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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
Weekly eFlyer: 5/04/2023

1-GIM056 Sir Sid Based on Sid James's character from Carry on Up the Khyber, Sir Sid is at home on Her Royal Britannic Majesty's service anywhere in the British Empire. As the Governor of any far-flung province in the Empire Sir Sid will not shy away from his duty to queen and country. Having said that, he's not stupid and when the going gets tough, he's not afraid to get going.

28mm sized metal figure, supplied unpainted.

This is a limited edition figure. Only 500 will ever be made. Each miniature comes with a numbered gift card.1 vol, 1 pgs 2022 UK, WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED
NEW-box ......$7.00 inc

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1-GIM057 SAINT LOUIS A true saint and a true soldier, King Louis IX of France (1214 - 1270) personified the crusading movement in all its idealistic ardour, its heroism and its haplessness. Twice he led by example, setting out on crusades to fight the Muslims in the Holy Land, but the seventh Crusade was ultimately a disaster and the Eighth ended prematurely with his death.

This is a limited edition 28mm figure. Only 500 will ever be made. Each miniature comes with a numbered gift card.

Figures are 28mm sized, may require some assembly, and are supplied unpainted.1 vol, 1 pgs 2022 UK, WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED
NEW-box ......$12.00 inc

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1-GIM058 HANNIBAL This figure represents Hannibal Barca resplendent in all his glory, wearing a cuirass of triple golden rings, which it was said 'no weapon could pierce'.

This is a limited edition 28mm metal figure. Only 500 will ever be made. Each miniature comes with a numbered gift card.

Requires some assembly (fitting the rider to the horse) and supplied unpainted.1 vol, 1 pgs 2022 UK, WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED
NEW-box ......$12.00 inc

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1-GIM059 HUGUES DE PAYNES - THE FIRST TEMPLAR From their humble beginnings around 1125AD, within a few decades, the Templar Knights had become one of the greatest powers in Christendom. At their peak, they held land from Scotland to the Jordan River. Hugues de Payens was the co-founder and first Magister Militum Templi (Master of the Knights of the Temple) of this most notorious Christian military religious order, leading them for almost 20 years, until his death.

This is a limited edition figure. Each miniature comes with a numbered gift card.
28mm sized metal figure, supplied unpainted.1 vol, 1 pgs 2022 UK, WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED
NEW-box ......$7.00 inc

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1-GIM060 Shaka Zulu At the dawn of the 19th Century the Zulu were a small undistinguished tribe living near the east coast of southern Africa, but in the 1820s they expanded their domain at breath-taking speed, conquering a swathe of surrounding peoples and sending thousands more fleeing before them. The man most credited for pioneering the Zulus' astonishing rise was the great military strategist and king, Shaka. Shaka Zulu's reign coincided with the start of the 'Crushing' - a time of devastating warfare and chaos across southern Africa.

Designed by Mark Copplestone.

This is a limited edition figure. Each miniature comes with a numbered gift card.
28mm sized metal figure, supplied unpainted.

1 vol, 1 pgs 2022 UK, WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED
NEW-box ......$7.00 inc

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1-GIM061 JOAN OF ARC From peasant girl to national heroine of France, Joan of Arc acted under divine guidance as an aggressive military commander who always opted for attack over defense. In 13 known engagements during the Hundred Years' War, between 1429 and 1430, her troops were victorious nine times. At least 30 different cities, towns, and villages surrendered without a fight when she approached with her army. She was a skilled horse and swordswoman, and tactically knew how to direct armies and place artillery to dramatic effect. She was captured by a Burgundian force during a skirmish near Compiegne and later and burned at the stake by the English.

28mm made of metal. Figures may require some assembly and are supplied unpainted. Model does NOT include banner pole and flag. These have to be made yourself.

Only 500 will be made. Each set comes with a numbered gift card.1 vol, 1 pgs 2022 UK, WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED
NEW-box ......$12.00 inc

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1-GIM062 TAKEDA SHINGEN - THE TIGER OF KAI Takeda Shingen was one of the late Sengoku period's most powerful daimys, able to combine military might with diplomatic and domestic intelligence.

The first-born son of Takeda Nobutora, he rebelled against his father in a bloodless coup, taking control of the Takeda clan in 1540 and finding many military successes in the following 20 plus years.

He famously re-armed his horse-archer samurai with spears, turning them into lancers. The Takeda cavalry soon became feared, their shock charges crashing into enemy lines and clinching victory after victory.

This is a limited edition figure. Each miniature comes with a numbered gift card.
28mm sized metal figure, supplied unpainted.1 vol, 1 pgs 2022 UK, WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED
NEW-box ......$7.00 inc

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1-GIM063 Dante Alighieri Dante Alighieri is one of the most important poets of the Middle Ages and on the 700th anniversary of his death, we celebrate the man who invented Italy with this limited edition 28mm Giants in Miniature figure.

This GiM displays Dante as he might have appeared at The Battle of Campaldino, 1289 when he was 28. Dante fought with the Guelph cavalry at Campaldino, but our figure can take to the tabletop as part of any 13th Century force looking for a fine mounted warrior, especially one who is good at writing poetry!

This is a limited edition 28mm figure. Only 500 will ever be made. Each miniature comes with a numbered gift card.1 vol, 1 pgs 2022 UK, WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED
NEW-box ......$12.00 inc

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1-GIM064 SIR JOHN HAWKWOOD Notorious for his cleverness and daring, John Hawkwood was the most feared mercenary in early Renaissance Italy. Born in England, Hawkwood began his career in France during the Hundred Years' War and crossed into Italy with the famed White Company in 1361. Hawkwood fought throughout the peninsula as a captain of armies in times of war and as a commander of marauding bands during times of peace, achieving international fame and city-states constantly tried to outbid each other for his services. When Hawkwood died in 1394, the Florentines buried him with great ceremony in their cathedral.

This is a limited edition 28mm figure. Only 500 will ever be made. Each miniature comes with a numbered gift card.

Figures may require some assembly and are supplied unpainted.1 vol, 1 pgs 2022 UK, WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED
NEW-box ......$7.00 inc

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1-GIM065 Harry Hotspur The eldest son of Henry Percy, 1st Earl of Northumberland, young Harry (Henry) received a knighthood from King Edward III at the tender age of twelve. It was whilst fighting for King Edward against the Scots in 1385 that Harry earned the nickname 'Hatspore' (Hotspur) from his adversaries - alluding to the terrific speed at which he conducted his campaigns in the north. Turning from King Edward in favour of the upstart Henry Bolingbroke in 1399, Hotspur was given lands and titles after Bolingbroke was crowned King later that year. However, the Percys grew increasingly discontent with the new King and at the Battle of Shrewsbury in 1403 fought in rebellion against him. However, the battle was to prove a fatal error of judgment, and Harry Hotspur lost his life during the defeat of his army.

This is a limited edition figure. Each miniature comes with a numbered gift card.

28mm sized metal figure, supplied unpainted.1 vol, 1 pgs 2022 UK, WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED
NEW-box ......$7.00 inc

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1-GIM066 OTTO VON BISMARCK A master of aggressive diplomacy, Otto Eduard Leopold von Bismarck's enduring legacy is that he presided over the 19th Century unification and expansion of Germany. With Prussia always at its centre, Bismarck's Germany entered conflicts with Denmark, Austria, and France, emerging victorious on each occasion. Although he never personally commanded a unit in battle, Bismarck was almost always seen wearing a general's uniform, emphasizing both German militarism and his ultra-conservatism.

This is a limited edition 28mm figure. Only 500 will ever be made. Each miniature comes with a numbered gift card.

Figure is made of metal and supplied unpainted. Does not include the plastic base shown in the photo.1 vol, 1 pgs 2022 UK, WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED
NEW-box ......$7.00 inc

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1-914000 VAE VICTIS: Magazine and Games, Stand Alone Games, and Special Theme Issues We're running a 35% Off special for Vae Victis Magazine -- If it's Vae Victis, and in stock, it's 35% off, including magazines only, magazines with games thru issue 130, stand-alone games, and special theme issues.

For a complete listing, type VAE VICT in our search box and click the Search button. All our issues in stock (including those mislabeled 'Vae Victus') will come up.

NOTE: VV has FRENCH TEXT. The stand-alone games include English rules. The later, more current, issues with games also include either an included English translation of the rules or you can find an English translation on the web.1 vol, 80 pgs 2001 PARIS, HISTOIRE & COLLECT
NEW-softcover, [French text, but wargame rules are often in English] ......$15.00 DISCOUNT:35%

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1-212738 On Military Matters SKIRMISH ACTION DIE CUT MARKERS: Wooden Markers Includes all the Markers needed for the WWII skirmish game, including Overwatch (30), Hidden (18), Improved Cover (30), Suppressed (30), and Wounded (30). Gray for Axis and Green for Allies. Laser cut, wooden markers.1 vol, 1 pgs 2017 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
NEW ......$24.00

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1-916427 various MINIATURE WARGAMES: Issue # 427 FORWARD OBSERVER: Reports on Deep Cut Studio; Stoessi's Heroes; North Star; Ainsty and Great Escape.
SEND THREE AND FOURPENCE: Through the snowy wastes with Napoelon and his retreat from Moscow.
FIGHT FOR THE STANDARD: An Edgehill ECW card-based figure game.
COMMAND DECISION: Bellum Britannia: The Scottish Borders, 368 AD.
FULL COLOUR: Colours 2018 show and asks the readership a question.
FANTASY FACTS: New F&SF gaming releases from Sally 4th, Brigade, Modiphius, GZG and others
TERMINATOR GENESYS: Adding some What A Tanker! rule ideas to the River Horse game.
FUTURE WARS: Building some 6mm SF scenery.
WARZONE: 'Creative arc' of this SF system: it's life, death and rebirth1 vol, 96 pgs 2018 UK, WARNER PUBLICATIONS
NEW-softcover ......$9.00

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1-152011001 SPQR: Caesar's Legions - Legionaries with Pilum Figures Contains 12 plastic 28mm models and SPQR revised edition legionaries card.1 vol, 12 pgs 2021 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box, inventory reduction sale ......$27.00 DISCOUNT:20% rct

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1-152012001 SPQR: Macedonia - Pezhetairori Contains 12 plastic 28mm models and SPQR revised edition card.1 vol, 12 pgs 2021 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box, inventory reduction sale ......$27.00 DISCOUNT:20% rct

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1-152013003 SPQR: Dacian Nobles Contains 12 Dacian 28mm resin infantry and SPQR revised edition card.1 vol, 12 pgs 2021 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box, inventory reduction sale ......$36.00 DISCOUNT:20% rct

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1-152014001 SPQR: Gallic Warriors Contains 20 plastic 28mm models and SPQR revised edition Gaul warriors card.1 vol, 20 pgs 2021 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box, inventory reduction sale ......$36.00 DISCOUNT:20% rct

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1-152014009 SPQR: Germanic Warriors Contains 12 German 28mm resin infantry and SPQR revised edition warriors card.1 vol, 12 pgs 2021 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box, inventory reduction sale ......$36.00 DISCOUNT:20% rct

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1-152019005 SPQR: Mercenaries - Numidian Skirmishers Contains 12 Numidian 28mm resin infantry and SPQR revised edition card.1 vol, 12 pgs 2021 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box, inventory reduction sale ......$36.00 DISCOUNT:20% rct

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1-192790 QT Models Celtic archers 12 28mm QT Models Celtic archers, unpainted.1 vol, 1 pgs
NEW-blister ......$10.00

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1-192800 QT Models Celtic Slingers 12 28mm QT Models Celtic slingers, unpainted.1 vol, 1 pgs
NEW-blister ......$10.00 DISCOUNT:25% blk

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1-192810 QT Models Javelinmen 12 28mm QT Models Celtic javelimen with shields
, unpainted.1 vol, 1 pgs
NEW-blister ......$10.00 DISCOUNT:25% blk

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1-198210 PLASTIC BASES: Rubble (Flames of War) Contains 12 small and 16 medium bases of Flames of War dimensions, individually sculpted and themed. Hollows allow placement of 15mm figures.1 vol, 28 pgs 2012 UK, BATTLEFRONT USA
NEW-poly bag ......$21.00 DISCOUNT:25% blk

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1-20365K2 KUNG FU SQUAD: Yakusa Gangsters (28mm) A ready-made squad of seven figures for A Fistful of Kung Fu, the Hong Kong Cinema wargame from Osprey Publishing. This squad is the Yakusa -- Japanese Gangsters.

The Protagonist: Oyabun, Leader.
The Bruiser: Sumo Wrestler.
The Extras: Three Hitmen and two Enforcers.

All figures are 28mm sized, made of metal and supplied unpainted.1 vol, 7 pgs 2014 UK, NORTH STAR
NEW-box, Pre-Order and save 10% - available Feb 2014 ......$33.00 DISCOUNT:25% blk

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1-20365K3 KUNG FU SQUAD: The Demons (28mm) A ready-made squad of nine figures for A Fistful of Kung Fu, the Hong Kong Cinema wargame from Osprey Publishing. This squad is the Demons.

The Protagonist: Taoist Sorcerer.
The Bruiser: Minor Demon.
The Extras: Three Minor Demons, three Human Demon Worshipers, and one Hopping Vampire.

All figures are 28mm sized, made of metal and supplied unpainted.1 vol, 9 pgs 2014 UK, NORTH STAR
NEW-box, Pre-Order and save 10% - available Feb 2014 ......$42.00 DISCOUNT:25% blk

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1-20365K4 KUNG FU SQUAD: Martial Arts Heroes (28mm) A ready-made squad of eight figures for A Fistful of Kung Fu, the Hong Kong Cinema wargame from Osprey Publishing. This squad is the Martial Artists.

The Protagonist: Dim Mak Master.
The Bruiser: Martial Arts Champion.
The Extras: Three Shaolin Monks, one martial Arts Fanatic, and two Martial Arts Students.

All figures are 28mm sized, made of metal and supplied unpainted.1 vol, 8 pgs 2014 UK, NORTH STAR
NEW-box, Pre-Order and save 10% - available Feb 2014 ......$38.00 DISCOUNT:25% blk

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1-20365K9 A FISTFUL OF KUNG FU: Pre-order Deal NO JACK BURTON In the run up to the release of the game Kung Fu in early 2014, we have a special deal for you.

1) Buy one each of the four box sets of miniatures and a copy of the rules and we'll give you a 15% discount on the boxed sets and on the rules. Net total is $139.40 (a savings of $24.60).

2) PLUS: Every pre-order deal will come with a unique truck driver Jack Burton.

The pre-order Deal will be available until the 12/31/2013!1 vol, 0 pgs 2013 UK, NORTH STAR
NEW-boxes and softcover, available mid February 2014 ......$164.00 DISCOUNT:25% blk

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1-20584R1 ON THE SEVEN SEAS: Captain Hood's Crew A crew of eight pirates, looking very familiar, led by the infamous Captain Hood.

Captain Hood with rapier.
Mate, Mr. Three with cutlass and pistol.
Long John Silver with cutlass and pegleg.
Edward Leake with cutlass.
Israel Hands with musket.
Adam Jaques Murphy with blunderbuss.
Caribbean Charles with boarding axe and pistol.
Fancy Dan Gentleman with pistol and boarding axe.

All miniatures are 28mm sized, made of metal and supplied unpainted. Miniatures are not toys and are unsuitable for children under 14 years of age. 1 vol, 8 pgs 2014 UK, NORTH STAR
NEW-box, available late August 2014 ......$40.00

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1-20584R2 ON THE SEVEN SEAS: Blackbeard's Crew A crew of eight pirates based on the crew of Edward Teach, Blackbeard.

Captain Blackbeard with cutlass and pistol.
Mate, Richards with cutlass and pistol.
Caesar with cutlass and pistol.
Gunner Morton with volley gun.
Dick Greensail with boarding axe.
Tom Miller with musket.
Garret Gibbens with cutlass and pistol.
Basilica Hands with boarding axe and pistol.

All miniatures are 28mm sized, made of metal and supplied unpainted. Miniatures are not toys and are unsuitable for children under 14 years of age. 1 vol, 8 pgs 2014 UK, NORTH STAR
NEW-box, available late August 2014 ......$40.00

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1-20584R3 ON THE SEVEN SEAS: Calico Jack's Crew Eight pirates based on the crew of Captain 'Calico Jack', including the two infamous lady pirates, Anne Bonney and Mary Read.

Captain Calico Jack with cutlass and pistol.
Mate, Anne Bonney with cutlass and pistol.
Jack Lilley with volley gun.
Harry Badd with boarding axe and knife (cut-throat).
Bolter George with cutlass (Giant).
Mary Read with cutlass and pistol.
Dan Hambridge with cutlass and knife (cut-throat).
John Tombes with grenade launcher (pegleg).

All miniatures are 28mm sized, made of metal and supplied unpainted. Miniatures are not toys and are unsuitable for children under 14 years of age. 1 vol, 8 pgs 2014 UK, NORTH STAR
NEW-box ......$40.00

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1-20584R4 ON THE SEVEN SEAS: Royal Navy Crew Royal Navy crew, featuring Captain Maynard and his Marines who famously hunted down and put an end to the pirate Blackbeard and his crew.

Captain Maynard with sword and pistol.
Marine Lt. Wittington with sword and pistol.
Marine Pugh with musket.
Marine Barney with musket.
Marine McGrew with musket.
Marine Cuthbert with musket.
Marine Dibble with musket.
Marine Grubb with musket.

All miniatures are 28mm sized, made of metal and supplied unpainted. Miniatures are not toys and are unsuitable for children under 14 years of age. 1 vol, 8 pgs 2014 UK, NORTH STAR
NEW-box, available late August 2014 ......$40.00

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1-20584R9 ON THE SEVEN SEAS: 'I Want It all' Deal The 'I Want It All' deal for On The Seven Seas contains:

The On The Seven Seas rulebook,
Captain Hood's Crew,
Blackbeard's Crew.
Captain Calico Jack's Crew.
Royal Navy Crew.
18th Century Sailors.
Lichfield Tony.

All four free miniatures designed for the Kickstarter pre-order program; Harry Bennett's hoard, Captain Kidd, Jack Cubbin The Cabin Boy, and the High Seas Drifter.

NOTE: Does NOT include Marcel the Monkey!

Regular price on this would be $225.00.

SPECIAL PRICE is $199.00.

All miniatures are 28mm sized, made of metal and supplied unpainted. Miniatures are not toys and are unsuitable for children under 14 years of age. 1 vol, 8 pgs 2014 UK, NORTH STAR
NEW-box, available late August 2014 ......$199.00

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1-209150 COARSE PUMICE GEL - 8oz This is the same material that Renaissance Ink sold as Coarse Flocking Gel

I have been using this for years on both my 15mm and 25mm bases. Mixes with paints.1 vol, 1 pgs 2015 US
NEW-jar, in stock ......$16.50

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1-209900 AMERICAN CIVIL WAR IN A BOX This box includes 2 Generals, 145 Infantry, 12 Cavalry, 18 Artillerymen, 4 guns, 1 Farmhouse, over four feet of fencing, unit bases for all figures, a revised 'Firepower' rule set, uniform guide, and flags.1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 UK, PERRY MINIATURES
NEW-box, ......$155.00

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1-2099701 TEAM YANKEE: Bannon's Boys (Army Deal) American Forces Team Yankee Flames of War World War Three is based on the novel by Harold Coyle of the same name.

Contents (Plastic 15mm figures): 5 x M1 Abrams Tanks and 2 x Plastic AH-1 Cobra Attack Helicopters. Also: 1 x Special Objective, 2 x Decal Sheets, 6 x Unit Cards, and 1 x Template.1 vol, 1 pgs 2015 UK, BATTLEFRONT USA
NEW-box ......$90.00 DISCOUNT:10%

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1-2099702 TEAM YANKEE: Potecknov's Bears (Army Deal) Soviet Forces Team Yankee Flames of War World War Three is based on the novel by Harold Coyle of the same name.

Contents (Plastic 15mm figures): 9 x Plastic T72 Tanks and 2 x Plastic MI-24 Hind Assault Helicopters. Also: 2 x Decal Sheets, 6 x Unit Cards, and 1 x Template.1 vol, 1 pgs 2015 UK, BATTLEFRONT USA
NEW-box ......$120.00 DISCOUNT:10%

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1-2099705 TEAM YANKEE: CHARLIE'S CHIEFTAINS BRITISH ARMOURED SQUADRON Charlie's Chieftains box is the perfect jump off point for starting a British Army for Team Yankee. If your players want Chieftain Tanks and Lynx Helicopters, this box is the only way that they can get them until late November.

This set includes: 5 x Chieftain Tanks (plastic), 2 x TOW Lynx Helicopters (plastic), 2 x decal sheets, 2 x flight stands, 1 x British tank commander sprue, 1 x Salvo/Artillery Template, 8 x rare earth magnets, 6 x Unit Cards , and 1 x Team Yankee mini rulebook.

This box is the first to contain a new, pocket-sized version of the Team Yankee rulebook (the book only contains the rules and missions -- no army lists are included so a hard back copy is still necessary to run either a US or Soviet force). 1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 UK, BATTLEFRONT USA
NEW-box, available mid October 2016 ......$80.00 DISCOUNT:10%

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1-21065B ELITE FORCE WWII-12: 21st Division Gunner, 1/6 Scale (12-inch) Collectible Figure & Osprey MAA Elite Force: WWII 21st Panzer Division Gunner -- Corporal Franz Haas 12-inch Military Action Figure. This realistic 12-inch action figure features painstaking attention to detail, intricate design, and die-cast metal weapons and accessories. Also includes one copy of Osprey Men-at-arms 380 German Elite Units.1 vol, 1 pgs 2003 NY, BLUE BOX TOY/OSPREY
NEW-box and pb book, only 1 available; first come, first served ......$75.00 DISCOUNT:25% blk

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1-21093B ELITE FORCE WWII-12: LUFTWAFFE FIGHTER PILOT,1/6 SCALE(12) Collectible Figure & OSPREY MAA book #377 Luftwaffe Air & Ground Crew 1939-45. 19401 vol, 1 pgs 2003 NY, BLUE BOX TOY/OSPREY
NEW ......$25.00 DISCOUNT:25% blk

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1-211022 TANKS: US Sherman Tank Expansion The Sherman expansion contains: 1x unassembled Sherman tank, 1x Sherman (75mm gun) tank card, 1x Sherman (76mm gun) tank card, 1x Hero card, 2x Crew cards, and 2x Upgrade cards.1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 UK, BATTLEFRONT USA
NEW-blister, available early May 2016 ......$10.00 DISCOUNT:10%

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1-211023 TANKS: US Pershing Tank Expansion The Pershing expansion contains: 1x unassembled Pershing tank, 1x Pershing tank card, 1x Super Pershing tank card, 1x Hero card, 2x Crew cards, and 2x Upgrade cards.1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 UK, BATTLEFRONT USA
NEW-blister, available early May 2016 ......$10.00 DISCOUNT:10%

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1-211025 TANKS: German Panzer IV Tank Expansion The Panzer IV expansion contains: 1x unassembled Panzer IV tank, 1x Panzer IV tank card, 1x Hero card, 2x Crew cards, and 2x Upgrade cards.1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 UK, BATTLEFRONT USA
NEW-blister, available early May 2016 ......$10.00 DISCOUNT:10%

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1-211026 TANKS: German Panther Tank Expansion The Panther expansion contains: 1x unassembled Panther or Jagdpanther tank, 1x Panther tank card, 1x Jagdpanther tank card, 1x Hero card, 2x Crew cards, and 2x Upgrade cards.1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 UK, BATTLEFRONT USA
NEW-blister, available early May 2016 ......$10.00 DISCOUNT:10%

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1-211027 TANKS: British Sherman Firefly Tank Expansion The Sherman Firefly expansion contains: 1x Unassembled Sherman tank, 1x Sherman V tank card, 1x Sherman Firefly tank card, 1x Hero card, 2x Crew cards, and 2x Upgrade cards.1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 UK, BATTLEFRONT USA
NEW-blister, available mid July 2016 ......$10.00 DISCOUNT:10%

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1-211029 TANKS: British Comet Tank Expansion The Comet expansion contains: 1x Unassembled Comet tank, 1x Comet tank card, 1x Hero card, 2x Crew cards, and 2x Upgrade cards.1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 UK, BATTLEFRONT USA
NEW-blister, available mid July 2016 ......$10.00 DISCOUNT:10%

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1-211031 TANKS Soviet T-34 Tank Expansion 15mm The T-34 expansion contains: 1x Unassembled T-34 tank, 1x T-34 tank card, 1x T-34/85 tank card, 2x Hero card, 1x Crew cards, and 2x Upgrade cards.1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 UK, BATTLEFRONT USA
NEW-blister, available late August 2016 ......$10.00 DISCOUNT:10%

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1-211032 TANKS Soviet SU-100 Tank Expansion 15mm The SU-100 expansion contains: 1x Unassembled SU tank, 1x SU-100 tank card, 1x SU-85 tank card, 1x Hero card, 2x Crew cards, and 2x Upgrade cards1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 UK, BATTLEFRONT USA
NEW-pb, available late August 2016 ......$10.00 DISCOUNT:10%

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1-211033 TANKS Soviet IS-2 Tank Expansion 15mm The IS-2 expansion contains: 1x Unassembled IS-2 tank, 1x IS-2 tank card, 1x IS-85 tank card, 1x Hero card, 2x Crew cards, and 2x Upgrade cards1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 UK, BATTLEFRONT USA
NEW-pb, available late August 2016 ......$10.00 DISCOUNT:10%

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1-211034 TANKS Soviet ISU-152 Tank Expansion 15mm The ISU-152 expansion contains: 1x Unassembled ISU tank, 1x ISU-152 tank card, 1x ISU-122 tank card, 1x Hero card, 2x Crew cards, and 2x Upgrade cards.1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 UK, BATTLEFRONT USA
NEW-pb, available late August 2016 ......$10.00 DISCOUNT:10%

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1-212010002 PIKE & SHOTTE EPIC BATTLES: Push of Pike Starter Set Box contains what you need to refight 17th century wars across Europe, including period-specific additions that capture the tactics, conditions, and prominent personalities of the period.

The Starter Set contains:

* Tan and grey hard plastic Epic Battles-scale figures: 6 mounted battalia commanders, 6 ensigns, 6 mounted cornets, 14 combined pike & shot regiments (80 soldiers each), 36 commanded shot, 60 cavalry, 12 cuirassiers, 18 mounted dragoons, 30 dismounted dragoons, 6 Saker cannon and 6 Falconet light guns. (Models supplied unassembled and unpainted)
* Green plastic bases for all figures
* A5 256-page Pike & Shotte Epic Battles rulebook
* Quick Play reference card
* Assembly & painting guide leaflet
* Flag sheets for both the English Civil Wars and the Thirty Years' War
* Laser-cut MDF fortified manor house complex
* Six D6 dice1 vol, 1 pgs 2023 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box, available mid April 2023 ......$190.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-212012001 PIKE & SHOTTE EPIC BATTLES: Thirty Year's War Infantry Battalia This Epic Battles scale boxed set contains three plastic combined Pike & Shotte regiments (40 pike and 40 musket figures, including command represented in each), plastic bases, and a full-colour flag sheet containing colors for both sides in the Thirty Years' War. Models supplied unassembled and unpainted.1 vol, 1 pgs 2023 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box, available mid April 2023 ......$42.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-212012002 PIKE & SHOTTE EPIC BATTLES: Thirty Year's War Cavalry This boxed set contains the following Epic Battles scale plastic figures: 30 harquebusiers, 6 cuirassiers, 3 cornets, 9 mounted dragoons, 15 dismounted dragoons, 18 commanded shotte, 3 Saker medium guns, 3 Falconet light guns, 3 mounted battalia commanders, and 3 ensigns on foot, plus plastic bases and a full-colour flag sheet with Thirty Years' War colours. Models supplied unassembled and unpainted.1 vol, 1 pgs 2023 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box, available mid April 2023 ......$42.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-212013002 PIKE & SHOTTE EPIC BATTLES: English Civil Wars Cavalry This Epic Battles scale boxed set contains the following plastic figures: 30 harquebusiers, 6 cuirassiers, 3 cornets, 9 mounted dragoons, 15 dismounted dragoons, 18 commanded shotte, 3 Saker medium guns, 3 Falconet light guns, 3 mounted battalia commanders and 3 ensigns on foot, plastic bases, and a full-colour flag sheet with English Civil Wars colours. Models supplied unassembled and unpainted.1 vol, 1 pgs 2023 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box, available mid April 2023 ......$42.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-212190 WATERLOO: Black Powder Starter Set 28mm This new starter set for Black Powder contains everything needed to start your campaign for victory at Waterloo!

Contents include: Soft back A5 version of the BP rulebook; Easy start guide; 12 Chasseurs a Cheval; 48 French infantry; 48 British infantry; 24 Hanoverian Infantry; 1x Metal Royal artillery cannon; 1x metal French foot commander; 1x metal British foot commander; Bases for all above models; and Six d6.1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box ......$112.00 DISCOUNT:18%

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1-212410002 PIKE & SHOTTE EPIC BATTLES: Casualty Markers Contains 18 Epic Battles scale Warlord Resin Casualty Markers supplied unassembled and unpainted.1 vol, 1 pgs 2023 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box, available mid April 2023 ......$27.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-212412001 PIKE & SHOTTE EPIC BATTLES: Thirty Years War Imperialist Commanders Contains five resin epic-scale mounted figures: Count Von Tilly, Wallenstein, Piccolimini, Pappenheim, and Cardinal-Infante Ferdinand.1 vol, 5 pgs 2023 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-blister, available mid May 2023 ......$19.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-212412002 PIKE & SHOTTE EPIC BATTLES: Thirty Years War Protestant Alliance Commanders Contains five resin epic-scale mounted figures: Gustavus Adolphus, Jophnann Georg I, Christian IV of Denmark, Ake Tott, and Louis de Bourbon.1 vol, 5 pgs 2023 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-blister, available mid May 2023 ......$19.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-212413001 PIKE & SHOTTE EPIC BATTLES: English Civil Wars Royalist Commanders Contains five resin epic-scale mounted figures: King Charles I, Prince Rupert, Prince Maurice, Ralph Hopton, and Lord Astley.1 vol, 5 pgs 2023 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-blister, available mid April 2023 ......$19.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-212413002 PIKE & SHOTTE EPIC BATTLES: English Civil Wars Parliament Commanders Contains five resin epic-scale mounted figures: Oliver Cromwell, Sir Thomas Fairfax, Sir Arthur Haselrig, Sir William Waller, and the Earl of Essex.1 vol, 5 pgs 2023 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-blister, available mid May 2023 ......$19.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-215730 1980's CIVILIAN CARS: 15mm What does every 1980's terrain need? Cars. They were everywhere. N-FX have designed six commonly seen European cars to add to your Cold War gone Hot tabletops. 15mm sized resin models, supplied unpainted.1 vol, 6 pgs 2017 UK, NFX
NEW, available early December 2017 ......$12.00

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1-218810001 PIKE & SHOTTE EPIC BATTLES: Thatched Hamlet Scenery Pack Included in this pack are four laser-cut Pike & Shotte Epic Battles scale building models, including three thatched rural houses and one thatched barn, suitable for use during the Thirty Years' War or English Civil Wars. Use them to add more authenticity to your games set during the Pike & Shotte era. Models supplied unassembled and unpainted.1 vol, 1 pgs 2023 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box, available mid April 2023 ......$56.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-218810002 PIKE & SHOTTE EPIC BATTLES: Village Scenery Pack Included in this pack are three laser-cut Pike & Shotte Epic Battles scale building models, including a church, watermill, and windmill, suitable for use during the Thirty Years' War or English Civil Wars. Use them to add more authenticity to your games set during the Pike & Shotte era. Models supplied unassembled and unpainted.1 vol, 1 pgs 2023 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box, available mid April 2023 ......$56.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-219910002 PIKE & SHOTTE EPIC BATTLES: All-In Collection This All-In Collection gives you one of each of the initial releases for Pike & Shotte Epic Battles, at a fantastic saving, giving you a fine array of infantry, cavalry and artillery miniatures, all the tools you'll need to replicate the battles of the English Civil wars and/or the Thirty Years' Wars, as well as MDF scenery and casualty markers that will lend your tabletop an extra air of authenticity.

All-In includes three of the pre-order exclusive Gun Emplacements miniatures. Also known as gabions, these military fortifications were made from wickerwork formed into the shape of large round cages with open tops and bottoms - used, chiefly in the era of Pike & Shotte, to protect field artillery gunners.

At the core of this collection is the Starter Set packed with 1,300 miniatures and the rulebook.

Free Pre-Order Exclusive Miniature: Also included are three special edition resin gun emplacements, exclusively available within selected Pike & Shotte Epic Battles pre-order bundles.

Full Contents:

* Push of Pike Starter Set
* English Civil Wars infantry battalia
* English Civil Wars cavalry
* Thirty Years' War infantry battalia
* Thirty Years' War cavalry
* Thatched Hamlet scenery pack
* Village scenery pack
* Casualty markers
* 3 exclusive Gun Emplacements
* All models supplied unassembled and unpainted.1 vol, 1 pgs 2023 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box, available mid April 2023 ......$499.00 DISCOUNT:15% rct

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1-219910005 PIKE & SHOTTE EPIC BATTLES: Pike & Shotte Epic Battles demo pack This collection offers your battlefields an extra layer of period authenticity. Includes:

* English Civil Wars Royalist Commanders
* English Civil Wars Parliament Commanders
* Town Houses Scenery Pack (three buildings)
* Star Fort Scenery Pack1 vol, 18 pgs 2023 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box, available mid May 2023 ......$55.00 DISCOUNT:10% inc

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1-219912004 PIKE & SHOTTE EPIC BATTLES: Commanders Of The Thirty Years Wars Collection This collection offers your battlefields an extra layer of period authenticity. Includes:

* Thirty Years War Imperialist Commanders
* Thirty Years War Protestant Alliance Commanders
* Town Houses Scenery Pack (three buildings)
* Star Fort Scenery Pack1 vol, 18 pgs 2023 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box, available mid May 2023 ......$174.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-219913004 PIKE & SHOTTE EPIC BATTLES: Commanders Of The English Civil Wars Collection This collection offers your battlefields an extra layer of period authenticity. Includes:

* English Civil Wars Royalist Commanders
* English Civil Wars Parliament Commanders
* Town Houses Scenery Pack (three buildings)
* Star Fort Scenery Pack1 vol, 18 pgs 2023 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box, available mid May 2023 ......$174.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-2231005 VICTORY AT SEA Regia Marina fleet box Contents:
Aquila-class Carrier - Aquila
Conte di Cavour-class Battleship - Conte di Cavour 1940
Etna-class cruiser - Etna 1942
Zara-class cruiser - Pola 1940
Luigi Cadorna-class cruiser - Luigi Cadorna 1940
Navigatori-class Destroyer x 3
Torpedo-Bomber Aircraft - Reggiane RE.2001 Falco II x 4 flights
Ship Cards and Damage Sliders
Assembly Instructions 1 vol, 1 pgs 2020 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box ......$144.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-2231017 VICTORY AT SEA Regia Marina Vittorio Venetoi The Littorio class was the first new Italian battleship class in nearly a decade when design work began in 1930. Initially designed to remain within the 35,000-ton Washington Treaty limit, the final displacement was just over 40,000 tons. As well as being good-looking ships, the Littorio-class included a number of new features including high-velocity guns. They were probably the first of the 'fast battleships' that would come to dominate capital ship design in the late 1930s and onward.

Vittorio Veneto saw extensive service in WWII, participating in the Battles of Cape Spartivento in November 1940 and Cape Matapan in March 1941. Though struck by a torpedo at this latter engagement and again hit later courtesy of a British submarine, she would escape unscathed from the British raid on Taranto of November 1940. The years 1941 and early 1942 was spent attempting to attack British convoys en route to Malta, until fuel shortages forced the end of such activity. In the armistice of 1943, she was surrendered to the Allies after Italy withdrew from the war, spending the next three years under British control in Egypt. Thereafter she was allocated to Britain as a war prize and was scrapped.

Box contains one BB Vittorio Veneto.
1 vol, 1 pgs 2020 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box ......$27.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-2231018 VICTORY AT SEA - Regia Marina Submarines & MTB's Box contains:
Marcello-class Submarines x 3
MAS MTB sections x 2
MS MTB sections x2
Ship Cards
1 vol, 1 pgs 2020 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box ......$45.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-2260802 BLACK POWDER EPIC BATTLES Confederate Brigade This box contains enough miniatures to make:
Three Regiments (of 100 men each)
Three Cannons
Three Mounted Commanders
1 vol, 1 pgs 2021 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box ......$42.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-2260803 BLACK POWDER EPIC BATTLES Union Brigade This box contains enough miniatures to make:
Three Regiments (of 100 men each)
Three Cannons
Three Mounted Commanders
1 vol, 1 pgs 2021 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box ......$36.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-2260805 BLACK POWDER EPIC BATTLES American Civil War Zouaves Regiments The Zouave Regiments (or Zouave-Inspired Regiments) were used by both the Union and Confederate forces during the American Civil War. 300 Figures total

The formations from New York and Pennsylvania became arguably the most popular and colourful additions to the Civil War. 1 vol, 1 pgs 2021 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box ......$72.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-2260807 BLACK POWDER EPIC BATTLES: American Civil War Dismounted Cavalry - 15mm Figures Contains 66 figures to create a brigade of three regiments - each with three stands of dismounted infantry and one of horseholders, suitable for both Union and Confederate Armies.1 vol, 66 pgs 2021 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box ......$72.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-2260812 BLACK POWDER EPIC BATTLES: American Civil War Skirmishers - 15mm Figures Boxed set contains 10 stands (40 figures) suitable to represent Skirmishers for both Union and Confederate armies. They can equally be used to represent famous regiments such as Berdan's Sharpshooters on the Union side to the Rebel Whitworth Sharpshooters. 1 vol, 40 pgs 2021 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box ......$45.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-2260815 BLACK POWDER EPIC BATTLES: American Civil War Confederate Command - 15mm Figures This pack contains three mounted command figures, including Robert E. Lee and Thomas 'Stonewall' Jackson, in metal and a HQ standard bearer.
1 vol, 40 pgs 2021 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-blister ......$10.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-2260816 BLACK POWDER EPIC BATTLES: American Civil War Union Command - 15mm Figures This pack contains three mounted command figures, including George Meade and Ulysses S. Grant, in metal and a HQ standard bearer.1 vol, 40 pgs 2021 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-blister ......$10.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-2260817 BLACK POWDER EPIC BATTLES: American Civil War Union Cavalry & Zouaves Brigade 15mm Figures This plastic set provides enough models to field a complete Union brigade comprising one zouaves regiment of 100 figures, a 20-figure regiment of cavalry, a 21-figure regiment of dismounted cavalry, and a 18-figure regiment of skirmishers.1 vol, 40 pgs 2022 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box, available early November 2022 ......$42.50 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-2260818 BLACK POWDER EPIC BATTLES: American Civil War Confederate Cavalry & Zouaves Brigade 15mm Figures This plastic set provides enough models to field a complete Confederate brigade comprising one zouaves regiment of 100 figures, a 20-figure regiment of cavalry, a 21-figure regiment of dismounted cavalry, and a 18-figure regiment of skirmishers.1 vol, 40 pgs 2022 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box, available early November 2022 ......$42.50 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-227750 BOLT ACTION: Jagdtiger The Panzerjager Tiger Ausf. B, known as the Jagdtiger (hunting tiger) was the heaviest tank ever to see action during World War Two. Developed late in the conflict, only around 80 actually reached combat, with the first in September of 1944. Germany, like many nations, made use of existing tank designs.1 vol, 1 pgs 2021 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box, available mid August 2021 ......$43.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-228410 BOLT ACTION: 28mm British & Inter-Allied Commandos Box contains 30 plastic infantry 28mm figures, bases, and decals. Assembly required.

The Commandos established an extraordinary reputation for dash and bravery in World War II. Formed in 1940 by order of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill with the express goal of taking the fight back to the apparently unstoppable German armed forces that had thrown the British Expeditionary Force out of France with such apparent ease. An all-volunteer force, they recruited from all parts of the armed services. Indeed there were Army commandos, Naval commandos and the Inter-Allied Commando regiment which included nationalities such as the Belgians, Polish, Dutch and others.1 vol, 30 pgs 2021 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-pb, available mid October 2021 ......$53.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-228420 BOLT ACTION: 28mm Italian Army & Blackshirts Box contains 30 plastic 28mm highly customizable Italian Infantry, with decal sheet and assembly guide.

The Italian uniform changed several times during the course of the war and we chose the pattern that could best represent a wide array of troops, at different times during the war, and in different theatres of operation. At 28mm scale, these are ideal to represent M37 or M40 tunics. We have also included the Camiciotto Sahariana pullover smock for added variety. A wide variety of headgear for the Italian Army and Blackshirts are included - M33 steel helmets, Bustina cap, M1935 pith helmet, Blackshirt soft fez & Blackshirt hard fez.

Weaponry includes the M91/41 rifle, M91/38 Carcano Cavalry Carbine, M38A Beretta SMG, M38 Carcano carbine, M1934, 9mm Beretta pistol and Breda M30 LMG. Not only that but the sprue contains masses of optional extras such as two types of gas mask bags, goggles, bayonets, combat knives, etc.1 vol, 30 pgs 2021 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-pb, available mid October 2021 ......$53.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-22871001 BLACK POWDER EPIC BATTLES: Waterloo British Infantry Brigade The 13.5mm miniatures (same scale as Epic ACW) are supplied unpainted. Box includes enough models to field a complete brigade of three British line infantry regiments of 80 men each, a regiment of 95th Rifles with 60 men, a 3-gun Royal Artillery 9-pdr battery and three mounted brigade commanders. 1 vol, 270 pgs 2022 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box ......$42.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-22871002 BLACK POWDER EPIC BATTLES: Waterloo - British Light Cavalry Brigade The 13.5mm miniatures (same scale as Epic ACW) are supplied unpainted. Box includes enough models to field a complete brigade of three British light cavalry regiments (3 bases of Hussars in shako, 3 bases of Hussars in busby and 5 bases of Light Dragoons) and a 3-gun battery of Royal Horse Artillery 9-pdrs. 1 vol, 270 pgs 2022 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box, available mid February 2022 ......$39.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-22871003 BLACK POWDER EPIC BATTLES: Waterloo - British Heavy Cavalry Brigade The 13.5mm miniatures (same scale as Epic ACW) are supplied unpainted. Box includes enough models to field a complete brigade of three British heavy cavalry regiments (two bases of Royal Scots Greys, three bases of Household Cavalry and six bases of Heavy Dragoons) and a 3-gun battery of Royal Horse Artillery 6-pdrs. 1 vol, 270 pgs 2022 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box, available mid February 2022 ......$39.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-22871004 BLACK POWDER EPIC BATTLES: Waterloo British Highlanders & Riflemen The 13.5mm miniatures (same scale as ACW bundle) are supplied unpainted.

Box includes:
3 x Highlander Regiments of 80 Men each
3 x Mounted Brigade Commanders
24 x Skirmishing 95th Rifles
3 x Royal Artillery 5.5 Howitzers
1 x Full-colour Napoleonic British flag leaflet.
1 vol, 270 pgs 2022 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box, available mid April 2022 ......$40.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-228711 BLACK POWDER EPIC BATTLES: Waterloo British Starter Set Starter set includes:

10 Units of Line Infantry
3 Units of 95th Rifles
1 Unit of Heavy Dragoons
1 Unit of Scots Greys
1 Unit of Household Cavalry
1 Unit of Hussars
1 Unit of Light Dragoons
16 Artillery Pieces
9 Brigade Commanders
La Belle Alliance MDF Scenery Piece
Bespoke A5 Softback Black Powder: Epic Battles Rulebook

The 13.5mm miniatures (same scale as ACW bundle) are supplied unpainted.1 vol, 1 pgs 2022 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box ......$145.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-228712 BLACK POWDER EPIC BATTLES: Waterloo French Starter Set Starter set includes:

10 Units of Line Infantry (80 men per Unit)
3 Units of Skirmishing Voltigeurs (13 Bases of 6 men each)
1 Unit of Cuirassiers
1 Unit of Dragoons
1 Unit of Carabiniers
1 Unit of Hussars
1 Unit of Chasseurs a Cheval
1 Unit of Lancers
16 Artillery Pieces
9 Brigade Commanders
Dacoster House MDF Scenery Piece
Bespoke A5 Softback Black Powder: Epic Battles Rulebook

The 13.5mm miniatures (same scale as ACW bundle) are supplied unpainted.1 vol, 1 pgs 2022 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box ......$145.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-228713 BLACK POWDER EPIC BATTLES: Waterloo Prussian Starter Set Contains:

A5 Softback Black Powder: Epic Battles Rulebook
Full-colour assembly and painting guide
Full-colour flag sheet
8 mounted Brigade commanders
8 units of Prussian line infantry (80 men per unit)
5 units of Landwehr infantry (80 men per unit)
2 units of ranked up Jagers (80 men per unit)
35 Skirmishing Jagers
5 bases of Landwehr cavalry
3 bases of Prussian Dragoons
3 bases of Prussian Uhlans
3 bases of Prussian Hussars
12-pdr foot artillery battery (8 guns)
1 6-pdr horse artillery battery (3 guns)
Windmill MDF scenery piece
6 d6 dice1 vol, 1 pgs 2022 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box ......$152.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-22872001 BLACK POWDER EPIC BATTLES: Waterloo French Infantry Brigade The 13.5mm miniatures (same scale as Epic ACW) are supplied unpainted. Box includes enough models to field a complete brigade of three French line or light infantry regiments of 80 men each, 24 voltigeurs skirmishing, a 3-gun Foot Artillery 6-pdr battery and a mounted brigade commander. 1 vol, 267 pgs 2022 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box, available mid February 2022 ......$42.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-22872002 BLACK POWDER EPIC BATTLES: Waterloo French Light Cavalry Brigade The 13.5mm miniatures (same scale as Epic ACW) are supplied unpainted. Box includes enough models to field a complete brigade of three French light cavalry regiments (21 Lancers, 18 Hussars and 21 Chasseurs a Cheval) and a 3-gun horse artillery 6-pdr battery. 1 vol, 62 pgs 2022 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box, available mid February 2022 ......$39.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-22872003 BLACK POWDER EPIC BATTLES: Waterloo French Heavy Cavalry Brigade The 13.5mm miniatures (same scale as Epic ACW) are supplied unpainted. Box includes enough models to field a complete brigade of three French heavy cavalry regiments (four bases of Cuirassiers, three bases of Carabiniers and three bases of Dragoons) and a 3-gun horse artillery 6-pdr battery. 1 vol, 62 pgs 2022 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box, available mid February 2022 ......$40.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-22872004 BLACK POWDER EPIC BATTLES: Waterloo French Middle & Old Guard The 13.5mm miniatures (same scale as ACW bundle) are supplied unpainted.

Box includes:
3 x Guard Battalions of 80 Men each - with optional heads to represent poorly-uniformed Middle Guard
3 x Mounted Brigade Commanders
Marines of the Guard (30 Men)
Engineers of the Guard (30 Men)
3 x Foot Artillery 12-pdrs
1 x Full-colour Napoleonic French flag leaflet.
1 vol, 306 pgs 2022 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box, available mid April 2022 ......$42.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-231490B BLACK POWDER EPIC BATTLE: Napoleonic Hundred Days Campaign Bundle This Epic battle bundle contains Napoleonic commanders, casualty markers, and the campaign supplement. The bundle contains 15 mounted commanders (five English/Allied, five French, and five Prussian in resin), 54 casualty markers (18 British/Allied, 18 French, and 18 Prussian in resin), and the campaign supplement booklet contains new rules, what-if scenarios, and a system to link all the games in a grand campaign. Miniatures are supplied unpainted and unassembled.1 vol, 18 pgs 2022 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box ......$170.00 DISCOUNT:20% rct

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1-302011001 BRITISH HOUSEHOLD BRIGADE CAVALRY: 28mm Plastic Miniatures This set allows you to build any of the three regiments in the Household Brigade as well as headgear options for the Peninsular campaign. Contains: 12 plastic British Union Brigade heavy cavalry, 2 metal command miniatures (officer and trumpeter), options for bearskin, oilskin-covered bearskin, Grecian helmet, oilskin-covered Grecian helmet, bicorne, and watering cap, and background leaflet.1 vol, 13 pgs 2017 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box, available mid July 2017 ......$32.00 DISCOUNT:25% blk

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1-302011002 BRITISH UNION BRIGADE CAVALRY: 28mm Plastic Miniatures This set allows you to build any of the three regiments in the Union Brigade as well as headgear options for the Peninsular campaign. Contains: 12 plastic British Union Brigade heavy cavalry, 2 metal command miniatures (officer and trumpeter), options for bearskin, oilskin-covered bearskin, Grecian helmet, oilskin-covered Grecian helmet, bicorne, and watering cap, and background leaflet.1 vol, 14 pgs 2017 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-pb, available mid July 2017 ......$32.00 DISCOUNT:25% blk

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1-302015002 MARLBOROUGH'S WARS: Infantry of the Grand Alliance 28mm Plastic Miniatures Boxed set containing 24 plastic multi-part 28mm miniatures with flags for the Grand Alliance.1 vol, 24 pgs 2016 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box ......$25.50 DISCOUNT:25% blk

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1-302015003 MARLBOROUGH'S WARS: Infantry of the Sun King 28mm Plastic Miniatures Boxed set containing 24 plastic multi-part 28mm miniatures with flags for the army of the Sun King, Louis XIV.1 vol, 24 pgs 2016 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box ......$25.50 DISCOUNT:25% blk

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1-302015004 MARLBOROUGH'S WARS: Cavalry of the Grand Alliance 28mm Plastic Miniatures Boxed set containing 12 plastic multi-part 28mm miniatures with flags for Grand Alliance.1 vol, 12 pgs 2016 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box ......$38.00 DISCOUNT:25% blk

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1-302015005 MARLBOROUGH'S WARS: Cavalry of the Sun King 28mm Plastic Miniatures Boxed set containing 12 plastic multi-part 28mm miniatures with flags for the Sun King.1 vol, 12 pgs 2016 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box ......$38.00 DISCOUNT:25% blk

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1-302015006 MARLBOROUGH'S WARS: Artillery Battery 28mm Plastic Miniatures Box contains 3 cannon, 12 crewmen, and 3 mounted officers.1 vol, 114 pgs 2016 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box ......$38.00 DISCOUNT:25% blk

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1-302211001 HIGHLANDERS REGIMENT: 28mm Miniatures This box contains: 20 metal British Highlander Line Infantry, 4 metal command miniatures: officer, piper and two ensigns with wire flagpoles and finials, and background guide including six full-color flags.1 vol, 24 pgs 2017 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box, available mid July 2017 ......$45.00 DISCOUNT:10% blk

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1-312001801 BLACK POWDER EPIC BATTLES: Waterloo: Prussian Infantry Brigade This plastic set provides enough models to field a complete brigade of three Prussian line or light infantry regiments of 80 men each, three bases of jagers, a three-gun 12-pdr Foot Artillery battery, and three mounted brigade commanders.

Contents:

3 x Epic Battles: Napoleonic Prussian Infantry plastic sprues
3 x Epic Battles: plastic base sprues.
1 x Full-colour Napoleonic Prussian flag leaflet1 vol, 240 pgs 2022 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box ......$42.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-312001802 BLACK POWDER EPIC BATTLES: Waterloo: Prussian Cavalry Brigade Contents:
This plastic set provides enough models to field a complete brigade of three Prussian cavalry regiments (three bases of Hussars, three bases of Uhlans and three bases of Dragoons), and a three-gun 6lber horse artillery battery.

Contents:

3 x Epic Battles: Napoleonic Prussian Cavalry plastic sprues
3 x Epic Battles: plastic base sprues.
1 x Full-colour Napoleonic Prussian flag leaflet1 vol, 240 pgs 2022 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box ......$42.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-312001803 BLACK POWDER EPIC BATTLES: Waterloo: Prussian Landwehr Brigade This plastic set provides enough models to field a complete brigade of three Prussian Landwehr regiments of 80 men each, 1 regiment of Landwehr cavalry, consisting of three bases of cavalry, and a unit of skirmishing jagers. Contents:

3 x Epic Battles: Napoleonic Prussian Landwehr plastic sprues
3 x Epic Battles: plastic base sprues.
1 x Full-colour Napoleonic Prussian flag leaflet1 vol, 240 pgs 2022 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box ......$42.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-312401001 BLACK POWDER EPIC BATTLE: Napoleonic Hundred Days British & Allied Commanders Black Powder Epic Napoleonic set contains five resin British and Allied commanders: Wellington, Uxbridge, Picton, Prince William of Orange, and generic cavalry commander. Miniatures are supplied unpainted and unassembled.1 vol, 5 pgs 2022 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box, available early August 2022 ......$19.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-312401002 BLACK POWDER EPIC BATTLE: Napoleonic Hundred Days British Casualty Markers Black Powder Epic Napoleonic set contains 18 resin British and Allied casualty markers. Miniatures are supplied unpainted and unassembled.1 vol, 18 pgs 2022 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box, available early August 2022 ......$27.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-312401801 BLACK POWDER EPIC BATTLE: Napoleonic Hundred Days Prussian Commanders Black Powder Epic Napoleonic Hundred Days set contains five resin Prussian commanders: Blucher, von Zeiten, Pirch I, Gneisenau, and von Bulow. Miniatures are supplied unpainted and unassembled.1 vol, 5 pgs 2022 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box, available early August 2022 ......$19.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-312401802 BLACK POWDER EPIC BATTLE: Napoleonic Hundred Days Prussian Casualty Markers Black Powder Epic Napoleonic set contains 18 resin Prussian casualty markers. Miniatures are supplied unpainted and unassembled.1 vol, 18 pgs 2022 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box, available early August 2022 ......$27.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-312402001 BLACK POWDER EPIC BATTLE: Napoleonic Hundred Days French Commanders Black Powder Epic Napoleonic Hundred Days set contains five resin French commanders: Napoleon, Ney, Kellerman, d'Erlon, and generic cuirassier commander. Miniatures are supplied unpainted and unassembled.1 vol, 5 pgs 2022 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box, available early August 2022 ......$19.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-312402002 BLACK POWDER EPIC BATTLE: Napoleonic Hundred Days French Casualty Markers Black Powder Epic Napoleonic set contains 18 resin French casualty markers. Miniatures are supplied unpainted and unassembled.1 vol, 18 pgs 2022 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box, available early August 2022 ......$27.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-660001 FLINT AND FEATHER: Huron/Wendat War Party Boxed Set 14 28mm Warriors of the Wendat Confederacy. Figures are cast in pewter and are sold unpainted.1 vol, 14 pgs 2018 CANADA, CRUCIBLE CRUSH
NEW-box, available mid October 2018 ......$49.00

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1-660004 FLINT AND FEATHER: Huron/Wendat War Party Canoes 3 Canoes and 6 different paddlers in 28mm. The Wendat birch canoes were highly prized by all Great Lakes peoples. The Haudenosaunee sought to capture them whenever possible. This set is suitable for transporting your War Party.1 vol, 9 pgs 2018 CANADA, CRUCIBLE CRUSH
NEW-box, OMM special - limited quantity, first come, first served... ......$49.00 DISCOUNT:20%

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1-AGM01 REPUBLICAN ROMAN LEGION: 28mm This box contains 56 highly detailed, multi-pose plastic Republican Roman legionaries and light infantry in a mix of armour and weaponry. 28mm sized.

These figure represent Roman legionaries and light infantry ('Velites'), of the mid Republic Era of Roman expansion and dominion (roughly 350 BC through until approximately 168 BC). They are suitable for the numerous wars fought during this period against the Gauls of Northern Italy, the Etruscans in the North and the Samnites in the South of Italy, the short but bloody war against King Pyrrhos of Epirus, the Punic Wars against Carthage, the Macedonian / Seleucid Wars against King Phillip V, his son King Perseus, and the Seleucid Monarch Antiochus The Great, as well as the wars in Iberia and the conquests of Sicily and Sardinia.

The set includes 16 Hastati (un-armored or wearing pectoral armour), 16 Principes in Subermalis (a type of padded material armor).1 vol, 51 pgs 2018 UK, AGEMA MINIATURES
NEW-box, available late August 2018 ......$42.00

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1-AGM02 HANNIBAL'S AFRICAN VETERANS: 28mm This box allows you to make 21 hard plastic 28mm African Veteran spearmen, equipped in Roman armour, carrying Scutums and wearing a mix of Roman and Punic helmets. They can also be used to represent Imitation Legionaries of the Successor Armies of the Near East, spear-armed Principes or standing Triarii, and Linothorax or mail-clad Centurions.1 vol, 21 pgs 2018 UK, AGEMA MINIATURES
NEW-box, available late August 2018 ......$18.00

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1-BOCAGE BOCAGE OR HEDGEROWS: 15mm/25mm Seven feet of terrain per set -- pieces include 12-inch, 6-inch, 6-inch with trees, and 6-inch with farm road gap. These work well for Bocage in WWII games or as Hedgerows for 25mm/28mm.1 vol, 10 pgs 2015 US,
NEW-box, two more sets in stock -- first come, first served ......$84.00

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1-C4501 LORD OF THE RINGS: TMG MAP PACK #1 - Combat Hex This Map Set contains 2 two-sided maps (17x17 40mm hex) for use with The Lord of the Rings TMG.1 vol, 2 pgs 2003 WA, SABERTOOTH GAMES INC
NEW ... In Stock... limited quantities ......$10.00 DISCOUNT:25% blk

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1-C4502 LORD OF THE RINGS: TMG MAP PACK #2 - Combat Hex This second map set contains 2 two-sided maps (17x17 40mm hex) for use with The Lord of the Rings TMG.1 vol, 2 pgs 2003 WA, SABERTOOTH GAMES INC
NEW ... In Stock... limited quantities ......$10.00 DISCOUNT:25% blk

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1-C4503 LORD OF THE RINGS: TMG DICE SET - Combat Hex The battles for Sabertooth Games' Middle-earth are fought on your tabletop, and the difference between victory and defeat can hang on the roll of the dice! The Lord Of The Rings Tradable Miniatures Game from Sabertooth Games is played with dice, a lot of dice! These dice, in conjunction with the 40mm, pre-painted figures and full-color maps are key for being able to play the game.1 vol, 6 pgs 2003 WA, SABERTOOTH GAMES INC
NEW ... In Stock... limited quantities ......$10.00 DISCOUNT:25% blk

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1-C4506 LORD OF THE RINGS: TMG BOOSTER - Combat Hex This is the boosters for the base set of The Lord of the Rings TMG. It contains 4 random 40mm figures to supplement your collection and help you create a great army.1 vol, 4 pgs 2003 WA, SABERTOOTH GAMES INC
NEW ... In Stock... limited quantities ......$30.00 DISCOUNT:25%

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2-C4601 LORD OF THE RINGS: TMG CAVE TROLL: Combat Hex Set Boxed set for LOTR:TMG includes the Cave Troll, Aragorn, Gimli, and Legolas.

Additional Combat Hex figures, maps, and booster packs are available.

1. Go to www.onmilitarymatters.com
2. Change 'Keywords' to 'Title'
3. Type Combat Hex into search field
4. Click on the Search button.1 vol, 1 pgs 2003 WA, SABERTOOTH GAMES INC
NEW-box, long out of print ... In Stock... limited quantities ......$30.00 DISCOUNT:25% blk

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2-C4603 LORD OF THE RINGS: TMG TREEBEARD: Combat Hex Set Treebeard LORD of the RINGS Combat Hex action figure set by Sabretooth Games. Includes
Treebeard, Merry, and Pippin.

Additional Combat Hex figures, maps, and booster packs are available.

1. Go to www.onmilitarymatters.com
2. Change 'Keywords' to 'Title'
3. Type Combat Hex into search field
4. Click on the Search button.1 vol, 1 pgs 2003 WA, SABERTOOTH GAMES INC
NEW-box, long out of print ... In Stock... limited quantities ......$60.00 DISCOUNT:25% blk

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2-C4701 LORD OF THE RINGS: TMG SAURON: Combat Hex Set Sauron comes on a Large Monster base and a special jeweled Eye of Sauron battle die. Sauron is usable by evil armies and is a force to be reckoned with.

Additional Combat Hex figures, maps, and booster packs are available.

1. Go to www.onmilitarymatters.com
2. Change 'Keywords' to 'Title'
3. Type Combat Hex into search field
4. Click on the Search button.1 vol, 1 pgs 2003 WA, SABERTOOTH GAMES INC
NEW-box, long out of print ... In Stock... limited quantities ......$60.00 DISCOUNT:25% blk

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1-C4801 LORD OF THE RINGS: TMG FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING BOOSTER - Combat Hex The first expansion for The Lord of the Rings Tradable Miniatures Game, The Fellowship of the Ring contains new and exciting figures for you to supplement your armies with. Each booster pack contains 4 (2 common, 1 uncommon, 1 rare or ultra rare) randomly distributed miniatures.

The Fellowship of the Ring expansion focuses on characters from the first movie of the trilogy. Collect such exciting figures as Galadriel, Isildur, Twilight Ringwraiths, and more. Five new special abilities add even more depth to strategy, and multiple SA's allow you to activate the same one multiple times a turn. This was the first set to be publicly playtested by the players. 1 vol, 4 pgs 2003 WA, SABERTOOTH GAMES INC
NEW ... In Stock... limited quantities ......$30.00 DISCOUNT:25% blk

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1-CQ001 Conquest Games 28mm Norman Knights Each box contains 12 mounted knights, a casualty, and 15 horses. As usual, models are supplied unpainted. 1 vol, 12 pgs 2010 UK, CONQUEST GAMES
NEW-box ......$36.00 DISCOUNT:10% blk

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1-CQ002 CONQUEST GAMES 28mm Norman Infantry 44 28mm hard-plastic Norman infantry figures, plus two casualty figures, supplied unpainted and requiring glue is required to assemble them.1 vol, 12 pgs 2012 UK, CONQUEST GAMES
NEW-box ......$36.00 DISCOUNT:10% blk

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1-CQ003 CONQUEST GAMES: 28mm Medieval Archers Inside the box you get 28 plastic 28mm medieval archers on foot wearing an array of different outfits which would allow them to fit into multiple factions. You could probably get away with using them for the Dark Ages as well if you chose a particular painting style or choice of clothing. Supplied unpainted and require assembly.1 vol, 28 pgs 2012 UK, CONQUEST GAMES
NEW-box, available mid January 2016 ......$36.00 DISCOUNT:10%

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1-CQ004 CONQUEST GAMES: 28mm Medieval Knights Box of 16 multi-part, 28mm, hard-plastic Medieval Knights. Supplied unpainted and requires assembly.1 vol, 14 pgs 2017 UK, CONQUEST GAMES
NEW-box, available mid January 2018 ......$36.00 DISCOUNT:10%

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1-DMHP001 DEAD MAN'S HAND Plastic Gunfighters Box of wily cowboys, stoic lawmen, ruthless outlaws, and crazy desperados fight for fame and respect in the Old West. Contains 10 multi-part, plastic 28mm miniatures which can be made in more ways than it's possible for an 11-fingered varmint to a Count. All the weapons you will need to arm your dangerous bunch are on the sprue, including pistols, a repeater rifle, two shotguns, and a rifle as well as a host of other extras to make your gang truly individual. Miniatures are made of plastic and supplied unassembled and unpainted. Plastic bases included. 1 vol, 10 pgs 2021 UK, GREAT ESCAPE GAMES
NEW-box ......$24.00 rct

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1-DMHP002 DEAD MAN'S HAND: Plastic 28mm Gunfighters II - The Ladies The Ladies contains 10 multipart plastic 28mm miniatures oif the Old West which can be made in more ways than it's possible for an 11-fingered varmint to count! All the weapons you will need to arm your dangerous bunch are on the sprue, including pistols, three repeater rifles, two shotguns and a rifle as well as a host of other extras to make your gang truly individual. Plastic bases included. Miniatures are supplied unassembled and unpainted.1 vol, 10 pgs 2022 UK, GREAT ESCAPE GAMES
NEW-box ......$25.00 rct

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1-DMHP003 DEAD MAN'S HAND: General Purpose Wagon The wagon may be modeled with canvas, with hoops, or without. Includes driver, passenger, and horses.

The wagon is also be available as a single frame (OMM Item Number DMHP003W: $15) with just the wagon -- no cover, no hoops, no figures, and no horses - so that you can have unhitched wagons.

1 vol, 1 pgs 2023 UK, GREAT ESCAPE GAMES
NEW-box ......$30.00 rct

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1-DMHP003W DEAD MAN'S HAND: Unhitched Wagon This hard plastic kit contains one wagon with no horses, no figures, and no canvas cover.1 vol, 1 pgs 2023 UK, GREAT ESCAPE GAMES
NEW-box ......$15.00 rct

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1-ESLO0007 SMALL HILL WITH TREE Handpainted in Germany, ready to play, high quality, with tree, 19cm x 20cm x 17cm HxWxD.1 vol, 1 pgs 2017 GERMANY, ESLO
NEW-bag, available mid to late August 2017 ......$27.00

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1-ESLO0014 MIDDLE-SIZED HILL WITH TREE Handpainted in Germany, ready to play, high quality, with tree, 19cm x 23cm x 18cm HxWxD.1 vol, 1 pgs 2017 GERMANY, ESLO
NEW-bag, available mid to late August 2017 ......$32.00

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1-ESLO0037 BIG TREE WITH HILL Handpainted in Germany, ready to play, high quality, with tree, 6cm x 30cm x 30cm HxWxD.1 vol, 1 pgs 2017 GERMANY, ESLO
NEW-bag, available mid to late August 2017 ......$38.00

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1-EWAR56 PLAST CRAFT COLORED 28mm TERRAIN: Townhouse Townhouse building is inspired by architecture in villages and towns in Northwestern Europe and can be used for 28mm WWII miniatures. The Townhouse comes in a pack including different pre-colored pieces and pre-painted plastic windows.

Some of the pieces come in a PVC sheet and you will need to cut the connections that fix them to the PVC sheet. Assemble the different parts by following the assembly instructions that can be found on plastcraftgames.com1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 SPAIN, PLASTCRAFT GAMES
NEW-box ......$32.00 DISCOUNT:25% blk

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1-EWAR57 PLAST CRAFT COLORED 28mm TERRAIN: Two Story Building Two Story building is inspired by architecture in villages and towns in Northwestern Europe and can be used for 28mm WWII miniatures. The Two Story building comes in a pack including different pre-colored pieces and pre-painted plastic windows.

Some of the pieces come in a PVC sheet and you will need to cut the connections that fix them to the PVC sheet. Assemble the different parts by following the assembly instructions that can be found on plastcraftgames.com1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 SPAIN, PLASTCRAFT GAMES
NEW-box ......$33.00 DISCOUNT:25% blk

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1-EWAR61 PLAST CRAFT COLORED 28mm TERRAIN: Saint-Mere-Eglise Church Saint-Mere-Eglise Church building is inspired by architecture in villages and towns in Northwestern Europe and can be used for 28mm WWII miniatures. The Saint-Mere-Eglise Church building comes in a pack including different pre-colored pieces and pre-painted plastic windows.

Some of the pieces come in a PVC sheet and you will need to cut the connections that fix them to the PVC sheet. Assemble the different parts by following the assembly instructions that can be found on plastcraftgames.com1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 SPAIN, PLASTCRAFT GAMES
NEW-box, available late November 2016 ......$70.00

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1-FF001 TEUTONIC KNIGHTS: 28mm Plastic Figures This box set contains twelve 28mm multi-part plastic Teutonic Knights with barded horses, which can be assembled with several choices of weapons, shields, heads and accessories. Includes options for Standard Bearer and Musician.1 vol, 12 pgs 2011 UK, FIREFORCE GAMES
NEW-box ......$34.00 DISCOUNT:10%

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1-FF002 TEMPLAR KNIGHTS: 28mm Plastic Figures This box set contains twelve 28mm multi-part hard plastic Templar Knights with a mix of barded and unbarded horses, which can be assembled with several choices of weapons, shields, heads, and accessories. Includes options for Standard Bearer and Musician. Figures are supplied unpainted and require some assembly.1 vol, 12 pgs 2012 UK, FIREFORGE GAMES
NEW-box ......$34.00 DISCOUNT:10%

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1-FF003 MOUNTED SERGEANTS: 28mm Plastic Figures This box set contains twelve 28mm multi-part hard plastic Mounted Sergeants with a mix of barded and unbarded horses, which can be assembled with several choices of weapons, shields, heads, and accessories. Includes options for Standard Bearer and Musician. Figures are supplied unpainted and require some assembly.

1 vol, 12 pgs 2012 UK, FIREFORGE GAMES
NEW-box ......$34.00 DISCOUNT:10%

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1-FF004 FOOT SERGEANTS: 28mm Plastic Figures This box enables you to build up to 48 medieval infantry soldiers of the 12th-13th century. Several weapon options like spears, swords, axes, maces and crossbows are included. You'll be able to build up to 24 Crossbowmen and/or up to 48 Foot Sergeants figures1 vol, 48 pgs 2012 UK, FIREFORGE GAMES
NEW-box ......$60.00 DISCOUNT:10%

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1-FF005 TEUTONIC INFANTRY: 28mm Plastic Figures This box enables you to build up to 24 28mm Teutonic Infantry soldiers in heavy armor of the 12th-13th century. Several weapon options like spears, swords, axes, maces, and crossbows are included. You'll be able to build up to 12 Crossbowmen and/or up to 12 Dismounted Teutonic Knights and/or up to 24 Teutonic Sergeants figures. Figures are supplied unpainted and require some assembly.

The box contains enough plastic bases for Deus Vult gaming system: 60mm x 40mm: 4 bases and 20mm x 20mm: 6 bases.1 vol, 48 pgs 2013 UK, FIREFORGE GAMES
NEW-box ......$36.00 DISCOUNT:10%

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1-FOWD02 FOW Gun Pits, Fire Direction Center & 105mm Light Howitzer FOW - Package Deal includes:

1 x BB120 Gun Pits/Sandbags - reg price $18
1 x UBX23 Fire Direction Center - reg price $24
1 x US571 M3 105mm Light Howitzer - reg price $22

Gun Pits/Sandbags painted, rest are unpainted figures. These are metal vehicles.1 vol, 0 pgs
NEW-blister/box, Only 1 set available, first come, first served ......$64.00 DISCOUNT:25% blk

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1-GBP01 GRIPPING BEAST 28mm VIKING HIRDMEN This box contains 44 hard plastic multi part figures: 4 Command Figures with 4 paper banners and
40 Viking Hirdmen.1 vol, 44 pgs 2010 UK, GRIPPING BEAST MINIATURES
NEW-boxed set ......$38.00 DISCOUNT:10% blk

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1-GBP02 GRIPPING BEAST 28mm SAXON THEGNS This box contains 44 hard plastic multi part figures: 2 Saxons Lords, 2 Musicians, 2 Dracos, and 38 Thegns.1 vol, 44 pgs 2010 UK, GRIPPING BEAST MINIATURES
NEW-box ......$38.00 DISCOUNT:10% blk

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1-GBP03 GRIPPING BEAST 28mm Dark Age Warriors 40 finely-detailed 28mm Dark Age Warriors. Each Warrior can be armed with a spear but for extra flexibility, the set also contains additional parts for you to make up to 8 of these warriors with swords, up to 8 with hand axes, up to 32 with slings or up to 16 with javelins. The box also contains extra parts to create horn-blowers and plastic bases for all your figure.

These Dark Age Warriors may be used to represent almost any unarmored European warrior from the Late Antiquity to the Early Medieval period.1 vol, 44 pgs 2010 UK, GRIPPING BEAST MINIATURES
NEW-box ......$38.00 DISCOUNT:10%

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1-GBP04 GRIPPING BEAST 28mm ARAB SPEARMEN & ARCHERS Inside you will find parts to assemble 40 plastic Arab warriors. You can make a combination of up to 16 archers, 16 javelin men, or 40 spearmen. The box also contains extra parts to build some of your figures as horn blowers or swordsmen. Box also contains Renedra plastic bases for all your figures.1 vol, 40 pgs 2014 UK, GRIPPING BEAST MINIATURES
NEW-box ......$38.00 DISCOUNT:10% blk

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1-GBP05 GRIPPING BEAST 28mm Arab Heavy Cavalry 12 Multi-part Plastic Arab Heavy Cavalry and bases -- either 12 spear armed or 12 bow armed chaps or some mix of both! Contains extra head variants, separate bow cases and quivers, and alternative arms with swords or trumpets.1 vol, 12 pgs 2015 UK, GRIPPING BEAST MINIATURES
NEW-box ......$38.00 DISCOUNT:10% blk

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1-GBP06 GRIPPING BEAST 28mm Arab Light Cavalry 12 Multi-part plastic Arab Light Cavalry with enough parts to make all 12 into javelin/spear armed or bow armed chaps or a mix of both. Includes separate bow cases and quivers and many head variants and arms with trumpets and swords.1 vol, 12 pgs 2015 UK, GRIPPING BEAST MINIATURES
NEW-box ......$38.00 DISCOUNT:10% blk

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1-GBP09 GRIPPING BEAST 28mm Late Roman Infantry (Plastic) Inside you will find 44 plastic 28mm figures: 2 officers, 2 standard bearers/musicians (choice of Vexillium or Dracos), 16 unarmored archers, 16 unarmored spearmen, and 8 armored spearmen. There are also alternative parts to arm some of your spearmen with drawn swords (up to 8 armored and 8 unarmored). Includes plastic bases. Supplied unassembled & unpainted.1 vol, 44 pgs 2016 UK, GRIPPING BEAST MINIATURES
NEW-box ......$38.00 DISCOUNT:10%

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1-GBP13 GRIPPING BEAST 28mm Dark Age Archers 30 Plastic Archers. Includes bases for your Big-Battle games of Swordpoint, as either Light Infantry or Skirmishers. Sculpted by Bob Naismith.1 vol, 30 pgs 2017 UK, GRIPPING BEAST MINIATURES
NEW-pb, available late April 2017 ......$32.00 DISCOUNT:10% blk

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1-GBP16 GRIPPING BEAST 28mm DARK AGE CAVALRY This box contains all the parts to assemble 12 plastic cavalrymen plus bases suitable for the Swordpoint gaming system. Supplied unassembled and unpainted. Basic modeling skills required to assemble.

They can be used to represent any unarmored cavalry of the period from around 300AD to approximately 800AD including Ostrogoths, Visigoths, Vandals, Franks, Germans, Heruls, Lombards, and more. Parts from this box are compatible with many parts from all our other box sets so you can do many, many conversions. For example, use some Roman helmets from Late Roman Infantry box to make Roman light cavalry.1 vol, 30 pgs 2017 UK, GRIPPING BEAST MINIATURES
NEW-box, available early December 2017 ......$38.00 DISCOUNT:10%

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1-GBP18 GRIPPING BEAST: 28mm Late Roman Heavy Cavalry This box contains all the parts to assemble 12 plastic cavalrymen plus bases suitable for the Swordpoint gaming system. They can be used to represent later Roman or early Byzantine armoured cavalry. Parts from this box are compatible with most parts from all our other box sets so you can do many, many conversions.

Sculpted by Bob Naismith. Supplied unassembled and unpainted. Basic modeling skills required to assemble.1 vol, 12 pgs 2018 UK, GRIPPING BEAST MINIATURES
NEW-box, available early May 2018 ......$38.00 DISCOUNT:10%

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1-GBP21 GRIPPING BEAST: 28mm Goth Noble Cavalry Contains 12 plastic Goth Noble Cavalry supplied unpainted and unassembled. Includes Renedra plastic bases. These models can be used to represent a wide range of armored cavalrymen from 300AD to 800AD, including the Ostrogoths, Visigoths, Vandals, Franks, Germans, Herules, Lombards, and more. 1 vol, 12 pgs 2018 UK, GRIPPING BEAST MINIATURES
NEW-box ......$38.00 DISCOUNT:10%

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1-GBP23 GRIPPING BEAST: 28mm Late Roman Light Cavalry Inside you will find parts to assemble 12 finely-detailed unarmored cavalry, fighting with either javelin or bow, suitable for use in Swordpoint. The box also includes swords, axes, and a trumpet for conversion purposes. The Late Roman Light Cavalry may be used to represent the unarmored cavalry forces of any of the later Romans or early Byzantines. Parts from this box are compatible with most parts from all our other box sets so you can do many, many conversions. 28mm sized plastic figures. Supplied unassembled and unpainted.1 vol, 12 pgs 2018 UK, GRIPPING BEAST MINIATURES
NEW-box, available early August 2019 ......$38.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-GBP26 GRIPPING BEAST: 28mm Goth Elite Cavalry as Cataphracts Inside you will find parts to assemble 12 finely-detailed armoured cavalry, fighting with either spear, sword or axe, suitable for use in Swordpoint. The box also includes dracos for conversion purposes. These figures make an excellent centre-piece for your Goth army or allies for Late Romans. Parts from this box are compatible with most parts from all our other box sets so you can do many, many conversions.1 vol, 12 pgs 2020 UK, GRIPPING BEAST MINIATURES
NEW-box ......$38.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-GBP28 GRIPPING BEAST: 28mm Late Roman Cataphracts There are nineteen cataphract regiments listed in the Notitia Dignitatum, four in the West (including one in London) and fifteen in the East of the Empire, and although one is an elite Schola unit (Byzantium) and a couple are Palatini, most are treated as part of the regular assembly of troops.

Despite the lack of elite status, a tendency to be one-charge-wonders and a short period of potency in any one battle, the most important thing to remember about the Late Roman Cataphract is that they are cool and they look it too.

Inside you will find parts to assemble 12 finely-detailed armoured cavalry with kontos. Parts from this box are compatible with most parts from all our other box sets so you can do many, many conversions.
1 vol, 19 pgs 2020 UK, GRIPPING BEAST MINIATURES
NEW-box ......$38.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-GBP31 GRIPPING BEAST: 28mm Dark Age Irish Contains 5 sprues of plastic Dark Age Irish warrior parts. Each sprue has 5 different bodies, 7 different heads, 5 large round shields, 5 bucklers, 3 different Irish cloaks, 4 spear arms, plus all the arms you need including one holding a short-sword, one with a hand-axe, a set of arms to use with the included Dane-axe plus a couple of extra axes and a short-sword in scabbard. These make up 25 figures in a wide variety of poses.

As always, most of these parts are compatible with our other plastic sets allowing you to mix and match almost endlessly. Supplied unpainted and unassembled. Some modeling skill required. Use plastic cement to glue the parts together, not super glue. Please note, box does not include bases.1 vol, 25 pgs 2021 UK, GRIPPING BEAST MINIATURES
NEW-box, available early December 2021 ......$28.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-GBP35 GRIPPING BEAST: 28mm Dark Age Welsh The figures represent the unarmored majority of warriors in Welsh armies and raiding forces from early times to Middle Ages. Contains the components to assemble 25 Dark Age Welsh warriors, enough to form a large warband in the Swordpoint game system.1 vol, 25 pgs 2022 UK, GRIPPING BEAST MINIATURES
NEW-box, available late March 2022 ......$36.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-GBP36 GRIPPING BEAST: 28mm Dark Age Picts The figures represent the unarmored majority of warriors in Pictish armies and raiding forces from early times to Middle Ages. Contains the components to assemble 25 Dark Age Pictish warriors, enough to form a large warband in the Swordpoint game system.1 vol, 25 pgs 2022 UK, GRIPPING BEAST MINIATURES
NEW-box, available late March 2022 ......$36.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-GBP37 GRIPPING BEAST: 28mm Parthian Cataphracts Contains parts to assemble 12 Parthian Cataphracts, making up to 6 bases of cavalry in the Swordpoint game system. These figures represent the famous heavily armoured Cataphracts of the Parthian Empire. They can also be used to represent similar troops fielded by the Armenian and Sassanid armies.

Supplied unpainted and unassembled. 28mm Hard Plastic. Some modeling skill required. Use plastic cement to glue the parts together, not super glue. Please note, box does not include bases.1 vol, 25 pgs 2022 UK, GRIPPING BEAST MINIATURES
NEW-pb, available late November 2022 ......$36.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-GFN020001 02 HUNDRED HOURS: Starter Set WWII skirmish wargame played with a force of 5-20 models, fighting out night-time raids in World War II. Field an elite force of SAS Commandos to infiltrate the enemy lines under cover of darkness. Launch attacks on radar stations, munition factories, airfields, bridges and rail lines. Sneak past sentries, take them out with silent attacks, or open fire with a devastating ambush. Plant charges to destroy your objective, assassinate a target or grab vital intel, then fight your way to safety before reinforcements arrive!

Or play as the defenders, carefully setting patrol routes so your sentries can spot raiders in the shadows. Utilise guard dogs, officers or military police and make use of informants and intercepted transmissions to thwart the attackers' plans.

This product contains:

36 Multi-part 28mm plastic figures: (12 British SAS, 18 German sentries, officers and Feldgendarmes, and 6 guard dogs)
64 page Rulebook
80 Gaming Cards
8 Custom Dice
104 Counters
36 Plastic Bases

Models supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue and paints not included. Contents may vary from photos. You will also need a tape measure, terrain, and a container for the tokens in order to play.1 vol, 1 pgs 2022 UK, GREY FOR NOW GAMES
NEW-box ......$75.00 rct

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1-GFN020002 02 HUNDRED HOURS: Guards of Facility 9 Expansion set includes new figures and 24 new cards, including the It's a Trap event to turn the tables on the attackers!

This set contains: 5 metal character miniatures (Commandant, Adjutant, Gestapo Officer, Wounded Officer, and Chief Scientist), 16 multi-part plastic miniatures (including 4 guard dogs), 4 gas-mask metal heads, 9 Recruitment cards, 7 Event cards, 7 Veteran cards, 1 Requisition card, and 24 Plastic Bases. Models supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue and paints not included. Contents may vary from photos. You will need the 02 Hundred Hours Starter Set in order to play.

At a classified location in Western Europe, German scientists carry out chemical research to create deadly new weapons. The facility is overseen by the officious commandant, ably assisted by his adjutant and a wounded veteran officer who has been reassigned away from the front line. Guards patrol the facility wearing gas masks to protect themselves from the toxic fumes while a sinister Gestapo officer keeps a watchful eye on everyone...1 vol, 1 pgs 2022 UK, GREY FOR NOW GAMES
NEW-box ......$65.00 DISCOUNT:10% inc

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1-GFN020003 02 HUNDRED HOURS: Operation Torchlight New models and 24 new cards, including including options to field Royal Marine Commandos.

This set contains: 5 metal character miniatures (Demolition Expert, Downed RAF Pilot, Highland Major, SOE Operative, and SOE Assassin), 12 multi-part plastic miniatures, 4 RM Commando metal heads, 11 Recruitment cards, 11 Veteran cards, 2 Order cards, and 24 Plastic Bases. Models supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue and paints not included. Contents may vary from photos. You will need the 02 Hundred Hours Starter Set in order to play.

The top secret Special Operations Executive assembles expert teams for the most dangerous objectives... A courageous SOE agent receives intelligence that an RAF pilot has been lost carrying vital reconnaissance photographs. The Highland Major, famed for his tracking skills, hand-picks a force of Royal Marine Commandos for the rescue mission. A demolitions expert is added to provide an explosive diversion while an SOE assassin eliminates targets quickly and quietly....1 vol, 1 pgs 2022 UK, GREY FOR NOW GAMES
NEW-box ......$65.00 DISCOUNT:10% inc

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1-GFN020004 02 HUNDRED HOURS: Extra Dice Set This set contains: four White 02 Hundred Hours dice and four Grey 02 Hundred Hours dice.1 vol, 1 pgs 2022 UK, GREY FOR NOW GAMES
NEW-box ......$12.00 DISCOUNT:10% inc

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1-GFN020005 02 HUNDRED HOURS: Sleepy Sentry Launch Miniature A German sentry, late for duty, helmet strap undone and struggles to pull on his uniform jacket. This set contains: 1 Sleepy Sentry metal miniature. Base not included (you should have a few spares from the Starter Set!).1 vol, 1 pgs 2022 UK, GREY FOR NOW GAMES
NEW-box ......$6.00 DISCOUNT:10% inc

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1-GFN020018 02 HUNDRED HOURS: Partisan Resistance Cell Partisan fighters resist the German occupiers by gathering information, forming plans, and launching night-time raids on the enemy. New models and 40 unique cards introducing the new Plan mechanic. All cards are new, adding unique options and tactics to the game.

This expansion adds Plan cards to the game, allowing the Partisan player to choose special tricks and stratagems before the battle starts - cut the phone lines, receive coded messages or even place sausages to distract the guard dogs! Plan cards are a bit like the Event cards, except that you choose three (normally) before the battle starts - the more Partisans in your force, the more Plans you will have to choose from.

This set contains:

6 metal character miniatures:
Yvette: Partisan Hero
Luc: Partisan Stalwart
Marie: Partisan Sniper
Remi: Partisan Radio Man
Astrid: Partisan Agent
Edith: Partisan Operative
8 multi-part plastic miniatures
18 Recruitment cards
17 Plan cards
4 Event cards
1 Partisan Rules card
14 Plastic Bases

Included are Recruitment cards for Jedburgh teams - three-man groups tasked with helping the local resistance cells to prepare for D-Day. Jedburgh miniatures sold separately.

Models supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue and paints not included. Contents may vary from photos. You will need the 02 Hundred Hours Starter Set in order to play.1 vol, 1 pgs 2023 UK, GREY FOR NOW GAMES
NEW-box, available late February 2023 ......$75.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-GFN020019 02 HUNDRED HOURS: Jedburgh Team Recruitment cards are included in the Partisan Resistance Cell box, not in this set.

Jedburgh teams each consisted of three men: generally a British or American commander, a liaison officer who was native to the area (France, Belgium, Netherlands, etc.), and a non-commissioned radio operator. Their role was to meet up with the local partisan movement, assist them with planning and leadership, arrange supply drops of weapons and equipment, and coordinate attacks.

Their rules provide benefits for Partisans in the same force, and for this reason their Recruitment cards are included in the Partisan Resistance Cell box, not in this set. For example, the Jedburgh Liaison gives the Partisans 3 more Plan cards to choose from, while the Jedburgh Non-Comm allows you to give one Partisan the Spare Ammo card.

If you want to use them without Partisans then it's best to use the rules for SAS or RM Commandos. New models designed to work in a Partisan force. The figures are armed with a Mk II(S) 'Silenced' Sten gun and M1A1 carbines (paratrooper model with folding stock).

This set contains:

3 metal character miniatures:
Jedburgh Officer
Jedburgh Liaison
Jedburgh Non-Com
Bases

Models supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue and paints not included. Contents may vary from photos. You will need the 02 Hundred Hours Starter Set in order to play.1 vol, 3 pgs 2023 UK, GREY FOR NOW GAMES
NEW-box, available late February 2023 ......$16.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-GIM043 KING LEONIDAS A true warrior king, Leonidas I led the Greek city-state of Sparta. His family were said to be descended from demigod Heracles, which supposedly explained their strength, vitality and battle prowess. Leonidas led 300 of the best Spartan warriors, 900 Helots, 400 Thebans and 700 Thespians in a heroic last stand against the forces of Xerxes, the Persian king. Current estimates suggest that the Greeks held off between 70,000 and 300,000 Persian warriors, providing time for the remainder of the allied Greek forces to mobilise. The last stand of Leonidas and his loyal 300 has attained mythological status, being held up as an example for all.

28mm sized metal figure, supplied unpainted. Limited to 500 models, each comes in a numbered gift box.
1 vol, 1 pgs 2019 UK, WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED
NEW-box ......$6.50 rct

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1-GIM044 PRINCE LOUIS Prince Louis, future Capetian king of France

Following campaigns against the Cathars in Southern France, the young and ambitious French Prince Louis (later King Louis VIII - The Lion) led an invasion force across the channel, rallied the English nobles against King John, invested London and took control of half of England, before his army was eventually defeated at the Battle of Lincoln Fair in 1216. This figure represents an early 13th Century knight in all his glory and whilst being based on Prince Louis could equally represent any warrior nobleman of the period.

28mm sized metal figure, supplied unpainted. Limited to 500 models, each comes in a numbered gift box.
1 vol, 1 pgs 2019 UK, WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED
NEW-box ......$10.50 rct

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1-GIM051 Beowulf Beowulf and his saga is perhaps one of the best known tales from the Scandanavian lands. In many ways, Beowulf is the template used by pretty much every hero created in fiction ever since. Brave, strong, noble and a consummate warrior, he inspires others, with his followers being true friends rather than just an entourage. Yet he's also slightly flawed - he likes the idea of fame and glory when young, although after he becomes king, he is described as a good servant to his people. Our version of Beowulf is largely based upon the imagination of the sculptor, with some reference to the many pieces of artwork created over the years.

This is a limited edition 28mm figure. Only 500 will ever be made. Each miniature comes with a numbered gift card.

Figures may require some assembly, and are supplied unpainted.
1 vol, 1 pgs 2020 UK, WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED
NEW-box ......$6.50 rct

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1-GLADGB1 JUGULA Gladiator Transfer Set Transfer sheet for Jugula. Shield designs (square, rectangular, and circular) to fit shields of Jugula miniatures.1 vol, 1 pgs 2014 UK, GRIPPING BEAST
NEW-sheet, available late May 2014 ......$8.00

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1-HC60408 CORGI US M3A1 HALF-TRACK 1:50 Scale: 331st Infantry Regiment This particular 1:50 scale replica of a US halftrack was attached to the 331st Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division, Northwest Europe, 1944

Features: Diecast construction, Working vinyl treads, and Accurate markings and insignia.1 vol, 1 pgs 2004 UK, CORGI
NEW-box, fully assembled and painted ......$60.00 blk

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1-JUGS04 JUGULA: Set of (4) 35mm Figs Start your own Ludus with these fantastic new JUGULA Gladiator figures. These figures are multi-part, offering a wide variety of weapon, helmet and shield options allowing you to create several versions of the historical armaturae represented plus some, er, less than historical versions!
The initial release is a box featuring four Gladiators; a Retiarus, Velites, Murmillo and Hoplomachus plus extra weapon choices, heads and shields for maximum variety.
35mm tall foot to eye.1 vol, 4 pgs 2014 FRANCE, STUDIO TOMAHAWK
NEW-box, available late May 2014 ......$40.00

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1-JUGS05 JUGULA: Single Gladiator: Retiarus One 35mm sized metal, unpainted miniature. Multi-part metal gladiator & plastic base. Comes with appropriate equipment. 1 vol, 1 pgs 2014 FRANCE, STUDIO TOMAHAWK
NEW-blister, available mid June 2014 ......$9.00

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1-JUGS06 JUGULA: Single Gladiator: Velites One 35mm sized metal, unpainted miniature. Multi-part metal gladiator & plastic base. Comes with appropriate equipment. 1 vol, 1 pgs 2014 FRANCE, STUDIO TOMAHAWK
NEW-blister, available mid June 2014 ......$9.00

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1-JUGS07 JUGULA: Single Gladiator: Murmillo One 35mm sized metal, unpainted miniature. Multi-part metal gladiator & plastic base. Comes with appropriate equipment. 1 vol, 1 pgs 2014 FRANCE, STUDIO TOMAHAWK
NEW-blister, available mid June 2014 ......$9.00

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1-JUGS08 JUGULA: Single Gladiator: Hoplomachus One 35mm sized metal, unpainted miniature. Multi-part metal gladiator & plastic base. Comes with appropriate equipment. 1 vol, 1 pgs 2014 FRANCE, STUDIO TOMAHAWK
NEW-blister, available mid June 2014 ......$9.00

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1-LADG01 20 METAL BASES: 60x40mm for L'Art de la Guerre HI/MI Infantry 25-28mm Each Movement Stand holds two 60x20mm bases. Suitable for Pikemen, Spearmen, or Swordsmen in LADG.1 vol, 24 pgs 2015 US, WARGAME ACCESSORIES
NEW-blister ......$9.00 blk

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1-LADG02 20 METAL BASES 60x50mm for L'Art de la Guerre HI/MI Infantry 25-28mm with support Each Movement Stand holds one 60x20mm and one 60x30mm base. Suitable for units with supporting rank of Bow or Mixed units in LADG.1 vol, 15 pgs 2015 US, WARGAME ACCESSORIES
NEW-blister ......$6.00 blk

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1-LADG03 20 METAL BASES 60x60mm for L'Art de la Guerre LMI 25-28mm Each Movement Stand holds two 60x30mm bases. Suitable for foot Bow or Javelinmen units in LADG.1 vol, 15 pgs 2015 US, WARGAME ACCESSORIES
NEW-blister ......$6.00 blk

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1-LADGA1 20 METAL BASES: 40x40mm for L'Art de la Guerre 15mm Each movement stand holds two 40x20mm bases for 15mm bowmen, etc.1 vol, 24 pgs 2023 US, WARGAME ACCESSORIES
NEW-blister, available mid March 2023 ......$9.00 rct

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1-LADGA2 20 METAL BASES: 40x30mm for L'Art de la Guerre HI/MI Infantry 15mm Each Movement Stand holds two 40mmx15mm bases. Suitable for Pikemen, Spearmen, or Swordsmen or one unit of mounted in LADG.1 vol, 24 pgs 2023 US, WARGAME ACCESSORIES
NEW-blister, available mid March 2023 ......$9.00 rct

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1-MBA15109 15mm Sawmill Painted as shown. Roof is removable to allow access to the interior. Set includes two fence pieces and two wood piles. Resin cast for strength and superb detail.1 vol, 1 pgs 2011 US, MINIATURE BUILDING AUTHORITY
NEW-boxed ......$55.00 DISCOUNT:25% blk

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1-MBA15128 MBA TOWN CHURCH: 15mm Buildings Church is convertible to ruined version by lifting off the upper portion of the building and removing the steeple. Resin cast for strength and superb detail. Comes painted and assembled as shown. 6 5/8 inches long x 3 1/2 inches wide x 7 1/4 inches tall. By Miniature Building Authority.1 vol, 1 pgs 2012 US, MINIATURE BUILDING AUTHORITY
NEW-each ......$65.00 DISCOUNT:25%

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1-MBA15801 MBA PLANTATION FARMHOUSE - 15mm Building Painted and assembled as shown. Building has a removable roof to allow you to get into your building. By Miniature Building Authority.

Size: 4 1/4 inches x 4 1/4 inches x 3 3/4 inches tall1 vol, 1 pgs 2012 US, MINIATURE BUILDING AUTHORITY
NEW-each, available early September 2012 ......$65.00 DISCOUNT:25% blk

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1-MBA15804 MBA WHITE CHAPEL - 15mm Building Painted and assembled as shown. Building has a removable roof to allow you to get into your building. By Miniature Building Authority.

Size: 4 1/2 inches wide x 3 1/2 inches long x 3 1/4 inches high1 vol, 1 pgs 2012 US, MINIATURE BUILDING AUTHORITY
NEW-each, available early September 2012 ......$60.00 DISCOUNT:25% blk

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1-MBA15805 MBA OUTBUILDING SET - Five 15mm Building Painted and assembled as shown. Comes with five structures. Buildings have removable roofs to allow you to get into your buildings. By Miniature Building Authority.1 vol, 1 pgs 2012 US, MINIATURE BUILDING AUTHORITY
NEW-each, available early September 2012 ......$50.00 DISCOUNT:25% blk

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1-MT0100 MUSKETS & TOMAHAWKS: 28mm Indian Characters Four 28mm sized metal miniature figures per pack, supplied unpainted.1 vol, 4 pgs 2023 UK, NORTH STAR
NEW-blister ......$10.00 inc

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1-MT0101 MUSKETS & TOMAHAWKS: 28mm Indian Warriors IV Six 28mm sized metal miniature figures per pack, supplied unpainted.1 vol, 4 pgs 2023 UK, NORTH STAR
NEW-blister ......$14.00 inc

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1-MT0102 MUSKETS & TOMAHAWKS: 28mm Continental Infantry Eight 28mm sized metal miniature figures per pack, supplied unpainted.1 vol, 4 pgs 2023 UK, NORTH STAR
NEW-blister ......$18.00 inc

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1-MTB08 FRENCH ARMY (Retreat From Moscow): 28mm Figures A 300-point army designed to be used in Muskets & Tomahawks II.

The French Army contains: 1x Officer (with Experienced Duelist option); 1x Fusilier units (8 figures) (with Grizzled option); 1x Grenadier unit (8 figures); 1x Voltigeur Unit (6 figures) (with Grizzled option); (Note: Grizzled option doesn't refer to the figures, it's a 'Shakos & Bayonet' gaming term, meaning these units have seen some action before). All the figures come from the North Star Muskets & Tomahawks range. Figures are 28mm sized, made of metal and supplied unpainted. To expand your force, add units from the individual packs of North Star Muskets & Tomahawks figures.1 vol, 23 pgs 2022 UK, NORTH STAR
NEW-box ......$49.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-MTB09 RUSSIAN ARMY (Retreat From Moscow): 28mm Figures A 300 point army designed to be used in Muskets & Tomahawks II.

The Russian Army contains: 1x Officer (with Experienced Duelist option); 1x Fusilier units (8 figures) (with Grizzled option); 1x Grenadier unit (8 figures); 1x Voltigeur Unit (6 figures) (with Grizzled option); (Note: Grizzled option doesn't refer to the figures, it's a 'Shakos & Bayonet' gaming term, meaning these units have seen some action before). All the figures come from the North Star Muskets & Tomahawks range. Figures are 28mm sized, made of metal and supplied unpainted. To expand your force, add units from the individual packs of North Star Muskets & Tomahawks figures.1 vol, 29 pgs 2022 UK, NORTH STAR
NEW-box ......$63.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-NM0917 NEW MILLENNIUM 1/48 WWII German Marder III - 76.2mm Gun Classic Armor Series 1/48 WWII German MARDER III Tank Destroyer brand new in original box.
Accurate WWII Markings. Nearly all plastic construction with a high degree of detail. Great for WWII 25mm-28mm gaming. This is the version with the captured Russian 76.2 mm gun.1 vol, 1 pgs 2008 CHINA, NEW MILLENNIUM TOYS
NEW-box, in stock ......$30.00 DISCOUNT:25% blk

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1-NM0918 NEW MILLENNIUM 1/48 WWII German Marder IIIM Classic Armor Series 1/48 WWII German MARDER IIIM Tank Destroyer brand new in original box. Accurate WWII Markings. Nearly all plastic construction with a high degree of detail. Great for WWII 25mm-28mm gaming. With German 75mm Pak 40/3.1 vol, 1 pgs 2008 CHINA, NEW MILLENNIUM TOYS
NEW-box, in stock ......$30.00 DISCOUNT:25% blk

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1-NSS102 100mm LONG WIRE SPEARS: 20 to Pack 100mm long wire spears, with the end flattened and shaped into a spear head. These spears are for 28mm figures, they can be used as pikes at 100mm, or cut down to any size for spears and javelins. They can also be used for flag poles. 40 to a pack.

1 vol, 20 pgs 2009 UK, NORTH STAR
NEW-blister pack of (20) spears ......$7.00

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1-OAKP101 OATHMARK - Dwarf Infantry 28mm Plastic Figures Plastic 28mm sized Dwarves, designed to be used in the forthcoming game from Osprey Games, Oathmark.

This box set contains enough parts for you to build 30 Dwarf Infantry. We provide you with enough weapon options to make them all spearmen, all hand weapon and shield, all archers or any combination of the three. Each frame also contains a standard bearer and officer option. So you could have a giant unit of 30 Dwarf Warriors with an officer and standard bearer, or six units of 5 Dwarves with mixed weapons and a standard/ officer each!

Box also contains 30 plastic bases, 25mm square, manufactured by Renedra.

The figures are supplied unpainted and in kit form. You will need plastic cement to stick them together. The flag and shield designs are not supplied in the box.
1 vol, 30 pgs 2020 UK, NORTH STAR
NEW-box, available late April 2020 ......$35.00 rct

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1-OAKP102 OATHMARK - Dwarf Heavy Infantry 28mm Plastic Figures This box set contains enough parts for you to build 30 Dwarf Infantry. We provide you with enough weapon options to make them all 2-handed Weapons or all hand weapon and shield. Each frame also contains a standard bearer and officer option. So you could have a giant unit of 30 Dwarf Warriors with an officer and standard bearer, or six units of 5 Dwarves with mixed weapons and a standard/ officer each. Box also contains 30 plastic bases, 25mm square, manufactured by Renedra. The figures are supplied unpainted and in kit form. You will need plastic cement to glue them together.1 vol, 30 pgs 2020 UK, NORTH STAR
NEW-box ......$35.00 rct

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1-OAKP201 OATHMARK - Goblin Infantry 28mm Plastic Figures This box set contains enough parts for you to build 30 Goblin Infantry. We provide you with enough weapon options to make them all spearmen, all hand weapon and shield, all archers or any combination of the three. Each frame also contains a standard bearer and officer option. So you could have a giant unit of 30 Goblin soldiers with an officer and standard bearer, or six units of 5 Goblins with mixed weapons and a standard/ officer each!

Box also contains 30 plastic bases, 25mm square, manufactured by Renedra.

The figures are supplied unpainted and in kit form. You will need plastic cement to stick them together. The flag and shield designs are not supplied in the box
1 vol, 30 pgs 2020 UK, NORTH STAR
NEW-box, available late April 2020 ......$35.00 rct

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1-OAKP202 OATHMARK - Goblin Wolf Riders 28mm Plastic Figures This box set contains enough parts for you to build 15 Goblin Wolf Riders. We provide you with enough weapon options to make them all spearmen, all hand weapon and shield, all archers or any combination of the three. Each frame also contains a standard bearer and officer option. So you could have a giant unit of 15 Goblin Wolf Riders with an officer and standard bearer, or three units of 5 Goblins with mixed weapons and a standard/ officer each!

Box also contains 15 plastic bases, 25mm by 50mm, manufactured by Renedra. The figures are supplied unpainted and in kit form. You will need plastic cement to stick them together.
1 vol, 15 pgs 2020 UK, NORTH STAR
NEW-box, available late April 2020 ......$35.00 rct

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1-OAKP301 OATHMARK - Elf Infantry 28mm Plastic Figures This box set contains enough parts for you to build 30 Elf Infantry. We provide you with enough weapon options to make them all spearmen, all hand weapon and shield, all archers or any combination of the three. Each frame also contains a standard bearer and officer option. So you could have a giant unit of 30 Elf soldiers with an officer and standard bearer, or six units of 5 Elves with mixed weapons and a standard/ officer each!

Box also contains 30 plastic bases, 25mm square, manufactured by Renedra.

The figures are supplied unpainted and in kit form. You will need plastic cement to stick them together
1 vol, 30 pgs 2020 UK, NORTH STAR
NEW-box, available late April 2020 ......$35.00 rct

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1-OAKP401 OATHMARK - Human Infantry 28mm Plastic Figures This box set contains enough parts for you to build 30 Human Infantry. We provide you with enough weapon options to make them all spearmen, all hand weapon and shield, all archers or any combination of the three. Each frame also contains a standard bearer and officer option. So you could have a giant unit of 30 soldiers with an officer and standard bearer, or six units of 5 Men with mixed weapons and a standard/ officer each!!

Box also contains 30 plastic bases, 25mm square, manufactured by Renedra.

The figures are supplied unpainted and in kit form. You will need plastic cement to stick them together
1 vol, 30 pgs 2020 UK, NORTH STAR
NEW-box, available late April 2020 ......$35.00 rct

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1-PMAN100 NAPOLEONIC AUSTRIAN HUSSARS 1805-15 Set contains 14 cavalrymen, painting guide and bases. All the 28mm figures in this set can be assembled in full or campaign dress, and either at full charge, sword shouldered, or attacking. The Austrian Hussars were the most colourful troops in the Austrian army, all coming from the Hungarian part of the Austrian empire. They were used for all duties; scouting, skirmishing, and in battle. 1 vol, 12 pgs 2021 UK. PERRY MINIATURES
NEW-box, available mid April 2021 ......$32.00 rct

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1-PMGW01 PERRY 28MM HARD PLASTIC WWII INFANTRY - Afrika Korps Afrikakorps 1941-43. 38 hard plastic multipose German infantry (28mm) for WWII desert war.1 vol, 38 pgs 2013 UK, PERRY MINIATURES
NEW-box, available late September 2013 ......$32.00 blk

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1-PMVLW1 BRITISH INFANTRY: Afghanistan & Sudan 1877 - 1885 25mm This box contains 36 plastic multi-pose British Infantry designed for the Second Afghan War, Sudan, and the Third Anglo-Burmese War. It also includes unit bases and an information sheet with eight flags.1 vol, 36 pgs 2013 UK, PERRY MINIATURES
NEW-box ......$38.00 blk

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1-PMVLW20 BRITISH INFANTRY: British Zulu War Infantry 28mm These are multipart hard plastic 28mm figures which can be used for the Ninth Cape Frontier War, Zulu War and the First Anglo-Boer War. They are also supplied with Home Service helmets so can be used for any potential invasion from France, Germany, or even Mars! There are 38 miniatures in the box including four casualties, two Heliographs, four pairs of standards, unit bases, and uniform information.1 vol, 36 pgs 2017 UK, PERRY MINIATURES
NEW-pb ......$32.00

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1-PMWW01 PERRY 28MM HARD PLASTIC WWII INFANTRY - Desert Rats WW II Desert Rats 1940-43. 38 hard plastic, 28mm multi-pose British or Commonwealth infantry for the desert war. There are enough to make a platoon of 3 sections plus an HQ section. Also included are 32x 20mm circular and 4x 40mm square bases (for the support teams).1 vol, 38 pgs 2013 UK, PERRY MINIATURES
NEW-box, available early May 2013 ......$32.00

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1-RCT01 CORSAIR GALIOT This 1/300th scale laser cut mahogany plywood Galiot models measure 90 mm from end to end, and comes with the following: 2 Galiot model kits, random flag/awning sheet, crew and captain markers, smoke markers, and furled or no sail yardarms.

Galiots were smaller faster more maneuverable versions of the galley. Measuring from 80-90 feet long, these shallow craft were favored as patrol boats and escorts for larger galleys. 1 vol, 2 pgs 2015 US, SKULL&CROWN STRATAGEM INC
NEW-polybag ......$12.00

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1-RCY01 CORSAIR GALLEY This 1/300th scale laser cut mahogany plywood Galley model kit measures 150 mm long. Each Galley model comes with the following: Random flag/awning/trim set, crew and captain markers, fusta damage dice holder, smoke marker, furled or no sail yardarms, and open and closed arumbada (forecastle).

The main fighting vessel in the Mediterranean for hundreds of years, galleys in the renaissance became amazing instruments of war. Just behind the spur, or ram of the ship, renaissance galleys had an array of guns in the bow, with one heavy gun running down the center line keel, flanked by smaller caliber guns.1 vol, 1 pgs 2015 US, SKULL&CROWN STRATAGEM INC
NEW-polybag ......$15.00

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1-RMA01 MALTA LANTERNA GALLEY This 1/300th scale laser cut mahogany plywood Galley model kit measures 180 mm long. Each Galley model comes with the following: Random flag/awning/trim set, crew and captain markers, fusta damage dice holder, smoke marker, furled or no sail yardarms, and open and closed arumbada (forecastle).

The main fighting vessel in the Mediterranean for hundreds of years, galleys in the renaissance became amazing instruments of war. Just behind the spur, or ram of the ship, renaissance galleys had an array of guns in the bow, with one heavy gun running down the center line keel, flanked by smaller caliber guns.1 vol, 1 pgs 2015 US, SKULL&CROWN STRATAGEM INC
NEW-polybag ......$18.00

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1-RMT01 MALTA GALIOT This 1/300th scale laser cut mahogany plywood Galiot models measure 90 mm from end to end, and comes with the following: 2 Galiot model kits, random flag/awning sheet, crew and captain markers, smoke markers, and furled or no sail yardarms.

Galiots were smaller faster more maneuverable versions of the galley. Measuring from 80-90 feet long, these shallow craft were favored as patrol boats and escorts for larger galleys. 1 vol, 1 pgs 2015 US, SKULL&CROWN STRATAGEM INC
NEW-polybag ......$12.00

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1-RMY01 MALTA GALLEY This 1/300th scale laser cut mahogany plywood Galley model kit measures 150 mm long. Each Galley model comes with the following: Random flag/awning/trim set, crew and captain markers, fusta damage dice holder, smoke marker, furled or no sail yardarms, and open and closed arumbada (forecastle).

The main fighting vessel in the Mediterranean for hundreds of years, galleys in the renaissance became amazing instruments of war. Just behind the spur, or ram of the ship, renaissance galleys had an array of guns in the bow, with one heavy gun running down the center line keel, flanked by smaller caliber guns.1 vol, 1 pgs 2015 US, SKULL&CROWN STRATAGEM INC
NEW-polybag ......$15.00

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1-RPA01 PAPAL LATERNA GALLEY This 1/300th scale laser cut mahogany plywood Galley model kit measures 180 mm long. Each Galley model comes with the following: Random flag/awning/trim set, crew and captain markers, fusta damage dice holder, smoke marker, furled or no sail yardarms, and open and closed arumbada (forecastle).

The main fighting vessel in the Mediterranean for hundreds of years, galleys in the renaissance became amazing instruments of war. Just behind the spur, or ram of the ship, renaissance galleys had an array of guns in the bow, with one heavy gun running down the center line keel, flanked by smaller caliber guns.1 vol, 1 pgs 2015 US, SKULL&CROWN STRATAGEM INC
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1-RPN100 ALLIED CAVALRY 1812-1815: Prussian and Russian Napoleonic Dragoons 1812-15 Box contains: 14 cavalrymen, full painting guide, and bases. This set allows you to build Prussian and Russian Dragoon and also Russian Mounted Jager regiments plus detachments of Prussian Mounted Volunteer Jager. The Prussian regiments can be represented in either Kollet or in the campaign Litewka. There are a large variety of options for poses; charging/ attacking as well as shouldered swords for all.1 vol, 14 pgs 2022 UK, PERRY MINIATURES
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1-RPT01 PAPAL GALIOT This 1/300th scale laser cut mahogany plywood Galiot models measure 90 mm from end to end, and comes with the following: 2 Galiot model kits, random flag/awning sheet, crew and captain markers, smoke markers, and furled or no sail yardarms.

Galiots were smaller faster more maneuverable versions of the galley. Measuring from 80-90 feet long, these shallow craft were favored as patrol boats and escorts for larger galleys. 1 vol, 2 pgs 2015 US, SKULL&CROWN STRATAGEM INC
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1-RPY01 PAPAL GALLEY This 1/300th scale laser cut mahogany plywood Galley model kit measures 150 mm long. Each Galley model comes with the following: Random flag/awning/trim set, crew and captain markers, fusta damage dice holder, smoke marker, furled or no sail yardarms, and open and closed arumbada (forecastle).

The main fighting vessel in the Mediterranean for hundreds of years, galleys in the renaissance became amazing instruments of war. Just behind the spur, or ram of the ship, renaissance galleys had an array of guns in the bow, with one heavy gun running down the center line keel, flanked by smaller caliber guns.1 vol, 1 pgs 2015 US, SKULL&CROWN STRATAGEM INC
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1-RSA01 SPANISH LATERNA GALLEY This 1/300th scale laser cut mahogany plywood Galley model kit measures 180 mm long. Each Galley model comes with the following: Random flag/awning/trim set, crew and captain markers, fusta damage dice holder, smoke marker, furled or no sail yardarms, and open and closed arumbada (forecastle).

The main fighting vessel in the Mediterranean for hundreds of years, galleys in the renaissance became amazing instruments of war. Just behind the spur, or ram of the ship, renaissance galleys had an array of guns in the bow, with one heavy gun running down the center line keel, flanked by smaller caliber guns.1 vol, 1 pgs 2015 US, SKULL&CROWN STRATAGEM INC
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1-RST01 SPANISH GALIOT This 1/300th scale laser cut mahogany plywood Galiot models measure 90 mm from end to end, and comes with the following: 2 Galiot model kits, random flag/awning sheet, crew and captain markers, smoke markers, and furled or no sail yardarms.

Galiots were smaller faster more maneuverable versions of the galley. Measuring from 80-90 feet long, these shallow craft were favored as patrol boats and escorts for larger galleys. 1 vol, 2 pgs 2015 US, SKULL&CROWN STRATAGEM INC
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1-RSY01 SPANISH GALLEY This 1/300th scale laser cut mahogany plywood Galley model kit measures 150 mm long. Each Galley model comes with the following: Random flag/awning/trim set, crew and captain markers, fusta damage dice holder, smoke marker, furled or no sail yardarms, and open and closed arumbada (forecastle).

The main fighting vessel in the Mediterranean for hundreds of years, galleys in the renaissance became amazing instruments of war. Just behind the spur, or ram of the ship, renaissance galleys had an array of guns in the bow, with one heavy gun running down the center line keel, flanked by smaller caliber guns.1 vol, 1 pgs 2015 US, SKULL&CROWN STRATAGEM INC
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1-RTA01 TURKISH LANTERNA GALLEY This 1/300th scale laser cut mahogany plywood model kit measures 180 mm long. Each Lanterna model comes with the following: Random flag/awning/trim set, crew and captain markers, fusta damage dice holder, smoke marker, furled or no sail yardarms, and open and closed arumbada.
(forecastle).

The lanterna or great galley was an oversized variant of the standard galley. Measuring up to 180 feet long, and sporting two or three masts, they were slow ships and (depending on overall size) needed 200 or more oarsmen to row.

Lanternas were built for transporting 400 soldiers into battle and crushing the enemy with a great amount of ordnance in the bow. Named after the large lanterns mounted on the sterns which were used for signaling and recognition, the lanterna was most often used as flagships by commanders. Variations of the lanterna were called Petronas in Italian, and Capitanas in Spanish and by the Turks. 1 vol, 1 pgs 2015 US, SKULL&CROWN STRATAGEM INC
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1-RTT01 TURKISH GALIOT This 1/300th scale laser cut mahogany plywood Galiot models measure 90 mm from end to end, and comes with the following: 2 Galiot model kits, random flag/awning sheet, crew and captain markers, smoke markers, and furled or no sail yardarms.

Galiots were smaller faster more maneuverable versions of the galley. Measuring from 80- 90 feet long with 18- 20 oars per side and a single mast, these shallow craft were favored by corsairs for coastal raiding, as well as using 'swarm' tactics on larger ships. Galiots only had one centerline gun, and some swivel guns. 1 vol, 2 pgs 2015 US, SKULL&CROWN STRATAGEM INC
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1-RTY01 TURKISH GALLEY This 1/300th scale galley measures just under 150 mm from end to end, and comes with the following: Random flag/awning sheet, crew and captain markers, fusta damage dice holder, smoke marker, furled or no sail yardarms, and open and closed arumbada (forecastle).

The main fighting vessel in the Mediterranean for hundreds of years, galleys in the renaissance became amazing instruments of war. Just behind the long spur, or ram of the ship, renaissance galleys had an array of guns in the bow, with one heavy gun running down the center line keel, flanked by smaller caliber guns. 1 vol, 1 pgs 2015 US, SKULL&CROWN STRATAGEM INC
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1-RVA01 VENETIAN LANTERNA GALLEY This 1/300th scale laser cut mahogany plywood Lanterna model kit measures 180 mm long. Each Lanterna model comes with the following: Random flag/awning/trim set, crew and captain markers, fusta damage dice holder, smoke marker, furled or no sail yardarms, and open and closed arumbada (forecastle).

The lanterna or great galley was an over sized variant of the standard galley. Measuring up to 180 feet long, and sporting 2-3 masts, they were slow ships and depending on overall size needed 200+ oarsmen to row.

Lanternas were built for war and capable of transporting 400 soldiers into battle while crushing the enemy with a great amount of ordnance in the bow. Named after the large lanterns mounted on the sterns which were used for signaling and recognition, the lanterna was most often used as flagships by commanders. Variations of the lanterna were called Petronas in Italian, and Capitanas in Spanish. 1 vol, 1 pgs 2015 US, SKULL&CROWN STRATAGEM INC
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1-RVS01 VENETIAN GALLEASS This 1/300th scale laser cut mahogany plywood Galleass model kit measures 150 mm long. Each Galleass model comes with the following: Random flag/awning/trim set, crew and captain markers, fusta damage dice holder, smoke marker, furled or no sail yardarms, and open and closed arumbada (forecastle).

The Galleass, with its 150 foot beam and 25 banks of oars per side was a Venetian invention. Built out of older merchant gallea grossa, the galleass was fitted a round forecastle on the front that held 6- 9 large guns with more guns on the sides and stern.

The Galleass was slow and not very maneuverable (They were towed into place at the battle of Lepanto) but more than made up for this by having 360-degree fire power and high defensive capabilities. In a sense, the Galleas was a floating fortress! 1 vol, 1 pgs 2015 US, SKULL&CROWN STRATAGEM INC
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1-RVT01 VENETIAN GALIOT This 1/300th scale laser cut mahogany plywood Galiot models measure 90 mm from end to end, and comes with the following: 2 Galiot model kits, random flag/awning sheet, crew and captain markers, smoke markers, and furled or no sail yardarms.

Galiots were smaller faster more maneuverable versions of the galley. Measuring from 80-90 feet long, these shallow craft were favored as patrol boats and escorts for larger galleys. 1 vol, 2 pgs 2015 US, SKULL&CROWN STRATAGEM INC
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1-RVY01 VENETIAN GALLEY This 1/300th scale laser cut mahogany plywood Galley model kit measures 150 mm long. Each Galley model comes with the following: Random flag/awning/trim set, crew and captain markers, fusta damage dice holder, smoke marker, furled or no sail yardarms, and open and closed arumbada (forecastle).

The main fighting vessel in the Mediterranean for hundreds of years, galleys in the renaissance became amazing instruments of war. Just behind the spur, or ram of the ship, renaissance galleys had an array of guns in the bow, with one heavy gun running down the center line keel, flanked by smaller caliber guns.1 vol, 1 pgs 2015 US, SKULL&CROWN STRATAGEM INC
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1-SWM04 NEBULON B FRIGATE: Star Wars Armada The Nebulon-B frigate was designed for the Imperial Navy by Kuat Drive Yards as a warship that could protect convoys from Rebel starfighters, but it was, ironically, a much more impactful ship within the Rebel fleet. At three-hundred meters long, a single Nebulon-B could boast twelve turbolasters and twelve laser cannons.

The showpiece of the Nebulon-B Expansion Pack for Star Wars: Armada is its detailed and pre-painted Nebulon-B frigate miniature, and the expansion then enhances this ship by supplying all the command dials and tokens you need to fly it, along with ship cards that allow you to build it into your fleet as a fighter escort or as a powerful support ship. Additionally, the expansion's eight upgrade cards, which include two unique title cards, allow you to further customize your frigate's role within your fleet.
1 vol, 1 pgs 2015 US, Fantasy Flight Games
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1-SWX02 X-WING: X-Wing Expansion Pack The X-Wing Expansion Pack for the X-Wing Miniatures Game contains one striking X-wing miniature, plus its necessary cards, tokens, and dial. Also included are four skilled pilots, including one of the Rebellion's most distinguished and capable pilots, Wedge Antilles.1 vol, 0 pgs 2012 US, FANTASY FLIGHT GAMES
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1-SWX03 X-WING: TIE Fighter Expansion Pack The TIE Fighter Expansion Pack for the X-Wing Miniatures Game includes one stunning miniature, plus its necessary cards, tokens, and dial. Also included are six pilots, like the crafty Imperial pilot 'Backstabber,' one of Darth Vader's wingmen in the Battle of Yavin.1 vol, 0 pgs 2012 US, FANTASY FLIGHT GAMES
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1-SWX08 X-WING: A-Wing Expansion Pack Back in Stock!

Conceived by General Dodonna, the RZ-1 A-wing interceptor proved its worth by crippling Star Destroyers during the Battle of Endor. Now this highly maneuverable starfighter adds another exciting dimension to Rebel squadrons in the Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Game. The A-Wing Expansion Pack introduces one A-wing miniature with four pilots and five upgrades. Only the most talented pilots belong in an A-wing cockpit as they push the starfighter's limits in the galaxy's deadliest dogfights.1 vol, 0 pgs 2013 US, FANTASY FLIGHT GAMES
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1-SWX10 X-Wing: Dice Pack Make the jump to lightspeed with the X-Wing Dice Expansion Pack for the X-Wing Miniatures Game! With an additional set of six custom eight-sided dice, your battles will move faster, letting you focus on outwitting your opponents. This accessory includes three red attack dice and three green defense dice, allowing each player to have a complete set of dice.

1 vol, 0 pgs 2012 US
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1-SWX12 X-WING: HWK-290 Designed by Corellian Engineering Corporation to resemble a bird in flight, the 'hawk' series excels in its role as a personal transport. The HWK-290 Expansion Pack comes with one detailed miniature at 1/270 scale, a maneuver dial, all necessary tokens, six upgrades, and four pilots, including the renowned Kyle Katarn. Each HWK-290 provides a wide range of support options for your squad and can be outfitted with both a turret weapon and crew member.1 vol, 0 pgs 2013 US, FANTASY FLIGHT GAMES
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1-SWX13 X-WING: Lambda Class Shuttle Noted for its tri-wing design, the Lambda-class shuttle served a critical role as a light utility craft in the Imperial Navy. Now you can use this utilitarian ship to strengthen your Imperial squad for X-Wing! The Lambda-class Shuttle Expansion Pack includes one large-base Lambda-class shuttle miniature at 1/270 scale, its maneuver dial, all necessary tokens, four ship cards, and a whopping twelve upgrades, which afford Imperial players an astonishing level of customization and control of their squads.1 vol, 0 pgs 2013 US, FANTASY FLIGHT GAMES
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1-SWX16 X-WING: Z-95 Headhunter The Z-95 Headhunter Expansion Pack for X-Wing introduces one painted Z-95 Headhunter starfighter at 1/270 scale, along with four ship cards, five upgrade cards, one maneuver dial, and all the necessary tokens to bring this reliable Rebel starfighter to life in your tabletop space battles. Also, as the Rebel starfighter with the lowest squad point value, the Z-95 Headhunter offers an extremely efficient missile platform, better enabling the Alliance to match Imperial forces ship-for-ship.1 vol, 0 pgs 2014 US, FANTASY FLIGHT GAMES
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1-SWX17 X-WING: TIE Defender The TIE Defender Expansion Pack for X-Wing introduces a powerful, straight-forward Imperial fighter with strong shields, weapons, agility, and a maneuver never before seen on a dial. The TIE defender miniature comes painted at 1/270 scale, along with four ship cards, one maneuver dial, all the tokens you need, and five upgrade cards, including a pair of elite talents certain to make your elite TIE defender pilot a truly fearsome predator throughout the game's tensest dogfights.1 vol, 0 pgs 2014 US, FANTASY FLIGHT GAMES
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1-SWX18 X-WING: E-Wing The E-wing was designed to match or exceed the performance of the X-wing in every respect,
and the E-Wing Expansion Pack for X-Wing introduces a starfighter that combines the best
of the X-wing's firepower and durability with the A-wing's speed and maneuverability. With
a painted E-wing miniature sculpted faithfully at 1/270 scale, four ship cards, five upgrade cards,
maneuver dial, and tokens, this expansion comes with everything you need to pursue entirely
new tactics in your X-Wing battles!1 vol, 0 pgs 2014 US, FANTASY FLIGHT GAMES
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1-SWX24 X-WING: VT-49 Decimator Expansion Pack To be granted command of a VT-49 Decimator is seen as a significant promotion for a middling officer of the Imperial Navy. A heavily armed transport, the VT-49 Decimator is one of the Empire's most feared warships, often used to provide long-range reconnaissance or to deploy raiding parties past enemy forces.

The VT-49 Decimator Expansion Pack brings this intimidating Imperial gunboat to X-Wing as the game's largest ship yet designed for Standard Play. Even at the game's signature 1/270 scale, the expansion pack's detailed miniature towers over its base and smaller starfighters.

In addition to its imposing, pre-painted miniature, the VT-49 Decimator Expansion Pack introduces four ship cards, three debris cloud tokens, a new mission, a maneuver dial, and all the tokens you need to fly your Decimator into the thick of combat. Finally, you'll find thirteen upgrade cards, which introduce a variety of1 vol, 1 pgs 2014 US, Fantasy Flight Games
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1-SWX39 STAR WARS X-WING: Ghost Expansion Pack The Ghost Expansion Pack for X-Wing contains the VCX-100 ship (named Ghost) and its long-range shuttle (named Phantom) from Star Wars Rebels show. Recruit the talents of Ezra Bridger, Kanan Jarrus, Hera Syndulla, and other heroes. Includes eight ship cards, 16 upgrades, and all requisite tokens and maneuver dials.1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 US, FANTASY FLIGHT GAMES
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1-SWX41 STAR WARS X-WING: Mist Hunter Expansion Pack The signature vessel of the bounty hunters Zuckuss and 4-LOM, the Mist Hunter from the Mist Hunter Expansion Pack makes its entrance to X-Wing as a pre-painted, small-base miniature G-1A starfighter with three attack, one agility, four hull, and four shields. Meanwhile, the expansion's nine upgrades reflect the Scum and Villainy faction's willingness to gain advantages with modifications of questionable legality. You'll find an illicit cloaking device and a tractor beam among the upgrades, along with four ship cards, a maneuver dial, and all requisite tokens.1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 US, FANTASY FLIGHT GAMES
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1-SWX57 STAR WARS X-WING: Heroes of the Resistance (Force Awakens) Rey, Finn, Poe Dameron, and the heroes of The Force Awakens fight for freedom with the Heroes of the Resistance Expansion Pack for X-Wing. Featuring new sculpts for the Millennium Falcon and Poe Dameron's black-and-orange T-70 X-wing, Heroes of the Resistance also expands your fleet with three unique X-wing pilots, as well as new versions of Han Solo and Chewbacca. Meanwhile, the pack's 18 upgrades introduce new elite pilot talents, Tech upgrades, and unique Title upgrades for both the Millennium Falcon and Black One. Two minis, cards, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 US, FANTASY FLIGHT GAMES
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1-SWX70 STAR WARS X-WING: M12-L Kimogila Fighter Produced by MandalMotors and flown by enforcers of the Hutt kajidics and other criminal cartels, the M12-L Kimogila fighter was dreaded by spacers across the Outer Rim for its ordnance capacity and the withering torrents of coordinated fire it could unleash. The M12-L Kimogila Expansion Pack brings this heavy fighter to life in X-Wing as a blunt instrument that trades maneuverability for raw destructive power. Its pre-painted miniature starfighter comes with four ship cards and ten upgrades, many of which reward you for catching your foes in the ship`s new bullseye firing arc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2017 US, FANTASY FLIGHT GAMES
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1-TCW001 THE CHICAGO WAY: Prohibition Agents 28mm Figures The agents of the Bureau of Prohibition are responsible for directly enforcing the National Prohibition Act. The Agents are low paid and of mixed quality. For each man who can be counted on to enforce the law comes another whose pockets are lined by the moonshiners and gangsters and whose belly is lined with the liquor they're supposed to stop.

Boxed gang of seven Prohibition Agents including special rules card and bases. Models made of metal, 28mm sized, and supplied unpainted.1 vol, 7 pgs 2016 UK, GREAT ESCAPE GAMES
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1-TCW003 THE CHICAGO WAY: Moonshiners These folks have been making liquor for themselves for years. Now they get to make it on a grander scale and for more profit. They may not be the slickest operators but make sure you don't cross them, you don't want to find yourself in a blood feud.

Boxed gang of seven Moonshiners including special rules card and bases. Models are 28mm sized metal figures and supplied unpainted.1 vol, 7 pgs 2016 UK, GREAT ESCAPE GAMES
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1-TCW004 THE CHICAGO WAY: Gangsters The void left by prohibition was soon filled by ruthless and ambitious men. Men who would do anything to make a few more dollars, or millions in some cases. If a bribe fails they are just as happy getting what they want through violence.

Boxed gang of seven Gangsters including special rules card and bases. Models are 28mm sized metal figures and supplied unpainted.1 vol, 7 pgs 2016 UK, GREAT ESCAPE GAMES
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1-TCWV01 CADILLAC: V-8 Town Sedan Box set of one resin vehicle with metal driver.1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 UK, GREAT ESCAPE GAMES
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1-TCWV03 POLICE WAGON Box set of one resin vehicle with metal driver. Requires assembly and some modeling skill.1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 UK, GREAT ESCAPE GAMES
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1-TCWV04 NASH LaFayette Box set of one resin vehicle with metal driver. Requires assembly and some modeling skill.1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 UK, GREAT ESCAPE GAMES
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1-UMEG031 MORTEM ET GLORIAM 15mm STARTER ARMY: Achaemenid Persian Army 15mm Persian figures: 3 x mounted command; 6 x foot command; 6 x Satrapal cavalry;12 x Iranian Cavalry; 14 x Immortals; 28 x Sparabara; and 8 x horse archers. Some assembly required, no spears included.1 vol, 87 pgs 2021 UK, PLASTIC SOLDIER
NEW-boxed set ......$64.00 rct

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1-US51010 CORGI US M4 SHERMAN MEDIUM TANK 1:50 Scale: Sherman 'Thunderbolt', 37th Tank battalion, 4th Armored Division D-Day This particular 1:50 scale replica of a M4A3 Sherman medium tank, nicknamed 'Thunderbolt,' was attached to the US 4th Armored Division during the D-Day campaign.

Features: Diecast construction, Working vinyl treads, Rotating turret, Elevating gun, and Accurate markings and insignia.1 vol, 1 pgs 2004 UK, CORGI
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1-VX0001 WATERLOO BRITISH INFANTRY CENTER COMPANIES (52) 28mm figures including officers, standardbearers, NCO's, and drummers. Separate back packs,sword scabbards, muskets & pistols. Separate headsdozens of arms allowing endless pose combinations.1 vol, 52 pgs 2008 UK, VICTRIX LTD
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1-VX0002 PENINSULAR BRITISH INFANTRY CENTER COMPANIES (52) 28mm figures including officers, standardbearers, NCO's, and drummers. Separate back packs,sword scabbards, muskets & pistols. Separate headsdozens of arms allowing endless pose combinations.1 vol, 52 pgs 2008 UK, VICTRIX LTD
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1-VX0003 WATERLOO BRITISH INFANTRY FLANK COMPANIES (52) 28mm figures including officers, standardbearers, NCO's, and drummers. Separate back packs,sword scabbards, muskets & pistols. Separate headsdozens of arms allowing endless pose combinations.1 vol, 52 pgs 2008 UK, VICTRIX LTD
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1-VX0004 PENINSULAR BRITISH INFANTRY FLANK COMPANIES (52) 28mm figures including officers, standardbearers, NCO's, and drummers. Separate back packs,sword scabbards, muskets & pistols. Separate headsdozens of arms allowing endless pose combinations.1 vol, 52 pgs 2008 UK, VICTRIX LTD
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1-VX0005 FRENCH NAPOLEONIC INFANTRY 1807-1812 (60) 28mm figures including officers, standardbearers, NCO's, and drummers. Separate back packs,sword scabbards, muskets & pistols. Separate headsdozens of arms allowing endless pose combinations.1 vol, 60 pgs 2009 UK, VICTRIX LTD
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1-VX0008 FRENCH NAPOLEONOC INFANTRY 1804-1807 (60) 28mm figures including officers, standardbearers, NCO's, and drummers. Separate back packs,sword scabbards, muskets & pistols. Separate headsdozens of arms allowing endless pose combinations.1 vol, 60 pgs 2009 UK, VICTRIX LTD
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1-VX0009 NAPOLEON'S OLD GUARD GRENADIERS 1804-1815 (60) 28mm figures including officers, standardbearers, NCO's, and drummers. Separate back packs,sword scabbards, muskets & pistols. Separate headsdozens of arms allowing endless pose combinations.1 vol, 60 pgs 2010 UK, VICTRIX LTD
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1-VX0010 BRITISH FOOT ARTILLERY 6pdr, 9pdr and Howitzer options.1 vol, 12 pgs 2010 UK, VICTRIX LTD
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1-VX0011 Napoleon's Old Guard Chasseurs: 28mm Figures The Chasseurs are our second set of Napoleon's Old Guard and completes the infantry for Napoleon's old 'Grumblers'! You can now truly represent the Guard massed columns advancing to try and break the British at Waterloo.

The set contains 60 28mm figures, also included are 7 regimental flags, representing flags of the 1804, 1812 and 1815 issue. Positions included in the box are: 4 officers, 4 standard bearers, 4 drummers, 16 firing line (firing, priming and loading), 16 march attack (with arms fully attached), and 16 either march attack or advancing at porte/charge. 1 vol, 60 pgs 2010 UK, VICTRIX LTD
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1-VX0012 AUSTRIAN NAPOLEONIC INFANTRY 1798-1809 These are the classic looking 28mm Austrians that most people think of when envisaging Austrians of the Napoleonic wars -- wearing the helmet with yellow and black crest.

The helmet was officially replaced in 1806 by the shako. However as in most armies of the Napoleonic wars, equipment was replaced slowly. Many Austrian infantry, possibly more than half continued to wear the helmet in 1809 and some time after.

Each box contains 56 plastic figures: 48 infantry, 2 officers, 2 drummers, 2 standard bearers, and 2 mounted colonels. The infantry can all be in marching poses but we do have some arms to enable you to make some figures, firing, loading and advancing with leveled musket or at porte.

We have included two types of backpack in the sets. The first type has a bayonet attached. The second type has a bayonet and sword. This is due to the fact Grenadiers and some Landwehr carried swords and bayonets, whilst the ordinary infantry simply carried a bayonet. The backpack has the water-bottle, bayonet, and cartridge box attached. This enables a greater level of detail on these items and prevents undercut issues. They are very easy to glue on with no tiny parts.

Finally, in each set there are two flags: a regimental flag and a colonel's flag. There will be the 1792, 1804, and 1806 patterns. The earlier 1792 pattern was used by some units up to 1815.
1 vol, 56 pgs 2011 UK, VICTRIX LTD
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1-VX0013 AUSTRIAN GRENADIERS 1798-1815 Grenadiers were part of the Line regiments, however they were mostly brigaded together in combined Grenadier battalions. They proudly wore their distinctive fur mitres and moustaches.

Each box contains 56 plastic figures: 48 infantry, 2 officers, 2 drummers, 2 standard bearers, and 2 lovely mounted colonels. The infantry can all be in marching poses but we do have some arms to enable you to make some figures, firing, loading and advancing with leveled musket or at porte.

We have included two types of backpack in the sets. The first type has a bayonet attached. The second type has a bayonet and sword. This is due to the fact Grenadiers and some Landwehr carried swords and bayonets, whilst the ordinary infantry simply carried a bayonet. The backpack has the water-bottle, bayonet, and cartridge box attached. This enables a greater level of detail on these items and prevents undercut issues. They are very easy to glue on with no tiny parts.

Finally, in each set there are two flags: a regimental flag and a colonel's flag. There will be the 1792, 1804, and 1806 patterns. The earlier 1792 pattern was used by some units up to 1815.1 vol, 56 pgs 2011 UK, VICTRIX LTD
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1-VX0014 AUSTRIAN INFANTRY 1806-1815 This set depicts the Austrian infantry from the 1806 reforms wearing shakos. These can happily fight alongside helmeted Austrians up to 1809 and a bit after.

Each box contains 56 plastic figures: 48 infantry, 2 officers, 2 drummers, 2 standard bearers, and 2 lovely mounted colonels. The infantry can all be in marching poses but we do have some arms to enable you to make some figures, firing, loading and advancing with leveled musket or at porte.

We have included two types of backpack in the sets. The first type has a bayonet attached. The second type has a bayonet and sword. This is due to the fact Grenadiers and some Landwehr carried swords and bayonets, whilst the ordinary infantry simply carried a bayonet. The backpack has the water-bottle, bayonet and cartridge box attached. This enables a greater level of detail on these items and prevents undercut issues. They are very easy to glue on with no tiny parts.

Finally, in each set there are two flags: a regimental flag and a colonel's flag. There will be the 1792, 1804, and 1806 patterns. The earlier 1792 pattern was used by some units up to 1815.1 vol, 56 pgs 2011 UK, VICTRIX LTD
NEW-box, available Mid August 2011 ......$38.00

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1-VX0015 Austrian Landwehr 1808-1815 The Austrian Landwehr came into being in 1808 and were present in large numbers during the Wagram campaign. They wear the distinctive Corsican style hat that looks a bit like a top hat crossed with an Australian bush hat! The Landwehr wore many varied color schemes and will add a nice uniform change to your armies if you want to break up the white ranks a bit. The hat decorations were many and varied from regiment to regiment. We could not create all the unique hat decoration styles, but included is a uniform guide to enable to you alter the hat decorations simply by cutting bits off or cutting off pompoms and gluing elsewhere on the hats.

Each box contains 56 plastic figures: 48 infantry, 2 officers, 2 drummers, 2 standard bearers, and 2 lovely mounted colonels. The infantry can all be in marching poses but we do have some arms to enable you to make some figures, firing, loading and advancing with leveled musket or at porte.

We have included two types of backpack in the sets. The first type has a bayonet attached. The second type has a bayonet and sword. This is due to the fact Grenadiers and some Landwehr carried swords and bayonets, whilst the ordinary infantry simply carried a bayonet. The backpack has the water-bottle, bayonet and cartridge box attached. This enables a greater level of detail on these items and prevents undercut issues. They are very easy to glue on with no tiny parts.

Finally, in each set there are two flags: a regimental flag and a colonel's flag. There will be the 1792, 1804, and 1806 patterns. The earlier 1792 pattern was used by some units up to 1815.1 vol, 56 pgs 2011 UK, VICTRIX LTD
NEW-box, available Mid August 2011 ......$38.00

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1-VX0017 VICTRIX 28MM: French Napoleonic Foot Artillery 1804 to 1812 28mm miniatures of French foot artillery from 1804 to 1812.

The set contains:
A choice of three 8 pdr or 12 pdr guns for the Gribeauval system plus 15 highly detail crew figures with a choice of bicornes to represent artillery from 1804 to 1806 or covered and uncovered shakos for line artillery from 1806 to 1812. Also Guard artillery bearskin heads and arms with fringed epaulettes to represent Imperial Guard foot artillery.1 vol, 18 pgs 2015 UK, VICTRIX LTD
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1-VX0020 VICTRIX 28mm French Napoleonic Imperial Guard Lancers This fabulous set represents Napoleons lancers of the Guard, The Polish (Blue) and Dutch (Red) regiments. They fought in Spain, Europe and Russia and finally at Waterloo with great distinction.

You can also use these for numerous other nations lancers with a little conversion work you can make Prussians, Polish Line Lancers, Lancers De Berg and Russian lancers to name but a few!

We think this is one of our greatest sets to date, the detail is superb and the figures are packed with animation and character.

Whats in the bag?
12 x Figures -
3 x Main Frame
1 x Command Frame
1 vol, 12 pgs 2020 UK, VICTRIX
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1-VX0021 VICTRIX NAPOLEONIC BAVARIAN INFANTRY Set includes 58 highly detailed figures. These figures represent the Bavarian infantry from 1809, when they adopted more of a French style kit instead of the slung backpack and gaiters. Contains 36 marching figures, 16 firing figures, 4 command, and 2 mounted colonels (58 total). Unpainted. Assembly required.1 vol, 56 pgs 2021 UK, VICTRIX
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1-VX0022 VICTRIX NAPOLEONIC FRENCH DRAGOONS 1807-1812 Set includes 12 highly detailed figures. These Dragoons have been done in the pre-Bardin regulation uniform which has the long tailed coat. This was supposed to have been replaced by the short tailed jacket in 1812 but many continued to wear the long tails well into 1813. These miniatures can easily be used for the invasion of Russia in 1812 and the battle of Leipzig in 1813.

Dragoon regiments had Elite companies which were distinguished by fringed epaulettes and quite often bearskin headdress.

The box contains: 12 x Figures (including an officer, musician and sapper), 3x Main Frames, and 1 x Command Frame. Multiple head variations (giving the option between line or elite companies). Unpainted. Assembly and painting required.1 vol, 12 pgs 2022 UK, VICTRIX
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1-VX0023 VICTRIX NAPOLEONIC BRITISH DRAGOONS 1812-1815: 28mm Figures This 28mm set includes British Line Dragoons and Scots Greys covering the later stages of the Peninsula War between 1813 to 1815, the 1814 campaign in France and the Waterloo campaign of 1815. This highly detailed set has multiple head and arm options to make a varied and dynamic unit of charging British Dragoons, including a command frame with trumpeter and Officer. In this particular set we have some suitably fierce and aggressive expressions, the Dragoon helmet, Scots Greys in Bearskins, and Scots Greys in oil skin covers as they were at Waterloo. The box contains: 12 x Figures (including an officer, musician and sapper), 3 x Main Frames, 1 x Command Frame, and multiple head variations (giving the option between line or Elite companies).1 vol, 12 pgs 2022 UK, VICTRIX
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1-VX0024 VICTRIX NAPOLEONIC: Chasseur a Cheval of the Old Guard: 28mm Figures The set includes 12 figures of charging 28mm French Chasseurs a cheval of the French Imperial Guard, one of Napoleon's elite light cavalry Regiments. Includes one Command Frame and one Command Frame.

The unit initially started as the Consular guard in 1800 and retained more or less the same uniform from 1800 to 1815, the main difference being the sabretache design and flag. The set depicts the Chasseurs a Cheval in the striking full dress uniform. The detail of the lace work and Pelisse is superb and will take the paint and washes easily. Even though Guidons were not carried often in the field, included is a flag pole arm and some extra flag poles for those who wish to use them on other French Dragoons and Polish lancers sets.1 vol, 12 pgs 2023 UK, VICTRIX
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1-VX0025 VICTRIX NAPOLEONIC: British Household Cavalry 1812-1815: 28mm Figures This set offers multiple head and arm options to make a unit of 12 charging 28mm British Household Cavalry, including a command frame with trumpeter and officer. These can represent the Royal Horse Guards (wearing a blue uniform) and the 1st and 2nd Life Guards (wearing a red uniform). As well as fighting in the Peninsula war, they were heavily engaged during the Waterloo campaign in 1815. They helped screen the armies withdrawal from Quatra Bras and suffered many casualties as part of Lord Somerset's Brigade at Waterloo itself (losing 320 men out of 696). Has 3 x Main Frame and 1 x Command Frame.1 vol, 12 pgs 2023 UK, VICTRIX
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1-VX5401 54mm British Peninsular Infantry Flank Companies (16) 54mm figures including officers, standardbearers, NCO's, and drummers. Separate back packs,sword scabbards, muskets & pistols. Separate headsdozens of arms allowing endless pose combinations.1 vol, 16 pgs 2009 UK, VICTRIX LTD
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1-VX5402 54mm French Napoleonic Grenadiers 1805-1812 (16) 54mm figures including officers, standardbearers, NCO's, and drummers. Separate back packs,sword scabbards, muskets & pistols. Separate headsdozens of arms allowing endless pose combinations.1 vol, 16 pgs 2011 UK, VICTRIX LTD
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1-VX5403 54mm French Voltigeurs 1805-1812 16 hard plastic 54mm figures including officers, standard bearers, NCO's, and drummers. Separate back packs, sword scabbards, muskets & pistols. Separate heads and dozens of arms allowing endless pose combinations.1 vol, 16 pgs 2012 UK, VICTRIX LTD
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1-VXA001 VICTRIX 28MM - Ancient Greek Athenian Hoplites 450-300 BC The box contains 48 hard-plastic miniatures with thrusting and at-rest arm positions, plus lots of extra options, such as sword arms and specialty pieces to customize your figures, creating the huge variety of poses and character which people have come to expect from Victrix sets.

The spears are separate to the hands, as some customers prefer to add metal spears. The plastic spears in the set are very robust and flex without breaking, but if you still prefer to replace with metal spears, the choice is yours.1 vol, 48 pgs 2012 UK, VICTRIX LTD
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1-VXA002 VICTRIX 28MM - Spartan Armored Hoplites 5th to 3rd Century BC Hard Plastic Figures The box contains 48 hard-plastic miniatures with thrusting and at-rest arm positions, plus lots of extra options representing Greek Hoplites of Sparta and Laconia from the 5th Century covering the end of the wars with Persia, to the 4th century and the titanic struggle for Greek supremacy in the Peloponnesian war against Athens and Thebes.

You get 48 superbly detailed miniatures with nine head variants, of which seven come in two halves -- the hair plugs into the back of the head to achieve the distinctive moulding of the Spartan long hair. There is also a bare head and another with a shorter bob style to shoulders plus a helmet. There are a couple of crest options to make some officer variants. There are thrusting arms options, spear at rest options and sword arms. (Remember if you want to make more at rest arms, by rotating a thrusting arm 90 degrees it becomes a spear at rest position). Spears are separate to the hands for those wanting to add metal spears.

There are eight figures per sprue, of which four have shield arms attached and four have no arms attached to enable you to make the musician and other specialty positions for officers and character figures. There are cloaks and various sword scabbards to add even more character and flavor to your Hoplite miniatures. Making this set one of the finest detailed and versatile plastic sets on the market

This set can be mixed with all the parts from the Athenian, Theban, and Mercenary sets which all have their own specialty heads and options to add yet more variety to your Greek armies.

Includes Spartan unit statistics for 'Clash of Empires' rules.1 vol, 48 pgs 2012 UK, VICTRIX LTD
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1-VXA003 VICTRIX 28MM -Theban Armoured Hoplites 5th to 3rd Century BC. This fantastic set of miniatures represents Greek Hoplites of Thebes Boitia and Thessaly from the 5th Century covering the end of the wars with Persia, to the 4th century and the titanic struggle for Greek supremacy in the Peloponnesian war against Athens, Thebes rise and battle for Hegemony over Greece and the destructive war against Macedonia .

You get 48 superbly detailed miniatures. The detail is crisp and sharp. There are 8 head variants. There are thrusting arms options, spear at rest options and sword arms. (Remember if you want to make more at rest arms, by rotating a thrusting arm 90 degrees it becomes a spear at rest position) There are 8 figures per sprue, 4 have shield arms attached and 4 have no arms attached to enable you to make the musician and other speciality positions for officers and character figures. There are cloaks and various sword scabbards to add even more character and flavour to your Hoplite miniatures. Making this set one of the finest detailed and versatile plastic sets on the market

This set can be mixed with all the parts from the other 3 Hoplite sets, Athenian, Spartan and Mercenary which all have their own speciality heads and options to add yet more variety to your Greek armies.

Included in the box is a fantastic flyer produced for us by Great Escape Games giving you unit statistics for your Ancient Thebans to work with their Ancient Rules 'Clash of Empires', a superb set of rules that really capture the flavour of warfare in the ancient world.

Plastic 28mm sized figures, supplied unpainted. Glue is required in the assembly of Victrix plastic Thebans.1 vol, 48 pgs 2012 UK, VICTRIX LTD
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1-VXA004 VICTRIX 28MM -Mercenary Armoured Hoplites 5th to 3rd Century BC This boxed set contains 48 superbly detailed 28mm hard plastic miniatures. There are arm positions for thrusting or grounded spears plus a variety of sword arms. There are 48 heads wearing many styles of helmet, including Attic, Thracian, Phrygian and Pylos types.

These figures represent Ancient Greek Hoplites of most of the City States of Greece and the Mercenaries who fought for and against the Persian Empire. They can also be used for the many Mercenary Hoplites who fought during the Peloponnesian War and for the Thessalian tyrant Jason of Pherae and the Phocians during the Sacred War - just to give you a few examples.

Figures are 28mm sized, made of plastic and supplied unpainted.1 vol, 48 pgs 2012 UK, VICTRIX LTD
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1-VXA005 VICTRIX 28MM -Greek Unarmoured Hoplites and Archers This superb set contains 56 high quality plastic Greek unarmoured Hoplites and archers.

28mm sized plastic figures, supplied unpainted.1 vol, 48 pgs 2012 UK, VICTRIX LTD
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1-VXA006 VICTRIX 28MM -Greek Peltasts and Slingers This superb set contains 56 high quality plastic Greek Peltasts, Javelin men and slingers.

28mm sized plastic figures, supplied unpainted.1 vol, 48 pgs 2012 UK, VICTRIX LTD
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1-VXA007 VICTRIX 28mm: Rome's Legions of the Republic (I) This set contains 60 superbly detailed Republican Romans in mail armour. Suitable for The wars with Pyrrhos and the Punic wars against Carthage, the first and second Macedonian wars and the conquest of Greece and the wars against the Successors. They also can fight Celts, Spanish and Numidians.

The set contains 36 legionary figures which can be armed with pilums, swords and long spears and come with an assortment of 12 legionary helmets which include Montefortino, Attic and Corinthian styles.

Not only do you get the legionaries you get 18 light infantry in the set which can be made up as Velites or the less well armed earlier Roman light skirmishers (The choice is yours) They can also be sued for a massive variety of other troop types if you mix in shields and heads from our Greek sets and soon to be released Italian allied Legions.

Each set has 3 command frames giving you 3 Centurions and 3 standard bearers. There are musician arms which you can use to convert a legionary to a musician.1 vol, 60 pgs 2015 UK, VICTRIX LTD
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1-VXA008 VICTRIX 28mm Rome's Legions of the Republic (II) This set contains 60 superbly detailed Republican Romans. Suitable for The wars with Pyrrhos and the Punic wars against Carthage, the first and second Macedonian wars and the conquest of Greece and the wars against the Successors. They also can fight Celts, Spanish and Numidians.

The set contains 36 legionary figures in square pectoral armour which can be armed with pilums, swords and long spears and come with an assortment of 12 legionary helmets which include Montefortino, Attic and Corinthian styles.

Not only do you get the legionaries you get 18 light infantry in the set which can be made up as Velites or the less well armed earlier Roman light skirmishers (The choice is yours) They can also be sued for a massive variety of other troop types if you mix in shields and heads from our Greek sets and soon to be released Italian allied Legions.

Each set has 3 command frames giving you 3 Centurions and 3 standard bearers. There are musician arms which you can use to convert a legionary to a musician.1 vol, 60 pgs 2015 UK, VICTRIX LTD
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1-VXA009 VICTRIX 28mm: Rome's Italian Allies This set contains 60 superbly detailed figures representing Rome's Italian allied legions in a mix of armour styles, including muscled cuirasses, Triple disc armour and pectoral plates. Suitable for The wars with Pyrrhos and the Punic wars against Carthage, the first and second Macedonian wars and the conquest of Greece and the wars against the Successors. They also can fight Celts, Spanish and Numidians.

The set contains 36 legionary figures which can be armed with pilums, swords and long spears and come with an assortment of 12 legionary helmets which include Montefortino, Attic and Corinthian styles with assortments of feathers and separate crests to individualise your Italian allies even more.

Not only do you get the legionaries you get 18 light infantry in the set which can be made up as Velites or the less well armed earlier Italian light skirmishers (The choice is yours) They can also be used for a massive variety of other troop types if you mix in shields and heads from our Greek sets and you can also make un-armoured Oscan type warriors.

Each set has 3 command frames giving you 3 Centurions and 3 standard bearers. There are musician arms which you can use to convert a legionary to a musician.1 vol, 60 pgs 2015 UK, VICTRIX LTD
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1-VXA010 VICTRIX 28mm: Warriors of Carthage This superb set contains 62 highly detailed Carthaginian warriors. Suitable for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Punic wars against Rome and also fighting Spanish, Gauls, Greeks, and Numidians.

The box contains enough figures to make 24 of Hannibal's hardened veterans (wearing a mixture of Punic and captured Roman armour), 24 Liby-Phoenician heavy infantry, and 14 Libyan javelinmen light infantry. 1 vol, 62 pgs 2015 UK, VICTRIX LTD
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1-VXA011 VICTRIX 28mm: Carthage Citizen Infantry This set contains 21 Carthaginian Citizen Infantry and 3 Command 28mm hard plastic figures (24 total) that were recruited to swell the numbers of the regular Carthaginian military. They were unarmored but were equipped with helmets shields and spears.1 vol, 24 pgs 2015 UK, VICTRIX LTD
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1-VXA012 ANCIENT IBERIAN UNARMORED WARRIORS: 28mm Miniatures This set of 40 figures contains 36 unarmoured warriors and 4 command including chiefs and standard bearers.

The Ancient Iberians were one of Rome's most formidable foes during the republics expansion into the Iberian Peninsular. Furthermore the Iberians were also in the pay of Carthage as one of the North African kingdom's most effective allies.

The warriors in this set are armed with sword, daggers, javelins, and pilums. They are also equipped with an assortment of oval, scutum, and round shields. There will be a comprehensive series of shield transfers from Little Big Men Studios to compliment the range. The figures feature much ornate belt, buckle, breast plate, sword hilt, helmet, and crest detail allowing gamers to field a colorful and vibrant army.1 vol, 40 pgs 2016 UK VICTRIX LTD
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1-VXA013 ANCIENT IBERIAN ARMORED WARRIORS: 28mm Plastic Miniatures This set of 40 figures contains 36 armored warriors and 4 command figures including chiefs and standard bearers.

The warriors are armed with sword, daggers, javelins, and pilums. They are also equipped with an assortment of oval, scutum, and round shields. There will be a comprehensive series of shield transfers from LittleBigMenStudios to compliment the range. The figures feature much ornate belt, buckle, breast plate, sword hilt, helmet, and crest detail allowing gamers to field a colorful and vibrant army.

The Ancient Iberians were one of Rome's most formidable foes during the Republic's expansion into the Iberian Peninsular. Furthermore, the Iberians were also in the pay of Carthage as one of the North African kingdom's most effective allies.1 vol, 40 pgs 2016 UK VICTRIX LTD
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1-VXA015 ARMORED SAMNITES: 28mm Plastic Miniatures This set of 24 figures contains armored warriors and 4 command figures including chiefs and standard bearers.

The Samnites were a tribal group of the Oscan peoples that occupied Central and Southern Italy. They were fierce warriors and in their many wars with Rome they earned a high military reputation. Samnites fought in loose formations armed with javelins and sword, preferably in hilly or wooded terrain. They were formidable fighters in close combat.

These fantastic and highly detailed miniatures are ideal as enemies of Republican Rome or fighting as allies and mercenaries in a Carthaginian army. They can also be used as earlier Italian peoples such as Lucani, Bruttii, or Campani. 1 vol, 24 pgs 2016 UK VICTRIX LTD
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1-VXA016 UNARMORED SAMNITES: 28mm Plastic Miniatures This set of 24 figures contains unarmored warriors and 4 command figures including chiefs and standard bearers.

TThe Samnites were a tribal group of the Oscan peoples that occupied Central and Southern Italy. They were fierce warriors and in their many wars with Rome they earned a high military reputation. Samnites fought in loose formations armed with javelins and sword, preferably in hilly or wooded terrain. They were formidable fighters in close combat.

These fantastic and highly detailed miniatures are ideal as enemies of Republican Rome or fighting as allies and mercenaries in a Carthaginian army. They can also be used as earlier Italian peoples such as Lucani, Bruttii, or Campani. 1 vol, 24 pgs 2016 UK VICTRIX LTD
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1-VXA019 MACEDONIAN PHALANGITES: Victrix 28mm Plastic Miniatures Phalangites were pike (sarissa) armed close order infantry. They wore a helmet, greaves, and Linothorax armour with a round rimless shield called an Aspis. This was smaller than the Greek hoplite shield to enable the Phalangite to wield the pike in both hands when in combat.
We have included two types of helmet styles in the set. There are the Phrygian style with no side crest to represent the line Phalanx units. We also added a helmet with side feather which could be used for file leaders. There are also helmets with side crest to represent the Hypaspists if you choose to have these armed as Phalangites.

Tactically both Phillip and Alexander used the Phalanx to pin the enemy, then delivered the hammer blow with the Companion cavalry (they will be coming in plastic). Alexander took 9,000 Phalangites with him on his Persian expedition and joined these with the bridgehead forces of Parmenion sent a year ahead.

This set contains 24 Macedonian Phalangite pikemen infantry and 3 command.1 vol, 27 pgs 2016 UK VICTRIX LTD
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1-VXA020 SUCCESSOR PHALANGITES: Victrix 28mm Plastic Miniatures Successor Phalangites in most aspects looked very much like the earlier Macedonian Phalangites. The only real difference in appearance would have been helmet styles, there will have been a greater variety of styles as the period stretched from the 4th to the 2nd century with many changes in fashion. We have included a great variety of helmets in the Successor set as well as extending the choice of crests allowing customers many many head variants.

The other option included in the set is the addition of separate legs in trousers. These are to represent Eastern Phalangites of Persian and Eastern descent. Before Alexanders death he had raised a corps of 30,000 young Asiatics trained in the Macedonian style (usually meaning as Phalangites) called epigonoi (Inheritors). These may well have formed the nucleus of the Eastern looking Phalanx used by the Seleucids. Finally the Phalanx used by Mithradates of Pontus may well have looked like this.

This set contains 24 Successor Phalangite pikemen infantry and 3 command.1 vol, 27 pgs 2016 UK VICTRIX LTD
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1-VXA021 MACEDONIAN HYPASPISTS: Victrix 28mm Plastic Miniatures The Hypaspists were the Macedonian foot guards. They were tough and highly trained and disciplined. There is a lot of debate as to how the Hypaspists fought? and how they were armed?
Were they like traditional Hoplites with a long thrusting spear and large round Hoplite shield? (As we have made them). Or were they lightly armed Peltast types or armed and fought as Phalangites? The answer is probably that they were able to fight as all three. They had the position of honor on the right wing in battle and were often taken on smaller fast moving combined arms missions with cavalry and other light troops.

If you want Hypaspist armed as Phalanx just use the Macedonian Phalangites set with the Guard helmet heads provided.

If you want to make lightly armed Hypaspists armed as Peltasts. Why not use the Velite bodies from the Republican Roman sets and add a Hypaspist head and a Javelin arm.

We have made them armed as traditional Hoplites and have included some Corinthian style helmets and crests so you can use the figures as Hoplites. They will also mix with the other Victrix Greek hoplite sets.

This set contains 21 Macedonian Hypaspists and 3 command.1 vol, 24 pgs 2016 UK VICTRIX LTD
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1-VXA022 NUMIDIAN CAVALRY: Victrix 28mm Plastic Miniatures This is a 12-miniature set packed with pose options and fantastic detail. Assembly and painting required.

The Numidians were from North Africa, around modern day Tunisia and Morocco. They were superb light cavalry and supplied large quantities of horsemen to their close neighbors the Carthaginians.

Numidian cavalry excelled in skirmishing, hit and run tactics. They would shower their enemy with javelin fire and run away to avoid contact and then wheel around again to pelt the enemy with yet more missiles. They were often used as scouts and in pitched battles would outflank the enemy and wait in ambush.1 vol, 12 pgs 2016 UK VICTRIX LTD
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1-VXA023 IBERIAN CAVALRY: Victrix 28mm Plastic Miniatures Ancient Spanish Cavalry - this set comprises 12 mounted 28mm figures. Assembly and painting required.1 vol, 12 pgs 2016 UK VICTRIX LTD
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1-VXA024 VICTRIX NUMIDIAN INFANTRY: 28mm Plastic Miniatures Package contains 24 hard plastic miniatures in 28mm scale. Includes options for command. With multiple arm and head options there is plenty of scope for dozens of unique figure poses. Furthermore there are option for round shields for Numidians fighting as skirmishers or use the scutum style shields so they can fight as formed troops in the line. Numidians fought as mercenary troops throughout the Mediterranean and could be found as allies for both for Carthage and Rome.1 vol, 24 pgs 2016 UK VICTRIX LTD
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1-VXA025 VICTRIX Early Imperial Roman Legionaries Advancing: 28mm Plastic Miniatures This superb box contains 25 highly detailed Early Imperial Roman Legionaries advancing armed with Gladius and Pilums. Models supplied unpainted and unassembled.1 vol, 25 pgs 2017 UK VICTRIX LTD
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1-VXA026 VICTRIX Early Imperial Roman Legionaries Attacking: 28mm Plastic Miniatures Contains 25 highly-detailed 28mm 1/56th Scale Early Imperial Roman Legionaries attacking armed with Gladius and Pilums. This set contains numerous options with reinforced helmets for the wars with Dacia, shields and crests fro Praetorian Guard. It also contains arms holding flaming torches and severed heads.1 vol, 25 pgs 2017 UK VICTRIX LTD
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1-VXA027 MACEDONIAN GREEK SUCCESSOR HEAVY CAVALRY: 28mm Plastic Miniatures 12 mounted figures in each set. Includes Xyston arms to create Macedonian Companion cavalry, javelin and spear arms to create Greek Heavy cavalry, cloaks to combine with javelin and spear arms to create Thessalian Noble cavalry, and shields to create Successor and later Greek cavalry.1 vol, 12 pgs 2017 UK VICTRIX LTD
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1-VXA028 ROMAN AUXILIARY INFANTRY: 28mm Plastic Miniatures Contains 24 28mm sized plastic figures per set. Supplied unassembled and unpainted.1 vol, 24 pgs 2017 UK VICTRIX LTD
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1-VXA029 VICTRIX AFRICAN WAR ELEPHANTS: 28mm Plastic Miniatures Parts included for 2 elephants and 14 crew. Elephants have separate left halves, optional trunks, neck bells, javelin cases and decorative ribbons offering many model choices. Mahut has head and arm options adding much variety. Crew options for Carthaginian, Ptolomeic, Numidian, and Roman. All crews have multiple head, arm and weapon options. Very highly detailed figures with superb detail achieved by digital sculpting.1 vol, 14 pgs 2017 UK VICTRIX LTD
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1-VXA030 VICTRIX GALLIC WARRIORS: 28mm Plastic Miniatures This superb set contains 48 plastic 28mm Gallic Warriors with command, armored and unarmored figures. Options for spears, swords, and javelins. The set includes standards and musician's instruments plus many shield, arm and head choices.1 vol, 48 pgs 2018 UK VICTRIX LTD
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1-VXA031 VICTRIX GALLIC NAKED FANATICS: 28mm Plastic Miniatures 24 x 28mm 1/56th scale Hard Plastic Multipose Miniatures

The Gauls often fought naked wearing nothing but a sword belt and scabbard. They decorated themselves with flowing moustaches and spiked their hair with lime that caused it to turn blond.

The Gauls were markedly biggar and more muscular than their Mediterranean adversaries.

This set has many head and arm options and weapons include swords, spears and javelins plus a good variety of shields. This set contains 24 figures including arm options to create command figures.

1 vol, 24 pgs 2018 UK VICTRIX LTD
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1-VXA032 VICTRIX GREEK LIGHT CAVALRY: 28mm Plastic Miniatures This set has many head and arm options and weapons include swords, spears, and javelins plus a good variety of shields. This set contains 12 figures including arm options to create command figures.1 vol, 12 pgs 2018 UK VICTRIX LTD
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1-VXA033 VICTRIX GALLIC CAVALRY: 28mm Plastic Miniatures Box contains 12 mounted figures (assembly required) representing armored noble cavalry. Separate heads allowing multiple variants and choice of arms for javelins, spears, swords, musician and standard bearer. Includes optional cloaks and mix of round shields. Can be used as Gallic cavalry against the Romans, Roman Allied cavalry to fight against the Germans, and mercenaries in a Carthaginian army.1 vol, 12 pgs 2018 UK, VICTRIX LTD
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1-VXA034 VICTRIX REPUBLICAN ROMAN CAVALRY: 28mm Plastic Miniatures Includes 16 mounted figures in each set. All armored with chainmail and muscled cuirass. Separate heads including Etruscan helmets allowing multiple variants. Choice of arms for javelins, spears, swords, musician and standard bearer. Optional cloaks. Round shields. Digitally designed for highly detailed figures. Some figures can be converted into Carthaginian cavalry.1 vol, 16 pgs 2018 UK, VICTRIX LTD
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1-VXA035 VICTRIX EARLY IMPERIAL ROMAN CAVALRY: 28mm Plastic Miniatures Box includes 16 mounted figures in each set. All armored with chain mail and scaled armor. Oval and hexagonal shields, hexagonal shields for Praetorian or Gallic/Germanic options. Head options with mustaches to represent Gallic or German warriors in Roman service. Choice of arms for javelins, spears, swords, musician, and standard bearers. Javelin cases, separate water bottles and bed rolls to give troopers a campaign look.1 vol, 16 pgs 2018 UK, VICTRIX LTD
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1-VXA036 VICTRIX GALLIC ARMOURED WARRIORS: 28mm Plastic Miniatures Contains 30 figures of armored Gallic infantry in mail and armor. Separate command frame. Separate heads allowing multiple variants. Bare heads and helmeted heads with optional crests. Choice of arms for javelins, spears, swords, musician and standard bearer. Mix of Gallic shields. Digitally designed meaning highly detailed figures. Can be used as Gallic warriors against the Romans, mercenaries in a Carthaginian army, and Ancient Britons against the Romans. 1 vol, 30 pgs 2018 UK VICTRIX LTD
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1-VXA037 VICTRIX GALLIC CHARIOTS: 28mm Plastic Miniatures Includes 3 chariots, 8 x Armored Gallic infantry as fighting crew, 6 x Drivers, 3 x Boudiceas, and 3 x druids in each package. Separate heads allowing multiple variants. Choice of chariot sides, arms for javelins, swords, and standard bearers. Severed heads, javelin cases, and ribbons to enhance chariots. Mix of Gallic shields. Can be used as Ancient Britons against the Romans.1 vol, 23 pgs 2019 UK VICTRIX LTD
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1-VXA038 VICTRIX EARLY IMPERIAL ROMAN GENERALS: 28mm Plastic Miniatures Create Generals, Legates and Senior Centurions. Includes: 12 mounted command in each set with separate heads allowing multiple variants and choice of arms. Sophisticated and highly detailed armor and horse furniture. 1 vol, 16 pgs 2019 UK, VICTRIX LTD
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1-VXA039 VICTRIX GERMANIC WARRIOR: 28mm Plastic Miniatures Whats in the box? 60 x Figures, 6 x Germanic Warrior Main Frame, 2 x Germanic Warrior Command Frame, 14 x Bodies (armoured and unarmoured), 15 x Heads (styles included are typically Germanic top knots and Swabian knots), 14 x Shields (fully supported by a range of shield transfers from LBMS), 10 x Javelins, 7 x Spears, 2 x Germanic Horns, 4 x Standard Poles each with different totems, 9 x Unsheathed Swords, 2 x Axes, and 2 x Clubs.1 vol, 60 pgs 2019 UK, VICTRIX LTD
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1-VXA040 VICTRIX DACIANS: 28mm Plastic Miniatures The box contains 60 figures in 28mm scale1 vol, 60 pgs 2020 UK, VICTRIX LTD
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1-VXA041 VICTRIX PERSIAN UNARMOURED ARCHERS: 28mm Plastic Miniatures Contains 30 highly-detailed 28mm plastic Persian Unarmoured Archer miniatures suitable for the Early to Late Achaemenid Empires. Includes: 24 Archers and 6 Command figures (including Officers, Standard Bearers and Musicians) with multiple head, arm, and weapon options. Also includes Sparas and spare arrows. Shield and quiver transfers designed by LittleBigMenStudios1 vol, 60 pgs 2020 UK, VICTRIX LTD
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1-VXA042 VICTRIX PERSIAN UNARMOURED SPEARMEN: 28mm Plastic Miniatures This set includes 30 highly detailed 28mm Unarmoured Spearman plastic miniatures that can be used as part of the Early or Late Achaemenid Empire armies. Fight the Greeks, Macedonians, Ancient Indians, or Scythians -- and themselves in numerous civil wars.

Box Contents:
30 figures (24 Unarmoured Spearman and 6 Command figures -- including Officers, Standard Bearers and Musicians); Multiple head, arm and weapon options; Sparas
1 vol, 60 pgs 2021 UK, VICTRIX LTD
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1-VXA043 VICTRIX PERSIAN ARMOURED ARCHERS: 28mm Plastic Miniatures Whether you're using them as part of the Early or Late Achaemenid Empire, the Armoured Archers are an essential unit in any Persian army. Position them behind a wall of Spara or use them as skirmishers to harass the enemy. Can be used in armies to fight the Greeks, Macedonians, Ancient Indians, Scythians, and also themselves in civil wars.

Contains: 30 figure set -- 24 Archers and 6 Command figures (including Officers, Standard Bearers and Musicians) with multiple head, arm, and weapon options plus Sparas, spare arrows, and shield and quiver transfers. 28mm sized hard plastic figures, supplied unpainted.
1 vol, 60 pgs 2021 UK, VICTRIX LTD
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1-VXA044 VICTRIX PERSIAN ARMOURED SPEARMEN: 28mm Plastic Miniatures 1 vol, 60 pgs 2021 UK, VICTRIX LTD
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1-VXA045 VICTRIX PERSIAN UNARMOURED CAVALRY: 28mm Plastic Miniatures Persian Unarmoured Cavalry are an essential part of any Persian army. The 12 figure set contains multiple head, arm, and weapon options are compatible with LBMS transfers. They can be used as tribal levies and colonist cavalry and used to fight the Greeks, Macedonians, Ancient Indians, Scythians, and themselves in numerous civil war. 28mm sized figures, supplied unpainted.1 vol, 60 pgs 2021 UK, VICTRIX LTD
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1-VXA046 VICTRIX PERSIAN ARMOURED CAVALRY: 28mm Plastic Miniatures Whether you're using them as part of the Early or Late Achaemenid Empire, the Armoured Cavalry is an essential unit in any Persian army. The 12-figure set contains three Rider Sprues and three Horse Sprues, each with multiple head, arm and weapon options. They can be converted to be mounted archers and used in armies to fight the Greeks, Macedonians, Ancient Indians, Scythians, and themselves in numerous civil wars. 28mm sized figures, supplied unpainted.1 vol, 60 pgs 2021 UK, VICTRIX LTD
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1-VXA047 VICTRIX EARLY IMPERIAL AUXILIARY ARCHERS: 28mm Plastic Miniatures This set includes 24 highly detailed plastic miniatures: 12 Western Roman Archers and 12 Eastern Roman Archers. Designed with different body positions and multiple head/quiver options to give you a bit more freedom when creating your miniatures. You can also use command figures from the Auxiliary Infantry set to explore even more body options and create additional archers for your army.

The Eastern Archers can also be used in western field armies and likewise Western Archers can be used in eastern based armies and garrisons. There is evidence of the Easter/Syrian archers on Hadrian's wall and fighting in the Dacian wars alongside western style archers.1 vol, 60 pgs 2021 UK, VICTRIX LTD
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1-VXA048 VICTRIX HORSE ARCHERS: Scythians and Parthians - 28mm Plastic Miniatures Contains 12 hard plastic 28mm cavalry models supplied unpainted and unassembled. The set comprises many different head and quiver styles so you can represent the various Scythian, Saka, Dahae tribes and also the Parthians. The torso is split in two with three varied leg halves and then you have a choice of six upper torsos with various arm and head options to make this a very dynamic and versatile set. Includes extras such as daggers, swords, and axes to hang from the belts so every figure can be an individual.1 vol, 60 pgs 2022 UK, VICTRIX LTD
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1-VXDA001 VICTRIX VIKINGS: 28mm Figures This 60-figure set of 28mm hard plastic Vikings offers 14 body options including chain mail, padded jackets, animal furs, and unarmored warriors with 28 head options with helmets, fur hats, animal furs, and bare heads. There is much facial hair on show with many platted beards.

Weapon options include swords, spears, axes, and double handed axes plus a musicians arm with a Viking long horn. Other equipment are a T-bar banner holder, cloaks, animal furs, daggers, pouches, a variety of shields and sword scabbards. Includes a range of shield transfers and banner sheets from LBMS.1 vol, 60 pgs 2016 UK, VICTRIX LTD
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1-VXDA002 Late Saxons/Anglo Danes - Fyrd: 28mm Figures Contains 60 superbly detailed miniatures.

The armored figures representing more well off and equipped select Fyrd or Theigns. The Unarmored represent the standard not so well off Fyrd but still equipped with a stout shield and assortment of helmets and spears, swords and Saxes. Hand axes have not been included in this set not because the Saxons did not use hand axes but because the Viking set has a plethora of spare hand axes. You can use a lot of these with the new Saxon set.

The command frame has a monk and some armored warriors that can be used as commanders, standard bearers and also when equipped with double handed Dane axes as Anglo Danish Huscarls.1 vol, 60 pgs 2019 UK, VICTRIX LTD
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1-VXDA002B LATE SAXONS/ANGLO DANES SKIRMISH PACK: 28mm Figures This 30-figure set of 28mm hard-plastic Normans includes additional parts allowing hundreds of figure options. Contains: 30 x figures; 3 x Warrior Main Frame; 1 x Command Frame; 14 x Body options (including armored and unarmored); and 38 x Head options. Figures are supplied unpainted and require assembly. 1 vol, 30 pgs 2022 UK, VICTRIX LTD
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1-VXDA003 HUSCARLES - Late Saxons/Anglo Danes Huscarls: 28mm Figures Contains 36 superbly detailed miniatures.

The Huscarls set represent the Saxon warrior elite. Equipped with chain mail, an assortment of helmets, they carry a double handed Dane Axe or can use a spear. You can also use some of the two handed axes on some of the body positions on the Saxon warriors frame thus increasing the amount of variety for your Huscarl figures.

There is an assortment of shield shapes including round and kite shaped on the frames. There are enough to equip everybody with a round shield if you so wish, but the Later Saxons/Anglo Danes did use the Kite shield as well. This set is fully supported by LBMS shield transfers.1 vol, 36 pgs 2019 UK, VICTRIX LTD
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1-VXDA004 NORMAN INFANTRY: 28mm Figures This exceptional 60 figure set of 28mm hard plastic Normans has superbly detailed figures and a myriad of additional parts allowing hundreds of options. The 28mm sized plastic figures are supplied unpainted and require assembly.

The box contains:

60 x figures
6 x Warrior Main Frame
2 x Command Frame
14 x Body options (including armored and unarmored)
38 x Head options1 vol, 36 pgs 2021 UK, VICTRIX LTD
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1-VXDA004B NORMAN INFANTRY SKIRMISH PACK: 28mm Figures This 30-figure set of 28mm hard plastic Normans includes additional parts allowing hundreds of figure options. Figures are supplied unpainted and require assembly.

The box contains: 30 x figures; 3 x Warrior Main Frame; 1 x Command Frame; 14 x Body options (including armored and unarmored); and 38 x Head options.1 vol, 30 pgs 2022 UK, VICTRIX LTD
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1-VXDA005 NORMAN CAVALRY: 28mm Figures This 12-figure set of 28mm hard plastic Normans has superbly detailed figures and a myriad of additional parts allowing hundreds of options. The 28mm sized plastic figures are supplied unpainted and require assembly.

The box contains:
12 Mounted Figures
23 Head/Helmet Options
4 Shield options (Round, Kite, Long Heater, Agada)
6 Weapon options (Lance, Spear, Sword or Javelins, Axe, Mace)
2 Armour options (Chainmail, Scale)
1 vol, 36 pgs 2022 UK, VICTRIX LTD
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1-VXDA006 DARK AGE ARCHERS AND SLINGERS: 28mm Figures The Dark Age Archers set includes 36 highly detailed 28mm plastic figures (24 Archers and 12 Slingers) with a variety of body/armor and weapon options. This gives you the freedom to decide your own figure poses and army composition. Suitable historical periods are: 4th century until medieval times -- Saxons, Normans, Vikings, Bretons, Franks, or Germanics (if use you use the heads from the Germanic Warriors set).

War-horns, spears, and figure poses can be used for command figures/standard bearers. Additional daggers and axes can be used to convert men into light infantry. Many head options with various helmets, caps, and period specific haircuts (bald heads too of course!). Slinger bodies have been designed so that they can be turned into extra archers, or given shield/weapon arms to create more Viking/Saxon warriors. Note the archers holding spare arrows in one hand whilst firing their bow, this was a method used by the most experienced archers for rapid firing capability.1 vol, 36 pgs 2022 UK, VICTRIX LTD
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1-VXDA007 LATE ROMAN ARCHERS: 28mm Figures This 36-figure set of 28mm hard plastic Late Romans has additional parts allowing hundreds of options when building the figures and supported by a range of shield transfers and banner sheets from LBMS. This set can also be used as Arthurians, Early Byzantines and Goths/Germanic. Includes 6 Warrior Main Frames and 2 Command Frames.1 vol, 36 pgs 2022 UK, VICTRIX LTD
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1-VXDA008 LATE ROMAN UNARMORED INFANTRY: 28mm Figures Contains 36 28mm hard plastic Late Romans figures, 6 Warrior Main Frames, 2 Command Frames, 14 Body options (including armoured and unarmoured), and 38 Head options. Allows hundreds of options when building the figures. This set can also be used as Arthurians, Early Byzantines, and Goths/Germanic.1 vol, 36 pgs 2022 UK, VICTRIX LTD
NEW-box, available late October 2022 ......$48.00 DISCOUNT:10% inc

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1-VXDA009 LATE ROMAN ARMORED INFANTRY: 28mm Figures This 36-figure set of 28mm hard plastic Late Romans includes a myriad of additional parts allowing hundreds of options when building the figures. This set can also be used as Arthurians, Early Byzantines, and Goths/Germanic warriors. Contains:

* 36 x figures
* 5 x Warrior Main Frame (Armoured bodies)
* 1 x Command Frame (mostly armoured bodies)
* 5 x Head Frames
* 38 x Head options 1 vol, 36 pgs 2023 UK, VICTRIX LTD
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1-VXDA010 LATE ROMAN ARMORED CAVALRY: 28mm Figures This set of miniatures represents Roman heavy cavalry in mail and scale armour of the 4th to 6th Centuries. Includes 12 riders - with options for officer, musician, and standard bearer -- and 12 horses - with javelin cases, water bottles, and bedrolls.

Offers many and varied head and arm options with spears, javelins and swords plus standard bearer and musician arms. We have some cloaks to make your command figures stand out from the troopers. Two sizes of shields a large oval S1 and a smaller oval S2 as historical reference seems to depict two sizes in use by Late Roman heavy cavalry.1 vol, 12 pgs 2023 UK, VICTRIX LTD
NEW-bag, available late May 2023 ......$42.00 DISCOUNT:10% inc

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1-WAACF003 GIANT SPIDERS 28MM FIGURES This box set of hard plastic 28mm miniatures allows you to field up to 12 Giant Spiders and 12 smaller spiders. Sci-fi part options for every giant spider allow customization. Models require assembly and painting. Bases are not included. 1 vol, 12 pgs 2021 UK, WARGAMES ATLANTIC
NEW-box, available mid March 2022 ......$35.00 rct

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1-WAAIC001 AFGHAN WARRIORS: 28mm Figures This set includes warriors typical of the North-West Frontier during conflicts with the British from 1830s-1920s. Depending on weapon choices they would not be inappropriate from 1700 up to the present time. This box set will give you enough parts to outfit 40 28mm infantry with weapons including pulwar and khyber swords, daggers, shields, muskets, jezails, and Martini-Henry rifles. Models require assembly and painting. Bases are not included.1 vol, 40 pgs 2024 US, WARGAMES ATLANTIC LLC
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1-WAAIC002 BOXERS: 28mm Figures This hard plastic box set allows you to build up to 30 warriors with options to create the famed Kansu (Gansu) Braves and Tigermen. This box can also be used for other periods like the Opium Wars, the Taiping Rebellion, the First Sino-Japanese War, and into the 20th century. Models require assembly and painting. Bases are not included.1 vol, 30 pgs 2024 US, WARGAMES ATLANTIC LLC
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1-WAANW002 NAPOLEON'S WARS : British Riflemen 28MM FIGURESNORTH This box set of hard plastic 28mm miniatures allows you to build up to 32 Riflemen equipped with their famous Baker rifles and even an option to do a volley gun! You will be able to model the figures advancing, firing, loading, and with a variety of heads including bare and bandana-wearing for more variety. Models require assembly and painting. 1 vol, 32 pgs 2021 UK, WARGAMES ATLANTIC
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1-WAARN001 RENAISSANCE CONQUISTADORS: 28mm Miniatures Box set allows you to build up to 24 plastic 28mm soldiers equipped with sword, spear, halberd, crossbow, and musket with additional options for pike and two-handed swords. A mix of hat and helmet types will expand their use to the battlefields of Europe in the 16th century.1 vol, 30 pgs 2022 US WARGAMES ATLANTIC
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1-WAARN002 RENAISSANCE AZTEC WARRIORS: 28mm Miniatures Box set allows you to build up to 30 plastic 28mm warriors equipped with bow, atlatl, machuahuitl, spears, slings, and more along with a variety of body and head types to build many of the warrior types. There are also components to build a full command.1 vol, 30 pgs 2022 US WARGAMES ATLANTIC
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1-WAAWA002 WWII PANZER LEHR DIVISION: 28mm Miniatures Box set allows you to build up to 30 plastic 28mm WWII infantry that can be used with Bolt Action and other rule sets.1 vol, 30 pgs 2022 US WARGAMES ATLANTIC
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1-WAAWA003 WWII ITALIAN INFANTRY: 28mm Miniatures Box set allows you to build up to 32 plastic 28mm WWII infantry that can be used with Bolt Action and other rule sets. Includes an incredible number of head options for different units and theaters and also two HMGs.1 vol, 30 pgs 2022 US WARGAMES ATLANTIC
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1-WG7FIW99 FRENCH INDIAN WAR BRITISH COLONIAL ARMY: 28mm Contains 36 British Regular Infantry, 6 American Colonial Rangers A, and 6 American Colonial Rangers B 28mm figures.1 vol, 24 pgs 2019 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-dj, available late December 2019 ......$117.00 DISCOUNT:15% rct

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1-WGBAI01 WWII AMERICAN INFANTRY: Boxed Set 28mm Plastic Figures Box contains 25 plastic infantry, 28mm (1/56) scale with interchangeable heads.

Designed to be equipped for use in all theaters of the war in which American soldiers fought and at anytime during America's involvement in the conflict, these great multi-pose plastics allow you loads of options - you can even use them as Free French or Brazilians during WWII and they're also ideal for us as American soldiers during the Korean War.1 vol, 25 pgs 2016 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-WGBAI06 WWII US MARINES: Boxed Set 28mm Plastic Figures Box contains 30 plastic infantry, 28mm (1/56) scale with interchangeable heads.

During the Second World War the US Marines spearheaded the American response to Japanese aggression, leading to a ferocious island-hopping campaign. The technologically superior US forces made many amphibious assaults that wore down the Japanese and culminated in crushing American victories albeit with terrible loss of life on both sides.

US Marines in the Pacific Theatre of Operations were eager to get the job done be it with the bayonet, shotgun or their Thompson submachine guns. Their loyalty to their comrades and the Corps stood them in good stead as they faced a fanatical foe where no quarter was given no received.

Semper Fi!

Box contains
5 USMC plastic sprues
1 US plastic weapons sprue
USMC leaflet

1 vol, 30 pgs 2016 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-WGBAI501 M3A1 HALF-TRACK: 28mm Kit 1 Plastic Vehicle, 28mm (1/56) scale, and Requires Assembly.

Over 40,000 M3 half-tracks were produced during World War II with many thousands of similar models also supplied to US allies. The M3A1 was ideally suited to rushing troops to the front and through gaps in the enemy lines. With a top speed of 45 mph, and armored enough to keep out most small arms fire, they performed admirably in this role.

They had a crew of three men and could carry ten fully equipped troops. There were many variations on the chassis including tank destroyers, mortar carriers, and ambulances, but most frequent by far were the M3A1 with its armament of a heavy .50 cal heavy machine gun and two or more .30 cal machine guns.1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-WGBAT04 Cromwell Battle Ready Tank The most produced Cruiser tank of the European theatre! Armed with a potent 75mm gun and with good cross country performance this vehicle was more than a match for the venerable Panzer IV! Cromwells were used in the 7th armoured division and in the armoured recce regts of the Guards and 11th Armoured Divisions. Even the 6th Airborne armoured recce regt acquired about 8 Cromwells in Normandy and kept hold of them during the Winter fighting in 'The Bulge'.

Aerials and any mounted machine guns are painted but left unattached to avoid breakages in transit.

Remember that these tanks are hand-painted and each one will be unique - as such you can expect minor variations to the published images.
1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-WGBBI01 WWII British Infantry: Boxed Set 28mm Plastic Figures Box contains 25 plastic infantry, 28mm (1/56) scale with interchangeable heads.

Includes enough plastic components to make 25 British infantry miniatures. Includes a host of options to allow for different weapon configurations and command models. Weapons included: Lee Enfield rifle No. 4 (plus scoped and bayoneted versions), Bren light machine gun, Thompson sub-machine gun, 2-inch mortar, Sten gun sub-machine guns, Webley revolver, Mills bomb grenades, bandoliers, and the Tommies' trusty shovel!1 vol, 25 pgs 2016 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-WGBJI02 WWII JAPANESE INFANTRY: Boxed Set 28mm Plastic Figures Box contains 30 plastic infantry, 28mm (1/56) scale with interchangeable heads.

Thought of as invincible by the Allied forces in the early stages of World War II, the Japanese soldier was a brave, disciplined, often fanatical, warrior who fought to the death sometimes against overwhelming odds. Conquering all before them and carving out a vast Empire during the opening stages of the war the Imperial Japanese Army were truly a force to be reckoned with.

This plastic box set contains enough parts to make 30 plastic Japanese infantry armed with:
Arisaka rifle
Light 'knee' mortar
Hand grenades
Type 99 Light machine gun (and bayonet!)
Type 14 Nambu pistol
Flag pole
NCO's Shin Gunto sword
Anti-tank lunge mine
Arisaka rifle with bayonet
Type 100 sub-machine gun

Plus lots of accessories including a bugle and full-colour devotional banner and flag sheet!
1 vol, 30 pgs 2016 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-WGBRI02 WWII Soviet Infantry: Boxed Set 28mm Plastic Figures Box contains 40 plastic infantry, 28mm (1/56) scale with interchangeable heads.

Enough plastic components to make 40 Soviet Union infantry miniatures. Includes a host of options to allow for different weapon configurations and command models.

Weapons included: Mosin Nagant rifle (scoped, with bayonet and without), PTRD Anti-tank rifle, submachine guns (PPS-43, PPSh-41 and PPD-40), Mosin Nagant carbine, DP-28 light machine gun, Tokarev semi-automatic rifle (and bayonet version), pistols, and captured Panzerfaust!1 vol, 40 pgs 2016 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-WGF001 CAESAR'S LEGION:28mm for Osprey's FIELD OF GLORY 48 Infantry Figures includes 3 each Centurions,Optios, Signifers, Cornicens and 12 each Standing,Stabbing and Throwing Legionaries. Hard Plastic,separate arms, heads and shields.1 vol, 48 pgs 2008 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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1-WGHIR01 WARLORD GAMES 28MM IMPERIAL ROMAN INFANTRY Well-drilled, and clad in his segmented armour the Legionary was the lifeblood of the Roman war machine - there was no kingdom or state that could withstand the unforgiving Legions of the Roman empire...

This boxed set contains 20 multi-part, hard plastic 28mm tall Imperial Roman Legionaries. Comes replete with options to arm them with pilum or gladius and with great extras such as spare helmets, pila, shields and a cavalry helmet with metal faceplate!

We have also added our new plastic Roman Scorpion Catapult to this set together with two crew. Each Century would be provided with one of these.

Also contains superb, full-colour waterslide shield transfers to bring your models to life!
1 vol, 20 pgs 2009 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-WGNFR13 WARLORD 28mm FRENCH LINE LANCERS: Plastic Models Contains:
* 12 plastic easy-build French Light Cavalry Lancers
* 1 additional metal officer and metal horse
* 1 additional metal bugler
* Optional metal arm for eagle bearer

Although a standard unit-size for a French Lancers Regiment would be 12 in most games, this box allows you to make 13 mounted French Lancers, giving you the choice of fielding them with or without command models.1 vol, 12 pgs 2016 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-WGNFR29 NAPOLEON'S BERLIN CARRIAGE: 28mm Model and Miniatures Named 'Berlin' after the then capital of Brandenburg, the 28mm kit includes Old Boney himself, his bodyguard as well as the four-horse coach. The carriage was built for Napoleon's Russian campaign but was captured by the Prussians at the Battle of Waterloo while the Emperor departed on horseback.

Use the model as a command piece, a battlefield objective or simply a cool terrain piece - its inspiring presence is bound it improve your dice rolls! And of course Napoleon makes the ultimate general for a French army.

Box contains a four-horse coach, Napoleon, and four attendants. This product is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue and paints not included.1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box ......$51.00 DISCOUNT:15%

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1-WGRAWI01 AWI BRITISH INFANTRY REGIMENT -- 28mm Miniature Figures The British Redcoat of the Revolutionary War was part of a small but well-trained army, stretched all over the emerging Empire.

Contains:
* 30 plastic British Infantry (24 musketeers including command group of two officers, drummer, Sergeant and two ensigns; and 6 Light Infantry)
* 4-page background guide including 12 full-color flags1 vol, 30 pgs 2016 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box ......$29.00 DISCOUNT:25% blk

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1-WGRAWI02 AWI FIELD ARTILLERY -- 28mm Miniature Figures There were few battles that did not feature artillery of some kind, and any General would have been very happy to have the support of medium or light guns. The guns were on the whole bravely and well served by both sides, inflicting losses at long range with bounding iron cannon balls, and using case shot - a tin of tightly-packed musket balls - at close range. This box can be assembled and painted to represent Continental gunners, including the famous 'Molly Pitcher' (below), or their opposite numbers, the Royal Artillery.

Contains the following plastic figures:
* 2 cannon. Can be built as either 3-pdr or 6-pdr cannon and with British Royal Artillery Crew or Continental Army gunners
* 1 'Molly Pitcher' figure
* 2 mounted army commanders with option of 6 heads representing some of the most famous generals of the war on both sides
* 2 casualty figures - can be made as British or Continental
* 4-page background guide including construction details1 vol, 7 pgs 2016 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box ......$29.00 DISCOUNT:25% blk

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1-WGRAWI03 AWI HESSIAN REGIMENT -- 28mm Miniature Figures Huge numbers of German troops were ferried across the Atlantic in all manner of exotic uniforms. They were from many differing States but were broadly known as Hessians as a catch-all phrase. Well drilled and eager to close in battle, the Hessians helped to bulk out the Crown forces, whilst its specialist Light Infantry and Grenadier units were a welcome addition to hard pressed British generals.

Contains:
* 30 plastic Hessian Infantry (24 musketeers, fusiliers or grenadiers including command group of two officers, sergeant, drummer and two ensigns; 6 light infantry Jagers)
* 4-page background guide including fourteen full-color flags1 vol, 30 pgs 2016 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box ......$40.00 DISCOUNT:10%

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1-WGRAWI04 AWI CONTINENTAL ARMY INFANTRY REGIMENT -- 28mm Miniature Figures George Washington formed a regular force, the Continental army, that would be thoroughly drilled, and fight in the European manner of massed ranks. These regiments, when combined with Militia units, gave Washington a solid force that could stand toe-to-toe with British soldiers. It was these regulars that ultimately won the war for the Americans.

Contains:
* 30 plastic Continental Army infantry (24 musketeers including command group of two officers, drummer, Sergeant and two ensigns; and 6 Light Infantry)
* 4-page background guide including eight full-color flags1 vol, 30 pgs 2016 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box ......$29.00 DISCOUNT:25% blk

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1-WGRAWI06 AWI COLONIAL MILITIA MEN -- 28mm Miniature Figures The British army in America was tiny, so much of the defense was traditionally performed by the Militias. These were civilian bodies, locally manned and equipped with state muskets. Their performance varied greatly, some behaving very well on the field whilst others deserted or broke and ran when under pressure. What they did do was add manpower to both armies. Militias fought for the American side, but thousands also fought as Loyalists for the Crown Forces.

Contains:
* 30 plastic Colonial Militia figures:
* 2-page background and assembly guide
1 vol, 24 pgs 2016 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box ......$29.00 DISCOUNT:25% blk

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2-WGZ05 RORKE'S DRIFT: 28mm Boxed Set Rorke's Drift boxed set includes all listed below:
* 20 plastic multi-pose 28mm British Line Infantry
* 40 plastic multi-pose 28mm Married Zulus
* Metal mounted Zulu InDuna
* Metal Zulu Witch Doctor
* Metal British and Zulu casualties
* Metal mounted Zulu InDuna
* Metal Zulu in British jacket firing Martini-Henry rifle
* British characters: Lieutenant Chard (Royal Engineers), Lieutenant Bromhead, Colour Sergeant Bourne and Private Hook
* Laser-cut wooden Hospital and Storehouse buildings with 'teddy bear fur' thatch
* Resin Wagon Barricade
* Resin stone wall Kraal (4 x 6-inch sections)
* Resin biscuit box barricades (2 x 6-inch sections)
* Resin biscuit box/mealie-bag barricades (3 x 6-inch sections)
* Resin mealie-bag barricades (3 x 6-inch sections)1 vol, 1 pgs 2019 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-boxed set, available late June 2019 ......$310.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-AYG5375 Beckett, Beau and Stahl, Jeph 1775 REBELLION - THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Wargame Nifty AWI wargame from the folks who brought you 1812. Card and area movement, variable turn sequence, and nice, tight play. Two to four players. Mounted mapboard, blocks for troops, dice, and card deck.

Command the armies of the British Redcoats, English Loyalist, German Hessians, American Regulars, Patriots, French Regulars and Native Americans to decide the fate of the Americas. Players from each faction cooperate to gain control of key towns and forts. Share the fun in this light and fast paced multi-player game.1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 US, ACADEMY GAMES
NEW-boxed games ......$70.00 DISCOUNT:10%

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1-226370 Bose, Mel TERRAIN ESSENTIALS: An Essential Guide To Building Tabletop Terrain Covers the core considerations of terrain building for any purpose - wargaming, diorama building, and model railroading. Offers advice on tools, materials, and techniques in a series of detailed builds and then presents ways that the techniques can be applied to other builds. 1 vol, 176 pgs 2021 US, DAVE TAYLOR MINIATURES
NEW-hardback, available early February 2021 ......$50.00 rct

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1-227840 Buckland, Robin MODELLING ARMOURED CARS OF WORLD WAR II This book offers extensive information on the many different types or armored cars, some well known and others less so, with photographs of vintage vehicles and a 3D model to help create realistic-looking miniatures and plastic models. With over 220 color photographs, this book includes hints and tips on modeling tools and accessories used to add realism to your British, Commonwealth, German, Italian, Hungarian, Japanese, American, Soviet, and French armored cars. There are guidelines for building plastic, resin and metal models in 1/76, 1/72, 1/48 and 1/35 scales. 1 vol, 144 pgs 2021 UK, THE CROWOOD PRESS
NEW-pb, available late August 2021 ......$30.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-CC60604 Corgi CORGI MARK VII CROMWELL TANK: 95mm Howitzer 1:50 Scale Cruiser Tank MkVII, A27M Cromwell Mark VI - Squadron HQ, B Squadron, 5th Royal Tank Regiment, 22nd Armored Brigade, 7th Armored Division, Holland 1945.

Tank regiments in the 22nd Armored Brigade were equipped, in the main, with British cruiser tanks including Cromwell Mk VI close support tanks with 95mm howitzer.

This particular tank had an additional stowage box added to the turret side and the so-called Normandy Cowl deflector at the back. Those regiments involved in Operation Blackcock were also given a coat of whitewash over the normal olive drab color. The various tactical signs should have been left visible, although this tended to defeat the purpose of the camouflage and was often ignored. Operation Blackcock was mounted in January 1945 in order to clear a pocket of land between the rivers Maas and Roer.

Two models only. First come, first served.1 vol, 1 pgs 2004 UK, CORGI
NEW-box, fully assembled and painted ......$48.00 DISCOUNT:25% blk

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1-HC60507 Corgi CORGI: 1:50 Scale Henschel Sd.Kfz.181 Tiger Diecast Model -- German Army, Kurland, Germany, 1944 Production of the Tiger began in August 1942 and by August 1944, 1,355 of these tanks had been built. The 88mm main gun proved a powerful anti-tank gun, but the superior mobility of Allied tanks allowed them to attack from behind or from the side in the hope of brewing up a Tiger. The influence of Tiger tanks on allied morale grew to almost mythical proportions and was known as 'Tigerphobia.'

The Corgi Military Vehicles range presents highly-detailed, ready-made die-cast models of military vehicles. Corgi die-cast tanks require no gluing or painting. Each model is an instant display piece or diorama centerpiece straight from the box. Made from die-cast metal, die cast tanks from Corgi are 100% true to scale -- these don't look like model tanks, they look like tanks. Color, camouflage, and unit markings are carefully researched for maximum authenticity.

Corgi Military Vehicles die-cast vehicles feature: Die-cast metal construction with some plastic components; Rotating turret, elevating cannon and accurate hull in die-cast metal; Accurate moving tracks on detailed rotating wheels; Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels, and surface details; and printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.1 vol, 1 pgs 2004 UK, CORGI
NEW-box ......$60.00 DISCOUNT:25% blk

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1-HC60602 Corgi CORGI CROMWELL Mk. IV CRUISER TANK: Taureg II, 11th Armoured Division, Northwest Europe, 1944 1:50 Scale Cromwell tank was used by the British Army during the later stages of World War II. The Cromwell was ordered in 1941 and intended to replace the lightweight Crusader 'cruiser' tank by being more heavily armored, and, it was hoped, more survivable in battle. Its greater weight was to be driven by a 600-horsepower Rolls Royce Meteor engine, a derivative of Rolls Royce's line of aircraft engines. Initial models, however, were powered by other engines and were designated Cavaliers and Centaurs when they entered service in mid-1942. The first genuine Cromwells with Meteor engines entered service in early 1943.

The Cromwell tank weighed about 27 tons and had a top speed of 38 miles per hour and a range of between 80 and 170 miles, depending on the terrain. It was initially armed with a 75mm gun and two 7.92mm machine guns. The Cromwell's main assets were its speed, maneuverability, and ease of repair.

It first entered battle in large numbers in mid-1944, during the Normandy Invasion and the ensuing campaign across northern France. From Normandy on, Cromwells and American Sherman tanks formed the backbone of British armored divisions. Like the Shermans, however, most Cromwells were outgunned by the more powerful German Panther and Tiger tanks. Cromwell tanks served in British armies until the war ended in Europe in mid-1945. 1 vol, 1 pgs 2004 UK, CORGI
NEW-box, available mid May 2017 ......$60.00

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1-HC60609 Corgi CORGI MARK VII CROMWELL TANK: 95mm Howitzer 1:50 Scale Cromwell tank was used by the British Army during the later stages of World War II. The Cromwell was ordered in 1941 and intended to replace the lightweight Crusader 'cruiser' tank by being more heavily armored, and, it was hoped, more survivable in battle. Its greater weight was to be driven by a 600-horsepower Rolls Royce Meteor engine, a derivative of Rolls Royce's line of aircraft engines. Initial models, however, were powered by other engines and were designated Cavaliers and Centaurs when they entered service in mid-1942. The first genuine Cromwells with Meteor engines entered service in early 1943.

The Cromwell tank weighed about 27 tons and had a top speed of 38 miles per hour and a range of between 80 and 170 miles, depending on the terrain. It was initially armed with a 75mm gun and two 7.92mm machine guns. The Cromwell's main assets were its speed, maneuverability, and ease of repair. It first entered battle in large numbers in mid-1944, during the Normandy Invasion and the ensuing campaign across northern France. From Normandy on, Cromwells and American Sherman tanks formed the backbone of British armored divisions. Like the Shermans, however, most Cromwells were outgunned by the more powerful German Panther and Tiger tanks. Cromwell tanks served in British armies until the war ended in Europe in mid-1945. 1 vol, 1 pgs 2004 UK, CORGI
NEW-box ......$60.00 blk

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1-US51003 Corgi CORGI US51003, M4A3E8 SHERMAN TANK W/ FLAMETHROWER - USMC - 1:50 Scale The Sherman tank took the Allies through World War II and was upgraded for service in the Korean Conflict. The USMC used this tank's flame-throwing capability very effectively. Corporal Jerry Ravino was a Marine Corps tank loader and relates a harrowing story of bravery and courage that occurred on February 3rd, 1953, during 'Operation Clam Bake.'

In honor of its achievement, Corgi has come out with an amazingly accurate 1:50 scale diecast replica of the famed US Marine Corps M4A3 HVSS POA-CWS-H5 Sherman medium tank equipped with a flamethrower. Like the other vehicles in the 'Forgotten Heroes' Collection, this vehicle has been 'muddied' to give it a more weathered appearance.

Two models only. First come, first served.1 vol, 1 pgs 2004 UK, CORGI
NEW-no box, fully assembled and painted ......$48.00 DISCOUNT:25% blk

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1-COL8501 Dalgliesh, Tom WIZARD KINGS Fantasy Wargame Wizard Kings 2nd edition improves on the 1st edition fantasy battle game. The new version is multi-player out of the box. Includes four new geomorphic maps which connect in hundreds of different ways and seven 'block' armies of eight blocks each: Elves, Orcs, Dwarves, Undead, Barbarians, Feudals, Amazons. Base game comes with an assortment of all armies, Wizard Kings Rules, and four dice.

Players customize their armies and fight for control of strategic cities and terrain on geomorphic maps. The four new maps are compatible with existing maps from the first edition.1 vol, 1 pgs 2012 US, COLUMBIA GAMES
NEW-softcover, available late August 2013 ......$50.00

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1-COL8511 Dalgliesh, Tom WIZARD KINGS: Heroes and Treasures This is the primary expansion blockset for Wizard Kings 2nd edition. It contains 21 wooden blocks: an assortment of all 7 armies. The units in each box are different but there are always three wooden blocks for each army (color). Buy several sets; every box adds useful wooden blocks to your game.

The Heroes and Treasures set includes Chaos creatures and Artifacts.1 vol, 1 pgs 2012 US, COLUMBIA GAMES
NEW-box ......$12.00

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1-COL8512 Dalgliesh, Tom WIZARD KINGS: Ancient King Expansion An expansion blockset for Wizard Kings. It contains 21 blocks: an assortment of seven historical armies: Egyptians, Greeks, Persians, Romans, Huns, Chinese, and Japanese. The units in each box are different but there are always three wooden blocks for each army (color). Every box adds useful wooden blocks to your game. Yes, you can mix n' match nationalities within the same army, or, create a single-empire army.

Ancient Kings includes new invocations for clerics that are based on the culture or deities of each army.1 vol, 1 pgs 2012 US, COLUMBIA GAMES
NEW-box ......$12.00

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1-COL8549 Dalgliesh, Tom WIZARD KINGS: Map Pack 1-12 12 full-color geomorphic maps (each 15 x 11 inches). Used with the Wizard Kings/Ancient Kings, but for those looking for a nice selection of generic hexed maps with nice, wide 2 and 1/8-inches across hexes, these are for you.1 vol, 12 pgs 2012 US, COLUMBIA GAMES
NEW-maps ......$60.00

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1-2239203 Erize, Alvaro & Francisco Clash of Spears -28 mm Gallic Boxed Set By the 4th century BC, the Celtic tribes that had originated in central Europe had greatly expanded having reached Spain, France and even crossed the Alps into Italy. As avid fighters Gauls formed part of most conflicts in the Mediterranean, either directly or a s eager mercenaries.

A Gallic warband relies first and foremost on the courage and ferociousness of its warriors, especially its Noble cast that is willing to lead the warband into the fray. Few can withstand the Gallic charge but a Gallic chieftain must be careful as his men can also tire quickly and become vulnerable if their impetus is spent. A strong Noble cavalry though, can be the perfect relief force to ensure that the warband gets a respite when needed. So Chieftain, lead your men forward...for Plunder and Glory!

Contains 39 foot figures and 6 mounted figures. All miniatures are 28mm sized, made of plastic and supplied unpainted. Figures supplied by Victrix.
1 vol, 45 pgs 2020 US, FIGHTING HEDGEHOG
NEW-box ......$64.00 rct

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1-2239297 Erize, Alvaro & Francisco CLASH OF KATANAS: Quick Reference Cards This set of quick reference cards includes every trait listed in the Clash of Katanas rule book. It is a helpful playing aid that allows you to bring to the table all the traits present in your army for easy reference during game play. These, standard poker sized (2.5x3.5-inch) top-quality cards, come in their own Clash of Katanas themed box.1 vol, 156 pgs 2023 US, FIGHTING HEDGEHOG
NEW-pb, available late January 2023 ......$17.00 rct

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1-2239298 Erize, Alvaro & Francisco CLASH OF KATANAS: Tokens Although you don't need special tokens to play Clash of Katanas, this set of punch out cardboard tokens will come very handy for players looking to add some flare to their games. Tokens include, action tokens, character wounds, unloaded tokens, ready tokens, extra equipment tokens, and hidden deployment tokens. It also includes a set of tokens to track readiness and ammunition for the Korean Hwacha.1 vol, 156 pgs 2023 US, FIGHTING HEDGEHOG
NEW-pb, available late January 2023 ......$11.00 rct

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1-DVAI01 FireForge FIREFORGE DEUS VULT: 28mm Armies Of Islam - Berber Infantry This box contains 24 multi-part plastic Berber Infantry soldiers that you can assemble with several weapons like swords, shields and/or bows. Figures are supplied unpainted and require a little assembly.1 vol, 24 pgs 2022 UK, FIREFORGE GAMES
NEW-box ......$36.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-DVAI02 FireForge FIREFORGE DEUS VULT: 28mm Armies Of Islam - Black Guard This box contains 24 multi-part plastic Black Guard soldiers with their characteristic spears and shields. This kit contains also several accessories to assemble standard bearers and musicians. Figures are supplied unpainted and require a little assembly.1 vol, 24 pgs 2022 UK, FIREFORGE GAMES
NEW-box ......$34.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-DVMO05 FireForge FIREFORGE DEUS VULT: 28mm Turcopoles This box set contains twelve 28mm multi-part plastic Turcopoles and unbarded horses, which can be assembled with several choice of weapons like shields, lances, bows, and with several different heads and accessories. Box content: 3 Turcopoles Frames, 4 Byzantine Horses Frames, and 12 25mm x 50mm square bases. Figures are supplied unpainted and require a little assembly.1 vol, 24 pgs 2022 UK, FIREFORGE GAMES
NEW-box, available late June 2022 ......$34.00 DISCOUNT:10%

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1-DVSP01 FireForge FIREFORGE DEUS VAULT: Spanish Almughavars28mm Plastic Figures Box set contains 24 multi-part 28mm plastic Almughavars figures which can be assembled with several weapons like cleavers, swords, and spears. You will be able also to assemble them with shields or javelins. Several heads and accessories like a banner are included. Figures are supplied unpainted and require a little assembly.

Box contains: 4 frames of Almughavars (24 figures), 4 frames of weapons and accessories, and 20mm x 20mm square bases (24 bases).
1 vol, 24 pgs 2022 UK, FIREFORGE GAMES
NEW-box ......$42.00 DISCOUNT:10%

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1-DVWA06 FireForge FIREFORGE DEUS VAULT: WESTERN KNIGHTS 28mm Plastic Figures This box set contains twelve 28mm multi-part plastic medieval Western Knights with barded horses, which can be assembled with several choices of weapons, shields, heads and accessories. Figures are supplied unpainted and require assembly.

Box Contents: Western Knights Frames x 3; 12 Additional Resin Heads; Barded Horses Frames x 6; and 12 25mmx50mm square bases.
1 vol, 25 pgs 2021 UK, FIREFORGE GAMES
NEW-box ......$36.00 DISCOUNT:10%

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1-FF006 FireForge TEMPLAR INFANTRY: 28mm Plastic Figures This box enables you to build up to 24 Templar Infantry soldiers in heavy armour of the 12th-13th century. Several weapon options like spears, swords, axes, maces, and crossbows are included. You'll be able to build up to 12 Crossbowmen and/or up to 12 Dismounted Templar Knights and/or up to 24 Templar Sergeants figures. Figures are supplied unpainted and require some assembly.

The box contains enough plastic bases for Deus Vult gaming system: 4 bases of 60mm x 40mm and 6 bases of 20mm x 20mm.1 vol, 24 pgs 2013 UK, FIREFORGE GAMES
NEW-Box ......$34.00 DISCOUNT:10%

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1-FF007 FireForge MOUNTED SERGEANTS AT ARMS: 28mm Plastic Figures This box set contains twelve 28mm multi-part plastic Sergeants at Arms with a mixture of barded and unbarded horses. You can build several types of Sergeants with a choice of many weapons among which you'll find crossbows for assembling Mounted Crossbowmen units. Figures are 28mm sized, supplied unpainted and require some assembly.

The box contains enough plastic bases for Deus Vult gaming system: 3 bases of 50mm x 50mm and 6 bases of 25mm x 50mm.1 vol, 24 pgs 2013 UK, FIREFORGE GAMES
NEW-Box ......$34.00 DISCOUNT:10%

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1-FF008 FireForge STEPPE WARRIORS: 28mm Plastic Figures This set makes up 24 Steppe Warriors on foot, with lots of weapon options including spears, swords, axes, maces, and bows. 1 vol, 24 pgs 2013 UK, FIREFORGE GAMES
NEW-box ......$34.00 DISCOUNT:10% blk

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1-FF009 FireForge MONGOL CAVALRY: 28mm Plastic Figures This set makes up 12 28mm Mongol Horse Archers, with lots of weapon options including spears, swords, axes, maces, and bows. 1 vol, 12 pgs 2014 UK, FIREFORGE GAMES
NEW-box ......$34.00 DISCOUNT:10% blk

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1-FF010 FireForge MEDIEVAL RUSSIAN INFANTRY: 28mm Plastic Figures This box enables you to build up to 25 Russian Medieval Infantry soldiers in heavy armour. You'll be able to build up to 10 Bowmen, and/or up to 10 armed with two-handed axe, and/or up to 5 armed with sword, and/or up to 5 armed with mace, and/or up to 24 armed with Spear. Figures are supplied unpainted and require some assembly.

The box contains plastic bases for Deus Vult gaming system: 60mm x 40mm = 4 bases and 20mm x 20mm = 6 bases.1 vol, 25 pgs 2016 UK, FIREFORGE GAMES
NEW-box ......$34.00

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1-FF011 FireForge FIREFORGE MEDIEVAL ARCHERS: 28mm Plastic Figures Contains enough troops to assemble up to 24 medieval archers in 28mm scale. Includes bases. 1 vol, 24 pgs 2016 UK, FIREFORGE GAMES
NEW-box ......$34.00 DISCOUNT:25% blk

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1-FF012 FireForge FIREFORGE: Post-Viking Scandinavian Infantry: 28mm Plastic Figures This box enables you to build up to 25 Post-Viking Scandinavian Infantry soldiers in heavy armour. You'll be able to build up to 10 Bowmen, and/or up to 10 armed with two-handed axe, and/or up to 5 armed with sword, and/or up to 5 armed with mace, and/or up to 24 armed with Spear. Figures are supplied unpainted and require some assembly.

The box contains plastic bases for Deus Vult gaming system: 60mm x 40mm = 4 bases and 20mm x 20mm = 6 bases.1 vol, 24 pgs 2017 UK, FIREFORGE GAMES
NEW-box ......$34.00

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1-FF013 FireForge FIREFORGE: Byzantine Spearmen 28mm Plastic Figures This box enables you to build up to 25 Byzantine Skoutatoi in heavy armor. You'll be able to build up to 25 Spearmen, and/or up to 10 armed with sword. All the figures in the box can be assembled with two different types of shields, building early or later period Byzantines. Also, the box contains 25 plastic 20x20mm bases.

Figures are supplied unpainted and require a little assembly.1 vol, 25 pgs 2017 UK, FIREFORGE GAMES
NEW-box ......$35.00

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1-FF014 FireForge ALBION'S KNIGHTS: Fireforge 28mm Plastic Figures This box set contains twelve 28mm multi-part plastic Fantasy Knights with barded horses, which can be assembled with several choice of weapons, shields, heads and accessories. Figures are supplied unpainted and require a little assembly. The box also contains plastic bases: 50mm x 50mm = 6 bases and 25mm x 50mm = 4 bases.1 vol, 12 pgs 2017 UK, FIREFORGE GAMES
NEW-box ......$35.00

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1-FF015 FireForge FOOT KNIGHTS: Fireforge 28mm Plastic Figures This box contains 30 multi-part 28mm plastic medieval infantry soldiers of the 11th to 13th century. You will be able to build up to 15 with long sword and 15 with two-handed sword models.

Figures are supplied unpainted and require a little assembly. The box contains plastic bases: 40mm x 60mm = 4 bases and 20mm x 20mm = 6 bases.1 vol, 12 pgs 2018 UK, FIREFORGE GAMES
NEW-box ......$35.00

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1-FF016 FireForge FIREFORGE: BYZANTINE AUXILIARIES 28mm Plastic Figures This box enables you to build 25 Byzantine Auxiliaries -- 10 armored archers, and up to 5 Slingers, up to 10 light archers, and up to 10 javelinman. The box contains plastic bases: 20mm x 20mm = 25 bases. Figures are supplied unpainted and require a little assembly.1 vol, 25 pgs 2017 UK, FIREFORGE GAMES
NEW-box ......$35.00

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1-UMEG003 Hall, Simon Mortem et Gloriam Hunnic MeG Pacto Starter Army - 15mm Ultracast plastic figures Box contents:

4 x Generals (2-part models to allow variable poses)
12 x Noble cavalry (2-part models to allow variable poses; includes separate quivers)
4 x Alan cavalry (assorted mix of poses)
4 x Horse archers (2-part models to allow variable poses)
1 vol, 24 pgs 2020 UK, PLASTIC SOLDIER
NEW-boxed set, o/p ......$68.00 rct

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1-UMEG008 Hall, Simon MORTEM ET GLORIAM: 15mm Late Imperial Roman Cavalry-- Ultracast Plastic Figures 16 x armoured cavalry (assorted poses; mix of armoured and unarmoured horses)1 vol, 16 pgs 2021 UK, PLASTIC SOLDIER
NEW-bag, available late January 2022 ......$20.00 rct

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1-UMEG012 Hall, Simon MORTEM ET GLORIAM: 15mm Hunnic Noble Cavalry- Ultracast Plastic Figures 16 x Horse archers (2-part models to allow variable poses)1 vol, 16 pgs 2021 UK, PLASTIC SOLDIER
NEW-bag, available late January 2022 ......$20.00 rct

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1-UMEG013 Hall, Simon MORTEM ET GLORIAM: 15mm Hunnic Horse Archer Cavalry- Ultracast Plastic Figures 16 x Horse archers (2-part models to allow variable poses)1 vol, 16 pgs 2021 UK, PLASTIC SOLDIER
NEW-bag, available late January 2022 ......$20.00 rct

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1-UMEG016 Hall, Simon MORTEM ET GLORIAM: 15mmSassanid Persian Unarmoured Horse Archer Cavalry- Ultracast Plastic Figures 16 x Unarmoured Horse Archers (assorted mix of poses)1 vol, 16 pgs 2021 UK, PLASTIC SOLDIER
NEW-bag, available late January 2022 ......$20.00 rct

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1-UMEG021 Hall, Simon MORTEM ET GLORIAM: 15mm Celtic Light Chariots -- Ultracast Plastic Figures These 15mm plastic miniatures are based on the metal range by Corvus Belli. Contents: 2 chariots and crew1 vol, 2 pgs 2020 UK, PLASTIC SOLDIER
NEW-bag ......$17.00 rct

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1-UMEG022 Hall, Simon MORTEM ET GLORIAM: 15mm British Skirmishers -- Ultracast Plastic Figures These 15mm plastic miniatures are based on the metal range by Corvus Belli. Contents: 8 cavalry (assorted mix of poses) and 16 infantry (assorted mix of slinger poses). 1 vol, 24 pgs 2020 UK, PLASTIC SOLDIER
NEW-bag ......$20.00 rct

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1-UMEG025 Hall, Simon MORTEM ET GLORIAM 15mm STARTER ARMY: Hundred Year's War English This 15mm MeG Pacto Starter Army contains 101 Ultracast plastic figures:

3 x mounted generals (assorted mix of poses)
6 x foot command (6 different poses)
18 x foot men-at-arms (assorted mix of poses)
54 x longbowmen (assorted mix of poses, armoured and unarmoured)
30 x billmen (assorted mix of poses)1 vol, 240 pgs 2020 UK, PLASTIC SOLDIER
NEW-boxed set ......$58.00 rct

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1-UMEG027 Hall, Simon Mortem et Gloriam 15mm STARTER ARMY: Hundred Year's War French This 15mm MeG Pacto Starter Army contains 87 Ultracast plastic figures: 3 x mounted generals (assorted mix of poses); 6 x foot command (6 different poses); 18 x mounted knights (assorted mix of poses); 18 x foot knights (assorted mix of poses); 24 x crossbowmen (assorted mix of poses); and 18 x spearmen with pavise (assorted mix of poses). 1 vol, 240 pgs 20201UK, PLASTIC SOLDIER
NEW-boxed set ......$58.00 rct

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1-UMEG028 Hall, Simon MORTEM ET GLORIAM: 15mm Carthaginian Elephants -- Ultracast Plastic Figures These 15mm plastic miniatures are based on the metal range by Corvus Belli.

Contents: 2 x Carthaginian elephants & crew1 vol, 16 pgs 2021 UK, PLASTIC SOLDIER
NEW-box, available early april 2021 ......$17.00 rct

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1-UMEG029 Hall, Simon MORTEM ET GLORIAM: 15mm Numidian Light Cavalry -- Ultracast Plastic Figures These 15mm plastic miniatures are based on the metal range by Corvus Belli.

Contents: 16 x Numidian cavalry (assorted poses1 vol, 16 pgs 2021 UK, PLASTIC SOLDIER
NEW-bag ......$20.00 rct

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1-UMEG030 Hall, Simon MORTEM ET GLORIAM 15mm STARTER ARMY: Classical Greek 15mm Ultracast plastic figures. Box contains:

1 x mounted general
8 x foot command (assorted mix of poses)
72 x hoplites (assorted mix of poses)
6 x cavalry (assorted mix of poses)
12 x peltasts (assorted mix of poses)1 vol, 240 pgs 2021 UK, PLASTIC SOLDIER
NEW-box, available early July 2021 ......$58.00 rct

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1-217030 Harris, Forrest GUNFIGHTER'S BALL: Greenhorn Boxed Set The perfect way to get started playing Gunfighter's Ball. This boxed set includes three substantial MDF buildings, a corral, outhouse, six gunfighters (the Starter Faction), dice, poker chips for six characters, quick reference sheets, and playing cards. The rules, scenarios, character cards, and building instructions are available via a free download. The set represents about a 20-25% discount when compared to the cost of the individual items.

Models supplied unpainted. MDF slotta bases included. Lead-Free Pewter figures and MDF buildings with metal accessories.

Large 28mm or 'heroic' scale, which is 32mm to top of head on average. Matches Dead Man's Hand, Artizan, Copplestone, and other modern 28mm ranges.1 vol, 1 pgs 2018 US, KNUCKLEDUSTER
NEW-box, available late April 2018 ......$125.00 DISCOUNT:10%

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1-235882 Harris, Forrest GUNFIGHT ROYALE: Expansion Figure Packs: Mankillers Three new characters for Gunfight Royale: The Phantom, The Legend, and The Assassin. Includes three plastic figures plus their character/starting weapon cards.1 vol, 3 pgs 2023 US, KNUCKLEDUSTER MINIATURES
NEW-box, available mid February 2023 ......$21.00 rct

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1-235883 Harris, Forrest GUNFIGHT ROYALE: Expansion Figure Packs: Big Shots Three new characters for Gunfight Royale: The Bushranger, The Giant, and The Gun Hand.
Includes three plastic figures plus their character/starting weapon cards.1 vol, 3 pgs 2023 US, KNUCKLEDUSTER MINIATURES
NEW-box, available mid February 2023 ......$21.00 rct

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1-235884 Harris, Forrest GUNFIGHT ROYALE: Expansion Figure Packs: Mountaineers Three new characters for Gunfight Royale: The Claim Jumper, The Old Prospector, and The Mountain Man. Includes three plastic figures plus their character/starting weapon cards.1 vol, 3 pgs 2023 US, KNUCKLEDUSTER MINIATURES
NEW-box ......$21.00 rct

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1-GBA01 Harris, Forrest LONGHORN STEERS: 28mm-32mm Figures It's time for a cattle stampede! Longhorn cattle like the ones the cowboys brought from Texas to Kansas on the Chisholm Trail. Six cattle per pack. Assembly required (glue the horn rack to the top of the head), but not too fiddly. Lead-Free Pewter, supplied unpainted. 1 vol, 6 pgs 2018 US, KNUCKLEDUSTER
NEW-blister ......$24.00

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1-GBA02 Harris, Forrest STANDING HORSES WITH SADDLE: 28mm-32mm Figures Every western town needs horses standing around the hitching rail! Two horses with full tack. Supplied unpainted. MDF slotta base included. Lead-Free Pewter.1 vol, 2 pgs 2018 US, KNUCKLEDUSTER
NEW-blister ......$15.00

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1-GBBF01 Harris, Forrest SALOON CROWD BYSTANDERS: 28mm-32mm Figures All of the saloon bystanders in one collection. Includes the newest saloon gal, Kansas City Sal. Supplied unpainted. MDF slotta base included. Lead-Free Pewter.1 vol, 6 pgs 2018 US, KNUCKLEDUSTER
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1-GBBF02 Harris, Forrest FRONTIER WOMEN: 28mm-32mm Figures Six female bystanders for your Wild West town. Includes women going about their daily chores of shopping, sweeping, tending to the young'uns, and when completely fed up, packing a bag like Mary and taking the first stage out of Dodge! Supplied unpainted. MDF slotta base included. Lead-Free Pewter. 1 vol, 6 pgs 2018 US, KNUCKLEDUSTER
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1-GBBF03 Harris, Forrest SHOPKEEPERS: 28mm-32mm Figures Six shopkeepers for your Wild West town going about their daily chores. Supplied unpainted. MDF slotta base included. Lead-Free Pewter.1 vol, 6 pgs 2018 US, KNUCKLEDUSTER
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1-GBBF04 Harris, Forrest LABORER BYSTANDER FACTION: 28mm-32mm Figures Old West workers going about their daily labors: a blacksmith, gravedigger (or prospector, or ditch-digger), livery stable attendant, and men carrying various work-related items. Supplied unpainted. MDF slotta base included. Lead-Free Pewter.1 vol, 6 pgs 2018 US, KNUCKLEDUSTER
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1-GBFM01 Harris, Forrest MOUNTED COWBOY FACTION: 28mm-32mm Figures Each of the six figures in the Cowboy Faction pack reproduced as a mounted figure, plus horses. Supplied unpainted. Lead-Free Pewter. 1 vol, 6 pgs 2018 US, KNUCKLEDUSTER
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1-GBFM03 Harris, Forrest MOUNTED VAQUERO FACTION: 28mm-32mm Figures Six mounted figures with horses. These characters match the six characters in the Vaquero faction pack. These include the GBF figures Antonio, Arturo, Garcia, Heraclio, Lopez, and Shotgun Rodriguez. Supplied unpainted. MDF slotta base included. Lead-Free Pewter. 1 vol, 6 pgs 2018 US, KNUCKLEDUSTER
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1-GBFM04 Harris, Forrest OUTLAW FACTION MOUNTED: 28mm-32mm Figures The same characters in the Gunfighter's Ball Outlaw Faction, only mounted. Set includes six riders and six horses. Supplied unpainted. MDF slotta base included. Lead-Free Pewter.1 vol, 6 pgs 2018 US, KNUCKLEDUSTER
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1-GBFP01 Harris, Forrest EARP FACTION: 28mm-32mm Figures Wyatt, Virgil, Morgan, Doc (the Huckleberry Variant), plus Earp allies Texas Jack Vermillion and Turkey Creek Johnson. Supplied unpainted. MDF slotta bases included. Lead-Free Pewter.1 vol, 6 pgs 2018 US, KNUCKLEDUSTER
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1-GBFP02 Harris, Forrest COWBOY FACTION: 28mm-32mm Figures Curly Bill, Johnny Ringo, Billy Clanton, Tom Mclaury, Frank McLaury, and Ike Clanton, and instant gang of cowboys. Supplied unpainted. MDF slotta bases included. Lead-Free Pewter. 1 vol, 6 pgs 2018 US, KNUCKLEDUSTER
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1-GBFP03 Harris, Forrest VAQUERO FACTION: 28mm-32mm Figures Vaqueros Antonio, Arturo, Heraclio, Garcia, Lopez, and Shotgun Rodriguez; six of the Gunfighter's Ball vaquero figures in one pack. Supplied unpainted. MDF slotta bases included. Lead-Free Pewter.1 vol, 6 pgs 2018 US, KNUCKLEDUSTER
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1-GBFP04 Harris, Forrest OUTLAWS FACTION: 28mm-32mm Figures John Wesley Hardin, Jim Taylor, Old Man Taylor, Sam Starr, Doboy Taylor, and Dumas Lemat; six desperadoes for your next game of Desperado. Supplied unpainted. MDF slotta bases included. Lead-Free Pewter.1 vol, 6 pgs 2018 US, KNUCKLEDUSTER
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1-GBFP05 Harris, Forrest GOOD GUYS FACTION: 28mm-32mm Figures Six campy characters who constitute a ragtag band standing against evil on the frontier. Includes 'The Duck,' Elly, the Pegleg Deputy, Jimmy the singing quickdraw artist, Arkansas the riverboat gambler, and Chester, the drunk deputy. Supplied unpainted. MDF slotta base included. Lead-Free Pewter. 1 vol, 6 pgs 2018 US, KNUCKLEDUSTER
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1-GBFP06 Harris, Forrest PISTOL PACKIN' MAMAS FACTION: 28mm-32mm Figures Six ladies of the West, loaded for bear. Supplied unpainted. MDF slotta base included. Lead-Free Pewter.1 vol, 6 pgs 2018 US, KNUCKLEDUSTER
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1-GBFP07 Harris, Forrest STARTER FACTION: 28mm-32mm Figures A collection of miniatures to get you started in Wild West gaming. I fondly recall the set produced by Grenadier back in the 80's that first sparked my interested in shootout games. This isn't a carbon copy of that grand old set, but we've selected six unique character types from some of Gunfighter's Ball's earliest sculpts: A cowboy, sheriff, saloon gal, southwestern gunfighter (Billy the Kid), hired gun, and bartender. Supplied unpainted. MDF slotta base included. Lead-Free Pewter. 1 vol, 6 pgs 2018 US, KNUCKLEDUSTER
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1-GBFP08 Harris, Forrest PINKERTON FACTION: 28mm-32mm Figures The Pinkerton Agency were the first rent-a-cop outfit in the US, providing private security for the US Government as well as large business concerns. This set includes several Pinkerton Men, as well as one Wells-Fargo shotgun messenger, a guard for stagecoaches and other situations where large amounts of money were handled. Supplied unpainted. MDF slotta base included. Lead-Free Pewter. 1 vol, 6 pgs 2018 US, KNUCKLEDUSTER
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1-KDM11110 Harris, Forrest JESSE JAMES FACTION: 28mm figures Contains: Jesse James, Cole Younger, Frank James, Clell Mille, Charlie Pitts, and Jim Younger.1 vol, 6 pgs 2016 US, KNUCKLEDUSTER MINIATURES
NEW-blister, available mid October 2018 ......$27.00

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1-KDM11111 Harris, Forrest VIGILANTE FACTION: 28mm figures Contains: Howie, Grandpa Smith, J S Allen, Charlie Gump, John Isham, and Bones Brooks.1 vol, 6 pgs 2016 US, KNUCKLEDUSTER MINIATURES
NEW-blister, available mid October 2018 ......$27.00

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1-KDM11117 Harris, Forrest THE YOUNG POSSE: 28mm Old West Figures Lincoln County Wars faction pack with Billy the Kid and his gang. Gunfighter's Ball line. Supplied unpainted. MDF slotta bases included. Lead-Free Pewter. Contemporary (large) 28mm scale. Matches today's more generously-proportioned '28mm' figures (ex. Dead Man's Hand).1 vol, 6 pgs 2020 US, KNUCKLEDUSTER MINIATURES
NEW-blister, available late March 2020 ......$18.00 rct

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1-KDM11301 Harris, Forrest PLAINS WARRIORS: 28mm Figures Pack will include six warriors on foot. Warriors from the Lakota, Northern Cheyenne, and Arapaho. Dismounted and in fighting poses. Gunfighter's Ball line. Supplied unpainted. MDF slotta bases included. Lead-Free Pewter. Contemporary (large) 28mm scale. Matches today's more generously-proportioned '28mm' figures (ex. Dead Man's Hand).1 vol, 6 pgs 2020 US, KNUCKLEDUSTER MINIATURES
NEW-blister, available late March 2020 ......$27.00 rct

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1-KDM12301 Harris, Forrest PLAINS WARRIORS MOUNTED: 28mm Figures Pack will include six warriors and their horses. Gunfighter's Ball line.1 vol, 6 pgs 2020 US, KNUCKLEDUSTER MINIATURES
NEW-blister, available late March 2020 ......$39.00 rct

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1-223480 Howarth, Duncan Scale Military Figure Conversions Converting models figures is a fascinating pastime, which can become rather costly if you choose models in metal, or resin. For those of us on a budget, yet still wanting to achieve a more than acceptable result, polythene figures [more usually the province of wargamers] set an interesting challenge. Today, we are blessed indeed that a great diversity of model soldiers, sailors and airmen in all scales, from all of the major combatant nations throughout history, are available from some very notable manufacturers across the world. The book includes detailed step-by-step guides to: Modifying figures - Changing arm and leg positions - Altering uniforms - Adding extra detail - Changing faces - Choosing the right tools for the job - Detailing your figures - Historical accuracy1 vol, 192 pgs 2020 UK, THE CROWOOD PRESS
NEW-pb, available late May 2020 ......$30.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-2363010 Kelley, Chris SCOUTS OUT! GERMAN PATROL BLISTER: 28mm Skirmish Wargaming in the Great War German Patrol Pack contains 5 unpainted figures: 1 Junior NCO, 3 German Soldiers, and 1 LMG.1 vol, 5 pgs 2023 US, SCOUTS OUT!
NEW-blister, available late April 2023 ......$15.00 rct

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1-2363011 Kelley, Chris SCOUTS OUT! GERMAN SNIPER BLISTER: 28mm Skirmish Wargaming in the Great War Contains 3 unpainted figures.1 vol, 3 pgs 2023 US, SCOUTS OUT!
NEW-blister, available late April 2023 ......$14.00 rct

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1-2363012 Kelley, Chris SCOUTS OUT! GERMAN SABOTEUR BLISTER: 28mm Skirmish Wargaming in the Great War Contains 2 unpainted figures.1 vol, 2 pgs 2023 US, SCOUTS OUT!
NEW-blister, available late April 2023 ......$13.00 rct

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1-2363013 Kelley, Chris SCOUTS OUT! GERMAN OFFICER BLISTER: 28mm Skirmish Wargaming in the Great War Contains 2 unpainted figures.1 vol, 2 pgs 2023 US, SCOUTS OUT!
NEW-blister, available late April 2023 ......$13.00 rct

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1-2363020 Kelley, Chris SCOUTS OUT! BRITISH PATROL BLISTER: 28mm Skirmish Wargaming in the Great War British Patrol Pack contains 5 unpainted figures: 1 Junior NCO, 3 British Soldiers, and 1 LMG.1 vol, 5 pgs 2023 US, SCOUTS OUT!
NEW-blister, available late April 2023 ......$15.00 rct

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1-2363021 Kelley, Chris SCOUTS OUT! BRITISH POINTMEN BLISTER: 28mm Skirmish Wargaming in the Great War Contains 3 unpainted figures.1 vol, 3 pgs 2023 US, SCOUTS OUT!
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1-2363022 Kelley, Chris SCOUTS OUT! BRITISH SAPPER BLISTER: 28mm Skirmish Wargaming in the Great War Contains 2 unpainted figures.1 vol, 2 pgs 2023 US, SCOUTS OUT!
NEW-blister, available late April 2023 ......$13.00 rct

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1-2363023 Kelley, Chris SCOUTS OUT! BRITISH OFFICER BLISTER: 28mm Skirmish Wargaming in the Great War Contains 2 unpainted figures.1 vol, 2 pgs 2023 US, SCOUTS OUT!
NEW-blister, available late April 2023 ......$13.00 rct

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1-2363030 Kelley, Chris SCOUTS OUT! FRENCH PATROL BLISTER: 28mm Skirmish Wargaming in the Great War French Patrol Pack contains 5 unpainted figures: 1 Junior NCO, 3 French Assault Soldiers, and 1 LMG.1 vol, 5 pgs 2023 US, SCOUTS OUT!
NEW-blister, available late April 2023 ......$15.00 rct

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1-2363040 Kelley, Chris SCOUTS OUT! AUSTRIAN PATROL BLISTER 28mm Skirmish Wargaming in the Great War Austro-Hungarian Patrol Pack contains 5 unpainted figures: 1 Junior NCO, 3 Austro-Hungarian Soldiers (Generic), and 1 Madsen LMG.1 vol, 5 pgs 2023 US, SCOUTS OUT!
NEW-blister, available late April 2023 ......$15.00 rct

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1-2236901 Kinrade, Warwick BATTLEGROUP NORTHAG - 10mm Soviet BMP-1 Company 10mm Ultracast plastic

Contains: 10 x BMP-1
1 vol, 0 pgs 2020 UK, PLASTIC SOLDIER
NEW-box ......$37.00 rct

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1-2236904 Kinrade, Warwick BATTLEGROUP NORTHAG - 10mm British Mechanised Infantry Platoon 10mm Ultracast plastic miniatures

CONTAINS:-
4 x FV432 APCs
34 infantry: 7 x 4 model fire team with GPMG; 1 x 2 model Sus Fire GPMG team; 1 x 2 model sniper team; and 1 x 2 model Carl Gustav team.


1 vol, 0 pgs 2020 UK, PLASTIC SOLDIER
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1-2236905 Kinrade, Warwick BATTLEGROUP NORTHAG - 10mm Soviet BTR-60 Company 10mm Ultracast plastic miniatures

Contains: 10 x BTR-60


1 vol, 0 pgs 2020 UK, PLASTIC SOLDIER
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1-2236906 Kinrade, Warwick BATTLEGROUP NORTHAG - 10mm British Chieftain Troop 10mm Ultracast plastic miniatures

Contains: 4 x Chieftain tanks with Stillbrew turret option

1 vol, 0 pgs 2020 UK, PLASTIC SOLDIER
NEW-box ......$18.00 rct

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1-2236913 Kinrade, Warwick BATTLEGROUP NORTHAG - 10mm Soviet T-62 Company 10mm Ultracast plastic miniatures

Contains: 10 x T-62 tanks
1 vol, 0 pgs 2020 UK, PLASTIC SOLDIER
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1-2236914 Kinrade, Warwick BATTLEGROUP NORTHAG - 10mm Soviet T-64 Company 10mm Ultracast plastic miniatures

Contains: 10 x T-64 tanks1 vol, 0 pgs 2020 UK, PLASTIC SOLDIER
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1-2236915 Kinrade, Warwick BATTLEGROUP NORTHAG - 10mm Soviet T-80 Company 10mm Ultracast plastic miniatures

Contains: 10 x T-80 tanks1 vol, 0 pgs 2020 UK, PLASTIC SOLDIER
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1-2236917 Kinrade, Warwick BATTLEGROUP NORTHAG - 10mm British Starter Army 10mm Ultracast plastic miniatures

CONTAINS:-
4 x Chieftain tanks with both normal and Stillbrew turret options
4 x FV432 APCs
2 x Scorpion/Scimitar light tanks (both turret options included)
35+ Infantry including Milans, Blowpipes, Carl Gustavs, sGPMG and sniper
1 vol, 0 pgs 2020 UK, PLASTIC SOLDIER
NEW-box ......$48.00 rct

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1-2236918 Kinrade, Warwick BATTLEGROUP NORTHAG - 10mm Soviet Starter Army
1 vol, 0 pgs 2020 UK, PLASTIC SOLDIER
NEW-box ......$98.00 rct

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1-2236919 Kinrade, Warwick BATTLEGROUP NORTHAG: 10mm Northag British SAS Patrol Contains:1 x SAS Land Rover and 4 x infantry.1 vol, 0 pgs 2020 UK, PLASTIC SOLDIER
NEW-blister ......$8.00 rct

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1-2236920 Kinrade, Warwick BATTLEGROUP NORTHAG: 10mm Northag British Spartan Patrol Contains: 2 x Spartan tracked armoured personnel carriers and infantry fire teams.1 vol, 0 pgs 2020 UK, PLASTIC SOLDIER
NEW-blister ......$10.00 rct

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1-2236921 Kinrade, Warwick BATTLEGROUP NORTHAG: 10mm Northag British Fox Patrol Contains: 2 x Fox armoured reconnaissance vehicles.1 vol, 0 pgs 2020 UK, PLASTIC SOLDIER
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1-2284501 McCullough, Joseph THE SILVER BAYONET: The British Unit 28mm Figures The figures represent: Officer, Highlander, Light Infantryman, Artilleryman, Doctor, Rifleman, Supernatural Investigator, and Veteran Hunter. All figures are 28mm sized, made of metal and supplied unpainted.1 vol, 8 pgs 2021 UK, NORTH STAR
NEW-box ......$39.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-2284502 McCullough, Joseph THE SILVER BAYONET: The Spanish Unit 28mm Figures The figures represent: Officer, Sapper, Infantryman, Artilleryman, Guerrilla, Champion of the Faith, Swordsman, and Veteran Hunter. All figures are 28mm sized, made of metal and supplied unpainted.1 vol, 8 pgs 2021 UK, NORTH STAR
NEW-box ......$39.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-2284503 McCullough, Joseph THE SILVER BAYONET: The French Unit 28mm Figures The figures represent: Officer, Highlander, Light Infantryman, Artilleryman, Doctor, Rifleman, Supernatural Investigator, Veteran Hunter. All figures are 28mm sized, made of metal and supplied unpainted.1 vol, 8 pgs 2021 UK, NORTH STAR
NEW-box ......$39.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-2284504 McCullough, Joseph THE SILVER BAYONET: The Russian Unit 28mm Figures The figures represent: Your Officer, a Werebear, a Champion of the Faith, a Light Cavalyman,an Infantryman, a Rifleman, a Supernatural Investigator, and a Veteran Hunter. All figures are 28mm sized, made of metal, and supplied unpainted.1 vol, 8 pgs 2021 UK, NORTH STAR
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1-2284505 McCullough, Joseph THE SILVER BAYONET: The Austrian Unit 28mm Figures The figures represent: A Strategist, a Dhamphir, a Grenadier, an Artillerist, an Occultist, an Infantryman, a Supernatural Investigator, and a Veteran Hunter. All figures are 28mm sized, made of metal, and supplied unpainted.

1 vol, 8 pgs 2021 UK, NORTH STAR
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1-2284506 McCullough, Joseph THE SILVER BAYONET: The Prussian Unit 28mm Figures The figures represent: A Light cavalryman, a Swordsman, an Infantryman, an Occultist, a Doctor, a Rifleman, a Strategist, and a Veteran Hunter. All figures are 28mm sized, made of metal, and supplied unpainted.1 vol, 8 pgs 2021 UK, NORTH STAR
NEW-box ......$39.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-2284507 McCullough, Joseph THE SILVER BAYONET: Vampires 28mm Figures Two 28mm Vampires from the Ancien Regime. Metal figures, designed by Mark Copplestone, are supplied unpainted. 1 vol, 2 pgs 2022 UK, NORTH STAR
NEW-box, available late February 2022 ......$10.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-2284508 McCullough, Joseph THE SILVER BAYONET: Living Scarecrows 28mm Figures Two 28mm Scarecrows. Metal figures, designed by Mark Copplestone, are supplied unpainted.

Whenever a sky battle occurs, it is not uncommon for local scarecrows to come to life, pull themselves down from their stakes, and go hunting for the living. Probably an accidental creation, these creatures do a lot to spread fear through the countryside.
1 vol, 2 pgs 2022 UK, NORTH STAR
NEW-box, available late February 2022 ......$10.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-2284509 McCullough, Joseph THE SILVER BAYONET: Revenants 28mm Figures Five 28mm Revenants. Metal figures, designed by Mark Copplestone, are supplied unpainted.

Although it is almost never mentioned, it is common knowledge amongst that military that after any major battle at least a few of the dead will rise again. These revenants remember nothing, are incapable of communication, and attack any living creature on sight. It is often the job of a specialist unit to patrol the edge of a fresh battlefield at night and make sure any revenants that come walking are permanently put down. Unfortunately, since they no longer rely on any of their internal organs, it is hard to kill them with firearms, and most units resort to hacking them down with swords.
1 vol, 2 pgs 2022 UK, NORTH STAR
NEW-box, available late February 2022 ......$20.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-2284510 McCullough, Joseph THE SILVER BAYONET: Bandits 28mm Figures Five 28mm Bandits. Metal figures are supplied unpainted.

Some of the creatures of darkness employ humans as guards, helpers, or just extra muscle. These are often deserters, criminals, and thieves. Whatever their background, they tend to be unscrupulous, uncaring, and generally beyond redemption.
1 vol, 2 pgs 2022 UK, NORTH STAR
NEW-box, available late February 2022 ......$20.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-2284515 McCullough, Joseph THE SILVER BAYONET: The Second Austrian Unit 28mm Figures To play the Silver Bayonet, you choose an Officer figure from your preferred nation, and you recruit a special unit of skilled Soldiers to take on investigations and to battle against supernatural forces. This typical Austrian Unit can be used by itself or with the First Austrian unit. The 2nd unit contains: Doctor, Heavy cavalryman, Light cavalryman, Irregular trooper, Highwayman, Coachman, Woodsman, and Tactician. All figures are 28mm sized, made of metal and supplied unpainted.1 vol, 8 pgs 2023 UK, NORTH STAR
NEW-box ......$39.00 DISCOUNT:10% inc

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1-2284595 McCullough, Joseph THE SILVER BAYONET WAVE FIVE DEAL: 28mm Figures One each of all the new releases:
* The Silver Bayonet: The Carpathians Castle Fier book
* Second Austrian Unit
* Second Russian Unit
* Dog-Head (Capcaun)
* Bloodless Hounds
* Vrykolakas
* Forest Witch
* Marcea Lupul
* Pixies
* Cultists
* Dark Wolf
* Ghouls
* Plus one exclusive model of an Alpine Demon.1 vol, 27 pgs 2023 UK, NORTH STAR
NEW-box set, available early June ......$199.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-222400 Morbey, Peter CREATING A NAPOLEONIC WARGAMES ARMY: 1809-1815 Describes the creation of a wargames' army and provides essential guidance for someone starting out in wargaming through to the more experienced gamer. With more than 290 color photographs, it describes how the armies of the main nations -- France, Britain, Russia, Prussia and Austria - were organized. Illustrates the uniforms and battle formations using computer-aided plans and demonstrates practical modeling techniques from basic to more advanced. Detailed painting guides with accompanying step-by-step photographs are included as well as a chapter on the flags carried by these five armies during the wars.1 vol, 160 pgs 2019 UK, CROWOOD PRESS
NEW-pb ......$35.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-2284511 Owen, Mike THE SILVER BAYONET: Goblins 28mm Figures Five 28mm Goblins. Metal figures, designed by Mike Owens, are supplied unpainted.

The term goblin is loosely applied to a large group of wingless, 'trickster' fairies, and each nation has their own varieties and terms. While these creatures are small, and physically weak, they are also tough, hard-to-kill, and capable of huge amounts of mischief. One of the worst features of goblins is that their existence seems completely at-odds with technology, and their mere presence causes technology to fail. This, unfortunately, includes firearms.
1 vol, 2 pgs 2022 UK, NORTH STAR
NEW-box, available late February 2022 ......$20.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-2284512 Owen, Mike THE SILVER BAYONET: Army Deserter Bandits 28mm Figures Five 28mm sized metal figures, supplied unpainted. Some of the creatures of darkness employ humans as guards, helpers, or just extra muscle. These are often deserters, criminals, and thieves. Whatever their background, they tend to be unscrupulous, uncaring, and generally beyond redemption.1 vol, 2 pgs 2022 UK, NORTH STAR
NEW-box, available late November 2022 ......$20.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-2284513 Owen, Mike THE SILVER BAYONET: The Second British Unit 28mm Figures To play the Silver Bayonet, you choose an Officer figure from your preferred nation, and you recruit a special unit of skilled Soldiers to take on investigations and to battle against supernatural forces. We have put together a second typical British Unit for you to use in The Silver Bayonet. You can combine these with Soldiers from the first British Unit to make your own unique Unit.

The eight figures represent: Navy Officer, Grenadier, Marine, Heavy Cavalryman, Native Scout, Sailor, Occultist, and Light Cavalrywoman. All figures are 28mm sized, made of metal, and supplied unpainted.1 vol, 2 pgs 2022 UK, NORTH STAR
NEW-box, available late November 2022 ......$39.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-2284514 Owen, Mike THE SILVER BAYONET: The Second French Unit 28mm Figures To play the Silver Bayonet, you choose an Officer figure from your preferred nation, and you recruit a special unit of skilled Soldiers to take on investigations and to battle against supernatural forces. We have put together a typical French Unit for you to use in The Silver Bayonet. You can combine these Soldiers with the first French Unit to create your own unique Unit.

The eight figures represent: Officer, Doctor, Light Cavalryman, Native Scout, Artillerist, Guard, Infantrywoman, and Sailor. All figures are 28mm sized, made of metal and supplied unpainted.1 vol, 2 pgs 2022 UK, NORTH STAR
NEW-box, available late November 2022 ......$39.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-PMACW01 Perry, Alan and Michael PERRY 28MM HARD PLASTIC ACW INFANTRY Box of 36 28mm hard-plastic American Civil War figures also includes four flags. Can be painted as Union or Confederate.1 vol, 36 pgs 2013 UK, PERRY MINIATURES
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1-PMACW02 Perry, Alan and Michael 28MM HARD PLASTIC ACW CAVALRY Plastic American Civil War Cavalry ( box of 12 figures)1 vol, 12 pgs 2013 UK, NORTH STAR
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1-PMACW115 Perry, Alan and Michael PERRY UNION ACW HARD PLASTIC INFANTRY: American Civil War Union Infantry 1861-65 Contains: 40 figures, unit bases, flags, and painting guide. The figures in this box represent the bulk of the Union infantry forces during the Civil War. The figures are in the four-buttoned sack coat, which was the most common type of coat worn by Federal troops during the war. The set also contains both forage caps and board-brimmed hats for all the figures.

With this set, you can have up to 30 infantry charging, or 30 'right shoulder shift' plus a command of four figures and six figures in skirmish poses. However, there are many variations which can be built with this set, with additional skirmishing arms on the 'main' infantry sprue and various arms on the command sprue.1 vol, 40 pgs 2013 UK, PERRY MINIATURES
NEW-box, available late October 2016 ......$32.00 blk

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1-PMACW120 Perry, Alan and Michael PERRY UNION ACW INFANTRY: 28mm American Civil War Union Infantry Figures -- Sack Coats Skirmishing 1861-65 Box contains 38 figures with individual round bases and flags. The figures in this box are in skirmishing poses; firing, loading and running. They are all in sack coats and have the choice of either forage caps or broad-brimmed hats. The figures are the same as the Union box ACW 115 but are a different mix to allow a skirmish force to be built. You could also create a ragged firing line with most of the the figures too.1 vol, 38 pgs 2013 UK, PERRY MINIATURES
NEW-box, available early December 2016 ......$32.00 blk

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1-PMACW70 Perry, Alan and Michael PERRY 28MM HARD PLASTIC ACW ZOUAVES 1861-65 This box contains 42 Zouaves including command. They are represented in full zouave kit, the most colorful uniforms seen on the battlefields of the American Civil War. The figures are all advancing rapidly with arms that allow you to depict them all at 'right shoulder shift' or at the more intimidating 'charge'. Also for all the zouaves both unadorned fezzes and fezzes with turbans (for those units who occasionally used them in the field) are included. The box also includes uniform guides, flags, and bases.1 vol, 42 pgs 2013 UK, PERRY MINIATURES
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1-PMACW80 Perry, Alan and Michael PERRY CONFEDERATE ACW HARD PLASTIC INFANTRY: 28mm Rebel American Civil War figures Box contains 44 figures in the box, 8 flags, unit bases, and a painting guide. The figures in this box represent a Confederate infantry regiment form 1862 onwards although there are a fair amount of units that can be depicted from 1861 too. They are all represented in short jackets typical of the entire Confederate Army from mid-1863. Both caps and broad-brimmed hats are included for all figures as some regiments adopted the hat and others the cap, although most had a mix. All figures have separate arms to allow you build the regiment at 'right shoulder shift' or at the charge.1 vol, 44 pgs 2013 UK, PERRY MINIATURES
NEW-box, available late May 2016 ......$32.00 blk

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1-PMACW90 Perry, Alan and Michael PERRY ACW HARD PLASTIC ARTILLERY: 28mm American Civil War Artillery This set contains 3 guns, 3 limbers, and 18 crew plus bases. There are 4 gun barrels for each gun: Napoleon 12pdr, 3 inch Ordnance Rifle, 10 pdr Parrott, and 12 pdr Howitzer.

All the crew are multipose with many separate arm variants to enable you to create the right drill positions for the guns. There are separate forage caps, kepis, and slouch hats for all the crew so you can choose which side to portray.1 vol, 24 pgs 2013 UK, PERRY MINIATURES
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1-PMAO70 Perry, Alan and Michael PERRY AGINCOURT MOUNTED KNIGHTS 1415-29: 28mm Miniatures This boxed set of 28mm plastic miniatures contains 12 mounted European Knights. Six of these cavalry can be made as light horse (mounted archers or sergeants). 1 vol, 36 pgs 2019 UK, PERRY MINIATURES
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1-PMAW200 Perry, Alan and Michael PERRY 28MM HARD PLASTIC AWI INFANTRY This box contains 36 figures plus 2 casualties, unit bases, full painting guide, and flags for center company soldiers of a typical British regiment for the war. The regiments flank companies were normally detached to for combined light and grenadier battalions. They are represented in cut-down coats for campaign and come with three hat variants: the typical cocked hat, the un-cocked hat (i.e. board brimmed hat), and the 'Saratoga cap', cut down from the cocked hat. They can be assembled either at the charge or at the trail ( probably the most common drill position when operating in wooded countryside). The also wear the typical gaiter-trousers or American trousers which became very popular in the war. The officers are in simple undress coats favored on campaign.1 vol, 36 pgs 2013 UK, PERRY MINIATURES
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1-PMAW201 Perry, Alan and Michael PERRY 28MM HARD PLASTIC AWI CONTINENTAL INFANTRY The box contains 38 Continental Infantry with the option of four to six command figures and up to four Riflemen. All the rank and file can be assembled in either formal or informal marching poses.

Four figures on the 'Rifleman' sprue can be made up as either riflemen skirmishing or Continentals marching (formal and informal) in hunting shirts. These can be mixed in with the rest of the infantry, who are wearing coats, to create a less regular look to the unit.

The command sprue offers the option of up to three officer types and up to two standard bearer options. A drummer and two sergeant arms are also included with all the figures in the box, you also have the choice of three different types of head gear; the cocked hat, the short-brimmed round hat and a peaked cap.

Although the box is dated from 1776, when the continental system came in, there are many regiments from 1775 that can be assembled and are included in the painting guide. Also included: a full painting guide (with over 120 uniforms), flags and unit bases.1 vol, 36 pgs 2013 UK, PERRY MINIATURES
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1-PMBH80 Perry, Alan and Michael PERRY BRITISH NAPOLEONIC HUSSARS 1808-1815 28MM HARD PLASTIC As well as British hussars these can also be used as Kings German Legion and Hanoverian Hussars. There five variants of head gear for each hussar figure which allows you to use them from the beginning of the Peninsular War to and including the Waterloo campaign. All figures (except the trumpeter) have two arm variants, shouldered sword and at the charge. They are represented in campaign dress, with the pelisses separate which can be left off if depicting them in hot climates.

Box contains . 14 mounted figures . Unit bases . Painting guide



1 vol, 14 pgs 2013 UK, PERRY MINIATURES
NEW-box, available late February 2012 ......$32.00 blk

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1-PMBH90 Perry, Alan and Michael PERRY BRITISH LIGHT DRAGOONS 1808-1815: 28mm Hard Plastic The figures in the box cover all the regiments of the British Light Dragoons from 1808-15. The early Peninsular War uniforms (consisting of the dolman and classic Tarleton), as well as the late Peninsular War/Waterloo campaign uniform (consisting of the French style shako and coat) are included in the box.

The bodies are split at the waist, with overalled legs as well as breeches/booted legs provided. These are very animated set of cavalry due to the split bodies, separate heads and arms. Heads with helmets tropical climates included. With a small addition of a queue (either painted or modeled), the figures in this box can be used back to 1800.

Box contains 14 mounted figures in the box (12 troopers, one officer, and one trumpeter). Full uniform guide and service records and unit bases.1 vol, 14 pgs 2013 UK, PERRY MINIATURES
NEW-box, available late July 2015 ......$32.00

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1-PMBN01 Perry, Alan and Michael 28MM HARD PLASTIC BRITISH NAPOLEONIC INFANTRY The box contains 42 Infantry figures representinga regiment of British line Infantry in a firingline. A regimental command, centre/flank companies as well as Rifle company. Flags, uniform guides.1 vol, 42 pgs 2012
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1-PMFN01 Perry, Alan and Michael 28MM HARD PLASTIC FRENCH NAPOLEONIC INFANTRY The box contains 42 Infantry figures in campaignclothing (half in Bardin regulation short tailedhabit-veste', half in great coats, all in overalls Flags, uniform guides, additional heads and bases1 vol, 42 pgs 2012
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1-PMFN120 Perry, Alan and Michael PERRY FRENCH NAPOLEONIC HEAVY CAVALRY - 28MM HARD PLASTIC The box contains 14 cavalrymen, including 1 officer, 1 trumpeter, and 1 standard bearer. All the figures come with both Cuirassier and Carabinier heads, and also three dead each of British and French Infantry.1 vol, 20 pgs 2013 UK, PERRY MINIATURES
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1-PMFN130 Perry, Alan and Michael FRENCH NAPOLEONIC DRAGOONS - 28MM HARD PLASTIC The box contains 13 mounted and 8 dismounted (this allows for horse holders); helmets and the oldbearskins are included; and an extra 6 British and French Infantry casualties. A full box.1 vol, 27 pgs 2012
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1-PMFN140 Perry, Alan and Michael PERRY FRENCH NAPOLEONIC HUSSARS - 28MM HARD PLASTIC The figures in the box cover the regiments in the French army from the Revolutionary War to the end of the Empire. They can be represented in their stunning full dress uniforms or their more functional (yet still colorful ) campaign dress.

Included in the box are enough heads to kit the whole unit out in either mirlitons, colpacks, 3 different types of bell top shakos (one of which is covered) or cylindrical shakos. The torsos are separate from the legs to allow you to choose between the full dress breaches or campaign overalls. The pelisses and carbines are also separate.

Box contains: 14 mounted figures, unit bases, and extensive painting guide.1 vol, 14 pgs 2013 UK, PERRY MINIATURES
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1-PMFN220 Perry, Alan and Michael PERRY FRENCH NAPOLEONIC CHASSEURS: 28mm Hard Plastic Figures The figures in this box represent Line Chasseurs a Cheval from 1808-15. Four uniform variants are included - campaign and full dress for 1808-12, and campaign and full dress for 1812-15. During this period, the coat changed from the single-breasted Kinski coat to the lapeled Spencer coat around 1812, although the latter probably took a while to replace the former. Both types presented in this set, along with elite company uniforms. The figures in the Kinski coat can also be used as Hussars in campaign dress. There are multiple arm poses and many headgear variants.

Box contains: 14 mounted figures, unit bases, and extensive painting guide.1 vol, 14 pgs 2018 UK, PERRY MINIATURES
NEW-softcover, available late April 2018 ......$32.00

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1-PMFN250 Perry, Alan and Michael PERRY FRENCH NAPOLEONIC INFANTRY BATTALION 1807-14: 28mm Hard Plastic Figures The box contains 44 figures: 36 man battalion marching or attacking plus 8 Elite company men skirmishing.1 vol, 44 pgs 2019 UK, PERRY MINIATURES
NEW-box, available mid January 2020 ......$32.00 rct

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1-PMFN260 Perry, Alan and Michael PERRY FRENCH NAPOLEONIC ELITE COMPANIES 1807-14: 28mm Hard Plastic Figures This box contains 40 figures in skirmishing poses and includes individual round bases -- ideal for skirmish gaming.1 vol, 44 pgs 2019 UK, PERRY MINIATURES
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1-PMPN01 Perry, Alan and Michael PERRY 28MM HARD PLASTIC PRUSSIAN NAPOLEONIC INFANTRY 1813-15 The set comprises of 40 Line Musketeers/Grenadiers plus a detachment of 6 Volunteer Jaegers which were attached to battalions. The 40 infantry will give you a full strength battalion at 20:1, although we will be making the command frame available to buy separately too (direct from us) for those who use a different ratio.

There are enough heads with covered shakos for all the figures in the box. In addition there will be heads with the Line Feldmutze and peaked Schirmutze for the Jaegers as Silesian units had them. Likewise the Jaeger belly pouch is separate as some Volunteer Jaeger units had them. Most figures are in 3 pieces as we realize people like to build up units quickly, so you have the head, equipment (knapsack, haversack, cartridge box, short sword and half the greatcoat are in one piece) and body to put together.1 vol, 40 pgs 2013 UK, PERRY MINIATURES
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1-PMRN20 Perry, Alan and Michael PERRY 28MM RUSSIAN NAPOLEONIC INFANTRY 1809-14 HARD PLASTIC There are 40 hard plastic figures in the box as well as unit bases, flags and painting guide.

The figures in this box represent a battalion of a Russian Infantry regiment from 1809-1814. All figures have the option of the 1809 or 1812 kiwer (shako) or forage caps. The 1809 kiwer continued in use alongside the 1812 pattern until late in the war. The 1811 regulations stipulated that a grenadier platoon was attached to each battalion , these are also included in the box. The figures can be painted as a regular 'Infantry' battalion, or that of Jagers or Marines.1 vol, 40 pgs 2013 UK, PERRY MINIATURES
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1-PMSA01 Perry, Alan and Michael Mahdist Ansar: 28mm Figures Sudanese Tribesmen 1881-1885 The box contains 40 28mm multi-part, hard-plastic miniatures, including command. These can be assembled to represent the Beja (Fuzzy Wuzzies: early or late war), Kordofan rebels, or Nile Arabs that fought the British and Egyptian forces between 1881-85 during the Mahdist Uprising.

There are two command sprues and three infantry on which are 40 Beja heads, and 40 bare-headed and capped ones as well. All arms are separate with a mixture of spears, swords, throwing sticks, and eight rifles. The 36 shields are intended for the Beja.

Also provided is historical background by Lt. Col. Mike Snook, six flags, and sand-colored unit bases.1 vol, 40 pgs 2013 UK, PERRY MINIATURES
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1-PMWR01 Perry, Alan and Michael 28MM HARD PLASTIC WARS OF THE ROSES INFANTRY The box contains 40 infantrymen including 4 fullyarmored command and parts to allow you to buildupto 18 billmen or 30 archers. Also a randomselection of flags for Wakefield, Towton, Bosworth1 vol, 40 pgs 2013 UK, PErry
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1-PMWR20 Perry, Alan and Michael PERRY 'MERCENARIES' European Infantry 1450-1500 This new box contains 40 multi-part figures which can be assembled as pikemen (up to 18), crossbowmen (up to 12) and handgunners (up to 12 models) as well as command. It includes 12 European polearm heads which are designed to customize the arms carrying pikes, also separate pavises, targes/ bucklers and sword arms. Designed to be used for the bulk or part of many European armies such as Burgundy, Switzerland, France, the Holy Roman Empire, the Low Countries, Italy, late 15th century Spain, and mercenaries fighting for both sides during The Wars of the Roses.
1 vol, 40 pgs 2012
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1-PMWR40 Perry, Alan and Michael PERRY 28MM MOUNTED MEN AT ARMS 1450-1500 HARD PLASTIC This new box contains 12 multi-part figures.1 vol, 40 pgs 2013 UK, PERRY MINIATURES
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1-PMWR50 Perry, Alan and Michael PERRY 28MM FOOT KNIGHTS 1450-1500 HARD PLASTIC The box contains 38 multi-part plastic figures for assembling Foot Knights1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 UK, PERRY MINIATURES
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1-PMWR60 Perry, Alan and Michael PERRY 28MM LIGHT CAVALRY FIGURES: 1450-1500 The box contains 12 plastic horsemen that can be assembled with light lances, crossbows or as mounted archers. It also contains parts for command figures, some banners, and historical information.1 vol, 12 pgs 2013 UK, PERRY MINIATURES
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1-WGA01 Priestley, Rick BEYOND THE GATES OF ANTARES: Rules Beyond the Gates of Antares, from the creator of Warhammer 40,000, offers a universe vast beyond comprehension, a universe set in the Seventh Age of Humanity. Across millions of worlds rival empires are locked in a struggle for dominance, driven by intellects that are as much machine as human, the omniscient integrated machine intelligence of a society and a time very different to our own.

Travel through Antarean dimensional gateways to the galaxy spanning empires of the Pan-Human Concord and Isorian Senatex, and further to the myriad worlds of the Determinate and beyond. We will board the glittering space borne cities of the Vardari, the great mercantile powers of Antarean space, and we will confront foes as implacable as the Ghar and as merciless as the Renegade NuHu Shards.

1 vol, 260 pgs 2015 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-WGADICE2 Priestley, Rick BEYOND THE GATES OF ANTARES: Ghar Dice Pack Pack contains 12 Warlord Games order dice.1 vol, 1 pgs 2015 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-225130 Singleton, Andy PAINTING WARGAMING FIGURES: Rome's Northern Enemies - British, Celts, Germans and Dacians The emphasis is on achievable results and practical advice to get your army painted and ready for gaming in a reasonable time frame, and achieve a fine collection that will look great on the shelf or table. Most of the figures featured in the numerous illustrations are 28mm but the techniques described are easily adaptable to smaller scales and to plastic or metal. Step-by-step guidance takes the process from initial preparation and assembly of the figure, to finishing and basing. Themed chapters cover armor, clothing, skin tones, warpaint and tattoos, shields and horses.1 vol, 144 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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2-225130 Singleton, Andy PAINTING WARGAMING FIGURES: Rome's Northern Enemies - British, Celts, Germans and Dacians The emphasis is on achievable results and practical advice to get your army painted and ready for gaming in a reasonable time frame, and achieve a fine collection that will look great on the shelf or table. Most of the figures featured in the numerous illustrations are 28mm but the techniques described are easily adaptable to smaller scales and to plastic or metal. Step-by-step guidance takes the process from initial preparation and assembly of the figure, to finishing and basing. Themed chapters cover armor, clothing, skin tones, warpaint and tattoos, shields and horses.1 vol, 144 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-218491 Stallard, John CRUEL SEAS: Royal Navy Vosper MTB Flotilla - 1:300 Scale Six Vosper MTBs (3 early and 3 late): 1/300 Scale plastic models.

At the outbreak of war, Britain had 3 formed MTB flotillas, precious few to cover the world's largest empire. But with judicious use of what were pre-war civilian boatyards and the huge resources of their empire and help from the USA, the Coastal Forces would in 1944 have 25,000 sailors in over 2000 small craft.

These Flotillas, enhanced by Commonwealth, Dutch, Norwegian, French, and other free forces sank over 400 enemy vessels, including 48 E-boats and 32 midget submarines. They also accounted for 32 Axis aircraft and fired in total 1169 torpedoes. This impressive tactical achievement contributed mightily to the Allied strategic successes. 1 vol, 6 pgs 2018 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-218492 Stallard, John CRUEL SEAS: US Navy PT Boat Flotilla - 1:300 Scale Contains: Six PT boats (3x Elco and 3x Higgins) 1/300 Scale plastic models.

On December 7th, 1941, the US Navy could only boast 3 squadrons of motor torpedo boats, or PT boats (patrol torpedo) as they were named. PT squadron 1 was based on Pearl Harbor and the 12 boats opened fire on the incoming Japanese bombers, claiming 2 planes downed for sure and others damaged. Squadron 2 was based in Manila Bay of the Philippines and had a similar introduction to their war, shooting down a few attackers and learning that fast boats were a tricky target for bombers. Squadron 3 was in New York working up and would later see great service in Guadalcanal.

The PT boats fought all over the globe, from Pearl Harbor to the Philippines, the Adriatic and Mediterranean and also in the English Channel. They achieved many successes, particularly in the last two years of the Pacific War they destroyed many float planes and hundreds of barges which were the lifeblood of the overextended Japanese army. This barge hunting was a grueling business and needed a certain ruthlessness on the behalf of the American crews, Japanese soldiers and sailors being loath to surrender, hence a grizzly end to many a barge crew.1 vol, 6 pgs 2018 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-218496 Stallard, John CRUEL SEAS: German Kriegsmarine Fleet - 1:300 Scale The German Kriegsmarine Fleet Contains:
* 2 x Plastic S-100 E-boats
* 2 x Plastic S-38 E-boats
* 1 x Vorpostenboot flakship (resin and metal)
* 1 x M-class minesweeper (resin and metal)
* 1 x Ju-87D Stuka (metal)
* Ship Cards
* Plastic Torpedo markers

The German Navy was only raised in 1871 to concentrate on securing North Sea and Baltic coasts. Perhaps because of its youth, the Kriegsmarine was quick to appreciate the power of the humble torpedo that could cripple or kill a vessel worth millions of marks. 1 vol, 7 pgs 2018 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-218498 Stallard, John CRUEL SEAS: Italian Regia Marina Fleet The Regia Marina Fleet contains:
* 4 x MAS boats MTBs (metal)
* 1 x Italian MZ Motozattera (resin and metal)
* 1 x Marinefahrprahm - F-Lighter (resin and metal)
* 1 x Gabbiano-class corvette (resin and metal)
* 1 x CR 32 Fighter (metal)
* Ship Cards
* Wakes
* Plastic Torpedo markers

The Italians favored their fast small boats, typically the MAS boats (Motoscafo Anti Sommergibile) weighing in at between 20 and 30 tons, smaller than most other nations small craft. They were, however, good boats and gave the Allies a tough time. They had a 10-man crew and their principal armament was two torpedoes and a 20 mm Breda A/A on the rear deck. They were very fast and could make up to 45 knots, outrunning all PT boats and British MTBs. By 1940, 48 of the MAS 500 class were available.

Another excellent all-round boat for the Italian fleet was the Gabbiano-class Corvette. At 660 tons, they carried a 100 mm main gun forward, three 20 mm A/A, and four 20 mm in dual mounts. They were also equipped with two torpedo tubes. These were excellent ships, well-built and pleasing to the eye, although not fast (18 knots at best) but with good tactical options for a good commander.1 vol, 8 pgs 2019 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-218499 Stallard, John CRUEL SEAS: Soviet Navy Fleet The Soviet Navy Fleet contains:
* 4 x G5 MTB (metal)
* 4 x D3 MTB (metal)
* 2 x Bronekaters (metal)
* 1 x Fugas class Minesweeper (resin and metal)
* 1 x Il-2 Sturmovik (metal)
* Ship Cards
* Wakes
* Plastic Torpedo markers

The Soviet Navy then is a solid, unsophisticated affair, with no radar, little radio, few automatic cannons or other refinements. As ever with Russian forces, quantity has a quality all its own. Your best tactic is to get in quick, torpedo your target and escape fast as you are likely to take much damage from concentrated cannon fire. Use boats to support you, use minefields to hide in, and if desperate, use the threat of your terrifying if inaccurate Katyusha rockets! 1 vol, 12 pgs 2019 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-227830 Stanley, Paul MODELLING AND PAINTING SCIENCE FICTION MINIATURES From the multipart hard-plastic 28mm miniature to the metal and resin models common in all other scales, the book demonstrates a variety of modeling and painting techniques at different scales. It provides step-by-step guidance on building, converting and painting models; covers working in plastic, resin and white metal; explains dry brushing techniques, the three-color method, multilayering and shading with washes; and considers basing techniques and maintaining the compatibility of miniatures between different sci-fi gaming systems.1 vol, 176 pgs 2021 UK, THE CROWOOD PRESS
NEW-pb, available late August 2021 ......$30.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-2217000 Tolentino, Gabrio BLACK SEA RULES: Age of Sail 1770-1830 Includes everything to play rules-wise and also delves into the likes of painting, rigging your vessels, campaign play, linking to games of Black Powder, and national special rules options.

Rulebook comes with an exclusive 28mm miniature - the Sea Wolf! Brandishing a pistol, with a dirk strapped to his arm, this ferocious fighter offers a starting point for a Black Powder landing party.1 vol, 96 pgs 2019 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-2217001 Tolentino, Gabrio BLACK SEAS: Master & Commander Starter Set A softback copy of the Black Seas core rules and nine detailed plastic miniatures -- three frigates and six brigs. You'll also get sails, rigging, and flag sheets for all your ships and all the ship cards, wake markers, and tokens that you'll need to play. We've also included an A0 battle mat, dice, and rulers. It also comes with an exclusive 28mm miniature - the Sea Wolf! Brandishing a pistol, with a dirk strapped to his arm, this ferocious fighter offers a starting point for a Black Powder landing party. Miniatures are 1/700 scale. 1 vol, 1 pgs 2019 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-2217002 Tolentino, Gabrio BLACK SEAS: Frigates and Brigs Flotilla Set contains two Frigate and four Brig miniatures. Miniatures are 1/700 scale. 1 vol, 6 pgs 2019 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-2217003 Tolentino, Gabrio BLACK SEAS: 3rd Rates Squadron Set contains three Third Rate ship miniatures. Miniatures are 1/700 scale. 1 vol, 3 pgs 2019 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-2217004 Tolentino, Gabrio BLACK SEAS: Royal Navy Fleet The Royal Navy Fleet set includes three frigate, six brig, three Third Rates, and one First Rate miniatures. Miniatures are 1/700 scale. 1 vol, 13 pgs 2019 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-2217005 Tolentino, Gabrio BLACK SEAS: French Navy Fleet The French Navy Fleet set includes three frigate, six brig, three Third Rates, and one First Rate miniatures. Miniatures are 1/700 scale. 1 vol, 13 pgs 2019 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-2217006 Tolentino, Gabrio BLACK SEAS: HMS Victory Box contains one HMS Victory (First Rate) ship miniature. Miniatures are 1/700 scale. 1 vol, 1 pgs 2019 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-2217007 Tolentino, Gabrio Black Seas - L'Orient Box contains one L'Orient (First Rate) miniature. Miniatures are 1/700 scale. 1 vol, 1 pgs 2019 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-2217008 Tolentino, Gabrio BLACK SEAS: USS Constitution 1:700 Scale This box set contains: Components for 1 resin USS Constitution ship hull; Metal components for masts; Printed sails; USS Constitution ship card; Wake markers; Bobbin for rigging; Acetate Ratlines; and a sheet of flags and pennants. 1:700 Scale model.1 vol, 1 pgs 2019 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-2217009 Tolentino, Gabrio BLACK SEAS: Santisima Trinidad - 1:700 Scale Ship Box containing resin and metal kit plus game components. In 1802 this Spanish first rate had 140 guns making her the heaviest armed ship in the world and was as one of the very few 4-decked ships ever built. This armament was not without its problems,the weight of the weaponry rendered her slow and difficult to maneuver. In games of Black Seas, a blast from this ship can be devastating, but lighter ships can gain advantages as they can change direction much quicker.1 vol, 1 pgs 2019 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box, available mid December 2019 ......$38.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-2217010 Tolentino, Gabrio BLACK SEAS: HMS Royal Sovereign - 1:700 Scale Ship Box containing resin and metal kit plus game components. HMS Royal Sovereign was a 1st Rate Ship-of-the-Line of the Royal Navy, bearing 100 guns and was launched in 1786. Under the command of Admiral Collingwood she was one of the main first rate ships at the Battle of Trafalger and was the first ship to engage in action. This ship is a great addition to a Black Seas British fleet.1 vol, 1 pgs 2019 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box, available mid December 2019 ......$38.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-2217011 Tolentino, Gabrio BLACK SEAS: Spanish Navy Fleet (1770 - 1830) 1:700 Scale Ship Boxed set containing resin and metal pieces. The box contains: 6 plastic brigs, 3 plastic frigates, 3 plastic third rates, One resin and metal first rate ship plus metal figureheads and backplates for 6 famous Spanish Navy Ships and Spanish Navy Flags, Sails, Ratline sheets, Bobbin for Rigging, Game cards and Wake markers.1 vol, 1 pgs 2019 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box, inventory reduction sale ......$120.00 DISCOUNT:25% spc

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1-2217012 Tolentino, Gabrio BLACK SEAS: U.S. Navy Fleet (1770 - 1830) 1:700 Scale Ship Boxed set containing resin and metal pieces. The box contains: 6 plastic brigs, 3 plastic frigates, 2 over-gunned resin frigates (USS President and the USS United States) plus metal figureheads and backplates for 3 ships, Flags, Sails, Ratline sheets, Bobbin for Rigging, Game cards and Wake markers.1 vol, 1 pgs 2019 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box, inventory reduction sale ......$96.00 DISCOUNT:25% spc

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1-2217013 Tolentino, Gabrio BLACK SEAS: Gunboat Squadron (1770 - 1830) 1:700 Scale Ship Box contains: three resin bases each containing three ships.1 vol, 1 pgs 2019 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box, available mid December 2019 ......$25.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-2217014 Tolentino, Gabrio BLACK SEAS: Scenery Pack 1:700 Scale Boxed set containing resin and metal pieces: A Martello tower, Gun batteries, Lighthouse, and two sinking ships.1 vol, 1 pgs 2019 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-909005 Torregrosa, Ruben PAINTING WAR, Issue #5: Spanish Civil War It includes his amazing step-by-step method to paint miniatures. Every copy also comes with a free, limited-edition 28mm metal model of a pilot figure, suitable for any inter-war army/ Pulp game. This issue features the Spanish Civil War.1 vol, 88 pgs 2015 SPAIN
NEW-softcover ......$34.00

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1-2137301 Tunez, Michael BLOOD & PLUNDER: English Nationality Starter Set 28mm This Starter set includes 25 unpainted lead-free pewter 28mm miniatures, figures, allowing you to build a 100-point English force. Also includes one game card. Figures:

* 8 Freebooters
* 8 English Militia
* 4 Sea Dogs
* 4 Forlorn Hope
* 1 Buccaneer Commander

The English could represent Buccaneers (privateers and sometimes pirates sailing out of Jamaica to raid the towns and commerce of the Spanish Empire) or Caribbean Militia (pirates, civilians, and former soldiers that form the first line of defense on England's Caribbean holdings).

Note: Buying the above in individual packs would cost $75 -- you save $10 with the Starter set.1 vol, 25 pgs 2017 US, FIRELOCK GAMES
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1-2137302B Tunez, Michael BLOOD & PLUNDER: English Nationality Bundle with Brigantine 28mm This Bundle set includes 25 unpainted lead-free pewter 28mm miniature figures, allowing you to build a 100-point English force, AND one ship model including cannons and rigging. Note: the unpainted ship model does not include flags or sails. Some assembly required.

Bundle also includes one English Activation Card Deck and one ship card. Figures:

* 8 Freebooters
* 8 English Militia
* 4 Sea Dogs
* 4 Forlorn Hope
* 1 Buccaneer Commander

Ship: Brigantine

The English could represent Buccaneers (privateers and sometimes pirates sailing out of Jamaica to raid the towns and commerce of the Spanish Empire) or Caribbean Militia (pirates, civilians, and former soldiers that form the first line of defense on England's Caribbean holdings).

Note: Buying the above in individual packs ($75), the Activation Deck ($18), and the ship ($79) -- you save $18 with the Bundle set.1 vol, 26 pgs 2017 US, FIRELOCK GAMES
NEW-bundle ......$170.00

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1-2137302F Tunez, Michael BLOOD & PLUNDER: English Nationality Bundle with Frigate 28mm This Bundle set includes 25 unpainted lead-free pewter 28mm miniature figures, allowing you to build a 100-point English force, AND one ship model (including cannons and rigging). Note: the unpainted ship model does not include flags or sails. Some assembly required.

Bundle also includes one English Activation Card Deck and one ship card. Figures:

* 8 Freebooters
* 8 English Militia
* 4 Sea Dogs
* 4 Forlorn Hope
* 1 Buccaneer Commander

Ship: Frigate

The English could represent Buccaneers (privateers and sometimes pirates sailing out of Jamaica to raid the towns and commerce of the Spanish Empire) or Caribbean Militia (pirates, civilians, and former soldiers that form the first line of defense on England's Caribbean holdings).

Note: Buying the above in individual packs ($75), the Activation Deck ($18), and the ship ($99) -- you save $18 with the Bundle set.1 vol, 26 pgs 2017 US, FIRELOCK GAMES
NEW-bundle, available mid April 2017 ......$200.00

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1-2137302S Tunez, Michael BLOOD & PLUNDER: English Nationality Bundle with Sloop 28mm This Bundle set includes 25 unpainted lead-free pewter 28mm miniature figures, allowing you to build a 100-point English force, AND one ship model (including cannons and rigging). Note: the unpainted ship model does not include flags or sails. Some assembly required.

Bundle also includes one English Activation Card Deck and one ship card. Figures:

* 8 Freebooters
* 8 English Militia
* 4 Sea Dogs
* 4 Forlorn Hope
* 1 Buccaneer Commander

Ship: Sloop

The English could represent Buccaneers (privateers and sometimes pirates sailing out of Jamaica to raid the towns and commerce of the Spanish Empire) or Caribbean Militia (pirates, civilians, and former soldiers that form the first line of defense on England's Caribbean holdings).

Note: Buying the above in individual packs ($75), the Activation Deck ($18), and the ship ($59) -- you save $23 with the Bundle set.1 vol, 26 pgs 2017 US, FIRELOCK GAMES
NEW-bundle ......$149.00 DISCOUNT:15%

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1-2137321 Tunez, Michael BLOOD & PLUNDER: French Nationality Starter Set 28mm This Starter set includes 25 unpainted lead-free pewter 28mm miniatures figures, allowing you to build a 100-point French force. Also includes one game card. Figures:

* 8 Flibustiers
* 8 Milice des Caraibes
* 4 Boucaniers
* 4 Marins
* 1 French Commander
* 1 Nationality Card

The French could represent Buccaneers (mainly Flibustiers and Boucaniers sailing out of Tortuga and Petit Goave to raid the towns and commerce of the Spanish Empire) or Caribbean Militia (well-armed civilians and Boucaniers that formed the primary defense forces of the French Caribbean).

Note: Buying the above in individual packs would cost $75 -- you save $10 with the Starter set.1 vol, 25 pgs 2017 US, FIRELOCK GAMES
NEW-bundle, available mid April 2017 ......$79.00

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1-2137341 Tunez, Michael BLOOD & PLUNDER: Spanish Nationality Starter Set 28mm This Starter set includes 25 unpainted lead-free pewter 28mm miniature figures, allowing you to build a 100-point Spanish force. Also includes one game card.

Figures:

* 8 Milicianos
* 8 Lanceros
* 4 Milicianos Indios
* 4 Marineros
* 1 Spanish Commander

The Spanish could represent Guarda Costas (Spanish privateers licensed to suppress piracy and smuggling in the Caribbean that were often accused of piratical acts by the English and French) or Spanish Caribbean Militia (civilians, freed slaves, and native auxiliaries that were the first line of defense on the Spanish Main).

Note: Buying the above in individual packs would cost $75 -- you save $10 with the Starter set.1 vol, 25 pgs 2017 US, FIRELOCK GAMES
NEW-bundle, available mid April 2017 ......$79.00

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1-2137342B Tunez, Michael BLOOD & PLUNDER: Spanish Nationality Bundle with Brigantine 28mm This Bundle set includes 25 unpainted lead-free pewter 28mm miniature figures, allowing you to build a 100-point Spanish force, AND one ship model (including cannons and rigging). Note: the unpainted ship model does not include flags or sails. Some assembly required.

Bundle also includes one Spanish Activation Card Deck and one ship card. Figures:

* 8 Milicianos
* 8 Lanceros
* 4 Milicianos Indios
* 4 Marineros
* 1 Spanish Commander
* 1 Nationality Card

Ship: Brigantine

The Spanish could represent Buccaneers (mainly Flibustiers and Boucaniers sailing out of Tortuga and Petit Goave to raid the towns and commerce of the Spanish Empire) or Caribbean Militia (well-armed civilians and Boucaniers that formed the primary defense forces of the French Caribbean).

Note: Buying the above in individual packs ($75), the Activation Deck ($18), and the ship ($79) -- you save $18 with the Bundle set.1 vol, 25 pgs 2017 US, FIRELOCK GAMES
NEW-bundle, available mid April 2017 ......$170.00

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1-2137342F Tunez, Michael BLOOD & PLUNDER: Spanish Nationality Bundle with Frigate 28mm This Bundle set includes 25 unpainted lead-free pewter 28mm miniature figures, allowing you to build a 100-point Spanish force, AND one ship model (including cannons and rigging). Note: the unpainted ship model does not include flags or sails. Some assembly required.

Bundle also includes one Spanish Activation Card Deck and one ship card. Figures:

* 8 Milicianos
* 8 Lanceros
* 4 Milicianos Indios
* 4 Marineros
* 1 Spanish Commander
* 1 Nationality Card

Ship: Frigate

The Spanish could represent Buccaneers (mainly Flibustiers and Boucaniers sailing out of Tortuga and Petit Goave to raid the towns and commerce of the Spanish Empire) or Caribbean Militia (well-armed civilians and Boucaniers that formed the primary defense forces of the French Caribbean).

Note: Buying the above in individual packs ($75), the Activation Deck ($18), and the ship ($99) -- you save $18 with the Bundle set.1 vol, 25 pgs 2017 US, FIRELOCK GAMES
NEW-bundle, available mid April 2017 ......$200.00

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1-2137342S Tunez, Michael BLOOD & PLUNDER: Spanish Nationality Bundle with Sloop 28mm This Bundle set includes 25 unpainted lead-free pewter 28mm miniature figures, allowing you to build a 100-point Spanish force, AND one ship model (including cannons and rigging). Note: the unpainted ship model does not include flags or sails. Some assembly required.

Bundle also includes one Spanish Activation Card Deck and one ship card. Figures:

* 8 Milicianos
* 8 Lanceros
* 4 Milicianos Indios
* 4 Marineros
* 1 Spanish Commander
* 1 Nationality Card

Ship: Sloop

The Spanish could represent Buccaneers (mainly Flibustiers and Boucaniers sailing out of Tortuga and Petit Goave to raid the towns and commerce of the Spanish Empire) or Caribbean Militia (well-armed civilians and Boucaniers that formed the primary defense forces of the French Caribbean).

Note: Buying the above in individual packs ($75), the Activation Deck ($18), and the ship ($59) -- you save $23 with the Bundle set.1 vol, 25 pgs 2017 US, FIRELOCK GAMES
NEW-bundle, available mid April 2017 ......$149.00

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1-2137361 Tunez, Michael BLOOD & PLUNDER: Unaligned Nationality Starter Set 28mm This Starter set includes 25 unpainted lead-free pewter 28mm miniatures figures, allowing you to build a 100-point Unaligned force. Also includes one game card. Figures:

* 8 Freebooters
* 8 Flibustiers
* 4 Marineros
* 4 Les Enfants Perdus
* 1 Buccaneer Commander

Ship: Sloop

These could represent Brethren of the Coast (adventurers are of all nations, races, and ethnicities, and their sole purpose is to harry Spain-to plunder the Spanish Main! They are English buccaneers, French flibustiers, Dutch freebooters, Spanish deserters, Portuguese seamen, and freed slaves and other men of color, all banded together for common purpose. If they are English and are forbidden to plunder the Spanish, they will accept a French commission, and if French and so forbidden, an English commission. And if there is no commission to be had, they will make a pretense of one and attack the Spanish anyway. They are naturally armed as are the English buccaneers and French flibustiers, both of whom are in their number: with flintlock musket (usually a fusil boucanier), cartouche box of thirty cartridges, a pistol or two, and a cutlass);

or as Logwood Cutters (Logwood cutters were rough men who labored for months at a time standing knee-deep in water while they chopped down logwood trees, a valuable dyewood. Many logwood cutters drifted through a variety of trades, including buccaneering, treasure hunting, and even local whaling, leaving them with a variety of skills that made them useful to a various military and quasi-military and naval expeditions).

Note: Buying the above in individual packs would cost $75 -- you save $10 with the Starter set.1 vol, 25 pgs 2017 US, FIRELOCK GAMES
NEW-bundle, available mid April 2017 ......$79.00

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1-2137362B Tunez, Michael BLOOD & PLUNDER: Unaligned Nationality Bundle with Brigantine 28mm This Bundle set includes 25 unpainted lead-free pewter 28mm miniature figures, allowing you to build a 100-point Unaligned force, AND one ship model (including cannons and rigging). Note: the unpainted ship model does not include flags or sails. Some assembly required.

Bundle also includes one Unaligned Activation Card Deck and one ship card. Figures:

* 8 Flibustiers
* 8 Milice des Caraibes
* 4 Boucaniers
* 4 Marins
* 1 French Commander
* 1 Nationality Card

Ship: Brigantine

These could represent Brethren of the Coast (adventurers are of all nations, races, and ethnicities, and their sole purpose is to harry Spain-to plunder the Spanish Main! They are English buccaneers, French flibustiers, Dutch freebooters, Spanish deserters, Portuguese seamen, and freed slaves and other men of color, all banded together for common purpose. If they are English and are forbidden to plunder the Spanish, they will accept a French commission, and if French and so forbidden, an English commission. And if there is no commission to be had, they will make a pretense of one and attack the Spanish anyway. They are naturally armed as are the English buccaneers and French flibustiers, both of whom are in their number: with flintlock musket (usually a fusil boucanier), cartouche box of thirty cartridges, a pistol or two, and a cutlass);

or as Logwood Cutters (Logwood cutters were rough men who labored for months at a time standing knee-deep in water while they chopped down logwood trees, a valuable dyewood. Many logwood cutters drifted through a variety of trades, including buccaneering, treasure hunting, and even local whaling, leaving them with a variety of skills that made them useful to a various military and quasi-military and naval expeditions).

Note: Buying the above in individual packs ($75), the Activation Deck ($18), and the ship ($79) -- you save $18 with the Bundle set.1 vol, 25 pgs 2017 US, FIRELOCK GAMES
NEW-bundle, available mid April 2017 ......$170.00

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1-2137362F Tunez, Michael BLOOD & PLUNDER: Unaligned Nationality Bundle with Frigate 28mm This Bundle set includes 25 unpainted lead-free pewter 28mm miniature figures, allowing you to build a 100-point Unaligned force, AND one ship model (including cannons and rigging). Note: the unpainted ship model does not include flags or sails. Some assembly required.

Bundle also includes one Unaligned Activation Card Deck and one ship card. Figures:

* 8 Flibustiers
* 8 Milice des Caraibes
* 4 Boucaniers
* 4 Marins
* 1 French Commander
* 1 Nationality Card

Ship: Frigate

These could represent Brethren of the Coast (adventurers are of all nations, races, and ethnicities, and their sole purpose is to harry Spain-to plunder the Spanish Main! They are English buccaneers, French flibustiers, Dutch freebooters, Spanish deserters, Portuguese seamen, and freed slaves and other men of color, all banded together for common purpose. If they are English and are forbidden to plunder the Spanish, they will accept a French commission, and if French and so forbidden, an English commission. And if there is no commission to be had, they will make a pretense of one and attack the Spanish anyway. They are naturally armed as are the English buccaneers and French flibustiers, both of whom are in their number: with flintlock musket (usually a fusil boucanier), cartouche box of thirty cartridges, a pistol or two, and a cutlass);

or as Logwood Cutters (Logwood cutters were rough men who labored for months at a time standing knee-deep in water while they chopped down logwood trees, a valuable dyewood. Many logwood cutters drifted through a variety of trades, including buccaneering, treasure hunting, and even local whaling, leaving them with a variety of skills that made them useful to a various military and quasi-military and naval expeditions).

Note: Buying the above in individual packs ($75), the Activation Deck ($18), and the ship ($99) -- you save $18 with the Bundle set.1 vol, 25 pgs 2017 US, FIRELOCK GAMES
NEW-bundle, available mid April 2017 ......$200.00

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1-2137362S Tunez, Michael BLOOD & PLUNDER: Unaligned Nationality Bundle with Sloop 28mm This Bundle set includes 25 unpainted lead-free pewter 28mm miniature figures, allowing you to build a 100-point Unaligned force, AND one ship model (including cannons and rigging). Note: the unpainted ship model does not include flags or sails. Some assembly required.

Bundle also includes one Unaligned Activation Card Deck and one ship card. Figures:

* 8 Flibustiers
* 8 Milice des Caraibes
* 4 Boucaniers
* 4 Marins
* 1 French Commander
* 1 Nationality Card

Ship: Sloop

These could represent Brethren of the Coast (adventurers are of all nations, races, and ethnicities, and their sole purpose is to harry Spain-to plunder the Spanish Main! They are English buccaneers, French flibustiers, Dutch freebooters, Spanish deserters, Portuguese seamen, and freed slaves and other men of color, all banded together for common purpose. If they are English and are forbidden to plunder the Spanish, they will accept a French commission, and if French and so forbidden, an English commission. And if there is no commission to be had, they will make a pretense of one and attack the Spanish anyway. They are naturally armed as are the English buccaneers and French flibustiers, both of whom are in their number: with flintlock musket (usually a fusil boucanier), cartouche box of thirty cartridges, a pistol or two, and a cutlass);

or as Logwood Cutters (Logwood cutters were rough men who labored for months at a time standing knee-deep in water while they chopped down logwood trees, a valuable dyewood. Many logwood cutters drifted through a variety of trades, including buccaneering, treasure hunting, and even local whaling, leaving them with a variety of skills that made them useful to a various military and quasi-military and naval expeditions).

Note: Buying the above in individual packs ($75), the Activation Deck ($18), and the ship ($59) -- you save $23 with the Bundle set.1 vol, 25 pgs 2017 US, FIRELOCK GAMES
NEW-bundle, available mid April 2017 ......$149.00

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1-2137395 Tunez, Michael BLOOD & PLUNDER: 28mm Tartana The Tartana is a popular Mediterranean merchant vessel adapted for use in the Caribbean by the Spanish and the French. Sporting a two-masted fore and aft lateen rig and able to carry decent armament for its size, the Tartana makes for an excellent coastal privateer.

This unpainted ship does not include flags or sails. Some assembly required.

Contents:
* Tartana 1 13.5-inch x 4-inch Plastic Resin Hull (28mm scale)
* 7 Wooden dowel for Masts & Spars
* 4 Yards of Elastic for Rigging
* 17 Laser-cut wooden Rigging Parts
* 4 Light Cannons and Carriages
* 4 White Metal Gunport Covers
* 6 Swivel Guns
* 1 Game Card1 vol, 1 pgs 2019 US, FIRELOCK GAMES
NEW-box ......$49.00 rct

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1-2137396 Tunez, Michael BLOOD & PLUNDER: 28mm Frigate Light Frigate: These light warships were made for combat and Commonly used by the Guarda Costas and pirate hunters. Light Frigates are robust vessels which are designed to mimic their larger counter parts while keeping up with the smaller ships they pursued.

This unpainted ship does not include flags or sails. Some assembly required. Includes 1 game card.

Contents: One 13?5-inch Plastic Resin Hull (28mm scale); 15 Wooden dowels for Masts & Spars; 4 Yards of Elastic for Rigging; 6 White Metal Light Cannons on Carriages; 8 White Metal Light Cannon Barrels for Gunports; 4 White Metal Swivel Guns; 22 White Metal Assorted Rigging Parts ; and 14 White Metal Gunport Covers.1 vol, 1 pgs 2017 US, FIRELOCK GAMES
NEW-box available early April 2017 ......$125.00

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1-2137397 Tunez, Michael BLOOD & PLUNDER: 28mm Brigantine Brigantine: Quick, sturdy and well-armed, the brigantine is suited to handle nearly any situation. This ship's shallow draft and mixed rig configuration gives it a versatility which made it very popular among Pirate and Privateer crews.

This unpainted ship does not include flags or sails. Some assembly required. Includes 1 game card.

Contents: One 12?4.5-inch Plastic Resin Hull (28mm scale); 11 Wooden dowel for Masts & Spars; 4 Yards of Elastic for Rigging; 4 White Metal Light Cannons on Carriages; 4 White Metal Light Cannon Barrels for Gunports; 6 White Metal Swivel Guns; 17 White Metal Assorted Rigging Parts; and 8 White Metal Gunport Covers.1 vol, 1 pgs 2017 US, FIRELOCK GAMES
NEW-box available early April 2017 ......$95.00

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1-2137398 Tunez, Michael BLOOD & PLUNDER: 28mm Sloop Sloop: Sloops are small swift vessels which sail well to windward and can venture close to shore. These fore and aft rigged ships were preferred among smugglers and coastal raiders.

This unpainted ship does not include flags or sails. Some assembly required. Includes 1 game card.

Contents: One 10.5?4.5-inch Plastic Resin Hull (28mm scale); 5 Wooden dowel for Masts & Spars; 4 Yards of Elastic for Rigging; 6 White Metal Light Cannons on Carriages; 6 White Metal Swivel Guns; 7 White Metal Assorted Rigging Parts; and 6 White Metal Gunport Covers.1 vol, 1 pgs 2017 US, FIRELOCK GAMES
NEW-box ......$69.00

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1-2137399 Tunez, Michael BLOOD & PLUNDER: 28mm Longboat Longboat: These open boats where used primarily to move from ship to shore and back again. They where on occasion used in small 'fleets' by Pirates and Privateers to take on larger ships as well.

This unpainted ship does not include flags or sails. Some assembly required. Includes 1 game card.

Contents: One 6.5x2.125-inch Plastic Resin Hull (28mm scale) .1 vol, 1 pgs 2017 US, FIRELOCK GAMES
NEW-box ......$24.00

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1-918063 various MILITARY MINIATURES IN REVIEW # 63 Articles include: Step by Step painting of a WW2 German bust; 1/16th scale Renault FT17; the Trumpeter T-64; spicing up a Tamiya Sherman; and more.1 vol, 80 pgs 2016 US, AMPERSAND PUBLISHING
NEW-pb, available late June 2016 ......$10.00

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1-962063 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Volume 6.3 Theme: The Byzantine-Sassanid Wars

* Historical Introduction: Amalric's Legacy -- King Amalric of Jerusalem (r. 1163-1174) was the father and predecessor of King Baldwin IV
* Historia of William of Tyre: Deeds Done Beyond the Sea
* Latin Field Army: Circa 1099-1187
* The Reenactor - Clive Kelly
* Kingdom of Jerusalem and Its Neighbors: Hostility in the Holy Land
* Battle of Montgisard 1177: A Day of Terrible Slaughter
* The Life of the Leper King: Baldwin IV

Other Articles:
* The Influence of the Viking God of Warfare: Odin - Warrior God
* Mobile Fortress of the Hussite Wars - Ziska's Wagenburg
* The Military career of St. Francis of Assisi: Soldier before Saint?
* The Grand Chevauchee, 1355: The Black Prince Unleashed1 vol, 60 pgs 2016 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
NEW-pb, available late June 2016 ......$12.00

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1-962901 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Special No 1 - The Conquest of Constantinople * Historical introduction - The Destruction of the Oikoumeni
* Constantine XI - No Room to Maneuver
* Mehmed 'The Conqueror' - A Sultan of Paradoxes
* Venice, Genoa and Byzantium - Difficult 'Trio'
* The Walls of Constantinople
* The Conquest of Constantinople
* Fallout - Contemporary Reactions to the Loss of Constantinople
* The Fall of the Old World Through the eyes of the 'Polish Janissary'
* The Last Defenders - The Roman army
* The Final Opponents - The Ottoman army
* Aftermath1 vol, 84 pgs 2014 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
NEW-softcover ......$20.00 DISCOUNT:15%

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1-9999802 various 25mm PAINTED SYW AUSTRIAN ARMY 48 foot, 8 cavalry and 3 unpainted Cavalry Good paint job1 vol, 56 pgs
Good paint job ......$75.00 rct

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1-9999803 various 1:144 or N scale Nine various planes. $3.00 EACH or two for $5.1 vol, 56 pgs
NEW-model, price reduction ......$3.00 rct

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1-9999804 various 1:72 scale (3) planes
Zero
US Navy Corsair
Marines Corps done as Pappy Boington
$15.00 each1 vol, 56 pgs
AS NEW-model, price reduction ......$28.00 rct

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1-9999805 various 1:72 scale STUKA Very nice model1 vol, 56 pgs
AS NEW-model, price reduction ......$15.00 rct

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1-9999806 various 20mm Tank & Tank Transport 1:72 scale Very nice UNIMAX die-cast model, Tank with mine clearnce dvice1 vol, 56 pgs
AS NEW-model, price reduction ......$28.00 rct

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1-9999809 various 15mm Flames Of War Game Aids 'The Devil's Brigade' Token Set (TK019)
Pack contains:

1 x Ranged In Token
4 x Gone to Ground Tokens
4 x Dug In Tokens
4 x Pinned Down Tokens
4 x Bogged Down Tokens

Generic American Games Set (TD012)
Pack contains:
16 Dice
2x Objective Markers; 2x Ranged In token; 4x Foxholes tokens; 8x Bailed Out/Pinned Down tokens; 4x Gone to Ground tokens; 1x Anti-Aircraft tokens; and 1x Leader token

Range Finder (AT0021)1 vol, 56 pgs
AS NEW-dice and tokens, price reduction ......$18.00 rct

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1-9999813 various 25mm SPEARMEN (36 Figures) and 25mm ARCHERS (36 Figures) All 72 true 25mm figures for $75. Good paint job. Will also sell as two 36-figure lots for $40 per lot.1 vol, 72 pgs
In Stock: Good paint job ......$75.00 rct

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1-9999814 various 25mm SPEARMEN: 12 Figures 12 true 25mm figures. Good paint job.1 vol, 12 pgs
In Stock: Good paint job ......$12.00 rct

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1-9999815 various 25mm SPEARMEN: 36 Figures 36 true 25mm figures. Good paint job.1 vol, 36 pgs
In Stock: Good paint job ......$40.00 rct

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1-9999816 various 25mm ARCHERS: 15 Figures 15 true 25mm figures. Good paint job. Two lots are available for $15 per lot.1 vol, 15 pgs
In Stock: Good paint job ......$15.00 rct

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1-9999817 various 25mm JAVELINMEN: 18 Figures 18 true 25mm figures. Good paint job.1 vol, 18 pgs
In Stock: Good paint job ......$18.00 rct

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1-9999818 various 25mm JAVELINMEN: 20 Figures 20 true 25mm figures. Good paint job.1 vol, 20 pgs
In Stock: Good paint job ......$20.00 rct

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1-202016001 Warlord Games LANDSKNECHTS PIKEMAN: 28mm Plastic Miniatures This box contains: Plastic components to make either 30 Pikemen or 24 Pikemen and 5 Arquebusiers; Command sprue with options for officers, standard bearers, drummers, etc.; Plastic bases; and Background guide with 5 full-color flags.

The late 15th and early 16th centuries in Europe were defined by near-constant warfare. National 'standing armies' were unheard of and the ambitions of empires were reliant on the mercenaries they could afford to hire.

Landsknechts were created by the Holy Roman Emperor, Maximillian I, as a reaction to the Swiss Mercenary Pikemen that had dominated battlefields for decades before the Italian Wars (1494-1559).

Over the course of the Italian Wars, however, the Landsknecht tactics adapted far more than the Swiss and the use of firearms in conjunction with the pike would give them the edge, at least tactically.1 vol, 30 pgs 2017 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-451210402 Warlord Games, Clockwork Goblin KONFLIKT '47: M4A9-T Sherman with Tesla Cannon As US scientists struggled to perfect the first weaponized application of Rift-tech knowledge, much effort was devoted to an enhanced weapon capable of defeating heavy German and Soviet armored vehicles. After much trial and error, the Tesla Cannon was fielded on a standard Sherman M4A3 chassis to great effect.

Contains: 1 resin M17 Tesla turret and 1 plastic M4 Sherman.1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-451510601 Warlord Games, Clockwork Goblin KONFLIKT '47: British Starter Set The British Starter Set contains:

* A5 softback Konflikt '47 rulebook
* 1 Guardian light walker
* 1 Cromwell-T medium tank
* 20 British infantry
* 5 British automated infantry
* Pin Markers
* 6 six-sided dice
* 6 Orders dice

March 1947. Europe gradually emerged from its most severe winter in living memory. Dug in through the winter, British and Commonwealth troops prepared to begin the last push into Germany.

Setbacks from the previous year were forgotten as new rift-tech weaponry arrived at the front line. The Guardian light walker now supported armored infantry battalions, the combination able to deliver tremendous firepower in a concentrated space. The US Tesla Cannon was fitted to the Cromwell tank hull, resulting in a fast, reliable vehicle that can confidently tackle any German armor.1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-451510801 Warlord Games, Clockwork Goblin KONFLIKT '47: Soviet Starter Set The Soviet Starter Set Contains:

* A5 softback Konflikt '47 rulebook
* 1 Cossack light walker
* 1 T-34/ZP medium tank
* 40 Soviet infantry
* 5 Soviet heavy infantry
* Pin Markers
* 6 six-sided dice
* 7 Orders dice

March 1947. As Europe emerged from the worst winter in living memory the Soviet war machine is replenished and ready for action. 1946 was not the greatest year for The Motherland, although the German invaders were repulsed in their efforts to invade. After reverses before the winter set in, the Soviet war machine is now ready to roll west and crush the German foes before them.

The tireless efforts of brave Soviet scientists have meant the technology of the enemy is now available against them. The Cossack walker is fast and carries a heavy cannon, able to defeat it's recce counterparts at distance, and the new Heavy Infantry suits can tear apart infantry or vehicles with equal ease.

More fearsome is the sonic pulse cannon that has been fitted to the trusty T-34 medium tank - no target is safe from its effects. The Germans may have prepared themselves over the harsh winter but they face a relentless juggernaut as the spring thaws begin.1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-212411 Wilde, Brian THUNDERBALL: Miniatures The miniatures are nominally 1/72nd scale for the humans. The animals are probably a bit looser in scale, since their size in real life can vary so much

DIVERS - Each pack of divers includes two different poses and a mix of frogmen and frogwomen, unless otherwise noted.

* TB-101 Swimmer, Frogmen, Wetsuit, Scuba (6) $9.00
* TB-102 Swimmer, Frogwomen, Wetsuit, Scuba (6) $9.00
* TB-103 Swimmer, Heavy Armor, Scuba (6) $9.00
* TB-111 Holding Driver/Passenger, Wetsuit, Scuba (6) $9.00
* TB-121 Seated Driver, Wetsuit, Scuba (6) $9.00
* TB-122 Seated Driver, Heavy Armor, Scuba (6) $9.00

VEHICLES

* TB-201 Sea Scooter (use Holding Driver) (6) $6.00
* TB-211 Sea Speeder (use Seated Driver) (6) $9.00
* TB-221 Sea Sled (use Seated Driver/Holding Passenger) (6) $7.50

SEA CREATURES

* TB-310 Great White Shark (E) $9.00
* TB-302 Tiger Shark (C) $7.50
* TB-303 Great Hammerhead Shark (C) $7.50
* TB-304 Thresher Shark (2) (C) $7.50
* TB-305 Goblin Shark (3) (B) $7.50
* TB-306 Mako Shark (4) $7.50
* TB-307 Blue Shark (4) $7.50
* TB-308 Bull Shark (4) $7.50

* TB-311 Saltwater Crocodile (E) $9.00
* TB-312 American Crocodile (E) $7.50
* TB-313 Sea Snake (6) $6.00
* TB-324 Electric Torpedo Ray (4) $7.50
* TB-331 Giant Octopus (B) $7.50
* TB-332 Humbolt Squid (B) $7.50
* TB-334 Vampire Squid (12) (use 1 stand per 3 squid) $7.50
* TB-351 Giant Grouper (B) $7.50
* TB-352 Great Barracuda (6) $7.50
* TB-353 Moray Eel (6) $6.00

* TB-361 Killer Whale, Mature Adult (resin) (D) $13.00
* TB-362 Killer Whale, Young Adult (E) $10.00
* TB-363 Bottlenose Dolphin (3) (B) $7.50

3-D STAND SYSTEM - All figures can use stand size A, unless otherwise noted by a letter in their description

* STB-01 Basic Stand A, 1.5 inch Hexagon (4) $12.00
* STB-02 Basic Stand B, 1.75 inch Hexagon (4) $13.00
* STB-03 Basic Stand C, 2.5 inch Hexagon (2) $10.00
* STB-04 Basic Stand E, 3 inch Hexagon (2) $11.00
* STD-04 Duplex Stand (D), Size 4 (for Mature Adult Killer Whale) $8.00
* STS-07 Ring Clips (24) $5.00 1 vol, 98 pgs 1996 US, GOBLINTOOTH ENTERPRISES
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1-EMPNY001 Wilson, Mick EMPIRE BUILDINGS: 28mm Small 2-Story Normandy Building Two-story, pre-painted building with removable roof and floor. Size: 11 cm x 9 cm x 15 cm. Great for skirmish games. Assembly Required.1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 UK, EMPIRES AT WAR
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1-EMPNY002 Wilson, Mick EMPIRE BUILDINGS: 28mm Small 2-Story with Dormers Normandy Building 28 mm, two-story pre-painted building with dormer windows in roof, with removable roof and floor. Size: 11.5 cm x 10 cm x 16 cm. Great for skirmish games. Assembly Required.1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 UK, EMPIRES AT WAR
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1-EMPNY003 Wilson, Mick EMPIRE BUILDINGS: 28mm Large 2-Story with Dormers Normandy Building 28mm, two-story, pre-painted building with dormer windows in roof, with removable roof and floor. Size: 17.5 cm x 10 cm x 16 cm. Great for skirmish games. Assembly Required.1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 UK, EMPIRES AT WAR
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1-EMPNY004 Wilson, Mick EMPIRE BUILDINGS -28mm Small 3-Story Normandy Building 28mm, three-story, pre-painted building with removable roof and floor. Size: 11.5 cm x 10 cm x 16 cm. Great for skirmish games. Assembly Required.1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 UK, EMPIRES AT WAR
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1-EMPNY005 Wilson, Mick EMPIRE BUILDINGS - 28mm Large 2-Story with Dormers Normandy Building 28mm, two-story pre-painted building with dormer window in roof and removable roof and floor,
Size: 16.5 cm x 9 cm x 18 cm. Great for skirmish games. Assembly Required.1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 UK, EMPIRES AT WAR
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1-EMPNY006 Wilson, Mick EMPIRE BUILDINGS - 28mm Small 2-Story Normandy Building 28mm, two-story, pre-painted building with removable roof and floor. Size: 11 cm x 9 cm x 15 cm. Great for skirmish games. Assembly Required.1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 UK, EMPIRES AT WAR
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1-EMPNY007 Wilson, Mick EMPIRE BUILDINGS - 28mm Small 2-Story with Dormers Normandy Building 28mm, two-story pre-painted building with dormer in roof, with removable roof and floor. Size:
11.5 cm x 10 cm x 16 cm. Great for skirmish games. Assembly Required.1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 UK, EMPIRES AT WAR
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1-EMPNY008 Wilson, Mick EMPIRE BUILDINGS - 28mm Large 2-Story with Dormers Normandy Building 28mm, two-story, pre-painted building with dormers, with removable roof and floor. Size: 17.5 cm x 10 cm x 16 cm. Great for skirmish games. Assembly Required.1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 UK, EMPIRES AT WAR
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1-EMPNY009 Wilson, Mick EMPIRE BUILDINGS - 28mm Small 2-Story with Dormers Normandy Building 28mm, two-story, pre-painted building with dormers in roof with removable roof and floor. Size:
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1-EMPNY010 Wilson, Mick EMPIRE BUILDINGS - 28mm Large 2-Shop Story with Dormers Normandy Building 28mm, two-story, pre-painted building with dormer to roof, with removable roof and floor. Size: 16.5 cm x 9 cm x 18 cm. Great for skirmish games. Assembly Required.1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 UK, EMPIRES AT WAR
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1-EMPNY049 Wilson, Mick EMPIRE BUILDINGS - 28mm Assembled Church 1 vol, 1 pgs 2017 UK, EMPIRES AT WAR
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1-EMPNY051 Wilson, Mick EMPIRE BUILDINGS - 28mm Normandy Ruined Building 28mm, two-story, pre-painted ruined house with partially destroyed roof, with removable roof and floor. Great for skirmish games. Assembly Required. (Figures not included)1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 UK, EMPIRES AT WAR
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1-EMPNY052 Wilson, Mick EMPIRE BUILDINGS - 28mm Normandy Ruined Building 28mm, two-story, pre-painted ruined house, with removable roof and floor. Great for skirmish games. Assembly Required. (Figures not included)1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 UK, EMPIRES AT WAR
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1-EMPNY053 Wilson, Mick EMPIRE BUILDINGS - 28mm Normandy Ruined Building 28mm, two-story, pre-painted partially ruined house with roof, with removable roof and floor. Great for skirmish games. Assembly Required.1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 UK, EMPIRES AT WAR
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1-EMPNY054 Wilson, Mick EMPIRE BUILDINGS - 28mm Normandy Ruined 3 Story Building 28mm, pre-painted, three-story ruined house, with removable floors. Great for skirmish games. Assembly Required.1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 UK, EMPIRES AT WAR
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1-EMPNY055 Wilson, Mick EMPIRE BUILDINGS - 28mm Normandy Ruined Building 28 mm, pre-painted, two-story partially ruined house with roof, with removable roof and floor. Great for skirmish games. Assembly Required.1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 UK, EMPIRES AT WAR
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1-EMPNY056 Wilson, Mick EMPIRE BUILDINGS - 28mm Normandy Ruined 2 Story Building 28mm, pre-painted, two-story ruined house with roof, with removable roof and floor. Great for skirmish games. Assembly Required.1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 UK, EMPIRES AT WAR
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1-EMPNY057 Wilson, Mick EMPIRE BUILDINGS - 28mm Normandy Ruined 2 Story Building 28mm, pre-painted, two-story ruined house with roof, with removable roof and floor. Great for skirmish games. Assembly Required.1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 UK, EMPIRES AT WAR
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1-EMPNY058 Wilson, Mick EMPIRE BUILDINGS - 28mm Normandy Ruined 2 Story Building 28 mm, pre-painted, two-story ruined house. Great for skirmish games. Assembly Required.1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 UK, EMPIRES AT WAR
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1-EMPNY059 Wilson, Mick EMPIRE BUILDINGS - 28mm Normandy Ruined 2 Story Building 28mm, pre-painted, two-story ruined house with roof, with removable roof and floor. Great for skirmish games. Assembly Required.1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 UK, EMPIRES AT WAR
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1-EMPNY060 Wilson, Mick EMPIRE BUILDINGS - 28mm Normandy Ruined 2 Story Building 28mm, pre-painted, two-story ruined house with roof, with removable roof and floor. Great for skirmish games. Assembly Required.1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 UK, EMPIRES AT WAR
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1-EMPNY995 Wilson, Mick EMPIRE BUILDINGS: 15mm Normandy pre-Painted Ruined Building Kits (5 Kits) Set of 5 pre-painted unassenbled ruined 15mm buildings1 vol, 11 pgs 2017 UK, EMPIRES AT WAR
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1-EMPNY996A Wilson, Mick EMPIRE BUILDINGS: 15mm Normandy Fully Assembled Building Offer ( 5 Buildings) Set of 5 fully-assembled 15mm buildings1 vol, 11 pgs 2017 UK, EMPIRES AT WAR
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1-EMPNYRSB Wilson, Mick EMPIRE BUILDINGS: (5) 28mm Normandy Ruined Buildings Set B 28mm Normandy Set B: 5 assembled and dry-brushed Normandy ruined buildings -- ready to play. 1 vol, 5 pgs 2017 UK, EMPIRES AT WAR
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1-WT1101 WORLD TANK MUSEUM Mk.VIb KING TIGER 1/144912mm) scale Prepainted 1/144912mm) scale1 vol, 1 pgs 2007 JAPAN, KAIYODO
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1-WT1102 WORLD TANK MUSEUM JAGDPANZER IV Single 1/144912mm) scale Prepainted 1/144912mm) scale1 vol, 1 pgs 2007 JAPAN, KAIYODO
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1-WT1103 WORLD TANK MUSEUM Mk.Vg PANTHER Single 1/144912mm) scale Prepainted 1/144912mm) scale1 vol, 1 pgs 2007 JAPAN, KAIYODO
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1-201980 Cornwell, Bernard 1356: Battle of Poitiers (A Novel) Bernard Cornwell, the 'master of martial fiction' (Booklist), brings Thomas of Hookton from the popular Grail Quest series into a new adventure in 1356 -- the Battle of Poitiers on September 19, 1356 between a heavily outnumbered English army and the French. Cornwell resurrects this dramatic and bloody struggle - one that would turn out to be the most decisive and improbable victory of the Hundred Years' War -- as the clash where the underdog English not only the captured the strategic site of Poitiers, but the French King John II as well.

In the vein of Cornwell's bestselling Agincourt, 1356 is an action-packed novel of danger and conquest, rich with military strategy and remarkable characters-both villainous and heroic-transporting readers to the front lines of war while painting a vivid picture of courage, treachery, and combat.1 vol, 432 pgs 2013 US, HARPER COLLINS
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2-63520 Cornwell, Bernard SHARPE'S TRAFALGAR It is 1805 and Ensign Richard Sharpe is heading to England to join the Green Jackets.1 vol, 277 pgs 2000 LONDON, HARPER COLLINS
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1-69230 Cornwell, Bernard EXCALIBUR:Warlords Chronicles III In this this volume Arthur must deal with betrayal on all sides, while defeating the Saxons at Mount Badon and trying to realize his dream of united Britain, rousing good tale.1 vol, 436 pgs 1997 LONDON, MICHAEL JOSPEH
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3-72970 Cornwell, Bernard SHARPE'S ESCAPE: Spain and Portugal 1810 Newest novel in the Richard Sharpe series, set to the background of the 3rd French Invasion of Portugal and the Battle of Bussaco.1 vol, 400 pgs 2004 UK, HARPER COLLINS
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2-53740 Cornwell, Bernhard SHARPE'S TRIUMPH Part of the 'Richard Sharpe' series, covers the Battle of Assaye, # 14 in the series.1 vol, 298 pgs 1998 LONDON, HARPER COLLINS
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1-71240 Cornwell, Bernhard COPPERHEAD: Book 2 in the Nate Starbuck ACW series Book Two in the 'Nate Starbuck series' covers the McClellan's Peninsular Campaign April-June 1862 and the battles of Ball's Bluff and Seven Pines.1 vol, 417 pgs 2001 NY, HARPER COLLINS
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1-80422 Flint, Eric 1824 THE ARKNSAS WAR Volume Two of this series, the author continueswith the founding of a Arkansas a hybrid confeder-ation of Cherokee and Creek clans, freed slaves &runaways and those yearning to be free.1 vol, 427 pgs 2006 US, BALLANTINE BOOKS
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1-196512 Hight, Jack KINGDOM: Saladin Trilogy Vol. 2 1164. The young warrior Saladin joins a Saracen army headed for Egypt. He finds there a land of wonders - from the ancient pyramids and the towering lighthouse of Alexandria, to the caliph's luxurious palace - but also a land of unparalleled danger. In Egypt, no one can be trusted, not even his family. Saladin is surrounded by enemies and haunted by a secret that threatens to destroy him.

Meanwhile, in Jerusalem, Saladin's closest friend, the former crusader John of Tatewic, has been branded traitor. Spared execution on condition that he serves King Amalric, he soon finds himself embroiled in court intrigue. Dark forces within Jerusalem conspire to seize the throne. As John confronts them, his loyalty to Amalric, and to his old friend Saladin, is put to the test.1 vol, 416 pgs 2012 UK, John Murray
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1-GOTHAM Lockwood NYCthulhu:Gotham Terror Written in the style of classic HP Lovecraft from the 1920s and 1930s, this Yuletide tale transforms idle curiosity into a quest for forbidden knowledge along a path that led to the brink of madness and beyond. Such investigations and discoveries should not be made by mortal men...

Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn

In his house at R'lyeh dead Cthulhu waits dreaming

How I wished we had never laid eyes upon that simple stone stele from antiquity, no bigger than a wine bottle, but covered with symbols from a language aged before Latin or Greek or Egyptian hieroglyphics or Sumerian cuneiform. I blamed myself for getting involved, of course, and had made peace with that decision for I cannot change it, but I have come to realize that forces beyond the ken of man hurried me along my path of darkness...
1 vol, 32 pgs 2020 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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2-GOTHAM Lockwood, Russ NYCthulhu:Gotham Terror Written in the style of classic HP Lovecraft from the 1920s and 1930s, this Yuletide tale transforms idle curiosity into a quest for forbidden knowledge along a path that led to
the brink of madness and beyond. Such investigations and discoveries should not be made by mortal men.1 vol, 32 pgs 2020 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-67660 Parkinson, C. Northcote LIFE AND TIMES OF HORATION HORNBLOWER, THE In this acclaimed fictional bio, Parkinson details the rise to eminence of a Royal Navy Officer from midshipman in 1794 to revered admiral in 1847, b/w maps/illust.1 vol, 304 pgs 1999 LONDON, BRAMLEY BOOKS
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1-726521 Scarrow, Simon DEATH TO THE EMPEROR: Eagles of the Empire 21 Novel. Fifteen years after Rome's invasion of Britannia, centurion Marco is back. The island is settled now, bustling with commerce. Macro's goal is to help run his mother's Londinium inn, and exploit his land grant. He's prepared for the dismal weather and the barbaric ways of the people. But far worse dangers threaten all his plans.

A gang led by an ex-legionary rules the city, demanding protection money and terrorising those who won't pay up. The Roman official in charge has turned a blind eye. Macro has to act. He needs the back-up of the finest soldier he knows: Prefect Cato. But Cato is in distant Rome. Or is he?

As the streets run red with blood, the army's heroes face an enemy as merciless and cunning as any barbarian tribe. The honour of Rome is in their hands ...1 vol, 352 pgs 2022 UK, HEADLINE BOOKS
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2-72658 Scarrow, Simon CENTURION 8th book in the series, Macro & Cato are inPalmyra and the Parthian Empire threatens.1 vol, 338 pgs 2008 UK, HEADLINE BOOKS
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1-89483 Sidebottom, Harry WARRIOR OF ROME III:Lion of the Sun Third book in the series. Mesopotamia, AD 260 Betrayed by his most trusted adviser, the Roman Emperor Valerian has been captured by the Sassanid barbarians. The shame of the vanquished beats down mercilessly like the white sun, as the frail old emperor prostrates himself before Shapur, King of Kings. Ballista looks on helplessly, but vows under his breath to avenge those who have brought the empire to the brink of destruction with their treachery. One day, maybe not soon, but one day, I will kill you . . . But first he must decide what price he will pay for his own freedom. Only the fearless and only those whom the gods will spare from hell can now save the empire from a catastrophic ending. Ballista, the Warrior of Rome, faces his greatest challenge yet. 1 vol, 416 pgs 2010 UK, PENGUIN
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1-89487 Sidebottom, Harry WARRIOR OF ROME VII: Falling Sky In the seventh novel in Harry Sidebottom's acclaimed and best-selling Warrior of Rome historical fiction series, it's AD 265, Gaul, and the Roman Empire is on the brink. Emperor Gallienus has amassed a huge army across the Alps to seize back the mountains from the usurper Postumus.

War has come. Ballista and his cavalry are on the frontline, battling in the most brutal of conditions. But if he is to survive the campaign and finally retire to his beloved Sicily, it's not just the battlefield he needs to navigate.

As he and Praetorian Prefect Volusianus lay siege to Postumus' armies, it becomes clear the greatest threat to Ballista's life might just come from within his ranks. After all, Volusianus has shown he will go to any distance for his own ends. Is Ballista just another pawn in his game?1 vol, 464 pgs 2022 UK, MICHAEL JOSEPH LTD
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1-BRIG339 Bunde, Peter 339: IMPERIAL FRANCE: Croatian Hussar Regiment 1813 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2018 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG340 Bunde, Peter 340: KINGDOM OF PRUSSIA: 3rd Brandenburg Uhlan Regiment 1809-1815 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2018 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG341 Bunde, Peter 341 IMPERIAL FRANCE: Irish Legion 1803-1808 / Irish Regiment 1808-1811 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2018 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG342 Bunde, Peter 342 FRENCH EMPIRE: 3rd Regiment Etranger 1811-1814 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2018 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG343 Bunde, Peter 343 KINGDOM OF PRUSSIA: 4th Kalckreuth Regiment 1806 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2018 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG344 Bunde, Peter 344: GRAND DUCHY OF BADEN: Infantry Regiment Graf Hochberg No.3 1810-1812 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2018 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG345 Bunde, Peter 345: GRAND DUCHY OF BADEN: Infantry Regiment Graf Hochberg No.2 1813-1815 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2018 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG346 Bunde, Peter 346: 3RD INFANTRY REGIMENT PRINCIPE REALE 1811-1815 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2018 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG347 Bunde, Peter 347: DUCHY OF WARSAW: Mounted Artillery 1808-1810 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2018 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG348 Bunde, Peter 348: DUCHY OF WARSAW: Mounted Artillery 1810-1813 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2018 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG349 Bunde, Peter 349: FRANCE: 10th Cavalry Regiment 1793-1803 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2018 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG352 Bunde, Peter 352: ELECTORATE OF HESSE-CASSEL: Hussar Regiment 1814-1815 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2018 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG353 Bunde, Peter 353: IMPERIAL RUSSIA: Dragoon Regiment Finland 1809-1813 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2018 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG354 Bunde, Peter 354: KINGDOM OF PRUSSIA: 3rd East-Prussian Infantry Regiment 1810-1815 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2019 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG355 Bunde, Peter 355: Austrian Empire: Dragoon Regiment No.4 Levenehr/Erbgrossherzog 1809-1815 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2019 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-86403 Courcelle, Patrice NAPOLEONIC CAVALRY ACTION PAINTINGS:AUSTERLITZ Force Majeure: The Mamelukes in the Vineyard. Outfitted in spectacular oriental costume and ledby Lt. Renno they swept aside the Russian defender 16x22 limited edition of 125 Giclee Art Print1 vol, 1 pgs 2009 US, THE RED LANCER INC
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1-215850 Esposito, Gabriele THE ART OF GIUSEPPE RAVA Over 150 illustrations covering the ancient to modern era from one of the best military history artist around. Oversized at 8x10 inches, this hardcover book is for people interested in military artwork. 1 vol, 172 pgs 2016 US, WINGED HUSSAR PUBLISHING
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1-190580 Girardi, Robert illust by Keith Rocco CIVIL WAR ART OF KEITH ROCCO 8.5x11, twenty-four full color vignettes and many additional drawings. Narrative text by accompanies each vignettes.1 vol, 64 pgs 2009 US, CRIMSON BOOKS INC
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1-83513 Griffing, Robert NARRATIVE ART OF ROBERT GRIFFING: An Amazing Journey Vol. III This third volume of Robert Griffing's artwork is the result of 10 years of work since the release of his last book (out of print). It takes you into Eastern Native American history in the mid to later part of the 18th century, a time of struggle and recovery for the eastern tribes. Includes 130 color plates.

Through Michael Galban's research, his engaging writing relates well to the artwork. Robert believes it's important that these Eastern Native American images be seen and their story told and not be forgotten.1 vol, 180 pgs 2019 US, PARAMOUNT PRESS
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2-69440 Robertson, James illust by Mort Kunstler GODS AND GENERALS:Paintings of Mort Kunstler 8.5x11, companion history to the Motion Picture ofthe same name, 65 paintings including 30 newpaintings displayed here for the first time, colormaps, list of the paintings, index1 vol, 144 pgs 2002 SHELTON, GREENWHICH WORKS
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1-58410 Robichon, Francois JOB OU L'HISTOIRE ILLUSTREE 10x14, numerous b/w & color illust highlight this look at the art of JOB.1 vol, 160 pgs 1998 PARIS
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1-196540 Rocco, Keith THE NAPOLEONIC ART OF KEITH ROCCO For Keith Rocco the emphasis is not on the appearance of the landscape or panoramas, but rather the human drama that occurs when men are facing death, so many of his paintings focus on the moment, the incident. His empathy is for the rank and file, for the underdog, for the soldiers who willingly follow others and do incredible things, despite the possible outcome. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2011 US, CRIMSON BOOKS INC
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2-218920 Sennewald, Roland PIETER SNAYERS - BATTLE PAINTER: 1592-1667 Pieter Snayers was in many ways the premier battlepainter of the 30-Years War as he excelled in making large, detailed, and often surprisingly accurate birds-eye view paintings of battles and sieges. His paintings are also one of the best sources of information about the dress and equipment of soldiers during the period. His paintings are scattered across a large number of museums and private collections and only a limited number are available online.

Here are over 200 mostly colored illustrations: including double-sided reproductions of about 100 of his paintings, many detailed views, maps, and contemporary engravings, and all in a large format book1 vol, 422 pgs 2018 GERMANY, BERLIN ZINNFIGUREN
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1-209160 Telenik, Anatoly ON VALOR, FAMOUS DEEDS, AND GLORY: Military Art of Anatoly Telenik Large format, English text. 38 full-page color reproductions of paintings and six b&w drawings.

Telenik was born in 1964; in 1995 he graduated from the Kharkov Arts Academy majoring in commercial art and began his career at advertising agencies. Along with his regular job he began his painting on military and history subjects; further, the artist collaborated with several leading Russian publishing houses, such as Emperor and Armies and Battles. From 2003 to 2010 the Kharkov Artistic Gallery DAIS maintained Telenik's personal exhibit. Today his work is primarily stored in private collections around the globe.1 vol, 128 pgs 2015 GERMANY, BERLIN ZINNFIGURIN
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1-37450 Troiani, Don illustrator text by Brian C. Pohanka DON TROIANI'S CIVIL WAR The first ever collection of Don Troiani's art,over 100 exquisite full color illust, with expert text by Pohanka, a must for any Civil War Fan.1 vol, 190 pgs 1995 HARRISBURG, STACKPOLE BKS
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1-68420 Windrow, Martin editior WARRIORS & WARLORDS:The Art of Angus McBride 9.5x11, 60 of McBride's best artwork from the various OSPREY series are brought together here.1 vol, 144 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISH'NG
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1-46590 Alberini, Massino COLOR TREASURY OF MODEL SOLDIERS 9x12, 110 color illust highlight this quick look at both Toy Soldiers and Models.1 vol, 64 pgs 1972 LONDON, CRESENT BOOKS
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1-2215804 G Aimaretti PAPER SOLDIERS: Byzantine Army AD 395-1453 Uniformology research, NOT cut out and use on a tabletop.1 vol, 52 pgs 2017 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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1-74451 Giuliani, Raymond et al 12-INCH ACTION FIGURES-Second World War 1st in a series on ACTION FIGS, covers SIDESHOW, 21st CENTURY TOYS, DRAGON series and BLUE BOX INTERNATIONAL, 60 pages of actual figs, conversion tips, assembly, and much more.1 vol, 84 pgs 2004 PARIS, HISTOIRE & COLLECT
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1-210460 Hicking, Allen TOY FORTS AND CASTLES: European-Made Toys of the 19th & 20th Centuries 11x8.5 inches. 348 pages. Contained within this authoritative text is the exciting history of the manufacture of toy forts and castles in western Europe throughout the turbulent nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

Lavishly illustrated with 772 color images, this book provides detailed information on who made these castles, palaces, and fortresses, when, where, and how, and with what materials. The author focuses especially on manufacturers in Germany and Great Britain, but covers Denmark, Belgium, and France as well-and describes the fascinating story of the industry's rise and demise.

Company histories show how these manufacturers, often successive generations of families, dealt with the enormous economic and political obstacles of the times. Organized spreadsheets with serial numbers, dates, dimensions, and distinctive features of products will satisfy the curiosities of toy collectors, museum curators, archivists, antique dealers, architectural history buffs, and more.1 vol, 348 pgs 2016 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-61620 Joplin, Norman TOY SOLDIERS 9x12, a collector's guide to identifying both newand vintage Toy Soldiers, full color, index.1 vol, 80 pgs 1994 LONDON, COURAGE BOOKS
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1-22760 Nevins, Edward M. FORCES OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE, 1914 8.5x11, brief sketch of all the British & Colonial units, includes the badge worn in 1914, history of the unit, battle honors. Over 380 color photos of Toy Soldiers depict uniform detail.1 vol, 288 pgs 1992 ARLINGTON, VANDAMERE PRES
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1-67650 O'Brien, Richard COLLECTING FOREIGN-MADE TOY SOLDIERS 8.5x11, 8000+ listings with prices for 50+manufactures, 2500 b/w photos, 16 color pages.1 vol, 496 pgs 1997 US, KRAUSE PUBLICATIONS
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1-19280 Opie, James COLLECTING TOY SOLDIERS 8x10, color & b/w illust, price guide, index.1 vol, 144 pgs 1987 LONDON, WILLIAM COLLINS
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1-198340 Opie, James COLLECTING TOY SOLDIERS IN THE 21ST CENTURY 7.5x10, 200+ color photos. This serves as an update of the author's successful Collecting Toy Soldiers (Collins, 1987; pbk edition, New Cavendish, 1991). In it James Opie gives the collector the benefit of thirty years' experience as the world's leading authority on traditional toy soldiers (as opposed to model soldiers used in wargaming etc.) and a lifetime as a collector himself. The book combines authoritative advice on all aspects of collecting, including price trends and pitfalls to avoid when buying or selling at auction, with informative and often-amusing anecdotes from James' own experiences.

This is a completely new book, so even those many who bought the first one should welcome its appearance, as should anyone with an interest in this fascinating hobby.1 vol, 256 pgs 2011 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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2-198340 Opie, James COLLECTING TOY SOLDIERS IN THE 21ST CENTURY 7.5x10, 200+ color photos. This serves as an update of the author's successful Collecting Toy Soldiers (Collins, 1987; pbk edition, New Cavendish, 1991). In it James Opie gives the collector the benefit of thirty years' experience as the world's leading authority on traditional toy soldiers (as opposed to model soldiers used in wargaming etc.) and a lifetime as a collector himself. The book combines authoritative advice on all aspects of collecting, including price trends and pitfalls to avoid when buying or selling at auction, with informative and often-amusing anecdotes from James' own experiences.

This is a completely new book, so even those many who bought the first one should welcome its appearance, as should anyone with an interest in this fascinating hobby.1 vol, 232 pgs 2021 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-213020 Opie, James BRITAINS TOY SOLDIERS: The History and Handbook 1893-2013 This is the first full-color history of the world-famous toy soldiers to chart the whole story of their development from Victorian table toy to 21st Century collectable. Prior to 1893 the family toy business of the Britain family was struggling as the toy industry was dominated by German manufacturers and importers. Then came the fateful decision first to import, then to design and manufacture, toy soldiers, an area the German firms were particularly strong in.

Britains Toy Soldiers were born and soon their boxes stamped with the slogan 'Best Quality English Make' were being eagerly opened by little boys across Britain and then around the world. The rest, as they say is history and it is all captured here by James Opie, the world's leading expert on the subject, as he lovingly traces the varying fortunes of arguably the most famous British toy company.

Illustrated with lavish color photographs, many of them featuring items from the author's own collection, the book includes feature sections such as collectors' favorites and prices, high-value and famous sets, artistic highlights, quirks and mysteries. It is without doubt the most authoritative book on the subject and will be welcomed by the thousands of devoted collectors world wide as well as many more with fond memories of childhood battles with these beautiful toys.1 vol, 504 pgs 2016 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-64440 Pielin, Don & Joplin, Norman & Johnson, Verne AMERICAN DIMESTORE TOY SOLDIERS & FIGURES 11x9, 650+ color photso of multiple figs, priceguide from 1900-1960.1 vol, 240 pgs 2000 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-221560 Toiati, Luigi THE HISTORY OF TOY SOLDIERS Covers the fascinating evolution of the toy soldier from ancient times to the early 21st century. The author, as a sociologist with an interest in semiotics (the study of signs), offers truly original insights into why different types of toy soldiers were born in a given period and country, or why in a given size and material. Includes anecdotes, nostalgia, wit and his enduring passion for the subject plus 600 color photographs, many depicting the author's own collection.1 vol, 640 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-229550 British Napoleonic paint set This paint set includes:

70.976 - Buff
70.836 - London Grey
70.957 - Flat Red
70.899 - Dark Prussian Blue
70.896 - G.C. Extra Dark Green
70.865 - Oily Steel
70.820 - Offwhite
70.801 - Brass1 vol, 8 pgs 2022 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-229560 French Napoleonic paint set This paint set includes:

70.947 - Dark Vermillion
70.953 - Flat Yellow
70.899 - Dark Prussian Blue
70.820 - Offwhite
70.878 - Old Gold
70.865 - Oily Steel
70.836 - London Grey
70.891 - Intermediate Green1 vol, 8 pgs 2022 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-229650 Black Powder & Epic: American Civil War paint set Custom selected paint set produced by Warlord Games studio team will arm you with the bespoke colours needed for Union and Confederate forces in either 28mm or Epic Battle Scale. Set contains nine high pigment paints, a wash, and a frame of our Epic Battles ACW infantry to either sneakily outnumber your enemy or practise your painting on. 1 vol, 9 pgs 2022 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-229700 SPEEDPAINT STARTER SET Warlord Speedpaint offers one-coat painting solution with basic colors. Apply one rich coat of Speedpaint directly over a primed miniature and you are done, All colors are using tried and true high-quality heavy pigments combined with an innovative resin medium solution that flows over your miniatures.

Box contains one brush and 10 18ml bottles of Speedpaints: Zealot Yellow, Fire Giant Orange, Blood Red, Hive Dweller Purple, Highlord Blue, Orc Skin, Pallid Bone, Crusader Skin, Hardened Leather, and Gravelord Grey. 1 vol, 11 pgs 2022 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-56703 MODEL MANUAL #03:Basic Military Vehicle Modeling (260) color photos.1 vol, 60 pgs 1999 LONDON, COMPENDIUM BOOKS
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1-56704 MODEL MANUAL #04:Advanced Military Modeling (260) color photos.1 vol, 60 pgs 1999 LONDON, COMPENDIUM BOOKS
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1-56705 MODEL MANUAL #05:Intermediate Military Vechicles (260) color photos.1 vol, 60 pgs 1999 LONDON, COMPENDIUM BOOKS
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1-56710 MODEL MANUAL #10:Postwar Tanks (140) color photos.1 vol, 60 pgs 2000 LONDON, COMPENDIUM PUBS
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1-56711 MODEL MANUAL #11:Modelling Soft Skinned Vehicles (140) color photos.1 vol, 60 pgs 2000 LONDON, COMPENDIUM PUBS
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1-56712 MODEL MANUAL #12:Postwar Aircraft (140) color photos.1 vol, 60 pgs 2000 LONDON, COMPENDIUM PUBS
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1-56713 MODEL MANUAL #13:Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger 1 (140) color photos.1 vol, 60 pgs 2000 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-56714 MODEL MANUAL #14:M4 Sherman (140) color photos.1 vol, 60 pgs 2000 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-56715 MODEL MANUAL #15:Panzerkampfwagen III (140) color photos.1 vol, 60 pgs 2000 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-56718 MODEL MANUAL #18: SUPERMARINE SPITFIRE Includes 140 color photos, almost all of the various models in various stages of construction and painting. Some photos in the Walk Around section of the real fighter. Scale drawings included.

Examines Reginald Mitchell's classic Spitfire - the only RAF type in continuous production throughout WWII (over 20,000 were built in some 40 major variations), and an airframe adaptable as a fighter, fighter-bomber, and Photo Recon aircraft. This book provides all the details needed to model the main Spitfires - the Mks V and IX - and other Spitfire variants. Includes a full roundup of the models available on the market (circa 2001 anyway), details of where you can see the real thing, a select bibliography, and survey of websites of interest.1 vol, 60 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-86170 OPERATION HUSKY:Sicily 1943 A4, eleven amazing dioramas set during the battle for Sicily, maps and photos.1 vol, 80 pgs 2007 GENOVA, AUGRIA PUBLISHING
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1-907012 DIORAMAG: Volume 12 Dioramag magazine focuses on dioramas and scenes. You will find step-by-step articles, painting techniques, building techniques, showcases, news, reviews, and more in each issue. All text in English.

Contents: Race to the Reichstag; News; MiG-25 Laid to Rest; Cobra King First in Bastogne; Back to the Eastern Front; Showcase: Roman Lappat; Turn Around and Don't Look Back; Sicily 1943; The Factory Post-Apocalyptic; and Seasons Part 3: Summer.1 vol, 96 pgs 2022 SPAIN, PLA EDITIONS
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1-85390 Andrea Press Experts F.A.Q.:Frequently asked Questions of Figure Pain'g 8.5x11, 100's color photos of how to paint and convert military figures.1 vol, 152 pgs 2007 SPAIN, ANDREA PRESS
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1-62740 anon HINTS AND TIPS FOR PLASTIC MODELING 8.5x11, packed with hundreds of tips/hints pulledfrom IPMS publications.1 vol, 48 pgs 1980 US, KALMBACH BOOKS
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1-209850 Antelmi, Simon MILITARY FIGURES FOR DIORAMAS This book offers a multitude of illustrations to show how to paint figures in different scales in as quick a time as possible.

This book teaches techniques to get good results -- learn how to paint the figures with your airbrush, refining the detail by brush; see how to paint eyes, skin, equipment, and different types of uniforms; and understand the different effects of scale on the colors of the uniforms.1 vol, 84 pgs 2015 ITALY, AURIGA PUBLISHING
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1-197670 Bennett, Philip J. THE HERALDIC KNIGHTS AND SCULPTURES OF BRIAN RODDEN Oversized 12x8.5, over 240 color photos.
*11 Chapters all of his ranges from the magnificent 'Silver Knights' to his latest 50mm creations.
* There are chapters on the history and production techniques of Brian's work, short histories of the battles of Bannockburn and the Hundred Years wars, illustrated with knights produced for each era. All of the Brielle Galleries 90mm Knights are listed with production numbers of each figure.
* Includes a collectors guide with auction results, bibliography, and index.1 vol, 120 pgs 2011 US, PHILIP J BENNETT LIMITED
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1-74461 Cabos, Rodrigo Hernandez L'ENCYCLOPEDIE DU MODELISME:Les Avions 9x12,1 vol, 200 pgs 2004 PARIS, HISTOIRE & COLLECT
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1-74462 Cabos, Rodrigo Hernandez L'ENCYCLOPEDIE DU MODELISME:Les Blindes 9x12,1 vol, 200 pgs 2004 PARIS, HISTOIRE & COLLECT
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1-74464 Cabos, Rodrigo Hernandez L'ENCYCLOPEDIE DU MODELISME:Mise en Scene & Decors 9x12,1 vol, 400 pgs 2004 PARIS, HISTOIRE & COLLECT
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1-196350 Clark, Alex SMALL-SCALE ARMOUR MODELLING: Modelling Masterclass Since the mid-1990s, small-scale armor modeling has seen a great resurgence in popularity, mostly due to model manufacturers in Germany and the many smaller companies that have started selling add-ons and accessories. Using a highly visual, step-by-step approach, this book covers all of the major aspects of small-scale armour modeling, including construction, painting, finishing and presentation. Covering World War II armor, modern vehicles, and everything in-between, this book is the ultimate guide for those who appreciate the beauty and craftsmanship of small-scale armor models.

Contents

* Introduction
* Tools and materials
* General construction techniques
* Advanced construction techniques
* Painting and general finishing techniques
* Painting - advanced finishing effects
* Presentation
* Gallery
* Further reading and references
* Index1 vol, 192 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-63630 Coughlin, Geoff WW2 LUFTWAFFE FIGHTER MODELLING 8.5x11.5, super-detailing, painting/weathering tip1 vol, 128 pgs 2000 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-35250 Davidson, Mike PAINTING MINIATURE MILITARY FIGURES Step-by-step guide to painting, 240 color photos.1 vol, 64 pgs 1994 ATGLEN, SHIFFER PUBLISH'G
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1-36990 Davidson, Mike PAINTING CIVIL WAR FIGURES Using a clearly photographed step-by-step approach, Mike Davidson utilizes hobby paints and oils to bring these highly detailed miniatures to life. Mike also provides formulas for mixing a variety of Civil War uniform colors. While applied to a particular figure, the lessons and techniques learned from this book will enhance any American Civil War figure the reader may choose to paint. 250 color photos.
1 vol, 64 pgs 1995 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER PUBLIS'G
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1-43840 Davidson, Mike PAINTING NAPOELONIC MINIATURES Step-by-step process of assembly and painting of a commercially-produced figure, 300+ color photos.1 vol, 80 pgs 1996 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER PUBLIS'G
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1-56620 Davidson, Mike PAINTING ANCIENT AND MEDIEVAL WARRIORS 8.5x11, over 250 photographs guide the reader thruthe steps necessary to paint a figure.1 vol, 64 pgs 1999 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER PUBLIS'G
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1-90110 de Greet, Marc BELGIAN SCHOOL, THE:Flemish Masters 9x12, full color look at the AFV's, Figurines andDioramas of 18 Belgian Masters. 240 full colorphotos of 100+ different models.1 vol, 170 pgs 2008 GENOVA, AUGRIA PUBLISHING
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1-68210 DeLillio, G.S.W. ARNHEM:DEFEAT AND GLORY 8.5x11, 100+ color photos, charts, diagrams & maps. The author combines the best works available into a superbly researched and illustrated text, suffused with a masterful articulation of the Allied tragedy through the medium of 20mm scale miniature portraiture. The author provides a unique foundation for the generalist, serious researcher, and wargaming enthusiast alike.1 vol, 160 pgs 2002 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-89970 Derogatis, Jim SHEPERD PAINE:Life and Work of a Master Modeler, 9x12, 700+ color & b/w photos. This is the first book to examine all of his remarkable work.1 vol, 272 pgs 2008 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-29410 Dilley, Roy SCALE MODEL SOLDIERS Collecting, building, converting & detailing model soldiers, plenty of b/w illust & photos.1 vol, 96 pgs 1972 LONDON, ALMARK PUBLISHING
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1-32450 Dilley, Roy MODEL SOLDIERS IN COLOR 8x10.5, covers Ancient to Modern Conflicts, all sizes are depicted, nice survey book.1 vol, 64 pgs 1981 LONDON, OCTOPUS BOOKS
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1-220260 Eens, Mario GERMAN AND RUSSIAN TANK MODELS 1939-45: Painting Guide Comprehensive guide to painting techniques suitable for 1/72, 1/48, and 1/35 scale WWII German and Soviet tank models. From the Russian T-34 at the time of the battle of Kursk, and Su-152 in winter camouflage, to the German Panzer I in North Africa, and the gigantic Maus, as it might have appeared just after the war ended, this book offers a wealth of detail into the necessary tools, paints, and techniques to perfect a realistic finish.1 vol, 132 pgs 2019 US, CASEMATE
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1-62730 Ellis, Chris SCALE MODELLER'S HANDBOOK, THE 8x10, a how to book, covers all aspects fromplastic kits to model soldiers.1 vol, 208 pgs 1980 NJ, CHARTWELL BOOKS
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1-72980 Evans, Bill and Parker, David MODELLING MILITARY VEHICLES A comprehensive and informative work, excellentcombination of techniques, tips, information andprojects, something for expert and novice alike,b/w illust/drawings.1 vol, 128 pgs 1990 UK, ROBERT HALE LIMITED
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1-15590 Featherstone, Donald MILITARY MODELLING Comprehensive collection of facts and information on how to make model soldiers, vehicles, buildings and more, b/w illust.1 vol, 159 pgs 1971 NY, A.S. BARNES & COMPANY
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1-25750 Fosten, Bryan FOCUS ON MODELING TECHNIQUES:#3 Dioramas & Scenic B/w and color illust, line drawings.1 vol, 36 pgs 1977 LONDON, ALMARK PUBLISHING
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1-28470 Garratt, John, G. MODEL SOLDIERS: AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY 9x10, many color illust, covers the makers and the collectors of 'toy' and 'model' soldiers, index.1 vol, 248 pgs 1972 GREENWICH, NY GRAPHIC SOC
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1-201400 Goodenough, Simon and 'Tradition' MILITARY MINIATURES: The art of making model soldiers 9x11, classic many color photos, b/w line drawings1 vol, 127 pgs 1979 RADNOR, CHILTON PUBLISH'G
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1-200130 Green, Bret MODELLING LUFTWAFFE JETS AND WONDER WEAPONS: Modelling Masterclass While the Allies largely relied on mass production to help them win World War II, Germany put a great deal of their limited resources into new technologies and wonder weapons. In addition to these tangible assets, which were used with varying degrees of success, the drawing boards of Germany were littered with dozens of advanced designs that never reached the prototype or production stages.

Many of these operational and paper projects advanced the pace and influenced the direction of aircraft development in the decades following World War II, with many of the German engineers responsible for these innovations seamlessly continuing their roles in the United States and the USSR. Modellers have had a long fascination for the Luftwaffe's jet arsenal and secret weapons of fact and fiction and this new Osprey Masterclass will explore the Luftwaffe jets and rocket planes that saw service at the end of World War II. 1 vol, 192 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-192910 Green, Brett Aircraft Modelling Masterclass The aircraft modeling hobby has undergone dramatic changes in the last ten years. New manufacturing technologies and the rise of China have combined to make this a golden age in terms of the variety and availability of models. But these advancements can also make the hobby intimidating for those starting out.

In this new masterclass, Brett Green describes the kits, accessories, decals and references that are now available and demonstrates a wide variety of paint types, thinners and application methods in both words and pictures. He also covers painting effects such as mottling, soft-edged camouflage demarcation, masking and weathering. This is the perfect book for the beginner or the seasoned modeler to bring his knowledge and techniques up to date.
1 vol, 192 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-45280 Greenland, Tony PANZER MODELING MASTERCLASS 8.5x11.5, 240 color photos highlight this master's advice on the A to Z of German AFV modeling.1 vol, 128 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISH'NG
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1-223870 Harwood, Tony WARGAMING TERRAIN & BUILDINGS - North Africa and the Middle East The Middle East and North Africa have been the backdrop for many conflicts through the centuries, making them a popular setting for miniature wargames. Whether you are fielding your Parthians against invading Roman legions, Crusaders against Saladin's Saracens, recreating Lawrence's exploits in Arabia, or trying to halt Rommel at El Alamein, this book will help you set the scene for your games. 350 color illustrations

Expert terrain modeler Tony Harwood takes the reader through a range of projects step by step, from selection of materials to the finished items. Each stage is illustrated with color photographs.


1 vol, 152 pgs 2020 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-82400 Horan, Bill COMPLETE BILL HORAN, THE 8.5x11, 400+ color photos, a detailed study of the masterpieces created by Bill Horan; two step-by-step processes about how to model figures, great high-definition photography, Historical index.1 vol, 250 pgs 2004 SPAIN, ANDREA PRESS
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1-867009 Illsley, Geoff REALISTIC WWII AIRCRAFT FINISHING Detailed menu and index it is possible to find all of Geoff's impressive techniques at the touch of a button and the pause facility allows you to stop and savor the truly realistic results that he achieves1 vol, 1 pgs 2008 FRANCE, HISTOIRE & COLLEC
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1-48890 Jone, Kim CREATING SCENES FOR MILITARY MINIATURES Jones shows you in a step-by-step manner the wayto create Groundwork, Foliage and Settings foryour models, over 300 color photos, 8.5x11.1 vol, 92 pgs 1997 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-35240 Jones, Kim SCULPTING MINIATURE MILITARY FIGURES The reader is taken step by step through the process of sculpting an American Cavalryman of the late 19th century, 375 color and b/w photographs.1 vol, 96 pgs 1994 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER PUBLIS'G
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1-36980 Jones, Kim MODELING MILITARY MINIATURES:Tools/Tips/Techniques Jones shows how his various techniques & hand-made tools can make sculpting easier, each technique is detailed using close-up photography, 8x11, (250)color photos.1 vol, 64 pgs 1995 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER PUBLIS'G
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1-43850 Jones, Kim MODELING WEAPONS & ACCESSORIES FOR MINIATURES Step-by-step methods for creating all types of weapons, packs etc, over 280 color photos/illust.1 vol, 80 pgs 1996 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER PUBLIS'G
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1-867008 Longhurst, Max WARHORSES-MODELING THE HORSE IN WAR Shows in detail his conversion techniques, various horse types and colors, choice of paint colors, undercoating and shading, sponge painting, dappling, and final painting and detailing.1 vol, 1 pgs 2008 UK, COMPENDIUM FILMS
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1-40610 Mansir, A. Richard ANCIENT & MEDIEVAL SHIPS:A Modeler's Guide 8.5x11, (16) color pages, b/w illust and drawings.1 vol, 64 pgs 1981 DANA POINT, MOONRAKER PUB
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1-1959703 Marchetti, Marco STATIC MODEL MANUAL #3 Full color throughout. Inspired by the famous 'Materials and Methods' section of Time Model magazine, this series is dedicated to the various techniques of modeling. The third volume covers color and aging techniques of military models, step by step photos of the most popular, effective, and innovative techniques. Suitable for novices and master modelers alike. Dual text in English and Italian.

Some really fantastic looking models and effects in here!
1 vol, 76 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-69020 Matsuoka, Toshichi HISTORICAL FIGURES OF JAPAN 12x8.5, full color illust of Japanese FigurePainters/Sculptors, english captions.1 vol, 112 pgs 2001 JAPAN, DAINIPPON KAIGA
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1-867007 Nicholls, Marcus REALISTIC ARMOR FINISHING TECHNIQUES Demonstrates award-winning techniques, such as paint chipping/bruising, German Panzer gray coloring, rust, dust, track finishing and 'hairspray' technique.1 vol, 1 pgs 2008 UK, COMPENDIUM FILMS
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1-213671 Oliver, Dennis TIGER I and TIGER II: Tanks of the German Army and Waffen-SS -- Eastern Front 1944 In spite of the relatively small numbers produced, the Tiger I and Tiger II tanks are arguably the most famous armored fighting vehicles of WWII. This book, the first in the TankCraft series, uses archive photos and extensively researched color illustrations to examine the tanks and units of the German Army and Waffen-SS heavy panzer battalions that attempted to hold back the Red Army during 1944. 200 illust.

A large part of the book showcases available model kits and after market products, complemented by a gallery of beautifully constructed and painted models in various scales. Technical details as well as modifications introduced during production and in the field are also examined providing everything the modeler needs to recreate an accurate representation of the tanks that fought from the snow covered fields of Byelorussia and the Ukraine, through the Baltic States and into Poland and Hungary.1 vol, 64 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-213672 Oliver, Dennis SHERMAN TANKS: British Army and Royal Marines - Normandy Campaign 1944 With production in excess of 55,000, the Sherman tank was eventually in service with most Allied armies of WWII. By the time of the Normandy landings, it was the mainstay of Britain's armored battalions.

This second book in the TankCraft series uses wartime photos and extensively researched, exquisitely presented color illustrations to cover the Sherman tanks used by the units of the Royal Armoured Corps and the Royal Marines during the fighting in northern France.

As with all the books in the TankCraft series, a large part of this work showcases available model kits and aftermarket products, complemented by a gallery of beautifully constructed and painted models in various scales. Technical details as well as modifications introduced during production and in the field are also explained as is the complex system of markings employed by British armored regiments.

This book will give the modeler all the information and knowledge required to recreate an authentic miniature representation of the tanks that fought from the beaches of Normandy, through the battles for Caen and on to killing fields of Falaise.1 vol, 64 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-195250 Reed, Philip WATERLINE WARSHIPS: An Illustrated Masterclass Philip Reed, best known for his superb models of ships from the age of sail, here turns his attention to the other highly popular subject for ship modelers -- the warships of WWII -- with more than 200 color photos and ship plans.

The book is a step-by-step manual for building a scratch waterline model of the Ca Class destroyer HMS Caesar, the sistership of Cavalier now on display in drydock at Chatham Historical Dockyard. These emergency-built ships were launched between 1943 and 1945. The Caesar saw action in 1944 on the Russian convoys and then in defense of the Western Approaches.

The model presented in the book is built to the scale of 16ft to the inch and is designed to be displayed as a waterline model in a diorama. Every aspect is covered from the construction of a bread and butter hull through to the the details of camouflage, bridge, funnel, mast, the 4.5in, Hazemeyer and Oerlikon guns, boats, davits, depth charge gear, torpedo tubes, searchlights, vents and lockers, and the sea itself.

Ship's plans and a picture gallery at the end of the book devoted to a whole array of the author's WWII model warships complete the book. More than 50 years of modeling experience is passed on through wise and practical advice and thus each page will be of the utmost value to scratch builders and to any kit builders who may be setting out to construct a model of a WWII warship.1 vol, 128 pgs 2011 UK, SEAFORTH PUBLISHING
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1-19760 Risley, Clyde A. & Imrie, Wiiliam F. MODEL SOLDIER GUIDE, THE Early guide to the collecting & painting of model soldiers, b/w line drawings, illust, appendix.1 vol, 67 pgs 1965 NY, IMRIE/RISLEY MINIATUR
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1-191351 Ruitz, A and Flore, E and Berlana, A. and Jimenez FW-190 SUPER-DETAILED:V1 Planes and Models Kits The purpose of this new series is to highlight the most famous planes. step-by-step kit building; painting guides; hints; conversions, sketches and profiles.1 vol, 80 pgs 2006 FRANCE, HISTOIRE & COLLEC
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1-71770 Scutts, Jerry MODELLING MASTERCLASS:WW2 US ARMY FIGHTER MODELL'G 11.5x7.5, an overview of the plastic kits that depict USAAF aircraft of WW2, crammed with full-color photos, how to.1 vol, 128 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISH'NG
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1-230261 Singleton, Andy THE ART OF V1: ... MINIATURE MONTHLY This 144-page book is the first in an ongoing series of publications that presents the glorious miniatures artwork of artists from around the globe in full-color, quality photos, supported by descriptions from the artists themselves.

THE ART OF... MINIATURE MONTHLY contains nine chapters, three chapters each from professional miniatures artists Aaron Lovejoy, Elizabeth Beckley, and Matt DiPietro. These cover an introduction to the artist and their journey through miniatures painting, a look at how they approach their art, and the ways they apply their motivations and techniques to some fantastic art.

Topics include: The Impact of Art Education, The Human Form, The Business of Painting, Never Stop Learning, and Ancient Methods and Infinite Possibilities.1 vol, 144 pgs 2022 UK, DAVE TAYLOR MINIATURES
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1-230262 Singleton, Andy THE ART OF V2: ...CHRISTOF KEIL his 112-page book is the second volume in an ongoing series of publications that presents the glorious miniatures artwork of artists from around the globe in full-color, quality photos, supported by descriptions from the artists themselves.

Christof is most known for - kitbashing - or combining parts from a variety of kits to create completely new miniatures. In these pages, he describes the ways his inspirations, motivations, and techniques have evolved over the years. He guides us through his early projects, including a detailed tutorial on building a modern version of a classic Necromunda miniature, before moving on to some larger endeavors such as his Black Phalanx Crusade collection for use in various Warhammer 40,000 settings. In addition, we see some of Christof's larger scale work sculpting and painting busts, as well as his tribute to a piece of grimdark artwork particularly famous in the miniatures wargaming community.1 vol, 112 pgs 2022 UK, DAVE TAYLOR MINIATURES
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1-230263 Singleton, Andy THE ART OF V3: ... ANA POLANSCAK This 112-page book is the third in an ongoing series of publications that presents the glorious miniatures artwork of artists from around the globe in full-color, quality photos, supported by descriptions from the artists themselves.

Her miniature worlds were initially part of other wargaming settings, but over time they have been fleshed out and been made firmly her own. She blends elements of European folklore with her own spin on classic tales, creating a dark and often macabre style that is instantly recognizable and deeply intriguing. Not only is her conversion and paint work incredible in it's own right; the way she presents her miniatures and worlds through her photography is art as well. She guides us through the principles she uses to create her mysterious and magical worlds through the miniatures and scenery she builds. 1 vol, 112 pgs 2022 UK, DAVE TAYLOR MINIATURES
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1-230264 Singleton, Andy THE ART OF CHRIS SURHE: Volume 4 This 104-page book is the fourth in an ongoing series of publications that presents the glorious miniatures artwork of artists from around the globe in full-color, quality photos, supported by descriptions from the artists themselves. Chris Surhe is a wonderfully creative miniatures artist from the United States with a love for story-telling and an incredible level of patience. This volume takes us into the mind of an artist who works primarily in fantastical dioramas. As with all good art, there are stories we see immediately and the stories hidden beneath the surface.1 vol, 104 pgs 2023 UK, DAVE TAYLOR MINIATURES
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1-230265 Singleton, Andy THE ART OF TOMMIE SOULE: Volume 5 This 112-page book is the fifth in an ongoing series of publications that presents the glorious miniatures artwork of artists from around the globe in full-color, quality photos, supported by descriptions from the artists themselves. Tommie Soule (AKA The Miniature Painting Tutor) in an English painter with an incredible passion for teaching miniatures painting to all who would like to learn. With decades of painting experience under his belt, Tommie has been able to break the painting process down into its key elements whilst celebrating the joy of creating art.

This volume of The Art of. series differs from the others in that it is an instructional volume, featuring Tommie's Fundamentals of Painting course. He invites you to take a very hands-on approach by stripping away the jargon that can be found in this hobby and focusing on simple, easy-to-learn skills that provide the foundation for all miniatures painting.1 vol, 104 pgs 2023 UK, DAVE TAYLOR MINIATURES
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1-230266 Singleton, Andy THE ART OF SEYNI N'DIAYE: Volume 6 This 104-page book is the sixth in an ongoing series of publications that presents the glorious miniatures artwork of artists from around the globe in full-color, quality photos, supported by descriptions from the artists themselves. Seyni N'diaye (AKA Nebriuson) is an amazing artist from France who is incredibly passionate about the application of colors, textures, and patterns on his miniatures. Buried in each of Seyni's works are little stories, or nods to significant events in his life, or simple pop culture references. Sometimes these things lie close to the surface, and other times it is a joy to dig deeper.1 vol, 104 pgs 2023 UK, DAVE TAYLOR MINIATURES
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1-84900 Smeed, Vic editor ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MILITARY MODELING 9x12, many color plates/illust/drawings.1 vol, 192 pgs 1985 LONDON, PEERAGE BOOKS
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1-95000 Stearns, Philip O. HOW TO MAKE MODEL SOLDIERS A practical guide, chpts on assembly, sculpting &casting. Color & b/w illust, index.1 vol, 80 pgs 1974 NY, ARCO PUBLISHING
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1-196930 Steinbrunn, Robert LARGE SCALE ARMOR MODELING: Building a 1/6 Scale Stuart Tank This lavishly illustrated volume takes the reader on an exciting model-building journey as tips, techniques, and artistry intertwine during the construction of a 1/6 scale M5A1 Stuart light tank. Master modeler Bob Steinbrunn uses 234 color photographs and descriptive text to guide the reader in constructing a museum-quality radio-controlled scale model.1 vol, 168 pgs 2011 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-237570 Taylor, Dick REAL WEATHERING For the military modeler, but does not tell how use a particular technique - pre-shading, washes, pin-washes, dry-brushing, hairspray - to achieve a particular finish. Rather, it is a reference book showing a range of real military vehicles and their components in real military environments.1 vol, 180 pgs 2023 UK, MMP BOOKS
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1-66710 Taylor, Mike ZINNFIHUREN ENTWERFEN UND MEISTERHAFT BEMALEN While the text is in GERMAN, the plentifull color illust of Mike's work speak for themselves.1 vol, 120 pgs 1991 GERMANY, BERLIN ZINNFIGUREN
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1-918058 various MILITARY MINIATURES IN REVIEW #58 Articles in This Issue:

* Baby Back Ribs: Tamiya creates a conversion of one of its own.
* Brummbar unplugged! The CyberHobby kit from top to bottom.
* Shot with Cupid's Arrow: Building Bronco's beautiful Archer.
* US AND THEM: The Basics of Soldering
* Realistic Weathering: A little something different.
* siG Heil? The AFV Club siG 33 German 15cm Heavy infantry Gun.
1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 US, AMPERSAND PUBLISHING
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1-918059 various MILITARY MINIATURES IN REVIEW #59 Articles in This Issue:

* Baby Back Ribs: Tamiya creates a conversion of one of its own.
* Brummbar unplugged! The CyberHobby kit from top to bottom.
* Shot with Cupid's Arrow: Building Bronco's beautiful Archer.
* US AND THEM: The Basics of Soldering
* Realistic Weathering: A little something different.
* siG Heil? The AFV Club siG 33 German 15cm Heavy infantry Gun. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 US, AMPERSAND PUBLISHING
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1-918060 various MILITARY MINIATURES IN REVIEW #60 Articles in This Issue:

* The M48 Patton, a Primer: Part Two: The M48A2 and M48A2C.
* The Little Tractor that Rocks: The Pit Road IJA Type 98 4t Prime Mover Shi-Ke.
* Dust(er) in the Wind: Blown away by AFV Club's M42 Duster.
* Pint sized Puma: Gettin' teeny with the Italeri/Tamiya kit.
* Pocket size Puncher: Tamiya's New Type 10.
* Heavy Lift'n: Tasca's Sweet M32B1!
* A T-90 Tale: A story of steel and styrene.
* Red Leg! Red Leg! This is Bravo Six: Bronco's 155mm Howitzer (Vietnam). 1 vol, 80 pgs 2014 US, AMPERSAND PUBLISHING
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1-918061 various MILITARY MINIATURES IN REVIEW #61 Articles in This Issue:

* The M103, a Primer: Part One
* Beautiful Bofors, Times Two: Looking at the AFV Club kits
* Get your Goat: The Tamiya Gama-Goat
* Ma.K'n it up as I go: Building Wave's Ketzer
* Ha-Go-a-Go-Go: The Return of the Smart Kit
* Patton, Pathologically: Dragon's M48A3
* Thrilling Drilling: AFV Club's Sd.Kfz. 251/21 Ausf. D 'Drilling'
* Great Leapin' Leopard: Meng's Leopard 1 A3/A4
* Model Citizen: 29th Infantry Division Bar Gunner1 vol, 80 pgs 2014 US, AMPERSAND PUBLISHING
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1-918062 various MILITARY MINIATURES IN REVIEW # 62 Articles include: Step by Step painting of a WW2 German bust; 1/16th scale Renault FT17; the Trumpeter T-64; spicing up a Tamiya Sherman; and more.1 vol, 80 pgs 2015 US, AMPERSAND PUBLISHING
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1-925130 various SOLDATINI # 130 1 vol, 84 pgs 2018 ITALY, AURIGA
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1-925131 various SOLDATINI # 131 1 vol, 84 pgs 2018 ITALY, AURIGA
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1-925135 various SOLDATINI # 135 Articles include: The Captain and the Stud 54mm; Busts 200 and 400mm; North America's Animals 54mm; British Grenadier 54mm; Sharp's Armoury gun; Flying Merkel 1911 1/35; Glances 75mm; La Revue du Quintidi, June 1800 1a part 54mm; and more.1 vol, 84 pgs 2019 ITALY, AURIGA
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1-925140 various SOLDATINI #140 1 vol, 84 pgs 2019 ITALY, AURIGA
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1-925141 various SOLDATINI #141 1 vol, 84 pgs 2019 ITALY, AURIGA
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1-925142 various SOLDATINI #142 1 vol, 84 pgs 2019 ITALY, AURIGA
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1-925143 various SOLDATINI #143 1 vol, 84 pgs 2019 ITALY, AURIGA
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1-925153 various SOLDATINI #153 1 vol, 84 pgs 2021 ITALY, AURIGA
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1-62623 Verlinden, Francois VERLINDEN WAY, THE:V3 Guide to Plastic Aircraft 150+ illust, 50+ in color, basic assembly, dioramaconstruction, weaponery, painting/weathering.1 vol, 102 pgs 1983 BELGIUM, VERLINDEN PUBS
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1-62280 Ward, Arthur AIRFIX:Celebrating 50 years of Great Plastic Kits 8.5x11, 300 color photos/illust, details everyAirfix model ever released.1 vol, 208 pgs 2000 LONDON, HARPER COLLINS UK
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1-190689 BLACK POWDER: A Dark and Bloody Ground for F&I Wars Inside this book, you will find a complete history of the conflict with details of every major battle fought between the two sides. Also included are details of the uniforms, organization and commanders of the European armies, their colonial regulars and militias, and the various Native American tribes that supported or opposed them. Scenarios are provided for many of the battles of the war along with suggestions for campaign games. A copy of the Black Powder rule book is required to use this supplement.1 vol, 144 pgs 2019 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-1994037 Bolt Action: Campaign: D-Day: British & Canadian Sectors 2nd edition After the historic D-Day landings comes the fight to liberate France and the rest of Occupied Europe. This campaign book focuses on the push inland from the Commonwealth beaches of Gold, Sword, and Juno culminating with the battle for Caen and the Falaise Pocket. Containing new scenarios, Theatre Selectors, and units, including rules for the Canadian Army in Europe and their adversaries, this book has everything players need to continue the liberation of Europe.1 vol, 176 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-1994038 Bolt Action: Campaign: D-Day: US Sector 2nd edition overing the fiercely contested US sectors of D-Day, including the beaches of Omaha and Utah, this new Campaign Book for Bolt Action allows players to refight the fierce American beach landings, beach head breakouts, and Airborne assaults. New, linked scenarios, rules, troop types, and Theatre Selectors provide plenty of options for both novice and veteran players alike.
BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE1 vol, 176 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-1994039 BOLT ACTION: Campaign: Italy: Soft Underbelly -- 2nd Edition This supplement for Bolt Action focuses on Operation Husky, the WWII airborne and naval invasion of Sicily, the hard-fought battles in the villages and rugged mountain passes of that island, and the advance up the Italian Peninsula towards Rome.

With a host of scenarios, new units, special rules, and Theatre Selectors this book contains everything players need to refight these important battles in defense of the Regno d'Italia or to strike at the underbelly of Axis-controlled Europe.1 vol, 176 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-20100 BROKEN GRASSLAND/DESERT SCUBLAND 4x3-FOOT REVERSIBLE GAME MAT Reversible 4x3-foot game mat.1 vol, 1 pgs 2021 US, MONSTER FIGHT CLUB
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1-218691 LADG GRASS GAME MAT: 80cm x 120cm for 15mm 200 Point Games Rubber Backed - Very High Quality Rubber, NOT Neoprene, Rolls up, Single Sided. Washable, Rollable, Foldable, and Durable.1 vol, 1 pgs 2018 UK, TINY WARGAMES
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1-218694 LADG DESERT GAME MAT: 80cm x 120cm for 15mm 200 Point Games Rubber Backed - Very High Quality Rubber, NOT Neoprene, Rolls up, Single Sided. Washable, Rollable, Foldable, and Durable.1 vol, 1 pgs 2018 UK, TINY WARGAMES
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1-218695 LADG DESERT GAME MAT: 120cm x 180cm for 25mm 200 Point Games Rubber Backed - Very High Quality Rubber, NOT Neoprene, Rolls up, Single Sided. Washable, Rollable, Foldable, and Durable.1 vol, 1 pgs 2018 UK, TINY WARGAMES
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1-2197801 SAGA: Age of Magic - Deck of 36 Spell Cards The Spell Cards are a supplementary tool to quickly reference the wide variety of sorcerous abilities available in SAGA Age of Magic. The rules on these cards can also be found in the book and the cards will also be made available as a free download.1 vol, 36 pgs 2019 UK, STUDIO TOMAHAWK
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1-2297010 BOLT ACTION DICE: Grey (12) dice1 vol, 12 pgs 2019 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-2297012 BOLT ACTION DICE: Green (12) dice1 vol, 12 pgs 2019 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-2297013 BOLT ACTION DICE: Black (12) dice1 vol, 12 pgs 2019 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-2297014 BOLT ACTION DICE: Blue (12) dice1 vol, 12 pgs 2019 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-86133 ARMOURED ASSAULT: Rules of Engagement Source Book Fourth source book for Rules of Engagement allows players to field additional vehicles to those listed in current published works, adds rules for fielding more than one armored vehicle alongside infantry platoons or on their own, and provides additional scenarios. The majority of the vehicles were used on the battlefield during the latter part of WWII. Also included are a few vehicles which, although not in the field in large numbers, were available.1 vol, 80 pgs 2010 UK, GREAT ESCAPE GAMES
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1-882818 AIR MARSHAL: Command of the Skies Aerial Supplement for the Panzer Korps divisional warfare system that builds upon the existing Air Combat System from the Core rules. Adds the additional layers of command and control for including strategic and tactical system for affecting the land battle engagements, focus on air campaign (and not land battles), multi-region Battle Board component, solo play, 100+ bomber strikes, and three modes of play: Standard, Independent, and Hotseat.1 vol, 88 pgs 2022 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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1-89380 EAGLE'S PREY: Wars for North America 1824-1888 DELUXE 2nd Edition Covers the Mexican Civil War, American Civil War, Seminole Wars, Mexican-American War, Apache Wars, Maximillian Intervention, and more. Complete army lists, leader lists, and complete rules and map for running a campaign and using any other rules set for tactical play as well. Complete Campaign system with Map to play the 19th Century as England, France, Mexico, Spain, United States and Russia Complete Tactical rules system to re-fight the battles in miniature Various Tactical and Campaign scenarios to relive history or make it!1 vol, 126 pgs 2008 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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1-908272 WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED: ISSUE # 272 Includes a Free Bonus Osprey MAA153 Napoleon's Guard Infantry (1) Special issue, includes a Free Bonus Osprey MAA153 Napoleon's Guard Infantry (1).

Articles includes: Europe in Turmoil, Wargaming the Roman Army, Adepticon convention report, and more.1 vol, 124 pgs 2010 UK, BATTLEFRONT USA
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1-909002 PAINTING WAR, Issue #2 - Napoleonic French Contains amazing step-by-step instructions and techniques by Rafael Perez Archduke to paint 21 miniatures of the Napoleonic French period. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2014 SPAIN
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1-909003 PAINTING WAR, Issue # 3: Japan and USA WWII The subject is the Japanese and US Armies of WW2. It collects everything you need to see the Claudia Zuminich's painting miniatures techniques. It includes amazing step-by-step instructions and 37 painted miniatures, painted exclusively for this publication.

Order now, and receive two free limited edition figures (Japanese Pilot and 1 Free figures are 28mm sized, made of metal and are unpainted).1 vol, 94 pgs 2015 SPAIN
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3-916000 MINIATURE WARGAMES: Back Issue Sale: 346, 350, 354, 357, 360, 368, 381, 396, 404, 411, 426, 427, 437, 448 or 450 SALE! Clearing out back issues MW: Back Issue Sale: 346, 350, 354, 357, 360, 368, 381, 396, 404, 411, 426, 427, 437 and 448 for $2.00 (plus postage), or, any 5 issues for $8.95 (plus postage).

If we run out of an issue, we will substitute another issue.

If you wanted to sample MW, here's your (greatly discounted) chance. Normally $9.00 each.1 vol, 60 pgs 2013-2018 UK, ATLANTIC PUBLISHERS
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1-935000 WARGAMES SOLDIERS & STRATEGY: Back Issues 36, 37, 40 and 66 Clearing out WARGAMES SOLDIERS & STRATEGY (WSS) back issues 36, 37, 40 and 66 for $3.00 each or any four for $9.95 plus postage.

Limited quantities on some issues. If you wanted to sample WSS, here's your (greatly discounted) chance. Normally $10 each. First come, first served.1 vol, 60 pgs SPAIN, REVISTAS PUBLISHERS
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1-194290 Anderson, George and Toews, Ryan IN COMMAND - American Civil War Campaigns - Pea Ridge/Elkhorn Tavern and Bermuda Hundred 20-page A4 paperback booklet. Unlike the other books in the Potomac Publications series this booklet does not provide details of individual battles but gives an umpire's guide to conducting two campaigns within the American Civil War: Pea Ridge/Elkhorn Tavern and Bermuda Hundred.

For each campaign the background is given, followed by an historical chronology. More detailed information is then given on terrain, movement rates, weather, and the armies involved. This includes notes on the personalities of the commanders and other characters allowing for a certain amount of roleplaying when conducting the campaign. Extensive umpires notes are given followed by the main objectives of the two armies.

The final section in each campaign gives a complete order of battle followed by a sketch map. The leaders and regimental units are graded for the Johnny Reb rules (number of men, type of weapon, and quality), but these campaigns can be adapted to other rules systems.1 vol, 20 pgs 1996 UK, POTOMAC PUBLICATIONS
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1-194301 Anderson, George and Toews, Ryan American Civil War Scenarios #1 - Bullets & Dirt ACW scenarios: Wilson's Creek, Logan's Cross Roads, Fort Donelson, Winchester, Port Republic, Baton rouge, Port Gibson, Salem Church, McPherson's Ridge, Droop Mountain, New Market and Monocacy. Most of these are a brigade to a division per side.

Each scenario includes short background, full-page gridded map, order of battle by regiment (includes number of men, weapon type, and quality), and miscellaneous terrain and wargaming notes.1 vol, 38 pgs 1993 UK, POTOMAC PUBLICATIONS
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1-194302 Anderson, George and Toews, Ryan American Civil War Scenarios #2 - Rebel Yell. Yankee Hurrah More ACW scenarios: Fort Donelson (Smith's Attack), Tazewell, Iuka, Hatchie Bridge, Richmond, Thompson's Station, Dutton's Hill, Port Hudson, Wauhatchie, Ringgold Gap, Pickett's Mill, and Overall Creek. Most of these are one division to one brigade per side.

Each scenario includes short background, full-page gridded map, order of battle by regiment (includes number of men, weapon type, and quality), and miscellaneous terrain and wargaming notes.1 vol, 38 pgs 1996 UK, POTOMAC PUBLICATIONS
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1-194303 Anderson, George and Toews, Ryan American Civil War Scenarios #3- Kirby Smith's Confederacy More ACW scenarios: Little Sugar Creek, Valverde, Leetown, Elkhorn tavern, Prairie Grove, Helena, Honey Springs, Bayou Fourche, Bayou Borbeaux, Mansfield, Pleasant Hill, and Jenkins' Ferry. Some of these are larger two or so divisions per side.

Each scenario includes short background, full-page gridded map, order of battle by regiment (includes number of men, weapon type, and quality), and miscellaneous terrain and wargaming notes.1 vol, 38 pgs 1996 UK, POTOMAC PUBLICATIONS
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1-194304 Anderson, George and Toews, Ryan American Civil War Scenarios #4 - Across a Deadly Space More ACW scenarios: Greenbrier River, Allegheney Mountains, Cedar Run, Kettle Run, Crampton's Gap, East Cavalry Field, Morton's Ford, Olustee, Piedmont, Saltville, Honey Hill, and Bentonville. Usually one division per side, with some larger battles.

Each scenario includes short background, full-page gridded map, order of battle by regiment (includes number of men, weapon type, and quality), and miscellaneous terrain and wargaming notes.1 vol, 38 pgs 1996 UK, POTOMAC PUBLICATIONS
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1-86619 Archer, Gary UNDER SOUTHERN SKIES: A Scenario Book for Check Your 6 This book provides five campaigns and 35 scenarios covering the air campaign over Darwin, Australia and neighboring Japanese-held islands in 1943.

The first seven scenarios deal with reconnaissance missions by both sides and the first two Japanese Naval Air Force raids on Darwin in March 1943 as No. 1 Wing, led by W/C Clive Caldwell, tries to learn how to stop them; the next 9 include early efforts by 31 Squadron RAAF Beaufighters to strike Japanese bases and the JNAF's attempt to neutralize the Beaufighters' forward staging base at Millingimbi. These are followed by more raids on Darwin, including a large one by the Japanese Army Air Force; No. 1 Wing finally 'learning the ropes'; JNAF floatplanes trying to interdict the sea lanes north of Australia while the RAAF takes measures to stop them, and finally, a night raid on Darwin. Zeros dogfighting Spitfires! Beaufighters strafing things! What's not to like?

HISTORICAL RESEARCH: Information is provided concerning the reason for the campaign, problems faced by each side, and mistakes made by each side. Special Rules account for mechanical and armament issues plaguing the Allies and the abysmal state of gunnery training in No. 1 Wing. Scenarios were created using primary sources from both sides along with secondary sources; an annotated bibliography listing them is also provided.

NEW AIRCRAFT STATISTICS: Included are aircraft statistics in Check Your 6 format for the aircraft used in the scenarios, some of which are new, such as license-built Hudsons and Beaufighters, the Ki.48 Lily, and the Ki.49 Helen.

CAMPAIGN SYSTEM: The Darwin Campaign of 1943 was one of attrition; included is an easy to use campaign system to replicate that aspect, emphasizing that it's not just how many enemy aircraft you shoot down, it's also how many of your own aircraft are lost in doing so.1 vol, 62 pgs 2022 US, J&D PUBLICATIONS
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1-193360 Asquith, Stuart Scenarios for the War of 1812-1815 This scenario booklet has been written and designed with the wargamer in mind, and provides twelve actions from the War with America 1812-1815 as tabletop scenarios.

The War with America 1812-1815 saw British and Canadian forces vying with Americans for the possession of huge tracts of fledgling Canada. America declared war on 19th June 1812. The main theater of operations during the conflict was the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River border between America and Canada, and the central part of that theater was the Niagara Peninsula.

The actions featured are:

Queenston Heights, 13th October 1812
Raisin River, 18th/22nd January 1813
The Assault on York, 27th April 1813
Sacket's Harbor, 29th May 1813
Beaver Dams, 24th June 1813
Thames River, 5th October 1813
Chateaugay, 25th October 1813
Crysler's Farm, 11th November 1813
Chippawa, 15th July 1814
Lundy's Lane, 25th July 1814
Bladensburg, 24th August 1814
North Point, 12th September 18141 vol, 88 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-198620 Asquith, Stuart The Partizan Press Guide to War Gaming The Crimean War Colorful uniforms, organizations, and tactics which are comfortably familiar to the Napoleonic wargamer, with just a hint of the technological advances to come. All this, and the chance to fight alongside different allies and to take on the might of Russia in the process. So it's not quite Napoleonics, neither is it the American Civil War. The Crimean War is its own conflict, and one that can be almost as far-reaching as the wargamer requires.

Includes historical background, wargaming guidelines, 17 full-color Bob Marrion plates representing the numerous forces involved in the conflict, full-color campaign maps, and details of the forces that participated. includes scenarios for the following battles (complete with full-color maps of the battles and orders of battle):

* The Battle of Kurudere - 5th August 1854
* The Skirmish on the Bulganak - 19th September 1854
* The Battle of the Alma - 20th September 1854
* The Siege of Sevastopol September 1854 - September 1855
* The Battle of Balaclava - 25th October 1854
* The Battle of Inkerman - 5th November 1854
* The Battle of Eupatoria - 17th February 1855
* The Expedition to Kertch - 1855
* The Tchernaya River - 16th August 18551 vol, 112 pgs 2012 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-29830 Asquith, Stuart WARGAMER'S GUIDE TO THE 1812-1815 WAR WITH AMERICA 8.5x11.5-inch booklet offers overview of the war and covers uniforms and equipment, including black and white illustrations with painting guide. Four scenarios (each with OOB and black and white map): Thames (Oct 5, 1813), Chateaugay (Oct 26 1813), North Point (Sep 12 1814), and Chippewa (Jul 5 1814). Includes bibliography.1 vol, 64 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-83280 Asquith, Stuart PARTIZAN PRESS GUIDE TO SOLO WARGAMING, THE 6.5x 9.5, (24) pages of color, a HOW TO for the Solo Wargamer.1 vol, 112 pgs 2006 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-85660 Asquith, Stuart WAR IN THE SUDAN 1884-1898, A Campaign Guide (8) color pages, the aim of the book is to provide the reader with how campaigns were fought and how they can be recreated by the wargamer.1 vol, 120 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-75409 Bates, Edmund SKIRMISH ELITE #09: Operation Overlord - 505th Paratroop Infantry Regiment The book focuses on the first two days of the Normandy Invasion and the fighting around Ste. Mere-Eglise by the 505th PIR, 82nd Airborne Division. Includes 10 Scenarios and 3 Campaigns

This book includes ten scenarios - four from the battles for Neuville-au-Plain, and six from the battles for St. Mere-Eglise.

Maximum Replayability: the Skirmish Elite system features a realistic variable order of battle for each scenario, guaranteeing countless unique scenario and campaign replays. Generic Order of Battle: this book also includes a unique generic order of battle listing that can be translated to any skirmish rule system. 1 vol, 60 pgs 2012 FAIRFAX, J&D PUBLICATIONS
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1-944034 Bender, Trevor C3i # 34: KURSK:: The Tigers Are Burning 19435 Welcome to the first installment in the C3i Combined Arms Series, designed by Trevor Bender. Nr 34's featured game, Kursk: The Tigers Are Burning 1943, puts you in the tank driver's seat as the German Summer offensive roars over the fields of Ukraine and the Russians rush to meet them. The scale is vast and your choices are many, but because of the efficiency of design, those who played Mark Herman's games in our past issues (Gettysburg, Waterloo) should feel comfortable reading the short rulebook and playing in no time. Large 22x34-inch map and 114 counters).

This issue of C3i Magazine, along with the game rulebook and many inserts, boasts over 100 pages of quality content. Featured are in depth articles covering many of this year's best games, upcoming games, and some retrospectives on the history of the hobby. GBoH, Fields of Fire, Undaunted: Normandy, and OCS are just some of the games covered in this issue. Plus, for those who loved Waterloo, Mark Herman breaks down some opening strategies you can try out in your next play through!

Also: Articles on board games Fields of Fire, SPQR, OCS, Undaunted: Normany, France 1944 and more!

Inserts for The Hunters, Empire of the Sun, C3i Nr 33's Battle of Issy, For the People, Stalingrad '42, Imperial Struggle and others

Bonus Standalone Solitaire Game: FIREBASE VIETNAM

COLLECTOR'S EDITION packages the above in a secure, white C3i-branded Collector box for shipping and storage 1 vol, 100 pgs 2020 US, RBM STUDIO LLC
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1-81721 Bradford, Brian DATE'S BATTLES OF KILLER KATANAS II: 8.5x11, (6) Osprey type color pages with 80+ flag illustrations along with scenarios.1 vol, 50 pgs 2006 US, BRIAN BRADFORD
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1-81722 Bradford, Brian HIDEYOSHI'S KOREAN INVASION for KILLER KATANAS II: This book deals with the Imjin War, fought between the invading Japanese and the Ming and Choson Dynasties. Within the 90+ pages is Army organization and game rules for the Ming and Choson Armies under KK2, game ratings for over 120 Ming and Choson leaders, supplemental siege rules that introduce the use of siege engines, and seven scenarios: Chungju, Imjin River, 2nd Pyong-yang, Pyokje, Haengju, Chiksan, and Sachon. The book also includes Imjin War playing charts for KK2.

A major part of the book deals with modeling the armies of the period and contains seven black and white plates illustrating the appearance of the Ming and Choson Armies, along with their flags.

Nearly 10 years of research has gone into creating this book and much of the information inside it is being presented in English for the first time. While intended for use with Killer Katanas 2, the book is by no means limited to these rules, and the information inside can be used for many other rule sets. This book is also valuable to any painter or modeler who is looking for uniform and flag information on the Ming and Choson Armies of the war.
1 vol, 102 pgs 2010 US, BRIAN BRADFORD
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1-225570 Brooks, Richard and Curry, John A Practical Guide to Medieval Warfare This book examines operational and tactical medieval warfare: how armies deployed, advanced, fought, won and lost. Includes dressing the ranks, advance to contact, battle cries, pre-battle speeches, sieges, and street fighting.

This book assumes medieval warriors largely knew what they were doing and if we do not comprehend the decisions they took when waging war, this reflects a lack of understanding on our part.

Includes five sets of rules to create pitched battles, skirmishes, raids, and retreats on the tabletop.
Game 1: Middle Aged Spread - Battle level rules 1066-1485
Game 2: Sword and Spear: Wargaming Low-Level Battle Tactics
Game 3: Once More unto the Breach: Skirmish Rules
Game 4: Gaming Retreats: Cymerau (1257)
Game 5: Gaming Cattle Raids: The Night Belongs to Paddy
1 vol, 147 pgs 2020 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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1-196811D Bushel, Alexandre SAGA DICE: Forces of Order Dice for SAGA Magic These dice are for use with the the Great Kingdoms, the Lords of the Wild, and the Masters of the Underearth in SAGA Age of Magic.1 vol, 8 pgs 2019 UK, GRIPPING BEAST
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1-196812D Bushel, Alexandre SAGA DICE: Chaos Dice for SAGA Magic These dice are for use with the the Undead Legions, the Horde, and the Otherworld in SAGA Age of Magic.1 vol, 8 pgs 2019 UK, GRIPPING BEAST
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1-196813D Bushel, Alexandre SAGA DICE: Magic Dice for SAGA Magic These dice are for use with SAGA Age of Magic.1 vol, 6 pgs 2019 UK, GRIPPING BEAST
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1-196814D Bushel, Alexandre SAGA DICE: Age of Hannibal Punic/Carthaginian Dice Set Each set contains eight of the same, faction specific, die. Unlike some other special dice, these SAGA dice have symbols on EACH side (no 'pips').1 vol, 8 pgs 2020 UK, GRIPPING BEAST
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1-196815D Bushel, Alexandre SAGA DICE: Age of Hannibal Republic of Rome Dice Set Each set contains eight of the same, faction specific, die. Unlike some other special dice, these SAGA dice have symbols on EACH side (no 'pips').1 vol, 8 pgs 2020 UK, GRIPPING BEAST
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1-196816D Bushel, Alexandre SAGA DICE: Age of Hannibal Barbarian Dice Set Each set contains eight of the same, faction specific, die. Unlike some other special dice, these SAGA dice have symbols on EACH side (no 'pips').1 vol, 8 pgs 2020 UK, GRIPPING BEAST
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1-196817D Bushel, Alexandre SAGA DICE: Age of Hannibal Greek Dice Set Each set contains eight of the same, faction specific, die. Unlike some other special dice, these SAGA dice have symbols on EACH side (no 'pips').1 vol, 8 pgs 2020 UK, GRIPPING BEAST
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1-909010 Bustamante, Jose Painting War 10: The Wild West Awesome special issue on how to paint Wild West figures. More than 25 different miniatures painted by Jose Bustamante, and a complete painting guide.1 vol, 88 pgs 2020 SPAIN
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1-909004 Bustamante, Jose Antonio - painter PAINTING WAR, Issue # 4: Napoleonic British It collects everything you need to see the Jose Antonio Bustamante's painting miniatures techniques. It includes his amazing step-by-step method to paint 27 miniatures. Every copy also comes with a free, limited-edition 28mm metal model of a surgeon. 1 vol, 88 pgs 2015 SPAIN
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1-909009 Calatayud, Carlos PAINTING WAR: Issue #9 - Holy War Awesome special issue on how to paint Crusader armies. More than 25 different miniatures painted by Carlos Calatayud, and a complete painting guide.1 vol, 88 pgs 2019 SPAIN
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1-69491 Campbell, Mark A. REBEL SEAS:V1 The British Navy at Bay 1777-1781 8.5x11, 20 Scenarios for CLOSE ACTION, though they can be used for other AGE OF SAIL rule sets.1 vol, 72 pgs 2002 US, CLASH OF ARMS GAMES
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1-69492 Campbell, Mark A. MONSOON SEAS: Vol. 2 The British Navy at Bay 1777-1781 Clash of Arms Games continues to explore warfare in the age of the fighting sail with Monsoon Seas, Volume III of Mark Campbell's naval warfare Close Action series.

This set of special rules and scenarios covers the 1777 - 1783 campaigns of French Admiral Pierre-Andre de Suffren and his battles with the Royal Navy in the South Atlantic and Indian Ocean.

20+ Scenarios explore the dramatic engagements and set piece battles of: Sadras, Providien, Negapatam, Trincomalee, Cuddalore, and more.1 vol, 72 pgs 2010 US, CLASH OF ARMS GAMES
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1-210940 Carter, Batty edited by John Curry BARRY CARTER'S NAVAL WAR GAMES: World War I and World War II Naval Wargaming This book, first published in 1975, offers naval wargame rules for WWI and WWII based on a simplified Fletcher Pratt damage system -- covering movement, gunnery, torpedoes, submarines, and aircraft.

Scenario examples include: Defense of a convoy in the Adriatic Sea 1915 and the hunt for a Japanese raiding cruiser in 1942. Naval campaigns are also discussed, with the example of a semi historical-naval campaign around Korea in 1918 with China and Korea facing Russia and Japan. The campaign rules describe practical ways to manage fuel, combat at sea, allocating ships, and use of troops.1 vol, 106 pgs 2016 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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1-210950 Carter, Batty; edited by John Curry STUART ASQUITH'S WARGAMING 18TH CENTURY BATTLES: Including Rules for Marlburian Warfare 1702-1714 Stuart Asquith provides an overview of the period and nine accounts of key battles 1704-1760: Schellenberg (1704); Ramillies (1706); Sheriffmuir (1715); Mollwitz (1741); Soor (1745); Falkirk (1746); Plassey (1757); Minden (1759); and Warburg (1760). Also includes a set of classic 'Old School' wargaming rules: Marlburian Warfare 1702-1714.1 vol, 138 pgs 2016 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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1-234510 Carter, Stephen ONE KING: A Wargamer's Companion to Argyll's & Monmouth's Rebellion of 1685 Covers the Monmouth Rebellion of 1685 covering every encounter and unit in England and Scotland. Its sits alongside the book Fighting for Liberty as the ideal companion and provides the information needed to bring the Monmouth Rebellion to life on the tabletop. Also includes fast play campaign rules for the wargamer to use the strategies, maps, deployments, and military objectives and refight history. Includes OOBs and unit sheets. Includes 42 color photos, 49 b/w Illustrations, 9 color illustrations, 45 maps, and 25 tables.1 vol, 222 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-909011 Caston, Calos Javier Painting War 11: The French & Indian War Latest in the superb series. Immerse yourself in this issue where Calos Javier Caston will show you his painting techniques and give you tips on how to paint figures for this fascinatinating historical conflict. 1 vol, 88 pgs 2022 SPAIN
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1-192870 Chadwick, Frank Blitzkrieg Legions: Fall of the West The book provides detailed orders of battle and unit organizations for Command Decision, including notes on variations in equipment and readiness of the different divisions, of all three major belligerents in the 1940 campaign.
*The French: Probably the most varied army of World War II, both in terms of organizational types and spread of proficiency, from crack pre-war regular and colonial divisions to the hapless B-Reservists.
* The Germans: Fresh from the hard lessons of the Polish Campaign, the Germans had settled on a clear doctrine and simplified army organization.
*The British: Small but tough, the BEF could be the tie-breaker in the coming clash. 1 vol, 0 pgs 2010 US, TEST OF BATTLE GAMES
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1-193760 Chadwick, Frank BLITZKRIEG LEGIONS: Dark Beginning The armies of the first three campaigns of World War II are detailed with Orders of Battle, TO&Es, and ratings of the unusual vehicles, guns, and aircraft which made these early fights so interesting. The Nomonhom/Khalkin Gol incident, the Polish Campaign, and the Winter War are covered. Forces include Japan, the Soviet Union, Mongolia, Germany, Slovakia, Poland, and Finland. Note that the OOBs and TO&Es are in Command Decision terms, or roughly 1 stand = 1 platoon.

Who says you need Tigers to have a good time? 1 vol, 0 pgs 2010 US, TEST OF BATTLE GAMES
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1-214040 Chadwick, Frank ARMIES OF OCTOBER: Armies and Weapons of the 1973 Arab-Israeli War In October of 1973 the Arab armies of Egypt, Syria, and almost a dozen other states launched a surprise attack against the Israeli-occupied territories in the Sinai and Golan Heights.

This offers a comprehensive study of the belligerent armies available under a single cover. For the armies of Israeli, Egypt, Syria, Iraq, Jordan, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Libya, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the Palestinian Liberation Army.

The Armies of October features:

* Army organization
* Doctrinal strengths and weaknesses
* Detailed notes on equipment holdings
* Order of battle down to the battalion level

For Command Decision players we also include game organizations from division to battalion level and a complete list of weapons and combat vehicles with all game statistics.

The October War, the Yom Kippur War, the Ramadan War-all these names described the largest and hardest-fought war in the long history of the Arab-Israeli conflict. Never was there a conflict of this scope, featuring this much back-and-forth maneuver, or such dramatic turns of fortune. For the wargamer, this conflict provides armies more balanced in equipment and capabilities than any other Mideast war. It also saw the first widespread use of wire-guided antitank missiles and the first major generation of post-WWII armored vehicles.

The October War provides a unique conflict for study and gaming, a blend of the logical development of WWII weapon systems encountering the early examples of late-century military technology in the form of wire-guided missiles, extensive mechanization throughout the force structure, and omnipresent light antitank weapons.1 vol, 100 pgs 2017 US, TEST OF BATTLE GAMES
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1-52751 Chadwick, Frank JACOBITE (1) For use with VOLLEY & BAYONET rules, (3) scenarios with maps, o/b's and background.1 vol, 76 pgs 1999 CALUMET, OLD GLORY CORP
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1-52752 Chadwick, Frank JACOBITE (2) For use with VOLLEY & BAYONET rules, (8) scenarios with maps, o/b's and background, campaign rules.1 vol, 76 pgs 1999 CALUMET, OLD GLORY CORP
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1-52755 Chadwick, Frank AUSTRIA STANDS ALONE:The 1809 Campaign For use with VOLLEY & BAYONET rules, (5) scenarios with maps, o/b's and background, campaign rules.1 vol, 80 pgs 1999 CALUMET, OLD GLORY CORP
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1-52756 Chadwick, Frank NAPOLEON RETURNS:The Waterloo Campaign For use with VOLLEY & BAYONET rules, (4) scenarios with maps, o/b's and background, campaign rules.1 vol, 64 pgs 1999 CALUMET, OLD GLORY CORP
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1-52758 Chadwick, Frank BATTLES OF THE SEVEN YEARS WAR: V1: Austria vs Prussia 8.5x11, nine scenarios from Lobositz 1756 to Freiburg 1762. Each scenario includes historical summary, detailed battle map, order of battle. For use with Volley & Bayonet, useful for most rules.1 vol, 62 pgs 2009 US, TEST OF BATTLE GAMES
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1-52759 Chadwick, Frank BATTLES OF THE SEVEN YEARS WAR: V2: The Strategic Flanks This second volume's nine battles cover Prussia's strategic flanks, threatened by the armies of France (six battles) and Russia (three battles) and protected by the Army of Observation, a multi-national force of British, Hanoverian, Hessian and Brunswick troops.1 vol, 62 pgs 2010 US, TEST OF BATTLE GAMES
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1-52770 Chadwick, Frank ARMIES OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR: Command Decision Reprint. Part 1 covers divisional TO&Es and equipment for the major powers (French, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, British, USA, and USSR) as used by COMMAND DECISION rules. Notes that the TO&Es are in Command Decision terms: i.e. type and number of stands (generally each stand = a platoon) in a company, with number of companies in a battalion, number of battalions in a regiment, along with attached formations (optional in italics typeface) and so on for a division. Each division is rated for overall troops quality in CD numerical morale terms and general terms (trained, experienced, veteran, etc). TO&Es indicate units at full strength. 1 vol, 224 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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2-73641 Chadwick, Frank & Kidd, Glenn BENGHAZI HANDICAP: COMMAND DECISION -- Scenario Book Regardless of what rules system you play, this campaign book is the definitive guide to the war in the Western Desert 1940-41. Includes 12 scenarios with order of battles, equipment charts, and much more.1 vol, 180 pgs 2017 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-52757 Chadwick, Frank & Novak, Greg BATTLES OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR For use with VOLLEY & BAYONET rules. Contains 10 scenarios with maps, orders of battle, background, and campaign rules.1 vol, 98 pgs 1995 BLOOMINGTON, GDW
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1-209750 Chamberlaine, Major William edited by John Curry The Coast Artillery War Game (1916) Early Naval Wargaming Chamberlin's Coast Artillery Wargame (1916) was designed to train the coastal defence batteries of the United States in the procedures necessary to direct fire. It was a derivative of the better known Fred Jane Naval Wargame. The foreword is written by Al Nofi.

The game was played over a large floor based model of a harbor. The players looked down on this area from cubicals at the back of the room. From there, they could practice identifying ships, locating the enemy and giving appropriate fire control orders.

The book has notes on locations of fortifications, batteries, reserve ammunition and tactical use of searchlights. It gives an example of planning of an assault on coastal batteries and how they should be used in defence. One of the key considerations is knowing when to hold one's fire to avoid giving away batteries locations prior to the main attack.

The chapters on key topics such as estimating the situation are invaluable notes for the keen naval wargamer of the big gun era.

The Coast Artillery War Game is a game, but it implies a knowledge of the Fred Jane War Game and uses the ship plans from the classic Jane's Fighting Ships series.
1 vol, 143 pgs 2015 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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1-218680 Collins, Joe GREAT BATTLES OF HISTORY FOR DBA 3.0: 12 Scenarios This is a book of 12 historical scenarios, ranging from Gela in 405 BC to Enguingatte in 1479 AD, that showcases DBA 3's strength in refighting historical battles. Written by some of the leading DBA gamers across the world, each scenario has a short history, complete OB, map of the terrain, and a photographed narrative play-through. These refights use the Historical Battle rules found in the DBA 3 rulebook and are scaled to be in easy reach of the average gamer.

Scenarios:

* Gela 405 BC: A Clash of Colonies in the Western Mediterranean Sea
* The Hydaspes 315BC: Alexander Invades India
* Bagradas 255BC: Prelude to Cannae during the 1st Punic War
* Cannae 216BC: Hannibal's High Water Mark
* The Revolt of Spartacus 71BC: I am Spartacus
* Carnuntum 170AD: Disaster on the Danube
* Battle of Hormozdgan 224 AD: The Fate of Parthia
* Yarmuk 636 AD: Khalid Ibn al-Walid and the Lions of the Desert
* Brunanburh 937AD: The Birthplace of Englishness
* Bouvines 1214 AD: The Eclipse of the Angevin Empire
* Verneuil 1424AD: A Second Agincourt
* Enguingatte 1479 AD: The Dawn of Modern Warfare1 vol, 134 pgs INSPIRE15
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1-50400 Cordery, Bob WARGAMERS GUIDE TO THE SPANISH CIVIL WAR, A Covers the Army, Navy, and Air Force, also Foreign units, unit organization charts, b/w illust.1 vol, 84 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-209741 Coulter, Jonathan MEIN PANZER DATA BOOK: WWII Loose-Leaf - US 3-Hole Punch Only.

Mein Panzer is a flexible and expandable 1:1 rule system for recreated 20th and 21st Century combined arms ground warfare from World War One up through the today. Designed for use with miniature scales from 1/285th up to 15mm, it is based around our innovative Drop-In game system.

A copy of the Mein Panzer Core Rule System is needed to fully utilize the contents of this publication. However, with few adjustments, the data and scenarios can be enjoyed using almost any rule system on the market today. 1 vol, 60 pgs 2017 US, OLD DOMINION GAMEWORKS
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1-209744 Coulter, Jonathan MEIN PANZER DATA BOOK: Korean War The fourth major data book for the Mein Panzer Core Rule System covers 19 nationalities with over 1,000 entries of equipment, TO&Es (Table of Organization & Equipment), troop types, and special rules for the Korean War conflict.

The meat of this book is the equipment tables, aircraft tables, ordnance tables, naval support equipment, and small arms. Virtually every piece of equipment used in the Korean War can be found in the supplement, from the infamous Russian T-34/85 tank to the US M46 Patton tank.

Each country also includes a Troop Type Table, detailing the five quality levels represented in the game as well as numerous specialty troops.1 vol, 60 pgs 2018 US, OLD DOMINION GAMEWORKS
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1-196900 Curry, John THE WARGAMING PIONEERS: Early Wargames Vol. 1 Including Little Wars by H.G. Wells, The War Game for Boy Scouts, and The War Game by Captain Sachs 1898-1940

Volume 1 of the Early Wargames series contains a compilation of fascinating pre-Donald Featherstone wargames written between 1898 and 1940. Prior to Donald Featherstone publishing his classic book War Games in 1962, there were numerous attempts by other authors, to create wargames. H.G. Wells's 1913 Little Wars, was the best known early wargaming book, although only one of a number of early wargaming rules. The many similarities in the rules indicate that H.G. Wells was clearly familiar with some of these when devising his own rules. This book contains selected key wargames all written between 1898 and 1940 including:

* Notes on the Robert Louis Stevenson Game (1898)
* The Great Wargame (1908)
* War Games for Boy Scouts (1910)
* Little Wars (1913) by HG Wells
* Sham Battle 1929 (Extract) by Lt. Dowdall and Gleason
* Mechano Artillery Duel (1932)
* The Liddell Hart Wargame (1935)
* Captain Sachs War Game (1940)
1 vol, 210 pgs 2011 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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1-198460 Curry, John INNOVATIONS IN WARGAMING Vol. 1 - Developments in Professional and Hobby Wargames The Art of Wargaming has never been static over the first two centuries of its history. In the professional and hobby sides of wargaming, there has been a desire to strive to perfect and develop the many sets of rules into the best possible wargaming system. This book is about some of the key innovations in wargaming. It includes chapters on:

* Designing Wargaming Rules
* The Hunt for Weapons of Mass Destruction: A Committee Game
* An Introduction to Kriegsspiel by Paddy Griffith
* A Naval Kriegsspiel by Paddy Griffith
* TEWTS Tactical Exercises Without Troops
* Space Invaders on the Rhine: A Hall Game
* Hijack! An anti-terrorism wargame
* Sen Toku A World War 2 Japanese Imperial Naval Staff Game.
* An extended discussion on How to Design and Play Historical War Council Games by Paddy Griffith
1 vol, 186 pgs 2012 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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1-209760 Curry, John and others The Discovering Wargames Series and Bill Lamming's Medieval Campaign Rules: Early Wargaming Rules Volume 5 John Tunstill, Arthur Taylor and Bill Lamming were some of the early wargamers who through their enthusiasm, knowledge and writing helped turn miniature wargaming into a worldwide hobby.

This work includes three books:

John Tunstill's Discovering Wargames- published by Shire Books.

Arthur Taylor's Rules for Wargaming - published by Shire Books.

Bill Lamming's tremendously popular Medieval Campaign and Battle Rules.

Between these authors, they wrote a large range of wargaming rules, from ancient to WW1 Air warfare. Tunstill's work was an introduction to the hobby and the rules were introduced period by period throughout the whole book. Taylor assumed the reader was already familiar with wargaming and so included no less than 8 sets of rules in just 68 pages. The Lamming campaign rules were ahead of their time and allowed the creation of a medieval world to run detailed wargaming campaigns.

All three of these works were widely read in the early 1970's, but now the originals are starting to disintegrate and a new publication is needed to preserve these key works.
1 vol, 174 pgs 2015 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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1-191200 Curry, John and the Society of Ancients TONY BATH'S ANCIENT WARGAMING Compilation of his work includes: Peltast and Pila Ancient Rules; Setting up a Wargames Campaign Book; Legend of Hyboria, including notes.1 vol, 220 pgs 2009 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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1-191570 Curry, John editor THOMAS ALLEN'S WAR GAMES: Professional Wargaming Overview of professional Wargaming 1945-1985. WARGAMES draws on never-before-published secret material to take us into the closed world of those who play at destruction and mayhem.1 vol, 393 pgs 2009 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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2-208710 Davies, Paul BATTLEFIELDS IN MINIATURE: Making Realistic and Effective Terrain for Wargames Master terrain modeler Paul Davies takes the reader through the process of creating a visually appealing yet practical terrain system. First the techniques of making the basic landscape are explained, then a series of projects show how this can be adapted to suit different periods or geographic locations (i.e. European farmland or Sudanese desert).

There are then detailed chapters on adding vegetation, buildings, roadways, trench systems etc. The clear, step-by-step instructions are clearly illustrated by numerous photographs of the work in progress and Paul's inspirational finished pieces.1 vol, 304 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-219950 Dennis, Peter THE PENINSULA WAR: Paper Soldiers for Wellington's War in Spain The second title in The Paperboys on Campaign series, some 46 pages of artwork enabling you to make French, British, Portuguese, Spanish, and several other countries' troops which fought for and against the Iron Duke in his epic campaign against Napoleon's forces.1 vol, 46 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-192990 Dickie, Iain Wargaming on a Budget: Gaming Constrained by Money or Space Wargaming can be a very expensive hobby, but it needn't be. Iain Dickie, one of the best-known names in the hobby after 25 years as editor of Miniature Wargames magazine, shares dozens of hints and tips on how to cut the cost of your gaming and get 'more bang for your buck'. He offers sound practical advice on buying and building your armies (should you opt for metal, plastic, or even card, and in which scale?), gaming tables, terrain, buildings and even storage solutions.

As well as purely financial constraints, Iain Dickie also recognizes the fact that available space is another major restriction for many gamers and tackles this issue too. Now you've no excuse not to get wargaming! 1 vol, 176 pgs 2010 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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1-190933 Drewenkiewicz, John and Poole, Adam WARGAMING IN HISTORY Vol. 3: ACW Five Battles Includes Gettysburg; Brandy Station, Barlow's Knoll, Sickles' Folly, and Pickett's Charge.

Illustrated throughout in color. This series is now well understood as one of the major classics of wargaming history. As with the two previous volumes, Gettysburg provides a detailed study of the actual battle and then uses the military challenges of important phases of the battle to create a series of wargames. In this case Fire & Fury Regimental rules are used and the scale, because of the volume of troops involved, is 15mm. The result gives much food for thought, especially the significance of artillery on the second day.1 vol, 160 pgs 2011 UK, KEN TROTMAN
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1-1909312 Drewienkiewicz, J WARGAMING IN HISTORY Vol. 12: KONIGGRATZ Fully illustrated throughout with color photos, maps, and full orders of battle. Examines the Battle of Koniggratz on 3rd July 1866, where the Prussians inflicted a devastating defeat on the Austrians, effectively ending the Seven Weeks War in one day and establishing Prussia in the front rank of European Powers.

Analyses the battle in great detail, and then describes a wargame of the entire battle on one board, as well as wargaming three key areas of the battle: The Holawald, where the Prussians were checked; Problus, where Austria's Saxon allies hung on, and the Swiepwald, where disobedient Austrian commanders threw away a quarter of the army's strength, thereby losing the battle.

Examines a plausible 'What If' alternative battle on the Austrian right, which could have avoided disaster, had the commanders followed their orders. It questions the received wisdom on the causes of the defeat and offers the performance of the key personalities. The book includes photos of the 150th Anniversary Re-enactment of the battle.1 vol, 204 pgs 2016 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-190936 Drewienkiewicz, J. and Poole, A, plates by Bob Marrion WARGAMING IN HISTORY Vol. 6: FIRST BULL RUN 1861 THE CAMPAIGN, UNION MILLS FORD, HENRY HOUSE HILL The authors examine the very birth of the American Civil War (a prelude to a more detailed study of Stonewall Jackson to come), pointing out the huge possibilities that First Bull Run offers because of its nature as an encounter between amateur armies led by inexperienced officers. This study of the historic battle is peppered with color photographs (including a whole chapter on the battlefield today), stunningly good maps, and detailed orders of battle.1 vol, 184 pgs 2012 UK, KEN TROTMAN
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1-1909310 Drewienkiewicz, J. and Poole, A; Plates by Bob Marrion WARGAMING IN HISTORY Vol. 10: THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY 1862 THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY 1862: JACKSON'S VALLEY CAMPAIGN, KERNSTOWN, McDOWELL, FIRST WINCHESTER, CROSS KEYS AND PORT REPUBLIC.

As usual illustrated throughout in color with color maps and wargame photos, orders of battle etc. 2014. The latest volume in the series goes to one of the most fruitful of campaigns to wargame, Jackson's most famous series of battles in the Shenandoah Valley. In characteristic way the authors have not put pen to paper or soldier to table without the most thorough first-hand research of the ground, allowing them to tackle the real deciding issues of the campaign, such as the stone wall at Kernstown, the exhaustion of Schenck's troops at McDowell, Jackson moving in the wrong direction approaching Winchester, the gang of slaves who saved the day at Port Republic, the supply problems that dictate the campaign, and more.

As with previous volumes, this 'staff ride' doubles as a major history of the campaign and a state-of-the-art wargaming study.1 vol, 204 pgs 2014 UK, KEN TROTMAN
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1-1909310S Drewienkiewicz, J. and Poole, A; Plates by Bob Marrion WARGAMING IN HISTORY Vol. 10 -- ADDITIONAL DATA: THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY 1862 Detail for the Campaign Kriegspiel, the Winchester approaches Kriegspiel and the Port Republic Raid, maps.1 vol, 88 pgs 2014 UK, KEN TROTMAN
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1-190938 Drewienkiewicz, John and Brentnall, Andrew WARGAMING IN HISTORY Vol. 8: The Austro-Prussian War of 1866 - The Campaign in Bohemia As usual, illustrated throughout with color maps and wargame photos. Includes detailed orders of battle. In this volume on the Austro-Prussian War of 1866, the authors provide a detailed and highly informed history of the opening battles with the usual overwhelmingly impressive wargames covering Gitschin, Trautenau, Nachod, and Skalitz.

These are fought with Fire & Fury rules, carefully amended (with suitable authority!) for the armaments of the period. These amendments are included as well as orders of battle, wargaming orders of battle, studies of the battlefields today, and another crop of superb uniform plates by Bob Marrion.1 vol, 202 pgs 2012 UK, KEN TROTMAN
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1-194020 Dunn, Phil SEA BATTLE GAMES:Naval Wargaming 1650-1945 - Revised Edition This book covers all aspects of naval wargaming with a detailed examination of the key factors affecting gunnery and damage.

Chapters include:
Napoleonic period rules
Ironclad rules
Pre-dreadnought rules
World War I and II rules
Map campaigns
This revised edition includes new chapters, illustrations and 'Sink the Bismarck Game' based on Dunn's concepts by the well-known military historian Paddy Griffith.

Donald Featherstone says: 'Sea Battles is a marvelously detailed book on recreating naval warfare.'
1 vol, 266 pgs 2010 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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1-203350 Dunn, Phil with editor John Curry PHIL DUNN'S FURY AT SEA: Rapid Naval Wargaming Including Paddy Griffith's One-Eyed Napoleonic Naval Rules (2013) Phil Dunn, author of the classic naval wargaming book, Sea Battles, has written a new book on rapid naval wargames. Chapters include fast play rules that allow even the largest battles to be fought to a satisfying conclusion in a single session. In 1916, Jutland was a 'no-hoper' for the Germans. This was not true earlier in the war. The scenario is for a classic war-deciding encounter set in 1915.

During the late 1920's, the USA made plans for war with Britain. The rules and scenario allow this classic 'what if' scenario of the Royal Navy to be set against the United States Navy. The outcome would have changed the political map of the world and the course of the 20th century.

Also included are memories of a lifetime of naval wargaming, The book is supplemented by Paddy Griffith's One-eyed Napoleonic Naval Rules as used by the Royal Military Academy's Wargaming Club. Also included is an example of Paddy Griffith's naval wargaming scenario for the Battle of the Nile in 1798 with Dunn's concepts by the well-known military historian Paddy Griffith.1 vol, 107 pgs 2012 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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1-52840 Dupuy, Colonel T.N. NUMBERS, PREDICTIONS & WAR This is the book for anyone who wants to design wargames, the author details how to use history to evaluate combat factors and predict the outcome of battle.1 vol, 244 pgs 1985 US, HERO BOOKS
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1-86617 English, Peter ROAD TO RABAUL: A Scenario Book for Check Your 6! Air Battles over the South Pacific 1942-1944

Road To Rabaul is a scenario and campaign book for the popular CHECK YOUR 6! Air Combat and Campaign Rules. The book provides four campaigns and 24 scenarios under one cover. The first campaign (five scenarios) follows the beginning of the Japanese air campaign against Darwin, Australia from February to June 1942. The second campaign, recreates the desperate defense of Port Moresby, New Guinea from March to August 1942 with five scenarios. The third campaign (seven scenarios) focuses on the 5th Air Force assault on Japanese bases along the north coast of New Guinea in 1943. The last seven scenarios concentrate on the US Navy and Marine Corps attacks against Rabual. The book also features some of WWII's legendary aces including Thomas McGuire, Greg Boyington, George Welsh, Hiroyoshi Nishizawa, Shogo Takeuchi, Peter Turnbull and Les Jackson.

HISTORICAL RESEARCH: This book includes several introduction sections containing campaign historical background, plus a bibliography for further reading. A campaign map is included that displays campaign targets and airfield locations.

AIRCRAFT STATISTICS and CAMPAIGN INFORMATION: This book contains aircraft statistics for 18 Allied and Japanese aircraft in CHECK YOUR 6! format for use in the scenarios. The book also contains detailed notes and rare pictures of the various aircraft featured in the campaign.

CHECK YOUR 6! CAMPAIGN SYSTEM: This book includes a CHECK YOUR 6! campaign that allows the scenarios to be played individually, linked to form four mini-campaigns, or combined as one grand campaign.1 vol, 64 pgs 2012 FAIRFAX, J&D PUBLICATIONS
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1-75401 Fastoso, Mark SKIRMISH ELITE #01:Screaming Eagles-Hamburger Hill 8.5x11, (8) Scenarios and (3) Campaigns, all the o/bs, maps, 101st AIRBORNE vs the 29th NVA Regiment at 'A Sahau Valley, Vietnam 1969'.1 vol, 48 pgs 2003 US, J&D PUBLICATIONS
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1-75406 Fastoso, Mark SKIRMISH ELITE #06:Aussies at Bardia 1941 8.5x11, (8) Scenarios & (2) Campaigns, all the o/b's, maps, focus on the Australian 6th Infantry Division's attack on the Italian Fortress at Bardia 1941.1 vol, 60 pgs 2008 US, J&D PUBLICATIONS
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1-86618 Fastoso, Mark GUADALCANAL FLOATPLANE HELL: A Scenario Book for Check Your 6! Guadalcanal: Floatplane Hell is a scenario and campaign book for the popular CHECK YOUR 6! Air Combat and Campaign Rules. This book provides three mini-campaigns and 10 scenarios under one cover.

The first campaign follows the initial Japanese efforts to reinforce Guadalcanal in early October 1942 including the IJN Nisshin's runs down the slot and combat between US B-17s and Japanese Floatplanes. The second campaign, recreates the fighting over the slot between 9-14 October including floatplane defense of Japanese destroyers and US Navy and Cactus Air Force attacks on shipping. The third campaign focuses on desperate US attacks including a PBY torpedo-bombing attack between 15-19 October 1942. The book also features some of this campaign's legendary pilots including Kiyomi Katsuki, David Everitt, Elisha T. Stover, Jack Cram, Harold Bauer, and Leonard 'Duke' Davis.

HISTORICAL RESEARCH: This book includes several introduction sections containing campaign historical background, plus a bibliography for further reading. A campaign map is included that displays campaign targets and airfield locations.

AIRCRAFT STATISTICS and CAMPAIGN INFORMATION: This book contains aircraft statistics for 11 Allied and Japanese aircraft (including US B-17E, P-39K, and Japanese Hamp fighters, and Pete and Rufe floatplanes) in CHECK YOUR 6! format for use in the scenarios. The book also contains detailed notes and rare pictures of the various aircraft featured in the campaign.

CHECK YOUR 6! SPECIAL EVENT CAMPAIGN SYSTEM: This book includes an innovative CHECK YOUR 6! campaign system that provides special victory conditions for both sides in each scenario. By accomplishing special conditions, players earn Campaign Events, similar to action cards, which are played during the scenarios. This new campaign mechanic allows players to make real-time decisions that shape the battles while adding extra dimension to the scenarios.1 vol, 64 pgs 2014 FAIRFAX, J&D PUBLICATIONS
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1-14590 Featherstone, Donald TANK BATTLES IN MINIATURE: #4 Med Campaigns 1943-45 Part of a set of five books by several authors.

Following the same format as the others in the series (on the Western Desert, Russian, and D-Day campaigns) the book includes an introduction to recreating tank battles in miniature; in particular, for simulating the conditions of the rugged Tunisian and Italian countrysides.

The author actually served with the 51st Royal Tank Regiment in Italy and so draws heavily on his own experience of what armored warfare was like. He includes detailed accounts of individual engagements which are ideal scenarios for wargamers. These really give the feel for what it was like to be the commander, driver, or gunner of a tank in action.

Chapters give a detailed breakdown of equipment performance, as well as notes on such vital related subjects as navigation, communications and minefields.

For any wargamer who wishes to pursue an interest in the Western Desert theater and continue his campaign into Tunisia and Italy, this book is ideal.1 vol, 152 pgs 2011 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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1-14600 Featherstone, Donald WARGAMING AIRBORNE OPERATIONS Using Crete & Arnhem, the author presents aspects of airborne warfare, b/w illust, index.1 vol, 250 pgs 2009 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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1-17520 Featherstone, Donald NAVAL WAR GAMES:Sea Battles with Model Ships Ancient to WWI, rules, ideas, b/w drawings, notes.1 vol, 222 pgs 2009 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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2-17520 Featherstone, Donald NAVAL WAR GAMES:Sea Battles with Model Ships Ancient to WWI, rules, ideas, b/w drawings, notes.1 vol, 222 pgs 1973 LONDON, STANLEY PAUL
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1-190440 Featherstone, Donald WARGAMING CAMPAIGNS Included are twenty-one examples of wargaming campaigns, covering periods from the Dark Ages to WWII. Each campaign was specially chosen by Don to illustrate different aspects of such games.1 vol, 227 pgs 2009 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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1-191030 Featherstone, Donald LOST TALES Diverse material from a lifetime's experience of wargaming. No less than twelve sets of Don's favorite rules.1 vol, 203 pgs 2009 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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1-194000 Featherstone, Donald WARGAMING PIKE AND SHOT - Revised Edition Classic wargaming book by one of the founding fathers of wargaming, Donald Featherstone. This revised edition contains: An introduction to wargaming the period, fifteen battles (each illustrated with maps), notes on suitable rules and wargaming figures, an updated bibliography, and a previously unpublished set of English Civil War rules by Donald Featherstone.
1 vol, 132 pgs 2010 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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1-198470 Featherstone, Donald Donald Featherstone's Air Wargames: Revised Edition -- Wargaming Aerial Warfare 1914-1975 Donald Featherstone's book on wargaming with model planes was hugely influential when it was first published in 1966. It included many new ideas on how to recreate dog fights on the tabletop. This revised edition brings it up to date with notes on availability of models, commercial board games and includes three new sets of rules.

This was one of the three wargaming books that were instrumental in launching modern wargaming. The other two books were Donald Featherstone Naval Wargames and the original War Games. This revised edition includes chapters on:

The Model Aircraft
Methods of Using Model Aircraft in War Games
Pre-1914: Balloons and the Early Aircraft
World War I and World War II
Model Aircraft in Land War Games
Aircraft at Sea including notes on the Fletcher Pratt Rules
Air War Gaming Based on Fletcher Pratt Principles
Helicopters in War Games
Weather in Air War Games
Battle of Britain Fighter Tactics
Commercial Air War Games

It also includes three new sets of rules:

Sturmstaffel: Defending the Reich 1944 by Tim Gow
Rolling Thunder: Air combat over South-East Asia by Ian Drury
On a Wing and Prayer - Bomber Command in the Battle for the Ruhr, July 1943 by John Armatys 1 vol, 154 pgs 2012 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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1-44900 Featherstone, Donald TANK BATTLES IN MINIATURE: #1 Western Desert 1940 Part of a set of five books by several authors. Many ideas for wargaming, appendix, O/B's, index.

Donald Featherstone's Tank Battles in Miniature provides an authoritative guide to the momentous battles between Rommel's Afrika Korps and the 8th Army, together with numerous suggestions as to how these events can be reproduced realistically on the table top as wargames. The Western Desert campaign contained many unique features which render it especially suitable for wargaming. A war of movement and material, with infantry playing a secondary role to the tanks which roamed at will over the empty wastes. These factors are well brought out in this book, which is aimed at giving the wargamer insight into the human problems of mechanized warfare under desert conditions.1 vol, 156 pgs 2010 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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1-202220 Featherstone, Donald DONALD FEATHERSTONE'S COMPLETE WARGAMING Full of passion, inspiration, practicality, it suggests ideas, improvements, and anecdotes that jump from the pages of the substantial and beautifully illustrated work. There are entertaining and practical main chapters, shorter features, and scores of snippets, with tips and anecdotes ... a great depth of writing and illustration to harness the enthusiasm of newcomers to the hobby and sharpen that of old hands.

Details, new methods, and general stimulation come across in a variety of enterprising ways. All the obvious ingredients are here such as each period and battle is described as a significant example of the art of warfare and development of tactics through the ages. But it is the book's unique recipe of short and long contributions all by the same famous author that make it uniquely rich and almost certainly the standard work for decades to come.

This book has been extensively revised. 1 vol, 256 pgs 2013 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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1-45000 Featherstone, Donald edited by John Curry SOLO WARGAMING Many wargamers, particularly at the early stages of their interest in the hobby, are unable to find live opponents to fight on their table-top battlefields.
Donald Featherstone's Solo Wargaming describes many methods of manoeuvring two wargame armies under such conditions of secrecy and surprise that the result of the battle is in the balance until the last cannon is fired.
The book opens many doors to ingenious and practical methods of doing battle with model soldiers.
This book includes chapters on:
Instant solo-wargaming
Concealment in solo-wargaming
Solo-wargaming campaigns
The importance of war diaries
Chance cards
A solo musket and shot wargame
Personalised wargames
And many other ideas. 1 vol, 204 pgs 2009 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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1-53500 Featherstone, Donald edited by John Curry DONALD FEATHERSTONE'S WARGAMERS HANDBOOK: American War of Independence This reprint contains a new chapter with a previously unpublished set of rules by Donald Featherstone. This single volume reference work contains a guide to the men, the weapons, the battles, and campaigns of the American War of Revolution 1775-1783 and how to re-fight them in miniature.

After outlining the historical course of the war, the soldiers of both sides, and the armies' style of fighting, wargaming takes center stage with two complete rule sets plus maps, commander ratings, terrain hints, and scenarios. 1 vol, 107 pgs 2011 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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1-10720 Featherstone, Donald F. BATTLE NOTES FOR WARGAMERS: Solo Wargaming Edition Don Featherstone presents fifteen small battles suitable for table top gaming. Includes maps, diagrams, index, and several appendices. Chapters include:
1. The Battle of Pharsalus
2. The Battle of Poitiers
3. The Battle of Barnet
4. The Battle of Cheriton
5. The Battle of Wynendael
6. The Battle of Prestonpans
7. The Battle of Guilford Courthouse
8. The Battle of Maida
9. The Battle of Aliwal
10. The Battle of Wilson's Creek
11. The Battle of the Little Big Horn
12. The Battle of Modder River
13. The ANZAC Landing at Gallipoli
14. The Raid on St. Nazaire
15. The Attack on Pork Chop Hill 1 vol, 174 pgs 2011 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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1-12700 Featherstone, Donald F. WAR GAMES:Battles and Manoevers with model soldier The success of Donald Featherstone's first wargaming book was responsible for launching the modern hobby of warganming into the civilian market. It contained an introduction to the hobby, how to set up a wargames campaign and three sets of rules. The book contained three sets of classic wargaming rules.
Tony Bath's Ancient Wargaming Rules
Donald Featerstones' own American Civil War rules
Lionel Tarr's World War II Rules.
This revised edition includes:
A foreword by Paddy Griffith
The full Lionel Tarr Wargaming rules
A timeline of wargaming
This book is the first of a series of classic wargaming books.
I was delighted to be asked to produce a revised edition of this book as part of the History of Wargaming Project to bring it to a new audience.
1 vol, 159 pgs 2008 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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1-17500 Featherstone, Donald F. SKIRMISH WARGAMING A classic, one of the best books on this subject, has general rules/ideas & specific rules for many periods, b/w illust.1 vol, 100 pgs 2008 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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1-20400 Featherstone, Donald F. BATTLES WITH MODEL SOLDIERS: An Introduction to Wargaming Second edition published by the History of Wargaming Project.

Written for the newcomer to the hobby of wargaming, i discusses how armies can be assembled and how, on any reasonably sized table, engagements can be fought by tactical maneuvering. The basic rules by which forces are moved and casualties assessed are explained.

The book then goes onto to give a brief overview of the different wargaming periods and includes some simple rules and a detailed description of an American Civil War battle on the table top. The book was well received when first published and still has a charm that will appeal to the modern wargamer. 1 vol, 216 pgs 2015 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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1-64150 Featherstone, Donald F. ADVANCED WAR GAMES Sections on Moving, Firing, Morale etc. Excellent.1 vol, 213 pgs 2009 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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1-17650 Featherstone, Donald F., edited by John Curry WAR GAMES THROUGH THE AGES: Volume # 1 - 3000BC-1500AD After many years of research and writing on the subject of wargaming, Donald Featherstone provided, under one cover, all the information that a wargamer required to build up armies in the ancient and medieval period. Each period of warfare was considered and details given of the soldiers themselves, their dress, arms and equipment, leaders, tactics and their style of fighting.

The major wars and battles were listed, so that further information could be obtained by reading other accounts of these conflicts and the biographies of those leaders.

Each section details techniques and style of fighting of the various nations and armies and other suggestions how they could best be simulated on the tabletop battlefield. Drawings of the soldiers in their various battle uniforms add much to the attractiveness of this reprinted book.1 vol, 279 pgs 2016 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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1-38090 Featherstone, Donald F., edited by John Curry WARGAMES THROUGH THE AGES: Volume 2: A Wargaming Guide to 1420 to 1783 Reprint. Wargames through the Ages was first published to fill a gap in literature of the hobby of wargaming. The major wars and battles were listed, so that further information could be obtained by reading other accounts of these conflicts and the biographies of those leaders.

After many years of research and writing on the subject of wargaming, Donald Featherstone provided, under one cover, all the information that a wargamer required to build up armies -- details include uniforms, arms, equipment, leaders, tactics, and style of fighting.

Each section details techniques and style of fighting of the various nations and armies and other suggestions how they could best be simulated on the tabletop battlefield. Drawings of the soldiers in their various uniforms add much to the attractiveness of this reprinted book.1 vol, 190 pgs 2017 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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1-202210 Featherstone, Donald Intro by James Dunnigan WARGAMING COMMANDO OPERATIONS AND REFLECTIONS ON WARGAMING Vol 2 Originally rejected by the publisher, this book has finally been brought into print by the History of Wargaming Project.

The Commandos were one of Britain's elite fighting forces during World War II. They were responsible for raids; ranging from strategic importance down to minor attacks.

Part One is an introduction to the Commandos, their history, training and equipment. It also covers previously unpublished material on a planning a raid, an attack on a gun battery in 1942 and a beach assault in 1944.

Part Two includes three previously unpublished sets of Featherstone rules, three scenarios, and recollections from early wargamers about some early commando wargames with Donald Featherstone and Lionel Tarr. One of the scenarios is for a platoon level solo game of a raid on a gun position.

Part Three is Don Featherstone's reflections on a lifetime of wargaming, the media and being at war. 1 vol, 150 pgs 2013 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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1-75001 Fisher, Scott and Forney, Nathan SKIRMISH CAMPAIGNS #01:NORWAY 8.5x11, (10) Scenarios & (2) Campaigns, O/B's1 vol, 64 pgs 2003 FAIRAFX, J&D PUBLICATIONS
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1-75002 Fisher, Scott and Forney, Nathan SKIRMISH CAMPAIGNS #02: FRANCE'40-Battle for Meuse 8.5x11, (10) Scenarios & (3) Campaigns, O/B's1 vol, 64 pgs 2003 FAIRAFX, J&D PUBLICATIONS
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1-75003 Fisher, Scott and Forney, Nathan SKIRMISH CAMPAIGNS #03: RUSSIA'41-Drive on Minsk 8.5x11, (10) Scenarios & (3) Campaigns, O/B's1 vol, 64 pgs 2003 FAIRAFX, J&D PUBLICATIONS
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1-75004 Fisher, Scott and Forney, Nathan SKIRMISH CAMPAIGNS #04: POLAND'39 - The Black Brigade 8.5x11, (10) Scenarios and (3) Campaigns, O/B's1 vol, 64 pgs 2003 FAIRAFX, J&D PUBLICATIONS
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1-75005 Fisher, Scott and Forney, Nathan SKIRMISH CAMPAIGNS #05: FRANCE'40-The Ghost Division 8.5x11, (10) Scenarios and (3) Campaigns, O/B's1 vol, 64 pgs 2003 FAIRAFX, J&D PUBLICATIONS
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1-75006 Fisher, Scott and Forney, Nathan SKIRMISH CAMPAIGNS #06: RUSSIA'41-Into the Ukraine 8.5x11, (10) Scenarios and (3) Campaigns, O/B's1 vol, 64 pgs 2008 US, J&D PUBLICATIONS
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1-75007 Fisher, Scott and Forney, Nathan SKIRMISH CAMPAIGNS #07: FINLAND'39-The Winter War 8.5x11, (10) Scenarios and (4) Campaigns, O/B's1 vol, 64 pgs 2003 FAIRAFX, J&D PUBLICATIONS
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1-75008 Fisher, Scott and Forney, Nathan SKIRMISH CAMPAIGNS #08: NORMANDY'44-First Hours 8.5x11, (10) Scenarios and (3) Campaigns, O/B's1 vol, 64 pgs 2003 FAIRAFX, J&D PUBLICATIONS
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1-75009 Fisher, Scott and Forney, Nathan SKIRMISH CAMPAIGNS #09: RUSSIA'41-Ghosts at Smolensk 8.5x11, (10) Scenarios and (4) Campaigns, O/B's1 vol, 64 pgs 2003 FAIRAFX, J&D PUBLICATIONS
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1-75010 Fisher, Scott and Forney, Nathan SKIRMISH CAMPAIGNS #10: Gross Deutschland at Kursk 8.5x11, (10) Scenarios and (3) Campaigns, O/B's1 vol, 64 pgs 2003 FAIRAFX, J&D PUBLICATIONS
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1-75011 Fisher, Scott and Forney, Nathan SKIRMISH CAMPAIGNS #11: Red Guards at Kursk 8.5x11, (10) Scenarios and (3) Campaigns, O/B's1 vol, 64 pgs 2003 FAIRAFX, J&D PUBLICATIONS
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1-75012 Fisher, Scott and Forney, Nathan SKIRMISH CAMPAIGNS #12: Heroes of Omaha/Panzer Lehr 8.5x11, (10) Scenarios and (3) Campaigns, O/B's1 vol, 64 pgs 2003 FAIRAFX, J&D PUBLICATIONS
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1-75013 Fisher, Scott and Forney, Nathan SKIRMISH CAMPAIGNS #13: WWI-Rommels road to Verdun 8.5x11, (12) Scenarios and (4) Campaigns, O/B's1 vol, 64 pgs 2003 FAIRAFX, J&D PUBLICATIONS
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1-75014 Fisher, Scott and Forney, Nathan SKIRMISH CAMPAIGNS #14: No Africa Italians & DAK 8.5x11, (12) Scenarios and (4) Campaigns, O/B's1 vol, 64 pgs 2003 FAIRAFX, J&D PUBLICATIONS
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1-75015 Fisher, Scott and Forney, Nathan SKIRMISH CAMPAIGNS #15: Normandy'44-Montys's EPSOM 8.5x11, (12) Scenarios & (4) Campaigns, O/B's1 vol, 64 pgs 2004 FAIRAFX, J&D PUBLICATIONS
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1-75016 Fisher, Scott and Forney, Nathan SKIRMISH CAMPAIGNS #16: Belgium'40-Hunters ARDENNES 8.5x11, (12) Scenarios and (4) Campaigns, O/B's1 vol, 64 pgs 2003 FAIRAFX, J&D PUBLICATIONS
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1-75017 Fisher, Scott and Forney, Nathan SKIRMISH CAMPAIGNS #17: RUSSIA'41-Drive to Lening'd 8.5x11, (10) Scenarios & (4) Campaigns, O/Bs focus on the 1st & 6th Panzer Divisions and their clash with Soviet 2nd Tank Division.1 vol, 64 pgs 2006 FAIRAFX, J&D PUBLICATIONS
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1-75018 Fisher, Scott and Forney, Nathan SKIRMISH CAMPAIGNS #18: FRANCE'40-..to DunkirK 8.5x11, (12) Scenarios and (5) Campaigns, O/B's1 vol, 64 pgs 2007 FAIRAFX, J&D PUBLICATIONS
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1-75019 Fisher, Scott and Forney, Nathan SKIRMISH CAMPAIGNS #19: NORMANDY'44-Red Devils 8.5x11, (10) Scenarios and (3) Campaigns, O/B's1 vol, 60 pgs 2008 FAIRAFX, J&D PUBLICATIONS
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1-210995 Flaherty, Chris WARGAMER'S GUIDE TO WWI OTTOMAN ARMY UNIFORMS Volume Five of Partizan Press' Universal Wargames Rules Supplements -- a follow up to Partizan Historical 16 - The Ottoman Imperial Army in the First World War: A Handbook of Uniforms (2014).

This wargamer's guide to WW1 Ottomans covers both army and navy uniform colors, insignia, and flags and identiyes many of the soldier types in the WWI Ottoman army ground forces. In keeping with the wargaming focus of this volume the end chapter contains a selected list of 25-28mm scale WW1 Ottoman wargaming figures and models currently available.1 vol, 94 pgs 2018 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-210996 Flaherty, Chris THE NAPOLEONIC OTTOMAN ARMY: Uniforms, Tactics and Organization This volume covers the uniforms, tactics and organization of the Ottoman standing army in the late 18th century and Napoleonic wars. The Ottoman's standing army was long established. The sipahiand deli cavalry constituted its main battlefield assault force, alongside paid regular janissary infantry, provincial government musketeer regiments, and the nizam-i-cedid - the new order army -- all supported by a force of regular artillery, engineering and transport corps.

Chapters cover uniforms, insignia, flags, standing army's composition, and the organization of its infantry, cavalry and artillery. Also includes tactics used in the 18th century and Napoleonic period as well as a chapter on the organization, flags, ships, uniforms,tactics and armament of the Ottoman river fleets.

This volume is a continuation of the Partizan Press series for generic wargaming conversion rules, the 2018 Napoleonic Ottoman Army Wargaming Supplement.1 vol, 180 pgs 2019 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-75403 Fortney, Nathan SKIRMISH ELITE #03:Russo-Polish War 1919 8.5x11, (8) Scenarios & (3) Campaigns, generic orders of battle, historical data, compatible with many WWI/WWII rule sets.1 vol, 40 pgs 2004 US, J&D PUBLICATIONS
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1-18960 Freeman, Jon COMPLETE BOOK OF WARGAMES, THE Contains reviews of (150) board games, index.1 vol, 265 pgs 1980 NY, FIRESIDE BOOKS
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1-50253 Froud, Colin IMPERIAL WARFARE:WRG Army Lists for 130BC - 471AD 'Book of Hosts', written for use with WRG 6th they can be used with other rule sets, 70+ lists covers Chinese, Huns, Mayans, Romans, Franks and more.1 vol, 95 pgs 2002 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-50251 Froud, Colin and Holland, M. CHARIOT WARFARE:WRG Army Lists for 3000BC - 343BC 'Book of Hosts', written for use with WRG 6th they can be used with other rule sets, 50+ lists cover all the middle eastern/Egyptian, early Greek etc.1 vol, 80 pgs 2002 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-50252 Froud, Colin and Holland, M. CLASSICAL WARFARE:WRG Army Lists for 700BC - 53BC 'Book of Hosts', written for use with WRG 6th they can be used with other rule sets, 65+ lists cover Greeks, Indians, Carthage, successors and more.1 vol, 82 pgs 2002 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-75405 Garnett, Tom SKIRMISH ELITE #05:Crete - Stalemate in the East 8.5x11, (8) Scenarios & (2) Campaigns, all the o/b's, maps, focus on the Central/Eastern fronts as the German Fallschirmjagers assault.1 vol, 60 pgs 2004 US, J&D PUBLICATIONS
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1-70442 Giglio, Bob SCENARIOS FOR ECW:V2-For Use With Any ECW Rules 8.5x11, (13) historical/made up scenarios for the English Civil War can be used with most rule sets, (4) pages of 100+ color flags.1 vol, 64 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-70443 Giglio, Bob SCENARIOS FOR ECW:V3-For Use With Any ECW Rules 8.5x11, (14) scenarios, including the only ECW battle in Colonial America, 100+ 6mm-25mm flags.1 vol, 64 pgs 2005 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-70444 Giglio, Bob SCENARIOS FOR ECW:V4-For Use With Any ECW Rules 8.5x11, (11) scenarios, including The Battle of Shielfield, February 1644; Battle of Gainsborough, July 1643; The Battle of Inverlochy, February 1645; The Battle of Sherburn-in-Elmet, October 16451 vol, 64 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-70445 Giglio, Bob SCENARIOS FOR ECW: Volume 5 -- For Use With Any ECW Rules Long awaited 5th volume. 13 scenarios: Babylon Hill; Piercebridge ; Little Dean ; Caversham Bridge; Grantham (Gonerby Moor): Action near Oddington; Attack on Wem; Lee Bridge ; Cropredy Bridge; Later that Day at Cropredy; Burton Hill, ; Evesham; Hambledon Hill; Rearguard Action at Chorley; Winwick Pass, 19 August 1648.1 vol, 64 pgs 2022 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-841492 Gill, L.L. and Norm Harms GENERAL QUARTERS: Full-Size Turn Gauge Package contains one full-size turn plastic gauge.1 vol, 72 pgs 2018 US, OLD DOMINION GAMEWORKS
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1-841493 Gill, L.L. and Norm Harms GENERAL QUARTERS: Half-Size Turn Gauge Package contains one half-size turn plastic gauge: 1cm=200yds GQIII Turn Gauges.1 vol, 72 pgs 2018 US, OLD DOMINION GAMEWORKS
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1-70831 Gore, Terry CAMPAIGN FOR ENGLAND 1066, THE 8.5x11, Vol 1 in the Famous Battles in History forMEDIEVAL WARFARE rules system, can be adapted toother rule sets, covers Fulford Gate, StamfordBridge & Hastings, army lists, special rules.1 vol, 68 pgs 2002 ROCHESTER, SAGA PUBLISH'G
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1-882910 Granillo, Manny Cataclysm: Panzer Korps Scenario Book X Tenth in a series of WWII scenario books designed specifically for the Panzer Korps rules system. Contains 16 ready-to-play scenarios with maps and force groups:

A Savage Storm: Breakout at Mtzensk '41
Battle for the Uryv Bridgehead '42
Battle for Aprilia '44
Clash of Armor '44
Battle for Kecskemet '44
Battle of Dnov '41
Relief of Stalingrad '42
Bremoncourt '44
Siege Of Hong Kong '41
Kharkov '42
Nordic Fist '41
Battle of Le Cateau '40
Operation Grozny '42
Operation Zitadelle '43
Last Panzer Victory '45
Operation Epsom '44
1 vol, 158 pgs 2020 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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1-882911 Granillo, Manny GHOST DIVISION: Panzer Korps Battle Scenarios Book XI Volume XI in a series of Scenario books is designed specifically for the Panzer Korps WWII Rules System. Ghost Division focus is the Drive of the XVth Panzer Korps into France in a race to the channel. With some review of the French and Belgian forces, six complete scenarios and a complete Fall of France Campaign, this scenario book thrusts players into one of the most thrilling and desperate struggles of World War II. Join Rommel in leading his 7th Panzer or face the blitzkrieg as DeGaul.

Includes scenarios for: Flavion, Stonne, Le Cateau, Hannut, Gembloux, Arras, and drive of Hoth's XVth Panzer Corps Campaign.1 vol, 86 pgs 2021 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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1-882912 Granillo, Manny SAVAGE FURY: Panzer Korps Battle Scenarios Book XII Panzer Korps Battle Scenarios Volume XII is the twelfth in a series of scenario books designed specifically for the Panzer Korps WWII rules system. Includes 14 ready-to-play scenarios, featuring various action with maps and Force Groups.

Scenarios:
WESTERN FRONT: Hell's Highway 1944
EASTERN FRONT: The Bloody Triangle 1941
MEDITERRANEAN FRONT: Action In The Levant 1941
BALKAN FRONT: A Cold Wind Blows 1944
SPANISH CIVIL WAR: Encounter At Villalba 1938
EASTERN FRONT: General Landgraf's Armored Surprise 1941
ITALIAN FRONT: Battle of Monte Lungo 1943
EASTERN FRONT: To The Ends Of The Earth 1942
BLACK SEA FRONT: Taman Peninsula 1942
EASTERN FRONT: Juggernaut 1944
EASTERN FRONT: Operation Zitadelle 1943
EASTERN FRONT: Operation Doppelkopf 1944
EASTERN FRONT: Counter Blow At Soltsy 1941
BALKAN FRONT: Paw Of The Tiger 1944
1 vol, 86 pgs 2022 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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1-882913 Granillo, Manny HARD LUCK BOYS: Panzer Korps Battle Scenarios Book XIII Scenario book includes 14 scenarios for Panzer Korps including maps and Force Groups.

Scenarios included:
RUSSIA: Between A Rock and A Hard Place '42
RUSSIA: Blood On The Steppes '42
FRANCE: Undefeated '40
FRANCE: Stand Your Ground '40
GERMANY: Old Enemies '45
RUSSIA: Race for the Bridge '41
RUSSIA: Drive On Taranovka '42
CRIMEA: Sebastopol '42
CHINA: Iron Scythes '29
MONGOLIA: Khalkin Gol Campaign '38
NORTH AFRICA: Mishap Near Knightsbridge '41
HOLLAND: Highway to The Reich '44
RUSSIA: Hard Luck Boys '41
GERMANY: Struggle for Schmidt '441 vol, 110 pgs 2022 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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1-39420 Grant, C.S. WARGAME CAMPAIGNS Covers all aspects of wargame campaigns, a must for any who wish to run or design face-to-face or mail campaigns.1 vol, 154 pgs 1995 UK, CSG PUBLICATIONS
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2-89530 Grant, C.S. THE WAR GAME COMPANION: 2nd Edition Revised and updated edition contains information about armies, scenarios, and tips mostly for 18th century and American Civil War wargaming. Illustrated throughout with color photos, tables, and diagrams. Includes the rules play sheet. Now A4 in size, in full colour, and in a handsome laminated edition. To bring the book up to date, Charles has also added a new chapter.1 vol, 132 pgs 2023 UK, KEN TROTMAN
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1-190939 Grant, Charles WARGAMING IN HISTORY Vol. 9: THE SEVEN YEARS WAR - LOBOSITZ, REICHENBERG, PRAGUE AND KOLIN As usual, illustrated throughout in color: color maps, orders of battle, 13 superb color uniform plates (almost entirely by Bob Marrion), this time of 7 Years War heavy cavalry. Some very meaty battles here each with their own set of challenges, some new rule changes (particularly covering the first volley & introducing Converged Grenadier regiments), the usual meticulous background account of what actually happened, plus the further exploits of the troops of the VFS & Lorraine round out the new offering. 1 vol, 204 pgs 2012 UK, KEN TROTMAN
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1-191182 Grant, Charles WARGAMERS' ANNUAL 2012 Welcome to The Wargamers' Annual 2012 - the Olympic Edition. I have been overwhelmed by contributors and as a result there is rather more of them and less of me - I think for the better. It has widened the scope of the periods covered and the wargame views and styles that you will find in the Annual. The Dossier, which this time around is about Water, even includes some ideas about Naval Wargaming. Contents Include:

How to Make Destroyed Artillery
How To Make Removable Defenses
Return of the Ancients
Viking Raid: 'A Norse! A Norse! My Kingdom for a Norse!

DOSSIER - WATER
How to Make Rivers, Streams and Ponds
How to Make a Watermill
How to Make Marshes and Swamps
You Sank My Battleship: The Perils and Pitfalls of Naval Wargaming
The Wet Lands - Teaser

How to Make Camps
Toy Mill Village
How to Build A Half-Timbered East Prussian Farm!
Revolutionary Fervour
Emigres with illustrations
How to Make a Leuthen Church
How to Make a Command Tent
The Loneliest Place on the Table Top
Map Making Masterclass
How to Tinker with Tanks
Back to Battle
A Dozen Secrets for Painting White Uniforms1 vol, 88 pgs 2011 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-1911820 Grant, Charles WARGAMERS' ANNUAL 2020 Includes: Famous Cavalry regiments; the Northern Frontier of Rome; Chaeronea; The Perils of Lady Constance in the Sudan; SYW skirmish wargaming Y Viva Espana; Invasion 1744.1 vol, 80 pgs 2019 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-1911821 Grant, Charles WARGAMERS' ANNUAL 2021 Includes: Siege of Aligarth; How to write an Osprey Book: C17th Polish Hussars: El-Teb; Dark Age Challenge; Berg Lancers: Lamdsknechts; Palestine 1917: How to make Rocks; Sudan; Interplanetary Campaign1 vol, 104 pgs 2019 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-1911822 Grant, Charles WARGAMERS' ANNUAL 2022 Simple Combat, Search for Eldorado, Gettysburg in the gazebo. Freemans farm, Avatar peninsular, famous cavalry regiments, Albuera; Hodges scouts, a tabletop Mysore army, the seven years war, a trial by combat, neither biting nor chariot, the armies of Darrell Hindley, and Partizan best of show.1 vol, 104 pgs 2021 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-1911823 Grant, Charles WARGAMERS' ANNUAL 2023 Articles include: Abu Klea, SYW Actions; Samurai; The Wars of Mary, Queen of Scots; Star Wars(!), French-Indian Wars, The Siege of Chitral, Linked small-scale games, and much much more, all in color. 1 vol, 102 pgs 2022 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-191183 Grant, Charles WARGAMERS' ANNUAL 2013 Welcome to The Wargamers' Annual 2013, with eight extra pages this year. Lots of 'How-To' articles for the do-it-yourselfers, marvelous work by Bob Marrion, and a new approach to the Dossier section -- ambush tactics, terrain, and and a table top teaser.

This year's issue contains: How to: Make a Hornwork, Are You A 'Quack' Where Wargaming Surgery Is Concerned?, How To: Make Siege Teams, A Very British Civil War, How To: Make a Drawbridge, Don't Be So Square, Creating Flags for Imaginations, Whiskey in the Jar-oh!, How to: Make Masts and Sails, Skirmish Gaming the Indian Mutiny, How to: Make Desert Rock Formations, Notes on the French Revolutionary Uniforms, A Bridge Too Far, Morning Scouting Party, How to: Put the wind back into your sails, the 12th Cavalry Division at Waterloo, How to: Terrain Wargame Figure Bases, Battle's Minions, The Attack on Cemetery Hill, and the DOSSIER - AMBUSH: Ambush Tactics and Techniques, Ambush Scenarios, and Ambush: A Table Top Teaser. 1 vol, 112 pgs 2012 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-191184 Grant, Charles WARGAMERS' ANNUAL 2014 Contains eight extra pages this year, including lots of 'How-To' articles for the do-it-yourselfers, marvelous work by Bob Marrion, and a new approach to the Dossier section -- ambush tactics, terrain, and a table top teaser.

This year's issue contains:

* TREACHERY - A SAGA Scenario
* How to: Landing stage
* Siege of Orleans
* How to: Cover over the cracks
* Cavalry on the Tabletop
* How To: Make A 20mm Horsa Glider
* La Petite Guerre

DOSSIER: DEFENCE

* Introduction
* Defence - A Table Top Teaser
* Painters, Dancers, Dogs, and Schlachtenbummler
* The Bridge Tou Fahr
* Follow The Band
* The Chaco War
* Disguised Scenarios
* Top 10 Tips for Tabletop Triumph
* I'm a celebrity get me out of here! - Wargaming the Darien Adventure 1698-1700
* Samurai v Ikko-Ikki - An Unfair Fight?
* How to : Identify Your Samurai Armies
* Axing for Trouble
* Casting Around
* Parting Shots1 vol, 120 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-191184S Grant, Charles WARGAMERS' ANNUAL SUMMER SPECIAL 2014 As was promised in the 2014 Annual, published last November, this year there will be two publications. The first is this Summer Special. The second will be the 2015 Wargamers' Annual, which should be out around November as usual. The intention is to spread the content over two publications to avoid literally busting at the seams by cramming everything into a single magazine.

Toys4Us
Orkneyinga
The Vignette Challenge
How to Plug and Play Vignettes
A Selection of World War Two Scenarios
Cavalry of a Bygone Era - Pre 1914
How To Standardise My Standards
Tennis Elbow - Refighting Battle of the Elbow River
Rules Rule
More About Defence
Red Dawn Rises
Napoleon's Dromedaries 1 vol, 72 pgs 2014 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-191185 Grant, Charles WARGAMERS' ANNUAL 2015 This years issue contains:

* Lost in France
* The Goatherder's Graveyard
* Rioting in New Alexandria
* The Case of Mr. Playfair's Woeful Big Participation Games
* Paint More Attractive Tabletop Armies
* Cavalry of a Bygone Era Part 2
* Boxing Day Every Day (Boxing Clever)
* The King's Vengence
* The Vignette Challenge
* A Multi-Player Club Game
* How to Make a Petard Crew1 vol, 72 pgs 2014 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-191185S Grant, Charles WARGAMERS' ANNUAL SUMMER SPECIAL 2015 Articles include: La Haye Sainte, various How-To terrain making, Back of Beyond, Beyond the Back of Beyond, A French & Indian Wars Campaign, A 1745 Campaign with a Difference, Unusual Waterloo Uniforms, The Vignette Challenge, World War II Tactics, The Scythe Wars, and more.1 vol, 72 pgs 2015 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-191186 Grant, Charles WARGAMERS' ANNUAL 2016 This years issue contains:

* How to...... Paint Horses Quickly
* How to Create the Kolin Game Scenario
* Mats are the Future
* Vignette Challenge
* Mustering Specialist Troops in Miniature
* Tribute to Bob Marrion
* The Bankfoot Wilderness Part 2
* A Samurai Skirmish
* Mayhem in the Med
* A Brief Wargamers Guide to Korea: The Forgotten War1 vol, 80 pgs 2016 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-191186S Grant, Charles THE WARGAMER'S ANNUAL SUMMER SPECIAL 2016 This years issue contains:

* Wittenberg: A Fountain for the Palace Gardens by Allan Tidmarsh
* Gaugamela 331BC by Dale Smith
* Retreat from Moscow by Peter D. Nicholson
* Musket and Targe by Graham Cummings
* The French Army in Egypt: Kleber Regulation 1799 by CSG
* Another Selection of World War 2 Scenarios by Colin Jack
* How to...Avoid the Full Monty by Kevin Calder
* Add Period 'Flavour' to Your Games with Civilian Camp Followers by Stokes Schwartz (U.S.A.)
* The Wonder That Was India by Angus Konstam
* Building up to a Mutiny by Nick Buxey
* Vignette Challenge1 vol, 72 pgs 2016 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-191187 Grant, Charles WARGAMERS' ANNUAL 2017 This year's issue contains:

* LIGHTS OUT NAPOLEONIC SKIRMISH RULES.
* BOARD GAMES TO TABLE TOP.
* MAKING A 17TH CENTURY SEDAN CHAIR.
* THE GREAT NORTHERN WAR.
* THE BATTLE OF DOLTZ.
* AN INCIDENT DURING THE GREAT CIVIL WAR 1643.
* FREDERICK'S TENT.
* BUILD UP YOUR ARMY.
* HORSE SOLDIERS AND DRAGOONS.
* SHOOT AND SCOOT TEASER.
* MAKING A GATE HOUSE
* and more 1 vol, 72 pgs 2016 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-191188 Grant, Charles WARGAMERS' ANNUAL 2018 This year's issue contains:

* A Winter Interlude: Napoleonic Wars French vs Polish
* How to... Construct a Baltic German Town Center
* Famous Cavalry Regiments: Saxon Von Zastrow Cuirassiers
* The Battle of Kuhstall in the Seven Years War
* How to... Make an 18th Century Landing Barge
* Participation in Suez
* In the Footsteps of Elephants: Wargaming The Indian Mutiny
* Vignette Challenge
* All Your Base: Basing Tips for WWII Wehrmacht
* The Lion, the Bear and the Winged Hussar: Kliszow Re-imagined
* Wagons Roll! Wagons in ACW games1 vol, 72 pgs 2016 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-191189 Grant, Charles WARGAMERS' ANNUAL 2019 Sink The Bismark, Invasion 1744, Berlin 1945, Hungarian Revolution, the usual classic mix of scenarios, painting, and basing tips, and the ever popular Vignette challenge.1 vol, 80 pgs 2018 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-201490 Grant, Charles THE SIEGE OF LA CRENOIL: Fleischer's Revenge This is the fourth in a series of mini-campaign books. It follows on from The Raid on St. Michel, The Annexation of Chiraz, and The Wolfenbuttel War. This book, like its predecessors, provides a number of teasers or scenarios, with each one linked to the next. What I have done is to provide the key actions within the context of a mini-campaign, a siege, in this case, but without the need for much of the campaign mechanics. In addition, I have provided the basis to run the siege as a campaign, day by day, using a map, and fighting each scenario as it arises. There are some basic rules that cover the siege works, firing and damage. The business of sieges brings with it a long list of technical terms, and a glossary of these has been provided near the end of this book.

In order to conceal from the opposing commanders the total forces of the enemy in the campaign, details of the relevant forces for one side have been set out in the instructions for that side, to be read only by the relevant player and the organizer. Suggested forces for the stand-alone version provided.1 vol, 104 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-210341 Grant, Charles REFIGHTING HISTORY VOLUME 1: SEVEN YEARS WAR - FIGHTING WITHDRAWALS Refighting History is a new series of wargame books by Charles S Grant. In this series Charles describes historical actions, provides the detail of the forces involved and the preparation to bring the actions to the wargame table. Each refight is then described both in words and pictures. These will include not only famous larger battles but also smaller actions which can be achieved with modest wargame forces.

In addition to the battles and games Charles will include sections on tactics, troop types and the development of his own armies. The series will aim to bring research, real scenarios, lots of pictures and the fun of wargaming to the reader. So with Volume 1 looking at Seven Years War small action, specifically fighting withdrawals, we are set to begin Refighting History.1 vol, 112 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-2103410 Grant, Charles REFIGHTING HISTORY: Volume 10 - THE SEVEN YEARS WAR: The Saxon Army at Pirna 1756 -- A Series of What-If Scenarios Use this campaign booklet as a basis for any series of SYW games. Indeed, the scenarios can be used for any period to the end of the Horse and Musket period. Includes details of the Saxon army plus the usual sumptuous photos of the games and some unusual vignettes.1 vol, 190 pgs 2022 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-2103411 Grant, Charles REFIGHTING HISTORY: Volume 11 - THE SEVEN YEARS WAR Large format hardback. Scenarios for Hochkirk, Langensalza, Reichenbach, Amoneburg, and Freiberg. Plus rules additions and other extras.1 vol, 202 pgs 2023 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-210342 Grant, Charles REFIGHTING HISTORY VOLUME 2: THE WAR OF THE AUSTRIAN SUCCESSION - Mollwitz, Chotusitz and Sahay Having covered some relatively small actions in Volume 1, Volume 2 examines three larger battles from the First Silesian War of the War of the Austrian Succession.

* Mollwitz is covered with an excerpt from The War Game describing how it was first fought back in 1968. The battle is then revisited with quite different results.

* Chotusitz includes an unusual twist.

* Sahay is a most interesting action.

Also, this contains an update on Charles Grant's wargame armies and a section on battlefield maneuver in the mid-18th C and its implications for wargaming. 1 vol, 136 pgs 2016 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-210343 Grant, Charles REFIGHTING HISTORY VOLUME 3: THE WAR OF THE AUSTRIAN SUCCESSION - Hohenfriedberg, Soor and Rocoux Latest and largest in this popular series. Full orbats, maps etc for the battles, plus some amendments to THE WAR GAME rules.1 vol, 160 pgs 2016 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-210344 Grant, Charles REFIGHTING HISTORY VOLUME 4: The Seven Years War - Battles and Actions of 1760 Battles of Corbach, Emsdorf, Leignitz, Strehla, and Torgau. Large format booklet fully illustrated in color with maps, uniform plates, photos of the games, plus all the usual extras.1 vol, 180 pgs 2017 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-210345 Grant, Charles REFIGHTING HISTORY VOLUME 5: Marlborough's Big Four Battles of Blenheim, Ramillies, Oudenarde, and Malplaquet. Large format booklet is fully illustrated in color with maps, uniform plates, photos of the games, and extras.1 vol, 185 pgs 2018 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-210346 Grant, Charles REFIGHTING HISTORY: Volume 6 - The Seven Years War: Moys, Mehr, Eilenburg, Baiersdorf and Closter Camp Covers the mid 18th century and the Seven Years War with five battles in a four-part format: background, detailed history with orders of battle, consideration on how to wargame the battle, and finally the wargame itself.

The five battles covered range from the relatively large battle at Moys to a small skirmish near Baiersdorf. Actions at Mehr and Eilenburg provided interesting challenges for both players. The Battle of Closter Camp presents the opportunity for considerable confusion with the early part of the action taking place in the dark.

The chapter on Command and Staff looks at the various staff structures in the major armies before looking at the wargame implications. There have been a number of significant changes in The Wargame Rules since they were published in 2012 and these changes are summarized in a short chapter. Finally, this includes an index to all previous battles covered in the series.1 vol, 176 pgs 2018 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-210347 Grant, Charles REFIGHTING HISTORY: Volume 7 - The Seven Years War: Warburg, Vellinghausen and Wilhelmsthal From 1757 through to 1762 an Allied Coalition army fought against the French in support of Prussia. In August 1758, the first British contingent of troops arrived. The Allied army was a polyglot mix from nations including Britain, Brunswick, Hanover, Hesse, Prussia and Schaumburg-Lippe-Buckeburg.

This volume offers scenarios for three major actions from the years 1760, 1761 and 1762: Warburg, Vellinghausen, and Wilhelmsthal -- Sets the scene, describes the historical battle, discusses how best to wargame each, and then an account of how the game played out. 1 vol, 184 pgs 2019 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-210348 Grant, Charles REFIGHTING HISTORY: Volume 8 - THE SEVEN YEARS WAR: SMALL ACTIONS IN THE WESTERN THEATRE 9 small actions described plus additional chapters on the armies of the author and Highland troops in the Western theatre1 vol, 192 pgs 2020 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-210349 Grant, Charles REFIGHTING HISTORY: Volume 9 - The Seven Years War: More Small Actions in the Western Theater Latest in the series covers small 7YW actions, including reconnaissance, raids, probing actions, resupply and a host of other minor operations that frequently lead to small skirmishes. The great variety of light and irregular troops provides a whole range of different unit scenarios. Also includes a significant amount of background on the units involved coupled with art work to illustrate the uniforms. The scenarios are compatible with many rule sets.1 vol, 192 pgs 2021 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-25100 Grant, Charles WAR GAME, THE Grant's classic book on wargaming, 8x10 format. New edition with index and introduction by is son.1 vol, 191 pgs 2007 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-37320 Grant, Charles ANCIENT WAR GAME Full facsimile reprint of the original edition of these rules plus seven accompanying wargames articles. The author provides 12 battles from the Age of Chariots to Legion V's Phalanx era. Includes black and white maps and illustrations.1 vol, 160 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-190931 Grant, Charles & Olley, Phil plates by Bob Marrion WARGAMING IN HISTORY Vol. 1: The Seven Years War 1758 Exciting new series of historic battles recreated on the wargames table. Covers Krefeld, Lutterberg and Sandershausen. Includes 15 exclusive plates of FreiKorps and their use in Grant rules.1 vol, 140 pgs 2009 UK, KEN TROTMAN
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1-190932 Grant, Charles & Olley, Phil plates by Bob Marrion WARGAMING IN HISTORY Vol. 2: War of Austrian Succession 1740-1748 Deals with three battles: Dettingen, Fontenoy, and Lauffeld. Two are fought twice, in different ways, so in all, five wargames are described. One of these is also examined using smaller unit sizes for those who do not have large units of miniature soldiers.

Additional material has been brought together at the end. There is a chapter that deals with the
'Wild Geese' (the Irish) and the Scots in French service, including 16 color plates by
popular military artist Bob Marrion. There is also a chapter of wargame miscellany, with a number of sections which relate to the wargame aspects of monarchs on the battlefield, written orders, allies and alliances and elite troops.1 vol, 190 pgs 2010 UK, KEN TROTMAN
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1-10610 Grant, Charles and Grant, Charles S. NAPOLEONIC WARGAMING The author considers the tactics of the Napoleonic wars in developing a simple set of rules. New material and ideas by Charles S. Grant.1 vol, 200 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-191180 Grant, Charles and Olley P WARGAMERS' ANNUAL 2010 Blenheim & Minden re-fought; C18th Light Infantry; Night Attacks; Table Top Teasers; Fighting in Built up areas; Mid C19th gaming & Solo scenarios; Tippermuior Battlefield visit; Ancient Scenarios.1 vol, 88 pgs 2009 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-191181 Grant, Charles and Olley P WARGAMERS' ANNUAL 2011 The Wargamers' Annual is back with Volume 2. We have three Table Top Teasers, including a Tiny Table Top Teaser for those short of space or wanting a fun after-supper game. Monmouth's Rebellion is the subject for our historical refight, plus refights of Norton St. Philip and Sedgemoor.

There are a good number of 'How To' pieces giving some ideas about making your own terrain. Several support the Dossier, which this time around is about fighting in woods.

We revisit Phil's Thirty Years War collection and our excellent guest contributors (Dave Tulloch, Jim Purky, John Ray, Stuart Asquith and Jon Sutherland) cover Mexicans, artillery, Ottomans, 40mm figures, and wargaming in Crete. Bob Marrion includes some really fine artwork to support a piece on the development of grenadiers. We also walk the battlefield of Falkirk.1 vol, 88 pgs 2010 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-191150 Grant, Charles and Olley, Phil ANNEXATION OF CHIRAZ, THE (5) Table Top Teasers, companion to 'Raid on St. Michel'. Full color throughout1 vol, 88 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-190934 Grant, Charles plates by Bob Marrion WARGAMING IN HISTORY Vol. 4: The Seven Years War Exciting new series of historic battles recreated on the wargames table. Covers Hastenbeck, Rossbach, and Luethen. Includes 15 exclusive plates of FreiKorps and their use in Grant rules.1 vol, 174 pgs 2011 UK, KEN TROTMAN
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1-190935 Grant, Charles plates by Bob Marrion WARGAMING IN HISTORY Vol. 5: The Seven Years War MINDEN, KUNERSDORF, AN ACTION AT TORGAU AND MAXEN - illustrated throughout in color, orders of battle, expert historical analysis, and superb new uniform plates by Bob Marrion.1 vol, 175 pgs 2011 UK, KEN TROTMAN
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1-1909311 Grant, Charles S WARGAMING IN HISTORY Vol. 11: SYW Small Actions Illustrated in color throughout including 13 superb color uniform plates of the Reichsarmee by Bob Marrion. 2015. This is Charles' final volume in this series (don't panic! we will be starting an allied venture in the near future) and with most wargamers in mind he turns his attention to what can be achieved with smaller armies and in doing so, enlightens us about some of the absolutely fascinating and intriguing historical minor actions of the Seven Years War. So here we have Bamberg, Pirna, Olmutz, and Basberg (both actions). This is achievable wargaming at its best and firmly anchored upon the actual history.1 vol, 208 pgs 2015 UK, KEN TROTMAN
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1-207120 Grant, Charles S ATTACK ON THE JUNGER A mini-campaign with five stand-alone scenarios, ranging from two small actions, through two medium-sized games, to a large two-day battle, which may fought as two separate actions.

This is the fifth mini-campaign book dealing with the fictitious wars of the Grand Duchy of Lorraine and the Vereinigte Freie Stadte (VFS). This volume, Attack on the Junger, takes up the story straight after the previous book, The Siege of La Crenoil. That said, it is not necessary to have read the previous book. The information in this one will provide all you need.

Readers of previous volumes will know that Table Top Teasers presents wargamers with tactical problems and challenges. The series of mini-campaign books takes a number of teasers and links them together to provide what is effectively short campaigns, but without the paperwork and organization that is needed to run one. The books include some campaign aspects, for example, if you follow the course of the campaign, casualties will be carried forward from one battle to the next, and decisions will have to be made that will impact on the next battle and beyond.

Scenario One - Surprise Attack at Haux
Scenario Two - The Attack on Faloux
Scenario Three - The Action at Tasque
Scenario Four - Tha Battle for Haux
Scenario Five - The Battle for Blaise - Day One
Scenario Five - The Battle for Blaise - Day Two1 vol, 112 pgs 2014 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-209890 Grant, Charles S BORDER RAID: Pillage in Procrastor We have now arrived at the sixth mini campaign book dealing with the fictitious wars of the Grand Duchy of Lorraine and the Vereinigte Freie St?dte (VFS). For those that have followed the history of the conflict between these two adversaries this book follows on from the Attack on the Junger. However the activities are only loosely connected to the previous campaign and the book stands on its own.

I have become increasingly conscious that a large number of my campaign battles require significant wargame armies. These are not within every wargamer's reach. In the last book, Attack on the Junger, I quite deliberately included two small actions and in the last Wargaming in History I focused on Seven Years War small actions. Following on in this vein Border Raid is very much about a mini campaign with small forces and small actions.

This campaign is completely different from those described in previous books. The previous books have led the readers and players through number of set piece scenarios. The actions that took place in this campaign were not pre-planned but created by the orders and actions of the players involved. They have been described here and could be replayed. However, dozens of quite different actions might be the result of fighting this campaign.1 vol, 80 pgs 2015 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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2-50140 Grant, Charles Stewart PROGRAMMED WARGAMES SENARIOS - 2nd edition Revised and expanded edition of this sought-after essential wargaming companion. 19 scenarios and two mini-campaigns suitable for any period and fantasy games.1 vol, 142 pgs 2020 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-190937 Grant, Charles, plates by Bob Marrion WARGAMING IN HISTORY Vol. 7: THE PENINSULAR WAR (ROLICA, SAHAGUN, RIVER COA, BARROSA, FUENTES DE ONORO The battles are carefully chosen to provide a wide range of challenges for the wargamer. As well as the usual quality battle photographs, this volume is wonderfully enhanced with Bob Marrion plates as he tackles the subject of Campaign Dress in the Peninsula.1 vol, 180 pgs 2012 UK, KEN TROTMAN
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1-212743 Gray, Bill AGE OF VALOR: Crimean War - Sevastopol: Age of Eagles II Expansion Module for Conflict by Blood & Iron This is an independent Age of Valor (AOV) expansion chapter or mini-module for Age of Eagles II, also known as Napoleonic Fire & Fury. As such AOE II is needed to properly play this game, but includes changes unique to the Crimean War. In most cases all rules changes have been imbedded in the Data Charts as well as the charts and tables on the Quick Reference Sheet. All players need to do is use these new specifications or DRMs with the original rules and then play as normal. 1 vol, 36 pgs 2016 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-212744 Gray, Bill AGE OF VALOR: Balkan Wars - Age of Eagles II Expansion Module for Conflict by Blood & Iron This is an independent Age of Valor (AOV) expansion chapter or mini-module for Age of Eagles II, also known as Napoleonic Fire & Fury. As such AOE II is needed to properly play this game, but includes changes unique to the Balkan War. In most cases all rules changes have been imbedded in the Data Charts as well as the charts and tables on the Quick Reference Sheet. All players need to do is use these new specifications or DRMs with the original rules and then play as normal. 1 vol, 28 pgs 2017 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-212745 Gray, Bill AGE OF VALOR: THUNDER IN THE EAST: Age of Eagles II Expansion Module for Conflict by Blood & Iron This is an independent Age of Valor (AOV) expansion chapter or mini-module for Age of Eagles II, also known as Napoleonic Fire & Fury.

AOE II is needed to play this game, but AOV includes changes unique to the 1877 Russo-Turkish War and the 1904 Russo-Japanese War. In most cases, all rules changes have been embedded in the Data Charts as well as the charts and tables on the Quick Reference Sheet. All players need to do is use these new specifications or DRMs with the original rules and then play as normal. 1 vol, 44 pgs 2017 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-212746 Gray, Bill AGE OF VALOR: RISORGIMENTO 1859-1861: Age of Eagles II Expansion Module for Conflict by Blood & Iron This is an independent Age of Valor (AOV) expansion chapter or mini-module for Age of Eagles II, also known as Napoleonic Fire & Fury.

AOE II is needed to play this game, but AOV includes changes unique to the Risorgimento - the 2nd Italian War for Independence 1859-1861 War. In most cases, all rules changes have been embedded in the Data Charts as well as the charts and tables on the Quick Reference Sheet. All players need to do is use these new specifications or DRMs with the original rules and then play as normal. 1 vol, 44 pgs 2017 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-212748 Gray, Bill AGE OF VALOR:Revolution 1848 This is an independent Age of Valor (AOV) expansion mini-module for Age of Eagles II (also known as Napoleonic Fire & Fury) for The Schleswig-Holstein Question, The Hungarian Revolution and the The 1st Italian Risorgimento

As such AOE II is needed to properly play this game. In most cases all rules changes have been embedded in the Data Charts as well as the charts and tables on the Quick Reference Sheet. All players need to do is use these new specifications or DRMs with the original rules, then play as normal. Changes unique to the period and the subject of this expansion set, are found within the rules.1 vol, 52 pgs 2020 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-212749 Gray, Bill AGE OF VALOR: Seven Weeks War and the 3rd Italian Risorgimento This is an independent Age of Valor (AOV) expansion chapter or mini-module for Age of Eagles II, also known as Napoleonic Fire & Fury. As such AOE II is needed to properly play this game. In most cases all rules changes have been imbedded in the Data Charts as well as the charts and tables on the Quick Reference Sheet. All players need to do is use these new specifications or DRMs with the original rules, then play as normal. Changes unique to the 1866 Seven Weeks War or 3d Risorgimento, and the subject of this expansion set, are found in the following pages.1 vol, 34 pgs 2023 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-12910 Griffith, Paddy NAPOLEONIC WARGAMING FOR FUN B&W illustrations, maps, charts, rules.1 vol, 171 pgs 2009 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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1-191210 Griffith, Paddy SPRAWLING WARGAMES:Multiplayer Wargaming This book explores large-scale multiplayer wargame, from games in large venues to those run by the medium of email. The author outlines how to set up and manage a 'Sprawling Wargame'.1 vol, 261 pgs 2009 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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1-204040 Hannam, Mark A. PUSAN TO PANMUNJOM - A Wargamers' Guide to the Korean War Pusan to Panmunjom is a wargamer's guide to the Korean War and deliberately concentrates upon the first year of the war from June 1950 to July 1951, as this was a period of see-saw advances and retreats by the UN forces led by the US Army, up and down the length of the Korean Peninsula. Stalemate was reached in June 1951 and the conflict settled down to two years of patrol actions by platoon commanders and peace talks punctuated by localized offensive operations.1 vol, 100 pgs 2014 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-227760 Hardy, Douglas WARGAME TERRAIN AND BUILDINGS: WWI Trench Systems From the initial choice between stand-alone pieces on a mat or a fixed, bespoke layout, through to final detailing, experienced modeler Hardy gives practical advice on building your own trench system.

He considers the differences between British, German and French trenches, which differed in design and construction, as well as developments in defenses through the phases of the war. A trench system is not just the trench itself of course, but also the dugouts, barbed wire entanglements, sandbags, gun emplacements and pillboxes. Shell holes and shattered forests are also covered. Each element is explained in step-by-step detail, illustrated with numerous color photos and there are also reference photos of real trenches. Includes 250 color illustrations.1 vol, 128 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-219901 Hargreaves, Mark PAINTING WORLD WAR ONE 28MM WARGAMING FIGURES: V1 THE MIDDLE EASTERN THEATRES - British, Dominion and Indian Armies In this first of a series of painting guides for wargamers published by Partizan Press, Mark Hargreaves takes us through a series of step by step photographic tutorials that cover the painting of flesh tones, khaki drill uniform, khaki serge uniform, horses, camels, guns and vehicles for the British, Dominion and Indian Army troops that served in the Middle Eastern theaters of World War I. The painting guide will also suit the same troops up until the late 1920s and so will be of interest to those who game the Back of Beyond and Interwar periods.

The guide also contains advice on simple conversions involving swapping heads and the basic use of greenstuff to add details to your miniatures. All the painted miniatures and models featured in this guide have been painted by Mark.1 vol, 120 pgs 2019 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-219902 Hargreaves, Mark PAINTING WORLD WAR ONE 28MM WARGAMING FIGURES: Volume 2 - The Middle Eastern Theater: Ottoman Empire, German and Austrian Allies Large format, all-color paperback. Second volume in the Partizan Press Painting World War One 28mm painting guide series covers the Middle Eastern Theaters. Includes Ottoman Empire and Her German & Austrian Allies. Infantry, camels, horses, conversion hints, etc.1 vol, 88 pgs 2019 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-219903 Hargreaves, Mark MAHDIST WARS 1881-1885 : THE PARTIZAN PRESS PAINTING GUIDE VOLUME 3 Large format, all-color paperback. Third volume in the Partizan Press Painting 28mm figure series1 vol, 116 pgs 2020 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-219904 Hargreaves, Mark PAINTING WORLD WAR ONE 28MM WARGAMING FIGURES: Volume 4 - THE WESTERN FRONT 1914-1918 Large format, all-color paperback. Fourth volume in the Partizan Press Painting World War One 28mm painting guide series covers the Western Front1 vol, 118 pgs 2020 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-220990 Harwood, Tony THE NAPOLEONIC WARS: Wargaming Terrain and Buildings In this volume, master modeler Tony Hardwood shares his years of experience and presents a wide range of projects for the Napoleonic era. With the aid of step-by-step photographs, he guides the reader through building and finishing each of these models, which are organized in three sections of increasing complexity and encompass a range of scales and different materials. Nine projects are included but the techniques and skills demonstrated along the way, along with valuable advice on tools, construction materials and paints, can be adapted and applied to a much wider range of structures to grace your battlefields. 350 illustrations.1 vol, 160 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-226748 Heath, Peter FORGOTTEN BATTLES IN RUSSIA 1941: Operation Barbarossa V1 - The Frontier Battles Contains 20 scenarios in Russia during first nine days of Operation Barbarossa in June 1941-- from the High Arctic to the Black Sea. Scenarios can be used for all rules systems. Includes the Anschluss The War on The Ground system, from Company- to Battalion-level actions. 1 vol, 128 pgs 2023 UK, ANSCHLUSS PUBLISHING LTD
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1-944035 Herman, Mark C3i # 35: BURMA - The Forgotten War 1943-1944 Burma: The Forgotten War, 1943-1944, a child of the Empire of the Sun system and companion to Nr 30's South Pacific. Includes a 11x17-inch map, 69 counters, and 48 Playing Cards.1 vol, 100 pgs 2022 US, RBM STUDIO LLC
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1-944036 Herman, Mark C3i # 36: DESERT VICTORY: North Africa, 1940-1942 C3i Nr 36 features Trevor Bender's Desert Victory: North Africa, 1940-1942 -- the next chapter in the C3i Combined Arms Series that first debuted with Nr 34's Kursk (Winner of the Charles S. Roberts Award for Best Magazine Wargame 2021). This includes a 22x34-inch map with 80 counters and two Player Aids. Also: Articles on board games Pacific War, Twilight Struggle: Red Sea, Blind Swords, Baetis Campaign, and more. Also inserts for SPQR Variant (Skirmishers, Velites and Light Troops Revisited).1 vol, 100 pgs 2022 US, RBM STUDIO LLC
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1-216671 Hilton, Barry WITH TALON AND CLAW: Supplement for the GNW and Eastern Wars for Beneath the Lily Banners 16 pages of colour plates, over 150 photographs, period primer, points system, sample game, army builder sections for Danes, Imperialists, Ottomans, Prussians, Russians, Saxons and Swedes.1 vol, 184 pgs 2020 UK, LEAGUE OF AUGSBERG
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1-216672 Hilton, Barry A TASTE OF VICTORY It contains 18 scenarios for Beneath the Lily Banners

The period covered by these scenarios is 1676 to 1693. The theatres are: Skane Wars, Great Turkish War, Morean War, Tangier, Sedgemoor Rebellion, Jacobite Wars in Ireland and Scotland, Nine Years War in Flanders, Rhineland, The Caribbean and North America.1 vol, 116 pgs 2020 UK, LEAGUE OF AUGSBERG
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1-226070 Hilton, Barry EVERY BULLET HAS ITS BILLET A Guide to Wargaming the Late 17th Century This period saw the birth of regular armies and navies for most major European powers. Massive battles were fought on land and at sea from the frozen winters of Scandinavia to the searing summer heat of North Africa. Alliances were agreed, broken and remade and thrones changed hands in the name of religion and the pursuit of power.

This guide provides the kind of information wargamers require to take the step into one of military history's most colourful eras. It offers overviews of the main conflicts and outlines major, minor, and unusual battles.

Covers how to create and paint your troops, information on uniforms and flags, which regiments fought where, the evolution of tactics and battlefield doctrines, and information on the legendary commanders who created them is all included.

The book is designed to act as a reference source and is not aligned with any particular rule set. Includes 108 color photos, 9 b/w illustrations, and 4 color maps.1 vol, 124 pgs 2020 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-220250 Hyde, Henry WARGAMING CAMPAIGNS Although campaigns can be very rewarding, many wargamers are deterred by the need to produce maps and devise mechanisms for strategic movement, Intelligence, logistics, recruiting reinforcements, keeping track of casualties etc. This book offers advice, suggestions, and even a full set of campaign rules useful for any period up to AD 1900. Includes 200+photos, maps and diagrams.

Most miniature wargames take the form of simulating a single battle with the opponents either winning or losing and that's that until the next game. Such games can be a fun test of tactical skill but it can be even more rewarding if they form part of a wider campaign. In a campaign, the players commanding the forces have to make the decisions at the strategic level that determine the context of any battles that occur. The outcome of these battles will, in turn, have strategic consequences for the ongoing campaign.1 vol, 400 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-909012 Jurado, Alberto PAINTING WAR 12: Rome and Her Enemies Latest in the superb series. Immerse yourself in this issue and learn painting techniques for figures of this period.1 vol, 88 pgs 2022 SPAIN
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1-206560 Kane, John LEGION OF HONOR: Napoleonic Card Game A card game where each player assumes the role of a young sergeant or sous-lieutenant trying to make it in life starting in 1792. Winning the game is achieved in a number of ways: having the highest award in the Legion of Honor, having the highest military rank, or having the most glory or wealth.

Components: 200 color playing cards; 140 cardboard counters; Rulebook with Rules Summary Sheet; 6 Grognard/Ledger sheets; 1 Campaign Sheet; 1 Opportunity Sheet; 1 History Sheet; and 1 Fate & Fair Sex Sheet. Suitable for solitaire play through six players.1 vol, 1 pgs 2012 US, CLASH OF ARMS
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1-944032 Kaye, Jeff C3i # 32: The Battle of Issy and The Battle of Gettysburg The Battle of Issy was fought on 2 and 3 July 1815 in and around the village of Issy, a short distance southwest of Paris. The result was a victory for the Prussian General von Zieten over a French army commanded by General Dominique Vandamme. Issy 1815 is the 44th battle in the Jours De Gloire series.

Gettysburg is a simple wargame focused on the epic Civil War battle of Gettysburg (July 1-3, 1863). The game is played in half-day turns (6 turns total) in which time Lee's Confederates attempt to open the road to Baltimore/Washington or destroy Meade's army. This is the first volume in the C3i Series.

Articles in this issue cover:
* Disaster on the Dnieper-New Scenarios for Ukraine '43
* Denmark-The World's Largest Gaming Cooperative
* Pentecontaetia-Strategy in Pericles-1ST Peloponnesian War
* Lysander-2 Player Variant for Pericles
* Banish All Their Fears-Bayonet & Musket System Design
* Clio's Corner # 9: Take Me To Your Leader or Where's the 'Bot?
* Holland '44-S3 Northern Scenario
* Pendragon Strategy Tips-The Barbarians
* Last Eagles-Ligny 1815-a Hexasim game
* On Similarity and Diversity in the COIN Series
* C3i Scenario Guide-Table Battles, a Hollandspiele Games production
* and more.1 vol, 64 pgs 2018 US, RBM STUDIO LLC
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1-223170 Kendall, Jamie The Art and Making of Fantasy Miniatures The Art and Making of Fantasy Miniatures is a showcase of some of the best talent in the industry. Compiled with the cooperation of eleven of the most innovative companies from Europe, the UK and USA, it shows what goes in to the creative process of taking an initial concept from two-dimensional sketches and translating it into a three-dimensional figurine ready for collectors and tabletop gamers. Game designers, artists and sculptors explain their part in bringing these miniature works of art to life. The book is lavishly illustrated with over 1,000 images, including concept art, work-in-progress sculpts and beautifully painted miniatures.

The book features miniatures from games and companies such as Aradia Miniatures, Alkemy (Alchemist Miniatures), Avatars of War, Godslayer (Megalith Games), Guild Ball (Steamforged Games), Relicblade (Metal King Studio), WARMACHINE and HORDES (Privateer Press), RUMBLESLAM (TTCombat), Drakerys (Don't Panic Games), Kings of War (Mantic Games) and Freeblades (DGS Games).
1 vol, 24 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-211670 Lacy, Ben OPERATION STRYKER DENIAL Contains 12 scenarios based on the siege of Sadr City inspired by the combat experience of U.S. Army Sergeant Konrad R. Ludwig during the fight to clear the Jaish al-Mahdi militiamen from Sadr City in the spring of 2008.1 vol, 68 pgs 2016 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-211740 Lacy, Ben STEALTH INVASION: 2014 Ukraine Scenarios Stealth Invasion chronicles the 2014 Ukrainian Crisis in squad- to company-level scenarios. These scenarios are not written with any specific rules in mind, and they should work well with most commercially available sets. Includes 10 scenarios.1 vol, 54 pgs 2016 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-211900 Lacy, Ben HURTGEN: Twenty Squad to Company Level Skirmish Scenarios This book contains 20 historical scenarios based on the first three months of the battle in the Hurtgen Forest, (September-November 1944). Although not conjoined in campaign fashion, these scenarios will, nevertheless, allow players to gain insight into a titanic struggle that consumed thousands of souls in exchange for a negligible military gain.1 vol, 98 pgs 2016 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-212370 Lacy, Ben THE LAST OFFENSIVE: Twenty Squad to Company Level Skirmish Scenarios (WWII) This book contains 20 historical squad-to-company-level scenarios based on the winter siege of Budapest and the subsequent offensive near Lake Balaton in March of 1945.1 vol, 98 pgs 2016 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-212691 Lacy, Ben AIRBORNE: Book 1 - The Battle at Foucarville Scenario Book about the combat experience of the 101st Airborne Division during the early days of the Normandy Invasion. Play-tested with Final Combat and Micro Melee, these 12 historical scenarios can also be enjoyed with most rules.1 vol, 66 pgs 2016 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-212692 Lacy, Ben AIRBORNE: Book 2 - Le Barquette Lock Scenario Book about the combat experience of the 101st Airborne Division during the early days of the Normandy Invasion. Play-tested with Final Combat and Micro Melee, these 12 historical scenarios can also be enjoyed with most rules.1 vol, 66 pgs 2016 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-212693 Lacy, Ben AIRBORNE: Book 3 -- Les Drouries Book No. 3 in the Airborne series takes the player to the infamous 'Dead Man's Corner' via offers 12 scenarios. he book includes the culminating struggle by Lt. Col. Ballard and his exhausted collection of airborne troopers.1 vol, 62 pgs 2017 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-212694 Lacy, Ben AIRBORNE: Book 4 -- The Battle of Carentan The final book in the Airborne Tetralogy is available now. In these 12 scenarios, the player can experience the futility on the causeway and take part in the ferocious fight for the Ingouf Farm, the action for which Lt. Colonel Robert Cole was awarded the Medal of Honor. Finally, see if you can repel the 17th SS Panzergrenadiers' counterattack at Carentan.1 vol, 68 pgs 2017 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-219460 Lacy, Ben LA RESISTANCE: Scenario Book Contains WWII 15 scenarios featuring the Maquis against the German occupation of France: Murder on the Metro, Groupas Francs, Detachment Valmy, Crossing the Demarcation Line, Rescuing Renouvin, Stop That Train, Wattelez Rubber Factory, Ratier, Killing Julius Ritter, Liberation of Corsica, Convoy 20, The Real Wonder Woman, Operation Jericho, Battle of Glieres, and 2nd Armored.1 vol, 78 pgs 2019 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-221120 Lacy, Ben STALINGRAD: The Life of a Sniper - A Role Playing Campaign The so-called sniper is an exemplary type of soldier who is regarded with a mixture of admiration and abhorrence. Although he saves the lives of many comrades with terrifying precision, he is often overlooked and forgotten amid the historiography of war. Like few other soldiers, he must live with the knowledge that he has extinguished so many lives, not anonymously, but looking straight into the eyes of his target.

This first-person adventure follows a Russian sniper and sidekick through the battle of Stalingrad. The 15 scenarios within help a GameMaster set up the situation on the table and guide the GM as to Non-Player Characters' actions while the player directs the sniper. Danger and experience grow with each scenario. Note that the GM decides how each scenario plays out, being as tough or easy as desired. 1 vol, 88 pgs 2019 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-225970 Lacy, Ben VICTORIA CROSS - WWII Skirmish Scenarios Victoria Cross presents a series of skirmish scenarios that allows you to
recreate the heroic exploits of Second World War VC recipients. In this United Kingdom
tribute, you will be able to read the extraordinary accounts of how these soldiers
overcame insurmountable odds in the prosecution of their duty. The character sheets will
endow you with the attributes of these great men. Just fill in your name and see if you
can replicate their conspicuous gallantry and devotion to country in the presence of the
enemy.1 vol, 70 pgs 2020 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-226230 Lacy, Ben NORDWIND: 12 Historical Sceanrios for Squad and Company Level Skirmishes Although these 12 scenarios were tested with Final Combat and Micro Melee, they can be enjoyed with any number of WWII squad to company-level rules. Whenever something seems to contradict your rules, use common sense.

Known as the last offensive in the west, Nordwind began on 31 December 1944 in Rhineland-Palatinate, Alsace and Lorraine in southwestern Germany and northeastern France. It ended on 25 January 1945 after the U.S. 222nd Infantry Regiment stopped the German advance near Haguenau. This was the same day reinforcements began to arrive from the Ardennes.
1 vol, 68 pgs 2021 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-230270 Lacy, Ben ADVANCE TO TUNISIA PART 1: Scenarios Contains 22 WWII scenarios that chronicle the first attempt of Allied ground forces to capture Tunisia from 17 November to 25 December 1942. Although these scenarios have been play-tested with Final Combat and Micro Melee, they will work with most rules. Realistic tactics should result in historically accurate outcomes. However, certain liberties regarding force ratios have been taken for the sake of playability.1 vol, 106 pgs 2022 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-230870 Lacy, Ben THE 13 DAY WAR: The Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 Scenario book contains 10 skirmish scenarios: Garibpur, Longewala, Basantar, Gazipur, Bogra Tower, Chulunkha Complex, Sylhet, Albert Ekka, Airdrop at Poongli, and Siromoni. Each contains OOB, map, historical background, victory conditions, and historical aftermath.1 vol, 64 pgs 2022 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-236090 Lacy, Ben OPERATION FULL MOON: 1973 Arab-Israeli War Scenario Book Examines various aspects of the ground combat during the Arab-Israeli War of 1973. From the initial Egyptian assault on the Bar-Lev Line to the battle at the Chinese Farm, the players will enjoy 40 meticulously researched scenarios that cover both the Sinai and Golan fronts.1 vol, 130 pgs 2023 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-237070 Lacy, Ben GROZNY: First Chechen War 1994-96 Contains 10 historical scenarios that examine the First Chechen War from 1994-96. Tactically, it is eerily similar to the current events in Ukraine. Although not conjoined in campaign fashion, these stand-alone scenarios can be enjoyed with most squad- to company-level modern rulesets.1 vol, 54 pgs 2023 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-231400 Lacy, Bennett 2 PARA: Falkland's War Scenarios 13 skirmish scenarios that chronicle British 2 Para's struggle to capture Goose Green during the Falkland War in the spring of 1982.1 vol, 76 pgs 2022 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-235360 Lambshead, John SCI-FI SKIRMISH SCENARIOS: Small-Unit Missions For Use With Your Favourite Wargaming Rules A selection of 36 missions of varying complexity, each with clear objectives and victory conditions, a map showing set-up zones, and some with special rules. Although they are set in his imagined dystopian city of Civitas Cavernum (aka The Sprawl), with its factions of Scavs, Proctors, Cultists, and Corporates, the scenarios are designed to be adaptable to almost any setting and set of rules (including those published in the author's One-hour Skirmish Wargames). In addition, there are no less than three mini-campaigns that link the scenarios together in various combinations.

Also offers advice on designing your own scenarios and campaigns and with a set of tables allowing you to quickly create them through random dice rolls, ensuring almost infinite variety to your games. Finally, there is a useful reference section listing websites of rules publishers and manufacturers of suitable miniatures and model terrain.1 vol, 176 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-973012 Latham, Mark THE CTHULHU CAMPAIGNS: Ancient Rome Rome, the greatest empire the world has ever known, limitless in breadth and power, magnificent in its glory! But something evil, ancient and unknowable gnaws at the heart of the empire. Dark gods, trapped for centuries in thrice-warded tombs, have been disturbed by Roman plunderers. A secret war is fought daily between those who would harness this strange power for themselves, and those who fear it signals the very end of the empire.

Across the sea, roused from eternal slumber by a world awash with war, by omens and pagan slaughter, a Great Old One waits for the way to be opened. A cosmic terror that man was not meant to know. Those who know its name tremble, and only the very brave-or very foolish-incant it for their own ends. They whisper it in darkness; they cry it from atop blasted hills; they scream it to the raging oceans: 'Cthulhu.'1 vol, 80 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-208180 Lewin, Christopher George WAR GAMES AND THEIR HISTORY This book describes the various wargames, governmental and commercial, which people have played throughout the ages, from ancient times to the present day. Board games produced for the public go back to the Napoleonic Wars and earlier. Includes over 280 color illustrations.1 vol, 288 pgs 2015 UK, FONTHILL MEDIA
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1-18980 MacDowall, Simon WARGAMING IN HISTORY:ROMANS, GOTHS & HUNS Basic rules, background information, day-by-day, battle-by-battle guide. B/w maps, illust, drawings1 vol, 95 pgs 1991 NY, STERLING PUBLICATIONS
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2-48110 Macris, Alexander P. and Conliffe. Arty BLAZE ACROSS THE SANDS:WW2 Desert Senarios 8.5x11, twenty-one scenarios for SPEARHEAD WWII rule set, designed for SPEARHEAD but playable with any WW2 rule set.1 vol, 48 pgs 2018 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-70441 Maggs, Stephen SCENARIOS FOR ECW:V1-For Use With Any ECW Rules 8.5x11, (13) historical/made up scenarios for the English Civil War can be used with most rule sets, (4) pages of 100+ color flags.1 vol, 48 pgs 2003 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-84240 Maggs, Stephen ENGLISH CIVIL WAR CAVALRY ACTIONS 8.5x11, Scenarios for any ECW Rule Sets.1 vol, 80 pgs 2006 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-228890 Mandzy, Adrian BAD ROADS AND POOR RATIONS: Scenarios for Wargaming the War of 1812 Offers 59 wargame land and sea scenarios covering North America in the War of 1812. Covers battles large and small. 1 vol, 224 pgs 2022 US, WINGED HUSSAR PUBLISHING
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1-228900 Mandzy, Adrian BATTLE VALOR FANTASY: Rule Book Packed with all the rules needed to play this 15mm Fantasy mass scale combat tabletop game set in the World of Legian. Contains complete descriptions of all 33 Races and a complete bestiary.

Contents:
Introduction
Basic Rules
Advanced Rules (Terrain & Its Effects, Generals & Characters, Subordinate Commanders, Advanced Weapon Charts, Combat Rules, Detachment Rules, Reserves and Flank Marchers, Baggage Trains & Camps, Weather & Its Effects, Flying & Aerial Combat, Scenarios & Missions, Campaigns)
Building Your Army
The Races of Legian
Bestiary
Army Construction QR Chart
Gameplay Quick Reference Chart1 vol, 200 pgs 2021 US, WINGED HUSSAR PUBLISHING
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1-90902S Mateos, Alberto PAINTING WAR Season 2 Special: Bases This issue focuses on the creation of bases for wargames, showing the techniques used on 23 different bases that cover sci-fi, fantasy, and historical themes. The bases are classified into three difficulty levels so that the reader can know the complexity of each base before starting to work on them. To finish the issue, some quick base creation techniques are shown, allowing you to get decent bases in record time.1 vol, 64 pgs 2022 SPAIN,
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1-194321 Maughn, Stephen WATERLOO WARGAMES V1 Large format hardback with full-color photos of wargames; artifacts; uniforms; the actual terrain from the ground and air. Includes brief rules and 4 scenarios. Hougoumont, La Haie Sainte, Papelotte, and the Attack of d'Erlon's 1st Corps. This is a seriously upgunned version of the best selling pamphlet series by Steven Maughan.1 vol, 180 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-231380 McWalter, Adrian BLACK POWDER EPIC BATTLES: Hundred Days Campaign Supplement Supplement for Black Powder Epic Battles presents 18 new scenarios covering the entire breadth of the campaign. Alongside the new units, rules, 'what if?' scenarios, and commanders is a system to link all your games in a grand campaign that follows the events of the Hundred Days, one battle at a time. Orders of battle are presented for all the French, Prussian, and British and Allied forces involved in the fighting.1 vol, 0 pgs 2022 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-213510 Mersey, Daniel THE ANGLO-ZULU WAR: A Wargamer's Guide Provides a wargamer's perspective of the dramatic events of the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 (and the aftermath up to 1889) and offers advice on how to recreate these on the gaming table. Discusses factors to consider when choosing an appropriate set of commercially available rules, or devising your own, to best suit the scale and style of battle you want and to capture the flavor of the period. The relevant ranges of figures and terrain pieces and buildings are also reviewed. Analysis of the forces involved, organization, tactics and strategies will help with building your armies and there are interesting scenarios included. 1 vol, 144 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-213520 Mersey, Daniel 1066 AND THE NORMAN CONQUEST: A Wargamer's Guide This is one of the first titles in an exciting new series of guides for wargamers. Taking one of the most pivotal and famous episodes in British military history, it gives a wargamers perspective of the dramatic events of 1066 and the Norman conquest up to around 1070, and advice on how to recreate these on the gaming table.

Advice is given on factors to consider when choosing an appropriate set of commercially available rules, or devising your own, to best suit the scale and style of battle you want and capture the flavor of the period. The relevant ranges of figures and terrain pieces and buildings are also reviewed.

Analysis of the forces involved, organization, tactics and strategies will help with building your armies and there are interesting scenarios included. 1 vol, 128 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-214390 Mersey, Daniel A WARGAMER'S GUIDE TO THE DESERT WAR: 1940 - 1943 Overview of events from the opening British successes against the Italians, to the famous duels between Monty and the Rommel (the Desert Fox), and right up to the US-led invasion of Operation Torch and the eventual defeat of the Afrika Korps. Offers advice on how to recreate these on the gaming table. Discusses factors to consider when choosing an appropriate set of commercially-available rules, or devising your own, to best suit the scale and style of battle you want and capture the flavor of the period.

Reviews the relevant ranges of figures and vehicle models. Analyzes forces involved, organization, tactics, and strategies to help you build armies. Includes scenarios. 1 vol, 128 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-10080 Morschauser, Joseph; Edited by Bob Cordery and John Curry HOW TO PLAY WARGAMES IN MINIATURE In many ways, the book introduced modern wargaming concepts such as a single base for a unit, gridded movement, speed of play and original combat system. It was very different from the development of the H.G. Wells rules by Donald Featherstone and others. Although photographs of the Morshauser game were included in Donald Feathersone's Advanced War Games, the book did not contain the rules or any further information about this early war game. This edition includes:

* The original book How to Play War Games in Miniature
* Rules for ancient, musket and the 'modern period'
* Additional articles by Morschauser
* An adaptation of the rules for the modern period
* Biographical notes
1 vol, 134 pgs 2011 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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1-54400 Nelson, Richard B BATTLE OF SALAMIS, THE Illust, maps, senarios, rules a complete guide.1 vol, 160 pgs 1975 LONDON, WILLIAM LUSCOMBE
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1-235669 Oman, Brent BATTLE COMMAND: Musket to Rifle 1700-1900: Card Deck Battle Command Musket to Rifle 1700-1900 sequence decks include 18 cards in total: nine cards per side. The cards are high quality, durable, and professionally printed. One deck includes all of the cards that are needed for play.1 vol, 0 pgs 2023 US, PIQUET
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1-226861 Parker, Chris D-DAY TO BERLIN: Scenario Book One Scenario Book One has two scenarios: 1. 6th Panzer Army and 2. Relief of Bastogne, each of about 10 pages with maps, OOBs, and special scenario rules1 vol, 26 pgs 2022 US, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-2268621 Parker, Chris BAGRATION BERLIN: Scenario Book One Operation Bagration was the codename for the 1944 Soviet Belorussian Strategic Offensive Operation a military campaign fought between 23 June and 19 August 1944 in Soviet Byelorussia in the Eastern Front of World War II. The Soviet Union destroyed 28 of 34 divisions of Army Group Centre and completely shattered the German front line.

Bagration to Berlin provides the TO&E for the German and Russian Divisions that took part in this theatre from Spring of 1944 to the fall of Germany in Spring of 1945. Also included are designer notes and the scenario The Battle of Targul Frumos, May 1944 where the Panzer Grenadier Division Grossdeutschland commanded by Lieutenant General Von Manteuffel, the Panzer Baron, made a gallant stand in Rumania. New rules include ranged fire by heavy anti tank guns and tank riders. Includes designer notes and much more.1 vol, 26 pgs 2022 US, OMM PUBLISHING
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2-908902 Parks, Matt and others WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED PAINTS: Painting Guide Wargames Illustrated Paints is a collection of material which has appeared as articles in the magazine, plus new and exclusive content which connects these articles together, providing you with a complete, easy to follow, and superbly-illustrated painting guide.

Covering both basic and advanced painting techniques, over the course of 76 photo heavy pages, WI Paints will be an invaluable (and very affordable!) edition to your hobby bookshelf.

Full contents:

AN INTRODUCTION AND THE BASICS
Introducing the main contributor to Wargames Illustrated Paints, Matt Parkes, along with his workspace and the tools that he uses for painting and modeling.

THE PLANNING AND THE PAINTS
You can't talk painting without talking paints! As well as this key ingredient, in this section you will also be introduced to color theory, harmony, context and reference material.

MASTERING THE BASIC TECHNIQUES
Highlighting, Drybrushing and Shading are some of the basic techniques you will need to master in order to get your models looking their best on the wargames table.

THREE STAGE PAINTING
This great 'pot-to-pot' technique will hold you in good stead for all your basic paintwork. It also serves as a springboard for more advanced brushwork.

PAINTING FACES AND SKIN
It's time to focus on the focal point of most models - the face. In this section we also look at skin in general, including different tones and effects.

FABRIC AND CLOTHING
Here we take a look at painting clothes, large areas of cloth, different kinds of fabric and constructing patterns, including heraldry.

METALLICS
Most of us need to tackle the tricky subject of painting metallics on our figures at some point. In this section Matt shows us several different approaches, from basic to advanced.

PAINTING WOOD
Along with metal, wood is another regular feature of our miniatures. Dave Taylor shows us the subtle differences in painting, dark, stained, whitewashed and other 'wooden' styles.

BASING - GROUNDWORK
Along with faces, bases are another standout feature of wargames figures. Matt covers the subject in two parts. Here he introduces us to the basic 'groundwork'.

BASING - THEMING
Having mastered the basing techniques in the previous section, we now move on to theming, using various battles from history to provide examples of different types of terrain.
Bays, chestnuts, blacks, Palominos. Dave Taylor, with the help of award winning rider and painter Christin Sciulli, show us how to approach painting different types and styles of horses.

SHIELDS, BANNERS AND DECALS
At some time we all have to tackle the tricky subject of painting shields and banners, or applying decals to the same. We explore the subject here, with several easy to follow guides.

CONVERSIONS
Simple, and not so simple, conversions for those of us who like to tinker with our pewter or hack at our plastic figures

1 vol, 124 pgs 2015 UK, BATTLEFRONT USA
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1-909006 Pena, Anthony PAINTING WAR, Issue #6: Feudal Japan Antonio Pena's painting techniques and tips, giving to us all the keys for painting all kinds of Feudal Japan miniatures. Covers 29 different miniatures.1 vol, 88 pgs 2016 SPAIN
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1-909007 Pena, Anthony PAINTING WAR, Issue #7: Dark Ages Painting techniques and tips for painting all kinds of Dark Age miniatures. Free figure of Thor while supplies last.1 vol, 88 pgs 2016 SPAIN
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1-909008 Pena, Anthony PAINTING WAR: Issue #8 - ACW Awesome special issue on how to paint American Civil War armies. More than 25 different miniatures painted by Angel Aparicio (Oniria Miniatures), and a complete painting guide.1 vol, 88 pgs 2016 SPAIN
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1-225580 Perla, Peter and Curry, John Confrontation in the Falklands! (1982) Wargaming Methods, Scenarios and Games First of a new series that explores a particular area of warfare through the use of wargames. Each game has been crafted to examine different aspects of the conflict. Playing these games, along with reading the supporting designer's notes, aims to help the reader actively develop their understanding through experiential learning.

The goal is to help them develop a deeper understanding than from just reading primary and secondary sources about the war. Reading memoirs and commentary is essential, but so is making command decisions, such as looking at the conceptual map of the Falkland Islands and pondering how close to move the British aircraft carriers to the land action. It is in this space that wargaming rules supreme in the taxonomy of interactive learning techniques.

This book contains four games:
Game 1: Matrix Game - Wider conflict to be resolved without a land battle on East Falklands
Game 2: The Falklands War: Task Force Commander - game about naval risk management looks at the decisions made by the Royal Navy to support the amphibious landings and subsequent advance to Stanley
Game 3: Battalion Commander - explores the land battle - often decisions in the planning stage set out the path to subsequent success or failure and includes a sample scenario the Battle for Goose Green
Game 4: The Falklands II (1984) - professional wargame designed by Paddy Griffith about a potential second Argentine invasion several years after the Falklands War, and includes a detailed model of Cold War air combat. The game demonstrated that a second Argentine invasion would initially be successful.
1 vol, 84 pgs 2020 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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1-PMAO40 Perry, Alan and Michael PERRY 28mm English Army 1415-1429 The figures in this box represent the English Army at the height of the Hundred Years War, when the English bowmen dominated the field of battle in France. Specifically the figures cover the period from the Battle of Agincourt (in 1415, when they were led by Henry V) to the Siege of Orleans (1429, when the French were led by Joan of Arc) which became the turning point of the war.

All the Men at Arms are represented in the full plate harness which was now the norm for gentry. As with the metal range, they cover the first flowering of real full plate armor -- this being mostly rounded and 'globular.' Although they are described as English, they could be used as French too. The only differences being the English tending to fight in 'white' uncovered armor a little more more than the French. This set covers the main types of armor styles used during these 14 years.

Things changed quite fast especially with the basinets at this time. More plates were being added to the basic basinet with aventail until the aventail disappeared altogether and you had the full great basinet. The houndskull visors also became globular during this period.

Shields for Men at Arms had more or less been dropped from use in the field as the armor became more complete, so there's only one on the sprue (two per box). All the visors are separate as is the 'orle' or decorated circlet which was typically English. Two of the bodies have jupons and the other four are in 'white' armour. These designed these so some of the arms from the Wars of the Roses sets are interchangeable, the shoulders are the same width. So, with some of the 'white' armored bodies (i.e. the ones in the great basinets), you should be able to bridge the 1440's with the WotR arms.

The archers are represented in padded aketons -- nocking, drawing, and loosing as a cohesive body. We've included a few pairs for arms for close combat too. These will be available separately as you might want to raise the ratio of the archers to men at arms. The box contains 24 archers and 12 men at arms. With the archers there is also a trumpet arm, the men at arms frame includes a longer spear that can be used for a standard or banner. Commanders can be used from within the men at arms.

The box contains: 36 figures, unit bases, 17 banners, 6 standards, painting guide, and information sheet. 1 vol, 36 pgs 2013 UK, PERRY MINIATURES
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1-PMAO50 Perry, Alan and Michael PERRY AGINCOURT FRENCH INFANTRY 1415-29: 28mm Miniatures The set consists of 36 Infantry and 6 knights/men at arms. The infantry are armed with spears, crossbows, double handed axes and hand weapons. The knights have cut-down lances/spears, pole arms and swords.1 vol, 42 pgs 2013 UK, PERRY MINIATURES
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1-PMAO60 Perry, Alan and Michael PERRY AGINCOURT FOOT KNIGHTS 1415-29: 28mm Miniatures This box contains 36 Knights/Men at Arms. There 18 'English' knights and 18 'French', however all could be used for the same side or any west European nation. They are armed with cut-down lances/spears, pole arms, and swords.1 vol, 36 pgs 2013 UK, PERRY MINIATURES
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1-212490 Priestley, Rick and Lambshead, John Tabletop Wargames - A Designers' and Writers' Handbook Unlike chess or backgammon, tabletop wargames have no single, accepted set of rules. Most wargamers at some point have had a go at writing their own rules and virtually all have modified commercially available sets to better suit their idea of the ideal game or to adapt favorite rules to a different historical period or setting. But many who try soon find that writing a coherent set of rules is harder than they thought, while tweaking one part of an existing set can often have unforeseen consequences for the game as a whole. Now, at last, help is at hand. 120 integrated color illustrations.

Veteran gamer and rules writer John Lambshead has teamed up with the legendary Rick Priestley, creator of Games Workshop's phenomenally successful Warhammer system, to create this essential guide for any would-be wargame designer or tinkerer. Rick and John give excellent advice on deciding what you want from a wargame and balancing 'realism' (be it in a historical or a fantasy/sci-fi context) with playability. They discuss the relative merits of various mechanisms (cards, dice, tables) then discuss how to select and combine these to handle the various essential game elements of turn sequences, combat resolution, morale etc to create a rewarding and playable game that suits your tastes and requirements
1 vol, 192 pgs 2016 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-12730 Quarrie, Bruce TANK BATTLES IN MINIATURES #2: Russian Campaign Bruce Quarrie (1947-2004) was a prolific author and military historian. He wrote over forty titles, mostly on WWII, and edited many more.

This is an authoritative account of the actual Russian Front campaign and the weapons used by both sides. It also discusses the best ways these can be reproduced on the table top as a wargame.

Contents include a summary of the campaign, well-illustrated with numerous maps, plus technical specifications and performance data for the vehicles, tanks, guns, and aircraft used. Further chapters cover the organization and tactics of the armies, terrain, climate, firing tank and anti-tank guns, infantry movement and firepower, as well as specialist subjects such as partisan warfare, minefields, and tank recovery. 1 vol, 200 pgs 2013 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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1-15010 Quarrie, Bruce TANK BATTLES IN MINIATURES #5: Arab-Israeli Wars Bruce Quarrie (1947-2004) was a prolific author and military historian. He wrote over 40 titles and edited many more. This outstanding work is a detailed introduction to the Arab-Israeli Wars between 1948 and 1973.

That area saw four major campaigns, of which those of 1967 and 1973 -- the so-called 'Six Day War' and 'Yom Kippur Wars' -- are of particular interest to wargamers. These wars involved large tank battles between Centurions, Pattons, and M-60s and Arab T-54s and T-62s.

The book provides detailed technical information on the weapon systems, army organization and tactical use, and numerous suggestions for their accurate recreation in miniature. Includes wargaming rules for these conflicts. Reprint of original.1 vol, 136 pgs 2017 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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2-15010 Quarrie, Bruce TANK BATTLES IN MINIATURES #5:Arab-Israeli Wars Maps, OB's, vehicle data, tactics, index, biblio.1 vol, 136 pgs 1978 LONDON, PATRICK STEPHENS
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1-21490 Quarrie, Bruce TANK BATTLES IN MINIATURE # 3: NW Europe Campaign Bruce Quarrie (1947-2004) was a prolific author (over 40 titles) and military historian. This outstanding work was a detailed introduction to the campaigns to the Western Front 1944-45.

The book includes ready-to-use wargaming rules to allow the reader to take command; perhaps of an amphibious Sherman tank landing on a Normandy beach or a King Tiger during the Battle of the Bulge. Specially written for the wargamer, it has a detailed guide to the German and Allied armies in 1944-45, complete with weapon and vehicle data and section such diverse subjects as airborne landings and naval gunfire support. Bruce Quarrie's classic book on wargaming the Western Front has been reproduced by the History of Wargaming Project as part of the Tank Battles in Miniature Series. Includes maps, OB's, vehicle data, tactics, index, and biblio.1 vol, 148 pgs 2014 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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2-21490 Quarrie, Bruce TANK BATTLES IN MINIATURE #3:NW Europe Campaign Maps, OB's, vehicle data, tactics, index, biblio.1 vol, 148 pgs 1976 CAMBRIDGE, PSL LIMITED
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1-15570 Quarrie, Bruce, edited by John Curry NAPOLEON'S CAMPAIGNS IN MINIATURE The original book went onto four editions and was reprinted five times. Packed with information on every aspect of Napoleonic warfare, both land and sea, this book shows the wargamer how to make their miniature battles even more realistic and exciting. It contains detailed information on how armies were raised, trained, provisioned, led and equipped. The book describes the weapons and tactics of the period, giving precise information down to the price of a single musket ball or pair of boots! Stimulating and full of ideas, this book has stood the test of time and is valuable to anyone interested in the Napoleonic period.
1 vol, 216 pgs 2013 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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1-223510 Rutherford, Bill US Army WWII Unit Organizations This book contains extensively researched and detailed organization charts for 253 units ranging from squad to company level, with additional battalion-level and higher level charts and diagrams to put everything into context.

Extensive notes explain how everything fits together and provides the reader an immense amount of information with which to better understand US Army organizations, and to organize one's miniature armies for battle on the tabletop1 vol, 82 pgs 2020 US, TEST OF BATTLE GAMES
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1-88836 Sartori, Lorenzo IMPETUS:Warbook 1 Army lists for Impetus 2 97 Army Lists cover: Age of Bronze, Age of Chariots, Age of Hoplites, Alexander the Great and Successors, Rome and Italy, and Roman Expansion. 1 vol, 66 pgs 2020 ITALY, DADI & PIOMBO
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1-221760 Scar A STORM IN THE VALLEY 1862: Scenario Book for Volley and Bayonet This book provides ten scenarios for use with Volley & Bayonet - Road to Glory. Also included are Alternate Scale Gaming with Volley & Bayonet, and additional information on gaming the American Civil War with Volley & Bayonet - Road to Glory. The scenarios focus on the Shenandoah Valley Campaign of 1862 and the Peninsula Campaign.

Scenarios: Kernstown, McDowell, Winchester, Cross Keys, Port Republic, Shenandoah Mini-Campaign, Seven Pines, Gaines Mill, Glendale & Malvern Hill, and Gates of Richmond Mini-Campaign

Three PDF maps will be emailed to you at no additional charge: Gates of Richmond-Northern, Glendale & Malvern Hill Area, and the Shenandoah Campaign.1 vol, 100 pgs 2019 US, TEST OF BATTLE GAMES
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1-195960 Scarborough, Jessee A THE DEATH OF GLORY: France 1914 This scenario book presents battles of the Marne Campaign for Command Decision rules. It contains: a foreward by Greg Novak, a campaign overview, special rules for 1914 battlefields, ten scenarios, orders-of-battle, Battle Group lists for Test of Battle, and weapons data sheets. Fog-of-War cards for the Marne battlefields and an annotated bibliography are also included. The scenarios focus on maneuver battles, not trench warfare. 1 vol, 80 pgs
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1-226140 Shann, Steve SEELOWE HEIGHTS 16-19 April 1945: A Wargamer's Guide A Series of (12) scenarios that cover the actions. Great for RAPID FIRE , easily converted to other systems, O/b's, maps.1 vol, 60 pgs 2020 UK, NATIONS IN ARMS PUBLICATIONS
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1-19711 Sides, Peter ANCIENT HISTORICAL BATTLES, V1:1479BC - 378AD A complement to WRG 'De Bellis Antiquitatis' (DBA) Rules has 30 battles with description, DBM army list, any special victory conditions. Also contains optional additional rules and point system.1 vol, 36 pgs 1994 UK, GOSLING PRESS
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1-19712 Sides, Peter ANCIENT HISTORICAL BATTLES, V2:1479BC - 378AD A complement to WRG 'De Bellis Antiquitatis' (DBA) rules has 40 battles with description, DBM army list, any special victory conditions. Also contains optional additional rules and point system.1 vol, 44 pgs 1995 UK, GOSLING PRESS
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1-41961 Sides, Peter HISTORICAL RENAISSANCE BATTLES FOR DBR:Vol 1 O/b's for (40) battles, designed for DBR but can be used with any Medieval/Renaissance rule set.1 vol, 43 pgs 1996 UK, GOSLING PRESS
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1-41962 Sides, Peter HISTORICAL RENAISSANCE BATTLES FOR DBR:Vol 2 1 vol, 48 pgs 1997 UK, GOSLING PRESS
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2-198831 Simon, Wally; edited by Russ Lockwood SECRETS OF WARGAME DESIGN: A Tabletop Toolkit of Ideas, Analysis, and Rule Mechanics From the Center for Provocative Wargaming...

For decades, Wally Simon helped shape miniatures wargaming through Potomac Wargamers Review -- his monthly photocopied newsletter that analyzed the mechanics of wargame rules. First published in the 1970s, PWR ran monthly through August 2002, delving into the nuts and bolts of how rules worked -- and how they did not. Published rules, home-grown rules, and even his own rules came under scrutiny as he created, destroyed, and tweaked rules mechanisms to try and 'produce a game which keeps all players continually busy and interested in what's going on.'

In Volume 1, we offer an introduction to 'Wally Rules' and a dozen of his best articles pulled from the pages of PWR. Stuffed full of ideas, concepts, and rules mechanics covering wargaming action across all eras, they offer provocative wit, wisdom, and imagination to help you tweak an existing set of rules or create your own rules to make a better wargame.

Contents:

* Wally Rules: The Search for Tabletop Perfection
* ACW Telescoping Battlefield: Battleline Melee, Reaction Points, and the d6 Crowd
* Renaissancing The Rules: Support, Rally Zones, and River Crossings
* Revolutionary Morale: Reaction Levels, Cards, and AWI Battles
* The Parade Ground Indian Mutiny: Loyalty Quotients and Rally Points
* Pushing Panzers in WWII: Barbarossa Ho! Thunder From The Sky Artillery
* The Theory Of Melee: Routs, Rallies, and 'Rithmetic
* Card Movement Systems: Wild West Gunfights and British Colonials
* Ancient City Fight: Gridded Play, Reinforcements, and a Melee Template
* Ancient Country Fight: Nodes, Battle Boards, and Command Points
* Great Napoleonic Thoughts: National Characteristics and Quantitative Playability
* Big Picture Siege Game: A Variable Time Strategy Idea
* Sixth Sense For Sequences Of Play: Options, Consequences, and the Future

Wally Simon was one of the founders of HMGS, hosting the first meeting in his basement. A statistician by trade, he used his mathematical skills to analyze probabilities within wargame mechanics. Wally's Basement is named after him. Edited by Russ 'MagWeb' Lockwood.

EXCERPTS FROM REVIEW FROM MINIATURES WARGAMES 355 (pg 64)

'It does contain some valuable insights that have a deceiving subtlety at times: it contains much in a series of nutshells ... It contains a lot of very experienced gamer's know how. I will be reading this again and again for inspiration and purely for entertainment ... If you are looking for an injection of fresh enthusiasm and something to make you see the hobby with fresh eyes, this first volume is what you are looking for. Very Highly Recommended.'1 vol, 60 pgs 2019 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-222390 Singleton, Andy PAINTING WARGAMING FIGURES: Early Imperial Romans Professional figure painter shares his experience and tips of the trade with those collecting Early Imperial Romans. The emphasis is on achievable results and practical advice that is applicable to prepping, painting, and basing units or whole armies for wargaming purposes in a reasonable time frame, not on spectacular individual display pieces.

Themed chapters cover armor, weapons and equipment, clothing, skin tones, shields and horses. Most of the figures featured in the numerous illustrations are either 28 or 25mm but the techniques described are easily adaptable to smaller sizes and both plastic and metal figures are covered. 1 vol, 160 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-223150 Singleton, Andy PAINTING WARGAMING FIGURES: WWII in the Desert Andy Singleton has been modeling and painting most of his life and has been a professional commission figure painter for some years now. Here he shares his experience and tips of the trade with those collecting figures for the North African campaigns in WWII. 200 color illustrations

The four main sections of the book cover British, Italian, German and US troops, as well as tips on assembly and painting camouflage uniforms. Each section is divided into three levels of complexity, 'conscript,' 'regular,' and 'elite,' allowing the reader to build up an array of techniques as they gain confidence and experience. The emphasis is on achievable results and practical advice that is applicable to painting units or whole armies for wargaming purposes in a reasonable time frame, not on spectacular individual display pieces.
1 vol, 168 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-226890 Singleton, Andy AXIS FORCES ON THE EASTERN FRONT Next volume in the series offers professional painter Andy Singleton's tips and techniques for painting Axis forces on WWII's Eastern Front: Germans, Romanians, Hungarians and Italians and Finns. Each of the chapters contains instructions explaining the steps and colors required to paint the various uniforms used. The emphasis is on quickly achievable results and practical advice that is applicable to painting units or whole armies for wargaming purposes in a reasonable time frame. The techniques described are designed to easily be adaptable to figures of all sizes.

This step-by-step guidance is primarily designed for those new to historical gaming, and includes initial preparation, assembly of figures, finishing, and basing. 1 vol, 128 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-230260 Singleton, Andy ALLIED FORCES IN NORTHWEST EUROPE 1944-45: Painting Wargames Figures Includes an introduction to the majority of tools and materials commonly found in modeling, then moves with clear, concise guides for painting British, American, and Canadian forces, along with notes on the uniforms of the Free forces from occupied nations. Illustrated with hundreds of photos, each stage of the guides has a combination of text description, photograph and list of both paint and brush size used to make the steps as easy to follow as possible.

The guides cover all the common variations of uniform used during the period, including British and Canadian Battledress, Airborne forces uniforms, and the American M43 uniform, as well as when these uniforms were worn and introduced. Camouflage uniforms are also covered, and are broken down into how to apply the various patterns simply and with easy-to-repeat methods.1 vol, 160 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-75402 Stevens, C.B. SKIRMISH ELITE #02:Invasion of Crete V1-Maleme 8.5x11, (8) Scenarios and (4) Campaigns, all the o/b's, maps etc.1 vol, 64 pgs 2004 US, J&D PUBLICATIONS
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1-75407 Stevens, G.B. SKIRMISH ELITE #07:COMBAT JUMP SICILY The 82nd Airborne vs the Herman Goring Division -- The 1st Two days of Operation Husky. (8)scenarios and (2) campaigns1 vol, 64 pgs 2003 FAIRAFX, J&D PUBLICATIONS
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1-192860 Strangeway, Jake Birth of the Blitzkrieg The German lightning campaigns against Poland in 1939 and the Western Allies in 1940 brought the term blitzkrieg into the popular vocabulary and changed the face of warfare forever. This book presents ten exciting and balanced historical battles for Command Decision from both the 1939 Polish Campaign and the 1940 French Campaign, complete with historical summaries, detailed maps, and carefully researched orders of battle. Also included is an overview history of the campaign, complete data charts for the scenarios, and a mini-campaign stringing together three of the scenarios covering the bitter fighting in the Abbeville Salient in late May, 1940.1 vol, 70 pgs 2010 US, TEST OF BATTLE GAMES
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1-195050 Strangeway, Jake CRISIS IN THE ARDENNES: The Battle of The Bulge 1944 On December 16th, 1944 the German Army launched Operation Wacht am Rhein (Operation Watch on the Rhine). This operation, whose goal was to split the Allied armies and capture Antwerp, was the last major offensive launched by Germany in the West. Known as the 'Battle of the Bulge' due to the shape of the German advance into Allied lines, it has secured its place in history as the largest battle fought by America in the war, and the nail in the coffin of the Wehrmacht.

An overview history of the German Operation Wacht am Rhein from inception to completion; covering the major fighting of the campaign.

10 historical battles presented as game battles - from the opening shots on the 16th at Skyline Drive to the desperate German attempt to cut the Bastogne Corridor.
1 vol, 86 pgs 2010 US, TEST OF BATTLE GAMES
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1-197010 Strangeway, Jake FROM NORMANDY TO LORRAINE: The American Drive to the Rhine This book presents 10 exciting and balanced historical battles for Command Decision covering the fighting in the American sector from June to September 1944. These scenarios come complete with historical summaries, detailed maps, and carefully-researched orders of battle. Also included is an overview history of the campaign, as well as complete data charts for the scenarios.

* St. Mere Eglise (June 7, 1944)
* Panzer Lehr Redux (July 11, 1944)
* Breakout (July 27, 1944)
* Drive to Avranches (Aug 7, 1944)
* Barenton (Aug 9, 1944)
* On To Orleans (Aug 16, 1944)
* Secure the Seine (Aug 28, 1944)
* Forcing the Moselle (Sep 13, 1944)
* Toujours l'audace ((Sep 13, 1944)
* By Their Deeds Alone (Sep 19, 1944)1 vol, 64 pgs 2011 US, TEST OF BATTLE GAMES
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1-75404 Surdu, Buck & Jamie Davis SKIRMISH ELITE #04:Tanga 8.5x11, (8) Scenarios & (3) Campaigns, generic orders of battle, historical data, compatible with many WWI/WWII rule sets.1 vol, 60 pgs 2004 US, J&D PUBLICATIONS
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1-218591 Sutherland, Diane WARGAMER'S GUIDE TO MAKING TABLETOP TERRAIN V1: Tales of a Wargames Widow Large format, full-color guide to making terrain. The first compilation of the popular articles that first appeared in BATTLEGAMES and then MINIATURE WARGAMES. Includes 17 articles, concentrating on basic items such as terrain boards, rivers, bridges, fences, coastlines, and more.1 vol, 88 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-218592 Sutherland, Diane WARGAMER'S GUIDE TO MAKING TABLETOP TERRAIN: Volume 2: Tales of a Wargames Widow Mainly revises articles from Battlegames and Miniatures Wargames magazines. The 16 articles including Frontier Forts; Tents; Arab Stockade; Sailing ships; Tembes; Paddle Steamers, Balloons and Zeppelins; Savannah Trees; Multi-Period Embassy Building; Paddy Field; Wadis; Bridges, and more.1 vol, 88 pgs 2019 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-218593 Sutherland, Diane WARGAMER'S GUIDE TO MAKING TABLETOP TERRAIN: Volume 3: Tales of a Wargames Widow This volume takes you from the Canadian wilderness to the Plains of the west, from Ancient Greece to the Italian coast via canoes and wagons. Includes 17 expanded articles on terrain and tabletop features for wargamers that don't require you t have a degree in design or art.1 vol, 88 pgs 2019 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-218594 Sutherland, Diane WARGAMER'S GUIDE TO MAKING TABLETOP TERRAIN: Volume 4: Tales of a Wargames Widow Volume 4 features sixteen exciting terrain projects fromBattlegames and Miniature Wargames, all in their original, extendedformat with extra pictures.

This book not only covers the basics, like terrain mats,fences and trees, but neat ways to refurbish your table and get themost out of your buildings.

Featuring:

TRP - Refurbishing your tired terrain
Bottle Brush - Old school trees for the modern man (or woman)
Oi! That's My Apple Corer - Gabions from packaging and placemats
Burnt Offerings - Creating the perfect Russian arsonist'scrime scene
Dusty Tracks - All terrain roads from roofing felt
Carpet Bombshell - Creating the ultimate DIY terrain mat
Foam? Cor! - Recreating Normandy from packaging foam
Clean Sweep - Haystacks and ricks with insulation boards andbrooms
Redoubt Regrets - A tale of six Russian fortlets
Distinctly Danish - Stone and wattle fences from Scandinavia
Something Different - Ringing the changes with your buildingstock
Fynbos - Fun with flexible foliage
A Stoned - Solid buildings for all periods
Hill Billy - Getting the rise out of polystyrene blocks
Fields of Value - Creating characterful cabbages!
Mock Tudor - Half-timbered houses with individuality
1 vol, 88 pgs 2020 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-200200 Sutherland, Jonathan and Diane Canwell Battlefield General: El Alamein 1942 The Battlefield General game books put you in command of the forces engaged in some of history's most famous battles. Your ability to make the right tactical decision will be tested at every turn of the page.

The 2nd Battle of El Alamein in October 1942 was one of the crucial turning points of WWII. Here Lieutenant General Bernard Montgomery ('Monty') and the British Eighth Army (the famous 'Desert Rats') halted the victorious advance of Field Marshal Erwin Rommel (the Desert Fox) and his Afrika Korps. Britain's vital interests in the Middle East, particularly the vital oil fields, were thus saved. The book presents the reader with a series of command decisions, aided by situation maps, directing you to the next relevant briefing depending on the option you choose. No dice are necessary to play, just this book and your tactical skill.1 vol, 176 pgs 2012 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-213890 Tarr, Lionel, edited by John Curry LIONEL TARR'S MODERN WARGAMING RULES: 1939-1945 Lionel Tarr (1920-2003) is widely recognized as the first modern wargamer, modern being 1939-1945. He first came to prominence when his rules were published in 1962 in Donald Featherstone's classic book, War Games.

This book contains much previously unpublished material about the Tarr wargame and his epic decade-long WWII Eastern Front Russian Campaign. At the time, this wargaming campaign was almost as well-known at the time as Tony Bath's Hyborian campaign.

This book includes: The previously unpublished Tarr wargaming rules he first drafted in 1947 and modified until 1973; Donald Featherstone's 1962 summary of the rules; Reflections on the rules; Tarr's Armies: Russian and German Army ORBATs; Solo Wargaming Eastern Front Campaign; Wargaming the Battle of Stalingrad; and Air warfare on the Eastern Front.1 vol, 105 pgs 2017 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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1-219050 Taylor, David ARMIES & LEGIONS & HORDES 10,000 miniatures and more! That's how many wargaming models Dave Taylor has painted over the last 27 years. That's dozens of armies, for some of the most popular wargames systems (and some of the most obscure, too!) Some of these have been commissions and others have been personal projects. During that time, he has had a LOT of conversations about the what, why, and how of the inspiration, preparation, and motivation for such large projects.

The book also contains contributions from some of his favorite army painters including: Brandon Palmer from GMM Studios, Ash Barker from Guerrilla Miniature Games, Teri Litorco from That Teri Girl, Mel Bose from The Terrain Tutor, Joel Moon from the Mordian 7th blog, John Cadice from Ninja Division, Brian Carlson from the Brian Carlson Miniatures blog, and John Lyons from Beasts of War.1 vol, 172 pgs 2016 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-229570 Taylor, Shawn MOURIR POUR L'INDOCHINE: Wargaming French Indochina 1946-54 Skirmish rules offers two levels of play: Individual (1 figure equals 1 soldier) and Skirmish Plus (1 figure equals a FireTeam of 3 soldiers). Focuses on Command and Control and leadership with the player as Platoon or Company Commander in attack, defense, patrolling, and other forms of military engagements.

Includes six scenarios as well as a mini-campaign based on the challenges the French had along RC4 (Route Colonial 4) during 1949 when 80% of the vehicles were commonly destroyed in their convoys. It culminated in a terrible defeat for the French and a massive victory, including enough weapons and ammo to outfit an entire division, for the Viet Minh.

Also includes a full break down of Table of Organization and Equipment (TO&E) for the French and Viet Minh at both the Individual Skirmish (ISk) and Skirmish Plus (SK+) levels. 1 vol, 123 pgs 2022 CANADA, SHAWN TAYLOR
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1-66996 Taylor, Shawn OUR SONS AS WELL: Gallipoli Campaign book Designed for Great War Spearhead II, these 21 scenarios cover the Balkan War battles fought on the same ground as the famous Gallipoli Campaign, Suvla, ANZAC Cover, Kum Kale, Krithia and the attempts to take Sari Bair and Scimitar Hill. Full Orders of Battle for all actions including extensive Naval Gunfire Support. 1 vol, 120 pgs 2020 CANADA, SHAWN TAYLOR
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1-86820 Thomas, Neil ANCIENT & MEDIEVAL WARGAMING A must for novice and expert wargamer; covers Biblical, Classic, Dark Ages and Medieval and each section has its own rules & army rules. Scenarios and battle maps.1 vol, 288 pgs 2007 UK, ALAN SUTTON PUBS
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3-86820 Thomas, Neil ANCIENT & MEDIEVAL WARGAMING A must for novice and expert wargamer; coversBiblical, Classic, Dark Ages & Medieval and eachsection has its own rules & army rules. Scenariosand battle maps.1 vol, 288 pgs 2007 UK, ALAN SUTTON PUBS
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1-217660 Thrower, Matt TABLETOP GAMING MANUAL: A Guide to the Diverse World of Modern Tabletop Games Tabletop gaming is enjoying a huge renaissance. Sales of hobby board games have risen in double digits yearly for the past decade, with more people enjoying the physical, non-digital aspects of playing, along with the social interaction. It's one of the biggest sectors in crowd-funding platform Kickstarter.1 vol, 192 pgs 2018 UK, HAYNES PUBLISHING
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1-75408 Tilson, Tim SKIRMISH ELITE #08: Falaise Firestorm Normandy '44 Complete book for recreating skirmish-level battles and campaigns centered on the fierce fighting to lock-down the Falaise Gap in August 1944. Features the Allied 90th US Infantry, 4th Canadian Armored, and 1st Polish Armored Divisions trying to prevent the escape of the German 2nd Panzer and 3rd Parachute Divisions. Simultaneously, the 2nd SS Panzer Division is attacking into the pocket to aid the escape. The book includes ten scenarios that can be played alone or together in three linked campaigns.

Maximum Replayability: the Skirmish Elite system features a realistic variable order of battle for each scenario, guaranteeing countless unique scenario and campaign replays. Generic Order of Battle: this book also includes a unique generic order of battle listing that can be translated to any skirmish rule system. 1 vol, 60 pgs 2012 FAIRFAX, J&D PUBLICATIONS
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1-207880 Torregrosa, Ruben and Jimenez, Mig PAINTING WARGAME TANKS A thorough guide to painting tanks from the basics up to advanced techniques, each broken down into succinct steps with full descriptions provided. Something in here for everyone who paints vehicles.

The definitive guide to paint wargames armored vehicles by the hands of the famous Ruben Torregrosa (Heresybrush) and Mig Jimenez. Through its 92 pages we will discover, in a very visual and easy manner, how to get the results we want in our vehicles, since the book adapts to the needs of each player. From a basic guide for materials, through painting a tank in an easy but effective way, and to obtaining the best possible professional finish. The ultimate tool to make your tanks the highlight of the tabletop.1 vol, 92 pgs 2014 SPAIN, AMMO OF MIG Jimenez
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1-221710 Trour, Ian editor Run 5: The Journal of Strategic Studies Group published by SSG Set of the house organ for the computer game company.

Issues #1 through #25, missing #24 and 3 x #16, 2 x #17. In all 29 magazines
Buy the all for $99 plus S&H.

Includes articles on historical background to the games, game design, game play, and computer data for setting up new or variant scenarios.
DOES NOT CONTAIN THE DISK WITH THE SCENARIO FILES.
However, scenarios in magazine often include OOB's, hex maps, and other useful info for recreating the battle on a tabletop.
Lots of charts with game-specific info, albeit slugged to the computer system data. 29 vol, 1160 pgs 1986-1991 US, SSG
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1-213739 Tunez, Michael BLOOD & PLUNDER: Set of 12 D10 Dice Blood & Plunder uses 10-sided dice to determine the outcome of many situations in the game. A handful (from four to 12 dice) are required to play. These Firelock Games custom dice represent the different nationalities in the game. 1 vol, 12 pgs 2017 US, FIRELOCK GAMES
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1-207590 Valero, Javier Gomez PAINTING WARGAMING FIGURES Javier Gomez, a highly talented figure painter of long experience and excellent reputation, shares the secrets of his success in this accessible 'how-to' guide to painting miniatures. He takes the reader step-by-step through the whole process, from choice of materials (unlike other available guides it is not linked to any specific figure manufacturer) and preparation of the miniatures to basing and even advice on photographing the finished item.

Techniques such as dry-brushing, ink-washing, shading and highlighting are all explained clearly with the help of step-by-step photographs and color charts. Specific case studies tackle a variety of useful subjects across all periods, such as mixing realistic flesh tones for different races; painting horses; guns and limbers; Medieval heraldry; Napoleonic uniforms; WW2 and modern camouflage patterns. Javier also clearly explains how these techniques and processes can be applied to all the major wargaming scales, from 40mm down to 6mm.

Whatever historical, sci-fi, or fantasy period you paint and whatever scale you're interested in, this book is an invaluable source of practical advice and inspiration.1 vol, 192 pgs 2015 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-908312 various WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED: Issue # 312: Includes 28-page Flames Of War Intelligence Handbook, Containing Rules for Playing the Arab-Israeli War. Articles include Photographing the War of Independence and Outfitting the Confederate Infantryman.

Also contains 28-page Flames Of War Intelligence Handbook, containing rules for playing the Arab-Israeli War.1 vol, 120 pgs 2013 UK, BATTLEFRONT
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1-908325 various WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED: Issue # 325 November 2014 Contents include: Barbarossa: German invasion of Soviet Union 1941; Historicon 2014 Painting Competition Winners; How to Make ACW Ironclad; Tank Battles in the Western Desert; Boarding Actions on the Seven Seas; and more.1 vol, 120 pgs 2014 UK, BATTLEFRONT
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1-908327 various WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED: Issue # 327 January 2015 Theme for the January issue is 'Sound The Retreat!' We have Napoleonic Wars action in the Swiss Alps and Napoleon's classic Retreat From Russia. We then have a report on a Mega-Game set during the Indian Mutiny and details of early WW2 in the Pacific Theater with the Retreat Through Luzon.We also have an account of the battle of Oriskany 1777 and details of a new Flames Of War force, Ori Orr's Israeli raiders from the Six-Day War. Our regular features include a Rules Showcase on the 'Aggro!' 1970's Football Skirmish system, a Project Showcase on 'Fire and Sword' and a Fighting Talk which looks at Tournament Gaming.1 vol, 120 pgs 2014 UK, BATTLEFRONT
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1-908347 various WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED: Issue # 347 Theme: Raids

Articles include: Wargaming Great Military Raids, 1066 in Two Dimensions, Paper Chaps, Over the Hills Napoleonic rules, How to Make Hedges, Broken Legions Mythology Rules Preview, the usual columns, and more.1 vol, 108 pgs 2016 UK, WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED
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1-908362 various WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED: Issue # 362 THEME: A Little Gatling Music
* Machine Guns in the Great War: 1914-1918 - and how to use them in games
* The Dawn of the Dogfight: Evolution of aerial warfare
* Where You Going Now? History of WWII MGs
* How to Make a 15mm Machine Gun Nest

OTHER ARTICLES:
* Observation Post: What's New
* Rules Showcase: Frostgrave - Ghost Archipelago scenario
* Twas the Krampusnacht Before Christmas: Holiday game
* Gaslands: Designer's Notes
* Django: Rules for Dracula's America
* Buffalo Soldiers
* A Sharpe Looking Game: 40mm Napoleonics scenario
* Painted Rusted Armor: Painting tips
* Operation Hannibal: German WWII evacuation scenario
* Port Arthur: Naval battle from the Russo-Japanese War of 1904 - 1905.
* Hobby Talk: That collection of miniatures that are just waiting for a little bit of attention1 vol, 108 pgs 2017 UK, WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED
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1-908369 various WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED: Issue # 369 Theme Articles:

* THE DIADOCHI: Wargaming with the successors of Alexander the Great
* BATTLEDAY 2018: At the Society of Ancients Battle Day featured the first major battle of the Succession Wars -- Paraitakene -- in variety of figure sizes and using different rule systems.
* BIGGIN' IT UP: Gaming the Battle of the Boyne and the War in Ireland at a smaller scale than their norm
* CASTLES IN THE SKY: Battle of Almanza, 1707
* SUN KING'S IMPERIAL GUARD: Beautifully painted miniatures
* THE GLORIOUS INVASION: Glorious Revolution in England in 1688
* WARS OF SUCCESSION IN PLASTIC: 1/72nd and 1/32nd plastic products

Other Articles Include:

* OBSERVATION POST: What's new and upcoming.
* RULES SHOWCASE 1914: WWI brigade level rules and Great Escape Games' 12mm figure range
* HAMMERHEAD 2018 PAINTING COMPETITION: Winners of our first painting competition at the show
* GRAND NATIONAL 1694: Creating a Tactica participation game in 2018
* SWITCHING SIDES TO SURVIVE: Late WWII Romanian Army and with the Bolt Action rules
* MODELING - THE RISE OF THE AEROSOL: Part 2 of 3 on use of MDF
* SCHOOLING BORODINO: Napoleonic game recap
* THE HOST OF LOGRES: Arthurian Warband for Dragon Rampant
* BOULCOTTE'S FARM: Scenario for British Empire in New Zealand with a surprise attack on a farm
* WARGAMING SPACES - RICK'S PLACE: Rick Priestley's wargaming room 1 vol, 116 pgs 2018 UK, WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED
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1-908377 various WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED: Issue # 377 with one free sprue of either: French Chasseurs, Hussars, or Line Lancers Plastic Frames Theme: Modern Warfare
* Irish Army's Forgotten Battle
* Focus: Eyes and Ears
* Wargaming the First Chechnya War
* Dien Bien Phu
* Modern Warfare Miniatures
* Indo-Pakistan War 1971
* Designer's Showcase -The Zone
* Modern Warfare Rules 92

Other Features:
* Observation Post
* Why I Love Of Gods And Mortals
* Rules Showcase: Warlords of Erehwon
* Three Days in Gettysburg (Part 2)
* Agincourt Mounted Knights -- In Miniature
* How To Make Cruel Seas Wreck Markers
* Battle of Aong, 1857
* Return to Jock's Landing
* Insider Interview: Armies & Legions & Hordes 1 vol, 116 pgs 2019 UK, WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED
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1-908380 various WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED: Issue # 380 - Includes US WWII Infantry Sprue THEME: WARLORDS AND REBELS
* Lakshmi Bai: Warrior Queen
* No Bridge, No Country!
* Piecing Together the Greek Civil War
* Wargames Designer - The Next Generation

Other Articles:
* US Infantry at D-Day
* Designer's Notes: Dark and Bloody Ground
* Show Reports: Salute 2019 and Adepticon 2019
* Snakemen and Other Scaly Things
* Saga Age of Magic: Could it be Magic?
* Wargamer's Squint
* Wargames spaces: Eric the Shed
* Marching on with Battlegroup
* How to ... Build a Greek Temple1 vol, 116 pgs 2019 UK, WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED
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1-908382 various WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED: Issue # 382 THEME: KILL THEM ALL!

* An Early 13th Century Guide
* Painting Prince Louis
* Double Dutched
* Bosworth 1745
* When England Slept
* War of the Worlds Redux

OTHER FEATURES:
* Observation Post
* Se Victorem Exercitum
* Rules Showcase: Test of Honour (Second Edition) and SPQR
* A Great (Big) Game of the Greatest Battle
* To Invading England
* The Crusading Genoese
* Building a Palazzo
* Rethinking Roger's Rangers
* Storm in a Paint Pot1 vol, 116 pgs 2019 UK, WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED
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1-908385 various WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED: Issue # 385 with Judge Dread Decal Sheet THEME: Thrill-Powered Gaming
* Getting Ready for Dredd
* Barry at Lyndonia
* Rules Showcase: Judge Dredd: I am the Law!
* The Treasure of Captain Flint
* Painting Captain Flint

OTHER ARTICLES:
* Observation Post
* 2000AD Tabletop History
* The Army of Charles the Bold
* Red Bull and Laughing Gas
* Nam: The Way It Probably Wasn't
* A Wargamer's 17th Century Odyssey
* Gaslands Day 2019
* Creating a Piece of Future History
* The Economics of Second Editions
* A Dummies' Guide to the French and Indian Wars1 vol, 116 pgs 2019 UK, WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED
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1-908386 various WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED: Issue # 386 Theme: The Filthy 13
* Hollywoodized history of this most infamous of WWII sections with wargaming suggestions.
* Convert an M43 uniform into the M42, to represent how they appeared on the eve of the Normandy landings of 1944
* A Busy Night in Little 'Appens - Dad's Army Scenario
* Popski's Private Army: Historical Overview

Other Articles
* Building Antietam: Building a scale model of the battlefield
* Pirates of the Hebrides: Skirmish faction for use with On The Seven Seas and
Lion Rampant rule sets
* Talons, Claws and Rotten Dice: Latest Great Northern War supplement for Beneath the Lily Banners
* An Out-of-Vehicle Experience: Unofficial rules for using pedestrians in Gaslands
* Gaming a Game of Thrones: Ideas on gaming in the GoT world
* How to Get an Extra Hand: Using Lego bricks
* Designer's Notes: Wasteland Warriors1 vol, 116 pgs 2019 UK, WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED
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1-908389 various WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED: Issue # 389 Articles include: Charging Into Battle, First Look at Muskets & Tomahawks, HG Wells' Little Wars Paper soldier edition, Air Strike (Blood Red Skies Compendium), reviews, and more.1 vol, 116 pgs 2020 UK, WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED
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1-908390 various WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED: Issue #390 Contains 'How to...' modelling guide

With a theme of 'Assassins and Spies' this issue is full of reviews, articles, and everything you need from the best monthly table top gaming magazine.
1 vol, 116 pgs 2020 UK, WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED
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1-908398 various WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED: Issue #398 comes with a free plastic frame of Warlord Games Warlord Games Greek Hoplites. Theme: Holy War
THEME: GOD WILLS IT! Less obvious conflicts in which humans have killed each other in the name of religion
THE CRUSADES AS WARS OF RELIGION: ARCHETYPE OR ANOMALY? What if the Crusades aren't actually the archetypal religious wars?
HOW TO MAKE A COLONIAL MEETING HOUSE: Build a 15mm model based on Friends Meeting House at Old Sturbridge (Mass.)
LE CROIX DE GUERRE: Role of churches on the wargaming table
ILLUMINATING HISTORY: Using illuminated medieval manuscripts as inspiration for your gaming and modeling needs
IN HOC SIGNO VINCES: Battle of Aughrim and role of the clergy in the front line

Other Articles:
QUICK FIRE! Readers respond.
OBSERVATION POST: New and forthcoming products
FULL PAPER JACKET: New books
WI AWARDS 2020: Winners of the 2020 Wargames Illustrated Awards
BUILDING ST. NAZAIRE: Building a model of the port of St. Nazaire
AMERICAN CIVIL WAR BATTLEFIELDS: Topography
SPQR SLAVE REVOLT: Scenario for SPQR Revised Edition
THE SUNLESS RIVER: Riverine scenario for Frostgrave
DESIGNER'S NOTES: THE INTELLIGENT WARGAMES TABLE: Valkyrx Gaming and the future of gaming
FRAME FOCUS: GREEK HOPLITES: All about the hoplites
1 vol, 116 pgs 2021 UK, WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED
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1-908401 various WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED: Issue #401 - Plus Free Frame of Warlord Games Plastic Romans Articles include:
QUICK FIRE!: Letters
OBSERVATION POST: New hobby releases
FULL PAPER JACKET: Book Reviews
TALKING STARGRAVE: Designer Joseph McCullough's new sci-fi game.
CONVERTING WITH ULTRACAST: Modifying 15mm PSC Ultracast Ancients.
STEAMPUNK RELOAD: The return of In Her Majesty's Name with designer Craig Cartmell.
FRAME FOCUS: CAESAR'S LEGIONS: Caesarian Roman scenarios.
THE ART OF 4th EDITION: All about the 4th edition of Herve Caille's L'Art de la Guerre rules.
ONE FOOT IN THE WAVE(S): Naval game on a single one-foot square board.
PAINTING COMPETITION ENTRANTS' GALLERY! A gallery of flashy photos. 1 vol, 116 pgs 2021 UK, WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED
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1-908403 various WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED: Issue # 403 Comes with plastic sprue of French Napoleonic 28mm soldiers. Includes Keith Flint talking about Shadow of the Eagles.

Contents Include:

QUICK FIRE! Readers respond.
OBSERVATION POST: New hobby releases.
FULL PAPER JACKET: Book reviews.
FRAME FOCUS: Free Warlord Games 28mm French Napoleonic Line Infantry frame.
FRENCH ELAN: Through the ages.
MAKING AN OPEN CRYPT: How to make a spooky tabletop centerpiece, ideal for a Gothic Horror setting
ENFANTS PERDU: Napoleonic Light infantry skirmishers.
WHY WE LOVE: LEGENDS OF THE OLD WEST: Mark Latham discusses this much-loved skirmish game.
HORIZON BLUE - PAINTING GREAT WAR POILUS: Painting guide for WWI French.
THE BATTLE OF THE GOLDEN SPURS: Medieval Flemish militia's most famous victory -- Battle of Courtrai.
SONS OF THE DESERT: Short campaign for the French Foreign Legion set in the deserts of North Africa.
PAINTING MATILDA: Painting a 28mm resin Matilda 'Boss' Battle Tank from Victoria Miniatures with both airbrush and brush techniques.
DESIGNERS NOTES: SHADOW OF THE EAGLES: Designer Keith Flint talks about his new set of rules for wargaming the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.
I'M SORRY DAVE, I'M AFRAID I CAN'T DO THAT: Taking AI beyond solo gaming and into two-player tabletop battles.
TALES FROM PENDAWAR: Imagination games set in the Indian sub-continent.
PART BUILT TIMBER-FRAMED BUILDINGS: Add part constructed timber-framed buildings to the tabletop.1 vol, 116 pgs 2021 UK, WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED
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1-908404 various WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED: Issue # 404 Contents include:

Duncan MacFarlane (1948-2021) : Founder of WI
Quick Fire
Observation Post
Full Paper Jacket
Changing the Tide of Battle: Turning Points
Daleks in StarGrave
The Tiger of Kai: A Test of Honour Scenario
Building Fort Nassau
Line of Battle
Twenty-Nine, Let's Go!
The Tet Offensive
Samori Ture's Resistance in the Western Sudan
Designer's Notes: D-Day - US Sector
18mm ACW Paperboys
Back to the Front: Perry Miniatures' Franco-Prussians
Designer's Notes: Soldiers of Napoleon Preview1 vol, 116 pgs 2021 UK, WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED
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1-908405 various WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED: Issue # 405 Articles include What - Ifs on the Tabletop, Victrix Normans painting guide, Raid on Fiery Cross, Franco-Prussian War, and Kitbashing figures like the free Anglo-Zulu War British Line Infantry figure included with the magazine. Plus the usual departments and more.1 vol, 116 pgs 2021 UK, WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED
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1-908409 various WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED: Issue # 409 Theme: Global Wargaming
POTENTIAL: A tour of the gaming potential offered by military history away from the usual suspects and locations.
A WORLD OF PAINTING: THE ANALOGUE HOBBIES PAINTING CHALLENGE: online gathering that encourages hobbyists from around the world to get through their painting backlog.
FIVE CENTURIES OF WARFARE IN NEW ZEALAND: Varied conflicts fought in Aotearoa across the years.
RUDE HEALTH? A broad look at the international perspective of our hobby via the show/convention circuit, plus an introspective look at where we find ourselves in a 'new-normal' world.
GOING TRIBAL: Introduction to tribal combat and the concepts of new game Tribal.

SALUTE 2021: Coverage of this year's Salute, before taking you on a tour of some of our favorite games and hearing from some of the traders.
THE SALUTE PAINTING COMPETITION: A look at some of the winners and get an entrant's eye view.


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1-908411 various WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED: Issue # 411 Theme: BEASTS OF WAR!
WARGAMER'S TOUR: Animal friends in military service.
INTO THE WOODS WE GO: Ideas for animals and hunting on the tabletop using Tribal Supplement: Primeval
PROFESSOR WILLOUGHBY CRUTCHIN'S HUNTING EXPEDITION: Dinosaur hunting scenario
CAMELS, BEASTS OF BURDEN OR SHIPS OF THE DESERT: Camel use in warfare through the centuries
CHASSEURS DEL REY - CUBAN WAR DOGS: 18th Century Cuban Chasseurs and their hounds
PAINTING PACHYDERMS: Techniques for painting elephants of assorted types and sizes

Other Features:
ARMY PAINTER SPEEDPAINTS: Testing the new Speedpaints
DRINK THY BLOOD. THY THIRST WILL PASS THE COMBAT OF THE THIRTY: Medieval fight between knights and squires for the tabletop
NEVER MIND THE BILLHOOKS - THE SHED BATTLES: Chronological series of War of the Roses battles in a campaign using the Never Mind the Billhooks rules
DREYSE OF THUNDER: Examines the seemingly anomalous impact of the Dreyse Needle-gun
RETHINKING SENGOKU JIDAI ARMY ORGANISATION: Formation of a sonae

Departments
QUICK FIRE! New projects
OBSERVATION POST: New Products
RELEASE RADAR: Interesting hobby releases you may have missed and a bonus look at animal miniatures
FULL PAPER JACKET: Book reviews
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1-908413 various WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED: Issue # 413 Theme: Combined Arms Operations
* Soldiers and Sailors of Bronze: Sea Peoples Against Egypt - Part 1
* A Wild Gamble - Operation Lea: French efforts in the First Indochina War.
* Combined Arms: New WWII campaign game
* Beowulf and Moonsund: WWII operations to seize a group of Estonian islands
* Battle of Blackpool Sands: 1404 medieval battle and scenario.
Features:
* 2022 Hammerhead Painting Competition: Photos from the WI-run competition.
* Transforming Ready-Made Dungeons Into Tabletop Ruins: Altering plastic dungeon set from Dungeons and Lasers.
* Painting Carnevale Lesser Ugdru: Lovecraftian sub-aquatic beasties.
* Travel-Sized 28s: Introducing Wiglaf miniatures.
* Why I Love... Altar of Freedom: 2013 ACW ruleset.
* Creating a Snowy Diorama: Retreat From Moscow.
Departments
* Quick Fire: Short, sharp shots from your fellow hobbyists.
* Observation Post: New and upcoming releases1 vol, 116 pgs 2022 UK, WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED
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1-908414 various WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED: Issue # 414 THEME: Prussia at War
* Frame Focus - Quick Fix Prussians
* Frame Focus - Prussian Perfection
* The Prussians are Coming
* Russian and Prussian Napoleonic Cavalry
* End of the Prussian Empire

FEATURES
* Designer's Notes: Beyond the Empire
* Neptune and Mars Go to War
* How to. Build A Post Mill
* The Misadventures of Domnal Brecc
* Falklands War Anniversary - Painting the Combatants
* Hold Fast!

DEPARTMENTS
* Quick Fire
* Observation Post
* Release Radar
* Full Paper Jacket1 vol, 116 pgs 2022 UK, WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED
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1-908415 various WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED: Issue # 415 Theme: Napoleonics
Tour of the Period
Rescuing the Russians: Updating classic Hinchliffe Napoleonic Russians
Prussian Attack on Plancenoit: Making a diorama using Epic Prussians and MDF terrain.
Soldiers of Napoleon: Rule set Soldiers of Napoleon

Departments:
Quick Fire: From the readers
Observation Post: New about 28mm plastic figures and 6mm Baccus figures
Release Radar: New wargaming items plus digital Napoleonic figures.
Full Paper Jacket: Book reviews with emphasis on Napoleonics.

Features:
Designer's Notes: Lion Rampant Second Edition
Show Report: Best of Partizan
Wargaming Flodden: Wargaming Possibilities of this Significant Battle
Gaming by Moonlight: Moonlit Paint Effects for Offensive Miniatures Waffen SS Assault Pioneers
British Paras Engineers, and some Old Terrain
Building a Cantina With Adobe Walls: The Ballad of Buster Scruggs1 vol, 116 pgs 2022 UK, WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED
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1-908416 various WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED: Issue # 416 Dawn of Ironclads, Naval gaming in the 17th Century, Observation Post: Reviews of Crooked Dice's latest 7TV expansion Vlad's Army, ACW naval rules Dawn of War, and Osprey Games' Frostgrave Fireheart. Plus more features, reviews, and columns.1 vol, 116 pgs 2022 UK, WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED
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1-908417 various WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED: Issue # 417 Theme:
North Africa Painting Part One: Tabletop Ready - Painting tips for figures included with issue
The Desert War in Miniature: Worcester Wargames Club's 10mm/12mm WWII desert warfare figures
Rommel's Favourites: Italian Bersaglieri in WWII North Africa campaign
Building Biscari Airfield - Sicily 1943: Create 12mm scale airfield for demo game at Partizan

Departments:
Quick Fire: Modeling snippets from your fellow wargamers
Observation Post: New releases
Release Radar: New wargames products.
Full Paper Jacket: Book releases

Features:
Horses for Courses: How Victrix British Heavy Dragoons measure up against the other Heavy Dragoon plastics on the market.
The Battle of Trautenau: Austro-Prussian War, 27 June 1866
The Glosters' Last Stand: Part Two games the battle on the River Imjin in Korea
The Joy of Six: Show report
Battle of New Ross: Unrestricted stylegaming
Historicon 2022: Show report1 vol, 116 pgs 2022 UK, WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED
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1-908418 various WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED: Issue # 418 Theme: Valour & Fortitude
* Full rules booklet (collaboration between Wargames Illustrated, Jervis, and Alan and Michael Perry)
* Jervis Johnson Q&A about big-battle Napoleonics
* Valour & Fortitude Army Lists, Fate Tables, and Special Rules
* The Battle for Wurzen: Scenario and Playthrough

Other Articles
* Pseudo-nostalgia with Mark's Little Soldiers
* North Africa Painting Part Two: A Second Pass
* 02 Hundred Hours battle report
* Pantile Painting
* Britcon 2022
* A Slumbering Dragon No More
* Whiterun Guard
* Insider Interview: Eureka Miniatures

Departments
* Quick Fire
* Observation Post
* Release Radar
* Full Paper Jacket1 vol, 116 pgs 2022 UK, WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED
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1-908422 various WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED: Issue # 422 Theme: Insurgency
* Chasing the Wind: Assortment of insurgency campaign possibilities.
* The Makhnovist Insurgency: The anarchist army of Nestor Makhno.
* Vive la France: 02 Hundred Hours Partisan Resistance Cell expansion.
* The Most Exciting Episode Ever Known - Boxers versus Bullets!: A Wargamer's Guide to the Boxer Uprising.
* Sisters of the Resistance: Scenario using fascinating women who took part in the French Resistance

Other Feature Articles:
* Growing an Army From Scratch: 3D printing tips and tricks using an Elegoo Mars 3 Pro printer.
* Wi 2022 Awards: Last year's Wargames Illustrated Awards.
* How To. Make a Russian Armoured Locomotive: Building the Sarissa MDF kit for the Russian Civil War.
* Advanced Trireme Painting: How to paint an Athenian vessel.
* The Fourth Punic War: What If scenario using Xenos Rampant rules and Little Soldiers miniature range of figures.
* A World of Digital Minis: Overview of companies offering STL files for home 3D printing, including a peek at Atlantic Digital in an interview with Wargames Atlantic's main man, Hudson Adams.
* Red Dawn Soviet Starter Set: New Battlefront box set.

Departments:
* Quick Fire: Modeling efforts from fellow wargamers.
* WiDigital: WiPrime Members can download a selection of exclusive STL files every month to print, paint, and game with. This article covers our February selection.
* Observation Post: New releases.
* Full Paper Jacket: Book looks.
* Release Radar: Upcoming hobby releases.1 vol, 116 pgs 2023 UK, WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED
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1-908423 various WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED: Issue # 423 Articles include:
* Observation Post: Latest wargaming releases.
* Release Radar: Some of the more obscure and unexpected new releases
* Full Paper Jacket: New books
* WiDigital: STL files for WiPrime Members
* Introducing Strategy & Guile: New way to play campaigns
* Strategy & Guile Campaign System: The rules
* Kitbashing a Broken Down Sd.Kfz 250/3: Kit building and bashing tips for new Warlord Games half-track
* Strongbow: Wargaming the Norman Invasion of Ireland with Hail Caesar 2nd edition rules.
* Billhooks Battlefield Scatter: Quick guide to making and painting battlefield debris for your medieval tabletops.
* Operation Polo: Brief operation during the turbulent period of Indian unification
* A 15th Century Terminator: Kit bashes and paints an unstoppable giant from the Wars of the Roses
* The Battle that Never Was: Big battle mini-campaign based around Blucher attacking Schwarzenberg in 1816.
* Raising the Dead: Creating a Necromancer vignette to lead (and raise) an undead army
* The Other Northwest Frontier: Warfare and wargaming on the other side of the world
* Billhooks Movement Trays: How to build movement trays with drama aplenty
* Seventh Time Lucky: Seventh Crusade in Egypt campaign using Lion Rampant Second Edition1 vol, 116 pgs 2023 UK, WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED
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1-908425 various WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED: Issue # 425 THEME: Where the Wild Things Were: Cowboys
* Wild West Towns: How to represent them
* What a Cowboy! New Wild West skirmish game inspired by the What a Tanker! Command Dice system
* Dead Man's Hand: Boys and Bucks: Dead Man's Hand goodies

Features
* SpeedPaints 2.0: Newcomers test the range of paints
* Designer Notes: The Doomed: New Osprey rules
* Hammerhead Painting Competition: Photos of the winners
* Race to Munassib Pass: WWI cooperative 'race' game where players command British light patrol cars and attempt to cut off a retreating Senussi force controlled by the referee.
* Figure Spotlight: Plastic Franco-Prussian War French Infantry set plus painting guide
* Rules Showcase: Mad for War - Age of Sail rules
* Raising the Standard: Wars of the Roses flags and banners

Departments
* Observation Post: Review a fantasy/historical expansion and a sci-fi skirmish game
* Release Radar: New miniatures
* Quick Fire: Hobby projects from WI readers1 vol, 116 pgs 2023 UK, WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED
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1-908426 various WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED: Issue # 426 Includes copy of Never Mind The Boathooks -- a 16-page booklet, supported by downloadable cards and tokens. Boathooks is the naval version of Never Mind the Billhooks, but you don't need Billhooks to play -- it's a standalone set of rules. Other articles include a look at Salute 50, Vikings vs Saxons diorama making, the usual departments, and more.1 vol, 116 pgs 2023 UK, WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED
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2-914136 various VAE VICTIS # 136: Magazine only, no game Magazine only.

Reviews
* Fields of Despair (GMT)
* Baptism by Fire + Batallion Combat Series (MMP)
* 13 jours (Matagot)
* Hold the Line (PSC Games)
* Urban Operation (Nuts !)
* Blitz, a World in Conflict (Compass Games)
* The Emperor Returns (CoA)

Scenarios
* ASL, Nam 65, M44, Trump's War (pour NW Korea)

Figurines
* Construction d'un fort pour Guerre de Trente Ans
* La prise de flanc a AdG 1re partie
* Skirmish Sanguin
* Rommel
* Assaut a DBP1 vol, 84 pgs 2017 FRANCE, CERIGO EDITIONS
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2-914141 various VAE VICTIS #141: Magazine only, no game Magazine only.

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2-914161 various VAE VICTIS #161: Magazine only, no game Magazine only.

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1-916381 various MINIATURE WARGAMES/BG: Issue # 381 Contents Include: Wargame Blogging Basics; Barry Hiliton on Rules Writing; Oporto 1809 Wargame; Fortress Secrets Revealed; Mongols in Syria; and much more.1 vol, 80 pgs 2014 UK, ATLANTIC PUBLISHERS
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1-916396 various MINIATURE WARGAMES/BG: Issue # 396 Articles include:

* 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo
* Early WWI air war gaming, featuring the eponymous German monoplane (Part 2)
* Blogs of the Month
* Editor celebrates 10 years of editing
* Pros and cons of Kickstarter
* Terrain building
* New products
* 40K Spinoffs
* The Sword and the Flame scenario: King of the Chamla Constabulary1 vol, 96 pgs 2016 UK, WARNER PUBLICATIONS
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1-916404 various MINIATURE WARGAMES: Issue #404 JUTLAND
Martin Pike gave us the DBFPFA system in the last issue: this time, it's war! Play out the fleet action with part 2 of the WWI Naval rules.

CHICAGO WAY
Brian Cameron sends one to the morgue: Running booze and making scenery The Chicago Way, plus a scenario for this popular system.

GRID BASED WARGAMING
Why are you off grid? David Burden talks us through his thought processes in the first of a two part piece on gaming without a ruler.

ABOUT BONAPARTE
Dirk Donvil, from Denderleeuw in Belgium rekindled his childhood love for larger scale Napoleonic toy soldiers by creating a rule set for 54mm games.1 vol, 96 pgs 2016 UK, WARNER PUBLICATIONS
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1-916411 various MINIATURE WARGAMES: Issue # 411 Articles:

* Yo Ho Ho! Pirate Rules
* New Wargame Products and New Books
* Little Inkerman Scenario for Rules The Men Who Would Be King
* Partizan: Convention Recap
* Tarzan!: New Army for Rules Death In The Dark Continent
* Darker Horizons: Fantasy and Sci-Fi New Products, Painting the Army of Gondolin, and Scratch Building a VSF Steam Launch
* Nagy-Sallo 1849: Scenario for Bloody Big Battles
* How to Build Fences and Shacks
* Club Directory1 vol, 96 pgs 2017 UK, WARNER PUBLICATIONS
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1-916426 various MINIATURE WARGAMES: Issue # 426 Articles include:

- FORWARD OBSERVER: Reports on Gladiators, Rommel and the Desert War, the SYW and Warlord's new Blood Red Skies Blenheims.
- SEND THREE AND FOURPENCE: Analysis of With the Colours and a campaign system.
- TABLETOP GAMING LIVE: A preview of what's on offer at the show at Alexandra Palace in September.
- COMMAND DECISION: Scenario -- Tarakan: 1942 in the Celebes Sea.
- GALLALABAT: Break out the Italians and Brits! Fighting the Battle of Gallabat, 6th November 1940.
- THE VIRTUOUS SOLDIER: Exploring the advantages of small scale gaming.
- FICTION FROM FRICTION: Thought provoking command and control ideas for the table top.
- FANTASY FACTS: Latest in F&SF gaming with releases from Deep Cut Studio, Brigade, North Star, Warlord. and more.
- STOP MOTION: Building on last month's By Crom! system, it's Mediterranean Mythology Gaming the Harryhausen way!
- RECCE: Latest book releases.
- WARGAMES WIDOW: How to... Build a Church
- THE THAT TROOPS YOU LEAD: Part 2 of 6mm gaming offers a few ideas on setting up some 1/300th games.1 vol, 96 pgs 2018 UK, WARNER PUBLICATIONS
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1-916435 various MINIATURE WARGAMES: Issue # 435 with Cruel Seas Sprue Cruel Seas cover feature includes a free Vosper MTB or S-Boat with a new 'just after D-Day' scenario for them and then a 28mm D-Day scenario for Ultracombat Normandy called Spreading the Ham and Jam. Then we move the WWII theme to the Western Desert for a battle between the British and Italians.

Also on the cover is Prepare For War! -- the new Conquest rules which are bringing grimdark to the world of fantasy. In The Great Expedition (part one) we look at the background to Drake's 16th century raids in the New World. Next month, in part two, we conclude with rules and scenarios.

In Send Three and Fourpence, we cover Solo and cooperative wargaming and in Command Decision we have a crusades conundrum. Compare & Contrast: we try out Games Workshop's new Citadel Contrast Paints. There's a report on the Partizan show; the Wargames Widow's makes trees, and James Winspear builds a Fantasy House!1 vol, 96 pgs 2019 UK, WARNER PUBLICATIONS
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1-916437 various MINIATURE WARGAMES: Issue # 437 Articles include:

* Cover: Vive L'Empereur Two articles on gaming Waterloo: Black Powder Recap and Alternate Waterloo: At Waterloo Napoleon did surrender. Or did he?
* Bolt Action: Korea introduction
* Fire In The Fens: By Crom (plus adaptations to other systems) and three scenarios for fighting off the Normans
* Send Three and Fourpence: Solo gaming set in Hungary 1848 using Rebels & Patriots rules.
* Wargame-mancer: New cyberpunk skirmish game Reality's Edge.
* Command Decision: The Battle of Karnal: Persian Mughals 1739.
* Scratch Building: Paint minis for the Korean War; we Quick and Dirty table top standard painting, Making Craters; and the Wargames Widow's into rock
* Joy of Six show report
* Fantasy Facts: with the usual look at the latest products in F&SF gaming featuring Brigade, Osprey, and more 1 vol, 96 pgs 2019 UK, WARNER PUBLICATIONS
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1-916448 various MINIATURE WARGAMES: Issue # 448 Issue 448 of Miniature Wargames we have a a whole bunch of rules and scenarios to chose from - and cake!
On the cover is a fight for the new world: an Aztec Command Decision scenario. Yes it's 1521 and - at the Siege Of Tenochtitian - you're Pedro de Alvarado and it's Huitzilopochtli time!

We also have the conclusion of A Jaunt Ashore: a solo amphibious excursion for the very popular The Men who would be Kings in Send Three And Fourpence.

In England Invaded there's a Spanish invasion of Cornwall scenario for use with Pike and Shotte rules.

We're all at sea with The Battle of Grand Port: a Black Seas scenario.

Arthur Harman - with culinary assistance - enables us all to have our cake and eat it: in Gateaux de Guerre he cooks up the Edible Siege Wargame!

We invite you to explore 10mm Ancients with an introduction to Mortem et Gloriam. Under lockdown, the Editor and Kevin Dallimore separately build two Oathmark armies fast and Tony Harwood scratch builds a Timber Cottage.

Find balance and order from chaos in tightly packed wargaming lives with The Compressed Wargamer or go digital: the Editor shows you how to make the best choices for Miniature Wargames on-line.

Club Spotlight features the Central London Wargames Club.

Finally, we have the review sections Defence in Depth for Figures and rules, Quartermaster for scenery and accessories plus we have Forward Observer for news and Recce for nine insightful book reviews.

Last Word is by Mel Bose - commonly known on line as The Terrain Tutor.

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1-916452 various MINIATURE WARGAMES: Issue #452 with Para Bellum (gothic mounted knight type) Contents:
Rio Grande: Part 2 of 3 Texas Revolution
Para Bellum Scenario and Painting Guide
Rune Stones: Making Engraved Celtic Style Standing Stones
Command Decision: African Colonial
Oathmark Historical: Using the Rules for Ancients, Wars of the Roses, and more -- Part 1
ACW: Battle of Big Bethel -- Part 1
Scratchbuild: Elder Scrolls -- Part 1
Send 3 and 4: Bring up the Piat -- WWII for Black Ops Rules
Last Word
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1-916454 various MINIATURE WARGAMES: Issue #454 Articles include:

Mini-campaign of Vietnam Riverine Combat with Operation Jackstay: March 1966
Armies Of Beleriand: Using Oathmark rules for Tolkien
Look Behind The Curtain: Combat in the world of Ozz
Rio Grande: Texas in 1839 -- Conclusion: Rules
Big Bethel: Three more scenarios from the American Civil War
Send 3 and 4 Pence: Tweeting the Twits
Practical Wargames Scenery: A Prussian Barn Conversion
Club Spotlight: Spalding Wargames Club
Last Word by Michael Stockin of The Wargames Website
All the usual news and reviews
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1-916455 various MINIATURE WARGAMES: Issue #455 Articles Include:
They've Taken Hostages! Modern skirmish scenario using Delta One Zero rule set (which is free to download!)
Command Decision: Kuban Bridgehead: WWII Eastern front scenario based on the film Cross of Iron
A Cold Wind To Valhalla: Four scenarios for the Viking Steel! rules
Wargaming Under Covid: Tips on keeping gamers enthusiastic and immersed
Hooke's Castle: Siege scenario using The Portable Pike & Shot rules system
Uncle Duke: Short series on wargames legend Duke Siefried
Virtual Gaming we give some examples of using tabletop figures, combined with virtual grids.
Send 3 and 4 Pence: Scenario for Sharp Practice
Armies Of Morgoth: Using Oathmark rules for Tolkien's Middle Earth
Practical Wargames Scenery: Build a Theme Park Cottage
Review sections: Defence in Depth, Forward Observer, and Recce
Last Word Features Bob Cordery 1 vol, 96 pgs 2021 UK, WARNER PUBLICATIONS
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1-916456 various MINIATURE WARGAMES: Issue #456 Cover Story: A Billion Suns Mini-Campaign

Other Articles
Command Decision: Kuban Bridgehead: Part 2 of Mini-campaign Based on film Cross of Iron
Zero Dark: On the Horizon: Introduction to a SF skirmish system
The Battle Of Pirate Island: A Scenario for Shootout at Tres Jacales: 30th June 1893
A Saxon Violence: Build a Burg Better with Simple Materials
Send 3 and 4 pence: Sharp Practice Scenario
Uncle Duke: A Wargames Legend from the USA Part 2
Practical Wargames Scenery: Build an ACW Church
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1-916458 various MINIATURE WARGAMES: Issue #458 Cover: Rumble in the Jungle!
'30s Pulp scenarios -- Here be Dragons and Up the River to Lakamazoo.

Other Articles:
Command Decision: American Civil War -- Blackburn's Ford: Bull Run
In The Day is Lost: Fighting rearguard actions in the Napoleonic era
Bolt Action On The Moon: Adapts rule set for 1/6 gravity
In Send 3 and 4 Pence: 'Best scale' for wargaming?'
In Practical Wargames Scenery: 28mm Windmill
Bathed In Resin: Pros and con 3D printing
Defence in Depth: New products
Forward Observer: News, including forthcoming show dates
Recce: Nine book review
The Last Word is by Arthur Harman. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2021 UK, WARNER PUBLICATIONS
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1-916459 various MINIATURE WARGAMES: Issue #459 Issue 459 of Miniature Wargames is out and we have another great selection of rules, scratch builds, thought provoking articles and scenarios for you to chose from.
On the cover and inside is the Battle of Plataea: yes it's a Boeotian Rhapsody with a Greece versus Persia battle circa 479 B.C.

With Command Decision: we look at the Great Northern War: Europe is aflame and the scenario to play centres around Germany in the summer of 1717.

In Send 3 and 4 pence we have A People's War: the first of a two-parter. it starts with a solo, programmed paragraph section for Rebels & Patriots. Next month will be the table top conclusion!

Everybody's favourite merry man is thoroughly explored in The Hood Was Good! we have three Robin Hood Scenarios for the new Feudal Patrol ruleset.

Get organised with There's no 'W' in Team... This explores Teambuilding in wargaming. And - In Roll The Bones - we look at the interpretation, extrapolation or no dice. Just what are the chances...

If you want to build and fly WWI biplanes, how about Wings of Belgium? This piece has a building guide plus Simple wargaming rules for WWI.

In Practical Wargames Scenery Tony Harwood builds an Epic scale barn but - if you want to go bigger and more 'Alien' - how about a scratch build of Sci-Fi gaming corridors? In They're Coming Outta the Goddamn Walls! we show you how to do this for cheap!

Finally, we have the review sections with of Defence in Depth with new products, Quartermaster for Hobby products for the wargamer, Forward Observer for news - especially of forthcoming show dates - and Recce for nine of the very best of insightful book reviews and the Club Spot
Features the Devon Wargames Group
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1-916461 various MINIATURE WARGAMES: Issue # 461 Articles include:

Cover: Command & Colours scenario for Napoleonic Peninsular War

Rockets Red Glare: American versus British scenario
The War of 1812: Command & Colours scenario for War of 1812, including a Congreve Rocket adaptation for even more 'red glare.'

Silkweaver Caverns: Dark Delve scenario for Elder Scrolls: Call to Arms with a huge arachnid.

Scratch build a cave system: Part 2.

Body Count: Part 2 of Vietnam War's Tet Offensive.

Doomsday Machine: A.I. system using a fully downloadable card deck to run the space ship game Silent Death for solo or cooperative play.

Let 'er Rip: Wild West scenario with downloadable rule set includes Killer Miller - The Man in the Iron Coat (armor isn't just for Ned Kelly).

Practical Wargames Scenery: Superdetailing a German Barn.

Defence in Depth: New product reviews
Forward Observer: New product news
Recce

The Last Word: Author and rules writer Chris Peers.1 vol, 96 pgs 2021 UK, WARNER PUBLICATIONS
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1-916467 various MINIATURE WARGAMES: Issue # 467 Cover: Malati Bridge -- WWII campaign: Operation Fustian. The Scenario represents a landing using the new War on the Ground rules - ideally suited for smaller scales (12mm and smaller) and includes digital play sheets and maps.

Red Coat War: Concluding Part 2 of the history of the Anglo-Cherokee War of 1758 to 1761 and has downloadable cards and play aids for Black Powder and Rebels and Patriots.

Command Decision: Part 1. Go all 'Black Hawk Down' and play Task Force Ranger: a modern combat scenario set in Mogadishu.

An Army a Day: Tips and techniques of fast painting. Paint a complete ACW army in a day? Go 2mm!

Send Three and Fourpence: Gaming with no figures during lockdown. A magnetic approach to 18th Century Kriegspiel.

Battle of Ginnis: Simple rules along with a tribute to Peter Gilder's Sudan Campaign Rules.

Scratch Build: Build Bro Dawel Welsh cottage.
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1-916475 various MINIATURE WARGAMES # 475 Cover: The Good Fight. Two 19th century scenarios for Chasing Slave Ships & Dhows with historical context for the 19th century fight against the Slave Trade by the Royal Navy West African Squadron. It contains rules downloads for either Black Powder or Rebels and Patriots.

Send Three and Fourpence: Combat with Kinchlets: How to engage five-year-old children with wargaming.

The Hood Who Was Good: Trio of Robin Hood scenarios intended for Feudal Patrol rules but can be used for any rules system.

Command Decision: Forced Marches in wargaming.

Battle Scars: Progressive experience system for Chain of Command.

Full Colour: Colours 2022 recap with photos.

Scratch Build: Tree house.

Defence in Depth: Reviews of figures and rules
Quartermaster: Modeling and scenery reviews
Forward Observer: News
Recce: Book reviews.

Last Word: The life of 93-year-old wargamer Jack Alexander of Jacklex Miniatures1 vol, 96 pgs 2022 UK, WARNER PUBLICATIONS
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1-916477 various MINIATURE WARGAMES # 477 Contents:
* Command Decision: A civil war in a different country
* Seeing the Elephant: ACW scenarios set in Georgia
* Send Three And Fourpence: Combat at El Bodon: Peninsular War Command & Colours Napoleonic game
* The War To Save Yule: Ozz-based scenario
* Scratch Build: Supportive piece of Yule terrain that looks almost good enough to eat
* World Aflame: How to paint burning torches
* Stormin' Sword Beach: 20mm WWII D-Day, three-day, mass game for an entire club
* Chariots Like The Whirlwind: Egyptian & Assyrian Wargame Armies
* Recce: New publications
* Defence In Depth: New figure and rules reviews
* The Last Word: Thoughts on podcasts from Matthew McLean1 vol, 96 pgs 2022 UK, WARNER PUBLICATIONS
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1-916478 various MINIATURE WARGAMES # 478 Articles include:

* The Sun and Bear: Intro to Russo-Japanese war with simple rules and some gaming ideas.
* Command Decision - Part 1: A Coat Of The Very, Very Best: Campaigning in the Horse & Musket Period with movement, supply, scouting, and after-battle mechanics.
*Send Three And Fourpence: Playtest of new Xenos Rampant rules with 40K-style scenario.
*Hit the Beach: Black Powder Napoleonic beach landing in 28mm with a solo adaption.
*Warhead Part 1: Super-spy scuba shenanigans with subs! All done in 20mm with lots of conversion work and modeling. Rules next month.
*Scratchbuild: Egyptian Pylon (in 15mm or 28mm (well, they're quite big...) or an Epic Scale ACW cottage.
*Photo look at WAR show in Reading.
*Recce: Book and other reviews.
*Defence In Depth: Figure and rules reviews.
*Quartermaster: Review of Two Thin Coats paint.
*Last Word: When wargaming is no longer fun. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2023 UK, WARNER PUBLICATIONS
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1-916479 various MINIATURE WARGAMES # 479 Articles include:

* Momentous Civil War: Tweaks to a new ACW set of rules.
* Command Decision: Part 2 of campaigning in the Horse & Musket period trilogy deals with terrain and weather.
* Send Three And Fourpence: Asks the question: if you are a historical wargamer, why aren't you roleplaying? And - just as importantly - do you realize that you probably already are? Includes some rules recommendations.
* Avanti Italia: Three new scenarios for Rapid Fire exploring the forces of WWII Italy.
* Warhead 2: Conclusion of super-spy scuba shenanigans with rules for cinematic undersea scuba-action.
* Scratchbuild: Crater Creator and a couple of Yurts.
* Recce: Reviews of books and rules.
* Defence In Depth and Quartermaster: Latest in product reviews.
* Last Word concludes on what happens when wargaming is no longer fun.1 vol, 96 pgs 2023 UK, WARNER PUBLICATIONS
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1-916480 various MINIATURE WARGAMES # 480 Cover: Salute 50 Special

* The Diary of Smudger Smith: SAS in the desert jeep game for DAK Attack.
* Mightier in War: Command Decision Two-fer: Thebes v Sparta 371BC with a downloadable campaign plus Campaigning for the Horse & Musket Period.
* Scowles Of The Leprechauns: New fantasy game
* The Empire Strikes Back: Kaiserschlacht 1918 is a WWI game.

* Send Three And Fourpence: Part two of historical roleplaying article - Hold the Crossroads in WWII France.
* Return To The Wells: Simple ideas for improving Wells' Little Wars.
* If You Go Down To The Temples: Colonial scenario - The French take on the Tongs for loot.
* In Club Spotlight: Meet the Aberdeen Wargames Club
* Scratchbuild: Tools.
* Recce: Books and rules reviewed.
* Defence In Depth: Reviews of figures and more.
* Last Word: Reader's perspective for wargaming.1 vol, 96 pgs 2023 UK, WARNER PUBLICATIONS
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1-916482 various MINIATURE WARGAMES # 482 Cover: A Tale of Arabian Nights: skirmish game scenario set in the mysterious middle east. Uses a variation of Men, Myths & Monsters rules and the scenario is from the upcoming expansion pack
* Send Three And Fourpence: History and Wargaming in Spanish Spain -- interview with Professor Charles Esdaile
* Command Decision: Mad Dogs & Englishmen rules for the first of a two-part campaign: Cawnpore 1857
* Bish Bash Bosh: Trying out Army Painter Speedpaints
* Nihon Shugi - Pyongyang 1894: Sino-Soviet scenario
* Wardrop Ambush: Chain of Command scenario set in Germany 10th April 1945
* Practical Wargames Scenery: Quick build of a space ship
* 50 Gun Salute: Photo-heavy coverage of the convention
* Defence in Depth: Figures and rules reviews
* Quartermaster: Deep Cut gaming mat and other products
* Forward Observer: News
* Recce: 10 book reviews1 vol, 96 pgs 2023 UK, WARNER PUBLICATIONS
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1-916483 various MINIATURE WARGAMES # 483 In issue 483 of Miniature Wargames we have another great selection of scenarios, rules, and scratch builds for the wargaming enthusiast.
On the cover we have Dog of Two Head: another legendary skirmish game scenario set in classical ancient Greece using the new Men, Myths & Monsters rules. This is written by Chris Swan for the Tales of Men, Myths & Monsters rules (by Caliver Books).
In Send Three And Fourpence we have Despise Not Your Enemy. This is a solo campaign for The Men who would be Kings with a sceanario and three more to be downloaded. It uses some unique ideas for logistics that might even keep you fit while you play...
In Command Decision Jon Sutherland uses his new Mad Dogs & Englishmen rules for the conclusion of a two part campaign: Cawnpore 1857 On to Lucknow has a selection of three Indian Mutiny scenarios.
In Stirling Work: The Mayne Chance we have an LRDG scenario using DAK ATTACK and written by the rules author.
In Nihon shugi: Pyongyang 1894 we have the conclusion of our two part Sino-Japanese scenario in 20mm.
For mass napoleonic fans we have Defeat & Disaster at Waterloo! This is a refighting of Waterloo with 12mm figures and electronic assistance by Valcryx.
In Practical Wargames Scenery Tony Harwood is creating a Minotaur Memorial (suitable for Greek mythological scenarios, funnily enough!), and in Partizan the Editor takes his camera to the first of this twice yearly event.

Finally, we have the review sections with a bumper crop of Defence in Depth for Figures and rules, plus we have Forward Observer for news and Recce for ten insightful book reviews.

Last word is by John Treadaway.
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1-935078 Various WARGAMES SOLDIERS & STRATEGY: # 78 Theme: The Hundred Years War

* Introduction to the Hundred Years War (1337 to 1453)
* Wargaming the Battle of Agincourt
* Battle of Blackpool Sands, 1404
* Philippa of England, Queen of the North: Warrior Queen of Kalmar. Bio of Queen of Denmark, Sweden, and Norway (1406 to 1430).
* Raids in the Hundred Years War - Chevauchee
* Painting English for the Hundred Years War
* Building a Hundred Years War Army
* Cover: The Red Harlaw

Other Articles Include:

* Columns: This Gaming Life: Move! Shoot! Fight! (Aging gamers) and Wargames Darwinisms
* Bite-size Campaign: Brennus and the Cursed Gold. 3rd Century BC Celtic migration intent on plunder.
* Battle of Hobkirk's Hill, 25 April 1781. Black Powder scenario.
* The Cold War Gone Wet: Warsaw Pact attacks Germany
* Montrose's Campaigns in Scotland, Part 2: Battle of Auldearn
* Antiques Roadshow: Toy soldiers, once owned by George Alfred Keef in the 1870s.
* Painting 15mm Faces: Faces of War. Tips.
* Walls and Fences for Wargaming Terrain. Tips.
* Fleet Actions 1776-1815: Fighting Sail Rules
* Notes on a Fantasy Combat System: Designing Frostgrave
* Game reviews and more.1 vol, 84 pgs 2015 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-935085 Various WARGAMES SOLDIERS & STRATEGY #85 - The Stuff of Our Nightmares Articles include:

* This Gaming Life - Reflections Upon a Podcast
* Taking the Goch-Kalkar Highway, Westfalen - The Swan House 1945
* Recreating the First Carlist Wars in Sharp Practice - Fuerte el Diablo
* A 'Novel' Approach to Ancient Warfare - Circesium, AD 257
* A Forgotten Skirmish in the New Jersey Wilderness - AWI Battle of Short Hills
* A Wolf in the Fold of Frostgrave - Monster Hunter
* If it Bleeds, We Can Kill It - Surviving the Horror (Sci-Fi)
* The Viking Again - Walkers are Coming - Draugar Zombies
* Boarding the Blue Noah - Unknown Ship on My Bearing (Gulf of Aden)
* Out from the Darkness - Monstres and their Kynde (Cthulhu)
* A Monster of a Front Cover - I Have Harnessed the Shadows that Stride from World to World to Sow Death and Darkness
* The Irregular - Reality Check: Defending History (Depicting Contemporary Conflicts)
* A Bit of Vegetation for Your Wargames Table - Seeing the Wood from the Trees
* A Decorative Mausoleum - Building Your Own Tomb
* Making Your Own Floors - Hey, There's an Article in That
* A Fast and Fury-ous Tank Duel Game - Let's Play Tanks
* Gaming With the Walking Dead - Let's Play Project Z
* Up Front - Inspiration (Gaming a New Period)
* Game Reviews: Flames of War - War in the Pacific, Blood Eagle, Combat Patrol: WWII, and SAGA: Age of the Wolf1 vol, 84 pgs 2016 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-935088 Various WARGAMES SOLDIERS & STRATEGY # 88: Fighting General Winter This issue's theme is particularly relevant for the season, as it examines winter warfare in the period of 1939-1945. While we look at a variety of battles from this time that take place in snowy conditions, there's a special focus on the Germans and Russians in Finland.

Articles include a look at Finnish Motti tactics, The Battle of Rovaniemi, and a raid on Staraya Ruza Bridge. Off-theme articles include a refight of the Battle of Ramillies, a couple of scenarios for the new Congo ruleset, lists for Swordpoint, and a painting guide for Victrix's new Numidian cavalry.1 vol, 84 pgs 2016 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-935089 Various WARGAMES SOLDIERS & STRATEGY # 89: 1777: The Year of the Hangman Theme: The 1777 Campaign to Seize Philadelphia - The Year of the Hangman

* Introduction to Recreating the Campaign - To Philadelphia and Back Again
* 11th September, 1777 - Birmingham Meeting House
* 16th September, 1777 - The Battle of the Clouds
* 4th October, 1777 - Germantown

Features:

* Bitesize Battles Goes Medieval - The Battle of Rottingdean
* The Battle of Chalgrove Field, 18 June 1643 - Death of 'The Patriot'
* Knight's Move: Checkmate Tito? - Operation Rosselsprung
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1-935095 Various WARGAMES SOLDIERS & STRATEGY # 95 Special Feature: Rome Under Pressure in Late Antiquity

* The Late Roman Empire: History and Wargaming - Changing to Survive
* Northern Italy AD 271: A Mini Campaign - Aurelian and the Juthungi
* Don't Make the Vandals Angry - Escape from Rome
* A Barbarian Raid Beyond the Limes - Crossing the Bar
* Building a Late Roman Army - Against the Fall of Night
* Painting the Cover - The Battle of Adrianople

Features
* Bitesize Action in the Holy Land - Taking the Cross
* A Hypothetical AWI Scenario - A Fickle Flanking Force
* New Goodies for Maximillian 1934 - If Driving Fast Cars You Like...Anything Goes
* A Fictional Platoon-Level Scenario in the Libyan Desert - Bir Achin
* Painting a Russian SU Assault Gun - Weathering the Rasputitsa
* A Steam-Powered Bean Engine - Building a Newcomen

Other
* Dedicated Dabblers
* Tabletop Tactics - Horse and Musket-Era Cavalry
* The Irregular - Tracking the Troops
* Skirmishing in the Streets of an Ancient City - Let's Play Gangs of Rome
* Game Reviews - Outremer, Blood and Faith: Skirmish Level Crusading, Kobolds & Cobblestones, Wars of Insurgency, and 'Nam'
* Book Reviews
* Parting Shots1 vol, 84 pgs 2018 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-935096 Various WARGAMES SOLDIERS & STRATEGY # 96 Special Feature: Raiding Actions during the American Civil War
* Raiding actions during the American Civil War - American chevauchees
* Pre-war violence in the Kansas territory - Kansas bleeds
* The Battle of Sacramento, 28 December 1861 - Forrest's first fight
* A daring riverboat hit and run - The Combahee River Raid
* Cavalry in the American Civil War - Mounted raiders
* Setting the scene for the theme - The Red Badge of Courage

Features
* Covert operations in the arctic - Ice Station Harp Seal
* Using Congo for the Cuzco - Adventures in darkest Peru
* Assault on the Tannenberg Line, July 1944 - The Battle of Orphanage Hill
* Painting the warriors of NYC - Street Wars
* Converting your WWII 28mm miniatures - Plastic surgery

Departments
* The power of points
* Tabletop tactics - Ancient and medieval cavalry
* The irregular - Don't be a bore. It's just a game
* Looking at the new second edition - Let's play Saga 2
* The new tank game from TooFatLardies - Let's play What a Tanker
* Game reviews - For King and Parliament, Forager, and Burrows and Badgers
* Book reviews
* Parting shots1 vol, 84 pgs 2018 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-935097 Various WARGAMES SOLDIERS & STRATEGY # 97 Special Feature: World War II Goes Weird
* Playing 'What if?' World War II - Games Without Frontiers
* A 'What if?' Assassination Mission - Kill Stalin!
* Weird War II Airborne Operations - Operation Redrow
* Weird War II Pulp Adventures - Lieutenant Liberty and the Doom Platoon
* Operation Aconite, Hunting Beasts in the Forest - The Wolf's Bane
* Collecting for Weird World War II - Something Wicked this way comes

Features
* The Empress Matilda's Flight - Bitesize Battle: Escape from Oxford
* The Perils of Ptolemaic Pachyderms - Elephant Archos
* The Swedes vs. the Dutch in North America - The Battle at Fort Mosquito, 1655
* Making a Water Tower for Gaming - Dawn Raid on the Recycling Bin
* Upgrading Laser Cut Buildings - A Magnificent MDF Mansion

Departments
* Miniature Reviews
* This Gaming Life - Quick, Hide the Maths!
* Tabletop Tactics - Early Artillery
* The Irregular - Rivet Counters Anonymous
* The Funky Street Fighting Game - Let's Play Street Wars NYC
* Game reviews - Battlegroup Torch, Furioso, 1914, Wargame: Castle Assault, and Scream Aim Fire
* Book Reviews
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1-935101 Various WARGAMES SOLDIERS & STRATEGY # 101 Special Feature: Epic and legendary Viking warfare Mark Backhouse, 'Who will save us from the savage northmen - Wargaming the Vikings'.
Matthew Unsworth, 'Wargaming the fights from Beowulf - A hero's song'.
Eoghan Kelly, 'Let him go early in the morning to Ath-Cliath - The Battle of Islandbridge'.
Ian Beal, 'The earl would no brook cowardice - The Battle of Maldon'.
Guy Bowers, 'Collecting a Viking host - Hammer of the gods'.
John Morris, 'Painting a Viking front cover - Blood eagle'.

Features Ian Beal, 'The Battle of Loudoun Hill, May 10, 1307 - 'What's ma name?''.
Mark Backhouse, 'Tanks versus Tiger in Normandy - Tiger trap!'.
Mark Backhouse, 'A platoon-sized campaign to defend WWII Singapore - Last stand on Opium Hill'.
Stephen Tunmore, 'Making your flags stand out - Flying the flag'.
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1-935102 Various WARGAMES SOLDIERS & STRATEGY # 102 Special Feature: The Peloponnesian War
* The Age of Pericles Comes to an End: A Brief History of the Peloponnesian War
* Cautious Allies - The Battle of Sybota, 433 BC
* The Battle of Delium, 424 BC - Birth of the Boeotian War Machine
* Retaking Amphipolis - A Mini Campaign in the North
* Collecting an Ancient Greek Army - The Word of Ares
* Painting a Greek Front Cover - Sparta Triumphant

Other Features
* Forgotten Counterattack: A Fall of the Reich Scenario
* One More Frolic with the Yankees - British Raids along the Shores of Chesapeake Bay
* Jack for the King: The Siege of Pendennis Castle
* Wounded Tiger: Operation Elibote II, 31 January 1943
* Fun with Foam: Turning Upholstery Foam into Fuzzy Terrain
* South African Defenses: Modeling a Boer War British Blockhouse

Departments
* Miniature Reviews
* Up Front - Inclusivity
* Tabletop tactics - Irregular Practice
* The irregular - Show Yourself!
* Skirmish Sangin meets World War II - Let's Play Ultracombat: Normandy
* Game reviews: Flint and Feather, Men of Bronze, and Campaign: Fortress Budapest
* Book reviews
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1-935104 Various WARGAMES SOLDIERS & STRATEGY # 104 Special Feature: 1944 - The Battle for Overloon and Venray
* The Fighting at Overloon and Venray - Mud, Blood, and Lots of Firepower
* Task Force Wemple at Hattert Castle - Against a Brick Wall
* The Assault on Overloonse Duinen Woods - Teddy Bears' Picnic
* Outside Smakt: Monday, 16 October, 1944 - Refighting the Assault at Loobeek
* Fighting in the Ruins of Venray, 16 October, 1944 - Bloodbeek
* Collecting a Late-WWII British Force - A Stiff Upper Lip and a Cup of Tea
* A German Cat Among the British Birds - Cuckoo

Features
* Colonel Fren Burnaby versus the Mahdists - Somewhere Near Sulakin
* Playing big battles with Lion Rampant - Pride of Lions
* The Army of the Var, 1815: Part II - A Masterclass in Defense
* Lessons Learned from the Great Game - Reflections on Waterloo Replayed
* Making a 28mm Watchtower for the Zulu War - Building Fort Amiel
* Painting Objectives for ACW raiding games - Let's Talk About Tents
* Painting 6 mm Small Metal Soldiers - Dr Mike's SMS Clinic1 vol, 88 pgs 2019 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-935106 Various WARGAMES SOLDIERS & STRATEGY # 106 Special Feature: War in the Sengoku Period (1467-1615)
* A look at the heroes behind the history - Samurai legends
* Return of the Wrath of Heaven - Legend of the Shinobi
* The fourth Battle of Kawanakajima - The Honjo Masamune
* The ambush prelude to Sekigahara - Rescue at Kuisegawa
* Samurai legends on the tabletop - The age of the country at war
* Li Naomasa and his Red Devils' charge - Blood red

Features:
* Operation Supercharge II, 26 March 1943 - Taking the Tebaga Gap
* Refighting Alfonso VI's Greatest Defeat - Sagrajas in pieces
* Refighting the famous battle with Black Seas - The Battle of the Nile
* SAM hunting in Finnmark County - The grumble hunt
* Trying out Games Workshop's new paint range - Citadel in contrast
* Building a 28 mm Zulu mud hut - Iqukwane

Departments
* Miniature reviews
* Up front - An ode to terrain
* Tabletop tactics - Dealing with prepared positions
* The irregular - My husband's strange internet friends
* Skirmish gaming for World War II in 1/48 scale - Let's play 1-48 Tactic
* Fast-play ancient skirmish from Fighting Hedgehog - Let's play Clash of Spears
* Game reviews - Judge Dredd Miniatures Game, The Vanir, and Table Top Battles
* Book reviews1 vol, 88 pgs 2019 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-935107 Various WARGAMES SOLDIERS & STRATEGY # 107: The Year of the Four Emperors - AD 69 Special Feature: The Year of the Four Emperors - AD 69
* Introduction: The Game of (Roman) Thrones
* Putting the Skirmish Back into Ancient Warfare - No Pain, No Grain!
* The Battle of Forum Julii (15 May, AD 69) - Beware the Ides of Maius
* Ambush at the Temple of Castor and Pollux - Locus Castorum
* Building an Early Imperial Roman Army - Roma Invicta
* The Ultimate Winner in AD 69 - Vespasian triumphant

Features:
* A Highland Fling ... With Axes and Swords - The Battle of North Inch
* The Algeciras Campaign of 1801 - Humbling the Lion
* France Versus Britain in St. Lucia - The Battle of La Vigie
* An Oosterbeek 1944 Scenario for Chain of Command - Borders on Van Borsselengweg
* Tarting up 4Ground's Mordanburg Blacksmith - I Love the Smell of MDF in the Morning
* How to Make a Plastic Tree Armature Bloom - Flowering Cherry Trees
* Making Fortifications for the American Civil War - Building a Blockhouse1 vol, 88 pgs 2020 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-935109 Various WARGAMES SOLDIERS & STRATEGY # 109 - Warfare in Afghanistan Special Feature: Warfare in Afghanistan Jeff Jonas, 'Wargaming in Afghanistan through the ages - The graveyard of empires'.
Jeff Jonas, 'Alexander the Great's campaign in Afghanistan - The land of bones'.
Mark Backhouse, 'Gaming the 1880 Battle of Maiwand - Bloodbath for the 'biscuit boys'.
Colin Murray, 'War in Afghanistan during the Age of Jazz - The Magutsabad incident'.
Nick Bennett, 'The Cold War Soviet invasion of Afghanistan - The zinky boys'.
Guy Bowers, 'Building an Afghan wargaming army - The venom of the cobra'.
Toby Thornton, 'The Battle of Kandahar, 1 September, 1880 - Bravery against all odds'.

Features Sam Ralphs, 'The lighthouse on Penzenskaya Street - Pavlov's House'.
Daniel Mersey, 'The Battle of Bremule, 20 August 1119 - He who charges rashly often fails'.
Jan Gradon, 'Modular wargaming tiles for dummies - Slot together scenery'.
Andres Amian, 'How to paint a dwarven army in 28mm - Sons of Khazad'.

Departments Miniature reviews
Rick Priestley, 'This gaming life - Changing times and an invitation'.
Henry Hyde, 'Tabletop tactics - A crossroads campaign'.
Nick Skinner, 'The Irregular - Umpiring Kriegsspiel'.
John Savage, 'The new Roman ruleset from TooFatLardies - Let's play Infamy, Infamy!'.
David Davies, Eoghan Kelly, Chris King, and Chris Payne, 'Game reviews - Mortem et Gloriam, H.G. Wells' Little Wars, Rangers of Shadow Deep: Across the Wastes, and Blitzkrieg'.
Book reviews
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1-935110 Various WARGAMES SOLDIERS & STRATEGY # 110 - The winter campaign of 1777 Special Feature:
The Winter 1777 Campaign and the Forage War: Swatting the American Fly
The Battle of Assunpink Creek 2 January 1777: We've Got the Old Fox Safe Now
The Battle of Princeton 3 January 1777: Parade With Me, My Brave Fellows!
Hardscrabble During the Forage War of 1777: The Battle of Millstone
The Troops of the Continental Army: Washington's Soldiers
The Charge at Assunpink Creek Bridge: At Them, 49th!

Other Features:
The Battle of Ascalon 1099: A Reckless Charge to Win the Day
The Battle of the Milvian Bridge AD 312: Bearing the Cross
The Battle of Bir Hakeim: 26 May to 11 June 1942: The Old Man's Well
Must-Have Terrain for any Wargamer: Terrain 101
Baron von Geismar's Cavalry Corps in France (Part 1): Constantly in Arms and Mounted
How to Paint Armed Civilians in World War II: The Polish Home Army
Building Scenery for the Radfan Uprising: The Aden District Prison
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1-935113 Various WARGAMES SOLDIERS & STRATEGY # 113 Warfare in Norway through the ages Special Feature: Warfare in Norway through the Ages
Wargaming Through the Ages in Norway Til Valhall!
King Magnus the Good at Lyrskog Heath: The Good King's Dream
The Battle of Largs, 2 October 1263: Defending the Isles
Norwegian Armies Throughout History: Soldiers in the Snow
Attack on Stene Skans September 1718: The Carolean Death March
The Defence of the Gudbrands Valley: The King's Own at Kvam
Modeling Norway's Legendary Past: Hel to Pay

Features:
Nicopolis: An Unusual Roman Disaster: A Pontic Problem
A Look at the Design and Production Process: From Idea to Tabletop
Playing Bolt Action Campaigns with Attrition: Upsetting the Balance
A Painting Guide for the USMC during Vietnam: The Marines at Hue 1968
Building a Fourteenth-century Crusader Ship: Cogged Out

Departments:
Miniature Reviews
Rick Priestley: Up Front: More on Cards
The Irregular: Painting for the Shaky-Handed
Bringing 'Epic' Back to the American Civil War: Let's Play Black Powder Epic ACW
Modern Wargaming -- Three Levels in One: Let's Play Ultracombat Modern
Game reviews: Lard Magazine 2020: D-Day: British and Canadian Sectors: Bolt Action Campaign Book; The 'Nam: The Way it Was; and The Seelow Heights (16-19 April 1945): A Wargamer's Guide
Book Reviews
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1-935114 Various WARGAMES SOLDIERS & STRATEGY # 114 Germany's 'big cats' during WWII Special Feature: Germany's WWII 'Big Cats'
The Evolution of the German Cats: Only Movement Brings Victory
Panther Counterattack Near Saint-Lo 11th July 1944 -- Ursula and Elna
Using Big Cats and Big Guns in Urban Fighting: Tanks About Town
Gaming With German Reconnaissance' Stalking with the Fast Cats
The Battle for Schonfliess, 16 April 1945: The Royal Tiger's Last Roar
A Survey of German Armour Models: Cool Cats!
Painting Vehicles for the Rest of Us: Fake It Until You Make It

Features
The Battle of Salem Cemetery, 19 December 1862: The Men Poured in a Deadly Volley
The Great King's Gambit to Defeat a Pesky Foe: Killing Alexander
The Climactic Battle at the 1565 Siege of Malta: The Last Day of St Elmo's
Added Realism with MDF: WWII Terraced Housing - Making It Real
'Oh Come On! Nobody's Favourite Colour is Brown!': Painting Gabions

Departments
Miniature Reviews
Up Front
The Irregular: Humour in Wargaming
Science Fiction Wargaming in a Sandbox Galaxy: Let's Play Stargrave
Battalion-Level WWII Action from Reisswitz Press: Let's Play 'O' Group
Game Reviews: Feudal Patrol, BelloLudi World War II, Glory: 1861 and Fear of the Dark1 vol, 88 pgs 2021 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-935115 Various WARGAMES SOLDIERS & STRATEGY # 115: Technology During the American Civil War Theme:

Innovation and Development in the American Civil War: War is Cruelty
The Battle for Island Number Ten, February - April 1862: Running the Mississippi gauntlet
The Taking of Fort Harrison, 29 September 1864 - The Key to Richmond
A Teaser View of Cavalry in the American Civil War: Adapt and Survive
The Battle of Allatoona Pass, 5 October 1864: Rails and Repeaters at Rowett's Redoubt
A Look at American Civil War Ranges: Get There First with the Most
Bringing out the Really Big Guns: Don't Smile for the Camera

Features:

The Greatest Decisive Battle You've Never Heard Of: The Battle of Ipsus, 301 BC
The Franco-Castilian raid on the Isle of Wight in 1377: Violence on Vectis
US Destroyers Versus Japanese Cruisers: The Battle off Samar
The Joy of Asymmetric Games: Making Fun Scenarios: Turning the Tables
Painting Soviet Camouflage in 15mm: The Red Army in Amoeba Green
Making Versatile Structures for Arid Settings - Adobe Buildings

Departments

Miniature reviews
This Gaming Life: Richard Halliwell, 1959-2021
The Irregular: Historical Revisionism and Wargaming
Let's Play a Complete Ancient and Medieval Ruleset: Art de la Guerre V4
The New Supplement for Muskets & Tomahawks: Let's play Shakos & Bayonets
Game Reviews: The War on the Ground, In Deo Veritas, and D-Day: US Sector Bolt Action Campaign Book
Book reviews
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1-935116 Various WARGAMES SOLDIERS & STRATEGY # 116: Scouting and Reconnaissance on the Tabletop
How to get Scouting and Recon on the Tabletop - Common Sense, not Cowardice
'Crassus' Defeat at the Battle of Carrhae, 53 BC - Doomed in the Desert
Vikings versus Saxons in a Dark Age Skirmish - The Snake in the Grass
The Use of light troops in the Seven Years' War - Fighting for Information
Operation Market Garden: Recce Jeeps at Wolfheze - The Arnhem Ambush
Reconnaissance Before Attack: The Falklands, 1982 - Mount Harriet
Reconnaissance Through the Ages - Guessing What's Over the Next Hill
Keeping Up with the Turkish Retreat - Racing Through the Desert

Features
The Turks Take Out a Crusader Army at Mersivan - Downfall of the Faint-Hearted
The Battle of Estero Bellaco: 2 May 1866 - An Almost Perfect Surprise Attack
Planning a Fall Gelb Project for a Group - Project 1940
Painting Autumn and Winter Camouflage in 15mm - Oak Leaf and Snow
Reusing and Recycling Plastic Sprues for Terrain - Breaking the Hoarding Habit
Miniature Reviews
Up Front - Local Wargaming
The Irregular - The 'Why' and 'How' of 2mm
Classic Sword-and-Sorcery Skirmish Gaming - Let's Play 7TV: Fantasy
Game reviews - Five Parsecs from Home, Quarantine 37, Shadow of the Eagles and Absolute Emperor
Book reviews
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1-935117 Various WARGAMES SOLDIERS & STRATEGY # 117: The Achaemenid Persians at War Theme: Persians
Rise and Fall of the Achaemenid Persians - Dust and Fire
Darius I's Invasion of Scythia, 513 BC - The Oldest Grudge
The Nascency of the Greco-Persian Wars - The Revolt in Ionia
Internal Turmoil at the Battle of Cunaxa, 401 BC - Cyrus' Gamble
Looking at the Achaemenid Persian army - The Armies of Persepolis
Persians on the Beach at Marathon - Backs Against the Wall

Features:
The 1544 English Raid on Scotland's Capital - Edinburgh's Burning
The Battle of Saragarhim 12 September 1897 - No Fear of Death
A Look at Point Values and Tournaments - Points on Points
Operation Blucher, the Dunkirk Offensive 1945 - Fortress Dunkirk
Fighting Naval Actions in Stormy Weather - Weathering the Storm
Scratch-Built Walls for the Wargame Table - Standing like a Stone Wall
Creating and Building an Iconic Location - The House on Dead Man's Corner

Departments:
This Gaming life - More Old Toy Soldiers
The Irregular - Ferocious in Battle, Magnanimous in Victory
The Small-Scale Big Battle Ancient Game - Let's Play Strength and Honour
A Gothic Horror Wargame in the Napoleonic era - Let's Play The Silver Bayonet
Game Reviews - Flintlocks & Percussion Caps, Bolt Action Campaign Italy: Soft Underbelly, Reign in Hell and Lion Rampant: A Viking in the Sun
Miniature Reviews
Book Reviews
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1-935118 Various WARGAMES SOLDIERS & STRATEGY # 118: Warfare on the island of Sicily Warfare on the Island of Sicily
Sicily: The Boxing Ring of the Mediterranean and Stepping-stone to Europe
Street Fighting on the Eve of the Punic Wars: Messana: the Spark that Lit a Flame
Medieval Sicily and the 1300 Battle of Gagliano: The Very Last 'Desperata Ferro!'
Garibaldi and the Battle of Milazzo, 20 July 1860 - Spedizione dei Mille
A WWII British Bolt Action Scenario Set on Sicily: Assault on Johnny I
Looking at Sicily Through the Ages: An Offer You Can't Refuse
Multiculturalism in Medieval Sicily: Carving Out an Island Kingdom

Features
To Catch an Admiral: Operation Vengeance - Killing Yamamoto
The Death of Brian Born, High King of Ireland - Defend the King!
A Silver Bayonet Scenario for Two or More Players - Guardian of the Shrine
A Norwegian Ad-hoc Battalion Ambushes the Invader - Lundehogda 1940
Where to Start with the Wars of Napoleon - Six Steps to Napoleonics
Modelling 28mm British troops for World War II - In Praise of Plastic
Scratch-built Fences for the Wargame Table - Safe Behind Wooden Walls

Departments
Miniature Reviews
Up Front - Reconsidering Troop Ratings
The Irregular - This Thing is Ours
Playing the 100 Days Campaign in an Epic Scale - Let's Play Epic Waterloo
Game Reviews - SAGA: Age of Invasions, Age of Panda: Battle Games in Seventh-Century Britain, Forgotten Battles from France and Germany and Wars of the Republic
Book Reviews
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1-935119 Various WARGAMES SOLDIERS & STRATEGY # 119: Napoleon's Imperial Guard Theme: Napoleon's Imperial Guard
* The Almost-always-in-reserve Imperial Guard - The original grognards
* The Battle of Hanau: 30 - 31 October, 1813 - Clear the woods
* The Most desperately contested of battles - The battle at Heurtebise Farm
* The Young Guard at Plancenoit - Stemming Blucher's tide
* The Imperial Guard in miniature - Pour l'empereur
* Charge of the Lancers of the Guard - En avant

Features
* Norman and Welsh forces skirmish at Ogmore - Marcher lord
* Battle of Aquae Sextiae, 102 BC - In such a way the fields are fattened
* Lieutenant Speirs and D Company, 506th PIR - Isolated at Bloody Gulch
* Collecting and gaming the early Tudor Wars - Pike, bow & trouser hose
* Scratch-building a French-style walled farm - A little pieces of Normandy
* Scratch-built hedges for the war-game table - Hedging your borders

Departments
* Miniature reviews
* This Gaming Life - New Year's resolution
* The Irregular - Painting miniatures in 1990 (American style)
* The Brand-new WWII commando stealth game - Let's play 02 Hundred Hours
* Game Reviews - This Very Ground: Victory or Death (2nd Edition), Blitzkrieg Battlegames and * * Blitzkrieg BattleGroups, BOHICA and Renato Et Gloriam
* Book reviews1 vol, 88 pgs 2022 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-935120 Various WARGAMES SOLDIERS & STRATEGY # 120: Germany's 1940 Lightning War Theme: Germany's 1940 Lightning War
* Germany's Innovative War of Manoeuvre - Bewegungskrieg
* French Armoured Attacks on the German Bridgehead - De Gaulle at Abbeville, 1940
* Counterattacks Along the Ypres-Comines Canal - Mind the Gap
* A Tactical Challenge Set in 1940s Belgium - A Fighting Withdrawal
* The Allies of 1940 in Miniature - The Entente Cordiale
* German Armour Charges Into France - Panzer, Vor!

Features
* The Roman and Seleucids at Thermopylae, 191 BC - Return to the Hot Gates
* Wargaming scenarios for the Early Tudor Wars - Gaming on the Margins
* The Battle of Villamuriel, 25 October 1812 - Wellington at Bay
* More Scatter Terrain for the Wargames Table - All Together Now
* Painting French from Epic Battles: Waterloo - Napoleonics are Epic

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* Miniature Reviews
* Up Front - Opportunity or Choice
* The Irregular - Let History Be Your Guide
* The Latest, Greatest 2000 AD game from Warlord - Let's play Slaine
* Fast, Ultramodern Wargaming with a Dystopian Twist - Let's Play Black Powder Red Earth
* Game Reviews - Soldiers of Napoleon, DAK Attack, and Castles in the Sky
* Book Reviews
* Parting Shots1 vol, 88 pgs 2022 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-935121 Various WARGAMES SOLDIERS & STRATEGY # 121: Warfare in the Age of Arthur Theme: Warfare in the Age of Arthur
Wargaming the Reality of Arthur's Britain - The Leader of Battles
Arthur and the Battle of Mount Badon - The Final Victory
Arthur's Men Go in Search of Some Legendary Loot - The Last Treasure
The Actual Mort D'Arthur? A Ravenfeast Scenario - The Strife of Camlann
Building Your Arthurian army - The Once and Future King
Arthur at the Battle of Badon - Carrying the Cross on his Shield

Features
The German Retreat to Minsk: 30 June, 1944 - Crossing the Berezina
Seleucus Nicator vs Chandragupta Maurya, 304-302 BC - Decision on the Indus
Adding a Bit of Reality to Your Wargames - A Touch of Realism
Painting Mounted Medieval Armies in 10mm - Tripping the Knight Fantastic
A Guide to Industrial-Strength Hedgerows - Building Better Bocage

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Miniature reviews
This Gaming Life - Mid-term Report
The Irregular - Youth Work Wargaming
Second Edition Dark Age and Medieval Rules - Let's Play Lion Rampant 2
Game reviews - Five Leagues from the Borderlands, Bad Roads and Poor Rations, Cold War Commander (2nd edition), Panzer Korps, Hold Fast!, and Wars of Orcs and Dwarves
Book Reviews
Parting Shots1 vol, 88 pgs 2022 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-935122 Various WARGAMES SOLDIERS & STRATEGY # 122: Fighting -- Fish Out of Water From gladiators helping out in Roman armies to sailors and airmen being pulled into close combat during WWII battles, this issue explores the role of atypical units on the battlefield.

Theme: Fighting Fish Out of Water
* Necessity, the Overworked Mother of Invention - Improvisation in Warfare
* The Second Servile War and the Battle of Skirthaea - Slave Soldiers
* The Siege of Lucknow During the Indian Rebellion - Defend the Residency
* Bravely Defending the Sittang River Bridgehead - Brews in Burma
* Assembling Your Own Ad-hoc Units - Needs Must
* Recreating a Famous Colonial Scene - Under Siege

Features
* Norwegian Viking fights Norse Gael in the Irish Sea - The Raid on Man
* A river crossing scenario from the Napoleonic War - Passage of the Duoro
* King Charles XII of Sweden's greatest folly - Refighting Poltava
* Refighting the battle at the former HQ - Arnhem at Arnhem
* A basic guide to painting Aztec warriors - Mexica 1519
* Turning perfectly good MDF buildings into ruins - Through the wars

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Miniature reviews
* Up Front - Public Wargaming
* The Irregular - All Miniatures Should Be Equal
* The Popular Medieval Ruleset Gets a Sci-fi Update - Let's Play Xenos Rampant
* Game Reviews - Song of Arthur and Merlin, Fighting the Dragon, Pulp!, and Black Powder Epic Battles: The Hundred Days Campaign
* Book Reviews
* Parting shots1 vol, 88 pgs 2022 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-935123 Various WARGAMES SOLDIERS & STRATEGY # 123: Rise of the Redcoats Theme: Rise of the Redcoats
* Evolution of the British infantry: 1642-1720 - Red wall
* Defeating a Royalist force in the Midlands - Charles' last roll of the dice
* The Battle of Walcourt, 25 August 1689 - Welkom in Vlaanderen
* A Marlburian skirmish scenario set in Germany - Market day at Bad Wimpfen
* Britain's first standing armies - Rise of the Redcoat
* Redcoats in Restoration Britain - So why aren't they all in red coats?

Features
* Old enemies meet new foes in the latest expansion - Ravenfeast 1066
* The invasion of Mona - A campaign for Infamy, Infamy - Of mistletoe and oak
* The Inns of Court Regiment gets a secret mission - Bingforce: we drive at dawn
* Converting scenarios into something new - Take a scalpel to your scenario
* How to paint WWII German camouflage in 28mm - Oak and splinter
* Rocky terrain for your jungle games - On the rocks

Departments
* Miniature reviews
* This gaming life - What makes a skirmish wargame?
* The Irregular - A guide to old-schoolers
* Let's play Hail Caesar 2
* Game reviews - The Last Samurai Rebellion, Phase Line Core Book, With Musket, Pike & Drum?, and ?Never Mind the Billhooks Deluxe
* Book reviews
* Parting shots1 vol, 88 pgs 2022 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-935124 Various WARGAMES SOLDIERS & STRATEGY # 124: Explore wars and campaigns fought in Belgium Theme: Warfare in Belgium
Bringing the Battles of Belgium to the Tabletop - The Cockpit of Europe
Ambiorix's Revolt Against Rome in 54 BC - Belgae, Bravest of the Gauls
Flemish Townsfolk Say Goedendag to the French - The Battle of Kortrijk, 1302
The Irish Brigade at Fontenoy, 11 May 1745 - Cuimhnigh ar luimneach
Chasseurs Ardennais Defend the Lys Deviation Canal - The Defence of Vinkt
The Belgian Army Through the Years - Plucky Little Belgium
A Great War Scene for Belgium - The Yser Incident

Features
Guildford Wargames' Imaginative Club Project - The Battle of Dorking
A British WWI Action Based on the Film 1917 - Only the Dead Have Seen the End of War
An Introduction and Scenario for WS&S - What a Cowboy
Creating WWII Defences from Your Spare Parts - Dig-in to Your Bitz Box
How to Handle an Epic Napoleonic Project - One Piece at a Time

Departments
Miniature Reviews
Up Front - Use It or lose It
The Irregular - Taking an Interest
The New Barons' War Supplement from Footsore - Let's Play Outremer
Game reviews - Soldiers of Napoleon: Wars of the First Empire, Blood & Steel, Border Wars - Under a Reiver Moon, and Undaunted: Stalingrad
Book Reviews
Parting Shots1 vol, 88 pgs 2023 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-50260 Watts, Richard D. ULTIMA RATIO REGUM:The Glory 1689-1763 1 vol, 70 pgs 1990 UK, AGEMA PUBLICATIONS
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1-18950 Wells, H.G. LITTLE WARS Classic, simple rules, the father of Wargame Rules1 vol, 111 pgs 2006 US, KESSINGER PUBLISHING
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1-62700 Wesencraft, C.F. PRACTICAL WARGAMING An interesting look at early ways of Wargaming. It aimed to provide a core set of rules, with each chapter modifying the basic rules to reflect the historical realities of the period.1 vol, 188 pgs 2009 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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1-34410 Wesencraft, C.F. edited by John Curry WITH PIKE AND MUSKET Sixteenth and Seventeenth century battles for the Wargamer, o/b's for about twenty battles, index.1 vol, 199 pgs 2009 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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1-194010 Wise, Terry INTRODUCTION TO BATTLEGAMING - Revised Edition Terry Wise was one of the great early wargamers. This revised edition of this work includes three of his previously unpublished set of rules, an account of his life, and a tribute by Stuart Asquith.
1 vol, 155 pgs 2010 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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1-63662 Woods, James SEVEN YEARS WARGAME CAMPAIGN, A:V2 APRIL 1757+ 8.5x11, for 15mm using your favorite rules, b/w &color photos/maps.1 vol, 56 pgs 1998 UK, USC ASSOICATES
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1-62600 Young, Brigadier Peter and Lawford, Lt. Colonel CHARGE: OR HOW TO PLAY WARGAMES One of the first set of rules for wargaming. Maps,b/w illust. A must for the wargaming library1 vol, 122 pgs 2008 UK, KEN TROTMAN
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1-908354 various WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED: Issue # 354 Theme: Wellesley to Wellington
* The Iron Duke: How to simulate the man and his methods on the tabletop
* Arthur Wellesley in India 1797 - 1805
* Armies of the Marathas of India
* Architect of Victory: Allied commander and his role in battle
* Scum of the Earth: Beginner's guide to British troops


Other Articles:
* Battle of the Bulge: Bolt Action Designer's Notes
* Age of the Samurai from Warlord
* Foteviken 1134: Post-Viking, Danish civil war battle
* Pikeman's Lament: Game mechanics and historical credentials
* Vapnartak 2017: Show Report
* Pseudo-Fantasy Barbarians: Slightly tongue in cheek guide to create 'classic fantasy' barbarian army
* Art of Water and Building a Viking Fleet
* Paper Armada: Latest rules in Battles for Britain series
* Warp Factor: Challenging wargamer's perceptions of history
* Celebrity Deathmatch: Giants In Miniature in a gladiatorial arena
* Lone Star Historical Miniatures Club: Profile of Texas wargame club1 vol, 108 pgs 2017 UK, WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED
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1-190220 AK47 REPUBLIC:Modern African Wars 15mm Pick up trucks, tanks, RPGs, AK47s etc. Politics, desertion and your own cause. Plays aids.1 vol, 80 pgs 2009 UK, PETER PIG
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1-190684 BLACK POWDER: Zulu This lavish 92-page supplement chronicles such legendary battles as Isandlwana, Rorke's Drift and Ulundi. Zulu! brings you not only the background for these momentous battles but other, less well known conflicts as well as rules and force listings - all wrapped up with the usual photographs of beautifully painted miniature and armies!1 vol, 92 pgs 2013 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-190688 BLACK POWDER: A Clash of Eagles Supplement for Black Powder rules covers Napoleon's disastrous campaign in Russia in 1812.1 vol, 144 pgs 2017 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-191528 HOSTILE REALMS COLOR SEQUENCE DECK Two 72-Card Decks, 2.5 x 3.5 in tuck boxes. The card decks will enhance your gaming experience. No need to cut cards out or go through hassle of printing your own. One red back, one yellow deck1 vol, 72 pgs 2009 US, PIQUET
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1-191621 RATE OF FIRE:World War II Skirmish Rules-AFV Supplement The AFV supplement is an expansion for the Rate of Fire World War II skirmish rules. This 48-page book covers tanks, soft vehicles, halftracks, SP guns, artillery, anti-tank guns as well as infantry guns and weapons.

New rules cover vehicle hit locations, specific crew positions and survival roles, special ammunition types, HE and small arms against soft targets as well as artillery against AFV's.
Inside you will find over 500 separate vehicle data sets for German, US, British and Commonwealth, Japanese, Russian, Polish, and Italian forces. Each vehicle has details of its main and secondary weapons, front and sides/rear armor factors for hull and turret, three speed brackets, crew numbers, positions and tasks as well as special notes and equipment.

This Rate of Fire AFV supplement has plenty of information that can be used with other WWII games but it is not a complete set of rules on its own. You'll need a copy of the main Rate of Fire WWII Skirmish Rules to gain the most from this supplement. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2012 UK, NORTH STAR
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1-193100 FREDERICK D'OR: Rules for the Age of Frederick the Great 1730-1792 Complete tactical rules for recreating the various wars and campaigns for Europe and the
New World. Army lists for all major and most minor powers.

Play a 30,000 man battle in 3 to 4 hours. For use with any scale. Includes scenario building rules.Includes rated leaders. All Major power army lists included
1 vol, 73 pgs 2010 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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1-193140 Washington's Army: Rules for the AWI WA shares the same skeleton as the samurai (BAW) and CWB (ACW) sets. Players each bring a points based army to the game. The game generates the scenario by way of considering player's enthusiasm for being the attacker and his leanings in events. The basic unit is the infantry battalion. All mechanisms use standard 6-sided dice. Usually along the lines of 'three bases shooting, therefore roll 3 dice.' No paper record keeping. Casualties, disorder, etc. is shown by adding markers to the unit. Game usually last about six turns. Played on a 5 x 3-foot table. Measurements in inches. Musket range 10 inches. Units are motivated and then use action points. Victory is based upon objectives, destruction of units and ground taken. WA only covers AWI. Peculiar to this set are off-table flankers, riflemen, Indians, and a lot of scenery. A typical army of about 200 figures might consist of 9 foot units, 1 cavalry unit, 1 field gun and 4 mounted commanders.1 vol, 211 pgs 2010 UK, PETER PIG
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1-194031 TURNING TIDE - The allied Invasion of France June-Septemeber 1944 Turning Tide is a 244-page, hardback book containing 16 British and 22 American intelligence briefings, of which 17 of these are new, never before published briefs.

Build your army as a beach landing force to overcome the German fortifications or command one of the armored spearheads that pushed into Normandy and Brittany.

In the early hours of June 6, 1944, Allied landing craft chugged across the English Channel towards the beaches of Normandy. As morning broke along the French coast, D-Day sent tens of thousands of Allied soldiers ashore to begin the liberation of Europe and the turning of the tide.
1 vol, 244 pgs 2010 UK, BATTLEFRONT USA
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1-194032 EARTH & STEEL - The German Defence of France June-September 1944 Earth & Steel is a 216-page, hard back book containing 31 German intelligence briefings, of which 10 of these are new, never before published briefs.

As the German commander, prepare your defenses and rally reserves to prevent the Allies from gaining a D-Day beachhead. Everything from beach fortification units to Tiger tank companies is at your disposal, although it seems like you never have enough men, tanks, or material. And if they do get ashore despite the bunkers and pillboxes of the Atlantic Wall, hurl them back into the sea with powerful panzer counterattacks.
1 vol, 216 pgs 2010 UK, BATTLEFRONT USA
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1-195010 CLASH OF EMPIRES - Rules for Ancient Wargaming THE RULES: Full color, hardcover

Can be played with 28mm, 20mm or 15mm no rebasing needed. Plenty of dice rolling.

The turn sequence is: Orders Phase, Movement Phase, Shooting Phase, Hand-to-hand Phase and Combat Outcomes Phase.

Troop morale is vital but troop discipline is a separate characteristic and can be just as important

Units have profiles to determine how good they are but may also have Unit Special Rules such as Cantabrian Circle (Skythians), Expert Swordsmen (Legionaries) and Shieldwall (Saxon infantry) to name a few.

Different weapons are well represented according to their historical uses - the pilum is used as a thrown weapon before combat disrupting the enemy formation, and the pike enables more attacks but suffers if the unit is pushed back in combat.

THE ARMY LISTS:

In the rulebook will be lists for the Early Imperial Romans and its enemies in the west - Ancient Germans, Ancient British, Caledonians, and Dacians.

The first army list book will cover Early Achaemenid Persia to the death of Alexander.

Many army lists will be free to download from the web. They will be official but will be living lists reviewed by us and the wargaming community. Some of these will go to print but many will stay on the website as free downloads.

The rulebook also contains rules for four different scenarios including elements such as terrain placement, terrain types, army initiative and flanking maneuvers. 1 vol, 192 pgs 2011 UK, GREAT ESCAPE GAMES
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1-195039 Hail Caesar Army Lists: Biblical to Early Medieval This volume consolidates Hail Caesar army lists from the dawn of civilization up until the early thirteenth century into a single volume. These army lists bring special rules and army compositions that are not necessarily found within the main Hail Caesar rulebook, thus allowing players to use a list that pertains to their personal collection of miniatures. Within, you'll find no fewer than 123 army lists ranging from around the 30th Century BC up to the early 13th Century AD. Army lists included

Old and Middle Kingdom Egypt
Nubian
Akkad and Sumer
Early Arab Raiders
Early Achaemenid Persian
Early Carthaginian
Hoplite Greek
Thracian
Samnites
Later Hoplite Greek army
Pauravan and Mauryan Indians
Celtiberian
Early German
Maccabean Jewish
Sarmatians
Feudal French
Feudal Germans
Feudal Polish
Early Hungarian
Ayyubid Egyptians
Crusaders
Later Welsh
Teutonic Crusaders
Mongol


1 vol, 160 pgs 2020 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-195560 MARCH ATTACK: Napoleonic Wargame Rules March Attack is presented as an 80-page A4, full-color, perfect-bound book. The rules are designed to allow players to fight large battles with battalion sized units in a reasonable amount of time.

Command and control, orders, and morale for large formations are combined with easy to learn tactical game mechanics so that battles of a corps or more a side can easily be fought by a few players during an evening. Each unit on the table represents a battalion of infantry, regiment of cavalry or battery of artillery.

A ground scale of 1 inch to 60 yards, one turn representing 20 minutes and fast paced strategic movement rules mean that battles play out at a realistic rate. Combat is dealt with in a manner that allows large numbers of units to be fielded and the interaction between strategic movement and tactical combat allows for a fast paced game that keeps a good level of detail.

Seven different training and morale levels combined with the historical strength of a unit introduces the concept of 'Combat Value'. This ties together all of the tactical rules and ensures that troop quality, more than just luck or buckets of dice, plays an important part in every battle.
1 vol, 80 pgs 2011 UK, CRUSADER PUBLISHING
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1-198160 PIKE & SHOTTE - Battles with Model Soldiers in the 16th and 17th Centuries Rules covers English Civil War, Thirty Years War, the Italian Wars, Tudor Wars in the British Isles, and the War of the Grand Alliance.

The format of the inner pages will be a familiar one to those who already own Hail Caesar and Black Powder rulebooks - loads of eye candy to back up the rules! 1 vol, 208 pgs 2012 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-198161 PIKE & SHOTTE: The Devil's Playground Supplement The Thirty Years War was a series of conflicts that ravaged large areas of Europe, especially the German provinces, from 1618 to 1648. These conflicts centered on the Habsburg Holy Roman Emperors, Ferdinand II and Ferdinand III, and their opponents. Although viewed by many as a religious war between Catholic and Protestant nations, its roots and causes were also politically motivated. The combination of religious fervor and the political ambition of the European superpowers were to pit vast armies and mighty leaders against each other. The devastation caused by decades of fighting had truly turned Europe into the 'Devil's Playground'.

This supplement for Pike & Shotte describes the history, armies, personalities and battles of the Thirty Years War. Included are scenarios based on some of the famous battles and army lists for the main protagonists.

A copy of the Pike & Shotte rulebook is required to use this supplement.
1 vol, 208 pgs 2015 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-1994014 BOLT ACTION: Campaign Battle of the Bulge - 2nd edition The Ardennes, 1944. Driven back by the Allies since D-Day, Germany launches a surprise offensive on the Western Front. This assault against the unprepared Allied lines is the opening move in one of the largest battles of World War II. This new Campaign Book for Bolt Action allows players to take command of both armies in this desperate battle, fighting it as they believe it should have been fought. New, linked scenarios, rules, troop types and Theater Selectors provide plenty of options for novice and veteran players alike. 1 vol, 124 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-1994016 BOLT ACTION: Campaign New Guinea In 1942, Japanese forces invaded the island of New Guinea and started a bitter, three-year campaign against allied Australian and American forces. Fought in dense jungles and across rugged mountaintops, the grueling fight pushed men to their very limits and forced commanders to adopt new strategies and tactics for the harsh island terrain.

Filled with new rules, scenarios, and unit types, this supplement for Bolt Action provides players with all of the information they need to set their games in this unforgiving battlefield. 1 vol, 132 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-1994017 BOLT ACTION: Campaign Sea Lion - Part 2: Operation Gigant Operation Sea Lion has proceeded, both sides have lost a lot and as a result the remainder of the German forces have been pushed to Kent where they prepare their defenses against the inevitable British attack. The German high command refuse to let their blitzkrieg falter at this stage and concoct a brave, audacious and completely unexpected plan...

Operation Gigant is phase two of the theoretical Operation Sea Lion plan to invade Britain. It has been brought forward and into action since phase one faltered and the Germans were pushed back to Kent. Glider borne troops and vehicles are bought in to create a surprise second front in North East England, splitting the British defenses still further and driving a steel wedge down through the heart of the British countryside!

Packed with new units to defend (or destroy) Britain's defenses, new scenarios on what could of been historical battles, reconstruct your whole army with new theater selectors and more off-the-wall special rules dedicated to the scientific wonders created to invade, and defend, Britain.

This time however, the Panzerbrigades will leave their treads within the mud of the British countryside and over the rubble of humble villages. With the Germans coming into Britain once again but with their complete force, can the British and the remaining Allies hold the Germans off again? Or will the German war machine repeat their success in France and steamroll over Britain?1 vol, 88 pgs 20174 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-199417 BOLT ACTION: Armies of Italy and the Axis While many nations flocked to the side of the Allies, others joined forces with Germany as part of the Axis. This volume is the definitive guide to the armies of Italy, Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania, and Finland. Fight the Winter War against the Soviets, hold back the British in North Africa, or help shore up the German offensives on the Eastern Front with this latest supplement for Bolt Action. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-200190 DEUS VULT: Medieval Rules The rules of Deus Vult allow you to recreate the flavor of medieval warfare on your tabletop, in a game that is both fun and highly tactical. Brave, crusading knights and their men-at-arms take on the defenders of Islam. In this book, you are going to find:

* The Rules of War: Including rules for creating character leaders for your army's divisions, for scouting and seizing the best terrain on the battlefield, and for fighting a battle of wit and nerve against your opponent.
* Battle Scenarios: A series of different types of engagement, from the classical pitched battle to more complex layouts, which can be used to play challenging battles.
* Mustering an Army: Rules for organizing your models into an army, including two full army lists for the Early Crusader States and the Arab Dynasties, plus a range of sample units from other armies of the medieval period.
* Fighting for God: Historical information and a detailed map describing the onset of the Crusades in the Holy Land.
* The Battle of Samosata: The illustrated narration of one of our own games.
* Customizing Your Battles: Guidelines and useful tips for running different games of Deus Vult, including tournaments, as well as useful playing aids.1 vol, 192 pgs 2012 UK, NORTH STAR
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1-200510 Hell's Highway - The Battles if Eindhoven and Numegen The main forces included in Hell's Highway are an Irish Guards Armoured Squadron, a Welsh Guards Armoured Recce Squadron, a Guards Rifle Company, a 2nd Household Cavalry Squadron, US Parachute Rifle Comapny (both 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions) and a Fallschirmj?ger company with two variants for the veteran 6th Fallschirmj?ger Regiment and the battered and rebuilding 3rd Fallschirmj?ger Division.
1 vol, 88 pgs 2010 UK, BATTLEFRONT USA
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1-201670 MASTER & COMMANDER: Napoleonic Naval Combat Rules Naval warfare in the late 18th century was the apotheosis of the ships of the line and frigates. Britain, Spain, and France perfected the designs of their vessels in order to achieve perfect sailing and gunnery platforms that combined good sailing characteristics with artillery power.

Highlighted: The great ships of the line, called three-deckers, had three decks with a number of guns varying between 98 and 114, and were the true battleships of the era. Although their sailing and maneuvering capacity was very limited, they could inflict and endure great punishment.

The 74-gun ships, ships of two decks, had good sailing ability and powerful gunnery, and were the backbone of the fleets of the line.1 vol, 48 pgs 2013 SPAIN, WARMODELLING MINIATURES
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3-202390 BY FIRE & SWORD: Players Edition Rulebook This is the players edition of the rules. This rule book has all the updated rules to play By Fire and Sword. It has been updated with new examples, clearer rules and examples. This is a sleek version without the history sections or army list sections. It is the rules only! You can still download the skirmish army lists as well as unit rules for those skirmish lists off the www.fireandsword.wargamer.pl website. Also you can use our army creator program also off of that site for free! New updates have also been highlighted in this edition.1 vol, 156 pgs 20158 POLAND, BY FIRE AND SWORD
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1-202391 THE DELUGE: Northern War 1655-1660 The supplement focuses on the events of the Northern War of 1655-1660 and introduces many changes and new elements into the game. First and foremost, three new armies make an appearance.

Transylvania: The army of prince Rakoczi, the ruler of Transylvania is coming from the South. Fast cavalry units are raiding Polish lands and the main forces of the prince are marching to meet their Swedish allies.

The Holy Roman Empire: The soldiers of this army have some old grudges to settle with the Swedes, defeats of the Thirty Years War are still fresh in their memory. Led by experienced generals, the imperial cuirassiers, knechts and dragoons come to aid the Commonwealth and Denmark.

Brandenburg: the Great Elector is playing a tricky political game by maneuvering between the warring parties. The Brandenburg-Prussian army is gathering precious experience on the battlefields of Poland, Prussia and Denmark.

Next, you will find new rules, units, and unit structures for some of the already published armies, a comprehensive historical introduction, many new astounding pieces of art and photographs, and more. The main forces of the conflict, that is the armies of Sweden and the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, are extensively restructured, taking into consideration the characteristics of this conflict. Both armies receive new Skirmish and Division levels lists. 1 vol, 200 pgs 2014 POLAND, BY FIRE AND SWORD
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1-202791 CHAIN OF COMMAND: Blitzkrieg 1940 Blitzkrieg 1940 is an expansion book for the very popular Chain Of Command game. This book includes around 60 Army lists and fifty Support lists covering the forces of France, Germany, Great Britain, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Italy. Includes rules for theater specific conditions, such as fifth columnists, river crossings, glider landings and Stuka attacks.1 vol, 124 pgs 2018 UK, TOO FAT LARDIES
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1-203780 JUDGE DREAD MINIATURES GAME The Judge Dredd miniatures game has been around a few years now, but now we are really ramping things up with a range of new models, all spearheaded by the new Judge Dredd miniatures game rulebook.

This is a 240-page, full color hardback, with all the rules you need to build a force and take to the streets of Mega-City One in a campaign that will see heroes rise and villains fall (or vice versa!). The core rules are simple and quick to learn, but with enough tactical depth to keep you playing for years to come.

Eighteen different forces are available in the core rules, giving you a wide choice to match your playing style, ranging from the iconic Judges to mutated vermin from the depths of the irradiated Cursed Earth!1 vol, 240 pgs 2012 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-204750 WITH WASHINGTON TO GLORY: Rules for the AWI 1775-1784 Tactical system for wargaming the American Revolution that covers the period from 1775 thru 1784 at the brigade level. Some of the features include: game representing 20,000 men to be completed in three to four hours. Can be used with any scale and no rebasing needed. Features HRG's Terrain Generation system. Follows historical organization and unit capabilities. Includes Battle of Newtown Scenario. Rated Leaders and Point system included.1 vol, 70 pgs 2014 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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1-204760 SCUTARII: BROADSWORD ANCIENTS SCUTARII is a complete Miniatures System for the Age of Antiquity. Covering the period from 3000 BC to 1450 AD, SCUTARII brings to gamers a fast paced system with all the detail designed to resolve large scale battles within three to four hours. Covers all the major and minor weapons and tactics 2nd Edition includes new scenarios. Can use any basing and Scale from popular rule sets. Designed for Scenario and Tournament Play. Complete Point system & various optional rules. Popular Army Lists included. Four Complete Scenarios included: MARATHON, ASCULUM, CALLINICUM, and BIBRACTE. Conversion tools for using popular Army lists from other rules.1 vol, 52 pgs 2014 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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1-204761 SCUTARII: TOURNAMENT EDITION SCUTARII: TOURNAMENT EDITION is a complete Miniatures System for the Age of Antiquity. Covering the period from 3000 B.C. to 1450 A.D., SCUTARII brings to gamers a fast paced system with all the detail designed to resolve large scale battles within 3 to 4 hours.

Covers all the major and minor weapons and tactics 2nd Edition includes new scenarios Can use any basing and Scale from popular rule sets Get a conclusion within 3 to 4 hours Designed for Scenario and Tournament Play Complete Point system & various optional rules Full Army Lists included Nine Complete Scenarios included: HYDASPES, RAPHIA, PHARSALUS, NEMEA, MARATHON, ASCULUM, CALLINICUM, & More! Conversion tools for using popular Army lists1 vol, 91 pgs 2020 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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1-204762 IGNI FERROQUE: GREAT BATTLE OF THE ANCIENT WORLD Each battle features the forces, commanders, battlefields, and any special conditions where known.

Although designed for SCUTARII rules, the scenario book is adaptable for other rules systems.

Battles featured:

KADESH 1300 B.C.
MARATHON 490 B.C.
ASCULUM 279 A.D.
CALLINICUM 531 A.D.
BIBRACTE 58 B.C.
MAGNESIA 190 B.C.
TREBIA 218 B.C.
PLATAEA 479 B.C.
CUNUXA 401 B.C.
ZAMA 202 B.C.
ISSUS 333 B.C.
HYDASPES 326 B.C.
GRANICUS 334 B.C.
CHAERONEA 338 B.C.
ARGENTORATUM 357 A.D.
CHALONS 451 A.D.
NIHRIYA 1230 B.C.
BABYLON 1225 B.C.
AD DECIMUM 533 A.D.
NEMEA 397 B.C.
PHARSALUS 48 B.C.
RAPHIA 217 B.C.
PARAITAKANE 317/316 B.C. 1 vol, 91 pgs 2021 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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1-207710 NACHTJAGER: The Battle For Northern Germany Flames of War supplement. The British Army is at the Rhine, ready to cross into Germany. Opposing them are the resolute troops of the German navy personnel and the newly raised Panzerdivision 'Clauswitz'.

When the hammer falls in late March 1945, fierce night battles erupt all along the front. Small gaps are created through which fly new better armored and upgraded gun turrets of the Comet tanks, the pinnacle in British cruiser tank design. However, the night-fighters of Panzerdivision 'Clausewitz' with their infra-red equipment await them in the shadows. History of the battles for Northern Rhine and additional rules for night fighting.1 vol, 81 pgs 2015 UK, BATTLEFRONT USA
NEW-softcover, available late February 2015 ......$20.00 DISCOUNT:10%

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1-208580 SQUADRON COMMANDER: Small Naval Actions 1700-1830 2nd edition Gunboat, our original 15mm Napoleonic small-naval-action ruleset, has grown and, with this second edition, has become Squadron Commander in an updated form. The game has been re-scaled for better playability, and is supported by a whole range of miniature crews and ships that are available in 10mm scale exclusively from our online shop. With the re-scaling, players will be able to play on a smaller game table with smaller gunboats or on a larger table with cutters, brigs of war, sloops, corvettes, frigates, Xebecs, and much more.

Full-color rulebooks of 35 pages come with one token cardboard sheet and six color cardboard deck board templates for ease of combat resolution1 vol, 35 pgs 2016 SPAIN, CAPITAN GAMES
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1-209880 DESPERADO: Skirmish Gaming in the Old West Originally published in 1992, Desperado has become the most beloved Old West miniatures game of all time. Simple and light-hearted, it is the ideal game for conventions and large groups of people who are more concerned with having fun than winning at all costs. This edition includes the original rules verbatim, with additional house rules, design notes, photos, and modeling reference from Knuckleduster Miniatures.1 vol, 66 pgs 2015 US, KNUCKLEDUSTER
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1-209970 TEAM YANKEE: Rules -- Flames of War World War Three Team Yankee Flames of War World War Three is based on the novel by Harold Coyle of the same name.

Rulebook is 120 pages long and includes the background and complete US and Soviet forces and scenarios from the novel. Similar to FoW, but faster paced, more streamlined rules that do not attempt to define every situation, more cards, fewer special rules, and includes tournament play.

Expect many plastic kits for tanks, helicopters, and other units.1 vol, 120 pgs 2015 UK, BATTLEFRONT USA
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1-210270 IRON CROSS: WWII Wargaming in Miniature (For 15mm, 20mm, and 28mm Scales) Iron Cross uses a dynamic activation system which means players are always involved and constantly faced with tactical decisions. Playable in any scale, forces represent formations from company to battalion size. This book contains the rules, scenarios, and orders of battle for German, US, British and Soviet forces from 1944-45 in the European theater of operations.

A typical Iron Cross force battle pits forces from company to battalion size against each other. In
attacker vs defender scenarios, there is a sizable disparity.

Iron Cross asserts it is compact, easy to learn, and has tons of decision making, tension, and tactical nuances. It says it is better than anything on this scale and gives you a game that feels like WWII and looks like WWII. It's a game that gamers can quickly pick up, without the extra padding in other WWII games to enable the player to concentrate on close quarters engagements between opposing forces of tanks and infantry.1 vol, 32 pgs 2015 UK, GREAT ESCAPE GAMES
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1-211060 OPEN COMBAT: Rules for Fighting Miniature Battles Open Combat puts you in command of a warband of fighters led by their charismatic (or frightening) leader as they match themselves against their foes. Who the combatants are and what they are fighting about is down to you, your miniature collection and what you have the 'itch' to play. Suitable for any pre-gunpowder historical period or fantasy setting. Create the heroes, adventures, and battles of your imagination.

* Use any miniatures & terrain you have
* Only a small area required (24x24 inches)
* Suitable for pre-gunpowder historical periods and fantasy settings
* Customize the characteristics of your fighters, 'stat' them any way you like
* Fast setup and play time (30-40 minutes)1 vol, 102 pgs 2016 UK, SECOND THUNDER
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1-211061 OPEN COMBAT: Sword Masters Supplement Expansion Set for Open Combat: Extra skills, abilities, weapons, scenarios, and rules.

Includes:

* New skills and abilities specifically for sword fighter models to capture the sense of drama and/or flamboyance often associated with them
* Extra skills for general use
* New items of equipment
* New terrain rules including: swinging from chandeliers/rigging, low obstacles (trip hazards), improvised projectiles (such as kicking/throwing things from tables) and more
* New scenarios to play including The Duel, For Honour, and Brawl
* Plus sample profiles, two new actions, guidance for setting up terrain using the new rules for maximum mayhem and advice for linking games together into a micro campaign.

Scenarios include: 'The Duel', one versus one combat (perfect for a super quick game or to try out new approaches to creating profiles). 'For Honour' where warbands fight for the honor of their clan/school/family in ritual combat and 'The Brawl', where we see a fight erupt out in an otherwise relatively peaceful environment (models start unarmed but they can scrabble to grab a weapon as the fighting gets under way). Also included are hints and tips, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) along with sample profiles for a selection of combatants to help inspire you (or to pick from if you're a bit short on time).1 vol, 28 pgs 2016 UK, SECOND THUNDER
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1-211140 THE CHICAGO WAY: Rules In The Chicago Way you control a gang of driven men determined to achieve their goals no matter the cost. Choose from hard-nosed Gangsters, two-bit gangs of Moonshiners, unswerving Prohibition Agents, or bright-eyed squads of Police officers. Campaigns in The Chicago Way represent a season of violent activity as the 'good guys' and 'bad guys' tussle for control of their patch against rival bootleggers, or to sweep the streets clean of the criminal fraternity.

The Chicago Way is the 28mm skirmish game in Prohibition era United States from Great Escape Games. With an accompanying range of 28mm miniatures, vehicles and pre-painted buildings, players can gun down the opposition as they vie for control of the city. The Chicago Way rule book provides all the rules to play, four competing factions, and a campaign system in which your characters gain skills and your boss exerts his influence over his rivals.

The rule book comes with a 54-card deck of cards and an A3-sized campaign map. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2016 UK, GREAT ESCAPE GAMES
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1-211150 MARLBURIAN COMMANDER Adapted from Napoleonic rules set Divisional Commander for Marlburian era of linear formations and rigidity of units. Starting with the War of Spanish Succession, battlefield command evolved with more flexible formations and tactics to gain in firepower and control.1 vol, 56 pgs 2016 SPAIN, CAPITAN GAMES
NEW-pb, available late April 2016 ......$34.00

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1-212170 DEUS VULT: Burn & Loot This game focuses on small engagements fought between the 11th and 14th centuries in both Eastern and Western Europe. With Burn & Loot, you can simulate any kinds of battle, from small clashes between patrols, to large battles and attacks on strongholds.

Several battle scenarios are included in this book so you can face a new challenge every time you play. Also includes army lists that allow you to quickly and easily assemble a force for battle.1 vol, 72 pgs 2016 UK, FIREFORGE
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1-212171 DEUS VULT: Burn & Loot - Wrath of the Northmen This is the first supplement for Burn & Loot, the historical miniatures wargaming rule system for Medieval Era. Northman covers the early medieval period in western and northern Europe (a period roughly from 650AD until 1070AD). You will need a copy of the Burn & Loot wargame rules to use this supplement and its Army Lists.

In this book you will find a brief history of the Viking, a comprehensive map showing all the Viking's raid, the rules you need to field your new Armies, plus new Scenarios and rules for a Campaign in the Viking period. Also includes new Traits and Reactions related to the Dark Ages, including Vikings.1 vol, 48 pgs 2017 UK, FIREFORGE
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2-213000 SWORDPOINT: Ancient and Medieval Miniatures Rules 2nd edition SWORDPOINT is a revised and updated set of 'Big Battle' game rules for fighting actions in the ancient and medieval periods. Games of SWORDPOINT involve between 100 and 250 figures per side arranged into multiple units. The game is designed to last about 2 hours and encourages the use of historical tactics and emphazises the need to maintain cohesion in the army's battle line, without being prescriptive. An extensive series of publications is planned and the game will enjoy the support of web downloads, living FAQ and a range of supported events. Comprehensive diagrams and scenarios. Compatible with all existing Swordpoint supplements, army lists etc. 1 vol, 55 pgs 2016 UK, GRIPPING BEAST
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1-213001 SWORDPOINT: Dark Age Armies Dark Age Armies provides you with all the information you need to field Dark Age Armies in your games of Swordpoint. The book covers the period 300 AD to 1066 AD and contains 48 army lists with many variants.1 vol, 66 pgs 2016 UK, GRIPPING BEAST
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1-213002 SWORDPOINT: Classical Armies Classical Armies provides you with all the information you need to field Classical Armies in your games of Swordpoint. The book covers the period 500 BC to 300 AD and contains 59 army lists with many variants.1 vol, 54 pgs 2017 UK, GRIPPING BEAST
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1-213003 SWORDPOINT: Medieval Armies Classical Armies provides you with all the information you need to build Medieval Armies in your games of Swordpoint. The book covers the period 1066 AD to 1526 AD and contains 48 army lists with many variants.1 vol, 54 pgs 2017 UK, GRIPPING BEAST
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1-213004 SWORDPOINT: Chariot Armies Ancient Rules Swordpoint Chariot Armies contains 35 army lists for provides Swordpoint armies from the period 3000 BC to 700 BC. You must own Swordpoint to use this book.

Contains the following lists: Sumerian and Akkadian, Old and Middle Kingdom Egyptian, Elam
Minoan & Early Mycenaean, Libyan, Nubian, Harappan Indian, Arab Nomad, Early Assyrian, Early Babylonian, Shang Chinese, Early Eastern Tribes, Old Hittite Kingdom, Hyksos, European Bronze Age, Mitanni, Syrian and Canaanite, Aryan Indian, New Kingdom Egyptian, Hittite Empire, Middle Assyrian, Sea Peoples, Trojan War, Philistine, Dark Age Greece, Israelite, Zhou Chinese, Libyan Egyptian, Cimmerian and Scythian, Urartian, Kushite Egyptian, Later Babylonian, Neo-Assyrian, and Saite Egyptian.1 vol, 54 pgs 2017 UK, GRIPPING BEAST
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1-213005 SWORDPOINT: Charlemagne The first Campaign supplement for the Swordpoint ancient and medieval rule set allows you to refight the campaigns of legendary Frankish King, Charlemagne. Contains three new and five extended army lists plus nine new scenarios.1 vol, 54 pgs 2018 UK, GRIPPING BEAST
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1-213006 SWORDPOINT: To the Ends of the Earth Wars of Alexander and his Successors Campaign supplement for the SWORDPOINT Ancient & Medieval Wargames Rule set. Includes 5 new army lists, 12 extended or tailored army lists, and 10 scenarios.

Army Lists
* Philip and the Rise of Macedon: Early Macedonian Army to 359 BC and Reformed Macedonian Army 359 BC to 328 BC
* Control of Greece: Greek Alliance Army
* Securing the Borders: Thracian Army
* Alexander and the Great Persian Adventure: Persian Army
* To the Ends of the Earth: Alexandrian Macedonian Army 328 BC to 323 BC and Indian Army
* Death of Alexander and the Successor Wars: Antigonos' Army; Eumenes' Army; and Coalition Army
* Struggles for Greece: Later Macedonian Army and Greek Army 280 BC to 146 BC
* The Gallic Invasion of Greece and Asia Minor: Aetolian League Army
* Asia and Egypt: Ptolemy II and the Kingdom of Kush: Ptolemaic Army and Kushite Army
* Asia and Egypt: The Seleucid Empire Splinters and Recovers: Graeco-Bactrian Army and Seleucid Army of Antiochos III in 209 BC1 vol, 54 pgs 2019 UK, GRIPPING BEAST
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1-213007 SWORDPOINT: Genghis Khan Swordpoint Genghis Khan is a campaign supplement for the Swordpoint Ancient & Medieval Rules set. It provides you with all the information you need to refight the campaigns of the legendary Mongol rules, Genghis Khan!

The book contains three new and six tailored or revised Army Lists plus nine new scenarios.

Mongol 1206AD to 1227AD

Xi XIa 1038AD to 1227AD

Jin Dynasty 1115AD to 1234AD

Kara-Khitai 1132AD to 1218AD

Khwarezmian Emoire 1218AD to 1223AD

Kipchak 1200AD to 1280AD

Georgia 1089AD to 1221AD

Rus 1132 to 1243AD

Volgar Bulgar 965AD to 1241AD

Unless specified in the appropriate Players Pack, these armies are tournament legal!
1 vol, 54 pgs 2020 UK, GRIPPING BEAST
NEW-pb, available late May 2020 ......$20.00 rct

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1-213008 SWORDPOINT: The Hundred Years War Swordpoint The Hundred Years War is a supplement for the Swordpoint Ancient and Medieval Wargames Rule set. It provides all the information you need to refight the campaigns of The Hundred Years War, the Anglo-Scottish Wars and the period's conflicts in the Iberian Peninsula. It includes 18 new and extended Army Lists, four scenarios, and a campaign system.1 vol, 54 pgs 2021 UK, GRIPPING BEAST
NEW-softcover, available early December 2021 ......$32.00 rct

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1-213041 WARSAW 28th-30th July 1656: Scenario Book Warsaw 28th-30th July 1656 is a first book from the new series of expansions for the rule set By Fire and Sword and includes battles, military formations, and commanders.

The main part of the rule book: Six scenarios linked in campaign which allows you to recreate the most important moments of the battle of Warsaw. Also included: new skirmish and regiment lists, including Carl Gustav's Horse Guard Regiment and Polish-Tartar skirmishers.

There are also new profiles including Jan Kazimierz royal winged hussar's banner, the three monarchs participating in the battle, and the general situation in 1656 Poland and short analysis of the battle and its consequences for the remaining part of Polish-Swedish war.1 vol, 48 pgs 2016 POLAND, BY FIRE AND SWORD
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1-213410 COMRADES IN BATTLE: ACW Skirmish Rules New card-driven rules for American Civil War 1861 - 1865 skirmishing.

Based in our well known game Company Commander with modifications to re-scale the game for more full skirmish actions. For those who regularly play table top wargames, the concept will provide them with a different experience that gives a true flavor of small actions involving just a few men up to a small squad.

For example: a Confederate cavalry raiding party arrive at a small but key railway junction where they tear up the lines and pile the wooden sleepers for burning. The main body move off to the next objective, while a dozen men, under the command of a Sergeant-major, remain behind to ensure the sleepers are beyond use. Suddenly, they hear the approach of footsteps which can only be the enemy. It's too late to dash for freedom so they will have to fight.

Fortunately, the enemy is only a little stronger in numbers than them, so they are hopeful of a good outcome. This is just one scenario that the players' imaginations might come up with. In the rulebook, there are others.1 vol, 50 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-213590 TERRA INCOGNITA: Company Level Colonial Miniatures Rules Terra Incognita blends historical events with a fast and fun company level miniatures rules. Re-fight the struggle for conquest and exploration for the Americas or other parts of the world. Company level rules designed for 1510-1870 action battles resolved within 2-3 hours.

Can be used with any scale and no rebasing required. Smallest formation is Company, Section, or Squadron. Extensive treatment for Natives and Skirmish strategy. Combine with the soon to be released Spanish Colonial Campaign Book. Allows for a fast framework to create scenarios and play them out in a sitting.1 vol, 50 pgs 2017 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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1-213600 TRAVEL BATTLE: A Complete Napoleonic Wargame in a Portable Box Contains 160 infantry, 24 cavalry, four guns, 12 crew, and six brigadier figures at an 8mm scale and color-coded in red and blue. There are also two 10-inch square terrain boards with 3D roads, hills, six buildings and walls which can be arranged in any combination for 16 different environments. In addition, the boards are marked with one-inch grid squares to avoid the need for a ruler. Rounding out the package are four dice and a set of rules.1 vol, 206 pgs 2017 UK, PERRY MINIATURES
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2-214560 GREAT HALL BURNING: Viking Age Adventure Allows you to adventure during the Viking Age, the period from the late 8th century to the mid-11th century. You start in command of one warband. If you succeed in battle and in your raids, you can raise your Social Standing and gather more men. As your Fame grows, you rise in rank until someday, you become King. Or you could be.

Great Hall Burning can be played solo, same side with everyone against the game, or head to head against your friends. Play with any figures you already have in any scale, metal, plastic or paper. Play with counters or pen and paper. Play it as a campaign where all your battles are linked together or as a one-off game. Bottom line: Just play it.you'll be glad you did!

* Rules for fighting small Raids to large Stand Up Battles.
* Four Army Lists covering the people of the Viking Age.
* Rules for combat that work just as well for small skirmishes or big battles on the land and sea.
* A complete, but easy to track campaign system to give meaning to your games.
* A variety of pre-generated games.
* A complete Viking Settlement with different characters that allow you the option to play a little RPG-Lite.
* A low bookkeeping system to track how well you are doing.
* Retirement rules to determine how well or badly you ended up after your career has ended.
* All this and much more.1 vol, 76 pgs 2018 US, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-216050 LORDS & SERVANTS: Medieval Skirmish Rules Refight patrol clashes to small battles in the dark age and medieval era using 80 to 100 figures per side. Choose from three formats: Small, Medium, and Large. This book includes 10 generic scenarios suitable for all periods and a point system to allow you to customize your units. Quick reference sheets, Action Points counters, and markers included.1 vol, 48 pgs 2018 ITALY, DADI & PIOMBO
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1-216070 'NAM: The Vietnam War Miniatures Game Vietnam. In a small corner of the world, one of the most bloody wars to be fought occurred in this small county in Southeast Asia. Traditionally framed as a war of small skirmishes, long patrols, and guerilla ambushes, there is a lot more that happened, including full-scale offensives and pitched battles.

The US and its allies have all the advantages of mobility and firepower. The ubiquitous Huey helicopter has become a symbol of the war itself as it carries troops into battle and unloads rockets on the enemy. Heavily armed flotillas sail up the windy Mekong Delta. Heavy tanks and M113 'tracks' bash their way through the jungle searching for enemy strong points, and resolute 'grunts' hold firebases against fierce enemy assaults.

Meanwhile, the Nationalists have all the advantages of the home team. They fight as guerillas, choosing the time and place of major operations or surprise attacks and appearing from nowhere to ambush enemy hunting them. When the time is right, they even commit their tanks, armored personnel carriers, and seasoned troops into the fray to achieve total victory.

Groovy '60s soundtrack not included.1 vol, 1 pgs 2018 UK, BATTLEFRONT MINIATURES
V.GOOD-dj, one copy only...First come, first served ......$30.00 DISCOUNT:15%

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2-216070 'NAM: The Vietnam War Miniatures Game Rules set based on Team Yankee system also includes missions and a comprehensive list of American, South Vietnamese, North Vietnamese, and ANZAC forces. 1 vol, 232 pgs 2018 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
NEW-hardback edition ......$43.00

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2-216090 SAGA: 2nd Edition - Rules Only, Revised Edition Features the fixes, updates, and clarifications previously presented in FAQs since 2018. This opportunity has been taken to rewrite some passages to make them easier for new players to understand. However, the rules themselves do not fundamentally change.

This is the 2nd edition of the popular skirmish game and contains only the rules -- army lists are contained in separate supplements. System can cover any heroic age, whether they are historical, mythological, or imaginary from the minds of writers.

Players control a warband, made of 30 or so figures, chosen from among the available SAGA factions. Each warband uses special SAGA dice that grant them particular abilities in battle and a specific Battle Board.1 vol, 24 pgs 2022 UK, STUDIO TOMAHAWK
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1-216091 SAGA AGE OF VIKINGS: Saga Supplement for 2nd edition Saga The attack on the monastery of Lindisfarne in 793 marked the beginning of the story of the Vikings -- also known as the Northmen, Sea Wolves, and Scourge of the Faithful. Soon, pillaging and looting transformed into the armies of the powerful Scandinavian kingdoms that descended upon Europe -- conquering countries, ransoming kings, and founding colonies.

SAGA Age of Vikings covers Europe from the emergence of the Norse kingdoms to the Battle of Hastings with 12 factions covering all four corners of Europe during this period, each with its own Battle Board, history, legendary units and special rules. Also includes rules for mercenary units and an appendix on Relics & Artifacts.

You will need a copy of the SAGA Rulebook to use this universe/supplement. This book comes with 12 Battle Boards which may not be sold separately.

Factions covered are: Anglo-Saxons, Welsh (including Strathclyde), Normans (including the Bretons), Vikings, Anglo-Danes, Last Romans (Byzantines), Norse-Gaels, Irish, Pagan Rus, Scots, Carolingians, and Jomsvikings. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2018 UK, STUDIO TOMAHAWK
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1-216093 SAGA: Age of Hannibal for 2nd Edition Saga Contain six new Battle Boards, new special rules and equipment, mercenaries, ruses and also something called SAGA Epic. Epic allows you to play out large-scale battles using the SAGA rules which is very fitting considering the period1 vol, 96 pgs 2020 UK, STUDIO TOMAHAWK
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1-216095 SAGA: AGE OF ALEXANDER -- For 2nd Edition Saga Second SAGA supplement to cover Antiquity describes the many events that forged the Greek world, starting with the Persian Wars and ending in the chaotic agony of the Successors. This Universe presents six new factions. Some factions include multiple variants, and all of them come with their Battle Boards, historical summary, Legendary Units, and Special Rules. Factions: Greek Cities, Persians, Thracians, Macedonians, Indians, and Successors.1 vol, 96 pgs 2022 UK, STUDIO TOMAHAWK
NEW-pb, available early November 2022 ......$52.00 inc

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1-216980 WHAT A TANKER: WWII Tank Combat Rules Game of WWII tank combat which focusses on the players taking command of one (or more) tanks and fighting their way through the battlefields of WWII.

The emphasis of the game sees tank crews gain experience and, as a consequence of achieving successful kills against enemy tanks, advance up the career ladder. Crews can progress to command a succession of the iconic armored vehicles of WWII or may choose to remain as an Ace in one AFV. With experience comes the ability to better influence the battle and gain an edge over your opponents, but remember, even the greatest Ace can be brought down by a lucky shot from a raw crew. As well as hunting down your foe, you must protect your experienced crew as a valuable asset in war.

The rules are 72-full color pages in total, including scenarios and full lists for France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Japan, the Soviet Union and the United States. The great campaign system allows you to progress your tank crew to the illusive Ace status and through a series of iconic tanks of WWII.1 vol, 72 pgs 2018 UK, TOO FAT LARDIES
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1-216980B WHAT A TANKER: WWII Tank Combat Rules with Markers Rules includes plastic markers.

Game of WWII tank combat which focusses on the players taking command of one (or more) tanks and fighting their way through the battlefields of WWII.

The emphasis of the game sees tank crews gain experience and, as a consequence of achieving successful kills against enemy tanks, advance up the career ladder. Crews can progress to command a succession of the iconic armored vehicles of WWII or may choose to remain as an Ace in one AFV. With experience comes the ability to better influence the battle and gain an edge over your opponents, but remember, even the greatest Ace can be brought down by a lucky shot from a raw crew. As well as hunting down your foe, you must protect your experienced crew as a valuable asset in war.

The rules are 72-full color pages in total, including scenarios and full lists for France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Japan, the Soviet Union and the United States. The great campaign system allows you to progress your tank crew to the illusive Ace status and through a series of iconic tanks of WWII.1 vol, 72 pgs 2018 UK, TOO FAT LARDIES
NEW-softcover with plastic markers ......$59.00

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1-217010 1914: Rules and Card Deck 1914 shares some mechanisms with our WWII game, Iron Cross. The battalion is the core tactical element in the game, in a formation that is roughly the size of a British brigade, in an action/reaction system. Players act as the overall commander for the battle, developing and coordinating a plan for the achievement of operational objectives, and entrusting individual battalions to execute those plans. 1 vol, 40 pgs 2018 UK, GREAT ESCAPE GAMES
NEW-softcover ......$28.00

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1-218110 BY FIRE & SWORD: Task Force This book will allow you to play at the Task Force level of By Fire and Sword. Task force is larger than skirmish play and slightly smaller than division level play. It takes the best elements of both the skirmish game you love as well as the large elements from division play and combines them into a unique and dynamic gaming experience for By Fire and Sword. The Players Edition of the rulebook is required to play.

All preorders and preorder Task Force Bundles will receive Janusz Radziwill (1612-1655), Prince of Birze and Dubienka, Field Hetman of Lithuania (from 1646), Grand Hetman of Lithuania (from 1654) -- One of the best Lithuanian commanders in history.1 vol, 160 pgs 2018 POLAND, BY FIRE AND SWORD
NEW-softcover, available mid October 2018 ......$40.00

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1-219710 MORTAL GODS: Core Box Set Greece has proven her might and the forces of the vast Persian Empire have been repulsed. Each City-State believes it played a key part in the victory and this new-found pride has brought about rivalry, greed and conflict. Generals and statesmen vie for power and wealth in the chaos, risking exile or execution while the boldest and ambitious gather to them their Hoplites; these tough warriors, armour clad and trained in war, stand loyal to their archon's city or ideals. The price of failure being exile or death.

Mortal Gods is a skirmish tabletop game played with roughly 15-25 models on each side. Players select their force before each game based around a single heroic leader, or 'Lochagos', along with a number of loyal companions.

Players alternate activating one warrior or a group of warriors - moving and fighting to achieve the scenario objectives, whether that be cutting down the enemy, defending an outpost or finding and protecting an important character. As you play through the game, your hero can acquire new gifts, and perhaps even catch the eye of the gods to gain victory - such choices are what create Mortal Gods.

Box Contents
* 38 x plastic Victrix Ancient Greek miniatures, made up of the following:
* 2 x Mercenary Hoplite frames (16 miniatures)
* 1 x Unarmored hoplite frames (8 miniatures)
* 1 x Peltast frame (8 miniatures)
* 3 x Mini slinger frames (6 miniatures)

(The above provides two equal sized medium forces or one large force. The box contents can be used to represent Mercenary Greek Lochoi or other cities, with a simple painting solution. The 28mm miniatures in this box require assembly and are supplied unpainted.)

* Bases - singles and groups
* 2 x movement sticks
* The Mortal Gods Rulebook
* 10 x Mortal Gods Dice (white & black)
* 15 x Damage Dice (red & white)
* 1 x D6
* 2 x Quick Reference Sheet

* 98 x Lochos Roster Cards, including Phalanx Cards
* 30 x Gift Cards
* 30 x Omen Cards
* 5 x Injury Cards
* 20 x White activation markers
* 20 x Back activation markers
* 3 x Red Omen markers1 vol, 38 pgs 2019 UK, WAR BANNER
NEW-box ......$68.00 rct

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1-219780 SAGA: Age of Magic Dragons, sorcerers, and paladins descend upon SAGA's gaming tables in the Age of Magic. Assemble a warband from one of six factions, recruit new units like Monsters, Creatures and War Machines, and confront your opponents with the aid of powerful sorceries.

You will need a copy of the SAGA Rulebook to use this supplement. This 108-page book is accompanied by six Battle Boards, which cannot be sold separately. You can use existing collections of fantasy figures, and to create their own gaming universe.

The Age of Magic includes:
* 6 archetypal factions from the worlds of fantasy so you can use your collections of fantasy figures to play SAGA.
* Legendary units and warbands for each faction to let you personalize your units.
* New rules and equipment to represent these worlds' most iconic units.
* Complete rules for Magic.
* A Grimoire of more than thirty spells divided into six Domains of Magic.
* An impressive photo gallery of armies and battle scenes to inspire players in building their own warbands.1 vol, 108 pgs 2019 UK, STUDIO TOMAHAWK
NEW-hardback ......$50.00 rct

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1-219940 SEVEN DAYS TO THE RIVER RHINE: Rules Book and Card Deck Simulates armored combat during the 1980's in Europe when the Cold War between the NATO alliance and Soviet led Warsaw Pact could easily have turned Hot. Rules are deliberately uncomplicated with emphasis on large, multi-player games. Action/reaction style activation system to pursue capture of objectives. Includes free 18-card Tactical Advantage deck.1 vol, 44 pgs 2019 UK, GREAT ESCAPE GAMES
NEW-softcover ......$28.00 rct

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2-220950 SPQR: Ancients Miniatures Rules - Revised Edition 'Death or Glory' SPQR allows you to build a complete Warband capable of scouting out enemy armies, clashing across borders, and conducting raids on farms and villages. Units in SPQR are divided into two broad categories; heroes and minions. Units of five or more minions form the bulk of your Warband, faceless henchmen who have been sworn into your service. Heroes are powerful individuals that will grow in stature from battle to battle, gaining new talents and becoming true legends on the ancient battlefield.

The revised rulebook contains everything you need to create your own Hero to lead your Warband and includes 18 unique talent trees to select a style for your chosen warriors. 1 vol, 196 pgs 2021 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-softback, inventory reduction sale ......$40.00 DISCOUNT:20% rct

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1-221999 ALBEDO COMBAT PATROL 164: Core Card Decks 2 x 50-card player decks and 1 x 26-card activation deck (using a format similar to Buck Surdu's Combat Patrol).1 vol, 114 pgs 2019 UK, SALLY 4th
NEW-softcover, available late October 2019 ......$28.00 rct

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1-222210 MILITES MUNDI: Ancient and Medieval Rules Milites Mundi, based upon the Swordpoint system but for smaller scale figures, is a 'big battle' rule set for fighting ancient and medieval actions. Includes 12 scenarios, index, and comprehensive diagrams.

Games of Milites Mundi involve hundreds of figures per side arranged into multiple units. The game is designed to last for two hours and encourages the use of historical tactics and formations (without being prescriptive) and emphasizes the need to maintain cohesion in the army's battle line and sweeping flank attacks.1 vol, 58 pgs 2019 UK, GRIPPING BEAST
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1-2231000 Victory at Sea - Battle for the Pacific Victory at Sea is a 1:1800 scale game of naval combat during the Second World War Victory at Sea includes capital ships, aircraft carriers, submarines, aircraft and more, allowing you to play out skirmishes involving single destroyers hunting down merchant men, to the clashing of massive fleets against implacable enemies

The starter set includes 1/1800 scale US and Japanese cruisers and destroyers as they fight for supremacy in the Pacific Ocean

Contents:
A4 Battle of the Pacific Rules manual
Die-cut game tokens sheet
15 Warlord Resin model ships:
USS Indianapolis 1944
USS Northampton 1942
USS Chicago 1942
Mogami 1939
Kumano 1944
Furutaka 1939
Fubuki-class Destroyer x3
Fletcher-class Destroyer x 6
Ship Cards and damage sliders x 15
Ten-sided dice x 4
Six-sided dice x 12
A0 Sea Mat x2

Ships are in Warlord Resin
1 vol, 1 pgs 2020 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box ......$90.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-2231001 Victory at Sea - Royal Navy fleet box Contents:
Eagle-class Carrier - HMS Eagle 1940
King George V-class Battleship - HMS Duke of York 1943
Leander-class cruiser - HMS Neptune 1941
Edinburgh-class cruiser - HMS Belfast 1942
Dido-class cruiser - HMS Dido 1940
Tribal-class Destroyer x3
Torpedo-Bomber Aircraft - Fairey Swordfish x4 flights
Ship Cards and Damage Sliders
Assembly Instructions


Ships are in Resin and Warlord Resin
1 vol, 1 pgs 2020 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box ......$144.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-2231002 Victory at Sea - Kriegsmarine fleet box Contents:
Scharnhorst-class Battleship - Scharnhorst 1939
Admiral Hipper -class cruiser - Blucher 1940
Admiral Hipper -class cruiser - Prinz Eugen 1940
Admiral Hipper-class cruiser - Admiral Hipper 1939
K?nigsberg -class cruiser - Koln 1941
K?nigsberg -class cruiser - Konigsberg 1940
Type 1936A-class Destroyer x3
Dive Bomber Aircraft - Junker Ju-87 Stuka flight x4 flights
Ship Cards and Damage Sliders
Assembly Instructions


Ships are in Resin and Warlord Resin
1 vol, 1 pgs 2020 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box ......$144.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-2231003 Victory at Sea - US Navy fleet box Contents:
New Mexico-class Battleship - USS New Mexico 1941-42
Essex class Carrier - USS Essex 1944
Northampton-class Cruiser - USS Houston 1940
Northampton -class Cruiser - USS Chester 1941
Portland-class Cruiser - USS Portland 1942
Clemson-class Destroyer x3
Fighter Bomber Aircraft - F4-U Corsair x4 flights
Ship Cards and Damage Sliders
Assembly Instructions

Ships are in Resin and Warlord Resin
1 vol, 1 pgs 2020 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box ......$144.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-2231004 Victory at Sea - IJN fleet box Contents:
Kongo -class Battleship Kongo 1941
Shokaku-class Carrier - Zuikaku
Mogami-class Cruiser - Suzuya 1944
Mogami-class Cruiser - Mikuma 1942
Agano-class Cruiser - Yahagi 1943
Kagero-class Destroyer 1941 x3
Fighter Aircraft - Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero x 4 flights
Ship Cards and Damage Sliders
Assembly Instructions

Ships are in Resin and Warlord Resin
1 vol, 1 pgs 2020 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box ......$144.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-2231009 VICTORY AT SEA: Battle for the Pacific Rules Only - new edition VICTORY AT SEA: Battle for the Pacific -- Rules Only: New Edition

New Edition of the Victory at Sea rules contains the complete rules for fighting naval battles, including the use of aircraft, submersibles, and coastal defences. Also: Detailed background notes on the progression of naval warfare through WWII, 28 historic scenarios covering every theatre over the span of the whole war, and extensive fleet lists for all the major belligerents, providing game statistics for hundreds of unique ships, submarines, aircraft, and MTBs.

The Battle for the Pacific was only the beginning. Victory at Sea is the game of naval combat during the Second World War. Throughout 1939-45, the nations of the world duelled across the oceans across the globe, only to discover the fundamental nature of naval warfare changing in the face of rapidly developing technologies. Now you can play out these confrontations on the tabletop with entire fleets drawn from the Royal Navy, US Navy, Imperial Japanese Navy, German Kriegsmarine or any of the other nations featured in Victory at Sea.

From skirmishes involving single destroyers hunting down merchantmen to the clashing of massive battleships, from invasions of islands across the Pacific to mastering waves of dive bombers, Victory at Sea enables you to fight exciting battles that take place on the oceans of World War II.
1 vol, 248 pgs 2021 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-2231011 Victory at Sea - USS Idaho USS Idaho, the third of three ships of the New Mexico-class of Battleship, was the fourth vessel to bear the name. She was launched in June 1917 and commissioned in March 1919. She was armed with a battery of twelve 14' guns in four turrets and was protected with heavy armour plate (13.5' thick in the main belt).1 vol, 1 pgs 2020 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box ......$27.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-2231012 Victory at Sea - Bismark Two Bismarck-class battleships were built for the Kriegsmarine. Bismarck was the first, named for the Chancellor (Otto von Bismarck). The battleship was laid down in July 1936 and launched February 1939. She and her sister ship, Tirpitz, were two of the largest battleships built by any European power, and certainly the largest built by Germany. Whilst the physical power they held was tremendous, they also wreaked psychological havoc amongst the allies. Churchill was determined that the two battleships not be let loose upon the Atlantic.1 vol, 1 pgs 2020 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-2231013 Victory at Sea - Yamato Yamato 'Great Harmony' and her sister ship, Musashi, were constructed shortly before the outbreak of World War II. They were the heaviest and most powerfully armed battleships ever constructed; armed with nine 18.1 inch Type 94 main guns - the largest guns ever mounted on a warship.1 vol, 1 pgs 2020 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-2231014 Victory at Sea - HMS Warspite HMS Warspite was a Queen Elizabeth-class battleship of the Royal Navy. Built during the early 1910s, she served in the First World War, including at the Battle of Jutland. Modernized in the 1930s, she went on to serve in the Second World War.1 vol, 1 pgs 2020 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box ......$27.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-2231015 VICTORY AT SEA: Merchant fleet Box contains:
3 x Liberty Merchant Ship
3 x Victory Merchant Ship
1 x SS Ohio Tanker Ship
Ship Cards and Damage Sliders
1 vol, 1 pgs 2020 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box ......$90.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-2231016 Victory at Sea -USS Missouri Only the mighty Yamato displaced more than the massive, yet very fast, Iowa-class battleships. The last battleship to be commissioned by the USA, USS Missouri known as the 'Mighty Mo' acted as venue for the Japanese surrender in WWII. Iowa-class ships saw service far beyond the Second World War and were upgraded with modern electronics, weapons systems and cruise missiles - USS Missouri was finally decommissioned in 1992 after a distinguished career1 vol, 1 pgs 2020 UK, WARLORD GAMES
NEW-box, available mid October 2020 ......$27.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-223340 EAGLES PREY: Villa Rides! Mexican Revolution company level rules 1910-1923 VILLA RIDES! Recreate the Wild and Crazy Mexican Revolution. A complete Miniatures system that is fast paced with all the detail designed into larger rules. 1 vol, 100 pgs 2020 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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1-223700 TRIUMPH - Version 1.1 Triumph! uses a variant of the standard ancients basing system. Most frequently this is 15mm figures on 40mm wide bases and 25mm figures on 60mm wide bases. However, the rules are base-width independent and work with bases of any width.

Triumph! uses a lightweight point system, so there is some variation in army size. For the standard game, most armies are in the range of 12 to 16 stands.

The standard game board is rectangular, 24 base-widths wide and 16 base-widths deep. This works out to a little larger than 3' x 2' for 15mm figures on 40mm bases.

From set-up to finish, a game of Triumph! usually takes about one hour to play. 1 vol, 68 pgs 2020 US, WASHINGTON GRAND COMPANY
NEW-wirebound softcover ......$30.00 rct

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1-227580 MYTHIC AMERICAS WARLORDS OF EREHWON: Rulebook New version still keeps at its heart a singular objective in mind - to allow for fast-paced and exciting miniature battles upon a standard-sized table between rival forces known as Warbands. A Warband represents your own band of warriors - courageous humans, blood-thirsty monsters, legendary heroes, and mythological entities from the depths of the darkest myths. Contains all the rules you need to get playing, a wealth of scenarios, and four full army lists for the Tribal Nations, The Aztecs, The Mayans, and The Incas. It also includes background with tactical tips and painting tips for each of the four warbands.

Provides a scenario-driven approach to your games that offers plenty of opportunities to reward tactical play, but at the same time keeps things manageable in terms of the size of forces and space required. The game still uses 10-sided and Order dice, making for a game with mechanical depth and considerable adaptability. The Order dice test system offers Warband leaders tactical freedom, but the game still offers lots of opportunity for fate and chance to have a say in the outcome of your battles. 1 vol, 157 pgs 2020 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-230280 BLOOD & STEEL: Victorian Age Combat 1837-1901 Skirmish level game set during the reign of Queen Victoria that focuses on combat at the fringes of larger battles. It's based on the same mechanics as Blood & Plunder and Blood & Valor, but with key changes that makes it a different gaming experience. The following conflicts (and force lists) are included:

* 2nd Seminole War (United States & Seminoles)
* Mexican American War (United States & Mexico)
* US Civil War (Union & Confederacy)
* 2nd Taranaki War (Great Britain & Maori)
* Anglo-Zulu War (Great Britain & Zulu)
* Spanish American War (United States & Spain)1 vol, 156 pgs 2022 US, FIRELOCK GAMES
NEW-hardback ......$45.00 rct

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1-235290 BROADSWORD: Age of Chivalry Grand Battle Rule Covers the Norman Conquest to the collapse of Moorish Spain; from the vast desert battles of the Crusades to the Fall of Constantinople and more from 1066 to 1492. Can be used with any scale and no rebasing needed, offers historical organization and unit capabilities, uses HRG's Terrain Generation system, designed for a 30,000-man game to be completed in 3-4 hours, includes rules for Native Tribes & Far Eastern foes, and offers a point system. 1 vol, 50 pgs 2022 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
NEW-pb ......$30.00 DISCOUNT:10% rct

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1-235920 MARS: Code Aurora Sci-Fi Skirmish Rules These generic Sci-Fi and futuristic skirmish game that can be played with any type of miniatures thanks to rules designed to make the most of your collection. Uses a simple yet tactical resolution system with forces of 8-15 figures a side and a scenario generator that guarantees re-playability.

An appendix presents different alternative settings, from a smuggler type campaign in the charted space, the corporate wars of a cyberpunk bleak future to the hunt for aliens and marines in a deep jungle.1 vol, 84 pgs 2023 UK, NORTH STAR
NEW-pb, available late February 2023 ......$33.00 rct

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1-236790B WHAT A COWBOY BUNDLE: Rules and Cards Bundle Rules for gunfight in the Wild West, ideally between four and ten figures a side. The rules cover move, shoot, and fight but also a character generation system to imbue your gunfighters and NPCs with skills and traits that make them individuals. Over the course of a number of games, they can develop those skills still further, maybe moving from a Greenhorn to a legend of the Wild West. Includes Game Deck with sufficient cards for 10 characters for each side and the Desperado Deck with all the Desperado cards needed to play. The boxed cards are standard poker-size cards with rounded corners.1 vol, 0 pgs 2023 UK, TOO FAT LARDIES
NEW-pb ......$55.00 rct

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1-237300 MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE: Fields of Eternia Board Game Fields of Eternia is an adventure-driven tactics and strategy game that features epic campaigns that can be played solo or with friends and family. Your objective is to rally and recruit troops, complete exciting quests while collecting ancient and powerful artifacts and building vehicles, and emerge as the victor who conquers Eternia. Skeletor finally did it, he went back in time to fight King Grayskull, long before King Randor and Prince Adam were even in existence.

The box set contains:

* 1 x game board
* 1 x rulebook
* 1 x mission book
* 2 x epic dice
* 20 x wilds dice
* 2 x combat grids
* 12 x hero miniatures
* 30 x soldier miniatures
* 304 x various cards
* 48 x cards for the solo/ co-op mode
* 130 x various tokens1 vol, 1 pgs 2023 UK, NORTH STAR
NEW-box, available early June 2023 ......$125.00 DISCOUNT:10% inc

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1-527809 PIQUET:ANCHOR OF FAITH-English Civil War ECW version of Piquet1 vol, 166 pgs 2002 NY, PIQUET SYSTEMS
NEW-pb ......$30.00

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1-527810 PIGUET:FORGOTTEN HEROES-Vietnam War Vietnam war version of Piquet1 vol, 166 pgs 2002 NY, PIQUET SYSTEMS
NEW-pb ......$25.00

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1-527820 PIQUET:THEATRE OF WAR-Campaign System Theatre of War: A Piquet Campaign System. Includes: ToW Rulebook, reference sheets, and ToW cards. Requires Piquet Master Rules and any period supplment.1 vol, 166 pgs 2002 NY, PIQUET SYSTEMS
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1-69790 BIG BATTLES FOR LITTLE HANDS 8.5x11, rule set for the younger set.1 vol, 68 pgs 2002 NY, LMW PUBLISHING
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1-882800 PANZER KORPS:Divisonal level for 6mm to 25mm - 1st edition Complete Divisional system/smallest formation is a battalion. Battles are resolved within 3-4 hours. Point system for competition and play balancing. Play aids, Several scenarios.1 vol, 128 pgs 2008 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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2-882800 PANZER KORPS 2.0 10th Anniversary Edition - Full Color PANZER KORPS 10th Anniversary Edition allows players to recreate the World at War in Miniature from 1935 to 1945 at the Battalion level. Players command Divisions and Brigades. Features HRG's Theater based Terrain Generation System. Unique National Characteristics seamlessly managed by the rules. Includes Advanced Rules for extra detail. Integrates Air Power seamlessly and is a vital part of the strategy.

Use Military Police, Medical personnel, Ground Crews, Tank Recovery, Cavalry, and other various support Companies as they were intended. More rules enhancements and clarifications than the 1st Edition. No re-basing needed to play and works with most scales. Can be used with Regiment and Division sized boardgames to resolve key battles. Well supported with over 20 handbooks including Campaign Master System, Scenarios, and Army Books. Comprehensive Vehicle and Aircraft National ratings and advanced rules. Games can be concluded within 3 to 4 hours and have a clear decision.1 vol, 128 pgs 2018 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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1-882802 PANZER KORPS CAMPAIGNS Featuring 20 campaign scenarios including Market Garden, Operation Ironclad, Drive to Murmansk, Metz 1944, Abyssinia, Syrian Campaign and more.1 vol, 48 pgs 2008 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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1-882803 CON TUTTO IL CUORE:Italian General's Handbook A complete organizational guide to the Italian Armed Forces from 1935 thru 1945. Includes Spanish Civil War, WWII, Abyssinia, RSI and more. Can be used with any WWII rule system.1 vol, 120 pgs 2008 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
NEW-softcover ......$30.00 DISCOUNT:10% old

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1-882804 LE DRAPEUX, LE CROIX:French General's Handbook A complete organizational guide to the French, French Colonial and French Vichy forces in WWII. For PANZER KORPS rules, but can be used with most WWII rules.1 vol, 100 pgs 2009 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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1-882805 HAMMER OF FREEDOM:American General's Handbook A complete organizational guide to the American forces in European and Pacific theaters in WWII. For PANZER KORPS rules, but can be used with most WWII rules.1 vol, 100 pgs 2009 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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1-882806 TO THE LAST HUSZAR:Hungarian General's Handbook A complete organizational guide to the Hungarian forces in European theater in WWII. For use with PANZER KORPS rules, but can be used with most WWII rules.1 vol, 96 pgs 2009 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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1-882809 TRENCHLINE:The Great War Supplement 1914-1918 The complete supplement to play world War I games using PANZER KORPS. Covers all major and minor powers in the war and includes aircraft, artillery, small arms and leadership. Builds upon the basics of PANZER KORPS and allows players to game large scale Divisional actions.
Features all the elements of WWI at the Divisional level. Includes a complete introductory scenario

Players need Panzer Korps to play.1 vol, 110 pgs 2009 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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1-882810 LEGIUNEA ROMANA: Romanian General's Handbook A complete organizational guide to the Romanian forces in European theater in WWII. For use with PANZER KORPS rules, but can be used with most WWII rules.1 vol, 158 pgs 2010 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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1-882812 BANDERAS ADELANTE!: Spanish Civil War Handbook for Panzer Korps Designed for the wargamer in mind, BANDERAS ADELANTE! breaks down the various factions, formations, weapons, and ideologies of the Spanish Civil War. Includes 8 complete scenarios, Orders of Battle, and maps. Covers the Condor Legion, the Italian CTV, and the various International brigades as well as weapon systems. Organizes and allows the wargamer or casual historian to get a handle on the various political ideologies and diverse forces for Panzer Korps.1 vol, 176 pgs 2011 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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1-882816 SWORDS OF THE EMPEROR: Japanese General's Handbook 1939-1945 Covers the Japanese Military machine from the Chinese War thru the end of World War II for use with PANZER KORPS. Includes the Chinese and their forces.
Comes with several scenarios
1 vol, 176 pgs 2021 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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1-882817 HIGH SEAS FLEET: Grand Scale Naval Rules for the Great War 1914-1918 A Grand scale Naval rules system for Naval actions in the Great War. Covers all ships for all nations of the period and allows for a fast play mechanism to enjoy the Admiral's command chair. Integrates with TRENCHLINE World War I Module for Panzer Korps 1 vol, 150 pgs 2021 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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1-88292 Desperate Souls - Battle Scenarios V2 of Panzer Korps Desperate Souls 12 Complete Scenarios including:? Invasion of Malta; Battle for Hong Kong;Battle for the Zeta Line; Pelilieu 1944. Can be used with any scale and with most WWII divisional
level rules

1 vol, 138 pgs 2010 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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1-88293 Forsaken Warriors - Battle Scenarios V3 of Panzer Korps Forsaken Warriors is the third Volume in the Panzer Korps scenarios series. Complete OB's, scenarios, and maps for the following battles: Gela 43, Peel 44, Flavion 40, Turda 44, Meiktila 45, Huertgen Forest 44, Panzers on the Son 44, Mechili 41, and Bulge 44.
1 vol, 119 pgs 2011 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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1-88840 CORPS COMMAND: Battalion Level Rules 4th edition - 30th Anniversary edition Latest edition, all of the design elements that made the previous editions popular world wide. It expands on the Turkish Army and other minor nations.1 vol, 104 pgs 2019 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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1-88841 CORPS COMMAND CAMPAIGNS - 4th edition A complete and comprehensive campaign system for 7 players to manage and wage war during the Napoleonic period. Complements Corps Command, but can be used with other rule sets. Several Campaigns included.1 vol, 120 pgs 2008 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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1-89360 REPENT OR DIE:Wars Of Religion 1492-1660 Tactical rules set for the Wars of Religion 1492 to 1660. Covers all the major and minor combatants, leaders, and the various tactical changes in the war. Large battles in 3-4 hours.1 vol, 70 pgs 2021 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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2-89360 REPENT OR DIE:Wars Of Religion 1492-1660 2nd Edition A complete miniatures ruleset for the Age of the Renaissance 1492-1660. Covers the Spanish exploration, the 30 years war, the English Civil war, the Wars of Religion and all other wars of the period. Features all major powers and includes six complete scenarios.

1 vol, 76 pgs 2021 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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1-893601 REPENT OR DIE IGNI FERROQUE: Great Battles of the Renaissance World Battles featured: Jarnac; Otumba; Rocroi; Lens; Pavia; Breitenfeld; Seminara; Barletta; Tornavento; Turnhout; White Mountain; Wimpfen; Lutzen; Sievershausen; Nordlingen; Oldendorf; Jankau; Lutter Am Barenberg; Wittstock; Xochimilco; Wittstock; and a Repent or Die QRS.1 vol, 114 pgs 2021 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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2-89380 EAGLES PREY: Wars for North America 1824-1888 Deluxe 2nd Edition Deluxe 2nd Edition covers the Mexican Civil War, American Civil War, Seminole Wars, Mexican-American War, Apache Wars, Maximillian Intervention, and more. Complete army lists, leader lists, and complete rules and map for running a campaign and using any other rules set for tactical play as well. Complete Campaign system with Map to play the 19th Century as England, France, Mexico, Spain, United States, and Russia. Complete Tactical rules system to re-fight the battles in miniature. Includes various tactical and campaign scenarios.1 vol, 154 pgs 2022 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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1-89381 EAGLE'S PREY: ADVANCE & RETREAT: Regimental Rules for the American Civil War 1861-1865 Supplement for the Age of Lincoln and the American Civil War rules to game 20,000 troops per side in three to four hours. Includes HRG's Terrain Generation system; historical organization and unit capabilities; Scenario generator; Player aid tools; Leader ratings for Brigade and Division commanders; Command Brigade Level or regimental action; Scenarios with more available online; Naval rules for transports (can be used with casemate and Cannon ACW Naval Rules); Can be used with 19th Century Eagle's Prey campaign system for the 19th century EAGLE'S PREY. 1 vol, 69 pgs 2008 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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1-89390 LINE OF BATTLE 1760-1820 8.5x11, Naval rules for the age of Nelson. Covers all major and minor powers of the period. Includes scenarios, terrain rules, leaders and more.1 vol, 58 pgs 2008 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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1-89391 LINE OF BATTLE: Fire As She Bears - Scenario Book 1 First of a series of scenario books for the Age of Nelson. Each scenario includes background, forces involved, scenario map, and key elements. Although these scenarios can be used for any system with any scale and no rebasing needed, this was designed for use with Line of Battle Naval Fleet system. Includes complete campaign integration rules for Corps Command IV. Scenarios include: Camperdown, Trafalgar, Cape St. Vincent, Cape Finisterre, and The Nile. 1 vol, 56 pgs 2022 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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1-90070 RIDICULOUS VANITY:Wars of Louis XIV 1660-1715 Covers the wars of the Sun king with a complete Tactical and Campaign integrated system with maps.1 vol, 132 pgs 2009 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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1-WGD1033 White 10 sided dice This pack contains ten white ten-sided dice (D10) with black numbers.1 vol, 10 pgs 2019 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-WGD1034 Black 10 sided dice This pack contains ten black ten-sided dice (D10) with white numbers.1 vol, 10 pgs 2019 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-236600 Abbey, Alan BLOOD, BILGE AND IRON BALLS: A Tabletop Game of Naval Battles in the Age of Sail Each player can easily command a single ship or several, the rules work for a single frigate chasing down a privateer, or a large-scale fleet action with multiple players on each side. The basic rules have been written with the emphasis on providing a fast-playing and fun game, but optional rules are included which will add a greater level of historical realism and detail. A card-driven turn sequence prevents the game becoming too predictable.

Also included are a selection of scenarios for re-fighting specific historical battles and simple campaign rules. Although intended for use with model ships, the rule book includes sheets of ship counters which can be used to get started. Just add dice, tape measure, and pencil and you're ready to play.1 vol, 144 pgs 2023 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-201111 Aelred, Brother; edited by Russ Lockwood AS PER MARGIN: Fleet Action Miniatures Rules for the Age of Sail Command a fleet when ships of wood and men of iron ruled the waves!

Some of the most enlightened miniature rules came from the talented Brother Aelred, who wrote the Monk's Corner column in MWAN. As Per Margin: Fleet Action Miniatures Rules for the Age of Sail is the first of his rule sets to be revived, revised, and expanded to grace wargamers' tabletops.

Easily learned and quickly played, As Per Margin reflects a philosophy of offering enough flavor for a great game, but avoiding too much realism that would bog down the game.

Including the Seven Years War to the Napoleonic Era, As Per Margin's fast play action means you spend more time sailing and firing and less time fidgeting. Clever 'falling aboard' movement brings ships close enough to grapple and board -- and maybe even collide.

Optional rules include Red Hot Shot, Shore Batteries, Debris Fields, Elite Crews, and more.

* Graphical Ship Charts
* 1st Through 6th Rate Ships
* Merchant Ships
* NO Order Writing!
* Uses d6 dice
* Quick Reference Sheet with all tables
* Includes Scenario: Second Battle of Finisterre October 14, 17471 vol, 32 pgs 2012 US, LOCKWOOD PROJECTS
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1-68091 Ahrnfelt, Thomas GA PA: Army Lists Volume 1 Includes some new rules for Ga Pa plus 23 detailed army lists including Cossack States, Denmark-Norway, Russia, Sweden, and Poland-Lithuania. Includes color uniform illustrations.1 vol, 90 pgs 2015 US, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-68092 Ahrnfelt, Thomas GA PA: Army Lists Volume 2 Army lists for the Marlburian wargame rules Ga Pa. Armies include:

Great Britain: Army of Flanders, 1701-1712 Army in Spain, 1702-1712 Army in Scotland and England, 1700-1739

The United Provinces: Field Army, 1700-1714

Denmark-Norway: Danish Auxiliary Corps, 1702-1712

Portugal: Portuguese Army, 1701-1714

Spain: Philip's Army, 1701-1714 Charles VI's Army of Spain, 1706-1713 Catalan Army, 1713-1714

Jacobite Armies: Scottish Jacobite Armies, 1700-1739 English Jacobite Armies, 1700-1715

France: Armies in Flanders and Germany, 1701-1714 Army of Italy, 1701-1714

Savoy-Piedmont: Field Army, 1701-17141 vol, 60 pgs 2015 US, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-191520 Anderson, Peter HOSTILE REALMS:Fantasy Rules based on Piquet Uses the drama and suspense of Piquet concepts including the Sequence Deck, impetus, morale chips' opposed polyhedral die rolls. Rules for Magic, Heroes, Relics, Flight and more. (18) Army Lists.1 vol, 160 pgs 2009 US, PIQUET
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1-527807 Anderson, Peter & Baggaley, Ken PIQUET:Band of Brothers Supplement(Medie)1200-1600 REVISED edition for Medieval and Renaissance.1 vol, 16 pgs 2006 US, PIQUET SYSTEMS
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1-967031 Arnaudo, Marco PULP!: Skirmish Adventure Wargaming Rules set covers heroic adventure and dastardly villains during the early 20th Century. Scenario-driven skirmish wargame set during the interwar years of the early 20th Century. Players build teams of bold explorers, daring archaeologists, hardboiled detectives, and costumed avengers - or criminal masterminds and evil geniuses - and dive into a world of fortune, glory, and menace. Suitable for both solo and cooperative play as well as the classic head-to-head mode.

Enter a world of perilous adventure and explore steaming jungles, desert canyons, and arctic wastes! Brave the perils of nature and discover lost ruins, ancient treasures, and the secrets of forgotten civilizations! Race against rival adventurers and face off against diabolical villains! Take to the city streets and fight back against gangsters, spies, and sinister cults.1 vol, 80 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-68090 Arnfelt, Thomas GA PA: Age of Marlborough and Great Northern Wars This is version 2.0 and can be used with 15mm and 25mm, has a DBR and Fire & Fury feel, quick play, decent size army at 600-700 points, and an army generating system. Major revision that streamlines the already clever rules, including how Commanders work. The 8.5x11.5-inch rules are now in wire-bound format so the rules lay flat upon the tabletop. 1 vol, 84 pgs 2014 US, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-207280 Arnfelt, Thomas and Staberg, Daniel HAKKAA PAALLE: Wargames Rules of the Thirty Years War A set of modifications making it possible to use the Ga Pa 2nd edition rules to fight the battles of the Thirty Years War and the Polish-Swedish wars of the first half of the 17th century. You need the Ga Pa rules to use this supplement.

Currently the set contains no army lists. A book with both army lists and rules modifications will be published as soon as all army lists are finished. However, data tables for creating various types of units are included.
1 vol, 24 pgs 2015 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-74750 Avery, Robert VIS MAGICA: Rules for Fantasy Wargaming! Fantasy wargaming system based on the popular Vis Bellica rules for Ancient & Medieval wargaming.

Figures based as chunky elements that correctly represent ground scale. Easy to move round the table and look good.

An average game consists of about 120 figures a side, and takes about 2?-3 hours of play to resolve.

A combat system that doesn't involve complicated book-keeping or rolling more than two or three dice at a time.

A command structure where figures are grouped as regular 'brigades' or irregular 'contingents' that report to officers that report to more senior officers.

A command system where officers could, on a parade ground, successfully issue a limited set of orders to the figures under their command, but this ability breaks down rapidly as the 'fog of war' descends during a battle.
Hidden movement possible without the need for a referee.

An army list philosophy that allows you to use any figures from any manufacturer: to use your imagination!1 vol, 80 pgs 2004 UK, ROBERT AVERY
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1-211720 Ayres, Nick 3RD GENERATION WARFARE From platoon to battalion and larger sized formations. These rules are designed to accommodate figure scales of 6, 15, 20, 25 and 28mm with the onus on a personal favorite 20mm. Designed to be a simple set of rules that are fast to learn and play but accuracy has not been sacrificed for playability.

Many modern rules focus on adding as much detail as they possibly can with tables for almost every conceivable situation that may arise on the battlefield. Third Generation Warfare uses just a couple of key tables and charts that cover almost all of the rules including movement, anti-tank fire, air to ground fire, artillery, and morale.

A traditional turn-based system that focuses on command and control where command elements generate a number of 'command dice' that when rolled and totaled gives a commander a number of activations for units to complete actions.

Divided into a number of core sections the rules show you the commander how to build an effective battle group which is the basic building block of an armies fighting force. Then calculate your battle groups total command which is converted in to actions that can be used in a variety of ways to move units around the battlefield and conduct fire against the enemy using a variety of different fire methods including direct, indirect and area fire. As the game progresses and casualties are taken, the command total reduces and as a consequence so does the number of actions generated by the battlegroup making it a fine balance between activating key units and not leaving others vulnerable to attack.

A number of add-on supplements include stats for over 1500 different weapon systems which really gives a commander a wealth of military hardware to choose from. There are detailed TO&E and OOB for nearly 100 different countries world wide.1 vol, 96 pgs 2015 UK, SILVER BULLET PRODUCTIONS
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1-211721 Ayres, Nick 3RD GENERATION WARFARE: Cold War Data Book Supplement 3rd Generation Warfare is a set of Modern Wargaming rules for Combined Arms Conflict. This first data book covers the Cold war. With army lists and hundreds of vehicle stats for all the NATO members and the Soviet Union.1 vol, 241 pgs 2015 UK, SILVER BULLET PRODUCTION
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1-230250 Backhouse, Mark STRENGTH & HONOUR: Wargames Rules for the Epic Battles of the Ancient World Ancients rule set playable on a relatively small surface using any scale of figures but with an emphasis on small scale miniatures to give the flavor of the huge battles of the Ancient World. Includes 20 Army lists and 10 Scenarios.1 vol, 120 pgs 2022 UK, TOO FAT LARDIES
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1-882807 Bagosy, Alex T. THE STORM TURNS WEST:Blitzkrieg 1940 A complete organizational guide of Denmark, Norway, Belgium, Holland and Luxembourg. Covers every major combat unit.1 vol, 100 pgs 2009 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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1-234670 Bahr, Alan CRESCENDO OF VIOLENCE: A Neon-Noir Roleplaying Game 2093, Neo York. A dystopian technological marvel, where concrete high-rises brim with holographic neon, as gilded mob bosses, flashy CEOs, and famous vid-stars all strive to consolidate their power over the masses. And while the rain reflects the neon, it never washes away the grime and filth of the streets.

Welcome to a world of synth-jazz and cybernetics, where the status quo grinds down the hard-working man and vat-grown clone alike. Whether you're the redemption-seeking gangster, the one good cop in a corrupt system, or the gene-modded musician trying to make it big, you'll be trying to get by in a city that just doesn't care.

Epic fight scenes take center stage in this game of stylized, high-octane bloodshed. Jump straight into the action with a ruleset designed to deliver a cinematic, neon-noir experience, as the spotlight focuses on the brutal showdowns that will define you - or leave you face-down in the dirt. So get ready to give them hell, as the sultry notes of the saxophone build into a crescendo of violence.1 vol, 144 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-192564 Ballou, Tom TONKIN GULF YACHT CLUB: CHECK YOUR 6 Jet Age Scenario Book Scenario and campaign book for clashes between the United States Navy and North Vietnam's Peoples Air Force between 1965 and 1968 during Operation Rolling Thunder. Includes four campaigns, a mini-campaign, and 28 scenarios. The scenarios can be played individually, linked to form campaigns, or combined as one grand campaign. The campaigns cover the battles that occurred during the annual southern monsoon fighting season. The missions changed during the course of Rolling Thunder, so each campaign is different. Includes Historical research and stats.

* The first campaign 1965: Hard Lessons Relearned -- covers the initial battles between the USN and VPAF and the failures of initial tactics and weapons at the start of Rolling Thunder.
* The second campaign 1966: The Grind -- covers the period where the operational failure of Rolling Thunder's restrictions became clear to the men fighting even as their weapons and tactics improved, the skill of the VPAF improved as well.
* The third campaign 1967: The Gloves Come Off -- covers many of the restrictions of Rolling Thunder's restrictions were lifted, large strikes on VPAF airfields and the push to destroy the VPAF. Included within this campaign period is the mini-campaign 'A Birthday Gift for Uncle Ho' covering the Bon Homme Richard's audacious mission to deliver Walleye glide bombs to a power plant in downtown Hanoi, and the running air battle that ensued.
* The fourth campaign 1968: The End of the Beginning -- covers the period post Tet Offensive. The US ended their operations over the heart of North Vietnam, and thereby created a safe haven for VPAF MiGs North of the 19th Parallel. The VPAF began to sweep south and with bait and killer teams, and the Navy had to change tactics again, counter to these attacks till the end of Operation Rolling Thunder.

* HISTORICAL RESEARCH: The book includes sections containing historical background, the training, tactics and weapons of each side, an annotated bibliography for further reading, a color scheme guide, and a campaign map.
* AIRCRAFT STATISTICS and CAMPAIGN INFORMATION: The book contains aircraft statistics for 14 US and Soviet-built aircraft and their variants in Check Your Six Jet Age format for use in the scenarios. The book also contains detailed notes and pictures of the various aircraft featured in the campaign.1 vol, 60 pgs 2019 US, J&D PUBLICATIONS
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1-217291 Barker, Ash LAST DAYS: Zombie Apocalypse - Seasons Last Days: Zombie Apocalypse: Seasons brings an all new campaign to the skirmish-scale miniatures game of survival horror, taking players through the changing seasons and the challenges this brings to their Groups of survivors. As well as rival gangs and mindless zombies, your Group will have to deal with hunger, thirst, warmth, and the many other problems that can't be stopped with a well-placed bullet. Featuring a host of new character types, scavenge tables, scenarios, and even rules for using bicycles, motorbikes, and snowmobiles, this expansion is essential for a survivor during the last days. 1 vol, 88 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-193110 Barker, Phil Phil Barker's Introduction to Ancient Wargaming: WRG 6th Edition Ancient Rules 3000BC to 1485 AD Phil Barker's major contribution has been as an innovative writer of games mechanisms. He has described his rules-writing philosophy as simply 'It is my aim to produce the most accurate and playable rules I possibly can.' The WRG Ancients rule series were both the first rule books professionally printed and the first universal rule set. They went through 7 editions and were the standard ancient wargames rules from 1969 until replaced by DBM in 1993.

WRG Ancient Rules 3000 BC to 1485 AD: 6th Edition reprint includes:

*Classic Introduction to ancient warfare: The Airfix Guide to Ancient Wargaming
*Advice on tactics
*Guide to sources
*How ancient wargaming began
*Sample army lists
*Complete WRG 6th edition rules for ancient and medieval warfare, including sieges and shipboard fighting. 1 vol, 0 pgs 2010 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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1-47030 Barker, Phil 7TH EDITION ANCIENT RULES 3000BC-1485AD Most played set of rules for Ancient Warfare1 vol, 72 pgs 1980 UK, WARGAMES RESEARCH GRP
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2-47030 Barker, Phil 7TH EDITION ANCIENT RULES 3000BC-1485AD Most played set of rules for Ancient Warfare1 vol, 72 pgs 1986 UK, WARGAMES RESEARCH GRP
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1-47032 Barker, Phil 7TH EDITION ANCIENT RULES ARMY LIST #2 55BC-1000AD The original army lists for 7th1 vol, 60 pgs 19?? UK, WRG
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1-47033 Barker, Phil 7TH EDITION ANCIENT RULES ARMY LIST #3 1000AD+ The original army lists for 7th, 60 lists.1 vol, 52 pgs 19?? UK, WRG
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1-47043 Barker, Phil 6/7TH/DBA ARMY LIST 3:Mediterranean Basin-India List of armies from 3000 BC - 1485 AD1 vol, 72 pgs 1992 UK, WARGAMES RESEARCH GRP
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2-85380 Barker, Phil DBMM:DE BELLIS MAGISTRORUM MILITUM DBMM is a radical development of DBM, retaining the main structures and procedures along with much of the basic rules; the most major difference is the new Command and Control and the CinC's plans.1 vol, 88 pgs 2010 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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6-85380 Barker, Phil DBMM: DE BELLIS MAGISTRORUM MILITUM - Version 2.1 Version 2.1 is the latest update to the DBMM rules. It features several rule refinements and now covers the period 3000 BC to 1525 AD. Included in this edition for the first time is a selection of army lists to help new players get started quickly.

DBMM offers an unrivaled combination of realism and excitement for simulating ancient and medieval warfare using miniature figures in any scale from 2mm to 30mm. Created by Phil Barker, DBMM can be used to refight historical engagements or to generate your own scenarios from small-scale skirmishes to the largest battles of antiquity. DBMM captures the full flavor of ancient and medieval warfare, the rules integrate fortifications, and naval support, terrain, and weather. Over 300 army lists are also available, detailing forces throughout the period and across the world.1 vol, 88 pgs 2019 UK, Wargames Research Group Ltd
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3-85381 Barker, Phil DBMM ARMY LIST BOOK 1: The Chariot Period 3000BC to 500BC DBMM Army Lists Book 1 is the first volume in the series of WRG publications providing detailed guidance on the structure and organization of ancient and medieval armies for use with the De Bellis Magistrorum Militum (DBMM) wargame rules.

The result of extensive research, this revised and updated edition of Book 1 spans the period from 3000 BC to 500 BC and covers the earliest known armies from Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Each of the 64 army lists details troop types and numbers to allow the wargamer to recreate realistic armies that faithfully reflect the composition of their real-life prototypes.

Accompanying each list are historical notes providing in-depth commentary on the troops involved along with information on naval units, terrain and climate. A must for competition games, DBMM Army Lists Book 1 also provides an invaluable general reference source for the troop types and organisation of armies of the period.1 vol, 96 pgs 2019 UK, Wargames Research Group Ltd
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3-85382 Barker, Phil DBMM ARMY LIST BOOK 2: The Classical Period 500BC to 476AD DBMM Army Lists Book 2 is the second volume in the series of WRG publications providing detailed guidance on the structure and organization of ancient and medieval armies for use with the De Bellis Magistrorum Militum (DBMM) wargame rules. The result of extensive research, this revised and updated edition of Book 2 spans the classical period of warfare from 500 BC to 476 AD and covers armies from Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.

Each of the 84 army lists details troop types and numbers to allow the wargamer to recreate realistic armies that faithfully reflect the composition of their real-life prototypes. Accompanying each list are historical notes providing in-depth commentary on the troops involved along with information on naval units, terrain and climate. A must for competition games, DBMM Army Lists Book 2 also provides an invaluable general reference source for the troop types and organization of armies of the period. 1 vol, 122 pgs 2019 UK, Wargames Research Group Ltd
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3-85383 Barker, Phil DBMM:LIST BOOK #3 476AD to 1071AD DBMM Army Lists Book 4 is the final volume in the series of publications providing detailed guidance on the structure and organization of ancient and medieval armies for use with the De Bellis Magitsrorum Militum (DBMM) wargame rules. The result of extensive research, Book 4 spans the high medieval period from 1071 AD to 1515 AD and covers armies from Europe, Asia, the Americas, the Middle East and Africa.

Each of the 85 army lists details troop types and numbers to allow the wargamer to recreate realistic armies that faithfully reflect the composition of their real-life prototypes. Accompanying each list are historical notes providing in depth commentary on the troops involved along with information on naval units, terrain and climate. A must for competition games, DBMM Army Lists Book 4 also provides an invaluable general reference source for the troop types and organization of the armies of the period. A4 size.1 vol, 122 pgs 2019 UK, Wargames Research Group Ltd
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3-85384 Barker, Phil DBMM: ARMY LIST BOOK 4: AD1071 to AD1521: High Medieval Period DBMM Army Lists Book 4 is the final volume in the series of publications providing detailed guidance on the structure and organization of ancient and medieval armies for use with the De Bellis Magitsrorum Militum (DBMM) wargame rules. The result of extensive research, Book 4 spans the high medieval period from 1071 AD to 1515 AD and covers armies from Europe, Asia, the Americas, the Middle East and Africa.

Each of the 85 army lists details troop types and numbers to allow the wargamer to recreate realistic armies that faithfully reflect the composition of their real-life prototypes. Accompanying each list are historical notes providing in depth commentary on the troops involved along with information on naval units, terrain and climate. A must for competition games, DBMM Army Lists Book 4 also provides an invaluable general reference source for the troop types and organization of the armies of the period. A4 size.1 vol, 122 pgs 2019 UK, Wargames Research Group Ltd
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2-37470 Barker, Phil & Scott, Richard Bodley DBR: DE BELLIS RENATIONIS A set of wargames rules for Renaissance battle, covering the period from 1491 AD to 1700 AD. It was first published in 1995 and later updated to version 2.0 published in 2004.

It was accompanied by three books of Army Lists describing the main armies in use during that period. This reprint of the 2004 version (DBR 2.0) provides both rules and army lists in a single convenient volume. 1 vol, 150 pgs 2016 UK, SUE LAFLIN
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4-34560 Barker, Phil and Scott, Richard Bodley DBA: DE BELLIS ANTIQUITATIS 3.0 DBA Wargames rules for Ancient & Medieval Battle from 3000BC to 1500AD, simple, fast play.

The aim of the rules was to provide the simplest possible set of wargaming rules that retained the feel and generalship of ancient and medieval warfare. The rules were about command decisions not the detail of combat. The average player would have memorized the rules by half way through their first battle, but tactical skill, especially with the use of light troops, took longer. Battles typically lasted less than an hour, allowing multiple games to be played in a single day. The DBA rules include the basic battle rules, campaign rules, suggested mini-campaigns, over three hundred army lists, rules for larger armies and six player campaigns. The original rules are supported by an introduction by Phil Barker and chapters on: Reflecting on the development of DBA.

An introduction to tactics using DBA
Applying DBA to historical battles
Recreating the Battle of Zama in 202 BC using DBA
DBSA and DBA 1.0
Also included are all four of the original army lists.
1 vol, 146 pgs 2020 US, WRG LTD
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1-209770 Barker, Phil edited by John Curry PHIL BARKER'S HORSE AND MUSKET WARGAMING RULES: 1685-1845 (1979) First published in 1971, with a second edition in 1979, these rules were revolutionary for their time. They were written to allow wargamers to replay even the largest battles from the horse and musket era 1685-1845. This popular set of rules were in use primarily for Seven Years War and the Napoleonic Wars for over 25 years. The approximate ratio was 1 figure representing 40-50 men. This scale made it feasible to recreate historical battles upon the table top at the grand tactical level. Wargamers used them for Marlborough's battles, the Highland rebellions, the battles of Frederick the Great, in addition to the Seven Years War, the War of American Independence, campaigns in India, the French Revolutionary Wars and Napoleonic Wars. They rules included three pages of sample army lists for Marlburian era, the Seven Years War and the early Indian Wars1 vol, 63 pgs 2012 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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2-56290 Barker, Phil et al HORDES OF THE THINGS: Simple Fast Play Fantasy Rules Version 2.1 Hordes Of The Things Version 2.1 is the ultimate fast-play heroic fantasy wargame rule set for miniature figures. Using the successful DB rule system, but based on classical fantasy fiction rather than strict history, the rules have been proven in extensive competition use since 1991 and enjoy an international player base.

HOTT strikes just the right balance between humans and mythical creatures and conventional generalship and magic without letting unwanted complexity slow things down. The result is a fast, fun and challenging game that captures all the variety and adventure of fantasy battles. As well as the complete set of rules, this edition features supplements on mass battles and multi-player campaign games, along with over one hundred example army lists suggesting fantasy armies.1 vol, 86 pgs 2016 UK, Wargames Research Group Ltd
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1-227140 Barone, Victor BORDERS OF BLOOD : WARGAMING THE PARAGUAYAN WAR 1864-1870 Wargame rules inspired by the largest armed conflict in the history of South America, the Triple Alliance War (or War of Paraguay, or the Guerra de la Triple Alianza). Developed for the 28mm scale, it can be used with small adjustments with smaller scales, including 6mm. The basic concept of the rules uses the construction of Infantry Battalions and Cavalry Squadrons from Units that can house miniatures of varying scales. Also includes uniform painting guides by Alan Perry. 1 vol, 72 pgs 2021 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-228130 Beck, Ian PONY WARS: Rules and Card Deck This edition also comes with a full color laminated 110-strong card deck, essential for playing the game. Once the current print run is sold out, there are no plans for further editions, so if you want a piece of wargaming history and a brilliant fun game, then get your copy now!

The rules themselves are as they were written originally, but with modern production values and presentation. There are extra sections on using the rules with figures larger and smaller than the original 15mm versions used in the demonstration games.1 vol, 52 pgs 2021 UK, BACCUS 6MM LTD
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1-16530 Berry, Peter FILE LEADER:Company level ECW rules Great fun rules for small unit games.1 vol, 16 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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2-196520 Berry, Peter POLEMOS SPQR: Ancient Rules Polemos SPQR covers the period of dominance of the professional Roman legionary from the late Republic to the reign of Marcus Aurelius. This 300-year period saw the rapid expansion and consolidation of the Roman Empire and brought the legions into conflict with opponents from Scotland to Syria.

It is also a period peopled my larger than life characters and individuals with Sulla, Julius Caesar, Pompey, Augustus, Mithridates IV, Varus, Caractacus, and Trajan all making their appearances.

Includes army generators and scenarios, and, is a self-contained set with no supplements needed.1 vol, 76 pgs 2020 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-25440 Berry, Peter ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST INDIES Simple rules for the age of Piracy.1 vol, 40 pgs 1992 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-35450 Berry, Peter ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WESTERN PENINSULA Skirmish rules, great fun for all Napoleonic areas from the Revolution to North America1 vol, 38 pgs 1994 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-50320 Berry, Peter RANGER:Rules for the French-Indian Wars Rules, o/b's, painting guide, company level.1 vol, 48 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-79451 Berry, Peter POLEMOS ECW: Grand Battle Rules - 2nd Edition Designed for large battles in either 6mm, 10mm or 15mm scale; you can play the large battles such as Marston Moor or Naseby in an evening; armies are in Brigades; army lists, scenarios.1 vol, 76 pgs 2010 UK, BACCUS 6MM LTD
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1-79452 Berry, Peter POLEMOS GREAT NORTHERN WAR: Grand Battle Rules Designed for large battles at Brigade level in either 6mm, 10mm or 15mm scale that you can play the that you can play in an evening. Includes army lists and scenarios.

The emphasis is on the Great Northern War but other actions from this period can also be fought, including wars against the Ottoman Empire, Polish Civil War, and other actions in the period 1695 to 1725. You can be Peter the Great of Russia and face the cream of what was probably the best army in the world of this period - Charles XII's Swedish army. Perhaps instead you could as Peter battle the Ottomans on the river Prut.1 vol, 80 pgs 2018 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-794540 Berry, Peter POLEMOS NAPOLEONIC WARS RULES Contains two sets of Rules; GENERAL DE DIVISON for Corps level games and MARECHAL de l'EMPIRE for the really big battles, for 6mm thru 15mm.1 vol, 80 pgs 2008 UK, BACCUS 6MM LTD
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1-16270 Berry, Peter & Wilkins, Ben FORLORN HOPE 8.5x11, Wargame rules for the English Civil War,army lists, (24) pages of color uniforms/flags.1 vol, 110 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-192960 Bickley, David GOOD DUSTING, A These rules are intended for gaming actions from the Sudan War 1884 -1885 and the Egyptian Revolt of 1882. They include the mechanisms players will need to play out a game to a successful conclusion within two to three hours on a table about 7' x 4'. Their emphasis is very firmly on enjoying the game, throwing lots of dice and getting 'A Good Dusting' in the process. It is possible for the game to be played by two or more players on opposing sides, as say the forces of the Mahdi and the Anglo-Egyptian forces.

It also possible for the game to be played where all the players take on Anglo-Egyptian commands and the forces of the Mahdi are controlled using the 'Mahdist auto-generation' section of these rules. The availability, number and type of units, their entry, deployment, and initial movement distance are controlled by random dice throws in each the game turn. In subsequent turns following their entry, the Mahdist units react according to the 'Mahdist Reaction
Table'.

The rules are supplemented by almost 40 full color illustrations of games in action, together with studies of individual units and vignettes, supplemented with a simple map for campaign games, a sample scenario to get you started, and an outline timeline of the Sudan War from 1883 - 1885. A short but useful book list is also included to help beginners ease themselves into the period.1 vol, 38 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-194440 Bickley, David WASHING THE SPEARS: Simple Rules for Fighting the Zulu Wars These rules for refighting battles from the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 grew out of the previous set in this series, A Good Dusting, which received a very positive reception from gamers. They are designed with enjoyment between like-minded friends firmly to the fore, not competition play, and focus very much on throwing loads of dice and Washing the Spears in the process! Games should play out satisfactorily in two to three hours on a table about 7' x 4' or so. There is no figure, time or ground scale to worry about, just cut straight to the action 'somewhere in Zululand'.

The game mechanisms allow all players to take on commands within an Imperial force, with the Zulus controlled by all of the players in accordance with the auto generation and action rules. It is equally possible for two or more players to take on opposing Imperial and Zulu forces and play the game out conventionally. The rules aim to give you an enjoyable game where, if correctly handled and blessed by the dice gods, the Imperial forces should win. However, the Zulus are always in with a chance, especially when the close to combat with their opponents.

The full colour rules include 37 illustrations of action on the tabletop, units and individual character figures; a sample scenario to get you started straight away; a play sheet which can be photocopied; a short reading list; and a suggested list of figure manufacturers, in 28mm at least.

1 vol, 38 pgs 2010 UK, DAVID BIKLEY
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1-196050 Bickley, David DEVIL'S WIND, THE: Indian Mutiny 1857-58 These rules for refighting battles from the Indian Mutiny of 1857 - 58 follow on from previous sets in this series (A Good Dusting and Washing the Spears). Designed not for competition play as much as for friendly battles, the rules focus on throwing loads of dice and feeling the 'brush of the Devil's Wind' across your cheek. Games should play out satisfactorily in two to three hours on a table about 7' x 4' or so. There is no figure, time, or ground scale to worry about, just cut straight to the action on the road to Lucknow.

The game mechanisms allow all players in the game to take on commands within an Honourable East India Company or Regular British force, with the Mutineers controlled by all of the players in accordance with the auto generation and action rules. It is equally possible for two or more players to take on opposing Mutineer and HEIC/HM forces and play the game out conventionally.

The full color rules include numerous illustrations of action on the tabletop here in GHQ, units and individual character figures; scenic items to enhance your tabletop battlefield; a sample scenario to get you started straight away; a play sheet which can be photocopied; a short reading list; and a suggested list of figure manufacturers in 28mm.1 vol, 38 pgs 2011 UK, DAVID BIKLEY
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1-200880 Bickley, David A CROWING MERCY - English Civil War Rules Designed for larger battles in 10mm scale upwards, full-color. Containing a quick reference sheet inside the back cover, and with a real feel for the era.1 vol, 45 pgs 2013 UK, ATLAS PRESS
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1-83290 Big Sid CONTACT:Wargame rules for 1946-2006 and beyond 8.5x11.75, rules, play aids, scenarios.1 vol, 96 pgs 2006 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-195880 Birdseye. Jim SNIPERS! Duck, Dodge and Shoot Snipers! Duck Dodge and Shoot. Size 6x9, black and white text with color cover. It focuses on the War In Italy (WWII). The concept is simple: get your American, British or Canadian squad through a bombed out village dodging Nazi Snipers. Game can be played with as few as 12 figures. This a is fast play set of skirmish rules for 25 or 15mm. 1 vol, 34 pgs 2011 US, LMW WORKS
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1-223100 Blake, Mike BLOOD AND VALOR A notable difference to Blood & Valor is the unique initiative system. Each round, players simultaneously and secretly bid points in order to determine who will act first. Strong forces can increase the number of points a player has to bid with, thus giving the player a better chance to act quickly. Players will take this into consideration when building their armies.

As always, our highest priority is historical accuracy and a large range of settings and options to choose from. The scope of this game is not limited to the western front! These rules allow for battlefields set in the Alps of northern Italy, the open spaces of the eastern front, the Gallipoli peninsula, and much more. The choice is up to you and your imagination.
1 vol, 156 pgs 2017 US, FIRELOCK GAMES
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1-223101 Blake, Mike BLOOD AND VALOR: End of Empires Expansion Book The core Blood & Valor rule book -- skirmish level game set during the conflicts of the Great War -- is required to use this book. Blood & Valor focuses on small unit tactics such as conducting trench raids, scouting missions, and patrols. This expansion book adds forces from the remaining participants in World War I, as well as forces involved in the conflicts that arose in the aftermath of the Great War. This book also contains new units, scenarios, and new ways to play. 39 New Army Lists, four Balanced Play Scenarios, five Narrative Scenarios, new special rules, multiplayer rules, and rules for weather. 1 vol, 156 pgs 2023 US, FIRELOCK GAMES
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1-228470 Blake, Mike & Swan, Chris VIVA LA REVOLUTION, VIVA MEXICO: A Wargamer's Guide to Refighting the Mexican Revolution 1910-1920 Large-format full-color paperback. Scenarios for battles and skirmishes; real and hypothetical foreign intervention etc. Latest in the Partizan Press' Mexican series.1 vol, 130 pgs 2021 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-228830 Blake, Mike & Swan, Chris LA CUCARACHA!: Wargamer Rules for Engagements with Small Forces During the Mexican Revolution 1910-1920 Full color. Skirmish rules for 20mm-54mm figures, plus scenarios, including what-ifs of foreign intervention.1 vol, 95 pgs 2021 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-228831 Blake, Mike & Swan, Chris LA CUCARACHA!: Mini campaign with three Scenarios Add-On Pack Solo rules for skirmish gaming in the Mexican Revolution. Mini campaign contains three Scenarios, Quick Reference Sheets, and copies of the cards to save you cutting up your copy. 1 vol, 26 pgs 2022 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-210671 Bollands, Wayne Living on the Frontline - Winter of 79: Top Secret Things Fall Apart..

Faction against faction, man against man, a battle for power or simple survival.

'This is the BBC and here is the news - Today, the London-based Government declared a State of Emergency, called for calm and mobilized every agency they still had control of or those who offered their assistance to enforce their rule across the country. Meanwhile, newspapers across the former Great Britain and across the world proclaimed in banner headlines 'Second Civil War In The Dis-United Kingdom'.

This supplement for the Living On The Frontline rules provides an outline for games set within one possible version of the Winter of '79 background. You can use the ideas and scenarios contained within as is or adapt them to your own games. Whatever you decide to do, remember: Keep a round up the spout, keep close to cover and stay alert, or else there'll be an empty seat down the pub tonight!

Contains 9 scenarios and additional rules for mounted troops.
1 vol, 56 pgs 2016 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-210672 Bollands, Wayne WILD GEESE: Living on the Front Line - Post-1945 Rules for Mercenary Units The life of a mercenary depends upon the accounts you read or your approach to the topic. On one level, mercenary life can seem a romantic adventure, where often noble Soldiers of Fortune venture forth to save lives, right wrongs and vanquish the evil within our world. On another, mercenary life can appear fraught with danger, hardship and eventual death, with little or no support from uncaring employers.

The truth is, the reality can be seen as a blend of these and many other factors. What is known is that mercenaries in one form or another have been instrumental in toppling governments, creating nations and preserving peace / ensuring war across the globe, especially during the post-1945 period and up until the modern day.

Wild Geese is a skirmish level game using suitable miniatures from 15 to 28mm size, plus buildings, vehicles and other items that are scaled to fit. Games can represent one-off encounters or be a part of a series of battles, perhaps even a narrative campaign where the units you and your fellow gamers come up with develop over time.

Remember: Get in, get out, get paid - where the Wild Geese roam, lesser men fear to tread.1 vol, 56 pgs 2016 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-222800 Bollands, Wayne THE ZONE: The Cold War Turns Hot Adapted from the Living on the Front Line: A Winter of '79 Game rules -- Skirmish rules that represent an alternative history of the late 1970s and early 1980s.

In November 1983, the NATO Exercise Able Archer was perceived by the Soviet and Warsaw Pact governments as being the prelude to a full nuclear strike against their nations. Consequently, as NATO blithely carried on 'playing' at war, the Soviets prepared for the real thing. They activated missile batteries, put bombers on standby, and sent ground forces to the East-West German and other borders ready to carry out Operation Seven Days to the Rhine. As the NATO forces called 'end - ex' and began to return to their bases, the specter of full-scale nuclear war receded. The message flashed around the nuclear missile silos, bomber crews stood down and Warsaw Pact nation states began to relax.

However, on the morning of 11 November, a tired, stressed Soviet Armored Division commander makes a fateful decision, prompting a full scale Soviet and Warsaw Pact invasion of West Germany. NATO forces, many of them without live ammunition, are initially overwhelmed. In a desperate attempt to slow the advancing hordes, NATO high command authorizes the use of biological and chemical weapons. Many Soviet military personnel and West German civilians are killed. The Soviets deploy a tactical nuclear weapon in response, with yet more carnage amongst NATO military and German civilians alike. The international outrage leads to the tacit agreement to not use these weapons again. A conventional war ensues, fought over the battered fields, towns and cities of West Germany.1 vol, 56 pgs 2019 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-223260 Bollands, Wayne QUICK AND THE UNDEAD: Survivalist gaming in Apocalyptic times The Quick and the Undead is a game for one or moreplayers, based upon more zombie movies, TV shows, comics and storiesthan is healthy for one person to know about!

Designed for fighting the Undead, but easily adaptablefor Human on Human survivalist games Excellent for single scenario,or Campaign. The random generation of buildings, Loot and other featuresmakes this ideal for SOLO play. Players are either human or Zombie. or both

Get it while you can. !!!!!!

It is the early C21st. Given the upheavals in Britainoutlined in the background above, technologically, socially and musicallyit is about the Mid 1970's. So too are the clothing fashions!

Cities and towns have been ransacked and then abandonedto the Undead. Survival lies in small villages in the British countryside.Remember that this isn't a gun-happy US TV show.

This is a Campaign driven system, players start witha bunch of unarmed starving survivors that work their way up to hardenedprofessional survivors. but don't get too attached toanyone!. Of course one-off games are a must too. Games should be scenariodriven (find food, grab guns from a police station, empty fuel fromcars on a road.. and then get the Hell out of Dunnie on theWold) or a straight points based Shoot 'em Up (well, Bash 'emUp). The possibilities are endless and you've seen enough films,etc. to sort it out.
1 vol, 48 pgs 2020 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-226390 Bollands, Wayne THE 'NAM : Squad level rules for gaming the War in Vietnam THE 'NAM: The Way It Was (Rules)

Large format, full-color, squad-level rules for wargaming Vietnam. Uses playing cards and 'dice shifting' to simulate any of the troops who did the fightin` and a-dyin` a long way away from home or amongst their own cities and villages. Embraces all the combatants who played a part in the war, including Viet Cong guerrillas, Australians, South Koreans, and others (see 'Falling Dominoes' supplement).

Designed for 28mm-sized figures, but usable with 15/20mm miniatures. Aimed for a player to control a platoon, although possible to scale up or down as required (company to rifle squad).
1 vol, 60 pgs 2021 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-70690 Bowden, Scott & DeLamater, Matt & Fisher, Todd REVOLUTION TO EMPIRE 8.5x11, the latest in the 'EMPIRE' series, many changes, easier to read and find stuff, play aids.

In Revolution & Empire players take the role of the great commanders of the period such as Napoleon, Wellington, Blucher, Charles, Suvorov, Massena, and Lannes. Draw up your preliminary battle-plans in hopes of achieving your own decisive victory and watch as subordinates carry it to fruition. Revolution & Empire reflects the intense friction of war during this era, as billowing smoke and thunderous cannonades obscured the battlefield and increased the intense confusion and pressures of battle, and even the best plans can go awry by the accidents of war. Skillful management of reserves plays a decisive role in determining the outcome, as fresh troops must be carefully preserved to respond to the inevitable crisis of the battle.

At the tactical level, players performing as division and corps commanders are faced with mastering the interaction of combined arms. No other period of history presents such a balance, as each arm's strengths and weaknesses are dramatically highlighted. Perhaps as no system before, Revolution & Empire demonstrates the evolution of tactics throughout the entire period, from the demise Frederick the Great's linear style of warfare to the development of a new tactical system for a new age. With Revolution & Empire, players will also foster a new appreciation for the brilliant tactics of generals like Wellington and Davout, men who won astonishing victories against staggering odds.

Revolution & Empire is also a valuable historical reference, as hundreds of generals and units are rated on their performance during the period in order to reflect their historical capabilities. Comprehensive rules reflect the many salient aspects of Napoleonic and Revolutionary combat, including massed skirmishers, grand batteries, fatigue, savage town fighting, bridge assaults, weather, and ammunition supply. Whether re-fighting the famous battles, or recreating the scores of smaller actions from the period, Revolution & Empire elegantly reflects warfare in this fascinating and turbulent period of military history.
1 vol, 240 pgs 2003 CHICAGO, EMPERORS PRESS
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1-967010 Bowers, Guy Black Ops - Tactical Espionage Wargaming Black Ops is a skirmish wargame of tactical espionage combat that recreates the tension and excitement of modern action-thrillers such as the Bond and Bourne films. The fast-play rules keep all the players in the thick of the action, while the mission generator provides a wide range of options for scenarios - from stealthy extraction or surveillance missions to more overt raids and assaults.

Stealth, combat, and technical expertise all have a role to play, and players may recruit a number of different operative types - spies, mercenaries, criminals, hackers, special forces, and many more - to recruit the best possible team for the job. Players may also choose to join a faction - powerful organizations, intelligence agencies, criminal syndicates, militaries, or rebel groups, each with a stake in international affairs. By doing so, their team may receive certain benefits, but may also find itself limited at a crucial time. With the variety offered by the characters, factions, and scenarios, no two games of Black Ops should ever be the same! 1 vol, 64 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-212740 Brown, David PICKETT'S CHARGE Pickett's Charge is designed for Divisional and larger battles in the American Civil War, with the Regiment being the smallest maneuver element, the Brigade the lowest tactical command. A typical club night action involving several Brigades per side and a full day or weekend handling a Corps or two with ease.

Includes rules for using both 15mm and 28mm figures, suggestions for organizing your armies with a point system, a guide to rating force, and an introductory scenario.1 vol, 82 pgs 2022 UK, TOO FAT LARDIES
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1-226650 Brown, David 'O' GROUP - BATTALION SCALE WORLD WAR II WARGAMES RULES Each player fields a battalion under the command of the Battalion HQ. The battalion consists of a number of infantry companies, normally three and will usually be supported by heavy weapons, guns according to the national structures and, of course, with room for supporting elements to be attached to produce a combined arms force, such as AFVs.1 vol, 106 pgs 2021 UK, REISSWITZ PRESS, TOO FAT LAARDIES
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1-43630 Brown, David GENERAL de BRIGADE, Deluxe Edition 8.5x11, General de Brigade Deluxe edition brings changes and enhancements to a number of key areas within the rules, although the basic mechanisms remain the same. The key challenges in playing General de Brigade Deluxe are command and control, correct formations, (for both battalions and brigades), and appreciating or compensating for particular national traits. Brigade orders contribute significantly to command and control, these orders limit the 'nippy little battalion' syndrome and restrict the wargamer from doing more or less whatever he wants with any unit whenever it suits him.

In addition, generals are now graded as to their ability and this directly impacts on their capacity to command on the battlefield. For example, the number of charges they can order per turn is now linked to their ability (see below) and this effects the timing and deployment of attacks, e.g. players will now notice the greater use of attacks en echelon and less reliance upon massed column formations. General de Brigade Deluxe still allows wargamers the freedom to command and maneuver most of their battalions or squadrons but continues to stress the importance of those higher command decisions such as brigade formations, brigade objectives, the timing of assaults and the deployment of reserves.

The Deluxe Edition also includes more information of the organization of the major armies, (including the Ottoman Turks), new pick up and play divisions, a reworked Victory & Defeat chapter introducing a Corps/Divisional breakpoint, so permitting the easier identification of victory, revised points values and also three new scenarios!

The rulebook comes with a gloss laminated full-color, 4-page Quick Reference Sheet. None of your usual having to cut out the playsheet nonsense here, this is a Deluxe Edition after all!

1 vol, 184 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-43631 Brown, David GENERAL de BRIGADE:Scenarios V1 8.5x11, Brigade Level additional rules/amendments organizational charts, play aids, (11) scenarios.1 vol, 44 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-43632 Brown, David GENERAL de BRIGADE:Scenarios V2 8.5x11, Brigade Level additional rules/amendments (11) scenarios1 vol, 48 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-43633 Brown, David GENERAL de BRIGADE:Scenarios V3 8.5x11, Brigade Level additional rules/amendments(11) scenarios including MARENGO, HALSACH-JURGEN, AUSTERLITZ, AUERSTADT, FRIEDLAND & EGGMUHL.1 vol, 44 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-43634 Brown, David GENERAL de BRIGADE:Scenarios V4 8.5x11, Brigade Level additional rules/amendments 10+ scenarios for the Ottomans vs the French in Egypt and against the Russians1 vol, 80 pgs 2009 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-43635 Brown, David GENERAL de BRIGADE:Scenarios V5 Volume five presents eleven historical scenarios that follow Wellington's famous Peninsular victories from Vimiero in 1808 until the final victory at Toulouse in 1814.

All are designed for use with General de Brigade Napoleonic wargames rules (but may be converted to any similar system). Each scenario provides players with terrain maps, troop deployments, objectives, and orders of battle. Several of the scenarios are linked and can be played as part of a mini-campaign, or, as in the case of the Vimiero or Busaco scenarios, combined to fight one large action.

* Vimiero 1808 - Vimiero Hill.
* Vimiero 1808 - Action at Ventosa.
* Talavera 1809 - Battle for the Medellin.
* Talavera 1809 - Battle for the Redoubt.
* Busaco 1810 - Reynier's Assault.
* Busaco 1810 - Ney's Assault
* Salamanca 1812 - Clausel's Counter-Attack
* Salamanca 1812 - The French Rearguard
* Vittoria 1813 - The Hill of Arinez
* Sorauren 1813 - Cole's Ridge.
* Toulouse 1814 - Final Victory.1 vol, 64 pgs 2011 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-43636 Brown, David GENERAL de BRIGADE:Scenarios V6 - Imperial Sunset Volume 6 presents 13 historical scenarios that follow Napoleon's famous 1813 & 1814 campaigns. All are designed for use with General de Brigade Napoleonic wargames rules, (but may, of course, be converted to any similar system). Each scenario provides players with terrain maps, troop deployments, objectives and orders of battle. Several of the scenarios are linked and can be combined to fight one large action or played as part of a mini-campaign.

* Lutzen: The Prussian Charge.
* Lutzen: La Garde au Feu!
* Lutzen: Action at Eisdorf.
* Bautzen: Franquemont's Attack.
* Dresden: Murat's Flank.
* Kulm: The First Day.
* Hagelberg
* Dennewitz - Ney's Battle.
* Dennewitz - The Saxon Battle.
* Leipzig: The Battle for Dolitz.
* Leipzig: Schonefeld.
* La Rothiere.
* La Rothiere - Marmont's Flank1 vol, 64 pgs 2016 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-43690 Brown, David BRITISH GRENADIER: American Revolution Rules - Deluxe Edition 8.5x11 with lavish illustration, tables, game counters, and scenarios. British Grenadier can also be used to re-fight battles of the French and Indian Wars and the War of 1812. Changes to the new edition rules -- besides a complete edit of the old rules -- include: compilation of various rule amendments from the period since the rules appearance, including brigade moves, reinforcements marches, and changes to artillery DP rallies. Some new rules have been added, including the Bayonet Charge rule. Revised artillery firing table. New scenarios for Sainte Foy (F&IW) and Chippawa (War of 1812), plus a revised Freemans Farm scenario. High quality graphic design, including order markers, and comes with a gloss laminated full-color four-page Quick Reference Sheet. 1 vol, 60 pgs 2011 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-43691 Brown, David BRITISH GRENADIER:Scenario Booklet V1 8.5x11, (12) scenarios of the American Revolution.
1 vol, 48 pgs 2005 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-43692 Brown, David BRITISH GRENADIER:Scenario Booklet V2 8.5x11, (12) scenarios of the American Revolution.1 vol, 48 pgs 2005 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-69740 Brown, David PANZER GRENADIER DELUXE: Tactical World War II Rules PanzerGrenadier Deluxe is a very different game to its predecessor and distinct from other existing rule sets. The central theme of the rules is tactical command and control. This emphasis on command requires players to plan ahead, use period tactics such as combined arms to overcome the enemy and genuinely think about the command challenges before them.

When playing PanzerGrenadier each army operates under a specific military doctrine which impacts upon the command flexibility players are able to exercise. Your HQ units are important; as you'll find those units under command operate reasonably well, whereas those units out of command will drain your command of its vital HQ Impetus. And once you're at zero your turn could end at any moment!

Players will not be able to see every enemy unit and attacking forces will need to use reconnaissance effectively; both commands will need to consider their deployments and allocation of reserves and have their commanders in the right place at the right time in order to exploit combat opportunities and achieve battlefield success!

The rules span 248 pages in full color and provide fast, simple yet 'wargame' realistic mechanisms that produce a much quicker style of play allowing players to concentrate far more on commanding their troops and playing the game. Advanced rules are incorporated into the body of the main rules so can easily be used. Also included are numerous optional rules, such as Russian commissars, demolition vehicles, river crossings, etc; three introductory scenarios, an extensive points system including easy to use standard platoon costings and extensive and detailed TOE's covering Germany, Russia, Britain and the United States

PanzerGrenadier Deluxe can be used with 15mm or 20mm figures (though 10-12mm and even 28mm figures can be used) and can be played at either a 1:3 figure ratio or a 1:1 figure ratio. No rebasing needed. Quick reference sheet, unit status markers and artillery template are also provided. 1 vol, 250 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-69741 Brown, David PANZER GRENADIER:WWII Battles V1:The West 1939-45 Battles for the West presents eleven historical scenarios for use with Battlegroup Panzer-Grenadier wargames rules, (though, of course, they can be used for any similar rules system). Each scenario provides players with objectives, orders of battle, deployment and terrain maps. The scenarios cover the main periods of fighting in the west, ranging from the campaign for France in 1940 to the Normandy campaign and its aftermath in 1944, through to the German Ardennes offensive in late 1944 and in Alsace in early 1945. The scenarios cover a variety of mid-sized actions using both infantry and armour.
(The battles of Operation Market Garden are not covered here as it is hoped they will be the subjects of a dedicated volume.)


ADVANCED RULES for Battlegroup Panzer-Grenadier are also included and cover Combined Assault Combat Groups, plus Off Board Artillery Rules taking into account national differences, pre-registered and prominent targets, miss deviations distances and Naval Gunfire support. In addition the Advanced Rules take account of Snipers whilst expanding the rules on AFV Hull Down Positions, Turretless AFV's, the KV2 and King Tiger, the Bogged Down Test, along with additional AT factors for exceptional gun types.

Finally the AMENDMENTS to existing rules, introducing Tank Group Commander, more information of AT weapons and inherent AT weapons plus revised factors, along with expanded Dead Ground rules and additional and revised points costs
1 vol, 40 pgs 2004 UK, PARTIZAN PRESs
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1-69742 Brown, David PANZER GRENADIER:WWII Battles V2:The East 1939-45 Battles for the East presents twelve further historical scenarios for use with Battlegroup Panzer-Grenadier wargames rules or any WWII rule system. Each scenario provides players with objectives, orders of battle, deployment and terrain maps. The scenarios cover the main periods of fighting in the east, ranging from the campaign for Poland in 1939, Operation Barbarossa through to Kharkov, Stalingrad, Kursk and the final Russian drive on Germany.

The scenarios cover a variety of mid-sized actions using both infantry and armour, but also include larger actions such as Targul Frumos.

Also included are the latest advanced rules & amendments.

THE SCENARIOS:
LODZ, POLAND 1939
HONKANIEMI, FINLAND, 1940
THE BRODY TRIANGLE, RUSSIA 1941
RASYENYA, RUSSIA 1941
MTSENSK, RUSSIA 1941
OLENINO, RUSSIA 1942
STALINGRAD, RUSSIA 1942
KHARKOV, RUSSIA 1943
KURSK, RUSSIA 1943
TARGUL FRUMOS, ROMANIA, 1944
OGLEDOW, POLAND, 1944
BERLIN, GERMANY, 1945







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1-69743 Brown, David PANZER GRENADIER: WWII Battles Vol. 3: Mediterranean 1940-44 Battles for the Mediterranean presents ten further historical scenarios for Battlegroup Panzer-Grenadier WWII wargame rules (or, indeed, any similar wargame rule set). Each scenario provides players with objectives, orders of battle, deployment, and terrain maps. The scenarios cover the main periods of fighting in the lands bordering the Mediterranean including Crete, the Western Desert, Tunisia, Sicily, and Italy.

The scenarios cover a variety of actions using both infantry and armour.

(All scenarios are specific to 2nd Edition of Battlegroup PanzerGrenadier rules but are still useable with 1st Edition.)

THE SCENARIOS:
* PINK HILL - CRETE
* OPERATION COMPASS - WESTERN DESERT
* OPERATION BATTLE AXE - WESTERN DESERT
* ALAMEIN - THE SNIPE - WESTERN DESERT
* HUNTS GAP - SIDI NSIR - TUNISIA
* OPERATION TORCH - TUNISIA
* BIAZZO RIDGE - SICILY
* THE FACTORY - ANZIO - ITALY
* THE RAILWAY STATION - MONTE CASSINO - ITALY
* ROCHETTA - ITALY1 vol, 48 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-84920 Brown, David GUNS AT GETTYSBURG:Brigade Level ACW Rules Using the popular 'General de Brigade' system and common basing with Fire & Fury/Johnny Reb this set is designed for quick play; play aids.1 vol, 72 pgs 2006 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-81630 Browne, Dillon BLOODY PICNIC:Wargaming the End of Empires 1904-24 8.5x11, scalable for divisional and brigade level games, based on the 'General de Brigade System', Weather Effects system, Dispersed Unit system allows for wide frontage assaults, color photos, play aid1 vol, 96 pgs 2005 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-81631 Browne, Dillon 1918 THE WAR IN FRANCE & ITALY:WWI Sceanarios V1 A4, twelve scenarios, army lists, play aids. For BLOODY PICNIC rules or other WWI rule systems.1 vol, 72 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-81632 Browne, Dillon 1914 THE FIRST BATTLES IN THE WEST: WWI Scenarios Vol. 2 This set of twelve battles and ten divisional army lists represent actions which took place at the start of the Great War in 1914. The scenarios are set in Belgium and northern France. To a great extent this it is due to the quality of the source material covering those battles.

The battles of 1914 were marked by a great learning process where Generals were trying to come to terms with a way of fighting where casualties were far higher than anything yet experienced in Europe. This would eventually lead to the trench warfare of the Western Front, in effect a giant siege. But the scenarios covered by this book pre-date the trench warfare. The last scenario, White Sheet, has a hint of what was to come, but even here the defenders were not occupying a coherent trench system.1 vol, 96 pgs 2011 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-967027 Bruce, Boyd ABSOLUTE EMPEROR: Napoleonic Wargame Battles Players' armies are composed of multiple corps, with command and control being of the utmost importance, all influenced by the elan of your general. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-1982000 Buchel, Alex MUSKETS AND TOMAHAWKS: 2nd Edition Rules Muskets and Tomahawks focuses on the small wars of 18th Century North America during the French Indian Wars and the American war of Independence. Games can be played with any number of figures from 20 to 100 a side. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2020 UK, STUDIO TOMAHAWK
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1-1982001 Buchel, Alex MUSKETS AND TOMAHAWKS: Redcoats and Tomahawks Supplement Covers the armies that fought in the French Indian War, American War of Independence, and The War of 1812. Supplement to Muskets and Tomahawks rules.1 vol, 48 pgs 2020 UK, STUDIO TOMAHAWK
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1-1982098 Buchel, Alex MUSKETS AND TOMAHAWKS: Tokens Set Token set includes 48 tokens for use with Muskets & Tomahawks rules.1 vol, 1 pgs 2020 UK, STUDIO TOMAHAWK
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1-1982099 Buchel, Alex MUSKETS AND TOMAHAWKS: Card Deck Card Deck includes 51 cards for use with Muskets & Tomahawks rules.1 vol, 1 pgs 2020 UK, STUDIO TOMAHAWK
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1-226880 Buchel, Alex SHAKOS AND BAYONETS: Napoleonic Supplement for Muskets & Tomahawks II The Napoleonic version of skirmish-level ruleset Muskets & Tomahawks. Units are composed of individual bases, but there are still quite a lot of miniatures on display. If you like the grandeur of the Napoleonic era with the mechanics of Muskets & Tomahawks, here's a set to game out small actions. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2021 UK, STUDIO TOMAHAWK
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1-226889 Buchel, Alex SHAKOS AND BAYONETS: Card Deck Deck of cards to go with Shakos and Bayonets rule set. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2021 UK, STUDIO TOMAHAWK
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1-194951 Bujeiro, Ramiro illustrator ROAD TO BAGHDAD: Iraq 2003 Road to Baghdad gives Force on Force players all the information they need to re-fight the 2003 Allied invasion of Iraq, from deadly little firefights between Iraqi Fedayeen and US Special Forces to armored battles against Republican Guard positions across the Tigris River. It offers a wealth of varied scenarios and mission objectives that will challenge the tactical abilities of both new and experienced wargamers alike. With a wealth of new information to expand Force on Force, including detailed historical background and orders of battle for US, British, and Iraqi forces during the invasion, Road to Baghdad allows players to really get to grips with the experiences of war in Iraq.
1 vol, 104 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-225020 Burgess, Eric Vauban's Wars - Siege Warfare 1667-1815 Siege warfare rules covering:
Wars of Louis XIV (1667-1714)
War of the Austrian Succession (1740-1748)
Seven Years War (1756-1763)
Turkish Wars vs Russians and Austrians (1710-1812)
Wars of the French Revolution (1792-1802)
Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815)

You will need tactical rules for Sorties\Assaults -- Piquet's Cartouche v2, Les Grognards v2, Field of Battle supplements, or your own favorite tactical rules to resolve any assault or sortie.

You will also need the following: Dice sets (D4, D6, D8, D10, D12, and D20); Tape measures; and a Special Siege Die -- D6 with the following values on their facings 0,1,1,2,2,3. If you don't have a blank die to put these numbers on you could map the values to a standard D6 with 1 = 0, 2-3 = 1, 4-5 = 2 and 6 = 3. This die is used for sappers to repairing damaged fortifications and miners to do mining.

For table space you would need a minimum of 6 feet wide by 5 feet deep for 15mm figures, and 8 feet wide by 6 feet deep for 25mm figures when using a three or four bastion fortress placed on the edge of the table. Other scales and fortress designs, could impact the table size.

Includes printed sheets with the hard copy: 1 Turn & Weather Sheet (hard card stock and full color); 2 Quick Reference Sheets (hard card stock and Black and White); 1 Powder Expenditure Sheet (hard card stock and full color); and 6 Sequence Deck Card Sheets that you can cut out and sleeve (hard card stock and full color).

Includes the following Player Aids that can be photocopied: Markers; Garrison and Besieger Roster Sheet; Mining and Countermining Sheet; and Quick Start Sheet
1 vol, 97 pgs 2020 US, PIQUET
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1-225029 Burgess, Eric Vauban's Wars - Card Deck One 54 card casino-quality playing card deck to enhance the Piquet game of Vauban's Wars. There are 54 full color cards with 28 garrison cards (blue stripe) and 25 besieger cards (red stripe) to replace the cards that come with the game. The cards have unique backs for each side and all cards have rules reference numbers at the bottom. There are also some blank cards for each side so that you can make your own custom events or mechanics for the game. The last card is a Proof of Purchase card. 1 vol, 1 pgs 2020 US, PIQUET
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1-527803 Burgess, Eric PIQUET: DIN OF BATTLE: Colonial Supplement 1845-1914 2nd Edition Welcome to the world of colonial wargaming with Piquet's Din of Battle 2nd Edition. Here you will fight in the far-flung colonial ventures of the British, French, Italian, and other imperial powers across multiple continents and terrain. Din of Battle includes 13 detailed Campaign Musters to help you jump right into the action. The rules cover the following colonial conflicts and gives you the tools to create your own Campaign Musters.

* 1st and 2nd Sikh Wars (1845 - 1846 & 1848 - 1849) - British vs. Sikhs
* Indian Mutiny (1857 - 1858) - British vs. Indians
* Sioux Wars (1865 - 1890) - Sioux Indians vs. USA
* 2nd Afghan War (1878- 1880) - British vs. Afghans & Pathan Tribesmen
* Zulu War (1879) - British vs. Zulus
* Sudanese Wars (1881 - 1885 & 1896 - 1899) - British & Egyptians vs. Mahdists
* Tonkin Wars (1882 - 1885) - France vs. China & Black Flags
* Italo-Abyssinian Wars (1887-1889 & 1895-1896) - Italians vs. Ethiopians
* Dahomey Wars (1892) - France vs. Dahomey
* Great Boer War (1899 - 1902) - British vs. Boers
* Spanish America War (1898-1899) - US vs. Spain, US vs. Filipinos
* Boxer Rebellion (1900-1901) - International Forces vs. Chinese Imperials and Boxers
* French Foreign Legion (1880-1914) - French Foreign Legion vs. Arabs1 vol, 16 pgs 2011 US, PIQUET SYSTEMS
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1-215910 Burman, Robert KOBOLDS & COBBLESTONES: Fantasy Gang Rumbles Skirmish wargame for rumbles between gangs in the city of Ordinsport's seedy underbelly. Players hire gangs of criminals, thugs, and enforcers from a number of classic Fantasy races, and attempt to take control of the underworld and establish themselves as the city's kingpins. Playing card-based mechanics and a cunning bribery element keep players on their toes, as a one-sided battle can turn around in a flash. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-88294 Bush, David RED INFERNO: Battle Scenarios Vol. 4 of Panzer Korps Red Inferno is the fourth Volume in the Panzer Korps scenarios series. Complete OB's, scenarios, and maps for the following battles: Features 10 ready to play Scenarios with maps & Force Groups with an emphasis on the Russians! Engage in battle when the RED Forces face the Germans and the Japanese! Also included are North African and Chinese Scenarios.

RUSSIA-Battle for the Moscow Road '41, Operation Grozny '42, Operation Kutuzov '43, Black Wednesday '43, Battle for Nicolayev '41

NORTH AFRICA-Operation Scipio '43

BALKANS-Battle of Tirgu Fromus '44

FAR EAST-Battle of Tai'erchuang '38, Battle of Lake Khasan '38, August Storm '451 vol, 120 pgs 2011 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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1-196801D Bushel, Alexandre SAGA DICE: : Norman and Bretons Each set contains eight of the same, faction specific, die. Unlike some other special dice, these SAGA dice have symbols on EACH side (no 'pips').1 vol, 8 pgs 2012 UK, GRIPPING BEAST
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1-196802D Bushel, Alexandre SAGA DICE: Anglo-Danes and Anglo-Saxons Each set contains eight of the same, faction specific, die. Unlike some other special dice, these SAGA dice have symbols on EACH side (no 'pips').1 vol, 8 pgs 2012 UK, GRIPPING BEAST
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1-196803D Bushel, Alexandre SAGA DICE: : Viking and Jomsvikings Each set contains eight of the same, faction specific, die. Unlike some other special dice, these SAGA dice have symbols on EACH side (no 'pips').1 vol, 8 pgs 2012 UK, GRIPPING BEAST
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1-196804D Bushel, Alexandre SAGA DICE: Welsh Each set contains eight of the same, faction specific, die. Unlike some other special dice, these SAGA dice have symbols on EACH side (no 'pips').1 vol, 8 pgs 2012 UK, GRIPPING BEAST
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1-196805D Bushel, Alexandre SAGA DICE: Scots Each set contains eight of the same, faction specific, die. Unlike some other special dice, these SAGA dice have symbols on EACH side (no 'pips').1 vol, 8 pgs 2012 UK, GRIPPING BEAST
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1-196806D Bushel, Alexandre SAGA DICE: Christian Dice set Each set contains eight of the same, faction specific, die. Unlike some other special dice, these SAGA dice have symbols on EACH side (no 'pips').1 vol, 8 pgs 2014 UK, GRIPPING BEAST
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1-196807D Bushel, Alexandre SAGA DICE: Muslim Dice set Each set contains eight of the same, faction specific, die. Unlike some other special dice, these SAGA dice have symbols on EACH side (no 'pips').1 vol, 8 pgs 2014 UK, GRIPPING BEAST
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1-196808D Bushel, Alexandre SAGA DICE: Romans and Britons Dice set Each set contains eight of the same, faction specific, die. Unlike some other special dice, these SAGA dice have symbols on EACH side (no 'pips').1 vol, 8 pgs 2017 UK, GRIPPING BEAST
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1-196809D Bushel, Alexandre SAGA DICE: Teutonic Dice set Each set contains eight of the same, faction specific, die. Unlike some other special dice, these SAGA dice have symbols on EACH side (no 'pips').1 vol, 8 pgs 2018 UK, GRIPPING BEAST
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1-196810D Bushel, Alexandre SAGA DICE: Saga Eastern Dice 8 SAGA Dice for use with the Pagan Peoples, Eastern Princes, and the Mongol Battle Boards in SAGA Age of Crusades.1 vol, 8 pgs 2018 UK, GRIPPING BEAST
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1-199810 Butler, Bill FROM MANASSAS TO APPOMATTOX: Grand Tactical Miniatures System Grand Tactical ACW wargaming on the tabletop. Command large armies as brigades and divisions. Use any figure scale or basing. A complete grand tactical system designed to allow players the ability to recreate the large scale actions of the American Civil War. Allows for a typical game to be completed in 3-4 hours; Can be used with any scale and no rebasing needed; Follows historical organization and unit capabilities; Army Builder to allow for setting up hypothetical engagements; Move Brigades and Divisions around as your combat formations; Fast playing mechanisms to keep the action fluid; and a variety of optional rules to add detail to your games.1 vol, 51 pgs 2012 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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4-206480 Caille, Herve L'ART DE LA GUERRE: Wargaming Rules for Ancient & Medieval 4th edition 4th Edition of French rule set translated into English. It covers antiquity to the late Middle Ages using miniatures from 6mm to 28mm high. The basing is compatible with the majority of existing rules. Contains 300 army lists

L'Art de la Guerre's flexible system allows players to play standard sized games in a matter of two hours with relatively few figures as well as expansive games with multitudes of miniatures on large tables that can last an evening of play or longer.

An army will generally consist of from twenty to thirty units (one stand = one unit) divided into three corps (right wing, center and left wing), each led by a commander. Each troop type has a basic factor against other troops. Each unit has a number of cohesion points. Heavier troops in close formation start with more cohesion points than lighter ones. The losses from shooting and close combat gradually reduce a unit's cohesion and when it reaches zero the unit is routed and removed from play.

Combat: Both players roll 1D6 and add their unit's base factor plus any bonuses. The higher score wins the combat and the losing unit suffers cohesion losses that vary according to the difference between the two results. Troops armed with missile weapons can shoot: archers, cavalry, light troops, etc. A successful shot results in the target losing one cohesion point.

Specific rules for charges, impetuous troops, evading, inter penetration, bursting through friends, rallying units, routs, pursuit, and elephant rampage. 1 vol, 272 pgs 2021 UK, NORTH STAR
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2-221900 Caille, Herve BATAILLE EMPIRE (2nd edition): 6mm to 28mm Napolenic Wargame Rules Rules by the designer of La Art de la Guerre.

Miniatures rules covers the period of the Revolution and the Napoleonic Empire between 1792 and 1815. The game scale is at battalion or regimental level. You can play with any scale of miniatures from 6 mm to 28 mm. The rules are compatible with all basing systems and it is possible to play with different basing per side.

The game rules cover all the main aspects of Napoleonic wars: formations, skirmishers, morale, distinction between fire and shock, national characteristics, command, and orders. Includes lots of pictures and explanatory diagrams, characteristics of all the nations involved, and 134 army lists classified by period. This book is complete and requires no other supplement.1 vol, 256 pgs 2023 UK, NORTH STAR
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1-214620 Calder, Kevin BONNIE BLUE FLAG: Fast Play ACW Rules Fast play rules, extensively tried and tested by League of Gentlemen Wargamers, whose ranks contain not a few wargaming authors. Any scale of figures, no need for re-basing. As a rough guide, three to five 28mm figures per base, with six bases per infantry regiment. Works with most base sizes. A typical game involving a four Regiment strong Infantry brigade with a battery of guns attached can be easily accommodated on a 6x4 table and can be played to a conclusion in around two hours. Works on an attrition points system represented by small marker dice so figures are not removed. Includes full color pictures and artwork by Bob Marion throughout.1 vol, 48 pgs 2017 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-220610 Calder, Kevin UP THE NILE : Wargames Rules for Fighting Battles in C19th Egypt and the Sudan Based on the BONNIE BLUE FLAG (ACW) attrition-based rules system. For any scale with no need to re-base your figures. All color.1 vol, 40 pgs 2019 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-235170 Callan, Andy NEVER MIND THE BILLHOOKS: Deluxe Edition Card-driven rules for late medieval European warfare, set at the small battle/big skirmish level - think Nibley Green rather than Towton. You will need around 100 figures a side, lots of D6s, and a 6 x 4 foot table - everything else you need to play the game is included in this book. A typical game can be played through in around 90 minutes. Includes Modeling Masterclass chapter with a comprehensive guide to painting, modeling, and kit-bashing 28mm plastic figures.

Billhooks Deluxe gives you a 'Core' Wars of the Roses ruleset and then expands that to cover six new Theatres and Conflicts from across Western European Christendom c1350-1525. So you will find troop stats and special rules for Irish Gallowglass, Hussite War-Wagons, and Landsknecht Pikemen along with all the other troop types to be found on battlefields of the period, from 100 Years' War France to Renaissance Italy.

Theatres and Conflicts you can find in this book: Albion - The Wars of the Roses; Gallia - The Hundred Years' War; Bohemia - The Hussite Wars; Helvetia - The Swiss-Burgundian War;
Italia - The Italian Wars; Northumbria - The Anglo-Scottish Border Reivers; Lusitania - Late Medieval Portugal; and Hibernia - Warfare in Ireland.1 vol, 180 pgs 2022 UK, NORTH STAR
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1-2351701 Callan, Andy NEVER MIND THE BILLHOOKS: Deluxe Edition - ALBION CARD DECK Contains 37 Cards -- All the cards you need to play a game including cards specific to the Albion (War of the Roses) theater, plus generic Leader Cards for Europa.

The cards are: 5 Bonus Cards (generic) and 20 Play Deck Cards (2 x Bonus (Generic); 2 x skirmish and Artillery (Generic); 4 x Lancastrian Leader (Albion); 4 x Yorkist Leader (Albion); 4 x Unicorn Leader (Europa/Generic); and 4 x Lion Leader (Europa/generic)). Plus, the package adds 9 Special Event Cards (Generic) and 3 Special Event Cards (Albion).1 vol, 180 pgs 2022 UK, NORTH STAR
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1-2351702 Callan, Andy NEVER MIND THE BILLHOOKS: Deluxe Edition - EUROPA CARD DECK Contains 85 Cards -- All the Leader and Special Event cards required for playing a game of Never Mind the Billhooks Deluxe, using the new Europa theaters.

The cards are: 64 Play Deck Cards (Gallia -- English Leader x 4 and French Leader x 4; Bohemia -- Hussite Leader x 4 and Royalist Leader x 4; Helvetia -- Swiss x 4 and Burgundian Leader x 4; Northumbria -- English Leader x 4 and Scottish Leader x 4; Italia -- Imperialist Leader x 4, French Leader x 4, Spanish Leader x 4, and Italian Leader x 4; Hibernia -- Rebel Irish Leader x 4 and Irish Leader x 4; Lusitania -- Rebel Leader x 4 and Royalist Leader x 4.

Also: 21 Special Event Cards (3 from each theater).1 vol, 180 pgs 2022 UK, NORTH STAR
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1-2351703 Callan, Andy NEVER MIND THE BILLHOOKS: Deluxe Edition - ALBION MDF TOKENS Contains 50 Tokens -- All the tokens required for playing a game of Never Mind the Billhooks Deluxe - Albion (War of the Roses) theater.

Please note: These tokens are exactly the same as the Never Mind the Billhooks Tokens released in 2021. Included: 20 x Double-sided Lancastrian and Yorkist Roses; 20 x Army Morale (Silver); and 10 x Double-sided Disarray (crossed bills) and Daunted (black rose).1 vol, 180 pgs 2022 UK, NORTH STAR
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1-2351704 Callan, Andy NEVER MIND THE BILLHOOKS: Deluxe Edition - EUROPA MDF TOKENS Contains 50 Tokens -- All the tokens required for playing a game of Never Mind the Billhooks Deluxe, using the new Europa theatres. Included: 20 x Double-sided White Unicorn and Red Lion (Generic Europa); 20 x Double-sided Army Morale (Bronze and Silver); and 10 x Double-sided Disarray (Crossed Bills) and Daunted (Black Heart).1 vol, 180 pgs 2022 UK, NORTH STAR
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1-72170 Carter, Robert J & Alex Testo DE BELLUM NAPOLEONICA: A DBA SUPPLEMENT Version 1.0 8.5x11-inch booklet is a supplement to De Bellis Antiquitatis rules, so you need DBA to use this supplement. Includes new unit types and morale levels, army lists, and four scenarios: New Orleans 1815, Quatre Bras 1815, Saalfeld 1806, and Albuera 1811 (each with OOB, black and white map, and scenario-specific rules). Also includes rules for campaigns, with sample 100 Days Campaign (1815) that includes black and white campaign map, OOBs, and campaign-specific rules.1 vol, 44 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-72171 Carter, Robert J & Alex Testo DE BELLUM NAPOLEONICA:SCENARIO BOOK 10 scenarios with O/b's and maps.1 vol, 24 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-83970 Carter, Robert J & Alex Testo DE BELLUM AMERICAN CIVIL WAR:A DBA SUPPLEMENT A4, includes rules, playsheets, army lists,larger battle rules, campaign rules.1 vol, 20 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-199410 Cavatore, Alessio BOLT ACTION: World War II Wargames Rules - 2nd Edition The new edition offers the same World War II game play with order dice system and mixed armies of infantry, tanks, and artillery.

Key New Features:

* Officers activate other units! Used cleverly, this creates a huge tactical shift as you can order multiple units to fire or advance in concert.
* Big Explosions! HE fire now uses templates to determine damage - your opponent had better spread out his troops to avoid carnage!
* Armed Transports! Once your squad has piled out of its halftrack, the driver can speed around and unleash a hail of lead at the enemy!
* New Army List: The main rulebook now includes a fifth army list - adding Imperial Japan to Germany, Great Britain, USA, and the Soviet Union.1 vol, 228 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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3-209390 Cavatore, alessio KINGS OF WAR: 3rd Edition Rules to fight epic fantasy battles across the tabletop, an extensive background section covering the races of Pannithor and their history, and army lists for 14 different factions.1 vol, 398 pgs 2021 UK, MANTIC GAMES
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1-209391 Cavatore, Alessio KINGS OF WAR: 3rd Edition Uncharted Empires Uncharted Empires contains 12 new fantasy army lists, and for the first time players have access to Army themes. These allow list variants of one of the games master lists and help add new flavor to an existing army to represent a different faction with similar roots. They are a great way to introduce the many sub-factions and players in the world to your games.1 vol, 160 pgs 2021 UK, MANTIC GAMES
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1-228910 Cavatore, Alessio CLASH OF KINGS: 2022 Edition Annual Kings of War update introduces two brand new army lists, a campaign with new scenarios, new background information, new maps, and new artwork. Learn all about the halflings and the new army created by the Wicked Ones, harnessing the power of Halpi's Rift. Also brings a slew of new changes: all existing armies, magic, heroes, artifacts, special rules, formations, spells, and more.

Contents: Halfling background and army list; Rift-forged Orcs background and army list; and new campaign: A Storm in the Shires.1 vol, 112 pgs 2021 UK, MANTIC GAMES
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2-199410 Cavatore, Alessio and Priestly, Rick BOLT ACTION: World War II Wargames Rules 1st edition Created as a joint project between Warlord Games and Osprey Publishing, Bolt Action provides all the rules needed to bring the great battles of World War II to your tabletop. Using miniature soldiers, tanks and terrain, you can fight battles in the shattered towns of occupied France, the barren deserts of North Africa, and even the sweltering jungles of the Pacific.

Players get to decide which of the major or minor World War II powers they would like to represent, and then construct their armies from the lists provided. Army options are almost limitless, allowing you to build the kind of army that most appeals to your style of play, from heavily armored tank forces to lightly armed, but highly skilled. The choice is yours.

Contents: Introduction, Basic rules, Advanced rules, Scenarios, Quick reference sheets, and Index.
1 vol, 228 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-199411 Cavatore, Alessio and Priestly, Rick BOLT ACTION: Armies of Germany 2nd edition This book provides Bolt Action players with all of the information they need to field the military forces of Germany. Detailed army lists allow players to construct German armies for any theater and any year of the war, including the early campaigns in Poland and France, the dusty tank war in the North African desert, the bloody battles on the Eastern Front, and the final defense of Normandy, occupied France and Germany itself. With dozens of different unit types including Fallschirmjager, Waffen-SS, and the dreaded Tiger tank, players can assemble a huge variety of troops with which to battle their opponents.1 vol, 80 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-73644 Chadwick, Frank RED STEEL:Soviet Armored & Mobile Forces 1939-45 TO&E charts for all Soviet mobile(tank, cavalry and mechanized) corps, divisions & separate brigades. Revised and expanded Soviet data charts; Aircraft ratings for all Soviet combat aircraft in the west1 vol, 56 pgs 2009 US, TEST OF BATTLE GAMES
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1-73646 Chadwick, Frank RED TIDE:Soviet Infantry and Artillery 1939-45 TO&E charts for all Soviet Infantry and Artillery Divisions including NKVD Border Guards and Security troops; Airborne Rifle brigades and corps; Ski brigades; Naval Infantry brigades.1 vol, 56 pgs 2009 US, TEST OF BATTLE GAMES
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1-73640 Chadwick, Frank & Kidd, Glenn COMMAND DECISION: Test of Battle Revised Edition 8.5x11, classic set of WWII battles extensively revised and updated, 12 scenarios, system for generating historical & balanced one-on-one games, 60 die-cut Fog of War cards, and more.

*** If you own the original edition you do not need this edition, in fact due to a problem with reprinting, TOB had to condense it. ***1 vol, 216 pgs 2012 US, TEST OF BATTLE GAMES
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1-73642 Chadwick, Frank & Kidd, Glenn STARS AND STRIPES Covers the Americans in North Africa, Italy and Northwest Europe. O/b's, scenarios and more1 vol, 58 pgs 2007 US, TEST OF BATTLE GAMES
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1-73643 Chadwick, Frank & Kidd, Glenn HONOUR OF THE REGIMENT British and Commonwealth Armies in the West 1939 to 1945. TO&E charts, overview of tactical doctrine1 vol, 58 pgs 2008 US, TEST OF BATTLE GAMES
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1-52750 Chadwick, Frank & Novak, Greg VOLLEY & BAYONET:Road to Glory Fast tempo, flexible troop scale, covers the black powder period 1700-1880's. Eight pages of color.1 vol, 122 pgs 2008 US, TEST OF BATTLE GAMES
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1-199240 Chadwick, Frank and Kidd, Glenn MEN UNDER FIRE: WWII Rules Men Under Fire is a one-to-one scale game, using individually-mounted figures, vehicles, and heavy weapons. It is a tactical game, not a skirmish game. Players control as much as a full company of troops on the table, and maneuver squads and platoons as units. The game uses D6-based fast-playing rules, while still capturing the command challenges of keeping a squad or platoon moving forward under enemy fire. Includes:

* Complete rules, easy to read, with extensive diagrams, and design notes spread throughout the text which explain the reasoning behind the rules and give historical examples.
* The Just Another Mission system for generating historical forces for balanced one-on-one battle games.
* Unit organizations for the US Army, US Marine Corps, Great Britain, Germany, Japan, and the Soviet Union throughout World War II.
* Complete equipment lists for all of the above armies. 1 vol, 118 pgs 2012 US, TEST OF BATTLE GAMES
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1-215240 Chandler, John and Curry, John JOHN CANDLER'S (1964) MINIATURE WARGAMES: Napoleonic Wargaming du Temps de Napoleon Around the time Donald Featherstone published War Games in 1962, the book that was key in launching modern hobby wargames, others were publishing comprehensive sets of rules. This example by John Candler was published in the United States in 1964 and was one of the better known.

The original rules were published in a green ring binder, with 123 pages of detailed rules for a Napoleonic land and sea wargame. They covered all aspects necessary to play a detailed Napoleonic wargame on the tabletop. They were more complex than Featherstone's rules, but lacked the literary charm of the former. They are published by the History of Wargaming Project in order to preserve an example of early wargaming rules from the dawn of modern wargaming.1 vol, 120 pgs 2017 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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1-86130 Charlton, Chris & McCorquodale, S. & Wheatley, M. RULES OF ENGAGEMENT:WWII to Modern 9x12, includes rules, scenarios, sections on how to paint figs/models/terrain with color illust; o/b's, play aids, appendices; best with 25/28mm1 vol, 240 pgs 2006 UK, GREAT ESCAPE GAMES
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1-199400 Clark, Richard DUX BRITANNIARUM Dux Britanniarum is a set of rules for wargaming and campaigning in the Age of Arthur. Covering the period 450AD to 600AD the rule book combine all you need to fight tabletop games and to run a virtually paper-free campaign.

The rules are designed to be played with relatively small forces. A Saxon starter Army is just 38 figures, a British starter army is only 44 figures. Designed for in 28mm figures, the rules play just as well with larger or smaller figures. Forces are grouped into six figures for most warriors and four figures for skirmish and missile troops or cavalry. The tabletop rules are D6 based and simple to use, with the single page playsheet on the rear cover of the rules covering 99% of situations. Activation is determined by a speedy card driven system where all units get to act in any single turn.

Your characters start their campaign as a Saxon Lord or a Romano-British Tribune and will attempt to gain fortune and reputation on the battlefield as you fight to defend or conquer a Romano-British kingdom. Included with the rules are four detailed maps which together cover moderd Britain, Wales and lowland Scotland along with an historical background to each kingdom.

A character generation system will add colour to your campaign as your Nobles assume their own personalities. The terrain and scenario generator allows games to be set up quickly and to result in an almost infinite variety of games to keep you challenged and enjoying the action. The tabletop rules provide for a fast play system with a fun and exciting narrative as your Nobles lead their men into battle. The unique three phase battle system and force morale mechanism allows you to fight your battles with a minimum of preparation and tie those results into the campaign system for a really exciting and fun gaming experience.

At the heart of the game is the Game Deck and the Fate Deck, together a combined 64 cards which are available for purchase either on their own or as part of a great value bundle. The 64 card set includes both the Game deck and the Fate deck are available, either individually or as part of great value bundle deals as well. .



1 vol, 96 pgs 2012 UK, TOO FAT LARDIES
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1-199401 Clark, Richard DUX BRITANNIARUM: The Raiders The Raiders supplement introduces three new factions: Scotti, Irish, and Picts, plus amended force options for the Gwyr y Gogledd: the Britons of the North. Also includes rules for the new factions, campaign maps of Ireland and Scotland, and an additional 54 cards for the Dux Britanniarum Game and Fate Decks.1 vol, 44 pgs 2012 UK, TOO FAT LARDIES
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1-223960B Clark, Richard Infamy, Infamy! - Wargame Rules for large Skiirmishes in the Ancient world 60BC to AD 100 with Card deck Infamy, Infamy! is a game that will, ultimately, be divided into three parts.

This card deck contains both the Game Deck and the Infamy Deck required to play Infamy, Infamy! 55 high quality cards in a tuck box.

This is the first rule book which covers Rome's conflicts with the western barbarian between 60 BC and AD 100. Covered in the rules are lists for Late Republican forces that can be used for Caesar and his campaigns in Gaul and Britannia and against the German tribes raiding across the Rhine.

The Early Imperial Roman lists are perfect for the conquest of Britannia under Claudius and the continuing campaigns through to Agricola's conquest of the North and beyond.

The British lists cover the period from Caesar's invasions through to Mons Graupius, including lists for Boudicca's revolt.

Gallic lists cover the classic period of conquest of the Gallic Wars with the Belgea and Aquitani represented and make every effort to reflect the more advanced culture of the Gauls.

The Germans, on the other hand, are the ultimate Barbarians, with lists for the tribes of the Rhineland and those of the dark forests of Germania Magna and for the Batavian Revolt.1 vol, 0 pgs 2020 UK, TOO FAT LARDIES
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2-89330 Clarke, Richard SHARP PRACTICE 2nd EDITION: Rules for Large Skirmishes with Card Deck Sharp Practice covers large skirmishes in the black powder era, from 40 to 60 men a side, but with room to push that up to 100 plus. The rules are much streamlined from the first edition, with a fast play system which sees action joined almost from the outset and a command and control system which keeps you focused on making the big decisions while the simple yet subtle rules keep the game flowing.

Covers the entire black powder era of 1700 to 1865, including Army Lists for the French and Indian War, American War of Independence, Peninsular War, American Civil War, and Indian Mutiny. Plans include free downloads of Army Lists and supplements to expand into Garibaldi, Seven Years War, and Wars in Mexico periods.1 vol, 80 pgs 2016 UK, TOO FAT LARDIES
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1-73050 Coggins, Robert and Taylor Jr, Craig NAPOLEON'S BATTLES: Marechal (4th) Edition Full Color NAPOLEON'S BATTLES is a grand-tactical wargame which covers the period of the revolutionary and Napoleonic wars, from 1792 to 1815. In these rules, players assume the role of army or Corps commanders.

With NB you have the full flexibility that many other games fail to provide so that you can play tournament battles with a standard championship army that can be played in two hours, or recreate bigger historical Battles like Waterloo, Austerlitz, Talavera, Marengo to enjoy such large scale engagements involving multiple players in each side. The real Napoleonic wargame!

This game was inducted into the Hall of Fame of Academy of Adventure Gaming Arts & Design.

Short list of the main changes:

The Standard Rules about fighting in built-up areas (deploying, firing and combat) have been heavily changed for a more realistic outcome. Using the rules from previous editions, built-up areas were not handled as in many historical accounts, so the rules have been adapted to simulate the combats in these focal points in the battlefield more accurately.

Some minor changes have been made in the firing section (e.g. template placement, bonus) both in the Standard and Optional Rules to avoid unrealistic extreme situations.

A new set of Optional Rules have been included to handle some aspects related to the units' built-in commanding officers, allowing them to have a little chance of rallying the unit independently or limited handling of an out-of-command situation. Now brigade commanders can take initiative tests even though they are not represented on the board. The effects of casualties among attached units have also been slightly modified.

In the Standard Rules units can now no longer pass freely through other friendly formations. Movement in march column and over bridges has also been changed for a more realistic outcome.

A list of abilities have been included as an Optional Rule to avoid a fixed statistic line for each unit type and allow to represent differences in morale, training or experience between units of the same type and nationality, so players and scenario designers can customize the units based on the historical behaviour of a particular unit. The unit sizes have also been altered to fit more accurately in the historical scenarios. A number of updated scenarios are provided within the rules, with more of them to be published on the website plus and a web facility to help building customized armies as an option for players that wish to use it.

Cavalry with a react marker can counter-charge if contacted when having a react marker as a new optional rule (this is considered 'Attacking Cavalry').

A new combined arms attack Optional rule has been designed to avoid a perfect coordination of the battlefield units, which historically was very hard to accomplish. Hence, pulling out devastating attacks becomes more difficult with this rule and the players must weigh different options depending on the risk they want to assume.

The all-out attack and dismounted cavalry sections have been moved from Standard Rules (in the previous edition) to Optional, since they are seldom used and not suitable for beginners. The rules themselves have not been changed, so veteran players can still use them as before if desired.
1 vol, 184 pgs 2015 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-89610 Coleby, Andrew and Thomas, Steve TWILIGHT OF THE SUN KING: Birth of the Age of Reason 1680-1721 The Twilight of the Sun King: Birth of the Age of Reason rules focus on the period 1680-1720. The rules are aimed at re-fighting large battles with moderate resources and in a relatively short time. Units are 'brigades' of about 2000 infantry or 1000 cavalry. Basing, figure size or unit size are not important. All measurements, movements, ranges, etc, are in 'base widths' and the players decide what this will be.

The rules are simple to pick up but reflect the warfare of the period. For example, combat and morale are combined into a single dice roll. Play testers commented that you feel like an army commander and that the rules have a great period feel.
1 vol, 8 pgs 2016 UK, PIKE & SHOT SOCIETY
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1-83949 Conley, Chalfant LONG ROAD SOUTH, THE:The Vietnam War 8.5x11, Supplement Nine DISPOSABLE HEROES/COFFIN covers infantry, artillery, vehicles, watercraft,aircraft and helicopters for the PAVN/VC/SV Army and MC, US Army & MC, ROK Army & MC, ANZAC's1 vol, 48 pgs 2007 US, IRON IVAN GAMES
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1-16660 Conliffe, Arty TACTICA II - 2nd Edition After 30 years of global play, Tactica receives an updated, upgraded version - Tactica II - that keeps the same streamlined system using multi-based units, clarifies the existing rules, and incorporates improvements to all aspects of this game.?

Tactical formations represent ancient armies with movement and command control intertwined within the course of a battle. Unit Fighting Value still forms the core of the d6 combat system and all significant troop types, weapons, and special tactical conditions are included to differentiate armies.

Tactica II comes wirebound in 8.5x11 format and packed with well-playtested rules, plentiful diagrams, and army lists. ?Scales are approximately as follows: one figure equals 40-60 soldiers depending upon troop type, density, tactical operating area, and unit size; one inch is approximately 10-15 yards; and one turn equals about 20 minutes.1 vol, 90 pgs 2018 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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2-16660 Conliffe, Arty TACTICA II - 2nd Edition PDF version After 30 years of global play, Tactica receives an updated, upgraded version - Tactica II - that keeps the same streamlined system using multi-based units, clarifies the existing rules, and incorporates improvements to all aspects of this game.?

Tactical formations represent ancient armies with movement and command control intertwined within the course of a battle. Unit Fighting Value still forms the core of the d6 combat system and all significant troop types, weapons, and special tactical conditions are included to differentiate armies.

Tactica II comes wirebound in 8.5x11 format and packed with well-playtested rules, plentiful diagrams, and army lists. ?Scales are approximately as follows: one figure equals 40-60 soldiers depending upon troop type, density, tactical operating area, and unit size; one inch is approximately 10-15 yards; and one turn equals about 20 minutes.1 vol, 90 pgs 2018 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-35710 Conliffe, Arty ARMATI II(revised):Ancient thru High Medieval 8.5x11, combines the ideas of TACTICA and MEDIEVAL TACTICA.1 vol, 48 pgs 2014 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-37010 Conliffe, Arty SHAKO II:Rules/Army Lists for Napoleonic Wargaming Multi-level Napoleonic gaming, fight tactical or grand-tactical battles, use your present basing.1 vol, 132 pgs 2007 NY, QUANTUM PUBLISHING
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2-37020 Conliffe, Arty SPEARHEAD:Rules & Organizations for Divisional WW2 Playable with any figure scale, separate (48) page booklet t/o's and equipment. Grand-Tactical. 15-30 minutes per turn. Ground scale is 1 inch = 100 yards, each stand represents a platoon of infantry or armor.1 vol, 40 pgs
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2-37021 Conliffe, Arty FORGOTTEN BATTLES: WWII SPEARHEAD SCENARIOS Eastern Front Scenarios for Spearhead WWII Rules1 vol, 48 pgs 2019 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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2-49890 Conliffe, Arty CROSSFIRE: Company Level WWII Rules and TO&Es 8.5x11 booklet. Classic rules offer fast-paced focus on company-level Infantry operations. Clever sequence has no fixed turn length or need for measuring. Best with quick 1-on-1 games involving 40 figures and a few vehicles per side in limited space. Includes scenarios and quick play sheets.1 vol, 44 pgs 2014 US, OMM PUBLISHING
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3-49890 Conliffe, Arty CROSSFIRE:Rules & Organizations-Company Level WWII PDF version Arty's fast-paced WWII rules with focus on company-level infantry operations with no fixed turn length or need for rulers. Includes scenarios and quick-play sheets. All you need is 40 figures and maybe a couple of vehicles per side for an interesting game1 vol, 44 pgs 2021 US, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-199250 Cook, Mark and Hobbs, Wayne THE RETURN - Leyte October 1944 On the 20th of October American forces landed on the Island of Leyte, fulfilling General Douglas MacArthur's promise to return to the Philippines. This booklet contains campaign rules covering strategic movement, weather and beach assaults for the capture of Leyte by the American 6th Army. Optional rules are also included for MacArthur's original plan using the Australian 6th Division.

These wargaming rules include orders of battle for American, Japanese, and Australian forces as well as a random battlefield generator for the Pacific theater, optional night attack rules, and new fog of war cards that capture the flavor of war in the Pacific.1 vol, 40 pgs 2012 US, TEST OF BATTLE GAMES
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1-73648 Cook, Mark and Wayne Hobbs ROAD TO TOKYO: October 1942-July 1945 Road to Tokyo covers the war in the Pacific Theater of Operations (PTO) from October 1942 to July 1945; the period when the Allies took the strategic initiative away from the Japanese.

Includes 13 scenarios are included from the turn of the tide at Guadalcanal through to Okinawa, and not forgetting the battles in Burma and Borneo. Rules for representing the environment and weapon systems that defined the PTO are included, along with information on the Japanese Army and 20 new Pacific fog of war cards. This book allows you to join the fight and battle along the Road to Tokyo. 1 vol, 70 pgs 2006 US, TEST OF BATTLE GAMES
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1-16500 Cordery, Bob ARRIBA ESPANAN!:Spanish Civil War Rules Excellent, unit organizations, 1/300 and 20mm.1 vol, 44 pgs 1989 UK, PATIZAN PRESS
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1-215320 Cordery, Bob THE PORTABLE WARGAME: Simple Wargame Rules The Portable Wargame has been developed over the past ten years to meet the needs of wargamers who want a fast, easy to learn, simple to use set of wargames rules that don't require the player to purchase and paint a large collection of figures and that can be staged on a small dinner table, a large coffee table, or something even smaller. The rules are designed to be used with a gridded tabletop made up of squares or hexes.1 vol, 108 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-216650 Coulter, Joanthan HISTORICAL BATTLELINES: Core Rules A regimental and battalion level rules system covering all horse and shot wars between 1600 thru late 1800's, including Napoleonic, American Civil War, English Civil War, and 7 Year War, with flexible basing system, there is no need to re-base figures from existing collections.

Based on American Battlelines rule system, a unit's effectiveness is based upon three criteria: Morale, Disorder, and Ammunition Levels and mirrors the unpredictability found on the field of battle and also includes representative examples of troop and weapon statistics for several periods of conflicts. Includes rules for command and control, morale, artillery (including counter battery), structures and fortifications, cavalry, skirmishing, unusual weapons, and more.1 vol, 72 pgs 2018 US, OLD DOMINIO GAMEWORKS
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1-209740 Coulter, Jonathan MEIN PANZER CORE RULES - 2nd Edition Mein Panzer is a complete rule system covering company level combined arms warfare from World War I through the present day. The game is suitable for use with micro armor (1/285th - 1/300th scale) through 15mm, and has been designed from the ground up to provide a pleasant mix of historical accuracy and realism. This design philosophy is successfully presented within an easily learned, eminently playable and very enjoyable game system. No other game system on the market provides such a delicate blend of detail and playability.

Each vehicle is modeled 1:1, and has armor values, fire control, mobility, and armament ratings in sufficient detail to impart the proper 'feel' to each vehicle. We condense minuti? such as hit location, armor slope, turret traverse rate, optics, ground pressure, and so on. These factors are still present in the armor values, modifiers, and damage results, that abstract these details for the player in a fast, playable manner, yielding a statistically strong representation of historical performance. It is very reasonable for each player to control a full company of troops. On the other hand, the game mechanics are not so dull as to necessitate many troops on the table - games in which each player only controls a platoon can be very enjoyable! That experience owes primarily to the feel of the game mechanics.

One of the game's greatest assets is this integral 'feel' where each stand behaves as the type of real-world item it represents. When you have several stands of infantry and vehicles on the table, you could theoretically represent each with a little block of wood. By the manner in which each block behaves, fights, and dies according to its game stats, you could easily discern what each block represented - a light tank, a medium tank, a tank destroyer, a transport, a heavy weapons infantry team, an engineering team, etc. Each object in Mein Panzer 'feels' like its historical counterpart, even without the benefit of the visual cue from the miniature.

The game flow is very logical and natural, so new players are able to run through their own game turn sequences in the first 15 minutes, referring to the tables and charts when necessary. Each player alternates activating one platoon at a time, performing all its activities for that turn. A non-moving player has the ability to interrupt his opponent's turn with opportunity fire if he has units eligible to do so. Once all platoons have activated, a new turn starts.

Mein Panzer includes rules for Overwatch, Covering Fire, Indirect Fire, Air Support, Engineering, Structures, Amphibious Operations, and everything else that is relevant to the 20th century battlefield. These are provided as 'Drop-In' modules which integrate seamlessly with the Core Rules, and yet the game can be played without ever learning these rules. This design philosophy allows players to grow into the game at their own pace, whether they wish to dive right into a game as soon as they get the rules home, or pore through the clearly organized and attractively illustrated game manual at length before firing the first shot. All the relevant information for any given game mechanic may be readily found in the concise chapter which covers it, eliminating flipping back and forth from basic to advanced rules.

*** Loose-Leaf - US 3-Hole Punch Only *** Don't need Data Books
1 vol, 60 pgs 2006 US, OLD DOMINIO GAMEWORKS
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1-209742 Coulter, Jonathan MEIN PANZER DATA BOOK: Spanish Civil War Loose-Leaf - US 3-Hole Punch Only.

The heart of this book is the equipment tables, aircraft tables, ordnance tables, naval support equipment, and small arms. Numerous pieces of equipment have been detailed, including the unique vehicles of the war. Also includes a large selection of TO&E (Tables of Organization & Equipment) ranging from company to battalion level, this extensive collection allows players to build upon real life TO&E for their games.

Both the Nationalists and Republicans include a Troop Quality Table, detailing the quality levels represented in the game for their own forces and allies. PLUS numerous specialty troops are also detailed, each categorized into the five quality levels of the game. Finally, this Mein Panzer Data Book contains a few special rules you may need to fight some of the battles of the Spanish Civil War.

A copy of the Mein Panzer Core Rule System is needed for play, although with a few adjustments, the data and scenarios can be enjoyed using almost any rule system on the market today.1 vol, 36 pgs 2018 US, OLD DOMINION GAMEWORKS
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1-218780 Coulter, Jonathan MEIN ZOMBIE: Core Rules Loose-Leaf - US 3-Hole Punch Only.

Mein Zombie is a flexible and expandable 1:1 rule system for recreating the massive Zombie infection. Designed to be used with miniature scales from 15 up to 28mm, it is based around out innovative Drop-In game system. Players from novice to veteran will find it easy to customize the game to their particular gaming style.

This player-friendly approach to war gaming builds around solid and easily learned basic rules, which present an excellent balance of playability and historical accuracy. Once you quickly learn the core rules, you simply 'Drop In' additional rule modules as you see fit. Each Drop-In utilizes the same terms and mechanics for entirely seamless integration into a full-featured game system.

As with all ODGW rule systems, players may register their game using a unique serial number located inside. Registration allows the player free access to a private area of the ODGW Internet Website where updates and bonus files can be found. No more buying a totally new game system every few years just to keep current... with the ODGW Update Website, you will always have the most current copy of the rules and supplements that you own.

Look for other products in the Mein Zombie line from Old Dominion GameWorks. Products such as Scenario Packs, Campaign Packs, Data Books, and other supplements expand upon the Core Rules.1 vol, 60 pgs 2018 US, OLD DOMINION GAMEWORKS
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1-2222512 Cristini, Luca Stefano & Chapple, Steve PLAY THE SKY BATTLES OF WWI 1914-1918: Paper Soldiers Booklet of WWI paper aircraft to cut out and play the period on the tabletop. Collection of mostly biplanes that can be cut out, glued together, and set on the tabletop to game WWI aerial warfare.

In the skies over the world devastated by the First World War, young eagles fight with a chivalrous spirit. Below them the great war is being fought in cold and terrible trenches by the Central Empires and the Allies of the Entente. While thousands of men lose their lives on land and sea in a cruel and merciless war that covers no man's land with death, brave airmen fight with a sense of honor and respect for their adversary. Everyone is convinced that they are doing their duty, in the name of their ideals and for their country.1 vol, 52 pgs 2021 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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1-2222513 Cristini, Luca Stefano & Chapple, Steve PLAY THE NAPOLEONIC WARS: British Army - Paper Soldiers Booklet of paper soldiers to cut out and play the period on the tabletop.

The British Army during the Napoleonic Wars experienced a time of rapid change. At the beginning of the French Revolutionary Wars in 1793, the army was a small, awkwardly administered force of barely 40,000 men. By the end of the period, the numbers had vastly increased. At its peak, in 1813, the regular army contained over 250,000 men. 1 vol, 52 pgs 2021 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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1-2222514 Cristini, Luca Stefano & Chapple, Steve PLAY THE NAPOLEONIC WARS: French Army 1 Imperial Guard - Paper Soldiers Booklet of paper soldiers to cut out and play the period on the tabletop.

Napoleon introduced the concept of all arms Corps, each one a traditional army 'in miniature', permitting the field force to be split across several lines of march and rejoin or to operate independently. The Grande Armee operated by seeking a decisive battle with each enemy army and then destroying them in detail before rapidly occupying territory and forcing a peace.1 vol, 52 pgs 2021 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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1-2222517 Cristini, Luca Stefano & Chapple, Steve PLAY THE NAPOLEONIC WARS: French Army 2 - Paper Soldiers Booklet of paper soldiers to cut out and play the period on the tabletop.

Napoleon introduced the concept of all arms Corps, each one a traditional army 'in miniature', permitting the field force to be split across several lines of march and rejoin or to operate independently. The Grande Armee operated by seeking a decisive battle with each enemy army and then destroying them in detail before rapidly occupying territory and forcing a peace.1 vol, 52 pgs 2021 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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1-2222518 Cristini, Luca Stefano & Chapple, Steve PLAY THE NAPOLEONIC WARS: The Prussian Army -- Paper Soldiers Booklet of Prussian paper soldiers to cut out and play the Napoleonic period on the tabletop.1 vol, 52 pgs 2022 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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1-2222510 Cristini, Luca Stefano & Gianpaolo Bistulfi PLAY THE ANCIENT GREEK WARS: Paper Soldiers Booklet of paper soldiers to cut out and play the period on the tabletop.

From the Trojan war, to the Persian conflicts up to the Macedonian conquest, through great battles from Marathon to Issus. Cradle of Western civilization, the foundations of modern thought were laid in ancient Greece, but also bloody battles and total wars were fought. It is the epic story of the hoplite, armed with a shield, helmet, breastplate and greaves. And also of the Macedonian phalanx. By reviewing the most significant armies and clashes, on land and sea, of a failed empire.1 vol, 52 pgs 2020 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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1-2222511 Cristini, Luca Stefano & Gianpaolo Bistulfi PLAY THE ARAB CONQUEST WARS 633 AD: Paper Soldiers Booklet of paper soldiers to cut out and play the period on the tabletop. Covers the campaigns fought in the Middle East at the time of the Arab Conquest after the death of the Islamic prophet Muhammad in the 7th Century. The early Islamic conquests brought about the end of the Sassanid Empire and a great loss of territory for the Byzantine, resulting in the spread of Islam outwards from Arabia and the creation of the Muslim world.1 vol, 52 pgs 2021 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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1-222252 Cristini, Luca Stefano & Gianpaolo Bistulfi PLAY THE BURGUNDIAN WARS: 1474-1477 50 pages full of hundreds of medieval soldiers supplied in the standard scale of 25/28mm that you can, for personal use only, photocopy on thicker cardboard for gaming. Made from the collection of miniatures artist Gianpaolo Bistulfi. Includes instructions to help you assemble the troops.1 vol, 50 pgs 2017 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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1-222255 Cristini, Luca Stefano & Gianpaolo Bistulfi Play the Franco-Prussian war 1870-1871 These are paper soldiers to cut out and play the period on the tabletop. The Franco-German War, also called the Franco-Prussian War (July 19, 1870 - Mayo 10, 1871) was a conflict in which a coalition of German states led by Prussia defeated France. The German troops advanced into France and decisively defeated the French at Sedan. This war violently changed the course of European history, marking the end of the French hegemony in continental Europe and resulted in the proclamation of the new German Empire at Versailles: it was the climax of Bismarck's ambitions to unite Germany1 vol, 52 pgs 2017 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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1-191700 Cunningham, John Casemate & Cannon: Naval Fleet rules for the Age of Steam Naval Fleet rules for the Age of Steam 1820-1890. Covers all Naval Fleet action from rivers to the open seas. Includes two scenarios, ship lists for all major powers, integrates with Eagle's Prey.1 vol, 90 pgs 2010 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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1-195930 Curry, John FLETCHER PRATT NAVAL WARGAME The classic naval rules of the 'big gun era' 1900-1945 are reprinted here with several enhancements and previously unpublished material, including:

Foreword: By Commander Bothwell USN 1943-1973, last of the original Fletcher Pratt (FP) players.

Chapter 1. The Hunt for the WWII version of the FP rules, as opposed to the 1933 version of the rules that have been reproduced ever since.

Chapter 2. Bio of FP.

Chapter 3. Summary of how to play the FP Naval War Game.

Chapter 4. Complete Rules for the FP Naval War Game as used by the New York group during WWII

Chapter 5. Previously unpublished FP Strategic Games from before WWII
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Chapter 6. Original scenario written by Pratt -- Arctic Convoy Action off Murmansk, which includes discussion by Pratt of the game versus the historical reality.

Chapter 7. John Curry offers some guidance on how to play the FP wargame based on years of experience.

Chapter 8. Donald Featherstone Variant to the FP rules (key being reduced ranges).

Chapter 9. Pratt's optional rules.

Chapter 10. Fletcher Pratt, James Dunnigan (SPI), Phil Barker (WRG), Bothwell, and others evaluate the FP rules against naval reality.

Chapter 11. Playing solo naval warfare.

Chapter 12. How to play the FP game on the tabletop instead of the floor.

Rest: Bibliography, Notes on World War II Naval Gunnery Ranges, Notes on lost FP Land wargame, Ship Cards for WWII, notes on aircraft carrier capacities for aircraft, and more.1 vol, 0 pgs 2011 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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1-215870 Curry, John and Getz, Jim DUKE SEIFRIED: And the Development of American Miniature Wargaming It is impossible to discuss the development of early American miniature wargaming without discussing Duke and the many people he collaborated with over the years. Uncle Duke is one of those larger than life characters who helped develop miniature wargaming in the United States. The Jack Scruby Award (1995) summarized him as an American original, an entrepreneur, business man, master sculptor, designer, and painter, a rule writer, publisher, and historian, a master showman, salesman, and advocate. He was also a good friend of Donald Featherstone.

The book includes: The Jack Scruby Award 1995 citation; The MWAN tribute of 1989 by Hal Thinglum; Early memories of American miniature wargaming and reflections by Duke and his lifelong friend Jim Getz; Many previously unpublished photographs of early games;

The book also includes two complete key sets of rules that were a huge influence on American wargaming: Melee (1960) by Duke; and Napoleonique: A Miniature Wargame Strategic -- Tactical Maneuver in the Napoleonic Era (1979) Written by Jim Getz with the assistance of Duke Seifried. 1 vol, 119 pgs 2017 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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1-224130 Curry, John editor Tacspiel - The American Army's Wargaming Rulesfor Vietnam Tacspiel, for Counter Guerrilla Operations, was a detailed map based-simulation of counter insurgency warfare used to develop many successful strategies that were used in Vietnam. Played with platoon- and company-sized units on typical operations. These rules are a very important statement on how the American Army, its commanders and officers fought the Vietnam War on a operational level.

The rules placed great emphasis on the order codes and order formats to allow each game to be reconstructed and analysed move by move by the operational analysts after the players had finished gaming. The analysts might spend days replaying a game for the purposesof study. Typically, they would spend 3 days work looking at just one day played out on the map. A modern wargamer can greatly speed up the game by dispensing with all the order codes and simply record which unit should move to where to do what.

Designed to be played with a blue team (the American and the South Vietnamese Army's) and the red team (the Vietcong and North Vietnamese Army NRA) in separate rooms. The two teams would study their maps and issue written orders based on what they knew. The umpires would interpret these orders on the central map and then tell the players whatthey could now see. It is very practical to run the game for wargamers with all the players on one side, presumably the American one, against a pre-planned umpire-controlled guerrilla force.

The players need to have a clear chain of command, with each player having their own responsibilities in the game. Typically, you might have a battalion commander with company commanders and a support commander.

There is rarely a decisive finish to a game. More often, each side inflicts some casualties and one side or the other has maneuvered into an arguably better position by the end of a game. However, if you want to have some ideawhat it was like for junior commander in the Vietnam War, then playing Tacspiel gives you a strong idea about the operational problems they faced.
1 vol, 88 pgs 2020 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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1-236900 Curry, John editor THE BRITISH ARMY DESERT WAR GAME: MoD Wargaming Rules (1978) This example of a military map based wargame was written in 1968 to wargame, at a tactical level, the desert warfare battles in a potential invasion of Iraq in the mid-1970's. Written both for training and analysis, they have detailed information on matters important to the military and often ignored by hobby wargamers: Deployment times, lead times for preparation of assaults, ammunition constraints, shadowing retreating units and communications are all dealt with by the rules. Includes unit-based combat results and individual vehicle fire combat tables.

Military wargames are traditional heavily umpired, with a large supporting case of assistants to help run the game, but this book contains guidance on how a modern wargamer can recreate the original game in a practical form on a single map. These wargaming rules were restricted until recently, when they were released into the National Archives.1 vol, 68 pgs 2023 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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1-202800 Curry, John, editor MORE WARGAMING PIONEERS: Ancient and World War II Battle and Skirmish Rules by Tony Bath, Lionel Tarr and Michael Korns This book contains three sets of early wargaming rules:

Tony Bath's Medieval Wargaming Rules: Published in 1956, these were the first rules for ancient and medieval wargaming and include a commentary from Charles Grant. Tony Bath went on to establish the Society of Ancients and was the undisputed founding father of ancient wargaming.

Lionel Tarr's 1962 World War II Rules: Lionel Tarr was the first modern wargamer attempting to recreate the battles of World War II. As a result of his own military experience from the Parachute Regiment at Arnhem, his rules show the vulnerability of infantry and the importance of cover. Also included are some of the writings by Tarr's co-author, Carl Reavley.

Michael Korns' 1966 Modern Wars in Miniature: The first set of skirmish rules with each player representing a single figure on the table top. The players were given military type orders and were only told what their character on the table top could see; it was an early attempt to realistically portray some aspects of real war at the individual level through wargaming. The rules are introduced by commentary from Ned Zuparko, who played in some of the original games. 1 vol, 113 pgs 2012 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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1-203670 Curry, John, editor The British Kriegsspiel (1872) The British Kriegsspiel (1872) The 1824 German Kriegsspiel game has been widely referred to as the start of modern professional wargaming. This book, aims to explore the British development of that early game in the 19th century. Much of the 170 pages of material has not been in the public domain since it was first published. The contents of this book include:

* Map Maneuvers: An Introduction to Kriegsspiel (1839)
* The Rules for Kriegsspiel by Captain Baring (1872)
* A newspaper report on the German Game of War (1878)
* A discussion about how to create wargaming terrain in Aids to Kriegsspiel (1897)
* The Dangers of Kriegsspiel and Political Officers (1899)
* The problems with creating imaginary maps for war games (1888)
* Bellum, an English Kriegsspiel Variant (1909)
* The first medieval wargame in Kriegsspiel and the Teaching of Military History (1890)
* The Game of Polemos as played at RUSI (1888)
* A wargame with a political message, Lt Henry Chamberlain's RN New Game of Invasion (1888)
1 vol, 170 pgs 2013 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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1-214660 Curtis, Steve and Blake, Mike THE OLD WEST SKIRMISH WARGAMES: Wargaming Western Gunfights Reprint of classic rules that launched American Wild West skirmish wargaming -- from stage coach and bank robberies to US cavalry actions to recreations of gunfights from the pages of history -- in the UK and the North America and were played in most wargaming clubs on a regular basis. This edition includes many previously unpublished chapters.

Chapters include: Movement, Orders, Terrain, Weapon effects, and Hand-to-hand fighting. Optional rules include Machine guns, artillery, fire, explosions, saloon brawls, Indians, 'Iron Horse' (trains), frontier towns, and solo games. Also included: Various scenarios and campaigns, narrative campaigns, and Indian buffalo hunting game. 1 vol, 226 pgs 2017 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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1-78450 Danes, Stephen LACE WARS:Grand Tactical Rules 1650-1720 8.5x11, 15/25mm rules for the Age of Lace, color flags, (4) scenarios.1 vol, 40 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-78451 Danes, Stephen LACE WARS SCENARIOS 1: Wars of Glory 10-15 scenarios from 'Battle of The Dunes 1658' to 'Mont Cassell 1707', (24) color flags in 25/15mm1 vol, 40 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-78452 Danes, Stephen LACE WARS SCENARIOS 2: Wars of the Grand Alliance 10-15 scenarios from 'Charles Fort 1680' to 'Marsaglia 1708', (24) color flags in 25/15mm covering Tangiers, Ireland and Monmouth's Rebellion.1 vol, 40 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-78453 Danes, Stephen LACE WARS SCENARIOS 3: Great Northern/Turkish Wars 10-15 scenarios from 'Vienna 1683' to 'Belgrade 1717', (24) color flags in 25/15mm1 vol, 40 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-78454 Danes, Stephen LACE WARS SCENARIOS 4: Wars of Spanish Succession 10-15 scenarios from 'Eckeren 1703' to 'Denain 1712', (24) color flags in 25/15mm1 vol, 40 pgs 2004 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-78455 Danes, Stephen LACE WARS SCENARIOS 5: Wars of Austrian Succession 10-15 scenarios from, (4)pgs of color flags etc1 vol, 40 pgs 2007 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-84270 Danes, Stephen TO THE BANNERS:Rules for Pike & Shot 1500-1700 A4, well designed set that lends itself to smaller actions(much more common) than larger battles, can be used with both 25mm and 15mm scales; (4) pages of flags in color, play aids, scenarios.1 vol, 40 pgs 2006 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-88440 Danes, Stephen THE GATLING'S JAMMED:19th Century Colonial Warfare 'Big Battles', in the General de Brigade system,any scale, approx 5 elements/unit, variable figs per element, Army Lists, Scenarios, Play Aids.1 vol, 56 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-211300 Daniels, James THE KINGDOM IS OURS: Fast Play Rules for Wargaming the English Civil War Period English Civil War rules paired with Bicorne miniatures. Players control a brigade: 2 horse regts (4 stands per regt), three foot regts (eight stands per regt), saker, and commander. Uses d6s and d10s. Players issue orders to units and then roll to see if the order is done. Includes scenario Roundway Down and a listing of Bicorne miniatures available.1 vol, 88 pgs 2016 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-225870 Davis, Brendan RIGHTEOUS BLOOD, RUTHLESS BLADES: Wuxia Roleplaying Roleplaying game inspired primarily by the wuxia stories of Gu Long. Players assume the roles of eccentric heroes who solve mysteries, avenge misdeeds, uphold justice, and demonstrate profound mastery of the martial arts. Character creation is designed to produce fleshed-out, potent individuals who can follow several paths, including those of the physician, beggar, assassin, thief, soldier, bandit, and more. These characters inhabit a unique martial world, or Jianghu, set in a romanticized ancient China. The towns, temples, and inns the characters can visit, and the sects and factions with whom they interact, will bring their own character to the game and provide a host of opportunities - and threats.

The game is based on a simple ten-sided dice pool mechanic, loosely modeled on the one found in Wandering Heroes of Ogre Gate, and play is designed to be gritty, suspenseful, and fast, so the focus remains on solving mysteries and roleplaying your character. When combat does arise, it is consequential and swift, and often resolved in a single role of the dice. This rulebook includes a sample martial world and a starting adventure, as well as guidelines for games masters looking to run wuxia games and create their own unique Jianghu, rife with martial experts, sects, and mysterious locations.1 vol, 96 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-201045 Davis, Graeme THOR: Viking God of Thunder - Myths and Legends Vol. 5 In the stories of the ancient Vikings, Thor is a warrior without equal, who wields his mighty hammer in battles against trolls, giants, and dragons. He is the god of storms and thunder, who rides to war in a chariot pulled by goats, and who is fated to fall in battle with the Midgard Serpent during Ragnarok, the end of all things. This book collects the greatest myths and legends of the thunder god, while also explaining their historical context and their place in the greater Norse mythology. It also covers the history of Thor as a legendary figure, how he was viewed by different cultures from the Romans to the Nazis, and how he endures today as a popular heroic figure.1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-226490 DeFoggi, John-Matthew JACKALS: Bronze Age Fantasy Roleplaying The Zaharets, the land between the Vori Wastes and the Plains of Aeco, is well-known as the Land of Risings. Dominated by the rising city-states of Ameena Noani and Sentem, facing each other along the great War Road, the Zaharets has always been home to powerful civilizations. Beastmen ruins dot the landscape, a constant reminder of the Kingdom of Sin and the fragility of the Law of Men. Even older are the great ruins of the Hulathi, the legendary sea peoples, and the Hannic mansions sealed beneath the mountains, awaiting those who would seek out the Lost Folk. Scars abound from the wars between ruined Keta in the north and Gerwa in the south. And, far to the east, the legends of Muadah still beckon occultists and Jackals who seek to plunder its corrupted ruins.

Inspired by the myths, cultures, and history of the Ancient Near East, and by such ancient texts as the Iliad, the Epic of Gilgamesh, and the Old Testament, Jackals is a Sword & Sorcery roleplaying game set in a Fantasy Bronze Age. With mechanics based on the popular OpenQuest system, the game places players in the role of Jackals - adventurers, explorers, sellswords, and scavengers - and sends them out into the peril-filled land of the Zaharets to make their fortune. or perhaps fulfill a greater destiny.
1 vol, 272 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-226491 DeFoggi, John-Matthew JACKALS: The Fall of the Children of Bronze Grand campaign for Jackals, and includes 14 adventures spanning nine years. Players will explore the ancient myths and legends of the War Road, including the bustling streets of Ameena Noani in the north, Sentem in the south, abandoned temples in the wastes, and mansions deep within the earth. They will encounter beings and powers from the past -- ancient but far from dormant -- and come face to face with the hidden hand that would tear down the Law of Men bring chaos to the Zaharets. 1 vol, 240 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-226492 DeFoggi, John-Matthew JACKALS: Travellers on the War Road Supplement for Jackals, introducing new rites, talents, and virtues for players as well as an exploration of the history and cultures of the Zaharet regions and cultures. It expands the lore for each of the four cultures introduced in the core book -- Luathi, Gerwa, Melkoni, and Trauj -- describing their various tribes, clans, and city-states, their beliefs, strongholds, and day-to-day lives, adding more nuance and depth to the world and giving players more ways to personalize their characters. 1 vol, 144 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-88170 delannoie, Johan L'AIGLE:Grand Tactical Napoleonic Rules A4, Big Battle rules for 6mm to 28mm scale, two scenarios, play aids.1 vol, 60 pgs 2008 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-88171 delannoie, Johan CHAMPS DE MARS-NAPOLEON'S CAMPAIGNS:1806 Prussia 10+ scenarios of this Campaign, designed for the rule set L'AIGLE but can be used for most Napoleonic rule sets.1 vol, 60 pgs 2009 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-88172 delannoie, Johan CHAMPS DE MARS-NAPOLEON'S CAMPAIGNS:1806-1807 10+ scenarios of this Campaign, designed for the rule set L'AIGLE but can be used for most Napoleonic rule sets. Covers the 1806-1807 Winter Campaign against Russia.1 vol, 56 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-222760 Demana, Mike WARS OF INSURGENCY: Modern Skirmish Man-to-man modern skirmish warfare rules system includes six faction types drawn from 20th - 21st century events; points system for balanced battles between Elite, Regular, or Militia troop types; rules for Political scheming and Permanent Institutions (like radio stations); Three scenarios; and complete campaign system allowing rival factions to war for control of their fictional or historical country.1 vol, 52 pgs 2018 US, FIRST COMMAND WARGAMES
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1-222770 Demana, Mike SONG OF DRUMS AND TOMAHAWKS: French & Indian War Skirmish Rules Skirmish-level rules set for warfare in the 18th century Eastern Woodlands of America. Players will generally control less than a dozen figures in multiplayer games, perhaps more in one-on-one contests.

Rules book also includes: Historical background detailing the Native American tribes and their Europeans foes (and sometimes allies); A map showing the locations of the major Native American tribes; Timeline covering the major and minor wars from European arrival in North America until the 2nd Seminole War; Army lists for the Native Americans, French, and British; Complete list of Traits to individualize your troops and reflect the various fighting styles of tribal warriors, European soldiers, or frontiersmen; Suggestions on how to set up games and scenarios; and description of warfare in this period.1 vol, 62 pgs 2018 US, FIRST COMMAND WARGAMES
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1-222771 Demana, Mike SONG OF DRUMS AND TOMAHAWKS: Beaver Wars (Campaign Rules & Scenario) The Beaver Wars is a set of campaign rules to refight this 17th-18th century conflict between Native American tribes in colonial North America. Includes: 18 scenarios with maps for campaign skirmishes; Extensive, well-researched history on the Beaver Wars time period; 4 Campaigns covering different phases and theaters, each tailored for 2-7 players; Tribal histories of 14 major Native American nations that took part in the wars; Templates for all cards and components needed; and Easy campaign resolution system that tracks player progress and determines victory.1 vol, 76 pgs 2018 US, FIRST COMMAND WARGAMES
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1-225330 Demana, Mike Mean Streets: War in Gang-infested Cities Mean Streets: War in Gang-infested Cities is a simple, fast-play set of wargame rules for fighting gang battles in the city streets of today, the recent past, or 19th century. It recreates the romanticized look at street gangs from movies like the 1979 cult classic, The Warriors, or West Side Story.

Each player controls a street gang composed of 5-12 figures, with each figure representing one man. Gangs can be assigned a huge variety of missions to earn victory points while engaging in rumbles with rival street gangs. Mean Streets includes experience point rules for a continuing series of games, and a complete set of campaign rules to allow players' gangs to wage street battles for control of their city.

1 vol, 56 pgs 2020 US, FIRST COMMAND WARGAMES
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1-211290 Dennis, Peter WARGAME: THE ENGLISH CIVIL WAR 1642-1651 -- Battle for Britain In this series renowned historical illustrator Peter Dennis breathes life into the 19th Century paper soldier and invites the reader to re-fight the wars that surged across the nation of Britain. All the artwork needed to make historically- accurate armies is presented in a source-book format, copyright free for personal use.

In this first title, the Horse, Foot and Dragoons of King and Parliament, along with period buildings can be made, using traditional skills with scissors and glue. Simple 'one sheet' rules by veteran wargamer Andy Callan enable the maker to stage battles limited only by the size of the player's available table-space.1 vol, 48 pgs 2016 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-213430 Dennis, Peter WARGAME THE ROMAN INVASION: AD 43-84 In the Battle for Britain series, well-known historical illustrator Peter Dennis breathes life back into the 19th century paper soldier, supplying all the artwork needed to create the armies which struggled for supremacy through our island history. Here, the Legions of Rome and the fierce Celtic inhabitants of Britannia can clash again using simple rules from veteran wargamer Andy Callan.

This source book shows you how to copy and make any number of colorful and durable stands of troops using traditional skills with glue and scissors. To play the game you will need a tabletop playing surface, a tape measure, and a handful of dice.1 vol, 48 pgs 2017 UK, HELION and COMPANY
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1-215260 Dennis, Peter THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR: Battle in America In the 'Battle in America' series, well-known historical illustrator Peter Dennis breathes life back into the 19th century paper soldier, supplying all the artwork needed to create the armies which fought for and against the Union across the United States. Here the blue and the gray regiments can clash again, using the included simple rules.1 vol, 48 pgs 2017 UK, HELION and COMPANY
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1-216770 Dennis, Peter WARGAME: CASTLE ASSAULT: Sieges and Battles Edward I to Bannockburn The Scottish and Welsh wars of Edward the first and second up to the Battle of Bannockburn, with knights, Scots schiltrons, and wild Welsh archers fighting again for freedom. Featuring an extensive castle model with a siege assault force and a siege game included in the rules.1 vol, 48 pgs 2018 UK, HELION and COMPANY
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1-216780 Dennis, Peter WARGAME: THE JACOBITE '45 Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Jacobites try again to restore the Stuart monarchy and overthrow the redcoat army of the Hanoverian King. Highlanders, lowlanders and all the panoply of the British army can take to the field once more in this, the final title of the series.1 vol, 48 pgs 2018 UK, HELION and COMPANY
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1-217970 Dennis, Peter THE WAR OF SPANISH SUCCESSION: Paper Soldiers for Marlborough's Campaigns in Flanders Next in the paper soldier series, invites the reader to re-fight the wars that surged across Europe as Louis XIV fought to establish French dominance over its neighbors. Refight the color and spectacle of the Wars of Spanish Succession with French, British and Allies.1 vol, 48 pgs 2018 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-223370 Dennis, Peter HG Wells' Little Wars A slightly abridged edition of this classic wargame text with artwork for the Red and Blue armies as individual Paperboys. Plus a working cannon which provides the firepower in the game. It seems that another element wants to join the action from a different Wells book, and that may provide some apocalyptic chaos. Introduction and Playsheet by Andy Callan
1 vol, 48 pgs 2020 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-214723 Dewitt, Brian BATTLES ABOVE VOLUME 3: World War Two Pacific War Scenarios for 'Check Your 6' The 3rd WWII book and 5th overall from Brian DeWitt. Over 70 scenarios running from Dec 7, 1941 (Philippines) to July 1945. Stats for new planes included. Scenarios range from small to large 'bring the gang over.' 1 vol, 86 pgs 2017 US, I-94 ENTERPRISES
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1-221540 Dorrell, Nicholas TWILIGHT OF DIVINE RIGHT: From Defenestration to Restoration - Wargame Rules for 1618 to 1660 Version of the Twilight of the Sun King: Birth of the Age of Reason rules targeted at refighting large battles from the period 1618 to 1660. The rules feature scenarios for the battles of Fleurus, 1622 and Cheriton, 1644.

All measurements for movement, weapon ranges, and so on are based on the base width. The base width is half of the frontage of whatever you wish to use as a unit. Therefore any size of figure and also any basing scheme can be used with the rules. Units represent between 1000 and 2000 infantry or 500 to 800 cavalry, depending on the type of unit.

Most battles can be fought in around 4 hours. Most battles are suitable for a single player a side if you wish. Using a unit frontage of 80 to 120mm means most battles are played on a table 120 to 180cm wide (4x6 feet).
1 vol, 36 pgs 2018 UK, PIKE & SHOT SOCIETY
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1-221540S Dorrell, Nicholas TWILIGHT OF DIVINE RIGHT: With Fire And Sword: Rules Supplement Supplement to the Twilight of Divine Right rules to use in in conjunction with these rules to fully understand it. It includes the rules, amendments, and additions to fight the battle and wars in Eastern Europe in this era.

The players can field Polish-Lithuanian, Russian, Swedish, Cossack, Crimean Khanate (Tatar), Ottoman and other smaller armies in the wars of this era. A series of wars in this era transformed the world and helped shape the modern world.1 vol, 36 pgs 2023 UK, PIKE & SHOT SOCIETY
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1-221541 Dorrell, Nicholas TWILIGHT OF DIVINE RIGHT - EUROPE'S TRAGEDY: Thirty Years War Scenarios Extension for Twilight of the Sun King with TYW scenarios.1 vol, 36 pgs 2019 UK, PIKE & SHOT SOCIETY
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1-221542 Dorrell, Nicholas TWILIGHT OF DIVINE RIGHT - BY THE SWORD DIVIDED: English Civil Wars Scenarios Extension for Twilight of the Sun King with ECW scenarios.1 vol, 26 pgs 2018 UK, PIKE & SHOT SOCIETY
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1-221543 Dorrell, Nicholas TWILIGHT OF DIVINE RIGHT - TO THE PEACE OF THE PYRENEES: Thirty Years War Scenarios This scenario booklet feature battles from the Thirty Years War (1618-48) and up to the Peace of the Pyrenees (1663). It features the following 15 scenarios.

Wimpfen, 6th May 1622
Hochst, 20th June 1622
Crossing the Lech, 15th April 1632
Lutzen, 16th November 1632
1st Nordlingen, 6th September 1634
Wittenweier, 9th August 1638
Honnecourt, 26th May 1642
2nd Breitenfeld, 2nd November 1642
Rocroi, 19th May 1643
2nd Lleida (Lerida), 15th May 1644
Freiburg, 3rd & 5th August 1644
Rochetta Tanaro, 23rd September 1653 (Franco-Spanish War)
Valenciennes, 16th July 1656 (Franco-Spanish War)
Dunes, 14th June 1658 (Franco-Spanish War)
Ameixial, 8th June 1663 (Portuguese Restoration War)
1 vol, 48 pgs 2020 UK, PIKE & SHOT SOCIETY
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1-221544 Dorrell, Nicholas WITH FIRE AND SWORD: Scenario Book 1: The Rise of Sweden, 1605 - 1629 This book covers the rise of Sweden before their 1630 intervention in the Thirty Years War, including the 1600-1611 war against the Polish Lithuanian Commonwealth and 1609-1618 war against the Russians plus other battles to 1629. In addition, there are some scenarios from the Commonwealth's wars against the Ottomans in 1620 - 1621.

The booklet features 11 scenarios from 7 historical battles: Kircholm, 1605; Klushino, 1611; Chochim, 1621; Gniew, 1626; Dirschau, 1627; Gorzno, 1629; and Trzciana, 1629.1 vol, 36 pgs 2023 UK, PIKE & SHOT SOCIETY
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1-221545 Dorrell, Nicholas WITH FIRE AND SWORD: Scenario Book 2: The Deluge 1632 - 1660 This second book covers the battles during the period sometimes called the Deluge, a period that saw the Polish Lithuanian Commonwealth attacked by many armies. The booklet concentrates on the war of 1648 -1657 against the Cossack rebellion under Khmelnytsky, the campaigns of 1655 - 1660 is against the Swedes, and the Smolensk War of 1632 - 1634 with the Russians against the Commonwealth. It is common for allies to be present on one or both sides in these battles.

The booklet features eight scenarios from six historical battles and campaigns: Smolensk, 1633;
Pyliavsti, 1648; Berestecko, 1651; Batoh, 1652; Zarnow, 1655; and Warsaw, 1656.1 vol, 36 pgs 2023 UK, PIKE & SHOT SOCIETY
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1-221546 Dorrell, Nicholas WITH FIRE AND SWORD: Scenario Book 3: Wars for the Ukraine 1654 - 1676 The third scenario book concentrates on the shifting war for the control of the Ukraine in the later part of this era but which continue to this day started to exercise some control over the Ukraine. The Thirteen Years War of 1654 - 1667 featuring various combinations of Polish-Lithuanian, Russian, Cossack and Crimean Khanate (Tatar) forces. In addition some of the scenarios are from the Commonwealth's war against the Ottomans and Crimean Khanate as they renewed there attempts to dominate the Ukraine in 1672 -1676.

The booklet features 11 scenarios from nine historical battles and campaigns: Konotop, 1659;
Polonka, 1660; Chudow Campaign, 1660; 1st Lubar, 14th September 1660; 2nd Lubar, 16th September 1660; Slobodyszcze, 1660; Kanev, 1662; Chocim, 1673; and Zurawno, 1676.1 vol, 36 pgs 2023 UK, PIKE & SHOT SOCIETY
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1-89611 Dorrell, Nicholas TWILIGHT OF THE SUN KING: Scenario Book 1 - Louis XIV at War This booklet contains scenarios for use with the Twilight of the Sun King rules and it focuses on the two major conflicts of the era in Western and Central Europe. The first of this is the war of 1688 to 1697, which has various names, the Nine Years War, the War of the Grand Alliance, or the League of Augsburg. The War of the Spanish Succession, 1701 to 1714, was the second major conflict where France and its allies faced a coalition headed by Holland, Britain, Austria, and their allies1 vol, 36 pgs 2016 UK, PIKE & SHOT SOCIETY
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1-89612 Dorrell, Nicholas TWILIGHT OF THE SUN KING: Scenario Book 2 - Great Northern & Ottoman Wars The second scenario booklet featuring battles from the Great Northern War (1700-21) and the Ottoman wars of the period is also available. It features the following scenarios:

Ottoman Wars Scenarios: Parkany, 1683; Pruth, 1711; Peterwardein, 1716.

Great Northern War (1700-21) Scenarios: Narva, 1700; Crossing the Duna/Riga, 1701; Kliszow, 1702; Holowczyn, 1708; Lesnaja, 1708; Gadebusch, 1712; Storkyro, 1714.1 vol, 60 pgs 2016 UK, PIKE & SHOT SOCIETY
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1-89613 Dorrell, Nicholas TWILIGHT OF THE SUN KING: Scenario Book 3 - Louis XIV vs the Grand Alliance Amended rules, OOBs, maps, and other scenario set ups for Battles of Walcut (1689), Staffarda (1690), Aughrim (1691), Steenkirk (1692), Ter River (1694), Chiari (1701), Friedlingen (1702), Hochstadt (1703), Schellenbeg (1704), Cassano (1705), Turin (1606), Oudenaarde (1708), Malplaquet (1709), Saragossa (1710), and Villaviciosa (1710).1 vol, 76 pgs 2019 UK, PIKE & SHOT SOCIETY
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1-223190 Dorrell, Nick TWILIGHT OF THE SOLDIER KINGS The Twilight of the Soldier Kings rules is a set designed to fight large historical battles on a reasonable sized table and with a reasonable number of figures in the era of Fredereick the Great (1730 to 1770). The player is the army commander seeking to marshal the full forces that their historical counterpart had to achieve victory and not some colonel or brigadier controlling a few battalions or squadrons in the fight for some sector of a battlefield. The concentration is on the 'big picture' rather on relatively unimportant details. The rules reward historic tactics and practices while making typical 'gamer' tactics obsolete. So, players will want their forces to be in at least two lines with a reserve and not strung out in a line as is commonly done in other rules.

The rules include scenarios for the battles of Mollwitz (1741), Kolin (1757), Krefeld (1758) and a generic Manoeuvre battle based on the battles of Hochkirch and Zorndorf (both 1758). 1 vol, 52 pgs 2020 UK, WYRE HISTORIC BOOKS
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1-223191 Dorrell, Nick Twilight of the Soldier Kings - European Battles in the Age Of Frederick the Great 1730-1780 This is the first of the scenario books for the Twilight of the Soldier Kings rules. It contains scenarios for the following battles.

The War of the Austrian Succession (1740-1748)
?Chotusitz, 1742
?Dettingen, 1743
?Madonna dell'Olmo, 1744
?Kesselsdorf, 1745
?Lauffeld, 1747

The Seven Years War (1756-1763)

?Rossbach, 1757
?Leuthen, 1757
?Zorndorf, 1758
?Minden, 1759
?Korbitz, 1759
?Warburg, 1760
?Torgau, 1760


1 vol, 44 pgs 2020 UK, WYRE HISTORIC BOOKS
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1-229530 Eaglestone, Paul BOHICA: Vietnam Skirmish Rules Large format all color. A joint Partizan Press/Empress Miniatures venture, Bend Over, Here It Comes Again (BOHICA) is designed for platoon-size actions for figures of any scale. Includes rules for the nasty surprises you'd expect, and practice scenarios.1 vol, 80 pgs 2022 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-967002 Eaglestone, Paul A WORLD AFLAME: Interwar Wargame Rules 1918-39 Often called the Pulp Era, the years between the two World Wars have seen a tremendous surge in interest among wargamers. A World Aflame captures the adventurous nature of the time period to present a fun, fast-paced set of tabletop miniatures rules that can handle the many diverse conflicts of the period, from the Chinese Civil Wars and the 'Great Game' in Central Asia, to the Irish War of Independence and the bitter ideological warfare of the Russian and Spanish Civil Wars. The rules also contain options for the 'Very British Civil War.' This gaming trend has sprung up in recent years, following a what-if scenario that has Edward VIII refusing to abdicate the throne, thrusting the country into civil war in 1938. It is a quirky, fun setting, and one that is surprisingly popular.1 vol, 64 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-205980 Elliot, Ged IN THE GRANDEST MANNER Rules for Napoleonic wargaming with huge armies, on large tables, over many hours, for a truly grandiose affect.

* Developed for 10mm but readily adaptable to any figure scale or basing
* A Command & Control system centered on the Division, reflecting the abilities of the various Napoleonic Generals
* A new Morale system which allows much more variety and combinations of training and elan
* A new interpretation of classic infantry and cavalry formations and capabilities
* A new firing system using an ability as well as class system
* A new Melee system
* Reserves receive their deserved importance on the battlefield
* Rule questions answered via the web along with advice on practical subjects such as terrain construction
* The first part of a project with a planned series of Companion books with battles, full OBs and tabletop maps1 vol, 112 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-205981 Elliot, Ged IN THE GRANDEST MANNER COMPANION: The 1809 Danube Campaign from the Situation Room This publication is part of a planned series of 'Companions 'to both support and supplement the rules, 'In The Grandest Manner', with themed scenarios that are developed and played at 'The Situation Room'. To make use of this Companion, you do not require any specific set of rules, although they are written with ITGM in mind. Indeed, the Companion lends itself to being scaled in virtually any way the reader wishes, for use with a plethora of rule sets.

The scenarios are based on four main battles from the Danube Campaign of 1809 between the French, commanded by Napoleon, and the Austrians, commanded by Archduke Charles. In order, the battles are Abensberg, Eckmuhl, Aspern-Essling, and Wagram. Each scenario has a map, full OB, and any special rules. Typical dispositions are also used to illustrate the scenarios.

Also, time is spent on exploring the intricacies of the rules which the Companions supports. In this edition, the focus is on the game setup, focusing on the work going into setting up any game. After set up, the morale system is examined in depth, exploring the troop definitions that can enable as much variation as wanted or indeed warranted by any scenario.1 vol, 80 pgs 2015 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-205982 Elliot, Ged IN THE GRANDEST MANNER COMPANION: Fighting the Russians Before Russia 1805 - 1807 Austerlitz, Eylau and Friedland A Companion to In the Grandest Manner, but compatible with any Napoleonic rules system.

This publication is the second accompaniment to the planned series of 'Companions' to both support and supplement the rules, In The Grandest Manner, with themed scenarios that are developed and played at The Situation Room. To make use of this latest accompaniment to the Companion series, you do not require any specific set of rules, although they are written with the rules mentioned above in mind.

As with the previous Companion, time is spent on exploring the intricacies of the rules which the Companions support. In this edition, the focus is the section that governs Orders and Command & Control. In-depth analysis pertains to Skirmishers and how they are used in the battles.

Scenarios are based on main battles that involved the Russians prior to 1812. The battles covered are Austerlitz, Eylau, and Friedland. Austerlitz is somewhat unusual, it was split into two separate battles because of its overall size, the northern and southern fronts. Each scenario has a map, full OB and any special rules. Typical dispositions, from the games played here, are also used to illustrate the scenarios.1 vol, 88 pgs 2017 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-205983 Elliot, Ged IN THE GRANDEST MANNER COMPANION: Borodino and Dresden Third supplement in the planned series of 'Companions' to both support and supplement the rules, In The Grandest Manner, with themed scenarios. Intended for In the Grandest Manner, but compatible with any Napoleonic rules system. Includes Orbats, Deployment, Maps, supplementary rules for skirmishing.

As with the previous Companion, time is spent on exploring the intricacies of the rules which the Companions support. In this edition, the focus is the section that governs Orders and Command & Control. In-depth analysis pertains to Skirmishers and how they are used in the battles.1 vol, 45 pgs 2021 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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2-49860 Elliot, Gerry IN THE GRAND MANNER: Napoleonic Wargame Rule - New Edition Latest updated version of these best-selling rules. All color illustrations. Large format paperback. Made famous by Peter Gilder at his Wargames Centre, a tradition carried on by Gerry, who has honed these rules through hundreds of gamers and thousands of games.1 vol, 130 pgs 2022 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-237340 Emsen, Nigel MUSKETS & SPRINGFIELDS: Wargaming the American Civil War 1861-1865 Rules for operational battles in the American Civil War is used with any scale and basing system. The player is the army commander with sub command groups. This will be typically a Corps. The basic unit is the infantry brigade grouped with cavalry and artillery into Corps or Divisions, but also include sharpshooters and skirmishers. Turns use a bag-pull system in which it is possible for the non-active player to able to interdict the play.?

The game system uses grids as the unit of measurement. The game space is broken into several square grids which represent 300 yards in ground scale. Taking a balance of the various drill guides of the period this is approximately equal to 600 men in two ranks. For a typical 6x4 playing space, it is recommended a ratio width x depth of 1.5 x 1. A typical 6x4 table provides the following 12 (3600 yds) by 8 (2400 yds) squares of battlefield.

Morale is handled at the corps level and attrition is held at the individual unit base. Morale is not the usual average, veteran, elite often used, but a reflection of the state of mind on the day: Unknown, Nervous, and Steady. The first time a unit takes damage, the player rolls on a chart to discover the morale rating (dependent on year and side). Morale failures are held at corp level until enough occur for the corps to run away.

Attrition at the unit level represents loss of cohesion, battlefield casualties, or supplies running low. A unit can absorb six hits before it is automatically destroyed.1 vol, 202 pgs 2023 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-223920 Erize, Alvaro & Francisco Clash of Spears Rome rises and duty calls! So pick up your shield, brother, and join the fight! Whether you are changing history by blocking Dyonisus and his gang from taking over Syracuse or you are just raiding the enemy's herds trying to keep your men fed, CLASH of spears will launch you into the gritty world of skirmish battles in the ancient world!

CLASH of spears is a fast paced, warband level, wargame to be played in 4' by 4' tables over 1 to 3 hours.It was designed to be fast and intuitive, while providing realistic feel, tactical depth and high impact decision making. A typical warband includes 30 to 50 miniatures and can be picked from 12 different army lists like Romans, Carthaginians, Greeks, Gauls, Iberians and more
1 vol, 156 pgs 2020 US, FIGHTING HEDGEHOG
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1-223921 Erize, Alvaro & Francisco CLASH OF SPEARS - Rise of Eagles This book expands the forces available in the core book by adding 13 new Army lists.

The lists include the Late Republican Army (post Marian Reform), the Early Imperial Army and enemies that fought against these armies such as Thracians, Germans, Britons, Dacians, Parthians, Spartacus Slave revolt, and so on. Also cinludes the eastern enemies that Rome fought during the times of the Republic, such as the successors of Alexander the Great and the Pontic kingdom. 1 vol, 156 pgs 2021 US, FIGHTING HEDGEHOG
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1-223922 Erize, Alvaro & Francisco CLASH OF KATANAS: Expansion for Clash Of Spears A full expansion of Clash of Spears that allows you to play skirmish battles of 25 to 100 models in the wars of 16th century Japan. The power of the Shogunate is in shambles, and Japan has fallen into the chaos of the Sengoku Jidai (warring states). Daimyos lead their clans into battle, fighting to become the next Shogun, while peasants rise in revolt. But those are the problems of lords and generals, yours is to lead your men, and achieve honor and glory for your house.1 vol, 156 pgs 2022 US, FIGHTING HEDGEHOG
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1-967024 Farrington, Eric MEN OF BRONZE: Ancient Greek Hoplite Battles Men of Bronze is a wargame that allows you to play out Classical Greek hoplite battles on the tabletop. Players are Strategoi (generals) leading phalanxes of bronze-clad warriors in pursuit of fame, glory, and the honor of their city-states. To win such prizes, however, you must prove your mettle, display your valor, and bring the other Strategoi to their knees!

Designed to recreate small battles or larger skirmishes with 50-80 figures per side, each army will have its own unique mix of rules, advantages, backgrounds, and abilities. Strategoi must understand and appreciate the strengths and weaknesses of their forces in order to win glory on the battlefield. Of course, there's no telling what tricks a rival Strategos might have up their tunic sleeves.1 vol, 80 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-967029 Farrington, Eric WARS OF THE REPUBLIC: Ancient Roman Wargaming 343-50 BC Miniature wargame rules that covers from the First Samnite War and the eventual conquest of the Italian Peninsula, to the defeat by Hannibal at Lake Trasimene, and final victory over the Gauls at Alesia. Contains multiple army lists to reflect the changing nature of the Roman military and the varied opponents they faced, including Gaul, Italian, Carthaginian, Iberian, or Greece.1 vol, 80 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-967030 Farrington, Eric CASTLES IN THE SKY: A Wargame of Flying Battleships A wargaming rule set for epic pre-WW1 battles in the sky. So fire up the turbines, ready the aether drives, and take to the air to fight battles with fleets of aerial ironclads. It's the dawn of the 20th Century and the Great Powers turn to war. Since the development of the air screw, leading to the creation of flying warships, the navies of the world have comprised an ever-growing number of these castles in the sky. Assemble your fleet from eight nationalities and fight through a variety of scenarios. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-213610 Faust, Robert and Davies, Andrew SCRAPPERS: Post-Apocalyptic Skirmish Wargames More than 150 years have passed since the apocalypse that nearly destroyed the Earth. Today, the planet is a torn remnant of its former glory, ravaged by nuclear fallout and mutagens. New lifeforms - Mutants and Synthetics - challenge True Humanity for dominance, while warring factions compete for survival and supremacy, and all must carve out their place in this brutal landscape, or else perish as billions before them.

Scrappers is skirmish miniatures game set in the wastelands, where players assemble Scrapper Crews and send them out to scavenge scraps of Ancient technology and battle rival factions. Explorers, cultists and raiders clash with mutated creatures, robotic soldiers and embittered True Humans in this wargame of salvage and survival in the ruins of the future.1 vol, 152 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-84150 Fenelon, Martin LUFTWAFFE 1946:Fight for the Skies 8.5x11, 'what if WWII hadn't ended in 1945'; LW46 accurately recreates the speed and deadliness of the intro of Jet Planes, for 2-8 players with games of 1-2 hours, plane specs, play aids, scenarios.1 vol, 88 pgs 2006 US, MSD GAMES
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1-84151 Fenelon, Martin LUFTWAFFE 1946:Defense of the Reich Supplement 8.5x11, 'what if WWII hadn't ended in 1945'; LW46 accurately recreates the speed and of the intro of Jet Planes, for 2-8 players with games1 vol, 40 pgs 2008 US, MSD GAMES
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1-84152 Fenelon, Martin LUFTWAFFE 1946:Amerika Bombers 8.5x11, 'what if WWII hadn't ended in 1945'; LW461 vol, 52 pgs 2008 US, MSD GAMES
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1-192630 Fenlon, Martin KAMIKAZE 1946 - Divine Wind Air Combat Rules for 1/300th Scale Planes, 12 scenarios, 2 campaigns, 48 aircraft cards1 vol, 114 pgs 2010 US, MSD GAMES
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1-192560 Fisher, Scott CHECK YOUR 6 - JET AGE CHECK YOUR 6! JET AGE was designed to closely reflect the details of jet age air combat while providing maximum playability. Building on the award-winning CHECK YOUR 6! (Classic WWII system), this game is the result of more than three years of research into air-to-air weapons, combat maneuvers, aircraft statistics, and the influence of pilot skill on combat. Combat is reflected in 3D and statistical analysis was extensively used in the design. Former and current US Air Force and US Marine Corps pilots were part of the design team from the start, greatly influencing the design and mechanics of the game rules.

SIMPLICITY: The key design goal for CY6-JA was to maximize pilot influence and historical accuracy while keeping the game relatively easy to play. All of the major game charts are on two sides of one 8-inch by 11-inch chart.

PILOT SKILL: Four pilot skills are represented: Green (+0), Skilled (+1), Veteran (+2) and Ace (+3). 'It is the man, not the machine.' -Chuck Yeager

SCALE: Any scale may be used. Playtested over three years with 1/600, 1/300, 1/200, 1/144, 1/100, and 1/72 scale aircraft.

WEAPONS: All modern weapons are included: Light and Heavy Machineguns, Low-Velocity Cannon, Modern Cannon, Heavy Cannon, Rotary Cannon, Infrared Missiles, Radar-guided Missiles, SAMs of all types, and Anti-aircraft Artillery.

AIRCRAFT: Statistics for more than 90 aircraft are included. Aircraft attributes include Maneuver, Speed, Agility, Climb/Dive rate, Acceleration, Robustness, Afterburners, Radar, Electronic Countermeasures, and Defensive Systems.

SCENARIOS: 23 scenarios from several eras plus 4 mini-campaigns from Vietnam, the Falklands, and Angola are included.

MOVEMENT: Movement is handled via hexes and maneuver charts illustrating possible maneuvers for each speed level.1 vol, 98 pgs 2010 US, J&D PUBLICATIONS
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1-192561 Fisher, Scott AIR WAR KOREA: CHECK YOUR 6 Jet Age Scenario Book AIR WAR KOREA is a scenario and campaign book for the popular CHECK YOUR 6 JET AGE Air Combat and Campaign Rules. The book provides comprehensive coverage of the air war in Korea under one cover with five campaigns and 32 scenarios. The first mini-campaign follows the start of the Korean War when UN forces attempted to stem the tide of the Communist Invasion from June to December 1950. The following three mini-campaigns cover the fight for MiG Alley January 1951 to December 1951, the 'Black Tuesday' UN B-29 attack and the interception of the Chinese Taehwa-do Island mission in October and November 1951, and the fight for air supremacy over Korea from February 1952 to July 1953.

A bonus mini-campaign is also included that covers US Navy and Marine operations from 3 July 1950 to 18 November 1952. The book also features some of the Korean War's top aces including James Jabara, George Davis, Frederick Blesse, Boris Bokach, Gregorii Ges, Nikolay Ivanov, and Li Han. The scenarios can be played individually, linked to form mini-campaigns, or combined as one grand campaign.

1 vol, 0 pgs 2010 US, J&D PUBLICATIONS
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1-192562 Fisher, Scott STAR AND PYRAMID: CHECK YOUR 6 Jet Age Scenario Book Star and Pyramid is a scenario and campaign book for the popular Check Your 6 Jet Age Air Combat and Campaign Rules. The book provides comprehensive coverage of the 1967 to 1973 air wars between Israel and Egypt, offering five campaigns with 27 scenarios.

Campaigns:
1: 1967 Six Day War: Israeli surprise attacks and first two days.
2: 1967 Six Day War: Egyptian counterstrikes over next four days.
3: 1969-1972: Egyptian attempts to regain the initiative in the War of Attrition with new aircraft, surface-to-air missiles, and Soviet involvement.
4: 1973 Yom Kippur War: Israeli versus Egyptian defense.
5: 1973 Yom Kippur War: Israeli deep strike operations against Egyptians.

Includes several introduction sections containing campaign historical background, an annotated bibliography for further reading, a color scheme guide, and a campaign map. Contains aircraft statistics for more than 20 US, British, Israeli, and Soviet-built aircraft in Check Your 6 Jet Age format for use in the scenarios, plus detailed notes and rare pictures of the various aircraft featured in the campaign. Features some of the world's top jet aces including Michael 'Diamond' Haber, Dan Sever, Giora Rom, Avraham Salmon, Israel Baharav, Yiftach Spector, Asher Snir, Eitan Peled, Amir Nachumi, Eitan Ben-Eliyahu, and Shlomo Levi as well as exploits of Egyptian pilots Mustafa Hafez, Nabil Shuwakri, Ahmad Atif, Qadri al-Hamid, and Nasr Mousa.1 vol, 60 pgs 2010 US, J&D PUBLICATIONS
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1-192563 Fisher, Scott CRISIS IN KASHMIR - Jet Combat 1965 India vs Pakistan: CHECK YOUR 6 Jet Age Scenario Book CRISIS IN KASHMIR! is a scenario and campaign book for the popular Check Your 6 Jet Age Air Combat and Campaign Rules. The book provides comprehensive coverage of the air war between India and Pakistan in 1965 under one cover, with special rules for the Indian and Pakistani air forces and 19 scenarios.

The scenarios pit the evenly matched Hawker Hunter and F-86F Sabre against each other in tense maneuvering combat - will Pakistan's new AIM-9B Sidewinder missiles prove to be the edge needed to carry the day? The book also features the first combat employment of the F-104A Starfighter and MiG-21 Fishbed, following these two legendary fighters in a face-off over the foothills of the Himalayas. Scenarios include the diminutive and quirky Folland Gnat, which gained a reputation in the hands of the Indian Air Force as the 'Sabre Slayer.' Canberra bombers flying against Sabres in a do-or-die mission and the final air-to-air engagement of the deHavilland Vampire are likewise covered in exciting scenarios. The book showcases massive cannon armament against the effectiveness of the promising but unproven AIM-9B Sidewinder missile - and the outcome is always a surprise!

HISTORICAL RESEARCH: The book includes several introduction sections containing campaign historical background and campaign maps. The book also contains detailed notes and rare pictures of the various aircraft featured in the campaign.

JET AGE STRATEGIC CAMPAIGN SYSTEM: This book features a unique new Strategic Campaign System. The scenarios can be played individually or as one grand campaign. See how your performance in the air impacts the ground war, and influence the fight with deft political choices and the savvy use of your limited resources. Will your air force be able to break the deadlock at Akhnur, or force the defenses at the Ichogil Canal?1 vol, 60 pgs 2013 US, J&D PUBLICATIONS
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1-86610 Fisher, Scott CHECK YOUR 6:WWII Air Combat Rules 8.5x11, key design feature of CY6 is to maximize pilot influence and historical accuracy while keeping the game easy to play, movement plotting, pilot training, any scale aircraft, play aids1 vol, 84 pgs 2007 FAIRFAX, J&D PUBLICATIONS
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1-86611 Fisher, Scott OVER THE CHANNEL:The Battle of Britian 8.5x11, (18) scenarios and campaign, aircraft statistics and painting guide, Ace's list.1 vol, 44 pgs 2007 FAIRFAX, J&D PUBLICATIONS
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1-86612 Fisher, Scott GUADALCANAL:The Cactus Air Force 8.5x11, (9) scenarios and campaign, aircraft statistics and painting guide, Ace's list, covers the combat between the US and Japanese forces Aug to Sept 19421 vol, 76 pgs 2007 FAIRFAX, J&D PUBLICATIONS
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1-86613 Fisher, Scott FALCON OF THE DUCE:Franco Lucchini Italian Ace 8.5x11, (16) scenarios and campaign, aircraft statistics and painting guide, Ace's list, for the Italian Aces actions in the Med 1940 to 19431 vol, 40 pgs 2007 FAIRFAX, J&D PUBLICATIONS
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1-86614 Fisher, Scott ACES OVER HUNGARY 8.5x11, (23) scenarios & (2) campaigns, aircraft statistics and painting guide. (11) scenarios deal with the US 15th AF 1944 bombing over Hungary, (12) scenarios the Hungarian/Soviet Air war 1944/451 vol, 40 pgs 2008 FAIRFAX, J&D PUBLICATIONS
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1-86615 Fisher, Scott BREAKING THE LUFTWAFFE:Air Battles Over Germany 8.5x11, (26) scenarios & (3) campaigns, aircraft statistics and painting guide. Covers the period Oct 1943 to March 1944.1 vol, 64 pgs 2009 FAIRFAX, J&D PUBLICATIONS
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1-86616 Fisher, Scott DAYS OF GLORY: A Scenario Book for Check Your 6! Three campaigns & 25 scenarios. Campaign 1 covers the Germans in Belgium & France May 1940; the 2nd Dunkirk May/June 1940 (9) scenarios; The final (7) scenarios cover the German drive on Paris 19401 vol, 64 pgs 2010 FAIRFAX, J&D PUBLICATIONS
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1-74130 Fisher, Scott & Pringle, Chris ARC OF FIRE:Squad to Company Level 1900-2000 For use with 10mm-28mm figs, 1:1 scale, 1 equals, 5-10 yards time scale 5-30 seconds play aids.1 vol, 78 pgs 2003 US, J&D PUBLICATIONS
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1-22740 Fisher, Todd REVENGE:Miniature Rules for the Age of Chivalry Revenge is actually three rules sets.

DEUS VULT depicts the tactical problems faced by Charlemagne or Henry V
INTO THE BREACH lets you storm a castle
SLUYS is a naval rule set.

The Battle rules give you the same tactical problems faced by Charlemagne and Henry V. The scale is one figure for 20 men.

The Siege rules is man-to-man system to take the city or castle walls.

The naval rules are also a man-to-man system, fighting from one deck to another.

In all three rules, troops are rated separately for morale and armor. Different melee and missile weapons can be used on the combat charts. This allows you to cover any medieval troop type by adjusting the morale, armor, and weapon types. The Mongols really are the Wrath of God.

While the rules recommends mounting figures on 40mm wide bases for 15mm, and 60mm wide for 25mm, they can be used with any mounting system that's consistently applied. 1 vol, 72 pgs 1992 CHICAGO, EMPEROR'S PRESS
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1-210991 Flaherty, C. NAPOLEONIC: Small Siege, River Ship, Gunboat & Pontooning This book introduces supplementary wargaming rules for small scale Napoleonic-period sieges, riverboat, pontooning, and gunboat battles for variety of popular wargame systems. Makes use of mortar, howitzer, pontoons and boat models, these specific rules replicate more realistically how these weapons and technology were used and their role in Napoleonic era warfare.1 vol, 56 pgs 2016 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-210992 Flaherty, C. NAPOLEONIC: Napoleonic Wars Foraging, Insurrection, Marauders, Bakeries, Convoy & Encampment Wargaming This book introduces Volume Two of Supplementary Wargaming Rules, with 25-28mm scale miniature figures and models. This book follows from the 2016 Partizan Press' Universal Wargames Rules Supplement 1: Napoleonic Small Siege, River Ship, Gunboat & Pontooning. Written to fit within the historical rules systems currently popular in the wargaming community, this book covers scenarios such as peasant insurrection and soldier-marauders.

This book covers several additional aspects of Napoleonic period warfare including foraging, field bakeries; convoy supply trains; river convoys; magazines; and, encampments. This volume is about wargaming the rear-echelon areas of Napoleonic armies, which were ongoing battlegrounds outside the larger scale battles, which usually dominate conventional wargaming.

The supplementary rules have been written to develop a range of possible wargaming scenarios, with historical backgrounds as examples, and some rules based on these events. These are intended to include within larger games, or as small roll-plays.

The book includes a end-section for updated information on several topics originally covered in the 2016 UWRS1 including Turkish river gunboats; Napoleon's 1809 swinging pontoon bridge; Napoleon's pile-driving engines; Napoleonic era use of the 18-pounder field gun; and Napoleonic armored floating batteries, with new rules.1 vol, 72 pgs 2016 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-210993 Flaherty, C. NAPOLEONIC: Napoleonic Balloon Warfare Introducing Volume Three of Supplementary Wargaming Rules, with 25-28mm scale miniature figures and models. Covers scenarios such as balloon attacks and parachute landings, as an alternative history of Napoleon's invasion of England.

A history of the French revolution balloon unit, with wargaming rules; that is also applicable to the American civil war balloon units. An additional set of alternative history wargaming rules and scenarios based on actual plans, that never got-off the ground so to speak are also part of this new book.

This volume contains a general overview of the history of military ballooning during the revolutionary and later Napoleonic wars; and descriptions of the balloons used, and their operations.

Using both historical events and scenarios based on alternative and fictional history, these supplementary rules have been written to develop a range of possible wargaming scenarios, with historical backgrounds as examples, and some rules based on these events. These are intended to include within larger games, or as small role-plays.1 vol, 72 pgs 2017 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-210994 Flaherty, C. NAPOLEONIC OTTOMAN ARMY: Miniatures Rules Supplement Volume Four of Partizan Press' Universal Wargames Rules Supplements for the later 18th century and Napoleonic-era Ottoman armies. Includes scenarios and campaign options for an Ottoman army against other Ottoman, Russian, Austrian, French, or British armies to represent any of the major conflicts from the 1780s to 1814.

Wargaming with a later 18th century or Napoleonic period Ottoman army presents some challenges as the Ottomans did not follow many of the military conventions of the period. This book covers organization, tactics, and rules modifications intended to showcase the Ottoman's warfighting style. The organization and fighting concepts employed by the Ottomans were developed based on an ethos of individual martial prowess and expertise in the use of the sword - the formidable scimitars. The nature of Ottoman warfare led to specialized tactics developed by the Austrians, Russians, and French tailored to fighting the Ottomans.

The book includes an end-section listing a selection of 25-28mm scale metal, resin, and hard plastic Ottoman figures and accessories that could be used to develop a wargaming army for the later 18th century and Napoleonic period.1 vol, 56 pgs 2018 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-2222515 Flaherty, Chris LUNAR SURFACE WARFARE: Paper Soldiers Booklet of paper soldiers to cut out and play the period on the tabletop.

Also includes a set of Wargaming rules for combat between Soviet Cosmonauts and US Army and Airforce Soldier-Astronauts. It is based on early popular science, and military studies conducted in the 1950s, and 1960s that looked at how the US Army and Air Force would establish a military presence on the Earth's Moon and would defend that against the Soviets.1 vol, 52 pgs 2021 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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1-83310 Fletcher, John LIBERATORS Vol. 1: Napoleonic Wargaming in So. America First of a three-part series offers a concise guide to battles and campaigns in Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, and Peru. 8.5x11-inch booklet contains history, organizational data, nine pages of uniform guides (eight color uniforms per page), one page of 23 color flags, and eight color pages of uniform colors (20 uniform representations per page). Also includes 12 battle scenarios (from 1811 to 1823) including OBs and color maps. 1 vol, 76 pgs 2005 US, GRENADIER PRODUCTIONS
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1-83311 Fletcher, John LIBERATORS! Supplement 1: The War in the South Liberators! Supplement 1 is an add-on to Liberators! Volume 1: The War in the South America. Building on the material presented in the first volume, this supplement provides six new scenarios, along with new uniform charts and the highly successful Quick Play Rules used by the author in convention games. A simple set of 'beer and pretzels' rules, they were designed to have players moving units and rolling dice 15 minutes after set up.1 vol, 24 pgs 2012 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-227040 Flint, Keith SHADOW OF THE EAGLES: WARGAMES RULES FOR THE FRENCH REVOLUTIONARY & NAPOLEON WARS Divisional-level game where player controls three to five brigades totaling about 20 units with game lasting a couple hours. By designer of Osprey's Honours of War. Basic units are infantry battalions, cavalry regiments and artillery batteries. Basic structure of Shadow of the Eagles is IGO-UGO, although firing and close combat are simultaneous. Games generally begin with some form of preparatory barrage. There is no separate morale phase, nor are there any old school 'morale tests'. Includes three scenarios. Full-color throughout. 1 vol, 120 pgs 2021 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-967011 Flint, Keith HONOURS OF WAR - Wargames Rules for the Seven Years War The Seven Years' War was the pinnacle of 18th-century warfare, with dramatic campaigns and battles, famous leaders, and wide variety of colorful uniforms. Compared with the later Napoleonic Wars, tactics were simpler, armies more professional, and battles tended to be smaller. Using these rules, players can game encounters from a small skirmish to a major pitched battle. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-215480 Flint, Lance YANKEE PEAS AND CRACKERS! Wargames Rules for the American War of Independence Fast play rules with the battalion featuring as the basic unit. All figure scales and basing styles are catered for, using the ubiquitous Base Width system. Emphasis is placed on both troop quality and tactical order within this essentially linear period of warfare that helps to generate the subtle but key differences in fighting styles.

A unique system of Fighting Factors linked with Temporary Disorder creates the need for tactical decisions so specific to this theater of war. For 6mm, 10mm, 15mm, 25mm and 28mm scales.1 vol, 0 pgs 2017 UK, KOH GAMES
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1-210320 Foss, Thomas GALLEYS GUNS AND GLORY Table top naval battles with fleets of cannon packing oared vessels covering roughly 1500-1650 for oared naval actions ranging in scale from small corsair raids of a few ships to epic grand battle re-fights such as Lepanto. The rules are designed to work at 'convention level', which means you can learn the rules in less than five minutes, get into action -- making a couple of novice moves or spectacular maneuvers and come away with a story or two to tell at the bar.

Management of each ship and its crew are visual and easy to account for as the crew and damage to the ship are represented on the models- leaving little to no paperwork!

Although trying to capture the essence of the period and referencing strongly the doctrines and tactics of the time, the rules claim no absolute historical accuracy, other than like the galleys of yore are made of wood and are adorned with such opulent awnings, lanterns, flags, and bulwark side trim that would make the Sultan's harem jealous.

We have listed the Venetian and Turkish naval vessels available. Corsairs, Holy League (Papal) and Kinights of Malta listings to follow.1 vol, 32 pgs 2015 US, SKULL&CROWN STRATAGEM INC
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1-67620 Four Horsemen WARRIOR:Rules for Ancient & Medieval Period The many months in production REVISED EDITION with full color throughout, the most complete set of Rules for this period.1 vol, 160 pgs 2006 US, FOUR HORSEMEN ENTERPR
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1-26270 Frampton, David and Garnham, Peter FORLORN HOPE GUIDE:BATTLE OF WINCBY Maps, illust, o/b's, painting guides, troop types.1 vol, 52 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-770201 Fry, Mark and Anderson, Rob Libertad! a supplement for the popular Blitzkrieg Commander IV Contains 23 new army lists for the various factions present in this conflict, plus 5 historical scenarios complete with maps by Henry Hyde and new rules for Line Commanders, Street Barricades, Molotov Cocktails, and more. A copy of Blitzkrieg Commander IV is required to use this supplement1 vol, 48 pgs 2020 UK, PENDRAKEN MINIATURES
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1-234520 Galeotti, Mark GRAN MECCANISMO: Clockpunk Roleplaying in Da Vinci's Florence RPG offers swashbuckling adventure in a Renaissance Italy (1510) where Florence's winding alleys play host to spies, scholars, and sell-swords alike. Players are nobles, mercenaries, inventors, and artisans who may find themselves crossing wits with Machiavelli, avoiding the dangerous charms of Lucretia Borgia, or hearing Christopher Columbus telling tales of the new world he has discovered. Meanwhile, Leonardo da Vinci unleashed a technological revolution where primitive computers, decorated with delicately painted cupids, run on water clocks; spring-powered tanks whir across the battlefield, cannons thundering from their flanks; and gliders flit across perfectly blue Tuscan skies.1 vol, 192 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-83948 Gardner, Jason and Conley, Chalfant IPRIMERA BATTALA:The Spanish Civil War 1936-39 8.5x11, Supplement Eight DISPOSABLE HEROES/COFFIN Spanish Civil War Supplement, covers the various factions and their equipment1 vol, 80 pgs 2007 US, IRON IVAN GAMES
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1-199079 Garnett, Tom FIREBALL FORWARD: Conflict Europe 1981 - Battle for Bad Hersfeld The twelve scenarios capture the first 24 hours of combat between Soviet battalions and American Mechanized or Tank Company Teams near the west German town of Bad Hersfeld on the Fulda river. These small unit battles represent a tiny window in the NATO effort to defeat Soviet forces.

Though designed with FIREBALL FORWARD in mind, these scenarios can be readily adapted to your preferred set of 15m-28mm WWII/Modern rules1 vol, 60 pgs 2015 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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2-199079 Garnett, Tom FIREBALL FORWARD: Conflict Europe1981 - Battle for Bad Hersfeld PDF The twelve scenarios capture the first 24 hours of combat between Soviet battalions and American Mechanized or Tank Company Teams near the west German town of Bad Hersfeld on the Fulda river. These small unit battles represent a tiny window in the NATO effort to defeat Soviet forces.

Though designed with FIREBALL FORWARD in mind, these scenarios can be readily adapted to your preferred set of 15m-28mm WWII/Modern rules1 vol, 60 pgs 2015 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-208190 Garnett, Tom SUVOROV IN THE ALPS: Wargaming the Late French Revolutionary War Six battle scenarios from Field Marshal Alexander Suvorov's campaign in the Swiss Alps, in September - October 1799. Each scenario comes with a detailed battlefield map, a complete order of battle with unit labels, and the special rules and content you need to set up and play each game.

Scenarios are: Storming the Saint Gotthart Pass, Containing the French at Altdorf, Rosenberg's Rout of the French at Muotatal, Battle for the Linth Valley - Netstal, Battle for the Linth Valley - Nafels and Mollis, and Rear Guard Action at Schwanden.

This book only provides scenario information and some additional rule modifications designed for a variant of the Regimental Fire and Fury rules system. The basic rulebook is needed to play these scenarios.1 vol, 48 pgs 2015 US, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-223950 Garnett, Tom Across the Po Valley: Wargaming the Late French Revolutionary War Wargamer and author Tom Garnett provides a view into a lesser known campaign where the successes of Napoleon Bonaparte in his brilliant1796-1797 campaign were wiped out in 1799 by an equally brilliant campaign led by the Russian hero Marshal Alexander Suvorov. Twelve battle scenarios, ranging from northeast to southwest northern Italy, tracks the sweep of the Russian-Austrian coalition against their French opponents. Each scenario comes with a detailed battle map, a complete order of battle with unit labels, and special rules and content you need to set up and play each game.

SCENARIOS
French Attack at Pozzo, Battle of Magnano
Russian Attack at Lecco, Battle of Adda River Line
Austrian Attack at Vaprio, Battle of Cassano
French Attack , Clash at Bassignana
French Attack at San Giuliano Vecchio,
Battle of 1st Marengo
French Morning Attack, Battle of Tidone Creek
Coalition Counterattack, Battle of Tidone Creek
Coalition Right Column Attack, Battle of Trebbia
French Right-Wing Attack, Battle of Trebbia
Austrian Right-Wing Attack, Battle of Novi
Russian Attack Against Novi, Battle of Novi
Morning Meeting Engagement, Battle of Genola

This book only provides scenario information and some additional rules modifications designed for a variant of the Regimental Fire and Fury rules system. The basic rulebook is needed to play these scenarios.1 vol, 84 pgs 2020 US, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-223440 Garton, Philip In Deo Veritas - Fast Play Rules for Exciting Seventeenth Century Battles In seventeenth century Europe it must have seemed that there was always a conflict somewhere. This century of battles is the inspiration for these wargames rules.

Designed for ease of play, 'In Deo Veritas' offers a player experience based on the commander's problems. The rules are designed to create a feel for the uncertainty of battle. Keeping the men going, even when things don't seem too good, is critical for success.

Units become progressively disabled as disorder sets in and cohesion begins to suffer. At the heart of the game is a simple Disorder Test. If commanders don't take care to maintain cohesion then their forces could be heading for destruction!

In weighing up the scale of your achievements at the end of the game, will you be able to claim a major victory in your dispatches? Just take care to remember that your next battle may not be so successful.

Using the smaller scales of 6, 10 or 15mm the usual 6' x 4' table gives a scale battlefield over a mile wide. This is large enough to cover all but the largest engagements.

The six historical battle scenarios provide different challenges and give players the insight into the nature of seventeenth century warfare. The Terrain Generator and a system of points allow the players to develop their own scenarios.

In battle nothing is certain but generals that practice their skills are more likely to be victorious1 vol, 118 pgs 2020 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-223441 Garton, Philip IN DEO VERITAS - CAPTAIN GENERAL Wargaming the Age of Marlborough and the Great Northern War Expansion book for the popular rule set In Deo Veritas focuses on the command decisions needed to maintain the motivation of the army. The battle scenarios offer the player a series of different challenges from the wars of the early eighteenth century.

Battles are played at the brigade level with all major elements on 75mm/3-inch wide bases. Using smaller scale figures (6-15mm) lets players give their units a realistic feel. The ground scale of 1' = 40yds means the typical 6 ft x 4 ft table is large enough to accommodate most battles of the period.

You will need a copy of In Deo Veritas: Fast Play Rules for Exciting Seventeenth Century Battles in Smaller Scales to use this book. Includes 20 colour photos, 4 colour maps, numerous tables. 1 vol, 40 pgs 2020 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-230240 Garton, Philip THREE AGES OF ROME: Fast Play Rules for Ancient Battles With a focus on the commander's problems, these rules cover The Age of Expansion (300BCE - 30BCE), The Age of Empire (30BCE-200CE), and The Age of Decline (200CE-450CE). No rebasing required and can be played with all current basing styles and conventions.

Includes six historical battle scenarios that span the three ages and provide different challenges. They offer players an insight into the nature of command in ancient warfare. The Terrain Generator and Scenario Generator allow the players to develop their own games. For competitive games, a points system players all the information needed to exactly balance their forces.1 vol, 104 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-230241 Garton, Philip AGE OF ALEXANDER : Scenario Book for Three Ages of Rome Rules Supplement to Three Ages of Rome rules provides six historical scenarios and links directly into the first period of the 'Three Ages' rules. The new army lists introduce Age of Alexander armies that complement the armies in the original set of rules, enabling players to recreate more battles from the ancient period.1 vol, 78 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-230242 Garton, Philip THE RISE OF BYZANTIUM: Fighting the Early Wars of Byzantium with the Three Ages of Rome Expansion to the Three Ages of Rome wargame rules. The six historical scenarios span 'The Rise of Byzantium' and link directly into the last period of the 'Three Ages' rules. The new army lists introduce armies from across the period of the expansion set. They complement the armies in the original set of rules enabling players to recreate more battles from the ancient period.1 vol, 68 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-57620 Getz, Jim CdePK:A Tactical Toolkit for Horse & Musket Period A Piquet approach to Napoleonic minor tactics and 'Big Battalion' gaming, units are company size and each player commands a couple of batallions or squadrons of horse and a few guns.1 vol, 110 pgs 1999 VESTAL, PIQUET PUBLISHING
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1-198512 Giglio, Robert MINIATURE ADVENTURES OF DUNSTERFORCE 1918: Still Setting the East Ablaze A massive large format full color pages. 16 Scenarios, from small unit skirmishes to large scale actions plus campaign options. Includes a History of Dunsterforce plus amendments and clarifications for Setting the East Ablaze rules.1 vol, 160 pgs 2018 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-209040 Gill, K. L. and Baulch, M.R. GENERAL QUARTERS: Post Captain 1793-1815 There have been a number of fine games written to simulate the great fleet actions that decided the fate of nations. But, these battles can be counted on two hands. For every fleet action, there were a hundred frigate, sloop and small ship of the line engagements that turned 'command of the sea' into the daily reality of using and controlling the sea lanes.

It is time for a game that focuses on the single ship duels and small squadron actions that were the main fare of sea officers - a game that provides you an opportunity to highlight seamanship and experience the differences in armament, crews and types of ships along with the details of sea tactics in this era. POST CAPTAIN has been developed to do just that.

It enables you to simulate convoy actions, commerce raiding, cutting out expeditions, gunboat clashes, and shore raids along with a variety of single ship duels and small squadron actions. Boat and cargo handling, challenge and deception, current and tide, floating batteries and shore defenses, kedging, mortar bombardments by bomb vessels, prize crews, stern way, blanketing and wind shadow and the less well known types of sailing rigs and vessels are all covered

Set during naval warfare in the period 1793 - 1815 ( the height of Age of Sail Era - the Napoleonic Wars and the War of 1812) and is designed for naval miniatures of all scales1 vol, 84 pgs 2015 US, OLD DOMINION GAMEWORKS
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1-195980 Gill, L.L. and Kuntz, Gregory SUDDEN STORM: What if Campaign of the 1937 'China Incident' Sudden Storm is a fast-moving campaign of a hypothetical 1937 naval war between Japan and the US, recreating the full range of surface, air and submarine warfare in both operational and tactical operations. It enables you to explore the challenges admirals on both sides would have faced if the US and Japan had ended up at war in August 1937 during the 'China Incident,' rather than in December 1941.

A multitude of different potential strategies makes for maximum replay value with new challenges every time. Sudden Storm is the second offering the ODGW's 'GQ III Decisions at Sea' series of naval campaigns. It employs an innovative campaign decision tree system that enables players to quickly assign forces and determine contacts in contested areas without the drudgery of plotting movement. This system has been evolved from the earlier TSC to encompass multiple theaters, a broader range of missions, intelligence, repair, weather, and other aspects of the campaign. A new, fast-resolution ground combat system has been added for resolving combat on diverse land objectives at campaign level.

Resulting tactical naval engagements can be fought out with any naval rules, but the campaign seamlessly interfaces with GQ III (purchased separately). Includes background features describing the road to war, campaign level charts, OBs, campaign map, all new color GQ III 1930s combat charts, 240 Ship Logs, and 32 aircraft Formation Cards -- everything needed for tactical resolution. A sheet of full-color 1937 aircraft counters on card stock is also included for those who want to resolve tactical aircraft operations, but might lack the requisite miniatures.

Sudden Storm also includes download access to 150 pages of Bonus Files. These include eight options, additional forces, Ship Logs, Coastal Defense Cards, maps of the defenses of Manila and Truk, individual carrier and airfield Flight Logs, separate full-color aircraft counters for the flights of each carrier and land based squadrons (note the unique color schemes of the times), supplemental data on the forces, and other aspects of this forgotten era. The files also provide opportunities to explore forgotten technologies like dirigibles and the US flight deck cruiser.1 vol, 120 pgs 2011 US, OLD DOMINIO GAMEWORKS
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1-84140 Gill, L.L. and Norm Harms GENERAL QUARTERS-3RD Edition Loose Leaf 8.5x11, completely revised 3rd Edition, same basic game mechanics, 590+ ships and 90+ aircraft specs, well tested rule set.1 vol, 140 pgs 2006 US, OLD DOMINION GAMEWORKS
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1-84141 Gill, L.L. and Norm Harms GENERAL QUARTERS-FLEET ACTION IMMINENT:For WWI Loose Leaf Expansion for WWI1 vol, 80 pgs 2007 US, OLD DOMINIO GAMEWORKS
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1-84142 Gill, L.L. and Norm Harms GENERAL QUARTERS-The Solomons Campaign 1942 Loose Leaf 8.5x11, scenario generator for the air, surface and sub warfare of Guadalcanal 1942. While keyed to GQ III it is adaptable to any tactical naval rules.1 vol, 44 pgs 2008 US, OLD DOMINION GAMEWORKS
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1-84143 Gill, L.L. and Norm Harms GENERAL QUARTERS: North Sea Campaign (Loose Leaf) This campaign game, focusing on the early war, offers players a chance to fight out a series of actions that helped shape the campaign, and that offered the possibility of a major fleet action. Players will face both strategic and tactical decisions with the fog of war (sometimes literally on the North Sea) may confer advantages or devastating disadvantages.

The campaign is compatible with virtually any miniatures rule set. The strategic decision model provides replayabililty as no two campaigns will be the same, especially combined with a wide variation in possible tactical encounters. And there is always the possibility that control of the North Sea will come down to one afternoon.1 vol, 30 pgs 2016 US, OLD DOMINION GAMEWORKS
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1-84144 Gill, L.L. and Norm Harms GENERAL QUARTERS: Defending The Malay Barrier (Loose Leaf) Defending the Malay Barrier, The ABDA Campaign is a historical naval campaign of the first months of World War II in the Pacific, specifically in the area of the Southern Philippines and Netherlands East Indies (NEI). It is based on the General Quarters Third Edition (GQ 3.3) Decisions at Sea campaign system introduced in Old Dominion Game Work's (ODGW's) The Solomons Campaign (TSC) and Sudden Storm: The Japanese American Naval War of 1937.

While designed for GQ 3.3, it can be used with any World War II naval miniatures rules. In cases where direct references to GQ 3.3 are made, players using other rules will need to translate those references to the other rule system being employed.

* Recreate the 1941 - 1942 Japanese campaign for the conquest and the Allied ABDA Command's defense of the Malay Barrier
* Accurate Orders of Battle adaptable to any naval game system
* Mapless search method that requires no plotting
* Tactical battles generated by unique decision tree method
* Maximum replayability provides new challenges every time
* Options for Force Z, Dutch Battlecruisers and more1 vol, 72 pgs 2018 US, OLD DOMINION GAMEWORKS
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1-195011 Gleeson, Warren and Evans, Mike CLASH OF EMPIRES: The Rise and Fall of Persia Full-color, hardcover, lots of eye candy. 28 lists covering Cyrus to Alexander.

The Rise and Fall of Persia: Cyrus to the Death of Alexander, is the first source book for Clash of EmpiresT. This book provides gamers with all the information that they need to fight battles from Classical Antiquity, from the rise of the Persian Empire under Cyrus the Great, through the destructive Peloponnesian Wars where Greek fought Greeks and finally the demise of the Persians at the hands of Alexander the Great. The book is split into three parts each focussing on a specific time period and series of confl icts and combatants, covering 28 army lists plus variants.

The Rise of Persia

This details the fall of Babylon and the Lydians and the rise of the Persian Empire under Cyrus the Great and features a historical overview of the period and 10 army lists plus variants including: Lydian Empire, Neo-Babylonian Empire, Archaic Greek, Early Achaemenid Persia, Saitic Egyptian, Cyrenaian Greek, Libyan, Early Macedonian, Skythian and Thracian.

Clash of East and West

The second part charts the Greek and Persian Wars throughout the Mediterranean. Army lists featured in the section include: Achaemenid Persian Empire, Early Hoplite Greek, Early Spartan, Early Carthaginian, Later Hoplite Greek (including Athenian, Argive, Theban and Phokian), Later Spartan, Syracusan/Siciliot, Elymian/Sikel/Sicanian, Thessalian and Illyrian.

The Fall of Persia

The final part of the book charts the rise of Macedon and Alexander the Great and his destruction of the Persian Empire and expansion of the Macedonian Empire. It features the following army lists: Rise of Macedon, Later Achaemenid Persian, Alexandrian Macedonian and Ancient Indian.

1 vol, 128 pgs 2011 UK, GREAT ESCAPE GAMES
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1-195012 Gleeson, Warren and Evans, Mike CLASH OF EMPIRES: Age of Ravens Age of Ravens is the second set of army lists for Clash of Empires, the rules for Ancient and Medieval warfare, and gives you army lists for the wars of the Viking Age, featuring forces across Europe from Scotland to Spain.1 vol, 128 pgs 2012 UK, GREAT ESCAPE GAMES
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1-28490 Goodlett, Tim NO MAN'S LAND:Tactical Combat in the Great War Well designed, extensive information provided on all aspects of 'trench warfare', extensive biblio.1 vol, 70 pgs 2003 US, OMM Publishing
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1-216640 Gordon, Jamie OUTREMER: FAITH AND BLOOD: Skirmish Wargames in the Crusades A 28mm skirmish wargame featuring small groups of warriors fighting in Outremer during the Crusades. While suitable for one-off skirmish encounters the focus of the game is a structured and progressive campaign setting in which they are able to watch their force grow and develop over a series of scenarios and encounters from a small party of five or so soldiers into a powerful warband a score strong.

Character development is key, and a wide range of troop options and factions allows a high degree of individuality and personalization. Players will also be able to recruit mercenaries and agents such as Hashashin and Varangian survivors to bolster their forces -- potent but expensive additions that will add a distinct flavor to each encounter. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-69420 Gore, Terry MEDIEVAL WARFARE:Tactical warfare 450 AD - 1500 AD 8.5x11, rules for 25mm/15mm, same basing as WRG/DBM/DBA/WARRIOR, army lists, optional and solo play rules, scenarios1 vol, 101 pgs 2002 ROCHESTER, SAGA PUBLISH'G
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1-70591 Gore, Terry MEDIEVAL BATTLES-SCENARIOS 450 AD - 1297 AD 8.5x11, 20 scenarios, four color maps, o/b's forMW, DBA, DBM(easy to convert to WARRIOR)1 vol, 78 pgs 2002 ROCHESTER, SAGA PUBLISH'G
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1-69411 Gore, Terry & Gray, Perry ARMIES OF THE CHARIOT ERA & GREEK WARS 8.5x11, 58 army lists for use with ANCIENT WARFARE1 vol, 80 pgs 2002 ROCHESTER, SAGA PUBLISH'G
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1-69412 Gore, Terry & Gray, Perry REPUBLICAN ROMAN WARS & WARS OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE 8.5x11, 45 army lists for use with ANCIENT WARFARE1 vol, 66 pgs 2002 ROCHESTER, SAGA PUBLISH'G
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1-72750 Gore, Terry & Gray, Perry VICTORIAN WARFARE:Tactical Level Combat 1850-1890 8.5x11 SPIRAL BOUND, each turn represents 5-10minutes, each stand represents 50-120 men and eachartillery stand represents 2-6 guns, play aids,army lists, scenarios.1 vol, 64 pgs 2002 ROCHESTER, SAGA PUBLISH'G
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1-69410 Gore, Terry & Taylor, Bruce ANCIENT WARFARE:Tactical warfare 1500 BC-450 AD 8.5x11, rules for 25mm/15mm, same basing as WRG/DBM/DBA/WARRIOR, army lists, optional rules andsolo play rules.1 vol, 110 pgs 2002 ROCHESTER, SAGA PUBLISH'G
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1-72740 Gore, Terry & Taylor, Bruce & Ball, Jeff NAPOLEONIC WARFARE:Tactical Level Combat 1780-1820 8.5x11 SPIRAL BOUND, each turn represents 5-10minutes, each stand represents 50-120 men and eachartillery stand represents 2-6 guns, play aids,army lists, scenarios.1 vol, 58 pgs 2002 ROCHESTER, SAGA PUBLISH'G
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1-70592 Gore, Terry and Ball, Jeff WARS OF THE ROSES-SCENARIOS 1455-1487 8.5x11, 17 scenarios, four color maps, o/b's forMW, WAB, DBA, DBM(easy to convert to WARRIOR)1 vol, 68 pgs 2002 ROCHESTER, SAGA PUBLISH'G
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1-69421 Gore, Terry and Gray, Perry ARMIES OF THE DARK AGES & FEUDAL AGES 450-1200 AD 8.5x11, 63 army lists for use with MEDIEVALWARFARE rules.1 vol, 98 pgs 2002 ROCHESTER, SAGA PUBLISH'G
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1-69422 Gore, Terry and Gray, Perry ARMIES OF CHIVALRY & LATE MIDDLE AGES 1200-1500 AD 8.5x11, 53 army lists for use with MEDIEVALWARFARE rules.1 vol, 78 pgs 2002 ROCHESTER, SAGA PUBLISH'G
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1-193870 Granillo, Manny RECKLESS DARING: Brigade Rules for the Colonial Age 1870-1910 8.5x11, Brigade-level rules for the Colonial period. Covers the Sudan, Zulu Wars, Ashanti Wars, Northwest Frontier, Indian Mutiny, and the Boer War.1 vol, 190 pgs 2010 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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1-1938701 Granillo, Manny RECKLESS DARING: Once Upon a Time in the Sudan Scenario and adventure book for the Reckless Daring Grand Battles rules system and the Terra Incognita company rules system. Based around the British Colonial adventure in the Sudan from 1884 thru 1898, players are thrown head first into the action in an effort to survive and try to get your name mentioned in Dispatches.

Can be used with any scale and no rebasing required. Includes regimental-level engagements of Omdurman, Toski, Khartoum, Ginnis, and more and company-level engagements for use with Terra Incognita. Complete backstory for each scenario with maps, orders of battle, and special rules. Commentary and reckless situations embellish the Sudan Adventures and Tall Tales.1 vol, 85 pgs 2022 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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1-210440 Granillo, Manny OPFOR: Modern Divisional Combat Supplement for Panzer Korps REQUIRES PANZER KORPS RULES to Play. Opfor is NOT a Stand Alone Module.

Opfor integrates modern battlefield components with the Panzer Korps Divisional System. It covers most combat organizational configurations, weapons systems, and theaters of operation.

Covers Airborne, Artillery, Armored formations, and more! Breaks down the command structures into their respective parts. Aids in understanding the rapidly changing organizations and strategies. Includes comprehensive vehicle, weapon system and aircraft lists, plus strategic assets such as SAT, Drones, TAC Nukes, and more! Simulates the command paradigm at the Divisional Level Air support and Special Ops. Offers two complete scenarios.1 vol, 124 pgs 2016 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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1-882801 Granillo, Manny RED DISCIPLES: Soviet General's Handbook 1938-45 2nd edition Featuring all of the materials found in the first edition of RED DISCIPLES, the 2nd edition includes any updates, as well as an several new appendices:

Soviet Military Aide to China 1937-1939
The Pocket of Klin-Breakout of a Panzer Division
Encirclement at Velikiye Luki
Cherkassy Pocket
Encirclement of a Panzer Army near Kamenets-Podolskiy
Air Support for Encircled Forces
Vehicles & Guns Lend Lease Equipment

Extensive breakout of the Soviet Military machine for Panzer Korps divided into three primary periods and condensed for quick analysis. Full ratings list of vehicles, large caliber guns, and aircraft.1 vol, 48 pgs 2012 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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1-882813 Granillo, Manny UDARNA LEGIJA: Croatian & Slovakian General's Handbook From brigades to legion contingents, Udarna Legija covers most of the vehicles, weapons and organizations you will need to represent the Croatian and Slovakian forces using Panzer Korps.

Includes
* Most major vehicles and organizations
* Brigades, divisions and special formations
* Covers the various specialized battalion formations
* Details organization at the divisional level
* Includes Air Force, Navy, Army, and specialist contingents
* Covers Ustache and Police organizations

Campaigns long ignored will be brought to light in this handbook. The incessant engagements involving Chetnicks, Tito's partisans, Soviets, and other forces for the conquest and maintaining the Balkans under German influence and control. The Croatian forces, one of the largest contributors of troops to the German war effort, are discussed and organized for use with Panzer Korps. Although small in size, Slovakia and Croatia provided a strong cadre of forces for the German High Command in the war in the east and in the Balkans. Slovakia was the only minor ally to invade Poland in 1939 along with the Germans and Soviets.1 vol, 88 pgs 2011 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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1-882814 Granillo, Manny FORCE FLEET COMMAND: Naval for Panzer Korps Force Fleet Command is the Admiral's Handbook for Panzer Korps. As a part of the growing Panzer Korps system, it allows players to incorporate Naval assets and strategy into their Land Panzer Korps games or when used separately, players can recreate large scale WWII fleet actions all over the world. Covering all the aspects of Naval Warfare including Torpedoes, Aircraft, Submarines, and Battleships and more.

Force Fleet Command will let you get into the action and get a resolution quickly. Includes most major aircraft and ships from around the world Navies featured are Germany, United Kingdom, USA, Soviet Union, Australia, France, Spain and many others. Features the popular Panzer Korps system for ease of play. Allows for Damage control parties, Decorated Captains, and much much more! Fast Play rules system for resolving Naval Battles using any scale from 1/72 to 1/6000.1 vol, 212 pgs 2014 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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1-88295 Granillo, Manny LEGACY OF DEFIANCE: Battle Scenarios Vol. 5 for Panzer Korps Collection of 10 scenarios featuring British, Commonwealth, and Dominion forces during WWII either in North Africa, Western Europe, or in the Far East. Scenarios designed for use with the PANZER KORPS Divisional Rules. Includes North Africa: Operation Brevity 1941 and Operation Scipio 1943; and Far East: Operation Cannibal 1943, Battle for Meiktela 1945 scenarios. 1 vol, 138 pgs 2012 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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1-88296 Granillo, Manny G.I. BLOOD'N GUTS: Battle Scenarios Vol. 6 for Panzer Korps Sixth in a series of scenario books designed specifically for the Panzer Korps WWII rules system. 11 ready-to-play scenarios featuring American forces with maps and force groups.

France - Battle for Bayon '44
France - Battle for Vire '44
France - Atlantic Wall Campaign '44
Germany - Breaking the Siegfried Line '44
Germany - Battle for The Huertgen Forest '44
North Africa - Sidi Bou Zid '43
Pacific - Pelelieu '44
North Africa - Kasserine Pass '43
Pacific - Henderson Field '42
Sicily - Counterstroke at Gela '43
Germany - A Desperate Gamble '44

Each scenario contains the necessary TO&E as well as scenario specifics. G.I. BLOOD 'N GUTS joins the other books in the series to aid gamers in their playing of Panzer Korps or any other rules that it can be used for.1 vol, 114 pgs 2014 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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1-88297 Granillo, Manny THE EMPEROR'S FINEST: Scenario Book -- Battle Scenarios Volume 7 for Panzer Korps This is the seventh one in our popular line of scenario books designed for gamers. Although created for Panzer Korps, these scenarios can be used with most scales and rules systems. Includes 17 complete scenarios (1939-1945) with OBs and supporting maps.

* Across The Halha '39
* Assault on Manila '45
* Siege of Hong Kong '41
* Battle of Senshou '38
* Pelelieu '44
* Battle of the Coral Sea '42
* The Burma Road '42
* Henderson Field '42
* Clash At Lang Son '40
* Nanking's Requiem '37
* Operation Cannibal '43
* Operation Kogo '44
* Assault on Tai'erchuang '38
* Russian Beach Red '45
* Battle For Meiktila '45
* August Storm '45
* Battle At Lake Kasan '381 vol, 114 pgs 2016 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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1-88298 Granillo, Manny THUNDERSTRUCK: Scenario Book -- Battle Scenarios Volume 8 for Panzer Korps Panzer Korps Battle Scenarios Volume VIII is the eighth in a series of scenario books designed specifically for the Panzer Korps WWII rules system. Twelve ready-to-play scenarios featuring the Russian Front, with maps and Force Groups.

* Battle for the Uryv Bridgehead '43
* Paw of the Tiger: Operation Gypsybaron '44
* Russian Steel Near Kharkov '42
* Kursk Counterstroke: Operation Kutuzov '43
* Escape the Bear Trap: Operation Bagration '44
* Black Wednesday: Spanish Blood Snow '43
* Kursk: Ponyri Station '43
* Blunted at Minsk-Mazovetsky '44
* Red Giants '41
* Slovakian Fast Corps Drives into Russia '41
* The Last Desperate Line: Seelowe Heights '45
* Fulda Gap: Cold War Goes Hot '491 vol, 128 pgs 2018 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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1-88299 Granillo, Manny ROMMEL'S WAY: Panzer Korps Scenario Book IX Ninth in a series of WWII scenario books designed specifically for the Panzer Korps rules system. Featuring many of his own letters and opinions, Rommel's Way offers 15 North African scenarios with maps and Force Groups: Operation Scipio '43, Sidi Bou Zid '43, Tug Argan Pass '40, Tel El Eisa '42, Bloody Keren '41, Totensonntag '41, Beda Fomm 41, Agordhat '41, Bir El Gubi '41, Bir Hakeim '42, Nebeiwa '41, Operation Battleaxe '41, Operation Brevity '41, and Kassarine Pass '43. Also a Abyssinian Campaign '35 scenario.1 vol, 128 pgs 2019 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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1-88291 Granillo, Manny and others BLOOD SPEAR:Battle Scenarios V1 for Panzer Korps (13) scenarios with battle maps and O/b's. From Mongolia 1939 to The Eastern Front 1944.1 vol, 142 pgs 2009 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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1-882808 Granillo, Manny and Pipes, Jason OBERSTGRUPPENFUHRER: Waffen SS General's Handbook Discusses the Waffen SS, its history, strategies,organizations, and tactics for use with the PANZER KORPS system. Covers all Divisions, foreign units, weapons, vehicles and Divisional Organization.1 vol, 340 pgs 2010 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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1-888411 Granillo. Manny WINDS OF EMPIRE: Corps Command Scenario Book I Complete Scenarios for use with Corps Command or any other divisional/brigade-level Napoleonic rules. Can be used with any scale, and no rebasing needed. Command at the divisional level, with smallest unit a battalion.

Battles Include:

Russian Campaign-Valutina Gora 1812
Spanish Campaign-Valls 1809
Spanish Campaign-Medina Rio Seco 1808
Vendean Revolt-Saumur 1793
Austrian Campaign-Dance on the Danube Mini-Campaign 1809
Italian Campaign-Novi 17991 vol, 100 pgs 2011 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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1-888412 Granillo. Manny THE EMPEROR WILLS IT! : Corps Command Napoleonic Scenario Book II Complete Scenarios for use with CORPS COMMAND IV or any other Divisional/Brigade level Napoleonic rules. Can be used with any scale and no rebasing needed. Command at the Divisional Level with smallest unit a Battalion.

Battles Included:
Italian Campaign-Montenotte 1796
1814 Campaign-Vauchamps 1814
French Campaign- Valmy 1792
German Campaign-Kleinbeeren 1813
United States-Northpoint 1814
Russian Campaign-Berezina 1812
Spanish Campaign-Arroyos Dos Molinos 1811
German Campaign-Braunsberg 18071 vol, 80 pgs 2022 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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1-199460 Grant, Charles and Grant Charlie M BATTLE! - Practical Wargaming (Expanded Edition) Charlie Murray Grant inherited a passion for the wargame hobby. He developed his late grandfather's rules, added to them, and provided a play sheet and instructions for refighting one of the original scenarios. In addition, Charlie has added six chapters which were not in the original publication but which appeared in the Mecanno Magazine. In his own words 'Battle has stood the test of time and with new content and play sheets it provides an excellent set of rules for up to company level actions.'1 vol, 220 pgs 2012 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-90160 Grant, Charles and Olley, S. RAID ON ST MICHEL:Five Table Top Teasers (5) connected scenarios for any 18th Century Rule system, though THE WARGAME and DIE KRIEGKUNST are recommended. An ideal addition to THE WARGAME COMPANION1 vol, 48 pgs 2008 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-217680 Graves, Tom FOR QUEEN & PLANET: The Imperial Wars of Earth and Mars 1845-1930 All rules necessary to play either a colonial or Victorian Science-Fiction (VSF) version of the game. Aimed at 15mm - 28mm scale with one to five figures per stand and four to five stands per unit. This set contains Core Rules and 'Historical Mahdist' campaign theme.1 vol, 52 pgs 2018 US, FIRST COMMAND WARGAMES
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1-191940 Gray, Bill AGE OF HONOR-Lace Wars Fire & Fury 1700-1789 8.5x11 full color with sixteen scenarios, rules modification, full unit data and commander tables,
new Quick Reference Sheets. La Guerre en Dentelle

Free scenario to test drive (you need Age of Eagles rules to play): 1762 battle of Burkersdorf.

http://ageofeagles.com/documents/burkersdorfgiveawaybis.pdf

(OMM sells the Age of Eagles rules)1 vol, 80 pgs 2010 US, AGE OF EAGLES
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1-212741 Gray, Bill AGE OF VALOR: Franco-Prussian War Imperial Period: Age of Eagles II Expansion Module for Conflict by Blood & Iron This is an independent Age of Valor (AOV) expansion chapter or mini-module for Age of Eagles II, also known as Napoleonic Fire & Fury. AOE II is needed to properly play this game.

In most cases all rules changes have been imbedded in the Data Charts as well as the charts and tables on the Quick Reference Sheet. All players need to do is use these new specifications or DRMs with the original rules then play as normal. Changes unique to the Franco-Prussian War, Imperial Campaign, the subject of this expansion set, are found in the following in the module.1 vol, 26 pgs 2016 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-212742 Gray, Bill AGE OF VALOR: Franco-Prussian War Republican Period: Age of Eagles II Expansion Module for Conflict by Blood & Iron This is an independent Age of Valor (AOV) expansion chapter or mini-module for Age of Eagles II, also known as Napoleonic Fire & Fury. As such AOE II is needed to properly play this game.

In most cases all rules changes have been imbedded in the Data Charts as well as the charts and tables on the Quick Reference Sheet. All players need to do is use these new specifications or DRMs with the original rules then play as normal. Changes unique to the Franco-Prussian War, Imperial Campaign, the subject of this expansion set, are found in the following in the module.1 vol, 32 pgs 2016 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-212747 Gray, Bill AGE OF VALOR: Before The Leaves Fall 1914 This is an independent Age of Valor (AOV) expansion mini-module for Age of Eagles II (also known as Napoleonic Fire & Fury) for World War I.

As such AOE II is needed to properly play this game. In most cases all rules changes have been embedded in the Data Charts as well as the charts and tables on the Quick Reference Sheet. All players need to do is use these new specifications or DRMs with the original rules, then play as normal. Changes unique to the World War I period, circa 1914, and the subject of this expansion set, are found within the rules.1 vol, 44 pgs 2018 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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2-80170 Gray, Bill THE AGE OF EAGLES: Napoleonic Fire & Fury 2nd Edition Spiral bound,8.5x11-inch. Based on the proven American Civil War rules, these Napoleonic rules includes army lists and scenarios. This edition will be the same length and format as first edition. Here is what is updated:

* All grammar and spelling errors corrected.
* Confusing or ambiguous text rewritten.
* Rules interpretations now integrated into main text (these and other changes have light gray highlight.
* Suggested rules or rules changes by the AOE Yahoo Group integrated into text.
* Optional rules now mandatory and integrated into text.
* Fighting in urban areas completed rewritten.
* Completely new Ottoman Empire army list.
* New rules from author, such as Army Cohesion rule, adapted from Regimental Fire & Fury.
* POC data updated.
* Charts and tables sheet updated to match rules.1 vol, 100 pgs 2020 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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4-80170 Gray, Bill THE AGE OF EAGLES: Napoleonic Fire & Fury - French Language edition 8.5x11-inch spiral bound, Napoleonics rules based on the proven American Civil War rules, army lists, scenarios.1 vol, 100 pgs 2017 US, AGE OF EAGLES
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2-80171 Gray, Bill THE AGE OF EAGLES:Napoleon vs Europe 1813-14 Scenario Book 8.5, fourteen scenarios including Battle of Gross Beeren 1813; Battle of Kulm 1813; Battle of Orthez 1814. Also the latest optional rules and conversion schemes for Grande Armee, Napoleon's Battles1 vol, 80 pgs 2020 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-79453 Grice, Chris and Gibson, Stu POLEMOS WAR OF SPANISH SUCCESSION: Grand Battle Designed for large battles at Brigade level in either 6mm, 10mm or 15mm scale that you can play the that you can play in an evening. Includes army lists and scenarios.

Two scales in one rules set:

* Chosen Men: One base equals a battalion and enables you to play smaller actions or part of larger battles.
* Obstinate and Bloody Battle: One base equals a brigade and lets you fight the largest actions in their entirety

Both sets come complete with our unique Army Generators which test your skill as a general, not as a rules lawyer or accountant! Best of all both rules sets are supported by carefully designed army packs which allow you to build up your army quickly and conveniently.1 vol, 80 pgs 2018 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-228150 Gygax, Gary CLASSIC WARFARE: Rules for Ancient Warfare from the Pharaohs to Charlemagne Rules for wargames with miniature figures from the days of the earliest Pharaohs of the new Kingdom through the end of the Dark Ages - 1500 B.C. to 700 A.D. and slightly later.

This is a 68 page docu-bind style book. Early Gary Gygax miniature rules with illustrations by Greg Bell and Mimi Roach. Edited by Timothy J. Kask.1 vol, 68 pgs 1975 US, TSR RULES
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1-212160 Hale, Chris KONFLIKT '47: Rules Konflikt '47 is set in a world very much like ours. In fact, its history is indistinguishable from our own until 1943 when the Manhattan Project's test of a prototype nuclear device opened a rift in the fabric of space. When the Fat Boy atomic bomb was dropped on Dresden on 12 March 1944, it created a second rift, and German scientists quickly set to work studying it.

Both rifts began to relay signals from unknown sources. These signals were largely indecipherable, but occasionally one would convey a formula or scientific theory that permitted huge technological advances. Both the US and Germany were reluctant to share these advances with their allies, and in May 1944, Stalin declared the US to be an enemy of the Motherland.

Fully compatible with the incredibly popular Bolt Action rules, this standalone rulebook takes the war to a completely new level. Players are given everything they need to field forces incorporating the incredible weapons and technologies made possible by the rift signals, and to engage in tabletop battles for supremacy and survival. 1 vol, 208 pgs 2016 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-2156401 Hall, Simon MORTEM ET GLORIAM: Battles of the Great Commanders 1: Age of Attila First of the 'Battles of the Great Commanders' companion series to Mortem et Gloriam. Each companion book covers the context, notable leaders, armies, history, campaigns and major battles of a specific period of ancient history, combining the latest research into a guide to the period. The books contain much detail that is useful to any Ancients gamer and, in addition, ready-made refights and campaign ideas for use with our popular Mortem et Gloriam ruleset. We hope they inspire historical refights and campaigns.

This book is a supplement for the Mortem et Gloriam Compendium Edition - it is not a standalone set of rules. 1 vol, 1 pgs 2020 UK, PLASTIC SOLDIER
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1-217160 Halsall, Trevor WARLORD ADVANCE GUARD: Super-Fast Action Rules for Ancients & Dark Ages Warfare 3500 BC-1100 AD WARLORD ADVANCE GUARD is an updated and lighter version of the original, highly successful, WARLORD rulebook, and offers even faster play and introduces some further innovations to enhance the game and improve playability. For 1000BC to 1100AD gaming.

* Using figures based as elements - making play quick and straight forward.
* A flexible basing scheme - no need to rebase your troops.
* Readily accessible - cross-referenced though-out.
* Clearly explained - comprehensive Glossary & Index included.
* Simple D6 based mechanisms - swiftly picked-up and easy to use.
* Alternative movement - facilitates really fast play.
* Integral Command Control system - replicates the chain of command.
* Fog of war recreated - the unintended and unexpected happens.
* Fast and furious action - complete a game in 90 minutes of play.
* Genuinely historical feel - you'll know the action is just as it really was.
* Example battle described - takes you blow by blow through the action.
* Ready communication with the Warlord Team - via a Google group forum.
* Accompanying comprehensive Army Lists - nearly 300 lists for the period.1 vol, 90 pgs 2018 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-80160 HALSALL, TREVOR ESPIRIT DE CORPS:Napoleonic & other Wars 1780-1880 Fast action rules for NAPOLEONIC, CRIMEAN and other wars from 1780-1880, rules, scenarios, army lists.1 vol, 100 pgs 2005 UK, PIREME PUBLISHING LTD
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1-86690 Halsall, Trevor & Smith, Chris A HOUSE DIVIDED:Fast Action Rules 8.5x11.5, while designed for 15mm any scale can be used since basing is by element. Covers every aspect of ACW gaming, but easy to understand and includes play aids and an index.1 vol, 120 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-85650 Halsall, Trevor and Harper, Richard WARLORD:ANCIENTS & DARKAGE WARFARE 3000BC-1100AD Full color, 8.5x11-sized booklet offers a simple rule set with alternate movement, elegant command system, and results based on the effects of morale loss. Lots of charts/drawings1 vol, 136 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-85651 Halsall, Trevor and Harper, Richard and Seller, Ralph WARLORD - Armies of the Ancient World Volume 1: The Dawn of War 3500 to 1500 BC An expanding series of Army List Books designed to accompany Warlord I (Rules for 'Ancients & Dark Ages Warfare') and Warlord II ('Fast Action Wargames Rules For Medieval, Renaissance, Pike & Shot And 18th Century Warfare'), but suitable for use with other wargames rule systems.

The army lists have been compiled to produce balanced and representative miniature armies, covering the period from the earliest days of organized warfare to 1500 BC, when the chariot was beginning to come into its own; fascinating times in the development of armed conflict. 1 vol, 108 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-198513 Hamilton, Alan MAD MULLAH & OTHER OPERATIONS IN DARFUR: British Operations in Somaliland The Latest in the SETTING THE EAST ABLAZE series. Detailed background, 10 scenarios, maps, OOBs, and Army lists.1 vol, 80 pgs 2019 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-210670 Hannam, Mark , Sparkes Matthew and Bradford, Mike WINTER OF '79 - LIVING ON THE FRONT LINE: Civil War in the Disunited Kingdom Rules represent an alternative history of the late 1970s and early 1980s. In this vision, the 'Establishment' takes control of the legitimate government and the subsequent 'crackdown' is faced with spontaneous popular resistance led by trade union, liberal and left-wing elements, which boils over into civil war. Provides you with the context and motivation for fighting games based upon a premise of DPM vs Donkey Jacket, SLR vs Armalite, Brit against Brit, in the late seventies and early eighties.

VBCW this is not! No tea and hand grenades Vicar. But there is no reason you can't have colorful private armies, trade union and left-wing militias, local defense leagues, new military and paramilitary formations, each with their own identity defined by your choice of uniforms, camo, weapons, badges and personalities. Equally the forces on your tabletop can simply be armed civilians vs military, helmets vs berets, or maroon vs green. International volunteers? Foreign assistance? Your call.

These rules are just the core set for a series of 'What-if' supplements of military combat in various theaters.1 vol, 56 pgs 2016 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-204420 Hannam, Mark A. ROMPAN EL FUEGO! An Accessory of Gaming the Spanish Civil War Gives you all the Troop, AFV, and Gun Classifications you need to wargame the Spanish Civil War in conjunction with 1 man / vehicle = 1 platoon WW2 rules such as the popular Rapid Fire Fast Play Rules For WWII.

Also included are supplementary rules together with a handful of amendments which will bring some of the unique character of this conflict onto your tabletop. There are also notes on weapons and tactics to be found within the main body of the text.1 vol, 40 pgs 2014 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-208970 Hardy, Stephen WARBAND: Fantasy Tabletop Wargame Rules Warband provides all the rules you need to bring great battles between fantasy armies to your tabletop. Using miniature figures and terrain, you can fight battles from the glorious sword and sorcery epics you've read about. Whilst the rules have been written with the 10mm Pendraken Miniatures ranges in mind, there's no reason why you can't use other scales as well!

Warband is designed to be simple to learn and difficult to master, and so it uses a single consistent task resolution method throughout the rules. Whether you're trying to get a unit of warriors to move, seeing how effective it's shooting or fighting is, or how well it has defended itself, you'll be using the same dice pool mechanism. You determine the number of dice to roll and each result of 4+ is a success. The more successes you roll, the better your units will do, and the more likely you are to win. Simple!

Of course fighting a good tactical battle, getting your units into advantageous situations, and making effective command decisions will mean you'll be far more likely to win. Coming up with effective tactics for your chosen army to defeat your opponents is what will take you time to master. See review in Miniature Wargames Issue 387.1 vol, 66 pgs 2015 UK, PENDRAKEN MINIATURES
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1-64410 Hasenauer, Rich and Lyle, Mark WWII BATTLEFRONT 8.5x11, full color rule set for squad/section for 10mm/15mm miniatures, scenarios, unit organization thick card stock AFV/INF data cards.1 vol, 88 pgs 2000 US, FIRE AND FURY GAMES
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1-64412 Hasenauer, Rich and Lyle, Mark WWII BATTLEFRONT:LATE WAR-Card Set II (12) Sheets card set for British, Airborne troops, Russian lend-lease, American, German, and Russian late war cards, 6 errata cards1 vol, 12 pgs 2001 US, FIRE AND FURY GAMES
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1-64413 Hasenauer, Rich and Lyle, Mark WWII BATTLEFRONT:BLITZKRIEG Set III (16) Sheets card set for French, Polish and early British,German & Russian, Terrain Effects Sheet1 vol, 16 pgs 2002 US, FIRE AND FURY GAMES
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1-64414 Hasenauer, Rich and Lyle, Mark WWII BATTLEFRONT:NO AFRICA Set IV (16) Sheets card set for all combatants in No. Africa.1 vol, 16 pgs 2005 US, FIRE AND FURY GAMES
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1-64415 Hasenauer, Rich and Lyle, Mark WWII BATTLEFRONT:FAR EAST Set V (16) Sheets card set covers 1939-45 and includes Chinese, Dutch, Brits, Japanese, Americans and more1 vol, 16 pgs 2005 US, FIRE AND FURY GAMES
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2-16680 Hasenauer, Richard W. FIRE AND FURY: The American Civil War in Miniature Reprint of original Fire & Fury rules in 8.5x11 format, packed with color photos, simple and easy to play rules, army lists, terrain making. Scenario for Gettysburg.1 vol, 72 pgs 2020 US, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-16681 Hasenauer, Richard W. FIRE AND FURY: The Western Battle Supplement 8.5x11 format, six scenarios for Shiloh, Corinth, Stone River, Champion Hill, Chickamauga, Atlanta.1 vol, 40 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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2-16682 Hasenauer, Richard W. FIRE AND FURY: The Eastern Battle Supplement 8.5x11 format, packed with color photos.1 vol, 52 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-214050 Hasenhauer, Richard BRIGADE FIRE & FURY: 2nd Edition of Fire and Fury Fire and Fury remains one of the most popular historical military miniatures wargames in the hobby. This second edition provides a fresh look at American Civil War combat. The basic unit is the brigade of infantry or cavalry.

A number of factors made the original rules unique and popular. They were easy to learn, quick and fun to play, and incorporated just the right amount of historical detail. Battles could be fought to a near-historical or at least plausible conclusion. The rulebook format, groundbreaking for its time, had clearly written rules with lots of diagrams and color photographs. We tried our best to remain faithful to these attributes while making a few improvements.

We cleaned up or redesigned some 'clunky' game mechanics. We also added just a little more historical detail some players liked from the regimental-level game but still was appropriate at brigade-level. We rewrote the rules, added better organization and more clarity, and redesigned and added more diagrams. We then playtested the rules thoroughly, using historical scenarios as a benchmark. We also included at the back of the book a fictional army generator for playing pick-up games.

Includes full-color photos and diagrams, two quick reference sheets, and three historical battle scenarios:

1. Battle of First Bull Run - 21 Jul 1861 - First major battle in the East.
2. First Day Battle of Gettysburg - 1 Jul 1863 - Opening phase.
3. The Battle of Reams Station - 25 Aug 1864 - Late-war Petersburg Campaign.

Historical battles do not always make for an evenly balanced game, so the special scenario rules and victory conditions are sometimes adjusted to give either side a chance for victory.

Note: BRIGADE Fire & Fury (OMM # 214050) should not be confused with REGIMENTAL Fire & Fury (OMM # 192210), both by Rich, but different battle scales. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2017 US, FIRE AND FURY
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1-214052 Hasenhauer, Richard GREAT WESTERN BATTLES: 2nd Edition for Brigade Fire & Fury Contains 16 battle scenarios redesigned for use with your 2nd Edition, Brigade Fire and Fury. Each scenario comes with a detailed battlefield map, a complete order of battle with unit labels, and special rules you need to set up and fight each battle.

Battles include:

Battle of Shiloh, April 6, 1862
The Hornet's Nest, Battle of Shiloh, April 6, 1862
Shiloh Church, Battle of Shiloh, April 6, 1862
1st Day Battle of Corinth, October 3, 1862
2nd Day Battle of Corinth, October 4, 1862
Battle of Perryville, October 8, 1862
Battle of Murfreesboro, December 31, 1862
Battle of Champion Hill, May 16, 1862
1st Day Battle of Chickamauga,
September 19, 1863
2nd Day Battle of Chickamauga,
September 20, 1863
Battle of Atlanta, July 22, 1864
Hardee Turns the Flank, Battle of Atlanta,
July 22, 1864
Cheatham Enters the Fray, Battle of Atlanta,
July 22, 1864
Battle of Pleasant Hill,April 9, 1864
Battle of Spring Hill, November 29, 1864
Battle of Franklin, November 30, 18641 vol, 96 pgs 2019 US, FIRE AND FURY
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1-88850 Haskall, Trevor and Harper, Richard WARLORD II: Medieval, Renaissance, Pike & Shot 8.5x11, full color, a quick moving simple rule set with alternate movement, elegant command system and results based on the effects of morale loss; well-designed, lots of charts/drawings.1 vol, 156 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-190900 Haskill, Trevor POWER AND GLORY:Fast Action 19th Century Wargaming Covers big battle 19th century European and Colonial Warfare. Scenarios, play aids.1 vol, 120 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-28510 Hayes, Mark & Goodlett, Tim SAVAGE WARS OF PEACE:Victorian Era, 1878-1901 Rules for 'brigade size' conflicts, scenarios, maps, o/b's, playing aids.1 vol, 73 pgs 2003 US, OMM Publishing
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1-28520 Hayes, Mark & Goodlett, Tim THE LAST CRUSADE Rules for gaming the Great War in the Middle East & Africa, maps for scenarios, good biblio.1 vol, 96 pgs 2003 US, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-214650 Haythornthwaite, Jonathan DRACULA'S AMERICA: Shadows of the West - A Skirmish Wargame It is 1875, and Count Dracula is President of the United States of America.

In the wake of the Civil War, with the country struggling to regain its balance, Dracula seized power. The Count's thralls assassinated President Lincoln and his entire administration in a single night and, in the ensuing chaos, their master made his move. Dominating the Senate, he declared himself President-for-Life, and now rules the Union with fear and an iron fist. His vampiric progeny, the Coven of the Red Hand, infest every strata of society, and enforce Dracula's will with ruthless efficiency.

This is a skirmish game of gothic horror set in an alternate Old West. Secret wars rage across the country -- from bustling boom-towns to the most remote wilderness -- as cults and secret societies fight for power and survival. Players will throw their support behind one of these factions, and will lead a Posse in fast-paced, cinematic battles for dominance and survival.1 vol, 140 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-214651 Haythornthwaite, Jonathan DRACULA'S AMERICA: Shadows of the West - Hunting Grounds This supplement for Dracula's America contains a host of new rules and material and offers something for every player.

* Two New Factions: The Forsaken, ragged survivors of the 7th Cavalry tormented by a bestial curse, and the Shadow Dragon Tong, crime lords with an agenda as mysterious as the powers wielded by their enforcers.
* The Hunting Grounds: Scenarios and encounters that focus on this mythical realm and the power and threats found within it.
* Territory: Build and develop your headquarters, and exploit the benefits it offers, but beware your enemies taking the fight to your home turf.
* Outlaws, Mercenaries and Bounty Hunters: New campaign options, allowing you to turn to a life of crime, bring in wanted fugitives, or sell your gun to the highest bidder.
* New Monsters: The denizens of the Hunting Grounds, in all their terrifying glory.
* New Hired Guns: There's all kinds of folk willing to sell their skills, and these new Hired Guns offer a range of tactical options... if you can afford them.
* New Gear: Bring a Gatling Gun to a knife fight, or find out why you were always warned about misusing brimstone chalk and vials of ectoplasm.
* New Skills: Riding and Leadership skills give you new combat options and help your posse stay in the fight.1 vol, 96 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-214652 Haythornthwaite, Jonathan DRACULA'S AMERICA: Shadows of the West - Forbidden Power Since Dracula's rise to power, a shadow has swept across the nation, but nowhere is it darker than in the Deep South. Throughout the plantations, swamps, and cities, rumors abound of grotesque rituals, hooded figures, and bizarre creatures. Most terrifying of all, however, are the whispers of ancient magic -- unspeakable arcane rituals and occult powers that can lead those who wield them towards mystical supremacy. or reduce them to gibbering wrecks.

This new supplement introduces two new factions: the corrupt cultists of the Church of Dagon and the Salem Sisterhood, occult practitioners whose history dates back to the early Colonies. New stealth rules allow for all manner of sneaky and underhanded tactics, while expanded rules for arcane powers offer glory but could cost you your sanity. Alongside these are a host of new scenarios, Hired Guns, monsters, skills, and gear to challenge or assist those who dare venture into the Deep South of Dracula's America.1 vol, 96 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-12590 Heath, Ian ARMIES OF THE DARK AGES: 600AD-1066AD Reprinted here in its complete 1980 second edition with an updated bibliography.

Spans the period from 600 AD to 1066 and describes Byzantine, Sub-Roman, Pictish, Irish, Visigothic, Lombard, Merovingian, Carolingian, Ottonian, Viking, Russian, Slav, Avar, Khazar, Magyar, Bulgar, Pecheneg, Ghuzz, Alan, Armenian, Sassanid, Arab, Andalusian, Near Eastern, Saxon, Norman, Italian and Spanish armies.

It examines tactics and strategy, organization and formations as well as providing a detailed guide to the dress and equipment of the armies of the period. Comprehensive illustrations complement the text and the result is a wealth of information for anyone interested in the warfare of the time. Long out of print, the book has been a source of inspiration to wargamers and academic historians alike.1 vol, 220 pgs 2015 UK, WARGAMES RESEARCH GRP PUBLICATIONS
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1-226740 Heath, Peter WAR ON THE GROUND : WWII RULES BATTALION LEVEL GAMES The War on the Ground is a rule system for tabletop actions, designed to give a realistic and enjoyable game for 12mm/1:144 scale miniatures. The rule set covers all aspects of WWII combat, including infantry, armor, artillery and aerial encounters.

Also included is a separate fast-play reference sheet and five historical scenarios to get you started.
1 vol, 96 pgs 2021 UK, VICTRIX LTD
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1-226741 Heath, Peter FORGOTTEN BATTLES IN FRANCE & GERMANY : January - April 1945 23 scenarios, Lots of background campaign details, Unit organisations, new troop type lists, guns and Armour. Bibliography of titanic proportions1 vol, 88 pgs 2021 UK, ANSCHLUSS PUBLISHING LTD
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1-226742 Heath, Peter FORGOTTEN BATTLES FROM OPERATION HUSKY: The Invasion of Sicily, July 1943. Includes 20 full scenarios, all at 1:1 scale, and up to battalion size, as well as an overview account of the campaign. Unit types and armour involved in the campaign are all present, representing the Americans, the British, the Germans (including Fallschirmjagers) and Italians. Tanks go from the diminutive French R35 tank to the mighty Tiger. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2021 UK, ANSCHLUSS PUBLISHING LTD
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1-2267431 Heath, Peter FORGOTTEN BATTLES IN RUSSIA 1942: VOLUME 1. THE YEAR OF INDECISION Offers 19 detailed scenarios from company to battalion level which can be used with any set of WWII wargames rules. Includes unit organization charts, vehicle and unit stats, and new rules for The War on the Ground ruleset. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2022 UK, ANSCHLUSS PUBLISHING LTD
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1-226744 Heath, Peter FORGOTTEN BATTLES: The Italian Campaign - September 1943 to February 1944 A series of WWII scenarios covering a range of engagements, with varying unit types and sizes and a variety of opposing forces, including the first appearance of both Italian partisans and Italian troops fighting on the Allied side.1 vol, 96 pgs 2022 UK, ANSCHLUSS PUBLISHING LTD
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1-226745 Heath, Peter FORGOTTEN BATTLES: The West Wall - September 1944 To February 1945 Latest in the series offers 20 scenarios covering US and British efforts to break through the German West Wall, known by the Allies as The Siegfried Line, from September 1944 to February 1945. Provides different types of engagements, unit sizes, and opposing forces. Includes new troop types and armored vehicles as well as new rules for demolitions, assaults on armored targets, panzerfausts as infantry artillery weapons. The scenarios are designed for use with any WWII rules set, down to company and even platoon level.1 vol, 96 pgs 2022 UK, ANSCHLUSS PUBLISHING LTD
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1-226746 Heath, Peter FORGOTTEN BATTLES: Raids in the European Theatre 1939-1945 Latest in this series of Scenarios specifically for The War on the Ground rules, but adaptable for other WWII rules. Contains 16 scenarios from Platoon to Brigade level and presented in chronological order, but several can be linked for a mini campaign. Includes Special Rules to enhance the playability and accuracy of each scenario. Some of the individual scenarios will be extremely challenging and have included campaigns and units not used before within the scenario series: for example, Finnish Jaegers during the Winter War in 1939.1 vol, 96 pgs 2022 UK, ANSCHLUSS PUBLISHING LTD
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1-226747 Heath, Peter FORGOTTEN BATTLES: On the Flanks of Arnhem, September 1944 Contains 20 scenarios covers the actions of the British, Canadian, American, and Polish forces across 1944 North Western Europe. The scenarios are designed to be used with any rules system, and any scale from 6mm to 15mm and includes back story, OOBs, and maps.1 vol, 96 pgs 2022 UK, ANSCHLUSS PUBLISHING LTD
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1-205850 Hill, John ACROSS A DEADLY FIELD: Regimental Rules for Civil War Battles New ACW regimental-level wargame from Osprey Publishing, written by John Hill, designer of the Johnny Reb series. Includes: Introduction, Basic rules, Advanced rules, Scenarios, Quick reference sheets, and Index.1 vol, 144 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-205851 Hill, John ACROSS A DEADLY FIELD: The War in the East The War in the East, a supplement for John Hill's Across a Deadly Field, gives players the resources to recreate the battles, great and small, of the Eastern Theater of the Civil War. Step into the shoes of Robert E. Lee and drive towards Washington with the Army of Northern Virginia, or take command of the Army of the Potomac, and attempt to capture Richmond.

With scenarios, including an optional mini-campaign for the first day of Gettysburg, and special rules that enhance gameplay, this volume offers players, whether Union or Confederate, a versatility that can accommodate their preferences and miniatures collections without sacrificing either playability or historical accuracy.

Contents: Introduction, Scenarios, and Index.1 vol, 148 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-205852 Hill, John ACROSS A DEADLY FIELD: The War in the West The War in the West, the new supplement for Across A Deadly Field brings to the tabletop the bitter struggles of the Western Theater of the American Civil War. The special rules and scenarios included in this volume give players everything they need to recreate the battles, both great and small, of this theater of the war. Battles such as Shiloh, Stone River, Vicksburg, Chickamauga, Chattanooga, and Atlanta are presented in great detail as well as the ability to play through a full campaign. 1 vol, 112 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-42070 Hill, John JOHNNY REB III, reprint of the 3rd edtion 8.5x11, new revised 'final edition' classic rules, play aids, quick reference sheet.1 vol, 68 pgs 2021 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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2-42070 Hill, John JOHNNY REB III - PDF version 8.5x11, new revised 'final edition' classic rules, play aids, quick reference sheet.1 vol, 68 pgs 2021 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-192280 Hilton, Barry REPUBLIC TO EMPIRE - Wargaming the Wars of Napoleon Bonaparte Aimed particularly at gamers with collections of the larger scale figures (28mm and 15mm -but adaptable to smaller figures and most basing systems), these rules are designed to play wargames primarily at a brigade/divisional level. However the straight forward, but subtle rule mechanisms produce a free flowing game that makes corps and even army sized battles with multiple players feasible. Even large battles can be fought to a satisfying conclusion in a reasonable time span.
1 vol, 144 pgs 2011 UK, LEAGUE OF AUGSBERG
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1-235890 Hilton, Barry MAD FOR WAR: 17th Century Naval Rules Rules for 17th century naval actions with miniature ships. Uses different die types for crew experience levels and a few flavor-some modifiers to recreate sea battles. Actions can be fought on tables as small as 60cm square and the system accommodates massed battles with 50 ships per side on much larger tables. Many scales from 1/4800 to 1/300 can be used.

Fight from the icy, wind-blasted waters of the Arctic to the steamy rivers of equatorial Africa. Defy ferocious Omani corsairs or square up to the mighty Restoration Fleet of Charles II. Contains 196 pages with hundreds of photographs, maps, and illustrations.1 vol, 196 pgs 2023 UK, THE LEAGUE OF AUGSBURG
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1-226570 Hobday, Andy THE BARONS WAR - A Medieval Skirmish Game 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 conflict1 vol, 138 pgs 2021 UK, FOOTSORE MINIATURES
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1-226571 Hobday, Andy THE BARONS WAR: Death & Taxes First supplement designed for The Barons' War skirmish game. Play your way through the linked scenario-driven campaign, choosing either the forces of the Sheriff of Nottinghamshire or local outlaws sworn to protect the villagers, who are objecting to paying taxes twice. Further rules are included for developing and running exciting stand-alone seasonal campaigns where individual Commanders strive to be the most chivalrous while battling it out over a campaign map to conquer territory. Includes a linked campaign, the Outlaw retinue list, and rules for running a map-based campaign.1 vol, 112 pgs 2021 UK, FOOTSORE MINIATURES
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1-226572 Hobday, Andy THE BARONS WAR: Outremer Expansion to The Barons' War rules. Outremer (French: outre-mer, lit. 'overseas'), also known as The Crusader States, is a political hotbed granting ambitious Frankish Barons the opportunity to make a reputation for themselves. This new battleground dominated by a scorching sun, inhospitable terrain and lethal new foes provides fresh challenges for any Commander.

New rules, named characters, and a linked scenario-driven campaign, Peril on the Pilgrim Road, encourage you to recreate warfare in the crusader states. Choose to create a retinue from the Armies of Outremer: settled Franks, crusaders, or the military orders. Alternatively, select from the myriad of warriors that comprise the cultured Forces of Islam, led by a sultan or emir of a particular Askar.1 vol, 140 pgs 2023 UK, FOOTSORE MINIATURES
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1-212280 Hofrichter, Rudiger and Klaus TIN SOLDIERS IN ACTION: Fair and Square Rules Old school, fast play rules covering a variety of eras that are played on squares -- hence all scales of troops can be used for skirmishes through army actions. Includes army lists from 1680 up to 1900 and point systems and modular systems for army constructions. Also: a tutorial on the American Civil War in a military academy setting; a detailed scenario of the Battle of Bergen in the Seven Years War; and a scenario Back Cup in the Victorian era in a Jules Verne setting. Solo rules included.1 vol, 272 pgs 2016 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-73330 Holder, Scott PATRIOTS & LOYALISTS: Rules for the AWI 8.5x11, the rules focus on the the relationship between a unit's morale and its ability to deploy and fight, players operate at Brigade+ level, play aids, scenarios.1 vol, 42 pgs 2003 USA, WARGAMES INC
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1-37011 Hopper, Michael assisted by Griner, Terry RISE OF EAGLES:Napoleonic Scenarios for Shako II 8.5x11, (18) scenarios for 1805, suitable for any battalion level rule set, Shako supplement includes new optional rules/clarifications.1 vol, 40 pgs 2008 US, QUANTUM PRINTING
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1-47041 Hutchby, D and Clark, S. Army Lists Volume 3 for 7th Ed Ancient Rules: 3000 BC TO 300 AD Army Lists Volume 3 for use with WRG Ancient Rules 3000BC -1485AD 6th and 7th Editions. Also includes a DBA list for each army. Compiled by Dave Hutchby and Steve Clark. Published by Wargames Research Group 1996.

61 page book containing approximately 60 army lists covering the Mediterranean Basin and India. Covering the approximate period 400BC - 40BC and including Alexander and his Successors, the Punic Wars, the Western Nomads together with the Great Roman Wars of the 2nd Century BC and the Roman Civil Wars of the First and Second Triumvirate.

The lists were written primarily for 7th Edition but include a conversion chart to modify the lists for 6th edition.
1 vol, 72 pgs 1992 UK, WARGAMES RESEARCH GRP
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1-47042 Hutchby, D and Clark, S. ARMY LISTS VOLUME 2:Far East, Asia & America Army Lists Volume 2 Armies of the Far East, Asia and America for use with WRG Ancient Rules 3000BC -1485AD 6th and 7th Editions. Also includes a DBA list for each army. Compiled by Dave Hutchby and Steve Clark. Published by Wargames Research Group 1993.

89 page book containing 68 army lists including:
Armies and Enemies of China and the Mongols from 2000BC to 1500AD.
India
Pre Conquest Meso-America

The book also includes several maps detailing the geographical origins of the armies listed and an A5 errata sheet.

The lists were written primarily for 7th Edition but include a conversion chart to modify the lists for 6th edition
1 vol, 89 pgs 1992 UK, WARGAMES RESEARCH GRP
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1-221530 Hutchinson, Mike GASLANDS REFUELLED: Post-Apocalyptic Vehicular Combat Shoot, ram, skid, and loot your way through the ruins of civilization with Gaslands: Refuelled, the tabletop miniature wargame of post-apocalyptic vehicular mayhem.

With all-new material including expanded and enhanced perks, sponsors, vehicle types, and weapons. Gaslands: Refuelled contains everything a budding wasteland warrior needs to build and customize their fleet of vehicles in this harsh post-apocalyptic future. With a host of options for scenarios, environmental effects, and campaigns, players can create their own anarchic futures. 1 vol, 192 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-221530B Hutchinson, Mike GASLANDS: Post-Apocalyptic Vehicular Combat + Implements of Carnage plastic frame Order by Monday August 26, 2019 and we will include a free 'metal motor cycle'

Implements of Carnage plastic frame - A plastic frame of weapons, armor, drivers and much more. Designed to help you customize your die-cast cars into instruments of death to use in games like Gaslands: Refuelled. The Implements of Carnage includes: 4 machine Guns, 3 Heavy machine Guns, 2 Mini Guns, 1 Harpoon, 1 Racing vent, 2 Droppers, 1 Death ray, 1 Tool box, 2 Dozer Blades, 1 Motorbike, 4 Wheels (double- sided alloys), 4 Sheets of armor, 1 Bull Bars, 1 Engine Block, 1 Exhaust, 1 Flamethrower, 2 Drivers, 1 Turret Gunner, 1 Turret Ring, 2 Side Exhausts, 1 Rocket Launcher, 1 Radar Dish and 2 Rockets. Implements of Carnage are scaled for Hotwheels/ Matchbox style vehicles. Supplied unpainted.

Shoot, ram, skid, and loot your way through the ruins of civilization with Gaslands: Refuelled, the tabletop miniature wargame of post-apocalyptic vehicular mayhem.

With all-new material including expanded and enhanced perks, sponsors, vehicle types, and weapons. Gaslands: Refuelled contains everything a budding wasteland warrior needs to build and customize their fleet of vehicles in this harsh post-apocalyptic future. With a host of options for scenarios, environmental effects, and campaigns, players can create their own anarchic futures. 1 vol, 192 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING & NORTH STAR
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1-221530BB Hutchinson, Mike GASLANDS: Post-Apocalyptic Vehicular Combat + Implements of Carnage plastic frame, Dice, Templates and Tokens Order the Big Bundle by Monday Aug 26, 2019 and we will include a free 'metal motor cycle'

GASLANDS: Post-Apocalyptic Vehicular Combat Rule Book
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Implements of Carnage plastic frame - A plastic frame of weapons, armor, drivers and much more. Designed to help you customize your die-cast cars into instruments of death to use in games like Gaslands: Refuelled. The Implements of Carnage includes: 4 machine Guns, 3 Heavy machine Guns, 2 Mini Guns, 1 Harpoon, 1 Racing vent, 2 Droppers, 1 Death ray, 1 Tool box, 2 Dozer Blades, 1 Motorbike, 4 Wheels (double- sided alloys), 4 Sheets of armor, 1 Bull Bars, 1 Engine Block, 1 Exhaust, 1 Flamethrower, 2 Drivers, 1 Turret Gunner, 1 Turret Ring, 2 Side Exhausts, 1 Rocket Launcher, 1 Radar Dish and 2 Rockets. Implements of Carnage are scaled for Hotwheels/ Matchbox style vehicles. Supplied unpainted.
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In the game Gaslands, you need Skid Dice. These have custom faces on them to make playing the game much easier. Five per pack.
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12 Templates designed for Gaslands: Refuelled. These templates are essential to playing the game Gaslands: Refuelled. Laser cut translucent acrylic
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Markers, All you need for the Gaslands: Refuelled. 25 hazard, 25 ammo, 10 vote, 1 pole position.1 vol, 192 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING & NORTH STAR
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1-221531 Hutchinson, Mike GASLANDS: Implements of Carnage plastic frame Implements of Carnage plastic frame - A plastic frame of weapons, armor, drivers and much more. Designed to help you customize your die-cast cars into instruments of death to use in games like Gaslands: Refuelled. The Implements of Carnage includes: 4 machine Guns, 3 Heavy machine Guns, 2 Mini Guns, 1 Harpoon, 1 Racing vent, 2 Droppers, 1 Death ray, 1 Tool box, 2 Dozer Blades, 1 Motorbike, 4 Wheels (double- sided alloys), 4 Sheets of armor, 1 Bull Bars, 1 Engine Block, 1 Exhaust, 1 Flamethrower, 2 Drivers, 1 Turret Gunner, 1 Turret Ring, 2 Side Exhausts, 1 Rocket Launcher, 1 Radar Dish and 2 Rockets. Implements of Carnage are scaled for Hotwheels/ Matchbox style vehicles. Supplied unpainted. 1 vol, 2 pgs 2019 UK, NORTH STAR
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1-221532 Hutchinson, Mike GASLANDS: Dice for Gaslands In the game Gaslands, you need Skid Dice. These have custom faces on them to make playing the game much easier. Five per pack.1 vol, 1 pgs 2019 UK, NORTH STAR
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1-221533 Hutchinson, Mike GASLANDS: Templates 12 Templates designed for Gaslands: Refuelled. These templates are essential to playing the game Gaslands: Refuelled. Laser cut translucent acrylic.1 vol, 1 pgs 2019 UK, NORTH STAR
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1-221534 Hutchinson, Mike GASLANDS: Tokens All you need for the Gaslands: Refuelled. 25 hazard, 25 ammo, 10 vote, 1 pole position.1 vol, 1 pgs 2019 UK, NORTH STAR
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1-967026 Hutchinson, Mike A BILLION SUNS: Interstellar Fleet Battles Wargame rules for interstellar combat that puts you in command of fleets of powerful starships, from squadrons of agile, but fragile, fighters, to hulking and powerful capital ships. When combined with some spaceship miniatures, a tape measure, a deck of playing cards, and some dice, this rulebook provides everything you need to play exciting and tense tabletop games of interstellar exploration and combat. Using simple dice pool mechanics, you must carefully manage your resources and seize the opportunities that come your way in order to lead your fleet to victory and assert your dominance over the stars.1 vol, 80 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-207580 Jane, Fred OVER OPEN SIGHTS: Early Naval Wargaming Rules 1873-1904 Early Wargames Volume 6 Over Open Sights traces the early development of naval wargaming in the Royal Navy between 1873 and 1904. It is part of a series by the History of Wargaming Project documenting early wargaming. The book opens with a foreword by the well-known author and game designer, Larry Bond. Next is a reflective essay about the position of naval wargaming within the hobby.

The heart of the book is the reproduction of the early wargames, with period commentary from various RUSI sessions. The naval wargames included are: Lieutenant Castle R.N.: The Game of Naval Tactics (1873) Captain Colomb R.N.: The Duel: A Naval Wargame (1879) Lieutenant H. Chamberlain R.N.: Game of Naval Blockade (1888) The Launch of the Fred Jane Naval Wargame at RUSI (1898) The First Edition of The Fred Jane Naval Wargame (1898). The book also includes further material on the Fred Jane Wargame.1 vol, 162 pgs 2014 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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1-69430 Jeff Ball and Gore, Terry RENAISSANCE WARFARE:Tactical warfare 1494-1690 AD 8.5x11, rules for 25mm/15mm, same basing as WRG/DBM/DBA/WARRIOR, army lists.1 vol, 68 pgs 2006 ROCHESTER, SAGA PUBLISH'G
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2-43280 Johannsen, Hans WHERE THE IRON CROSSES GROW:Eastern Front Scenario 8.5x11, (21) scenarios 1941-45 based for SPEARHEAD1 vol, 44 pgs 2019 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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2-56840 Johannsen, Hans, and assisted by Arty Conliffe WHITE STAR RISING: Western Front Scenarios 8.5x11-inch size. Contains 17 scenarios for Western Front, 1944-45, from Normandy to the Rhine, for Spearhead rules. Each scenario contains short intro, OBs, and b/w maps (each map square is 30x30-inches on the tabletop).

Bocage aux Follies
* To the Beaches Beyond: Panzer Counterttack
* The Bloody Bocage: Normandy Slugfest
* Cruel Souls: British Blitz
* Hide and Seek in the Hedgerows: Infantry Battle
* Push Comes to Shove: Breakout
* Two in the Side Pocket: Avoiding Encirclement

Off to the Races
* Next Stop the Rhine: Post-Falaise Maneuvers
* Thunder in the Foothills: Rearguard in the Vosges
* Unlocking the Pocket: Canadians in the Scheldt
* Up Against the Wall: Big Red One at Siegfried Line
* Home by Christmas: Arnhem Corridor
* Fighting for the Fatherland: Volksgrenadiers
* Pas de Charge: Counterattack the French

When Only Loyalty Remains
* To Lash Out in Anger: Ardennes Blitzkrieg
* Silent Night: Panzer Struggle
* Nacht und Nebel: Operation Northwind
* Either Night or the Prussians: British in the Reichswald
* A Leap of Faith: Airborne Assault Over Rhine River1 vol, 42 pgs 2019 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-69780 John 'Buck' Surdu WELLINGTON RULES 8.5x11, outgrowth of his 'Santa Anna' rules,brigade/division level, small tactical actions.1 vol, 60 pgs 2002 NY, LMW PUBLISHING
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1-191890 Jones, Bob Zouave II: Now Including 1866 Zouave II is a corp-level miniatures wargame covering the American Civil War 1861-1865, the Maximilian Adventure in Mexico 1862-1867, the Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871, and the Austro-Prussian War of 1866. Zouave II requires only commonly available gaming tools: a deck of cards and multi-sided dice, and plays quickly enough that a 2-3 corps game of 6-8 divisions (over a score of regiments or 70 battalions) per side may be played in less than 4 hours. A typical 8x4 foot table will serve as a miniatures battlefield for 1500 figures or more.1 vol, 80 pgs 2011 US, REPIQUE RULES
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2-194780 Jones, Bob DIE FIGHTING: Horse and Musket Period 1700-1900 Tactical wargame ruleset for the period 1700-1900 published in a 54-page staple bound booklet with a gloss color cover and B&W interior pages. Also includes a CD with extras such as play aids, examples and more.

The rules contain many photos and examples of play, as well as suggested adjustments for the major periods covered, which include:

* Marlborough
* Seven Years War
* American War of Independence
* French Revolution
* Early Napoleonic (1801-1807)
* Late Napoleonic (1808-1815)
* American Civil War
* Austro-Prussian War
* Franco-Prussian War

The rules also include three card inserts which provide a rule summary, blank OOB (roster) sheet, and two sheets of phase cards.

The mechanisms in Die Fighting will be adapted for use in the upcoming campaign rules from Repique, Die Marching. 1 vol, 54 pgs 2011 US, REPIQUE RULES
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1-527800 Jones, Bob PIQUET:Master Rules for Wargaming Rules, player aid cards, 'Impetus Clock', dice, the basic rules apply to all periods. Each period-specific supplement provides additional rules and a unique play sequence deck.1 vol, 32 pgs 1995 VESTAL, PIQUET SYSTEMS
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1-527801 Jones, Bob PIQUET:Le Grognards Supplement(NAPOL) 1790-1820 8.5x11, the 1st expansion for this unique system.1 vol, 140 pgs 2004 NY, PIQUET SYSTEMS
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1-527804 Jones, Bob PIQUET:Cartouche Supplement(SYW/AWI/MARL)1730-1790 2nd Edition includes (2) scales of game, both Battalion and Regiment. Lots of new rules and many, many Army lists.1 vol, 16 pgs 2008 US, PIQUET SYSTEMS
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1-527805 Jones, Bob PIQUET:Archon Supplement(ANCIENT/FEUDAL)3000-1200 Ancient to medieval rules for Piquet1 vol, 32 pgs 1997 NY, PIQUET SYSTEMS
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1-527806 Jones, Bob PIQUET:Point of Attack Supplement(WWII)1936-1952 WWII era rules for Piquet1 vol, 48 pgs 1997 NY, PIQUET SYSTEMS
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1-77020 Jones, Pete BLITZKRIEG COMMANDER: 4th Edition WWII rules suitable for any scale miniatures, from 2mm to 28mm.

* Simple command system that emphasizes the fog of war.
* Effective mechanism for casualty resolution.
* Flexible figure ratio meaning one base represents a platoon.
* Minimal setup time, simply assemble your forces and play.
* Contains 49 army lists covering all nations and theaters.
* Includes 15 scenarios.
* Suitable for solo, two player, or multi-player games.
* No supplements, everything you need to play WWII games in one book.
* Quick Reference Sheet included 1 vol, 120 pgs 2019 UK, PENDRAKEN MINIATURES
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1-85110 Jones, Pete COLD WAR COMMANDER: Rules 2nd Edition Rule set uses 2mm to 20mm miniatures for large battles. The 8.5x11-inch rule book contains full color illustrations and photos, reference sheets, 16 scenarios, and 30+ army lists covering 28 nations, designed for fast play.

Players each take command of a Battlegroup, which can be anything from a company right up to a division. The rules are suitable for solo, two-player and multi-player games, at home, at the club, or at a tournament.1 vol, 120 pgs 2006 UK, PETER ANDREW JONES
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1-205370 Jones, Roy THE HERERO WAR: Rules & Scenarios The book covers the Herero War of 1904, which took place in what is now Namibia but at the time was the colony of German South-West Africa. The Hereros were a group of sophisticated native fighters who fought as riflemen in open order and were masters of ambush tactics and concealment - using smokeless powder to remain unseen. They would fight from the bush, trench fortifications, or hillside boulder fighting-positions. They were also ferocious in hand-to-hand combat.

The book is 184 pages long, full color, with eight chapters of historically derived rules and 13 historical scenarios. The rules and scenarios are derived from the original German sources: official histories, first-person accounts, and original maps. The rules and scenarios were playtested over several years to ensure play balance.

In addition to the rules and scenarios, the book has historical background information. A historical overview section gives a 'big picture' view of the Herero War - describing its origins and the main strategic and political events. Includes chapter on armies and uniforms, a painting guide, a detailed description of unique forces fighting in the war (e.g., Germany's African allies and German artillery of the era), and an annotated bibliography.

There are three regional maps (a map of German South-West Africa, and maps of the two theaters of war within the colony) and 23 photos, ranging from contemporary photos taken during the actual battles in 1904, to modern color photos of surviving weapons and of the terrain.1 vol, 184 pgs 2014 US, ROY JONES
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1-190685 Jones, Steven BLACK POWDER: Rebellion (AWI) This supplement for Black Powder describes the history, armies, personalities, scenarios, and battles of the American Revolution.1 vol, 144 pgs 2014 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-190686 Jones, Steven BLACK POWDER: Blood on the Nile They charged out of the shimmering desert, thousands of fanatical warriors dressed in white, brandishing fearsome weapons. These were the Mahdi's men and a British soldier's worst nightmare. The Mahdi had emerged from the wilderness to lead a rebellion against the Egyptian government in Sudan. His armies overwhelmed the Egyptians and trapped Governor Gordon in Khartoum. The British launched a relief expedition, but it arrived too late. Such an insult to the Empire could not go unpunished, and the British returned to crush the Mahdists. Sudan then came under British Imperial control, but, like shifting sands, history could have turned out very differently.

Using this Black Powder supplement, you can take charge of the British army fighting in the desert, or assume command of the Mahdi's forces in their struggle against the world's greatest military power. Along the way, learn about the battles and campaigns of the Mahdist Wars, and the soldiers who served in them.1 vol, 144 pgs 2014 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-190687 Jones, Steven BLACK POWDER: Glory Hallelujah American Civil War supplement for Black Powder describes the history, armies, key leaders, doctrine, and tactics. Includes a comprehensive set of army lists and optional rules for recreating the battles of that war in miniature.1 vol, 180 pgs 2016 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-48970 Kane, Richard FLINT & STEEL:Rule for the AWI & The Age of Reason For 5mm, 15mm, 20mm, 25mm, and 30 mm figures
Comprehensive rules that play quickly
Ratings and details for almost 700 individual American, British, German, French, and Indian units from the American Revolution
Unique, simple command and control system
Ratings on over 500 different types of units for 26 different armies from 1740-1789
Performance data on 50+ different artillery types
Recreates battles in North America, Europe, and the Far East
Ratings and details on over 300 leaders of the American Revolution
Optional rules to fully recreate a wide variety of maneuver battles
Introductory scenarios from the American Revolution and Seven Years War
Includes unique scenario generator
140 die cut counters to mark play progress

Contents:
Size: 40 page soft bound rules book with full color cover plus a 64 page unit and weapon data book.
Examples of Play: Included.
Diagrams and Illustrations: Included.
Complexity: Moderate, figure templates allow play without miniatures.
Players: Two or more recommended while solitaire suitability is excellent.
2 vol, 104 pgs 1997 PA, CLASH OF ARMS GAMES
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1-212500 Kelly, John BEFORE NAPOLEON: Rules for the 18th Century Covers the Seven Years War, the French & Indian War, American Revolutionary War, and the Jacobite Rebellion. Infantry will operate as battalions. Cavalry will normally operate as squadrons. Command is represented by cavalry regimental, brigade, & army commanders.

At the standard scale, a 8 x 5 foot table will make a battlefield that is 1.8 x 1.1 miles.
In the Big Battle scale, it will cover 3.6 x 2.2 miles. Players may measure distance before firing and charging. The rules are detailed guidelines, but it impossible to anticipate every situation on the gaming table. 1 vol, 68 pgs 2016 US, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-100020 Kershner, Tod WARFARE IN THE AGE OF NAPOLEON 8.5x11, an intermediate complexity and tactical simulation of Napoleonic Warfare by the same team that brought you Warfare in the Age of Reason. No need to rebase. Tactical level game, play aids.1 vol, 36 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-20282 Kershner, Tod WARFARE IN THE AGE OF REASON:V2 Campaigns/Battles More scenarios, battles and campaigns.1 vol, 84 pgs 2005 US, EMPEROR'S HEADQUARTER
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1-209590 Kershner, Tod BY THE SWORD DECIDED: From Hastings to Bosworth -- Playable Miniature Rules for the Medieval Era 1000 AD to 1500 AD Medieval warfare miniature rules cover from 1000 CE to 1500 CE. Features interactive sequence of play allowing both sides to shoot during movement. Any common basing system can be used, so no rebasing necessary. Army organization guidelines included for Western European and Saracen armies, with online support at Tod Kershner Games' Facebook page.

Includes scenarios for Battle of Hastings (1066), Battle of Formigny 1450, and Battle of Morat 1476. Wirebound so rules lay flat on the table. Two quick reference charts.

From the team that brought you Warfare in the Age of Reason, Warfare in the Age of Discovery, Warfare in the Age of Napoleon, Warfare at Sea in the Age of Reason, Firebell in the Night, Iriquois Terror, and Samurai Knight Fever.1 vol, 48 pgs 2015 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-100021 Kershner, Tod and Wood, Dale WARFARE IN THE AGE OF NAPOLEON:Battle Scenarios #1 This first supplement includes 11 scenarios with corresponding army lists for each. Fleuros 1794, Haslach 1805, Saalfeld 1806, Hoff 1807, Raab 1809, Busaco 1810, Albura 1811 and Borodino 1812.1 vol, 60 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-20280 Kershner, Tod and Wood, Dale WARFARE IN THE AGE OF REASON - 3rd Edition: Miniature Rules for the 18th Century from Marlborough to Washington The classic 18th Century rule set is now out with a new, full-color 3rd Edition that keeps the same clever mechanics as the 2nd edition, but features improved, streamlined, and clarified rules (regular and optional); expanded and completely revised army lists; expansion of the multi-player Sport of Kings strategic-level campaign system (complete eight-player system included, plus strategic and battle maps); revised Siege rules; and a brand-new two-player campaign system called Enlightened Slaughter with the first module: The Habsburg Empire Strikes Back (Silesia 1758).

Scenarios included: Lobositz 1756, Eutaw Springs 1781, and Spreyerbach 1703. Note that the previously-published scenario books will work with the new 3rd Edition.

Also included: separate 15mm and 25mm quick reference sheets.1 vol, 104 pgs 2016 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-20281 Kershner, Tod and Wood, Dale WARFARE IN THE AGE OF REASON:V1 Campaigns/Battles Various scenarios, battles and campaigns1 vol, 64 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-208200 Kershner, Tod and Wood, Dale WARFARE AT SEA IN THE AGE OF REASON Miniature rules for the Age of Sail for stand alone scenarios or in a campaign context. The intent of this game is to provide rules for the quick resolution of naval battles in the age of fighting sail while eliminating the need for turn plotting. Items needed for play include model ships mounted on rectangular bases, a good supply of six sided dice (d6), a ruler in inches, a protractor, blue wake markers (felt or pipe cleaner pieces etc.), and a bag of cotton puffs with a few sprayed red for fires.1 vol, 36 pgs 2015 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-55420 Kershner, Tod and Wood, Dale WARFARE IN THE AGE OF DISCOVERY:1470-1680 8.5x11, brought to you by the authors of Warfare in the Age of Reason, army lists, campaign system.1 vol, 60 pgs 1998 CHICAGO, EMPEROR'S PRESS
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1-200340 Kershner, Tod and Wood, Dale and Simmons, John A FIREBELL IN THE NIGHT - Brigade Level Miniature Rules for the American Civil War Brigade Level Miniature Rules for ACW developed over several years in conjunction with wargamers, re-enactors, and ACW historians. Practically any basing system can be used. Distances listed on the charts for both 15mm and smaller figures and for 25-28mm figures.

Innovative movement and redeployment system confronts the commander with the challenge of using European-style formations in the difficult North American terrain. Realistic casualty tracking system creates fog of war and a clean tabletop free of visually intrusive game markers that detract from the dioramic effect. Realistic fatigue tracking system monitors fighting strengths, putting premium on fresh units from reserves or by resting and reforming front-line units.

Easily implemented command system emphasizes the relationship between divisional
commanders and their brigadiers. Includes ratings for every general that fought in the ACW -- over 1,000 entries!

Special deck of 50 'crisis cards' interjects drama and uncertainty to the battlefield. The critical effect of supply issues on the battlefield is dealt with cleanly and effectively.

Includes an extensively researched scenario to get you started -- Richmond Imperiled: The Battle of Seven Pines, 1862. Continuing online support available. 1 vol, 82 pgs 2012 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-63620 Kershners, Tod PIG WARS: SKIRMISH RULES for ANCIENT, DARK AGE, AND MEDIEVAL ERAS - 4th Edition The 4th Edition of this marvelous skirmish-level ruleset is 8.5x11-inches, full color throughout and wire-bound so the rules lay flat on the tabletop. Covers the ancient through medieval eras and is geared for small unit actions in 15mm to 25mm. Includes scenarios for Romans on the Rhine, Greeks vs. Persian, Hastings 1066, and the Landwaster multiplayer scenario for 7 to 10 players.1 vol, 40 pgs 2014 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-198050 Kinrade, Warwick A NORMANDY FIREFIGHT: 1 to 1 WWII Skirmish Game Normandy Firefight is a fast-play set of skirmish rules for WW2 infantry combat. It pits just 4 or 5 characters per side in a close range firefight with rifles, sub-machine guns, pistols and grenades.

Designed for multi-player games, to last between one and two hours, it also includes rules for other periods and theaters of the war beyond Normandy, and simple conversion rules for playing with 25/28mm and 20mm miniatures.1 vol, 0 pgs 2012 UK, NORTH STAR
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1-199290 Kinrade, Warwick BATTLEGROUP CORE RULES: 2nd Edition Not so much a second edition as a reprinting of the main rules now that Kursk and the mini rulebook have sold out. Includes an extra campaign, some datacards, and a compilation of all the special rules and generic scenarios from all our published campaign supplements. A full-color, 170-page hardback book plus five pull out inserts of quick reference sheets, battle rating counters, and vehicle datacards.

Includes three small rules alterations: Aimed Fire with HE shells now has no -1 modifier to hit targets in cover. All Aimed Fire with small arms now has a -1 modifier to hit if the unit moved. A -1 to observe units with the Sniper-Scout special rule. Area Fire is now called Suppressing Fire (but remains unchanged).

The new extra campaign is a Normandy-based location-to-location campaign system and has scenarios and army lists for the Canadian 3rd Infantry and 12th SS Panzer Divisions, including all the vehicle and gun data required to get players started. 1 vol, 88 pgs 2010 UK, PLASTIC SOLDIER
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1-1992911 Kinrade, Warwick BATTLEGROUP: Overlord Supplement - Beyond the Beaches A 136 page softback reprint of the 'Beyond the Beaches' section of the original Overlord campaign supplement

The 'D Day' section of the original Overlord campaign supplement will be re-printed at a future date (there is a significant anniversary coming up.......)

Scenarios and Army lists for: British Armour and Infantry Divisions, American Armour and Infantry Divisions, German Panzer, Infantry and Fallschirmjaeger divisions. All vehicle data for Normandy '44 until the Westwall end of '44
1 vol, 136 pgs 2010 UK, PLASTIC SOLDIER
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1-1992912 Kinrade, Warwick BATTLEGROUP: Spring Awakening HUNGARY, 1945: The Red Army invaded and pushed the Axis forces west, driving them beyond the Danube river. Budapest is under siege, with its garrison is trapped and fighting a desperate battle. To save them and secure the borders of the Reich, the Axis armies launch three relief operations. Unable to break through, a larger offensive with the last of the panzer divisions is planned for the spring. Operation Spring Awakening will try to drive the Red Army back over the Danube and secure Germany's remaining oil supply; without it, the war will be over.

* BACKGROUND: A general overview of the war in Hungary in 1945, viewed by the Germans as their priority front line. From the siege of Budapest, through relief Operations Konrad I, II, and III, to Operation Spring Awakening and the large Russian counter-offensive that would drive Russian tanks all the way to Vienna.

* ARMY LIST: Designed to be used with the Russian army lists already published in Battlegroup Fall of the Reich, this book contains two new army lists, for the last German panzer divisions and the Hungarian army, as well as alterations to the Russian Fall of the Reich army lists, to better recreate the battles in Hungary in the winter and spring of 1945.

* SPECIAL RULES: New special rules to adapt the core Battlegroup game to the Hungarian battlefields of 1945. The special rules recreate the character of the armored clash, with the last of Germany's panzer forces, SS, and Heer, aided by their rather unreliable Hungarian allies, to face the powerful Russian Tank Corps. All take place in the winter snows and spring thaw mudbath, in the largest clash of late-war heavy armor. This book requires Battlegroup Fall of the Reich to use in full, including its Battle Rating counters.

* CAMPAIGN Six new historical scenarios in a detailed narrative campaign for 1st SS Panzer Division's hard-fought assault along the Sarviz canal during Operation Spring Awakening.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a campaign supplement and a copy of the Ruleset hard back book and Fall of the Reich pdf will be needed to play.1 vol, 96 pgs 2010 UK, PLASTIC SOLDIER
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1-1992913 Kinrade, Warwick BATTLEGROUP: Overlord D-Day Softback reprint of the 'D Day' section of the original Overlord campaign supplement.1 vol, 136 pgs 2010 UK, PLASTIC SOLDIER
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1-1992914 Kinrade, Warwick BATTLEGROUP: Kursk This is the campaign supplement from the original Battlegroup Kursk rulebook, containing army lists, stats, scenarios, and campaign to re-fight the Kursk battles on the Eastern front in 1943.1 vol, 136 pgs 2010 UK, PLASTIC SOLDIER
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1-1992918 Kinrade, Warwick BATTLEGROUP: Westwall Supplement covers the fighting in the autumn of 1944, after the Allied victory in Normandy and the subsequent race across France, but before the German counter-offensive in the Ardennes in December. This supplement is to be used in conjunction with the Battlegroup: Overlord 'Beyond the Beaches' army lists (with some noted exceptions and additions included). Includes new '44 Panzer Brigade Army List, new scenarios and a mini-campaign.1 vol, 96 pgs 2022 UK, PLASTIC SOLDIER
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2-199292 Kinrade, Warwick BATTLEGROUP: Fall Of The Reich Supplement Supplement to the Battlegroup gaming system covering the invasion of Germany 1945 - primarily but not exclusively designed for 20mm and 15mm scales.

Four new army lists (Russian, British, and American armored spearheads plus 'Defenders of the Reich' ad hoc battlegroups from Germany's last desperate levy), modeling guide, and a mini campaign for the breakthrough to Berlin.

All in a lavish 194-page hardback book - heavily illustrated with inspiring miniature and historical photographs and artwork.1 vol, 194 pgs 2022 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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2-199293 Kinrade, Warwick BATTLEGROUP: Barbarossa Supplement Supplement to the Battlegroup gaming system covers the invasion of Russia in 1941 - primarily but not exclusively designed for 20mm and 15mm scales. You will need either of the original rules (OMM item 199290 or item 199299). This contains seven new army lists (German panzer and infantry divisions, Russian mechanized corps and rifle divisions, Hungarian rapid corps, and Finnish and Rumanian infantry divisions), vehicle data, and special rules for the beginning of the war on the Eastern Front, including the frozen winter battles, Russian command chaos, and the swift Panzermarsch. Also has modeling guides and a mini campaign for the Russian defense of Ostrog in late June 1941. Heavily illustrated. 1 vol, 176 pgs 2022 UK, PLASTIC SOLDIER
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2-199294 Kinrade, Warwick BATTLEGROUP: Blitzkrieg Supplement The next supplement for the 'Battlegroup' World War II gaming rules covering the invasion of Poland in 1939 and France in 1940. Designed to be played in 20mm and 15mm, this latest book contains army lists, vehicle data and special rules for the first two years of the war, including France's command chaos, the Luftwaffe's aerial superiority and the swift German Panzermarsch.

Nine new army lists for the early war fighting. The Polish and German armies for 1939 and German Panzer and Infantry Divisions to fight French Light Mechanized Divisions, Armored Divisions and Infantry Divisions, the British Expeditionary Force, and Belgian army in 1940.

Nine historical scenarios from Poland to Belgium and France. All in a lavish 184-page, hardback book that's heavily illustrated with inspiring miniature photographs, historical photographs, and artwork.1 vol, 194 pgs 2021 UK, THE PLASTIC SOLDIER COMPANY
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1-199296 Kinrade, Warwick BATTLEGROUP: Tobruk BACKGROUND
A general overview of the early North Africa campaign, from the Italian invasion of Egypt, through the long siege of Tobruk, to Operation Crusader and the Afrika Korps' counterstroke that would bring them to the Gazala Line in early 1942. Also includes background on the invasion of Crete and the Italian campaign in East Africa.

ARMY LISTS
Nine army lists designed to be played with the character of the principal combatants for North Africa and Crete: the Deutsche Afrikakorps, the Italian Ariete armored division, Italian Infantry divisions to face British (and Commonwealth) armored and infantry divisions. Also, the LRDG and Auto Saharan patrols.

For Crete, army lists for the 7th Flieger Division facing the Commonwealth's beleaguered defenders of the island.

Also includes rules for alterations to the army lists to play the battles of the East African campaign.

SPECIAL RULES
New special rules to adapt the core Battlegroup rules to the North African battlefields. Recreating the character of desert fighting, with its dusty conditions, reliance on tank warfare and mobile formations, and the wearing effects of the harsh conditions, all helping to create games with the distinctive feel of the desert war.1 vol, 190 pgs 2010 UK, PLASTIC SOLDIER
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1-199297 Kinrade, Warwick BATTLEGROUP: Market Garden Campaign supplement detailing the Market Garden operation. Packed full of historical information and narrative, scenarios and a mini campaign. Includes airborne army lists, amendments, and additions to German army lists.1 vol, 96 pgs 2010 UK, PLASTIC SOLDIER
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1-199298 Kinrade, Warwick BATTLEGROUP: Torch EGYPT, 1942... After defeat at the Battle of Gazala, the British 8th Army has been chased back through the western deserts, fighting a rearguard action to hold the line near a railway halt called El Alamein. Here, the tide of the desert war would turn decisively in the British's favor. At El Alamein Rommel's weary army was repeatedly defeated and forced into a very long retreat to save itself. Meanwhile, American and British troops land on the shores of Morocco and Algeria in Operation Torch, with the plan to cut-off the Germans by capturing Tunisia. A hard seven-month campaign would follow in the final struggle to capture North Africa.

* BACKGROUND A general overview of the later North Africa campaign, from Gazala, through three battles at El Alamein to Operation Torch and the Allies' attack into Tunisia. With British, American and French forces of 1st Army in the north and 8th Army pursuing Rommel's Panzer Armee Afrika to the Mareth Line, and then beyond, in the south. This book covers the desert fighting from May 1942 to May 1943 and the Axis' ultimate surrender in Tunisia.

* ARMY LISTS Nine army lists designed to be played with the character of the principal combatants for North Africa: the veteran Deutsche Afrikakorps for 1942 and Defenders of Tunisia for 1943, Italian armored and infantry divisions to face British (and Commonwealth) armored and infantry divisions. Also, for Tunisia, the first combat operations for the US 1st Armored Division and US infantry divisions, as well as ex-Vichy French 'March' divisions, now turned against their former Axis allies.

* SPECIAL RULES New special rules to adapt the core Battlegroup rules to the later North African battlefields. Recreating the character of desert fighting, with its dusty conditions, reliance on tank warfare and mobile formations, and the wearing effects of the harsh conditions. Also rules for the colder, muddy, difficult hill-country of northern Tunisia, a very different type of battlefield, all helping to create games with the distinctive feel for the end of the 'desert' war.1 vol, 96 pgs 2010 UK, PLASTIC SOLDIER
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1-222710 Kinrade, Warwick SOLDIERS OF ROME Rules set uses a deck of action cards (included) to give orders to your three battle groups (left, right, center), which consist of between 8-20 models (cavalry is 4-8 models) during a Raid, Battle, or Siege mission. You pick your force from three Army Lists (Roman Legions, Barbarians and Parthians) depending on the type of mission, so that a raiding force is different from a siege force. Further variations are included via an army's Strategems.

Each deck for a mission consists of a number of fixed cards plus a number of random cards, adding randomness to the card draws. The rules aren't scale specific, they will be playable at all scales, because the players pick the ground scale and measurements based on their miniatures collection and table-size.1 vol, 96 pgs 2019 UK, NORTH STAR
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1-223690 Kinrade, Warwick BATTLEGROUP NORTHAG - fictional setting in 1983 10mm scale Battlegroup Northag is a little different from our established WW2 Battlegroup system. For those that know and love the Battlegroup system (and those of you that have yet to embrace Battlegroup!), Northag carries a lot of its DNA from the parent WW2 system, like the Battle rating system and army list building, but has been specifically designed and streamlined for the smaller scale of 10mm (1/144th) to allow for more vehicles on the table and longer gun ranges. No 'parking lots' in this game!

The first Northag book contains rules, scenarios, detailed equipment data and army lists for Soviet and British forces. Future expansions will bring US, West and East German, other Warsaw Pact and Nato forces to the table. We will also be doing an Arab Israeli supplement1 vol, 0 pgs 2020 UK, PLASTIC SOLDIER
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1-223691 Kinrade, Warwick BATTLEGROUP CENTAG: Fictional 1983 Setting for 10mm Modern Gaming Includes new army lists for US, West Germans, Dutch, Canadian, Danish, Warsaw Pact (East Germans, Poles and Czechs), Soviet Naval Infantry, and Soviet Airborne, plus a new Airborne Assault scenario. 1 vol, 0 pgs 2023 UK, PLASTIC SOLDIER
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1-230311 Kinrade, Warwick WARS OF THE FIRST EMPIRE: A Soldiers of Napoleon Supplement Card-driven action sequence drives Napoleonic tabletop battles. Included: 14 army lists over four campaign theaters, for the wars of the Third, Fourth, and Fifth Coalitions against France from 1805 to 1809 and the invasion of Russia in 1812.1 vol, 80 pgs 2022 UK, GRIPPING BEAST
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1-205150 Kolhbacher, Richard EAGLES, SWORDS & BAYONETS Get set for yet another whole different way to game with Napoleonic historical miniatures! There is always room for one more set of Napoleonic rules and this is it.

Requires D-10 and D-6 dice. Suited for either tactical regimental or grand tactical play. Typical unit size is 16 figures for regiments and 6 figures for cavalry. Rebasing is not necessary. A little old school in that total musketry damage is divided by 5 to determine the number of casualties. A little new school in using d10 cavalry vs infantry square combat chart.

Test played for 10 years and now ready to be released on an unsuspecting world of miniature gamers everywhere! 1 vol, 40 pgs 2014 US, LMW WORKS
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2-89040 Konstam, Angus and Dougie Trail DIE KRIEGSKUNST: Wargaming the Seven Years War An informative rules set based on the 'General de Brigade' system that covers tactical-level treatment with command rules. Includes play aids.1 vol, 106 pgs 2022 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-220023 Korklewski, Tim RAGNAROK: The Abyss - Morpheus Engine 3 Ginnungagap, the Gaping Abyss, was once what separated the realms of Ice and Fire, keeping them in balance and sparing the other realms from their ravages. With the Nine Realms shattered, however, Ginnungagap has been left unguarded and unspeakable horrors now await those who wish to cross it.

Ragnarok: The Abyss includes new scenarios for Ragnarok as well as new monsters to vanquish in glorious battle. New mechanics introduce something once barely recognised by war clans - Fear - and present entirely new challenges for them to overcome in the telling of their sagas.
1 vol, 112 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-206520 Krone, Joe LAND OF THE FREE: Wargames Rules for North America 1754-1815 Allows players to recreate the various conflicts that broke out in North America shortly prior to and just after Independence, including the French and Indian Wars, the American Revolution, and the War of 1812. This set of rules lets players begin their campaigns with small warbands of 10-20 miniatures of any scale and develop their forces over time, building them into armies hundreds strong.

A unique system of command points and the need to carefully manage resources or risk becoming vulnerable to counter-attack have to be finely balanced against the need to gain objectives throughout the game, creating a challenging, but enjoyable environment for your armies.

Contents: History of North America - French and Indian War to the War of 1815; Rules; Army Lists; Escalation League; Campaign; Missions; and Hobby Guide.1 vol, 192 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-85420 Kubik, T.R.W. EVOLUTIONARY WAR:Seven Years War Period Miniature Gaming an Age in which war had rules, innovative set.1 vol, 84 pgs 2007 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-207741 Kuijt, David and Schlanger, David THAT EMBATTLED ISLE: Seven Battles in England for DBA That Embattled Isle offers seven detailed historical scenarios for DBA that can be enjoyed as a set in a group-play or convention setting, or, played one at a time.

The battles trace a variety of foreign invasions of Britain and resistance against them from earliest recorded history with the Romans through the 13th century. Includes full-color maps, OOBs, an appendix on tournament system scoring, and some nifty scenario-specific and unit-specific rules.

Scenarios: Watling Street (60AD), Camelon (211AD), Aylesford (455AD), Ashdown (871AD), Hastings (1066AD), Northallerton (1138AD), and Orewin Bridge (1282 AD). 1 vol, 40 pgs 2015 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-229290 Kulinski, Timothy HEROIC: Wargame Skirmish Rules for any Period Generic and simple set of skirmish rules for historical eras as well as fantasy and science fiction. Requires 10-sided dice. 1 vol, 32 pgs 2022 US, ON MILTARY MATTERS
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1-197021 Lacy, Ben Micro Melee: Battle of Prokhorovka Scenario Book This scenario book covers action near the small town of Prokhorovka from 10-12 July, 1943, in 13 scenarios that focus on specific aspects of the operation leading up to that epic showdown.

Although written for Micro Melee, the book will translate well to most company-level rules.1 vol, 52 pgs 2014 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-210820 Lacy, Ben RHODESIAN BUSH WARS This book contains 10 scenarios based upon the Rhodesian Civil War (1964-80). The book is not designed for any particular rules set and uses generic troop quality, leadership ,and weapons skills. Although largely fictional, the scenarios are inspired by Faan Martin and Dan Tharp's memoirs.1 vol, 60 pgs 2016 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-210830 Lacy, Ben AL-FAJR Inspired by David Bellavia's memoir, House to House. This book contains 14 skirmish scenarios that chronicle the experience of an Army platoon during the opening days of the second battle for Fallujah in November 2004. It is not written with one particular rules set in mind, and most squad to platoon level systems should work perfectly.1 vol, 76 pgs 2016 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-216430 Lacy, Ben Z-MEN: Scenarios for Aussie SOA in WWII: Miniatures Scenarios Z-Men seeks to chronicle the combat experience of the SOA (Special Operations Australia) in the jungles and on the beaches of New Guinea, Timor Leste, Malaysia, and Indonesia during the struggle against the Japanese from 1942-45.

Although these 10 historical scenarios were play-tested with miniatures rules Final Combat and Micro Melee, they can be enjoyed with most WWII squad to company level rules.1 vol, 58 pgs 2018 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-207720 Laflin-Barker, Sue edited by John Curry Sue Laflin-Barker's Start Ancient Wargaming with DBA 3.0 This book introduces ancient wargaming using the latest edition of De Bellis Antiquitatis version 3.0. The rules are easy to learn, but the finer details of tactics are hard to master.

The book starts by discussing how to choose a period of history and build an wargaming army, then it includes the complete DBA 3.0 rules with a detailed step-by-step play through of a sample game of Germans v Romans on the bank of the river Rhine. There are also numerous sample army lists with discussion of the sources on which they are based. Sue Laflin-Barker was a key contributor to the development and success of WRG. 1 vol, 196 pgs 2015 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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1-218230 Lambshead, John ONE-HOUR SKIRMISH WARGAMES: Fast-play Dice-less Rules for Small-unit Actions from Napoleonics to Sci-Fi Many wargamers enjoy the challenge of skirmish games where, instead of the strategy of vast armies portrayed by traditional wargames, the focus is on the tactics of a small unit. However, skirmish rules are often so complex that it can take hours of rolling dice, consulting tables and recording data to recreate what would in reality be a fast and furious firefight lasting just minutes.

Now these new rules make it possible to recapture the speed and intensity of these actions where every man, and every second, counts. The basic rules are supported by sections which give special rules and scenarios to capture the flavor of a range of different periods, from Napoleonic to Modern Warfare and beyond with Sci-Fi.

From the 95th Rifles scouting for Wellington, Western gunfights, and WWI trench raids, through WW2 parachute assaults or Special Forces strikes in Afghanistan, or even Space Marines storming a space station, Squad Firefights elegantly simple system allows you to focus on proper tactical decisions rather than rolling buckets of dice or calculating masses of modifiers.1 vol, 120 pgs 2018 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-967014 Lanbshead, John POSEIDON'S WARRIORS: Classical Naval Warfare 480-31 BC This set of wargaming rules covers large-scale naval actions between fleets of classical-era galleys -- from Greeks versus Persians at the battle of Salamis to the battle of Actium that decided the fate of Rome.

The rules use an integrated turn system to allow a commander to position ships to go in and ram without being rammed in return, or to employ feints and traps to tempt the enemy out of position and leave his ships vulnerable to a follow-up strike. Includes data for ships throughout the period, rules for famous admirals, historical scenarios, a campaign system, and a brief historical summary.

Sections: Introduction, Organizing A Fleet, Game Equipment, Turn Sequence, Winning, Advanced Rules, and Naval Warfare in the Ancient World.1 vol, 64 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-198511 Langan, Steve and Thomson, Cameron RED DAWN RISING: Warfare in the Back of Beyond 1917-1926 Scenario Book This is the first in a planned series of scenario books for our 'Setting the East Ablaze' rules (OMM book number 198510).

Although written specifically for warfare in Central Asia in the aftermath of the Russian Civil War, we have found that the rules are very flexible. With minor adjustments, the earliest they have been played successfully is the Second Afghan War (1888) while the latest is modern day Africa.

These scenario books cover a slightly wider core period and a significantly wider geography. Most will be based around historical engagements, but those of you who follow 'The League of Extraordinary Kriegspielers' adventures in their alternative reality of 1920s will be glad to hear that those tales will also be told before too long.

The backdrop for this first set of scenarios is the main source book for the so-called 'Back of Beyond' period: Peter Hopkirk's 'Setting the East Ablaze - On Secret Service in Bolshevik Asia.' This rollicking tale, first published in 1984, tells true stories of the period in breath-taking fashion.

This book contains eight/nine scenarios from Feb 1918 to Sep 1920, each with a historical context, objectives, army lists, and maps. Most are playable on a 6' x 4' table and require manageable amounts of figures and terrain. All games are based on known historical facts and orders of battle, and where none exist, a reasonable extrapolation of what was known. If some of the historical battles were very one sided (as they were), the designers rebalanced the sides to give a better game.

Scenario 1: Counter Revolution in Samarkhand
* Part 1: The Mutineers Attack!
* Part 2: The Revolution Strikes Back!
Scenario 2: The First Battle of Bukhara
Scenarios 3-4: The TransCaspian Episode
* The Battle of Kakhka
* The Battle of Dushak
Scenario 5: Bailey Vanishes
Scenario 6: Counter-Revolution in Tashkent
Scenario 7: Bailey Escapes
Scenario 8: The Fall of Bukhara
1 vol, 48 pgs 2014 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-202790 Lardie, Richard CHAIN OF COMMAND: Rules for WWII Combat at Platoon Level Chain of Command is a new WWII wargames rule set designed for platoon-sized actions with some additional support. Includes unique command and control system which presents the player with the battlefield decisions made by his historical counterpart. These are the rules Neil Shuck of Miniature Wargames described as 'probably the best set of Skirmish rules I've ever played'.

At 104 pages, the book includes the rules, a scenario generation system, and Army Lists for Britain, Germany, United States, and Soviet Union. Features a system allowing the gamer to select support depending on the scenario being played, so you can pit two well-matched forces against each other for a fun and challenging gaming experience. 1 vol, 104 pgs 2013 US, TOO FAT LARDIES
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1-967015 Latham, Mark BROKEN LEGIONS: Fantasy Skirmish Wargames in the Roman Empire Broken Legions is a set of fantasy skirmish rules for a war unknown to history, fought in the shadows of the Roman Empire. Various factions recruit small warbands to fight in tight, scenario-driven battles that could secure the mystical power to defend - or crush - Rome. A points system allows factions to easily build a warband, and mercenaries and free agents may also be hired to bolster a force. Heroes and leaders may possess a range of skills, traits and magical abilities, but a henchman's blade can be just as sharp, and a campaign can see even the lowliest henchman become a hero of renown.1 vol, 64 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-967018 Latham, Mark Chosen Men - Military Skirmish Games in the Napoleonic Wars Chosen Men is a set of fast-action skirmish rules detailing the bloody skirmishes between light troops in the Napoleonic Wars. The primary focus of the game is on soldiers and NCOs in light 'flank' companies, as they scout ahead of larger forces and take part in man-to-man actions against enemy skirmishers.

Although the game allows for the formation of accurately sized companies of light infantry and cavalry if you wish, these formations are broken down into small groups of up to a dozen men. For the most part, officers are not swashbuckling super-heroes, but staunch commanders who rally and direct their men to achieve the battlefield objectives. Although the game uses an alternating action turn sequence, officers can use their influence on multiple units at the same time in an effort to steal the initiative. With all rolls resolved using standard 6-sided dice, this game combines a classic wargaming feel with modern wargame mechanics.
1 vol, 64 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-46010 Lawrence, Stephen SONS OF THE DESERT:25mm French Foreign Legion Rule Two scales, 1:5 & 1:1 allow for the fighting of most actions 1890-1925, includes eleven scenarios,1 vol, 32 pgs 1996 CALUMET, OLD GLORY PRESS
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1-46020 Lawrence, Stephen KATANA:Fedual Warfare in Japan 1250-1550 AD Two scales, 1:10 & 1:1 allow for the fighting of moderate size battles and skirmish games, scenarios1 vol, 32 pgs 1996 CALUMET, OLD GLORY PRESS
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2-58640 Leach, Chris BATTLES FOR EMPIRE: 1870-1914 (2nd Edition) Rules and Scenarios for British Imperial Warfare, basing is flexible, battles use 12-18 units per side, and each unit is four stands.1 vol, 72 pgs 2019 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-37012 Leach, Chris assisted by Conliffe, Arty FIELDS OF GLORY:Napoleonic Scenarios for Shako I 8.5x11, (18) scenarios for 1796-1815, suitable for any battalion level rule set, Shako supplement includes new optional rules/clarifications.1 vol, 40 pgs 2006 US, QUANTUM PRINTING
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1-967023 Leck, Michael and Mersey, Daniel REBELS AND PATRIOTS: Wargaming Rules for North America: Colonies to Civil War From the first shots at Jumonville Glen to the surrender at Appomattox, Rebels and Patriots allows you to campaign with Wolfe or Montcalm, stand with Tarleton at Cowpens or Washington at Yorktown, or don the blue or gray to fight for Grant or Lee. From the French and Indian War, through the War of Independence and the War of 1812, to the Alamo and the American Civil War, these rules focus on the skirmishes, raids, and small engagements from this era of black powder and bayonet.

Your Company is commanded by your Officer during these tumultuous conflicts. Each battle that your Officer faces allows him to develop new and interesting traits. Does he perform heroically and earn a nom de guerre? Or falter, to be forever known as a yellow-belly? Designed by Michael Leck and Daniel Mersey, with a core system based on the popular Lion Rampant rules, Rebels and Patriots provides all the mechanics and force options needed to recreate the conflicts that forged a nation.1 vol, 80 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-217240 Legrand, Thierry 1812: The Left Wing of the Grand Armee -- Scenarios Scenario book offers battles of the French invasion of Russia in 1812 by the left wing of the Grand Armee. Each scenario contains short history, color map with starting positions, and detailed OOBs with manpower numbers (not just number of bttns/sqdrns) for each infantry, cavalry, and gun formation. Front section contains quality type for each troop type, their fire combat rating and also quality ratings for senior commanders (Inspirational to Indifferent) while rear page offers weapon ranges and movement for each type of troop.

Book is for Carnage & Glory, but can be adapted to any Napoleonic rules system. Wirebound binding so booklet lays flat.

Scenarios:

Jakubowo-Kliastitzy (July 30-31, 1812)
Oboiarscine (August 1, 1812)
Golovichitsa (August 1, 1812)
Swolna (August 11, 1812)
Polotsk: Day 1 (August 17, 1812)
Polotsk: Day 2 (August 18, 1812)
Polotsk II: Right Bank of Polota (October 18, 1812)
Polotsk II: Left Bank of Polota (October 18, 1812)
Bononia (October 20, 1812)
Czarnicki (October 31, 1812)
Smoliany (November 14, 1812)1 vol, 80 pgs 2018 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-210190 Lewis, Mark SWORD AND SPEAR: 2nd Edition Rules Rules for large battles in the Ancients and Medieval period. They are suitable for any scale figures and any basing standard. The only requirement is that figures are organized into units of equal frontage. A typical game consists of about 12 units on each side and games take around 2 - 3 hours. The rules are designed from a top-down perspective, focusing on outcomes rather than detail.

Each turn is split into phases, where players each receive a number of command dice, which are rolled and then used to activate their units. The number shown on each dice determines which units it can activate (with better quality units being easier to activate), what the unit can do when activated, and the numbers also determine the activation sequence. Certain dice also give bonuses to combat, movement distance, or shooting range. So there is a lot to think about, and allocating the command dice well is the key to success (although rolling lots of sixes helps as well!).

In each phase command dice are allocated, then units are activated in order. When a unit is activated it does everything - movement, shooting, and melee combat. So there is no turn sequence to remember and work through. A unit cannot be activated more than once in a turn, and typically most, but not all, units can be activated in a turn (although this depends on the quality of the units involved, so a horde of poor quality troops will not have so many units activated each turn.)

Each unit has a type (for example cavalry), a discipline rating (depending on the quality of the unit) and a strength rating. The strength depends on the unit type (for example cavalry are strength 3) and determines both the number of dice rolled in combat and the number of hits required to rout the unit. Many units will also have some specific weapons or characteristics such as Bows, Armoured, Spearmen or Impact, although an average level of protection and offensive ability is assumed, so for example, a unit of cavalry may simply be: Cavalry D4 S3.

The rules are relatively straightforward, and there are no 'to-hit' tables, charts, or lists of dice roll modifiers. They can be played using only the one sided playsheet with very little reference to the rulebook after the first couple of games.

Missile shooting and melee combat use the same mechanics, with both units (all combat is one unit vs one unit) rolling a number of dice, lining the dice up highest to lowest and comparing. Each lost dice roll may result in a hit, which represents a combination of actual casualties, cohesion and morale loss. Hits can be rallied, but when the number of hits equals the strength of a unit it is removed as routed.

The number of dice rolled by each in combat is equal to the strength of the unit, and may be modified upwards if the unit has impetus, and also according to a very short list of situations which give a unit extra combat dice (for example being uphill or having extra friendly units in contact with the enemy).

There is not as much rock-paper-scissors in these rules as in many other ancients / medieval games, but it does appear in the mechanic for impetus. If a unit involved in a combat has a command dice allocated to it this phase, it may have impetus in the combat and will gain one (or sometimes more) extra dice. There is a list of situations where the unit does not get impetus (for example cavalry vs elephants, mounted vs spears). This creates differences in the way certain troop types interact together, and gives them strengths and weaknesses other than their two basic stats.

Each army has a number of leaders, which are important as units do not perform as well if they are out of command range and perform better with a general attached. Many of our playtest games have involved two players on each side, with each player having a command of around 7 - 10 units, but can include multiple players per side.1 vol, 48 pgs 2013 UK, NORTH STAR
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1-210191 Lewis, Mark SWORD AND SPEAR FANTASY: Rules This fantasy ruleset is based on the Sword & Spear ancient and medieval wargames rules which are designed for playing out large battles of the period from about 3000BC to 1500AD. They are an evolution of that ruleset, with rules added to cover all of the required fantasy elements, but at its heart it is the same core mechanisms. Therefore, it has a basis in reality, and should be expected to give realistic outcomes, or at least outcomes that seem reasonable compared to actual historical battles and the fantasy battles of literature and film.

This should be a game that players can pick up and play with relative ease. The turn structure is unusual compared to many other games, but once the activation mechanics are understood it is soon picked up. When a unit is activated it does all of its actions for the turn, so there is not the usual turn sequence of move units, missile shooting, melee combat that you get in many other games. Movement and combat mechanics have been kept simple so that the focus of the game is on command and control. After a game or two it can be played with only the occasional reference to the rulebook, and as there are no tables of dice roll modifiers, an experienced player will hardly ever even need to refer to the quick reference sheet. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2017 UK, NORTH STAR
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1-190320 Lockwood, Russ SNAPPY NAPPY: Simple, Subtle & Ultrafast Napoleonic Rules Brilliant, simple, and subtle rules for 2 to 20 players, covering multi-corps actions. Excellent step by step introduction for those new to Napoleonic wargaming. Morale based (no figure removal) for fog of war. Uses any basing system. Play the big battles and campaigns you always dreamed of. Excellent to introduce kids to Napoleonics miniatures.1 vol, 64 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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2-190320 Lockwood, Russ SNAPPY NAPPY: Simple, Subtle & Ultrafast Napoleonic Rules PDF version SNAPPY NAPPY PDF: Simple, Subtle & Ultrafast Napoleonic Rules in PDF version

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Brilliant simple and subtle rules for 2 to 20 players, covering multi-corps actions. Excellent step by step introduction for those new to Napoleonic wargaming, especially for those who think the period too complicated.

Playable one-on-one on a 2 foot-by-2 foot table in an hour or an afternoon-long game with 20+ players across 16-18 full-size 6x4-foot tables (visit the BlundersontheDanube blog for full game reports, maps, and OBs for the large, multi-player 'Campaign in a Day' games).

Two infantry stands form one unit (brigade). Morale based (no figure removal) for fog of war. Uses any basing system with common stand frontage. Play the Napoleonic battles and campaigns big or small that you've always dreamed of trying.

Rules review on Little Wars TV gave Snappy Nappy an '8' for playability (Tom) and a '9' for playability (Greg). Comprehensive review on LittleWarsTV website.

Includes new errata compilation
1 vol, 64 pgs 2020 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-43637 Love, Mike GENERAL de BRIGADE:Scenarios V7 - Shadows Over the Empire Volume 7 comprises 11 battle scenarios from the 1813 campaign. All are designed for use with any Napoleonic set of rules, though recommended for General de Brigade. Each scenario provides players with terrain maps, troop deployments, objectives and orders of battle. The scenarios can be played in chronological order as per the real campaign.

* Kalisch: Defend the Bridges
* Mockern: Keep the Roads Open
* Konigswartha: Italians Under Fire
* Weissig: The Cohorts of French National Guard
* Reichenbach: Break that Line
* Goldberg: Rush for the Hills
* Blankenfelde: Prendiamo la citta (Let's Take the Town)
* Gross-Beeren: To Berlin
* Thiessen: The Crossroad
* Wartemburg: Bloody Terrain
* Lindenau (Lipsia): The Western Sector1 vol, 64 pgs 2017 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-61310 Lucas, Ray FUSILIER:Wargame Rules for the Flintlock Era. Designed for Brigade level units and bigger, quick play, stresses order writing, unit morale1 vol, 44 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-201810 Lyall, Gavin OPERATION WARBOARD Donald Featherstone said, 'there have been few wargaming books written as well as Operation Warboard. Gavin Lyall applied his established writing talents to create a wargaming book that in places seemed more like a thriller than a book about a marvelous and engaging hobby.

The book was written for 20mm-25mm WWII wargaming with rules that were straightforward, fast and comprehensive. The rules included sections on command, communication, air power, airborne forces, invasion, desert and snow. Of particular note were the simple, but complete rules for the preparation of the battlefield by engineers. Nothing spoils an attacker's day like being surprised by a dug in infantry company with mines and wires on a reverse slope.

The book also had the innovation of including extensive notes about the thinking behind the rules. The player's notes discussed the abstractions and generalizations that informed the design decisions, most of which are still issues that rule-writers for the period still contend with.
This reprint of the 1976 classic includes a new foreword by Bernard Lyall and new optional rules. 1 vol, 148 pgs 2013 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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1-37060 Macfarlane, Bruce ROCKET'S RED GLARE:A Guide to the War of 1812 Contains background info, rules for naval and land conflict, (10) land and (11) naval scenarios.1 vol, 76 pgs 1994 ALBERTA, CANADIAN WARGAME
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1-37070 Macfarlane, Bruce FLOWER OF CHIVALRY:A Guide to the Late Middle Ages Contains background info, rules, campaign data and(13) scenarios.1 vol, 76 pgs 1993 ALBERTA, CANADIAN WARGAME
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1-37080 Macfarlane, Bruce HABITANTS & HIGHLANDERS:The SYW in North America Contains background info, skirmish to set-piece battles, (11) scenarios and a campaign game.1 vol, 72 pgs 1992 ALBERTA, CANADIAN WARGAME
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1-55770 MacFarlane, Bruce et al FOR GOD, KING AND COUNTRY:Guidebook to the ECW 8.5x11, complete guide with rules, campaign systemsenarios, organization, weapons and tactics.1 vol, 68 pgs 1998 CANADA, CANADIAN WARGAMER
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2-65230 Macris, Alexander P. and Conliffe. Arty MODERN SPEARHEAD Playable with any figure scale, facsimile copy of the 2000 original publication - so does not incorporate any errata. For a variety of reasons this was the best way to easily bring the publication back into print quickly & simply, and is largely thanks to the effort of Dennis Shorthouse at OMM. This reprint features the rule pack presented as a wire bound book (rather than the original hole punched loose-leaf version*) - the new layout will allow the rulebook to be laid flat; and it has the facility for the Quick Reference Sheet (QRS) and Data Cards to be torn out to be used loose if desired or left as aprt of the main rulebook1 vol, 116 pgs 2016 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-74730 Maggs, Stephen ENGLISH CIVIL WAR SIEGES:Rules & Scenarios for War 8x11.5, rules & scenarios for wargaming English Civil War Sieges.1 vol, 48 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-44671 Marsh, Richard RAPID FIRE-GERMAN TANK UNITS ON THE RUSSIAN FRONT 1941-1942. Full color, includes panzer units at Kharkov and Stalingrad, the organization of early kampfgruppen and lots of specialist units.1 vol, 40 pgs 2012 UK, NORTH STAR
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1-44672 Marsh, Richard RAPID FIRE-RUSSIAN TANK UNITS 1941-1942 Full color, includes fully illustrated RF o/b'sof tank regiments in mechanized divisions, early and later tank brigades, tank units at Stalingrad, heavy tank units and supporting infantry formations.1 vol, 40 pgs 2012 UK, NORTH STAR
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1-204430 Martelle, Craig MODERN AFRICA: Rules for Modern Skirmish Battles Set of rules to fight/refight battles on the dark continent 1960's-1990's. The majority of these battles were smaller scale fought between warlords or other dictators. The arms were either leftovers from an earlier era, state-sponsor (US or USSR) supplied, or black market purchased. These are not the latest, greatest weaponry and they may not even be wielded by trained soldiers, but the goal was always freedom.

Sources: Books written and illustrated by Al Venter, South African journalist, reporting from
both CNN and BBC during the early to mid 90's in describing numerous actions throughout the
continent, but looked mainly at Somalia.

During the mid 90's, I was attached to the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) observing actions of the Somali clans, conversations with people who had been there and my impressions of
what they saw. 1 vol, 36 pgs 2014 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-236060 Massey, A SABRETACHE NAPOLEONICS: A Game of Generalship & Tactics for the Napoleonic Wars Large format, full-colour paperback. Uses any figure scale. Command & control dominated rules for Corps level and above games. The units are the traditional ones -- infantry battalion, cavalry regiment, and artillery battery -- but they are controlled in brigade groups by orders given with a few keywords. These are factored into a Tactical Engagement Chart that determines the type of engagement and frees the player from low-level tactical decisions, allowing him to concentrate on the overall strategy.1 vol, 90 pgs 2023 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-234680 Matthew Dunstan, Brett Gilbert VILLAGE RAILS: A Game of Locomotives and Local Motives A 2-4 player card game of trains, tracks, and tricky decisions to build railway lines that connect villages across the sleepy English countryside. Connect stations and farmsteads to your local network while placing your railway signals and sidings ever so carefully. Meet the exacting standards of cantankerous locals planning strangely specific trips, and weigh their demands against your limited funding.

Players: 2-4
Playing Time: 45 minutes
Age: 14+
Contents: 122 mini cards, 50+ tokens, 4 scoring dials1 vol, 1 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-57640 Mauro, Jim GRAND PIQUET Supplement that allows Grand Tactical battles, new deck listings and ratings for most Napoleonic Armies1 vol, 120 pgs 1999 VESTAL, PIQUET PUBLISHING
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1-86131 McCorquodale, S. & Wheatley, M. OPERATION BAGRATION:To The Fall Of The Reich 9x12, Eastern Front supplement covering June 1944 to May 1945. Includes O/B's for the following:Soviet Rifle, Motorised, Partizans, Germans, Finns, Romanians, Hungarians and Slovaks.1 vol, 104 pgs 2008 UK, GREAT ESCAPE GAMES
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1-49681 McCoubrey, A RAPID FORCES: Vol 1 Detailed organizations for Belgium, Great Britain and Empire, Finland, France and Germany; 8.5x11 inches. Useful organizational info for many WWII platoon rule sets.1 vol, 56 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-49682 McCoubrey, A RAPID FORCES: Vol 2 Detailed organizations: Greece, Holland, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, USA, USSR and Yugoslavia; 8.5x11 inches. Useful organizational info for many WWII platoon rule sets.1 vol, 116 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-201042 McCullough, Joseph DRAGONSLAYERS From Beowulf to St. George - Myths and Legends V2 With its fiery breath, scaly armor, and baleful, malevolent stare, the dragon became the ultimate symbol of evil and corruption in European folklore and mythology. Often serving as a stand-in for Satan, or the power of evil gods, dragons spread death and hopelessness throughout the land. Only heroes of uncommon valor, courageousness, and purity could hope to battle these monsters and emerge victorious. Those that did became legends. They became dragonslayers.

The list of dragonslayers is small, but it is filled with great and legendary names. Hercules, Beowulf, Sigfried, and Saint George all battled to the death with dragons. Other heroes such as Cadmus, founder of the city of Thebes, Dieudonne de Gozon, the Knight of Rhodes, and the Russian warrior Dobrynya Nikitch might be less well known to western readers, but also fought and defeated dragons. This book retells the greatest legends of this select group of warriors, while examining the myth of the dragonslayer in a historical, mythological, and even theological context.
1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-208940 McCullough, Joseph FROSTGRAVE: Fantasy Wargames in the Frozen City - 2nd edition This new edition of the multi-award-winning fantasy skirmish wargame offers improved rules based on years of player feedback, a revised spell list, and a host of brand-new scenarios. It remains fully compatible with all previously published Frostgrave supplements, allowing players to revisit past adventures as well as face new challenges.

Choose a wizard from one of ten schools of magic, and select from a list of eighty spells. Hire a warband filled with soldiers, from lowly thugs and thieves to mighty knights and barbarians, then lead your men into the frozen ruins of the magic city of Frostgrave on the hunt for ancient treasures and the secrets of lost magic. Be warned - it is a deadly place, filled with rival wizards, wandering monsters, animated constructs, and demonic entities. Do you dare enter the Frozen City one more time? 1 vol, 224 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-208941 McCullough, Joseph FROSTGRAVE: Thaw of the Lich Lord Signed copies by author.

This is a complete campaign for Frostgrave that will challenge both new and veteran players. Through a series of linked scenarios, players discover the existence of a new power in the Frozen City, one who was old when the great city was still young, and who saw both its rise and its disastrous fall.

Warbands will confront the Lich Lord's minions, race against his agents to seize possession of mysterious artifacts, and brave the perils of Frostgrave in search of his lair. Eventually, they will need to muster all their courage to venture into the depths of the city and face the Lich Lord himself. Not all wizards will seek to stop the Lich Lord, however, and full rules for giving into his corruption and following the dark road to becoming an undead lich are presented for those who crave power and immortality above all else.

While the campaign presents many new threats against which wizards and their warbands must test themselves, including an expanded bestiary, it also offers additional resources, such as new henchmen that can be recruited and unique magical treasures that can spell the difference between survival and oblivion. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-2089416 McCullough, Joseph FROSTGRAVE: Blood Legacy This supplement for Frostgrave: Fantasy Wargames in the Frozen City presents greatly expanded information about the vampires and the giants that occupy the frozen ruins, including rules for vampiric magic and a breakdown of the different tribes of giants. Also included are rules for a new type of soldier, the giant-blooded. These huge men and women have the blood of giants running through their veins, granting them great strength unseen in normal men. Finally, the book contains a section on playing Frostgrave with high-level wizards and includes two mini-campaigns to challenge these experienced spellcasters.1 vol, 96 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-2089417 McCullough, Joseph FROSTGRAVE: Fireheart Supplement for Frostgrave: Fantasy Wargames in the Frozen City provides a study of Constructs -- offering expanded rules for their creation, modification, and even re-animation. It examines enchanters' workshops, detailing new magic items and base modifications that aid in the animation process, and also includes a bestiary full of new constructs. Of course, much of the knowledge that was once lost still exists in the frozen ruins, so the book also features several scenarios set in the once-great factories where the art of construct creation reached its pinnacle.1 vol, 96 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-208942 McCullough, Joseph FROSTGRAVE: Into the Breeding Pits With this new supplement for Frostgrave, players can lead their warbands into the vast network of catacombs, sewers, and dungeons that run underneath the Frozen City.

It was in these dark confines that the ancient wizards known as Beastcrafters experimented on living creatures, creating strange hybrids and deadly monsters, many of which still roam the forgotten passageways.

Along with a host of new scenarios, treasures, soldiers, and creatures, the book also contains rules for the traps and secret passages that are often found in the dungeons. With wonderful and rare magical treasures to be discovered, will players risk taking their warbands down into the Breeding Pits.1 vol, 64 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-208947 McCullough, Joseph FROSTGRAVE: Perilous Dark There are many tales of the Frozen City, and not all of them tell of battles between rival wizards. Often, the greatest adventures are those that pit a wizard and his trusty warband against the myriad perils found amidst the ruins of Felstad.

This new supplement for Frostgrave presents full rules for playing solo and co-operative games in which feuds and skirmishes of wizards take a back seat to the exploration and unlocking of the mysteries of the city. These include guidelines for both dungeon crawls and adventuring in the ruins, new traps, unique random encounters, and four multi-scenario mini-campaigns to get players started.

Why should wizards fight amongst themselves? There is plenty of treasure for all and the Frozen City is enemy enough!1 vol, 96 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-208948 McCullough, Joseph FROSTGRAVE: The Red King The Red King is the first supplement designed for Frostgrave: Second Edition -- a campaign for the Frozen City between the wizards and demon prince Red King and his invading horde. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-223220 McCullough, Joseph Oathmark - Battles of the Lost Age Empires have fallen, and the land is broken. The great oathmarks that once stood as testaments to the allegiances and might of nations have crumbled into ruin. In this lost age, fealty and loyalty are as valuable as gold and as deadly as cold iron, and war is ever-present.

Created by Joseph A. McCullough, designer of Frostgrave and Frostgrave: Ghost Archipelago, Oathmark is a mass-battle fantasy wargame that puts you in command of the fantasy army you've always wanted, whether a company of stalwart dwarves or a mixed force with proud elves, noble men, and wild goblins standing shoulder-to-shoulder in the battle-line. Fight through an integrated campaign system and develop your realms from battle to battle, adding new territories, recruiting new troop types, and growing to eclipse your rivals. or lose what you fought so hard to gain and fall as so many would-be emperors before you.
1 vol, 192 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-223221 McCullough, Joseph OATHMARK: Battlesworn This supplement for Oathmark: Battles of the Lost Age introduces the forces of the dead to the game. Also includes expanded rules for characters, which allow you to chart their progress from battle-to-battle as they increase in rank, responsibility, and power. All of these rules are then incorporated into a campaign featuring new scenarios that together tell of an epic war for survival.

Dark necromancers have laid claim to forsaken kingdoms and summoned forth the souls of those who defiled their oathmarks. The dead, once again, march to war. As armies of wraiths and skeletal warriors bring destruction to their lands, the small kingdoms of the Marches also turn to the spirits of the dead. Gathering the most ancient and powerful of oathmarks, they recall the spectral forms of those that died in loyal battle to once again come forth in defence of their kingdoms. With these ethereal warriors joining their ranks, the kings of the Marches may yet stand.
1 vol, 80 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-223222 McCullough, Joseph OATHMARK: Oathbreakers This supplement for Oathmark: Battles of the Lost Age introduces the forces of the dead to the game. Also includes expanded rules for characters, which allow you to chart their progress from battle-to-battle as they increase in rank, responsibility, and power. All of these rules are then incorporated into a campaign featuring new scenarios that together tell of an epic war for survival.

Dark necromancers have laid claim to forsaken kingdoms and summoned forth the souls of those who defiled their oathmarks. The dead, once again, march to war. As armies of wraiths and skeletal warriors bring destruction to their lands, the small kingdoms of the Marches also turn to the spirits of the dead. Gathering the most ancient and powerful of oathmarks, they recall the spectral forms of those that died in loyal battle to once again come forth in defence of their kingdoms. With these ethereal warriors joining their ranks, the kings of the Marches may yet stand.
1 vol, 80 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-223223 McCullough, Joseph OATHMARK:Bane of Kings Time is the bane of all kings. Always does it march forward, bringing change and challenges, wars and disasters, invaders and internal rebellion. This supplement for Oathmark: Battles of the Lost Age, focuses on the passage of time and its effect on a players kingdom. While wars and battle still determine their ultimate fate, many other events can affect the armies of a kingdom. Plagues and blights can reduce access to soldiers from specific territories. Attempted coups can cost a king some of his best generals. On the other hand, unexpected alliances might give a kingdom access to unusual troops, or the birth of a new heir might bring wondrous presents.

Along with the rules for the passing of years, this book also presents the option to train your units to fight in special formations, such as phalanxes, shield walls, and skirmish lines. These will allow players to use their existing armies to try out new strategies and tactics to swing their battle in their favour. This book also includes several new military expeditions, including numerous scenarios, to once again challenge a player's generalship.1 vol, 80 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-226710 McCullough, Joseph RANGERS OF SHADOW DEEP This new Rangers of Shadow Deep book is a brand new retail edition, with a matt laminate cover and updates to the core rules, making it the most definitive version of the game to date.

A kingdom stands on the brink of destruction, as the vast realm called the Shadow Deep slowly swallows everything in its path. As the army fights to contain the tide of evil creatures teeming up out of the black clouds, the kingdom's best soldiers, the rangers, must venture down into the shadows to gather information, rescue prisoners, and ambush enemy supply lines. It is a desperate fight against overwhelming odds, but every little victory brings another day of hope.

Features:
Brand new layout with a dozen new pieces of art from Barrett Stanley
Solo and co-operative tabletop miniatures game from the creator of Frostrgrave and Ghost Archipelago Joseph A. McCullough
Create your ranger, gather companions, and play through a series of missions
Survive and you will grow in power and ability, and be sent on more difficult, dangerous and intricate assignments
Includes updated core rules combined with character-building elements first presented in Temple of Madness
New 'Challenge Levels' for all the scenarios can be used when playing with 3 or 4 rangers to ramp up the difficulty, or, if you want to replay the scenario with a higher-level Ranger

Requires a couple d20s, a deck of standard playing cards, an inch ruler, and miniatures.
1 vol, 150 pgs 2021 UK, MODIPHIUS
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1-228450 McCullough, Joseph THE SILVER BAYONET: Skirmish Rules Skirmish wargame of gothic horror set during the Napoleonic Wars. Each player forms an elite band of monster hunters drawn from the ranks of one of the great powers. Riflemen, swordsmen, and engineers fight side-by-side with mystics, occultists, and even those few supernatural creatures that can be controlled or reasoned with enough to make common cause. The game can be played solo, co-operatively, or competitively, with players progressing through a series of interlinked adventures with their soldiers gaining experience and suffering grievous wounds, and their units triumphing. or falling in the face of the shadows. It is a game of action and adventure, where musket and sabre meet tooth and claw.1 vol, 160 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-228451 McCullough, Joseph THE SILVER BAYONET: The Carpathians Castle Fier Supplement for The Silver Bayonet: A Wargame of Napoleonic Gothic Horror, in which the special units must fight their way through the ruins of a menacing haunted castle. It features two campaigns - one competitive and one for solo or cooperative play - as well as new monsters to fight, soldiers to recruit, and treasure to unearth.

High in the Carpathian Mountains stands the crumbling Castle Fier. Once home to a powerful warlord, the castle cast a dark shadow across the nearby villages, until crusaders attacked with sword and flame to put an end to its menace. Though history passed into folklore, the ruins of Castle Fier remained shunned by all as a cursed site. Now, horrors have been seen moving at night. An army gathers. Something has awoken in the ruins. With the political situation in the surrounding region becoming increasingly unstable, France, Prussia, Britain, and the other powers have dispatched their best agents to investigate the ruins, eliminate any threats, and acquire any treasures that could prove useful in the ongoing fight against the harvestmen. and each other.1 vol, 64 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-226850 McCullough, Joseph STARGRAVE: Science Fiction Wargames in the Ravaged Galaxy In a galaxy torn apart by the Last War, vast pirate fleets roam from system to system, robbing, extorting, and enslaving. Amidst this chaos, thousands of independent operators - smugglers, relic hunters, freedom fighters, and mercenaries - roam the dead stars in small ships, scratching out a living any way they can.

In Stargrave, players take on the role of one of these independent operators, choosing from a range of backgrounds each with their own strengths, weaknesses, and associated powers. Next, players must hire a crew for their ship, recruiting a lieutenant with a unique skill-set and a handful of soldiers, mechanics, hackers, and other specialists. Some captains may even recruit strange alien lifeforms with abilities no humanoid could ever possess.

Once the players' crews are assembled, they are ready to dive into a campaign. Over a series of games, their crews will have the chance to carry out a variety of missions - recovering lost technology, stealing data, freeing slaves, and fighting back against the pirate fleets. In time, as the crews gain experience, they will become more powerful and hire more talented specialists. The more they grow, however, the more likely it is that a pirate fleet will take note of their activities and come after them!1 vol, 176 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-226851 McCullough, Joseph STARGRAVE: Science Fiction Wargames in the Ravaged Galaxy Quarantine 37 is a supplement for Stargrave in which players lead their crews into a rediscovered, if long abandoned, Imperial Research Station 37 space station, to hunt for lost technology, unique research, and forgotten experiments. Compete with your opponents for these valuable resources across two competitive mini-campaigns, or venture into the vast maze of corridors and laboratories alone in the first Stargrave solo campaign. Also included are six new soldier types, new backgrounds and powers, terrifying additions to the bestiary, and a new advanced technology table packed with loot to help you in your adventures in the ravaged galaxy.1 vol, 96 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-226852 McCullough, Joseph STARGRAVE: Last Prospector The second supplement for Stargrave offers a host of new scenarios and rules for gaining political backing as you fight across the ravaged galaxy.

The Dahlgren Belt was once a vast asteroid mining operation that supplied the entire sector with rare metals and various elemental fuels. However, the isolation of the last war caused the corporation to wither, and the various outposts and colonies were eventually left to look after themselves. Some became true collectives, or limited democracies, while others have fallen to the rule of gangsters, warlords, and despots. In all cases, the limited resources of air and organic material has made life difficult.

In this supplement for Stargrave, the crews must travel from asteroid-to-asteroid, and even down to the system's single, barely inhabitable planet, searching for a man who claims to have discovered a big score. During their journey, players will fight through numerous different environments - including asteroid mines, zero gravity, and even hellish jungle. Captains must curry favor with the various small political factions that hold power in the Belt. Only through a combination of wits, diplomacy, and weapons can players hope to reach the last prospector and gain a share of his claim. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-226853 McCullough, Joseph STARGRAVE: Hope Eternal The third supplement for Stargrave offers a host of new scenarios and rules for gaining political backing as you fight across the ravaged galaxy. This solo and cooperative expansion contains an intricate campaign of connected scenarios. Whether you brave the perils of the campaign alone, or enlist the aid of another independent crew, this is your chance to bring back a little hope to the ravaged galaxy!

Since the end of the Last War, the great pirate fleets have roamed the ruins of the galaxy, pillaging, extorting, and enslaving. No one has had the power to stand against them, and the desperate few who have tried, have been quickly and brutally crushed. However, when the independent crews are hired for a simple hostage rescue, it leads to a dangerous opportunity to strike a blow against tyranny. Two of the largest and most vicious pirate fleets are meeting for a parlay near the ruins of an ancient research station... one that once experimented with 'supernova-level events'. If the crews can locate the station, slip past the pirates, and infiltrate the facility, it might be possible to release such an event just as the fleets have gathered.1 vol, 96 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-48070 McFarlane, Bruce WHITES OF THEIR EYES, THE:Guide to the AWI 8.5x11, background history, scenarios for use with any rule set, campaign game, boardgame of Arnold's attack on Quebec, uniform painting guide, flags, fourteen battle accounts/maps.1 vol, 68 pgs 1997 CANADA, CANADIAN WARGAMER
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1-48081 McFarlane, Bruce CANADIANS IN EUROPE:V1-Great Battles of World War 2 8.5x11, battalion level game, eight scenarios for the Canadians module for this series.1 vol, 76 pgs 1998 CANADA, CANADIAN WARGAME
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1-48082 McFarlane, Bruce DROP ZONE:V2-Great Battles of World War 2 8.5x11, battalion level game, the nine scenarios and two grand campaigns can be used with any system, background data on Americans, Brits, Germans and Italians.1 vol, 68 pgs 1997 CANADA, CANADIAN WARGAMER
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1-201043 Mcintee, David THE WAR OF HORUS AND SET - Myths and Legends Vol. 3 Long ago the brother gods Osiris and Set ruled peacefully over the lands of Upper and Lower Egypt, each in his own kingdom. But over time Set came to covet his brother's lands and crown, and eventually the temptation overwhelmed him.

Usurping Osiris's throne, Set began a blood feud that spread war, death and mutilation through both the heavens and the earth. Gods and men chose sides and took up arms on behalf of both Set and Horus, the heir of Osiris. This book retells the mythic struggle between Horus and Set, exploring the variations and background to the feud, and examining the earthly realities that inspired, or reflected, the actions and allegiances of the Gods, such as the political rivalries between the two kingdoms, and the invasion of Egypt by Cambyses II. Ancient Egyptian weapons and strategies are also examined, showing how their gods and men did battle.1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-190682 McWalter, Adrian BLACK POWDER: Albion V1 This is the first of two supplements for our Black Powder game that focuses on the Napoleonic battles involving British forces. Written by long-time gamer and Napoleonic aficionado, Adrian McWalter, this book focuses on the Flanders and Peninsular campaigns

112 pages of Napoleonic army lists, background, troop stats and scenarios make this an absolute must for lovers of Black Powder, of Napoleonic gaming or simply of gloriously produced wargaming books!

1 vol, 112 pgs 2012 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-190683 McWalter, Adrian BLACK POWDER: Albion Triumphant Vol. 2 This supplement for Black Powder overviews the main battles, armies and personalities of the Hundred Days campaign, including army lists, background, troop stats, scenarios, and special rules.

Featured conflicts include:
* Quatre Bras & Ligny (16th June 1815)
* Hougoumont (18th June 1815)
* Waterloo (18th June 1815)
1 vol, 132 pgs 2013 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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2-211950 McWalter, Adrian and Dalton, Quinton OVER THE HILLS: A Napoleonic Wargame For Brigade, Divisional, and Army size Napoleonic wargaming. Each army has been given a set of national characteristics to ensure that each army plays differently. This is enhanced further with the troop formations open to each nation and the differing abilities of each nation's commanders. Units are assigned a fatigue factor and as this degrades, so does your unit's ability to carry out any task. Uses d10s. Includes optional rules.1 vol, 128 pgs 2016 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-204431 Meldrum, James MODERN AFRICA: Scenario Book 1 - Somalia Intervention Scenario book based on book/movie Blackhawk Down. For rules set Modern Africa, but can also be used with other modern skirmish-level rules.

Scenarios include: Raid, The Gauntlet, Cornered, Defense of Crash Site Super 6, Blackhawk Down
Campaign Game, Embassy Evacuation, and Overland Embassy Relief.

Special Rules cover: Body Armor, Night Vision, Off-Board Artillery, Airstrikes, Hostages, and Helicopters. 1 vol, 28 pgs 2014 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-204432 Meldrum, James MODERN AFRICA: Scenario Book 2 - Marine! Intervention Operations in the 3rd World Scenario book for rules set Modern Africa, but can also be used with other modern skirmish-level rules.

Scenarios include: Beach Head Assault 1 and 2, Embassy Raid, Ship Rescue, Recovery of a Warship, POW Rescue, Installation Raid 1 and 2, Urban Hostage Rescue, Embassy Relief, and Arctic Confrontation.

Special Rules cover: Elite Troops, Body Armor, Night Vision, Off-Board Artillery, Airstrikes, Hostages, Helicopters, Hostile Casualties, Terrain, Snipers, and Amphibious Landings.1 vol, 44 pgs 2014 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-204433 Meldrum, James MODERN AFRICA: Scenario Book 3 - Tears Scenario book for rules set Modern Africa, but can also be used with other modern skirmish-level rules.

Scenarios based on movie Tears of the Sun include: Doctor Evacuation, Encounter with Militia, Ethnic Cleansing, Initial Skirmish, Main Battle, Retreat to the Border, Battle Campaign, and Campaign.

Special Rules cover: SEAL Team Detachment, Body Armor, Night Vision, US Navy Airstrikes, Hostages, Nigerian Army Casualties, Hidden Movement, and Silenced Weapons. 1 vol, 28 pgs 2014 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-201044 Mersey, Daniel KING ARTHUR - Myths and Legends Vol. 4 From his court at Camelot, King Arthur ruled over a unified Britain in a mythical age of peace and prosperity. His glory, however, would be short-lived. For even as he drew the sword from the stone, a doom settled over Arthur that would see his kingdom fall to betrayal and war. In this book, Daniel Mersey retells the great stories of Arthur, from his winning of Excalibur and his marriage to Guinevere, through his battle with the giant in France and his war against the army of Rome to the treachery of Mordred and his death at Camlann.

Supporting this narrative is an exploration of the different facets of Arthurian myth, including the numerous conflicting theories of his historical origin, the tales of Welsh folklore and Medieval romance, and even his various portrayals in the modern media. Presented with both classic and newly commissioned artwork this book is an easy-to-read, yet highly detailed introduction to the complex body of myth and legend that surrounds Britain's greatest hero. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-214900 Mersey, Daniel A WARGAMER'S GUIDE TO THE EARLY ROMAN EMPIRE Covers the Roman period from 27BC to AD284 from a wargamer's perspective of the many conflicts and offers advice on how to recreate these on the gaming table.

Advice is given on factors to consider when choosing an appropriate set of commercially available rules, or devising your own, to best suit the scale and style of battle you want and capture the flavor of the period. The relevant ranges of figures and terrain pieces and buildings are also reviewed. Analysis of the forces involved, organization, tactics and strategies will help with building your armies and there are interesting scenarios included. 1 vol, 136 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-235130 Mersey, Daniel XENOS RAMPANT: Science Fiction Skirmish Wargame Rules Rules for large skirmishes, based on the Rampant system. Setting-agnostic, large skirmish, miniature wargame for fighting science fiction battles using 28mm figures. Core mechanics will be instantly recognizable to those familiar with the other Rampant systems. Contains army lists, scenarios, and subgenres including: post-apocalyptic, weird war, and near future. 1 vol, 160 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-967001 Mersey, Daniel DUX BELLORUM: Arthurian Wargaming Rules AD367-793 The Dark Age of Britain, from the middle of the 4th century to the end of the 8th, was a time of violence and warfare, when charismatic warlords such as the fabled King Arthur could gather together armies and carve out their own kingdoms. With this new set of wargames rules, players can take on the role of these warlords and command their own armies on the tabletop.

Written by the author of the popular Glutter of Ravens rules set, Dux Bellorum is an element-based system, where each base of figures represents 50 fighting men. Each player has a specific number of points with which to construct his force and can choose a Late Roman, Romano-British, Welsh, Saxon, Pictish, Irish, or Sea Raider army, amongst others. The game is then played out following a set of simple, fast-paced rules. A completely self-contained gaming system, Dux Bellorum is perfect for gamers who are looking for a way into fighting Dark Age battles without investing a lot of time or money in larger rulesets. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-967008 Mersey, Daniel LION RAMPANT: Medieval Wargaming Rules 2nd Edition Expanded edition of Lion Rampant, featuring new rules, scenarios, and sample armies for small-scale raids, skirmishes, and clashes in medieval period. Retains the core gameplay and includes new rules and updates from several years' worth of player feedback and development. Covers from the Dark Ages to the Hundred Years' War.1 vol, 208 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-967013 Mersey, Daniel DRAGON RAMPANT: Fantasy Wargaming Rules Whether you're a nameless Dark Lord looking to conquer the known world, a Champion of Light holding out against the forces of evil, or a Northern barbarian facing claimants to a stolen throne, Dragon Rampant allows you to bring those battles to the tabletop.

Developed from the popular Lion Rampant system, Dragon Rampant is a standalone wargame that recreates the great battles of Fantasy fiction. Scenarios, army lists, and full rules for magic and monsters give players the opportunity to command unruly orc warbands, raise armies of the undead, campaign across an antediluvian world as the warchief of a barbarian tribe, or exploit the power of mighty creatures and extraordinary sorcery. An army usually consists of 6-8 units comprised of 6-12 individually based figures. These small units move and fight independently, assuming that they follow your orders rather than just doing their own thing. Command and control is just as important on the battlefield as the power of a troll chieftain or the magic of an archmage. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-967016 Mersey, Daniel THE MEN WHO WOULD BE KINGS: Colonial Wargaming Rules Set of rules designed for fighting historical or Hollywood-style colonial battles in the mid to late 19th Century, from the Indian Mutiny to the Boxer Rebellion.

Large scale colonial clashes tended to be one-sided affairs, but there are countless reports of brief, frantic skirmishes in every colonial war, where either side could be victorious, and these are the battles that The Men Who Would Be Kings seeks to recreate.

Although focusing on the British colonial wars against the Zulus, Maoris and others, these rules will also permit players to explore the empires of France, Germany, and other nations, as well as allowing for battles between rival native factions. Gameplay is very simple, and is driven by the quality of the officers leading your units, in the true spirit of Victorian derring-do and adventure, where larger than life characters such as the (real) Fred Burnaby and the (fictional) Harry Flashman led their troops to glory and medals or a horrible end at the point of a spear tip.1 vol, 64 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-967019 Mersey, Daniel THE PIKEMAN'S LAMENT: Pike and Shot Wargaming Rules Recreate the action and drama of 17th Century warfare -- including the Thirty Years' War, the English Civil Wars, and the Great Northern War -- with core mechanics based on Lion Rampant rules.

Start by creating your Officer - is he a natural leader raised from the ranks, the youngest son of a noble family, or an old veteran who has seen too many battles? As you campaign, your Officer will win honor and gain promotion, acquiring traits that may help lead his men to victory.

Before each skirmish, your Officer must raise his Company from a wide range of unit options - should he lean towards hard-hitting heavy cavalry or favor solid, defensively minded infantry? Companies are typically formed from six to eight units, each made up of either six or 12 figures, and quick, decisive, and dramatic games are the order of the day. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-225620 Mersey, Daniel and Raccagni, Gianluca Lion Rampant: The Crusader States Take Robin Hood, Richard the Lionheart, Gamelyn, William Wallace, and other legends from the colourful, dangerous medieval period to the tabletop with Lion Rampant -- a new set of rules designed for fighting medieval skirmish games. Ideal for players who wish to collect medieval miniatures and paint the pageantry without wanting to muster huge forces or spend time learning complex rules, this game allows players to game actual historical battles or to delve into the archives of Hollywood to embark on more over-the-top pulp style clashes.

Contents: Overview; Understanding the Basics; Playing the Game; Army Lists; Strategies and Tactics; Sample Armies; Scenarios; Campaigns
1 vol, 153 pgs 2020 UK, THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
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1-225621 Mersey, Daniel and Raccagni, Gianluca LION RAMPANT: A Viking In The Sun The Mediterranean Adventures of Harald Hardrada

This expansion for Lion Rampant: Medieval Wargaming Rules explores the Mediterranean world before the crusades through the adventures of the exiled Viking prince Harald Hardrada ('hard ruler'). Harald is best known for his invasion of England in 1066 as king of Norway, and for his death at the Battle of Stamford Bridge, which was a prelude to the Norman conquest of England. However, between 1033 and 1042 Harald spent his formative years as a commander in the famous Varangian Guard of Byzantium, taking part in campaigns in Upper Mesopotamia, Palestine, the Aegean Sea, Southern Italy, and the Balkans.

In this supplement you will find historical information, new upgrades (from new tactics, such as Feigned Retreat, to terrain upgrades, among others), and three mini-campaigns based on extracts from Norse sagas and Mediterranean chronicles. The first campaign is a fight against a bandit boss in the Holy Land during an armed pilgrimage to rebuild the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem; the second takes place during a Byzantine attempt to retake Sicily from its Muslim rulers; and the third one tackles the early stages of the Norman conquest of Southern Italy.

At the same time, there is no requirement to use Harald and the Varangians. This supplement includes five army lists (Varangians, Muslim Powers, Byzantines, Normans, Lombard and Byzantine Italian principalities), and alternative leaders for each of the campaigns with suggested skills based on their back stories. The three campaigns are also easily adaptable to other medieval contexts and to other rules sets.1 vol, 153 pgs 2021 UK, THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
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1-208400 Miller, Ryan FIGHTING SAIL: Fleet Actions 1775-1815 In the years between 1776 and 1815, grand square-rigged sailing ships dominated warfare on the high seas. Fighting Sail is a tabletop wargame of fleet battles in this age of canvas, cannon, and timbers. Players take on the roles of fleet admirals in battles ranging from the American War of Independence to the Napoleonic Wars and the War of 1812.

Each fleet has access to different ships, tactics, and command personalities -- each with individual strengths and weaknesses. Offering a unique blend of detail and simplicity, the scenarios included enable the recreation of historic actions or 'what-if' scenarios. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-208990 Miller, Simon TO THE STRONGEST: Fast Moving Ancient and Medieval Wargame Rules The rules are uncomplicated, and yet provide seasoned gamers with a challenging battle that can comfortably be concluded in an evening. They also have a high degree of suitability for solo play. Neither rulers nor dice are used in a game. Units move on a square grid. Initiative and combat are by deck of regular cards.

The grid also enables figures based for different rule systems to be used together on the same battlefield. 1 vol, 78 pgs 2013 UK, BIG RED BAT VENTURES
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1-216990 Miller, Simon FOR KING AND PARLIAMENT: English Civil War The rules enable two or more players to fight ECW battles on a tabletop to a conclusion usually in two hours or less. Includes 78 pages of rules including army lists, diagrams, and numerous images of beautifully painted wargames figures and battles. It is printed on 130 GSM paper, with stiff card covers, and wire-bound so that it will lie flat on the table.1 vol, 78 pgs 2018 UK, BIG RED BAT VENTURES
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1-16510 Mills, John LES GENS BRAVE:Rules for the Franco-Prussian War 15mm/25mm scales, rules, o/b's, tactics.1 vol, 44 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-207340 Minadeo, Bob and Teixeira, Ed MUSKETS AND MOHAWKS: Frontiers Aflame Muskets and Mohawks is the unit based game of the French and Indian Wars. Players take on the role of an officer commanding multiple units of men. Included in the rules are lists and options to play the Napoleonic Wars, the American Revolution, the War of 1812 as well as the Texas War of Independence. Here's more details.

It's 1754 and there's news of the impending war between France and Great Britain. But that's in Europe and between Kings and there aren't any Kings in North America. Life for both the French and British colonists is tough enough with trying to stabilize their respective frontiers and dealing with the local Indian tribes is a delicate balancing act. No, let the Kings fight amongst themselves across the pond. It's not my fight.

Or at least it wasn't until today. Word has spread along the frontier of open conflict. The tribes are choosing sides and the militias mobilizing. Settlements are suffering brutal raids causing harsh retaliation in kind. The frontier's aflame with war! The Kings may not be here but their war is and while many sides can lose only one side will win.

In Muskets and Mohawks you can choose from two sides with a total of four factions. Pick from: British Regulars, French Regulars, British Allied Indians, or French Allied Indians.

Whichever you choose you must lead one or more units of men through the war, fighting when needed because it's all about victory and glory, and in some cases, just survival!1 vol, 54 pgs 2016 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-207350 Minadeo, Bob and Teixeira, Ed RIFLES & REBELS: Fighting the Civil War 1861-1865 Rifles & Rebels is a unit-based game where units are composed of 5 to 10 figures. In Rifles & Rebels you can choose from two sides and two arms with a total of four forces. Pick from: Union Infantry, Confederate Infantry, Union Cavalry, or Confederate Cavalry.

Rifles & Rebels uses a floating scale which allows you to count each unit as a platoon, company, or battalion. This allows you to fight large battles as well as smaller actions. Rifles & Rebels and Muskets & Mohawks share similar mechanics with changes made to reflect the different periods.1 vol, 56 pgs 2016 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-202840 Minadeo, Bob and Teixeria, Ed MUSKETS & SHAKOS: The Napoleonic Wars 1803-1815 It's 1812 and the self-proclaimed Emperor of France has conquered all of Europe, save Portugal. Ignoring the flea bites of Spanish guerillas and their Anglo-Portuguese allies, the Emperor has gathered 750,000 men with the intention of subduing the Russian forces of Tsar Alexander I. The future of Europe lies in the balance.

Muskets and Shakos is a unit-based game where units are composed of 2 to 20 figures, and you command a division of troops from the following list:

* French (including French satellites)
* Austrian
* British (often including allied troops such as the Portuguese)
* Prussian
* Russian
* Spanish
* Turks

Whichever you choose, you must lead your units through the Napoleonic Wars, fighting when needed, because it's all about victory and glory, and in some cases, just survival.1 vol, 68 pgs 2016 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-191670 Molina, Victor Javier English translated by Ian Wilshaw BLITZKRIEG: In-depth Guide to the 1939-41 Campaigns (A4) full color with an easy to learn, fast-play rule system. An overview of each campaign with O/B's, maps etc. Covers all the European countries along with pre-WWII Abyssinia, Spain and Mongolia.1 vol, 144 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-62531 Monaghan, Doc BIG BATTALIONS, THE:Source Book Contains campaign, scenario, terrain, weather andsiege rules; also (22) army lists including everyarmy in Europe and Mahrattas, Ottomans & US1 vol, 66 pgs 2000 UK, THE FOUNDRY
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1-222260 Mori, Paolo PAOLO MORI'S BLITZKRIEG! Core Set (Includes a Free Solo Module) Two players, acting respectively as the Allied and Axis coalitions during WWII, battle for control of the main theaters of the conflict with simple rules and a short playing time. Players draw unit tokens from a bag to determine their starting forces and to replenish their losses.

Rather than fighting battles with dice or cards, players allocate their military resources to each theaters campaigns, winning war victory points, gaining further resources and special weapons and exploiting strategic advantages as they play.

The Box Contains: 1 x rulebook, 1 x game board, 22 x Axis unit tokens, 22 x Allied unit tokens, 16 x special weapons tokens, 2 x player screens, 5 x battle markers, 2 x war victory markers, and 2 x cloth bags.1 vol, 1 pgs 2019 UK, THE PLASTIC SOLDIER COMPANY
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1-222261 Mori, Paolo PAOLO MORI'S BLITZKRIEG! Nippon Expansion Pack The Nippon Expansion adds a new challenge to Blitzkrieg! You need the Core Set to play this expansion.

What if the Axis coalition had won WW II and Germany invaded and occupied the USA? And... what if japan had turned on its former ally and invaded German-held USA in 1946? With the help of Godzilla? The Nippon Expansion explores the hypothetical scenario that the Axis won WWII, but Japan turned on its once ally and invaded German-held USA -- with the help of Godzilla. One player controls the German forces and the other the Japanese.

Contents: 22 Japanese unit tokens, 2 special weapons tokens, 1 rulebook, and 1 game board.1 vol, 16 pgs 2019 UK, THE PLASTIC SOLDIER COMPANY
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1-43693 Morrissey, Brendon & Davies, Mark & Smal, Martin and Ingham, John BRITISH GRENADIER: Scenario Booklet Vol. 3 The third volume offer scenarios for any system, but particularly BRITISH GRENADIER. Battles include:

Long Island: 27th August 1776
Harlem Heights: 16th September 1776
Princeton: 3rd January 1777
Bound Brook: 13th April 1777
The Hudson Forts: 6th October 1777
Indian Field: 31st August 1778
New Garden Meeting House: 15th March 1781
Guilford Court House: 15th March 1781
Petersburg: 25th April 1781
Cavalry at Gloucester: 3rd October 1781
And, just for fun, a mini-campaign -- What If: Fishguard: The Last Invasion of Britain February 1797 (US leads Franco-Irish attack on Wales)1 vol, 64 pgs 2011 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-43694 Morrissey, Brendon & Davies, Mark & Smal, Martin, and Ingham, John BRITISH GRENADIER: Scenario Booklet Vol. 4 Contains 10 War of Independence Scenarios with full color maps and packed with high quality wargaming photos and stunning uniform paintings by the late Bob Marrion.

* The Assault on Dorchester Heights, 6th March 1776
* Pell's Point, 18th October 1776
* Bennington, 16th August 1777
* Whitemarsh, 7th December 1777
* Briar Creek, 3rd March 1779
* Stono Ferry, 20th June 1779
* Springfield, 23rd June 1780
* Weitzell's Mill, 7th March 1781
* Yorktown, the Storming of Redoubts 9 and 10, 14th October 1781
* Cuddalore, 7th June 17831 vol, 72 pgs 2015 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-209050 Murton, Charles DAISHO: Skirmish Wargaming in Mystical Japan Have you ever wanted to replicate the incredible feats of swordsmanship you see in movies like 47 Ronin and 13 Assassins? Stand surrounded by half a dozen angry Ashigaru and then, in a single fluid motion, strike them all down?

Bring forth fiery darts from heaven and hurl them at your enemies? Face demons from the pits of hell? Disarm and hammer an arrogant Samurai lord into the dust with your bare hands?
You can do this and much more if you play Daisho, skirmish wargaming in mythical Nippon.
This game allows players to field forces of five to fifteen miniatures in a game you can easily complete in an evening on a space only a yard square. The rules are short and simple to learn - few players need to refer to them after their second or third game.

This book provides:
* The core rules of play.
* The complete points system so you can create your own forces.
* Full listings for twelve unique forces.
* Armor, weapons and equipment, both mundane and magical.
* Listings of skills, heroic ki powers and magical powers.
* 15 scenarios, supported by seventeen scenario complications.
* 10 detailed landscapes for you to play across, and
* Simple, yet rewarding campaign rules.1 vol, 94 pgs 2015 UK, THE MINISTRY OF GENTLEMANLY WARFARE
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1-213470 Murton, Charles GOTHIC: In Her Majesty's Name This is the third In Her Majesty's Name supplement -- to go along with Daisho and Blood Eagle -- produced by The Ministry of Gentlemanly Warfare.

Includes new weapons, equipment, talents, powers, creatures both normal and supernatural, and a host of new companies to fight or encourage the darkness that threatens to engulf the Old World.

You will meet old enemies such as Vlad Tepes, Prince of Wallachia, and his nemesis Abraham van Helsing. Play the brave men of the Imperial Nightwatch as they test their modern might against the terrifying vampire minions of the immortal Countess Bathory. Rouse the Village mob to drive out Baron Viktor von Frankenstein and his abominations. Tread the corridors of power as a member of the Illuminati or, join the Gypsies to hunt Werewolves under the full moon. Witness Sampson Caine and the Nuns of the Order of the Bringer of Salvation defend the innocent from the predations of the Dread Monks of Sucevita. Unleash the Unborn upon the terrible White Slavers. You can also upgrade and test your existing IHMN companies against these many terrors.

New scenarios and landscapes will take your companies into dark forests, mist shrouded castles, ancient ruins, pagan altars and grim, fortified villages the length and breadth of Transylvania, Wallachia, and the ever-forbidding Carpathian Mountains.

This is classic Victorian Gothic Horror at its grisly best. It is not recommended for ladies and gentlemen of a nervous disposition, for the darkness will feed upon their terror.1 vol, 0 pgs 2017 UK, THE MINISTRY OF GENTLEMANLY WARFARE
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1-219570 Murton, Charles and Cartmell, Craig THUD & BLUNDER: Fantasy Skirmish Wargames Rules Thud & Blunder is a set of generic fantasy skirmish wargaming rules from the Ministry of Gentlemanly Warfare, whose authors have previously brought you In Her Majesty's Name, Daisho, and Blood Eagle.

With just five to 15 figures a side, you can play a party of brave adventurers, a knight and his retinue, a college of powerful wizards, a company of dwarven prospectors, a patrol of elven rangers, a warparty of orc raiders, a foul necromancer and his undead minions, and so many other classic fantasy warbands.

The book provides numerous example warbands and all the tools you need to create almost any warband that you can imagine, including a detailed and open points system. The rules cover a wide range of armor and weapons, including magical versions. You will also find statistics for a variety of beasts and legendary beasts, rules for flyers, a comprehensive system of magical powers and much, much more. Thud & Blunder is not tied to a specific world; this means you can play your games in any fantasy setting you choose, including realms of your own devising.1 vol, 164 pgs 2019 UK, MINISTRY GENTLEMANLY WARFARE
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2-967003 Murton, Charles and Cartmell, Craig IN HER MAJESTY'S NAME: Rules for Clandestine Adventuring Companies In 1895, the world seethes in turmoil in an undeclared and secret war among the Great Powers for resources and the latest technology. Clandestine Adventuring Companies operate in the shadows, matching skills and wits in pursuit of the newest scientific formulae or powerful occult artifacts.

In Her Majesty's Name sets these adventuring companies against each other in one-off encounters and in longer narrative campaigns. Companies are usually comprised of just 4-15 figures and two players could easily play three games in an evening, making an on-going campaign a highly viable option.

Covers weird science, mystical powers, and a range of pre-generated adventuring companies, including the British Explorers' Club, the Prussian Society of Thule, the US Marine Corps, the Legion Etrangere, the revolutionaries of the Brick Lane Commune, ancient Egyptian cults, and the mysterious Black Dragon Tong. 1 vol, 150 pgs 2021 UK, THE MINISTRY OF GENTLEMANLY WARFARE
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1-197950 Mustafa, Sam MAURICE: War in the Age of Gentlemen and Philosophes 1690-1790 Maurice combines tabletop miniatures rules, a campaign system that requires virtually no math or paperwork, and a role-playing game in which the 'characters' are officers, units, and armies. You create the personalities and manage their fate from battle to battle. Maurice uses measurements in Base-Widths (BWs) so that you may use any figure, base, and table size.

Game play requires action cards (included in this package), which are used to activate forces and to modify those actions. Like other card-driven games, each card has the potential to do more than one thing, but can only ever be used for a single thing at any given time.

Most -- but not all -- cards are available for download from the Maurice website.

This version (197950) include the rules AND the deck of cards. This deck includes all the special cards you will not find on the website. 1 vol, 100 pgs 2012 US, SAM MUSTAFA
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1-207370 Mustafa, Sam BLUCHER: Wargame A stand-alone tabletop game of great battles in the Napoleonic Wars. You can play with or without miniatures. If you are new to Napoleonic gaming, or if you just want a game that you can take anywhere and set up in ten minutes on any flat surface, you can use unit cards that offer a wonderful and attractive option to collecting large armies of figures.

The player takes the role of a general commanding a large army in a famous or fictional encounter. Units represent large forces such as brigades of infantry or cavalry and concentrations of massed artillery.

Scharnhorst

Blucher also includes a campaign system called Scharnhorst which acts as a pre-game. Players plot the movement of their columns along roads and across the countryside. They must make the difficult decisions about spreading out their forces to control key points, while remaining within supporting distance in order to mass for a battle once the enemy has been located.

Of course your opponent may not let you fight on the field of your choice, with all the forces you would like. Was it wise to have sent so much of your cavalry on reconnaissance now that they arrive late and fatigued for the battle? Did you neglect to secure a key road or town in the rear of your position, forcing you to fight at a disadvantage?

Scharnhorst does away with the traditional wargame roles of 'attacker and defender.' The players script the battle with their own choices of maneuver and objectives, and the fortunes of the campaign may change dramatically once the fighting is underway.
1 vol, 176 pgs 2012 US, SAM MUSTAFA
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1-207372 Mustafa, Sam BLUCHER: War to the Death Card Deck War to the Death, the next expansion set for Bl?cher. This is a boxed set of 216 unit cards covering the armies of the Peninsular War, but with a great many extras as well.

The set contains all unit cards you would need to field any army from Britain, Spain or France (early or late-war), as well as all the minor allied states from both sides, such as the Portuguese, Poles, German and Italian units, and so on. Cards come with point-values already printed, to make army list building super fast and easy.

Cards also represent all the leaders and subcommanders from these armies as well as the Spanish Guerrilla effects.

War to the Death is all you need to create campaigns for the Peninsular theatre or for any game involving the British, Spanish, French, or their allied armies.
1 vol, 216 pgs 2015 US, SAM MUSTAFA
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1-214830 Mustafa, Sam ROMMEL: WWII Game Rules Rules for WWII European and Mediterranean theaters uses grid for movement and combat. Units represent companies and battalions with player as Division commander. Can use minis or 'unit cards' on grid. Includes 13 army lists and rules for amphibious and airborne operations, cavalry, minefields, pioneer, special assault units, and more.1 vol, 144 pgs 2017 US, SAM MUSTAFA
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1-70250 Mustafa, Sam GRANDE ARMEE 8.5x11, 'novel set', no time scale, no fig scale (all base sizes are 3 squares & represent brigade,size units) weather is crucial variable movement,no morale checks(well that you control).,18101 vol, 120 pgs 2009 US, SCALE CREEP MINIATURE
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1-234800 Nesbitt, Will BLOOD OF ANCIENTS: Wargame Rules D10-based miniatures rules with minimal references to charts concentrates on charge and maneuver. Command radius allows for inspiration, but out of command troops are unreliable. We recommend using a hex grid (less arguments) on the table, with one unit per hex. A unit is composed of 4 to 12 bases of figures. One stand of 15mm figures or 1 individually based 28mm figure still equals 40 to 50 combatants. If you don't have or like hexes, the rules provide convert info to free form measurements.

Protect your flanks, use skirmishers to shield other units, and cavalry can be a powerful offensive weapon, but shaky in defense. Massed troops will last longer in combat, but ranged weapons are most effective when fired at massed troops.1 vol, 122 pgs 2022 US, MILITARY MINIATURE PRESS
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1-199415 Neugebauer, Agis BOLT ACTION: Armies of Imperial Japan Following the assault on Pearl Harbor, the Imperial Japanese military saw action across Asia, from the capture and defense of the islands of the Pacific to the occupation of territory in China and Burma. With this latest supplement for Bolt Action, players have all the information they need to build a force of the Emperor's fanatically loyal troops and campaign through some of the most brutal battles of the war. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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3-10002 Nik Gaukroger and Terry Shaw FIELD OF GLORY List 2: IMPERIAL ROME TO THE LATER DARK AGES 3rd Edition ARMY LISTS - BOOK 2 is the second supplement of three for Field of Glory 3rd Edition and covers the Roman Empire to the end of the Dark Ages and Ancient China through the Steppes of Asia. To play the rules you will need a copy of Field of Glory Version 3.1 vol, 152 pgs 2015 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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3-10003 Nik Gaukroger and Terry Shaw FIELD OF GLORY List 3: Army Lists Book 3 - Early Medieval to Late Medieval 3rd Edition ARMY LISTS - BOOK 3 is the third book of Field of Glory Companions for Field of Glory 3rd Edition. This fully edited and updated companion provides players with the opportunity to expand their gameplay with a large selection of armies covering the High Medieval period from the 11th to the 15th centuries. While the Crusades raged in the Holy Land, Europe too was torn apart by war, with the kings of France, England and Spain consolidating their power. When the Mongol Hordes were conquering most of Asia and Eastern Europe, the Turks were building their strength in the Middle East. China rose, fell, and rose again while the Samurai became the ruling elite in Japan. Command new troop types, including French knights, English longbowmen, Swiss halberdiers, Hussite war-wagons, Turkish Janissaries, and the Japanese samurai.

From China and Japan, through the Steppes of Asia to the mighty empires of the Middle East and Europe, and even to the distant empires of Mexico and Peru, lead your armies to compete against your opponents and prove that you can rule supreme.

ARMY LISTS - BOOK 3 is a companion to Field of Glory Version 3, the historical miniatures tabletop wargaming rules system for ancient and medieval wargaming. To play the rules you will need a copy of Field of Glory Version 3.1 vol, 152 pgs 2018 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-61361 Novak, Greg ROUGH RIDERS, THE:V1 8.5x11, history, background color and a scenario for the Spanish-American War with VOLLEY/BAYONET rules1 vol, 64 pgs 2000 CALUMET, OLD GLORY CORP
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1-61362 Novak, Greg ROUGH RIDERS, THE:V2 8.5x11, campaign & additional scenarios for the Spanish-American War using VOLLEY/BAYONET rules1 vol, 48 pgs 2000 CALUMET, OLD GLORY CORP
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1-203540 Oliver, Mike and Costa, Miguel NAPOLEON'S BATTLES: Divisional Commander Napoleon's Battles - Divisional Commander (NB-DC) is a fusion between our Napoleon's Battles Grand Scale rules, and our company level rules Capitan. So you may well find aspects of the two rule sets mingled in NB-DC.

The rules uses the same basing sizes and system of Napoleon's Battles, but at battalion scale, so a Napoleon's Battles 24 miniatures brigade (six bases of four miniatures) is approximately a battalion in Divisional Commander (1 figure equals about 25-30 men). Your Napoleon's Battles armies can be used to play Divisional Commander without any basing change.

DC covers the whole Napoleonic era, including the British-American War of 1812, the forgotten Wars of Liberation in South America, and the last War of the Napoleonic Era: the 1st Carlist War.

DC is designed to play Napoleonic battles of medium size, involving a division, or a small corps, to represent historical battles, or to play balanced games based on a point system that allows players to play fictional scenarios for running campaigns or championships. As with all the Capitan Games rules, we use the online army builder system.

To represent the intense movements and counter movements of the formations in Napoleonic battles, DC uses a system (as do other Capitan Games rules) that allows more flexibility in the game rather than an 'I go, you go' system.

The huge influence of Napoleonic combat systems, tactics, and weaponry (the flintlock musket was the standard weapon for all armies until the later 1840's), meant that they remained the standard throughout the world until the full development of the rifled musket. This weapon, which used percussion caps rather than a spark from a flint, together with rifled artillery, changed tactics and formations and ended the Napoleonic Era.1 vol, 96 pgs 2014 SPAIN, CAPITAN GAMES
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1-208570 Oliver, Mike and Costa, Miguel COMPANY COMMANDER: Tactical Napoleonic Rules Company Commander rules are designed for games between small units of men such as reconnaissance patrols, convoy escorts, intelligence missions, border attacks, and other missions which were given to small groups of selected troops. The actions of small groups of soldiers and the direct commands of their officers are the most important aspects of play. The system simulates the frantic rhythm of an encounter. The 'human factors' of individual initiative, speed and leadership are worth more than the grand tactics of larger battles.

In Company Commander the core rules are the same as Capitan, but they have revised the text, added more examples, new rules for concealed units, a new chapter with a Drill System (combat in close formation), and a totally new system of building the units, more easy and with Army lists, now is not necessary to go to a online builder to select the units.

Although the rules are designed to play mostly Napoleonic era combats they are suitable for the wars of the XVIII & first half of the XIX century; the rules allow players to play Marlburian, Seven Years War & Carlist Wars games, with only minor changes and adjustments.1 vol, 56 pgs 2015 SPAIN, CAPITAN GAMES
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1-204230 Oman, Brent PULSE OF BATTLE 1500BC - 500AD Covers ancient massed combat, roughly the classical ancient period from 1500 BC to 500 AD, using the basic Field of Battle 2nd Edition mechanics, with the capabilities of ancient armies blended into the rule system.

Card Sequence Decks randomize the turn sequence, and allow scenario designers to add special twists to the sequence by inserting unique cards. The fog of war is accounted for by the same Sequence Decks, as players find themselves managing the chaos of battle instead of plotting their next chess or checkers style moves.

Games of 20 unit melee-intensive armies can be completed in around 1 1/2 hours; smaller and larger games vary accordingly. Historical Period Notes are compact military histories that are included for each of 14 periods:

Chariots
* In the Days of Megiddo and Qadesh
* Assyrian Wars

Spears and Pikes
* Greek and Persian Wars
* Wars of the Greek City States
* Alexander's Wars
* Wars of the Diadochi

Early Rome
* 2nd Punic War
* Rome's Rise in the east
* The Wars of Julius Caesar

Imperial Rome
* Conquest and Empire
* Imperial Crises and Decline
* The Late Romans

China
* Han Chinese
* China Divided1 vol, 139 pgs 2013 US, PIQUET
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1-235660 Oman, Brent BATTLE COMMAND: Musket to Rifle 1700-1900 Rules Introduces many more command decisions to a game while maintaining the fog of war through the use of a deck of sequence cards. The Action Matrix allows players to seize opportunities to emphasize specific actions, sometimes having to make a very hard decision on whether to use the card for only one Command group or to instead use the card for a much larger portion of the army. This allows players to get inside the command loop of the enemy and by the choices made, make the enemy face tough decisions of their own.

Armies with a better CiC will have opportunities for more flexibility and better choices than armies with lower rated CiCs. Battle Command is a fast, fun game that emphasizes command and fog of war more than any other game in the Field of Battle/Piquet stable of games. The decisions can be hard, but the rules are not.

Periods Covered:
* War of Spanish Succession 1701-1714
* Great Northern War 1700-1721
* Jacobite Rebellion 1745-1746
* Seven Years War 1756-1763
* American War of Independence 1775-1783
* Napoleonic Wars 1799-1815
* Mexican-American War 1846-1848
* Anglo-Sikh Wars 1845-1846, 1848-1849
* Crimean War 1853-1856
* Franco-Austrian War 1859
* American Civil War 1861-1865
* Austro-Prussian War 1866
* Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871
* Russo-Turkish War 1877
* Anglo-Zulu War 1879
* Anglo-Sudan War 1881-18991 vol, 140 pgs 2023 US, PIQUET
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1-527802 Oman, Brent PIQUET:Hallowed Ground Supplement 1835-1878 Hallowed Ground 2nd Edition. This supplement provides three complete rule sets that cover the 19th century period from the Texas Revolution through the Russo-Turkish War (1836 - 1871).

*REQUIRES MASTER RULES TO PLay1 vol, 162 pgs 2003 HIGHLANDS RANCH, PIQUET
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3-527817 Oman, Brent FIELD OF BATTLE PIQUET: 1642-1900 3rd Edition Field of Battle 3rd Edition: Refined and expanded, with new rules and expanded period specific rules. Covers the period 1642-1899 with the same core rules, but uses period specific rules to capture the tactical nuances of each period. Includes a complete campaign system, Season of Battle. Full color. Includes card pages. The extra decks are not required to use these rules, just
a nice add on.

Field of Battle is a stand-alone game - no additional supplements are necessary. The same basic rules and procedures are used for all periods. Additional period specific rules and playsheets are included for each of the following wars:

English Civil War 1642-1651
War of Spanish Succession 1701-1714
Great Northern War 1700-1721
Jacobite Rebellion 1745-1746
Seven Years War 1756-1763
American War of Independence 1775-1783
Napoleonic Wars 1799-1815
Mexican-American War 1846-1848
Anglo-Sikh Wars 1845-1846, 1848-1849
Crimean War 1853-1856
Franco-Austrian War 1859
American Civil War 1861-1865
Austro-Prussian War 1866
Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871
Russo-Turkish War 1877
Anglo-Zulu War 1879
Anglo-Sudan War 1881-1899

Season of Battle, a complete campaign system, is also included. Season of Battle is easy to play, requires minimal record keeping, and provides context for your Field of Battle games.


1 vol, 156 pgs 2020 US, PIQUET
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1-5278171 Oman, Brent Field of Battle Deluxe Sequence Card Decks - double decks Field Of Battle 3rd EDITION Deluxe Sequence Card Deck Double Deck. This is two 54 card sequence decks for Field Of Battle Horse and Musket period rules. Two decks to enhance your game play. It is a great addition to an already great game1 vol, 130 pgs 2020 US, PIQUET
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1-5278172 Oman, Brent Season of Battle Campaign Card Deck One 54 card Casino quality playing card deck. Includes the map cards for Season of Battle.
1 vol, 130 pgs 2020 US, PIQUET
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1-527817B Oman, Brent FIELD OF BATTLE PIQUET: 1642-1900 3rd Edition Bundle with both Card Decks Field of Battle 3rd Edition: Refined and expanded, with new rules and expanded period specific rules. Covers the period 1642-1899 with the same core rules, but uses period specific rules to capture the tactical nuances of each period.

Field of Battle is a stand-alone game - no additional supplements are necessary. The same basic rules and procedures are used for all periods. Additional period specific rules and playsheets are included for each of the following wars:

English Civil War 1642-1651
War of Spanish Succession 1701-1714
Great Northern War 1700-1721
Jacobite Rebellion 1745-1746
Seven Years War 1756-1763
American War of Independence 1775-1783
Napoleonic Wars 1799-1815
Mexican-American War 1846-1848
Anglo-Sikh Wars 1845-1846, 1848-1849
Crimean War 1853-1856
Franco-Austrian War 1859
American Civil War 1861-1865
Austro-Prussian War 1866
Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871
Russo-Turkish War 1877
Anglo-Zulu War 1879
Anglo-Sudan War 1881-1899

Season of Battle, a complete campaign system, is also included. Season of Battle is easy to play, requires minimal record keeping, and provides context for your Field of Battle games.1 vol, 156 pgs 2020 US, PIQUET
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1-527818 Oman, Brent FIELD OF BATTLE PIQUET: WWII Field of Battle: WW2 covers 1939-45 and is a stand alone game. Includes ratings and organizational charts for all the major combatants. Games with division per side can be resolved in 2 to 4 hours.1 vol, 109 pgs 2009 US, PIQUET
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1-527819 Oman, Brent COMMAND PIQUET: Covers 1700-1900 A stand-alone product that puts emphasis on both command and officer ability in am attempt to meet tactical challenges, two scales Tactical and Grand Tactical1 vol, 98 pgs 2005 NY, PIQUET SYSTEMS
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1-210780 Ottenberg, Mike A NEW KOREAN CRISIS Scenario book depicts 12 notional skirmishes within the context of a fictitious war for gamers to use on the miniature table. It covers events prior, during, and after a postulated modern war on the Korean peninsula. Four of these skirmishes are inter-connected in a mini-campaign depicting an assault on a US airbase. All were created to explore various aspects of a major conflict where special forces will be deployed to conduct reconnaissance, direct action and related operations. Although designed with the SOF Warrior game system in mind, these skirmishes can be enjoyed with any set of modern conflict wargame rules.1 vol, 90 pgs 2016 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-81980 Pagano, Chris PANZERTRUPPE:WWII 1:1 rules 6mm/10mm 8.5x11, for 1:1 gaming, diagrams/illust, tank charts of for all the major powers, templates, ten years in the 'play testing', basic rules are only a few pages, optional rules for Advanced play.1 vol, 32 pgs 2006 US, LMW WORKS
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1-65361 Palmer, Chris GASLIGHT:The Journals of Victoria Hawkes Follow the adventures of Victoria Hawkes in the battles/campaigns of the American Civil War, also six Victorian SF scenarios, illust.1 vol, 84 pgs 2002 NY, LMW WORKS
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2-195890 Palmer, Chris and Surdo, Buck G.A.S.L.I.G.H.T. COMPENDIUM Gaslight is a set of rules for fighting skirmishes in the Victorian era. Bands of stout-hearted Extras are led by Main Characters - from the streets of London to the hills of South Africa and from the glorious charges of the Crimea to the maelstrom of the American Civil War. Gaslight was based on the popular Blood and Swash / Thunder and Plunder rules. These rules were written with the works of Victorian science fiction authors in mind, such as H.G. Wells, Jules Verne, and H. Ryder Haggard, and a nod toward Hollywood.

Contains all the sets and all the updates, 92 pages of full color.1 vol, 190 pgs 2014 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-190390 Palmer, Christopher and Surdu, John Buck LOOK SARGE, NO CHARTS:American Civil War 8.5x11, dynamic mechanics that allow players to fight battles, not rules. When you play LSNC:ACW you will be challenged and excited.1 vol, 56 pgs 2009 US, L.M.W WORKS
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1-207560 Parker, Chris LIGHT BOBS: Battalion Level Warfare During the American Revolution - Revised Edition After the successful sell out of the first edition of Light Bobs, we decided to do upgrade the text with rewritten melee and battalion line morale rules, clearer examples, five new scenarios, improved table of contents, numbered paragraphs, and a spiral binder with tear-out QRS.1 vol, 48 pgs 2015 US, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-226860 Parker, Chris D-DAY TO BERLIN: Wargame Rules for Corps Level Battles In WWII D-Day to Berlin (DDtB) is an abstract treatment of corps-level actions on the Western Front 1944-1945.

Players are Division and corps commanders, with each commanding one or more Divisions. Each player maneuvers his units and attacks the enemy player, hoping to destroy as many enemy units as possible and gain objectives while minimizing his losses while denying the enemy his objectives.

DDtB is a fast playing game that can be concluded in a reasonable amount of time. An average game is usually over in 2-3 hours.1 vol, 48 pgs 2021 US, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-59930 Parker, Chris DAY OF BATTLE - The Middle Ages 2nd Edition full color Great set of medieval rules allows you to field medieval armies as a great warlord. Choose your style of play via your warlord type (Raider, Mercenary, or Chivalric) and the clever honor mechanism rewards your actions -- and punishes your failures -- in every battle. The higher the honor, the more capable and prestigious your leader. Makes for a great campaign-style series of battles every time you play a one-off game.

Summon your forces through simulated feudal system using deck of regular playing cards. Stand-based system, variable moves, special formations such as shield wall and wedge, and 10 domains (Army Lists) allow you build armies for Normans, Anglo-Saxons, feudal English, feudal Scots, feudal French, feudal Germans, Crusaders, Seljuk Turk, 100 Years War French, 100 Years War English, and Wars of the Roses.

8.5x11, well-illustrated, two card-stock reference cards included.1 vol, 56 pgs 2012 US, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-59932 Parker, Chris DAY OF BATTLE - The Norman Conquest Day of Battle Supplement set in the 11th century follows the rise of the Normans in France. March with them to England, Italy, Byzantium, and beyond to the beginnings of the First Crusade. A copy of Day of Battle: The Middle Ages is required. Supplement includes: 15 new Army Lists for Northern Europe, Italy, and Byzantium -- Normans, Vikings, Papal Italians, and 12 more; Advanced Warlord and Campaign Rules; Includes Dynasty (an area based campaign for one to five players); Three area maps: England, France, and Italy; and two battle scenarios: Hastings and Durrazo.1 vol, 52 pgs 2012 US, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-59933 Parker, Chris DAY OF BATTLE - Crusader Warfare Crusader Warfare is the latest Day of Battle - the Middle Ages supplement covering the period 950AD to 1450AD. The Reconquista, The Baltic Crusade, The Albergensian Crusade and The Crusades in the Levant are all covered. Each chapter gets new Domains and a new campaign map for our medieval campaign system 'Dynasty.' Included in this sourcebook are 20 new Domains (Army Lists) and four new maps. Though a copy of Day of Battle: the Middle Ages is recommended, readers may easily convert the Domains and campaign system for use with other popular rule sets.1 vol, 48 pgs 2012 US, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-217580 Pearce, Glenn POLEMOS: Ruse de Guerre Rules Rules cover the North American Wars from 1754 to 1815 including the French and Indian War 1754-1763, the American War of Independence 1775-1783, and the War of 1812. Contains detailed listings of the forces involved in eight major battles of the period, enabling you to field forces from Britain, France, and America. Includes 'tear out' QRS.1 vol, 58 pgs 2018 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-213740 Peers, Chris DEATH IN THE DARK CONTINENT Set in late 19th century Africa, this miniatures ruleset allows players to field armies representing African Tribes, European Invaders, and Native Kingdoms -- 80 different army lists cover all the vastly different forces in Sub-Saharan Africa 1870 to 1899.

Includes a historical background to the situation in Africa 1870-99, a who's who of the major players, and a 'bonus' skirmish game. Illustrated with modern photographs of painted miniatures and contemporary illustrations and contemporary photographs.1 vol, 175 pgs 2017 UK, NORTH STAR
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1-89690 Peers, Chris TOOTH AND CLAW:Rules for Prehistoric Animal Hunt'g All the players in Tooth and Claw take on the role of hunters, with the animals being controlled by the rules themselves. Also includes scenarios.1 vol, 32 pgs 2009 UK, NORTH STAR
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1-967007 Peers, Chris ON THE SEVEN SEAS: Wargames Rules for the Age of Piracy and Adventure c.1500-1730 On the Seven Seas is a set of wargames rules covering the high adventure and low morals of the world of the pirate. The rules cover licensed privateers such as da Gama and Drake, ruthless pirates of the Spanish Main, Blackbeard, the Barbary corsairs, the wako of the Far East, not to mention the anti-pirate squadrons, Spanish garrisons and native warriors from around the world that found themselves at odd with generations of sea-borne reavers. The focus of the game is on boarding actions and the exploits of pirate crews on land, and the rules offer a quick-to-learn basic game based around individual characters and small units of rank-and-file.

Contents: Introduction, The Battle Rules, Characters, Naval Encounters, Campaigns and Adventures, Army Lists, and Quick Reference Sheet.1 vol, 64 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-195940 Perla, Peter edited by John Curry PETER PERLA'S ART OF WARGAMING: A Guide for Professionals and Hobbyists This reprint book covers professional military wargames and recreational wargames from perspective of professional wargaming in the defense industry and as a gaming hobbyist. He evaluates their similarities and differences, including use by the Naval War College, then takes a more philosophical turn by defining the fundamental principles of what wargaming is, what it is not, and describes the subjects that wargaming is most useful for exploring. He also suggests how best to take advantage of its capabilities and downplay its limitations. Last, he examines modern trends in wargaming in the light of these historical perspectives and theoretical principles and then projects them into the future.
1 vol, 327 pgs 2011 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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1-2052902 Phillips, Colin SKIRMISH AFRIKA AFRIKA is an imaginary continent set in the modern world. This book contains 9 scenarios and all the background information players need to create forces (ORBATS) for each of the 14 countries and UN Peacekeepers, Private Military Contractors, and Guerrillas.

This book contains detailed background on 14 new and original Afrikaan Countries. Within this continent, its countries have a diverse range of problems that includes everything from warlike aggressive neighbors to internal dissent and terrorism. At the same time these countries deal with the specter of modern colonialism. This takes many forms including aid dependency, unscrupulous trade deals and arms supplies from countries as diverse as China, India, Europe, and the USA.1 vol, 124 pgs 2017 NEW ZEALAND, RADIO DISHDASH PUBS
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1-2052901 Phillips, Colin and Pooch, Chris MAALINTII RANGERS: Day of the Ranger Scenarios for Skirmish Sangin This 88-page Battle Book includes additional scenarios and rules for the Skirmish Sangin miniatures game. Includes the key scenarios and all the additional rules to re-enact the Battle of Mogadishu - a battle made world famous, first by the book, then the film of Black Hawk Down.1 vol, 88 pgs 2015 NEW ZEALAND, RADIO DISHDASH PUBS
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1-205290 Phillips, Colin and Watterson, Craig SKIRMISH SANGIN: Skirmish Rules for Modern Afghanistan Players control either modern Western military forces (ISAF) or insurgent militias. Playing at an individual figure level, players get to feel the intenseness of adrenaline fueled modern warfare, while still dealing with the responsibility of command. The rules are simple to learn, with games playable with a single squad aside, to platoon level games.

* Simple, fast combat rules that enable furious tabletop skirmish battles
* Information and rules for creation of professional and insurgent forces
* A full array of modern weapons and armour for both sides
* Rules for off table support ranging from snipers to heavy weapon platoons, fast air and helicopters
* A game that plays as easily with two people as it does with multiple players.
* A set of rules that provides an intense and compelling tabletop game regardless of whether you field four figures per side or 40.1 vol, 172 pgs 2014 NEW ZEALAND, RADIO DISHDASH PUBS
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1-2052903 Phillips, Colin and Watterson, Craig PLAUSIBLE DENIABILITY: Spec Ops Missions for Skirmish Sangin Contains 12 Special Forces scenarios for Skirmish Sangin. It includes 9 ORBATS of Special Forces teams ranging from DELTA to GROM and all the associated rules to run a Special Operations campaign using the Skirmish Sangin Rules.1 vol, 88 pgs 2017 NEW ZEALAND, RADIO DISHDASH PUBS
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1-205291 Phillips, Colin and Watterson, Craig SANGIN DESPATCHES NO. 1: Scenarios & Rules for Modern Afghanistan In this first supplement to Skirmish Sangin, a 64-page full color booklet, players get additional ORBATS including Canadians, Germans, and Afghanistan National Police (ANP), seven new scenarios, plus campaign and character experience rules, advice on how to play Skirmish Sangin and tactics articles written by ex-military personnel.1 vol, 68 pgs 2014 NEW ZEALAND, RADIO DISHDASH PUBS
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1-205292 Phillips, Colin and Watterson, Craig SANGIN DESPATCHES NO. 2: Scenarios & Rules In this supplement players get six new scenarios, additional rules for JTAC's, Helicopters, Drones and Combat Engineers. A new 16-page Taliban ORBAT that includes everything you need to know about building a Taliban Insurgent force, including Chechen allies.1 vol, 76 pgs 2014 NEW ZEALAND, RADIO DISHDASH PUBS
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1-882811 Poli, James EISENKREUZ: Wehrmacht General's Handbook for Panzer Korps Covers the complete Wehrmacht and Heer assets for use with Panzer Korps from 1939 to the end of the war at the divisional level. From brigades to foreign contingents, Eisenkreuz covers all the vehicles, weapons and organizations you will need to play. Includes all major vehicles and organizations, Brigades, Divisions, and Special Formations, the various specialized battalion formations, details organization at the Divisional Level, extensive tactics and techniques, Glossary, Panzer Korps statistics, includes Marine, Luftwaffe, and Construction contingents. A comprehensive look at the Wehrmacht for the wargamer.1 vol, 407 pgs 2011 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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1-882815 Poli, James WHEN BRITAIN FEARED NONE: British General's Handbook WHEN BRITAIN FEARED NONE covers the organizational structures of the British Army from 1940 to 1945 at the Divisional level. Covering most combat organizational configurations -- British Army Territorial, Commonwealth, and Dominian forces.

Covers Airborne, Artillery, Armored formations, and more! Breaks down the command structures into their respective parts. Aides in understanding the rapidly changing organizations. Vehicle and Aircraft lists. Combat Analysis of actual historical performance. Period strategies and commentary from the front. An overview of all the major nations that contributed to the war effort!

Complete scenarios included extensive Orders of Battle for certain theaters to aide in scenario creation.1 vol, 176 pgs 2015 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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1-195030 Priestley, Rick HAIL CAESAR: Battles with Model Soldiers in the Ancient Era Ancients rule set is designed with 28mm models in mind - although the game is equally playable with 20, 15, 10, and 6mm models and all sizes in-between. The game adapts easily to different styles and sizes of bases. The overall width of units needs to be specified more exactly. This is to ensure that combats and supports work out correctly over the extended combats that are common in ancient battles.

The rules recommend models are based into convenient multiples to facilitate changing formations and for ease of handling. Also recommend that foot skirmishers, horse archers, and light cavalry are based individually as the rules allow these units to fight in a dispersed formation with the models spread out. The only absolute constraint is that standard sized units occupy roughly the same frontage when deployed in their usual fighting formations.1 vol, 200 pgs 2016 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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2-195030 Priestley, Rick HAIL CAESAR: Battles with Model Soldiers in the Ancient Era - 2nd Edition Updated version of Hail Caesar rule set includes amended rules, new rules for sieges, and the extension of the timeline to include such conflicts as the Hundred Years War and the War of the Roses.

Ancients rule set is designed with 28mm models in mind - although the game is equally playable with 20, 15, 10, and 6mm models and all sizes in-between. The game adapts easily to different styles and sizes of bases. The overall width of units needs to be specified more exactly. This is to ensure that combats and supports work out correctly over the extended combats that are common in ancient battles.

The rules recommend models based into convenient multiples to facilitate changing formations and for ease of handling. Also recommend that foot skirmishers, horse archers, and light cavalry are based individually as the rules allow these units to fight in a dispersed formation with the models spread out. The only absolute constraint is that standard sized units occupy roughly the same frontage when deployed in their usual fighting formations.1 vol, 236 pgs 2023 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-195031 Priestley, Rick HAIL CAESAR: Army Lists Vol. 1: Biblical and Classical In this, our first expansion for Hail Caesar, Rick presents no less than 63 army lists for the Biblical and Classical periods along with points costs and army composition. It is also replete with the images of fantastic armies that you can expect from a Warlord Games book.

The armies covered are:

BIBLICAL:
Old and Middle Kingdom Egypt
Nubian
Akkad and Sumer
Early Arab Raiders
Amorite Babylonia
Canaanites
Hittites
Mitanni
Mycenean and Minoan
New Kingdom Egyptian
Early Assyrian
North European Bronze age
Libyan
Sea Peoples
Israel and Judeah
Assyrian Empire
Neo-Babylonian
Urartu

CLASSICAL:
Scythian
Saite Egyptian
Lydian
Kyrenean Greek
Early Achaemenid Persian
Early Carthaginian
Hoplite Greek
Thracian
Samnites
Later Hoplite Greek army
Pauravan and Mauryan Indians
Syracusian
Camillan Rome
Gauls
Illyrian
Later Achaemenid Persian
Alexandrian Macedonian
Qin China
Alexander's Successors
Hellenistic Greek
Bactrian Greek
Carthaginian
Galatians
Parthians
Republican Rome
Numidian
Merotic Kushite
Spanish
Late Macedonian
Seleucid
Ptolemaic
Han China
Pyrrhic
Celtiberian
Early German
Maccabean Jewish
Sarmatians
Artaxiad Armenian
Ancient Britons
Mithandric Pontic
Dacian
Marian Roman
Imperial Roman
Jewish Revolt
Kushan


1 vol, 96 pgs 2011 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-195033 Priestley, Rick HAIL CAESAR: Army Lists Volume 3: Rome's Dacian Wars At the end of the first century AD, the Roman Empire was the greatest military power the world had ever seen. All of Western Europe south of the Rhine and the Danube, southern Britain, North Africa, Egypt, the Balkans and most of the Levant was under its control. The mighty Roman army and its legions had rarely known defeat in living memory - and never for very long.

One upstart state and its wily, aggressive leader refused to bend the knee. For almost 20 years, and against all odds, King Decebalus of Dacia defied Rome from his fortress capital deep within the Carpathian Mountains. Composed of thousands of savage tribesmen and heavily armored Sarmatian lancers, Dacia's armies proved to be powerful enough to keep the legions at bay. All this was to change with the ascension of the soldier-emperor Trajan, leading to one of antiquity's greatest conflicts - the Dacian Wars.

This supplement for Hail Caesar focuses on Rome's wars under Trajan against the Dacians and their Sarmatian allies. Featured battles include Adamclisi, Tapae, and the Siege of Sarmizegetusa Regia. Also included are rules for playing skirmish games, fighting sieges, and using warships, as well as campaign and hobby ideas.1 vol, 84 pgs 2013 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-190680 Priestly, Rick and Johnson, Jervis BLACK POWDER: 2nd Standard Edition Recreate the great battles of the 18th and 19th centuries with armies of model soldiers on the tabletop.

As well as providing for the fundamentals of warfare such as the command of troops, movement on the battlefield, the effects of musketry and artillery, and the role of morale, the book includes numerous examples of further rules allowing the player to tailor games to their own preferences.

Includes 12 battles:
* Battle of Elixheim - War of the Spanish Succession, 1705
* Battle of Clifton Moor - Jacobite Rising, 1745
* Raid on Fort Ligonier - French and Indian War, 1758
* Battle of Chinsurah - Seven Years' War, 1759
* Battle of Bunker Hill - American War of Independence, 1775
* Battle of North Point - The War of 1812, 1814
* Quatre Bras - Napoleonic War, 1815
* The Eve of Waterloo - Napoleonic War, 1815
* Battle of Kernstown - American Civil War, 1862
* Battle of Antietam - American Civil War, 1862
* Battle of Dead Man's Creek - Sioux War, 1876-77
* Action on the iNyezane - Zululand, 18791 vol, 184 pgs 2018 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-190681 Priestly, Rick and Johnson, Jervis BLACK POWDER: Last Argument of Kings This supplement for the Black Powder game provides an overview of the main conflicts and armies of this period, includes army lists and special rules to enable you to refight wars of the period using the Black Powder rules, and offers scenarios for the most dramatic battles of the time. Featured conflicts include:

* The War of the Spanish Succession - the Battle of Blenheim (1704)
* The Great Northern War - the Battle of Holowczyn (1708)
* The Austro-Turkish Wars - the Battle of Petrovardin (1716)
* The War of the Austrian Succession - the Battle of Fontenoy (1745)
* The Wars of the English Succession - the 1745 Rebellion
* The Seven Years' War - the Battle of Hundorf (1762)
* War in the Colonies - The French Indian War & The War in India
* Raids and Invasions - Amphibious Warfare in the 18th Century1 vol, 112 pgs 2011 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-206630 Pringle, Chris BLOODY BIG BATTLES: Rules for Wargaming the Late Nineteenth Century This new ruleset does exactly what its title says. It is intended for fighting the biggest, bloodiest battles of 1850-1900 in a manageable way. The specific design goals are to tackle the major battles such as Solferino, Gettysburg, Koniggratz, Sedan or Plevna, often spanning several days' combat; to fit them on a 6'x4' tabletop; and to fight them in their entirety, in a single 3-to-4-hour session, with typically 4 players.

BBB is not suitable for small actions of a few thousand men a side. There are plenty of rulesets that do that. But none do what BBB does, namely; Enabling players to command entire armies of 100,000+ men a side; Fitting battlefields of up to 20km across on the table; While still producing a fast, fun game and a result in an evening. Turn sequence: IGO-UGO.

Scale varies according to the battle but is typically: Figure scale 1,500 men or 36 cannon per 1-inch base (organized into multi-base units usually of 3-7 infantry, 2-3 cavalry or 1 artillery base); Ground scale 1 inch equals 200-250 yards; and Timescale of 1 hour per turn.

Command and Control: highly scenario-dependent. An army's command quality is reflected partly by how many generals get represented on table, partly by how units are rated.
Movement: Units roll 2D6 to move. Simple memorizable movement table incorporates elements such as difficult terrain, generalship and doctrine, troop quality and morale.
Fire Combat: calculated by adding fire points of all bases firing at a target unit. 2D6 fire table to determine casualties, recorded by base removal.
Assault: Opposed D6 roll incorporating a few relevant factors.1 vol, 56 pgs 2014 US, J&D PUBLICATIONS
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1-206631 Pringle, Chris BLOODY BIG EUROPEAN BATTLES: Wargame Scenarios for the Late Nineteenth Century Scenarios - BBB is not meant for tournament games or for casual, throw-the-toys-on-the-table games. It is meant for fighting historical battles. BBB and its companion volume, Bloody Big European Battles, therefore provide fully playtested scenarios for 16 of the most important battles of the period. Further free scenarios are also available on the web.

All the scenarios fit the battles they depict into a beautiful, tightly engineered game structure. They have clear, simple, but carefully thought-out victory conditions, designed both to recreate the historical situation and to generate an exciting and balanced game that can be completed in a sensible period of time. A particular joy of fighting historical actions on this scale is that usually both sides have several different viable strategies available, meaning the scenarios are full of replay value and can produce quite different games each time.
1 vol, 51 pgs 2014 US, J&D PUBLICATIONS
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1-206633 Pringle, Chris BLOODY BIG BATTLES IN INDIA: Wargame Scenarios for Warfare in India 1803 - 1858 The major states of India, especially the Maratha Confederacy and the Sikh state in the Punjab, were among the most redoubtable opponents of the extension of British power in the sub-continent. The size and technological sophistication of their forces posed major problems for East India Company commanders in the field and frequently threatened them with defeat.

BBBI lets you refight 16 of the most important battles of the period from the Second Maratha War (1803-1806) to the Sepoy Uprising ('Indian Mutiny') of 1857-1858. The scenarios offer a wide range of terrain and tactical situations, balanced scenarios with asymmetrical armies, unusual troops - Gurkhas, camel rockets, and ghazis, and many scenario options to explore 'what-ifs' and increase replay value. Campaign options allow players to link battles so that each has consequences for the next.1 vol, 54 pgs 2022 US, J&D PUBLICATIONS
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1-206634 Pringle, Chris BLOODY BIG HUNGARY '48 BATTLES: Hungary 1848-1849 Contains 16 scenarios for battles during the Hungarian War of Independence of 1848-1849. Each scenario provides the historical situation, simple victory conditions, and forces. Most also offer scenario options to explore what-ifs and increase replay value. Campaign options allow players to link battles so that each has consequences for the next. BBHB is a scenario book for use with the Bloody Big Battles wargames rules (BBB).

The Hungarian War of Independence was the largest and longest of the conflicts arising from Europe's Year of Revolution in 1848. It lasted a year, saw half a million troops engaged, and generated dozens of significant engagements on three major fronts. Dedicated research now makes this neglected conflict accessible to wargamers.1 vol, 54 pgs 2022 US, J&D PUBLICATIONS
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1-85720 Protz, Bill BATAILLES DE L'ANCIEN REGIME 1740-1763(BAR) Quick play for all size games and miniature scales, if you know the 18th Century you can play right away using only the reference charts; adapted from the successful DRUMS OF WAR ALONG THE MOHAWK set.1 vol, 72 pgs 2007 US, BILL PROTZ
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1-84390 RCFM team POOR BLOODY INFANTRY:Company Level Combat in WW2 A4, intended to simulate supported company levelactions in 15/20mm, play aids, (8) pages of color,suitable for competition games, company o/b's.1 vol, 120 pgs 2006 UK, PETER PIG
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1-216660 Reid, Steve and Paler, George and Archer, Gary DESPERATE MEASURES: Japan Turns to Suicide Check Your 6-compatible scenario book with 48 scenarios.1 vol, 76 pgs 2018 US, I-94 ENTERPRISES
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1-219760 RFCM Team PIECES OF EIGHT 140 + pages of rules covering historical sea fights, land raids, and campaigns. All focused on the buccaneers, pirates, and privateers of the 17th century. The three books are bound into one. The usual Peter Pig lay flat wire binding. Three great games all in one publication. rules include Playsheets bound in and separate.

Extra sheets can be downloaded, free of charge from the Peter Pig website.1 vol, 140 pgs 2019 UK, PETER PIG
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1-193280 RFCM Team 2007 CIVIL WAR BATTLES CWB is designed for the battles of the American Civil War.

The rules are principally designed for 15mm gaming. However the rules do include a simple conversion for 25/28mm figures.

There are 15mm playsheets and there are 28mm playsheets (with all the converted measurements already on them, so no 'in your head conversions' needed)

1 vol, 136 pgs 2010 UK, PETER PIG
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1-195530 RFCM Team 2011 HAMMERIN' IRON The first version of these ACW naval rules came out 20+ years ago. This 2011 edition uses many of the earlier mechanisms but now includes a scenario generator, more ship statistics, fire rafts, torpedo boats, mines, submarines, and forts. Excellent. The rules include order cards and play sheets. No additional books needed. Gives a really nice game in 2.5 hours or less. A wire spine allows the book to be laid flat when gaming.

All mechanisms use 6-sided dice, 1/600th or 1/1200th scale ships, fixed and free hex
systems, scenario generator, and victory point system.1 vol, 80 pgs 2011 UK, PETER PIG
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1-217960 Richter, Florian EUROPEAN BUILDINGS: 28mm Paper Models for 18th & 19th Century Wargames Add-on supplement not just for Helion's famous 'Paper Boys' book series, but suitable for other wargames periods and systems too. In this book you will find all the building you need for a 18th and 19th rural or city landscaped terrain. Includes 22 pages of artwork intended to be cut straight out of the book pages. Subjects to include village buildings, a church, farmhouse, windmill etc. The models are scaled to 28mm, but through deft use of a photocopier can be re-scaled for other popular sizes of figures.1 vol, 48 pgs 2018 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-79455 Riley, Peter POLEMOS:AMERICAN CIVIL WAR As usual from POLEMOS two set of rules in one publication. 'On They Came' allows the players to fight Corps size games and 'Crisis of Allegiance' the Big Battles of the period. Play aids.1 vol, 80 pgs 2008 UK, BACCUS 6MM LTD
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1-79456 Riley, Peter POLEMOS:FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR As usual from POLEMOS two set of rules in one publication. 'Commandant de Bataille' is for the smaller size games and 'Kommandant der Armee' for the Big Battles of the period. Play aids.1 vol, 80 pgs 2008 UK, BACCUS 6MM LTD
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1-527812 Roach, James PIQUET:JUMP OR BURN-Aerial Warfare in WWI A stand alone product that uses dice & cards but does not require PIQUET MASTER RULES1 vol, 110 pgs 2005 NY, PIQUET SYSTEMS
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1-191800 Rodgers, Bob IMPERIAL LANCERS: Grand Tactical Napoleonic Rules Each infantry base represents a battalion, each cavalry base a squadron, and each artillery base a battery. Players are placed in the role of a Divisional commander. Play aids, army lists, and scenarios included. Full color. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2010 US, THE TIN DICTATOR
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1-231340 Rodgers, Bob BIBLES & BUFF COATS: English Civil War Rules 1642-1651 Tactical ECW rule set feature scale of 1 inch equals 50 feet, one figure is between 10 and 50 men, and one rank of figures equals three ranks of men. 1 turn equals between five and 10 minutes. Five types of guns. Three levels of training for troops. Quick reference sheets are included. Points systems with six sample army lists. Three scenarios: Auldearn, Briggate Leeds, and Edge Hill. List of commanders. Index.1 vol, 90 pgs 2022 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-44669 Rumford, Colin RAPID FIRE-SUPPLEMENT # 9: Monty's Desert Battles Monty's Desert Battles by Richard Marsh. 80 full color pages packed with information. Illustrated orders of battle including all the British tank units at El Alamein and a complete guide to Panzer Army Afrika. 8 scenarios, gaming/modeling/painting guide, special 'Alamein' rules and information on tactics and formations.1 vol, 80 pgs 2012 UK, NORTH STAR
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1-44651 Rumford, Colin and Marsh, Richard Rapid Fire Reloaded Latest version of the Rapid Fire Basic Rules for WWII wargaming with miniatures. The original fast-play rules are now even faster, with new mechanisms and streamlined systems. Play using the standard Rapid Fire 1:15 figure and 1:5 vehicle ratios for brigade-level engagements, or use for 1:1 skirmishes or even 1:45/1:15 divisional level battles.

Handy A5 size booklet you can hold in one hand during games
Fully compatible with the advanced rules section of 'Rapid Fire!'
Easy to pick up for experienced Rapid Fire players and ideal for newcomers to RF.
Free online 'Reloaded' vehicle and gun charts for many nations.
Includes two 'battlegrouped', points-balanced forces and a Normandy scenario that you can play to 'action learn' the rules
1 vol, 16 pgs 2020 UK, RAPID FIRE
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1-44652 Rumford, Colin and Marsh, Richard RAPID FIRE: Reloaded Extra Provides additional rules for some of the more specialist or unusual activities that armies carried out on the WWII battlefield. The 16-page A5 booklet includes paratroops and gliders, ground attacks by aircraft, amphibious landings, minefields, engineering, and much more.1 vol, 16 pgs 2022 UK, RAPID FIRE
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1-44653 Rumford, Colin and Marsh, Richard RAPID FIRE: The Canadians in Normandy This 24-page A5 full color booklet features four scenarios based on the actions of the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division in the opening stages of the Normandy Campaign (6th to 9th June 1944): Juno Beach and the the Canadian 7th Infantry Brigade, The Push on Carpiquet Airfield, The Putot Counter-Attack, and Bretteville l'Orgueilleuse. All are designed to be played on a standard 6x4 foot battlefield. The booklet features graphical representation of all the orders of battle and the battlemaps .and for the first time, an image of each of our tabletops.1 vol, 24 pgs 2022 UK, RAPID FIRE
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1-44654 Rumford, Colin and Marsh, Richard RAPID FIRE: CRETE: The Airborne Assault This full-color booklet provides scenarios for the four most important landings of Operation Mercury: the invasion of Crete by German Fallschirmjager on 20th May 1941. Against alert New Zealand, Australian, British, and Greek defenders, the German parachute and glider assaults on Maleme, Prison Valley (east of Maleme), Retimo, and Heraklion were close fought battles that hung in the balance. Capturing the uncertainty of the real thing, these scenarios are designed to be played with our Reloaded and Reloaded Extra rules (or RF2 if players prefer) and include historical backgrounds, full graphic orbats, battle maps, and special rules.1 vol, 32 pgs 2022 UK, RAPID FIRE
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1-44673 Rumford, Colin and Marsh, Richard RAPID FIRE Normandy Battlegroups A full color, fully illustrated order of battle book for recreating the Normandy battles in June 1944.
Manageable forces that capture the 'feel' of the key divisions. Includes 400 point, 200 point and custom units representing British 3rd and 50th Infantry Divisions, British 7th Armoured Division, Canadian 3rd Infantry Division. US 101st Airborne, 2nd Armored and 29th Infantry Division, German 21st Panzer, 12th SS Panzer, Panzer Lehr, 352nd Infantry, 17th SS Panzer Grenadier, 91st Air Landing Divisions and 6th Fallschirmjager Regiment. Points-balanced battlegroups give both sides a fighting chance of victory.1 vol, 40 pgs 2013 UK
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1-44674 Rumford, Colin and Marsh, Richard RAPID FIRE NORMANDY BATTLEGAMES: Scenarios 13 historical scenarios (3 of which can be played us a Carentan mini-campaign): Villiers-le-Sec, Leibsey, Norrey and Putot, La Fiere, Cambes, Le Bas de Ranville and Herouvillette, Cristot, Villers Bocage, Across the Elle, Operation Mitten, St Come-du-Mont, Defence of Carentan, and Battle for Carentan.

Designed to fight with the forces from Normandy Battlegroups. Historical backgrounds, battle maps, victory conditions and organizational variations. Additional Normandy rules. New standardized terrain system that makes setting up simpler. Two new Battlegroups in graphic format for British 6th Airborne and US 82nd Airborne Divisions.1 vol, 40 pgs 2016 UK
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1-44675 Rumford, Colin and Marsh, Richard RAPID FIRE: Blitzkrieg Battlegroups The latest in our series of Rapid Fire Battlegroup books is Blitzkrieg Battlegroups, our first-ever publication to cover the early war period in Western Europe. Blitzkrieg Battlegroups provides RF players with 400-point and 200-point (the latter with an additional four 50-point reinforcement options) for eight German, four British, and four French divisions, all selected because they fought in key actions during the German thrust from the Ardennes to the Channel coast in May 1940. Players can use them to re-fight historical actions, or just as handy points-matched early war forces to build and battle against each other.

Blitzkrieg Battlegroups' 64-pages are packed with our trademark full-color graphic orbats, plus historical backgrounds, photos of 20mm wargames figures and vehicles to inspire your making and painting, and comprehensive vehicle and gun charts with all the movement and fire stats you need to play. And, as with our companion Normandy Battlegroups and Normandy Battlegames books, a future Blitzkrieg Battlegames publication is planned to provide historical scenarios for the Battlegroup forces.1 vol, 64 pgs 2017 UK, RAPID FIRE
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1-44676 Rumford, Colin and Marsh, Richard MARKET GARDEN - 2nd upgunned edition of this RAPID FIRE campaign book New, comprehensive guide to wargaming the battles that followed the audacious Allied attempt to create an airborne 'carpet' over three major river crossings in the eastern Netherlands and drive an armored spearhead into the Ruhr. Distilling years of research and wargaming experience, Operation Market Garden provides what you need to recreate this famous campaign on your wargames table. Includes:

Campaign narrative and modular table layout for fighting the key aspects of the campaign.
Graphic orders of battle for XXX Corps, the Allied parachute and glider formations and the complex assortment of German forces that opposed them. All 'battlegrouped' so you can assemble points-balanced forces.
Six scenarios with detailed battle maps so you can game key moments in the campaign.
Special rules, including para drop and glider landing.
Photographs of key locations, wargames forces and spectacular model urban scenery to inspire your own Market Garden build up.
Specially commissioned artwork
1 vol, 64 pgs 2020 UK, RAPID FIRE
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1-44677 Rumford, Colin and Marsh, Richard RAPID FIRE: Blitzkrieg Battlegames The sister publication to Blitzkrieg Battlegroups is now in stock! Includes 14 scenarios covering games of all sizes that are supported by historical background, special rules, and battle maps, plus 54 photos of the British, French, and German forces used in the playtests. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2022 UK, RAPID FIRE
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1-235140 Russell, Nathan HARD CITY: Noir Roleplaying Character creation generates competent yet flawed individuals and focuses on what sets them apart as they walk the fine line between right and wrong. Mechanics place the emphasis on the momentum of the plot, while the sandbox setting provides evocative hooks for adventures -- fight crooks, rescue the innocent, thwart blackmail plots (or start them!), or uncover corruption in the Mayor's office.

Stalk the mean streets of a world filled with two-bit thugs, hard-nosed gumshoes, intrepid reporters, gangsters, and femme fatales, all doing what they must to survive in the concrete jungle. With trouble around every corner, a secret on every lip, and a gun in every pocket, danger is never far away in the hard city.1 vol, 160 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-49891 Rutherford, Bill and Lewis, John HIT THE DIRT:WWII SENARIOS FOR CROSSFIRE 8.5x11, (21) scenarios covering the eastern front, western front and the Mediterranean front, special rules, terrain and o/b's.

1 vol, 52 pgs 2014 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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3-49891 Rutherford, Bill and Lewis, John HIT THE DIRT:WWII SENARIOS FOR CROSSFIRE PDF version Contains 21 scenarios for Crossfire rules covering the Eastern front, Western front, and Mediterranean front. Includes accurate OBs and a variety of special rules to cover terrain and events. 1 vol, 52 pgs 2021 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-220880 Sartore, Richard SEEKRIEG 4th EDITION: Ship Data II: Refits & Modernizations The basic game contained data for nearly all major warships of the period and the Ship Data Volume II supplement provided data for ships as they were refitted and modernized in the years prior to and during WWII. Every effort was made to make the game as realistic as possible and still remain playable.

Although there are many charts and tables included, not all of them are necessary for a particular battle and once you become familiar with the basic system, even fairly large tactical actions such as Tsushima or Dogger Bank can be played to completion in five to eight hours. SEEKRIEG also was designed to accommodate all of the popular scales of ship models including 1:1200, 1:2400 and 1:3000 and to allow for games to be played in a limited playing area or tabletop. 1 vol, 52 pgs 1984 US, RICHARD SARTORE
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1-88831 Sartori, Lorenzo EXTRA IMPETUS 1: The First Supplement for Impetus 30 Official Army Lists. (7) PHARAOHS WARS; (10) THE HUNDRED YEARS WAR; (13) THE GREAT ITALIAN WARS. (2) CAMPAIGN GAMES: Chevauche (for 2 players) and Pavia 1525 (for up to 8 players); flags, errata.1 vol, 36 pgs 2013 UK, NORTH STAR
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1-88832 Sartori, Lorenzo EXTRA IMPETUS 2: Second Supplement for Impetus Covers the Later Roman Empire 1000AD, Crusades and More with 50 lists and a Crusader/Saladin campaign game, tutorials, full color throughout.1 vol, 36 pgs 2013 UK, NORTH STAR
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1-88834 Sartori, Lorenzo EXTRA IMPETUS 4: The Fourth Supplement for Impetus The fourth supplement carries Impetus into the Age of Hoplites with a campaign games and 41 official army lists. Includes historical backgrounds, game tutorials, official amendments, and pictures in 48 color pages.

Campaign Game: Alexander's Conquests

Army Lists

THE AGE OF HOPLITES: Athens (2 lists), Thebes, Sparta, Other cities (Corinthus, Megara, Argos.), Ionic Greeks, Magna Graecia, Thessaly, Thracians, Early Achaemenid Persians, and Illyrians.

ALEXANDER THE GREAT AND THE SUCCESSORS: Early Macedonians, Alexander Mmacedoanians, Alexander Empire, Later Achaemenid Persians, Classical Indians, Mauryan Empire, Achean League, Aetolian League, Early Ptolemaic, Middle Ptolemaic, Later Ptolemaic, Graeco Bactrian Kingdom, Indo Greek Kingdom, Galatians, Early Seleucids, Scythians, Early Macedonian Successors, Minor Alcetas and Successors, Eumenes, Antigonus Monophthalmus, Demetrius, and Lysimachos

ROME AND THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA: Middle Republican Romans, Carthaginians, Iberian and Lusitanians, Celtiberians, Gauls, Numidians, Later Numidians, Later Macedonians, and Later Seleucids.1 vol, 48 pgs 2013 UK, NORTH STAR
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1-206640 Scarborough, Jesse GREAT WAR EAST 1914: A Scenario Book for Command Decision: Test of Battle This scenario book presents battles on the eastern front of the Great War during the campaigns of 1914. The ten scenarios focus on maneuver warfare; Austrian, German, and Russian divisional orders of battle are included. This supplement uses the CDTOB rules, but slightly modifies them to better represent the nature of ground combat in 1914.

What's inside: Foreword by Frank Chadwick; An introduction and overview of the campaigns; Special rules to fit Test of Battle to 1914 battlefields; Ten scenarios; Stalluponen; Gumbinnen; Bishofsburg (Tannenberg East); Usdau (Tannenberg West); Tannenberg Mini-Campaign; Cavalry Battle at Jaroslawice; Krasnik; Komarow; Rawa Ruska; Lodz - 6th Siberian at Gostynin; Divisional organizations; Weapon Data Charts; and An annotated bibliography.1 vol, 74 pgs 2014 US, TEST OF BATTLE GAMES
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1-225460 Scarborough. Jesse So Convenient for Hewing - Dark Age Skirmish rules Skirmish System uses action cards to control an ever-changing order of play. Command chits are used to activate individual units.

The action deck consists of 12 action cards, two shoot cards, two move cards, two charge cards, two rally cards, two Free Choice of Action cards, and two end-of-turn cards. Half the cards are red, and half are blue --- showing which side has the initiative on a given card. A game turn consists of going through the action deck, one card at a time.

Each turn, Veteran units and Senior Leaders receive two command chits, Warrior/Regular units get one command chit, and Green units do not get a command chit. Thus Green units are dependent on Senior Leaders to act.

When a card is drawn, the designated side has the choice of first action. To act, a unit or commander must spend a command chit. Once the action is resolved, the other side may choose to act. If a player does not, or cannot, spend a command chit, the player passes. If a pass, the other side may then choose to act. Two sequential passes, one from each side, ends actions on that action card --- a new action card is then drawn, and the process is repeated. Resolving actions in the game is based on rolling d6.
1 vol, 48 pgs 2020 US, JESSEE SCARBOROUGH
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1-10011 Scott, Richard Bodley FIELD OF GLORY -- List 11: Empires of the Dragon Far East at War. If you know the enemy and know yourself, your victory will not stand in doubt; if you know Heaven and know Earth, you may make your victory complete (Sun Tzu, The Art of War).

Companion book for Field of Glory reveals the secrets of the armies of Asia, from the samurai of Japan and the forces of the Qin to the elephant hordes of India and Thailand. With historical overviews, maps, artwork, and details for hundreds of new troop types, generals now have everything they need to know to command or crush the empires of the Far East. 1 vol, 100 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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3-10001 Scott, Richard scenario FIELD OF GLORY List 1:Early Bronz Age to Late Republican Roman 2nd Edition (19) lists including Ancient Spanish, appendices, LISTS - BOOK 1 is the first of 3 volumes of Field of Glory Companions for Field of Glory 3rd Edition. This fully edited and updated companion provides players with the opportunity to expand their gameplay with a large selection of armies from the dawn of civilisation to the end of the Roman Republic. Lead swarms of Egyptian chariots into battle, or the all-conquering Macedonians of Alexander the Great. From Ancient China to the birth of the mighty Roman Empire, build your armies to compete against your opponents and prove that you can rule supreme.

ARMY LISTS - BOOK 1 is a companion to Field of Glory Version 3, the historical miniatures tabletop wargaming rules system for ancient and medieval wargaming. To play the rules you will need a copy of Field of Glory Version 3
Late Carthaginian, Seleucid, Ptolemaic, Mid & Late Republican Roman and twelve others.1 vol, 144 pgs 2017 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-967005 Sfiligoi, Andrea OF GODS AND MORTALS: Mythological Wargame Rules Two armies prepare for war. Thor, surrounded by crackling lightning, leads the assault of a horde of Viking berserkers. Preparing to receive this charge stands a wall of grim-faced, determined Spartan hoplites, commanded by Ares himself.

Of Gods and Mortals is a skirmish wargame that gives players the opportunity to command the greatest heroes, warriors and monsters of legend - and the gods and goddesses that ruled over them. Whether you want to lead the forces of Greek, Egyptian, Celtic, or Norse mythology to battle, or build your own pantheon.

Each player takes control of a god, a handful of legendary characters, and a number of mortal troops to form a warband that must work in harmony to succeed. Although the gods are incredibly powerful, they are only as strong as the faith of the mortals who follow them - if their worshippers are cut down, gods become weaker, and if a deity is vanquished in combat, its followers may flee the field of battle. Success lies in employing a strategy that uses all your troops, from the mightiest to the most humble, as effectively as possible. 1 vol, 0 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-967017 Sfiligoi, Andrea Rogue Stars - Skirmish Wargaming in a Science Fiction Underworld Rogue Stars is a character-based science fiction skirmish wargame, where players command crews of bounty hunters, space pirates, merchants, prospectors, smugglers, mercenary outfits, planetary police and other such shady factions from the fringes of galactic civilisation. Crews can vary in size, typically from four to six, and the character and crew creation systems allow for practically any concept to be built. Detailed environmental rules that include options for flora, fauna, gravity, dangerous terrain and atmosphere, and scenario design rules that ensure that missions are varied and demand adaptation and cunning on the parts of the combatants, make practically any encounter possible. Run contraband tech to rebel fighters on an ocean world while hunted by an alien kill-team or hunt down a research vessel and fight zero-gravity boarding actions in the cold depths of space - whatever you can imagine, you can do. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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3-10000 Shaw, Terry FIELD OF GLORY: Version 3.0 - Ancient and Medieval Wargaming Rules The third edition of rules for the ancient and medieval worlds.

* The complete rules with clear explanations of how to play
* Diagrams illustrating all key points
* Photographs of miniatures in action
* Detailed artwork for creative reference
* Four army lists for immediate play (future army supplements coming)1 vol, 190 pgs 2017 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-229050 Shearwood, Mark WAKING THE BEAR: A Guide to Wargaming the Great Northern and Turkish Wars 1700-1721 Offers a general understanding of the historical background to the Great Northern War and to the main combatants: Russia, Sweden, Denmark, Hanover & Holstein, Ottoman Empire, Saxony, Poland, Prussia and Cossack nations. Examines naval landings, siege warfare, traditional battles, and lesser known battles. Battle reports focus on small evening games utilizing a small number of units and therefore achievable by the majority of wargamers. Options are included to turn a number of these into larger multiplayer games.

Also covers events on Russia's southern borders with the Ottoman Empire and there are gaming suggestions for the continuation of the conflict on Russia's eastern border with China. Includes almost 100 unit and individual figure photographs from several renowned collections.1 vol, 120 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-34570 Sides, Peter HISTORICAL MEDIEVAL BATTLES, 732 AD to 1485 AD O/b's for (40) battles, designed for DBA/DBM but can be used with any Ancient/Medieval rule set.1 vol, 43 pgs 1993 UK, GOSLING PRESS
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2-198832 Simon, Wally; edited by Russ Lockwood MORE SECRETS OF WARGAME DESIGN: A Tabletop Toolkit of Ideas, Analysis, and Rule Mechanics From the Center for Provocative Wargaming...

For decades, Wally Simon helped shape miniatures wargaming through Potomac Wargamers Review -- his monthly photocopied newsletter that analyzed the mechanics of wargame rules. First published in the 1970s, PWR ran monthly through August 2002, delving into the nuts and bolts of how rules worked -- and how they did not. Published rules, home-grown rules, and even his own rules came under scrutiny as he created, destroyed, and tweaked rules mechanisms to try and 'produce a game which keeps all players continually busy and interested in what's going on.'

Volume 2 of Wally Simon's More Secrets of Wargame Design accents the best efforts of 'Wally Rules' with a dozen more top articles pulled from the pages of PWR. Stuffed full of ideas, concepts, and rules mechanics covering wargaming action across all eras, they offer provocative wit, wisdom, and imagination to help you tweak an existing set of rules or create your own rules to make a better wargame.

More Genius Within:

* Movement Procedures in Wargaming: Sequencing, Scales, and Splits
* Seven Years War Over Six Towns: Importance and Bloody Battles
* Seven Skirmishing Samurai: Card-Based Actions and Triangular Hit Rosters
* Pip, Pip, Hooray! An Alternative to Pip Systems Using Cards
* Points of Command: Attrition and Breakthrough in an ACW Battle
* Battle-Line Ancient Warfare: Actions, Re-actions, and Concepts in Progress
* Renaissance Warfare for the Beady Eyed: Distributing Orders, Combat Divisors, and Decisions
* An Altered WWII Mini-Campaign: Movement, Morale, and Airstrikes
* Probability and Ploys: Alternative Morale, Firing, and Melee Systems
* Napoleonic Slugfest in the Peninsula: Fire-Oriented Wargame with Card-Based Variable
* Fighting Swashbucklers of the Foreign Legion: Skirmish with a Hyper Twist
* Meet the Clock: A Variable Time Strategy Idea

Wally Simon was one of the founders of HMGS, hosting the first meeting in his basement. A statistician by trade, he used his mathematical skills to analyze probabilities within wargame mechanics. Wally's Basement is named after him. Edited by Russ 'MagWeb' Lockwood. 1 vol, 60 pgs 2019 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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2-198833 Simon, Wally; edited by Russ Lockwood SOLO SECRETS OF WARGAME DESIGN: Volume 3: A Tabletop Toolkit of Ideas, Analysis, and Rule Mechanics The third volume of the SECRETS OF WARGAME DESIGN series concentrates on solo wargaming ideas. Peel back the layers of game theory to generate great solo games for a variety of periods. Delve into the real nuts and bolts of game mechanics to create a more compelling -- and often more entertaining -- tabletop battle.

* Simple Solo Guidelines: Morale, Data Sheets, and a Napoleonic River Line Attack
* Good Morning Vietnam: Cards, Squares, and Sequences
* WWII Efficiency: Too Much Damage, Loss Points, Reaction Points, and Combat Points
* Napoleonic Equality of Inequality: Simon's Theory of Fire Power
* Scenario Generation: A Line in the Terrain
* Speedy Solo Siege: Zones, Building Points, and the Passage of Time
* Third Time's Charm: Modern Solo Squad Skirmish
* Renaissance Squared: Grids, Groups, and Grinds
* Bad Blood in the Balkans: WWII Command, Control, Activation, and Quality
* Rules are Greener: American Revolution Response Chart and Efficiency Levels
* Solo Hastings: Flights of Fancy?
* NATO Rescue in Serbia: Pop-Up Squads, Prisoners, and Running Battles
* BONUS: The Wally Quadfecta: Universal Guidelines for Good Game Design

Volume 1 and 2 are still available!1 vol, 52 pgs 2019 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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2-198834 Simon, Wally; edited by Russ Lockwood CAMPAIGN SECRETS OF WARGAME DESIGN: Volume 4: A Tabletop Toolkit of Ideas, Analysis, and Rule Mechanics The 4th volume in the series offers 12 different rules systems for running campaign wargames, each of which can be used with tactical rules of your choosing. Run them via snail mail (as Wally did with friends across US and in the UK) or e-mail (the modern equivalent), using the historical background provided or adapt to your own historical or imagi-nation campaign.

If you've ever thought of running a campaign, large or small, among friends or for your club, this is the how-to booklet that brings together experience and shortcuts from a dozen campaigns. Adaptable to many eras. Includes maps, diagrams, and explanations of concepts and mechanics.

The Clever Dozen:

* Dot Wars: Armies on the Move
* Solo Campaign: Zulus Against British
* Simplified Campaigning: Napoleonics and Status
* Campaign Anyone? British Colonial Era Ideas
* Ancients Campaign: Army and Commander Points
* American Civil War Campaigning: Styles and Substances
* Zulu Uprising: A Mini Campaign
* England vs. Colonies: American War of Independence Campaign
* Lost Napoleonic Campaign: Planned Moves and Victory Boxes
* Rhombusia Campaign: Colonization and Rebellion
* Campaign Trail: Play by Mail Wargaming
* A Map Exercise: Tiered Movement 1 vol, 52 pgs 2019 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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2-198835 Simon, Wally; edited by Russ Lockwood MASTER SECRETS OF WARGAME DESIGN: Volume 5: A Tabletop Toolkit of Ideas, Analysis, and Rule Mechanics The fifth volume in the series offers 13 articles detailing the nuts and bolts of wargame design, with suggestions for scenario balancing, rules ideas, and rules mechanics to punch up your wargaming in all eras. These can be used as is or adapted for published and home-brew miniatures and boardgame rules.

The Thought-Provoking 13:

* Viking Hex: Skirmish Rules on a Grid
* Catchy Cromwell: ECW Morale and Firing
* WWII Battle Rules: Supply, Aircraft, and Damage
* Ancient Impact: Combat Values, Morale, and Rally
* ACW Rules Experiment: The Perils of Rallying
* Renaissance Warfare: Hits, Bits, and Markers
* WWI Trench Assault: Kill Dice and Casualties
* AWI Bemis Heights: A Morale Game
* Modern Island Invasion: Action Cards and Areas
* Medieval Campaign Ideas: Towns, Provinces, and Revenues
* Napoleonic Concepts: Areas, Scale, and Weird Design
* What's An Officer to Do?: Orders, Morale, and Casualty Transfer
* Skirmish Melee Odds; They Did Not Die in Vain1 vol, 44 pgs 2019 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-198836 Simon, Wally; edited by Russ Lockwood SKIRMISH SECRETS OF WARGAME DESIGN: Volume 6: A Tabletop Toolkit of Ideas, Analysis, and Rule Mechanics The 6th volume in the series of wargame design booklets offers a cornucopia of rules, scenarios, and nuts & bolts mechanics used in skirmish wargames. Tweak an existing set of rules, use one of the sets inside, or create your own from scratch by picking and choosing the best of all of the above.

Improve your creativity with the following articles:

* Gladiators Behaving Badly: Bluffing, Buffers, and a Quick Arena Campaign
* Goin' Commando: Falklands Raid: Stealth, Detection, and Demolition -- British commandoes attack an Argentinian airfield
* Victoria Colonial Skirmish Rules: Attributes, Cards, and d100s
* Samurai Skirmish: Archery, Windage, and Melee Bands
* Von Vorren's Machine Gun Duel: WWII East Front Skirmish -- Germans hold a farmhouse against the Soviets
* House-to-House Modern Skirmish: Reaction Deck, Wounded, and Response Deck -- a card system long before today's modern re-discovery
* Swath Fire: Volley Fire Variation: For Muskets Through Lasers
* Bash and Crash Medieval Melee: Agility, Strength, and Reactions
* Command and Control Cards: Activation with a Twist
* Hey Pilgrim! You Forgot Your Popgun: Wild, Wild West Shootout -- Posse tracks down the gang
* Zgroshk Modern Skirmish: Clocking, Wounds, and Reserve
* Ragnar's Viking Raid: Fast, Simple, and Chartless Rules
* 23rd Century Urban Uprising: Dicing, Reaction, and Rally Rolls -- The people revolt against tyranny1 vol, 48 pgs 2016 US, LOCKWOOD PROJECTS
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1-198838 Simon, Wally; edited by Russ Lockwood NAVAL SECRETS OF WARGAME DESIGN: Volume 8 -- A Tabletop Toolkit of Ideas, Analysis, and Rule Mechanics The 8th volume in the series of wargame design booklets offers a cornucopia of Naval rules, scenarios, and nuts & bolts mechanics. Tweak an existing set of rules, use one of the sets inside, or create your own from scratch by picking and choosing the best of all of the below. Be a better gamer. Be a better GM.

Rules salvo at your fingertips:

* Pirates and Treasure Islands: Strategic Grid, Tactical Cards, and Gold
* Solo WWII Sea Battle: Pip Ideas Combined
* Seven Seas Battle: Rhombustian Age of Sail Naval Rules
* Attack on Chimpanzee Island: WWII Double Blind Fog of War
* Rams, Rammers, and Ramees: American Civil War Harbor Attack
* Sink the Tirpitz: An Undertable, Undersea Adventure
* Modern Ship Lock-On: Damage and Repair
* Double Blind Convoy Game: Raids, Routes, and Patrols
* Russo-Japanese 1904 Naval Battle: De Bellis Navalis Recap and Modifications
* Simon WWII Ship Game: Firing in an 8-Inch Diameter
* Age of Sail Cards: Command and Control Decks
* Triremes and Ancient Memes: Impulses, Movement, and Oar Confusion
* Classic Fletcher Pratt: US vs. Japan WWII Battle
* Truk Island WWII Battle: Air-Sea Interaction1 vol, 48 pgs 2018 US, LOCKWOOD PROJECTS
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1-198839 Simon, Wally; edited by Russ Lockwood ENGLISH CIVIL WAR SECRETS OF WARGAME DESIGN: Volume 9 Printed Version.

Another in the 'Wally Simon' series helps you design games and add spice to scenarios -- this time for English Civil War battles, but applicable to other eras as well -- with 16 how-to articles stuffed full of ideas, concepts, and innovative mechanics. Use a few or use many, but these can help energize and enliven your ECW games.

Articles:
Ye Chippe: Battle Bidding (Adding Bidding Chips with Color)
Rebel Cause: ECW Area Campaign (Movement Rates, Treasury, and Sequence)
Simple Rules for Solo ECW Gaming (Casualty Figures and Victory Points)
Campaign: Will the King Reach London? (Card Bidding, Victory Points, and Officer Effects)
Encounter at Lennard Manor (Loss Threshold)
Thoughts on ECW Bases & Card Systems (T-Shaped Bases and More)
Exploration of Card-Driven Mechanics (Four-Card Activation)
The Push of Pike (Command Points and Card Decks)
The Epic Engagement at Crutchton Manor (Melee and Destruction Points)
For God, King, and Country (Rules Playtest)
For God, King, and Country (A Re-Evaluation)
My ECW Rules Disaster (Staff Officers)
Catchy Cromwell Rules (Variation Using Morale Levels)
Active-Sector Approach (Inspiration and Army Morale Points)
54mm ECW Rules and Battles (Thoughts on Fire Factors)
2mm Battles at Crutchton Manor (Three Battles)1 vol, 44 pgs 2021 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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2-198839 Simon, Wally; edited by Russ Lockwood SECRETS OF WARGAME DESIGN: Volume 9: English Civil War PDF Version.

Another in the 'Wally Simon' series helps you design games and add spice to scenarios -- this time for English Civil War battles, but applicable to other eras as well -- with 16 how-to articles stuffed full of ideas, concepts, and innovative mechanics. Use a few or use many, but these can help energize and enliven your ECW games.

Articles:
Ye Chippe: Battle Bidding (Adding Bidding Chips with Color)
Rebel Cause: ECW Area Campaign (Movement Rates, Treasury, and Sequence)
Simple Rules for Solo ECW Gaming (Casualty Figures and Victory Points)
Campaign: Will the King Reach London? (Card Bidding, Victory Points, and Officer Effects)
Encounter at Lennard Manor (Loss Threshold)
Thoughts on ECW Bases & Card Systems (T-Shaped Bases and More)
Exploration of Card-Driven Mechanics (Four-Card Activation)
The Push of Pike (Command Points and Card Decks)
The Epic Engagement at Crutchton Manor (Melee and Destruction Points)
For God, King, and Country (Rules Playtest)
For God, King, and Country (A Re-Evaluation)
My ECW Rules Disaster (Staff Officers)
Catchy Cromwell Rules (Variation Using Morale Levels)
Active-Sector Approach (Inspiration and Army Morale Points)
54mm ECW Rules and Battles (Thoughts on Fire Factors)
2mm Battles at Crutchton Manor (Three Battles)1 vol, 48 pgs 2021 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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2-84220 Simunovich, Peter FLAMES OF WAR 8.5x12, full color throughout, the most popularWWII set of rules, play aids, scenarios.1 vol, 166 pgs 2006 N ZEALAND, FLAMES OF WAR
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1-198162 Singleton, Charles PIKE & SHOTTE: To Kill A King This supplement for Pike & Shotte describes the history, armies, personalities and battles of the English Civil War. Included are detailed scenarios based on some of the most famous battles, complete with maps and orders of battle/army lists for the main protagonists.

Crammed full of detailed background information, including:
* The Early Reign of Charles I
* The Bishops' Wars and the Short Parliament
* Rebellion in Ireland
* The First Civil War
* The Second Civil War
* Another War with Scotland

Plus a comprehensive Civil War Timeline and detailed look at the armies of the civil war who were the infantry, the cavalry and artillery, how were they organized and fielded.

Discusses the tactics of the ECW and the military revolution of the period where the Dutch and Swedish systems were learnt and employed, and indeed explained here in detail along with more Civil War tactics.

* Profiles of the Royalist and Parliamentarian Commanders.
* Full-color guide to the colors used by participants in the Civil War.
* Early war army lists for the Scots Covenanter Army of the Bishops' Wars.
* Bishops' Wars Scots Royalist and English Pre Civil War Army.1 vol, 168 pgs 2017 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-30001 Slitherine, Terry Shaw FIELD OF GLORY: Napoleonic Triumph of Nations In 1812, after a period of considerable victories, Napoleon found himself fighting on two fronts, suffering setback after setback. With his forces in Spain being pushed back, Napoleon launched an invasion of his former ally, Russia, leading the half-million-strong Grande Armee to Moscow and a brutal defeat at the hands of Russian forces and the bitter winter.

On the defensive, Napoleon was defeated and exiled, but returned to lead his loyal armies against a coalition of European nations in a final campaign that culminated at Waterloo. Triumph of Nations, a companion for Field of Glory Napoleonic, provides players with all the army lists and details they need to recreate the battles of the later Empire, from the disastrous invasion of Russia to the glorious Hundred Days. 1 vol, 164 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-30002 Slitherine, Terry Shaw FIELD OF GLORY: Emperors and Eagles This companion for Field of Glory Napoleonic gives players all the information they need to recreate the French Revolutionary wars and the rise of Napoleon through to the campaigns of the Grande Armee and the early Empire. Emperors and Eagles also includes full army lists for the Peninsular Wars, where Britain and its Portuguese and Spanish allies slowly, but surely, turned the tide of the war and pushed Napoleon's forces back to their own borders. 1 vol, 176 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-86830 Smith, Mike & Joyce TABLE TOP BATTLES 8.5x11.5, simple rules for Battles in any period,includes land/naval/air/fantasy/science fiction and solo gaming, everything you need.1 vol, 42 pgs 2007 UK, MIKE & JOYCE SMITH
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1-195035 Smith, Neil HAIL CAESAR: Army Lists Vol. 5: Germania Chronicles the devastating blow suffered by the Romans in the Teutoberger Wald at the hands of the Germanic tribes led by Arminius. The battle, also known by the Romans as the Varian Disaster, saw the Germans ambush and destroy three Roman legions and their supporting troops.

The book covers both the battle and the aftermath - a period that was something of a watershed for Rome's ambitions in Germany. Includes the varying tribes that made up the Germanic forces, as well as scenarios and special rules.1 vol, 56 pgs 2014 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-195036 Smith, Neil HAIL CAESAR: Army Lists Vol. 6: Age of Caesar Supplement covers Gaius Julius Caesar and his battles, including those in Gaul, North Africa, and elsewhere. Covers armies of Rome and her enemies, and we consider the lives of some of the greatest Roman commanders of them all, together with suitable rules to represent them on the tabletop.1 vol, 56 pgs 2016 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-195038 Smith, Neil HAIL CAESAR: Volume 8 Supplement -- Age of Bronze Age of Bronze contains 32 battle scenarios plus new skirmish rules for smaller scale conflicts between warbands. 1 vol, 160 pgs 2019 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-201041 Smith, Neil JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS - Myths and Legends V1 The voyage of Jason and the Argonauts and their hunt for the Golden Fleece is one of the most enduringly popular of all of the Ancient Greek heroic myths. Accepting the quest in order to regain his kingdom, Jason assembled a crew of legendary heroes, including Hercules, Orpheus, Atalanta, and the twins Castor and Polydeuces. With this band of warriors and demi-gods, Jason set sail in the Argo on a journey across the known world. During their quest, the Argonauts faced numerous challenges including the Harpies, the Clashing Rocks, the Sirens, Talos, the bronze giant, the sleepless dragon that guarded the fleece, and, of course, the fickle will of the gods of Olympus. Filled with magic, monsters, sword fights, and sacrifice, this ancient adventure story is given new life by Neil Smith who also examines its historical context, its classical sources and its enduring legacy. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-227540 Sorensen, Ivan FIVE PARSECS FROM HOME: Solo Adventure Wargaming Five Parsecs From Home is a solo adventure wargame where you assemble a ragtag crew of galactic trailblazers and head out to explore the stars, pick up jobs, and every now and then - engage in some action-packed, sci-fi combat! Battles are procedurally generated with huge combinations of enemies, weapons, battlefield circumstances, and objectives. With each encounter you earn experience and loot, progressing your crew and story as you send your crew to look for contacts, trade, explore the colony, recruit replacements or train up their skills.

The game is playable with any miniatures you have on hand and requires only a small number to get started, making it ideal for both experienced and new science fiction gamers. All you need is a few six-sided dice and a couple of ten-sided dice.

Features
* 184 page full-colour Royal Size (15.6cm x 23.4cm) hardback book perfect for the tabletop, packed full of full-colour art
* Solo 'RPG-lite adventure' system that can use any miniature scale.
* Create a wide range of characters whether human, alien or robot.
* After each battle, your crew may die from their injuries or level up and find new items and information.
* Upgrade your starship with expansion modules
* Generate a huge array of possible missions, with more than 50 enemy types.
* Random tables for towns, trade, character events, and starship travel.
* Five difficulty settings, including super-hard Black Zone and Red Zone jobs.
* Seven-stage narrative solo campaign
* Extensive options for Game Mastering scenarios, allowing complex RPG-like campaigns to be played with connected scenario plots, environmental hazards and factional conflict.1 vol, 184 pgs 2021 UK, MODIPHIUS
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1-2023901 Sosinski, Konrad ARMIES: By Fire and Sword - Volume 1 The book introduces two new factions: the Royal City of Gdansk and the Duchy of Courland and Semigallia. Multinational army lists are another novelty and include units from two or even three different armies that enable you to surprise your opponents with an unexpected army composition. Also offers the possibility to field such commanders as Tugay-bey, Ivan Bohun, and r Hetman Jan Sobieski.

The book includes: 2 new army lists (Gdansk and Courland) for a total of three new skirmish forces and two new divisions; 19 new skirmish forces; 18 new divisions; 26 historical commanders; organizational structures of new regiments; and new units.1 vol, 150 pgs 2016 POLAND, BY FIRE AND SWORD
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1-197290 Sowers, Lee COMBAT ACTION COMMAND: WWII Miniatures Rules for 10/12mm, 15mm, & 20mm A clever set of rules written by Sowers, who adapted his modern version that taught tactics to Delta Force, NY City SWAT, and various army units into a WWII set of rules. Can be played with nail-biting gusto on a 4x6-foot table (or as small as a 2x2-foot table). Data cards carry all the necessary info -- newbies learn quick how to play, grognards use historical tactics to achieve victory. This is more simulation than game.

Most of all, YOU control the action. Forget dice- or card-controlled activations or IGo-UGo 'gotcha!' sequences. YOU and only YOU decide when to engage or retreat, when to open fire or lay low, and when to charge or maneuver. Of course, the enemy has the exact same control, so victory comes down to a battle of skill -- and knowing how to use the unique capabilities of your units.

* Geared for 15mm, but can use 10mm, 12mm, and 20mm figures - NO REBASING!
* Each Team stand equals one troop squad or a single tank, vehicle, or gun -- play platoon to company sized battles with ease.
* Asymmetric turn sequence with CAC interrupt allows you to size up the situation, seize initiative, and coordinate small unit attacks and defense.
* Clever Data Cards for each unique Team account for training, morale, experience, and weaponry so you spend more time commanding, not stat counting!
* Includes 24 Data Cards covering major US, German, and Soviet units, plus artillery, aircraft, AA, snipers, HQs, mortars, and specialty weapons like Molotov cocktails and sticky bombs.
* Points system for tournaments and balanced scenarios.
* Two 1944 scenarios included -- Saving Private Ryland (West Front) and Saving Feld Marshall Model (East Front).
* Requires six-sided dice, twenty-sided dice, a scatter die, and ruler.
* Full color, with detailed explanations of key concepts and necessary markers. Supplements with more data cards available.
* Website support offers lots more scenarios, free data cards, other playing aid downloads, AARs, strategy tips, and an exchange of ideas with the designer via e-mail and blog.


1 vol, 72 pgs 2012 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-197290B Sowers, Lee COMBAT ACTION COMMAND: WWII Miniatures Rules for 10/12mm, 15mm, & 20mm and the Expansion Packs DISCOUNT BUNDLE The 50% OFF CAC Bundle Deal: Core Rules and all four supplements: Eastern Front 1942-43 (Germans and Soviets), Late War '44 (US, UK, Germans, and Soviets), Anzio 1944 (US and Germans), and The Pacific 1942-43 (US and Japanese). Supplements include specialty rules, scenarios, and collectively add 192 data cards. Was $129, now $64.50.

A clever set of core rules written by Sowers, who adapted his modern version that taught tactics to Delta Force, NY City SWAT, and various army units into a WWII set of rules. Can be played with nail-biting gusto on a 4x6-foot table (or as small as a 2x2-foot table). Data cards carry all the necessary info -- newbies learn quick how to play, grognards use historical tactics to achieve victory. This is more simulation than game.

Most of all, you control the action. Forget dice- or card-controlled activations or IGo-UGo 'gotcha!' sequences. you and only you decide when to engage or retreat, when to open fire or lay low, and when to charge or maneuver. Of course, the enemy has the exact same control, so victory comes down to a battle of skill -- and knowing how to use the unique capabilities of your units.

* Geared for 15mm, but can use 10mm, 12mm, and 20mm figures - NO REBASING!
* Each Team stand equals one troop squad or a single tank, vehicle, or gun -- play platoon to company sized battles with ease.
* Asymmetric turn sequence with CAC interrupt allows you to size up the situation, seize initiative, and coordinate small unit attacks and defense.
* Clever Data Cards for each unique Team account for training, morale, experience, and weaponry so you spend more time commanding, not stat counting!
* Includes 24 Data Cards covering major US, German, and Soviet units, plus artillery, aircraft, AA, snipers, HQs, mortars, and specialty weapons like Molotov cocktails and sticky bombs.
* Points system for tournaments and balanced scenarios.
* Two 1944 scenarios included -- Saving Private Ryland (West Front) and Saving Feld Marshall Model (East Front).
* Requires six-sided dice, twenty-sided dice, a scatter die, and ruler.
* Full color, with detailed explanations of key concepts and necessary markers. Supplements with more data cards available.
* Website support offers lots more scenarios, free data cards, other playing aid downloads, AARs, strategy tips, and an exchange of ideas with the designer via e-mail and blog.1 vol, 98 pgs 2012 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
NEW-softcover with all (4) expansions ......$129.00 DISCOUNT:40%

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1-197291 Sowers, Lee COMBAT ACTION COMMAND: 44 Late War Data Cards 1944-1945 Supplement to Combat Action Command rules provides 44 new data cards covering 1944-1945 tanks, vehicles, and troops AND Tournament rules. These clever cards do most of the work for the wargamer with training, morale, experience, and weaponry incorporated seamlessly into game play. Learn how to use one card and you learn them all. These 44 cards cover US, British, German, and Soviet tanks, guns, vehicles, and platoons. Cards include:

German
1. 88mm Flak 36 AA
2. Pak 39 75mm ATG
3. Jagd Panther
4. JagdPanzer VI (p) 'Elephant'
5. Opel 'Blitz' Medium Truck
6. Kubelwagen (also OP version)
7. Pioniere (Engineer) Platoon
8. OST (Security) Platoon
9. Panzer Grenadier Platoon
10. Luftwaffe Feld Platoon
11. StuH 42 105mm sf
12. JagdPanzer IV (75mm L/48)
13. SdKfz 7/1 20mm Quad AAA
14. SdKfz 7/2 (Arm) 37mm AAA
15. SdKfz 250 (OP version)
16. SdKfz 251/22 Pak 39 sf AT
17. Brumbar
18. StuG III
19. Pak 38 50mm ATG
20. Pak 76.2cm (r) ATG

US
21. M16 Quad .50 cal AAA
22. M18 Hellcat
23. Jeep (also OP version)
24. GMC Medium Truck (US/UK/USSR)
25. US Regular Infantry Platoon
26. US Combat Engineer Platoon
27. M8 37mm GMC 'Greyhound' A/C
28. FFI - French Resistance Fighters
29. M7 105mm HMC 'Priest'
30. M8 75mm HMC 'Scott'

UK
31. Churchill Mk VII Infantry Tank
32. Universal Carrier (OP version)
33. British Rifle Infantry
34. 17 Pdr QFG - ATG
35. M4 Sherman
36. M4 Sherman VC 'Firefly'
37. M10C 'Achilles'
38. Cromwell Mk VII Cruiser Tank

USSR
39. SU-85 Tank Destroyer
40. Desant Troops (tankodesantniki)
41. IS-II Heavy Tank
42. IS-152 Assault Gun
43. SU-100 Tank Destroyer
44. KV-85 Heavy Tank
1 vol, 26 pgs 2012 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-197292 Sowers, Lee COMBAT ACTION COMMAND: Anzio 1944 American Rangers/1st Special Service vs German the Hermann Goring Panzer Grenadiers Supplement to Combat Action Command rules includes 2 Scenarios and 8 Data Cards

Take a walk in the sun with this new January 1944 Italy supplement to Combat Action Command containing eight new Data Cards and two new scenarios -- the Hermann Goring Panzer Grenadiers counterattack on the US 1st Special Services 'Devil's Brigade' Force in the village of Artena and Col. Darby's US Ranger assault on the Hermann Goring Panzer Grenadiers in the village of Cisterna. Also included are two new rules sections: Paratrooper Drops and Night Battles.

Data Cards Included:
- US -
1st Special Service Force: 'Devil's Brigade' Platoon
Army Ranger Platoon
Army Paratroop Platoon
M2/M3 Halftrack

- German -
Hermann Goring Fallschirm-Panzer Platoon
Panzer III L/M
Panzer III N
SdKfz 251 Halftrack1 vol, 12 pgs 2012 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-197293 Sowers, Lee COMBAT ACTION COMMAND: Eastern Front 1942-1943 -- Stalingrad to Kursk Supplement Supplement to Combat Action Command rules includes 12 Pages of additional rules and 94 Data Cards. Note, this not the real cover, but a WWII Soviet propaganda poster to set the mood.

This supplement covers turning points in the war on the Eastern Front and includes 94 new Data Cards, allowing you to refight the battles for Stalingrad, Kursk, Demyansk, Kharkov (and counterattack), and other actions. Cards include Pz III, PzIV, T-34, and KV variations, Karl Morser, Grenadiers, Rifle Infantry, Guard Infantry, Aircraft, other AFVs unique to East Front, and more.

Special rules include Commissars, Snow, Mud, Night Fighting, Rattenkrieg ('Rat War' -- Urban Warfare in Sewers), Snipers, Vasily Zaytzev, and more!1 vol, 64 pgs 2012 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-197294 Sowers, Lee COMBAT ACTION COMMAND: Pacific 1942-1943 -- Solomons Campaign CAC Supplement contains 46 Data Cards plus some new rules, such as Banzai Attacks, Semper Fi, and Gung Ho, which are unique to the Pacific Theater during WWII. We chose the Solomons in 1942 because there were many interesting battles besides those on Guadalcanal, and because this period of the Pacific War is perhaps the most balanced portion of the entire conflict. We've also added in some additional special units that could have fought in the Solomons, such as the First Special Service Force and British M3 Tanks captured by the Japanese. They were available, could have been used and make the game much more interesting. Scenarios, support, and download extras are on-line.1 vol, 44 pgs 2012 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-212730 Sowers, Lee SKIRMISH ACTION: WWII Skirmish Miniature Rules - Revised Edition This set of WWII skirmish rules covers 1939-1945 with major unit Army Lists for German, US, Soviet, British, French, Polish, Italian, and Japanese forces, complete with point system for tournament games.

It includes variable initiative using cards (including command and control decision making), streamlined cover and concealment rules, streamlined sighting rules, vehicles, artillery, aircraft, scenario suggestions, and a d6 system with a single clever combat results table for infantry, vehicles, and guns. Optional rules cover vehicle crew bail out, slow turret traverse, ambushes, mines, night battles, massed targets, and more. Includes sample historical TO&Es, markers, and web support.

For Flames of War players, Skirmish Action includes adaptation for multiple figures per base. 1 vol, 92 pgs 2017 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
NEW-pb, Revised edition with six extra pages of additional rules and army lists. ......$39.00

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1-217070 Sowers, Lee Thomas AMERICA'S OLDE WEST: 28mm Skirmish Actions & Gunfights -- 1836 to 1890 Time to saddle up, pardner, and hit the trail to action in the Olde West, from the Comanche Wars (1836) to Wounded Knee (1890). This skirmish rule set, an offshoot of the WWII Skirmish Action rules, certainly covers the traditional Wild West (post ACW to 1880s), but the Indian Wars ranged over a far wider period and so does America's Olde West.

Initiative is by faction (gang, squad, war party, posse, etc.), which usually numbers between four and 10, and each figure gets one action: Move, Shoot, Take Cover, and so on. Then each figure dices against its Quality number for a second action...BUT, certain factions receive a second action without needing a roll. For example, US infantry do not need an action to reload. That offers subtle differences between factions.

All the popular weapons, such as Winchester '73 and Colt Peacemaker, are included in the weapon charts. Firing is a quick six-sided attacker die versus six-sided defender die, with the difference determining the result.

Includes six pages of 'army' lists: cowboys, US cavalry, native Americans, gunfighters, outlaws, and factions, scenarios, and quick reference cards. Plays well on small kitchen tables.1 vol, 48 pgs 2018 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-75330 Spiess, John & Durkota, Alan TRENCH WARS:Wargaming the Western Front 1916-1918 8.5x11, company level combat, scenarios.1 vol, 52 pgs 2004 US, OLD GLORY MINIATURES
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1-218490 Stallard, John CRUEL SEAS: WWII Rules In Cruel Seas, you take on the role of a naval crew manning their fragile coastal craft as they head out day and night to take on both the sea and the enemy. Command your flotilla of small ships as they head out to attack a convoy, drop off commandos for a behind-the-lines mission, or engage in other myriad of missions in the English Channel, Mediterranean Sea, or around island chains of the Pacific.1 vol, 0 pgs 2018 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-2184905 Stallard, John Close Quarters! Cruel Seas supplement While gigantic warships stalk the open oceans, engaging enemies over the horizon with their titanic weapons, much smaller craft hug the coastal waters, protecting the land against raids and invasion. Such naval combat was often quick, brutal and decisive.

Brave sailors gun the engines of their smaller, less well-protected boats in order to rapidly close within sight of the enemy and engage them with machineguns, autocannons and torpedoes, raking the enemy boats with bullets or lighting the night sky with explosions. With such visceral close quarter fighting, many crews fought and died on the waves of the unforgiving cruel seas.

This supplement includes eleven new historic scenarios, spanning the seas of this global conflict as well as a random scenario generator. Also included are expanded ship rosters for the seafaring nations and new rosters for the Finnish Navy and Yugoslav Partisan Fleet. New rules for amphibious invasions and experimental Q-ships are presented as well as expanded rules for aircraft and submarines.

These new additions to your games of Cruel Seas will help you turn the tide of battle.

Close Quarters is a supplement for Cruel Seas, the 1/300 scale tabletop wargame of World War Two naval battles. A copy of the Cruel Seas rulebook is needed to use this supplement.
1 vol, 68 pgs 2020 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-218499S Stallard, John CRUEL SEAS: Starter Set Box includes: A4 softback rulebook; A4 quick start guide with painting guides and flags; 3 Plastic early Vosper motor torpedo boats; 3 Plastic late Vosper motor torpedo boats; 2 plastic S-boats; 2 plastic armored S-boats; 1 plastic torpedo markers sprue; 1 plastic plume markers sprue; 1 A0 double-sided battle mat; 3 die-cut punchboards (islands, sandbars, rulers, mines markers, game tokens, lighthouse, aircraft, etc); Ship datacards for early and late Vosper MTBs, S-boats and merchant/tanker; Small, medium and large wake sheets; 2 sets of fleet dice (Royal Navy and Kriegsmarine); 1 set of game dice; and Unique special edition Das Boot miniature.1 vol, 0 pgs 2018 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-71030 Stanford, Iain GENERAL AT SEA:The Age of Louis XIV 1660-1723 8.5x11, rules and lists for this period developed by the PIKE & SHOT SOCIETY1 vol, 60 pgs 2003 UK, PIKE & SHOT SOCIETY
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1-67110 Stanoch, John RED SUN/BLUE SKY:Air Combat for 1/300th Scale 8.5x11, fast moving miniatures game for the SouthEast Asian and Pacific theaters, most games will be completed in 1-2 hours, (23) scenarios both solo and multi player, (36) plane & (25) ship cards1 vol, 66 pgs 1995 CT, SIMTAC INC
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1-67111 Stanoch, John WHITE STAR/BLUE SKY:US 8th Air Force Raids 1942-44 8.5x11, the first expansion for RED SUN/BLUE SKY, (40) aircraft reference cards, rules for bombing, (9) scenarios and more1 vol, 48 pgs 1996 CT, SIMTAC INC
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1-67112 Stanoch, John RED STAR/BLUE SKY:Battles over the Eastern Front 8.5x11, the second expansion for RED SUN/BLUE SKY, (57) aircraft reference cards, rules for strafing, anti-aircraft fire, tank busting, (11) scenarios1 vol, 68 pgs 1997 CT, SIMTAC INC
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1-222772 Stelzer, Mike SONG OF DRUMS AND TOMAHAWKS: Pequot War (Scenario Book for Pequot War) Booklet contains 12 scenarios of the Pequot War in New England, July 1636 to September 1638, with maps, orders of battle, special rules, and victory points. Includes narrative retelling of the history by stages of the war through scenario introductions; New or modified Traits to Song of Drums and Tomahawks for this war; More detailed treatment and rules for early blackpowder weapons; Map charting the location of battles of the Pequot War; and Campaign rules for two sides to refight the war and determine victory.1 vol, 34 pgs 2018 US, FIRST COMMAND WARGAMES
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1-49481 Stephenson, Martin & Lanchester, Dave & McGill, P. POLEAXED ARMY LIST V1: St.Albans 1455-Towton 1461 (7) scenarios with o/b's, maps, list of Nobles by battle, Noble index.1 vol, 60 pgs 2003 UK, FREEZYWATER PUBS
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1-49482 Stephenson, Martin & Lanchester, Dave & McGill, P. POLEAXED ARMY LIST V2:Hedgely Moor 1464-Stoke 1487 (8) scenarios with o/b's, maps, conversion table to DBM, list of Nobles by battle, Noble index1 vol, 60 pgs 2003 UK, FREEZYWATER PUBS
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1-84921 Stevenson, Paul HEARTLAND:Scenarios-Guns at Gettysburg Rules V1 8.5x11.5, (14) scenarios for the Battles of Kentucky and Tennessee. Includes optional rules of the Main Rule Set.1 vol, 40 pgs 2007 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-84922 Stevenson, Paul FRONTIER:Scenarios-Guns at Gettysburg Rules V2 8.5x11.5, (15) scenarios for Early Engagements for the Trans-Mississippi. Includes Boonville 1861, Carthage 1861, Old Fort Wayne 1862 and lots more.1 vol, 60 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-84923 Stevenson, Paul ON TO RICHMOND-Guns at Gettysburg Rules V3 8.5x11.5, (15) scenarios1 vol, 60 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-84924 Stevenson, Paul Stonewall - The Battles of General T.J. Jackson, CSA Guns at Gettysburg Rules V4 13 ACW scenarios... suitable for most rules sets, including Regimental Fire & Fury.

FIRST BULL RUN: 21st July, 1861
KERNSTOWN: 23rd March, 1862
McDOWELL: 8th May, 1862
FRONT ROYAL: 23rd May, 1862
FIRST WINCHESTER: 25th May, 1862
CROSS KEYS: 8th June, 1862
PORT REPUBLIC: 9th June, 1862
CEDAR MOUNTAIN (CEDAR RUN): 9th August, 1862
FREEMAN'S FORD: 22nd August, 1862
KETTLE RUN: 27th August, 1862
GROVETON: 28th August, 1862
'THE DUMP' (PORTER'S ATTACK AT THE SECOND BULL RUN): 29th August, 1862
OX HILL: 1st September, 1862
1 vol, 64 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-83941 Stine, Keith and Conley, Chalfant URRAHH:Guide to Soviet Forces WW2 8.5x11, Supplement One DISPOSABLE HEROES/COFFIN1 vol, 48 pgs 2006 US, IRON IVAN GAMES
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1-83942 Stine, Keith and Conley, Chalfant ANGRIFF:Guide to German Forces WW2 8.5x11, Supplement Two DISPOSABLE HEROES/COFFIN1 vol, 60 pgs 2006 US, IRON IVAN GAMES
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1-83943 Stine, Keith and Conley, Chalfant GO FORWARD TOGETHER:Guide British Commonwealth WW2 8.5x11, Supplement Three DISPOSABLE HEROES/COFFIN1 vol, 60 pgs 2006 US, IRON IVAN GAMES
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1-83946 Stine, Keith and Conley, Chalfant FUTILE GALLANTY: Early War in Europe 1939-1940 8.5x11, Supplement Six for Disposable Heroes/Coffin.1 vol, 80 pgs 2006 US, IRON IVAN GAMES
NEW-softcover, Inventory Reduction Sale ......$20.00 DISCOUNT:25%

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1-213500 Storey-Smith, Jasmin JANE AUSTEN: ZOMBIE KILLER Skirmish Rules for the Age of Regency Zombie Hunters. Glossy full color set of fast and furious combat against the Unmentionables. These rules are designed for use with the new Matchlock Miniatures range of 28mm Regency Zombie Hunter miniatures, though of course appropriate figures can be press-ganged from your Napoleonic army.

All distances are given in inches, and there is no fixed ground or time scale unless you wish there to be. Primary weapons on the figure should be those used by the character, subject to agreement. Weapons include: Sword, Club, Spear, Musket, Rifle, or Pistol. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2016 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-202650 Strangeway, Jake WHEN OLYMPUS TREMBLED: Command Decision An overview history of Operations Marita, Merkur, and Herkules covering the invasions of Greece, Crete, and the proposed invasion of Malta. 10 historical battles for Command Decision presented as game battles - from the opening drive into Northern Greece to the air assault on Crete, to the fictional drive across Malta to the capital of Valletta.

TO&E charts for all Greek Divisions in the Greco-Italian War and Operation Marita including organizational and equipment changes. Corps and army level non-divisional units in the Greek Army: numbers, types and organizations including corps and army artillery, cavalry, engineer and AA units.

In 1941 the German Army launched the invasion of Greece and then later the airborne assault on Crete. The two operations were both planned and executed quickly, and with almost disastrous results. The fighting on Crete was vicious, and the casualties among the German forces so great that it caused the cancellation of the last of the above operations - the invasion of Malta.

Unlike the invasion of Crete, which was rushed and undertaken against numerically superior Allied forces, the invasion of Malta was very well planned, and would have been done with overwhelming numbers. It is indeed fortunate for the Allied war effort that the operation was canceled.1 vol, 78 pgs 2013 US, TEST OF BATTLE GAMES
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1-73645 Strangeway, Jake OPERATION MARKET GARDEN 10 historical battles presented as game battles covering the entire operation.1 vol, 54 pgs 2009 US, TEST OF BATTLE GAMES
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1-73647 Strangeway, Jake IN THE CLUTCHES OF EAGLES:Fallschirmjager 1939-45 An overview history of the Fallschirmjager along with detailed divisional O/B's for 1941, 1942 and as they expanded 1943. 10 historical battles from Holland to Normandy. Maps, o/b's, scenario notes.1 vol, 68 pgs 2009 US, TEST OF BATTLE GAMES
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1-201080 Surdu, Buck FATE OF BATTLE: Look Sarge No Charts Napoleonics Fate of Battle grew from the immensely popular and clever Look, Sarge, No Charts: WWII system. These rules are designed to replicate large battles in the Napoleonic Wars (and other horse-and-musket periods). In order to facilitate this span of control, streamlined mechanics remove the charts so players can fight the battle, not the rules.

Each player controls a division, with the basic unit the battalion. Rules goals: Making large formations do what you want is hard, realism is gained through simple mechanics, lack of predictability will stress the players' decision making, and keep skirmish modifiers out of the tactical game.

1 inch = 50 yards, 1 turn = 15-30 minutes, and 1 unit = 1 infantry bttn, 1 cavalry regt, or 1 artillery btty.1 vol, 110 pgs 2016 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-210770 Surdu, Buck COMBAT PATROL SET: WWII Rules & Decks Includes two player decks and one activation deck.

Combat Patrol features the G.A.M.E.R. engine. G.A.M.E.R. (Guts, Accuracy, Melee, Endurance, Reaction) is a unique skirmish system in which cards are used not just for activation, but for all aspects of combat resolution and melee. No dice are used to resolve combat. Over three years were spent in development. The result is a system that flows smoothly and supports many-player gamers. Player deck cards record stats and situation.1 vol, 52 pgs 2016 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-210770B Surdu, Buck Combat Patrol Set B Each set includes four 50-card Action Decks (supporting four to eight players), with different colored backs to keep them separated, and an Activation Deck. Purchasing both Set A and Set B will give you eight different backs, supporting eight to sixteen players for those really large games.1 vol, 200 pgs 2016 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-210770D Surdu, Buck COMBAT PATROL SET: WWII Rules Deck Includes two player decks and one activation deck, does not include the rules

1 vol, 52 pgs 2016 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-210770SP Surdu, Buck COMBAT PATROL: South Pacific Supplement with deck This is a Supplement to Combat Patrol WWII. You need EITHER Set A, Set B, or the Starter Set to play this game.

The South Pacific add-on contained two sets of Action Decks for Japanese units operating in the South Pacific during WWII. It includes optional rules that enable players to better represent the unique conditions found in the South Pacific during WWII. These cards are mostly common with the cards in the other sets. The differences are in the bottom section of the cards for morale checks. These cards better represent the unique morale characteristics of Japanese forces in the jungles of the South Pacific

Combat Patrol is a unique card-based miniatures game. The unique Double Random Activation mechanism provides a leap-ahead method for activating units that provides the friction and drama of card-based systems with none of the drawbacks. Combat Patrol uses a card-based combat resolution mechanism.1 vol, 52 pgs 2023 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
NEW-pb, available late April 2023 ......$24.00 rct

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1-225090 Surdu, Buck Feudal Patrol - Skirmish Gaming in the Ancient, Medieval and Fantasy Periods Feudal Patrol has been designed for solo, two-player, and team play. The solo option uses the concept of Posture to determine an opponent's reactions, depending on relative casualties, successes and morale.

Any single-based miniatures, in any scale, can be used. A typical game uses 20 to 50 figures per side, and can be played in two to three hours.

Command friction is provided by the double-random activation system, that provides fog of war, drama, and unpredictability to games.

Feudal Patrol uses a streamlined, intuitive card-based combat resolution mechanism, which eliminates the need for look-up tables and cross-referencing.
1 vol, 120 pgs 2020 UK, SALLY 4th
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1-225090B Surdu, Buck FEUDAL PATROL: Skirmish Gaming in the Ancient, Medieval and Fantasy Periods The bundle includes rules and decks.

Feudal Patrol has been designed for solo, two-player, and team play. The solo option uses the concept of Posture to determine an opponent's reactions, depending on relative casualties, successes, and morale. Command friction is provided by the double-random activation system, that provides fog of war, drama, and unpredictability to games. Uses a card-based combat resolution mechanism, which eliminates the need for look-up tables and cross-referencing.

Any single-based miniatures, in any scale, can be used. A typical game uses 20 to 50 figures per side, and can be played in two to three hours.1 vol, 120 pgs 2020 UK, SALLY 4th
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1-225090D Surdu, Buck Feudal Patrol - Card Deck Card decks needed to play Feudal Patrol. Note that the bundle deal includes the decks with the rules.1 vol, 120 pgs 2020 UK, SALLY 4th
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1-234700 Surdu, Buck WARS OF OZZ Contains rules, background, painting guides, scenarios and much more for mass Horse & Musket Fantasy battles. Designed for solo, one-on-one, and multiplayer games and features a balanced Magic System with estimated game length of three hours. Supported by over 70 packs of unique miniatures with new factions and new releases coming. 1 vol, 118 pgs 2022 UK, SALLY 4th
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1-84070 Surdu, Buck & Palmer, Chris & Wood, David LOOK SARGE, NO CHARTS:WWII 8.5x11, Innovative rules for Battalion level WWII gaming five years in the making, play aids, data sheets; reconnaissance is important, infantry does matter, maneuvering large formations difficult.1 vol, 68 pgs 2006 US, L.M.W WORKS
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1-206270 Surdu, Buck & Wood, David & Palmerm Chris & Nickle, James BEAR YOURSELVES VALIANTLY - Look Sarge No Charts Fantasy, Ancient and Medieval Rules Bear Yourselves Valiantly is the fourth rules set to feature the LOOK SARGE NO CHARTS rule system. BYV features dynamics that allow the players to fight the battle, not the rules. In these rule realism is gained through the simple mechanics that stress the players' decision making. BYV provides period feel without pages of onerous charts or cumbersome rules.1 vol, 92 pgs 2014 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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2-55411 Surdu, Buck and Panzeri, Pete SANTA ANNA: Warfare in Mexico 1820-70, Volume 1 - Tactical Volume 1 includes the rules for fighting the larger engagements, OOBs, scenarios, and play aids.1 vol, 78 pgs 2018 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
NEW-softcover, back in print ......$30.00

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1-67920 Surdu, John R. FIRE TEAM VIETNAM Rules for Company-sized actions, o/b's, scenarios1 vol, 70 pgs L.M.W WORKS
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1-65364 Surdu, John R. & Chris Palmer G.A.S.L.I.G.H.T Supplement to expand the Rules for the Golden Age of Pulp Fiction and Great Movie Serials 1930's and 1940's, scenarios, ideas, optional rules.1 vol, 72 pgs 2005 NY, LMW WORKS
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1-16580 Sutherland, J & Gross, N SKIRMISH BATTLES FOR THE AMERICAN WAR OF INDEPENDENCE 8.5x5.5-inch booklet contains seven scenarios: Great Savannah (Aug 25 1780), Blue Savannah (Sep 4 1780), Charlotte (Sep 26 1780), Black Mingo (Sep 28 1780), Blackstock Plantation (Nov 22 1780), Point of Fork (Jun 5 1781), Gloucester (Oct 3 1781). Each scenario includes an OOB and black and white map. Includes bibliography.1 vol, 40 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-217450 Sutherland, Jon MAD DOGS & ENGLISHMEN: Colonial Wargaming in Times When the Sun Never Set Large-scale skirmish rules for the Indian Mutiny that is easily adapted for other theaters and periods for skirmishes and battles between European and any native forces. The rules will even work if you want to pit a colonial German force against the French Foreign Legion, or for that matter, the British in South Africa against the Boers.

For the most part, the disparity in weapon technology offsets the fact that the Europeans are often heavily outnumbered, even though newer rifles meant superior range and firepower, in each theater these new weapons were not universal. In fact, the British and other colonial powers often relied on locally raised allies, or levies, to do most of the fighting for them. The British had a habit of issuing local troops with weapons that were one or two developments behind their European counterparts. In far flung theaters, the replacement of seemingly obsolete weapons took some time.

Movement is randomized by using dice and you lose movement dice for bad terrain. It is easier to move and control units if there is a commander present. Firing and combat is based on the number of figures, plus or minus relevant factors. Damage either kills a figure or inflicts terror on the unit. Morale tests are triggered by extreme situations, or the gradual buildup of terror.

The rules are designed to be capable of handling battles from 40-50 figures a side to several hundred. They have worked well on standard home-sized 10x6-foot or monstrous 45x6-foot tables and have been crash tested by over 100 wargamers from a dozen different countries.1 vol, 56 pgs 2018 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-220101 Sutherland, Jon FACE ANOTHER FOE: Wargaming the Lace Wars - V1 Core Rules Face Another Foe covers roughly one hundred years, from 1650 to 1750, taking in the Jacobite Wars, The Great Northern War, the War of Austrian Succession, the Wars of the Spanish Succession, Russia's wars with Turkey, and innumerable conflicts in the east and further afield.

Some similarities to Mad Dogs and Englishmen, but Face Another Foe moves away from single figure basing and figure removal. The troop types are more varied too, but the importance of the general is maintained, as is the use of bonus cards.

Also includes a broad range of army lists. Some forces are deliberately earmarked as small armies. This means that the force was involved in a limited conflict in terms of scale, or that the army represents a national contingent of a much larger coalition force.1 vol, 68 pgs 2019 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-220102 Sutherland, Jon FACE ANOTHER FOE: Wargaming the Lace Wars - Volume 2 Army Lists and Scenarios These army lists are designed as a vital extension to the main rules and their army lists. Each group of new army lists is followed by period scenarios. You will notice that there may be a disparity between the generic list and a subsequent scenario OOBs. Remember that the generic list provides you with percentages as a guide to create a particular army typical of that type at that time. The generic lists allow you to build a typical force for that period, war, or campaign.

These rules, lists and scenarios are not designed to be used for points balanced competition gaming. There can be great satisfaction in fielding an army with a poor chance of victory and to finish the game with some units that have not yet routed. In fact, fielding armies with lower quality troops, with poor generals, and antiquated equipment is more of a challenge that fielding an army dominated by superior cavalry units and crack infantry at the peak of the abilities.

TANGIERS CAMPAIGN 1661 TO 1684
* Battle of Tangiers September 20 1680

DUTCH AND RHINELAND WARS 1672 TO 1678
* Battle of Mont Cassel 12 April 1677
* Battle of St Denis 14 August 1678

WAR IN IRELAND 1689 TO 1691
* Battle of Aughrim 12 July 1691

MONMOUTH REBELLION 1685
* Battle of Norton St Philip 27 June 1685

WAR OF THE GRAND ALLIANCE 1688 TO 1697
* Battle of Fleurus 1 July 1690
* Battle of Toroella 27 May 1694

WAR OF THE SPANISH SUCCESSION 1701 TO 1714
* Battle of Ramillies 23 May 1706
* Battle of Malplaquet 11 September 1709

THE GREAT NORTHERN WAR AND TURKISH WAR 1700 TO 1721
* Battle of Gadebusch 20 December 1712
* Battle of Belgrade 16 August 1717

JACOBITE WARS 1689 TO 1745
* Battle of Killiecrankie 27 July 1689
* Battle of Sheriffmuir 13 November 1715
* Battle of Glenshiel 10 June 1719
* Battle of Culloden 16 April 1746

FURTHER EAST
* Battle of Karnal 24 February 17391 vol, 68 pgs 2019 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-226560 Sutherland, Jon GLORY 1861: Raising and Leading a Regiment to Glory Raise an American Civil War infantry regiment and lead your men into battle using fewer than 50 figures.

The rules allow you to create an historical regiment with named commanders, company officers, and company names. Train them in the arts of war and then lead them into the battlefield to seek glory, fame, and immortality.

This approach melds character creation from roleplaying, seamless game play and robust and well-tested gaming mechanics. You have dozens of regiment options and as you build your force. At each stage, you must decide how to train the men and how to use their officers and company commanders to accomplish their objectives. A random encounter and objectives system gives you hundreds of possible scenario options. You can also play the opening moves at Bull Run in 1861 or the whole Western Virginia mini-campaign. You can use your own regiment or one of the pick-up-and play regiments. Bonus cards to enhance game play are included, along with table set-up maps and ready reference sheets.
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1-226731 Sutherland, Jon COMMAND DECISION Vol 1: Scenario-Based Tactical Decisions for Wargamers Large format, full-color booklet contains 12 scenarios with maps and a variety of tactical options. Largely taken from actual actions across all periods but easily transferable to any period. Includes Hazara 1888: Ohio 1758: Pyrenees 1813; Villers Bocage; St. Crispins Day: Spotsylvania: Crete 1941: Kadesh: Tarakan 1942: Scottish Borders; India 1857: and Spain 1809.1 vol, 105 pgs 2021 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-236780 Sutherland, Jon MAD DOGS & ENGLISHMEN: India Card enhanced set of rules aimed at 15mm to 28mm figures for colonial-era India covering from the 4th Anglo-Mysore War to the Indian Mutiny.

Two separate scenario books are available: War in India Scenarios 1798-1846 and War in India Scenarios 1848-1859.1 vol, 50 pgs 2023 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-236781 Sutherland, Jon MAD DOGS & ENGLISHMEN: War in India Scenarios 1798-1846 All color illustrated booklet offers 42 scenarios from the First Mysore to the First Sikh War. Orbats and Maps. Comprehensive section for Mad Dogs & Englishmen rules can also be applied to other rules. 1 vol, 138 pgs 2023 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-236782 Sutherland, Jon MAD DOGS & ENGLISHMEN: War in India Scenarios 1848-1859 All color illustrated booklet offers scenarios from the 2nd Anglo-Sikh War to the end of the Indian Mutiny. Orbats and Maps. Comprehensive section for Mad Dogs & Englishmen rules can also be applied to other rules.1 vol, 138 pgs 2023 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-219670 Swan, Chris TEXICANA BEFORE THE ALAMO: Wargaming the Fight for Freedom 1812-1835 Large format full color paperback. Contains 10 scenarios, OOBs, maps, and detailed background on the actions and the armies. Also includes campaign, army lists, and a section on adapting the Black Powder rules. Includes color uniform plates by Mike Blake.1 vol, 90 pgs 2019 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-219671 Swan, Chris TEXICANA II: The Alamo and Beyond - The Fight for Texas 1836-1859 Large format full color paperback. Sequel to the very well received first volume. Wargaming the Alamo siege, the Mexican invasion and actions against the Comanche. Orbats, scenarios, maps and BLACK POWDER conversion rules, PLus full colour plates by Mike Blake1 vol, 120 pgs 2020 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-227720 Swan, Chris FLINTLOCKS & PERCUSSIAN CAPS: Rules for 1:1 Skirmishes and Adventures in Texas and Beyond 1800-1860 Skirmish rules for fighting the Spanish, Mexican, Texians, or Comanches. Suitable for figures in any scale. Includes rules for solo play. 1 vol, 105 pgs 2021 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-229660 Swan, Chris BEYOND THE EMPIRE: WARGAMES RULES FOR ENGAGEMENTS WITH SMALL FORCES ON THE BACK OF BEYOND Mad Barons, Chinese Warlords, Revolutionary hordes, Archaic Imperialists, and Fascist interventionists -- your choice is endless for these skirmish rules for any Interwar theatre, but especially the madness that is the Back of Beyond. Players control five to six units plus armoured cars and/or other vehicles. Includes six scenarios. Pairs with Setting the East ablaze rules for larger battles. 1 vol, 110 pgs 2022 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-229661 Swan, Chris BEYOND THE EMPIRE: Mini campaign with three Scenarios Add-On Pack Solo rules for skirmish gaming in the Back of Beyond. Mini campaign contains three Scenarios, Quick Reference Sheets, and copies of the cards to save you cutting up your copy. 1 vol, 26 pgs 2022 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-234500 Swan, Chris WITH MUSKET, PIKE & DRUM: Wargame Rules for Engagements with Small Forces 1500 TO 1700 Following on the from very popular Beyond the Empire rules, these rules use any scale of figures, most world conflicts covered for the period. Includes eight scenarios, solo rules, and sample European, New World, and Asian army lists.1 vol, 128 pgs 2022 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-234501 Swan, Chris WITH MUSKET, PIKE & DRUM: 1500-1700 Add-on Pack Three-part mini campaign includes scenarios, Quick Reference sheets, Bonus Rules for the military inventions of Leonardo, Game Cards, Tokens, and ECW Flag-based Markers. Uses any scale of figures. The unit sizes in this series of rules are determined by your forces available and playing area.1 vol, 26 pgs 2022 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-234730 Swan, Chris FIGHTING THE DRAGON: Wargames Rules for Engagement with Small Forces During the Boxer Rebellion Beyond skirmishing rules can use any scale of figures and represent any size of units to match your playing area. Rules include army lists for the Boxer Rebellion, Arab Revolt, Belgians in the Congo, US in South America, WWI in Africa, North-West Frontier, and more. Includes scenario cards and tokens that need to be cut out.1 vol, 120 pgs 2022 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-234731 Swan, Chris FIGHTING THE DRAGON: Three-part mini campaign Three-part mini campaign includes scenarios, Quick Reference Sheets, Game Cards, Tokens. Uses any scale of figures. The unit sizes in this series of rules are determined by your forces available and playing area.1 vol, 40 pgs 2022 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-236670 Swan, Chris TALES OF MEN, MYTHS & MONSTERS: Rules for Adventures in Greek Mythology Gaming in the world of Greek mythology. Includes Character Creation, The Action Pack and Its Use, Movement and Actions, Locating the Enemy, Courage Tests, Shooting and Reloading, Fighting, Determining the Effect of Shooting and Fighting, Testing to Come Round or Heal a Wound, Post-Action Rest and Recovery, and more. Examples of play: the Tales of Talon of Argos. Includes Quick Play Sheet, Character Sheet, and Encounter cards.

Appendices: Generic Characters from the Myths and Legends, Equipping your Characters - Chariots, weapons and items Mundane and Divine, The Gifts of the Gods, The Power of Hecate, Legendary Heroes, their Foes and the Demi Humans, Animals, Beasts, Creatures and Monsters, Going on a Quest, Extra Rules, and The Quests.1 vol, 146 pgs 2023 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-235470 Swan, Chris and Blake, Mike RIGHTEOUS HARMONIOUS FISTS!: Battles and Skirmishes in China 1898-1900 All color, 18 scenarios with full orbats, maps, etc., plus painting guide, What If ideas and rules for converting Black Powder to larger and smaller actions in period. A very useful addition to the FIGHTING THE DRAGON rules and the FORCES OF THE BOXER UPRISING trilogy.1 vol, 160 pgs 2022 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-84060 Taylor, Bruce & Gray, Perry LACE WARFARE:Rules for Tacical Level Combat 8.5x11, forces represent a wing of an army, partof Terry Gore system altered for 18th CenturyWarfare, play aids, army lists, advanced rules.1 vol, 56 pgs 2002 ROCHESTER, SAGA PUBLISH'G
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1-216460 Taylor, Shawn INEPTT II : International Extraterrestrial Paranormal Tactical Teams 2nd Edition Rules let you take charge of small teams of Elite soldiers, trained to a hard fighting edge and equipped with the best equipment technology can give them. Their opponent are the Aliens seeking to take over the earth as well as paranormal creatures and even other humans bent on hurting humankind.1 vol, 94 pgs 2018 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-223360 Taylor, Shawn SOE (Special Operations Executive) The Clandestine War SOE takes players to the battlefields seldom talked about. You will play either as the SOE Player or the Security Forces player. Your small team of SOE Agents, sometimes they are solo, must penetrate the Security Forces cordons to conduct various forms of clandestine warfare. Courier, assassination, sabotage and raids on secure compounds are just a few of the missions possible for the SOE forces. The Security Forces will out number SOE but, the SOE player is blended into the surrounding population so you must hunt them down.1 vol, 98 pgs 2020 CANADA, SHAWN TAYLOR
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2-66990 Taylor, Shawn GREAT WAR SPEARHEAD Version 2 - Rules and Organizations for Division and Corps level gaming from 1900 to 1920s. The second version of Great War Spearhead has now been published. You can order your copy here. GWSH II includes all of the relevant rules from Spearhead, as well as updates that have been discussed and agreed on the GWSH Yahoo Group. There are several new scenarios and TO&Es, along with a summary of rules by year and theater.

There are no fundamental changes to the mechanics of the game. All of your GWSH stands, terrain, buildings and templates can be re-used without any modifications. 1 vol, 142 pgs 2013 CANADA, SHAWN TAYLOR
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1-66991 Taylor, Shawn MARCHING TO WAR: GREAT WAR SPEARHEAD Scenario Book First supplement book for Great War Spearhead II. Contains 16 scenarios across the fields of France and Belgium in August 1914. Actions include the Battles of Mulhouse and Morhange, Haelen, Mont Saint Andre, Rossignal, Neufchateau, Virton, Mons, and Le Cateau.1 vol, 42 pgs 2015 CANADA, SHAWN TAYLOR
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1-66992 Taylor, Shawn MIRACLE OF THE MARNE: GREAT WAR SPEARHEAD Scenario Book This scenario book takes you through one of the pivotal battles of World War One, the massive 1st Battle of the Marne. Re-fight the historical actions that saw the German army finally repelled just miles from Paris in September 1914.1 vol, 40 pgs 2015 CANADA, SHAWN TAYLOR
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1-66993 Taylor, Shawn SUMMER HARVEST: Great War Spearhead Scenario Book Great War Spearhead II scenario book depicting the battles fought in Serbia and Galicia during August 1914. Follow the Austrian-Hungarian army through Serbia and Galicia during the opening stages of WWI. Twenty-one scenarios.1 vol, 68 pgs 2016 CANADA, SHAWN TAYLOR
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1-66994 Taylor, Shawn ALL FINE MEN: Great War Spearhead Scenario Book Great War Spearhead II Supplement. You can replay the opening battles between the Russians
and the Germans on the Eastern Front during August 1914. Includes battles of Stallupoenen, Gumbinnen, Tannenberg, and Denmark invades Germany.1 vol, 48 pgs 2017 CANADA, SHAWN TAYLOR
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2-66995 Taylor, Shawn MESOPOTAMIA HEART-BREAKING AFFAIR: Great War Spearhead Scenario Book Refight the campaign in Mesopotamia 1914 to 1916 leading to the siege of Kut. Put yourself in command of the Anglo-Indian D Column, 6th Poona Infantry Division or take charge of the ever growing Ottoman forces. A challenging prospect for either commander. 12 scenarios.1 vol, 54 pgs 2019 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-191701 Taylor, Stephen DAMN THE TORPEDOES! NAVAL SCENARIOS FOR THE AGE OF STEAM Ten complete scenarios for use with CASEMATE & CANNON fleet naval rules along with other comparable systems.1 vol, 40 pgs 2013 US, HOPLITE RESEARCH
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1-207330 Teixeira, Ed LONG RIFLE: Man to Man Skirmish on the American Frontier Long Rifle is the black powder period immersion game centered on the French and Indian War. Your role is to gain fame and fortune while leading a small band of men through encounters and adventures. You will gain fortune by hunting and trapping wild animals and fame based on your exploits and success. During your adventures you will meet friends and confront enemies. You start out independent not taking sides in the conflict but staying that way may be a challenge.

Long Rifle is compatible with Muskets and Mohawks, the unit based game of the French and Indian War. When combined think of them as the movie, Last of the Mohicans. For the large battle in the field where the Indians ambush the British you would use Muskets and Mohawks. For the smaller actions such as the ending of the movie Long Rifle is perfect. Both sets may be used for the American Revolution, the Napoleonic Wars and any other period that used black powder.

An immersion game is one where the players take the role of individual characters trying to gain experience and rewards that will allow them to grow in abilities. Although immersion games share some common elements with Role-Playing Games (RPGs) there is a dramatic difference -- in an immersion game you have a combat system that can be used alone to recreate small skirmishes in a realistic manner. 1 vol, 82 pgs 2011 US, TWO HOUR WARGAMING
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1-214590 Teixeira, Ed FORTUNES WON AND LOST: Age of Imperialism Rules Adventure in the Age of Imperialism for both historical and imagi-nation style games. Includes:

* Six Army Lists that can be adapted for any army of the Colonial Period.
* Rules for combat that work just as well for small skirmishes or big battles.
* A complete and easy to track campaign system to give meaning to your games.
* A variety of pre-generated games.
* A low bookkeeping system to track how well you are doing.
* Retirement rules to determine how you ended up after your career has ended.

Like an RPG, Fortunes uses 'artificial intelligence' to guide an adventure so all players (even solo) can be on one side. Or, you can play a traditional two-sided game.1 vol, 28 pgs 2017 US, TWO HOUR WARGAMING
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1-202910 Teixeria, Ed NUTS! - Final Edition A light machine gun has part of your squad pinned down. Two of your men are wounded and screaming for help while one of your guys is 'hunkered down' behind that wall and isn't moving anytime soon. All hell's breaking loose and everyone is looking to you for the answer. Right about now you're wondering what the heck you've gotten yourself into?

Welcome to the world of NUTS!

NUTS! starts off in Europe '44 and is the first volume from Two Hour Wargames that will cover World War 2 in its entirety. All the countries, all the weapons, and all the theaters will be covered in subsequent volumes and free supplements.

NUTS! is different from other rules sets because we've developed NUTS! to be played solo or with all the players on the same side. Other games may say that but this game was made with this in mind yet still retains the ability to be played head to head. Now you can play with your friends and not against them! That is, unless you want to.

NUTS! generates your scenarios and provides a seamless campaign system that allows you to link them together where the results of one affects the results of the other.1 vol, 84 pgs 2016 US, OMM PUBLISHING
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2-206620 Teixeria, Ed HELL HATH NO FURY: Tank to Tank Combat What: Tank specific wargame/RPG rules for World War II.
Scale: Tank on tank combat. 1 model/figure equals 1 vehicle.
Your Role: Players can command from one tank up to a company of tanks.
Playability: Designed for solo, same side and head to head play.

Hell Hath No Fury can be played in a variety of ways: You can play as a Tank Commander with one tank, You can play as a Platoon Leader with a platoon of 3 - 5 tanks, You can play as a Company Commander with 2 or more platoons, You can play one-off battles, You can play a full campaign with up to ten scenarios. The bottom line is you can play it any way you like, with any models or counters you like.

Inside you'll find: Rules for tank to tank combat with stats and counters for a variety of American and German vehicles, Ten scenarios covering the period from D-Day to the fall of Berlin, Fully compatible with NUTS, our WW2 game, A minimal bookkeeping Campaign System that gives meaning to every game as the results of one will affect the outcome of the next. 1 vol, 46 pgs 2019 US, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-207910 Teixeria, Ed MISSION St. MARY Lemuria - old when Eden was young, this primal land of adventure beckons you. Ancient kingdoms and European powers vie for control of the land and its peoples. Lemuria is a lush land, yet unforgivingly harsh at times, filled with riches beyond belief. Opportunities for Fame and Fortune present itself at every turn; but will you be brave enough to seize them?

Nobelongga is the eastern gateway to Lemuria. Located on the opposite side of the island continent, away from the civilized side, Nobelongga allows all to enter the continent through Mission St. Mary. Mission St. Mary is the largest Treaty Port on the east coast. It is a town where the European nations have their embassies and conduct trade; all under the watchful eyes and tacit approval of the local Nobelongga tribes.

Mission St. Mary is a stand-alone game that is compatible with Larger Than Life - Director's Cut, our Pulp Adventures game. It's an adventure game for use in the Victorian Era (Steam Punk and Colonials) as well as for Pulps. Players can be an explorer, soldier, native, caveman, or even a dinosaur. Inside you'll find:

* Lists for generating 15 different types of characters for you to use. From Adventurers to Steam Punks, with Cavemen, Cultists, Dinosaurs and much more in between.
* Over 18 Attributes that you can mix and match to make your characters unique.
* A system that allows your characters to increase in skills and abilities when they succeed, but force them into retirement when they fail.
* A complete country to adventure in that includes a civilized town, a Lost World, jungles to explore, and rivers to navigate.
* Over 20 Professions to enhance your characters and those you encounter.
* Mechanics that allow Mission St. Mary to be played solo or cooperatively against the game, as well as head to head versus your friends.
* Ten different scenarios that can be played over and over with no two ever being the same.1 vol, 60 pgs 2015 US, TWO HOUR WARGAMING
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1-208450 Teixeria, Ed MORALE NAPOLEON: Grand Tactical Rules for the Napoleonic Wars In Morale Napoleon, once you have sent your troops into action, it is out of your control, just like in real life. Did you plan well? Is your deployment correct? Will you know when the moment is right to launch the reserve? Do you have what it takes to be in command?

* Regimental size formations that allow you to easily command a Corp or more.
* Mechanics that provide a fun game with realistic conclusions.
* Army lists for over 20 of the nations that fought in the Napoleonic Wars - from the major players to their smaller allies.
* Reinforcement tables that reflect Napoleon's dictum of march divided, fight united.
* Complete rules that allow you to play solo or cooperatively against the game as well as competitively, head to head.
* A light book keeping Campaign System that ties your battles together while giving you a reason to fight and telling you when all is lost.1 vol, 60 pgs 2016 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-209730 Teixeria, Ed 5150: NO QUARTER - Mecha Combat What: Mech-specific sci-fi military combat.
Scale: Mech on Mech combat. One model equals one Mech.
Your Role: Players can command from one Mech up to ten or more.

Playability: Designed for solo, same side, and head-to-head play with any minis or counters you may already have.

5150: No Quarter Can Be Played in a Variety of Ways:
You can play as a Mech Pilot with one Mech.
You can play as a Team Leader with three Mechs.
You can play as a Squad Leader with six Mechs.
You can even play as a Company Commander with 24 Mechs.
You can play one-off battles.
You can play a full campaign with up to ten scenarios.

The bottom line is you can play it any way you like, with any models or counters you like.

Inside, You'll Find:
Rules for Mech-to-Mech combat with pre-generated Mechs and covering five different races and factions.
An easy-to-use system for designing your own Mechs.
Ten linked scenarios that form a pre-generated campaign for you to play.
Fully compatible with Star Army and other 5150 games.
A minimal-bookkeeping campaign system that gives meaning to every game, as the results of one will affect the outcome of the next.
1 vol, 66 pgs 2015 US, TWO HOUR WARGAMING
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1-210330 Teixeria, Ed 5150: FRINGE SPACE - LIFE ON THE EDGE 5150: Fringe Space is about living life on the edge. Sometimes that means salvaging space wrecks, hunting space pirates, or hauling cargo and passengers from one world to the next. But it also means carousing in a city, rescuing crewmembers from alien abductors, and fistfights in a low-end bar.

5150: Fringe Space is a RPG Lite game that can also be played as a man-to-man or ship-to-ship combat game. Inside you'll find:

* A variety of Classes, Attributes, Professions, and Alien Races to make your characters unique.
* Man-to-man combat rules for when you're on a planet.
* Ship-to-ship combat rules for when you're out in space.
* Rules for character improvement that rewards you when you succeed and brings you down when you don't.
* Light bookkeeping campaign and economic systems that enhance the game instead of bogging it down.
* Color paper character and spaceship counters.
* And much more.

5150: Fringe Space is designed to be played solo or same side against the game mechanics, but also works just as well when played head-to-head against your friends. Playable with any figures you may already have or just with the paper counters we've included. Play it any way you want, just play it!1 vol, 66 pgs 2016 US, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-216260 Thomas, David Wayne edited by John Curry SMALL WARS: New Perspectives on Wargaming Counter Insurgency on the Tabletop The topic of counter Insurgency is under represented in table top hobby wargames. The relatively few sets of rules in this area have nearly all focused on the tactical level combat. All except one of these sets of rules are written to portray the operational / campaign level situation. Using card based systems, these games are particularly suitable for the solo wargamer. These games are not 'fair.' They each aim to give the wargamer a greater understanding of the particular conflicts they represent.

The games include:
* Boots on the Ground: Company Level Actions in the early 21st Century
* An Isolated Outpost: Six Months in the Sahara
* Eight Years in a Distant Country: Soviet involvement in Afghanistan
* Ovambo: Counter-insurgency in South West Africa
* Good Morning Vietnam: LBJ's War 1965-68
* Flying Column: The Irish Troubles 1920-211 vol, 116 pgs 2018 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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2-198570 Thomas, Neil WARGAMING NINETEENTH CENTURY EUROPE 1815-1878 Rules for wargaming the conflicts that re-shaped Europe in the period 1815-78. This important, yet often-neglected period includes the Crimean War, the Italian Risorgimento, the wars of Bismarck's Prussia against Denmark, Austro-Hungary and France and the Russo-Turkish war. Tactically, it saw armies struggle to adapt Napoleonic doctrines to incorporate important technological advances such as breech-loading rifles, steel breech-loading cannon, and the first machine guns.

The book includes brief analysis of the essential strategic and tactical military developments of the period. A selection of generic scenarios, covering diverse situations such as flank attacks, pitched battles and meeting engagements, is supported by army lists for 28 different armies.

There are also 12 historical scenarios, ranging from the Battle of the Alma in the Crimean War to Sedan in 1870, the decisive battle of the Franco-Prussian War, each with historical background, deployment map, orders of battle, and any special rules for that engagement. Useful appendices include a guide to further reading, an overview and price guide to the many scales and ranges of figures available, and a selection of useful addresses for the gamer. 1 vol, 208 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-205880 Thomas, Neil ONE-HOUR WARGAMES: Practical Tabletop Battles for Those with Limited Time and Space One of the biggest problems facing wargamers is finding the time to actually play. Most commercially available sets of rules require several hours to set up and play to a conclusion; some can easily swallow up a whole day or weekend. For many gamers this means that their lavishly prepared miniature armies rarely get used at all. Apart from time, the other consideration is space, which further constrains the opportunities for a game.

In One-hour Wargames, veteran gamer and rule-writer Neil Thomas has addressed both these problems. Now it is practical to play a game in around an hour on a normal dining table or living room floor. The book contains 8 (all-new) sets of very simple rules for various periods, from Ancient to WW2 and 30 scenarios which can be played using any of them, so you don't even have to take too much time thinking up a stimulating tactical situation and objectives.

All the rules and scenarios are intended to be played on a 3ft x 3ft battlefield. The rules only require a small number of miniatures, so this really is an ideal way for new gamers, or veterans trying a new period, to get started with minimal investment of time and money. Also ideal for a quick game in the evening when a friend pops round. There are also sections on campaigns and solo games.1 vol, 176 pgs 2014 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-211990 Tim Gow and Bertrand Plastique LITTLE COLD WARS: Wargaming the Cold War Using Toy Soldiers Book recreates battles from the era of the Cold War. Based on the original ideas of H.G. Wells, this book brings the original toy soldier rules up to date to recreate wars from the time of the Cold War onto the wargamer's table top or preferably, his lawn.

The rules grasp the essentials of Cold War combat; movement, close assault, direct fire, artillery and air support. They also include additional rules to cover the complexities of engineering, smoke and the wider air battle. They do so in a style reminiscent of Little Wars, just with tanks and aircraft. The book includes a full points system as well as sample army lists from Britain to Yugoslavia.

For those seeking greater complexity, there are optional rules to cover special forces, large battles, night fighting, and hidden movement. There are also five sample scenarios to help the new Cold War warrior get started. These rules are straightforward, but comprehensive toy soldier rules that allow the wargamer to experience the battles, actual and potential, from those days.1 vol, 124 pgs 2012 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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1-222180 Titterington, Carl CONTACT FRONT: Modern Platoon-Level Rules for 15mm to 28mm Take on the role of a young officer about to take the Platoon Commanders' course. During this course, you will learn how to move your units on the table top (measurements in inches), use them to put fire down on the enemy and many other mechanics you will need to successfully complete your mission and get everyone home.

Included in this book are army lists for British and American forces during the early part of
the war in Afghanistan (2001-2006) and two army lists for the Taliban or Afghan insurgents during the early insurgency period (2002-2006). These lists provide you with the basic forces you will need and a list of support options. These lists have been created from information we could find, however,due to the extremely limited information about the Taliban and Afghan insurgents, the lists are more themed than exact. Therefore, as a gamer feel free to create your own lists within your groups if you wish to. We feel this is part of the hobby and for those who enjoy doing so, they should be able to.

We have also included some mission types for players to play as one-off games. These are
designed to give players a starting point. However, we appreciate that many gamers enjoy creating their own scenarios and we would encourage you to do so.

The rules are designed for historical modern gaming offering guidance but are not overly prescriptive, thus encouraging players to use the feel of the game to guide themselves into making decisions on various aspects of tabletop combat.1 vol, 96 pgs 2019 US, GODSEY GAMES
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1-967025 Todoroff, Patrick ZONA ALFA: Salvage and Survival in the Exclusion Zone Set of simple, fast-play skirmish rules for scavenging, exploring, and surviving in a near-future, post-apocalyptic Eastern European setting. Players take on the role of bandits, mercenaries, and military units fighting over the blasted Exclusion Zone and its abandoned artifacts.

Customize your fighters with a variety of weapons and specialties to create your ideal warband. With extended rules for campaigns, character progression, terrain, and environmental hazards, Zona Alfa contains all the tools required to engage in blistering firefights within the Exclusion Zone. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-194551 Torriani, Massimo OPERATION SQUAD: Vehicles Supplement Contains rules for using vehicles in Operation Squad rule set and includes rules for over 40 different vehicles and points costs for adding them to your existing army. 1 vol, 43 pgs 2011 ITALY, MASSIMO
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1-194552 Torriani, Massimo OPERATION SQUAD: Reinforcements This supplement contains new support sections and their weapons as well as many new squads to use in the five exciting scenarios designed to let you play the game on bigger tables. You will need to have Operation Squad WWII and a copy of Vehicles! to use this supplement.

Includes Russian Penal Squads (Shtrafniye Roti), Hitlerjugend Volunteers (defenders of Berlin), American Recon squads (in jeeps), and British Scout squads (and their Universal Carriers).

This book includes:

* New rules for Mortar and Machine Gun Sections
* Five new scenarios all designed for playing on bigger tables
* New Characteristics
* Card Weapon references
* New vehicles - including the Churchill & Kettenkrad
* 17 New Units - including Soviet Naval Brigade, Royal Marine Commandos, and Waffen SS1 vol, 50 pgs 2012 ITALY, MASSIMO
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1-49480 Tulk, S. and McGill, P. POLEAXED:Wargame System for the 15th Century Wars This system can be used for 6mm/15mm/25mm figures, and represents warfare in Western Europe during the 15th century, prime aim to 'wargame' large battles with a clear result, Lance/Longbow Society1 vol, 56 pgs 2001 UK, FREEZY WATER PUBL'ING
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1-213730 Tunez, Michael BLOOD & PLUNDER: Rulebook features an innovative initiative system with simple and intuitive rules. This fast-paced, highly tactical ruleset is set in the 17th Century Caribbean during the age of piracy.

Play out battles on land, sea, or both simultaneously on your average kitchen table in about two hours. It includes various factions of the Spanish, English and French nationalities as well as ships and boats such as Light Frigates, Brigantines, Sloops, and Longboats. 1 vol, 160 pgs 2017 US, FIRELOCK GAMES
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1-213732 Tunez, Michael BLOOD & PLUNDER: Fire On The Frontier Supplement to the original Blood & Plunder rule book includes Force lists for Frontier fighting incorporating new units and models; Historical background to War on the Frontier - King Philips and King Williams wars; New Historical Characters; New, expanded rules for including fortifications in your games; Exciting new scenarios for War on the Frontier; and more.1 vol, 248 pgs 2022 US, FIRELOCK GAMES
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1-213733 Tunez, Michael BLOOD & PLUNDER: Raise the Black Expansion Book Features new units and factions with a focus on active powers during the second French & Indian War (also known as Queen Anne's War): Mixed European and Native American raiding parties, the last wave of buccaneers, regular army units, and plenty of pirates. This book makes for a perfect expansion to what begins in the Black Beard vs. Maynard Starter Box. This book is only an expansion book, you will need a Blood & Plunder Rulebook or Blackbeard vs Maynard Starter Box in order to play the game.1 vol, 248 pgs 2022 US, FIRELOCK GAMES
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1-224030 Tunez, Michael Oak & Iron:Warfare at Sea 1650 - 1750 A 1/600th scale naval game set in the age of piracy, imperial expansion, and above all, fighting sail. Recreate battles between small fleets and squadrons of armed sailing ships while supplying significant flavor for the various factions represented in the game.

Set includes:
6 plastic ship models: Light Galleon, Fluyt, Petit Frigate, Corvette, Brigantine, Sloop
6 clear plastic ship bases
6 ship cards
5 Nation cards: Spain, England, France, Netherlands, Pirates
19 Admiral cards to command your squadrons
46 upgrade & captain cards to customize each ship
39 Initiative cards to create your battle plans and coordinate with your squadron
15 Event cards
21 scenario cards
Six Oak & Iron Dice
1 set of 5 movement tools
1 range ruler
All necessary tokens and counters
17 Double-sided terrain tiles
3x3-foot Sea mat
1 vol, 160 pgs 2020 US, FIRELOCK GAMES
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1-209820 Turner, Wayne GREAT WAR: World War One Battles of 1918 1918 saw great changes in the warfare of the Western Front. Russia pulled out of the war, freeing thousands more German troops to push the Allies back huge distances. The Allied counteroffensives, with the new tanks, evolving tactics, and the arrival of the Americans, forced the Germans back towards their own borders and defeat.

Last year Battlefront marked the centenary of the start of World War One by releasing a set of rules for British and German forces, with issue # 324 of Wargames Illustrated. Now those rules have been expanded to a 72-page book, including the Americans and French. 1 vol, 72 pgs 2013 UK, BATTLEFRONT USA
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1-226660 van Dop, Peter BELLO LUDI RIFLES: WORLD WAR II SKIRMISH RULES & CARDS BUNDLE For 1939-1945, but can be used for 1930-1960. Designed as a multiplayer game but will work just as fine with only two players or even solo. Uses 20+ figures of any scale.

The goal is not to annihilate the enemy's units to the last man, but to inflict enough damage that morale is reduced and the unit will become shaken or will run away in panic and consequently removed from the tabletop. Tactics are based on teamwork within a group and also between groups up to the entire army.
1 vol, 20 pgs 2021 NETHERLANDS, BELLOLUDI
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1-227030 van Dop, Peter BELLO LUDI RIFLES: WORLD WAR I SKIRMISH RULES & CARDS BUNDLE These rules will give you the options of playing the first skirmishes of 1914, the trench warfare that dominated the middle of the war and the combined arms tactics that were developed at the end of the war.'1 vol, 20 pgs 2021 NETHERLANDS, BELLOLUDI
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1-227740 van Dop, Peter BELLO LUDI ACW RULES & CARD BUNDLE Period specific rules book and the generic 1700-1900 Cards deck. The game is designed as a multiplayer game but will work just as fine with only two players or even solo. Can be easily adapted to the number of miniatures that you have available.1 vol, 20 pgs 2021 NETHERLANDS, BELLOLUDI
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1-228360 van Dop, Peter BELLO LUDI MUSKETS: Skirmish Rules for the Period 1700-1865 Rules & Cards Bundle: Skirmish game for the period of 1700-1865 covering American War of Independence, Napoleonic Wars, and other wars.1 vol, 20 pgs 2021 NETHERLANDS, BELLOLUDI
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1-229540 van Dop, Peter BELLO LUDI PIKES 1530-1660 Rules & Cards Bundle: re-fight the the 80 Years, 30 Years and English civil War in any scale with this popular miniatures rules system Includes the standard card pack and 2 Command Dice.1 vol, 20 pgs 2022 NETHERLANDS, BELLOLUDI
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1-235280 van Dop, Peter BELLO LUDI: 1660-1721 : THE AGE OF MARLBOROUGH & CHARLES XII Big battle period specific rules and card deck. Ruleset simulates battles in the age in which the 'Queen of the Battlefield', the Pike, was gradually phased out. Refight the battles of the Marlborough, Turenne, William III, Charles XII, and others.1 vol, 20 pgs 2022 NETHERLANDS, BELLOLUDI
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1-235910 van Dop, Peter BELLO LUDI: Crossbows Medieval Skirmish Game 750-1500 Includes Rules, Cards, and Dice. The game is designed as a multi-player game, but will work just as fine with only two players or even solo. The same goes for the number of miniatures involved. It is possible to start with only 20-odd miniatures, but that can easily be expanded. The distances are given in inches for use with 28mm scale soldiers or you can use centimeters with smaller scale miniatures.1 vol, 20 pgs 2023 NETHERLANDS, BELLOLUDI
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1-914141 various VAE VICTIS # 141: Laudau ou la Lort! (Laudau or Death) Wargame includes die-cut counters

'Landau or Death!' was the rallying cry of the soldiers of the army of the Moselle of General Hoche. In this second opus of 'The Great Tactic,' two French armies separated by the Vosges face the Prussian and Austrian armies for the control of Landau, which is besieged by the Duke of Brunswick and on the verge of falling. Players will have to maneuver through the Vosges to surprise their opponent and overwhelm him.

Three scenarios, including two playable Solitaires, will revive the Palatinate and Rhine Valley campaign, from one battle of Wissembourg to another.

Magazine includes reviews of:

Boardgames
* Waterloo Episode 6 - Les Dernieres Charges de l'Empire - Ludifolie
* Kosowo Pole 1380 - T&S
* Command & Colors Napoleonic - GMT
* Lincoln - PSC
* Empire & Alliance - PSC
* Enemy Coast Ahead - GMT
* 878 Vikings - Academy Games/Asyncron

Scenarios
* Advanced Squad Leader
* Memory 44
* GWC

Miniatures
* Les Revoltes Huguenotes (1620-1629)
* Congo au Japon
* Les Figurines Revolution and Scenarios Campagne d'Alsace
* CR Western (Peter Pig)
* Jouer Colonial : Les Regles et Les Decors

Technic: Les decors Desert 1re Partie

Hobby: Kolwezi au Chateau de Vincennes

Art of War: Hoche et la Lutte pour l'Alsace 1793-17941 vol, 84 pgs 2018 FRANCE, CERIGO EDITIONS
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1-914142 various VAE VICTIS # 142: Corbach 1760 Magazine also includes a wargame with die-cut counters.

Articles:

* Boardgames: Fort Sumter - GMT; Roads to Gettysburg II - MMP; Longstreet Attack - Revolution Games; The Great Game - Legion Wargames; Bloody Monday - Vento Nuovo Games; Armageddon War - FPG; NR3 - GMT; Helsinki 1918 - Up Games; War of the Worlds- France DVG; and 1754 - Asyncron.

* Scenarios: ASL and M44

* Miniatures: Team Yankee - After Action report; Revoltes huguenotes (1620-1629) 2nd part; Saga Croisades - After Action report; Scenarios Secession 1862, Presentation Western (Peter Pig); and Blood Eagles scenario.

* Technic: Les decors desert 2nd part

* Hobby: French Consim

* Art of War: 1759-1760 - Seven Years War, French campaign in the Western Germany

* Wargame: Corbach 1760. During the offensive in Germany, Broglie was with the main French forces in Frankenberg in Hesse, 30 km south of Corbach. He ordered Saint Germain to join him with the Army of the Rhine. Ferdinand, duke of Brunswick, stationed 10 km east of Corbach, sent the Erbprinz of Brunswick to prevent the junction of the two French armies. The Prinz, having made contact with Kielmansegg Corps, decided to attack what he though was only the vanguard of St. Germain. However Broglie himself with six brigades arrived on the battlefield while some German reinforcement force-marched to join the fight.

Corbach 1760 uses the same system as Hastenbeck 1757 (published in Vae Victis 126) with a slightly different scale: One combat point = 150 to 250 men; One hex = 200-250m, and One turn = 30 min.1 vol, 84 pgs 2018 FRANCE, CERIGO EDITIONS
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1-916450 various MINIATURE WARGAMES: Issue #450 Cover: Walking the Plank: Caribbean Cut-throats -- Three ship-borne 1822 and 1826 anti-piracy scenarios, but adaptable to other eras.

Other Features
In Si Vis Pacem: Para Bellum -- Look at the modeling process for plastic and resin miniatures by Para Bellum
The Battle of Assunpink Creek: American Revolution scenario set in Trenton, NJ
Interdimensional Dance: Campaign system for Song of Blades & Heroes.
Send 3 and 4 Pence: Uncovering Waterloo Project -- help build a huge diorama
On the Grid: Square grids for wargaming
Command Decision: Go tell the Spartans: Part 1 (of 2)
Practical Wargames Scenery: Scratch build a Roman Mile Castle
Railroad Baron: Build a sci-fi monorail railway
Club Spotlight: Mailed Fist Wargames Club
Defence in Depth: Figure and Rules reviews
Quartermaster: Scenery and Accessories reviews
Forward Observer: News
Recce: Seven book reviews
Last Word: Iain Dickie, ex-editor of Miniature Wargames
1 vol, 96 pgs 2020 UK, WARNER PUBLICATIONS
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1-935098 Various WARGAMES SOLDIERS & STRATEGY # 98 Special Feature: The Wars of the Roses
* The Wars of the Roses: A Wargaming Intro - A Game of Thrones
* A Campaign for the Wars of the Roses - Habilments of War
* Alternative scenarios for the Wars of the Roses - Scuffles and Skirmishes
* Filled with Arrows Like Hedgehogs - The Battle of Stoke Field, 1487
* Building a Wars of the Roses Army - My Kingdom for a Horse
* The Last Charge of King Richard III of England - One Last Roll of the Dice

Features
* Rommel's Fighting Retreat After El Alamein - The Fox's Flight
* Marauders vs the Mad Macedonian Monarch - Attack of the Galatians
* The Siege of Fort Standwix, 2-22 August 1777 - Hubbell's Telescope
* An American Civil War Locomotive - Casey Jones is Back
* Painting a Panzer IV by Hand - No Airbrush, No Problem

Other Articles
* Up Front - Historicon Return
* Tabletop Tactics - Horse and Musket Era Artillery
* The Irregular - How to Get Your Hobby Mojo Back
* The New 2000 AD Game from Warlord - Let's Play Strontium Dog
* Game Reviews - Mad Dogs & Englishmen, Western, Last Days: Zombie Apocalypse, and Outlands - 2nd edition
* Book Reviews
* Parting Shots1 vol, 84 pgs 2018 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-217770 Veltre, Joe SONS OF MARS: Gladiatorial Rules INTRODUCTORY OFFER: ONE FREE RANDOM PACK (an $8 value) OF 4 GLADIATORS (out of seven packs total) WITH EVERY RULES BOOK!

Sons of Mars is a rule set that gives players the ability to recreate the gladiatorial games of ancient Rome on the table top. Build your ludus from the ground up and take to the sands of the arena with a deep campaign system that has gladiator progression, ludus expansion, special events and much more. The arena's crowd is chanting your name, will you answer their call?

The combat system in Sons of Mars aims to take the fighting beyond simple dice rolling and leans toward a more tactical approach. With a combination of 13 different actions and 30+ abilities the players, not the dice gods, will have the most control over how the battles on the sands of the arena unfold.

Inside this book you will also find rules for 17 classes of gladiators, 10 beasts, over 20 different match types, four Roman festivals with themed matches, 40+ NPCs (Non Player Characters), and rules for campaign and solo play.1 vol, 83 pgs 2018 UK, ACCEPTABLE CASUALTIES
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1-222780 Verdoliva, Steve FOR KING AND EMPRESS: Seven Years War Big Battle Rules Big battle, miniatures game for refighting the Seven Years War, 1756-62. Everything you need to play is here, including: rules illustrated with diagrams and photographs; definitive resolution system; Scenario design from march-on attacks against a deployed defender to a positional grand tactical system conducted before the battle; Terrain generation; Point system; Army lists for all the major (and several minor) combatants of the Seven Years War, often broken into early and late-war periods; Two tiers of army sizes which allow you to field small forces quickly or expand them to major armies; Myriad of optional rules to tweak just the right feel for your games, or put them in a historical campaign context; and a flexible basing system, allowing you to use troops you already own or guide those just starting out.1 vol, 44 pgs 2018 US, FIRST COMMAND WARGAMES
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1-222781 Verdoliva, Steve FOR KING AND EMPRESS: War of Austrian Succession - A Supplement for For King or Empress Big Battle Rules Supplement for the For King or Empress rules extends the rules mechanics, army lists, and troop values to cover the 1740-1756 period. Contains new and optional rules covering the War of Austrian Succession period, as well as updates for the Seven Years War. Also included are Army Lists and Troop Values for four major and nine minor combatants of the War of Austrian Succession. There are army commander ratings for 50 historical personalities, as well as ways to generate random commanders. A complete scenario with troop lists, special rules, and more covers the Battle of Mollwitz.

Includes:
* New and Optional Rules to cover the 1740-1756 period
* New Army Lists for 4 Major & 5 Minor Powers of the war
* New adjusted troop values to reflect this earlier period
* Commander ratings for 50 historical leaders
* Battle of Mollwitz scenario with special rules & troop list
* Description & analysis of 19 battles of this war
* Quick Reference Sheets (QRS) and Commander Cards1 vol, 48 pgs 2018 US, FIRST COMMAND WARGAMES
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1-83890 Viverito, Phil KNIGHT HACK:Medieval Warfare 1000-1400 3rd Edition 8.5x11, color cover and photos inside, diagrams, army list, reference sheets and more1 vol, 64 pgs 2006 US, L.M.W WORKS
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2-47870 Viverito, Philip CLASSICAL HACK:Ancient Warfare 600 BC to 600 AD 8.5x11, quick play set of rules, easy to learn, lots of fun, play aid sheets, WRG basing. Perennial favorite at conventions.1 vol, 48 pgs 2013 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-47871 Viverito, Philip CLASSICAL HACK:Roman Scenarios 20+ scenarios from 750 BC to 250 AD, plus lists and variants, casualty charts.1 vol, 96 pgs 1998 AMHERST, LMW WORKS
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1-47872 Viverito, Philip CLASSICAL HACK:Macedonian Scenarios 20+ scenarios1 vol, 41 pgs 2003 AMHERST, LMW WORKS
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1-49550 Viverito, Philip HOLY HACK:Hacking for the Biblical Period 8.5x11, play aids, o/b's for Qadesh, same basing as 'WRG', quick play, lots of fun.1 vol, 32 pgs L.M.W WORKS
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2-49550 Viverito, Philip HOLY HACK:Hacking for the Biblical Period 8.5x11, play aids, o/b's for Qadesh, same basing as 'WRG', quick play, lots of fun.1 vol, 32 pgs 1996 TORONTO, BLACK FALCON
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1-90330 Viverito, Philip HACK IN THE DARK AGES 250 A.D. TO 1000 A.D. Revised, updated edition, stand alone from the Classical Hack rules. Primary change is the use of a D10 system. Special rules, (39) army lists, (4) scenarios, play aids, index. 1 vol, 56 pgs L.M.W WORKS
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1-201030 Viverito, Phillip PIKE HACK - Rules for the English Civil Wars The latest in the Hack series of rules covers the ECW. Uses d10 for combat and morale and no need to rebase figures. Includes 8-page center color section with play examples, army lists, and pull out Quick Reference Sheet on cardstock. Unit is regiment, usually 12 figures per infantry regiment and six to 10 figures for cavalry regiments. Clever pike and musket interaction. Artillery appropriately restrictive. 1 vol, 46 pgs 2013 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-78360 Viverito, Phillip HOMERIC HACK:Warfare in the Age of Heroes 8.5x11, the system allows for heroic duels, large scale battles, naval battles, sieges and more.1 vol, 40 pgs 2005 US, LMW PUBLISHING
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1-225041 Wagman, Greg ALL QUIET ON THE POTOMAC: Scenario Book for Altar of Freedom ACW Rules Grand Tactical Scenarios for the 18 largest ACW battles fought in the East from 1861 through 1865. Historical orders of battle, full color maps, and period details.1 vol, 156 pgs 2020 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-225042 Wagman, Greg ATLANTA IS OURS: Scenario Book for Altar of Freedom ACW Rules Grand Tactical Scenarios for the 18 largest battles fought in the West from 1862 through 1865. Historical orders of battle, full color maps, and period details.1 vol, 142 pgs 2020 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-225060 Wagman, Greg AGE OF HANNIBAL: 2nd Edition Game large battles of antiquity in a single evening on limited table space and with flexible basing. Focus on the critical nature of pre-battle strategy, when commanders sought the best possible ground for their armies. A terrain card system allows players to create unique battlefields, while also incorporating elements of scouting, flank marches, and possible ambushes. Includes a full campaign system for map-based play plus a chapter on conducting sieges such as Carthage or Syracuse.

Biggest difference in 2nd edition is switch from d10s to d8s for less randomness in melee outcomes. Also rebalance rebalancing the unit types; updating Rally Factors and some other unit traits for each unit type; and revising Army Morale Clock for longer battles. Also totally revises missile fire, and the way generals exert command influence. 1 vol, 60 pgs 2022 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-225061 Wagman, Greg AGE OF HANNIBAL: Over the Alps Scenario Book - 2nd Edition Revised edition has 15 Punic War scenarios and 1 Grand Campaign.

FIRST PUNIC WAR SCENARIOS
The Battle of Messana (264 BC): Roman expeditionary force crosses into Sicily to intervene in local politics against combined Carthage and Syracuse army. First battle of the war.

The Battle of Agrigentum (261 BC): Largest land battle of the war pits over 40,000 Carthaginian mercenaries arrive outside Agrigentum to lift the six-month Roman siege by two consular armies.

The Battle of Adys (256 BC): Roman expedition invades Africa to meet new Carthaginioan army on the heights above Adys.

The Battle of Tunis (255 BC): A Spartan general helps Carthage retrain their army and defend the capital.

SECOND PUNIC WAR SCENARIOS
The Battle of the Trebia (218 BC): Hannibal lays a masterful trap for the Romans along the banks of the Trebia River.

The Battle of Cannae (216 BC): Perhaps the most famous battle of the ancient world, Cannae sees over 100,000 troops packed onto a small battlefield. .

The Battle of Dertosa (215 BC): Carthage and Rome battle in Hispania along the southern bank of the Ebro River.

The Battle of Caralis (215 BC): Sardinian uprising against 20,000 Romans, but Carthaginian commander Hasdrubal the Bald arrives to aid the rebels.

The Second Battle of Beneventum (214 BC): Roman slaves and convicts side with the Roman Empire and battle a Carthaginian army in southern Italy.

The First Battle of Herdonia (212 BC): Hannibal detaches a division of his best troops to catch a Roman army by surprise outside the town of Herdonia.

The Battle of the Metaurus (207 BC): Along the banks of the Metaurus River in northeastern Italy, the Romans intercert a Carthaginian army from Hispania marching to join Hannibal.

The Battle of Ilipa (206 BC): Carthaginians hope to turn back the tide of Roman momentum in Iberia.

The Battle of the Great Plains (203 BC): Rome tracks down a newly-formed Carthaginian army near the Bagrades River.

The Battle of Zama (202 BC): Hannibal vs Scipio's invasion of Africa.

THIRD PUNIC WAR SCENARIOS
The Siege of Carthage (146 BC): Romans try to storm the fortifications.

GRAND CAMPAIGN
The War for Sicily (264 - 256 BC): Refight the First Punic War in Sicily. All necessary campaign rules, map tokens, and a map of Sicily are included.1 vol, 60 pgs 2
NEW-wirebound softcover, 2nd edition, available mid August 2022 ......$30.00 inc

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1-229060 Wagman, Greg Live Free or Die: Tabletop Battles of the American Revolution Rules for the American War of Independence, includes the Victory or Death supplement

The regiment is the basic tactical maneuver element and the role played by heroic leaders is emphasized. Flexible basing allows players to use whatever miniatures they already have. Troop quality and morale are of paramount importance in the game. Includes single-sided quick reference sheet and historical scenarios. 1 vol, 70 pgs 2022 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-221750 Wallace, Martin JUDGE DREDD: Helter Skelter Something in the multiverse has shattered, and now the universe is bleeding. Throughout Mega-City One there are reports of invaders wreaking havoc. Celtic barbarians in Ezquerra Block. Russian nobles in Apetown. And rumours of fragments of other universes, waiting to be claimed.

Judge Dredd: Helter Skelter is a new miniatures board game combining Martin Wallace's critically-acclaimed Wildlands rules with the worlds of 2000 AD. Four unique factions bring iconic characters from Slaine, Nikolai Dante, and Strontium Dog crashing into Mega-City One, all intent on finding the shattered fragments of their own universe and crushing anyone who gets in their way.

Players: 2-4; Ages: 14+; Playing Time: 30-60 minutes; Contents: 20 unique ink-washed miniatures, 188 cards, double-sided playing board, counters and tokens.1 vol, 1 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-box ......$85.00 DISCOUNT:15%

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1-221751 Wallace, Martin JUDGE DREDD: Helter Skelter - The Dark Judges The barrier between worlds has shattered. Now, the Dark Judges have returned to exact judgement on Mega-City One.

The city is guilty. The crime is life. The sentence is death.

The Dark Judges can be played as a team in any game of Helter Skelter, or one player can face off against them in a solo game.

Requires a copy of Judge Dredd: Helter Skelter to play.

Number of players: 1-4
Ages: 14+
Playing time: 30-60 minutes
Components: 4 miniatures, 5 oversized cards, 39 playing cards, tokens
1 vol, 1 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-box, available late May 2020 ......$35.00 DISCOUNT:15%

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1-19440 Waxtel, David & Burke, Robert THEY DIED FOR GLORY Grand Tactical game system, eleven scenarios, o/b's, and optional rules.1 vol, 0 pgs 1992 NY, QUANTUM PRINTING COMP
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1-191980 Weigle, Bruce 1866 Austro-Prussian War 8.5x11, full color throughout, It covers the Austro-Prussian War in Bohemia, the German War by Prussian and its allied contingents against Austria's Federal German allies, and Italy's third War of Independence against Austria in northern Italy.

Designed for fast, accurate resolution of battles with minimal tables (3) and modifiers.
Options have been kept to a minimum in the interests of completing a reasonably faithful recreation of a large battle in an afternoon.

Includes three different scales, for large battles at the grand tactical level (several corps per side), and small-scale engagements down to regimental level.
Streamlined turn sequence; simple, proven command and control system; straightforward combat resolution.

Two 4-sided Cheat Sheets included, for two different scale games. Suitable for 6mm, 10mm, and 15mm basing systems; 1 inch= 100m; 1 turn = 30 minutes.

Includes 14 historical battle scenarios (8 in Bohemia, 5 in Germany and 1 in Italy), each with several historical variants.

Extensive historical notes, military chronologies, and orders of battle. Annotated Bibliography of over 75 entries.

Compatible with the 1870 rules for the Franco-Prussian War, and the 1859/1864 rules for the Franco-Austrian and Danish Wars.
1 vol, 132 pgs 2010 US, GRAND TACTICAL RULES
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1-214570 Weigle, Bruce 1871: Franco-Prussian War Rules 1871 fast-play rules for the Franco-Prussian War-- the latest in Bruce Weigle's popular '1870' series of rules for the mid-19th century European wars of transition.

While 1871 features the same tried-and-true game mechanics as his earlier 1870-1859-1864-1866 rules, the fire combat, charge/melee, and morale sections have been radically streamlined - effectively halving the time it takes to play each turn. 1871 is completely compatible with the earlier rules, and includes ample designer's notes, color illustrations, examples of play, and twelve new historical battle scenarios (from both the Imperial and Republican phases of the war). However, it does not repeat the extensive historical or bibliographic information already found in 1870.

Each well-researched scenario includes complete orders of battle, historical notes, map, and alternative scenarios; they range in size from relatively modest battles of a couple of divisions to multi-corps debacles. Well-illustrated with contemporary artwork and terrain board pictures; a one page color quick reference sheet is included.
1 vol, 114 pgs 2017 US, GRAND TACTICAL RULES
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1-66350 Weigle, Bruce 1870 8.5x11, first rate set of rules, in development for over nine years, simple and easily understood, but capturing the favor of the period, 14 scenarios, battle maps, fight large scale battles 6mm/10mm/15mm1 vol, 109 pgs 2001 US, GRAND TACTICAL RULES
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1-84780 Weigle, Bruce 1859 2nd Italian War & 1864 2nd Schleswig War 8.5x11, full color throughout, two sets of rules with their own play aids and scenarios, by the designer of 1870.1 vol, 132 pgs 2006 US, GRAND TACTICAL RULES
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1-207570 Wesencraft, Charlie CHARLIE WESENCRAFT'S SEVEN STEPS TO FREEDOM: Wargaming the French and Indian War and the American War of Independence Charlie Wesencraft is one the key early wargamers who through their enthusiasm, knowledge and writing helped turn miniature wargaming into a worldwide hobby. This new book is about how to wargame the French-Indian War and the American War of Independence.

The book analyses both wars and describes them battle by battle. Each description is accompanied by a map and notes on how each encounter can be represented on the wargaming table top. The book also includes some of his previously unpublished wargaming rules which are a development of his system from his earlier two wargaming books. This is his first new wargaming book in just under 40 years. The foreword is by Henry Hyde, editor of Miniature Wargames.1 vol, 188 pgs 2014 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
NEW-softcover, available mid February 2015 ......$24.00

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1-222801 Weser, Jason RED STAR BURNING STREETS: The Allied Defense of West Berlin - November 1983 Background, Orbats, Scenarios, Maps, and more for The Zone Skirmish Rules, however, this scenario booklet is compatible with any Cold War Gone Hot skirmish rule set. Excellent city warfare scenarios.1 vol, 60 pgs 2020 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-234590 Wheatley, Brendan DAK ATTACK: Solo or Multiplayer Rules for Gaming the Long Range Desert Group A set of rules written for the Long Range Desert Group, which can be used for Solo or Multi-Player games. The ruleset comes complete with markers, separate play sheets, and two sets of game/mission cards. Ideal for 28mm.1 vol, 30 pgs 2022 UK, OFFENSIVE MINIATURES
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1-219680 Whitehouse, Howard and Foley, Daniel A GENTLEMAN'S WAR: Or, Glossy Coats and Tin Bayonets A simple game involving toy soldiers of the classic style. It is a relaxed and relaxing game, where enough depends on the turn of a card and the roll of a handful of dice to say that our disasters are pure chance, but enough cunning decision-making to claim our victories as acts of brilliant generalship.

Our model soldiers are very brave, obedient, and generally do what we want them to. Players
are expected to behave in a friendly manner, and conduct themselves as gentlemen (or ladies,
as is appropriate). There are lots of six-sided dice, saving rolls, proper distances in inches,
and a general sense that there ought to be salmon-and-cucumber sandwiches and tea or beer.1 vol, 170 pgs 2019 US, WINGED HUSSAR PUBLISHING
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1-224190 Whitehouse, Howard et al Black Sun - Rules for 28mm Weird Nam Skirmish Battle Tabletop skirmish game of survival and combat in an alternate dimension during the Vietnam War. Assemble your force of US Army Soldiers, Viet Cong freedom fighters or spaced out hippies and combat monsters from another dimension, or each other, while trying to get back home. Man we gotta geout of this place.

This rulebook includes everything you need to play except miniatures, including: Move and countermove initiative system; 'What the. if ' Cards to bring the 1960's period and the Black Sun Event to life; Printable Force Cards which are used to create any of the main factions; Scenarios and Advanced Rules to get you into play quickly and to expand your game in the future.

This book introduced the factions of the alternate dimension, provides rules for period weapons, and allows players to come to grips with the sanity altering truths of an alien universe. This rulebook doesn't represent everything we have planned for Black Sun it is only the beginning.1 vol, 64 pgs 2020 CANADA, CRUCIBLE CRUSH
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1-212330 Wilde, Brian HOSTILE AIRCRAFT: WWI Air Combat Rules Hostile Aircraft is a fast-paced simulation of 3-D aerial combat from 1915 - 1920 for any number of players. The game set includes rules, control sheets, 2 model aeroplanes, and fully adjustable flight stands which show altitude and rotate 360-degrees on 2 axes to indicate when planes bank, climb, dive, loop, or barrel roll.

Game statistics for 306 aircraft are included. All fronts of the Great War are included, as well as the Russian Revolutions, the Battle on the Baltic, and the Polish-Russian War. Players typically command 1-3 aeroplanes.

These are original 1996 sets found in a warehouse.1 vol, 98 pgs 1996 US, GOBLINTOOTH ENTERPRISES
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1-212331 Wilde, Brian HOSTILE AIRCRAFT: Offensive Patrol The Offensive Patrol supplement contains 101 historical scenarios that can be used with any rules system. Recreate challenging battles from 1915 - 1920, covering all fronts of the Great War as well as post-Armistice fighting. The rise and fall of the top aces from all nations are included. Balloon busting, anti-aircraft fire, bombing raids, reconnaissance missions, and artillery spotting are all covered.

These are original 1996 sets found in a warehouse.1 vol, 96 pgs 1996 US, GOBLINTOOTH ENTERPRISES
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1-212332 Wilde, Brian HOSTILE AIRCRAFT: Squadron Record Book The Squadron Record Book includes pre-printed Aeroplane Control Sheets for over 100 different aeroplane types. This is a supplement to Hostile Aircraft.

These are original 1996 sets found in a warehouse.1 vol, 110 pgs 1996 US, GOBLINTOOTH ENTERPRISES
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1-212410 Wilde, Brian THUNDERBALL: 3D Miniature Wargame Rules For Underwater Combat Exciting 3-D underwater battles with spear guns, knives, and sharks. Includes rules for three different levels of play.

The Basic Rules introduce new players to the game for quick and easy mayhem. The Advanced Rules bring in many tactical options with a wide range of troop qualities, armored scuba suits, sea sleds, and more; plus dangerous sea creatures including many species of sharks, as well as octopi, eels, rays, sea snakes, jellyfish, trained war dolphins, and more! The Expert Rules add realistic movement options for using weight belts and buoyancy vests -- just watch out for the bends. Rules: $14.00

Special Offer: All packs of miniatures and stands (not rules) are 10% off -- put '10% Off Thunderball' in Comment field if ordering online.

Miniatures are 1/72 scale.

DIVERS - Each pack of divers includes two different poses and a mix of frogmen and frogwomen, unless otherwise noted.

* TB-101 Swimmer, Frogmen, Wetsuit, Scuba (6) $9.00
* TB-102 Swimmer, Frogwomen, Wetsuit, Scuba (6) $9.00
* TB-103 Swimmer, Heavy Armor, Scuba (6) $9.00
* TB-111 Holding Driver/Passenger, Wetsuit, Scuba (6) $9.00
* TB-121 Seated Driver, Wetsuit, Scuba (6) $9.00
* TB-122 Seated Driver, Heavy Armor, Scuba (6) $9.00

VEHICLES

* TB-201 Sea Scooter (use Holding Driver) (6) $6.00
* TB-211 Sea Speeder (use Seated Driver) (6) $9.00
* TB-221 Sea Sled (use Seated Driver/Holding Passenger) (6) $7.50

SEA CREATURES

* TB-310 Great White Shark (E) $9.00
* TB-302 Tiger Shark (C) $7.50
* TB-303 Great Hammerhead Shark (C) $7.50
* TB-304 Thresher Shark (2) (C) $7.50
* TB-305 Goblin Shark (3) (B) $7.50
* TB-306 Mako Shark (4) $7.50
* TB-307 Blue Shark (4) $7.50
* TB-308 Bull Shark (4) $7.50

* TB-311 Saltwater Crocodile (E) $9.00
* TB-312 American Crocodile (E) $7.50
* TB-313 Sea Snake (6) $6.00
* TB-324 Electric Torpedo Ray (4) $7.50
* TB-331 Giant Octopus (B) $7.50
* TB-332 Humbolt Squid (B) $7.50
* TB-334 Vampire Squid (12) (use 1 stand per 3 squid) $7.50
* TB-351 Giant Grouper (B) $7.50
* TB-352 Great Barracuda (6) $7.50
* TB-353 Moray Eel (6) $6.00

* TB-361 Killer Whale, Mature Adult (resin) (D) $13.00
* TB-362 Killer Whale, Young Adult (E) $10.00
* TB-363 Bottlenose Dolphin (3) (B) $7.50

3-D STAND SYSTEM - All figures can use stand size A, unless otherwise noted by a letter in their description

* STB-01 Basic Stand A, 1.5 inch Hexagon (4) $12.00
* STB-02 Basic Stand B, 1.75 inch Hexagon (4) $13.00
* STB-03 Basic Stand C, 2.5 inch Hexagon (2) $10.00
* STB-04 Basic Stand E, 3 inch Hexagon (2) $11.00
* STD-04 Duplex Stand (D), Size 4 (for Mature Adult Killer Whale) $8.00
* STS-07 Ring Clips (24) $5.00

1 vol, 98 pgs 1996 US, GOBLINTOOTH ENTERPRISES
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2-235930 Wiley, Jaye FISTFUL OF LEAD: Reloaded - Wild West Rules 2nd Edition Reloaded 2nd Edition mechanics and play will align more closely to that of the Core Rules, which reflect how the system mechanics work as a versatile foundation, with other titles in the rules series acting as a skin or sleeve to add aesthetic flair to your genre or period.

2nd Edition contains: Beautiful full color printing; Fresh pictures and illustrations; Covers Wild West weapons, Gatling gun and TNT; Train car layouts for postal & passenger; Updated campaign and scenarios; and Updated mechanics and traits.1 vol, 60 pgs 2023 US, WILEY GAME DESIGN
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1-235930D Wiley, Jaye FISTFUL OF LEAD: Reloaded - Wild West Rules - Deck Custom deck designed with a distinctly Wild West flair for the Fistful of Lead system. Unique details for face cards and card suites to enhance the overall look and play of your game. No need to remember what a special card does because it's cleverly printed right there. Comes with a sturdy 2-piece acrylic case for storage.1 vol, 1 pgs 2023 US, WILEY GAME DESIGN
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1-235940 Wiley, Jaye HORSE & MUSKET RULES: Fistful of Lead rules 2nd Edition These rules are designed to fight skirmishes during the black powder era. This 2nd edition brings the Horse & Musket genre into line with our Core System. It is a stand-alone game.

This rulebook covers many conflicts of the 18th and early 19th century; from Napoleonics to the War of Spanish Succession, and covers the wars in America: French Indian War, American War of Independence, War of 1812, and the American Civil War.

Scenarios: 4
Campaign: Yes
Players: 2 - 8
Scale: 15mm - 54mm
Miniatures per player: 4 - 81 vol, 1 pgs 2023 US, WILEY GAME DESIGN
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1-235940D Wiley, Jaye HORSE & MUSKET RULES: Fistful of Lead rules 2nd Edition - Deck Custom deck designed with a distinctly black powder flair for the Fistful of Lead system. Unique details for face cards and card suites to enhance the overall look and play of your game. No need to remember what a special card does because it's cleverly printed right there. Comes with a sturdy 2-piece acrylic case for storage.1 vol, 1 pgs 2023 US, WILEY GAME DESIGN
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1-237540 Wiley, Jaye STARFIGHTERS: Fistful of Lead Sci-Fi Rules This is the spacefighter version of Fistful of Lead, with each player needing only five or six miniature ships to start gaming. You can play 1-on-1 games or larger skirmishes with up to six to eight players. Rules include building your flight and how to set up different scenarios. A few genre options are provided to get you started as well as rules for fleet sized ships. Use with any miniature space fighters.

This is a Hollywood-style recreation of fighter on fighter space combat. Yelling 'PEW! PEW! PEW!' is encouraged. Includes six scenarios.1 vol, 36 pgs 2023 US, WILEY GAME DESIGN
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1-237540D Wiley, Jaye STARFIGHTERS: Fistful of Lead rules Custom Cards As with every Fistful of Lead game, at the heart of the rules is the card-driven mechanism that makes each and every game engaging and unique. Comes with a sturdy 2-piece acrylic case for storage.1 vol, 1 pgs 2023 US, WILEY GAME DESIGN
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1-71350 Wilson, Ian HUSARIA:Warfare in Eastern Europe 1500-1700 A4, Wargames Rules and Army Lists for EasternEurope 1558-1699, from the PIKE & SHOT SOCIETY.1 vol, 60 pgs 2003 UK, PIKE & SHOT SOCIETY
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1-212811 Winfree, Dave COLORFUL SKIES 1: 1916-1917 Scenarios This is a third-party expansion that brings the air combat action of Check Your 6! to the skies of Word War I. The book contains supplementary rules to convert the CY6! mechanics for play in the WWI era. Included are over 70 historical scenarios presented in the CY6! format. Stats and maneuver sheets for 78 British, French, and German aircraft are also provided.1 vol, 64 pgs 2016 US, I-94 ENTERPRISES
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1-212812 Winfree, Dave COLORFUL SKIES 2: 1918 Scenarios This is a third-party expansion that brings the air combat action of Check Your 6! to the skies of Word War I. The book contains supplementary rules to convert the CY6! mechanics for play in the WWI era. Included are over 70 historical scenarios presented in the CY6! format. Stats and maneuver sheets for British, French, and German aircraft are also provided.1 vol, 64 pgs 2016 US, I-94 ENTERPRISES
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1-212813 Winfree, Dave COLORFUL SKIES 3: 1918 Italy Scenarios The 3rd aftermarket WWI book by Brian DeWitt, scenarios focus on actions in (northern) Italy with Italian and British forces vs Central Powers. 1916-1918. Includes 61 scenarios and aircraft roster as well as special balloon busting rules for air warfare over Italy in 1918.1 vol, 78 pgs 2021 US, I-94 ENTERPRISES
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1-213650 Winfree, Dave CRUSADERS OVER 'NAM: CY6 Jet Age Scenario Book Scenario book covers 11 actions in which F-8 Crusaders scored kills in action during the Vietnam war. Well documented and tested. Compatible with CY6 Jet Age.1 vol, 64 pgs 2017 US, I-94 ENTERPRISES
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1-213652 Winfree, Dave AIR PIRATES: CY6 Jet Age Scenario Book Vietnam 1965-1968 36 scenarios covering North Vietnamese vs, US air war over Vietnam 1965-1968. Compatible with the Check Your 6! Jet Age rules. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2021 US, I-94 ENTERPRISES
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1-214721 Winfree, Dave BATTLES ABOVE VOLUME 1: WWII Scenarios Europe 70 scenarios for Cover Your 6 aircraft miniatures rules covers 1940 to 1945 in Western Europe. Fighter skirmishes, sweeps, bomber streams and a general assortment of mid to large scenarios. 24 new aircraft and stats for them.1 vol, 64 pgs 2017 US, I-94 ENTERPRISES
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1-214722 Winfree, Dave BATTLES ABOVE VOLUME 2: WWII Scenarios Malta and Crete 32 scenarios for Cover Your 6 aircraft miniatures rules covers Malta, Crete and a few North Africa scenarios.

5 scenarios featuring The Falcon of Malta, George Beurling
Attacks on aircraft carrier Illustrious while in Malta Harbor
Scenarios for Faith, Hope, and Charity, the three famous Gloster Sea Gladiators
defending Malta at the start of WWII
Italian notable pilots Guido, Luigi, Bruno, and Furio
British pilot known as One-Hand Mac
Special rules for many scenarios based on historic events
Italian Bombers that make aircrew checks to drop bombs whenever the crew is
the target of fire
1 vol, 64 pgs 2017 US, I-94 ENTERPRISES
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1-65721 Winter, Steve KAMPFGRUPPE EINS:WW2 Infantry Skirmish Game 8x11.5, rule system designed to simulate skirmish-level actions by taking in to account 'fighting spirit', casualties amongst colleagues and their proximity, reference sheets, scenarios.1 vol, 52 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-65722 Winter, Steve KAMPFGRUPPE ZWEI:WW2 Vehicle Skirmish Game 8x11.5, rule system designed to simulate skirmish-level actions by taking in to account 'fighting spirit', casualties amongst colleagues and their proximity, reference sheets, scenarios1 vol, 54 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-65723 Winter, Steve KAMPFGRUPPE DREI:WW2 Support Weapons/Field Defence 8x11.5, rule system designed to simulate skirmish-level actions by taking in to account 'fighting spirit', casualties amongst colleagues and their proximity, reference sheets, scenarios1 vol, 54 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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2-65723 Winter, Steve KAMPFGRUPPE DREI:WW2 Support Weapons/Field Defence 8x11.5, Support weapons & field defences & scenarios for this series of WWII rules1 vol, 54 pgs 2002 UK, DROPWING GAME SYSTEMS
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1-65724 Winter, Steve KAMPFGRUPPE VIER:WW2 Combined Forces Operations 8x11.5, combined operations rules: Winters air: airborne & sea supplement to this series1 vol, 54 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-65725 Winter, Steve INTO THE BLUE:The Desert Campaign in World War Two 8x11, a supplement for the KAMPGRUPPE series of rules; introduces new rules for the North African Campaign; play aids, organization for the British,Germans and Italians, scenarios1 vol, 46 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-72010 Winter, Steve NAGINATA:Samurai Skirmish Rules 1180-1600 8.5x11, designed for 25/30mm figs, one fig equals a single warrior, scenario, quick play sheet.1 vol, 42 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-72020 Winter, Steve SPEAR SONG: Dark Age/Medieval Skirmish Rules 8.5x11-inch booklet. Rules designed for 25/30mm figs, with one fig equals a single warrior, although small scale battles can be fought. D6 + modifiers combat system with some 2d6 reaction rolls. Includes Dragon ship scenario and two quick cardstock play sheets. Black and white illustrations and map.1 vol, 44 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-72030 Winter, Steve WILD FRONTIER:Skirmishing in the American West 8.5x11, designed for 25/30mm figs, one fig equals a single warrior though small scale battles can be fought, scenarios, quick play sheets.1 vol, 44 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-72040 Winter, Steve REIVER:Renaissance Period Skirmish Rules 8.5x11, designed for 25/30mm figs, one fig equals a single warrior though small scale battles can be fought, scenarios, quick play sheets.1 vol, 46 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-72050 Winter, Steve PRIVATEER:Skirmishing during Piracy's GOLDEN AGE 8.5x11, designed for 25/30mm figs, one fig equals a single warrior though small scale battles can be fought, scenarios, quick play sheets.1 vol, 44 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-72910 Winter, Steve GIVE FYRE:Skirmishing during the Renaissance Period 8.5x11-inch booklet, designed for 15mm to 30mm figures, with one figure equals one warrior. Small-scale battles can be fought with multiple figures per stand basing. Uses 2d6 + modifiers firing system. Includes one scenario and one quick play sheet.1 vol, 50 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-74380 Winter, Steve CHOSEN MEN:Skirmishing & Battle 1700-1850 8.5x11 Skirmishing & Battle 1700-18501 vol, 52 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-83730 Winter, Steve REBEL YELL:Battles in the American Civil War 8.5x11, another simple set of rules, figure scale is 1 to 25 for Inf/Cav, 1 to 4-8 for Art, average size of units is 16-20 figs, plays aids, scenario.1 vol, 46 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-230740 Wombat, John SHADOWS OF CENTRALIS: Rules The 400-page A5 rule book fuses elements of fantasy, science fiction, and horror into 28mm (1:64) scale tabletop wargame that can be played with as few as 20 - 30 models or up to hundreds of models per side. Contains scenarios and 15 army lists: Damned, Dwarfs, Elves, Fiends, Followers of the Eye, Goblins, Hag Elves, Konstrato Empire, Lords, Orcs, Order of Ophelia, Samurai, Servants of Extinction, Undead, and Yalif.1 vol, 400 pgs 2022 UK, GRIPPING BEAST
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1-201081 Wood, David amd Surdu, Buck FATE OF BATTLE: The Last Days of the First Empire - Napoleon's 1814 Campaign Napoleon's campaign of 1814 is not well known, often treated as a footnote between Leipzig
and Waterloo. Frequently, authors make general statements about the Emperor once again displaying the brilliance of young Napoleon but being defeated by overwhelming numerical superiority. This book provides play-tested scenarios to allow players to recreate the
important battles of this campaign.

* Brienne (29 Jan.)
* La Rothiere (1 Feb.)
* Montmirail (11 Feb.)
* Chateau-Thierry (12 Feb.)
* Vauchamps (14 Feb.)
* Montereau (18 Feb.)
* Bar-sur-Aube (27 Feb.)
* Craonne (7 Mar.)
* Laon (9 Mar.)
* Reims (13 Mar.)
* Arcis-sur-Aube (20 Mar.)
* Fere-Champenoise (25 Mar.)

The scenarios in this book are suitable for use with any Napoleonic miniatures rules. Each battle includes a brief description of the battle, order of battle, full color map, special scenario rules, and victory conditions. Battles can be played separately or as part of a campaign, in which the results of one battle have an impact on forces present in following battle. 1 vol, 68 pgs 2014 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-234490 Wood, Eric and Mersey, Daniel THE MEN WHO WOULD BE KINGS: The Last Samurai Rebellion These are rules for Japanese samurai, NOT British colonial.

Adds a little bit of Hollywood dazzle to rules for the last samurai rebellion and offers up a fascinating perspective on the period and the forces involved.1 vol, 108 pgs 2022 UK, THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
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1-967004 Woodfield, Craig RONIN: Skirmish Wargames in the Age of the Samurai Set in an age of feuding samurai, wandering swordsmen and fearless warrior monks, Ronin is a skirmish wargame that captures the flavour and excitement of such Akira Kurosawa films as Seven Samurai and Yojimbo. Whether they prefer the loyal samurai retainers of a feudal lord or a horde of desperate bandits, players choose from one of several factions and build forces to battle for dominance and survival in 16th-century Japan. They may also recruit swords-for-hire to supplement their forces - masterless ronin, martial arts masters and secretive ninja will lend their skills to any commander who can afford them.

A full points system, incorporating a wide range of equipment and skills, allows for detailed customization of characters, while scenarios and a campaign system permit them to gain experience and develop over time. The fast-paced rules simulate the cut and thrust of hand-to-hand combat and require the player to make tactical decisions in the middle of a fight, immersing them in an era of war. 1 vol, 0 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-967012 Woodfield, Craig EN GARDE! Swashbuckling Skirmish Wargames Rules En Garde! is a small-scale skirmish game based on the successful Ronin rules, in which small groups of warriors fight each other for honor or riches. Rather than just rolling a few dice, the rules allow players to make tactical decisions about how the models that they control will fight - offensively, defensively, or by applying special skills and abilities. En Garde! covers the conflicts of the 16th, 17th, and early 18th centuries, when black-powder weapons started to become common in battle but martial prowess still determined the outcome.

Play as Border Reivers, Conquistadors, Landsknechts, Aztecs, French Musketeers, Caribbean Pirates, and many more, in scenarios that evoke classic engagements of the genre. Simple campaign rules allow multiple scenarios to be played in sequence and permit warbands to develop over time.

An appendix is also included to provide brief rules for supernatural creatures of the period -- monsters, demons, revenants, and witches -- and new abilities and equipment to fight them.1 vol, 0 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-84222 Yates, Phil AFRIKA AND THE MEDITERRANEAN 1942-43 8.5x12, full color throughout, the complete hand-book for the forces involved, painting guides.1 vol, 268 pgs 2008 N ZEALAND, FLAMES OF WAR
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1-84223 Yates, Phil FESTUNG EUROPA: Intelligence Handbook Jan-Aug 1944 The complete Flames of War handbook for the forces involved, including painting guides. 8.5x12, full color throughout.1 vol, 148 pgs 2006 N ZEALAND, FLAMES OF WAR
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1-84224 Yates, Phil D-1:Intelligence Handbook US/BRITISH in Normandy 8.5x12, full color throughout, the complete handbook for the forces involved, painting guides.1 vol, 64 pgs 2006 N ZEALAND, FLAMES OF WAR
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1-84226 Yates, Phil D-DAY:The Campaign for Normandy 8.5x12, full color throughout, the complete handbook for the forces involved, painting guides.1 vol, 64 pgs 2007 N ZEALAND, FLAMES OF WAR
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1-220590 Curry, John editior Stuart Asquith and Terry Wise's Wargaming 17th Century Battles: Including Rules for the English Civil War and the Thirty Years War Stuart Asquith is a key contributor to the development of modern hobby of wargaming. His extensive work included editing Practical Wargamer for 12 years, authoring over twenty books and editing many more. This book focuses on one of the Stuart Asquith's key interests, 17th century warfare.

This book aims to bring together some of Stuart Asquith's work, focussed on this era. Other books in the series coverhis writing on other wars. The book has 20 scenarios for wargamers inclulding:The 20 battles include:

* Edgehill (1642)
* The Storming of Brentford (1642)
* The Battle of Lansdowne (1643)
* Roundway Down (1643)
* The First Battle of Newbury (1643)
* The Relief of Newark (1644)
* Cropredy Bridge (1644)
* Marston Moor (1644)
* The Battle of Naseby (1645)
* Dunkirk (1658)
* Medway (1667)
* Drumclog (1679)
* The Battle of Sedgemoor (1685)

Of course, the book would not be complete without a set of classic 'Old School' wargaming rules. The obvious choice was Terry Wise's popular wargaming rules for the English Civil War and the Thirty Years War circa 1618-1651.

This work is published as part of The History of Wargaming Project range of books that aim to document the development of wargaming. 1 vol, 220 pgs 2019 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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1-198150 Thorton, Jake TRIBES OF LEGEND - Fantasy, Myths, Magic and Mayhem Gaming and Modelling in the World of Greek Gods and Legends There are many writings about ancient cultures lurking in the dusty books of academia, but few capture the imagination like the legends and myths of the ancient Greeks where heroes and monsters live or die in struggles for survival, honor and glory - all under the watchful gaze of their meddlesome gods.

These tales not only evoke images of warriors in gleaming bronze armor and beautiful women dressed in flowing white robes, but relate many wondrous stories of heroism and adventure, death and glory; the noble sacrifice of the 300 Spartans, the famous deception of the wooden horse and the voyage of Jason and the Argonauts to name but three.

This book contains not one, but three separate games set in this ancient world of myth, magic, and monsters, ranging from full scale battles to a game for a single hero having to overcome all of the obstacles that mortals and gods in their whim and wisdom devise.

However, this book is much more than a collection of games for it also includes guides for building terrain on your tabletop and a series of step-by-step instructions on how to paint the models you might want to play with -- the photographs in this book show the models at their best, in their natural habitat: heroes and monsters locked in honorable combat.

So what will be your first foray into this ancient realm? Are you a lone hero or a leader of armies?1 vol, 112 pgs 2012 UK, FOUNDRY
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1-218140 Viverito, Phil TANKS AND YANKS: Rules for WWI: 1917 to 1918 Tanks & Yanks is a rule system which focuses on the last two years of the Great War and offering an educational tool in understanding, in miniature, the tactics of the late war years. The booklet includes 104 pages of quotes, diagrams, and charts -- 14 pages of actual rules and the rest is period information from actual tactical manual diagrams, pictures, quotations, and vehicle data sheets. If nothing else, the book is a fine source for late WWI information on the armies of the Great War; includes a bibliography and on-line support.

The system can be used with either 15, 18, 25, or 28 mm figures. No special basing needed -- use individual stands or multiple-figure stands. Unit sizes are platoon level to battalion level with nine to 12 figures to a platoon, four platoons to a company, and three to four companies to a battalion. Model units for large battles use four or more tanks to a command. For smaller games, one or more tanks can be used. The rules have a very simple method of movement and casualty calculation for personnel and armor. Dice required are d6s and d10s.

System play is easy to learn and quick-you can play using just the Q.R.S. once you are familiar with the system. Tanks & Yanks has two Turn Sequences for initial set-up and deployment. Each turn has six turn Phases; 1) Simultaneous shooting/morale, 2) Assault/initiatives, 3) Movement, 4) Simultaneous shooting/morale (if not having fired in phase 1), 5) Hand to hand combat and 6) Consolidation. Command & Control is simple yet effective. Use it or lose it. Typical game time is two to four hours with two to eight players.

Ground & Air rules included. Test players have run dozens of scenarios to great success. Demonstration games of Tanks & Yanks at Siege of Augusta 2018 and Nashcon 2018 were very well received.1 vol, 104 pgs 2018 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-28714 Anglesey, The Marquess of VOL#4-HISTORY OF THE BRITISH CAVALRY, A:1899-1913 Covers all the actions of British Cavalry, Vol #4 chief subject is the Boer War and the pre WWI debate over the use of cavalry, maps, illust, chpt notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 565 pgs 1986 LONDON, LEO COOPER BOOKS
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1-28717 Anglesey, The Marquess of VOL#7-HISTORY OF THE BRITISH CAVALRY, A:1914 Covers all the actions of British Cavalry, Vol #7 The Curragh Incident & the Western Front 19141 vol, 262 pgs 1996 LONDON, LEO COOPER BOOKS
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1-83960 Athawes, Peter D. YEOMANRY WARS:History of the Yeomanry from 1794 8.5x12, from its beginning with 1794 Volunteer Actthru WWII the Yeomanry have stood ready to repelinvasion & suppress civilian riot; color & b/willust/plates/drawings, biblio, index.1 vol, 262 pgs 1994 SCOTLAND, SCOTTISH PRESS
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1-82050 Avery, Col H. USMCR(Retired) SEMPER FI:Definitive Illustrated History 10x12, 1100+ illust in color & b/w highlight this look at the USMC from 1794 to Iraq 2003.1 vol, 480 pgs 2005 US, MAIN ST PUBLISING
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1-980017 Bahmanyar, Mir SHADOW WARRIORS The US Army Rangers from 1755 Comprehensive guide to the history of the Rangers from their beginning in the F&I Wars to today1 vol, 224 pgs 2005 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-69700 Bastin, Jeremy HISTORY OF THE KING'S ROYAL HUSSARS 1945-1980 Continuing History of the 15th/19th Hussars. Maps,b/w plates, many appendix.1 vol, 175 pgs 1981 CHICHESTER, KEATS HOUSE
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1-17080 Beedle, J 43 SQUADRON:Royal Flying Corps RAF History of the 'Fighting Cocks' 1916-66, appendix, b/w illust, index.1 vol, 334 pgs 1966 LONDON, BEAUMONT AVIATION
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1-59190 Bender, Roger James HERMAN GORING:Regiment to Fallschirmpanzerkorps Unit history from 1933-1945, hundreds of b/w and color photos/illust/maps,1 vol, 212 pgs 2006 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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2-38130 Bidwell, Shelford ed by Lt. Gen Sir Brian Horrocks WOMAN'S ROYAL ARMY CORPS, THE Famous Regiments Series, B/w plates and illust.1 vol, 141 pgs 1977 LONDON, LEO COPPER BOOKS
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1-227220 Binda, Alexandre THE EQUUS Men: Rhodesia's Mounted Infantry: The Grey's Scouts 1896-1980 This all new work by accomplished military historian Alexandre Binda, former paymaster to the Grey's Scouts, tells the remarkable story of Rhodesia's mounted infantry, the Grey's Scouts. Working closely with the last commanding officer, squadron commanders, and a whole host of regimental personalities, all of whom have given unequivocal support, Binda enjoyed unparalleled access to thousands of pages of archival documents and many hundreds of previously unpublished photographs. Here, he has traced the Grey's from their early origins in the Matabele Rebellion of 1896, where an 'unassuming Englishman, the Honorable George Grey', found himself originating a body of horseman named the 'Bulawayo Field Force', through to the formation of the Animal Transport Unit (ATU) which went on to become the Mounted Infantry Unit (MIU).

Trained and utilized as mounted infantry as opposed to cavalry, the Grey's Scouts were deployed to great effect during the bitter Rhodesian Bush War of the late 1960s - 1970s. Lightly equipped, they were able to cover great distances at speed, live off the veldt with minimal support, and through 'shock action', quickly engage and destroy insurgent forces. Originally a regular formation, the Grey's Scouts were augmented by Territorial and National Service soldiers as the conflict progressed and by 1980, when hostilities ceased, the Regiment numbered some 600 soldiers, both men and women, black and white. 1 vol, 290 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-10060 Cook, Stan UNIFORMS, ORGANIZATION & HISTORY OF THE LAH covering the Unit history through the years from 1933-1939 as well as uniforms, headgear, insignia, leatherware, vehicle markings and identification symbols. B/w illust/photos, useful biblio.1 vol, 432 pgs 1994 US, JAMES BENDER PUBS
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1-65440 Corbatti, Sergio STORIA DELLA LEGIONE SS ITALIANA 8.5x11.5, unit history of the Italian SS Legion,hundreds of b/w photos/illust/maps, some color.1 vol, 430 pgs 2012 ITALY
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2-36430 Creighton-Williams, Lt. Gen. Sir Brian Horrocks ed YORK & LANCASTER, REGIMENT, THE Famous Regiments Series, B/w plates and illust.1 vol, 134 pgs 1968 LONDON, LEO COOPER BOOKS
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1-83160 Duncan, Captain Francis HISTORY OF THE ROYAL REGIMENT OF ARTILLERY History in (2) vols from inception to Waterloo, appendices cover unit organization, officer list, date of company formation, index.2 vol, 960 pgs 2005 UK, NAVAL & MILITARY PRES
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1-196970 Dye, Julia BACKBONE: History, Traditions, and Leadership Lessons of Marine Corps NCOs Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) are the backbone of the US Marine Corps. They execute orders and lead their fellow Marines into battle. NCOs are an important part of America's military heritage and history, and their traditions are deeply entwined with the history of the United States. Marine NCOs are heroes and leaders who, despite their varied leadership styles, share a number of important attributes. Part history, part biography, part leadership guide, this unique book takes a close look at the US Marine Corps, at the NCOs who serve as the bedrock of the service. This book provides a unique insight into the history of the culture Marine NCOs as well as important leadership lessons that readers can apply to their own lives.
1 vol, 264 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-48390 East, Sgt William and Gleason, Private William 409TH INFANTRY IN WORLD WAR II, THE Steadfast Covers the combat action from the landing in thesouth of France to end of operations in Austria,many b/w photos and maps.1 vol, 167 pgs 1947 WASHINGTON, INFANTRY JOUR
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1-79860 Fairrie, Lt. Col. Angus QUEEN'S OWN HIGHLANDERS A history of the Queen's Own Highlanders (Seaforthand Camerons). 100s of b/w illust. & photos1 vol, 172 pgs 1983 UK
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1-225440 Garson, Paul Bersaglieri: The Devil's Griffins-A Visual History of Italy's Elite Plumed Warriors Bersaglieri, translated as sharpshooters, historically acted as shock troops and often led both assaults and defenses, thus paying the price during the Italian Wars of Unification, the early colonial forays into Africa, WWI, the Ethiopian War, and lastly WWII with much Bersaglieri blood soaked up by European soil as well as the burning sands of Africa and frozen in the vastness of Russia. The book contains over 300 images, including rare unpublished photographs. 1 vol, 192 pgs 2020 UK, FONTHILL MEDIA
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1-27170 Hamid, Major General S. Shahid SO THEY RODE AND FOUGHT Story of the Indian Cavalry Regiments from their beginnings to independence. Individual regimental histories, b/w illust.1 vol, 190 pgs 1983 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, MIDAS BK
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1-48680 Hamilton, Colonel Henry Blackburne HISTORICAL RECORD OF THE 14TH HUSSARS 1715-1900 7x10, this chronological detailed history detailsthe 14th from their founding in 1715 to the Agnlo-Boer wars, 35 duotone photos, 16 color plates, 12maps, detailed appendicies, index.1 vol, 736 pgs 1997 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER PUBLIS'G
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1-980026 Harwood, Brian CHIVALRY AND COMMAND: 500 Years of Horse Guards Brian Harwood served in the Life Guards regiment of the Household Cavalry from 1953 to 1968. Four of those years were spent with the Household Cavalry Records Office in Horse Guards, answering queries from the public with material from the archives. He realized that there was very little information about the history of the building, and set out to research the full story. Forty years on, he has amassed a large quantity of material, and his account of the Horse Guards has attracted many complimentary reviews.1 vol, 256 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-36450 Haswell, Jock & Lt. Gen. Sir Brian Horrocks ed QUEEN'S ROYAL REGIMENT, THE:West Surry Famous Regiments Series, B/w plates and illust.1 vol, 158 pgs 1967 LONDON, LEO COOPER BOOKS
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2-10750 Hughes, Major-General B. P. BENGAL HORSE ARTILLERY, THE:1800-1861 The story of the 'Red Men' of the East India Comp. Full detail of the equipment, organization, dress, and battle tactics. Many appendix, index, biblio,maps, b/w & color illust/plates.1 vol, 184 pgs 1971 LONDON, ARMS & AMOUR PRES
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1-197000 Hunt, Eric The Light Dragoons: A Regimental History, 1715-2009 The first Light Dragoon troops were originally raised in the mid-18th century for reconnaissance and patrolling. The 13th Light Dragoons were at the forefront of the famous Charge of the Light Brigade during the Crimean War, and subsequently immortalized by the words of the poet Tennyson. But with the outbreak of World War I, the role of the Light Dragoons regiment began to evolve. All four regiments fought on the Western Front but increasingly dismounted and fought in the trenches. After the war, the army was reduced in size and the first of the amalgamations took place reducing four regiments to two. In the late 1930s the two Light Dragoons regiments were hastily mechanized and served with distinction during the Second World War. Since 1992 the remaining two regiments have formed under the one umbrella of The Light Dragoons. This volume traces the almost two centuries of proud fighting traditions.1 vol, 80 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-220240 Johnson Robert Erwin GUARDIANS OF THE SEA: History of the United States Coast Guard, 1915 to the Present Recounts the founding of the US Coast Guard, looks at Coast Guard operations and functions, and looks at how it has changed over the last 70 years. Details active participation in two world wars and its multifaceted peacetime duties.1 vol, 424 pgs 1989 US, NAVAL INSTITUTE PRESS
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1-198500 Joyce, Ken CRIMSON SPEARHEAD - First Special Service This book covers the history, uniforms and insignia of the joint US-Canada First Special Service Force. 296 b&w images, biblio.1 vol, 188 pgs 2010 CANADA, SERVICE PUBLICATIONS
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1-38150 Langley, M. edited by Lt. Gen. Sir Brian Horroks LOYAL REGIMENT, THE:The 47th/81st Foot Famous Regiments Series, b/w plates & illust.1 vol, 118 pgs 1976 LONDON, LEO COOPER BOOKS
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1-49610 Lepre, George HIMMLER'S BOSIAN DIVISION Operational/unit history of the Waffen-SSHandschar Division 1943-1945, b/w photos/maps,o/b's, appendicies, biblio, index.1 vol, 378 pgs 1997 ATGLEN, SHIFFER PUBLISHIN
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1-200360 Love, David A NATION IN MAKING - The Organization and Administration of the Canadian Expeditionary Force The Canadian Expeditionary Force was the largest military force ever fielded by Canada in its day. The management of this force of five divisions, with four in the field, was a challenge to Canada's predominantly amateur Staff. Borrowing heavily from British practice the Canadians nonetheless had specific challenges that were theirs alone.

David Love has adroitly described the organization and administration of the CEF and delves into a level of detail previously unimaginable.

Divided into two hard cover volumes and exceeding 400 pages of descriptive text this title is a 'must have' for the historian, amateur or professional, of Canadian military history.

391 illustrations, maps, charts, and tables and three full color pages of Distinguishing Patches2 vol, 410 pgs 2012 CANADA, SERVICE PUBLICATIONS
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1-190700 Lumley, Geoff ANCESTRY AND AMALGAMATIONS IN THE BRITISH ARMY 12x8.5, from 1660-2008 the British Army has been constantly reorganizing itself. The author has provided a detailed account along with the various cap badges. 100's of b/w illust, appendices.1 vol, 208 pgs 2009 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-221740 Macfarlane, Peter THE ROYAL DRAGOON GUARDS: A Regimental History 1685-2018 The Royal Dragoon Guards have a long and distinguished history dating from 1685. Originally raised as regiments of horse and dragoons, they were subsequently designated as the 4th, 5th and 7th Dragoon Guards and the 6th (Inniskilling) Dragoons. They fought in all of Britain's major wars from the late 17th century onwards, charging at Blenheim with Marlborough's cavalry, at Waterloo with the Union Brigade, and at Balaklava with the Heavy Brigade. In the 19th century, they also saw service in India and Africa.

All four regiments served in France and Flanders during the First World War and one regiment fired the first British shot on the Western Front. They were then amalgamated into two regiments - the 4th/7th Royal Dragoon Guards and the 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards. Both regiments were mechanized shortly before the Second World War, in which they played a leading role in the D-Day landings. In 1992, the two regiments amalgamated again to form the Royal Dragoon Guards. Recent conflicts have taken the regiment to Iraq and Afghanistan, continuing a record of operational service covering more than three centuries.

This regimental history of the Dragoons tells their story as it played out across the centuries, exploring their role in both major and minor conflicts of the last 300 years. The title examines the development of the regiment up to the present day and highlights key figures across its history. The text is supported throughout with photographs and illustrations.1 vol, 416 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-70630 MacKinnon, Colonel ORIGIN & SERVICE OF THE COLDSTREAM GUARDS:2 Vols V1 covers thru 1777, V2 thru the Peninsular War,200+ appendicies, index. LIMITED ED 75 copies2 vol, 1019 pgs 2003 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-24160 Mason, Philip MATTER OF HONOUR, A An account of the Indian Army, its officers & men from the 17th century to the end of WWII. End maps b/w illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 580 pgs 1974 NY, HOLT-RINEHART-WINSTON
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1-17090 Mason, T 9TH SQUADRON, RAF The 9th Squadron is the senior Bomber unit in the RAF, b/w illust, appendix, index.1 vol, 112 pgs 1965 LONDON, BEAUMONT AVIATION
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1-48640 McGuirl, Thomas & Spezanno, Remy GOD, HONOR, FATHERLAND:Grossdeutschland 1942-1944 8.5x11, a photo history of the Grossdeutschland Panzergrenadiers on the Eastern Front, 380+ b/w photos of which 95% have never been published before, many are one of a kind, biblio, index.1 vol, 226 pgs 2007 UK, RZM IMPORTS
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1-48580 McNish, Robin IRON DIVISION:History of the 3rd Division Brief but quite detailed look at the Division fromits founding in the Peninsular 1808 to Waterloo onto the Crimea, So Africa, WWI and WWII to post warAsia/Europe, b/w illust/photo, maps, biblio, index1 vol, 192 pgs 1978 LONDON, IAN ALLEN LTD
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1-35010 Messenger, Charles FOR LOVE OF REGIMENT:History of British Inf. Vol#1 The author examines the development of the unique British Regimental system from 1660-1914, index.1 vol, 272 pgs 1994 LONDON, LEO COOPER BOOKS
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1-40750 Messenger, Charles FOR LOVE OF REGIMENT:History of British Inf. Vol#2 The author examines the development of the unique British Regimental system from 1915-1994, index.1 vol, 304 pgs 1996 LONDON, LEO COOPER BOOKS
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1-200500 Michaelis, Rolf The Volksdeutschen in the Wehrmacht, Waffen-SS, Ordnungspolizei in World War II In the follow-up to German attacks in World War II, Ethnic Germans all over Europe were drafted into the German military from all of the occupied countries. Nearly 650,000 from all occupied countries men were put into Wehrmacht, Waffen-SS, and Order Police service. For the most part they fought in their own units or were used as replacements in Reichsdeutsche units. This book details each country and unit from all service arms and includes rare documents, soldbuchs, and war-era photographs.1 vol, 136 pgs 2012 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-192300 Micheletti, Eric FRENCH SPECIAL FORCES To safeguard foreign installations and individuals, and to provide security for Metropolitan France itself, France has concentrated all its air, land and sea special forces in a single Special Operations Command, or COS.1 vol, 0 pgs 2007 FRANCE, HISTOIRE AND COLLECTIONS
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1-31720 Mileham, P.J.R. YEOMAN SERVICE Cartoon sketches in b/w and color, humorous look at the antics of the Yeomanry Troops.1 vol, 64 pgs 1985 TUNBRIDGE, SPELLMOUNT LTD
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1-33090 Moir, Guthrie edited by Lt. Gen Sir Brian Horrocks SUFFOLK REGIMENT Famous Regiments series. B/w plates and illust.1 vol, 160 pgs 1969 LONDON, LEO COOPER BOOKS
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1-36370 Orpen, Neil HISTORY OF THE TRANSVAAL HORSE ARTILLERY, 1904-74 Excellent history of this unit, (15) maps of unit engagements, photos of officers/men & equipment, appendices of rosters, badges/patches, medals won, general and unit index.1 vol, 276 pgs 1975 SO. AFRICA, REGMT COUNCIL
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1-26960 Owen, Bryan ANGLESEY AND CAERNARFONSHIRE:Volume #1 Part of the 'Welsh Militia & Volunteer Corps 1757-1908' series. Muster rolls, b/w illust of badges, uniforms, buttons and more, biblio, index.1 vol, 242 pgs 1989 CAERNARFON, PALACE BOOKS
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1-26970 Owen, Bryan GLAMORGAN REGIMENTS OF MILITIA, THE:Volume #2 Part of the 'Welsh Militia & Volunteer Corps 1757-1908' series. Muster rolls, b/w illust of badges, uniforms, buttons and more, biblio, index.1 vol, 280 pgs 1990 CAERBAFON, PALACE BOOKS
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1-54850 Paget, Julian STORY OF THE GUARDS, THE 8.5x12, concise & lavishly illustrated narrative, over one hundred b/w and color illust, index.1 vol, 302 pgs 1977 NOVATO, PRESIDIO PRESS
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1-21680 Paul, W. Pratt LOWLAND REGIMENTS, THE:Lions Rampant History of each Lowland Regiments is detailed. B/w and color illust.1 vol, 186 pgs 1972 ABERDEEN, IMPULSE BOOKS
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1-48420 Pierce, Phillip & Hough, Frank COMPACT HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS Well written concise account from the Revolutionto Korea, biblio, index.1 vol, 328 pgs 1959 NY, HAWTHORN BOOKS
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1-64700 Popham, Hugh edited by Lt. Gen Sir Brian Horrocks SOMERSET LIGHT INFANTRY, THE Famous Regiments series. B/w plates and illust.1 vol, 151 pgs 1968 LONDON, HAMISH HAMLITON
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1-24260 Puletti, Rodolfo color plates by E.V. Del Giudice LANCERS OF MONTEBELLO, THE:1859-1990 Serie De Bello #13, eight full color plates, and many b/w & color line drawings, Italian/English.1 vol, 88 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-24230 Puletti, Rodolfo color plates by Oscar Luna LANCERS OF MILANO, THE:1859-1985 Serie De Bello #1, eight full color plates, and many b/w & color line drawings, Italian/English.1 vol, 59 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-33020 Ray, Cyril edited by Lt. Gen Sir Brian Horrocks LANCASHIRE FUSILIERS Famous Regiments series. B/w plates and illust.1 vol, 136 pgs 1971 LONDON, LEO COOPER BOOKS
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1-47220 Riebenstahl, Horst 1ST PANZER DIVISION, THE:1935-1945 Chronicle of the oldest Panzer Division in the Wermacht, over 500 b/w photos/illust, battle maps.1 vol, 226 pgs 1997 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER PUBLIS'G
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1-35170 Sawicki, James A. FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALIONS OF THE US ARMY Details on the more than 1000 artillery battalions raised during WWII, b/w drawings of coat of arms and badge for each unit along with details on campaign streamers and decorations.2 vol, 1281 pgs 1977 VA, CENTAUR PUBLICATIONS
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1-54541 Spaeter, Helmuth HISTORY OF THE PANZERKORPS GROSSDEUTSCHLAND:V1 Account of the Division through the battles withthe Ninth Army in 1942-1943, official personel &equipment strenghts, b/w maps/illust.1 vol, 479 pgs 1992 CANADA, J.J. FEDOROWICZ
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1-47260 Spater, Helmut PANZERKORPS GROSSDEUTSCHLAND Photo history of one the most elite fighting units in WWII by a former member, includes a list of the Knights Cross Winners, hundreds of b/w photos.1 vol, 248 pgs 1997 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER PUBLIS'G
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1-212420 Strohn, Matthias THE ROYAL GIBRALTAR REGIMENT: 1939-2014: Nulli Expugnabilis Hosti Over the centuries, many British Army units have been stationed in Gibraltar in order to defend the Rock against potential enemies and real threats. For long periods of its existence the regiment stood in the shadow of these active units that were sent to defend the military base at Gibraltar.1 vol, 216 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-17070 Tidy, Douglas I FEAR NO MAN:History of the 74th Squadron RAF. From WWI to the 1960's, good account of Battle of Britain and WWII, appendix, index, b/w illust.1 vol, 238 pgs 1972 LONDON, MACDONALD & COMP.
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1-54800 Tucker, R.H. DEVILS IN BAGGY PANTS, THE:504th Para Inf Regt 9x13, a history of the 504th from April 1943 to July 1945, hundreds of b/w photos, casualty list.1 vol, 220 pgs 2004 NASHIVILLE, BATTERY PRESS
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1-47230 Walther, Herbert 1ST SS PANZER DIVISION, THE:1935-1945 A photo chronicle of the 'Leibstandarte' Division with over 300 photos of formations and campaigns.1 vol, 120 pgs 1997 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER PUBLIS'G
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2-47240 Walther, Herbert 12TH SS PANZER DIVISION, THE A photo chronicle of the 'HJ' Division, over 250 b/w & color photos.1 vol, 0 pgs 1997 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER PUBLIS'G
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1-54990 Walther, Herbert WAFFEN-SS, THE:A Pictorial Documentation 8x10.5, five hundred b/w photos from all fronts &of all divisions.1 vol, 240 pgs 1990 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER PUBLIS'G
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1-54532 Weidinger, Otto DAS REICH 2.SS PANZER DIVISION:V2 Account of the Division from 1940-1941, b/w maps &photos, official strenghts, losses, equipment etc.1 vol, 390 pgs 1995 CANADA, J.J. FEDOROWICZ
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1-54534 Weidinger, Otto DAS REICH 2.SS PANZER DIVISION:V4 1943 Account of the Division in 1943, b/w maps & photos, official strengths, losses, equipment etc.1 vol, 342 pgs 2008 CANADA, J.J. FEDOROWICZ
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1-59252 Weidinger, Otto DIVISION DAS REICH:Vol 2 May 1940 to May 1941 Divisional history, unit strengths, b/w photos/map1 vol, 558 pgs 1969 OSNABRUCK, MUNIN VERLAG
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1-73120 Westlake, Ray TERRITORIAL BATTALIONS, THE:Pictorial History 9x11, as a pictorial history of the TerritorialInfantryman 1859-1985 this book is superbly illustwith for the most part unpublished material, 100'sof b/w photos/illust, some color, biblio, index.1 vol, 256 pgs 1986 NY, HIPPOCRENE BOOKS
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1-37430 Westlake, Roy ENGLISH AND WELSH INFANTRY REGIMENTS Details of all campaigns/battles, nicknames and their origins, uniforms, facing colors, badges and much more for each regiment, (16) color pages.1 vol, 288 pgs 2002 UK, SPELLMOUNT PUBLISHING
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1-15000 Windrow, Martin AIRFIX MAGAZINE GUIDE #13:The French Foreign Legio Brief, but fact filled guide on the Legion.1 vol, 64 pgs 1976 LONDON, PATRICK STEPHENS
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1-208420 Wood, Stephen THOSE TERRIBLE GREY HORSES: An Illustrated History of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards On 18 June 1815, the Royal Scots Greys charged Napoleon's infantry columns, capturing the eagle of the French 45th Infantry. Napoleon is said to have commented of the regiment, 'Ah, ces terribles chevaux gris (those terrible grey horses)'.

Today that eagle is the regimental badge of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, Scotland's senior regiment and her only regular cavalry. The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards and their antecedents have been involved in every major British campaign since the 17th century. Here Stephen Wood tells the story of glorious cavalry charges and terrifying tank battles, from the Western Front to the liberation of Basra.

Stunning paintings bring the narrative to life while contemporary photography depicts both the horror and the compassion of modern warfare as witnessed by the officers and troopers of this unique regiment.

Contents: Horse, Carabiniers & Dragoons; Securing an Empire; A Long Peace & a Short War; Foreign Adventures & Domestic Peace; Marching over Africa; In Flanders Fields; Amalgamation, Mechanization & War; Eagle & Carbine; Scotland's Cavalry: The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers & Greys); and Afterword.1 vol, 304 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-23900 Wykes, Alan edited by Sir Brian Horrocks ROYAL HAMPSHIRE REGIMENT, THE A brief history of this famous regiment from birth in 1702 to 1966, b/w plates.1 vol, 128 pgs 1968 LONDON, HAMISH HAMILTON
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1-939002 Buchoktz, Chris 002 P-51B/C MUSTANG: Northwest europe 1943-44 New Dogfight series. Heavily illustrated with photographs, artwork, and innovative and colorful 3D ribbon diagrams provides a realistic overview of the most dynamic dogfights in aviation history. This volume covers the P-51B/C Mustang-equipped fighter groups of the 'Mighty Eighth' Air Force. Packed full of first-hand accounts, this volume recreates the combat conditions and flying realities for Mustang pilots (including headline aces such as Don Blakeslee and Don Gentile, as well as lesser known aviators).

Entering combat in Europe in December 1943, P-51Bs and P-51Cs had advantages over German Bf 109s and Fw 190s in respect to the altitude they could reach, rate of climb, and top speed. Initially tapped for close bomber escort, Mustangs were quickly turned loose to range ahead of the bomber stream in order to challenge German fighters before they could assemble to engage the bombers en masse.
1 vol, 80 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-939004 Davies, Peter 004 F-86A SABRE: Korea 1950-51 The F-86A Sabre had entered USAF service in 1949, and in December 1950 three squadrons were sent to South Korea. Despite primitive basing conditions and overwhelming Chinese opposition, the Sabre pilots stopped communist air forces from attacking UN ground troops and allowed Allied fighter-bombers to operate without threat of interception. The ensuing air battles between Sabres and MiG-15s were the first since World War II, and the last in recent times to involve large numbers of jet fighters in direct confrontation. F-86 pilots demonstrated the superiority of their training and tactics and the outstanding qualities of their Sabres. Includes contemporary photographs and specially commissioned artwork, including ribbon diagrams offering step-by-step illustrations of main the dogfights explored in the book.1 vol, 80 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-939007 Davies, Peter 007 F-8 CRUSADER: Vietnam 1963-73 Recaps the successful career of the F-8 Crusader over Vietnam, freom initial development to final deployment. Provides first-hand accounts, highly detailed battlescene artwork, combat ribbon diagrams and armament views. The Crusader was nicknamed 'last of the gunfighters,' its pilots employed 'secondary' AIM-9D Sidewinder missiles in all but one of their MiG kills, with its unreliable 20 mm guns (they often jammed during strenuous maneuvers), responsible for damaging a number of MiGs. However, in combat the F-8 had the highest 'exchange ratio' (kills divided by losses) at six-to-one of any US combat aircraft involved in the Vietnam War.1 vol, 80 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-939001 Forsyth, Robert 001 FW 190D-9: Defense of the Reich 1944-45 First volume in the new Dogfight series. The FW 190D-9 - the 'long-nosed' Dora - represented the cutting edge and pinnacle of wartime Germany's piston-engine aviation development. This new history features first-hand accounts, photographs, artwork, and innovative and colourful 3D ribbon diagrams to provide a realistic insight in to how German pilots used the superb Focke-Wulf aircraft in combat.

Designed by Kurt Tank, the 'long-nosed' Fw 190D-9 'Dora' bettered most of the fighters that the Allied and Soviet air forces could field when it first appeared in 1944. Indeed, with experienced German pilots at the controls it proved to be an immediate match for even the later-mark Griffon Spitfire and the P-51D/K. Well-armed, with two 13mm machine guns and two 20mm cannon, the D-9 began to equip Luftwaffe units from August 1944.
1 vol, 80 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-939006 Forsyth, Robert 006 ME 262: Northwest Europe 1944-45 Examines technical aspects of flying the ME-262 jet fighter, using first-hand accounts from German pilots as well as what it was like to fly against the jets with first-hand accounts from US pilots. Follow the exploits of veteran Jagdwaffe aces such as Adolf Galland, Walter Krupinski and Johannes Steinhoff with action-packed ribbon diagrams, battlescenes, armament views and maps. Towards the end of the war, availability of machines and trained pilots was scarce, limiting the impact of the fighter on Allied air operations. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-939003 Lowe. Michael 003 BF 109D/E: Blitzkrieg 1939-40 Examines and assesses the Bf 109 as a fighting machine from the perspective of the Luftwaffe at the forefront of the German blitzkrieg. Contemporary photographs and specially commissioned artwork, including a dramatic battlescene, armament views, technical diagrams and ribbon diagrams illustrating step-by-step each battle tactic of the main dogfight. Presents first-hand experiences of the pilots who flew the Bf 109E, the aircraft which first featured a Daimler-Benz DB 601 powerplant, and which was in the front line in the skies over Poland, the Low Countries and France, and the older Bf 109D, still in use in the Polish campaign.1 vol, 80 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-939005 Young, Edward 005 F6F HELLCAT Philippines 1944 Using maps, contemporary photographs, and technical diagrams, the volume examines the highly effective tactics used to prevail against large enemy formations, and reveals the training that underpinned the success enjoyed by the Naval Aviators and their Hellcats. Describes key combat actions through 3D ribbon diagrams that provide a step-by-step depiction of the main dogfights featured in the book, as well as action reports from famous aces and previously unknown pilots.

Joining combat in the Pacific in late 1943, the Hellcat squadrons soon demonstrated their ascendancy over their Japanese opponents, culminating in the great Marianas Turkey Shoot during the Battle of the Philippine Sea in June 1944. The fighter proved to be a dream for pilots to fly, allowing both novice and veteran Naval Aviators alike to prevail in large-scale aerial combats. From October 1944 to January 1945, the Fast Carriers supported General MacArthur's invasion of the Philippines.1 vol, 80 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-87090 Baltzer, Jacques & Mitcheletti, Eric FRENCH AIRBORNE TROOPS: WINGS & INSIGNIA Exquisite color photos of French Airborne militaria, index.1 vol, 192 pgs 2001 FRANCE, Histoire & Coll.
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1-85560 Benuzzi, Alberto & Relli, Gianfranco & Fortuzzi, L LO GOTICA RITROVATA 1944 8x12, 400+ color/some b/w photos of militaria of the various German units on the Gothic Line, full-color maps of the front line month by month.1 vol, 240 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-200470 Berrafato Enzo & Laurent Kriegsmarine 1935-1945: History, Uniforms, Headgear, Insignia, Equipment This 9x12 book describes and shows - in over 1000 color images - the history, uniforms, headgear, insignia, and equipment of the German Kriegsmarine between 1935 and 1945. In this work, the authors focus primarily on all the unnamed seamen who served on the minelayers, Schnellboote, minehunters, cruisers, U-Boats, and other ships. For this reason, they discovered previously unknown war-era records from private archives. The uniforms and equipment shown are originals from the period, and likewise come from private collections. This book is a must for readers who are interested in the history of the Kriegsmarine, and is a definitive reference for collectors of Third Reich-era memorabilia. 1 vol, 256 pgs 2012 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-195570 Blasi, Dr. Walter SOLDIERS ON TWO WHEELS: Motorcycles in the Austrian Army of the First Republic 1920-1938 The book has 320 pages with more than 350 illustrations and photographs and is dedicated to an unexplored chapter in Austria's vehicular history, namely the use of motorcycles in the military. It starts in 1903 with the first deployment of two-wheeled vehicles on maneuvers in the k.u.k. Army, has its main focus on the Austrian Federal Army (the Bundesheer) of the First Republic (1920-1938) and provides an insight into the acquisition and the assignment of motorcycles (also with sidecars) in the Austrian Federal Army (many well-known brands were in use, such as Puch, BMW, NSU, Harley-Davidson, James etc.).

The text is complemented by numerous contemporary photographs as well as graphics and color photographs of historical motorcycles related to the military from private collections. 1 vol, 320 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-230390 Bovio, Oreste Le BANDIERE DELL'ESERCITO: Flags with 30 color plates and 21 color illustrations in the text.1 vol, 240 pgs 1985 ITALY, UFFICIO STORICO
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1-86882 Bowman, J. A. PICKELHAUBE, THE: V2 Wartime, Ersats, Reserve, Art 1st edition. Well researched book on this Germanhelmet. B/W photos, biblio.1 vol, 334 pgs 1992 UK, IMPERIAL PUBLICATIONS
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1-28860 Bragg, R.J. and Turner, Roy PARACHUTE BADGES & INSIGNIA OF THE WORLD Blandford book, covering all countries, over nine hundred color illust, appendices.1 vol, 228 pgs 1979 POOLE, BLANDFORD PRESS
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1-39010 Brambilla, Adriano and Fossati, Ivo ITALIAN CROSS MEDALS, 1900-1989 Hundred+ color illust of Italian Military crosses for all branches of service, including colonial troops, black shirts, militia, regular naval, land, and air units.1 vol, 88 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-190860 Car, Pavel and Muhic, Tomislav SERBIAN AND YUGOSLAVIAN ORDERS & MEDALS 1859-1941 9x12, 1800+ b/w and color photos, illust and plates covering all the known Medals and Orders from 1859-1941.1 vol, 640 pgs 2009 AUSTRIA, VERLAG MILITARIA
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1-31630 Carman, W.Y. introduction DRESS REGULATIONS FOR THE ARMY 1900 9x12, fully detailed account of all aspects of the uniforms of regular & militia officers. 79 pages of b/w illust and drawings.1 vol, 205 pgs 1970 LONDON, ARMS & ARMOR PRES
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1-230460 Charrie, Pierre DRAPEAUX ET ETENDARDS DE LA REVOLUTION ET DE L'EMPIRE Large 8x10 inches. Flags and standards of the Revolution and the Empire. Many color and b/w illustrations.1 vol, 231 pgs 1982 FRANCE, COPERNIC
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1-230470 Charrie, Pierre DRAPEAUX ET ETENDARDS DU ROI Large 8x10 inches. Flags. Following meticulous research, this work gives, with their history, the descriptions of more than 800 flags, standards, or handlebars. Includes 38 color illustrations and many b/w illustrations.1 vol, 174 pgs 1989 FRANCE, LE LEOPARD D'OR
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1-194690 de Trez, Michel American Paratrooper Helmets - Mediterranean & European Theater of Operations Michel De Trez has agreed to open up the showcases and the reserves of the Centre Historique des Parachutistes du Jour to present us with this compendium of American paratrooper helmets. This study, the first made of the various helmet markings, stands out from other books of its kind by the quality of the collection presented and by the unpublished photos unearthed from among the veterans' possessions, providing the author with the pictorial testimony needed to illustrate the book. Includes 300+ color photos to impress grognards with detail and delight those new to studying markings.
1 vol, 0 pgs 2010 FRANCE, HISTOIRE and COLLECTIONS
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1-203450 Feist, Uwe UNITED STATES vs. GERMAN EQUIPMENT 1945 Detailed overview of American and German equipment from World War II. Includes 500 color and b/w photos of vehicles, guns, knives, grenades, uniforms, headgear, personal items, awards, radios, and much more. Period photos of generals, vehicles, and soldiers in action. Perfect for historians, collectors, and reenactors.1 vol, 320 pgs 2013 US, STACKPOLE BOOKS
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1-87340 Fisch, Robert FIELD EQUIPMENT of the INFANTRY: 1914-1945 Great reference guide covering all aspects ofinfantry field equipment from rain gear tofootwear. Covers many countries. Color & B/Wphotos, biblio., index.1 vol, 262 pgs 1989 US, Greenberg Publishing
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1-198280 Ford, H. Ross SHOULDER SLEEVE INSIGNIA of the American Expeditionary Forces 1918-1919 6x9, 200+ color and b/w images. This book is the first publication that documents and displays copies of the drawings, paintings and samples submitted of every officially authorized shoulder sleeve insignia approved in 1918-1919 by General Headquarters, American Expeditionary Forces, by Command of General John J. Pershing as Commander-in-Chief.

Covered are the authorized shoulder sleeve insignia of: General Headquarters, Armies, Corps, Divisions, support organizations of the Services of Supply, special units, and Marine Corps Brigades. The author provides a background and brief history of America's entry into World War I, the formation, lineage and campaign credits of the units as well as quotations and pictorial materials from the documents of record relating to the approvals of 193 insignia for eighty primary Army and Marine Corps units serving in the A.E.F. in World War I. They represent the first distinctive shoulder sleeve insignia officially approved. Many of the designs are still used as distinguishing marks for units of the U.S. Army to this day. 1 vol, 208 pgs 2012 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER LTD
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1-87220 Foster, Frank & Borts, Lawrence US MILITARY MEDALS-1939 to 1994 Military edition. Detailed chapters on correctorder of precedence for all ribbons and awards.Color photos, biblio. and index1 vol, 79 pgs 1994 US, MOA Press
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1-88460 Giard, Regis and Blais, Frederic HELMETS OF THE ETO:Historical & Technical Guide 9x12, 700 full color photos of 120+ helmets from Normandy to Germany. The evolution of the M1 and its Para conversions (M2 and M1 C).1 vol, 216 pgs 2008 FRANCE, HISTOIRE & COLLEC
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2-194140 Girardi, Robert with illust by Keith Rocco GETTYSBURG IN ART AND ARTIFACTS Full-color throughout offers photos of 75 artifacts on display in the Gettysburg Visitor Center, 35 paintings by Keith Rocco, and eight pages showing the completely restored Gettysburg cyclorama. 1 vol, 112 pgs 2010 US, CRIMSON BOOKS INC
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1-79530 Kahl, R. INSIGNIA, DECORATIONS AND BADGES OF THE THIRD REIC 130+ pages of b/w illust. of the insignia,decorations and badges of the 3rd reich & occupiedcountries.1 vol, 133 pgs MILITARY COLLECTORS SERVICE
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1-215060 Kraus, Jurgen BAYERISCHE FAHNEN: Military Flags of Bavaria This richly-illustrated book about the military flags of Bavaria from the beginnings of the Ducal Army being in the 16th century to the end of the Royal Army in 1919. Includes 600 photos and illustrations.

The beginnings of the history of the flag are in the Landsknecht banners for the short-lived army contingents of the 16th century. Only the actual history of Bavarian field characters begins with the large army armor of the thirty years war (1618-48). That Bayern played a special role as a champion of the Catholic war party here, a great variety of religious symbols on the flags symbolically expressing.

Since the 17th century, the flag image was always marked by the blue and white colors of the House and the coat of arms of the Wittelsbach dynasty. To a change in the symbolism of the ruling elector entered with each change of Government. Because every change of ruler put the flags on his stamp, they always offered a vivid mirror image for the political transformation of this epoch.

The development of flags and standards in the context of the organization of the army is traced on the basis of traditional pieces of real and figurative representations, whose outlining certain Yes furnish with flags. Within the time periods, the field characters are separately dealt with after the arms, connected with references to their fates in campaigns or their whereabouts. Also the flag ribbons generously conferred in the 19th century and War Awards occupy a wide area.

Other sections discuss the importance of finally, which flags in the course of time as symbols in the army had their religious elevation flag orders, their role in the military life and its function as a tactical character in the fight. In this broad range the band about a pure history of field characters of the Bavarian army reaches far beyond: he gives an impressive image for three centuries Bavarian symbol and country history.1 vol, 325 pgs 2017 AUSTRIA, VERLAG MILITARIA
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1-47270 Kube, Jan K. MILITARIA:A study of German Helmets & Uniforms Covers 1729-1918, over 500 b/w & color photos ofInfantry, Dragoons, Guards, Hussars, Light Cavalryand more, appendicies.1 vol, 238 pgs 1997 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER PUBLIS'G
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1-74990 Langellier, John P. HATS OFF:Head Dress of the US Army 1872-1912 9x12, a concise history, 400+ b/w & color plates,illust/photos.1 vol, 184 pgs 1999 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-202530 Law, Clive FUSS & FASHION: 200 Years of Canadian Military Headdress Oversized at 8.5x11 with approximately 600 photos of Helmets, Busbies, Caps, Bearskins, Feather Bonnets, Tan O'shanters, Glengarries, Field Service Caps, and much more. 140 pages of full-color images.1 vol, 213 pgs 2012 CANADA, SERVICE PUBLICATIONS
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2-23270 Lemonofides, Dino BRITISH CAVALRY STANDARDS Almark, (6) color plates, b/w illust.1 vol, 55 pgs 1971 LONDON, ALMARK PUBLISHING
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1-79570 Littlejohn, David and Dodkins, Col. C.M. ORDERS, DECORATIONS, MEDALS, BADGES OF THIRD REICH 100+ b/w drawings and photos, including those ofthe free city of Danzig.1 vol, 230 pgs 1968 US, BENDER PUBLISHING
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3-31991 Lord, Francis A. CIVIL WAR COLLECTORS ENCYCLOPEDIA:Vol 1 8.5x11, covers every conceivable collectable item,arms, uniforms, equipment, military material used by the Union & Confederacy, both US & Foreign made b/w illust, drawings, index.1 vol, 360 pgs 1965 NY, CASTLE BOOKS
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1-87430 Maguire, Jon SILVER WINGS, PINKS & GREENS: UNIFORMS & INSIGNIA A new look at the uniforms and insignia of theUSAAF during WWII. In-depth examination of wingqualification badges and patches. Great color &b/w photos. Biblio.1 vol, 191 pgs 1994 US, Schiffer Publishing
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1-194391 Moncalvo, Perluigi and Massimello, Giovanni HERALDRY OF THE ITALIAN ROYAL AIR FORCE - Vol 1 Volume 1 profiles the history and evolution of squadron insignia (heraldry if you will) of the Italian Air Force from the beginnings of the Royal Air Force to the end of WWII. The book includes 86 color drawings also include several variations, accompanied by five profiles of airplanes, 13 color photos, and 180 black and white photos. Especially helpful are the black and white photos translated into color illustrations. 1 vol, 120 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-213772 Ortner, Dr. M. Christian and Ludwigstorff, Dr. Georg AUSTRIAN ORDERS AND DECORATIONS: Part I Two-volume work, 'Austria's Orders and Decorations - The Imperial-Royal Official Decorations up to 1918', forms the second part of a comprehensive series on imperial Austria's decorations.

In this work, the state decorations are dealt with both from a cultural-historical perspective - describing their history, purpose and significance according to the latest research data - and with regard to the pieces themselves. A richly-illustrated catalogue section with highly detailed illustrations and descriptions of each decoration give the reader an unbelievably detailed view of the range and variety of pieces produced. The result is a tract of almost 800 pages and around 3,000 high definition photographs and illustrations

While the first part dealt exclusively with the imperial orders, this second work covers the remaining wearable state-awarded decorations, their history, significance and appearance. More than 60 different decorations were endowed between the late 18th century and the end of the First World War in 1918.

They include decorations for merit in the military and civil realms, for long service, to commemorate individuals or participation in particular campaigns and wars and jubilee decorations. Presenting their history and significance, and the appearance of the decorations themselves, was quite different from dealing with the imperial orders, which were for the most part structured and organized along similar lines, having various classes or levels. The decorations awarded by the state, on the other hand, had no overall norms but were instead structured each according to its purpose. In addition, throughout their history many of the decorations went through breaks and discontinuities, which had an effect on the appearance of the decorations, the definitions of their classes and their basic ranking within the old-Austrian award system.2 vol, 784 pgs 2019 AUSTRIA, VERLAG MILITARIA
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1-213773 Ortner, Dr. M. Christian and Ludwigstorff, Dr. Georg AUSTRIAN ORDERS AND DECORATIONS Part III: The Imperial-Royal Official Decorations up to 1918 Part III contains two volumes in a card slipcase -- 608 pages total -- with more than 1,200 color and black-and-white photographs. Cloth-bound hardcover with dust jacket. 2 vol, 608 pgs 2015 AUSTRIA, VERLAG MILITARIA
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1-77901 Radovic, Branislav GERMAN CAMOUFLAGED HELMETS OF THE 2ND WORLD WAR:V1 9x12, 400+ color & b/w photos, sections on Paint,Texture, Wire, Covers, Nettings, Straps, Interior;a clear & detailed look at many & various styles.1 vol, 240 pgs 2005 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-77902 Radovic, Branislav GERMAN CAMOUFLAGED HELMETS OF THE 2ND WORLD WAR:V2 9x12, 400+ color & b/w photos, sections on Paint,Texture, Wire, Covers, Nettings, Straps, Interior;a clear & detailed look at many & various styles.1 vol, 328 pgs 2005 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-45080 Reynosa, Mark M-1 HELMET, THE 8.5x11, hundreds of b/w & color photos highlight this complete history of the M-1 Helmet in WWII.1 vol, 112 pgs 1996 ATGLEN, SHIFFER PUBLISH'G
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1-196950 Rosenkrans, Robert U.S. MILITARY WAR DOGS: In World War II This book is the first to aid collectors and historians in identifying US Military World War II War Dog equipment. The many World War II-era photos of war dogs and handlers will give the reader valuable information on how the equipment was actually used. Most of the equipment shown in this book is very scarce and is pictured in full view and detail. 1 vol, 144 pgs 2011 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-60750 Rowe, David JJ HEAD DRESS OF THE BRITISH HEAVY CAVALRY 1842-1922 9x12, 135+ color & b/w photographs covers both theregular and volunteer Dragoon regiments1 vol, 256 pgs 1999 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-68190 Rowe, David JJ & W.Y. Carman HEAD DRESS OF THE BRITISH LANCERS 1816 TO PRESENT 9x12, 260+ color & b/w photographs covers both theregular and volunteer.1 vol, 272 pgs 2002 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-89880 Sainz, Augustin DEUTSCHE SOLDATEN:Uniforms, Equipment & Personal This book can best be understood as the G.I. Collector's Guide for the German Soldier 1939-45. Lavishly illustrated with 1000's of color photos. August?n Sainz is one of the foremost experts.1 vol, 356 pgs 2008 US, CASEMATE PUBLISHING
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1-65830 Sanders, Paul HEAD DRESS OF IMPERIAL GERMANY 1880-1916 9x12, 190+ full color plates of all the major andminor states, covers all branches, all ranks.1 vol, 200 pgs 2001 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-75711 Sanders, Paul IMPERIAL GERMAN HUSSARS 1880-1910:V1 Regts 1-9 9x12, 600+ b/w & color photso/plates of originaluniforms & accoutrements.1 vol, 232 pgs 2004 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-75712 Sanders, Paul IMPERIAL GERMAN HUSSARS 1880-1910:V1 Regts 10-20 9x12, 190+ full color plates of all the major andminor states, covers all branches, all ranks.1 vol, 220 pgs 2004 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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2-75712 Sanders, Paul IMPERIAL GERMAN HUSSARS 1880-1910:V1 Regts 10-20 9x12, 190+ full color plates of all the major andminor states, covers all branches, all ranks.1 vol, 220 pgs 2004 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-87260 Smith, Richard SHOULDER SLEEVE INSIGNIA OF US ARMED FORCES 41-45 Good unit description and color photos.1 vol, 251 pgs 1981 US
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1-196430 Spanghero, A and Lazzarini, F. L'ELMETTO ITALIANO DELLA SECONDA GUERRA MONDIALE This book chronicles the evolution and history of Italian helmet model 33, through detailed images that describe construction materials, padding and chin strap, paint, decorations, mimicry, and accessories. In addition the study explores the model 33 helmets 41 and 42 supplied to the paratroopers. Numerous vintage photographs tracing uses it during the Second World War, first in the royal armed forces, and finally those of CSR. Includes 366 color illustrations and period photographs.1 vol, 116 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-205340 Spaziani, Alberto FLYING EQUIPMENT OF THE ITALIAN AIR FORCE IN WORLD WAR II This book is a highly detailed look at World War II era Italian flight gear, much of it here for the first time in English. Covering flight suits, flight helmets, goggles, parachutes, life vests, oxygen masks, boots, gloves, and more, in over 600 images, offering full coverage of this long overlooked topic.

Color photography shows full views of actual period clothing and equipment, as well as close-up details of manufacturers' marks and labels, zippers, buttons and snaps, and insignia. War era images, including rare period color, show Italian aircrews wearing a variety of Italian and German flight gear.1 vol, 208 pgs 2014 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-11530 Steffen, Randy UNITED STATES MILITARY SADDLES 7x10, b/w line drawings, good source of US Cavalry uniforms and equipment, index,1 vol, 158 pgs 1973 US, UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
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1-213760 Swiss made Vintage Swiss Swatch wrist watch depicting Napoleon in all his glory, outfit and sword A brand-new, unused, and unworn item in the original packaging, will need new battery1 vol, 1 pgs 1994 SWITZERLAND
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2-26240 Todd, Frederick P. Todd AMERICAN MILITARY EQUIPAGE, 1851-1872:State Forces V1-V3 For each State or Territory there is a description of its militia system, uniforms worn, equipment, weapons, flags carried, as well as an o/b down to the regimental level, index, glossary.3 vol, 760 pgs 1978 US, COMPANY OF MILITARY HISTORIANS
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1-200430 Troiani, Don amd Kochan, James INSIGNIA OF INDEPENDENCE - Military Buttons, Accouterment Plates & Gorgets of the American Revolution INSIGNIA OF INDEPENDENCE includes 200 new buttons not found in MILITARY BUTTONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, 262 photos of accouterments, plates, and gorgets, and 45 portrait images of officers and enlisted men, most of which are in color.1 vol, 312 pgs 2012 US, THOMAS PUBLICATIONS
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1-197110 Tylisz, Dan NORMANDY 44: German Helmets - The Normandy Campaign In the first volume of this new series by Militaria Magazine, collectors will discover a new aspect of helmet camouflage, focusing on the spontaneous gesture of the front-line soldier, the individuality and sometimes moving aspect of 'battlefield found' helmets.

Impressive by their historical dimension, camouflaged helmets, whether the plain result of personal initiative or produced by teams of experienced artists, often reproduce the colors and patterns applied to tanks and guns.

The wide array of more than 150 original German helmets shown here is only a glimpse of their huge variety, but it captures the general trends in WW2 German equipment camouflage. From the crude and elementary mottling with issue or civilian paints to the imaginative and complicated patterns evolved within sedentary units, the veteran soldier also completed his work by adding various texturing elements.

Most of these helmets originate from private collections and were found on the Normandy battlefield. The majority were photographed in natural light, to enhance the actual efficiency of their camouflage finish.

A must-have book for all German militaria and helmet collectors, and camouflage enthusiasts.1 vol, 84 pgs 2011 FRANCE, Histoire Collections
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1-28050 Williamson, Gordon THE IRON CROSS: A History 1813-1957 Author traces the history and design of the Iron Cross from 1813 and gives brief notes on all the principal recipients, appendix on values, collecting, restoring, and fakes.1 vol, 176 pgs 1994 US, REDDICK ENTERPRISES
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1-87480 Wilson III, E. Richard US MARINE CORPS UNIT INSIGNIA IN VIETNAM, 1961-75 Photographic sourcebook of US Marine insignia inVietnam. Color and b/w photos. Biblio.1 vol, 176 pgs 2004 US, Schiffer Publishing
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1-PARM008 08 PROFILE SMALL ARMS: ERMA SUBMACHINE GUNS 1 vol, 24 pgs 1972 UK, PROFILE PUBLICATIONS
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1-PARM015 15 PROFILE SMALL ARMS:Astra Pistols & Revolvers 1 vol, 24 pgs 1972 UK, PROFILE PUBLICATIONS
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1-215441 Absolon, Trevor SAMURAI ARMOUR: Volume I - The Japanese Cuirass For beauty, precision, and strength, nothing has ever matched the combination of form and function found in the armour of the samurai. For a samurai, the consummate warrior, his suit of armour was so much more than 'just' protective equipment that could save his life in the heat of battle - it was the embodiment of his personality, social status and very soul.

This volume, the first in a two-part series on the armour of the samurai, traces first the history of the samurai themselves and then examines the history and evolution of the cuirass or dou, the armour protecting the samurai's chest.

Drawing on over 20 years of research and technical work by Trevor Absolon, a leading expert, this is a complete study of this fundamental aspect of samurai armour construction. Illustrated throughout with photographs and diagrams, this is more than just a detailed technical exploration, it is a meditation on a process that was, and still is, nothing short of an art form.1 vol, 372 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-87921 Arnold, Chris STEEL POTS VOL 1:America's Steel Combat Helmets Packed with 100's of color photographs. Detailedspecification diagrams and supported with solidreseach. From the classic Model 1917 Dougboy totodays Kevlar models.1 vol, 272 pgs 1997 US, JAMES BENDER PUBS
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1-86430 Bertin, F. D-DAY NORMANDY:Weapons, Uniforms & Military Gear 300 specially commissioned full color photos of Allied and Axis soldiers at D-Day.1 vol, 128 pgs 2007 US, CASEMATE PUBLISHING
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1-211450 Bianchi, Didier (Translated from French by Eric A. Bye, M.A., C.T.) FRENCH MILITARY SMALL ARMS 1717-1865 - Volume I: Flintlock Longarms The most extensive guide to French flintlock military long arms ever to appear in English. Concentrates on identification and service use, covering everything from Infantry Muskets, Rampart Guns, Dragoon Muskets, Cavalry Musketoons, Constabulary Musketoons, Naval Muskets, Hussar Musketoons, Foot and Mounted Grenadier Muskets, Arms of the Mamelouks, Lancers' Musketoons, Royal Muskets, Muskets of the Bodyguards and much more. This is the first of two volumes. 550+ color illust.1 vol, 136 pgs 2016 US, A MOWBRAY PUBLISHERS
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1-82700 Blackmore, Howard L. BRITISH MILITARY FIREARMS:1650-1850 Reprinted from the 1994 revised edition with new introduction, 294pp., 83 illustrations on photographic plates, 33 figs., marks, paperback 2010. How does one adequately describe this book? Simply as the best study that has ever been written on the subject & will quite probably remain so. Howard Blackmore, Deputy Master of the Royal Armouries and one of the significant elite band of authors on weaponry in the post-war period provides a completely authoritative and thorough survey based on the British Board of Ordnance records. Separate chapters on the development of the flintlock, the Brown Bess, early rifles and breechloaders, the experimental arms of Henry Nock, the introduction of the rifle, later flintlocks, the adoption of the percussion system, the Brunswick rifle, Lovell's percussion arms, repeaters an revolvers, manufacture and proof. 1 vol, 296 pgs 2010 UK, KEN TROTMAN LTD
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1-52590 Blair, Claude STUDIES IN EUROPEAN ARMS AND ARMOR, Examination of the 'C. Otto von Kienbusch'Collection at the Phila Museum of Art, from 1986to 1986 major world renown scholars studied thisfamous collection prepared this book, b/w & color.1 vol, 210 pgs 1992 PHILA, MUSEUM OF ART
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1-88160 Brown, James D. COLLECTOR'S GUIDE TO IMPERIAL JAPANESE HANDGUNS 8.5x11, an inexpensive guide to Japanese military handguns 1893-1948. 80+ b/w images.1 vol, 144 pgs 2007 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-222380 Buchholz, Franck GERMAN MACHINE GUNS: Development, Tactics and Use from 1892 to 1918 In WWI, artillery shaped the battlefield, but machine guns defended it! The industrialized warfare of WWI was marked in particular by the use of machine guns. This 520-page illustrated book contains about 1000 photos and illustrations traces the development of German machine guns and graphically depicts why they became the most feared infantry weapons of WWI.

In addition to the standard MG 08 and MG 08/15 machine guns, the book also describes the Luft-MG 08 and 08/15 variants, the MG 08/18 which ended the Maxim development series, and the very rare models Parabellum M 1913, M 1913/17, the Dreyse machine gun, the Bergmann machine gun alter Art and neuer Art models, and the Anti-Tank and Anti-Aircraft Machine Gun. The period under consideration thus extends from 1892 until the post-war period after the First World War and into the time of the Reichswehr.

The authors digress to examine the Mondragon self-loading rifle and the Mauser aircraft self-loading carbine, which though not automatic weapons, were used by the German air force as predecessors of automatic weapons. Finally the book also examines the Maschinenpistole 18, the automatic weapon introduced shortly before the end of the First World War which for the first time allowed the machine gun to be wielded as a versatile hand-held weapon.1 vol, 520 pgs 2019 AUSTRIA, VERLAG MILITARIA
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1-197140 Chartrand, Rene JAPANESE WAR ART AND UNIFORMS: 1853-1930 This beautifully illustrated book with 320+ b/w and color illust reviews the extraordinary evolution of Japan's military institutions at a period of enormous transformation. Conversely, as this book shows with many fine color plates, Japanese art deeply influenced emergent impressionist Western artists. The uniforms, equipment and ships are shown with much realism while keeping the tradition of great art. For the first time in art history as well as military history, this book documents what the prints show thanks to extremely rare early military regulations and related documents whose illustrations are also exquisite if totally unknown. 1 vol, 240 pgs 2011 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-211960 Chartrand, Rene FRENCH MILITARY ARMS AND ARMOR IN AMERICA: 1503-1783 A comprehensive guide to the military weapons and armor used in New France. Includes muskets, swords, pistols, bayonets, pole-arms and much more. From soldiers and sailors to woodsmen and buccaneers, one of Canada's premier historians tells us the story of how they were armed during the Colonial era and in the American Revolution. It is not intended as a study giving detailed mechanical descriptions, but rather to present a broad and comprehensive survey of the French military weapons that were used. 570+ b/w photos/illustrations, Digest sized at 5.5x11 inches.1 vol, 216 pgs 2016 US, A MOWBRAY PUBLISHERS
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1-62820 Cormack, A.J.R. FAMOUS RIFLES & MACHINE GUNS 8.5x11, covers the Winchester, Bren Gun, ThompsonRussian & Erma Submachine Gun, Heckler & Knock-AnArmoury, SIG Service Rifle and Armalie Weapons,b/w & color photos/cutaways.1 vol, 160 pgs 1977 UK, PROFILE PUBLICATIONS
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1-PROARMS Cormack, A.J.R. SMALL ARMS IN PROFILE:various issues No 5,6,8,9,10,11,15,16,17,20,21,22 text, photos1 vol, 24 pgs 1972 UK, PROFILE PUBLICATIONS
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1-79412 Cowan, Tony SPIKED HELMETS OF IMPERIAL GERMANY:V2 6x9, 200+ color & b/w photos; volume two coversthe Cavalry Regiments, Artillery & Train, index.1 vol, 200 pgs 2005 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-215690 D'Amato, Raffaele DECORATED ROMAN ARMOUR: From the Ages of the Kings to the Death of Justinian the Great From the time of the Bronze Age, the warriors of all tribes and nations sought to emblazon their arms and armour with items and images to impress the enemy with the wealth and power of the wearer.

Magnificently decorated shields were as much a defensive necessity as a symbol of social status. Decorative symbols on shields and armour also defined the collective ideals and the self-conceived important of the village or city-state its warriors represented.

Such items were therefore of great significance to the wearers, and the authors of this astounding detailed and extensively research book, have brought together years of research and the latest archaeological discoveries, to produce a work of undeniable importance. This book is richly decorated throughout, and details battlefield, tournament, and parade armor from Rome's earliest days.1 vol, 392 pgs 2017 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-15260 Egerton, Lord of Tatton INDIAN AND ORIENTAL ARMOUR 7.5x11, author covers briefly the military history of India, and then provides a classic work on the subject, color plates, b/w illust, index.1 vol, 178 pgs 2003 MINELOA, DOVER PUBLICATIO
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1-54790 Foss, Christopher and Gander T.J. INFANTRY WEAPONS OF THE WORLD Illustrated detail of all the important infantryweapons used throughout the world in the 1970's,b/w photos, tech specs for each weapon.1 vol, 142 pgs 1977 LONDON, IAN ALLEN LTD
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1-216910 Gaboury, David THE UZI SUBMACHINE GUN: EXAMINED A history of this iconic weapon. Originally designed for the Israeli military by Uziel Gal, the Uzi submachine gun has a colorful history that has reached around the globe.

Using approximately 1,000 photos, this book examines the history and technical details of all the Uzi submachine gun variations, both military and civilian, from its initial design to the current models. Also included are original factory documents, model-by-model features, part variations, accessories, and manuals.1 vol, 304 pgs 2017 US, A MOWBRAY PUBLISHERS
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1-192290 Gale, Ryan R. FOR TRADE AND TREATY: Firearms of the American Indians, 1600 - 1920 Filled with hundreds of full color images of dozens of original northwest guns, trade fusils, and treaty guns, this book's wide 11-inch landscape format allows images up to 22 inches across the gutter.

This book also contains new research, numerous fur trade and government invoices, inventories and other firearm records never before published.
1 vol, 0 pgs 2010 US, TRACK OF THE WOLF
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1-212060 Giovanni Chegia & Alberto Simonelli with Ralph Riccio THE MODEL 1891 CARCANO: A Detailed Developmental and Production History This book is a complete history of the Italian Model 1891 Carcano rifle and variants that served as Italy's standard service rifle in World War I and World War II. It describes each major component of the weapon, as well as addressing the development of each variant in detail. One section of the book is devoted to all markings that have been identified, including those on the receiver, barrel, sights, magazine, and stock. Profusely illustrated, extensive appendices list serial numbers, production totals, inspection procedures, ammunition types, ammunition clips, ammunition boxes and packaging, ballistics data, accoutrements, and the Model 1891 as used by Italy's national marksmanship association.1 vol, 304 pgs 2016 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-29250 Gluckman, Arcadi UNITED STATES MARTIAL PISTOLS & REVOLVERS Covers all important short arms manufactured by US government or private makers from 1799 to 1917. Appendicies, biblio, index, (29) illust plates of all types of single & multiple shot pistols/revol.1 vol, 317 pgs 1956 NY, BONANZA BOOKS
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1-228190 Goldsmith, Dolf THE VICKERS MACHINE GUN: Pride of the Emma Gees The Vickers machine gun was such an integral part of 20th century history that it is embedded in almost every history book of the two World Wars. Now, a quarter of a century after the publication of the first edition, Dolf has participated in the upgrading of that massive book with over 270 more pages of new information, color photos and research completed by himself and three more Vickers historians: Richard Fisher, Robert G. Segel and Dan Shea. This is the ultimate collectors' book for Vickers machine gun enthusiasts, historians, collectors and scholars alike!1 vol, 961 pgs 2021 US, CHIPOTLE PUBLISHING LLC
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1-84641 Haselgrove, Michael & Radovic, Branislav HISTORY OF THE STEEL HELMET IN WWI:V1 9x12, 550+ b/w and color photos, AUSTRO-HUNGARY, BELGIUM, BULGARIA, CZECHOSLOVAKIA, FRANCE, GERMANY1 vol, 272 pgs 2006 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-84642 Haselgrove, Michael & Radovic, Branislav HISTORY OF THE STEEL HELMET IN WWI:V2 9x12, 550+ b/w and color photos, GREAT BRITAIN, GREECE, HOLLAND, ITALY, JAPAN, POLAND, PORTUGAL, ROMANIA, RUSSIA, SERBIA, TURKEY, UNITED STATES.1 vol, 272 pgs 2006 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-199080 Hatcher, Julian Major General HATCHER'S BOOK OF THE GARAND Major General Julian S. Hatcher follows the evolution of the M1 Garand from the first semiautomatic hunting rifles to the devastating US infantry weapon of WWII. It's a battle royal of weapons design, with dozens of unforeseen problems sending inventors back to the drawing board and a scandal-hungry media waiting to discredit the guns favored by the military. Garand's fierce competition includes such legendary companies and inventors as Winchester, Colt, Johnson, Thompson, and the author himself. Hatcher follows the rigorous target and field tests that each gun underwent, leading to numerous revisions and the eventual adoption of Garand's rugged rifle. It is a difficult struggle lasting over a decade and a half, and a vital and unsung part of the war effort. In addition to the story of the Garand, Hatcher offers detailed explanations for cleaning, repairing, and firing this historic rifle. The Book of the Garand is an indispensable part of any gun enthusiast's library. 1 vol, 266 pgs 2012 US, CANTON STREET PRESS
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1-49140 Hayward, J.F. ART OF THE GUNMAKER, THE:Vol 1 1500-1660 The classic account of 17th century, color plates,b/w drawings, covers Italy, Germany, France, England. Appendices, biblio, index.1 vol, 303 pgs 1962 NY, ST. MARTIN'S PRESS
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1-211970 Hughes. James THE GATLING GUN NOTEBOOK: A Collection of Data and Illustrations Most everyone recognizes a Gatling Gun today, but when the science of 'machine guns' was in its infancy, each improvement in design or firepower was hailed in the press.

These news reports were usually illustrated with line drawings and these 100-plus-year-old drawings make up the body of this notebook on the Gatling Gun, from 1863 when it first appeared, to 1917, when the last US government manual was printed for the Gatling.

Covered: 10 makers in five countries and the Gatling Guns that 29 countries tested or used in some 25 different calibers. Carriages, feed devices, cartridges, manuals, and implements are also described or pictured herein. Sales, inspectors and issues, some by serial number, are detailed for many purchases.

For the technically minded, extracts from relevant United States patents are included. Listings of all Richard Jordan Gatling's American patents and those patents that 'improved' upon his designs are also included. Includes 175 b/w illustrations. 1 vol, 152 pgs 2000 US, A MOWBRAY PUBLISHERS
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1-190550 Hutchinson, Will and Vice, Michael & Small, B.J. CRIMEAN MEMOIRS:Artifacts of the Crimean War A broad comprehensive photographic essay of the artifacts of the Crimean War. The authors spent two years locating and photographing at public museums and private collections. 420+ color photos.1 vol, 272 pgs 2009 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-83410 LaRocca, Donald WARRIORS OF THE HIMALAYAS:Arms & Armour of Tibet 10x11, 85 b/w & 200+ color illust cover armor from the 12th to 19th century with examples of Tibetan, Mongol, Nepalese and Chinese, glossary of Tibetan arms and armor terms, biblio, index.1 vol, 320 pgs 2006 US, METROPOLITAN MUSEUM
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1-227690 Laymam, George COMMUNIST BLOC HANDGUNS A collector's guide to the surplus pistols of the Cold War. From the CZ-52 to the Makarov, all of the handguns of the Communist nations are covered in great detail, with special attention paid to topics that will be of practical use to collectors. Also covered are ammunition and accessories. Organized by country, this new guide will be a 'must own' resource for all enthusiasts of imported pistols and revolvers. Includes 450+ color photos.1 vol, 160 pgs 2020 US, A MOWBRAY PUBLISHERS
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1-53100 Lhoste, Jean LES EPEES PORTEES EN FRANCE:Des Orgines a nos Jour 8x12, hundreds of b/w photos detailing every type of sword/epee from medieval times.1 vol, 480 pgs 1997 PARIS, EDITION DU PORTAIL
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1-67250 Lhoste, Jean LES SABRES EN FRANCE:Des Orgines a nos Jour 8x12, hundreds of b/w photos detailing every type of sword/epee from medieval times.1 vol, 400 pgs 2001 PARIS, EDITION DU PORTAIL
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1-219170 Loades, Mike WAR BOWS: Longbow, Crossbow, Composite Bow and Japanese Yumi War bows dominated battlefields across the world for centuries. In their various forms, they allowed trained archers to take down even well-armored targets from great distances, and played a key role in some of the most famous battles in human history. The composite bow was a versatile and devastatingly effective weapon, on foot, from chariots and on horseback for over a thousand years, used by cultures as diverse as the Hittites, the Romans, the Mongols and the Ottoman Turks. The Middle Ages saw a clash between the iconic longbow and the more technologically sophisticated crossbow, most famously during the Hundred Years War, while in Japan, the samurai used the yumi to deadly effect, unleashing bursts of arrows from their galloping steeds.

Reveals the full history of these four iconic weapons complete with modern ballistics testing, action recreations of what it is like to fire each bow, and a critical analysis of the technology and tactics associated with each bow.1 vol, 312 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-195450 McNab, Chris and Roberts, Andrew A History of the World in 100 Weapons A History of the World in 100 Weapons tells the stories of the hundred definitive weapons whose effects have been the most revolutionary, changing the way war is waged and the very world we live in. All one hundred are revealed in an array of sumptuous color photographs and contemporary images. Compiled with the assistance of some of the leading military historians, this volume reveals not only the weapon itself but who wielded it and where, clearly explaining the blow-by-blow advance of military technology and expertise across the ages.

Weapons include: Roman gladius, Japanese katana, English longbow, Maxim gun, US atomic bomb, US B-17 Flying Fortress, Soviet AK-47 rifle, and more. 1 vol, 384 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-219890 Melville, Neil TWO HANDED SWORD: History, Design and Use The two-handed swords found in modern museums are often so large and elaborately decorated that the onlooker might question whether such an apparently impractical weapon could ever have been a serious weapon of war. Yet during the Late Middle Ages, although never numerous, such weapons could instill dread in those that faced them on the battlefield and in skilled hands posed a very real danger, being capable of inflicting fearsome wounds.

Explains how, from the late-13th century, technological advances made the development of larger swords requiring both hands both possible and desirable. Includes origins in Germany to development and divergence into regional variations. He examines the evidence for their use on the battlefield over 300 years, most notably in the hands of the Swiss, the German landsknechts and the Scottish clans, before considering their later use in fencing and as ceremonial weapons. Practical advice on fighting with the two-handed sword is also given, drawing on contemporary fencing manuals. The detailed and informative text is beautifully enhanced by dozens of illustrations.1 vol, 224 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-201890 Mowbray, Stuart C BRITISH MILITARY SWORDS Volume I: 1600 to 1660 The English Civil Wars and the Birth of the British Standing Army Early British military swords have always interested collectors and historians, but over the years surprisingly little research has been done about these distinctive weapons and the men who supplied them. This remarkable new book approaches this topic from both a scholarly and a practical point of view, carefully documenting the manufacture, distribution and combat service of these blades, while at the same time pointing out the issues that must be understood by anyone considering their purchase today.

A full-color collector's guide and historical study of British military swords from 1600 through 1660. This period was dominated by the English Civil Wars, and most of this book is dedicated to the weapons of those conflicts. Introduction chapters discuss manufacturing techniques, the cutlers who sold these swords and how they were used by soldiers in the field. Later sections treat the various sword styles in great detail with large photos of all their features, including Rapiers, Mortuary Swords, Hangers, Cutlasses and much more. Over 1,000 clear, color photographs make this one of the most useful and attractive sword books ever published.1 vol, 302 pgs 2013 US, A MOWBRAY PUBLISHERS
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1-193040 Oosterman, Pieter M-1 Helmet of the World War II GI, The 750+ color images cover the development and combat use of the US World War II era, fixed bail, M-1 helmet. Years of research has resulted in this well-balanced and complete work, which includes previously unknown material and unique examples of the M-1 helmet. Much attention is given to the many specific manufacturing details, contract numbers and dates involved in the production of M-1 and M-2 helmets. Each variation has been carefully photographed and presented. Also, ten mannequin ensembles represent the GI during basic training, through the fighting in Italy, Normandy, Holland, the Ardennes and Germany. The museum section of the book contains a wealth of rare liners, unit painted helmets, rank marked helmets, camouflaged helmets, paratrooper helmets, battlefield found helmets and much more.1 vol, 336 pgs 2010 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-74350 Ortner, M. Christian & Erich Artlieb WITH DRAWN SWORD:Austro-Hungarian Edged Weapons 10x12, massive tome, this comprehensive full colorbook presents Austro-Hungarian Edged weapons from1848-1918, 1200+ illust/photos, a must for swordand other militaria collectors.1 vol, 544 pgs 2004 AUSTRIA, VERLAG MILITARIA
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1-85290 Paul, Jaiwant ARMS & ARMOUR:Traditional Weapons of India 8x11, fully illustrated look at the various types of weapons available.1 vol, 143 pgs 2005 INDIA, ROLI BOOKS
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1-61183 Petard, Michael DES SABRES ET DES EPEES:V3 Foot Troops 9x12, 700+ illust, 120+ color plates.1 vol, 284 pgs 2006 FRANCE, ED'S DU CANONNIER
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1-208260 Prescott, George THE ENGLISH REVOLVER: A Collectors' Guide to the Guns, their History and Values Famous throughout the nineteenth century for the quality of its products, the English revolver industry began a steady decline after WWI from which it never recovered. Apart from the famous Webley service revolvers, many products of this important industry are little known outside of the auction house and sale room.

This book sets out to rectify that situation, describing Adam's and Tranter's revolvers, as valued in their day as any of Webley's products, and including guns from the more obscure makers neglected by previous writers. In particular, the chapter on military revolvers is one of the most important sections of the book, beginning with the British government's early purchase of Colt's percussion weapon and concluding with the Webley Service revolvers, strikingly familiar to many who served in the British Army in both World Wars. Finally, many of the guns are pictured here for the first time, a number having been photographed especially for this book.1 vol, 224 pgs 2015 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-208960 Pritchard, Russ and Huey C.A. and others THE ENGLISH CONNECTION: Supplying the CSA A ground-breaking study and reference detailing the arms, material, and support furnished to the Confederate States of America by Great Britain. This huge volume is stuffed with full-color detailed photos of all items. Included are a directory of British suppliers, details on markings, small arms, artillery, edged weapons, ammunition, accoutrements, uniforms, and much more. Fully cited, with bibliography and index.1 vol, 616 pgs 2015 US, THOMAS PUBLICATIONS
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1-204260 Riccio, Ralph ITALIAN SMALL ARMS: Of the First and Second World Wars This is the first comprehensive work, in either English or Italian, to address Italian small arms used during World War I and World War II. It describes each weapon and covers the developmental history and use of all Italian designed and produced pistols, rifles, submachine guns and machine guns used during both conflicts, as well as prototype weapons and foreign weapons used by the Italians.

Other appendices cover bayonets, accoutrements, markings, ammunition, small arms manufacturing facilities, Italian small arms designers, production summaries, and collector's notes. It includes many previously unpublished photographs and background information on small arms producers, ammunition production facilities, and designers. In addition to the new material, it also corrects previously published errors about Italian weapons.1 vol, 240 pgs 2013 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-15250 Robinson, H. Russell ORIENTAL ARMOUR:The Arms & Armour Series Over 100 line drawings detail the development of armor in the Orient, index, biblio, glossary.1 vol, 257 pgs 2003 MINELOA, DOVER PUBLICATIO
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1-82800 Russell, Carl P. GUNS ON THE EARLY FRONTIER A History of firearms from colonial times throughthe years of the western fur trade. Index, biblio.1 vol, 395 pgs 2005 MINELOA, DOVER PUBLICATIO
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1-227700 Scarlata, Paul MANNLICHER MILITARY RIFLES: A Collectors Guide Profusely illustrated with close-up photos, drawings and diagrams, this book is the most detailed examination of Mannlicher military rifles ever produced in the English language. Includes model-by-model specifications, modern test firing results, exciting service histories, ammunition details, rare combat photos, useful technical drawings and discussion of Mannlicher's imitators.

Ferdinand von Mannlicher was history's most prolific military firearms designer, with over 150 patents to his credit. During his years at Steyr, it produced more military rifles than any other manufacturer in the world. But most American collectors know very little about these advanced weapons that were the workhorse of the Austro-Hungarian army. Mannlichers saw extensive combat around the world from 1886 to 1952, yet most models are quite reasonably priced today. Inside these pages, you will understand the genius behind Mannlicher's magazine systems, straight-pull and turn-bolt military rifles. And you will learn why they became the standard by which all others were judged. Filled with black & white photos.1 vol, 168 pgs 2015 US, A MOWBRAY PUBLISHERS
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1-195800 Siegers, Vincent Winter Uniforms of the German Army and Luftwaffe in World War II This is the first thorough and in-depth study to cover all aspects of the winter uniforms issued to and used by the ground-based troops of the German Army and Air Force during World War II. This book offers a definite overview, covering all uniform pieces and accessories, ranging from coats to scarves, and their developments, used materials, insignia and markings. The book is clearly illustrated with over 180 period black-and-white images and illustrations and up to 200 contemporary, full-color photographs, resulting in an overview with unprecedented detail.
1 vol, 272 pgs 2011 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-213910 Skennerton, Lee THE LEE-ENFIELD: A Century of Lee-Metford & Lee-Enfield Rifles & Carbines Contains nearly 1,400 photographs & drawings. Original photos re-scanned & clarified with grey backgrounds deep-etched.

This study is the product of more than four decades of world-wide research and study which has evolved through two prior editions and many other related titles. 'The Lee-Enfield' is the ultimate account of a century's development and issue of the Lee-Metford and Lee-Enfield series. The Lee Enfield rifle has proven itself as the finest battle rifle of all time. No other firearm has served for so long at home and abroad with such a proud record.

This study encompasses all aspects of Lee-Enfield development & production... Britain, America, India, Australasia, South Africa & the Far East. Rifles, carbines, bayonets, parts, tools, accessories, and ammunition are arranged into specific groups & chapters. 1 vol, 608 pgs 2017 US, ARMS & MILITARIA PRESS
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1-70240 Stafanski, Claus & Dirk OFFICER SWORDS OF THE GERMAN NAVY 1806-1945 8.5x11, 250+ b/w & color photos of all Branches &both Officers & Non-commissioned Officers.1 vol, 176 pgs 2002 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-38230 Stone, George Cameron GLOSSARY OF THE CONSTRUCTION, DECORATION & USE, A Arms & Armor of all countries and times, a classic work, hundreds of b/w drawings, index.1 vol, 694 pgs 1961 NY, JACK BRUSSELL
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1-197070 Storz, Dr Dieter GERMAN MILITARY RIFLES: From the Werder Rifle to the M/71.84 Rifle This 392 page work provides a detailed picture of the development of German military rifles from the Werder rifle up to the M/71.84. It is based on many years of extensive study in German archives as well as renowned public and private collections and is thus able to dispel a number of myths and details based on little more than hearsay, replacing them with sound knowledge. The text is accompanied and supported by more than 900 original contemporary photographs, reproductions of documents and high quality colour photographs of existing items, including hundreds of details in close-up. Many of the objects, weapons and accessories are shown here for the first time. The result is a largely new portrayal, built on a broad base of primary sources, of the development of German long arms in the years after 1870, which is bound to remain the standard work on the subject for the foreseeable future.

This volume describes German military rifles of 11 mm calibre. Their common feature was that they fired cartridges with metal cases and black powder as their propellant. In Germany, it was Bavaria that was at the forefront of this development, with the M/69 rifle, also known as the Werder rifle. The reader will discover how this weapon was developed, produced and used, the problems which arose, how they were solved and how the rifle was finally taken out of service. Naturally all the variations, the accessories and the ammunition are also described in detail and
shown in photographs. The M/71 and M/71.84 rifles are dealt with in the same way and for the first time the Chassepot rifles used in the German Imperial Army are comprehensively presented. The time frame extends to the end of the First World War, since many black powder weapons were still used, mainly for training purposes, up to 1918.

This book also covers the weapons of the police and Gendarmerie, so readers interested in the history of Germany's police force will also find much new information1 vol, 392 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-197072 Storz, Dr. Dieter GERMAN MILITARY RIFLES: From the Werder Rifle to the M/71.84 Rifle Vol. 2 Volume 2 of 'German Military Rifles' deals with the 88 and 91 model firearms of the Imperial German Army. Like the 1st volume, this book is based on the extensive study of Germany's archival material and on extant pieces in public and private collections, which has made it possible to present a detailed reconstruction of the actual circumstances.

This is the first comprehensive work based on original sources dealing with these weapons and their history -- crucial transition from black powder to nitrocellulose powder (smokeless powder). This change of propellant was a quantum leap in military armament, which changed conditions on the battlefield and within a few years led to the introduction of a less colorful and therefore less conspicuous field uniform.

The introduction of a new, more powerful powder and the corresponding weapons took place under enormous time pressure so it was inevitable that there would be initial teething problems with these new products, which were not yet fully developed.

The 88 model weapons went through two periods of usage: the first began with the hasty rearmament of the German armies around 1890 and ended with the introduction of the 98 models in the years leading up to 1914. It was during the First World War, when a serious shortage of firearms made itself felt, that many of these weapons, which had already been decommissioned, were once again taken out of the depots and reactivated. Both of these periods are covered in this book.

Essential accessories such as cartridge pouches and bayonets are dealt with in this second volume, which also includes chapters on the target weapons and 'fencing' rifles that have hitherto been neglected. 1 vol, 400 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-190781 Summer, Graham and D'Amato, Raffaele ARMS AND ARMOUR OF THE IMPERIAL ROMAN SOLDIER 8x10, this first volume covers Marius to Commodus. Combines written and artistic sources with the analysis of old and new archaeological finds. 400+ b/w and color illust. Biblio, glossary, index.1 vol, 320 pgs 2009 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-67380 Tonelli, Tiziano L'ARMAMENTO DELLA CAVALLERIA NAPOLEONICA 8.5x11, the swords/pistols etc of the Cavalry of the Kingdoms of Italy and Napoli 1792-1815, hundreds of color photos/illust.1 vol, 160 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-79411 Trawnik, William Randall SPIKED HELMETS OF IMPERIAL GERMANY:V1 6x9, 200+ color & b/w photos; volume one coversthe Infantry Regiments, Pioneer Battalions andGeneral Officers, index.1 vol, 240 pgs 2005 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-84640 Veleanu, Mircea ANTIQUE SWORDS & DAGGERS 8.5x11, 1200+ color photos, price guide help the collector/researcher identify hundreds of weapons.1 vol, 288 pgs 2006 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-205110 Venturino, Mike SHOOTING WORLD WAR II SMALL ARMS While most books cover the history behind the firearms and how they performed in battle, they stop there. Mike covers all that plus shooting these old firearms today. He also has worked up reloading data for these firearms, some of which is only available in this book. If you love WWII era firearms or own one, this book will help you learn more about it and show you how you can shoot it today. 8.5x11, numerous b/w and color illust/photos.1 vol, 328 pgs 2014 US, Wolfe Publishing
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1-61862 Vuillemin, Hery DES FUSILS REGLEMENTAIRES FRANCAIS 1866-1936 Gazette des armes, hundreds of color illust/plates and drawings of the French Musket/Rifle.1 vol, 100 pgs 1999 PARIS, LCV
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1-227680 White, Cameron THE COMPLETE BOOK OF TOKAREV PISTOLS The Tokarev saga is a long and amazingly interesting one. The story began in the 1920s and spans nearly 100 years. It is fair to say that the Tokarev pistol was born out of the advances in small arms that were occurring at the turn of the 20th century, especially the trend of military forces in many countries to replace revolvers with semiautomatic pistols.

While the Tokarev has links to the past, its use continues to the present day. The geographic distribution of the Tokarev is worldwide, as it has migrated from the soviet union to numerous countries around the globe. The Tokarev has been used for so long by so many countries that it is almost universally recognized. It has attained a longevity rivaled by few other pistols. Includes 1,550 color photos and illustrations.1 vol, 224 pgs 2020 US, A MOWBRAY PUBLISHERS
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1-212760 Wilsey, Robert THE ITALIAN VETTERLI RIFLE: Development, Variants and History in Service This enhanced volume contains more than three times the content of the original, earlier work entitled The Italian Vetterli System, published by the Royal Armouries.

The Vetterli rifle was in service for over 40 years, developed as a long rifle, a short rifle, a cavalry and a police carbine, in single-shot form, and later adapted for a variety of magazine feeds as the Vetterli-Vitali, Vetterli-Bertoldo, and Vetterli-Ferracciu. The conversions from 10.35 mm to 6.5 mm calibres and subsequently to a .22 training carbine are also covered in detail. Also contains new information on the arms factories that manufactured them.

Includes the history and use of the weapon on active service in some of the less well-known campaigns in Europe and Africa including Ethiopia, Somaliland, Libya, Ireland, Russia, China, Turkey and the Spanish Civil War. This book will appeal to both the firearms collector and the military historian. The wealth of research and detail fills a gap in the history of early breech-loading military rifles. 1 vol, 168 pgs 2016 US, A MOWBRAY PUBLISHERS
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1-197340 Woolley, Charles FELDGRAU 1915-16: The War and Peace Time Uniforms of the German Army - The Official Regulations of 1915-1916 From 1907-15 the uniforms of the German Army went through dramatic changes when Prussian blue was transformed into the new 'feldgrau', or field gray. The next change came in 1915 with the introduction of the new field gray wartime and peacetime uniforms. This volume combines three period volumes and each is illustrated in color and refer only to the 1915 wartime and peacetime uniforms: 1. Deutchlands Armee in feldgrauer Kriegs-und-Friedens-Uniform; 2. Feldgrau in Krieg und Frieden, Berlin 1916; 3. Die Feldgrau Friedens-und Kriegs-Bekleiding der K. Bayerischen Armee, Munich 1916. 200+ color images.1 vol, 240 pgs 2011 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER LTD BOOKS
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1-2004014 The British Army and Colonial Troops Ca. 1888 CD with1 vol, 1 pgs 2004 US, UNIFORMOLOGY
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1-2004033 Her Majesty's Navy from the 1892 book by Charles R CD with (70) plates from GERMAN CIGARETTE CARDS1 vol, 1 pgs 2004 US, UNIFORMOLOGY
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1-230210 THE COLORS OF NAPOLEON'S ARMY 1807-1815: Painting Guide Researching uniforms at the Musee de l'Emperi in Salon-de-Provence (France) and with assistance of private collector Jean Brunon, we examined the best existing samples of First Empire uniforms and nearly all of our visual color matches were made using interior surfaces of actual surviving sample uniforms, behind linings, where colors were most likely to remain consistent over the past 200 years. The printer used actual samples of cloth to match the colors presented in this painting guide.

These were checked against cloth samples in other museums and institutions to provide cross-references. The goal of this four-page painting guide was to authenticate the color Imperial Blue used on all French infantry and artillery uniforms.1 vol, 4 pgs 2021 LOMBARDY STUDIOS
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1-838002 IMPERIAL GUARD OF RUSSIA 1900-1914 V1 7x8.5, (48) full color plates with descriptions.1 vol, 52 pgs 2006 US, UNIFORMOLOGY
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1-2118502 Adam Van Breen & Hendrick Goltzius DUTCH & IMPERIAL SOLDIERS 80 color plates cover the 17th Century evolution of the Prince of Nassau's military using the art of Adam van Breen and Hendrick Goltzius. Van Breen illustrated the 1617 work: The Military Evolutions of the Prince of Nassau. Goltzius' work is based on 26 men at arms and is also know as Rudolph's army soldiers. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2017 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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1-86020 Alberti, Bruno MARINE CORPS UNIFORMS & EQUIPMENT 1941-45 9x12, full color, 100's of items of clothing, equipment and insignia are illustrated in studio produced photos for high clarity.1 vol, 144 pgs 2007 FRANCE, HISTOIRE & COLLEC
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1-895008 Allemande AUSTRIAN ARMY 1630-1810 Part 1:Imperial Echoes V8 These two volumes cover the Austrian Army from the beginning of the reign of Ferdinand III in 1637 to the abdication of Francis I in 1835. Part 1 is Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery and General Officers1 vol, 24 pgs 2009 US, UNIFORMOLOGY
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1-88013 Anderson, Christopher GRUNTS:US Infantry in Vietnam V13 G.I. THE ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN SOLDIER, HIS UNIFORM & HIS EQUIPMENT', (8) color pages, lots of b/w photos, 8.5x11.1 vol, 80 pgs 1995 LONDON, STACKPOLE BOOKS
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1-88017 Anderson, Christopher HELL ON WHEELS:US Armoured Forces 1918 to present V17 G.I. THE ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN SOLDIER, HIS UNIFORM & HIS EQUIPMENT', (8) color pages, lots of b/w photos, 8.5x11.1 vol, 80 pgs 1995 LONDON, STACKPOLE BOOKS
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1-88024 Anderson, Christopher MEN OF THE MIGHTY EIGHTH:U.S. 8th Air Force 1942- V24 G.I. THE ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN SOLDIER, HIS UNIFORM & HIS EQUIPMENT', (15) color pages, lots of b/w photos, 8.5x11.1 vol, 72 pgs 2001 LONDON, GREENHILL BOOKS
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1-59200 Angolia, J.R. For Fuhrer and Fatherland: Military Awards of the Photographs are of the personnel who received theawards and the awards themselves, hundreds of b/wphotos/illust, biblio.1 vol, 448 pgs 1987 US, JAMES BENDER PUBLISHI
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1-230420 anon DAS HEER MARIA THERESIA Oversized at 13x9 inches. Faksimile-Ausgabe Der Albertina-Handschrift Dessins Des Uniformes Des Troupes I.I. et R.R. de l'annee 1762. Uniform plates are from the originals in the Army Museum in Vienna. These color plates were done for Maria Theresa so she could see what her army looked like. 1 vol, 163 pgs 1973 GERMANY, EDITIONS TUSCH
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1-53072 anon LES PARACHUTISTES ALLEMANDS:1937-45 Part of the 'Gazette des uniformes' series, each has color plates/photos/drawings of the uniforms,equipment & arms, covers Narvik, Crete, Normandie, Eben-Emael, Monte Cassino.1 vol, 80 pgs 1997 PARIS, L.C.V SERVICES
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1-53073 anon LE FANTASSIN DE LA GRANDE GUERRE:1914-1918 part 1 Part of the 'Gazette des uniformes' series, each has color plates/photos/drawings of the uniforms, equipment and arms, covers French, American, Italian-Austrian and Russian soldiers.1 vol, 80 pgs 1997 PARIS, L.C.V SERVICES
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1-53074 anon LE FANTASSIN DE LA GRANDE GUERRE:1914-1918 part 2 Part of the 'Gazette des uniformes' series, each has color plates/photos/drawings of the uniforms, equipment and arms, covers German, British, Belgium, Poland and Balkan states.1 vol, 80 pgs 1997 PARIS, L.C.V SERVICES
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1-64540 anon IMMAGINI DELLE CAMPAGNE COLONIALI:Italo-Turk 1911 8x11.5, 200 rare b/w photos highlight this little known war from 1911-1912.1 vol, 230 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-68530 anon RUSSIAN CADETS 1864-1917 History of the Russian Cadet, (8) color plates.1 vol, 64 pgs 2002 MOSCOW, ACT PUBLISHING
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2-83150 anon CLOATHING BOOK 1742, THE Approx 8x11, A Representation of the Cloathing of His Majesty's Household and of all the Forces,upon the Establishment of Great Britain & Ireland is the full title, (94) color plates, Colonel List 17001 vol, 112 pgs 2005 UK, NAVAL & MILITARY PRES
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1-198270 Baldwin, Michael and Malcolm Fisher FIELD GRAY: Uniforms of the Imperial German Army, 1907-1918 11.75x16, 400+ color & b/w images.

This book is the culmination of many years' work from two authors who have 'lived and breathed' the subject for the past 40 years: one, a military antiques dealer of international standing; the other, an extremely knowledgeable collector of German World War I uniforms and equipment. Using mostly never before published period photographs as well as a wealth of highly detailed color studio photos of tunics drawn from one of the world's greatest private collections, it is an absolute must for any collector of World War I uniforms. Indeed, for any collector of German World War I memorabilia, laying out as it does in a very clear and precise way, all the variations of tunic, their origins, and usage. This reader-friendly book will help guide the novice and experienced collector alike through the often difficult and confusing information on the subject.1 vol, 272 pgs 2012 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER LTD
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1-19130 Barnes, Major R. M. UNIFORMS & HISTORY OF THE SCOTTISH REGIMENTS Packed with color uniform plates, from 1625 to the 1950's, covers Scottish regiments from Britain,Canada, Australia, New Zealand & South Africa, b/w& color plates, index, several appendix.1 vol, 351 pgs 1960's LONDON, SEELEY SERVICE
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2-13150 Barnes, Major R. Money MILITARY UNIFORMS OF BRITAIN & THE EMPIRE Color and b/w illust detail from 1742 to 1970's.1 vol, 347 pgs 1960 LONDON, SEELEY SERVICE
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1-86800 Barthorp, Michael illust by Pierre Turner BRITISH INFANTRY UNIFORMS SINCE 1660 7.5x10 (32) color plates and numerous b/w illust.1 vol, 160 pgs 1982 DORSET UK, NEW ORCHARD
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1-CP6508 Baxter, I.M. & Volstad, Ronald HITLER YOUTH AND THE 12.SS PANZER DIVISION 8.5x11, (4) color pages, lots b/w photos.1 vol, 52 pgs 2004 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBS
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1-54630 Beaver, Michael D. CAMOUFLAGE UNIFORMS OF THE WAFFEN-SS 8.5x11, over 1000 b/w and color photos of PatternsZeltbahns, Smocks, Headgear, Summer/Winterclothing, Paratroop uniforms, M-44 Camouflage.1 vol, 293 pgs 2002 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-68671 Beaver, Michael D. UNIFORMS OF THE WAFFEN-SS:V1 9x12, 500+ b/w & color photos; Black Service, LAHGuard, Eart-Grey Service, 1936/39/40/41 ModelField Service Uniforms.1 vol, 272 pgs 2002 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-68672 Beaver, Michael D. UNIFORMS OF THE WAFFEN-SS:V2 9x12, 500+ b/w & color photos; 1942/43/44/45 ModelField Service Uniforms, Ski Uniforms, Overcoats,White Service Uniforms, Tropical Clothing.1 vol, 272 pgs 2002 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-68673 Beaver, Michael D. UNIFORMS OF THE WAFFEN-SS:V3 9x12, 500+ b/w & color photos; Sports & DrillUniforms, Black Panzer Uniforms, Camouflage, SD,SS Female Auxilaries.1 vol, 272 pgs 2002 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-84380 Bekesi, Laszlo STALIN'S WAR:Soviet Uniforms & Militaria 1941-45 A4, 230 color photos and 60 b/w photos of a wide range of uniforms, insignia, awards, weapons etc.1 vol, 144 pgs 2006 UK, THE CROWOOD PRESS
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1-59180 Bender, Roger James LUFTUWAFFE, THE:Air Organizations of the 3rd Reich Hundreds of b/w and color photos/illust,1 vol, 320 pgs 1977 SAN JOSE, R. JAMES BENDER
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1-59173 Bender, Roger James and Taylor, Hugh Page UNIFORMS, ORGANIZATION & HISTORY OF THE WAFFEN-SS - Vol 3 Volume 3, hundreds of b/w photos/illust, chapters in this book discuss seven Waffen-SS divisions (with subordinate and attached commands) Prinz Eugen, Florian Gayer, Hohenstaufen, Frundsberg, Nordland, Hitlerjugend, and Handschar.

Signed by Bender.1 vol, 256 pgs 1972 SAN JOSE, R. JAMES BENDER
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1-59172 Bender, Roger James and Taylor, Hugh Page UNIFORMS, ORGANIZATION & HISTORY OF THE WAFFEN-SS - Vol 2 Volume 2, hundreds of b/w photos/illust, Chapters include: SS headquarters and administrative units; SS Army Groups; SS Corps; Introductions to the first six Waffen SS divisions (with subordinate and attached commands) Leibstandarte, Das Reich, Totenkopf, Polizei, Wiking, and Nord. Includes commanders, TO&E, and brief histories. About a dozen color illustrations of flags and shoulder and collar insignia.

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1-63571 Boeri, Giancarlo and Crociani, Piero L'ESERCITO BORBONICO DAL 1789 AL 1815 12x9, (68) full-size color plates with either two+period illust or new drawings, other b/w and color illust/drawings in text, unit organizations and company facing colors for Naples/Sicily.1 vol, 470 pgs 2012 ITALY
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3-23260 Bowling, A. H. SCOTTISH REGIMENTS AND UNIFORMS, 1660-1914 8 color plates, many b/w illust.1 vol, 24 pgs 1970 LONDON, ALMARK PUBLISHING
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1-87020 Brayley, Martin & Ingram, Richard KHAKI DRILL & JUNGLE GREEN: BRITISH JUNGLE UNIFORM Details the evolution of the British Army jungleuniform during WWII, 300 color photos.1 vol, 144 pgs 2000 UK, The Crowood Press
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1-45310 Brayley, Martin and Ingram, Richard WORLD WAR II BRITISH WOMEN'S UNIFORMS:Color Photos Over 200 color photos of the uniforms & equipment from overcoats to underwear.1 vol, 96 pgs 1996 LONDON, WINDRO & GREENE
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1-226410 Bull, Stephen GERMAN ARMY UNIFORMS OF WORLD WAR IIA photographic guide to clothing, insignia and kit Fully illustrated book examines the German Army's wide range of uniforms, personal equipment, weapons, medals, and awards. Offers a comprehensive guide to the transformation that the German Army soldier underwent in the period from September 1939 to May 1945.

After World War I, the defeated and much-reduced German Army developed new clothing and personal equipment that drew upon the lessons learned in the trenches. In place of the wide variety of uniforms and insignia that had been worn by the Imperial German Army, a standardized approach was followed, culminating in the uniform items introduced in the 1930s as the Nazi Party came to shape every aspect of German national life.

The outbreak of war in 1939 prompted further adaptations and simplifications of uniforms and insignia, while the increasing use of camouflaged items and the accelerated pace of weapons development led to the appearance of new clothing and personal equipment.

Medals and awards increased in number as the war went on, with grades being added for existing awards and new decorations introduced to reflect battlefield feats. Specialists such as mountain troops, tank crews and combat engineers were issued distinctive uniform items and kit, while the ever-expanding variety of fronts on which the German Army fought -- from the North African desert to the Russian steppe -- prompted the rapid development of clothing and equipment for different climates and conditions. In addition, severe shortages of raw materials and the demands of clothing and equipping an army that numbered in the millions forced the simplification of many items and the increasing use of substitute materials in their manufacture.
1 vol, 256 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-60810 Bull, Stephen color plates by Richard Hook STORMTROOPER:Elite German Assault Soldiers WWI-II 8.5x12, (150) color and b/w photos/illust and (4) color plates by Richard Hook detail the history of these elite troops uniforms, insignia, weapons and more, from the publishers of MILITARY ILLUSTRATED1 vol, 144 pgs 1999 UK, MILITARY ILLUSTRATED
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1-BRIG001 Bunde, Peter 001 Prussia: 1st Foot Guard Regiment 1808-1813 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG006 Bunde, Peter 006 Warsaw/Poland: Guiden 1809 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG010 Bunde, Peter 010 France: Batallion Wallis 1806-1811 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG011 Bunde, Peter 011 Schwarzburg/Waldeck/Reuss: 6th Rhinebund-Regt 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG013 Bunde, Peter 013 Saxony: Infantry-Regiment Prince Friedrich Aug 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG014 Bunde, Peter 014 Saxony: Ulan-Regiment Prince Clemens 1813-1815 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG015 Bunde, Peter 015 Prussia: Silesian Sharpshooter-Battallion 1809 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG016 Bunde, Peter 016 Denmark: Horse Life-Regiment 1806-1815 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG017 Bunde, Peter 017 Denmark: Horse Regiment Seeland 1806-1815 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG018 Bunde, Peter 018 Denmark: Horse Regiment Schleswig 1806-1815 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG019 Bunde, Peter 019 Denmark: Horse Regiment Holstein 1806-1815 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG020 Bunde, Peter 020 Anhalt: Infantry-Battallion 1809-1813 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG021 Bunde, Peter 021 Lippe: Infantry-Battallion 1807-1812 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG022 Bunde, Peter 022 Denmark: Infantry-Regiments 1806-1815 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG023 Bunde, Peter 023 Denmark: Foot Life Guard 1806-1815 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG024 Bunde, Peter 024 Wurzburg: Infantry-Regiment 1806-1813 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG025 Bunde, Peter 025 Wurzburg: Regiment Chevau-legers 1806-1814 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG026 Bunde, Peter 026 Denmark: Life regiment of Light Dragoons 1806 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG027 Bunde, Peter 027 Denmark: Light Dragoon-Regiment Funen 1806 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG028 Bunde, Peter 028 Denmark: Light Dragoon-Regiment Jutland 1806 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG029 Bunde, Peter 029 Denmark: Dragoon-Regiment Prince Friedrich Fer 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG030 Bunde, Peter 030 Warsaw/Poland: Cuirassier-Regiment 1809-1813 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG031 Bunde, Peter 031 Wurttemberg: Dragoon-Regiment Kronprinz 1810+ 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG032 Bunde, Peter 032 Spain: Regiment Chevau-legers of the Guard 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG033 Bunde, Peter 033 Denmark: Queens Foot Life-Regiment 1807-1815 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG034 Bunde, Peter 034 Portugal: Infantry-Regiments 1806-1815 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG035 Bunde, Peter 035 Portugal: Infantry-Regiment No 6 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG036 Bunde, Peter 036 Prussia: Grenadier-Regiment Kaiser Alexander 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG037 Bunde, Peter 037 Prussia: Grenadier-Regiment Kaiser Franz 1814 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG038 Bunde, Peter 038 Saxony: Infantry-Regiment K?nig 1810-1813 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG039 Bunde, Peter 039 Oldenburg: Rhinebund- Contingent 1808-1811 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG040 Bunde, Peter 040 Prussia: East Prussian Jager-Battallion 1808+ 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG041 Bunde, Peter 041 Denmark: Infantry-Regiment Holstein 1807-1815 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG042 Bunde, Peter 042 Saxony: Infantry-Regiment v. Rechten 1810-1813 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG043 Bunde, Peter 043 Prussia: Guard-Sharpshooter-Battallion 1815 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG044 Bunde, Peter 044 Saxony: Ulan-Regiment Prince Clemens 1811-1813 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG045 Bunde, Peter 045 Saxony: Chevauleger-Regiment Prince Johann 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG046 Bunde, Peter 046 Hesse-Darmstadt: Regiment Grossund Erbprinz 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG047 Bunde, Peter 047 Warsaw/Poland: 5th Chasseurs a Cheval 1809+ 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG048 Bunde, Peter 048 Saxony: Chevauleger-Regiment Prince Albrecht 1 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG049 Bunde, Peter 049 Saxony: Chevauleger-Regiment vac. Polenz 1810+ 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG050 Bunde, Peter 050 Prussia: Regiment Garde du Corps 1808-1813 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG051 Bunde, Peter 051 Prussia: Regiment Garde du Corps 1815 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG052 Bunde, Peter 052 France: Regiment de Westphalie 1806-1809 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG053 Bunde, Peter 053 Prussia: Dragoon-Regiment No 1 King of Bavaria 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG054 Bunde, Peter 054 Prussia: Dragoon-Regiment No 3 v. Irwing 1806 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG055 Bunde, Peter 055 Prussia: Guard-Volontary-Cossacks 1813-1814 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG056 Bunde, Peter 056 Hesse-Darmstadt: Leib-Garde-Brigade 1807-1809 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG057 Bunde, Peter 057 Hesse-Dramstadt: Regiment Leib-Garde 1809-1813 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG058 Bunde, Peter 058 Prussia: Silesian Cuirassier-Regiment 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG059 Bunde, Peter 059 Prussia: East Prussian Cuirassier-Regiment 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG060 Bunde, Peter 060 Prussia: Brandenbourg Cuirassier-Regiment 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG061 Bunde, Peter 061 Saxe Gotha Altenburg/Meiningen: Infantry 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG062 Bunde, Peter 062 Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld: Infantry 1807-1813 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG063 Bunde, Peter 063 Saxe-Weimar: Infantry 1807-1813 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG064 Bunde, Peter 064 Batavian Republic: Guard-Dragoons 1805 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG065 Bunde, Peter 065 Hesse-Darmstadt: Leib-Brigade 1807-1809 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG066 Bunde, Peter 066 Hesse-Darmstadt: Leib-Regiment 1809-1813 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG067 Bunde, Peter 067 Hesse-Darmstadt: Leib-Regiment 1814 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG068 Bunde, Peter 068 Prussia: Magdeburg Cuirassier-Regiment Nr. 4 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG069 Bunde, Peter 069 Prussia: Dragoon-Regiment Nr. 5 K?nigin 1806 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG070 Bunde, Peter 070 Prussia: Dragoon-Regiment Nr. 1 Queen 1808+ 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG071 Bunde, Peter 071 Prussia: 1. Westprussian Dragoon-Regiment 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG072 Bunde, Peter 072 Prussia: Lituanian Dragoon-Regiment Nr. 3 1808 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG073 Bunde, Peter 073 Hesse-Darmstadt: Brigade Grossund Erbprinz 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG074 Bunde, Peter 074 France/Neuchatel: Garde d'Honneur 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG075 Bunde, Peter 075 Portugal: Cavalry-Regiment Nr. 4 Mecklenburg 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG076 Bunde, Peter 076 France: Infantry-Regiment Joseph Napoleon 1809 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG077 Bunde, Peter 077 Prussia: 2. West prussian Dragoon-Regiment 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG078 Bunde, Peter 078 Prussia: Brandenburg Dragoon-Regiment Nr. 5 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG079 Bunde, Peter 079 Prussia: Neumark Dragoon-Regiment Nr. 6 1808+ 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG080 Bunde, Peter 080 Bavaria: 1. Line-Infantry-Regiment Konig 1808+ 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG081 Bunde, Peter 081 Bavaria: 2. Line-Infantry-Regiment Kronprinz 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG082 Bunde, Peter 082 Bavaria: 3. Line-Infantry-Regiment Prinz Carl 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG083 Bunde, Peter 083 Bavaria: 5. Line-Infantry-Regiment Preysing 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG084 Bunde, Peter 084 Italy: Dragoon-Regiment Regina 1808-1813 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG085 Bunde, Peter 085 Prussia: Pommern National-Cavalry-Regiment 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG086 Bunde, Peter 086 Netherlands: Light Dragoon-Regiment Nr. 5 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG087 Bunde, Peter 087 Portugal: Cavalry-Regimenter 1806-1814 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG088 Bunde, Peter 088 Portugal: Cavalry-Regiment Nr. 1 Alcantara 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG089 Bunde, Peter 089 Prussia: Rhineland Dragoon-Regiment Nr. 7 1815 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG090 Bunde, Peter 090 Prussia: Magdeburg Dragoon-Regiment Nr. 8 1815 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG091 Bunde, Peter 091 Italy: Dragoons of the Royal Guard 1808-1813 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG092 Bunde, Peter 092 Italy: Elite-Gendarmerie of the Royal Guard 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG093 Bunde, Peter 093 Hamburg: Company of Dragoons 1809-1811 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG094 Bunde, Peter 094 Bavaria: 10. Line-Infantry-Regiment Prince Car 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG095 Bunde, Peter 095 Bavaria: Tyrolian Jaeger Battalion 1807-1808 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG096 Bunde, Peter 096 Mecklenbourg-Strelitz: Hussar-Regiment 1813+ 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG097 Bunde, Peter 097 Bavaria: 11. Line-Infantry-Regiment Kinkel 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG098 Bunde, Peter 098 Bavaria: 11. Line-Infantry-Regiment Kinkel 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG099 Bunde, Peter 099 Russia: Moskau Dragoon-Regiment 1809-1813 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG100 Bunde, Peter 100 Saxony: Leib-Grenadier-Guard 1810-13 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG101 Bunde, Peter 101 Prussia: Dragoon-Regiment No.2 v.Prittwitz 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG102 Bunde, Peter 102 Bavaria: National Field-Battailons/Voluntary 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG103 Bunde, Peter 103 Prussia: Hussar-Regiment No.4 (1. Silesian) 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG104 Bunde, Peter 104 Bavaria: National-Chevauleger-Regiment 1813 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG105 Bunde, Peter 105 Russia: Dragoon-Regiment Smolensk 1809-13 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG106 Bunde, Peter 106 Prussia: Dragoon-Regiment No. 4 v.Katte 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG107 Bunde, Peter 107 Spain: Cazadores/Dragones de Villaviciosa 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG108 Bunde, Peter 108 Holland: 2. Cuirassier-Regiment 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG109 Bunde, Peter 109 Wurttemberg: Jaeger-Bataillon Koenig No.1 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG110 Bunde, Peter 110 Wurttemberg: Jaeger-Bataillon No.2 (Chaseurs) 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG111 Bunde, Peter 111 Spain: Numancia Dragoon-Regiment 1805-14 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG112 Bunde, Peter 112 Nassau: Chasseurs a Cheval 1804-13 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG113 Bunde, Peter 113 Prussia: Leib-Hussar-Regiment No. 1 1808-15 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG114 Bunde, Peter 114 Wurttemberg: 1. Light Infantry-Battalion 1805 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG115 Bunde, Peter 115 Spain: Light Infantry-Battalion 1st Voluntario 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG116 Bunde, Peter 116 Bavaria: Uhlan-Regiment 1813-15 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG117 Bunde, Peter 117 Wurttemberg: The Line-Infantry-Regiments 1807 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG118 Bunde, Peter 118 Saxony: Band of the Voluntary Saxons 1813-15 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG119 Bunde, Peter 119 Saxony: Band of the Voluntary Saxons 1813-15 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG120 Bunde, Peter 120 Saxony: Band of the Voluntary Saxons 1813-15 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG121 Bunde, Peter 121 Wurttemberg: Foot Guards 1806-1814 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG122 Bunde, Peter 122 Prussia: Guard-Landwehr-Batallions 1815 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG123 Bunde, Peter 123 Bavaria: Grendier-Guard-Regiment 1814 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG124 Bunde, Peter 124 Prussia: 1. Westprussian Uhlan-Regiment 1813 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG125 Bunde, Peter 125 Brunswick : Free Corps of Duke Friedrich Wilhe 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG126 Bunde, Peter 126 Great Britain: Brunswicks in British service 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG127 Bunde, Peter 127 Italy: 1. Line-Infantry-Regiment 1812 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG128 Bunde, Peter 128 Saxony: Cuirassier-Regiment Zastrow 1810-1813 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG129 Bunde, Peter 129 Prussia: Life-Uhlan-Squadron 1809 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG130 Bunde, Peter 130 Prussia: Guard-Uhlan-Squadron 1810-1813 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG131 Bunde, Peter 131 Netherlands: Light Dragoon Regiment No. 4 1815 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG132 Bunde, Peter 132 France: Regiment De La Tour D'Auvergne 1805+ 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG133 Bunde, Peter 133 Kingdom Of Saxony: Life Cuirassier Guard Regt 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG134 Bunde, Peter 134 Grand Duchy Of Hesse-Darmstadt: Provisional Li 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG135 Bunde, Peter 135 Prussia: Brandenburg Hussar Regiment No. 3 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG136 Bunde, Peter 136 Kingdom Of Italy: City Of Milan Guard 1812+ 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG137 Bunde, Peter 137 Netherlands: De Croy Hussar Regiment 1814 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG138 Bunde, Peter 138 Prussia: 1st East Prussian Infantry Regiment 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG139 Bunde, Peter 139 Baden: Rifle Battalion Lingg 1806-1810 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG140 Bunde, Peter 140 Baden: Light Infantry Battalion Lingg 1810+ 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG141 Bunde, Peter 141 Saxony: Garde Du Corps Regiment 1810-1813 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG142 Bunde, Peter 142 Prussia: 1st Pommeranian Infantry Regiment 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG143 Bunde, Peter 143 Baden: Light Dragoon Regiment 1807-1808 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG144 Bunde, Peter 144 Prussia: 2nd East Prussian Infantry Regiment 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG145 Bunde, Peter 145 Prussia: 4th East Prussian Infantry Regiment 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG146 Bunde, Peter 146 Prussia: 1st Reserve Infantry Regiment 1813-18 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG147 Bunde, Peter 147 Prussia: 2nd Reserve Infantry Regiment 1813-18 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG148 Bunde, Peter 148 Netherlands: 2nd Carabinier Regiment 1815 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG149 Bunde, Peter 149 Russia: Arsamas Mounted Jager Regiment 1812-18 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG150 Bunde, Peter 150 Russia: Preobrashenski Guard Regiment 1812+ 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG151 Bunde, Peter 151 Prussia: West Prussian Inf Regt #6 1810-1815 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG152 Bunde, Peter 152 Prussia: West Prussian Inf Regt #7 1810-1815 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG153 Bunde, Peter 153 Bayern: 3rd Chevauleger Rgt KRONPRINZ 1812 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG154 Bunde, Peter 154 Bayern: 4th Chevauleger Rgt KRON 1812 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG155 Bunde, Peter 155 Prussia: 3rd Reserve Inf Regt 1813-15 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG156 Bunde, Peter 156 Prussia: 4th Reserve Inf Regt 1813-15 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG157 Bunde, Peter 157 Russia:Kaiser-Reich Jager Rgt Zupferd 1812-14 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG158 Bunde, Peter 158 Spain:Infantry Reigments 1809-1813 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG159 Bunde, Peter 159 Russia:Kaiser-Reich Gd Rgt Semjonouski 1812-15 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG160 Bunde, Peter 160 Baden: Light Dragoon Regiment 1809 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG161 Bunde, Peter 161 Russia: Pawlowski Guard Regiment 1810-12 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG162 Bunde, Peter 162 Russia: Pawlowski Guard Regiment 1813-15 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG163 Bunde, Peter 163 Prussia:Pommeranian Hussar Regt #5, 1810-1814 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG164 Bunde, Peter 164 Prussia:Silesian Hussar Regiment #6, 1810-1814 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG165 Bunde, Peter 165 Saxony: Jager Korps 1809-1815 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG166 Bunde, Peter 166 Prussia: 28th Infantry Regiment 1815 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG167 Bunde, Peter 167 Swiss:City of Basel Regtiment 1804-1811 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG168 Bunde, Peter 168 Nassau: Infantry Battalions 1806-1808 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG169 Bunde, Peter 169 Nassau: 1st & 2nd Infantry Regiments 1809 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG170 Bunde, Peter 170 Prussia: 5th Reserve/17th Inf. Rgts. 1813-15 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG171 Bunde, Peter 171 Mecklenburg-Schwerin Inf Battalion 1808 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG172 Bunde, Peter 172 Russia: Ismailowski Guard Regiment 1812-15 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG173 Bunde, Peter 173 Nassau: 1st & 2nd Infantry Regiments 1810-13 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG174 Bunde, Peter 174 Mecklenburg-Schwerin Inf Regiment 1809-1815 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG175 Bunde, Peter 175 Brunswick: 1st Line Battalion 1814-1815 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG176 Bunde, Peter 176 Brunswick: 2nd Line Battalion 1814-1815 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG177 Bunde, Peter 177 Batavian Repubic: 1.Dragoner Regiment 1805-06 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG178 Bunde, Peter 178 Russia: Guard Regiment Lieb-Grenadier 1809-12 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG179 Bunde, Peter 179 Russia: Guard Regiment Lieb-Grenadier 1812-15 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG180 Bunde, Peter 180 Brunswick: 3rd Line Battalion 1814-1815 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG181 Bunde, Peter 181 Prussia:Silesian Inf Regiment #10, 1812-1815 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG182 Bunde, Peter 182 Prussia: 6th Reserve & 18th Inf Regt 1813-15 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG183 Bunde, Peter 183 Netherlands(Belgian) Inf Battalions 1815 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG184 Bunde, Peter 184 Prussia: 7th Reserve & 19th Inf Regt 1813-15 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG185 Bunde, Peter 185 Netherlands(Holland) Inf Battalions 1814-15 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG186 Bunde, Peter 186 Lippe:Fusilier Battalion 1809-1813 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG187 Bunde, Peter 187 Saxony: Train Battallion 1810-1815 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG188 Bunde, Peter 188 Saxony: Foot Artillery & Engineers 1810-1813 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG189 Bunde, Peter 189 Saxony: Horse Artillery 1810-1813 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG190 Bunde, Peter 190 Netherlands(Militia) Inf Battalions 1815 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG191 Bunde, Peter 191 Bavaria: Train Battalion 1806-1815 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG192 Bunde, Peter 192 Netherlands 1st Regiment de Carabiner 1815 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG193 Bunde, Peter 193 Bavaria: 2nd Light Inf Battalion 1809-1813 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG194 Bunde, Peter 194 Netherlands: 6th Hussars 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG195 Bunde, Peter 195 Naples:1st Infantry Regiment 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG196 Bunde, Peter 196 Russia: Litowsku Regiment 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG197 Bunde, Peter 197 France: 8th Cavalry Regiment 1800-1802 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG198 Bunde, Peter 198 Prussia: 8th Reserve & 20th Inf Regt 1813-15 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG199 Bunde, Peter 199 Netherlands: 3rd Carabinier Regiment 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG200 Bunde, Peter 200 Prussia: Guard Horse Artillery 1810-1815 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG201 Bunde, Peter 201 G.Dutchy of Warsaw: Hussar Rgmt #10 1809-1813 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG202 Bunde, Peter 202 G.Dutchy of Warsaw: Hussar Rgmt #13 1809-1813 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG203 Bunde, Peter 203 Prussia: 9th Reserve & 21st Inf Regts 1813-15 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG204 Bunde, Peter 204 Hanover: Light Battalion Luneburg 1913-1815 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG205 Bunde, Peter 205 Naples:1st and 2nd Light Infantry Regiments 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG206 Bunde, Peter 206 Brunswick: Life & Avant-Garde Battalions 1815 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG207 Bunde, Peter 207 Bavaria: 2nd Chevauleger Regiment Taxis 1812 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG208 Bunde, Peter 208 France: 1st & 2nd Carabinier Regiment 1804-10 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG209 Bunde, Peter 209 Prussia: 10th Reserve & 22nd Inf Regts 1813-15 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG210 Bunde, Peter 210 Prussia: 11/12 Reserve 23/24 Inf Regts 1813-15 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG211 Bunde, Peter 211 Russia: Hussar Regiments 1812-14 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG212 Bunde, Peter 212 Baden:Dragoon Regiment von Freystedt 1810-1815 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG213 Bunde, Peter 213 Baden:Dragoon Regiment von Geusau 1813-1815 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG214 Bunde, Peter 214 France:Corsican Tirailleur Battalion 1804-1811 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG215 Bunde, Peter 215 Saxony:Hussar Regiment 1810-1813 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG216 Bunde, Peter 216 Austria:The German Cavalry Regiments 1809-1815 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG217 Bunde, Peter 217 Austria:Cuirassier Regiment No 8 1809-1815 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG218 Bunde, Peter 218 Italy:Velites of the Royal Guard 1805-1814 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG219 Bunde, Peter 219 Brunswick:Hussar Regt & Uhlan Squad 1814-1815 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG220 Bunde, Peter 220 Austria:Chevauxlegers Regiment No 1 1809-1815 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG221 Bunde, Peter 221 Austria:Cuirassier Regiment No 4 1809-1815 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG222 Bunde, Peter 222 Naples:3rd Line Infantry Regiment 1809-1811 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG223 Bunde, Peter 223 Russia:Guard Chasseur Regt Jergerski 1812-1815 10-15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG224 Bunde, Peter 224 Saxony:National Guard of Dresden Citizens 18 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG225 Bunde, Peter 225 Saxony:Gensdarmerie of Dresden Citizens 15 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG226 Bunde, Peter 226 Bruswick:1st Light Battalion 1814-1815 18 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG227 Bunde, Peter 227 Bruswick:2nd & 3rd Light Battalion 1814-1815 24 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG228 Bunde, Peter 228 Netherlands:The Swiss Regiments 1815 22 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG229 Bunde, Peter 229 Russia:Guard Chasseur Regt Finlandski 1812-15 20 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG230 Bunde, Peter 230 Naples:4th Line Regt Reale Sannita 1809-11 19 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG231 Bunde, Peter 231 Prussia:Kolberg Inf Regt #10(1808-13)/#9(1813 24 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG232 Bunde, Peter 232 Grand Dutchy of Wurzburg Infantry Regiment 1812-1814 24 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG233 Bunde, Peter 233 Naples:5th Line Regt Reali Calabesi 1809-11 19 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG234 Bunde, Peter 234 Kingdom of Saxony Landwehr 1813-1815 19 figs, flags or Standards, facings etc1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG235 Bunde, Peter 235 Principality of Waldeck - Infantry 1807-1815 26 figs, flags or standards, facings etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG236 Bunde, Peter 236 Bavarian Land Hussaren Regiment Uniform plate with 26 figs, flags or standards, facings etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG237 Bunde, Peter 237 Kingdom of Spain - Infantry Regiment Zamora 1805-1815 Uniform plate with 20+ figs, flags or standards, facings etc. Covers both the 'white' uniforms and the 1813-1815 uniforms.1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG238 Bunde, Peter 238 Bavarian 6th Light Infantry Regiment: 1809-1815 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG239 Bunde, Peter 239 Kingdom of Spain: Infantry-Regiments 1802-1805 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG240 Bunde, Peter 240 Kingdom of Spain: Infantry-Regiment Princesa 1808-1815 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG241 Bunde, Peter 241 Kingdom of Bavaria: 1st Hussar-Regiment 1815-1818 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG242 Bunde, Peter 242 Kingdom of Bavaria: 2nd Hussar-Regiment 1815-1818 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG243 Bunde, Peter 243 Duchy of Brunswick: Reserve-Battalions 1814-1815 / Ersatz (Supplement)-Battalion 1815 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG244 Bunde, Peter PLATE 244: DUCHY OF OLDENBURG: Infantry-Regiment 1813-1816 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG245 Bunde, Peter PLATE 245: Kingdom of Prussia: 2nd Silesian Infantry Regiment No.11 1812-1815 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG246 Bunde, Peter PLATE 246: Kingdom of Bavaria: Artillery-Regiment: Foot Companies 1805-1813 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG247 Bunde, Peter PLATE 247: Kingdom of Bavaria: Artillery-Regiment: Light Batteries 1806-1813 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG248 Bunde, Peter 248: KINGDOM OF PRUSSIA: Leib Infantry Regiment No.9/No.8 1810-15 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG249 Bunde, Peter 249: KINGDOM OF PRUSSIA: Brandenburg Infantry-Regiment No.12 1813-1815 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG250 Bunde, Peter 250 KINGDOM OF BAVARiA: Generals, General Staff, Engineer Corps, Field Jager 1806-1815 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG251 Bunde, Peter 251 FRENCH EMPIRE: La Legion Hanovrienne-Regiment des Chevaulegers 1803-1811 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG252 Bunde, Peter 252 FRENCH EMPIRE: French Empire: Bataillon des Tirailleurs du Po 1803-1815 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG253 Bunde, Peter 253 Kingdom of Prussia: Westfalian Landwehr Cavalry Regiment 1813-1815 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG254 Bunde, Peter 254 KINGDOM OF WURTTEMBERG: Line-Infantry-Regiment No.6 Kronprinz 1808-1812 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG255 Bunde, Peter 255 KINGDOM OF PRUSSIA: : Elbe Landwehr Cavalry Regiment 1814-1815 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG256 Bunde, Peter 256 KINGDOM OF PRUSSIA: 4th Uhlan Regiment 1815 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG257 Bunde, Peter 257 KINGDOM OF SPAIN: Infantry Regiment Napoles 1802-1808 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG258 Bunde, Peter 258 KINGDOM OF DENMARK: Foot Artillery 1806-15 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG259 Bunde, Peter 259 KINGDOM OF DENMARK: Mounted Artillery 1806-15 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG260 Bunde, Peter 260 KINGDOM OF HOLLAND: 7th Infantry Regiment 1806-1810 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG261 Bunde, Peter 261 KINGDOM OF WURTTEMBERG: 5th Line Infantry Regiment Prinz Friedrich 1808-1812 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG262 Bunde, Peter 262: KINGDOM OF ITALY: Royal Battalion of Istria 1806-1809 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG263 Bunde, Peter 263: KINGDOM OF ITALY: 1st and 2nd Dalmatian battalion / Dalmatian Legion 1806-1808 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG264 Bunde, Peter 264: KINGDOM OF ITALY: Dalmatian Royal Regiment 1808-14 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG265 Bunde, Peter 265 KINGDOM OF SARDINIA: Sardegna Infantry Regiment 1806-1814 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG266 Bunde, Peter 266 EMPIRE OF AUSTRIA: National Cavalry Regiments 1809-1815 (Overview) Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG267 Bunde, Peter 267 Kingdom of Prussia: Foot Artillery 1808-1815 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG268 Bunde, Peter 268 Kingdom of Prussia: Horse Artillery 1808-1815 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG269 Bunde, Peter 269: Schwarzburg principalities: Infantry 1807-1813 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG270 Bunde, Peter 270: Empire of Austria: Lancers No.1 Count Merveldt 1809-1815 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG271 Bunde, Peter 271: Kingdom of Holland 9 Infantry Regiment 1806-1809 / 5 Infantry Regiment 1809-1810 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG272 Bunde, Peter 272: EMPIRE OF FRANCE: Regiment de Prusse 1806-1809 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG273 Bunde, Peter 273: EMPIRE OF FRANCE: Regiment de Prusse 1810 / 4e Regiment etranger 1811-1813 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG274 Bunde, Peter 274: KINGDOM OF NAPLES: 6 Line Infantry Regiment Real Napoli 1810-1811 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG275 Bunde, Peter 275: Empire of Austria: Lancers No.2 Prince Schwarzenberg 1809-1815 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG276 Bunde, Peter 276: RUSSIAN EMPIRE: Cuirassier-Regiment Nowgorod 1812 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG277 Bunde, Peter 277: KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS: Indian Brigade 1815 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. The Indian Brigade refers to the battalions sent to the West Indies (Caribbean) and the East Indies. 1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG278 Bunde, Peter 278: RUSSIAN EMPIRE: Cuirassier-Regiment Gluchow 1808 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG279 Bunde, Peter 279: KINGDOM OF SARDINIA: German Infantry-Regiment Reale Alemanno 1786-1800 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG280 Bunde, Peter 280: KINGDOM OF PRUSSIA: Elbe-National-Hussar-Regiment 1813-1815 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG281 Bunde, Peter 281: KINGDOM OF PRUSSIA: 10th Hussar-Regiment 1815 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG282 Bunde, Peter 282: Electorate of Hesse-Cassel: Infantry-Regiment Kurfurst 1814-1815 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG283 Bunde, Peter 283 ELECTORATE OF HESSE-CASSEL: Infantry-Regiment Kurprinz 1814-1815 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG284 Bunde, Peter 284 AUSTRIAN EMPIRE: Uhlan-Regiment No.3 Erzherzog Carl Ludwig 1809-1815 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG285 Bunde, Peter 285: KINGDOM OF SPAIN: Infantry-Regiment Borbon 1805-1815 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2014 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG286 Bunde, Peter 286: KINGDOM OF PRUSSIA: Foreign Jager-Battalion von Reiche 1813-1815 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2014 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG287 Bunde, Peter 287: KINGDOM OF PRUSSIA: 1st Thuringian Battalion 1813 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2014 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG288 Bunde, Peter 288: ITALIAN REPUBLIC: Italian Legion 1803-1805 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2014 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG289 Bunde, Peter 289: KINGDOM OF SARDINIA: Swiss Infantry Regiment DeCourten / Strictly / Belmont from 1792 to 1798 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2014 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG290 Bunde, Peter 290: KINGDOM OF PRUSSIA: Cuirassier-Regiment No.1 Graf Henckel 1806 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2014 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG291 Bunde, Peter 291: KINGDOM OF PRUSSIA: Cuirassier-Regiment No.2 von Beeren 1806 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2014 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG292 Bunde, Peter 292: KINGDOM OF HOLLAND: 8th Infantry-Regiment 1807-1810 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2014 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG293 Bunde, Peter 293: Kingdom of Saxony: Generals and Staff 1810-1813 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2014 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG294 Bunde, Peter 294: Kingdom of Wurttemberg: Fusilier-Regiment v.Neubronn 1806 / Infantry-Regiment No.7 1811 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2014 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG295 Bunde, Peter 295: Kingdom of Wurttemberg: Infantry-Regiment v.Scharffenstein 1809 / Infantry-Regiment No.8 1811 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2014 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG296 Bunde, Peter 296: BATAVIAN REPUBLIC: 1st - 4th Jager-Battalion 1795-1802 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2014 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG297 Bunde, Peter 297: BATAVIAN REPUBLIC: 1st - 4th Jager-Battalion 1802-1806 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2014 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG298 Bunde, Peter 298: KINGDOM OF PRUSSIA: Cuirassier-Regiment No.3 Lieb-Kurassiere 1806 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2014 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG299 Bunde, Peter 299: FRENCH EMPIRE: 2nd Swiss Regiment 1806-1813 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2015 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG300 Bunde, Peter 300: FRENCH EMPIRE: 2nd Swiss Regiment 1813-1815 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2015 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG301 Bunde, Peter 301: KINGDOM OF WURTTEMBERG: 4th Line-Infantry-Regiment 1808-1812 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2015 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG302 Bunde, Peter 302: KINGDOM OF SPAIN: Infantry-Regiment Guadalajara 1806-1815 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2015 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG303 Bunde, Peter 303: AUSTRIAN EMPIRE: Uhlan-Regiment No.4 Kaiser Franz 1813-1815 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2015 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG304 Bunde, Peter 304: RUSSIAN EMPIRE: Cuirassier-Regiment Astrachan 1812 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2015 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG305 Bunde, Peter 305: France: 25th Cavalry Regiment 1793-1802 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2015 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG306 Bunde, Peter 306: Kingdom of Naples: Lancers of the Royal Guard 1815 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2015 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG307 Bunde, Peter 307: Russian Empire: Cuirassier Regiment Little Russia 1812-1814 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2015 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG308 Bunde, Peter 308: Batavian Republic: 1st and 2nd Regiment Waldeck 1795-1806 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2015 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG309 Bunde, Peter 309: Kingdom of Prussia: Pomeranian Landwehr Cavalry Regiments 1813-1815 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2015 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG310 Bunde, Peter 310: KINGDOM OF SARDINIA: Guard Regiment 1814-1815 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2015 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG311 Bunde, Peter 311: FRENCH EMPIRE: Swiss Regiment 1806-1812 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2015 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG312 Bunde, Peter 312: FRENCH EMPIRE: 4th Swiss Regiment 1813-1815 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2015 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG313 Bunde, Peter 313: HANSEATIC CITY of Bremen/Hanseatic Legion: Bremen Volunteers 1813-1815 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2015 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG314 Bunde, Peter 314: KINGDOM OF PRUSSIA: Guard Hussar Squadron 1813-1815 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2015 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG315 Bunde, Peter 315: KINGDOM OF PRUSSIA: Guard Hussar Regiment 1815 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG316 Bunde, Peter 316: KINGDOM OF PRUSSIA: Silesian National Cavalry Regiment 1813-1815 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG317 Bunde, Peter 317: ITALIAN REPUBLIK: Line Infantry 1802-1805 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG318 Bunde, Peter 318: Kingdom of Wurttemberg: 3rd Line-Infantry-Regiment von Phull 1809-1812 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG319 Bunde, Peter 319: Kingdom of Wurttemberg: Infantry-Regiment No.6 Kronprinz 1813-1815 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG320 Bunde, Peter 320: KINGDOM OF PRUSSIA: Hussar Regiments 1806 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG321 Bunde, Peter 321: KINGDOM OF WESTPHALIA: Infantry Regiment No. 6 1809-1812 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG322 Bunde, Peter 322: KINGDOM OF NAPLES: 1st Infantry Regiment del Re 1811-1815 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG323 Bunde, Peter 323: KINGDOM OF NAPLES: 8th Infantry Regiment del Re 1811-1815 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG324 Bunde, Peter 324: GRAND DUCHY OF BADEN: Infantry Regiment von Stockhorn No.1 - 1813 - 1815 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG325 Bunde, Peter 325: KINGDOM OF WURTTEMBERG: Infantry Regiment No.1 Prinz Paul 1809-1812 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG326 Bunde, Peter 326: ELECTORATE OF HESSE-CASSEL: Lieb Dragoon Regiment 1813-1815 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2017 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG327 Bunde, Peter 327: GRAND-DUCHY OF WURZBURG: Artillery 1806-1814 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2017 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG328 Bunde, Peter 328: KINGDOM OF HOLLAND: 2nd Hussar Regiment 1806-1810 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2017 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG329 Bunde, Peter 329 KINGDOM OF PRUSSIA: Infantry Regiment No.1 Graf Kunheim 1806 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2017 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG330 Bunde, Peter 330: KINGDOM OF PRUSSIA: Infantry Regiment No.2 Ruchel 1806 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2017 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG331 Bunde, Peter 331: KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS: Foot Artillery and Train 1815 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2017 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG332 Bunde, Peter 332: KINGDOM OF PRUSSIA: Elb Infantry Regiment 1813 / 26th Infantry Regiment 1815 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 2017 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG333 Bunde, Peter 333: KINGDOM OF SARDINIA: Regiment Alessandria 1814-1815 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2017 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG334 Bunde, Peter 334: KINGDOM OF WURTTEMBERG: 2nd Line Infantry Regiment Herzog Wilhelm 1808-1812 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2017 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG335 Bunde, Peter 335: Kingdom of Prussia: Infantry Regiment No.3 Renouard 1806 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2017 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG336 Bunde, Peter 336: GRAND DUCHY OF BADEN: Infantry Regiment No. 2 Erbgrossherzog 1810-1812 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2017 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG337 Bunde, Peter 337: GRAND DUCHY OF BADEN: Lieb Infantry Regiment No. 1 Grossherzog 1810-1812 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2017 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG338 Bunde, Peter 338: KINGDOM OF WESTPHALIA: Light Infantry Battalions 1811-1813 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2017 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG350 Bunde, Peter 350: ELECTORATE/KINGDOM OF SAXONY: Hussar Regiment 1791-1810 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2018 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG351 Bunde, Peter 351: Berg: Husaren-Regiment 1814 / Konigreich Preussen: 11. Husaren-Regiment 1815 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2018 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG356 Bunde, Peter 356: KINGDOM OF PRUSSIA: Infantry Regiment No.5 Kleist 1806 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2019 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
NEW-plate ......$14.00 rct

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1-BRIG357 Bunde, Peter 357: KINGDOM OF WESTPHALIA: Infantry Regiment No.4 1808-1812 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2019 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG358 Bunde, Peter 358: KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS: Regiment Oranien-Nassau 1814-1815 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2019 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG359 Bunde, Peter 359: DUCHY OF WARSAW: Uhlan Regiment No. 2 1808-10 Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2019 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG360 Bunde, Peter 360: DUCHY OF WARSAW: Uhlan Regiment No. 2 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 2019 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG361 Bunde, Peter 361: KINGDOM OF PRUSSIA: Infantry Regiment No.7 Owstien 1806 Another in the terrific series. Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2019 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG362 Bunde, Peter 362: HERZOGTUM WARSCHAU UHLAN REGIMENT No.3 - 1808-1810 Another in the terrific series. Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2019 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG363 Bunde, Peter 363: AUSTRIAN EMPIRE: Hussar Regiment No.1 Emperor Franz 1809-1815 Another in the terrific series. Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2020 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG364 Bunde, Peter 364: GRAND DUCHY OF BADEN: Infantry Regiment von Neuenstein No.4 1814-1815 Another in the terrific series. Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2020 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG365 Bunde, Peter 365: GRAND DUCHY OF BADEN: Infantry Regiment Grossherzog No.3 1813-1815 Another in the terrific series. Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2020 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG366 Bunde, Peter 366: AUSTRIAN EMPIRE: Hussar Regiment No.2 Erzherzog Josef Anton 1809-1815 Another in the terrific series. Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2020 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG367 Bunde, Peter 367: EMPIRE OF AUSTRIA: Hussar Regiment No. 9 Baron Frimont 1809-1815 Another in the terrific series. Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2020 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
NEW-plate ......$14.00 rct

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1-BRIG368 Bunde, Peter 368: Kingdom of Wurttemberg: Mounted Jaeger Regiment K?nig 1806-1810 Another in the terrific series. Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2020 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
NEW-plate ......$14.00 rct

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1-BRIG369 Bunde, Peter 369: Kingdom of Prussia: Infantry Regiment No.8 1806 Another in the terrific series. Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2020 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
NEW-plate ......$14.00 rct

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1-BRIG370 Bunde, Peter 370: Cisalpine Republic/Italian Republic: Regiment of mounted Rifles 1800-1805 Another in the terrific series. Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2020 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
NEW-plate ......$14.00 rct

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1-BRIG371 Bunde, Peter 371: Kingdom of Italy: 1st Regiment of Mounted Rifles Real Italiano 1808-1811 Another in the terrific series. Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2020 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
NEW-plate ......$14.00 rct

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1-BRIG372 Bunde, Peter 372: Austrian Empire: Cuirassier Regiment Lothringen (Lorraine) 1809-1815 Another in the terrific series. Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2020 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
NEW-plate ......$14.00 rct

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1-BRIG373 Bunde, Peter 373: French Empire: Lancier Gendarmes 1811-1814 Another in the terrific series. Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2020 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
NEW-plate ......$14.00 rct

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1-BRIG374 Bunde, Peter 374: Austrian Empire: Hussar Regiment No.11 Szekler Border Hussars 1809-1815 Another in the terrific series. Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2020 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
NEW-plate ......$14.00 rct

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1-BRIG375 Bunde, Peter 375: KINGDOM OF WESTPHALIA: 1st Cuirassier Regiment 1808-1812 Another in the terrific series. Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2021 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
NEW-plate ......$14.00 rct

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1-BRIG376 Bunde, Peter 376: RUSSIAN EMPIRE: Horse Artillery 1811-1815 Another in the terrific series. Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2021 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
NEW-plate ......$14.00 rct

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1-BRIG377 Bunde, Peter 377: Imperial Russia: Mounted Life Guard Artillery Another in the terrific series. Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2021 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
NEW-plate, available early April 2021 ......$14.00 rct

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1-BRIG378 Bunde, Peter 378: Austrian Empire: Hussar Regiment No.4 Erbprinz von Hesse-Homburg 1809-1815 Another in the terrific series. Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2021 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
NEW-plate, available early April 2021 ......$14.00 rct

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1-BRIG379 Bunde, Peter 379: Kingdom of Portugal: Artillery Regiments 1808-1815 Another in the terrific series. Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2021 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
NEW-plate, available early April 2021 ......$14.00 rct

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1-BRIG380 Bunde, Peter 380: Kingdom of Westphalia: Infantry Regiment No.7 1809-1812 Another in the terrific series. Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2021 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
NEW-plate, available late May 2021 ......$14.00 rct

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1-BRIG381 Bunde, Peter 381: GRAND DUCHY OF HESSE-DARMSTADT: PRINCE EMIL REGIMENT 1814-1815 Another in the terrific series. Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2021 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
NEW-uniform plate, available late June 2021 ......$14.00 rct

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1-BRIG382 Bunde, Peter 382: AUSTRIAN EMPIRE: HUSSAR REGIMENT NO.7 PRINCE LIECHTENSTEIN 1809-1815 Another in the terrific series. Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2021 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
NEW-uniform plate, available late September 2021 ......$14.00 rct

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1-BRIG383 Bunde, Peter 383: AUSTRIAN EMPIRE: AUSTRIAN EMPIRE: HUSSAR REGIMENT NO.3 ARCHDUKE FERDINAND 1809-1815 Another in the terrific series. Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2021 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
NEW-uniform plate, available late September 2021 ......$14.00 rct

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1-BRIG384 Bunde, Peter 384: RUSSIAN EMPIRE: POLISH UHLAN REGIMENT 1812-1814 Another in the terrific series. Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2022 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
NEW-uniform plate ......$14.00 rct

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1-BRIG385 Bunde, Peter 385: AUSTRIAN EMPIRE: CUIRASSIER REGIMENT NO.5 SOMMARIVA 1809-1815 Another in the terrific series. Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2022 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
NEW-uniform plate ......$14.00 rct

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1-BRIG386 Bunde, Peter 386: KONIGREICH WURTTEMBERG: JAGER-REGIMENT ZU PFERD HERZOG LOUIS 1805-1811 Another in the terrific series. Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2022 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
NEW-uniform plate, available late January 2022 ......$14.00 rct

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1-BRIG387 Bunde, Peter 387: KONIGREICH WURTTEMBERG: JAGER-REGIMENT ZU PFERD HERZOG LOUIS 1811-1812 Another in the terrific series. Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2022 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
NEW-uniform plate, available late January 2022 ......$14.00 rct

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1-BRIG388 Bunde, Peter 388: KINGDOM OF SWEDEN: SCANIAN CARABINIER REGIMENT 1807-1813 Another in the terrific series. Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2022 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
NEW-uniform plate, available late March 2022 ......$14.00 rct

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1-BRIG389 Bunde, Peter 389: KINGDOM OF SWEDEN: Scanian Carbine Regiment 1814-1815 Another in the terrific series. Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2022 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
NEW-dj, available late March 2022 ......$14.00 rct

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1-BRIG390 Bunde, Peter 390: TSARIST RUSSIA: Lithuanian Uhlans Rergiment 1812-1814 Another in the terrific series. Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2022 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
NEW-plate, available mid May 2022 ......$14.00 rct

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1-BRIG391 Bunde, Peter 391: KINGDOM OF PRUSSIA: CUIRASSIER REGIMENT NO.7 REITZENSTEIN 1806 Another in the terrific series. Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2022 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
NEW-plate, available late June 2022 ......$14.00 inc

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1-BRIG392 Bunde, Peter 392: KINGDOM OF SARDINIA: Swiss Regiment Christ 1814-1816 Another in the terrific series. Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2022 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
NEW-plate, available mid July 2022 ......$14.00 inc

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1-BRIG393 Bunde, Peter 393: KINGDOM OF PRUSSIA: Infantry Regiment No. 17 Tresckow 1806 Another in the terrific series. Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2022 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
NEW-plate, available mid July 2022 ......$14.00 inc

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1-BRIG394 Bunde, Peter 394: KINGDOM OF ITALY: 2nd Rifle Regiment on Horseback Principe Reale 1808-1811 Another in the terrific series. Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2022 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
NEW-plate, available late August 2022 ......$14.00 inc

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1-BRIG395 Bunde, Peter 395: KINGDOM OF PRUSSIA: Neumark Landwehr Cavalry 1813-1815 Another in the terrific series. Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2022 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
NEW-pb, available late October 2022 ......$14.00 inc

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1-BRIG396 Bunde, Peter 396: HESSE-DARMSTADT: Garde du Corps 1809-1815 Another in the terrific series. Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2022 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
NEW-plate, available late August 2022 ......$14.00 inc

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1-BRIG397 Bunde, Peter 397: KINGDOM OF WESTPHALIA: Infantry Regiment No. 2 1808-1812 Another in the terrific series. Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2023 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
NEW-pb, available mid February 2023 ......$14.00 rct

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1-BRIG398 Bunde, Peter 398: AUSTRIAN EMPIRE: Regiment of Jagers on Horseback 1798-1801 Another in the terrific series. Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2023 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
NEW-pb, available mid February 2023 ......$14.00 rct

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1-BRIG399 Bunde, Peter 399: AUSTRIAN EMPIRE: Hussar Regiment No. 8, Baron Kienmayer 1809-1815 Another in the terrific series. Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2023 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
NEW-pb, available mid February 2023 ......$14.00 rct

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1-BRIG400 Bunde, Peter 400: KINGDOM OF BAVARIA: 2nd Dragoon Regiment Taxis 1806-1811 Another in the terrific series. Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2023 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-BRIG401 Bunde, Peter 401: KINGDOM OF WESTPHALIA: 1st Hussar Regiment 1810-1814 Another in the terrific series. Uniform plate with 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings, etc. Descriptions on reverse side.1 vol, 1 pgs 2023 GERMANY, PETER BUNDE
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1-68240 Carman, William and Kenny, Robert Jr UNIFORMS OF THE BRITISH & INDIAN ARMIES:1840-1855 9x12, 160+ color illust from the ACKERMAN MILITARYPRINT series.1 vol, 176 pgs 2002 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-70455 Catellani, Renzo & Gian Carlo Stella SOLDATI D'AFRICA:V5 1940-1943 8.5x11, 80 period photos, 25 maps, 19 color plates with multiple figs, 200+ full color uniforms.

The fifth and last volume of the series contains the story of the twilight years of the colonial adventure, which ended in Tunisia in 1943. This study of military uniforms and badges of the Italian Royal Army and Royal bodies of colonial troops also contains, as usual, many previously unpublished notes, a more technical uniform study, plus dozens of previously unpublished photographs, as well as 64 color pages containing sketches by Piero Companions, rare vintage photographs, and current photos of relics preserved in the most important Italian collections. This volume also contains an index of the names mentioned in all five volumes.1 vol, 312 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-77930 Chambers, Stephen J. UNIFORMS & EQUIPMENT OF THE BRITISH ARMY IN WWI 9x12, 600+ color & b/w photos of all aspects ofArmed Forces, a study in period photos.1 vol, 320 pgs 2005 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-70185 Charmy SPLENDEUR DES UNIFORMES DE NAPOLEON:Costumes Sacre 9.75x13.5, hundreds of full color illust of dress, and equipment, this work was prepared for the a nearly movie script and the wealth of information is staggering, covers the Coronation, Flags & more1 vol, 326 pgs 2004 EVREUX, CHARLES HERISSEY
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1-90370 Chartrand, Rene text, illust by Bitry-Boely L'EPOPEE DI COSTUME MILITAIRE This collection presents the the artist's works. 1000 color illust, 200 ancient/Middle ages and Renaissance. 250 Ancient Regime, 350 Revolution and Napoleonic, 200 Restoration and 2nd Empire1 vol, 350 pgs 2009 FRANCE, LE LIVRE CHEZ VOU
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1-838012 Chelminski ARMY OF THE GRAND DUTCHY IN THE NAPOLEONIC WARS:V1 7x8.5, 35 color plates including full figures, detail drawings and schematics and descriptive notes1 vol, 52 pgs 2006 US, UNIFORMOLOGY
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1-838013 Chelminski ARMY OF THE GRAND DUTCHY IN THE NAPOLEONIC WARS:V2 18 color plates of the Cavalry, detail drawings and schematics and descriptive notes1 vol, 52 pgs 2007 US, UNIFORMOLOGY
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1-65080 Chelminski, J.V. and Malibran A. L'ARMEE DU DUCHE DE VARSOVIE 8.5x12, (48) color plates by Chelminski, including Flags, Generals and Line units, 40+ b/w illust, uniform and arms detail, o/b's for the Polish Corps from 1807-1815.1 vol, 304 pgs 2001 PARIS, LE LIVRE CHEZ VOUS
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1-72850 Chiappa, Ernestino ITALIAN VOLUNTEERS IN THE SPANISH CIVIL WAR 8.5x12, (60) color plates detail every uniform,flags, insignia, badges etc, magnificent plates.1 vol, 260 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-86651 Coil, Dr. Spencer Anthony UNIFORMS & EQUIPMENT OF THE CENTRAL POWERS IN WWI 9x12, VOL 1 covers Austria-Hungary & Bulgaria, 650+ color & b/w photos/illust and covers every branch of service, biblio, index.1 vol, 336 pgs 2007 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-86652 Coil, Dr. Spencer Anthony UNIFORMS & EQUIPMENT OF THE CENTRAL POWERS IN WWI 9x12, VOL 2 covers Germany and Turkey, 650+color & b/w photos/illust and covers every branch of service, biblio, index.1 vol, 336 pgs 2007 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-77920 Coil, Spencer Anthony UNIFORMS & EQUIPMENT OF CZARIST RUSSIA IN WWI 9x12, 600+ color & b/w photos of all aspects ofArmed Forces, a study in period photos.1 vol, 384 pgs 2005 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-19773 Company of Military Historians, The MILITARY UNIFORMS IN AMERICA: Long Endure - Civil War Period Oversized at 9x11 inches, includes 62 full-color illustrations with text. Index. Covers the period from 1852-1867.1 vol, 145 pgs 1982 NOVATO, PRSIDIO PRESS
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2-19773 Company of Military Historians, The MILITARY UNIFORMS IN AMERICA: Long Endure - Civil War Period Oversized at 9x11 inches, includes 62 full-color illustrations with text. Index. Covers the period from 1852-1867.1 vol, 145 pgs 1982 NOVATO, PRSIDIO PRESS
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1-838034 Cranz, Philip FRENCH ARMY OF THE NAPOLEONIC WARS:Vol 1 1790-1806 20 color plates form the Marbot Series1 vol, 40 pgs 2009 US, UNIFORMOLOGY
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1-838035 Cranz, Philip FRENCH ARTILLERY, ENGINEERS, AND TRAIN 1671-1890 This book tells the story of these inexorably linked branches of the French Army, illustrated with magnificent prints and schematics of Leinhert and Humbert1 vol, 40 pgs 2010 US, UNIFORMOLOGY
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1-838015 Cranz, Phillip JOB'S FRENCH ARMY OF THE FIRST EMPIRE 7x8.5, (40) color plates, detail drawings and schematics and descriptive notes1 vol, 40 pgs 2007 US, UNIFORMOLOGY
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1-194991 Cristini, Luca I SOLDATI DI NAPOLEONE In this volume we present the collection taken from The Memorial of Saint Helena by Emmanuel, Comte de Las Cases, with beautiful illustrations by French artist Charles Louis Bombled. The work is based on two large volumes published by the Garnier brothers in Paris in 1895. It consists of almost 2,000 pages in total, with over 240 color illustrations on the life of Napoleon on the island of his last exile, and also of the main events describing the glories of the emperor.

Many of the illustrations feature troops, whether those of Napoleon, the enemy, or the allies, in which Napoleon's soldiers are shown either on campaign or in barracks, involved in victory charges or in disastrous retreats. Ordinary soldiers, non-commissioned officers, officers, and warrant officers are included all men following the 'Great Corsican' who tolerated his choices, decisions, results and, all things considered, his charm.
1 vol, 80 pgs 2020 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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1-2118602 Cristini, Luca illus by Franz Gerasch PRUSSIAN & AUSTRIAN ARMY UNIFORMS 1742-1770 This illustrated uniform book was belonged to the general and writer Ferdinand Friedrich von Nicolai with the name of 'uniforme des trouppe' and is now preserved in the Wurttembergische Landesbibliothek Stuttgart. The author is not better known. It show mainly the uniforms and accoutrements of Prussian and Austrian army in the second part of XVIII century. So, infantry, cavalry, artillery and other corps are well present in his color plates. Also includes some plates related the Saxon uniforms. 1 vol, 112 pgs 2017 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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1-22118001 Cristini, Luca illus by Franz Gerasch IMPERIAL SOLDIERS & UNIFORMS: 1640-1860 Imperial (austrian) army during 1640-1860 in the art of F. Gerasch. With 91 full color plates in the gallery (in addition, we inserted other Gerasch and other artist images in the text). The plates are divided into three main blocks. The first with the uniform from the Thirty Years' War (1618 to 1648) until the end of the seventeenth century. The second, related to all the uniforms of the 18th century and finally the third, from the era of the Napoleonic wars until 1854, year of the original collection printing.1 vol, 96 pgs 2017 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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1-211131 Cristini, Luca Stefani with illust by Quinto Cenni THE ARMY OF THE DUCHY OF PARMA: 1814-1847 Volume 1 First in a series of uniform guides from the notebooks of Cenni covers a variety of Italian states prior to unification. The Duchy of Marie Louise constitutes the duchies of Parma, Piacenza, and Guastalla under the sovereignty of the Empress Marie-Louise (Maria Luigia). Includes more than 130 color plates. 1 vol, 144 pgs 2017 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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1-211132 Cristini, Luca Stefani with illust by Quinto Cenni THE ARMY OF THE DUCHY OF PARMA: 1848-1859 Volume 2 The second in the series covers the army from 1848 to 1859 under the new Duke of Parma Charles III, including his reforms of the armed forces -- especially artillery. The new uniforms and administrative branches borrowed heavily from Prussia. More color plates by Cenni.1 vol, 156 pgs 2017 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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1-211133 Cristini, Luca Stefani with illust by Quinto Cenni THE ARMY OF THE DUCHY OF PARMA: 1848-1859 Volume 3 The third volume in the uniform guide series covering the Army of the Duchy of Parma contains more of Cenni's color plates. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2017 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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1-2111314 Cristini, Luca Stefani with illustrations by Quinto Cenni L'ESERCITO DEL DUCATO DI MODENA 1625-1818: Volume 1 90 color plates cover the armies of the Duchy of Modena 1625-1818.

The Duchy of Modena was founded by the Marquis Obizzo d'Este, Lord of Ferrara, which already in 1288, tied to the Este family history of this city. The main branch of the family died out with the death of Alfonso II in 1597, with Ferrara left to the Church in 1598. The Church made Ferrara the capital of the Duchy of Modena and transported all the papers already in Ferrara.

After Francesco III and his successor Ercole III, Modena joined the Duchy of Massa and Carrara, later joining the Duchy of Este at the dawn of the French Revolution. In 1796, it was incorporated into subsequent French political creations.1 vol, 136 pgs 2017 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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1-2111315 Cristini, Luca Stefani with illustrations by Quinto Cenni L'ESERCITO DEL DUCATO DI MODENA 1819-1859: Volume 2 90 color plates cover the army of the Duchy of Modena 1819-1859.

Since the fall of the Kingdom of Italy, the Duke of Modena, Francesco IV, had failed to arm a small army, but his successor Francis V, on the throne since 1846, did. The small army was closely linked and dependent on body of Austrian occupation in Lombardy-Venetia.

The army acquired a strong esprit de corps and a strong allegiance to the House of Austria-Este. Francis V abandoned Modena on June 11 1859, seven days after the battle of Magenta, as the Austrian army abandoned Lombardy to move under the fortresses of quadrilateral. The army of Francis V disbanded and was renamed Brigata Estense, numbering approximately 3600 men who were the last vestige of his army.1 vol, 136 pgs 2017 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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1-2111316 Cristini, Luca Stefani with illustrations by Quinto Cenni SOLDATI DELL'ESERCITO ITALIANO: 1861-1910 The Italian Royal army was the Army of the Kingdom of Italy from May 4, 1861 to June 1946. Born from the Sardinian army, it was employed in all the war events that saw the country involved, including the third War of independence and especially WWI and WWII, and with Italian colonialism. 100 color plates

The Sardinian army, after the expedition of the Thousand Inbodys the army of the Two Sicilies and the Garibaldi, and immediately after the proclamation of the unification of Italy assumed the name of Royal Italian Army, under the Decree Infantry, issued on 4 May 1861. To the 20 existing Sardinian infantry regiments were added 46, to 9 cavalry 10 more, and 26 battalions to 10 of Bersaglieri.

The fight against the Brigandage and the third Italian War of independence (which caused 1,886 losses) were the first operational commitments of the new army, consisting of 320,000 soldiers and 11,000 officers grouped in 18 divisions. 1 vol, 120 pgs 2017 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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1-2111318 Cristini, Luca Stefani with illustrations by Quinto Cenni Soldati d'Italia dall'era Antica al XVII Secolo The soldiers of Italy from the ancient era to the 17th century. Includes 84 color plates.

These contain drawings related to the ancient Italian populations up to the Etruscans and to the Roman soldiers and then continues onto the armies of the medieval period, then the Renaissance and the Soldiers of Venice, Naples, and Piedmont...ending dragoons from the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Appendix A contains a collection of figurines dedicated to the Roman Empire of the collection Viskuezzen.1 vol, 100 pgs 2017 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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1-2118603 Cristini, Luca with illustrations by Franz Gerasch THE FRENCH ARMY OF ANCIEN REGIME: Volume 1 The first volume includes 80 color plates of French infantry prior to 1789 with 11 from Felix Philippoteaux and the remainder by J. Correard's Atlas de l'Histoire de l'Ancienne Infanterie Francaise.1 vol, 124 pgs 2017 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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1-2118604 Cristini, Luca with illustrations by Franz Gerasch THE FRENCH ARMY OF ANCIEN REGIME: Volume 2 The second volume contains 71 color plates of French infantry prior to 1789.1 vol, 105 pgs 2017 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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1-191410 Cureton, Lt. Col Charles H. and Sullivan, David Civil War Uniforms of the United States Marines 9x12, 475 photos and period Portraits. The first in-depth study of Marine uniforms & equipment under 1859 regulations. There is no other book of this magnitude.1 vol, 295 pgs 2009 US, R JAMES BENDER
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1-84180 Curley, Timothy & Stewart, Neil WAFFENROCK:Parade Uniforms of the German Army 8.5x11, hundreds of color and b/w photos/illust, covers every detail of German Army Uniforms.1 vol, 591 pgs 2006 US, R. JAMES BENDER PUBS
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1-190420 de Pleineville, Natalia Griffon LA COROGNE:Les aigles en Galice 9x12, covers the 1808-1809 campaign in Spain. B/wand color illust/drawings/maps.1 vol, 500 pgs 2009 FRANCE, LE LIVRE CHEZ VOU
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1-85141 de Quesada, Alejandro UNIFORMS OF THE GERMAN SOLDIER:1870 to 1918 An illustrated history, 30+ color photos and 300+b/w photos, each photo is accompanied by detailed captions explaining the uniforms, insignia and equipment, glossary, biblio, index.1 vol, 192 pgs 2006 UK, GREENHIL BOOKS
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1-85142 de Quesada, Alejandro UNIFORMS OF THE GERMAN SOLDIER:1919 to Present Day An illustrated history, 30+ color photos and 300+b/w photos, each photo is accompanied by detailed captions explaining the uniforms, insignia and equipment, glossary, biblio, index.1 vol, 192 pgs 2006 UK, GREENHIL BOOKS
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1-212570 Delgado, Eduardo DEUTSCHE KRIEGSMARINE: Uniforms, Insignias and Equipment of the German Navy 1933-1945 This book offers an outstanding visual record of the history, uniforms, and gear used by the Kriegsmarine. Over 500 pages includes 2600 photographs (most unpublished before).1 vol, 504 pgs 2016 SPAIN, ANDREA PRESS
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1-86450 Delperier, Louis & A. Jouineau & Bertrand Malvaux LA CAVALERIE LEGERE DE 1845-1915 9x10, history of the Hussards & Chasseurs a Cheval(28) plates by Jouineau, 340+ photos of equipment,130+ color illust, and much more.2 vol, 664 pgs 2006 FRANCE, ED'S DU CANONNIER
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1-60830 Elliot-Wright, Phillip plates by Richard Hook RIFLEMAN:The Elite Soldiers of the Napoleonic Wars 8.5x12, (150) color and b/w photos/illust and (4) color plates by Richard Hook detail the history of these elite troops uniforms, insignia, weapons, and more, from the publishers of MILITARY ILLUSTRATED1 vol, 144 pgs 2000 UK, MILITARY ILLUSTRATED
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2-19772 Elting, Colonel editor MILITARY UNIFORMS IN AMERICA: Years of Growth - 1796-1851 Oversized at 9x11 inches and 60 color uniform plates, of which roughly two-thirds covers War of 1812. Rest includes up to Mexican-America War. Includes bibliography and index.1 vol, 147 pgs 1977 SAN RAFEL, PRESIDIO PRESS
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6-18290 Elting, John R. NAPOLEONIC UNIFORMS Napoleonic Uniforms is the only reference work of its kind to depict accurately the entire Grande Armee in detail. It portrays the French armies as seen by their contemporaries, and combines authoritative text with lavish illustrations, enabling the reader to experience the spectacle first hand.

Napoleonic Uniforms also depicts the various types of soldiers within the various regiments of the Grande Armee - officers, sergeants, color-bearers, bandsmen, drummers and trumpeters, privates and surgeons. In addition the volumes contain material on lesser-known formations such as the Army of Egypt (1798 - 1801), the pre-Revolutionary French Army, and Napoleon's police and internal security organizations.

Nine hundred and eighteen original watercolors by Herbert Knotel, an internationally acclaimed authority on military uniforms, with a special talent for depicting men and horses in action, bring the nineteenth-century French soldier to life.2 vol, 988 pgs 2007 US, CASEMATE PUBLISHING
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1-18290B Elting, John R. NAPOLEONIC UNIFORMS Two-volume reference set combines combines authoritative text with 914 full-color plates of the Grand Armee covers all the French troop types, includes Police, Emigre, Naval, Foreign and new edition. A two-volume reference that combines authoritative text with 928 color plates and provides coverage of Austria, Britain, Prussia, and Russia as well as the smaller German States. Bibliography and index.4 vol, 1800 pgs 1992 NY, MACMILLAN REFERENCE
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1-58790 Elting, John R. NAPOLEONIC UNIFORMS V3 & V4: Vassals and Enemies A two-volume reference that combines authoritative text with 928 color plates and provides coverage of Austria, Britain, Prussia, Russia as well as the smaller German States, biblio, index.2 vol, 856 pgs 1999 CHICAGO, EMPEROR'S PRESS
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1-47090 Embleton, Gerry MEDIVEAL MILITARY COSTUME RECREATED IN COLOR PHOTO Hundreds of color photos of the soldiers and family between the 14th-16th century.1 vol, 96 pgs 1997 LONDON, WINDRO & GREENE
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1-200950 Emmanuel, Vladimir A THE IMPERIAL RUSSIAN CAVALRY - 1914 REVISED EDITION includes new appendices on Russian Cavalry Order of Battle 1914, a glossary, and a rank insignia. This make it a better packaged book, but the original version has better printed plates with more vibrant colors.

***If you already purchased the 1st edition from us earlier this year, you may purchase the second edition for only $13.00***

Original Edition is 10x6.5 inches in horizontal format. Revised edition is 10x8 inches in vertical format.

Description: After fighting in WWI and the Russian Civil War, Vladimir A. Emmanuel escaped to settle in Yugoslavia in the 1920's along with many other former Tsarist officers and men. Here, he created albums of the cavalry regiments. The Imperial Russian Cavalry features sixty-eight pages of ninety-six full color illustrations of the glory of the Russian Cavalry as it existed in 1914 on the eve of war. The text is in English and Russian giving you then name of each regiment, where it came from and its celebration day. 1 vol, 68 pgs 2013 US, WINGED HUSSAR PUBLISHING
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1-191450 Field, Ron BLUEJACKETS:Uniforms of the US Navy 1852-1865 9x12, 300+ b/w & color illust/photos. Details of the uniform clothing, headgear, equipage, and weapons of the US Navy during the ACW. Numerous photos of surviving articles of clothing etc.1 vol, 240 pgs 2008 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-209670 Field, Ron RALLY ROUND THE FLAG: Uniforms of the Union Volunteers of 1861: The New England States 8.5x11, 165 color and b/w photos.

This volume examines what the citizen soldiery of the New England States wore when they marched off to save the Union in 1861. An exhaustive search of thousands of newspapers yielded a myriad of reports and personal accounts from soldiers' letters, which together offer a hitherto unpublished view of the stirring events during the first few months of the Civil War.

Combined with fascinating detail from numerous diaries and regimental histories, the author is able to describe the appearance of the Union volunteers of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Vermont, and Maine. The narrative is enhanced by photographs of original uniform items from private collections, plus imagery of the day showing the great variety of clothing and headgear worn. Accepted by The Company of Military Historians, this is an essential reference for collectors, living historians, modelers, and curators, as well as anyone with a general interest in the American Civil War. 1 vol, 160 pgs 2015 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-60820 Field, Ron color plates by Richard Hook MARINE:U.S. Marine Corps Heroes of the Pacific War 8.5x12, (150) color and b/w photos/illust and (4) color plates by Richard Hook detail the history of these elite troops uniforms, insignia, weapons, and more, from the publishers of MILITARY ILLUSTRATED1 vol, 144 pgs 1999 UK, MILITARY ILLUSTRATED
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1-229990 Fiorentino, Massimo IL ROSSO & L'ORO: Uniforms, Equipment and Weaponry of the Swiss Units in the service of the Kingdom of the Two-Sicilies Volume 1 Volume I: 1825-1835. Contains 325 illustrations in color and black & white showing a wide range of uniforms, headdresses, contemporary iconography items, weapons, and accessories. Includes 53 original uniformed figures in full color by Bruno Mugnai, 22 technical plates by Stefano Ales and Massimo Fiorentino, and 43 pages of Abstract supplement in English, encompassing translation of all image captions.1 vol, 476 pgs 2022 ITALY, SHAKO 64
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1-CP6535 Fowler, William & Zgonnik, Dmitriy THE WAFFEN SS IN RUSSIA 1941-44 8.5x11, 4 color pages, and 135 photos

The volume begins with a description of the role played by this elite fighting formation commanded by Heinrich Himmler. After the initial giddy successes subsequent to the 1941 invasion of Russia, the Wehrmacht and Waffen SS both eventually ran out of steam at the very gates of Moscow. The SS had grown from a force of 141,975 fighting men in September 1942 to 280,000 soldiers a year later. This statistic illustrates the importance attached to the formation, and how resources for it were prioritized. New divisions with names like 'Nordland' and 'Wiking' were established, joining others like 'Totenkopf' and 'Das Reich'.

However, the ability of the Waffen SS to extinguish hotspots could only delay Germany's inevitable defeat. This book, through the extensive collection of photos, traces the exploits of these elite soldiers in all areas of the Russian frontline and in all kinds of weather conditions. The black and white pictures show all manner of equipment and weapons in use.

In the center of the book is the familiar set of four color plates that characterizes this series. The artwork has been prepared by Dmitriy Zgonnik, and they show SS soldiers in various kinds of uniforms and with different weapons. This is a well-researched and well-illustrated book that covers an ever-popular subject of WWII. 1 vol, 52 pgs 2010 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBS
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2-199830 Franklin, Carl BRITISH ARMY UNIFORMS: From 1751 to 1783 (SYW & American Revolution) Based on contemporary records and paintings, this book identifies each cavalry and infantry regiment and illustrates changes in uniforms, their facing colors and the nature and shape of lace worn by officers, NCOs and private soldiers from 1751 to 1783. Regiments that served in the American War of Independence are noted and the book includes more than 200 full-color plates of uniforms and distinctions. Divided into four sections, it not only details the cavalry and infantry uniforms of the period but also the tartans of the Highland regiments, some of which were short-lived, and the distinction of the Guards regiments.1 vol, 384 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-231350 Frizzera, Francesco THE ITALIAN ARMY IN THE FIRST WORLD WAR: The Grey-Green Uniforms from 1909 to 1919 Covers all the models of the army's field uniform from the time the new uniform was introduced to the end of the war. Includes illustrations of more than 350 uniforms, caps, hats, and helmets sourced from public and private collections. Uniforms include the traditional formations (infantry, Granatieri, Alpini, Bersaglieri, artillery, cavalry, Carabinieri, Financial Guard, engineers, medical and logistical services) as well as those of the newer branches of service that had emerged as a result of modern warfare (mortar formations, machine-gun troops, Arditi, Military Air Corps). Contemporary black-and-white photographs show how the items of dress were worn in action.

In addition, the two volumes include numerous short biographies and bequests from prominent figures such as Luigi Cadorna, Armando Diaz, Gabriele d'Annunzio, Cesare Battisti, Damiano Chiesa, Fabio Filzi, Ettore Lajolo and the Calvi brothers, and formations like the 87th Air Force Squadron, which flew a daring mission over the enemy city of Vienna in August 1918. Includes organizational information of regular and specialist units of the Italian Army.2 vol, 872 pgs 2022 AUSTRIA, VERLAG MILITARIA
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3-19872 Funken, Lilane and Fred AGE OF CHIVALRY, THE:8th to 15th Century Part Two Vol #2, covers 8th to 15th century castles, forts and artillery; 12th to 15th century armor; the Infantry & Cavalry of the Renaissance; the Slavs and Orientals to the end of the Renaissance.1 vol, 104 pgs 1983 NJ, PRENTICE-HALL
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2-34740 Funken, Liliane and Fred L'UNIFORME ET LES ARMES DES SOLDATS DES ETATS-UNIS FRENCH text. Covers in detail the uniforms, flags, and accouterments of the US Infantry, Cavalry, Marines, Artillery, and Navy from about American Revolution to late 1800s. Hundreds of color drawings.1 vol, 312 pgs 1979 TOURNAI, CASTERMAN PUBLISHING
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1-85871 Gartner, Markus & Wagner, Edmund UNIFORMEN DER DEUTSCHEN KONTINGENETE in the AWI:V1 8x12, (11) color plates, V1 cover the uniforms andequipment of Hessen-Hanau, Waldeck & Anhalt-Zerbst1 vol, 52 pgs 2004 GERMANY
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1-197780 Gaujac, Paul L'ARMEE FRANCAISE 1943-1956 After adopting the American uniform in 1943 when the French Expeditionary Corps in North Africa were equipped by the United States, the high command and the units were constantly improving it with additions conforming to French military traditions. However, once peace had returned, its metropolitan army needed new dress and uniforms.

The result of this development bore its fruit in 1954, nine years after the end of the conflict. It was in that year that the TTA 148 appeared, a set of regulations for all the arms, in color, given over to the uniforms and insignia of the French Army.

This fully illustrated volume includes the black and white plates of the officers' uniforms published in April 1954, and shows how from 1943 to 1956, the high command and the units managed to transform a uniform which was dull by its very nature into a rather becoming and tasteful uniform inspired by the great tradition of the French Army.1 vol, 96 pgs 2012 FRANCE, Histoire and Collections
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2-44160 Gawne, Jonathon US ARMY PHOTO ALBUM 8.5x11, full color photographic survey of the GI's preparing for the invasion of Europe 1944, color photos throughout highlight this survey of battledress as it was worn.1 vol, 144 pgs 1996 PARIS, HISTOIRE COLLECTIO
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1-88007 Gawnem Jonathon OVER THERE:The American Soldier in WWI V7 G.I. THE ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF THE AMERICANSOLDIER, HIS UNIFORM & HIS EQUIPMENT', (8) colorpages, lots of b/w photos, 8.5x11.1 vol, 80 pgs 1996 LONDON, GREENHILL BOOKS
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1-230430 Gay, Alfred and Fiedler, Siegfried GRENADIERMUTZENDER ARMEE FRIEDRICHS DES GROSSEN Oversized at 12x9 inches. The grenadier caps of the army of Frederick the Great. The Infantry Regiments No. 1 to No. 55 (Regiments on Foot / Fusilier Regiments) The Garrison Regiments No. I-XIII and New Garrison Regiment. List of plates with explanatory notes. Contains 79 color plates.1 vol, 232 pgs 1981 GERMANY, SCHILD-VERLAG
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1-211360 Gayda, M and Krijitsky, A, edited by Stephen Summerfield RUSSIAN ARMY OF TSAR ALEXANDER I: 1805-1815 A completely adapted reworking of the original French 1950 volume by Le Sabretache, this edition is 184pp. with 50 four-color uniform plates with English captions. English/French table of uniform color terminology.

This famous study has been the standard work on the Russian Napoleonic Army's uniforms. Stephen has concentrated upon the essential element of the book - the uniform plates. These have been made more useable by splitting into logical new plate sections, properly indexed for ease of identification, and all color shades translated in a special glossary of terms. The result is a spectacular, beautiful study of the principal uniforms of all arms, with 50 color plates as well as numerous additional text illustrations. 1 vol, 0 pgs 2016 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-230440 Gibellini, Valerio GLI ESERCITI ITALIANI DAGLI STATI PREUUNITARI ALL'UNITA NAZIONALE Oversized at 13x11 inches. Italian armies from pre-unification states to national unity
Exhaustive study of all the uniforms of the various components there what will become Italy before 1870. Covers Ducati, Papal States, and Bourbon Kingdom.1 vol, 418 pgs 1984 ITALY, RIVLISTA MILITARE
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1-81700 Glenn, Harlan USMC:Uniforms, Insignia and Personal Items in WWII 9x12, 650+ b/w & color photos covering in detailthe combat & dress uniforms, destined to become acollector's bible, a special chapter covers theshoulder sleeve insignia.1 vol, 272 pgs 2005 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-196940 Goebel, Katy Endruschat WOMEN FOR VICTORY: American Servicewomen in World War II History and Uniforms Series, Vol. I The Women for Victory series provides a thorough and authoritative reference for American servicewomen's history and uniforms of WWII, and is designed for scholars of women's or military history, veterans, collectors, re-enactors and others interested in the history and dress of servicewomen on active military service.

Carefully researched historical background information about the female wartime services is combined with comprehensive documentation of their distinctive uniforms. Color photos of original clothing and accessories, modeled in full-length studies and supported by close-up views, show various uniforms and insignia in detail. The text and color photographic portions are supplemented by original wartime photos, many previously unpublished, as well as documents, tables, and drawings.

Vol. 1 examines the two oldest female military components of the US armed forces: the Army Nurse Corps and Navy Nurse Corps. The book also covers two lesser known groups of militarized medical female service personnel: the Army Hospital Dietitians and Army Physical Therapists.1 vol, 360 pgs 2011 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-23290 Gordon-Douglas, S.R. GERMAN COMBAT UNIFORMS, 1939-1945 Almark, (7) color plates, b/w illust & drawings.1 vol, 48 pgs 1970 LONDON, ALMARK PUBLISHING
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2-10730 Grbasic, Z. & Vuksic, V. HISTORY OF CAVALRY, THE 9.5x11.75 format, use of cavalry from the 17th to the 20th century. Hundreds of illust in color and b/w. Presents all the major battles which included cavalry. Exquisite book1 vol, 288 pgs 1989 NY, FACTS ON FILE
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1-208500 Hagger, Douglas and C.S. Grant editor NAPOLEON'S LIGHT CAVALRY An A4 hardback portfolio of illustrations of Napoleon's Hussars and Chasseurs a Cheval: 75 beautiful full-page, full-color plates by renowned military artist Doug Hagger. The first in a series of tribute volumes featuring his mastery of detail and movement.1 vol, 80 pgs 2015 UK, PARTIZAN BOOKS
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1-64840 Harrington, Peter BRITISH ARMY UNIFORMS IN COLOR:c1908-1919 9x12, 130+ color paintings by John McNeill, ErnestIbbetson, Edgar Holloway and Harry Payne.1 vol, 144 pgs 2001 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-70530 Harrington, Peter & Tomasek, Michel QUEEN VICTORIA'S ARMY IN COLOR 8.5x11, 'The British Military Paintings of Orlando Norie' one of the foremost illustrators of the British Army, 180+ color plates.1 vol, 176 pgs 2003 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-54640 Hayes, Arthur UNIFORMS OF THE THIRD REICH:A Study in Photgraphs 8.5x11, a look at a variety of WWII authentic German uniforms, hundreds of color photos, many of front & back shots.1 vol, 260 pgs 1997 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER PUBLISH
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1-14100 Haythornewaite, Phillip and Warner, Christopher UNIFORMS OF THE FRENCH REVOLUTIONARY WARS:1789-180 Blandford Oversize Book, 64 color plates.1 vol, 147 pgs 1989 LONDON, ARMS & ARMOUR
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2-12180 Haythornthwaite, Phillip UNIFORMS OF THE CIVIL WAR:1861-65 64 color pages with 150 individual drawings.0 vol, 1921 pgs 1976 NY, MACMILLAN PUBLISHING
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1-55540 Hecquet, Felix TRACE DESCRIPTIF DE DIVERS OBJECTS ARMEE FRANCASIE 8x12, (64) color plates describe the uniforms,equipment, buttons, belts and more of the Army of 1815-1828, very useful book.1 vol, 96 pgs 1998 PARIS, CANONNIER EDITIONS
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1-215830 Herr, Ulrich THE GERMAN PIONEERS: TECHNICAL TROOPS AND THE TRAIN Illustrated in color, 512 pages, over 1,500 color photographs, contemporary B&W photographs, tables and illustrations, linen bound with dust cover, and large format. This book summaries of the developmental history of the German pioneers, technical troops and train formations for the period between 1871 and 1914, followed by the specifics of their headgear, uniforms and equipment. Along with the Prussian formations, this book covers the contingents of the Kingdoms of Bavaria, Saxony and Wurttemberg as well as the Grand Duchies of Baden and Hesse. The roughly 450 items shown are from various private and public collections, including the Bayerisches Armeemuseum in Ingolstadt, the Militarhistorisches Museum der Bundeswehr in Dresden and the Wehrgeschichtliches Museum in Rastatt.1 vol, 512 pgs 2017 AUSTRIA, VERLAG MILITARIA
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1-84670 Herr, Ulrich & Nguyen, Jens GERMAN CAVALRY, THE:1871-1914 11.5x10, 1500+ b/w and color photos/illust.1 vol, 640 pgs 2006 AUSTRIA, VERLAG MILITARIA
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1-89910 Herr, Ulrich & Nguyen, Jens GERMAN INFANTRY FROM 1871 TO 1914, THE 2100 photographs and illustrations2 vol, 864 pgs 2008 AUSTRIA, VERLAG MILITARIA
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1-200560 Herr, Ulrich and Nguyen Jens The German Generals - As Well As the War Ministries and General Staffs from 1871 to 1914 Uniforms and Equipment This book is part of the series that began with the two volumes published on the German cavalry and infantry. Covering the generals, the war ministries and the general staffs, it brings us another step closer to completing the picture of the colorful uniforms of the Imperial German Army in the period between 1871 and 1914. 850 b/w and color photos and illustrations.

Descriptions of the uniforms are illustrated with color photographs of items worn by well-known historical figures such as Kaiser Wilhelm II, Generalfeldmarschalls von Moltke and von Mackensen, Wurttemberg's General der Kavallerie Graf von Zeppelin and members of the Royal houses of Bavaria, Saxony, and Wurttemberg, the Grand Duchy of Baden and the princely house of Waldeck and Pyrmont. Most of these have never been published before.1 vol, 400 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-68270 Hewitt, Mike UNIFORMS & EQUIPMENT OF THE IMPERIAL JAPANESE ARMY 8..5x11, 500 b/w and color photos cover everyaspect of the Japanese Army in WWII, biblio, index3 vol, 288 pgs 2002 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-89890 Hinterstoisser, Hermann & Schmidl, Erwin S. THE EMPEROR'S BOSNIAKS Bosnia-Herzegovina was occupied by Austria-Hungary in 1878, annexed in 1908 and was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire until 1918. This book, illustrated in color, with 352 pages and nearly 600 photographs, presents a picture of the Bosnian soldiers in the Austro-Hungarian army and their military history under Austro-Hungarian administration. This book is produced in co-operation with the Heeresgeschichtliches Museum Vienna, the Austrian Federal Armed Forces, the Army Museum Budapest, and private collectors.

The Bosniaks, who were seen as an elite group within the k.u.k. Army and who - with their strange uniform and fez headgear - attracted much attention from the various formations of the Austro-Hungarian Army, are the focus of the book. Offers a detailed view of the uniforms, equipment, and weaponry of the Bosniaks, from the formation of the Bosnian-Herzegovinian infantry and Jager troops to their first deployment in WWI. Also includes short bios.1 vol, 352 pgs 2008 AUSTRIA, VERLAG MILITARIA
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1-191650 Hofgin, John E. German Paratroops in North Africa 9x12, an in-depth photographic study of Luftwaffe tropical uniforms, headgear, and insignia worn by the Fallschirmjager during the battles for Africa in WWII. 600+ color and b/w images.1 vol, 336 pgs 2010 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-2118503 Jacob de Gheyn & A. De Bruyn HORSEMEN IN THE 16th & 17th C. 100 color plates cover 16th and 17th Century cavalry and knights using prints by Jacob de Gheyn (1565-1625) and Abraham De Bruyn (1539-1587). Works include de Gheyn's De Ruiterschool (the equestrian school) of 22 prints (including the image on the cover) and De Bruyn's series that's based on his plates presented for the first time in full color.1 vol, 120 pgs 2017 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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1-194790 Jouineau, Andre French Army 1940 Number 13 in the Officers & Soldiers series covers the French Army during the Phoney War and then the French Campaign in May-June 1940. Particular attention has been paid to the description of the combat groups and the servants of the unit weapons. This volume shows almost 60 color plates with more than 300 uniform illustrations, several dozen insignias, and associated equipment illustrations.1 vol, 64 pgs 2011 FRANCE, HISTOIRE & COLLECTIONS
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1-196920 Jowett, Philip SOLDIERS OF THE WHITE SUN: The Chinese Army at War 1931-1949 The Chinese Nationalist Army was at war almost continuously from 1931 until 1949 fighting first against the invading Japanese Imperial Army until 1945. This was followed by a four-year civil war in which the Nationalist Army fought the Chinese Communists until its final defeat in 1949. Millions of Chinese soldiers fought and died during this 18 years of conflict and their sacrifice has been largely overshadowed by the events of the Second World War. This new book presents the history of the Chinese Nationalist Army and its campaigns and includes a large number of period images -- 500+ color and b/w illustrations.1 vol, 208 pgs 2011 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-203060 Jowett, Philip THE ARMIES OF WARLORD CHINA: 1911-1928 China in the 1910s and 1920s was dominated by a succession of military strongmen who fought with each other for the control of the country. Weak central government meant that provincial governors or Warlords and their personal armies were left to fight over the country. The wars that resulted cost millions of civilian deaths and the death of hundreds of thousands of ordinary soldiers.

In total a staggering 500 wars were fought over a seventeen year period from 1911 to 1928 starting with the fall of the Qing Dynasty and ending with the victory of the Nationalists in 1928. Some of these conflicts involved a few hundred men on each side, while the larger wars involved up to one million men with tanks, armored trains, and aircraft.

This book will, for the first time, show in detail the history of the Armies of Warlord China featuring over 600 rare photographs and illustrations. The book also includes color sections on the uniforms, aircraft and awards and medals of the Chinese Warlord Armies.1 vol, 256 pgs 2013 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-79430 Kaltenegger, Roland GERMAN MOUNTAIN TROOPS IN WORLD WAR II 8.5x11, 340+ b/w photos highlight this photojournal of the eleven division & other independentunits that made up the EDELWEIS.1 vol, 272 pgs 2005 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-195060 Katcher, Phillip QUEEN VICTORIA'S SOLDIERS & SAILORS: 1848-1885 This 96 page 8x 10.5-inch volume uses nearly 150 previously unpublished cartes-de-visite to chronicle the uniforms of the British Armed Services in the middle of the reign of Queen Victoria. Staff, Cavalry, Artillery, Engineers, Infantry, and Volunteers as well as the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, and Canadian troops are covered. In addition there are some interesting portrayals of some police and fireman's uniforms. The book also includes 21 rare full color illustrations by P.W. Reynolds, Orlando Norie, and others.1 vol, 96 pgs 2011 US, UNIFORMOLOGY
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1-65820 Kenny, Robert W. jr UNIFORMS OF IMPRERIAL & SOVIET RUSSIA IN COLOR 9x12, 190+ color illust by Herbert Knotel, thefirst 100 cover 1907-1920, the rest cover 1921-46,most are seen here for the first time and are fromthe Anne S. K. Brown Library.1 vol, 200 pgs 2001 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-200740 Kiley, Kevin THE UNIFORMS OF THE ROMAN WORLD: An Illustrated Encyclopedia A detailed study of the armies of Rome and their enemies, including the Etruscans, Gauls, Huns, Sassaids, Persians, and Turks. Considerable number of illustrations to get you painting up ancient armies.1 vol, 256 pgs 2013 UK, LORENZ BOOKS
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1-79440 Klocker, James INDIVIDUAL GEAR & PERSONAL ITEMS OF THE GI:ETO 8.5x11, 470+ color & b/w photos detail every itemissued 1942-45, many never before seen items.1 vol, 224 pgs 2005 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-2004020 Knotel ARMIES OF THE AUSTRO-PRUSSIAN WARS CD with (75) plates from his UNIFORMENKUNDE1 vol, 1 pgs 2004 US, UNIFORMOLOGY
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1-58230 Knotel, R. and Rochling, C INCIDENTS OF THE NAPOLEONIC WARS 8x12, six full color plates by Knotel and two byRochling, great scenes.1 vol, 10 pgs 19?? LONDON, BELMONT-MAITLAND
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1-44600 Knotel, Richard and Herbert and Sieg, Herbert UNIFORMS OF THE WORLD: A Compendium 1700-1937 The Famous German Reference, b/w line drawings. Army, Navy & Air Force uniforms 1700-1937.1 vol, 483 pgs 1980 NY, CHARLES SCRIBNER'S
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1-79310 Kraus, Jurgen THE GERMAN ARMY IN THE FIRST WORLD WAR 10x12, massive tome, this comprehensive full colorbook covers German Army uniforms and equipmentfrom 1914-1918, 1400+ color photos of originalequipment, 400+ period photos.1 vol, 640 pgs 2004 AUSTRIA, VERLAG MILITARIA
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1-44080 Krawczyk, Wade GERMAN ARMY UNIFORMS OF WWII IN COLOR PHOTOS 8.5x12, (230) color photos support this detailed study by a expert collector, every detail is here.1 vol, 128 pgs 1995 LONDON, WINDRO & GREEEN
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1-86210 Krawczyk, Wade PANZER SOLDIER 8.5x12, (250) color photos support this detailed study by a expert collector, every detail is here.1 vol, 128 pgs 2007 UK, THE CROWOOD PRESS
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1-44000 Kredel, Fritz & Todd, Frederick P SOLDIERS OF THE AMERCIAN ARMY: 1775-1954 Splendid pictorial history of military apparel includes meticulously researched, beautifully rendered illustrations of regimental attire from the Revolutionary War, uniforms worn by the Texas Rangers (1846), Louisiana Zouaves (1861), Philippine Scouts (1904), and members of the Women's Army Corps (1954). Descriptive text accompanies each illustration. 32 full-color plates.1 vol, 100 pgs 2005 MINELOA, DOVER PUBLICATIO
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1-62590 Kurtz, Robert GERMAN PARATROOPS:Uniforms, Insignia & Equipment 8.5x11, hundreds of color photos, also has a smallsection on the Italian, Hungarian & Japanese paras1 vol, 200 pgs 2000 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-89340 Lalauze, Alphonse and Delperier, Louis COSTUMES MILITAIRES DE L'ARMEE FRANCAISE 1902-1907 10x13, (60) full color, full page plates.1 vol, 127 pgs 2008 FRANCE, ED'S DU CANONNIER
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2-50890 Langellier, John ARMY BLUE:Uniform of US Regulars 1848-1873 9x12, includes uniforms, insignia & headgear forenlisted & officers, over 470 color and b/w illusttables/charts, fully annotated, twenty years ofresearch, biblio, index.1 vol, 352 pgs 1998 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER PUBLIS'G
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2-64820 Langellier, John MORE ARMY BLUE:Uniform of US Regulars 1874-1887 9x12, includes uniforms, insignia & headgear forenlisted & officers, over 450 color and b/w illusttables/charts, fully annotated, twenty years ofresearch, biblio, index.1 vol, 248 pgs 2001 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-88014 Langellier, John FIX BAYONETS:US Infantry 1866-1945 V14 G.I. THE ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN SOLDIER, HIS UNIFORM & HIS EQUIPMENT', (8) color pages, lots of b/w photos, 8.5x11.1 vol, 80 pgs 1995 LONDON, STACKPOLE BOOKS
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1-88020 Langellier, John AMERICAN INDIANS IN THE US ARMED FORCES 1866-1945 V20 G.I. THE ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN SOLDIER, HIS UNIFORM & HIS EQUIPMENT', (8) color pages, lots of b/w photos, 8.5x11.1 vol, 80 pgs 1996 LONDON, GREENHILL BOOKS
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1-210012 Lerneux, Pierre THE BELGIAN ARMY IN THE GREAT WAR: Volume 2 Illustrated in color, 512 pages, over 1,500 color photographs, contemporary B&W photographs, tables and illustrations, linen bound with dust cover, and large format. Modest in numbers, the Belgian army of 1914 carried a decent individual armament, even if its concept was 20 years old. Well trained, the soldier could exploit to its maximum the long-range precision of his weapon. However, the small numbers of automatic weapons, recently purchased, would prove a serious handicap when vastly outnumbered by the enemy. Once again, the collections of the Royal Military Museum of Brussels reveal their wealth and diversity. Much more than a simple catalogue of weapons used by the Belgian Army, it is the story of the transformation of a small army caught in the struggles of the Great War, its adaptation to technological and tactical progress.1 vol, 512 pgs 2017 AUSTRIA, VERLAG MILITARIA
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1-32630 Lezius, Martin and illust by Knotel, Herbert DEUTSHE UNIFORMEN-DAS ZEITALTER FRIEDRICHS Large album with 240 color cigarette cards of the regimental uniforms of the SYW Prussian army the cards are by Knotel with the descriptive text, in German, by Dr. Lezius1 vol, 52 pgs 1932 DRESEDEN, STURM-ZIGARETTE
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1-66540 Lezius, Martin and illust by Knotel, Herbert DEUTSHE UNIFORMEN:1864-1914 Book 1 Large album with 240 color cigarette cards of theregimental uniforms of the Prussian army 1864-66,the cards are by Knotel with the descriptive text,in German, by Dr. Lezius1 vol, 52 pgs 1932 DRESEDEN, STURM-ZIGARETTE
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1-838005 Linehart & Humbert FRENCH GENERAL OFFICERS, STAFF & AIDES 1734-1890 7x8.5, 34 color plates including full figures, detail drawings and schematics and descriptive notes1 vol, 40 pgs 2006 US, UNIFORMOLOGY
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3-13670 Lucas. J. S. AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN INFANTRY 1914-1918 8 color plates, many b/w illust & photos detail all aspects, o/b's, weapons, organization, dress.1 vol, 118 pgs 1973 LONDON, ALMARK PUBLICAT'S
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1-210843 Lyulin, S. and Summerfield, Dr. Stephen PRUSSIAN GUARD OF THE NAPOLEONIC WARS : Military Colours Vol. 3 This volume traces the history and uniforms of the Prussian Garde from 1808 to 1840. This lavishly illustrated volume includes illustrations both of uniforms & flags, mostly original artwork by Stanislav Lyulin. It covers all the changes as the Garde expanded from 8 units in 1808 to 55 units in 1826. Although it is felt best to follow this path through, the vast majority of information refers to the period of the Napoleonic Wars1 vol, 56 pgs 2016 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-210848 Lyulin, S. and Summerfield, Dr. Stephen PRUSSIAN FREIKORPS AND NATIONAL CAVALRY REGIMENTS OF THE NAPOLEONIC WARS : Military Colours Vol. 8 This comprehensive study of uniforms and campaign histories covers the Freikorps established in the Prussian wars of Liberation, most particularly the von Schill Freikorps, but also those of Lutzow, Hellwig, and von Schill's brother. The four National Cavalry regiments are also covered.

The uniforms, as is known, are all covered in extreme detail. This is complimented by the sensational illustrations of Stanislav Lyulin as well of course as illustrations from other sources.1 vol, 75 pgs 2019 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-85100 MacDonald, Captain R.J. ROYAL REGIMENT OF ARTILLLERY:History of the Dress 7.5x11 format, 25 full size color plates, many b/wline drawings.1 vol, 131 pgs 1985 BRISTOL UK, CRECY BOOKS
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1-87850 Marbot, A. LES UNIFORMES DE L'ARMEE FRANCAISE 1439 - 1815 9.25x13, two volumes originally printed in 1848 under the title Costumes Militaires 1439-1815. V1 contains 300 plates of the Ancien Regime and V2 has 150 plates Revolution to Empire.2 vol, 730 pgs 2002 PARIS, EDITIONS QUATUOR
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1-87852 Marbot, A. LES UNIFORMES DE L'ARMEE FRANCAISE V2 1789-1815 9.25x13, volume one has the following plates: the Revolution(50), Consulate(10) and First Empire(90)1 vol, 260 pgs 2007 PARIS, EDITIONS QUATUOR
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1-208800 Marion, Bob and C.S. Grant editor WATERLOO WARRIORS: Selected Uniforms of the Hundred Days To commemorate the 200th anniversary of Waterloo, and not duplicate the torrent of other Waterloo books coming out this year, Bob Marrion created 55 color plates of unusual uniforms of the campaign.1 vol, 64 pgs 2015 UK, PARTIZAN BOOKS
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1-191950 Martin, Yves Les Carabiniers From its creation by the Sun King to the dark days of the Terrible Year, the Carabineros have been, as so aptly put their motto, 'always on the path of honor.' Jealous of their prerogatives, proud of their uniforms and their excellence, the carabinieri are wanted and were the elite of the French cavalry, an example for the rest of this weapon. Become, by their own initiative, the 'grenadiers of the cavalry' at the beginning of the French Revolution, when the time was rather the abolition of privileges, they will go through the wars of the Republic in Germany and Flanders and not intersect the future master of their destiny after 18 Brumaire. They are the victorious campaign of Moreau in 1800 and perhaps this is why the Emperor later stated he knows that 'rifle does not like me.'

However, superb regiments, they will be hoping to join the Imperial Guard, but will just take the first rank in the cavalry of the line and have nominally headed by the military over Bonaparte brothers, Louis, as Colonel-General .

In 1805, they will all major campaigns of the Grand Army they would never leave. They instructed Austerlitz to Waterloo, shining in all the major battles and the battles are obscure.

In this bicentennial year of the campaign of 1809, we had to pay tribute to the rifle which was perhaps the bloodiest campaign. Their loss, so they decided cuirass, and therefore the carabinieri caracol?rent in shining armor of gold.

In this work we review the history of rifle creation to an end after the 1870 war. However most of the work is obviously on the years 1792-1815 when they wrote perhaps the most glorious pages of history. The recall involves both the testimony rare or little known to a large and iconography selected.

The evolution of their uniforms and equipment is obviously not forgotten.
1 vol, 192 pgs 2009 FRANCE, LE LIVRE CHEZ VOUS
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1-89350 Martinet MARTINET LES UNIFORMES DU PREMIER EMPIRE 10x13, 1000 color plates in what is the first book to reproduce so many of his illust. Top quality production, Limited Edition.1 vol, 500 pgs 2008 FRANCE, ED'S DU CANONNIER
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1-73210 Mason, Chris PARAMARINE:Uniforms & Equipment 9x12, 500+ color & b/w photos highlight thisvisual history of the Marine Corps Parachute Unitsin WWII, a wealth of facts/information on allaspects of Paramarine gear and training.1 vol, 240 pgs 2004 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-45330 Maughan, Stephen NAPOLEON'S CAVALRY RECREATED IN COLOR PHOTOS Hundreds of color photos, covers Hussars, Lancers, Cuirassiers and Chasseurs.1 vol, 96 pgs 1997 LONDON, WINDRO & GREENE
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1-47070 Maughan, Stephen NAPOLEON'S INFANTRY & ARTILLERY RECREATED IN COLOR Hundred's of color photos of 1st Empire uniforms, equipment and life on campaigns.1 vol, 96 pgs 1997 LONDON, WINDRO & GREENE
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1-48270 Maughan, Stephen NAPOLEON'S IMPERIAL GUARD RECREATED IN COLOR Hundred's of color photos of 1st Empire uniforms, equipment and life on campaigns.1 vol, 96 pgs 1997 LONDON, WINDRO & GREENE
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1-87030 McNab, Chris Modern Military Uniforms Describes military uniforms since 1945 usingcolor illustrations. Organized by country andregion. Includes regular and irregular forces.1 vol, 224 pgs 2000 US, Chartwell Books
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1-CP6534 Michulec, Robert & Zgonnik, Dmitriy INTO THE CAULDRON:Das Reich on the Eastern Front 8.5x11, (4) color pages1 vol, 52 pgs 2010 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBS
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1-CP6514 Michulec, Robert and Andrew, Stephen WAFFEN SS AT WAR: (1) The Early Years 1939-1942 8.5x11, 4 color pages, lots of b/w photos.1 vol, 52 pgs 2006 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBLISHING
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1-CP6515 Michulec, Robert and Andrew, Stephen WAFFEN SS AT WAR: (2) The Late Years 1943-1944 8.5x11, 4 color pages, lots of b/w photos.1 vol, 52 pgs 2006 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBLISHING
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1-CP6502 Michulec, Robert and Volstad, Ronald WAFFEN SS(2):From Glory to Defeat 1943-1945 8.5x11, (4) color pages, lots b/w photos.1 vol, 52 pgs 1998 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBS
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1-CP6504 Michulec, Robert and Volstad, Ronald WAFFEN SS IN COMBAT 8.5x11, (4) color pages, lots b/w photos.1 vol, 52 pgs 2000 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBS
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1-88572 Miller, David FIGHTING MEN OF WWII: Vol. 2 Allied Forces Uniforms, Equipment and Weapons Designed to be the standard reference on the Americans, British, Soviets, and minor powers. Original photos from museums and private collections as well as new photos of uniforms and equipment. Over-sized at 9x12-inches. 1 vol, 384 pgs 2008 US, STACKPOLE BOOKS
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2-40360 Mirouze, Laurent WORLD WAR TWO INFANTRY IN COLOR PHOTOGRAPHS (31) color plates detail the actual uniforms and equipment worn by all the major powers.1 vol, 64 pgs 1995 LONDON, WINDRO & GREENE
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1-84680 Mirouze, Laurent & Dekerle, Stephane FRENCH ARMY WWI, THE:V1-Mobilization 1914 11.5x10, 1000+ b/w and color photos/illust.1 vol, 522 pgs 2006 AUSTRIA, VERLAG MILITARIA
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1-84682 Mirouze, Laurent & Dekerle, Stephane FRENCH ARMY WWI, THE:V2 1914-1918 11.5x10, 1000+ b/w and color photos/illust of several hundred uniforms, artifacts and weapons from the Musee d l'Armee, other museums and private collections1 vol, 640 pgs 2008 AUSTRIA, VERLAG MILITARIA
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1-12670 Mollo, Andrew THE ARMED FORCES OF WWII: Uniforms, Insignia, and Organization 12x9.5-inch oversize book, the one source for all the uniforms, insignia, and organization of WWII. Includes 365 color drawings.1 vol, 312 pgs 1981 NY, CROWN PUBLISHERS
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1-28760 Mollo, Andrew UNIFORMS OF THE SS:Combined Vol of all six books The organization, uniform and insignia, b/w illust drawings and photos throughout, color camouflage illust, appendices, biblio.1 vol, 528 pgs 1997 LONDON, WINDRO & GREENE
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1-88800 Mollo, Andrew and Malcolm McGregor NAVAL, MARINE & AIRFORCE UNIFORMS OF WWII Blandford book, many color plates.1 vol, 231 pgs 1976 NY, MACMILLAN COMPANY
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1-53000 Mollo, Andrew and Turner, Pierre ARMY UNIFORMS OF WORLD WAR 1 Blandford Color Series, 80 color plates.1 vol, 220 pgs 1977 LONDON, BLANDFORD PUB'ING
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2-22430 Mollo, John and McGregor, Malcolm UNIFORMS OF THE SEVEN YEARS WAR, 1756-63 Classic book contains 172 color illustrations, plus some OOBs and maps.1 vol, 224 pgs 1977 POOLE, BLANDFORD PRESS
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1-220600 Mongin, Jean Marie LA LEGION ETRANGERE 1831-1962: Une Histoire Par L'Uniforme De La Legion Etrangere From the Capture of Algiers to the disbanding of the REP, through the Carlist Wars in Spain, Camerone, the Great War, Bir-Hakeim, and Indochina, this book retraces the history of one of the most famous corps in military history.1 vol, 80 pgs 2019 FRANCE, HEIMDAL
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1-220940 Moran, Jim US MARINE CORPS: Uniforms and Equipment in World War II The United States Marine Corps was one of the phenomena of WWII. Greatly expanded from its pre-war order of battle of scattered defense battalions, overseas garrisons and ship detachments, it became a multi-division force bearing the brunt of the hardest fighting across the whole vast expanse of the Pacific theater of operations.1 vol, 208 pgs 2019 UK, GREENHILL BOOKS
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1-197250 Mount, U. THE GREAT WAR: Men, Uniforms and Materials The book contains 400+ color uniforms, weapons, and objects of the Great War photographs, over 170 historical and mostly unpublished photos, and over 180 explanatory drawings and prints and dioramas.

The book examines every aspect of the military organization of the WWI Austro-Hungarian army by reviewing equipment, uniforms and weapons through an iconography that includes over 700 fine illustrations. All materials, from uniforms to guns, are presented through professional color photos taken in museums and private collectors.

Contents as follows: backpack and the bundling; trenches; spade, knives, and brass knuckles; bludgeon; bayonets; flame thrower; machine guns; grenades; cannons; rifles; Cecchini, telescopes, and periscopes; guns; enemy troops; Alpine; Austro-Hungarian mountain troops; gas war; war of mines; war of the strong; War in Heaven; war at sea; chaplains; special vehicles; rations. 1 vol, 272 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-2118620 Mugnai, Bruno ARMIES OF THE POLISH WAR OF SUCCESSION IN ITALY 1733-1736: Volume 1 This series is devoted to the armies and navies operating in the Italian area during the conflict, which pitted the forces of Emperor Charles VI against those of France, Spain, and the Kingdom of Sardinia, later joined by the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. This series (divided into three volumes) is the first in the series and covers both the events of the war in general and the particular events of the French Armee d'Italie.

Volume 1 deals specifically with historical events, Volume 2 with organization, and Volume 3 with uniforms, equipment, and flags. 1 vol, 90 pgs 2022 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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1-2118621 Mugnai, Bruno ARMIES OF THE POLISH WAR OF SUCCESSION IN ITALY 1733-1736: Volume 2 This series is devoted to the armies and navies operating in the Italian area during the conflict, which pitted the forces of Emperor Charles VI against those of France, Spain, and the Kingdom of Sardinia, later joined by the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. This series (divided into three volumes) is the first in the series and covers both the events of the war in general and the particular events of the French Armee d'Italie.

Volume 1 deals specifically with historical events, Volume 2 with organization, and Volume 3 with uniforms, equipment, and flags. 1 vol, 146 pgs 2022 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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1-2118622 Mugnai, Bruno ARMIES OF THE POLISH WAR OF SUCCESSION IN ITALY 1733-1736: Volume 3 This series is devoted to the armies and navies operating in the Italian area during the conflict, which pitted the forces of Emperor Charles VI against those of France, Spain, and the Kingdom of Sardinia, later joined by the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies. This series (divided into three volumes) is the first in the series and covers both the events of the war in general and the particular events of the French Armee d'Italie.

Volume 1 deals specifically with historical events, Volume 2 with organization, and Volume 3 with uniforms, equipment, and flags. 1 vol, 146 pgs 2022 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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1-966001 Mugnai, Bruno MILITARY HISTORY & UNIFORMS: Issue 1 This issue sees a new chapter in the dissemination of international military history and uniforms. Articles include:

* Chinese Warfare: Neolithic China
* The Venetian Army and Navy in the Holy League War, 1684-99 (Part One)
* Red Grenadiers and Red Chasseurs: The Life Guard of the Princedom of Lucca and Piombino, 1806-1814
* Forgotten Fronts of WWI: German Samoa (Part One)
* Great Illustrators: Eduardo Texeira Coelho (1919-1995)1 vol, 80 pgs 2016 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-53390 Nakata, Tadao & Nelson, Thomas IMPERIAL JAPANESE ARMY & NAVY UNIFORMS & EQUIPMENT Over 1200 color photos/illust, English translation1 vol, 335 pgs 1995 ALEXANDRIA, IRONSIDE INT
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1-198170 Noeske, Rolf and Stefanski, Claus DIE DEUTSCHEN MARINEN 1818-1918 Two volumes of text with image part in a slipcase, 1336 pages, 304 color illustrations, hardcover volume with dust jacket.

After nearly ten years of research, the authors put in a two-volume work of 1336 pages (304 color illustrations) a standard work on the uniforms, weapons, and equipment of the German Navy of 1818 to 1918 -- organization, personnel, career, and rank structures of military and civilian officials. Also included: detailed information about operations of the Marine Corps in the tropics or on the land front in Flanders and color images of many items of clothing and equipment.

Volume 1:
The first volume covers the Prussian Navy uniforms (officers, Marines, and ordinary seamen) from 1818 to 1888, including the Royal Prussian Navy, the Federal Navy, the North German Confederation, and the Imperial German Navy under Kaiser Wilhelm I and Frederick III. Individual grades and careers are examined, including details such as hat bands and firearms.

Volume 2:
The second volume continues through November 1918, and covers the peculiarities of the uniforms, equipment and armament of the ship crews including the khaki and Braundrelluniform the occupation of Kiao-Chow and the clothing of the Marine Expeditionary Force in Cameroon, German Southwest Africa, German East Africa, and China, and the Marine Corps Detachment Scutari. The Marines in Flanders are handled here, as Imperial Naval troops were deployed in ground combat in the trenches and on the coastal front. A variety of Marine Corps battle formations, including flying and floating associations and the shipyards and bases, are presented, including land front uniforms, weapons, and equipment. A comprehensive source and bibliography as well as the separate, detailed color image section, completes the second volume.2 vol, 1336 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-209840 North, Jonathan UNIFORMS OF WORLD WAR II: An Expert Guide To The Uniforms Of Britain, America, Germany, USSR, And Japan, Together With Other Axis And Allied Forces An expert visual history of military personnel, with 600 images of uniforms and contextual analysis.1 vol, 256 pgs 2015 UK, LORENZ BOOKS
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1-45340 Nutt, Tom FRENCH AND INDIAN WARS PAINTING GUIDE:1754-1763 A4, brief description off the units on both sides (14) pgs of full color computer graphics uniform detail, o/b's.1 vol, 48 pgs 1996 UK, OUTPOST WARGAME SERV
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1-45380 Nutt, Tom SPANISH NAPOLEONIC PAINTING GUIDE:pre 1808 A4, details of the 'white coat' Royal Army,(14) pgs of full color computer graphics uniform detail, o/b's.1 vol, 48 pgs 1996 UK, OUTPOST WARGAME SERV
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1-81520 Ortner, Christian and others AUSTRIAN MOUNTAIN TROOPS, THE:1906-1918 9x12, 1000+ b/w & color illust/plates depict the uniforms, equipment and history of these elite troops, many first time seen photos.1 vol, 320 pgs 2005 AUSTRIA, VERLAG MILITARIA
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1-74360 Ortner, M. Christian & Stefan Rest EMPEROR'S COAT IN THE FIRST WORLD WAR, THE 10x12, massive tome, this comprehensive full covers Austro-Hungarian Edged uniforms and equipment from 1914-1918, 1200 color photos oforiginal equipment, 250 period photos.

This 500-page book filled with colour illustrations presents, for the first time, a detailed and systematic view of the uniforms and equipment of the Austro-Hungarian army during the First World War. Over 1200 colour illustrations, some of objects never shown before; from the personal uniform of Kaiser Franz Joseph I to the field grey regulation wear of the common soldier. From the golden Dragoon's helmet to the dull, brown steel helmet of the Isonzo front. 250 contemporary photographs give a vivid impression of how soldiers in the Austro-Hungarian army looked wearing 'The Emperor's Coat' during World War I. This book depicts a changing army, its soldiers marching into battle in 1914 in brightly coloured parade uniforms and returning home in 1918 in worn out field grey uniforms. The individual objects illustrated in the book are photographed in detail from several perspectives. Both the experienced collector and the interested reader can easily detect the type and condition of the piece shown.
1 vol, 500 pgs 2004 AUSTRIA, VERLAG MILITARIA
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1-222190 Palinckx, Werner WINTER UNIFORMS OF THE GERMAN ARMY: Heer, Luftwaffe, Waffen-SS Intended for collectors, historians, model makers, and military history enthusiasts, the book describes the creation of the Winteranzug 42 winter uniform, the first of its kind, and the following versions for the army, air force, and Waffen-SS later in the war. First the complete winter uniform - balaclava, parka, trousers and mittens - is illustrated schematically in all its details.

More than 250 original photos, most never published before, and more than 1,100 color images -- complete views and close-ups -- of contemporary pieces in 15 different camouflage patterns are used to provide a detailed description of the development of the winter uniform during the Second World War. It also deals with several uniforms derived from the original design by Neckermann and describes recognition bands and rank badges created specially for winter uniforms.

This work is based on thirty years of research and collecting by the author. Thanks to the generous collaboration of renowned collectors and museums it is possible to illustrated a unique wealth of original pieces, including several very rare examples.1 vol, 448 pgs 2019 GERMANY, BERLIN ZINNFIGUREN
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1-70230 Palinckx, Werner CAMOUFLAGE UNIFORMS OF THE GERMAN WEHRMACT 9x12, 580+ b/w & color photographs of Headgear,Fallschirmjager & Army Smocks, Padded Uniforms,Leibermuster, Zeltbahen, Tents, Non-RegulationsClothes, Manufacturers and more.1 vol, 240 pgs 2002 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-78082 Pawly, Ronald art work of Hubert de Stuers LES LANCIERS ROUGES DE LA GARDE History of the 2nd Regiment CHEVAU-LEGER LANCIERSDE LA GARDE IMPERIAL. 150+ illust/maps/uniform plates/sketches he made while on campaign1 vol, 336 pgs 2008 BELIGUM, TONDEUR EDITIONS
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1-79420 Peitz, Bernd AFRIKAKORPS:Rommel's Army in Original Color 11x9, 200+ color & b/w photos; besides the WesternDesert it also cover Sicily & Southern Italy.1 vol, 192 pgs 2005 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-85220 Radovic, Branislav FALLSCHIRMAJER:Portraits of German Paratroops 9x12, 160+ sepia photos from the Bundesarchiv in Germany, the vast majority seen here for the first time, mostly full page, a must for the collector.1 vol, 192 pgs 2006 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-67760 Ravetto, Jore Maria UNIFORMES ITALIANOS DE LA GUERRA CIVIL ESPANOLA 5x8, organizational history, (35) color pagesof insignia, patches and uniforms.1 vol, 111 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-839006 Reese, Tim BRITISH UNIFORMS OF THE PENINSULAR WAR:1808-1814 160 plates with textual caption pages accompanying each plate.1 vol, 1 pgs 2008 US, ART OF WARS
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1-839008 Reese, Tim UNIFORMS OF WATERLOO 1815 V2:French Forces 281 plates with textual caption pages accompanying each plate. Digital Illustrations of each Cavalry, Infantry and Artillery Regiment.1 vol, 1 pgs 2008 US, ART OF WARS
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1-839011 Reese, Tim MORIER'S GRENADIERS OF THE BRITISH ARMY 1851 The Embroidered Cloth Miter Cap. 32 plates with Digital illustrations of every Grenadier Regiment1 vol, 1 pgs 2008 US, ART OF WARS
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1-839012 Reese, Tim UNIFORMS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY 1784-1917 46 plates with textual caption pages accompanying each plate.1 vol, 1 pgs 2008 US, ART OF WARS
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1-839019 Reese, Tim UNIFORMS OF THE SCOTTISH REGIMENTS 1707-1914: Vol 1 Mounted Regiments to 42nd Foot. 135 plates with textual caption pages accompanying each plate.1 vol, 1 pgs 2011 US, ART OF WARS
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1-56630 Rentz, Bill GERONIMO:US Airborne Uniforms, Insignia/Equipment Over 600 color & b/w photographs expolore theWWII American Airborne, Glider, Troop Carrier andAirborne Engineers, also some British & Germangear, covers everything.1 vol, 192 pgs 1999 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER PUBLIS'G
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1-196300 Rocco, Keith DE MONDOVI A BORODINO Another nice group of 48 13x9 inch plates on heavy Tintoretto drawing paper plus 16 pages of explanation. Includes battle scenes, men and officer groupings, and more. French Text.1 vol, 0 pgs 2011 PARIS, EDITIONS QUATUOR
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1-47920 Rosignoli, Guido ALPINI:Uniforms and equipment 1850-1980's 8.5x11, (48) full color plates of uniforms, arms,equipment, badges, insignia etc, other b/w illustand photos, all plates and illust have english text, great book.1 vol, 144 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-21720 Rothero, Christopher MEDIEVAL MILITARY DRESS: 1066-1500 Blandford Book with 86 color line drawings.1 vol, 153 pgs 1983 POOLE, BLANDFORD PRESS
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1-CP6503 Rottman, Gordon JUST CAUSE: Intervention in Panama 1989-90 8.5x11, 4 color pages, lots of b/w photos.1 vol, 1 pgs 2007 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBLISHING
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1-CP6509 Rottman, Gordon & Ronald Volstad STALINGRAD INFERNO: The Infantryman's War 8.5x11-inch size. Includes four pages of color illustrations and lots of b/w photos and charts covering battles in and around Stalingrad.1 vol, 52 pgs 2006 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBLISHING
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1-CP6510 Rottman, Gordon & Stephen Andrew SEPTEMBER STORM:The German Invasion of Poland 8.5x11, (4) color pages, lots b/w photos.1 vol, 52 pgs 2005 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBS
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1-CP6512 Rottman, Gordon & Stephen Andrew SOLDAT: Vol. 1 German Soldiers of Eastern Front 1941-43 8.5x11, 4 color pages, lots of b/w photos.1 vol, 52 pgs 2005 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBLISHING
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1-CP6516 Rottman, Gordon & Stephen Andrew SS-ARTILLERIE REGIMENT 4. SS-POLIZIE DIVISION 8.5x11, 4 color pages, lots b/w photos focus on this unit and the SS-Flak-Abteilung 4.1 vol, 52 pgs 2006 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBLISHING
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1-CP6519 Rottman, Gordon & Stephen Andrew BATTLE IN THE EAST:German Army in Russia 8.5x11, (4) color pages1 vol, 52 pgs 2008 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBS
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1-CP6528 Rottman, Gordon and Bujeiro, Ramiro WAFFEN SS IN ACTION 8.5x11, (4) color pages of illust by Bujerio thatshow soldiers in typical uniforms & personal gear.The b/w photos range from the early-war period tothe final 1945 days.1 vol, 52 pgs 2009 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBS
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1-CP6526 Rottman, Gordon and Zgonnik, Dmitriy GERMAN INVASION OF YUGOSLAVIA 1941, THE This 52-page book offers readers lots of b/w andcolor photos/illust/drawings. The full invasionbegan on April 6-8 1941 and by April 17th theYugoslav government had capitulated.1 vol, 52 pgs 2009 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBS
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1-80015 Rousselot, Lucien 015 CUIRASSIERS 1804-1810 11.5x8, double page color prints1 vol, 2 pgs PARIS 1978
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1-80044 Rousselot, Lucien 044 CARABINIERS 1804-1810 11.5x8, double page color prints1 vol, 2 pgs PARIS 1978
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1-80046 Rousselot, Lucien 046 CUIRASSIERS:Officiers 1804-1815 11.5x8, double page color prints1 vol, 2 pgs PARIS 1978
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1-80049 Rousselot, Lucien 049 CHASSEURS A CHEVAL:Officiers 1804-1815 11.5x8, double page color prints1 vol, 2 pgs PARIS 1978
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1-80052 Rousselot, Lucien 052 ARTILLIERE A CHEVAL:Officiers et Trompettes 11.5x8, double page color prints1 vol, 2 pgs PARIS 1978
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1-80065 Rousselot, Lucien 065 CHEVAU-LEGEERS POLONAIS DE LA GARDE:Trompettes 11.5x8, double page color prints1 vol, 2 pgs PARIS 1978
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1-80097 Rousselot, Lucien 097 CHASSEURS A CHEVAL:Trompettes 1804-1815 11.5x8, double page color prints1 vol, 2 pgs PARIS 1978
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1-80102 Rousselot, Lucien 102 CUIRASSIERS:Trompettes 1804-1812(II) 11.5x8, double page color prints1 vol, 2 pgs 1982
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1-2116828 Rowlandson, T. THE UNIFORMS OF BRITISH LOYALIST VOLUNTEER CORPS: 1798-1799 Remastered version of the 1799 book reprints the whole and original manual on platoon and weapons exercise with 87 uniform plates (hand-colored etched title-page and 86 hand-colored etched plates, all by Thomas Rowlandson) covering the Loyal Volunteers of London & Environs, Infantry & Cavalry. Every uniform contain a descriptive text to each color plate.

The British response to perceived danger of Napoleon invading the England was immediate and defiant. Ackermann goes on to note that when the Loyal Volunteers of London were inspected by the King on 21st June 1799 the roll-call of volunteers, manning 11 different positions, totaled just over 12,200 men. The present work serves as a record of that overwhelming show of loyalty, as well as of the uniforms of all the main volunteer forces. In addition, Rowlandson pictures each individual in a particular drill position, the name and details of which are given in the engraved text beneath each figure.1 vol, 80 pgs 2017 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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1-895002 Ruhl, Moritz UNITED STATES ARMY 1888, THE:Imperial Echoes Vol 2 From the twilight of the Indian Wars to the end of the 1900's. Ruhl not only shows the uniforms but includes several pages of rank, branch and service badges along with weapons and headdress.1 vol, 24 pgs 2008 US, UNIFORMOLOGY
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1-190880 Sagvari, Gyorgy HUNGARIAN ARMY 1867-1918, THE 9x12, Uniforms and equipment of the Hungarian Army 1868-1918, 1500+ bw photos, illust and plates.1 vol, 640 pgs 2009 AUSTRIA, VERLAG MILITARIA
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1-70670 Scarlett, James foreword by Stuart Reid ORIGINS & DEVELOPMENT OF MILITARY TARTANS, THE The author describes for the first time how in the 18th century the distinctive setts (patterns) were devised and adopted by the newly-raised Highland Regiments, (8) color pages of setts, inedx.1 vol, 48 pgs 2003 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-212320 Schein, Zammis SOVIET AND MUJAHIDEEN: Uniforms, Clothing, and Equipment in the Soviet-Afghan War 1979-1989 Oversized at 8.5 x11 inches, this book is the first detailed, illustrated guide to the military uniforms, civilian clothing, and equipment worn and used by Soviet soldiers and Mujahideen warriors in Afghanistan from December 1979 to February 1989. With over 500 images, this book presents front-line soldiers, NCOs, and officers in the main combat branches of the Soviet armed forces as well as Mujahideen warriors, actually ordinary Afghans, who were thrust by fate into the midst of a relentless guerrilla war against one of the largest regular armies in the world.

Uniforms presented in this book are assembled in configurations confirmed by wartime photos. All photographs taken for this book are genuine service-issue or private-purchase Soviet and Afghan Mujahideen items. 550+ color illustrations.1 vol, 320 pgs 2016 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-81510 Schlicht, Adolf GERMAN REICHSEHR, THE:1919-1932 9x12, 1000+ b/w & color photos/illust/plates of the birth of the Germany Army prior to WWII.1 vol, 464 pgs 2005 AUSTRIA, VERLAG MILITARIA
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1-69111A Schuchhardt, Peter 11a RUSSIA:Grenadier Regiments 1802-1805 Grenadier Regiments 1802-18051 vol, 1 pgs 2001 GERMANY, P. SCHUCHHARDT
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1-69111B Schuchhardt, Peter 11b RUSSIA:Grenadier Regiments 1802-1805 Grenadier Regiments 1802-18051 vol, 1 pgs 2001 GERMANY, P. SCHUCHHARDT
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1-69145 Schuchhardt, Peter 45 HANSEATIC CITIES: Civil Guard of Hamburg 1 vol, 1 pgs 2004 GERMANY, P. SCHUCHHARDT
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1-69146 Schuchhardt, Peter 46 FRANCE:White Infantry Coats 1806-1807 1 vol, 1 pgs 2004 GERMANY, P. SCHUCHHARDT
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1-69150 Schuchhardt, Peter 50 RUSSIA:Regiments/Uniforms of Nadeshda Durova Regiments/Uniforms of Nadeshda Durova1 vol, 1 pgs 2006 GERMANY, P. SCHUCHHARDT
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1-75440 Schuchhardt, Peter DIE ELBERFELDER BILDERBANDSCHRIFT 8.5x12, 230+ color & 240 b/w figs/plates highlight this book, Elberfeld lay on one of the main travel routes for armies moving during 1813-1819 and the plates provide primary source material.

The book contains both the NIV illustated manuscript, and the images of Peter and the diary Schulten Hackenberg. All three sources independently describe the passage of the French and allied troops by Elber field between 1813 and 1819.


1 vol, 280 pgs 2004 GERMANY, VS BOOKS
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1-47080 Schulze, Carl VIKINGS RECREATED IN COLOR PHOTOS, THE Hundred's of color photos of the Vikings clothing, weapons, armor and homes.1 vol, 96 pgs 1997 LONDON, WINDRO & GREENE
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1-73180 Schuster, Peter & Tiede, Harald UNIFORMS AND INSIGNIA OF THE COSSACKS IN WWII 8.5x11, 400+ b/w & color photographs examines allaspects of various Cossack units in the serving inthe Wehrmacht, includes uniform, badges, flags.1 vol, 160 pgs 2004 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-57560 Sicard, Jacques CHASSEURS D'AFRIQUE History, insignia, uniforms and equipment of the Army of Africa's cavalry of French origin from their creation to disbandment, 250+ color & b/w illust, drawings, photos etc.1 vol, 144 pgs 1999 PARIS, HISTOIRE & COLLECT
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1-58210 Simkin, R. BRITISH ARMY, THE:Past and Present 8x12, eight full color plates with nine to twelvefigures per plate, suitable for framing.1 vol, 10 pgs 19?? LONDON, BELMONT-MAITLAND
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1-81710 Sinclair, James C. McCombe WWII PARADE UNIFORMS OF SOVIET MARSHALS, GENERALS 9x12, 360+ large format color photos & b/w photos,many rare examples of Officer Parade Dress.1 vol, 272 pgs 2005 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-26810 Skilton, Wendy BRITISH MILITARY BAND UNIFORMS:The Cavalry Regim't The full ceremonial uniforms, over 100 b/w and 20+color illust of drum crests, trumpet banners and more.1 vol, 72 pgs 1993 LEICSTER, MIDLAND PUBLISH
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1-26820 Skilton, Wendy HOUSEHOLD DIVISION: British Military Band Uniforms The full ceremonial uniforms, with over 100 black and white and 20+color illustrations of drum crests, trumpet banners, and more.1 vol, 72 pgs 1993 LEICSTER, MIDLAND PUBLISH
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1-212840 Smith, Digby THE UNIFORMS OF THE IMPERIAL GERMAN ARMY OF 1914 Some time ago Bob Marrion approached me to see if we might work together on this project, using his vast collection of contemporary photographs of German soldiers and equipment and his talents as an accomplished artist as a basis, coupled with my German linguistic knowledge and fearsome, two-finger computer-input skills. Unfortunately, Bob has since passed away, but his unique contribution has become a main feature of the book.

The Imperial German army of 1914 was a huge and complex organization, nowhere more so that in the fine detail of its uniforms. By use of the famous Ruhl books and other, similar contemporary publications, it is hoped that much of the mystery surrounding this topic will have been dispelled. The emphasis has been placed on the year of 1914 and the items worn at that time.

Just as in the British army, each regiment and corps had its own identity expressed in its cap, collar and shoulder title badges. Each regiment is listed, together with details of their shoulder straps and any battle honours or other distinctions worn on the helmet plates or other badges. Many of these details are then illustrated in the colour or half-tone plates and drawings.

The main body of this book is based on the 1905 `Rang-und Stammliste der deutschen Armee` by Bredow-Wedel, backed up by the excellent on-line collection of Verlyn L. Bryant`s 'Collar/Shoulder Tabs - Imperial' in the GDC Reference Library at www.GermanDaggers.com.

I am also grateful to Brigadier Charles Grant OBE who made available some of the late Doug Haggar`s colour plates of Imperial German cavalry
It is hoped that this book will open the door to many readers, into the fascinating history behind the imperial Prussian army of 1914, the proud regiments of which faded into history on 6th March 1919.1 vol, 180 pgs 2016 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-13790 Smith, Digby and Michael Chappell ARMY UNIFORMS SINCE 1945 Blandford Color Series, 64 color plates.1 vol, 165 pgs 1980 DORSET, BLANDFORD PRESS
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1-191630 Somers, Johan IMPERIAL RUSSIAN FIELD UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT 1907 This book provides a detailed look into the wide range of uniforms, weapons, and field equipment used by the Imperial Russian Army between 1907 and 1917. 800+ b/w and color images.1 vol, 336 pgs 2010 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-88153 Somers, Johan IMPERIAL GERMAN FIELD UNIFORMS & EQUIPMENT 1907-18 9x12, 600+ color and b/w images cover the Landsturm. Colonial Uniforms in China 1898-1918, Africa and the South seas along with Colonial Police Uniforms and Horse Equipment.1 vol, 384 pgs 2007 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-208700 Somogyi, Gyozo HUNGARIAN SOLDIERS IN THE WORLD WAR: 1914-1918, 1939-1945 Hungarian military uniforms 1914-1945. Very little text. Cover-to-cover color illustrations with captions in Hungarian and English. Series presents the military culture, weaponry, and warfare spanning various historical periods. 1 vol, 112 pgs 2015 HUNGARY
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1-209430 Somogyi, Gyozo FRANCIS JOSEPH'S HUNGARIAN REGIMENTS 1850-1914 Hungarian military uniforms 1850-1914. Very little text. Cover-to-cover color illustrations with captions in Hungarian and English. This great series of uniform guides presents the military culture, weaponry, and warfare spanning various historical periods. 1 vol, 72 pgs 2015 HUNGARY
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1-209440 Somogyi, Gyozo THE HONVED ARMY - THE SOLDIERS OF THE WAR OF INDEPENDENCE: 1848-1849 Hungarian military uniforms 1848-49. Very little text. Cover-to-cover color illustrations with captions in Hungarian. Series presents the military culture, weaponry, and warfare spanning various historical periods.

Includes: Revolution and war - the army uniform - the imperial infantry - the border guard - the old and the new hussar regiments - the National Guard and the volunteer mobile National Guard - The honvedgyalogs?g - the hunters - the army artillery - Technical teams - railways and steamships military use - Voluntary and open teams - the foreign legions and more.1 vol, 116 pgs 2011 HUNGARY
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1-15550 Stadden, Charles LIFE GUARDS, THE:Dress & Appointments 1660-1914 Superb collection of line drawings and color plates.1 vol, 68 pgs 1971 LONDON, ALMARK PUBLISHING
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2-23590 Stadden, Charles COLDSTREAM GUARDS Superb collection of line drawings and color plates1 vol, 84 pgs 1973 LONDON, ALMARK PUBLISHING
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1-19541 Steffen, Randy HORSE SOLDIER, THE 1776-1943:Volume I, 1776-1850 11x12, b/w and color line drawings, text, index, covers the Revolution, War of 1812, Early Frontier1 vol, 195 pgs 1993 NORMAN, UNIV OF OKLAHOMA
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1-19542 Steffen, Randy HORSE SOLDIER, THE 1776-1943:Volume II 1851-1880 11x12, b/w and color line drawings, text, index, covers the Mexican War, ACW and the Indian Wars1 vol, 214 pgs 1993 NORMAN, UNIV OF OKLAHOMA
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1-19543 Steffen, Randy HORSE SOLDIER, THE 1776-1943:Volume III 1881-1916 11x12, b/w and color line drawings, text, index, covers the last of the Indian Wars, the Spanish American War, the Brink of the great War.1 vol, 268 pgs 1993 NORMAN, UNIV OF OKLAHOMA
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2-19543 Steffen, Randy HORSE SOLDIER, THE 1776-1943:Volume III 1881-1916 11x12, b/w and color line drawings, text, index, covers the last of the Indian Wars, the Spanish American War, the Brink of the great War.1 vol, 214 pgs 1977 NORMAN, UNIV OF OKLAHOMA
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2-19544 Steffen, Randy HORSE SOLDIER, THE 1776-1943:Volume IV 1817-1973 11x12, b/w and color line drawings, text, index, covers World War I, the Peacetime Army and World War II1 vol, 214 pgs 1977 NORMAN, UNIV OF OKLAHOMA
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1-210841 Summerfield, Dr Stephen WESTPHALIAN GUARD: Of the Napoleonic Wars - Military Colours Vol. 1 A complete study of the Guard uniforms devised for the Kingdom of Westphalia and including the very obscure information on their flags.1 vol, 48 pgs 2016 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-2108415 Summerfield, Dr Stephen WESTPHALIAN CAVALRY AND STAFF OF THE NAPOLEONIC WARS: Military Colours Vol. 15 Fully illustrated with colour uniform plates. Following on from MC01 on the Westphalian Guard, this volume deals with the uniforms and flags of the cavalry plus the staff.1 vol, 70 pgs 2023 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-2108416 Summerfield, Dr Stephen WESTPHALIAN INFANTRY OF THE NAPOLEONIC WARS: Military Colours Vol. 16 Fully illustrated with colour uniform plates. Following on from MC01 on the Westphalian Guard, this volume deals with the uniforms and flags of the infantry.1 vol, 70 pgs 2023 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-2108410 Summerfield, Dr. Stephen FRENCH INFANTRY OF LOUIS XV V1: Military Colours Vol. 10 This is the first of several volumes on French Infantry uniforms including the Seven Years War period. Stephen presents the known evidence and entangles the confusions that have arisen because of frequent uniforms changes over the period. This first volume studies the 35 Regiments that made up the 'Les Vieux Corps', 'Les Petits Vieux' and the Royal Regiments. over 385 colour illus. of uniforms & incl.105 of flags1 vol, 72 pgs 2020 UK, KEN TROTMAN
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1-2108411 Summerfield, Dr. Stephen FRENCH INFANTRY OF LOUIS XV V2: Military Colours Vol. 11 This is the second of several volumes on French Infantry uniforms including the Seven Years War period. Stephen presents the known evidence and entangles the confusions that have arisen because of frequent uniforms changes over the period. This second volume studies the the 61 Provincial Regiments. Over 400 colour illus. of uniforms & incl.125 of flags1 vol, 72 pgs 2020 UK, KEN TROTMAN
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1-2108412 Summerfield, Dr. Stephen Prussian General Staff:Military Colours Vol. 12 This volume provides a thorough survey of both the uniforms and the function of the Prussian Staff of the Napoleonic Wars including the tactics developed for the Prussian Army post 1812. The huge number of illustrations include the superb artwork by Stanislav Lyulin. 1 vol, 72 pgs 2020 UK, KEN TROTMAN
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1-2108413 Summerfield, Dr. Stephen FRENCH INFANTRY OF LOUIS XV V3: Military Colours Vol. 13 FOREIGN REGIMENTS (1720-66) With over 400 colour illustrations, this volume continues the series on the Infantry of Louis XV by covering the German, Irish, Italian, Scottish and Swiss regiments. Original sources are confusing and uniforms changed throughout the period. Stephen in his characteristically meticulous way presents the best information possible. As with previous volumes, includes plethora of flag illustrations. 1 vol, 72 pgs 2020 UK, KEN TROTMAN
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1-2108414 Summerfield, Dr. Stephen AUSTRIAN LIGHT CAVALRY AND STAFF (1740-1765) Military Colours Vol. 14 Continuing the upgrade of Stephen's original book on Austrian Cavalry of the Seven Years War, this volume deals with dragoon regiments, hussars, chevauleger, Grenz hussar regiments, irregulars (Pandurs) as well as the uniforms of generals. Usual amazing batch of flags & uniforms
Fully illustrated with color uniforms & flags.1 vol, 74 pgs 2021 UK, KEN TROTMAN
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1-210842 Summerfield, Dr. Stephen PRUSSIAN GRENADIERS OF THE SEVEN YEARS WAR - Military Colours Vol. 2 A complete study of the Grenadiers uniforms devised for Prussia. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2016 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-210846 Summerfield, Dr. Stephen PRUSSIAN FREIKORPS AND JAGER OF THE SEVEN YEARS WAR: Military Colours Vol. 6 In Military Colours 6, unravels the complex information available to provide the most thorough study of the extraordinary uniforms of the Freikorps and Jager. These exotic forces were not just colorful martinets, but essential to Frederick the Great's Army and many commanding officers were of the highest caliber and rose to significant rank.1 vol, 72 pgs 2018 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-210847 Summerfield, Dr. Stephen PRUSSIAN FREI-INFANTERIE, MILITIA AND NAVY OF THE SEVEN YEARS WAR: Military Colours Vol. 7 In Military Colours 7, Stephen unravels the complex information available to provide the most thorough study of the extraordinary uniforms of the Frei-Infanterie, Militia, and Navy. These exotic forces were not just colorful martinets, but essential to Frederick the Great's Army and many commanding officers were of the highest caliber and rose to significant rank.1 vol, 72 pgs 2018 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-210849 Summerfield, Dr. Stephen AUSTRIAN CUIRASSIER OF THE SEVEN YEARS WAR: Military Colours Vol. 9 Customers will know that Stephen's AUSTRIAN SEVEN YEARS WAR CAVALRY is now out-of-print. A straight reprint is impracticable because of the volume of new information. For that reason we are dividing the subject and now placing it in our popular Military Colours series.

This is the comprehensive, definitive reference to Austrian heavy cavalry of the period. Do you need it is you already have the original hardback edition? Yes you do. If for no other reason then I would suggest the 44 exquisitely-drawn illustrations of standards would be a reason - not to mention photographs of surviving standards. The truth is that not only is this a thorough overhaul of the information provided (always a tricky area as the original sources conflict so much) but the picture quality has been upgraded to dazzling standard.1 vol, 72 pgs 2019 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-CP6506 Thomas, Paul & Andrew, Stephen MARCH OF THE DEATH'S HEAD DIVISION 8.5x11-inch size. Includes four pages of color illustrations and 140+ b/w photos. Covers division battles from France 1940 to Russia 1941 to Poland 1944 and Hungary 1945.1 vol, 52 pgs 2005 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBLISHING
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1-88025 Thompson, Leroy AMERICA'S COMMANDOS: US Special Forces WWII-Korea V25 G.I. THE ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN SOLDIER, HIS UNIFORM & HIS EQUIPMENT', 15 color pages, lots of b/w photos, 8.5x11.

Each volume in this ongoing series combines detailed and informative captions with over 100 rare and unusual images. These books are a must for anyone interested in American military uniforms and equipment. 1 vol, 72 pgs 2001 LONDON, GREENHILL BOOKS
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1-88030 Thompson, Leroy AIRBORNE FORCES OF THE COLD WARS V30 G.I. THE ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN SOLDIER, HIS UNIFORM & HIS EQUIPMENT', (15) color pages, lots of b/w photos, 8.5x11.1 vol, 72 pgs 2003 LONDON, GREENHILL BOOKS
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1-15560 Thompson, Leroy and Chappell, Michael UNIFORMS OF THE ELITE FORCES Blandford Color Series, includes S.A.S. & American Special Forces, with 80 color line drawings.1 vol, 128 pgs 1982 POOLE UK, BLANDFORD PRESS
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1-209460 Thompson, Scott Lee GERMAN WORLD WAR II REENACTING: The Wehrmacht in Living History Oversized at 8.5x11 inches with 196 color photos of all types of German equipment and reenactors.

This book takes the reader through a full-color look at reenactment of the German military of WWII. Dedicated reenactors have gone to amazing lengths to recreate the Wehrmacht in action. Original tanks and half tracks take to the field once more, alongside uniformed German soldiers.

Everything from tanks to machine guns to can openers and cooking utensils is put to use to recreate not only authentic battles but also the more mundane aspects of wartime life, such as vehicle and weapons maintenance, sleeping, cooking, and trying to survive. The author has selected photos from WWII reenactments around the world, where reenectors have spent enormous amounts of time and money. 1 vol, 200 pgs 2015 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-76700 Thorburn, W. A. FRENCH ARMY REGIMENTS & UNIFORMS:Revolution-1870's 58 plates, 2 in color, text1 vol, 84 pgs 1969 LONDON, ARMS & ARMOUR PRS
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1-68630 Troiani, Don and Earl Coates and Michael McAfee DON TROIANI'S REGIMENTS/UNIFORMS OF THE CIVIL WAR 9x12, 250 color photos, 130 paintings another monumental and comprehensive work on American Civil War Uniforms, Equipment etc.1 vol, 256 pgs 2002 HSRRISBURG, STACKPOLE BKS
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1-18840 U.S. NAVAL INTELLIGENCE introduction Andrew Mollo UNIFORMS & INSIGNIA OF THE NAVIES OF WORLD WAR II 10.5x8 format, (95) color plates of all the major combatants of WWII, along with minor country and neutral navies.1 vol, 112 pgs 1991 ANNAPOLIS, US NAVAL INST
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1-34050 Urwin, Gregory J. illust by Darby Reed UNITED STATES INFANTRY: An Illustrated History 32 color plates and 100+ b/w illustrations detail the US Infantryman from 1775-1918.

History of these men from their colonial origins through the War of 1812, the Mexican War, Civil War, the Indian Wars, the Spanish-American War, and finally to World War I. Describes their strategic and tactical challenges and documents how military leaders responded to changes and implemented new policies. Illustrations accurately depict uniforms, arms, and accouterments. Eight maps of campaigns and more than one hundred black-and-white illustrations accompany the narrative. Bibliography and index.1 vol, 176 pgs 2002 NORMAN, UNIV OF OKLAHOMA
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1-197220 van Hoof, Dr Joep MILITARY UNIFORMS IN THE NETHERLANDS 1752-1800 In 1903, the Military Historical Archive in the Netherlands inherited a large quantity of source material. In this legacy was a volume of illustrations of Dutch military uniform coats, dating from the second half of the eighteenth century, and a series of drawings of uniforms made by Duncan Macalester Loup (1751-1812). Both items are currently in possession of the Netherlands Institute of Military History (NIMH). Owing to their great detail and colorful rendition, these illustrations are one of the treasures of the Institute's collection.

With the publication of this book, the Institute and the Netherlands Army Museum have made this remarkable part of the Netherlands' military heritage accessible to a wide audience. 200+ color illust.1 vol, 320 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-210931 Veltze, Karl GERMAN PARATROOPERS: Volume 1 - Uniforms and Equipment 1936-1945 The books will be indispensable to collectors, uniform enthusiasts and military historians alike. This three-volume work is the most comprehensive and detailed study of the World War II German paratrooper to date, providing in-depth examinations of nearly every uniform item - including all models of jump smocks - and equipment used from the airborne forces' establishment in the mid-1930s to May 1945.

It also extensively covers specific insignia and various unique ephemera. Finally, the work provides in-depth summaries of the operations the Green Devils fought in, from the air assaults on Norway, Belgium's Fort Eben Emael, Holland, and Crete, over ground combat in North Africa, Russia, Italy, and Normandy through the Battle of the Bulge and on to the last days of the Third Reich.

* Chapter I: The Blue-Grey Uniform
* Chapter II: Jump Smocks
* Chapter III: Paratroopers Trousers
* Chapter IV: Footwear
* Chapter V: Tropical and Winter Clothing
* Chapter VI: Special Clothing
* Chapter VII: Non-Standard Clothing

The author and publisher were able to draw on an unprecedented degree of cooperation with collectors and museums from all over the world. The three volumes run to more than 1,000 pages, with thousands of specially commissioned color photographs of original Fallschirmjager artefacts, some of them never shown before, accompanied by many unique period black and white images, many of them hitherto unpublished.1 vol, 360 pgs 2020 GERMANY, ZEUGHAUS VERLAG
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1-210932 Veltze, Karl GERMAN PARATROOPERS: Volume 2 - Uniforms and Equipment 1936-1945 In the 367 pages of this second of the projected three volumes of German Paratroopers - Uniforms and Equipment 1936-1945 the author, Karl Veltze, not only takes a very detailed look at the Fallschirmj?ger helmets - more than a third of this volume is dedicated to them - , but also deals with the paratroopers' special equipment (gasmask bags, hand grenade bags, ammunition bandoleers, medic equipment). The standard field equipment is covered next, followed by a chapter devoted to the individual and crew-served weapons utilized by the German airborne forces; among these are both versions of the special FG 42 paratrooper rifle.The parachutes used by the German paras are examined on 40 pages, whilst the last chapter looks at their drop containers. This volume follows the development of the many pieces of equipment used by the German paratroopers from the early days to the last days of the Third Reich, describing in great detail the characteristics of the various models. Six years of research and collaboration with some of the most important Fallschirmj?ger collections have gone into these volumes so far. Collectors and military enthusiasts will be able to study some of the rarest original pieces and find a lot of interesting and new information in these pages. The full-colour photographs of the various items are accompanied by hundreds of period photos, more than 150 of them not published before, showing helmets, equipment and weapons in wear. Available in English and German. 368 pages 1,250 colour and b/w photos Large format: 8.8' x 11.8' Hard cover with deluxe binding and dust jacket More than 6 years of preparation and research in public and private archives Items from the most advanced collections worldwide were photographed for this series1 vol, 360 pgs 2020 GERMANY, ZEUGHAUS VERLAG
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1-210933 Veltze, Karl GERMAN PARATROOPERS: Volume 3 - Uniforms and Equipment 1936-1945 For collectors, uniform enthusiasts and military historians alike, this three-volume work provides a comprehensive and detailed study of the World War II German paratrooper, including in-depth examinations of nearly every uniform item - including all models of jump smocks - and equipment used from the airborne forces' establishment in the mid-1930s to May 1945.

It also extensively covers specific insignia and various unique ephemera. Finally, the work provides in-depth summaries of the operations the Green Devils fought in, from the air assaults on Norway, Belgium's Fort Eben Emael, Holland, and Crete, over ground combat in North Africa, Russia, Italy, and Normandy through the Battle of the Bulge and on to the last days of the Third Reich.

This drew on cooperation from collectors and museums from all over the world. The three volumes run to more than 1,000 pages, with thousands of specially commissioned color photographs of original Fallschirmjager artifacts, some of them never shown before, accompanied by many unique period black and white images, many of them hitherto unpublished.

Volume III: Insignia, Documents, Ephemera and Battles
* Chapter 1: Paratroopers of the Army and others
* Chapter 2: Paratrooper Badges, Cuff Titles, Unit Badges and Awards
* Chapter 3: Dog Tags and Personal Documents
* Chapter 4: Individual Groupings
* Chapter 5: Mementos, Books and Printed Material
* Chapter 6: Battle Honors of the Paratroopers (uniformed mannequins)1 vol, 376 pgs 2020 GERMANY, ZEUGHAUS VERLAG
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1-2116810 Viskovatov, A.V. translated by Mark Conrad UNIFORMS OF RUSSIAN ARMY DURING THE NAPOLEONIC WAR: Vol. 5 - Guard Infantry and Cavalry 1796-1801 This volume is related to the Russian Army during the Czar Paul I era, and are about the Guard infantry and cavalry regiments (part 1). Compiled at Saint Petersburg during the year from 1837 and 1851, the Historical Description of the Clothing and Arms of the Russian Army has had an enormous impact and great importance for the study on the history of Russian costume and uniformology development over the past centuries.

There are various ancient editions of the work but Mark Conrad's translation is the first one and the best, remaining true to the original structure and essential style of the text. Conrad's comprehensive translation is an indispensable resource for today's historian, strategists, and scholars.

The Viskovatov's enormous work is based on a great quantity of archival documents and contains four thousand colored and b/w illustrations. It is composed by 30 or 34 volumes (1st edition 1-30, St. Petersburg, 1841-62, and 2nd edition Vols. 1-34, St. Petersburg - Novosibirsk - Leningrad, 1899-1948). The topics discussed start from the early czars until the late nineteenth century.

Our new edition has enriched the book with the plates: we revised and colored many of the images so far available just in black and white, as well we found some rare color plates with the collaboration of private collectors. These, together with the first ever English translation, make our collection exclusive and of great value. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2017 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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1-2116815 Viskovatov, A.V. translated by Mark Conrad UNIFORMS OF RUSSIAN ARMY DURING THE NAPOLEONIC WAR: Volume 10 - Reign of Alexander I Cavalry: Cuirassier, Dragoons & Horse-Jager Covers Russian cavalry regiments 1801 to 1825 during the Czar Alexander I era -- originally called Historical Description of the Clothing and Arms of the Russian Army, Compiled at Saint Petersburg from 1837 and 1851, Mark Conrad's translation is the first one and the best, remaining true to the original structure and essential style of the text.

All told, Viskovatov's enormous work is based on a great quantity of archival documents and contains 4000 colored and b/w illustrations. It is composed of 30 or 34 volumes (1st edition 1-30, St. Petersburg, 1841-62, and 2nd edition Vols. 1-34, St. Petersburg - Novosibirsk - Leningrad, 1899-1948).

Topics discussed start from the early czars until the late 19th century. Our new edition has revised the plates, including coloring many of the images so far available just in black and white. Also includes some rare color plates from private collectors.1 vol, 126 pgs 2017 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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1-2116818 Viskovatov, A.V. translated by Mark Conrad UNIFORMS OF RUSSIAN ARMY DURING THE NAPOLEONIC WAR: Volume 13 - Cavalry: Hussars, Lancers and Gendarmes Next volume in the series covers Cavalry: hussars, lancers and gendarmes -- 1801 to 1825 -- during the Czar Alexander I era.

All told, Viskovatov's enormous work is based on a great quantity of archival documents and contains 4000 colored and b/w illustrations. It is composed of 30 or 34 volumes (1st edition 1-30, St. Petersburg, 1841-62, and 2nd edition Vols. 1-34, St. Petersburg - Novosibirsk - Leningrad, 1899-1948).

Our new edition has revised the plates, including coloring many of the images so far available just in black and white. Also includes some rare color plates from private collectors.1 vol, 138 pgs 2017 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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1-2116819 Viskovatov, A.V. translated by Mark Conrad UNIFORMS OF RUSSIAN ARMY DURING THE NAPOLEONIC WAR: Volume 14 - The Garrison, Invalid, Medical & Veterinary Corps Next volume in the series covers The Garrison, Invalid, Medical & Veterinary Corps-- 1801 to 1825 -- during the Czar Alexander I era.

All told, Viskovatov's enormous work is based on a great quantity of archival documents and contains 4000 colored and b/w illustrations. It is composed of 30 or 34 volumes (1st edition 1-30, St. Petersburg, 1841-62, and 2nd edition Vols. 1-34, St. Petersburg - Novosibirsk - Leningrad, 1899-1948).

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1-2116824 Viskovatov, A.V. translated by Mark Conrad UNIFORMS OF RUSSIAN ARMY DURING THE NAPOLEONIC WAR: Volume 19 - The Guard Garrison, Invalids, Equipage and Other Corps Next volume in the series covers The Guard garrison, invalids, equipage and other corps -- 1801 to 1825 -- during the Czar Alexander I era.

All told, Viskovatov's enormous work is based on a great quantity of archival documents and contains 4000 colored and b/w illustrations. It is composed of 30 or 34 volumes (1st edition 1-30, St. Petersburg, 1841-62, and 2nd edition Vols. 1-34, St. Petersburg - Novosibirsk - Leningrad, 1899-1948).

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1-2151511 Viskovatov, A.V. translated by Mark Conrad UNIFORMS OF THE RUSSIAN ARMY DURING THE YEARS 1825-1855: Volume 11 - Service Troops, Medical, Civilian and Others Compiled at Saint Petersburg during the years from 1837 and 1851, the Historical Description of the Clothing and Arms of the Russian Army has had an enormous impact and great importance for the study on the history of Russian costume and uniformology development.

This volume is related to the Russian Army during the Czar Nicolas Ist era, and are about the Service troops, medical, civilian, and others in use from 1825 to 1855.

The topics discussed start from the early czars until the late 19th century. Our new edition has enriched the book with the plates: we revised and colored many of the images so far available just in black and white, as well we found some rare color plates with the collaboration of private collectors.1 vol, 144 pgs 2017 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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1-68030 von Ottenfeld and O. Tauber DIE OSTERREICHISCHE ARMEE 1700-1867 This work stands among the top ten uniform worksof all time, (102) loose color plates + (2) volsof text, standard quarto (9.5x12).3 vol, 972 pgs 2002 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-26981 Walton, Lt. Colonel P.S. SIMKIN'S SOLDIERS:The British Army im 1890, Vol#1 The Cavalry The Cavalry, Royal Artillery & Royal Marines. B/W illust, drawings, (18) color plates.1 vol, 112 pgs 1981 LONDON, THE VICTORIAN MIL
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1-26982 Walton, Lt. Colonel P.S. SIMKIN'S SOLDIERS:The British Army in 1890, Vol#2 The Infantry The Cavalry, Royal Artillery & Royal Marines. B/W illust, drawings, (18) color plates.1 vol, 112 pgs 1981 LONDON, THE VICTORIAN MIL
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1-83774 Warner, Jeff US NAVY UNIFORMS IN WWII:Vol 4 1940-1942 with CD 9x12, 800+ color and b/w photos detail all aspects of uniforms, insignia, equipment, biblio, index.1 vol, 320 pgs 2007 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-83775 Warner, Jeff US NAVY UNIFORMS IN WWII:Vol 5 1943-46 with CD 9x12, 800+ color and b/w photos detail all aspects of uniforms, insignia, equipment. Includes women's WAVE, Nurse Corps and Flight Nurse uniforms.1 vol, 320 pgs 2007 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-55510 Webster, David and Nelson, Chris UNIFORMS OF THE SOVIET UNION, 1918-1945 8.5x11, covers the Army, Air Force, Navy, GPU,OGPU, NKVD, 700+ color photos cover every aspect.1 vol, 272 pgs 1998 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER PUBLIS'G
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1-83780 Werner, Brett UNIFORMS, EQUIPMENT & WEAPONS OF THE AEF IN WWI 9x12, 800+ color and b/w photos detail all aspects of American Expeditionary Forces in WWI.1 vol, 288 pgs 2006 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-28750 Wilkinson, Frederick BATTLE DRESS One volume on uniforms, badges, buttons, buckles, belts, caps etc, color & b/w illust, plates, index1 vol, 252 pgs 1970 LONDON, GUINNESS BOOKS
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1-64380 Willing, Paul illust by Charles Vernier LES UNIFORMES del'ARMEE FRANCASIE de 1660 a 1845 oversized at 10.5x14 inches, 350+ color uniform illust. (English and French text). Uniforms grouped by category (Hussars, Artillery, Dragoons, Infantry of the Line - Grenadiers, Infantry of the Line - Chasseurs, etc. Each color plate has six or so figures, arranged left to right in chronological order. Not consistent, in that some do go 1660 to 1845, but others more narrow time period, like Military Schools 1785 - 1841. 1 vol, 144 pgs 2000 PARIS, CHARLES HERISSEY
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1-209700 Windrow, Martin WARRIORS - Fighting men and their uniforms From ancient times to the present day, the world's finest warriors have been marked out by a stunning variety of dress, tactics and equipment. This splendid collection of artwork and commentaries illustrates famous combatants from all the ages of military history, bringing them to life in incredible colour and detail. From the gleaming plate armour of the medieval knight to the sleek camouflage gear of modern special ops forces, from the distinctive attire of the Japanese samurai to the ballistic armour and modern electronics of Russia's elite Spetsnaz, this is an unmissable tour of history's most impressive fighting men. 1 vol, 320 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-56750 Windrow, Richard and Hawkins, Tim US ARMY UNIFORMS 1941-45 IN COLOR PHOTOGRAPHS 9x12, uses authentic uniforms, equipment & weaponsto describe the WW2 GI, over 250 color photos.1 vol, 144 pgs 1993 OSCEOLA, MOTORBOOKS LTD
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1-86640 Woelflein, Andrew HERBERT KNOTEL'S GERMAN ARMIES IN COLOR 9x12, 130+ color & b/w illust/drawings many never seen before, covers the German Armies of the 18th to 20th century.1 vol, 144 pgs 2007 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-73190 Wooley, Charles IN THE SERVICE OF THE KAISER 9x12, 120 large format color & b/w plates depictthe Uniform & Equipment of the WWI German Soldierat paimted by Soldier-Artist Friedrich Scharf, amust for students of the German Forces.1 vol, 120 pgs 2004 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-63270 Woolley, Charles KAISER'S ARMY IN COLOR, THE:Carl Becker Plates 9x12, 130+ color plates, superb resource for theImperial German Army 1890-19101 vol, 144 pgs 2000 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-68230 Woolley, Charles GERMAN UNIFORMS, INSIGNIA & EQUIPMENT 1918-1923 9x12, 300+ color and b/w photos/illust of theFreikorps, Reichswehr, Vehicles and weapons.1 vol, 176 pgs 2002 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-210844 Wright, D WURTTEMBERG INFANTRY OF THE NAPOLEONIC WARS: Military Colours Vol. 4 The Wurttemberg army from 1800-1815 is interesting from an organizational point of view, with Guard infantry, cavalry and artillery, a genuine Light Brigade of two Jager (rifle) and two Light Infantry battalions (usually brigaded with light cavalry and horse artillery to form a vanguard), three types of line cavalry (Chevaulegers, Jager-zu-Pferd, and Dragoner) and line horse and foot artillery.

The uniforms were impressive: Guard infantry like the French Grenadiers of the Imperial Guard, line infantry in dark blue coats with different regimental facings and flags, Jager and light infantry in green. This volume is full of his superb illustrations.1 vol, 56 pgs 2016 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-210845 Wright, D WURTTEMBERG CAVALRY, ARTILLERY AND STAFF OF THE NAPOLEONIC WARS - Military Colours Vol. 5 Continuing this best-selling series, David Wright completes the coverage of the Wurttemberg army, illustrated with his superb color diagrams of uniforms and of course flags. Illustrated throughout in color.1 vol, 56 pgs 2017 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-968010 Aloni, Shlomo 010 SIX-DAY WAR 1967: Operation Focus and the 12 hours That Changed the Middle East On one day in June, the balance of air power in the Middle East was turned upside down by perhaps the most ruthlessly effective air superiority campaign in history -- Operation Moked, or Focus.

In 1967, the Israeli Air Force was outnumbered more than two to one by the jets of hostile Egypt, Syria, Jordan, and Iraq. Operation Focus was Israel's ingenious strike plan to overturn the balance. At 0745hrs on June 6, Israeli jets hit Egypt's airfields simultaneously, first bombing runways and then strafing aircraft. Another 20 follow-up missions were already in the air, initially scheduled to hit every five minutes.

This new history of Operation Focus explains how the concept for Focus was devised and meticulously planned, the astonishing rate of serviceability and turnaround speed it required from ground crews, and how the relentless tempo of strikes shattered one air force after another. It is the story of how Israel's victory in the Six-Day War began with a single, shocking day.1 vol, 96 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-968028 Bourque, Stephen 028 D-DAY 1944: The Deadly Failure of Allied Bombing June 6 Despite an initial successful attack performed by the Allied forces, the most crucial phase of the operation, which was the assault from the Eighth Air Force against the defenses along the Calvados coast, was disastrous. The bombers missed almost all of their targets, inflicting little damage to the German defenses, which resulted in a high number of casualties among the Allied infantry. The primary cause of this failure was that planners at Eighth Air Force Headquarters had changed aircraft drop times at the last moment, to prevent casualties amongst the landing forces, without notifying either Eisenhower or Doolittle. This book examines this generally overlooked event in detail and offers a new perspective on a little-known air campaign packed with illustrations, maps, and diagrams.1 vol, 80 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-968031 Cleaver, Thomas 031 GOTHIC LINE 1944-45: The USAAF Starves Out the German Army By late 1944, the Italian Campaign was secondary to the campaigns in France, and Allied forces were not strong enough to break the Germans' mighty Gothic Line. These fortifications were supplied by rail through the Alps, with trains arriving hourly and delivering 600,000 tons of supplies a month, enough to keep the German Army going forever.

But in the bitter winter of 1944-45, the mighty Gothic Line would be defeated by American air power in one of the most pivotal but least-known air campaigns of World War II. It would not be a direct assault; instead Operation Bingo would ruthlessly cut the Germans' supply lines and leave them starved. However, it would not be easy. The rail routes were defended by a formidable array of heavy flak, and every raid was expected. Conditions were freezing, and even in electric flying suits, men suffered both hypoxia and frostbite.

By the end of February, the previous eight-hour rail journey took the Germans 3-4 days on the wrecked railroad, and soon supplies were barely enough to keep the army alive. On April 12, the Allied ground attack began, and within 10 days the German command in Northern Italy sued for surrender, the first German force in Europe to do so.

Packed with first-hand accounts and rare photos from the 57th Bomb Wing Archives, this book is a fascinating history of the most successful US battlefield interdiction campaign in history, immortalized in the writing of bombardier Joseph Heller, in his novel Catch 22.1 vol, 80 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-968016 Corum, James 016 Legion Condor 1936-3911:The Luftwaffe develops Blitzkrieg in the Spanish Civil War The bombing of Guernica has become a symbol of Nazi involvement in the Spanish Civil War, but the extent of the German commitment is often underestimated. The Luftwaffe sent 20,000 officers and men to Spain from 1936 to 1939, and the Condor Legion carried out many missions in support of the Spanish Nationalist forces and played a lead role in many key campaigns of the war. Aircraft that would play a significant role in the combat operations of World War II (the Heinkel 11 bomber, the Me 109 fighter, and others) saw their first action in Spain, fighting against the modern Soviet fighters and bombers that equipped the Republican Air Force. Condor Legion bombers attacked Republican logistics and transport behind the lines as well as bombing strategic targets, German bombers and fighters provided highly effective close air support for the front-line troops, and German fighters and anti-aircraft units ensured Nationalist control of the air.

The experience garnered in Spain was very important to the development of the Luftwaffe. The war allowed them to hone and develop their tactics, train their officers, and to become the most practised air force in the world at conducting close support of ground troops. In effect, the Spanish Civil War proved to be the training ground for the Blitzkrieg which would be unleashed across Europe in the years that followed. In this rigorous new analysis, Legion Condor expert James Corum explores both the history and impact of the Luftwaffe's engagement during the Spanish Civil War and the role that engagement played in the development of the Luftwaffe strategy which would be used to such devastating effect in the years that followed.
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1-968022 Corum, James 022 NORWAY 1940: The Luftwaffe's Scandinavian Blitzkrieg Discusses the use of air power during Germany's invasion of Norway, including long-range bombing, reconnaissance, transporting large numbers of troops, and supply of ground forces over great distances. The Luftwaffe also ensured the failure of the Allied counter-offensive in central Norway in April and May 1940.1 vol, 80 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-968023 Corum, James 023 HOLLAND 1940: The Luftwaffe's first setback in the West The German invasion of the Netherlands was meant to be a lightning-fast surgical strike, aimed at shoring up the right flank of the assault on France and Belgium. With a bold plan based largely on Luftwaffe air power, air-landing troops, and the biggest airborne assault yet seen, a Dutch surrender was expected within 24 hours.

But the Netherlands possessed Europe's first fully integrated anti-aircraft network, as well as modern and competitive aircraft. On 10 May, the German attack was only partly successful, and the Dutch fought on for another four days. On the fifth day, with its original strategy having largely failed, the Luftwaffe resorted to terror-bombing Rotterdam to force a surrender.

Explaining the technical capabilities and campaign plans of the two sides, and charting how the battles were fought, this fascinating book reassesses this little-known part of World War II. Author Ryan K. Noppen argues that while the Holland campaign was a tactical victory for Germany, the ability of the well-prepared but outnumbered Dutch to inflict heavy losses was a warning of what would come in the Battle of Britain.1 vol, 80 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-968033 Corum, James 033 BLOODY APRIL 1917: The Birth of Modern Air Power Examines how 1917 air battles over the Western Front, known as Bloody April, caused Allied forces to reassess their approach to the use of airpower by considering well-known problems such as technology and training doctrine, but also how the artillery-aircraft combination had to work in late-WW I ground offensives. Analyses what each side got wrong and describes little-known parts of the April campaign, such as both sides' use of strategic bombing with heavy aircraft. Also considers the German use of advanced high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft with oxygen and heated suits while detailing the exploits of the infamous Red Baron Manfred von Richthofen.1 vol, 80 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-968018 Davies, Peter 018 Ho Chi Minh Trail 1964-73: Steel Tiger, Barrel Roll, and the secret air wars in Vietnam and Laos The Trails War formed a major part of the so-called 'secret war' in South East Asia, yet for complex political reasons, including the involvement of the CIA, it received far less coverage than campaigns like Rolling Thunder and Linebacker. Nevertheless, the campaign had a profound effect on the outcome of the war and on its perception in the USA.

In the north, the Barrel Roll campaign was often operated by daring pilots flying obsolete aircraft, as in the early years, US forces were still flying antiquated piston-engined T-28 and A-26A aircraft. The campaign gave rise to countless heroic deeds by pilots like the Raven forward air controllers, operating from primitive airstrips in close contact with fierce enemy forces. USAF rescue services carried out extremely hazardous missions to recover aircrew who would otherwise have been swiftly executed by Pathet Lao forces, and reconnaissance pilots routinely risked their lives in solo, low-level mission over hostile territory.

Further south, the Steel Tiger campaign was less covert. Arc Light B-52 strikes were flown frequently, and the fearsome AC-130 was introduced to cut the trails. At the same time, many thousands of North Vietnamese troops and civilians repeatedly made the long, arduous journey along the trail in trucks or, more often, pushing French bicycles laden with ammunition and rice. Under constant threat of air attack and enduring heavy losses, they devised extremely ingenious means of survival.

The campaign to cut the trails endured for the entire Vietnam War but nothing more than partial success could ever be achieved by the USA. This illustrated title explores the fascinating history of this campaign, analysing the forces involved and explaining why the USA could never truly conquer the Ho Chi Minh trail.
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1-968027 Dildy, Douglas 027 BIG WEEK 1944: Operation Argument and the Breaking of the Jagdwaffe Air Combat series. Analysis of US' legendary 'Big Week' air campaign which enabled the Allies to gain air superiority before D-Day. In February 1944, the Allies conceived and fought history's first-ever successful offensive counter-air (OCA) campaign, Operation Argument or 'Big Week.'

Heavy bombers, escorted by the new long-range P-51 Mustang, attacked German aircraft factories aimed to slash aircraft production and force the Luftwaffe into combat, allowing the new Mustangs to take their toll on the German interceptors. Illustration-packed account explains how the Allies finally began to win air superiority over Europe, and how Operation Argument marked the beginning of the Luftwaffe's fall.
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1-968035 Galeotti, Mark 035 AFGHANISTAN 1979-88: Soviet Air Power Against the Mujahideen Examines the rebel, Kabul government, and Soviet operations in Afghanistan, drawing deeply on Western and Russian sources, and including after-action analyses from the Soviet military. Using maps, battlescenes and detailed 'Bird's Eye Views', paints a comprehensive picture of the air war and describes how, arguably, it was Soviet air power that made the difference, turning defeat into stalemate.

From the high-level bombing raids that blasted rebel-held mountain valleys, to the Mi-24 helicopter gunships and Su-25 jets that accompanied every substantial army operation, Soviet control of the air was a crucial battlefield asset. Vital to every aspect of its operations, Mi-8 helicopters ferried supplies to remote mountain-top observation points and took the bodies of fallen soldiers on their last journey home in An12 'Black Tulips.'

But this was not a wholly one-sided conflict. Even before the Afghan rebels began to acquire man-portable surface-to-air missiles such as the controversial US 'Stinger,' they aggressively and imaginatively adapted. They learnt new techniques of camouflage and deception, set up ambushes against low-level attacks, and even launched daring raids on airbases to destroy aircraft on the ground.1 vol, 80 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-968025 Hallion, Richard 025 DESERT STORM 1991 The Most Shattering Air Campaign in History Air Combat series. Analysis of the Desert Storm air campaign fought against Saddam Hussein's Iraq, which shattered the world's fourth-largest army and sixth-largest air force and revolutionized the world's ideas about modern air power. It was a 39-day air campaign followed by a four-day ground assault. It began with an opening night that smashed Iraq's advanced air defense system, and allowed systematic follow-on strikes to savage its military infrastructure and field capabilities. When the Coalition tanks finally rolled into Iraq, it was less an assault than an occupation. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-968034 Hiestand, William 034 STALINGRAD AIRLIFT 1942-43: The Luftwaffe's Broken Promise to Sixth Army Destruction of the German 6th Army at Stalingrad was also accompanied by a significant decline in the Luftwaffe tasked with supplying the Army. Despite accumulating aircraft from all over the Reich, weather problems, lack of adequate maintenance facilities, and growing Soviet AA and fighter defenses ultimately prevented the Luftwaffe from supplying the minimum 300 tons of supplies per day needed by Sixth Army, much less the 750 tons needed for full effectiveness. In the end, about 130 tons per day were delivered on average as losses piled up. Includes the usual Osprey strategic diagrams and maps, archive photos, and artwork.1 vol, 80 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-968007 Konstam, Angus 007 SINK THE TIRPITZ: 1942-44 - The RAF and Fleet Air Arm Duel with Germany's Mighty Battleship When Germany invaded the Soviet Union in the summer of 1941, Stalin requested help from the Western Allies. The result was the Arctic Convoys - the opening of a sea route from Britain to Northern Russia, used to supply the Soviets with vitally-needed war materials. This route passed close to German-occupied Norway, and so in January 1942 the newly-completed battleship Tirpitz - sister of the Bismarck - was sent there, to form the core of the naval force stationed in Northern Norway to intercept these convoys.

For more than two years, Tirpitz remained a latent threat to the Allies, and despite fuel shortages her occasional sorties posed a grave threat to Allied shipping. So, the sinking of the battleship became a major priority for the British. The fjords where she lurked were strongly-defended, rendering naval attack virtually impossible. So, unless she could be caught at sea, she had to be destroyed by other means.

In the spring of 1942 the Royal Air Force launched three heavy bombing raids on the battleship's anchorage, but no hits were scored. The following autumn she was damaged during a midget submarine attack, and moved to a more secure anchorage. A lack of bombers caused a hiatus in these air attacks, but they were resumed in 1944, by which time the Fleet Air Arm had the resources to join in the air campaign. The most sustained of these naval air operations was Operation Goodwood, but like the others, its results were disappointing. It was now clear that only heavy bombers dropping especially heavy bombs could do the job.

So, that autumn the RAF launched the first of three large-scale attacks using Lancaster bombers armed with enormous Tallboy bombs. In the first, code-named Operation Parvane, the Tirpitz was badly damaged. In the third air attack, carried out in November 1944, the battleship was hit three times, and she capsized and sank, taking most of her crew down with her. Her passing broke German naval power in Arctic waters.1 vol, 96 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-968020 Konstam, Angus 020 SINKING FORCE Z 1941The day the Imperial Japanese Navy killed the Battleship In late 1941, war was looming with Japan, and Britain's empire in southeast Asia was at risk. The British government decided to send Force Z, which included the state-of-the-art battleship Prince of Wales and the battlecruiser Repulse, to bolster the naval defences of Singapore, and provide a mighty naval deterrent to Japanese aggression. These two powerful ships arrived in Singapore on 2 December - five days before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. But crucially, they lacked air cover. On 9 December Japanese scout planes detected Force Z's approach in the Gulf of Thailand. Unlike at Pearl Harbor, battleships at sea could manoeuvre, and their anti-aircraft defences were ready. But it did no good. The Japanese dive-bombers and torpedo-bombers were the most advanced in the world, and the battle was one-sided.

Strategically, the loss of Force Z was a colossal disaster for the British, and one that effectively marked the end of its empire in the East. But even more importantly, the sinking marked the last time that battleships were considered to be the masters of the ocean. From that day on, air power rather than big guns would be the deciding factor in naval warfare.1 vol, 80 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-968009 Lardas, Mark 009 JAPAN 1944-45: LeMay's B-29 Strategic Bombing Campaign The air campaign that incinerated Japan's cities was the first and only time that independent air power has won a war.

As the United States pushed Imperial Japan back towards Tokyo Bay, the US Army Air Force deployed the first of a new bomber to the theater. The B-29 Superfortress was complex, troubled, and hugely advanced. But at the time, no strategic bombing campaign had ever brought about a nation's surrender.

This analysis explains why the B-29s struggled at first, and how General LeMay devised radical and devastating tactics that began to systematically incinerate Japanese cities and industries and eliminate its maritime trade with aerial mining. It explains how and why this campaign was so uniquely successful, and how gaps in Japan's defenses contributed to the B-29s' success.1 vol, 96 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-968015 Lardas, Mark 015 BATTLE OF THE ATLANTIC 1939-41: RAF Coastal Command's Hardest Fight against the U-boats At the start of World War II, few thought the U-boat would be as devastating as it proved to be. But convoys and sonar-equipped escorts proved inadequate to defend the Allies' merchantmen, and the RAF's only offensive weapon was the anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft. For RAF Coastal Command, the first two years of the war were the hardest. Although starved of resources, operating with outdated aircraft and often useless weaponry, they were still the only force that could take the fight to the U-boats.

But in these two years, the RAF learned what it needed to win the Battle of the Atlantic. Gradually developing new tactics and technology, such as airborne radar, signals intelligence, and effective weaponry, the Allies ended 1941 in a position to defeat Donitz's growing fleet of U-boats. This book, the first of two volumes, explains of how the RAF kept the convoys alive against the odds, and developed the force that would prevail in the climactic battles of 1942 and 1943.1 vol, 96 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-968021 Lardas, Mark 021 Battle of the Atlantic 1942-45: The climax of World War II's greatest naval campaign Second of two volumes explores the climactic events of the Battle of the Atlantic and reveals how air power -- both maritime patrol aircraft and carrier aircraft -- ultimately proved to be the Allies' most important weapon in one of the most bitterly fought naval campaigns of World War II.

As 1942 opened, both Nazi Germany and the Allies were ready for the climactic battles of the Atlantic to begin. Germany had 91 operational U-boats, and over 150 in training or trials. Production for 1942-44 was planned to exceed 200 boats annually. Karl Donitz, running the Kriegsmarine's U-boat arm, would finally have the numbers needed to run the tonnage war he wanted against the Allies.

Meanwhile, the British had, at last, assembled the solution to the U-boat peril. Its weapons and detection systems had improved to the stage that maritime patrol aircraft could launch deadly attacks on U-boats day and night. Airborne radar, Leigh lights, Magnetic Anomaly Detection (MAD) and the Fido homing torpedo all turned the anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft into a submarine-killer, while shore and ship-based technologies such as high-frequency direction finding and signals intelligence could now help aircraft find enemy U-boats.

Following its entry into the war in 1941, the United States had also thrown its industrial muscle behind the campaign, supplying VLR Liberator bombers to the RAF and escort carriers to the Royal Navy. The US Navy also operated anti-submarine patrol blimps and VLR aircraft in the southern and western Atlantic, and sent its own escort carriers to guard convoys.
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1-968026 Lardas, Mark 026 TRUK 1944-45: The Destruction of Japan's Central Pacific Bastion Examines the rise and fall of Truk as a Japanese air and naval bastion and explains how in two huge raids, American carrier-based aircraft in Operation Hailstone reduced it to irrelevance. Also covers the little-known story of how the USAAF used the ravaged base as a live-fire training ground for its new B-29s -- whose bombing raids ensured Truk could not be reactivated by the Japanese. The pressure on Truk was kept up right through 1945 when it was also used as a target for the 509th Composite Squadron to practice dropping atomic bombs and by the British Pacific Fleet to hone its pilots' combat skills prior to the invasion of Japan.1 vol, 80 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-968029 Lardas, Mark 029 THE KAMIKAZE CAMPAIGN 1944-45: Imperial Japan's Last Throw of the Dice Examines the decisions behind the kamikaze campaign, how it developed, how it became a key part of Japanese strategy, and the missions themselves. Although the attacks started on an almost ad hoc basis, the kamikaze soon became a major Japanese policy. By the end of the war, Japan was manufacturing aircraft specifically for kamikaze missions, including a rocket-powered manned missile. A plan for a massive use of kamikazes to defend the Japanese Home Islands from invasion was developed, but never executed because of Japan's surrender in August 1945. Packed with diagrams, maps and 3D reconstructions of the attacks, this book also assesses the Allied mitigation techniques and strategies and the reasons and the degree to which they were successful.1 vol, 80 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-968032 Lardas, Mark 032 ARCTIC CONVOYS 1942: The Luftwaffe Cuts Russia's Lifeline In 1942, Luftwaffe air power made the difference with crew and strike aircraft trained and equipped for torpedo attacks from bases in northern Norway. Between spring and autumn 1942, Germany was winning the battle of the Arctic Convoys. Half of PQ-15 was sunk in May, PQ-17 was virtually obliterated in July, and in September 30 percent of PQ-18 was sunk. The Allies were forced to suspend the convoys until December, when the long Arctic nights would shield them.

Yet in November, the Luftwaffe was redeployed south to challenge the Allied landings in North Africa, and the advantage was lost. Despite that, the Allies never again sailed an Arctic convoy in the summer months. Fully illustrated with archive photos, striking new artwork, maps and diagrams.1 vol, 80 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-968036 Lardas, Mark 036 SOUTH CHINA SEA 1945: Task Force 38's Bold Carrier Rampage in Formosa, Luzon, and Indochina Covers Operation Gratitude, where US Task Force 38 would spend the better part of two weeks marauding through the South China Sea launching air strikes into harbors in Indochina, the Chinese coast, and Formosa, while targeting shipping in the high-traffic nautical highway. By the time the Task Force exited the South China Sea, over 300,000 tons of enemy shipping and dozens of Japanese warships had been sunk. With follow-up air strikes against Japanese harbors and airfields in Formosa and the Ryukyu Islands, the success of the sweep was unprecedented.1 vol, 80 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-968006 Michael, Marsall 006 OPERATION LINEBACKER II 1972: The B-52s are Sent to Hanoi After the failed April 1972 invasion of South Vietnam and the heavy US tactical bombing raids in the Hanoi area, the North Vietnamese agreed to return to the Paris peace talks, yet very quickly these negotiations stalled.

In an attempt to end the war quickly and 'persuade' the North Vietnamese to return to the negotiating table, President Nixon ordered the Air Force to send the US' ultimate conventional weapon, the B-52 bomber, against their capital, Hanoi. Bristling with the latest Soviet air defense missiles, it was the most heavily defended target in Vietnam. Taking place in late December, this campaign was soon dubbed the 'Christmas Bombings.'

Using specially commissioned artwork and maps, ex-USAF fighter colonel Marshall Michel describes Linebacker II, the climax of the air war over Vietnam, and history's only example of how America's best Cold War bombers performed against contemporary Soviet air defenses.1 vol, 96 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-968008 Michael, Marsall 008 OPERATION LINEBACKER I 1972: The First High-Tech Air War At Easter 1972, North Vietnam invaded the South, and there were almost no US ground troops left to stop it. But air power reinforcements could be rushed to the theater. Operation Linebacker's objective was to destroy the invading forces from the air and cut North Vietnam's supply routes - and luckily in 1972, American air power was beginning a revolution in both technology and tactics.

Most crucial was the introduction of the first effective laser-guided bombs, but the campaign also involved the fearsome AC-130 gunship and saw the debut of helicopter-mounted TOW missiles. Thanks to the new Top Gun fighter school, US naval aviators now also had a real advantage over the MiGs.

This is the fascinating story of arguably the world's first modern air campaign. It explains how this complex operation - involving tactical aircraft, strategic bombers, close air support, and airlift - defeated the invasion. It also explains the shortcomings of the campaign, the contrasting approaches of the USAF and Navy, and the impact that Linebacker had on modern air warfare.1 vol, 96 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-968014 Michel III, Marshall 014 SCHWEINFURT-REGENSBURG 1943: Eighth Air Force's Costly Early Daylight Battles In 1943, the USAAF and RAF launched the Combined Bomber Offensive, designed to systematically destroy the industries that the German war machine relied on. At the top of the hit list were aircraft factories and plants making ball-bearings -- a component thought to be a critical vulnerability. Schweinfurt in southern Germany was home to much of the ball-bearing industry and, together with the Messerschmitt factory in Regensburg, which built Bf 109 fighters, it was targeted in a huge and innovative strike.

Precision required that the targets were hit in daylight, but the raid was beyond the range of any existing escort fighter, so the B-17s would go in unprotected. The solution was to hit the two targets in a coordinated 'double-strike', with the Regensburg strike hitting first, drawing off the defending Luftwaffe fighters, and leaving the way clear for the Schweinfurt bombers. The Regensburg force would carry on over the Alps to North Africa, the first example of US 'shuttle bombing'.

Although the attack on Regensburg was successful, the damage to Schweinfurt only temporarily stalled production, and the Eighth Air Force had suffered heavy losses. It would take a sustained campaign, not just a single raid, to cripple the Schweinfurt works. However, when a follow-up raid was finally launched two months later, the losses sustained were even greater.1 vol, 96 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-968013 Stille, Mark 013 GUADALCANAL 1942-43: Japan's Bid to Knock Out Henderson Field and the Cactus Air Force The campaign for Guadalcanal, which stretched from August 1942 until February 1943, centered on Henderson Field. The airfield was captured by the US on 8 August and placed into operation by 20 August. As long as the airfield was kept operational and stocked with sufficient striking power, the Japanese could not run convoys with heavy equipment and large amounts of supplies to the island. Instead, they were forced to rely on night runs by destroyers which could not carry enough men or supplies to shift the balance decisively against the American garrison on the island.

The American air contingent on the island, named the 'Cactus Air Force', comprised Marine, Navy and Army Air Force units. It had the challenging mission of defending the airfield against constant Japanese attacks, and more importantly, of striking major Japanese attempts to reinforce the island.

The mission of neutralizing Henderson Field fell primarily to the Imperial Navy's Air Force flying out of airfields in the Rabaul area. The units charged with this mission were among the most accomplished in the entire Imperial Navy with a high proportion of very experienced pilots and a superb air superiority fighter (the famous 'Zero'). However, the distance from Rabaul to Guadalcanal handicapped Japanese operations and their primary bomber was terribly vulnerable to interception.1 vol, 96 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-968019 Stille, Mark 019 Malaya & Dutch East Indies 1941-42 Japan's air power shocks the world Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 was quickly followed by a rapid invasion of Malaya, a plan based entirely on the decisive use of its airpower. While the British was inadequately prepared, they likewise relied on the RAF to defend their colony. The campaign was a short match between Japanese airpower at its peak and an outgunned colonial air force, and its results were stunning.

The subsequent Dutch East Indies campaign was even more dependent on airpower, with Japan having to seize a string of island airfields to support their leapfrog advance. Facing the Japanese was a mixed bag of Allied air units, including the Dutch East Indies Air Squadron and the US Far East Air Force. The RAF fell back to airfields on Sumatra in the last stages of the Malaya campaign, and was involved in the last stages of the campaign to defend the Dutch colony.

For the first time, this study explores these campaigns from an airpower perspective, explaining how and why the Japanese were so devastatingly effective.
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1-968011 Worrall, Richard 011 BATTLE OF BERLIN 1943-44: Bomber Harris' Gamble to End the War Throughout late-1943 into early-1944, an epic struggle raged over the skies of Germany between RAF Bomber Command and the Luftwaffe. This campaign had been undertaken by the Commander-in-Chief Bomber Command, Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Harris, and was baptized 'The Battle of Berlin'.

The Berlin campaign was a hard, desperate slog. Struggling against dreadful and bitter winter weather, Bomber Command 'went' to Berlin a total of sixteen times, suffering increasingly severe losses throughout the winter of 1943/44 in the face of a revitalized German air-defense. The campaign remains controversial and the jury, even today, is ultimately undecided as to what it realistically achieved. Illustrated throughout with full-color artwork depicting the enormous scale of the campaign, this is the story of the RAF's much debated attempt to win the war through bombing alone.1 vol, 96 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-968017 Worrall, Richard 017 The Italian Blitz 1940-43 Bomber Command's war against Mussolini's cities, docks and factories Between June 1940 and August 1943, RAF Bomber Command undertook a little-known strategic bombing campaign in Europe. The target was Mussolini's Italy. This air campaign was a key part of the strategic policy of Britain from 1940 to 1943, which aimed at securing Italy's early surrender. However, it posed unique challenges, not least of which was Italy's natural defences of distance and the Alps.

The bombing campaign against Italy can be divided into a number of phases, with each one having its own specific goals such as affecting Italian war production or hindering the Italian Navy's war in the Mediterranean. However, each also furthered the ultimate aim of forcing Italy's final capitulation, demonstrating that the tactic of area-bombing was not just about the destruction of an enemy's cities, as it could also fulfil wider strategic and political objectives. Indeed, the intensity and frequency of attack was greatly controlled, and the heavy bombing of Italy was only ever sanctioned by Britain's civilian war leaders to achieve both military and political goals. The issue of target-selection was also subject to a similar political restriction; cities and ports like Milan, Turin, Genoa and La Spezia were sanctioned under an official Directive, but other places, such as Verona, Venice, Florence and, above all, Rome, remained off-limits.

This fascinating title from British strategic and military history expert Dr Richard Worrall explores the political, motivational and strategic challenges of the campaign in full. His thorough analysis and meticulous research is supported by specially commissioned artwork, maps, and contemporary photographs.
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1-968024 Worrall, Richard 024 THE RUHR 1943: The RAF's Brutal Fight for Germany's Industrial Heartland This illustrated study explores, in detail, the RAF's first concentrated air campaign of World War II against one of the hardest and most important targets in Germany - the industrial heartland of the Ruhr that kept Hitler's war machine running. This book examines how the brutal Ruhr campaign was conceived and fought, and how Bomber Command's relentless pursuit of its objective drew it into raids on targets well beyond the Ruhr, from the nearby city of Cologne to the Skoda works in Czechoslovakia.

Between March and July 1943, RAF Bomber Command's aim was the complete destruction of the industry that powered the German war machine. Often overshadowed by the famous 'Dambusters' single-raid attack on the Ruhr dams, the Battle of the Ruhr proved much larger and much more complex. The mighty, industrial Ruhr region contained not only some of the most famous and important arms makers, such as the gunmakers Krupp of Essen, but also many other industries that the German war economy relied on, from steelmakers to synthetic oil plants. Being such a valuable target, the Ruhr was one of the most heavily defended regions in Europe.1 vol, 80 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-968005 Zaloga, Steven 005 OPERATION CROSSBOW 1944: Hunting Hitler's V-weapons In mid-1943, Allied intelligence began to pick up the signs of unusual German construction in remote locations near the Channel Coast. Several massive fortifications were beginning to take shape, and they appeared to be oriented towards London. Allied intelligence code named these sites as Crossbow and began plans to attack them before they could bombard Britain's capital city. These Heavy Crossbow sites for the V-1 and V-2 missiles were supposed to be bomb-proof, but they soon attracted the attention of RAF heavy bombers with the new Tallboy concrete-penetrating bombs.

Fully illustrated with commissioned artwork and contemporary photographs, Operation Crossbow 1944 examines the dynamics of the world's first missile war and describes the parallel American efforts to develop missiles and assault drones to attack the Heavy Crossbow sites, including the Air Force's Aphrodite and Navy Anvil projects.1 vol, 96 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-968012 Zaloga, Steven 012 PLOESTI 1943: The Great Raid on Hitler's Romanian Oil Refineries Operation Tidal Wave was one of the boldest and most controversial air raids by the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF). At the time, the Romanian Ploesti oil fields produced about a third of all Axis oil, and was Germany's single most important fuel source.

In the summer of 1943, the USAAF staged a major raid on Ploesti from air bases in Libya on 1 August 1943 -- one of the costliest to date, losing 53 aircraft, about a third of the starting force. Of the more than 150 bombers that took part in the raid, only 88 B-24s returned to Libya, 55 of which were damaged. On the other hand, of the 17 Medals of Honor awarded to US soldiers and airmen from Pearl Harbor in 1941 to D-Day in 1944, five were awarded to pilots of the Tidal Wave mission in recognition of their extraordinary performance. Although undoubtedly bold and heroic, the mission had questionable results. Initial assessments argued that the mission caused 40% of the refinery capacity at Ploesti to be lost but subsequent studies concluded that the damage was quickly repaired and that output had exceeded August levels within a month.1 vol, 96 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-968030 Zaloga, Steven 030 THE OIL CAMPAIGN 1944-45: Draining the Wehrmacht's Lifeblood US daylight bombing strategy shifted in 1944 to destroying Germany's fuel facilities. The USAAF's Oil Campaign built up momentum during the summer of 1944 and targeted refineries and plants. Decrypted German communications made it clear that the Oil Campaign was having an effect against the Wehrmacht. By autumn, fuel shortages forced the Luftwaffe to ground most of its combat units except for fighters, forced the Kriegsmarine to place most of its warships in harbor except for the U-boats, and greatly hampered German army campaigns. Key photos and illustrations help examine the controversies and debates over the focus of the US bombing campaign in the final year of the war, and the impact it had on the war effort overall.1 vol, 80 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-972060 Adams, Greg 060 JAPANESE SOLDIER VS US SOLDIER: New Guinea 1942-44 Examines and compares the Japanese forces and their US Army opponents, many of whom were National Guard units, with particular attention paid to combat doctrine, weaponry, tactics, logistics, leadership, and communications in the challenging setting of New Guinea. The role of US Army National Guard units and their Japanese opponents in three important battles are examined, namely Buna-Gona (November 1942-January 1943), Biak Island (May-August 1944) and the Driniumor River (July-August 1944).

New Guinea - the world's second-largest island - was administered partly by Australia and partly by the Dutch East Indies. The New Guinea campaign saw Japanese forces invade the island, rapidly capturing the key port of Rabaul and threatening Port Moresby, while US forces joined the defenders in increasing numbers. The uniquely demanding environment, and the savage nature of the fighting, meant that the campaign was among the most arduous of World War II for both sides.1 vol, 80 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-972054 Admas, Gregg 054 US SOLDIER vs BRITISH SOLDIER: War of 1812 Between June 1812 and January 1815, US and British forces, notably the regular infantrymen of both sides (including the Canadian Fencibles Regiment), fought one another on a host of North American battlefields. This study examines the evolving role and combat performance of the two sides' regulars during the conflict, with particular reference to three revealing battles in successive years: Queenston Heights, Crysler's Farm, and Chippawa.

Featuring full-color artwork and battle maps, this fully illustrated study investigates the US and British regular infantry's role, tactics, junior leadership, and combat performance on three battlefields of the War of 1812. The actions assessed here notably demonstrate the evolution of US regulars from their initial poor showing to an emerging professionalism that allowed them to face their British opponents on equal terms1 vol, 80 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-972035 Campbell, David 035 ROMAN LEGIONARY vs CARTHAGINIAN WARRIOR: Second Punic War 217-206 BC The peace that followed the First Punic War was shallow and fractious, with the resumption of hostilities in 218 BC sparked by Carthaginian expansion in Iberia seeing Rome suffer some of the worst defeats in her entire history.

The Carthaginian army was a composite affair primarily made up of a number of levies from Africa and around the Mediterranean augmented by mercenaries and allies, and these troops crushed the Roman heavy infantry maniples in a series of battles across Southern Europe. Improvements made to their military, however, would see Roman revenge visited on Hannibal in full measure by Scipio, who would beat him at his own game and bring Roman legions to the gates of Carthage itself.

In this study, the epic battles at Lake Trasimene (217 BC), Cannae (216 BC), and Ilipa (206 BC) are explored in detail, supported by carefully chosen illustrations and specially commissioned full-color artwork and mapping.1 vol, 80 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-972038 Campbell, David 038 US SOLDIER vs AFRIKAKORPS SOLDIER: Tunisia 1943 Operation Torch, launched on 8 November 1942, landed Anglo-American forces in Vichy-controlled Morocco and Algeria to create a second front against the Axis forces in North Africa, catching Rommel's German and Italian forces in the claws of a giant pincer.

The US Army was powerfully well armored and equipped, but fresh to war, and it showed. Organization suffered from a surfeit of peacetime theories and training was insufficient and ill-applied. Despite such failings the US GIs and their commanders learned very quickly, adapting to German tactics and the realities of mechanized warfare.

The Axis forces in North Africa were seasoned by years of fighting against increasingly powerful British and Commonwealth forces, and were led by one of the Reich's most capable generals. The German doctrine of mechanized warfare had proved itself time and again, but ever-growing logistical and supply problems were blunting its effectiveness. From Sidi Bou Zid to El Guettar, this fully illustrated study pits the US Army against the best that the Axis forces in Africa had to offer.1 vol, 80 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-972039 Campbell, David 039 RUSSIAN SOLDIER vs JAPANESE SOLDIER: Manchuria 1904-05 At the turn of the 20th century, the region of Manchuria sat atop a potentially catastrophic political fault line: the ancient strength of China was crumbling, leaving opportunities for both Russia and Japan to claw out new territories from the edges of that dying empire. Russian pride would contend with Japanese ambition in a conflict that ushered in the age of massed armies fighting on battlefields that were being redefined by the new tools of war such as newer, larger artillery pieces, and the use of machine guns in pitched battles. The vast, but over-stretched Russian Army was expected to steamroller its far smaller opponent, but the aggressiveness and zeal of the more modern Japanese military confounded expectations.

Examining these two armies in detail, this fully-illustrated study tells the story of how these two empires clashed in the Russo-Japanese War, heralding a new phase in modern warfare as World War I loomed on the horizon.1 vol, 80 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-972047 Campbell, David 047 FRENCH SOLDIER vs GERMAN SOLDIER: Verdun 1916 Outlines the wider approach to the evolving battle, assesses the preparations and combat record of the French and German fighting men who fought one another at Verdun, and discusses their training, equipment and doctrine. Includes key role of flamethrowers, hand grenades, trench mortars and more mobile machine guns in the hands of infantry specialists and innovations in combat communications.1 vol, 80 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-972049 Campbell, David 049 Soviet Soldier vs Finnish Soldier - The Continuation War 1941-44 In a bid to recapture territory conceded after the Winter War of 1939-40, Finnish forces cooperated with Nazi Germany and other Axis powers during the invasion of the Soviet Union in June 1941. Rapid Finnish progress in reoccupying lost ground in Karelia during the first few months of the invasion gave way to a more static form of warfare from October 1941.

The Finns resisted German pressure to participate fully in the Axis attack on the beleaguered Soviet-held city of Leningrad, and the Continuation War came to be characterized by trench warfare and unconventional operations conducted by both sides behind the front lines.

In June 1944, the stalemate was abruptly ended by a massive Soviet offensive that pushed the Finns back; the two sides clashed in a series of major battles, including the battle of Tali-Ihantala, with the Finns halting the Soviet advance before agreeing to an armistice that September.

The evolving military situation in this sector of the Eastern Front meant that the soldiers of the Soviet Union and Finland fought one another in a variety of challenging settings, prompting both sides to innovate as new technologies reached the front line. In this study, the doctrine, training, equipment and organization of both sides' fighting men are assessed and compared, followed by a detailed assessment of their combat records in three key battles of the Continuation War.
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1-972055 Campbell, David 055 ROMAN LEGIONARY VS GALLIC WARRIOR Fully illustrated, this study investigates the Roman and Gallic forces pitched into combat in three battles: Bibracte (58 BC), Sabis (57 BC) and Gergovia/Alesia (52 BC). Although charismatic Gallic leaders did rise up -- notably Dumnorix of the Aedui and later Vercingetorix of the Arverni -- and proved to be men capable of bringing together forces that had the prospect of checking Caesar's ambitions in the bloodiest of ways, it would not be enough. For Caesar, his war against the Gauls provided him with enormous power and the springboard he needed to make Rome his own, though his many domestic enemies would ensure that he did not long enjoy his success.

The Roman Army of the late Republic had long been in the process of structural and change, moving towards the all-volunteer permanent standing force that would for centuries be the bulwark of the coming Empire. Well-armed and armoured, this professional army was trained to operate within self-supporting legions, with auxiliaries employed in roles the legions lacked such as light troops or cavalry. The Roman legions were in many ways a modern force, with formations designed around tactical goals and held together by discipline, training and common purpose.

The armies fielded by the tribes of Gaul were for the most part lightly armed and armoured, with fine cavalry and a well-deserved reputation for ferocity. As might be expected from a region made up of different tribes with a range of needs and interests, there was no consensus on how to make war, though when large armies were gathered it was usually with the express purpose of bringing the enemy to heel in a pitched battle. For most Gauls - and certainly the military elites of the tribes - battle was an opportunity to prove their personal courage and skill, raising their status in the eyes of friends and foes alike. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-972064 Cashner, Bob 064 US MARINE vs NORTH KOREAN SOLDIER: Korea 1950 Combat Men series. Using first-hand accounts and specially commissioned artwork, assesses the North Korean and US Marine Corps troops participating in three crucial battles - Hill 342, the Obong-Ni Ridge, and the Second Battle of Seoul - to reveal the tactics, weapons, and combat effectiveness of both sides' fighting men in Korea in 19501 vol, 80 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-972040 Dahm, Murray 040 MACEDONIAN PHALANGITE vs PERSIAN WARRIOR: Alexander Confronts the Achaemenids 334-331 BC In August 334 BC, Alexander the Great invaded the Persian Empire and systematically set about its conquest. At the core of Alexander's army were 10,000 members of the phalanx, the phalangites. Armed with a long pike and fighting in formations up to 16 ranks deep, these grizzled veterans were the mainstay of the Macedonian army.

Facing them were the myriad armies of the peoples that made up the Persian Empire. At the center of these forces was the formation known as the Immortals: 10,000 elite infantry armed with spears and bows.

This study assesses the origins, combat role, and battlefield performance of Alexander's phalangites and their Persian opponents in three key battles of the era -- the Granicus River, Issus, and Gaugamela.1 vol, 80 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-972053 Dahm, Murray 053 ATHENIAN HOPLITE vs SPARTAN HOPLITEPeloponnesian War 431-404 BC A life-and-death struggle between the two most powerful Greek city-states in the wake of their combined successes against the Persian invasion of Xerxes in 480-479 BC, the conflict dragged in communities from all over the Greek world on one side or the other. Ranging from the Black Sea to Sicily, the war saw the first recorded widespread use of light-armed troops, reserves, the deep phalanx, and other ideas important for the development of Western warfare into the 4th century BC, such as strategic thinking. It also revealed lessons (some learned and some not) with respect to the strengths and weaknesses of hoplite warfare and the various states in Greece. Featuring full-color artwork, this study of three pivotal clashes between Spartan and Athenian hoplite forces during the Peloponnesian War highlights all of these developments and lessons. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-972056 Dahm, Murray 056 ROMAN LEGIONARY VS GOTHIC WARRIOR AD 376-82 Ravaged by civil war and pressure from the Huns to the east, in late summer AD 376 the Gothic tribe of the Theruingi - up to 200,000 people under their leader Fritigern - gathered on the northern bank of the River Danube and asked the Eastern Roman emperor, Valens, for asylum within the empire. After agreeing to convert to Arian Christianity and enrol in the Roman Army, the Goths were allowed to cross the Danube and settle in the province of Thrace. Far more people crossed the Danube than the Romans expected, however, and with winter approaching, the local Roman commander, Lupicinus, lacked the resources to feed the newcomers and did not possess sufficient troops to control them. Treated poorly and running out of food, the Goths very quickly lost faith in the Roman promises.

Meanwhile, other Gothic tribes also sought permission to cross the Danube. The Greuthungi were refused permission, but soon learned that local Roman garrisons had been depleted to supervise the march of the Theruingi to the town of Marcianopolis, close to the eastern shore of the Black Sea. Taking advantage of this, the Greuthungi also entered Roman territory. Camping outside Marcianopolis, Lupicinus denied the Goths access to the town's food stores, provoking the Theruingi to begin skirmishing with the Roman troops. Fritigern convinced Lupicinus to let the Gothic leaders go and calm their people, but they did nothing to quell the warlike temper of his warriors.

Lupicinus summoned troops to him, but in late 376 these Roman forces were defeated - the first of several defeats for the Romans that would culminate in the fateful battle of Adrianople in August 378, at which Roman forces led by the emperor himself confronted the Gothic host. The aftermath and repercussions of Adrianople have been much debated, but historians agree that it marks a decisive moment in the history of the Roman world. This fully illustrated book investigates the fighting men of both sides who clashed at the battles of Marcianopolis, Ad Salices and Adrianople, as the fate of the Western Roman Empire hung in the balance.
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1-972067 Dahm, Murray 067 HUNNIC WARRIOR vs LATE ROMAN CAVALRYMAN: Attila's Wars, AD 440-53 Examines the origins, fighting methods, and reputation of the two sides' cavalry forces, with particular reference to the siege of Naissus, the battle of the Utus, and the climactic encounter at the Catalaunian Plains. Features specially commissioned artwork and maps.

Fighting mostly on horseback, the Huns employed sophisticated tactics that harnessed the formidable power of their bows; they also gained a reputation for their fighting prowess at close quarters. Facing the Huns, the Roman Army fielded a variety of cavalry types, from heavily armed and armoured clibanarii and cataphractii to horse archers and missile cavalry. Many of these troops were recruited from client peoples or cultures, including the Huns themselves.

After carving out a polyglot empire in eastern and central Europe, the Huns repeatedly invaded Roman territory, besieging the city of Naissus in 443. With Constantinople itself threatened, the Romans agreed to pay a huge indemnity. In 447, Attila re-entered Roman territory, confronting the Romans at the battle of the Utus in Bulgaria. The Huns besieged Constantinople, but were unable to take the city. In 451, after Hunnic forces invaded the Western Roman Empire, an army led by the Roman general Aetius pursed the invaders, bringing the Huns to battle at the Catalaunian Plains.1 vol, 80 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-972073 Dahm, Murray 073 BYZANTINE CAVALRYMAN vs VANDAL WARRIOR: North Africa AD 533-36 In AD 533, the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I launched the first of his campaigns to reconquer the Western Roman Empire. This effort began in North Africa (modern Algeria and Tunisia), targeting the Vandal kingdom established there a century earlier, which also included Sardinia, Corsica and the Balearic Islands. Featuring full-color artwork and mapping alongside carefully chosen archive illustrations, this book shows how the Byzantine general Belisarius established his formidable reputation in the lightning-fast campaign that ensued, exploring the origins, tactics and reputation of the two sides' forces as they fought for control of North Africa.

The landing of Belisarius' forces took the Vandal king, Gelimer, completely by surprise; in September 533 the two sides met in battle near Carthage in an encounter known to posterity as Ad Decimum, with Gelimer ambitiously attempting to trap Belisarius' forces as they advanced. In December, the two sides fought again in a momentous clash at Tricamarum, where the fate of Gelimer's regime would be determined. A third battle ensued in 536, when the rebel Stotzas' Byzantine and Vandal troops confronted Belisarius' forces, the outcome sealing the Byzantine general's standing as the foremost soldier of his age.1 vol, 80 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-972043 Field, Ron 043 SIOUX WARRIOR vs US CAVALRYMAN: The Little Bighorn Campaign 1876-77 Following the discovery of gold deposits, in December 1875 the US Government ordered the indigenous population of the Black Hills in what is now South Dakota and Wyoming, the Sioux, to return to the Great Sioux Reservation. When the Sioux refused, the US Army sent forces into the area, sparking a conflict that would make Lieutenant Colonel George Custer, Chief Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse, and others household names around the world.

Examining a series of engagements in the Black Hills War, including Rosebud, Little Bighorn, and Slim Buttes, this fully illustrated study assesses the forces fighting on both sides in this momentous campaign, casting light on the origins, tactics, armament, and battlefield performance of the US Cavalry and their Sioux opponents at the height of the Indian Wars.
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1-972061 Field, Ron 061 SEMINOLE WARRIOR VS US SOLDIER: Second Semiole War 1835-42 Assesses the forces fighting on both sides, casting light on the tactics, weaponry, and combat record of the Seminole warriors and their US opponents during the Second Seminole War in Florida. On December 28, 1835, troops led by Major Francis Langhorne Dade were ambushed and massacred en route to Fort King. Two years of guerrilla warfare ensued, as the Seminoles evaded the US forces sent to defeat them. Ordered to hunt down the Seminoles, a US force led by Colonel Zachary Taylor incurred heavy losses at the battle of Lake Okeechobee (December 25, 1837), but the Seminoles were forced to withdraw. At the battle of the Loxahatchee River (January 24, 1838), forces led by Major General Thomas S. Jesup encountered a large group of Seminoles and met them with overwhelming numbers and greater firepower. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-972074 Field, Ron 074 TEXIAN VOLUNTEER vs MEXICAN SOLDIER: The Texas Revolution 1835-36 Examines the doctrine, tactics, weaponry, and combat record of the Texian and Mexican combatants who clashed in the first weeks of 1835-1836 in the emerging Republic of Texas at the key battles of Alamo, Coleto Creek, and the San Jacinto River.

Following unrest throughout Mexico, in 1835 a revolt began in Texas among the Anglophone and Tejano-speaking settlers, known as Texians. Having retreated after their defeat at Bexar in December 1835, Mexican troops were ordered to re-occupy Texas in early 1836. Explores in detail three key battles that ensued. From February 23, Mexican forces besieged the Texian forces at the Alamo at San Antonio de Bexar; in the subsequent battle on March 6, almost all of the Texian defenders were killed.

On March 19, forces en route to join the main Texian army were surrounded by Mexican troops at Coleto Creek. Following their surrender, about 340 Texian prisoners were shot by Mexican soldiers in what became known as the Goliad Massacre. On April 21, a Texian force launched a surprise attack on a larger Mexican army near the San Jacinto River, the decisive Texian victory that resulted is the third battle to be investigated in this study.1 vol, 80 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-972069 Galeotti, Mark 069 TEUTONIC KNIGHT vs LITHUANIAN WARRIOR: The Lithuanian Crusade 1283-1435 Examines the fighting men of the Teutonic Order and Grand Duchy of Lithuania, assessing their origins, tactics, armament and combat effectiveness in three clashes of the Lithuanian Crusade: Voplaukis (1311), siege of Kaunas (1362), and Grunwald (1410). Analyzes the expansion of Teutonic control over Prussia, plus parts of what we now know as Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia.1 vol, 80 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-972034 Greentree, David 034 HITLERJUGEND SOLDIER vs CANADIAN SOLDIER: Normandy 1944 Canadian and Waffen-SS troops of 12. SS-Panzer-Division Hitlerjugend faced one another in a series of bloody battles following the D-Day landings of June 1944. The Canadian units fought in a number of distinguished regiments, while the Hitlerjugend Division were drawn from the ranks of the Hitler Youth organizations. Veteran officers and NCOs were joined by inexperienced teenagers, and clashed with the Canadians repeatedly, notably at Authie, Bretteville, and Hill 168. The struggle quickly took on an especially bitter nature, fueled by the massacre of Canadian prisoners by Hitlerjugend personnel.

Employing first-hand accounts and the latest research, as well as specially commissioned artwork and carefully selected archive photographs, this absorbing study investigates the origins, ethos, training, fighting techniques, and weapons of both sides during the epic struggle for Normandy.1 vol, 80 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-972042 Greentree, David 042 BRITISH AIRBORNE SOLDIER vs WAFFEN-SS SOLDIER: Arnhem 1944 Operation Market Garden was an Allied plan to try and end the war before the end of 1944, and relied on landing airborne troops to secure bridges over the Rhine bridges in the Netherlands. Critical to this plan were the glider troops of Britain's 1st Airlanding Brigade. Short on heavy weapons and not trained in street fighting, the glider troops were meant to secure and defend the Allied perimeter around Arnhem as the parachute brigades fought their way into the city.

Facing the airborne forces were understrength Waffen-SS units that were hastily formed into ad hoc battle groups, some supported by armor. The troops on both sides would have their tactical flexibility and powers of endurance tested to the limit in the bitter actions that ensued. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-972046 Greentree, David 046 BRITISH RIFLEMAN vs FRENCH SKIRMISHER: Peninsular War and Waterloo 1808-15 The battles between British and French forces during the Peninsular War (1807-14) and the Hundred Days campaign of 1815 saw both sides deploy specialist units of skirmishers trained in marksmanship and open-order combat. These 'light' troops fulfilled several important roles on the battlefield, such as 'masking' large bodies of close-order troops as they maneuvered in battle, firing upon enemy troops to provoke them into attacking prematurely, and harassing enemy artillery crews and senior officers with aimed fire. On occasion, the skirmishers were tasked with special missions requiring individual initiative, such as the capture or defense of key battlefield positions, especially those situated in difficult terrain.

While Napoleon's skirmishers carried the smoothbore musket, notoriously inaccurate and short-ranged, several elite units fighting for Britain were armed with the rifle, a far more accurate weapon that was hampered by a slower rate of fire. As well as the legendary 95th Rifles, Britain fielded rifle-armed German troops of the 60th Regiment and the King's German Legion, while France's light troops were fielded in individual companies but also entire regiments. In this study, Assesses the role and effectiveness of rifle-armed British troops and their French open-order opponents in three very different encounters: Roli?a (August 1808), the first British battle of the Peninsular War; the struggle for a key bridge at Barba del Puerco (March 1810); and the bitter fight for the La Haye Sainte farmhouse during the battle of Waterloo (June 1815).1 vol, 80 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-972052 Higgins, David 052 German Soldier vs Polish Soldier Poland 1939 September 1939 saw mostly untested German troops face equally inexperienced Polish forces. With the Polish senior leadership endeavouring to hold the country's industrialized east, Hitler's forces unleashed what was essentially a large pincer operation intended to encircle and eliminate much of Poland's military strength. This study focuses upon three actions that reveal the evolving nature of the 1939 campaign -- Battle of Tuchola Forest (1-5 September), Battle of Wizna (7-10 September), and the Battle of Bzura (9-19 September). All three examine the motivation, training, tactics and combat performance of the fighting men of both sides in the 1939 struggle for Poland. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-972044 Hill, Alexander 044 SOVIET PARTISAN vs GERMAN SECURITY SOLDIER The savage partisan war on the Eastern Front during World War II saw a wide variety of forces deployed by both sides. On the Soviet side, civilian partisans fought alongside and in co-operation with Red Army troops and Red Army and NKVD 'special forces'. On the German side, German Army security divisions, with indigenous components including cavalry, fought alongside SS police and Waffen-SS units and other front-line troops employed for short periods in the anti-partisan role.

In addition to providing the background history of the forces of both sides, this study focuses upon three examples of German anti-partisan operations that show varied success in dealing with the Soviet partisan threat. Notably, it covers a major operation in north-west Russia during the spring of 1943 - Operation Spring Clean - that saw Wehrmacht security forces including local components fighting alongside troops under the SS umbrella against a number of Soviet partisan brigades. During the fighting, German forces even employed captured French tanks from earlier in the war against the partisans. Features specially commissioned artwork.1 vol, 80 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-972045 Hill, Alexander 045 SAMURAI vs ASHIGARU: Japan 1543-75 During the 16th century, Japan underwent a military revolution, characterized by the deployment of large armies, the introduction of firearms and an eventual shift towards fighting on foot. This study encapsulates these great changes through an exploration of the experience on the ground at three key battles, Uedahara (1548), Mikata ga Hara (1573) and Nagashino (1575), in which two very different types of warrior were pitted against each other.

On one side were samurai, the elite aristocratic knights whose status was proclaimed by the possession and use of a horse. On the other side were the foot soldiers known as ashigaru, lower-class warriors who were initially attendants to the samurai but who joined the armies in increasing numbers, attracted by loot and glory. These two types of warrior battled for dominance across the period, changing and adapting their tactics as time went on.

In this title, the development of the conflicts between samurai and ashigaru is explored across three key battles, where highly trained elite mounted samurai of the Takeda clan faced ashigaru at very different stages in their development. The profound and irreversible changes that took place as the conflicts progressed are analyzed in detail, culminating in the eventual incorporation of the ashigaru as the lowest ranks of the samurai class in within the standing army of Tokugawa Japan. Supported by contemporary photographs and full-color illustrations.1 vol, 80 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-972065 Horsted. William 065 BRITISH CELTIC WARRIOR vs ROMAN SOLDIER: BRITANNIA AD 43-105 Examines how both the British warriors and the Roman auxiliaries experienced the decades of conflict that followed the invasion. Their recruitment, training, leadership, motivation, culture and beliefs are compared alongside an assessment of three particular battles worthy of tabletop scenarios: the final defeat of Caratacus in the hills of Wales in AD 50; the Roman assault on the island of Mona (Anglesey) in AD 60; and the battle of Mons Graupius in Scotland in AD 83.1 vol, 80 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-972058 Knight, Ian 058 BRITISH INFANTRYMAN VS MAHDIST WARRIOR: Sudan 1884-98 In the early 1880s, Britain intervened in independent Egypt and seized control of the Suez Canal. British forces were soon deployed to Egypt's southern colony, the Sudan, where they confronted a determined and capable foe amid some of the world's most inhospitable terrain. In 1881 an Islamic fundamentalist revolt had broken out in the Sudan, led by a religious teacher named Muhammad Ahmad bin Abd Allah, who proclaimed himself al-Mahdi, 'The Guided One'.

In 1884, Mahdist forces besieged the Sudanese capital of Khartoum; Colonel Charles Gordon was sent to the city with orders to evacuate British personnel, but refused to leave. Although the British dispatched a relief column to rescue Gordon, the Mahdists stormed Khartoum in January 1885 and he was killed. British troops abandoned much of the Sudan, but renewed their efforts to reconquer it in the late 1890s in a bloody campaign that would decide the region's fate for generations.

This fully illustrated study examines the evolving forces, weapons and tactics employed by both sides in the Sudan, notably at the battles of Abu Klea (16-18 January 1885), Tofrek (22 March 1885) and Atbara (8 April 1898). 1 vol, 80 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-972037 Lai, Benjamin 037 CHINESE SOLDIER versus Japanese Soldiers: China 1937-38 In July 1937, the Marco Polo Bridge Incident sparked a bloody conflict between Chinese and Japanese forces that would rage across China and beyond for more than eight years.

The two sides' forces brought very different strengths and limitations to the conflict. In 1937 China was divided into factions, each controlled by warlords with independent forces, and there was no unified Chinese army. In order to fight the Japanese, Chiang Kai-shek, the nominal leader of Nationalist China, was compelled to do deals with these regional powers. For their part, the Japanese employed ground forces broadly comparable to those fielded by Western powers, including modern artillery and tanks.

Featuring specially commissioned artwork and drawing upon an array of sources, this study investigates the origins, training, doctrine and armament of the Chinese and Japanese forces who fought in the opening stages of the Second Sino-Japanese War.1 vol, 80 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-972072 MacNiven, Robbie 072 BRITISH LIGHT INFANTRYMAN vs PATRIOT RIFLEMAN: American Revolution 1775-83 Evaluates the strengths and limitations of both sides' open-order specialists, with particular focus upon three revealing battles: Harlem Heights (September 16, 1776), where the Patriots took heart from being able to hold their own in an escalating clash with Crown light forces; Freeman's Farm (September 19, 1777), where British light infantry engaged Patriot riflemen in notably rough terrain; and Hanging Rock (August 6, 1780), where Patriot riflemen and partisans attacked a Loyalist encampment, including Provincial Corps light infantry. Specially commissioned artwork, archive illustrations, and newly drawn mapping complement the authoritative text.1 vol, 80 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-972048 McNab, Chris 048 US Soldier vs German Soldier - Salerno, Anzio, and Omaha Beach, 1943-44 During World War II, the US Army and its allies faced a formidable challenge: the need to assault Hitler's 'Fortress Europe' from the sea. As a result, during 1941-45, the US Army had to add amphibious assault to its list of combat capabilities. Officers and troops from across the US Armed Forces had to develop the techniques and technologies to assault the coasts of Axis-occupied Europe, from logistics to beach assault and beachhead consolidation, and more. In order to win and hold a contested beachhead in the face of bitter enemy resistance, the amphibious-warfare specialists played a variety of essential battlefield roles; if the US troops could not establish a beachhead quickly, they risked being thrown back into the sea. For their part, the Germans had to devise a practical defensive doctrine that made the most of the limited resources and troops available and the terrain. The German infantry defenders immediately around the landing areas had to be able to call upon support from nearby artillery, mechanized troops, and armoured forces to have a chance of containing the enemy beachhead.

This illustrated study analyses the specialist beach-landing troops involved in three key battles - the Allied amphibious landings at Salerno and Anzio in Italy, and Omaha Beach in Normandy - focusing upon the US Army's various types of beach-assault specialists and their German opponents, whose combat experience and effectiveness varied considerably. Each of the three featured battles is then examined in detail, exploring how the Germans made defensive preparations; how the US troops planned to overcome them; and the immediate actions undertaken by the US amphibious specialists and their German opponents both during and following the main assault landings.
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1-972051 McNab, Chris 051 US Air Cavalry Trooper vs North Vietnamese Soldier - Vietnam 1965-68 The tactics and technologies of modern air assault -- vertical deployment of troops by helicopter or similar means -- emerged properly during the 1950s in Korea and Algeria. Yet it was during the Vietnam War that helicopter air assault truly came of age and by 1965 the United States had established fully airmobile battalions, brigades, and divisions, including the 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile).This division brought to Vietnam a revolutionary new speed and dexterity in battlefield tactics, using massed helicopters to liberate its soldiers from traditional overland methods of combat manoeuvre.

However, the communist troops adjusted their own thinking to handle airmobile assaults. Specializing in ambush, harassment, infiltration attacks, and small-scale attrition, the North Vietnamese operated with light logistics and a deep familiarity with the terrain. They optimized their defensive tactics to make landing zones as hostile as possible for assaulting US troops, and from 1966 worked to draw them into 'Hill Traps', extensive kill zones specially prepared for defense in depth. By the time the 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) withdrew from Vietnam in 1972, it had suffered more casualties than any other US Army division.

Featuring specially commissioned artwork, archive photographs, and full-color battle maps, this study charts the evolution of US airmobile tactics pitted against North Vietnamese countermeasures. The two sides are analysed in detail, including training, logistics, weaponry, and organization1 vol, 80 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-972059 McNab, Chris 059 US SOLDIER vs CHINESE SOLDIER: Korea 1951-53 Armed and equipped with much the same weaponry and doctrine that they had employed in the last years of World War II, US units in Korea would often find themselves outnumbered and fighting in extremely difficult terrain that precluded the widespread use of armor. Having been at war more or less continuously since 1937, the Chinese would prove to be a formidable foe. Buoyed by success in the recent Chinese Civil War, the Chinese contingent committed to Korea was composed of experienced and dedicated troops and it would make its mark once more in Korea.

This study assesses the US and Chinese forces that clashed at Chipyong-ni (February 13-15, 1951), Triangle Hill (October 14-November 25, 1952), and Pork Chop Hill (July 6-11, 1953), casting light on the origins, doctrine, combat effectiveness, and reputation of these two very different forces during the struggle for victory in Korea.1 vol, 80 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-972071 McNab, Chris 071 WAFFEN-SS SOLDIER vs SOVIET RIFLEMAN: Rostov-on-Don and Kharkov 1942-43 Examines the Red Army and the Waffen-SS soldiers who clashed in three battles - one for Rostov (July 1942) and two for Kharkov (February-March and August). Explains the key differences between these two opponents - training, tactics, weaponry, ideology and motivation - and examines how these differences played out in the three engagements, which ranged from open-terrain combined-arms battles to close-quarters street fighting in major urban zones. The text is complemented by specially commissioned artwork and mapping and carefully chosen archive photographs.1 vol, 80 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-972057 Mijzer, Peter 057 HUNGARIAN SOLDIER vs SOVIET SOLDIER - Eastern Front 1941 Fully illustrated, this book investigates the Hungarian and Soviet soldiers who fought in three battles of the Barbarossa campaign. During the opening battles (4-13 July), the Hungarian motorized rifle and armored units clashed with the withdrawing Red Army forces. In the battle for Uman (15 July-8 August) the Hungarians blocked the Soviet troops' efforts to break out from encirclement. During the Hungarian defensive operation at the River Dniepr (30 August-6 October), counter-attacking Soviet units exerted heavy pressure on the defending Hungarians. Both sides would seek to draw lessons from these opening battles as the war in the East continued to rage into 1942.1 vol, 80 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-972050 Sheppard, Si 050 Roman Soldier vs Parthian Warrior - Carrhae to Nisibis, 53 BC-AD 217 In 53 BC, Roman and Parthian forces collided in a confrontation that would reshape the geopolitical map and establish a frontier between East and West that would endure for the next 700 years. From the initial clash at Carrhae through to the battle of Nisibis more than 250 years later, Roman and Parthian forces fought a series of bloody campaigns for mastery of the Fertile Crescent.

As Roman forces thrust ever deeper into the East, they encountered a civilization unlike any they had crossed swords with before. Originating in the steppes of Central Asia, the Parthians ruled a federated state stretching from the Euphrates to the Indus. Although Rome's legions were masters of the battlefield in the Mediterranean, the Parthians refused to fight by the rules as Rome understood them. Harnessing the power of the composite bow and their superior manoeuvrability, the Parthians' mode of warfare focused exclusively on the horse. They inflicted a bloody defeat on the legions at Carrhae and launched their own invasion of Roman territory, countered only with great difficulty by Rome's surviving forces. The Parthians were eventually thrown out, but neither side could sustain a permanent ascendancy over the other and the conflict continued.

Packed with stunning artwork, including battlescenes, maps and photographs, this title examines the conflict through the lens of three key battles, revealing a clash between two armies alien to each other not only in culture but also in their radical approaches to warfare.
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1-972062 Sheppard, Si 062 PATRIOT vs LOYALIST: American revolution 1775-83 Combat Men series. The American Revolution forced every person to make the choice of whether to side with the Patriots or remain loyal to the British Crown. With so many cross-cutting imperatives, the individual decisions made splintered communities, sometimes even households, turning neighbor against neighbor in an escalating spiral of ostracism, embargo, exile, raid, reprisal, and counter-reprisal. Accordingly, the war on the frontiers and on the margins of conflict was as underhanded and ugly as any of the 21st century's insurgencies. In this study, the origins, fighting methods and combat effectiveness of the combatants fighting on both sides are assessed, notably in three significant clashes. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-972068 Sheppard, Si 068 ANZAC SOLDIER vs OTTOMAN SOLDIER: Gallipoli and Palestine 1915-18 Examines the fighting men on both sides who fought at three battles: Lone Pine (Gallipoli), Chunuk Bair (Gallipoli), and Beersheba (Palestine). Supported by the usual plethora of specially commissioned artwork and mapping plus carefully chosen archive photographs

The Gallipoli campaign of 1915-16 pitched the Australian and New Zealand volunteers known as the ANZACs into a series of desperate battles with the Ottoman soldiers defending their homeland. In August 1915, the bitter struggle for the high ground known as Chunuk Bair saw the peak change hands as the Allies sought to overcome the stalemate that set in following the landings in April. The ANZACs also played a key part in the battle of Lone Pine, intended to divert Ottoman attention away from the bid to seize Chunuk Bair.

The Gallipoli campaign ended in Allied evacuation in the opening days of 1916. Thereafter, many ANZAC units remained in the Middle East and played a decisive role in the Allies' hard-fought advance through Palestine that finally forced the Turks to the peace table. The fateful battle of Beersheba in October 1917 pitted Australian mounted infantry against Ottoman foot soldiers as the Allies moved on Jerusalem.1 vol, 80 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-972066 Steele, Alan 066 BRITISH CAVALRYMAN vs GERMAN CAVALRYMAN: Belgium and France 1914 Offers a comparative assessment of each side's doctrine, organization, equipment, and training, followed by a detailed analysis of their actual performance in three key encounter actions: Casteau/Soignies (22 August), Cerizy/Moy (28 August) and Le Montcel/Feetoy (7 September). Supported by carefully chosen photographs and specially commissioned full-color artwork and maps.

In the early months of World War I, before the fighting degenerated into static trench warfare, there was a brief period of mobile combat as the German Army advanced through Belgium and northern France, forcing the French and British forces facing them to retreat. Both sides in the escalating conflict deployed substantial numbers of cavalry units to screen their infantry forces, conduct reconnaissance and harness their superior mobility to undertake aggressive combat operations. In the summer of 1914, the British cavalry had the difficult task of covering the withdrawal of the British Expeditionary Force and the German cavalry, the equally demanding task, after weeks of combat and forced marches, of maintaining contact with a rapidly retiring enemy.1 vol, 80 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-972063 Tetnzer, Noah 063 VIKING WARRIOR vs FRANKISH WARRIOR: Francia 799-911 Examines the evolving trial of strength between the Vikings and the Franks under Charlemagne and his successors. Through a careful synthesis of primary sources, expert analysis and the archaeological record, the author invites the reader to visualize the fighting men who fought one another in Francia, and offers a balanced assessment of their successes and failures over decades of warfare during the Viking Age.

On the eve of the 9th century, Vikings first raided the Frankish Empire on the coast of what is now western France. Although this attack ended in disaster for the Scandinavians, Charlemagne reportedly wept, not in fear of his own life, but for the ensuing bloodshed brought upon his successors. Mobile parties of highly skilled Viking warriors would continue to raid Francia for decades; as these attacking contingents grew more numerous they began to assail powerful centres, besieging Paris in 845 and again in 885. To combat the Viking threat, Frankish kings mustered scores of infantrymen, then subsequently transitioned to cavalry-based forces in the 9th century. The dynamic nature of Viking activity in Francia meant that numbers and mobility would determine the fate of Charlemagne's Holy Roman Empire.1 vol, 80 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-972070 Turnbull, Stephen 070 MONGOL WARRIOR vs EUROPEAN KNIGHT: Eastern Europe 1237-42 Fully illustrated study of the forces that clashed during the Mongol invasion of Europe between 1237 and 1242. Allows a comparison to be made between the all-conquering nomad horsemen of the steppes and the mounted knights of the West.

Having conquered much of Central Asia by 1237, the Mongols advanced into the northern Caucasus. The fall of several key centers such as Riazan and Vladimir was followed by Mongol victory at Kiev. Moving west, in 1241 two Mongol armies achieved stunning victories at the battles of Liegnitz in Poland and the Sajo River (Mohi) in Hungary, before suffering their only reverse of the campaign at the fortress of Klis. The Mongol forces regrouped in Hungary to prepare for a further advance into Austria and Germany, but the death of their leader, Ogedei Khan, meant that his generals were required to return to Mongolia to choose a successor. Smaller Mongol forces would return to raid in the years to come, but never again would Western Europe be threatened as it was in 1242.1 vol, 80 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-972036 Windrow, Marton 036 FRENCH FOREIGN LEGIONNAIRE vs VIET MINH INSURGENT: North Vietnam 1948-52 The French Indochina War (1946-54) was the largest of the first generation of post-World War II wars of decolonization as Vietminh insurgents sought to topple their French colonial masters. It was also unique in that the insurgency evolved from low-level guerrilla activity to mobile operations by a large conventional army which finally defeated a large European-led expeditionary force, supported by artillery, armour and airpower.

The war's progress was almost entirely dictated by the extreme terrain, and by the Chinese support enjoyed by the Vietnamese insurgents. The actions explored in this study cover three contrasting phases of the war in Tonkin during 1948-52, setting both sides on the path that would lead to the conflict's climactic encounter at Dien Bien Phu in 1954.

Featuring specially commissioned artwork and drawing upon a range of sources, this study casts new light on the troops who fought on both sides in this evolving and momentous conflict.1 vol, 80 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-972041 Yee, Gary 041 AMERICAN CIVIL WAR 1861-65: Union Sharpshooter vs Confederate Sharpshooter During the American Civil War, the Union and the Confederacy both fielded units of sharpshooters. Sometimes equipped with firearms no better than those of their infantry brethren, they fought in a manner reminiscent of Napoleonic-era light infantry.

Siege warfare placed a premium on marksmanship and the sharpshooter became indispensable as they could drive artillerymen from their guns. They could also become expert scouts and, for the Confederacy, impressive raiders -- one raid netted almost 250 prisoners. Initially, Union marksmen enjoyed the upper hand, but as the Confederates began raising and training their own sharpshooters, they proved themselves as worthy opponents.

This book assesses the role played by sharpshooters in three bloody clashes at the height of the American Civil War -- the battle of Fredericksburg, the siege of Vicksburg, and the siege of Battery Wagner. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-974004 Choriton, Martyn 004 MARTIN B-26 MARAUDER One of the most underrated medium bombers of the Second World War, the Martin B-26 Marauder never fully managed to shake off an underserved early reputation as a dangerous aircraft to fly. Deemed superior to all other designs on the table at the time, almost a 1,000 had been ordered before the aircraft first took to the air November 1940.

From late 1941 the first B-26s became operational in the Pacific, followed by the Mediterranean, but it is in the European theater that the type was most prolific. It was particularly during the Normandy Landings and later the advance beyond 'the bulge' into Germany, were the B-26s medium level tactical ability shone through. The Marauder also served with the RAF, SAAF and Free French Air Force in the Mediterranean and also as part of the little credited Balkan Air Force in support of Tito's Partisans in Yugoslavia.

Sadly, the B-26 was unfairly treated at the beginning of its career and even more so at the end as many of the 5,200+ aircraft built were scrapped only days after the end of the war. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-974006 Choriton, Martyn 006 HAWKER HURRICANE Mk I-V At the outbreak of World War II, only 111 Squadron and a handful of others were equipped with the Hurricane. Thanks to sudden massive orders and a well-organized Hawker sub-contracting production to Gloster and General Aircraft, more squadrons rapidly became operational. Cutting their teeth during the Battle of France, it was during the Battle of Britain that the type excelled and came to form the backbone of Fighter Command.

While the Hurricane was steadily overtaken by the Spitfire in the fighter defense role, it remained the fighter of choice in North Africa and the Far East. Despite a large number being shot down in these far-flung conflicts, many received hasty repairs and returned to the fray while more fragile designs were permanently grounded. The Hurricane may not have been the prettiest or, the best-performing aircraft but, as Francis Mason stated: 'The Royal Air Force was glad to get the Spitfire.it had to have the Hurricane!'
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1-974001 Chorlton, Martyn 001 Allison-Engined P-51 Mustang While the introduction of the Merlin engine did improve the Mustang's performance and produce the bubble-canopied fighters with which we associate the name, credit must be given to the Allison-engined variants that preceded it. From its inception in early 1940, the Mustang's development was extraordinarily rapid - such was the need for a fighter at the time, and the confidence in its design.

By early January 1942, the Mustang was in service with the RAF, flying low-level armed reconnaissance operations over Northern France. Despite later Merlin variants arriving in-theater, this remained a hunting ground for the Allison Mustangs through to D-Day and beyond - a remarkable service length. In American hands the Allison-engined Mustangs performed as dive-bombers and fighters, serving with distinction in North Africa and the Far East.1 vol, 64 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-974016 Crickmore, Paul 016 LOCKHEED F-117 NIGHTHAWK Stealth Fighter Developed by the legendary Lockheed 'Skunk Works,' the F-117 Nighthawk was a phenomenal technical achievement. Featuring cutaways, detail plates and battlescene artwork, this book tells the incredible story of the design of the machine, from the revolutionary materials used to the highly advanced computer technology that was employed to make the Stealth Fighter invisible to enemy radar.

Contents: Introduction, Design evolution and development, Technical Specifications, Operational History, Conclusion - programe shut-down, and Index.
1 vol, 64 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-974012 Crickmore, Paul F 012 LOCKHEED A-12: The CIA's Blackbird and Other Variants During the early years of the Cold War, the most effective way to gather strategic intelligence about the Soviet Union and its allies was manned overflight. Lockheed's U-2 was spectacularly successful in this role, however, much to the concern of US President Eisenhower, its shape meant that it could be tracked on Russian radars.

Given the highly sensitive nature of such flights, the President insisted that every effort should be made to reduce to zero the U-2's radar cross section (RCS), thereby making the aircraft invisible. When this was proven to be impossible, the stage was set for a U-2 replacement. Following a competition between Lockheed and Convair, the former was declared the winner and the result was the A-12.

Designed to incorporate 'stealth' features before the term was even coined, the A-12 has to date proven to be the fastest, highest flying jet aircraft ever built. This book will also cover a two-seat variation of the design built as an advanced interceptor - the YF-12. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-974020 Crickmore, Paul F 020 LOCKHEED SR-71 Blackbird The SR-71 represents the very pinnacle of Cold War aircraft design and it has become an aviation icon. Together with its predecessor, the A-12, the Blackbird was a giant leap into the technical unknown and the design employed many forms of new technology made necessary by the excesses of speed, altitude and temperature to which the aircraft was subjected.

Throughout its 34-year Air Force career, the SR-71 proved itself to be the world's fastest and highest flying operational manned aircraft. It set a number of world records for altitude and speed, including an absolute altitude record of 85,069 ft on 28 July 1974, and an absolute speed record of 2,193.2 mph the same day. This truly was a unique and ground-breaking aircraft, whose fascinating design history is explored here in full and illuminated with photographs and detailed technical illustrations. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-974017 D'angina, James 017 VOUGHT F4U CORSAIR With over 12,500 produced, the Vought F4U Corsair is one of the icons of mid-20th century military aviation. It was as a Marine Corps aircraft that the Corsair was to become famous, fighting through World War II and Korea. Able to outperform its contemporaries, notably the A6M Zero, the Corsair combined speed, resilience and firepower.

It also served in Indochina and Algeria, and in 1969's 'Soccer War' between Honduras and El Salvador, Corsairs were flown by both sides and fought the last propeller-aircraft dogfights in history. This highly illustrated volume recounts the design and development history of one of the most iconic fighters in military aviation history.

Contents: Introduction; Design and Development; World War II Variants; Post-War Variants; Unique Variants; Operational History; Conclusion; Bibliography and Further Reading; and Index.
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1-974019 D'Angina, James 019 MITSUBISHI A6M ZERO Unquestionably the most iconic Japanese fighter of World War II, the Mitsubishi A6M Rei-Sen, Type Zero fighter was used from the initial raid on Pearl Harbor up to the Kamikaze attacks at the end of the war. Facing off against the likes of the Wildcat, Corsair, Spitfire, and other aircraft, the Zero gained a legendary reputation amongst Allied pilots due to its incredible maneuverability. Detailed analysis of its technical qualities show why the Zero was so feared, but also pinpoints the weaknesses that would eventually be its downfall as Allied pilots learned how to combat it.

A selection of historical photographs and unique artwork accompany the analysis that explores the design, combat effectiveness, and history of the premier Axis fighter of the Pacific Theater.1 vol, 64 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-974002 Davies, Peter 002 Republic F-105 Thunderchief The Republic F-105 Thunderchief was the fastest and most successful strike fighter of the Cold War. Designed to deliver nuclear weapons at low altitude and then fight its way back to base, by the early 1960s it was the primary weapon in the USAF's tactical strike arsenal. Thunderchief pilots in Europe, the Far East and the USA stood on short-notice alert, ready to take on the formidable defenses of their Communist Bloc targets.

The F-105 was, however, to become a legend in a very different conflict. As direct American involvement in Vietnam increased, F-105s were deployed - initially as a deterrent, but ever more as conventional attack fighters against insurgency in Laos and Vietnam. With the start of the bombing campaign against North Vietnam, the Thunderchief became a vital element in attacks against some of the most heavily defended territory in modern history. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-974007 Davies, Peter 007 USAF McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II The F-4 Phantom II was quickly adopted by the USAF after its spectacular US Navy introduction. Its introduction to USAF squadrons happened just in time for the Vietnam conflict where USAF F-4Cs took over MiG-fighting duties from the F-100 Super Sabre.

Although the F-4 was never intended as a dog-fighter to tangle with light, nimble, gun-armed MiGs it was responsible for destroying 109 MiGs in aerial combat. At the end of their careers many of the survivors from the 3,380 'land-based' Phantoms were converted into target drones for training purposes. New aircraft were also built for West Germany, Iran and Israel.

The USAF's experience with the Phantom showed clearly that the air-to-air fighter was still a necessity and its decision to fund its successor, the McDonnell-Douglas F-15 Eagle (as well as the F-16 Fighting Falcon and F-22A Raptor) was heavily influenced by the lessons of US and other Phantom pilots in combat. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-974010 Davies, Peter 010 GENERAL DYNAMICS F-111 AARDVARK Despite its uncertain start the F-111 proved to be one of the most successful and influential designs of the 1960s. Its radical 'swing wing' was adopted by the F-14 Tomcat, Panavia Tornado and Rockwell B-1B Lancer while its turbofan-type engines became standard in many combat aircraft. F-111 crews pioneered tactics using terrain-following and laser targeting devices that made the F-15E Eagle's missions possible. Its 4,000 low-altitude penetration missions during Operation Linebacker in Vietnam showed how individual aircraft can deliver crippling blows to enemy capability without loss to themselves. The recent retirement of the F-111 from Australian service appears to have created a surge of interest in the type, which hasn't been featured in previous Osprey works. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-974022 Davies, Peter E 022 USN MCDONNELL DOUGLAS F-4 PHAMTOM II Originally designed as a carrier-borne long-range interceptor armed with radar-guided missiles and tasked with defense against missile-launching bombers, the Phantom II went on to establish itself as one of the most important multi-role fighter, attack and reconnaissance aircraft of the 20th century. Arguably the United States' most important aircraft in the Vietnam War, where it played the role of workhorse as well as being a deadly MiG interceptor, the Phantom was also a mainstay of Atlantic Fleet operations, intercepting Soviet bomber and reconnaissance aircraft and turning them away from the carrier groups at the height of the Cold War.

This book reveals the design and development history of the naval Phantom, its variants and the exported designs adopted by other NATO countries. Packed with illustrations, photographs and first-hand accounts, it provides a technical history of one of the most famous aircraft ever built.1 vol, 64 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-974015 Guardia, Mike 015 JUNKERS JU 87 STUKA In the opening days of the Blitzkrieg campaign, few aircraft could invoke as much terror as the Junkers Ju 87. Nicknamed the Stuka (an abbreviation of Sturzkampfflugzeug - the German term for dive-bomber), the Ju 87 was perhaps the most feared tactical bomber of the ETO.

With its fixed landing gear and inverted gull wings, the Stuka was the most recognizable aircraft of the Blitzkrieg era. With profile plates, close-up photographs and battlescene artwork, this book reveals the design and development history of the aircraft and how the inclusion of its dive-activated siren changed it from a reliable and sturdy dive bomber into a psychological weapon, spreading panic in ground units. Mike Guardia goes on to explain how the Stuka became easy prey for Allied aircraft and how its influence waned in the final years of the war.

Includes: Introduction, Design and Development, Technical Specifications and Variants, Operational History, Conclusion, Bibliography, and Further Reading.1 vol, 64 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-974003 Guttman, Joe and Bull, Peter 003 SOPWITH CAMEL An icon of World War I aerial combat, the Sopwith Camel was a superb dogfighter in the hands of a pilot who could master its vicious idiosyncrasies. The first British fighter to be armed with twin machine guns, the Camel packed a considerable punch and was highly successful, notching up a considerable number of aerial victories. The Camel was a remarkable aircraft, and one that could perform in a variety of roles, including as a ground strafer, a night fighter and a carrier-based fighter.

As newer, higher performance aircraft types were introduced and began to eclipse it, the dominance of the Camel declined and losses mounted. Nevertheless, Camels appeared over battlefields throughout the war and beyond, notably in the Russian Civil War. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-974005 Guttman, Joe and Bull, Peter 005 ALBATROS D.I-D.II In 1916 German aerial domination had been lost to the French and British fighters. German fighter pilots requested an aircraft that was more powerful and more heavily armed, and the Albatros design bureau set to work on what was to become an iconic aircraft design. By April 1916, they had developed the Albatros D.I, that featured the usual Albatros semi-monocoque wooden construction with a 160hp Mercedes engine and two forward-firing machine guns.

Alongside the development of the D.I, Albatros had also designed and built a second machine that was similar to the D.I - the Albatros D.II. Although there were several external differences between the two aircraft, it is important to note that these machines evolved simultaneously and that the D.II was not the result of post-combat feedback from D.I pilots. With the inclusion of these aircraft into their reorganized air force, Germany was able to regain control of the skies by autumn 1916. Along with the later designs they inspired, the Albatros D.I and D.II were instrumental in allowing the Germans to prosecute their domination through 'Bloody April' and well into the summer months that followed. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-974018 Jackson, Robert 018 MESSERSCHMITT Bf 109 A-D Series From the nascent days of the Spanish Civil War to the desperate, final defense of the stricken Reich, the Messerchmitt Bf 109 was the Luftwaffe's signature fighter. From the very beginning of its combat career, it came to symbolize what could be achieved with a modern monoplane fighter aircraft, instilling fear and respect into Allied pilots wherever it was encountered.

About 35,000 of the ubiquitous Messerschmitts were eventually built, making it the most-produced fighter in history. This is the first Air Vanguard volume to cover the Bf 109, detailing models A-D. Featuring stunning aerial photos the title explores in depth the technical characteristics and combat performance of the early Bf 109s, including their combat debut in the Spanish Civil War, their employment in the invasion of Poland, and showing how the type became one of the most famous names in aviation history.

Contents: Introduction, Design and Development, Technical Specifications and Variants, Operational History, Conclusion, Bibliography, and Further Reading.
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1-974023 Jackson, Robert 023 Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-F series The Messerschmitt Bf 109 was one of the truly world class piston-engined fighters of World War II. This reputation rests largely with the E and F variants, which bore the brunt of the Luftwaffe's most important operations in World War II and shot down tens of thousands of Allied aircraft in the Battle of Britain, the Blitzkriegs across Europe and on the Eastern Front.

This volume looks at the design and development history of these formidable warplanes, with a meticulous technical focus to reveal why the types were so effective. It explores the long process of tweaks to the E variant, and solutions to the many initial technical problems with the F, and how this development helped Willy Messerschmitt's promising Bf 109 design mature and fulfil its potential.1 vol, 64 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-974021 Marks, Richard 021 AVRO LANCASTER The Avro Lancaster was one of the finest bombers of World War II and became the spearhead of the RAF's strategic bombing campaign over the Third Reich.

Offers extensive research and detailed technical drawings to explore the design, development and operational history of this heavy bomber, revealing how its design developments transformed an old airframe from a dangerous liability into one of the most powerful weapons in the RAF arsenal. It demonstrated excellent performance, ruggedness and good handling qualities and it was soon at the fore of all the RAF's bombing campaigns. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-974009 Mladenov, Alexander 009 SUKHOI SU-25 Frogfoot The Sukhoi Su-25 Frogfoot was the Soviet Air Force's first mass-produced jet purposely designed for the close air support (CAS) role and was a simple, effective and durable attack aircraft that, by 2012, had seen combat in no fewer than 40 conflicts.

Some 630 Su-25s were built between 1979 and 1991, as well as 185 export Su-25Ks, 70 Su-25UB/UBK Frogfoot-B two-seaters that rolled off the production line at the aviation plant in Ulan Ude (UUAP), Russia. The Frogfoot is known as the most cost-effective ground attack aircraft available to the Russian Air Force (RuAF) and, between the RuAF and the Russian Navy's aviation assets, there are some 200-220 Su-25s still in operation.

This title examines the development history, evolution and combat performance of the Su-25 Frogfoot, and details its effectiveness and reliability. Such is the reputation the Su-25 has earned, 19 of the 25 nations to have deployed a Frogfoot variant continue to operate them today. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-974014 Mladenov, Alexander 014 MIKOYAN-GUREVICH MiG-21 The MiG-21 (NATO reporting name Fishbed) firmly holds the title of the world's most widely built and used jet fighter, with more than 10,000 units rolling off the lines of three plants in the former Soviet Union. The type was also built under license in India and Czechslovakia, and without license in China until the late 2000s.

Designed as a Mach-2 light tactical fighter, its original prototype, the Ye-6/1, was first flown in 1958. The first production variant of the type, designated the MiG-21F, appeared in 1960 and its improved sub-variant, the MiG-21F-13 (Type 74, NATO reporting name Fishbed-C), was made available for export by 1961. It was a simplified daytime short-range, clear-weather interceptor and tactical fighter.

Contents: Introduction, Design and Development, Technical Specifications and Variants, Operational History, and Conclusion.1 vol, 64 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-974008 Molesworth, Carl 008 CURTISS P-40 - Long-nosed Tomahawks The initial version of the Curtiss P-40, designated by the manufacturer as the Hawk H-81, combined the established airframe of the earlier radial-powered H-75 (P-36) fighter with the Allison V-1710 liquid-cooled engine. The year was 1939, and the marriage was one of expediency. With the threat of war in Europe growing by the day, the US Army Air Corps brass wanted a modern fighter that would combine the sterling handling qualities of the P-36 with a boost in performance that would make it competitive with the new types emerging in Germany and England, and the generals wanted the new plane immediately.

The P-40 delivered admirably, and though it never reached the performance levels of the Bf 109 or Spitfire, the sturdy fighter nevertheless made a place in history for itself as the Army's frontline fighter when the US entered World War II. Long-nosed P-40s initially saw combat in North Africa, flying in Royal Air Force squadrons. They also fought in the skies over Pearl Harbor and the Philippines. But the long-nosed P-40 is best known as the shark-faced fighter flown by the American Volunteer Group - the legendary Flying Tigers - over Burma and China during 1941-42. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-974011 Molesworth, Carl 011 CURTISS P-40: Snub-nosed Kittyhawks and Warhawks An improved version of the Allison V-1710 engine gave rise to the Curtiss H-87, which began life in 1941 as the P-40D and featured a completely redesigned fuselage. The shorter and deeper nose of the new fighter gave it a decidedly snub-nosed appearance compared to the earlier P-40 models.

Curtiss continued to tweak the H-87 for the next two years in the search for better performance, but the last major version, the P-40N, was only marginally faster than the first. In the process, Curtiss even tried an engine change to the Packard Merlin in the F and L models but to no avail.

What the late model P-40s lacked in speed and service ceiling, they traded for maneuverability, durability, and availability. Their niche became fighter-bomber operations, and they fought on fronts as varied as the arctic wastes of the Aleutian Islands and Iceland, the steaming jungles of the South Pacific, and the barren deserts of North Africa. P-40s were a common sight in the skies over Burma and China, Sicily, Italy, and western Russia. By the time production ceased in 1944, Curtiss had produced nearly 14,000 P-40s. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-974013 Morshead, Henry 011 ALBATROS D.III: Johannisthal, OAW, and Oeffag Variants In 1916 German aerial domination, once held sway by rotary-engined Fokker and Pfalz E-type wing-warping monoplanes, had been lost to the more nimble French Nieuports and British DH 2s which not only out-flew the German fighters but were present in greater numbers.

Born-from-experience calls from German fighter pilots requested that, rather than compete with the maneuverability of these adversaries, new single-engine machines should be equipped with higher horsepower engines and armed with two rather than the then-standard single machine gun.

The Robert Thelen-led Albatros design bureau set to work on what became the Albatros D.I and D.II and by April 1916, they had developed a sleek yet rugged machine that featured the usual Albatros semi-monocoque wooden construction and employed a 160hp Mercedes D.III engine with power enough to equip the aeroplane with two forward-firing machine guns. In all, 500 D.IIIs and 840 D.III(OAW)s were produced and saw heavy service throughout 1917.1 vol, 64 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975051 Bishio, M.C. 051 THE GLADIUS: The Roman Short Sword One of the most feared weapons in the ancient world, the gladius was lethal on the battlefield and in the arena. Literary sources tell of the terror it inspired, while archaeological evidence of wounds inflicted is testament to its deadly effect.

By pulling together strands of literary, sculptural, and archaeological evidence, M.C. Bishop creates a narrative of the gladius' development, exploring the way in which the shape of the short sword changed as soldiers and gladiators evolved their fighting style. Reveals the development, technology, training and use of the gladius hispaniensis: the sword that conquered the Mediterranean.1 vol, 80 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975054 Bishop, M.C. 054 THE SUOMI SUBMACHINE GUN Entering service in 1931, the 9x19mm Suomi KP/-31 submachine gun saw extensive combat with Finnish troops during their fight against Soviet forces in 1939-44. It was also manufactured under licence in Switzerland, Denmark and Sweden, and remained in Finnish service until the 1980s, an indication of its durability.

Rugged and accurate, the Suomi was a favourite with Finnish ski troops who would strike from ambush, cutting down Soviet troops, then skiing away into the woods. Initially used by the Finns as a light machine gun at infantry squad level, it eventually became a dedicated submachine gun, and since it had been designed to be more accurate than the typical SMG, it was often even used as a sniping weapon, or to supplement longer-ranged rifles such as the Mosin-Nagant. Featuring first-hand accounts and specially commissioned colour artwork, this is the story of one of World War II's most distinctive and respected infantry weapons.
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1-975055 Bishop, M.C. 055 THE PILUM: The Roman Heavy Javelin A heavy javelin, normally used as a shock weapon immediately before contact, the pilum was designed with a particular specialty: it could penetrate a shield and carry on into the individual behind it. Relying on mass rather than velocity, at short range a volley of pila had much the same effect on a charging enemy as musketry would in later periods. The design was not uniform, with a wide diversity of types throughout the developmental history of the weapon, but for more than four centuries it remained a vital part of the arsenal of weapons at the disposal of the Roman legionary.

Drawing upon recent major finds in the Iberian Peninsula and the Balkans, as well as written records and rigorous scientific analysis, this enthralling study lifts the veil on the evolving nature of the pilum, the Roman heavy javelin that helped to conquer the known world.1 vol, 80 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975072 Bishop, M.C. 072 THE SPATHA: The Roman Long Sword Adopted from the Celts in the 1st century BC, the spatha, a lethal and formidable chopping blade, became the primary sword of the Roman soldier in the Later Empire. Over the following centuries, the blade, its scabbard, and its system of carriage underwent a series of developments, until by the 3rd century AD it was the universal sidearm of both infantry and cavalry.

Thanks to its long reach, the spatha was the ideal cavalry weapon, replacing the long gladius hispaniensis in the later Republican period. As the manner in which Roman infantrymen fought evolved, styles of hand-to-hand combat changed so much that the gladius was superseded by the longer spatha during the 2nd century AD. Like the gladius, the spatha was technologically advanced, with a carefully controlled use of steel. Easy maintenance was key to its success and the spatha was designed to be easily repaired in the field where access to a forge may have been limited. It remained the main Roman sword into the Late Roman period and its influence survived into the Dark Ages with Byzantine, Carolingian and Viking blades.

Drawing together historical accounts, excavated artifacts and the results of the latest scientific analyses of the blades, renowned authority M.C. Bishop reveals the full history of the development, technology, training and use of the spatha: the sword that defended an empire.1 vol, 80 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975027 Cashner, Bob 027 The FN FAL Battle Rifle The breech-loading, single-shot .458 in Martini-Henry rifle has become a symbol of both the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 and the numerous battles in Egypt and the Sudan in 1884-85, but continued to be used by both British and colonial troops well into the 20th century. Its invention and introduction into British service were in direct response to the success of the Prussian Dreyse needle gun, which demonstrated that the breech-loading rifle offered faster loading, improved accuracy and superior range; significantly, the weapon could be loaded and fired from a prone position, thus offering the rifleman greater security on the battlefield.

Due to the longevity of service, many Martini-Henry rifles survive today, both in museums and in private collections, and the weapon is highly prized by shooting enthusiasts. Featuring specially commissioned full-color artwork and an array of arresting first-hand accounts and written by an authority on warfare in the Victorian era, this engaging study tells the story of the powerful Martini-Henry and its impact on the battlefield, from the Anglo-Zulu War to the opening months of World War I. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975031 de Quesada, Alejandro 031 MP 38 and MP 40 SUBMACHINE GUNS Nazi Germany's MP 38 and MP 40 submachine guns are among World War II's most recognizable weapons. Portable and with folding stocks, both were widely issued to airborne troops and became the hallmark of Germany's infantry section and platoon leaders. A million were produced during the conflict - and many found their ways into the hands of paramilitary and irregular forces from Israel to Vietnam after the war.

Featuring specially commissioned full-color artwork and period and close-up photographs, this is the story of the origins, combat use, and lasting influence of these firearms.

Includes: Introduction, Development: A new breed of SMG, Use: The machine-pistol in combat, Impact: An influential SMG, Conclusion, Bibliography, and Index.1 vol, 80 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975028 Dennis, Peter 028 THE BREN GUN Adopted in 1938 and remaining in British service until 1991, the popular and reliable Bren was an iconic light machine gun, and arguably the most recognizable Commonwealth weapon of World War II. Gas-operated and magazine-fed, it was based on a Czech design and was issued in large numbers during and after World War II, as a section-level automatic weapon.

Offering remarkable accuracy for an LMG, the Bren had an effective range of 600 yards, but could reach out to over 1,500 yards. It was generally fired from the prone position using a bipod, but could be fired from the hip when necessary. If kept clean, the Bren gave a reliable service in the harshest of environments, from the deserts of Libya to the Korean mountains in winter.

As well as widespread infantry use, the Bren was widely supplied to resistance movements in Occupied Europe. Featuring specially commissioned full-color artwork and based on meticulous research, this is an engaging story of the iconic light machine gun that equipped British and Commonwealth forces throughout World War II and in a host of postwar conflicts, right up to the Falklands and beyond.1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975020 Dockery, Kevin 020 THE M60 MACHINE GUN The US M60 General Purpose Machine Gun, known as 'the Pig,' was developed in the years after World War II from two revolutionary German designs. Adopted in 1957, the M60 came into its own in the jungles, hamlets, and city streets of Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. 'Humping the Pig' became common in US military squads, with at least one soldier equipped with an M60 and every squad member carrying ammunition for it. The M60 design transformed infantry tactics as squads took advantage of the immediate volume of fire offered by the design.

Although it has now been replaced by the M240 series of weapons in US infantry and mechanized units, the M60 is still in common use with the US armed forces. Meanwhile, its iconic status has been assured by its frequent appearance in many popular films and television shows, from Full Metal Jacket to The A Team. Featuring specially commissioned full-color artwork, this is the full story of the M60, the innovative squad base-of-fire weapon that has equipped the US military from the jungles of Vietnam to the deserts of Iraq. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975058 Ferguson, Jonathan 058 THE 'BROOMHANDLE' MAUSER At a time when most handguns were limited to six rounds, the ten-shot Mauser caught the attention of the world for its unprecedented firepower and formidable high-velocity 7.63?25mm cartridge. This saw its ultimate expression in the first-ever select-fire handgun - the 'Schnellfeuer' machine pistol, fed by a detachable magazine and offering both full-automatic and single-shot modes.

The C 96 was the first semi-automatic pistol to see combat, arming both sides in the Second Anglo-Boer War, and seeing service with the German, Russian, Chinese and other militaries. Widely purchased commercially, it was carried by none other than Winston Churchill in the Sudan and South Africa, and became prized by the Irish Republican Army and Soviet revolutionaries.

Featuring full-color artwork and an array of revealing photographs, this is the engrossing story of the C 96 Broomhandle Mauser, the ground-breaking semi-automatic pistol that armed a generation of military personnel, adventurers and revolutionaries at the turn of the 20th century.1 vol, 80 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975034 Grant, Neil 034 THE LEWIS GUN During World War I, the British adopted the US-designed Lewis gun as an infantry weapon, realizing that its light weight and the fact that it could be fired both prone and on the move made it ideal for supporting advances and defending captured trenches.

Later adopted by an array of countries from the Netherlands to Japan, the Lewis successfully served as the primary or secondary armament in armored fighting vehicles and in both ground-based anti-aircraft and aircraft-mounted roles. Although it was superseded by the Bren in British service in 1937, the outbreak of World War II meant that thousands returned to active service, and it played a key role as far afield as Libya, with the Long-Range Desert Group, and the Philippines, with the US Marine Corps.

Written by an authority on this iconic light machine gun, this is the fascinating story of the innovative and influential Lewis gun, from the trenches of World War I to the Libyan desert and Pacific islands of World War II and beyond. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975039 Grant, Neil 039 MAUSER MILITARY RIFLES This volume offers an insight into the iconic Mauser family of German bolt-action rifles. Drawing on first-hand accounts of the weapons in combat and primary sources regarding their mechanical performance, this fully illustrated study charts the Mauser's origins, combat record and lasting influence.

It explores the full range of Mauser rifles, beginning with the hugely successful Gew 98, which entered service in the time of the Kaiser, provided the basis for the US Springfield M1903 and equipped combatants such as the South African Boers. It also investigates the Kar 98k, which was still in front-line use with Wehrmacht troops in 1945, saw use with Mexican and Yugoslavian forces, and even played a role in the 1990s Balkan conflicts in the hands of snipers.

Featuring expert analysis, specially commissioned artwork and gripping first-hand accounts, this volume is ideal for anyone seeking an understanding of these sturdy and accurate rifles' unique place in the history of small-unit tactics in the 20th century. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975048 Grant, Neil 048 The Medieval Longsword The formidable European longsword - featuring a double-edged straight blade in excess of 40in, and capable of being used with one or both hands - remains one of the most impressive and distinctive edged weapons of the late medieval era. Also known as the 'bastard' sword and the 'hand-and-a-half' sword, the longsword evolved from the war swords and great swords of the 14th century, and emerged as a battlefield weapon in the early stages of the Hundred Years' War. It went on to become a key weapon on the battlefields of late medieval Europe, creating a new system of sword fighting.

Drawing together period sources, modern technical analysis and his own experiences with the longsword, Neil Grant explores the origins, manufacture and evolving use of this iconic late-medieval edged weapon. Illustrated throughout with specially commissioned full-colour artwork and an array of period illustrations and close-up photographs, this is the enthralling story of one of late-medieval Europe's most distinctive and deadly close-combat weapons.
1 vol, 80 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975049 Grant, Neil 049 SA80 ASSAULT RIFLES Now the standard weapon for British soldiers across the globe, the SA80's early years were surrounded in controversy after a series of dismal performances. It was prone to jamming in desert conditions, had several flimsy parts that would often break after repeated use and had an incredibly sensitive magazine catch. When these issues came to light the SA80 was lambasted by the news, leading to the Ministry of Defense ordering an extensive modification program that dramatically improved reliability.

Combat accounts and in-depth analysis of the SA80's performance in Kosovo, Sierra Leone, Afghanistan and Iraq guide the reader through its troubled life, while vivid artwork helps to illustrate the transformation it underwent; from an unreliable rifle disliked by the soldiers who used it to being one of the world's most innovative and accurate small arms.1 vol, 80 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975064 Grant, Neil 064 THE LUGER Patented in 1898 and produced from 1900, Georg Luger's iconic semi-automatic pistol became synonymous with Germany's armed forces throughout both world wars. Featuring full-color artwork, analysis, and archive and present-day photographs, this engaging study tells the story of the Luger.

Initially chambered for the 7.65x21mm round, from 1902 the Luger was designed for DWM's 9 x19mm round, which even today remains the most popular military handgun cartridge. It was adopted by the Imperial German Navy in 1904, followed by the German Army in 1908, receiving the name Pistole 08. Despite being supplanted by the Walther P38, the Luger remained in widespread service with all arms of Nazi Germany's armed forces throughout World War II, and even equipped East Germany's Volkpolizei in the years after 1945.1 vol, 80 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975050 Harriman, Bill 050 THE MOSIN-NAGANT RIFLE The Mosin-Nagant is the world's longest-surviving and most widely distributed military rifle, having armed the forces of Russia and many other countries for over a century. It has seen action from World War I to the present day, but is most famous for its role during World War II where it proved to be an excellent sniping weapon in the hands of marksmen such as Vasili Zaitsev and Simo Hayha.

This study covers the rifles entire combat history, from its early development through to its service in combat and the impact it has had on modern firearms. Dramatic battle reports and specially-commissioned artwork complement the meticulously researched examination of the history of one of the most iconic rifles of World War II.1 vol, 80 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975070 Harriman, Bill 070 THE ARISAKA RIFLE Entering service in 1897, the Arisaka family of bolt-action rifles armed Japanese troops and others through two world wars and many other conflicts, including the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-05.

Issued in long and short versions - the latter for cavalry and specialists - the Type 30 was the first main Arisaka model, arming Imperial Japan's forces during the Russo-Japanese War, though after the war it was refined into the Type 38, which would still be in use in 1945. The main Arisaka rifle of World War II though was the Type 99. Lighter and more rugged than the US M1903 Springfield rifle, it would face in the initial battles in the Pacific, it was produced in four main variants, including a sniping model and a take-down parachutist's rifle.

Featuring full-color artwork as well as archive and close-up photographs, this is the absorbing story of the rifles arming Imperial Japan's forces, from the trenches of Mukden in 1905 to the beaches of Okinawa 40 years later.1 vol, 80 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975078 Harriman, Bill 078 THE BAYONET When a short knife was stuck into flintlock's muzzle, every soldier could be armed with a missile weapon as well as one that could be used for close combat. The only disadvantage was that the musket could not be loaded or fired while the plug bayonet was in place. The socket bayonet solved this problem and the musket/bayonet combination became the universal infantry weapon from c.1700 to c.1870.

The advent of shorter rifled firearms saw the attachment of short swords to rifle barrels. Their longer blades still gave the infantryman the 'reach' that contemporaries believed he needed to fend off cavalry attacks.

The perfection of the small-bore magazine rifle in the 1890s saw the bayonet lose its tactical importance, becoming smaller and more knife-like, a trend that continued in the world wars. When assault rifles predominated from the 1950s onwards, the bayonet became a weapon of last resort. Its potential usefulness continued to be recognized, but its blade was often combined with an item with some additional function, most notably a wire-cutter.

Ultimately, for all its fearsome reputation as a visceral, close-quarter fighting weapon, the bayonet's greatest impact was actually as a psychological weapon. Featuring full-colour artwork as well as archive and close-up photographs, this examines the weapon attached to every soldier's firearm from the army of Louis XIV to modern-day forces.
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1-975015 Hodges, Robert R 015 THE BROWNING AUTOMATIC RIFLE For nearly fifty years the hard-hitting, mobile Browning Automatic Rifle, or BAR, served in US infantry units as a light squad automatic 'base of fire' weapon, providing quick bursts of concentrated fire. Designed in WWI, it didn't reach the front until September 1918. In the interwar years, US forces used the BAR across the world, from China to Nicaragua. It also became a favorite of notorious gangsters like Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker, who prized its ability to punch through police armored cars.

At the outset of World War II, the US armed forces decided to adapt the BAR for a light machine gun role. The BAR was not without its flaws; it was heavy and difficult to dismantle and reassemble, and it didn't cope well with sustained fire. Nevertheless, the BAR saw action in every major theater of World War II and went on to be used in Korea and in the opening stages of the Vietnam War. Featuring arresting first-hand accounts, specially drawn full-color artwork, and close-up photographs, many in color, this lively study offers a vivid portrait of this powerful, long-lived and innovative weapon that saw service with US and other forces across the world for much of the 20th century. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975080 Houghton, Steve 080 BRITISH SNIPING RIFLES SINCE 1970: L42A1, L96A1 AND L115A3 In response to the challenge of the Soviet Dragunov self-loading rifle, the British Army adopted the 7.62mm L42A1 bolt-action sniping rifle in 1970. The L42A1 was deployed in Dhofar and Northern Ireland, but arguably saw its finest hour during the Falklands War in 1982. The harsh conditions of the South Atlantic laid bare the L42A1's inadequacies and a new company, Accuracy International, won the contract to replace it.

The PM Rifle, a world-beating revolutionary design, was adopted in 1985 as the L96A1. Progressively upgraded, the L96A1 went on to serve as the British Army's primary sniper system, being deployed in Northern Ireland, the First Gulf War, Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan. The L115A3, chambered in .338 Lapua Magnum, joined the L96A1 in the front line in 2008 and since 2012 has been Britain's standard issue sniping rifle. Featuring full-color artwork and close-up photographs, this absorbing study assesses the development, combat use, impact and legacy of these three iconic British sniping weapons.1 vol, 80 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975062 Langellier, John 062 THE TRAPDOOR SPRINGFIELD: From the Little Bighorn to San Juan Hill Intended to replace the proliferation of different small arms fielded by US forces during the American Civil War, the 'Trapdoor Springfield' was designed in 1865-66 by Erskine S. Allin. Using metallic cartridges, it could be loaded in a single action, increasing the number of shots per minute as much as fivefold. The new weapon quickly proved its worth in two separate incidents in August 1867: small groups of US soldiers and civilians armed with the trapdoor repulsed numerically superior Native American contingents. A simple and cost-effective weapon, it was used, along with its variants in every US conflict in the three decades after the Civil War, especially on the American frontier.

Drawing upon first-hand accounts from US soldiers, their Native American opponents, and users such as buffalo hunters, this is the story of the Trapdoor Springfield, one of the defining weapons of the Indian Wars.1 vol, 80 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975059 Larsen, Alan 059 THE CAVALRY LANCE The development of cavalry firearms and the widespread disappearance of armor from the European battlefield saw a decline in the use of the cavalry lance in early modern warfare. However, by 1800 the lance, much changed from its medieval predecessors in both form and function, was back.

During the next century the use of the lance spread to the armed forces of almost every Western country, seeing action in every major conflict from the Napoleonic Wars to World War I including the Crimean and Franco-Prussian wars and across the Atlantic in the American Civil War. The lance even reached the colonial conflicts of the Anglo-Sikh and Boer wars. It was not until the disappearance of the mounted warrior from the battlefield that the lance was consigned to history.

Featuring specially commissioned artwork and drawing upon a variety of sources, this is the engaging story of the cavalry lance at war during the 19th and 20th centuries, from Waterloo to the Somme.1 vol, 80 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975030 Loades, Mike 030 THE LONGBOW An iconic medieval missile weapon, the deadly longbow made possible the English victories at Crecy and Poitiers at the height of the Hundred Years' War. The longbow was the weapon at the heart of the English military ascendancy in the century after 1340.

Capable of subjecting the enemy to a hail of deadly projectiles, the longbow in the hands of massed archers made possible the extraordinary victories enjoyed by English forces over superior numbers at Crecy and Poitiers, and remained a key battlefield weapon throughout the Wars of the Roses and beyond. It also played a leading role in raiding, siege and naval warfare.

Its influence and use spread to the armies of Burgundy, Scotland and other powers, and its reputation as a cost-effective and easily produced weapon led to calls for its widespread adoption among the nascent armies of the American Republic as late as the 1770s. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975043 Loades, Mike 043 THE COMPOSITE BOW An ancient design, emerging from Central Asia in the second millennium BC, the composite bow was adopted by a staggering variety of cultures, from nomadic tribal peoples such as the Huns, Turks and Mongols, to mighty empires such as the Romans, Byzantines, Persians, Arabs and Chinese. Offering high power and portability, the composite bow was an ideal cavalry weapon, though it was also used by infantry in open battle and as a siege weapon.

In this important study, an expert on Eastern military technology tells the story of this extraordinary piece of military hardware; how it was made and how various cultures developed differing tactics for using it. He explains why the composite bow achieved such stunning successes and how it endured as a weapon of choice for thousands of years. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975061 Loades, Mike 061 THE CROSSBOW Technologically sophisticated and powerful, the crossbow has long enjoyed a popular reputation for villainous superiority because it could be used with little training as a weapon of assassination. The study of bow designs, trigger mechanisms and spanning devices reveals a tale of considerable mechanical ingenuity; advances that produced a battlefield weapon requiring comparatively little training to use. It was an extremely useful weapon, and especially effective in siege warfare for both attack and defense.

Known to the Ancient Greeks and the Chinese as early as the 5th century BC, the crossbow developed both in Western Europe and in the Far East. Advances in trigger mechanisms, spanning and bow design allowed the development of ever more powerful bows. In this study acknowledged weaponry expert Mike Loades traces the origins, development, combat record and lasting legacy of the crossbow, the formidable projectile weapon that played a key role in a host of battles and sieges across Europe and Asia.1 vol, 80 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975026 Manning, Stephen 026 THE MARTINI-HENRY RIFLE The breech-loading, single-shot .458in Martini-Henry rifle has become a symbol of both the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 and the numerous battles in Egypt and the Sudan in 1884-85, but continued to be used by both British and colonial troops well into the 20th century. Its invention and introduction into British service were in direct response to the success of the Prussian Dreyse needle gun, which demonstrated that the breech-loading rifle offered faster loading, improved accuracy and superior range; significantly, the weapon could be loaded and fired from a prone position, thus offering the rifleman greater security on the battlefield.

Due to the longevity of service, many Martini-Henry rifles survive today, both in museums and in private collections, and the weapon is highly prized by shooting enthusiasts. Featuring specially commissioned full-color artwork and an array of arresting first-hand accounts and written by an authority on warfare in the Victorian era, this engaging study tells the story of the powerful Martini-Henry and its impact on the battlefield, from the Anglo-Zulu War to the opening months of World War I. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975019 Maze, Robert 019 The Webley Service Revolver The Webley .455-inch service revolver is among the most powerful top-break revolvers ever produced. First adopted in 1887, in various marques it was the standard-issue service pistol for British and Commonwealth armed forces for nearly fifty years; later versions in .38-inch calibre went on to see further service in World War II and beyond, as well as in a host of law-enforcement roles around the world into the 1970s.

Developed to give British service personnel the ability to incapacitate their opponents in 'small wars' around the globe, the Webley used the formidable - and controversial - .455-inch cartridge, a variant of which was known as the 'manstopper'. Users found it offered good penetration and excellent stopping power with only mild recoil - indeed, it was rated superior to the US .45 Colt in stopping power. Featuring specially commissioned full-color artwork and close-up photographs, this is the compelling story of the Webley revolver, the powerful pistol that saw service across the British Empire and throughout two world wars. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975003 McLachlan, Sean 03 MEDIEVAL HANDGONNES - The first black powder infantry weapons In the early 14th century, a new weapon entered the arsenals of European armies. This first generation of black powder weapons put fear into the heart of the enemy and in 1453 Ottoman cannon succeeded in pummelling the once-impregnable walls of Constantinople. But cannons, which are both slow and cumbersome, were difficult to use and often proved inaccurate. The first handgonnes were the answer. Easily dismissed by later historians as nothing more than crude tubes that shot wildly inaccurate lead balls, more recent research has revealed the true accuracy of the medieval handgonne together with its penetrative power. This volume, complete with detailed illustrations and colour photographs of reconstructed handgonnes, reveals the true history of what could easily have been the most revolutionary weapon in history.This book will be a must for medieval enthusiasts and re-enactors.1 vol, 72 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975012 McNab, Chris 012 The Uzi Submachine Gun The Uzi submachine gun is one of the most recognizable weapons in history. Its familiarity stems in part from the sheer diversity of its users. Uzis have been seen being wielded and fired by US Secret Service agents and SWAT teams, Israeli soldiers, European special-forces, as well as criminals and terrorists the world over. The reasons they use the Uzi are simple - it provides devastating close-range firepower in a reliable, highly compact weapon.

This book explores the gun's technical development and specifications, but also describes the and analyzes Uzi's combat use in a wide range of contexts, from Israeli soldiers battling on the Golan Heights in 1967, through to modern pirates operating off the coast of Somalia. This book presents the facts and challenges the myths surrounding this remarkable weapon.1 vol, 80 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975021 McNab, Chris 021 MG 34 and MG 42 MACHINE GUNS With the MG 34, the German Wehrmacht introduced an entirely new concept in automatic firepower - the general-purpose machine gun (GPMG). In itself the MG 34 was an excellent weapon: an air-cooled, recoil-operated machine gun that could deliver killing firepower at ranges of more than 1,000m. Yet simply by changing its mount and feed mechanism, the operator could radically transform its function. On its standard bipod it was a light machine gun, ideal for infantry assaults; on a tripod it could serve as a sustained-fire medium machine gun.

During World War II, the MG 34 was superseded by a new GPMG - the MG 42. More efficient to manufacture and more robust, it had a blistering 1,200rpm rate of fire. Nicknamed 'Hitler's buzzsaw' by Allied troops, it was arguably the finest all-round GPMG ever produced, and alongside the MG 34 it inflicted heavy casualties. Featuring specially commissioned full-color artwork and drawing upon numerous technical manuals and first-hand accounts, this study explores the technological development, varied roles and lasting influence of the revolutionary MG 34 and MG 42 machine guns and their postwar successors. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975033 McNab, Chris 033 SOVIET SUBMACHINE GUNS OF WORLD WAR II: PPD-40, PPSh-41 and PPS The submachine gun (SMG) came to be the embodiment of the Soviet fighting spirit during World War II. From 1943 the Red Army's preference for close-quarters combat resulted in entire infantry units being equipped with nothing but SMGs. By deploying multiple SMG-armed companies and battalions, the Red Army was able to develop ferocious firepower in urban warfare and position assaults, the soldiers keeping within the SMG's effective range of about 150m to nullify the German skills in armoured and manoeuvre warfare, artillery support and aerial bombardment. Featuring expert analysis and an array of specially commissioned full-colour artwork, this engaging study explains the history, use and development of Soviet wartime SMGs in detail. It gives particular focus to the tactical applications of these weapons in combat, and how they compared to firearms wielded by their German opponents. With numerous first-hand combat accounts, and detailed technical explanations, this book is ideal for both the general reader and the firearms enthusiast.

Contents
* Introduction
* Development: Guns for the masses
* Use: Firepower on the Eastern Front
* Impact: The SMGs and the new world order
* Conclusion
* Bibliography
* Glossary
* Index 1 vol, 80 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975041 Mcnab, Chris 041 THE FLAMETHROWER The focus of this book is a weapon that has literally placed the power of fire in human hands - the man-portable flamethrower. This formidable weapon first saw battlefield use in the hands of German troops during World War I, and went on to arm the forces of many countries in World War II and beyond. Capable of inflicting horrific injuries - or of using up the oxygen supply inside a building, causing the occupants to suffocate - it projected a stream of flammable liquid, which could be 'bounced' off the interior surfaces of tunnels, buildings and other defended structures to reach deep inside a fortification.

From its combat debut to its deployment in Vietnam, Chechnya, and elsewhere, the flamethrower has proven to be devastatingly effective, not least because of its huge psychological impact on enemy troops. Yet despite this, the weapon and its operators have always been vulnerable, suffering from a very particular set of limitations, all of which are explored here. Featuring expert analysis, first-hand accounts and a startling array of illustrations and photographs, this is the definitive guide to an extraordinary chapter in the history of military technology. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975045 McNab, Chris 045 THE BARRETT RIFLE: Sniping and Anti-Materiel Rifles in the War on Terror The Barrett M82A1 and its derivatives are among the most successful sniping rifles ever manufactured. Now entering its fourth decade of service, the short-recoil, semi-automatic system is capable of firing a devastating .50-caliber round with lethal accuracy over distances of more than 2km. Unconfirmed reports from Afghanistan in 2012 accredit the Barrett with one of history's longest ever kills at 2,815m.

This is the technical history of a rifle initially developed as a sporting firearm, but which evolved into a long-range sniping rifle and a formidable military anti-materiel tool, designed to neutralize everything from enemy vehicles to parked aircraft. Adopted by snipers across the world, the Barrett rifles have seen active service in Operation Desert Storm, Iraq, and Afghanistan and have become an important addition to police, armed services, and Special Forces units alike. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975053 McNab, Chris 053 THE FN MINIMI LIGHT MACHINE GUN: M249, L108A1, L110A2, and other variants In 1974, renowned Belgian arms company Fabrique Nationale brought out a ground-breaking new light machine gun, the Minimi. Its success has been meteoric, arming more than 45 countries around the world.

The Minimi offers the ultimate in portable firepower. Firing the high-velocity 5.56?45mm round, the Minimi is a gas-operated, lightweight, belt- or magazine-fed weapon, able to burn through cartridges at a cyclical rate of up to 1,150 rounds per minute, making it the weapon of choice for fire support at squad level.

This study uses gripping first-hand accounts and striking combat photographs, following the Minimi to war zones such as Iraq and Afghanistan. It tracks its design and development, as well as investigating what has made it so compelling a choice for armed forces around the world for more than 40 years.1 vol, 80 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975063 McNab, Chris 063 THE FN MAG MACHINE GUN: M240, L7, and Other Variants For six decades, the 7.62mm FN MAG has been a dominant general-purpose machine gun (GPMG) in worldwide arsenals. Three qualities have guaranteed this enduring status - reliability, ease of operation, and firepower. Several nations have license-produced the weapon as their standard GPMG, including the British (as the L7) and the Americans (M240), and in total more than 80 nations have adopted the FN MAG. The machine gun has also been modified extensively for vehicular, naval, and aircraft platforms, demonstrating versatility in the air, on sea, and on land.

In this book, Chris McNab charts the technical evolution of this extraordinary weapon, created by Belgian company Fabrique Nationale d'Herstal. From the jungles of South East Asia, to the deserts of the Middle East, and the icy battlefields of the Falklands, this study explores the origins, development, combat use, and legacy of the FN MAG machine gun, a dominant weapon in its field for more than a half-century.
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1-975077 McNab, Chris 077 THE M4 CARBINE The M4 carbine has become one of the defining military firearms of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Developed as a fusion of the XM177E2 Colt Commando and the M16A2 assault rifle, the M4 offered a more convenient battlefield firearm than the full-length M16 variants, and the US Army adopted it as the standard infantry weapon in the 1990s. Today, military and law-enforcement personnel of more than 60 countries have adopted either the M4 or the M4A1 variant, both of which have been tested and proven in major combat operations worldwide.

This study describes the development process in detail, from production of the first XM4 prototypes in 1984 through numerous modified types until it emerged into official use as the M4 in 1994. The M4 offered a weapon that was 1lb lighter and 6in shorter than the standard M16A2, yet could still deliver precision semi-auto and full-auto firepower up to an effective range of 500m. Over time, its capabilities have been enhanced by the M4A1 modifications plus an extensive range of tactical accessories, including optical day/night sights, laser/infrared designators, under-barrel grenade launchers and shotgun modules, foregrips, furniture options, mounting rails, and sound suppressors.

Numerous M4/M4A1 combat operations are investigated to reveal why the weapon has received such high levels of approval by front-line combat troops, not only in Afghanistan and Iraq, where the M4/M4A1 has been intensively combat-tested, but also in contexts such as Colombia, India, Israel, and the Philippines. Profusely illustrated with photographs and artworks, and drawing its research from the latest declassified documents, this is a complete guide to one of the most important and widely distributed tactical infantry weapons of the last quarter-century. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975081 McNab, Chris 081 Soviet Machine Guns of World War II Weapon series. Examines how the Soviet armed forces developed and deployed a range of machine guns in WWII that fitted with their offensive and defensive infantry tactics across six years of total war. Discusses how these machine guns were distributed and tactically applied and provides numerous examples of the weapons in action, from assault teams on the streets of Stalingrad to tank crews struggling for survival at Kursk. Illustrated with high-quality photographs and specially commissioned artwork. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975087 McNab, Chris 087 THE SVD DRAGUNOV RIFLE Explores the development and performance of this USSR medium-range sniping rifle in the 1960s. The Dragunov stood out against most Western sniping rifle types by being semi-automatic, a configuration that marginally lowers accuracy compared to bolt-action sniping rifles, but which allows for faster follow-up shots. Even so, the SVD is still capable of taking precision killing shots out to 800m and beyond, making it a thoroughly practical combat weapon for marksmen and snipers. It is the world's most widespread sniping rifle, still in use in the former Soviet armies and sold to more than 40 countries worldwide. Illustrated with cutaway artwork and battlescenes, plus technical and historical photographs.1 vol, 80 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975065 Moss, Matthew 065 The Sterling Submachine Gun Designed by a motorcycle racer turned small-arms engineer, George Patchett, the submachine gun that eventually became known as the Sterling was developed during World War II. Some suggest it first saw action during Operation Infatuate with No. 4 Commando, before becoming fully adopted by the British Army in 1953 as the Sterling Machine Carbine (L2A1).

It was centre stage for many of Britain's post-colonial conflicts from Malaya to Kenya and from Yemen to Northern Ireland. The silenced L34A1 Sterling-Patchett entered service in 1966 and first saw action deep in the jungles of Vietnam in the hands of the elite special forces of Australia, New Zealand and the United States during prisoner snatches and reconnaissance patrols.

Employing first-hand accounts and painstaking technical analysis, this engaging account features carefully selected archive photography and specially commissioned colour artwork depicting the submachine gun that armed British and other forces for nearly 60 years.
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1-975066 Moss, Matthew 066 WEAPONS OF THE VIKING WARRIOR Between the late 8th and late 11th century Viking warriors had a massive impact not just in northern Europe, but across a huge arc from the western Mediterranean round through northern Europe and the Baltic to the Middle East and Central Asia. Their success depended in part on their skills in battle, their unique sense of strategic mobility, and on the quality of their weapons and equipment. Written by an expert on early medieval weaponry, this book examines the weapons of the typical Viking warrior, dispels some of the myths of the popular image, such as double-headed axes, and considers the range of weapons that actually underpinned the Vikings' success including bows and arrows.

Drawing upon contemporary literary and historical accounts from the North Atlantic to the Arab world, surviving examples of weapons and armour, and practical experimentation and reconstructions by modern weapon-smiths and re-enactors, this study casts new light on how Viking weapons were made and used in battle.1 vol, 80 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975074 Moss, Matthew 074 The PIAT - Britain's anti-tank weapon of World War II Designed in 1942, Britain's innovative Projector, Infantry, Anti-Tank (PIAT) provided British and Commonwealth troops with a much-needed means of taking on Germany's formidable Panzers. Replacing the inadequate Boys anti-tank rifle, it was conceived in the top-secret World War II research and development organization known colloquially as 'Churchill's Toyshop', alongside other ingenious weapons such as the sticky bomb, the limpet mine, and the time-pencil fuse.

Unlike the more famous US bazooka, the PIAT had its roots in something simpler than rocket science. Operated from the shoulder, the PIAT was a spigot mortar which fired a heavy high-explosive bomb, with its main spring soaking up the recoil. The PIAT had a limited effective range. Troops required nerves of steel to get close enough to an enemy tank to ensure a direct hit, often approaching to within 50ft of the target, and no fewer than six Victoria Crosses were won during World War II by soldiers operating PIATs.

A front-line weapon in every theatre of the conflict in which Commonwealth troops fought, from Europe to the Far East, the PIAT remained in service after 1945, seeing action during the Greek Civil War, the Arab-Israeli conflict, and the Korean War.
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1-975024 NcNab, Chris 024 GERMAN AUTOMATIC RIFLES 1941-45: Gew 41, Gew 43, FG 42 and StG 44 This book explores the origins, development, combat use and lasting influence of Nazi Germany's automatic rifles, focusing on the Gew 41(W), Gew 43/Kar 43, FG 42, and MP 43/StG 44. The Blitzkrieg campaigns of 1939-40 convinced many observers that most infantry combat took place at closer ranges than the 750-1,000m. From 1941 Germany's arms designers took note and produced a new series of infantry firearms.

This study not only provides a detailed technical description of each weapon, but also explores how the firearms performed on the battlefields of World War II. The combat takes us from the FG 42 in the hands of Fallschirmjager at Monte Cassino through to StG 44s being used by Waffen-SS soldiers on both the Eastern and Western Fronts. Postwar service is also studied, such as the Gew 43's adoption by the Czech Army and the StG 44's use by the Viet Cong in the Vietnam War. Sets each firearm in its tactical and historical context, and employing striking photographs and full-color artwork.
1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975069 NcNab, Chris 069 WEAPONS OF THE US SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND The units and formations of the US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) have privileged access to the finest weaponry in the world's arsenal. Whether Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marines, the SOCOM troops select weapons that match their mission requirements, but which also sit at the cutting edge of combat technology.

This means that, while SOCOM troops frequently use standard-issue weaponry, they also adopt many specialist pieces of kit that are not so accessible to the broader armed services, including sniper rifles, battle rifles, and machine guns, as well as high-tech tactical accessories used to transform standard weaponry into something exceptional.

Assessing the technology and capabilities of these combat weapons, as well as how they have been used in modern combat, this fully-illustrated study lifts the veil on some of the most distinctive hand-held weapon systems of US special operations forces since 1987.1 vol, 80 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975076 Nemeth, Balazs 076 EARLY MILITARY RIFLES 1740-1850 In the decades after 1815, the appearance of successful rifled percussion firearms paved the way for the widespread issue of rifled weapons -- accelerated by the Prussian adoption of the Dreyse 'needle gun' in 1848 and in 1849. The French Minie rifle was the first successful conical ball rifle concept to be issued to regular troops in large numbers. Illustrated throughout with full-color artwork, this study charts the development, combat use, influence and legacy of rifled firearms in a host of conflicts, from the War of the Austrian Succession of 1740-48 to the Mexican-American War of 1846-48. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975001 Pegler, Martin 01 Thompson Submachine Gun, The The Thompson submachine gun, or Tommy gun developed an almost iconic status during the 20th century. It had an unusual beginning, for it was developed during the dying days of World War I as a 'one-man, hand-held machine gun.' The war ended before these first prototypes could be shipped to Europe but once the M1921 Thompson formally entered production it was used by the criminals working in Chicago and New York during the 1920s.

With the police increasingly outgunned they too were forced to equip themselves with the Tommy gun. It quickly came to be used in Hollywood films, and by the end of the 1930s it would have probably faded from view had history not intervened. With the entry of the US into World War II there was an urgent need to equip and arm a force of epic proportions; the Thompson submachine gun began a second career as part of the US Army. It also became the weapon of choice for the small band of British commandos as they conducted a number of daring raids against the heart of occupied Europe. 1 vol, 72 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975006 Pegler, Martin 06 Sniper Rifles - From the 19th to the 21st Century A technical outline of the history of the sniper rifle, from its introduction in warfare during the Napoleonic wars, through the US Civil War to its current apogee as the most frequently used combat rifle in Iraq and Afghanistan. This book details the development of ammunition, different weapons types including single shot, magazine loading and semi-automatic, as well as the introduction and use of optical sights.

Martin Pegler, a leading expert on the history of sniping and former Senior Curator of Firearms at the Royal Armouries Leeds, also details the current advances in technology, such as laser range-finding sights and night vision devices. Using first-hand accounts, the book brings the dangerous world of the sniper to life revealing their training and concealment techniques as well as their mastering of their weapon of choice.1 vol, 72 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975017 Pegler, MArtin 017 THE LEE-ENFIELD RIFLE The Lee-Enfield is one of the 20th century's most recognizable and longest-serving military rifles. It was adopted by the British Army in 1895 and only replaced by the L1A1 SLR in 1957. It saw combat from the Boer War onwards, and thousands are still in use today; it is estimated that 17 million have been produced. Soldier's recollections of the rifle are overwhelmingly affectionate (it was known as the Smellie); today it remains a very popular target rifle for competitive shooting, and modern copies are being manufactured to meet demand. Featuring first-hand accounts, brand-new full-colour artwork and close-up photographs, this is the story of the Lee-Enfield, the innovative, reliable and long-lived rifle that equipped British and other forces through the world wars and beyond.
1 vol, 80 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975025 Pegler, Martin 025 THE VICKERS-MAXIM MACHINE GUN The world's first self-powered machine gun, the Maxim gun became a potent symbol of Victorian colonialism in the closing years of the 19th century. It was the brainchild of Sir Hiram Maxim, the American-born firearms inventor who founded the company bearing his name with financing from Albert Vickers, who became the company's chairman; Maxim's company was absorbed by Vickers, Sons and Company in 1897.

Subsequent variants in British, German and Russian service - the .303in Vickers (1912), 7.92mm MG 08 (1908) and 7.62mm PM M1910, respectively - dominated both the Eastern and Western Fronts during World War I and soldiered on into World War II, while the Vickers remained in front-line British service essentially unchanged until 1968.

Featuring specially commissioned full-color artwork and written by a noted authority, this is the engaging story of the Maxim and its descendants, the innovative rapid-fire weapons that saw combat with British, German, Russian and other forces in the late Victorian era and throughout the world wars1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975042 Pegler, Martin 042 Winchester Lever-Action Rifles Winchester lever-action repeating rifles are an integral part of the folklore of the American West. Introduced after the American Civil War, the first Winchester, the M1866, would go on to see military service as far afield as Bulgaria, but it was in the hands of civilians that it would become known as 'The gun that won the west'.

Offering a lethal combination of portability, ruggedness and ammunition interchangeability with pistol sidearms, the Winchesters and their innovative and elegant breech-loading system represented a revolutionary design. They were used by a staggering variety of military and civilian groups - gold-miners, trappers, hunters, farmers, lawmen, professional gunmen and Native Americans. It equipped a whole generation of settlers and as such left an imprint on American culture that continues to resonate today. This book explores the Winchesters' unique place in history, revealing the technical secrets of their success with a full array of colour artwork, period illustrations and close-up photographs1 vol, 80 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975052 Pegler, Martin 052 COLT SINGLE-ACTION REVOLVERS In 1836, Samuel Colt changed the face of warfare with the production of the first of a series of iconic and influential single-action revolvers, including the .44-caliber Colt Walker and the seminal .45-caliber Colt Single Action Army, which remains in production today. These weapons shifted the role of the pistol from single-shot weapon of last resort to a practical and powerful sidearm that gave the user the ability to defend himself once his primary armament was discharged. It transformed cavalry tactics and relegated the sword to a largely ceremonial role in many armies.

Featuring full-color artwork, expert analysis and gripping first-hand accounts, this is the absorbing story of Colt's family of single-action revolvers, covering their origins, development, use and lasting impact on the modern world.1 vol, 80 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975056 Pegler, Martin 056 SHARPSHOOTING RIFLES OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR: Colt, Sharps, Spencer, and Whitworth At the outset of the American Civil War, the Union Army's sharpshooters were initially equipped with the M1855 Colt revolving rifle, but it was prone to malfunction. Instead, the North's sharpshooters preferred the Sharps rifle, an innovative breech-loading weapon capable of firing up to ten shots per minute - more than three times the rate of fire offered by the standard-issue Springfield .58-caliber rifled musket. Other Union sharpshooters were equipped with the standard-issue Springfield rifled musket or the .56-caliber Spencer Repeating Rifle.

Conversely, the Confederacy favored the Pattern 1853 Enfield rifled musket for its sharpshooters and also imported from Britain the Whitworth Rifle, a .45-caliber, single-shot, muzzle-loading weapon distinguished by its use of a twisted hexagonal barrel. Featuring specially commissioned artwork, this is the engrossing story of the innovative rifles that saw combat in the hands of sharpshooters on both sides during the Civil War.1 vol, 80 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975067 Pegler, Martin 067 SNIPING RIFLES ON THE EASTEERN FRONT 1939-45 The Soviet Union had developed a significant sniping force by 1939, but the extraordinary skill and cunning displayed by Finnish snipers during the Winter War forced the Soviets to innovate. On the other side, German sniping suffered from a lack of standardization of weapons and a lack of marksmen deployed at the start of the Great Patriotic War (1941-45). There were few heroes in the conflict, but on both sides, the snipers were idolized - especially on the Soviet side, gaining almost mythical status.

As well as traditional bolt-action weapons, both sides used several types of semi-automatic rifle, such as the SVT-38 and the Gew 41. Offering greater firepower at the expense of long-range accuracy, such weapons would be profoundly influential in the postwar world. Fully illustrated, this investigates the development of sniping weapons and techniques on World War II's Eastern Front.1 vol, 80 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975083 Pegler, Martin 083 SNIPING RIFLES IN WORLD WAR I Highly illustrated volume tells the inside story of the rifles carried by snipers of all the major powers during World War I. Features full-color artwork, carefully chosen archive images and photographs of the sniping rifles and accessories used in the trenches.

Although military sharpshooting had existed since the 18th century, in 1914 only the German and Austro-Hungarian armies fielded trained snipers armed with scoped rifles. Thus upon the outbreak of World War I, the Allied armies found themselves on the receiving end of a shooting war to which they had no means of response. Only the Canadians brought a dedicated sniping rifle into the trenches, but in small numbers. For the British, although production of a suitable rifle and scope were settled on quickly, the establishment of sniper training was difficult and its success was mostly due to the efforts of a handful of dedicated officers. The French eventually introduced a competent scoped rifle and a sniper training system, as did the Italians. Entering the war in 1917, the Americans experienced rifle shortages but were able to build on their pre-1914 efforts to find a suitable sniping weapon. The country that suffered most grievously was Russia; Russian troops fielded no snipers at all and suffered accordingly.1 vol, 80 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975044 Reid, Stuart 044 THE FLINTLOCK MUSKET: Brown Bess and Charleville 1715-1865 The flintlock or firelock musket is one of the most iconic weapons in history: first used on the battlefields of the Thirty Years' War and the English Civil War, it was carried by both sides at Bunker Hill, Waterloo and the Alamo, and dominated warfare for more than 150 years, with military service as late as the American Civil War in the 1860s.

Featuring specially commissioned full-color artwork, this engaging study examines the role that the flintlock played in close-order combat on European and other battlefields around the world. Employing first-hand accounts to show how tactical doctrines were successfully developed to overcome the weapon's inherent limitations, and exploring the use of the flintlock musket by individuals in irregular warfare, chiefly in North America, this volume offers a comprehensive analysis of the flintlock's lasting impact as the first truly universal soldier's weapon. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975008 Rottman, Gordon 08 KALASHNIKOV AK-47 ASSAULT RIFLE The Kalashnikov AK-47 is the most ubiquitous assault rifle in the world, with more AK-47s and its variants in use than any other individual small arm. Created by Senior Sergeant Mikhail Kalashnikov, and first adopted by the USSR soon after World War II, its production continues to this day, with an estimated 75 million produced worldwide. This book takes a look at the complete history of the weapon, discussing its design, development, and usage, taking its story from the great armies of the Soviet Union to the insurgents and criminal gangs that often employ the weapon today. 1 vol, 72 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975014 Rottman, Gordon 014 THE M16 The M16 was first introduced in 1958 and was revolutionary for its time as it was made of lightweight materials including special aluminum and plastics. It was first adopted by US Special Forces and airborne troops in 1962 before it was issued to Army and Marine units serving in Vietnam. Its use spread throughout the following decades and a number of variants including submachine and carbine versions were also fielded.

As a result it is now amongst the three most used combat cartridges in the world while over 10 million M16s and variants have been produced making it one of the most successful American handheld weapons in history .But despite its undeniable success the M16 is not without its detractors. Indeed, the 'black rifle', as it is known, is one of the most controversial rifles ever introduced with a long history of design defects, ruggedness issues, cleaning difficulties and reliability problems leading to endless technical refinements.

This volume provides a technical history of the M16 and the struggle to perfect it together with an assessment of its impact on the battlefield drawing on over a decade's combat experience with the rifle. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975018 Rottman, Gordon 018 THE BAZOOKA Most belligerents entering World War II armed their infantry with bulky and ineffectual anti-tank rifles as their primary means of combating tanks. US planners realized that what infantrymen needed was a relatively lightweight, man-portable anti-tank weapon that was simple to operate, accurate, and capable of knocking out the average tank at a reasonable range, while also being effective against fortified buildings, pillboxes, and personnel in the open.

The bazooka combined a revolutionary new anti-tank rifle-grenade warhead, a much-modified British anti-aircraft rocket motor, and a cobbled-together launcher tube and electrical firing system; its first test-firing astounded observers, and it was immediately adopted by the US armed forces. Featuring specially drawn color artwork, this engaging study tells the story of the bazooka, which set the standard for future light anti-tank weapons and their ammunition, and was a key influence on anti-tank tactics and techniques in the post-war era. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975032 Rottman, Gordon 032 BROWNING .30-caliber Machine Guns First adopted in 1917, the rugged and reliable Browning .30-caliber machine gun remained in US service into the Vietnam era, and is still occasionally found in use elsewhere even today. Produced in both water-cooled and air-cooled versions, it has been employed in every imaginable role for a machine gun -- anti-personnel, anti-aircraft, mounted on aircraft as both defensive and offensive armament, defensive armament aboard vehicles (armored and soft-skin), mounted on watercraft, and others.

Employing gripping first-hand testimony and featuring specially commissioned illustrations and detailed photographs, many in color, this lively study of the Browning .30-caliber machine gun reveals the origins, combat history and legacy of this versatile and dependable weapon. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975038 Rottman, Gordon 038 THE HAND GRENADE Allowing the user to inflict damage on his opponent within throwing range without leaving cover, the portable, lethally efficient hand grenade is a ubiquitous weapon of modern warfare, and has now found its way into law-enforcement arsenals too. Featuring specially commissioned full-color artwork and an array of revealing photographs of grenades in use and in close-up, this engaging study explores and assesses the origins, development, combat use, and lasting legacy of the formidable military hand grenade. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975002 Rottman, Gordon L 02 Rocket Propelled Grenade, The The RPG-series of weapons is the most widely used family of lightweight antitank weapons in the world today. RPGs have been used not only against their intended targets, but against personnel, fortifications, buildings, soft-skin vehicles, watercraft, and aircraft. Lightweight, relatively compact, easy to operate and maintain, they meet most of the requirements of any armed group. Like any weapon system, RPGs and their ammunition have their limitations.

While these limitations are much touted by proponents of more advanced weapons, they lose sight of many armed groups' requirement for lightweight, compact, inexpensive, easy to operate and maintain weapons. Most sophisticated weapons tend to be just the opposite - heavy, cumbersome, excessively expensive, and requiring extensive training and an advanced support infrastructure. They are also more difficult to obtain due to export controls and restrictions.

To be effective, an army actually needs a mix of both sophisticated and uncomplicated weapons. Gordon Rottman provides a detailed analysis of perhaps one of the most important weapons to be developed in the 20th century. 1 vol, 72 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975036 Rottman, Gordon L 036 PANZERFAUST AND PANZERSCHRECK Two of World War II's most distinctive weapons, the Panzerfaust and Panzerschreck, offered German and other infantrymen the ability to destroy enemy tanks single-handedly at close ranges.

While the Panzerschreck owed its origins largely to the US bazooka, the Panzerfaust was a revolutionary design that was unlike any previous weapon, and went on to influence anti-tank technology and tactics for decades after World War II.

Allied troops, notably Soviet forces, made widespread use of captured Panzerfauste, and they were also supplied to German allies such as Finland, Hungary and Bulgaria. This book reveals the fascinating development history of these two feared weapons and assesses the tactics that were employed by the soldiers using them.

Contents: Introduction, Development: A Melding of Technologies, Use: Hunting tanks, Impact: Technology and Tactics, Conclusion, Glossary, Bibliography, and Index.1 vol, 80 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975057 Rottmann, Gordon 057 US GRENADE LAUNCHERS: M79, M203, and M320 In an effort to provide the US infantryman with more firepower to cover the range gap between the hand grenade and the light mortar, the 40mm M79 grenade launcher -- a shoulder-fired, single-shot weapon -- entered service with US forces in 1961.

Reliable, easy to use, and lethally effective, the M79 soon became an iconic symbol of the Vietnam War and had a profound influence on small-unit tactics. As the Vietnam conflict continued, it was joined on the front line by experimental models such as the magazine-fed T148E1, as well as two launchers intended to be fitted under the barrel of the new M16 assault rifle: Colt's XM148 and AAI Corporation's M203.

The M203 remains in US Army service today, while the US Marine Corps now also fields the M32 multiple grenade launcher - like the M79, a standalone weapon. Featuring full-color artwork, this is the story of the rugged and formidable grenade launchers that equipped the United States and its allies in Vietnam and beyond from the 1960s to the present day.1 vol, 80 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975010 Smithurst, Peter 10 THE PATTERN 1853 ENFIELD RIFLE The Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle was the first rifled firearm issued to every soldier in the British Army, and gave the infantry a revolutionary increase in firepower. First issued in 1853, the Enfield proved itself worthy during both the Crimean War and the Indian Mutiny, where its long range, durability, and interchangeable parts made it a perfect campaign rifle. However, it was during the American Civil War that the Enfield saw the greatest use, with over a million rifles being sold to the armies of both the North and South. This title takes an in-depth look at the design, the history, the mechanics, and the use of one of the most important firearms of the 19th century.
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1-975040 Smithurst, Peter 040 THE GATLING GUN A unique chapter in the history of firearms, the multi-barrel, hand-cranked Gatling gun was one of the first practical rapid-fire weapons ever to be used in battle. It changed warfare by introducing the capability to project deadly, high-intensity fire on the battlefield, and portended the devastation that automatic weapons would wreak in World War I.

During its 50-year career, it saw widespread service with US, British, and other forces on a host of battlefields through conflicts in Zululand and the American West, to the Spanish-American War. Although it saw widespread use in the hands of industrialized nations against various groups of indigenous native warriors, it was famously left behind by Custer at the battle of the Little Bighorn, where some argue it could have made all the difference.

Featuring full-color artwork plus contemporary and close-up photographs, this engaging study investigates the origins, development, combat use, and lasting influence of the formidable Gatling gun. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975046 Thompsom, Leroy 046 THE M3 GREASE GUN Influenced by the German MP 40 and the British Sten, the .45-caliber M3 'Grease Gun' served as the primary US submachine gun for almost a half-century. Designed to replace the expensive Thompson SMG, the M3 was issued to airborne troops and others during World War II thanks to its compact design with sliding wire stock.

An improved variant, the M3A1, was favored by armored crews right up to the beginning of the 1990s, seeing service in 1991's Operation Desert Storm. In Korea and Vietnam, reconnaissance troops and special-operations forces were at times armed with the M3A1 -- also available in a suppressed version -- and it was the first SMG issued to the US counter-terrorist unit Delta Force. Featuring full-color artwork, first-hand accounts, and archive and close-up photographs, this is the engaging story of the M3 submachine gun.1 vol, 80 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975047 Thompsom, Leroy 047 GERMAN MACHINE GUNS OF WORLD WAR I: MG 08 and MG 08/15 Germany's MG 08 machine gun won a formidable reputation on WWI battlefields from Tannenberg to the Somme. Although it was a lethally effective weapon when used from static positions, the MG 08 was far too heavy to perform a mobile role on the battlefield.

As the British and French began to deploy lighter machine guns alongside their heavier weapons, the Germans fielded the Danish Madsen and British Lewis as stopgaps, but chose to adapt the MG 08 into a compromise weapon -- the MG 08/15 -- which would play a central role in the revolutionary developments in infantry tactics that characterized the last months of the conflict. In the 1940s, the two weapons were still in service with German forces fighting in a new world war.

Drawing upon eyewitness battlefield reports, this absorbing study assesses the technical performance and combat record of these redoubtable and influential German machine guns, and their strengths and limitations in a variety of battlefield roles.1 vol, 80 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975009 Thompson, Leroy 09 The Colt 1911 Pistol First used in combat during the Punitive Expedition into Mexico and then extensively during the world wars, the Colt Government Model (1911) pistol remained the standard issue handgun in the US armed forces for nearly 80 years and has continued in service with some units to this day. In fact, the M1911 has seen a resurgence amongst US Special Operations units as US Marine MARSOC and MEUSOC personnel are issued current generation 1911-type pistols. In addition the pistol has seen service with famous law enforcement agencies such as the Shanghai Municipal Police, LAPD Swat, and Texas Rangers. Nearly a century after its introduction, the M1911 pistol remains a popular design and is now produced by virtually every major firearms manufacturer doing business in the USA. 1 vol, 72 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975011 Thompson, Leroy 011 THE BERETTA M9 PISTOL In 1990 the Beretta M9 replaced the venerable Colt 1911 as the main pistol of choice for the US Army, and it has seen widespread use in Iraq and Afghanistan. Written by a leading pistol expert who currently trains US Special Forces in the use of this weapon, this book is an honest appraisal of the successes and failings of the 9mm Beretta. The volume traces the Beretta designs that preceded the M9, as well as its use on the battlefield, including the impact it has had on close combat training due its the larger magazine capacity. It also details the adoption of the Beretta by US law enforcement agencies and the impact this has had. This is a fascinating history of a classic pistol and an assessment of its future use.1 vol, 72 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975013 Thompson, Leroy 013 The M1 Carbine In 1938, the US Chief of Infantry requested that the Ordnance Department develop a carbine to be used by service and support troops, artillerymen, machine-gun crews, tankers, mortar crews and other troops not needing the power of the M1 Garand rifle. The development of this new weapon was given an added impetus by Germany's successful use of airborne and glider troops early on in World War II. This caused a fear amongst US officers that troops normally considered 'behind the lines' personnel might have to fight elite German troops and would therefore require a more effective weapon than their standard pistols. The resulting M1 Carbine was a not a shortened version of the standard service rifle but instead a brand-new design chambering a new cartridge. Eventually numerous manufacturers would combine to produce over six million M1 Carbines before the end of the war. This book charts the complete story of the weapon, from its design, to its operational history and its impact upon warfare.1 vol, 80 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975016 Thompson, Leroy 016 THE M1 GARAND The M1 Garand gave the US infantryman a marked edge during World War II. It shot faster and further than enemy infantry rifles and hit harder. No less an authority on killing the enemy than General George S. Patton called the Garand, 'The greatest battle implement ever devised.'

At a time when opposing forces were armed with bolt-action rifles, US troops had a highly reliable self-loader. The eight-round clips which were used to load the M1 Garand were, however, viewed with mixed emotions by the troops on the ground. Some Army and Marine Corps troops allegedly felt that the distinctive 'twang' as the Garand's clip was ejected when empty alerted the enemy that the soldiers were reloading and resulted in an attack. But the Garand became the defining man-killer of the war, despite its weight and magazine problems, and many US combat veterans consider it one of the key reasons they survived the war. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975022 Thompson, Leroy 022 THE STEN GUN The Sten submachine gun - officially the 'Carbine, Machine, Sten' - was developed to fulfill the pressing British need for large quantities of cheaply produced weapons after Dunkirk, when German invasion was a very real possibility. Over four million were built during World War II, and the Sten was widely used by airborne troops, tankers, and others who needed a compact weapon with substantial firepower. It proved especially popular with Resistance fighters as it was easy to conceal, deadly at close range, and could fire captured German ammunition - with a design so simple that Resistance fighters were able to produce them in bicycle shops.

Featuring vivid first-hand accounts, specially commissioned full-color artwork and close-up photographs, this is the fascinating story of the mass-produced submachine gun that provided Allied soldiers and Resistance fighters with devastating close-range firepower.1 vol, 80 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975023 Thompson, Leroy 023 M1903 SPRINGFIELD RIFLE Developed to replace the Model 1892 Krag-Jorgensen rifle, the Model 1903 Springfield was a five-shot bolt-action rifle that introduced the .30-06 cartridge - the standard US round until the introduction of the 7.62mm NATO cartridge - and gave the US infantryman a durable, magazine-fed weapon so renowned for its accuracy that it remained in service as a sniping rifle for decades after it was superseded by the M1 Garand in 1937. Extensively used in World War I, the M1903 Springfield saw widespread combat in World War II and Korea.

During World War I, US troops developed a formidable reputation for marksmanship aided by the accuracy of the M1903 Springfield. World War II saw the introduction of the M1903A3, which changed the rear sight so that it was closer to that of the M1 Garand, to allow easier training of troops who might be issued either rifle. Illustrated with specially commissioned color artwork and drawing upon veterans' recollections, this is the engaging story of the M1903 Springfield, an iconic rifle prized for its lethal accuracy that equipped US and other troops for much of the 20th century. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975029 Thompson, Leroy 029 US COMBAT SHOTGUNS When a soldier must face multiple opponents at close quarters, few weapons can match the effectiveness of the shotgun. From World War I to the War on Terror, the shotgun has been a devastating weapon in the hands of US troops. For urban combat, prisoner control and shipboard operations, it remains as deadly today as it was a century ago. This book examines various types, from the early combat shotguns through to the riot gun and trench gun versions used in World War l.

So effective was the trench shotgun, the Germans complained it violated the 'Rules of War' as an inhumane weapon, and threatened to execute troops captured carrying one. More recently during the War on Terror, shotguns have been used to clear cave complexes in Afghanistan and buildings in Iraq, but especially to blow doors open during entries and searches.

Featuring specially commissioned full-color artwork, this is the story of the origins, development and the use of the combat shotgun in US service, from the trenches of World War l, to the Korean and Vietnamese Wars and lately the cave complexes of Afghanistan.1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975035 Thompson, Leroy 035 THE MP5 SUBMACHINE GUN Since the mid-1960s the Heckler & Koch MP5 has become the most widely used submachine gun in the world, especially among counter-terrorist and special-operations units. Lightweight and offering a blistering rate of fire of up to 900 rounds per minute, the MP5 quickly earned a reputation for accuracy.

Fielded early by West Germany's GSG 9 counter-terrorist unit, it was soon adopted by the SAS. Today, military and police agencies in over 80 countries from Albania to Zambia use the weapon. Featuring specially commissioned full-color photographs and expert analysis, this engaging study charts the origins, use, and impact of the MP5.

Includes: Introduction, Development: A new kind of SMG, Use: Full-auto accuracy in action, Impact: An influential SMG, Conclusion, Bibliography, and Index.1 vol, 80 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975037 Thompson, Leroy 037 THE M14 BATTLE RIFLE The M14 may have only been the primary US service rifle for a little over a decade before being replaced by the M16, but it is still considered by many experts to be the best rifle to ever see US service.

Primarily designed for a war in Europe, where it would take its place alongside the other battle rifles like the FN FAL, the M14 saw most of its combat use in the early days of the Vietnam War. Maintained until 1970 for compatibility with NATO forces the M14 had a renaissance as a semi-automatic sniping weapon and since 2001 the M14 has been employed as a Designated Marksman Rifle, being employed by all branches of the US military, especially in Afghanistan where the open terrain makes longer-range engagements common.

Featuring specially commissioned full-color artwork and archive and close-up photographs, this engaging study tells the story of the M14, the long-lived battle rifle that remains in front-line service with US forces more than 50 years after its first adoption.

Contents: Introduction, Development: Replacing the Garand, Use: The M14 goes to war, Impact: A lasting influence, Conclusion, Bibliography, and Index.1 vol, 80 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975068 Thompson, Leroy 068 THE G3 BATTLE RIFLE During the Cold War, the G3 was one of the world's pre-eminent battle rifles. Developed in France and Spain after 1945, the rifle was produced by the German arms manufacturer Heckler & Koch.

Adopted by more than 40 countries and produced on license by many more, it was widely employed during colonial wars in Africa, insurgencies in Latin America and conflicts in the Middle East, but perhaps its widest use was in the Iran-Iraq War. Variants of the G3 have also seen substantial usage among Special Forces including Britain's Special Boat Service and the US Navy SEALs. Semi-automatic versions, especially the HK91 and HK93, remain popular in the United States, and the G3-derived HK11 and HK21 family of light machine guns have also been widely adopted by military and law-enforcement units across the world.

Fully illustrated with specially commissioned artwork, this study examines one of the iconic weapons of the Cold War era.1 vol, 80 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975073 Thompson, Leroy 073 The Browning High-Power Pistol Making its debut in 1935, the Browning High-Power was the world's most widely used military pistol for much of the 20th century. Military and law-enforcement agencies in more than 90 countries have issued the High-Power and it has seen combat in conflicts from World War II through to the 'War on Terror'. After conquering Belgium, Nazi Germany produced more than 300,000 High-Powers for use by the Waffen-SS, Fallschirmjager and others, and after 1945 the High-Power became standard for most NATO-armed forces as well as scores of others.

Chambered for the 9?19mm Luger cartridge, John Browning's High-Power improved on the classic Colt M1911 design, especially in its use of a far simpler takedown system. The pistol's innovative 13-round magazine, designed by Dieudonne Saive, staggered the cartridges for higher capacity without unduly increasing the grip size. During its 82-year production run at Fabrique Nationale (FN) in Belgium, the design evolved slightly, but a 2017 High-Power was still easily recognizable as a descendant of the original model.

Packed with gripping material including detailed technical specifications, contemporary photographs and highly accurate artist's renditions, this title is a comprehensive and informative guide to the world's most iconic semi-automatic pistol.
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1-975084 Thompson, Leroy 084 SOVIET PISTOLS: Tokarev, Makarov, Stechkin and Others Featuring archive and present-day photography and specially commissioned artwork, this reference work reveals the development and combat use of the pistols that armed the forces of the Soviet Union and its allies during and after WWII.

In 1930, the TT, a single-action semi-automatic pistol developed by Fedor Vasilyevich Tokarev and firing 7.62x25mm ammunition, began to supplement the venerable Nagant M1895 revolver in Soviet military service. From 1933 the TT-33, a simplified version, was also issued; all three would equip Soviet and proxy forces throughout and after World War II, seeing action across the globe.

In 1951 a new pistol designed by Nikolay Fyodorovich Makarov entered Soviet service; it became the primary Soviet military and police sidearm during the Cold War era and continued in use into the 21st century. The 9x18mm Makarov round was used in various weapons used by Soviet allies, notably the Czech vz 82, the Hungarian FEG PA63 and the Polish P64 and P83. The PM was quickly joined by the Stechkin machine pistol. Other specialized versions of the Makarov were developed, including the PB suppressed version and the 5.45x18mm PSM, a more compact version. Initially developed in 1990, the improved PMM version of the Makarov was intended primarily to increase the stopping power of the 9x18mm round by chambering a higher-pressure load. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975007 Thompson, Leroy illust by Howard Gerrard 07 FAIRBAIRN-SYKES COMMANDO DAGGER The Fairbairn-Sykes Commando dagger has become iconic as the most widely recognized fighting knife in the world. The origins of the dagger can be traced to Shanghai in the 1930s where W. E. Fairbairn and US Marine officers including Sam Yeaton carried out experiments to develop what they considered the perfect knife for close combat. When Fairbairn and Sykes became instructors for the Commandos, they refined the design which would evolve into the classic Fairbairn-Sykes dagger. The dagger was first used during early Commando raids into occupied Europe but saw action in every theatre of World War II. US Rangers and Marines who had trained with the Commandos took their Fairbairn-Sykes daggers home, and this also influenced the development of American Special Forces daggers. The Fairbairn-Sykes remained in use with many units after the war. It has become a symbol of Commando and special forces units throughout the world.
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1-975079 Turnbull, Stephen 079 WEAPONS OF THE SAMURAI Describes and analyses the weapons and equipment traditionally associated with the Japanese samurai. Examines the range of weapons used by them at different times and in different situations.

Beginning with the rise of the samurai during the 10th century, this lively study traces the introduction of edged weapons (cutting and piercing) and missile weapons (bows and guns) over the next 500 years. The book shows clearly how they were employed by individual samurai using many previously untranslated primary texts, and explains how their use spread more widely among low-class troops, pirates, and rebels. It also shows how schools of martial arts took over and changed the weapons and their uses during the peaceful Edo Period (1615-1868). 1 vol, 80 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975071 Walter, John 071 HOTCHKISS MACHINE GUNS: From Verdun to Iwo Jima Created by a long-forgotten Austrian nobleman, Adolf Odkolek von Augezd, the air-cooled Hotchkiss machine gun was the first to function effectively by tapping propellant gas from the bore as the gun fired. Although the Hotchkiss would be overshadowed by the water-cooled Maxim and Vickers Guns, it proved its effectiveness during the Russo-Japanese War.

The gun, quirky though it was, was successful enough to persuade Laurence Benet and Henri Mercie to develop the Modele Portative: a man-portable version which, it was hoped, could move with infantrymen as they advanced. Later mounted on tanks and aircraft, it became the first automatic weapon to obtain a 'kill' in aerial combat.

Though it served the French and US armies during World War I (and also the British in areas where French and British units fought alongside each other), the Odkolek-Hotchkiss system was to have its longest-term effect in Japan. Here, a succession of derivatives found favour in theatres of operations in which water-cooling could be more of a liability than an asset. When US forces landed on Saipan, Guam and Iwo Jima, battling their way from island to island across the Pacific, it was the 'Woodpecker' - the Type 92 Hotchkiss, with its characteristically slow rate of fire - which cut swathes through their ranks. Supported by contemporary photographs and full-color illustrations.1 vol, 80 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975082 Walter, John 082 WALTHER PISTOLS: PP, PPK AND P 38 While the PP and PPK were intended for police work, the Walther P 38 was produced for the Germany military; all three pistols have garnered a formidable international reputation since the 1930s. Assesses the origins, development, use and legacy of these three high-profile semi-automatic pistols, alongside other Walther variants, such as the tiny .25 ACP Modell 9.

The innovative Walther PP (Polizeipistole), a double-action semi-automatic pistol intended for the law-enforcement market, became available in 1929 and went on to arm the police of several European countries in the 1930s. Its smaller cousin the PPK, more readily concealed for undercover work but with reduced magazine capacity, was produced from 1931. Intended to replace the P 08 Luger, the Walther P 38 was issued from 1940 and equipped the armed forces of Germany and other countries during and after World War II, but never entirely replaced the Luger in German service. All three pistols went on to have lengthy and varied service across the world after 1945. Both the PP and the PPK remain in production today, while the P 38 re-emerged as the P1 and equipped West German forces from 1963 until 2004, when it was replaced by the P8.1 vol, 80 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975086 Walter, John 086 NAMBU PISTOLS: Japanese Military Handguns 1900-45 Featuring full-color artwork and carefully chosen photographs, this book charts the origins, development, combat use, and legacy of the Nambu pistols. Cutaway artwork reveals the inner workings of these important handguns, while specially commissioned battlescenes depict them in use in action.

Influenced by the German C 96 and other semi-automatic pistols, the first Nambu model was never accepted for universal issue, being confined largely to purchase by Japanese officers. Adopted in 1925, the 14th Year Type was to become the best-known of these handguns, serving in every campaign undertaken by the Japanese in the 1930s and then throughout World War II. It served alongside the bizarrely conceived Type 94, intended as the weapon of airmen, tank crew, and anyone to whom its compact dimensions were useful.

When World War II ended, thousands of Nambu pistols arrived in America with US veterans of World War II, while others were carried by insurgents and other armed groups across South East Asia for decades after 1945. Fully illustrated, this is the engrossing story of these distinctive pistols, from their origins to their legacy.1 vol, 80 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975075 Walter. John 075 Weapons of the Civil War Cavalryman During the American Civil War, the mounted soldiers fighting on both sides of the conflict carried a wide array of weapons, from sabers and lances to carbines, revolvers, and other firearms. Though some sections of the cavalry placed their trust in the sabre, the advent of viable breechloading carbines -- especially repeaters such as the Spencer -- was to transform warfare within little more than a decade of General Lee's final surrender at Appomattox.

However, output struggled to keep up with unprecedented demands on manufacturing technology and distribution in areas where communication was difficult and in states whose primary aim was to equip their own men rather than contribute to the arming of Federal or Confederate regiments. In addition, the almost unparalleled losses of men and equipment ensured that almost any firearm, effectual or not, was pressed into service. Consequently, the sheer variety of weaponry carried reflected the mounted soldiers' various roles in different theaters of operation, but also the availability -- or otherwise -- of weapons, notably on the Confederate side.

Fully illustrated, this study assesses the effectiveness of the many different weapons arming the Civil War cavalryman and analyses the strengths and weaknesses of the decisions made after 1865 concerning the armament of the US cavalry.
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1-975060 Zaloga, Steven 060 THE ANTI-TANK RIFLE The emergence of the tank in World War I led to the development of the first infantry weapons to defend against tanks. Anti-tank rifles became commonplace in the inter-war years and in the early campaigns of World War II in Poland and the Battle of France, which saw renewed use in the form of the British .55-inch Boys anti-tank rifle -- also used by the US Marine Corps in the Pacific. The French campaign made it clear that the day of the anti-tank rifle was ending due to the increasing thickness of tank armor.

Nevertheless, anti-tank rifles continued to be used by the Soviets on the Eastern Front with two rifles, the 14.5mm PTRS and PTRD, and were still in widespread use in 1945. They served again with Korean and Chinese forces in the Korean War, and some have even appeared in Ukraine in 2014-15. Fully illustrated and drawing upon a range of sources, this is the absorbing story of the anti-tank rifle, the infantryman's anti-armor weapon during the world wars.1 vol, 80 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-975085 Zaloga, Steven 085 INFANTRY ANTI-AIRCRAFT MISSILES: Man-Portable Air Defense Systems Charts the technological evolution of the man-portable air defense system (MANPADS) that began in the mid-1950s. Explores their combat usage and the lessons from these encounters and surveys the various methods developed as countermeasures to the MANPADS threat.

The first generation of MANPADS, such as the US Army's Redeye and the Soviet Strela-2 (SA-7 Grail), saw combat use in the Vietnam War in 1972 and the Yom Kippur War of 1973. The next generation of infrared-guided MANPADS, such as the US Stinger and Soviet Igla, came to prominence following the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979. Since the 1970s, MANPADS have been used in innumerable wars, border conflicts, civil wars, and insurrections. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-976027 Battistelli, Pier Paolo 027 Albert Kesselring Although he is mostly remembered for his part in the campaign in Italy from 1943 to 1945, Generalfeldmarschall Albert Kesselring was also chief of staff of the Luftwaffe in 1936-37, playing a crucial role in the shaping of the service for the coming war. As commander of Luftflotte 1 in Poland and Luftflotte 2 in France and the Low Countries, he was responsible for supporting the armoured spearheads of the German Army as they undertook their Blitzkrieg campaigns. With the Fall of France, the Battle of Britain began and Luftlotte 2 was the main force in the air attack against the British air defences, with Kesselring planning many raids. Following the war Kesselring was tried and convicted of war crimes following a number of massacres of civilians in Italy. He was sentenced to death, later commuted to life imprisonment before being released on the grounds of ill health in October 1952. Here Pier Paolo Battistelli provides a detailed study of one of the most famous German commanders of World War II.
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1-976013 Battistelli, Pier Paolo 013 HEINZ GUDERIAN This book gives a focused, military biography of Heinz Guderian, perhaps the most highly respected tank commander of World War II. Guderian was a typical product of the Prussian military elite; the son of a general in the army, there was little doubt that he would follow in his father's footsteps. Some consider Guderian to be the founding father of blitzkrieg warfare, and he certainly brought the whole concept to public attention and prominence, chiefly through the publication of his book Achtung Panzer in 1937. He commanded the XIX (Motorized) Army Corps in the 1939 Polish campaign, and Panzergruppe Guderian during Operation Barbarossa. In March 1943 he became chief inspector of the Panzer forces, but even the great tank commander could achieve little more than to delay the inevitable defeat of Germany.1 vol, 64 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-976005 Battistelli, Pier Paolo 005 Erwin Rommel Nicknamed 'The Desert Fox' for his cunning command of the Afrika Korps, Erwin Rommel remains one of the most popular and studied of Germany's World War II commanders. He got his first taste of combat in World War I, where his daring command earned him the Blue Max, Germany's highest decoration for bravery. He followed this up with numerous successes early in World War II in both Europe and Africa, before facing his biggest challenge - organizing the defense of France. Implicated in the plot to kill Hitler, Rommel chose suicide over a public trial. This book looks at the life of this daring soldier, focusing on his style of command and the tactical decisions that earned him his fearsome reputation1 vol, 72 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-976008 Cowper, Marcus 008 Henry V Immortalised in the plays of Shakespeare, Henry V is the most famous and celebrated of all England's medieval monarchs. Although his most famous battles and conquests took place in France, Henry, as was common amongst medieval aristocracy, was introduced to battle at an early age when he fought with his father, Henry IV, at the battle of Shrewsbury in 1403.

On his accession to the throne, Henry turned his attention towards foreign affairs and the English position in France. This title will examine Henry's key battles and sieges, how he systematically extended English control throughout northern France and how he was perceived by his contemporaries as a military leader. It will also deal with his controversial military decisions, such as the slaughter of the French prisoners at Agincourt. 1 vol, 72 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-976020 Diamond, Jon 020 ORDE WINGATE Orde Wingate rose to fame by creating the Chindits in Burma in 1943. He is an extremely important figure in military history, and deserves just as much attention as Alanbrooke, Montgomery, and Auchinleck. Unlike them, however, he always operated outside the accepted etiquette and the formal chain of command. He was a maverick and misfit, and he held to the belief that the type of mass warfare demonstrated on the Western Front (1914-18) had very little to do with the warfare of the future. He believed that the latter would require an 'indirect approach', in which heavily lumbering armies would be exquisitely vulnerable to small groups of highly motivated, mobile and well-armed guerrillas.

This book covers Wingate's experiences in pre-war Palestine, in Ethiopia in 1941 (where he formed an irregular guerrilla unit to harass the Italian garrisons) and in World War II Burma, where the two Chindit campaigns would be his apotheosis. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-976028 Diamond, Jon 028 ARCHIBALD WAVELL Archibald Wavell remains one of the great Allied commanders of the early phases of World War II. In fact, between June 1940 and June 1941, he was the only British theater commander actively engaging Axis forces. At a time when the British Expeditionary Force had been expelled from Europe, Wavell was conducting campaigns across nine countries and two continents.

In those 12 months, he planned and directly oversaw a multitude of campaigns, from the hugely successful winter campaigns against the Italians in the Western Desert and the conquest of Italian East Africa, through the Iraqi revolt, the invasion of Vichy Syria and Lebanon and the ill-fated British involvement in Greece, to the unsuccessful attempts to break the siege of Tobruk that led to his replacement in June 1941. While Wavell's great victories are often overshadowed by those of other commanders later in the war, this should not detract from his proven abilities as a strategist and tactician. This book tells the complete story of Wavell's wartime exploits and examines his strengths and weaknesses as a commander.1 vol, 64 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-976030 Erickson, Edward 030 Mustafa Kemal Ataturk Mustafa Kemal was one of the 20th century's greatest combat commanders. Born in Salonika to a middle-class family, this book follows the life of a great commander who served in the Italo-Turkish War of 1911-12 and the Balkan Wars of 1912-13 before taking command of the 19th Division based in Gallipoli during World War l.

His sterling service led to his promotion to corps command during the fighting against the Russians in the Caucasus. Following the end of the war he took command of the nationalist forces struggling against the occupation of Turkey, and managed to defeat Greek forces that sought to occupy Smyrna, thus preserving Turkey's territorial integrity. Labeled as the 'Man of Destiny' by Winston Churchill, his services in Gallipoli and the War of Independence were pivotal to the success of his armies. After leading the nationalist army to victory, he established the modern Turkish Republic and became Turkey's first ever president taking the name Ataturk, meaning Father of the Turks, as his own. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-976031 Erickson, Edward 031 ATTILA THE HUN One of the most powerful men in late antiquity, Attila's peerless Hunnic empire stretched from the Ural mountains to the Rhine river. In a series of epic campaigns dating from the AD 430s until his death in AD 453, he ravaged first the Eastern and later the Western Roman Empire, invading Italy in AD 452 and threatening Rome itself.

Lavishly illustrated, this new analysis of his military achievements examines how Attila was able to sweep across Europe, the tactics and innovations he employed and the major battles he faced, including one of his few major setbacks, the defeat at the battle of the Catalaunian Fields in AD 451. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-976007 Field, Ron 007 Robert E. Lee Beloved by his soldiers and respected by his enemies, Robert E. Lee is undoubtedly the most popular general in American history to fight on the losing side. This book takes an in-depth look at this southern gentleman as a strategist and a tactician, covering all of his most important victories and defeats.

Although courted by Lincoln, Robert E. Lee could not fight against his native Virginia and joined the Confederacy. After assuming command of the Army of Northern Virginia, Lee ran off a string of shocking victories that left the North reeling. However, on two separate occasions, Lee led invasions into the North and both ended in defeat, first at Antietam and then at Gettysburg. Encompassing the huge body of research surrounding General Lee and presenting it with numerous photographs and newly commissioned artwork, this book provides a complete understanding of Lee as a battlefield commander. 1 vol, 72 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-976014 Field, Ron 014 GARIBALDI This book looks closely at the life, military experiences, and key battlefield exploits of Giuseppe Garibaldi. Born on 4 July 1807 in the city of Nice, the turning point in his life occurred in April 1833 when he met Giovanni Battista Cuneo, a member of the secret movement known as 'Young Italy'. Joining this society, Garibaldi took an oath dedicating his life to the struggle for the liberation of his homeland from Austrian dominance. The subsequent years would see him fighting in Brazil, in the Uruguayan Civil War, and on the Italian peninsula. Between 1848 and 1870, Garibaldi and his men were involved in a prolonged struggle that eventually led to the final unification of Italy in 1870.1 vol, 64 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-976004 Fields, Nic 004 Julius Caesar One of the greatest military commanders in history, Julius Caesar's most famous victory -- the conquest of Gaul -- was to him little more than a stepping stone to power. An audacious and decisive general, his victories over the Gauls allowed him to challenge for the political leadership of Rome. Leading a single legion across the Rubicon in 49 BC, Caesar launched a civil war which would end the Roman Republic and usher in the Roman Empire, with Caesar at its helm. This examination of the great general's life covers his great victories and few defeats, looking at the factors which lay behind his military genius.

1 vol, 72 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-976023 Fields, Nic 023 POMPEY Pompey, or Pompey the Great, was one of the best military leaders of the late Roman Republic. His campaigns against the Marians, his battles in Hispania and his defeat of the Mediterranean pirates launched him to political stardom where he became an ally of Julius Caesar and a member of the First Triumvirate. However, an alliance between two such ambitious figures could not last, and the two became bitter rivals as the Republic descended into civil war. This book tells the complete story of Pompey as a military commander, pulling him out from the shadows of Julius Caesar's writings and examining him and his campaigns on their own merits. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-976011 Fields, Nic illust by Peter Dennis 011 Hannibal By the end of the First Punic War, the Romans had reduced the capital city of the Carthaginian Empire to a heap of ashes and destroyed its culture. However in 219 BC Hannibal, the eldest son of the charismatic general Hamilcar Barca, began the Second Punic War and was so successful that he threatened to destroy Roman power completely. Hannibal was a cool, thoughtful general, and can arguably be described as the greatest general of antiquity. His genius rested on a mixture of bluff, double bluff, and an ability to use all troop types to their best advantage. The battle of Cannae remains a chef-d'oeuvre to which generations of subsequent generals have aspired.1 vol, 64 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-976015 Forczyk, Robert 015 WALTHER MODEL This volume details the military career and accomplishments of Walther Model, the youngest Generalfeldmarschall in the Wehrmacht in World War II and Hitler's favorite commander. Model was a tough and tenacious commander, particularly when on the defensive, and his career rise was virtually unprecedented in German military history. Model really made his mark late in the war, when time was already running out for the Third Reich, but time and again he was rushed from one crumbling front to the next and succeeded in temporarily restoring the situation. Above all, Model deserves recognition as one of the great defensive commanders of modern military history. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-976002 Forczyk, Robert illust by Adam Hook 002 Erich von Manstein Erich von Manstein was one of the most successful German commanders of World War II. His military mind proved outstanding in many a conflict but perhaps his greatest triumph was his ingenious operational plan that led to the rapid defeat of France in May 1940. Manstein also showed great skill under adversity by commanding a furious rebuff to the Soviet armies in 1943, whilst Germany were retreating.1 vol, 72 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-976001 Fremnont-Barnes, Gregory illust by Peter Dennis 001 Napoleon Bonaparte Napoleon Bonaparte is renowned as one of the great military commanders in history, and the central figure in so many of the events of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars.1 vol, 72 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-976016 Konstam, Angus 016 HORATIO NELSON The most famous admiral in history, Horatio Nelson's string of naval victories helped secure Britain's place as the world's dominant maritime power, a position she held for more than a century after Nelson's death. A young officer during the American Revolution, Nelson rose to prominence during Britain's war with Revolutionary France, becoming a hero at the battle of Cape St. Vincent. He went on to win massive victories at the Nile and Copenhagen, before leading the British to their historic victory at Trafalgar in 1805. But, in that moment of his greatest glory, Nelson was struck down by a French sharpshooter. Today Nelson is revered as an almost mythical figure - a naval genius and a national hero. He was also a deeply flawed individual whose vanity, ego and private life all threatened to overshadow his immense abilities. This book reveals the real Nelson. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-976021 Lardas, Mark 021 George Washington Despite his lack of formal military training, George Washington may be one of history's must underrated commanders. Building an army virtually from scratch, he defeated the preeminent military power of his day. Although, he made mistakes, especially early in the war when he composed over-complicated plans that proved beyond the ability of his army to fulfill, he learned from them. He learned how to utilize the strength of his army and strike where the British were weakest, most notably in his famous surprise attacks on Trenton and Princeton after crossing the Delaware River on Christmas night. However, Washington's true legacy comes from his actions at the end of the war. His ability to walk away from the battlefield, sheath his sword, and willingly relinquish the reigns of power made him truly great. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-976029 Lardas, MArk 029 ULYSSES S. GRANT Ulysses Grant was his country's greatest general since George Washington. Like Washington, Grant's battlefield performance was the only factor standing between the United States continuing as one, indivisible nation. Grant was the keystone of Union victory, a man whose removal would have resulted in the Union cause crumbling into defeat - and the United States dissolving into a collection of competing sovereign states. It was not always so clear cut.

An early military career had ended with his resignation for alleged drunkenness, while in civilian life a number of his business ventures foundered leading to the nickname 'Useless' Grant. However, victory had its rewards and in March 1864 Grant was promoted to lieutenant-general, the only United States Army officer except for George Washington and Winfield Scott to achieve that rank. By the end of the war Grant would become the United States Army's first full general since Washington. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-976017 Lyman, Robert 017 BILL SLIM 'Bill' Slim was one of the greatest British generals of World War II. In a career that stretched from 1914 until 1958, his greatest triumphs came in WWII against the Japanese, retreating from Burma and then turning for victory in India. Slim also left a legacy of training and morale building that endures in the British Army to this day. This book examines his military career and his place in military history by examining his strategies, tactics, and some of his greatest battles.1 vol, 64 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-976009 Moreman, Tim 009 Bernard Montgomery This Osprey Command title looks closely at the early life, military experiences and key battlefield exploits of Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery, first Viscount Montgomery of Alamein (1887-1976), perhaps the best-known, most highly respected and most controversial British general of World War II. Monty's reputation was made while in command in North Africa, in the Mediterranean and then North-West Europe. Arguably his best-known achievement was rebuilding a dispirited and defeated Eighth Army and inflicting a decisive defeat on Rommel at El Alamein. Montgomery's style and exercise of command and his personal reputation were largely shaped by his highly driven, but often difficult and enigmatic personality. He made an incalculable contribution to the Allied victory in Europe, and his leadership had played a crucial role in transforming the British Army into a war-winning weapon.
1 vol, 72 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-976019 Murphy. David 018 LAWRENCE OF ARABIA Thomas Edward Lawrence, more popularly known as Lawrence of Arabia, is remembered today more for being immortalized on stage and screen rather than for his dramatic exploits in the Middle East during the World War I. This book shines a light on his military achievements, his major campaigns, and the impact that his influence had on shaping the war in the Middle East. Lawrence quickly rose to prominence following the outbreak of the Arab Revolt in 1916. His skills in Arab languages helped him coordinate Navy support in an effort to regain captured coastal ports, whilst gathering widespread local support and building up the Arab Northern Army. He pioneered new tactics, which would shape British strategy four decades later, recognizing the importance of aircraft, mobile artillery, and armor in desert warfare. In two short years, the obscure staff officer had attained the rank of full colonel and helped to shape the outcome of the war in the Middle East.1 vol, 64 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-976012 Nicolle, David illust by Peter Dennis 012 SALADIN This Osprey Command book looks closely at the early life, military experiences, and key battlefield exploits of Al-Malik al-Nasir Yusuf Ibn Najm al-Din Ayyub Ibn Shahdi Abu'l-Muzaffar Salah al-Din - or Saladin as he is more commonly known outside the Islamic world - who is broadly regarded as the greatest hero of the Crusades, even in Europe. Most chroniclers present him as a man of outstanding virtue, courage, and political skill. More recently, however, efforts have been made to portray Saladin as an ambitious, ruthless, and even devious politician, and as a less brilliant commander than is normally thought. This book sets out to reveal that the truth is, as usual, somewhere in between. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-976026 Stille, Mark 026 YAMAMOTO ISOROKU Admiral Yamamoto Isoroku was the defining Japanese naval commander of World War II. Yamamoto's career in the Imperial Japanese Navy started in the early years of the 20th century and he saw service in the Russo-Japanese War, being wounded in the battle of Tsushima in 1904. He went on to study at Harvard University and serve as a naval attache in the inter-war years, an experience that was to give him a unique insight into the American psyche.

Despite the success of his daring pre-emptive strike on Pearl Harbor in 1941, that damaged the US Pacific Fleet and ushered in the Pacific War, Yamamoto's subsequent handling of the Japanese combined fleet can be called into question. The final campaign commanded by Yamamoto was that around Guadalcanal, where Yamamoto's myth of excellence will be totally laid bare. Despite a considerable numerical advantage over the Americans, Yamamoto never brought this advantage to bear. The result was a devastating defeat for the Imperial Japanese Navy and, eventually, the death of Yamamoto himself. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-976006 Turnbull, S 006 Toyotomi Hideyoshi Arguably the greatest military commander in the history of the samurai, Toyotomi Hideyoshi rose from the ranks of the peasantry to rule over all Japan. A student of the great unifier Oda Nobunaga, Hideyoshi would later avenge the murder of his master at the battle of Yamazaki. After consolidating his position, Hideyoshi went on the offensive, conquering the southern island of Kyushu in 1587 and defeating the Hojo in 1590. By 1591, he had accomplished the reunification of Japan. This book looks at the complete story of Hideyoshi's military accomplishments, from his days as a tactical leader to his domination of the Japanese nation.
1 vol, 72 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-976024 Turnbull, Stephen 024 TOKUGAWA IEYASU Towards the end of the 16th century three outstanding commanders brought Japan's century of civil wars to an end, but it was Tokugawa Leyasu who was to ensure a lasting peace. In terms of his strategic and political achievements Leyasu ranks as Japan's greatest samurai commander. Leyasu possessed the rare wisdom of knowing who should be an ally and who was an enemy, a key skill for a successful military leader. Leyasu's crowning victory at Sekigahara depended on the defection to his side of Kobayakawa Hideaki, and the absence from the scene of Ieyasu's son Hidetada serves to illustrate how just once there was a failure in Ieyasu's otherwise classic strategic vision. To establish his family as the ruling clan in Japan for the next two and a half centuries was abundant proof of his true greatness. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-976025 Zalaoga, Steven 025 OMAR BRADLEY General Omar Bradley was the premier US Army tactical commander in the European Theater of Operations in 1944-45. A West Point classmate of Dwight Eisenhower, Bradley was the quintessential US field commander of World War II, elevated to high command with little combat experience but a solid track record as a skilled planner and organizer. He was part of a small cadre of highly skilled young officers groomed for higher command in the austere and bankrupt 1930s.

Bradley was at the center of nearly all the major US Army victories in 1944-45 from D-Day through the final push into Germany. Along with that combat record came a string of controversies. Bradley's greatest blunder, failing to anticipate the German offensive in the Ardennes, was counter-balanced by a vigorous and skilled response which fatally injured the German Army in the West. Beyond the performance of the US Army in the ETO, Bradley was also intimately wrapped up in other controversies, especially the internecine squabbles with his British counterpart, Bernard Montgomery.
1 vol, 64 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-976003 Zaloga, Steven 003 George S Patton George S. Patton Jr. was the iconic American field commander of World War II, and widely regarded as the US Army's finest practitioner of mechanized warfare. This title examines Patton's colorful life and leadership in three wars, with a concentration on his command in World War II. Despite his ability, Patton was thoroughly reviled by most GIs, partly due to his insistence on traditional military discipline in the ranks, but also because of his unwillingness to pander to the growing power of the press. This combination of ability and controversy have combined to make him one of the most interesting figures in American military 1 vol, 72 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-976032 Zaloga, Steven 032 Gustaf Mannerheim Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim is a legendary figure, whose life and career were deeply influential in Finnish and European history. He is viewed by many as the father of modern Finland after leading the 'White' faction to victory and independence in the Finnish Civil War of 1918. He then commanded his country's forces in a sequence of bitter clashes in the ice and snow, in the build-up to, and during, World War II: the Winter War in 1939-40, the Continuation War in 1941-44 and the Lapland War in 1944-45.

This study provides a fascinating insight into Mannerheim's career, analysing his traits, his biggest victories and his key enemies. Complete with uniform artwork and detailed tactical maps, it is a comprehensive guide to one of the 20th century's most capable military leaders and statesmen. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-976018 Zaologa, steven 018 EISENHOWER Dwight Eisenhower represented a fundamentally new type of modern military commander, the manager commander, whose grasp of the politics and large-scale tactics of battle were uniquely suited to leading the huge coalition of forces that fought in Europe during World War II. Educated at West Point, Eisenhower rose to his position as Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force through a series of powerful contacts and his natural aptitude for leadership and large scale tactical planning. This book analyses how Eisenhower's tactics and political astuteness helped him successfully lead the invasion of Europe, how he coaxed contradictory parties into supporting his policies, and how he triumphed in his now infamous clash with Montgomery. Uniquely, the author goes on to describe how Eisenhower's military influence continued when he became President, as his leadership and vision were tested by the outbreak of the Cold War. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-977001 001 RANGERS LEAD THE WAY-Pointe du Hoc D-Day 1940 1 vol, 72 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-977002 002 ISRAEL'S LIGHTING STRIKE-Raid on Entebbe 1976 1 vol, 72 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-977003 003 THE CABANATUAN PRISON RAID-Philippines 1945 1 vol, 72 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-977004 004 THE SAS AND THE IRANIAN EMBASSY SIEGE 1980 1 vol, 72 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-977005 005 THE GREAT LOCOMOTIVE CHASE:Andrews Raid 1862 Union forces planned to steal a train and travel at high speed to Chattanooga, Tennessee, disabling the lines as they went.1 vol, 72 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-977006 006 THE SAMURAI CAPTURE A KING:Okinawa 1609 A brilliant but little-known operation, the Shimaz clan raid on the independent kingdom of Ryukyu (modern Okinawa) in 1609. A fascinating tale.1 vol, 72 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-977008 008 THE COCKLESHELL RAID-Bordeaux 1942 On the night of December 7, 1942, five canoes were launched with a pair of British commandos tasked with slipping into Bordeaux and destroying as many ships as possible. A rousing tale.1 vol, 72 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-977009 009 Rescuing Mussolini-Gran Sasso 1943 1 vol, 72 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-977010 010 Certain Death in Sierra Leone SAS and Operation Barras 20001 vol, 72 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-977018 Castle, Ian 018 THE ZEPPELIN BASE RAIDS: Germany 1914 In the summer of 1914, as Europe teetered on the brink of war, the specter of immediate Zeppelin raids on London and other major British towns and cities loomed large. When Winston Churchill accepted responsibility for the defense of London, he realized that Zeppelins were most vulnerable when on the ground. Despite limited resources, he believed that attack was the best form of defense. In the final four months of 1914, the RNAS launched four separate air attacks on Zeppelin bases in Germany: Dusseldorf/Cologne twice, Friedrichshafen, and Cuxhaven. Author Ian Castle presents the full story of Britain's first strategic bombing campaign and the results it achieved.1 vol, 72 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-977046 Chartdand, Rene 046 Montcalm's Crushing Blow - French and Indian Raids along New York's Oswego River 1756 The year 1755 saw the rivalry between Britain and France in North America escalate into open warfare as both sides sought to overcome the other's forts and trading posts. Lord Loudoun and the Marquis de Montcalm were sent out to lead their forces and Montcalm was soon tasked with capturing the formidable Anglo-American post at Oswego. Montcalm's 3,000-strong force surrounded the forts at Oswego and soon forced the defenders to surrender - an outstanding French success. Featuring specially commissioned full colour artwork, expert analysis, and lively narrative, this engaging study casts light on a daring feat of arms at the height of the French and Indian War

Contents
Introduction
Origins of the raid
The plan
The raid
Analysis
Further reading
Index
1 vol, 80 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-977027 Chartrand, Rene 027 TOMAHAWK AND MUSKET: French and Indian Raids in the Ohio Valley 1758 In 1758, at the height of the French and Indian War, British Brigadier General John Forbes led his army on a methodical advance against Fort Duquesene, French headquarters in the Ohio valley. As his army closed in upon the fort, he sent Major Grant of the 77th Highlanders and 850 men on a reconnaissance in force against the fort. The French, alerted to this move, launched their own counter-raid. 500 French and Canadians, backed by 500 Indian allies, ambushed the highlanders and sent them fleeing back to the main army. With the success of that operation, the French planed their own raid against the English encampment at Fort Ligonier under less than fifty miles away. With only 600 men, against an enemy strength of 4,000, he ordered a daring night attack on the heart of the enemy encampment. This book tells the complete story of these ambitious raids and counter-raids, giving in-depth detail on the forces, terrain, and tactics. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-977034 Chartrand, Rene 034 Oldest Allies - Alcantara 1809 Although somewhat overshadowed by Wellington's main campaign in the north, the Alcantara raid was an outstanding success. The primary objective of alarming and distracting the French forces in Spain was achieved. Furthermore, the raiders also succeeded in preventing a French incursion into Portugal and tied down one of Napoleon's best marshals. There were further raids to come, but the 1809 Alcantara raid delivered a strong, permanent message: that the Anglo-Portuguese were willing and able to strike back against the French, and that they would support their Spanish allies as much as they were able.1 vol, 80 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-977024 Chun, Clayton 024 THE LAST BOARDING PARTY: The USMC and the SS Mayaguez 1975 Just two weeks after the close of the Vietnam War, communist Cambodian Khmer Rouge elements seized the S.S. Mayaguez in international waters. Believing they had to act quickly, United States Marines boarded the ship, only to find the crew had been removed. They then launched an assault on a nearby island where they believed the crew had been taken. Instead of a quick strike against a limited foe, the Marines encountered major opposition and were quickly pinned down. With large numbers of Cambodians closing in all around, the a desperate firefight developed as US forces tried to extract the Marines. This book recounts the bloody struggle on Koh Tang island, as a badly botched hostage rescue turned into a desperate evacuation.1 vol, 80 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-977031 Chun, Clayton 031 GOTHIC SERPENT: Black Hawk Down Mogadishu 1993 This book tells the story of Task Force Ranger - a unit of US Rangers and Special Forces - and their attempt to capture the lieutenants of the Somali warlord Muhamed Farrah Aideed, during the 1993 United Nations' humanitarian relief mission. What started as a simple snatch-and-grab mission quickly degenerated into a desperate battle for survival when US Black Hawk helicopters were struck by rocket-propelled grenades and crashed into the streets of Mogadishu.

Racing to save the crew, Task Force Ranger was surrounded by mobs of hostile Somali gunmen. The battle in the city raged all night as the better-equipped and better-trained US forces kept the nearly overwhelming numbers of Somalis at bay. Finally, battered, bloodied, and low on ammunition, the Task Force was rescued by a combined UN and US relief force and extracted to safety. Containing detailed maps and declassified information, this is a dramatic retelling of a brutal battle that had a far-reaching impact on US military policy. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-977016 Dildy, Doug 016 Dambusters - Operation Chastise 1943 In May 1943, a specially established RAF squadron made its permanent imprint on military aviation history by flying a high-risk, low level, nighttime attack against German hydro-electric dams vital to the Nazi armaments industry in the Ruhr Valley. A comparatively tiny part of Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Harris' four-month-long 'Battle of the Ruhr' this one raid had an impact totally out of proportion to the small number of aircraft involved. It highlights the synergy of science and technology, weapons development and production, mission planning and practice, and the unflinching courage in the execution of a highly dangerous bombing raid. Furthermore, it established a legend that still resonates today.1 vol, 72 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-977036 Field, Ron 036 AVENGING ANGEL: John Brown's Raid on Harpers Ferry 1859 The Harpers Ferry raid confirmed for many Southerners the existence of a widespread Northern plot against slavery. In fact, Brown had raised funds for his raid from Northern abolitionists. To arm the slaves, he ordered one thousand pikes from a Connecticut manufacturer. Letters to Governor Wise betrayed the mixed feelings people held for Brown. For some, he was simply insane and should not be hanged. For others, he was a martyr to the cause of abolition, and his quick trial and execution reflected the fear and arrogance of the Virginia slave-owning aristocracy.

Many Northerners condemned Brown's actions but thought him right in his conviction that slavery had to end. John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry and his subsequent execution further polarized North and South and made a solution of the slavery issue central to the national debate which ultimately led to Civil War in 1861. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-977030 Forczyk, Robert 030 RED CHRISTMAS: The Tatsinskaya Airfield Raid 1942 By December 1942, the Soviets had surrounded the German 6th Army in Stalingrad, cutting off all lines of supply except through the air. Seeking to sever this last German lifeline, Soviet Command decided to launch a raid with the entire 24th Tank Corps to seize the airfield at Tatsinskaya, the primary operating base for the German airlift efforts. On 17 December, the 24th Tank Corps advanced toward Tatsinskaya, seizing the airfield on Christmas Eve.

The Soviet tankers succeeded in destroying many Luftwaffe aircraft on the ground, but afterwards found themselves isolated and out of fuel behind the German lines. Generalfeldmarschall Erich von Manstein rapidly organized a counterattack with elements of two panzer divisions, crushing most of the raiding force between 26 and 28 December. Just before the raiding force was annihilated, it received permission to abandon its heavy equipment and escape back to Soviet lines on foot. Thus, the raiders accomplished their mission of severely disrupting the airlift to Stalingrad, but at the cost of an entire tank corps. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-977013 Ford, Ken 013 The Bruneval Raid - Operation Biting 1942 In the darkest days of World War II, the British planned a daring airborne operation to capture the secret of the new German radar. Lead by Major John Frost, a company of paratroopers dropped into Bruneval on the French coast, and quickly neutralized a small German garrison. Then began a desperate fight for time as the British tried to dismantle the German radar and evacuate back to England, as ever more German units converged on their position. Using artwork, photographs, and detailed maps, this action-packed narrative puts the reader in the planning room and on the battlefield of one of the greatest raids of World War II.1 vol, 72 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-977021 Ford, Ken 021 OPERATION ARCHERY: The Commandos and the Vaagso Raid 1941 Operation Archery, the raid on Vaagso and Maaloy in Norway on 27 December 1941, was the first true combined operation carried out by British forces involving the Army, Royal Navy, and the Royal Air Force. The Islands of Vaagso and Maaloy on the Norwegian coast between Bergen and Trondheim, were selected because they offered a perfect opportunity to damage German installations and morale. Mountbatten, the new head of Combined Operations, hoped to eliminate the local garrison, destroy the fish oil factories and sink enemy shipping. The raiding force consisted of No. 3 Commando, two troops of No. 2 Commando, a medical detachment from No. 4 Commando, and a Royal Norwegian Army detachment totaling 51 officers and 525 men. To support the amphibious raid was a flotilla of warships and low-level bomb attacks by the RAF. The raid was launched on Christmas Day 1941, taking the German defenders entirely by surprise. German resistance was stiff, however, and a fierce firefight ensued. Relive the nail-biting action of one of the great raids of World War II in this exciting book, packed with maps and photographs.
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1-977028 Ford, Ken 028 RUN THE GAUNTLET: The Channel Dash 1942 In February 1942, three of the major ships of the German surface fleet - the battle-cruisers Scharnhorst and Gneisenau, and the heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen - stormed out of the harbour at Brest on a dramatic voyage back to Germany. Passing through the straights of Dover, the ships faced everything the Royal Air Force and the Royal Navy could throw at them. In a dramatic running fight, the ships managed to sail right under the nose of history's greatest maritime nation to reach the safety of Germany.

The brilliantly executed operation brought great humiliation to the British - Hitler, who had developed the plan, had judged perfectly the reaction of the British command to the Channel Dash. This book tells the complete story of this great race, from the planning through to the repercussions of this unique Germany victory. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-977029 Ford, Ken 029 THE HUNT FOR PANCHO VILLA: The Columbus Raid and Pershing's Punitive Expedition 1916-17 On March 9, 1916, troops under the command of Pancho Villa attacked Columbus, New Mexico and its local detachment of the US 13th Cavalry Regiment, killing 18 people and burning the town. Six days later, on orders from President Woodrow Wilson, General John J. 'Black Jack' Pershing led an expeditionary force of 4,800 men into Mexico to capture Villa.

What followed was a series of skirmishes, battles, and chases through the wild and uncharted Mexican countryside. While the Americans failed in their ultimate purpose of catching Villa, they did kill two of his top lieutenants. This book charts the progress of the entire enterprise, covering the dusty marches and the bitter gunfights in the streets of small border towns, analyzing the successes and failures of this unique military expedition.1 vol, 80 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-977011 Fowler, Will 011 Pegasus Bridge - Benouville D-Day 1944 The night before D-Day, light infantry and a detachment of Royal Engineers landed by gliders at Pegasus Bridge, which spanned the Caen Canal. Quickly overwhelming the guards, they managed to hold the bridge and help prevent German reinforcements from reaching the British landing beaches. Will Fowler provides a detailed blow-by-blow account of this classic wartime raid.

1 vol, 72 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-977054 Galeotti, Amrk 054 STORM-333: KGB and Spetsnaz seize Kabul, Soviet-Afghan War 1979 Storm-333, the operation to seize Kabul and assassinate Afghan leader Hafizullah Amin, was at once a textbook success and the start of a terrible blunder. It heralded the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, an operation intended to be a short, largely symbolic show of force, yet which quickly devolved into a gritty ten-year counter-insurgency that Moscow was never able to win.

Nonetheless, Storm-333 was a striking success, and despite initial concerns that it would be an impossible achievement, it saw a relative handful of Soviet special forces drawn from the KGB and the military seize the heavily defended presidential palace, neutralise the city's communications and defences, and open Kabul to occupation. The lessons learned then are still valid today, and have been incorporated into modern Russian military practice, visible most recently in the seizure of Crimea in 2014. Written by a recognised expert on the Soviet security forces, drawing extensively on Russian sources, and fully illustrated with commissioned artwork. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-977015 Greentree, David 015 A FAR FLUNG GAMBLE - HAVANA 1762 At the height of the Seven Years' War, Great Britain made an audacious strike at the heart of Spanish colonial power in the Caribbean. Gathering troops from bases in Britain and Canada and sailing across the Atlantic in secrecy was an incredible feat. The raid on Havana took Spanish colonial forces completely by surprise and following vicious fighting, the city defences at El Moro collapsed. Havana, the jewel in the Spanish colonial crown, now belonged to Britain. The success of the raid influenced British military policy for centuries as the true potential off amphibious warfare was realized.
1 vol, 72 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-977032 Greentree, David 032 Knight's Move - The Hunt for Marshal Tito 1944 On 25 May 1944, 800 men of the 500th SS Parachute Battalion descended on Drvar, a town behind enemy lines in north-western Bosnia. Their aim was to kill or capture Tito, the leader of the partisan movement in the region. The plan was to land the battalion by glider and parachute in two waves which would be relieved the next day by a ground assault. Tito knew an attack was imminent but dismissed the idea of an airborne assault. The attempt to eliminate Tito was a colossal failure. The elite battalion had been decimated, with only 200 men fit for duty the next day. Inter-agency rivalry between the Abwehr and the SS had meant that intelligence was not shared, a problem exacerbated by a failure to exploit HUMINT about Tito's precise location and the adoption of a plan that did not take into account these intelligence limitations.
1 vol, 80 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-977050 Greentree, David 050 HEROES OF TELEMARK: Sabotaging Hitler's Atomic Bomb Norway 1942-44 In May 1941, the Norwegian Section of SOE received a dossier warning of the dangers of a hydroelectric fertilizer plant in Norway. Vemork produced heavy water, an essential part of making plutonium for nuclear weapons. When the Germans overran Norway the entire stock had been smuggled out of the country, but the plant was intact and soon producing heavy water again, destined for the German nuclear program.

Despite the difficulties of getting to and operating in such a remote, hostile area, SOE decided it had to destroy the plant. Six ski-borne commandos had the task of slipping past 300 heavily armed guards and passing through a ravine the Germans thought impassable. Fully illustrated with stunning new commissioned artwork.1 vol, 80 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-977047 Higgins, David 047 BEHIND SOVIET LINES: Hitler's Brandenburgers Capture the Maikop Oilfields 1942 In the summer of 1942, following the invasion of Russia the previous year, Hitler's 'Brandenburger' commando units undertook a daring operation deep inside Soviet-held territory. Disguised as members of Stalin's NKVD, the secret police dreaded by most Soviet citizens and soldiers, the Brandenburgers passed unsuspected past the Red Army's checkpoints, before launching their surprise operation to seize the vital Soviet oil facilities around Maikop - delivering them intact into Nazi hands.

Contents: Introduction, Origins, Initial strategy, The plan, The raid, Analysis, Conclusion, Bibliography, and Index.
1 vol, 80 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-977042 Higgins, David R 042 THE SWAMP FOX: Francis Marion's Campaign in the Carolinas 1780 The American Revolution was deadlocked in the north, and in 1778, the focus of the conflict shifted south. Following his decisive 1780 victory at Charleston, Cornwallis launched a campaign through the Carolinas that was designed to expel American Continental and militia forces from the south. The subsequent patriot victory at King's Mountain forced Cornwallis to withdraw into South Carolina in what was one of the turning points in the Revolutionary War.

To the southeast, Francis Marion enacted a series of successful hit-and-run operations. Cornwallis responded to this string of raids by assigning Banastre Tarleton to capture or kill the rebel guerrilla commander. What followed was an unsuccessful pursuit of the elusive Marion, in which Tarleton practiced a scorched-earth policy that ultimately disillusioned Loyalist sympathizers and hurt the British cause in the Carolinas.

This book highlights the unique style of southern frontier warfare during the Revolutionary War, and how its combatants were supplied, organized, and operated. The series of actions between August and November 1780 illustrate Marion's unconventional efforts to hinder their enemy's war effort in the south - earning him his Swamp Fox moniker - and Tarleton's equally irregular efforts to counter it. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-977033 Konstam, Angus 033 U-47 in Scapa Flow - The Sinking of HMS Royal Oak 1939 At the outset of World War II, Scapa Flow was supposed to be the safe home base of the British Navy - nothing could penetrate the defences of this bastion. So how, in the dead of night, was Gunther Prien's U-47 able to slip through the line of protective warships to sink the mighty Royal Oak? This book provides the answer with an account of one of the most daring naval raids in history.

Drawing on the latest underwater archaeological research, this study explains how Prien and his crew navigated the North Sea and Kirk Sound to land a devastating blow to the British. It reveals the level of disrepair that Scapa Flow had fallen into, and delves into the conspiracy theories surrounding the event, including an alleged cover-up by the then First Sea Lord, Winston Churchill. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-977037 Konstam, Angus 037 BLACKBEARD'S LAST FIGHT: Pirate Hunting in North Carolina 1718 In April 1713 the War of the Spanish Succession came to an end. During the conflict hundreds of privateers - licensed pirates - preyed on enemy shipping throughout the Caribbean. These privateers now found themselves out of a job, and many turned to piracy.

One of them was Edward Teach - more popularly known as 'Blackbeard.' He joined the pirates in New Providence (now Nassau) in the Bahamas, and by early 1717 he had become a pirate captain. From then on he caused havoc off the North American seaboard, in the West Indies and off Honduras, before appearing off Charleston, South Carolina in May 1718. He blockaded this major port for a week, an act that made Blackbeard the most notorious pirate of his day. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-977051 Konstam, Angus 051 TIRPITZ IN NORWAY: X-craft Midget Submarines Raid the Fjords, Operation Source 1943 In September 1943, under the cover of darkness, six British midget submarines crept into the heart of enemy territory, penetrating a heavily guarded Norwegian fjord in an attempt to eliminate the threat of the powerful German battleship, the Tirpitz. Numerous previous attempts to attack the ship from both air and sea had failed, and this mission was carefully organized, and undertaken by skilled operatives who had undergone extensive training in an isolated sea loch.

Though five of the six X-Craft submarines were either lost or captured, two crews had just enough time to lay their explosive charges, which detonated after they were forced to the surface, putting the Tirpitz out of action for a crucial six-month period. Masterminded from a top-secret naval headquarters on the east coast of Scotland, Operation Source has been memorialized as one of the most daring naval raids of World War II.

This new study tells the complete story of this epic operation in unparalleled detail, supported by full-color illustrations and contemporary photography.1 vol, 80 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-977055 Konstam, Angus 055 BIG GUNS IN THE ATLANTIC: Germany's Battleships and Cruisers Raid the Convoys 1939-41 At the outbreak of World War II the German Kriegsmarine still had a relatively small U-boat arm. To reach Britain's convoy routes in the North Atlantic, these boats had to pass around the top of the British Isles - a long and dangerous voyage to their 'hunting grounds.' Germany's larger surface warships were much better suited to this kind of long-range operation. So, during late 1939 the armored cruiser Deutschland, and later the battlecruisers Scharnhorst and Gneisenau were used as commerce raiders, to strike at Allied convoys in the North Atlantic. These sorties met with mixed results, but for Germany's naval high command they showed that this kind of operation had potential. Then, the fall of France, Denmark, and Norway in early 1940 dramatically altered the strategic situation. The Atlantic was now far easier to reach and to escape from.

During 1940, further moderately successful sorties were made by the cruisers Admiral Scheer and Admiral Hipper. By the end of the year, with British mercantile losses mounting to surface raiders and U-Boats, plans were developed for a much larger raid, first using both cruisers, and then the two battlecruisers. The climax of this was Operation Berlin, the Kriegsmarine's largest and most wide-ranging North Atlantic sortie so far. Scharnhorst and Gneisenau remained at sea for two months, destroying 22 Allied merchant ships, and severely disrupting Britain's lifeline convoys.

When the operation ended, the German commander, Admiral Lutjens was ordered to repeat his success -- this time with the brand new battleship Bismarck. The rest, as they say, is history. These earlier Atlantic raids demonstrated that German surface ships could be highly effective commerce raiders. For those willing to see though, they also demonstrated just how risky this strategy could be. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-977017 Konstam, Angus illust by Peter Dennis 017 The Great Expedition - Sir Francis Drake on the Spanish Main 1585-86 In 1585, the English launched a pre-emptive strike against Spain, by attacking her New World colonies. Led by Sir Francis Drake, in command of 21 ships and 1,800 soldiers, the expedition struck first at the Canary Islands, then attacked the city of Santo Domingo and the treasure port of Cartagena. Frequently outnumbered, Drake's soldiers won an series of spectacular victories and, laden with treasure, sailed home to a hero's welcome.
1 vol, 72 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-977012 Lardas, Mark 012 Roughshod Through Dixie - Grierson's Raid 1863 On April 17, 1863 Benjamin Grierson led a force of 1,700 Union cavalrymen across enemy lines into Confederate-held Tennessee in a bold diversionary raid. Over the next seventeen days, Grierson's horsemen caused havoc by destroying railroad lines, attacking outposts, burning military stores and fighting numerous small actions, before breaking back through the lines at Baton Rouge. The raid was a tremendous success, not only by virtue of the destruction it caused, but also because the Confederates were forced to divert thousands of troops away from the front lines during General Grant's critical Vicksburg offensive. This book tells the complete story of one of the most daring Union raids of the war.
1 vol, 72 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-977058 Lardas, Mark 058 THE CAPTURE OF U-505: The US Navy's Controversial Enigma Raid, Atlantic Ocean 1944 Analyses Capt. Gallery's dangerous strategy to capture scuttled U-boats. Instead of attempting to sink the next U-boat that surfaced among them, a destroyer escort would send off its whaleboat. Everyone else was to smother the U-boat with light gunfire to encourage its crew to abandon quickly. Unaware that the Allies had already cracked the German's codes and the capture of a U-boat could endanger that secret, Gallery hoped to capture the vessel's codes and coding equipment to read U-boat message traffic.

The plan culminated in the capture of U-505 in early June, which nearly caused the exposure of the Bletchley Park codebreaking secret. U-505 was the first enemy warship the US Navy captured at sea since 1812. Features contemporary photographs, specially commissioned artwork and 3D maps. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-977022 Lardas. Mark 022 DECATUR'S BOLD AND DARING ACT: The Philadelphia in Tripoli 1804 On a dark night in 1804, Lt. Stephen Decatur and a team of hand-picked men slipped into Tripoli harbor in a small boat. Their target was the USS Philadelphia. Captured by the Barbary pirates four months previously, the Philadelphia had been refitted to fight against her former masters. Decatur's mission was to either recapture the ship, or failing that, burn her to the waterline. This book recounts one of the greatest raids in American military history, an event that propelled Stephen Decatur to international renown, and which prompted Horatio Nelson to declare it 'the most bold and daring act of the age.' 1 vol, 80 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-977057 Lyman, Robert 057 OPERATION JERICHO: Freeing the French Resistance from Gestapo Jail - Amiens 1944 Operation Jericho was the spectacular WWII prison break staged by an elite group of British, Australian, and New Zealand bomber pilots, who flew a daring low-level mission to blow holes in the walls of Amiens jail and free French Resistance prisoners under the sentence of death. Uses first-hand accounts, explanatory 3D diagrams, and dramatic original artwork, to explain how one of the most difficult and spectacular air raids of World War II was pulled off. Debunks some of the myths over why the raid was ordered in the first place.

With D-Day looming, early 1944 was a time of massive intelligence activity across northern France, and many resistance members were being captured and imprisoned by the Germans. Among the jails full of French agents was Amiens, where hundreds awaited likely execution for their activities.

To repay their debt of honour, MI6 requested an air raid with a seemingly impossible brief: to simultaneously blow holes in the prison walls, free as many men and women as possible while minimizing casualties, and kill German guards in their quarters. The crews would have to fly their bomb-run at an altitude of just 20ft. Despite the huge difficulties, the RAF decided that the low-level specialists of No. 140 Wing had a chance of success.1 vol, 80 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-977035 McLachian, Sean 035 THE LAST RIDE OF THE JAMES-YOUNGER GANG: Jesse James and the Northfield Raid 1876 It was the beginning of the end for the James gang. Over the past ten years, Frank and Jesse James had gone from unknown ex-Confederate guerrillas to the most famous outlaws in the world. A string of daring robberies of banks, trains, and stagecoaches had brought them fame, admiration, hatred, and a surprisingly small amount of wealth.

In 1876 they planned their most daring raid yet-to ride hundreds of miles from their home state of Missouri to rob the First National Bank at Northfield, Minnesota. This book will tell the story of one of the most daring bank jobs in American history. With most of the gang being former bushwhackers, they used many guerrilla tactics in the planning and execution of the raid, yet failed because of poor discipline and their own fame, which meant that every town in the Midwest had their guns loaded waiting to fight off bandits. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-977025 McLachlan, Sean 025 Ride Around Missouri: Shelby's Great Raid 1863 In July 1863, with the Confederacy still reeling from the defeats at Vicksburg and Gettysburg, Union forces pushed deep into Arkansas, capturing the capital of Little Rock. In response, Colonel Joseph O. Shelby launched a daring raid to disrupt the advance. Taking 600 men and a section of light artillery, he slipped behind enemy lines. Moving by night to confuse the enemy, Shelby captured a series of small outposts, collecting weapons and recruits as he went. As they continued their ride, the rebels tore up railroad tracks, burned bridges, and cut telegraph lines. Despite these successes, the Union troops slowly closed in on the raiders. Shelby fought a series of bitter skirmishes, until he found himself surrounded. Unwilling to surrender, Shelby led a charge through the Federal lines, bursting out into the open country and onto the road back to the Confederacy. While the results of this raid are still debated by historians, no one has ever doubted its boldness, and west of the Mississippi it became common to boast, 'You've heard of Jeb Stuart's ride around McClellan? Hell, brother, Jo Shelby rode around MISSOURI!'1 vol, 72 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-977041 McLachlan, Sean 041 TOMBSTONE: Wyatt Earp, the O.K. Corral, and the Vendetta Ride 1881-82 The Gunfight at the OK Corral on 26 October 1881 is one of the most enduring stories of the Old West. It led to a series of violent incidents that culminated in the Vendetta Ride, in which Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, and several other gunslingers went after their rivals the Cowboys. Like most tales of the Wild West, the facts are buried under layers of myth, and the line between good guys and bad guys is blurry.

Wyatt Earp, leader of the so-called 'good guys,' was charged with stealing horses in the Indian Territory in 1870 and jumped bail. Becoming a buffalo hunter and gambler, he got into several scrapes and earned a reputation as a gunfighter. Several times he helped lawmen arrest outlaws, but usually his assistance came more because of a personal grudge against the criminal than any real respect for law and order. He even got fired from a police job in Wichita for beating up a political rival. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-977019 McNab, Chris 019 STORMING FLIGHT 181: GSG 9 and the Mogadishu Hijack 1977 In 1977, Lufthansa flight 181 was hijacked by terrorists and flown to Mogadishu, Somalia. There, members of the German special missions group, GSG 9, assisted by two SAS advisors, stormed the plane, killing three of the terrorists and wounding the fourth, while avoiding any major harm to the hostages. This book details the backgrounds of both GSG 9 and the hijackers and offers a detailed analysis of the planning and execution of the mission, code-named Operation Feuerzauber (Fire Magic) one of the most audacious special forces operations of modern times. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-977038 McNab, Chris 038 FALL OF EBEN EMAEL: Belgium 1940 In early May 1940, the fortress of Eben Emael was a potent sentinel over the Belgian-Dutch borderlands. The fortress covered 75 hectares (185 acres) on the surface, had 5km of tunnels underground and was studded with bunkers, gun turrets and casemates. Add a garrison of 1,200 men and the natural protection of 60m-high canal walls, and Eben Emael gave the impression of near-impregnability.

Yet on 10 May just 78 elite airborne soldiers managed to defeat this fortress in an operation of unprecedented tactical skill. Deployed by glider onto the very top of the fortifications, they utilized elite training, fast movement and specialist explosives to destroy many of the gun positions and trap much of the garrison within the fortress. Simultaneously, three other assault detachments conducted high-risk glider operations to capture critical bridges over the Albert Canal.

By the end of 11 May, following the arrival of German infantry reinforcements, Eben Emael was in German hands. This Eben Emael RAID title tells the complete, fascinating story of this unique action. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-977043 Mortimer, Gavin 043 KILL ROMMEL! Operation Flipper 1941 In November 1941, a small party of British Commandos landed by submarine in Libya, tasked with the assassination of General Erwin Rommel, commander of the German forces in North Africa, who was believed to be staying in a villa near the coast. Three men - Lt-Col Geoffrey Keyes, Capt Robin Campbell and Sgt Jack Terry - stormed the villa, but the German general was nowhere to be found.

In the confused fighting Keyes was killed and Campbell wounded; only two raiders would escape, one of whom was Terry. The raid made headlines round the free world, and Keyes was awarded a posthumous Victoria Cross. Yet in truth the raid had been a glorious failure, a mission bedevilled by bad planning and poor intelligence. Even so, crucial lessons were learned, particularly by the Special Air Service - who carried out their first mission on the same night as the raid on Rommel's HQ. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-977049 Mortimer, Gavin 049 STIRLING'S DESERT TRIUMPH: The SAS Egyptian Airfield Raids 1942 The night of July 26, 1942 saw one of the most audacious raids of World War II, just as the outcome of that conflict hung in the balance.

In North Africa, a convoy of 18 Allied jeeps carrying Special Air Service personnel appeared out of the early-morning darkness and drove onto the Axis landing strip at Sidi Haneish in the Egyptian desert. Within the space of a few savage minutes 18 Axis aircraft were ablaze; a dozen more were damaged and scores of guards lay dead or wounded. The men responsible for the raid then vanished into the night as swiftly as they had arrived, prompting the Germans to dub the enemy leader, David Stirling, 'The Phantom Major'.

Featuring full-color artwork, gripping narrative and incisive analysis, this engaging study recounts the origins, planning, execution and aftermath of the daring raid that made the name of the SAS at the height of World War II. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-977039 Neville. Leigh 039 TAKUR GHAR - The SEALs and Rangers on Roberts Ridge, Afghanistan 2002 On March 4, 2002, a team of SEALs was choppered onto a hostile Afghan mountain peak as part of Operation Anaconda. The largest operation by US forces since Vietnam, it was intended to bring to battle foreign al-Qaeda fighters who had fled after the overthrow of the Taliban and the battle of Tora Bora. But when their special ops Chinook was hit by RPGs, it marked the beginning of the SEALs' epic day-long battle for survival, which involved Coalition special forces, gunships and Predators in a 17-hour firefight against the al-Qaeda guerrillas. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-977020 Nicolle, David 020 THE GREAT CHEVAUCHEE: John of Gaunt's Raid on France 1373 In 1373, John of Gaunt set off from Calais on a great raid to strike at the heart of France. Driven by the high ideals of chivalry,the raiders left with epic pageantry. However, the reality soon overwhelmed the raiders. Beset on all sides by French ambushes and plagued by disease and starvation, the raiders battled their way through Champagne, east of Paris, into Burgundy, across the Massif Central and finally down into the Dordogne. Unable to attack any major fortifications, John of Gaunt's men plundered the countryside, raiding towns and villages, weakening the French infrastructure. While the military value of the raid is debatable, the English knights who finally made it home were hailed as heroes. This book charts the course of the raid from beginning to end, studying all the battles and skirmishes the raiders fought along the way in this bloody example of chivalric warfare. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-977045 Panzeri, Pete 045 Killing Bin Laden - Operation Neptune Spear 2011 On May 2, 2011 a ten-year manhunt drew to a deadly end as the men of the US Naval Special Warfare Development Group (a.k.a. SEAL Team Six) closed in on their prey, Osama Bin Laden, the mastermind of the World Trade Center attack on September 11, 2001. Flown from Afghanistan by Army Special Operations Command's 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) and evading detection by the Pakistani military, two US helicopters flew towards the compound where they believed Bin Laden to be. Forty minutes later one helicopter had crashed and five people were dead, including the al-Qaeda leader. In this book the story of the raid is told, from start to finish, using specially commissioned full-colour artwork, photographs, and maps. The operation, codenamed Neptune Spear, is expertly analyzed and the events are told in a concise and clear account of its build-up, execution, and aftermath, demonstrating the skill and courage of the men who carried it out.

Contents
Introduction
Origins
Initial Strategy
The Plan
The Raid
Analysis
Conclusion
Further Reading
Index
1 vol, 80 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-977007 Prince, Stephen 007 The Blocking of Zeebrugge - Operation Z-O 1918 On the night of 22-23 April 1918 the Royal Navy carried out a raid on the German held ports of Zeebrugge and Ostend - Operation Z-O.

Under the cover of clouds and smoke, over 70 ships and an assault force of 1,800 Royal Marines embarked on a daring mission which involved a vicious battle of incredible intensity. However, despite the gallant and courageous efforts of the attackers, 11 of whom were later awarded the Victoria Cross, the raid was only partly successful. Discover the successes and failures of this dramatic raid in this in-depth account, complete with specially commissioned battlescene artwork.

The author reveals how despite failure, the raid demonstrated to Germany that Britain was still capable of offensive action, even as its armies were being forced back. 1 vol, 72 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-977014 Rottman, Gordon 014 Los Banos Prison Camp Raid - The Philippines 1945 On the southwest shore of Laguna de Bay in the Philippines stood the Los Banos Internment Camp. Held within were 2,147 starving POWs, surrounded by thousands of Japanese troops. As the desperate battle for Manila raged, only 130 Paratroopers could be spared for the rescue operation. Supported by Alamo Scouts, local guerrillas, and amphibious tractors, they seized the element of surprise, and rescued the POWs. It was a stunning triumph of courage and perfect timing in the face of overwhelming odds. 1 vol, 72 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-977044 Rottman, Gordon 044 CARLSON'S MARINE RAIDERS: Makin Island 1942 On August 17-18, 1942, 211 men of the US Marine Corps' 2nd Raider Battalion conducted a daring amphibious raid on the Japanese-occupied Makin Island in the South Pacific. This ambitious but flawed operation was intended to divert Japanese reinforcements bound for Guadalcanal, over 1,000 miles to the southwest, in the wake of the US landings there ten days earlier; the Raiders were to destroy the seaplane base and radio station, take prisoners, and collect intelligence.

Although yielding limited results, it was to be an invaluable test of the innovative training and tactics employed by the Raiders, and a crucial boost to national morale at this difficult stage in the war. Featuring specially commissioned full-colour artwork and expert analysis, this gripping account of the fateful Makin Raid tells the whole story, from the plan's conception to its troubled execution and aftermath.

Contents: Introduction, Origins of the raid, The plan, The raid, Analysis, Further reading, and Index. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-977056 Sheppard, Si 056 THE VIKING SIEGE OF PARIS: Longships Raid the Seine AD 885-86 Fully illustrated volume, accompanied with maps and strategic diagrams tells the full story of the Vikings' expedition to conquer medieval Paris. In 885, a year after Charles the Fat was crowned King of the Franks, Danish Vikings sailed up the Seine demanding tribute. The Franks' refusal prompted the Vikings to lay siege to Paris, which was initially defended by only 200 men under Odo, Count of Paris, and seemingly in a poor state to defend against the Viking warriors in their fleet of hundreds of longships.1 vol, 80 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-977053 Sheppatd, Si 053 We Killed Yamamoto - The long-range P-38 assassination of the man behind Pearl Harbor, Bougainville 1943 Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, Commander-in-Chief of the Japanese Combined Fleet during WWII, masterminded the most devastating surprise attack on Pearl Harbor and became a marked man in the war that followed. A key intelligence breakthrough enabled the military to pinpoint his location. An elite team was assembled and charged with his execution.

Analyses the origins, implementation, and outcomes of Operation Vengeance, the long-range fighter interception of Admiral Yamamoto's transport aircraft that sent him to his death on 18th April, 1943. Details the role of intelligence work in pinpointing the time and location of Yamamoto's flight, the chain of command at the highest level of the US political and military establishment who ordered the attack, and the technical limitations that had to be overcome in planning and conducting the raid. Also provides a close study of the aerial combat involved in completing the mission, offering a holistic exploration of the operation which avenged Pearl Harbor.
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1-977040 Short, Neil 040 KILL HITLER - Operation Valkyrie 1944 Although far from a typical raid, the 20 July Plot - Operation Valkyrie - was still a daring and audacious attack undertaken by a small, very brave, group of individuals, determined to kill Hitler. Hitler was badly shaken by the blast and, despite the fact that numerous other attempts had been made on the Fuhrer's life since he came to power, the July 20 Plot has achieved an almost mythic status. Numerous books, both factual and fictional, have been written on the subject.

There have been several TV dramatizations and reconstructions, including a MythBusters production which considered whether or not the attempt would have been successful if the bomb had been planted in Hitler's bunker. German resistance to Hitler has also been depicted on film, most notably by James Mason in The Desert Fox and more recently by Tom Cruise in Valkyrie, an accurate and acclaimed version of the July 20 Plot. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-977026 Stille, Mark 026 Tora! Tora! Tora! Pearl Harbor 1941 In the early hours of December 7, 1941, the Japanese First Air Fleet launched a massive air-strike against the American Pacific Fleet based at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. Supported by a group of midget submarines, the attack gutted the American battleship fleet but, owing to a lack of intelligence, the American aircraft carriers they hoped to destroy were not present. In this new study of the raid, Mark Stille reexamines the political context of the attack and the intelligence operations of both sides, and gives a detailed analysis of all the major events during the battle. Backed with numerous photographs, diagrams, maps, and artwork, this book is a complete study of the Japanese attack that awoke 'the sleeping giant'. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-977023 Turnbull, Stephen 023 REVENGE OF THE 47 RONIN: Edo 1703 When Lord Kira brought about the death of Lord Asano, he made Asano's loyal samurai into ronin - masterless warriors. These men secretly plotted their revenge and one snowy winter's night, launched an ambitious raid against their enemy's mansion in Edo. What ensued was the fiercest sword battle in Japan for over a century. The gates were stormed, Lord Kira was captured and executed, and his washed head placed on Lord Asano's tomb. This title details the background, planning, and execution of this incredible raid, looking at the equipment used by the ronin, the tactics they employed in storming the building, and the dramatic events that followed, as the surviving ronin committed mass suicide -- a final act of loyalty and defiance that sealed their legend. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-977048 Werner, Bret 048 STORMING MONTE LA DIFENSA: The First Special Service Force at the Winter Line, Italy 1943 In December 1943 Monte La Difensa was part of the formidable German defenses overlooking the Allies' planned route to Rome via Monte Cassino. In the First Special Service Force's first combat in the Mediterranean theater, the Force would employ its special training in mountain and winter warfare to scale the peak, capture it, and then hold it against the inevitable German counterattacks.

Astonishing their superiors, the First Special Service Force succeeded in the face of seemingly impossible odds, but suffered a 77% casualty rate. Their victory, founded on their aggressive doctrine and extensive training in a variety of combat techniques, would prove instrumental in the postwar development of special forces.

Employing full-color artwork, archive photographs, and first-hand accounts from participants, the author examines the origins, execution, and aftermath of the FSSF's spectacular success at Monte La Difensa amid the savage winter conditions of December 1943. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-977052 Williamson, Justin 052 OPERATION EAGLE CLAW 1980: The Disastrous Bid to End the Iran Hostage Crisis Following months of negotiations after the seizure of the US Embassy in Tehran on 4 November 1979, President Jimmy Carter ordered the newly formed Delta Force to conduct a raid into Iran to free the hostages. The raid, Operation Eagle Claw, was risky to say the least. US forces would have to fly into the deserts of Iran on C-130s; marry up with carrier-based RH-53D helicopters; fly to hide sites near Tehran; approach the Embassy via trucks; seize the Embassy and rescue the hostages; board the helicopters descending on Tehran; fly to an airbase captured by more US forces; and then fly out on C-141s and to freedom. Unfortunately, and unsurprisingly given the complexity of the mission, things went wrong from the start and when the mission was called off at the refueling site at Desert One, the resulting collision between aircraft killed eight US personnel.

This tells the full story of this tragic operation, supported by maps, photographs, and specially-commissioned bird's-eye-views and battlescenes which reveal the complexity and scale of the proposed rescue and the disaster which followed.1 vol, 80 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978001 001 P-51 MUSTANG vs Fw 190 1 vol, 72 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978002 002 SHERMAN FIREFLY vs TIGER 1 vol, 72 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978003 003 U-BOATS vs DESTROYER ESCORTS 1 vol, 72 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978004 004 PANTHER vs T-34 1 vol, 72 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978005 005 SPITFIRE vs Bf 109 1 vol, 72 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978006 006 USN CARRIERS vs IJN CARRIERS 1 vol, 72 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978007 007 SOPWITH CAMEL vs FOKKER 1 vol, 72 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978008 008 P-40 WARHAWK vs KI-43 OSCAR 1 vol, 72 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978009 009 VICTORY vs REDOUTABLE:Trafalgar 1805 1 vol, 72 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978010 010 M3 MEDIUM TANK vs PANZER III 1 vol, 72 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978011 011 P-47 THUNDERBOLT vs Bf 109G/K 1 vol, 72 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978012 012 F-4 PHANTOM VS MIG-21 1 vol, 72 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978013 013 PANTHER VS SHERMAN 1 vol, 72 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978014 014 CONFEDERATE IRONCLADS vs UNION IRONCLADS 1 vol, 72 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978015 015 RUSSIAN BATTLESHIP vs JAPANESE BATTLESHIP 1904 1 vol, 72 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978016 016 SEAFIRE vs A6M ZERO Products of vastly different design philosophies, the Seafire F III and the A6M Zero were never intended to meet in combat, and never should have. The Zero, extremely nimble at low speeds was purpose-built as a shipboard fighter. In contrast, the Spitfire was intended to operate from established airfields, and needed to be adapted as a carrier fighter.

The book examines these two iconic fighters and their two very different histories, using fantastic artwork and first-hand accounts to illustrate the last aerial duel of World War II, as the British Seafire overcame its critics to emerge victorious over the Japanese Zero.

Contents: Introduction; Chronology; Design and Development; The Strategic Situation; Technical Specifications; The Combatants; Combat; and Statistics and Analysis. 1 vol, 72 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978018 018 M1 ABRAMS vs T-72 URAL 1 vol, 72 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978020 020 SE 5a vs Albatros D V 1 vol, 72 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978021 021 Centurian vs T-55 1 vol, 72 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978022 022 USN Cruiser vs IJN Cruiser 1 vol, 72 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978023 023 USN F-4 Phantom II vs VPAF MiG-17 1 vol, 72 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978024 024 Fw 190 Sturmbock vs B-17 Flying Fortress 1 vol, 72 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978025 025 Fw 200 Condor vs Atlanic Convoy By the summer of 1941, the Condor attacks had succeeded so well that Churchill called them 'the scourge of the Atlantic'.1 vol, 72 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978026 026 P-38 Lighting vs Ki-61 Tony-New Guinea 1943-44 1 vol, 72 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978027 027 German Commerce Raider vs British Cruiser - The Atlantic & The Pacific During World War II, the Kriegsmarine armed a number of merchant vessels with concealed guns and torpedo tubes for surprise attacks against Allied shipping. To counter this deadly threat, the Royal Navy employed cruisers and their intelligence-gathering apparatus to find and destroy the disguised German commerce raiders. This Duel title covers the deadly game of cat and mouse, fought by these surface vessels during World War II.

1 vol, 72 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978028 028 Mirage III vs MiG-21: Six Day War 1967 Although the opposing forces of the Six Day War were both flying comparable third-generation Mach 2 jet fighters, the pilots were trained to different standards, and were expected to utilize different tactics. Using the latest research, first-hand accounts, and specially commissioned artwork, Shlomo Aloni tells the dramatic story of the dogfights in the skies over the Middle East.
1 vol, 80 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978114 Bernstein, Jonathan 114 P-47 THUNDERBOLT vs GERMAN FLAK DEFENSES: Western Europe 1943-45 This volume analyses the tactics and techniques used by both P-47 fighter-bomber pilots and German flak gunners, featuring full-color illustrations to examine the Allied tactical air power in Europe from 1943 and how German defenses were overpowered by the air threat. The USAAF four numbered air forces that saw action over the European continent suffered significant fighter-bomber losses to flak. The principle fighter-bomber from the summer of 1944 through to VE Day was the P-47D, with both dedicated ground attack units and squadrons that had completed their bomber escort tasking seeking out targets of opportunity across occupied Western Europe.

The fighter-bombers (principally of the Ninth Air Force) wreaked considerable havoc on German ground forces. Indeed, Thunderbolt units undertaking such missions effectively complemented the strategic bombing campaign, ensuring the defeat of Nazi Germany. P-47 pilots paid a high price to achieve this victory, however, as the German flak arm was well equipped (nearly a quarter of all war-related production was devoted to anti-aircraft weaponry) with weapons of various calibres to counter tactical air power's low to medium altitude threat.

While heavy-calibre anti-aircraft fire was intended to both shoot down enemy aircraft and force bombers to drop their ordnance sooner or from higher altitudes, thus reducing bombing accuracy, low-altitude flak batteries put up a virtual 'wall of steel' for enemy fighter-bombers to fly through. Damaging a low-flying fighter-bomber made it easier for other flak gunners to track, engage, and destroy it. Innovations like lead-computing gunsights gave gunners a higher probability of intercepting low-altitude fighters. Conversely, the appearance of air-to-ground rockets beneath the wings of P-47s gave pilots better standoff range and a harder-hitting punch when dealing with low and medium altitude flak units.1 vol, 80 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978109 Campbell, David 109 GERMAN 88mm Gun vs Allied Armour: North Africa 1941-43 Few weapons developed a more deadly reputation than the German '88' in the role of anti-tank gun, its long reach and lethal hitting power making it a significant problem for every type of British and later American armour. Despite its individual potency, it was almost always utilized as part of a comprehensive system of defences that relied on a mix of weapons carefully deployed in anticipation of the enemy's likely avenue and method of attack. Used in this way, the 88 became a particularly deadly part of the Afrika Korps' attempts to shatter British armoured power in the Western Desert.

Initially extremely successful over the course of 1941 and 1942 in Operations Battleaxe and Crusader, the Allies' tactics and vehicles (such as the American-made M3 and the Crusader III) eventually evolved to deal with the 88's awesome power. This detailed new book tells the story of that evolution and provides an in-depth treatment of this key weapon of World War II.1 vol, 80 pgs 20201UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978108 Cansirre, Romain 108 USMC M4A2 SHERMAN vs JAPANESE TYPE 95 Ha-Go; The Central Pacific 1943-44 The different national tank doctrines of the United States and Imperial Japan resulted in a terrible mismatch of the predominant tank types in the crucial Central Pacific campaign. A flawed Japanese doctrine emphasized light infantry support tanks, often used in small numbers. Tactically, tanks were often frittered away in armored versions of the familiar banzai attacks. Meanwhile, the Americans saw the tank as an infantry support weapon, but developed a more systematic tactical doctrine. They settled upon a larger medium tank - in the case of most Marine Corps tank battalions, the diesel-powered M4A2 (unwanted by the US Army).

This superbly detailed title reveals how both the two sides' tactical and technical differences in the approach to armored warfare soon became apparent over a series of deadly engagements, from the first tank fight at the battle of Tarawa in November 1943, through to engagements on Parry Island, Saipan, and Guam, before ending with Peleliu in September 1944.1 vol, 80 pgs 20201UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978119 Claringbold, Michael 119 F4U CORSIAR vs A6M ZERO-SEN: Rabaul and the Solomons Examines these two different fighters in the Solomons/Rabaul theatre, and the unique geographic conditions which shaped their deployment and effectiveness. It contains rare photographs and digital artwork that accurately showcases and aligns combats of both types in-theatre with unprecedented accuracy. Both sides vastly over-claimed. With full access to IJNAF and US Navy/US Marine Corps records, these numbers will be presented accurately.

The aerial clashes between the iconic Corsair and Zero-sen translated into a contest of speed and altitude for the former, versus the latter's outstanding agility and range.

Whilst the F4U Corsair eventually proved to be a superior fighter in Pacific operations, its introduction into combat in this theatre initially demonstrated its weaknesses. Indeed, the 'Saint Valentine's Day Massacre' debacle showcased exemplary Zero-sen fighter tactics, and American losses were of sufficient magnitude that further daylight missions toward Bougainville were discontinued until Allied fighter tactics could be improved.

As a result, for the next two months the Corsair's combat results were much subdued. Indeed, the F4U only became a superb fighter when both its pilots and their commanders worked out how to deploy the gull-wing design effectively. Optimum circumstances for effective engagement did not always occur, and the Zero-sen remained effective against the Corsair until February 1944 in the South Pacific, after which all IJNAF fighter units vacated Rabaul.
1 vol, 80 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978103 Claringbould, Michael 103 P-47D Thunderbolt vs Ki-43-II Oscar New Guinea 1943-44 Although New Guinea's Thunderbolt pilots faced several different types of enemy aircraft in capricious tropical conditions, by far their most common adversary was the Nakajima Ki-43-II Hayabusa, codenamed 'Oscar' by the Allies. These two opposing fighters were the products of two radically different design philosophies. The Thunderbolt was heavy, fast and packed a massive punch thanks to its battery of eight 0.50-cal machine guns, while the 'Oscar' was the complete opposite in respect to fighter design philosophy - lightweight, nimble, manoeuvrable and lightly armed. It was, nonetheless, deadly in the hands of an experienced pilot. The Thunderbolt commenced operations in New Guinea with a series of bomber escort missions in mid-1943, and its firepower and superior speed soon saw Fifth Air Force fighter command deploying elite groups of P-47s to Wewak, on the northern coast. Flying from there, they would pick off unwary enemy aircraft during dedicated fighter patrols. The Thunderbolt pilots in New Guinea slowly wore down their Japanese counterparts by continual combat and deadly strafing attacks, but nevertheless, the Ki-43-II remained a worthy opponent deterrent up until Hollandia was abandoned by the IJAAF in April 1944.

Fully illustrated throughout with artwork and rare photographs, this fascinating book examines these two vastly different fighters in the New Guinea theatre, and assesses the unique geographic conditions that shaped their deployment and effectiveness.
1 vol, 80 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978035 Davies, Peter F-105 WILD WEASEL vs SA-2 'GUIDELINE' SAM: Vietnam 1965-73 The Vietnam war was the first conflict that saw extensive use of surface-to-air anti-aircraft missiles, and thus became a training ground for the tactics of this new type of battle. This Duel presents this story in the context of two of the main opponents: America's top fighter-bomber and the NVA's best anti-aircraft missile. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978089 Davies, Peter 089 B-52 STRATOFORTRESS vs SA-2 GUIDELINE SAM: Vietnam 1972-73 Ever since its introduction in the late 1950s, the B-52 Stratofortress has been the United States' primary heavy bomber and a powerful symbol of its immense military might. Its powerful electronic countermeasures equipment (ECM) was thought to make the B-52 immune to ground-to-air missile attack, but in Vietnam, and later conflicts such as Operation Desert Storm in 1991, it came up against the Soviet-designed SA-2 SAM which used heavy salvoes of missiles to bring down the bombers.

The losses of several of its most feared, powerful, and supposedly invincible bombers per night to a torrent of Soviet missiles during the closing stages of the Vietnam War was sobering to Americans, but the B-52s' crushing attacks virtually eliminated North Vietnam's defenses and forced a peace settlement. This fascinating book analyses the roles of the SA-2 operators and the B-52 Electronic Warfare Officers (EWOs) using specially commissioned artwork as well as first-hand accounts, and traces the cat-and-mouse tactics that each side employed.1 vol, 80 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978095 Davies, Peter 095 USAF F-105 THUNDERCHIEF vs VPAF MiG-17 VIETNAM: 1965-68 The F-105D Thunderchief was originally designed as a low-altitude nuclear strike aircraft, but the outbreak of the Vietnam War led to it being used instead as the USAF's primary conventional striker against the exceptionally well-defended targets in North Vietnam and Laos. F-105 crews conducted long-distance missions from bases in Thailand, refueling in flight several times and carrying heavy external bombloads.

The MiG-17 was the lightweight, highly maneuverable defending fighter it encountered most often in 1965-68 during Operation Rolling Thunder. A development of the MiG-15, which shocked UN forces during the Korean War, its emphasis was on simplicity and ease of maintenance in potentially primitive conditions.

Fully illustrated with stunning artwork, this book shows how these two aircraft, totally different in design and purpose, fought in a series of duels that cost both sides dearly.1 vol, 80 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978104 Davies, Peter 104 A-4 Skyhawk vs North Vietnamese AAA: North Vietnam 1964-72 While the F-105 Thunderchief was the USAF's principal strike weapon during the Rolling Thunder campaign, the US Navy relied on the Douglas A-4 Skyhawk for the majority of its strikes on North Vietnam. The Skyhawk entered service in 1956 and remained in continuous production for 26 years. Throughout Operation Rolling Thunder it was the US Navy's principal day-time light strike bomber, remaining in use after its replacement, the more sophisticated A-7 Corsair II, began to appear in December 1967.

During the 1965-68 Rolling Thunder period, up to five attack carriers regularly launched A-4 strike formations against North Vietnam. These formations faced an ever-expanding and increasingly coordinated Soviet-style network of anti-aircraft artillery missiles and fighters. Skyhawk pilots were often given the hazardous task of attacking anti-aircraft defences and to improve accuracy, they initially dropped ordnance below 3000 ft in a 30-degree dive in order to bomb visually below the persistent low cloud over North Vietnam, putting the aircraft within range of small-arms fire. The defenders had the advantage of covering a relatively small target area, and the sheer weight of light, medium and heavy gunfire directed at an attacking force brought inevitable casualties, and a single rifle bullet could have the same effect as a larger shell. This illustrated title examines both the A-4 Skyhawk and the Vietnamese AAA defences in context, exploring their history and analysing their tactics and effectiveness during the conflict. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978112 Davies, Peter 112 UH-1 HUEY GUNSHIPS VS NVA/VC FORCES: Vietnam 1962-75 Covers innovations in tactics and combat introduced by gunship helicopters and analyzes their adaptability and usefulness in a variety of operations, while exploring the insurgent forces' responses to the advent of vertical aviation.

The UH-1 Iroquois ('Huey') was the general-purpose vehicle that provided mobility in a hostile jungle environment. Hueys airlifted troops, evacuated casualties, rescued downed pilots, transported cargo externally, and enabled rapid transit of commanders in the field.

Although vertical aviation had only become a practical reality during the Korean War, helicopters evolved rapidly in the decade before Vietnam and by 1965 the US Army and US Marines relied on them as primary combat tools. This was principally because North Vietnam's armed forces had long experience of jungle operations, camouflage, and evasion. Generally avoiding set-piece pitched battles they relied on rapid, frequent strikes, and withdrew using routes that were generally inaccessible to US vehicles. They commonly relied on darkness and bad weather to make their moves, often rendering them immune to conventional air attack.

Gunship helicopters, sometimes equipped with Firefly searchlights and early night vision light intensifiers, were more able to track and attack the enemy. Innovative tactics were required for this unfamiliar combat scenario and for a US Army that was more prepared for conventional operations in a European-type setting. One of the most valuable new initiatives was the UH-1C 'Huey Hog' or 'Frog' gunship, conceived in 1960 and offering more power and agility than the UH-1B that pioneered gunship use in combat. Heavily armed with guns and rockets and easily transportable by air these helicopters became available in large numbers and they became a major problem for the insurgent forces throughout the war.1 vol, 80 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978072 Dildy, Doug 072 F-15C EAGLE vs MIG-23/25 Designed following the relatively poor performance of America's multi-role fighters during the Vietnam War, the F-15 Eagle was conceived as a dedicated air superiority fighter. After 15 years, the Eagle didn't fight in Europe, they battled the MiGs of Saddam Hussein's Iraqi air force.

This book analyses the combat between the American and Soviet 'Cold War fighters' in a balanced manner, examining how the technical abilities of the aircraft combined with the different levels of training available to opposing pilots and ground crews allowed the F-15s to destroy the Iraqi offensive abilities within weeks of the First Gulf War starting. Packed with artwork, illustrations, and photographs, this book places the reader in the cockpit during one of the last major dogfighting air wars in modern history.1 vol, 80 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978081 Dildy, Doug 081 SEA HARRIER FRS 1 vs MIRAGE III/DAGGER: South Atlantic 1982 Following Argentina's military operation to take possession of the Falkland Islands/Islas Malvinas, British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's government launched a major naval operation to return them to British rule. Defending the Royal Navy task force were two small squadrons totaling 20 Sea Harriers (SHARs).

Initial clashes between SHARs and Argentine Mirages and Daggers on 1 May 1982 failed to eliminate the Sea Harrier defenders. FAA fighter-bomber pilots relied on daring and courageous ultra-low level attacks, frequently escaping the Sea Harrier's limited capabilities, against Royal Navy warships and auxiliaries, causing considerable damage during Operation Corporate, the large-scale amphibious operation to repossess the islands.1 vol, 80 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978082 Dildy, Doug 082 B-29 SUPERFORTRESS vs KI-44 TOJO: Pacific Theater 1944-45 By the time the Americans began their aerial bombardment of Japan in 1944, both the JAAF and IJNAF were spent forces. What the Japanese did have though was the Ki-44 Tojo. Armed with two 40 mm cannon, it was the most heavily armed and feared single-seat fighter to see action against the new American bomber, the B-29 Superfortress. For the bomber crews, they had what they believed was their 'ace in hole': a fully armed B-29 carried four remotely operated gun turrets and a tail gunner's position, making it the world's most advanced self-defending bomber.

In every respect the Ki-44 pilots were fighting a desperate battle. Many who made their mark did so using suicidal ramming attacks or 'taiatari.' Illustrated with full-color artwork, this volume examines why the Ki-44 was unable to break up bomber formations conventionally during the Pacific War, and how its ramming tactics, while terrifying, graphically revealed Japan's inability to stop the B-29.1 vol, 80 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978046 Forczyk, Robert 046 PANZERJAGER vs KV-1 - EASTERN FRONT 1941-43 On the Soviet side, based upon lessons from the Spanish Civil War, the Red Army decided to develop a heavy breakthrough tank to smash enemy infantry defenses. This resulted in the KV-1 and KV-2 tanks, introduced in 1939.

At the start of Operation Barbarossa, both these tanks were virtually invulnerable to the weapons of the Panzerjager and demonstrated their ability to overrun German infantry on several occasions. This advantage gave the Red Army a window of opportunity between the fall of 1941 and the spring of 1942 to use their heavy tanks to repel the German invasion in a series of desperate counteroffensives. Yet the window of Soviet advantage was a narrow one and the duel between the Soviet KV heavy tanks and German Panzerjager had a major impact upon the struggle for the strategic initiative in 1941-42. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978051 Forczyk, Robert 051 BF110 vs LANCASTER The RAF introduced the Avro Lancaster in 1942 and used it to spearhead this aerial offensive. In response, the Luftwaffe created an elite nightfighter force based primarily upon the Bf 110. The Luftwaffe was quick to equip it with airborne radar that allowed it to intercept and destroy Lancasters over Germany. In turn, the RAF adopted countermeasures such as the Monica rearward-looking radar to alert Lancaster crews to the approach of nightfighters.

In May 1943, the Luftwaffe suddenly developed a novel technical and tactical approach to attacking RAF bombers. The new tactic proved amazingly successful, and British bombers could be attacked from below with no warning. For its part, the RAF failed to detect the new German tactic for six crucial months, during which time its Lancaster bombers were almost defenseless against this new threat.

In time, however, the German advantage of surprise was lost and the RAF developed countermeasures to deal with the new threat. The duel between upgraded Bf 110s and Lancasters in the night skies over Germany became increasingly dominated by cutting-edge technology, which would determine the efficacy of strategic bombing. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978097 Forsyth, Robert 097 TEMPEST V vs FW 190D-9: 1944-45 Arguably two of the finest piston-engined fighters ever built, the Tempest V and Fw 190D-9 raised the bar in terms of aircraft design and operational capability during World War II. The long-nosed 'Dora 9,' designed by Kurt Tank, first appeared in the skies over the Western and Eastern Fronts in the late summer of 1944. Fast, and with an exceptional rate of climb, it quickly bettered almost every fighter that the RAF, USAAF, and Soviet Red Air Force could field.

The Hawker Tempest V entered service in early 1944, initially proving itself a stalwart performer when it was deployed to intercept V1 flying bombs over southern England. From the autumn of 1944, the Tempest V also equipped squadrons of the 2nd Tactical Air Force, operating in support of the Allied armies advancing across north-west Europe. It became a potent ground-attack aircraft, armed with underwing rockets, but also a first-class interceptor when pitted against the Luftwaffe's advanced FW 190D-9 and Me 262.

Featuring full color artwork, this book describes in fascinating detail combats between the Tempest Vs of No 274 Sqn and the FW 190D-9s of I. and III./JG 26 between February and April 1945.1 vol, 80 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978100 Forsyth, Robert 100 ME-262 vs P-51 MUSTANG: Europe 1944-45 Examines the two fighters in detail, exploring their history and development and containing accurate descriptions of the combats between the P-51 Mustang and the Me 262 in what were some of the most bitter and large-scale aerial actions fought over Europe in 1944-45.

Arguably two of the finest fighters built during the course of World War II, the Me 262 and P-51 Mustang heralded new dawns in aircraft performance. Making its operational debut in the summer of 1944, and powered by the Jumo 004 jet engine, the Me 262 outclassed Allied planes in terms of speed and firepower ratio, offering a formidable punch with four 30 mm MK 108 nose-mounted cannons.

However, in the P-51, fitted with the Rolls-Royce (Packard) Merlin engine and drop tanks, the USAAF finally had a fighter that had the 'legs' to escort its heavy bombers deep into Reich airspace and back. If flown to its strengths, the P-51 was more than capable of taking on the feared Me 262 on an equal footing, despite the differences in power and top speed. Indeed, the Mustang proved to be the Luftwaffe fighter arm's nemesis. When the P-51D sortied over Germany from the summer of 1944 onwards, it shredded through the ill-trained and depleted Gruppen of the Luftwaffe's defense wings.1 vol, 80 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978111 Forsyth, Robert 111 Ju 87 STUKA vs ROYAL NAVY CARRIERS Ju 87 dive-bombers, originally developed for pin-pointing bombing missions against land targets and Allied naval vessels were deployed by both the Luftwaffe and the Regia Aeronautica against the Allied forces. Included in such a target were perhaps the greatest prize of all for a Stuka pilot: a British aircraft carrier.

Examines the duel between the Ju 87 Stuka and the aircraft carriers of the Royal Navy. Despite AA and fighters, these immense vessels proved irresistible targets to determined and experienced Stuka aces as they endeavored to stop British naval intervention in the campaigns in Norway, Malta, and Crete.

For the Luftwaffe, it was an aircraft in which they still had great confidence despite its mauling in the Battle of Britain during the summer of 1940. This book examines the key attributes and shortcomings of both aircraft and carrier by analyzing various attacks on Ark Royal by Stukageschwader (St.G) 1 off Norway in April 1940, the strikes by the Luftwaffe's St.G 1, St.G 2 and the Regia Aeronautica's 237 Squadriglia against Illustrious in Malta harbor. This volume also include numerous personal accounts from Stuka crews, the pilots of carrier-borne fighters opposing them and the sailors embarked in the various carriers that came under attack.1 vol, 80 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978118 Grant, Neil 118 TIGER VS CHURCHILL: North-West Europe 1944-45 Explores the design and development of these famous tanks, their head-to-head encounters, the effectiveness of the support services each tank relied upon, and the skills and experiences of the crews that fought in them. The specific battlefield conditions of Normandy in June and July 1944 are also examined.

The Tiger and the Churchill are two of the most recognizable heavily armored tanks of World War II. Both were designed hastily in the early years of the war, and both witnessed inauspicious debuts in battle in August 1942 (the Churchill in the disaster at Dieppe, the Tiger near Leningrad). Despite their heavy weight, both tanks, which were intended to serve in breakthrough operations, had surprisingly good tactical mobility. Yet there were key differences between them too, chiefly in the effectiveness of their main armament. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978057 Greentree, David 057 Q SHIP vs U-BOAT 1914-18 Q ships came in all shapes and sizes -- coastal steamer, trawler, barque, yacht, and schooner -- but all had to look harmless in order to lure their opponents to the surface and encourage them to attack. Armaments differed according to ship size; steamers commonly had 4in guns mounted amidships and in the bow, trawlers 3-pdrs and sailing ships 12-pdrs.

Those who served on Q ships had to accept that their U-boat opponents would be able to strike first. Q ship captains kept ready a 'panic crew', which was trained to act out an elaborate evacuation to convince the U-boat commander that the ship was being abandoned by its crew. The Q ship captain would remain behind with a handful of other crewmen manning the guns, which remained hidden until the most opportune time to unmask and engage the U-boat.

The Q ship concept had emerged early in the war when no other method seemed likely to counter the U-boat threat, and flourished until new technologies and tactics were developed, tested and implemented. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978074 Greentree, David 074 BRITISH SUBMARINE vs ITALIAN TORPEDO BOAT: Mediterranean 1940-43 As the war in North Africa escalated, Axis war efforts became increasingly dependent on supply lines across the Mediterranean. The British deployed submarines from the besieged island of Malta while Italy deployed torpedo boats to protect and escort Axis convoys. Includes specially commissioned full-color artwork and carefully chosen archive photographs.1 vol, 80 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978120 Greentree, David 120 SU-152/ISU-152 vs TIGER: Eastern Front 1943-45 Describes the mighty duels fought between these opposing AFVs. The color illustrations explore key details of both the SU-152/ISU-152 and Eastern Front Tigers, including armament, ammunition and crew positions, and the period photographs show rarely seen views of these iconic AFVs in action. How each attempted to best the other using its strengths and advantages is documented across a wide range of dramatic Eastern Front armored battles.

On the Eastern Front in 1943, the Tiger-equipped heavy Panzer battalions gave German armored divisions an unmatched capability that cost the Red Army dearly. The Tiger's 88mm gun had the potential to carve through Soviet defences in the attack and cause havoc amongst advancing Soviet armored formations when used in defense. Neither of the Red Army's heavy tanks (the KV-1 and KV-2) could match the Tiger's gun, and, more importantly, penetrate its armor at anything approaching standard combat range. The Soviet response was a stopgap Tiger-killing vehicle that mounted a 152mm artillery piece onto the KV tank's chassis: the SU-152. The latter would evolve into the ISU-152 in late 1943 (mounting the same powerful gun on an IS chassis). 1 vol, 48 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978088 Greentree, David 088 BRITISH DESTROYER versus GERMAN DESTROYER: Narvik 1940 The opening months of World War II saw Britain's Royal Navy facing a resurgent German navy, the Kriegsmarine. Following the German invasion of Denmark and Norway in early April 1940, British and German destroyers would clash in a series of battles for control of the Norwegian coast. The operational environment was especially challenging, with destroyer crews having to contend with variable weather, narrow coastal tracts, and possibility of fog and ship breakdowns.

In two engagements at Narvik, the Royal Navy entered the harbor and attacked the loitering German destroyers who had dropped off mountain troops to support the German invasion. The raids were devastating, halving at a stroke the number of ships at Hitler's disposal.

Employing specially commissioned artwork and drawing upon a range of sources, this absorbing study traces the evolving technology and tactics employed by the British and German destroyer forces, and assesses the impact of the Narvik clashes on both sides' subsequent development and deployment of destroyers in a range of roles across the world's oceans.1 vol, 80 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978075 Guardia, Mike 075 BRADLEY vs BMP: Desert Storm 1991 In the mid-1960s, the Soviet Union unveiled the BMP, the first true infantry fighting vehicle. A revolutionary design, the BMP marked a significant departure from the traditional armored personnel carrier, with a lower silhouette and heavier armament than rival APCs.

One of the most fearsome light-armored vehicles of its day, it caused great consternation on the other side of the Iron Curtain as the Americans scrambled to design a machine to rival the BMP. The result was the M2/M3 Bradley. These Cold War icons first clashed -- not on the plains of Europe, but in southern Iraq during the Gulf War of 1991.

Featuring specially commissioned full-color artwork, this is the absorbing story of the origins, development and combat performance of the BMP and Bradley, culminating in the bloody battles of the Gulf War.1 vol, 80 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978047 Gustavsson, Hakan 047 Gladiator vs CR.42 Falco 1940-41 Both the Gloster Gladiator and the Fiat CR.42 Falco represented the peak in the development of the biplane fighter, which could trace its lineage back to World War I. However, by the time both aircraft entered service in the late 1930s, they were already obsolete. Nevertheless, they gave sterling service on all fronts in the Mediterranean and Africa in 1940-41. Indeed, the CR.42 was the Regia Aeronautica's staple fighter in both North and East Africa, Greece, and over Malta in 1940-41, during which time its pilots routinely fought British and Commonwealth squadrons equipped in the main with Gladiator biplanes.

Some bitter dogfights were fought between these two types as the Allies attempted to gain control of the skies over North Africa, Greece and East Africa. Both types were flown in the main by highly experienced pre-war pilots, and this in turn made for some closely fought engagements. The first known combat between the CR.42 and the Gladiator took place on 14 June 1940 over North Africa and the last engagement between the two types occurred on 24 October 1941 over the East African front.1 vol, 80 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978036 Guttman, Jon 036 SPAD VII vs Albatros D III 1917-18 When originally conceived, the French SPAD VII and German Albatros D II represented steps away from an emphasis on manoeuvre in aerial combat in favour of speed and durability. At the end of 1916, however, Albatros tried to have the best of both worlds. The result combined the better downward view and manoeuvrability of the Nieuport with the power and twin machine guns of the Albatros D II. At the same time, the French worked to improve the SPAD VII with more power and a more reliable cooling system before moving on to the twin-gunned SPAD XIII. While all that was going on, the Albatros D III became a mainstay of the German and Austro-Hungarian air services in frequent encounters with SPAD VIIs flown by French, Belgian, British, Italian and American airmen. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978059 Guttman, Jon 059 NIEUPORT 11/16 BEBE vs FOKKER EINDECKER: Western Front 1916 The appearance in July 1915 of the Fokker E I heralded a reign of terror over the Western Front that the Allies called the 'Fokker Scourge'. The French Nieuport 11 was one type desperately thrown into action to counter the Fokkers. The swirling dogfights between this fighter - and its more powerful but more unwieldy stablemate, the Nieuport 16 - and a succession of improved Fokkers, the E II, E III, and E IV, came to symbolize air combat in World War I.

This book gives a detailed look at the developmental history of the fighters, contrasting the interrupter gear-equipped Fokker with the more improvised solution incorporated in the Nieuport - a machine gun fitted to the upper wing to avoid the propeller entirely. The Germans went on to abandon the monoplane in favor of a new and deadly generation of biplane fighters, based on the lessons learned from these vicious engagements and influenced by the success of the French Nieuport.1 vol, 80 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978085 Guttman, Jon 085 ZEPPELIN vs BRITISH HOME DEFENCE: 1915-18 When Ferdinand Graf von Zeppelin's rigid airship LZ 1 flew over Lake Constance in 1900, it was the most advanced and impressive flying machine in the world: a colossal, lighter-than-air craft capable of controlled flight. In World War I, Zeppelins were first used in a reconnaissance role, but on 19 January 1915 Kaiser Wilhelm II authorized their use in bombing strategic targets in England.

From then on, 'Zeppelin' became synonymous with terror to the British, and indeed the airship's effectiveness was more psychological than material. Still, their raids compelled the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Naval Air Service to embark on a program of modernizing their aerial defenses, accelerating a process that would ultimately make the aeroplane, rather than the airship, the paramount flying machine of the war. Using specially commissioned artwork, contemporary photographs and first-hand accounts, this book tells the fascinating story of Britain's first Blitz, from the airships who terrorized the public to the men who sought to defend the skies.1 vol, 80 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978049 Higgins, David 049 MARK IV vs A7V The German A7V and the British Mark IV were similar in weight, size, and speed, but differed significantly in armor, armament, and maneuverability. The A7V had thicker armor, and had nearly double the horsepower per ton. The Mark IV's pair of side-mounted 6pdr cannons forced the vehicle to present its side arc to an enemy in order to fire one of its main guns. Possessing twice as many machine guns as the Mark IV, the A7V had a frontally mounted 57mm gun that proved capable of defeating the Mark IV's armour. The Mark IV's rhomboid design proved superior in crossing trenches, climbing obstacles and moving over rough terrain.

As the first tank-versus-tank engagement in history, the fighting around Villers-Bretonneux showcased the British Mark IV and German A7V designs. Although not purpose-built to combat enemy armor, both vehicles proved the viability of such operations, which during the postwar period led to key advances in suspension, armor, gunsights, ammunition, and command and control. While the British continued to develop their armored forces, German armor development never materialized, and only in the postwar period did they address the issue1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978058 Higgins, David 058 JAGDPANTHER vs SU-100: Eastern Front 1945 As World War II in Europe reached its end, armour development and doctrine had experienced several years of massively accelerated change, especially within the crucible of the Eastern Front. The German Jagdpanther and Soviet SU-100, both turretless tank-destroyer designs based on a 'traditional' turret-tank chassis, were the culminating examples of how the progression of experience, resources, and time constraints produced vehicles that were well suited for roles of defence and offence, respectively.

The Jagdpanther represented a well-balanced solution and an excellent use of limited resources, while the SU-100 was a natural progression of the SU-85, where numbers produced compensated for rudimentary construction, poor crew comfort, and limited optics. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978071 Higgins, David 071 M48 PATTON vs CENTURION: Indo-Pakistani War 1965 The Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 witnessed the largest tank battles seen since World War II, notably between India's British-made Centurion Mk 7s and the American-made M48 Pattons fielded by Pakistan. Following nearly two decades of tensions and sporadic conflict between India and Pakistan, in August 1965 several thousand Pakistani soldiers entered the disputed territory of Kashmir disguised as local civilians, to which India responded with a successful ground assault. The ensuing battles would demonstrate that the Centurion, with its powerful gun and heavier armour, generally proved superior to the faster, lighter, but overly complex Patton.

Featuring full-color artwork, expert analysis and absorbing combat accounts, this is the full story of the clash between two leading tanks of the Cold War era that were never designed to fight each other, but rather to line up on battlefields as allies. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978086 Higgins, David 086 CROMWELL vs JAGDPANZER IV: Normandy 1944 By 1944, the evolution of armored doctrine had produced very different outcomes in Britain and Germany. Offering a good balance of speed, protection and firepower, the British Cromwell tank was much faster than its German opponent, but the Jagdpanzer IV tank destroyer had a high-velocity main gun and a lower profile that made it formidable on the defensive, especially in ambush situations.

The two types would fight in a series of bloody encounters, from the initial days of the struggle for Normandy through to its climax as the Allies sought to trap their opponents in the Falaise Pocket.

Using archive photographs, specially commissioned artwork and battle reports, this fascinating study expertly assesses the realities of tactical armored combat during the desperate battles after D-Day.1 vol, 80 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978087 Higgins, David 087 P-39/P-400 AIRACOBRA vs A6M2/3 ZERO-SEN: New Guinea 1942 After the huge advances made in the early months of the Pacific war, it was in remote New Guinea where the advance of Imperial Japanese Naval Air Force (IJNAF) A6M Zero-sen fighters was first halted due to a series of offensive and defensive aerial battles ranging from treetop height up to 30,000 ft.

Initially, the IJNAF fought Australian Kittyhawks, but by May 1942 they tangled with USAAF P-39 and P-400 Airacobras. The battles unfolded over mountainous terrain with treacherous tropical weather. Neither IJNAF or USAAF pilots had been trained for such extreme conditions, incurring many additional losses aside from those that fell in combat. Using specially commissioned artwork and contemporary photographs and testimony, this explains how, despite their initial deficit in experience and equipment, the Airacobras managed to square the ledger and defend New Guinea.1 vol, 80 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978066 Higgins, David H 066 PANZER II vs 7TP -- Poland 1939 Hitler's lightning invasion of Poland in 1939 marked the beginning of World War II in Europe. This was the period when armored warfare inscribed itself into global consciousness as the Poles desperately sought to stave off the Blitzkrieg.

At the heart of the fighting on the ground, large numbers of Nazi Germany's PzKpfw II battled against Poland's better-armed but much less numerous 7TP tank. The two types both possessed unique strengths and weaknesses - unlike the 7TP the PzKpfw II was always equipped with radio, which proved critical for command and control purposes in the heat of combat. But the German tank was blighted by thin armour, which could not withstand Polish gunfire at combat ranges.

This fully illustrated, detailed work evaluates the qualities and idiosyncrasies of each tank, giving a stark and arresting crewman's-eye-view of the brutal armored combat at the height of the invasion of Poland. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978037 Higgins, David R 037 KING TIGER vs IS-2: Operation Solstice 1945 This book examines the technology and strategy that defined the outcome of the battles between the King Tiger and the IS-2. The Soviets had been quick to develop tanks that could fight the Tiger on an equal footing, but these were developed as part of a completely different strategy than that employed by the Germans. The King Tiger was a modern marvel, and remained unmatched in one-on-one combat. Technologically superior, with greater firepower and better armor than the Soviet IS-2, the King Tiger was a formidable opponent. However, the IS-2 was lighter, more maneuverable and most importantly, far more numerous. With overwhelming numerical superiority, the Soviets were able to simply overwhelm their opponents, negating the technical superiority of the King Tiger.1 vol, 80 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978029 Holmes, Tony 029 HURRICANE vs Bf 110 The Hurricane was the RAF's first monoplane fighter and saw significant combat during the fight over France and the Battle of Britain. One of its principal opponents in 1940 was the Bf 110 twin-engined, two-seat heavy fighter.

Following the invasion of France, these fighters clashed regularly as the RAF's Hurricanes attacked German bomber formations defended by Bf 110. Although the Hurricane had the upper hand when it came to maneuverability, the Bf 110 outclassed it in terms of fire power, with its mix of machine guns and cannon. This is the story of the dramatic battles in the skies over France and the Channel as Britain desperately tried to hold back the German onslaught from her shores.
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1-978067 Holmes, Tony 067 SPITFIRE II/V vs Bf 109F: Channel Front 1940-42 With stunning artwork and detailed analysis, this volume provides a pilot's view of the dramatic clashes between these two legendary fighters, as some of the most gifted and 'big name' aces of World War II went head to head in the skies of NorthWest Europe.

As the Battle of Britain approached its conclusion, two new versions of the famous Spitfire and Messerschmitt Bf 109 arrived on the scene. The RAF could see that the Luftwaffe were stepping down their incursions into British airspace, and went on to the offensive. The Spitfire Mark II, and increasingly the Mark V, would fly over the picturesque English channel in fighter sweeps, or to escort vulnerable Blenheim bombers - waiting for them was the Bf 109F 'Friedrich'. Yet despite the reversal of offensive and defensive dispositions, and despite the Luftwaffe deploying the bulk of their fighter.1 vol, 80 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978091 Holmes, Tony 091 HELLCAT vs SHIDEN/SHIDEN-KAI: Pacific Theater 1944-45 By the early months of 1944 in the Pacific, the US Navy's burgeoning force of carrier-based F6F-3/5 Hellcats had pretty much wiped the skies clear of Japanese fighters during a series of one-sided aerial engagements. However, starting in October they faced the superb Kawanishi N1K1/2 Shiden/Shiden-Kai, a formidable fighter with improved armament, a powerful engine, and excellent maneuverability that in contrast to earlier Japanese fighters had the ability to withstand a greater degree of battle damage.

Japanese pilots using this aircraft would claim more than 170 aerial victories over Kyushu and whilst escorting Kamikazes attacking Allied ships off Okinawa. US Navy Hellcat pilots in turn were credited with many of the scores of Shiden-Kais that were downed attempting to defend Japan. This fully-illustrated book compares these two fascinating aircraft, using specially commissioned artwork, first-hand accounts, and a thorough technical analysis.1 vol, 80 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978093 Ingman, Peter 093 SPITFIRE VC vs A6M2/3 ZERO-SEN: Darwin 1943 Just weeks after Pearl Harbor, Darwin was mauled by a massive Japanese attack. Without a single fighter to defend Australian soil, the Australian government made a special appeal to Britain for Spitfires.

A year later the Spitfire VC-equipped No 1 Fighter Wing, RAAF, faced the battle-hardened 202nd Kokutai of the IJNAF, equipped with A6M2 Zero-sens, over Darwin. This was a grueling campaign between evenly matched foes, fought in isolation from the main South Pacific battlegrounds. Pilots on either side had significant combat experience, including a number of Battle of Britain veterans. The Spitfire had superior flight characteristics but was hampered by short range and material defects in the tropical conditions, while the Japanese employed better tactics and combat doctrine inflicting serious losses on the overconfident Commonwealth forces.

Fully illustrated with detailed full-color artwork, this is the gripping story of two iconic aircraft facing off against each other above Australia.1 vol, 80 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978102 Ingman, Peter 102 P-40E Warhawk vs A6M2 Zero-sen East Indies and Darwin 1942 The P-40E Warhawk is often viewed as one of the less successful American fighter designs of World War II, but in 1942 the aircraft was all that was available to the USAAC in-theatre. Units equipped with the aircraft were duly forced into combat against the deadly A6M2 Zero-sen, which had already earned itself a near-mythical reputation following its exploits over China and Pearl Harbor. During an eight-month period in 1942, an extended air campaign was fought out between the two fighters for air superiority over the Javanese and then northern Australian skies. During this time, the P-40Es and the Zero-sens regularly clashed without interference from other fighter types. In respect to losses, the Japanese 'won' these engagements, for many more P-40Es were shot down than Zero-sens. However, the American Warhawks provided a potent deterrent that forced the IJNAF to attack from high altitudes, where crews' bombing efficiency was much poorer.

Fully illustrated throughout, and supported by rare and previously unpublished photographs, this book draws on both American and Japanese sources to tell the full story of the clashes between these iconic two fighters in Darwin and the East Indies.
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1-978030 Isby, David 030 M60 vs T-62 Designed for the battlefields of Europe at the height of the Cold War, the M60 and T-62 were the premier combat tanks of their day. However, it was in the deserts of the Middle East that they finally met in battle. This new Duel title examines the design and development of these main battle tanks, identifying their strengths and weaknesses, and describing and analyzing their performance on the battlefield during the Yom Kippur War, the Iran-Iraq War, and the first Gulf War. 1 vol, 72 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978039 Khazanov, Dmitriy 039 LA-5/7 vs FW 190 Eastern Front 1942-45 Soviet fighter aviation suffered terribly at the hands of the Jagdwaffe in the first year of the war in the east and, with the arrival of JG 51 and its Fw 190s on the Stalingrad Front in September 1942, things only got worse. However, help was on its way in the form of the La-5. Tougher, faster, and with a greater rate of climb than its predecessors, most were flow by a new generation of better-trained pilots led by combat veterans. These new fighters soon found themselves pitted into action on the Central Sector against the equally new Fw 190As of JG 51. From then on, these two fighters would battle it out in the skies over the Eastern Front. This book tells the complete story of the battles between these two important fighters. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978065 Khazanov, Dmitriy 065 Bf 109E/F vs Yak-1/7: Eastern Front 1941-42 Step into the cockpits of the Luftwaffe's Bf 109 and the Red Air Force's Yaks 1-7, two fighters which were involved in some of the largest, fiercest aerial battles in history. The Iconic Messerschmitt fighter and its combat hardened pilots inflicted a fearful beating on the Yaks in the beginning of the war. Some of the highest scoring aces in history benefitted from the Bf 109's technical superiority over the overweight and underpowered Yak 1, racking up incredible successes against their poorly trained and equipped adversaries.

And yet, as the Soviets accumulated combat experience, their tactics improved, as did their mounts in the upgraded Yak 1B and gradually, the Red Force eroded the Luftwaffe's dominance of the skies in the eastern front, though with the 109G they would never lose qualitative superiority.

Featuring first-hand accounts from veteran pilots, rare archival photographs and expert analysis, this volume brings to life the vicious dogfights that took place between the Bf 109 and the Yak as they vied for mastery of the frozen skies of the Eastern Front.1 vol, 80 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978064 Konstam, Angus 064 BYZANTINE WARSHIP vs ARAB WARSHIP: 7th-11th Centuries For 400 years the Byzantine Empire's naval forces vied with the warships of the Islamic world for mastery of the Mediterranean. At the heart of this confrontation were the fighting vessels of the two powers, the Byzantine dromon and the Arabic shalandi, both oared warships. In those four centuries of warfare between two major maritime powers, both the Byzantines and the Arabs left us records of their doctrine and tactics, as well as of how their ships were built.

Featuring full-color artwork and rigorous analysis from an authority on naval warfare, this enthralling book offers a glimpse of the long-lost world of war at sea in the age of Byzantium.

Contents: Introduction, Chronology, The Strategic Situation, Design and Development, Technical Specifications, The Combatants, Combat, Analysis, Aftermath, Further Reading, and Index.
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1-978107 Konstam, Angus 107 BRITISH BATTLESHIP vs GERMAN BATTLESHIP: 1941-43 Compares and contrasts the design and development of opposing capital ships and describes the epic clashes on the high seas that ended with the destruction of the Kriegsmarine's major naval assets.

German side: The four key capital ships -- Bismarck, Tirpitz, Scharnhorst, and Gneisenau.

British side: King George V-class battleships -- King George V, Prince of Wales, Duke of York, Howe (late 1942), and Anson (late 1942).

Also: Nelson-class -- Nelson and Rodney

Battles include Battle of the Denmark Strait and pursuit of the Bismarck May 24-27 1941, and the Battle of the North Cape on December 26 1943.
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1-978092 Lai, Benjamin 092 CHINESE BATTLESHIP vs JAPANESE CRUISER: Yalu River 1894 The 1894-95 war between China and Japan, known in the West as the First Sino-Japanese War, lasted only nine months, but its impact resonates today.

The Chinese Beiyang (Northern) Fleet was led by her flagship, Dingyuan, and her sister ship, Zhenyuan, which were the biggest in Asia; German-built armored turret ships, they were armed with four 12-inch guns and two 6-inch guns, plus six smaller guns and three torpedo tubes. For their part the Japanese fleet, including the Matsushima and her sister ships Itsukushima and Hashidate, were each armed with a single 12.6-inch Canet gun and 11 or 12 4.7-inch guns, plus smaller guns and four torpedo tubes. The scene was set for a bloody confrontation that would stun the world and transform the relationship between China and Japan.

Fully illustrated with stunning artwork, this is the engrossing story of the Yalu River campaign, where Chinese and Japanese ironclads fought for control of Korea.1 vol, 80 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978040 Lardas, Mark 040 CSS Alabama vs USS Kearsarge: Cherbourg 1864 The most successful commerce raider of the Civil War, the CSS Alabama captured 60 merchant ships and fought two duels with ships of the US Navy. This book gives the complete story of the development of the Confederacy's commerce raiding force and the ships the Union set against them. Compiled from numerous first-hand accounts as well as archeological evidence, it covers the three famous battles of the commerce raiders, CSS Florida vs. USS Wachusett, CSS Alabama vs. USS Hatteras, and CSS Alabama vs. USS Kearsarge, analyzing the strengths and weakness of each of the combatants. While the American Civil War is usually considered a land war, there was plenty of blood in the water. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978044 Lardas, Mark 044 BONHOMME RICHARD vs SERAPIS: Flamborough Head 1779 The clash between the American Bonhomme Richard and the British HMS Serapis during the American Revolutionary War is perhaps the most famous single-ship duel in history. This epic battle between two very similar ships - and crews - off the coast of Britain in September 1779 created two naval heroes: in victory, John Paul Jones became a figure that all future American naval officers would aspire to emulate, while Richard Pearson, in defeat, became a hero to the British for a tenacious defense that allowed the merchant vessels under his protection to escape.

Featuring specially commissioned full-color artwork, this is the story of an epic maritime clash at the height of the Revolutionary War that provided a founding legend for generations of US naval officers and demonstrated the intrepidity and fighting prowess of the fledgling US Navy.1 vol, 80 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978079 Lardas, Mark 079 USS LAWRENCE vs HMS DETROIT: The War of 1812 on the Great Lakes The most critical naval fighting during the War of 1812 took place, not on the high seas, but on the inland lakes of North America: the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain. Carrying between 12 and 22 cannon, the British and American sloops-of-war were ship-rigged, brig-rigged or schooner-rigged vessels. Lakes actions often involved two ships facing each other broadside to broadside, the best example of which was the battle of Lake Erie in 1813 where HMS Detroit led a Royal Navy squadron against the USS Lawrence-led US Navy.

Featuring full-color artwork, this lively study investigates the prolonged struggle between British and US sloops-of-war, highlighting the differences between the war on the lakes and the war on the oceans during the Age of Fighting Sail. It reveals the circumstances under which these ships were built, how they were armed, and the human story behind their construction and use in battle.1 vol, 80 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978106 Lardas, Mark 106 SPANISH GALLEON vs English GALLEON: 1550-1605 Between 1550-1600, much of the naval combat was between individual ships belonging to the competing powers of England and Spain as they sought to control and exploit the rich mineral, material, agricultural, and human resources of the New World. Explores how the galleons used by Spain and England were built and armed, and examines the effectiveness of the cannon they used. It also compares how they were sailed and manoeuvred, showing the strengths and weaknesses of each design, and explaining how these played out in several of their most prominent battles, including the Battle of San Juan de Ulua, the fight between the Golden Hind and the Nuestra Senora de la Concepcion, an action from the Spanish Armada, and the last fight of the Revenge. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978113 Lardas, Mark 113 GERMAN HEAVY CRUISERS VS ROYAL NAVY HEAVY CRUISERS 1939-42 The opposing heavy cruisers of the German Kriegsmarine and the Royal Navy engaged in a global game of cat and mouse during the opening years of World War II. This was a period in which the heavy cruiser still reigned supreme in open waters, with the opposing sides reluctant to risk their battleships, and aircraft yet to dominate the seas. These swift vessels fought each other in the South Atlantic, North Atlantic, the frigid waters of the Denmark Strait and the Arctic approaches to Russia, capturing the public imagination in the process.

This book examines the design, development, and technical performance of these opposing warships, and explores the clashes between them at the Battle of the River Plate in December 1939, the Christmas Day Battle 1940 and the Battle of the Denmark Strait in May 1941. The ships examined include the Deutschland-class Panzerschiffe and Admiral Hipper-class cruisers, and the Royal Navy County- and York-class heavy cruisers.1 vol, 80 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978116 Lardas, Mark 116 B-25 MITCHELL vs JAPANESE DESTROYER: Battle of the Bismarck Sea 1943 Examines the mechanics of skip-bombing combined with a strafing B-25, assessing the strengths and weaknesses of the combatants (B-25 versus destroyer), and revealing the results of the attacks and the reasons why these USAAF tactics were so successful. Over the first two months of 1943, squadrons perfected these tactics. Then, in early March, Japan tried to reinforce their garrison in Lae, New Guinea, with a 16-ship convoy - eight transports guarded by eight destroyers. The Fifth Air Force pounced on the convoy in the Bismarck Sea. By March 5 all eight transports and four destroyers had been sunk.1 vol, 80 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978127 Lardas, Mark 127 US DESTROYERS vs GERMAN U-BOATS: The Atlantic 1941-45 The individual clashes between Germany's U-boats and the Allied warships escorting the vital convoys during the Battle of the Atlantic often comprised one-on-one actions. Examines the technical details of the U-boats, destroyers, and destroyer escorts involved, including ship and submarine profiles, weaponry artworks, and key clashes -- USS Kearny vs. U-568, USS Roper (DD-147) vs U-85, USS Eugene E. Elmore (DE-686) vs U-549, and USS Atherton (DE-169) vs U-853.1 vol, 48 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978052 Lardas., Mark 052 BRITISH FRIGATE vs FRENCH FRIGATE 1793-1814 In the Age of Fighting Sail (1650-1820), ambitious officers of the navies of many nations sought command of a frigate. Speedy, nimble, and formidably armed, frigates often operated independently, unlike the larger ships of the line. Legendary sailors such as Edward Pellew and Charles-Alexandre Leon Durand, Comte de Linoise, found that commanding such a ship offered numerous opportunities for wealth.

In this book, four representative frigate duels are examined: first, a battle fought between two closely matched ships (HMS Nymphe (36) vs La Cleopatre (32); second, a victory won by an inferior British frigate over a superior French frigate (HMS Pallas (32) vs Minerve (40); third, a victory - the only one - by an inferior French frigate over a superior British frigate (HMS Ambuscade (32) vs Baionnaise (24), and fourth, victory of a superior British frigate over an inferior French frigate (HMS Indefatigable (44) of Hornblower fame vs La Virginie (40).

Featuring specially commissioned artwork and offering expert analysis, this study provides a vivid account of the bloody combats fought by the most romantic warship of the Revolutionary and Napoleonic era - the frigate. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978055 Laurie, Jim 055 FE 2b/d vs Albatros Scouts: Western Front 1916-17 In the spring of 1916 the deployment of the RFC's FE 2 - with its rotary engine 'pusher' configuration affording excellent visibility for its pilot and observer, and removing the need for synchronized machine guns - helped wrest aerial dominance from Imperial Germany's Fokker Eindecker monoplanes, and then contributed to retaining it throughout the Somme battles of that fateful summer.

However, by autumn German reorganization saw the birth of the Jagdstaffeln (specialized fighter squadrons) and the arrival of the new Albatros D scout, a sleek inline-engined machine built for speed and twin-gun firepower. Thus, for the remainder of 1916 and well into the next year an epic struggle for aerial superiority raged above the horrors of the Somme and Passchendaele battlefields, pitting the FE 2 against the better-armed and faster Albatros scouts that were focused on attacking and destroying their two-seater opponents.

In the end the Germans would regain air superiority, and hold it into the following summer with the employment of their new Jagdgeschwader (larger fighter groupings), but the FE 2 remained a tenacious foe that inflicted many casualties - some of whom were Germany's best aces (including The Red Baron). 1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978042 Laurier, Jim 042 DH 2 vs ALBATROS D I/D II: Western Front 1916 Flown by Victoria Cross recipient Lanoe Hawker and the members of No 24 Sqn, the ungainly yet nimble DH 2 helped the Allies attain air superiority over the Somme in early 1916 and hold it through the summer. With its rotary engine 'pusher' configuration affording excellent visibility and eliminating the need for a synchronized machine gun, the DH 2 was more than a match for anything the Germans could put in the air. That is, until the arrival of the Albatros D II, a sleek inline-engined machine built for speed and with twin-gun firepower.

Thus, the later part of 1916 saw an epic struggle in the skies above the Somme pitting the maneuverable yet under-gunned DH 2s against the less nimble yet better armed and faster Albatros D IIs. In the end the Germans would regain air superiority, three squadron commanders - two of whom were considered pinnacles of their respective air forces - would lose their lives, and an up-and-coming pilot (Manfred von Richthofen) would triumph in a legendary dogfight and attain unimagined heights fighting with tactics learned from a fallen mentor. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978043 Laurier, Jim 043 M4 SHERMAN vs TYPE 97 CHI-HA: The Pacific 1945 Although US and Japanese tank forces first clashed in 1941, it was on in 1944 that tank-vs-tank action became more common as both sides poured larger numbers of tanks into the combat zone. These battles were a means of demonstrating each side's latest tank technology. For the US, the pinnacle of their tank machinery came in the form of the M4 Sherman and for the Japanese, their most notable feat of engineering was the smaller, yet still effective Type 97 Chi-Ha.

The last two campaigns of the war -- Iwo Jima and Okinawa -- saw tanks used by both sides, the Japanese finally concluding that 'the fight against the US Army is a fight against his M4 tanks.' The illustrations follow the usual Duel pattern with profile illustrations of the Type 97-kai Shinhoto Chi-ha and the M4A3, views showing the ammunition of both types, interior illustrations showing the turret layout in both types, and a battlescene showing the Type 97-kai in combat against US armor.1 vol, 80 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978084 McNab, Chris 084 SAGGER ANTI-TANK MISSILE vs M60 MAIN BATTLE TANK: Yom Kippur War 1973 The 1973 Yom Kippur War rewrote the textbook on the tactics of modern armored warfare. Unlike the previous major Arab-Israeli war of 1967, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) faced an enemy that had invested heavily in modern Soviet weapon systems and tactics.

Using detailed color artwork and insightful analysis, this book explains how the effective use of the Soviet-supplied AT-3 Sagger (9M14 Malyutka) anti-tank missile allowed small Arab tank-killing teams to destroy Israeli armor at an astonishing rate. It also analyzes the tank that opposed it, the US-built M60A1, which had to fight for survival against the Arab Saggers, and shows how in both the Sinai and the Golan Heights, the IDF quickly learned that firepower and infantry/artillery cooperation were the keys to their survival.1 vol, 80 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978094 McNab, Chris 094 WALKER BULLDOG vs T-54: Laos and Vietnam 1971-75 During the Vietnam War, both the United States and the Soviet Union supplied all manner of weapon systems to the opposing sides, including tanks and armored vehicles. Two tanks in particular took momentary prominence in the later years of the conflict. On the South Vietnamese side, it was the US M41 Walker Bulldog; for the communist North Vietnamese, the Soviet-supplied T-54 main battle tank became the core of their armored power.

In their first major engagement, during Operation Lam Son 719 (February-March 1971), it was the Walker Bulldog in the ascendant, but in later battles the T-54s inflicted heavy losses on their lighter opponents, taking the advantage through their superior maneuverability and gunnery.

Illustrated with full-color artwork as well as rare and revealing photographs from both sides, this book studies these two iconic tanks in Vietnamese service, examining how their differing designs and fighting doctrines affected their performance in this unique theater of combat.1 vol, 80 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978110 McNab, Chris 110 ARAB ARMOUR VS ISRAELI ARMOUR: Six-Day War 1967 Drawing on first-hand accounts from both unit commanders and individual crews, this Duel title explains the tactical and mechanical dynamics of one of history's greatest post-war armoured engagements: the Six-Day War in 1967.

Israel's armoured brigades, despite being heavily outnumbered on paper by Arab AFVs, managed to dominate the Arab forces tactically and technologically, through excellent gunnery and decentralized battlefield leadership.

The fighting took place on three different fronts: the Sinai Front, the Jordanian Front and the Golan Heights. Each presented its own unique set of tactical and terrain challenges, from the long-range battles between massed Egyptian and Israeli armour in the scorching flatlands of the Sinai Desert, to relatively close-quarters engagements across steep and narrow terrain in the Golan Heights.

Not only did the Six-Day War see the direct clash of opposing Cold War tactical approaches, but also the direct confrontation of Western and Soviet MBTs. On the Israeli side, the IDF had the British Centurion, the American M48 Patton, the M51 Super Sherman, and the French AMX-13, although they focused their armoured spearheads on the Centurions and Pattons. The Arabs' armoured power was expressed through T-34/85s, T-54/55s, PT-76s and JS-3s (IS-3s). Each vehicle brought its own set of advantages and disadvantages, although ultimately it was the long-range tank-killing gunnery of the Centurion that often took the day.
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1-978061 Mersky, Peter 061 F-8 CRUSADER vs MIG-17: Vietnam 1965-72 Revered by Naval Aviators as the 'last of the gunfighters' due to its quartet of Colt-Browning Mk 12 20 mm cannon, the F-8 Crusader enjoyed great success against VPAF MiG-17s during the Rolling Thunder campaign of 1966-68. But, the MiG-17's unequalled low-speed manoeuvrability, small size and powerful cannon armament meant that the American forces didn't have it all their own way. This fully illustrated book, featuring photographs, maps, and battlescene artwork, reveals the tactics that were developed by pilots on both sides to give themselves the edge in air-to-air dogfights, allowing the reader to understand how the differing design and development doctrines played a part in combat.

Contents: Introduction; Chronology; Design and Development; Technical Specifications; The Strategic Situation; The Combatants; Combat; Statistics and Analysis; Aftermath; Further Reading; and Index.
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1-978063 Mersky, Peter 063 PANZER III vs SOMUA S 35: Belgium 1940 The armor clashes in May 1940 were the biggest the world had yet seen, as the sweeping German advances of that period came to epitomize Blitzkrieg. The Wehrmacht's Panzer III was well matched by the French Somua S35 tanks, the two representing very different design philosophies and yet both ranking among the best in the world at the time. Fully illustrated with specially commissioned color artwork, this work draws upon the latest research to provide a definitive analysis of the clash between these two high-quality, cutting-edge tank designs. It describes one of the key duels at the heart of a new type of warfare, in the epic battles at the outset of Hitler's conquest of France and the Low Countries.

Contents: Introduction; Chronology; Design and Development; Technical Specifications; The Combatants; The Strategic Situation; Combat; Statistics and Analysis; Conclusion; Further Reading; and Index.
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1-978038 Molesworth, Carl 038 -40 WARHAWK vs BF 109: MTO 1942-44 Although the P-40 and the Bf 109 joined the air war over North Africa at nearly the same time in 1941, the German fighter had already racked up a considerable combat career, dating back to 1937 in Spain. In contrast, the P-40 was a bit of an unknown quantity and was making its combat debut in the hands of the RAF's Desert Air Force. Discover how the huge differences between the veteran Bf 109 and the new P-40 determined the tactics they adopted and the ultimate outcome of their epic confrontation. The author covers all aspects of the aerial battle, from the small, agile Bf 109's ability to operate more effectively at high altitudes through to the P-40's advantage in maneuverability, which outweighed its poor high altitude performance.
1 vol, 80 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978045 Nijboer, Donald 045 METEOR I vs V1 FLYING BOMB 1944 A total of 10,500 missiles were launched as part of the V1 attack, of which 3,957 were destroyed by the defenses. Indeed, it could have been much worse, for by the end of the war the Germans had manufactured close to 32,000 flying bombs.

Rushed into action in July 1944 to help counter the V1 threat, Britain's Gloster Meteor I was the first jet fighter to enter RAF service. On 4 August the Meteor scored its first V1 victory. Having just closed in on a flying bomb, its officer squeezed the trigger but his guns jammed. Using the Meteor's superior speed, he was able to overtake the missile and, using his wing tip, he tipped the craft over and sent it crashing into the ground. The interceptions between the V1 and Britain's Gloster Meteor were historic, and ushered in a new era of aerial combat. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978060 Nijboer, Donald 060 SPITFIRE V vs C.202 FOLGORE: Malta 1942 The inability of the Italians and Germans to invade Malta proved decisive for Allied victory in the Mediterranean during World War II, as the islands provided the Allies with a base from which to project air power. Early Italian efforts to pound the islands into submission were supplemented by major German forces from January 1942 and in a few weeks the situation for the defenders reached a critical stage.

In response, in March 1942 the first Spitfires were delivered to Malta. Throughout the summer C.202s fought over Malta, escorting tiny formations of Cant Z.1007s, SM.79s, and Ju 88s. The fighting subsided in August and September, but grew in strength with the arrival of more C.202s.

In October the Regia Aeronautica could muster three Gruppi with a total of 74 C.202s. For ten days the Italians pressed a relentless attack before attrition brought the offensive to a halt. Throughout the bombing campaign the British were able to supply Malta with ever increasing numbers of Spitfires. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978098 Nijboer, Donald 098 GERMAN FLAK DEFENSES vs ALLIED HEAVY BOMBERS The air battle that raged over Germany in WWII has often been described as a battle between Allied and German fighters but what has been frequently missed by historians on all sides is the impact of German anti-aircraft defenses (flak). Though often dismissed as ineffective and a waste of valuable material and personnel, the German flak arm made a major contribution to the defence of the Third Reich -- at least half of the American aircraft shot down over Germany fell to flak, and according to the RAF Official History, it was estimated that flak accounted for 1229 of 3302 aircraft lost by Bomber Command between 1942 and April 1945.

Additionally, the strategic role of flak extended beyond simply shooting down aircraft -- its other, more important task was to force bombers to drop their ordnance sooner or from a higher altitude, thus reducing bombing accuracy. Both these roles are explored in depth in this detailed study of the German flak defences and of their adversaries, the Allied heavy bombers. Includes full-color illustrations including cockpit scenes and armament views.1 vol, 80 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978115 Nijboer, Donald 115 SBD DAUNTLESS vs A6M ZERO-SEN: Pacific Theater 1941-44 This book examines these aircraft in detail, exploring their history and development and contains accurate descriptions of the combats between the SBD Dauntless and Zero-sen throughout the first four carrier battles of 1942 and the Solomons Campaign.

The SBD Dauntless dive-bomber was a key cog in the US Navy's aerial arsenal throughout the Pacific War. Although a product of aviation design in the mid to late 1930s, the type soldiered on even as more advanced aircraft were appearing from American factories as the war progressed. Despite its classification as a dive-bomber and rather dated appearance, the SBD Dauntless could more than handle its own against the feared A6M Zero-sen - a regular opponent, especially during the first 18 months of the campaign in the Pacific. The SBD was credited with 138 victories in aerial combat (principally in 1942), 107 of which were fighters and the rest bombers.

Seven SBD units claimed five or more aerial victories, with future ace Lt (jg) John Leppla of VS-2 being credited with four victories while flying from the carrier USS Lexington during the Battle of the Coral Sea in May 1942. The Zero-sen came to symbolize Japan's military prowess during the early stages of the war in the Pacific, and it quickly became the world's premier carrier-based fighter - a title it would hold well into 1943.

The psychological impact of the Zero-sen was so great that all Allied fighters were judged by the standards set by it. The aviators flying the A6M in 1941-42 were amongst the most experienced fighter pilots in the world, and they claimed a significant number of the SBDs destroyed while trying to defend their carriers from attack during the Battles of Coral Sea, Midway and Santa Cruz in 1942. While one was a dive-bomber and the other a nimble fighter, both met in combat many times, with the Dauntless proving an elusive and deadly target thanks to the tenacity and skill of the pilots and gunners manning the Douglas aircraft. While the Zero-sen was credited with shooting down many SBDs, the rugged dive-bomber gave as good as it got and emerged, not surprisingly, victorious on many occasions.1 vol, 80 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978068 Saunders, Andy 068 RAF FIGHTERS vs LUFTWAFFE BOMBERSBattle of Britain RAF Spitfires, Hurricanes, Havocs and Defiants began to take their toll on the overextended, under-protected Kampfgruppen of Heinkel He 111s, Junkers Ju 87s and 88s, and Dornier Do 17s during the Battle of Britain. Both sides learned and adapted as the campaign went on. As the advantage began to shift from the Luftwaffe to the RAF, the Germans were forced to switch from round-the-clock bombing to only launching night-raids. This illustrated study dissects the tactics and technology of the Battle of Britain. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978125 Short, Neil 125 BRITISH COASTAL WEAPONS vs GERMAN COASTAL WEAPONS: The Dover Strait 1940-44 One of the longest-running battles of World War II took place across the English Channel, in which huge artillery guns attempted to destroy each other, created psychological terror among the local inhabitants living near the coast, and harassed shipping over a four-year period.

Examines the array of powerful weapons located across the Strait of Dover. Superb colour artworks explore both fixed gun batteries (including 'Jane' and 'Clem', and batteries Todt and Lindemann) and railway artillery (such as the German K5 and K12 guns, and the British 18-inch 'Boche Buster'). Construction and targeting technology used by each side are also covered in detail, and the locations of all the major sites around Dover and Calais are pinpointed on easy to follow maps.1 vol, 48 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978031 Stille, Mark 031 BRITISH DREADNOUGHT vs GERMAN DREADNOUGHT In 1916, in the seas near Jutland, two fleets of armoured dreadnoughts met in open battle. This book tells the story of the British and German battleships of these two great fleets - from their development as the first generation of fully- armoured warships - to their combat experiences. The differing weapon systems and crew training of the British and German fleets are examined in detail, as is the titanic struggle of Jutland, through an hour-by-hour, shot-by-shot, reconstruction. Finally, it analyzes the outcome of the struggle, explaining the successes and failures of these great battleships.
1 vol, 80 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978048 Stille, Mark 048 USN DESTROYER vs IJN DESTROYER: The Pacific 1943 This book covers the fierce night naval battles fought between the US Navy and the Imperial Japanese Navy during late 1943 as the Allies advanced slowly up the Solomon Islands toward the major Japanese naval base at Rabaul. During this period, several vicious actions were fought featuring the most modern destroyers of both navies.

Throughout most of 1942, the Imperial Navy had held a marked edge and a key ingredient of these successes was their destroyer force, which combined superior training and tactics with the most capable torpedo in the world. Even into 1943 mixed Allied light cruiser/destroyer forces were roughly handled by Japanese destroyers. After these battles, the Americans decided to stop chasing Japanese destroyers with cruisers so the remainder of the battles in 1943 (with one exception) were classic destroyer duels. The Americans still enjoyed the technical edge provided to them by radar, and now added new, more aggressive tactics. The final result was the defeat of the Imperial Navy's finely trained destroyer force and the demonstration that the Japanese were unable to stop the Allies' advance. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978069 Stille, Mark 069 US NAVY CARRIER AIRCRAFT vs IJN YAMATO-CLASS BATTLESHIPS: Pacific Theater 1944-45 As the Pacific War approached a crescendo, the clashes between swarming US Navy carrier aircraft, and the gigantic Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) Yamato-class battleships became symbolic of the fortunes of the two nations. They also served as a metaphor for the profound changes in naval technology and doctrine that the war had brought about.

The two opposing forces were the most powerful of their kind - the Japanese Yamato and Musashi were the biggest most heavily armored and armed battleships ever built, while US carrier aviation had evolved into a well-oiled, war-winning machine. With detailed analysis of the technical features of the opposing war machines and a gripping account of the fighting itself, this vividly illustrated work presents views from the cockpits of US Navy Divebombers, and down the sights of IJN anti-aircraft guns, during two of the most dramatic naval engagements ever fought. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978076 Stille, Mark 076 US NAVY SHIPS vs KAMIKAZES 1944-45 The ineffectiveness of conventional air attacks on US Navy surface ships, particularly heavily defended targets like carrier task groups, forced the Japanese to re-evaluate their tactics in late 1944. The solution they arrived at was simple - crash their aircraft into American ships. This notion of self-sacrifice fit well within the Japanese warrior psyche and proved terrifying to the American sailors subjected to it. These tactics brought immediate results, and proved effective until the end of the war.

This book examines this terrifying new way of waging war, revealing how the US Navy was forced to adapt its tactics and deploy new weapons to counter the threat posed by kamikaze attacks, as well as assessing whether the damage caused to American naval strength by the loss of so many pilots and aircraft actually had a material impact.1 vol, 80 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978090 Stille, Mark 090 USN FLEET DESTROYER vs IJN FLEET SUBMARINE: The Pacific 1941-42 Leading up to the Pacific War, Japanese naval strategists believed that a decisive fleet engagement would be fought against the US Navy. Outnumbered by the USN, the Imperial Japanese Navy planned to use its large, ocean-going submarines to chip away at its opponent before the grand battle. In order to accomplish this, the IJN's submarine force was tasked to perform extended reconnaissance of the USN's battle fleet, even in port, and then shadow and attack it.

For their part, the USN was fully aware of the potential threat posed by Japanese submarines, and destroyer crews were trained and equipped with modern anti-submarine weapons and tactics to screen the battle fleet. Challenging the assumption that Japanese submarines were ineffective during the Pacific War, this fully illustrated study examines their encounters with the US Navy, and the successes and failures of American destroyers in protecting their capital ships.1 vol, 80 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978101 Stille, Mark 101 BRITISH BATTLESHIP vs ITALIAN BATTLESHIP: The Mediterranean 1940-41 During World War II's battle for control of the Mediterranean, both the British and Italian navies planned to bring their battle fleets into play. At the center of both of these fleets was a core of battleships which both sides expected to play a decisive role in the conflict.

On 9 July 1940, the two navies met in the central Mediterranean, as two Italian battleships faced off against three of their British counterparts. Christened the Battle of Calabria, the action allowed the ships to play to their strengths, engaging in a long-range gunnery duel, the very thing they had been designed for. Though both sides shot well, the only hit was scored by Warspite on the Italian battleship Giulio Cesare. The Italians were forced to withdraw, and the action ended up being indecisive, but it was the largest fleet action fought in the Mediterranean during the war. As well as this battle, there were other occasions during the war when both British and Italian battleships were present and influential, but during which they never engaged each other directly - the Battle of Spartivento on 27 November 1940, and the Battle of Cape Matapan on 28-29 March 1941.

Packed with full-color artwork, carefully selected archive photographs and expert analysis, this title explores in detail the role played by British and Italian battleships in these encounters, and their influence in the Mediterranean theater of World War II.1 vol, 80 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978105 Stille, Mark 105 US Navy Ships vs Japanese Attack Aircraft 1941-42 The striking power of the Imperial Japanese Navy's carrier-based attack aircraft was established at Pearl Harbor, and the IJN's carrier-based torpedo dive bombers showed their prowess again at the Battle of Coral Sea when they sank the US Navy carrier USS Lexington and damaged the carrier USS Yorktown. Even at the disastrous Battle of Midway, the relatively small number of IJNAF attack- and torpedo-bombers that were launched against the US fleet proved that they remained a potent force by heavily damaging Yorktown again, which allowed an IJN submarine to sink the carrier. At Guadalcanal, IJNAF carrier-based aircraft sank the carrier USS Hornet and badly damaged USS Enterprise twice.

However, throughout 1942, US Navy ship defences brought down an increasing number of attacking IJNAF aircraft. The final major battle of the year, the Battle of Santa Cruz, exacted crippling losses on the IJN, setting the stage for the eclipse of the IJNAF's highly trained and effective aviation attack forces.

Packed with illustrations and contemporary photographs, this engrossing volume details the design, tactics, and operational records of both the US Navy ships and the IJNAF aircraft which attacked them over the year following Pearl Harbor. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978117 Stille, Mark 117 USN SUBMARINE VS IJN ANTI-SUBMARINE ESCORT Covers technical and tactical developments implemented by the opposing sides, including US improvements to submarine design and weaponry and more aggressive tactics, and the Japanese development of destroyer escorts, changes to depth charge design, and improved submarine detection capacity.

In 1941 and 1942, US Navy submarine operations in the Pacific were largely ineffective, hampered by faulty torpedo design, conservative tactics, and insufficiently aggressive submarine captains. Eventually, though, a new generation of wartime submarine commanders, combined with reliable torpedoes, new generation boats, improved intelligence, and advanced radar, inflicted devastating losses on Japanese shipping.

Antisubmarine warfare was initially accorded a low priority by the Imperial Japanese Navy; the lack of ASW escorts and modern weaponry, and an inability to develop tactics, resulted in devastation to vital convoys, and hampered its ability to deter and destroy enemy submarines. This book explores all these factors, and the role that US submarines played in supporting the major fleet operations in the Pacific Theater, notching up almost 500 patrols by war's end for the loss of 52 submarines to the Japanese. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978056 Stille, Marke 056 BRITISH BATTLECRUISER vs GERMAN BATTLECRUISER 1914-16 The rival battlecruisers first clashed in January 1915 at Dogger Bank in the North Sea. Although the battle was a British tactical victory with neither side losing any of its battlecruisers, the differences in the designs of the British and German ships were already apparent.

The two sides responded very differently to this first clash; while the Germans improved their ammunition-handling procedures to lessen the risk of disabling explosions, the British drew the opposite lesson and stockpiled ammunition in an effort to improve their rate of fire, rendering their battlecruisers more vulnerable. These differences were highlighted more starkly during the battle of Jutland in May 1916.

Of the nine British battlecruisers committed, three were destroyed, all by their German counterparts. Five German battlecruisers were present, and of these, only one was sunk and the remainder damaged. Fully illustrated with specially commissioned artwork, this is the gripping story of the clash between the rival battlecruisers of the Royal Navy and the Kaiserliche Marine at the height of World War I.1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978083 Stille. Mark 083 USN BATTLESHIP vs IJN BATTLESHIP: The Pacific 1942-44 The United States and Japan believed their battleships would play a central role in battle, but after the Pacific War began in December 1941, the role of the battleship proved to be much more limited than either side expected. There would be only two battleship vs battleship actions in the Pacific in World War II, both of which are assessed in this engaging study. At Guadalcanal in 1942, Kirishima faced two modern US battleships, USS Washington and USS South Dakota. In the Surigao Strait in 1944, two World War I-era Japanese battleships, Yamashiro and Fuso, faced six American battleships supported by four heavy cruisers in history's last-ever clash between battleships.

Employing full-color artwork, carefully selected archive photographs, and expert analysis, this examines the two head-to-head clashes between the battleships deployed by the United States and Japan in the struggle for control of the Pacific during World War II.1 vol, 80 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978050 Thompson, Warren 050 F-86 SABRE vs MiG-15 - Korea 1950-53 As the routed North Korean People's Army (NKPA) withdrew into the mountainous reaches of their country and the People's Republic of China (PRC) funneled in its massive infantry formations in preparation for a momentous counter-offensive, both lacked adequate air power to challenge US and UN. Reluctantly, Josef Stalin agreed to provide the requisite air cover, introducing the superior swept-wing MiG-15 to counter the American's straight-wing F-80 jets. This in turn prompted the USAF to deploy its very best - the F-86A Sabre - to counter this threat.

Thus began a two-and-a-half-year struggle in the skies known as 'MiG Alley.' In this period, the unrelenting campaign for aerial superiority witnessed the introduction of successive models of these two revolutionary jets into combat. This meticulously researched study not only provides technical descriptions of the two types and their improved variants, complete with a 'fighter pilot's assessment' of these aircraft, but also chronicles the entire scope of their aerial duel in 'MiG Alley' by employing the recollections of the surviving combatants - including Russian, Chinese, and North Korean pilots - who participated.1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978034 Williamson, Gordon 034 E-BOAT vs MTB: The English Channel 1941-45 During WWII, German E-Boats were so active in the English Channel that the narrow stretch of water became known as 'E-Boat Alley'. To counter their threat, Britain brought its coastal forces to bear - flotillas of small Motor Torpedo Boats and Motor Gun Boats (MTBs and MGBs) and Motor Launches (MLs). As the Germans sought to maintain their supremacy in Channel waters, they continued to develop their E-Boat designs to accommodate more armor and more firepower. Rather than matching the newer E-Boats for armament, the British developed several types to fulfill the varied roles for which the Kriegsmarine were attempting to use the E-Boat. This book details this developing conflict, examining the evolution of the boats involved, and covering the their battles from fights in the Thames Estuary to the build-up for D-Day. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978041 Young, Edward M 041 B-24 LIBERATOR vs Ki-43 OSCAR: China and Burma 1943 In reviewing reports of air combat from Spain, China and the early stages of the war in Europe, the US Army Air Corps called for heavier armor and armament for its bomber fleet, including the addition of a tail turret. While Japan tried to counter with their own heavy fighters, their inability to produce them in any number meant that they were forced to face the bomber threat with the nimble, but under-armed Ki-43 Oscar.

While severely outgunned, the Japanese learned to use their greater maneuverability to exploit the small weakness in bomber defenses. This book tells the story of the clash in the skies over the Pacific, as the Japanese fought desperately against the coming tide of the American bomber offensive.1 vol, 80 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978054 YOung, Edward M 054 F4F Wildcat vs A6M Zero-sen Pacific Theater 1942 The Grumman F4F Wildcat and the Mitsubishi A6M Zero-sen were contemporaries, although designed to very different requirements. The Wildcat, ruggedly built to survive the rigors of carrier operations, was the best carrier fighter the US Navy had available when the USA entered World War II, and it remained the principal fighter for the US Navy and the US Marine Corps until 1942-43.

With a speed greater than 300mph, exceptional maneuverability, long range, and an impressive armament, the slick Zero-sen could out-perform any Allied fighter in 1941-42. The battles between the Wildcat and the Zero-sen during 1942 represent a classic duel in which pilots flying a nominally inferior fighter successfully developed air-combat tactics that negated the strengths of their opponent.1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978062 Young, Edward M 062 F6F Hellcat vs A6M Zero-sen - Pacific Theater 1943-44 The Grumman F6F Hellcat and Mitsubishi A6M Zero-sen were the two principal opposing fighters in the brutal aerial clashes of the Pacific War from 1943 onwards. Reminiscent of the preceding F4F Wildcat, the F6F Hellcat was designed specifically to counter the earlier A6M2 Zero-sen, the strengths and weaknesses of which became fully understood by US designers after an undamaged example was recovered in the Aleutians.

The powerful Hellcat had an impressive top speed, rate of climb and armament, and it retained its predecessor's incredible ruggedness. The A6M5 Zero-sen was also born out of an earlier type, but was intended merely as a stop-gap until more modern Japanese fighters could be produced to restore performance parity with Allied aircraft. The chaotic conditions of the Japanese Aircraft industry and war economy prevented new types from being built.

Featuring detailed artwork illustrating the technical specifications of these two types and the dramatic encounters between them, this volume focuses on how these iconic fighters came into being, and how they fared as they faced one another over the Pacific skies of World War II.

Contents: Introduction, Chronology, Design and Development, Technical Specifications, The Strategic Situation, The Combatants, Combat, Statistics and Analysis, Aftermath, Further Reading, and Index.1 vol, 80 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978073 Young, Edward M. 073 F4U CORSAIR vs KI-84 FRANK: Pacific Theater 1945 The Vought Corsair was the first American single-engined fighter to exceed 400 mph and establish dominance over the legendary Mitsubishi Type Zero-sen. The Ki-84 Hayate was introduced by the Japanese specifically to counter this growing American dominance of the skies over the Pacific.

Built in greater numbers than any other late war Japanese fighter, nearly 3000 were completed between 1944 and 1945. This volume examines the clashes between the Corsair and Ki-84 in the closing stages of the war, revealing how Corsair pilots had to adapt their techniques and combat strategies to adapt to these newer types. It also reveals how the kill rate was largely driven by the reduced quality of fighter pilots after the high casualty rates inflicted on the Japanese air force during the air battles over the Solomon Islands. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978077 Zaloga, Steve 077 BAZOOKA vs. PANZER: Battle of the Bulge 1944 To combat the threat posed by tanks, the United States developed the M1 Anti-Tank Rocket Launcher, better known as the Bazooka. First employed in 1942, the weapon required a great deal of skill and courage to use effectively. By late 1944, it was a mainstay of the US infantry's anti-tank capabilities, alongside towed weapons, anti-tank grenades, and other longer-established measures.

This study compares and assesses the strengths and limitations of the cutting-edge technology used by both sides in the 1944 Battle of the Bulge. Includes specially commissioned full-color artwork and explosive battle reports.1 vol, 80 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978078 Zaloga, Steve 078 PANZER 38(t) vs BT-7: Barbarossa 1941 The tank battles in the Soviet Union during the summer of 1941 were the largest in World War II, exceeding even the more famous Prokhorovka encounter during the Kursk campaign. Indeed, they were the largest tank battles ever fought.

This book examines two evenly matched competitors in this conflict, the German Panzer 38(t) and the Soviet BT-7. Both were of similar size, armed with guns of comparable firepower, and had foreign roots - the Panzer 38(t) was a Czechoslovak design and the BT-7 was an evolution of the American Christie tank. With full-color artwork and archive and present-day photography, this absorbing study assesses the strengths and limitations of these two types against the wider background of armored doctrine in the opening stages of Operation Barbarossa.1 vol, 80 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-978078 Zaloga, Steve 078 PANZER 38(t) vs BT-7: Barbarossa 1941 Examines two evenly matched competitors in this conflict, the German Panzer 38(t) and the Soviet BT-7, which often faced each other during 1941. Both were of similar size, armed with guns of comparable firepower, and had foreign roots - the Panzer 38(t) was a Czechoslovak design and the BT-7 was an evolution of the American Christie tank. With full-color artwork and archive and present-day photography, this absorbing study assesses the strengths and limitations of these two types against the wider background of armored doctrine in the opening stages of Operation Barbarossa.1 vol, 80 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978032 Zaloga, Steven 032 T-34-85 vs M26 Pershing - Korea 1950 A hotly-debated topic amongst tank buffs is of the relative merits of the Soviet and American tanks of World War II. Using recently revealed documents, Steven Zaloga sheds light on the crucial tank battles of the Korean War as the rival superpowers' finest tanks battled for supremacy. The Soviet-equipped North Korean Peoples Army initially dominated the battlefield with the seemingly unstoppable T34-85. As US tank battalions hastily arrived throughout the late summer and early autumn of 1950, the M26 Pershing took the fight to North Korea with increasing success.1 vol, 80 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978033 Zaloga, Steven 033 Panzer IV vs Char B1 bis - France 1940 The Battle of France in 1940 involved the first large-scale, tank-against-tank battles in history. The massive clashes at Stonne, Hannant, and Gembloux involved hundreds of tanks on both sides, yet have faded from memory due to the enormity of the French defeat. This book examines two of the premier opposing tanks of the Wehrmacht and the French Army, the German PzKpfw IV and the French Char B1 bis. With a complete history of the design, development, and deployment of these armored fighting vehicles, the story of these great battles is once again brought to life.1 vol, 80 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978053 Zaloga, Steven 053 M10 Tank Destroyer vs StuG III Assault Gun Germany 1944 The Allies' M10 Tank Destroyer and the Germans' Sturmgeschutz (StuG) lll were the unsung workhorses of the northwest European battlefields of 1944-45. While their mission was not principally fighting one another, their widespread use ensured their frequent encounters, from the Normandy bocage, to the rubble-strewn streets of Aachen.

The StuG lll was the quintessential assault gun, a low-slung, heavily armored, turret-less vehicle intended to provide direct fire support for infantry formations, whilst the M10 3-in Gun Motor Carriage was originally developed as a tank destroyer. However, by 1944 the 3-in gun proved ineffectual against the most thickly armored German tanks, and was consequently relegated to infantry support too.

Widely deployed in roles their designers had not envisaged, these two armored fighting vehicles clashed repeatedly during the 11-month campaign, which saw the Allies advance from Normandy to the heart of the Reich. Fully illustrated with specially commissioned artwork, this is the story of their confrontation at the height of World War ll. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978070 Zaloga, Steven 070 PANZER IV vs SHERMAN -- France 1944 As the Allies attempted to break out of Normandy, it quickly became apparent that there would be no easy victory over the Germans, and that every scrap of territory on the way to Berlin would have to be earned through hard fighting.

This study concentrates on, the ferocious battles between the German Panzer IV and US Sherman that were at the heart of this decisive phase of World War II. The two types were among the most-produced tanks in US and German service and were old enemies, having clashed repeatedly in the Mediterranean theater. Throughout their long service careers, both had seen a succession of technical developments and modifications, as well as an evolution in their intended roles - but both remained at the forefront of the fighting on the Western Front.1 vol, 80 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978080 Zaloga, Steven 080 PERSHING vs TIGER: Germany 1945 During the final battles on World War II's Western Front, the legendary German Tiger I heavy tank clashed with the brand-new M26 Pershing fielded by the United States. The Tiger I had earned a formidable reputation by the end of 1944, although its non-sloped armor and poor mobility meant it was being superseded by the Tiger II or 'King Tiger'. While the Tiger I had been in the front lines since 1942, the US Pershing first entered combat in late February 1945, and more than 20 Pershings would see action before war's end.

This book examines the dramatic Tiger/Pershing duel at Elsdorf in Germany, and also assesses the clashes between German armour and the sole 'Super Pershing' deployed to Europe. Featuring full-colour artwork, carefully chosen photographs and specially commissioned maps, this is the story of the first US heavy tanks in combat with the fearsome Tiger I during the last months of World War II in Europe.1 vol, 80 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978096 Zaloga, Steven 096 T-34 vs StuG III: Finland 1944 In the summer of 1944, the Red Army staged a massive armored assault up the Karelian Isthmus with the intent of eliminating any remaining German and Finnish forces facing the Leningrad region.

Most of the Soviet units sent into Finland were new to the region, moving mainly from the fighting in the Leningrad area. As a result, some had the latest types of Soviet equipment including the new T-34-85 tank, fielded alongside the older T-34-76. Germany refused to sell the Finns new tanks without a reinforced military alliance, but in 1943 began selling them a few dozen StuG III assault guns. This made the StuG III battalion the most modern and powerful element of the Finnish armored division, and it saw very extensive combat in the June-July summer battles.

Featuring specially commissioned artwork and an array of archive photographs, this is the absorbing story of the parts played by Soviet and Finnish armor in the epic battles in Finland during June and July 1944.1 vol, 80 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978099 Zaloga, Steven 099 PANZERFAUST vs SHERMAN: European Theater 1944-45 In the summer of 1944, across the battlefields of Normandy, US tanks confronted with a dangerous challenge: the mobile and deadly Panzerfaust and Panzerschreck anti-tank weapons wielded by the German infantry. Having only occasionally encountered such weaponry before, the US tankers were ill-equipped to defend against this kind of attack, and the threat only increased as the summer wore on.

This Duel title follows the technological battle for dominance that ensued, as the US Army devised new ways to defend against the threat posed by the German shaped-charge projectiles. From the addition of sandbags and spare tracks to individual tanks made by anxious crews on the ground to the large-scale programmes put together by the US armies, the book explores the implementation and effectiveness of the various tactics employed by the tank crews, as well as the technology behind the anti-tank weapons wielded by their German adversaries. Drawing on first-hand accounts from the men on the ground, this illustrated title examines the evolving trial of strength between US armor and innovative German anti-tank weaponry in the climactic months of World War II in Europe.1 vol, 80 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-982001 001 US MARINE CORPS PACIFIC THEATER(1) Focus on the 1st thru 3rd Marine Divisions1 vol, 96 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-982002 002 WELLINGTON'S ARMY IN THE PENINSULA 1809-14 Provides a detailed & comprehensive O/B.1 vol, 96 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-982003 003 US ARMORED DIVISIONS ETA 1944-45 1 vol, 96 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-982004 004 GERMAN AIRBORNE DIVISIONS 1 vol, 96 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-982005 005 US ARMY IN THE PLAINS INDIAN WARS 1865-1891 1 vol, 96 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-982006 006 AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES IN WWI 1 vol, 96 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-982010 010 US TANK/TANK DESTROYER BATTALIONS ETO 1944-45 1 vol, 96 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-982011 011 US ARMY IN THE KOREAN WAR 1 vol, 96 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-982012 012 US SPECIAL WARFARE UNITS IN THE PTO 1941-45 1 vol, 96 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-982013 013 BRITISH ARMY WWII:THE FAR EAST 1941-45 1 vol, 96 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-982015 15 GERMAN AIRBORNE DIVISIONS:MTO 1 vol, 96 pgs 2005 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-982016 016 BRITISH EXPEDITIONARY FORCE 1914-15 1 vol, 96 pgs 2005 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-982017 017 US ARMY INFANTRY DIVISION 1942-43 1 vol, 96 pgs 2005 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-982017 017 US ARMY INFANTRY DIVISION 1942-43 1 vol, 96 pgs 2005 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-982018 018 BRITISH COMMANDOS 1940-1946 1 vol, 96 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-982019 019 THE USMC IN THE VIETNAM WAR 1 vol, 96 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-982020 020 ROMMEL'S AFRICA KORPS 1 vol, 96 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-982021 021 US ARMORED UNITS IN NORTH AFRICA & ITALY 1 vol, 96 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-982022 022 US AIRBORNE UNITS IN THE MED. THEATER 1942-44 1 vol, 96 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-982023 023 DESERT RAIDERS:Axis/Allies Special Forces 1940 1 vol, 96 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-982024 024 US ARMY INFANTRY DIVISION 1944-45 1 vol, 96 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-982025 025 US AIRBORNE DIVISIONS IN THE ETO 1944-1945 1 vol, 96 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-982026 026 US AIRBORNE DIVISIONS IN THE PACIFIC 1942-1945 1 vol, 96 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-982027 027 THE ROMAN ARMY OF THE PUNIC WARS 264-146 BC 1 vol, 96 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-982028 028 DESERT RATS:British 8th Army No Africa 1941-42 1 vol, 96 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-982029 029 BRITISH ARMY WESTERN FRONT 1916 1 vol, 96 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-982030 030 MOBLIE STIRKE FORCES IN VIETNAM 1 vol, 96 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-982031 031 ROYAL NAVY 1793-1815 1 vol, 96 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-982032 032 PANZER DIVISION:THE BLITZKRIEG YEARS 1939-1940 1 vol, 96 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-982033 033 US ARMY IN THE VIETNAM WAR 1965-73 1 vol, 96 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-982034 034 THE ROMAN ARMY:Civil Wars 88-31BC 1 vol, 96 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-982035 035 PANZER DVISIONS:The Eastern Front 1941 1 vol, 96 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-982036 036 SAMURAI ARMIES 1467-1649 1 vol, 96 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-982037 037 THE ROMAN ARMY OF THE PRINCIPATE 27 BC-AD 117 1 vol, 96 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-982007 Rottman, Gordon 007 US MARINE CORPS PACIFIC THEATER (2): 1943-44 By January 1944 the US Marine Corps had grown to a total of 405,169 personnel, comprising 28,193 officers, 10,723 officer candidates, and 366,353 enlisted men. The Fleet Marine Force now had two amphibious corps, four divisions, a separate infantry regiment, 19 defense battalions, and numerous support and service units.

Following on from Battle Orders 1: USMC in the Pacific Theater of Operations 1941-43, this book examines the continuing development of the Corps's organization, its training, tactics, weaponry, and command structure, as well as the battles fought in the Southwest Pacific on New Britain, and in the Central Pacific on Tarawa, Roi-Namur, Eniwetok, Saipan, and Tinian. The organization of the 4th Marine Division (MarDiv) and III and V Amphibious Corps (IIIAC, VAC) is also discussed along with smaller, new units.

Contents: Introduction, Combat mission, Unit organization, Tactics, Weapons, Equipment, C3I (Command, control, communications and intelligence), Combat operations, Lessons learned, Chronology, Bibliography, Abbreviations and linear measurements, and Index.
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1-982008 Rottman, Gordon 008 USMC PACIFIC THEATER OPERATIONS 1945 In late 1944, the US Marine Corps prepared for the toughest battles of the war. It had grown to 35,598 officers, 5,384 officer candidates, and 366,353 enlisted Marines, totaling 431,573 personnel, and now comprised of two amphibious corps, six divisions, 26 non-divisional artillery battalions, and numerous support and service units.

Following on from Battle Orders 1 and 2, this book examines the continuing development of the Corps' organization, its training, tactics, weaponry, and command structure. It details the formation of the 5th and 6th Marine Divisions and the 1st Provisional Marine Brigade, and examines the Corps' performance in the brutal battles on Guam, Peleliu, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa, and its deployment as an occupation force.

Contents: Introduction, Combat mission, Unit organization, Tactics, Weapons, Equipment, C3I (Command, control, communications and intelligence), Combat operations, Lessons learned, Chronology, Bibliography, Abbreviations and linear measurements, and Index.1 vol, 96 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-982014 Rottman, Gordon 014 JAPANESE ARMY IN WWII The South Pacific and New Guinea, 1942-43 The 1941 Japanese Pacific onslaught saw the defeat of Allied forces on all fronts, with the Philippines, Netherlands East Indies, and Commonwealth possessions falling under their control. During 1942-43, the Japanese consolidated their gains and redeployed forces in an attempt to break the Southern Lifeline between America and Australia. These plans were affected by the defeat at Midway, which forced the Japanese onto the defensive. This book examines Japanese forces employed in the follow-on conquests of 1942-43, and describes how unit organization, weaponry, and equipment were found lacking in the harsh environment of the Solomon Islands and on New Guinea.
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1-983001 001 MODELLING THE HARRIER I & II 1 vol, 80 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-983003 003 MODELLING THE F-4 PHATOM III 1 vol, 80 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-983004 004 MODELLING THE M3/M5 STUART LIGHT TANK 1 vol, 80 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-983005 005 MODELLING THE MATILDA TANK 1 vol, 80 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-983009 009 MODELLING THE IS HEAVY TANKS 1 vol, 80 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-983010 010 MODELLING THE Jagdpanzer 38t HETZER 1 vol, 80 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-983011 011 MODELLING THE P-47 Thunderbolt 1 vol, 80 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-983017 017 MODELLING THE PANZER IV IN 1/72 SCALE 1 vol, 80 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-983018 018 MODELLING THE MARDER SP GUN 1 vol, 80 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-983020 020 MODELLING THE T-55 MAIN BATTLE TANK 1 vol, 80 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-983024 024 MODELLING F4U CORSAIR The F4U Corsair's combat career was longer than that of almost any other World War II fighter aircraft. Its success led to its service around the globe, and it was employed by the US Navy, British Fleet Air Arm and the Royal New Zealand Air Force. After the war, the Corsair also served with the French Navy, in various Latin American Air Forces, and with forces fighting in Korea. This book showcases seven separate Corsair variants modelled across 1/32, 1/48 and 1/72 scales. Among the aircraft featured are an F4U-1 Birdcage, an F4U-1A from VF-17 'Jolly Rogers', a Fleet Air Arm Corsair Mk.II, a Korean War F4U-4 and an F4U-7 French Corsair. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2005 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-983029 029 MODELLING THE CHALLENGER I and II MBT/VARIANTS 1 vol, 80 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-983035 035 MODELLING THE US ARMY M4 SHERMAN MEDIUM TANK 1 vol, 80 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-983037 037 MODELLING THE TIGER I 1 vol, 80 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-983039 039 MODELLING THE F4 WILDCAT 1 vol, 80 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-983043 043 MODELLING ARMOURED VEHICLES 1 vol, 80 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-983044 044 DISPLAYING YOUR MODELS 1 vol, 80 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-983045 045 Painting and Finishing Techniques 1 vol, 80 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984001 001 JAPANESE PACIFIC ISLAND DEFENSES 1 vol, 72 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984002 002 HADRIAN'S WALL AD 122-410 1 vol, 72 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984003 003 U-BOAT BASES AND BUNKERS 1940-45 1 vol, 72 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984005 005 JAPANESE CASTLES 1540-1640 1 vol, 72 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984006 006 ACW FORTS(1):Coastal Brick & Stone Forts 1 vol, 72 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984007 007 LINES OF TORRES VERDES 1809-10 1 vol, 72 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984008 008 DEFESNSES OF PEARL HARBOR 1907-50 1 vol, 72 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984010 010 MAGINOT LINE, THE 1 vol, 72 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984012 012 FORTRESSES OF THE PENINSULAR WAR 1807-14 1 vol, 72 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984013 013 NORMAN STONE CASTLES(1) 1 vol, 72 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984014 014 FORTIFICATIONS IN WESSEX c800-1016 1 vol, 72 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984015 015 GERMANY'S WEST WALL 1 vol, 72 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984016 016 FORTIFICATIONS OF MALTA 1530-1945 1 vol, 72 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984017 017 TROY c. 1700-1250 BC 1 vol, 72 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984018 018 NORMAN STONE CASTLES(2) 950-1204 1 vol, 72 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984020 020 BRITISH HOME DEFENCES 1940-45 1 vol, 72 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984021 021 CRUSADER CASTLES IN THE HOLY LAND 1097-1192 1 vol, 72 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984022 022 MYCENAEAN CITADELS c. 1350-1200BC 1 vol, 72 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984023 023 GERMAN FIELD FORTIFICATIONS 1939-45 1 vol, 72 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984025 025 THE WALLS OF CONSTANTINOPLE AD 321-1453 1 vol, 72 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984026 026 AFGAN CAVE COMPLEXES 1979-2004 1 vol, 72 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984027 027 FRENCH FORTRESSES IN NO AMERICA 1535-1763 1 vol, 72 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984028 028 FORTS OF THE AMERICAN FRONTIER 1820-91 1 vol, 72 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984029 029 US WWII & KOREAN FIELD FORTIFICATIONS 1 vol, 72 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984030 030 FORT EBEN EMAEL 1 vol, 72 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984031 031 ROME'S NORTHERN FRONTIER AD 70-235 1 vol, 72 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984033 033 SPECIAL FORCES CAMPS IN VIETNAM 1961-1970 1 vol, 72 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984035 035 BRITISH FORTIFICATIONS IN ZULULAND 1879 1 vol, 72 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984036 036 US STRATEGIC DEFENSE MISSILE SYSTEMS 1945-90 1 vol, 72 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984037 037 D-DAY FORTIFICATIONS IN NORMANDY 1 vol, 72 pgs 2005 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984038 038 ACW FORTS & LAND FORTIFICATIONS(2) 1 vol, 72 pgs 2005 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984040 040 ANCIENT GREEK FORTIFICATIONS 500-366 BC 1 vol, 72 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984041 041 THE CHANNEL ISLANDS 1941-45 1 vol, 72 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984042 042 VAUBAN FORTIFICATIONS OF FRANCE 1 vol, 72 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984043 043 ROMAN LEGIONARY FORTRESSES 27BC-AD378 1 vol, 72 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984044 044 AMERICAN COSTAL DEFENSES 1885-1950 1 vol, 72 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984045 045 GERMAN DEFENSES IN ITALY IN WWII 1 vol, 72 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984046 046 CASTLES AND TOWER HOUSES OF THE SCOTTISH CLANS 1 vol, 72 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984047 047 FORTIFICATIONS OF THE INCAS The greatest period of Inca expansion occured during the reigns of Pachacuti (1438-71), Tupa Inca (1471-93), and Huayna Capac (1493-1527). From the mountain stronghold of Cuzco, they subjugated the surrounding kingdoms and territories, absorbing their civilizations and their peoples. By 1525, they dominated much of the west of the continent, relying on fortified strongholds, an extensive system of roads and bridges, and obligatory military service to control local populations. This title takes a detailed look at the development of Incan fortification techniques, and examines how they came to be overrun by the Spanish conquistadors1 vol, 72 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984048 048 VIET CONG AND NVA TUNNELS AND FORTIFICATIONS 1 vol, 72 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984049 049 THE SPANISH MAIN 1493-1800 1 vol, 72 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984050 050 FORTS OF CELTIC BRITAIN 1 vol, 72 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984051 051 INDIAN CASTLES 1206-1526:The Delhi Sultanate 1 vol, 72 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984052 052 FORTIFICATIONS OF GIBRALTER 1068-1945 1 vol, 72 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984053 053 DEFENDING SPACE 1 vol, 72 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984054 054 FORTS OF THE AMERICAN FRONTIER 1820-1891 During the 1840s, the rarely visited 'Great American Desert' of the Southern Plains and Southwest became part of the inexorable westward expansion, as European traders and settlers headed overland from the eastern seaboard. The traditional lands of the Creek, Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw and Seminole Indians were quickly absorbed, and the rapid advance of the frontier soon brought the white man into conflict with the Kiowa, Comanche, Apache and Navajo tribes.

Numerous posts and forts were built to protect trading posts and settlers, and to police the Indian reservations. This title explores the design and development of these sites, the life of the garrisons that manned them, and the clashes with Native American warriors such as Geronimo, Manuelito, and Quanah Parker. 1 vol, 72 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984055 055 CATHAR CASTLES 1 vol, 72 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984056 056 ROME'S SAXON SHORE 1 vol, 72 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984057 057 GREAT WALL OF CHINA 1 vol, 72 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984058 058 VIETNAM FIRE BASES 1965-73 1 vol, 72 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984059 059 CRUSADER CASTLES IN CYPRUS, GREECE & AEGEAN 1 vol, 72 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984060 060 THE FORTS OF THE MEUSE IN WWI 1 vol, 72 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984062 062 SOVIET FIELD FORTIFCATIONS 1941-45 1 vol, 72 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984063 063 THE ATLANTIC WALL(1) 1 vol, 72 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984064 064 CASTLES OF EDWARD I IN WALES 1277-1307 1 vol, 72 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984065 065 FORTS OF JUDEA, THE 1 vol, 72 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984066 066 CASTLES OF HENRY VII 1 vol, 72 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984067 067 JAPANESE CASTLES IN KOREA 1592-98 1 vol, 72 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984068 068 ACW FORTS & LAND FORTIFICATIONS(3) 1 vol, 72 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984069 069 BERLIN WALL & THE INTRA-GERMAN BORDER 1961-89 1 vol, 72 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984070 070 STRONGHOLDS OF BORDER REIVERS 1 vol, 72 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984071 071 WALLS OF ROME 1 vol, 72 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984072 072 GERMAN V-WEAPON SITES 1 vol, 72 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984073 073 HITTITE FORTIFICATIONS C. 1650-70 BC 1 vol, 72 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984074 074 JAPANESE CASTLES AD 250-1540 1 vol, 72 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984075 075 FORTS OF NEW FRANCE IN NO EAST AMER 1600-1763 1 vol, 72 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984076 076 SARACEN STRONGHOLDS AD 630-1350 1 vol, 72 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984077 077 THE STALIN AND MOLOTOV LINES 1 vol, 72 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984078 078 THE GERMAN FORTRESS OF METZ 1870-1944 1 vol, 72 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984079 079 ISRAELI FORTIFICATIONS OF THE OCTOBER WAR 1 vol, 72 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984080 080 BRITISH FORTS IN THE AGE OF ARTHUR 1 vol, 72 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984081 081 MAORI FORTIFICATIONS 1 vol, 72 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984082 082 SCOTTISH BARONIAL CASTLES 1250-1450 1 vol, 72 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984083 083 ROMAN AUXILIARY FORTS 27BC-AD 378 1 vol, 72 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984084 084 CHINESE WALLED CITIES 221 BC-AD 1644 1 vol, 72 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984085 085 SCAPA FLOW 1 vol, 72 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984086 086 ENGLISH CASTLES 1200-1300 1 vol, 72 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984087 087 SARECEN STONGHOLDS 1 vol, 72 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984088 088 THE MANNERHIEM LINE 1920-39 1 vol, 72 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984089 089 THE ATLANTIC WALL(2) 1 vol, 72 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984090 090 GREEK FORTIFICATIONS OF ASIA MINOR 500-130 BC 1 vol, 72 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984091 091 FORTIFICATIONS OF ANCIENT ISRAEL AND JUDAH 1 vol, 72 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984092 092 STRONHOLDS OF THE PICTS 1 vol, 72 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984093 093 The Forts of New France-Great Lakes, Plains et 1 vol, 72 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984094 094 Spanish Colonial Fortifications in No America 1 vol, 72 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984101 Chartrand, Rene 101 The Forts of Colonial North America British, Dutch, and Swedish Colonies This book takes a detailed look at the fortifications of various types that were built from the times of the earliest British settlements in North America in the late 16th century until the end of the Seven Years' War, when France ceded New France to Britain. It begins with a study of the forts built by colonists on Roanoke Island between 1585 and 1590, and the famous settlements in Jamestown (Virginia) from 1607. It moves on to cover the British settlements that followed in New England, Nova Scotia and other points on the North American coast, as well as the Dutch fortified settlements in what are now the states of New York, Connecticut and New Jersey, and the Swedish forts in Delaware between 1638 and 1655.1 vol, 72 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984106 Chartrand, Rene 106 FORTS OF THE WAR OF 1812 When war broke out between the United States and Great Britain in 1812, neither side was prepared for the conflict, as evidenced by their respective fortifications. The most sophisticated and modern fortifications were those built by the US Corps of Engineers to protect some of the main port cities. These included Fort Mifflin in Philadelphia, Fort McHenry in Baltimore and Castle William in New York.

The British also heavily fortified their main harbor at Halifax and their main center of power at Quebec. However, elsewhere, especially in the interior, fortifications were old, neglected or only hastily erected. The forts at Detroit and Mackinac were much as the British had left them in 1796. This book covers all of the main fortifications of the conflict, those that faced the crashing of guns and those whose intimidation played a part in the grand strategy of the war.1 vol, 64 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984110 Chartrand, Rene 110 FORTS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775-83 Though primarily fought in the field, the American Revolution saw fortifications play an important part in some of the key campaigns of the war, including around major cities such as Boston, New York, and Savannah, as well as frontier forts at Stanwix, Niagara, and Cumberland.

This book details all the types of fortification used throughout the conflict, the engineers on all sides who constructed and maintained them, and the actions fought around and over them. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984103 Donnell, Clayton 103 THE FORTIFICATIONS OF VERDUN 1874-1917 The ring of fortifications protecting the city of Verdun on the Meuse River would become critical in the infamous battle of World War I. This book examines these fortifications, including the famous forts of Douaumont and Vaux that saw some of the fiercest fighting during the battle.1 vol, 64 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984105 Field, Ron 105 Forts of the American Frontier 1776-1891 California, Oregon, Washington, and Alaska With the violent separation between the United States and Britain which began in 1776, the new 'Americans' set off to fulfill their manifest destiny and rule their new land from coast to coast. As they pushed westward, they came into conflict with both natives and other European settlers, and began to build fortresses to defend their newly claimed land. This book charts the development and variation of the fortresses of the American Frontier, covering both American defenses and those of the Spanish in the west. It also examines the little-known forts of early Russian settlers on the Pacific coast. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984009 Harrington, Peter and Illust. by S Spedaliere and S S Spedaliere 009 ENGLISH CIVIL WAR FORTIFCATIONS 1642-51 1 vol, 72 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984104 Harrison, Peter 104 FORTRESS MONASTERIES OF THE HIMALAYAS: Tibet, Ladakh, Nepal and Bhutan The spread of Buddism and Tibetan secular power throughout the Himalayas led to a distinctive style of fortifications not found anywhere else. This book looks at Himalayan fortifications, from their creation in the Middle Ages to their destruction and capture by the Chinese in the 20th century.1 vol, 64 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984112 McGovern Terrance 112 DEFENSES OF BERMUDA: 1612-1995 Due to its location in the western North Atlantic some 600 miles off the Carolinas and halfway between Halifax in Canada and Jamaica in the West Indies, the island of Bermuda was a key naval haven for the Royal Navy over the centuries. It was vital for the Navy first in the development of its American colonies, then during its rivalry with the United States, and finally as allies with the United States.

The need to defend its 64 miles of coastline and ports has resulted in the construction of about 50 forts from 1617 to 1945 even though its total land mass is only 20.6 square miles. This led to an incredible concentration of fortifications with 2.5 forts for every square mile.

Today, the legacy of these defense efforts remain either as disused structures or parks scattered throughout Bermuda, many of them now popular tourist attractions. Using stunning commissioned artwork and meticulous research, this is the fascinating story of Britain's 'Gibraltar of the West.' 1 vol, 64 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984113 McGovern Terrance 113 THE MOSCOW KREMLIN: Russia's Fortified Heart Fortress series. Examines the Kremlin -- the fortified complex covering 70 acres at the heart of Moscow, behind walls up to 18m high and watched over by 20 towers, the Kremlin houses everything from Russia's seat of political power to glittering churches. This is a fortress that has evolved over time, from the original wooden guard tower built in the 11th century to the current stone and brick complex. Over the years, it's been built, burnt, besieged and rebuilt and includes today's invisible defences such as it GPS spoofing field (switch on your phone inside the walls and it may well tell you you're at Vnukovo airport, 30km away) and drone jammers. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984004 McGovern, Terrance C and Mark A Berhow; Illust. by C Taylor 004 AMERICAN DEFENSES OF CORREGIDOR/MANILLA BAY 1898-1945 1 vol, 72 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984097 McNally, Michael 097 Colditz: Oflag IV-C Immortalized in film and literature, the 15th century castle of Colditz is remembered not for tales of medieval chivalry or withstanding withering sieges, but for its darker past, when it was converted by the Nazis into a prisoner-of-war camp called Oflag IV-C. A natural choice for a prison, Colditz had been used successfully during the First World War and had gained a reputation for being impossible to escape from. But this reputation was dramatically shattered by the ingenuity of the prisoners interned there. This book examines the history of Colditz, the methods used to keep prisoners inside her formidable walls, and the techniques by which its prisoners attempted to escape.1 vol, 72 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984032 Nicolle, David 032 CRUSADER CASTLES IN THE HOLY LAND 1192-1302 This title examines the early fortifications erected by the Crusaders in modern-day Israel, the Palestinian territories, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and southeastern Turkey.

The Crusaders that landed in the Middle East in the late 11th century brought with them their own traditions of military architecture, but it was not long before their defensive construction began to reflect a broad array of local influences. Most early Crusader structures were relatively small, and tended to increase the existing natural and defensive features of a site.

The basic forms comprised freestanding towers, castra, and hilltop and spur-castles, but urban centers, religious sites and rural dwellings were also fortified. From the 1160s, bigger, stronger and more expensive castles began to appear, in response to developments in Islamic siege weaponry. 1 vol, 72 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984095 Nicolle, David illust by Adam Hook 095 Ottoman Fortifications 1300-1710 The Ottoman Empire was heir to the architectural traditions not only of the Byzantine Empire but also to those of the medieval Islamic Middle East. 1 vol, 72 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984096 Nicolle, David illust by Adam Hook 096 The Fortress of Rhodes 1309-1522 First besieged in 305 BC, the island of Rhodes became part of the Roman Empire and was later fortified in the Byzantine style. Due to its strategic position in the Mediterranean, Rhodes was also attacked and besieged for over a century by Islamic forces. This title details the development of these fascinating fortifications, as well as the sieges that sought to reduce them.

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1-984039 Nossov, Konstantin S and Illust. by Peter Dennis 039 RUSSIAN FORTRESSES 1480-1682 In 1462 the throne of the Principality of Moscow passed to Ivan III (1462-1505), who succeeded in throwing off the Tatar yoke. For the next 200 years this new state struggled to maintain her borders against a series of attacks from the Lithuanians, Swedes and Poles to the west, as well as the Tatars to the south. They achieved this through the development of a network of fortified sites and a series of linear defensive systems. This book examine how these fortifications were developed to respond to ever changing situations under the command of such charismatic rulers as Ivan the Terrible, right through to the military reforms of Peter the Great.
1 vol, 72 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984061 Nossov, Konstantin S and Illust. by Peter Dennis 061 MEDIEVAL RUSSIAN FORTRESSES AD 862-1480 According to Russian legend, in the year AD 862 the Slav tribes of what is now European Russia invited a number of Scandinavian princes to rule over them. However, on the death of these princes, Prince Oleg seized Kiev and united the Northern and Southern Russian territories, building extensive fortifications to protect its borders. The rise of feudalism in the 11th century lead to the development of individual fortified sites and the extended border defenses fell into disrepair.

Consequently, Mongol hordes poured over the border introducing the siege warfare techniques of the East, heavily influencing the fortification styles thereafter. Using a wealth of archeological evidence and first-hand sources, Konstantin Nossov charts the history of the medieval Russian fortress from its early beginnings until the 14th century, paying special attention to the development of one of the most iconic fortifications in the world: the Kremlin.1 vol, 72 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984111 Osborn, Patrick R 111 THE HINDENBURG LINE Jagging across northwestern Europe like an ugly scar, the Hindenburg Line was Germany's most formidable line of defense in World War I. Its fearsome reputation was matched only by its cunning design, with deep zigzagging trenches, concrete fieldworks, barbed wire and devilish booby traps forming an intimidating barrier for any attacking army.

Through meticulous research, this volume explores each of the major portions of the Hindenburg Line, paying particular attention to three examples of Allied operations against it towards the end of the war: the critical flanking of the Drocourt-Qeant Switch; the daring but costly rupture of the line of the St. Quentin Canal; and the bloody battles of the Meuse-Argonne.

Includes specially commissioned artwork and historical photographs.1 vol, 64 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984100 Short, Neil 100 THE FUHRER'S HEADQUARTERS This book describes and examines the F?hrerhauptquartiere - the 14 or so headquarters built for Hitler. Revealing their locations and how they were used to direct the Nazi war apparatus, this is a fascinating insight into a range of historical sites from Berghof to the Wolf's Lair. With a map showing the locations of all of Hitler's bunkers and fortifications on the eastern and western fronts and illustrated with photographs and specially commissioned artwork, this book is an essential introduction to Hitler's command structures and recreates numerous bunkers and buildings which were destroyed by Allied bombing raids or by fleeing German troops.
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1-984108 Short, Neil 108 GERMANY'S EAST WALL IN WORLD WAR II The East Wall was where the final battles for the stricken Third Reich were fought, amid scenes of utter carnage. Beginning life at the end of World War I, the wall became a pet project of Adolf Hitler's, whose ascent to power saw building work accelerated, with plans for a grand, 'Maginot-style' defense put in place.

But with a characteristically erratic change of heart, Hitler began to systematically strip the wall of its best defensive assets to bolster the Atlantic Wall, never dreaming that he would face an attack on two fronts. Despite belated and somewhat bungled reinforcements later in the war, the East Wall would face a monstrous challenge as it became the Reich's last redoubt in the face of the mighty Soviet war machine. Neil Short brings his expert knowledge to bear with an analysis of different stages of the wall's construction, the years of neglect and decay and the hasty, drastic redevelopment in the face of the looming Soviet threat.

Contents: Introduction; Chronology; Design and development; The principles of defense; Tour of the sites; The living sites; Operational history; Aftermath; The sites today; Bibliography; Glossary; and Index.1 vol, 64 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984011 Turnbull, Stephen and Illust. by Peter Dennis 011 CRUSADER CASTLES OF THE TEUTONIC KNIGHTS (1) Red Brick castles of Prussia 1230-14661 vol, 72 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984019 Turnbull, Stephen and Illust. by Peter Dennis 019 CRUSADER CASTLES OF THE TEUTONIC KNIGHTS (2) Stone Castles of Latvia and Estonia 1185-15601 vol, 72 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984098 Vogel, Carola 098 Fortifications of Ancient Egypt 3000-1780 BC, The During the Old and Middle Kingdoms, Ancient Egypt led the world in the construction of fortifications. The oldest was discovered on Elephantine Island and dates to c.2900 BC. This book investigates over 2,000 years of Egyptian fortification, including both fortified cities and military installations. It covers the most famous sites including the fortified town of Ayn Asil and the fortress of Buhen. The text also examines the specific defensive structures within the fortifications, including gates, walls, and towers, and looks at both the operation and social history of these ancient military strongholds. Includes tour of the sites: Aniba, Buhen, Uronarti, and Semna-West.1 vol, 72 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984109 Zaloga, Steveen 109 THE ATLANTIC WALL (3): The Sudwall Completes the trilogy of one of the most formidable defensive lines in Europe in World War II, looking at the lesser known Mediterranean extension and describing how it was conceived of, built, and used.

After the alarming collapse of Italy in 1943, the Germans launched a crash building program and the 'Sudwall' (South Wall) sprang up quickly along the French Mediterranean coast and the neighboring Italian coast around Genoa. The new defenses were bolstered by existing French fortifications of key port towns such as Marseilles and Toulon - many of them bristling with heavy artillery.

Whilst describing the wall's physical design features, this book also recounts the defenses' role in the Allied invasion of Southern France; Operation Dragoon - 'The Second D-Day'. As the Germans' worst fears became a reality, the southern Atlantic Wall would face its ultimate test. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984099 Zaloga, Steven 099 DEFENSE OF JAPAN 1945 In 1945, with her fleet destroyed and her armies beaten, the only thing that stood between Japan and an Allied invasion was the numerous coastal defence positions that surrounded the islands. This is the first book to take a detailed look at the Japanese home island fortifications that were constructed during 1941-45. Utilizing diagrams, specially commissioned artwork, and sources previously unavailable in English, Steven Zaloga examines these defences in the context of a possible Allied invasion, constructing various arguments for one of the greatest 'what if' scenarios of World War II, and helping to explain why the Americans decided to go ahead with a nuclear option. 1 vol, 72 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984107 Zaloga, Steven 107 DEFENSE OF THE THIRD REICH 1941-45 Starting in 1940, Germany was subjected to a growing threat of Allied bomber attack. The RAF night bombing offensive built up in a slow but unrelenting crescendo through the Ruhr campaign in the summer of 1944 and culminated in the attacks on Berlin in the autumn and early winter of 1943-44. They were joined by US daylight raids which began to impact German industry in the autumn of 1943.

This book focuses on the land-based infrastructure of Germany's defense against the air onslaught. Besides active defense against air attack, Germany also invested heavily in passive defense such as air raid shelters. While much of this defense was conventional such as underground shelters and the dual use of subways and other structures, Germany faced some unique dilemmas in protecting cities against night fire bomb raids. As a result, German architects designed massive above-ground defense shelters which were amongst the most massive defensive structures built in World War II. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-984102 Zaloga, Steven illust by Adam Hook 102 DEFENSE OF THE RHINE 1944-45 The Rhine River represented the last natural defensive barrier for the Third Reich in the autumn of 1944. Although Hitler had been reluctant to allow the construction of tactical defense lines in France, the final defense of the Reich was another matter. As a result, construction of a Rhine defense line began in September 1944. Steven J. Zaloga examines the multiple phases of construction undertaken to strengthen the Westwall (Siegfried Line), to fortify many of the border villages, and finally to prepare for the demolition of the Rhine bridges. Using detailed maps, color artwork, and expert analysis, this book takes a detailed look at Germany's last line of defense.
1 vol, 64 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985001 001 CRUSADES, THE Brief but succinct account with b/w & color maps and illust, suggested reading list/OSPREY list.1 vol, 96 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985002 002 CRIMEAN WAR, THE Brief but succinct account with b/w & color maps and illust, suggested reading list/OSPREY list.1 vol, 96 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985003 003 NAPOLEONIC WARS:1805-1807 Brief but succinct account with b/w & color maps &illust, suggested reading list/OSPREY list.1 vol, 96 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985003S 003S The Second World War: A World in Flames (4) Essential History Books #4, 5, 10 & 11

The period from 1939 to 1945 saw some of the most devastating events in living memory. Existing in the shadows of fear, sacrifice, deprivation and uncertainty, soldiers and civilians of all nationalities were driven to extremes of selfless loyalty, dogged determination or bitter cruelty by the demands of a world at war. Bringing the experience of war to life through a wealth of contemporary documentation, private writings and historical research, this book tells the stories of the men and women who lived and died during the Second World War. Also assessing the1 vol, 328 pgs 2004 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985004 004 ACW, THE:War in the East 1861-1863 Brief but succinct account with b/w & color maps and illust, suggested reading list/OSPREY list.1 vol, 96 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985004S 004S THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR:This Mighty Scourge of War (4) Essential History Books #4, 5, 10 & 111 vol, 328 pgs 2003 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985005 005 ACW, THE:War in the East 1863-1865 Brief but succinct account with b/w & color maps and illust, suggested reading list/OSPREY list.1 vol, 96 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985005S 005 The Greeks at War : FROM ATHENS TO ALEXANDER (3) Essential History Books #26, 27 and 36

Inspiring generations of poets, novelists, scriptwriters and scholars, the rise and fall of the great Empires of the Classical world is an enthralling story of passion and conquest. The leaders, battles and military technologies that dominated the wars between Greece and Persia, and Alexander's conquests are all examined in detail in this book, and their historical significance is discussed. The appendix focuses on the modern treatment of Ancient Greece in film, including behind-the-scenes insights into the filming of battle scenes for Oliver Stone's epic movie, Alexander. This volume combines material previously published as Essential Histories 36, 27 and 26, with a new foreword by renowned historian and author Victor Davis Hanson, and new material on the Wars of the Successors.1 vol, 328 pgs 2004 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985007 007 FRENCH REVOLUTIONARY WARS Brief but succinct account with b/w & color maps and illust, suggested reading list/OSPREY list.1 vol, 96 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985007S 007S LIBERTY OR DEATH:WARS THAT FORGED A NATION (3) ESS BOOKS-French & Indian Wars, The AmericanRevolution & The War of 1812

At the beginning of the 18th century, America was a colonized land with European countries squabbling over its many natural resources. In 1754, the French-Indian War broke out as a decisive battle between the French and British for control of North America. Britain's victory led to greater governmental involvement in the American colonies that developed into rebellion in 1775. Following the American Revolution, the USA and Britain shared an uneasy peace that erupted in war again in 1812; the ensuing conflict tore through the American frontier. This book examines the wars in North America from the French-Indian War until the end of the War of 1812, which brought lasting peace between Britain and the United States.1 vol, 288 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985008 008 THE KOREAN WAR Updated and revised edition. Provides a concise overview of the so-called 'Forgotten War' in Korea, fought from 1950 to 1953, as the most powerful countries in the world engaged in a major conventional war in Korea. Examines how the West demonstrated its resolve to thwart Communist aggression even as the armed forces of China entered the war. 1 vol, 144 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985009 009 NAPOLEONIC WARS:EMPIRE FIGHTS BACK 1808-1812 Brief but succinct account with b/w & color maps and illust, suggested reading list/OSPREY list.1 vol, 96 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985010 010 ACW:THE WAR IN THE WEST 1861 TO 1863 Brief but succinct account with b/w & color maps and illust, suggested reading list/OSPREY list.1 vol, 96 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985011 011 ACW:THE WAR IN THE WEST 1863 TO 1865 Brief but succinct account with b/w & color maps and illust, suggested reading list/OSPREY list.1 vol, 96 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985012 012 CAMPAIGNS OF THE NORMAN CONQUEST Brief but succinct account with b/w & color maps and illust, suggested reading list/OSPREY list.1 vol, 96 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985013 013 WWI:First World War Eastern Front 1914-1918 Brief but succinct account with b/w & color maps and illust, suggested reading list/OSPREY list.1 vol, 96 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985013S 013S THE FIRST WORLD WAR:The War To End All Wars (4) Essential History Books #13,14,22 & 231 vol, 96 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985014 014 WWI:First World War Western Front 1914-1916 Brief but succinct account with b/w & color maps and illust, suggested reading list/OSPREY list.1 vol, 96 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985016 016 PUNIC WARS 264-146 BC, THE Brief but succinct account with b/w & color maps and illust, suggested reading list/OSPREY list.1 vol, 96 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985017 017 NAPOLEONIC WARS:THE PENINSULA WAR 1807-1814 Brief but succinct account with b/w & color maps and illust, suggested reading list/OSPREY list.1 vol, 96 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985018 018 THE SECOND WORLD WAR:The Pacific Brief but succinct account with b/w & color maps and illust, suggested reading list/OSPREY list.1 vol, 96 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985019 019 HUNDRED YEARS WAR, THE Brief but succinct account with b/w & color maps and illust, suggested reading list/OSPREY list.1 vol, 96 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985020 020 IRAN-IRAQ WAR, THE Brief but succinct account with b/w & color maps and illust, suggested reading list/OSPREY list.1 vol, 96 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985021 021 ROME AT WAR AD 229-696 Brief but succinct account with b/w & color maps and illust, suggested reading list/OSPREY list.1 vol, 96 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985022 022 WWI:First World War Western Front 1917-18 Brief but succinct account with b/w & color maps and illust, suggested reading list/OSPREY list.1 vol, 96 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985023 023 WW1:First World War Mediteranean Front Brief but succinct account with b/w & color maps and illust, suggested reading list/OSPREY list.1 vol, 96 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985024 024 THE SECOND WORLD WAR:Eastern Front 1941-45 Brief but succinct account with b/w & color maps and illust, suggested reading list/OSPREY list.1 vol, 96 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985025 025 THE MEXICAN WAR 1846-48 Brief but succinct account with b/w & color maps and illust, suggested reading list/OSPREY list.1 vol, 96 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985026 026 THE WARS OF ALEXANDER 336-323BC Brief but succinct account with b/w & color maps and illust, suggested reading list/OSPREY list.1 vol, 96 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985028 028 ARAB-ISRAELI CONFLICT:PALESTINE WAR 1948 Brief but succinct account with b/w & color maps &illust, suggested reading list/OSPREY list.1 vol, 96 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985029 029 THIRTY YEARS WAR Brief but succinct account with b/w & color maps and illust, suggested reading list/OSPREY list.1 vol, 96 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985030 030 THE SECOND WORLD WAR:THE WAR AT SEA Brief but succinct account with b/w & color maps and illust, suggested reading list/OSPREY list.1 vol, 96 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985031 031 RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR 1904-1905 Brief but succinct account with b/w & color maps and illust, suggested reading list/OSPREY list.1 vol, 96 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985032 032 SECOND WORLD WAR, THE:Northwest Europe Brief but succinct account with b/w & color maps and illust, suggested reading list/OSPREY list.1 vol, 96 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985033 033 BYZANTIUM AT WAR Brief but succinct account with b/w & color maps and illust, suggested reading list/OSPREY list.1 vol, 96 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985034 034 FRENCH WARS 1667-1714 Brief but succinct account with b/w & color maps and illust, suggested reading list/OSPREY list.1 vol, 96 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985035 035 SECOND WORLD WAR:Europe Brief but succinct account with b/w & color maps and illust, suggested reading list/OSPREY list.1 vol, 96 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985037 037 SPANISH CIVIL WAR Brief but succinct account with b/w & color maps and illust, suggested reading list/OSPREY list.1 vol, 96 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985039 039 NAPOLEONIC WARS:Fall of the French Emp 1813-15 Brief but succinct account with b/w & color maps and illust, suggested reading list/OSPREY list.1 vol, 96 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985040 040 THE ANGLO-AFGHAN WARS 1839-1919 Covers all the major and minor campaigns.1 vol, 96 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985041 041 WAR OF 1812 Brief but succinct account with b/w & color maps and illust, suggested reading list/OSPREY list.1 vol, 96 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985042 042 CAESAR'S CIVIL WAR Updated and revised edition offers an overview of Rome's Civil War between Julius Caesar and Pompey the Great. Together they had brought vast stretches of territory under Roman dominion, but in 49 BC they turned against each other and plunged Rome into civil war. Legion was pitched against legion in a vicious battle for political domination of the vast Roman world. The armies were evenly matched, but in the end, Caesar's genius as a commander and his great good luck brought him victory in 45 BC.1 vol, 144 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985043 043 CAESAR'S GALLIC WARS Brief but succinct account with b/w & color maps and illust, suggested reading list/OSPREY list.1 vol, 96 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985044 044 FRENCH & INDIAN WARS, THE:1754-1760 Brief but succinct account with b/w & color maps and illust, suggested reading list/OSPREY list.1 vol, 96 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-985045 045 THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION: 1774-1783 Concise study of the American Revolutionary War is updated and revised text from the 2002 edition, plus 50 new images. Explores the deep political divisions in the population of the Thirteen Colonies, while militarily pitting veterans of the Seven Years' War against one another, in a conflict that combined guerrilla tactics and classic 18th-century campaign techniques on both sides. 1 vol, 144 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985047 047 FRENCH RELIGIOUS WARS, THE 1562-1598 Brief but succinct account with b/w & color maps and illust, suggested reading list/OSPREY list.1 vol, 96 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985048 048 SECOND WORLD WAR:MEDITERRANEAN 1940-45 Brief but succinct account with b/w & color maps and illust, suggested reading list/OSPREY list.1 vol, 96 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985050 050 TEXAS WAR OF INDEPENDENCE Brief but succinct account with b/w & color maps and illust, suggested reading list/OSPREY list. OSPREY1 vol, 96 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985052 052 BOER WARS Brief but succinct account with b/w & color maps and illust, suggested reading list/OSPREY list.1 vol, 96 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985054 054 WARS OF THE ROSES Brief but succinct account with b/w & color maps and illust, suggested reading list/OSPREY list.1 vol, 96 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985055 055 THE GULF WAR 1991 Brief but succinct account with b/w & color maps and illust, suggested reading list/OSPREY list.1 vol, 96 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985056 056 THE ZULU WAR 1879 Brief but succinct account with b/w & color maps and illust, suggested reading list/OSPREY list.1 vol, 96 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985057 057 GENGHIS KHAN & THE MONGOL CONQUESTS 1190-1400 Brief but succinct account with b/w & color maps and illust, suggested reading list/OSPREY list.1 vol, 96 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985059 059 INDIAN PLAINS WARS Brief but succinct account with b/w & color maps and illust, suggested reading list/OSPREY list.1 vol, 96 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985060 060 SPANISH INVASION OF MEXICO 1519-1521 Brief but succinct account with b/w & color maps and illust, suggested reading list/OSPREY list.1 vol, 96 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985062 062 OTTOMAN EMPIRE 1326-1699 Brief but succinct account with b/w & color maps and illust, suggested reading list/OSPREY list.1 vol, 96 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985065 065 THE ANGLO-IRISH WAR Brief but succinct account with b/w & color maps and illust, suggested reading list/OSPREY list.1 vol, 96 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985066 066 WARS OF THE BARBARY PIRATES Brief but succinct account with b/w & color maps and illust, suggested reading list/OSPREY list.1 vol, 96 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985067 067 ANCIENT ISRAEL AT WAR 853-586 BC Brief but succinct account with b/w & color maps and illust, suggested reading list/OSPREY list.1 vol, 96 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985068 068 THE INDIAN MUTINY 1857-58 Brief but succinct account with b/w & color maps and illust, suggested reading list/OSPREY list.1 vol, 96 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985069 069 THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION 1918-22 Brief but succinct account with b/w & color maps and illust, suggested reading list/OSPREY list.1 vol, 96 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985070 070 THE IRISH CIVIL WAR 1922-23 Brief but succinct account with b/w & color maps and illust, suggested reading list/OSPREY list.1 vol, 96 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985071 071 THE GREAT ISLAMIC CONQUESTS AD 632-750 1 vol, 96 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985051 Bradley, Stephen 051 FRANCO PRUSSIAN WAR 1870-71 With updates from the author, specially commissioned full-color maps and 50 new images, this is a concise overview of the Franco-Prussian War. Examines the build-up, battles, and impact of the war, which was an overwhelming Prussian victory with massive consequences. The French Second Empire collapsed, Napoleon III became an exile in Britain, and King Wilhelm I was proclaimed Emperor of the new united Germany. In the peace settlement that followed, Germany gained the eastern French provinces of Alsace and Lorraine, areas that were to provide a bone of contention for years to come.1 vol, 96 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985076 Campbell, Duncan 076 THE RISE OF IMPERIAL ROME: AD 14-193 Explores the course of Roman wars that ensued as successive emperors sought to extend the empire -- including Claudius' conquest of Britannia, Domitian's campaigns on the Rhine and the Danube, Trajan's Dacian Wars and Parthian War, Marcus Aurelius' Marcomannic Wars, and the Jewish Wars. The period covered in this book ends with the consolidation of the Roman frontiers along the Rhine and Danube.

Provides a summary of the strengths, limitations, and evolving character of the Roman army during the first two centuries AD, as well as those of the forces of Rome's enemies across the Rhine and Danube in Germany and Romania, and in the East, in the form of the Parthian empire of Iraq/Iran. Fully illustrated with photographs depicting the emperors, armies and enemies, and the remains of Roman fortifications and public buildings, plus informative full-color maps, this is the epic story of the wars waged by a succession of emperors during the period in which Imperial Rome reached its zenith. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985063 Finlan, Alastair 063 COLLAPSE OF YUGOSLAVIA 1991-99 Updated and revised, this edition contains full-colour specially commissioned maps and 50 new images to provide a concise introduction to the brutal and bloody conflict in former Yugoslavia as well as its significant consequences. Examines the internal upheavals of the former Yugoslavia and their international implications, including the failure of the Vance-Owen plan; the first use of NATO in a combat role and in peace enforcement; and the war in Kosovo, unsanctioned by the UN but prosecuted by NATO forces to prevent the ethnic cleansing of the region. 1 vol, 144 pgs 2022 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985077 Fletcher, John 077 The Wars of Spanish American Independence 1809-29 In 1808, Napoleon Bonaparte treacherously outmaneuvered the corrupt Spanish Bourbons and installed his brother Joseph as King of Spain, igniting the flames of war across the Iberian Peninsula.

Far across the Atlantic, this event lit the fuse for a war that raged for the better part of two decades as Spain's colonies grasped the opportunity to seize their own independence. The Wars of South American Independence began with confused, scattered uprisings in 1809 and ended with a half-hearted expedition against Mexico in 1829.

The South American revolutions heralded Spain's downfall as a world power and marked the first expression of an expansionist foreign policy by the United States of America. Featuring specially commissioned full-color maps and drawing upon the latest research, this volume traces the military events of the Independence period and sheds new light on the leaders, men, and battles that reshaped the hemisphere. The myriad campaigns, often uncoordinated and occurring thousands of miles apart, are brought together and related to the wider context, in this engaging introduction to a crucial period in the history of the Americas.
1 vol, 96 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985072 Fremont-Barnes, Gregory 072 JACOBITE REBELLION 1745-46 Updated and revised for the new edition, with full-colour maps and 30 new images, this offers an introduction to the famous campaign which saw the Stuart dynasty's final attempt to regain the British throne, and the end of the Highland clans' way of life. Analyzes the dynastic struggle of two royal houses, the Rebellion's maneuvers and battles, and the tragic aftermath for the Highlands.

Overview of the Forty-Five Rebellion, dispelling the myths that have grown up around battles like Culloden and the figures of the Highlanders. Led by the charismatic Bonnie Prince Charlie and fought in the main by clansmen loyal to the Stuarts, the revolt initially saw government forces outmaneuvered and outfought before the Prince's march on London halted at Derby. But the following spring, pursued back into the Highlands by the Duke of Cumberland, the Prince's army made its doomed last stand on the moor of Culloden. 1 vol, 144 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-985072 Fremont-Barnes, Gregory 072 JACOBITE REBELLION 1745-46 The Jacobite Rebellion was the final attempt of the House of Stuart to re-establish itself on the British throne and it saw the death throes of the independent martial prowess of the Highland clans. No event in British history has been more heavily romanticized, but Gregory Fremont-Barnes succeeds in stripping away the myths to reveal the key events of this crucial period. From questions of dynastic succession to religious dominance, the events leading to the Rebellion are carefully explained and analyzed, drawing upon a host of primary research. From the landing of Bonnie Prince Charlie to the battle of Culloden, this book offers a complete overview of the Rebellion, complete with detailed maps and beautiful period illustrations.
1 vol, 96 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985006S Goldsworthy, Adrian 006 Rome at War: CAESAR AND HIS LEGACY (3) Essential History Books #21, 42 and 43

The story of a small town that rose to become the most powerful empire of the ancient world has been an inspiration to generations of people. Even after the collapse of the Roman Empire, many nations and their leaders have styled themselves 'heirs of Rome', emulating its society, technology and warfare. This book details the wars that shaped the Roman Empire, from the Gallic Wars of Julius Caesar and the subsequent civil war between Caesar and Pompey which tore apart the ageing Republic, through the expansion of the early Empire to its 'decline and fall'. Contains material previously published in Essential Histories 21: 'Rome at War', Essential Histories 43: 'Caesar's Gallic Wars' and Essential Histories 42: 'Caesar's Civil War'.1 vol, 328 pgs 2005 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985061 Lynch, Michael 061 CHINESE CIVIL WAR 1945-1949 Updated and revised for the new edition, with full-color maps and new images throughout, this is a concise study of one of the bloodiest conflicts of the 20th century and its significant repercussions.

Between the end of World War II and the dawn of the Cold War, one of the most important conflicts in modern history reached its climax. Examines how the long struggle between Chiang Kai-shek's Nationalists and Mao Zedong's Communists exploded into an intense, brutal, and ruthlessly fought civil war. Delving into the political background and complex ramifications of the conflict, he assesses Mao and Chiang's millions-strong armies, their strategies and commanders, and the critical campaigns that won and lost China. By 1949 the Nationalist government was defeated and in exile in Taiwan, and the new People's Republic of China was ready to emerge as a major Cold War power.1 vol, 96 pgs 2002 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-985061 Lynch, Michael 061 CHINESE CIVIL WAR 1945-1949 Out of the ashes of Imperial China arose two new contenders to lead a reformed nation; the Chinese Nationalist Party, the Kuomintang, and the Chinese Communist Party. In 1927, the inevitable clash between these two political parties led to a bitter civil war that would last for 23 years, through World War II and into the Cold War period.

The brutal struggle finally concluded when Communist forces captured Nanjing, capital of the Nationalist Republic of China, irrevocably altering the course of China's future.

Dr. Michael Lynch sheds light on this cruel civil war that ultimately led to the establishment of the People's Republic of China. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985074 Schneid, Frederick C. 074 THE SECOND WAR OF ITALIAN UNIFICATION 1859-61 The culmination of decades of nationalist aspiration and cynical Realpolitik, the Second War of Italian Unification saw Italy transformed from a patchwork of minor states dominated by the Habsburg Austrians into a unified kingdom under the Piedmontese House of Savoy. Unlike many existing accounts, which approach the events of 1859-61 from a predominantly French perspective, this study draws upon a huge breadth of sources to examine the conflict as a critical event in Italian history.

A concise explanation of the origins of the war is followed by a wide-ranging survey of the forces deployed and the nature and course of the fighting - on land and at sea - and the consequences for those involved are investigated. This is a groundbreaking study of a conflict that was of critical significance not only for Italian history but also for the development of 19th-century warfare. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985046 Turnbull, Stephen 046 WAR IN JAPAN 1467-1615 Updated and revised, this edition contains full-colour maps and 50 new images to provide a concise introduction to the most violent, turbulent, cruel, and exciting chapter in Japanese history: Age of Warring States.

In 1467, the Onin War ushered in a period of unparalleled conflict and rivalry in Japan that came to be called the Age of Warring States. In this book, Stephen Turnbull offers a masterly exposition of the wars, explaining what led to Japan's disintegration into rival domains after more than a century of relative peace; the years of fighting that followed; and the period of gradual fusion when the daimyo (great names) strove to reunite Japan under a new Shogun. Peace returned to Japan with the end of the Osaka War in 1615. Turnbull draws on his latest research to include new material covering samurai acting as mercenaries, the expeditions to Korea, Taiwan and Okinawa, and the little-known campaigns against the Ainu of Hokkaido, to present a richer picture of an age when conflicts were spread far more widely than was hitherto realised.
1 vol, 144 pgs 2022 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-985038 Wiest, Andrew 038 VIETNAM WAR 1956-75 Updated and revised, it includes updates from the author, specially commissioned maps, and 50 new images, this is a concise overview of America's most divisive war. Examines the brutal and prolonged guerrilla war and how its consequences would change America forever, leaving the country battered and unsure as it sought to face the challenges of the final acts of the Cold War. As for Vietnam, the conflict would continue long after the US had exited its military adventure in Southeast Asia.1 vol, 96 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-987020 020 LUFTWAFFE STURMGRUPPEN Osprey AVIATION, (100) b/w, (30-40) color profiles1 vol, 128 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-987021 021 VERY LONG RANGE P-51 MUSTANG UNITS PACIFIC Osprey AVIATION, (100) b/w, (30-40) color profiles1 vol, 128 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-987023 023 475TH FIGHTER GROUP Osprey AVIATION, (100) b/w, (30-40) color profiles1 vol, 128 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-987025 025 JADGESWADER 53 'PIK-AS' Osprey AVIATION, (100) b/w, (30-40) color profiles1 vol, 128 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-987027 027 JAGDVERBAND 44: Me 262 Fighter Squadron Osprey AVIATION, (100) b/w, (30-40) color profiles1 vol, 128 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-987029 029 JAGDGESCHWADER 7 'Nowotny' Osprey Aviation series. Includes 100 b/w photos and 30 to 40 color profiles.1 vol, 128 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-987031 031 23rd Fighter Group-Chennault's Sharks The 23rd FG fought a mobile war against the Japanese in China. By the end of WWII they had compiled a score of 594 aerial victories and 390+ground kills.1 vol, 128 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-987032 032 479th Fighter Group-Riddle's Raiders Formed in October 1943, the 479th FG forged an impressive history against the Luftwaffe.1 vol, 128 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-987035 035 No 126 Wing RCAF Osprey AVIATION, (100) b/w, (30-40) color profiles1 vol, 128 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-987037 Ransom, Stephen 037 Jagdgeschwader 400 Germany's Elite Rocket Fighters The Jagdgeschwader 400 group was formed for the sole purpose of flying one of the world's most revolutionary aircraft, the rocket-powered Me 163. Although the Me 163 scored relatively few kills, with a success rate much lower than the Me 262, it still had a massive psychological impact upon the Allies, and the technology and experiences gained in the Me 163 went on to influence the jet fighters of modern times. The introduction of jet-powered aircraft demanded massive changes in training, equipment, servicing and tactics, all of which are described and examined in this essential analysis of the story of the Me 163 in front-line service with Erprobungskommando 16 and Jagdgeschwader 400.
1 vol, 128 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-988002 002 F-86 SABRE FIGHTER-BOMBER OVER KOREA Osprey AVIATION, (100) b/w, (30-40) color profiles1 vol, 96 pgs 1999 LONDON, OPSREY PUBLISHING
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1-988003 003 F-84 THUNDERJET OVER KOREA Osprey AVIATION, (100) b/w, (30-40) color profiles1 vol, 96 pgs 1999 LONDON, OPSREY PUBLISHING
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1-988004 004 B-26 INVADER UNITS OVER KOREA Osprey AVIATION, (100) b/w, (30-40) color profiles1 vol, 96 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-989002 002 B-17 FLYING FORTRESS New series 'Production to Frontline', (130) colorphotos, specifications and cutaways.1 vol, 96 pgs 1999 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-990011 011 GETTYSBURG O/B:ARMY OF THE POTOMAC JULY 3RD (20) detailed o/b's, (25) color maps, 50+ illust.1 vol, 96 pgs 1999 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992002 002 B26 MARAUDER NITS OF THE 8TH/9TH AF's Osprey AIR COMBAT, (80) b/w & (40) color illust.1 vol, 64 pgs 1997 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992003 003 SB2C HELLDIVER UNITS OF WWII Osprey AIR COMBAT, (80) b/w & (40) color illust.1 vol, 96 pgs 1997 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992004 004 MOSQUITO BOMBER UNITS OF WWII Osprey AIR COMBAT, (80) b/w & (40) color illust.1 vol, 64 pgs 1997 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-992004 004 MOSQUITO BOMBER UNITS OF WWII Osprey AIR COMBAT, (80) b/w & (40) color illust.1 vol, 64 pgs 1997 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992005 005 BLENHEIM UNITS OF WWII Osprey AIR COMBAT, (80) b/w & (40) color illust.1 vol, 96 pgs 1998 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992007 007 F-8 CRUSADER FIGHTER UNITS OF THE VIETNAM WAR Osprey AIR COMBAT, (80) b/w & (40) color illust.1 vol, 96 pgs 1998 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992008 008 P-61 BLACK WIDOW UNITS OF WORLD WAR 2 Osprey AIR COMBAT, (80) b/w & (40) color illust.1 vol, 96 pgs 1998 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992009 009 MOSQUITO FIGHTER SQUARDONS OF WWII Osprey AIR COMBAT, (80) b/w & (40) color illust.1 vol, 96 pgs 1998 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992010 010 SBD DAUTLESS UNITS OF WWII Osprey AIR COMBAT, (80) b/w & (40) color illust.1 vol, 96 pgs 1998 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992011 011 B-24 UNITS OF THE PACIFIC WAR Osprey AIR COMBAT, (80) b/w & (40) color illust.1 vol, 64 pgs 1999 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992012 012 RF8 CRUSADERS OF CUBA & VIETNAM Osprey AIR COMBAT, (80) b/w & (40) color illust.1 vol, 64 pgs 1999 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992014 014 HALIFAX UNITS OF WORLD WAR 2 Osprey AIR COMBAT, (80) b/w & (40) color illust.1 vol, 64 pgs 1999 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992017 017 JU 88 KAMPFGESCHWADER 1939-41 Osprey AIR COMBAT, (80) b/w & (40) color illust.1 vol, 64 pgs 1999 LONDON, OPSREY PUBLISHING
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1-992018 018 B-17 FLYING FORTRESS BOMB GROUPS 8TH AIR FORCE Osprey AIR COMBAT, (80) b/w & (40) color illust.1 vol, 112 pgs 1999 LONDON, OPSREY PUBLISHING
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1-992024 024 CONFLICT IN THE BALKANS Osprey AIR COMBAT, (80) b/w & (40) color illust.1 vol, 64 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992025 025 MIG 17/19 UNITS OF THE VIETNAM WAR Osprey AIR COMBAT, (80) b/w & (40) color illust.1 vol, 64 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992026 026 US NAVY F-4 PHANTOM II MIG KILLERS (1) Osprey AIR COMBAT, (80) b/w & (40) color illust.1 vol, 64 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992029 029 MIG 21 UNITS OF THE VIETNAM WAR Osprey AIR COMBAT, (80) b/w & (40) color illust.1 vol, 64 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992033 033 B-29 SUPERFORTRESS UNITS IN WWII 1 vol, 64 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992036 036 B-17 FLYING FORTRESS UNITS Osprey AIR COMBAT, 80 b/w and 40 color illustrations.1 vol, 64 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992038 038 B-17 FLYING FORTRESS OF THE MTO Osprey AIR COMBAT, (80) b/w and (40) color illustrations.1 vol, 64 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992039 039 B-17 FLYING FORTRESS OF THE PACIFIC WAR Osprey AIR COMBAT, (80) b/w and (40) color illustrations.1 vol, 64 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992040 040 PBJ MITCHELL UNITS OF WWII Osprey AIR COMBAT, (80) b/w and (40) color illustrations.1 vol, 64 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992041 041 US ARMY AH-1 HUEY COBRA UNITS IN VIETNAM Osprey AIR COMBAT, 80 b/w and 40 color illustrations.1 vol, 64 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-992042 042 B-29 SUPERFORTRESS UNITS OF THE KOREAN WAR Osprey AIR COMBAT, (80) b/w and (40) color illustrations.1 vol, 64 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992043 043 B-52 STRAOFORTRESS UNITS 1955-73 Osprey AIR COMBAT, (80) b/w and (40) color illustrations.1 vol, 64 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992044 044 ARAB MIG-19 & MIG-21 UNITS IN COMBAT Osprey AIR COMBAT, (80) b/w and (40) color illustrations.1 vol, 64 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992045 045 USAFF F-4 PHANTOM II MIG KILLERS 1965-68 Osprey AIR COMBAT, (80) b/w and (40) color illustrations.1 vol, 64 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992046 046 F/A-18 HORNET/SUPERHORNET UNITS IN IRAQ 2003 Osprey AIR COMBAT, (80) b/w and (40) color illustrations.1 vol, 64 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992047 047 F-15 OPERATIONS IRAQ Osprey AIR COMBAT, (80) b/w and (40) color illustrations.1 vol, 64 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992048 048 US NAVY A-7 CORSAIR UNITS IN THE VIETNAM WAR Osprey AIR COMBAT, (80) b/w and (40) color illustrations.1 vol, 64 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992049 049 IRANIAN F-14 TOMCATS UNITS IN COMBAT Osprey AIR COMBAT, (80) b/w and (40) color illustrations.1 vol, 64 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992050 050 B-52 STRATOFORTRESS UNITS:DESERT STORM Osprey AIR COMBAT, (80) b/w and (40) color illustrations.1 vol, 64 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992051 051 RA-5C VIGILANTE UNITS IN COMBAT Osprey AIR COMBAT, (80) b/w and (40) color illustrations.1 vol, 64 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992052 052 F-14 TOMCAT UNITS: OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM Osprey AIR COMBAT, 80 b/w and 40 color illustrations.1 vol, 64 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992053 053 F-15C EAGLE UNITS IN COMBAT Osprey AIR COMBAT, (80) b/w and (40) color illustrations.1 vol, 64 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992055 055 USAF F-4 PHANTOM MIG KILLERS 1972-73 Osprey AIR COMBAT, (80) b/w and (40) color illustrations.1 vol, 64 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992056 056 US MARINE AND RAAF HORNET UNITS OF OIF Osprey AIR COMBAT, (80) b/w and (40) color illustrations.1 vol, 64 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992057 057 AH-64 APACHE UNITS OF OEF & OIF Osprey AIR COMBAT, 80 b/w and 40 color illustrations.1 vol, 64 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992058 058 US NAVY HORNET UNITS OF OIF (2) Osprey AIR COMBAT, (80) b/w and (40) color illustrations.1 vol, 64 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992060 060 BIB LANCER UNITS IN COMBAT Osprey AIR COMBAT, (80) b/w and (40) color illustrations.1 vol, 64 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992061 061 F-16 FIGHTING FALCON UNITS OF OIF Osprey AIR COMBAT, (80) b/w and (40) color illustrations.1 vol, 64 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992064 064 B-2A SPIRIT UNITS IN COMBAT Osprey AIR COMBAT, (80) b/w and (40) color illustrations.1 vol, 64 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992065 065 US NAVY PBY CATALINA UNITS OF THE ATLANTIC WAR Osprey AIR COMBAT, (80) b/w and (40) color illustrations.1 vol, 64 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992066 066 C-47/R4D SKYTRAIN UNITS:Pacific & CBI Osprey AIR COMBAT, (80) b/w and (40) color illustrations.1 vol, 64 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992067 067 ISRAELI F-15 EAGLE UNITS IN COMBAT Osprey AIR COMBAT, (80) b/w and (40) color illustrations.1 vol, 64 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992068 068 F-117 STEALTH FIGHTER UNITS OF DESERT STORM Osprey AIR COMBAT, (80) b/w and (40) color illustrations.1 vol, 64 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992069 069 US NAVY/MARINE CORPS A-4 SKYHAWK UNITS 1963-73 Osprey AIR COMBAT, (80) b/w and (40) color illustrations.1 vol, 64 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992070 070 F-14 TOMCAT UNITS OF THE OEF Osprey AIR COMBAT, (80) b/w and (40) color illustrations.1 vol, 64 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992071 071 Il-2 Shturmovik Guards Units of World War 2 Osprey AIR COMBAT, (80) b/w and (40) color illustrations.1 vol, 64 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992072 072 VULCAN UNITS OF THE COLD WAR Osprey AIR COMBAT, (80) b/w and (40) color illustrations.1 vol, 64 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992073 073 B-26 MARAUDER UNITS OF THE MTO Osprey AIR COMBAT, (80) b/w and (40) color illustrations.1 vol, 64 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992074 074 JU 87 STUKAGESSCHWADER OF THE RUSSIAN FRONT Osprey AIR COMBAT, (80) b/w and (40) color illustrations.1 vol, 64 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992075 075 JU 99 KAMPFGESCHWADER IN NO AFRICA/MEDITERR'AN Osprey AIR COMBAT, (80) b/w and (40) color illustrations.1 vol, 64 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992076 076 LOCKHEED SR-71 OPERATIONS IN THE FAR EAST Osprey AIR COMBAT, (80) b/w and (40) color illustrations.1 vol, 64 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992077 077 A-1 SKYRAIDER UNITS OF THE KOREAN WAR Osprey AIR COMBAT, (80) b/w and (40) color illustrations.1 vol, 64 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992078 078 F-4U CORSAIR UNITS OF THE KOREAN WAR Osprey AIR COMBAT, (80) b/w and (40) color illustrations.1 vol, 64 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992080 080 LOCKHEED SR-71 OPERATIONS IN EUROPE/MIDDLE EAS Osprey AIR COMBAT, (80) b/w and (40) color illustrations.1 vol, 64 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992081 081 ISRAELI A-4 SKYHAWK UNITS Osprey AIR COMBAT, (80) b/w and (40) color illustrations.1 vol, 64 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992086 086 Typhoon Wings of 2nd TAF 1943-45 Osprey AIR COMBAT, (80) b/w and (40) color illustrations.1 vol, 64 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992085 Bell, T.E. 085 B-57 Canberra Units of the Vietnam War Osprey Air Combat series, with 80 b/w and 40 color illustrations. The B-57 Canberra was the first jet-powered American attack aircraft committed to the Vietnam War. Involved in day-to-day interdiction missions as well as in classified 'black missions' and a starring role in Operation Rolling Thunder; the B-57 evolved to become one of the most valuable weapons in the USAF inventory. The B-57E was involved in the Patricia Lynn missions, parts of which remain classified. This book also fully documents the role of the Australian Canberra B-20 in working alongside the B-57. Featuring scores of previously unpublished photographs; the story of the B-57 is the story of the Vietnam War. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992092 Bernstein, Jonathan 092 P-47 THUNDERBOLT UNITS OF THE TWELFTH AIR FORCE The P-47 Thunderbolt, originally designed as a high-altitude interceptor, became the principal US fighter-bomber of World War II. First adapted to the ground attack role by units of the Twelfth Air Force in early 1944, the strength and durability of the P-47 airframe, along with its massive size, earned it the nickname 'Juggernaut', which was quickly shortened to 'Jug' throughout the MTO and ETO.

By October 1943, with the creation of the Fifteenth Air Force, nearly half of the Twelfth's fighter groups would be retasked with strategic escort missions, leaving six groups to perform close air support and interdiction missions throughout the entire Mediterranean theater. The groups inflicted incredible damage on the enemy's transport routes in particular, using rockets, bombs, napalm and machine-gun rounds to down bridges, blow up tunnels and strafe trains. Myriad first-hand accounts and period photography reveal the spectacular success enjoyed by the Thunderbolt in the MTO in the final year of the war. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992095 Bernstein, Jonathan 095 Valiant Units of the Cold War The RAF's first Cold War strategic bomber, the Vickers Valiant, was procured as an insurance measure in case either the Vulcan or Victor was found to have a serious flaw. The Valiant was the equivalent of the US B-47 Stratojet, and it blazed the trail for the British airborne nuclear deterrent as the aircraft enjoyed a far more active service career than later V-bombers. It was the launch platform for all British free fall nuclear weapons tests both in the Pacific and in central Australia, it took part in the Suez campaign in 1956 and it was the only V-bomber to drop (conventional) weapons in anger until the Falklands operation in 1982. The Valiant was modified to serve in the electronic warfare, strategic reconnaissance and airborne tanker role, but it had to be grounded in early 1965 when the aircraft succumbed to metal fatigue.1 vol, 96 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992105 Brookes, Andrew 105 RAF CANBERRA UNITS of the Cold War From its first public demonstration at the Farnborough Airshow of 1949, the English Electric Canberra bomber captured the attention of the aviation world. It could outmaneuver all the fighters of the time and it could climb way above their operating ceilings. Yet this Cold War equivalent of the Mosquito was simple to maintain and a delight to fly, although it could bite any pilot who did not treat it with respect.

The Canberra B 2 first flew on 21 April 1950 and entered frontline service with No 101 Sqn in May 1951. In a testament to the aircraft's benign handling characteristics, the transition program consisted of only 20 hours in the Gloster Meteor and three hours in the dual-control Canberra trainer. With a maximum speed of 470 knots (871 km/h), a standard service ceiling of 48,000 ft (14,600 m) and the ability to carry a 3.6-tonne (7,900-lb) payload, the Canberra was an instant success.

Contents
* Canberra creation
* The first Canberras into service - trailblazer for Cold War tactical bombing tactics
* The Suez Campaign
* Supporting Christmas Island nuclear weapons tests
* Canberra Light Bomber Force deployments to Middle and Far East
* Canberra involvement in RAF
* USAF nuclear strike plans
* Canberra versatility - strategic photo and electronic reconnaissance
* Overall evaluation
* Appendices - Listing all units equipped with the Canberra and where they were based - Comprehensive plate commentaries 1 vol, 96 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992088 Brookes, Andrew illust by Chris davey 088 Victor Units of the Cold War Of the three jet bombers that formed the RAF's V-Force in the early years of the Cold War, the Victor was perhaps the most technologically advanced. First flown on 24 December 1952, the Victor entered service in B 1 configuration in November 1957. Further improvements were introduced with the B 2, which was optimized for high altitude. Most B 2s were equipped to carry the Blue Steel stand-off missile, but eight were modified in the strategic reconnaissance role because the Victor 2 was then the longest-ranging aircraft in the RAF. The Victor ceased to be a low-level bomber after the nuclear mission was taken over by the Royal Navy's Polaris submarine force in the late 1960s. Thereafter, Victor 1s and 2s continued in frontline service as airborne tankers, supporting operations such as the Falklands War and the Gulf War until the last Victor flight took place on 30 November 1993.
1 vol, 64 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992141 Burgess. Rick 141 F2H BANSHEE UNITS Examines the entire service life of the F2H in the service of the US Navy, US Marine Corps, and the Royal Canadian Navy. Initially created as a replacement aircraft for McDonnell's pioneering FH1 Phantom, the F2H served in the Korean War as a strike fighter, close air support aircraft, B-29 escort, and photo-reconnaissance aircraft. After Korea, the Banshee served as a carrier-based nuclear strike aircraft and as a defensive fighter for anti-submarine aircraft carriers. Filled with first-hand accounts and rare color photographs, this story of the F2H Banshee, explores its service and details the technological development that improved the aircraft's capabilities over time. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992119 Chambers, Mark 119 NAKAJIMA B5N 'Kate' and B6N 'Jill' Units Entering service during the Sino-Japanese War, the Nakajima B5N (code-named 'Kate') excelled and went on to achieve surprising and dramatic successes in the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. It also contributed to the sinking of the US aircraft carriers USS Lexington at the Battle of the Coral Sea, USS Yorktown at the Battle of Midway, and USS Hornet at the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands.

Its replacement, the Nakajima B6N 'Jill', while a marked improvement over its illustrious predecessor, was never able to achieve its full potential in combat due to advances in Allied aircraft, finding itself relegated to the dreaded Kamikaze strikes in the latter part of the war.
Using previously unpublished photographs as well as color illustrations, this book will cover the history of the 'Kate' and 'Jill' torpedo/attack bombers, including their design and development, as well as the combat highs and lows of the Imperial Japanese Navy's premier torpedo-bombers.1 vol, 96 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992140 Chambers, Mark 140 YOKOSUKA D4Y 'JUDY': Units In 1938, the Yokosuka Naval Air Technical Arsenal, acting under the requirements issued by the Kaigun Koku Hombu for a Navy Experimental 13-Shi Carrier Borne specification for a dive-bomber to replace the venerable 'Val' aboard carriers. The resulting D4Y Suisei ('Comet'), codenamed 'Judy' by the Allies, was initially powered by a license-built German Daimler-Benz DB 601 inline engine as used in the Bf 109E. Despite making an inauspicious combat debut during the Battle of Midway in June 1942, the 'Judy' eventually proved to be an important asset for the IJNAF during battles in the latter years of the Pacific War. Its great successes resulted in the sinking of the escort carrier USS Princeton in an early kamikaze attack of the Philippines and the near sinking of the fleet carrier USS Franklin in a dive-bombing attack off Japan.

While the Judy had an impressive top-speed, like its predecessor, and many other Japanese military aircraft, it possessed design shortcomings including inadequate armor protection for its aircrew and no self-sealing fuel tanks. As a result, when pitted against new, advanced US Navy fighters suffered horrendous losses.

During the final months of World War II it became apparent that there would be no Japanese victory. Acting out of desperation, the IJNAF employed the 'Judy' in the dreaded kamikaze role, in which it excelled due to its high-speed characteristics. Most notably, the D4Y mounted one of the last combat actions of World War II when a flight of 11 Judies, personally led by the instigator of the suicide attacks, Vice Admiral Matome Ugaki, took off on a 'search mission' on August 15, 1945. This volume chronicles the action-packed wartime exploits of Japan's finest dive-bomber of World War II.1 vol, 96 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992143 Copalman, Joe 143 F3D/EF-10 SKYKNIGHT UNITS OF THE KOREAN AND VIETNAM WARS Explores the Douglas F3D Skynights and their deployment during the Korean and Vietnam wars, using first-hand accounts from aircrew, original photographs, and 30 profile artworks to explore their key roles as an escort aircraft and electronic warfare aircraft.

The Skyknight was an early but effective attempt at combining new technologies together in a lethal package capable of shipboard operation. Whereas most fighters relied on speed and maneuverability, the portly, straight-winged F3D relied on three radars, four 20mm cannon, and - most importantly - darkness. Having first flown in March 1948, the Skyknight's first taste of war came in September 1952, when Marine Night Fighter Squadron 513 -- VMF(N)-513 -- deployed to Korea. The most important job assigned to VMF(N)-513 was the escorting of USAF B-29 bombers over northern Korea. Whereas Chinese and North Korean MiG-15s relied on ground-controlled intercept radar for steering guidance into firing positions, the F3D, with its own onboard radars, was autonomously lethal - it could detect, track and target MiGs all on its own. Skyknight crews ended the Korean War with six nocturnal kills in exchange for one combat loss.

After the war, 35 Skyknights were converted into electronic warfare (EW) aircraft. As US air operations over North Vietnam intensified in early 1965, the need for a tactical EW jet to provide electronic countermeasures (ECM) protection to accompany strike packages north became apparent. For all of its early effectiveness over North Vietnam, the proliferation of radar-guided guns and missiles began to erode the advantage created by EF-10 escort support, which flew its last combat mission in October 1969.1 vol, 96 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992094 Davies, Peter 094 US MARINE CORPS F-4 PHANTOM II UNITS of the Vietnam War Twenty-five US Marine Corps squadrons flew versions of the Phantom II and 11 of them used the aircraft in South-East Asia from May 1965 through to early 1973. Rather than the air-to-air missiles that were the main component in the original F-4 armament, these aircraft carried an ever-expanding range of weaponry. Some toted 24 500-lb bombs and others strafed with up to three 20mm gun pods, while most flew daily sorties delivering napalm, Snake-eye bombs, and big Zuni rockets.

Many US Marines holding small outpost positions in Laos and South Vietnam against heavy Viet Cong attack owed their lives to the Phantom II pilots who repeatedly drove off the enemy. The book will examine these missions in the context of US Marine Corps close-support doctrine, using the direct experience of a selection of the aircrew who flew and organized those missions. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992101 Davies, Peter 101 F-104 STARFIGHTER UNITS IN COMBAT This title covers the technical characteristics of the F-104 Starfighter, one of the most widely-used and popular aircraft in history. Although built in small numbers for the USAF, the F-104C fought and survived for almost three years in Vietnam. There, it was engaged in some of the war's most famous battles including the legendary operation Bolo, where seven North Vietnamese MiGs were destroyed without the loss of a single US fighter.

This small, tough and very fast fighter, dubbed 'The Missile with a Man in It', was called upon to do things it was not specifically designed for, and did them admirably. Featuring illustrations and photographs detailing the variety of nose-paint schemes and weapons configurations, this comprehensive appraisal of the F-104 Starfighter is ideal for modeling and aviation enthusiasts alike.

Contents: Design and development; April-November 1965; Vietnam June 1966-July 1967, 435th Tactical Fighter Sqn; Combat in Indo-Pakistani Wars; F-104s and Taiwan; and Appendices.
1 vol, 96 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992102 Davies, Peter 102 F-111 & EF-111 Units in Combat The General Dynamics F-111 was one of the most technically innovative designs among military aircraft, introducing the variable-sweep wing, terrain-following radar, military-rated afterburning turbofan engines and a self-contained escape module among other features.

Designed as a cost-saving, multi-role interceptor, naval fighter and strike bomber, its evolution prioritised the latter role and it became the USAF's most effective long-range strike aircraft during three decades of service.

Rushed into combat in Vietnam before some of its structural issues were fully understood, the type suffered several early losses and gained an unfairly negative reputation that dogged it for the rest of its career, and restricted funding for more advanced versions of the design. However, in Operation Linebacker in 1972 the F-111 flew 4000 nocturnal under-the-radar missions, delivering, with unprecedented accuracy, many decisive blows that would have resulted in heavy losses for any other attack aircraft. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992107 Davies, Peter 107 F-105 THUNDERCHIEF MiG Killers of the Vietnam War Despite its 'F-for-fighter' designation, the F-105 was designed and purchased to give the USAF an aircraft capable of the delivery of nuclear weapons at very high speed, long range and below-the-radar altitudes.

When the Vietnam War began it also emerged as USAF's best available tactical bomber for a 'limited conventional' war as well. Extensively targeted by MiG-17s and MiG-21s the F-105 pilots developed innovative tactics that allowed them to compete in air-to-air duels with their smaller, more maneuverable enemies. Illustrated throughout with extensive photographs detailing weapon loads, internal features and action shots of actual engagements, this volume examines the conduct of the Rolling Thunder strike missions and the tactics used for attack and defense by the attack, escort fighter and radar monitoring elements within strike formations.

Contents: Development and early service, Attacks from Korat and Takhli Royal Thai Air Bases with bombing moving closer to Hanoi, Air-to-air armament, 'Wild Weasel' F-105Fs and F-105Fs involved in Iron Hand missions, and Appendices: - list of F-105 MiG kills - basic F-105 statistics and data-plates commentaries.
1 vol, 96 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992125 Davies, Peter 125 US NAVY F-4 PHANTOM II UNITS OF THE VIETNAM WAR: 1969-73 Although the F-4 Phantom II was the most important fighter-bomber to see action with all three American services during the Vietnam War, it was essentially a US Navy design, and the carrier-borne squadron crews were its main operators in combat.

The aircraft pioneered the use of long-range, radar-guided missiles in combat, although the majority of its Vietnam missions involved ground-attack with a variety of innovative ordnance.

From 1968 to 1973 the Phantom II was the standard US Navy fighter in Southeast Asia, having replaced several other types. Its performance and versatility enabled it to perform a variety of different missions, and switch roles as necessary, in the assault on some of the world's most heavily defended territory. Including detailed color profiles and first-person commentary from active participants in the F-4's naval combat history, this is a detailed study of the US armed services' most famous post-war fighter.1 vol, 96 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992130 Davies, Peter 130 B-58 HUSTLER UNITS One of the most dramatic bombers of its day, the Convair B-58 came to epitomize the Cold War power of Strategic Air Command. Introduced only 12 years after the sound barrier was first broken, this iconic plane became the first large long-range supersonic bomber to take to the skies, a feat which had seemed far-fetched only a few years previously.

Outstripping its contemporaries in terms of speed, and agile enough to escape most interceptors, the B-58 was a remarkable feat of engineering, setting 19 world speed records and collecting a host of trophies. The first operational bomber capable of Mach 2 at 63,000 feet, it was able to evade hostile fighters and represented a serious threat to targets across the Soviet Bloc. Supported by contemporary first-hand accounts, photography, and full-color illustrations.1 vol, 96 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992137 Davies, Peter 137 B/EB-66 DESTROYER UNITS IN COMBAT This illustrated study focuses on the oft-overlooked B-66 series, examining their vital contributions to the Vietnam War and the bravery of those who operated them in some of the most challenging situations imaginable. Explores how the technology and tactics devised during the period made possible the development of the EF-111A Raven, an invaluable component of the Desert Storm combat scenario over Iraq and Kuwait in 1991, and the US Navy's EA-6B Prowler, which entered service towards the end of the Vietnam War.

Studies of air combat in the Vietnam War inevitably focus on the MiG-killing fighter engagements, B-52 onslaughts or tactical strikes on the Hanoi region. However, underlying all these was the secretive 'electron war' in which highly-skilled electronic warfare officers duelled with Soviet and North Vietnamese radar operators in the attempt to enable US strike forces to reach their targets with minimal losses. Orbiting at the edge of heavily-defended territory, the vulnerable EB-66s identified and jammed the enemy's radar frequencies with electronic emissions and chaff to protect the American bombers.
1 vol, 96 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992147 Davies, Peter 147 F-4 PHANTOM II WILD WEASEL UNITS IN COMBAT Visual and technical guide to the F-4 Phantom II Wild Weasel Units in combat during the Vietnam War. It was only in the closing stages of the war, with the F-4Cww Phantom II (Wild Weasel 4), that this equipment started to become successful enough to allow a substantial investment in converting 116 F-4E Phantom IIs into dedicated SEAD aircraft. This move introduced a new generation of anti-radar missiles which became invaluable in later operations including operations Desert Shield, Desert Storm, and Northern Watch over Iraq. This volume features dynamic archival photography from crews who flew the jet, alongside mission accounts and technical details of the development and fielding of the F-4 Wild Weasel in its various iterations. Includes specially commissioned artwork of 'sharkmouthed' Phantom IIs in Vietnam jungle camouflage and more modern USAF 'Ghost Gray.'1 vol, 96 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992089 Davies, Peter and Nenard, David 089 F-100 SUPER SABRE: Units of the Vietnam War The F-100 Super Sabre may have been superseded by the superior technology of the F-105 Thunderchief and the F-4 Phantom, but it remained in service during the Vietnam War. The Super Sabre was deployed as an air defense fighter, and was later given nuclear capability. The F-100's toughness, adaptability, and reliability made it ideal for the incessant missions that were demanded by close support and counter-insurgency missions. 242 Super Sabres and 87 aircrew were lost during the war but their role, particularly in developing the tactics used for discovering and destroying SAM sites, was invaluable. This book describes some of the most important actions that the F-100 took part in, looks at the pilots who flew it, and analyses the impact of the aircraft on the war.1 vol, 64 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992116 Davies, Peter E 116 US NAVY F-4 PHANTOM II UNITS OF THE VIETNAM WAR 1964-68 The F-4 Phantom II is perhaps the most famous post-war fighter. Primarily used as a land-based fighter-bomber and reconnaissance platform, its naval origins and the immense contribution made to the US war effort in Vietnam by its original carrier-based versions began its legend.

This title examines the unique aspects of the Phantom that made it so crucial to US Navy pilots during the Vietnam War - its massive engine power, long range, speed, the most powerful airborne search and fire-control radar installed in a fighter at the time, and of course its versatility as a ground attack and air-to-air platform. Packed with first hand accounts, unique profile artwork, and rare photographs, this is the history of one of the most important aircraft to be stationed on carriers off Southeast Asia during the war.1 vol, 96 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992127 Davies, Peter E. 127 RF-101 VOODOO UNITS IN COMBAT McDonnell's F-101 Voodoo series was in many ways the most interesting of the 'Century Series' fighter programs of the 1950s, partly because the type's design and intended mission changed radically during a 40-year career. Originally designed as a fighter-bomber, it was converted to be a reconnaissance aircraft, serving alongside the U-2 and RF-8 Crusaders during the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Vietnam War.

Although it gained a reputation as a difficult aircraft to handle, the jet's supersonic speed and newly-developed camera suite enabled it to conduct vital low-altitude photo-reconnaissance missions over heavily-defended target areas.

In combat, the RF 101 was usually 'first in-last out' for strike missions. This made it a ready target, with a solo aircraft flying straight and level to gather target photo evidence at low-altitude offering enemy gunners plenty of opportunity to shoot the Voodoo down. This study tells the combat stories of this extraordinary aircraft, highlighting the difficulty of the missions on which it was sent and the courage of its pilots.1 vol, 96 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992128 Davies, Peter E. 128 F-80 SHOOTING STAR UNITS OF THE KOREAN WAR Built within a 180-day time limit in 1943, the F-80 Shooting Star first saw service in Italy in the final year of World War II, and consequently was sent to bases in the US, Europe and the Far East after VJ Day. It was the latter groups based in Japan that initially bore the brunt of the early fighting in Korea, engaging MiG-15s in the world's first jet-versus-jet combat.

Flown principally by the 8th and 49th Fighter Bomber Wings, the F-80 served until the end of the war, completing an astonishing 98,515 combat sorties, shooting down 17 aircraft (including three of the vastly superior MiG-15s), dropping over 33,000 tons of bombs, and firing over 80,000 air-to-ground rockets. Aside from the fighter-bomber Shooting Stars, the ultra-rare, but heavily used, photo-reconnaissance RF-80A saw extensive use in Korea as a replacement for the vulnerable RF-51D.

Filled with first-hand accounts and rare color photographs taken by the veterans themselves, this is the engrossing story of the pioneering F-80 Shooting Star.1 vol, 96 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992110 de Jong, Peter 110 DORNIER DO-24 UNITS Perhaps the most seaworthy flying boat ever built, the elegant, tri-motor Dornier Do 24 served with both the Allied and Axis forces in very different parts of the globe during World War II, garnering an excellent reputation along the way.

This study uses archival records, first-hand accounts and revealing photographs to illuminate the combat career of this remarkable aircraft for the first time in English. The German-built Do 24 was the Netherlands Navy's principal aerial asset during the Japanese invasion of the East Indies. While the survivors of that ordeal served in the Australian Air force, in occupied Holland and France production continued apace and the Do 24 equipped the German Air-Sea rescue service, whose crews loved and respected the machine.

The type witnessed the rise and fall of the Luftwaffe over all the European seas, took part in the desperate evacuations of Wehrmacht troops on the Baltic in the face of the overwhelming Soviet advance, and was pressed out of service only with the withdrawal of Spanish Do 24s in 1969. This volume tells the long and eventful story of the faithful Do 24 in full.

Contents: Development (1934-1939); Initial service (1938-41 - Dutch and Weserubung); The Pacific War (1942-44 - Dutch and Australian service); German service (1940-1945); Spanish and French service (1944-1969); and Appendicies.1 vol, 96 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992136 de Jong, Peter 136 ARADO AR 196 Units in Combat Explores the history of the Arado Ar 196, detailing its development and assessing the combat capabilities of one of the last fighting seaplanes.

Beating its biplane rivals in a 1936 Reich Air Ministry design competition, the Arado Ar 196 provided the Kriegsmarine with possibly the best shipborne reconnaissance seaplane of World War II. Replacing the Heinkel He 60 biplane as the standard catapult-launched floatplane embarked on the Kriegsmarine's capital ships, the Ar 196 flew an assortment of combat missions during World War II, including coastal patrol, submarine hunting, light bombing, general reconnaissance and convoy escort sorties.

The first vessel to take its Ar 196A-1s to sea was the pocket battleship Graf Spee, which embarked two in the autumn of 1939. The battleships Bismarck and Tirpitz could carry six Arados each, the battlecruisers Gneisenau and Scharnhorst four and smaller pocket battleships and cruisers two. Shore-based aircraft were also operated from coastal ports on the Channel, Baltic, North Sea and Bay of Biscay coasts, as well as in the Balkans and Mediterranean.
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1-992148 Eleftheriou, George 148 THE NAKAJIMA Ki-49 DONRYU The Nakajima Ki-49 Donryu ('Dragon Eater'), codenamed 'Helen' by the Allies, was a twin-engined Japanese bomber designed to undertake daylight attacks without the protection of escort fighters. Consequently, while it was officially known as the Army Type 100 Heavy Bomber, its formidable defensive armament and armour were so heavy that they restricted the Ki-49 to payloads comparable to those of smaller medium bombers.

While only five heavy bomber sentai (regiments) were equipped with the 'Helen', over 800 Ki-49s built between 1941 and 1944 saw extensive action in Burma, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, northern India and north Australia. In an act of desperation, a small number of 'Helens' were even employed, unsuccessfully, as kamikaze aircraft against US Navy warships operating off the Philippines and Okinawa.1 vol, 96 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992124 Falconer, Jonathan 124 SHORT STIRLING UNITS OF WORLD WAR 2 Of the RAF's trio of four-engined heavy bombers in WWII, the mighty Short Stirling was the first to enter service in August 1940. From its first raid in February 1941, the Stirling was at the forefront of the British night bombing offensive against Germany before unacceptably high losses forced its relegation to second-line duties later in the war.

In its modified form as the Mark IV, the Stirling fulfilled vital roles with the RAF as a paratroop transport and glider tug on D-Day, Arnhem, and on the Rhine crossing as well as flying countless Special Duties operations over Occupied Europe and Norway. Its last gasp was in 1948-49 when a handful of Mk Vs were acquired by the Royal Egyptian Air Force to bomb Israel in the First Arab-Israeli War. Containing numerous first-hand combat accounts from the crews that flew the bomber and detailed profile artwork.1 vol, 96 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992112 Forsyth, Robert 112 LUFTWAFFE MISTEL COMPOSITE BOMBER UNITS The striking appearance of Luftwaffe's Mistel Composite attack aircraft might seem ridiculous to modern eyes, but employed correctly, these original 'fire and forget' weapons were devastatingly effective, as Allied sources testify. This book draws on a wealth of first-hand reports and revealing contemporary photographs to tell the full, strange story of the Mistel units.

They were the product of a remarkable mix of desperation and innovation, and were actually grounded in a pre-war, non-military practice - the mounting of one aircraft atop another was initially conceived to extend the ranges of passenger and mail-carrying aircraft. But as early as 1942, German planners saw the potential for use as a guided missile, and by the end of the war, the sight of a Ju-88 lashed to a BF 109 or FW 190 fighter bearing down on an Allied target was not as rare as one might expect.

This is a comprehensive account of the Mistel units, from their design and development, through the first deployments at D-Day, to the last, desperate missions against key bridges on the Oder and the Neisse in the final weeks of the war. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992118 Forsyth, Robert 118 HE 162 VOLKSJAGER UNITS Hitler's instructions to his aircraft designers were clear: he wanted a Volksjager - a People's Fighter - that was quick to produce and used minimal quantities of strategic materials. Heinkel rose to the challenge with the He 162, a fighter constructed of wood and metal that was designed, built and flown in the staggeringly short time of ten weeks.

Professional pilots were in short supply, and so the Luftwaffe was ordered to man the He 162 with hastily trained members of the Hitler Youth - a flawed plan that fortunately never came to fruition.

Detailed aircraft profiles and never before seen photographs perfectly complement the analysis of the revolutionary Heinkel He 162 from the early design and production through to its limited combat experience.1 vol, 96 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992120 Forsyth, Robert 120 JU 52/3m BOMBER AND TRANSPORT UNITS 1936-41 The all-metal Junkers JU-52/3m enjoyed a solid - indeed, revered - reputation amongst its crews and the troops and paratroopers who used and depended on it. For more than 10 years, it saw service as a successful military transport. Its distinctive, three-engined design and corrugated metal construction was instantly recognizable. It was a mainstay in the Luftwaffe's inventory, first seeing service in the 1930s in bombing and transport operations in the Spanish Civil War, and subsequently during the German invasion of Poland. It then served on every front on which the Luftwaffe was deployed until May 1945.

The Junkers served as a stalwart transport, confronting both freezing temperatures and ice, and heat and dust, lifting men, animals, food and supplies vital for German military operations. This, the first of two books on the JU-52/3m, details its service as a bomber in Spain and in South America, followed by its pivotal role in early war operations during the invasions of Poland and France, the airborne invasion of Crete and the early stages of Operation Barbarossa.1 vol, 96 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992123 Forsyth, Robert 123 HEINKEL HE 177 UNITS OF WORLD WAR 2 In many ways, the Heinkel He 177 'Greif' (Griffon) was Nazi Germany's 'lost' strategic bomber. With some fundamental creases ironed out, and built in large numbers, the He 177 would have offered the Luftwaffe the means with which to carry out long-range, mass bombing attacks against targets of a strategic nature.

Although competing interests and personalities served to prevent this from happening, from mid-1943 the aircraft nevertheless saw service over England, the Atlantic, the Mediterranean and in Russia. The He 177 flew to the end of the war, with some machines undertaking extremely hazardous low-level missions against Soviet armour in Poland in late 1944-45.

Filled with detailed artwork and contemporary photographs, this tells the story of this aircraft, including the political infighting at the top of the Luftwaffe's hierarchy that stymied its development, its radical technical design and its state-of-the-art weaponry.1 vol, 96 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992131 Forsyth, Robert 131 ME 210/410 ZERSTORER UNITS One of the most dramatic bombers of its day, the Convair B-58 came to epitomize the Cold War power of Strategic Air Command. Introduced only 12 years after the sound barrier was first broken, this iconic plane became the first large long-range supersonic bomber to take to the skies, a feat which had seemed far-fetched only a few years previously.

Outstripping its contemporaries in terms of speed, and agile enough to escape most interceptors, the B-58 was a remarkable feat of engineering, setting 19 world speed records and collecting a host of trophies. The first operational bomber capable of Mach 2 at 63,000 feet, it was able to evade hostile fighters and represented a serious threat to targets across the Soviet Bloc. Supported by contemporary first-hand accounts, photography, and full-color illustrations.1 vol, 96 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992132 Forsyth, Robert 132 F-102 Delat Dagger Units World War II saw the development of the heavy bomber as a decisive weapon which, in sufficient numbers, could overcome defensive fighters and guns and lay waste to strategic targets. The addition of nuclear weapons to the bomber's armament made it even more formidable, and by the late 1940s, US planners saw the growth of a Soviet nuclear-armed bomber fleet as a terrifying threat to North American security. Conventional subsonic fighters with guns and free-flight air-to-air rockets would be incapable of reaching these incoming bombers in time to prevent even one from delivering a devastating nuclear attack. As a result, supersonic speed, long-range guided missiles and precise radar-based control of an interception became prerequisites for a new breed of fighters, beginning with the F-102.

A massive research and development effort produced the F-102A '1954 Fighter', the J57 afterburning turbojet, its Hughes MX-1554 fire control system and, in due course, the Semi-Active Ground Environment (SAGE) radar and communications network that covered North America to guide its airborne defences. In service, F-102As also provided air defence in Europe with USAFE, in the Far East and in Southeast Asia, where they protected US airbases in South Vietnam and Thailand from air attack by North Vietnamese fighters and bombers and escorted B-52s and fighter-bombers on their attack sorties.

This illustrated study from leading expert Peter E. Davis details the design, development, and deployment of the futuristic F-102, including its complex research program and role in Vietnam.
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1-992134 Forsyth, Robert 134 Arado Ar 234 Bomber and Reconnaissance Units This explores the history of this incredible aircraft, from its development in the early 1940s to its deployment in both reconnaissance and bomber roles throughout the rest of the war.

When the revolutionary twin jet-powered Arado AR 234 first appeared in the skies over north-west Europe in the summer of 1944, it represented the state-of-the-art in terms of aeronautical and technical development. The AR 234 was a formidable aircraft -- powered by Jumo 004Bs, the same engine used by the ME 262, and with a maximum speed of 735 km/h and range of 1600 km/h, it was very difficult for the Allies to 'catch'. Here was a machine that with its superior speed could operate with impunity as both a bomber and in the reconnaissance role.

As such, the aircraft became the world's first reconnaissance jet, undertaking secret, high-speed, high-altitude observation missions for the German High Command over the Allied beachheads in Normandy and other Allied strongholds.

Astonishingly, in September 1944 and as late as 1945, lone AR 234s conducted reconnaissance flights over British ports and the Mediterranean. The aircraft was equally efficient as a jet bomber -- although the AR 234B-2 bomber variant carried no defensive gun armament, it was able to deliver 1000 kg of bombs at high-speed and at either low- or high-level with considerable and devastating accuracy.
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1-992146 Forsyth, Robert 146 JUNKERS JU 188: Units of World War 2 This comprehensive study of the JU-188 charts the design, development, and deployment of an advanced aircraft which was ultimately overshadowed by improvements to the original JU-88 it was designed to replace. Still, the JU-188 arrived in the autumn of 1943. After operational trials, the JU-188 equipped three bomber Geschwader and several long-range reconnaissance Staffeln in the East and Italy, conducting operations over Britain and the Western Front as well as Russia and the Mediterranean. Supported by specially commissioned illustrations and contemporary photography.1 vol, 96 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992083 Fortsyth, Robert and Creek, Eddie 083 ME 262 Bomber and Reconnaissance Units When the revolutionary Messerschmitt Me 262 jet first appeared as a bomber in the skies over NW Europe in late 1944, it represented both a new dawn in aeronautical development and a great shock to the Allied air forces and armies. In mid-1944, Adolf Hitler, having seen the impressive and formidable performance of Me 262 prototypes, stated his firm desire to see the aircraft enter service as a bomber. There was nothing which the Allies had in their air forces which could touch the Me 262.

However, its debut was too late to contest the Allied landings in Normandy, and when it finally did enter service in the autumn of 1944, the bomb-carrying Me 262s conducted several hit-and-run raids against RAF airfields in Belgium and Holland. From then until the end of the war, the Me 262 remained one of the most feared weapons in the Axis arsenal. This book covers the complete history of the Me 262 bomber and reconnaissance units.
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1-992129 Goss, Chris 129 DORNIER Do 17 UNITS of WORLD WAR 2 Initially designed as a high-speed mail aeroplane and airliner, the Do 17 first made an appearance as a military aircraft in the Spanish Civil War, both as a bomber and in reconnaissance roles.

In the early stages of World War II, it, together with the Heinkel He 111, formed the backbone of the German bomber arm over Poland, France, Belgium and the Low Countries, and saw action in almost every major campaign in this period. However, by the start of the Battle of Britain, the Do 17's limited range and small bomb load meant that it was ripe for replacement by the Ju 88.

Though it performed well at lower altitudes, the model suffered heavy losses during raids, particularly during the Blitz and were increasingly phased out. This fully illustrated study uses detailed full-color artwork and authoritative text from an expert author to tell the full operation story of one of Nazi Germany's best light bombers from the early years of World War II. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992139 Goss, Chris 139 DORNIER DO 217: Units of World War 2 This highly illustrated study explores the design and development of the Do 217 and chronicles its use in the frontline as a strategic bomber, launch platform for first generation precision weapons, reconnaissance aircraft and nightfighter, among others.

The Do 217 had a much larger bomb load capacity and had considerably greater range than the Do 17, which it replaced in frontline service from mid to late 1941. Although initially used simply as a bomber, later variants were developed to allow the Do 217 to undertake the precision maritime strike role. In order to perform the latter mission, the Do 217 was modified to launch glide bombs - units employing these pioneering weapons enjoyed some success in the Mediterranean from the autumn of 1943.

During the course of these operations the Do 217 became the first aircraft in military aviation history to deploy a precision-guided bomb in combat in the form of the 'Fritz X' radio-guided, free-fall weapon, which sank the Italian battleship Roma shortly after Italy capitulated in September 1943. The Do 217 served on all fronts, and was often used on anti-shipping strikes during the Battle of the Atlantic and against the Allied invasion fleet at Normandy. This versatile aircraft was also converted into a nightfighter, seeing action in the Defense of the Reich through to war's end.1 vol, 96 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992115 Gross, Chris 115 FW 200 CONDOR UNITS OF WORLD WAR 2 The Fw 200 Condor first made an appearance over Norway in April 1940, flying with the unit that eventually become synonymous with it -- Kampfgeschwader 40. As the war in the west progressed, and German forces advanced, French airfields opened up, allowing the Condor to fly around the UK and out into the Atlantic, where it rapidly established itself as one of the key menaces to Allied shipping. Able to attack shipping directly, or able to guide U-Boats to their prey the Condor scored its first major success when it crippled the liner Empress of Great Britain.

But the tables were to turn on the 'Scourge of the Atlantic' as mechanical failures induced by
their harsh operating environment and changes in Allied tactics began to take a toll. Vulnerable to aerial attack, the deployment of Allied carriers and their associated fighters combined with the introduction of more long range maritime patrol aircraft exposed the Condor's deficiencies.

Packed with rare first-hand accounts, profile artwork and photographs, this is the history of one of the unsung types to take to the skies during WWII.1 vol, 96 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992144 Hector, Gareth 144 B-36 PEACEMAKER UNITS OF THE COLD WAR Conceived during 1941 in case Germany occupied Britain, when US bombers would then have insufficient range to retaliate, the B-36 was to be primarily a '10,000-mile bomber' with heavy defensive armament, six engines and a performance that would prevent interception by fighters. This fully illustrated volume includes first-hand accounts, original photographs and up to 30 profile artworks depicting in detail the complexity of this superlative aircraft.

Although rapid developments in jet engine and high-speed airframe technology quickly made it obsolescent, the B-36 took part in many important nuclear test programmes. The aircraft also provided the US nuclear deterrent until the faster B-52 became available in 1955. It was one of the first aircraft to use substantial amounts of magnesium in its structure, leading to the bomber's 'Magnesium Overcast' nickname. It earned many superlatives due to the size and complexity of its structure, which used 27 miles of wiring, had a wingspan longer than the Wright brothers' first flight, equivalent engine power to 400 cars, the same internal capacity as three five-room houses and 27,000 gallons of internal fuel - enough to propel a car around the world 18 times. Much was made of the fact that the wing was deep enough to allow engineers to enter it and maintain the engines in flight. B-36s continued in the bomber and reconnaissance role until their retirement in February 1959 following 11 years in SAC. Convair employees were invited to suggest names for the giant aircraft, eliciting suggestions such as 'King Kong Bomber', 'Condor', 'Texan' and 'Unbelievable', but the most popular was 'Peacemaker'. Oddly, objections from religious groups deterred the USAF from ever adopting it officially.
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1-992097 Hukee, Byron E 097 USAF and VNAF A-1 SKYRAIDER Units of the Vietnam War USAF Skyraider units were originally tasked to serve as quasi-training units for the fledgling VNAF. Equipped only with the two-seat models of the Skyraider, American pilots were required to have VNAF 'observers' in the aircraft for every mission. Eventually, this arrangement was changed as enough Vietnamese pilots were trained to man their own squadrons, while USAF squadrons were tasked with close support for US ground forces.

Eventually, no fewer than four USAF and seven VNAF Skyraider units saw service in Vietnam. Additionally, one A-1 training squadron flew from Hurlburt Field, Florida, throughout the Vietnam War era. In the ten years that this squadron was active, nearly 1000 USAF and 300 VNAF pilots were trained in the Skyraider.

While the core mission of all Skyraider squadrons was Close Air Support (CAS), other missions were accomplished at various times. Among these were Search and Rescue (SAR), night interdiction on the Ho Chi Minh trail, helicopter escort and special forces support to name but a few. Each of these missions took full advantage of the Skyraider's ability to deliver a variety of munitions in close proximity to friendly forces while inflicting heavy casualties on enemy forces. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992096 Khazanov, Dmitiri 096 PE-2: Guards Units of World War 2 Petlyakov's Pe-2 was the most numerous Soviet twin-engined bomber of World War 2, the aircraft being used as a dive-bomber, ground attack platform and dedicated reconnaissance type. The first examples entered service in August 1940, and by the time production came to end in late 1945, no fewer than 10,547 examples had been built. These equipped more than 80 bomber air regiments, and of the latter, two were accorded Guards Air Corps status, as were six air regiments.

Amongst the former was the 2nd Guards Bomber Air Corps, which was commanded by the legendary General Polbin, who was twice made a Hero of the Soviet Union. Pe-2 bomber and reconnaissance versions (the latter in service with four Guards reconnaissance air regiments of the Air Force and one regiment of Naval Aviation) were extensively used from the frozen Arctic north to the balmy Crimea front. A number of Pe-2s also saw brief combat against Japan in the final weeks of World War II. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992149 Lowe, Malcolm 149 BF 109 JABO UNITS IN THE WEST Drawing from pilots' first-hand accounts, explores a number of specialized units, including Lehrgeschwader 2 and dedicated fighter-bomber sections of standard fighter units such as 10. Staffel of Jagdgeschwader 26, which flew this highly specialised fighter-bomber. Including technical specifications, rare photographs, and outstanding artwork, this book explores the Jabo versions of the Bf 109E, F, and G both on the production line and with the addition of Rustsatze field conversion kits.

One of the principal types in the Luftwaffe's inventory at the beginning of World War II, the piston-engined Bf 109 was central to the many initial victories that the Germans achieved before coming up against the unbeatable RAF during the Battle of Britain. Nevertheless, by the second half of 1940 the Bf 109's operability was widened due to operational needs and it was flown as a fighter-bomber for precision attacks in Southern England. At first ad hoc conversions were made 'in the field' to allow the aircraft to carry a bomb or extra fuel tank. Such modifications were soon formalized by Messerschmitt, which created the Jabo Bf 109s.1 vol, 96 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992106 Mattioli, Marco 106 SAVIO-MARCHETTI S.79 Sparviero Torpedo-Bomber Units Italy's most successful wartime bomber, the S.79 saw combat with the Regia Aeronautica in France, Yugoslavia, Greece, North Africa, East Africa and in the Mediterranean. Initially developed as a transport, the aircraft evolved into a dedicated medium bomber during the Spanish Civil War in 1936.

The manufacturer then produced the S.79-II torpedo-bomber which entered service in 1939 - which primarily saw service against the Royal Navy in the Mediterranean. Illustrated with 30 full colour profiles of the main units that saw action with either the Regia Aeronautica or the ANR, this title is the first of two volumes to cover the development history and wartime performance of the S.79. Covers from 1940-1945.

Appendices A) S.79 RA and ANR units B) Awards to notable Italian S.79 torpedo-bomber pilots C) S.79 torpedo-bomber warship victories D) S.79 torpedo-bombers merchant ship victories E) Color Plates Commentary
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1-992145 Mattioli, Marco 145 MACCHI C.202/C.205V: Units in Combat Study of the Macchi Folgore and Veltro explores how the premier Italian fighter of the war developed, its performance, the fascinating stories of their pilots, and the historical circumstances that prevented it from becoming one of the most dreaded aircraft in the Mediterranean. Includes specially commissioned profiles and original photos.

Italian fighters, such as the Fiat G.50 and Macchi C.200, had always struggled with their straight-line speed and restricted armament when engaging their Allied counterparts. To solve these problems, Macchi initially designed the C.202 Folgore using German engines, which contributed to create a faster aircraft, with a superior rate of climb and reachable altitude. Folgore's success in various North African engagements then paved the way for the development of Macchi's most successful fighter, the C.205V Veltro, which managed to combine increased speed and increased power. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992122 Mattiolli, Marco 122 SAVOIA-MARCHETTA S.79 SPARVIERO BOMBER UNITS Initially developed by Savoia-Marchetti as a transport, the aircraft had evolved into a dedicated medium bomber by the time the S.79-I made its combat debut in the Spanish Civil War in 1936.

During WWII, it became Italy's most successful bomber, and the most produced, with around 1370 built between 1936 and early 1944. Although initially hampered by poor tactics, the S.79 bomber crews nonetheless scored sunk a number of Allied vessels, and provided a constant threat to Allied sailors in the Mediterranean in the early stages of the war. In East Africa and the Red Sea the Sparvieri were the most modern bombers in-theater, proving a challenge to RAF and SAAF biplane fighters.

Using specially commissioned full-color artwork, first-hand accounts, and historic photographs, this volume chronicles the history of the S.79's war in the Mediterranean, North African, Balkan, and East African theaters.1 vol, 96 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992135 Mersky, Peter 135A-7 CORSAIR II UNITS: 1975-91 Details the technological development and improvements that were introduced to the airframe post-Vietnam (the FLIR targeting pod from 1979 and AGM-88 HARM missile from 1983 being the most important), and how they shaped operational employment of the aircraft. The jet's combat experiences in conflicts during the 1970s (Cambodia), 1980s (Lebanon, Grenada, Libya and Iran), and 1990s (Iraq) are explained in detail, supported by numerous first-hand accounts from naval aviators that saw action with the A-7 during these campaigns.

Some 30 US Navy squadrons, including six Naval Air Reserve units, flew various versions of the A-7 Corsair II in the mid-1980s. Many of these units saw action across the Middle East. By the time the jet saw combat in Operation Desert Storm (1991), there remained only two fleet squadrons -- many fleet squadrons having either disestablished or transitioned to the F/A-18 Hornet -- but both of these units (VA-46 and VA-72) played a major role in the campaign to free Kuwait.
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1-992109 Mladenov, Alexander 109 SU-25 FROGFOOT: Units In Combat This volume details the technical features and operational performance of the Soviet SU-25 'Frogfoot', which proved itself as a durable and versatile attack aircraft in a variety of theatres such as Afghanistan, Georgia and Ossetia.

Today it is widely accepted as the true successor to the types of specialised ground--attack aircraft that emerged during World War II. This book illuminates the service history of the 'Frogfoot' in over 30 years of combat using first-hand accounts and revealing archive photographs. The awkward-looking SU-25 has often been underrated, but the faithful 'Frogfoot' is now slated to remain in service with most of its current operators across the globe until at least 2020. This study explores the successes of the 'Frogfoot' in full, demonstrating its strengths as a formidably armed, armoured and very agile attack aircraft. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992093 Morgan, Rick 093 A-6 INTRUDER UNITS of the Vietnam War Designed in the years following the Korean War and then manufactured for over 30 years starting in 1960, the A-6 quickly became the most capable attack aircraft in the US Navy's stable. The first squadron, VA-75, made its initial deployment directly into combat in south-east Asia in 1965, and, over the next eight years, ten US Navy and four Marine Intruder squadrons would conduct combat operations throughout Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia.

After initial problems and a high loss rate, the type proved itself beyond all doubt as the Naval services' best night and foul-weather platform, particularly during the region's notorious monsoon season. The A-6 Intruder became a true classic of naval aviation over the skies of North Vietnam but the cost was high as 69 Intruders were lost in combat to all causes during the war. This work tells the complete story of these aircraft in combat during the Vietnam War. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992108 Morgan, Rick 108 A-3 SKYWARRIOR UNITS of the Vietnam War The Douglas A-3 Skywarrior, though something of a cult favorite, remains a largely unremarked classic of Naval Aviation. Built for nuclear weapon delivery, the A-3 made its name in Vietnam as a conventional bomber, tanker, and Electronic Warfare platform. It was the largest aircraft ever regularly operated from the decks of aircraft carriers, earning it the fleet-wide nickname 'Whale.'

It excelled in every mission area assigned to it and operated in the US Navy for more than four decades, from 1956 through to 1991. Fully illustrated to depict the incredible array of paint schemes and its awesome size, this volume focuses on the type's Vietnam service, which saw the aircraft briefly used as a bomber over both North and South Vietnam from March 1965, before the Skywarrior proved far more valuable as a multi-role tanker (KA-3B) and tanker/tactical jammer (EKA-3B). The title includes details on all of these operations as well as more clandestine reconnaissance missions, and provides information about the men that flew them. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992121 Morgan, Rick 121 A-6 INTRUDER UNITS 1974-96 In the three decades following Vietnam, the veteran A-6 Intruder remained the most powerful strike aircraft available to the US Navy and Marine Corps. Engaged in operations over Cambodia, Lebanon and Libya during the 1970s and 80s, the A-6 maintained its reputation as the 'Main Battery' of carrier aviation, remaining in service through the First Gulf War up until 1996 when its duties were taken over by the F-14 Tomcat.

Details the technological developments that were introduced to the airframe after that conflict and how it shaped the operational employment of the aircraft. Filled with first-hand accounts from pilots and navigators, as well as profile artwork and photographs, this is the complete story of the US Navy's main medium attack aircraft in the latter part of the Cold War. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992133 Napier, Michael 133 Vickers Wellington Units of Bomber Command The Vickers Wellington was one of very few aircraft types to have been in production and frontline service throughout World War II, and more than 10,000 Wellingtons were built in the period. They took part in the first RAF bombing mission of the conflict when, on 4 September 1939, 14 examples from Nos 9 and 149 Sqns undertook a daring daylight attack on the Kiel Canal. However, after suffering high losses on follow-up raids, Wellingtons were withdrawn from daytime missions and began to operate at night from May 1940. They subsequently took part in raids against the Italian port city of Genoa in July 1940, and against Berlin the following month, followed by key missions in the 'Battle of the Barges' in September and October, as the RAF targeted the Germany's invasion fleet being assembled in French Channel ports. When RAF's strike force expanded the next year following the introduction of the improved Wellington II, the 21 squadrons equipped with the Vickers aircraft, which included Polish-, Canadian- and Australian-manned units, formed the backbone of the Bomber Command night bombing force. Over the next two years Wellingtons participated in all the major operations by Bomber Command, including the daylight raid against German battleships in Brest harbour in July 1942 and the first three 'Thousand Bomber' raids in the summer of 1942.

This illustrated study explores the design, development, and deployment of the Vickers-Wellington type, charting its role in World War II from its earliest missions to its use in training after its withdrawal from frontline bomber missions in 1943. The text is supported by stunning full-colour artwork.
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1-992138 Napier, Michael 138 RAF TORNADO UNITS OF THE GULF WAR I When the Gulf Crisis of 1990 was triggered by the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, the RAF responded by sending Tornado F 3 fighters to Saudi Arabia to help defend the country against further aggression. These aircraft were followed by the deployment of Tornado GR 1 strike/attack aircraft to Bahrain. Eventually three wings of Tornado GR 1s were established in Bahrain, Tabuk and Dhahran, as well as a detachment of Tornado GR 1A reconnaissance aircraft. At the start of hostilities in January 1991, the Tornado GR 1 wings carried out night-low-level attacks against Iraqi Main Operating Bases using the JP233 runway denial weapon. Meanwhile, Combat Air Patrols from the Tornado F 3 wing ensured the integrity of Saudi airspace.

Once air supremacy had been established, the Tornado GR 1 force moved to medium-level operations, initially by night and later by day, to attack the Iraqi oil production and storage infrastructure. The arrival in theatre of a laser designation capability with Pave Spike/Buccaneer and TIALD/Tornado enabled precision attacks against the Iraq transport system to cut off the frontline troops from resupply and reinforcement and then to carry out a systematic destruction of the airfield facilities. Tornado GR 1A reconnaissance operations played a major role in the location of Scud missile launchers and in the planning and execution of the land offensive. Throughout the conflict, the Tornado F 3 wing at Dhahran carried out defensive counter-air operations to ensure the safety of the base areas. This volume, publishing 30 years after the conflict to free Kuwait, provides detailed first-hand accounts of the missions undertaken by the Tornado crews. It is illustrated by photographs taken by aircrew involved in the operation and includes 30 newly commissioned profile artworks and detailed nose art views of the aircraft ranged against Iraq.1 vol, 96 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992142 Napier, Michael 142 RAF TORNADO UNITS IN COMBAT 1992-2019 Provides detailed first-hand accounts of the missions undertaken by the Tornado crews during the most recent conflicts over the Middle East and the Balkans. After the Gulf War of 1990, No Fly Zones (NFZ) were established over northern and southern Iraq and the Tornado GR 1 force stepped up to operations over the southern NFZ.

The Tornado GR 4 took responsibility for RAF combat air operations in Afghanistan from the Harrier force in 2009, and in 2011 was involved in missions against the Gaddafi regime in Libya. The unique multirole capabilities of the aircraft enabled it to support ground operations with the Raptor reconnaissance pod, Brimstone missiles and Paveway IV laser-guided bombs until withdrawal in 2014. The Tornado GR 4 was also used for operations over Iraq and Syria against the ISIL terrorist organization. Intensive air operations were flown between 2014 and 2019, when the Tornado GR 4 was finally withdrawn from RAF Service.1 vol, 96 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992090 Nordeen, Lon 090 AV-8B HARRIER II: Units of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm The AV-8B is the only tactical aircraft that can deploy with Marine forces on amphibious assault ships and provide air cover and close air support separate from large deck aircraft carriers. When Iraq invaded Kuwait in August 1990, a coalition of nations launched Operation Desert Shield in order to defend Saudi Arabia, and the Harrier II was among the first tactical air assets to be deployed to the region.

During Operation Desert Storm, the five units flying the AV-8B in-theater became some of the top tactical squadrons of choice for air mission planners because of the pilots' skill as well as the plane's vertical take-off ability. The previously untold story of the AV-8B in this conflict is vividly brought to life through first-hand accounts and period photography sourced from those that were there and official archives. This will be the first of three volumes on USMC Harrier IIs in combat, with follow-on titles covering the jet's operations in Iraq in 2003-08 and Afghanistan in 2001-2009.1 vol, 96 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992099 Nordeen, Lon 099 AV-8B HARRIER II: Units of Operation Iraqi Freedom I-VI The AV-8B Harrier was, and still is, the only tactical aircraft that can deploy with the US Marine Corps on amphibious assault ships and provide air cover and close air support separate from large deck aircraft carriers. Having seen action during Operation Desert Storm in 1991, the Harrier II returned to the theater from March 2003 as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. In the initial conflict some 76 AV-8Bs were deployed, providing more than 40% of the 3rd Marine Air Wing's fixed-wing offensive firepower.

Around 60 of these aircraft were sea-based aboard four 'Harrier Carriers,' while a unit flew jets from Ahmed al Jaber in Kuwait. Unlike in 1991, when Harrier IIs employed unguided weapons, 79% of the ordnance dropped was precision-guided. This was primarily due to the AV-8B's upgrading to Night Attack or radar-equipped configuration, and the introduction of the Litening II targeting pod. Following the occupation of Iraq by Coalition troops, Harrier IIs remained in theater supporting anti-insurgent operations through to 2008 as part of OIF II-VI.1 vol, 96 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992082 Roeder, Jim 082 A-26 INVADER UNITS OF WORLD WAR II Designed to combine the bombing capability of the B-26 Marauder with the versatility of the ground-attack A-20 Havoc, the A-26 Invader would become the USAAF's attack bomber par excellence. Capable of flying low-level strafing or conventional bombing missions by simply changing the nose configuration of the aircraft, the Invader first saw action in 1943 in the Pacific Theater attacking Japanese-held islands.

Arriving in Europe several months later, the A-26 served with distinction for the remainder of World War II. In fact, the design proved so successful that it would go on to fly combat missions for a further two decades. Written by military aviation expert, Jerry Scutts, and illustrated with brand-new color profiles and rare photography, this is the first book to focus exclusively on the A-26's missions in World War II.
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1-992063 Tagaya, Osamu 063 AICHI 99 KANBAKU 'Val' Units 1937-42 The Aichi Type 99 Carrier Bomber (D3A) - code named 'Val' by Allied intelligence - was the mainstay of the Imperial Japanese Navy's carrier dive-bomber force from 1941 to 1943. It sank more Allied warship tonnage than any other Axis aircraft during World War II. While the Val's participation in the major carrier battles has been widely covered in other English language sources, details of its operations have received scant attention in English. This book explores the Val's combat operations. Color illustrations and photographs complement the development of dive-bombing methods in the IJN.1 vol, 64 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992117 Thomas, Chriis 117 TEMPEST SQUADRONS OF THE RAF The Hawker Tempest V entered RAF service just in time to be the most successful counter to the V1 flying bomb assault against southern England in the summer of 1944. With more than 800 of the robot missiles to its credit, Tempest V units then crossed the Channel to lock horns with the best the Luftwaffe had to offer - Fw 190D-9s, Ta 152s, Me 262s and Bf 109G/Ks - achieving an impressive kill/loss ratio in aerial combat.

Includes detailed aircraft profiles and combat reports to cover from initial design and combat experience in WWII through to their post-war role.1 vol, 96 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992103 Thompson, warren 103 F9F PANTHER UNITS of the Korean War In 1948 the USAF, Marine Corps and US Navy were concentrating on converting over to an all-jet force. When the Korean War started in June 1950, the USAF had built up a sizable jet force in the Far East, while the US Navy was in the early stages of getting F9F Panthers operational as replacements for its piston-engined F8F Bearcats.

At about this time, the Marine Corps had also begun using the Panthers in limited numbers. Operating from aircraft carriers off the Korean coast, F9Fs helped stop the North Korean invasion within two weeks of the communists crossing the 38th Parallel. The Panthers, escorting carrier-based AD Skyraiders and F4U Corsairs, penetrated as far north as Pyongyang, where they bombed and strafed targets that the North Koreans thought were out of range. The Panthers also took the battle all the way to the Yalu River, long before the MiG-15s became a threat. The F9F's basic tasking was aerial supremacy and combat air patrols, but they also excelled in bombing and strafing attacks.

Contents: US Navy Panthers strike early, The war drags on, More missions and more MiGs, Interdiction, RESCAP, CAP and more MiGs, Marine panthers enter the war, and Appendices. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992104 Thompson, warren 104 AV-8B HARRIER II: Units of Operation Enduring Freedom In the 1970s the USMC bought the AV-8A Harrier from the UK whose VTOL capabilities allowed it to serve as a tactical aircraft that could deploy with Marine forces on amphibious assault ships and provide air cover and close air support from large deck aircraft carriers. Third in a trilogy on US Marine Corps Harrier IIs in combat, it will be the first volume to cover the whole story of the AV-8B's service employment during peacekeeping operations and then in Afghanistan.

With profile artwork for all frontline AV-8B units detailing the unique colors and markings applied by each squadron, this volume presents the widest variety of first-hand accounts of AV-8B air operations and missions by pilots and ground forces involved in Operation Enduring Freedom published to date.

Contents

* Development, deployment and training
* Marine Air Ground Team
* Harrier IIs in support of NATO Peacekeeping
* Harrier IIs in support of relief and peacekeeping operations in Somalia, Rawanda, Liberia, Central African Republic, Zaire
* Congo and Sierra Leone
* Growth pains and Modernisation of the AV-8B Harrier II
* Operation Enduring Freedom 2001
* Ongoing Close Air Support Operations in Afghanistan 2002-10
* Appendices - listing of USMC squadrons and locations - listing of the major production types of Harrier IIs, which include four different types of aircraft, AV-8B day attack, TAV-8B trainers, AV-8B Night Attack and AV-8B Radar-equipped Harrier IIs. - listing of combat sorties per squadron for all operations - color plates commentary1 vol, 96 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992113 Thompson, Warren 113 F-51 MUSTANG UNITS OF THE KOREAN WAR By the time the Korean War erupted, the F-51 Mustang was seen as obsolete, but that view quickly changed when the USAF rushed 145 of them to the theater in late 1950. They had the endurance to attack targets in Korea from bases in Japan, where the modern F-86 fighters and other jets did not. Rather than the interceptor and escort fighter roles the Mustang had performed during World War II, in the Korean War they were assigned to ground attack missions - striking at communist troop columns advancing south.

This is the chronicle of the Mustang units that fought in the Korean War, detailing the type's involvement in a series of intense actions, its successes and its considerable losses. Draws on meticulous research and gripping first-hand accounts from aircrew.1 vol, 96 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992114 Thompson, Warren 114 AD SKYRAIDER UNITS OF THE KOREAN WAR The Douglas AD Skyraider is considered the most effective naval aircraft of the Korean War despite the emergence of new jet fighters that captured public imagination. Built to replace the World War II workhorses Dauntless, Helldiver, and Avenger dive- and torpedo-bombers, the Skyraider operated numerous combat missions from carrier decks and from US Marine Corps land bases throughout the conflict. Drawing from personal interviews with AD pilots, the authors paint a harrowing picture of the deadly combat of this often forgotten air war as pilots took on Chinese and North Korean forces during daring night attacks and whilst outnumbered in daytime attacks. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992079 Weal, John 079 Junkers Ju 88 Kampfgeschwader on the Russian Front The Ju 88, 'Wunderbomber' was the main punch of the Luftwaffe's bomber arm during the initial invasion of the Soviet Union and went on to provide critical ground support to the advancing Wehrmacht. This book tells the complete story of the Ju 88's activities on the Eastern Front including their participation in the campaign against the arctic convoys and the several variants employed. Written and illustrated by renowned Luftwaffe expert John Weal, this book completes Osprey's trilogy on one of the most important German aircraft of World War II.
1 vol, 64 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992091 Weal, John 091 HE 111: Kampfgeschwader in the West Originally designed in the mid-1930s as a fast airliner that could be easily adapted for the bombing role, the He 111 first saw action in Spain with the Legion Condor during the civil war. By the time Germany invaded Poland, more than 700 were in service with the Luftwaffe's Kampfgeschwadern, and they were used with devastating effect during the fall of Poland and France.

However, the He 111 met its match during the Battle of Britain when over 240 were lost. It then became a night-time pathfinder, guiding in the bigger bombers during the Blitz. Elsewhere, He 111s filled a number of roles including acting as torpedo bombers against convoys and as reconnaissance platforms. This book charts the full story of the deployment of the He 111 in the western theatre of Word War II, including their last missions as V-1 Doodlebug launch platforms. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992100 Weal, John 100 HE 111: Kampfgeschwader on the Russian Front The twin-engined He 111 was the mainstay of the Luftwaffe's bomber arm at the start of World War II. Accompanied by the Ju 87 Stuka dive-bomber, it provided the aerial striking power for all the early Blitzkrieg campaigns, sweeping all before it throughout the first 12 months of hostilities. Although it was found wanting when faced by the RAF during the Battle of Britain, it gained new renown on the Eastern Front.

The He 111 bomber was in action against the Soviets from the first day of the war until the last. It played a part in all the major battles and was employed in a wide variety of roles, including operating as a strategic bomber, torpedo-bomber (over both the Arctic Ocean and the Black Sea), train-buster, interim nightfighter and as an auxiliary transport.1 vol, 96 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992098 Wetzel, Gary 098 A-10 THUNDERBOLT II: Units of Operation Enduring Freedom 2002-07 The A-10 was never a favorite amongst the USAF's senior staff, and prior to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in 1990 they had attempted to transfer the aircraft to the US Army and Marine Corps. Reprieved from premature retirement, the A-10 would see combat in the Balkans during the mid-1990s and over Iraq in Operations Northern Watch and Southern Watch until Operation Iraqi Freedom began in 2003.

Following the 11 September 2001 attacks in the United States, the Bush administration responded with the instigation of Operation Enduring Freedom. A-10 aircraft first entered the fray during Operation Anaconda in March 2002. During Anaconda, four A-10s flying from Pakistan provided 21 straight hours of FAC (A)/CAS coverage. The untold story of the A-10 in Enduring Freedom will be explored and presented as never before through first hand interviews and photography from those involved, along with official military achieves.

This title is the first of three planned covering the combat experience of the USAF's A-10 Thunderbolt II units. Follow-on volumes will examine the role of the Warthog during Operation Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Contents
* Design, development and deployment
* Southern Watch to Anaconda
* 455th AEG at war
* Rainbow Teams
* Charlie goes to war
* Kandahar - the 451st welcomes you
* Appendices1 vol, 96 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992111 Wetzel, Gary 111 A-10 Thunderbolt II: Units of Operation Enduring Freedom 2008-14 The untold story of A-10 units in Operation Enduring Freedom reaches its conclusion with this second of two volumes focusing on the type's combat missions in Afghanistan. Featuring numerous first-hand accounts and photography from those who experienced the conflict, along with imagery from official military archives, this book offers a unique and detailed insight into the record of the A-10 in one of the 21st Century's most significant conflicts.

Initially, the A-10 Thunderbolt was not a favorite of the USAF, which, prior to the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait in 1990, was hoping to shunt this Cold War relic onto the US Army and Marine Corps. But since then the Warthog, with its formidable armament, ruggedness and flexibility, has continually proven itself in combat and evolved into the world's premiere close support aircraft. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-992087 Young, Edward illust by Mark Styling 087 B-24 Liberator Units of the CBI The B-24 Liberator was the mainstay of the US Army Air Force's strategic bombing effort in the China-Burma-India (CBI) Theater from 1942 until the end of the war in 1945. With longer range and a greater load-carrying capacity than the B-17, the B-24 was well-suited to the demands of the CBI. The CBI's two air forces, the Tenth in India and the Fourteenth in China, each had one heavy bomb group equipped with Liberators. These two groups, the 7th and the 308th, carried the war to the Japanese across China and South East Asia, flying over some of the most difficult terrain in the world. The 308th had the added burden of having to carry its own fuel and bombs over the Himalayan 'Hump' from India to China in support of its missions. Despite the hardships and extreme distances from sources of supply, both units compiled a notable record, each winning two Distinguished Unit Citations.
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1-992126 Youngn Edward M. 126 B-25 MITCHELL UNITS OF THE CBI Flying from and between bases in China and India, the B-25s bombed every type of Japanese target during WWII in the China-Burma-India (CBI) Theater, ultimately dropping more ordinance than their larger four-engined B-24 Liberator brethren.

Mitchell bombers took on the task of disrupting the flow of Japanese supplies to the frontlines at medium ranges, bombing Japanese supply centers, railway depots and bridges. It was in this last capacity that the B-25 established a unique role as a 'bridge-buster.' This provided significant support for the British 14th Army as they advanced into Burma. Fully illustrated with detailed cutaway artwork.1 vol, 96 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993001 001 MUSTANG ACES OF THE 8TH AIRFORCE 1 vol, 96 pgs 1999 LONDON, OPSREY PUBLISHING
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1-993002 002 BF109 ACES OF NORTH AFRICA/MEDITERRANEAN 1 vol, 64 pgs 1997 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993003 003 WILDCAT ACES OF WWII 1 vol, 64 pgs 1997 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993004 004 KOREAN WAR ACES 1 vol, 96 pgs 1995 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993005 005 LATE MARK SPITFIRE ACES 1942-45 1 vol, 96 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993006 006 FOLKE-WULF FW 190 ACES OF THE RUSSIAN FRONT 1 vol, 96 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993007 007 MUSTANG ACES OF THE 9TH & 15TH AIRFORCES & RAF 1 vol, 96 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993008 008 CORSAIR ACES OF WORLD WAR 2 1 vol, 96 pgs 1995 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993009 009 FW 190:WESTERN FRONT 1 vol, 96 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993010 010 HELLCAT ACES OF WORLD WAR 2 1 vol, 64 pgs 1997 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993011 011 BF 109D/E ACES 1 vol, 96 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993012 012 SPITFIRE ACES OF WORLD WAR 2 1 vol, 64 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993014 014 LIGHTING ACES OF THE PACIFIC 1939-45 1 vol, 64 pgs 1997 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993015 015 SOVIET ACES OF WORLD WAR 2 1 vol, 96 pgs 1997 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993016 016 SPITFIRE MARK V ACES 1 vol, 96 pgs 1997 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993017 017 LUFTWAFFE JET ACES OF WWII 1 vol, 64 pgs 1997 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993018 018 HURRICANE ACES OF WWII 1 vol, 64 pgs 1997 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993019 019 LIGHTING ACES OF THE ETP/MTO 1 vol, 64 pgs 1998 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993020 020 LUFTWAFFE NIGHTFIGHTER ACES 1 vol, 64 pgs 1998 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993021 021 POLISH ACES OF WWII 1 vol, 64 pgs 1998 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993022 022 IMPERIAL JAPANESE NAVY ACES 1937-45 1 vol, 64 pgs 1998 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993023 023 FINNISH ACES 1 vol, 64 pgs 1998 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993024 024 P-47 ACES OF THE ETO & MTO 1 vol, 64 pgs 1998 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993025 025 BF110 ZERSTORER ACES OF WW2 1 vol, 64 pgs 1999 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993026 026 THUNDERBOLT & MUSTANG ACES PACIFIC & CBI 1 vol, 64 pgs 1999 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993027 027 TYPHOON & TEMPEST ACES OF WORLD WAR II 1 vol, 64 pgs 1999 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993028 028 FRENCH ACES OF WORLD WAR II 1 vol, 64 pgs 1999 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993029 029 Bf109F/G/K ACES ON THE WESTERN FRONT 1 vol, 64 pgs 1999 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993030 030 THUNDERBOLT ACES OF THE 9TH & 15TH AIR FORCES 1 vol, 64 pgs 1999 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993031 031 LONG REACH DEEP FIGHTER ESCORT TACTICS 1 vol, 144 pgs 1999 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993033 033 NIEUPORT ACES OF WWI 1 vol, 64 pgs 1999 LONDON, OPSREY PUBLISHING
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1-993034 034 ITALIAN ACES OF WWII 1 vol, 96 pgs 2000 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993035 035 P-40 WARHAWK ACES OF CHINA-BURM-INDIA FRONT 1 vol, 96 pgs 2000 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993039 039 SPAD V11 ACES OF WORLD WAR I 1 vol, 96 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993040 040 FOKKER DR I ACES OF WORLD WAR 1 1 vol, 96 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993044 044 GLOSTER GLADIATOR ACES 1 vol, 96 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993045 045 BRITISH & EMPIRE ACES OF WWI 1 vol, 96 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993047 047 SPAD XII/XIII ACES OF WORLD WAR ONE 1 vol, 96 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993049 049 CROATIAN ACES OF WWII 1 vol, 96 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993050 050 HUNGARIAN & BULGARIAN ACES OF WWII 1 vol, 96 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993053 053 FOKKER D VII ACES 1 vol, 96 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993055 055 P-40 WARHAWK ACES OF THE PACIFIC First-hand accounts from the combat veterans along with extensive illustrations.1 vol, 96 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993056 056 LaGG & LAVOCHKIN ACES OF WWII 1 vol, 96 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993059 059 ISRAELI MIRAGE III & NESHER ACES 1 vol, 96 pgs 2003 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993060 060 ISRAELI F-4 PHANTOM II ACES 1 vol, 96 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993061 061 TWELVE TO ONE:V Fighter Command Manual 1 vol, 96 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993062 062 SOPWITH TRIPLANES OF WWI 1 vol, 96 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993063 063 FOKKER D VII OF WWI 1 vol, 96 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993064 064 YAKOVLEV ACES OF WWII 1 vol, 96 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993066 066 BALLOON-BUSTING ACES OF WWI 1 vol, 96 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993068 068 Bf109 DEFENCE OF THE REICH ACES 1 vol, 96 pgs 2005 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993069 069 MOSQUITO ACES OF WWII 1 vol, 96 pgs 2005 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993070 070 F-86 SABRE ACES OF THE 51ST FIGHTER GROUP 1 vol, 96 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993071 071 Pfslz SCOUT ACES OF WORLD WAR 1 1 vol, 96 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993072 072 F-86 SABRE ACES OF THE 4TH FIGHTER WING The entry of the United State's premier jet interceptor into the Korean War was triggered by the ever-increasing presence of the Soviet-built MiG-15 south of the Yalu River. The possibility of the USAF losing air supremacy over the Korean Peninsula was unacceptable. The 4th Fighter Wing got the call for combat in Korea. They were made up of a combination of new pilots right out of jet training and the older combat veterans of World War II vintage. This combination of pilot types wrote and re-wrote the text books on jet warfare. Of the 40 jet aces that the war produced, the 4th Wing boasted 24 of them. This book details these incredible pilots and the planes they flew. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993074 074 SOVIET LEND-LEASE FIGHTER ACES OF WWII 1 vol, 96 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993075 075 ROYAL NAVY ACES OF WWII 1 vol, 96 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993077 077 ALBATROS ACES OF WWI 1 vol, 96 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993078 078 SE 5/5a ACES OF WWI 1 vol, 96 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993079 079 BRISTOL F2 FIGHTER ACES OF WWI 1 vol, 96 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993080 080 AMERICAN SPITFIRES ACES OF WWII 1 vol, 96 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993081 081 GRIFFON SPITFIRE ACES First-hand accounts from the combat veterans along with extensive illustrations.1 vol, 96 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993082 082 SOVIET MIG-15 ACES OF THE KOREAN WAR 1 vol, 96 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993083 083 MALTA SPITFIRE ACES 1 vol, 96 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993084 084 AMERICAN NIGHTFIGHTER ACES OF WORLD WAR 2 1 vol, 96 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993085 085 Ki-43 OSCAR ACES OF WORLD WAR 2 1 vol, 96 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993086 086 P-36 HAWK ACES OF WORLD WAR 2 1 vol, 96 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993087 087 SPITFIRE ACES OF BURMA AND PACIFIC 1 vol, 96 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993088 088 PUSHER ACES OF WORLD WAR I 1 vol, 96 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993090 090 Fiat CR-42 Aces of WW2 1 vol, 96 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993091 091 Brewster F2A Buffalo Aces of World War 2 1 vol, 96 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993093 093 RAF Mustang and Thunderbolt Aces 1 vol, 96 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993108 Blake, Steve 108 P-38 Lightning Aces of the 82nd Fighter Group When the 82nd Fighter Group was organized in March 1942, most of its initial pilot cadre was comprised of newly graduated staff sergeant pilots of Class 42-C - enlisted men! They learned to fly the P-38 at Muroc, in California's Mojave Desert, and then moved to the Los Angeles area to continue their training and to serve as part of its air defense.

In September 1942, the group was transported to the East Coast, from where it shipped out to Ireland on the Queen Mary. By this time all its remaining sergeant pilots had been commissioned. As of VE-Day the 82nd Fighter Group's score of confirmed aerial victories stood at 548 aircraft shot down, plus a huge amount of enemy materiel - including aircraft - destroyed on the ground and the sea. It had been awarded three Distinguished Unit Citations. The cost of this success was high, however, for around 250 of the group's pilots had either been killed in action or captured. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993096 Bucholtz, Chris 096 Mustang Aces of the 357 Fighter Group The 357th Fighter Group produced 42 aces, more than any other group within the USAAF. It was also the first group in the Eighth Air Force to be equipped with the P-51. Thanks to this fighter and the talented pilots assigned to the group (men such as Bud Anderson, Kit Carson, John England, and Chuck Yeager) the 357th achieved a faster rate of aerial victories than any other Eighth Air Force group during the final year of the war.

It also claimed the highest number of aerial kills - 56 - in a single mission. The group was awarded two Distinguished Unit Citations (the unit equivalent of the Medal of Honor). This book is crammed full of first-hand accounts, superb photography, and some of the most colorful profiles to be found in World War II aviation.
1 vol, 96 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993136 Chapis, Stephen 136 ALLIED JET KILLERS OF WORLD WAR 2 Allied fighter pilots began encountering German jets - principally the outstanding Me 262 fighter - from the autumn of 1944. Stunned by the aircraft's speed and rate of climb, it took USAAF and RAF units time to work out how to combat this deadly threat as the Luftwaffe targeted the medium and heavy bombers attacking targets across the Reich.

A number of high-scoring aces from the Eighth Air Force (Drew, Glover, Meyer, Norley, and Yeager, to name but a few) succeeded in claiming Me 262s, Me 163, and Ar 234s during the final months of the campaign, as did RAF aces like Tony Gaze and 'Foob' Fairbanks. The exploits of both famous and little-known pilots will be chronicled in this volume, detailing how they pushed their P-47s, P-51s, Spitfires, and Tempests to the limits of their performance in order to down the Luftwaffe's 'wonder weapons.'1 vol, 96 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993126 Chenung, Raymond 126 ACES OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA AIR FORCE The ace pilots of the Republic of China Air Force have long been shrouded in mystery and obscurity, as their retreat to Taiwan in 1949 and blanket martial law made records of the RoCAF all but impossible to access. Now, for the first time, the colorful story of these aces can finally be told.

Using the latest research based on released archival information and full-color illustrations, this book charts the history of the top scoring pilots of the RoCAF from the beginning of the grueling, eight-year Sino-Japanese War to the conclusion of the Civil War against the Chinese Communists. Beginning as a ragged and very disparate group of planes and pilots drawn from various provincial air forces, the RoCAF gradually became standardized and was brought under American tutelage. Altogether it produced 17 aces who scored kills whilst flying a startling variety of aircraft, from biplanes to F-86 Sabres. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993115 Cleaver, Thomas McKelvey 115 ACES OF THE 78TH FIGHTER GROUP Dubbed the 'Eagles of Duxford', the 78th Fighter Group (FG) was unique in being the only fighter unit in the 'Mighty Eighth' to fly the P-38 Lightning, P-47 Thunderbolt, and P-51 Mustang operationally. Arriving in the European Theater of Operations (ETO) in November 1942, and eventually committed to combat five months later, the 78th, along with the 4th and 56th FGs, 'wrote the book' on long-range fighter escort by VIII Fighter Command in the ETO.

This volume charts the group's highs and lows during its two years in action from Duxford, focusing on the exploits of the 51 pilots who achieved ace status with the 78th during World War 2. These men included Capt Charles London, the very first Eighth Air Force ace, and Maj Quince Brown, who was the 78th's most successful aerial ace prior to being murdered by the SS after he was shot down over Germany. By VE Day, the 'Eagles of Duxford' had downed 316 aircraft and destroyed a further 320 machines on the ground during strafing attacks on German airfields.1 vol, 96 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993125 Cleaver, Thomas McKelvey 125 F4F WILDCAT and F6F HELLCAT ACES of VF-2 The first VF-2 was a prewar unit that had been dubbed the 'hottest outfit afloat' due to the skill of their non-commissioned pilots. This first unit only saw combat at the Battle of the Coral Sea, although VF-2 pilots flying Grumman F4F Wildcats were able to rack up 17 claims there during the bitter 48-hour period of fighting.

The second 'Fighting Two' was armed with the new Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat fighter. Arriving in Hawaii in October 1943, the squadron so impressed Cdr Edward H 'Butch' O'Hare, the Medal of Honor-winning first US Navy ace of World War 2, that he requested the squadron replace VF-6 in his CAG-6 aboard USS Enterprise.

No unit US Navy unit created more aces than VF-2, whose pilots went into action over the Carolines, Marianas, Guam, Iwo Jima and the Battle of the Philippine Sea. Using exquisite photographs and first-hand accounts from the elite fliers themselves, this volume tells the story of the ace pilots who comprised the original VF-2 and the second. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993099 Forsyth, Robert 099 Aces of the Legion Condor For Germany, the Spanish Civil War proved a perfect testing ground for new technologies and tactics. During the war, some 19,000 German 'volunteers' formed an aviation group called the Legion Condor in support of the fascists. Originally flying He-51s, they were soon upgraded to 109s. These fighters proved dominant in the Spanish skies, and many members of the legion scored five or more kills during the fighting1 vol, 112 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993101 Forsyth, Robert 101 Luftwaffe Viermot Aces 1942-45 'Viermot Aces' were pilots who shot down five or more USAAF and RAF bombers during the daylight Defense of the Reich missions from May 1942 through to VE Day. This book tells the complete story of the men and the planes that challenged the great bomber offensive. Flying a number of different aircraft including the Bf 110G, Me 210, and the Me 410, they fought their desperate battles against the numerous machine guns of B-17s and Lancasters. This book also covers the 'jet aces' that flew the Me 262 jet-powered interceptors in the closing days of the war to wage a desperate last-ditch fight against the endless Allied bomber fleets.
1 vol, 96 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993133 Forsyth, Robert 133 JU 88 ACES OF WORLD WAR 2 Initially designed as a fast medium bomber, the Junkers Ju 88 was also used as a Zerstorer heavy fighter by the Luftwaffe. It saw its combat debut over Poland in 1939, and heavy fighter variants saw action on every front up to VE Day. The ultimate Ju 88 fighter variant was the G-model of 1944, which boasted a FuG 220 or 227 radar, an astounding array of cannon and machine gun armament, and advanced Junkers Jumo or BMW engines.

A dedicated nightfighter, the first Ju 88G-1s entered service with the Nachtjagd in the summer of 1944, replacing Ju 88C/Rs as well as some Bf 110Gs. Despite suffering heavy losses in the final months of the war, Ju 88Gs also inflicted serious casualties on Bomber Command throughout the war.

JU-88s patrolled over the Bay of Biscay, opposed Allied convoys around the Arctic circle, and, most successfully, engaged RAF heavy bombers as radar-equipped nightfighters in defense of the Reich.1 vol, 96 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993134 Forsyth, Robert 134 JAGDGESCHWADER 1 'Oesau' Aces 1939-45 Formed shortly after the outbreak of World War 2, and equipped with Messerschmitt Bf 109Es, Jagdgeschwader 1 was initially tasked to defend the regional North Sea and Baltic coastal areas and Germany's main port cities and naval bases. The greatest task for JG 1 though came after 1942 in its defense of the Reich against the US Eighth Air Force's B-17s and B-24s, bearing the brunt of defense against increasingly regular, larger and deep penetrating USAAF daylight bomber raids with fighter escort. Levels of attrition subsequently grew, but so did experience among the leading aces, who were often the subject of propaganda films and literature.

Many of Germany's most famous World War 2 aces flew with JG 1 including Herbert Ihlefeld (132 victories), Heinz Bar (220) and Walter Oesau (127), piloting Bf 109Es, Fw 190s and the Heinkel 162 jet fighter. Packed with photographs and profile artwork and revealing first-hand accounts, this is the compelling story of the Luftwaffe fighter pilots who battled to defend the skies of Germany.1 vol, 96 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993132 Goss, Chris 132 JAGDGESCHWADER 53 'PIK-AS' Bf 109 ACES OF 1940 Boasting pilots who had been blooded in the Spanish Civil War, Jagdgeschwader 53 (JG 53) 'Pik As' or 'Ace of Spades' achieved great success in the skies over France and Britain in 1940. It was infamous amongst its opponents for the quality and caliber of its aces - men such as Werner Molders, Hans-Karl Mayer, and Rolf Pingel. These aces won numerous Knight's Crosses for their exploits in 1940, credited with 258 victories, with 51 pilots being killed or captured. This study follows these pilots of JG 53 into battle, telling the stories of their victories, losses, and ultimate fate.

Contains 36 profile illustrations depicting the drastic change in appearance of their aircraft over time and complemented by thorough research.1 vol, 96 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993097 Guttman, Jon 097 NAVAL ACES OF WORLD WAR I: Part 1 In the first of a two-part study covering all of the naval fighter pilots to achieve ace status during World War I, author and artist Jon Guttman examines the elite members of the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS). The first to employ Sopwith's excellent line of scouts, such as the Pup, Triplane and Camel, some of the RNAS pilots such as Raymond Collishaw, Robert A Little, and Roderick Stanley Dallas rated among the most successful fighter pilots in the British Commonwealth. This book covers all of the members of the RNAS who 'made ace.' The Second Volume will cover the naval aces from the other participants in the war.

Chapter One: RNAS
Chapter Two: Marine Feld Jastas
Chapter Three: Zeebrugge Hornet's Nest
Chapter Four: Flying boat fighters1 vol, 96 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993104 Guttman, Jon 104 NAVAL ACES OF WORLD WAR I: Part 2 This second Naval Aces of World War I book looks at the many flying naval heroes who served alongside or against those of the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS). While the RNAS operated its own formidable arsenal of Nieuport and Sopwith scouts over the Flanders coast, the German Navy countered with its own Land Feld Jagdstaffeln and Seefront Staffeln.

Unique to World War I was the use of flying boats as fighters in combat, which figured at least partially in the scores of Russian aces Aleksandr de Seversky and Mikhail Safanov. The best flying boat fighter, however, was Italy's Macchi M 5, flown by three aces and also the mount of Charles H Hammann, the first American to earn the Medal of Honor in aerial combat. Also unique were the sole US Navy ace, David Ingalls, who scored his six victories while attached to No 213 Sqn RAF, and Greek ace Artitides Moraitinis, credited with nine victories over Salonika and the Dardanelles.1 vol, 96 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993123 Guttman, Jon 123 RECONNAISSANCE AND BOMBER ACES of World War 1 Often overshadowed by the fighters that either protected or threatened them, two-seater reconnaissance aircraft performed the oldest and most strategically vital aerial task of World War 1 - a task that required them to return with the intelligence they gathered at all costs. Bomber sorties were equally important and dangerous, and the very nature of both types of mission required going in harm's way.

A remarkable number of British, French and German two-seater teams managed to attain or exceed the five victories needed to achieve the acedom popularly associated with their single-seat nemeses, and in this book, with rich illustrations and first-hand accounts of the veterans themselves, they receive their long-overdue recognition. Many high-scoring single-seat fighter aces also began their careers in two-seaters, particularly in the early stages of the conflict, and their exploits as either pilots or observers are detailed here too.

Contents: Chapter 1: Not Exactly Helpless, Chapter 2: Britons in Harm's Way, Chapter 3: French Aces - Fighting Their Way Home, Chapter 4: Germans Under Fire, Chapter 5: Austria-Hungary's Old Reliables, Chapter 6: Aggressive Americans, and Appendices - List of all two-seater aces -Plates commentary.1 vol, 96 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993114 Hillman, Nicholas 114 Ki-61 and Ki-100 Aces This is the story of the elite Japanese Army Air force (JAAF) aces that flew the Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien (Swallow), and the Ki-100 Goshikisen in the Pacific Theatre of World War 2. The former, codenamed 'Tony' by the allies, was a technically excellent aircraft, possessing power, stability and a good rate of climb - differing radically from the usual Japanese philosophy of building light, ultra-manoeuvrable fighters. Its pilots soon realised, however, that the type was plagued by a number of dangerous mechanical issues. Then as the war moved relentlessly closer to Japan's doorstep, a desperate, expedient innovation to the Ki-61 airframe by fitting it with a radial instead of inline engine resulted in one of the finest fighters of World War 2 - the Ki-100.

This book uses the latest findings to provide a gripping account of some of the most remarkable and hard-pressed fighter pilots of the war. It reveals how these men, unlike so many of their unfortunate late-war colleagues, could surprise Allied aircraft in high-performance fighters and claim successes in the face of enormous odds. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993117 Ivie, Tom 117 ACES OF THE 325th FIGHTER GROUP The 325th FG was activated under General Order number 50 on 30 July 1942 and set up training operations at Theodore F Greene Field in Providence, Rhode Island. By mid-December 1942 the group was considered ready for combat and the alert for overseas duty arrived on 2 January 1943.

The pilots and their P-40s departed on the carrier USS Ranger on 8 January and flew their aircraft off the vessel into Cazes airfield, near Casablanca, on 19 January 1943. After the remainder of the personnel arrived in late February, the group prepared for combat and flew its first mission on 17 April 1943 as part of the Twelfth Air Force. During the next four months, it participated in the North African campaign and operations against enemy-held islands in the Mediterranean Sea.

By the end of the Sicilian campaign on 17 August the 325th FG had scored 128 aerial victories, been the first P-40 unit to deliver 1,000-lb bombs against enemy targets, and had escorted 1,100 bombers without losing a single one of them to enemy action.1 vol, 96 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993102 Khazanov, Dmitriy 102 MiG-3 ACES OF WORLD WAR 2 The MiG-1/3 family of fighters was built to satisfy a Soviet Air Force requirement for an advanced, fast, high-altitude fighter. Entering service in the spring of 1941, the problematic MiG-1 had its handling issues rectified with the hasty production of the MiG-3. Many of these were destroyed on the ground when the Germans launched Operation Barbarossa. Nevertheless, enough examples survived to allow pilots such as Stepan Suprun and Aleksandr Pokryshkin to claim a number of victories in the type. This book tells the complete story of the men who made ace in the first examples of the famous MiG fighter. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993111 Kulikov, Victor 111 RUSSIAN ACES OF WORLD WAR 1 Although the Russian Imperial Army Air Service consisted of no more than four BAGs (Boevaya Aviatsionniy Gruppa - battle aviation groups), each controlling three or four smaller AOIs (Aviatsionniy Otryad Istrebitelei - fighter aviation detachments) equipped with a variety of aircraft types, its fighter pilots nevertheless gave a good account of themselves.

Indeed, during three years of war they claimed more than 200 Austro-Hungarian and German aircraft shot down, creating 13 aces - these elite aviators accounted for around half of the victories claimed on the Eastern Front. Pilots flew a variety of fighter types, with French Nieuport scouts and SPAD VIIs proving to be the most popular, and effective, airplanes to see service on this front.

The exploits of these aces are detailed here, with information based on material newly sourced by the author from Russian military and private archives. Many previously unpublished photographs are used to illustrate this book, supported by full-color profiles that reveal how striking some of the aces' fighters were in this often-forgotten theater of World War I.1 vol, 96 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993129 Laurier, Jim 129 J2M RAIDEN and N1K1/2 SHIDEN/SHIDEN-KAI Aces Although seen as a replacement for the A6M Zero-sen carrier-based fighter, the Mitsubishi J2M Raiden was actually designed as a land-based naval interceptor optimized for speed rather than maneuverability. Engine cooling problems for its Mitsubishi Kasai 23 engine, airflow, and flight control issues plagued the Raiden's development, but despite these production delays, aces Sadaaki Akamatsu, Yoshihiro Aoki, Susumu Ito, and Susumu Ishihara all claimed significant scores in the Raiden. Kawanishi's N1K family of fighters were privately developed by the manufacturer from the N1K Kyofu floatplane fighter.

Again plagued by structural and engine maladies, the N1K1-J Shiden eventually entered front-line service in time to see considerable action in the doomed defense of the Philippines in October 1944. Despite suffering heavy losses, the units equipped with new fighter proved that the N1K could more than hold its own against P-38s and F6Fs. The improved N1K2-J Shiden-KAI started to reach the front line by late 1944 - in time for defense of the Home Islands. Here, it proved to be the best IJN fighter of the war. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993094 Logoluso, Alfredo 094 Fiat CR.32 Aces of the Spanish Civil War The CR.32 Falco was a handsome and highly maneuverable biplane fighter. During General Franco's fight with the Republicans for the control of Spain from 1936 - 1939, no fewer than 477 CR.32s were involved, with an astounding 709 confirmed aerial victories, and an additional 320 kills claimed, for just 62 losses. As these statistics reveal, the CR.32 was the unrivaled master of the skies over Spain. By the war's end, the five leading aces of the conflict were all Spanish CR.32 pilots. Their exploits, and those of the other leading CR.32 aces, are examined for the first time in English in this exciting volume.
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1-993106 Lopez, Rafael A 106 SPANISH REPUBLICAN ACES At the start of the Spanish Civil War, most young fighter pilot officers joined the rebels, while the high ranking officers, grupo or escuadrilla commanders, and the NCOs, sergeants and corporals remained loyal to the government. Mostly flying the obsolete Nieuport Ni.52s these loyalists were soon outpaced by the more modern Fiat CR.32s and Heinkel He 51s.

However, at this early stage of the war, there were several Republican airmen who became aces and famous in the process, despite the small numbers of enemy aircraft shot down. Widely speaking, the Republican military aviation did not keep an exhaustive record of individual shooting claims. However, sufficient documentation exists to make a reasonable assumption as to which pilots fall into the ace category. This volume details the exploits of those pilots, complementing previous works in the Osprey Aircraft of the Aces series on Nationalist CR.32 Aces and Polikarpov I-15, I-16 and I-152 Aces. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993095 Maslov, Mikhail illust by Mark Postlethwaite 095 Polikarpov I-15, I-16 and I-153 Aces The I-15, I-16, and I-153 fighters were the world's first mass-produced fighters. Some 17,000 Polikarpovs had been manufactured by the time production ceased in 1941. They served with the Republicans in the Spain, the Chinese against Japan in 1937-38, and the Soviets against both Japan in the Nomonhan Incident and Finland during the Winter War.1 vol, 96 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993127 Matusiak, Wojtek 127 POLISH SPITFIRE ACES Of all Allied airmen, Polish pilots had had the most experience of fighting the Luftwaffe by the time the war came to Britain. As the Battle of Britain raged, they quickly proved themselves as highly aggressive and skilful interceptors, especially when flying the famous Spitfire. The Polish Air Force eventually became the largest non-Commonwealth Spitfire operator, using some 1,500 Mks I, II, V, IX and XVI to devastating effect.

Top scoring USAAF ace of the ETO, Francis 'Gabby' Gabreski and a whole host of other Allied and Commonwealth aces flew with Polish squadrons, adding even more to their fighting quality. Conversely, several Polish pilots were attached to other Allied squadrons throughout the war, demonstrating their prowess alongside airmen from a whole host of nations. From an expert on Polish fighter aviation, this is a peerless account of the fiery, talented Polish 'Spit' pilots, whose country had been overrun and whose aggression and determination to shoot down Axis aircraft was unmatched. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993100 Millman, Nicholas 100 KI-44: 'Tojo' Aces of World War 2 The Ki-44 'Tojo' epitomizes JAAF air power in defense of the homeland, but was also used extensively in the skies over China. The introduction of the Ki-44 was noted with concern because of its departure from the performance and tactics previously associated with the JAAF. It was a fast-climbing, heavily armed point-defense interceptor that was used successfully in slashing hit-and-run tactics that caught Allied pilots by surprise. Amongst the numerous aces that flew Ki-44's were Major Akira Watanabe of the 33rd Sentai, Captain Yukiyoshi Wakamatsu (the 'Red Nose Ace' of the 85th Sentai), and Warrant Officer Rikio Shibata also of the 85th Sentai, a leading ace with claims for 27 aircraft. This book tells the complete story of all of Japan's aces. 1 vol, 112 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993103 Millman, Nicholas 103 Ki-27 'Nate' Aces The Ki-27 achieved its first successes during the so-called 'China Incident'. These were the glory days for the JAAF and many of the successful 97 Sen pilots went on to become the outstanding leaders and veteran aces of the Pacific War. Initially facing more modern Allied types of fighter, the 97 Sen was more than able to hold its own by exploiting its outstanding aerobatic qualities. But the writing was on the wall for unarmored aircraft as the Allies consolidated and began their fight back.

By 1943 it was considered obsolete but was still being encountered in combat by Allied pilots, especially in the air defense role. The Ki-27 also found an important secondary role as an armed fighter trainer, equipping an important number of training units and flying schools, but was essentially retired from combat. This book tells the complete story of this special aircraft and its part in Japanese military history. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993137 Millman, Nicholas 137 A6M ZERO-SEN ACES 1940-42 The Mitsubishi A6M Zero-sen was Japan's Spitfire. In continuous development and operational service from the time of the Sino-Japanese war in 1940 to the end of the Pacific War in 1945, it is held in almost mythical awe, similar to Britain's legendary fighter aircraft.

At the time of its operational debut, the fighter's design features offered the revolutionary combination of an all-round vision canopy, cannon armament and a jettisonable drop tank giving it phenomenal range. Together with the flying and tactical proficiency of superbly trained pilots, this made the Zero-sen a true strategic fighter, spearheading Japan's offensive in the Pacific. It was also the mount of a plethora of successful and flamboyant naval aces engaged in both sea and land campaigns.

This volume, the first of two on the A6M Zero-sen, covers the use of the A6M2 variant from its debut in China to the Solomons Campaign, and also tells the story of the A6M2-N 'Rufe' floatplane fighter aces.1 vol, 96 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993107 Rybin, Yurly 107 Soviet Hurricane Aces of World War 2 Following the destruction wrought on the Red Army Air Forces during the first days of Operation Barbarossa in June 1941, the Soviet Union found itself desperately short of fighter aircraft. Premier Josef Stalin duly appealed directly to Prime Minister Winston Churchill for replacement aircraft, and in late 1941 the British delivered the first of 3360 Hurricanes that would be supplied to the Soviet Union under the Lend-Lease agreement.

Specifically requested by the USSR, the Hurricanes were quickly thrown into action in early 1942 - the Soviet Air Forces' most difficult year in their opposition to the Luftwaffe. Virtually all the Hurricanes were issued to Soviet fighter regiments in the northern sector of the front, where pilots were initially trained to fly the aircraft by RAF personnel that had accompanied the early Hawker fighters to the USSR. The Hurricane proved to be an easy aircraft to master, even for the poorly trained young Soviet pilots, allowing the Red Army to form a large number of new fighter regiments quickly in the polar area. In spite of a relatively poor top speed, and only a modest rate-of-climb, the Hurricane was the mount of at least 17 Soviet aces. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993120 Stanaway, John 120 P-38 Lightning Aces 1942-43 The first P-38s became operational with the 1st Fighter Group in April 1941, and the initial combat deployments were made in Alaska, the Southwest Pacific, and North Africa during the latter part of 1942. Photographic reconnaissance versions of the P-38 were in action even sooner when F-4 (P-38E) models were rushed to frontline units a few months after Pearl Harbor.

Often using modified field measures to equip aircraft and train pilots in this demanding fighter, early pilots created a remarkable record of accomplishments that displayed a high degree of courage and innovation. The US deployed P-38s to every theater in WWII and more than 60 Lightning pilots were credited with at least five victories by the end of 1943.

Featuring illustrations depicting P-38 models from the E to the H-5 previously not known to the general public, unpublished photographs, and new data, this volume presents a comprehensive and innovative account of some of these lesser known aces.

Includes: Chapter 1 Into the Arena; Chapter 2 South Pacific; Chapter 3 Southwest Pacific; Chapter 4 China-Burma-India; Chapter 5 Mediterranean; Chapter 6 Northwestern Europe; and Appendices: Ace list to December 1943 and Color plate Commentaries.1 vol, 96 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993112 Stenman, Kari 112 FOKKER D.XXI ACES OF WORLD WAR 2 The Dutch D.XXIs saw less than a week of action following the German invasion of the west on 10 May 1940, with many of the country's 28 fighters being destroyed on the ground. However, those that survived the initial onslaught inflicted losses on the Luftwaffe. However, the D.XXI had found everlasting fame in Finland during the Winter War of 1939-40.

Proving itself a real thorn in the side of the Soviets, the fighter, operating in primitive conditions and against vastly superior numbers, Finnish D.XXIs racked up an incredible score against the Red Air Force. The D.XXI also has the distinction of producing the first 'ace in a single mission' in World War 2, when then 1Lt Jorma Sarvanto shot down six Ilyushin DB-3 bombers on 6 January 1940. After spending a year providing home defence and flying coastal patrols during the early stages of the Continuation War in 1941, all surviving Finnish Fokker D.XXIs were relegated to the reconnaissance role, which they performed through to the end of hostilities in September 1944.1 vol, 96 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993121 Stenman, Karl 121 MORANE-SAULNIER MS.406 ACES The MS.406 was an important aircraft not only because it was built in larger numbers than any other French fighter of the period, but also because it was the first modern fighter in the Armee de l'Air inventory. Although comparable to the British Hurricane and early models of the German Bf 109, it was outclassed when flown against the more powerful, and faster, Bf 109E.

With little or no protection (no armor or self-sealing tanks), the MS.406 sustained heavy losses during the Battle of France. Too lightly armed, and fitted with unreliable weaponry, the French fighter struggled to down German bombers. It therefore comes as no surprise that only a dozen French pilots became fully fledged aces on the type during this period, despite the aircraft being present in significant numbers. However a score of pilots, who bagged their very first kills at the controls of the MS.406, fought on after the fall of France, flying Dewoitine D.520s, Spitfires, and even Soviet Yak-3s to attain ace status against both Allied and Axis opponents.

Contents
* Phoney War
* Battle of France
* Vichy Service
* Winter War
* Continuation War
* APPENDICES - French Aces who made claims with the MS.406 - Finnish MS.406 Aces - Finnish Aces who made some claims with the MS.406 them - Colour Plates captions
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1-993098 Thomas, Andrew 098 Spitfire Aces of North Africa and Italy Although most famous for their role in the Battle of Britain, many Spitfire squadrons also served in the Mediterranean theater, aiding the Allied victories in North Africa and later in the invasion of Italy. Numerous pilots from the Royal Air Force and South African Spitfire squadrons, made ace during these engagements. This book tells their story.
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1-993105 Thomas, Andrew 105 DEFIANT, BLENHEIM AND HAVOC ACES The Blenheim IF flew some of Fighter Command's early offensive operations, and the type soon proved vulnerable when pitted against single-seat fighters. However, for much of 1940 the Blenheim fighter squadrons provided the RAF's main long-range convoy escort and nightfighter capability.

In the mid-1930s, in an attempt to capitalise on its expertise in power-operated gun turrets, the Boulton Paul Company developed the Defiant, a single-engined fighter in which all the armament was concentrated in the turret behind the pilot. Intended as a 'bomber destroyer', the Defiant had its combat debut over Dunkirk, and initially achieved some considerable success.

A number of American-built aircraft called Douglas DB-7 light bombers (named Havoc by the RAF), were fitted with radar for nightfighter duties and others successfully replaced the Blenheim as night intruders. A total of 11 pilots claimed five or more victories when flying these three types to become aces, whilst no fewer than 33 who became aces claimed at least part of their scores when flying the Blenheim, Defiant, or Havoc. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993113 Thomas, Andrew 113 V1 FLYING BOMB ACES Shortly after the Allied landings in France the Germans unleashed the first of their so-called 'revenge weapons', the V1 flying bomb. Launched from specially constructed sites in northern France, the fast, small, pulse-jet powered pilotless aircraft were aimed at London with the sole intent of destroying civilian morale to the point where the British government would be forced to sue for peace.

This dangerous new threat drew an immediate response, and the Air Defense of Great Britain (as Fighter Command had been temporarily renamed) established layers of defense that included a gun line and balloon barrage. The main element, however, were standing patrols by the fastest piston-engined fighters available to the RAF - the new Tempest V and Griffon-powered Spitfire XIV. Other types were allocated too, most notably the Polish Mustang wing, while night defense was left in the capable hands of several dedicated Mosquito squadrons.

Although pilotless, the V1 was no easy foe thanks to its speed, powerful warhead, and sheer unpredictability. Nevertheless, 154 pilots became V1 aces, 25 of whom were also aces against manned aircraft.1 vol, 96 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993122 Thomas, Andrew 122 SPITFIRE ACES of Northwest Europe 1944-45 This book traces the achievements of the pilots flying the iconic Spitfire in Northwest Europe, and examines how the steady technological improvements that were made throughout the Spitfire's service life improved its capabilities in the air. Based at airfields throughout southern England, Merlin engine Spitfires provided the bulk of the air cover for the D-Day landings and it was an RCAF Spitfire which claimed the first ever ME 262 jet kill. 36 color profiles covering a broad spectrum of nationalities, units, pilots, theaters and markings complement thorough research throughout this comprehensive account of these crucial fighter aircraft.

Content: Chapter 1: Background to 2nd TAF and description of initial victories by Merlin-engined Spitfires in 1944 via personal accounts, Chapter 2: Fighter operations from UK up to D-Day, and operations during the invasion, Chapter 3: Operations over France, Belgium and Holland in advance to German border up to end of 1944, Chapter 4: Fighter operations during the advance through Germany to the final surrender, including successful combats against Luftwaffe jets, Chapter 5: Last operations and victories by Merlin Spitfire aces, followed by occupation duties, and Appendices: Merlin Spitfire Aces 1944-45 - Aces with some Merlin-Spitfire claims 1944-45 - Aces who flew, but did not claim on Merlin Spitfires 1944-45 - Merlin-engined Spitfire Squadrons of 2nd TAF and ADGB 1944-45 - Color Profile captions.1 vol, 96 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993131 Thomas, Andrew 131 SPITFIRE ACES OF THE CHANNEL FRONT 1941-43 Although many associate the Battle of Britain as the high point in the history of the Spitfire, the years following were of equal importance. At the start of 1941, RAF Fighter Command took the fight to the Germans with offensive missions over the Channel.

This book reveals how RAF squadrons using the Spitfire I, II, and V embarked on a range of missions, including over Dieppe on 19 August 1942. Squadrons manned by British, exiled Europeans, and pilots from the RAAF, RCAF, and RNZAF swept across Europe. Over 100 of these pilots racked up ace status in the Spitfire.1 vol, 96 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993130 Toperczer, Istvan 130 MIG-17/19 ACES OF THE VIETNAM WAR The Vietnam People's Air Force (VPAF) at the beginning of the Vietnam War were equipped with slow, old Korean War generation fighters -- a combination of MiG-17s and MiG-19s -- that should have offered little opposition to the cutting-edge fighter-bombers such as the F-4 Phantom II, F-105 Thunderchief, and the F-8 Crusader. Yet when the USAF and US Navy unleashed their aircraft on North Vietnam in 1965, the inexperienced pilots of the VPAF were able to shatter the illusion of US air superiority.

Taking advantage of their jet's unequaled low-speed maneuverability, small size, and powerful cannon armament they were able to take the fight to their missile-guided opponents, with a number of Vietnamese pilots racking up ace scores.

Packed with information previously unavailable in the west and only recently released from archives in Vietnam, this is the first major analysis of the exploits of Vietnamese pilots in the David and Goliath contest with the US over the skies of Vietnam.1 vol, 96 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993135 Toperczer, Istvan 135 MiG-21 ACES OF THE VIETNAM WAR Having learned their trade on the subsonic MiG-17, pilots of the Vietnamese People's Air Force (VPAF) received their first examples of the legendary MiG-21 supersonic fighter in 1966. Soon thrown into combat over North Vietnam, the guided-missile equipped MiG-21 proved a deadly opponent for the US Air Force, US Navy and US Marine Corps crews striking at targets deep in communist territory.

Although the communist pilots initially struggled to come to terms with the fighter's air-search radar and weapons systems, the ceaseless cycle of combat operations quickly honed their skills. Indeed, by the time the last US aircraft (a B-52) was claimed by the VPAF on 28 December 1972, no fewer than 13 pilots had become aces flying the MiG-21.

Fully illustrated with wartime photographs and detailed color artwork plates, and including enthralling combat reports, this book examines the many variants of the MiG-21 that fought in the conflict, the schemes they wore, and the pilots that flew them.1 vol, 96 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993118 VabWyngarden, Greg 118 ACES OF JAGDSTAFFEL 17 -- WWI Initially formed to assist in the defense of the city of Metz against French bombing raids, Royal Prussian Jagdstaffel 17 would go on to become one of the most distinguish German fighter units of World War I.

Its first victory was scored by the pilot whose story is inextricably interwoven with that of his unit - the 'Blue Max' recipient Julius Buckler. He was largely responsible for inspiring the unit's unique esprit de corps, expressed in its famous and unique 'battle-cry' of 'Malaula!' Indeed, in its final days, the unit gained the nickname Zirkus Buckler, or the 'Buckler Circus'.

Besides Buckler, Jasta 17 boasted such aces as Karl Strasser, Alfred Fleischer, and Christian Donhauser. In addition, the roster included colorful characters like the successful Jewish airman Jakob Wolff, who at over 48 years of age was the oldest German fighter pilot of the war. The story of this illustrious unit is told with many first-hand accounts by Buckler, Fleischer, and others, as well as dozens of rare archival photos of the unit's beautifully decorated fighter aircraft. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993128 VanWyngarden, Geg 128 - ACES OJ JAGDGESCHWADER III Royal Prussian Jagdgeschwader Nr III was the third of Germany's vaunted fighter wings to be formed during World War I. Commanded by the Pour le Merite winner and well-respected ace Hauptmann Bruno Loerzer for its entire existence, it was composed of the celebrated Jasta 'Boelcke', along with Jagdstaffeln 26, 27 and 36. Equipped largely with the new Fokker triplane, these four units would play an important role in the Kaiserschlacht as part of the 17th Armee.

As Germany's fortunes waned in the summer of 1918, the aces of JG III nonetheless did their best to stem the tides of British, French, and later American aircraft they encountered. Aces such as Carl Bolle, Paul Baumer, Heinrich Bongartz, Hermann Frommherz, Rudolf Klimke, and the infamous Hermann Goring all carved their names in the record books flying in this formidable formation. This book examines the tactics, achievements, and personalities of one of the deadliest of Germany's aerial units.1 vol, 96 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993110 Varriale, Paul 110 Austro-Hungarian Albatros Aces of World War 1 Austro-Hungarian industry produced a series of poor fighter types such as the Phonix D I and Hansa-Brandenburg D I during the early stages of the war, and it was not until licence-built examples of the battle-proven Albatros and D II and D III began to reach Fliegerkompagnien, or Fliks, in May 1917 that the fortunes of pilots began to look up. Unlike the German-built Albatrosen, the Oeffag aircraft were far more robust than German D IIs and D IIIs. They also displayed superior speed, climb, manoeuvrability and infinitely safer flight characteristics.

The careful cross-checking of Allied sources with Austrian and German records form the basis for a detailed reconstruction of the dogfights fought by the leading aces. It will also chart the careers of the Austro-Hungarian aces that flew the D II and D III, their successes and their defeats, with additional information about their personal background and their post-war lives in the nations born from the collapse of the Hapsburg Empire. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993076 Weal , John 076 MORE Bf 109 ACES OF THE RUSSIAN FRONT The four-year long Eastern Front campaign fought between Germany and the Soviet Union produced not only the greatest number of aces, but also the highest individual and unit scores ever recorded in the history of aerial warfare. Fully illustrated volume covers the Luftwaffe fighter pilots credited with scores of between 50 and 100 -- every single one of them amassing a greater number of victories than the highest and most celebrated of any British or American World War II ace.

Despite these huge personal totals, the names of these pilots who fought against the Red Air Force remain almost unknown to many English speaking readers. More Bf 109 Aces of the Russian Front rectifies that omission, providing first-hand accounts from the combat veterans themselves, as well as never-before published photographs, vividly conveying the terrible experiences of the protagonists in this difficult theater of war. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993116 Weal, John 116 ACES OF JAGDGESCHADER 3 'UDET' -- WWII Jagdgeschwader 3 may not have the same immediate resonance as some of the more famous Luftwaffe fighter units, such Jagdgeschwader 2 'Richthofen,' but it is arguably the archetypal German fighter formation of World War II.

Not only did it participate in every campaign fought by the Luftwaffe (with the exceptions of Poland and Norway), it flew every major variant of the two legendary German wartime fighters, the Messerschmitt Bf 109 and the Focke-Wulf Fw 190 - starting with the Bf 109E in 1939 and ending with the Fw 190D-9 'Long-nose' in 1945. And, during the course of the hostilities, it numbered among its ranks more than 70 Knight's Cross winners (a total exceeded by only one other Jagdgeschwader).

The wealth and variety of detail afforded by such a background - which includes the historic battles of Britain, Stalingrad, Kursk, Normandy, the Ardennes, and Berlin - provides an ideal framework upon which to portray the multitude of stories, exploits, and ultimate fates of the many aces themselves, from the now unknown trio who achieved their first five kills during the Blitzkrieg in France in the late spring/early summer of 1940 to the nearly two-dozen highly acclaimed and lauded 'centurions' who flew with JG 3.1 vol, 96 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993124 Weal, John 124 ARCTIC Bf 109 AND Bf 110 ACES Once Nazi Germany had conquered Norway in 1940, just a handful of Gruppen flying the Bf 109 and Bf 110 fighters were able to shatter all opposition and dominate the air in the Arctic Circle. Yet as the dual threats of the RAF and the Red Air Force grew, the Luftwaffe was forced to increase its fighter presence to full Geschwader strength with the formation of JG 5 Eismeer (ice-sea) in early 1942.

The struggle for the frozen skies of the arctic raged on until the end of the war as the embattled JG 5 produced some of the Eastern Front's leading aces, pilots of the caliber of Theodor Weissenberger, Heinrich Ehrler, Walter Schuck, Franz Dorr, and Jakob Norz all achieving over 100 kills. Featuring first-hand accounts from the pilots, extensive research, and illustrations of the aircraft in unique winter camouflage.1 vol, 96 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993092 Weal, Tom 092 Fw 190 Defence of the Reich Aces Renowned aviation author and artist, John Weal, presents the last volume of FW-190 Aces not previously covered in the Aircraft of the Aces series. From mid-1942 until the end of the war, German fighter pilots were deployed in the defense of the homeland in an effort to halt the near-constant bombing raids by Britain and America. This book tells their story, from the moment when the Luftwaffe began to retreat to the dying days of the Reich. Using previously unpublished photographs, this book charts the story of the men who earned their status as aces while fighting a hopeless battle to protect the land and the people they loved.
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1-993119 Young, Edward 119 F6F HELLCAT ACES OF VF-9 VF-9 was activated in March 1942 as part of Carrier Air Group (CAG) 9, one of the many air groups the US Navy was hurriedly forming in the aftermath of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Equipped with Grumman F4F Wildcats, VF-9 first saw combat during the Allied invasion of North Africa in November 1942, where the squadron engaged Vichy French fighters over Morocco.

Returning to the United States, VF-9 became one of the first squadrons to receive the Grumman F6F Hellcat and to deploy on the USS Essex, the first of its class of fleet carriers that would form the backbone of the US Navy's Fast Carrier Task Force. VF-9, the Hellcat, and the Essex all entered combat in the fall of 1943. In the hands of the squadron's pilots, and with other Navy fighter squadrons, the Hellcat proved superior to the Imperial Japanese Navy's A6M Zero, which had heretofore been the world's premier carrier fighter plane. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-993109 Young, Edward M 109 AMERICAN ACES AGAINST THE KAMIKAZE The Japanese High Command realized that the loss of Okinawa would give the Americans a base for the invasion of Japan. Its desperate response was to unleash the full force of the Special Attack Units, known in the west as the Kamikaze ('Divine Wind'). In a series of mass attacks in between April and June 1945, more than 900 Kamikaze airplanes were shot down. Conventional fighters and bombers accompanied the Special Attack Units as escorts, and to add their own weight to the attacks on the US fleet.

In the air battles leading up to the invasion of Okinawa, as well as those that raged over the island in the three months that followed, the Japanese lost more than 7,000 aircraft both in the air and on the ground. In the course of the fighting, 67 Navy, 21 Marine, and three USAAF pilots became aces. In many ways it was an uneven combat and on numerous occasions following these uneven contests, American fighter pilots would return from combat having shot down up to six Japanese airplanes during a single mission. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-994042 042 ARMOUR OF THE VIETNAM WARS Osprey 'Old' Vanguard, (8) color plates, text.1 vol, 40 pgs 1979 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995002 002 M1 ABRAMS MAIN BATTLE TANK Osprey 'NEW VANGUARD' series, (8) color plates1 vol, 48 pgs 1993 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995003 003 SHERMAN MEDIUM TANK 1942-1945 Osprey 'NEW VANGUARD' series, (8) color plates1 vol, 48 pgs 1993 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995004 004 CHURCHILL INFANTRY TANK, 1941-1951 Osprey 'NEW VANGUARD' series, (8) color plates1 vol, 48 pgs 1993 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995005 005 TIGER 1 HEAVY TANK 1942-9145 Osprey 'NEW VANGUARD' series, (8) color plates1 vol, 48 pgs 1993 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-995005 005 TIGER 1 HEAVY TANK 1942-9145 Osprey 'NEW VANGUARD' series, (8) color plates1 vol, 48 pgs 1993 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995006 006 T-72 MAIN BATTLE TANK, 1974-1993 Osprey 'NEW VANGUARD' series, (8) color plates1 vol, 48 pgs 1993 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995007 007 IS-2 HEAVY TANK 1944-1973 Osprey 'Old' Vanguard, 8 color plates and text1 vol, 48 pgs 1993 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995008 008 MATILDA INFANTRY TANK, 1938-1945 Osprey 'NEW VANGUARD' series, (8) color plates1 vol, 48 pgs 1993 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995009 009 T-34/76 MEDIUM TANK, 1941-1945 Osprey 'NEW VANGUARD' series, (8) color plates.1 vol, 48 pgs 1994 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995010 010 WARRIOR MCV 1988-1994 Osprey 'NEW VANGUARD' series, (8) color plates.1 vol, 48 pgs 1994 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995013 013 SCORPION CITV, 1972-1994 Osprey 'NEW VANGUARD' series, (8) color plates.1 vol, 48 pgs 1995 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-995013 013 SCORPION RECONNAISSANCE VEHICLE: 1972-1994 Osprey New Vanguard series includes eight color plates.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995014 014 CRUSADER CRUSIER TANK, 1939-43 Osprey 'NEW VANGUARD' series, (8) color plates.1 vol, 48 pgs 1995 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-995015 015 FLAMMPANZER:german Flamethrowers 1941-1945 Osprey 'NEW VANGUARD' series, (8) color plates.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995016 016 LEOPARD 1 MAIN BATTLE TANK, 1965-1995 Osprey 'NEW VANGUARD' series, (8) color plates.1 vol, 48 pgs 1995 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995017 017 KV-1 & 2 HEAVY TANKS 1939-45 Osprey 'NEW VANGUARD' series, (8) color plates.1 vol, 48 pgs 1996 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995018 018 M2/M3 BRADLEY:Inf. Fighting Vehicle 1983-95 Osprey 'NEW VANGUARD' series, (8) color plates.1 vol, 48 pgs 1996 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995019 019 STUG III:Assault Gun Osprey 'NEW VANGUARD' series, (8) color plates.1 vol, 48 pgs 1996 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-995019 019 STUG III:Assault Gun Osprey 'NEW VANGUARD' series, (8) color plates.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995021 021 MERKVAN MAIN BATTLE TANK 1977-1996 Osprey 'NEW VANGUARD' series, (8) color plates.1 vol, 48 pgs 1996 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995022 022 PANTHER VARIANTS 1942-45 Osprey 'NEW VANGUARD' series, (8) color plates.1 vol, 48 pgs 1996 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995026 026 GERMAN LIGHT PANZERS Osprey 'NEW VANGUARD' series, (8) color plates.1 vol, 48 pgs 1998 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995027 027 PANZERKAMPWAGEN III Osprey 'NEW VANGUARD' series, (8) color plates.1 vol, 48 pgs 1999 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995028 028 PANZERKAMPWAGEN IV Osprey 'NEW VANGUARD' series, (8) color plates.1 vol, 48 pgs 1999 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995029 029 GERMAN ARMOURED CARS & RECON HALF TRACKS Osprey 'NEW VANGUARD' series, (8) color plates.1 vol, 48 pgs 1999 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995030 030 AMTRACKS Osprey 'NEW VANGUARD' series, (8) color plates.1 vol, 48 pgs 1999 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995031 031 M-47 & M-48 PATTON TANKS:Revised edition Osprey 'NEW VANGUARD' series, (8) color plates.1 vol, 48 pgs 1999 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995033 033 M3 & M5 STUART LIGHT TANK 1940-45 Osprey 'NEW VANGUARD' series, (8) color plates.1 vol, 48 pgs 1999 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995034 034 STURMARTULLERIE & PANZERJAGERT 1939-45 Osprey 'NEW VANGUARD' series, (8) color plates.1 vol, 48 pgs 1999 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995035 035 M26/M46 PERSHING Osprey 'NEW VANGUARD' series, (8) color plates.1 vol, 48 pgs 2000 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995036 036 JAGDPANZER 'HERZER' 38, 1944-45 Osprey 'NEW VANGUARD' series, (8) color plates.1 vol, 48 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995037 037 STURMGESCHUTZ F, F8, G & IV 1942-1945 Osprey 'NEW VANGUARD' series, (8) color plates.1 vol, 48 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995038 038 ACW ARTILLRY (1) FIELD GUNS Osprey 'NEW VANGUARD' series, (8) color plates.1 vol, 48 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995039 039 PANZERKAMFWAGEN IV 1942-45 Osprey 'NEW VANGUARD' series, (8) color plates.1 vol, 48 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995042 042 BRITISH NAPOLEONIC SHIP OF THE LINE Osprey 'NEW VANGUARD' series, (8) color plates.1 vol, 48 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995043 043 SIEGE WEAPONS OF THE FAR EAST(1):AD 612-1300 Osprey 'NEW VANGUARD' series, (8) color plates.1 vol, 48 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995045 045 UNION MONITOR 1861-65 Osprey 'NEW VANGUARD' series, (8) color plates.1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995046 046 88mm FLAK 18/36/37 and PAK 43 Osprey 'NEW VANGUARD' series, (8) color plates.1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995047 047 VIKING LONGSHIP Osprey 'NEW VANGUARD' series, (8) color plates.1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995048 048 25-POUNDER FIELD GUN 1939-1972 Osprey 'NEW VANGUARD' series, (8) color plates.1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995049 049 MISSISSIPPI RIVER GUNBOATS OF THE ACW 1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995050 050 U-BOATS OF THE KAISER'S NAVY 1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995051 051 KRIEGSMARINE U-BOATS 1939-45(1) 1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995052 052 CADILLAC GAGE V100 COMMANDO 1960-71 1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995053 053 M8 GREYHOUND LIGHT ARMORED CAR 1943-90 1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995054 054 MORTARS OF WWII 1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995055 055 KRIEGSMARINE U-BOATS 1939-45(2) 1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995057 057 M10 & M36 TANK DESTROYERS 1942-53 1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995059 059 GERMAN E-BOATS 1939-45 1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995060 060 BRITISH NAPOLEONIC ARTILLERY 1792-1815(1) 1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995061 061 FIGHTING SHIPS OF THE FAR EAST(1):202BC-1419AD 1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995062 062 RENAISSANCE WAR GALLEY: 1470-1590 1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995063 063 FIGHTING SHIPS OF THE FAR EAST(2):202BC-1419AD 1 vol, 48 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995065 065 BRITISH NAPOLEONIC ARTILLERY 1792-1815(2) 1 vol, 48 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995066 066 NAPOLEON'S GUNS 1792-1815(1) 1 vol, 48 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995067 067 PANTHER MEDIUM TANK 1942-45 1 vol, 48 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995069 069 MEDIEVAL SIEGE WEAPONS 1 vol, 48 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995071 071 GERMAN BATTLESHIPS 1 vol, 48 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995072 072 AUSTRIAN NAPOLEONIC ARTILLERY 179-1810 1 vol, 48 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995073 073 M4(76MM) SHERMAN MEDIUM TANK 1 vol, 48 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995074 074 BRITISH MOTOR TORPEDO BOATS 1939-45 1 vol, 48 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995075 075 GERMAN POCKET BATTLESHIPS 1939-45 1 vol, 48 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995076 076 NAPOLEON'S GUNS 1792-1815(2) HEAVY & SIEGE GUN 1 vol, 48 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995077 077 M24 CHAFFE LIGHT TANK 1943-70 1 vol, 48 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995078 078 GREEK AND ROMAN SIEGE MACHINERY 399 BC - AD 363 Siege machinery first appeared in the West during the Carthaginian invasion of Sicily in the late-5th century BC, in the form of siege towers and battering rams. After a 50-year hiatus these weapons of war re-appeared in the Macedonian armies of Philip II and Alexander the Great, a period that saw the height of their development in the Ancient World.

The experience of warfare with both the Carthaginians during the later-3rd century BC, and Philip V of Macedon during the early-2nd century BC, finally prompted the introduction of the siege tower and the battering ram to the Roman arsenal. This title traces the development and use of these weapons across the whole of this period.

Contents: Introduction, Wheeled Towers (the siege-tower, the Helepolis of Epimachus, the Helepolis of Posidonius), Tortoises (the 'ditch-filling' tortoise, the 'digging' tortoise, the ram-tortoise, the 'borer', Hegetor's ram-tortoise), Ancillary machines (the 'sambuca', the 'tolleno'), and Roman Siege Machinery (the siege-tower, the ram-tortoise, miscellaneous shelters).1 vol, 48 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995079 079 AMERICAN HEAVY FRIGATES 1794-1826 1 vol, 48 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995081 081 GERMAN HEAVY CRUISERS 1939-45 1 vol, 48 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995082 082 V-2 BALISTIC MISSILE 1944-54 1 vol, 48 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995083 083 ARMOURED UNITS OF THE RCW(1):White & Allied 1 vol, 48 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995084 084 GERMAN LIGHT CRUISERS 1939-45 1 vol, 48 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995085 085 M60 MAIN BATTLE TANK 1961-91 1 vol, 48 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995086 086 M109 155mm SELF-PROPELLED HOWITZER 1960-2005 1 vol, 48 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995087 087 BELL UH-1 HUEY 1962-75 1 vol, 48 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995088 088 BRITISH BATTLECRUISERS 1939-45 1 vol, 48 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995089 089 GREEK AND ROMAN ARTILLERY 399 BC - AD 363 The catapult (katapeltikon) was invented under the patronage of Dionysius I, tyrant of Syracuse, in the 4th century bc. At first only the arrow-firing variant was used, and it was not until the reign of Alexander the Great that stone-projecting catapults were introduced. The Romans adopted these weapons during the Punic Wars and further developed them, before introducing the new arrow-firing ballista and stone-throwing onager. This title traces the often controversial design, development, and construction of these weapons throughout the history of the classical world.

Contents: Introduction, Arrow-firing catapult of the Greeks, Stone-projecting catapult of the Greeks, Roman artillery: Republic and Early Empire, Roman Artillery Revolution, and Conclusion. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995090 090 NAPOLEON'S NAVAL ARMAMENTS 1 vol, 48 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995091 091 GERMAN DESTROYERS 1939-45 1 vol, 48 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995093 093 MODERN ISRAELI TANKS/INF. CARRIERS 1985-2004 1 vol, 48 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995094 094 BRITISH ARTILLERY 1914-1918(1) Field Artillry 1 vol, 48 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995095 095 ARMORED UNITS OF THE RUSSIAN CIVIL WAR 1 vol, 48 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995097 097 M18 HELLCAT TANK DESTROYER 1 vol, 48 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995098 098 BRITISH ANTI-TANK ARTILLERY 1939-45 1 vol, 48 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995099 099 SPACE SHUTTLE LAUNCH SYSTEM 1972-2004 1 vol, 48 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995101 101 ZEPPELINS: GERMAN AIRSHIPS 1900-40 1 vol, 48 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995103 103 CONFEDERATE SUBS & TORPEDO VESSELS 1861-65 1 vol, 48 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995104 104 CROMWELL CRUSIER TANK 1942-50 1 vol, 48 pgs 2006 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995105 105 BRITISH ARTILLERY 1914-19 (2) HEAVY ARTILLERY 1 vol, 48 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995106 106 V-1 FLYING BUZZ BOMB 1942-52 Osprey New Vanguard series includes eight color plates.1 vol, 48 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995107 107 US ANTI-TANK ARTILLERY 1941-45 1 vol, 48 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995109 109 IMPERIAL JAPANESE NAVAL CARRIERS 1921-45 1 vol, 48 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995110 110 UNIVERSAL CARRIER 1969-48:THE BREN GUN CARRIER 1 vol, 48 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995111 111 AH-64 APACHE 1976-2005 1 vol, 48 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995112 112 CHALLENGER II MAIN BATTLE TANK 1987-2005 1 vol, 48 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995113 113 M3 LEE/GRANT MEDIUM TANK 1941-1945 1 vol, 48 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995114 114 US CARRIERS 1922-1945 1 vol, 48 pgs 2005 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995115 115 LANDING SHIP, TANK(LST) 1942-2002 1 vol, 48 pgs 2005 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995116 116 SIKORSKY UH-60 BLACK HAWK 1 vol, 48 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995117 117 JEEPS 1941-45 1 vol, 48 pgs 2005 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995118 118 US SUBMARINES 1941-45 1 vol, 48 pgs 2005 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995119 119 BRONZE AGE WAR CHARIOTS 1 vol, 48 pgs 2005 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995120 120 SCUD MISSILE & LAUNCH SYSTEM 1955-2005 1 vol, 48 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995121 121 STRYKER COMBAT VEHICLES 2002 1 vol, 48 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995122 122 HMMWV HUMVEE 1980-2005 1 vol, 48 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995123 123 SWIMMING SHERMANS 1 vol, 48 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995124 124 GERMAN BATTLECRUISERS 1914-18 1 vol, 48 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995125 125 HUEY COBRA GUNSHIPS 1 vol, 48 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995126 126 BRITISH BATTLECRUISERS 1914-18 1 vol, 48 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995127 127 GERMAN PANZERS 1914-18 1 vol, 48 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995129 129 BRITISH SUBMARINES 1 vol, 48 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995130 130 US NAVY AIRCRAFT CARRIES 1942-45 1 vol, 48 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995131 131 US FIELD ARTILLERY OF WORLD WAR II Osprey New Vanguard series includes eight color plates.1 vol, 48 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995132 132 ANCIENT GREEK WARSHIP 500-322 BC 1 vol, 48 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995133 133 BRITISH MARK IV TANK WWI 1 vol, 48 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995134 134 RED SAM:SA-2 GUIDELINE ANTI-MISSILE MISSILE 1 vol, 48 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995135 135 IMPERIAL JAPANESE NAVY SUBMARINES 1941-45 1 vol, 48 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995136 136 CHURCHILL CROCODILE FLAMETHROWER Osprey New Vanguard series includes eight color plates.1 vol, 48 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995138 138 US NUCLEAR SUBS 1 vol, 48 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995139 139 SHERMAN CRAB FLAIL TANK 1 vol, 48 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995140 140 ARMORED TRAINS 1 vol, 48 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995141 141 SHERMAN FIREFLY 1 vol, 48 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995142 142 TUDOR WARSHIP(1) 1 vol, 48 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995143 143 US CRUISERS 1883-1908 1 vol, 48 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995144 144 UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES 1 vol, 48 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995145 145 BRITISH SUBMARINES OF WORLD WAR I 1 vol, 48 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995146 146 IMPERIAL JAPANESE NAVY BATTLESHIPS 1941-45 1 vol, 48 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995148 148 US PATROL TORPEDO BOATS 1 vol, 48 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995150 150 WAR ELEPHANTS 1 vol, 48 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995151 151 KRIEGSMARINE COASTAL FORCES 1 vol, 48 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995152 152 T-80 STANDARD TANK 1 vol, 48 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995153 153 M551 SHERIDAN 1 vol, 48 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995154 154 BRITISH BATTLESHIPS 1939-45 (1) 1 vol, 48 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995155 155 BRITISH AIRSHIPS 1905-1930 1 vol, 48 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995156 156 KRIEGSMARINE AUXILARY CRUISERS 1 vol, 48 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995157 157 LANDING CRAFT, INFANTRY AND FIRE SUPPORT 1 vol, 48 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995158 158 T-62 MAIN BATTLE TANK 1965-2005 1 vol, 48 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995159 159 STAGHOUND ARMORED CAR 1942-62 1 vol, 48 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995160 160 BRITISH BATTLESHIPS 1939-45 (2) 1 vol, 48 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995161 161 SHIPS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY NAVY 1 vol, 48 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995162 162 US Destroyers 1934-1945 Pre-War Classes 1 vol, 48 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995163 163 BRITISH DESTROYERS 1892-1918 1 vol, 48 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995164 164 GERMAN BATTLESHIPS 1914-18 (1) 1 vol, 48 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995165 165 US Destroyers 1942-45:Wartime Classes 1 vol, 48 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995166 166 British Motor Gun Boats 1939-45 1 vol, 48 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995191 Battistelli, Pier Paolo 191 ITALIAN LIGHT TANKS 1919-45 The Italian army, unlike those of the British and French, did not use tanks in combat during World War I and, by November 1918, only one training unit equipped with French Schneider and Renault tanks had been formed. Consequently, during the 1920s the Italian army had just one single tank type in its armored inventory -- the Fiat 3000. Only in 1927 was the first tank unit formed as a branch of the infantry and not as an independent organization, while the cavalry rejected the idea of both tanks and armored cars and decided to stand by the use of horses for its mounted units.

Between 1933 and March 1939, a further 2,724 CV 33 / L 3 tanks were built, 1,216 of which were exported all over the world. By the time Italy entered the war in June 1940, the army had 1,284 light tanks, 855 of which were in combat units, including three armored divisions. Variants of the CV 33 / L 3 tanks included flame-throwers, bridge-layers, recovery vehicles, and a radio command tank. Some L 3 tanks were still in use in 1945, by both the Germans and the German-allied Italian units of the Repubblica Sociale.1 vol, 48 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995195 Battistelli, Pier Paolo 195 ITALIAN MEDIUM TANKS Several factors delayed and greatly hampered the development of an Italian medium tank during World War II. The first was the strategic stance of the country, focussed on a war against neighboring countries such as France and Yugoslavia, and ill-prepared for a war in the Western Desert. Since these European countries bordered with Italy in mountainous areas, light tanks were preferred as these were deemed much more suitable for the narrow roads and bridges of the Alps. Furthermore, development was hampered by the limited number of Italian industries, whose production was also heavily fragmented.

All these factors delayed the development of the first prototype of an Italian medium tank - the M 11 - which would only appear in 1937 and did not enter production until 1939. Although technically inferior to their German and Allied counterparts in 1941-43, the Italian M tanks proved to be quite effective when used by experienced crews with adequate combat tactics. In fact, their major shortcoming actually proved to be their limited production figures. While production was limited, innovation was not and, between 1941 and 1943, several experiments were carried out on the Italian tanks that produced interesting prototypes such as the anti-aircraft semovente.
1 vol, 48 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995307 Budzbon, Przemyslaw 307 THE POLISH NAVY 1918-45: From the Polish-Soviet War to World War II Detailed account describes the Polish Navy's origins and contribution to the WWII Allied war effort. In exile, the Polish Navy operated not only their own ships, but also Royal Navy warships, including a cruiser, destroyers, submarines, and motor torpedo boats which fought alongside the Allies in the Battle of the Atlantic, the Arctic Convoys, and at the Normandy landings.

The newly independent Polish navy was created in 1920, initially with six ex-German torpedo boats. However, after German-Soviet exercises off the Polish coast in 1924, funding for warships was hastily allocated. Two destroyers and three submarines were built in France but, disappointed with their quality, Poland ordered new ships, mostly from British and Dutch shipyards.

By summer 1939, the Polish Navy comprised four destroyers, five submarines, one minelayer, six minesweepers, and a handful of lesser ships. Although the Grom-class destroyers were two of the fastest and best-armed destroyers of the war, the tiny Polish fleet would stand little chance against the Kriegsmarine, and on 30 August, three destroyers were dispatched to Britain, followed by two submarines that escaped internment. The remaining Polish surface fleet was sunk by September 3rd.1 vol, 48 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995169 Burr, Lawrence 169 US FAST BATTLESHIPS - 1936-47 The North Carolina and South Dakota classes This volume details the design, construction, and operation of the first six of the ten US fast battleships, two of the North Carolina class and four of the South Dakota class. These six battleships were all authorized in 1936 and were the first vessels built in the US since 1923. Consequently, these ships benefitted from enormous technological leaps, with improvements in ship design, power, armor, armament and the single most important improvement the use of radar guided fire control helping to change the course of the war in the Pacific. Packed with first-hand accounts, battle reports, and specially created artwork this book tells the story of these war-winning vessels.
1 vol, 48 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995172 Burr, Lawrence 172 US FAST BATTLESHIPS - 1938-91 The Iowa class In 1938, the United States abandoned the constraints imposed by the Washington Treaty and began work on a new class of super-battleships. This book covers the design, construction, and employment of the four Iowa-class battleships, the largest in the American fleet. During World War II, they served as guards for the aircraft carriers and their bombardments provided cover for the numerous landings in the Pacific. At the war's end, the Japanese signed their surrender on the decks of an Iowa-class battleship, the USS Missouri.

After World War II, the ships continued to serve, providing support during Korea, Vietnam, and even the first Gulf War. This book tells the full story of the greatest of the American battleships.1 vol, 48 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995261 Cappellano, Filippo 261 ITALIAN ARMOURED & RECONNAISSANCE CARS 1911-45 The first Italian armored cars were used in the war in Libya in 1911-12 against the Ottoman Empire. With few tanks being developed, the Italians relied instead on the development of more mobile armored cars like the Ansaldo Lancia 1 Z, during World War I, but post-war the army, focusing on the Alpine battlegrounds of Italy's northern borders, did not consider armored cars suitable for reconnaissance duties.

The experience of the Spanish Civil War would provide the much needed last push for the Italians to develop modern armored cars. The result were the famous AB 41-43 models, which fought against the British in North Africa and Marshall Tito's forces in Yugoslavia, along with other vehicles such as the AS 36 light armored car.

Using detailed color plates and contemporary photographs, this book examines the development of the Italian armored car in the two world wars and the inter-war years, from the deserts of North Africa to the slopes of the Alps.1 vol, 48 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995175 Christley, Jim 175 US SUBMARINES 1900-35 This book covers US submarine development and operation during the first third of the 20th century, a time when the submarine moved from a small vessel of limited range and tactical strength to a far ranging force. It also covers the little-told story of the United States' submarine force during World War I, and the lessons they learned that would be passed on to future generations of submariners. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995225 D'Amato, Raffaele 225 REPUBLICAN ROMAN WARSHIPS 509-27 BC The birth of the mighty Roman Navy was anchored in the Romans' extraordinary ability to absorb and perfect the technology of other states and empires. This is the story of the design, development and operation of the Republican Roman warship in the age of the conquest of the Mediterranean.

Covers from the first Roman naval adventure of 394 BC and the Punic Wars, to Pompey's operations against the Cilician Pirates and Caesar's victorious naval campaigns in Armorica, concluding with the consolidation of the Mediterranean Sea as Mare Nostrum with the battle of Actium in 31 BC. Archaeological photography, including exciting new finds, such as the Roman warship rosta (rams) found in the Aegates Islands, accompany lavish artistic reconstructions in illustrating the ships of the first Roman navy. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995230 D'amato, Raffaele 230 IMPERIAL ROMAN WARSHIPS 27 BC-193 AD The Roman Empire was not only built by the strength of the legions but also by a navy that was the most powerful maritime force ever to have existed. It was the presence of this fleet that secured the trade routes and maintained the communications within the huge Empire. The superior design of their warships, coupled with skilled naval commanders such as Agrippa, Sextus Pompeius, and Pontus Euxinus, gave the Roman Empire a formidable navy that could defend the coasts of the three continents under the rule of the Caesars.

Featuring archaeological photography and lavish artistic reconstructions, this book reveals the design and development history of Rome's naval force at the height of its Imperial power. As well as examining its warships, it reveals the navy's structure and the tactics that were developed to make the most of Rome's naval design superiority. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995244 D'Amato, Raffaele 244 IMPERIAL ROMAN WARSHIPS 193-565 AD The period of relative peace enjoyed by the Roman Empire in its first two centuries ended with the Marcomannic Wars. The following centuries saw near-constant warfare, which brought new challenges for the Roman Navy -- not only patrolling the Mediterranean but also fighting against invaders with real naval skill such as Genseric and his Vandals.

With research from newly discovered shipwrecks and archaeological finds as well as the rich contemporary source material, this study examines the equipment and tactics used by the navy and the battles they fought in this tumultuous period, which includes the fall of Rome and the resurgence of the Eastern Empire under Justinian the Great.

Includes illustrations, carefully researched ship profiles, and maps, this is the third volume in Osprey's Roman Warships miniseries.1 vol, 48 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995185 D'Angina, James 185 LAV-25 The Marine Corps' Light Armored Vehicle The Light Armored Vehicle 25 (LAV-25) has played a significant role in transforming United States Marine Corps doctrine since its introduction in the early 1980s. The Marine Corps' Light Armored Vehicle program was based on the proven Swiss MOWAG Piranha series of 4x4, 6x6, and 8x8 wheeled vehicles. However, developing organizational units, tactics, and employment of the weapon system within the force structure of the Marine Corps proved to be more of a challenge than fielding the weapon system. This resulted in multiple re-designations for LAV units within the Corps. The LAV first saw combat in Panama during Operation Just Cause and LAV-25s have fought in every major conflict since, including Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. This book covers the design, development, and deployment of this successful vehicle. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995273 Davies, Jonathan 273 THE MEDIEVAL CANNON 1326-1494 The book will focus on the technology and tactics of early European artillery on both sea and land, and assess its impact on medieval warfare.

The first illustration of a cannon in Europe can be dated quite precisely to 1326. This book explores the development of gunpowder, the earliest appearance of cast-bronze cannon in Western Europe, followed by the design and development of the wrought-iron cannon.

The wrought-iron hoop-and-stave method of barrel construction was a system that came to dominate medieval artillery design both large and small until the end of the 15th century, and saw the cannon used not only as a prestige weapon, but start to be used as a practical and terrifying weapon on the medieval battlefield. In 1453, the Ottomans' conquest of Constantinople, with their extensive artillery, marked the triumph of medieval firepower.1 vol, 48 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978121 Davies, Peter 121 F9F PANTHER vs COMMUNIST AAA: Korea 1950-53 Both opponents' tactics and gunnery are explored in depth in this study that contains full-color illustrations, including cockpit scenes and armament views. Also includes a detailed analysis of the US Navy Panthers' loss rates and their causes.

The F9F Panther, originally designed as a jet fighter, in April 1951 became the first jet to launch from a carrier with bombs loaded, using them to destroy a crucial railway bridge at Songjin. The Panther's four 20 mm guns were considered to be very effective for flak suppression and these aircraft were used as escorts for propeller-driven AD Skyraider and F4U Corsair attack aircraft. However, later in 1951, flak damage to Panthers increased as the Chinese established better AAA weapons to defend key transport routes. The communist AAA crews had heavy guns of 37 mm caliber and above. Gunners could use optical height finders, predictors, and in many cases radar control. They learned to conceal their weapons in civilian buildings, use wires to bring aircraft down, and set up false targets as flak traps.1 vol, 48 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995263 de Groot, Bouko 263 DUTCH NAVIES OF THE 80 YEARS' WAR: 1568-1648 The tiny new state of the United Provinces of the Netherlands won its independence from the mighty Spanish empire by fighting and winning the Eighty Years' War, from 1568 and 1648. In this long conflict, warfare on water played a much bigger role in determining the ultimate victor.

The fleet helped carve out a new empire, growing national income to such levels that it could continue the costly war for independence. Yet it was in coastal and inland waters that the most decisive battles were fought. Arguably the most decisive Spanish siege (Leiden, 1574) was broken by a fleet sailing to the rescue across flooded polders, and the battle of Nieuwpoort in 1600, the largest successful invasion fleet before World War II, was one of the most decisive battle in western history.

Using detailed full color artwork, this book shows how the Dutch navies fought worldwide in their war of independence, from Brazil to Indonesia, and from the Low Countries to Angola.1 vol, 48 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995177 Doherty, Richard illust by Henry Morshead 177 HUMBER LIGHT RECONNAISSANCE CAR 1941-45 The iconic vehicle of the British Army's Reconnaissance Corps during World War II, the Humber Light Reconnaissance Car (LRC) saw service in several theaters of war between 1941 and 1945. The Humber LRC gave excellent service to the Reconnaissance Corps with its agility, speed and height proving to be invaluable assets to the units that operated it. Using numerous photographs, and newly commissioned artwork, this book looks at the development of the LRC, its use by the Reconnaissance Corps and its importance to British infantry divisions in the theater in which it served1 vol, 48 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995250 Donnell, Clayton 250 MAGINOT LINE GUN TURRETS: And French Gun Turret Development 1880-1940 The Maginot Line was one of the most advanced networks of fortifications in history. Built in the aftermath of World War I, and stretching along the French eastern border from Belgium to Switzerland, it was designed to prevent German troops from ever setting foot on French soil again.

Its primary defensive weapons were the gun turrets. Beginning development in the 1870s and improving on German designs, they were constructed out of steel wedges and could revolve and disappear from sight after firing, making them impervious to enemy bombardment. They were deadly accurate and created havoc on the German units that attacked the line during their invasion of France in 1940.

This fully illustrated study will examine the technical details of the French artillery turrets. It will show the evolution of the design of the guns and turrets used in the French forts before and during World War I, then those built exclusively for the Maginot Line to give a comprehensive overview of the weapons designed to protect France from invasion.1 vol, 48 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995023 Dunstan, Simon 023 CHALLENGER MAIN BATTLE TANK 1982-97 The successor to the Chieftain from the 1960's, work began in 1976 on development of a new MBT specifically for the Iranian army, who needed a more capable tank than the Chieftain to suit their climatic and geographical conditions. However, once the revolution occurred in 1979 the British army was reluctantly forced to accept this new design themselves.

Once in service there were technical problems resulting in various modifications. However, the Challenger would go on to great success in the Gulf War, playing crucial roles in both Desert Storm and Desert Sabre operations. This book examines this tank in detail, evaluating its performance both on the test range and in the field of battle.1 vol, 48 pgs 1997 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995267 Dunstan, Simon 267 FRENCH ARMOUR IN VIETNAM 1945-54 French experience with armor in Indo-China dated back to 1919, when it sent FT-17s to the colony, followed by a variety of armored cars.

After World War II, French troops were equipped with a motley collection of American and cast-off British equipment until the outbreak of war in Korea saw an increase in military aid. This included large numbers of the M24 Chaffee light tank, along with amphibious vehicles such as the M29C Weasel and LVT4 Buffalo, to conduct operations in coastal and inland areas that the Viet Minh had previously thought immune to attack. France's armor was a key part of the battle against the Viet Minh right up until the last stand at Dien Bien Phu. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995174 Elward, Brad 174 Nimitz-Class Aircraft Carriers The Nimitz class aircraft carrier is the ultimate symbol of the United States superpower status. A true behemoth, this is an unsurpassed weapons platform that overshadows all of its nearest rivals. A history of the world's largest aircraft carriers, with runways over 300 meters long, this book looks at the development and deployment of the nuclear-powered Nimitz class aircraft carriers from 1975 when the USS Nimitz, the lead ship of the class, was commissioned, to the present day. All of the class are still operational and the tenth and last of the class, the USS George H. W. Bush, was commissioned in 2009.

Here, Brad Elward provides a detailed overview of their design and development, highlighting their unique features, from jet blast deflectors to cutting edge radar systems, and a history of the Nimitz class in service, from deployment in the Gulf during Operation Desert Storm, through to the enforcement of the no fly zone over Bosnia.
1 vol, 48 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995211 Elward, Brad 211 US COLD WAR AIRCRAFT CARRIERS: Forrestal, Kitty Hawk and Enterprise Classes The Forrestal class (Forrestal, Saratoga, Ranger, and Independence) was the first completed class of US Navy supercarriers, so-named for their 25% size increase over the World War II-era carriers such as the Midway class, and the strength of their air wings (80-100 aircraft, compared to 65-75 for the Midway, and fewer than 50 for the Essex class).

Design-wise, the Forrestals were a huge improvement over their predecessors, being more stable and comfortable, while maintaining advancements such as the armored flight decks that had been introduced with the Midway.

The Kitty Hawk class was an improvement on the Forrestal-class designs, and four were built in the 1960s - Kitty Hawk, Constellation, America and John F. Kennedy. These were even longer than the Forrestals, and fitted with advanced defensive weapons systems and an improved elevator layout.

All nine of the carriers covered by this volume are icons, and hold a much-respected place in US naval history. They are also some of the more well-known vessels outside of the military, for their long service histories, as well as for some of the more unfortunate events that seem to follow them.1 vol, 48 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995240 Estes, Kenneth 240 M50 ONTOS AND M56 SCORPION 1956-70: US Tank Destroyers of the Vietnam War Designed in the 1950s, the US Marines' M50 Ontos and the US Army's M56 Scorpion were both intended to be fast, light, air-droppable tank-killers for the Cold War battlefield - an answer to the cumbersome and ineffective World War II-vintage tanks that had taken to the battlefield during the Korean War.

Although they shared the aim of bringing light, mobile, and lethal antitank firepower to the infantry the two vehicles varied wildly in design to cater for their unique mission demands. They first saw service in the Lebanon intervention of 1958 but it was in the Vietnam War that they made their name, with the M50 Ontos seeing intense combat action in the Battle of Hue in 1968.

Detailed illustrations and expert analysis provide a comprehensive history of these deadly antitank vehicles, from early development through to their combat history and the eventual disbandment of the Marine Corps' last antitank battalion with M50A1s in 1971.1 vol, 48 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995197 Estes, Kenneth W 197 M103 HEAVY TANK 1950-74 The T43 design represented the pinnacle of US Army tank engineering of the late 1940s. The heavy tank proved fairly popular with its crews, who above all respected the powerful armament it carried. The outbreak of war in Korea brought a rush order in December 1950 which led to a complete production run of 300 vehicles.

After 1951, the Marine Corps alone retained confidence in the heavy tank program, investing its scarce funds in the improvements necessary to bring about its fielding after a hurried production run in midst of the 'tank crisis' of the year 1950-51. The eventual retirement of the M103 in 1972, over 20 years after manufacture and after 14 years of operational service, demonstrated the soundness of its engineering.

It may have been the unwanted 'ugly duckling' of the Army, which refrained from naming the M103 alone of all its postwar tanks. For the Marine Corps, it served the purpose defined for it in 1949 until the automotive and weapons technology of the United States could produce viable alternatives. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995216 Estes. Kenneth 216 SUPER-HEAVY TANKS OF WORLD WAR II The super-heavy tanks of World War II are heirs to the siege machine tradition - a means of breaking the deadlock of ground combat. As a class of fighting vehicle, they began with the World War I concept of the search for a 'breakthrough' tank, designed to cross enemy lines. It is not surprising that the breakthrough tank projects of the period prior to World War II took place in the armies that suffered the most casualties of the Great War (Russia, France, Germany).

All of the principal Axis and Allied nations eventually initiated super-heavy development projects, with increasingly heavy armor and armament. Much as the casualties of World War I prompted the original breakthrough tank developments, as Germany found itself on the defensive, with diminishing operational prospects and an increasingly desperate leadership, so too did its focus turn to the super-heavy tanks that could turn the tide back in their favor.

Contents: Introduction; Design and Development; Operational History; Conclusion and Analysis; and Index.
1 vol, 48 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978122 Fields, Nic 122 ATHENIAN TRIREME vs PERSIAN TRIREME: The Graeco-Persian Wars 499-449 BC Compares and contrasts the form, construction, design, maneuverability, and tactical deployment of the opposing triremes, aided by usual Osprey excellence of illustrations. The decks of these warships held the fighting complement of Greek citizen hoplites, Scythian archers, and Persian marines, and learn why the Greeks placed a bounty of 10,000 drachmae on the head of Artemisia - the Karian queen and Persian admiral, and the only woman among Xerxes' commanders.1 vol, 48 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995100 Fletcher, David 100 BRITISH MARK I TANK 1916 In 1915 a machine christened Little Willie changed the way that wars were fought. Little Willie was a fully tracked armoured vehicle that could break a trench system. Its development was completed in December 1915, but by then it had already been superseded by an improved design, Mother. This was the first rhomboid tank, and the prototype for the Mark 1 which would influence a whole generation of tank building. This book details the development of the Mark I, and its surprise arrival in France in the middle of 1916 during the closing weeks of the battles of the Somme. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995178 Fletcher, David 178 MARK V TANK The rhomboid shape symbolized the British tank of World War I, and the Mark V proved influential enough to make a strong claim to be the tank that won the Great War. Tank expert David Fletcher examines the technological developments that made this tank excel where others had failed, the reasons and why it gave the British the upper hand over the Germans on the battlefield. Accompanied by detailed artwork showing the design changes that allowed the Mark V to breach the widest German trenches, this title is an excellent resource for the study of the armor of World War I.
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1-995189 Fletcher, David 189 THE ROLLS-ROYCE ARMOURED CAR The first Rolls-Royce armored car was a privately owned vehicle fitted with a machine-gun and a limited amount of armour plate, used by the Royal Naval Air Service in Flanders in 1914. By 1915, nearly 100 had been built and turned over to the Army. From then on, as Sir Albert Stern said 'They searched the world for war', operating as far apart as the northwest frontier of India, the Middle East and southern Africa. The cars were fast, quiet, and reliable but above all powerful. 'A Rolls in the desert is above rubies,' said Lawrence of Arabia.

After World War I, the War Office continued to produce the Rolls-Royce while tinkering with the design. These further cars served all across the Empire, including in Ireland and even later Shanghai, returning for a final brief appearance in the early stages of World War II. This book tells the complete story of the Rolls-Royce Armoured Car, following its design and development as it fought from theater to theater during World War I and the turbulent inter-war years. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995207 Fletcher, David 207 MEDIUM MARK A WHIPPET This title looks at the Medium Mark A Whippet, one of the most successful British tanks of World War I and, when placed alongside existing titles covering the Mark I, Mark IV and Mark V, completes the New Vanguard series' coverage of the major British tanks of the war.

The evolution of the Whippet is examined in detail, from design and development to mechanical details and crew duties, and information on the operational use of the vehicle is drawn from war diaries and battalion records.

The Whippet was involved in several well-known incidents that will be presented in this volume, including the clash at Cachy on April 24, 1918, the actions of the 6th Battalion tank known as 'Musical Box' on August 8, 1918, and Sewell's Victoria Cross-winning exploits with the 3rd Battalion on August 29, 1918. Mention will also be made of the Whippet's involvement with the Tank Corps' expedition to Russia.

In addition to this examination of the Mark A Whippet is a study of the other Medium tanks up to the end of the war: the Medium B, Medium C, Medium D and the experimental American Studebaker tank.

Contents
* Introduction
* Design and Development
* Operational History
* Conclusion and Analysis
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1-995217 Fletcher, David 217 BRITISH LIGHT TANKS 1927-45: Marks I-VI This is the definitive study of British light tanks of the Second World War. The author draws upon a vast and comprehensive body of archival information and research to explore their technical characteristics and combat performance. The title focuses largely on the very widely used Mark VI, but also covers all the variants that preceded it.

The type was truly ubiquitous, equipping the British Army in France, the Western Desert regions, Norway, Sumatra, Persia and India. This book chronicles various experiments and improvisations carried out on the design of these tanks. It ends with coverage of the final model, the Mark VIC, and details of the experimental Lloyd airborne light tank of 1942, which has a number of features in common with the better-known Vickers-Armstrongs designs. Augmented by original photographs and technical drawings, this title is essential for anybody interested in the development of British armored vehicles.

Contents: Introduction; Design and Development; Operational History; and Conclusion and Analysis.1 vol, 48 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995272 Fletcher, David 272 CHURCHILL INFANTRY TANK Covers all seven Marks of Churchill gun tank with variations and the curious self-propelled gun of 1941/42, but not the so-called 'Funnies' or the armored recovery vehicle variants.

It begins with the prototype tank A20, which has not been covered in any detail before, then go on to look at all seven Marks of Churchill, in particular their different guns. This book will also look at the tank's service in Russia and later with the Irish, Jordanian and Australian Armies. It will also feature on the disastrous Dieppe raid of August 1942, ending with a brief look at the Black Prince or super Churchill which was only developed up to the prototype stage at the end of World War II.

The Churchill was built outside the normal process of British tanks and the Department of Tank Design under the watchful eye of the Prime Minister, after whom it was named, by a firm with no previous experience of tank production. Despite being condemned as unsuitable and more than once being scheduled to be replaced by a better design, this never actually happened. It remained in production and ultimately vindicated itself since, although it was slow and noisy it was found to have superior climbing ability and thicker frontal armor than the vaunted German Tiger.

Its classification as an Infantry Tank has been extensively criticized although recently one or two authors, notably Americans, seem to have revised their views on this and even Field Marshal Montgomery, who advocated a Universal Tank to fulfill all roles, found the Churchill a useful tank on many occasions, particularly considering its ability to absorb punishment.1 vol, 48 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995282 Gsleotti. Mark 282 Combat Vehicles of Russia's Special Forces - Spetsnaz, airborne, Arctic and interior troops Elite forces need elite vehicles. As Vladimir Putin has devoted effort and funds into modernising Russia's armed forces and turning them into an instrument geared not just for defending the Motherland but also projecting power beyond its borders, Russia has seen a growing emphasis on special and specialist forces. Traditionally, the elite Spetsnaz commandos had to make do with regular vehicles or civilian-based 'technicals', not least to conceal their presence (or, indeed, very existence). Now, increasingly at the forefront of Russian power projection, the Spetsnaz are acquiring more capable, versatile vehicles, such as the paratroopers' BTR-D personnel carrier, and also experimenting with exotic, specialist new acquisitions, such as the Chaborz M-3 buggy and Yamaha Grizzly all-terrain vehicle.

The other elite branches of Russia's forces, such as the Arctic-warfare troops of the 200th Independent Motor Rifle Brigade, the paratroopers of the Air Assault Troops (VDV), the Naval Infantry, and the elite units of the security forces are also developing and fielding new vehicles for their specialist roles, from combat snowmobiles to urban-warfare vehicles. From highly-mobile LMVs able to operate in the deserts of Syria or the streets of Ukraine, through dedicated fire-support vehicles such as the air-droppable Sprut-SD or the massive BMPT 'Terminator', to amphibious tanks and drone-equipped security trucks, these are the workhorses of Russia's special forces. This study explores all these combat vehicles in detail, combining expert analysis from Russia expert Mark Galeotti with highly accurate full-colour illustrations and photographs.
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1-995206 Guardia, Mike 206 US ARMY AND MARINE CORPS MRAPs: Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles The Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle is the newest land warfare system in the United States Army and Marine Corps inventory. Designed to meet the challenges of operating in a counterinsurgency environment, the MRAP has taken survivability to a new level. MRAPs are currently manufactured by three companies: BAE Systems, Navistar International Military Group, and Force Protection Inc.

Each company manufactures an MRAP according to one of three classifications set by the US Department of Defense: Category I, Category II, or Category III. The Category I MRAPs are designed for urban combat. Category II covers the MRAPs designed for convoy security, medical evacuation, and explosive ordnance disposal. The Category III MRAP performs the same function as Category II but is designed to carry more personnel.

Since their introduction in 2007, MRAPs have performed remarkably in the asymmetric warfare environment. Their unique design and survivability characteristics have saved the lives hundreds of soldiers who otherwise would have been lost to landmines or IED attacks. As with any combat system, however, the MRAP is not without its drawbacks. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995234 Hampshire, Edward 234 BRITISH GUIDED MISSILE DESTROYERS: County-Class, Type 82, Type 42 and Type 45 In the years after World War II, new guided missile technology offered surface ships the chance to destroy airborne threats from afar, thereby preserving their role in naval warfare. This book examines the technology and combat performance of Britain's guided missile destroyers over half a century.

Uniquely among modern destroyers, three of these classes have been tested in battle against the aircraft and missiles of another modern navy -- in the Falklands War -- as well as being deployed during the Gulf War. Written by an expert on British naval technology, this book assess the changing technology of the Royal Navy's destroyers over half a century, including an examination of the Royal Navy's newest and most capable warship, the Type 45.1 vol, 48 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995242 Hampshire, Edward 242 SOVIET COLD WAR GUIDED MISSILE CRUISERS Heavily armed and formidable, guided missile cruisers formed the core of the Soviet Navy during the Cold War. From the last class of conventional Sverdlov-class cruisers through to increasingly complex and formidable missile cruisers, these ships ensured that NATO took the Soviet naval threat seriously. Soviet Cold War Guided Missile Cruisers covers all classes of these impressive warships, from the early Sverdlov through the Kynda, Kresta, Kara, and Slava to the enormous Kirov classes.

Together, these vessels marked the apogee of Soviet naval technology and capability and they remain today the largest non-aircraft carrier warships built since 1945. Containing material previously only available in Russian and fully researched from specialist defense journals, this comprehensive volume examines the design, development, and intended role of these impressive, hi-tech warships, and recounts their dramatic operational history as NATO and Soviet warships faced off against each other during the long Cold War at sea. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995260 Hampshire, Edward 260 SOVIET CRUISE MISSILE SUBMARINES OF THE COLD WAR The Soviet Union's cruise missile submarines from the modified Whiskey, to the Oscar II classes were among the most formidable vessels of the Cold War. They were initially designed to carry land attack nuclear-tipped cruise missiles designed to strike targets on the eastern coast of the United States.

By the late 1960s, however, submarine-launched ballistic missiles made the nuclear land-attack mission unnecessary, so existing classes were converted to the 'carrier killer' role, armed with anti-ship cruise missiles designed to destroy US super-carriers and other important naval targets.

This fully illustrated study examines these powerful machines that were some of the largest and fastest submarines ever built. If war had broken out, they would have been at the forefront of the Soviet Navy's campaign to destroy NATO's sea power and cut America's sea link with Europe.1 vol, 48 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995277 Hampshire, Edward 277 BRITISH AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT SHIPS: From Suez to the Falklands and the Present Day Amphibious assault ships have been at the center of nearly all of Britain's expeditionary campaigns since World War II, from the Suez crisis of 1956 to operations as far afield as Borneo (1963-66), the Falklands (1982), Sierra Leone (2000), and Iraq (2003).

In major operations such as Suez and the Falklands, the use of amphibious assault ships was essential to the military success of the campaigns. The Suez Crisis saw two of the Royal Navy's former light fleet carriers converted into 'commando carriers' to specialize in amphibious warfare. In the 1960s these were followed by the famous Fearless class ships - the first purpose-built amphibious assault ships in the Royal Navy. With an internal dock, headquarters capability, and multiple landing craft, these 'Landing Platform Docks' were built to project power around the world. When the Falklands were invaded, HMS Fearless was the key to the successful landing in San Carlos.

In the 1990s, a new generation was ordered: the helicopter carrier HMS Ocean and the Albion class LPDs. In recent years Ocean, Albion, and Bulwark have been the largest fighting ships of the Royal Navy and have acted as the navy's flagships, as well as being perhaps the most versatile ships in the navy.1 vol, 48 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995287 Hampshire, Edward 287 Soviet Cold War Attack Submarines: Nuclear classes from November to Akula History of the nuclear-powered attack submarines built and operated by the Soviet Union in the Cold War, including design, development, and deployment of each class of these formidable craft as they developed throughout the Cold War period.

The November class, which were the Soviet Union's first nuclear submarines, had originally been designed to fire a single enormous nuclear-tipped torpedo but were eventually completed as boats firing standard torpedoes. The Alfa class were perhaps the most remarkable submarines of the Cold War: titanium-hulled (which was light and strong but extremely expensive and difficult to weld successfully), crewed with only thirty men due to considerable automation and 30% faster than any US submarines, they used a radical liquid lead-bismuth alloy in the reactor plant.

The Victor class formed the backbone of the Soviet nuclear submarine fleet in the 1970s and 1980s, as hunter-killer submarines began to focus on tracking and potentially destroying NATO ballistic missile submarines. The Sierra classes were further titanium-hulled submarines and the single Mike-class submarine was an experimental type containing a number of innovations. Finally, the Akula class were being constructed as the Cold War ended, and these boats form the mainstay of the Russian nuclear attack submarine fleet today
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1-995243 Harmse, Kyle and Dunstan, Simon 243 SOUTH AFRICAN ARMOUR OF THE BORDER WAR 1975-89 The Border War saw the biggest armored battles in Africa since World War II. Starting as a counter-insurgency operation by the South African Defense Force (SADF) against the South West Africa People's Organization, South Africa became embroiled in the complex Angolan Civil War, where they came up against enemies well supplied with equipment and armored vehicles from the Soviet Union.

With the aid of illustrations and photographs, this study details the characteristics, capabilities and performance of the wide variety of armored vehicles deployed by the SADF, from the Eland armored car to the Ratel infantry combat vehicle and the Olifant tank. Designed for the unique conditions of the region, South Africa's armour was distinctive and innovative, and has influenced the design of counterinsurgency armored vehicles around the world.1 vol, 48 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995108 Henry, Chris and Illust. by Brian Delf 108 ENGLISH CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY 1642-51 At the beginning of the English Civil War it was clear that artillery was to play a significant part in the conflict, as so many battles were fought by siege. Both Royalists and Parliamentarians raced to capture ordnance stores in urban areas such as London and Hull, realising that they would prove strategically decisive in the siege warfare that later developed. Illustrated with superb colour plates by Brian Delf, this book gives the reader an overview of the types of weapon used in this conflict and, more generally, how artillery was actually used in the seventeenth century.

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1-995320 Herder, Brian 320 US NAVY PROTECTED CRUISERS 1883-1918 The first three 'ABC' cruisers (Atlanta, Boston, and Chicago) were the first steel warships built for the US Navy, whose 1880s-1890s technological and cultural transformation was so total it is now remembered as the 'New Navy'. This small fleet was joined by a succession of new and distinctive protected cruisers, culminating in the famous and powerful Olympia. These 11 protected cruisers formed the backbone of the early US steel navy, and were in the front line of the US victory in the 1898 Spanish-American War. All 11 protected cruisers are depicted in meticulously-researched color illustrations with one depicting the Olympia deploying her full sail rig. Includes specs and rare photos plus full descriptions.1 vol, 48 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995293 Herder, Brian 293 US NAVY GUNBOATS For more than half a century, American gunboats were the ships often responsible for policing small crises and provided deterrence and fast-response capabilities around the world - showing the flag, landing armed parties, patrolling river and littoral areas, and protecting ex-pats. They were often the United States' most-visible and constant military presence in far-flung foreign lands, and were most closely associated with the Far East, particularly the Philippines and China. Most famous, of course, was the multinational Yangtze Patrol.

Many US gunboats were built, purchased, or reassembled overseas, where they usually served out their entire careers, never coming within 7,000 miles of the national homeland which they served. Numerous gunboats were captured from the Spanish during the 1898 war, many being raised from shallow graves, refurbished, and commissioned into USN service.

The classic haunt of US gunboats was the Asiatic Station of China and the Philippines. Gunboat service overseas was typically exotic and the sailors' lives were often exciting and unpredictable. The major operational theaters associated with the US gunboats were the pre-1898 cruises and patrols of the earliest steel gunboats, the Spanish-American War of 1898 (both the Philippines and the Caribbean), the guerilla wars of the early 20th century Philippines and Latin America, the Asiatic Fleet and Yangtze Patrol of the 1890s-1930s, and finally World War II, which largely entailed operations in China, the Philippines, the Dutch East Indies, Alaska, and on convoy routes. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995271 Herder, Brian Lane 271 US NAVY BATTLESHIPS 1886-98: The Pre-Dreadnoughts and Monitors That Fought the Spanish-American War After the American Civil War, the US Navy had been allowed to decay into complete insignificance, yet the commissioning of the modern Brazilian battleship Riachuelo and poor performance against the contemporary Spanish fleet, forced the US out of its isolationist posture towards battleships.

The first true US battleships began with the experimental Maine and Texas, followed by the three-ship Indiana class, and the Iowa class, which incorporated lessons from the previous ships. These initial ships set the enduring US battleship standard of being heavily armed and armored at the expense of speed.

This fully illustrated study examines these first six US battleships, a story of political compromises, clean sheet designs, operational experience, and experimental improvements. These ships directly inspired the creation of an embryonic American military-industrial complex, enabled a permanent outward-looking shift in American foreign policy and laid the foundations of the modern US Navy.1 vol, 48 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995286 Herder, Brian Lane 286 US Navy Battleships 1895-1908: The Great White Fleet and the beginning of US global naval power The last predreadnought battleships of the US Navy were critical to the technological development of US battleships, and they were the first tool of international hard power wielded by the United States, a nation which would eventually become the world's dominant political and military power of the 20th century. These battleships were the stars of the 1907-09 Great White Fleet circumnavigation, in which the emerging power and reach of the US Navy was displayed around the world. They also took part in the bombardment and landings at Veracruz, some served as convoy escorts in World War I, and the last two were transferred to the Hellenic Navy and were sunk during World War II.

This book examines the design, history, and technical qualities of the final six classes of US predreadnought battleships, all of which were involved in the circumnavigation of the Great White Fleet. These classes progressively closed the quality gap with European navies - the Connecticuts were the finest predreadnought battleships ever built - and this book also compares and contrasts US predreadnought battleships to their foreign contemporaries. Packed with illustrations and specially commissioned artwork, this is an essential guide to the development of US Navy Battleships at the turn of the twentieth century.
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1-995311 Herder, Brian Lane 311 US NAVY ARMORED CRUISERS 1890-1933 Describes the development and deployment of US Navy armored cruisers, the forerunner of the battlecruiser. Armored cruisers sacrificed the battleship's superlative firepower and protection for superior speed and range but, as this study shows, their role was not always easy to define. Despite being produced at great expense, they never really had a legitimate tactical mission. Traditional deployments were commerce raiding and protection.

After 1906, some replaced US battleships in the Pacific, functioning as oversized gunboats, most notably, the modified armored cruiser Pennsylvania which witnessed the first landing of an airplane on a ship. On November 5, 1915, North Carolina became the first cruiser to launch an aircraft from a catapult while underway. After the war, surviving US armored cruisers represented the US Navy on their Asiatic station until the final cruiser was scuttled in 1946.1 vol, 48 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995303 Hiestand, William 303 TANKS IN THE EASTER OFFENSIVE 1972: Vietnam War's Great Convential Clash New Vanguard series. Discusses how the armies of North and South Vietnam, newly equipped with pitting US M-48 medium and M-41 light tanks against their USSR T-54 and PT-76 rivals, fought the decisive armored battles of the Easter Offensive. North Vietnam launched a major 14-division, 1,200-tank attack in March 1972 against the South that became known as the Easter Offensive. Examines the tanks, armored forces and weapons that clashed in this little-known campaign in detail, using after-action reports from the battlefield and other primary sources to analyze the technical and organizational factors that shaped the outcome.

Despite the ARVN's defensive success in October 1972, North Vietnam massively expanded its armor forces over the next two years while U.S. support waned. This imbalance with key strategic misjudgments by the South Vietnamese President led to the stunning defeat of the South in 1975 when T54 tanks crashed through the fence surrounding the Presidential palace and took Saigon on 30 April 1975. .
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1-995316 Hiestand, William 316 SOVIET TANKS IN MANCHURIA 1945: The Red Army's Ruthless Last Blitzkrieg of World War II Explains how the last blitzkrieg of World War II as the Soviets planned, fought, and defeated the Japanese in Manchuria. Lessons from the campaign directly shaped Soviet Cold War force structure and planning for mechanized operations against NATO in Europe. Illustrated with contemporary artwork and rare photos from one of the best collections of Soviet military photos in the West.

Although long overshadowed in the West by the dropping of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the USSR's lightning strike into Manchuria in August 1945 was one of the most successful and unique campaigns of the era. Soviet forces, led by over 5,500 tanks and self-propelled guns, attacked across huge distances and deserts, marshes, and mountains to smash Japan's million-strong Kwantung Army in a matter of days.

Japanese forces were short of training and equipment, but nevertheless fought fiercely, inflicting 32,000 casualties on the Soviets. Red Army operations were characterized by surprise, speed, and deep penetrations by tank-heavy forces born of the brutal lessons they had learned during years fighting the Wehrmacht. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995321 Hiestand, William 321 ALLIED TANKS AT EL ALAMEIN 1942 Detailed examination of UK 8th Army tanks used at El Alamein along with an analysis of the tactics employed for battles in July-Oct 1942. A completely rebuilt and reorganized 8th Army, equipped with over 1,000 tanks including the American M4 Sherman, launched the offensive that would finally drive Rommel out of Africa. Includes usual plethora of illustrations and photos.1 vol, 48 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995256 HIll, Alexander 256 SOVIET DESTROYERS OF WORLD WAR II The Soviet Navy that faced the German onslaught in 1941 boasted a mixture of modern warships, often built with foreign technical assistance, and antiquated warships from the Tsarist era that were modernised for the conflict.

Some Soviet naval vessels saw limited involvement in the war against Finland in 1939-1940, but the main action occurred after the German invasion, when these destroyers escorted convoys, fought battles against other destroyers and the deadly threat posed by attacking aircraft, and provided fire support for Soviet troops. Covers from the Gnevny class of the pre-war period to the specialist destroyer leaders of the Leningrad class and the unique Tashkent.1 vol, 48 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995040 Katcher, Philip and Illustr. by Tony Bryan 040 ACW ARTILLERY (2) 1861-1865 Heavy Artillery Osprey 'NEW VANGUARD' series, (8) color plates.1 vol, 48 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978123 Konstam, Angus 123 BRITISH/COMMONWEALTH CRUISER vs ITALIAN CRUISER: The Mediterranean 1940-43 Compares and contrasts the design, weapon technologies, and combat performance of the Italian and British cruiser forces in the Mediterranean Sea during WWII. Documents several major clashes between British, Commonwealth, and Italian cruisers, including spirited actions fought off Cape Spada in 1940, a string of actions in the Gulf of Sirte throughout 1941, battles against Axis convoys in 1941-42, and the Battle of Pantelleria in 1942. Among the subjects of the specially commissioned color artworks are HMAS Sydney, HMS Naiad, RM Trento and RM Raimondo Montecuccoli.

In 1940, when Italy entered World War II, the Royal Navy was badly overstretched, and its Mediterranean Fleet had to face both the Italian Navy and the German and Italian Air Forces in a battle for supremacy. Although the British and Italian battle fleets squared off against each other, they were both often held in reserve, in case the enemy fleet put to sea. So, it was left to the cruisers to wage their own naval war in the Mediterranean. This involved a range of missions, from escorting convoys and hunting enemy ones, to fighting for control of the sea around key locations such as the waters off Malta and Crete.1 vol, 48 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995064 Konstam, Angus 064 CONFEDERATE RAIDER 1861-65 The Confederate states adopted radical solutions to counter the naval superiority of their opponents. One of the more successful solutions they adopted was the use of commerce raiders. This book describes the reasons which forced the Confederates to resort to commerce raiding, and outlines the way in which these craft were converted or specially built to perform their role. It details not only the way these craft were operated and manned, but also their brutal attacks, daring escapes and climatic battles against the large numbers of Union warships forced to hunt them down. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995168 Konstam, Angus 168 British Aircraft Carriers 1939-45 With war against Germany looming, Britain pushed forward its carrier program in the late 1930s. In 1938, the Royal Navy launched the HMS Ark Royal, its first-ever purpose-built aircraft carrier. This was quickly followed by others, including the highly-successful Illustrious class. Smaller and tougher than their American cousins, the British carriers were designed to fight in the tight confines of the North Sea and the Mediterranean. Over the next six years, these carriers battled the Axis powers in every theater, attacking Italian naval bases, hunting the Bismarck, and even joining the fight in the Pacific. This book tells the story of the small, but resilient, carriers and the crucial role they played in the British war effort. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995181 Konstam, Angus 181 Yangtze River Gunboats 1900-49 From the end of the 19th century through the first half of the 20th, most Western powers maintained a naval presence in China. These gunboats protected traders and missionaries, safeguarded national interests, and patrolled Chinese rivers in search of pirates. It was a wild, lawless time in China as ruthless warlords fought numerous small wars to increase their power and influence. This book covers the gunboats of all the major nations that stationed naval forces in China, including America, Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, and Japan, and looks at such famous incidents as the Japanese bombing of the USS Patay and the dramatic escape of the HMS Amethyst from Communist forces in 1947, which marked the end of the gunboat era.
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1-995183 Konstam, Angus 183 WARSHIPS OF THE ANGLO-DUTCH WARS 1652-74 Three times during the 17th century, England and Holland went to war as part of an ongoing struggle for economic and naval supremacy. Primarily fought in the cold waters of the North Sea and the English Channel, the wars proved revolutionary in their impact upon warship design, armament, and naval tactics. During this time, the warship evolved into the true ship-of-the-line that would dominate naval warfare until the advent of steam power. This book traces the development of these warships in the context of the three Anglo-Dutch wars.1 vol, 48 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995190 Konstam, Angus 190 BRITISH HEAVY CRUISERS 1939-45 The idea of a heavy cruiser emerged in the aftermath of World War I, and was closely linked to the limits set by the inter-war Washington Naval Treaty. The pre-World War I concept of armored cruisers had been abandoned, but in their stead the Admiralty saw a place for powerful cruisers, able to patrol the sea lanes of the British Empire, and which were well-armed enough that they could destroy enemy commerce cruisers.

The result was a group of British warships, known as the 'Washington Treaty Cruisers', that did everything the Admiralty wanted, but which conformed to the limits imposed by the treaty. These impressive cruisers were high-sided, spacious and stately - perfect peacetime ambassadors for British power. In war they also packed a considerable punch. During World War II the Royal Navy's thirteen heavy cruisers saw service in every theater of the war, whether facing the Bismarck in the North Atlantic or enduring kamikaze attacks in the Pacific.1 vol, 48 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995194 Konstam, Angus 194 BRITISH LIGHT CRUISERS 1939-45 The light cruiser was a natural development of the sailing frigate - a fast multi-purpose warship that could patrol the sea lanes, protect convoys and scout for enemy battle fleets. By the inter-war period the need for this type of ship was even more important, given the increasing need for protection from aircraft and the need to screen the fleet from submarines or destroyers.

Wartime experience showed that the British light cruiser proved to be one of the most versatile types of ship in the Royal Navy -- able to protect other warships, bombard enemy shores, guard life-saving convoys, and intercept and destroy enemy warships. While the battleships and carriers grabbed the headlines, light cruisers became the workhorses of the Royal Navy.1 vol, 48 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995200 Konstam, Angus 200 BRITISH BATTLESHIPS 1914-18 (1): The Early Dreadnoughts The launch of HMS Dreadnought in 1906 changed the face of naval warfare. The first half-dozen dreadnoughts were all improvements of the basic Dreadnought design, all carrying ten 12-inch guns. It was only in 1911, with the launch of HMS Neptune that the layout of this powerful armament was altered as a result of practical experience. Two more versions of the Neptune entered service later that same year. These nine improved dreadnoughts formed the core of the British High Seas Fleet. They would soon, however, be outclassed by a new breed of 'super dreadnoughts', the subject of the second volume in this two-part story.

While these new battleships carried larger 13.5-inch guns, they proved less successful as all-round battleships than their more lightly-armed predecessors. One last 12-inch gun dreadnought entered service in 1914, when a seven turret battleship being built for the Turks was commandeered by the Royal Navy, and re-named HMS Agincourt. This New Vanguard title, the first of two covering these famous warships will uncover the full story of the British battleships of World War I. The book will look at their revolutionary design, the 12-inch guns that provided them with their firepower, and the way these guns were fired in anger.1 vol, 48 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995204 Konstam, Angus 204 BRITISH BATTLESHIPS 1914-18 (2) - The Super Dreadnoughts In 1906, the Germans began building their own dreadnought fleet armed with larger guns, word of which soon reached the British Admiralty. This raised the specter that the British dreadnought fleet would be outgunned, and prompted the Admiralty to order the building of their own 'super dreadnoughts.'

The first of these new dreadnoughts were laid down in 1909, and entered service three years later. The British public supported this program, and the slogan 'we want eight and cannot wait' became popular, a reference to the building of eight of these super dreadnoughts.

Four more super dreadnoughts entered service in 1914. By then the Admiralty had developed a new program of 'fast battleships,' armed with 15-inch guns. These powerful warships entered service in time to play a part in the battle of Jutland in 1916. World War I broke out before the Royal Navy had fully evaluated these new warships, and so lessons had to be learned through experience - often the hard way. Although none of these super dreadnoughts were lost in battle, their performance at the battle of Jutland led to a re-evaluation of the way they were operated. Still, for four years they denied control of the sea to the enemy, and so played a major part in the final collapse of Imperial Germany.1 vol, 48 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995221 Konstam, Angus 221 GUNBOATS OF WORLD WAR I Naval action in World War I conjures up images of enormous dreadnoughts slugging it out in vast oceans. Yet the truth is that more sailors were killed serving on gunboats and monitors operating far from the naval epicentre of the war than were ever killed at Jutland. From the Mediterranean to the Black Sea, from the Balkans to Mesopotamia, gunboats played an influential part in the story of World War I.

Gunboat engagements during this war were bloody and hard fought, if small in scale. Austrian gunboats on the Danube fired the first shots of the war, whilst German, British, and Belgian gunboats fought one of the strangest, most intriguing naval campaigns in history in far-flung Lake Tanganyika.
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1-995226 Konstam, Angus 226 Commonwealth Cruisers 1939-45 In the early 20th century Britain's largest colonies established their own small naval presence, and their ships fought alongside the Royal Navy during World War I. These fleets were expanded during the inter-war years, and in 1939 the Royal Australian Navy, the Royal Canadian Navy and the Royal New Zealand Navy willingly joined the fight on behalf of the British Commonwealth.

For the most part these small navies consisted of a few cruisers and destroyers, designed to protect territorial waters and local sea lanes. However, these warships and their crews soon found themselves involved in a global war, and consequently were called upon to fight wherever they were needed, against the Germans, the Italians and the Japanese. This book tells the story of these small cruiser forces, and the men who served the Allied cause so well during the long and brutal war at sea. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995239 Konstam, Angus 239 NILE RIVER GUNBOATS 1882-1918 For more than 30 years the Nile river gunboat was an indispensable tool of empire, policing the great river and acting as floating symbols of British imperial power. They participated in every significant colonial campaign in the region, from the British invasion of Egypt in 1882 to the Battle of Omdurman in 1898, when Britain finally won control of the Sudan.

After that, the gunboats helped maintain British control over both Egypt and the Sudan, and played a key role in safeguarding British interests around the headwaters of the Nile - a region hotly contested by several European powers.

Featuring specially commissioned artwork, this comprehensive volume offers a detailed analysis of the Nile river gunboats' entire career, from policing British colonial interests along the great river to defending Egypt against the Ottoman Turks in World War I. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995246 Konstam, Angus 246 BRITISH DESTROYERS 1939-45 (1): Pre-War Classes The Royal Navy entered World War II with a large but eclectic fleet of destroyers. Some of these were veterans of World War I, fit only for escort duties. Most though, had been built during the inter-war period, and were regarded as both reliable and versatile. Danger though lurked across the seas as new destroyers being built in Germany, Italy, and Japan were larger and better armored.

Until the new, larger Tribal-class destroyers could enter service, these vessels would have to hold the line. Used mainly to hunt submarines, protect convoys from aerial attack, and take out other destroyers, these ships served across the globe during the war.

This fully illustrated study is the first in a two-part series on the real workhorses of the wartime Royal Navy, focusing on how these aging ships took on the formidable navies of the Axis powers. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995253 Konstam, Angus 253 BRITISH DESTROYERS 1939-45: Wartime-Built classes As the possibility of war loomed in the 1930s, the British Admiralty looked to update their fleet of destroyers to compete with the new ships being built by Germany and Japan, resulting in the commissioning of the powerful Tribal-class. These were followed by the designing of the first of several slightly smaller ships, which carried fewer guns than the Tribals, but were armed with a greatly enlarged suite of torpedoes. The first of these, the 'J/K/M class' was followed by a number of wartime variants, with slight changes to their weaponry to suit different wartime roles.

Designed to combat enemy surface warships, aircraft and U-boats, the British built these destroyers to face off against anything the enemy could throw at them. Using a collection of contemporary photographs and beautiful color artwork, this is a fascinating new study of the ships that formed the backbone of the Royal Navy during World War II.1 vol, 48 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995262 Konstam, Angus 262 BRITISH IRONCLADS 1860-75: HMS Warrior and the Royal Navy's 'Black Battlefleet' In November 1859, the French warship La Gloire was launched. She was the world's first seagoing ironclad - a warship built from wood, but whose hull was clad in a protective layer of iron plate. Britain, not to be outdone, launched her own ironclad the following year - HMS Warrior - which, when she entered service, became the most powerful warship in the world.

Just like the Dreadnought half a century later, this ship changed the nature of naval warfare forever, and sparked a frantic arms race. The elegant but powerful Warrior embodied the technological advances of the early Victorian era, and the spirit of this new age of steam, iron and firepower.

Fully illustrated and with detailed cutaway artwork, this book covers the British ironclad from its inception and emergence in 1860, to 1875, a watershed year, which saw the building of a new generation of recognizably modern turreted battleships.1 vol, 48 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995269 Konstam, Angus 269 EUROPEAN IRONCLADS 1860-75: The Gloire Sparks the Great Ironclad Arms Race From Spain to Russia, and from Ottoman Turkey to Bismarck's Prussia, this book explores 15 years that transformed European naval warfare.

When the Gloire slid down the Toulon slipway in 1859, it changed sea power forever. With this ship, the world's first oceangoing ironclad, France had a warship that could sink any other, and which was proof against the guns of any wooden ship afloat. Instantly, an arms race began between the great navies of Europe - first to build their own ironclads, and then to surpass each other's technology and designs.

As both armour and gun technology rapidly improved, naval architects found new ways to mount and protect guns. The ram briefly came back into fashion, and Italian and Austro-Hungarian fleets fought the ironclad era's great battle at Lissa. By the end of this revolutionary period, the modern battleship was becoming recognizable, and new naval powers were emerging to dominate Europe's waters.1 vol, 48 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995279 Konstam, Angus 279 AMERICAN PRIVATEERS OF THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR Traces the development of these ships and explains how they made such a significant contribution to the American Revolutionary War. During the American War of Independence (1775-83), Congress issued almost 800 letters of marque, as a way of combating Britain's overwhelming naval and mercantile superiority. At first, it was only fishermen and the skippers of small merchant ships who turned to privateering, with mixed results. Eventually though, American shipyards began to turn out specially-converted ships, while later still, the first purpose-built privateers entered the fray. These American privateers seized more than 600 British merchant ships over the course of the war, capturing thousands of British seamen. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995290 Konstam, Angus 290 BRITISH BATTLESHIPS 1890-1905Victoria's steel battlefleet and the road to Dreadnought The term 'pre-dreadnought' was applied in retrospect, to describe the capital ships built during the decade and a half before the launch of HMS Dreadnought in 1906. At that moment these once great warships were rendered obsolete. However, until then, they were simply called 'battleships' and were unquestionably the most powerful warships of their day. These mighty warships represented the cutting edge of naval technology. The ugly ducklings of the ironclad era had been transformed into beautiful swans, albeit deadly ones.

In Britain, this period was dominated by Sir William White, the Navy's Chief Constructor. Under his guidance the mastless battleships of the 1880s gave way to an altogether more elegant type of capital ship. The period of trial and error which marked the ironclad era ushered in a more scientific style of naval architecture. As a result, these battleships were among the most powerful warships in the world during the late Victorian era, and set a benchmark for the new battle fleets produced by navies such as Japan, Russia and the United States.

Illustrated throughout with full-colour artwork, this fascinating study offers a detailed and definitive guide to the design, development and legacy of the Royal Navy's battleships at the turn of the 20th century as they paved the way for the coming of the Dreadnought.1 vol, 48 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995300 Konstam, Angus 300 WARSHIPS IN THE SPANISH CIVIL WAR This detailed study of the naval Spanish Civil War describes how the Spanish Navy, torn in two and comprising a Republican and Nationalist part, fought a civil war at sea involving both Hitler's and Mussolini's navies. Packed with contemporary photographs and full color illustrations, it examines the composition and organization of the two rival fleets, the capabilities of their ships and submarines, and the performance of their crews. It also covers the warships of the Basque Auxiliary Navy - an offshoot of the Republican Fleet - and other navies who played a part in the conflict, most notably the Italian Regia Marina.

In July 1936, a pro-fascist coup orchestrated by General Franco tore Spain apart and plunged the country into a bitter civil war. Like Spain itself, the Spanish Navy was torn in two: crews and most ships remained loyal to the Republican government but many of the Navy's officers joined Franco's rebels, and warships under repair or 'mothballed' in southern ports soon fell to the rebel advance. These formed the basis of Franco's 'Nationalist fleet,' and with both Italian and German help, the rebels were able to contest the Republic's control of Spanish waters. Overall the Republican Navy held its own, despite mounting losses, until the collapse of the Republican Army led to the fleet seeking internment in French North Africa.1 vol, 48 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995304 Konstam, Angus 304 BRITISH GUNBOATS OF VICTORIA'S EMPIRE Illustrated history of the iconic ocean-going gunboats of British 'gunboat diplomacy' examines the hundreds of little warships that for 50 years demonstrated the power of the Royal Navy worldwide, and which maintained and enforced the rule of the British Empire at its peak. Describes the rise and fall of the gunboat, the appearance and capability of these vital warships, what life was like on board, and their key actions.

Created during the Crimean War, these gunboats first saw action in China. However, they were also used to hunt down pirates in the coasts and rivers of Borneo and Malaya, to quell insurrections and revolts in the Caribbean or hunt slavers off the African coast. The first gunboats were designed for service in the Crimean War, but during the 1860s a new generation of ships began entering service - vessels designed specifically to fulfill this global policing role. Better-designed gunboats followed, but by the 1880s, the need for them was waning . The axe finally fell in 1904 when Admiral 'Jackie' Fisher brought the gunboat era to an end in order to help fund the new age of the dreadnought. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995305 Konstam, Angus 305 WARSHIPS IN THE BALTIC CAMPAIGN 1918-20: Royal Navy Takes on the Bolsheviks Explores the naval side of this little-known but strategically crucial campaign fought by the war-weary navies of Britain and Russia and by warships of the emerging Baltic states. Describing the political background to the conflict, and the key points of the naval campaign as well as the warships involved, this is a concise and fascinating account of an overlooked naval campaign that helped reshape the map of Europe.

Following the Russian Revolution of October 1917, the Baltic states became a battleground between Russian Reds and Whites, German troops and emerging Baltic independence forces. In November 1918, the British government decided to intervene, to protect British interests and to support the emerging Baltic states.

This initial small force of cruisers and destroyers was eventually augmented by other British warships, including aircraft carriers, a monitor, as well as a handful of submarines and torpedo boats. Opposing them was the far more powerful Russian Baltic Fleet, now controlled by the Bolsheviks. The campaign that followed involved naval clashes between the two sides, the most spectacular of which was an attack on the Soviet naval base of Kronstadt in June 1919 by a force of small British torpedo boats. They torpedoed and sunk the Russian cruiser Oleg, an action which effectively bottled the Baltic fleet up in port for the remainder of the campaign. Finally, in early 1920, the British squadron was withdrawn, following Soviet recognition of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.1 vol, 48 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995319 Konstam, Angus 319 BRITISH FRIGATES AND ESCORT DESTROYERS: 1939-45 Outlines the history of the nearly 200 Hunt-, Loch-, Bay-, and River-class escort destroyers and frigates, revealing how crews fought, and what life was like on board. Using archive photos, detailed colour profiles, a Hunt-class cutaway, and battlescenes of the ships at war, he explores the key role played by these small but deadly escorts.

Escort destroyers were essentially small destroyers optimized for anti-submarine warfare, with speed and anti-surface weaponry sacrificed, while frigates were simpler, designed so they could be built quickly in civilian shipyards. These warships were key to protecting convoys in the Atlantic Ocean where their range and seagoing qualities made them well-suited for operations. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995041 Konstam, Angus and Illust by Tony Bryan 041 CONFEDERATE IRONCLADS Osprey 'NEW VANGUARD' series, (8) color plates.1 vol, 48 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995070 Konstam, Angus and Illust by Tony Bryan 070 PIRATE SHIP 1660-1730 1 vol, 48 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995096 Konstam, Angus and Illust by Tony Bryan 096 THE SPANISH GALLEON 1530-1690 During the middle decade of the 16th century, a new type of sailing vessel emerged, designed to carry the wealth of the Americas to Spain. This was the galleon, and over the next century these vessels would serve Spain well as treasure ships and warships, becoming a symbol of Spanish power and wealth during the period. The development and construction of the Spanish galleon are discussed in this book, and the ordnance and crewing needed to produce and maintain these stately vessels is covered. Also examines the role of the galleon as a treasure ship, and describes how these ships were manned and fought in action.1 vol, 48 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-995096 Konstam, Angus and Illust by Tony Bryan 096 THE SPANISH GALLEON 1530-1690 1 vol, 48 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995317 Konstram, Angus 317 BRITISH AIRCRAFT CARRIERS 1945-2010 Explains development of the Royal Navy's air power throughout the Cold War, the retreat from Empire, and the Falklands and Iraq wars up to the moment Royal Navy fixed-wing air power was temporarily axed in 2010. Illustrated with new profiles of the key carriers, cutaway of HMS Victorious, and new illustrations of the carriers in action. Introduces a new generation of light carriers designed for the innovative Harrier 'jump jet.' They were the key to the Royal Navy's victory in the Falklands campaign, and they went on to fight in the two Iraq wars.1 vol, 48 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995274 Konstran, Angus 274 BRITISH ESCORT CARRIERS: 1941-45 In 1941, as the Battle of the Atlantic raged and ship losses mounted, the British Admiralty desperately tried to find ways to defeat the U-Boat threat to Britain's maritime lifeline. Facing a shortage of traditional aircraft carriers and shore-based aircraft, the Royal Navy, as a stopgap measure, converted merchant ships into small 'escort carriers'. These were later joined by a growing number of American-built escort carriers, sent as part of the Lend-Lease agreement.

The typical Escort Carrier was small, slow, and vulnerable, but it could carry about 18 aircraft, which gave the convoys a real chance to detect and sink dangerous U-Boats. Collectively, their contribution to an Allied victory was immense, particularly in the long and grueling campaigns fought in the Atlantic and Arctic. Illustrated throughout with detailed full-color artwork and contemporary photographs, this fascinating study explores in detail how these adaptable ships had such an enormous impact on the outcome of World War II's European Theater.1 vol, 48 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995238 Lardas, MArk 238 WORLD WAR I SEAPLANE AND AIRCRAFT CARRIERS In 1910, the first aircraft was successfully launched from a small wooden platform on a stationary ship. Just four years later, seaplane-carrying warships were being used to launch the first naval air raids, and by 1918 the first aircraft carrier to feature a full-length flight deck was in service. High quality artwork and historical photographs helps tell the fascinating story of the pioneering years of naval aviation, covering such historic clashes as the Japanese siege of Tsingtao, the British raid against German Zeppelin bases at Cuxhaven, and the Battle of Jutland, which saw the first airplane take part in a naval battle.

Through detailed analysis he explores their development from hastily adapted merchant ships to the launch of HMS Argus, the first aircraft carrier to have a full-length flight deck, and shows how they paved the way for the aircraft carriers of the future.1 vol, 48 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995259 Lardas, Mark 259 US FLUSH-DECK DESTROYERS 1916-45: Caldwell, Wickes, and Clemson Classes Four pipes and flush decks - these ships were a distinctively American destroyer design. Devised immediately prior to and during the United States' involvement in World War I, they dominated the US Navy's destroyer forces all the way through to World War II.

They were deployed on North Atlantic and Norwegian Sea convoys, and virtually everywhere in the Pacific, from Alaska to Australia. Fifty were given to Great Britain in its hour of need in 1940, and many would serve in other navies, fighting under the Soviet, Canadian, Norwegian, and even the Imperial Japanese flags. They also served in a variety of roles becoming seaplane tenders, high-speed transports, minesweepers and minelayers. One was even used as a self-propelled mine during Operation Chariot, destroying the dry dock at St. Nazaire.

Fully illustrated throughout with commissioned artwork and contemporary photographs, this volume reveals the operational history of these US Navy ships that fought with distinction in both World Wars.1 vol, 48 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995264 Lardas, Mark 264 SOUTH AMERICAN BATTLESHIPS 1908-59: Brazil, Argentina, and Chile's Great Dreadnought Race In 1908 the most incredible naval arms race in history began. Flush with cash from rubber and coffee, Brazil decided to order three of the latest, greatest category of warship available - the dreadnought battleship. One Brazilian dreadnought by itself could defeat the combined gunnery of every other warship of all the other South American nations. Brazil's decision triggered its neighbor Argentina to order its own brace of dreadnoughts, which in turn forced Chile (which had fought boundary disputes with Argentina) to order some.

In the process, the South American dreadnought mania drove the three participants nearly into insolvency, led to the bankruptcy of a major shipyard, and triggered a chain of events which led Turkey to declare war on Great Britain. It also produced several groundbreaking dreadnought designs and one of the world's first aircraft carriers.1 vol, 48 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995275 Lardas, Mark 275 RUSSIAN BATTLESHIPS AND CRUISERS OF THE RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR Examines the major warships of the Imperial Russian Navy which participated in the Russo-Japanese War. The focus is on the battleships, coastal defense warships, and cruisers of the Pacific Squadron and Baltic Squadron that fought during the war. Discusses in detail their design and development between the years of 1885 and 1905, concentrating particularly on battleships and cruisers.

The book explores, in depth, the mutually influential relationship between Russian and foreign warship design, as Russia progressed from a reliance on foreign designs and shipyards towards an ability to produce its own influential ships, such as the Novik. Also outlines the gripping operational history of the Russian warships which participated in the Russo-Japanese war, tracing their activity before and during the combat, as well as the post-war fate of those ships which were bombarded, scuttled, captured, or salvaged. Packed with contemporary photography and full-color illustrations.1 vol, 48 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995289 Lardas, Mark 289 US NAVY DESTROYER ESCORTS OF WORLD WAR II The Destroyer Escort was the smallest ocean-going escort built for the United States Navy -- a downsized destroyer with less speed, fewer guns, and fewer torpedoes than its big brother, the fleet destroyer. Destroyer escorts first went into production because the Royal Navy needed an escort warship which was larger than a corvette, but which could be built faster than a destroyer. Lacking the shipyards to build these types of ships in Britain, they ordered them in the US. Once the US unexpectedly entered World War II, its navy suddenly also needed more escort warships, even warships less capable than destroyers, and the destroyer escort was reluctantly picked to fill the gap.

Examines their design and development plus service around the world, complete with illustrations and contemporary photographs.
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1-995147 Lardas, Mark and Illust. by Tony Bryan and Guiseppe Rava 147 AMERICAN LIGHT AND MEDIUM FRIGATES 1794-1836 1 vol, 48 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995219 McNab, Chris 219 RIOT CONTROL VEHICLES Fully illustrated with a mixture of dramatic archive photos and manufacturers' images, this volume covers the little-known history of riot control vehicles. It explores the world of these vehicles from 1945 through to the present day - from adapted military armored cars such as the Humber Pig (UK) and BRDM (Soviet Union) to the fully computerized systems of the Russian Lavina-Uragan and Canadian INKAS Armored Riot Control Vehicle - showing how their development and deployment has blurred the lines between civilian actions and military operations.

It charts how the vehicles have evolved in terms of technology and layout, and also details how the associated weapon systems have been refined over time, from water cannon and tear gas launchers to subsonic sound waves and microwave energy. The operational history of the vehicles is explained in the dramatic context of major incidents across the world, from the streets of Northern Ireland and Eastern Europe to the favelas of Brazil and the battlegrounds of Iraq. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995171 Mladenov, Alexander 171 MIL MI-24 Hind Gunship With its distinctive double-cockpit design, the Mi-24 'Hind' is arguably the most recognizable war machine of the Cold War, and has achieved near-legendary status in the annals of military history. The first Soviet helicopter to function as both a gunship and an assault transport, it served extensively in Afghanistan, and is now employed by militaries across the world.

Written by an expert on the 'Hind', an drawing on manufacturing and military sources, this book presents the Mi-24 in all of its brutal glory, from design and development to deployment and combat. Also included are a number of color plates showing the distinct paint schemes employed by various nations in a range of theaters and for different armies.1 vol, 48 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995291 Mortimer, Gavin 291 VEHICLES OF THE LONG RANGE DESERT GROUP: 1940-45 The Long Range Desert Group was one of the most famous special units of World War II, operating heavily modified vehicles deep behind enemy lines to gather intelligence and support the raids of David Stirling's new Special Air Service.

When war broke out, a pre-war explorer and army officer, Ralph Bagnold, convinced Middle East Command of the need for a reconnaissance force to penetrate into Italian-held desert. Bagnold tested four types of vehicles over rocks and through soft sand to find the best one for his new unit. Bagnold selected the Chevrolet WB (30 CWT) as the signature vehicle of the Long Range Desert Group because it is 'fast, simple and easy to handle'. With left-hand steering, horizontal grill and round fenders on the rear wheels, these trucks proved themselves popular and effective. The durability of the Chevrolets was demonstrated in January 1941 with an audacious raid on the Italian fort/air strip at Murzuk, hundreds of miles behind enemy lines.

This book explains the detail of all the vehicles of the LRDG, as well as their modifications, driving techniques, and special kit for surviving behind enemy lines in one of the most hostile environments on earth.1 vol, 48 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995295 Mortimer, Gavin 295 SAS COMBAT VEHICLES 1942-91 The SAS, the world's most famous special operations unit, made its name in the desert of North Africa, shooting up Axis airfields from specially modified Willys jeeps. Following the start of the El Alamein offensive in October 1942, the SAS used jeeps effectively in reconnoitring and ambushing the retreating Afrika Korps. After the conclusion of the North African campaign, the Willys underwent several small but significant changes, including the introduction of the .303 Browning machine gun.

Between June and October 1944, the SAS brigade operated deep inside Occupied France, harassing Germans reinforcements heading to Normandy, calling up air strikes on installations, and carrying out reconnaissance missions - all made possible with jeeps dropped by the RAF. Jeeps were also used in the push into Germany in the spring of 1945. Transported across the Rhine in 'Buffalo' amphibious landing craft, they formed part of the vanguard of the Allied advance, and their agility, speed and firepower proved crucial in crushing fanatical pockets of Nazi resistance.

22SAS in 1952, the regiment adopted the Series 1 Land Rover - introduced in 1948 - as the successor to the Willys jeep. A decade later the Regiment updated to the Series IIA 90 Land Rover, which saw service in the Oman and Aden, where its distinctive colour led to the 'Pink Panther' nickname. In the 1970s, the SAS begin using Range Rovers for covert operations while the Land Rover 110 HCPU became the SAS's new Desert Patrol Vehicle (DPV) in the 1991 Gulf War. This book describes the successful deployment of these combat vehicles in SAS operations from the Second World War to the present day and gives a rare insight into one of the most prestigious and secret forces of modern times.1 vol, 48 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995299 Nash, Ed 299 KURDISH ARMOUR AGAINST ISIS: YPG/SDF TANKS, TECHNICALS AND AFVS IN THE SYRIAN CIVIL WAR, 2014-19 Co-written by a British volunteer who fought with the Kurds and an academic expert on armoured warfare, this study explains how the Kurds built and used their AFVs in the war against 'Daesh', and identifies as far as possible which vehicles took part in major battles, such as Kobane, Manbij and Raqqa. With detailed new artwork depicting the Kurds' range of armor and many previously unpublished photos, this is an original look at modern improvised mechanized warfare.

One of the most remarkable mechanized campaigns of recent years pitted the brutal and heavily armed jihadis of Islamic State against an improvised force belonging to the Kurdish YPG (later the SDF). While some Kurdish vehicles were originally from Syrian Army stocks or captured from ISIS, many others were extraordinary homemade AFVs based on truck or digger mechanicals (aka duskas -- the Kurds' version of the technical). Before US air power was sent to Syria, these were the Kurds' most powerful and mobile weapons.1 vol, 48 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995179 Neville, Leigh 179 SPECIAL OPERATIONS PATROL VEHICLES: Afghanistan and Iraq The patrol vehicles used by Special Operations Forces in Afghanistan and Iraq vary quite dramatically between the theaters as well as amongst the Coalition members, and have been developed and upgraded to meet the demands of the deployment. Covering all the major Coalition nations, Leigh Neville continues his look at the elite forces deployed in Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, with this analysis of their vehicles.

Tracing the evolution of the vehicle types, from their historical precedents, through their designs to their operational developments, he discusses their advantages and disadvantages, along with their tactical employment. From the mine-protected vehicles used to counter the IED threat in Iraq, the use of Strykers as armored raiding platforms by the US Rangers, to the civilian vehicles adapted for military service by both Coalition troops and Private Military Contractors in the regions, this book uses rare in-theater photographs and color artwork to show the variety and inventiveness of the patrol vehicles being used in combat today.1 vol, 48 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995257 Neville, Leigh 257 TECHNICALS: Non-Standard Tactical Vehicles from the Great Toyota War to Modern Special Forces Over the last 30 years, the 'technical' or armed pick-up truck has become arguably the most ubiquitous military land vehicle of modern warfare.

Harking back to the armed Jeeps and Chevrolet trucks of the SAS and Long Range Desert Group in North Africa in World War II, the world's first insurgent technicals were those of the Sahrawi People's Liberation Army in Algeria in the late 1970s, followed by the Chadian use of technical in the so-called Toyota War against Libya. Since then, technicals have seen use in Somalia, Iraq, Afghanistan and Libya, as well as being used by Western and Russian Special Forces.

Fully illustrated with commissioned artwork and providing rigorous analysis, this is the first history of how this deceptively simple fighting vehicle has been used and developed in conflicts worldwide
1 vol, 48 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995233 Newsome, Bruce 233 VALENTINE INFANTRY TANK 1938-45 The Valentine was the most produced and most widely used British tank of WWII. The Valentine first saw combat during Operation Compass in November 1941 and remained one of the main medium tanks in British service into 1943. As the Churchill became more prevalent, the Valentine was relegated to specialist and tank-destroyer variants, which would remain in service in the Far East to the end of the war.

This book describes the evolution of the Valentine design and weighs up its impact on the battlefield. Although widely regarded today as one of the weaker tanks to be fielded during the war, it was exceptionally numerous, with more Valentines produced than any other British tank.1 vol, 48 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995058 Nicolle, David and Illust. by Sam Thompson 058 MEDIEVAL SIEGE WEAPONS (1): Western Europe 585-1385 1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995193 Noppen, Ryan 193 Austro-Hungarian Battleships 1914-18 Austria-Hungary did not have an overseas empire; its empire lay within its own boundaries and the primary purpose of its navy until the beginning of the twentieth century was the defense of its coastline. As its merchant marine dramatically grew, admirals believed that the navy should take a more proactive policy of defense.

The 1890s saw the beginning of a series of naval building programs that would create a well-balanced modern fleet. Cruisers were constructed for the protection of overseas trade and for 'showing the flag' but the decisive projection of Austria-Hungary's commitment to control the Adriatic was the construction of a force of modern battleships.

Despite the naval arms race throughout Europe at the time, the navy had difficulty obtaining funds for new ships. The difficulties experienced in battleship funding and construction mirrored the political difficulties and ethnic rivalries within the empire. Nevertheless by August of 1914, the Austro-Hungarian had a fleet of battleships. This book details the five classes of Austro-Hungarian battleships in service during World War I.1 vol, 48 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995208 Noppen, Ryan US NAVY DREADNOUGHTS 1914-45 The development of the US Navy's dreadnought battleships was a pivotal part of America's evolution into a true world power. By the beginning of World War I, the United States possessed the world's third largest navy, with ten dreadnoughts in service and four more under construction.

By the end of World War II, the US Navy was the undoubted global superpower, despite initial crippling losses to its battlefleet at Pearl Harbor. Richly illustrated with archive photographs as well as a full cutaway of the world's only surviving dreadnought, this comprehensive and detailed title covers the technical characteristics and combat record of the US dreadnoughts throughout their long careers.

Contents: Introduction, American Dreadnought Classes (South Carolina class, Delaware class, Florida class, Wyoming class, New York class), American Dreadnought Operations, and Conclusion.1 vol, 48 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995241 Noppen, Ryan 241 Austro-Hungarian Cruisers and Destroyers 1914-18 Building upon his previous book on Austro-Hungarian battleships, Ryan Noppen examines their cruisers and destroyers in a fascinating study that will appeal to those with an interest in naval history and World War I. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995265 Noppen, Ryan 265 SUPERGUNS 1854-1991: Extreme Artillery from the Paris Gun and the V-3 to Iraq's Project Babylon Over the last 150 years, gun designers have sought to transform warfare with artillery of superlative range and power, from William Armstrong's 19th-century 'monster guns' to the latest research into hypersonic electro-magnetic railguns.


Taking a case study approach, Superguns explains the technology and role of the finest monster weapons of each era. It looks at the 1918 'Wilhelm Gun,' designed to shell Paris from behind the German trenches; the World War II 'V-3' gun built to bombard London across the Channel; the Cold War atomic cannons of the US and Soviet Union; and the story of Dr Gerald Bull's HARP program and the Iraqi 'Supergun' he designed for Saddam Hussein. Illustrated throughout, this is an authoritative history of the greatest and most ambitious artillery pieces of all time.
1 vol, 48 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995266 Noppen, Ryan 266 FRENCH BATTLESHIPS: 1914-45 On September 1, 1910, France became the last great naval power to lay down a dreadnought battleship, the Courbet. The ensuing Courbet and Bretagne-class dreadnoughts had a relatively quiet World War I, spending most of it at anchor off the entrance to the Adriatic, keeping watch over the Austro-Hungarian fleet. The constraints of the Washington Naval Treaty prevented new battleships being built until the 1930s, with the innovative Dunkerque-class and excellent Richelieu-class of battleships designed to counter new German designs.

After the fall of France in 1940, the dreadnoughts and fast battleships of the Marine Nationale had the unique experience of firing against German, Italian, British, and American targets during the war. This authoritative study examines these fascinating ships, using detailed color plates and historical photographs, taking them from their inception before World War I, through their service in World War II including the scuttling of the French fleet at Toulon in 1943, and the service of Richelieu in the war against Japan.1 vol, 48 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995285 Noppen, Ryan 285 The Royal Netherlands Navy of World War II In the late 19th and early 20th century, a combination of coastal defence for the homeland and fleet defence for the East Indies became the established naval strategy for the Royal Dutch Navy and set the template for the world wars. Battleships were too expensive to build and maintain, so after World War I, there was significant investment in submarine development and construction. A handful of modern light cruisers and a new class of destroyers were also constructed during the interwar years to serve as a small Fleet-in-Being in the East Indies, as well as to support the actions of the navy's submarines. The light cruiser HNLMS De Ruyter and the Java-class light cruisers were the most powerful units of the new fleet whilst the backbone of the destroyer fleet was the Admiralen-class and the Tromp-class of destroyer leaders.

Beginning in December 1941, the Dutch Navy played a very active role in the defence of the East Indies against the Japanese during World War II. The Battle of the Java Sea at the end of February 1942 crushed Dutch naval power in the East Indies, sinking the cruisers Java and De Ruyter and killing Admiral Karel Doorman. However, several Dutch surface warships and submarines continued the fight against the Axis powers alongside the Allies until the end of World War II, including a pair of British-built destroyers, Van Galen and Tjerk Hiddes.

Provides a comprehensive guide to the Royal Netherlands Navy of the World War II period, complete with detailed cutaways and battleplates of the fleet in action.
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1-995306 Noppen, Ryan 306 GERMAN AND ITALIAN AIRCRAFT CARRIERS OF WORLD WAR II Explains not only the history of Germany's famous Graf Zeppelin fleet carrier and German carrier conversion projects but also Italy's belated attempt to convert two of her ocean liners into carriers. Describes how ultimately it was only Italian seaplane carriers and German ocean-going, catapult-equipped flying boat carriers that both Axis powers did eventually send into combat and considers the role of naval aviation in the two countries' rearmament programs.

The quest for a modern aircraft carrier was the ultimate symbol of the Axis powers' challenge to Allied naval might, but fully-fledged carriers proved either too difficult, expensive or politically unpopular for either to make operational.

After the Anglo-German Naval Agreement of 1935, Hitler publicly stated his intention to build an aircraft carrier, the Graf Zeppelin, which was launched in 1938. A year later, the ambitious fleet-expansion Z-Plan, was unveiled with two additional aircraft carriers earmarked for production . However, by the beginning of World War II, Graf Zeppelin was not yet completed and work was halted. Further aircraft carrier designs and conversion projects such as the ocean liner Europa and heavy cruiser Seydlitz were considered but, in January 1943, all construction work on surface vessels ceased and naval resources were diverted to the U-boat Campaign.1 vol, 48 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995222 Noppen, Ryan K, 222 SELF PROPELLED ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUNS OF THE SOVIET UNION During the Cold War, the Soviet Army was perhaps the deadliest fighting force the world had ever seen. Within its mechanized forces, the Soviets accomplished something that their American counterparts never could - the fielding of a self-propelled anti-aircraft gun (SPAAG) that could keep pace with its heavy armored formations. This volume examines the design, development and operational history of the Soviet Union's Cold War SPAAGs: the ZSU-37, ZSU-57-2, the infamous ZSU-23-4, and the 9K22 Tunguska (better known by its NATO reporting name: SA-19 'Grison'). These vehicles excelled in their air defense role, and many US Department of Defense publications were dedicated to examining how to defeat the ZSU and its radar tracking system. These formidable weapons equipped Russian forces in Afghanistan and were encountered again in Iraq during Operation Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom, cementing their place in the landscape of modern warfare. This study explores the full history of the SPAAGs with revealing photographs, technical illustrations and detailed analysis. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995227 Noppen, Ryan K, 227 OTTOMAN NAVY WARSHIPS 1914-18 At the start of the 20th century the Ottoman Navy was a shadow of its former might, a reflection of the empire as a whole - the 'Sick Man of Europe.' Years of defeat, nepotism, and neglect had left the Ottoman Navy with a mix of obsolete vessels, whilst the list of prospective enemies was ever-growing. An increasing Russian naval presence in the Black Sea and the alarming emergence of Italy and Greece as regional Naval powers proved beyond all doubt that intensive modernization was essential, indeed, the fate of the Empire as a naval power depended on it.

So the Ottoman Navy looked to the ultimate naval weapon of the age, the dreadnought, two of which were ordered from the British. But politics intervened, and a succession of events culminated in the Ottoman Navy fielding a modern German battlecruiser and state-of-the-art light cruiser instead - with dramatic consequences.

This study, in co-operation with the Turkish Consulate and Navy, offers technical aspects and operations of the warships of the Ottoman Navy in World War I.1 vol, 48 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995228 Noppen, Ryan K, 228 GERMAN COMMERCE RAIDERS 1914-18 This is the story of Germany's commerce raiders of World War I, the surface ships that were supposed to starve the British Isles of the vast cargoes of vital resources being shipped from the furthest reaches of the Empire. To that end, pre-war German naval strategists allocated a number of cruisers and armed, fast ocean liners to the effort supported by a complex and globe-spanning supply system known as the Etappe network.

This book explains the often overlooked role that the commerce raiders played in World War I. Whilst exploring the design and development of the ships, it also describes their operational history, how they tied up a disproportionate amount of the British fleet on lengthy pursuits, and how certain raiders such as the SMS Emden were able to wreak havoc across the oceans.1 vol, 48 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995224 Prenatt, Jamie 224 POLISH ARMOR OF THE BLITZKRIEG The Polish army during the Blitzkrieg conjures up tragic images of infantry and dashing, but ineffective and ultimately doomed cavalry charges. In actuality the Poles, in the midst of a large-scale re-armament program, had up to 600 armored vehicles available at the time of the German attack, as well as a number of newer and better designs in various stages of development.

Facing the inventors of the 'Lightning War,' who attacked in great numbers, on multiple fronts, and with total mastery of the air, the Polish armored formations with outdated equipment and doctrine nevertheless fought with bravery and determination before being finally overwhelmed.

This volume is a complete technical study of the machines that formed the backbone of Poland's defenses on the ground, using never-before-seen photographs and a comprehensive design and developmental history that reveal a full picture of Poland's armored forces in the context of their greatest challenge. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995235 Prenatt, Jamie 235 KATYUSHA: Russian Multiple Rocket Launchers - 1941-Present This New Vanguard provides a survey of Soviet and Russian Federation Multiple Rocket Launchers (MRLs) from the beginning of their development in 1941 to the present. It focuses on the history, design, and specifications of self-propelled ground MRL systems, but also covers towed, static, railway, and naval mounts. It highlights the many variants of the principal systems and include MRL unit tables of organization and equipment, information on MRL munition types, and coverage of dedicated MRL resupply vehicles.1 vol, 48 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995252 Prenatt, Jamie 252 M113 APC 1960-75: US, ARVN, and Australian Variants in Vietnam The M113 is the most widely used and versatile armored vehicle in the world. Fielded in 1960 as a simple 'battlefield taxi', over 80,000 M113s would see service with 50 nations around the world and 55 years later, many thousands are still in use. In addition to its original role of transporting troops across the battlefield, specialized versions perform a multitude of other functions including command and control, fire support, anti-tank and anti-aircraft defense, and casualty evacuation.

This new fully-illustrated study examines the service record of the M113 from its initial fielding through to the end of the Vietnam War. It will also describe the many US, South Vietnamese, and Australian variants of the M113 used in the Vietnam War as well as information on tactics, unit tables of organization and equipment, and a selection of engagements in which the M113 played a decisive role.1 vol, 48 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995284 Prenatt, Jamie 284 Soviet Armoured Cars 1936-45 Examines Russian armoured cars from 1936 to 1945, focusing on the history, design, and specifications of the wheeled armoured cars that entered series production, including the rail variants and tracked BA-30. The 1930s saw the development and production of a wide variety of armoured cars, which were used extensively in Soviet conflicts from then on. They saw service in the Spanish Civil War, in the 1939 Manchurian conflict with Japan, and in the occupation of the Baltic states and the invasion of Poland and Finland. Although many of its armoured cars were lost in the early months following the German invasion in June 1941, Russia continued with its armoured car development program, and the final model, the BA-64, was accepted for service in 1942 with over 9,000 built before production ended in 1946. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995205 Romanych, Marc 205 42CM BIG BERTHA AND THE GERMAN SIEGE ARTILLERY OF WORLD WAR I In the early days of WWI, Germany unveiled a new weapon - the mobile 42cm (16.5 inch) M-Gerat howitzer. At the time, it was the largest artillery piece of its kind in the world and a closely guarded secret. When war broke out, two of the howitzers were rushed directly from the factory to Liege where they quickly destroyed two forts and compelled the fortress to surrender.

After repeat performances at Namur, Maubeuge and Antwerp, German soldiers christened the howitzers 'Grosse' or 'Dicke Berta' (Fat or Big Bertha) after Bertha von Krupp, owner of the Krupp armament works that built the howitzers. The nickname was soon picked up by German press which triumphed the 42cm howitzers as Wunderwaffe (wonder weapons), and the legend of Big Bertha was born.

This book details the design and development of German siege guns before and during World War I. Accompanying the text are many rare, never-before-published photographs of 'Big Bertha' and the other German siege guns. Color illustrations depict the most important aspects of the German siege artillery.1 vol, 48 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995249 Romanych, Marc 249 RAILWAY GUNS OF WORLD WAR I World War I was the Golden Age of the railway gun. Even though at the start of the conflict none of the armies possessed any railway artillery pieces and the very idea was comparatively new, more railway guns were used during this war than in any other conflict.

Designed to break the stalemate of trench warfare, the first railway guns were simple, improvised designs made by mounting surplus coastal defense, fortress, and naval guns onto existing commercial railway carriages. As the war dragged on, railway artillery development shifted to longer range guns that could shell targets deep behind enemy lines. This change of role brought much larger and more sophisticated guns often manufactured by mounting long-barrel naval guns to specially-designed railway carriages.

This book details the design and development of railway guns during World War I from the very first basic designs to massive purpose built 'monster' railway guns. Accompanying the text are many rare, never-before-published, photographs and color illustrations depicting how these weapons were used during World War I.1 vol, 48 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995280 Romanych, Marc 280 World War II German Super-Heavy Siege Guns As the outbreak of World War II approached, Nazi Germany ordered artillery manufacturers Krupp and Rheimetall-Borsig to build several super-heavy siege guns, vital to smash through French and Belgian fortresses that stood in the way of the Blitzkrieg. These 'secret weapons' were much larger than the siege artillery of World War I and included the largest artillery piece of the war, the massive 80cm railway gun 'schwere Gustav' (Heavy Gustav). However, these complex and massive artillery pieces required years to build and test and, as war drew near, the German High Command hastily brought several WWI-era heavy artillery pieces back into service and then purchased, and later confiscated, a large number of Czech Skoda mortars.

The new super siege guns began entering service in time for the invasion of Russia, notably participating in the attack on the fortress of Brest-Litovsk. The highpoint for the siege artillery was the siege of Sevastopol in the summer of 1942, which saw the largest concentration of siege guns in the war. Afterwards, when Germany was on the defensive in the second half of 1943, the utility of the guns was greatly diminished, and they were employed in a piecemeal and sporadic fashion on both the Eastern and Western Fronts. In total, the German Army used some 50 siege guns during World War II, far more than the thirty-five it had during World War I.

Supported by contemporary photographs and detailed artwork of the guns and their components, this is an essential guide to these guns, exploring their history, development, and deployment in stunning detail.
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1-995309 Romanych, Marc 309 HAWK: Air Defense Missile System Designed to counteract the threat posed by advanced 1950s Soviet-built aircraft, the first HAWK unit became operational in 1959. At its peak, it saw front-line service in the Far East, Panama, Europe, and in the Middle East. Units were also used during the Cuban Missile Crisis, Vietnam War, and Persian Gulf War. In the hands of other nations, HAWK proved its efficacy in combat during the Arab-Israeli Wars, Iran-Iraq War, Chadian-Libyan War, and the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait.

Packed with archive photos and original artwork, this book features research from HAWK technical and field manuals, interviews with HAWK veterans, and personal experiences with HAWK missile units. Credited with shooting down more than 100 aircraft during its combat career, the HAWK system was respected for its lethality. Such was Soviet concern, that it developed electronic jammers, anti-radiation missiles, and other countermeasures specifically to degrade its effectiveness. The US retired its HAWK systems soon after the Cold War ended in 1991 when air defense priorities shifted from aircraft to ballistic missile defense.1 vol, 48 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995184 Rottman, Gordon 184 VIETNAM GUN TRUCKS While Vietnam is usually perceived as an infantry war, with US forces deploying by helicopter, the long supply lines that led to their inland bases had to be traveled by ground vehicles. The 8th and 48th Transportation Groups were responsible for hauling supplies through the long, dangerous roads of Vietnam, and they often found themselves the target of ambushes, attacks, and sniping. In response to this, vehicle crews began to arm trucks with machine guns and armour them with sandbags. While these proved less than ideal, the concept was considered valid, and more and more 'gun trucks' appeared, sporting heavier weapons and armor. Written by a Vietnam veteran, this book traces the development of these gun trucks from the jury-rigged originals to the powerful armored vehicles that appeared later in the war. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995313 Seignon, Thomas 313 FOREIGN PANTHERS: The Panzer V in British, Soviet, French and Other Service 1943-58 The Panther was arguably the most successful medium tank design of World War II, demonstrated by the number of Germany's enemies that used them after, and even during the war. While some were used by the Western Allies, the Russians used the greatest number of captured Panthers against Nazi Germany, though they did not find much favor thanks to their mechanical unreliability and difficulty in acquiring spare parts. After the war, they were mostly passed on to satellite states such as Bulgaria and Romania. The French army also used them in significant numbers after the war with approximately 50 in service from 1946 to 1950, and they were a significant influence on future French tank design.1 vol, 48 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995167 Staff, Gary 167 GERMAN BATTLESHIPS 1914-18 (2) Supported by official documents, personal accounts, official drawings and specially commissioned artwork, this volume is an informative history of the key classes Kaiser, Konig and Bayern that formed the backbone of the German Imperial Navy throughout World War I, detailing the technological revolution that had taken place to enable the building of these large dreadnought classes1 vol, 48 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995182 Stille, Mark 182 ITALIAN BATTLESHIPS OF WORLD WAR II Italy's navy, the Regia Marina, was the fourth-largest naval force in the world at the outbreak of World War II, and yet is often overlooked and largely discounted as ineffective. In general, the fleet was made up of obsolete vessels, lacked radar functionality, and had a reputation for indiscipline and poorly trained crews. The complex and bureaucratic command system imposed on the fleet further hampered its effectiveness. This book details why the Italian battleships were able to maintain a solid reputation, examining their impressive designs, courage, and determination of the fleet at Calabria, Sirte, Cape Spartiveto, and Cape Matapan, all illustrated with stunning photographs from the Italian Navy's own archives.1 vol, 48 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995187 Stille, Mark 187 IMPERIAL JAPANESE NAVY LIGHT CRUISERS 1941-45 The Imperial Japanese Navy went to war with 17 light cruisers and another three cruiser-sized training ships. Of these, most were 5,500-ton ships designed to act as destroyer squadron flagships. This made them much different in capabilities and mission from their American counterparts. During the war, the Japanese built another five light cruisers, all but one of which maintained the design premise of being able to serve as destroyer squadron flagships.

During the war, Japanese light cruisers were active throughout the Pacific performing many missions in addition to their flagship duties. Mark Stille continues Osprey's coverage of the IJN of WWII with this concise and complete study of all 25 ships, from their design and development to their ultimate fates. Detailed Osprey artwork and rare period photographs from the Fukui collection held in Kure, Japan illustrate this discussion. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995198 Stille, Mark 198 Imperial Japanese Navy Destroyers 1919-45 (1) -- Minekaze to Shiratsuyu Classes This volume details the history, weapons, and tactics of the Japanese destroyers, including the famous Fubuki class (called 'Special Type' by the Japanese) -- the most powerful class of destroyers in the world. This design forced all other major navies to follow suit and provided the basic design for the next many classes of Imperial Navy destroyers.

This book also covers the three classes built before the Special Type which were based on a German World War I design as well as two classes built after the advent of the Special Type. All of these ships had a rich history as they fought from the first battles of the Pacific War up until the very end when several accompanied the superbattleship Yamato on her death sortie. The final part of the book will be an analysis of the destroyer designs covered in the book which will include an examination of their strengths and weaknesses. The success (or lack of success) of these designs will be discussed and they will be compared to comparable Allied destroyer designs. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995202 Stille, Mark 202 IMPERIAL JAPANESE NAVY DESTROYERS 1919-45 (2) Asashio to Tachibana Classes During the Pacific War the most successful component of the Imperial Japanese Fleet was its destroyer force. These ships were larger and, in most cases, better-equipped than their Allied counterparts. Armed with a powerful, long-ranged torpedo, these ships proved formidable opponents. Initially, they were instrumental in an unbroken string of Japanese victories, but it was not until the Guadalcanal campaign that these ships fully demonstrated their power. In a series of daring night actions, they devastated Allied task forces with their deadly torpedoes.

This volume details the history, weapons, and tactics of the Japanese destroyers built just before and throughout the war, including the famous Kagero and Yugumo classes, the experimental destroyer Shimakaze that boasted a top speed of almost 40 knots and 15 torpedo tubes, and the Matsu class that represented the Japanese equivalent to an Allied destroyer escort. These ships were designed to be built quickly and cheaply, but proved to be very tough in combat.1 vol, 48 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995210 Stille, Mark 210 US HEAVY CRUISERS 1941-45: Pre-War Classes Designed and produced under the regulations of the Washington Naval Treaty, the heavy cruisers of the Pensacola, Northampton, Portland, New Orleans, and Wichita classes were exercises in compromise. While they possessed very heavy armament, the Pensacolas, for example, carrying a main battery of ten 8-inch guns, this came at the cost of protection - armor was the same thickness as a gun cruiser, and incapable of protecting the vessels from enemy 8-inch fire.

As the classes evolved, these flaws began to be corrected, with the main battery being reduced, and increased protection being added to the vital areas of the ship. Despite these drawbacks, the pre-war heavy cruiser classes served with distinction throughout World War II.

Contents

* Introduction
* US naval strategy and the role of the heavy cruiser
* US heavy cruiser design and development and impact of the Washington and London Naval Treaties
* Armament
* Radar
* The Heavy Cruiser Classes
* Analysis and Conclusion1 vol, 48 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995212 Stille, Mark 212 AXIS MIDGET SUBMARINES: 1939-45 During World War II, Germany, Japan, and Italy built approximately 2,000 small, inherently stealthy, naval craft to perform special operations and conventional naval missions. Much more numerous and more technically advanced than their Allied counterparts, they saw service worldwide, operating in the Pacific, Mediterranean, Black Sea, Indian Ocean, North Sea, and the English channel. Manned by courageous crews, these vessels made daring attacks on Allied ships in heavily protected anchorages using torpedoes and mines.

Most notable were attacks against Gibraltar - launched from an Italian cargo vessel interred in nearby neutral Spain that had been converted into a clandestine support base and equipped with an underwater hatch - and Pearl Harbor. They were used against shipping in coastal waters and, near the end of the war, in desperate attempts to offset their opponents' overwhelming naval superiority during the US advance across the Pacific and the Allied amphibious landings in France and Italy. This volume will detail the history, weapons, and operations of German, Japanese, and Italian midget submarines.

Contents: Introduction, The midget submarine in naval history, Italy, Japan, Germany, and Analysis and Conclusion.
1 vol, 48 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995214 Stille, Mark 214 US Heavy Cruisers 1943-75 - Wartime and Post-war Classes This title follows on from a companion book covering the US heavy cruisers that were built prior to the war, together forming the definitive guide to the US's heavy cruiser classes. Versatile warships, the heavy cruisers of the Baltimore class, and their successors in the Oregon City and Des Moines classes, commonly acted as carrier escorts throughout World War II, but also performed bombardment duties in support of amphibious landings. Post-World War II, the heavy cruisers continued to see service, chiefly in Korea and Vietnam. Even after the heyday of the heavy cruiser had passed, the ships continued to serve - several were converted into the earliest examples of guided missile cruisers, and created an enduring legacy in the US Navy. From an established expert on the US and Pacific naval history, this is an invaluable resource richly illustrated with artwork and photographs.

Contents
Introduction
Evolving US naval strategy and the role of the heavy cruiser in the light of wartime experience
US heavy cruiser design and development in the light of wartime experience
Armament
Radar
The Heavy Cruiser Classes
Analysis and Conclusion
1 vol, 48 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995215 Stille, Mark 215 PANZER 38(t) This title offers a detailed study of a successful but little-known German tank of World War II, the Panzer 38(t). Germany's annexation of Czech provinces in 1938 gave it control of the large Czech armament industry, one of the jewels of which was the very modern LT 38 tank. The type was fully integrated into the Wehrmacht as the Panzer 38(t), becoming one of the few foreign designs to continue in production for the Wehrmacht.

It was an important element in the 1940 battle of France, and its most famous use was in the hands of Rommel's 7th Panzer Division. The Panzer 38(t) became one of the key weapons in the German invasion of Russia in the summer of 1941, and was widely used in the Eastern Front campaigns of 1941-42. This illustrated study gives a uniquely detailed account of the technical history and combat record of one of the most successful early World War II tanks.

Contents: Introduction, Design and Development, Operational History, and Conclusion and Analysis.
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1-995220 Stille, Mark 220 US STANDARD-TYPE BATTLESHIPS 1941-45 (1) A detailed investigation into the histories of each of the warships in the Standard-type battleship classes, the first three of which, the Nevada, Pennsylvania, and New Mexico, formed the US Navy's main force in the inter-war period. The Standard-types reflected a new design philosophy: by designing each class to meet common standards of maneuverability and handling, vessels of different classes could operate as a single tactical unit without being limited by the performance of the slowest and least maneuverable ship.

At the time of their construction, these ships incorporated the latest design features such as triple gun turrets. Although they were rendered increasingly obsolete by evolving naval doctrines and the ascendance of the fast battleship, they served with distinction throughout World War II. This study combines analysis of design features and an absorbing narrative of operational histories to offer a comprehensive picture of the Standard-type battleships, from the brutal destruction of the USS Arizona to the triumphant occupation of Japan.1 vol, 48 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995229 Stille, Mark 229 US STANDARD-TYPE BATTLESHIPS 1941-45 (2): Tennessee, Colorado and Unbuilt Classes This book completes an authoritative two-part study on the Standard-type US battleships of World War II - ships that were designed to fight a different type of war than the one that unfolded. It gives precise technical details of the design history and features of the Tennessee, Colorado and the unfinished South Dakota and Lexington classes, whilst providing an operational history of the former two.

Augmented by contemporary photographs and specially commissioned illustrations, this is the other half of the story of the US Standard-type battleships - from the terrible damage they sustained at Pearl Harbor to their support of the war-winning landings of the US Marine Corps and US Army. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995232 Stille, Mark 232 THE IMPERIAL JAPANESE NAVY OF THE RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR When the Imperial Japanese Navy destroyed Russia's battle fleet during the Russo-Japanese War, it marked the emergence of Japan as one of the world's major naval powers. Japan's navy had been built up over just two decades, with the IJN acquiring a fleet of modern foreign-built warships. Coupled with the IJN's leadership and high levels of training, this proved enough to destroy the fleet of one of the world's historic naval powers.

This book explains in concise detail the IJN's fleet of 1904-1905, from its battleships and armored cruisers to the torpedo boats that launched 'the first great torpedo attack in history,' and outlines the history of the naval campaign against the Russian fleet.1 vol, 48 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995236 Stille, Mark 236 US NAVY LIGHT CRUISERS: 1941-45 During World War II, the United States built 72 light cruisers of various classes. In response to the severe air threat that surface ships faced, new cruisers were designed with increasingly heavy antiaircraft weaponry as well as the traditional 6-inch guns. With the speed and range to keep up with aircraft carriers, and their considerable antiaircraft capability, they were a mainstay of the carrier escorts.

This book examines every US light cruiser produced, including those of the Fargo and Worcester classes, which were actually complete after World War II had ended, tracing their design, development and evolution throughout the war and beyond.1 vol, 48 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995248 Stille, Mark 248 IMPERIAL JAPANESE NAVY ANTISUBMARINE ESCORTS: 1941-45 This volume details the history, weapons and tactics of the IJN's anti-submarine warfare escorts. These include the Momi class of second-rate destroyers, the Tomodzuru and Ootori classes of torpedo boars, and the several types of ASW escorts built from 1937 up to the end of the war.

In 1941, the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) went to war with a marginal anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capability. This was a lamentable state of affairs for a nation dependent upon imports to sustain its war economy. There were only a few purpose-built ASW escorts available at the start of the war and these were augmented by a handful of second-class destroyers and a dozen torpedo boats. Once the magnitude of the threat to Japan's shipping became fully apparent in 1943, the IJN made plans for mass production of ASW escorts. These arrived in 1944, but could not stop the massacre of Japanese shipping by increasingly bold and effective American submarines.1 vol, 48 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995251 Stille, Mark 251 US NAVY ESCORT CARRIERS 1942-45 While not as famous as their larger and faster sister ships such as the Essex- and Yorktown-class carriers, escort carriers made an enormous contribution towards Allied victory both in the Pacific and Atlantic theaters. Rather than relying on size or speed, it was their sheer numbers that made them so effective. Indeed, the Casablanca-class escort carrier was the most-produced aircraft carrier in history.

In partnership with the Royal Navy, they provided the backbone of Allied anti-submarine efforts in the Atlantic, finally and irrevocably turning the tide of the war against the U-boats in 1943. In the Pacific, they provided the air cover for the series of landings which led to the doorstep of Japan by 1945. These robust ships faced submarine, air, and even surface threats from the Japanese, but proved able to contend with everything thrown their way.

Fully illustrated with contemporary photographs and unique specially commissioned artwork, this book shines a new light on these unjustly overlooked workhorses of the US Navy -- ships that helped usher in the Allied victory over the Axis powers in the Atlantic and Pacific.1 vol, 48 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995258 Stille, Mark 258 Italian Cruisers of World War II The Italian Royal Navy (Regia Marina) operated one of largest cruiser forces of World War II. As a signatory to the 1922 Washington Naval Treaty, the Regia Marina immediately attempted to reinforce its treaty-limited battleship force by building seven large 10,000-ton heavy cruisers. Italian light cruisers also possessed an interesting design history and were involved in every major fleet engagement in the Mediterranean, as well as several smaller encounters with units of the British Royal Navy.

Fully illustrated with specially commissioned artwork, this fascinating volume examines the history of the Regia Marina's cruisers during World War II where they came up against the might of the British Royal Navy.
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1-995278 Stille, Mark 278 US NAVY COLD WAR GUIDED MISSILE CRUISERS Faced with an increasingly formidable anti-ship cruise missile threat from the Soviet Union in the early days of the Cold War, and with the recent memory of the kamikaze threat from World War II, the USN placed a great priority on developing air defense cruise missiles and getting them to sea to protect the fleet. The first of these missiles were sizable, necessitating large ships to carry them and their sensors, which resulted in the conversion of a mix of heavy and light cruisers. These ships, tasked with protecting carrier groups and acting as flagships, entered service from 1955 and served until 1980.

The cruisers served in the front lines of the Cold War and many saw combat service, engaging in surface actions from Vietnam to the Persian Gulf. Complementing the conventionally-powered missile cruisers was a much smaller number of expensive nuclear-powered cruisers, including the Long Beach, the USN's largest-ever missile cruiser.

Until replaced by the Ticonderoga and Burke classes of Aegis ships, the USN's 38 missile cruisers were the most capable and important surface combatants in the fleet and served all over the globe during the Cold War. Using specially commissioned artwork and meticulous research, this illustrated title explores the story of these cruisers in unparalleled detail, revealing the history behind their development and employment.1 vol, 48 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995292 Stille, Mark 292 ITALIAN DESTROYERS OF WORLD WAR II The Italian Royal Navy (Regia Marine or RM) began the Second World War with one of the largest fleets in the world. Included in this was a total of 59 fleet destroyers, and others were added during the war. These were a diverse collection of ships dating back to the First World War, large destroyers built to counter ships of similar size being introduced in the French Navy (the RM's historical enemy), and medium-sized ships which constituted the bulk of the destroyer force. RM destroyers were built for high speed, not endurance since they were only expected to operate inside the Mediterranean. They were also well-armed, but lacked radar.

During the war, RM destroyers fought well. With the exception of a small force based in Abyssinia which fought a series of battles in the Red Sea against the British, RM destroyers were active in the Mediterranean. The primary mission of the RM during the war was to keep the supply lines to North Africa open. RM destroyers were present at every fleet action with the British Mediterranean Fleet. The intensity of these actions were shown by the fact that the RM lost 51 destroyers during the war. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995297 Stille, Mark 297 US NAVY FRIGATES OF THE COLD WAR Though they were never the most glamorous of warships, US Navy frigates were frequently found on the frontlines of the Cold War. These warships were the descendants of World War II's destroyer escorts, designed primarily to escort convoys. They specialized in anti-submarine warfare, but were intended to be numerous, tough, versatile, and well-armed enough to show US naval power around the world, performing roles that varied from intercepting drug-smugglers to defending aircraft carriers.

When the Cold War turned hot, frigates were often there. It was a US Navy frigate, Harold E. Holt, that conducted the US Navy's first hostile boarding action since 1826 during the SS Mayaguez incident. Frigates were at the forefront of operations in the Persian Gulf during the Tanker War, with the frigate USS Stark suffering a notorious Exocet attack by Iraqi warplanes, and proving the Oliver Hazard Perry-class's legendary toughness.

This book explains how the technology and design of frigates changed during the Cold War, shows how the classes were modified to keep up to date, and explores the many varied missions they performed during the Cold War and since. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995310 Stille, Mark 310 ESSEX-CLASS AIRCRAFT CARRIERS 1945-91 The Essex class was the USN's war-winning ship class of the Pacific War. Of the 24 ships completed, 14 saw action, making the Essex class the largest class of fleet aircraft carriers ever built. These ships had a fine balance of striking power, protection, and speed and were modernized during and after the war. There were five distinct programs carried out, adding not only angled flight decks for jet operations, but repeated upgrades to sensors, weapons, and equipment. Using detailed artwork and photos, this book provides an in-depth portrait of this important and enduring class of ship, and looks at its development and modifications while covering many actions.

Essex-class carriers were used in a number of roles and provided the vast majority of US Navy air power in the Korean War, and a sizeable proportion of air power in the Vietnam conflict. However, as the 'super carrier' began to enter service in the early 1960s, the Essex class was relegated to secondary roles -- a single Essex carrier served until 1991 as the US Navy's training carrier. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995314 Stille, Mark 314 SUPER BATTLESHIPS OF WORLD WAR II: Montana-class, Lion-class, H-class, A-150 and Sovetsky Soyuz-class Explains the design, intended roles, construction, and fate of these mighty what-if battleships as WWII approached and then began. The US Navy wanted five Montana-class ships, based on the Iowa class but with a heavier main battery and improved protection. The Royal Navy began work on three Lion-class fast battleships with 16-in guns. The German Navy developed its H-class designs: initially an improved Bismack-class, they became more fantastical, culminating in the 141,500-ton H-44 with 20-in guns. The Japanese A-150 was based on the Yamato-class but with 20.1-in guns, while the 15 ships planned for the USSR's Sovetsky Soyuz-class would have rivaled the Montanas in size. Includes: Introduction, Design and Development, Operational History, Conclusion, and Analysis.1 vol, 48 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995176 Stille, Mark illust by Paul Wright 176 Imperial Japanese Navy Heavy Cruisers 1941-45 Designed with little more than a passing nod to the international naval treaties of the inter-war period, the Imperial Japanese Navy's heavy cruisers were fast and heavily armed. Like the other vessels of the Japanese Navy, the heavy cruisers were technologically superior to and far more innovative than their Allied rivals, whom they met in many of the major Pacific Theater battles, including Midway and Leyte Gulf. Mark Stille also addresses the design and development of all 18 ships in the IJN's six heavy cruiser classes, from pre-war construction and mid-war alterations, to their operational histories and eventual fates. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978124 Willis, Matthew 124 ROYAL NAVY TORPEDO-BOMBERS vs AXIS WARSHIPS Uses original records to focus on the technical specifications, attributes, and drawbacks of the disadvantaged Royal Navy torpedo-bombers against the mighty Regia Marina and Kriegsmarine destroyers and raiders. It covers a wide range of attacks, including the strike on the Bismarck, the tragic events of the Channel Dash, the clash with the Italian battle fleet at Taranto, and sea battles such as the Battle of Matapan.

Despite their powerful weaponry and heavy armor protection, the Axis warships proved vulnerable to a skillfully and audaciously flown torpedo-bombers, thanks to innovative commanders exploiting every possible advantage. Including rare personal recollections from the airmen who flew the torpedo-bombers and historical accounts from the Axis warship crews, this book describes each and every facet of this dramatic duel.1 vol, 48 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995196 Wood, Adrian K. 196 WARSHIPS OF THE ANCIENT WORLD 3000-500 BC The world's first war machines were ships built two millennia before the dawn of the Classical world. Their influence on the course of history cannot be overstated. A wide variety of galleys and other types of warships were built by successive civilizations, each with their own distinctive appearance, capability and utility.

The earliest of these were the Punt ships and the war galleys of Egypt which defeated the Sea People in the first known naval battle. Following the fall of these civilizations, the Phoenicians built biremes and other vessels, while in Greece the ships described in detail in the 'Trojan' epics established a tradition of warship building culminating in the pentekonters and triaconters. The warships of the period are abundantly illustrated on pottery and carved seals, and depicted in inscriptions and on bas-reliefs. The subject has been intensively studied for two and a half millennia, culminating in the contemporary works of authoritative scholars such as Morrison, Wallinga, Rodgers, and Casson. To date there are no works covering the subject which are accessible and available to non-academics.1 vol, 48 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-978126 Young, Edward 126 H6K 'MAVIS'/H8K 'EMILY' vs PB4Y-1/2 LIBERATOR/PRIVATEER: Pacific Theater 1943-45 Analyzes technical specifications in detail, includes first-hand accounts, and provides a detailed account of dramatic and aggressive combats. Contains specially commissioned artwork, including armament and cockpit views, battlescenes, and technical diagrams.

The PB4Y-1/2 Liberator/Privateer was the US Navy's first four-engined, land-based bomber that was adapted and allocated to fight the U-boat menace in the Atlantic and protect the vast reaches of the Pacific Ocean. The long range, speed, armament, and bomb load of the PB4Y-1 enabled the US Navy's Pacific squadrons to adopt more aggressive tactics. The PB4Y-1, and its follow-on PB4Y-2, engaged in dangerous bombing missions against Japanese installations, shipping strikes, and air combat.

On the other side, with its doctrine of making the first strike against an enemy fleet, the Imperial Japanese Navy recognized the vital importance of maritime reconnaissance, relying on carrier-based reconnaissance aircraft, ship-borne floatplanes and, for long-range maritime patrols, flying boats. The Japanese would continue to develop their aircraft throughout the war, resulting, among others, in the H6K 'Mavis' and the H8K2 'Emily', which despite never achieving a victory, was regarded by the Allied pilots as the most difficult Japanese aircraft to destroy.1 vol, 48 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995170 Zaloga, Steven 170 Spanish Civil War Tanks: The Proving Ground for Blitzkrieg The tanks used during the Spanish Civil War are not often examined in any great detail, and are often labeled as little more than test vehicles in a convenient proving ground before World War II. But, with groundbreaking research, armor expert Steven J Zaloga has taken a fresh look at the tanks deployed in Spain, examining how future tanks and armored tactics were shaped and honed by the crews' experiences, and how Germany was able to benefit from these lessons while their Soviet opponents were not. Based on recently uncovered records of Soviet tankers in Spain and rare archival accounts, this book describes the various tanks deployed in Spain, including the PzKpfw I and the T-26.
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1-995180 Zaloga, Steven 180 KAMIKAZE: Japanese Special Attack Weapons 1944-45 The destruction of much of the remainder of the Japanese fleet and its air arm in the later half of 1944 left the Japanese Home Islands vulnerable to attack by US naval and air forces. In desperation, the Imperial Japanese Navy proposed using 'special attack' formations, or suicide attacks. These initially consisted of crude improvisations of conventional aircraft fitted with high-explosive bombs that could be crashed into US warships. Called 'Divine Wind' (Kamikaze), the special attack formations first saw action in 1944, and became the scourge of the US fleet in the battles for Iwo Jima and Okinawa in 1945.

In view of the success of these attacks, the Japanese armed forces began to develop an entire range of new special attack weapons. This book will begin by examining the initial kamikaze aircraft attacks, but the focus of the book will be on the dedicated special attack weapons developed in 1944. It also covers specialized suicide attack weapons such as anti-tank lunge mines.1 vol, 48 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995186 Zaloga, Steven 186 US MARINE CORPS TANKS: World War II During World War II, the US Marine Corps formed six tank battalions that battled through the harsh conditions of the Pacific Theatre. Using the same basic tanks as the US Army, notably the M3 and M5A1 light tanks and the M4 Sherman medium tank, the marines made both technical and tactical innovations to make them more effective in the fight against the Japanese. Deep wading equipment, flamethrower tanks, and even wooden armor all became part of the Marine arsenal. This book examines the tactics and technology that made the US Marine Corps tank service unique in the annals of warfare.
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1-995192 Zaloga, Steven 192 US Amphibious Tanks of World War II The advent of combined arms operations in World War II created the need for specialized armored vehicles. In the case of amphibious attacks, the issue arose of how best to land tanks on a beach. Although a variety of specialized landing craft were developed, the Dieppe raid in 1942 encouraged the development of tanks that could be deployed from further off-shore to limit the vulnerability of the LCT craft. The deep-wading equipment that they developed was first used during Operation Husky on Sicily in July 1943, and subsequently for Operations Avalanche (Salerno, September 1943), Shingle (Anzio, January 1944) and Overlord (Normandy, June 1944).

The US-manufactured DD tanks were used during Overlord by both US and British forces, and again in 1945 during the Rhine crossings. Initially, developments in the Pacific Theater were separate from those in Europe. The Marines learned from the Tarawa landings in 1943 that unprepared tanks could not be safely landed even in shallow water. DD tanks were never seriously considered for the Pacific, so other solutions were sought. A detailed study of specialized US amphibious tanks, this is a title that will appeal to those interested in both Pacific and European Theaters, modelers and collectors.1 vol, 48 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995199 Zaloga, Steven 199 TANKS OF HITLER'S EASTERN ALLIES 1941-45 The titanic armor battles of the Russian Front are widely known, but the role of Germany's eastern allies is not as well known. Two of these countries, Romania and Hungary, manufactured their own tanks as well as purchasing tanks from Germany. These ranged from older, obsolete types such as the PzKpfw 35(t) all the way up to the latest and best German vehicles including the Tiger I and Hetzer. These tanks played a frequent role in the battles in southern Russia and Ukraine and were especially prominent in the disaster at Stalingrad where the Red Army specifically chose the weaker Romanian and Hungarian salients for their critical envelopment operation.

This New Vanguard will provide a broad survey of the various and colorful tanks used. Besides covering the largest of these Axis tank forces, this book will cover the many smaller and lesser known forces including the Italian contingent in Russia, the Finnish armored force, and the small but interesting armored forces of the Russian Vlasov (RONA), Croatian, Bulgarian and Slovakian armies. This subject is seeing increasing interest in the modeling world; for example Tamiya recently announced a PzKpfw 35 (t) (suitable for Romanian, Slovak armies) a Finnish StuG III, and a Finnish BT-42. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995201 Zaloga, Steven 201 M7 PRIEST 105mm Howitzer Motor Carriage Based upon the ubiquitous Grant/Sherman tank, the M7 Priest is the iconic Allied self-propelled howitzer of WWII. It was the most widely manufactured vehicle of its type during the war and was utilized by the US, British, Canadian, and Free French forces.

Its combat debut was with Montgomery's Eight Army at El Alamein and it fought subsequently in every major campaign through Sicily, Italy, Normandy and the final battles in Germany. In addition to covering all variants of the Priest, this book also looks at the major derivatives, including the British/Canadian Sexton and the US M12 155mm GMC.1 vol, 48 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995203 Zaloga, Steven 203 US FLAMETHROWER TANKS OF WORLD WAR II The US Army and Marine Corps experimented with a wide range of flame-thrower tanks through World War II in both the European and Pacific theaters. Although the US Army deployment of flame-thrower tanks in the ETO was problematic at best, flamethrowers were much more widely used in the Pacific theater and became ubiquitous by 1945, including an entire Army flamethrower tank battalion on Okinawa in 1945, the largest single use of flamethrower tanks in World War II.

This will cover the initial attempts at the use of auxiliary flamethrowers by both the US Army and Marine Corps in 1943, the standardized adoption of the Satan flamethrower tank by the Marines in 1944, the development of main gun flamethrowers by the Marines and US Army based on the POA-CWS designs, and the myriad other types tested in combat including the powerful LVT-4 design using Navy flamethrowers at Peleliu in 1944. Due to the extensive Japanese use of fortifications in the final year of the Pacific war, Flamethrower tanks became one of the most important solutions in American tactics.1 vol, 48 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995209 Zaloga, Steven 209 French Tanks of World War II The first of two volumes covering the French armor of World War II, this title looks at the infantry and battle tanks that faced the onslaught of the German Blitzkrieg in 1940.

Many of the French tanks were intended as replacements for the World War I-era Renault FT, and various modernization efforts throughout the inter-war years had given rise to a number of new infantry tanks, including the Renault R35 and R40, FCM 36, and the Hotchkiss H35 and H39.

Alongside these developments was a separate family of battle tanks, starting with the Renault D1, D2, and, finally, the best-known French tank of the campaign - the Char B1 bis. This book offers a background to the design and development of these tank types and an evaluation of their performance in the Battle of France. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995213 Zaloga, Steven 213 FRENCH TANKS OF WORLD WAR II (2): Cavalry Tanks and AFVs The sequel to French Tanks of World War II (1), this title focuses primarily on France's cavalry armored vehicles, including the light reconnaissance tanks such as the AMR and AMC families, the famous Somua S.35 cavalry tanks and the extensive array of armored half-track and armored cars used by the French cavalry. Specific attention is also paid to tanks considered important from a numerical standpoint such as the Hotchkiss H-35/H-39 series.

Includes: Introduction, Design and Development, Operational History, Conclusion, and Analysis.1 vol, 48 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995223 Zaloga, Steven 223 T-64 Battle Tank - The Cold War's Most Secret Tank The T-64 tank was the most revolutionary design of the whole Cold War, designed to provide the firepower and armour protection of a heavy tank in a medium-weight design. It pioneered a host of new technologies including laminate armour, stereoscopic tank rangefinders, opposed-piston engines, smooth-bore tank guns with discarding sabot ammunition, and gun-fired guided projectiles.

These impressive features meant that the Russians were loath to part with the secrets of the design, and the T-64 was the only Soviet tank type of the Cold War that was never exported. Written by an armour expert, this detailed technical history sheds light on the secrets behind the Cold War's most controversial tank, revealing how its highly advanced technologies proved to be both a blessing and a curse. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995231 Zaloga, Steven 231 RAILWAY GUNS OF WWII World War II marked the zenith of railway gun development. Although many of the railway guns deployed at the start of the conflict were of World War I vintage, Germany's ambitious development program saw the introduction of a number of new classes, including the world's largest, the 80cm-calibre Schwerer Gustav and Schwerer Dora guns, which weighed in at 1,350 tons and fired a huge 7-ton shell.

This book provides an overview of the types of railway guns in service during World War II, with a special focus on the German railway artillery used in France, Italy and on the Eastern Front, and analyzes why railway guns largely disappeared from use following the end of the war. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995237 Zaloga, Steven 237 BT FAST TANK: The Red Army's Cavalry Tank 1931-45 When the Red Army needed to mechanize its cavalry branch in the 1930s, the BT fast tank was its solution. Based on the American Christie high-speed tank, the Red Army began a program to adapt the design to its own needs. Early versions were mechanically unreliable and poorly armed but by the mid-1930s, the BT-5 emerged, armed with an excellent dual-purpose 45mm gun. It saw its combat debut in the Spanish Civil War in 1937 and was later used in the border battles with the Japanese Kwangtung Army in the late 1930s. The final production series, the BT-7, was the most refined version of the family.

One of the most common types in Red Army service in the first years of the WWII, BT tanks saw extensive combat in Poland, Finland, and the opening phases of Operation Barbarossa in 1941 and latterly during the 1945 campaign against the Japanese in Manchuria - this is the story of their design and development history.1 vol, 48 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995245 Zaloga, Steven 245 EARLY US ARMOR TANKS: 1916-40 Between the two World Wars, the US contributed significantly to the development of the tank, a weapon invented by the British and the French seeking a way to break through the lines of German trenches. From the employment of the French Renault FT and British Mark V during their involvement in World War I, the US branched out with their own indigenous designs including the M1 Cavalry Car and the M2 Light and Medium tanks, the precursors to the Stuart and Grant tanks of World War II. Tank designers in this period faced unique challenges and so the story of early American armor is littered with failures amongst the successes.1 vol, 48 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995247 Zaloga, Steven 247 SOVIET LEND-LEASE TANKS OF WORLD WAR II The Red Army suffered such catastrophic losses of armour in the summer of 1941 that they begged Britain and the United States to send tanks. The first batches arrived in late 1941, just in time to take part in the defense of Moscow. The supplies of British tanks encompassed a very wide range of types including the Matilda, Churchill, and Valentine and even a few Tetrarch airborne tanks. American tanks included the M3 (Stuart) light tank and M3 (Lee) medium tank and the M4 Sherman tank, which became so common in 1944-45 that entire Soviet tank corps were equipped with the type.

This study examines the different types of tanks shipped to the Soviet Union during the war, Soviet assessments of their merits and problems, and combat accounts of their use in Soviet service using full color artwork, contemporary photographs and detailed cut-away illustrations.1 vol, 48 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995254 Zaloga, Steven 254 EARLY US ARMOR: Armored Cars 1915-40 The first American armored cars began to emerge around the turn of the century, seeing their first military use in 1916 during the Punitive Expedition against Pancho Villa. When the United States entered World War I, the American Expeditionary Forces used some armored cars in France, and American armored cars were used by the French Army.

The inter-war years saw considerable innovation and experimentation in armored car design. Of the 1930s scout car designs, the M3A1 scout car was good enough to be produced in very large numbers in World War II, and was widely exported to many other armies via Lend-Lease. It also served as the basis for the late M2 and M3 armored half-tracks. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995255 Zaloga, Steven 255 T-90 STANDARD TANK: The First Tank of the New Russia In the wake of the T-72 tank's poor performance in the 1991 Gulf War, the Kremlin instructed the Russian tank industry to drop the discredited T-72 designation in favor of the T-90 Vladimir. The T-90 was in fact a further evolution of the T-72 family, but the name change represented an important break in Russian/Soviet tank design history.

The T-90 has become the principal export tank of Russia, and is in service in large numbers in many countries including Algeria, India, and many of the former Soviet republics. Using detailed illustrations and full color artwork, this book will also describe the evolution of the T-90s many failed successors including the little known Bokser, Molot, and T-95, as well as its likely successor, the new T-14 Armata, and the wide range of specialized vehicles based on the T-90 chassis such as the formidable Terminator tank support vehicle. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995268 Zaloga, Steven 268 M1A2 ABRAMS MAIN BATTLE TANK 1993-2018 Since the Gulf War, the Abrams tank has undergone a transformation, while fighting in conflicts across the world. Its M1A1 and M1A2 variants have seen great improvements made to this iconic tank, including in fire-control, armour protection, and thermal imaging technology. Involvement in the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan necessitated a number of upgrades and modifications as the United States fought two of its longest wars.

Recent years have seen new variants of the series such as the ABV Assault Breacher Vehicle and M104 Wolverine Heavy Assault Bridge. Over the past few decades, the M1A1 Abrams has also been extensively exported and is license produced in Egypt.

The long-awaited follow-up to NVG 2 M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank 1982-92 (1993), this fully-illustrated study examines the Abrams tanks' last quarter-century of service with both the United States and its various foreign operators with a focus on its combat history.1 vol, 48 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995270 Zaloga, Steven 270 SU-76 ASSAULT GUN The SU-76 assault gun was the second most widely manufactured Soviet armored fighting vehicle of World War II, outnumbered only by the legendary T-34. Inspired in part by the German Marder series of tank destroyers, Soviet designers realized that the chassis of the obsolete T-70 light tank could be adapted to a much more substantial gun if it was placed in a fixed casemate rather than in a turret. This led to the design of the SU-76, which saw its combat debut at Kursk in the summer of 1943. The SU-76 was deployed primarily as an infantry direct support weapon, becoming the infantry tank of the Red Infantry, much as the StuG III became the infantry tank of the German infantry.

Featuring full-color artwork and written by an expert on tank warfare during World War II, this fascinating study describes one of the Soviet Union's most important armored vehicles during its struggle with Nazi Germany.1 vol, 48 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995276 Zaloga, Steven 276 GERMAN GUIDED MISSILES OF WORLD WAR II: Fritz-X to Wasserfall and X4 Although not as well-known as the V-1 buzz bomb and the V-2 missile, the first German missiles to see combat were anti-ship missiles, the Henschel Hs.293 guided missile and the Fritz-X guided bomb. These began to see extensive combat in the Mediterranean in 1943. In their most famous use, the Italian battleship Roma was sunk by a Fritz-X attack in September 1943 when Italy attempted to switch sides. The serious threat posed by these missiles led to a vigorous but little known 'Wizard War' by the Allies to develop electronic countermeasures, the first effort of its kind.

Besides the anti-ship missiles, the other major category of German missiles were the air-defense missiles. Germany suffered extremely heavy losses from Allied strategic bombing attacks, and German fighter and flak defenses proved increasingly unsuccessful. As a result, the Luftwaffe began an extensive program to deploy several families of new air defense missiles to counter the bomber threat, including the Wasserfall, Schmetterling, and others.

This book traces the origins of these missile programs and examines their development and use in combat. With full-color illustrations and detailed explorations of the stories behind the missiles, this study offers a comprehensive overview of German guided missiles in the World War II era.1 vol, 48 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995281 Zaloga, Steven 281 Tanks in the Battle of the Bulge The Battle of the Bulge raises many questions which, until now, have not been adequately answered: How did the major tank types perform during the battle? What were the specific 'lessons learned' from the combat? And did these lessons result in changes to tanks in the subsequent months?

Offering detailed answers to these questions, and many more, this book provides a survey of the principal tank and tank-equivalents (such as tank destroyers and Jagdpanzers) that took part in the Ardennes Campaign of December 1944-January 1945. Beginning with a basic overview of the campaign, accompanied by an order of battle of the major armoured units, it examines the opposing forces, covering the organization of the two tank forces to explain how they were deployed. Author Steven Zaloga also scrutinises the technical balance between the opposing sides, comparing armour, mobility and firepower as well as other important factors such as reliability, crew situational awareness, and tank layout/efficiency.

Full of specially commissioned and highly accurate artwork plates of the tanks themselves, as well as fascinating technical data based on cutting-edge research, this title is the definitive guide to tank warfare in the Battle of the Bulge.1 vol, 48 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995283 Zaloga, Steven 283 American Guided Missiles of World War II World War II was a significant period of development for American missile programs, during which time the US built pioneering examples of guided weapons systems. However, whilst the German missiles of World War II are famous around the world, their American counterparts have remained shrouded in secrecy, despite the fact that they formed the basis for the later revolutions in precision warfare.

Among the most sophisticated missiles of World War II was the US Navy's radar-guided Bat anti-ship missile, which was on the verge of deployment in the final months of the war. The war also saw the first use of guided assault drones, including the US Army Air Force's Aphrodite program of 1944, and the US Navy's Project Anvil and TDR-1.
This book draws back the veil on these weapons, examining the principal avenues of missile development in America during World War II, including the early glide bombs, radio-controlled bombs and electro-optically controlled bombs. Some of the more peculiar efforts, such as the Bat bomb and pigeon-guided bombs, are also explored. The text is supported by specially commissioned, full-colour artwork and diagrams.1 vol, 48 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995288 Zaloga, Steven 288 The French 75 - The 75mm M1897 field gun that revolutionized modern artillery Explores the history of the 'Soixantequinze' -- 75mm Modele 1897 field gun in detail, from its design and development to its deployment around the world. The 75mm M1897 earned its reputation in the Great War, forming the backbone of French field artillery. It was widely distributed to Allied armies, including the American Expeditionary Forces and was also widely exported after World War I around the globe.

It was manufactured under licence in numerous countries, including the United States, which used the gun in its initial Pacific campaigns. Due to its modernity and sound design, the 75mm remained in service well into World War II. It was used by the French, Polish and other armies in the Blitzkrieg campaigns of 1939-1940 and thousands were captured by the German Army in 1940 and used for coastal defence. Surprisingly, many were also converted into a very effective anti-tank gun, the PaK 97/38. These weapons lingered in service after World War II, though by this time, they were largely obsolete. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995294 Zaloga, Steven 294 ALLIED TANKS IN NORMANDT 1944 Explains the qualities, strengths, and weakness of the major British and US tank types as well as associated Allied units in Normandy including the Canadians, Poles, and French, and how they fought. Discusses the organization and equipment of the units, providing thumbnail sketches of organization and doctrine as well as statistical data on the types and categories of AFVs that saw action.

Often outgunned by the German Panzers, and fighting in the close confines of bocage country, the Allied tanks nevertheless managed to break out of Normandy and begin the liberation of Europe. It was a battle that was dominated by the Americans' legendary Sherman, but also saw a wide and complex range of armour committed to battle across the many armies involved, from British Churchills and special-purpose 'Funnies' to the Canadians' Ram tank.
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1-995296 Zaloga, Steven 296 TANKS OF D-DAY 1944: Armor on the beaches of Normandy and southern France Allied success in invading Fortress Europe (the area of Continental Europe occupied by Nazi Germany) depended on getting armor onto the beaches as fast as possible. This book explains how the Allies developed the specialist tanks it needed, their qualities, deployment and numbers, and how they performed on the two crucial days when France was invaded, firstly in Normandy and then in Provence.

The focus of this volume will be on the specialized tanks developed for the Operation Neptune amphibious landings including the Duplex Drive amphibious Sherman tanks used on both the US and British/Canadian beaches. It also covers the specialized engineer tanks called Armoured Funnies of the British 79th Armoured Division and addresses the popular myth that US Army refusal to employ the Armoured Funnies was a principal cause for the high casualties at Omaha Beach. There is also coverage of Operation Overlord's Forgotten D-Day, the amphibious landings of Operation Dragoon. This book addresses why there were so few Panzers opposing the landings from the German perspective as well as detailing the extent of German tank/assault gun activity on D-Day.1 vol, 48 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995298 Zaloga, Steven 298 German Tanks in Normandy 1944: THE PANZER, STURMGESCH?TZ AND PANZERJ?GER FORCES THAT FACED THE D-DAY INVASION A new study of the German Panzer forces that stood between the Allies' D-Day beachhead and victory in World War II - how they compared, how they were organized, and how they fought.

The German tank forces in Normandy in June-August 1944 had the advantage of fighting on the defensive side, as well as comprising of some of the most powerful and advanced tanks used by any side in the war. Yet success in tank warfare depends on many things beyond technological superiority. This book describes the types of tanks, tank destroyers and assault guns used by the Panzer units in Normandy, how they fought on the Normandy battlefield, and why they were overwhelmed by the advancing Allies. It discusses the organization and equipment of the units, providing thumbnail sketches of basic organization and doctrine as well as statistical data on the types and categories of AFVs in German service.1 vol, 48 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995301 Zaloga, Steven 301 TANKS AT THE IRON CURTAIN 1946-60: Early Cold War Armor in Central Europe Study of the Soviet and NATO armored forces that faced each other off in Central Europe in the early Cold War, and how their technology, tactics, and doctrine were all rapidly developed.

For 45 years, the most disputed point in the World was the dividing line between East and West in Europe; here the use and development of tanks was key. Describes how Soviet and NATO tanks were deployed in the early years of the Cold War and how a generation of tanks such as the Soviet T-44/T-54 and IS-3, British Centurion, US Army M26/M46 Pershing (all developed during World War II) saw extensive service after the war had ended.

Initial post-war generation tanks including the Soviet T-54A, T-10 heavy tank, British late-model Centurions, Conqueror, US Army M41, M47, M48 and the French AMX-13 are examined in detail alongside the most important technical trends of the era: the development of shaped-charge anti-tank projectiles, the influence of anti-tank missiles, and the introduction of chemical/nuclear protection and night fighting equipment. The book also considers the influence of post-war doctrine and tactics on tank technology and the effect of regional conflicts such as the 1950 Korean War, the war in Indo-China, and the 1956 Mid East War on tank warfare.1 vol, 48 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995302 Zaloga, Steven 302 TANKS IN THE BATTLE FOR GERMANY 1945: Western Front Packed with information on tank numbers, types, and comparative performance, this book examines the two sides' tanks, organization, and doctrine, and explains how the ultimate tank battles of World War II were really fought.

The crossing of the river Rhine marked the beginning of the end of the Third Reich, but the Wehrmacht would fight ferociously on its home soil until the fall of Berlin. The Battle of Germany saw the most advanced tanks of the Allies pitted against the remnants of the once-formidable Panzerwaffe, now exhausted and lacking many of the essentials of armored warfare, but equipped with the biggest and most powerful tanks they would ever field.

In these last months the Allies were now equipped with the most advanced Shermans such as the M4A3E8, as well as some of the types that would go on to have successful postwar careers such as the Pershing, Comet, and Chaffee. In contrast the Panzer forces had pinned their hopes on small numbers of monstrous types such as the Jagdtiger and Tiger II, as well as the workhorse Sturmgesch?tz and Panzer IVs and Vs. But with German forces crumbling, the Panzerwaffe lacked trained crews, replacement vehicles, and fuel, while the Allies' well-supported tank forces advanced through Germany in spectacular combined-arms fashion.1 vol, 48 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995312 Zaloga, Steven 312 TANKS IN THE BATTLE FOR GERMANY: Eastern Front History and analysis of the state of German and Soviet armored forces from initial encounters on the German frontier in 1944 (East Prussia) to the fighting of the Oder-Vistula offensive in January 1945. Describes the condition of the German tank forces, their Hungarian allies, and the huge impact of The Red Army and other significant Allied forces -- from Poland, Czechoslovakia, and Romania -- on the outcome of victory in the war.1 vol, 48 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995315 Zaloga, Steven 315 THE RUSSIAN S-300 AND S-400 MISSILE SYSTEMS Analyzes the Russian S-300 and S-400 families of air-defense systems that are a major strategic asset and are exported around the world. The S-300 is, in fact, three systems: the S-300P, designed as a replacement for older Soviet strategic SAM systems, the S-300V, developed to defend against Pershing ballistic missiles, and the S-300F, designed for ship defense. He also considers the supplementary S-350 system and the new-generation S-400 system, deployed in Syria and sold to both China and Turkey. An assessment of the latest S-500 system, designed to counter ballistic missiles and hypersonic cruise missiles, is also provided. Includes detailed color artwork and new photos.1 vol, 48 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995318 Zaloga, Steven 318 TANKS IN OPERATION BAGRATION 1944: The Demolition of Army Group Center Uses new photos and color illustrations to explain tank camouflage and markings as well as how the tanks and AFVs on both sides contributed to the eventual defeat of Army Group Center during Operation Bagration -- the 1944 summer campaign on the Russian Front.

The Red Army had embarked on a major tank modernization after the Kursk battles of 1943 and as a result, Operation Bagration saw the first widespread use of T-34-85 and IS-2 tanks as well as self-propelled guns. Germany's Panther tank finally reached technical maturity in the summer of 1944 but small numbers weakened its battlefield impact, while other innovations such as the Tiger II heavy tank failed to leave their mark.

The operation involved substantial tank and armored vehicles on both sides but the German forces were severely hampered by the transfer of dozens of Panzer divisions to France to repel an expected Allied invasion. Forced to make hard decisions, German tank forces in the central Belarus sector were weak compared to the heavy concentration of Panzers in northern Ukraine. The Red Army exploited this vulnerability, crushing Army Group Center, and pushing beyond the Soviet frontier into Poland and East Prussia. With this crucial victory secured, the Red Army conducted successive offensives beyond the Carpathian Mountains, arriving at the Vistula river in Poland, and forcing Romania to switch sides.1 vol, 48 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995137 Zaloga, Steven 137 JAPANESE TANKS 1 vol, 48 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995308 Zaloga, Steven 308 TANKS AT THE IRON CURTAIN: 1960-75 Companion volume to NVG 301, Tanks at the Iron Curtain 1946-60, focuses on key battle tanks and their technology to give a comprehensive overall picture of how tanks developed during modern times. Examines the generational shift in tank design and warfare with the advent of CBR (chemical, biological, radiological) protection and a move away from HEAT ammunition to APFSDS. This shift confronted the growing threat of guided anti-tank missiles and saw the introduction of composite armor. Soviet heavy tanks and tank destroyer/assault guns became obsolete, giving way to the technological might of the T-62 and T-64, while NATO forces employed the Chieftain, AMX-30, Leopard I, and M60, plus the initial attempt at a common US-German tank, the MBT-70.1 vol, 48 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995218 Zaloga, Steven J. 218 T-26 LIGHT TANK: Backbone of the Red Army The T-26 was the first major Soviet armor program of the 1930s, beginning as a license-built version of the British Vickers 6-ton export tank. Although the T-26 retained the basic Vickers hull and suspension, the Red Army began to make extensive changes to the turret and armament, starting with the addition of a 45mm tank gun in 1933. The T-26 was built in larger numbers than any other tank prior to World War II.

Indeed, more T-26 tanks were manufactured than the combined tank production of Germany, France, Britain, and the United States in 1931-40. This book surveys the development of the T-26 as well as its combat record in the Spanish Civil War, the war in China, the border wars with Poland and Finland in 1939-40, and the disastrous battles of 1941 during Operation Barbarossa.

Contents: Introduction, Design & Development, Operational History, Bibliography, and Index.1 vol, 48 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-995173 Zaloga, Stevewn 173 French Tanks of World War I This title examines the emergence of the first modern tank, the Renault FT. It is a little known fact that France fielded more tanks in World War I than any other army. However, France's early tanks suffered from poor mobility and armor compared to their contemporaries. Indeed, their initial use on the Chemin des Dames in 1917 was a bloody fiasco.

In spite of initial set-backs, the French army redeemed its reputation with the Renault FT. The Renault FT pioneered the modern tank design, with armament in a revolutionary central turret and the engine in the rear. More importantly, the Renault was designed to be cheap and easy to manufacture. Discover the history of the early French armor developments and their triumphant new design, the Renault FT, that helped to turn the tide of war in the favor of the Allies.
1 vol, 48 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996001 001 NORMANDY, 1944 1 vol, 96 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-996001 001 NORMANDY, 1944 1 vol, 96 pgs 1999 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996003 003 FRANCE 1940 1 vol, 96 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996004 004 TET OFFENSIVE 1968 1 vol, 96 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996005 005 ARDENNES 1944 1 vol, 96 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996007 007 ALEXANDER 334-323BC 1 vol, 96 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996008 008 GALLIPOLI 1915 1 vol, 96 pgs 1991 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996009 009 AGINCOURT 1415 1 vol, 96 pgs 1991 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-996009 009 AGINCOURT 1415 1 vol, 96 pgs 1994 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996010 010 FIRST BULL RUN 1861 At Bull Run, two inexperienced, ill-trained and poorly led armies clashed in the opening engagement of the American Civil War (1861-1865). Culminating in a stalwart defensive fight by Thomas 'Stonewall' Jackson's Virginia Brigade, this is the story of the Confederacy's first victory. The author investigates the personalities of the principal commanders and examines the opposing armies, showing how the widely varying uniforms of different units caused mistakes of identity which affected the battle at crucial points. Weapons, intelligence and the almost universal inexperience of troops on both sides are all discussed, helping to explain the events of the battle itself.1 vol, 96 pgs 1991 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996011 011 KAISERSCHLACHT 1918 1 vol, 96 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996013 013 HASTINGS, 1066 1 vol, 96 pgs 1992 LONDON, OPSREY PUBLISHING
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1-996014 014 ZULU WAR, 1879 1 vol, 96 pgs 1992 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996015 015 WATERLOO 1815 1 vol, 96 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996016 016 KURSK 1943 1 vol, 96 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996017 017 CHICKAMAUGA 1863 1 vol, 96 pgs 1992 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996018 018 GUADALCANAL 1942 1 vol, 96 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996019 019 HATTIN 1187, Saladin's Greatest Victory Includes Siege of Jerusalem1 vol, 96 pgs 1993 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996020 020 JENA 1806 1 vol, 96 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-996021 021 GRAVELOTTE-ST. PRIVAT 1870 1 vol, 96 pgs 1993 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996022 022 QADESH 1300BC 1 vol, 96 pgs 1993 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996024 024 ARNHEM 1944 1 vol, 96 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996025 025 LEIPZIG 1813, THE BATTLE OF THE NATIONS 1 vol, 96 pgs 1993 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996026 026 VICKSBURG 1863, GRANT CLEARS THE MISSISSIPPI The 1863 Vicksburg campaign was to prove decisive to the outcome of the American Civil War (1861-1865). Known as the 'Gibraltar of the West', Vicksburg was the last Confederate stronghold on the Mississippi River. In a masterly campaign Grant used riverboats and steamers to land his army south of the city. He then defeated the armies of Generals 'Joe' Johnston and John C. Pemberton. Pemberton allowed his force to become bottled up in Vicksburg and after an epic 47-day siege he was forced to surrender the remnants of his force to Grant on 4 July 1863, one day after Lee's defeat at Gettysburg.1 vol, 96 pgs 1993 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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3-996026 026 VICKSBURG 1863, GRANT CLEARS THE MISSISSIPPI 1 vol, 96 pgs 2004 US, PRAGER PUBLISHING
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1-996035 035 PLASSEY, 1757 After relatively lowly beginnings as a writer in the East India Company, Robert Clive rose to be perhaps the most important single figure in the history of British involvement in India. At Plassey on 23 June 1757 Clive's 3,500 native and East India Company troops faced an army of 50,000 under the French supported nawab Siraj-ud-daula. Having succeeded in keeping his powder dry in a torrential rainstorm, Clive's guns were able to open a murderous fire on the enemy. Siraj-ud-daula's attack was beaten off and the counter-attack which Clive launched swept the field; with only the French gunners fighting to the last. 1 vol, 96 pgs 1994 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996036 036 CANNAE 216 B.C. - Hannibal smashes Rome's Army Cannae is rightly regarded as one of the greatest battles of military history. Hannibal's stratagem has become a model of the perfectly fought battle and is studied in detail at military academies around the world. At Cannae the Romans confronted Hannibal with an army of 80,000 infantry and 6,000 cavalry. Hannibal faced them with 40,000 foot and 10,000 horse. The engagement that followed was a masterpiece of battlefield control. By the end of the conflict the Romans had lost 47,500 infantry and 2,700 cavalry killed and a further 19,300 captured. Campaign 36 and Men-at-Arms 121 are also available in a single volume special edition as 'Hannibal's War with Rome'.
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1-996038 038 COLENSO, 1899 In 1899 Great Britain was at the height of its Imperial power. The Queen Empress had been on the throne for more than 50 glittering years, and her domain touched upon every continent. Yet, even at this pinnacle of Imperial pomp and majesty, the British army, guardian of the Empire in countless wars across the globe, was destined to be humiliated by poorly-organised citizen militia consisting of men whom the British professionals despised as back-wood farmers. In one week in December 1899 the farmers of the South African Boer Republics of the Orange Free State and the Transvaal inflicted three serious reverses on British troops1 vol, 96 pgs 1995 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996039 039 LITTLE BIG HORN, 1876 1 vol, 96 pgs 1995 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996045 045 MUJABA 1881 In 1881 the tension between Britain and the Boer farmers of southern Africa that had existed for 75 years boiled over into open conflict. The British entered the war full of confidence, yet in a few short weeks they had suffered three separate reverses before suffering their final humiliating defeat on the isolated summit of Majuba. George Colley's force were swept off their 'unassailable' position and into headlong retreat. It was a defeat that sent shock waves reverberating around the Empire. Ian Castle examines not only the battle at Majuba, but also the previous engagements at Laing's Nek, Schuinshoogte and Bronkhorstspruit1 vol, 96 pgs 1996 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996084 084 ADRIANOPLE 378 - The Goths crush Rome's legions 'Never, except in the battle of Cannae, had there been so destructive a slaughter recorded in our annals.' Thus the Roman historian Ammianus Marcellinus recorded the battle of Adrianople, which spelled the beginning of the end of the Roman Empire. Such a crushing Roman defeat by Gothic cavalry proved to the Empire, as well as to the Goths themselves, that the migratory barbarians were a force to be reckoned with. This book tells the story of the misguided Roman plans and the surprise attack of Gothic cavalry, and puts forward the most recent theories as to the true location of the battlefield.
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1-996085 085 PEKING 1900 In 1900 a violent rebellion swept northern China - the Boxer Rebellion. The Boxers were a secret society who sought to rid their country of the pernicious influence of the foreign powers who had gradually acquired a stranglehold on China. With the connivance of the Imperial Court they laid siege to the legation quarter of Peking. Trapped inside were an assortment of diplomats, civilians and a small number of troops. They were all Sir Claude Macdonald, the British Minister in Peking, had to defend against thousands of hostile Boxers and Imperial troops. It would now be a race against time. Could the rag-tag defenders hold out long enough for the gathering relief force to reach them? This book describes the desperate series of events as the multinational force rushed to their rescue. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996086 086 ARMADA CAMPAIGN 1 vol, 96 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996091 091 KOLIN 1757 In May of 1757 Frederick the Great invaded Bohemia, smashed an Austrian army outside Prague and bottled it up in the city. The Empress Maria Theresa dispatched Marshal Daun with 60,000 men to save the Empire's second city. Frederick had won a string of victories over the Austrians and was convinced his men would always triumph.

Although outnumbered he attacked, but the Austrians were waiting. His army was defeated and forced to withdraw. As his veterans commented, 'they were not the same old Austrians at all'. Simon Millar shows how Frederick's overconfidence proved his undoing at Kolin.

Contents: Origins of the Campaign, Chronology, Opposing Commanders, Opposing Armies, Opposing Plans, The Battle, Aftermath, Bibliography, and Index.
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1-996092 092 ST. NAZAIRE 1942 1 vol, 96 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996098 098 KALKA RIVER 1223:Mongol Invasion of Europe 1 vol, 96 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996118 118 THE YOM KIPPUR WAR 1973(1):The Golan Heights 1 vol, 96 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996146 146 THE MARSHALL ISLANDS 1944 1 vol, 96 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996147 147 CRETE 1941 1 vol, 96 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996156 156 THE DOOLITTLE RAID 1942 1 vol, 96 pgs 2005 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996158 158 EL ALAMEIN 1942 1 vol, 96 pgs 2005 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996159 159 BERLIN 1945 1 vol, 96 pgs 2005 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996160 160 BATTLE OF THE BOYNE 1690 1 vol, 96 pgs 2005 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996161 161 THE THIRD CRUSADE 1191 1 vol, 96 pgs 2005 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996162 162 INCH'ON 1950 1 vol, 96 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996163 163 LEYTE GULF 1944 1 vol, 96 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996164 164 OTTERBURN 1388 1 vol, 96 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996165 165 IRAQ 1941 1 vol, 96 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996166 166 ASSAYE 1803 1 vol, 96 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996167 167 MOSCOW 1941 1 vol, 96 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996168 168 FLODDEN 1513 1 vol, 96 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996169 169 SOMME 1 JULY 1916 1 vol, 96 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996170 170 OSAKA 1614-15 1 vol, 96 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996172 172 GIBRALTER 1779-1783 1 vol, 96 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996174 174 PHARSALUS 48 BC CAESAR & POMPEY 1 vol, 96 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996175 175 REMAGEN 1945 1 vol, 96 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996176 176 PHILADELPHIA 1777 1 vol, 96 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996177 177 CHATEAU THIERRY & BELLEAU WOOD 1918 1 vol, 96 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996178 178 THE RHINE CROSSINGS 1945 1 vol, 96 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996179 179 SHERMAN'S MARCH TO THE SEA 1864 1 vol, 96 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996180 180 EASTER RISING 1916 1 vol, 96 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996181 181 SIEGFRIED LINE 1944-45 1 vol, 96 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996182 182 GRANICUS 334BC 1 vol, 96 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996183 183 DENMARK & NORWAY 1940:Hitler's Boldest Ops 1 vol, 96 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-996183 183 DENMARK & NORWAY 1940:Hitler's Boldest Ops 1 vol, 96 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996184 184 STALINGRAD 1942 1 vol, 96 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996185 185 NASEBY 1645 1 vol, 96 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996186 186 BARBAROSA 1941 1 vol, 96 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996187 187 CAMBRAI 1917 1 vol, 96 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996188 188 THERMOPYLAE 480 BC 1 vol, 96 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996189 189 SEVASTOPOL 1942 1 vol, 96 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996190 190 POITIERS AD 732:Charles Martel vs Islam 1 vol, 96 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996191 191 VIENNA 1683:Europe repels the Ottomans 1 vol, 96 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996193 193 LONDON 1914-17 Zeppelin Menace 1 vol, 96 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996194 194 LIBERATION OF PARIS 1944 1 vol, 96 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996195 195 SYRACUSE 415-413 BC 1 vol, 96 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996196 196 GAZALA 1942:Rommel's Greatest Victory 1 vol, 96 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996197 197 AMIENS 1918 1 vol, 96 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996198 198 SAMURAI INVASION OF KOREA 1592-98 1 vol, 96 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996199 199 PHILIPPI 42 BC 1 vol, 96 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996200 200 JAPAN 1945 1 vol, 96 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996201 201 BRANDY STATION 1863 1 vol, 96 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996202 202 THE ARAB REVOLT 1916-18 1 vol, 96 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996203 203 TRENTON AND PRINCETON 1776-77 1 vol, 96 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996205 205 WARSAW 1944 1 vol, 96 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996206 206 SPARTACUS AND THE SLAVE WAR 73-71 BC 1 vol, 96 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996207 207 SOLFERINO 1859 1 vol, 96 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996208 208 PETERSBURG 1864-65 1 vol, 96 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996209 209 NIAGARA 1814 1 vol, 96 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996210 210 OPERATION DRAGOON 1944-Southern France 1 vol, 96 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996211 211 ACTIUM 31 BC 1 vol, 96 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996212 212 THE SIX DAY WAR 1967:Sinai 1 vol, 96 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996213 213 IRELAND 1649-52 1 vol, 96 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996214 214 THE CORAL SEA 1942 1 vol, 96 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996215 215 LENIGRAD 1941-1944 1 vol, 96 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996216 216 THE SIX DAY WAR 1967:Jordan and Syria 1 vol, 96 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996217 217 The Mongol Invasion of Japan 1274 and 1281 1 vol, 96 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996218 218 Maginot Line 1940 1 vol, 96 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996219 219 Dunkirk 1940 1 vol, 96 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996304 Alford, Bob 304 DARWIN 1942: The Japanese Attack on Australia Following the devastating raids on Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941, lightning advances by Japanese forces throughout the Pacific and the Far East, and a desperate battle by the Allied command in the Dutch East Indies, it became evident that an attack on Australia was more a matter of 'when' and not 'if.'

On 19 February, just 11 weeks after the attacks on Pearl Harbor and two weeks after the fall of Singapore, the same Japanese battle group that had attacked Hawaii was ordered to attack the ill-prepared and under-defended Australian port of Darwin.

Publishing 75 years after this little-known yet devastating attack, this fully-illustrated study details what happened on that dramatic day in 1942 with the help of contemporary photographs, maps, and profiles of the commanders and machines.1 vol, 96 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996299 Bahmanyar, Mir 299 ZAMA 202 BC: Scipio Crushes Hannibal in North Africa The battle of Zama, fought across North Africa around 202 BC, was the final large-scale clash of arms between the world's two greatest western powers of the time - Carthage and Rome. The engagement ended the Second Punic War, waged from 218 until 201 BC. The armies were led by two of the most famous commanders of all time - the legendary Carthaginian general Hannibal, renowned for crossing the Alps with his army into Italy, and the Roman general Publius Cornelius Scipio, who along with his father was among the defeated at the battle of Cannae in 216 BC.

Drawing upon years of research, author Mir Bahmanyar gives a detailed account of this closing battle, analyzing the tactics employed by each general and the forces they had at their disposal. Stunning, specially commissioned artwork brings to life the epic clash that saw Hannibal defeated and Rome claim its spot as the principal Mediterranean power.1 vol, 96 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996358 Battistelli, Pier 358 THE BALKANS 1940-41 (1): ): Mussolini's Fatal Blunder in the Greco-Italian War In the wake of Italy's rapid annexation of Albania in April 1940, Mussolini's decision to attack Greece in October that year is widely acknowledged as a fatal mistake, leading to a domestic crisis and to the collapse of Italy's reputation as a military power (re-emphasized by the Italian defeat in North Africa in December 1940). The Italian assault on Greece came to a stalemate in less than a fortnight, and was followed a week later by a Greek counter-offensive that broke through the Italian defences before advancing into Albania, forcing the Italian forces to withdraw north before grinding to a half in January 1941 due to logistical issues. Eventually, the Italians took advantage of this brief hiatus to reorganize and prepare a counteroffensive, the failure of which marked the end of the first stage of the Axis Balkan campaign.

The first of two volumes examining the Axis campaigns in the Balkans, this book offers a detailed overview of the Italian and Greek armies, their fighting power, and the terrain in which they fought. Complimented by rarely seen images and full colour illustrations, it shows how expectations of an easy Italian victory quickly turned into one of Mussolini's greatest blunders.1 vol, 96 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996365 Battistelli, Pier 365 THE BALKANS 1940-41 (2): Hitler's Blitzkrieg against Yugoslavia and Greece Details the opposing forces that took part in this campaign, documents weapons, and analyzes the effectiveness of their tactics. It explores the initial Axis campaign against Yugoslavia, the breakthrough of the Metaxas Line and advance into Macedonia and the withdrawal of Allied troops south. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996387 Battistelli, Pier Pablo 387 ASSAULT ON THE GOTHIC LINE 1944: The Allied Attempted Breakthrough into Northern Italy Describes the progress of the WWII phased battles in challenging Italian terrain. Documents the dual Allied offensive spearheaded by American and British units to smash through what was supposed to be the final Axis defensive line in Italy before the Alps. The overall strategic aims of both the Axis and Allied leaders are explored, together with the organization of the forces committed.

Photographs and specially commissioned artworks show the soldiers that fought on both sides, including American, Canadian, Indian, Brazilian, Polish, New Zealander, British, German, and Italian troops, as well as the materiel they employed. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996238 Bonk, David 238 ST MIHIEL 1918: The American Expeditionary Forces' Trial by Fire At 1:00 am on September 12, 1918, accompanied by rain and lightning, the American Army launched its first major offensive of World War I. Supported by French Colonial troops, the American IV and V Corps burst through the weakened German line at St. Mihiel and seized numerous objectives while taking over 16,000 prisoners and capturing over 400 guns. Although American tactics remain suspect, and the operation cost 7,000 US casualties, the battle was heralded as a huge Allied victory. More importantly, it demonstrated to the French and British that the Americans were capable of large-scale, combined-arms operations. Packed with photos, artwork and battle maps, this book explains the entire offensive in detail.1 vol, 96 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996235 Brooks, Richard 235 WALCHERAN 1944: Storming Hitler's Island Fortress Although the Alllies captured Antwerp in September 1944, the port itself could not be opened due to the continued German presence on the island of Walcheren, which guarded the port entrance. In November, the Allies launched an assault on the island, using a number of Commando units. Supported by warships and assault vehicles, the Allies fought their way ashore and engaged in deadly streets battles with the Germans.
1 vol, 96 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996285 Brooks, Richard 285 LEWES AND EVESHAM 1264-65: Simon de Montfort and the Barons' War At the crescendo of the Second Barons' War were the battles of Lewes and Evesham. At Lewes, Simon de Montfort, the powerful renegade leader of the Baronial faction, won a vital victory, smashing the Royalist forces and capturing Henry III and Prince Edward. Edward escaped, however, to lead the Royalist armies to a crushing victory just a year later at Evesham.

Using full color illustrations, bird's-eye views, and detailed maps to generate an arresting visual perspective of the fighting, this book tells the full story of the battles of Lewes and Evesham, the only pitched battles to be fought by English armies in the mid-13th century. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996224 Campbell, Duncan 224 Mons Graupius AD 83: Rome's Battle at the Edge of the World In AD 77, Roman forces under Agricola marched into the northern reaches of Britain in an attempt to pacify the Caledonian tribesman. For seven years, the Romans marched and battled across what is now Scotland. Finally, in AD 83, they fought the final battle at Mons Graupius where 10,000 Caledonians were slaughtered with only 360 Roman dead. It proved the high-water mark of Roman power in Britain. Following unrest elsewhere in the empire, the north of Scotland was abandoned and Rome's forces began their long retreat. Never again would Roman arms stand on the edge of the known world.
1 vol, 96 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996323 Cansiere, Romain 323 BLANC MONT RIDGE 1918: America's Forgotten Victory The dominating Blanc Mont Ridge complex in the Champagne region of France was home to some of the most complex German defenses on the Western Front. Its heights offered artillery observation that made even approaching the ridge virtually suicidal.

Pessimistic about the ability of depleted and demoralized French units to capture the position, General Henri Gouraud was granted the use of two American divisions: the veteran 2nd 'Indianhead' Division, including the 4th (Marine) Brigade, and the untested 36th 'Arrowhead' Division of the Texas and Oklahoma National Guard.

This fully illustrated book describes this Allied offensive with American troops in the vanguard, and shows how despite the heavy losses it sustained to both manpower and supporting armour, they eventually forced the Germans to abandon most of the region in one of the largest withdrawals of the war.1 vol, 96 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996227 Castle, Ian 227 London 1917-18 The Bomber Blitz On a sunny May afternoon in 1917, the peace of an English seaside town was shattered when a flight of German Gotha bombers appeared without warning. Twenty-three Gothas had set out to attack London in this first bomber raid, but heavy cloud forced them to target Folkestone and the Shorncliffe army camp instead. It was the start of a new phase of the war aimed at destroying the morale of the British people. London's defences were quickly overhauled to face this new threat, providing the basis for Britain's defence during World War II. This book tells the story of the Gotha and the massive Staaken 'Giant' bomber raids against London.
1 vol, 96 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996229 Castle, Ian 229 Kohima 1944 The battle that saved India In March 1944, the Japanese Army launched Operation U-Go, an attack on Assam in India intended to inspire a rising against British rule. A month earlier the Japanese had launched Operation Ha-Go, which was intended as a feint to draw British attention away from the Imphal area. But British forces employed new defensive techniques to counter the Japanese infiltration tactics. These tactics were again employed on a larger scale when Imphal and Kohima were surrounded during Operation U-Go.

Kohima took place in two stages. From 3 to 16 April the Japanese attempted to capture Kohima Ridge. As the small garrison held out against fierce and repeatedly desperate attempts by the Japanese 31st Division to destroy them, so the British 2nd Division fought to break through and relieve them. Then for over two months British and Indian troops counter-attacked to drive the Japanese from the positions they had already captured. The battle ended on June 22 when British and Indian troops from Kohima and Imphal met at Milestone 109, thus ending the siege.
1 vol, 96 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996260 Castle. Ian 260 FORT WILLIAM HENRY 1755-57: A Battle, Two Sieges and a Bloody Massacre After the British garrison of Fort William Henry in the colony of New York surrendered to the besieging army of the French commander Marquis de Montcalm in August 1757, it appeared that this particular episode of the French and Indian War was over. What happened next became the most infamous incident of the war - and one which forms an integral part of James Fenimore Cooper's classic novel The Last of the Mohicans - the 'massacre' of Fort William Henry.

As the garrison prepared to march for Fort Edward, a flood of enraged Native Americans swept over the column, unleashing an unstoppable tide of slaughter. Cooper's version has colored our view of the incident, so what really happened? Ian Castle details new research on the campaign, including some fascinating archaeological work that has taken place over the last 20 years, updating the view put forward by The Last of the Mohicans. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996076 Chartrand, Rene 076 TICONDEROGA 1758 On 5 July 1758 General Abercromby's expedition against Fort Carillon set off from its camp. Within hours, tragedy struck. Some rangers ran into a French scouting party and in the fierce skirmish that followed Lord Howe, the darling of the army, was shot through the heart. The army was shattered at the loss, but Abercromby went to pieces. He decided to attack Montcalm's completed breastworks head-on. Battalion after battalion was sacrificed, the most famous of these hopeless assaults being that of the Black Watch. With the failure of his plan and the exhaustion of his army Abercromby retreated to the foot of Lake George - Montcalm had saved Canada, with Abercromby's help.1 vol, 96 pgs 2000 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996253 Chartrand, Rene 253 TALAVERA 1809 - Wellington's Lightning Strike into Spain The battle of Talavera in 1809 was one of the major battles of the Peninsular War and Arthur Wellesley's first victory in Spain itself, following which he was created Viscount Wellington of Talavera and Wellington. Although Wellesely's forces were outnumbered, and a sizable contingent of the Spanish ran away, he had chosen a superb defensive position and was able to beat off successive French attacks, though at a heavy cost in terms of casualties.

Although the French had withdrawn, leaving Wellesley the master of the field, his high casualties and approaching French reinforcements convinced Wellesley to withdraw to Portugal. His foray into Spain had an enormous effect on Spanish morale as they realized they were not alone in the struggle. British redcoats had had got to within 70km of Madraid, and they would return in future years.
1 vol, 96 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996243 Chun, Clayton 243 THE PHILIPPINES 1941-42 In the immediate aftermath of Pearl Harbor, the Japanese launched an attack on the Philippines to eliminate the United States' other major Pacific naval base. Catching the US forces completely by surprise, the Japanese bombed the major airfields and quickly gained air supremacy. They followed with a full-scale invasion that quickly rolled up US-Filipino opposition and captured Manila. Meanwhile US forces, under the leadership of the Douglas MacArthur, created a series of defensive lines to try and stop the Japanese advance.

Despite their efforts, they were continually pushed back until they held nothing more than the small island of Corregidor. With doom hanging over the US-Filipino forces, Douglas MacArthur was ordered to Australia, vowing to return. Nearly five months after the invasion began, the US-Filipino forces surrendered, and were led off on the 'Bataan Death March'. This book covers the full campaign from the planning through to the execution, looking at the various battles and strategies that were employed by both sides in the battle for the Philippines.1 vol, 96 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996282 Chun, Clayton 282 LEYTE 1944: Return to the Philippines In August 1944, General Douglas MacArthur kept his word when he led what, at the time, was the largest amphibious assault of the Pacific War on the island of Leyte. In the face of stubborn Japanese resistance, including the first systematic use of Kamikaze attacks, the US forces ground slowly forwards before another amphibious assault took the vital position of Ormoc in the last decisive battle of the campaign. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996306 Chun, Clayton 306 LUZON 1945: The Final Liberation of the Philippines Driven from the Philippines in 1942, General Douglas MacArthur returned three years later to force the Japanese off of its main island of Luzon. Containing the capital of Manila, vital natural resources, and thousands of Allied prisoners of war, the triumph at Luzon would be a vital step on the road to victory as the Americans continued to island-hop their way towards the Japanese home islands.

This book details one of the hardest-fought campaigns of the Pacific War with Japanese fatalities topping 200,000 on Luzon. Emphasizing the differences in Japanese and American strategy, and detailing the combat operations of the campaign, this volume tells the story of how MacArthur kept his promise to return and liberate the Philippines. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996346 Chun, Clayton 346 YALU RIVER 1950-51: The Chinese Spring the Trap on MacArthur Following the Inchon landings and the breakout from the Pusan Perimeter, UN forces crossed the North Korean border on 9 October and moved on the capital Pyongyang. Many in America believed the war would be over by Christmas, but some Washington diplomatic, military, and intelligence experts continued to raise dire warnings that the People's Republic of China might intervene.

Nevertheless, General MacArthur decided to push on to the Chinese/North Korean border, the Yalu River. On 25 October, Communist Chinese Forces unexpectedly attacked Republic of Korea forces near Unsan. Then, on 25 November, the day after MacArthur announced a 'final offensive to end the war,' the Chinese 13th Army Group struck in mass against the Eighth Army in the north-west corner of North Korea, overrunning the US 2nd and 25th Infantry Divisions.

The Chinese attacks quickly shattered Truman's dream of a unified Korea. American, UN, and ROK forces could not hold a successful defensive line against the combined CCF and NKPA attacks. At the Chosin Reservoir, US Marine Corps and Army units retreated south whilst MacArthur's forces withdrew from Pyongyang and X Corps later pulled out of Hungnam.1 vol, 96 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996296 Cowan, Ross 296 MILVIAN BRIDGE AD 312: Constantine's Battle for Empire and Faith In AD 312, the Roman world was divided between four emperors. The most ambitious was Constantine, who sought to eliminate his rivals and reunite the Empire.

His first target was Maxentius, who held Rome, the symbolic heart of the Empire. Inspired by a dream sent by the Christian God, at the Milvian Bridge region just north of Rome, he routed Maxentius' army and pursued the fugitives into the river Tiber. The victory secured Constantine's hold on the western half of the Roman Empire and confirmed his Christian faith, but many details of this famous battle remain obscured.

This new volume identifies the location of the battlefield and explains the tactics Constantine used to secure a victory that triggered the fundamental shift from paganism to Christianity. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996336 D'Amato, Raffaele 336 STRASBOURG AD 357: The Victory That Saved Gaul Civil war in the Western Roman Empire between AD 350-53 had left the frontiers weakly defended, and the major German confederations along the Rhine -- the Franks and Alemanni -- took advantage of the situation to cross the river, destroy the Roman fortifications along it and occupy parts of Roman Gaul.

In 355, the Emperor Constantius appointed his 23-year-old cousin Julian as his Caesar in the provinces of Gaul with command of all troops in the region. Having recaptured the city of Cologne, Julian planned to trap the Alemanni in a pincer movement, but when the larger half of his army was forced into retreat, he was left facing a much larger German force outside the walls of the city of Strasbourg. This new study relates the events of this epic battle as the experience and training of the Roman forces prevailed in the face of overwhelming German numbers.1 vol, 96 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996363 Dahm, Murray 363 LEUCTRA 371BC: The Destruction of Spartan Dominance The Battle of Leuctra, fought in early July in 371 BC, saw the destruction of the Spartan dominance of Greece and introduced several tactical innovations which are still studied and emulated to this day. Sparta's hegemony of Greece (which had been in effect since the Persian wars of 480/79 and especially since the Peloponnesian War in 431-404 BC) was wiped away in a single day of destruction. Sparta would never recover from the losses in manpower which were suffered at Leuctra.

Sparta's defeat created a power vacuum in Greece which several states attempted to fill (the Theban Hegemony and the resurgence of Athens) and gave rise to the dominance of Macedon in the 350s when Macedon would conquer Greece in 338 BC at the battle of Chaeronea. None of which would have been possible without the events at Leuctra.

The Theban phalanx at Leuctra, with its great depth of 50 ranks introduced new tactical thinking in Greek warfare and this thinking eventually led to the Macedonian phalanx of Philip and Alexander which conquered Greece and the Persian Empire less than 40 years later. The Theban commander at Leuctra, Epaminondas, also introduced the idea of drawing up his forces in echelon and fighting with a refused flank - something Alexander emulated in all of his major battles and which has been attempted at countless battles since.1 vol, 96 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996334 de Groot, Bouko 334 NIEUWPOORT 1600: The First Modern Battle The Eighty Years' War began as a limited Dutch rebellion seeking only religious tolerance from their Spanish overlords, but it quickly escalated into one of the longest wars in European history. Spain's failed invasion of 1599 and the mutinies that followed convinced Dutch leaders that they now should go on the offensive. This campaign pitted two famous leaders' sons against each other: Maurice of Nassau and Archduke Albert VII. One led an unproven new model army, the other Spain's 'unbeatable' Tercios, each around 11,000-men strong.

The Dutch wanted to land near Nieuwpoort, take it and then march on to Dunkirk, northern home port of the Spanish fleet, but they were cut off by the resurgent and reunited Spanish army. The two forces then met on the beach and in the dunes north of Nieuwpoort. This book uses specially commissioned artwork to reveal one of the greatest battles of the Eighty Years' War - one whose influence on military theory and practice ever since has been highly significant.1 vol, 96 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996324 DeVries, Kelly 324 CAMPALDINO 1289: The Battle That Made Dante Campaldino is one of the important battles between the Guelphs and Ghibellines - the major political factions in the city states of central and northern Italy. It heralded the rise of Florence to a dominant position over the area of Tuscany and was one of the last occasions when the Italian city militias contested a battle, with the 14th century seeing the rise of the condottiere in Italy's Wars.1 vol, 96 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996337 DeVries, Kelly 337 CASTAGNARO 1387: Hawkwood's Great Victory The battle of Castagnaro, fought on 11 March 1387 between the Veronese and the Paduans, is one of the most famous Italian medieval conflicts in the English-speaking world. This is thanks in no small part to the exploits of the renowned English mercenary (or condottiero) captain, Sir John Hawkwood. Commanding the Paduan army, he led them to a stunning victory.

This new study challenges the conventional story of the battle, relocating it to the other side of the Adige River, and showing that Hawkwood was no mere disciple of his previous commander, the Black Prince-he was a highly talented and intelligent general in his own right. Using specially commissioned full-color artwork, this fascinating book shows how Hawkwood used his own acumen, and the training, skills, and discipline of his very experienced condottieri, to defeat his opponents at Castagnaro.1 vol, 96 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996289 Diamnd, Jon 289 BURMA ROAD 1943-44: Stilwell's Assault on Myitkyina Myitkyina was a vital objective in the Allied re-conquest of Burma in 1943-44. Following the disastrous retreat from Burma in April 1942, China had become isolated from re-supply except for the dangerous air route for US transports over the Himalaya Mountains. The Burma Road, which ran from Lashio (south of Myitkyina) through the mountains to Kunming was closed as a supply route from Rangoon after the Japanese conquest. Without military assistance, China would be forced to surrender and Imperial Japanese Army forces could be diverted to other Pacific war zones.

This is the history of the ambitious joint Allied assault led by American Lt. Gen. Joseph W Stilwell and featuring British, American, and Chinese forces as they clashed with three skilled regiments of the Japanese 18th Division. Packed with first-hand accounts, specially commissioned artwork, maps and illustrations and dozens of rare photographs this book reveals the incredible Allied attack on Myitkyina. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996264 Dildy, Doug 264 FALL GELB 1940 (1): Panzer Breakthrough in the West Never in the history of warfare has the clash between such great and apparently equal forces been decided so swiftly and conclusively as the German conquest of France and the Low Countries in May and June of 1940.

Not deigning to spend itself against the extensive fortifications of France's Maginot Lines, Hitler's Wehrmacht planned to advance its 136 (of 157) divisions through Belgium and northern France in order to destroy the Allied forces there and gain territory from which to prosecute continued combat operations against France and England.

Beginning on 10 May 1940, this title follows the fortunes of Heeresgruppe A as its three Panzer Korps moved stealthily through the dark, hilly, and thickly forested Ardennes in southern Belgium before forcing a passage across the river Meuse and racing through France to the Channel in one of the most daring campaigns in history.

Contents

* Origins of the campaign
* Chronology
* Opposing commanders
* Opposing armies
* Orders of battle
* Opposing plans
* The campaign 1 vol, 96 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996265 Dildy, Doug FALL GELB 1940 (2): Airborne Assault on the Low Countries The great blitzkrieg campaign of May/June 1940 saw German forces pour through Holland and Belgium to confront the French and British. The assault was audacious; it relied on speed, feinting and maneuver as much as superior force, and in the end these qualities were to prove decisive to German success.

Featuring vivid illustrations, bird's eye views and maps, this book charts the unfolding of an unprecedented 'lightning war', which saw the first ever airborne assault at a strategic level, and the largest clash of armour to date. Never in the history of warfare had the clash between such large, powerful, and apparently equal forces been decided so swiftly and conclusively.

Contents: Origins of the campaign, Chronology, Opposing commanders, Opposing armies, Orders of battle, Opposing plans, The campaign, Aftermath, The battlefields today, Further reading, and Index.
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1-996258 Donnell, Clayton and James Donnell 258 SHENANDOAH VALLEY 1862: Stonewall Jackson Outmaneuvers the Union Major General 'Stonewall' Jackson became a legend for his actions in Shenandoah Valley, Virginia, in 1862. Marching over 600 miles in 48 days, he, along with his army, won five major battles. His forces, never numbering more than 17,000 men, overcame a combined Union force of 50,000, demonstrating his ability to maneuver his troops and deceive his enemies into believing he possessed the advantage.

Charted throughout these pages is the journey leading up to, and including, 'Stonewall' Jackson's final victory, all the while performing better than anyone could have expected. The campaign became a showcase for the mobility and success of Jackson's outnumbered men, who held the larger Union forces pinned down and off balance, consequently allowing Jackson to force march his men to take part in the Seven Days Battles that saved Richmond.1 vol, 96 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996290 Donnell, James 290 ATLANTA 1864: Sherman Marches South On September 3, 1864, Union Major-General William Tecumseh Sherman telegraphed the War Department in Washington, DC, 'Atlanta is ours, and fairly won.' The capture of the heart of the south was the end of a fierce four-month campaign and caused jubilation throughout the North. More importantly for the Union cause, it propelled President Abraham Lincoln to reelection two months later.

This volume explores the entire Atlanta campaign, from Sherman's initial clashes with Joseph E. Johnston's army of Tennessee to the final Confederate resistance under General John Bell Hood. Includes the usual high-quality artwork and detailed maps, this study takes the reader from the border of Georgia and Tennessee to Atlanta, with Sherman preparing for his famous March to the Sea. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996328 Drohan, Brian 328 IMJIN RIVER 1951: Last Stand of the Glorious Glosters After China's November 1950 intervention in the war and the subsequent battle of the Chosin Reservoir, UN forces faced a new onslaught in the spring of 1951 with over 350,000 veteran troops attacking along the Imjin River.

he US 3rd Infantry Division took the brunt of the attack along with the attached British 29th Infantry Brigade which included the Gloucestershire Regiment. The heroic defense of the American and British forces would pass into legend, most especially the doomed effort of the Glosters, as they sought to buy time for the rest of the UN forces to regroup and organize an effective defense of Seoul, the South Korean capital city.

Featuring full color commissioned artwork, maps, and first-hand accounts, this is the compelling story of one of the most epic clashes of the Korean War. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996342 Esposito, Gabriele 342 THE PARAGUAYAN WAR 1864-70: The Triple Alliance at Stake in La Plata The Paraguayan War, also known as the War of the Triple Alliance, was the largest and most important military conflict in the history of South America, after the Wars of Independence, and its only true 'continental' war. It involved four countries and lasted for more than five years, during which Paraguay fought alone against a powerful alliance formed by Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay. This conflict was remarkable in its huge scale and its terrible cost in lives, with the catastrophic human price paid by Paraguay amounting to more than 300,000 men, a loss of some 70% of the country's total population.

When the war began in 1864, the armies were small, poorly trained and badly equipped semi-professional forces. However, by the time the war ended, most of them had adopted percussion rifles employing the Minie system and new weapons like breech-loading rifles and Gatling machine guns were being tested on the continent for the first time.

This title covers the whole span of the war, from the early days when the conflict primarily involved small columns of a few thousand men seeking each other out in rugged and sparsely inhabited territory, through to the later Napoleonic-style positional battles fought at points of strategic importance. It also explores the unique challenges presented by the humid, subtropical climate, including the devastating impact of disease on the troops.1 vol, 96 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996354 Esposito, Gabriele 354 King Philip's War 1675-76 America's Deadliest Colonial Conflict A coalition of Native American tribes fought against a force of over 1,000 men raised by the New England Confederation of Plymouth, Connecticut, New Haven, and Massachusetts Bay, alongside their Indian allies the Mohegans and Mohawks. The resultant fighting in Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, and New Hampshire resulted in the destruction of 12 towns, the death of between 600-800 colonists and 3,000 Indians, making it the deadliest war in the history of American colonization. Although the war resulted in victory for the colonists, the scale of death and destruction led to significant economic hardship1 vol, 96 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996279 Field, Ron 279 APPOMATTOX 1865 This highly illustrated title details the curtain-closing campaign of the American Civil War in the East. Ulysses S. Grant's Army of the Potomac and Robert E Lee's Army of Northern Virginia faced up to one another one last time, resulting in Lee conducting a desperate series of withdrawals and retreats down the line of the Richmond and Danville Railroad, hoping to join forces with General Joseph E. Johnston's Army of Tennessee.

This book, with informative full-color illustrations and maps, tells the full story of the skirmishes and pursuits that led directly to Lee's surrender, as his frantic efforts to extricate his forces from ever more perilous positions became increasingly untenable. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996233 Fields, Nic 233 BOUDICCA'S REBELLION AD 60-61: The Britons Rise Up Against Rome When the Romans occupied the southern half of Britain in AD 43, the Iceni tribe quickly allied themselves with the invaders. Having paid tribute to Rome, they continued to be ruled by their own kings. But 17 years later when King Prasutagus of the Iceni died, the Romans decided to incorporate his kingdom into the new province. When his widow Boudicca protested, she 'was flogged and their daughters raped', sparking one of the most famous rebellions in history. This book tells how Boudicca raised her people and other tribes in revolt, overran the provincial towns of Camulodunum (Colchester), Londinium (London), and Verulamium (St Albans), destroyed the IX Legion, and nearly took control of the fledgling Roman province, before being finally brought to heel in a pitched battle at Mancetter.1 vol, 96 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996269 Fields, Nic 269 ALESIA 52 BC: The Final Struggle for Gaul In 52 BC Caesar's continued strategy of annihilation had engendered a spirit of desperation, which detonated into a revolt of Gallic tribes under the leadership of the charismatic young Arvernian noble Vercingetorix. Major engagements were fought at Noviodunum, Avaricum, and Gergovia, with the last action being the most serious reverse that Caesar faced in the whole of the Gallic War.

However, Vercingetorix soon realized that he was unable to match the Romans in pitched battle. Taking advantage of the tribesmen's superior knowledge of their home territory, Vercingetorix began a canny policy of small war and defensive maneuvers, which gravely hampered Caesar's movements by cutting off his supplies. For Caesar it was to be a grim summertime - his whole Gallic enterprise faced disaster.

In the event, by brilliant leadership, force of arms, and occasionally sheer luck, Caesar succeeded in stamping out the revolt in a long and brutal action culminating in the siege of Alesia. Vercingetorix finally surrendered and Alesia was to be the last significant resistance to the Roman will. Never again would a Gallic warlord independent of Rome hold sway over the Celts of Gaul.

Includes: Origins of the campaign; Chronology; Opposing commanders, armies, plans, and OOBs; Campaign; Aftermath; Battlefields today; Further reading; and Index.1 vol, 96 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996303 Fields, Nic 303 LAKE TRASIMENE 217 BC: Ambush and Annihilation of a Roman Army Following Hannibal's crushing victory at the battle of the Trebbia, the reeling Roman Republic sent a new army under the overconfident consul Caius Flaminius to destroy the Carthaginian invaders - unbeknownst to him they were ready and waiting. The destruction of the Roman force at Lake Trasimene firmly established Hannibal as one of the Ancient World's greatest commanders thanks to his use of innovative tactics, including the first recorded use of a turning movement. The Romans would not send another major army to confront him until the battle of Cannae in 216 BC.

This new study, based on recent archaeological work on the battlefield itself, tells the full story of one of Hannibal's greatest victories with the help of maps, full-color illustrations, and detailed sections on the make-up of the armies and their commanders.1 vol, 96 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996322 Fields, Nic 322 CAUDINE FORKS 321 BC: Rome's Humiliation in the Second Samnite War No defeat was as humiliating as Caudine Forks in the summer of 321 BC. Rome had been at war with the Samnites - one of early Rome's most formidable foes - since 326 BC in what would turn out to be a long and bitter conflict now known as the Second Samnite War. The rising, rival Italic powers vied for supremacy in central and southern Italy, and their leaders were contemplating the conquest of the entire Italian peninsula.

Driven by the ambitions of Titus Veturius Calvinus and Spurius Postumius Albinus, Roman forces were determined to inflict a crippling blow on the Samnites, but their combined armies were instead surprised, surrounded, and forced to surrender by the Samnites led by Gavius Pontius. The Roman soldiers, citizens of Rome to a man, were required to quit the field by passing under the yoke of spears in a humiliating ritual worse than death itself.

This new study, using specially commissioned artwork and maps, analyzes why the Romans were so comprehensively defeated at the Caudine Forks, explains why the protracted aftermath of their dismal defeat was so humiliating, and how it spurred them on to their eventual triumph over the Samnites. Includes other major events in the Second Samnite War.
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1-996329 Fields, Nic 329 MUTINA 43 BC: Mark Antony's Struggle for Survival In the aftermath of the murder of Gaius Julius Caesar, his self-declared successor Mark Antony struggled to hold together his legacy. Following an abortive coup attempt by Caesar's adopted son Octavian, two of Antony's legions declared for him, leading to a renewed outbreak of civil war. Antony moved into northern Italy and invaded the city of Mutina, which was held by Decimus Brutus. There they were quickly sandwiched between the city walls on one side and the newly arrived Senate-backed forces of Octavian on the other.

These two heirs of Caesar then fought to claim their former mentor's legacy. Fully illustrated with specially commissioned artwork and maps, this is the full story of the battles which would see Octavian move from being a young, inexperienced aristocrat to the dominating figure of Augustus.1 vol, 96 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996382 Fields, Nic 382 CARRHAE 53 BC: Rome's Disaster in the Desert The Battle of Carrhae offers a fascinating tale of treachery, tactics, and topography in which Rome experienced one of its most humiliating defeats at the hands of the Parthians. Examines the crucial psychological and political factors (including Crassus' lust for military glory and popular acclaim) that played a key role in this brutal battle.

Parthian general Surena's horsemen completely outmaneuvered Crassus' legionaries, killing or capturing most of the Roman soldiers not far from a trade-route town on the fringes of the arid wastes of northern Mesopotamia. Explores the tactics and techniques of the Parthian horse archers, details of Roman and Parthian equipment and weaponry, and discusses the last stand of Publius Crassus, son of Marcus Licinius.1 vol, 96 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996389 Fields, Nic 389 The HYDASPES 326 BC: The Limit of Alexander the Great's Conquests In the years that followed Alexander the Great's victory at Gaugamela on 1 October 331 BC, his Macedonian and Greek army fought a truly 'Herculean' series of campaigns in what is today Iran, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. But it was in the Indus Valley, on the banks of the Hydaspes River (known today as the Jhelum) in 326 BC that Alexander would fight his last major battle against King Poros.

Detailed maps and 3D diagrams help explain how Alexander used feints and deception to transport a select force from his army across the swollen River Hydaspes without attracting the enemy's attention, allowing his troops the crucial element of surprise. Battlescene artworks and photographs reveal the fascinating array of forces that clashed in the battle, including Indian war elephants and chariots, and horse archers and phalanx formations. Also examined are the differences in weaponry and armour between the opposing sides, which would prove crucial to the outcome. Although a tactical masterpiece, the Hydaspes was the closest that Alexander the Great came to defeat, and was one of the costliest battles fought by his near-exhausted army.1 vol, 96 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996353 Fields, Nick 353 Britannia AD 43 - The Claudian Invasion For the Romans, Britannia lay beyond the comfortable confines of the Mediterranean world around which classical civilisation had flourished. Britannia was felt to be at the outermost edge of the world itself, lending the island an air of dangerous mystique.

To the soldiers crossing the Oceanus Britannicus in the late summer of AD 43, the prospect of invading an island believed to be on its periphery must have meant a mixture of panic and promise. These men were part of a formidable army of four veteran legions (II Augusta, VIIII Hispana, XIIII Gemina, XX Valeria), which had been assembled under the overall command of Aulus Plautius Silvanus. Under him were, significantly, first-rate legionary commanders, including the future emperor Titus Flavius Vespasianus. With the auxiliary units, the total invasion force probably mounted to around 40,000 men, but having assembled at Gessoriacum (Boulogne) they refused to embark. Eventually, the mutinous atmosphere was dispelled, and the invasion fleet sailed in three contingents.

So, 97 years after Julius Caesar, the Roman army landed in south-eastern Britannia. After a brisk summer campaign, a province was established behind a frontier zone running from what is now Lyme Bay on the Dorset coast to the Humber estuary. Though the territory overrun during the first campaign season was undoubtedly small, it laid the foundations for the Roman conquest which would soon begin to sweep across Britannia. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996245 Forczyk, Robert 245 DEMYANSK 1942-43: The Frozen Fortress The fighting around the town of Demyansk was one of the longest encirclement battles on the Eastern Front during World War II, stretching from February 1942 to February 1943. Originally, the German 16. Armee occupied Demyansk in the autumn of 1941 because it was key terrain that would be used as a springboard for an eventual offensive into the Valdai Hills. Instead, the Soviet winter counteroffensive in February 1942 encircled the German II Armeekorps and other units, inside the Demyansk Pocket.

Despite severe pounding from five Soviet armies, the embattled German troops held the pocket and the Luftwaffe organized a major aerial resupply effort to sustain the defenders. For the first time in military history, an army was supplied entirely by air. In February 1943, Marshal Timoshenko was ordered to launch an offensive to cut off the base of the salient and annihilate the 12 divisions. At the same time, Hitler finally came to his senses after the Stalingrad debacle and authorized the 16. Armee to withdraw from the pocket. This volume will conclude with the drama of a German Army-sized withdrawal under fire in winter, under attack from three sides. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996254 Forczyk, Robert 254 KHARKOV 1942: The Wehrmacht Strikes Back After failing to finish off the German Army in the 1941/42 Winter Counteroffensive, Stalin directed the Red Army to conduct a powerful blow in one sector of the Eastern Front in order to disrupt German plans. The sector chosen was Kharkov. Under Marshal Semyon Timoshenko, the Stavka's remaining reserves were assembled and prepared to conduct a breakthrough attack intended to encircle the German Sixth Army near Kharkov.

However, Stalin was unaware that the Germans were planning their own riposte at Kharkov, known as Operation Fredericus. When Timoshenko began his offensive in May 1942, he did not realize the limitations of his own forces or the agility of the Germans to recover from setbacks, all of which contributed to one of the Red Army greatest defeats of World War II.

This volume will pay particular attention to intelligence and logistics issues, as well as how this campaign served as a prelude to the battle of Stalingrad. It will also focus on the nascent development of the Red Army's tank corps and 'deep battle' tactics, as well as the revival of the German Panzertruppen after Barbarossa. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996272 Forczyk, Robert 272 Kursk 1943 - The Northern Front In the summer of 1943, recoiling from defeat at Stalingrad, Hitler conducted a limited objective offensive to eliminate the Soviet Kursk salient. Operating a classic pincer attack of the kind that succeeded during the 1942 Kharkov campaign he hoped that the resulting heavy losses inflicted on the Red Army would give the Wehrmacht time to recover its strength. However, the Soviet anticipation of the attack led to extensive losses on both sides as Soviet anti-tank mines and fierce fighting pushed the Germans back, liberating the German-held Orel in the process. Focusing on the northern front of the battle with Generaloberst Walter Model's forces pitted against General Rokossovsky's Central Front between 5 July and 18 August, this volume will explore both the German offensive and the Soviet counteroffensive. Using documents from both sides, extensive photographs - both contemporary and modern, maps and bird's-eye-views this title will shed new light on this often ignored part of the battle.

Contents
Origins of the campaign
Chronology
Opposing commanders
Opposing armies
Orders of battle
Opposing plans
The campaign
Aftermath
The battlefields today
Further reading
Index
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1-996281 Forczyk, Robert 281 THE CAUCUSES 1942-43: Kleist's Race for Oil Much has been written of the titanic clashes between the Wehrmacht and the Red Army at Stalingrad, but this volume tells the other, equally important half of the story of Fall Blau (Case Blue). Learning from their experiences during the sweeping advances of Operation Barbarossa a year before, Wehrmacht commanders knew that Nazi Germany's lack of oil was a huge strategic problem.

Seizure of the Caucasus oilfields, which were responsible for 82% of the Soviet Union's crude oil, would simultaneously alleviate the German army's oil shortages whilst denying vital fuel resources to the Red Army. Whilst Army Group B advanced along the Volga towards Stalingrad, Army Group A, spearheaded by Ewald von Kleist's elite Panzerarmee 1 was to advance into the Caucasus to seize the oilfields of Maikop, Grozny and Baku. Featuring full-color artwork, archival photos and detailed analysis, this book follows the vicious, intense fighting that characterized one of the most important campaigns of World War II. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996291 Forczyk, Robert 291 THE DNEPR 1943: Hitler's Eastern Rampart Crumbles Against the wishes of Hitler, German forces under Erich von Manstein were forced to retreat following the failure of the Kursk offensive of July 1943. The weakened force only had one possible refuge, behind the wide Dnepr River. The race to the natural defensive line was on, with the Soviets launching one of their largest offensives of the war - with over two million men on the move. Expert Eastern Front historian Robert Forczyk describes the dramatic four-month campaign that saw the Red Army not only succeed in crossing the Dnepr at multiple points, but also liberate Kiev, capital of the Ukraine.

Revealing new details about the largest Soviet airborne operation of the war and the increasingly desperate delaying tactics employed by Manstein as catastrophic casualties mounted on both sides, Forczyk charts the course of the battle that confirmed to many observers that the relentless Soviet advance westward could not be halted. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996305 Forczyk, Robert 305 KURSK 1943: The Southern Front Mauled at Stalingrad, the German army looked to regain the initiative on the Eastern Front with a huge offensive launched near the city of Kursk, 280 miles Southwest of Moscow. Armed with the new Panther tank, Hitler and Field Marshal von Manstein were confident that they could inflict another crushing defeat on the Soviet Union. What they did not know is that the Soviets knew about the coming attack, and they were ready.

This book focuses on the southern front of this campaign, which featured one of the biggest clash of armor of the war in the battle of Prokhorovka. It details the tactics and mistakes of the army commanders as they orchestrated one of the bloodiest battles in World War II. Includes campaign maps, stunning photographs, and vivid artwork.1 vol, 96 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996318 Forczyk, Robert 318 THE KUBAN 1943: The Wehrmacht's Last Stand in the Caucasus In the summer of 1942, the Wehrmacht invaded the Caucasus in order to overrun critical oil production facilities at Maikop, Grozny, and Baku. However, the Red Army stopped the Germans short of their objectives and then launched a devastating winter counteroffensive that encircled them at Stalingrad.

Consequently, Hitler grudgingly ordered an evacuation from the Caucasus, but ordered 17. Armee to fortify the Kuban bridgehead and hold it at all costs in order to leave open the possibility of future offensives. On the other side, the Soviet Stavka ordered the North Caucasus Front and the Black Sea Fleet to eliminate the Kuban bridgehead as soon as possible. The stage was set for a contest between an immovable object and an unstoppable force.

With the help of stunning specially commissioned artwork, this book tells the enthralling story of the impressive but strategically foolish German stand at Kuban, which tied down seven Soviet armies in a sideshow battle of attrition, which the Soviets dubbed 'the Kuban meat grinder.'1 vol, 96 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996331 Forczyk, Robert 331 SMOLENSK 1943: The Red Army's Relentless Advance With the German defeat at Kursk, the Soviet Stavka (high command) ordered the Western and Kalinin Fronts to launch Operation Suvorov in order to liberate the city of Smolensk. The Germans had held this city for two years and Heeresgruppe Mitte's (Army Group Center) 4th Armee had heavily fortified the region. The Soviet offensive began in August 1943 and they quickly realized that the German defenses were exceedingly tough and that the Western Front had not prepared adequately for an extended offensive. Consequently, the Soviets were forced to pause their offensive after only two weeks, in order to replenish their combat forces and then begin again.

The German 4. Armee was commanded by Generaloberst Gotthard Heinrici, one of the Wehrmacht's top defensive experts. Although badly outnumbered, Heinrici's army gamely held off two Soviet fronts for seven weeks. Eventually, the 4th Armee's front was finally broken and Smolensk was liberated on 25 September 1943.

However, the Western Front was too exhausted to pursue Heinrici's defeated army, which retreated to the fortified cities of Vitebsk, Orsha and Mogilev; the 4th Armee would hold these cities until the destruction of Army Group Center in June 1944. Operation Suvorov focuses on a major offensive that is virtually unknown in the West and which set the stage for the decisive defeat of Heeresgruppe Mitte in the next summer offensive.1 vol, 96 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996351 Forczyk, Robert 351 Velikiye Luki 1942-43 The Doomed Fortress Velikiye Luki had been an important Russian fortress city since the 13th century and had become an important rail-hub by the 19th century. In August 1941, the Germans occupied the city of 30,000 during Operation Barbarossa and made it a bulwark on the boundary between Heeresgruppe Nord and Heeresgruppe Mitte. In the winter of 1942-43, while Soviet forces were encircling Stalingrad, the Stavka (High Command) conducted a simultaneous offensive to isolate and destroy the 7,500-man German garrison in Velikiye Luki. After surrounding the city on 27 November 1942, the Soviet 3rd Shock Army gradually reduced the city to rubble, while the German garrison, sustained by Luftwaffe air lifts, hunkered down in the medieval city and awaited rescue.

This illustrated title reveals the full story of the tense seven-week siege of Velikiye Luki, which saw Soviet forces striving to liberate the city in the face of a determined garrison and fierce relief efforts. Detailed analysis by renowned World War II historian Robert Forczyk is complimented by stunning and historically accurate battlescenes, maps, and bird's-eye-views to offer a comprehensive look at this gripping campaign.
1 vol, 96 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996359 Forczyk, Robert 359 STALINGRAD 1942-43 (1): The German Advance to the Volga After failing to defeat the Soviet Union with Operation Barbarossa in 1941, Adolf Hitler planned a new campaign for the summer of 1942 that was intended to achieve a decisive victory: Operation Blue (Case Blau). In this new campaign, Hitler directed that one army group (Heeresgruppe A) would advance to seize the Soviet oilfields in the Caucasus, while the other (Heeresgruppe B) pushed on to the Volga River.

The expectation was for a rapid victory - instead, German forces had to fight hard just to reach the outskirts of Stalingrad, and then found themselves embroiled in a protracted urban battle amid the ruins of a devastated city on the Volga. The Soviet Red Army was hit hard by the initial German offensive but held onto the city and then launched Operation Uranus, a winter counteroffensive that encircled the German 6. Armee at Stalingrad. Despite a desperate German relief operation, the Red Army eventually crushed the German forces and hurled the remnants of the German southern front back in disorder.

This first volume in the Stalingrad trilogy covers the period from 28 June to 11 September 1942, including operations around Voronezh. The fighting in the Don Bend, which lasted weeks, comprised some of the largest tank battles of World War II - involving more armour than the tanks employed at Prokhorovka in 1943.1 vol, 96 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996368 Forczyk, Robert 368 STALINGRAD 1942-43 (2) The second in a three-part series examining the Stalingrad campaign, one of the most decisive military operations in World War II, that set the stage for the ultimate defeat of the Third Reich.

Although hit hard by the initial German offensive, a ruthless and obstinate Red Army was able to hold onto the city through a costly battle of attrition that sacrificed huge amounts of men and materiel. This second volume covers the fighting in the city in full visual detail, including the iconic battles at the Krasny Oktyabr Steel Plant, the Grain Elevator, the Barrikady and STZ factories, the 'Tennis Racquet,' and Rynok-Spartanovka. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996385 Forczyk, Robert 385 STALINGRAD 1942-43 (3): Catastrophe - The Death of the 6th Army The final part in a three-book series on the Battle of Stalingrad, examining the Soviet encirclement, German relief efforts, and the final surrender of Paulus' 6th Armee. Begins just after the German 6th Armee has been isolated at Stalingrad, and covers the period from 24 November 1942 to 2 February 1943. The specially commissioned maps and 3D diagrams offer step-by-step action through the German relief operation (Wintergewitter), the fighting on the Chir River, and the Soviet operations Koltso and Little Saturn.1 vol, 96 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996231 Forczyk, Robert illust by Peter Dennis 231 Nez Perce 1877 - The last fight With the wars between the US and the Native Americans drawing to a close, one tribe in Eastern Oregon continued to resist. The Nez Perce, led by the 'Red Napoleon' Chief Joseph, refused to surrender and accept resettlement. Instead, Chief Joseph organized a band of 750 warriors and set off for the Canadian border, pursued by 2,000 US Army troops under Major-General Oliver Howard. The army chased the natives for three months, fighting 13 actions. Finally, just 40 miles from the Canadian border, the Army ran Chief Joseph to the ground, and forced him to surrender after a five-day battle near Bear Paw Mountain.1 vol, 96 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996220 Ford, Ken 220 Operation Crusader 1941 - Rommel in Retreat On 18 November 1941, the British launched Operation Crusader against the Axis positions in Africa. The plan was to bring the armor of the German Afrika Korps to battle and to beat it in open warfare with the now superior strength of Eighth Army, and to relieve the isolated British garrison at Tobruk. Initially meeting with disaster, the British redoubled their efforts, fought through to Tobruk, and pushed back Rommel's Afrika Korps. Written by popular Osprey author, Ken Ford, Operation Crusader tells the story of the British victory that demonstrated their ability to fight head-to-head against the Germans in Africa.

1 vol, 96 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996250 Ford, Ken 250 THE MARETH LINE 1943: The End in Africa The battle of El Alamein shattered Germany's hopes for victory in North Africa. The German and Italian armies, under an increasingly ailing Rommel, fled from the encroaching Eighth Army to settle into the pre-war French defensive position called the Mareth Line. Here was fought one of the last great battles of the Desert War as the veteran formations of the British Eighth Army took on their foes in the Afrikakorps. It was also one of Rommel's last acts in the Desert War as his health problems forced his return to Germany shortly afterwards. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996268 Ford, Ken 268 OPERATION NEPTUNE 1944: D-Day's Seaborne Armada The story of Operation Neptune was, of course, more than just a tale of planning, building, and logistics. It had action and the emotive tales of bravery, ingenuity, and determination by the crews of the ships involved brought credit to the naval traditions of the Allied nations.

Battleships, cruisers and destroyers bombarded enemy positions; midget submarines pointed the way to the beaches; minesweepers worked secretly by night to clear lanes; landing craft of all sizes braved enemy fire and mines to deposit their loads on the beaches and naval beach parties endured shellfire and machine guns to bring order to the beaches.

Royal Navy commandos and US naval engineers dealt with beach obstacles against rising tides in the face of withering enemy fire. Losses during Neptune and the days after the assault were quite heavy. Operation Neptune had more casualties amongst its vessels than any other naval enterprise in World War II. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996301 Ford, Ken 301 OPERATION MARKET-GARDEN 1944 (2): The British Airborne Missions With Germany being pushed back across Europe, the Allied forces lsought to press their advantage with Operation Market-Garden, a massive airborne assault that, if successful, could have shortened the war in the west considerably.

The ground advance consisted of an armored thrust by the British XXX Corps, while the US 82nd and 101st US Airborne Divisions secured the bridges at Eindhoven and Nijmegen and the British 1st Airborne Division and Polish 1st Airborne Brigade were tasked with seizing the final bridge at Arnhem to secure the route. What they did not realize was that the 9th SS and 10th SS Panzer Divisions were nearby, ready to reinforce the local garrison and fend off the Allied assault.

Focusing on the role played by these British and Polish troops, Operation Market-Garden examines from the early planning through to the early setbacks and eventual catastrophic conclusion.1 vol, 96 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996317 Ford, Ken 317 OPERATION MARKET GARDEN 1944 (3): The British XXX Corps Missions Field Marshal Montgomery's plan to get Second British Army behind the fortifications of the German Siegfried Line in 1944 led to the hugely ambitions Operation Market-Garden. Part of this plan called for a rapid advance from Belgium through Holland up to and across the lower Rhine by the British XXX Corps along a single road already dominated by airborne troops.

Their objective along this road was the bridge at Arnhem, the target of British and Polish airborne troops. Once XXX Corps had reached this bridge it would then make for the German industrial area of the Ruhr. The operation was bold in outlook but risky in concept.

Using specially commissioned artwork and detailed analysis, Ken Ford completes his trilogy on Operation Market-Garden by examining this attack which, if successful, could have shortened the war in the west considerably. Yet it turned out to be a bridge too far.1 vol, 96 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996276 Franklin, John 276 WATERLOO 1815 (1) Quatre Bras To commemorate the 2015 bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo, one of the defining campaigns in European History, Osprey is replacing its single volume Campaign title covering the whole of the battle with three highly detailed volumes. Based on new research drawn from unpublished first-hand accounts these volumes will provide a comprehensive resource for every aspect of the battle.

The first of this trilogy details the battle of Quatre Bras where an initial 8,000 Allied troops faced 48,000 men of the French Armee du Nord under Marshal Ney. Realizing his error, Wellington concentrated his troops at the strategic crossroads of Quatre Bras where they just managed to hold off Ney's attacks. The battle ended in a tactical stalemate but, unable to link up with Blucher's Prussians, Wellington retreated back along the road to Brussels to new positions at Waterloo. Featuring extensive photographs, full color artworks, maps and bird's-eye-views, this first installment is not to be missed.

Contents: Origins of the Campaign; Chronology; Opposing Commanders; Opposing Armies; Orders of Battle; Opposing Plans; The Campaign; Aftermath; The Battlefields Today; Further Reading; and Index.1 vol, 96 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996277 Franklin, John 277 WATERLOO 1815 (2) Ligny Second installment of the captivating study of the Waterloo campaign focuses on the desperate struggle for Ligny, which saw the Prussians pushed back by the French Army after heavy fighting in what was to be Napoleon's last battlefield victory. With Wellington unable to assist his Prussian allies in time, the Prussian center was overwhelmed as night began to fall, although the flanks were able to retreat in some semblance of order.

Stunning illustrations augment the drama of the fighting in this area while considerable new research drawn from unpublished first-hand accounts provide a detailed and engaging resource for all aspects of the battle. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996280 Franklin, John 280 WATERLOO 1815 (3) - Mont St Jean and Wavre Waterloo is one of the defining campaigns of European history. The name conjures up images of the terrible scale and grandeur of the Napoleonic Wars and the incredible combined effort that finally ended Napoleon's aspirations of power in Europe.

Drawn from unpublished first-hand accounts, and using detailed illustrations, this comprehensive volume is the ideal resource for studying the intense fighting at the battles of Waterloo and Wavre, the final, decisive engagements of the Waterloo campaign. Those two battles are at the heart of this study, which explores the action at Mont St Jean where Wellington managed to hold the French at bay until the arrival of the Prussians under Blucher saw the Allies secure a hard-fought victory at the dramatic climax of the 'Hundred Days.' 1 vol, 96 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996244 Fremont-Barnes, Gregory 244 THE FALKLANDS 1982: Ground Operations in the South Atlantic On 3 April 1982, British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher announced that Argentine armed forces had landed on British sovereign territory; had captured the men of Royal Marine detachment NP8901; had run up the Argentine flag; and had declared the islands and their population to be Argentine. An immediate response was required and a task force was rapidly assembled to retake the islands.

From this point until the Argentine surrender on 14 June, the British forces fought what was in many ways a 19th-century style colonial campaign at the end of extended supply lines some 8,000 miles from home. This volume will detail the major stages of the land campaign to retake the islands, focusing on the San Carlos landings, the battle for Darwin and Goose Green, and the final battles for Mt Longdon, Tumbledown, and Wireless Ridge, the mountains that surrounded the island's capital, Stanley.1 vol, 96 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996230 Fremont-Barnes, Gregory illust by Howard Gerrard 230 NILE 1798: Nelson's First Great Victory On the night of 1 August 1798 a British fleet under the command of Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson met a French fleet under the command of Admiral Francois-Paul Brueys D'Aigalliers. By morning the British had won a near-complete victory: only two of the 13 French ships-of-the-line escaped and the rest were either captured or destroyed. It was the first major independent victory of Nelson's career but more importantly it crippled the French effort in Africa by denying them access to the supplies and support from the sea. This book uses the latest research, new maps and specially commissioned artwork to tell the story of one of the great sea battles of the Napoleonic era.
1 vol, 96 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996332 Galeotti, Mark 332 KULIKOVO 1380: The Battle That Made Russia The 14th-century Mongol conquest of the Rus' -- the principalities of Russia -- was devastating and decisive. Cities were lain waste, new dynasties rose, and for a hundred years the Russians were under unquestioned foreign rule. However, the Mongols were conquerors rather than administrators and they chose to rule through subject princes. This allowed the Rurikid dynastic princes of Moscow to rise with unprecedented speed.

With the famed 'Mongol Yoke' loosening, Grand Prince Dmitri of Moscow saw in this an unparalleled opportunity to rebel. On 7 September 1380, his 60,000 troops crossed the Don to take the battle to Mamai's 125,000, which included Armenian and Cherkessk auxiliaries and Genoese mercenaries. Using specially commissioned artwork, this is the engrossing story of the victory that heralded the birth of Russian statehood.1 vol, 96 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996369 Galeotti, Mark 369 THE PANJSHIR VALLEY 1980-86: The Lion Tames the Bear in Afghanistan An in-depth look at the struggle between the charismatic rebel commander Ahmad Shah Massoud, 'The Lion of Panjshir', and the Soviet forces who fought to control the Panjshir Valley in Afghanistan.

When the Soviets rolled into Afghanistan in 1979, they believed if they took the cities, the country would follow. They were wrong. The Red Army found itself in a bloody stalemate in the Afghan mountains, in the strategically vital Panjshir Valley, where they faced the most able and charismatic of the rebel commanders: Ahmad Shah Massoud, the 'Lion of Panjshir'.

Time and again the Soviets and their Afghan counterparts sought to take control of the Panjshir, and time and again the rebels either rebuffed their clumsy attempts or ambushed and evaded them, only to retake the valley as soon as Moscow's attention was elsewhere. Over time, the rebels acquired new weapons and developed their own tactics - as did the Soviets. The Panjshir was not just a pivotal battlefield, it also shaped the subsequent Afghan civil wars that followed Soviet withdrawal, and the military thinking that is still informing the new Russian military.1 vol, 96 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996283 Gilbert, Ed & Catherine 283 COWPENS 1781: Turning point of the American Revolution This is a blistering account of the battle of Cowpens, a short, sharp conflict which marked a crucial turning point in the American Revolution. With Lt. Col. Banastre Tarleton and the British troops in hot pursuit, Daniel Morgan, leading a small force of 700 Continentals and militia, chose the Cowpens as the battlefield in which to make a stand. The two forces clashed for barely more than 45 minutes, yet this brief battle shaped the outcome of the War in the South and decisively influenced the conflict as a whole.

Provides a shrewd analysis of what was perhaps the finest tactical performance of the entire war. Bird's-eye views, vivid illustrations, and detailed maps illuminate the dynamism of this clash between two of the most famous commanders of the War of Independence. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996360 Gravett, Christopher 360 BOSWORTH 1485: The Downfall of Richard III The battle of Bosworth was the culmination of the War of the Roses, the dynastic struggle between the houses of York and Lancaster that dominated England in the second half of the 15th century. Edward IV had secured the throne for the house of York, but his early death in 1483, followed by the death of his sons and the taking of the throne by his brother, Richard of York, saw a renewed outbreak of fighting. His reign began with a major rebellion and was dogged by rumours of his involvement in murder, with Richard facing threats not only from the lords he alienated but also the Lancastrian faction waiting in the wings. Henry Tudor eventually decided to take the huge risk of attempting to seize the throne and Richard's army marched to meet him, finally clashing near Market Bosworth.

Guiding the reader from the campaign's origins to its aftermath, and covering the commanders and forces of King Richard III and Henry Tudor, this is a complete treatment of one of the most important events in English history. The story of Bosworth has been transformed in the 20th century as an extensive survey between 2005 and 2009 by the Battlefields Trust has pinpointed the location of the battlefield, for many years a source of debate and controversy, and this new history is based on that interpretation. It will also highlight the incredible discovery of Richard III's remains in Leicester, the study of the bones and relate this to what was previously thought to have happened to him at the end of the battle.1 vol, 96 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996343 Greentree, David 343 PETSAMO AND KIRKENES 1944: The Soviet offensive in the Northern Arctic Examines the bitter conflict between two highly tactical armies as they battled across challenging terrain to gain control of strategically significant Northern Finland. On the one side were the invading Soviet troops, hoping to liberate an area full of rich resources and littered with bases that that would enable the arrival of Arctic convoys from Britain. They employed naval infantry in abundance, not only to make amphibious landings to capture strategically significant port facilities, but also on deep outflanking maneuvers inland.

Their opponents were the elite Gebirgsjager from XIX Gebirgskorps; trained to be self-sufficient and resourceful and equipped with a range of bespoke weaponry, this mountain division was ideally suited to operate in the harsh climate. Combat conditions were unique: the extremely rough terrain, laced with bogs, streams, boulder fields, and large rivers, presented a significant challenge in its own right, even without the added threat of attacks by highly trained soldiers. Includes bird's-eye views and maps of key battlefields.1 vol, 96 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996380 Greentree, David 380 NARVIK 1940: The Battle for Northern Norway Covers the naval battles and the individual Norwegian, British, Polish, French, and German units that fought the land campaign in northern Norway. Offers tactical detail, even down to company command, amidst strategic confusion surrounding the whole Allied expedition to the north too. Land battles include amphibious landings, sabotage, commando raids, ski missions, and a rare parachute insertion. Among the naval clashes covered in this action-packed story are the destroyer battles in the fjords, the sinking of the aircraft carrier HMS Glorious and the roles the battlecruisers Scharnhorst and Gneisenau played in the fighting.1 vol, 96 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996361 Hampshire, Edward 361 THE FALKLANDS NAVAL CAMPAIGN 1982 The Falklands Conflict was remarkable for many reasons: it was a hard fought, bloody ,and short conflict between a leading NATO power and one of the most capable armed forces in South America; it demonstrated the capabilities of a range of cutting-edge technologies including nuclear-powered attack submarines, Exocet missiles and Sea Harrier VSTOL aircraft; and it was fought many thousands of miles away from the Royal Navy's home bases.

Draws upon the latest available sources to offer a comprehensive examination of the Falklands naval campaign. Blow-by-blow accounts of key engagements, such as the sinking of the General Belgrano, the loss of HMS Sheffield, and the landings at San Carlos Bay, are presented alongside lesser known but equally important naval operations that helped shape the outcome of the conflict.
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1-996345 Harris, J. P. 345 IA DRANG 1965: The Struggle for Vietnam's Pleiku Province The Pleiku campaign of October-November 1965 was a major event in the Vietnam War, and it is usually regarded as the first substantial battle between the US Army and the People's Army of Vietnam. The brigade-sized actions involving elements of the US 1st Cavalry Division at Landing Zones X-Ray and Albany in the valley of the river Drang have become iconic episodes in the military history of the United States.

In 1965, in an effort to stem the Communist tide, the Americans began to commit substantial conventional ground forces to the war in Vietnam. Amongst these was the 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), a new type of formation equipped with a large fleet of helicopters. On 19 October, North Vietnamese forces besieged a Special Forces camp at Plei Me, and after the base was relieved days later, the commander of the 1st Cavalry Division, General Harry Kinnard, advocated using his troops to pursue the retreating Communist forces.

A substantial North Vietnamese concentration was discovered, but rather than the badly battered troops the US expected, these were relatively fresh troops that had recently arrived in the Central Highlands. On the morning of 14 November 1965, 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry, commanded by Lt. Col. Hal Moore, landed at LZ X-Ray to start the first major set-piece battle of the Vietnam War. This title explores the events of the campaign that followed, using detailed maps, specially-commissioned bird's-eye views, and full-color battlescenes to bring the narrative to life.1 vol, 96 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996294 Hart, Stephen 294 OPERATION TOTALIZE 1944: The Allied Drive South from Caen In Operation Totalize, LtGen Guy Simonds' II Canadian Corps launched an attack from its positions along the Bourguebus Ridge south of Caen, striking south-southeast astride the main Caen-Falaise road toward the high ground that dominated the town of Falaise and the key west-east lateral road that ran through this town. Using sophisticated operational art the initial break-in achieved rapid success; indeed, more tactical success than any previous Allied break-in attack in Normandy.

However, despite this rapid initial success, Totalize did not subsequently secure a decisive operational-level victory. Indeed, Simonds' forces subsequently struggled swiftly to complete the second break-in battle, and to transit into rapid exploitation operations. Had Simond's force been successful the German army may not have been able to extract themselves from the Falaise pocket and would have been surrounded and defeated - possibly bringing about the early end of the war in Europe.1 vol, 96 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996246 Haythornethwaite, Philip 246 BORODINO 1812 - Napoleon's Great Gamble The battle of Borodino was one of the greatest encounters in European history, and one of the largest and most sanguinary in the Napoleonic Wars. Following the breakdown of relations between Russia and France, Napoleon assembled a vast Grande Armee drawn from the many states within the French sphere of influence. They crossed the river Neimen and entered Russian territory in June 1812 with the aim of inflicting a sharp defeat on the Tsar's forces and bringing the Russians back into line.

In a bloody battle of head-on attacks and desperate counter-attacks in the village of Borodino on 7 September 1812, both sides lost about a third of their men, with the Russians forced to withdraw and abandon Moscow to the French. However, the Grande Armee was harassed by Russian troops all the way back and was destroyed by the retreat. The greatest army Napoleon had ever commanded was reduced to a shadow of frozen, starving fugitives. This title will cover the events of Napoleon's disastrous Russian campaign of 1812 in its entirety, with the set-piece battle of Borodino proving the focal point of the book. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996348 Herder, Brian 348 The Naval Siege of Japan 1945 - War Plan Orange Triumphant The final months of Allied naval bombardments on the Home Islands during World War II have, for whatever reason, frequently been overlooked by historians. Yet the Allies' final naval campaign against Japan involved the largest and arguably most successful wartime naval fleet ever assembled, and was the climax to the greatest naval war in history.

Though suffering grievous losses during its early attacks, by July 1945 the United States Third Fleet wielded 1,400 aircraft just off the coast of Japan, while Task Force 37, the British Pacific Fleet's carrier and battleship striking force, was the most powerful single formation ever assembled by the Royal Navy.

In the final months of the war the Third Fleet's 20 American and British aircraft carriers would hurl over 10,000 aerial sorties against the Home Islands, whilst another ten Allied battleships would inflict numerous morale-destroying shellings on Japanese coastal cities.

In this illustrated study, historian Brian Lane Herder draws on primary sources and expert analysis to chronicle the full story of the Allies' Navy Siege of Japan from February 1945 to the very last days of World War II.1 vol, 96 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996375 Herder, Brian 375 EAST CHINA SEA 1945: Climax of the Kamikaze Explores the air-sea aspects of the pivotal battles that took place, and includes the death ride of the Japanese battleship Yamato (the largest ever built), and the mass kamikaze attacks off Iwo Jima and Okinawa, as well as the Iwo Jima and Okinawa amphibious invasions and the naval and air bombardments of the two islands. It also considers the contribution of the USAAF and the British Pacific Fleet to the eventual victory of US air and ground forces.

During the Pacific War, the island invasions of Iwo Jima and Okinawa were the last two major ground campaigns. By the time these took place in early 1945, the US Navy had reached an exceptional level of coordination in its amphibious operations, and was able to overrun and subdue Japanese territories efficiently. Faced with the increasing might of these forces and to prevent further defeat, Imperial Japan deployed its kamikaze aircraft and attacked many US heavy aircraft carriers and destroyers; several were sunk, while others were knocked out of the war.1 vol, 96 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996392 Herder, Brian 392 EARLY PACIFIC RAIDS 1942: The American Carriers Strike Back Documents the US Navy's high-speed, hit-and-run carrier attacks starting on Feb 1, 1942 against Japanese bases. With most of the Japanese carrier fleet in the Indian Ocean, Vice Admiral Bill Halsey started raiding the Japanese bases in the Marshall and Gilbert Islands, Rabaul, Wake Island, Marcus Island, and Lae and Salamaua in northern New Guinea. Includes usual plethora of artwork and photos.1 vol, 96 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996312 Herder, Brian Lane 312 OPERATION TORCH 1942: The Invasion of French North Africa Following US entry into WWII, the US adopted a Europe First strategy. The first joint US-British operation was an amphibious invasion of French North Africa, designed to relieve pressure on their new Soviet allies, eliminate the threat of the French navy joining the Germans, and to shore up the vulnerability of British imperial possessions and trade routes through the Mediterranean.

Operation Torch was the largest and most complex amphibious invasion of its time. In November 1942, three landings took place simultaneously across the French North African coast in an ambitious attempt to trap and annihilate the Axis' North African armies between the invading forces under General Eisenhower and British Field-Marshall Montgomery's Eighth Army in Egypt. Includes full color artwork, maps, and contemporary photographs.1 vol, 96 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996357 Herder, Brian Lane 357 THE MEUSE-ARGONNE OFFENSIVE 1918: The American Expeditionary Forces' Crowning Victory Troops, weapons, and tactics of both the inexperienced American Expeditionary Force and the fading German Fifth Army. The US offensive began Sep 26, 1918. By early November, 1.2 million Americans and several hundred thousand French were engaged at the Meuse-Argonne and the Hindenburg Line had been decisively broken. The German withdrawal from Sedan approached a rout and the Americans finally had the Germans on the run until the Armistice ended the offensive on 11 November, 1918. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996333 Herdfer, Brian Lane 333 The ALEUTIANS 1942-43: Struggle for the North Pacific It is often forgotten that during World War II, the Japanese managed to successfully invade and conquer a part of American home soil - the first time this had happened since 1815. Capturing the Aleutian Islands, located in Alaska territory, was seen by the Japanese as vital in order to shore up their northern defensive perimeter.

Fighting in the Aleutians was uniquely brutal. It is a barren, rugged archipelago of icy mountains and thick bogs, with a climate of constant snow, freezing rains and windstorms. These geographic conditions tended to neutralize traditional American strengths such as air power, radar, naval bombardment and logistics. The campaign to recapture the islands required extensive combined-ops planning, and inflicted on the United States its second highest casualty rate in the Pacific theater.

Featuring the largest Japanese banzai charge of the war, first use of pre-battle battleship bombardment in the Pacific, and the battle at the Komandorski Islands, this is the story of the battle to liberate American soil from the Japanese.1 vol, 96 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996319 Katochm Hemant Singh 319 IMPHAL 1944: The Japanese Invasion of India In March 1944, the Japanese Fifteenth Army launched an offensive into India from Burma. Named 'U Go', its main objective was the capture of the town of Imphal, which provided the easiest route between India and Burma. Whoever controlled it, controlled access between the two countries. Facing off against the Japanese was the British 14th Army and its Imphal-based 4 Corps. For the next four months, over 200,000 men clashed in the hills and valley of Manipur in what has since been described as one of the greatest battles of World War II.

Although numbers vary, it is estimated that some 30,000 Japanese soldiers died and 23,000 were injured at Imphal-Kohima in 1944 due to fighting, disease, and in the retreat back to Burma. It remains the largest defeat on land ever for the Japanese Army. With fully commissioned artwork and maps, this is the complete story of the turning point in the Burma campaign in World War II.1 vol, 96 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996257 Komstan, Angus 257 SALERNO 1943: The Allies Invade Southern Italy In mid-September 1943, as the opening move of the Allied campaign to liberate the mainland of Italy, an Anglo-American invasion force landed on the beaches of the Gulf of Salerno, only a few dozen miles to the south of Naples. Italy had just surrendered, and the soldiers in the landing craft prayed that the invasion would be unopposed.

It was not to be. The Germans had seized control of the Italian-built beach defenses, and were ready and waiting. The ferocious ten-day battle at Salerno was eventually decided by a combination of Allied reinforcements, and secondary landings in support of the beleaguered Salerno bridgehead. Using documentary records, memoirs, and eyewitness accounts from all sides, Angus Konstam recreates the battle day by day and hour by hour. His methodically researched account offers a fresh perspective on a decisive battle that has largely been neglected by British and American historians in recent years.1 vol, 96 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996171 Konstam, Angus 171 RIVER PLATE 1939: The Sinking of the Graf Spee Days before the outbreak of World War II, a handful of German commerce raiders put out to sea to prey on Allied merchantmen. Amongst them was the Panzerschiff ('armored ship') Graf Spee, a formidable warship that boasted the firepower of a battleship but the size, speed and range of a cruiser. When World War II commenced, under the command of Captain Langsdorff the Graf Spee began a hunting spree across the South Atlantic and the Indian Ocean that eventual took her to the River Plate in search of her next victim - an Allied convoy. Instead she found three Royal Navy cruisers under the command of Commodore Harwood, eager to put an end to the 'pocket battleship' that had been terrorizing Allied merchant ships.

Featuring full color artwork, archive photographs and meticulous research, this comprehensive volume explores the thrilling story behind the Battle of the River Plate, an engagement that unquestionably demonstrated the effectiveness of British seapower and diplomacy on an international stage.1 vol, 96 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996288 Konstam, Angus 288 TARANTO 1940: The Fleet Air Arm's Precursor to Pearl Harbor UK Royal Navy's attack on Taranto in 1940 heralded a new age of warfare. It was the decisive moment in a struggle for dominance of the Mediterranean that had gone on for months, as the British and Italian navies both looked to secure maritime supply routes for their colonies.

With the enormous demands of a global war beginning to tell, the British capital ships were simply too thinly spread for a large fleet action against Taranto, where the bulk of the Italian fleet lay menacingly. How was the Royal Navy to eliminate the threat of the Regia Marina?

Describes one of World War II's most devastating raids, recounting how a handful of obsolete Fairey Swordfish biplanes swooped in and destroyed an Italian battleship and badly damaged two more. With expert analysis, detailed color illustrations and a narrative, this book explains the origins of the attack, its planning and execution, and what happened in the aftermath.1 vol, 96 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996356 Konstam, Angus 356 NORTH CAPE 1943: The Sinking of the Scharnhorst The German battleship Scharnhorst had a reputation for being a lucky ship. Early in the war she fought off a British battlecruiser and sunk a carrier, before carrying out two successful forays into the Atlantic. In the spring of 1943, the Scharnhorst was redeployed to Norway. There, working in concert with other German warships such as the battleship Tirpitz, she posed a major threat to the Arctic convoys -- the Allied sea lifeline to Russia. Her presence, along side Tirpitz, forced the British to tie down ships in Arctic waters.

When Tirpitz was put out of action, and Hitler demanded naval support for the war in Russia, the crew of the Scharnhorst under Rear-Admiral Bey acted. In late December 1943, she put to sea, her target an Allied convoy passing through the Barents Sea on its way to Murmansk. Unknown to Bey, the British were using the convoy as bait to draw the Scharnhorst into battle. What followed was a two-day running battle fought in rough seas and near-perpetual darkness, ending with the destruction of the Scharnhorst and all but 36 of her crew, ending any serious German naval threat to the Arctic convoy lifeline1 vol, 96 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996376 Konstam, Angus 376 BARENTS SEA 1942: The Battle for Russia's Arctic Lifeline Analyzes the Battle of the Barents Sea, fought in the near darkness and icy cold of the northern winter, in which the Kriegsmarine sought to sever the crucial Allied Arctic Convoy route once and for all. Documents the fate of the Allied Convoy JW 51B as it came under attack from some of the Kriegsmarine's most powerful surface warships -- a pocket battleship, a heavy cruiser and six destroyers. Illustrated with stunning battlescene artworks, maps, 3D diagrams, and photographs.

The Arctic convoys that passed through the cold, dangerous waters of the Barents Sea formed a vital lifeline - a strategic link in tanks, supplies and above all goodwill between the Western Allies and the Soviet Union. In December 1942, under Operation Regenbogen (Rainbow), the German Kriegsmarine sought to strike a crippling blow on the Arctic convoys and finally sever this all-important sea route. The arrival of the two British cruisers tipped the balance of power.1 vol, 96 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996388 Konstam, Angus 388 NAVAL BATTLE OF CRETE 1941: The Royal Navy at Breaking Point Examines the 1941 naval battles around Crete as the British Royal Navy helped evacuate troops from Greece and then Crete, all the while under aerial attacks by the Italian and German air forces. Offers a fresh insight into this strategically important battle that marked a turning point in the naval war for the Mediterranean and also witnessed the first use of new elements in naval warfare: the mass use of aircraft to contest control of the sea, and the use of Ultra intelligence to forestall the Axis invasion of Crete. Despite a heavy butcher's bill of dozens of Royal Navy ships lost and damaged, and hundreds Luftwaffe aircraft destroyed, the Royal Navy Mediterranean Fleet would live to fight another day. Usual graphical excellence of maps, photos, and artworks expected in a Campaign series volume.1 vol, 96 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996232 Konstam, Angus illust by Paul Wright 232 THE BISMARCK 1941: Hunting Germany's Greatest Battleship The break of the German battleship Bismarck into the North Atlantic in May 1941 was one of the most dramatic episodes of World War II. It began with a battle between the Bismarck and the British battleship Prince of Wales and the heavy cruiser Hood. The Hood was blown to pieces, while the battered Prince of Wales managed to escape. The British then focused all of their resources on hunting the mighty German battleship and eventually brought her down.
1 vol, 96 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996263 Lai, Benjamin 263 HONG KONG 1941-45: First Strike in the Pacific War On 8th December 1941, as part of the simultaneous combined attack against Pearl Harbor, the Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) invaded the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, and the British colony of Hong Kong. After only 18 days of battle the defenders, a weak, undermanned brigade, were overwhelmed by a superior force of two battle-hardened IJA divisions.

What defines the battle of Hong Kong was not the scale - just 14,000 defended the colony - but the intensity of this battle, fought not only by the British Army, Navy, and Air Force but also Canadians, Hong Kong's own defence force, the Indian Army and many civilians. The campaign itself is characterized by a fierce land battle, with long artillery duals and as well as fast naval actions with intense actions at the Gin Drinkers Line as well as the battle of Wong Nai Chung Gap where a handful of defenders took on an entire Japanese regiment.

Less known but equally important are individual acts valor such as CSM John Robert Osborne winning a posthumous VC, throwing himself over a Japanese grenade to save fellow combatants.

Contents
* Origins of the campaign
* Chronology
* Opposing commanders
* Opposing armies
* Orders of battle
* Opposing plans
* The campaign
* Aftermath
* The battlefields today
* Further reading
* Index1 vol, 96 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996309 Lai, Benjamin 309 SHANGHAI AND NANJING 1937: Massacre on the Yangtze From 1931, China and Japan had been embroiled in a number of small-scale conflicts that had seen vast swathes of territory being occupied by the Japanese. On 7 July 1937, the Japanese engineered the Marco Polo Bridge Incident, which led to the fall of Beijing and Tianjin and the start of a de facto state of war between the two countries. This force then moved south, landing an expeditionary force to take Shanghai and from there drive west to capture Nanjing.

This fully-illustrated book tells the story of the Japanese assault on these two great Chinese cities. The battle of Shanghai was the first large-scale urban warfare of World War II and one of the bloodiest battles of the entire Sino-Japanese War. The determined resistance by Chinese inflicted sizable Japanese casualties, and may well have contributed to the subsequent massacre of prisoners and civilians in the battle of Nanjing, tarnishing Japan's reputation in the eyes of the world.1 vol, 96 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996341 Lai, Benjamin 341 THE LONG MARCH 1934-35: The Rise of Mao and the Beginning of Modern China Every nation has its founding myth, and for modern China it is the Long March. In the autumn of 1934, the Chinese Nationalists under Chiang Kai-shek routed the Chinese Communists and some 80,000 men, women and children left their homes to walk with Mao Zedong into the unknown. Mao's force had to endure starvation, harsh climates, and challenging terrain whilst under constant aerial bombardment and threatened by daily skirmishes.

The Long March survivors had to cross 24 rivers and 18 mountain ranges, through freezing snow and disease-ridden wilderness to reach their safe-haven of Yan'an. In military terms, the Long March was the longest continuous march in the history of warfare and it came as a terrible cost -- after one year, 6,000 miles and countless battles, fewer than 4,000 of the original marchers were left.

Illustrated with full-color artwork, this enthralling book tells the full story this epic display of resilience, and shows how, from the desert plateau of Yan'an, these survivors would grow the army that conquered China 14 years on, changing history forever.1 vol, 96 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996274 Lardas, Mark 274 SHENANDOAH 1864: Sheridan's Valley Campaign For three years of war the Union and the Confederacy had battled over the picturesque Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Nestled between the Blue Ridge Mountains to the east and the Ridge-and-Valley Appalachians to the west, the valley served as the granary for the Army of Northern Virginia. It provided bread and beef to feed this shield of the Confederacy and remounts for its cavalry. This beautifully illustrated study explores one of the major campaigns of the Civil War in 1864, which saw a decisive victory for the Union forces under Sheridan and featured some of the most famous commanders of the war, including Philip Sheridan, Jubal Early, George Armstrong Custer, John B. Gordon and George Crook.

Contents: Introduction, Chronology, Opposing commanders, Opposing armies, Opposing plans, The campaign, Aftermath, The battlefield today, Further reading, and Index.
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1-996295 Lardas, Mark 295 CHATTANOOGA 1863: Grant and Bragg in Central Tennessee Following the disastrous defeat at Chickamauga, Union forces were in disarray and the tactically vital Chattanooga was under siege and on the brink of falling. In this dire situation, President Abraham Lincoln decided Grant was the man for the occasion. In early October, Grant was promoted to command of the Military District of Mississippi and told to clean up the mess created by Chickamauga.

This book tracks how over the next three months Grant would orchestrate the movements of three Union Armies - The Army of the Cumberland, The Army of the Tennessee, and two Corps from the Army of the Potomac. He would lead them into a series of battles that saw them break the siege of Chattanooga with three battles in three days.1 vol, 96 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996314 Lardas, Mark 314 NASHVILLE 1866: From the Tennessee to the Cumberland In September 1864, the Confederate army abandoned Atlanta and were on the verge of being driven out of the critical state of Tennessee. In an attempt to regain the initiative, John Bell Hood launched an attack on Union General Sherman's supply lines, before pushing north in an attempt to retake Tennessee's capital Nashville.

This fully illustrated book examines the three-month campaign that followed, one that confounded the expectations of both sides. Instead of fighting Sherman's Union Army of the Tennessee, the Confederates found themselves fighting an older and more traditional enemy: the Army of the Cumberland. This was led by George R. Thomas, an unflappable general temperamentally different than either the mercurial Hood or Sherman. The resulting campaign was both critical and ignored, despite the fact that for eleven weeks the fate of the Civil War was held in the balance.1 vol, 96 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996325 Lardas, Mark 325 CORREGIDOR 1945: Repossessing the Rock Examines the ambitious US assault on Corregidor, which witnessed the most dangerous and risky parachute drop in airborne history, and vicious, desperate fighting by the defenders as they sought to prevent American troops from taking the island. Also covers the recapture of other islands defending Manila Bay: El Fraile/Fort Drum, Caballo, and Carabao.

The islands guarding the entrance to Manila Bay, Luzon, had been seized by the Japanese in May 1942. In February 1945, US forces were back, and closed in on Manila from the north and south against heavy Japanese resistance. A joint US parachute and amphibious assault was planned to capture the largest island Corregidor, using the much-reinforced 503rd PRCT and elements of the 24th Infantry Division and 2nd Engineer Special Brigade. Facing them were over 6,000 Japanese troops recently evacuated from Bataan, where they had been cut off by advancing US forces. General MacArthur desired the island, once a symbol of American defiance, to be liberated with a flourish.1 vol, 96 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996330 Lardas, Mark 330 TSUSHIMA 1905: Death of a Russian Fleet Japan was closed to the world until 1854 and its technology then was literally medieval. Great Britain, France, and Russia divided the globe in the 19th century, but Japan was catching up. Its army and navy were retrained by Western powers and equipped with the latest weapons and ships. Japan wanted to further emulate its European mentors and establish a protectorate over Korea, yet Japanese efforts were blocked by Imperial Russia who had their own designs on the peninsula.

The Russo-Japanese War started with a surprise Japanese naval attack against an anchored enemy fleet still believing itself at peace. It ended with the Battle of Tsushima, the most decisive surface naval battle of the 20th century. This study describes this pivotal battle and shows how the Japanese victory over Russia led to the development of the dreadnought battleship and gave rise to an almost mythical belief in Japanese naval invincibility.1 vol, 96 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996340 Lardas, Mark 340 THE GLORIOUS FIRST OF JUNE 1794 As 1794 opened, Revolutionary France stood on a knife's edge of failure. Its army and navy had been shaken by the revolution, with civil war and famine taking its toll on their resources. Seeking to bring a revitalizing supply of food from its Caribbean colonies and the United States, the French government decided to organize a massive convoy to bring the New World's bounty to France. However, in order to succeed in their mission, the French Navy would have to make a deadly crossing over the North Atlantic, an ocean patrolled by the Royal Navy, the most powerful navy force in the world, whose sailors were eager to inflict a damaging defeat on Revolutionary France and win their fortune in prize money.

Illustrated throughout with stunning full-color artwork, this is the full story of the only fleet action during the Age of Fighting Sail fought in the open ocean, hundreds of miles from shore. Taking place over the course of a month, the inevitable battle was to be a close-run affair, with both sides claiming victory. To the French, it was le Bataille du 13 prairial, a notable day in their new, scientific Revolutionary calendar. For the British, it was the Glorious First of June.1 vol, 96 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996249 Lieb, Peter 249 VERCORS 1944 - Resistance in the French Alps Fighting insurgents has always been one of the greatest challenges for regular armed forces during the 20th century. The war between the Germans and the French resistance, also called FFI (Forces Francaises d'Interieur), during World War II has remained a near-forgotten chapter in the history of these 'Small Wars'. This is all the more astonishing as agencies like the British SOE (Special Operations Executive) and the American OSS (Office of Strategic Services) pumped a good amount of their resources into the support of the French resistance movement.

By diversionary attacks on German forces in the occupied hinterland, the Allies hoped the FFI could provide assistance in disrupting German supply lines as well as crumbling their morale. The mountain plateau of the Vercors south-west of Grenoble was the main stronghold of the FFI, and in July 1944 some 8,000 German soldiers mounted an operation on the plateau and destroyed the insurgent groups there. The battle of the Vercors was the largest operation against the FFI during World War II and the German's suit and crushing victory has caused traumatic memories for the French that persist to the present day.
1 vol, 96 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996266 Lipscombe, Nick 266 BAYONNE AND TOULOUSE 1813-14: Wellington Invades France The news of Wellington's momentous victory at Vitoria on 21 June 1813 reached London in early July. Celebration spawned an expectation of a rapid conclusion to events in the Peninsula. His Majesty's Government gave authority for Wellington to invade France and made noises and plans for the redeployment of the Peninsular Army in support of Russia and Prussia.

Wellington, however, did not see things in quite the same way. His army was worn out and there remained sizable French forces in Spain, so what followed had to be a carefully thought out and planned campaign.

The invasion itself commenced with the daring Allied crossing of the Bidassoa estuary in early October 1813 and was followed by an operational pause prior to the Battle of Nivelle in November. The subsequent operations, which commenced early in 1814, provided the aftermath to the invasion and the conclusion to the Peninsular War.

These actions focus primarily on the investment of Bayonne and the pursuit of Soult's army east, and include the battles and engagements at Garris, Orthez, Aire, Tarbes, and the final showdown at Toulouse in April 1814. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996364 Lonstein, Marc 364 THE NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES CAMPAIGN 1941-42: Japan's Quest for Oil Describes the operational plans and conduct of the fighting by the major parties involved and assesses the performance of the opposing forces on the battlefield.

Imperial Japan's campaigns of conquest in late 1941/early 1942 were launched in order to achieve self-sufficiency for the Japanese people, chiefly in the precious commodity of oil. The Netherlands (or Dutch) East Indies formed one of Japan's primary targets, on account of its abundant rubber plantations and oilfields - the latter, in particular, was highly prized, given that the colony was the fourth-largest exporter of oil in the world. Japan itself lacked any form of domestic production.

The Japanese dispatched an enormous naval task force to support the amphibious landings over the vast terrain of the Netherlands East Indies. The combined-arms offensive was divided into three groups: western, center and eastern. Borneo was struck first in mid-December 1941, and assaults on Celebes, Amboin, Timor, Java, Sumatra, Ambon and Dutch New Guinea followed. Allied forces comprised Australian, British, Dutch, and American personnel. A combined theatre headquarters (ABDACOM) was established on 15 January 1942 in an effort to counter the Japanese offensives. The isolated airfields and oilfields were, however, picked off one by one by the Japanese, in the rush to secure the major islands before major Allied reinforcements arrived.
1 vol, 96 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996390 Lyman, Robert 390 THE RECONQUEST OF BURMA 1944-45: From Operation Capital to the Sittang Bend The Allied reconquest of Burma was not part of Allied Grand Strategy in 1944 and 1945. It happened despite it - in particular, because of the dramatic failure of the Japanese invasion of India (Operation U-Go), which ended ignominiously for the Japanese Empire in August 1944. The reconquest was one of the longest campaigns of World War II. It comprised 11 distinct battles and offensives that were part of the overall continuum of operations that resulted in the Allied victory.

Details the Allied operations to retake Burma from Japanese control. Accounts of Operation Capital, the capture of Meiktila and Mandalay, the Allied advance in the Arakan, the race for Rangoon, Operation Dracula, the Battle of the Sittang Bend and Japanese breakout operations across the Pegu Yomas.1 vol, 96 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996355 MacDowall, Simon 355 Malplaquet 1709 - Marlborough's Bloodiest Battle Examines the campaign of 1709, culminating in the battle of Malplaquet. Led by the Duke of Marlborough and Prince Eugene of Savoy, the allied armies achieved a tactical victory -- but it was a hollow one. The allies suffered 23,000 casualties to the French 11,000 in what was the bloodiest battle of the 18th century. The scale of casualties shocked Europe and led to a reversal of fortunes, with the dismissal of Marlborough and a newly confident King Louis resolving to fight on. When the war finally ended, it did so on terms favourable to France. Although it is generally accepted that Marlborough was never defeated, the Battle of Malplaquet was ultimately a French strategic victory. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996286 MacDowell, Simon 286 CATALUNIAN FIELDS AD 451: Rome's Last Great Battle The battle of the Catalaunian Fields saw two massive, powerful empires square up in a conflict that was to shape the course of Eurasian history forever. For despite the Roman victory, the Roman Empire would not survive for more than 15 years following the battle, whilst the Huns, shattered and demoralized, would meet their downfall against a coalition of German tribes soon after.

This book, using revealing bird's-eye-views of the plains of Champagne and detailed illustrations of the opposing warriors in the midst of desperate combat, describes the fighting at the Catalaunian Fields and reveals the broader campaign of Hunnic incursion that led up to it. Drawing on the latest research, this reveals the shocking intensity and appalling casualties of the battle, whilst assessing the wider significance and consequences of the campaign. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996287 MacDowell, Simon 287 Tippecanoe 1811 - The Prophet's battle This is the gripping story of the Tippecanoe campaign of 1811: 'The prophet's battle'. It was a conflict born out of festering tensions inscribed by the 1795 Treaty of Greeneville, which had concluded the Northwestern Indian War and attempted to prevent white settlers' encroaching onto newly defined Indian territories. For 16 years there had been peace, but in 1811 the number of settlers in the Ohio territory had swollen from 3,000 to 250,000. War was again coming to the North West.

Within these pages John F. Winkler explores the dramatic build up to the conflict as 'The Prophet' Tenskatawa and his brother Tecumseh rallied the tribes to drive back the American settlers once and for all. Through superb illustrations and maps, Winkler provides a clear view of the intense fighting that followed at Tippecanoe and the true impact that it would come to have on the War of 1812. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996298 Macrpry, Richard 298 THE FIRST AFGHAN WAR 1839-42: Invasion, Catastrophe and Retreat In 1839 forces of the British East India Company crossed the Indus to invade Afghanistan on the pretext of reinstating a former king Shah Soojah to his rightful throne. The reality was that this was another step in Britain's Great Game - Afghanistan would create a buffer to any potential Russian expansion towards India.

This history traces the initial, campaign which would see the British easily occupy Kabul and the rebellion that two years later would see the British army humbled. Forced to negotiate a surrender the British fled Kabul en masse in the harsh Afghan winter. Decimated by Afghan guerilla attacks and by the harsh cold and a lack of food and supplies just one European - Dr Brydon would make it to the safety of Jalalabad five days later. This book goes on to trace the retribution attack on Kabul the following year, which destroyed the symbolic Mogul Bazaar before rapidly withdrawing and leaving Afghanistan in peace for nearly a generation. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996311 Martin, Scott 311 SAVANNAH 1779: The British Turn South In 1778, Great Britain launched a second invasion of the southern colonies as part of the 'southern strategy' for victory in the American Revolutionary War. A force of 3,000 British soldiers, Hessians and Loyalists was dispatched from New York City to capture Savannah, capital of the State of Georgia. The city fell in December 1778, and became a base for British operations in the southern colonies. Desperate to regain one of the most important southern cities, Continental troops under General Benjamin Lincoln joined forces with a French naval expedition under the Admiral Charles-Henri d'Estaing in an an all-out assault on the British fortified positions protecting Savannah.

This fully illustrated study examines the costly French and Patriot attempts to retake Savannah. Replete with stunning artwork and specially commissioned maps, this is the complete story of one of the bloodiest campaigns of the American Revolutionary War.1 vol, 96 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996315 McCluskey, Allstair 315 THE HINDENBURG LINE 1918: Haig's Forgotten Triumph From 26 September until 8 October 1918, the Allied armies in France launched their largest ever combined offensive on the Western Front of World War I. The British, French, American and Belgian armies launched four attacks in rapid succession across a 250km front between the Argonne and Flanders.

At the center of this huge assault the British, First, Third and Fourth Armies, led by Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, breached the formidable Hindenburg Line defenses and drove the Kaiser's Army from its last fully prepared defensive position west of the German border.

The impact of this defeat had a shattering effect on the Germans with their army admitting for the first time that an armistice was required to save it from annihilation. Although these decisive results were to a large extent consequences of the battle of the Hindenburg Line, the subsequent controversies over the conduct of the war meant that it went unheralded and has remained Haig's forgotten triumph.1 vol, 96 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996228 McNally Michael 228 Teutoburg Forest AD 9 - The destruction of Varus and his legions When Augustus Caesar received the news of the disaster in the Teutoburg Forest in 9AD, he supposedly yelled, 'Quintilius Varus, give me back my legions!' One of the greatest military disasters of the Roman Empire, Teutoburg Forest witnessed the near-total annihilation of three Roman legions at the hands of the German barbarians led by their Roman-educated chief Arminius. Michael McNally tells the complete story of the disaster, supported by the incredible artwork of Peter Dennis.1 vol, 96 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996307 McNally, McNally 307 FONTENOY 1745: Cumberland's Bloody Defeat A disputed succession to the Austrian throne led to general war between the leading powers of Europe in 1740, with France, Spain and Prussia on one side, and Britain, Habsburg Austria and the Dutch Republic on the other. While fighting occurred across the globe, the bloodiest battles were fought on the European continent, with none more costly than the battle of Fontenoy in 1745.

Fearing an encirclement of France by a resurgent Habsburg-controlled Austria, the French commander Marshall Saxe planned to overrun the Austrian Netherlands, thereby dealing a decisive blow against their enemy's ability to wage war. Saxe's army, the cream of the French military, invaded and set up a defensive position at Fontenoy, near Tournai - daring his enemies to knock him off his perch.

This title, beautifully illustrated with full color plates, is an in-depth study of the British Duke of Cumberland's attempt to assault Saxe's position. It focuses on the inability of allied leaders to coordinate their attacks and how Cumberland came within a whisker of achieving a major victory.1 vol, 96 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996248 McNally, Michael 248 CORONEL AND THE FALKLANDS 1914: Duel in the South Atlantic Upon the outbreak of WWI, the British Royal Navy was deployed globally, whilst the Imperial German Navy was concentrated in two areas - Home Waters and Tsingtao, the home port of the Admiral von Spee's crack East Asia Cruiser Squadron. As Spee made his way to the Chilean port of Valparaiso, he met the British 4th Cruiser Squadron in the Battle of Coronel. The antiquated British warships proved no match for Spee's modern cruisers. It was the first naval defeat suffered by the Royal Navy in over 100 years.

When news reached London, panic reigned and the Royal Navy sent the HMS Inflexible and HMS Invincible to lead the force against Spee, who had entered the Atlantic and headed for the Falkland islands. Spee was unaware that amongst the ships opposing him were two modern battlecruisers that outclassed any of his own squadron's ships. Given the presence of Inflexible and Invincible, the result of the battle had an inevitable outcome and after several hours hard combat, Spee's ships were defeated. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996352 McNally, Michael 352 Dettingen 1743 - Miracle on the Main The death of the Emperor Charles VI in 1741 was the catalyst for a conflict ostensibly about the female inheritance of the Hapsburg patrimony but, in reality, about the succession to the Imperial Throne. The great European powers were divided between those, such as Britain, who supported the Pragmatic Sanction and the rights of the Archduchess Maria-Theresia, daughter of Charles VI, and those who challenged it, including Bavaria which were supported by France.

Explores the battle in depth, detailing its build-up, events, and aftermath, as well as analysing the strengths and weaknesses of the commanders, armies, and tactics of both sides.

The conflict quickly escalated into what is now known as the War of the Austrian Succession, and a series of turbulent political events brought the crisis to a head on the road to Hanau, near Dettingen. There, the French moved to put into place a complex manoeuvre which had the potential to end the war at a single stroke. A column of French troops would cross the Main near Dettingen and block the road to Hanau, their orders being to simply hold their ground and bar the route of the Allied British and Hanovarian advance. A second column would cross the Main behind the enemy and then follow their line of march northwards. The bulk of the army would use a combination of bridges and pontoon-bridges to cross the Main and engage the enemy from the flank as they were strung out on the line of march. However, the plan relied heavily on the blocking force, and command of this crucial sector fell to an inexperienced nobleman Louis-Auguste, Duc de Grammont, who chose to attack rather than hold his position. Consequently, the manoeuvre failed and the French broke, fleeing for the Main and safety, with the Gardes Francaises famously swimming the river.
1 vol, 96 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996386 McNally, Michael 386 TANNENBERG 1914: Destruction of the Russian Second Army Guides you through the initial border engagements and the battles of Gumbinnen and Stalluponen, before moving on to explore the massive, often confused running battle of Tannenberg. This work helps you understand how the Germans managed to maul Samsonov's Second Army and all but destroyed the Russians as a fighting force. The Russian war plan of using overwhelming numbers to gain a quick victory before conducting further operations would soon lie in pieces on the ground. It also assesses the contribution modern technology - such as railways, aerial reconnaissance, radio and telegraphy - made to the emphatic German victory.1 vol, 96 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996362 Melson, Charles D 362 VIETNAM 1972: QUANG TRI The Easter Offensive Strikes the South When North Vietnam launched its massive Easter Offensive against the South in late March 1972 (the first invasion effort since the Tet Offensive of 1968), its scale and ferocity caught the US high command off balance. The inexperienced South Vietnamese soldiers manning the area south of Vietnamese Demilitarized Zone in former US bases, plus the US Army and Marines Corps advisors and forces present, had to counter a massive conventional combined-arms invasion.

The North's offensive took place simultaneously across three fronts: Quang Tri, Kontum, and An Loc. In I Corps Tactical Zone, the PAVN tanks and infantry quickly captured Quang Tri City and overran the entire province, as well as northern Thua Thien. However, the ARVN forces regrouped along the My Chanh River, and backed by US airpower tactical strikes and bomber raids, managed to halt the PAVN offensive, before retaking the city in a bloody counteroffensive.

Although the South's forces managed to withstand their greatest trial thus far, the North gained valuable territory within South Vietnam from which to launch future offensives and improved its bargaining position at the Paris peace negotiations.
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1-996377 Mihalyi, Balazs 377 SIEGE OF BUDAPEST 1944-45: The Brutal Battle for the Pearl of the Danube Analyzes the background, chronology and consequences of the 52-day-long siege of Budapest in WWII from both a military and political perspective, and documents the huge losses in military and civilian casualties and material damage.

The Transdanubia region was strategically vital to Nazi Germany for its raw materials and industry, and because of the bridgehead it allowed into Austria. As a result, Hitler declared Budapest a fortress city in early December 1944. The battle for the city pitted 90,000 German and Hungarian troops against 170,000 Soviet (2nd and 3rd Ukrainian Fronts) and Romanian attackers. The operations to take the city ran across several phases, from the initial Soviet approach to Budapest commencing in late October 1944, through the encirclement of city first on the Pest side of the Danube, and then on the Buda bank, and on to the savage urban fighting that began in December 1944 for the Hungarian capital.1 vol, 96 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996383 Mikaberidze, Alexander 383 BEREZINA 1812: Napoleon's Hollow Victory Offers maps, battlescene artworks, and period illustrations to help describe the events of late November 1812, as Napoleon's retreating, desperate Grand Armee extricated itself from the clutches of the Russian armies under Kutuzov, Wittgenstein, and Chichagov in an epic feat of heroism and masterful tactics. Although the core of Napoleon's army escaped, tens of thousands were killed in the battle -- trampled in the rush for the bridge, drowned in the icy waters of the Berezina River, or captured.1 vol, 96 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996144 Moran, Jim 144 WAKE ISLAND 1941: A Battle to Make the Gods Weep On the same day that the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, they also launched air attacks on Wake Island, an American marine and naval base in the Pacific. Three days later, a Japanese invasion force stormed the island, but were bloodily repulsed by the scratch force of marines, sailors and even service personnel who defended it. Despite US attempts to relieve the island, the Japanese launched a much greater invasion a few weeks later and, despite gallant resistance, eventually caused the US Forces to surrender. This book tells the complete story of the vicious fighting on Wake Island, one of the near-legendary 'last stands' made by US military forces.

Contents
* Origins of the Campaign
* Chronology
* Opposing Commanders
* Opposing Armies
* Orders of Battle
* Opposing Plans
* The Campaign
* Aftermath
* The Battlefield Today
* Further Reading
* Index1 vol, 96 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996384 Moreman, Tim 384 JAPANESE CONQUEST OF BURMA 1942: The Advance to the Gates of India Narrates Burma Corps' epic 1942 fighting retreat northwards, carried out mostly in contact with the Japanese and across hundreds of miles of highly malarial and extremely difficult terrain, to safety in India. Among the battles covered are the disaster at the Sittang Bridge on 22 February 1942 (where 17th Indian Division was all but destroyed), the fall of Rangoon in March 1942, and the clashes at Yenangyaung, Monywa, and Shwegyin. The performance of the opposing commanders and forces is also examined, highlighting the success of Japan's aggressive light infantry tactics, which ruthlessly exploited the cover and concealment provided by the jungle to outflank, bypass, and encircle their bewildered enemy.1 vol, 96 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996367 Murphy, David 367 THE FINNISH-SOVIET WINTER WAR 1939-40: Stalin's Hollow Victory Explores the events of the war of November 1939 to March 1940. Set against the background of the developing global conflict, the conflict saw the Finnish Army thwart the plans of the sizable Soviet forces assembled against it, before finally being forced to concede. Covers the major battles of the war, which took place in harsh winter conditions, including the Mannerheim Line, the fighting in Ladoga, Karelia, and Kollaa, and the clashes in Finnish Lapland.

This informative study explores the Soviet invasion of Finland, detailing the events of the Winter War of November 1939 to March 1940. The invasion was expected to be swift and decisive, however, the fighting qualities of the Finnish Army blunted the Soviet advance and inflicted high numbers of casualties. A combination of difficulties caused by the weather, the terrain, the Mannerheim Line defenses and Finnish tactics resulted in an apparently unequal struggle.1 vol, 96 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996204 Nicolle, David 204 THE SECOND CRUSADE 1148 Despite minor setbacks, Christian Europe had enjoyed success on previous Crusader campaigns. Pursuing an ambitious but politically flawed strategy against an Islamic state friendly to their Crusader neighbors, the knights of the Second Crusade suffered a crushing defeat at Damascus in 1148. This battle shook the Crusaders' belief in their military supremacy, and revived the Islamic states, marking a crucial turning point in the history of the Crusades.
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1-996237 Nicolle, David 237 THE FOURTH CRUSADE 1202-04: The Betrayal of Byzantium The Fourth Crusade was the first, and most famous of the 'diverted' Crusades, which saw the Crusade diverted from its original target, Ayyubi Egypt, to attack the Christian city of Zadar in modern Croatia. This attack was little more than a mercenary action to repay the Venetians for their provision of a fleet to the Crusaders. This book examines the combined action and sacking of the city of Zara, which saw the Crusaders temporarily excommunicated by the Pope. It goes on to evaluate how the influence of the Venetians prompted an attack on Constantinople, analyses the siege that followed, and describes the naval assault and sacking of the city which saw the Crusaders place Count Baldwin of Flanders on the Byzantine throne.1 vol, 96 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996241 Nicolle, David 241 THE FALL OF ENGLISH FRANCE 1449-53 Despite the great English victories at Crecy, Poitiers and Agincourt, the French eventually triumphed in the Hundred Years War. This book examines the last campaign of the war, covering the great battles at Formigny in 1450 and Castillon in 1453, both of which hold an interesting place in military history.

The battle of Fornigny saw French cavalry defeat English archers in a reverse of those earlier English victories, while Castillon became the first great success for gunpowder artillery in fixed positions. Finally, the book explains how the seemingly unmartial King Charles VII of France all but drove the English into the sea, succeeding where so many of his predecessors had failed.1 vol, 96 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996262 Nicolle, David 262 MANZIKERT 1071: The Breaking of Byzantium On 26 August 1071 a large Byzantine army under Emperor Romanus IV met the Saljuq Turk forces of Sultan Alp Arslan near the town of Manzikert. The battle ended in a decisive defeat for the Byzantine forces, with the Byzantine emperor captured and much of his fabled Varangian guard killed. This battle is seen as the primary trigger of the Crusades, and as the moment when the power of the East Roman or Byzantine Empire was irreparably broken.

The Saljuq victory opened up Anatolia to Turkish-Islamic conquest, which was eventually followed by the establishment of the Ottoman state. Nevertheless the battle itself was the culmination of a Christian Byzantine offensive, intended to strengthen the eastern frontiers of the empire and re-establish Byzantine domination over Armenia and northern Mesopotamia.

A Turkish Saljuq victory was in no sense inevitable and might, in fact, have come as something of a surprise to those who achieved it. It was not only the battle of Manzikert that had such profound and far-reaching consequences, many of these stemmed from the debilitating Byzantine civil war which followed and was a direct consequence of the defeat.1 vol, 96 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996271 Nicolle, David 271 THE CONQUEST OF SAXONY AD 782-785: Charlemagne's Defeat of Widukind of Westphalia Charlemagne's conquest of the Saxons was the hardest fought and most protracted of his wars; it involved 18 campaigns spread across 33 years, a great deal of lower-level fighting and the harshest final peace settlement that Charlemagne ever imposed upon a defeated foe. Rapidly taking on the character of a religious conquest from its outset, it also became the most important of all Charlemagne's wars for the future direction and character of European history and began the long process of uniting the German-speaking peoples.

With extensive photographs, full color artworks, maps and bird's-eye-views, this volume unravels the initial stages of a convoluted sequence of events that led to the conquest of the Saxons and ultimately Charlemagne's consolidation of Saxony into the greater Carolingian Empire.

Contents: Origins of the campaign, Chronology, Opposing commanders, Opposing armies, Orders of battle, Opposing plans, The campaign, Aftermath, The battlefields today, Further reading, and Index.1 vol, 96 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996267 Nunez, Andy 267 WILDERNESS AND SPOTSYLVANIA 1864: Grant versus Lee in the East In May 1864 the Union Army of the Potomac under General George Meade had been in a leisurely pursuit of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia for nearly a year after the defeat of the Rebels at Gettysburg. Confederate commander General Robert E. Lee still retained his awe-inspiring reputation for wrecking Union armies that got too close to Richmond and Meade was still cautious. His tactics at Gettysburg were defensive and he was unsure that he was able to take the offensive against Lee.

However, things changed when President Abraham Lincoln appointed General Ulysses S. Grant to command all Union armies. Grant came east and laid out a comprehensive strategy for the rest of the war. In the deep South, General William T. Sherman would march out of Tennessee to cut the Confederacy in half by taking Atlanta. Grant would lead the Army of the Potomac across the Rapidan River and march on Richmond. He had the manpower and equipment to accomplish his objective, easily outnumbering Lee. Lee, on the other hand, was far from beaten. The stage was set for one of the defining campaigns of the Civil War in the East.

Contents
* Origins of the campaign
* Chronology
* Opposing commanders
* Opposing armies
* Orders of battle
* Opposing plans
* The campaign
* Aftermath
* The battlefields today
* Further reading
* Index 1 vol, 96 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996374 Orr, Timothy 374 THE BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG 1863 (1) : The First Day First of three volumes covers the tactical decisions made at Gettysburg on day one and the ensuing combat, while also including a brief summary of the grand strategy in the Eastern Theater of the war, the conduct of the Pennsylvania Campaign from June 6 to 30, 1863, and the plight of civilians caught up in the conflict. Includes the morning cavalry skirmish, the morning clash at the Herbst's Woodlot and at the railroad cut, the afternoon clash at Oak Ridge, the afternoon fight at the Edward McPherson farm, the afternoon rout of the 11th Corps, the last stand of the 1st Corps at Seminary Ridge, the Union retreat through town, and the positions of the armies at nightfall. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996391 Orr, Timothy 391 THE BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG 1863 (2): The Second Day Assisted by superb maps and 3D diagrams, this second booklet in the Gettysburg series describes the tactical actions, including Hunterstown and Benner's Hill, Little Round Top, Devil's Den, the Rose Wheatfield, the Peach Orchard, and Culp's and Cemetery hills. The critical decisions taken on the second day are examined in detail, and why the commanders committed to them.

July 2, 1863 was the bloodiest and most complicated of the three days of the Battle of Gettysburg. On this day, the clash involved five divisions of Confederate infantry and their accompanying artillery battalions, as well as a cavalry skirmish at nearby Hunterstown. The bulk of the Union army engaged on the second day of fighting, including men from the 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th, 11th and 12th Corps.1 vol, 96 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996310 Powell, Lindsay 310 THE BAR KOKHBA WAR AD 132-136: The Last Jewish Revolt Against Imperial Rome In AD 132, Shim'on Ben Koseba, a rebel leader who assumed the messianic name Shim'on Bar Kokhba ('Son of a Star'), led the people of Judaea in open rebellion, aiming to establish their own independent Jewish state and to liberate Jerusalem from the Romans. During the ensuing 'Bar Kokhba War' (AKA the Second Jewish War), the insurgents held their own against the crack Roman troops sent by Emperor Hadrian for three-and-a-half years. The cost of this rebellion was catastrophic: hundreds of thousands of casualties, the destruction and enslavement of Jewish communities and a ban on Jews entering Jerusalem. Bar Kokhba remains important in Israel today because he was the last leader of a Jewish state before the rise of Zionism in modern times.

This fully illustrated volume explores the gripping story of the uprising, profiling its rebel leader Bar Kokhba as well as the Emperor Hadrian and his generals, and assesses the impact that this violent rebellion had on the region and those that were displaced.1 vol, 96 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996121 Reid, Stuart 121 QUEBEC 1759 'What a scene!' wrote Horace Walpole. 'An army in the night dragging itself up a precipice by stumps of trees to assault a town and attack an enemy strongly entrenched and double in numbers!' In one short sharp exchange of fire Major-General James Wolfe's men tumbled the Marquis de Montcalm's French army into bloody ruin. Sir John Fortescue famously described it as the 'most perfect volley ever fired on a battlefield'. In this book Stuart Reid details how one of the British Army's consummate professionals literally beat the King's enemies before breakfast and in so doing decided the fate of a continent.
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1-996350 Rodgers, Russ 350 Nierstein and Oppenheim 1945 - Patton Bounces the Rhine In January 1945, the collapse of the German front along the Siegfried Line led to a large-scale dissolution of German combat forces and capability. Pressed hard by Allied forces advancing eastward, German units often found themselves trapped west of the Rhine River. With his eye on history, US Lt. Gen. George S. Patton, Jr. was determined to be the first leader since Napoleon to make an assault crossing of the Rhine. The most logical crossing-place was at Mainz, as it served as a major railroad logistical link from west to east. However, Patton was aware that this would be obvious to the Germans, and therefore he and his staff made rapid plans for another site at Nierstein and Oppenheim, about 12 miles south of Mainz.

The crossing began at 2230 hours on 23 March, when the first boats carrying 11th Infantry Regiment troops left the western bank of the Rhine. They met with little opposition; despite a few sharp counterattacks, overall resistance was light and American forces suffered few casualties. By 24 March, the US 4th Armoured Division under Brig. Gen. William Hoge crossed the Rhine and began the exploitation phase. By 26 March, the exploitation to the Main River was clearly a rout, exacerbated by additional crossings of the Rhine by other Allied units over the next few days. Illustrated throughout with stunning full-colour artwork, maps, and bird's-eye-views, this title details the complete history of this dramatic campaign
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1-996339 Rogers, Anthony 339 KOS AND LEROS 1943: The German Conquest of the Dodecanese This title is an illustrated account of the autumn 1943 battle for the Dodecanese, as Winston Churchill attempted to secure the Aegean islands in the wake of the Italian armistice.

The occupation was a gamble intended to increase pressure against Germany and at the same time possibly provide encouragement for Turkey to join the Allies. Spearheaded by the Special Boat Squadron and the Long Range Desert Group, garrison troops were deployed to the Italian-occupied Dodecanese, but they were too late to prevent the Germans from taking control of the key island of Rhodes and its all-important airfields.

An all-out German offensive followed. Air force and naval units supported a series of assaults by infantry and paratroopers, including specialist forces of the Division Brandenburg. Within three months, only Castelorizzo was still in British hands. Rhodes, Kos and Leros remained under German occupation until May 1945 and the end of the war in Europe. The Dodecanese would be Germany's last enduring victory - and the last enduring British-led defeat. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996381 Rogers, Anthony 381 BATTLE OF MALTA: June 1940-November 1942 On 11 June 1940, the British crown colony of Malta - which dominated the central Mediterranean and all-important sea routes to and from North Africa - was bombed for the first time by aircraft of the Italian Regia Aeronautica. The Italians were joined in their efforts by the German Luftwaffe in January 1941. Malta was effectively beleaguered for nearly two and a half years, dependent for survival on naval supply convoys and reliant for defense on often-outnumbered fighter aircraft and anti-aircraft guns.

Features carefully selected photographic images, some previously unpublished. Seven specially commissioned color maps explore the strategic situation in the Mediterranean in this period, the military sectors into which Malta's defense was divided, and German mine-laying operations around the island. The three stunning battlescene artworks and 3D BEVs show key events from the battle, including the 26 July 1941 German attack on the Grand Harbour, and the major Luftwaffe raid 21 March 1942.1 vol, 96 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996259 Sheads, Scott 259 THE CHESAPEAKE CAMPAIGNS 1813-15: Middle Ground of the War of 1812 The War of 1812 was never the most popular of conflicts on both sides of the Atlantic. Bogged down by their involvement in the Napoleonic conflict in Europe, the British largely relied on the power of the Royal Navy in the early years of the war. Part of this naval strategy was to blockade the American coastline in order to strangle American commerce and bring the new nation to its knees. Nowhere was this blockade more important than in the Chesapeake.

Partly in response to the sacking of York (modern Toronto), the British decided to strike at the nation's capital, Washington, DC, and a force of Peninsular War veterans under General Robert Ross landed, defeated the Americans at the battle of Bladensburg and took Washington on August 24, 1814.

Buoyed by this success, the British pressed on towards Baltimore. However, they were forced to withdraw at the battle of North Point, and a naval bombardment of Fort McHenry failed to reduce the fort and Baltimore was spared. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996239 Sheperd, William 239 PLATAEA 479 BC: The Most Glorious Victory Ever Seen Plataea was one of the biggest and most important land battles of pre-20th century history. Close to 100,000 hoplite and light-armed Greeks took on an even larger barbarian army that included elite Asian cavalry and infantry, and troops from as far away as India, with thousands of Greek hoplites and cavalry also fighting on the Persian side. At points in the several days of combat, the Persians with their greater mobility and more fluid, missile tactics came close to breaking the Greek defensive line and succeeded in cutting off their supplies.

But, in a fatal gamble when he nearly had the battle won, their general Mardonius committed the cream of his infantry to close-quarters combat with the Spartans and their Peloponnesian allies. The detailed reconstruction of this complex battle draws on recent studies of early 5th-century hoplite warfare and a fresh reading of the ancient textual sources, predominantly Herodotus, and close inspection of the battlefield. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996261 Shepherd, William 261 PYLOS AND SPHACTERIA 425 BC: Sparta's Island of Disaster During the Peloponnesian War the Athenians occupied the promontory of Pylos to counter Sparta's repeated invasions of Attica. Over two days of fighting the small garrison beat off the Spartan army and the returning Athenian fleet won a crushing victory in the nearby waters, stranding a contingent of elite Spartan hoplites on the island of Sphacteria.

With the campaigning season drawing to a close the Athenians mounted an attack on the island using an unconventional amphibious night assault they overran the Spartan outpost covering the beaches and light-armed missile troops landed at daybreak in overwhelming numbers. The Spartans were slowly driven back to their stronghold, losing men steadily as they were prevented from engaging in the hand-to-hand fighting at which they excelled.

With their commander dead and his deputy incapacitated by wounds, the 292 survivors surrendered. This was a surprising blow to the Spartans' glorious reputation, and these prestigious prisoners-of-war served the Athenians very well as bargaining counters in the diplomatic activity that punctuated the hostilities that continued for the next four years. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996252 Sheppard, Si 252 THE JEWISH REVOLT AD 66-74 In AD 66, a local disturbance in Caesarea caused by Greeks sacrificing birds in front of a local synagogue exploded into a pan-Jewish revolt against their Roman overlords. Gaining momentum, the rebels successfully occupied Jerusalem and drove off an attack by the Roman legate of Syria, Cestus Gallius, who was defeated at the battle of Beth Horon. The emperor Nero dispatched the Roman general Vespasian along with reinforcements and, having crushed the revolt in Galilee he became embroiled in the events of the Year of the Four Emperors that would lead to his assumption of the Imperial throne.

His son Titus was left to carry on the war which culminated in the dramatic siege of Jerusalem in AD 70. Remorselessly, the legions strangled the life out of the defense street by street, leaving nothing but rubble and ashes in their wake. The apotheosis of the conflict was the final stand of the last holdouts in the Temple precinct itself, and the utter annihilation of this physical manifestation of Judaism itself. The last remnants held out in the mountain fortress of Masada until AD 73 when, with the Romans breaking down the walls, the defenders committed mass suicide bringing the revolt to an end.1 vol, 96 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996321 Sheppard, Si 321 TENOCHTITLAN 1519-21: Clash of Civilizations In 1519, the Conquistador Hernan Cortes landed on the mainland of the Americas. His quest to serve God, win gold, and achieve glory drove him into the heartland of what is now Mexico, where no European had ever set foot before. He marched towards to the majestic city of Tenochtitlan, floating like a jewel in the midst of Lake Texcoco.

This encounter brought together cultures that had hitherto evolved in complete isolation from each other - Catholic Spain and the Aztec Empire. What ensued was the swift escalation from a clash of civilizations to a war of the worlds. At the conclusion of the Conquistador campaign of 1519-21, Tenochtitlan lay in ruins, the last Aztec Emperor was in chains, and Spanish authority over the native peoples had been definitively asserted.

With the colorful personalities -- Cortes, Malinche, Pedro Alvarez, Cuitlahuac, Cuauhtemoc -- driving the narrative, and the vivid differences in uniforms, weapons, and fighting styles between the rival armies, illustrated with specially commissioned artwork, this explains the collapse of the Aztec Empire.1 vol, 96 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996347 Sheppard, Si 347 CONSTANTINOPLE AD 717-18: The Crucible of History Comprehensive study of the clash between the ascendant Caliphate and the fading Byzantine Empire. It details the forces available to each side, with their respective advantages and vulnerabilities, evaluating the leadership qualities of the rival commanders and assessing their strategic and tactical initiatives. It also accounts for the trajectory and outcome of the campaign and emphasizes the fundamental significance of the struggle. By holding the line, the Byzantines gave Europe enough time to develop at its own pace and emerge strong enough to face down its Islamic counterpart on equal terms. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996372 Sheppard, Si 372 CUZCO 1536-37: Battle for the Heart of the Inca Empire In April 1532 a bloody civil war between two brothers ended with one of them, Atahualpa, as master of the mighty Inca Empire. Now the most powerful man in South America, his word was law for millions of subjects spread across thousands of square miles, from the parched deserts of the coast to the lush rainforest of the Amazon and along the spine of the soaring Andes Mountains. But the time of the Incas was coming to an end.

In November of that year a handful of Spanish conquistadors led by Francisco Pizarro seized Atahualpa at Cajamarca, extorted his treasure, murdered him, and then marched on the Inca capital Cuzco to elevate a puppet, Manco, to the vacant throne. In 1536, however, Manco roused his people against the intruders, and the Spaniards found themselves isolated and fighting for their lives. Examines the background and progress of the desperate 10-month siege of Cuzco; the opposing commanders, their fighting men, tactics, and military technologies; and the key clashes, from Sacsayhuaman to Ollantaytambo.1 vol, 96 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996222 Shepperd, William 222 SALAMIS 480 BC: The Naval Campaign That Saved Greece In 480 BC, the Greek and Persian fleets met in a battle in the strait between Attica and the island of Salamis. Although outnumbered, the Greeks delivered a crushing victory that ended the Persian threat to Greece. This book draws on the findings of archaeological, technological, and naval research, as well as on original historical sources to vividly recreate one of the most important naval campaigns in world history.1 vol, 96 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996292 Smith, David 292 CAMDEN 1780: The Annihilation of Gates' Grand Army As the American Revolution continued, the British refocused their fight on the southern colonies in the hopes of triggering an outbreak of loyalism that would sweep the rebels aside. Under Sir Henry Clinton they captured Savannah at the end of 1778, and Charleston in May 1780, with Lord Cornwallis being left in command with just 8,500 men under him. Too thinly spread to guard the 15,000 square miles he was assigned to control, Cornwallis went on the offensive, invading North Carolina and using Camden as a launch pad.

This new history reveals how Cornwallis was able to use his aggressive strategy to great effect and how the overconfidence of the re-formed American forces under Horatio Gates was to result in a shocking defeat on the night of 15 August 1780 -- a defeat that would allow Cornwallis to push deep into North Carolina the following year, where he would only be stopped by the American victory at Yorktown. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996338 Smith, David 338 THE FIRST ANGLO-SIKH WAR 1845-46: The Betrayal of the Khalsa The First Anglo-Sikh War broke out due to escalating tensions between the Sikh Empire and the British East India Company in the Punjab region of India in the mid-19th century. Political machinations were at the heart of the conflict, with Sikh rulers fearing the growing power of their own army, while several prominent Sikh generals actively collaborated with the East India Company.

The British faced a disciplined opponent, trained along European lines and fielding armies numbering in the tens of thousands. The war featured a number of closely contested battles, with both sides taking heavy losses.

This fully-illustrated study tells the story of one of the major colonial wars of the nineteenth century, as the East India Company attempted to wrest control of the Punjab region from a Sikh Empire riven by infighting.1 vol, 96 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996379 Smith, David 379 THE EAST AFRICA CAMPAIGN 1914-18: Von Lettow-Vorbeck's Masterpiece Examines how a wide array of British, Indian, South African, Belgian, Portuguese, and local native forces invaded German East Africa in WWI and slowly ousted the German forces -- a process made tortuous by Lieutenant-Colonel Paul Lettow-Vorbeck's masterful management of the campaign. Among the events covered in this work are the Battle of Tanga, the scuttling of the Konigsberg, the German railway campaign, and the battles at Salaita Hill, Kondoa-Irangi, Mahenge, Mahiwa, and Namacurra. Includes colorful period and specially commissioned illustrations.

The East African Campaign in World War I comprised a series of battles and guerrilla actions which began in German East Africa in 1914 and spread to portions of Portuguese Mozambique, northern Rhodesia, British East Africa, the Uganda Protectorate, and the Belgian Congo. German colonial forces under von Lettow-Vorbeck diverted Allied forces from the Western Front to Africa. Despite the efforts of the Allied forces, Lettow-Vorbeck's troops remained undefeated at the end of the war.1 vol, 96 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996226 Stille, Mark 226 Midway 1942: Turning Point in the Pacific In less than one day, the might of the Imperial Japanese Navy was destroyed and four of her great aircraft carriers sank burning into the dark depths of the Pacific. Utilizing the latest research and detailed combat maps, this book tells the dramatic story of the Japanese assault on Midway Island and the American ambush that changed the face of the Pacific war. With sections on commanders, opposing forces, and a blow-by-blow account of the action, this volume gives a complete understanding of the strategy, the tactics, and the human drama that made up the Midway campaign, and its place as the turning point in the Pacific war. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996255 Stille, Mark 255 THE NAVAL BATTLES FOR GUADALCANAL 1942: Clash for Supremacy in the Pacific The battle for Guadalcanal that lasted from August 1942 to February 1943 was the first major American counteroffensive against the Japanese in the Pacific. The battle of Savo Island on the night of 9 August 1942, saw the Japanese inflict a sever defeat on the Allied force, driving them away from Guadalcanal and leaving the just-landed marines in a perilously exposed position. This was the start of a series of night battles that culminated in the First and Second battles of Guadalcanal, fought on the nights of 13 and 15 November.

One further major naval action followed, the battle of Tassafaronga on 30 November 1942, when the US Navy once again suffered a severe defeat, but this time it was too late to alter the course of the battle as the Japanese evacuated Guadalcanal in early February 1943. This title will detail the contrasting fortunes experienced by both sides over the intense course of naval battles around the island throughout the second half of 1942 that did so much to turn the tide in the Pacific. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996284 Stille, Mark 284 GUADALCANAL 1942-43: America's First Victory on the Road to Tokyo The Guadalcanal campaign began with an amphibious assault in August 1942 - the US's first attempt to take the fight to the Japanese. It escalated into a desperate battle of attrition on land, air, and sea, and by the time the Japanese had evacuated the last of their forces from the island in 1943, it was clear that the tide of the war had turned. The inexorable Japanese advance and the myth of Japanese invincibility shattered.

This new study of the campaign draws on both US and Japanese sources to give a balanced and comprehensive account of a crucial, brutal conflict. Analyzing the three Japanese attempts to retake the island in the face of ferocious American resistance, this book shows how the battle was won and lost, and how it affected the outcome of the Pacific War as a whole. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996300 Stille, Mark 300 MALAYA AND SINGAPORE 1941-42: The Fall of Britain's Empire in the East For the British Empire it was a military disaster, but for Imperial Japan the conquest of Malaya was one of the pivotal campaigns of World War II. Giving birth to the myth of the Imperial Japanese Army's invincibility, the victory left both Burma and India open to invasion. Although heavily outnumbered, the Japanese Army fought fiercely to overcome the inept defense offered by the British and Commonwealth forces.

Detailed analysis of the conflict, combined with a heavy focus on the significance of the aerial campaign, help tell the fascinating story of the Japanese victory, from the initial landings in Thailand and Malaya through to the destruction of the Royal Navy's Force Z and the final fall of Singapore itself.1 vol, 96 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996313 Stille, Mark 313 THE PHILIPPINE SEA 1944: The Last Great Carrier Battle After suffering devastating losses in the huge naval battles at Midway and the Soloman Islands, the Imperial Japanese navy attempted to counter-attack against the US forces threatening the Home Islands. Involving the US Fifth Fleet and the Japanese Mobile Fleet, the battle of the Philippine Sea took place during the United States' amphibious invasion of the Mariana Islands during the Pacific War.

The two fleets clashed on 19-20 June 1944 and the Japanese carrier fighters were shot down in devastating numbers by US aircraft in what became known as the 'Great Marianas Turkey Shoot,' before US counterattacks and submarine strikes forced the withdrawal of the Japanese fleet. Fully illustrated with stunning specially commissioned artwork, this tells the enthralling story of the last, and largest, carrier battle of the Pacific War, the one that saw the end of the Imperial Japanese Navy as a formed fighting force.1 vol, 96 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996326 Stille, Mark 326 THE SOLOMONS 1943-44: The Struggle for New Georgia and Bougainville Victory at Guadalcanal for the Allies in February 1943 left them a vital foothold in the Solomon Islands chain, and was the first step in an attempt to isolate and capture the key Japanese base of Rabaul on New Britain. In order to do this they had to advance up the island chain in a combined air, naval, and ground campaign.

On the other hand, the Japanese were determined to shore up their defences on the Solomons, which was a vital part of their southern front, and would bitterly contest every inch of the Allied advance. The scene was set for one of the bloodiest campaigns of the Pacific War.

Fully illustrated with specially commissioned maps and artwork, this is the compelling story of the struggle for the Solomons, a key part of the Allied advance towards Japan which saw tens of thousands of casualties and so many ships lost that part of the ocean became known as 'Ironbottom Sound.'1 vol, 96 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996344 Stille, Mark 344 JAVA SEA 1942: Japan's Conquest of the Netherlands East Indies The battle of the Java Sea, fought in February 1942, was the first major surface engagement of the Pacific War and one of the few naval battles of the entire war fought to a decisive victory. It was the culminating point of the Japanese drive to occupy the Netherlands East Indies (NEI) and, to defend the territory, the Allies assembled a striking force comprised of Dutch, American, British and even an Australian ship, all under the command of a resolute Dutch admiral.

On 27 February 1942, the Allied striking force set course to intercept the Japanese invasion force in the Java Sea. In one of the few such times during the whole of World War II a protracted surface engagement was fought unmolested by airpower. For over seven hours, the Allied force attempted to attack the Japanese invasion force, finally breaking off in the early evening. Some three hours later, the Allied force, now reduced to just four remaining cruisers and two destroyers, attempted another attack on the invasion convoy during which Japanese torpedoes scored heavily, sinking two Dutch cruisers and bringing the battle to a conclusion. Over the next two days, as the Allies attempted to flee, five more ships were sunk. From that point on, Allied naval power was eliminated from Southeast Asia. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996370 Stille, MArk 370 LEYTE GULF 1944 (1): The Battles of the Sibuyan Sea and Samar This is the First in a two-part study of the October 23-26, 1944 Battle of Leyte Gulf, which resulted in a decisive defeat for the Japanese. Covers the Battle of the Sibuyan Sea and later action off Samar. Examines why the Imperial Japanese Navy commander of the First Diversion Strike Force (Takeo Kurita) chose to ignore orders and break off the attack into Leyte Gulf-one of the two most controversial decisions of the entire battle. It also covers the Japanese planning for Leyte Gulf, and the strengths and weaknesses of the Imperial Japanese Navy in this phase of the war alongside the US Navy's planning and command arrangements.1 vol, 96 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996378 Stille, Mark 378 LEYTE GULF 1944 (2): Surigao Strait and Cape Engano Second volume in a two-part illustrated study of the October 23-26 Battle of Leyte Gulf, which resulted in a decisive defeat for the Japanese, focuses on the forces supporting the main Japanese thrust. Reveals how the Japanese Main Body succeeded in its mission of luring the US Third Fleet to the north, but at a tremendous cost in the ensuing Battle off Cape Engano. Also explored in full visual detail is the fate of the small detachment of seven IJN ships ordered to attack into Leyte Gulf through Surigao Strait in the south. The resulting Battle of Surigao Strait on October 25, 1944 would prove to be the last battleship duel in history.

The first volume covered the IJN's First Diversion Attack Force at the battles of the Sibuyan Sea and off Samar.1 vol, 96 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996247 Stille. Mark 247 SANTA CRUZ 1942: Carrier Duel in the South Pacific Despite myth, the Japanese carrier force was not destroyed at Midway but survived to still prove a threat in the Pacific Theater. Nowhere was this clearer than in the battle of Santa Cruz of October 1942. The stalemate on the ground in the Guadalcanal campaign led to the major naval forces of both belligerents becoming inexorably more and more involved in the fighting, each seeking to win the major victory that would open the way for a breakthrough on land as well.

The Japanese were able to gain a tactical victory at Santa Cruz and came very close to scoring a strategic victory, but they paid a very high price in aircraft and aircrew that prevented them from following up their victory. In terms of their invaluable aircrew, the battle was much more costly than even Midway and had a serious impact on the ability of the Japanese to carry out carrier warfare in a meaningful manner. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996221 Sumner, Ian illust by Graham Turner 221 The First Battle of the Marne 1914 In 1914 the Germans launched an offensive that swept through Belgium and into France, threatening to crush French resistance in one fell swoop. However, through careful maneuvering and stubborn resistance, the French Army, aided by the BEF, blunted the assault, winning an important strategic victory that kept France in the war.1 vol, 96 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996373 Sutton, David 373 SYRIA AND LEBANON 1941: The Allied Fight against the Vichy French Campaign series. Examines the high military and political strategy that lay behind the June 1941 campaign when Australian, British, Indian and Free French forces invaded the Vichy French-controlled mandate of Syria and Lebanon. The Allies fought in rocky, mountainous terrain, through barren valleys and across swollen rivers, and soon after the initial advance faced a powerful Vichy French counter-attack on key strategic positions.

Describes the experiences and hardships endured by troops the men on the ground using extensive war diaries and available records to make sense of the actions. The battles in Syria and Lebanon were complex actions, often at the battalion level or below, and this work shows how they affected the wider campaign.
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1-996297 Turnbull, Stephen 297 THE GEMPEI WAR 1180-85: The Great Samurai Civil War Internationally renowned samurai expert Dr Stephen Turnbull delves into a pivotal era of Japanese history in this highly illustrated account of The Gempei War a conflict that defined the age and the ethos of the samurai.

Never before had there been a large-scale clash between two rival samurai families, the Taira and the Minamoto, and never again would the result of a war in Japan be quite so dramatic. Fought to gain control over the emperor it would end with imperial power being totally eclipsed in favor of the military might of the samurai class and the establishment of the position of Shogun - Japan's military dictator. Turnbull examines the events of the five-year long conflict, revealing the changes that the war inflicted on Japanese culture and the establishment of many of the traditions of the samurai.1 vol, 96 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996225 Turner, Alexander 225 Messines 1917 - The zenith of siege warfare At 0310 hours on 7 June 1917, the pre-dawn gloom on the Western Front was shattered by the 'pillars of fire' - the rapid detonation of 19 huge mines, secreted in tunnels under the German lines and containing 450 tons of explosives. Admitted by the Germans to be a 'masterstroke', the devastating blasts caused 10,000 soldiers to later be posted simply as 'missing'. Launching a pre-planned attack into the carnage, supported by tanks and a devastating artillery barrage, the British took the strategic objective of Messines Ridge within hours. A rare example of innovation and success in the First World War, this book is a fresh and timely examination of a fascinating campaign. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996316 Whitewood, Dickon 316 SHREWSBURY 1403: Struggle for a Fragile Crown The battle of Shrewsbury in 1403 is one of the most important battles in English history. King Henry IV faced his erstwhile ally Henry Percy Earl of Northumberland in a bloody contest on a field outside the Shropshire town of Shrewsbury where two English armies, well-matched, and fighting with similar equipment and tactics, struggled in an archery duel in which the arrows 'fell like leaves in Autumn', before the battle was ultimately decided in close quarter hand-to-hand combat. With his victory, Henry IV secured the Lancastrian hold on the kingdom and demonstrated the right of his bloodline to the throne.

Using full-color artwork and specially commissioned battlefield maps and illustrations, this is the fascinating story of the battle without which the reign of Henry V, his wars and glorious victories against the French, and the later disastrous reign of Henry VI and subsequent Wars of the Roses could not have happened.1 vol, 96 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996371 Willbanks, James 371 THE BATTLE FOR HUE In late January 1968, some 84,000 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong troops launched a country-wide general offensive in South Vietnam, mounting simultaneous assaults on 36 of 44 provincial capitals, and five of the six autonomous cities (including the capital city of Saigon). The longest and bloodiest battle occurred in Hue, the most venerated place in Vietnam. The bitter fighting that raged there for more than three weeks drew the attention of the world.

Hue was the ancient capital of Vietnam, and as such, had been previously avoided by both sides; it had not seen any serious fighting prior to 1968. All that changed on the night of January 31 that year when four North Vietnamese battalions and supporting Viet Cong units simultaneously attacked and occupied both parts of the city straddling the Perfume River. The Communist forces dug in and prepared to defend their hold on the city.

US Marines and South Vietnamese soldiers were ordered to clear the city, supported by US Army artillery and troops. A brutal urban battle ensued as combat raged from house to house and door to door. It was a bloody fight and resulted in large-scale destruction of Hue. Eventually, the Marines and the South Vietnamese forces retook Hue, but it turned out to be one of the longest and bloodiest battles of the Tet Offensive, and led to a sea change in US policy in Vietnam.1 vol, 96 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996366 Windrow, Martin 366 DIEN BIEN PHU 1954: The French Defeat That Lured America into Vietnam In late 1953, the seventh year of France's war against the Viet Minh insurgency in its colony of Vietnam, the C-in-C, General Navarre, was encouraged to plant an 'air-ground base' in the Thai Highlands at Dien Bien Phu, to distract General Giap's Vietnamese People's Army from both Annam and the French northern heartland in the Red River Delta, and to protect the Laotian border. Elite French paratroopers captured Dien Bien Phu, which was reinforced between December 1953 and February 1954 with infantry and artillery, a squadron of tanks and one of fighter-bombers, to a strength of 10,000 men.

Giap and the VPA General Staff accepted the challenge of a major positional battle; through a total mobilization of national resources, and with Chinese logistical help, they assembled a siege army of 58,000 regular troops, equipped for the first time with 105mm artillery and 37mm AA guns. Describes the first NVA assaults on 13 March 1954 and subsequent battle that quickly developed into a dramatic 56-day 'Stalingrad in the Jungle.'1 vol, 96 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996302 Winkler, John 302 THE THAMES 1813: The War of 1812 on the Northwest Frontier The battle of the Thames was the culmination of a bloody campaign that saw American forces clash with the British and their Native American allies on multiple occasions. In a battle that included the future US president William Henry Harrison, American naval hero Oliver Hazard Perry, and the legendary Shawnee leader Tecumseh, the Americans prevailed, due in part to their imaginative use of Kentucky mounted riflemen to charge British regular infantry and artillery.

The victory allowed them to secure the North-West frontier, a crucial strategic gain in the War of 1812. Includes detailed analysis, combat reports, and illustrations.1 vol, 96 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996327 Winkler, John 327 PECKUWE 1780: The Revolutionary War on the Ohio River Frontier As the Revolutionary War raged on fields near the Atlantic, Native Americans and British rangers fought American settlers on the Ohio River frontier in warfare of unsurpassed ferocity. When their attacks threatened to drive the Americans from their settlements in Kentucky, Daniel Boone, Simon Kenton, and other frontiersmen guided an army of 970 Kentuckians into what is now Ohio to attack the principal Native American bases from which the raids emanated.

This superbly illustrated book traces Colonel George Rogers Clark's lightning expedition to destroy Chalawgatha and Peckuwe, and describes how on 8 August 1780 his Kentuckians clashed with an army of 450 Native Americans, under Black Hoof, Buckongahelas, and Girty, at the battle of Peckuwe. It would be the largest Revolutionary War battle on the Ohio River frontier. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996256 Winkler, John F 256 FALLEN TIMBERS 1794 - The US Army's First Victory Following the defeat at Wabash, in 1792 the Washington administration created a new US Army to replace the one that had been destroyed. The man chosen to lead it was the famous Major-General 'Mad' Anthony Wayne. Having trained his new force, Wayne set out in 1793 to subdue the Ohio Indians. Wayne faced many of the same problems as St Clair including the logistical and intelligence problems of campaigning in the wilderness, not to mention the formidable Ohio Indians.

Wayne faced additional problems including the likelihood that he would have to fight both British and Spanish forces, not to mention an American army led by the celebrated commander George Roger Clark. He also faced an insurrection in western Pennsylvania, 'Whiskey Rebellion', and a conspiracy led by many of his officers and contractors. Despite all these difficulties, Wayne managed to defeat the Ohio Indians at the battle of Fallen Timbers. This was a decisive defeat that led directly to the Treaty of Greeneville the following year which ended 20 years of conflict between the Americans and the Ohio Indians. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996240 Winkler, John F. 240 Wabash 1791 - St Clair's defeat The battle of the Wabash, or St Clair's Defeat, was the greatest ever victory of American Indians over US Army forces. In 1791, Revolutionary War commander Arthur St Clair led a hastily recruited American army into Ohio in an attempt to wrest control of the area from its Indian inhabitants. Hindered by geographical ignorance, difficult terrain, bad weather, and a lack of supplies, the Americans advanced slowly through the wilderness. After a month, they reached the Wabash River, where an Indian army awaited them. On a cold November morning, the Indians attacked at dawn and three hours later the Americans fled, having suffered more than 60 percent casualties. In this book, author John F. Winkler re-examines the US Army's frontier disaster, analyzing what they did wrong and how the Indians achieved their crushing victory.1 vol, 96 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996273 Winkler, John F. 273 Point Pleasant 1774 - Prelude to the American Revolution The only major conflict of Lord Dunmore's War, the battle of Point Pleasant was fought between Virginian militia and American Indians from the Shawnee and Mingo tribes. Following increased tensions and a series of incidents between the American settlers and the natives, Dunmore, the last colonial governor of Virginia, and Colonel Andrew Lewis led two armies against the tribes. On October 10, 1774 Lewis and his men resisted a fierce attack, led by Shawnee chief Keigh-tugh-qua, or Cornstalk, at Point Pleasant, near the mouth of the Kanawha river. Despite significant losses on both sides, Lewis succeeded in forcing the Shawnee to retreat back to their settlements in the Scioto Valley. In the aftermath of the battle the Treaty of Camp Charlotte was signed in attempt to secure peace in the region and ultimately opened up Kentucky for American settlement. Illustrated with photographs, detailed maps and bird's-eye-views, this title brings to life one of the most significant pre-Revolutionary conflicts between American settlers and the native tribes.

Contents
Introduction
Strategic situation
Chronology
Opposing commanders
Opposing armies
Orders of battle
Opposing plans
The campaign
Aftermath
The battlefield today
Further reading
Index
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1-996236 Zalaoga, Steven 236 OPERATION POINTBLANK 1944: Defeating the Luftwaffe Operation Pointblank was the code name for the United States Army Air Force's attempt to destroy German fighter capability through the use of daylight strategic bombing in advance of the D-Day landings. Launched in 1943, the operation immediately met with severe problems, most notably the horrible attrition experienced by the US bomber forces. However, with the arrival of the P-51 Mustang, the United States was able to equip the fighters to fly on long-range-bomber escort missions and take the fight to the Luftwaffe in the skies over Germany. This book examines the entire operation from both the Allied and the German perspectives, covering all the main decisions and technological innovations made by both sides in this epic struggle.1 vol, 96 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996223 Zaloga, Steven 223 Operation Nordwind 1945 - Hitler's last offensive in the West In 480 BC, the Greek and Persian fleets met in a battle in the strait between Attica and the island of Salamis. Although outnumbered, the Greeks delivered a crushing victory that ended the Persian threat to Greece. This book draws on the findings of archaeological, technological and naval research, as well as on original historical sources to vividly recreate one of the most important naval campaigns in world history1 vol, 96 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996242 Zaloga, Steven 242 METZ 1944: Patton's Fortified Nemesis General George Patton's most controversial campaign was the series of battles in autumn 1944 battles along the German frontier which centered on the fortified city of Metz. In part, the problem was logistics. As was the case with the rest of the Allied forces in the European Theatre, supplies were limited until the port of Antwerp could finally be cleared. Also problematic was the weather. The autumn of 1944 was one of the wettest on record, and hardly conducive to the type of mechanized warfare for which Patton was so famous.

However at the heart of the problem was the accretion of sophisticated fortifications. Metz had been fortified since ancient times, heavily rebuilt by France in the post-Napoleonic period, modernized by Germany in 1870-1914, and modernized by France during the Maginot effort in 1935-40. The Germans hoped to hold Metz with a thin screen of second-rate troops, counting on the impregnable fortifications. This book covers the entire campaign from beginning to end, offering an unbiased assessment of the success and failures of both the Allied and Axis efforts.
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1-996251 Zaloga, Steven 251 SICILY 1943: The Debut of Allied Joint Operations Not only did the Sicily operation represent a watershed in tactical development of combined arms tactics, it was also an important test for future Allied joint operations. Senior British commanders left the North African theater with a jaundiced and dismissive view of the combat capabilities of the inexperienced US Army after the debacle at Kasserine Pass in Tunisia in February 1943. Sicily was a demonstration that the US Army had rapidly learned its lessons and was now capable of fighting as a co-equal of the British Army.

The Sicily campaign contained a measure of high drama as Patton took the reins of the Seventh US Army and bent the rules of the theater commander in a bold race to take Palermo on the northern Sicilian coast. When stiff German resistance halted Montgomery's main assault to Messina through the mountains, Patton was posed to be the first to reach the key Sicilian port and end the campaign. The Sicily campaign contains a fair amount of controversy as well including the disastrous problems with early airborne assaults and the Allied failure to seal the straits of Messina, allowing the Germans to withdraw many of their best forces. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996270 Zaloga, Steven 270 OPERATION MARKET-GARDEN 1944 (1) - The American Airborne Missions the summer of 1944, plans began for a complex operation to seize a Rhine river bridge at Arnhem in the Netherlands. The American portion of the airborne mission was to employ two divisions of the US XVIII Airborne Corps to seize key terrain features that otherwise might delay the advance of British tanks towards the bridge.

The 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions succeeded in their tasks of capturing the vital bridges at Eindhoven at Nijmegen in the face of fierce German resistance. However, the delays caused to the British armored advance, combined with stronger than expected fighting at Arnhem led to the withdrawal of the remnants of the British 1st Airborne Division in one of the Western Allies' most costly defeats of World War II.

Contemporary photographs, maps and detailed color artwork complement extensive archival research that reveals the successes of those American airborne missions, largely overshadowed by the failure of the operation as a whole.

Contents: Origins of the campaign, Chronology, Opposing commanders, Opposing armies, Orders of battle, Opposing plans, The campaign, Aftermath, The battlefields today, Further reading, and Index.1 vol, 96 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996278 Zaloga, Steven 278 CHERBOURG 1944 A study of the first major Allied operation in Normandy after the D-Day landings -- the capture of Cherbourg. Cherbourg was recognized by both the German and Allied High commands as crucial to the Allied foothold in Normandy -- it was the nearest major port and was desperately needed by the Allies for major logistical operations to support their forces on long stretches of open beach. Hitler, on the other hand, declared Cherbourg to be a 'Festung' (fortress), a designation everyone knew to mean that its defenders were to fight to the last man.

After a grueling struggle that involved several distinct tactical phases to overcome the different elements of Cherbourg's defense, the campaign resulted in a bittersweet Allied victory, the drama and significance of which are explained in full in this work. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996293 Zaloga, Steven 293 DOWNFALL 1945: The Fall of Hitler's Third Reich As the final month of fighting in Europe in 1945 dawned the Allies embarked upon a series of mopping up operations, destroying the last centers of German resistance as the essentially defeated Wehrmacht fought on in increasingly desperate conditions, driven on by the explicit no surrender order issued by Hitler.

Yet at the same time, the Allied alliance was already on shaky ground, as German resistance was crushed the Allies began to eye each other nervously across a battle-torn Europe, with the politically driven military decisions to have a huge impact on the future of the continent.

This book traces the final operations of the war, from the liberation of Denmark, the Allied drive towards the Baltic straits, incursions in Yugoslavia, Hungary, Czechoslovakia, and engagements in Eastern and Western Germany, whilst also analyzing how the Allied strategies in the final days of the war were a hint of the future difficulties that would drive the Cold War.1 vol, 96 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996308 Zaloga, Steven 308 ST LO 1944: The Battle of the Hedgerows Following the D-Day landings on 6 June 1944, the First US Army engaged in a six-week struggle to break out of the Normandy beachhead. The hedgerow country of lower Normandy, called the bocage, presented unanticipated tactical problems since it proved to be ideal for German infantry defense.

This book examines the June-July 1944 battle to overcome the determined German defense and secure St. Lo. The city was the site of a crucial crossroads and was thus a vital target for the invading Allied forces; the initial bombing attacks were severe. The attack by ground forces turned into a brutal attritional struggle to overcome the determined German defense. Using full-color artwork, photographs, and maps, this is the engaging story of one of the key engagements in the Battle of Normandy.1 vol, 96 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996320 Zaloga, Steven 320 BRITTANY: Hitler's Final Defenses in France One of the prime objectives for the Allies following the D-Day landings was the capture of sufficient ports to supply their armies. The original Overlord plans assumed that ports along the Breton coast would be essential to expansion of the Normandy beachhead. This included the major ports at Brest and on Quiberon Bay.

The newly arrived Third US Army under Lt. Gen. George S. Patton was delegated to take on the Brittany mission. In one of the most rapid mechanized advances of the war, 3rd Army had the ports of Avranches and Quiberon encircled by the second week of August 1944. But changing priorities meant that most of 3rd Army was redeployed, meaning only a single corps was left to take the Breton port cities. The fight would drag into 1945, long after German field armies had been driven from France. Using full-color maps and artwork as well as contemporary accounts and photographs, 1 vol, 96 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996335 Zaloga, Steven 335 MORTAIN 1944: Hitler's Normandy Panzer Offensive Following the successful Allied landings in Normandy on D-Day and consolidation during Operation Cobra, the Wehrmacht was ordered to begin a counter-offensive named Operation Luttich.

The plan was to send a large Panzer force across the First US Army sector, cutting off its spearheads, and reach Avranches on the coast. Had this succeeded, it not only would have cut off the First US Army spearheads, but also Patton's newly deployed Third US Army operating in Brittany. However, thanks to an intercepted radio message, the Allies were well-prepared for the offensive and not only repelled the oncoming panzers, but went on a counter-attack that would lead to a whole German army becoming encircled in the Falaise Pocket.

Fully illustrated with stunning full-color artwork, this book tells the story of the failed counterattack Operation Luttich.1 vol, 96 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-996349 Zaloga, Steven 349 Warsaw 1920 - The War for the Eastern Borderlands The Battle of Warsaw in August 1920 has been described as one of the decisive battles of European history. At the start of the battle, the Red Army appeared to be on the verge of advancing through Poland into Germany to expand the Soviet revolution. Had the war spread into Germany, another great European war would have ensued, dragging in France and Britain. However, the Red Army was defeated by 'the miracle on the Vistula'.

This campaign title explores the origins and outcomes of this momentous battle. In May 1920, the Polish Army intervened in war-torn Ukraine, pushing all the way to Kiev, but the Red Army, by now triumphant in most of the theatres of the Russian Civil War, turned its attention to this new threat. By the late summer of 1920, two Soviet armies had advanced into Poland and the overconfident Soviet leadership dreamed of advancing over a prostrate Polish Army into neighbouring Germany to ignite a Communist revolution in the heart of Europe.

Thanks to the low density of forces on both sides and the huge distances involved, the conflict was a war of manoeuvre, with a curious mixture of traditional and advanced tactics. Horse cavalry played a dominant role in the fighting, but aeroplanes, tanks, and armoured trains lent the war an air of modernity. This illustrated study explores the war through the lens of the Battle of Warsaw, the turning point when, after a summer of disastrous retreat, the Polish army rallied and repulsed the Red Army at Warsaw and Lwow.
1 vol, 96 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-997001 001 THE PARAS:BRITISH AIRBORNE FORCES 1940-1984 Osprey Elite series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 1994 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-997002 002 US MARINE CORPS SINCE 1945, THE Osprey Elite series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997003 003 VIKINGS, THE Osprey 'Elite' series, (12) color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 1985 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-997004 004 US ARMY SPECIAL FORCES 1952-84 Osprey Elite series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997006 006 FRENCH FOREIGN LEGION PARAS Osprey Elite series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 1999 LONDON, OPSREY PUBLISHING
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1-997007 007 ANCIENT GREEKS, THE Osprey Elite series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 1996 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997009 009 NORMANS, THE Osprey Elite series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997010 010 WARSAW PACT GROUND FORCES Osprey Elite series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997011 011 ARDENNES 1944: PEIPER & SKORZENY Osprey Elite series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 1988 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-997013 013 US ARMY RANGERS & LRRO UNITS 1942-1987 Osprey Elite series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997014 014 BRITISH ARMY IN THE 1980'S, THE Osprey Elite series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-997016 016 NATO ARMIES TODAY Osprey Elite series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997017 017 KNIGHTS AT TOURNAMENT Osprey 'Elite' series, (12) color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 1988 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997018 018 ISRAELI ELITE UNITS SINCE 1948 Osprey Elite series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997019 019 CRUSADES, THE Osprey Elite series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-997020 020 INSIDE THE US ARMY TODAY Osprey Elite series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997021 021 ZULUS, THE Osprey Elite series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-997022 022 WORLD SPECIAL FORCES INSIGNIA Osprey Elite series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997025 025 SOLDIERS OF THE ECW (1):INFANTRY Osprey Elite series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 1989 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997026 026 TANK WAR CENTRAL FRONT Osprey Elite series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997027 027 SOLDIERS OF THE ECW (2):CAVALRY Osprey Elite series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 1990 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997028 028 MEDIEVAL SIEGE WARFARE Osprey 'Elite' series, (12) color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 1990 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997029 029 VIETNAM AIRBORNE Osprey Elite series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997030 030 ATTILA AND THE NOMAD HORDES Osprey Elite series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997031 031 US ARMY AIRBORNE Osprey Elite series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997035 035 EARLY SAMURAI 200-1500 AD Osprey Elite series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997037 037 PANAMA 1989-90 Osprey Elite series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 1991 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997038 038 NVA AND VIET CONG, THE Osprey Elite series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 1991 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997040 040 NEW KINGDOM EGYPT Osprey Elite series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997041 041 ELITE FORCES INDIA & PAKISTAN Osprey Elite series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997042 042 PERSIAN ARMY 560-300 BC Osprey Elite series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 1992 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997043 043 VIETNAM MARINES 1965-73 Osprey Elite series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997044 044 SECURITY FORCES IN NORTHERN ISLAND Osprey Elite series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997045 045 ARMIES OF THE GULF WAR Osprey Elite series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997046 046 US ARMY AIRFORCE(1) Osprey Elite series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997048 048 NELSON'S NAVY Osprey Elite series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 1993 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-997049 049 GURKAS, THE Osprey Elite series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997050 050 PRAETORIAN GUARD Osprey 'Elite' series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 1993 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997051 051 US ARMY AIRFORCE(2) Osprey Elite series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997052 052 WELLINGTON'S GUARD Osprey 'Elite' series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 1994 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997053 053 INTERNATIONAL BRIGADES IN SPAIN, 1936-1939 Osprey 'Elite' series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 1994 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997054 054 UN FORCES 1948-1994 Osprey 'Elite' series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 1994 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997055 055 MARINE FORCE RECON, 1940-1990 Osprey 'Elite' series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 1994 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997056 056 SCOTTISH INFANTRY UNIFORMS IN THE WORLD WARS Osprey 'Elite' series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 1995 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-997057 057 THE ROYAL MARINES, 1939-1993 Osprey 'Elite' series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997059 059 U.S. MARINE CORPS, 1941-45 Osprey 'Elite' series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 1995 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997060 060 U-BOAT CREWS Osprey 'Elite' series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 1995 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997061 061 GUARD DIVISIONS, 1914-18 Osprey 'Elite' series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 1995 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997062 062 ZOUAVES OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR Osprey 'Elite' series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 1996 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997063 063 GERMAN MOUNTAIN & SKI TROOPS 1939-45 Osprey 'Elite' series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 1996 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997064 064 ARMY COMMANDOS 1940-1945 Osprey 'Elite' series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 1996 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997066 066 THE SPARTAN ARMY Osprey 'Elite' series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 1998 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997067 067 PIRATES 1660-1730 Osprey 'Elite' series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 1998 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997068 068 MILITARY SNIPER SINCE 1914 Osprey 'Elite' series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997071 071 QUEEN VICTORIA'S COMMANDERS Osprey 'Elite' series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 2000 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997073 073 ACW COMMANDERS 1861-65:(1) Union Leaders East Osprey Elite series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997074 074 PRIVATEERS AND PIRATES Osprey 'Elite' series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997075 075 THE INDIAN ARMY 1914-1947 Osprey 'Elite' series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997076 076 GERMAN FREIKORPS 1918-1923 Osprey 'Elite' series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997077 077 BRITISH COLORS & STANDARDS 1747-1881:Cavalry Osprey 'Elite' series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997078 078 WWI TRENCH WARFARE(1) 1914-16 Osprey Elite series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997079 079 ROYAL NAVY 1939-45 Osprey Elite series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997080 080 US NAVY IN WORLD WAR II Osprey Elite series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997081 081 BRITISH COLORS & STANDARDS 1747-1881:Infantry Osprey Elite series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997083 083 NAPOLEON'S COMMANDERS (2) 1 vol, 64 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997084 084 WWI TRENCH WARFARE(2) 1916-18 1 vol, 64 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997085 085 US COMMANDERS OF WWII(1) 1 vol, 64 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997086 086 JAPANESE NAVAL AVIATION UNIFORMS 1 vol, 64 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997087 087 US COMMANDERS OF WWII(2) 1 vol, 64 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997088 088 ACW COMMANDERS 1861-65(2):CONFEDERATE LEADERS 1 vol, 64 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997089 089 ACW COMMANDERS 1861-65:(3) Union Leaders West 1 vol, 64 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997091 091 US ARMY FONTIER SCOUTS 1840-1921 1 vol, 64 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997092 092 WWII MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS(1) NAVY & USMC 1 vol, 64 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997094 094 ACW COMMANDERS 1861-65:(4) Confed Leaders West 1 vol, 64 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997095 095 WWII MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS(2) ARMY & USAAF 1 vol, 64 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997096 096 AMERICAN FRONTIER LAWMEN 1850-1930 1 vol, 64 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997098 098 BRITISH COMMANDERS OF WWII 1 vol, 64 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997100 100 WORLD WAR II AXIS BOOBY TRAPS & SABOTAGE TACTI 1 vol, 64 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997101 101 AUSTRIAN COMMANDERS OF THE NAPOLEONIC WAR 1 vol, 64 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997102 102 SANTA ANA'S MEXICAN ARMY 1821-48 1 vol, 64 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997103 103 VIETNAM ANZACS 1 vol, 64 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997104 104 BRITAIN'S AIR DEFENCES 1939-45 1 vol, 64 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997105 105 WWII INFANTRY TACTICS:(1) SQUAD/PLATOON 1 vol, 64 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997106 106 WEHRMACHT COMBAT HELMETS 1933-45 1 vol, 64 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997107 107 BUFFALO SOLDIERS 1866-91 1 vol, 64 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997108 108 SPANISH GUERRILLA IN THE PENINSULAR WAR 1808 1 vol, 64 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997109 109 BRITISH HOME FRONT SERVICE 1939-45 1 vol, 64 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997112 112 AMERICAN CIVIL WAR MARINES 1 vol, 64 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997113 113 US NAVY SEALS 1983-2003 1 vol, 64 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997114 114 KNIGHTS CROSS & OAKLEAVES RECIPIENTS 1939-40 1 vol, 64 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997116 116 NAPOLEON'S IMPERIAL HEADQUARTERS (2) 1 vol, 64 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997117 117 US WWII AMPHIBIOUS TACTICS:Pacific Theater 1 vol, 64 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997118 118 GERMAN COMMANDERS OF WWII(1) 1 vol, 64 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997120 120 MOUNTED ARCHERS OF THE STEPPE 600BC-AD1300 1 vol, 64 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997121 121 ANCIENT SIEGE WARFARE 1 vol, 64 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997122 122 WWII INFANTRY TACTICS:(2) SQUAD/PLATOON 1 vol, 64 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997123 123 KNIGHTS CROSS, OAKLEAVES & SWORDS RECIPIENTS 1 vol, 64 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997124 124 WWII INFANTRY ANTI-TANK TACTICS 1 vol, 64 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997125 125 SAMURAI COMMANDERS(1)1060-1576 1 vol, 64 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997126 126 SIEGE WARFARE IN THE ROMAN WORLD 1 vol, 64 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997127 127 JAPANESE PARATROOPER FORCE OF WORLD WAR II 1 vol, 64 pgs 2005 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997128 128 SAMURAI COMMANDERS (2) 1 vol, 64 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997130 130 THE MYCANAEANS C.1650-1100 BC 1 vol, 64 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997131 131 THE CONDOR LEGION 1 vol, 64 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997132 132 GERMAN COMMANDERS OF WWII(2) 1 vol, 64 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997133 133 KNIGHT'S CROSS, OAK LEAVES/SWORDS RECIPIENTS(3 1 vol, 64 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997134 134 BUFFALO SOLDIERS 1892-1918 1 vol, 64 pgs 2005 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997135 135 GERMAN AIR FORCES 1914-18 1 vol, 64 pgs 2005 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997136 136 WWII AIRBORNE TACTICS 1 vol, 64 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997138 138 YUGOSLAV WARS (1):SLOVENIA & CROATIA 1991-95 1 vol, 64 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997139 139 KNIGHT'S CROSS WITH DIAMONDS RECIPIENTS 1 vol, 64 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997140 140 AMERICAN CIVIL WAR IN INDIAN TERRITORY 1 vol, 64 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997141 141 FINLAND AT WAR 1939-45 1 vol, 64 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997142 142 NO 10 INTER-ALLIED COMMANDO 1940-45 1 vol, 64 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997143 143 CANADIAN AIRBORNE FORCES SINCE 1942 1 vol, 64 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997144 144 AMPHIBIOUS TACTICS:Mediterranenan & Europe 1 vol, 64 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997145 145 FIRST SPECIAL SERVICE FORCE 1942-44 1 vol, 64 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997146 146 YUGOSLAV WARS (2):BOSNIA, KOSOVO & MACEDONIA 1 vol, 64 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997147 147 IRISH REGIMENTS IN THE WORLD WARS 1 vol, 64 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997148 148 THE HUNGARIAN REVOLUTION 1956 1 vol, 64 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997149 149 SCOTTISH JACOBITE ARMY 1745-46 1 vol, 64 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997150 150 WORLD WAR I GAS WARFARE 1 vol, 64 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997151 151 WORLD WAR II JUNGLE WARFARE TACTICS 1 vol, 64 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997152 152 BRITISH RECONNAISSANCE CORPS IN WWII 1 vol, 64 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997153 153 AUSTRALIAN ARMY IN WWII 1 vol, 64 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997155 155 ROMAN BATTLE TACTICS 109BC-AD313 1 vol, 64 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997156 156 WWII COMBAT RECON TACTICS 1 vol, 64 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997157 157 GERMAN HOME FONT 1939-45 1 vol, 64 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997158 158 AFRICAN AMERICAN TROOPS IN WWII 1 vol, 64 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997159 159 FRENCH NAPOLEONIC INFANTRY TACTICS 1792-1815 1 vol, 64 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997160 160 WWII INFANTRY ASSAULT TACTICS 1 vol, 64 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997161 161 THE US HOME FRONT 1941-45 1 vol, 64 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997162 162 WORLD WAR II DESERT TACTICS 1 vol, 64 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997163 163 SPECIAL OPERATION FORCES IN AFGHANISTAN 1 vol, 64 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997164 164 BRITISH NAPOLEONIC INFANTRY TACTICS 1 vol, 64 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997165 165 BRITISH FLEET AIR ARM IN WORLD WAR II 1 vol, 64 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997166 166 THE BAY OF PIGS 1 vol, 64 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997167 167 SCOTTISH RENAISSANCE ARMIES 1513-1550 1 vol, 64 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997168 168 WORLD WAR II STREET FIGHTING TACTICS 1 vol, 64 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997169 169 WORLD WAR II JAPANESE TANK TACTICS 1 vol, 64 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997170 170 SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES IN IRAQ 1 vol, 64 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997171 171 AMERICAN CIVIL WAR RAILROAD TACTICS 1 vol, 64 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997172 172 Roman Battle Tactics 390-110 BC 1 vol, 64 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997173 173 OFFICE OF STRATEGIC SERVICES 1942-45 1 vol, 64 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997174 174 AMERICAN CIVIL WAR GUERRILA TACTICS 1 vol, 64 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997175 175 WORLD WAR II US CAVALRY UNITS:Pacific Theater 1 vol, 64 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997176 176 WORLD WAR II US ARMOURED INFANTRY TACTICS 1 vol, 64 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997177 177 GERMAN SPECIAL FORCES WWII 1 vol, 64 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997178 178 HATAMOTO Samurai Horse & Foot Guards 1540-1724 Each great samurai warlord had a division oftroops known as the Hatamoto, these included thesenior generals, standard bearers along with apersonal bodyguard.1 vol, 64 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997179 179 PIKE AND SHOT TACTICS 1590-1660 Covers the Dutch-Spanish wars of independence,the Thirty Years' War and the English Civil Wars.1 vol, 64 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997180 180 US Coast Guard in WWII 1 vol, 64 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997191 Battistelli, Pier 191 Italian Navy & Air Force Elite Units & Special Forces 1940-45 Assesses the formidable Special Forces fielded by Italy's navy and air force in World War II. Italian Navy Special Forces were particularly active and respected in the Mediterranean, where 10th Motor-Torpedo Boat Flotilla used frogmen, 'two-man torpedoes' and explosive ram-boats.

The Italian Air Force formed a special commando unit, ADRA, before the 1943 surrender; it was tasked with attacking Allied airfields and communications in North Africa. Men from ADRA and Army paratroopers formed the new 'Folgore' Regiment, which also continued to fight alongside German forces until 1945. In both cases, the pro-Allied Italian forces also formed 'mirror' units to fight alongside US and British forces, including the Recce Squadron 'F'.

Featuring rare photographs and specially commissioned artwork, this book tells the story of the little-known elite forces fielded by Italy's navy and air force in World War II, some of whose successors remain in service with today's Italian armed forces. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997099 Battistelli, Pier Paolo 099 Italian Army Elite Units & Special Forces 1940-43 Italian military historian Pier Paolo Battistelli examines the elite and special forces units of the Italian Army during World War II. This includes a vast array of troop types, including paratroopers, assault engineers, sea-landing and swimmer units, long-range recon and ski units, and even hand-picked Fascist 'Mussolini' units. It also delves into the specialist tank and armored units that were created to emulate the German armored units. While the Italian units discussed enjoyed mixed success, the volume draws attention to the incredibly hard fighting done by some in the deserts of North Africa and the frozen wastelands of Russia. Illustrated with rare archival photographs and specially commissioned artwork, this is a fascinating insight into a little-studied aspect of Axis forces. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997207 Battoselli, Pier Paolo and Piero Crociani 207 WORLD WAR II PARTISAN WARFARE IN ITALY When Italy surrendered in 1943, it sparked a resistance movement of anti-German, anti-fascist partisans. This book explores the tactics, organizational structure and equipment of the brave Italian resistance fighters.

Beginning with low-level sabotage and assassinations, the groups continued to grow until spring 1944 when a remarkable, unified partisan command structure was created. Working in close co-ordination with the Allies, they received British SOE and American OSS liaison teams as well as supplies of weapons.

The German response was ferocious, and in autumn 1944, as the Allied advance stalled, the SS and Italian RSI looked to eradicate the partisans once and for all. But when the Allies made their final breakthrough in the last weeks of the war the partisans rose again to exact their revenge on the retreating Wehrmacht. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997247 Bishop, M.C. 247 247 ROMAN PLATE ARMOUR First named by Renaissance historians studying the reliefs on Trajan's Column, lorica segmentata evaded successful attempts toThe collapse of the former Western Roman Empire during the so called 'Dark Ages' c. AD 410 was gradual and piecemeal. Out of this vacuum arose regional tribes and leaders determined to take back kingdoms that were theirs and oust any Roman presence for good. However, the Roman guard was tenacious and survived in small pockets that emerged in both Gaul and Britain. These areas of Romano-Celtic resistance held out against the Saxons until at least the mid 6th century in Britain and against the Visigoths and the Merovingian Franks until the late 8th century in France.

Drawing on archaeological finds, contemporary sculpture and manuscript illuminations, Dr Raffaele D'Amato presents contemporary evidence for 5th to 9th-century Gallic and British 'Dark Age' armies and reconstructs their way of life and the battles they fought. The text, accompanied by photographs and colour illustrations, paints an intricate picture of how these disparate groups of Roman soldiers survived and adapted on the fringes of the Roman Empire. reconstruct it until a series of important archaeological finds in the 20th century revealed how it worked and the truth of its extended chronology. The earliest finds date from the late 1st century BC, and its discovery at Kalkriese in Germany shows how rapidly it was adopted. At the same time, discoveries in Spain and Britain showed that, despite its apparent fragility, it continued in use into the 4th century AD.

The spectacular find of six halves of cuirasses in a chest at Corbridge in 1964 has now been matched by the rare discovery of a complete set of this armour at Kalkriese. The Corbridge find provided the context to interpret and reconstruct earlier finds. There is now years of experience gleaned from re-enactors over the practical strengths and weaknesses of this form of armour. At the same time, scientific analysis has provided insights into the technology behind this revolutionary form of armour so characteristic of the Roman Army. Featuring specially commissioned artwork and drawing upon the latest findings, this study lifts the veil on the formidable plate armour used by the legionaries of Imperial Rome.1 vol, 64 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997252 Bishop, M.C. 252 ROMAN MAIL AND SCALE ARMOUR New discoveries in both mail and scale, as well as in hybrid forms that mixed the two, helps explain the development of these types of defense during the Roman period, their efficacy in battle and how they were manufactured and repaired.

Less glamorous than the Roman Army's instantly recognizable plate armor but much more versatile, mail and scale armor were used by both legionaries and auxiliaries throughout Rome's history. Developed by the Celts and quickly adopted by the Romans, mail armor was easy to make and required little maintenance. Scale was a much older form of armor, originating in the Near East during the second millennium BC. As with mail, it was used by both auxiliaries and legionaries, but like plate armor, it was much more fragile than mail. Both types of armour were also used by gladiators (principally as arm defenses).1 vol, 64 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997234 Bishopm M. C. 234 Roman Shields The introduction of the scutum in the 4th century BC revolutionized the way the Romans fought. Instead of being purely defensive, the shield became a weapon in its own right. Using the top edge or boss to punch an opponent, or the lower rim to smash down on their feet, it served to unbalance an enemy and allow the sword to do its work.

Drawing together historical accounts, excavated artefacts and the results of the latest scientific analyses of the boards and fittings, reveals the development, technology, training and use of the scutum and other Roman shield types.

The versatility of the scutum was characterized by the testudo, a formation the Romans used offensively like a pedestrian tank. Meanwhile, other shield types equipped the auxiliaries who fought alongside the legionaries. The curved, rectangular scutum survived into the 3rd century AD, only to be replaced by an oval, slightly domed shield derived from the oval shields of Early Imperial auxiliaries.
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1-997193 Bull, Stephen 193 WORLD WAR II WINTER AND MOUNTAIN WARFARE TACTICS The 20th century saw an unprecedented emphasis on fighting in all terrain, seasons, and weather conditions. Such conditions made even basic survival difficult as subzero temperatures caused weapons to jam, engines to seize up and soldiers to suffer frostbite, snow blindness and hypothermia. The conditions often favored small groups of mobile, lightly armed soldiers, rather than the armored forces or air power that dominated other combat environments.

Some European armies developed small numbers of specialist alpine troops before and during World War I, but these proved to be insufficient as nearly all the major combatants of World War II found themselves fighting for extended periods in extremely hostile cold-weather and/or alpine environments. Drawing upon manuals, memoirs, and unit histories and illustrated with period tactical diagrams and specially commissioned full-color artwork, this study sheds new light on the winter-warfare tactics and techniques of the US, British, German, Soviet and Finnish armies of World War II. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997199 Calarke, Dale 199 WORLD WAR I BATTLEFIELD ARTILLERY TACTICS As the First World War bogged down across Europe resulting in the establishment of trench systems, artillery began to grow in military importance. Never before had the use of artillery been so vital, and to this day the ferocity, duration, and widespread use of artillery across the trenches of Europe has never been replicated.

Featuring specially commissioned full-color artwork, this groundbreaking study explains and illustrates the enormous advances in the use of artillery that took place between 1914 and 1918, the central part artillery played in World War I and how it was used throughout the war, with particular emphasis on the Western Front.

Contents: Introduction; Artillery in 1914: France, Britain, Germany; The war of movement, 1914-15; Industrial war, 1915-17 (including entry of USA into war); New war, 1917-18: motorization - mobility - defense in depth - air defense; Artillery in 1918; Bibliography; and Index.1 vol, 64 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997224 Campbell, David 224 ISRAELI PARATROOPERS 1954-2016 From the creation of the first volunteer paratroop unit shortly after the birth of Israel and of the Israeli Defense Force, this arm of service has been recognized as elite. They have also been the first choice for daring special missions, and it is mainly from their ranks that Israel's Special Forces units have been recruited. A unique aspect of the Israeli military is the cross-posting of officers from the airborne, armored and other units, to ensure that all unit commanders share their aggressive qualities and thorough understanding of the capabilities of all arms. In this way the influence of the paratroop arm has been out of proportion to its size.

This fully-illustrated study is a complete history of Israeli paratroopers from its creation to the present day, including relevant developments in their role and organization, as well as their achievements and setbacks in conflicts such as the Six Days War and Yom Kippur War.1 vol, 64 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997231 Campbell, David 231 SOVIET AIRBORNE FORCES: 1930-91 Explores the development of the VDV from their conception in 1930 to their role in the Cold War and in the later invasion of Afghanistan. Supported by contemporary photography and specially commissioned artwork of uniforms and battlescenes, this title is a comprehensive and engaging guide to the history of airborne forces in the Soviet period.

Established in 1932, the Vozdushno-desantnye voyska ('air-landing forces', or VDV) of the Red Army led the way in airborne doctrine and practice. Though they were initially handicapped by a lack of infrastructure, due in part to a turbulent political climate in the 1930s, they still conducted major drops during World War II, including at the Dnepr River in September 1943.

After the war ended, the VDV became independent of the Air Force and were elevated to the role of strategic asset. The newly rebuilt divisions were now organized and trained to conduct deep insertions behind enemy lines, attacking command-and-control facilities, lines of communication, and key infrastructure targets such as nuclear power plants. This training came into play in numerous Cold War confrontations, including Soviet operations in Hungary (1956) and Czechoslovakia (1968). During the Soviet war in Afghanistan (1979-89), the VDV proved to be the most formidable of the Mujahideen's opponents, with the development of the air assault concept - the transport, insertion and support of air-landed troops by helicopter rather than parachute.1 vol, 64 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997245 Castelein, Klaas 245 THE DUTCH RESISTANCE 1940-45: World War Resistance and Collaboration in the Netherlands Comprehensive account of one of the lesser-known struggles of World War II. From spring 1943 onwards, three Dutch Resistance organizations gained momentum: the Order Service (OD), the Resistance Council (RVV), and the National Assault Teams (LKP). In response, the Germans raised collaborationist forces to counter the Resistance, including the much-feared Landwacht. In September 1944 the OD, RVV and LKP amalgamated into the Netherlands Interior Forces (NBS), while Allied troops began to liberate the southern provinces. This allowed NBS forces in the south to form Stoottroepen, uniformed and armed by both the British and US armies. These assisted the Allied advance, while a bloody underground struggle continued in the occupied north until final liberation in April-May 1945. Illustrated with rare photos and new colour plates, 1 vol, 64 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997229 Chartrand, Rene 229 RAIDERS FROM NEW FRANCE: North American Forest Warfare Tactics, 17th-18th Centuries Though the French and British colonies in North America began on a 'level playing field', French political conservatism and limited investment allowed the British colonies to forge ahead, pushing into territories that the French had explored deeply but failed to exploit. The subsequent survival of 'New France' can largely be attributed to an intelligent doctrine of raiding warfare developed by imaginative French officers through close contact with Indian tribes and Canadian settlers.

Far from the ad hoc opportunism these raids seemed to represent, they were in fact the result of a deliberate plan to overcome numerical weakness by exploiting the potential of mixed parties of French soldiers, Canadian backwoodsmen and allied Indian warriors.

Supported by contemporary accounts from period documents and newly explored historical records, this study explores the 'hit-and-run' raids which kept New Englanders tied to a defensive position and ensured the continued existence of the French colonies until their eventual cession in 1763.1 vol, 64 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997201 D'Amato, Raffaele 201 THE CARTHAGINIANS: 6th-2nd Century BC Carthage, the port-city in Tunisia first settled by Phoenicians from Tyre, grew to extend a competitive maritime trading empire all over the Western Mediterranean and beyond, increasingly defended by the best navy of the period. In the 6th century BC this came into confrontation with Greek colonists in Sicily, starting major wars that lasted through the 5th and 4th centuries, and involved much interaction with different Greek forces.

During the 3rd century Carthage first clashed with Roman armies, and in the course of three wars that raged over Spain, Sicily and Italy the Romans suffered the greatest defeats in their early history at the hands of Hamilcar, Hannibal and Hasdrubal Barca, leading multinational armies of North Africans and Europeans. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997225 D'Amato, Raffaele 225 ROMAN HEAVY CAVALRY (1): Cataphractarii & Clibanarii, 1st Century BC-5th Century AD From the army of Marc Antony in the 1st century BC, Roman generals hired heavy armored cavalry to serve in their military alongside the legions. These troops, both from the northern steppes and the Persian frontiers, continued an ancient tradition of using heavy armour and long lances, and fought in a compact formation for maximum shock effect. They were quite distinct from conventional Roman light cavalry, and they served across the Empire, including in Britain. They became ever more important during the 3rd century wars against Parthia, both to counter their cavalry and to form a mobile strategic reserve.

Displaying these impressive and imposing cavalry units using vivid specially commissioned artwork, this first book in a two part series on Roman Heavy Cavalry examines their use over the Imperial period up to the fall of Western Empire in the 5th century A.D.1 vol, 64 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997230 D'Amato, Raffaele 230 ROMAN STANDARDS and STANDARD BEARERS (2): AD 192-500 The Late Roman Empire was a period of significant change in the designs of standards and in the costumes of standard-bearers. During the middle decades of the chaotic 3rd century, evidence confirms the continued use of the old legionary eagle and the signa of the old cohorts and centuries, alongside flags and Imperial images.

The two major trends over the later generations were the adoption of Christian symbols on standards (e.g. Constantine the Great's Chi-Rho), and the proliferation of different types of flags. This had begun in the late 2nd century with the adoption of the 'barbarian' dragon standard, the windsock-shaped draco, which continued to be displayed alongside various other flags in the Greek-speaking Eastern Empire, whose influence increased greatly. Meanwhile, the growing employment of foreign units was such that by the 5th century we have evidence of the use of Hunnic symbolism among a Roman general's suite of standards. The costumes of standard-bearers also evolved as 'Persian' styles spread from Constantinople.

This title explores all these changes in depth, charting the development of various costumes and designs and the waxing and waning influence of various cultures and religious considerations. The text is supported by specially commissioned illustrations and artist's reconstructions of the standards and their bearers.1 vol, 64 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997235 D'Amato, Raffaele 235 ROMAN HEAVY CAVALRY (2): AD500-1450 In the twilight of the Western Roman Empire in the 5th-6th centuries, the elite of the field armies was the cataphracts, heavy armoured cavalry clad in lamellar, scale, mail, and padded fabric armour. After the fall of the West, the Greek-speaking Eastern or Byzantine Empire survived for nearly a thousand years, and cavalry remained predominant in its armies, with the heaviest armoured regiments continuing to provide the ultimate shock-force in battle. This new study, replete with full-colour illustrations of the various units, offers insight into heavy cavalry units that battled against the enemies of Rome's Eastern Empire. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997248 D'Amato, Raffaele 248 POST-ROMAN KINGDOMS: Dark Ages Gaul & Britain, AD 450-800 Drawing on archaeological finds, contemporary sculpture, and manuscript illuminations, presents contemporary evidence for 5th to 9th-century Gallic and British Dark Age armies and reconstructs their way of life and the battles they fought. The text, accompanied by photographs and colour illustrations, paints an intricate picture of how these disparate groups of Roman soldiers survived and adapted on the fringes of the Roman Empire.

The collapse of the former Western Roman Empire during the so called 'Dark Ages' c. AD 410 was gradual and piecemeal. Out of this vacuum arose regional tribes and leaders determined to take back kingdoms that were theirs and oust any Roman presence for good. However, the Roman guard was tenacious and survived in small pockets that emerged in both Gaul and Britain. These areas of Romano-Celtic resistance held out against the Saxons until at least the mid 6th century in Britain and against the Visigoths and the Merovingian Franks until the late 8th century in France.1 vol, 64 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997204 D'Amato, Raffaele 204 SEA PEOPLES OF THE BRONZE AGE Mediterranean c.1400 BC-1000 BC Features the latest historical and archaeological research into the mysterious and powerful confederations of raiders who troubled the Eastern Mediterranean in the last half of the Bronze Age, including the so-called Shardana, Shekelesh, Danuna, Lukka, Peleset, and other peoples.

However, it is known that they both provided the Egyptian pharaohs with mercenaries, and were listed among Egypt's enemies and invaders. They contributed to the collapse of several civilizations through their dreaded piracy and raids, and their waves of attacks were followed by major migrations that changed the face of this region, from modern Libya and Cyprus to the Aegean, mainland Greece, Lebanon, and Anatolian Turkey.

Drawing on carved inscriptions and papyrus documents - mainly from Egypt - dating from the 15th-11th centuries BC, as well as carved reliefs of the Medinet Habu, this title reconstructs the formidable appearance and tactics of the famous 'Sea Peoples.' 1 vol, 64 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997223 D'Amato, Raffaele 223 THE ETRUSCANS: 9th-2nd Centuries BC Ancient Rome had deep roots in the 'Villanovan' culture that we call today the Etruscans. Their long-lived civilization can be traced to 900-750 BC in northwest Italy. They were a seafaring people trading with and competing against Greek and Phoenician peoples, including the Carthaginians. They were also a great land-based power, especially in the 'Classical' period, where they expanded their power north into the Po Valley and south to Latium. In the 6th century BC an Etruscan dynasty ruled Rome, and their power extended southwards to the Amalfi coast. In 509 BC the Romans rose up to expel their kings, which began the long 'Etruscan twilight' when their power was squeezed by the Samnites and, most especially, the Romans.

Drawing on archaeological evidence including warrior tombs, paintings, sculptures, and fully illustrated throughout, this study examines one of the early rivals to Ancient Rome.1 vol, 64 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997241 D'Amato, Raffaele 241 ARMIES OF JULIUS CAESAR 58-44 BC Gaius Julius Caesar's army was as varied and cosmopolitan as those of later centuries, and it is only recently that a wider study of a whole range of evidence has allowed a more precise picture of it to emerge. Examines the armies of Julius Caesar in detail, creating a detailed picture of how they lived and fought.

Caesar remains the most famous Roman general of all time. Although he never bore the title, historians since Suetonius have judged him to be, in practice, the very first 'emperor' - after all, no other name in history has been synonymous with a title of imperial rule. Caesar was a towering personality who, for better or worse, changed the history of Rome forever. His unscrupulous ambition was matched only by his genius as a commander and his conquest of Gaul brought Rome its first great territorial expansion outside the Mediterranean world. His charismatic leadership bonded his soldiers to him not only for expeditions 'beyond the edge of the world' - to Britain - but in the subsequent civil war that raised him to ultimate power.1 vol, 64 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997243 Drabik, Douglas 243 Soviet State Security Services 1917-46 Elite series. Examines the history and organizations of the security apparatus of USSR. The Bolsheviks' seizure of power in Russia in late 1917 was swiftly followed by the establishment of the Cheka, the secret police of the new Soviet state, to eliminate political dissent. In 1922 the Soviet state-security organs became the GPU and then the OGPU (1923-34) before coalescing into the NKVD. By 1946, the power of the NKVD was so great that even Stalin saw it as a threat and it was broken up into multiple organizations, notably the MVD and the MGB - the forerunners of the KGB. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997190 Edward, Kenneth 190 US MARINE INFANTRY Combat Uniforms and Equipment 2000-10 The US Marine Corps has been a key part of the US presence in a host of combat zones. While sharing some weapons systems with the other US Forces, the Marine Corps has developed its own distinctive approach to matters of dress, personal equipment and armament. The most important trends are a new generation of camouflage clothing, body armor, and night-vision equipment, which have transformed the appearance and capability of the individual rifleman.

The men and women of the USMC have been at the forefront of these developments, utilizing innovative items of dress and equipment during their extensive service in a range of challenging environments across the world. Featuring specially commissioned full-color artwork and detailed photographs, this book explores the USMC's key contribution to the development of the combat infantry soldier's clothing and personal equipment in the 21st century. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997208 Edward, Kenneth 208 US MARINE CORPS RECON AND SPECIAL OPERATIONS Uniforms & Equipment 2000-15 In the age of modern warfare the changing landscape of the 21st century battlefield has demanded a transformation within the US Marine Corps Special Operations. Adapting to a huge range of combat environments, an enormous array of specialist uniforms, protective armour and battlefield electronic devices have been developed to facilitate missions in the most extreme conditions.

A special forces operator may now have available to him a dozen distinct types of body armour and two dozen different weapons; never before in American military history has so much been given to so few. Authored by J. Kenneth Eward, professor at the American Military University, and illustrated throughout with photographs and meticulous color plates, this volume offers the first detailed, authoritative study of the characteristics, and performance in the field, of the most modern combat gear and weapons provided for USMC specialist operators to date. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997251 Field, Ron 251 THE US MARINE CORPS 1775-1859: Continental and United States Marines Describes and illustrates US Marine Corps' uniforms, personal equipment, insignia, and weaponry, complemented by a succinct history of the Marines' military record from their beginnings to the eve of the American Civil War, by which time the US Marine Corps had established itself as a small but vitally important part of the United States' armed forces.

Organized in 1775, the first American Marines distinguished themselves throughout the American Revolutionary War, and even raided mainland Britain before being disbanded in 1783. Reestablished in 1798, the US Marine Corps fought in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812, both at sea and on land. The years after 1815 saw the Corps involved in a wide variety of conflicts, from the Seminole Wars to the Mexican-American War; Marines even reached China and Japan. As the prospect of civil war began to threaten the United States, a small battalion of Marines was responsible for the capture of abolitionist John Brown at Harper's Ferry on October 18, 1859. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997197 Galeotti, Mark 197 Russian Security and Paramilitary Forces since 1991 While the size of Russia's regular forces has shrunk recently, its security and paramilitary elements have become increasingly powerful. Under the Putin regime they have proliferated and importantly seem set to remain Russia's most active armed agencies for the immediate future. In parallel, within the murky world where government and private interests intersect, a number of paramilitary 'private armies' operate almost as vigilantes, with government toleration or approval.

This book offers a succinct overview of the official, semi-official and unofficial agencies that pursue Russian government and quasi-government objectives by armed means, from the 200,000-strong Interior Troops, through Police and other independent departmental forces, down to private security firms. Featuring rare photographs, and detailed color plates of uniforms, insignia and equipment, this study by a renowned authority explores the Putin regime's shadowy special-forces apparatus, active in an array of counter-terrorist and counter-mafia wars since 1991. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997206 Galeotti, Mark 206 SPETSNAZ: Russia's Special Forces When the shadowy, notorious Spetsnaz were first formed, they drew on a long Soviet tradition of elite, behind-the-lines commando forces from World War II and even earlier. Throughout the 1960s-70s they were instrumental both in projecting Soviet power in the Third World and in suppressing resistance within the Warsaw pact.

As a powerful, but mysterious tool of a world superpower, the Spetsnaz have inevitably become the focus of many 'tall tales' in the West. In this book, a peerless authority on Russia's military Special Forces debunks several of these myths, uncovering truths that are often even more remarkable.

Now, since the chaotic dissolution of the USSR and the two Chechen Wars, Russian forces have seen increasing modernization, involving them ever more in power-projection, counter-insurgency and anti-terrorism and the Spetsnaz have been deployed as a spearhead in virtually all of these operations. This book offers a unique, absorbing guide to the secrets of the Spetsnaz, their most noteworthy missions and personalities, but is also packed with details such as orders-of-battle, equipment and operational doctrine. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997217 Galeotti, Mark 217 THE MODERN RUSSIAN ARMY 1992-2016 Offers rare photographs and full-color images of the army in action, profiles of army leaders and defense ministers, and orders of battle and details of their equipment and dress. Includes a vivid account of the army's troubled history and of its current character, capabilities, and status.1 vol, 64 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997228 Galeotti, Mark 228 ARMIES OF RUSSIA'S WAR IN UKRAINE Using his extensive contacts in both Russia and Ukraine, and access to a mass of official and unofficial sources, this primer covers all the forces involved in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Analyzes the progress of the war and what it teaches us about Russia's current military capabilities. Includes specially commissioned artwork.

In February 2014, street protests in Kiev and other Ukrainian cities led to the ousting of the Russian-backed President Yanukovych. The so-called Euromaidan Revolution saw many changes to Ukraine's constitution, but the violent reaction in the east and south of the country led to armed counter-revolution, unofficially backed by Russia.

This conflict is the essential example of Russia's new policy of 'hybrid warfare', which blends propaganda, misinformation, and the deployment of 'deniable' Special Forces and regular troops alongside proxies and mercenaries to achieve its strategic ends.1 vol, 64 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997250 Galeotti, Mark 250 RUSSIA'S FIVE-DAY WAR: The Invasion of Georgia, August 2008 Analyzes the Russian, Georgian, Abkhazian, and South Ossetian forces and gives an in-depth analysis of the conflict as separatist groups in Georgia's border provinces rebelled which led to fighting in South Ossetia during August 2008. The Russian Army invaded Georgia alongside these forces, stripped the new country of these rebellious provinces, and garrisoned them to maintain a threat over Georgia.

But despite the inevitable outcome of this hugely unbalanced conflict, it revealed serious Russian military weaknesses and incompetence, and the NATO-trained and partly Western-equipped Georgian Army put up a much more successful local resistance than Russia had expected. The conflict also demonstrated the first use of Russian cyber-warfare, and its so-called 'hybrid warfare' doctrine.

Includes meticulous color artwork for uniforms, insignia, and equipment, rare photographs and detailed 'fact-boxes' for significant units and individuals.1 vol, 64 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997246 Gilbert, Francois 246 GLADIATORS: 4th - 1st Centuries BC Despite the wealth of literary and archaeological evidence, many misconceptions about the gladiators and their violent world remain. Originating in funeral rites during the Punic Wars, the Roman gladiator games have come to symbolize the spectacle and savagery of Republican and Imperial Rome. Increasingly elaborate rules and rituals governed the conduct of gladiator combat, with an array of specially armed and armored gladiator types pitted against one another, either singly or in groups. While many gladiators met a grisly end, some survived to achieve celebrity and make huge fortunes.

Featuring photographs and drawings of key items of visual evidence and drawing upon the author's wealth of experience and research, this fully illustrated account recreates the little-known and under-represented gladiators of the centuries leading up to the dawn of the Principate, correcting myths and casting new light on the roles, lives and legacy of these legendary arena fighters.1 vol, 64 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997249 Greentree, David 249 SOVIET NAVAL INFANTRY: 1917-91 Charts the history and appearance of the Soviet Union's naval infantry, from the October Revolution to the end of the Soviet era. Although Russian naval infantry achieved fame during the October Revolution, they were quickly disbanded and only re-established in 1939. Following the Axis invasion of 1941 some 500,000 Soviet Navy personnel served on land, fighting in the defence of Leningrad, Odessa, and Sevastopol and the recapture of the Crimea in 1943-44; Soviet naval troops also participated in the invasion of Manchuria in 1945.

During the Cold War era the Soviet Union developed an amphibious assault capability that had a vital strategic role - to capture an aggressor's geographical exits to the oceans and thereby forestall threats to Soviet submarine bases. Naval infantry forces could deploy a wealth of firepower assets, while the use of amphibious ships, hovercraft and helicopters aided their rapid deployment, even amid ice-bound terrain in the Arctic. All of these developments are described and illustrated in absorbing detail in this study.1 vol, 64 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997215 Haythornthwaite 215 BRITISH LIGHT INFANTRY & RIFLE TACTICS OF THE NAPOLEONIC WARS In an age when infantry units maneuvered and fought in rigid blocks, the idea of encouraging initiative and allowing a unit to 'skirmish' was regarded as revolutionary and fell out of favor in the years following the French-Indian and American Revolutionary wars. It was revived by far-sighted British and foreign-mercenary officers, who observed the way in which French Revolutionary armies deployed skirmishers to prepare the way for their assault columns.

Offering a detailed analysis of the tactics, this book is studded with period 'battle descriptions' quoted from eyewitness accounts, creating a comprehensive guide to the Light and Rifles units of Wellington's Light Division. As the result of the first tentative experiments in skirmishing the units achieved an unsurpassed peak of efficiency -- they marched faster, were versatile in any sort of tactical situation and could shoot more accurately than either friend or foe. No other national army, either allied or enemy, achieved these standards.1 vol, 64 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997188 Haythornthwaite, Phillip 188 NAPOLEONIC HEAVY CAVALRY & DRAGOON TACTICS During the Napoleonic Wars, the supreme battlefield shock weapon was the heavy cavalry -- the French cuirassiers, and their British, Austrian, Prussian, and Russian counterparts. Big men mounted on big horses, the heavy cavalry were armed with swords nearly a meter long, used for slashing or thrusting at their opponents; many wore steel armour, a practice revived by Napoleon. They were tasked with smashing a hole in the enemy's line of battle, with exploiting a weakness, or with turning a flank.

Their classic maneuver was the charge; arrayed in close-order lines or columns, the heavy cavalry would begin their attack at the walk, building up to a gallop for the final 50 meters before impact. Illustrated with diagrams, relevant paintings and prints, and specially prepared color plates, this is the first volume of a two-part study of the cavalry tactics of the armies of Napoleon and those of his allies and opponents. Written by a leading authority on the period, it draws upon drill manuals and later writings to offer a vivid assessment of how heavy cavalry actually fought on the Napoleonic battlefield. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997196 Haythornthwaite, Phillip 196 NAPOLEONIC LIGHT CAVALRY TACTICS During the Napoleonic Wars all the major combatants fielded large numbers of light cavalry. These nimble, fast-moving regiments performed a variety of vital roles, from reconnaissance and keeping contact with the enemy during the movement of armies, to raiding, skirmishing, and the pursuit to destruction of beaten enemies.

In practice, light cavalry were often also employed for battlefield charges alongside the heavy cavalry. Featuring period illustrations and specially commissioned color artwork, this is the second volume of a two-part study of the cavalry tactics of the armies of Napoleon and those of his allies and opponents. Written by a leading authority on the period, it draws upon drill manuals and later writings to offer a vivid assessment of how light cavalry actually fought on the Napoleonic battlefield. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997039 Healy, Mark Illust. by Angus McBride 039 ANCIENT ASSYRIANS, THE Osprey Elite series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 1991 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997232 Herder, Brian Lane 232 WORLD WAR II US FAST CARRIER TASK FORCE TACTICS: 1943-45 Drawing on difficult-to-access wartime documents and other contemporary sources, this is the first compact, illustrated study of the tactics and techniques of the US fast carriers of Task Forces 50, 58, and 38 during the naval war against Japan in 1943-45.

This title concentrates on exactly how these highly successful forces actually operated: their composition in ships, aircraft and men; the essential technology at their disposal; the evolving doctrine for their employment; the opposition and dangers they faced; and how they overcame them at the tactical level. It explains in straightforward terms the intricate details of topics such as how ships maneuvered, how aircraft were deployed and recovered, the formations and approaches used by fighters, dive-bombers and torpedo-bombers against naval and land targets, and how Task Forces defended themselves.

The text is supported by a wide range of wartime photos and full-color illustrations, showing, for example, the formations employed by ships and aircraft, with altitudes and ranges throughout the course of attacks.1 vol, 64 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997182 Hofschroder, Peter 182 PRUSSIAN NAPOLEONIC TACTICS: 1792-1815 Written by an expert on the Prussian army of the Napoleonic era, this is a fascinating insight into the 18th-century evolution of the Prussian forces into the war-winning troops of the final battles against Napoleon. Using contemporary materials including drill regulations, instructions, staff and regimental histories, and after-action reports, this book provides a compelling history of Prussian tactics from 1792 until 1815.

It includes studies of the professional Prussian army during the Revolutionary Wars and the mass mobilization of a conscript army that fought during the Wars of Liberation and Waterloo. Following on from the success of Osprey's other Elite Tactics volumes, this is a must-have for serious students of Napoleonic warfare, armchair generals, and wargamers alike.1 vol, 64 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997240 Jowett, Philip 240 THE JAPANESE HOME FRONT: 1937-45 From the beginning of the Second Sino-Japanese War in 1937 until the Japanese surrender in August 1945, a multitude of military and civil-defense forces strove to support the Japanese war effort and prepared to defend the Home Islands against invasion.

During World War II, Japan was the world's most militarized society and by 1945 nearly every Japanese male over the age of 10 wore some kind of military attire, as did the majority of women and girls. This volume reveals the many military and civil-defense organizations active in wartime Japan, while specially commissioned artwork and carefully chosen archive photographs depict the appearance of the men, women, and children involved in the Japanese war effort in the Home Islands throughout World War II. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997213 Konstam, Angus 213 THE BARBARY PIRATES: 15th-17th Centuries For the best part of three centuries the 'corsairs' or pirates from the 'Barbary' coasts of North Africa dominated the Western and Central Mediterranean. They made forays far into the Atlantic, preying on the shipping and coastal settlements across Christian Europe, ranging from Greece to West Africa and the British Isles.

In the absence of organized European navies they seldom faced serious opposition, and the scope of their raiding was remarkable. As well as piracy and slave-raiding they fought as privateers, sharing their spoils with the rulers of the port-cities that provided them with ships, men, and a ready market. This book examines their development and their style of fighting, chronicles their achievements and failures, and illustrates their appearance and that of their ships, explaining why they were so feared and effective. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997069 Konstam, Angus and Illust by Angus McBride 069 BUCCANEERS 1620-1700 Osprey 'Elite' series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 2000 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-997069 Konstam, Angus and Illust by Angus McBride 069 BUCCANEERS 1620-1700 Osprey 'Elite' series, 12 color plates, text.0 vol, 64 pgs 2000 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997070 Konstam, Angus and Illust. by Angus McBride 070 ELIZABETHAN SEA DOGS 1560-1605 Osprey 'Elite' series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 2000 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997194 Lai, Benjamin 194 THE CHINESE PEOPLE'S LIBERATION ARMY SINCE 1949: Ground Forces Includes: Chronology; Component forces: the PLA regular and reserve forces, the People's Armed Police, and the People's Militia; Organization: command levels, educational institutions, defense industries, military regions, local commands, tactical organization (from squad to army group), airborne forces, border security, commissar system; Personnel: conscription and training, NCOs, officer corps, reserves, militia; People's Armed Police; Force reduction; Tactical doctrine; Uniforms: Types 50, 55, 58, 65, 66, 72, 83, 89, 97, 07; Key equipment: small arms, light weapons, armored fighting vehicles; and more.1 vol, 64 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997203 Liptak, Eugene 203 WORLD WAR II US NAVY Special Warfare Units With the need for large-scale amphibious landings to decide the outcome of World War II the US Navy developed several types of specialized unit to recon potential landing areas, degrade the enemy's ability to resist, and assist the landing forces on to the beaches. The Scouts and Raiders were the forerunners of the SEALs, Beach Jumpers made elaborate simulated landings to distract the enemy, the Naval Combat Demolition Units and Underwater Demolition Teams cleared obstacles to amphibious landings and Naval Group China fought alongside Chinese guerrillas behind Japanese lines.

Contents: Introduction, Scouts and Raiders: tasks - organization - special equipment - operational history, Beach jumpers: tasks - organization - special equipment - operational history, Naval combat demolition teams: tasks - organization - special equipment - operational history, Naval Group China: tasks - organization - special equipment - operational history, Bibliography, Plate commentaries, and Index.
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1-997242 Liptak, Eugene 242 US NAVY SPECIAL WARFARE UNITS IN KOREA AND VIETNAM: UDTS and Seals 1950-73 Covers US Navy Special Warfare units during the Korean War and the Vietnam War. In Korea, underwater demolition teams (UDTs) surveyed beaches for amphibious operations, cleared sea mines from harbors, conducted seaborne raids against inshore targets, and served as scouts for the infiltration of Korean guerrillas and British Royal Marine Commando raids along the North Korean coast. In South Vietnam, UDTs surveyed beaches and demolished Viet Cong bunkers, supply caches, and river obstacles in the Mekong Delta. The SEALs (Sea Air Land teams) deployed entire platoons into the Mekong Delta and the Rung Sat Special Zone to conduct guerrilla warfare against the Viet Cong that included ambushes, reconnaissance, and capturing leaders and supply caches. In addition, the SEALs also played important roles in the Phoenix Program and in rescuing prisoners of war.1 vol, 64 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997237 MacNiven , Robbie 237 BRITISH LIGHT INFANTRY IN THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION During the Seven Years' War (1755-63), a number of independent light-infantry outfits served under British command and dedicated light companies were added to the British Army's regular infantry battalions. The light companies were disbanded after the war but the prominent role played by light infantry was not forgotten, and in 1771-72 light-infantry companies were reinstated in every regiment in the British Isles.

Although William Howe formed a training camp at Salisbury in 1774 specifically to practise light-infantry doctrine, the outbreak of the American Revolution in 1775 found the British Army wanting, and the light companies were no different. After evacuating Boston in March 1776, Howe began to remodel and drill his army at Halifax, standardizing lighter uniform and emphasizing more open-order tactics. He also brigaded his light companies together into composite battalions, which went on to fight in almost every major engagement during the American Revolution. They spearheaded British assaults, using night-time surprise and relying upon the bayonet in engagements such as Paoli and Old Tappan. They also matched their regular and irregular opponents in bush-fighting, and at times fought in far-flung detachments alongside Native American and Loyalist allies on the frontier. Featuring specially commissioned full-colour artwork, this book offers a comprehensive guide to the formation, uniform, equipment, doctrines and tactics of these elite light infantry companies and battalions, and considers how, over the course of the war they developed a fearsome reputation, and exemplified the psychological characteristics exhibited by crack military units across history.1 vol, 64 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997238 MacNiven , Robbie 238 BATTLE TACTICS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Investigates the various participants' battlefield tactics, casting light on how tactical theory and battlefield experience shaped the conduct of battle in the American Revolution.

For Britain, the Army would be forced to re-learn many of the lessons from the Seven Years' War. After the debacle of Concord and Bunker Hill, the British implemented a range of changes throughout the Army, including the modification of accepted tactical doctrine. Additionally, the British used trrops from independent German states, which used different tactics.

The Continental Army was founded in 1775 and was initially heavily styled on its British opponents. That began to change in 1778 thanks to the efforts of Prussian officer Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben. Following their formal alliance with the colonies in 1778, France deployed military assets to North America. French officers also provided tactical advice to the Continental Army, and vice versa, particularly when they worked together successfully during the siege of Yorktown in 1781.
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1-997239 McNab, Chris 239 ARMIES OF THE IRAN-IRAQ WAR 1980-88 Investigates the organization, appearance, and equipment of the ground forces of both sides in the Iran-Iraq War, including Iraq's Republican Guards and Iran's Pasdaran or Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The war resulted in stalemate with some half a million dead and at least as many wounded. The financial costs incurred in waging such a long and debilitating war were one of the spurs that led Saddam Hussein to invade Kuwait barely two years later.

Driven by the Iranian Revolution of 1979 and the insecurities it provoked in Saddam Hussein's Iraqi dictatorship, the Iran-Iraq War would become the largest conventional conflict of the period. Curiously little-known considering its scale and longevity, the struggle between Iran and Iraq was primarily fought along the 1,458km border in a series of battles which, despite both sides being armed with modern small arms, armor and aircraft, often degenerated into attritional struggles reminiscent of World War I. Such a comparison was underlined by frequent periods of deadlock, the extensive use of trenches by both sides, and the deployment of chemical weapons by Iraq.1 vol, 64 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997205 Neville, Leigh 205 THE BRITISH ARMY IN AFGHANISTAN 2006-14: Task Force Helmand Fighting an elusive and dangerous enemy far from home, the British army in Afghanistan has been involved in asymmetric warfare for the best part of a decade. The eight-year series of deployments jointly known as Operation Herrick, alongside US and other NATO contingents within the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan, have been the longest continuous combat commitment of the British Army since World War II.

Together with Operation 'Telic' in Iraq, which immediately preceded and overlapped with it, this conflict has shaped the British Army for a generation. Enemy threats have diversified and evolved, with a consequent evolution of British doctrine, tactics and equipment. This book provides a detailed analysis of those specifics within a clear, connected account of the course of the war in Helmand, operation by operation. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997211 Neville, Leigh 211 The SAS 1983-2014 Highly-trained and immensely skilled, the SAS are widely regarded as one of the best Special Forces units in the world. Their missions are uniquely diverse, ranging from counter-terrorist responses at home and abroad; counter-insurgency in collaboration with US Delta Force and other foreign Special Forces; mobile operations in support of conventional forces; targeting terrorist leaders and man-hunting war criminals, to 'direct action' raids.

This book charts the changing organization and operational emphases of the Regiment over the past 25 years; its individual deployments and operations, including those planned but aborted, joint missions with other British and foreign units. It sheds light on the SAS's involvement in the Troubles of Northern Ireland, their operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and the widespread use of the SAS in counter terrorism and counterinsurgency operations since 9/11.
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1-997212 Neville, Leigh 212 US ARMY RANGERS 1989-2015: Panama to Afghanistan Written by an expert on modern Special Forces units and the operations they undertake, this book explains the evolution of the Rangers' missions in Panama, the first Gulf War, Somalia and the post 9/11 invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan. It reveals the training and organizational changes that the unit has undergone and investigates in particular how their doctrine and tactics have changed during the 14-year war in Afghanistan.

At the beginning of the war the Rangers were an elite light infantry unit of picked men tasked with short duration recon raids and securing ground behind enemy lines in support of Special Forces; they have since evolved into a special-mission unit themselves -- on the cusp of being assigned to the Joint Special Operations Command.1 vol, 64 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997185 Nicolle, David 185 EUROPEAN MEDIEVAL TACTICS (1): The Fall and Rise of Cavalry 450-1260 After the fall of the Western Roman Empire there was a decline in 'professional' cavalry forces, and infantry dominated in the Germanic successor 'barbarian' kingdoms. In the Carolingian and Norman periods from the 9th to the 11th centuries, the cavalry arm gradually expanded from the small remaining aristocratic elite. Even so, the supposedly complete dominance of the 'knight' in the 12th and 13th centuries is grossly exaggerated, as integrated cavalry and infantry tactics were nearly always the key to success. This is a two-part treatment of medieval tactics. Throughout the period there was a steady evolution of training in both individual and unit skills, of armour and weapons, and thus of tactics on the battlefield. This book covers Hastings in 1066 to Legnano in 1176. It also details the two key set piece battles of Bouvines in 1214 and Pelagonia in 1259, the former an example of abject failure of cavalry tactics and the latter a stunning success1 vol, 64 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997189 Nicolle, David 189 EUROPEAN MEDIEVAL TACTICS (2): New Infantry, New Weapons 1260-1500 With the development in the 13th century of co-operative tactics using crossbowmen and heavy spearmen, circumstance began to arise in which the charge by Muslim horse-archers, and then by European armored knights, could be defied. Infantry were far cheaper and easier to train than knights, and potentially there were far more of them. Tactics emerged by which more numerous and more varied infantry played an increasing part in battles.

This book traces these and other examples of this 'jerky' and uneven process through its regional differences, which were invariably entwined with parallel cavalry developments - the balanced army of 'mixed arms' was always the key to success. By the time serious hand-held firearms appeared on battlefields in large numbers in about 1500, the face of medieval warfare had been transformed. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997058 Nicolle, David and Illust by Christa Hook 058 JANISSARIES, THE Osprey 'Elite' series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 1995 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997226 Robinsom, Merlin 226 DIVISION LECLERC: The Leclerc Column and Free French 2nd Armored Division 1940-1946 'General Leclerc' was the nom de guerre adopted by the Gaullist officer Philippe de Hautcloque, to protect his family in occupied France. He became France's foremost fighting commander, and his armored division (the '2e DB') its most famous formation.

Starting as a small scratch force of mostly African troops organized and led by Leclerc in French Equatorial Africa, it achieved early success raiding Italian and German positions in co-operation with Britain's Long Range Desert Group. Following the Allied victory in North Africa it was expanded and reorganized as a US Army-style armored division, with American tanks and other armored vehicles.

Shipped to the UK, in spring 1944, it was assigned to Patton's US Third Army, landing in time for the Normandy breakout and being given the honor of liberating Paris in August 1944. Combining a thorough analysis of their combat and organization with detailed color plates of their uniforms and equipment, this is the story of Free France's most effective fighting force. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997244 Rogers, Anthony 244 SOLDIERS OF FORTUNE: Mercenaries and Military Adventurers 1960-2020 This highly illustrated title traces the development of mercenary soldiering from individuals and small units in the African wars of the 1960s-90s to today's state-employed corporate military contractors.

The phenomenon of mercenary soldiering has constantly recurred in the news since the 1960s and has always attracted lively interest. The concept of 'mercenaries' began in the former Belgian Congo during the 1960s when men such as Mike Hoare and Bob Denard assembled hundreds of military veterans to 'do the fighting' for a particular leader or faction. This idea soon evolved into small teams of individuals training and leading local forces with varying success; wars in Rhodesia and on South Africa's borders attracted foreign volunteers into national armed forces, and veterans of these conflicts later sought employment elsewhere as mercenaries. The wars in the former Yugoslavia also attracted foreign fighters inspired as much by political and religious motives as by pay. This picture then evolved again, as former officers with recent experience set up sophisticated commercial companies to identify and fill the needs of governments whose own militaries were inadequate.

Most recently, the aftermath of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan has seen such contractors taking on some of the burden of long-term security off major national armies, while the subsequent rise of ISIS/Daesh has added a parallel strain of ideological volunteers. The author is well placed to describe how the face of mercenary soldiering has evolved and changed over 60 years. Using first-hand accounts, photos and detailed illustrations, this book presents a compelling snapshot of the life, campaigns and kit used by mercenary operatives engaged in fighting within both larger and more specific conflicts around the world.1 vol, 64 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997214 Rottman 214 WORLD WAR II INFANTRY FIRE SUPPORT TACTICS As infantry units advanced across Europe the only support they could rely on from day to day was that provided by the heavy weapons of their own units. While thundering tanks struck fear into the hearts of their enemies it was the machine guns, mortars, and light cannon that proved to be most important, causing the majority of casualties suffered during World War II. Common principles were shared across units but the wide variety of weapons available to the different armies altered the way they were used in battle.

Focusing on the US, British, German and Soviet troops, this title offers a comprehensive guide to infantry fire support tactics used through World War II. Combat reports are complemented by specially commissioned artwork to show the way in which tactics varied, and highlight how developments obliged opposing armies to review their own methods.1 vol, 64 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997129 Rottman, Gordon 129 WWII US CAVALRY GROUPS: European Theater The cavalry regiments of the US Army were in the process of being transformed into a mechanized force when the USA entered World War II. While those cavalry regiments deployed to the Pacific to fight the Japanese were turned into infantry units, those sent to Europe were employed as light armor in the cavalry's traditional spearhead roles - reconnaissance, the screening of advances and flanks, and the pursuit of beaten enemy forces.

Equipped with M8 Greyhound armored cars, M5 Stuart and M24 Chaffee light tanks, and halftracks, these units were designated cavalry groups (mechanized), each c. 1,700 strong and divided into two heavily armed squadrons. They were seldom attached to divisions, but to higher-level corps commands, meaning they could be shifted around quickly and independently and be formed at need into flexible battle groups with armored, infantry, and other units, depending on the mission. Featuring specially drawn full-color illustrations depicting uniforms, insignia, armored vehicles, and tactical scenarios, this is the story of the US cavalry units that led the advance to victory in Europe during World War II. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997181 Rottman, Gordon 181 WORLD WAR II BATTLEFIELD COMMUNICATIONS Perhaps the biggest difference in the fighting between the two world wars lay in the invention of the man-portable radio that allowed for a greater degree of tactical coordination than ever before. Gordon L. Rottman provides an informative study of the use of small radios, field telephones, signal flares and ground-to-air signaling that revolutionized the battlefield.1 vol, 64 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997184 Rottman, Gordon 184 ALLIED WORLD WAR II SABOTAGE DEVICES AND BOOBY TRAPS Following Churchill's directive to 'set occupied Europe ablaze,' the SOE and later its American sister organization, the OSS, were deployed across the continent. Outnumbered, surrounded, and in great peril, these brave agents were armed with a wide variety of devices to help them achieve their objectives, including numerous pieces of sabotage equipment and cunning booby traps.

This book examines these different pieces of equipment and the technicalities involved in deploying them effectively, as well as discussing the specialist equipment developed by Special Forces units, including the SAS Lewes Bomb. Touching on some of the stranger developments, such as explosives disguised as lumps of coal, the author goes on to describe the German clearance techniques that were developed to avoid these dangers. Complete with specially commissioned artwork and period diagrams together with detailed descriptions of the dangerous missions of Allied agents, this book is a fascinating insight into the secret war behind enemy lines.1 vol, 64 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997186 Rottman, Gordon 186 VIETNAM INFANTRY TACTICS This book reveals the evolving US, Viet Cong and NVA tactics at battalion level and below throughout the Vietnam War. Beginning with a description of the terrain, climate and the unique nature of operations in this theater of war, the author, a Vietnam veteran himself, goes on to explain how unit organization was broken down by combatant forces and the impact this had on the kind of tactics they employed. In particular, the author highlights how units were organized in reality on the battlefield as opposed to their theoretical tables of organization. US tactics included the standard US tactical doctrine as prescribed by several field manuals and in which leaders and troops were rigorously trained. But it also reveals how many American units developed innovative small unit tactics specifically tailored to the terrain and enemy practices. In contrast, this book also reveals the tactics employed by Viet Cong and NVA units including their own Offensive Operations, Reconnaissance, Movement Formations and Security, and Ambushes.
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1-997187 Rottman, Gordon 187 Byzantine Imperial Guardsmen 925-1025 - The Taghmata and Imperial Guard The hundred-year period ending in 1025, from the reign of the Emperor Constantine VII to that of Basil II 'the Bulgar-Slayer', encompassed the last great era of Byzantine aggression and dominance in the Near East and Balkans. During that time, a succession of soldier-emperors hallenged and defeated an array of opponents on land and at sea and reconquered vast swathes of territory. At the heart of the Emperors' forces were the professional, highly mobile Tagmata or Imperial Guard regiments, originally formed to guard the Emperor's person in the capital but invariably deployed as elite combat troops.

Joining these heavy cavalry units were a variety of exotic mercenary units recruited from foreigners, notably the legendary Varangians. Featuring specially commissioned full-color artwork, this lively study sheds new light on the colorful regiments of the Byzantine Imperial Guard, the formidable warriors who provided the Byzantine emperors with an insurance policy in the capital, and the elite of their field armies when on campaign. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997195 Rottman, Gordon 195 WORLD WAR II RIVER ASSAULT TACTICS On the major European and Russian fronts throughout World War II, the challenge of crossing rivers under fire was absolutely central to any advance. The Panzers that crossed the Meuse at Sedan in May 1940 cut the French Army in two. The Wehrmacht's ability to cross the great rivers of the western USSR was vital to the lightning advances of Operation Barbarossa in 1941, and in 1943-45 the Red Army had to drive the Germans back from a succession of river lines during their advance to the Reich, culminating in the Vistula and Oder lines. With World War II armies dependent on heavy mechanized equipment, the function which rivers played became essential for soldiers in all sides of the war.

This book details the methods, means and analysis of specific successes and failures. Featuring a wealth of wartime photos, particularly from German sources, and full-color plates illustrating tactical scenarios, the subject is brought to life. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997198 Rottman, Gordon 198 US WORLD WAR II PARACHUTE INFANTRY REGIMENTS The parachute infantry regiments were among the most highly decorated US Army units of World War II, and between them they saw action right across the world. The elite nature of these units led to them being committed to action not only in the way that had been intended; their quality tempted commanders to keep them in the line longer than their light armament justified, and they were tested to the limit.

This engaging study traces the story of each of the 17 regiments, from their creation and training in the USA, through their deployments overseas, to their combat jumps, and all their battles. The book is illustrated with wartime photographs, many previously unpublished, and eight full-color plates detailing the specifics of their uniforms, insignia, and equipment practices, which often differed from unit to unit. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997200 Rottman, Gordon 200 WORLD WAR II GLIDER ASSAULT TACTICS Military gliders came of age in World War II, when glider assault infantry were the forerunners of today's helicopter-delivered airmobile troops. From the light pre-war sports and training machines, several nations developed troop-carrying gliders capable of getting a whole squad or more of infantry, with heavy weapons, onto the ground quickly, with the equipment that paratroopers simply could not carry. They made up at least one-third of the strength of US, British, and German airborne divisions in major battles, and they also carried out several daring coup de main raids and spearhead operations.

However, the dangers were extreme, the techniques were difficult, the losses were heavy (particularly during night operations), and the day of the glider assault was relatively brief. This book explains the development and organization of glider troops, their mounts, and the air squadrons formed to tow them, the steep and costly learning-curve and the tactics that such troops learned to employ once they arrived on the battlefield. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997209 Rottman, Gordon 209 VICTORY 1945: Western Allied Troops in Northwest Europe Even when Western Allied troops gained a foothold in Normandy, World War II in Europe was far from over. The route to Germany's interior and the Nazis final surrender was long, arduous and blood-stained. The Wehrmacht's stubborn resistance and the shocking losses suffered by US, British, Canadian and 'Free European' troops meant that the Allies had to adapt and refine small-unit tactics, battle-drills, and their use of weapons and munitions. The troops who finally met up with the Red Army in Germany were a very different fighting force to the one that struggled up the beaches of northern France.

This book offers a comprehensive guide to the late-war Allied troops, exploring their uniforms, equipment, organization and tactics. Detailed description and accurate color pictures illustrate the means by which the Allied troops on the ground evolved to the point of winning the war on the Western Front. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997210 Rottman, Gordon 210 WORLD WAR II US ARMY COMBAT EQUIPMENTS During World War II American soldiers, or 'GIs' as they were more commonly known, headed into Europe laden with the provisions needed to survive and function in hostile territory. As they marched towards Berlin it was the equipment that they had strapped to their body that they relied on most of all.

Offers a comprehensive treatment of US World War II gear, covering not only basic belts, pouches and packs, but also mess gear, first aid gear, tools, bivouac/camping gear - essentially everything that a GI had to keep him alive and operational on the battlefield. Illustrated with wartime photos, new photos of kit from private collections, and color plates showing both laid-out kit and half-figures that were used by US forces from D-Day to Berlin.1 vol, 64 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997216 Rottman, Gordon 216 VIETNAM WAR - US & ALLIED COMBAT EQUIPMENTS Over the eight years of the Vietnam War, US forces used three major types of equipment sets, with numerous modifications for particular circumstances. Different equipment was also used by Special Forces, the South Vietnamese, and other allied ground troops.

This book offers a comprehensive examination of the gear that US and allied soldiers had strapped around their bodies, what they contained, and what those items were used for. Fully illustrated with photographs and artwork detailing how each piece of equipment was used.1 vol, 64 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997219 Rottman, Gordon 219 D-Day Beach Assault Troops In the early hours of June 6, 1944, the first of over 150,000 Allied soldiers stormed five beaches in Normandy against fierce German resistance. They were specially trained and task-organized in a range of different landing teams depending on their means of transport, their tasks, and the resistance they anticipated. The first assault infantry were accompanied by tankers, combat engineers, and other specialist personnel, to breach German obstacles, knock out defensive positions, and to defend and prepare the beaches for the follow-on waves.

On some beaches the plans worked, on others they were disrupted by bad weather, faulty timing, or enemy fire, with consequences that varied from survivable confusion to absolute carnage. This is an in-depth study of the uniforms, equipment, weapons, passage, landings, and tactics of US, British, and Canadian assault units during the period from before H-Hour on June 6 to dawn on June 7. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997220 Rottman, Gordon 220 EUROPEAN COUNTER-TERRORIST UNITS 1972-2017 The Munich Olympics massacre in 1972 was a shock awakening to the public. In the decades since, European countries have faced a wide range of threats from Palestinian and home-grown terrorists, to the more recent world-wide jihadists. The threats they pose are widespread from aircraft hijacking and political assassinations to urban warfare against security forces, and murderous attacks on civilian crowd targets, forcing governments have had to invest ever-greater efforts in countering these threats.

This book traces the evolution of police (and associated military) counter-terrorist forces across Europe over the past 45 years. Using specially commissioned artwork and contemporary photographs, it details their organization, missions, specialist equipment, and their growing cross-border co-operation.1 vol, 64 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997221 Rottman, Gordon 221 Roman Standards & Standard-Bearers (1): 112 BC-AD 192 Roman unit standards played a important role, both ceremonially and on the battlefield. With the armies of the late Roman Republic and early Empire continually engaged on the frontiers, the soldiers selected for the dangerous honor of carrying them were figures of particular renown and splendor.

Standard-bearers wore special armor, with the heads and pelts of animals such as bears, wolves, or even lions draped over their helmets and shoulders. The standards themselves varied greatly, from the legion's Eagle and imperial portrait image to various cohort signa, flags (vexilla) and even dragon 'windsocks' (dracones) copied from barbarian enemies and allies.

This first volume of a two-part series by Roman army expert, Rafaele D'Amato uses detailed color plates and the latest research to examine these vital cogs in the Roman army machine that drove its soldiers to conquer the known world.1 vol, 64 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997222 Rottman, Gordon 222 WORLD WAR II US MARINE INFANTRY REGIMENTS The USMC came into its own in the Pacific Islands campaign against Japan in World War II. From Guadalcanal to Okinawa, US Marines formed the tip of the spear as Allied forces sought to push the Japanese back to their Home Islands.

This fascinating study tracks the deployments of the various Marine divisions throughout the war and explains their composition, but also goes deeper, to detail the individual regiments - the focus of the marines' identity and pride. It explains the organization of the Marine infantry regiment and its equipment, and how they evolved during the war. The marine infantryman's evolving uniforms, field equipment and weapons are illustrated throughout using specially commissioned artwork and detailed descriptions to produce a fitting portrait of the US military's elite fighting force in the Pacific.1 vol, 64 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997236 Rottman, Gordon 236 Vietnam War Booby Traps Explores not only the wide variety of booby traps employed by the Viet Cong, their various uses in halting, stalling, or locating an enemy, and the many evolutions these traps underwent in order to retain the element of surprise. Written by a Vietnam veteran with first-hand experience of such traps.

Booby traps could be made in large numbers in village workshops and jungle camps using locally available materials as well as modern munitions. The VC were adept at making booby traps 'invisible' in the varied terrain of Vietnam, often emplacing them in locations and surroundings totally unexpected by their enemies. Booby traps could be incredibly simple or startlingly complex and ingenious, ranging from pointed sticks to command-detonated submerged floating river mines. Besides a wide variety of booby traps, they also used land and water mines, both contact/pressure-detonated and command-detonated. Between January 1965 and June 1970 11% of US troop deaths in action and 17% of injuries were by caused booby traps and mines. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997192 Rottman. Gordon L 192 WORLD WAR II TACTICAL CAMOUFLAGE TECHNIQUES This book explains and illustrates the actual materials and techniques adopted (both successfully and unsuccessfully) by tactical units - i.e. the concealment of personnel, weapons, equipment, field positions, and movement by infantry riflemen and weapons crews, artillerymen, and vehicle crews. It covers all areas and seasons in the European and Mediterranean theaters of operations, for the US, British, German, and Soviet armies.

It includes camouflage of the person, personal equipment, and weapons; natural materials and 'expedient' techniques; issued camouflage materials such as nets, ponchos, etc; the principles of camouflaging equipment and vehicles, of positioning and terrain integration, the effects of light and shadow, and the use of decoy and dummy positions.

Featuring meticulous full-color artwork and specially selected period photographs, this absorbing study casts new light on the camouflaging techniques developed by the major armies of World War II on a host of European battlefields.1 vol, 64 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997202 Tanner, James 202 The British Army since 2000 In the past decade and a half the unique requirements of dual wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have radically altered the appearance and capabilities of the British Army's infantry soldiers. Gone are the tactics uniforms and equipment of the Cold War, replaced by an elite fighting force, skilled in counterinsurgency operations and warfare in both urban and rural environments. Fully illustrated and written by an insider, this engaging book traces the major transformations in British Army doctrine, organisation, structures, units, uniforms and equipment, from the end of the Cold War in the 1990s up to today, revealing how despite being a small force in global terms, the British Army continues to be able to punch above its weight.

Contents
Introduction - the Army in the 1990s: overview - deployments in Germany - Northern Ireland - the Balkans - the Gulf
The Army today: doctrine since the end of the Cold War - responses to 'Options for Change' and 'Future Army Structure'
Organisation: Regular and Territorial forces - changes in senior command structure - remaining overseas garrisons - changes to regiments and corps (combat, supporting and services) - the battle group system
The Army at War: the Balkans - African deployments - Iraq - Afghanistan
Uniforms and distinctions: orders of dress - universal service dress - Combat 95 - Multi-Terrain Pattern - regimental and corps distinctions
Weapons and equipment: major items and systems - personal weapons and equipment
Bibliography
Index
1 vol, 64 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997218 Thomas, Nigel 218 WORLD WAR II GERMAN MOTORIZED INFANTRY AND PANZERGRENADIERS This study traces the development of the different types of unit that came together in the Panzergrenadier branch from the inter-war years through World War II. Using color plates to display the changes in uniform, equipment and insignia in all theaters of operations throughout the conflict, this is a complete account of Hitler's elite armored infantry.1 vol, 64 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997227 Thomas, Nigel 227 ARMIES OF THE BALTIC INDEPENDENCE WARS: 1918-20 Immediately following the end of World War I, amid the collapse of the German, Austro-Hungarian, and Russian Empires, bitter fighting broke out in the Baltic region as Poland, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania struggled for their independence, as Red and White Russian armies began their civil war -- along with German forces still active in what had been the northern end of Germany's Eastern Front.

Offers a concise but detailed introduction to this whole theater of war, focusing on the Estonian, Latvian, Lithuanian and relevant German and Russian forces, plus Finnish, Danish and Swedish contingents. For each region there is a detailed map as well as meticulous orders-of-battle and insignia charts. Detailed for the first time in the English language, this fascinating book concisely tells the story of the birth of these Baltic nation states.

* Russian Red Army: Command; organization; Estonian and Latvian Rifles units; campaign against Russian White Army and German forces; uniforms and insignia.
* Estonian Forces: Command; organization; foreign volunteers; campaign against Russian Red Army and German forces; uniforms and insignia.
* Latvian Forces: Command; organization; campaign against Russian Red Army and German forces; uniforms and insignia.
* Lithuanian Forces: Command; organization; campaigns against Russian Red Army, German and Polish forces; uniforms and insignia.
* German Forces (ex-Eighth Army, Iron Division, Baltic Defence Force, German Legion ): Command; organization; campaigns against Russian Red Army, Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian forces; uniforms and insignia.
* White Russian Forces (Northern Corps NW Army, Western Volunteer Army): Command; organization; campaign against Russian Red Army; uniforms and insignia.
* Battle orders: Russian Red Army, Estonian People's Army, Latvian Army, Lithuanian Army, German forces in Baltic, White Russian Army.
* Rank insignia charts: Estonian, Latvian & Lithuanian armies, and German Baltic Defense Force1 vol, 64 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997233 Thomas, Nigel 233 Hitler's Eastern Legions 1942-45 Between 1941-45, the Germans recruited around 175,000 men from a number of minorities in the USSR, distinguishing between 'Turkomans' (predominantly Muslims) and 'Caucasians' (predominantly Orthodox Christians). Of these, many formed rear-area auxiliary units, but at least 55,000 were combat troops.

The first recruits formed two battalions in the 444th Security Division raised as early as November 1941; during 1942-1943 seven legions were formed, each of several battalions, eventually totalling some 53 battalions (equivalent to about 6 full divisions). However, with one exception (162nd Turkoman Division), they were not deployed as whole formations; after training in Poland, individual battalions were posted to fill out German regiments in the front lines, at first in Army Group South but later in all three Army Groups fighting on the Eastern Front. Units were also sent to Yugoslavia, Italy and the Western Front.

Details the organization, battle orders, combat history, uniforms and insignia of these unique units and includes contemporary photographs and full-colour illustrations. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997015 Tincey, John and Illust. by Richard Hook 015 ARMADA CAMPAIGN 1588, THE Osprey Elite series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 64 pgs 1988 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997119 Watt, Robert 119 APACHE TACTICS 1830-86 The Apache culture of the latter half of the 19th century blended together the lifestyles of the Great Plains, Great Basin, and the South-West, but it was their warfare that captured the imagination. This book reveals the skillful tactics of the Apache people as they raided and eluded the much larger and better-equipped US government forces. Drawing on primary research conducted in the deserts of New Mexico and Arizona, this book reveals the small-unit warfare of the Apache tribes as they attempted to preserve their freedom, and in particular the actions of the most famous member of the Apache tribes - Geronimo. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-997183 Williamson, Gordon 183 U-BOAT TACTICS IN WORLD WAR II At the start of the war, German U-boat technology vastly out performed that possessed by the Allies, and under the pressure of the war continual development helped keep pace with wartime needs and improvements in anti-submarine weaponry. But it was not just the technology that had to change. German U-boat tactics evolved over time. Used in a variety of roles, from coastal patrolling through to the combined actions of convey-hunting 'wolf packs', the tactics used by U-Boats were diverse. This book analyses how the U-boats dominated the seas thanks to their innovative and daring tactical deployment, and how the cracking of the Enigma code effectively hamstrung them, greatly reducing their impact, a problem that even their advanced tactics failed to solve.
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1-571817 013 UNION CAVALRYMAN 1861-65 Osprey 'Warrior' series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 72 pgs 1995 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998001 001 NORMAN KNIGHT, 950-1204 AD Osprey 'Warrior' series, 8 color plates, text on1 vol, 72 pgs 1993 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998002 002 WAFFEN-SS SOLDIER, 1940-1945 Osprey 'Warrior' series, 8 color plates, text on1 vol, 72 pgs 1993 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998003 003 VIKING HERSIR Osprey 'Warrior' series, 8 color plates, text on1 vol, 72 pgs 1993 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998004 004 US CAVALRYMAN Osprey 'Warrior' series, 8 color plates, text on1 vol, 72 pgs 1993 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998005 005 SAXON THEGAN Osprey 'Warrior' series, 8 color plates, text on1 vol, 72 pgs 1993 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998006 006 CONFEDERATE INFANTRYMAN Osprey 'Warrior' series, 8 color plates, text on1 vol, 72 pgs 1993 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998007 007 SAMURAI WARRIORS, 1550-1600 Osprey 'Warrior' series, 8 color plates, text on1 vol, 72 pgs 1994 LONDON, OPSREY PUBLISHING
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1-998008 008 BRITISH CALVARYMAN, 1792-1815 Osprey 'Warrior' series, 8 color plates, text on1 vol, 72 pgs 1994 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-998008 008 BRITISH CALVARYMAN, 1792-1815 Osprey 'Warrior' series, 8 color plates, text on1 vol, 72 pgs 1994 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998009 009 LATE ROMAN INFANTRY, 236-565 AD Osprey 'Warrior' series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 72 pgs 1994 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998010 010 SARACEN FARIS, 100-1250 AD Osprey 'Warrior' series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 72 pgs 1994 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998011 011 THE ENGLISH LONGBOWMAN Osprey 'Warrior' series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 72 pgs 1994 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998014 014 ZULU, THE COMPLETE LIFE OF A WARRIOR Osprey 'Warrior' series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 72 pgs 1995 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998015 015 LATE ROMAN CAVALRYMAN, 236-565 AD Osprey 'Warrior' series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 72 pgs 1995 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998016 016 BRITISH TOMMY 1914-1918 Osprey 'Warrior' series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 72 pgs 1996 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998017 017 GERMANIC WARRIOR 236-568AD Osprey 'Warrior' series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 72 pgs 1996 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998018 018 KNIGHT OF OUTREMER 1187-1344 Osprey 'Warrior' series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 72 pgs 1997 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998020 020 BRITISH REDCOAT 1793-1815 Osprey 'Warrior' series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 72 pgs 1997 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998021 021 HIGHLAND CLANSMAN 1314-1746 Osprey 'Warrior' series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 72 pgs 1997 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998023 023 U.S. MARINES IN VIETNAM Osprey 'Warrior' series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 72 pgs 1998 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998025 025 ITALIAN MILITIAMAN 1260-1392 Osprey 'Warrior' series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 72 pgs 1998 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998026 026 US PARATROOPER 1941-1945 Osprey 'Warrior' series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 72 pgs 2000 LONDON, OPSREY PUBLISHING
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1-998027 027 GREEK HOPLITE 480-323 BC Osprey 'Warrior' series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 72 pgs 2000 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-998027 027 GREEK HOPLITE 480-323 BC Osprey 'Warrior' series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 72 pgs 2000 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998029 029 ASHIGARU 1467-1649:THE SAMURAI FOOTSOLDIER Osprey 'Warrior' series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 72 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998030 030 CELTIC WARRIOR 300BC-AD100 Osprey 'Warrior' series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 72 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998031 031 UNION INFANTRYMAN 1861-1865 Osprey 'Warrior' series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 72 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-998031 031 UNION INFANTRYMAN 1861-1865 Osprey 'Warrior' series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 72 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998032 032 AZTEC WARRIOR AD 1325-1521 Osprey 'Warrior' series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 72 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998033 033 KNIGHT HOSPITALIER(1) 1000-1309 Osprey 'Warrior' series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 72 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998034 034 CONFEDERATE ARTYLLERYMAN Osprey 'Warrior' series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 72 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998035 035 ENGLISH MEDIEVAL KNIGHT 15TH CENTURY Osprey 'Warrior' series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 72 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998036 036 GREY WOLF:U-Boat Crewman of World War II Osprey 'Warrior' series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 72 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998037 037 GERMAN SEAMEN 1939-45 Osprey 'Warrior' series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 72 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998038 038 FALLSCHIRMJAGER:German Paratrooper 1939-45 Osprey 'Warrior' series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 72 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998039 039 GLADIATORS 100BC-AD200 Osprey 'Warrior' series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 72 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998040 040 THE CONQISTADOR 1492-1550 Osprey 'Warrior' series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 72 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998042 042 REDCOAT OFFICER 1740-1815 Osprey 'Warrior' series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 72 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998043 043 MATCHLOCK MUSKETEER 1588-1688 Osprey 'Warrior' series, 12 color plates, text.1 vol, 72 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998044 044 IRONSIDES-ENGLISH CAVALRY 1588-1688 1 vol, 72 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998045 045 US INFANTRY OF WWII(1):PACIFIC 1 vol, 72 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998046 046 PANZER CREWMAN 1939-45 1 vol, 72 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998047 047 BRITISH RIFLEMAN 1797-1815 1 vol, 72 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998048 048 ENGLISH MEDIEVAL KNIGHT 13TH CENTURY 1 vol, 72 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998049 049 LANDSKNECHT SOLDIER 1486-1560 1 vol, 72 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998050 050 PICTISH WARRIOR AD 297-858 1 vol, 72 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998051 051 RUSSIAN GRENADIERS & INFANTRY 1799-1815 1 vol, 72 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998052 052 US NAVAL AVIATOR 1941-45 1 vol, 72 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998053 053 US INFANTRY OF WWII(2):MEDITERRANEAN THEATER 1 vol, 72 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998054 054 CONFEDERATE CAVALRYMAN 1861-65 1 vol, 72 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998055 055 IMPERIAL JAPANESE NAVY AVIATOR 1937-45 1 vol, 72 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998056 056 US INFANTRY OF WWII(3):EUROPE 1 vol, 72 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998058 058 ENGLISH MEDIEVAL KNIGHT 1300-1400 1 vol, 72 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998059 059 GERMAN INFANTRYMAN(1):1933-40 1 vol, 72 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998060 060 SHARPSHOOTERS OF THE ACW 1 vol, 72 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998063 063 FRENCH REVOLUTIONARY INFANTRYMAN 1791-1802 1 vol, 72 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998064 064 NINJA 1460-1650 AD 1 vol, 72 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998065 065 US ARMY RANGER 1983-2002 This study of the US Army Ranger takes the reader through the distinct stages of training and acceptance, including the Ranger Indoctrination Program and Ranger Battalion training, and details the developments in Ranger weaponry, equipment and clothing since the early 1980s. Using first hand accounts, it shows what it was like to fight in Panama in 1989, in raid missions in Iraq in 1991 and Somalia in 1993, and brings the unit up to date with the 3rd Battalion's deployment to Afghanistan in Operation Enduring Freedom. It also covers the culture of the Rangers, from their special language and terminology, to the rites of passage that lie behind the formal training program.1 vol, 72 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-998065 065 US ARMY RANGER 1983-2002 This study of the US Army Ranger takes the reader through the distinct stages of training and acceptance, including the Ranger Indoctrination Program and Ranger Battalion training, and details the developments in Ranger weaponry, equipment and clothing since the early 1980s. Using first hand accounts, it shows what it was like to fight in Panama in 1989, in raid missions in Iraq in 1991 and Somalia in 1993, and brings the unit up to date with the 3rd Battalion's deployment to Afghanistan in Operation Enduring Freedom. It also covers the culture of the Rangers, from their special language and terminology, to the rites of passage that lie behind the formal training program.1 vol, 72 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998066 066 BRITISH INFANTRYMAN IN THE FAR EAST 1 vol, 72 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998067 067 THE COSSACKS 1 vol, 72 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998068 068 CONTINENTAL INFANTRYMAN OF THE AWI 1 vol, 72 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998069 069 DARBY'S RANGERS 1942-45 1 vol, 72 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998070 070 JAPANESE WARRIOR MONKS AD 949-1063 1 vol, 72 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998071 071 ROMAN LEGIONARY 58 BC- 69 AD 1 vol, 72 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998072 072 IMPERIAL ROMAN LEGIONARY AD 161-244 1 vol, 72 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998073 073 TITO'S PARTISANS 1941-45 1 vol, 72 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-998073 073 TITO'S PARTISANS 1941-45 1 vol, 72 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998074 074 GEBIRSGSJAGER:GERMAN MOUNTAIN TROOPER 1939-45 1 vol, 72 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998077 077 FRENCH SOLDIER IN EGYPT(1) ARMY OF THE ORIENT 1 vol, 72 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998078 078 US ARMY TANK CREWMAN 1941-45 1 vol, 72 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998079 079 US DOUGHBOY 1916-19 1 vol, 72 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998080 080 IRISH VOLUNTEER SOLDIER 1913-25 1 vol, 72 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998081 081 HUNGARIAN HUSSAR 1 vol, 72 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998082 082 US SUBMARINE CREW 1 vol, 72 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998084 084 MONGOL WARRIOR 1200-1350 1 vol, 72 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998085 085 AMERICAN COLONIAL RANGERS:Northern 1724-65 1 vol, 72 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998087 087 ITALIAN ARDITI: ELITE ASSAULT TROOPS 1917-20 1 vol, 72 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998088 088 BRITISH LIGHT INFANTRYMAN ON THE SYW 1 vol, 72 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998089 089 US CAVALRYMAN 1891-1920 1 vol, 72 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998090 090 USMC TANK CREWMAN 1965-70 1 vol, 72 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998091 091 KNIGHT TEMPLAR 1 vol, 72 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998092 092 USMC TANK CREWMAN 1941-45 1 vol, 72 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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12-998092 092 USMC TANK CREWMAN 1941-45 1 vol, 72 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998093 093 GERMAN INFANTRYMAN (3):Eastern Front 1943-45 1 vol, 72 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998094 094 POLISH WINGED HUSSARS 1576-1775 1 vol, 72 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998095 095 JAPANESE INFANTRYMAN 1937-45 1 vol, 72 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998096 096 CAROLIGIAN CAVALRYMAN 768-987 AD Frankish society was well prepared for war, with outstanding communications drawing together the disparate regions of a large empire. The role of mounted troops, the essential striking force of the Frankish army, is explored here. Alongside it was the impact that new technology, such as stirrups, had on warfare in this period. Illuminating a much-neglected area of history, this book shows how the role of cavalry grew in prestige, as the Carolingian armoured horseman gave way to the knight of the early 10th century.1 vol, 72 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998097 097 FRENCH WARSHIP CREWS 1792-1805 1 vol, 72 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998098 098 US ARMY INFANTRYMAN IN VIETNAM 1965-73 1 vol, 72 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998099 099 KAMPFLIEGER:Luftwaffe Bomber Crews 1939-43 1 vol, 72 pgs 2005 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998100 100 NELSON'S SAILORS 1 vol, 72 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998101 101 ROMAN AUXILIARY CAVALRYMAN 1 vol, 72 pgs 2005 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998102 102 HITLER YOUTH 1933-15 1 vol, 72 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998103 103 MACEDONIAN WARRIOR 1 vol, 72 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998104 104 TUDOR KNIGHT 1 vol, 72 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998105 105 NATIVE AMERICAN MOUNTED RIFLEMAN 1861-65 1 vol, 72 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998106 106 US MARINES IN IRAQ 2003 1 vol, 72 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998109 109 US MARINE CORPS 1942-43 1 vol, 72 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998110 110 HITLER'S HOME GUARD:Western Front 1944-45 1 vol, 72 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998111 111 THE HUN 1 vol, 72 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998112 112 US MARINES RIFLEMAN 1939-45 1 vol, 72 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998113 113 US ARMY SOLDIER IN BAGHDAD 2003-04 1 vol, 72 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998114 114 AFRICAN AMERICAN SOLDIER OF THE ACW 1 vol, 72 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998115 115 CONDOTTIERE 1300-1500 1 vol, 72 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998116 116 VIET CONG FIGHTER 1 vol, 72 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998118 118 BYZANTINE INFANTRYMAN:c900-1204 In the training and techniques of the Byzantine Army, details the everyday experience of the infantryman from his recruitment, from his twice-a-day training regime to encounters with his enemies.1 vol, 72 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-998118 118 BYZANTINE INFANTRYMAN: Eastern Roman Empire c900-1204 1 vol, 72 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998119 119 AMERICAN BOMBER CREWMAN 1941-45 1 vol, 72 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998120 120 HITTITE WARRIOR 1 vol, 72 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998121 121 SOLDIER OF PHAROAH 1 vol, 72 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998122 122 JAGDFLIEGER LUFTWAFFE FIGHTER PILOT 1939-45 1 vol, 72 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998123 123 SOVIET RIFLEMEN 1941-45 1 vol, 72 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998124 124 TEUTONIC KNIGHT 1190-1561 1 vol, 72 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998125 125 PIRATES OF THE FAR EAST 1 vol, 72 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998126 126 HIGHLANDERS IN THE FRENCH & INDIAN WAR 1 vol, 72 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998127 127 NATIVE AMERICAN CODE TALKER IN WWII 1 vol, 72 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-998127 127 NATIVE AMERICAN CODE TALKER IN WWII 1 vol, 72 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998128 128 US HELICOPTER PILOT IN VIETNAM 1 vol, 72 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998129 129 FRONTIER MILITAMAN IN THE WAR OF 1812 1 vol, 72 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998130 130 TARENTINE HORSEMEN OF MAGNA GRACIA 430-190 BC 1 vol, 72 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998132 132 US ARMY LONG-RANGE PATROL SCOUT IN VIETNAM 1 vol, 72 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998133 133 SOE AGENT 1 vol, 72 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998134 134 FRENCH POILU 1914-18 1 vol, 72 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998135 135 NORTH VIETNAMESE ARMY SOLDIER 1958-1975 1 vol, 72 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998136 136 CHINDITS 1942-45 1 vol, 72 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998137 137 ROYAL MARINE COMMANDO 1950-82 1 vol, 72 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-998137 137 ROYAL MARINE COMMANDO 1950-82 1 vol, 72 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998138 138 ROOSEVELT'S ROUGH RIDERS 1 vol, 72 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998139 139 BYZANTINE CAVALRYMAN c.900-1204 1 vol, 72 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998140 140 US MECHANIZED INFANTRYMAN IN THE 1ST GULF WAR 1 vol, 72 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998141 141 MERRILL'S MARAUDERS 1 vol, 72 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998142 142 BLUE DIVISION SOLDIER 1941-45:Spanish in Russi 1 vol, 72 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998143 143 GALLOGLASS 1250-1600 Galloglass, from the Gaelic galloglaigh for'foreign warriors' were mercenaries from theWestern Isles of Scotland who fought for IrishLords.1 vol, 72 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998144 144 Italian Blackshirts 1935-45 1 vol, 72 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998145 145 Ottoman Infantryman 1914-18 1 vol, 72 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998152 Barber, Mark 152 Royal Naval Air Service Pilot 1914-18 In 1914, the Naval Wing of the Royal Flying Corps was subsumed into the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS). With the bulk of the Royal Flying Corps engaged in France, the aircraft and seaplane pilots of the RNAS protected Britain from the deadly and terrifying Zeppelin menace. In 1915 the RNAS sent aircraft to support the operations in the Dardanelles, and also gave increasing support to the Royal Flying Corps units engaged on the Western Front, conducting reconnaissance, intelligence gathering and artillery spotting, bombing raids, and aerial combat with German pilots. This book explores all of these fascinating areas, and charts the pioneering role of the RNAS in military aviation.
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21-998152 Barber, Mark 152 Royal Naval Air Service Pilot 1914-18 In 1914, the Naval Wing of the Royal Flying Corps was subsumed into the Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS). With the bulk of the Royal Flying Corps engaged in France, the aircraft and seaplane pilots of the RNAS protected Britain from the deadly and terrifying Zeppelin menace. In 1915 the RNAS sent aircraft to support the operations in the Dardanelles, and also gave increasing support to the Royal Flying Corps units engaged on the Western Front, conducting reconnaissance, intelligence gathering and artillery spotting, bombing raids, and aerial combat with German pilots. This book explores all of these fascinating areas, and charts the pioneering role of the RNAS in military aviation.
1 vol, 72 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998164 Barber, Mark 164 RAF FIGHTER COMMAND PILOT: The Western Front 1939-42 The recent 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, combined with the threat of significant cuts to the current RAF, have highlighted the importance of Fighter Command in the early days of World War II once more. The role of the 'few,' as described by Churchill, during the Battle of Britain has been the subject of much mythologizing both at the time and in the years since. This title will put Fighter Command in context; describing the lack of funding and attention which it received during the interwar period, until it was almost too late.

The myth of the fighter pilot will be humanized, with first-hand accounts quoted which put nervous but brave human beings from all walks of life in the cockpit. Although the Battle of Britain may not have in itself been the decisive encounter that it has historically been portrayed as, the moral victory won by the RAF, the victory that proved that Germany could be defeated, was just as important as a military-strategic victory. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998149 Battistelli, Pier Paolo 149 Afrikakorps Soldier 1941-43 This book explores the experiences of the German Afrika Korps soldier during the North Africa campaign, from the Korps' arrival in theater in February 1941 to its eventual surrender in Tunisia in May 1943, with a particular focus on the intense period of warfare in the Western Desert between 1941 and 1942.

Under the leadership of one of the war's most famous commanders, Erwin Rommel, the Afrikakorps grew to include a broad range of armor, infantry, artillery, anti-tank, engineer, communications, supply, medical and service elements. The soldiers of the Afrikakorps considered themselves as part of an elite, a highly select group that had no equal, not only in the German Army, but in the rest of the world.1 vol, 72 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998169 Battistelli, Pier Paolo 169 ITALIAN SOLDIER IN NORTH AFRICA 1941-43 Despite the attention paid to the Afrikakorps over the years, it was the numerically far superior forces of the Italian Army that held the line and formed the bulk of the fighting power available to the Axis powers during the War in the Desert from 1941 through to 1943.

Their performance has been unfairly criticized over the years - the best units of the Italian Army were equal to those of the British and Germans - but they suffered from a lack of mobility and poor equipment that made it impossible for them to meet mobile British forces on anywhere near equal terms. Despite this, the Italian Army went through many changes through the period, with the introduction of a variety of elite units - armored, mechanized, and parachute divisions that did much to restore the fighting reputation of the Italian soldier in the desert war.

Their German allies belatedly acknowledged this with the redesignation of Panzerarmee Afrika as 1st Italian Army in February 1943. This title details recruitment, organization, and experience of the Italian forces in this theater, casting new light on a force whose fighting power and capabilities have been unfairly ignored and maligned for too long.1 vol, 64 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998163 Campbell, Duncan 163 SPARTAN WARRIOR 735-331 BC Immortalized through their exploits at the battle of Thermopylae under the legendary Leonidas, as well as countless other victories throughout the classical period, the Spartans were some of the best-trained, -organized and most-feared warriors of the ancient world. The small state of Sparta, known to the Ancient Greeks as Lakedaimon, developed a unique warrior society that used serfs and non-citizens to do all of the manual work, leaving the free-born men of Sparta free to concentrate all of their energies on warfare.

Forbidden from engaging in any form of manual labor, these Spartan warriors were trained from an early age in a brutal regime that gave them the necessary discipline and tolerance to withstand the pressures of phalanx warfare and endure all manner of hardships on campaign. This book covers all aspects of the Spartan warrior's life, from the earliest days of his training through his life in peace and war, culminating in the battlefield experiences of these feared combatants.1 vol, 64 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998168 Chartrand, Rene 168 FRENCH MUSKETEER 1622-1775 The works of French novelist Alexandre Dumas have been reproduced time and again on stage and screen. Based on a genuine memoir by an officer named D'Artagnan, Dumas published The Three Musketeers.

The King's Musketeers were formed in 1622 and were populated by young men of noble birth, but often of poorer means. The Musketeers served as a form of military academy, which enabled these men to qualify for commission into the regular army, but the academy was not just a schoolroom -- the Musketeers served in all major battles and campaigns of the period. Their reputation for bravery was well deserved. This title explores the history behind the legends created by Dumas. Drawing on historical and fascinating accounts, the truth of this most colorful and flamboyant of units is revealed.1 vol, 64 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998171 Cornish, Nik 171 SOVIET PARTISAN 1941-44 The partisan war in the Soviet Union from 1941 to 1944 has been the subject of considerable political manipulation in the decades following 1945. In great part this was due to the need to project the image of a country united behind Joseph Stalin and the Communist regime when the truth was much more complex than that.

The opening weeks of Operation Barbarossa had exposed the lack of unity in the Soviet Empire as nationalist and anti-Communist groups emerged in the western provinces such as Belo Russia, Galicia, Bukovina, Ukraine and the Baltic states of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia. Consequently it was vital for the survival of the Soviet Union that such groups were countered in situ and that the authority of Moscow was maintained in what were known as the Occupied Territories.

During the summer of 1941 plans, dormant since the 1930s, for the conduct of partisan warfare behind the lines of an invading force were resurrected. The plans were intended to make life for the invaders as problematic as possible by acts of sabotage, but most important of all to maintain the physical presence of Soviet authority.

Contents
* Introduction
* Chronology
* Conscription and Enlistment
* Training
* Appearance
* Weapons and Equipment
* Belief and Belonging
* Conditions of Service
* On Campaign
* The Aftermath of Battle
* Collections and Museums1 vol, 64 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998166 Cowan, Ross 166 ROMAN LEGIONARY AD 69-161 Between AD 69 and 161 the composition of the Roman legions was transformed. Italians were almost entirely replaced by provincial recruits, men for whom Latin was at best a second language, and yet the 'Roman-ness' of these Germans, Pannonians, Spaniards, Africans and Syrians, fostered in isolated fortresses on the frontiers, was incredibly strong. They were highly competitive, jealous of their honor, and driven by the need to maintain and enhance their reputations for virtus, that is manly courage and excellence.

The warfare of the period, from the huge legion versus legion confrontations in the Civil War of AD 69, through the campaigns of conquest in Germany, Dacia and Britain, to the defence of the frontiers of Africa and Cappadocia and the savage quelling of internal revolts, gave ample opportunity for virtus-enhancing activity.

The classic battle formation that had baffled Pyrrhus and conquered Hannibal was revived. Heroic centurions continued to lead from the front, and common legionaries vied with them in displays of valor. The legions of the era may have been provincial but they were definitely Roman in organization and ethos. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998170 Cowan, Ross 170 ROMAN GUARDSMAN 62 BC-AD 324 From the civil wars of the Late Republic to Constantine's bloody reunification of the Empire, elite corps of guardsmen were at the heart of every Roman army. Whether as bodyguards or as shock troops in battle, the fighting skills of praetorians, speculatores, singulares, and protectores determined the course of Roman history. Modern scholars tend to present the praetorians as pampered, disloyal and battle-shy, but the Romans knew them as valiant warriors, men who strove to live up to their honorific title pia vindex - loyal and avenging.

Closely associated with the Republican praetorian cohorts, and gradually assimilated into the Imperial Praetorian Guard, were the speculatores. A cohort was established by Marc Antony in the 30s BC for the purposes of reconnaissance and intelligence gathering, but soon the speculatores were acting as close bodyguards -- a role they maintained until the end of the first century AD. This title will detail the changing nature of these units, their organization and operational successes and failures from their origins in the late Republic through to their unsuccessful struggle against Constantine the Great. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998175 Cowan, Ross 175 ROMAN LEGIONARY AD 284-337: The Age of Diocletian and Constantine the Great Diocletian and Constantine were the greatest of the Late Roman emperors, and their era marks the climax of the legionary system. Under Constantine's successors the legions were reduced in size and increasingly sidelined in favor of new units of elite auxilia, but between AD 284 and 337 the legions reigned supreme.

The legionaries defeated all-comers and spearheaded a stunning Roman revival that humbled the Persian Empire and reduced the mighty Goths and Sarmatians to the status of vassals. This title details the equipment, background, training, and combat experience of the men from all parts of the empire who made up the backbone of Rome's legions in this pivotal period. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998182 Cowan, Ross 182 ROMAN LEGIONARY 109-58 BC: The Age of Marius, Sulla and Pompey the Great The Roman centurion, holding the legionaries steady before the barbarian horde and then leading them forward to victory, was the heroic exemplar of the Roman world. This was thanks to the Marian reforms, which saw the centurion, although inferior in military rank and social class, superseding the tribune as the legion's most important officer. This period of reform in the Roman Army is often overlooked, but the invincible armies that Julius Caesar led into Gaul were the refined products of 50 years of military reforms.

Using specially commissioned artwork and detailed battle reports, this new study examines the Roman legionary soldier at this crucial time in the history of the Roman Republic from its domination by Marius and Sulla to the beginning of the rise of Julius Caesar.1 vol, 64 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998167 D'Amato, Raffaele 167 EARLY AEGEAN WARRIOR 5000-1450 BC The mainland and islands of Greece were extensively settled by peoples moving from Asia Minor in c.5000 BC, while a further wave in c.5000 BC introduced bronze-working to the region. It is form this point on that it is possible to discern a distinct Cycladic or Aegean civilization, developing at roughly the same time as the Egyptian and Persian civilizations.

Further to the south, the Minoan civilization based on Crete held sway, and this power - along with the Helladic Achaeans to the north gradually swamped the Cycladic civilization in between. In common with most Bronze Age societies, the culture of the Aegean world was dominated by warfare, with the inhabitants living in organized settlements and small citadels with fortification walls and bulwarks, towers and gates to provide protection against invaders from the sea or internecine conflicts. Using the latest archaeological evidence, this title recreates the world of these peoples through a detailed examination of their material culture. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998180 D'amato, Raffaele 180 EARLY IRON AGE GREEK WARRIOR: 1100-700 BC The period from 1200 BC onwards saw vast changes in every aspect of life on both the Greek mainland and islands as monarchies disappeared and were replaced by aristocratic rule and a new form of community developed: the city-state. Alongside these changes a new style of warfare developed which was to be the determining factor in land warfare in Greece until the defeat of the Greek city-state by the might of Macedonia at Chaeronea in 338 BC.

This mode of warfare was based on a group of heavily armed infantrymen organized in a phalanx formation - the classic hoplite formation - and remained the system throughout the classical Greek period. This new title details this pivotal period that saw the transition from the Bronze Age warriors of Homer to the origins of the men who fought the Persian and Peloponnesian Wars. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998153 D'Amato, Raffaele illust by Giuseppe Rava 153 BRONZE AGE GREEK WARRIOR: 1600-1100 BC More than a century has passed past since German archeologist Heinrich Schliemann discovered the treasures of Bronze Age Mycenae. The richly decorated artifacts of the entombed warriors, whose bodies still lay in their graves, confirmed that Homer's epic The Iliad was based upon true events, and that the Achaeans described in his poems probably did exist. Through a combined study of the mythical tradition, archeological findings and written sources, this fascinating addition to the Warrior series explores the evolution of warfare in the Bronze Age Greek world. Covering weaponry, clothing, helmets and body armour, it provides a richly illustrated guide to the warriors who have shone from the pages of Homer's poem for almost three millennia.
1 vol, 72 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998154 Durham, Keith illust by Gerry Embleton 154 BORDER REIVER: 1513-1603 Stretching from the North Sea to the Solway Firth, the Border region has a sharply diverse landscape and was a battleground for over 300 years as the English and Scottish monarchs encouraged their subjects to conduct raids across their respective borders. This Warrior title will detail how this narrow strip of land influenced the Borderer's way of life in times of war. Covering every aspect of militant life, from the choice of weapons and armor to the building of fortified houses, this book gives the readers a chance to understand what it must have been like to live life in a late-medieval war zone.
1 vol, 72 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998150 Fields, Nic 150 Carthaginian Warrior 264-146 BC By the outbreak of the First Carthaginian War, Carthage controlled the whole coast of northern Africa. At first, the core of the Carthaginian armies was made up of armed citizens, backed by levies from tributary allies and foreign mercenaries. Later, the mercenaries would become the backbone of these armies. This book explores the heterogeneous mixture of races within the Carthaginian forces, and discusses their clothing, equipment and weaponry. It details their tactical deployment and covers the campaign experiences of the great general Hannibal, who inflicted a number of defeats on Rome, before his eventual defeat at the battle of Zama in 202 BC. 1 vol, 72 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998156 Fields, Nic 156 EARLY ROMAN WARRIOR: 753-321 BC The prototypical 'Roman Legionnaire' often seen on television and in movies is actually the product of nearly a millennium of military development. Far back in the Bronze Age, before the city of Rome existed, a loose collection of independent hamlets eventually formed into a village. From this base, the earliest Roman warriors launched cattle raids and ambushes against their enemies. At some point during this time, the Romans began a period of expansion, conquering land and absorbing peoples. Soon, they had adopted classical Greek fighting methods with militia forming in phalanxes. This book covers the evolution of the earliest Roman warriors and their development into an army that would eventually conquer the known world.1 vol, 72 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998162 Fields, Nic 162 ROMAN REPUBLIC LEGIONARY 298-105 BC Soon after the Caudine Forks fiasco in 321 BC, the tactical formation adopted by the Roman Army underwent a radical change. Introduced as part of the Servian reforms, the legion had originally operated as a Greek-style phalanx. Now, however, the Romans adopted the manipular system, whereby the legion was split into distinct battle lines, each consisting of tactical sub-units, the maniples.

Even though still a citizen militia, recruited from property owners supplying their own war gear, it was the manipular legion that faced Pyrrhus and his elephants, the Gauls and their long swords, Hannibal and his tactical genius and the Macedonians and their pikes to name but a few of its formidable opponents.

This book looks at the recruitment, training, weapons, equipment and experiences of the legionary at the epoch of the middle Republic, which opens with the last great war with the Samnites (Third Samnite War, 298-290 BC) and closes with the Republic at the height of its imperial glory after the victory in North Africa (Iugurthine War 112-105 BC).1 vol, 64 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998131 Fremont-Barnes, Gregory 131 NELSON'S OFFICERS AND MIDSHIPMEN Filled with the promise of adventure and glory, the Royal Navy of the Napoleonic era enticed hundreds of young men to enlist as officers in its bitter struggle against the French fleet. With some as young as nine, these boys were confronted with the harsh realities of warfare at sea: cramped conditions, ruthless storms and fierce combat.

In spite of their youth, these sailors showed enormous courage and valor in the face of battle, their bravery immortalized in the literary works of Patrick O'Brian, C. S. Forester, and Alexander Kent. Drawing from letters, poems and personal accounts, this book uncovers the remarkable story of those boys who fought aboard His Majesty's mighty ships-of-the-line to defend their kingdom against the French.
1 vol, 72 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-998131 Fremont-Barnes, Gregory 131 NELSON'S OFFICERS AND MIDSHIPMEN Filled with the promise of adventure and glory, the Royal Navy of the Napoleonic era enticed hundreds of young men to enlist as officers in its bitter struggle against the French fleet. With some as young as nine, these boys were confronted with the harsh realities of warfare at sea: cramped conditions, ruthless storms and fierce combat.

In spite of their youth, these sailors showed enormous courage and valor in the face of battle, their bravery immortalized in the literary works of Patrick O'Brian, C. S. Forester, and Alexander Kent. Drawing from letters, poems and personal accounts, this book uncovers the remarkable story of those boys who fought aboard His Majesty's mighty ships-of-the-line to defend their kingdom against the French.
1 vol, 72 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998176 Gilbert, Ed & Catherine 176 PATRIOT MILITIAMEN IN THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION: 1775-82 Local militia, sometimes stiffened by a small core of the Continental Line, played a pivotal role in the American Revolution. This lesser-known war ultimately decided the fate of the Revolution by thwarting the British 'Southern strategy.'

A look at the South Carolina Militia shows just how effective the irregular forces were in a complex war of raids, ambushes, and pitched battles. The book explores the tactics, equipment, leadership, and performance of the opposing Patriot and Rebel forces, shining new light on the vicious struggle in the South.1 vol, 64 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998178 Gilbert, Ed and Catherine 178 US MARINE IN WORLD WAR I 'Retreat? Hell, we just got here!' These words have become a central part of the legend of the US Marine Corps, indicative of its reputation for dogged determination and bravery. Uttered at the height of the fierce battle for Bellau Wood, the phrase came to define the Corps, establishing their 'first to fight' ethos in the public eye.

This history follows the experiences of the Marines during the Great War, from their training in the US and France through the fighting in the trenches and battlefields of the Western Front and right up to their occupation duties in the Rhineland. Packed with first-hand accounts and detailed information from the USMC History Division at Quantico, and published to coincide with the 100th anniversary of America's involvement in World War I, this is a timely analysis of one of the US Marine Corps' finest hours.1 vol, 64 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998177 Grant, Neil 177 RHODESIAN LIGHT INFANTRYMAN: 1961-80 The 1st Battalion, The Rhodesian Light Infantry, was one of the most innovative and successful counter-insurgency units in modern history. Formed as a commando battalion in 1964 after the dissolution of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, the RLI was an all-white unit made up of South Africans and men from the UK, Europe and US. It was a key weapon in independent Rhodesia's struggle against the Zimbabwe African National Liberation Army and Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army during the bloody Rhodesian Bush War.

This explores the unit's dramatic history and reveals the RLI's airborne and combat capacity, which gave the unit, at times, near total tactical superiority against its opponents. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998183 Grant, Neil 183 BRITISH TANK CREWMAN: 1939-45 Great Britain had introduced the tank to the world during World War I, and maintained its lead in armored warfare with the 'Experimental Mechanised Force' during the late 1920s, watched with interest by German advocates of Blitzkrieg. Despite these successes, the Experimental Mechanised Force was disbanded in the 1930s, making Britain relatively unprepared for World War II, both in terms of armored doctrine and equipment.

This fully-illustrated new study examines the men who crewed the tanks of Britain's armored force during World War II, which was only four battalions large in 1939. It looks at the recruitment and training of the vast numbers of men required, their equipment, appearance and combat experience in every theater of the war as the British armored division sought to catch up with the German Panzers.1 vol, 64 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998181 Konstam, Angus 181 BRITISH COMMANDO 1940-45 Winston Churchill ordered the creation of a special, volunteer fighting force - the Commandos - drawn from the ranks of the British Army, formed into a Special Service Brigade, and put through a rigorous but highly effective training program.

Over the course of World War II, they saw action in every major theater of operation and were credited with numerous feats of gallantry during the D-Day landings. Although many units were disbanded after the war, the Royal Marine Commandos have maintained the standards of this elite fighting formation to the present day.

Explores the history of the Commandos during their formative years and provides detailed descriptions of their training, weapons, and equipment. Battle reports, artwork, and historical photographs offer an in-depth analysis of some of the most famous fighting units in the British Army's history.1 vol, 64 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998148 Moreman, TIm 148 Long Range Desert Group Patrolman: The Western Desert 1940-43 Nicknamed the 'Libyan Desert Taxi Service' by the SAS, the Long Range Desert Group was tasked with strategic reconnaissance and raiding operations deep inside the enemy-held deserts of North Africa. Armed with light weapons only, and equipped with specially converted light cars and trucks capable of withstanding the harsh conditions, the LRDG quickly proved it could operate in parts of the desert which other troops, including the enemy, found impassable. This new Warrior title examines the soldiers of the LRDG from the group's formation, through training, to combat in vast, lonely, and deadly deserts of North Africa.1 vol, 72 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998160 Moreman, Timothy 160 Desert Rat 1940-43: British and Commonwealth Troops in North Africa The Desert Rats earned their famous nickname fighting against Axis forces in North Africa. At first the name referred to troops of the 7th Armoured Division, but later expanded to cover all Commonwealth troops: British, Australian, New Zealand and Indian, who fought in the desert from 1940-43. This book opens with a look at the unique conditions that the Desert Rats encountered in the Western Desert, then examines the recruitment and training of the men, and the evolving fighting methods and training of what eventually became the Eighth Army. Using photographs and newly commissioned artwork, the book also covers the distinctive dress, equipment and weapons carried into battle by the Desert Rats. 1 vol, 72 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998179 Neville, Leigh 179 US ARMY GREEN BERET IN AFGHANISTAN 2001-02 In October 2001 the most militarily advanced nation on earth came into conflict with one of the least developed nations as American forces poured into Afghanistan. The tip of the spear was drawn from the US Special Forces community, and largely from the units of the United States Army Special Forces - the famous Green Berets. Together with the Special Activities Division of the CIA and the Afghan Northern Alliance, they overthrew the Taliban in a lightning campaign that redefined modern warfare.

This new study reveals the grueling Green Beret training and preparation, the specialized equipment they used in the field and traces their deployment throughout the campaign, from the first insertion of forces through to the fall of Kabul and Kandahar, the Taliban uprising at the notorious Fort of War in Mazar-e-Sharif, and the clearance of Tora Bora and Operation Anaconda in the Shahikot Valley.1 vol, 64 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998041 Nicolle, David 041 KNIGHT HOSPITALLER (2) 1306-1565 Having campaigned on land during their early existence, the Hospitallers fought mainly at sea from the turn of the 14th century. The emphasis was now on small-scale operations, rather than the crusading invasion that had so often come to grief. Having conquered Rhodes, the Order fortified it and transferred there in 1309. A period of on-off warfare with the Mamluks became full-blown conflict with the Ottomans, who captured Rhodes in 1522, forcing the Hospitallers to transfer to Malta. This book, the second of two, takes a close look at the men who lived and died for the Hospitaller cause in this key period, and the political and economic role that the Order played within the Christian empire. 1 vol, 72 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998173 Nicoole, David 173 MAMLUK 'ASKARI 1250-1517 New archaeological material and research underpins this extensive, detailed and beautifully illustrated account of the famous Mamluk Askars who are credited with finally defeating and expelling the Crusaders, halting the Mongol invasion of the Islamic Middle East, and facing down Tamerlane. Probably the ultimate professional soldiers of the medieval period they were supposedly recruited as adolescent slaves, though recent research has begun to undermine this oversimplified interpretation of what has been called the Mamluk phenomenon.

Contents: Introduction; Chronology; Conscription and Enlistment; Training; Appearance; Weapons and Equipment; Belief and Belonging; Conditions of Service; On Campaign; and the Aftermath of Battle.
1 vol, 64 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998158 Rickman, David 158 PIRATE: The Golden Age This book describes the life of a pirate in the early 18th century, the 'Golden Age of Piracy'. It charts the way these men (and a few women) were recruited, how they operated, what they looked like and what prospects their lives held. In the process the book strips away many of the myths associated with piracy to reveal the harsh realities of those who lived beyond the normal bounds of society.

Written by pirate expert Angus Konstam, the book draws on decades of research into the subject, and pulls together information from a myriad of sources including official reports, contemporary newspaper reports, trial proceedings and court testimony last words on the scaffold, letters and diaries as well as archaeological evidence and relevant objects and artifacts from museum collections on both sides of the Atlantic. A must have for fans of the classic pirate stories or warfare in the early 18th century. 1 vol, 72 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998147 Rottman, Gordon 147 US Combat Engineer 1941-45 At its peak in World War II, the United States Army contained over 700 engineer battalions, along with numerous independent brigades and regiments. The specialized soldiers of the Engineers were tasked with a wide variety of crucially important tasks including river bridging, camouflage, airfield construction, and water and petroleum supply. However, despite their important support roles, the engineers were often employed on the front lines fighting beside the general infantry in the desperate battles of the European theater. This book covers the role of these soldiers, from their recruitment and training, through their various support missions and combat experiences, forming an account of what it was truly like to be a combat engineer in World War II.
1 vol, 72 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998159 Rottman, Gordon 159 US MACV-SOG: Reconnaissance Team in Vietnam In 1964 Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, activated a joint unconventional task force known as the Studies and Observation Group-MACV-SOG. As a cover its mission was to conduct analysis of lessons learned in combat by all branches of service. SOG's real mission was to conduct covert strategic reconnaissance missions into Laos, Cambodia and South Vietnam as well as sabotage and 'Black' psychological operations. Ground, air, and naval assets were employed to insert, collect, extract, and otherwise support these operations. This book tells the complete story of these covert agents, from their recruitment and training, through to their deadly black-ops in the jungles of Vietnam.1 vol, 72 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998161 Rottman, Gordon 161 TUNNEL RAT IN VIETNAM In 1965, soon after the first US combat troops had arrived in Vietnam, it was realized that in some areas the Viet Cong had developed vast tunnel complexes in which to hide from the enemy. It was long known that such complexes existed, but it was not realized just how extensive they were in some areas, how important they were to the Viet Cong, and how difficult it was to detect and neutralize them.

At first infantrymen volunteered to enter the tunnels armed with only pistols and flashlights - the 'tunnel runners' were born, known to the Australians as 'tunnel ferrets'. Starting as an ad hoc force of infantrymen, combat engineers, and chemical troops, it was not long before units were 'formalized' as 'tunnel exploration personnel' and 4-6-man 'tunnel exploitation and denial teams.'

They came to be known simply as 'tunnel rats' with the unofficial motto Non Gratum Anus Rodentum - 'Not Worth a Rat's Ass'. This title will be based on the personal accounts of those who served in this unique role and will describe the specialist training and equipment, not to mention the tactics and combat experiences, of those who fought an underground war against the Viet Cong in Vietnam.1 vol, 72 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998165 Rottman, Gordon 165 US Army Paratrooper in the Pacific Theater 1943-45 The two major Army units that operated in the Pacific - the 11th Airborne Division and the 503rd Parachute Regimental Combat Team (PRCT) launched small-scale operations on extremely difficult, if not, outright dangerous, terrain, while also conducting amphibious assaults, fighting on jungled hills, swamps and mud. The two units were very different, with the 503rd PRCT being reserved for special purpose missions and the 11th Airborne Division occupying a more traditional role. This title will deal with the background to these two units and their training, before detailing the specific equipment used in the theater and, finally and most importantly, the combat experience at a personal level of the US Army Paratrooper in the Pacific.1 vol, 64 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998146 Rottman, Gordon illust by Carlos Chagas 146 German Pionier 1939-45 Combat Engineer of the Wehrmacht The German Army of World War II collectively referred to its various engineer units as Pioniere
This organization included Pioniertruppen (Pioneer Troops), Bautruppen (Construction Troops), Eisenbahntruppen (Railway Troops), and Technische Truppen (Technical Troops). They were first and foremost assault troops, and construction workers second. 1 vol, 72 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998174 Skinner, Rebecca 174 BRITISH PARATROOPER 1940-45 Inspired by the exploits of the German Fallschirmjager in the blitzkrieg campaigns, Winston Churchill called for the formation of a 5,000-strong Airborne Force in June 1940. From these beginnings, the Parachute Regiment became one of the foremost units of the British Army both in World War II and up to the present day.

This new history of the British Paratrooper, from 1940 to 1945, details the unique training, weapons and equipment used by these elite troops. A wealth of first-hand and until now unpublished materials brings the history of the ordinary paratrooper to life, drawing on the author's position as a former curator of the Regimental Museum. Illustrations and photographs illuminate the equipment and combat performance of the elite 'Paras' in the context of some of the most significant campaigns of World War II, including D-Day and Operation Market-Garden.

Contents: Introduction, Chronology, Recruitment and Enlistment, Training, Appearance and Equipment, Belief and Belonging, Conditions of Service, Experience of Battle, After the Battle, Collections and Museums, and Glossary.
1 vol, 64 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998155 Sumner, Ian 155 ANZAC INFANTRYMEN: From New Guinea to Gallipoli This title explores the recruitment, training, and combat experiences of the famous ANZAC infantry in the opening years of World War I. When war broke out in 1914, men rushed to the colors even before their governments had formally offered troops to Britain. The decision to employ the ANZACs in the Dardanelles came as a complete surprise, but the events at the Anzac and Suvla beachheads quickly revealed the discipline and bravery of the men involved. This book takes a close look at day-to-day life in the trenches of Gallipoli, and explores how the wounded were treated. The experience of Gallipoli had a profound effect on its survivors, and it continues to mark the psyche of the two nations down to the present day. 1 vol, 72 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998151 Turnbull, Stephen 151 SAMURAI WOMEN 1184-1877 From when the Empress Jingo-kogo led an invasion of Korea while pregnant with the future Emperor Ojin, tales of female Japanese warriors have emerged from Japan's rich history. Using material that has never been translated into English before, this book presents the story of Japan's female warriors for the first time, revealing the role of the women of the samurai class in all their many manifestations, investigating their weapons, equipment, roles, training and belief systems. Crucially, as well as describing the women who were warriors in their own right, like Hauri Tsuruhime and the women of Aizu, this book also looks at occasions when women became the power behind the throne, ruling and warring through the men around them.
1 vol, 72 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998172 Watt, Robert N 172 APACHE WARRIOR 1860-86 The idea of an Apache warrior still evokes a stereotyped response; that of an elusive, cunning, ferocious and cruel fighter. Focusing on the Chiricahua Apache, led by such famous warriors as Cochise Mangas Coloradas, Victorio, Nana, and Geronimo, this book explains how their upbringing, training and culture equipped them uniquely for survival in the harsh environment of New Mexico and Arizona, and enabled them to fight off their Mexican and American enemies for so long.

Specially commissioned, full-color illustrations featuring 'exploded' kit scenes and battle artwork complement meticulous research that seeks to strip away the myths behind the history of some of the most feared opponents of the US Army in the south-west United States.

Includes: Introduction, Chronology, Conscription and Enlistment, Training, Appearance, Weapons and Equipment, Belief and Belonging, Conditions of Service, On Campaign, The Aftermath of Battle, and Collections and Museums.1 vol, 64 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-998157 Windrow, Martin 157 FRENCH FOREIGN LEGIONNAIRE 1890-1914 As France emerged from the Franco-Prussian War, she embarked on a period of active colonialism, acquiring territories in South-East Asia and Africa. By the turn of the century much of north, west, and central Africa was under French control. In order to police all of these territories, the French needed an army and so the French Foreign Legion was born. This book analyzes what it would have been like to be a member of the French Foreign Legion and how the experience, equipment, tactics, and training of the Legion developed in the 80 years between their foundation and the outbreak of the First World War. He investigates their glory years in North Africa and Indochina, and draws extensively on memoirs from two British legionnaires, peppering the text with extraordinary first-hand accounts.1 vol, 72 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999001 001 AMERICAN PROVINCIAL CORPS, THE:1775-1784 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-999001 001 AMERICAN PROVINCIAL CORPS, THE:1775-1784 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1973 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-999002 002 ARAB LEGION, THE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1972 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-999003 003 ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text1 vol, 48 pgs 1972 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-999006 006 AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN ARMY OF THE SEVEN YEARS WAR Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1973 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999008 008 BLACK WATCH Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-999011 011 CHASSEURS OF THE GUARD Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1976 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999012 012 CONNAUGHT RANGERS, THE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-999012 012 CONNAUGHT RANGERS, THE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1972 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-999014 014 ENGLISH CIVIL WAR ARMIES Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1988 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-999015 015 FOOT GRENADIERS OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1971 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999018 018 GEORGE WASHINGTON'S ARMY Out of Print. 8 color plates and detailed text.1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-999019 019 IRON BRIGADE Out of Print. 8 color plates and detailed text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1972 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999021 021 KING'S REGIMENT, THE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-999021 021 KING'S REGIMENT, THE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1973 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999022 022 LUFTWAFFE AIRBORNE AND FIELD UNITS Osprey, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-999023 023 MONTCALM'S ARMY Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1973 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-999024 024 PANZER DIVISONS Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1972 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999025 025 ROYAL ARTILLERY, THE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-999026 026 ROYAL SCOTS GREYS Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1972 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999027 027 RUSSIAN ARMY OF THE CRIMEA, THE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-999029 029 SOVIET ARMY, THE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1972 NY, HIPPOCRENE PRESS
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1-999030 030 STONEWALL BRIGADE, THE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999031 031 30TH PUNJABIS Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-999031 031 30TH PUNJABIS Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1972 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999032 032 UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999033 033 U. S. CAVALRY Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999034 034 WAFFEN SS Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1996 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-999034 034 WAFFEN SS Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1982 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-999036 036 AMERICAN WAR 1812-1814, THE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1974 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999041 041 GURKHA RIFLES, THE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999042 042 KINGS GERMAN LEGION Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999045 045 NAPOLEON'S POLISH TROOPS Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999046 046 ROMAN ARMY FROM CAESAR TO TRAJAN Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1988 LONDON, OSPREY BOOKS
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1-999047 047 SOUTH WALES BORDERERS, THE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999048 048 WOLFE'S ARMY Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1997 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999049 049 COLDSTREAM GUARDS, THE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-999049 049 COLDSTREAM GUARDS, THE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1971 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999050 050 MEDIEVAL EUROPEAN ARMIES Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1975 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999052 052 ROYAL GREEN JACKETS, THE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999053 053 ROMMEL'S DESERT ARMY Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999055 055 NAPOLEON'S DRAGOONS AND LANCERS Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1976 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999056 056 MEXICAN WAR 1846-8 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1996 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999057 057 ZULU WAR, THE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1976 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999059 059 SUDAN CAMPAIGNS 1881-1898, THE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1976 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999063 063 THE AMERICAN INDIAN WAR, 1860-1890 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1996 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999064 064 NAPOLEON'S CUIRASSIERS & CARABINIERS Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1977 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999065 065 ROYAL NAVY, THE:1790-1970 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999067 067 INDIAN MUTINY, THE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1977 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999068 068 NAPOLEON'S LINE CHASSEURS Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1981 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999070 070 U.S. ARMY 1941-45, THE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1999 LONDON, OPSREY PUBLISHING
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1-999071 071 BRITISH ARMY 1965-80, THE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1977 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-999073 073 THE GRENADIER GUARDS Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1978 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999075 075 ARMIES OF THE CRUSADES Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1981 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999077 077 FLAGS OF THE NAPOLEONIC WARS (1) Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999078 078 FLAGS OF THE NAPOLEONIC WARS (2) Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 2000 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999079 079 NAPOLEON'S EGYPTIAN CAMPAIGN Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999080 080 GERMAN ARMY, THE:1914-1918 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1996 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999081 081 BRITISH ARMY, THE:1914-1918 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999083 083 NAPOLEON'S GUARD CAVALRY Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999085 085 SAXONS, VIKINGS & NORMAN Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1981 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999086 086 SAMURAI ARMIES:1550-1615 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1996 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999087 087 NAPOLEON'S MARSHALS Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1996 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-999087 087 NAPOLEON'S MARSHALS Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999089 089 BYZANTINE ARMIES, 886-1118 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1981 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999091 091 BENGAL CAVALRY REGIMENTS Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999092 092 INDIAN INFANTRY REGIMENTS Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1992 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999093 093 THE ROMAN ARMY FROM HADRIAN TO CONSTANTINE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1981 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999095 095 BOXER REBELLION, THE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1991 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999098 098 DUTCH-BELIGUM TROOPS OF THE NAPOLEONIC WARS Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1980 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999099 099 MEDIEVAL HERALDRY Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1985 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-999100 100 WOMEN AT WAR Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1980 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-999102 102 THE WILD GEESE:Irish Brigades of France/Spain Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1980 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999103 103 GERMANY'S SPANISH VOLUNTEERS:1941-45 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999104 104 ARMIES OF THE VIETNAM WAR 1962-75 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1986 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999105 105 MONGOLS, THE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1991 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999107 107 BRITISH INFANTRY EQUIPMENT:1808-1908 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1999 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999108 108 BRITISH INFANTRY EQUIPMENT:1908-1980 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999109 109 ANCIENT ARMIES OF THE MIDDLE EAST Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1981 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999110 110 NEW MODEL ARMY 1645-60 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1981 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999111 111 ARMIES OF CRECY & POITIERS, THE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1981 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999112 112 BRITISH BATTLEDRESS:1937-61 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1983 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999113 113 THE ARMIES OF AGINCOURT Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1981 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999114 114 WELLINGTON'S INFANTRY(1) Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1989 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999115 115 FLAGS OF THE NAPOLEONIC WARS(3) Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999116 116 SPECIAL AIR SERVICE, THE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1987 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999117 117 POLISH ARMY 1939-45, THE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999118 118 THE JACOBITE REBELLIONS Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999119 119 WELLINGTON'S INFANTRY(2):The Lights Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999120 120 ALLIED COMMANDERS OF WORLD WAR II Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text1 vol, 48 pgs 1982 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999121 121 ARMIES OF THE CARTHAGIAN WARS:265-146BC Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999122 122 NAPOLEON'S GERMAN ALLIES (5):HESSEN Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1982 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999123 123 AUSTRALIAN ARMY AT WAR, THE:1899-1975 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1991 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-999123 123 AUSTRALIAN ARMY AT WAR, THE:1899-1975 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1991 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-999124 124 GERMAN COMMANDRS OF WWII Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999125 125 THE ARMIES OF ISLAM, 7TH-11TH CENTURIES Explores the organization, uniforms and equipment of the armies of Islam from the 7th to 11th centuries, backed by illustrations, museum photographs, and color plates. Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates by Angus McBride, text.

During the Middle Ages, Islam was Christian Europe's only civilized and most troublesome neighbor. The Middle Ages saw almost continual strife between these two distinct cultures. By the time the Frankish Crusaders reached the Middle East at the end of the 11th century, Islam had already incorporated three major races: Arabs, Persians and Turks, each of which contributed different strengths to the armory of Islam. 1 vol, 48 pgs 1981 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999129 129 ROME'S ENEMIES 1, GERMANICS AND DRACIANS Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1981 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999131 131 GERMANY'S EASTERN FRONT ALLIES:1941-45 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999132 132 MALAYAN CAMPAIGN, THE:1948-60 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999133 133 BATTLE FOR THE FALKLANS (1):LAND FORCES Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999134 134 BATTLE FOR THE FALKLANDS(2):NAVAL FORCES Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999135 135 BATTLE FOR THE FALKLANDS(3):AIR FORCES Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999136 136 ITALIAN MEDIEVAL ARMIES:1300-1500 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999137 137 THE SCYTHIANS, 700-300 BC Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1981 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999138 138 BRITISH CAVALRY EQUIPMENT Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999139 139 GERMAN AIRBORNE TROOPS Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999140 140 ARMIES OF THE OTTOMAN TURKS 1300-1774 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-999142 142 PARTIZAN WARFARE 1941-45 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999143 143 ARMIES OF THE VIETNAM WAR (2) Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1987 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999144 144 ARMIES OF MEDIEVAL BURGUNDY, 1364-1477 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1981 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999145 145 WARS OF THE ROSES, THE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1996 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999147 147 FOREIGN VOLUNTEERS OF THE WEHRMACHT Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999148 148 ARMY OF ALEXANDER THE GREAT, THE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999150 150 AGE OF CHARLEMAGNE, THE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1984 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999151 151 SCOTTISH AND WELSH WARS, THE:1250-1400 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999153 153 NAPOLEON'S GUARD INFANTRY(1) Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1990 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999154 154 ARTHUR AND THE ANGLO-SAXON WARS Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999155 155 KNIGHTS OF CHRIST, THE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999156 156 ROYAL MARINES, THE:1956-84 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999157 157 FLAK JACKETS Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999158 158 ROME'S ENEMIES (2): GALLIC & BRITISH CELTS Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999159 159 GRENADA 1983 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999160 160 NAPOLEON'S GUARD INFANTRY (2) Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1985 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999161 161 SPANISH FOREIGN LEGION, THE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999162 162 PRUSSIAN CAVALRY OF THE NAPOLEONIC WARS(1) Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1985 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999163 163 THE AMERICAN PLAINS INDIANS Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999164 164 CANDADIAN ARMY AT WAR, THE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999166 166 GERMAN MEDIEVAL ARMIES 1300-1500 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1996 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999168 168 US CAVALRY ON THE PLAINS 1850-90 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1996 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999169 169 RESISTANCE WARFARE 1940-45 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999170 170 ACW ARMIES (1):CONFEDERATE ART, CAVALEY & INF Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999171 171 SALADIN AND THE SARACENS Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999173 173 ALMO & THE WAR OF TEXAS INDEPENDENCE 1835-36 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1985 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-999174 174 KOREAN WAR, THE:1950-53 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999175 175 ROME'S ENEMIES (3), PARTHIANS & SASSANID PERSIA Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1981 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999177 177 ACW ARMIES(2):UNION ARTILLERY/CAVALRY/INFANTRY Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1996 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999178 178 RUSSIA'S WAR IN AFGHANISTAN Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999179 179 AMERICAN CIVIL WAR ARMIES:(3) SPECIALIST TRPS Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999180 180 ROME'S ENEMIES, SPANISH ARMIES Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1981 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999181 181 AUSTRIAN ARMY OF THE NAPOLEONIC WARS-CAVALRY Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1986 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-999182 182 BRITISH BATTLE INSIGNIA (2): 1914-18 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999184 184 POLISH ARMIES 1569-1696(1) Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999186 186 THE APACHES Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.

The Apache culture of 1850 was a blend of influences from the peoples of the Great Plains, Great Basin and the South-West, particularly the Pueblos, and - as time progressed - from the Spanish and American settlers. This fascinating work by Jason Hook examines the Apaches, their social structure, religion and warcraft, and outlines the Apache wars and conflicts with the American, including the dramatic story of Crook and Geronimo. This absorbing volume is illustrated with a wealth contemporary photographs, museum examples and eight stunning full page color plates.1 vol, 48 pgs 1981 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-999187 187 BRITISH BATTLE INSIGNIA(2):1939-45 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 2 pgs 1987 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999188 188 POLISH ARMY(2) Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999190 190 AMERICAN CIVIL WAR ARMIES(4)-STATE TROOPS Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1988 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999191 191 HENRY VIII'S ARMY Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1981 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-999197 197 ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE 1873-1987 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999200 200 EL CID & THE RECONQUISTA, 1050-1492 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.Chappell, Mike1 vol, 48 pgs 1981 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999201 201 BRITISH ARMY ON CAMPAIGN(4):1882-1902 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999202 202 MODERN AFRICAN WAR(2):ANGOLA & MOCAMBIUE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1988 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999203 203 LOUIS XIV'S ARMY Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-999204 204 WELLINGTON'S SPECIALIST TROOPS Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1988 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999205 205 US ARMY COMBAT EQUIPMENT 1910-1988 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999207 207 AMERICAN CIVIL WAR ARMIES 5, VOLUNTEER MILITI Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1989 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999208 208 LAWRENCE AND THE ARAB REVOLTS Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999210 210 VENITIAN EMPIRE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999212 212 QUEEN VICTORIA'S ENEMIES(1)SOUTHERN AFRICA Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999213 213 GERMAN MILITARY POLICE UNITS Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1989 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-999216 216 RED ARMY OF THE GREAT PATRIOTIC WAR 1941-45 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1989 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999217 217 WAR IN LAOS 1960-75, THE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999218 218 ANCIENT CHINESE ARMIES, 1500-200 BC Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1981 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999219 219 QUEEN VICTORIA'S ENEMIES(3):INDIA Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999220 220 SA 1921-45:HITLER'S STORMTROOPES, THE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999222 222 AGE OF TAMERLANE, THE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999223 223 AUSTRIAN SPECIALIST TROOPS OF THE NAPOLEONIC Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999224 224 QUEEN VICTORIA'S ENEMIES(4):ASIA, AUSTRALASIA Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.Chappell, Mike1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999226 226 AMERICAN WAR, THE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999228 228 AMERICAN WOODLAND INDIANS Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999229 229 LUFTWAFFE FIELD DIVISIONS 1941-45 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999230 230 THE US ARMY, 1890-1920 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1981 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999231 231 FRENCH MEDIEVAL ARMIES 1000-1300 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999233 233 FRENCH ARMY 1870-71, #1 IMPERIAL TROOPS Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1991 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999234 234 GERMAN COMBAT EQUIPMENT Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999235 235 ARMY OF GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS, THE:(1) INFANTRY Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999238 238 ALLIED FOREIGN VOLUNTEERS Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999239 239 AZTEC, MIXTEZ AND ZAPOTEC ARMIES Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999240 240 FREDERICK THE GREAT'S ARMY (2): INFANTRY Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1992 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999243 243 ROME'S ENEMIES(5):THE DESERT FRONTIER Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1992 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999244 244 FRENCH ARMY IN THE AWI, THE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1992 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999245 245 BRITISH TERRITORIAL UNITS 1914-18 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1992 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999246 246 RUMANIAN ARMY OF WW2 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1992 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999247 247 ROMANO-BYZANTIUM ARMIES Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1992 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999248 248 FREDERICK THE GREAT'S ARMY (3):SPECIAL TROOPS Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1992 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999249 249 CANADIAN CAMPAIGNS, 1860-1870 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1992 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999250 250 ARGENTINE FORCES IN THE FALKLANDS Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.Chappell, Mike1 vol, 48 pgs 1992 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999252 252 FLAGS OF THE ACW(1):CONFEDERATES Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1993 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999254 254 WERMARCHT AUXLIARY FORCES Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1993 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999256 256 IRISH WARS 1485-1603, THE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1993 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999258 258 FLAGS OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR (2):UNION Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1993 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999262 262 ARMY OF GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS, VOLUME #2 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1993 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999264 264 RUSSIAN ARMY OF PETER THE GREAT, VOLUME #2 Osprey 'Warrior' series, 8 color plates, text on1 vol, 48 pgs 1993 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999266 266 ALLGEMEINE SS Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1993 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999268 268 BRITISH TROOPS IN THE INDIAN MUTINY 1857-59 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1994 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999269 269 OTTOMAN ARMY, THE:1914-1918 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1994 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999270 270 FLAGS OF THE THIRD REICH(1):WEHRMATCHT Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1994 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999271 271 THE AUSTRIAN ARMY, 1740-82 #1:CAVALRY Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1994 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999273 273 GENERAL WASHINGTON'S ARMY, #1:1775-1778 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1994 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999274 274 FLAGS OF THE THIRD REICH # 2: WAFFEN SS Examines the flags of the Waffen-SS: those of Walloon, Flanders, Norway, Finland, Danzig, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, Croatia, France, Spain and India. Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.

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2-999274 274 FLAGS OF THE THIRD REICH, #2:WAFFEN SS Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999275 275 TAIPING REBELLION, THE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1994 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999276 276 THE AUSTRIAN ARMY, 1740-82 #2:INFANTRY Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1994 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999278 278 FLAGS OF THE THIRD REICH # 3 :PARTY & POLICE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1994 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999280 280 AUSTRIAN ARMY 1740-82(3):SPECIALIST TROOPS Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1995 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999281 281 U.S. DRAGOONS, 1833-55 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1995 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999282 282 AXIS FORCES IN YUGOSALVIA, 1941-45 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1995 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999283 283 EARLY ROMAN ARMIES Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1995 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999284 284 IMPERIAL CHINESE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1995 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999285 285 KING GEORGE'S ARMY (1) Infantry Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1995 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999286 286 FRENCH ARMY 1914-1918 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1995 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999287 287 BYZANTINE ARMY 1118-1462 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1995 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999288 288 AMERCIAN INDIANS OF THE SOUTHEAST Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1995 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999289 289 KING GEORGE'S ARMY:THE CAVALRY Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.Chappell, Mike1 vol, 48 pgs 1995 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999290 290 GENERAL WASHINGTON'S ARMY: #2 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1995 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999291 291 REPUBLICAN ROMAN ARMY 2ND CENTURY BC Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1996 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999292 292 KING GEORGE'S ARMY (3):1740-93 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1996 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999293 293 RUSSIAN CIVIL WAR, THE(1): THE RED ARMY Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1996 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999295 295 IMPERIAL CHINESE ARMIES, 590-1260 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1996 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999298 298 RUSSIAN ARMY OF THE SEVEN YEARS WAR (2) Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1996 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999305 305 RUSSIAN CIVIL WAR, THE(2): THE WHITE ARMIES Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1997 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999306 306 CHINESE CIVIL WAR ARMIES 1911-1949 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1997 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999308 308 THE ARMY OF LOUIS XV (4):Specialist/Light Trp Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1997 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999310 310 MEDIEVAL GERMAN ARMIES 1000-1300 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1997 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999311 311 THE GERMAN ARMY 1939-45 (1):Blitzkrieg Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1997 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999312 312 THE ALGERIAN WAR 1954-62 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1997 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999313 313 LOUIS XV'S ARMY (5):Colonial and Naval Troops Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1998 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999315 315 THE FRENCH ARMY 1939-45 (1): 1939-1940 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.Chappell, Mike1 vol, 48 pgs 1998 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999316 316 THE GERMAN ARMY 1939-45 (2):No. Africa/Balkans Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1998 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999317 317 HENRY V AND THE CONQUEST OF FRANCE 1416-53 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1998 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999318 318 THE FRENCH ARMY 1939-45 (2): 1941-45 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1998 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999319 319 BRITISH ARMY IN NORTH AMERICA, 1793-1815 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1998 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999320 320 ARMIES OF THE CALIPHATES, 862-198 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1998 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999321 321 SPANISH ARMY OF THE NAPOLEONIC WAR(1)1793-1808 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1998 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999322 322 THE INDOCHINA WAR 1946-54 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1998 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999323 323 AUSTRIAN ARMY 1836-1866 (1) INFANTRY Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1999 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999324 324 NORTH EAST FRONTIER 1837-1901 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1999 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999325 325 FRENCH FOREIGN LEGION 1914-1945 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1999 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999326 326 GERMANY ARMY 1939-45 (3) EASTERN FRONT 1941-43 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1999 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999327 327 US MARINE CORPS IN WWI Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1999 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999329 329 AUSTRIAN ARMY 1836-1866 (2) CAVALRY Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1999 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999332 332 SPANISH ARMY OF THE NAPOLEONIC WAR(2)1808-1812 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1999 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999333 333 MEDIEVAL RUSSIAN ARMIES 838-1252 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1999 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999335 335 EMIGRES AND FOREIGN TROOPS IN BRITISH SERV 1803-15 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1999 LONDON, OPSREY PUBLISHING
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1-999336 336 THE GERMAN ARMY (5) WESTERN FRONT 1943-45 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1999 LONDON, OPSREY PUBLISHING
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1-999337 337 FRENCH ARMIES OF THE HUNDRED YEARS WAR Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1999 LONDON, OPSREY PUBLISHING
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1-999340 340 ITALIAN ARMY IN WWII(1) 1940-43 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1999 LONDON, OPSREY PUBLISHING
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1-999341 341 BRITISH AIR FORCES 1914-18(1) Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-999341 341 BRITISH AIR FORCES 1914-18(1) Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999342 342 US ARMY IN WWII(1) PACIFIC Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 2000 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999343 343 PORTUGESE ARMY:NAPOLEONIC WARS(1) 1793-1815 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 2000 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999344 344 TRIBES OF THE SIOUX NATION Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 2000 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999345 345 THE UNITED STATES ARMY 1812-15 1 vol, 48 pgs 2000 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999346 346 PORTUGESE ARMY:NAPOLEONIC WARS(2) 1806-1815 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 2000 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999347 347 US ARMY IN WWII(2) NO AFRICA & MEDITERRANEAN Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 2000 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999348 348 THE MOORS Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999349 349 ITALIAN ARMY IN WWII(2) 1940-43 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999350 350 US ARMY IN WWII(3) NORTHWEST EUROPE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999351 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 2000 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999352 352 THE UNITED STATES ARMY 1783-1811 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999353 353 ITALIAN ARMY IN WWII(3) Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999354 354 BRITISH ARMY 1939-1945(1) NORTH WEST EUROPE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999356 356 ARMIES OF THE BALKANS 1914-1818 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999357 357 WWII ALLIED WOMEN 1 vol, 48 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999358 358 PORTUGESE ARMY:NAPOLEONIC WARS(3) 1806-1815 1 vol, 48 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999359 359 CANADIAN FORCES IN WW2 1 vol, 48 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999360 360 THE THRACIANS 1 vol, 48 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999361 361 AXIS CAVALRY OF WWII 1 vol, 48 pgs 4/01
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1-999362 362 JAPANESE ARMY 1931-45(1) 1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999363 363 GERMANY'S EASTERN FRONT ALLIES(2) 1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999364 364 RUSSIAN ARMY 1914-18 1 vol, 48 pgs 2001 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999365 365 WWII GERMAN BATTLE INSIGNIA 1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999366 366 COLONIAL AMERICAN TROOPS 1610-1774 (1) 1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999367 367 MEDIEVAL RUSSIAN ARMIES 1250-1450 1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999368 368 BRITISH ARMY IN 1939-45(2) 1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999369 369 JAPANESE ARMY 1931-45 (2):1942-45 1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999370 370 WWII ALLIED NURSING SERVICES 1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999372 372 COLONIAL AMERICAN TROOPS 1610-1774 (2) 1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999373 373 SARMATIANS 600BC-AD450 1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999374 374 ROMAN MILITARY CLOTHING(1):100BC-AD450 1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999375 375 BRITISH ARMY IN WWII(3):The Far East 1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999376 376 ITALIAN MEDIEVAL ARMIES 1000-1300 1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999378 378 NAPOLEON'S GARDES D'HONNEUR 1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999379 379 ARMIES IN EAST AFRICA 1914-18 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999380 380 GERMAN ARMY ELITE UNITS 1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999382 382 WELLINGTON'S PENINSULA REGIMENTS(1) 1 vol, 48 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999383 383 COLONIAL AMERICAN TROOPS 1610-1774 (3) 1 vol, 48 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999385 385 HERMAN GOERING DIVISION 1 vol, 48 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999386 386 US ARMY 1917-19 1 vol, 48 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999387 387 THE ITALIAN ARMY OF WWI 1 vol, 48 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999390 390 ROMAN MILITARY CLOTHING(2):AD 200-400 1 vol, 48 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999391 391 BRITISH ARMY IN WWI(1):Western Front 1914-16 1 vol, 48 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999392 392 AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN FORCES 1914-18(1) 1914-16 1 vol, 48 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999393 393 WWII GERMAN WOMEN'S AUXLIARY SERVICES 1 vol, 48 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999394 394 THE GERMAN ARMY IN WWI(1) 1914-15 1 vol, 48 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999395 395 TRIBES OF THE IROQUOIS CONFEDERACY 1 vol, 48 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999396 396 MEDIEVAL SCANDINAVIAN ARMIES(1):1100-1300 1 vol, 48 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999397 397 AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN FORCES 1914-18(2) 1916-18 1 vol, 48 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999398 398 THE TEXAN ARMY 1835-56 1 vol, 48 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999399 399 MEDIEVAL SCANDINAVIAN ARMIES(2):1100-1300 1 vol, 48 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999401 401 THE WAFFEN SS(1) 1 vol, 48 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999402 402 BRITISH ARMY IN WWI(2) 1 vol, 48 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999403 403 FRENCH REVOLUTIONARY INFANTRYMAN 1789-98 1 vol, 48 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999404 404 THE WAFFEN SS(2) 6. to 10. Divisions 1 vol, 48 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999406 406 BRITISH ARMY IN WORLD WAR I(3) 1 vol, 48 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999407 407 THE GERMAN ARMY IN WWI(2) 1915-17 566 vol, 48 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999409 409 THE HUSSITE WARS 1420-34 1 vol, 48 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999410 410 NAPOLEON'S BALKAN TROOPS 1 vol, 48 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999411 411 WARRIOR PEOPLE OF EAST AFRICA 1840-1900 1 vol, 48 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999413 413 AUSTRIAN GRENZER TROOPS 1740-98 1 vol, 48 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999415 415 THE WAFFEN SS(3) 1 vol, 48 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999416 416 GERMAN ARMIES 1870-71 (1) PRUSSIA 1 vol, 48 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-999416 416 GERMAN ARMIES 1870-71 (1) PRUSSIA 1 vol, 48 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999417 417 IRISH DEFENSE FORCES SINCE 1922 1 vol, 48 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999418 418 AMERICAN INDIANS OF THE PACIFIC NORTH WEST 1 vol, 48 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999419 419 GERMAN ARMY ON WWI(3) 1 vol, 48 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999420 420 THE WAFFEN SS(4) 1 vol, 48 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999421 421 SIKH ARMY 1799-1849 1 vol, 48 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999422 422 GERMAN ARMIES 1870-71 (2) PRUSSIA 1 vol, 48 pgs 2005 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999424 424 CHINESE ARMY 1937-49 1 vol, 48 pgs 2005 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999425 425 ROMAN MILITARY CLOTHING(3):AD 400-640 1 vol, 48 pgs 2005 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999427 427 ARMIES OF IVAN THE TERRIBLE 1505-1700 1 vol, 48 pgs 2005 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999428 428 INDIAN TRIBES OF THE NEW ENGLAND FRONTIER 1 vol, 48 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999429 429 NAPOLEON'S MAMELUKES 1 vol, 48 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999430 430 CONFEDERATE ARMY 1861-65(3) LA & TX 1 vol, 48 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999432 432 JAPANESE SPECIAL NAVAL LANDING FORCES 1932-45 1 vol, 48 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999433 433 NAPOLEON'S SCOUTS OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD 1 vol, 48 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999434 434 WORLD WAR II GERMAN POLICE UNITS 1 vol, 48 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999435 435 CONFEDERATE ARMY 1861-65(4) 1 vol, 48 pgs 2006 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999436 436 THE SCANDINAVIAN BALTIC CRUSADES 1100-1500 1 vol, 48 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999438 438 US INFANTRY IN THE INDIAN WARS 1865-1891 1 vol, 48 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999439 439 THE CANADIAN CORPS IN WWI 1 vol, 48 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999440 440 NAPOLEON'S POLISH LANCERS 1 vol, 48 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999442 442 QUEEN VICTORI'S HIGHLANDERS 1 vol, 48 pgs 2007 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999443 443 ARMY OF HEROD THE GREAT 1 vol, 48 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999444 444 NAPOLEON'S MOUNTED CHASSEURS OF THE GUARD 1 vol, 48 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999445 445 MEDIEVAL POLISH ARMIES 1 vol, 48 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999446 446 CONFEDERATE ARMY 1861-65(6):Missouri, KY & MD 1 vol, 48 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999448 448 IRISH-AMERICAN UNITS IN THE CIVIL WAR 1 vol, 48 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999449 449 THE ROYAL HUNGARIAN ARMY IN WORLD WAR II 1 vol, 48 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999450 450 AMERICAN LOYALIST TROOPS 1775-84 1 vol, 48 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999451 451 IMPERIAL ROMAN NAVAL FORCES 31 BC-AD 500 1 vol, 48 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999452 452 THE BELGIAN ARMY IN WORLD WAR ONE 1 vol, 48 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999453 453 ARMIES OF THE EAST INDIA COMPANY 1750-1850 1 vol, 48 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999454 454 THE SEMINOLE WARS 1817-58 1 vol, 48 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999455 455 US ARMED FORCES IN CHINA 1856-1941 1 vol, 48 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999456 456 MOUNTED GRENADIERS OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD 1 vol, 48 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999457 457 IMPERIAL ARMIES OF THE THIRTY YEARS' WAR(1) Amidst this social, political, and religious catastrophes of the TYW, important changes were experienced within the organization of armed forces. The war saw the end of the large mercenary forces and the beginnings of the well-disciplined national army. This book charts this progression, illustrating and explaining the forces of the key Catholic armies, while exploring the weapons, organization, tactics, and colorful uniforms used by the infantry and artillery.1 vol, 48 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999492 Abbott. Peter 492 MODERN AFRICAN WARS (4): The Congo 1960-2002 In the 1970s, during the ruinous 30-year dictatorship of General Mobutu, periodic rebellions required the hasty insertion of Belgian and French paratroops to save European lives. In the mid-1990s the country split again, becoming the battleground for the largest African war in history, as armies and rebel groups from Rwanda, Angola, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Namibia, and other countries crossed into the Congo to support one side or the other, or simply to loot the rich resources.

Major operations ended - or paused - in 2002, but the old hatreds and constant lure of the Congo's natural resources continue to boil over into periodic outbreaks. Featuring specially commissioned full-color artwork and rare photographs, this is the harrowing story of the wars that ravaged the Congo for four decades.

Contents
* Introduction
* Glossary of groups
* Chronology
* The Congo Crisis 1960-63: the Congolese National Army - the Katangan secession, and mercenary involvement - the UN intervention forces
* The crisis of 1964-67: the Simba rebellion - the second-wave mercenaries - Belgian intervention - Che Guevara - CIA mercenary pilots
* 'Zaire' in the Mobutu years 1967-95: Katanga
* Shaba rebellions 1977-78 - Belgian, French and Moroccan interventions
* Rebellion of 1996-97: Mobutu's army plus mercenaries vs Kabila - Mobutu flees, and general war breaks out, 1997-2002: Rwandan, Angolan, Zimbabwean, Ugandan, Namibian and Tchadian involvement
* Bibliography
* Plate commentaries
* Index1 vol, 48 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999524 Afiero, Massimiliano 524 NORWEGIAN WAFFEN-SS LEGION 1941-43 Following the Nazi occupation of Norway in 1941, the Waffen-SS began recruiting volunteers. Initially formed into small volunteer units, these developed into large divisions by 1943, referred to as 'Legions' in Nazi propaganda.

Early volunteers were promised that they would not leave Scandinavia and that they would serve under native Norwegian officers - but after the German invasion of the Soviet Union they were deployed to the Leningrad front alongside Dutch and Latvian units, in the 2nd SS Infantry Brigade. These units combined to form the nucleus of a whole regiment within the new 11th SS Volunteer Panzergrenadier Division 'Nordland.'

Fully illustrated with detailed artwork depicting the uniforms and equipment of the volunteer soldiers, this study tells the little-known story of the Norwegians who fought with the SS in World War II.1 vol, 48 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999531 Afiero, Massimiliano 531 Dutch Waffen-SS Legion & Brigade 1941-44 Goebbels' 1941 propaganda campaign to present Germany's invasion of the USSR as a battle for European civilization against Asian barbarism convinced many men in occupied 'Germanic' European countries, such as Scandinavia and the Low Countries, to volunteer to fight on the Russian Front. One of the strongest national legions of such a kind was raised in the Netherlands, where it was supported by a large pro-Nazi movement led by Anton Mussert. The 3,000-man Netherlands Volunteer Legion fought on the Leningrad front in regimental strength, from the Red Army's winter 1941/42 counter-offensive until April 1943. The survivors were then reinforced to form a 5,500-strong Panzergrenadier Brigade, and after anti-partisan service in Croatia, they returned to Army Group North as part of Steiner's III SS Panzer Korps, fighting in the most arduous battles of 1943-44 until driven back into Pomerania. In the final months of the war the division formed the nucleus of the new 23rd SS Volunteer Panzergrenadier Division 'Nederland'.

In this illustrated study of the Dutch Waffen-SS Legion and Brigade, specialist Massimiliano Afiero explores the full history of this important formation from its establishment in 1941 until it was incorporated into the 'Nederland' Division in 1944. Contemporary photographs and full-colour illustrations support the text and reveal key details including aspects of uniform and insignia.
1 vol, 48 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999514 Athanassiou, Phoebus 514 ARMIES OF THE GREEK-ITALIAN WAR 1940-41 In October 1940, an Italian army some 200,000 strong invaded Greece across its largely undefended border with Albania. Although supported by Great Britain, at first by sea and in the air and later by landing British and ANZAC troops from North Africa, Greece bore the main brunt of the six-month war.

Outclassed in materiel and outnumbered, LtGen Papagos's Greek army was so successful against the Italians in northwest Greece that, by 22 November 1940, it was advancing into Italian-held Albania. This would eventually force Hitler to send in German reinforcements to support his beleaguered Italian allies, delaying his invasion of the Soviet Union. Complete with contemporary photographs and full-color uniform plates, this fascinating study explores the history, organization, and appearance of the armies of this oft forgotten conflict. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999540 Athanassiou, Phoebus 540 ARMIES IN SOUTHERN RUSSIA 1918-19 Featuring rare photos and new colour plates, describes this major Allied intervention in the Russian Civil War. Discusses how the French and Greeks alongside White Russians were greatly outnumbered by pro-Bolshevik forces and were relentlessly pushed back by the Ukrainian forces. In just over four months, on 28 April 1919, the last of their forces were evacuated by Allied navies from Sevastopol in Crimea.

An important aspect of the Russian Civil War were the several Allied expeditions immediately following World War I in support of the disunited Russian 'White' armies resisting the Bolshevik Revolution. Although they ended in failure, these ventures were long resented, and were the origin of the 70-year-long Soviet suspicion of the Western Allies. British and US expeditionary forces operated in North Russia and Siberia in support of General Yudenich and Admiral Kolchak respectively, and a French and Greek expeditionary force (plus Romanian and Polish elements) operated in Crimea and south-western Ukraine, in support of General Denikin. The situation was further complicated by the presence of strong Imperial German elements still under arms, and by war between various factions in the Ukraine. This Southern theatre of the Allied interventions is far less well known than that of the British and Americans in the North and East.
1 vol, 48 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999196 Barthkop, Michael and Illust. by Pierre Turner 196 BRITISH ARMY ON CAMPAIGN (2): THE CRIMEA 1854-56 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999462 Brnadic, Vladimir 462 Imperial Armies of the Thirty Years' War (2) Cavalry This history of the Catholic armies of the Habsburg Empire that fought in the Thirty Years' War explores the role of cavalry during the last major religious war in mainland Europe, which saw the end of the large mercenary forces and the beginnings of the well-disciplined national army. This book charts this progression, illustrating and explaining the forces of the key Catholic armies, while exploring the organization, tactics, and colorful uniforms of the cavalry forces as they were expertly wielded by the great captains of the period including Tilly, Conde and Gustavus.
1 vol, 48 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999508 Brnardic, Vladimir 508 WORLD WAR II CROATIAN LEGIONARIES: Croatian Troops under Axis Command 1941-45 The newly formed state of Croatia found itself an ally in Nazi Germany. Tens of thousands of Croatians volunteered for the German Wehrmacht, with Croatian-badged units created within the Army, Navy, Luftwaffe, Waffen-SS, and Police force.

When Hitler turned his attention to Stalin's Soviet Union, many of these men found themselves thrown into the fray. Croatian soldiers served at Stalingrad, fighting Tito's Partisans in the Balkans, and battling against the advancing Red Army in Hungary. Includes detailed illustrations that explore the uniforms and equipment of World War II Croatian Legionaries.1 vol, 48 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999475 Chartrand, Rene 475 The Spanish Army in North America 1700-1793 Long before England established a serious presence in the New World, Spain had already established an overseas Empire. In North America, this included vast tracts of territory including most of what today comprises the states of Florida, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Alabama, Illinois and California. In later years, as the British and the French came to expand their claims, they often came into conflict with the Spanish. The Spanish also played a significant part during the American Revolution, fighting against the British and drawing off forces needed to fight the Americans. This book covers all of the North American Spanish forces that fought in the campaigns of the 18th century. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999517 Chartrand, Rene 517 FRENCH NAVAL & COLONIAL TROOPS: 1872-1914 France's colonial wars in sub-Saharan Africa and South-East Asia were very largely fought by an organization completely separate from both the home-defense Metropolitan Army and the Armee d'Afrique in Algeria. The Naval Troops (Troupes de la Marine) were volunteers, and earned a reputation for greater toughness and hardiness than the conscripted Metropolitan Army.

Spread throughout the French Empire, Naval Troops in this period were characterized by very large infantry and artillery regiments based in France, mixed race regiments (Regiments Mixtes), and entire native regiments raised in West Africa, Madagascar and Indochina. The latter, the so-called 'Tirailleurs' were organized and led by officers and cadres from the Naval Troops, and wore very varied and colorful uniforms based on formalized versions of traditional local costumes.

French Naval & Colonial Troops 1872-1914 uses rich and detailed full color plates as well as thorough analysis to detail the story of these tough colonial units which bore the brunt of French colonial campaigns in Africa and Vietnam.1 vol, 96 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999296 Chartrand, Rene and Illust by Eugene Leliepvre 296 LOUIS XV'S ARMY (1): Cavalry and Dragoons Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1996 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999304 Chartrand, Rene and Illust by Eugene Leliepvre 304 LOUIS XV'S ARMY (3): Foreign Infantry Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1997 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999538 Crowdy, Terry 538 NAPOLEON'S WOMEN CAMP FOLLOWERS The cantinieres who accompanied Napoleon's armies to war have an iconic status in the history of the Grande Armee. Sutler-women and laundresses were officially sanctioned members of the regiment performing a vital support role. In a period when the supply and pay services were haphazard, their canteen wagons and tents were a vital source of sustenance and served as the social hubs of the regiment.

Although officially non-combatants, many of these women followed their regiments into battle, serving brandy to soldiers in the firing line, braving enemy fire.

This book is a timely piece of social history, as well as a colourful new guide for modellers and re-enactors. Through meticulous research of unprecedented depth and accuracy, Terry Crowdy dispels the inaccurate portrayals that Napoleon's Women Camp Followers have suffered over the years to offer a fascinating look at these forgotten heroines.1 vol, 48 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999539 Crowdy, Terry 539 BELGIAN WAFFEN-SS LEGIONS AND BRIGADES 1941-1944: Wallonie, Wallonien, Flandern & Langemarck Recounts the battle history of the French and Flemish-speaking Belgian SS, up to their final transformation into full divisions in the winter of 1944/45.

From the German occupation of Belgium in May 1940, Flemish recruits from northern Belgium -- considered by the Nazis to be 'Germanic' -- were accepted individually into Waffen-SS units. From Hitler's invasion of the USSR in June 1941, additional recruits from the French-speaking south (Wallonia) were drafted. Both communities formed volunteer 'Legions' -- a Flemish Legion in the Waffen-SS and a Walloon Legion in the German Army.

Both served on the Russian Front in 1942-43; the Walloon Legion was then also transferred into the Waffen-SS, and the decorated Walloon officer Leon Degrelle became a publicized 'poster boy' for foreign SS volunteers. Both Legions were then redesignated as SS Assault Brigades, and thereafter saw extremely hard fighting in the Ukraine and on the Baltic front. In autumn 1944, their survivors were withdrawn from the front and incorporated into two new understrength SS Divisions, 27. 'Langemarck' and 28. 'Wallonien'.
1 vol, 48 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999516 Cullen, Stephen 516 WORLD WAR II VICHY FRENCH SECURITY TROOPS After the Fall of France in 1940, a new puppet state was set up in the south. Officially known as the French State, it is better known as Vichy France. This collaborationist Vichy regime's armed forces were more active and usually more numerous than German troops in the task of hunting down and crushing the maquis -- the French Resistance guerrilla forces

This book will cover the organization and operations of Vichy French Security Forces, including: the new Vichy Police Nationale, particularly their Groupes Mobiles de Reserve, the Service d'Ordre Legionnaire, and the Milice Francaise, a ruthless anti-Resistance militia armed partly with British weapons captured from SOE airdrops.

Fully illustrated throughout with contemporary photographs and commissioned artwork, it tells the story of Occupied France from the perspective of those who sought to keep it in German hands.1 vol, 96 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999470 D'Amato, Raffaele 470 ROMAN CENTURIONS 753-31 BC: The Kingdom and the Age of Consuls A detailed glimpse into the weapons, equipment, and uniforms worn by Roman Centurions from the Roman Kingdom right through to the height of the Republic. Including new research, photographs of artifacts, and the signature Men-at-Arms artwork, this is an essential addition to the series and includes several artwork reconstructions of named individuals and two lavish scenes: Combat between Centurions, and, a Triumphal procession.

* Introduction: Origins and service
* The Age of Kings: centurions in the army of Servius Tullius
* Early Consular period: centurions in the Punic Wars
* Later Consular period: centurions in the Roman civil wars
* Arms and equipment: helmets, armor, weapons, shields, rank symbols, and clothing1 vol, 48 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999479 D'Amato, Raffaele 479 ROMAN CENTURIONS 31 BC-AD 500: The Classical and Late Empire In the years between 31 BC and AD 500 the Romans carved out a mighty empire stretching from Britain to the deserts of North Africa. The men who spearheaded this expansion were the centurions, the tough, professional warriors who led from the front, exerted savage discipline and provided a role model for the legionaries under their command.

This book, the second volume of a two-part study, reveals the appearance, weaponry, role and impact of these legendary soldiers during the five centuries that saw the Roman Empire reach its greatest geographical extent under Trajan and Hadrian, only to experience a long decline in the West in the face of sustained pressure from its 'barbarian' neighbors.

Featuring spectacular full-color artwork, written by an authority on the army of the Caesars and informed by a wide range of sculptural, written and pictorial evidence from right across the Roman world, this book overturns established wisdom and sheds new light on Rome's most famous soldiers during the best-known era in its history. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999502 D'Amato, Raffaele 502 BYAZANTINE NAVAL FORCES 1261-1461: The Roman Empire's Last Marines After the recapture of Constantinople, Emperor Michael VIII Palaiologos was determined to bring glory back to the Byzantine Empire. To achieve this, he established an Imperial Fleet and raised new regiments of elite marine troops. This work provides a comprehensive, illustrated guide to the unit history and appearance of these men, who were at the cutting edge of the last great flourish of Byzantine naval power. They won victory after victory in campaigns throughout the 1260s-70s, and though successive periods of decline and partial resurrection followed, these marine units survived until the very last flickers of Byzantine resistance were extinguished.

Drawing upon early literary sources, the rich evidence of period illuminated manuscripts, frescoes and other iconography, this details the lasting legacy of the swan song of Byzantine naval power. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999506 D'AMATO, Raffaele 506 ROMAN ARMY UNITS IN THE WESTERN PROVINCES (1): 31 BC-AD 195 At its height, the Roman Empire stretched across Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, maintained by an army of modest size but great diversity.

In popular culture these soldiers are often portrayed in a generic fashion, but continuing research indicates significant variations in Roman armor and equipment not only between different legions and the provincially-raised auxiliary cohorts that made up half of the army, but also between different regions within the empire. With reference to the latest archaeological and documentary evidence this investigates how Roman Army units in the Western provinces were equipped, exploring the local influences and traditions that caused the variations in attire.1 vol, 48 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999511 D'Amato, Raffaele 511 ROMAN ARMY UNITS IN THE EASTERN PROVINCES (1): 31 BC-AD 195 Between the reigns of Augustus and Septimius Severus, the Eastern provinces of the Roman Empire frequently saw brutal fighting, most notably during the conquest of Dacia by Trajan, the suppression of the Great Revolt in Judea and intermittent clashes with Rome's great rival Parthia. In these wars, Roman soldiers had to fight in a range of different climates and terrain, from the deserts of the Middle East to the islands of the eastern Mediterranean.

Using full-color artwork, this book examines the variation of equipment and uniforms both between different military units, and in armies stationed in different regions of the Empire. Using evidence drawn from recent archaeological finds, it paints a vivid portrait of Roman army units in the Eastern provinces in the first two centuries of the Imperial period.1 vol, 48 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999527 D'Amato, Raffaele 527 ROMAN ARMY UNITS IN THE WESTERN PROVINCES (2): 3rd Century AD The appearance of Roman soldiers in the 3rd century AD has long been a matter of debate and uncertainty, largely thanks to the collapse of central control and perpetual civil war between the assassination of Severus Alexander in 235 and the accession of the great Diocletian in 284.

During those years, no fewer than 51 men were proclaimed as emperors, some lasting only a few days. Despite this apparent chaos, however, the garrisons of the Western Provinces held together, by means of localized organization and the recruitment of 'barbarians' to fill the ranks. They still constituted an army in being when Diocletian took over and began the widespread reforms that rebuilt the Empire - though an Empire that their forefathers would hardly have recognized.

Fully illustrated with specially chosen color plates, this book reveals the uniforms, equipment and deployments of Roman soldiers in the most chaotic years of the Empire.1 vol, 48 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999533 D'Amato, Raffaele 533 The Normans in Italy 1016-1194 Preceding and simultaneously with the conquest of England by Duke William, other ambitious and aggressive Norman noblemen (notably the Drengot, De Hauteville and Guiscard families) found it prudent to leave Normandy. At first taking mercenary employment with Lombard rulers then fighting the Byzantine Empire in southern Italy, many of these noblemen achieved great victories, acquired rich lands of their own, and perfected a feudal military system that lasted for 200 years. As news of the rich pickings to be had in the south spread in Normandy, they were joined by many other opportunists - typically, younger sons who could not inherit lands at home. Steadily, these Norman noblemen fought their way to local power, at first in Apulia, then across the Adriatic in Albania, and finally in Muslim Sicily, defeating in the process the armies of Byzantium, the German 'Holy Roman Empire', and Islamic regional rulers. Finally, in 1130, Roger II founded a unified kingdom incorporating southern Italy and Sicily, which lasted until the death of Tancred of Lecce in 1194 - though its legacy long outlasted Norman political rule.

This beautifully illustrated title explores not only the Norman armies, but the armies of their opponents, with full-colour plates and expert analysis revealing fascinating details about the fighting men of Normandy, Byzantium, the Arab armies and more.
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1-999547 D'Amato, Raffaele 547 ROMAN ARMY UNITS IN THE EASTERN PROVINCES (2): 3rd Century AD Considers the evidence for middle 3rd Century Roman troops in the Eastern half of the Empire -- specifically around the Balkans, Mesopotamia, the Middle East and North Africa -- and reconstructs this chaotic period of Roman military history. Covers the appearance and campaigns of the Roman forces stationed in the East and looks at the weakness of Imperial central authority, which inevitably led to local particularism and a wide range of appearance in regional commands. Follows the previous title, MAA 527, Roman Army Units in the Western Provinces (2): 3rd Century AD.1 vol, 48 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999459 D'Amato, Raffaele 459 The Varangian Guard 988-1453 The Varangian Guards were Viking mercenaries who operated far beyond their native shores as an elite force within the Byzantine Armies. Descendants from a legendary line of warriors, the Varangian Guard was formed after a group of Viking mercenaries made a major contribution to the Byzantine Emperor Basil II's victory over rebel forces in 988 AD. These 5,000 men were then retained as Basil's personal guard and would provide loyal service to many successive occupants of the imperial throne. Commonly referred to as 'foreigners' (Etaireia), they were nonetheless absorbed into a new Palatine regiment under command of an officer termed the Akolouthos, who was either a Norsemen or a Rus (Norsemen colonisers of Russia).

The Varangians wore mixtures of their native clothing and armor together with a splendid formal Byzantine uniform. But most famously, they always wielded their own traditional battle-axes and in fact this became a sign that the emperor was on the battlefield in person. This is an insightful look of one of the legendary guard units of the medieval world.

1 vol, 48 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999510 de Groot, Bouko 510 DUTCH ARMIES OF THE 80 YEARS' WAR 1568-1648 (1): Infantry The 80 Years' War (also known as the Dutch War of Independence) laid the foundation of Dutch nationhood. During the course of the conflict, one of its main leaders - Maurice of Orange-Nassau - created an army and a tactical system that became a model throughout Europe.

This first of a two-part series focuses on the Dutch infantry. It examines how Maurice of Orange-Nassau attracted volunteers and students from across Europe, introduced innovative new training methods such as common drill movements, and standardized the organization and payment system of the army to make it more than a match for the occupying Spanish. His successes inspired officers and generals across the continent to copy his methods, including many English officers who went on to fight in the English Civil Wars.

Featuring full-color artwork and rare period illustrations, this book examines how the Dutch infantry was transformed into a fighting force able to defeat the might of Imperial Spain.1 vol, 48 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999513 de Groot, Bouko 513 DUTCH ARMIES OF THE 80 YEARS' WAR 1568-1648 (2): Cavalry, Artillery & Engineers The Dutch War of Independence (also known as the 80 Years' War) was a major challenge to Spanish dominance. The Dutch army created by Maurice of Nassau used innovative new tactics and training to take the fight to Spain and in so doing created a model that would be followed by European armies for generations to come.

The second in a two-part series on the Dutch armies of the 80 Years' War focuses on the cavalry, artillery, and engineers of the evolving armies created by Maurice of Nassau. Using specially commissioned artwork and photographs of historical artifacts, it shows how the Dutch cavalry arm, artillery, and conduct of siege warfare contributed to the long struggle against the might of the Spanish Empire.1 vol, 48 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999474 de Quesada, Alejandro 474 The Chaco War 1932-35: South America's Greatest Modern Conflict The Chaco War was a massive war between Bolivia and Paraguay, which cost almost a 100,000 lives. An old fashioned territorial dispute, the contested area was the Gran Chaco Boreal, a 100,000-square mile region of swamp, jungle, and pampas with isolated fortified towns. The wilderness terrain made operations difficult and costly as the war see-sawed between the two sides. Bolivian troops, under the command of a German general, Hans von Kundt, had early successes, but these stalled in the face of a massive mobilization programme by the Paraguans which saw their force increase in size ten-fold to 60,000 men. Illustrated with rare photographs and especially commissioned artwork. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999495 de Quesada, Alejandro 495 THE SPANISH CIVIL WAR 1936-39 (1): Nationalist Forces The Spanish Civil War, 1936-39, was the curtain-raiser to World War II, and the major international event of the 1930s. It was the first great clash of 20th-century ideologies, between the rebel Nationalist army led by General Franco (right-wing, and aided by Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy), and the Republican army of the government (left-wing, and aided by the Communist Soviet Union and many volunteers from liberal democracies).

Three years of widespread campaigns involved the most modern weapons available. The war was fought ruthlessly by both sides, and when the Nationalists secured victory they installed a dictatorship that lasted until November 1975 - the last such regime in Western Europe. Featuring specially commissioned full-color artwork, this first part of a two-part study depicts the fighting men of the Nationalist forces that strove to take control of Spain alongside their German and Italian allies.

Contents
* Introduction: historical background
* Chronology of main events, 1931-39
* Franco's Nationalist armies: organization, orders of battle; uniforms, weapons, equipment
* Regional troops: Galicia, Andalucia, Navarra, etc.
* Troops from Africa: Moroccan, African nomadic, Spanish Foreign Legion
* Security troops: Guardia Civil, Cuerpo de Seguridad
* Spanish Falange and other political militias
* Nationalist Air Force
* Nationalist Navy
* Foreign volunteers: German Legion Condor, Italian Volunteer Corps, Irish Brigade, Portuguese volunteers
* Select bibliography
* Plate commentaries
* Index 1 vol, 48 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999498 De Quesada, Alejandro 498 THE SPANISH CIVIL WAR 1936-39 (2): Republican Forces The Spanish Civil War was the curtain-raiser to World War II and involved a complex collection of forces, particularly on the Republican side. This title illustrates how diverse the Republican forces were, drawn from loyal elements of the Spanish army that rejected the appeal of the rebel generals, a wide range of volunteer regional units and political militias, and supported by volunteers from many other countries, including Great Britain, France and Germany, in units known as the International Brigades.

The wide range of equipment and uniforms worn by these troops is revealed, as is, the organization of militias into conventional brigades and divisions. Featuring specially commissioned full-color artwork, this second part of a two-part study depicts the fighting men of the Republican forces and examples of their foreign comrades.

Contents: Introduction: historical background, Chronology of major events, 1931-39, Republican Troops (organization, orders of battle, uniforms, weapons, equipment), People's Militias (FAI, CNT, UHP, POUM), The People's Army, International Brigades (Regional troops: Basque forces, Catalan forces), Security troops: Guardia de Asalto, Cuerpo de Seguridad, Republican Navy, Republican Air Force, Select bibliography, Plate commentaries, and Index.
1 vol, 48 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999490 de Quesads, Alejandro 490 Imperial German Colonial and Overseas Troops 1885-1918 This book tells and illustrates the little-known story of Germany's 30-year episode as a colonial power in Africa and the Pacific, and her enclave in China. Under the ambitious young Kaiser Wilhelm II, rivalry with the old colonial powers saw the protectorates originally established by trading companies transformed into crown colonies, garrisoned by the newly raised Schutztruppe with emergency support from the Imperial Navy's Sea Battalions.

This book explains their organization and operations, including the horrific 1904-07 Herero campaign in Southwest Africa. It is illustrated with rare photos, and with color plates detailing a wide variety of the uniforms of German and native troops alike. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999279 Durham, Keith and Illust by Angus McBride 279 THE BORDER REIVERS Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1995 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999505 Embleton, Phillip 505 IMPERIAL CHINESE ARMIES 1840-1911 An in-depth analysis of the Chinese Armies that fought a series of increasingly fractious wars over nearly a century. Beginning with a run through of the Chinese forces that combated the British and French during the two Opium Wars.

This history goes on to trace the forces who were drawn into internal wars and rebellions in the 1850s and 60s, the open warfare in North Vietnam, the string of defeats suffered during the First Sino-Japanese war and the Boxer Rebellion. Providing an unparalleled insight into the dizzying array of troop types and unique uniforms, this is a history of the sometimes-painful modernization of China's military forces during one of her most turbulent periods of history. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999499 Esposito, Gabriele 499 ARMIES OF THE WAR OF THE TRIPLE ALLIANCE 1864-70 The War of the Triple Alliance is the largest single conflict in the history of South America. Drawing Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay into conflict the war was characterized by extraordinarily high casualty rates, and was to shape the future of an entire continent - depopulating Paraguay and establishing Brazil as the predominant military power.

Despite the importance of the war, little information is available in English about the armies that fought it. This book analyzes the combatants of the four nations caught up in the war, telling the story of the men who fought on each side, illustrated with contemporary paintings, prints, and early photographs. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999504 Esposito, Gabriele 504 ARMIES OF THE WAR OF THE PACIFIC 1879-83: Chile, Peru, and Bolivia The Pacific War was the greatest and bloodiest war ever fought in the Andean region, and is one of the most important conflicts in South American history. It is also known as the 'Saltpeter War' or the 'Guano War' because the possession of these two highly profitable nitrates was the main cause of the conflict.

By the 1870s Chilean military superiority and expansionist policies exploded into full scale conflict. This book examines the troops, uniforms, and equipment used by the Chilean, Peruvian, and Bolivian forces and traces the events of the war from the early naval blockades, through major pitched battles, to the final guerilla campaign in occupied Peru. The war ended in total victory for Chile, and that country's military emergence thereafter as 'the Prussia of South America', while it cost Peru some lucrative provinces and Bolivia its outlet to the Pacific coast. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999512 Esposito, Gabriele 512 ARMIES OF THE ITALIAN WARS OF UNIFICATION 1848-70 (1): Piedmont and the Two Sicilies In the 1840s, post-Napoleonic Italy was 'a geographical expression' -- not a country, but a patchwork of states: divided between the Austrian-occupied north, and the Spanish-descended Bourbon monarchy, who ruled the south from Naples. Two decades later, it was a nation united under a single king and government, thanks largely to the efforts of the Kings of Sardinia and Piedmont, and the revolutionary Giuseppe Garibaldi.

This book, the first of a two-part series on the armies that fought in the Italian Wars of Unification, examines the Piedmontese and Neapolitan armies that fought in the north and south of the peninsula. Illustrated with prints, early photos and detailed commissioned artwork, this book explores the history, organization, and appearance of the armies that fought to unite the Italian peninsula under one flag. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999515 Esposito, Gabriele 515 ARMIES OF THE FIRST CARLIST WAR 1833-39 The First Carlist War broke out after the death of King Ferdinand VII, the king restored at the end of the Peninsular War thanks to Wellington's victory. The crown was claimed by both his daughter Isabella, backed by the Liberal party and his brother Don Carlos, at the head of northern ultra-conservatives centered in the Basque provinces and Navarre.

The Liberals or 'Cristinos' were supported by a 10,000-strong British Legion of volunteers led by a former aide to Wellington as well as the British Royal Navy, a Portuguese division, and the French Foreign Legion. With both armies still using Napoleonic weapons and tactics, early victories were won by the Basque general Zumalacarregui. After his death in 1835, a see-saw series of campaigns followed, fought by conventional armies of horse, foot, and guns, and supported by many irregulars and guerrillas.1 vol, 96 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999520 Esposito, Gabriele 520 ARMIES OF THE ITALIAN WARS OF UNIFICATION 1848-70 (2): Papal States, Minor States & Volunteers In the 1840s, Italy was a patchwork of states. The North was ruled by the Austrian Empire, the South by the Spanish-descended monarchy of the Two Sicilies. Over the next two decades, after wars led by Savoy/Piedmont and volunteers such as Garibaldi, an independent Kingdom of Italy emerged. These conflicts saw foreign interventions and shifting alliances among minor states, and attracted a variety of local and foreign volunteers.

This second volume in a two-part series covers the armies of the Papal States; the duchies of Tuscany, Parma, and Modena; the republics of Rome and San Marco (Venice); the transitional Kingdom of Sicily; and the various volunteer movements. These varied armies and militias wore a wide variety of highly colorful uniforms which are brought to life in stunning, specially commissioned, full color artwork.1 vol, 96 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999523 Esposito, Gabriele 523 ARMIES OF THE MEDIEVAL ITALIAN WARS 1125-1325 The great powers of medieval Europe fought continuously in the Italian peninsula between the 12th and 14th centuries as they sought to expand their territory. Invading armies from Germany - the Holy Roman Empire - saw the creation of the defensive Lombard League of northern Italian city-states. These struggles resulted in conflicts between rival confederacies, which in turn proved to be the catalysts for developments in organization and tactics. Italian urban militias became better organized and equipped, the Imperial armies went from being mostly German to multinational forces, and both sides became reliant on mercenary forces to prosecute their wars.

After the 1260s, France, relying mainly on armored cavalry, and Spain, with their innovative light infantry, vied for control of southern Italy. On the seas, the great naval powers of Genoa, Pisa, and Venice became fierce rivals, as they created great trading empires, bringing the treasures of the east into feudal Europe. Using detailed color plates, this book describes the myriad of armies and navies that fought for control of Italy in the Middle Ages.1 vol, 48 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999529 Esposito, Gabriele 529 ARMIES OF THE GREAT NORTHERN WAR: 1700-1720 The Great Northern War began with a series of astonishing Swedish victories lead by King Charles XII over Russia, from Denmark to Poland and deep into Germany. But Peter the Great of Russia showed steadfast determination, and Charles overreached himself when he invaded Russia in 1708; the Russians adopted classic 'scorched earth' tactics until they could destroy the Swedish army at Poltava in 1709, one of the most overwhelming victories in history. Nevertheless, Sweden continued to fight, and frequently win, in Germany, Denmark and Norway, until Charles's death in battle in 1718, though the war itself did not conclude until 1721. Contains accurate full-color artwork.1 vol, 48 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999530 Esposito, Gabriele 530 JAPANESE ARMIES 1868-1877: The Boshin War and Satsuma Rebellion This fully illustrated title explores the fall of the Samurai in detail, examining the arms, tactics, key figures of both sides, and charting the increasing Westernization of the Imperial forces.

The restoration of the Meiji Imperial dynasty in 1868, after 250 years of the Tokugawa Shogunate, decisively opened Japan to the outside world and the monarchy embraced modernization, including the creation of a new Westernized army. However, this modernization process was resisted by the traditional Samurai feudal nobility, leading to a series of battles.

The first clash between the two cultures came swiftly. During the Boshin War of 1868?-69, a French military adviser, Jules Brunet, changed sides to join the insurgents. They won several engagements before the final crushing of the rebel Ezo Republic. After this point, the Imperial Army continued to modernize along French lines, and social changes began to impoverish Samurai noblemen, who lost their social and political role and their associated privileges.

During 1876, the powerful Satsuma Domain, around Kagoshima in south-west Kyushu, became a focus for discontent. Its leader Saigo Takamori effectively ignored the central government, and in January 1877, increasing unrest broke out into open rebellion. The Imperial forces were now much stronger, and the Navy could land troops and bombard Kagoshima. The bitter Satsuma siege and attempted capture of Kumamoto Castle finally failed in April, and the Samurai made a last stand at Shiroyama on 24 September, choosing to go down fighting. This marked the final defeat and displacement of the Samurai class. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999534 Esposito, Gabriele 534 Armies of the Italian-Turkish War: Conquest of Libya, 1911-1912 In the early 1900s, the decaying Ottoman Turkish Empire had lost some of its Balkan territories, but still nominally ruled all of North Africa between British Egypt in the east and French Algeria in the west. Libya had fertile coastal territory, and was the last North African (almost, the last African) region not yet conquered by a European colonialist power. Italy was a young country, ambitious for colonies, but had been defeated in Ethiopia in the 1890s. The Italian government of Giovanni Giolitti was keen to overwrite the memory of that failure, and to gain a strategic grip over the central Mediterranean by seizing Libya, just across the narrows from Sicily.

The Italian expeditionary force that landed in October 1911 easily defeated the Ottoman division based in the coastal cities, incurring few losses. However, the Libyan inland tribes reacted furiously to the Italian conquest, and their insurgency cost the Italians thousands of casualties, locking them into the coastal enclaves during a winter stalemate which diminished Italian public enthusiasm for the war. To retrieve Italian prestige the government launched a naval campaign in the Dardanelles and the Dodecanese -- the last Turkish-held archipelago in the Aegean -- in April-May 1912, and landed troops to capture Rhodes. The army finally pushed inland in Libya in July- October (using systematic air reconnaissance, for the first time), and after brutal fighting the war ended in a treaty that brought Italy all it wanted, although though the Libyan tribes would not finally be quelled until after World War 1 vol, 48 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999536 Esposito, Gabriele 536 RENAISSANCE ARMIES IN ITALY: 1450-1550 Covers the arms, equipment, structure, and tactics of the armies involved in the wars fought during the Italian Renaissance between the states ruled by Milan, Venice, Genoa, Florence, the Papacy, Siena and Naples. This was the rise of disciplined infantry to stand up to knights, with a widespread use of mercenaries that ushered in the early development of the 'pike and shot' era. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999541 Esposito, Gabriele 541 ARMIES OF THE WAR OF THE GRAND ALLIANCE 1688-97 This title explores and illustrates the armies of France and the countries allied against Louis XIV in the wide-ranging Continental conflict that ushered in more than a century of European warfare.

Formed in 1689, the 'Grand Alliance' (League of Augsburg) was a military coalition of the Holy Roman Empire, the Dutch Republic, Britain, Spain and the Duchy of Savoy, to resist Louis XIV's rich, powerful and expansionist France. The first stage of the nine year conflict that followed also coincided with the so-called 'Glorious Revolution' in Britain (1688-91), when the throne passed to the Dutch Protestant leader, William of Orange, the head of a multi-national Dutch, Danish and English army, which finally expelled James II's Jacobite and French forces from Ireland.

The long war on the continent was notable for the first widespread use of regimental uniforms and flintlock muskets with bayonets, plus the sophisticated use of siege warfare under the great French engineer, Vauban. The final Treaties of Ryswyck (1697) brought the war to an end and marked Louis XIV's political zenith, and also the ascendancy of both the Dutch and British as first-rate global powers.

This fully illustrated title explores the armies which fought the War of the Grand Alliance, examining their strength, organization, uniforms and weapons, and explaining their campaigns and major battles.1 vol, 48 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999544 Esposito, Gabriele 544 ITALIAN COLONIAL TROOPS 1882-1960 Describes and illustrates the dress and equipment used by these forces and details how they were deployed to maintain a colonial empire for over half a century. Italy only unified as a nation in 1870 and was late, and therefore impatient, in the 'scramble' for Africa. An initial foothold in Eritrea/Somalia, north-east Africa, led to a disastrous defeat in Ethiopia in 1896 at the Battle of Adwa, but Italian Somaliland was later consolidated on the west coast of the Red Sea. During 1911, Italy also invaded Libya, securing the coast, however fighting continued throughout World War I and only ended in the early 1930s.

A number of native colonial regiments were raised in both Italian East Africa and Libya (in the latter, even a pioneering paratroop unit), of which most fought sturdily for Italy against the Allies in 1940-43. These units had particularly colourful uniforms and insignia. Another small guard unit also served in the Italian concession at Tientsin, China in 1902-1943. After World War II, a remnant unit served on in Somalia under a UN mandate until 1960.1 vol, 48 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999548 Esposito, Gabriele 548 ARMIES OF THE FIRST SINO-JAPANESE WAR: 1894-95 Covers the organization, equipment, and appearance of the various Chinese forces (China had no true national army), the Imperial Japanese Army and Navy, and the Korean and Formosan participants.

After the Meiji restoration of the Japanese imperial regime in 1868-77, modernization along Western lines of Japan's industry, communications and land and naval forces advanced with remarkable speed and, by the 1890s, the rejuvenated nation was ready to flex its muscles overseas. The obvious opponent was the huge but medieval Chinese Empire, and the obvious arena for war was Korea, a nearby Chinese protectorate that Japan had long coveted. A secondary campaign would be fought on Formosa/Taiwan, an autonomous Chinese island protectorate.

Japan's victory left it confident enough to challenge Imperial Russia and, nine years later, won the Battle of Tsushima where two-thirds of the Russian fleet was destroyed by the Japanese Navy. This victory confirmed Japan's place as Asia's leading military power, soon to become a realistic rival to the West.1 vol, 48 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999489 Field, Ron 489 LINCOLN'S 90-DAY VOLUNTEERS 1861: From Fort Sumter to First Bull Run On April 15th 1861, the day after the fall of Fort Sumter, President Abraham Lincoln issued a call for 75,000 volunteers to enlist for three months' service to defend the Union. This 90-day period proved entirely unrealistic and was followed by further, and much more extensive, mobilizations. Despite this, for the first few months the defense of the Capitol depended heavily on a hastily gathered, but extremely loyal, army of militiamen and volunteers.

Mostly inexperienced, poorly trained, weakly officered, and provided with motley uniforms, equipment, and weapons, they bought the Union time during the vital first months. Through a wide range of period sources, this title describes and illustrates the actual appearance of this diverse and colorful force, including photographs, eyewitness accounts in period newspapers and letters, the reports of government agents, and the records of the many manufacturers who received orders to clothe and equip their state troops.1 vol, 48 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999478 Fleming, Robert 478 AUSTRALIAN ARMY IN WORLD WAR I The importance of the Australian contribution to the Allied war effort during World War I should never be underestimated. Some 400,000 Australians volunteered for active duty, an astonishing 13 per cent of the entire (white) male population, a number so great that the Australian government was never forced to rely on conscription. Casualties were an astonishing 52 per cent of all those who served, ensuring that the effects of the war would be felt long after the armistice.

In particular, their epic endeavor at Gallipoli in 1915 was the nation's founding legend, and the ANZACs went on to distinguish themselves both on the Western Front and in General Allenby's great cavalry campaign against the Turks in the Middle East. Their uniforms and insignia were also significantly different from those of the British Army and provide the basis for a unique set of artwork plates. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999476 Greentree, David 476 NAPOLEON'S SWISS TROOPS Ever since the 15th century Switzerland had been exporting professional soldiers to serve as mercenaries for foreign monarchies. Napoleon, therefore, was not the first to make full use of the martial qualities of the Swiss and obtained Swiss agreement to expand the recruitment of regiments for service in the French Army. Napoleon would use Swiss troops on the battlefields of Italy and Spain, and in 1812 re-organize the four original regiments into a single division for the invasion of Russia, with each regiment having three full-strength battalions.

In November of 1812, meeting up with Napoleon's main force retreating from Moscow at the Berezina River, the Swiss on the west bank guarded the approaches to the pontoon bridges from the Russian attack to the south. Just 1,200 Swiss out of the approximately 8,000 that entered Russia were left to face, along with 8,000 other remnants of other units, the 30,000-strong Russian army. The Swiss held their ground and when their ammunition ran out they charged the Russians with bayonets. This book reveals the proud combat history of the Swiss troops of Napoleon's army as well as the colorful uniforms they wore. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999496 Hofschroer, Peter 496 THE PRUSSIAN ARMY of the Lower Rhine 1815 The Prussian Army of the Lower Rhine, led by Blucher in 1815, played a crucial part in the Allied victory at Waterloo, and was involved in intense fighting at Wavre and Ligny. Delving into original sources, including eyewitness accounts and regimental histories known only to German scholars, this book tells the story of the soldiers on the ground: how they were organized and drilled, their previous service; their march to the battlefield; and what they did when they got there.

Contents: Introduction: Germany in 1814 - Prussia's acquisitions at the Congress of Vienna - the German states of the new Confederation, Preparations for war - Napoleon's return from Elba - formation of the Army of the Lower Rhine - the North German Army Corps, The army at the outbreak of hostilities - the men, their background, their motivation, their leaders, Uniforms and equipment - detailed descriptions from regimental sources, Drill and training - how the 1815 Regulations were amended for the reorganised army - the non-Prussian contingents, The army in battle - selected excerpts from after-action reports, Bibliography, Plate commentaries, and Index.
1 vol, 48 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999537 Horsted, William 537 THE NUMIDIANS: 300 BC-AD 300 The Numidian light cavalry were among the best-known horsemen in the ancient world: riding without saddles or bridle, carrying only hide shields for defense and clutching a handful of light javelins, they were renowned for their darting attacks, swift retreats, and skirmishing prowess. Yet, as much as they were respected by their allies and enemies, they were unfairly derided for their indiscipline, their perceived lack of culture, and their fecklessness, and dismissed as uncivilized, nomadic barbarians from beyond the fringes of the cultured, settled Mediterranean world. The famous portrayal of Numidian horsemen on Trajan's Column, of barefoot riders in simple tunics, astride tiny ponies, reinforces this view, and is the image that is almost universally reproduced.

Recent scholarship, however, has shown that there is far more evidence for the armour and equipment of the Numidians than hitherto assumed. The carved stone shields and cuirasses that punctuate the decorative friezes of the stone 'altars' at Kbor Klib and Chimtou in North Africa are confident representations of Numidian panoplies, not captured Carthaginian armour as has previously been argued. In this book, this research is presented alongside a close examination of various ancient texts which reveals that the Numidians also fielded infantry, slingers, archers, and even war elephants in conflicts across the Mediterranean, including Spain, Greece, northern Italy, and Thrace. All of these troops are brought to life in original colour artwork, complemented by chapters on their weapons and equipment, history, tactics, and organization.1 vol, 48 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999488 Johnson, Michael 488 AMERICAN INDIAN TRIBES OF THE SOUTHWEST This focuses on the history, costume, and material culture of the native peoples of North America. It was in the Southwest - modern Arizona, New Mexico, and parts of California and other neighboring states - that the first major clashes took place between 16th-century Spanish conquistadors and the indigenous peoples of North America.

This history of contact, conflict, and coexistence with first the Spanish, then their Mexican settlers, and finally the Americans, gives a special flavor to the region. Despite nearly 500 years of white settlement and pressure, the traditional cultures of the peoples of the Southwest survive today more strongly than in any other region. The best-known clashes between the whites and the Indians of this region are the series of Apache wars, particularly between the early 1860s and the late 1880s.

However, there were other important regional campaigns over the centuries - for example, Coronado's battle against the Zuni at Hawikuh in 1540, during his search for the legendary 'Seven Cities of Cibola'; the Pueblo Revolt of 1680; and the Taos Revolt of 1847 - and warriors of all of these are described and illustrated in this book. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999467 Johnson, Michael G 467 North American Indian Tribes of the Great Lakes This book details the growth of the European Fur trade in North America and how it drew the Native Americans who lived in the Great Lakes region, notably the Huron, Dakota, Sauk, Fox, Miami, and Shawnee tribes into the colonial European Wars. During the French and Indian War, the American Revolution, and the War of 1812, these tribes took sides and became important allies of the warring nations. However, slowly the Indians were pushed westward by the encroachment of more settlers. This tension finally culminated in the 1832 Black Hawk's War, which ended with the deportation of many tribes to distant reservations.1 vol, 48 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999463 Jowett, Philip 463 Chinese Warlord Armies 1911-30 Defeated in the Sino-Japanese War 1894-95 and the Boxer Rebellion of 1900, Imperial China collapsed into revolution and a republic was proclaimed in 1912. From the death of the first president in 1916 to the rise of the Nationalist Kuomintang government in 1926, the differing regions of this vast country were ruled by endlessly forming, breaking and re-forming alliances of regional generals who ruled as 'warlords'.

In the mid- to late 1920s some of these regional warlords acted essentially as local kings and much like Sengoku-period Japan, fewer, larger power-blocks emerged, fielding armies hundreds of thousands strong. This book will reveal each great warlord as well as the organization of their forces which acquired much and very varied weaponry from the west including the latest French air force bombers. They were also joined by Japanese, White Russian and some Western soldiers of fortune which adds even more color to a fascinating and oft-forgotten period. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999507 Jowett, Philip 507 MODERN AFRICAN WARS (5) Details the rag-tag Igbo tribal army of secessionist Biafra faced off against the Nigerian Federal forces. It was an African war that captured the attention of the western media, with individual commanders such as Biafran leader Colonel Ojukwu and Federal Colonel Adekunle becoming familiar figures across the globe. The Nigerian forces easily outnumbered their opponents and benefitted from British and Soviet equipment, yet against all the odds the Biafrans held out for two and a half years, inflicting many setbacks on the Federal forces before their eventual surrender in 1970.

Specially commissioned artwork and historical photos, including some from respected Italian war photographer Romano Ganoni, reflect the diverse array of uniforms and equipment on both sides, with images ranging from Sandhurst-educated officers in immaculate uniform to ragged militiamen armed with World War II kit.1 vol, 48 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999519 Jowett, Philip 519 LATIN AMERICAN WARS 1900-1941: Banana Wars, Border Wars & Revolutions From the Mexican Revolution to the Zarumilla War, in the first 40 years of the 20th century the nations of Central and South America were frequently disturbed by border clashes, civil wars and revolution. Many of these conflicts became known as 'Banana Wars.' Some involved only lightly armed guerrillas, but others saw armies operating artillery and armored vehicles, supported by aircraft and river navies. The conflicts in Honduras and Nicaragua saw the intervention of US Marines, and later wars involved armour and aircraft from the militaries of Europe.

Using detailed color plates and a wealth of contemporary photographs, this book shows the uniforms, equipment and strategies of the armies involved in these conflicts little known in the West. Covering wars crossing the length and breadth of the continent, this is the fascinating account of the wars that helped shape modern Latin America.1 vol, 96 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999532 Jowett, Philip 532 Japan's Asian Allies 1941-45 During the Japanese occupation of large parts of Asia and the Pacific in 1941-45, Japan raised significant numbers of troops to fight alongside them, as well as militias to guard their conquests. The total number of these soldiers is estimated at no fewer than 600,000 men. These ranged from the regular troops of Manchukuo (200,000 men), Nanking China (250,000), Thailand, and recruits from the 'puppet' Burmese Independence Army (30,000) and Indian National Army (40,000), to constabularies and spear-wielding militias in the Philippines (15,000), Borneo, Indonesia and New Guinea.

Many of the recruits from former European colonies hoped for independence as part of the 'Greater East-Asian Co-Prosperity Sphere' proclaimed by Japanese propaganda, but Japan's intentions were entirely cynical. They formed alliances to deny the Allied powers access to territory that they could not actually occupy, and raised these large numbers of auxiliary troops to relieve the manpower burden of occupation, or simply as 'cannon-fodder'.

This extensively researched study examines each of these armies and militias in detail, exploring their history and deployment during World War II, and revealing the intricacies of their arms and equipment with stunning full-colour artwork and previously unpublished contemporary photographs.
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1-999546 Jowett, Philip 546 THE RED ARMY 1922-41: From Civil War to Barbarossa Explores the interwar history of the Red Army, from victory in the Civil War to onslaught of Germans in 1941. Detail campaigns, organization, and uniforms. The Red Army of the 1920s was employed to ruthlessly crush anti-Bolshevik opposition (real or suspected) in several regions of the USSR, notably Ukraine and Central Asia, and to fight a brief border war against Chinese Manchuria. During the 1930s, purges decimated the officer class even as the USSR sent troops to Spain and defeated Japan and Finland.1 vol, 48 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999466 Jowett, Phillip 466 ARMIES OF THE BALKAN WARS 1912-13: The Priming Charge for the Great War In 1912, the Balkan states formed an alliance in an effort to break free from the crumbling Ottoman Empire. Forming an army of some 645,000 troops from Greece, Bulgaria, Serbia, and Montenego, they took on a force of 400,000 Turkish soldiers. Both sides were equipped with the latest weapons technology. This book looks at the diverse and sometimes colorful uniforms worn by both sides, paying special attention to insignia, weapons, and equipment. It also gives an overview of the campaigns that became a 'priming pan' of World War I.1 vol, 48 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999501 Jowett, Phillip 501 ARMIES OF THE GREEK-TURKISH WAR: 1919-22 From the initial Greek invasion, designed to liberate 100,000 ethnic Greeks that lived in Western Turkey -- and had done for centuries -- to Mustafa Kemal Ataturk's incredibly efficient formation of a national government and a regular army, this was a war that shaped the geopolitical landscape of the Mediterranean to this day. It gave birth to the modern Turkish state, displacing millions and creating bitter memories of atrocities committed by both sides.

Augmented with illustrations and rare photographs and beautiful, this work explores the history, organization, and appearance of the armies, both guerilla and conventional.

Contents: Introduction; Ottoman Empire at the end of World War I; Allied occupation of Constantinople; Allied encouragement of Greek invasion of Western Anatolia; Chronology; The Armies: Greek Army - Pontian Greek and other guerrilla forces - Turkish irregulars - Turkish regular army - Caliphate Army; Foreign interventionist forces; Turkish and Greek air arms; Uniforms and weapons; and Color plate commentaries.1 vol, 48 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999037 Katcher, Philip 037 ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA, THE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.

On the 27 June, 1862, with the American Civil War already a year old, General Robert E. Lee assumed personal command of troops engaged in driving the Federal Army of the Potomac out of the Richmond area - troops which would henceforth be known as The Army of Northern Virginia. Philip Katcher explores in absorbing detail all aspects of the army, including infantry, cavalry, artillery, technical and medical corps, paying particular attention to equipment, weapons and uniforms. Contemporary and museum photographs, together with the author's expert text, combine to a paint a vivid and accurate picture of what life was like for the average Confederate soldier. 1 vol, 48 pgs 1981 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999038 Katcher, Philip 038 ARMY OF THE POTOMAC Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.

For General George B. McClellan, the dejected Union troops who poured into Washington fresh from defeat at Bull Run on Monday 22 July, 1861, were to provide the raw material which he would train, equip, organize and ultimately transform from a mere mob into an effective fighting force. In October 1861 the Army of the Potomac officially came into being. This entertaining volume from the same team of author Philip Katcher and artist Michael Youens who produced Men-at-Arms 37 The Army of Northern Virginia, explores how this transition came about, with a particular emphasis on weapons, uniforms and equipment.
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1-999487 Knight, Ian 487 The New Zealand Wars 1820-72 Between 1845 and 1872, various groups of Maori were involved in a series of wars of resistance against British settlers. The Maori had a fierce and long-established warrior tradition and subduing them took a lengthy British Army commitment, only surpassed in the Victorian period by that on the North-West Frontier of India. Warfare had been endemic in pre-colonial New Zealand and Maori groups maintained fortified villages or pas.

The small early British coastal settlements were tolerated, and in the 1820s a chief named Hongi Hika travelled to Britain with a missionary and returned laden with gifts. He promptly exchanged these for muskets, and began an aggressive 15-year expansion. By the 1860s many Maori had acquired firearms and had perfected their bush-warfare tactics.

In the last phase of the wars a religious movement, Pai Maarire ('Hau Hau'), inspired remarkable guerrilla leaders such as Te Kooti Arikirangi to renewed resistance. This final phase saw a reduction in British Army forces. European victory was not total, but led to a negotiated peace that preserved some of the Maori people's territories and freedoms.
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1-999525 Knight, Ian 525 AUSTRALIAN BUSHRANGERS 1788-1880 The first 'bushrangers' or frontier outlaws were escaped or time-expired convicts, who took to the wilderness - 'the bush' - in New South Wales and on the island of Tasmania. Initially, the only Crown forces available were redcoats from the small, scattered garrisons, but by 1825 the problem of outlawry led to the formation of the first Mounted Police from these soldiers.

The gold strikes of the 1860s attracted a new group of men who preferred to get rich by the gun rather than the shovel. The roads, and later railways, that linked the mines with the cities offered many tempting targets and were preyed upon by the bushrangers.

This 1860s generation boasted many famous outlaws who passed into legend for their boldness. The last outbreak came in Victoria in 1880, when the notorious Kelly Gang staged several hold-ups and deliberately ambushed the pursuing police. Their last stand at Glenrowan has become a legendary episode in Australian history. Fully illustrated with some rare period photographs, this is the fascinating story of Australia's most infamous outlaws and the men tasked with tracking them down.1 vol, 48 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999303 Knight, Ian and Illust by Gerry Embleton 303 BOER WARS (2): 1898-1902 On 11 October 1899 the Second Boer War between the British and the Boers began. The war saw the most powerful professional army in the world pitted against the unconventional tactics of the undisciplined Boers. Although the Boers were finally forced to surrender in May 1902 the war had taken its toll on their opponents who lost some 8,000 troops killed in action with a further 13,000 dying from disease. This book covers the organisation, uniforms and very different tactics involved in the conflict, from guerrilla warfare to a final war of attrition that the Boers could not hope to win. 1 vol, 48 pgs 1997 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999128 Laffin, John 128 ARAB ARMIES IN THE MIDDLE EATS WARS:1948-73 The modern wars of the Middle East began in 1947, when the Syrians, Egyptians, Jordanians and Lebanese were unofficially at war with the Jewish settlers of Palestine. On the 15 May, the day afer Israel was declared a sovreign state, the Arab invasion began. Between then and 1973 five wars occurred: those of 1948; the Sinai War; the Six-Day War; the 1968-1970 War of Attrition and the 1973 October War. This book examines the organization, training and equipment of the key Arab armies during these conflicts and the variey of uniforms are illustrated by a number of contemporary photographs and full colour artwork. 1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999521 Lohnstein, Marc 521 ROYAL NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES ARMY 1936-42 Until 1945, Indonesia was a Dutch colony known as the Netherlands East Indies. In 1930, the area had over 60 million inhabitants and was a major exporter to Japan, providing some 13% of its oil needs - second only after the United States. Following Germany's occupation of the Netherlands in May 1940, Japan decided to expand its influence in the Netherlands East Indies.

Defending the colony was the Royal Netherlands East Indies Army (KNIL). This force, designed primarily for colonial policing, underwent a series of cutbacks in the interwar years before adopting a modernization program in 1936, which focused on building up a strike air force, introducing tanks, and increasing the firepower of the infantry and artillery.

Fully illustrated with period photographs and full-color artwork, this book examines the dress, insignia, equipment, organization, and combat performance of the Royal Netherlands East Indies Army as it faced the all-conquering Japanese forces in World War II.1 vol, 96 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999550 Lohnstein, Marc 550 THE DUTCH-INDONESIAN WAR 1945-49: Armies of the Indonesian War of Independence After the Japanese surrendered in September 1945, a power vacuum occurred in the colonial Dutch East Indies (Indonesia). The wide dispersion of populations, and their ethnic, religious and political differences ensured that the struggle which followed was complex. Fragmented bands of nationalist permuda insurgents were slowly brought together under command of a republican army (the BKR, later TKR, and finally the TNI, complete with naval and air elements), but stubborn negotiations alternated with bouts of major fighting.

Using vivid colour illustrations and rare photos, this title depicts the various forces involved in the struggle for Indonesia: the British Indian Army troops sent to key areas to disarm Japanese garrisons, the Indonesian nationalists who immediately proclaimed an independent Republic, remaining Japanese troops, and the Dutch forces which arrived in 1946.

Details how the nationalists were defeated by Dutch and Dutch-led local forces in urban areas (e.g. during Operations Product and Crow, 1947 and 1948), but how their guerrillas evaded Dutch troops in the jungle hills and swamps. Illustrating a wide range of uniforms, insignia, personal weapons and equipment, this study showcases the troops and armour involved in the conflict.1 vol, 48 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999535 Londahl-Smidt , Donald 535 GERMAN TROOPS IN THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION (1): Hessen-Cassel During the American Revolution (1775-83), German auxiliary troops provided a vital element of the British war effort. Some 30,000 German troops served in North America, continuing a long-established relationship between Britain and various German principalities. These troops were widely referred to as mercenaries, implying that they sold their services individually, but they were in fact regular troops hired as a body by the British. Initially feared by the American population, the German troops came to be highly respected by their opponents. Their role in the fighting would inform the tactics and methods of a generation of German officers who returned to Europe after the war, many of whom went on to hold senior commands during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars.

The largest body of German troops was from Hessen-?Cassel. The only German contingent to be employed as a unit under its own general officers, they were clothed and equipped in the style of Frederick the Great's Prussians and were trained in much the same way. Many had seen active service during the Seven Years' War (1756-63) and served under career officers; they were well-disciplined and competent but showed little overt enthusiasm for the British cause. The troops of Hessen-Cassel would participate in every major campaign of the conflict, with the specialized skills of the famous Jager being particularly in demand. Fully illustrated, this lively study examines the organization, appearance, weapons, and equipment of the Hessen-Cassel troops who fought for King George in the American Revolution.1 vol, 48 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999481 Lopez, J.N. 481 THE SPANISH TERCIOS 1536-1704 A mixed infantry formation made up of about 3,000 men armed with pikes, swords and handguns, the innovative and influential tercio or 'Spanish square' was the basic combat unit of the armies of Spain throughout much of the 16th and 17th centuries. Arguably the first permanent tactical formation seen in Europe since the Roman cohort, the tercio was the forerunner of modern formations such as the battalion and regiment. The variety of different weapons fielded in the tercio meant the Spanish infantry could resist opposing cavalry forces while overcoming every kind of enemy infantry deployed against them.

Featuring full-color artwork and photographs of rare items held at the Spanish Army Museum, this study covers the whole period during which the tercios were active, opening with the third Italian war between the forces of France and the Holy Roman Emperor and concluding with the final transformation of the Spanish tercios into regiments in 1704.1 vol, 48 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY
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1-999471 McLachlan, Sean 471 ARMIES OF THE ADOWA CAMPAIGN 1896: The Italian Disaster in Ethiopia In the late 19th century, the new nation-state of Italy was eager to join her European neighbors in creating an international empire, and her eyes turned toward Africa as a source of potential colonies. Securing a foothold in Eritrea on the Red Sea coast, the Italians quickly became embroiled in a shooting war with the Ethiopians. The war proved a disaster for the Italians, who suffered three major defeats against the forces of Emperor Menelik's army, including a horrendous massacre at Adowa, the largest defeat of a colonial army prior to World War I. This book looks at the campaign with an emphasis on the colorful uniforms worn by both sides.

Contents

* Historical Background
* Chronology
* The Campaign and Battle
* The Ethiopian Army - organization, armament, costumes, tactics, order of battle
* The Italian army - organization, armament, uniforms, tactics, orders of battle1 vol, 48 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-999144 Michael, Nicolas and Illust by G A Embleton 144 ARMIES OF MEDIEVAL BURGUNDY, 1364-1477 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1994 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999526 Neville, Leigh 526 THE AUSTRALIAN ARMY AT WAR: 1976-2016 Since the end of their involvement in the Vietnam War, the Australian Army has been modernized in every respect. After peacekeeping duties in South-East Asia, Africa, and the Middle East in the 1980s-90s, 'Diggers' were sent to safeguard the newly independent East Timor from Indonesian harassment in 1999, and to provide long-term protection and mentoring since 2006.

Australian Army units have served in the US-led wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and Australian Special Forces are currently operating alongside US and British elements against ISIS in northern Iraq. During these campaigns the Australian SAS Regiment and Commandos have fully matured into 'Tier 1' assets, internationally recognized for their wide range of capabilities.

The book traces the development of the Army's organization, combat uniforms, load-bearing equipment, small arms, and major weapon systems and includes specially commissioned artwork and photographs.1 vol, 48 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-999041 Nicholson, JBR and Illust. by Michael Roffe 041 GURKHA RIFLES, THE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1974 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999484 Nicolle, David 484 THE PORTUGUESE IN THE AGE OF DISCOVERY c.1340-1665 From humble beginnings, in the course of three centuries the Portuguese built the world's first truly global empire, stretching from modern Brazil to sub-Saharan Africa and from India to the East Indies (Indonesia). Portugal had established its present-day borders by 1300 and the following century saw extensive warfare that confirmed Portugal's independence and allowed it to aspire to maritime expansion, sponsored by monarchs such as Prince Henry the Navigator.

During this nearly 300-year period, the Portuguese fought alongside other Iberian forces against the Moors of Andalusia; with English help successfully repelled a Castilian invasion (1385); fought the Moors in Morocco, and Africans, the Ottoman Turks, and the Spanish in colonial competition. The colorful and exotic Portuguese forces that prevailed in these battles on land and sea are the subject of this book.1 vol, 48 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999491 Nicolle, David 491 ARMIES OF THE VOLGA: Bulgars & Khanate of Kazan 9th-16th centuries The Bulgars were a Turkic people who established a state north of the Black Sea. In the late 500s and early 600s AD, their state fragmented under pressure from the Khazars -- one group moved south into what became Bulgaria, but the rest moved north during the 7th and 8th centuries to the basin of the Volga river. There they remained under Khazar domination until the Khazar Khanate was defeated by Kievan Russia in 965.

In the 1220s, they managed to maul Genghis Khan's Mongols, who returned to devastate their towns in revenge. By the 1350s they had recovered much of their wealth, but they were caught in the middle between the Tatar Golden Horde and the Christian Russian principalities. They were ravaged by these two armies in turn on several occasions between 1360 and 1431.

A new city then rose from the ashes - Kazan, originally called New Bulgar - and the successor Islamic Khanate of Kazan resisted the Russians until falling to Ivan the Terrible in 1552. The costumes, armament, armor, and fighting methods of the Volga Bulgars during this momentous period are explored in this fully illustrated study.1 vol, 48 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999494 Nicolle, David 494 FORCES OF THE HANSEATIC LEAGUE: 13th-15th Centuries The Hanseatic League was a commercial and defensive federation of merchant guilds based in harbor towns along the North Sea and Baltic coasts of what are now Germany and her neighbors, which eventually dominated maritime trade in Northern Europe and spread its influence much further afield.

The League was formed to protect the economic and political interests of member cities throughout a vast and complex trading network. The League continued to operate well into the 17th century, but its golden age was between c.1200 and c.1500; thereafter it failed to take full advantage of the wave of maritime exploration to the west, south and east of Europe. During its 300 years of dominance the League's large ships - called 'cogs' - were at the forefront of maritime technology, were early users of cannon, and were manned by strong fighting crews to defend them from pirates in both open-sea and river warfare.

The home cities raised their own armies for mutual defense, and their riches both allowed them, and required them, to invest in fortifications and gunpowder weapons, since as very attractive targets they were subjected to sieges at various times.

Contents
* Introduction: origins and nature of the League
* Knights and militias, 13th-14th centuries
* Hanseatic shipping: the 'cog', its capabilities and influence; armed ships and piracy; river trade and river wars
* Fortified ports and siege warfare
* Introduction of cannon by land and sea
* The League in the late 15th century: the 'age of discoveries,' from peak of prosperity to decline
1 vol, 48 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999545 Nicolle, David 545 MEDIEVAL INDIAN ARMIES (1): Hindu, Buddhist and Jain Investigates the traditions and enduring conservatism of non-Islamic medieval Indian warfare, notably evident in recruitment patterns and the significance of archery and cavalry. The role and impact of war-elephants, both positive and negative, are also considered, as well as the influence of climate and weather (notably the seasonal monsoon) on warfare in this region. As well as assessing arms and armour - contrasting the advanced technology and high status of Indian weapons (especially swords) with the remarkable lack of metallic armour in the region during this period - the author also explores siege warfare and riverine and naval warfare in South Asia. Assesses the contributing factors identified by those who have sought to explain why the huge wealth and substantial populations of the traditional non-Islamic Indian states did not prevent their persistent failure in the face of Islamic invasion and conquest.1 vol, 48 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999195 Nicolle, David and Illust by Angus McBride 195 HUNGARY AND THE FALL OF EASTERN EUROPE 1000-1568 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999255 Nicolle, David and Illust by Angus McBride 255 ARMIES OF THE MUSLIM CONQUEST Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1993 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999259 Nicolle, David and Illust by Angus McBride 259 MAMLUKS, THE 1250-1517 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1993 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999480 Pawly, Ronald illust by Patrice Courcelle 480 NAPOLEON'S DRAGOONS OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD Dressed in distinctive green uniforms and classically inspired copper helmets, the Dragoons of the Imperial Guard were raised in 1806 by the same criteria as other Guard units -- by selection of picked, literate veterans from Line regiments who had six to ten years of service, and citations for bravery in at least two campaigns. The following year they were named Dragons de l'Imperatrice in a unique compliment to the Empress Josephine.

As a ceremonial regiment it enjoyed many privileges, but it also saw combat on a number of occasions, including the battles of Essling and Wagram (1809), the Russian campaign (1812, when it suffered severe losses), at Bautzen, Wachau, and Leipzig (1813), in the 1814 Campaign of France, and at Ligny and Waterloo (1815). 1 vol, 48 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999251 Peers, CJ and Illust. by David Sque 251 MEDIEVAL CHINESE ARMIES, 1260-1520 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1993 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999412 Pimak, Eugene and Abbott, Peter 412 UKRAINIAN ARMIES I914-1955 There can be no region in Europe whose history has been more tortured than Ukraine. During the 20th century Austria, Poland, Russia, Germany, Hungary, Czechoslovakia and Romania vied for power over parts of this vast and fragmented area; and its divided peoples rose time and again in vain attempts to win their independence. For the first time in the West, this book gives a succinct summary of all the different armed forces raised among the Ukrainians, and of their uniforms and insignia. These are illustrated in colour and in a selection of extremely rare photographs, dating from the Great War to the aftermath of World War II, when Ukrainian guerrillas continued to defy the Soviet authorities until the mid-1950s. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2004 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999549 Pogacias, Andrei 549 THE DACIANS AND GETAE AT WAR: 4th Century BC- 2nd Century AD Being formidable warriors, able to field tens of thousands of infantry and cavalry and led by a military aristocracy, the Dacians and Getae presented a real threat to Rome's north-eastern frontier. They inflicted several defeats on Rome, crossing the Danube to invade the province of Moesia, and later stubbornly resisting counter-invasions from their strong mountain fortresses.

Draws upon the latest literary and archaeological research to provide a complete account of these fascinating fighters, including previously unseen photos of archaeological finds with color illustrations showing the appearance and weaponry of their warrior kings, noblemen, infantry and cavalry.

Historians believe that the Dacians and Getae were essentially the same group of tribes during successive periods, related to Thracian tribes from territory south of the Carpathian Mountains, but their exact relationship in place and time is a subject for debate. Those called the 'Getae' by ancient Greek sources were actively expanding by at least the 4th century BC; some enlisted as mercenaries in Roman armies during the 1st century BC, and others later clashed with the army of Augustus, fighting alongside the Sarmatians.

The people whom the Romans called the 'Dacians' are best known from wars against the emperors Domitian in AD 85-89 and Trajan in 101-106. At their peak, the Dacians and Getae defeated neighboring peoples stretching from modern Slovakia to southern Ukraine and it is believed that the effectiveness of their weapons caused modifications in Roman infantry armour.1 vol, 48 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999500 Pohl, John 500 ARMIES OF CASTILE AND ARAGORN 1370-1516 Most studies of medieval warfare in the late 14th and 15th centuries concentrate on the Hundred Years' War between England and France and the Wars of the Roses. But meanwhile, on the Iberian peninsula, the foundations of Spain's military 'Golden Age' were being laid as the kingdoms of Castile and Aragon under the Trastamara dynasty grew in power, ambition and success.

Featuring spectacular full-color artwork, and rare manuscript illustrations, this book depicts the fighting men whose skill and tactical flexibility made Spain into a world power at the close of the Middle Ages, carving out empires from the Mediterranean to the Caribbean. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999483 Reid, Stuart 483 CUMBERLAND'S CULLODEN ARMY 1745-46 In August 1745 Charles Edward Stuart, the 'Young Pretender', landed in Scotland and sparked the Second Jacobite Rising. The Jacobite forces seized Perth, then Edinburgh, where they proclaimed the Young Pretender's father King James VIII; they trounced their Hanoverian opponents at Prestonpans, and crossed into England, getting as far south as Derby before withdrawing into Scotland. The Jacobite army bested another Hanoverian army at Falkirk and besieged Stirling, only to be routed by the Duke of Cumberland's army at Culloden in April 1746, a crushing defeat that ended any prospect of a Stuart restoration.

Featuring full-color artwork depicting the distinctive uniforms of Cumberland's men, this exhaustively researched study offers a wealth of detail of regimental strengths and casualties and includes an extended chronology that places individual units in specific places throughout the campaign that culminated at Culloden.1 vol, 48 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999331 Reid, Stuart and Illust by Graham Turner 331 SCOTS ARMIES OF THE ENGLISH CIVIL WARS Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1999 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-999331 Reid, Stuart and Illust by Graham Turner 331 SCOTS ARMIES OF THE ENGLISH CIVIL WARS Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1994 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999465 Ricardo Bonalume Neto Cesar Campiani Maximiano 465 BRAZILIAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE IN WORLD WAR II In the English-speaking world, it is generally unknown that a volunteer Brazilian Expeditionary Force (FEB) fought alongside the US Army in Italy from mid-1944 until the end of the war. This was in effect a light infantry division, consisting of three infantry regiments augmented with artillery and light armour. It was supported by a Brazilian Air Force contingent of a light reconnaissance squadron as well as a P-47 Thunderbolt-equipped fighter squadron. Although all weapons, uniform, kit, and equipment were either American-supplied or American models, there were distinctive Brazilian adaptations to uniforms and other key pieces of kit. This is a seriously researched volume on a little-studied subject matter complete with a range of previously unpublished photographs and specially commissioned artwork plates.

Includes:
Introduction: Historical and political background
Pre-war Brazilian Army
Creation and organization of the FEB
Uniforms and equipment of the FEB: Army and Air Force
Combat record of the FEB in Italy
Post-war consequences for US relations with Latin America1 vol, 48 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999485 Rospond, Vincent 485 Polish Armies of the Partitions 1770-94 The tragic national epic of Polish history began in these late 18th-century wars. Under Poland's Saxon monarchy, Russia and Prussia constantly meddled in the affairs of the Kingdom. In 1768 a civil war broke out between pro-Russian 'Commonwealth' Poles and 'Confederate' patriots who opposed foreign intervention; Russia intervened directly, and the First Partition followed in 1772. Guerrilla resistance continued, and anti-Russian political moves were snuffed out by a second Russian invasion in 1792.

Following a Second Partition between Russia and Prussia in 1793, Poland's national hero Thaddeus Kosciusko led a national uprising against the invaders in April 1794. After remarkable victories against the odds at Raclawice and Warsaw, the patriots were finally defeated by the combined armies of Prussia and Russia at Maciejowice. This led to the Third Partition of 1795, between Prussia, Russia, and Austria, and Poland ceased to exist as a political nation. Featuring specially commissioned full-color illustrations, this is the epic story of Poland's doomed struggle to remain independent in the face of aggression from its neighbors in the late 18th century. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999458 Rottman, Gordon 458 Army of the Republic of Vietnam 1955-75 Evolved from the colonial units created by the French, this book discusses the original reorganization of these forces into the first national army. Complete with a detailed history of the command structure and orders of battle, the author also sheds light on the little known divisional histories of the army through rare, original source material.

Moreover, the author examines in detail the evolution of such key units as armored forces, ranger commands as well as combat unit organization. This together with a detailed analysis of the experiences of the typical rank and file soldier as well as officer corps provides a concise and detailed history of an army that is too often neglected or quickly judged
1 vol, 48 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999482 Rottman, Gordon 482 US 10th MOUNTAIN DIVISION: World War II The 10th was the only US mountain division to be raised in World War II, arrive in Europe until winter 1944/45, but then fought hard in the harsh mountainous terrain of Northern Italy. The division was special in a number of ways. Its personnel were selected for physical fitness and experience in winter sports, mountaineering, and hunting.

It was highly trained in mountain and winter warfare, including the use of skis and snowshoes, while its organization, field clothing, and some personal equipment also differed from that of the usual infantry division. The division made extensive use of pack-mules, and its reconnaissance unit was horse-mounted, conducting the last horse-mounted charge in US history in April 1945. Featuring full-color artwork and rare photographs, this is the gripping story of the US Army's only mountain division in action.1 vol, 48 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999477 Sekunda, Nicholas 477 MACEDONIAN ARMIES AFTER ALEXANDER 323-168 BC The death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC threw the Macedonians into confusion; there was no capable heir, and no clear successor among the senior figures in Alexander's circle. Initial attempts to preserve the unity of Alexander's conquests gave way to a period of bloody and prolonged warfare. For well over a century the largely mercenary armies of Alexander's successors imposed their influence over the whole of the Near East, while absorbing local military practices. After Rome's decisive defeat of Carthage in 202 BC, Macedonia came under increasing pressure from the Romans. Three wars between the two powers culminated in the Roman victory at Pydna in 168 BC, which laid Alexander's empire to rest and established Roman hegemony in the Near East. Drawing upon a wide array of archaeological and written sources and written by a noted authority on the Hellenistic period, this survey of the organization, battle history and appearance of the armies of Alexander's successors is lavishly illustrated with specially commissioned full-colour artwork.
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1-999528 Sekunda, Nicholas 528 THE ARMY OF PYRRHUS OF EPINAS: 3rd Century BC Pyrrhus was one of the most tireless and famous warriors of the Hellenistic Age that followed the dispersal of Alexander the Great's brief empire. After inheriting the throne as a boy, and a period of exile, he began a career of alliances and expansion, in particular against the region's rising power: Rome.

Gathering both Greek and Italian allies into a very large army (which included war-elephants), he crossed to Italy in 280 BC, but lost most of his force in a series of costly victories at Heraclea and Asculum, as well as a storm at sea. After a campaign in Sicily against the Carthaginians, he was defeated by the Romans at Beneventum and was forced to withdraw. Undeterred, he fought wars in Macedonia and Greece, the last of which cost him his life.

Fully illustrated with detailed color plates, this is the story of one of the most renowned warrior-kings of the post-Alexandrian age, whose costly encounters with Republican Rome have become a byword for victory won at unsustainable cost. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999473 Stack, Wayne 473 THE NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE IN WORLD WAR I The New Zealand Expeditionary Force earned an elite reputation on the Western Front In World War I, and the New Zealanders' war effort was a defining moment in their national history. The statistics are astonishing: of the total population of New Zealand of 1 million, no fewer than 100,000 men enlisted, and of those, 18,000 were killed and 58,000 wounded -- 15 percent of the male population of New Zealand became casualties.

Famously, the NZEF was first committed at Gallipoli in 1915, but NZ cavalry regiments also helped defend Egypt and fought in Palestine with Allenby's famous Desert Mounted Corps. On the Western Front the Kiwis were called the 'Silent Division' for their fieldcraft and their uncomplaining professionalism. This book is both a tribute and a history of the contribution made by a small nation. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999486 Stack, Wayne 486 The New Zealand Expeditionary Force in World War II In 1939 more than 140,000 New Zealanders enlisted to fight overseas during World War II. Of these, 104,000 served in the Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force. Initially thrown into the doomed campaign to halt the German blitzkrieg on Greece and Crete (1941), the division was rebuilt under the leadership of MajGen Sir Bernard Freyberg, and became the elite corps within Montgomery's Eighth Army in the desert.

After playing a vital role in the victory at El Alamein (1942) the 'Kiwis' were the vanguard of the pursuit to Tunisia. In 1943-45 the division was heavily engaged in the Italian mountains, especially at Cassino (1944); it ended the war in Trieste. Meanwhile, a smaller NZ force supported US forces against the Japanese in the Solomons and New Guinea (1942-44). Fully illustrated with specially commissioned colour plates, this is the story of the Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force's vital contribution to Allied victory in World War II.1 vol, 48 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999464 Thomas, Nigel 464 WORLD WAR II SOVIET ARMED FORCES (1) 1939-41 This would be a detailed analysis of the Soviet Army at the outbreak of World War II, including the Red Army's campaigns against Japan on the Manchurian plains as well as in Finland. It would also cover the Red Army's first operations during Operation Barbarossa when the Red Army was forced to defend Mother Russia against the German onslaught. This book would offer a breakdown of all the armed forces including the army, air force, paratroopers, navy and NKVD troops. In particular it will cover the evolution of uniforms, equipment and insignia with the introduction of new regulations in 1935 and 1940. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999468 Thomas, Nigel 468 WORLD WAR II SOVIET ARMED FORCES (2): 1942-44 In this second volume of a three-part series on the Soviet Armed Forces in World War II, author Nigel Thomas turns his attention to the mid-war period. Focusing on the uniforms and organization of Soviet troops during the campaigns of the Caucasus, Stalingrad and Kursk, this book offers a detailed breakdown of all the armed forces which conducted the valiant defensive campaigns, including the army, air force, paratroopers, navy and NKVD troops. It also covers equipment and insignia and the changes brought about by the new regulations of 1943.
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1-999469 Thomas, Nigel 469 WORLD WAR II SOVIET ARMED FORCES (3): 1944-45 This book presents a detailed analysis of the Soviet armed forces during the final days of the war, covering the soldiers that successfully turned the tide against the Nazi onslaught and pushed it back into Germany itself. This final part of the series documents the Red Army's push through Germany to Berlin, which eventually culminated in the surrender of the German forces to the Allies in 1945. It also offers a detailed breakdown of all the armed forces that conducted the offensive campaigns on the Eastern Front, including the army, air force, paratroopers, navy and NKVD troops. Its colorful illustrations also include the uniforms and organizations of the Russian forces serving against Japan until the eventual surrender of all Japanese Imperial forces in August 1945. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999493 Thomas, Nigel 493 HITLER'S BLITZKRIEG ENEMIES 1940: Denmark, Norway, Netherlands & Belgium The armies of Denmark, Norway, the Netherlands, and Belgium bore the crushing impact of Hitler's mighty Blitzkrieg war machine in Western Europe in a campaign that astonished and terrified the world.

The German Wehrmacht was millions strong, equipped with the latest guns, tanks, and aircraft, and had the priceless advantage of having learned the realities of modern warfare in Poland. The defenders of Scandinavia and the Low Countries were raised from small populations and inadequately funded, trained, and equipped. Their modest numbers, inexperience, and largely indefensible borders condemned them to rapid defeat.

For this reason they have tended to be neglected by history - in many cases, unjustly. Vastly outnumbered - and, in the case of the neutral Low Countries, with their potential French and British allies reeling under simultaneous attacks - thousands of soldiers fought heroically in the hopeless defense of their homelands against the Nazi juggernaut.

Contents
* Introduction
* The Danish Army: organization, battle record, uniforms and insignia
* The Norwegian Army: organization, battle record, uniforms and insignia
* The Royal Netherlands Army: organization, battle record, uniforms and insignia
* The Belgian Army: organization, battle record, uniforms and insignia
* Bibliography
* Plate commentaries
* Index1 vol, 48 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999497 Thomas, Nigel 497 ARMIES OF THE RUSSO-POLISH WAR 1919-21 In 1917 Poland was recognized as a state by Russia, but the Bolshevik coup threatened this. The Polish leader Marshal Pilsudski hurried to build an army around Polish World War I veterans, and in 1918 war broke out for Poland's independence, involving the the Poles, the Red and White Russian armies, at least two different Ukrainian forces, and Allied intervention troops.

The armies that fought these campaigns were extraordinarily varied in their uniforms and insignia, equipment and weapons, and when peace was signed in 1921, Poland had achieved recognized nationhood for the first time since 1794. Featuring specially commissioned full-color artwork, this engaging study explains and illustrates the armies that fought in the epic struggle for the rebirth of the independent Polish nation, in the bitter aftermath of World War I. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999503 Thomas, Nigel 503 Hitler's Russian & Cossack Allies 1941-45 Given the merciless way in which the war on the Eastern Front of World War II was conducted, it is difficult to envisage anyone changing sides during the conflict. Yet after the German invasion of Russia in Operation Barbarossa, well over 400,000 former Soviet citizens went on to fight for Nazi Germany. These included not only the 'legions' recruited from non-Russian ethnic groups eager for freedom from Stalin's dictatorship, but also some 100,000 Russians and Cossacks. What began as small local security units of 'Ostruppen', enrolled for the ongoing campaigns against Soviet partisans, were later reorganized, given special systems of uniform and insignia, amalgamated into larger formations, and eventually committed to the front line.

This book offers up an essential guide to the appearance, formation and equipment of the myriad Russian and Soviet units that fought for the Germans. It uses rare photographs and revealing colour illustrations to create a peerless visual reference to the troops who switched from one ruthless superpower to another and met with a horrific fate when the fighting was over. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999518 Thomas, Nigel 518 POLISH LEGIONS: 1914-19 Due to its partitions and dissolution in the late 18th century, hundreds of thousands of Polish soldiers enlisted in distinct units in the armies of many countries - primarily those of the Russian and Austro-Hungarian empires, but also that of the German Reich and the French Republic.

All these forces were uniformed and equipped by the parent armies, though often with explicitly Polish features. The collapse of Tsarist Russia in 1917 and of the Central Powers in 1918 allowed these diverse forces to unite in a re-created Polish Army under the new-born Second Polish Republic in November 1918. With full color illustrations of their uniforms as well as contemporary photographs, this is the fascinating story of the Poles who fought on both sides of the trenches in World War I and then united to fight for their freedom in the Russian Civil War.1 vol, 96 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999542 Thomas, Nigel 542 YUGOSLAV ARMIES 1941-45 Using meticulously-drawn illustrations of different insignia, uniforms, and equipment from each faction to describe in detail the political and military implications of the war and how it was fought, setting the scene for the subsequent rise of Tito to power within Yugoslavia.

In March 1941, an anti-German coup in the Kingdom of Yugoslavia prompted Hitler to order an invasion using allied Italian, Hungarian, Bulgarian, and Romanian forces. Operation Marita was an invasion of Yugoslavia and simultaneously Greece. At the same time, the constituent region of Croatia broke away from Yugoslavia and joined the Axis powers. Royal Yugoslav armed forces, despite advancing against the Italians in Albania were forced to surrender after 11 days' fighting and some 1,000 soldiers, airmen, and sailors escaped to British-occupied Egypt to form Free Yugoslav units.

From there, guerrilla resistance to the Axis occupiers broke out and continued with increasing strength until the end of the war under Mihailovic's royalist 'Chetniks' and Tito's Communist 'Partisans' (both supported by Britain). However, hostilities between the two movements eventually led to the Chetniks entering into local agreements with Italian occupation forces and Britain switching its support entirely to the Partisans. The advance of the Red Army increased partisan strength and, during 1944-45, they created what could be described as a lightly equipped conventional army.1 vol, 48 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999461 Windrow, Martin 461 French Foreign Legion 1872-1914 This volume covers the classic 'Beau Geste' period, of the French Foreign Legion when the corps was expanded during the most dynamic years of French imperial expansion. Legion battalions fought in the deserts and mountains of southern Algeria and Morocco, as well as in the jungles of North Vietnam, West Africa and Madagascar. Their varied uniforms and equipments for each period and theater are illustrated and examined. Written by a leading expert on the French Foreign Legion, this is a colorful introduction to the period when the Legion forged their legendary fighting reputation.1 vol, 48 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999509 Windrow, Martin 509 French Foreign Legion 1831-71 Concluding his bestselling series on the French Foreign Legion, Martin Windrow explores the formation and development of the Legion during its 'first generation'. Raised in 1831, the Legion's formative years would see it fight continuous and savage campaigns in Algeria, aid the Spanish government in the Carlist War, join the British in the Crimean campaign and fight alongside the Swiss in the bloody battles of Magenta and Solferino. With the ever-changing combat environments they found themselves in, the Legion had to constantly adapt in order to survive.
Taking advantage of the latest research, this lavishly illustrated study explores the evolution of the uniforms and kit of the French Foreign Legion, from their early campaigns in Algeria through to their iconic Battle of Camerone in Mexico and their role in the Franco-Prussian war.1 vol, 48 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-999145 Wise, Terrence and Illust by G A Embleton 145 WARS OF THE ROSES, THE Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1994 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-999522 Zhirohov, Mikhail 522 THE KHAZARS: A Judeo-Turkish Empire on the Steppes, 7th-11th Centuries AD The Khazars were one of the most important Turkic peoples in European history, dominating vast areas of southeastern Europe and the western reaches of the Central Asian steppes from the 4th to the 11th centuries AD. They were also unique in that their aristocratic and military elites converted to Judaism, creating what would be territorially the largest Jewish-ruled state in world history. They became significant allies of the Byzantine Empire, blocking the advance of Islam north of the Caucasus Mountains for several hundred years.

They also achieved a remarkable level of metal-working technology, and their military elite wore forms of iron plate armour that would not be seen in Western Europe until the 14th century. The Khazar state provided the foundations upon which medieval Russia and modern Ukraine were built. Fully illustrated with detailed color plates, this is a fascinating study into the armies, organization, armour, weapons and fortifications of the Khazars.1 vol, 48 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-211470 KLEINKRIEG: The German Experience with Guerrilla Wars from Clausewitz to Hitler This work examines the German analysis to the problem, covering their experiences from the Napoleonic era to the Third Reich. Though the latter regime, the most despicable in history, needed to be destroyed by US/UK conventional force, as well as that of the Soviets, the German military meantime provided analysis to the question of grassroots - as opposed to great-power - warfare.

This work is built around the historical analysis titled Kleinkrieg, provided to the German High Command by Arthur Earhardt in 1935 (republished in 1942 and 1943) which examined insurgencies from French-occupied Spain to recurrent problems in the Balkans. It also calls upon the Bandenbekampfung (Fighting the Guerilla Bands) document provided to Germany's OKW in 1944. In both, conditions that were specific to broader military operations were separated from circumstances in occupation campaigns, and new background in the German experience in suppressing rebellion in World War II is presented.

Edited and annotated, along with new analysis, by Charles D. Melson, former Chief Historian for the US Marine Corps, Kleinkrieg expands our knowledge of the Western experience in coping with insurgencies. Without partaking in ideological biases, this work examines the purely military problem as seen by professionals. While small wars are not new, how they should be fought by a modern industrial nation is still a question to be answered. Rediscovered and presented in English, these German thoughts on the issue are now made available to a new generation of guerilla and irregular war fighters in the West.1 vol, 216 pgs 2016 US, CASEMATE
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1-938022 STRATEGY & TACTICS QUARTERLY #22: Guderian's Panzers: From Triumph to Defeat Covers Operation Barbarossa, which commenced with such promise for Guderian's panzers, and for the eastern army at large, but ended in catastrophic failure. How did it come to pass that, with each dazzling victory in the east, final victory seemed to move further away from Germany's grasp? This issue examines Guderian's role in the first half-year of the Russian campaign, in the process opening a window onto the failure of Barbarossa as a whole.1 vol, 116 pgs 2023 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-217800 Ackermann, Karen editor THE ROLE OF NATIVE AMERICANS IN MILITARY ENGAGEMENTS: From the 17th Century to the 19th Century From the landings of the first European colonists to 19th century histories to 1950s film westerns, Native Americans have been portrayed with unquestioned prejudice and ugly bias. It would not be until the 1970s that history scholars would begin to seriously demand a change in how Native Americans were viewed. The search for a full understanding of North America's numerous groups of native peoples and their contributions to US history continues.

This volume explores the Indian-non-Indian interactions from the 17th through the 19th centuries, with a focus on military encounters. The essays are arranged in a roughly chronological order, beginning with early contacts in 1609 between the Lenape and Dutch in the Delaware region, and the Mohawks and French in New France. The Wiechquaeskeck of southwestern Connecticut also deal with the Dutch in Governor Willem Kieft's War in the early to mid-17th century.

The Abenaki (1694), Shawnee (1791), and the southeastern US. tribes (mid-19th century) deal with incursions on to their lands. The final essay looks at the St. Albert Mounted Rifles, a corps of the Canadian Militia, in 1885, which was composed mostly of Metis men. In these essays, the Native Americans, whether working with the whites or against them, are active participants in constructing their lives under the impact of the early European arrivals and their descendants. 1 vol, 256 pgs 2018 US, HERITAGE BOOKS
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1-36930 Addingtom, Larry H. PATTERNS OF WAR SINCE THE 18TH CENTURY, THE The author presents a wide angle view of 19th/20th century war, along with an analysis of weapons, tactics and strategy, maps, illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 318 pgs 1984 BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA UNIV
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1-78210 Ales, S. INSEGNE MILITARI PREUNITARIE ITALIANE ITALIAN text. 130+ color plates with multiple illustrations per page. Covers Savoy, Naples, Venice, Papal States, Genoa, Tuscany, Modena, and others in this survey of pre-unification states 1690-1860.1 vol, 450 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-213840 Augustus J. Veenendaal and H. Roger Grant RAILS TO THE FRONT: The Role of Railways in Wartime The military use of railways derives from their ability to move troops or materiel rapidly and, less commonly, on their use as a platform for military systems (like armored trains and heavy artillery). Until recently, the mobility of large armies generally depended on control of railways to move reinforcements, ammunition, and food, as the locomotive and railway cars proved far superior to animal-drawn equipment. Full-color and black and white photographs and artwork throughout.1 vol, 250 pgs 2017 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-201360 Barfield, Thomas J THE PERILOUS FRONTIER: Nomadic Empires and China 221 BC to AD 1757 Around 800 BC, the Eurasian steppe underwent a profound cultural transformation that was to shape world history for the next 2,500 years: the nomadic herdsmen of Inner Asia invented cavalry which, with the use of the compound bow, gave them the means to terrorize first their neighbors and ultimately, under Chingis Khan and his descendants, the whole of Asia and Europe. Why and how they did so and to what effect are the themes of this history of the nomadic tribes of Inner Asia - the Mongols, Turks, Uighurs and others, collectively dubbed the Barbarians by the Chinese and the Europeans.

This 2000-year history of the nomadic tribes drew from a wide range of sources and told with unprecedented clarity and pace. The author shows that to describe the tribes as barbaric is seriously to underestimate their complexity and underlying social stability. He argues that their relationship with the Chinese was as much symbiotic as parasitic and that they understood their dependence on a strong and settled Chinese state. He makes sense of the apparently random rise and fall of these mysterious, obscure and fascinating nomad confederacies.1 vol, 348 pgs 1992 UK, BLACKWELL PUBLISHERS INC
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1-20890 Bartlett, Merrill Lt. Colonel ASSAULT FROM THE SEA Essays on the History of Amphibious Warfare, 490BC at Marathon to the Falklands, b/w maps, illust.1 vol, 453 pgs 1983 ANNAPOLIS, NAVAL INST PRS
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1-79340 Barua, Pradeep P. STATE AT WAR IN SOUTH ASIA, THE Comprehensive look at 3000+ years of military actions in South Asia. The author leads the reader thru a selective study of significant battles and campaigns. Includes b/w maps, tables, bibliography, and index.

Much research has been done on Western warfare and state building but very little on the military effectiveness of states, until now. Using South Asia as a case study, The State at War in South Asia examines how the state, from prehistory to modern times, has managed to wage war.

Explores the state's military effectiveness and moves beyond the western and non-western dichotomy characterized by most military analysis to date Leads the reader through a selective study of significant battles, campaigns, and wars fought on the subcontinent, combined this overview with an analysis of the state-building process, showing how the South Asian state has conducted war under its many political guises from the prehistoric and ancient periods to the modern era, with its threat of nuclear war. He challenges the historiographic idea that the Western way of war is superior, while examining in detail those battles, such as the Maratha-Afghan battle of 1763, that offer the most insight into the introduction of new tactics, organization, and technology.1 vol, 640 pgs 2005 US, UNIV OF NEBRASKA
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1-237460 Beaumont, Roger SWORD OF THE RAJ The British Army in India, 1747-1947 History of an army of incredible size from the days if the East India Company unti the British
withdrew from india1 vol, 237 pgs
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1-62570 Best, Geoffrey WAR AND SOCIETY IN REVOLUTIONARY EUROPE 1770-1870 Covers the French Revolution and aftermath as well as the many wars during the 1815-1870 period, chapter notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 336 pgs 1998 UK, SUTTON PUBLISHING
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1-210800 Binda, Alexandre THE EQUUS MEN: Rhodesia's Mounted Infantry: The Grey's Scouts 1896-1980 Includes 300 color and b/w photos and 4 maps.

This all new work by accomplished military historian Alexandre Binda, former paymaster to the Grey's Scouts, tables the remarkable story of Rhodesia's mounted infantry, the Grey's Scouts. Working closely with the last commanding officer, squadron commanders and a whole host of regimental personalities, all of whom have given The Equus Men their unequivocal support Binda has enjoyed unparalleled access to thousands of pages of archival documents and many hundreds of previously unpublished photographs.

Here, he has traced the Grey's from their early origins in the Matabele Rebellion of 1896, where an 'unassuming Englishman, the Honorable George Grey', found himself originating a body of horseman named the 'Bulawayo Field Force', through to the formation of the Animal Transport Unit (ATU) which went on to become the Mounted Infantry Unit (MIU).

With the skill of a practiced narrator, Binda takes the reader through these early days to the establishment of the Grey's Scouts in the Rhodesian Army order of battle in 1976. Deployed to great effect during the bitter Rhodesian Bush War of the late 1960s - 1970s, the mounted operations conducted by the Grey's are succinctly and clearly detailed. Some of the contacts related make for astonishing reads and with the lively, vibrant, text one can almost feel the steaming sweat of rider and mount; sense the pounding adrenaline; hear the thundering hooves as a fearful enemy is pursued to battle's inevitable conclusion.

Suffice to say, The Equus Men makes for an engaging read. Trained and utilized as mounted infantry as opposed to cavalry, the Grey's Scouts saw exceptional success in the field. Lightly equipped, they were able to cover great distances at speed, live off the veldt with minimal support and through 'shock action', quickly engage and destroy insurgent forces. Originally a regular formation, the Grey's Scouts were augmented by Territorial and National Service soldiers as the conflict progressed and by 1980, when hostilities ceased, the Regiment numbered some 600 soldiers, both men and women, black and white.1 vol, 288 pgs 2016 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-212430 Black, Jeremy MAPS OF WAR: Mapping Conflict Through the Centuries There is little documented mapping of conflict prior to the Renaissance period, but, from the 17th century onward, military commanders and strategists began to document the wars in which they were involved and, later, to use mapping to actually plan the progress of a conflict. Using contemporary maps, this sumptuous new volume covers the history of the mapping of land wars, and shows the way in which maps provide a guide to the history of war.

Content includes:

* The beginnings of military mapping prior to 1600, such as the impact of printing and the introduction of gunpowder.

* The 17th century: The focus is on maps to illustrate war, rather than as a planning tool, and the chapter considers the particular significance of mapping fortifications.

* The 18th century: The growing need for maps on a world scale reflects the spread of European power, and of transoceanic conflict between Europeans. This chapter deals particularly with the American Revolution.

* The 19th century: Key developments included contouring and the creation of military surveying. Subjects include the Napoleonic Wars and the American Civil War.

* The 20th century: Extended features on the First and Second World Wars, featuring maps detailing trench warfare and aerial reconnaissance. Much of the chapter centers on the period from 1945 to the present day, including special sections on the Vietnam War and the Gulf Wars.1 vol, 216 pgs 2016 UK, CONWAY PUBLISHING
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1-215180 Black, Jeremy MAPPING NAVAL WARFARE: A Visual History of Conflict at Sea Naval operations and warfare were, and remain, a key element for mapping. Maps were vital for commanders in drawing up plans of attack, and their detail and usefulness have increased over the centuries as the science of mapping has developed.

This beautiful book examines stunning original maps from a series of key conflicts from the Spanish Armada, the American Wars of Independence, and the Napoleonic wars to twentieth century conflicts from the First World War to Vietnam, and explains how they were represented through mapping and how the maps produced helped naval commanders to plan their strategy.1 vol, 192 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-68610 Black, Jeremy EUROPEAN WARFARE, 1494-1660 The onset of the Italian Wars in 1494, subsequently seen as the onset of 'modern warfare', provides the starting point for this impressive survey of European Warfare in early modern Europe. Huge developments in the logistics of war combined with exploration and expansion meant interaction with extra-European forms of military might. Jeremy Black looks at technological aspects of war as well social and political developments and effects during this key period of military history. This sharp and compact analysis contextualises European developments and as establishes the global significance of events in Europe.1 vol, 240 pgs 2002 LONDON, ROUTLEDGE PRESS
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1-80380 Black, Jeremy editor EUROPEAN WARFARE 1453-1815 Contributing authors provide chapters on Warfareduring the Thirty Years War; Gaelic Warfare 1453-1826; Warfare in the Baltic 1500-1800; the Rise ofRussia, Ottoman Warfare 1453-1815, bilbio, index.1 vol, 287 pgs 1999 NY, ST MARTINS PRESS
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1-215860 Bogdanovic, Nikolai FIT TO FIGHT: A History of the Royal Army Physical Training Corps 1860-2015 Formed in 1860 as the Army Gymnastic Staff, the Royal Army Physical Training Corps (RAPTC) has been keeping the British Army in shape for just over 150 years. Drawn from every regiment in the army, prospective candidates undergo 30 weeks of intensive training before qualifying as a Royal Army Physical Training Corps Instructor. Based at the Army School of Physical Training in Aldershot, over the course of its history the RAPTC has trained countless instructors, including Olympic medallists Dame Kelly Holmes and Kriss Akabussi.

This is a complete history of the RAPTC from its formation to the present day, illustrated with stunning images from the regimental collection, including historical photographs, commissioned pictures of objects and fine art, and facsimile reproductions of documents.1 vol, 256 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-237130 Bohm, Jason WASHINGTON'S MARINES: The Origins of the Corps and the American Revolution, 1775-1777 Examines the men, strategy, performance, and personalities of the Corps' formative early years during the American Revolution, 1775-1777, through the early successes and failures at Lexington, Concord, Bunker Hill, Canada, Boston, Charleston, and more. Marines joined their fellow soldiers in a protracted land campaign that culminated in turning-point victories at Trenton, Assunpink Creek, and Princeton. This chapter of the Continental Marines ends in Morristown, NJ, when George Washington granted Henry Knox's request to leverage the Marines' expertise with naval guns to fill the depleted ranks of the army's artillery during the Forage War. Enhanced with original maps and illustrations, including 41 images and 9 maps.1 vol, 360 pgs 2023 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-62580 Bond, Brian WAR AND SOCIETY IN EUROPE 1870-1970 An absorbing study of the enormous changes in the nature of armed conflict and the impact of war since 1879, chpt notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 254 pgs 1998 UK, SUTTON PUBLISHING
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1-194160 Boot, Max The Savage Wars Of Peace: Small Wars And The Rise Of American Power The Savage Wars of Peace is a book that is likely to surprise all but the most ardent military history buffs. Once and for all it does away with the myth that before World War Two, America was completely 'isolationist' in its foreign policy. The book focuses on America's many 'smaller' military actions, from the Tripolitan War circa 1801-1803 to the hundred years (1840-1941) that American troops were continuously stationed in China to the Philippine 'Insurrection' (1900-1902) to the many 20th Century American interventions in Latin America.

Surprises abound, the biggest being how Author Max Boot demonstrates that for the most part America's interventions happened for idealistic reasons, rather than the usual stereotype that has the US always watching out for big business interests. Also surprising is Boot's account of how effective America was at fighting anti-guerilla wars, at least up until Vietnam, when our misguided tactics may have actually snatched victory from our grasp. Boot covers each intervention separately, combining politics with actual battle narratives in an excellently readable manner. Colorful figures emerge, like 'The Fight Quaker' Marine General Smedley Butler, who for over thirty years was America's foremost (and most successful) guerilla fighter, only to become a staunch pacifist upon retirement.

Though it is a historical narrative, it is obvious that the author is trying to send a message to today's military leaders, especially in the wake of such misguided post-Vietnam policies as the 'Powell Doctorine.' The message is that America has a duty to continue to fight small wars to make the world a safer place (especially after September 11th), but that it should also not encourage our enemies by cutting and running from such engagements after the first casualties.1 vol, 464 pgs 2003 US, BASIC BOOKS
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1-226840 Briuwer, Jaap Jan THE GERMAN WAY OF WAR: A Lesson in Tactical Management The central question in this book is why the German Army had a so much higher relative battlefield performance than the opposition. A central element within the Prussian/German Army is Auftragstaktik, a tactical management concept that dates from the middle of the nineteenth century and is still very advanced in terms of management and organization.

Using more than 50 examples to illustrate the realities of the battlefield, including North Africa, Arnhem, and the Hu?rtgen Forest, the author explains why the Prussian/German Army was such an unprecedented powerful fighting force. And why Auftragstaktik - under other guises - is still the basic form of operation for many European armies, with even the US Army introducing certain elements of Auftragstaktik into its organization, more than 150 years after its conception. 1 vol, 240 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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2-226840 Briuwer, Jaap Jan THE GERMAN WAY OF WAR: A Lesson in Tactical Management The central question in this book is why the German Army had a so much higher relative battlefield performance than the opposition. A central element within the Prussian/German Army is Auftragstaktik, a tactical management concept that dates from the middle of the nineteenth century and is still very advanced in terms of management and organization.

Using more than 50 examples to illustrate the realities of the battlefield, including North Africa, Arnhem, and the Hu?rtgen Forest, the author explains why the Prussian/German Army was such an unprecedented powerful fighting force. And why Auftragstaktik - under other guises - is still the basic form of operation for many European armies, with even the US Army introducing certain elements of Auftragstaktik into its organization, more than 150 years after its conception. 1 vol, 240 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-200810 Carr, John SPARTA'S KINGS In ancient Greece, Sparta was unique in having a dual kingship - two kings from different clans, the Agiads and the Eurypontids, reigning simultaneously. The institution was already well-developed by the 8th century BC, when Theopompos of the Eurypontid clan emerges as the first recorded Spartan king. At least fifty-seven men held office as Spartan king between Theopompos and the Agiad Kleomenes III who died in 222 BC. For almost all this period the Spartan kingship was primarily a military office, and thus the kings embody much of the military history of Sparta.

Wherever Sparta's main battles took place, there the kings were. Naturally, the character of the particular king would often determine the outcome of a battle or campaign. Leonidas I at Thermopylai was one example. At the other end of the scale the young and unwar-like Pleistoanax twice declined an encounter with the Athenians when sent against that city.

John Carr offers a chronological account of the kings and their accomplishments (or lack thereof), from the founding Herakleidai clan to Kleomenes III and his successor, the dictator Nabis, and the Roman conquest in the middle of the 2nd century BC. The book is not intended to be a complete history of Sparta. It will be a human interest and war story, focusing attention on the kings' personal qualities as well as their (or their generals') military accomplishments and, where applicable, their politics as well. 1 vol, 208 pgs 2012 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-221820 Carr, John THE POPE'S ARMY: The Papacy in Diplomacy and War The period of political and military activism by the Roman Catholic Church can be dated to roughly from 410, when Pope Innocent I vainly tried to avert the sack of Rome by the Visigoths, to about 1870, when Pope Pius IX was abandoned by his protectors, the French Army, and forced to submit to the new Italian state by surrendering any political power the Vatican had left. Includes 20 black and white illustrations.

During those centuries, the popes employed every means at their disposal, including direct military action, to maintain their domains centered on Rome. Some pontiffs, such as Alexander VI, Julius II (15th century), plus the energetic Borgia popes later, built the Papal States into a power in their own right. In the following century and a half, Europe's destructive religious wars almost always had a papal component, with the Lateran and later Vatican fielding their own armies. Climaxing the story are the little-known yet bitter late-nineteenth century battles between the papal volunteers from all over Europe and America, and the Italian nationalists who ultimately prevailed. 1 vol, 320 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-198010 Celebi, Katip HISTORY OF THE MARITIME WARS OF THE TURKS This book spans the Turkish Empire's expansion from the conquest of Constantinople to that of Crete, and recounts the story of Barbarossa, whom Suleyman the Magnificent appointed commander of the imperial navy, and many other highlights of Ottoman history. Katip Celebi is one of the classic authors in the Turkish language, and this book is his key historical study. Although it was reprinted numerous times in the Ottoman Empire and the Turkish Republic, the only previous English edition was a 19th-century translation of the first part of the book.

This new edition comprises a reprint of this text plus new commentary by Svat Soucek, an internationally renowned scholar of naval history. The editor also provides a new introduction and extensive summaries and translates highlights of pertinent passages in the previously untranslated texts.

The few early Turkish editions embellished with lavish illustrations have never been available to general readers, except for those with access to the rare books departments of leading research libraries. This is the first English-language edition to reproduce those illustrations.1 vol, 220 pgs 2011 US, MARKUS WIENER
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1-215150 Clements, Eric USS CONSTITUTION: A Midshipman's Pocket Manual 1814 Launched in 1797, USS Constitution is a wooden-hulled, three-masted heavy frigate of the United States Navy. She is renowned for her actions during the War of 1812 against the Britain, when she captured numerous merchant ships and defeated five British warships. The battle with HMS Guerriere earned her the nickname 'Old Ironsides' and a long-standing public adoration that has repeatedly saved her from scrapping. She continued to serve as flagship in the Mediterranean and African squadrons, and circled the world in the 1840s. Retired from active service in 1881, Constitution served as a receiving ship until designated a museum ship in 1907.

Comprising a series of documents and illustrations that give information on the building of the ship, her wartime service history and life on board ship during the years of her service, this fascinating book tells the story of Old Ironsides.1 vol, 144 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-60880 Clements, W. H. TOWERS OF STRENGTH:Martello Towers Worldwide Martello towers were built from 1790's thru the1850's, this book with its many photos/illust isthe first comprehensive study of all known towersbuilt by the British, appendicies, biblio, index1 vol, 192 pgs 1999 UK, LEO COOPER BOOKS
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1-197890 Cocke, Clyde PASS IN REVIEW: An Illustrated History of West Point Cadets: 1794-Present Established in 1802, the United States Military Academy at West Point is the oldest of the United States's service academies. During nearly 210 years of existence, thousands of cadets have walked its halls. It has long been a leader in establishing traditions that have influenced colleges and universities throughout the United States. In this new book, author Clyde Cocke and photographer Eilene Harkless Moore chronicle the lives, uniforms, events, and traditions of West Point cadets, from dining in the Cadet Mess to strolling the Flirtation Walk.

West Point's Highlanders, the Pipes and Drums of the United States Corps of Cadets, are featured, as is the unique West Point Tartan. Contemporary images blend with seldom-seen artwork from the West Point Museum collection to provide a behind-the-scenes look into the life of USMA cadets.1 vol, 192 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-84940 Cooke, David BATTLEFIELD YORKSHIRE:Dark Ages-English Civil War 100+ b/w illust/maps, the area that is now Yorkshire was the site of many battles from the Anglo-Saxon vs Vikings, Scottish Invasions and the battles of the ECW.1 vol, 224 pgs 2006 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-980063 Cowper, Alfred Buellesbach Marcus BATTLESCAPES:A Photograhic Testamemt From Alesia 52 BC to Seelow Heights 1945, the author has photographed 33 famous battle sites.1 vol, 224 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-81830 Crosby, Alfred W. THROWING FIRE:History of Projectile Technology The author looks at the use of 'fire' weapons andgunpowder weapons throughout history, b/w illust &drawings, biblio, index.1 vol, 218 pgs 2002 LONDON, CAMBRIDGE UNIV
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1-88250 Davies, Brian WARFARE, STATE & SOCIETY ON THE BLACK SEA STEPPE For nearly three centuries, Russia vied with theCrimean Khanate, Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth &Ottoman Empire for mastery of Ukraine and thesteppes of the Black Sea. Maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 256 pgs 2008 LONDON, ROUTLEDGE PRESS
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1-231030 Davies, Jonathan THE ART OF SHOOTING GREAT ORDNANCE: A History of the Development, Manufacture and Use of Artillery, 1494-1628 The period 1494-1628 was critical in the history of artillery. Guns, gunpowder, and gun carriages underwent such major transformations that they would remain virtually unchanged for three centuries.

This book explains the development and use of artillery during this critical period. The forge and foundry where they were made and the lives of the men who made them are also thoroughly investigated. Starts with the development of medieval artillery and then establishes the real significance of the French invasion of Italy in 1494 -- often seen as the beginning of an artillery revolution. The development of a new artillery in the late medieval period contributed to the events of 1494 and confirmed the significance of these changes in the popular imagination and in the minds of later historians. Includes 124 b/w ills, 39 b/w photos, 9 color ills, 15 color photos, and 37 tables.1 vol, 310 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-213250 Dawson, Anthony REAL WAR HORSES: The Experience of the British Cavalry 1814 - 1914 This book concentrates in graphic detail on the experiences of the British cavalry during a century of warfare. That is why it is of such value. It is also compelling reading because it describes, using the words of the cavalrymen of the time, the organization, routines, training and social life of the cavalry as well as the fear and exhilaration of cavalry actions.

Perhaps the most memorable passages record the drama and excitement of cavalry charges and the brutal, confused, often lethal experience of close-quarter combat in a melee of men and horses. Includes 20 illustrations.1 vol, 240 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-216480 Deane, Morgan DECISIVE BATTLES IN CHINESE HISTORY Includes 30 b/w illustrations and maps. Key battles from Maling, fought in 342 BC during the Warring States period, to Hengyang in 1944, which marked the end of major Japanese operations in China.

Each of the twelve chapters highlights a significant conflict that selectively focuses on unique Chinese characteristics of the time, including belief systems, ruling ideology, the connection between technology and warfare, military theory, political events and rulers, and foreign policy, including China's eventual interaction with the West.

The book pushes back on a variety of ideas and stereotypes, ranging from the Chinese use of gunpowder, their supposedly weak reaction to the West, the viability of the Dynastic Cycle in studying history, the context of Chinese military theory, the exclusivity of martial and cultural spheres, and the uniqueness of Western imperialism. It also offers a groundbreaking reassessment of Mao Zedong's leadership and his impact on the development of guerilla warfare.1 vol, 196 pgs 2017 US, WESTHOLME PUBLISHING
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1-195550 Delgado, James P SILENT KILLERS: Submarines and Underwater Warfare James P. Delgado, President and CEO of the Institute of Nautical Archaeology, presents a detailed and visually stunning examination of the history and development of the modern nuclear submarine. Calling on his training as a nautical archaeologist who was among the first explorers to dive the Titanic, Delgado recreates the story of the submarine from the bottom up - that is through eerie photographs of subs at the bottom of the sea. In addition, he explores submarine technology, from wooden to iron to steel hulls, from hand-cranked to nuclear-powered propulsion, from candlelight to electricity, from gunpowder 'torpedoes' to nuclear missiles. An esteemed underwater archaeologist and marine historian, Jim Delgado has compiled an extraordinary history of the dragons of the deep. Silent Killers is a triumph that is educational as well as highly entertaining. - Clive Cussler
1 vol, 264 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-72140 Di Cosmo, Nicola editior WARFARE IN INNER ASIAN HISTORY:500-1800 AD Examination of military history from the Turks andUighurs to the Pechenegs, and from the Mongolinvasion of Syria to the Manchu conquest of China,b/w maps/drawings, great biblio, notes, index.1 vol, 456 pgs 2002 LEIDEN, BRILL PUBLISHERS
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1-191550 Dickie, Ian & Jestice, Phyllis & Rice, Rob S. Fighting Techniques of Naval Warfare 1190BC-2000AD Strategy, Weapons, Commanders, and Ships from ancient times to the present. B/w and color illust and maps. Biblio, index.1 vol, 256 pgs 2009 US, THOMAS DUNN BOOKS
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1-25780 Downey, Fairfax CANNONADE Great Artillery Action of History. The Famous Cannons and the Master Gunners. Over 500 years of guns, from the the wagon forts of the Hussites to the 280mm Atomic Cannon shipped to Korea in 1953. includes the great 1453 Ottoman bombard outside Constantinople, cannon at Lutzen 1632, Leuthen 1757, Valmy 1792, Malvern Hill 1862, Port Arthur 1904, and more. Many b/w illustrations, 10 appendices, bibliography, and an index.1 vol, 381 pgs 1966 GARDEN CITY, DOUBLEDAY CO
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1-191390 Duffy, Sean editor The World of the Galloglass Kings, Warlords and Warriors in Ireland & Scotland 1200-1600. The proceedings of a recent Edinburg conference on the role of the Galloglass. Good book, but suffers from a lack of biblio or index.1 vol, 219 pgs 2007 IRELAND, FOUR COURTS PRES
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2-198750 Dull, Jonathan THE AGE OF THE SHIP OF THE LINE: The British and French Navies, 1650-1815 Softcover version.

For nearly two hundred years huge wooden warships called 'ships of the line' dominated war at sea and were thus instrumental in the European struggle for power and the spread of imperialism. Foremost among the great naval powers were Great Britain and France, whose advanced economies could support large numbers of these expensive ships. This book, the first joint history of these great navies, offers a uniquely impartial and comprehensive picture of the two forces
-- their shipbuilding programs, naval campaigns, and battles, and their wartime strategies and diplomacy.

Jonathan R. Dull is the author of two award-winning histories of the French navy. Bringing to bear years of study of war and diplomacy, his book conveys the fine details and the high drama of the age of grand and decisive naval conflict. Dull delves into the seven wars that Great Britain and France, often in alliance with lesser naval powers such as Spain and the Netherlands, fought between 1688 and 1815. Viewing war as most statesmen of the time saw it -- as a contest of endurance -- he also treats the tragic side of the Franco-British wars, which shattered the greater security and prosperity the two powers enjoyed during their brief period as allies.1 vol, 268 pgs 2012 US, UNIV OF NEBRASKA
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1-221130 Dupuy, Trevor et al THE ALMANAC OF WORLD MILITARY POWER- Fourth Edition Contains an impressive compilation of data on every significant nation's military forces in 1980.1 vol, 418 pgs 1980 US, PRESIDIO PRESS
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1-87490 Elting, John AMERICAN ARMY LIFE: AN HISTORICAL PORTRAIT Looks at the life of the American soldier fromcolonial times to the present. B/W photos.Biblio.1 vol, 327 pgs 1982 US, Scribners
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1-235490 Esposito, Gabriele MASTERS OF WARFARE: Fifty Underrated Military Commanders from Classical Antiquity to the Cold War Provides a selection of 50 commanders in chronological order whose military achievements, skill, or historical impact may be underrated by modern opinion. Thius specifically does not include the household names (the Gods of War as he calls them) such as Alexander, Julius Caesar, Wellington, Napoleon, Rommel, or Patton that have been covered in countless biographies.

Those chosen come from every period of recorded military history from the sixth century BC to the Vietnam War. The selection rectifies the European/US bias of many such surveys with Asian entries such as Bai Qi (Chinese), Attila (Hunnic), Subotai (Mongol), Ieyasu Tokugawa (Japanese), and Vo Nguyen Gi?p (Vietnamese). Naval commanders are also represented by the likes of Khayr al-Din Barbarossa, Francis Drake, and Michiel de Ruyter. Offers concise overviews of their lives, careers, and contributions to the evolution of weaponry, tactics, and strategy through the ages.1 vol, 176 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-197400 Featherstone, Donald BOWMEN OF ENGLAND Reprint of a classic. From the 12th to 15th centuries the longbow was the weapon that changed European history more than any other. In the skilled hands of English and Welsh archers it revolutionized all the medieval concepts and traditions of war. No other weapon dominated the battlefield as it did, and it was the winning factor in every major battle from Morlaix in 1342 to Patay in 1429.

Donald Featherstone's study of the English longbow from its early development until the Wars of the Roses is an inspiring and authentic reconstruction in human terms in an age of courage, vitality and endurance. He provides an enthralling footnote to the history of the longbow by recording the engagement in which it was last used - in France in 1940.

1 vol, 164 pgs 2012 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-980054 Field, Ron and Bielakowski, Alexander BUFFALO SOLDIERS:African American Troops 1866-1945 This book covers the history of African American soldiers from the ACW thru the Plains Wars to WWI. Finally, it examines their participation in WWII, where almost half a million served.1 vol, 192 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-902906 Fuhrman, Rolf DER DEUSCHORDEN:Die Armee 1198-1420 Covers the Teutonic Knights from Akkon in the Out-remer to the Baltic. Shows armor, weapons andequipment in never seen before full color details.1 vol, 60 pgs 2008 GERMANY, BERLIN ZINNFIG
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1-88260 Geza, David & Fodor, Pal OTTOMANS, HUNGARIANS & HABSBURGS IN CENTRAL EUROPE The first part of the book examines the birth anddevelopment of the Hungarian and Habsburg defencesystem. The second part examimes the Ottomanmilitary establishment. Maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 362 pgs 2000 LEIDEN, BRILL PUBLISHERS
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1-79810 Gorsline, Douglas WHAT PEOPLE WORE A visual history of dress from ancient times to20th century America, 1800 line drawings, biblio1 vol, 269 pgs BONANZA BOOKS
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1-211430 Grau, Lester and Charles K. Bartles MOUNTAIN WARFARE AND OTHER LOFTY PROBLEMS: Foreign Mountain Combat Veterans Discuss Movement And Maneuver, Training And Resupply The United States has been in a mountain war in Afghanistan for almost a decade. Other nations have different, extensive experience in training and conduction mountain combat. Chapters include small and large unit actions, reconnaissance, artillery, small arms fire, logistics, communications, medicine and aviation. Much experience is drawn from Soviet efforts in Afghanistan during the 1980s, and modern Russian army training. The text is complemented by numerous maps and diagrams.1 vol, 192 pgs 2016 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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2-980042 Gravett, Christopher KNIGHT:Noble Warrior of England Compilation of WARRIOR 48, 35, 58, 104 new intro.1 vol, 228 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-44290 Guest, Ken and Denise BRITISH BATTLES (57) battles from the Anglo-Saxon wars to the Stuart uprising are depicted, about half are from the ECW period, all are in full color with battle maps, re-enactment photos, a very nice book.1 vol, 208 pgs 1997 LONDON, HARPER & COLLINS
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1-201680 Hall, Major Mike WITH TRUMPET DRUM AND FIFE: A Short Treatise Covering the Rise and Fall of Military Musical Instruments on the Battlefield The book guides you from the Ancient World to the modern day exploring the origins, developments, and importance of signaling instruments within the context of land battles.

Mike Hall's personal knowledge and experiences of being a Senior Drum Major in the Coldstream Guards add polish and credulity to the content. Reading through the book you will uncover a mine of interesting information about the evolution of Drum and Fife duty, the historical roles of the Drum Major General and the Trumpet Major, status and pecking order of musicians within the military, and the role of the boy drummer.1 vol, 114 pgs 2012
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1-231410 Harrison, Richard THE SOVIET ARMY'S HIGH COMMANDS IN WAR AND PEACE: 1941-1992 The vast distances of the Eastern Front forced the WWII Soviet political-military leadership to resort to new organizational expedients in order to control operations along the extended front. Five high commands, responsible for two or more fronts (army groups) and sometimes one or more fleets, were created along the northwestern, western, southwestern, and North Caucasus strategic directions during 1941-42. However, the highly unfavorable strategic situation during the first year of the war, as well as interference in day-to-day operations by Stalin, severely limited the high commands' effectiveness. As a consequence, the high commands were abolished in mid-1942 and replaced by the more flexible system of supreme command representatives at the front. A High Command of Soviet Forces in the Far East was established in 1945 and oversaw the Red Army's highly effective campaign against Japanese forces in Manchuria.

The Far Eastern High Command was briefly resurrected in 1947 as a response to the tense situation along the Korean peninsula and the ongoing civil war in China, but was abolished in 1953, soon after Stalin's death. Growing tensions with China brought about the recreation of the Far Eastern High Command in 1979, followed a few years later by the appearance of new high commands in Europe and South Asia. However, these new high commands did not long survive the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 and were abolished a year later. The book relies almost exclusively on Soviet and post-communist archival and other sources and is the first unclassified treatment of this subject in any country, East or West.1 vol, 48 pgs 2022 US, CASEMATE ACADEMIC
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1-235700 Hart, Clive THE RISE AND FALL OF THE MEDIEVAL KNIGHT Seeks to understand the world of the medieval knight by studying their origins, accomplishments, and eventual decline. Also examines the equine half of the partnership, from an author who practices the arts of horsemanship on a daily basis, including combat with sword and lance. This insight opens up the world of the mounted knight, and importantly and uniquely, challenges the perception of what he and his horse could really do as a fearsome weapon of war.1 vol, 288 pgs 2023 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-190560 Hartley, Janet RUSSIA, 1762-1825 The author explores the development of Russian military power with reference to state-building and the cost to society. Hartley ends her book with a discussion of the military colonies .1 vol, 332 pgs 2009 US, PRAGER PUBLISHERS
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1-198120 Hattendorf, John B THE OXFORD ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MARITIME HISTORY Covers the entire history of seafaring, from ancient Egyptian shipbuilders to Viking sea-raiders, from Nelson and the Napoleonic Wars to the voyages of Cheng Ho, from the European conquerors of the New World to the nuclear submarines and supertankers of today. Placing maritime affairs in their larger historical context, the Encyclopedia shows how seafaring has both reflected and influenced the major economic, cultural, military, and political developments in world history.

In four volumes and nearly 1,000 articles by an international group of historians and naval officers, the Encyclopedia offers a uniquely integrated approach, emphasizing the connections between maritime history and many related fields, including naval history, shipbuilding, navigation and scientific instrumentation, maritime art and literature, commerce and economics, exploration and maritime geography, oceanography and hydrology, and international maritime law. In so doing, the Encyclopedia provides, in a single reference work, a wealth of information that can otherwise be found only with the help of an extensive library.

Alphabetical organization, intelligible writing, plentiful illustrations, cross-references, bibliographies, a synoptic outline, and topical index included.4 vol, 2912 pgs 2007 US, OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
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2-24290 Haythornthwaite, Philip J. INVINCIBLE GENERALS Profiles of five commanders who changed warfare in 17th-18th century. Gustavus Adolphus, Marlborough, Frederick the Great, George Washington, and Wellington. B/w photos & drawings, maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 240 pgs 1992 BLOOMINGTON, UNIV INDIANA
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1-203130 Heathcote, T.A. THE MILITARY IN BRITISH INDIA: The Development of British Land Forces in South Asia 1600-1947 Examines British rule in South Asia and the military's position in the constitution of British India. By placing these conflicts clearly in their local context, his account moves away from the Euro-centric approach of many writers on British imperial military history. It provides a greater understanding not only of the history of the British Indian Army but also of the Indian experience, which had such a formative an effect on the British Army itself. This new edition has been fully revised and given appropriate illustrations.1 vol, 288 pgs 2013 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-46980 Hildinger, Erich WARRIORS OF THE STEPPES An account of the campaigns/battles of the Steppe peoples, from the Huns/Goths of the Roman Empire to Mongols of the 16th/17th century, 40 illust.1 vol, 336 pgs 2001 NY,
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1-28730 Hogg, Ian V. FORTRESS:A History of Military Defence 8.5x11, covers the history of fortifications from Medieval to WWII, glossary, index.1 vol, 160 pgs 1975 NY, ST. MARTINS PRESS
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1-42410 Horsfield, John ART OF LEADERSHIP IN WAR, THE:Royal Navy 1800-1945 Contributions to Military History #21: study of British Naval leadership and its development, chapter notes, extensive biblio, index.1 vol, 240 pgs 1980 WESTPORT, GREENWOOD PRESS
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4-21310 Hughes, Major-General B.P. FIREPOWER:Weapons effectivness on the battlefield Covers 1630-1850, classic work, b/w illust, charts, diagrams, maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 1 pgs 1974 NY, CHARLES SCRIVNER
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1-204180 Janin, Hunt and Ursula Carlson MERCENARIES in Medieval and Renaissance Europe In medieval and Renaissance Europe, mercenaries -- professional soldiers who fought for money or other rewards -- played violent, colorful, international roles in warfare.

In this book a large number of vignettes portray their activities in Western Europe over a period of nearly 900 years, from the Merovingian mercenaries of 752 through the Thirty Years' War and 1648. Intended as an introduction to the subject and drawing heavily on contemporary first-person accounts, the book creates a vivid but balanced mosaic of the many thousands of mercenaries who were hired to fight for various employers.

includes appendices, chronology, notes, bibliography, and index.
1 vol, 220 pgs 2014 US, McFARLAND & COMPANY
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2-90010 Joregensen, Christer et al FIGHTING TECHNIQUES OF THE ORIENTAL WORLD: 1200-1854 Divided into five sections, the text examines the components of the oriental army: the soldier, the equipment, how it was used, tactics and strategy, siege warfare, and naval warfare.1 vol, 256 pgs 2008 US, THOMAS DUNNE
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1-32700 Keegan, John THE PRICE OF ADMIRALITY-the evoltion of naval war. The evolution of naval combat from Nelson to the present. B/w illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 292 pgs 1989 NEW YORK, VIKING PRESS
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1-81350 Kistler, John WAR ELEPHANTS Elephants have fought in armies for more thanthree thousand years, this is the story of theirrole in the history of warfare, 40+ b/w illust,biblio, index.1 vol, 352 pgs 2005 US, PRAGER PUBLISHING
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2-81350 Kistler, John WAR ELEPHANTS Elephants have fought in armies for more thanthree thousand years, this is the story of theirrole in the history of warfare, 40+ b/w illust,biblio, index.1 vol, 352 pgs 2007 US, UNIV OF NEBRASKA
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1-210610 Knight, Ian MARCHING TO THE DRUMS: Eyewitness Accounts of Battle from the Crimea to the Siege of Mafeking This collection of first-hand accounts, originally featured in turn-of-the-century magazine that was popular during the heyday of empire, provide a vivid and sometimes shocking insight into the brutal realities of warfare for the 19th Century British imperial soldier. Includes cavalry charges at Balaklava and Omdurman, overwhelming odds at Rorke's Drift, and pivotal conflicts as the Sikh Wars, the Crimean War, the Afghan Wars, the Anglo-Zulu War, China, the Sudan, and South Africa.1 vol, 288 pgs 2016 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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2-26460 Koch, H.W. RISE OF MODERN WARFARE, THE 9x12, good overview of the subject, 100's of b/w & color illust, maps, index.1 vol, 256 pgs 1982 NY, CRESENT BOOKS
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1-66570 Kolenda, Christopher editor LEADERSHIP:The Warrior's Art Essays on leadership from Alexander the Great to WWII, biblio, index1 vol, 320 pgs 2001 US, ARMY WAR COLLEGE
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1-219160 Konstam, Angus THE PIRATE WORLD: A History of the Most Notorious Sea Robbers Explores the pirate world and includes color images and specially commissioned maps throughout. Often romanticized in print and on the silver screen, real-life pirates were a brutal menace that plagued the high seas. In this book, Angus Konstam separates myth from reality, tracing the history of piracy through the centuries, from the pirates who plagued the Ancient Egyptians to the Viking raids and on to the era of privateers. He discusses the so-called 'Golden Age of Piracy' and colorful characters such as Blackbeard and Captain Kidd, before examining the West's initial encounters with Eastern pirates off the Chinese coast and the phenomenon of the modern pirate.1 vol, 336 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-980033 Konstam, Angus SCOURGE OF THE SEAS:Buccaneers, Pirates & Privat's Author tells the story of piracy from the 17th Century to the early 19th Century, color and b/w illustrations throughout.0 vol, 224 pgs 2007 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISH'NG
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1-236440 Konstram, Angus 100 GREATEST BATTLES A concise introduction to some of the greatest battles in world history, from the iconic encounters of the ancient world such as Thermopylae and Cannae, through to the major clashes of the 20th century epitomized by Stalingrad and Khe Sanh. Each battle receives an pre-battle overview, the result of the battle, consequences for the winners and losers, and a battle illustration.

It includes great naval engagements such as Salamis, Trafalgar, Jutland, and Midway; pivotal land battles that decided the fate of nations, such as Hastings, Yorktown, Gettysburg, and the Somme; and the impact of the new dimension of aerial warfare in the 20th century at Pearl Harbor, the Battle of Britain, dropping the the atomic bomb over Hiroshima.1 vol, 224 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-88423 Kostova, Svetlozra RULERS OF THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE 9x12, packed with color plates/illust and drawingsof the Sultans of the Osman Gazi Dynasty, detailedaccounts of 20+ Sultans.1 vol, 192 pgs 2004 BULGARIA, KIBEA PRESS
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1-211090 Krone, Joe BATTLES BEFORE GUNPOWDER: 30 Battles 451 to 1486 Examines 30 battles from Chalons (451) to Bosworth Field (1486), providing background and description of the battle, short biography of the commanders, a diagram of the field, and orders of battle to allow gamers to re-fight them using any rules system.1 vol, 146 pgs 2016 US, WINGED HUSSAR PUBLISHING
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1-49250 Layriz, Lt. Col Otfried MECHANICAL TRACTION IN WAR First published in 1900 this is an analysis of theuse mechanical traction in war during the Franco-Prussian, Russo-Turkish & South African conflicts,b/w drawings, charts, tables.1 vol, 102 pgs 1973 LONDON, DAVID & CHARLES
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1-235840 Lepage, Jean-Denis DICTIONARY OF FORTIFICATIONS: An Illustrated Glossary of Castles, Forts, and Other Defensive Works from Antiquity to the Present Day Glossary of over 1,200 terms relating to fortifications through the ages. Drawn from many languages besides English, each has at least a concise definition or description, while more significant entries take the form of short articles. Many are accompanied by a clear sketch, diagram, cross-section, floor plan or map skillfully executed by the author himself. In all there are over 400 of these black and white illustrations. Although the glossary is organized alphabetically (from Abatis to Zwischenwiderstandnet), cross references allow the reader to easily follow themes of interest through the book.

Also provides an overview of the historical development of fortifications from prehistory to the present day. A further chapter outlines the concomitant development of siege warfare over the same long span, detailing the evolution of siege engines and tactics used to overcome fortifications. 1 vol, 0 pgs 2023 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-88290 Lev, Yaacov editor WAR & SOCIETY IN THE EASTERN MEDIT'NEAN 600-1400AD Study of the wars of the Arab conquests, Seljukinvasion, Crusades & Mongol incursions. Synthesisof trends in military technology during the periodB/w maps/illust, biblio, notes, index.1 vol, 412 pgs 1996 LEIDEN, BRILL PUBLISHERS
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1-230300 MacDonald, John GREAT BATTLEFIELDS OF THE WORLD Oversized 8.5x11 inches, with 30 three-dimensional computer graphic maps covering famous battles, from Cannae to Dien Bien Phu. Plus gazetteer.1 vol, 200 pgs 1985 NY, COLLIER BOOKS
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1-81770 Machiavelli, Niccolo translated by Henry Neville ART OF WAR, THE Considered his most important work, it remains anauthoritative treatise on the fundementals ofwarfare.1 vol, 224 pgs 2006 MINELOA, DOVER PUBLICATIO
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1-79620 Macintyre, Donald and Bathe, Basil MAN-OF-WAR: A HISTORY OF THE COMBAT VESSAL Illustrated history of combat vessels from ancientto modern. 300+ illust. & photos, many in color.1 vol, 272 pgs 1968 US, MCGRAW-HILL
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1-223490 Mann, Gurinder Singh The British & the Sikhs - Discovery, Warfare and Friendship c1700-1900 The Sikh Confederacy consisting of military units or Misls rose from the ashes of the crumbling Mughal Empire in the Eighteenth century. As a result, under the leadership of General Baghel Singh they conquered the Red Fort of Delhi in 1783 leading to the Sikh Empire being formed in the Punjab under Maharajah Ranjit Singh in 1801. During this time the East India Company also expanded its frontiers and territories, witnessing the rise and the progression of the Sikhs. This was coupled with the influx of Christian Missionaries who came to convert the Sikhs into the British way of thinking. 8 pp color section and 23 b/w images

The two Empires were destined to clash and the Anglo Sikh Wars of 1845-1849 witnessed some of the bloodiest battles Victoria's Britain fought, with major losses on both sides. The annexation of the Punjab led to the employment of the Sikhs into the British Indian Army. This led to the Sikhs becoming part of many British campaigns, including their major contributions in the First and Second World Wars.

This book weaves the reader through anecdotes and important events highlighting the relationship between the British and the Sikhs which exists to this day. In this deeply researched book, Mann uses rare anecdotes to provide recognition to early descriptions from British administrators, writers and illustrators who depicted the history of the Sikhs and the land of the Punjab. The book is also supplemented with a number of Anglo Sikh treaties which determined relations in the Nineteenth century.
1 vol, 112 pgs 2020 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-231180 Mann, Gurinder Singh THE RISE OF THE SIKH SOLDIER: The Sikh Warrior Through the Ages, c1700-1900 Considers the rise of military methods from the time of the Gurus and what the tenth preceptor Guru Gobind Singh was trying to achieve with the formation of the Khalsa or fraternity of the pure. The development of soldiers during the testing time of the Misl or Confederacy period considers the role of Jassa Singh Ahluwalia and Charat Singh Sukerchakia. while the formation of the Sikh Empire in the 19th century considers the role of Maharajah Ranjit Singh and his notorious warriors Akali Phula Singh and Hari Singh Nalwa. Underrepresented female warriors like Sahib Kaur and Sada Kaur are also given coverage to reflect their importance in Sikh history. Includes color sections, 10 maps, and b/w images.

The change in military methods of the Sikhs is discussed from the predominately favored cavalry, to the Europeanization of the Sikh Army and the deployment of Sikhs in campaigns during the time of the British Indian Army. The Anglo Sikh Wars of (1845-1846) and (1848-1849) are given adequate consideration in terms of the military tactics used by both the British and the Sikhs.1 vol, 290 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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2-45600 Marcus, G J A NAVAL HISTORY OF ENGLAND-The Formative Years 1 vol, 494 pgs 1961 BOSTON, LITTLE-BROWN CO.
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1-194660 Matheny, Michael R. Carrying The War To The Enemy Surprising new evidence of operational art among US commanders in World War II and includes 23 b/w illustrations and maps.

Military commanders turn tactics into strategic victory by means of 'operational art,' the knowledge and creative imagination commanders and staff employ in designing, synchronizing, and conducting battles and major operations to achieve strategic goals. Until now, historians of military theory have generally agreed that modern operational art developed between the first and second world wars in Germany and the Soviet Union, not in the United State. Some have even claimed that US forces struggled in World War II because their commanders had no systematic understanding of operational art.

Matheny believes previous studies have not appreciated the evolution of US military thinking at the operational level. Although they may rightly point to the US Army's failure to modernize or develop a sophisticated combined arms doctrine during the interwar years, they focus too much on technology or tactical doctrine. In his revealing account, Matheny shows that it was at the operational level, particularly in mounting joint and combined operations, that senior American commanders excelled-and laid a foundation for their country's victory in World War II.

Matheny draws on archival materials from military educational institutions, planning documents, and operational records of World War II campaigns. Examining in detail the development of American operational art as land, sea, and air power matured in the twentieth century, he shows that, contrary to conventional wisdom, US war colleges educated and trained commanders during the interwar years specifically for the operational art they employed in World War II.

After 1945, in the face of nuclear warfare, the American military largely abandoned operational art. But since the Vietnam War, US commanders have found operational art increasingly important as they pursue modern global and expeditionary warfare requiring coordination among multiple service branches and the forces of allied countries. 1 vol, 320 pgs 2011 US, UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA PRESS
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1-200710 Matthew, Laura and Oudijk, Miche; editors INDIAN CONQUISTADORS -- Indigenous Allies in the Conquest of MesoAmerica The conquest of the New World would hardly have been possible if the invading Spaniards had not allied themselves with the indigenous population. This book takes into account the role of native peoples as active agents in the Conquest through a review of new sources and more careful analysis of known but under-studied materials that demonstrate the overwhelming importance of native allies in both conquest and colonial control.

In Indian Conquistadors, leading scholars offer the most comprehensive look to date at native participation in the conquest of Mesoamerica. The contributors examine pictorial, archaeological, and documentary evidence spanning three centuries, including little-known eyewitness accounts from both Spanish and native documents, paintings (lienzos) and maps (mapas) from the colonial period, and a new assessment of imperialism in the region before the Spanish arrival.

This new research shows that the Tlaxcalans, the most famous allies of the Spanish, were far from alone. Not only did native lords throughout Mesoamerica supply arms, troops, and tactical guidance, but tens of thousands of warriors-Nahuas, Mixtecs, Zapotecs, Mayas, and others-spread throughout the region to participate with the Spanish in a common cause.

By offering a more balanced account of this dramatic period, this book calls into question traditional narratives that emphasize indigenous peoples' roles as auxiliaries rather than as conquistadors in their own right. Enhanced with twelve maps and more than forty illustrations.1 vol, 320 pgs 2012 US, UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA PRESS
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2-200710 Matthew, Laura and Oudijk, Miche; editors INDIAN CONQUISTADORS -- Indigenous Allies in the Conquest of MesoAmerica The conquest of the New World would hardly have been possible if the invading Spaniards had not allied themselves with the indigenous population. This book takes into account the role of native peoples as active agents in the Conquest through a review of new sources and more careful analysis of known but under-studied materials that demonstrate the overwhelming importance of native allies in both conquest and colonial control.

In Indian Conquistadors, leading scholars offer the most comprehensive look to date at native participation in the conquest of Mesoamerica. The contributors examine pictorial, archaeological, and documentary evidence spanning three centuries, including little-known eyewitness accounts from both Spanish and native documents, paintings (lienzos) and maps (mapas) from the colonial period, and a new assessment of imperialism in the region before the Spanish arrival.

This new research shows that the Tlaxcalans, the most famous allies of the Spanish, were far from alone. Not only did native lords throughout Mesoamerica supply arms, troops, and tactical guidance, but tens of thousands of warriors-Nahuas, Mixtecs, Zapotecs, Mayas, and others-spread throughout the region to participate with the Spanish in a common cause.

By offering a more balanced account of this dramatic period, this book calls into question traditional narratives that emphasize indigenous peoples' roles as auxiliaries rather than as conquistadors in their own right. Enhanced with twelve maps and more than forty illustrations
1 vol, 320 pgs 2007 US, UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA PRESS
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1-62420 Mayer, LA SARECENIC HERALDRY A fully documented armorial roll of Saracenic sultans and emirs covering Syria, Palestine and Egypt from the end of the crusades to the Ottoman conquest, 70+ plates, biblio, index.1 vol, 390 pgs 2000 UK, OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRS
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1-195910 McGaugh, Scott BATTLEFIELD ANGELS: Saving Lives Under Enemy Fire From Valley Forge to Afghanistan Author, journalist, and USS Midway Museum spokesman Scott McGaugh reveals the riveting stories of the men and women who save lives on the front lines in Battlefield Angels. Told from the point of view of the unsung heroes who slide into bomb craters and climb into blazing ships, this unique look at medicine in the trenches traces the history of the military medical corps and the contributions it has made to America's health, for example, emergency medevac helicopters, hospital designs, and contagious disease prevention. McGaugh also details how the military medical corps has adopted medical science discoveries, field tested them in battle, adapted them, and proved their value.1 vol, 304 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-201040 McNab, Chris AMERICA'S ELITE: US Special Forces from the American Revolution to the Present Day America's Elites takes the reader through some of the most dramatic special forces operations in US history, from sniping British commanders during the Revolutionary War to Riverine incursions in the Mekong Delta in Vietnam, and from demolition missions on D-Day to the SEAL assault on Osama bin Laden's compound in 2011. Training and selection procedures are explained in detail, and the book also describes some of the technologies that have separated regular soldiers from their Special Forces counterparts. Illustrated throughout with striking photography and artworks, America's Elites forms the most comprehensive and visually impressive single-volume guide to US Special Forces available.

Contents

* Introduction
* Chapter 1: Colonial and Civil War Warriors
* Chapter 2: Elite Troops of World War II
* Chapter 3: Vietnam and Cold War Special Forces
* Chapter 4: The post-Vietnam Special Operations Forces 1975-2000
* Chapter 5: New Wars
1 vol, 376 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-222040 McNab, Chris THE GREAT BEAR AT WAR: The Russian and Soviet Army, 1917-Present From the chaos of the civil war to the political maneuvering of the Cold War, Russia's armed forces have shaped the future not only of Russia but of countless other countries around the globe. The Great Bear at War: The Russian and Soviet Army, 1917-Present explores the development and struggles of Soviet and Russian armed forces across the numerous conflicts which mark its history.

It charts the great historical events that have defined the Red/Russian Army, especially World War II and the Cold War, but also the post-communist insurgencies and wars in which the Russian military has redeveloped its outlook and mission. The post-Soviet development of the Russian military into a modern force is explored in detail, including its controversial campaigns in Chechnya (1999-2009), Georgia (2008), and Ukraine (from 2014).

Sewn into the narrative are details about the equipment, uniforms, training, service conditions and weaponry of the Soviet/Russian soldiers, bringing personal experience and technological context to the broader history. At a time when the world is closely focused upon Russian military behaviour, The Great Bear at War is both timely and fascinating.1 vol, 384 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-192260 McNabb, Chris Warriors of the World: The Native American Warrior 1500 AD - 1900 AD This illustrated book examines the various tribes that fought both themselves and the various European colonizers across the North American continent, and how the equipment and training of the braves within each tribe developed over time. From the first contact tribes in New England to the remote tribes of the Northwest, the book examines the significant differences between how warriors actually fought, the equipment they used to fight, and the reason why such different combat techniques were used. It also demonstrates the effects of European and American technology on how Native American braves waged war.

With detailed color illustrations and fact-filled accompanying text, Warriors of the World is the essential guide for any enthusiast for the period.

1 vol, 224 pgs 2010 US, THOMAS DUNN BOOKS
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1-213630 Melvin, Mungo SEVASTOPOL'S WARS: Crimea from Potemkin to Putin Founded by Catherine the Great, the maritime city of Sevastopol has been fought over for centuries. Crucial battles of the Crimean War were fought on the hills surrounding the city, and the memory of this stalwart defense inspired those who fruitlessly battled the Germans during World War II. Twice the city has faced complete obliteration yet twice it has risen, phoenix-like, from the ashes.

This volume explores how Sevastopol became the crucible of conflict over three major engagements - the Crimean War, the Russian Civil War, and World War II - witnessing the death and destruction of countless armies yet creating the indomitable 'spirit of Sevastopol.' Weaves together first-hand interviews, detailed operational reports, and battle analysis.1 vol, 800 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-938021 Miranda, Joseph STRATEGY & TACTICS QUARTERLY #21: Byzantium w/ Map Poster The Byzantine Empire dominated the Eastern Mediterranean from the Fall of Rome in AD 476 to the final siege of Constantinople 1453. This new STQ covers a millennium of conflict, controversy and civilization. It analyses of strategies and tactics, covers wars big and small, and profiles of personalities such as the great general Belisarius.

There's a parade of emperors from Justinian who brought the Empire to its high point to Constantine XI and his last stand at Constantinople. The impact of the conflict between Christianity, Islam, and the Crusaders is also included, as well as the rise of new states such as the Kievan Rus. There are numerous lessons for war and peace in the 21st century, as well as reviews of media and games covering the Empire. Includes numerous maps, diagrams, and a poster showing a thousand years of Empire.1 vol, 116 pgs 2023 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-210720 Mott, Christopher FORMLESS EMPIRE, THE: A Short History of Diplomacy and Warfare in Central Asia Central Asia, a vast region extending from eastern Russia and across Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgystan, Mongolia, and western China, has its own tradition of foreign policy rooted in the ancient nomadic culture of many of its peoples as well as the region's distinctive geography. From the thundering hooves of Mongol or Cossack cavalry across the steppes to the clanking of tanks on parade in Moscow or Beijing, elements of this system still cast a shadow on the region at the heart of Earth's largest continent.

By tracing the evolution of Central Asian warfare and diplomacy through a series of historical examples, ranging from the ancient Xiongnu people and medieval Mongol Empire to the fall of the Soviet Union, historian Christopher Mott argues that the original system of informal relationships, indirect rule, and rapid military movement did not entirely fade from the region with the eclipse of the nomadic powers during the Middle Ages. In fact, many states like China, Iran, and Russia had already been influenced by nomadic people, and in so doing adapted their own diplomatic and military policies accordingly.

The book demonstrates that regional histories can show us the variety of political possibilities in the past and how they were adapted to changing circumstances-a point made even more important by the rapid changes facing global security and new forms of empire building. 1 vol, 256 pgs 2015 US, WESTHOLME PUBLISHING
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1-19220 Myatt, Frederick BRITISH INFANTRY, THE:1660-1945 The Evolution Of A Fighting Force, biblio, index.1 vol, 227 pgs 1983 POOLE, BLANDFORD PRESS
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1-78520 Nafziger, George F. and Walton, Mark W. ISLAM AT WAR: A HISTORY A history from the beginnings of Islam to present.1 vol, 277 pgs 2003 US, PREAGER PUBLISHERS
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1-222050 Neville, Leigh THE ELITE: The A-Z of Modern Special Operations Forces Using previously unpublished images from around the world, as well as maps and illustrations, The Elite: The A-Z of Modern Special Operations Forces is the ultimate guide to the secretive world of modern Special Forces. It sends the reader back in time to operations such as Eagle Claw in Iran and the recapture of the Iranian Embassy in London and then forward to recent operations against al Shabaab and Islamic State. Entries also detail units ranging from the New Zealand SAS Group to the Polish GROM, and key individuals from Iraq counter-terrorism strategist General Stanley McChrystal to Victoria Cross recipient SASR Corporal Mark Donaldson.

Answering questions such as how much the latest four-tube night vision goggles worn by the SEALs in Zero Dark Thirty cast, what types of parachutes are used to covertly parachute into a target location, and if Special Forces still use HALO jumps, this book is the definitive single-source guide to the world's elite Special Forces.1 vol, 384 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-231190 Nichols, Alistair THE SOLDIERS ARE DRESSED IN RED: The Quiberon Expedition of 1795 and the Counter-Revolution in Brittany Provides a comprehensive account of the 1795 joint expedition of French emigres in specially raised military unit and British Navy and Army who came ashore in Quiberon Bay, south-eastern Brittany. Their mission was to support the chouans who were revolting against the Republican French government. Drawing on memoirs, archival material and historical works it seeks to place the expedition within the context of wider events and describe how it was affected by the planning process as well as concurrent events and priorities. Personal and political capacity, ambition, rivalry and co-operation all played their part in affecting events, along with the weather and chance.1 vol, 290 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-83870 Nolan, Louis Edward CAVALRY:Its History & Tactics First published in 1853 it had a major impact on Cavalry in the ACW and thru WWI; drawing on the changes from the Napoleonic Wars and India this is much a 1st hand account, Nolan died at Balaklava.1 vol, 256 pgs 2006 US, WESTHOLME PUBLISHING
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2-14360 Norman, A.V.B. and Pottinger, Don ENGLISH WEAPONS AND WARFARE 449-1660 A skillful survey of weapons and warfare from the Anglo-Saxon's to the founding of a Regular Army. B/w line drawings, index.1 vol, 224 pgs 1992 LONDON, ARMS & ARMOUR
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1-90260 Oman, Charles W.C. BYZANTINE EMPIRE, THE Classic account, and though dated, still presents a detailed account of Byzantine from its 4th century founding to its end. Numerous b/w illust, list of Emperors, index.1 vol, 364 pgs 2008 US, WESTHOLME PUBLISHING
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1-210080 Ortner, Dr Christian and Fichtenbauer, Peter A HISTORY OF THE AUSTRIAN ARMY: from Maria Theresa to the Present Day The armed forces and the armies that have been formed, deployed and sent to war throughout Austria's history - encompassing, as it has, a range of territorial dimensions and changing political structures - reflect better than any other institution on the political developments within the nation. The armed and 'uniformly' equipped soldier still stands as the embodiment of the state's monopoly on the use of force and the uniform itself is of particular importance in this respect because it identifies him as a member of a very special fellowship. The 'Emperor's Coat', which often comes up in a historical context, has long since been supplanted by the uniform of the Republic but this still remains the most prominent distinguishing feature separating the soldier from the civilian population, and from members of other armies.

The development of the uniforms of Austria's soldiers spans more than three hundred years. Breaks and pauses in the design of the soldiers' dress were the result of adjusting to the practicalities of duty and battle requirements but also of maintaining a pleasing appearance and observing fashion trends. On the other hand, there were efforts to retain continuity and traditions, which in some cases have survived the passage of centuries and are still visible today.

Now, for the first time, the development and complexity of Austria's uniforms, previously known only to aficionados, is opened up to a wider audience in a publication that includes more than 300 original illustrations of uniforms from the 18th century to the present. This book presents pictorial documentation of the appearance of Austrian soldiers throughout the period with the support of essays on Austria's military history. The particularly well-executed illustrations by renowned artists come from the extensive archives of the Heeresgeschichtliche Museum in Vienna and are presented to the general public here for the first time.1 vol, 304 pgs 2015 AUSTRIA, VERLAG MILITARIA
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1-196360 Pegler, Martin OUT OF NOWHERE: A History of the Military Sniper, from the Sharpshooter to Afghanistan The sniper is probably the most feared specialist warrior and the most efficient killer on the battlefield. Endlessly patient and highly skilled, once he has you in his crosshairs, your chances of survival are slim. This revised edition of Out of Nowhere provides a comprehensive history of the sniper, giving insights into all aspects of his life; his training tactics, equipment and the psychology of sniping are examined in the context of the major wars of modern times - including the American Civil War, both world wars, the Vietnam War and the ongoing conflict in Afghanistan. First-hand accounts from veteran snipers demonstrate their skill and extraordinary courage and show why they are still such a vital part of any war.

Contents
* Acknowledgments and Foreword
* The Sniper in Perspective
* The Rifleman Emerges
* American Civil War and European Wars 1854-1914
* The First World War, the watershed, 1914-1916
* The First World War, the fight back, 1916-1930
* Russian Sniping, 1926-1945
* Germany and the war in Russia. 1941-1945
* The War against Japan, 1941-1945
* The War in Western Europe, 1940-1945
* Limited Wars, 1945-1985
* Vietnam, America's nemesis
* Into the 21st century
* Glossary, Endnotes, Bibliography, and Index1 vol, 328 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-980039 Pegler, Martin SNIPER:History of the US Marksman From the 17th century and the evolution of the rifle to the 21st century.1 vol, 304 pgs 2009 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISH'NG
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1-237290 Perrett, Bryab and General Sir Walter Walker KCB, CBE, DSO A HISTORY OF JUNGLE WARFARE: From the Earliest Days to the Battlefields of Vietnam Originally published in 1990, this reprint examines warfare in a world of dense vegetation, tangled roots, fetid mud, and swamps. The helicopter, sophisticated weaponry, and technology revolutionized military combat, but survival still depends on acute observation and listening for the slightest sound. 1 vol, 208 pgs 2023 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-203970 Perrett, Bryan WHY THE GERMANS LOST: The Rise and Fall of the Black Eagle This new and exciting publication from seasoned historian and author Bryan Perrett charts the ups and downs of the German army from the days of Frederick the Great to the dying days of World War Two. It passes through the Napoleonic period, takes in the growth of war machinery under the leadership of Clausewitz and Moltke and acquaints the reader with the various victories won against Austria in 1866 and France in 1870.

It then moves forwards into the twentieth century, following the course of the Imperial German army, its successes and ultimate failure in the Great War, its recovery in the inter-war years and its final destruction under the leadership of Hitler.

The book is written for the professional and the general reader alike in the easy, readable style that has ensured Bryan Perrett's international popularity as a military and naval historian.1 vol, 256 pgs 2013 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-231050 Perrett, Bryan WHY THE GERMANS LOST: The Rise and Fall of the Black Eagle Charts the ups and downs of the German army from the days of Frederick the Great to the dying days of WWII. It passes through the Napoleonic period, takes in the growth of war machinery under the leadership of Clausewitz and Moltke, and acquaints the reader with the various victories won against Austria in 1866 and France in 1870. It then moves forwards into the 20th century, following the course of the Imperial German army, its successes and ultimate failure in the Great War, its recovery in the inter-war years, and its final successes and destruction under the leadership of Hitler.1 vol, 256 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-24560 Peterson, Harold L. ROUND SHOT AND RAMMERS 10x11, covers all US Muzzle-loading Land Artillery from French-Indian Wars to ACW, b/w drawings.1 vol, 128 pgs 1969 NY, BONANZA BOOKS
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1-226400 Polmar, Norman and John O'Connell STRIKE FROM THE SEA: The Development and Deployment of Strategic Cruise Missiles since 1934 Covers the US Navy's Regulus missile program -- the world's first submarine weapon for attacking an enemy homeland with a nuclear warhead -- and the Soviet Navy's similar cruise missile. Prior to Regulus a few of the world's submarines had deck guns that were employed for assaulting coastal targets; indeed, the British built a class of 'submarine monitors' with large-caliber guns for attacking coastal targets.

The U.S. Navy's rapid and successful development of the Polaris Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) and budgetary constraints caused the cancellation of advanced submarine-launched cruise missiles -- the Regulus II as well as the follow-on Rigel and Triton. Submarines armed with the Regulus I missile continued on patrols in the North Pacific until mid-1964, when they were replaced on the 'deterrent' role by Polaris missile submarines. The Soviet Navy continued the development and deployment of anti-ship cruise missiles, which retained some land-attack capabilities1 vol, 240 pgs 2020 US, US NAVAL INSTITUE PRESS
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1-229720 Querengasser, Alexander CAVALRY: A Global History of Horse Soldiers Examines the many historical uses of cavalry, from prehistoric to modern times, analyzing conditions for its employment, the role of geographic and climatic factors in its use, and developments in equipment and tactics. Includes 220 color illustrations1 vol, 216 pgs 2022 GERMANY, ZEUGHAUS VERLAG
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1-196190 Rashba, Gary HOLY WARS: 3000 Years of Battles in the Holy Land Holy Wars describes 3,000 years of war in the Holy Land with the unique approach of focusing on pivotal battles or campaigns, beginning with the Israelites' capture of Jericho and ending with Israel's last full-fledged assault against Lebanon. Its 17 chapters stop along the way to examine key battles fought by the Philistines, Assyrians, Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Crusaders, and Mamluks -- the latter clash, at Ayn Jalut, comprising the first time the Mongols suffered a decisive defeat.

The modern era saw the rise of the Ottomans, and an incursion by Napoleon who only found bloody stalemate outside the walls of Akko (Acre). The Holy Land became a battlefield again in World War I when the British fought the Turks. The nation of Israel was forged in conflict during its 1948 War of Independence, and subsequently found itself in desperate combat, often against great odds, in 1956 and 1967, and then it was surprised by a massive two-pronged assault in 1973.

By focusing on the climax of each conflict, while carefully setting each stage, Holy Wars allows the reader to examine an extraordinary breadth of military history, glimpsing in one volume the evolution of warfare over the centuries as well as the enduring status of the Holy Land as a battleground.1 vol, 288 pgs 2011 US, CASEMATE PUBLISHERS
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1-226730 Rawson, Andrew BALKAN STRUGGLES: A Century of Civil War, Invasion, Communism and Genocide The Balkans witnessed several bloody conflicts during the twentieth century. New nations emerged in 1913, after 500 years of Ottoman rule, only for them to go to war just weeks later. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo in June 1914 sparked the series of events that led to the Great War. Most of the belligerents would be drawn into the region, while the post-war border changes created tensions. 12 black and white maps

Italian designs on the Balkans resulted in the occupation of Albania in March 1939, but it failed to take control of Greece over the winter of 1940-41. A German blitzkrieg quickly defeated both Yugoslavia and Greece in the spring of 1941, and the population of both countries then suffered terribly as the occupying forces encouraged collaboration and punished resistance.

The area was rife with guerrilla activity, as monarchists, nationalists and communists fought each other as often as the occupying troops. This, in turn, led to communism sweeping across most of the region in the post-war years, while Greece was taken over by a fascist regime.

Communism eventually ended, but ethnic troubles resulted in a ten-year conflict across Yugoslavia. It would be divided into Croatia, Bosnia and Kosovo, at the end of the bloodiest conflict in Europe since World War II.
1 vol, 256 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-199160 Reid, Richard WARFARE IN AFRICAN HISTORY This book examines the role of war in shaping the African state, society, and economy -- the different patterns of military organization through Africa's history; the evolution of weaponry, tactics, and strategy; and the increasing prevalence of warfare and militarism in African political and economic systems. Traces shifts in the culture and practice of war from the first millennium into the era of the external slave trades, and then into the nineteenth century, when a military revolution unfolded across much of Africa. The repercussions of that revolution, as well as the impact of colonial rule, continue to this day. The frequency of coups d'etats and civil war in Africa's recent past is interpreted in terms of the continent's deeper past.

Includes:
* The contours of violence: environment, economy, and polity in African warfare
* Arms in Africa's antiquity: patterns and systems of warfare, to the early second millennium CE
* The military foundations of state and society, to c.1600
* Destruction and construction, c.1600-c.1800
* Transformations in violence: military revolution and the 'long' nineteenth century
* Revolutions incomplete: the old and the new in the modern era.1 vol, 210 pgs 2012 UK, CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
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1-203210 Rihil, Tracey THE CATAPULT: A History The most recognized military device of ancient times and the source of continued fascination and popular appeal, the catapult represented a major shift in the conduct of warfare. The catapult which literally means a device to 'hurl [an object] across' was originally a sort of crossbow invented at the beginning of the fourth century BC in Syracuse.

Bows soon grew to the length of a modern bus, and in due course a completely new and better power source was invented. Instead of compound bows made of stretched sinew and compressed horn, the energy used to launch an object was stored in twisted ropes made of animal sinews: the torsion catapult had arrived. The torsion catapult could strike enemies at a distance with devastating effect, including shooting to and from ships, battering fortifications, and sending projectiles over walls. Catapults of all sizes became part of the regular equipment of the Roman army, and were used for centuries across the length and breadth of the empire to seize territory, and to defend it.

Ancient literary sources and the latest archaeological findings tell the story of this first machine of war. A robust formulaic design allowed a variety of machines and missiles to be used for particular battlefield conditions or military tasks. 61 b/w illust and maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 392 pgs 2012 US, WESTHOLME PUBLISHING
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2-203210 Rihil, Tracey THE CATAPULT: A History The most recognized military device of ancient times and the source of continued fascination and popular appeal, the catapult represented a major shift in the conduct of warfare. The catapult which literally means a device to 'hurl [an object] across' was originally a sort of crossbow invented at the beginning of the fourth century BC in Syracuse.

Bows soon grew to the length of a modern bus, and in due course a completely new and better power source was invented. Instead of compound bows made of stretched sinew and compressed horn, the energy used to launch an object was stored in twisted ropes made of animal sinews: the torsion catapult had arrived. The torsion catapult could strike enemies at a distance with devastating effect, including shooting to and from ships, battering fortifications, and sending projectiles over walls. Catapults of all sizes became part of the regular equipment of the Roman army, and were used for centuries across the length and breadth of the empire to seize territory, and to defend it.

Ancient literary sources and the latest archaeological findings tell the story of this first machine of war. A robust formulaic design allowed a variety of machines and missiles to be used for particular battlefield conditions or military tasks. 61 b/w illust and maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 392 pgs 2012 US, WESTHOLME PUBLISHING
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1-10510 Rodgers, W.L. NAVAL WARFARE UNDER OARS Classic study of naval strategy, tactics and ship design, from the 4th to 16th century, index.1 vol, 358 pgs 1993 ANNAPOLIS, NAVAL INST PRS
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1-201260 Ross, David VISUAL ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SHIPS An essential reference book for maritime and ship enthusiasts by providing an at-a-glance guide to more than 1200 of the most important ships from the earliest times to the present day -- from the Viking longship through the 16th century galleon to the super carriers and nuclear submarines of the 21st century. Each ship is illustrated with a profile illustration, accompanied by brief details and specifications, and vessels are arranged chronologically and by use to allow easy comparison. Timelines of design and development are also provided on many pages where appropriate, giving a sense of the history of each type of ship. Includes 1200 outstanding color illustrations.1 vol, 449 pgs 2013 UK, AMBER BOOKS
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1-203330 Ross, David THE GOLDEN AGE OF SAIL The first capital ships were intended as flagships - conspicuous in their size, flying the banner of an admiral, and acting as a lead vessel to a fleet of smaller craft. But by the end of the 16th century, their value as fighting machines encouraged the maritime countries of Europe to build more big warships.

What followed was three centuries of big-gun sailing warships, before steam power took over. The Golden Age of Sail selects the best of these vessels, from Henry Grace a Dieu, launched in 1514, through to the 19th century ironclad steam-and-sail ships, such as HMS Alexandra and Konig Wilhelm. The book devotes a spread to each featured vessel, with expert text putting each ship into its historical, military and naval context.

Throughout specifications are provided for each ship, with feature boxes outlining development and annotations pointing out particular details. Unique graphics allow the reader to compare specific features. Featuring spectacular color profile artworks, the book celebrates 100 ships from 400 years of nautical history.1 vol, 0 pgs 2013 UK, AMBER BOOKS
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1-226780 Russell, Dr Quentin Mediterranean Naval Battles That Changed the World Focusing on seven decisive naval engagements from the Greek defeat of the Persians at Salamis in the fifth century BC to the Siege of Malta during the Second World War, this book tells the story of the Mediterranean as a theater of war at sea.

Each of these fiercely fought battles was to change the balance of power and shape the course of history. Before telling the story of each battle in detail the history of the balance of naval power in the Mediterranean and the effect of the development of naval architecture and design on the outcomes is outlined: Lepanto was the last major battle fought between galleys; Navarino was the last major battle to be fought entirely by sailing ships; and Cape Matapan (where a young Duke of Edinburgh saw action) was the first operation to exploit the breaking of the Italian naval Enigma codes. The battles included are: Salamis (480 BC), Actium (31 BC), Lepanto (1571), the Nile (aka Aboukir Bay, 1798), Navarino (1827), Cape Matapan 1941 and the Siege of Malta 1940-421 vol, 256 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-193420 Sadler, John Blood on the Wave: Scotland's Sea Battles From the long oared Norse galleys that swept down through the isles and the sea lochs, to Somerled's birlinns and nyvaigs contesting with those of Godred of Man in a moonlit clash of spears, many of the fiercest battles in Scottish history have been fought at sea. Examining an array of skirmishes from the Wars of Independence to the Napoleonic Wars, the scuttling of the Imperial German Navy at Scapa Flow to the lurking threat of Second World War U-boats and nuclear submarines hunting for Soviet spy ships, John Sadler has created a brilliant, insightful and unique portrait of the Scottish war at sea.

6 x 9.25 inches, 16 pages b/w photos and illustrations.1 vol, 384 pgs 2010 UK, BIRLINN BOOKS
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2-72570 Sawyer, Ralph FIRE AND WATER A leading scholar in Chinese warfare who has also worked extensively with military and intelligence agencies, Ralph Sawyer here describes in detail the development of water-borne warfare tactics and the use of incendiary weapons -- up to and including the introduction of cannons and muskets -- as pivotal elements in turning the tides of battle in ancient China. Sawyer examines and recounts the most important clashes and epochal conflicts in which these dramatic tactics were employed over the centuries, including the extensive employment of incendiary attacks in river battles. B/w illust/maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 352 pgs 2003 BOULDER, WESTVIEW PRESS
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1-68602 Scheina, Robert LATIN AMERICA'S WARS:Vol 2 1900-2001 The most comprehensive work available on Latin American Military History, 20+ b/w illust/maps.1 vol, 530 pgs 2004 LONDON, BRASSEY'S INC
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1-79390 Schimmelpenninck, David editor REFORMING THE TSAR'S ARMY This volume examines how Imperial Russia's armedforces sought to adapt to the challenges of modernwarare from Peter the Great to the Revolution.1 vol, 374 pgs 2005 LONDON, CAMBRIDGE UNIV
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2-63202 Seymour, William BATTLES IN BRITAIN:1642-1746 vol 2 An account of all the battles 1642-1746, maps, b/willust, index, biblio.1 vol, 232 pgs 1975 NY, HIPPOCRENE BOOKS
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1-193480 Sheppard, Ruth EXTRAORDINARY HEROES - Amazing Stories of Victoria Cross and George Cross Recipients The Victoria and George Crosses are the highest military and civil decorations of the United Kingdom, awarded for gallantry. The Victoria Cross, introduced in 1856, is awarded to members of the armed forces of various Commonwealth countries for valor in the face of the enemy, while the George Cross was introduced during World War II so that civilians could also be awarded for acts of heroism, or conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme danger. There have been 1,356 Victoria Crosses awarded, and there have been 406 recipients of the George Cross since 1940.

In November 2010 a major new gallery opened at the Imperial War Museum London, with the world's largest collection of Victoria Crosses, belonging to Lord Ashcroft, went on display for the first time alongside the Imperial War Museum's existing collection of both Victoria Crosses and George Crosses. The Lord Ashcroft Gallery tells the stories of those men and women who were awarded medals for gallantry and brings to life the experiences of those who fought, served and died in the line of duty, whether on the front line or on the home front. This book reveals the fear and danger faced and overcome by all these ordinary men and women who became extraordinary heroes. 1 vol, 120 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-73160 Smith, Digby PRUSSIAN ARMY TO 1815, THE 6x9, 100+ b/w & color illust highlight this studyof the Prussian Army from 1571 to 1815, detailsthe 'colors/standards' of each regiment, majorityof the illust seen here for the first time.1 vol, 350 pgs 2004 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-74850 Soar, Hugh CROOKED STICK, THE:History of the Longbow The complete story of this legendary weapon from its earliest use. The author a specialist on this weapon uses primary and secondary sources, 80 b/w illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 224 pgs 2004 US, WESTHOLME PUBLISHING
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1-205990 Somogyi, Gyozo HUNGARIAN MILITARY FLAGS The story of the military flags of Hungary drawn in this book by the Kossuth-prize winning author represents the history of Hungary from 800 AD until today in three distinct eras:

* Ancient Hungarian flags (800-1000) extending from the depiction of the Turul totem animal on the main standard of the Atilla clans to the red and silver striped coats of arms of the ruling Arpad-dynasty.
* Kingdom of Hungary (1000-1800) with its Christian symbolism. The main flag motives of this era: the red-silver Arpad stripes, the apostolic double cross on top of a green triple mound over a red background and the figure of Virgin Mary, Our Lady of the Hungarians.
* End of the 18th century, when the three-color banner, the Hungarian national tricolor was born, using the red, silver and green colors of the national coat of arms. Its variants mean the Hungarian flag; the state flag if decorated with the coat of arms, national flag without the coat of arms and a military flag with the colors placed in a wolf tooth pattern.

Very little text. Cover-to-cover color illustrations with captions in Hungarian and English. Series presents the military culture, weaponry and warfare spanning various historical periods. 1 vol, 68 pgs 2014 HUNGARY
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1-206000 Somogyi, Gyozo THE ARMY OF KING MATTHIAS 1458-1526 Uniform guide to Hungary's Army of King Mathias 1458-1526.

Very little text. Cover-to-cover color illustrations with captions in Hungarian and English. Series presents the military culture, weaponry, and warfare spanning various historical periods. 1 vol, 84 pgs 2014 HUNGARY
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1-206010 Somogyi, Gyozo THE ARMY OF TRANSYLVANIA 1559-1690 The Hungarian state, founded in 896 AD, became the Christian Kingdom of Hungary from 1000 AD on. It covered the entire area of the Carpathian basin, including uniting with Croatia under the holy crown, until 1920.

This book in the series covers the uniforms of the Army of Transylvania 1559-1690.

Very little text. Cover-to-cover color illustrations with captions in Hungarian and English. Series presents the military culture, weaponry, and warfare spanning various historical periods.1 vol, 80 pgs 2014 HUNGARY
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1-206020 Somogyi, Gyozo THE HUNGARIAN MILITARY 1768-1848 Hungarian military uniforms 1768-1848.

Very little text. Cover-to-cover color illustrations with captions in Hungarian and English. Series presents the military culture, weaponry, and warfare spanning various historical periods. 1 vol, 88 pgs 2014 HUNGARY
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1-62630 Steele, Ian K. WARPATHS:Invasions of North America Covers the periods 1565-1684, 1687-1748 and 1748-1765, study of the European conquest of North America, maps/illust, chpt notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 282 pgs 1995 NY, OXFORD UNIVERSITY
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2-62630 Steele, Ian K. WARPATHS:Invasions of North America Covers the periods 1565-1684, 1687-1748 and 1748-1765, study of the European conquest of NorthAmerica, maps/illust, chpt notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 282 pgs 1994 NY, OXFORD UNIVERSITY
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1-88230 Stevens, Carol RUSSIA'S WARS OF EMERGENCE 1460-1730 Putting Peter the Great's military success into historical perspective the author examines the growth of Russia and its Army. Includes a glossary maps, biblio, index and comprehensive chronology.1 vol, 352 pgs 2007 UK, PEARSON LONGMAN PUBS
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1-62150 Stevens, Joseph E. AMERICA'S NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD PARKS:A Guide Contains thirty-eight chapters covering each parkin the National Park System, (52) maps portraytroop movement, b/w photos/drawings, index1 vol, 336 pgs 1990 NORMAN, UNIV OF OKLAHOMA
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1-81960 Subramanian, Lakshmi MEDIEVAL SEAFARERS OF INDIA 1500-1800 Nice little book, not a lot of 'military stuff' but snippets here & there, the appendices are worth the price as is the cover art.1 vol, 152 pgs 2005 INDIA, ROLI BOOKS
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1-195001 Summerfield, Dr Stephen editor SMOOTHBORE ORDNANCE JOURNAL VOL 1 This new journal covers the artillery and military engineering from the 30 Years War to the Franco-Prussian War and includes six pages of color illustrations and many b/w illust/drawings.

The debut issue has two main themes: Horse Artillery from Contemporary Texts, and, Ordnance Texts in Context

Theme One - Horse Artillery from Contemporary Texts
The use of horse artillery still cause a great deal of debate even today. These translations and extracts from 18th and 19th century contemporary texts.

* Smola (1827) translated by Digby Smith compares the horse artillery of different countries to the Cavalry Artillery of Austria. [SOJ 1(01)

* Hoyer (1798) translated by Geert van Uythoven gives a historical context for the development of horse artillery.

* Rouvroy (1802) translated by Geert van Uythoven gives an important discussion of best uses of horse artillery.

Theme Two - Ordnance Texts in Context
When interpreting Ordnance Texts, the origin of the information and context that they were written is important. Often the information can be much older than it first appears.

* Captain Ralph Willet Adye RA wrote the first edition of his important primer in 1800 and eventually 8 editions were written. Half of the famous 1813 7th edition was compiled by Captain William Granville Eliot. By the time of the 1827 8th edition much of the information was obsolete. [SOJ 1 (02), SOJ 1 (04) and SOJ 1(R01)]

* Tousard (1809) The American Artillerist Companion is an important source of information on 18th century artillery and military engineering being based upon both English and French Texts. This is a reprint of the important article by Donald Graves by kind permission of the Journal of Canadian Arms Collecting.

* A collection of biographies of various important Austrian, French and Saxon Artillerymen.

1 vol, 120 pgs 2011 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-1950010 Summerfield, Dr Stephen editor SMOOTHBORE ORDNANCE JOURNAL VOL 10: AMERICAN CIVIL WAR SMOOTHBORE ARTILLERY 38 scale plans, 107 tables, and 135 photos of contemporary and surviving ACW ordnance. Covers graphically and in detail every aspect of the vital smoothbore elements of ACW artillery.1 vol, 143 pgs 2018 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-1950011 Summerfield, Dr Stephen editor SMOOTHBORE ORDNANCE JOURNAL VOL 11: BRITISH IRON HEAVY ORDNANCE FOR GARRISON, NAVAL AND SIEGE (1727-1860) This heavily illustrated Journal covers the following sections: Peninsular Sieges; Notes on Sieges; Gunpowder, Charges & Ammunition; Ranges & Ballistics; Iron Gun Founding; Carronades; Iron Long Guns; Land Service Gun Carriages; British Mortars; Heavy Iron Howitzers. Includes 121 tables and 68 plans.1 vol, 148 pgs 2018 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-1950012 Summerfield, Dr Stephen editor SMOOTHBORE ORDNANCE JOURNAL VOL 12: American Civil War Rifled Artillery A valuable collection of articles including essays on the Armstrong & Whitworth involvement, full of technical drawings and photographs.1 vol, 150 pgs 2022 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-1950013 Summerfield, Dr Stephen editor SMOOTHBORE ORDNANCE JOURNAL VOL 13: Defense of Britain Against Napoleon: Barracks, Fortifications, Muskets, Rifles, and Shorncliffe Based around four major themes: the Duke of York's reforms of the British Army; the Defence of Britain against Napoleon; Musketry & target practice & Militia & Volunteers.1 vol, 150 pgs 2022 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-195002 Summerfield, Dr Stephen editor SMOOTHBORE ORDNANCE JOURNAL VOL 2 This journal covers the artillery or military engineering from the 30 Years War to the Franco-Prussian War and includes six pages of color illustrations and many b/w illust/drawings.

Theme One - Gribeauval
Jean-Baptiste Vacquette de Gribeauval (1715-89) is an interesting man who survived the Salon politics of France despite his background of being a poor non-noble birth through the patronage of a number of powerful men.

* Chronology of Gribeauval gives a timeline view of his life. [Stephen Summerfield (Dec 2010) SOJ 2(01)]

* A short biography of Gribeauval in German can be seen in Issue one of this journal translated by Digby Smith.

* The Piccard (1816) and Hennebert (1896) are both important biographies of Gribeauval that are among the supporting material for the journal.

* He had trained at the Artillery School at La Fere before serving in the French Corps- Royal de l'Artillerie then the Corps des Mineurs. [See Stephen Summerfield (Dec 2010) SOJ 2(02)]

* In 1748, he designed the Gribeauval Garrison Carriage that was tested and rejected by the French Artillery. A modified form was used by the Austrians in their defense of Schweidnitz in 1762. [See Stephen Summerfield (Dec 2010) SOJ 2(04)]

* Before he joined Austrian service in 1758, Gribeauval strongly objected to the regiment artillery. [Digby Smith, translator (Dec 2010) SOJ 2(05)]

* In 1758, he was seconded to the Corps of Engineers in the Austrian armies. [See Stephen Summerfield (Dec 2010) SOJ 2(03)]

* In March 1762, Gribeauval while still serving with the Austrian Army wrote a short report in response to the 18 questions from the French Secretary of State for War. These as can be seen in the original French [See Hennebert (1896)] and the translation by Digby Smith shows clearly that they were very general in nature. [Digby Smith, translator (Dec 2010) SOJ 2(06)]

* His work from 1763 until his death in 1789 when he returned to France will no doubt be for the future. He is best known to modern readers for overseeing the modernization of French ordnance and artillery organization from 1765. Much of his active service was in artillery administration, engineering and mining. There being no distinction made between the branches of technical services at this time.

Theme Two - Confederation of the Rhine Artillery
This is the first of a series of papers on European artillery systems that encompass the 18th to the mid 19th century. It is important to look at the extent equipment as well as the written word. The artillery of the Lesser German States that fought for Napoleon in the Confederation of the Rhine had a number of very innovative artillery systems that were derived from and often copied by the great powers of Austria, Britain, France, Prussia and Russia. This has been mostly overlooked. The three papers presented here show the organization, equipment and some of the history of the artillery of Wurttemberg and Saxony.

* Digby Smith translation of the History of Wurttemberg Artillery 1757-1815 shows the innovation in the artillery arm by this small country. [Digby Smith (Dec 2010) SOJ 2(07)]

* We are fortunate that John Cook has provided his photographs of M1809 Wurttemberg Ordnance that illustrate the translation by Digby Smith. These photos are by permission of [John Cook and Stephen Summerfield (Dec 2010) SOJ 2(08)]

* Gerard Cronin and Stephen Summerfield outline the ordnance, uniform and the drill of the Saxon Horse Artillery. [Gerard Cronin and Stephen Summerfield (Dec 2010) SOJ 2(09)]


1 vol, 104 pgs 2011 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-195003 Summerfield, Dr Stephen editor SMOOTHBORE ORDNANCE JOURNAL VOL 3 This journal to covers the artillery or military engineering from the 30 Years War to the Franco-Prussian War and includes six pages of color illustrations and many b/w illust/drawings.

Theme One: Austrian Artillery

* Digby Smith explains in his introduction to his translation of Dolleczek (1887) the innovations since the 15th century to the mid 19th century when the Liechtenstein System was finally abandoned after a century. The translation is split into 6 parts.

* The Liechtenstein system kept up with the innovations including reducing windage, the reduction in decorations and the introduction of shell guns [long barrelled howitzers]. These are illustrated by photographs of extent gun barrels and carriages by Dr. Stephen Summerfield.

Theme Two: Saxon Artillery

* Dr Martin Kloffler explores Saxon fortress ordnance in the context of the Prussian siege of Torgau in 1813. [Translated by Digby Smith]

* Gerard Cronin and Dr Stephen Summerfield discusses the Saxon M1810 ordnance, uniforms and at Gross Beeren (23 August 1813).

Theme Three: British Artillery in the Peninsular

* Anthony Dawson explores the use and equipment of British Mountain Artillery in the Peninsular War.

* Sir Alexander Dickson RA wrote in 1823 'Answer to Questions on the Royal Artillery in 1823' that is reprinted in full with additional notes by Dr. Stephen Summerfield.

* Seven reports and memorandums from Volume 1 of the Minutes of Proceedings of the Royal Artillery Institute on the organization and equipment of the Royal Artillery.1 vol, 114 pgs 2011 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-195004 Summerfield, Dr Stephen editor SMOOTHBORE ORDNANCE JOURNAL VOL 4 This journal to covers the artillery or military engineering from the 30 Years War to the Franco-Prussian War and includes six pages of color illustrations and many b/w illust/drawings. This issue concentrates on 18th Century artillery with four main themes:

Prussian Artillery of Frederick the Great
* Extracts of Milinowski and Bonin (1841) Geschichte der Brandenburg-Preussischen Artillerie, Volume I - translated by Digby Smith.
* The 'Instructions of Frederic the Great for the Artillery of his Army' - translated by Geert van Uythoven.

French Ordnance (1550-1789)
* The chronology of French Ordnance is constructed by Dr Stephen Summerfield covering the Calibres des France (M1550, M1661, M1685), M1732 Valliere, and the M1765 Gribeauval System modified up to 1789 by Rostaing and Manson.
* The enlightening 'Discussion of the Gribeauval System' - translated by Tim Mahon extracted from Fave, Histoire de l'artillerie.

Royal Artillery in the Netherlands 1705 & 1794
* Stephen Ede-Borrett has transcribed a series of manuscripts dealing with the Royal Artillery under Marlborough during the War of Spanish Succession.
* Garry Wills of Caseshot Publishing has transcribed and annotated a series of very interesting documents on the Royal Artillery in the Austrian Netherlands and the United Provinces in 1794.

Spanish Artillery (1745-1808)
* A series of papers by Dr Stephen Summerfield upon Spanish Artillery and Ordnance. Interestingly the Gribeauval System was introduced by Jean II Maritz in 1769 and the Spanish 8-pdr horse guns were bored out Gribeauval 4-pdrs.
1 vol, 104 pgs 2012 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-195005 Summerfield, Dr Stephen editor SMOOTHBORE ORDNANCE JOURNAL VOL 5 This volume is a special Waterloo issue. In general, SOJ covers artillery and military engineering from the 30 Years War to the Franco-Prussian War and includes six pages of color illustrations and many b/w illust/drawings.

Articles include: Waterloo Artillery
* Lt-Col Townend RA gives an informative introduction to the Artillery at Waterloo.
* Waterloo is one of the most written about battles but the role of the artillery is still poorly understood and controversial. Much of this revolves the letter written by the Duke of Wellington on 21 December 1815 that accused the Royal Artillery of cowardice and despite the evidence is repeated even in books published recently.
* David Wright revisits the Tactical Deployment of the Royal Horse Artillery at Waterloo as described by Maj-Gen BP Hughes.
* Stephen Summerfield gives an overview of The Board of Ordnance and Army Supply in 1815 and British Artillery at Waterloo.
* Erwin Muilwijk gives details upon the Netherlands Artillery at Waterloo.

Horse Artillery [Part 2]
* This carries on the discussion of the role of horse artillery with papers by Hume upon the Classification of Artillery.
* Digby Smith translated Scharnhorst's comments upon Horse Artillery.
* Stephen Summerfield explores Towards Tactical Mobility and Napoleonic Horse Artillery.
* Anthony Dawson and Stephen Summerfield demonstrate that the Origins of British Horse Artillery pre-dates 1793 when it received the Royal Warrant.

Prussian Artillery of Napoleonic Wars
* Digby Smith continues his translation of the Geschichte der Brandenburg Preussischen Artillery [History of the Prussian Artillery] by Milnowsky and Bonin (1841).

French Gribeauval and AnXI Cannon (1791-1828)
* Stephen Summerfield gives a chronology for French cannon over the period of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars.
* The Notes on Artillery dictated by Napoleon translated by F.E.B. Laws justifies replacing of the Gribeauval System by the AnXI System. 1 vol, 108 pgs 2012 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-195006 Summerfield, Dr Stephen editor SMOOTHBORE ORDNANCE JOURNAL VOL 6: Prussian 18th Century Artillery - British, French, Prussian and Spanish Theme One: Prussian 18th Century Artillery
The translation of Bleckwenn's important work on the Prussian Artillery of the Seven Years War by Digby Smith is matched by the magnificent scale plans and research by Christian Rogge looking at Prussian Ordnance from 1717 ...until the start of the Seven Years War.

Theme Two: Saxon and Piedmont Quick Fire Guns
Christian Rogge assisted by Stephen Summerfield and Giovanni Cerino-Badone investigate the interesting subject of Saxon quick fire guns of the mid-18th century.

Theme Three: Battalion Guns and Amusettes in the Netherlands, 1793-95 Garry Wills looks again at the role of British battalion guns. In two separate papers, Garry Wills and Paul Demet examine the use of amusettes at Boxtel.

Theme Four: Gunfounder's Tricks
Drs. J.R. Verbeek discusses the reasons for Jan Verbruggen being dismissed from The Hague for using screws and other methods to repairs of solid cast cannon. He then was employed by the Royal Brass Foundry in Woolwich.1 vol, 110 pgs 2012 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-195007 Summerfield, Dr Stephen editor SMOOTHBORE ORDNANCE JOURNAL VOL 7: British and Prussian Horse Artillery Section 1: Monhaupt's 'About the use of horse artillery'
The Prussian GL von Monhaupt (1775-...1835) wrote an in-depth thesis on horse artillery in about 1808 and included historical examples, about the use of horse artillery. When writing this thesis, Monhaupt had already sixteen years experience in the Prussian army, and had participated in several campaigns, not without distinction. As such, this thesis gives an interesting insight in the contemporary views about the horse artillery, and its use in battle, in relation to the other arms. Translated by Geert van Uythoven.

Section 2: The British 6-Pdr as a Gun for the Horse Artillery
The British Light 6-pdr was extensively put through scientific tests and compared to the Prussian 6-pdr in 1822. They found the British Light 6-pdr to be a excellent piece for the horse artillery. Translated by Geert van Uythoven.

Section 3: Napoleonic Ordnance Weight and Range Tables
A collection of tables and information compiled and translated by Alexander Zhmodikov and Stephen Summerfield focussing upon Russian Artillery, the mobility of artillery and ranges.

Section 4: Prussian Napoleonic Artillery
A series of contemporary papers translated by Geert van Uythoven dealing with the use of howitzers and the use of heavy guns in Prussian service.1 vol, 110 pgs 2012 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-195008 Summerfield, Dr Stephen editor SMOOTHBORE ORDNANCE JOURNAL VOL 8: FRENCH AND RUSSIAN ARTILLERY OF THE CRIMEAN WAR This issue has five themes: French 1827 Valee Field Ordnance (1827-1853), French Ordnance of the Crimean War including the 'Napoleon' 12cm Canon-Obusier, Ordnance at the Siege of Sebastopol, Russian Crimean M1838 Ordnance and M1850 Light 12-pdr and British, French and Spanish Mountain Guns and Howitzers.1 vol, 100 pgs 2015 UK, KEN TROTMAN
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1-195009 Summerfield, Dr Stephen editor SMOOTHBORE ORDNANCE JOURNAL VOL 9: FRANCO-PRUSSIAN AND KRUPP ARTILLERY This issue has five themes: Field Siege Artillery in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71 and the first example of aerial combat during the Siege of Paris, 1870; Rifled Muzzle Loaders of the French La Hitte System, the Austrian M1863 Lenk system and other European RMLs; Prussian Krupp Rifled Breech Loading Field Guns (1859-80); Russian Krupp Rifled Breech Loading Ordnance; Spanish Smoothbore Field Ordnance (1827-1861), M1859 Muzzle Loading Rifled Artillery, Spanish Krupp Steel and Compressed Bronze Breech Loading Rifle Cannon.1 vol, 104 pgs 2015 UK, KEN TROTMAN
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2-65650 Tarnstrom, Ronald FRENCH ARMS:France, Beligum, Luxembourg & Monaco Hundreds of illust covering weapons/uniforms, mapso/b's highlight this look at the French Arms fromthe 1300's to WWII, great source book, biblio,index of ships, military units and much more.1 vol, 800 pgs 2001 LINDSBORG, TROGEN BOOKS
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1-218000 The National Archives FORTS: An Illustrated History of Building for Defence Ever since humans began to live together in settlements they have felt the need to organize some kind of defense against potentially hostile neighbors. Many of the earliest city states were built as walled towns, and during the medieval era, stone castles were built both as symbols of the defenders' strength and as protection against potential attack.

The advent of cannon prompted fortifications to become lower, denser and more complex, and the forts of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries could appear like snowflakes in their complexity and beautiful geometry. Without forts, the history of America could have taken a very different course, pirates could have sailed the seas unchecked, and Britain itself could have been successfully invaded.

This book explains the history of human fortifications, and is beautifully illustrated using photographs, plans, drawings and maps to explain why they were built, their various functions and their immense historical legacy in laying the foundations of empire.1 vol, 224 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-225500 Theotokis, Nikoloaos Airborne Landing to Air Assault - A History of Military Parachuting Covers the entire history of the use of the parachute in warfare over last 100 years or so. Adapting the parachute for military purposes occurred with extraordinary speed during WWI and by WWII, it had become an established technique for special operations and offensive actions on a large scale. The range of parachute drops and parachute-led attacks was remarkable, and the most dramatic examples from the world wars and lesser conflicts are recounted in this graphic and detailed study, along with evolution of techniques of air assault since 1970s. 1 vol, 272 pgs 2020 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-62480 Thornton, John K. WARFARE IN ATLANTIC AFRICA 1500-1800 Warfare in Atlantic Africa, 1500-1800 investigates the impact of warfare on the history of Africa in the period of the slave trade and the founding of empires.
It includes the discussion of:
* the relationship between war and the slave trade
* the role of Europeans in promoting African wars and supplying African armies
* the influence of climatic and ecological factors on warfare patterns and dynamics
* the impact of social organization and military technology, including the gunpowder revolution
* case studies of warfare in Sierra Leone, the Gold Coast, Benin and West Central Africa

1 vol, 208 pgs 2000 LONDON, ROUTLEDGE
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1-46320 Tolley, Kemp YANGTZE PATROL:The US Navy in China A history of the Patrol by a naval officer who was one the 'River Rats', a colorful look at this era from 1854 to 1941, b/w illus/maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 343 pgs 2000 ANNAPOLIS, US NAVAL INST
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2-33400 Toman, Karel MILITARY UNIFORMS AND WEAPONS An illustrated survey of military dress, arms and practice through the ages. Hundreds of b/w and color illustrations, large 10x14 format.1 vol, 166 pgs 1964 LONDON, PAUL HAMLYN
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1-46720 Toy, Sidney CASTLES:Their Construction and History Nearly (200) b/w illust illustrate this look at Castles from Ancient times to the 16th century, biblio, index.1 vol, 240 pgs 1985 NY, DOVER PUBLICATIONS
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1-237050 Tucker-Jones, Anthony CHURCHILL MASTER AND COMMANDER: Winston Churchill at War 1895-1945 An engaging and detailed study of Winston Churchill's career as a military commander, from his early experiences in Britain's colonial wars, through his battlefield experience in World War I, to his strategic command in World War II. This book examines how in high office he got it both right and wrong.

From his earliest days Winston Churchill was an extreme risk taker and he carried this into adulthood. Today he is widely hailed as Britain's greatest wartime leader and politician. Deep down though, he was foremost a warlord. Just like his ally Stalin, and his arch enemies Hitler and Mussolini, Churchill could not help himself and insisted on personally directing the strategic conduct of World War II. For better or worse he insisted on being political master and military commander. Again like his wartime contemporaries, he had a habit of not heeding the advice of his generals. The results of this were disasters in Norway, North Africa, Greece, and Crete during 1940-41. His fruitless Dodecanese campaign in 1943 also ended in defeat. Churchill's pig-headedness over supporting the Italian campaign in defiance of the Riviera landings culminated in him threatening to resign and bring down the British Government. Yet on occasions he got it just right, his refusal to surrender in 1940, the British miracle at Dunkirk, and victory in the Battle of Britain, showed that he was a much-needed decisive leader. Nor did he shy away from difficult decisions, such as the destruction of the French Fleet to prevent it falling into German hands and his subsequent war against Vichy France.

In this fascinating new book, acclaimed historian Anthony Tucker-Jones explores the record of Winston Churchill as a military commander, assessing how the military experiences of his formative years shaped him for the difficult military decisions he took in office. This book assesses his choices in the some of the most controversial and high-profile campaigns of World War II, and how in high office his decision making was both right and wrong.1 vol, 384 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-980029 Turnbull, Stephen SAMURAI AND THE SACRED An examination of spiritual world of the Samurai, from their attachment to Shinto and Buddhism to Confuciusism, Christianity and Folk Religion.1 vol, 256 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-980010 Turnbull, Stephen illust by Angus Mcbride SAMURAI:The World of the Warrior 10.5x7.5, full color throughout.1 vol, 224 pgs 2006 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISH'NG
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1-49810 Tylden, Major HORSES AND SADDLERY An account of the animals used by the British and Commonwealth Armies from the 17th century to the present day, also extensive description of their equipment, b/w & color illust/drawings, biblio.1 vol, 276 pgs 1980 LONDON, J.A. ALLEN & COMP
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1-37040 Tzu, Sun translated by Ralph D. Sawyer ART OF WAR Sawyer places this classical work on strategy in its proper historical context with a portrait of Sun-Tzu's era and an outline of several battles of the period, chapter notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 365 pgs 1994 BOULDER, WESTVIEW PRESS
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1-197360 Urban, William MATCHLOCKS TO FLINTLOCKS: Warfare in Europe and Beyond 1500-1700 In the early modern world three dominant cultures of war were shaped by a synergy of their internal and external interactions. One was Latin Christian Western Europe. Another was Ottoman Islam. The third, no less vital for so often being overlooked, was east-central Europe: Poland/Lithuania, Livonia, Russia, and the freebooting Cossacks -- a volatile mix of variations on a general Christian theme.

William Urban's fascinating narrative is an integrated account of early modern war at the sharp end: of campaigns and battles, soldiers and generals. Temporally it extends from the French invasion of Italy in 1494 to Austria's Balkan victories culminating in the 1718 Treaty of Peterwardein. Geographically it covers ground from the Low Countries to the depths of the Ukraine.

That narrative in turn focuses Urban's major analytical points: the replacement of 'crowd armies' by professionals, and the professionals' integration into crown armies: government-supervised, bureaucratized institutions. The key to this process was the mercenary. Originally recruited because the obligations of feudal levies were too limited, mercenary forces evolved operationally into skilled users of an increasingly complex gunpowder technology in ever more complex tactical situations. By the end of the seventeenth century, soldiers were identifying with the states and the rulers they served.

1 vol, 304 pgs 2011 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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2-73450 van Greveld, Martin SUPPLYING WAR:Logistics from Wallenstein to Patton Drawing on a very wide range of unpublished and previously unexploited sources, Martin van Creveld examines the 'nuts and bolts' of war. He considers the formidable problems of movement and supply, transportation and administration, often mentioned (but rarely explored) by the vast majority of books on military history. By concentrating on logistics rather than on the more traditional tactics and strategy, van Creveld is also able to offer an original reinterpretation of military history. 1 vol, 300 pgs 2004 LONDON, CAMBRIDGE UNIV
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1-47580 various JOURNAL OF THE SOC FOR ARMY HIST'CAL RESEARCH:V1 Contains a wealth of information on the BritishArmy, covers 9/1921-12/19221 vol, 292 pgs 1973 LONDON, ARMS & ARMOUR
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2-64340 Viollett-Le-Duc, E. new intro by Dr. Duffy ANNALS OF A FORTRESS, THE: 80+ b/w illust chart this study of the development of fortification and the art of siege for the past twenty-two centuries, biblio, index.1 vol, 288 pgs 2000 LONDON, GREENHILL BOOKS
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1-58970 Wandycz, Pitor S. PRICE OF FREEDOM:History of East Central Europe A study of Poland, Czechslovakia and Hungary fromthe early Middle Ages to 1990, good biblio, index.1 vol, 330 pgs 1992 LONDON, ROUTLEDGE
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1-235530 Welham, Michael COMBAT DIVERS: An Illustrated History of Special Forces Divers Provides a visual history of the special forces combat diver from World War II to the present day.

Combat divers are an elite within an elite. Every special forces combat diver is required to pass selection twice - first into the elite military unit and then a combat diving qualification. The combat dive units themselves are tiny and the operations highly classified. The role of a military diver is inevitably a lonely and a dangerous one, whether clearing mines or striking from the sea against enemy-held targets. Reveals their little-known yet fascinating operations, from Dutch Special Forces combat divers covertly operating against Somali pirates to the actions of Soviet Spetsnaz divers in Swedish territorial waters during the Cold War. It also examines how the most famous units, such as the US Navy SEALs and the Royal Navy's SBS, are currently operating and adapting to threats in a multitude of theaters.

Gives insight into specialist kit and vehicles presently used and equipment that is being developed and trialed throughout the world. Covering a variety of kit, from dry deck shelters to mini-submarines and swimmer delivery vehicles, former Royal Marines Commando Michael G. Welham draws on his own extensive diving experience to reveal exactly how this equipment is used by special forces dive teams. As their kit and equipment constantly evolve, so does the nature of their work and even the team element. Combat Divers also details the first female combat divers and includes their own first-hand accounts about their groundbreaking roles within their respective units to create a fascinating history of these elite special forces operatives.1 vol, 304 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-222650 Wheelwright, Julie SISTERS IN ARMS: Female Warriors from Antiquity to the New Millennium A timely study that illuminates the neglected history of female soldiers from the ancient warriors of antiquity to the present day, bringing their fascinating stories to life and challenging the contemporary relationship between masculinity and combat.

In October 2018, Defense Secretary Gavin Williamson announced that all roles in the military would now be open to women. Although this marks a historic shift, officially allowing British women into combat roles, the presence of women on the front lines dates back to antiquity. Beginning with the founding myth of the Amazons, Julie Wheelwright explores the history of women in arms. She traces our fascination with these figures, many of whom successfully disguised themselves as men, using primary sources and their own words to bring their experiences vividly to light.

Among these forgotten heroines are Christian Davies, Ireland's most famous 18th-century soldier, who received poems from adoring women claiming that she represented a resurgence of 'the Amazonian race'; Sarah Edmonds, who left her native Canada and was among hundreds of women to enlisted on both sides during the American Civil War; Maria Bochkareva, a private in the Tsar's army and leader of the Women's Battalion of Death in 1917; and Captain Flora Sandes, hero of the Serbian Army who toured Australia, thrilling her audiences with tales of bravery and patriotism.1 vol, 320 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-980099 Windrow, Martin OSPREY MEN-AT-ARMS:A Celebration This Book is a special volume detailing some of the wonderful artwork that has graced Osprey's MAA Beautifully presented in luxurious cloth, embossed and foil blocked. Covers Ancient to Modern Warfare1 vol, 192 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-65540 Winters, Gerald BATTLING THE ELEMENTS:Weather & Terrain in War The author along with several others examine the connection between major battles in world history and what role weather, climate and vegetation etc, 50+b/w maps, 20+ photos/drawings, biblio, index1 vol, 336 pgs 2001 BALTIMORE, JOHNS HOPKINS
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1-49090 Wise, Terrance FORTS AND CASTLES The story of Defence Works from Ancient times WWIIb/w & color drawings, sketches, plans, illustincludes a (25) page index of sites in the UK.1 vol, 152 pgs 1972 LONDON, ALMARK PUBLISHING
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1-930312 STRATEGY & TACTICS # 312: Alesia Alesia is a two-player game of the epic battle between Roman and Gallic forces in 52 BC. The battle pitted two of the great Leaders of that era against each other: Julius Caesar and Vercingetorix. This began as a Roman siege of the Gallic fortress at Alesia, and concluded with a decisive battle.

The game system emphasizes command control. Players pick command markers to generate actions, modeling the chaos of the original battle. The Gallic objective is to break out of Alesia and link up with the relief army coming in from off the map. The Roman's (caught in the middle) objective is to defeat the Gauls and eliminate Vercingetorix. There are two players in the game: Roman and Gauls. The game consists of three Days of Battle. Within each day, there will be several turns based on the command markers. There are 176 5/8-inch counters, with a 22x34 inch map depicting the area around the fortified village of Alesia and the Roman fortifications and towers surrounding the village. Components: One 22x34-inch map and 176 counters.1 vol, 84 pgs 2018 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-954000 ANCIENT WARFARE back issues 1.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 4.2, 5.6, 6.4, 6.6, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 8.3, 8.4. 8.6, 10.1 Clearing out ANCIENT WARFARE back issues 1.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 4.2, 5.6, 6.4, 6.6, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 8.3, 8.4. 8.6 and 10.1 for $4.00 each or any three for $10.00 plus postage.

Limited quantities on some issues. If you wanted to sample Ancient Warfare, here's your (greatly discounted) chance. Normally $10 each. First come, first served.1 vol, 60 pgs 2011 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-212010 Abdale, Jason FOUR DAYS IN SEPTEMBER: The Battle of Teutoburg Examines the ancient sources and challenges the hypotheses of modern scholars to present a clear picture of the prelude to the battle, the fighting itself, and its aftermath.

In late September of 9 AD, three Roman legions, while marching to suppress a distant tribal rebellion, were attacked in a four-day battle with the Germanic barbarians. The Romans, under the leadership of the province's governor, Publius Quinctilius Varus, were taken completely by surprise, betrayed by a member of their own ranks: the German officer and secret rebel leader, Arminius. The defeat was a heavy blow to both Rome's military and its pride. Though the disaster was ruthlessly avenged soon afterwards, later attempts at conquering the Germans were half-hearted at best. 1 vol, 272 pgs 2016 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-230540 Abdale, Jason FOUR DAYS IN SEPTEMBER: The Battle of Teutoberg Hardback edition. Examines the ancient sources and challenges the hypotheses of modern scholars to present the September 9 AD battle and its aftermath. Three Roman legions, while marching to suppress a distant tribal rebellion, were attacked in a four-day battle with the Germanic barbarians. The Romans, under the leadership of the province's governor, Publius Quinctilius Varus, were taken completely by surprise, betrayed by a member of their own ranks: the German officer and secret rebel leader, Arminius. The defeat was a heavy blow to both Rome's military and its pride. Though the disaster was ruthlessly avenged soon afterwards, later attempts at conquering the Germans were half-hearted at best.1 vol, 272 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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2-230540 Abdale, Jason FOUR DAYS IN SEPTEMBER: The Battle of Teutoberg Softcover edition. Examines the ancient sources and challenges the hypotheses of modern scholars to present the September 9 AD battle and its aftermath. Three Roman legions, while marching to suppress a distant tribal rebellion, were attacked in a four-day battle with the Germanic barbarians. The Romans, under the leadership of the province's governor, Publius Quinctilius Varus, were taken completely by surprise, betrayed by a member of their own ranks: the German officer and secret rebel leader, Arminius. The defeat was a heavy blow to both Rome's military and its pride. Though the disaster was ruthlessly avenged soon afterwards, later attempts at conquering the Germans were half-hearted at best.1 vol, 256 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-220090 Abdale, Jason R THE GREAT ILLYRIAN REVOLT: Rome's Forgotten War in the Balkans, AD 6-9 Lesser known than the rebellion that included the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest in 9AD, the Illyrian rebellion occurred in the western Balkans (an area roughly corresponding to modern Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, Montenegro, and parts of Serbia and Albania) and it tested the Roman Empire to its limits. Includes four maps and 10 b/w illustrations.

For three years, 15 legions fought in the narrow valleys and forest-covered crags of the Dinaric Mountains in a ruthless war of attrition against an equally ruthless and determined foe, and yet this conflict is largely unknown today. Examines the history and culture of the mysterious Illyrian people, the story of how Rome became involved in this volatile region, and what the Roman army had to face during those harrowing three years in the Balkans.1 vol, 256 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-225960 Adoloh, Anthony BRUTUS OF TROY: And the Quest for the Ancestry of the British The book covers the story of Britain's search for its identity before and after the arrival of Christianity, leading up to the invention of the seeds of the Brutus myth in the 600s AD.

It charts the development of his myth into a fully blown adventure story under the pen of Geoffrey of Monmouth in the 1100s.

It then explores Brutuss story through the Middle Ages, as the centerpiece of Britain's national consciousness and an important tool in royal and national propaganda and foreign policy (i.e. his myth was used as an excuse for invading Wales and Scotland).

The book then charts the way his myth dropped out of mainstream politics and history after the Glorious Revolution of 1688 and lived on in a new afterlife in literature. Though no longer part of the way Britain sees itself now (though maybe this book will change that!), the Brutus myth has been used in many alternative theories about Britain's origins and is still believed in by a small but hard core of Christians who see him as the divine instrument by which the ancestors of the Americans reached Britain in the first place
1 vol, 240 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-203190 Aldrete, Gregory et al RECONSTRUCTING ANCIENT LINEN BODY ARMOR: Unraveling the Linothorax Mystery Includes 21 b&w illus., 16 line drawings, and eight color plates.

Combining traditional textual and archaeological analysis with hands-on reconstruction and experimentation, the authors unravel the mysteries surrounding the linothorax. They have collected and examined all of the literary, visual, historical, and archaeological evidence for the armor and detail their efforts to replicate the armor using materials and techniques that are as close as possible to those employed in antiquity.

By reconstructing actual examples using authentic materials, the authors were able to scientifically assess the true qualities of linen armor for the first time in 1,500 years. The tests reveal that the linothorax provided surprisingly effective protection for ancient warriors, that it had several advantages over bronze armor, and that it even shared qualities with modern-day Kevlar.1 vol, 288 pgs 2013 US. Johns Hopkins University Press
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1-980032 Allen, Stephen LORDS OF BATTLE:World of the Ancient Celtic Warrio Author examines the Celtic Warrior, his society and his place in it, beautifully illustrated.1 vol, 224 pgs 2007 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISH'NG
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1-213690 Anderson, Erich CATAPHRACTS: Knights of the Ancient Eastern Empires Assesses the development, equipment, tactics and combat record of cataphracts (and the similar clibinarii), as well as showing how enemies sought to counter them.

Cataphracts were the most heavily armored form of cavalry in the ancient world, with riders and mounts both clad in heavy armor. Originating among the wealthiest nobles of various central Asian steppe tribes, such as the Massegatae and Scythians, they were adopted and adapted by several major empires. The Achaemenid Persians, Seleucids, Sassanians and eventually the Romans and their Byzantine successors.

Usually armed with long lances, they harnessed the mobility and mass of the horse to the durability and solid fighting power of the spear-armed phalanx. Although very expensive to equip and maintain (not least due to the need for a supply of suitable horses), they were potential battle winners and remained in use for many centuries. 1 vol, 208 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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2-212600 Armstrong, Jeremy EARLY ROMAN WARFARE: From the Regal Period to the First Punic War Traces the development of Rome's military might from its earliest discernible origins to the First Punic War. He shows how her armies evolved from ad-hoc forces of warriors organized along clan lines and assembled for the city's survival, to the sophisticated organization of the legions that went on to dominate all of Italy and then (after the period covered) the entire Mediterranean world.

Reviews literary sources and the latest archaeological evidence to provide a fresh analysis of Roman military organization, equipment, tactics, and strategy. Shows how Rome's military apparatus adapted to meet the changing strategic needs of new enemies and broader ambitions. 1 vol, 192 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-34030 Arrian, Flavius TAKTIKA:A Manual for Ancient Warfare Written while Arrian was governor of Cappadocia, it details the art of Roman warfare.1 vol, 130 pgs 1993 CHICAGO, ARES PUBLISHING
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1-52100 Austin, N.J. and Rankov, N. B. EXPLORATIO Exploratio is the first ever survey of Roman military and civil intelligence. The authors examine in detail the operation and gradual development of Roman intelligence-gathering from shaky beginnings to a high level of excellence. They identify who gathered it, and for whom.

This study shows the effects of intelligence on policy formation at various levels from the purely local through to the global. The consequences of various instances of the mishandling of information are uncovered. Austin and Rankov also demonstrate that intelligence gathering was not necessarily directed from Rome, but had for practical reasons to be carried out and processed on the frontiers themselves.

Exploratio is important reading for all students and teachers of Roman history. It will also appeal to those with a general interest in military or diplomatic history.
1 vol, 320 pgs 1998 LONDON, ROUTLEDGE
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2-21070 Balbi, Marco illust by Rava, Giuseppe LOMBARD ARMY, 568-774 Serie De Bello # 12, eight full color plates, and many b/w and color line drawings and photos. Italian text with English captions of photos, drawings, and plates. 1 vol, 64 pgs 1987 MILAN, EDITRICE MILITARE
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1-13040 Bar-Kochva, Bezalel SELEUCID ARMY, THE This is a 1976 study of the organization and tactics of the Seleucid armies from 312 to 129 BC. The first part of the book discusses the numerical strength of the armies, their sources of manpower, the contingents of the regular army, their equipment and historical development, the chain of command, training, and discipline.

The second part reconstructs the great campaigns in order to examine the Seleucid tactics. The book provides a lesson in Hellenistic and military history and discusses several questions: how did the Hellenistic armies develop after Alexander? What distinguished the Seleucid army as superior to its Hellenistic contemporaries? The answers illuminate the expansion of Hellenism as we learn how the Seleucid army was used as a military, social and cultural instrument to impose the rule of the dynasty over the vast regions of the Empire and how it helped to shape Hellenistic society in the East.1 vol, 306 pgs 2012 UK, CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
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1-89630 Barbero, Alessandro DAY OF THE BARBARIANS:First Battle in the Fall of A concise look at the Battle of Adrianople. The author presents his argument that this was thefirst battle in the fall of Rome. Reading list,biblio.1 vol, 192 pgs 2008 US, WALKER & COMPANY
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1-225160 Barca, Natale Rome's Sicilian Slave Wars - The Revolts of Eunus and Salvius, 136-132 and 105-100 BC In 136 BC, in the Roman province of Sicily, about 400 of Syrian origin rebelled against their masters and seized the city of Henna with much bloodshed. Their leader, a fortune-teller named Eunus, was declared king (taking the Syrian royal name Antiochus), and tens of thousands of runaway slaves as well as poor native Sicilians soon flocked to join his fledgling kingdom.

Antiochus' ambition was to drive the Romans from the whole of Sicily. The Romans responded with characteristic intransigence and relentlessness, leading to years of brutal warfare and suppression. Antiochus' 'Kingdom of the Western Syrians' was extinguished by 132 but his agenda was revived in 105 BC when rebelling slaves proclaimed Salvius as King Tryphon, with similarly bitter and bloody results. Includes six black and white maps.
1 vol, 256 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-237360 Barca, Natale BEFORE AUGUSTUS: The Collapse of the Roman Republic Based on a study of ancient sources and contemporary literature, covers the tempestuous last century of the Roman Republic. Outlines a summary of the last years of the Roman Republic. Weaves together the military, political, and social aspects as well as an examination of the protagonists and how they operated, analyzing their actions and the epic battles that ensued.

The political process that culminated in the transition from Republic to Empire in ancient Rome began with the military reform of Caius Marius in the last decades of the 2nd century BC. Following the Civil War and Sulla's dictatorship, it developed further with the First Triumvirate of Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus, and two further civil wars. These wars, which saw Caesar pitted against Pompey, and Octavian fighting Anthony, ended in 27 BC with the rise to power of Octavian, the adoptive son of Caesar.1 vol, 384 pgs 2023 US, CASEMATE
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1-12570 Barker, Phil ARMIES AND ENEMIES OF IMPERIAL ROME, THE 150BC-600AD Classic WRG source. Reprint. Organization, tactics, dress and weapons, b/w illustrations throughout. 1 vol, 147 pgs 2016 UK, WRG PUBLISH.
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1-235690 Bartolini, Mario ROMAN EMPERORS: A Guide to the Men Who Ruled the Empire Concise chronological guide to the emperors who ruled the Roman Empire. It covers the period from the establishment of the Empire by Augustus in 27 BCE to the abdication of Romulus Augustus in 476 CE, an event that marks the official end of the existence of the Roman Empire as a political entity in Western Europe. After a useful introduction to the late Republic and its transformation into the Empire, each of the eighty-five emperors customarily recognized as legitimate are presented in the order in which they reigned. This includes both Eastern and Western emperors for those periods where the empire was divided, and each one is illustrated. A useful glossary of technical terms is also provided.1 vol, 208 pgs 2023 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-SS7001 Belezos, D GREAT BATTLES OF THE WORLD: Thermopylae 480 BC The definitive history of the fabled battle at the pass of Thermopylae, amply illustrated with photos, maps, and color plates to create a panorama of the men, equipment and the world they fought in. For 2 and 1/2 days Spartan King Leonidas lead his 300 along with a contingent of Thespians against the massive Persian army of Xerxes I.

In addition to the contest on land, coverage extends to the important naval battle pitting Greek triremes against the Persian fleet at Artemisium, protecting Leonidas' flank and setting the tone for the decisive Greek victory at Salamis. Symbol of heroic devotion, victory, defeat or senseless sacrifice -- this book presents all the facts as never before to define one of the most significant events in Western civilization.1 vol, 100 pgs 2008 US, SQUADRON/SIGNAL
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1-SS7002 Belezos, D GREAT BATTLES OF THE WORLD: Marathon 490 BC The Battle of Marathon is a landmark in world history. Through their victory, the Athenian and Plataean hoplites did not merely save their cities from destruction, but they also destroyed the myth of the 'invincibility' of the Persians and proved the superiority of their armor, weaponry and tactics. More significantly, they opened the way for the unhindered evolution of Athens into a center of a civilization whose virtues and ideals became foundations of Western civilization.

Reveals the causes of the Persian invasion, follows the unknown Marathon runner in his run to announce the victory and relates the captivating myths created by the historical battle that still remain a part of the oral tradition of this epic. Enriched with photographs, maps of the area and tactical battle movements and color illustrations of uniforms.1 vol, 104 pgs 2008 US, SQUADRON/SIGNAL
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1-SS8001 Belezos, D BYZANTINE ARMIES 325 AD-1453 AD In-depth historical essay about the late Roman-Byzantine Armies that protected the Byzantine Empire for over eleven centuries. Contains the administration, ranks, logistics, weapons, campaigns and fortifications of the Byzantine Armies from 325 AD until the fall of the empire in 1461 AD.

Reveals the checkered historical course of the empire and its military organization, which was compelled to defend its territories and culture against a horde of belligerent enemies from without and from the state's own bureaucracy within. During its long life span, the empire faced the Persians, Goths, Huns, Lombards, Slavs, Avars, Arabs, Bulgarians, Russians, Hungarians, Normans, Crusader armies and finally, the Turks. Illustrated with 75 photos, maps and additional graphics plus 13 full color plates. Also includes a glossary of Greek and Latin terms. 1 vol, 136 pgs 2009 US, SQUADRON/SIGNAL
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2-89430 Bennett, Bob WAR OF ALEXANDER'S SUCCESSORS 323 - 281 BC: Volume 1 When the dying Alexander the Great was asked to whom he bequeathed his vast empire, he supposedly replied 'to the strongest'. There ensued a long series of struggles between his generals and governors for control of these territories. Most of these Diadochi (Successors) were consummate professionals who had learnt the art of war under Alexander or even his father, Philip. Few died a peaceful death and the last survivors of this tough breed were still leading their armies against each other well into their seventies.

Colorful characters, epic battles, treachery and subterfuge make this a period with great appeal to anyone interested in ancient history and ancient warfare in particular. The wars shaped the map from the Balkans to India for the next couple of centuries.

This first volume introduces the key personalities - characters such as Antigonos 'Monopthalmus' (the One-eyed) and his son 'Demetrius 'Poliorcetes' (the Besieger), Seleucus 'Nicator' ('the Victorious') and Ptolemy 'Soter' ('the Saviour') - and gives a narrative of the causes and course of these wars from the death of Alexander to the Battle of Corupedium (281 BC) when the last two original Diadochi faced each other one final time.1 vol, 256 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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2-89432 Bennett, Bob WAR OF ALEXANDER'S SUCCESSORS 323 - 281 BC: Volume 2 -- Battles & Tactics When the dying Alexander the Great was asked to whom he bequeathed his vast empire, he supposedly replied 'to the strongest.' There ensued a long series of struggles between his generals and governors for control of these vast territories. Most of these Diadochi, or successors, were consummate professionals who had learned their trade under Alexander and, in some cases, his father Philip.

This second volume studies how they applied that experience and further developed the art of war in a further four decades of warfare. This is a period rich in fascinating tactical developments. The all-conquering Macedonian war machine developed by Philip and Alexander was adapted in various ways (such as the addition of war elephants) by the different successors according to their resources. Siege and naval warfare are also included.1 vol, 224 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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1-TPS06 Berg, Richard TURNING POINT SIMULATIONS # 06: Chalons 451 AD Now, you can apply those multi-faceted armies against each other in a way that really shows off their diversity. Our Chalons game uses full-sized cards for each unit (rather like our Arbela game by the same designer). Each card has all the information you need for movement, activation, combat, and morale.

Players set up their best available deployments to execute their strategies and win the game (if the gods of fortune smile!). Your leaders allow activations and assist in combat. Some troops may make choices other than what the commanders might have wished (and that can work out well or otherwise). It's all part of presenting this chaotic game in a timely and playable fashion.

Chalons comes with full-sized, coated playing cards, a sheet of information counters, playing field diagram, dice, and rules. A full battle will last 60 to 120 minutes. Then you can swap sides and try it again! Skill Level: Easy.

The Battle of Chalons includes: Over 60 large colorful playing cards; 48 full color, large 5/8-inch die-cut counters; 12-page Rulebook; One hill terrain display.1 vol, 12 pgs 2019 US, AGAINST THE ODDS
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1-886209 Bey, Frederic ALESIA, 52 BC: The Victory of Roman Organization The Romans had been at odds with the 'Gauls' for a very long time. Somewhere between 390 and 386 BC, a Senoni warchief called Brennus managed to capture Rome and ransom the city with his famous Vae Victis. The Urbs was then a city whose authority was only relative. Nonetheless, the sack of Latium's capital, highlighted by Livy in his History of Rome, helped to forge a centuries-old loathing between the Romans, ashamed of being forced to capitulate to Brennus, and the Gauls, insolently proud of their triumph.

The next step was part of the competition between the 'Great Powers' of the period. Independent Gaul was implicated in the global expansionist process of Roman might, which took place throughout the whole of the Mediterranean basin. Finally, more pragmatically, Gaul merely became a political pawn in the hands of the triumvirs Pompey, Crassus, and Caesar after they took over control of the Republic from the 60s BC onwards.

Gaul became a victim of Julius Caesar's political strategy and Alesia was the final manifestation of this deep mistrust between the two peoples.1 vol, 80 pgs 2011 FRANCE, HISTOIRE & COLLECTIONS
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1-223040 Bey, Frederick ISSOS AND GUAGAMELA: Alexander Defeats and Dethrones Darius III 333-331BC Introductory overview of the two battles between Alexander the Great and Persian King Darius III Codomannus in 333BC -- Issos the gateway to Phoenicia, Syria, and Egypt -- and 331BC Gaugamela -- the battle that broke Darius' rule. Includes color illustrations and battle maps.

After three years and two direct confrontations with the King of Kings Darius III Codomannus, the young Macedonian sovereign brought Persia to its knees. Backed by Macedonia's formidable war machine - phalanx and heavy cavalry - Alexander the Great's defeat of the Persian army in Issos (333 B.C.). In 331 B.C. in Gaugamela the two rivals and their soldiers confronted each other once more in a decisive battle that led to Darius's death and to the advent of Alexander the Great as the master of Ancient World.

From a military point of view, Alexander's victories bear witness to an unprecedented tactical genius and to the young Macedonian ruler's personal - at times daredevil - involvement in the thick of battle. The epic tale of Alexander the Great would nevertheless serve as an example to many great generals from Caesar to Napoleon. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2020 FRANCE, CERIGO EDITIONS
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1-914167 Bey, Frederick VAE VICTIS # 167: NABIS, THE LAST OF THE SPARTANS In 195 BC, Nabis -- the king of Sparta -- sees his diplomatic maneuvers collapse. The powerful Roman legions of the proconsul Titus Quinctius Flamininus invade Laconia, accompanied by troops of the Achaean League. Refugee in Sparta with his motley army, Nabis fights a last combat to try to save his city. The wargame replays this battle which begins with a confrontation on the open ground and extends into street fighting, where all tactical stratagems, including the arson of the city, are good for repelling the Romans.

Game Description: One turn: 30 min; 1 SP = 200 men; Map: one hex. = 200m; Complexity: 6/10; Solo play: 7/10; Duration of a game: about 2 hours.

ARTICLES:

Boardgames:
* Nach Paris (VUCA Simulations)
* Equatorial Clash (SNAFU Design)
* Race to Bastogne (MMP)
* Ultima Ratio Regis (Ignacio Torres Siles)
* Downfall of Empires (Shakos)

Hobby:
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* Des etudiants s'invitent au combat
* Les nouveautes Warlord

Figurines:
* Art de la Guerre : la cavalerie a travers les ages 2e partie
* Operation Dragoon - La bataille pour Toulon, 1944
* Kings of War Historical (Mantic Games)
* Triumph! (Washington Grand Company)
* Saga Alexandre (Studio Tomahawk)
* Scenarios Austerlitz

Scenarios
* Russie 1942 pour ASL
* Sicile 1943 pour M44

News and Rules:
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Art of War:
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* 1859, l'autre campagne d'Italie
* Guerre en Ukraine (1re partie)1 vol, 84 pgs 2023 FRANCE, CERIGO EDITIONS
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1-34110 Bishop, M.C & Coulston, J.C. ROMAN MILITARY EQUIPMENT: Traces the development of Roman Equipment from the 2nd Punic War to the Fall of Rome, 150+ b/w illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 76 pgs 2005 UK, OXBOW BOOKS
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1-200990 Bishop, M.C. Handbook to Roman Legionary Fortresses This is a reference guide to Roman legionary fortresses throughout the former Roman Empire, of which approximately eighty-five have been located and identified. With the expansion of the empire and the garrisoning of its army in frontier regions during the 1st century AD, Rome began to concentrate its legions in large permanent bases. Some have been explored in great detail, others are barely known, but this book brings together for the first time the legionary fortresses of the whole empire. 40 photographs, plus b/w maps and line drawings

An introductory section outlines the history of legionary bases and their key components. At the heart of the book is a referenced and illustrated catalog of the known bases, each with a specially prepared plan and an aerial photograph. A detailed bibliography provides up-to-date publication information.

The book will be accompanied by a website providing online links to sites relevant to particular fortresses and a Google Earth file containing all of the known fortress locations.1 vol, 256 pgs 2013 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-222160 Bishop, M.C. THE SECRET HISTORY OF THE ROMAN ROADS IN BRITAIN Offers an in-depth examination of Roman roads' long-term strategic impact, not only in the Roman strategy of conquest and occupation, but how they influenced the course of British military history during subsequent ages. Includes 24 maps and plans and 8 pages of plates.

The author starts with the pre-Roman origins of the network (many Roman roads being built over prehistoric routes) before describing how the Roman army built, developed, maintained and used it. Then, uniquely, he moves on to the post-Roman history of the roads. He shows how they were crucial to medieval military history (try to find a medieval battle that is not near one) and the governance of the realm, fixing the itinerary of the royal progresses. Their legacy is still clear in the building of 18th century military roads and even in the development of the modern road network. Why have some parts of the network remained in use throughout?1 vol, 224 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-222890 Bloom, James ROME RULES THE WAVES: A Naval Staff Appreciation of Ancient Rome's Maritime Strategy 300 BCE - 500 CE Revises the commonly-held view of Rome's naval history essentially ended at Actium in 31 BC, which left Rome with no rivals at sea just as the Republican period gave way to the Empire. Appraises the crucial role of both the Roman imperial navy and the steep learning curve of its predecessor, the naval forces of the Roman Republic. Contends sea power is the steadfast exertion of command of the sea lanes to project trade, suppress piracy, transport troops and supplies, and protect land-based military garrisons and expeditions. This grand-strategical survey treats Roman naval power as an instrument to support Roman imperial policy. Applies modern naval strategic theory to Roman naval operations. Includes 20 black and white illustrations.

Appendices will include scale drawings of the various ship types discussed in the text with their characteristics displayed in tabular form, several maps illustrating the maritime factors of the empire, and a resume of maritime exploration and discoveries in Roman times.1 vol, 336 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-196130 Bloom, James J THE JEWISH REVOLTS AGAINST ROME A.D. 66-135: A Military Analysis During the first and second centuries A.D. (CE), the supremacy of the Roman Empire was aggressively challenged by three Jewish rebellions. The facts surrounding the initial uprising of A.D. 66-74 have been filtered through the biased accounts of Judeao Roman historian Flavius Josephus. Primary information regarding the subsequent Diaspora Revolt (A.D. 115-117) and the Bar Kochba Rebellion (A.D. 132-135) is limited to fragmentary anecdotes emphasizing the religious implications of the two insurrections.

In contrast, this analytical history focuses objectively on the military aspects of all three Judean uprisings. The events leading up to each rebellion are detailed, while the nine appendices cover such topics as the nature and number of the Jewish rebels and the factual reliability of the controversial Josephus. One appendix hypothesizes an alternative history of the war between Jerusalem and Rome. Maps, appendices, bibliographies, index.1 vol, 294 pgs 2010 US, McFARLAND & COMPANY
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1-34320 Bohec, Yann Le IMPERIAL ROMAN ARMY, THE Study of the structure of the Roman Army from the 1st-3rd centuries, covers the legions, auxiliary & the fleet. Describes recruiting, training and both military and non-military uses, b/w illust, index.1 vol, 400 pgs 2000 LONDON, ROUTLEDGE
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1-64660 Bradford, Alfred S. WITH ARROW, SWORD AND SPEAR This readable account analyzes ancient armies interms of modern military doctrine allowing thereader to make comparisons of Ancient Near East,India, China, Republican and Imperial Rome, Index.1 vol, 312 pgs 2000 WESTPORT, PRAEGER PRESS
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1-30140 Bradford, Ernle THERMOPYLAE:The Battle for the West Bradford's easy narrative embraces the whole of Xerxes's invasion, from the building of the great wooden bridge across the Hellespont to the defeat of his rear guard at Plataea, index.1 vol, 255 pgs 2004 NY, DA CAPO PRESS
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1-195350 Breeze, David FRONTIERS OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE, The This wide-ranging survey describes the varying Roman frontier systems, from Scotland to the Nubian desert. But how were the vast and varied stretches of frontier defined and defended? Prof. Breeze describes the extant remains, methods and materials of construction, and the differences between various frontiers. The book examines how the frontiers worked, discussing this in relation to the organization and structure of the Roman army, and also their impact on civilian life along the empire's borders. He then reconsiders the question of whether the frontiers were the product of an overarching Empire-wide grand strategy, questioning Luttwak's seminal hypothesis.
Includes 12 maps, 40 diagrams and plans, and 24 photographs.1 vol, 272 pgs 2011 UK, PEN & SWORD
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2-195350 Breeze, David THE FRONTIERS OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE Describes the varying Roman frontier systems from Scotland to the Nubian desert, including the extant remains, methods and materials of construction, and the differences between various frontiers. Examines how the frontiers worked, discussing this in relation to the organization and structure of the Roman army, and also their impact on civilian life along the empire's borders. Reconsiders the question of whether the frontiers were the product of an overarching Empire-wide grand strategy and questione Luttwak's seminal hypothesis. Includes 12 maps, 40 diagrams and plans, and 24 photographs.1 vol, 272 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-203120 Brouwers, Josho HENCHMEN OF ARES: Warriors and Warfare in Early Greece Provides a detailed, diachronic treatment of a dynamic and formative period of Greek history, from the Mycenaean Bronze Age down to the Persian Wars. Also offers an up-to-date and detailed treatment of the archaeological evidence in addition to the ancient texts. Finally, it places the military developments into their proper cultural and historical contexts: warfare was not merely an activity that ancient peoples frequently engaged in, but served a much broader function as a constituent element of their cultural identities. Includes 100 color illustrations and photos

Using the Homeric epics as a guide, presents a cultural history of warriors and warfare in Early Greece: from the chariot-borne soldiers of the Mycenaean palaces to the seaborne raiders of women and cattle of the Dark Age; from the men of bronze who helped liberate Egypt from the Assyrian yoke down to the Battles of Thermopylae and Salamis. Along the way, a number of detailed issues are considered, including the proper place of the Greek hoplite in the history of the Eastern Mediterranean, the possible origins of the Argive shield, and other developments. 1 vol, 204 pgs 2013 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-227500 Brown, J.W. NEATH FORTUNA'S WHEEL: The Military Campaigns of Imperial Rome from Constantus II to Valens Ad 350-378 The fall of the Roman Empire was long in the making. Military events of the mid-fourth century had a profound impact on the fate of Rome. The author offers a fresh interpretation of the campaigns of this lightly-covered period.

Every major military campaign is covered, including myriad of battles, sieges, civil war, invasion of Persia, crushing of uprisings and revolts, and more.

Includes 21 b/w maps, an appendix that includes army organization and battle tactics, an abridged listing of the Notitia Dignitatum, and a full bibliography of primary and secondary sources.1 vol, 286 pgs 2021 US, OCULOSPANTHEO
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2-902915 Bunde, Peter and Gartner, Markus DIE BAYERISHE ARMEE 1806-1813 Numerous color illustrations The Kingdom of Bavaria was during the Napoleonic period, among the German states allied with 30,000 soldiers, the largest contingent, which resulted due to the size of decisive battles in the campaigns of 1809 and 1812.

The authors present this book is a comprehensive work on the organization of the Army and the individual units, their uniforms, setting out the requirements for installation and use of the units in the field and on the interior structure of the army.

These descriptions are supplemented by a presentation of the military conflicts of Bavaria in the campaigns of 1806-07 against Prussia and Russia, against Austria in 1809, 1812, and 1813 against Russia against Prussia and Russia.1 vol, 84 pgs 2012, GERMANY, BERLIN ZINNFIGUREN
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1-COM015 Burke, Robert COMMAND #15:I am Spartacus Features:

Eyewitness to 'Friendly Fire'
- The most deadly friendly fire incident of Desert Storm
Commentary: Coup d'Etat: A Primer
'To the Glory of our Country'
- The Fenian Invasions of Canada, 1866
TANK!
- The Development of Armored Fighting Vehicles in WW1
I Am Spartacus, issue game
- Third Servile War (slave revolt), 73-71 BC
Successors
- Clash of the Generals: 323-310 BC (Variant for Alexandros)
Xenophon
- March of the Ten Thousand, 401-400 BC (Variant for Alexandros)
D-Elim
- Strategies for I Am Spartacus
Variant:
- Red Sky Morning (Philippine Status)
Errata:
- Desert Storm, Successors, Xenophon 1 vol, 60 pgs 1992 US, XTR CORPORATION
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1-53370 Butler, Alfred J. edited by P.M. Fraser ARAB CONQUEST OF EGYPT, THE:The Last Thirty Years First published in 1902 this is the definitivework on the subject, extensive biblio, indexes1 vol, 786 pgs 1998 UK, SANDPIPER BOOKS LTD
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1-200570 Caesar, Julius Annotated and edited by Vincent W. Rospond GALLIC WARS, THE Gaius Julius Caesar's account of the Gallic Wars, edited and annotated to explain the politics and armies of all combatants. Includes seven known books of Caesar's conquest of Gaul, plus the eighth book attributed to Aulus Hirtius, a Roman General who supposedly lived at the same time as Caesar. Interspersed are numerous maps detailing the area described in each chapter and antique illustrations of incidents described or equipment used.

Seven appendices that provide additional information about topics and people described in the narrative. These include: The Roman Army, Roman Politics, The Gauls, Germans, and Britains, A listing of all the tribes mentioned in the text and their location, Short biographies of the people mentioned, Cities and Geography, and a short section on Terms, Titles and Miscellenia.

Gaius Julius Caesar (July 100 BC - 15 March 44 BC) was a Roman general and statesman and a distinguished writer of Latin prose. He played a critical role in the gradual transformation of the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire. Much of Caesar's life is known from his own accounts of his military campaigns, and from other contemporary sources, mainly the letters and speeches of Cicero and the historical writings of Sallust. The later biographies of Caesar by Suetonius and Plutarch are also major sources. His Commentaries on the Gallic Wars is one of two of his writings that have come down to us in modern times.1 vol, 344 pgs 2012 US, WINGED HUSSAR PUBLISHING
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2-200570 Caesar, Julius Annotated and edited by Vincent W. Rospond GALLIC WARS, THE This edition limited to 300 copies signed and numbered in color, containing illustrations (courtesy of Warlord Games) not in the other editions. Written over 2,000 years ago and based on Edward Brooks' translation of Caesar, but edited to make the language cleaner, crisper, and easy to follow. The annotations, appendixes and illustrations will bring the focus of this work back onto what it originally was - a military history of Caesar's campaign at the edge of the Republic that was Rome. 1 vol, 344 pgs 2013 US, WINGED HUSSAR PUBLISHING
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1-37700 Campbell, Brian ROMAN ARMY 31BC-AD337, THE:A Sourcebook The author has compiled over 400 literary, papyrie, graphic and coin inscriptions to define the Roman Army, b/w plates, biblio, index. This book should be in every library on the Roman Army.1 vol, 272 pgs 1994 LONDON, ROUTLEDGE
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1-68620 Campbell, Brian WARFARE AND SOCIETY IN IMPERIAL ROME, 31 BC-AD 280 The author explores the significance of the Roman Army and warfare in Roman life & culture, b/w drawings, biblio, index.1 vol, 224 pgs 2002 LONDON, ROUTLEDGE PRESS
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2-980027 Campbell, Duncan BESIEGED:Siege Warfare in the Ancient World Sieges played a central role in many conflicts of the ancient world, and generals such as Darius, Alexander the Great, Hannibal and Scipio Africanus successfully used siegecraft to gain their objectives. As siege tactics became an integral part of war, generals employed the minds of engineers and scientists to develop tactics that ranged from penetrating the defenses or blockading the city through tricks and deception. This fascinating book explores the development of siege warfare in the ancient world from Ancient Persia in the 6th century BC to the 4th century Roman World, examining the techniques and weapons on this period. Combines material previously published as Elite 121: Ancient Siege Warfare Elite 126: Siege Warfare in the Roman World 146 BC-AD 378, and New Vanguard 78: Greek and Roman Siege Machinery 399 BC-AD 363.

Contents:
Introduction ; Siege Warfare of the Achaemenid Persians ; Siege Warfare in Classical Greece ; Siege Warfare in the time of Dionysius I ; Macedonian Siege Warfare ; Hellenistic Siege Warfare ? Siege Warfare during the Roman Republic ; Siegecraft in the early first century BC ; Siegecraft in the later first century BC ; Siegecraft in the early Roman empire ; Siegecraft in the middle Roman empire ; and Siegecraft in the later Roman empire.1 vol, 256 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-235350 Canestrelli, Gioal CELTIC WARFARE: From the Fifth Century BC to the First Century AD Offers an interdisciplinary approach, combining archaeological and literary sources and examining Celtic warfare from both a practical perspective, linked to weapons structure and military tactics, and a social perspective, analyzing the cultural implications of Celtic military development. Furthermore, the book analyzes the different areas of the Keltike, from Britain to Gaul, from Spain to the Alpine region. Includes 120 black and white plus eight color illustrations.

Warfare was a crucial aspect of Celtic society, deeply linked to the spreading of their culture through all Europe. Between the fifth century BC, when La T?ne Culture Celts developed in Europe, and the first century AD, when they faced the complete subjugation or annihilation of most of their communities, their approach to warfare was subject to constant evolution, driven both by contact with Mediterranean cultures and different requirements closely related to social issues that were in constant flux. 1 vol, 224 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-35570 Capps, Robert S. HANNIBAL'S LIEUTENANT The author has taken a unique approach to writing a biography of Hannibal, he creates a fictional officer who offers a sympathetic view of Hannibal from Spain to his defeat in Africa, biblio, index.1 vol, 350 pgs 1994 VA, MANOR HOUSE PUBLIC'S
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1-202260 Carey, Brian Todd WARFARE IN THE ANCIENT WORLD Explores how civilizations and cultures made war on the battlefields of the Near East and Europe over a period of 2000 years. Through the use of dozens of tactical maps, this fascinating one-volume introduction to the art of war during western civilization's ancient, and classical periods offers a fresh perspective on the sophisticated nature of pre-modern warfare. 150 illustrations/maps.1 vol, 1920 pgs 2013 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-90090 Carey, Brian Todd HANNIBAL'S LAST BATTLE:Zama & The Fall of Carthage A detailed study with many excellent maps of thefinal decisive battle between Rome and Carthage.The author covers the entire campaign. Chpt notes,biblio, index.1 vol, 204 pgs 2008 US, WESHOLME PUBLISHING
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1-218440 Carr, John THE KOMNENE DYNASTY: Byzantium's Struggle for Survival 1057-1185 The 128-year dynasty of the Komneni (1057 to 1185) was the last great epoch of Byzantium, when the empire had to fend off Turkish and Norman foes simultaneously. Starting with the extremely able Alexios I, and unable now to count on help from the West, the Komneni played their strategic cards very well. Though the dynasty ended in cruelty and incompetence under Andronikos I (the Terrible), it fought a valiant rear-guard action in keeping eastern Christendom alive.

The Komnene dynasty saw several changes in Byzantine military practice, such as the adoption of heavy cavalry on the western model, the extensive use of foreign mercenaries and the neglect of the navy (both of which were to prove a huge and possibly fatal disadvantage). A chapter is devoted to the famous Varangian Guard, which included many Saxons in exile following the Norman conquest of England. The terrible defeat at Myriokephalon in 1176 sealed the doom of the dynasty, preparing the way for the conquest of Constantinople by the Fourth Crusaders.1 vol, 496 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-235751 Casprini, Fabrio THE ROMAN GLADIUS AND THE ANCIENT FIGHTING TECHNIQUES: Volume I - Monarchy and Consular Age Comprehensive study of this important Roman weapon as the early swords during the Bronze Age evolved into the gladius. During the Monarchy, a cross-hilt was added to the basic sword while the length of the blade and its width were altered during Rome's Consular period.

The training methods and tactics of the Roman infantry are fully explored as well as how the combat techniques of the Romans and their enemies evolved. Roman performance at some of the great battles of the monarchical and consular periods are examined as the area under Roman rule fluctuated with victory or defeat. Includes an overview of Roman society and how the design was adapted to the varying social, political and military needs.1 vol, 408 pgs 2023 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-223540 Castleden, Rodney The Attack on Troy 3300 years ago Agamemnon, king of Mycenae in Greece, attacked the city of Troy in western Anatolia. The bloody siege that followed gave rise to one of the most famous legends of the ancient world, and the search for the truth behind the legend has intrigued scholars ever since. In this fascinating new investigation Rodney Castleden reconsiders all the evidence in order to establish the facts and give a historical basis to the most potent myth of ancient warfare.1 vol, 224 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-207200 Champion, Jeff ANTIGONUS THE ONE-EYED: Greatest of the Successors Plutarch described Antigonus the One Eyed (382-301 BC) as 'the oldest and greatest of Alexander's successors.' Antigonus loyally served both Philip II and Alexander the Great as they converted his native Macedonia into an empire stretching from India to Greece.

After Alexander's death, Antigonus, then governor of the obscure province of Phrygia, seemed one of the least likely of his commanders to seize the dead king's inheritance. Yet within eight years of the king's passing, through a combination of military skill and political shrewdness, he had conquered the Asian portion of the empire. His success caused those who controlled the European and Egyptian parts of the empire to unite against him.

For another fourteen years he would wage war against a coalition of the other Successors, Ptolemy, Lysimachus, Seleucus, and Cassander. In 301 he would meet defeat and death in the Battle of Ipsus. The ancient writers saw Antigonus' life as a cautionary tale about the dangers of hubris and vaulting ambition. Despite his apparent defeat, his descendants would continue to rule as kings and create a dynasty that would rule Macedonia for over a century. 1 vol, 240 pgs 2014 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-213710 Champion, Jeff PYRRHUS OF EPIRUS Pyrrhus was born into the royal house of Epirus, northwest Greece, but his mother was forced to flee into exile to protect his life when he was a mere infant. Yet he prospered in troubled times and rose from a refugee to a king. Always an adventurer he was deeply involved in the cut-and-thrust campaigning, coups and subterfuges of the Successor kingdoms. At various times, he was king of Epirus (twice), Macedon (twice), and Sicily, as well as overlord of much of southern Italy.

In 281 BC he was invited by the southern Italian states to defend them against the aggressive expansion of the Rome. His early victories at Heraclea and Asculum were so hard-fought that a 'Pyrrhic victory' still means one gained at crippling cost. These were the first fascinating duels between the developing Roman legions and the hitherto-dominant Hellenistic way of war with its pike phalanxes and elephants.

Pyrrhus ultimately failed in Italy and Sicily but went on to further military adventures in Greece, eventually being killed while storming the city of Argos.1 vol, 176 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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2-194111 Champion, Jeffrey TYRANTS OF SYRACUSE: War in Ancient Sicily Vol 1: 480-367 BC Covers one of the most important classical cities, Syracuse, and its struggles (both internal and external) for freedom and survival. Situated at the heart of the Mediterranean, Syracuse was caught in the middle as Carthage, Pyrrhus of Epirus, Athens, and then Rome battled to gain control of Sicily. The threat of expansionist enemies on all sides made for a tumultuous situation within the city, resulting in repeated coups that created a series of remarkable tyrants, such as Gelon, Timoleon, and Dionysius. Includes 8 pages b/w plates and 10 maps and diagrams.

This first volume traces the course of Syracuse's wars under the tyrants from the Battle of Himera (480 BC) against the Carthaginians down to the death of Dionysius I (367 BC), whose reign proved to be the high tide of the city's power and influence. One of the highlights along the way is the city's heroic resistance to, and eventual decisive defeat of, the Athenian expeditionary force that besieged them for over two years (415-413 BC), an event with massive ramifications for the Greek world. This is the eventful life story of one of the forgotten major powers of the ancient Mediterranean world. 1 vol, 272 pgs 2010 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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1-37840 Chase, G.H. SHIELD DEVICES OF THE GREEKS IN ART & LITERATURE A careful collection & comparison of the evidence,sixteen pages of b/w illust/drawings.1 vol, 92 pgs 1995 CHICAGO, ARES PUBLISHERS
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1-17910 Cheesman, G.L. AUXILIA OF THE ROMAN IMPERIAL ARMY Details the Auxilia during the first two centuries A.D.; organization, recruiting, use, arms/armor.1 vol, 192 pgs 1975 CHICGAO, ARES PUBLISHERS
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1-207270 Chrystal, Paul WARS AND BATTLE OF THE ROMAN REPUBLIC Wars and Battles of the Roman Republic examines the decisive battles from the founding of Rome in 753 BC to the birth of Julius Caesar in 100BC; it covers the social and political consequences, as well as the military aspects of each conflict. Every war and battle had wide-ranging consequences, leading Rome from kingdom to republic, from local power to international superpower, and from republic to empire.

The book makes full use of the accounts of historians and political writers, contemporary and otherwise, including Livy, Sallust, Caesar, Cicero, Polybius, Plutarch, and Dio, as well as sculptural and architectural evidence. A unique feature of this book is its focus on the causes of the wars and the military and socio-political consequences of each for Rome and its allies. It highlights what caused each conflict and what Rome did next -- for victories and disasters alike. A unique chapter covers women and war -- an important topic that has been neglected by ancient and modern writers until now. 1 vol, 224 pgs 2014 UK, FRONTHILL MEDIA
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1-210980 Chrystal, Paul ROMAN MILITARY DISASTERS: Dark Days and Lost Legions This book examines the paradoxical role lost battles and defeat played in the success of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire.

Over some 1200 years, the Romans proved adept at learning from military disaster and this was key to their eventual success and hegemony. Roman Military Disasters covers the most pivotal and decisive defeats, from the Celtic invasion of 390 BC to Alaric's sack of Rome in AD 410. Paul Chrystal details the politics and strategies leading to each conflict, how and why the Romans were defeated, the tactics employed, the generals and the casualties. However, the unique and crucial element of the book is its focus on the aftermath and consequences of defeat and how the lessons learnt enabled the Romans, usually, to bounce back and win.
1 vol, 336 pgs 2016 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-218260 Chrystal, Paul WARS AND BATTLES OF ANCIENT GREECE The book has context as its focus: each of the battles covered is, where sources permit, placed in its historical, political, and social context: why was the battle fought, how was it fought, what was the outcome, and what happened next? No war or battle has ever been fought in isolation - there is always a prelude, a casus belli, and a series of consequences. These are revealed wherever possible for each of the wars and battles in this book.

In order to reinforce our focus on context the book includes chapters covering warfare in civilizations and cultures before Greece, the Greek war machine, and Greek women and conflict.1 vol, 208 pgs 2018 UK, FONTHILL MEDIA
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1-219880 Chrystal, Paul ROME: Republic into Empire - The Civil Wars of the First Century BCE Looks at the political and social reasons why Rome repeatedly descended into civil war in the early 1st century BCE and why these conflicts continued for most of the century; it describes and examines the protagonists, their military skills, their political aims and the battles they fought and lost; it discusses the consequences of each battle and how the final conflict led to a seismic change in the Roman political system with the establishment of an autocratic empire.

Offers a rare insight into the wars, battles and politics of this most turbulent and consequential of ancient world centuries; in so doing, it gives us an eloquent and exciting political, military and social history of ancient Rome during one of its most cataclysmic and crucial periods, explaining why and how the civil wars led to the establishment of one of the greatest empires the world has known.1 vol, 240 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-191530 Clunn, Tony QUEST FOR THE LOST ROMAN LEGIONS:Varus Battlefield Fueled by an unshakable curiosity and interest in the subject the author by sheer persistence and good luck was able to prove that the battle took place north of Osnabruck Germany. B/w maps/illust.1 vol, 414 pgs 2009 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-234910 Coby, Paul FORTS AND ROMAN STRATEGY: A New Approach and Interpretation Proposes a new system for the recording and mapping of Roman forts and fortifications that integrates all the data, including size, dating and identification of occupying units. Application of these methods allows analysis that brings new insights into the placement of these forts, the units garrisoning them and the strategy of conquest and defense they underpinned. Includes 16 color illustrations and 60 color maps.

Focuses on several major Roman campaigns in Britain as case studies. Lavishly illustrated with color maps, the book is also supported by a website and blogs, encouraging further investigation and discussion.1 vol, 272 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-218150 Cole, Myke LEGION vs. PHALANX: The Epic Struggle for Infantry Supremacy in the Ancient World From the time of Ancient Sumeria, the heavy infantry phalanx dominated the battlefield. Armed with spears or pikes, standing shoulder to shoulder with shields interlocking, the men of the phalanx presented an impenetrable wall of wood and metal to the enemy. Until, that is, the Roman legion emerged to challenge them as masters of infantry battle.

Covering the period in which the legion and phalanx clashed (280-168 BC), covers tactics, arms, and equipment, organization, and deployment. Drawing on original primary sources to examine six battles in which the legion fought the phalanx -- Heraclea (280 BC), Asculum (279 BC), Beneventum (275 BC), Cynoscephalae (197 BC), Magnesia (190 BC), and Pydna (168 BC) - he shows how and why the Roman legion, with its flexible organization, versatile tactics, and iron discipline, came to eclipse the hitherto untouchable Hellenistic phalanx and dominate the ancient battlefield.1 vol, 288 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-218150 Cole, Myke LEGION vs. PHALANX: The Epic Struggle for Infantry Supremacy in the Ancient World From the time of Ancient Sumeria, the heavy infantry phalanx dominated the battlefield. Armed with spears or pikes, standing shoulder to shoulder with shields interlocking, the men of the phalanx presented an impenetrable wall of wood and metal to the enemy. Until, that is, the Roman legion emerged to challenge them as masters of infantry battle.

Covering the period in which the legion and phalanx clashed (280-168 BC), covers tactics, arms, and equipment, organization, and deployment. Drawing on original primary sources to examine six battles in which the legion fought the phalanx -- Heraclea (280 BC), Asculum (279 BC), Beneventum (275 BC), Cynoscephalae (197 BC), Magnesia (190 BC), and Pydna (168 BC) - he shows how and why the Roman legion, with its flexible organization, versatile tactics, and iron discipline, came to eclipse the hitherto untouchable Hellenistic phalanx and dominate the ancient battlefield.1 vol, 288 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-227900 Cole, Myke THE BRONZE LIE: Shattering the Myth of Spartan Warrior Supremacy The last stand at Thermopylae made the Spartans legends in their own time, famous for their toughness, stoicism, and martial prowess - but was this reputation earned? Covers Sparta's full classical history with an examination, and often rebuttal, of the myth of Spartan warrior supremacy.

Spartan warfare was punctuated by frequent and heavy losses. We also discover a society dedicated to militarism not in service to Greek unity or to the Spartan state itself, but as a desperate measure intended to keep its massive population of helots (a near-slave underclass) in line. What successes there were, such as in the Peloponnesian Wars, gave Sparta only a brief period of hegemony over Greece. Today, there is no greater testament to this than the relative position of modern Sparta and its famous rival Athens.

The Bronze Lie explores the Spartans' arms and armor, tactics and strategy, the personalities of commanders and the common soldiery alike. It looks at the major battles, with a special focus on previously under-publicized Spartan reverses that have been left largely unexamined. The result is a refreshingly honest and accurate account of Spartan warfare.1 vol, 464 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-227900 Cole, Myke THE BRONZE LIE: Shattering the Myth of Spartan Warrior Supremacy The last stand at Thermopylae made the Spartans legends in their own time, famous for their toughness, stoicism, and martial prowess - but was this reputation earned? Covers Sparta's full classical history with an examination, and often rebuttal, of the myth of Spartan warrior supremacy.

Explores the Spartans' arms and armor, tactics and strategy, the personalities of commanders and the common soldiery alike. It looks at the major battles, with a special focus on previously under-publicized Spartan reverses that have been left largely unexamined. The result is a refreshingly honest and accurate account of Spartan warfare.

Spartan warfare was punctuated by frequent and heavy losses. We also discover a society dedicated to militarism not in service to Greek unity or to the Spartan state itself, but as a desperate measure intended to keep its massive population of helots (a near-slave underclass) in line. What successes there were, such as in the Peloponnesian Wars, gave Sparta only a brief period of hegemony over Greece. 1 vol, 464 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-33370 Connolly, Peter LEGIONARY, THE Full-color illust highlight this everyday life and career of a Roman legionary, 8.5x11 format.1 vol, 32 pgs 1997 NY, OXFORD UNIV PRESS
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1-33390 Connolly, Peter ROMAN FORT, THE 8.5x11, usual Connolly artistic skill, full color illust of Roman Forts.1 vol, 32 pgs 1997 NY, OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRS
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1-208370 Coombs-Hoar, Adrian EAGLES IN THE DUST: The Roman Defeat at Adrianopolis AD 378 In AD376 large groups of Goths, seeking refuge from the Huns, sought admittance to the Eastern Roman Empire. Emperor Valens took the strategic decision to grant them entry, hoping to utilize them as a source of manpower for his campaigns against Persia. The Goths had been providing good warriors to Roman armies for decades. However, mistreatment of the refugees by Roman officials led them to take up arms against their hosts.

The resultant battle near Adrianopolis in AD378, in which Valens lost his life, is regarded as one of the most significant defeats ever suffered by Roman arms. The Roman historian Ammianus Marcellinus called it the worst massacre since Cannae, nearly 600 years previously. Modern historians have accorded it great significance both at a tactical level, due to the success of Gothic cavalry over the vaunted Roman infantry, and in strategic terms, often citing it as the beginning of the end for the Empire. 1 vol, 0 pgs 2015 UK, PEN & SWORD
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3-81640 Cotterell, Arthur CHARIOT:From Chariot to Tank Traces the rise & fall of chariot in use in theAncient World, b/w illust/maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 344 pgs 2005 US, OVERLOOK PRESS
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1-190831 Cowan, Ross ROMAN CONQUESTS, THE:V1 Italy Describes how and why Roman Armies eventually beat their Etruscan, Samnite, Celtic and others to dominate all of Italy.1 vol, 208 pgs 2009 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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1-222980 Craven, Maxwell THE IMPERIAL FAMILIES OF ANCIENT ROME Introduction offers biographical and historical background descriptions of every Roman emperor and his family, recognized or ephemeral, is here assembled with with as complete a tabular record as possible. Covers the Empire's founding, Roman society, genealogical complexities, and analysis of sources. Puts on record the known ancestry, relations, and descendants of all emperors and shows connections from one dynasty to another. It also attempts to distinguish between certainty and possibility and to eliminate obvious fictions.1 vol, 656 pgs 2020 UK, FONTHILL MEDIA
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1-212990 Crawford, Peter CONSTANTIUS II: Usurpers, Eunuchs and the Antichrist The reign of Constantius II has been overshadowed by that of his titanic father, Constantine the Great, and his cousin and successor, the pagan Julian. However, as Peter Crawford shows, Constantius deserves to be remembered as a very capable ruler in dangerous, tumultuous times.

When Constantine I died in in 337, the twenty-year-old Constantius and his two brothers, Constans and Constantine II, all recieved the title of Augustus to reign as equal co-emperors. In 340, however, Constantine II was killed in a fraternal civil war with Constans.

The two remaining brothers shared the Empire for the next ten years, with Constantius ruling Egypt and the Asian provinces, constantly threatened by the Sassanid Persian Empire. However, Constans in turn was killed by the usurper Magentius in 350. Constantius refused to accept this fait accompli, made war on Magentius and defeated him at the battles of Mursa Major and Mons Seleucus, leading him to commit suicide.

Constantius, was now sole ruler of the Empire but it was an empire beset by external enemies. Constantius campaigned successfully against the Germanic Alamanni along the Rhine and the Quadi and Sarmatians across the Danube, as well as against the Persians in the East, though with more mixed results. In 360 he elevated his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar (effectively deputy emperor) and left him to govern the West, while he concentrated on the Persian threat.

Julian defeated the Alamanni in battle but was then proclaimed Augustus by his troops. Constantius was marching back to meet this threat to his rear when he fell ill and died. Having done so much to defend and preserve the empire, his dying act was to attempt to avert further civil war by declaring Julian his rightful heir.1 vol, 384 pgs 2016 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-219610 Crawford, Peter ROMAN EMPEROR ZENO: The Perils of Power Politics in Fifth-Century Constantinople Examines the life and career of the fifth-century Roman emperor Zeno and the various problems he faced before and during his 17-year rule. Despite its length, his reign has hitherto been somewhat overlooked as being just a part of that gap between the Theodosian and Justinianic dynasties of the Eastern Roman Empire which is comparatively poorly furnished with historical sources.

Reputedly brought in as a counter-balance to the generals who had dominated politics at the end of the Theodosian dynasty, Zeno quickly had to prove himself adept at dealing with the harsh realities of imperial power. Zeno's life and reign is littered with conflict and politicking with various groups -- the enmity of both sides of his family; dealing with the fallout of the collapse of the Empire of Attila in Europe, especially the increasingly independent tribal groups established on the frontiers of, and even within, imperial territory; the end of the Western Empire; and the continuing religious strife within the Roman world. As a result, his reign was an eventful and significant one that deserves this long-overdue spotlight.1 vol, 384 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-228780 Crawford, Peter JUSTINIAN II: The Roman Emperor Who Lost his Nose and His Throne and Regained Both Justinian II became Roman emperor at a time when the Empire was beset by external enemies. His forces gained success against the Arabs and Bulgars but his religious and social policies fuelled internal opposition which resulted in him being deposed and mutilated (his nose was cut off) in 695. After a decade in exile, during which he strangled two would-be assassins with his bare hands, he regained power through a coup d'etat with the backing of the erstwhile Bulgar enemy (an alliance sealed by the marriage of his daughter, Anastasia).

His second reign was seemingly harsher and again beset by both external and internal threats and dissension over doctrinal matters. An energetic and active ruler, his reign saw developments in various areas, including numismatics, administration, finance and architecture, but he was deposed a second time in 711 and beheaded. Re-assesses Justinian's colorful but troubled career and reputation.1 vol, 416 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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2-69170 Croom A.T. and Griffiths, W.B. editiors JOURNAL OF ROMAN MILITARY EQUIPMENT STUDIES:V11 11.5x8, this vol covers 're-enactment as research' 14 contributions cover MAKING & TESTING A FALX, EXPERIMENTS WITH THE SARISSA, WEAR & TEAR OF THIRD MILITARY EQUIPMENT and more.1 vol, 140 pgs 2000 UK, THE ARMATURA PRESS
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1-204770 Dando-Collins, Stephen LEGIONS OF ROME: The Definitive History of Every Imperial Roman Legion The complete history of every Imperial Roman legion and what it achieved as a fighting force.

In the first part of the book, the author provides a detailed account of what the legionaries wore and ate, what camp life was like, what they were paid, and how they were motivated and punished. Part two examines the histories of all the legions that served Rome for three hundred years starting in 30 BC. The book's final section is a sweeping chronological survey of the campaigns in which the armies were involved, told from the point of view of the legions.

Featuring more than 150 maps, photographs, diagrams and battle plans, Legions of Rome is an essential read for ancient history enthusiasts, military history experts and general readers alike.1 vol, 608 pgs 2012 US, THOMAS DUNN BOOKS
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1-78030 Dando-Collins, Stephen NERO'S KILLING MACHINE:The 14th Legion A well researched account of the Legio XIV, fromtheir virtual demise under Caesar, to their mostbrilliant victory against Boudicca & on to 400+ADmajor battles, maps, appendicies, biblio, index.1 vol, 322 pgs 2005 US, JOHN WILEY & SON
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1-81970 Dando-Collins, Stephen CLEOPATRA'S KIDNAPPERS:Caesar's 6th Legion This is the third book in this series, this onedetails how the 6th gave Egypt to Rome and Rome toCaesar, b/w illust/maps, bilbio, index.1 vol, 303 pgs 2005 US, JOHN WILEY & SON
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2-89810 Dando-Collins, Stephen MARK ANTHONY'S HEROES:The Third Gallica Legion This fourth book in Dando-Collins's definitivehistory of Rome's legions tells the story 3rdGallic Legion, which put Vespasian on the throneand saved the life of the Christian apostle Paul.1 vol, 288 pgs 2007 US, JOHN WILEY & SONS
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1-84460 Davies, Gwyn ROMAN SIEGE WORKS Using a wide range of archaeological evidence from all parts of the Roman Empire, the author explains the components of Roman siege warfare, (8) color pages and b/w illust/maps/drawings, biblio, index.1 vol, 160 pgs 2006 UK, TEMPUS PUBLISHING
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1-210570 Dawson, Timothy and Sumner, Graham BY THE EMPEROR'S HAND: Military Dress and Court Regalia in the Later Romano-Byzantine Empire By the sixth century AD, the Roman Empire already had many hundreds of years of accumulated ceremonial embedded in its government, and practical science embodied in its army. Includes 16 color paintings and illustrated throughout.

The absorption of Christianity into state processes had pushed the development of court ceremonial apace and particularly driven its embodiment and display in ever more opulent regalia. The regalia embraced not only garments of distinctive form and decoration, but also both dress and non-dress accessories. It was crucial in displaying rank and function on an everyday basis, yet was also varied considerably for special occasions. Military dress largely reflected forms current amongst ordinary men, but with an emphasis on functionality, eschewing the excesses of fashion.

Detailed literary and artistic sources, archaeology and insights derived from reconstruction and practical experience has gone into creating an incredibly lavish picture of the clothing of the longest-enduring political entity in history.1 vol, 304 pgs 2016 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-212000 De Santis, Marc ROME SEIZES THE TRIDENT: The Defeat of Carthaginian Seapower and the Forging of the Roman Empire Seapower played a greater part in ancient empire building than is often appreciated. The Punic Wars, especially the first, were characterized by massive naval battles. The Romans did not even possess a navy of their own when war broke out between them and the Carthaginians in Sicily in 264 BC.

Prior to that, the Romans had relied upon several South Italian Greek cities to provide ships in the same way as its other allies provided soldiers to serve with the legions. The Romans were nevertheless determined to acquire a navy that could challenge that of Carthage. They used a captured galley as a model, reverse engineered it, and constructed hundreds of copies.

The Romans used this new navy to wrench maritime superiority from the Carthaginians, most notably at the Battle of Ecnomus where they prevailed through the use of novel tactics. Although not decisive on its own, Rome's new found naval power was a vital component in their ultimate victory in each of the three Punic Wars.1 vol, 272 pgs 2016 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-213940 Dean, Rebecca WARFARE & WEAPONRY IN DYNASTIC EGYPT The development of warfare in any society provides an evocative glance into the lives (and deaths) of our predecessors, including Tutankhamun and Nefertiti. Includes 60 illustrations covering the history and development of ancient Egyptian warfare. Swords, axes, and daggers are the weapons of choice here, as shown by archaeology and the examination and testing of replicas of real-life artifacts.1 vol, 256 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-230660 Decker, Michael THE SASANIAN EMPIRE AT WAR: Persia, Rome, and the Rise of Islam, 224-651 Examines war and society in the 224-651 AD Persian Empire ruled by the Sasanian clan. At its height the Sasanians governed lands from the Indus River in the east to Egypt and the Mediterranean in the west. Adversaries of Rome, they also faced grave challenges from nomadic powers from Central Asia, notably the Huns and Turks. The Sasanians were able to maintain their empire for hundreds of years through nearly constant warfare, but when their expansion was checked in the north by the Byzantines at Constantinople in 626, and with the Muslim invasions to their south and west beginning in the 630s, the empire could no longer be sustained, and it finally collapsed.

Analyzes military capabilities, major confrontations, organization, and weapons of the Persian army. Offers a new image of a sophisticated, confident culture astride the heart of Eurasia at the end of the ancient world and birth of the Silk Road. Persian arms were among the many features of their culture that drew widespread admiration and was one of the keys to the survival of Iranian culture beyond the Arab Conquest and into the present day.1 vol, 304 pgs 2021 US, WESTHOLME PUBLISHING
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1-970018 Delaitre, Fabrice CERISOLES - April 14, 1544 Color throughout, including many uniform plates, re-enactor photos, and maps.

The engagement took place during the 1814 campaign. After Napoleon had retreated from Russia and lost the Battle of Leipzig, the allied armies had invaded France. Napoleon won a number of victories (such as the battle of Reims), but had little chance of success, with just 70,000 men against half a million allied forces.

Napoleon had achieved a remarkable victory with troops whose morale had suffered due to heavy casualties and the defeats at Craonne and Laon. According to the historian F.W.O. Maycock, success at Reims was 'surely one of the greatest triumphs of [Napoleon's] remarkable career, and speaks volumes for his powers as a leader of men.'

Napoleon once again interposed between the forces of Blucher and Schwarzenberg, putting him in position to move on the latter's line of communications. Reims would be Napoleon's final victory in the Campaign of 1814.

The campaign ended with the allies taking Paris on 31 March and Napoleon's abdication on 6 April.1 vol, 104 pgs 2014 FRANCE, HISTORIC ONE EDITIONS
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1-970025 Delaitre, Fabrice LES CHAMPS CATALAUNIQUES 1ER-2 SEPT.451: ATTILA VAINCU DEVANT TROYES Huns, led by Attila invaded Gaul in 451 and were defeated in the Catalauniques fields. But we know exactly at what time, what (s) location (s) and how the Romain Aetius and barbarian allies inflicted this crushing defeat the wild hordes? Many scholars have tried to reconstruct this clash of titans, which took place under the walls of Troyes. The author realized the synthesis of current work by retaining their most relevant elements and then together, in order to create a coherent and complete picture. 60 color & b/w and illust.1 vol, 88 pgs 2016 FRANCE, HISTORIC ONE
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1-84660 Dennis, George T. translator MAURICE'S STRATEGIKON:Byzantine Military Staategy Easily readable edition, the veteran campaigner and emperor Maurice AD 582-602 compiled this unique and influential handbook; this is the first complete English translation, b/w maps/drawings, index.1 vol, 1 pgs 2001 PHILADELPHIA, UNIV OF PA
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1-37850 DeVoto, James G. editor PHILON & HERON: Artillery & Siegcraft in Antiquity Two treatises, translated for the first time into English, contains information on the construction of various siege engines, numerous plates.1 vol, 120 pgs 1995 CHIGAGO, ARES PUBLISHING
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1-ATO021 Dickens, Gene AGAINST THE ODDS # 21: Kadesh - Day of the Chariot Magazine contains a complete wargame, Kadesh, covering THE chariot battle of all time. The issue also includes the bonus game Desert Duel, a WWII game covering the first battle of Alamein in 1942.1 vol, 60 pgs 2007 US, AGAINST THE ODDS
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1-230530 Dillon, Matthew RELIGION & CLASSICAL WARFARE: The Roman Empire Religion was integral to the conduct of war in the ancient world and the Romans were certainly no exception. No campaign was undertaken and no battle risked without first making sacrifice to propitiate the appropriate gods or consult oracles and omens to divine their plans. Yet the link between war and religion is an area that has been regularly overlooked by modern scholars examining the conflicts of these times. This volume draws together the work of scholars and experts to present a coherent, comprehensive study of the role of religion in the wars of the Roman Empire.

Aspects considered in depth include: the Imperial cults and legionary loyalty; the army and religious/regional disputes; Trajan and religion; Constantine and Christianity; omens and portents; funerary cults and practices; the cult of Mithras; the Imperial sacramentum; religion & Imperial military medicine.1 vol, 384 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-ATO045 Dixon, Earl AGAINST THE ODDS # 45: Red Dragon/Blue Dragon Red Dragon, Blue Dragon covers the Chinese Civil War, a 23-year conflict that included battling the common enemy -- Japan -- during WWII. Pits the communist PLA (People's Liberation Army against the nationalist GMD (Guomindang) with 20km hexes, mostly corps-sized units, and turns representing one week of action. The GMD advantages include air support, rail movement, and convoys, while the PLA player benefits from pontoon bridges, guerrilla movement, and fast marches. Both sides can be affected by random events and there are even rules for GMD units defecting and a Deng Xiaopeng marker and effect. Differences like these give each side a distinctive flavor - it's not just red counters against blue counters, but two worlds colliding.

Red Dragon, Blue Dragon and issue # 45 of ATO: Maps: One full color 22x34-inch mapsheet; Counters: Over 160 full color 9/16-inch die-cut pieces; Rules length: 10 pages; Charts and tables: 3 pages; Complexity: Low; Solitaire Suitability: Average; and Playing Time: 2 to 3 hours1 vol, 60 pgs 2016 US, AGAINST THE ODDS
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1-21470 Dixon, Karen R. and Southern, Pat ROMAN CAVALRY, THE Describes the origins of Roman cavalry from allied units to regulars, 1st to 3rd century. Over eighty b/w drawings/illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 272 pgs 1998 LONDON, ROUTLEDGE
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2-30540 Dodge, Theodore Ayrault ALEXANDER History of the origin & growth of the Art of War from earliest times to the Battle of Ipsus, over 230 charts, maps, plans of battle, tactics, siege devices, armor/uniforms.1 vol, 735 pgs 2004 NY, DACAPO PRESS
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2-33500 Dodgeon, Michael H. & Lieu, Samuel N.C. compilers ROMAN EASTERN FRONTIER AND THE PERSIAN WARS, THE AD 226-263 First collection of the main sources on the Roman Eastern Frontier and Romano-Persian relations from AD 226-363. B/w maps, appendices, biblio of both primary & secondary sources, index, glossary.1 vol, 464 pgs 1994 NY, ROUTLEDGE PUBLISHING
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1-206410 Doleac, Miles IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ALEXANDER: The Soldiers who Conquered the Ancient World What was it like to be soldier in Alexander's army? To march from Macedonia to India? To serve as a hoplite, a Phalangite or a cavalryman for Alexander?

The book is divided into four parts, with part one covering the extent of Alexander's campaigns; part two examining the recruitment, equipment, tactics and lives of his infantrymen and cavalrymen; part three looking at the cities that he founded, such as Alexandria and Kandahar; and part four explaining how after his death his great empire fell apart, but his Hellenic influence lived on throughout Europe and Asia.

Includes more than 200 photographs, color illustrations, paintings, and maps.1 vol, 224 pgs 2014 UK, AMBER BOOKS
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1-192250 Dougherty, Martin J Warriors of the World: The Ancient Warrior 300BC - 500 AD The first book in a new, lavishly illustrated series on the weapons, uniforms, and other key details that defined the world's most legendary warriors

Spanning some 3,500 years of history and moving from the Bronze Age to the Iron Age, Warriors of the World describes the armies that fought on the battlefields of the Classical World. The book shows how the composition of those armies changed as different cultures rose and fell from prominence-such as the peasant levies of the Egyptian Pharaohs, and the well-drilled citizen soldiers of the Roman Republic-and as tactics and technology advanced, allowing better armor and weapons to be used to greater effect in battle.

From the first organized armies of the Ancient Near East to the so-called 'barbarian' hordes of Goths, Huns and other non-Romans who caused the fall of the Western Roman Empire, Warriors of the World explores the development of ancient soldiers and how they fought through the ages. With detailed color illustrations and fact-filled accompanying text, the book is the essential guide for any enthusiast of the period
1 vol, 224 pgs 2010 US, THOMAS DUNN BOOKS
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1-230380 du Plessis, Jean Charl THE SELEUCID ARMY OF ANTIOCHUS THE GREAT: Weapons, Armour and Tactics In depth study of Antiochus III's army examines the troop types, weapons and armor of Antiochus' army by combining the most recent historical research and latest archaeological evidence with a strong element of reconstructive archaeology (making and using of replica equipment). Also analyzes army performance in battles, sieges, and campaigns.

Sections cover the regular, Hellenistic-style core of the army, the auxiliaries from across the Empire and mercenaries, as well as the terror weapons of elephants and scythed chariots. Weapons and armor considered in great detail, including, for example, useful data on the performance of slings and the wounds they could inflict, drawing on modern testing and the author's own experience.1 vol, 280 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-225150 Eaton, Jonathan Leading the Roman Army - Soldiers and Emperors, 31 BC - 235 AD The Roman imperial army represented one of the main factors in the exercise of political control by the emperors. The effective political management of the army was essential for maintaining the safety and well-being of the empire as a whole. This book analyzes the means by which emperors controlled their soldiers and sustained their allegiance from the battle of Actium in 31 BC, to the demise of the Severan dynasty in AD 235. 20 color illustrations

Recent discoveries have revolutionized our understanding of the Roman army. This study provides an up to date synthesis of a range of evidence from archaeological, epigraphic, literary and numismatic sources on the relationship between the emperor and his soldiers. It demonstrates that this relationship was of an intensely personal nature. He was not only the commander-in-chief, but also their patron and benefactor, even after their discharge from military service. Yet the management of the army was more complex than this emperor-soldier relationship suggests.

An effective army requires an adequate military hierarchy to impose discipline and command the troops on a daily basis. This was of particular relevance for the imperial army which was mainly dispersed along the frontiers of the empire, effectively in a series of separate armies. The emperor needed to ensure the loyalty of his officers by building mutually beneficial relationships with them. In this way, the imperial army became a complex network of interlocking ties of loyalty which protected the emperor from military subversion.
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2-225150 Eaton, Jonathan Leading the Roman Army - Soldiers and Emperors, 31 BC - 235 AD The Roman imperial army represented one of the main factors in the exercise of political control by the emperors. The effective political management of the army was essential for maintaining the safety and well-being of the empire as a whole. Synthesizes a range of evidence from archaeological, epigraphic, literary, and numismatic sources on the relationship between the emperor and his soldiers from the battle of Actium in 31 BC, to the demise of the Severan dynasty in AD 235. Analyzes the means by which emperors controlled their commanders and troops while ers and sustaining their political allegiance. The emperors created an imperial army organization that contained a complex network of interlocking ties. Includes 20 color illustrations. 1 vol, 224 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-954999 Edited by Josho Brouwers, with Contributions from the AW staff THE ART OF ANCIENT WARFARE Compilation of covers, battle scenes, and unit reconstructions from the first 50 issues of Ancient Warfare magazine. Also included are articles by the staff with insight into our philosophy for commissioning artwork, and a behind-the-scenes look at how illustrations are produced.1 vol, 100 pgs 2016 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-208530 Elliot, Paul EVERYDAY LIFE OF A SOLDIER ON HADRIAN'S WALL Walk the Wall, gaze northwards across hostile territory, man the turrets and milecastles. What was life like for the Roman troops stationed on Hadrian's Wall? Follow the life of one man, a Tungrian soldier, through recruitment, training, garrison duty and war. Focussing on a single point in time and one fort on the Wall, we explore every aspect of military life on this bleak and remote frontier. Where was he born? What did he spend his money on? How did he fight? What did he eat? Did he have lice or fleas?

Archaeology and the accounts of ancient writers come together to paint a vivid picture of a soldier on the Wall soon after its completion in AD 130. Historical reconstruction and experimentation fill in the gaps that are left. Step back into the past, step into the marching boots of Tungrian soldiers as they patrol Rome's greatest frontier.1 vol, 176 pgs 2015 UK, FRONTHILL MEDIA
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1-214460 Elliot, Paul WARFARE IN NEW KINGDOM EGYPT The New Kingdom of Egypt marks the apogee of military organization and preparedness. Beginning the era under foreign occupation, the Egyptians built up an army to challenge the invaders and liberate their land. Using the newest battlefield technologies (bows, chariots, and hand weapons), the new pharaohs pushed the frontiers of the New Kingdom into Syria and Ethiopia. This is the era of Set I, Ramses II, and Tuthmosis III, the greatest military pharaohs in Egyptian history.

Describes how the Egyptian war machine was structured, supplied, and fought. It considers all aspects, some often neglected, such as campaign tents, logistics, and rations, in addition to the design of hand weapons and bows. Various uniforms and kits have been reconstructed for the book, giving the reader a very immediate sense of what an Egyptian warrior's equipment looked like. 1 vol, 176 pgs 2017 UK, FONTHILL MEDIA
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1-225920 Elliot, Simon ROMANS AT WAR: The Roman Military in the Republic and Empire Provides a detailed background to the Roman Republic and Empire to provide context for an examination of the Roman military in its three key chronological phases: the Republic, the Principate Empire, and the Dominate Empire. Forensically examines specific instances of the Roman military on campaign, in battle, and engaged in engineering. Finally, investigates the many enemies faced by the Roman Republic and Empire. Over 250 color and black-and-white photographs and illustrations included.

The Roman military machine was preeminent in the ancient world, projecting power across the known world over a vast chronology, and an increasingly huge and diverse geography. One of the most powerful instruments of war in the history of conflict, it proved uniquely adept at learning from setbacks, always coming back the stronger for it. In so doing it displayed two of the most important traits associated with the world of Rome. Firstly grit, that key ability to remain steadfast and to overcome adversity even in the most challenging of circumstances, as faced for example by the Republic in the Second Punic War against Hannibal. Secondly, the ability to copy the successful technical and tactical innovations of their enemies, enabling the Roman military to always stay one step ahead of its opponents on campaign and in battle. 1 vol, 304 pgs 2020 US, CASEMATE
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1-228600 Elliot, Simon ANCIENT GREEKS AT WAR: Warfare in the Classical World from Agamemnon to Alexander Examines the different fighting styles of Greek armies and discusses how Greek battles unfolded in a lavishly illustrated book covering every aspect of warfare in the Ancient Greek world from the beginnings of Greek civilization through to its assimilation into the ever expanding world of Rome. As such it begins with the onset Minoan culture on Crete around 2,000 BC, then covers the arrival of the Mycenaean civilization and the ensuing Late Bronze Age Collapse, before moving on to Dark Age and Archaic Greece. This sets the scene for the flowering of Classical Greek civilization, as told through detailed narratives of the Greek and Persian Wars, Peloponnesian Wars and the rise of Thebes as a major power.

The book then moves on to the onset of Macedonian domination under Philip II, before focusing in detail on the exploits of his son Alexander the Great, the all-conquering hero of the ancient world. His legacy was the Hellenistic world with its multiple, never ending series of conflicts that took place over a huge territory, ranging from Italy in the west all the way to India in the east.

Those covered include the various Wars of the Successors, the rise of the Bactrian-Greek and Indo-Greek kingdoms, the various wars between the Antigonid Macedonian, Seleucid and Ptolemaic kingdoms, and later the onset of the clash of cultures between the rising power of Rome in the west and the Hellenistic kingdoms. In the long run the latter proved unable to match Rome's insatiable desire for conquest in the eastern Mediterranean, and this together with the rise of Parthia in the east ensured that one by one the Hellenistic kingdoms and states fell. The book ends with the destruction of Corinth in 146 BC after the defeat by Rome of the Achaean League. The conclusion considers the legacy of the Ancients Greeks in the Roman world.1 vol, 304 pgs 2021 US, CASEMATE
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1-237150 Elliot, Simon ROMAN SPECIAL FORCES AND SPECIAL OPS: Speculatores, Exploratores, Protectores and Areani in the Service of Rome Examines the kinds of special operations conducted by the Romans: tactical scouting ahead of the legions, covert strategic reconnaissance in neighboring states, espionage, assassination or abduction of dissidents and enemies, counter-insurgency, and close protection of Roman officials and commanders. While such missions were frequently executed by ad-hoc units or individuals detailed for that specific mission, the Romans created specialist units. Discusses the role of the Speculatores, Exploratores, Protectores, and Areani. Includes 16 color illustrations.1 vol, 176 pgs 2023 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-206290 Elliott, Paul LEGIONS IN CRISIS: Transformation of the Roman Soldier AD 192-284 The third century AD was a turbulent and testing time for the Roman Empire. A new and powerful foe in the east had risen up to challenge Rome directly. Barbarians on the northern frontiers were now more aggressive and more numerous than before and internally the population of the empire had to contend with rampant inflation and a series of terrible plagues.

Unfortunately, the chaos became magnified by a lack of continuity on the imperial throne. The army had real political power in the third century, making and unmaking emperors as it saw fit. It had been aided in this by Septimius Severus, the African emperor who had won out in the civil wars following Commodus' assassination. He increased the army's pay and granted other privileges.

While the army gained rapidly in size, stature, and political savvy during the reign of Septimius Severus, it also accelerated a material transformation. Armor, shields, helmets, swords and javelins all began to be replaced with new styles. This book comparing their construction, use, and effectiveness to the more familiar types of Roman kit used by soldiers fighting the earlier Dacian and Marcomannic Wars.

What did this transformation in military technology mean for the tactical choices used on the battlefield? Although the outcome had looked in doubt, the army and the empire it protected weathered the storm to emerge into the fourth century fully able to tackle the challenges of a new age.1 vol, 176 pgs 2014 UK, FRONTHILL MEDIA
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1-190835 Elliott, Simon ROMAN CONQUESTS, THE: Volume 5 - Britain The Roman Conquests series seeks to explain when and how the Romans were able to conquer a vast empire stretching from the foothills of the Scottish Highlands to the Sahara Desert, from the Atlantic to the Persian Gulf. How did their armies adapt to and overcome the challenges of widely varied enemies and terrain?

In this volume, Dr Simon Elliott draws on the latest research and archaeological evidence to present a new narrative of the conquest (never completed) of Britain. From Julius Caesar's initial incursions in 55 and 54 BC, through the Claudian invasion of 43 AD and the campaigns of expansion and pacification thereafter, he analyses the Roman army in action. The weapons, equipment, organization, leadership, strategy and tactics of the legions and their British foes are described and analysed. The ferocity of the resistance was such that the island was never wholly subdued and required a disproportionate military presence for the duration of its time as a Roman province.1 vol, 208 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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1-216850 Elliott, Simon SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS IN SCOTLAND: The Northern Campaigns of the First Hammer of the Scots Since 1975 much new archaeological evidence has come to light to illuminate the immense undertaking of Septimius Severus' campaigns in Scotland, allowing for the first time the true story of this savage invasion to be told.

In the early 3rd century Severus, the aging Roman emperor, launched an immense 'shock and awe' assault on Scotland that was so savage it resulted in eighty years of peace at Rome's most troublesome border. The book shows how his force of 50,000 troops, supported by the fleet, hacked their way through the Maeatae around the former Antonine Wall and then pressed on into Caledonian territory up to the Moray Firth.

Severus was the first of the great reforming emperors of the Roman military, and his reforms are explained in the context of how he concentrated power around the imperial throne. There is also an in-depth look at the political, economic and social developments that occurred in the Province.1 vol, 288 pgs 2018 UK, GREENHILL BOOKS
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1-225700 Elliott, Simon PERTINAX: The Son of a Slave Who Became Roman Emperor Born in AD 126, he made a late career change from working as a grammar teacher to a position in the army. As he moved up the ranks and further along the aristocratic cursus honorum, he took on many of the most important postings in the Empire, from senior military roles in fractious Britain, the Marcomannic Wars on the Danube, to the Parthian Wars in the east. He held governorships in key provinces, and later consulships in Rome itself.

When Emperor Commodus was assassinated on New Year's Eve AD 192/193, the Praetorian Guard alighted on Pertinax to become the new Emperor, expecting a pliable puppet who would favor them with great wealth. But Pertinax was nothing of the sort and when he then attempted to reform the Guard, he was assassinated. His death triggered the beginning of the 'Year of the Five Emperors' from which Septimius Severus became the ultimate victor.1 vol, 224 pgs 2020 UK, GREENHILL BOOKS
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1-234610 Elliott, Simon ROMAN BRITAIN'S PIRATE KING: Carausius, Constantius Chlorus and the Fourth Roman Invasion of Britain In the mid-3rd century AD Roman Britain's regional fleet, the Classis Britannica, disappeared. It was never to return. Soon the North Sea and English Channel were over-run by Germanic pirates preying upon the east and south coast of Britain, and the continental coast up to the Rhine Delta. The western augustus (senior emperor) Maximian turned to a seasoned naval leader called Marcus Aurelius Mausaeus Valerius Carausius to restore order. He was so successful that Maximian accused him of pocketing the plunder he'd recaptured, ordering his execution.

The canny Carausius moved first and in 286 usurped imperial authority, creating a North Sea empire in northern Gaul and Britain which lasted until 296. Dubbed the pirate king, he initially thrived, seeing off early attempts by Maximian to defeat him. However, in the early 290s Maximian appointed his new caesar (junior emperor), Constantius Chlorus (the father of Constantine the Great), to defeat Carausius.

A seasoned commander, Constantius Chlorus soon brought northern Gaul back into the imperial fold, leaving Carausius controlling only Britain. Carausius was then assassinated and replaced by Allectus, his treasurer. Allectus was in turn defeated by Constantius Chlorus in AD 296 in the fourth Roman invasion of Britain, the caesar arriving just in time to prevent London being sacked by Allectus' Frankish mercenaries. 1 vol, 192 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-47770 Elton, Hugh FRONTIERS OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE An examination the concept of 'frontier' within the Roman Empire from the 1st to the 6th century, each chapter outlines a major problem and how all those in the frontier zone responded, maps/illust.1 vol, 150 pgs 1996 BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA UNIV
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1-12100 Embleton, R & Graham, F. HADRIAN'S WALL IN THE DAYS OF THE ROMANS Incredible detail with hundreds of b/w and color drawings, diagrams of Roman military life on the wall during the 2nd Century.1 vol, 320 pgs 1990 NEWCASTLE, FRANK GRAHAM
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1-29810 Embleton, R. STANEGATE, THE:Corbridge, Vindolanda & Carvoran Color plates, b/w illust and drawings.1 vol, 32 pgs 1981 NEWCASTLE, FRANK GRAHAM
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1-29820 Embleton, R. HADRIAN'S WALL:Chesters to Carvoran Color plates, b/w illust and drawings.1 vol, 40 pgs 1983 NEWCASTLE, FRANK GRAHAM
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1-14760 Engels, Donald W. ALEXANDER THE GREAT & THE LOGISTICS OF THE MACEDON The author uses all the archaeological evidence at hand to detail this book. Appendix, index, biblio.1 vol, 194 pgs 1980 BERKLEY, UNIVERSITY CALF.
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2-191750 English, Stephen THE ARMY OF ALEXANDER THE GREAT An investigation into every aspect of the Macedonian forces, analyzing the recruitment, equipment, organization, tactics, and command and control of the fighting arms. Includes black and white illustrations, notes, bibliography, and index.1 vol, 176 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-191760 English, Stephen SIEGES OF ALEXANDER THE GREAT, THE The author narrates the sustained drama of each of Alexander's sieges, analyzing tactics and the innovative and ambitious siege engines used. Includes black/white illustrations, notes, bibliography, and index.1 vol, 256 pgs 2010 UK, PEN & SWORD MILITARY
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1-193290 English, Stephen Field Campaigns of Alexander the Great Alexander the Great is one of the most famous men in history, and many believe he was the greatest military genius of all time (Julius Caesar wept at the feet of his statue in envy of his achievements). Most of his thirteen year reign as king of Macedon was spent in hard campaigning which conquered half the then-known world, during which he never lost a battle. Besides the famous set-piece battles (Granicus, Issus, Gaugamela, Hydaspes), Alexander's army marched thousands of miles through hostile territory, fighting countless smaller actions and calling for a titanic logistical effort. There is a copious literature on Alexander the Great, but most are biographies of the man himself, with relatively few recent works analysing his campaigns from a purely military angle. This book will combine a narrative of the course of each of Alexander's campaigns, with clear analysis of strategy, tactics, logistics etc. This will combine with Stephen English's The Army of Alexander the Great and The Sieges of Alexander the Great, to form a very strong three-volume examination of one of the most successful armies and greatest conquerors ever known. 1 vol, 256 pgs 2008 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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2-193290 English, Stephen FIELD CAMPAIGNS OF ALEXANDER THE GREAT First of a three-volume set analyzing Alexander the Great's campaigns, including strategy, tactics, logistics, and other purely military aspects.

Most of his 13-year reign as king of Macedon was spent in hard campaigning which conquered half the then-known world, during which he never lost a battle. Details the famous set-piece battles (Granicus, Issus, Gaugamela, and Hydaspes) plus countless smaller actions while marching through hostile territory.

The other two volumes to be published are The Army of Alexander the Great and The Sieges of Alexander the Great.
1 vol, 256 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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1-199750 English, Stephen MERCENARIES IN THE CLASSICAL WORLD: Circa 664 - 323BC Examines the role of the mercenaries and their influence on the wars of the period down to the death of Alexander the Great, who employed them and why, and will also look at the social and economic pressures that drove tens of thousands to make a living of fighting for the highest bidder, despite the intense dangers of the ancient battlefield. 6 x 9 inches, approximately 20 images.1 vol, 192 pgs 2012 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-85050 Erdkamp, Paul editor ROMAN ARMY AND THE ECONOMY, THE Eight essays covering aspects of supplying theRoman Army, Communications & Transport; b/w maps,tables, select biblio.1 vol, 434 pgs 2002 NETHERLANDS, JC GIEBEN
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1-86990 Erdkamp, Paul editor COMPANION TO THE ROMAN ARMY, A The editor presents 29 chapters that cover every topic of the Roman Army from Earliest times to the Late Roman Empire. Includes 30 b/w illustrations and maps, with notes, biblio, and index.

This companion provides an extensive account of the Roman army, exploring its role in Roman politics and society as well as the reasons for its effectiveness as a fighting force.

* An extensive account of the Roman army, from its beginnings to its transformation in the later Roman Empire
* Examines the army as a military machine - its recruitment, training, organization, tactics and weaponry
* Explores the relationship of the army to Roman politics, economics and society more broadly
* Considers the geography and climate of the lands in which the Romans fought
* Each chapter is written by a leading expert in a particular subfield and takes account of the latest scholarly and archaeological research in that area1 vol, 600 pgs 2010 OXFORD, BLACKWELL PUBS
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1-902934 Eschbach, Dr Jan THE ARMY OF MAXIMINUS THRAX Provides a concise overview over organisation, tactics, and equipment of the Roman army at the beginning of this era and also sheds light on Maximinus' German campaign, in which Rome's army once more ventured deep into unconquered German territory.

The discovery of the Harzhorn battlefield has enabled archaeologists and historians to reconstruct a dramatic episode from this truly dramatic time. Includes four maps, 24 full-page and double-page drawings, and about 20 detailed studies on weapons, helmets, and shields
1 vol, 160 pgs 2020 GERMANY, BERLIN ZINNFIGUREN
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1-219620 Esposiro, Gabriele ARMIES OF THE LATE ROMAN EMPIRE AD 284 to 476: History, Organization & Equipment This guide to the Late Roman Army focusses on the dramatic and crucial period that started with the accession of Diocletian and ended with the definitive fall of the Western Roman Empire. This was a turbulent period during which the Roman state and its armed forces changed. Includes 150 illustrations.

Gabriele Esposito challenges many stereotypes and misconceptions regarding the Late Roman Army; for example, he argues that the Roman military machine remained a reliable and efficient one until the very last decades of the Western Empire. The author describes the organization, structure, equipment, weapons, combat history and tactics of Late Roman military forces. The comitatenses (field armies), limitanei (frontier units), foederati (allied soldiers), bucellarii (mercenaries), scholae palatinae (mounted bodyguards), protectores (personal guards) and many other kinds of troops are covered.

The book is lavishly illustrated in color, including the shield devices from the Notitia Dignitatum. The origins and causes for the final military fall of the Empire are discussed in detail, as well as the influence of the 'barbarian' peoples on the Roman Army.1 vol, 208 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-207110 Esposito, Gabriele ARMIES OF THE TROJAN WAR This book examines the events of the famous Trojan War from a military point of view, including to the latest archaeological evidence and historical studies. The author tries a complete reconstruction of the causes that led to the war and of its possible development, including the different phases and military operations. The consequences that the war had on the Greek world are also analyzed in detail. The book focuses on many different military aspects, with great attention being given to composition of the opposing armies.

Detailed orders of battle are included, together with chapters on the political organization of both Troy and the Greek world. The troop types and the weaponry of the confronting armies are presented in detail, also thanks to the 18 color plates which complete the text. For the first time in the world the multinational Trojan army is reconstructed in color, as well as all the major Greek and Trojan heroes who participated to the war. This work is highly recommended for wargamers, modelers and military history fans: it is both a good introduction on the subject for new readers and an exciting read for experts1 vol, 80 pgs 2014 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-221821 Esposito, Gabriele ARMIES OF THE HELLENISTIC STATES: 323 BC - AD 30 Detailed analysis of the organization and equipment employed by the armies of the Hellenistic States. After Alexander the Great's death in 323 BC, his immense Macedonian empire was divided between his ambitious generals, who in turn formed their own monarchies across Eastern Europe, Asia and North Africa. The states analyzed are: Macedon, Seleucid Empire, Ptolemaic Egypt, Greco-Bactrian Kingdom, Armenia, Pergamon, Pontus, Cappadocia, Galatia, Bosporan Kingdom, Epirus, Sicily, Achaean League and Aetolian League.

Follows the development of the Hellenistic military forces from the army bequeathed by Alexander the Great to the complex military machines that succumbed one by one in the wars against the expanding Romans. As decades and centuries progressed, Hellenistic warfare became always more sophisticated: the 'diadochi' (Alexander's successors) could field armies with thousands of men, chariots, elephants and siege machines; these came from all the territories of the former Macedonian Empire. Also shows how Hellenistic forces were strongly influenced by Roman models during the last years of independence of their kingdoms. Includes 80 illustrations and 8 maps.1 vol, 168 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-222500 Esposito, Gabriele ARMIES OF CELTIC EUROPE 700 BC to AD 106: History, Organization and Equipment Study of the Celtic warrior culture, armies, strategy, tactics, and equipment (they invented the horned saddle and chainmail, and British armies were the last in Europe to use chariots on the battlefield). Dozens of color photographs of reenactors help bring these magnificent warriors back to life. Includes 102 color illustrations.

Although comprised of many distinct tribes and groupings, the Celts shared a distinctive culture that dominated much of Europe for centuries. They enjoyed a formidable reputation as fierce and brave warriors, skilled horsemen and fine metalworkers. In 390 BC an alliance of Celtic tribes defeated a Roman army at the River Allia and went on to sack Rome and thenceforth the Romans lived under their threat.

In the early third century BC a Celtic army swept into Macedonia and Greece, won a major victory at Thermopylai and ransacked the sacred sanctuary at Delphi. Such was their warlike prowess that, when not fighting their own wars, they were sought after as mercenaries by many armies, serving as far afield as southern Egypt. When the Romans invaded Gaul (France and Belgium) and the British Isles, Celtic armies resisted them fiercely.1 vol, 0 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-225260 Esposito, Gabriele Armies of Ancient Greece Circa 500 to 338 BC: History, Organization and Equipment Details Greek arms, armor and equipment, organization and tactics of the Classical period, from the Persian Wars to the Macedonian victory at the Battle of Chaeronea, including troops in some of the most famous wars and battles of the whole ancient period, such as the defeat of the Persians at Marathon, the Spartans' heroic last stand at Thermopylae, the gruelling Pelopponesian War and the epic March of the Ten Thousand. The Greek heavy infantry spearmen, or hoplites, are one of the most recognizable types of ancient warrior and their tightly-packed phalanx formation dominated the battlefield. 1 vol, 224 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-226440 Esposito, Gabriele ARMIES OF ANCIENT ITALY 753-218 BC: From the Foundation of Rome to the Start of the Second Punic War Before becoming the masters of the Mediterranean world, the Romans had first to conquer the Italian peninsula in a series of harsh conflicts against its other varied and warlike residents. The outcome was no foregone conclusion and it took the Romans half a millennium to secure the whole of Italy. 80 color & black and white illustrations

Gabriele Esposito presents the armies that fought these wars, in which the Roman military spirit and their famous legions were forged. He not only follows the evolution of the Roman forces from the Regal Period to the outbreak of the Second Punic War but also the forces of their neighbors, rivals and enemies. The most notable of these, the Etruscans, Samnites and the Italian Greeks are given particular attention but others, such as the Celts and Ligures of the North and the warriors of Sicily and Sardinia, are also considered. Details of the organization, weapons, equipment and tactics of each army are described, while dozens of beautiful color photos of reenactors show how these warriors looked in the field.
1 vol, 192 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-228620 Esposito, Gabriele ARMIES OF THE GERMANIC PEOPLES - 200 BC TO AD 500: History, Organization and Equipment Presents an overview of the military history of the Germanic peoples of this period. Examines the evolution of Germanic weapons, equipment, and tactics and includes dozens of color photos of replica equipment in use. Shows how Germanic warriors were able to crush the Roman military forces on several occasions, gradually transform the Roman Army itself from the inside and, after the fall of the Empire, create new Romano-Germanic Kingdoms across Europe.

Starts by showing how, from very early on, the Germanic communities were heavily influenced by Celtic culture and follows with the major military events, starting with the first major encounter between the Germanic tribes and the Romans: the invasion by the Cimbri and Teutones. Julius Caesar's campaigns against German groups seeking to enter Gaul are described in detail as is the pivotal Battle of the Teutoburg Forest, which effectively halted Roman expansion into Germany and for centuries fixed the Rhine as the border between the Roman and Germanic civilizations. Escalating pressure of Germanic raids and invasions was a major factor in the collapse of the Western Roman Empire.1 vol, 176 pgs 2021 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-234540 Esposito, Gabriele THE MACEDONIAN ARMY OF PHILIP II AND ALEXANDER THE GREAT: 359-323 BC Detailed analysis of the organization and equipment of the Macedonian army built by Philip II and later employed to world-changing effect by his son, Alexander III (the Great). Explains how Philip took the traditional forces of Macedon and reformed them into the most modern and sophisticated combined-arms force in the Mediterranean world. Pike phalanx, Companion cavalry, light troops, and light and cavalry types are described in detail along with an analysis of the tactics employed in the great battles. Color photos showing replica weapons and equipment in use. Includes 90 color illustrations.1 vol, 152 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-236120 Esposito, Gabriele THE ARMY OF THE EARLY ROMAN EMPIRE: 30 BC-AD 180 -- History, Organization and Equipment Describes the tactics, organization, and equipment of the Roman army at the height of its powers, considered by many to be the most efficient and powerful fighting force of the ancient world. Provides an overview of the most significant campaigns and considers in detail not only the iconic legionaries but also the various auxiliary units, including cavalry. Supported by dozens of color photos of replica weapons, armor and other kit in use.

The legionary soldier of the early Empire period, with his distinctive segmented armor, is one of the images most closely associated by popular imagination with ancient Rome. Such soldiers conquered most of Britain, suffered and avenged the terrible disaster of the Teutoburg Forest and vanquished the fearsome Dacians across the Danube, a feat immortalized on Trajan's Column, as well as fighting many other tribes. In the East they overcame the Great Jewish Revolt and repeatedly contended with mixed success against the powerful Parthians.

This was the army that enforced the so-called Pax Romana at the point of a gladius and maintained the greatest empire the world had yet seen. Of course, such troops were also employed to bloody effect in the many civil wars.1 vol, 192 pgs 2023 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-236570 Esposito, Gabriele THE ARMY OF THE ROMAN REPUBLIC: 264-30 BC -- History, Organization and Equipment The period covered in this book saw the Roman Republic face its greatest military challenges. In 264 the Romans were pitted against the might of Carthage in the first of the three Punic Wars, which would push Rome to the brink but end with the destruction of this great rival city. In the following two centuries they would clash repeatedly with the Gauls, this recurrent threat finally overcome by Caesar's campaigns in Gaul. In this period they defeated the Hellenistic Successor states, proud heirs to the military legacy of Alexander the Great, a process completed by the annexation of Egypt in 30 BC. These wars, and others, made the Romans masters of all Western Europe and the whole Mediterranean basin, though failure against the Parthians limited their ambitions in the East. The Roman armies of this era were also employed against each other in the vicious civil wars that marked the end of the Republican period.

Gabriele Esposito describes the tactics, organization, weapons and equipment of the Roman forces involved in these wars. He shows how the lessons of defeats and victories against such varied opponents in far-flung theaters, as well as social changes, forced a process of evolution and reforms that transformed Roman armies across this turbulent period. As usual, his clear, accessible text is supported by dozens of color images of replica weapons and equipment in use.1 vol, 192 pgs 2023 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-211480 Esposito, Gabriele art by Guiseppe Rave THE LATE ROMAN ARMY The Late Roman Army is a history and sourcebook of the Roman army 250-490 AD. Inlcudes over 60 full color pictures and illustrations, over 30 original illustrations by Giuseppe Rava, and illustrated examples of Roman shields from the Notitia Dignitatum. 8x10.1 vol, 170 pgs 2016 US, WINGED HUSSAR PUBLISHING
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1-190834 Evans, Richard ROMAN CONQUESTS, THE: Volume 4 - Asia Minor, Syria, and Armenia While conquering Greece and Macedonia, the Romans defeated an intervention by the Seleucid Empire, the most powerful of the Hellenistic states founded by Alexander the Great's successors. Soon Roman armies crossed to Asia for the first time to carry the war to the Seleucids. Here they faced one of the most sophisticated armies of the ancient world, evolved from Alexander's all-conquering war machine with the exotic additions of elephants, scythed chariots, and heavily armored cataphract cavalry. The Seleucids also possessed a formidable navy.

The Roman army defeated the Seleucids at the epic battle of Magnesia in 190 BC, which marked the beginning of a long decline for Seleucid power in Asia. This, however, allowed other states to come to the fore, most notably Pontus. In the 1st century BC, Rome's grip on its Asian provinces was shattered by the onslaught of Mithridates VI of Pontus. Mithridates was eventually overcome, after many Roman reverses, but these wars in turn led to conflict with Armenia.

Like the other volumes in this series, this book explains how the Roman war machine coped with formidable new foes and the challenges of unfamiliar terrain and climate. This volume draws on Dr. Evans' expertise in studying topography in relation to ancient events and specifically his original research into the battlefield of Magnesia.1 vol, 208 pgs 2011 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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1-203991 Evans, Richard FIELDS OF DEATH: Retracing Ancient Battlefields -- Vol. I Richard Evans revisits the sites of a selection of Greek and Roman battles and sieges to seek new insights. The battle narratives in ancient sources can be a thrilling read and form the basis of our knowledge of these epic events, but they can just as often provide an incomplete or obscure record. Details, especially those related to topographical and geographical issues that can have a fundamental importance to military actions, are left tantalizingly unclear to the modern reader.

The evidence from archaeological excavation work can sometimes fill in a gap in our understanding, but such an approach remains uncommon in studying ancient battles. By combining the ancient sources and latest archaeological findings with his personal observations on the ground, Richard Evans brings new perspectives to the dramatic events of the distant past. For example, why did armies miss one another in what we might today consider relatively benign terrain? Just how important was the terrain in determining victory or defeat in these clashes.

The author has carefully selected battles and sieges to explore, first to identify their locations and see how these fit with the ancient evidence. He then examines the historical episodes themselves, offering new observations from first-hand study of the field of battle along with up-to-date photographs, maps and diagrams. In the process, he discusses whether and how the terrain has since been changed by land use, erosion and other factors, and the extent to which what we see today represents a real connection with the dramatic events of the distant past. This first volume considers:

1. The Greek Victory over the Persians at Marathon (490 BC) 2. Leonidas and his Three Hundred Spartans at Thermopylae (480 BC) 3. The Athenian Siege of Syracuse (414-413 BC) 4. The Syracusan Siege of Motya (397 BC) 5. Alexander's Defeat of Darius at Issus (333 BC) 6. Hannibal's Victory at Cannae (216 BC) 7. Titus Quinctius Flamininus and Philip V at Cynoscephalae (197 BC) 8. Gaius Marius' Victory over the Teutones at Aquae Sextiae (102 BC) 9. Octavian versus Antony and Cleopatra of Egypt: The Battle of Actium (31 BC) 10. The First Battle of Bedriacum (April AD 69).

Includes 40 color pages and 40 maps/tactical diagrams.1 vol, 256 pgs 2013 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-215460 Farrojh, Kaveh THE SASSANIANS: The Armies of Ancient Persia This book gives an account of the Roman relationship with Persia and how it was shaped by the actions of Alexander the Great long before the events. Numerous Roman emperors led armies eastward against the Persians, seeking to emulate or exceed the glorious conquests of Alexander. Some achieved successes but more often the result was ignominious defeat or death. Even as the empire declined, court propagandists and courtiers looked for flattering ways to compare their now-throne-bound emperors with Alexander. All the while there was a small segment of the Roman intelligentsia who disparaged Alexander and his misdeeds.

While the Romans dreamed of conquering the Persian realm, the Persians of the Parthian and Sassanian dynasties dreamed of regaining the lands of the eastern Mediterranean snatched from their Achaemenid ancestors by Alexander. Echoes of this revanchist policy can be seen in Iran's support of Shiites in Iraq, Syria, Yemen, and Lebanon. 1 vol, 504 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-980035 Farrokh, Kaveh SHADOWS IN THE DESERT:Ancient Persia at War 1 vol, 320 pgs 2007 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISH'NG
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1-84880 Faulkner, Neil APOCALYPSE:The Great Jewish Revolt Against Rome From AD66 to AD73 the Jews fought the Romans in their 'final' insurrection, supported by numerous b/w illust/drawings/maps the author brings to life the destruction of Jerusalem and Masada, biblio/index1 vol, 416 pgs 2006 UK, TEMPUS PUBLICATIONS
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1-666112 Fernandez, Jose LAS CAMPANAS DE MARCO AGRIPA: 43-18 BC Most likely, Augustus would have not become emperor without the contributions, both military and political, that Agripa made -- he defeated all the enemies of Augustus and Mark Antony and Sextus Pompey, and renewed and reorganized the fleet and the army. Agripa also pacified both Gaul and Hispania, and forced the submission of the Cantabrian tribes. Includes 36 b/w illustrations, six color plates, and 16 maps.1 vol, 127 pgs 2016 SPAIN, ALMENA
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1-66691 Fernandez, Jose LA BATALLA DE ZAMA 202 BC The Battle of Zama, fought around October 19, 202 BC, marked the end of the Second Punic War. A Roman army led by Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus defeated a Carthaginian force led by the commander Hannibal. Soon after this defeat on their home ground, the Carthaginian senate sued for peace, which was given to them by the Roman Republic on rather humiliating terms, ending the 17-year war.1 vol, 110 pgs 2013 SPAIN, ALMENA
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1-66694 Fernandez, Jose LA GUERRA HISPANA de SERTORIO: 82-72 BC The Sertorian War was a conflict of the Roman civil wars in which a coalition of Iberians and Romans fought against the representatives of the regime established by Sulla. It takes its name from Quintus Sertorius, the main leader of the opposition to Sulla. The war lasted from 80 BC to 72 BC.

The war is notable for Sertorius' successful use of guerrilla warfare. The war ended after Sertorius was assassinated by Marcus Perperna, who was then promptly defeated by Pompey.1 vol, 110 pgs 2014 SPAIN, ALMENA
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1-66684 Fernandez, Jose Antonio LAS INVASION BARBARAS DE HISPANIA One of the least studied periods in the history of Spain is the invasion of the Iberian Peninsula by the barbarians after the fragmentation of the Roman Empire. The author covers the struggles of the Roman emperors and usurpers -- and the barbarians who often fought on both sides -- to explain how and why the Empire fell. Color plates throughout. 1 vol, 110 pgs 2012 SPAIN, ALMENA
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2-11970 Ferrill, Arthur FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE, THE MILITARY EXPLANATION B/w illust, maps, battle plans, drawings. A vivid account of the military decline of Rome. Appendix, index.1 vol, 192 pgs 1988 NY, THAMES & HUDSON
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1-190833 Fields, Nic ROMAN CONQUESTS, THE: Volume 3 - North Africa The third in the Roman Conquests series will briefly cover Rome's first forays into the dark continent during the First and Second Punic Wars, then cover in detail her vindictive final conquest and destruction of Carthage in the Third Punic War. The subsequent long wars against the slippery Numidian prince, Jugurtha, which tested the Roman military system to the limit, also occupy a central place. With a cast of characters including Hannibal, the Scipios, Marius, Sulla, and the wily Jugurtha, this is sure to be a popular addition to the series. Like the other volumes, this book gives a clear narrative of the course of these wars, explaining how the Roman war machine coped with formidable new foes and the challenges of unfamiliar terrain and climate. Specially-commissioned color plates by Graham Sumner bring the main troop types vividly to life in meticulously researched detail.1 vol, 208 pgs 2011 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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1-191720 Fields, Nic WARLORDS OF REPUBLICAN ROME: Caesar Against Pompey The war between Caesar and Pompey was one of the defining moments in Roman history. This highly readable account of this contest for power gives a vivid insight to their battle. Includes black and white illustrations and maps.1 vol, 256 pgs 2010 US, CASEMATE PUBLISHERS
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1-201990 Fields, Nic SPARTAN WAY, THE For a period of some 200 years, Sparta was acknowledged throughout the Greek world as the home of the finest soldiers. Xenophon called them 'the only true craftsmen in matters of war.'

The Spartan Way examines how Spartan society, through its rigid laws and brutal educational system, was thoroughly militarized and devoted to producing warriors suited to the intense demands of hoplite warfare - professional killers inculcated with the values of unwavering obedience and a willingness to fight and die for their city. Nic Fields explains how their reputation for invincibility was earned (and deliberately manipulated) and how it was ultimately shattered.

The role of Spartan women, as mothers and wives, in shaping the warrior ethic is considered, as are the role of uniform and rigorous training in enhancing the small-unit cohesion within the phalanx , and the psychological intimidation of the enemy.

The final chapters chart the course of Sparta's successes through the period of the Persian and Peloponnesian Wars, through the Corinthian and Theban wars of the fourth century BC, which culminated with the shattering military defeats at Leuctra and 2nd Mantinea, and the years of her decline with the Spartans as a source of mercenaries for the wars of other states. 1 vol, 208 pgs 2013 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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2-206250 Fields, Nic AD69: Emperors, Armies & Anarchy With the death of Nero by suicide, the Julio-Claudian dynasty came to an ignominious end and Rome was up for grabs. Imperial authority was ultimately based on control of the military and so began the 'Year of the Four Emperors.' It took a year of civil war and the death of three imperial candidates before a fourth candidate could come out on top, remain there, and establish a new dynasty. Includes b/w maps and illustrations.1 vol, 256 pgs 2023 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-216160 Fields, Nic GOD'S CITY: Byzantine Constantinople Byzantium. Was it Greek or Roman, familiar or hybrid, barbaric or civilized, Oriental or Western?

In the late 11th century, Constantinople was the largest and wealthiest city in Christendom, the seat of the Byzantine emperor, Christ's vice-regent on earth, and the center of a predominately Christian empire, steeped in Greek cultural and artistic influences, yet founded and maintained by a Roman legal and administrative system.

Despite the amalgam of Greek and Roman influences, however, its language and culture was definitely Greek. Constantinople truly was the capital of the Roman empire in the East, and from its founding under the first Constantinus to its fall under the 11th and last Constantinus the inhabitants always called themselves Romaioi, Romans, not Hellenikes, Greeks. Over its millennium long history the empire and its capital experienced many vicissitudes that included several periods of waxing and waning and more than one 'golden age'.

Its political will to survive is still eloquently proclaimed in the monumental double land walls of Constantinople, the greatest city fortifications ever built, on which the forces of 'barbarism' dashed themselves for a thousand years.

Indeed, Byzantium was one of the longest lasting social organizations in history. Very much part of this success story was the legendary Varangian Guard, the elite body of axe-bearing Northmen sworn to remain loyal to the true Christian emperor of the Romans. There was no hope for an empire that had lost the will to prosecute the grand and awful business of adventure. The Byzantine empire was certainly not of that stamp.1 vol, 296 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-222090 Fischer, Thomas ARMY OF THE ROMAN EMPERORS Compared to modern standard, the Roman army of the imperial era was surprisingly small. However, when assessed in terms of their various tasks, they by far outstrip modern armies - acting not only as an armed power of the state in external and internal conflicts, but also carrying out functions which nowadays are performed by police, local government, customs and tax authorities, as well as constructing roads, ships, and buildings. 574 color and black and white images.

With close to 600 illustrations, the costumes, weapons and equipment of the Roman army are explored in detail using archaeological finds dating from the late Republic to Late Antiquity, and from all over the Roman Empire. The buildings and fortifications associated with the Roman army are also discussed. By comparing conflicts, border security, weaponry and artifacts, the development of the army through time is traced.

This work is intended for experts as well as to readers with a general interest in Roman history. It is also a treasure-trove for re-enactment groups, as it puts many common perceptions of the weaponry, equipment and dress of the Roman army to the test.1 vol, 464 pgs 2019 US, CASEMATE
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1-205800 Fisher-Bovet, Christelle ARMY AND SOCIETY IN PTOLEMAIC EGYPT This is the only substantial and up-to-date reference work on the Ptolemaic army. Employing Greek and Egyptian papyri and inscriptions, and building on approaches developed in state-formation theory, it offers a coherent account of how the changing structures of the army in Egypt after Alexander's conquest led to the development of an ethnically more integrated society.

A new tripartite division of Ptolemaic history challenges the idea of gradual decline, and emphasizes the reshaping of military structures that took place between c.220 and c.160 BC in response to changes in the nature of warfare, mobilization and demobilization, and financial constraints. An investigation of the socio-economic role played by soldiers permits a reassessment of the cleruchic system and shows how soldiers' associations generated interethnic group solidarity.

By integrating Egyptian evidence, Christelle Fischer-Bovet also demonstrates that the connection between the army and local temples offered new ways for Greeks and Egyptians to interact. Includes 34 b/w illus, four maps, and 28 tables. 1 vol, 472 pgs 2012 UK, CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
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1-222220 Forty, George HADRIAN'S WALL: Operations Manual Hadrian's Wall is the largest, most spectacular historical monument in Britain. Nothing else approaches its vast scale: a land wall running 73 miles from east to west and a sea wall stretching at least 26 miles down the Cumbrian coast. Some of its forts are as large as Britain's most formidable medieval castles, and with its mile towers, barracks, and soldier's leisure facilities, the site allows an astonishingly rich insight into Roman frontier life. Hadrian's Wall Operations Manual looks at the design and construction of the wall, from the initial land survey to its busiest period as Rome's most northern frontier.1 vol, 192 pgs 2018 UK, HAYNES PUBLISHING
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1-229790 Forty, Siman and Forty, Jonathan LIMITS OF EMPIRE: Rome's Borders Examines the frontiers of the Roman Empire, looking at the way they were constructed and manned and how that changed over the years. Besides the physical barriers - from the walls in Britain to the Fossatum Africae in the desert, it looks at the traders and the prices that were paid for the traffic of goods. Describes how civil settlements - vici - grew up around the forts and fortlets and what life was like for soldiers, sailors, and civilians. The book presents artifacts of the period and provides a guidebook to top Roman museums and a gazetteer of visitable sites.

By AD 117 and the accession of Hadrian, the empire had reached its peak. It held sway from Britain to Morocco, from Spain to the Black Sea. And its wealth was coveted by those outside its borders. Just as today those from poorer countries try to make their way into Europe or North America, so those outside the empire wanted to make their way into the Promised Land - for trade, for improvement of their lives, or for plunder. Thus the Roman borders became a mix - just as our borders are today - of defensive bulwark against enemies, but also control areas where import and export taxes were levied, and entrance was controlled. Some of these borders were hard such as Hadrian's Wall and the line between the Rhine and Danube. Other areas used great rivers as natural borders that the Romans policed with their navy. 1 vol, 200 pgs 2022 US, CASEAMATE PUBLISHING
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1-217840 Fratantuono, Lee CALIGULA: An Unexpected General Offers a new appraisal of Gaius Caligula as a surprisingly competent military strategist, arguing that his achievements helped to secure Roman military power in Europe for a generation. Caligula reigned for four short years from 37 to 41 CE before his infamous tenure came to a violent end. While much has been written about Caligula's notorious excesses and court life, relatively little of his military and foreign policy has been seriously studied.

This is a military history of Rome during Caligula's reign. Caligula had been raised in a military camp (his nickname, Caligula, means 'Little Boot'. His years as emperor came in the wake of the great consolidation of Tiberius' gains in Germany and Pannonia, and in large part made possible the invasions of Gaul and Britain that were undertaken by his uncle and successor, Claudius. His expeditions in Gaul were part of a program of imitation of his storied predecessor, and crowning completion of what had been left undone in the relatively conservative military policy years of Augustus and Tiberius.1 vol, 240 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-226330 Fratantuono, Lee ROMAN CONQUEST: Mesopotamia & Arabia Explores the Roman invasions and military operations in two distinct yet related areas: Mesopotamia and Arabia. In these far-flung regions of the ancient known world, Rome achieved the greatest point of expansion in the history of her Empire. Under the reign of the Emperor Trajan, the Roman Empire reached the point of maximum expansion made famous by maps of the world circa AD 120. Includes eight pages of color illustrations plus maps.

Under the Severans, significant efforts were expended on a Roman dream of linking the two regions into one mighty provincial bulwark against Eastern enemies. Individual chapters detail the history of the conquest of these easternmost territories of the Empire, analyzing the opposing armies involved (Roman, Parthian, Sassanian, Arab) and the reasons for success and failure. The story of how Rome won and lost her Far East territories offers a paradigm for the rise and fall of the greatest military empire of the ancient world. 1 vol, 192 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-234920 Fratantuono, Lee THE BATTLE OF ACTIUM 31 BC: War for the World The naval battle between Octavian and Antony that decided the leadership of the Roman Empire receives a fresh look. Re-examines the ancient evidence and presents a compelling and solidly documented account of what took place in the waters off the promontory of Leucas in late August and early September of 31 BC.

A good argument could be made that the Battle of Actium was the most significant military engagement in Roman history. On a bright September day, the naval forces of Octavian clashed with those of Antony and Cleopatra off the coast of western Greece. The victory Octavian enjoyed that day set the state for forty-four years of what would come to be known as the Augustan Peace, and was in no small way the dawn of the Roman Empire.1 vol, 232 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-237160 Fratantuono, Lee DIOCLETIAN AND THE MILITARY RESTORATION OF ROME Provides an introduction to the life and times of Diocletian in the third century AD for the general reader, offering a balanced portrait of an immensely talented man in a time of trial and tumult, an accomplished emperor who knew when it was time to retire to his gardens. His more than twenty years of power were marked by the ill-fated Great Persecution of the Christians, an undertaking that would prove to be one of the less successful initiatives of his reign, even as in its own way it helped to pave the way for the coming of an equally famous, successful emperor in the person of Constantine the Great. Includes 8 pages of color illustrations.1 vol, 272 pgs 2023 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-215380 Fratantuono. Lee LUCULLUS: The Life and Campaigns of a Roman Conqueror The military achievements of Lucius Licinius Lucullus (118-57/56 B.C.) have been the subject of admiration and great respect throughout the history of the study of warfare. Yet there have been few studies dedicated to a comprehensive examination of exactly how Lucullus conquered the Roman East and made it a more or less cohesive part of the empire.

Lee Frantantuono considers every aspect of Lucullus' life, starting with the training and education of a future Roman officer, but the greatest emphasis is on his military strategy and tactics during the Third Mithridatic War and his military adventures in Armenia.

His most famous achievement was his victory against immense odds at the land battle of Tigranocerta. We are also reminded that he one of the most formidable naval strategists of the Roman Republic. Lucullus complicated relationship with Sulla and Crassus is explored and the study concludes with the retirement of the man Pliny the Elder memorably referred to as 'Xerxes in a Toga' -- a patron of the arts and master of a life of horticulture and reflection.1 vol, 208 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-34900 Fuller, Major-General J F C THE GENERALSHIP OF ALEXANDER THE GREAT Fuller first provides the record of Alexander, and then an analysis of his achievements. End maps, map, b/w illust, index.1 vol, 336 pgs 1998 LONDON, WORDSWORTH EDITIO
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1-192240 Gabriel, Richard Philip II of Macedonia - Greater Than Alexander Philip II of Macedonia (382-336 BCE), unifier of Greece, author of Greece's first federal constitution, founder of the first territorial state with a centralized administrative structure in Europe, forger of the first Western national army, first great general of the Greek imperial age, strategic and tactical genius, and military reformer who revolutionized warfare in Greece and the West, was one of the greatest captains in the military history of the West. Philip prepared the ground, assembled the resources, conceived the strategic vision, and launched the first modern, tactically sophisticated and strategically capable army in Western military history, making the later victories of his son Alexander possible.

Philip's death marked the passing of the classical age of Greek history and warfare and the beginning of its imperial age. To Philip belongs the title of the first great general of a new age of warfare in the West, an age that he initiated with his introduction of a new instrument of war, the Macedonian phalanx, and the tactical doctrines to ensure its success. As a practitioner of the political art, Philip also had no equal. In all these things, Philip exceeded Alexander's triumphs.

This book establishes Philip's legitimate and deserved place in military history, which, until now, has been largely minimized in favor of his son by the classicist writers who have dominated the field of ancient biography. Richard Gabriel, renowned military historian, has given us the first military biography of Philip II of Macedonia.
1 vol, 324 pgs 2010 US, POTOMAC BOOKS
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1-218840 Gabriel, Richard A ON ANCIENT WARFARE: Perspectives on Aspects of War in Antiquity - 4000 BC to AD 637 Presents thoughts and perspectives on various aspects of ancient warfare. It does not aim to be a comprehensive overview nor a coherent narrative of ancient military history, but includes topics such as the origins of war, logistics, military medicine, psychiatry, origins of jihad, and the generalship of Alexander the Great, Scipio, and Hannibal. Includes 16 b/w maps and diagrams.1 vol, 336 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-35560 Gabriel, Richard A. and Boose, Donald Jr. GREAT BATTLES OF ANTIQUITY, THE A strategic & tactical guide to great battles that shaped the development of war from Megiddo, each of 31 campaigns/battles are examined, maps, illust seperate biblio for each.1 vol, 752 pgs 1995 WESTPORT, GREENWOOD PUBS
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2-74620 Gaebel, Robert E. CAVALRY OPERATIONS IN THE ANCIENT GREEK WORLD The author challenges conventional views of cavalry operations in the ancient Greek World, b/w maps/illust, biblio, index. 1 vol, 368 pgs 2002 NORMAN, UNIV OF OKLAHOMA
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1-902914 Gagelmann, Strassmeir DAS HEER DES VARUS - V1 Numerous color plates and illustrations. Describes in detail the Roman troops, which were completely wiped out in the autumn of 9 AD in the area that the Romans called the Teutoburg Forest, by Germanic insurgents in a battle of encirclement.

The legionaries and auxiliary troops under the command of the Commander of the Army of the Rhine Publius Varus Quinctilius are reconstructed on the basis of the current historical and archaeological research, including consideration of the archaeological finds at the Augustan military camp in Germania and the battlefield at Kalkriese.1 vol, 72 pgs 2012, GERMANY, BERLIN ZINNFIGUREN
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1-902919 Gagelmann, Strassmeir DAS FRANKISCHE HEER DER MEROWINGERZEIT: Vol. 1 The Frankish army of the Merovingian: Volume 1.

Numerous color plates and illustrations. Describes in detail Franks, Alemanni, Burgundians, Thuringians and Bavarians, 5th to 8th century AD. Part 1 contains clothing, dress accessories, personal equipment, and weapons.

Contents: Historical background principles of reconstruction costumes and costume accessories - Clothing and textile colors - decorative techniques - garment clasps (brooches) - Jewelry - Shoes - Belt - Belt Bags and Bag Frames - Personal equipment - water bottles - hair and beard protection.1 vol, 64 pgs 2012, GERMANY, BERLIN ZINNFIGUREN
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1-236910 Giles, Kevin WARRIORS OF THE ANCIENT GREEK WORLD Oversized at 8.5x11 inches, this contains over 140 lavishly detailed photographed and illustrated recreations of the Greek warrior panoplies of the fifth and fourth centuries BC. It covers the heavy infantry and cavalry of Greece and Macedonia, the light infantry and horsemen of the Thracian territories and the fighting men and women of the vast Persian and Scythian realms.

The book has been crafted to show these ancient combatants in as much physical, gritty detail and character as possible. The combatants are seen torn from moments in time and dropped onto the page. It illustrates the range of distinct weapons and equipment carried by them, why it was needed and how it was made. It shows how the warriors may have looked whilst on campaign in the mud, blood and all.1 vol, 80 pgs 2023 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-195013 Gleeson, Warren and Evans, Mike CLASH OF EMPIRES: Kingdom of Heaven (Crusades) Kingdom of Heaven is the third source book for Clash of Empires and covers the era of the Crusades. The book is split into three parts, with each focusing on a specific time period and series of battles and combatants. Also includes superbly painted miniatures, more than 40 army lists, and variants.

DEUS VULT

In a time of vicious religious intolerance, Pope Urban II launches a Crusade to cleanse Palestine and free Eastern Christians from Muslim rule. This section features a concise historical overview and army lists plus variants including: Early Crusaders, Latin Kingdoms of the East, Byzantine Empire, Great Seljuk Empire, Fatimid Egyptians, Zengids, and the Ayyubids under Saladin.

THERE IS NO CONQUEROR SAVE GOD

The second part opens with the reverberations across Europe following the fall of Constantinople and charts further conflict over Jerusalem and the invasions of the Mongols. Includes lists for Later Crusaders, Francocracy, Italian Maritime Republics, Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia, Byzantine Successors, Ayyubid Successors, Mamluks and the Mongols.

THE PERPETUAL CRUSADE

The final section deals with the mid-12th century forays by Christian Crusaders into the Baltic region in a series of conflicts that lasted over 200 years and gave birth to the legend of Alexander Nevsky. It features lists for Northern and Scandinavian Crusaders, Ordensstaat (Teutonic Order), Baltic Nations and the Republic of Novgorod. 1 vol, 128 pgs 2013 UK, GREAT ESCAPE GAMES
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1-66003 Goldsworthy, Adrian ROMAN WARFARE Part of the Cassell 'History of Warfare' series,1 vol, 224 pgs 2000 UK, CASSELL COMPANY
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2-67720 Goldsworthy, Adrian FIELDS OF BATTLE:Cannae New series from CASSEL, in deapth study usingprimary sources, excellent color maps, similar instyle to a Osprey Campaign book, more pages.1 vol, 200 pgs 2001 LONDON, CASSEL
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1-72590 Goldsworthy, Adrian COMPLETE ROMAN ARMY, THE 8x10, 150+ b/w illust, 100+ color illust. The Roman army was one of the most successful fighting forces in history. Its organization and tactics were highly advanced and were unequaled until the modern era. Spectacular monuments to its perseverance and engineering skill are still visible today, most notably Hadrian's Wall and the siege works around the fortress of Masada.

This book is the first to examine in detail not just the early imperial army but also the citizens' militia of the Republic and the army of the later Empire. The unprecedented scope and longevity of Roman military success is placed in the context of ordinary soldiers' daily lives, whether spent in the quiet routine of a peaceful garrison or in arduous campaign and violent combat. Key battles and tactics are described, and there are brief biographies of the great commanders.

Drawing on archaeology, ancient art, and original documentary sources, this book presents the most convincing history ever published of the Roman army.1 vol, 224 pgs 2011 NY, THAMES & HUDSON
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2-72590 Goldsworthy, Adrian COMPLETE ROMAN ARMY, THE 8x10, 150+ b/w illust, 100+ color illust,The Roman army was one of the most successful fighting forces in history. Its organization and tactics were highly advanced and were unequaled until the modern era. Spectacular monuments to its perseverance and engineering skill are still visible today, most notably Hadrian's Wall and the siegeworks around the fortress of Masada.

This book is the first to examine in detail not just the early imperial army but also the citizens' militia of the Republic and the army of the later Empire. The unprecedented scope and longevity of Roman military success is placed in the context of ordinary soldiers' daily lives, whether spent in the quiet routine of a peaceful garrison or in arduous campaign and violent combat. Key battles and tactics are described, and there are brief biographies of the great commanders.

Drawing on archaeology, ancient art, and original documentary sources, this book presents the most convincing history ever published of the Roman army.

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1-666116 Gonzalez, Jose LA BATALLA DE FARSALIA 49 a.C. At the battle of Pharsalus, an outnumbered Julio Cesar defeated Gnaeus Pompey, who might have won with a better battle deployment and plan -- specifically, a Spanish legion of 5300 who were never ordered into battle and spent the day immobile.1 vol, 88 pgs 2016 SPAIN, ALMENA
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1-203930 Grainger, John ROME, PARTHIA & INDIA: The Violent Emergence of a New World Order 150-140 BC Between 152 and 138 BC a series of wars from Africa to India produced a radically new geopolitical situation. In 150 Rome was confined to the western Mediterranean, and the largest state was the Seleukid Empire. By 140 Rome had spread to the borders of Asia Minor and the Seleukid Empire was confined to Syria. The new great power in the Middle East was Parthia, stretching from Babylonia to Baktria. These two divided the western world between them until the Arab conquests in the seventh century AD.

These wars have generally been treated separately, but they were connected. The crisis began in Syria with the arrival of the pretender Alexander Balas; his example was copied by Andriskos in Macedon, formerly in Seleukid service; the reaction of Rome to defiance in Macedon, Greece and Africa produced conquest and destruction. The preoccupation of Seleukid kings with holding on to their thrones allowed Mithradates I of Parthia to conquer Iran and Babylonia and in Judaea an insurrection was partly successful.

Mithradates was able conquer in part because his other enemy, Baktria, was preoccupied with the nomad invasions which led to the destruction of Ai Khanum. One of the reasons for the nomad success in Baktria was the siphoning off of Greek strength into India, where a major expedition in these very years briefly conquered and sacked the old Indian imperial capital of Pataliputra.

In the process, the great cities of Carthage, Corinth, Ai Khanum, and Pataliputra were destroyed, while Antioch and Seleukeia-on-the-Tigris were extensively damaged. John Grainger's lucid narrative shows how these seismic events, stretching from India to the Western Meditteranean, interconnected to recast the ancient world.1 vol, 256 pgs 2013 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-210380 Grainger, John HELLENISTIC AND ROMAN NAVAL WARS 336BC - 31BC Huge resources were poured into maintaining fleets not only as symbols of prestige but as means of projecting real military power across the Mediterranean arena. Taking the period between Alexander the Great's conquests and the Battle of Actium, this analyses the developments in naval technology and tactics, the uses and limitations of sea power, and the differing strategies of the various powers. He shows, for example, how the Rhodians and the Romans eschewed the ever-larger monster galleys favored by most Hellenistic monarchs in favor of smaller vessels.1 vol, 224 pgs 2015 UK, PEN & SWORD
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2-210380 Grainger, John HELLENISTIC AND ROMAN NAVAL WARS: 336BC - 31BC Analyses the development of naval technology and tactics, uses and limitations of sea power, and the differing strategies of the various powers between Alexander the Great's conquests and the Battle of Actium. 1 vol, 224 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-210410 Grainger, John THE FALL OF THE SELEUKID EMPIRE 187-75 BC The concluding part of the history of the Seleukids traces the tumultuous last century of their empire. Riven by dynastic disputes, secessions, rebellions, religiously-inspired insurrection of the Jewish Maccabees, civil war, and the external invasion from Egypt in the West and the Parthians in the East. By the 80s BC, the empire was disintegrating, internally fractured, and squeezed by the converging expansionist powers of Rome and Parthia. A fitting, dramatic, and colorful conclusion to a masterful account of this once-mighty empire.1 vol, 240 pgs 2015 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-215580 Grainger, John KINGS AND KINGSHIP IN THE HELLENISTIC WORLD: 350 - 30 BC Between c.350 BC and 30 BC the Mediterranean world was one in which kings ruled. The exceptions were the Greek cities and Roman Italy. But for most of that period neither of these republican areas was central to events. For the crucial centuries between Alexander the Great and the Roman conquest of Macedon, the political running was made by kings, and it is their work and loves and experience which is the subject here.

Rome's expansion extinguished a series of monarchies and pushed back the area which was ruled by kings for a time, but the process of building a republican empire eventually rebounded on the city, and the Romans empire came to be ruled by an emperor who was in fact a facsimile of a Hellenistic king.

Rather than attempting a narrative of the various kingdoms, this takes a thematic approach, considering various aspects of Hellenistic kingship in turn. This highlights the common features as well as the differences across the various dynasties. How did one become king? How was a smooth succession secured and what happened when it was not? What were the duties of a king, and what were the rewards and distractions? These are just a few of the interesting facets examined in this original and fascinating book.1 vol, 270 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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2-224220 Grainger, John Roman Conquests: Egypt and Judaea Egypt was the last of the Macedonian Successor states to be swallowed up by Roman expansion. The Ptolemaic rulers had allied themselves to Rome while their rivals went down fighting. However, Cleopatra's famous love affair with Marc Antony ensured she was on the wrong side of the Roman civil war between him and Octavian (later to become Caesar Augustus).

After the defeat of Antony and Cleopatra at the naval battle of Actium, Octavian swiftly brought it under direct Roman control, though it took several campaigns to fully subjugate the whole country. These campaigns have previously been largely neglected. Judaea was a constant source of trouble for the Romans, as it had been for the Seleucids, the previous overlords of the region. The Romans at first were content to rule through client kings like the infamous Herod but were increasingly sucked in to direct military involvement to suppress religiously-inspired revolts.

Examinesthe course of these campaigns, explaining how the Roman war machine coped with formidable new foes and the challenges of unfamiliar terrain and climate.
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1-229500 Grainger, John THE STRAITS FROM TROY TO CONSTANTINOPLE: The Ancient History of the Dardanelles, Sea of Marmara and Bosporos In ancient times, the series of waterways now known as the Turkish Straits, comprising the Dardanelles (or Hellespont), Sea of Marmara, and the Bosporus, formed both a divide and a bridge between Europe and Asia. Its western and eastern entrances were guarded, at different times, by two of the most fabled cities of all time: respectively Troy (in Asia) and Byzantion (or Byzantium, on the European coast). The narrow crossing points at the Hellespont and Bosporus were strategically important invasion routes while the waters themselves were vital routes of travel and commerce, particularly the supply of grain from the hinterland of the Black Sea to the Greek cities. This made them valuable prizes and sources of friction between successive empires -- Persians, Macedonians, and Romans among them. It also ensured the locales were associated with some of the great names of history, from Odysseus to Xerxes, and Alexander the Great to Constantine the Great. 1 vol, 0 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-234440 Grainger, John THE FORTY SIEGES OF CONSTANTINOPLE: The Great City's Enemies and Its Survival The great city of Byzantium / Constantinople / Istanbul stands on a commanding cape overlooking a busy waterway. It has been the target of repeated attempts to capture it for the past two and a half millennia. Most of these attacks failed, but some did so in spectacular fashion, such as the great Arab sieges. The inhabitants fought hard in almost every siege, with the result that when the city was captured it was also destroyed, or at least suffered a hideous sack.

Almost every nation between the Atlantic and the Steppes of Asia have made attempts to capture the city, some repeatedly but only a few - a Roman emperor, the Crusaders, the Turks -- have succeeded. And there is no sign that some have given up the hope of taking it -- the last sieges were just before and then during the Great War, by the Bulgars, and then by the Allies, who got no closer than Gallipoli, but the city had to submit to enemy occupation when the empire it ruled collapsed. It is still surrounded by envious neighbors, who wish to control it. The city has been besieged 40 times, and has been captured on three occasions.1 vol, 288 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-234921 Grainger, John THE PTOLEMIES: Rise of a Dynasty -- Ptolemaic Egypt 330-246 BC First volume of his trilogy explains how Ptolemy I established the dynasty's power in Egypt in the wake of Alexander the Great's death. Egypt had been independent for most of the fourth century BC, but was reconquered by the Persian Empire in the 340s. This is essential background for Ptolemaic history since it meant that Alexander was welcomed as a liberator and, after the tyranny of Kleomenes, so was Ptolemy. This was the essential basis of Ptolemy's power. He conciliated the Egyptians, but reinforced his military strength with Greek settlers, mainly retired or available soldiers. He built the city of Alexandria, but to his own requirements, not those planned by Alexander.

The empire outside Egypt was acquired, perhaps for defense, perhaps by sheer greed. Ptolemy took over Cyrenaica (with difficulty), Cyprus and Syria/Palestine. These had to be defended against his rivals, hence the development of his navy, and the Syrian Wars.

The succession was carefully managed, but was not directly hereditary (Ptolemy II was not the eldest son), and the new king was very different. He fought repeated wars in Syria, and in the Aegean, built up his navy to the greatest seen in the ancient world, and extended his empire into the lands of the Red Sea, Sudan and Ethiopia. He taxed the Egyptians mercilessly to fund all these activities. Yet few of his wars were successful, and he stored up trouble for his successors.1 vol, 320 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-206580 Grainger, John D THE RISE OF THE SELEUKID EMPIRE (323-223 BC): Seleukos I to Seleukos III The Seleukid kingdom was the largest state in the world for a century and more between Alexander's death and the rise of Rome. It was ruled for all that time by a succession of able kings, but broke down twice, before eventually succumbing to dynastic rivalries, and simultaneous external invasions and internal grasps for independence.

The first king, Seleukos I, established a pattern of rule which was unusually friendly towards his subjects, and his policies promoted the steady growth of wealth and population in many areas which had been depopulated when he took them over. In particular the dynasty was active in founding cities from Asia Minor to Central Asia. Its work set the social and economic scene of the Middle East for many centuries to come. Yet these kings had to be warriors too as they defended their realm from jealous neighbors.

The first volume relates the remarkable twists of fortune and daring that saw Seleukos, an officer in an elite guard unit, emerge from the wars of the diadochi (Alexander's successors) in control of the largest and richest part of the empire of the late Alexander the Great. After his conquests and eventual murder, we then see how his successors continued his policies, including the repeated wars with the Ptolemaic rules of Egypt over control of Syria. The volume ends with the deep internal crisis and the wars of the brothers, which left only a single member of the dynasty alive in 223 BC.1 vol, 256 pgs 2014 UK, PEN & SWORD
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2-206580 Grainger, John D THE RISE OF THE SELEUKID EMPIRE (323-223 BC): Seleukos I to Seleukos III The Seleukid kingdom was the largest state in the world for a century and more between Alexander's death and the rise of Rome. It was ruled for all that time by a succession of able kings, but broke down twice, before eventually succumbing to dynastic rivalries, and simultaneous external invasions and internal grasps for independence.

The first king, Seleukos I, established a pattern of rule which was unusually friendly towards his subjects, and his policies promoted the steady growth of wealth and population in many areas which had been depopulated when he took them over. In particular the dynasty was active in founding cities from Asia Minor to Central Asia. Its work set the social and economic scene of the Middle East for many centuries to come. Yet these kings had to be warriors too as they defended their realm from jealous neighbors.

The first volume relates the remarkable twists of fortune and daring that saw Seleukos, an officer in an elite guard unit, emerge from the wars of the diadochi (Alexander's successors) in control of the largest and richest part of the empire of the late Alexander the Great. After his conquests and eventual murder, we then see how his successors continued his policies, including the repeated wars with the Ptolemaic rules of Egypt over control of Syria. The volume ends with the deep internal crisis and the wars of the brothers, which left only a single member of the dynasty alive in 223 BC.1 vol, 256 pgs 2014 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-208520 Grainger, John D THE SELEUKID EMPIRE OF ANTIOCHUS III: 223-187 BC The second volume in John Grainger's history of the Seleukid Empire is devoted to the reign of Antiochus III. Too often remembered only as the man who lost to the Romans at Magnesia, Antiochus is here revealed as one of the most powerful and capable rulers of the age. Having emerged from civil war in 223 as the sole survivor of the Seleukid dynasty, he shouldered the burdens of a weakened and divided realm.

Though defeated by Egypt in the Fourth Syrian War, he gradually restored full control over the empire. His great Eastern campaign took Macedonian arms back to India for the first time since Alexander's day and, returning west, he went on to conquer Thrace and finally wrest Syria from Ptolemaic control.

Then came intervention in Greece and the clash with Rome leading to the defeat at Magnesia and the restrictive Peace of Apamea. Despite this, Antiochus remained ambitious, campaigning in the East again; when he died in 187 BC the empire was still one of the most powerful states in the world. 1 vol, 240 pgs 2015 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-219360 Grainger, John D ANTIPATER'S DYNASTY: Alexander the Great's Regent and his Successors Antipater was a key figure in the rise of Macedon under Philip II and instrumental in the succession of Alexander III (the Great). Alexander entrusted Antipater with ruling Macedon in his long absence and he defeated the Spartans in 331 BC. After Alexander's death, he crushed a Greek uprising and became regent of the co-kings, Alexander's mentally impaired half-brother (Philip III Arrhideus) and infant son (Alexander IV). He brokered a settlement between the contending Successors but died in 319 BC, having first appointed Polyperchon to succeed as regent in preference to his own sons.

Antipater's eldest son Cassander later became regent of Macedon but eventually had Alexander IV killed and made himself king. Three of his sons in turn briefly succeeded him but could not retain the throne. Antipater's female heirs are shown to be just as important, both as pawns and surprisingly independent players in this Macedonian game of thrones. The saga ends with the failed bid by Nikaia, the widow of Antipater's great grandson Alexander of Corinth, to become independent ruler of Macedon.1 vol, 288 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-225710 Grainger, John D THE GALATIANS: Celtic Invaders of Greece and Asia Minor The eastern Celtic tribes, known to the Greeks as Galatians, exploited the waning of Macedonian power after Alexander the Great's death to launch increasingly ambitious raids and expeditions into the Balkans. In 279 BC, they launched a major invasion, defeating and beheading the Macedonian king, Ptolemy Keraunos, before sacking the Greeks' most sacred oracle at Delphi. Eventually forced to withdraw northwards, they were defeated by Antigonus Gonatus at Lysimachia in 277 BC but remained a threat.

A large Galatian contingent was invited to cross to Asia to intervene in a war in Bithynia but they went on to seize much of central Anatolia for themselves and founded the state of Galatia. Antiochos I curbed their power in 'the Elephant Victory in 273 BC' but they remained a force in the region and their fierce warriors served as mercenaries in many armies throughout the eastern Mediterranean until being conquered and becoming a Roman province in 30 BC. 1 vol, 256 pgs 2020 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-203940 Grainger, John D. THE WARS OF THE MACCABEES By the early second century BC, Israel had long been under the rule of the Hellenistic Seleucid Empire. But the policy of deliberate Hellenization and suppression of Jewish religious practices by Antiochus IV, sparked a revolt in 167 BC which was led initially by Judah Maccabee and later by his brothers and their descendants. Relying on guerrilla tactics the growing insurrection repeatedly took on the sophisticated might of the Seleucid army with mixed, but generally successful, results, establishing the Maccabees as the Hasmonean Dynasty of rulers over a once-more independent Israel. (It is Judah Maccabee's ritual cleansing of the Temple after his victories over the Seleucids that is celebrated by Jews every year at Hannukah).

Internal disputes weakened the revived state, however, and it eventually fell victim to the Romans who replaced the Seleucids as the local superpower. John D Grainger explains the causes of the revolt and traces the course of the various campaigns of the Maccabees, first against the Seleucids and then the Romans who captured Jerusalem in 63BC and partitioned the kingdom. The last chapters consider the continued Jewish resistance to Roman rule and factional fighting, until the crowning of Herod, marked the end of the Hasmonean dynasty. Includes 19 b/w photos and 4 maps.1 vol, 224 pgs 2013 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-203950 Grainger, John D. ROMAN CONQUESTS: Egypt and Judaea Egypt was the last of the Macedonian Successor states to be swallowed up by Roman expansion. The Ptolemaic rulers had allied themselves to Rome while their rivals went down fighting. However, Cleopatra's famous love affair with Marc Antony ensured she was on the wrong side of the Roman civil war between him and Octavian (later to become Caesar Augustus). After the defeat of Antony and Cleopatra at the naval battle of Actium, Octavian swiftly brought it under direct Roman control, though it took several campaigns to fully subjugate the whole country. These campaigns have previously been largely neglected.

Judaea was a constant source of trouble for the Romans, as it had been for the Seleucids, the previous overlords of the region. The Romans at first were content to rule through client kings like the infamous Herod but were increasingly sucked in to direct military involvement to suppress religiously inspired revolts.

Like the other volumes in this series, this book gives a clear narrative of the course of these campaigns, explaining how the Roman war machine coped with formidable new foes and the challenges of unfamiliar terrain and climate. Specially commissioned color plates by the renowned Graham Sumner bring the main troop types vividly to life in meticulously researched detail.

8pp color plates, including 4 specially-commissioned artworks.1 vol, 256 pgs 2013 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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2-203950 Grainger, John D. ROMAN CONQUESTS: Egypt and Judaea Egypt was the last of the Macedonian Successor states to be swallowed up by Roman expansion. The Ptolemaic rulers had allied themselves to Rome while their rivals went down fighting. However, Cleopatra's famous love affair with Marc Antony ensured she was on the wrong side of the Roman civil war between him and Octavian (later to become Caesar Augustus). After the defeat of Antony and Cleopatra at the naval battle of Actium, Octavian swiftly brought it under direct Roman control, though it took several campaigns to fully subjugate the whole country. These campaigns have previously been largely neglected.

Judaea was a constant source of trouble for the Romans, as it had been for the Seleucids, the previous overlords of the region. The Romans at first were content to rule through client kings like the infamous Herod but were increasingly sucked in to direct military involvement to suppress religiously inspired revolts.

Like the other volumes in this series, this book gives a clear narrative of the course of these campaigns, explaining how the Roman war machine coped with formidable new foes and the challenges of unfamiliar terrain and climate. Specially commissioned color plates by the renowned Graham Sumner bring the main troop types vividly to life in meticulously researched detail.

8pp color plates, including 4 specially-commissioned artworks.1 vol, 256 pgs 2013 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-228300 Grant, David THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF ALEXANDER THE GREAT: The Truth Behind the Death that Changed the Graeco-Persian World Forever Alexander the Great conquered the largest empire the world had ever seen while still in his twenties but fell fatally ill in Babylon before reaching 33 years old. His wife Roxanne was still pregnant with what would be his only legitimate son, so there was no clear-cut heir. The surviving accounts of his dying days differ on crucial detail, with the most popular version claiming Alexander uttered 'to the strongest' when asked to nominate a successor on his deathbed. Decades of 'civil war' ensued as Alexander's hard-won empire was torn asunder by generals in the bloody 'funeral games' his alleged final words heralded in. The fighting for supremacy inevitably led to the extermination of his bloodline.

But was Alexander really so short-sighted and irresponsible?

Presents a compelling case for the 'greatest succession cover up of all time' by deciphering and interpreting events that led to the will's erasure from history by the generals who wanted to carve up the empire for themselves.1 vol, 368 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-57580 Grant, Michael COLLAPSE AND RECOVERY OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE, THE A gripping account of the rebirth of the RomanEmpire from its collapse in the mid 3rd Century,b/w illust, seven maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 144 pgs 1999 NY, ROUTLEDGE
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2-67820 Greatrex, Geoffrey & Lieu, Samuel N.C. THE ROMAN EASTERN FRONTIER AND THE PERSIAN WARS AD363-628 Late Antiquity was an eventful period on the eastern frontier of the Roman empire. From the failure of the Emperor Julian's invasion of Persia in 363 AD to the overwhelming victory of the Emperor Heraclius in 628, the Romans and Persians were engaged in almost constant conflict.

This book, sequel to the volume covering the years 226-363 AD, provides translations of key texts on relations between the opposing sides, taken from a wide range of sources. Many have never before been available in a modern language, and all are fully set in context with expert commentary and extensive annotation.1 vol, 408 pgs 2007 LONDON, ROUTLEDGE
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1-43570 Green, Peter GRECO-PERSIAN WARS, THE Excellent account of the Persian invasion of Greece, starting with Thermopylae and extending to major Greek naval victory at Salamis. B/w illust, 12 maps, bibliography, index. 1996 reprint. 1 vol, 356 pgs 1996 BERKLEY, UNIV OF CALIFORNIA
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2-43570 Green, Peter GRECO-PERSIAN WARS, THE:Year Of Salamis 480-479 BC Excellent account of the major Greek naval victory over the Persians, b/w illust, (15) maps, biblio1 vol, 356 pgs 1996 BERKLEY, UNIV OF CALIFORN
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2-35650 Greenough, Dr. Phillip and Forest, Andrei ANCIENT WARRIOR, VOLUME #1: Winter 1994/1995 This is the only issue ever published of Ancient Warrior. This volume includes the Roman Army and the Samnite wars, Britannia and Arthur, and the Army of Manco Inca. Includes eight color plates, plus b/w illustrations.1 vol, 48 pgs 1994 UK, MONVERT PUBLICATIONS
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1-17920 Griffith, G.T. MERCENARIES OF THE HELLENISTIC WORLD Covers the use by Macedonia, the Greek League and City States, Ptolemies, Seleucids, Pontus, Sicily.1 vol, 340 pgs 1984 CHICAGO, ARES PUBLISHERS
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3-94800 Hackett, General Sir John editor WARFARE IN THE ANCIENT WORLD 8.5x11 format color illust by Peter Connolly. Chpton Assyrians, Greeks, Persians, Macedonian, Roman.Biblio, index.1 vol, 256 pgs 1989 LONDON, SIDGWICK & JACKSO
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1-223970 Haldon, John Critical Commentary On The Taktika Of Leo VI The Taktika, ascribed to the hand of the Byzantine emperor Leo VI 'the Wise' (886-912), is perhaps one of the best-known middle Byzantine texts of an official or semi-official genre. Presented in the form of a book of guidance for provincial generals, it served as both a statement of imperial authority and power, as well as a reminder of earlier 'good practice' and the centrality of the values of a Christian society in the struggle against its enemies.

In particular, the Taktika identified Islam, for the first time, as a fundamental threat to the very existence of the Christian Roman Empire and Christianity itself. Yet despite its significance for the history of Byzantine administration, culture, language, and society, no study has ever been devoted to this fascinating text.

John Haldon offers the first critical commentary to appear in any language, addressing in detail the many varied subjects touched on in the treatise itself and accompanied by three introductory chapters that examine the context, sources, language, structure and content of the text, as well as the military administration of the empire in Leo's time.1 vol, 592 pgs 2014 US, DUMBARTON OAKS
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1-196500 Hale, John R LORDS OF THE SEA: The Epic Story of the Athenian Navy and the Birth of Democracy The navy created by the people of Athens in ancient Greece was one of the finest fighting forces in the world and the model for national navies that followed. Its defeat of the Persian fleet at Salamis in 480 BC launched an Athenian Golden Age that would last until the rise of Philip of Macedonia and Alexander the Great. Historian and archaeologist John Hale here presents a gripping history of the battles, the fighting ships, and the men-from extraordinary leaders to seductive rogues-who established Athens's supremacy.1 vol, 395 pgs 2009 US, PENGUIN
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1-236560 Hall, Joshua CARTHAGE AT WAR: Punic Armies c. 814-146 BC The Carthaginians are well known as Rome's great enemy of the three Punic wars and Hannibal, their greatest general, is a household name. While narrative histories of the Punic wars (especially the second) and biographies of Hannibal abound, there have been few studies dedicated to detailed analysis of Carthaginian armies and warfare throughout the city-state's entire existence. Provides a study of their tactics, equipment, unit organization, army composition, and operational effectiveness. Importantly, while the Second Punic War is rightly given prominence, this is not at the expense of the many earlier wars Carthage waged as she built and then defended her empire. 1 vol, 336 pgs 2023 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-26770 Hanson, Victor Davis WESTERN WAY OF WAR, THE:Infantry Battle in Greece Account of the use of Infantry in Classical Greece biblio, index.1 vol, 244 pgs 2001 BERKLEY, UNIV OF CALIFORN
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1-81360 Hanson, Victor Davis WAR LIKE NO OTHER:Athenians vs Spartans How the Athenians fought the Spartans in thePeloponnesian War, a colorful account by a masterof Ancient Greek History, he offers a detailedaccount of all aspects the warfare, biblio, index.1 vol, 415 pgs 2005 US, RANDOM HOUSE
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2-211190 Harrel, John S THE NISIBIS WAR: The Defence of the Roman East AD 337-363 The war of 337-363 (which the author dubs the 'Nisibis War'), was an exception to the traditional Roman reliance on a strategic offensive to bring about a decisive battle. Instead, the Emperor Constantius II adopted a defensive strategy and conducted a mobile defense based upon small frontier (limitanei) forces defending fortified cities, supported by limited counteroffensives by the Field Army of the East.

These methods successfully checked Persian assaults for 24 years. However, when Julian became emperor his access to greater resources tempted him to abandon mobile defense in favor of a major invasion aimed at regime change in Persia. Although he reached the Persian capital, Ctesiphon, he failed to take it, was decisively defeated in battle and killed. The Romans subsequently resumed and refined the mobile defense, allowing the Eastern provinces to survive the fall of the Western Empire.

A strategic, operational, tactical, and logistical analysis of these campaigns and battles, and highlighting their long-term significance.1 vol, 288 pgs 2016 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-225520 Harrell, John S The Nisibis War - The Defence of the Roman East AD 337-363 The war of 337-363 was an exception to the traditional Roman reliance on a strategic offensive to bring about a decisive battle. Instead, the Emperor Constantius II adopted a defensive strategy and conducted a mobile defense based upon small frontier (limitanei) forces defending fortified cities, supported by limited counteroffensives by the Field Army of the East. These methods successfully checked Persian assaults for 24 years.

However, when Julian became emperor, his access to greater resources tempted him to abandon mobile defense in favor of a major invasion aimed at regime change in Persia. Although he reached the Persian capital, Ctesiphon, he failed to take it, was decisively defeated in battle and killed. The Romans subsequently resumed and refined the mobile defense, allowing the Eastern provinces to survive the fall of the Western Empire. Includes strategic, operational, tactical, and logistical analysis of these campaigns and battles, highlighting their long-term significance.
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2-225520 Harrell, John S The Nisibis War - The Defence of the Roman East AD 337-363 The war of 337-363 was an exception to the traditional Roman reliance on a strategic offensive to bring about a decisive battle. Instead, the Emperor Constantius II adopted a defensive strategy and conducted a mobile defense based upon small frontier (limitanei) forces defending fortified cities, supported by limited counteroffensives by the Field Army of the East. These methods successfully checked Persian assaults for 24 years.

However, when Julian became emperor, his access to greater resources tempted him to abandon mobile defense in favor of a major invasion aimed at regime change in Persia. Although he reached the Persian capital, Ctesiphon, he failed to take it, was decisively defeated in battle and killed. The Romans subsequently resumed and refined the mobile defense, allowing the Eastern provinces to survive the fall of the Western Empire. Includes strategic, operational, tactical, and logistical analysis of these campaigns and battles, highlighting their long-term significance.
1 vol, 288 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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2-16840 Hart, Liddell, B.H. SCIPIO AFRICANUS, GREATER THAN NAPOLEON The General who never lost to Hannibal, this is the best account of Hannibal's adversary, index.1 vol, 304 pgs 2004 NY, DA CAPO PRESS
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2-25230 Hassig, Ross AZTEC WARFARE: Imperial Expansion and Political Control Author describes the training, organization, use of weapons, campaigns and more. Includes black and white illustrations, maps, chapter notes, extensive bibliography, and index.1 vol, 404 pgs 1995 NORMAN, UNIV OF OKLAHOMA
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1-26350 Head, Duncan ARMIES OF THE MACEDONIAN & PUNIC WARS, 359-146 BC Organization, tactics, dress & weapons, 188 illust1 vol, 60 pgs 1989 UK, WARGAMES RESEARCH GRP
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1-28340 Healey, Mark illust by Richard Hook KING DAVID:Warlord of Israel Heroes & Warriors series, b/w illust, maps, line drawings, (4) color plates.1 vol, 48 pgs 1989 POOLE, FIREBIRD BOOKS
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1-28350 Healey, Mark illust by Richard Hook JOSHUA:Conqueror of Canaan Heroes & Warriors series, b/w illust, maps, line drawings, (4) color plates.1 vol, 48 pgs 1989 POOLE, FIREBIRD BOOKS
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1-217730 Heather, Peter ROME RESURGENT: War and Empire in the Age of Justinian Reveals the 6th Century issues of Emperor Justinian's legacy. Discusses the exotic appeal of the Persian east and inherent interest in the Vandals and Goths. Introduces readers to Justinian war policies. Draws on contemporary sources and archaeological evidence.1 vol, 408 pgs 2018 US, OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
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2-33510 Heckel, Waldemar MARSHALS OF ALEXANDER'S EMPIRE Details the lives of more than 130 of the officers who served Alexander the Great, A blend of biography and prosopography that sheds light on some of the most dynamic individuals of the age of Alexander. Includes their career progress, rivalries with one another, and influence on Alexander. Includes b/w maps, several appendices, extensive biblio, and index of officers.1 vol, 448 pgs 2012 US, ROUTLEDGE PUBLISHING
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1-227770 Hekel, Waldemar WHO's WHO IN THE AGE OF ALEXANDER AND HIS SUCCESSORS: From Chaironeia to Ipsos (338-301 BC) Reprint.

Compilation of more than 1,150 concise biographies of the men and women involved in the life and campaigns of Alexander the Great, and the struggle for power after his death. From leading commanders in Alexander's army to the nobles of the Persian Empire, and the many other individuals he encountered throughout his life and reign, these complete and balanced biographies by a renowned Canadian scholar are drawn from the literary and epigraphic sources of the age.

When the first edition of this volume was originally published in 2006 (with some 800 entries) it was acclaimed as a vital reference resource for anyone interested in the period; this second edition has been greatly expanded and substantially revised to widen the coverage of the human and political landscape in which Alexander moved. 1 vol, 336 pgs 2021 US, CASEMATE
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2-17980 Herzog, Chaim and Gichon, Mordechai BATTLES OF THE BIBLE A modern military evaluation of the Old Testament, 36 maps, 32 pgs of color, b/w illust, index.1 vol, 320 pgs 2002 LONDON, GREENHILL BOOKS
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1-72620 Hildinger, Erik SWORDS AGAINST THE SENATE:Rise of the Roman Army The author describes the first three decades of Rome's century-long civil war that transformed it from a republic to a imperial autocracy, and Roman fought Roman, b/w illust/maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 258 pgs 2001 NY,
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1-43030 Hodgkin, Thomas intro by Tim Newark HUNS, VANDALS AND THE FALL OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE A classic account of the collapse of the Roman Empire, analysis of the campaigns of Attila, b/w maps/illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 816 pgs 1996 LONDON, GREENHILL BOOKS
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1-220980 Hoffmann, Birgitta THE ROMAN INVASION OF BRITAIN: Archaeology Versus History Compares Roman Conquest of Britain from historical sources with the archaeological evidence, which is often contradictory. Archaeologists and historians all too often work in complete isolation from each other and this book hopes to show the dangers of neglecting either form of evidence. In the process, it challenges much received wisdom about the history of Roman Britain. Takes a number of major events or episodes (such as Caesar's incursions, Claudius' invasion, and Boudicca's revolt), presents the accepted narrative as derived from historical sources, and then presents the archaeological evidence for the same. Includes 16pp color plates, plus b/w maps and diagrams.

1 vol, 208 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-203490 Hoffmann, Brigitta THE ROMAN INVASION OF BRITAIN: Archaeology Versus History Hoffman compares the historical sources covering the Roman conquest of Britain with the often contradictory archaeological evidence. In the process, she challenges the conventional wisdom about a number of major events or episodes, including Caesar's incursions, Claudius' invasion, and Boudicca's revolt. First she presents the accepted narrative as derived from historical sources and then presents the archaeological evidence for the same.

This book contains surprising and controversial conclusions that will appeal to the general reader as well as those studying or teaching courses on ancient history or archaeology. Includes 16 pages of color plates plus b/w maps and diagrams.1 vol, 208 pgs 2013 UK, PEN and SWORD
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1-56190 Holder, P.A. ROMAN ARMY IN BRITAIN A systematic analysis of the units, the men andtheir duties; appendix of a short history of everyunit that served in Britain, b/w maps/plans/illustchpt notes, index.1 vol, 173 pgs 1982 LONDON, B.T. BATSFORD LTD
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1-73770 Holland, Tom RUBICON:The Last Years Of The Roman Republic Splendid account of the death of the Republic, agreat one-volume narrative history, b/w maps,chpt notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 408 pgs 2003 NY, DOUBLEDAY
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1-84820 Holt, Frank L. INTO THE LAND OF BONES:Alexander's Afghan Campaign The fullest narrative of Alexander's campaigns in Afghanistan and should be compared to today's battle for the region, notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 242 pgs 2006 US, UNIV OF CALIFORNIA
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1-236200 Howard, Don BRONZE AGE MILITARY EQUIPMENT Describes the development and manufacture of weapons, armor, and chariots and their tactical use in battle. Spanning from the introduction of massed infantry by the Sumerians (c. 26th century BC) through to the collapse of the chariot civilizations (c. 12th century BC), this is the period of the epic struggles described in the Old Testament and Homer's Iliad and the clashes of mighty empires like those of the Babylonians, Egyptians, and Hittites. The main regions of discussion are the Aegean, the Near East and the Middle East, but some reference is also made to other relevant cultures such as the Aryan Indians and the Shang Chinese.1 vol, 184 pgs 2023 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-222100 Hoyos, Dexter CARTHAGE'S OTHER WARS: Carthaginian Warfare Outside the 'Punic Wars' Against Rome Carthage was the western Mediterranean's first superpower, long before Rome, and her military history was powerful, eventful, and checkered even before her 'Punic Wars' against Rome. Although characterized in the surviving sources and modern studies as a predominantly mercantile state, Carthage fought many wars, both aggressive and defensive, before and in between the contests with the Roman parvenus. Includes 16 black and white illustrations and 10 black and white maps.

The Greek states of Sicily, above all Syracuse under its tyrants Dionysius the Great and then Agathocles, were her most resolute opponents, but in North Africa itself, in Sardinia, and later on in Spain she won -- and sometimes lost -- major wars. The book is based firmly and analytically on the ancient sources, and among many insights is that Carthage, though usually considered a naval power, did more fighting on land than at sea and with more success.1 vol, 464 pgs 2019 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-193170 Hughes, Ian Stilicho: The Vandal Who Saved Rome 11 b/w illustrations, 40 color photos, 22 maps.

The period of history in which Stilicho lived was one of the most turbulent in European history. The Western Empire was finally giving way under pressure from external threats, especially from Germanic tribes crossing the Rhine and Danube, as well as from seemingly ever-present internal revolts and rebellions.

Stilicho is one of the major figures in the history of the Late Roman Empire and his actions following the death of the emperor Theodosius the Great in 395 may have helped to permanently divide the Western and Eastern halves of the Roman Empire on a permanent basis. Yet he is also the individual who helped maintain the integrity of the West before the rebellion of Constantine III in Britain and the crossing of the Rhine by a major force of Vandals, Sueves and Alans - both in AD 406 - set the scene for both his downfall and execution in 408 and the later disintegration of the West. Despite his role in this fascinating and crucial period of history, there is no other full-length biography of him in print.

Ian Hughes describes his attempts to save both the Western Empire and even Rome itself from the attacks of Alaric the Goth and other barbarian invaders. 1 vol, 288 pgs 2010 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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2-198600 Hughes, Ian AETIUS - Attila's Nemesis In AD 453 Attila, with a huge force composed of Huns, allies and vassals drawn from his already-vast empire, was rampaging westward across Gaul (essentially modern France), then still nominally part of the Western Roman Empire. Laying siege to Orleans, he was only a few days march from extending his empire from the Eurasian steppe to the Atlantic. He was brought to battle on the Cataluanian Plain and defeated by a coalition hastily assembled and led by Aetius. Who was this man that saved Western Europe from the Hunnic yoke? While Attila is a household name, his nemesis remains relatively obscure. 32 photos in 16 page plate section, 14 maps.1 vol, 30 pgs 2012 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-204460 Hughes, Ian IMPERIAL BROTHERS: Valentinian, Valens and the Disaster at Adrianople Late Roman biographies tackle the careers of the brother emperors, Valentinian and Valens. Valentian was selected and proclaimed as emperor in AD 364, when the Empire was still reeling from the disastrous defeat and death in battle of Julian the Apostate (363) and the short reign of his murdered successor, Jovian (364). Traces the careers of both men in tandem, compares their achievements, and analyzes the extent to which they deserve the contrasting reputations handed down by history. Includes 16 pages of plates and 10 b/w maps.

With the Empire weakened and vulnerable to a victorious Persia in the East and opportunistic Germanic tribes along the Rhine and Danube frontiers, not to mention usurpers and rebellions within, it was not an enviable position. Valentian decided the responsibility had to be divided (not for the first or last time) and appointed his brother as his co-emperor to rule the eastern half of the Empire.

Valentinian went on to stabilize the Western Empire, quelling revolt in North Africa, defeating the 'Barbarian Conspiracy' that attacked Britain in 367 and conducting successful wars against the Germanic Alemanni, Quadi and Saxons; he is remembered by history as a strong and successful Emperor. Valens on the other hand, fare less well and is most remembered for his (mis)treatment of the Goths who sought refuge within the Empire's borders from the westward-moving Huns.

Valens mishandling of this situation led to the Battle of Adrianople in 378, where he was killed and Rome suffered one of the worst defeats in her long history, often seen as the 'beginning of the end' for the Western Roman empire.1 vol, 304 pgs 2022 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-215550 Hughes, Ian GAISERIC: The Vandal Who Destroyed Rome While Gaiseric has not become a household name like other 'barbarian' leaders such as Attila or Genghis Khan, his sack of Rome in 455AD has made his tribe, the Vandals, synonymous with mindless destruction. Gaiseric, however, was no moronic thug, proving himself a highly skillful political and military leader and was one of the dominant forces in Western Mediterranean region for almost half a century.

The book starts with a concise history of the Vandals before Gaiseric's reign and analyses the tactics and weaponry with which they carved a path across the Western Roman Empire to Spain. It was in Spain that Gaiseric became their king and he that led the Vandals across the straits of Gibraltar to seize a new home in North Africa, depriving Rome of one of its most important remaining provinces and a key source of grain. Roman attempts at reconquest were defeated and the Balearic Islands, Sicily, Corsica, and Sardinia were all added to Gaiseric's kingdom.

His son, Huneric, was even betrothed to Eudoxia, daughter of the Emperor Valentinian III and it was her appeal for help after her father's murder that led Gaiseric to invade and sack Rome. He took Eudoxia and the other imperial ladies back to Africa with him, subsequently defeating further attempts by the Eastern Roman Empire to recapture the vital North African territory.

Ian Hughes' analysis of the Gaiseric as king and general reveals him as the barbarian who did more than anyone else to bring down the Western Roman Empire, but also as a great leader in his own right and one of the most significant men of his age.1 vol, 304 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-226320 Hughes, Ian A MILITARY LIFE OF CONSTANTINE THE GREAT Analysis of the strengths, organization, weapons, and tactics of the Roman army Constantine inherited and his military reforms. Assesses whether Constantine would have deserved the title 'the Great' for his military achievements alone, or whether the epithet depends upon the gratitude of Christian historians. Covers all of his campaigns.

Much of Constantine I's claim to lasting fame rests upon his sponsorship of Christianity, and many works have been published assessing whether his apparent conversion was a real religious experience or a cynical political maneuver. However his path to sole rule of the Roman Empire depended more upon the ruthless application of military might than upon his espousal of Christianity. He fought numerous campaigns, many of them against Roman rivals for Imperial power, most famously defeating Maxentius at the Battle of the Milvian Bridge. 1 vol, 288 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-228960 Hughes, Ian CONSTANTIUS III: Rome's Lost Hope Bio of Constantius III, who was appointed Magister Militum (Master of Troops) to Honorius, the young Emperor of the Western Roman Empire, in or around 410. His predecessor, Stilicho, had been murdered by his own troops and much of Gaul and Hispania had been overrun by barbarians or usurpers. One by one Constantius eliminated the usurpers and defeated or came to terms with the various invading groups. Most notoriously, he allowed the Visigoths to settle in Gaul in return for their help in defeating the Vandals and Alans who had seized parts of Hispania, a decision with far-reaching consequences. Constantius married Honorius' sister and was eventually proclaimed his co-emperor. However, the Eastern Roman Emperor, Honorius' nephew, refused to accept his appointment.1 vol, 336 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-231230 Hughes, Ian PATRICIANS AND EMPERORS: The Last Rulers of the Western Roman Empire Offers concise comparative biographies of the individuals who wielded power in the final decades of the Western Roman Empire, from the assassination of Aetius in 454 to the death of Julius Nepos in 480.

The book is divided into four parts. The first sets the background to the period, including brief histories of Stilicho (395-408) and Aetius (425-454), explaining the nature of the empire and the reasons for its decline. The second details the lives of Ricimer (455-472) and his great rival Marcellinus (455-468) by focusing on the stories of the numerous emperors that Ricimer raised and deposed. The third deals with the Patricians Gundobad (472-3) and Orestes (475-6), as well as explaining how the barbarian general Odoacer came to power in 476. The final part outlines and analyses the Fall of the West and the rise of barbarian kingdoms in France, Spain and Italy.1 vol, 0 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-230101 Hughes, Tristan THE PERDICCAS YEARS: 323-320 BC This first book covers the initial years of the conflict and several major campaigns that immediately seized the kingdom. After the death of Alexander the Great, what followed was an extraordinary time for military campaigns. Powerful warlords and warrior queens attempted to assert their authority throughout the length and breadth of Alexander the Great's former empire; from Afghanistan to Athens, from Africa to Asia powerful armies decided matters by the spear.1 vol, 184 pgs 2022 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-207520 Hutchinson, Godfrey SPARTA: Unfit for Empire The end of the Peloponnesian War saw Sparta emerge as the dominant power in the Greek world. Had she used this position wisely her hegemony might have been secure. As it was, she embarked on actions that her former allies, Thebes and Corinth, refused to support. The rise of Thebes as a threatening power to Sparta's control of Greece was largely the result of the brilliant exploits of Epaminondas and Pelopidas whose obvious examination of Spartan tactics allowed them to provide counters to them.

The focus is upon the strategic and tactical elements of warfare in a period almost wholly coinciding with the reign of the brilliant commander, Agesilaos, one of the joint kings of Sparta, who campaigned successfully into his 80s. Includes 8 ages of plates and 14 maps.1 vol, 320 pgs 2015 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-86790 Hutchinson, Godfrey ATTRITION:Aspects of Command in the Peloponnesian Essentially a struggle between a sea power and a land power, it descended into a grim struggle. B/w illust/maps, appendices, biblio, index.1 vol, 328 pgs 2006 UK, SPELLMOUNT PUBLISHING
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2-215360 Hyden, Marc GAIUS MARIUS: The Rise and Fall of Rome's Saviour Gaius Marius was one of the most remarkable and significant figures of the late Roman Republic. At a time when power tended to be restricted to a clique of influential families, he rose from relatively humble origins to attain the top office of consul an unprecedented seven times.

His political career flourished but was primarily built on military success. First serving in the Numantine War in Spain, he later rose to high command and brought a long-running war in North Africa to a successful conclusion, bringing the Numidian King Jurgurtha back in chains. His return was timely as northern barbarian tribes threatened Italy and had previously defeated several Roman armies. Marius reformed and retrained the Republic's forces and decisively defeated the invaders that had easily overpowered his predecessors.

Marius' subsequent career was primarily that of an elder statesman, but it was dominated by his rivalry with his erstwhile subordinate, Sulla, which ultimately led to the latter's bloody coup. Marius, once hailed as the savior of Rome, eventually became a desperate fugitive, literally fleeing for his life from his pursuers. However, after several harrowing brushes with death, Marius seized an opportunity to return to Rome and mete out justice to his enemies, which tarnished his once-enviable reputation.1 vol, 344 pgs 2023 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-33940 Hyland, Ann TRAINING THE ROMAN CAVALRY:From Arrian's Tactica The author uses her experience as a horse trainer to expand on Arrian's 'Tactica', b/w illust, index1 vol, 204 pgs 1997 LONDON, GRANGE PUBLISHING
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1-190780 Inker, Peter CAESAR'S GALLIC TRIUMPH:Alesia 52BC 6x9, in this first full-length study in recent times the author reconstructs the battle in detail, combining ancient & modern sources and evidence derived from archaeological research. Biblio/index1 vol, 192 pgs 2008 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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1-199520 James, Elizabeth and English, Stephen CONSTANTINE THE GREAT GENERAL: A Military Biography Constantine the Great is a titanic figure in Roman, and indeed world history. Most famed for making Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire (and thus ensuring its survival and spread), and for moving the seat of imperial rule to 'New Rome' (Constantinople), he is most often studied for his religious and political impact. But it is often forgotten that his power and success was made possible by the use of armed force, in an impressive military career which is well worthy of study in its own right. Constantine won victories over external barbarian armies as well as defeating the Roman armies of his internal rivals in civil war.

Discusses of the nature of the Roman army as it emerged and evolved from from the Third Century Crisis, describing the make up of the armies, their weapons and tactics, and the impact of Constantine's policies and reforms. Examines each of Constantine's campaigns and battles, (including the British campaign which led to his proclamation as emperor at York) to show that he deserves to be remembered as a great general as well as a great emperor. 1 vol, 192 pgs 2012 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-ATO053 Jelley, Phillip AGAINST THE ODDS #53: Rome, Inc. ROME, INC. is a solitaire game about running the Roman Empire on a grand scale. Players run their Empire like a business, but with a bit more blood, bread, and circuses. From Augustus in 27 BCE to Diocletian in 286 CE. You'll control the workings of the empire throughout, although you can pick four distinct scenarios (27 BCE, 70 CE, 138 CE and 222 CE). Each turn represents 5-10 years, with 10 turns in each of the four scenarios.

Historical statesmen are rated for their military and administrative talents, popularity, and skill at intrigue, and each has a special ability. Every turn sees crises and challenges that the player must deal with by expanding the empire and triumphing over enemies such as 'barbarians at the gate' or internal agitators.

You'll select all the statesmen, even emperors, to achieve your goals. You decide where to allocate resources (capital spending), raise new forces (hiring), undertake prestige projects (public relations), pleasing the mob (shareholders), or even setting aside a reserve for a rainy decade or two. You'll need to blend military expansion with careful administration, as well as intrigue, making the most of what you have each turn, just like any modern-day CEO.

Contains: One full-color 22x34-inch mapsheet; 280 full-color 1/2-inch die-cut counters; 12-page Rule booklet; and 2 pages of charts and tables; Complexity - Medium; Playing time - From 3 to 4 hours per scenario; How challenging is it solitaire? - Excellent.
1 vol, 60 pgs 2021 US, AGAINST THE ODDS
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1-37880 Jimenez, Ramon L. CAESAR AGAINST THE CELTS The author describes each of Caesar's campaigns against Gaul, Britain and Germany, this work also reflects the results of modern research, 32 pages of illust/drawings, biblio, index.1 vol, 304 pgs 2003 EDISON, BOOK SALES INC
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1-61730 Jimenez, Ramon L. CAESAR AGAINST ROME:The Great Roman Civil War Well written analysis of the four years startingwith Caesar's crossing of the Rubicon in 49BC,covers all the major campaigns, maps, chpt notes.biblio, index.1 vol, 282 pgs 2000 WESTPORT, PRAGER PRESS
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1-235950 Johstono, Paul THE ARMY OF PTOLEMAIC EGYPT 323 to 204 BC: An Institutional and Operational History Focuses on the period of the first four Ptolemies, from the acquisition of Egypt after the death of Alexander the Great to the great battle of Raphia more than a century later. It offers a study of the Ptolemaic army as an institution, and of its military operations, both reconstructed through a wide range of ancient sources, from histories to documentary papyri and inscriptions to archaeological finds.

It examines the reasons for Ptolemaic successes and failures, the causes and nature of military change and reform, and the particular details of the Ptolemaic army's soldier classes, unit organization, equipment, tactics, and the Ptolemaic state's strategy to compile a military history of the golden age of one of the classical world's significant forces.

The Ptolemaic Dynasty ruled Egypt and much of the eastern Mediterranean basin for nearly 300 years. As a Macedonian dynasty, they derived much of their legitimacy from military activity. As an Egyptian dynasty, they derived much of their real wealth and power from maintaining a secure hold on their new homeland. As lords of a far-flung empire, they maintained much of their authority through garrisons and the threat of military action. To achieve this they devoted much of their activity to the development and maintenance of a large army and navy.1 vol, 320 pgs 2023 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-70380 Jones, Dilwyn BOATS: In Ancient Egypt Detailed history of Egyptian boats covers their construction and use and includes over 100 black and white drawings and illustrations, eight color pages, glossary, biblio, index. An oldie but a goodie. 1 vol, 96 pgs 1995 AUSTIN, UNIV OF TEXAS
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1-203630 Jones, Rebecca ROMAN CAMPS IN BRITAIN Expanding and maintaining the Roman empire required military might. While considerable research has been undertaken on Roman frontiers, fortresses, and forts, Roman camps, the subject of this book, are one of the bridesmaids of the study of the fortifications of the Roman army, and were the most basic form of accommodation, occupied for a very limited period of time. Although only occupied for a short period, a number of camp sites have survived the ravages of time to tell us something of the movements and activities of the Roman army in provinces around the empire.

Temporary Roman camp sites have now been recorded the length and breadth of the Roman Empire, but the area with the largest number of recognized camps is that of the island of Britain, with nearly 500 now known.

This book commences with a brief general overview of the Roman conquest of Britain and an explanation of what the Roman camps were used for, with a look at layout, orientation and holding capacity. The second half of the book focuses on the archaeology of Roman camps in Britain, with an explanation of how we know what we know, and looking at the reuse and survival of these structures. The author then considers the relatively recent extensive excavations at Kintore in Aberdeenshire and looks at the distribution of camps and how our archaeological understanding can help interpret their chronology and context. 1 vol, 160 pgs 2013 UK, AMBERLEY
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1-34490 Judson, H.P. CAESAR'S ARMY Study of the Roman Military during the last days of the Republic, many b/w illust and maps, biblio, index. Excellent work, long out-of-print.1 vol, 128 pgs 1994 CHICAGO, ARES PUBLISHERS
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1-ATO048 Juneau, Jason AGAINST THE ODDS # 48 Apocalypse in the East A.D. 646-656 Ten years after the destruction of a Byzantine army on the Golan Heights in A.D. 636, Dar-al Islam already stretches from the Sahara to the Sind. The war, however, is not finished. The Orthodox Caliph Umar b. al-Kattaab was assassinated in A.D. 644 and the Byzantines remain entrenched in the Nile delta. Clearly, the armies of Islam must finish the job, the conquest of Constantinople itself. The accession of the Caliph Uthman b. Affan enabled Mu'awiyah b. Sufyan, his cousin and the formidable governor of Syria to construct a fleet and carry on the war against Byzantium.

From the highlands of Armenia to the shores of Crete, the elite Syrian army and navy seeks to overwhelm the last Byzantine stronghold at Constantinople. Unfortunately for them, the new emperor, a callous youth named Constans, is equally determined to stop them. Coming to the throne in the wake of murder and revolt, the young sovereign commands only the battered remnants of the army, but it is now fighting on its home ground.

Wargame features yearly turns, regimental sized units, special rules on the Empress Fausta, and random events including the Monothelete Controversy, earthquakes, nepotism by Caliph Uthman, purges in the Byzantine high command and the introduction of Greek Fire.

This issue also features an extra game, Balck Friday. In the winter of 1942, German General Hermann Balck's 11th Panzer Division fought an amazing series of battles along the Chir River in response to the Soviet surprise attacks that surrounded Stalingrad. On Christmas Day (a Friday that year), this single panzer division pretty much destroyed an entire Soviet tank army. And more. Explore each side's efforts with this complete game, focused on the Soviet Tatsinskaya Raid, a probe deep behind the porous German lines to knock out the airfield supporting the Stalingrad Pocket.1 vol, 60 pgs 2019 US, AGAINST THE ODDS
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1-230500 Kambouris, Manousos THE RISE OF PERSIA AND THE FIRST GRECO-PERSIAN WARS: The Expansion of the Achaemenid Empire and the Battle of Marathon Examines the first Greco-Persian War and the Persian invasion of Greece. Describes the invasion in great detail, analyses the Persian king's immense (even if occasionally exaggerated) army, and considers its composition and logistical constraints, the discusses the campaign leading to Marathon and the decisive battle itself. Includes 28 color maps.

Provides the Persian perspective and sets the war in the context of the rise of Achaemenid Persia as the superpower of the day and the expansion of their empire into Europe. Starts with the earlier Persian campaigns in Europe. The Ionian Revolt against Persian rule, by the Greeks of Asia Minor, was instrumental in provoking Darius I, the Persian King of Kings to order the invasion of Greece. Ostensibly this was to punish the Greeks, and more specifically the Athenians, for their support of the Revolt and to contain further insurgencies, but in truth he wished to achieve world dominance. 1 vol, 240 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-234560 Kambouris, Manousos PERSIA TRIUMPHANT IN GREECE: Xerxes' Invasion: Thermopylae, Artemisium and the Destruction of Athens Epic story of the Great Persian War of 481-479 BC and the major land and sea Persian invasion of Greece under Xerxes. Starting from the Persian decision to avenge the outrage caused to imperial prestige by the battle of Marathon, this book details the policy, diplomacy and religion as they intermingle with matters of strategy and tactics. Includes 21 color maps and diagrams.

It includes detailed coverage of the legendary Battle of Thermopylae as the ultimate defiant last stand. There is similarly in-depth coverage, in terms of events, tactics, methods and intentions, afforded to the relatively unknown sea battles off Cape Artemisium -- a naval engagement that primed the Battle of Salamis. Special attention has been paid to the events following these two battles, leading to the bloody conquest of Athens and the implementation of vengeance by the Persian Empire, which for a brief time stood triumphant, victorious and awesome as never before, but also sowed the seeds of eventual defeat.1 vol, 240 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-235420 Kambouris, Manousos THE GREEK VICTORIES AND THE PERSIAN EBB 480-479 BC: The Battles of Salamis, Plataea, Mycale and After The dramatic conclusion to this trilogy explains the reversal of fortunes and final defeat of Xerxes' Persian invasion of Greece -- not as unlikely as usually presupposed. Examines plans, potential, assets, and liabilities of both sides to explain command decisions and developments in the field. Includes 52 color maps, diagrams, and illustrations.

The focus is on the successful repulse of the Persian massive armada at Salamis -- a resounding naval victory with parallels to the English defeat of the Spanish Armada. Along with the backstage policies and cloak-and-dagger events, the analysis of hard data of naval and military realities and environment shows the reason for this outcome and more so of the closely fought double campaign of the following year that ended the Persian threat.

Examines the massive land victory at Plataea that ousted Persia from mainland Greece and crippled its armies, and the amphibious operation at Mycale that destroyed the remnants of the royal Grand Armada and shut the doors to further Persian incursions in Greece. 1 vol, 264 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-236140 Kambouris, Manousos THE TROJAN WAR AS MILITARY HISTORY Assumes that the Iliad, notwithstanding the fantastical/mythological elements (the involvement of gods and demigods), is the earliest detailed description of warfare we have. Stripping away the myths, it analyses the epic and combines it with other textual and archaeological evidence to produce a coherent narrative of the conflict and of Bronze Age warfare in the Aegean.

Presents a detailed analysis possible of Mycenaean Greek armies -- their composition and organization, the warriors' weapons, armor and tactics, and those of their enemies. Finds sophisticated combined-arms forces blending massed infantry with missile troops and chariots, employing open battle, deception and special operations in what amounted to total war. The author's detailed examination of the mechanics of Bronze Age combat is enriched by his use of insights from experimental archaeology using replica equipment. Also covers the minutiae of heroic duels and the geopolitical relationship of the Mycenaean Greeks with their rivals across the Aegean. 1 vol, 256 pgs 2023 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-202070 Karunanithy, David THE MACEDONIAN WAR MACHINE: 359-281 BC The army that emerged from the reforms of Philip II of Macedon proved to be without equal in the period covered and one of the most successful in the whole of the ancient period. Much has been written on aspects of Macedonian warfare, particularly the generalship of it's most famous proponent, Alexander the Great, yet many studies retread the same paths and draw conclusion on the same narrow evidential base, while leaving important aspects and sources of information untouched. David Karunanithy concentrates on filling the gaps in existing studies, presenting and studying evidence frequently overlooked or ignored.

The book is divided into four sections, each presenting a wealth of detail on various aspects: Preparation (including chapters on training techniques, various aspects of arms and armour production and supply and the provision and management of cavalry mounts); Support (eg non-combatant specialists, bridge building, field engineering, construction of field camps and little-known combat units in Asia); Dress and Battle Equipment (drawing on much neglected evidence and including such details as officers' plumes, wreaths and finger rings); Alexander's Veterans and Life on Campaign (the Silver Shields; baggage trains and personal kit, servants and families, camp life and recreation). In addition there are useful appendices summarizing evidence for the appearance of troops.

Karunanithy analyses this wealth of detail with real insight, for example suggesting that in some areas, such as the use of marching camps, the Macedonian influence on Roman armies has been underestimated. His meticulous research allows a much fuller portrait to be painted of this awesome war machine. This is an absolute must-have for anyone with an interest in the armies of Alexander and his Successors. 3 maps, 16pp. plates, approx. 30 b/w drawings.1 vol, 256 pgs 2013 US, PEN AND SWORD
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1-198320 Keaveney, Arthur THE PERSIAN INVASIONS OF GREECE In 490 BC, Darius I, King of Persia and the most powerful man in the known world, led a massive invasion army (so great it was said to drink rivers dry as it passed) to punish the interference of some minor states beyond the western borders of his huge empire in what is today modern Greece. The resultant clash at Marathon pitting the heavily outmanned armies of Athens and Plataea against the Persians was a disaster for Darius and one of the most remarkable victories in all military history. The Persians were forced to withdraw and plot an even bigger expedition to conquer Athens and all of Greece once and for all.

The second invasion came ten years later under Darius's successor, Xerxes. This led to the legendary last stand of the Spartan King Leonidas at Thermopylae, the sacking of Athens, and the famous naval clash at Salamis, which saved Greece. The following year, 479 BC, saw the remaining Persian forces driven from mainland Greece at the epic, yet strangely less famous battle of Plataea, one of the largest pitched battles of ancient history. This book reexamines these momentous, epic events from both Greek and Persian perspectives to give a full and balanced account based on the most recent research.1 vol, 144 pgs 2011 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-21010 Keppie, Lawrence MAKING OF THE ROMAN ARMY, THE Details the growth of the Roman Army, Republican legions to Imperial army, b/w drawings, plates.1 vol, 271 pgs 1998 NORMAN, UNIV OF OKLAHOMA
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1-51150 Kincaid, C.A. SUCCESSORS OF ALEXANDER THE GREAT Military accounts of Ptolemy I, Pyrrhus of Epirus,Hiero of Syracuse & Antiochus III, b/w maps.1 vol, 192 pgs 1985 CHAICAGO, ARES PUBLISHING
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1-37860 Krentz, P. and Wheeler, E. editors POLYAENUS:The Stratagems of War V1 & V2 An account of the ways of war used by the Greeks, a quick-witted narration of Greeks outsmarting each other, illust, index.2 vol, 1091 pgs 1995 CHIGAGO, ARES PUBLISHERS
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1-84910 Kulikowski, Michael ROME'S GOTHIC WARS:Third Century until Alric Well written account of the Goths from the EmperoConstanine to the Sack of Rome in 410 AD; synopsisof the main events, characters and consequences;critical overview of source material, index.1 vol, 225 pgs 2006 US, CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY
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1-236000 Laffont, Robert The Ancient Art Of Warfare V1:1300BC to1650AD, V2: 1700 to Our Times Two thick volumes in very good slipcase (light wear). Red cloth with gilt lettering. This amazing set of hardcover books offers an extensive history of warfare over the centuries, profusely illustrated with drawings, art work, and maps in color as well as black and white.2 vol, 1080 pgs 1966 US, INTERNATIONAL BOOK SOCIETY
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1-66688 Lago, Jose CANNAE 216 BC The Battle of Cannae was a major battle of the Second Punic War, which took place on August 2, 216 BC near the town of Cannae in Apulia in southeast Italy. The army of Carthage under Hannibal decisively defeated a numerically superior army of the Roman Republic under command of the consuls Lucius Aemilius Paullus and Gaius Terentius Varro. It is regarded as one of the greatest tactical feats in military history and, in numbers killed, the second greatest defeat of Rome (second to the Battle of Arausio).

Having recovered from their previous losses at Trebia (218 BC) and Trasimene (217 BC), the Romans decided to engage Hannibal at Cannae, with roughly 86,000 Roman and allied troops. The Romans massed their heavy infantry in a deeper formation than usual while Hannibal utilized the double-envelopment tactic. This was so successful that the Roman army was effectively destroyed as a fighting force. Following the Battle of Cannae, Capua and several other Italian city-states defected from the Roman Republic to Carthage.1 vol, 110 pgs 2012 SPAIN, ALMENA
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1-66641 Lago, Jose illust by Angel G. Pinto TRAJANO:Las Campanas de un Emperador Hispano 'Osprey' type book with (8) color plates with several figures per plate, many b/w illust/maps, covers the battles/campaigns.1 vol, 80 pgs 2012 SPAIN, ALMENA
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1-223140 Lagos, Constantinos and Katyanos, Fotis Who Really Won the Battle of Marathon? - A bold re-appraisal of one of history's most famous battles The Battle of Marathon in 490 BC, where an Athenian-led Greek force defeated a Persian invasion, is one of the most decisive battles in Antiquity and has been studied for centuries. It is famed as a triumph of the Greek hoplite heavy infantry phalanx against massively superior Persian numbers. But this exciting re-assessment of the evidence, including new archaeological findings, overturns many long-held assumptions. In particular the authors argue that the Greek numerical inferiority was less marked than previously thought, largely because the hoplites were accompanied by many light infantrymen who are given unprecedented credit for their role in the fighting. The contribution of these poorer citizens, it is argued, led to the immediate strengthening of democracy in Athens.

The authors also tackle the much-debated mystery of the whereabouts of the Persian cavalry, generally thought to have been absent on the day of battle. Their bold answer is that it was not only present but played a central role in the fighting. However, the Greeks managed to defeat the Persian cavalry by their ingenious use of the terrain. Karyanos and Lagos also claim to have located the site of the Greek camp. This thoroughly researched and compelling re-assessment is an exciting new take on this justly famous event.
1 vol, 320 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-196000 Lazenby SPARTAN ARMY If you enjoyed the 2006 movie, 300, or the 1962 movie, 300 Spartans, find out about the real Spartans as Professor Lazenby examines the most formidable war machines in ancient Greece. This reprint first covers composition, training, and organization of the army, tracing its roots back to the eighth century BC. The second part analyses some of the main campaigns -- Thermopylae, Plataea, Sphakteria, Mantineia, Nemea, Koroneia, Lechaion, and Leuktra. The final part continues the story to the end of Greek independence. Of interest to academics and general readers alike.
1 vol, 224 pgs 2011 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-53790 Lazenby, J.F. HANNIBAL'S WAR: A Military History of the 2nd Punic A classic, the first scholarly account in English since the 1880's devoted solely to the 2nd Punic War, with 21 maps, illust, glossary, biblio, index.1 vol, 340 pgs 1998 NORMAN, UNIV OF OKLAHOMA
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1-200110 Lendering, Jona and Bosman, EDGE OF EMPIRE: Rome's Frontier on the Lower Rhine The reality was different. The presence of the Roman army along the River Rhine radically changed the way of life in the small Roman province of Germania Inferior, and the need to maintain and feed this large army became a significant incentive for economic change. The tribes living along the lower reaches of the Rhine and close to the North Sea gradually began to resemble their occupiers. Contains over 100 photos, 14 full color maps, and original artwork.

A Roman officer described the people living on Rome's Lower Rhine frontier: 'In this place, a poverty-stricken tribe lives on high terps and hand-built platforms, which raise their homes above the known high water mark. When the waves wash over the surrounding land, the inhabitants look like seafarers, but when the water subsides they have the appearance of shipwrecked people.'

Every ancient author writing about the Low Countries, was preoccupied with the complete contrast between the civilized people of the Roman Empire and the tribes of noble savages or barbarians living outside it. Julius Caesar exploited this preconception to enhance his own reputation, boasting that he had overcome the 'bravest of all Gauls'; Tacitus employed the same stereotypes when he described the Batavian Revolt; and, in Late Antiquity, the Franks were still described as resembling monsters.1 vol, 188 pgs 2012 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-226620 Letki, Piotr THE CAVALRY OF DIOCLETIAN ORIGIN: Organization Tactics Weapons This English edition of his PhD thesis contains a detailed analysis of Diocletian-era cavalry with a thorough examination of their equipment, tactics and organization. The book is illustrated throughout with black and white line drawings which will be interesting to those aiming to recreate these warriros.1 vol, 217 pgs 2012 POLAND, NAPOLEON V
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1-62240 Levick, Barbara VESPASIAN Solid bio1 vol, 376 pgs 1999 LONDON, ROUTLEDGE
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1-76120 Lewis, Naphtali GREEKS IN PTOLEMAIC EGYPT Account of the lives of various Greeks who settled in Egypt after Alexanders death including military officers; taken from ancient papyrus, these are first hand accounts, b/w maps/illust.1 vol, 192 pgs 2001 US, DAVID BROWN BOOOK CO
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2-76780 Lonsdale, David ALEXANDER THE GREAT, KILLER OF MEN The author reflects the latest understanding ofAlexanders strategy/fighting techniques and theMacedonian Way of War, essential reading for thoseinterested, b/w illust/maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 256 pgs 2004 NY, CARROLL & GRAF
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1-191070 Luttwak, Edward N. GRAND STRATEGY OF THE BYZANTINE EMPIRE, THE Broad, interpretive account of Byzantine strategy, intelligence, and diplomacy over the course of eight centuries. Appendix, notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 512 pgs 2009 US, BELKNAP PRESS
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1-88541 Macdonald, Fiona AZTEC WARRIOR, HOW TO BE While written for G2-5, the several full color plates are worth the purchase price.1 vol, 32 pgs 2008 US, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
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1-88350 MacDougall, Patrick Leonard CAMPAIGNS OF HANNIBAL, THE Written by an instructor of military strategy at Sandhurst begins with an account of organization, weapons and tactics and then a chronological look at the thirteen campaigns 218-207BC, index.1 vol, 204 pgs 2007 US, WESTHOLME PUBLISHING
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1-215570 MacDowall, Simon THE GOTHS: Conquerors of the Roman Empire Analyzes the arms and contrasting fighting styles of the Ostro- and Visi- Goths and evaluates their effectiveness against the Romans.

In the late 4th century, pressure from the Huns forced the Goths to cross the Danube into the Roman Empire. The resultant Battle of Adrianople in 378 was one of Rome's greatest defeats. Both western (Visigoth) and eastern (Ostrogoth) branches of the Goths had a complex relationship with the Romans, sometimes fighting as their allies against other 'barbarian' interlopers but carving out their own kingdoms in the process. Under Alaric the Visigoths sacked Rome itself in 410 and went on to establish a kingdom in Gaul (France).

The Visigoths helped the Romans defeat the Hunnic invasion of Gaul at Chalons in 451, but continued to expand at Roman expense. Defeated by the Franks, they then took Spain from the Vandals. The Ostrogoths had a similar relationship with the Eastern Roman Empire before eventually conquering Italy. Adrianople, the events of 410, and the Ostrogoths' long war with Belisarius, including the Siege of Rome, are among the campaigns and battles covered.1 vol, 184 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-218290 MacDowall, Simon CONQUERORS OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE: The Franks Examines how this relatively small group of Germans came to be overlords of the former Roman province of Gaul, giving their name to France in the process. From their earliest incursions into the Empire, down to their last battle against Romans at the Battle of Casilinum (554), this studies the Frankish way of warfare and assesses its effectiveness. The size and composition of their armies, their weapons (including the characteristic Francisca axe), equipment, and tactics are discussed. Includes 42 color and b/w illustrations.

In this tumultuous period, the Franks had a complex relationship with the Romans, being by turns invaders, recruits to the legions, and independent allies. Accordingly, this book also covers the Franks' role in defending the Rhine frontier against subsequent invasions by the Vandals, Alans, Suebi, and the Huns. Their success in defending their new homeland against all comers allowed them, under the leadership of the Merovingian dynasty of Clovis, to establish the Frankish kingdom as one of the most enduring of the 'barbarian' successors to the power of Rome.1 vol, 208 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-211680 MacDowell, Simon Conquerors of the Roman Empire; The Vandals On 31 December AD 406, a group of German tribes crossed the Rhine, pierced the Roman defensive limes and began a rampage across Roman Gaul, sacking cities such as Metz, Arras, and Strasbourg. Foremost amongst them were the Vandals and their search for a new homeland took them on the most remarkable odyssey. The Romans were unable to stop them and their closest allies, the Alans, marching the breadth of Gaul, crossing the Pyrenees and making themselves masters of Spain.

However, this Kingdom of the Vandals and Alans soon came under intense pressure from Rome's Visigothic allies. In 429, under their new king, Gaiseric, they crossed the straits of Gibraltar to North Africa. They quickly overran this rich Roman province and established a stable kingdom. Taking to the seas they soon dominated the Western Mediterranean and raided Italy, famously sacking Rome itself in 455. Eventually, however, they were utterly conquered by Belisarius in 533 and vanished from history. Focus on the evolution of Vandal armies and warfare.1 vol, 208 pgs 2016 UK, PEN & SWORD
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2-211680 MacDowell, Simon CONQUERORS OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE: The Vandals On 31 December AD 406, a group of German tribes crossed the Rhine, pierced the Roman defensive limes and began a rampage across Roman Gaul, sacking cities such as Metz, Arras, and Strasbourg. Foremost amongst them were the Vandals and their closest allies, the Alans. Their search for a new homeland took them on the most remarkable odyssey. The Romans were unable to stop them from marching the breadth of Gaul, crossing the Pyrenees, and making themselves masters of Spain.

However, this Kingdom of the Vandals and Alans soon came under intense pressure from Rome's Visigothic allies. In 429, under their new king, Gaiseric, they crossed the straits of Gibraltar to North Africa. They quickly overran this rich Roman province and established a stable kingdom. Taking to the seas they soon dominated the Western Mediterranean and raided Italy, famously sacking Rome itself in 455. Eventually, however, they were utterly conquered by Belisarius in 533 and vanished from history. Focus on the evolution of Vandal armies and warfare.1 vol, 200 pgs 2016 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-191880 Mackenzie, Compton Marathon and Salamis The defeat of the Persian army and navy by the Greek city-states at the battles of Marathon and Salamis in 490 and 480 B.C. ended Persia's attempt to conquer southeastern Europe and with it the direct influence of Asia in the early development of a European culture. Both battles and their surrounding actions, including the legendary stand of 300 Greek Hoplites at Thermopylae and final battle on the plain at Plataea, continue to be a source of fascination for readers, as does their significance in the history of the West. Following these victories, the Greek city-states began their complex but unfettered development into what is now known as a classical period, with an unparalleled explosion of intellectual advancements in the arts, sciences, and philosophy that form the backbone of Western civilization and ideals. Until these battles, Persia was the literate world's cultural and political focal point, and while Persia would continue to exert its power and influence for centuries, it would remain barred from Europe, where Greek and subsequently Roman power would shape the future of the continent. Six b/w illust, maps, biblio, index.
1 vol, 176 pgs 2010 US, WESTHOLME PUBLISHING
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1-81560 Mahon, Lord intro by Jon Coulston LIFE OF BELISARIUS, THE Mahon's biography, the only one on this brilliant Byzantine General who against great odds defeated the Persians, Vandals, Visigoths and other barbarian hordes, biblio, index.1 vol, 256 pgs 2005 US, WESTHOLME PUBLISHING
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1-72130 Manley, John AD 43 THE ROMAN INVASION OF BRITAIN:A Reassessment Using solid historical & archaeological evidence the author argues that the 43AD invasion was more a political annexation of an all ready Romanized south England, b/w maps/illust, biblio.1 vol, 160 pgs 2002 UK, TEMPUS PUBLISHING
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1-60680 Mattern, Susan P. ROME AND THE ENEMY: Imperial Strategy The author shows that national honor, fierce desire for status, and revenge drove Roman foreign policy and strategy, biblio, index.1 vol, 260 pgs 1999 BERKLEY, UNIV OF CALFORNIA
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2-199470 Matthew, Christopher STORM OF SPEARS, A: Understanding the Greek Hoplite in Action This reassessment of ancient warfare of the phalanx of heavily armored spearmen, or hoplites, combines analysis of the literary and archaeological evidence with the new disciplines of reconstructive archaeology, re-enactment, and ballistic science. It focuses on the details of the equipment, tactics, and capabilities of the individual hoplites.

These findings are supported by practical testing with his own replica hoplite panoply and the experiences of a group of dedicated re-enactors. He also tackles such questions as the protective properties of hoplite shields and armor and the much-vexed debate on the exact nature of the 'othismos' -- the climax of phalanx-on-phalanx clashes.
1 vol, 360 pgs 2022 US, CASEMATE
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1-202040 Matthew, Christopher TACTICS OF AELIAN, THE Aelian's work on tactics is a hugely significant piece of ancient military literature, yet the last new edition in English was published in 1814. Although writing (in his native Greek) in the second century AD, Aelian drew heavily on earlier works, such as Asclepiodotus, to put together a comprehensive manual of warfare in the Hellenistic period (late 3rd to early 1st centuries BC). His Tactica thus examines all facets of warfare in the period of Alexander the Great's successors, including the arms and armor of cavalry and infantry, formations, commands and signals. Aelian also provides a discussion of the Roman army of the period.

As well as being an invaluable source for modern historians studying the Hellenistic period, the book was very influential on military theory long after Aelian's death. Arrian's work on tactics may merely be a revision of Aelian's; the Byzantine Emperor Leo VI used excerpts in his own treatise and an Arabic translation made around 1350 was used to train Muslim armies.

Most significantly it became one of the primary training aids for the pike and musket armies of the 16 and 17th century Europe. A substantial edition published in London in 1616 contained a full direct translation as well as comprehensive notes and a treatise on how to apply Aelian's work to the training of English pike formations in the Macedonian manner. It was well used to train the foot regiments that fought the English Civil War. This unique longevity makes it of interest to anyone interested in warfare from the Hellenistic period right up to the English Civil War.

This new edition is based on the 1616 edition but written in modern English with new renditions of all its accompanying figures. It has the original 1616 notes as well as comprehensive new notes and cross references to the other ancient manuals (such as Arrian and Leo) that drew upon it. 1 vol, 192 pgs 2013 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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2-210420 Matthew, Christopher AN INVINCIBLE BEAST: Understanding the Hellenistic Pike Phalanx in Action Examines phalanx combat by using techniques such as physical re-creation, experimental archaeology, and ballistics testing, and then comparing the findings of this testing to the ancient literary, artistic and archaeological evidence, and modern theories.

The Hellenistic pike-phalanx was a true military innovation, transforming the face of warfare in the ancient world. For nearly 200 years, from the rise of the Macedonians as a military power in the mid-fourth century BC to their defeat at the hands of the Romans at Pydna in 168BC, the pike-wielding heavy infantryman formed the basis of nearly every Hellenistic army to deploy on battlefields stretching from Italy to India.1 vol, 544 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-202030 Matthew, Christopher and Trundel, Matthew BEYOND THE GATES OF FIRE: New Perspectives on the Battle of Thermopylae The Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC is one of the most famous battles in history. The heroism of the 300 Spartans who opted to remain behind to face the full might of the Persian host while their Greek allies made good their escape has become the stuff of legend.

Beyond the Gates of Fire brings together experts on the classical period from Australia, New Zealand and the United States to take a fresh look at various aspects of the battle. A substantial introductory section by the editors outlines the background to the conflict as well as the arms, armor, and fighting styles of the opposing sides.

The following nine chapters discuss such questions as whether the defense of the pass really was a suicide mission; the exact topography of the battlefield itself in 480 BC, using the latest geological research and core samples; the impact of the battle on the Greek psyche; commemoration of the war dead; the impact of the original battle on the conduct of later battles in the pass, right up to the German invasion of 1941. 1 vol, 192 pgs 2013 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-89640 Matthews, Rupert ALEXANDER AT THE BATTLE OF THE GRANICUS This study carefully balances the evidence from textual sources with information of the battlefield and reconstructed weaponry in order to explain the battle. Lots of battle maps/diagrams.1 vol, 256 pgs 2008 UK, THE HISTORY PRESS
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1-190240 Matyszak, Philip MITHRIDATES THE GREAT: Rome's Indomitable Enemy A military biography of Mithridates VI of Pontus. The Mithridiatic wars stretched for over 50 years, with pitched battles and epic sieges. At the high point, he swept Asia Minor & Greece of Romans.1 vol, 208 pgs 2009 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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2-190832 Matyszak, Philip ROMAN CONQUESTS, THE: Vol. 2 Macedonia & Greece While Rome was struggling for her very survival against the Carthaginians in the Second Punic War, Philip V of Macedon attempted to take advantage of their apparent vulnerability by allying with Hannibal and declaring war. For the time being the Romans negated this threat by shrewd use of allies to keep Philip occupied in Greece and Illyria.

Once Carthage was defeated, however, the Romans were free to turn their full attention to settling the score. The stage was set for the clash of two of the most successful military systems of the ancient world, the Roman legions versus the Macedonian phalanx. Though sorely tested, the legions emerged victorious from the epic battles of Cynoscephelae and Pydna, and the home of Alexander the Great fell under the power of Rome, along with the rest of Greece, the cradle of Western Civilization, which had a profound effect on Roman culture and society.

Like the others in this series, this volume gives a clear narrative of the course of these wars. Specially-commissioned color plates of the main troop types. Maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 208 pgs 2009 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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1-196720 Matyszak, Philip IMPERIAL GENERAL: The Remarkable Career of Petellius Cerialis Petilius Cerealis is one of the few Imperial Roman officers, below the level of Emperor, whose career it is possible to follow in sufficient detail to write a coherent biography.

Cerealis was in Britain when Boudicca's revolt erupted (60 or 61 AD) and he marched to confront her army. He lost most of his force but narrowly escaped with his own skin intact.

In 69 AD, the infamously tumultuous 'year of the four emperors', he was in Rome, the seat of conspiracy. When his uncle, none other than Vespasian, decided to make his own bid for the Imperial purple (he was to become the fourth emperor that year), Cerealis was in danger of losing his life as a traitor and had to escape from the city to join his uncle who was marching to force his way in.

A short while later he was commanding a force on the Rhine when the Batavian mutiny broke out. This time he only escaped death because he was in bed with a local girl rather than in his own tent. And so it goes on... Includes six maps and eight pages of b/w plates.1 vol, 256 pgs 2011 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-207940 Matyszak, Philip CATACLYSM 90 BC: The Forgotten War That Almost Destroyed Rome We are accustomed to think of the late Republic as a period in which Rome enjoyed almost uninterrupted military success against foreign enemies. Yet at the start of the first century BC, Rome, outnumbered and out-generaled, faced a hostile army less than a week's march from the Capitol. It is probable that only a swift surrender prevented the city from being attacked and sacked.

Before that point, three Roman consuls had died in battle, and two Roman armies had been soundly defeated - not in some foreign field, but in the heartland of Italy. So who were this enemy who so comprehensively knocked Rome to its knees? What army could successfully challenge the legions which had been undefeated from Spain to the Euphrates? And why is that success almost unknown today?

These questions are answered in this book, a military and political history of the Social War of 90-88 BC. This tells the story of the revolt of Rome's Italian allies (socii in Latin - hence the name of the war). Because these Italian allies had the arms, training and military systems of the Roman army which they usually fought alongside, all Rome's usual military advantages were nullified. This brought the war down to a clash of generals, with the Roman rivals Gaius Marius and Cornelius Sulla spending almost as much time in political intrigue as combat with the enemy.

The Italian leaders had to manage an equally fractious coalition of peoples. Some tribes sought negotiation with Rome, and others would settle for nothing less than the total extermination of the city and its people. The interplay of personalities (the young Cicero, Cato, and Pompey were also protagonists); high-stakes politics and full-scale warfare combine with assassination; personal sacrifice; and desperate measures (such as raising an army of freed slaves) all make for a taut, fast-paced tale. 1 vol, 256 pgs 2014 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-214690 Matyszak, Philip SPARTA: Rise of a Warrior Nation Their contemporaries were fascinated by the Spartans and we still are. They are portrayed as the stereotypical macho heroes: noble, laconic, totally fearless and impervious to discomfort and pain. What makes the study of Sparta so interesting is that to a large extent the Spartans lived up to this image.

Ancient Sparta, however, was a city of contrasts. We might admire their physical toughness and heroism in adversity but Spartans also systematically abused their children. They gave rights to citizen women that were unmatched in Europe until the modern era, meanwhile subjecting their conquered subject peoples to a murderous reign of terror. Though idealized by the Athenian contemporaries of Socrates Sparta was almost devoid of intellectual achievement.

Philip Matyszak explores two themes: how Sparta came to be the unique society it was, and the rise of the city from a Peloponnesian village to the military superpower of Greece. But above all, his focus is on the Spartan hoplite, the archetypal Greek warrior who was respected and feared throughout Greece in his own day, and who has since become a legend. The reader is shown the man behind the myth; who he was, who he thought he was, and the environment which produced him.1 vol, 208 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-203810 Matyszak, Phillip SERTORIUS: And the Struggle for Spain When, after a brutal civil war, the dictator Sulla took power in Rome (82 BC), among the many who refused to accept his rule was a young army officer called Quintus Sertorius. Sertorius fled, first to Africa and then to Spain, where he made common cause with the native people who had been savagely oppressed by a succession of corrupt Roman governors. Discovering a genius for guerilla warfare (he claimed he received divine guidance from Artemis via a white fawn he kept), Sertorius came close to driving the Romans out of Spain altogether.

Rome responded by sending reinforcements under the control of the up-and-coming young general Gnaeus Pompey (later Pompey the Great). The epic struggle that followed between these two great commanders is a master class of ancient strategy and tactical maneuver. Massively outnumbered, Sertorious remained undefeated on the battlefield, but was eventually assassinated by jealous subordinates, none of whom proved a match for Pompey. This proved the decisive end of the struggle for Spain, though recalcitrant tribes held out until the time of Augustus.

The tale of Sertorius is the story of people struggling to liberate themselves from oppressive rule. It is also the story of Sertorius himself, who started as an idealist, and ended almost as savage and despotic as his enemies. But above all, it is the story of a duel between two great generals, fought between two different styles of army in the valleys of the Spanish interior. 1 vol, 208 pgs 2013 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-217750 Matyszak, Phillip SPARTA: Fall of a Warrior Nation Universally admired in 479 BC, the Spartans were masters of the Greek world by 402 BC, only for their state to collapse in the next generation. What went wrong? Was the fall of Sparta inevitable? Examines the political blunders and failures of leadership that combined with unresolved social issues to bring down the nation - even as its warriors remained invincible on the battlefield.

The Spartans believed their constitution and society above the changes sweeping their world, and in resisting change, they were eventually overwhelmed by it. Yet this is also a story of defiance, for the Spartans refused to accept their humiliation and - although never more than a tiny and underpopulated city-state - for many years their city exercised influence far beyond its size and population. This is a chronicle of political failure, but also a lesson in how to go down fighting. Even with the Roman legions set to overwhelm their city, the Spartans never gave up.1 vol, 192 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-222140 Matyszak, Phillip THE RISE OF HELLENISTIC KINGDOMS: 336-250 BC When Alexander the Great died in 323 BC, he left an empire that stretched from the shores of the Adriatic to the mountains of Afghanistan. This empire did not survive Alexander's death, and rapidly broke into several successor states. These states, substantial kingdoms in their own right, dominated Asia Minor, Greece, the Levant, and Egypt for the next 300 years.

While covering their remarkable contribution of the Eastern Greeks in fields such as philosophy, science, and culture, the main focus is on the rivalry, politics, and wars, both civil and foreign, which the Hellenistic rulers constantly fought among themselves.

As in other fields, the Successor Kingdoms were innovators in the military and diplomatic field. Indeed, their wars and diplomatic skirmishes closely presage those of eighteenth century Europe and the superpower rivalries of the twentieth century. The complex interaction of these different kingdoms, each with its own character and evolving military systems, combined geopolitics and grand strategy with diplomatic duplicity, and relentless warfare. The epic story of the successor states is full of flawed heroes, palace intrigue, murder, treachery, incest, rebellion and conquest.1 vol, 176 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-225390 Matyszak, Phillip Greece Against Rome - The Fall of the Hellenistic Kingdoms 250-31 BC Towards the middle of the third century BC, the Hellenistic kingdoms (the fragments of Alexander the Great's short-lived empire) were near their peak. In terms of population, economy, and military power, each individual kingdom was vastly superior to Rome, not to mention in fields such as medicine, architecture, science, philosophy and literature.

However, over the next two-and-a half centuries, Rome conquered and took over these kingdoms while adopting so much of Hellenistic culture that the resultant hybrid is known as 'Graeco-Roman'

Refreshingly, the story is largely told from the viewpoint of the Hellenistic kingdoms. At the outset, the Romans are little more than another small state in the barbarian west, and less of a consideration than the Scythians or Jews. Much of the narrative therefore focuses on the 'game of thrones' between the Hellenistic powers, a tale of assassinations, double crosses, dynastic incest, and warfare. As the Roman threat grows, however, it belatedly becomes the primary concern of the kingdoms as the legions destroy them one by one. 1 vol, 208 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-229250 Matyszak, Phillip SPARTA: Rise of a Warrior Nation Contemporaries portrayed the Spartans as the stereotypical macho heroes: noble, laconic, totally fearless, and impervious to discomfort and pain.To a large extent,the Spartans lived up to this image. This focus is on the Spartan hoplite, who was respected and feared throughout Greece in his own day, and who has since become a legend and the society that produced such warriors.

Also examines the idea of ancient Sparta as a city of contrasts, with physical toughness and heroism in adversity but also systematically abused their children. Sparta gave rights to citizen women that were unmatched in Europe until the modern era, while subjecting their conquered subject peoples to a murderous reign of terror. Although idealized by the Athenian contemporaries of Socrates Sparta was almost devoid of intellectual achievement.
1 vol, 208 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-235650 Matyszak, Phillip INVASION! Rome Against the Cimbri, 113-101 BC Partly as a result of poor commanders and partly because the Romans had an innate and misguided belief in the invincibility of their legions, the first battles against the Cimbri were a series of disasters. These culminated in the Battle of Arausio in 105 BC when two Roman armies were utterly destroyed. Includes five maps.

Rome finally realized that their republic faced an existential threat, and made the necessary painful political and military changes that were needed to face that threat. Rome also found a commander who could take on the Cimbri -- Caius Marius. He was a deeply flawed man - scheming, cautious to the point of cowardice, and quick to claim credit for the achievements of others. Nevertheless, he was a massive improvement on the leaders who had preceded him.

The reshaped Roman army eventually worked out how to weather the savage onrush of the initial barbarian assault. Thereafter, the grim discipline of the legions was enough to wear down the opposition. It helped that Marius never fought unless the situation favored him, and as a result his army gradually became accustomed to victory. Had the Cimbri overwhelmed Rome, as at one time it seemed inevitable that they would, then European history would have been very different.1 vol, 224 pgs 2023 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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2-78040 Mayor, Adrienne GREEK FIRE, POISON ARROWS & SCORPION BOMBS Biological and chemical warfare in the AncientWorld, b/w illust, notes, biblio, index1 vol, 320 pgs 2004 US, OVERLOOK PRESS
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1-218280 McCall, Jeremiah CLAN FABIUS DEFENDERS OF ROME: A History of the Republic's Most Illustrious Family The history of the Fabii Maximii is in many ways that of the Roman Republic. In the legends and historical scraps that survived the Republic, the members of the Fabius clan were, more often than not, the hammers that forged the empire. Few families contributed more to the survival and success of the Republic and for so many centuries. Few could boast such great glories; perhaps none could match the record of Fabian offices and honors in the Republic. Though the bloodline sank into obscurity in the early empire, the name still carried memories of great achievements past.

A historical detective work, this book explores the facts and fables of the Republic's most distinguished family. Chapters investigate not only the lives and careers of the Fabii Maximi, but the critical military and political contexts of their days. As a result, readers get not only the story of the Roman Republic's rise and domination of an empire, but a closer look at a family of Romans who made it possible.1 vol, 208 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-200290 McCall, Jeremiah B. SWORD OF ROME: A Biography of Marcus Claudius Marcellus Marcellus' military exploits were largely unmatched by any other aristocrat of Roman Middle Republic. As a young soldier in the First Punic War, he won a reputation for his skill in single combat. In his first consulship, he earned a triumph for defeating a Gallic tribe, no small feat in and of itself, and also slew the Gallic chieftain Britomartus in single combat. Consequently, he earned the spolia opima, an honor, according to Roman antiquarians, which had only been earned twice before, once by Romulus himself.

He went on to defeat the hitherto-invincible Hannibal in a small battle around the central Italian city of Nola, and subsequently led an army to subdue and plunder the powerful city of Syracuse in an epic two year siege (despite the ingenious defensive measures of the inventor Archimedes). Yet, despite his undeniable success as a warrior and commander, Marcellus met with considerable political opposition at Rome.

Marcellus' career not only makes exciting reading, but gives an excellent vantage point from which to view the military and political struggles of the period and the role of military successes in the aristocratic culture of the Roman Republic. Includes eight b/w maps.1 vol, 192 pgs 2012 UK, Pen & Sword
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1-84360 McDermott, Bridgett WARFARE IN ANCIENT EGYPT 1 vol, 212 pgs 2004 UK, ALLAN SUTTON
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1-223320 McHugh, John S Sejanus - Regent of Rome The figure of Sejanus has fascinated from ancient to more modern times. Sejanus, the emperor Tiberius' infamous Praetorian Prefect, is synonymous with overreaching ambition, murder, conspiracy and betrayal. According to the traditional storyline, this man craved the imperial throne for himself and sought it by isolating the naive emperor in his island pleasure palace on Capri whilst using his control over the Praetorian Guard, coupled with his immense power and influence in Rome, to purge the capital of potential opponents. His victims supposedly included the emperor's son, Drusus, poisoned by his own wife who had been seduced by Sejanus. The emperor, forewarned of Sejanus' ambition, struck first. The Prefect was arrested in the Senate, strangled and his corpse cast down the Gemonian Stairs. 16 black and white illustrations

Study of Sejanus has generally been overshadowed by focus on Tiberius. John McHugh makes a fresh appraisal of the sources to offer the first full-length study in English to focus on this highly influential figure and his development of the Praetorian Prefecture.
1 vol, 288 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-235080 McHugh, John S THE REIGN OF EMPEROR ANTONIUS PIUS: AD 138-161 The reign of Antoninus Pius is widely seen as the apogee of the Roman Empire yet, due to gaps in the historical sources, his reign has been overlooked by modern historians. He is considered one of the five good emperors of the Antonine dynasty under whom the pax Romana enabled the empire to prosper, trade to flourish and culture to thrive. His reign is considered a Golden Age but this was partly an image created by imperial propaganda. There were serious conflicts in North Africa and Dacia, as well as a major revolt in Britain. On his death the empire stood on the cusp of the catastrophic invasions and rebellions that marked the reign of his successor Marcus Aurelius.

Antoninus Pius became emperor through the hand of fate, being adopted by Hadrian only after the death of his intended heir, Lucius Aelius Caesar. His rule was a balancing act between securing his own safety, securing the succession of his adopted heir and denying opportunities for conspiracy and rebellion. 'Equanimity' was the last password he issued to his guards as he lay on his death bed. In the face of the threats and challenges he remained calm and composed, providing 23 years of stability; a calm before the storms that gathered both within and beyond Rome's borders.1 vol, 256 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-207210 McLaughlin, Raoul THE ROMAN EMPIRE AND THE INDIAN OCEAN: Rome's Dealings with the Ancient Kingdoms of India, Africa and Arabia The ancient evidence suggests that international commerce supplied Roman government with up to a third of the revenues that sustained their empire. In ancient times, large fleets of Roman merchant ships set sail from Egypt on voyages across the Indian Ocean. They sailed from Roman ports on the Red Sea to distant kingdoms on the east coast of Africa and the seaboard off southern Arabia. Many continued their voyages across the ocean to trade with the rich kingdoms of ancient India. Freighters from the Roman Empire left with bullion and returned with cargo holds filled with valuable trade goods, including exotic African products, Arabian incense, and eastern spices.

This book examines Roman commerce with Indian kingdoms from the Indus region to the Tamil lands. It investigates contacts between the Roman Empire and powerful African kingdoms, including the Nilotic regime that ruled Meroe and the rising Axumite Realm. Further chapters explore Roman dealings with the Arab kingdoms of south Arabia, including the Saba-Himyarites and the Hadramaut Regime, which sent caravans along the incense trail to the ancient rock-carved city of Petra.

The Roman Empire and the Indian Ocean is the first book to bring these subjects together in a single comprehensive study that reveals Rome's impact on the ancient world and explains how international trade funded the Legions that maintained imperial rule. It offers a new international perspective on the Roman Empire and its legacy for modern society.1 vol, 272 pgs 2014 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-212920 McLaughlin, Raoul THE ROMAN EMPIRE AND THE SILK ROUTES: The Ancient World Economy and the Empires of Parthia, Central Asia and Han China Explores Rome's impact on the ancient world economy and reveals what the Chinese and Romans knew about their rival Empires. Investigates the trade routes between Rome and the powerful empires of inner Asia, including the Parthian regime which ruled ancient Persia (Iran). It explores Roman dealings with the Kushan Empire which seized power in Bactria (Afghanistan) and laid claim to the Indus Kingdoms. Further chapters examine the development of Palmyra as a leading caravan city on the edge of Roman Syria and consider trade ventures through the Tarim territories that led Roman merchants to Han China.

The Han Empire of ancient China matched that of Rome in scale and possessed military technology surpassing that of Roman legions. The Han established a system of Central Asian trade routes known as the Silk Road that carried eastern products as far as Persia and the frontiers of the Roman Empire.1 vol, 288 pgs 2016 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-222230 McNab, Chris ROMAN SOLDIER: Operations Manual Details kit, equipment, weapons, and insignia, as well as fighting formations and battle tactics, of the Roman legion and its troops

The history of the Roman Empire and its technological and military prowess resounds through the ages. At its height, the empire covered 5 million square km and held sway over 70 million people. How did a small city state in Latium achieve such prominence and carve an empire against which all other empires are measured?

The answer is, in part, the Roman Legionary. It was Roman soldiers who carved out a foothold in Italy from warring neighbors. It was the legions who made safe the empire from external menaces - such as the Carthaginians, Greeks and Parthians - and who defeated fierce tribal leaders such as Boudicca in Britain and Vercingetorix in Gaul. It was the Roman legionaries who did much of the early building in these provinces and who policed the new borders. They maintained internal order, crushed rebellions by subjects or slaves, and provided the necessary muscle for imperial governors.1 vol, 156 pgs 2018 UK, HAYNES PUBLISHING
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1-972031 McNab, Chris 031 GREEK HOPLITE vs PERSIAN WARRIOR 499-479 BC The Greco-Persian Wars (499-449 BCE) convulsed Greece, Asia Minor and the Near East for half a century. Through a series of bloody invasions and pitched battles, the mighty Persian Empire pitted itself against the smaller armies of the Greeks, strengthened through strategic alliances. This epic conflict also brought together two different styles of warfare: the Greek hoplite phalanx and the combined spear and projectile weapon-armed Persian infantry.

Analyzing the battles of Marathon, Thermopylae and Plataea from the eyes of a soldier, this study explores the experience of front-line combat during the first two decades of the Greco-Persian Wars. Fully illustrated with modern photographs and archival images, and drawing directly on primary sources and the most authoritative recent research, this is the enthralling story of the fighting men of Greece and Persia and the tactics and technologies they employed.1 vol, 80 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-211840 Melville, Sarah THE CAMPAIGNS OF SARGON II, King of Assyria, 721-705 B.C. Backed by an unparalleled military force, Sargon II outwitted and outfought powerful competitors to extend Assyrian territory, secure his throne, and also to ensure regional security. Under his leadership, skilled chariots, cavalry, and infantry excelled in all types of terrain against an array of culturally diverse enemies. With detailed analysis of each of his campaigns, this includes 13 b&w illustrations, five maps, and two tables.1 vol, 320 pgs 2016 US, UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA PRESS
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1-211570 Michael Kerrigan CELTIC LEGENDS: The Gods and Warriors, Myths and Monsters From around 750BC to 12BC, the Celts were the most powerful people in central and northern Europe. With the expansion of the Roman Empire and the later Christianization of these lands, they were pushed to the fringes of northwestern Spain, France, and the British Isles. Yet their mythology held strong.

Illustrated with more than 180 color and black-and-white artworks and photographs and maps, Celtic Legends is an expertly written account of the mythological tales that both fascinate us and influence other writings. For example, the story of the Holy Grail first appears in medieval romances but its antecedents can be found in the Celtic tale, the Mabinogion.1 vol, 224 pgs 2016 UK, AMBER
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1-213700 Michalopoulos, Miltiadis IN THE NAME OF LYKOURGOS: The Rise and Fall of the Spartan Revolutionary Movement (243-146BC) In the middle of the 3rd century BC, Sparta was a shadow of its glorious past. Politically and militarily weakened and with huge inner social problems, she seemed to have followed the fate of most contemporary city states and fallen on the fringe of the political developments of her time.

The 3rd century was a time when the great states and the Hellenistic empires were prominent. But contrary to the other city states, which compromised with the new political forces of their time, Sparta resisted stubbornly and tried to reclaim the hegemony of southern Greece. In this fight, Sparta showed unexpected vigor, even defying one of the most formidable powers of the time: Macedonia. The uneven collision that followed culminated tragically and painfully for Sparta at the Battle of Sellasia in 222BC. And still Sparta refused to compromise.

After a while, she managed to recover and became once more a player on the international stage, not hesitating this time to challenge the most powerful state of the ancient world: Rome.

This last Spartan twilight, the revolutionary movement that sparked it and the two ultimate turning points of her history (the battle of Sellasia and the siege of Sparta by the Romans) are analysed in this book with exhaustive bibliography and special emphasis on the military aspects of this epic fight. The original Greek edition of In the Name of Lykourgos received great critical acclaim and was named winner of the 2009 Lakedaimonian Prize of the Academy of Athens. It is translated into English for the first time.1 vol, 272 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-83920 Montagu, John Drago GREEK & ROMAN WARFARE:Battles, Tactics & Trickery This ground-breaking work explores the tactics and strategy of the Greco-Roman mind at war, b/w maps and illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 256 pgs 2006 UK, GREENHILL BOOKS
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1-66450 Morrison, J.S. & Coates, J.E. & Rankov, N.B. ATHENIAN TRIREME, THE The history and reconstruction of an Ancient GreekWarship, detailed look at all aspects of GreekNaval Warfare, many b/w drawings/illust/photos andmaps, biblio, index1 vol, 319 pgs 2001 UK, CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS
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1-43910 Morrison, John and Coates, John GREEK AND ROMAN OARED WARSHIPS 399-30 BC Study of the new types of warships that evolved in the Mediterranean in during the 4th/3rd centuries, 20 maps, 7 plans, 97 photos/drawings, gazetteer, glossary, biblio, index.1 vol, 420 pgs 1996 LONDON, DAVID BROWN BOOKS
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1-191290 Murdoch, Adrian ROME'S GREATEST DEFEAT:Massacre in the Teutoburg Over four days in September AD 9, three legions,three cavalry units and six auxiliary units -- some 25,000+ men -- were wiped out. This defeat stopped the Roman expansion across the Rhine. Well-written account.1 vol, 256 pgs 2009 UK, THE HISTORY PRESS
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1-197760 Murray, Wlliam THE AGE OF TITANS: The Rise and Fall of the Great Hellenistic Navies While we know a great deal about naval strategies in the classical Greek and later Roman periods, our understanding of the period in between -- the Hellenistic Age -- has never been as complete. However, thanks to new physical evidence discovered in the past half-century and the construction of Olympias, a full-scale working model of an Athenian trieres (trireme) by the Hellenic Navy during the 1980s, we now have new insights into the evolution of naval warfare following the death of Alexander the Great.

In what has been described as an ancient naval arms race, the successors of Alexander produced the largest warships of antiquity, some as long as 400 feet carrying as many as 4000 rowers and 3000 marines. Vast, impressive, and elaborate, these warships 'of larger form' -- as described by Livy -- were built not just to simply convey power but to secure specific strategic objectives. When these particular factors disappeared, this 'Macedonian' model of naval power also faded away -- that is, until Cleopatra and Mark Antony made one brief, extravagant attempt to reestablish it, an endeavor Octavian put an end to once and for all at the battle of Actium. Representing the fruits of more than thirty years of research, The Age of Titans provides the most vibrant account to date of Hellenistic naval warfare.

Features a completely new interpretation of naval warfare during the Hellenistic Age, previously untapped source of information: the 'siege manual' of Philo Byzantius, written during the 3rd century BC, and unpublished information about warship rams stemming from the author's research at the war memorial constructed by Augustus following the Battle of Actium.1 vol, 324 pgs 2011 US, OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
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1-192270 NcNabm Chris The Roman Army - The Greatest War Machine of the Ancient World This book follows the Roman Army from the first armed citizens of the early Republic through the glorious heights of the Imperial legions to the shameful defeats inflicted upon the late Roman army by the Goths and Huns. Tracing the development of tactics, equipment and training, this book will give the reader an accessible yet detailed insight into the military force that enabled Rome to become the greatest empire the world has ever seen.

Each of the four historical sections will focus on the changes in the army, but will also look at the talented men who transformed and led the army, such as Scipio Africanus, Caesar and Marcus Aurelius, and the momentous battles fought, including Cannae, Pharsalus, and Adrianople. This book describes the organization of the forces, equipment and weaponry, uniforms, and development in tactics and warfare of the Roman Army.
1 vol, 280 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-CP6003 Newark, Tim illust by Angus McBride ANCIENT CELTIC WARRIOR 8.5x11, twenty superlative color plates are thehighlight of this book, a must for anyone wholikes the ancient/dark ages period.1 vol, 48 pgs 1997 LONDON, CONCORD PUBLICAT
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1-PWAR095 Newberg, Stephen PAPER WARS: Issue 95 - Hannibal Covers Hannibal's Italian Campaign 218-208 BC against Rome. Game is a medium complexity strategic study of the Second Punic War. Turns represent a year of campaigning with map hexes scaled to 40 kilometers. The game includes 200 counters, one full size map, and the rules booklet, along with the magazine. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2020 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-85070 Nicasie, M.J. TWILIGHT OF EMPIRE The Roman Army from the Reign of Diocletian untilthe Battle of Adrianople; cover every aspect, b/wmaps/drawings, biblio, index.1 vol, 320 pgs 1998 NETHERLANDS, JC GIEBEN
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1-210210 Noble, Duncan DAWN OF THE HORSE WARRIORS: Chariot and Cavalry Warfare, 3000-600BC The domestication of the horse revolutionized warfare, granting unprecedented strategic and tactical mobility, allowing armies to strike with terrifying speed. The horse was first used as the motive force for chariots and then, in a second revolution, as mounts for the first true cavalry.

The period covered encompasses the development of the first clumsy ass-drawn chariots in Sumer (of which the author built and tested a working replica for the BBC); takes in the golden age of chariot warfare resulting from the arrival of the domesticated horse and the spoked wheel, then continues down through the development of the first regular cavalry force by the Assyrians and on to their eventual overthrow by an alliance of Medes and the wild semi-nomadic horsemen from the Eurasian steppe the Scythians.

Also draws on his vast experience as a horseman and experimental archaeologist to discuss the development of horsemanship, horse management, and training and the significant developments in horse harness and saddles.1 vol, 240 pgs 2015 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-218910 Nofi, Al IMPERIUM ROMANUM: Wargame Imperium Romanum is an update to the classic game of the Roman Empire by Al Nofi. The rules cover the intricacies of the political, economic, and military conflicts of the Roman world from the first century BC to its fall nearly 700 years later. The game includes over 40 scenarios, with six new scenarios and three introductory scenarios. Scenarios range from the Mithridatic wars (88-63 BC) through more than six centuries of greatness and decline to the final burst of glory in the last Romano-Persian War (AD 622-629). Two to six persons may play, depending on the scenario chosen. Scale is 50 miles to the hex and each unit represents Legions and Fleets. Most leader counters are named and represent individual leaders and their staffs.

Imperium Romanum includes counter graphics with all units displayed in a neutral color while the players use leader and control markers to show the forces each faction controls. The maps are enlarged and have a directory of all provinces with their cultivated and road status depicted for each scenario. The rules are updated with a new format and include new optional rules designed to give all players more detail in the military, logistical and political actions of the game

Contents: Three 22x34-inch maps; One 11x17-inch mini map; 964 die-cut counters; Color Rules Booklet; Scenario Booklet; Player Aid Displays; and Player Record Forms.1 vol, 1 pgs 2018 CA, DECISION GAMES
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1-220970 Nolan, Roger JULIUS CAESAR'S INVASION OF BRITAIN: Solving a 2,000-Year-Old Mystery Julius Caesar came, saw and conquered southern Britain, but just where he landed and the precise routes his army marched through the south of the country have never been firmly established. Numerous sites have been suggested for the Roman landings of 55BC and 54BC, yet, remarkably, the exact locations of the first major events in recorded British history remain undiscovered - until now.

After years of careful analysis, Roger Nolan has painstakingly traced not only the places where the Romans landed, but he has also discovered four temporary marching camps Caesar's army built as it drove up from the south coast in pursuit of the British tribal leader, Cassivellaunus.

This advance took Caesar across the Thames to Cassivellaunus' stronghold at Wheathampstead in present-day Hertfordshire. These marching camps are placed almost equidistant from each other and, most importantly, are in a straight line between the coast and Wheathampstead.

Roger Nolan's research has also enabled him to identify the place mentioned in Caesar's Commentaries, where the Roman legions were ambushed by the British whilst foraging and where a large battle then ensued.1 vol, 176 pgs 2019 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-980064 Nossov, Konstanin GLADIATOR:Rome's Bloody Spectable History of gladiatorial games; types of gladiators Methods of Combat; Gladiator's Equipment; The Arena; Organization of spectacles. Appendices, glossary, biblio, index.1 vol, 208 pgs 2009 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-84030 Nossov, Konstantin ANCIENT AND MEDIEVAL SIEGE WEAPONS 8x9.5, the author uses many primary illustratedsources to depicting useage; extensive analysis ofweapons/use from Ancient Egypt onwards, 100's b/willust/photos, appendicies, biblio, index.1 vol, 306 pgs 2005 US, LYONS PRESS
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1-231150 O'Gorman, P.J. BRITAIN AND ROME: Caesar to Claudius: The Exposure of a Renaissance Fraud Reassessment of the period from Julius Caesar's first forays into Britain to the invasion under the Emperor Claudius. Asserts that Caesar's initial cross-Channel adventures were motivated not so much by seeking the glory of taming primitive savages but to gain control of an economic powerhouse. Also argues that two of the most important Roman sources underpinning the conventional narrative are in fact Renaissance fakes and that their acceptance has distorted the interpretation of modern archaeological evidence. Meanwhile he reinstates a discounted British source. The result is a startlingly different version of Britain's early history.1 vol, 224 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-AW1212 Oikonomides, Al N. & Bolchazy, Ladislaus editors ANCIENT WORLD:Vol 12, #1/2 Includes Strategies of Alexander the Great and,Darius III in the Issus Campaign, Grand Tactics,at the Battle of Issus, 8.5x11 format.1 vol, 72 pgs 1985 CHICAGO, ARES PUBLISHERS
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1-AW1234 Oikonomides, Al N. & Bolchazy, Ladislaus editors ANCIENT WORLD:Vol 12, #3/4 Covers Diodorus Account of the Battle of Gabiene,and Account of the Battle of Paraitacene, battlesbetween Antigonus & Eumenes in 317 B.C., 8.5x11.1 vol, 64 pgs 1985 CHICAGO, ARES PUBLISHERS
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1-AW1634 Oikonomides, Al N. & Bolchazy, Ladislaus editors ANCIENT WORLD:Vol 16, #3/4 Articles on Alexander's Siege of Tyre, The Battleof Hydaspis, Demosthenes Strategy against Phillip.Chappell, Mike1 vol, 64 pgs 1987 CHICAGO, ARES PUBLISHERS
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1-AW1912 Oikonomides, Al N. & Bolchazy, Ladislaus editors ANCIENT WORLD:Vol 19, #1/2 Covers Aelians's Manual of Hellenistic Military,Tactics, Dress in Spartan Society & more, 8.5x11.1 vol, 64 pgs 1989 CHICAGO, ARES PUBLISHERS
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1-AW1934 Oikonomides, Al N. & Bolchazy, Ladislaus editors ANCIENT WORLD:Vol 19, #3/4 Articles on The Lydian Campaigns of Cyrus, theMacedonian Battle Line at Gaugamela.1 vol, 64 pgs 1989 CHICAGO, ARES PUBLISHERS
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1-AW2302 Oikonomides, Al N. & Bolchazy, Ladislaus editors ANCIENT WORLD:Vol 23, #2-Warfare in Antiquity Articles on the Theban Sacred Band, Caesar's useof Cavalry in the Gallic wars, Constantine's FirstWar against Licinius, the Camillan Reforms.1 vol, 110 pgs 1992 CHICAGO, ARES PUBLISHERS
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1-AW2501 Oikonomides, Al N. & Bolchazy, Ladislaus editors ANCIENT WORLD:Vol 25, #1 Articles of the use of artillery by Phillip andAlexander, Alexander's sieges of Miletus andHalicarnassrus, the Macadonian Sarissa.1 vol, 142 pgs 1986 CHICAGO, ARES PUBLISHERS
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1-AW1812 Oikonomides, Al N. & Bolchazy, Ladislaus editorsBa ANCIENT WORLD:Vol 18, #1/2 Articles on Alexander's strategy of the sacrificeof a small cavalry force at Granuicus, also hisSiege of Gaza.1 vol, 64 pgs 1988 CHICAGO, ARES PUBLISHERS
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2-206281 Oltean, Radu DACIA: The Roman Wars - Volume I: Sarmizegetusa Offers a fresh view on the Dacian-Roman wars, eliminating as much as possible from the ideological nationalist ballast that came to burden the Romanian view of history. Gathers and adapts old and new archaeological findings and historical studies and avoids too much speculation on events that remain unclear for history, but makes frequent use of words like 'perhaps' and 'probably.' On occasion, it ventures possible scenarios for the rare instances when historical or archaeological sources were more generous. Includes over 190 colored images: illustrations, artifacts, maps, and monuments.1 vol, 152 pgs 2014 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-229140 Pace, Edwin THE LONG WAR FOR BRITANNIA 367-664: Arthur and the History of Post-Roman Britain Recounts some two centuries of 'lost' British history while providing decisive proof that multiple early record references recorded the same events in the same year. Asserts that only the transition to Anno Domini dating centuries afterward that distorts our perceptions.

Demonstrates that King Arthur and Uther Pendragon are the very opposite of medieval fantasy. Current scholarly doubts arose from the fact that different British regions had very different memories of post-Roman British rulers. Some remembered Arthur as the 'Proud Tyrant', a monarch who plunged the island into civil war. Others recalled him as the British general who saved Britain when all seemed lost. The deeds of Uther Pendragon replicate the victories of the dread Mercian king Penda. These authentic--yet radically different--narratives distort history to this very day.
1 vol, 400 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-SS7004 Papademetriou, K. and others GREAT BATTLES OF THE WORLD: Salamis 480 BC The 'Wooden Walls' that saved Greece - an historical essay about the naval Battle of Salamis that took place between the allied Greek naval forces and the Persian - Asian fleet. One of the most important military conflicts of the ancient world, as this monumental Greek victory actually led to the development of the ancient Greek values that gave birth not only to the European, but also to the whole of Western Civilization. Describes the trireme and especially its handling, its method of construction, its crew and its tactics.

Includes the historical elements of the battle, a brief biography of the father of the great victory, Themistocles, and chapters from the Persian point of view as well. Also addresses the lesser-known details of the battle to assist in understanding the overwhelmingly difficult conditions under which the Greek fleet prevailed. Includes color and black and white photos, maps, tactical movements, and color uniform plates.1 vol, 96 pgs 2009 US, SQUADRON/SIGNAL
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1-17930 Parke, H.W. GREEK MERCENARY SOLDIERS From their earliest use before 500 BC, to Ipsus.1 vol, 243 pgs 1981 CHICAGO, ARES PUBLISHERS
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1-228630 Parker, Jan THE ILIAD AND THE ODYSSEY: The Trojan War: Tragedy and Aftermath The Iliad deals with the final stages of the Trojan War and The Odyssey with return and aftermath. A book-by-book synopsis and commentary discuss the heroes' relationships, values and psychology and the narratives' shimmering presentation of war, its victims and the challenges of return and reintegration. Essays set the epics in their historical context and trace the key terms; the 'Journey Home from War' continues with 'Afterstories' of both heroes and their women. Includes 65 black and white illustrations.

Epic poems attributed to Homer, they underpinned ideas about heroism, masculinity and identity; about glory, sacrifice and the pity of war; about what makes life worth living. From Achilles, Patroclus and Agamemnon in the Greek camp, Hektor, Paris and Helen in Troy's citadel, the drama of the battlefield and the gods looking on, to Odysseus' adventures and vengeful return - Jan Parker here offers the ideal companion to exploring key events, characters and major themes.1 vol, 176 pgs 2021 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-230510 Pearson, Paul THE ROMAN EMPIRE IN CRISIS 248-260: When the Gods Abandoned Rome Covers the dozen years of turmoil that begins with Rome's millennium celebrations of 248 CE and ends with the capture of the emperor Valerian by the Persians in 260. It was a period of almost unremitting disaster for Rome, involving a series of civil wars, several major invasions by Goths and Persians, economic crises, and an empire-wide pandemic (plague of Cyprian). A central theme of the book is that this period of moral and spiritual crises diminished the prestige of the traditional state religion, paving the way for the eventual triumph of Christianity.

The sensational recent discovery of extensive fragments of the lost Scythica of Dexippus manuscript sheds new light on the Gothic Wars of the period. The author has used this new evidence in combination with in-depth investigations in the field to develop a revised account of events surrounding the great Battle of Abritus where the army of the emperor Decius was annihilated by Cniva's Goths. 1 vol, 336 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-39670 Peddie, John ROMAN WAR MACHINE The author examines the evidence supporting the training, administration & staff corps; also looks at the problems of control & the possible logistic and tactical solutions, b/w illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 224 pgs 1997 LONDON, GRANGE BOOKS
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1-20910 Peterson, Daniel ROMAN LEGIONS, THE:Recreated on Color Photographs Story of 500 year evolution of the Roman Legionary -- his armor & equipment told in vivid color photos.1 vol, 96 pgs 1992 LONDON, WINDROW & GREENN
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2-190830 Pietrykowski, Joseph GREAT BATTLES OF THE HELLENISTIC WORLD Examines 17 battles from Chaeronea to Pydna. Good, clear analysis of each battle. Includes bibliography, index, and 50 b/w maps and diagrams. 1 vol, 256 pgs 2012 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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2-90230 Pitassi, Michael NAVIES OF ROME Softcover reprint.

Examines the Roman Navy as an independent arm of the military, with the Empire as much maritime as land-based. The Roman Navy secured the trade routes and maintained the communications that allowed the Roman Empire to exist, brought previously untouchable and unreachable enemies to battle, and enabled the expansion of Imperial power into areas thought hitherto inaccessible.

Contains detailed reconstructions of the ships themselves, provides an engaging survey of the craft, their crewmen, and the navy's major contribution to the Empire's growth. Includes 20 color and 70 b/w illust, bibliography, and index.1 vol, 384 pgs 2010 US, BOYDELL & BREWER
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1-200830 Pitassi, Michael Paul THE ROMAN NAVY: Ships, Men & Warfare 350BC - AD475 The Roman Navy was remarkable for its size, reach and longevity. As significant as the Royal Navy was to the British Empire in the nineteenth century, the Roman Navy was crucial to the extraordinary expansion of Imperial power and for its maintenance over a period of more than 800 years. The fabric and organization of this maritime force is at the core of this new book.

At the height of its power the Roman Navy was, at least in numerical terms, the largest maritime force ever to have existed. It employed tens of thousands of sailors and maintained and fought fleets of ships larger than any forces since. In these pages the author looks at all the aspects of the Navy in turn. Shipbuilding, rigs and fittings, and shipboard weaponry are covered as are all the principal ship from the earliest types to the very last.

The command structure is outlined, as are all aspects of the crews' lives, their recruitment, terms of service, training and uniforms. Life onboard, food and drink, discipline, religion, and superstition are described, while seamanship and navigation are dealt with along with bases and shore establishments. Operations feature prominently, the allied and enemy navies compared, and specimen battles employed to explain fighting tactics.

All these aspects changed and developed hugely over the great span of the Roman empire but this fascinating book brings this complex story together in one brilliant volume. 150 b/w and color maps and illust.
1 vol, 224 pgs 2012 UK, SEAFORTH PUBLISHING
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1-236290 Pitassi, Michael Paul HELLENISTIC NAVAL WARFARE AND WARSHIPS 336-30 BC: War at Sea from Alexander to Actium Covers the naval wars of the Hellenistic period from Alexander the Great to the Battle of Actium, including the great technological change and innovation in naval design. There was a naval arms race between the Successor States that culminated in a plethora of ship types and the largest oared vessels ever built.

Reconstructs the various classes of warship. Each class is illustrated with clear diagrams and scale models, with particular attention paid to the arrangement of oars and rowers, the subject of much ongoing debate. Narrates the key naval battles of the period, including the forces engaged and the tactics employed. Strategic factors such as the location of port facilities, the supply of timber, and maritime trade are also considered.1 vol, 270 pgs 2023 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-200750 Pollard, Nigel and Berry, Joanne COMPLETE ROMAN LEGIONS, THE The legions of Rome were among the greatest fighting forces in history. For almost half a millennium they secured the known world under the power of the Caesars. This pioneering account gathers together the stories of each and every individual legion, telling the tales of their triumphs and defeats as they policed the empire and enlarged its borders.

* Part I examines the legions of the Republic from Rome's foundation to Caesar's legions and those of Octavian and Mark Antony in the civil wars.
* Part II provides 'biographies' of all forty-five legions from 31 BC to the third century AD.
* Part III discusses the legions of Late Antiquity in the declining years of Rome's hegemony.
* Datafiles on each legion and detailed box features on major topics complement the text.1 vol, 240 pgs 2012 US, WW Norton
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1-200350 Potter, David CONSTANTINE: The Emperor This year Christians worldwide will celebrate the 1700th anniversary of Constantine's conversion and victory at the Battle of the Milvian Bridge. No Roman emperor had a greater impact on the modern world than did Constantine. The reason is not simply that he converted to Christianity but that he did so in a way that brought his subjects along after him.

Indeed, this major new biography argues that Constantine's conversion is but one feature of a unique administrative style that enabled him to take control of an empire beset by internal rebellions and external threats by Persians and Goths. The vast record of Constantine's administration reveals a government careful in its exercise of power but capable of ruthless, even savage actions. Constantine executed (or drove to suicide) his father-in-law, two brothers-in-law, his eldest son, and his once beloved wife.

An unparalleled general throughout his life, even on his deathbed he was planning a major assault on the Sassanian Empire in Persia. Alongside the visionary who believed that his success came from the direct intervention of his God resided an aggressive warrior, a sometimes cruel partner, and an immensely shrewd ruler. These characteristics combined together in a long and remarkable career, which restored the Roman Empire to its former glory.

Beginning with his first biographer Eusebius, Constantine's image has been subject to distortion. More recent revisions include John Carroll's view of him as the intellectual ancestor of the Holocaust (Constantine's Sword) and Dan Brown's presentation of him as the man who oversaw the reshaping of Christian history (The Da Vinci Code). In Constantine the Emperor, David Potter confronts each of these skewed and partial accounts to provide the most comprehensive, authoritative, and readable account of Constantine's extraordinary life. 1 vol, 358 pgs 2012 US, OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
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1-195340 Powell, Lindsay EAGER FOR GLORY: Untold Story of Drusus The Elder, Conqueror of Germania Nero Claudius Drusus Germanicus (Drusus the Elder, stepson of Augustus) was regarded by the Romans as the first conqueror of Germania (The Netherlands and Germany) and a hero in the mold of Alexander the Great. Drawing on ancient texts, evidence from inscriptions and coins, the latest findings in archaeology, as well as astronomy and medical science, Lindsay Powell has produced a long overdue and definitive biography of this great Roman.1 vol, 226 pgs 2011 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-203800 Powell, Lindsay GERMANICUS: The Magnificent Life and Mysterious Death of Rome's Most Popular General Germanicus (a.k.a. Germanicus Iulius Caesar) was considered by Romans as one of their greatest military heroes. His untimely death, in suspicious circumstances, ended the possibility of a return to a more open republic and ambitions for the outright conquest of Germania Magna (Germany). This, the first modern biography of Germanicus, is in parts a growing-up story, a history of war, a tale of political intrigue and a murder mystery. It is a natural sequel to the author's first book, Eager for Glory, which discussed the life of Germanicus' natural father, Nero Claudius Drusus, for the first time.

Born in 15 BC, Germanicus grew up to be a skilled diplomat and bold soldier. Married to the granddaughter of Augustus (by whom he fathered the future Emperor Caligula) and responsible for avenging Rome's humiliating defeat at the Teutoburg Forest through victory at Idistaviso (AD16) and the recovery of one of the lost standards, his reputation and popularity were immense. The Emperor Tiberius, his adoptive father, granted him a triumph, but refused to let him complete the reconquest of Germania, sending him instead to command in the East. Did Tiberius feel jealous and threatened?

Germanicus fortunes waned when he fell out with one of Tiberius appointees, Piso. His death in mysterious circumstances, aged 34, brought great outpourings of public grief and anger, with many suspecting murder on the orders of Tiberius. Piso was put on trial but he committed suicide - or was he murdered? - before the senate could reach a verdict.1 vol, 376 pgs 2013 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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2-218430 Powell, Lindsay AUGUSTUS AT WAR: The Struggle for the Pax Augusta A new and penetrating assessment of Augustus as ancient Rome's military commander-in-chief. The words Pax Augusta - or Pax Romana - evoke a period of uninterrupted peace across the vast Roman Empire. Not exactly. In almost every year between 31 BC and AD 14, the Roman Army was in action somewhere, either fighting enemies beyond the frontier in punitive raids or outright conquest, or suppressing banditry and rebellions within the borders.

As a brilliant strategist, manager of war, and commander-in-chief (imperator), Augustus succeeded in nearly doubling the size of the Empire. He made changes to the political and military institutions to keep the empire together and to concentrate power to himself. His genius was to build a team of loyal but semi-autonomous deputies (legati) to ensure internal security and to fight his wars for him while claiming their achievements as his own. The book profiles more than 90 of these men, the military units under their command, and the campaigns they fought. Illustrated with 23 maps, 42 color plates, 13 black and white figures, and 5 order of battle schematics. 1 vol, 496 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-228930 Powell, Lindsay BAR KOKHBA: The Jew Who Defied Hadrian and Challenged the Might of Rome Covers the Second Jewish War, where the highly motivated Jewish militia tested the highly trained Roman army from AD 132 - 136. They established an independent nation with its own administration, headed by Shim'on as its president -- otherwise known as Bar Kokhba. Contains 45 color plates, 46 black and white illustrations, and 5 black and white maps.1 vol, 336 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-972006 Powell, Lindsay 006 ROMAN SOLDIER vs GERMANIC WARRIOR: 1st Century AD The reigns of Augustus and his successor Tiberius saw an epic struggle between the Romans and local peoples for the territory between the Rhine and Elbe rivers in what is now Germany. Following two decades of Roman occupation, Germania Magna erupted into revolt in AD 9 following the loss of the three legions commanded by Publius Quinctilius Varus to the Cheruscan nobleman Arminius and an alliance of Germanic nations in the dense forests of the Teutoburger Wald.

The Romans' initial panic subsided as it became clear that Arminius and his allies could not continue the war into Germania Inferior on the western bank of the Rhine, and Imperial troops poured into the region as the Romans decided how best to resolve the situation. Featuring full-colour artwork, specially drawn maps and an array of revealing illustrations depicting weapons, equipment, key locations and personalities, this study offers key insights into the tactics, leadership, combat performance and subsequent reputations of the Roman soldiers and their Germanic opponents pitched into a series of pivotal actions on the Imperial frontier that would influence Roman/German relations for decades to come.

Contents
* Introduction
* The opposing sides
* Teutoberg Pass: Summer AD 9
* Idistaviso: Summer AD 16
* Angrivarian Wall: Summer AD 16
* Analysis
* Aftermath
* Bibliography
* Index
1 vol, 80 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-58180 Prevas, John HANNIBAL CROSSES THE ALPS A well told re-examination of the start of the 15+ year war against Rome, b/w maps/illust, biblio1 vol, 232 pgs 2001 NY,
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1-67390 Prevas, John XENOPH0N'S MARCH:Into the Lair of the Persian Lion Highlighted by the authors own photos of the area that the Greeks marched and fought through, (16) pages of b/w illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 288 pgs 2001 NY, COMBINED BOOKS
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1-41170 Pritchett, W. Kendrick GREEK STATE AT WAR, THE:Part V Part V of this comprehensive work covers in detail Stone Throwers, slingers & the division of booty. Also covered are raids and pirates, extensive chapter notes, references, a very through work, index.1 vol, 578 pgs 1991 BERKLEY, UNIV OF CALIF.
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1-211560 Rainer Nickel A STRATEGIST IN EXILE: Xenophon and the Death of Thucydides Thucydides was the chronicler of the almost 30-year long Peloponnesian war, which came to a close with Sparta's victory over Athens in 404 BC. His famous historical work was preserved, but ends abruptly many ears before the end of the war. It was continued decades later by Xenophon, with his 'Greek history,' Hellenica.

Following Athens defeat by Sparta, an Athenian court judged Thucydides to be responsible for the defeat, forcing him to flee his hometown and live on the northern coast of the Aegean Sea until the end of the Peloponnesian War. After his return from exile, he meets with the young Xenophon, but disappears without a trace shortly after. This book covers Xenophon's search for Thucydides, the 'failed strategist,' in order to protect his friend from the Thirty Tyrant's regime of terror, as well as save some important historical documents which he had placed in Thucydides' safe keeping. The narrative is based on the linking of historical reports of the operations, plausible constructions and imagined recollections in order to create a coherent narrative, allowing us a first-hand insight into the operations based on fact, not fiction.1 vol, 144 pgs 2016 UK, PEN & SWORD
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2-38260 Ranitzsch, Karl Heinz illust by Angus McBride ARMY OF TANG CHINA Overview of China's Tang armies, with emphasis on campaigns. Includes descriptions of enemy armies, navies, siege warfare, and military infrastructure for weapons manufacture and horse breeding. Includes illustrations and maps.1 vol, 80 pgs 1994 UK, MONVERT PUBLISHING
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1-226930 Ray, Fred HELLENISTIC LAND BATTLES 300-167 BCE The Hellenistic Period (323-31 BCE) saw the Grecian phalanx -- long dominant in Mediterranean warfare -- challenged by legionary formations from the rising city-state of Rome. This book provides detailed tactical analyses for all 130 significant land engagements of Hellenistic armies 300-167 BCE. Includes 21 photos, appendices, bibliography, and index.

The Roman way of war would come to eclipse phalanx-based combat by the 160s, yet this was not evident at the time. Rome suffered numerous defeats against the phalanxes of Pyrrhus and Hannibal, its overseas campaign against the brilliant Spartan mercenary Xanthippus met disaster, and several Roman victories over Hellenistic foes were not decisive. The story of combat in this pivotal era is not well documented.
1 vol, 234 pgs 2021 US, McFARLAND & COMPANY
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1-190650 Ray, Fred Eugene LAND BATTLES IN 5th CENTURY BC GREECE: A History and Analysis of 173 Engagements In the 5th century BC, Greece was a patchwork country of small, independent city-states whose tendency to fight each other was offset only by strong ties to common cultural elements such as language and a unique style of warfare. While surviving myths emphasize heroics and honor, the reality of ancient Greek warfare was that of regular men dealing with everyday problems. Relying heavily on primary sources such as Herodotus, Thucydides and Plutarch, this volume provides the first-ever tactical level survey of all Greek land engagements which occurred during the 5th century BC, a seminal period in the history of western warfare.

These 173 battles range from the Ionian Revolt to the Persian Invasion to the Great Peloponnesian War which dominated much of 5th century Greece. Using carefully researched logical probabilities to extend surviving records, the author places each battle within its historical context and analyzes it with a view to documenting any significant overall patterns of action. The result is not only a detailed study of each battle complete with maps and battlefield diagrams, but also an overview of general trends in 5th century Greek warfare.1 vol, 323 pgs 2009 US, McFARLAND & COMPANY
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1-212610 Rees, Owen GREAT BATTLES OF THE CLASSICAL GREEK WORLD Presents 18 land battles and sieges that span the Classical Greek period, from the Persian invasions to the eclipse of the traditional hoplite heavy infantry at the hands of the Macedonians. Includes mercenary armies, the rise of light infantry, and the variety and tactical developments across the period.

Each battle is set in context with a brief background and then the battlefield and opposing forces are discussed before the narrative and analysis of the fighting is given and rounded off with consideration of the aftermath and strategic implications. The text is well supported by dozens of tactical diagrams showing deployments and various phase of the battles.1 vol, 304 pgs 2016 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-219510 Rees. Owen GREAT NAVAL BATTLES OF THE ANCIENT GREEK WORLD This book presents a selection of 13 naval battles that span a defining century in ancient Greek history, from the Ionian Revolt and Persian Invasion to the rise of external naval powers in the Mediterranean Sea, such as the Carthaginians. Each battle discusses background, wider military campaigns, and the opposing forces, followed by a narrative and analysis of the fighting. Finally, the aftermath of the battles are dealt with, looking at the strategic implications of the outcome for both the victor and the defeated. The battle narratives are supported by maps and tactical diagrams showing the deployment of the fleets and the wider geographical factors involved in battle. Includes black and white maps.1 vol, 248 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-228000 Rhodes, P. J. ALCIBIADES Biography of Alcibiades, one of the most famous (or infamous) characters of Classical Greece. A young Athenian aristocrat, he came to prominence during the Peloponnesian War (429-404 BC) between Sparta and Athens. Flamboyant, charismatic (and wealthy), this close associate of Socrates persuaded the Athenians to attempt to stand up to the Spartans on land as part of an alliance he was instrumental in bringing together. Although this led to defeat at the Battle of Mantinea in 418 BC, his prestige remained high. He was also a prime mover in Athens' next big strategic gambit, the Sicilian Expedition of 415 BC, for which he was elected as one of the leaders. Shortly after arrival in Sicily, however, he was recalled to face charges of sacrilege allegedly committed during his pre-expedition reveling. Jumping ship on the return journey, he defected to the Spartans.

Alcibiades soon ingratiated himself with the Spartans, encouraging them to aid the Sicilians (ultimately resulting in the utter destruction of the Athenian expedition) and to keep year-round pressure on the Athenians. He then seems to have overstepped the bounds of hospitality by sleeping with the Spartan queen and was soon on the run again. He then played a devious and dangerous game of shifting loyalties between Sparta, Athens and Persia. He had a hand in engineering the overthrow of democracy at Athens in favor of an oligarchy, which allowed him to return from exile, though he then opposed the increasingly-extreme excesses of that regime. For a time he looked to have restored Athens' fortunes in the war, but went into exile again after being held responsible for the defeat of one of his subordinates in a naval battle. This time he took refuge with the Persians, but as they were now allied to the Spartans, the cuckolded King Agis of Sparta was able to arrange his assassination by Persian agents1 vol, 168 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-215370 Roberts, Mike HANNIBAL'S ROAD: The Second Punic War in Italy 213-203 BC Many books have been written on the Second Punic War and Hannibal in particular but few give much space to his campaigns in the years from 213 - 203 BC'. Most studies concentrate on Hannibal's series of stunning victories in the early stages of the war, culminating at Cannae in 216 BC, then refocus on the activities of his nemesis, Scipio Africanus, in Spain until the two meet in the final showdown at Zama. But this has led to the neglect of some of the Carthaginian genius' most remarkable campaigns.

By 212 the wider war was definitely going against the Carthaginians. Yet Hannibal, despite being massively outnumbered and with little support from home, was able to sustain his polyglot army and campaign actively across southern Italy for another ten years. His skillful maneuvering and victory in numerous engagements kept several veteran armies of the normally aggressive Romans tied up and on the defensive, until Scipio's invasion of North Africa pulled him home to defend Carthage. Mike Roberts follows the course of these remarkable events in detail, analyzing Hannibal's strategy and aims in this phase of the war and revealing a genius that had lost none of its luster in adversity. 1 vol, 288 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-224080 Roberts, Mike Rome's Third Samnite War, 298-290 - Rome's Third Samnite War, 298-290 The Third Samnite War (298-290 BC) was a crucial episode in the early history of Rome. Upon its outcome rested mastery of central Italy, and the independent survival of both Rome and the Samnites. Determined to resist aggressive Roman expansion, the Samnites forged a powerful alliance with the Senones (a tribe of Italian Gauls), Etruscans and Umbrians. The result was eight years of hard campaigning, brutal sieges and bitter battles that stretched Rome to the limit. The desperate nature of the struggle is illustrated by the ritual self-sacrifice (devotio) by the Roman consul Publius Decimus Mus at the Battle of Sentinum (295 BC), which restored the resolve of the wavering Roman troops, and by the Samnite Linen Legion at the Battle of Aquilonia (393 BC), each man of which was bound by a sacred oath to conquer or die on the battlefield.

Mike Roberts, who has travelled the Italian landscape upon which these events played out, mines the sources (which are more reliable, he argues, than for Rome's previous wars) to produce a compelling narrative of this momentous conflict. 19 color illustrations
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1-230130 Roberts, Mike ALEXANDER THE GREAT'S LEGACY: The Decline of Macedonian Europe in the Wake of the Wars of the Successors Explores how both the unique character and the particular legacy left when Alexander died at age of 32 in Babylon in 323BC, ensured that his homeland failed to gain the kind of imperial dividend that accrued to others of the world's great Empires. For Macedon, there was not the thousand years of glory that was the extraordinary destiny of the Romans, nor even the 200 years of Persian primacy, only 50 or so years of strife and trauma ending in a Galatian invasion. This was a period during which Cassander and Lysimachus had seemed about to construct durable Europe-based polities and had seen the likes of Demetrius Poliorcetes and Pyrrhus of Epirus battling and besieging across Macedonia, Thrace, and Greece.

Why was it that 2400 years ago the people who had recently conquered the world were unable to stop barbarian Galatians from looting the tombs of their revered royal line? Why was it that the Macedonian state essentially created by Philip II and taken to the heights of epochal triumph by his son Alexander the Great had, hardly two generations after his death, became a weaker entity than it had been when the young conqueror had crossed the Hellespont? 1 vol, 320 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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2-206050 Roberts, Mike and Bennett, Bob THE SPARTAN SUPREMACY: 412-371 BC For two centuries Sparta's warriors were acknowledged as second to none. Yet at only one period in its long history, in the late fourth and early third century BC, did the home of these grim warriors seem set to entrench itself as the dominant power in the Greek world.

This period includes the latter stages of the Peloponnesian War from 412 BC to the Spartan victory in 402, and then down to the Spartan defeat by the Thebans at Leuctra in 371 BC, where it all began to unravel for the Spartan Empire. Covers the tumultuous first decades of the fourth century BC, with many interesting characters here, including Alcibiades, Lysander, Agesilaus, Pelopidas, and Epaminondas, to name but a few. In addition there are several campaigns and battles that are reported in enough detail to make them interesting and comprehensible to the reader. 1 vol, 320 pgs 2023 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-197860 Roberts, Mike and Bob Bennett TWILIGHT OF THE HELLENISTIC WORLD This book recounts and analyzes the complex series of conflicts between the Hellenistic Successor states in the generation before the Romans intervened in, and ultimately conquered, the region. This period is rarely treated in any depth, usually warranting little more than a summary as context for a discussion of the Roman conquests.

The authors demonstrate that this period of almost-constant conflict and rivalry makes a fascinating subject of study in its own right. For example, it describes Macedon's war with Cleomenes and the final crushing of a much-diminished Sparta as an independent power; also the campaigns in the east whereby the Seleucid king, Antiochus (later defeated by the Romans at Magnesia) earned his title of Antiochus the Great. They show how the Hellenistic monarchs, while aware of Rome's epic clash with Carthage in the West, did not yet see her as a major threat and were preoccupied with more immediate concerns.

As well as clearly narrating the complex events, Roberts and Bennet assess the various military systems of the Hellenistic states and developments in warfare on land and sea. This is a very original book on a neglected period of politico-military history.

6 x 9, 8 pages b/w photos, plus b/w maps and battle plans1 vol, 256 pgs 2012 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-196640 Rogan, John ROMAN PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION With oversized 7x10 inches format, John Rogan answers this question, examining the roles played by the army, client kings, and local and central government. Taking a wide selection of sources, ranging from Tacitus' account of his father-in-law's time as governor of Britain to the New Testament's account of Roman rule in the Middle East, the author applies his knowledge of organizational theory to how the Romans ruled their empire, spreading their ideas and fulfilling what Virgil told them was their destiny. 30 photographs.1 vol, 192 pgs 2011 UK, AMBERLEY
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1-TPS02 Rohrbaugh, Paul TURNING POINT SIMULATIONS: The Siege of Syracuse 415-413 BC Maybe one of the oddest things about the lengthy Peloponnesian War is that, after decades of balance, the Athenians actually lost it with a campaign well away from the Greek mainland.

The Athenians have a mighty host of fleets and men, filled with confidence. The Syracusans have a long history of clinging to their independence (and powerful allies coming to foil Athens).

Combat units include cavalry, light troops, peltasts, and the heavily armed hoplites-the backbone of both sides' armies. You the players can decide your best approaches for attack and defense, selecting from pitched battles or skirmishes.or building miles of siege walls.

The Siege of Syracuse includes:
* One full color, 11x17-inch mounted mapboard
* One 8.5x11-inch battle board
* 176 large, full color, die-cut counters
* 12-page rulebook1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 US, AGAINST THE ODDS
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1-216700 Romane, Julian RISE OF THE TANG DYNASTY: The Reunification of China and the Military Response to the Steppe Nomads (AD 581-626) Examines the the campaigns and battles behind the emergence of the Sui and Tang dynasties in the period 581-626 AD, including the strategy and tactics employed with the collision of the steppe cavalry with Chinese infantry armies.

By the fourth century AD, horse nomads had seized northern China. Wars against these Turkic interlopers continued throughout the 5th and most of the 6th century. The emergence of the Sui dynasty (581-618) brought some progress, but internal weakness led to their rapid collapse. The succeeding House of Tang, however, provided the necessary stability and leadership to underpin military success.

This was largely the achievement of Li Shimin, who later became the second Tang Emperor. By the start of Li Shimin's reign as Emperor Tang Taizong, effective military organizations had been developed and China reunified. His military campaigns are examples of tactical and strategic virtuosity that demonstrate the application of the distinctive Chinese way of war expounded in Chinese military manuals, including Li Shimin's own writings.1 vol, 240 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-202310 Rospond, Vincent editor STRATEGEMS: The Roman Way of War Collection of examples of military strategems from Greek and Roman history for use by generals. It is generally assumed to have been written at the end of the first century AD, possibly in connection with another work on military history that has been lost. This work consists of four books, the first three to regard to have been written by Frontinus, while the fourth has been disputed in some circles. All four books are included in this edition.1 vol, 325 pgs 2013 US, WINGED HUSSAR PUBLISHING
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1-205350 Rospond, Vincent editor CAESAR'S CIVIL WAR Caesar's account of the Civil War against Pompey and the Optimates. Twelve illustrations and maps, plus six appendices covering armies, places, and people.1 vol, 280 pgs 2014 US, WINGED HUSSAR PUBLISHING
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1-204860 Ruggiero, Paolo de MARK ANTONY: A Plain Blunt Man Mark Antony was embroiled in the tumultuous events of the mid-1st century BC, which saw the violent transformation from the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire. After being defeated by Augustus he has often been characterized by hostile historians as a loyal henchman of his uncle Julius Caesar but without the guile and vision to attain greatness in his own right (hence Shakespeare casts him as a 'plain, blunt man' whom Caesar's assassins don't think it worthwhile to kill). In his infamous alliance and love affair with Cleopatra of Egypt he is also often seen as duped and manipulated by a sharper mind.

Despite this there is no doubt Antony was a capable soldier. He first saw action leading a cavalry unit in Judaea, before giving valuable service to Julius Caesar in Gaul. He again served with distinction and led Caesar's right wing at the climactic battle of Pharsalus, and he was decisive in the defeat of the conspirators at Philippi which ended 100 years of Civil wars. But Paolo de Ruggiero re-assesses this pivotal figure, analyses the arguments of his many detractors, and concludes that he was much more than a simple soldier, revealing a more complex and significant man, and a decisive agent of change with a precise political vision for the Roman world.1 vol, 258 pgs 2014 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-195240 Rush, Dr, Scott SPARTA AT WAR: Strategy, Tactics and Campaigns, 950-362 BC During the eighth century BC, Sparta became one of the leading cities of ancient Greece, conquering the southern Peloponnese. From the mid-sixth century BC until the mid-fourth BC, Sparta became a military power of recognized importance. For almost two centuries the massed Spartan army remained unbeaten in the field. Spartan officers also commanded with great success armies of mercenaries or coalition allies, as well as fleets of war galleys.

Although it is the stand of the 300 at Thermopylae that earned Sparta undying fame, it was her victories over both Persian invaders and the armies and navies of Greek rivals that upheld her position of leadership in Greece. Even a steady decline in Spartiate numbers, aggravated by a terrible earthquake in 464 BC, failed to end Spartan dominance. Only when the Thebans learned how to defeat the massed Spartan army in pitched battle was Sparta toppled from her position of primacy.

Scott Rusch examines what is known of the history of Sparta, from the settlement of the city to her defeat at Theban hands, focusing upon military campaigns and the strategic circumstances that drove them. Rusch offers fresh perspectives on important questions of Spartan history, and illuminate some of antiquity's most notable campaigns. 1 vol, 272 pgs 2011 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-88330 Sabin, Philip & Wees, Hans van & Whitby, M. eds. CAMRIDGE HISTORY OF GREEK AND ROAMN WARFARE For each broad period developments in troop-types,equipment, strategy & tactics are discussed. Manyillustrations, a glossary & chronlogy. This will become the primary reference work, biblio, index.2 vol, 1328 pgs 2008 UK, CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY
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1-88190 Sabin, Phillip LOST BATTLES:Reconstructing the Great Clashes Author examines 36 individual battles through the use of conflict simulation. Readers can use the model to experiment for themselves by re-fighting engagements. B/w maps/illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 320 pgs 2008 UK, CONTINUUM PUBLISHING
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1-213750 Sadler, John and Rosie Serdiville CAESAR'S GREATEST VICTORY: The Battle of Alesia 52BC Reveals arms, equipment, tactics, and fighting styles of Roman and Celtic armies, the charisma and leadership of Caesar and Vercingetorix, and the command and control structures of both sides. Covers the campaign leading up to the Battle of Alesia. Includes 28 color photos and maps.1 vol, 320 pgs 2017 US, CASEMATE
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1-196770 Sage, Michael ROMAN CONQUESTS: GAUL This latest volume in the Roman Conquests series deals with some of the best known Roman campaigns of all. Indeed, due to the involvement of Julius Caesar and his commentaries, these are some of the most studied of any ancient campaigns.

Before Caesar, however, Rome had already established a foothold across the Alps in Gaul (the Province, modern Provence) and Michael M Sage starts with these early acquisitions which were largely reactive and defensive. The Gauls were one of the great warrior societies of ancient Europe and some of Rome's heaviest defeats were suffered here at the end of the second century BC. This context makes all the more remarkable the dazzling success of the audacious campaigns, just half a century later, by which Caesar rapidly completed the initial conquest of the rest of Gaul. The subsequent revolts that soon occurred, culminating in the great unified rising under Vercingetorix, are also covered in detail, with the epic siege of Alesia as the dramatic climax.

Sage analyses all these campaigns, showing how the Roman war machine was ultimately able to overcome vastly superior numbers of Celtic warriors to extend Rome's rule from the Mediterranean to the English Channel. Includes eight pages of color plates and six b/w maps.1 vol, 208 pgs 2011 UK, PEN & SWORD
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2-217950 Sage, Michael THE ARMY OF THE ROMAN REPUBLIC: From the Regal Period to the Army of Julius Caesar Traces the development of the Roman Republic's army from its foundation (having first set the context of their regal antecedents), down to the time of its most famous leader, Julius Caesar. The transition from clan-based forces, through the Servian levy, and the development of the manipular and cohortal legion is examined along with the associated weapons, tactics and operational capabilities. Discusses how the legions shaped up against the challenges of successive enemies from the Celts, Samnites, Carthaginians, and the hitherto-dominant Hellenistic armies based on the Macedonian-style pike phalanx.1 vol, 352 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-225400 Sage, Michael Septimius Severus and the Roman Army The assassination of Emperor Commodus in 192 sparked a civil war. Septimius Severus emerged as the eventual victor and his dynasty (the Severans) ruled until 235. He fought numerous campaigns, against both internal rivals and external enemies, extending the Empire to the east (adding Mesopotamia), the south (in Africa) and the north (beyond Hadrian's Wall). The military aspects of his reign, including his reforms of the army, are the main focus of this new study.

After discussing his early career and governorship of Pannonia, covers his war with Pescennius Niger, the siege of Byzantium, and the campaign in northern Mesopotamia that added it as a province. The much more difficult campaign against Clodius Albinus in Gaul is also studied in detail, as is that in North Africa. The narrative concludes with an account of the last campaign in Britain and Severus' death. The final chapters analyze Septimius' reforms of the army and assess their impact on events of the next 70 years until the accession of Diocletian.

His greatest weakness was his love for his family. Like Marcus Aurelius, he loved his children too much. They failed to maintain what he had bequeathed them1 vol, 224 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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2-225400 Sage, Michael Septimius Severus and the Roman Army Septimius Severus emerged as the eventual victor from a civil war sparked by the assassination of Emperor Commodus in 192 and his dynasty (the Severans) ruled until 235. Septimius fought numerous campaigns, against both internal rivals and external enemies, extending the Empire to the east (adding Mesopotamia), the south (in Africa) and the north (beyond Hadrian's Wall). The military aspects of his reign, including his reforms of the army, are the main focus of this new study. Covers his war with Pescennius Niger, the siege of Byzantium, and the campaign in northern Mesopotamia that added it as a province. The much more difficult campaign against Clodius Albinus in Gaul is also studied in detail, as is that in North Africa. The narrative concludes with an account of the last campaign in Britain and Severus' death.1 vol, 240 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-46030 Sage, Michael M. WARFARE IN ANCIENT GREECE: A Sourcebook The author assembles a wide range of sources along with the latest scholarship on the Greek experience of war to provide a unique work, 100's of entries make this a must for Ancient/Greek history buffs.1 vol, 252 pgs 1996 NY, ROUTLEDGE
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1-202090 Sampson, Gareth CRISIS OF ROME: The Jugurthine and Northern Wars and the Rise of Marius In the later 2nd century BC, after a period of rapid expansion and conquest, the Roman Republic found itself in crisis. In North Africa her armies were already bogged down in a long difficult guerrilla war in a harsh environment when invasion by a coalition of Germanic tribes, the Cimbri, Teutones and Ambrones, threatened Italy and Rome itself, inflicting painful defeats on Roman forces in pitched battle Gaius Marius was the man of the hour.

The first war he brought to an end through tactical brilliance, bringing the Numidian King Jugurtha back in chains. Before his ship even returned to Italy, the senate elected Marius to lead the war against the northern invaders. Reorganizing and reinvigorating the demoralized Roman legions, he led them to two remarkable victories in the space of months, crushing the Teutones and Ambrones at Aquiae Sextae and the Cimbri at Vercellae.

The Roman army emerged from this period of crisis a much leaner and more professional force and the author examines the extent to which the 'Marian Reforms' were responsible for this and the extent to which they can be attributed to Marius himself.1 vol, 192 pgs 2010 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-221830 Sampson, Gareth ROME, BLOOD AND POWER: Reform, Murder and Popular Politics in the Late Republic 70-27 BC Following the First Civil War the Roman Republic was able to rebuild itself and restore stability. Yet the problems which had plagued the previous seventy years of the Republic, of political reform being met with violence and bloodshed, had not been resolved and once again resumed. Men such as Catiline and Clodius took up the mantle of reform which saw Rome paralyzed with domestic conflict and ultimately bloodshed and murder.

In the search for stability, the Roman system produced a series of military dynasts; men such as Pompey, Crassus and Caesar, who strove to bring stability to Rome. Ultimately this led to the Republic's collapse into a second and third civil war and the end of the old Republican system. In its place was the Principate, a new Republic founded on the promise of peace and stability at home and end to the decades of bloodshed.

Gareth Sampson analyses the various reforming politicians, their policies and opponents and the violence and bloodshed that resulted. He charts the Republic's collapse into further civil wars and the new system that rose from the ashes.
1 vol, 168 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-225170 Sampson, Gareth Rome and Parthia: Empires at War - Ventidius, Antony and the Second Romano-Parthian War, 40-20 BC In the mid-first century BC, despite its military victories elsewhere, the Roman Empire faced a rival power in the east; the Parthian Empire. The first war between two superpowers of the ancient world had resulted in the total defeat of Rome and the death of Marcus Crassus.

When Rome collapsed into Civil War in the 40s BC, the Parthians took the opportunity to invade and conquer the Middle East and drive Rome back into Europe. What followed was two decades of war which saw victories and defeats on both sides. The Romans were finally able to gain a victory over the Parthians thanks to the great, but now neglected, general Publius Ventidius. These victories acted as a springboard for Marc Antony's plans to conquer the Parthian Empire, which ended in ignominious defeat. 1 vol, 224 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-227610 Sampson, Gareth ROME'S GREAT EASTERN WAR: Lucullus, Pompey and the Conquest of the East, 74-62 BC In the century since Rome's defeat of the Seleucid Empire in the 180s BC, the East was dominated by the rise of new empires: Parthia, Armenia and Pontus, each vying to recreate the glories of the Persian Empire. By the 80s BC, the Pontic Empire of Mithridates had grown so bold that it invaded and annexed the whole of Rome's eastern empire and occupied Greece itself.

As Rome emerged from the devastating effects of the First Civil War, a new breed of general emerged, eager to re-assert Roman military dominance and carve out a fresh empire in the east, treading in the footsteps of Alexander. This work analyses the military campaigns and battles between a revitalized Rome and the various powers of the eastern Mediterranean hinterland, which ultimately heralded a new phase in Roman imperial expansion and reshaped the ancient East.1 vol, 320 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-229260 Sampson, Gareth ROME AND PARTHIA - EMPIRES AT WAR: Ventidius, Antony and the Second Romano-Parthian War, 40-20 BC Analyses the military campaigns and the various battles between the two superpowers of the ancient world and the war which defined the shape and division of the Middle East for the next 650 years. Explains the motives behind Marc Antony's invasion of Parthia and all the reasons it ultimately failed.

The first war between two superpowers of the ancient world had resulted in the total defeat of Rome and the death of Marcus Crassus. When Rome collapsed into Civil War in the 40s BC, the Parthians took the opportunity to invade and conquer the Middle East and drive Rome back into Europe.

What followed was two decades of war which saw victories and defeats on both sides. The Romans were finally able to gain a victory over the Parthians thanks to the great, but now neglected, general Publius Ventidius. These victories acted as a springboard for Marc Antony's plans to conquer the Parthian Empire, which ended in ignominious defeat.
1 vol, 224 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-230690 Sampson, Gareth THE BATTLE OF DYRRHACHIUM (48 BC): Caesar, Pompey, and the Early Campaigns of the Third Roman Civil War Outlines the strategic background, describing the early campaigns of the 49BC Roman civil war and the factions of Pompey the Great and Julius Caesar that fought for control of the vast resources of the Republic. Analyzes the 48BC Battle of Dyrrhachium in Albania to determine the strengths and weakness of both armies and their various commanders as well as the tactics used in the phases of the battle which culminated in victory for Pompey. Focus is also given to the aftermath of the battle that saw Caesar defeated and Pompey in the ascendancy.1 vol, 248 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-88720 Sampson, Gareth DEFEAT OF ROME, THE:Crassus, Carrhae and the East 53BC and Crassus invades the Parthian Empire only to suffer Rome's greatest defeat since Hannibal's invasion of Italy. B/w maps/illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 224 pgs 2008 US, CASEMATE PUBLISHING
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1-57710 Santosuosso, Antonio SOLDIERS, CITIZENS & THE SYMBOLS OF WAR Comprehensive study of how tactics and strategy changed from the 5th century BC to the middle of the 2nd century BC, and the role played by the citizen soldier in the West, maps, notes, index.1 vol, 274 pgs 1997 BOULDER, WESTVIEW PRESS
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1-72560 Santosuosso, Antonio STORMING THE HEAVENS The story of the Roman military machine with the crisis of the late 2nd century, when the soldiers became the Empire's worst enemy, b/w illust/maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 288 pgs 2003 BOULDER, WESTVIEW PRESS
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1-194460 Sawyer, Ralph D. ANCIENT CHINESE WARFARE Preeminent expert on Chinese military history Ralph Sawyer uses recently recovered documents and archaeological findings to construct a comprehensive guide to the developing technologies, strategies, and logistics of ancient Chinese militarism in the Legendary Era, Hsia dynasty, and Shang dynasty. The result is a definitive look at the tools and methods that won wars and shaped culture in ancient China. Some black and white illustrations included. 1 vol, 576 pgs 2011 US, BASIC BOOKS
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1-33470 Sawyer, Ralph D. and Sawyer, Mei-chin translators SEVEN MILITARY CLASSICS OF ANCIENT CHINA, THE Translation of seven essays, written between 500BC and 700AD, appendices on the Chariot, Cavalry and Arms/Armor. Extensive chapter notes on all seven essays, biblio, index.1 vol, 568 pgs 2007 US, BASIC BOOKS
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1-220960 Schmitz, Michael ROMAN CONQUESTS: The Danube Frontier The Roman conquests of Macedonia in the 2nd century BC led directly to the extension of their authority over the troublesome tribes of Thrace to the south of the Danube. But their new neighbor on the other side of the mighty river, the kingdom of the Dacians, was to pose an increasing threat to the Roman empire. Inevitably, this eventually provoked Roman attempts at invasion and conquest. It is a measure of Dacian prowess and resilience that several tough campaigns were required over more than a century before their kingdom was added to the Roman Empire. It was one of the Empire's last major acquisitions (and a short-lived one at that).

Dr. Michael Schmitz traces Roman involvement in the Danube region from first contact with the Thracians after the Third Macedonian War in the 2nd century BC to the ultimate conquest of Dacia by Trajan in the early years of the 2nd Century AD. Like the other volumes in this series, this book gives a clear narrative of the course of these wars, explaining how the Roman war machine coped with formidable new foes and the challenges of unfamiliar terrain and climate. Specially commissioned color plates bring the main troop types vividly to life in meticulously researched detail.1 vol, 224 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-220500 Schultheis, Evan Michael THE BATTLE OF THE CATALAUNIAN FIELDS AD 451 Attila the Hun's most famous battle, the climax of his invasion of the Western Roman Empire, reached as far as Orleans in France. Traditionally considered one of the pivotal battles in European history, saving the West from conquest by the Huns, the Catalaunian Fields is here revealed to be significant but less immediately decisive than claimed. Includes 10 b/w maps and diagrams and 20 color illustrations.

This new study exposes oversimplified views of Attila's army, which was a sophisticated and complex all-arms force, drawn from the Huns and their many allies and subjects. The 'Roman' forces, largely consisting of Visigoth and Alan allies, are also analyzed in detail.

Drawing on the latest historiography and research of the primary sources and utilizing Roman military manuals, this book describes the motives and tactics of both sides of this 5th Century battle and offers a completely new tactical analysis of the battle and a drastic reconsideration of Hun warfare, the Roman use of federates, and the ethnography of the Germanic peoples who fought for either side.1 vol, 168 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-67240 Sekunda, Nicholas HELLENISTIC INFANTRY REFORM IN THE 160'S BC Chapters on Military reform in the Ptolemaic and Seleucid Armies, extensive appendices of primary source material, b/w illust/plates, biblio.1 vol, 189 pgs 2001 LODZ, OFICYNA NAUKOWA MS
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1-52540 Sekunda, Nick and Jack Way ALEXANDER THE GREAT:His Armies and Campaigns Special combined edition of OSPREY MAA #148 and CAMPAIGN #7.1 vol, 144 pgs 1998 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-61330 Sekunda, Nick and Northfield, Simon CAESAR'S LEGIONS:The Roman Soldier 753BC to 117AD Combination of Osprey MAA's #46, 283 and 291, good value for (3) MAA's (cost $38.85), includes 24 color plates.1 vol, 144 pgs 2000 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-41910 Selkirk, Raymond ON THE TRAIL OF THE LEGIONS The author argues that the Roman Conquest of Britain was effected water transport & not by road presented here are the results of twelve years of field work, b/w photos/illust/line drawings, index1 vol, 410 pgs 1995 IPSWITCH, ANGLIA PUBLIS'G
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1-237350 Sennewald, Roland THE ART OF WAR IN ANCIENT ASSYRIA Based on archaeological finds, this volume provides a detailed overview of the Assyrian military from its apogee to the fall of Nineveh. Includes eight full-page and seven double-page uniform plates.

In the seventh century BC, the Assyrians carved out the first great empire in history under the leadership of a line of powerful kings from the Sargonid dynasty. Its power was based on a well-equipped and highly organized army led by the Great King himself. This army comprised infantry and cavalry, chariots, craftsmen, engineers, and sappers. In its ranks served native Assyrians and foreign mercenaries, regular soldiers fought alongside local levies, vassal troops and allied contingents. A wealth of resources, as well as booty taken in war, and a refined tribute system made sure that the Assyrian army could rely on equipment and supplies of the highest standards.

Since Assyria had already entered the Iron Age by the time of its ascent, weapons and armour were manufactured of both bronze and iron. For more than a century, Assyria's neighbours proved incapable of resisting its insatiable lust for conquest and expansion. At the height of its power, the Assyrian Empire stretched from the shores of the Mediterranean to the Zagros Mountains, and from Armenia to the Persian Gulf. Even Egypt temporarily fell under the Assyrian yoke.1 vol, 152 pgs 2023 GERMANY, ZEUGHAUS VERLAG
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1-215590 Shaw, Garry WAR & TRADE WITH THE PHAROAHS: An Archaeological Study of Ancient Egypt's Foreign Relations The ancient Egyptians presented themselves as superior to all other people in the world; on temple walls, the pharaoh is shown smiting foreign enemies - people from Nubia, Libya, and the Levant - or crushing them beneath his chariot. Officially, foreigners represented disorder and chaos - the opposite of Egypt's perfect land of justice and order.

But despite such imagery, from the beginning of their history, the Egyptians also enjoyed friendly relations with neighboring cultures; both Egyptians and foreigners crossed the deserts and seas exchanging goods gathered from across the known world. They shared knowledge and technology, and sometimes settled abroad, marrying and acculturating. Through such interactions, the Egyptians influenced other cultures, and at the same time were themselves shaped by foreign contacts and external events.

Explores Egypt's connections with the wider world over the course of 3,000 years, introducing readers to ancient diplomacy, travel, trade, warfare, domination, and immigration - both Egyptians living abroad and foreigners living in Egypt. It covers military campaigns and trade in periods of strength - including such important events as the Battle of Qadesh under Ramesses II and Hatshepsut's trading mission to the mysterious land of Punt - and Egypt's foreign relations during times of political weakness, when foreign dynasties ruled parts of the country.

From early interactions with traders on desolate desert tracks, to sunken Mediterranean trading vessels, the Nubian Kingdom of Kerma, Nile fortresses, the Sea Peoples, and Persian satraps, there is always a rich story to tell behind Egypt's foreign relations.1 vol, 232 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-34080 Shaw, Ian ANCIENT EGYPTIAN WARFARE: Tactics, Weaponry and Ideology of the Pharaohs A concise introduction to Ancient Egyptian warfare from the Neolithic period through to the Iron Age, covering everything from battle tactics to weaponry and battle injuries. The excellent preservation of Egyptian artifacts including bows, axes and chariots, means that it is possible to track the changing nature of Egyptian military technology, as well as the equipment and ideas that were adopted from other civilizations of the Eastern Mediterranean and Near East.

Includes discussion of military strategy, martial ideology, construction of fortresses, siege warfare, and the study of practical questions of life, death, and survival of individual soldiers on the battlefield. Includes 30 black and white photos and diagrams.
1 vol, 160 pgs 2019 US, CASEMATE
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1-191730 Sheldon, Rose Mary Rome's Wars in Parthia This book details Rome's military encounters with Parthia from the bumbling campaign of Crassus to the fall of the Parthian Regime. B/w maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 303 pgs 2010 UK, Vallentine Mitchell
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1-222030 Shepherd, William THE PERSIAN WORLD IN HERODOTUS: And Other Ancient Voices Weaving together the accounts of the ancient historian Herodotus with other ancient sources, this is the engrossing story of the triumph of Greece over the mighty Persian Empire.

The Persian War is the name generally given to the first two decades of the period of conflict between the Greeks and the Persians that began in 499 BC and ended around 450. The pivotal moment came in 479, when a massive Persian invasion force was defeated and driven out of mainland Greece and Europe, never to return. The victory of a few Greek city-states over the world's first superpower was an extraordinary military feat that secured the future of Western civilization

All modern accounts of the war as a whole, and of the best-known battles of Marathon, Thermopylae, and Salamis, depend on the ancient sources, foremost amongst them Herodotus. Yet although these modern narratives generally include numerous references to the ancient authors, they quote little directly from them.

The extracts from other ancient writers add value to Herodotus' narrative in various ways: some offer fresh analysis and credible extra detail; some contradict him interestingly; some provide background illumination; and some add drama and color. 1 vol, 512 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-201048 sheppard, Si TROY: Myths and Legends Vol. 8 When Paris, prince of Troy, ran off with Helen, wife of the king of Sparta, it launched the greatest war of the mythic age of Greece. Heroes and gods assembled on both sides, as the combined armies of Greece launched a siege that would last for 10 years. During that time, famous heroes, such as Achilles, Ajax, and Hector, would find glory on the battlefield, before being cut down. Others, such as Agamemnon, Odysseus, and Aeneas, would survive the war, only to face even greater challenges afterwards.

Thanks to the Iliad of Homer, and numerous other ancient sources, the story of the siege of Troy has survived over 3,000 years. In this new book in the Myths and Legends series, Professor Si Sheppard draws together all of these ancient writings to tell the complete story of the Trojan war, from the flight of the 'face that launched a thousand ships' to the great wooden horse that brought the city to bloody ruin. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-75530 Shipley, Graham GREEK WORLD AFTER ALEXANDER, THE:323-30 BC Comprehensive look at all the states that made up the 'Greek' world and how they developed, b/w figs, maps, notes, extensive biblio, source index, index.1 vol, 568 pgs 2004 LONDON, ROUTLEDGE PRESS
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1-203340 Silva, Luis VIRIATHUS: And the Lusitanian Resistance to Rome In the middle years of the second century BC, Rome was engaged in the conquest and pacification of what is now Spain and Portugal. They met with determined resistance from several tribes but nobody defied them with more determination and skill than Viriathus. Apparently of humble birth, he emerged as a leader after the treacherous massacre of the existing tribal chieftains and soon proved himself a gifted and audacious commander.

Relying on hit and run guerrilla tactics, he inflicted repeated humiliating reverses upon the theoretically superior Roman forces, uniting a number of tribes in resistance to the invader and stalling their efforts at conquest and pacification for eight years. Still unbeaten in the field, he was only overcome when the Romans resorted to bribing some of his own men to assassinate him (though they reneged on the agreed payment, claiming they did not reward traitors!).

Though renowned in his day Viriathus has been neglected by modern historians, a travesty that Luis Silva puts right in this thoroughly researched and accessible account. Portuguese by birth, the author draws on Portuguese research and perspectives that will be refreshing to English-language scholars and his own military experience also informs his analysis of events. What emerges is a stirring account of defiance, heroic resistance against the odds and, ultimately, treachery and tragedy.1 vol, 192 pgs 2013 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-902916 Smid, Stefan DER TOLLE HALBERSTADTER: Christian von Braunschweig Christian of Brunswick -- The Great Halberstadter as his contemporaries called him because of his unruly disposition -- disliked his sedate position as administrator of the bishopric of Halberstadt, which he had assumed in 1616, and soon pursued the more exciting military life.

After fighting under Maurice of Orange against the Spaniards in the Netherlands (1621), he raised an army for the Palatine elector Frederick V, and for five years he ranged across western Germany, eastern France, and the Netherlands, being twice defeated by the imperial marshal Johann Tserclaes, Count von Tilly.

After renouncing his administrative role for the bishopric, Christian subsisted on the plunder he had taken and on French, Dutch, and English subsidies.1 vol, 64 pgs 2012, GERMANY, BERLIN ZINNFIGUREN
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1-226960 Smith, Jeffrey THEMISTOCLES: The Powerbroker of Athens Biography of Themistocles of Athens, architect of the Greek victory over the Persian invasions of 490 BC and 480 to 479 BC. While his role in the Persian wars is naturally a major theme, Themistocles' career before and after those conflicts is also considered in detail. Themistocles was a leading exponent of a new kind of populist politics in the young democracy of Athens, manipulating the practice of ostracism (exile) to get rid of his political rivals. Themistocles' rises to a position of virtual hegemony which allowed him to institute his far-sighted policy of preparation against the growing Persian threat. In particular, he strengthened Athens' fleet and thereby secured the support of the poor thetes, who found employment as rowers.

During the first invasion, Themistocles fought, and possibly held joint command, at the decisive battle of Marathon. When the Persians struck again in 480, he commanded the fleet at Artemisium and Salamis. The latter battle he won by subterfuge and secured Athens' liberation and survival. Ironically he was himself eventually ostracized by his fellow citizens and ultimately entered Persian service, ending his days as governor of Magnesia in Asia Minor. 1 vol, 312 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-77180 Snyder, Christopher A. AN AGE OF TYRANTS: Britain and Britons AD 400-600 Sub-Roman British history, b/w maps/illust, chapter notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 403 pgs 1998 US, PENN STATE PRESS
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1-86670 Souhern, Pat ROMAN ARMY, THE:A Social and Insitutional History A wide-ranging portrait of the Roman Army and its common soldier, illustrated with 40+ b/w illust and maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 398 pgs 2007 US, OXFORD PRESS
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1-43640 Southern, Pat & Dixon, Karen Ramsey LATE ROMAN ARMY, THE Excellent account of the organization and equipment of the Roman Army at the end of the 2nd century AD examines the physical and administrative settings, over 100 b/w illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 240 pgs 1996 NEW HAVEN, YALE UNIVERS'Y
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2-207820 Southern, Patricia THE ROMAN ARMY: A History 753 BC - AD 476 This book covers the complete history of the Roman Army from 753 BC to AD 476, including its successes and failures against Rome's enemies such as Gauls, Carthaginians, Goths, and Persians.

Life in the Roman Army was not all about fighting battles. Soldiers, centurions, and commanding officers left behind a variety of documents, many of which are used in this book to reconstruct their daily lives and their combat experience. Includes 16 color pages.1 vol, 560 pgs 2016 UK, AMBERLEY
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1-208560 Speidel. Michael RIDING FOR CAESAR: The Roman Emperor's Horseguard The first history of the Roman horse guard ever written provides a readable account of the intricate part these men played in the fate of the Roman empire and its emperors.1 vol, 244 pgs 2015 LONDON, ROUTLEDGE PRESS
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2-33420 Spence, I.G. CAVALRY OF CLASSICAL GREECE:Social & Military Hist The author examines how Greek cavalry actually operated on the battlefield, the author challenges the assumption that it was subordinated to the infantry, b/w illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 368 pgs 1996 NY, OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRS
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1-24090 Starr, C.G. ROMAN IMPERIAL NAVY, 31 B.C. - A.D. 324 Classic work, chapter notes, biblio, index, this new edition includes plates illustrating Roman Imperial war ships and related vessels.1 vol, 232 pgs 1995 CHICAGO, ARES PUBLISHERS
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1-16710 Starr, Chester G. INFLUENCE OF SEA POWER ON ANCIENT HISTORY, THE Examines the role of naval forces Athens, Carthage and Rome, chapter notes, index, biblio.1 vol, 105 pgs 1988 NY, OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRS
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1-207360 Steinby, Christa ROME VERSUS CARTHAGE: The War at Sea The epic struggle between Carthage and Rome, two of the superpowers of the ancient world, is most famous for land battles in Italy, on the Iberian peninsula, and in North Africa. But warfare at sea, which played a vital role in the First and Second Punic Wars, rarely receives the attention it deserves and sometimes leads to a distorted understanding of Roman naval warfare.

This study focuses on the monumental clashes of the Carthaginian and Roman fleets in the Mediterranean, includes the latest archaeological discoveries, and a fresh look at the ancient sources. The Romans' seafaring tradition, skill, determination, and resourcefulness eventually gave them a decisive advantage. 1 vol, 224 pgs 2014 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-57270 Stephenson, I.P. ROMAN INFANTRY EQUIPMENT:The Later Empire Chpts on the construction and use of hand/missile weapons, armor; analysis of tactics and nature of period warfare, b/w illust/drawings, color plates.1 vol, 160 pgs 2001 UK, TEMPUS PUBLISHING LTD
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1-194260 Strassler, Robert B editor The Landmark Thucydides - A Comprehensive Guide to the Peloponnesian War Thucydides called his account of two decades of war between Athens and Sparta 'a possession for all time,' and indeed it is the first and still the most famous work in the Western historical tradition. Considered essential reading for generals, statesmen, and liberally educated citizens for more than 2,000 years, The Peloponnesian War is a mine of military, moral, political, and philosophical wisdom.

However, this classic book has long presented obstacles to the uninitiated reader. Written centuries before the rise of modern historiography, Thucydides' narrative is not continuous or linear. His authoritative chronicle of what he considered the greatest war of all time is rigorous and meticulous, yet omits the many aids to comprehension modern readers take for granted -- such as brief biographies of the story's main characters, maps and other visual enhancements, and background on the military, cultural, and political traditions of ancient Greece.

Robert Strassler's new edition amends these omissions, and not only provides a new coherence to the narrative overall but effectively reconstructs the lost cultural context that Thucydides shared with his original audience. Based on the venerable Richard Crawley translation, updated and revised for modern readers, The Landmark Thucydides includes a vast array of superbly designed and presented maps, brief informative appendices by outstanding classical scholars on subjects of special relevance to the text, explanatory marginal notes on each page, an index of unprecedented subtlety and depth, and numerous other useful features. Readers will find that with this edition they can dip into the text at any point and be immediately oriented with regard to the geography, season, date, and stage of the conflict.

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2-194260 Strassler, Robert B editor The Landmark Thucydides - A Comprehensive Guide to the Peloponnesian War Thucydides called his account of two decades of war between Athens and Sparta 'a possession for all time,' and indeed it is the first and still the most famous work in the Western historical tradition. Considered essential reading for generals, statesmen, and liberally educated citizens for more than 2,000 years, The Peloponnesian War is a mine of military, moral, political, and philosophical wisdom.

However, this classic book has long presented obstacles to the uninitiated reader. Written centuries before the rise of modern historiography, Thucydides' narrative is not continuous or linear. His authoritative chronicle of what he considered the greatest war of all time is rigorous and meticulous, yet omits the many aids to comprehension modern readers take for granted -- such as brief biographies of the story's main characters, maps and other visual enhancements, and background on the military, cultural, and political traditions of ancient Greece.

Robert Strassler's new edition amends these omissions, and not only provides a new coherence to the narrative overall but effectively reconstructs the lost cultural context that Thucydides shared with his original audience. Based on the venerable Richard Crawley translation, updated and revised for modern readers, The Landmark Thucydides includes a vast array of superbly designed and presented maps, brief informative appendices by outstanding classical scholars on subjects of special relevance to the text, explanatory marginal notes on each page, an index of unprecedented subtlety and depth, and numerous other useful features. Readers will find that with this edition they can dip into the text at any point and be immediately oriented with regard to the geography, season, date, and stage of the conflict.

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1-914024G Stratigos, Nicolas VAE VICTUS BOARD GAME # 24: Alexander Against Persia A trio of wargames covering battles between Alexander the Great and the Greeks against the Persians -- Granicus (334BC), Issos (333BC), and Gaugamela (331BC). Rules in English.

Game components:
* Two 41 x 59 cm maps and one 59 x 82 cm map
* 432 die-cut units and markers
* One rule booklet
* Three battles and three scenarios of 10 to 15 turns
* Variants to the historical scenarios
* One player-aid card
* Ten storage bags

GRANICUS - In 334 BC, after crushing a revolt by the city of Thebes, the young King Alexander of Macedonia turned toward the east and set out on his conquest of Asia. He crossed the Hellespont with 35,000 men. On the banks of the Granicus River he came up against an army of 40,000 men commanded by Memnon, a Greek who was in the pay of Persia. Thanks to a vigorous attack by his Companion cavalry, Alexander succeeded in dispersing the enemy horsemen and crushing Memnon's Greek mercenaries. This brilliant victory opened the door to Asia Minor.

ISSOS - A year later on the coast of Syria the King of Kings, Darius III, determined to assemble a great army and intercept Alexander. The two armies met at Issos. While repelling an attack on his left by the Persian cavalry, Alexander and his right wing charged across the river under a rain of enemy arrows. By hurling himself into a breach on the Persian left flank, Alexander brought about its collapse and the flight of Darius. The Macedonian phalanx advanced inexorably in the center of the battlefield and completed Alexander's victory, with the result that he could go on to invade Egypt unhindered.

GAUGAMELA - The final clash between Alexander and Darius took place at Gaugamela in 331 B.C. The King of Kings had mobilized impressive forces from the eastern part of his empire. His army, unusually numerous, included elephants as well as war chariots. He compelled Alexander to fight in a vast plain where the 40,000 Macedonians risked being encircled. Once again the king of Macedonia opened the battle with a cavalry attack on his right. The phalanx meanwhile suffered severely from Persian attacks, especially on its left wing where Parmenion was in command. Alexander nevertheless forestalled the enemy by making Darius himself the target of the Companions' charge. Once they had opened a breach, the Macedonian cavalrymen passed through it and struck the Persians from the rear, causing them to rout. This occurred in the nick of time, because Parmenion's contingents were by then on the point of breaking. Darius fled in the direction of Arbela. Alexander caught up with him, but by then he was already dead, assassinated by a group of his generals.1 vol, 24 pgs 2020 FRANCE, CERIGO EDITIONS
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1-74950 Strauss, Barry BATTLE OF SALAMIS, THE Well written detailed study of the Naval Battlethat saved Greece from the Persian Invasion 480BC,b/w maps, chpt notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 294 pgs 2004 US, SIMON & SCHUSTER
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1-190140 Sullivan, Denis translator of Heron of Byzantium SIEGECRAFT:Two Tenth-Century Instructional Manuals The 'Parangelmata Poliorcetica' and the 'Geodesia,' two Greek treatises on the construction of devices for siege warfare, are products of 10th-century Byzantium. The texts are presented here in critical editions based, for the first time, on the archetype manuscript Vaticanus graecus 1605 and accompanied by an English translation and commentary. The illustrations, reproduced in this edition, go beyond the traditional ground plans of the time and show elevations to represent finished devices in action.1 vol, 359 pgs 2000 US, DUMBARTON OAKS
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1-231130 Sullivan, Tony THE REAL GLADIATOR: The True Story of Maximus Decimus Meridius Discover that fact is not only stranger than fiction, it is often more entertaining. The real history was certainly as much, if not more, treacherous, bloodthirsty, murderous and dramatic than anything the film industry has created. Meet two generals, Pompeianus and Maximianus, who most resemble our film hero General Maximus. Also Lucilla, the sister of Commodus, who in reality married her General, but detested him. The book also focuses on warfare, weapons, and contemporary battles. It will compare the battle and fight scenes in the film with reality from contemporary sources and modern tests and reenactments. Are you not entertained? 1 vol, 208 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-235340 Sumner, Graham and Elliott, Simon ROMAN WARRIORS: The Paintings of Graham Sumner Gathering together stunning artwork from Graham Sumner's impressive, expansive portfolio, featuring never-before-seen illustrations from the artist and reminding us of his exceptional ability to bring Ancient Rome to life through painting, this colorful, comprehensive anthology is a must-have for any enthusiast of the period, and of military history in general. Includes 125 color illustrations.

Introduced with a foreword by best-selling historian and author Adrian Goldsworthy, Sumner's beautiful color reconstructions of Ancient Roman warriors over time are complemented expertly with informative, enlightening text by eminent historian and author Simon Elliott.

This combination of Sumner's illustrations and Elliott's writing leaves no stone unturned as they divulge information about this fascinating period of military history in mesmerizing, intricate detail. Readers will swiftly become fully immersed in this ancient world, and will leave it with a wealth of knowledge about and a profound understanding of the warriors of Ancient Rome, and a great appreciation for Sumner and Elliott's expertise in the area.1 vol, 224 pgs 2022 UK, GREENHILL BOOKS
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1-225610 Swanton, Justin Ancient Battle Formations Examines the main battle-winning formations of the Ancient world, determining their composition, function and efficacy.

An introductory chapter looks at the fundamental components of the principal battle formations of heavy and light infantry, cavalry, elephants, and chariots, showing how they bolstered the individual's soldier's willingness to fight. The rest of the book focuses on massed infantry that reigned supreme in this era: the heavily armored Greek hoplite phalanx that was immune to the weaponry of its non-Greek opponents; the Macedonian pike phalanx that was unbeatable against frontal attacks so long as it kept order; the Roman triplex acies which, contrary to popular opinion, consisted of continuous lines in open order, with file spaces wide enough to allow embattled infantry to fall back after which those files closed up instantly against the enemy.

A careful study of the Greek and Latin of the sources sheds fresh light on how these formations were organized and worked, reevaluating many conventional notions and leading to some surprising conclusions. 1 vol, 320 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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2-225610 Swanton, Justin ANCIENT BATTLE FORMATIONS Examines the main battle-winning formations of the Ancient world, determining their composition, function and efficacy. A careful study of the Greek and Latin of the sources sheds fresh light on how these formations were organized and worked, reevaluating many conventional notions and leading to some surprising conclusions.

An introductory chapter looks at the fundamental components of the principal battle formations of heavy and light infantry, cavalry, elephants, and chariots, showing how they bolstered the individual's soldier's willingness to fight. The rest of the book focuses on massed infantry that reigned supreme in this era: the heavily armored Greek hoplite phalanx that was immune to the weaponry of its non-Greek opponents; the Macedonian pike phalanx that was unbeatable against frontal attacks so long as it kept order; the Roman triplex acies which, contrary to popular opinion, consisted of continuous lines in open order, with file spaces wide enough to allow embattled infantry to fall back after which those files closed up instantly against the enemy.1 vol, 320 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-224070 Syvanne, IIkka Aurelian and Probus - The Soldier Emperors Who Saved Rome This is a narrative military history of the emperors Lucius Domitius Aurelianus ('Aurelian', reigned 270-275) and Marcus Aurelius Probus (276-282) which also includes the other reigns between the years 268 and 285. It shows how these two remarkable emperors were chiefly responsible for the Empire surviving and emerging largely intact from a period of intense crisis. It was Aurelian who first united the breakaway regions, including Zenobia's Palmyra, and it was Probus who then secured his achievements. 32 color & 68 black and white illustrations

The reigns of Aurelian and Probus have been subjected to many studies, but none of these have approached the extant material purely from the point of view of military analysis. Most importantly, the previous historians have not exploited the analytical opportunities provided by the military treatises that describe the strategy and tactics of the period Roman army. It is thanks to this new methodology that Ilkka Syvanne has been able to reconstruct the military campaigns of these two soldier emperors and their other contemporaries in far greater detail than has been possible before.
1 vol, 336 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-210351 Syvanne, Ilkka MILITARY HISTORY OF LATE ROME V1: 284-361 This ambitious series gives the reader a comprehensive narrative of late Roman military history from 284-641. Each volume (five are planned) gives a detailed account of the changes in organization, equipment, strategy and tactics among both the Roman forces and her enemies in the relevant period, while also giving a detailed but accessible account of the campaigns and battles. B/w maps and battle diagrams.

Volume I covers the period 284-361, starting with recovery from the 'third-century crisis' and the formation of the Tetrarchy. Constantine's civil wars and stabilization are also major themes, with the pattern repeated under his sons. Constantius II's wars against the usurper Magnentius, the Danubian tribes and the Sassanid Persians illustrate the serious combination of internal and external threats the Empire faced at this time.

The author discusses these and the many other dramatic military events in their full context and puts forward some interesting conclusions on strategic and tactical developments. He argues, for example, that the Roman shift from infantry to cavalry as the dominant arm occurred considerably earlier than usually accepted. Anyone with an interest in the military history of this period will find it both informative and thought-provoking.1 vol, 320 pgs 2015 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-210352 Syvanne, Ilkka Military History of Late Rome V2: 361-395 This is the second volume in an ambitious series giving the reader a comprehensive narrative of late Roman military history from AD 284-641. Each volume (5 are planned) gives a detailed account of the changes in organization, equipment, strategy and tactics among both the Roman forces and her enemies in the relevant period, while also giving a detailed but accessible account of the campaigns and battles. Color & black and white maps & battle diagrams

This volume covers the tumultuous period from the death of Constantius II in AD 361 to the death of Theodosius. Among the many campaigns covered, it therefore includes the Emperor Julian's fatal campaign against the Sassanian Persians and the disastrous defeat and death of Valens at Adrianople in 378. Such calamities illustrate the level of external threat Rome's armies faced on many fronts in this difficult period.
1 vol, 320 pgs 2015 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-210353 Syvanne, Ilkka MILITARY HISTORY OF LATE ROME: Volume 3 - 395-425 Third volume offers a comprehensive narrative of late Roman military history from AD 284-641. Each volume (five are planned) gives a detailed account of the changes in organization, equipment, strategy, and tactics among both the Roman forces and her enemies in the relevant period, while also giving a detailed but accessible account of the campaigns and battles. Includes, color and black and white maps and battle diagrams.

This volume analyzes in great detail the pivotal years of 395-425. It was then that the mighty Roman Empire faced the Great Migrations while being wracked by civil wars. In 395 the task of defending the Roman Empire fell on the great generalissimos Stilicho. He faced a series of hostile bureaucrats, emperors, usurpers, and foreign foes until he was killed in a conspiracy in 409. His death led to an event that shook up the Empire to its very core: the sack of Rome by Alaric's Visigoths in 410.

Meanwhile, the East Romans survived the civil wars and faced the Germans, Huns, and Persia successfully. Explains how the East Romans fended off foes and was able to take control of West Rome in 425.
1 vol, 384 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-210354 Syvanne, Ilkka Military History of Late Rome V4: 425-457 Analysis of how the Romans coped with the challenge posed by masses of Huns after the Germanic tribes had gained a permanent foothold in the territories of West Rome. Reassesses the strategy and tactics of the period and includes 32 color and black and white maps and battle diagrams. Shows how cooperation between Aetius, the West Roman Master of Soldiers, East Roman Emperor Marcian saved Western civilization from the barbarian nightmare posed by the Huns of Attila.

Includes a fresh appraisal of 451 battle of Catalaunian Fields offers new insights into the mechanics of the fighting and shows that it was a true battle of nations. Had Aetius and his allies lost the battle and had Marcian not cooperated with Aetius in 451 and 452, we would not have seen the rise of the West and the rise of the scientific thinking.
1 vol, 272 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-210355 Syvanne, Ilkka MILITARY HISTORY OF LATE ROME: Volume 5 - 457-518 Examines the events that led to the collapse of West Rome, while East Rome not only survived but went on to prosper despite a series of major defeats that included, most notably, the catastrophic campaign against the Vandals in 468.

Explains mistakes made by the West Romans and what the East Romans did right to survive. Analyses the role of the barbarian generals, military forces, and tactical developments during this pivotal period as cavalry, so famous from the accounts of Procopius, became the dominant arm in the East. Also offers a detailed study of a number of battles and puts them into the context of their times. At the very end of this period in 518, East 1 vol, 320 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-210356 Syvanne, Ilkka MILITARY HISTORY OF LATE ROME: Volume 6 - 518-565 Examines tactics and battles of period engagements during the reigns of Justin I (518-527) and Justinian I (527-565). Details the re-conquests of North Africa, Italy, and southern Spain by Justinian's armies and explores the massive encounters between the Romans and Persians in the east and the fights in the Balkans between the Romans and barbarians.

Includes analysis of battles of Dara, Satala, Callinicum, Ad Decimum, Tricamarum, Rome, Scalae Veteres, Antonia Castra, Gallica, Campi Catonis, Hippis River, Busta Gallorum, Mons Lactarius, Casilinum, Archaeopolis, Phasis, and others. Features the military exploits of the great Roman heroes, such as Belisarius and Narses, while not forgetting the many other overlooked generals such as Germanus, Mundus, John the nephew of Vitalian, Martinus, Dagistheus and Sittas, and the dashing hero John Troglita.1 vol, 464 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-210357 Syvanne, Ilkka MILITARY HISTORY OF LATE ROME: Volume 7 -- 565-602 Provides a new fresh analysis of the Roman Empire in the aftermath of the reconquests of Justinian I (527-65). It is often claimed that Justinian overstretched the Roman resources, but this analysis proves that view wrong. It demonstrates that the initial troubles were largely the result of the mistakes of Justin II (565-78) and that his successors, Tiberius II (578-82) and Maurice (582-602), not only restored its fortunes but were, at the time of the death of Maurice, actually poised to complete the reconquests of Justinian.

It was thanks to the reforms of Maurice, which were codified in the military treatise the Strategikon, that the Roman army had achieved a position of relative superiority over all of its enemies so that by 602 the Romans had decisively defeated the Persians, Slavs, and Avars and were poised to complete the project of reconquest. These gains, however, were lost when Maurice was murdered in a military mutiny which brought Phocas to power. This volume explains why the Roman army overthrew one of the greatest Roman emperors who ever lived. Also pays particular attention to the period tactics and analyzes all of the period battles in great detail. These include such battles as Melitene, Constantia, Sirmium, Nymphius River, Solanchon, Lake Urmiah, Plain of Canzak, Iatrus, Priscus, and Comentiolus.1 vol, 352 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-210358 Syvanne, Ilkka MILITARY HISTORY OF LATE ROME: Volume 8 -- 602-641 Provides a fresh analysis of the Roman Empire from the reign of Phocas (602-10) until the death of Heraclius (610-41). This was an era of unprecedented upheavals which is usually considered to have resulted in the end of antiquity. The usurpations of Phocas and Heraclius led to the collapse of the Roman defenses. The Persians conquered Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, and Egypt. The Avars and Slavs ravaged the Balkans. The Lombards held the upper hand in Italy. The Visigoths conquered Spain. Yet Heraclius launched a very effective counterattack against the Persians that not only defeated the Persians but extended Roman domains at their expense and restored the Roman fortunes in the Balkans.

Explains in detail how this Roman revival happened, what enabled the Romans to defeat the Persians, and why the Romans lost when they fought against the Muslims. This was an era of epic campaigns and battles and epic campaigns needed equally talented commanders -- Heraclius, Chosroes II Parwez, Shahrbaraz, Shahin, Abu Bakr, Umar, Abu Ubaydah, and Khalid b. al-Walid, the Sword of Allah.1 vol, 352 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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2-215290 Syvanne, Ilkka CARACALLA: A Military Biography Caracalla has one of the worst reputations of any Roman Emperor. Many ancient historians were very hostile and Edward Gibbon later dubbed him 'the common enemy of mankind.' Yet his reign was considered by at least one Roman author to be the apogee of the Roman Empire. Guilty of many murders and massacres (including his own brother, ex-wife, and daughter), he was popular with the army by improving their pay and cultivating the image of sharing their hardships. Includes 30+ maps, 50 b/w line drawings, and 16 pages of plates.

Explains how the biased ancient sources in combination with the stern looking statues of the emperor have created a distorted image of the man and then reconstructs the actual events, particularly his military campaigns and reforms, to offer a balanced view of his reign. The biography offers the first complete overview of the policies, events, and military campaigns of the reign and explains how and why these contributed to the military crisis of the third century. 1 vol, 368 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-227060 Syvanne, Ilkka GORDIAN III AND PHILIP THE ARAB: The Roman Empire at a Crossroads Dual biography of the emperors Marcus Antonius Gordianus ('Gordian III', reigned 238-244) and Marcus Julius Philippus Augustus ('Philip the Arab', reigned 244-249), focusing mainly on the political and military events during this crucial stage of the 'Third Century Crisis'. Includes 75 color & black and white illustrations.

The tumultuous 'Year of the Six Emperors' saw Gordian raised to the purple at just 13 years old, becoming the youngest emperor in the Empire's history at a time when the borders were threatened by the powerful Sassanid Persians and the Goths, among others. Gordian died on a campaign against the Persians, either in battle or possibly murdered by his own men.

Philip succeeded Gordian, made peace with Shapur I, and returned to Italy. His reign encompassed the spectacular celebration of Rome's millennium in 248 but the wars in the Balkans and East together with crippling taxation led to mutinies and rebellions. Philip and his brother had until then fought successfully against the Persians and others but this did not save Philip, who was killed by a usurper's forces at the Battle of Verona in 249.
1 vol, 256 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-237260 Syvanne, Ilkka EMPEROR SEPTIMIUS SEVERUS: The Roman Hannibal Details how Septimius Severus won his wars and battles, achieved his position, and used his newly gained power to secure his family's position. Reveals how he reformed the state and its military and used these remodeled forces in wars of conquest to prove his worth as emperor to both the soldiers and the populace. Discusses the legacy he left for his son, Caracalla, who followed him in both his good and bad traits. Septimius Severus' advice: 'Be harmonious, enrich the soldiers, and scorn all other men!' Includes 40 color illustrations and 120 mono illustrations.1 vol, 336 pgs 2023 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-220700 Syvanne, llkka THE REIGN OF EMPEROR GALLIENUS: The Apogee of Roman Cavalry This is the only fully illustrated military life of the Emperor Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus (253-268). Considered the most blatantly military man of all of the soldier emperors of the third century. Includes 120+ color & b/w illustrations; and 35 b/w maps.

Gallienus faced more simultaneous usurpation and foreign invasions than any other emperor, but somehow he managed to survive and continue his untiring efforts to make Rome survive. Gallienus was a notorious libertarian, womanizer, and cross-dresser, but he was also a fearless warrior, duelist, and general all at the same time. This monograph explains why he was loved by the soldiers, yet so intensely hated by some officers that they killed him in a conspiracy.
1 vol, 256 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-190130 Talbot, Alice-Mary and Sullivan, Denis HISTORY OF LEO THE DEACON, THE This is the first English translation of the History of Leo the Deacon (born circa 950), a lively but little-known author intimately familiar with the palace politics of Constantinople. Leo's firsthand experience of the campaigns and courts of two Byzantine emperors provides vivid descriptions of sieges, pitched battles, and ambushes. His account of the conspiracy against Nikephoros II Phokas, murdered as he slept on the floor in front of his icons, is one of the most dramatic in Byzantine narrative histories. Alice-Mary Talbot and Denis Sullivan, with the assistance of George T. Dennis and Stamatina McGrath, include an extensive introduction and detailed notes to guide the reader through the complex chronology, geography, and text of the History. Also included are five maps, two genealogical tables, and four indexes.1 vol, 264 pgs 2005 US, DUMBARTON OAKS
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1-17950 Tarn, W.W. GREEKS IN BACTRIA AND INDIA, THE Complete study of all aspects of the Greek effects on Bactria and India, maps, index.1 vol, 561 pgs 1987 CHICAGO, ARES PUBLISHERS
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1-17990 Tarn, W.W. HELLENISTIC MILITARY & NAVAL DEVELOPMENTS Details of the use of Infantry, Cavalry, Elephants, and the development of siege and naval warfare, index.1 vol, 170 pgs 1984 CHICAGO, ARES PUBLISHERS
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1-212290 Taylor, Don EMPIRE AT WAR: A Compendium of Roman Battles from 31 B.C. to A.D. 565 Excellent first-stop reference to the many battles of the Roman Empire. Catalogues and offers a brief description of every significant battle fought by the Roman Empire from Augustus to Justinian I (and most of the minor ones too). The information in each entry is drawn exclusively from Ancient, Late Antique, and Early Medieval texts, in order to offer a brief description of each battle based solely on the information provided by the earliest surviving sources which chronicle the event.

This approach provides the reader a concise foundation of information to which they can then confidently apply later scholarly interpretation presented in secondary sources in order to achieve a more accurate understanding of the most likely battlefield scenario. Includes 27 maps.

In writing the battle descriptions, the author has not sought analyze the evidence contained in the surviving accounts, nor embellish them beyond that which was necessary to provide clarity to the modern reader. He allows the original writers to speak for themselves, presenting the reader with a succinct version of what the ancient chroniclers tell us of these dramatic events.1 vol, 224 pgs 2016 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-213800 Taylor, Don ROMAN REPUBLIC AT WAR: A Compendium of Roman Battles from 502 to 31 BC This single volume offers a brief description of every significant battle fought by the Roman Republic between 480 and 31 BC (and most of the minor ones too).

The information in each entry is drawn exclusively from Ancient texts to offer a brief description of each battle based solely on the information provided by the earliest surviving sources. The author does not analyze the evidence contained in the surviving accounts, but allows the original writers to speak for themselves.1 vol, 288 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-230520 Taylor, Don ROMAN EMPIRE AT WAR: A Compendium of Roman Battles from 31 B.C. to A.D. 565 Hardback edition. Catalogs and describes every significant battle fought by the Roman Empire from Augustus to Justinian I (and most of the minor ones too). The information in each entry is drawn exclusively from Ancient, Late Antiquity, and Early Medieval texts. This approach provides the reader with a concise foundation of information to use when evaluating later scholarly interpretations presented in secondary sources.

In writing the battle descriptions, the author has not sought analyze the evidence contained in the surviving accounts, nor embellish them beyond that which was necessary to provide clarity to the modern reader. He allows the original writers to speak for themselves, presenting the reader with a succinct version of what the ancient chroniclers tell us of these dramatic events. It serves as a first-stop reference to the many battles of the Roman Empire.1 vol, 224 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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2-230520 Taylor, Don ROMAN EMPIRE AT WAR: A Compendium of Roman Battles from 31 B.C. to A.D. 565 Softcover edition. Catalogs and describes every significant battle fought by the Roman Empire from Augustus to Justinian I (and most of the minor ones too). The information in each entry is drawn exclusively from Ancient, Late Antiquity, and Early Medieval texts. This approach provides the reader with a concise foundation of information to use when evaluating later scholarly interpretations presented in secondary sources.

In writing the battle descriptions, the author has not sought analyze the evidence contained in the surviving accounts, nor embellish them beyond that which was necessary to provide clarity to the modern reader. He allows the original writers to speak for themselves, presenting the reader with a succinct version of what the ancient chroniclers tell us of these dramatic events. It serves as a first-stop reference to the many battles of the Roman Empire.1 vol, 224 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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2-203470 Taylor, Michael ANTIOCHUS THE GREAT A teenage king in 223 BC, Antiochus III inherited an empire in shambles, ravaged by civil strife, and eroded by territorial secessions. He proved himself a true heir of Alexander: he defeated rebel armies and embarked on a campaign of conquest and reunification.

Although repulsed by Ptolemy IV at the Battle of Raphia, his eastern campaigns reaffirmed Seleucid hegemony as far as modern Afghanistan and Pakistan. Returning westward, he defeated Ptolemy V at Panion (200 BC) and succeeded in adding Koile Syria to the Seleucid realm.

At the height of his powers, he challenged growing Roman power, unimpressed by their recent successes against Carthage and Macedon. His expeditionary force was crushed at Thermopylae and evacuated. Refusing to bow before Roman demands, Antiochus energetically mobilized against Roman invasion, but was again decisively defeated at the epic battle of Magnesia.

Despite the loss of territory and prestige enshrined in the subsequent Peace of Apamea, Antiochus III left the Seleucid Empire in far better condition than he found it. Although sometimes presented as a failure against the unstoppable might of Rome, Antiochus III ranks as one of the most energetic and effective rulers of the Ancient world.
1 vol, 208 pgs 2013 UK, PEN and SWORD
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1-225740 Taylor, Richard THE MACEDONIAN PHALANX: Equipment, Organization and Tactics from Philip and Alexander to the Roman Conquest Overview of the phalanx's development, organization, equipment, and training with an analysis of its success by using case studies of its use in many battles -- from Philip II's reign to the Mithridatic Wars. Discusses whether the famous defeats by the Romans necessarily mean it was inherently inferior to the manipular legion tactics, and considers what other factors were in play. Supported by diagrams, battle maps, and other illustrations. 1 vol, 400 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-229080 Taylor, Richard THE GREEK HOPKITE PHALANX: The Iconic Heavy Infantry of the Classical Greek World Overview of the current state of hoplite aspects, from fighting techniques to the social and economic background of the 'hoplite revolution.' Offers a new perspective on the hoplite phalanx by putting it in the context of other military developments in the Mediterranean world in the middle of the first millennium BC. Argues that the Greek phalanx was different in degree, but not in kind, from other contemporary heavy infantry formations and examines the similarities with other equivalent formations. 1 vol, 544 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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2-205020 Telford, Lynda SULLA: A Dictator Reconsidered Reappraisal of the late Roman Republic reign of Lucius Cornelius Sulla, who is often considered a major catalyst in the death of the republican system. The ambitious general, whose feud with a rival (Marius) led to his marching on Rome with an army at his back, led to civil war and the terrible internecine bloodletting of the proscriptions. While accepting that he was responsible for much bloodshed, he may have been no more brutal than many of his contemporaries who have received a kinder press. Moreover, even his harshest measures were motivated not by selfish ambition but by genuine desire to do what he believed best for Rome. After all, he voluntarily laid aside dictatorial power and enjoyed a peaceful retirement without fear of assassination. The contrast to Caesar is obvious. 1 vol, 304 pgs 2023 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-200970 Thion, Stephane LE SOLDAT LAGIDE Hellenistic Egypt, with its many papyrus preserved by the dry climate, is the natural starting point for studies of Alexander the Great's successors' institutions. No other Hellenistic kingdom has as many sources, even in the military field. This book details the Ptolemaic organization and equipment over the period covering the 3rd to the 1st century BC.

In an effort to bring the Ptolemaic soldier back to life, 37 plates illustrate the text, most of which were made from steles and mosaics found in Egypt. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2013 FRANCE, LRT EDITIONS
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1-48030 Thompson, E.A. translator ROMAN REFORMER AND INVENTOR, A:De Rebus Bellicis By an unknown author of Constantine's era, amongmany ideas many that cover the Roman Army fromScythed Chariots to new artillery, b/w illust,index, interesting little book of military ideas.1 vol, 142 pgs 1997 CHICAGO, ARES PRESS
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1-211180 Travis, Hilary and John ROMAN SHIELDS This study of the panoply of shields used by the Romans differs from those preceding in that it has drawn together the streams of published information of sculptural imagery and archaeological 'hard' evidence, while also looking at the component parts, how they are physically put together, and attempting to reproduce the aspects of the artifacts observed through reconstructing them and subjecting them to regular use and combat conditions.1 vol, 0 pgs 2016 UK, AMBERLEY
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1-207990 Travis, John ROMAN HELMETS The Roman military is an iconic, ancient institution; everybody is familiar with the image of fearsome Roman centurions marching in their famous columns. This book covers the helmets used by the historic Roman troops, drawing on their expertise, their wealth of illustrated material and the world of reenactments. In its study of the panoply of helmets used by the Romans, it pulls together the streams of published information of sculptural imagery and archaeological hard evidence, while also looking at the component parts, how they are physically put together, and attempting to reproduce the aspects of the artifacts. Includes 16 pages of color illustrations.1 vol, 192 pgs 2015 UK, AMBERLEY
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1-46040 Treadgold, Warren BYZANTIUM AND ITS ARMY, 284-1081 The author traces the army's impact on the State from the reorganization under Diocletian in 284 until Manzikert in 1071, covers organization, size cavalry, naval, pay, logistics & more, biblio, index.1 vol, 250 pgs 1995 CA, STANFORD UNIV PRESS
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2-46040 Treadgold, Warren BYZANTIUM AND ITS ARMY, 284-1081 The author traces the army's impact on the State from the reorganization under Diocletian in 284 until Manzikert in 1071, covers organization, size cavalry, naval, pay, logistics & more, biblio, index.1 vol, 250 pgs 1997 CA, STANFORD UNIV PRESS
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1-209570 Varga, Daniel THE ROMAN WARS IN SPAIN: The Military Confrontation With Guerrilla Warfare It took the Romans almost exactly 200 years to conquer the Iberian Peninsula (modern Spain and Portugal). The skillful and tenacious resistance of the various inhabitants, utilizing superior mobility in the rugged terrain to wage a guerrilla war, made the region the graveyard of many a Roman army. But the lessons, though painful, were eventually learnt and the heat of this so-called 'fiery war' forged the legions into a more effective force.

Daniel Varga analyses the strategies and tactics of both sides, drawing on the traditional literary sources but also the latest archaeological research. He examines the problems faced by the Roman army and the extent to which it was forced to adapt to meet, and eventually overcome, these challenges.

His findings show the Spanish armies as more sophisticated than often thought. The author concludes that the Spanish campaigns exerted a powerful influence on the organization, tactics, and equipment of the Roman army, helping to make it the supreme fighting machine it became. 1 vol, 192 pgs 2015 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-914144 various VAE VICTIS # 144: The Eagles of the Danube Includes game The Eagles of the Danube. Austria goes to war against France in 1809, invading Bavaria on March 30 while the French Army is preoccupied with Spain.

Game
* Complexity : 5/10
* Duration : 1 hour
* One unit : 1 division
* 1 strength step equals approximately 2,500 men
* Modules : 1 tactical module
* 1 game turn equals 2 days

Magazine Contents
* Boardgames: Heroes of Black Reach; Smolensk; Stalingrad: Inferno on the Volga; 1066; Black Cavalry Normandie; Apocalypse in the East; Albuerra
* Scenarios: Advanced Squad Leader; Memory 44
* Miniatures: De l'or pour les braves; Cruel Sea; Bataille Empire; Pacte de Varsovie vs Otan; Les batailles d'avril 1809; Les jeux de David Mersey chez Osprey
* Technic: Les decors desert (suite)
* Hobby: Ecole de Guerre et Serious Games; Les jeux de roles a theme historique
* Art of War: Les Aigles du Danube1 vol, 84 pgs 2019 FRANCE, CERIGO EDITIONS
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1-930318 various STRATEGY & TACTICS # 318: Constantinople Constantinople is a solitaire wargame system covering the Byzantine (or Later Roman) Empire in the late 7th and early 8th centuries, the era of the two Barbarian sieges of the great City of Constantinople (AD 672, 717). The player controls Byzantine and allied forces. The game system controls various barbarian forces: Caliphates of Egypt, Syria and Mosul, Khazar Khanate, Bulgar Kingdom, Slavic Tribes and Lombard Kingdom. The objective of the player is to defeat Barbarians while expanding Byzantine power. Each turn represents a campaign season, from three months to a year. Ground units represent 10-30,000 soldiers or warriors. Each hex is about 55 miles across. Fortresses represent single great fortresses. Towns represent larger settled areas.

Components: One 22x34-inch map, 176 counters, and magazine.1 vol, 84 pgs 2019 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-930324 various STRATEGY & TACTICS # 324 Fight The Fall: Faesulae A.D. 405 & Tricamerum A.D. 533 Two-player wargame system that simulates the battles that occurred during the era AD 376 to 560, roughly the time from when the Goths crossed the Danube to the Byzantine reconquest of the west. The game system emphasizes command control, leaders and unique tactics. Players pick command markers to generate actions, modeling the chaos of the battlefield. The objective is to gain victory in battle, usually by destroying enemy units and morale.

Each hex represents an area about 100 yards across. Each unit represents from 400 to 2,000 men. This game includes two scenarios:
Faesulae AD 405: Gothic chieftain Radagaisus vs. the Roman warlord Flavius Stilicho.
Tricamerum AD 533: Flavius Belisarius vs. Gelimer (King of the Vandals), mid-December AD.533 west of Carthage.

Components: One 22x34-inch map, 176 counters, and magazine
1 vol, 84 pgs 2020 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-930336 various STRATEGY & TACTICS # 336: First Punic War 264 to 241 BC First Punic War 264 to 241 BC is a two-player wargame of the first great military clash between the Roman Republic and the Carthaginian Empire, spanning 24 years in the 3rd century BC. At this time, Rome controlled a federation of states in Italy, while Carthage was the major power of the Western Mediterranean.

The war was centered around the island of Sicily, but also saw campaigns in Sardinia and North Africa, with the possibility for more operations elsewhere around the region. Each game turn (GT) represents three years. Each hex is 40 miles across. Roman combat units represent legions plus attached cavalry (4000 to 5000 men) and groupings of auxiliaries (1000 or more men). Carthaginian units represent groups of various troop types representing 1000 to 10,000 men. Naval units represent about 50 warships each. Leaders represent an inspirational to competent commander plus a guard.

Components: One 22 x 34-inch game map, 176 5/8-inch counters, and magazine.1 vol, 84 pgs 2022 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-938015 Various STRATEGY & TACTICS QUARTERLY #15: Alexander the Great Alexander III of Macedon came to power at the age of 20, ruling a semi-backward but vigorous realm that had just risen to a shaky hegemony over Greece. Ten years later he had conquered the eastern Mediterranean littoral and broken the power of the Persian Empire. Bold action, opponent's mistakes, and a new model army all contributed to one of the most successful campaigns in military history.1 vol, 116 pgs 2021 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-949033 Various PRETORIEN # 33 Includes: Le Guerre de Judee (1st C); Le Chateau de Montreuil-Bellay; Gladiateurs; L'Empereur Geta; Battle du Vol es Dunes; and more.1 vol, 68 pgs 2015 FRANCE, LCV
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1-949034 Various PRETORIEN # 34 Contents include: Agesilos et l'hegemonie Spartiate; Les gladiateurs aux petits boucliers; le reconquete de la Syrie par Byzance; Le chateau de Baynac; Bataille de Dunnichen; Smyrne: les chavaliers de Rhodes; and more.1 vol, 68 pgs 2015 FRANCE, LCV
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1-949035 Various PRETORIEN # 35 Contents include: L'equipement et l'organisation du fantassin pretorien; L'empereur Probus; les suites armees dans l'antiquite; le chateau d'Ancy-le-Franc; Abusima - fort du limes romain; and more.1 vol, 68 pgs 2015 FRANCE, LCV
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1-949036 Various PRETORIEN # 36 Contents include: L'histoire fourmille d'exemples qui montrent que, quelle que soit son importance, un avantage n'est jamais durablement acquis. Nous avions laisse, dans Pretorien # 34, le puissant roi de Sparte, Agesilas II, au lendemain de ses victoires de Nemee puis de Coronee. Dans un Peloponnese divise, ce grand roi parviendra a confirmer sa domination sur les cites grecques. Mais, helas, la realite finit par prendre le dessus.

Trop peu nombreuse et meme alliee aux autres Argiens, l'armee spartiate ne peut vaincre les puissants hoplites de Thebes. La defaite de Mantinee est la consequence de cette situation. Mais, le beotarque de Thebes etant mort durant l'affrontement, la paix profitera tout de meme a la ville de Sparte. C'est sur le declin de cette ville, desormais affaiblie et isolee, que nous ouvrons cette revue.

Cette regle vaut egalement dans bien d'autres domaines. Par exemple, lors des croisades provoquees, Pretorien l'a deja evoque, par les Byzantins qui craignaient pour leur existence face a la progression des Turcs seldjoukides. Las, la quatrieme croisade se retourne contre Constantinople dont elle chasse la dynastie grecque pour la remplacer par Baudouin Ier, premier empereur latin d'Orient. Un chef-d'oeuvre Deugene Delacroix, disseque dans ce numero, permet de comprendre le sens de cette lutte fratricide tres eloignee de l'enjeu initial des croisades.

Autre nation dominante, les Romains opposaient une organisation parfaitement huilee face aux hordes barbares. Comme ils l'ont fait ailleurs, ils ont bati un mur infranchissable, le formidable limes dont les traces existent encore de nos jours. Le site d'Abusina, situe sur le Danube entre Ingolstadt et Regensburg, montre qu'il etait vain d'esperer contenir la progression des Germains. Les raids ennemis se multipliant, les Romains durent progressivement abandonner la region a partir de la fin du IIIe siecle de notre ere. Pretorien vous presente ce site et l'ingeniosite de ses batisseurs.

Comme nous le faisons regulierement, Pretorien revient sur l'equipement et l'organisation des armees de l'Antiquite en presentant, dans ce numero, le fantassin pretorien du Ier siecle et les suites armees de la meme periode. Paradoxalement, chefs barbares et generaux romains avaient recours aux memes unites d'elite puisees dans les rangs germains. Etrange anecdote qui prend toute sa saveur dans la suite de l'histoire.

Comme il le fait dans chaque numero, Pretorien vous propose a nouveau ses rubriques desormais traditionnelles. Notamment, pour notre page cinema, une evocation de l'admirable film de Laurence Olivier consacre en 1955 au terrible Richard III de Shakespeare. 1 vol, 68 pgs 2015 FRANCE, LCV
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1-949037 Various PRETORIEN # 37 Articles include: Rome vs Pyrrhus, Pretorian's equipment, La Vie de Cesar: Trojan dece, La Wartburg a eisenach, L'armee Carolingenne, Le Siege de Chatteau Gaillard, and more. 1 vol, 68 pgs 2015 FRANCE, LCV
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1-949038 Various PRETORIEN # 38 Articles include: Rome vs Pyrrhus, Pretorian's equipment, La Vie de Cesar: Trojan dece, La Wartburg a eisenach, L'armee Carolingenne, Le Siege de Chatteau Gaillard, and more. 1 vol, 68 pgs 2016 FRANCE, LCV
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1-949039 Various PRETORIEN # 39 Le Dernier Jour Pompei, Le Guerre de Molina, Les Equipements Pretoriens, Los Temples Fortifies a Malte, L'Alcazaba d'Almeria, La Bataille de Brignais, and more. 1 vol, 68 pgs 2016 FRANCE, LCV
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1-949040 Various PRETORIEN # 40 Articles include: Le Dernier Jour Pompei, Le Guerre de Molina, Les Equipements Pretoriens, Los Temples Fortifies a Malte, L'Alcazaba d'Almeria, La Bataille de Brignais, and more. 1 vol, 68 pgs 2016 FRANCE, LCV
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1-949041 Various PRETORIEN # 41 On the cover: the battle of Kosovo Polje that permanently dedicated the Turkish rule in the Balkans. Also: La Bataille de Couroupedion, Les Premiers Vexilla d'la Armee Romaine, La Chareau de Dunnottar, Amedee VI de Savoie le comte vert, Sur les pas de Guillaume le Conquerant, and more. 1 vol, 68 pgs 2016 FRANCE, LCV
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1-949042 Various PRETORIEN # 42 On the cover: Battle of Kosovo Polje with the Turks in the Balkans. Also: La Bataille de Couroupedion, Les Premiers Vexilla d'la Armee Romaine, La Chareau de Dunnottar, Amedee VI de Savoie le comte vert, Sur les pas de Guillaume le Conquerant, and more. 1 vol, 68 pgs 2017 FRANCE, LCV
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1-949043 Various PRETORIEN # 43 Articles cover: Guerre des Deux Roses, les unites dotees d'un vexillum, sur les champs Catalauniques, les archers romaines aux Ier and IIe siecles, Les thermes romains de bath, les champ de bataille de Giornico, and more.1 vol, 68 pgs 2017 FRANCE, LCV
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1-949044 Various PRETORIEN # 44 Articles cover: Guerre des Deux Roses, les unites dotees d'un vexillum, sur les champs Catalauniques, les archers romaines aux Ier and IIe siecles, Les thermes romains de bath, les champ de bataille de Giornico, and more.1 vol, 68 pgs 2017 FRANCE, LCV
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1-949045 Various PRETORIEN # 45 Articles include: Mithradates The Pompey of the Orient, Roman Soldier on the March, Chateau de Couches, Battle of Lyon (197), Delphi in Greece, Battle of Worringen (1288), and more. 1 vol, 68 pgs 2018 FRANCE, LCV
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1-949046 Various PRETORIEN # 46 Articles include: Chevauchees of Black Prince, Roman Army Service de Sante, Roman Soldier Impedimenta, Chateau Reutte, Roman 10th Legion in camp, Battle of Taillebourg (1242), and more.1 vol, 68 pgs 2018 FRANCE, LCV
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1-949047 Various PRETORIEN #47 1 vol, 68 pgs 2018 FRANCE, LCV
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1-949049 Various PRETORIEN # 49 Cover Story: Regulus L'Honneur et la defaite. Apollonia Illrie, Le Triomphe Romain, Fantassin Etrusque 2nd century BC, la Forteresse de Pskov, La Battaille de Sudomer Mars 25 1420, and more.1 vol, 68 pgs 2019 FRANCE, LCV
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1-949050 Various PRETORIEN # 50 Articles include: Le Triomphateur; Gallien: l'Empire Romain et le Chaos; Ostio: le Port de Rome; Sempach 1386: vers l'unite Suisse; Le Forteresse de Smederevo; La Bataille de Northampton; and more.1 vol, 68 pgs 2019 FRANCE, LCV
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1-949051 Various PRETORIEN # 51 Articles include: Le Triomphateur; Gallien: l'Empire Romain et le Chaos; Ostio: le Port de Rome; Sempach 1386: vers l'unite Suisse; Le Forteresse de Smederevo; La Bataille de Northampton; and more.1 vol, 68 pgs 2019 FRANCE, LCV
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1-954075 Various ANCIENT WARFARE: Volume 7.5 Theme: March of the Ten Thousand -- Raising Cyrus' Army; The Ten Thousand Pursued; and Clearchus the War-Lover. Other Articles: Roman Horsemen from Britain; A War for Alexander's Body; and more.1 vol, 60 pgs 2013 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-954083 Various ANCIENT WARFARE: Volume 8.3 Theme: Horsemen of the Steppes : The Amazons; Darius versus the Scythians; and Battle of the River Thati. Other Feature Articles: The Campaigns of pharaoh Seti I; How Long was the Sarissa?; and more.1 vol, 60 pgs 2014 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-954091 Various ANCIENT WARFARE: Volume 9.1 Theme: The end of empire: the Fall of Rome

Articles include: End of Empire: Historical introduction: 4 September AD 476; Investigating the Career of a Late Roman General - The Vandal Savior of Rome (Flavius Stilicho); The Eternal City's Most Grandiose Structure - The Walls of Rome; Reenacting a Late Roman Heavy Infantryman - Glory of the Empire (roughly AD 275-400); Battle of the Catalaunian Plains, AD 451 - Romans vs Huns; The Breaking of Roman Britain - Barbarica Conspiratio; The Vandals in Africa - The Vandal Menace; Odoacer and Theodoric Vie for Italy - The War of Ravenna; The Gorgoneion and Ancient Armor - Terrifying Defense; What Really Happened at Aegospotami? - Cunning vs. incompetence; Of Charioteers, Gladiators, and George Lucas - Box Office Gladiators; and more.1 vol, 60 pgs 2015 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-954092 Various ANCIENT WARFARE: Volume 9.2 Theme: Thebes

Articles include: The Theban Ascendancy; Plutarch of Chaeronea: Biographer and Moralist; First Among the Greeks: Epaminondas; A Hoplite at the Dawn of Theban Hegemony: On the Fields of Leuctra; Siege of Corcyra: 374-372 BC; Theban Education of Philip of Macedon; Battle of Leuctra; Theban Sacred Band; Roman Military Tombstones; Rome and China; and more.1 vol, 60 pgs 2015 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-954094 Various ANCIENT WARFARE: Volume 9.4 Theme: The First Punic War

The First Punic War (264 to 241 BC ) was the longest uninterrupted war in antiquity and the beginning of a series of military conflicts between Carthage and Rome. During the struggle, these ancient powers fought for the control of Sicily, a strategic point in the central Mediterranean. In the end, Rome was victorious and Carthage lost Sicily.

Theme articles include: Introduction; Fragments of Fabius Pictor: Puzzling History; The Escalation of War at Sea: Ship Builders Wanted; Carthaginian War Elephant; Elephants in War: Behemoths of the Battlefield; Agrigentum, 262-261 BC: Besiegers Besieged; Archaeology from the Battle of the Aegates Islands: From the Bottom of the Sea; Battle Speeches of the First Punic War: Taciturn Romans, Loquacious Carthaginians; Battle of Cape Ecnomus: War on the Waves; Battle of Tunis 255 BC: Rome's Disastrous North African Interlude; A Gilded Bronze Cuirass from a Punic Grave; and We Left Our Dead at the Polytimetos (fiction).

Other articles: Recreating an Extra-Heavy Archaic Greek Hoplite: Like a Bronze Statue of Ares; Was There Mental Trauma in Ancient Warfare: PTSD in Ancient Greece; and The Roman Army on Screen Part 2: Quo Vadis (1951).1 vol, 84 pgs 2015 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-954095 Various ANCIENT WARFARE: Volume 9.5 Theme: At the Point of the Sarissa
When Alexander fell ill at Babylon, he was lord of a massive but fragile empire and commander of a large, experienced army, but lacked a ready heir. On his deathbed, the warrior king was reported to have said that his empire should pass 'to the strongest' (Arrian 7.26.3, Diodorus 17.117.4), anticipating the violent struggle for power that consumed subsequent decades.

Theme articles include:
* The Hypaspist Corps
* Jewish soldiers in Hellenistic armies
* The Rise and Fall of the Achaean League
* The Silver Shields after Alexander1 vol, 84 pgs 2015 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-954096 Various ANCIENT WARFARE: Volume 9.6 Theme: The Aftermath of Battle

When we think about warfare in the ancient world, the first thing that probably pops into mind are images of men, clad in armor, fighting each other. Battle usually draws a lot of attention, and there have been many heated discussions about the nature and mechanics of combat. By comparison, there is often less interest in what happens after battle has been decided and the dust has settled. But the aftermath of conflict is no less interesting than the fight itself, as this issue of Ancient Warfare magazine will demonstrate.

* War Booty in Ancient Greece - The Spoils of War
* Germanic Post-Battle Human Sacrifice - Bog Bodies and Broken Blades
* Celebrating Victory the Augustan way - A Trophy Proud to Thee
* The Gates of Janus - Geminae Belli Portae
* Rout and Surrender in Ancient Greece - Running Away
* War Dead in Ancient Greece - Ancestral Custom
* Unspoken Homecomings in Ancient Greece - The Lost Nostoi

Other articles:

* Praetorians During the Roman Republic - Roman General's Personal Bodyguard
* Roman Wedge Formation - Cuneus1 vol, 84 pgs 2016 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-954102 Various ANCIENT WARFARE: Volume 10.2 Theme: Wars in Hellenistic Egypt. Includes articles on the Raphia Decree, the Thorakitai (Hellenistic soldiers armed in the Roman manner), the connection between the army and temple-building, Ptolemy II's battle fleet, the Battle of Antioch, and two articles dealing with the Roman impact on Ptolemaic Egypt.1 vol, 84 pgs 2016 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-954103 Various ANCIENT WARFARE: Volume 10.3 Theme: The Mithridatic Wars.

Articles include: Aurei from Kalkriese; The Varusschlacht (the Museum of Varus' battle, a.k.a. The Teutoburg Forest) Museum in Kalkriese, Germany; Ancient Warfare in Sweden; How Corinthian is the Corinthian Helmet?; Hegemony III: Clash of the Ancients (videogame); and more.1 vol, 84 pgs 2016 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-954105 Various ANCIENT WARFARE: Volume 10.5 Theme: The Persian Empire at War

* Historical introduction
* Cyrus' Conquest of Babylon
* Cyrus and the Conquest of Media
* Artemisia of Halicarnassus
* Aeschylus' The Persians - Persian Grief, Athenian Triumph
* Persian Scythed Chariot
* Army of the Persian Empire 490-330 BC

Other Articles:

* Fortress Europos (Dura-Europos) - Pompeii of the Desert
* Archery Tradition
* Alexander the Great - Battle of Gaugamela
* Violence in Ancient Times
* Roman Heavy Infantry on the Battlefield
* The 300 Spartans on Film1 vol, 84 pgs 2016 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-954106 Various ANCIENT WARFARE: Volume 10.6 Theme: The Year of the Four Emperors -- Suetonius' On the Life of the Caesars - Managing the Crisis; Military Turmoil in an Era of Crisis - Legions Come, Legions Go; The Batavian Revolt 69-70, The Jewish Revolt and the Struggle in Rome - Contenders from the East; Julius Sabinus - The Man Who Would be Caesar; Battles of Bedriacum and Cremona; Vespasian's Organization of the Empire; Fate of Those Who Stand Out - Ruthless Vespasian;

Other Articles: The Problem of the First Cohort; Massacre at Change-Ping (260BC China); Roman Army on Screen, Part 6 - Spartacus1 vol, 84 pgs 2017 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-954111 Various ANCIENT WARFARE: Volume 11.1 Archery in the Ancient World Theme: Archery in the Ancient World
* Archery in the Ancient World - Historical Introduction
* The Archers - Cretan Mercenaries in Seleucid Service
* The Crossbow in Qin China - Lock & Load
* Pharaoh's Bowmen - Archers in Ancient Egypt
* Archers: Backbone of the Neo-Assyrian Army - Terror of My Frightful Weapons
* The Sogdian Heavy Cavalryman - Traded Wealth
* The Battle of Carrhae, 53 BC - Crassus' Parthian Blunder
* Archers in the Roman Legions - Rome's Forgotten Fighters
* A History of Horseback Archery - Shooting from the Saddle
* The Strategic Use of Bowmen - The Art of Tactics

Features:
* Facts and Myths About Roman Sheet Armor - Lorica Segmentata
* Evaluating Some Myths of Marathon - Strategy or Necessity
* The First Centurion - Marcus Caelius1 vol, 84 pgs 2017 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-954112 Various ANCIENT WARFARE: Volume 11.2 - The Romans Unify Italy Theme: The Romans Unify Italy

* Rome Italian tribes and the Greek colonies - Many into one.
* Interpreting a fresco painting - Legionary in handcuffs?
* Italic cavalry during the Roman conquests - Renowned horsemen.
* Divisions among the Greeks in Italy - Under pressure.
* Reenacting 4th century Italic warriors - Piecing it all together.
* The Battle of Sentinum - To govern Italy.
* Developing the legion - Sword, spear, or javelin?

Other Features:
* Reviving an ancient fighting style - So you want to be a hoplite.
* The art of tactics - Taktike Techne, Part 2 - The Peltast.
* Felsonius Verus and his eagle - The Aquilifer.
* Clerks, artisans, and specialists - The Immunes.1 vol, 84 pgs 2017 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-954113 Various ANCIENT WARFARE: Volume 11.3 - Roman Against Roman Theme: Caesar Versus Pompey in the Balkans.

* Caesar, Pompey and the Roman Senate: Road to Civil War
* Propaganda in Caesar's Bellum Civile: Restitutor Libertatis
* Caesar Prepares for the Balkans Campaign - Doing What They Least Expect
* The Dyrrhachium Campaign: A Painful Defeat for Caesar
* The Battle of Pharsalus, 9 August 48 BC -- When Eagles Clashed
* The Armies of Caesar and Pompey: Setting the Stage
* Pompey and the Senate: Shackled to a Corpse
* Further Reading: Pompey and Caesar
* The Cavalry of the Legion: Glorious horsemen
* The Art of Tactics: Taktike Techne Part III (Tacticus)
*Armoured Cavalry in Northwest Europe: The Cataphract of Borbetomagus1 vol, 84 pgs 2017 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-954114 Various ANCIENT WARFARE: Volume 11.4 - Warfare in Ancient Israel and the Levant Theme: Warfare in Ancient Israel and the Levant.

* Historical Introduction - Warfare in Ancient Israel
* The Moabite Stone and Military History - Devoted to Destruction
* The First Reported Night Attack - Gideon's Raid on En-dor
* The Battle of Qarqar, 853 BC - Coalition Warfare
* Judean Fortifications from Rehoboam - The Stone Frontier
* Israelites in the Army of Assyria - In the Name of Gods and Kings
* The Lachish Reliefs - An Overview
* An Unnoticed Roman Military Diploma - A Praetorian in New York
* The Key to Unlocking the past - All-Source Analysis
* Who Were the Antesignani? - Those in Front of the Standards
* The Art of Tactics - Taktike Techne, Part IV - The Myth of the Othismos
* A Roman Optio from Chester - Waiting in the Wings1 vol, 84 pgs 2017 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-954115 Various ANCIENT WARFARE: Volume 11.5 - Riding into Battle Theme: Riding Into Battle
* Historical Introduction - Riding Into History
* Roman Dromedary Troops - Patrolling the Sesert Frontier
* Anti-WarElephant Tactics and Stratagems - Bane of Behemoths
* The Battle of Thapsus, 46 BC - Final Fight with Elephants
* Running with the Horses - The Hamippoi
* Veterinary Services in the Roman Army - Keeping the Horses Fit

Features:
* The Paullus Monument and The Battle of Pydna - Physical Sources
* The Tombstone of Q. Atilius Primus - A Man of Many Talents
* Tekne Taktike, part V - Pila on the Battlefield
* Who Were Hyginus' Vexillarii?1 vol, 84 pgs 2017 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-954116 Various ANCIENT WARFARE: Volume 11.6 - The Decelean War Theme: Victory for Sparta
* Historical Introduction - The Decelean War
* Rich Man's Warfare - The Athenian Cavalry
* The Miracle of Arginusae - The Decline of Athenian Naval Prowess
* Shifting Shield-Wall - The Flexible Phalanx

Other Features:
* Sources to Results - Finding Cynoscephalae 197 BC
* Tekne Taktike, Part VI - Late Roman Cavalry Tactics
* Auxiliary centurions - The Forgotten Officers
* Book reviews - A Military History of Late Rome and Stilicho:The Vandal Who Saved Rome1 vol, 84 pgs 2017 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-954121 Various ANCIENT WARFARE: Volume 12.1 - Augustus' New Roman army Theme: Augustus' New Roman Army
* Roman Combat Forces After Actium: An Army Fit for an Empire

Other Features:
* Unarmed Combat in Ancient Greece
* Greek Hoplite, 390 BC: Warriors of the Nereid Monument
* How Hoplites Wielded Their Dory: All Your Strength is in Your Spears
* Rome's Master Tactician: Lessons from Scipio
* Marcus Aurelius Nepos and his Wife: Married for Eternity
* The Pay of the Auxiliaries: Poor Relations
* Book Reviews: The Nisibis War: The Defense of the Roman East, AD 337-363; Fields of Battle: Retracing Ancient Battlefields; and Rome's Revolution: Death of the Republic and Birth of the Empire1 vol, 84 pgs 2018 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-954122 Various ANCIENT WARFARE: Volume 12.2 - Wild Allies and Enemies Theme: The Thracians and Their Kin
* Untouched Grave of a Thracian - A Prince and his Panoply
* Putting the Paeonians in Context - Down from the Hills
* Paeonian and Agrianian Shields - Examining the Evidence
* Alexander's Thracian Campaign - Into the Mountains

Features:
* Micro and Macro Battle Narratives - Frontinus' Strategemata
* Infantry Archers at the Hydaspes - Coined Indians
* Jesus and the Demon Named Legion - For We are Many
* Tent-Party or Barrack Room? - The Contubernium
* The Lepontius Relief: A Late Roman Infantryman
* Techne Taktike, Part VII: A New Style of Ramming1 vol, 84 pgs 2018 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-954123 Various ANCIENT WARFARE: Volume 12.3 - Armour in the Ancient World Theme: Armour in the Ancient World
* The Earlier Forms of Armour - First Attempts
* Mail Armour of the Celts - Gallica
* Countering Clibanarii at Turin - An Invulnerable Enemy
* Adapting to New Opponents - Arms to Armour
* Magical Protections in the Roman Army - Warding the Evil Eye
* Arms Supply in the Dominate - Mines to Miles

Features:
* Numidian or Moorish Cavalry - The Cavalry's New Clothes
* Animal Pelts in the Roman Army - How to Dress a Standard-Bearer
* Cavalry on the Bridgeness Slab - Pride in the Army
* Tacticus' Taktike Techne, Part VIII - Learning to Siege1 vol, 84 pgs 2018 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-954124 Various ANCIENT WARFARE: Volume 12.4 The power of Poseidon - Naval Warfare in the Hellenistic era Theme: The Power of Poseidon - Naval Warfare in the Hellenistic Era
* Big, Bigger, and Small - Historical Introduction
* Warrior Sailors of the Ptolemies
* Ports and Shipsheds of Athens
* Ships to Brag About
* Typical Gadget - The Roman Boarding Bridge
* The Vexing Vessel - On the Lembos

Other Features:
Grim Realism - Analyzing the Mainz Column Bases
* Trusted Men - The Evocati
* Gladius Gallicus - Celtic Swords for Italic Warriors
* Friderica Alexandrina Navis - Reconstructing Oberstimm II
* Bristling Mercenaries - A Ligurian Warrior
* Fake News from Zama?1 vol, 84 pgs 2018 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-954125 Various ANCIENT WARFARE: Volume 12.5 Roman auxiliary units Theme: Roman auxiliary units
* Introduction: Indispensable Auxiliaries
* Battle of Idistaviso, Summer AD 16: Follow the Roman Birds
* Crooked Regimental Bankers - Scooping Out the Money
* Roman Cavalry at the Height of the Empire - Riding for Trajan and Hadrian
* Reading a Roman military Diploma - Service Ensures Citizenship

Features:
* True-Scale Battle Maps - CAD and Cannae
* Animal Hunting in the Roman army - The Venatores
* The Thracian Massacre at Mycalessus - What Price Life?
* The Monument to Aurelius Bitus - Killed in Action
* Taktike Techne, Part X - Tactics at Cynoscephalae1 vol, 84 pgs 2018 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-954126 Various ANCIENT WARFARE: Volume 12.6 Theme: Empire Under Pressure
* Introduction to the theme - Crossing the Rhine
* Cornered at the Wall - Crossing the Rhine 406/407
* Charietto the Headhunter - A Vigilante Makes Good
* Limitanei - Soldiers on the Border

Features:
* True-Scale Battle Maps - CAD and Cannae Part 2
* The Ballistarii - Artillerymen in the Roman Army
* Conflict Landscape Archaeology: Waging War in the Archaeological Record
* Achaean Armoured Fist: Philopoemen's Heavy Hoplites
* Face to Face: The Imperial Imaginifer1 vol, 84 pgs 2018 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-954131 Various ANCIENT WARFARE: Volume 13.1 Theme: Hellenistic Mercenary Armies in Southern Italy
* Hellenistic Kings Meddling in Italy - Hired Help from Overseas
* A New Reconstruction of Heraclea - Pyrrhus meets Rome
* A King in search of a Kingdom - Cleonymus of Sparta
* Deployment at Asculum: The Army of Pyrrhus

Features:
* Completing the Hoplite Accoutrement - The Well-Greaved Greek
* Gladiators and the Roman Army: The Disgraced as Soldiers
* Combined Arms and Integrated Warfare, part I - All Together Now
* Taktike Techne (part X): Swordsmanship in the Graeco-Roman World
* Panels from a Missing Roman Arch: Trajan's Lost Praetorians
* Hospital Staff in the Roman Army: Running the Valetudinarium1 vol, 84 pgs 2019 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-954132 Various ANCIENT WARFARE: Volume 13.2 Theme: The Role of Geography in Ancient Warfare
* Geography and War in the Ancient World: Dictating Destiny
* Kanes to Kayseri in 4,000 years: Passes of the Anti-Taurus
* Urban Warfare in Alexandria, 48-47 BC: Blood in the Streets
* The Terrain of the Catalaunian Fields: I Have the High Ground!

Features:
* Waging War in the Archaeological Record, Part II - Open Conflict
* Combined Arms in Ancient Greece - Beginnings of integrated Warfare
* A Scientific Adventure - Testing a F.A.N. Theory
* Sending a Slingshot Message: Take This!
* Taktike Techne, part XI - Phormio and Fast Triereis
* Staff Officers of the Roman Army: The Beneficiarii1 vol, 84 pgs 2019 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-954133 Various ANCIENT WARFARE: Volume 13.3 Theme: The Rise of Septimius Severus
* Historical Introduction - The Rise of Septimius Severus
* Deciphering the Double Burial - Murder in Canterbury
* The Battle of Lugdunum, AD 197 - Clash of the Titans
* Defense on the Fringes of the Roman Empire - The Permeable Border

Features:
* Arms & Armor Reuse in the Roman Empire - Old Weapons for New Soldiers
* War in the Archaeological Record, part III - Siege Warfare
* Combined Arms in Macedonia - The Peak of Integrated Warfare
* Evaluating Herodotus's Statement - 'Naked' Persians at Plataea
* Macedonian Armies Before Philip II - They will not prove Formidable
* Putting Hoplites on Horses - Riding to War1 vol, 84 pgs 2019 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-954134 Various ANCIENT WARFARE: Volume 13.4 Theme: Chariot warfare in antiquity

* 'Chariot warfare in antiquity - Queens of the battlefield'.
* 'The chariot in ancient Egypt - High tech war machines'
* 'Anti-chariot strategies, stratagems, and tactics - To grasp the whirlwind'.
* 'Israel's chariot force at Qarqar - The twelve make a stand'.
* 'Rise and fall of the Chinese war chariot - In and out of steppe'.
* 'Chariots and combined arms - Impact vehicle'.

Features:

* 'The Dura-Europos scutum - Surviving shield'.
* 'The centurion in the third and fourth centuries AD - Lifeless he fell'.
* 'The hoplite cloak in the late fifth century BC - Offensive decoration'.
* 'Commissary officers or Roman army spies - The Frumentarii'.
* Tacticus, 'Techn? taktik?, part XII - Arrian's Array against the Alans'
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1-954135 Various ANCIENT WARFARE: Volume 13.5 Ancient mercenaries for hire Theme: Ancient mercenaries for hire
Murray Dahm, 'Mercenaries in the ancient world - Soldiers for hire'.
Sean Manning, 'The Amathus Bowl, ca. 700 BC - World of mercenaries'.
Marc DeSantis, 'The 250 BC Siege of Lilybaeum - Defying Rome'.
Sean Manning, 'The Achaemenid Empire's Jewish soldiers - Serving the Great King'.
Nicholas D. Cross, 'Sparta's mercenaries in the 4th century BC - Hiring the legend'.
Nicholas L. Wright, 'Mercenary pay and the risk of forgery - Provincial profiteering'.

Features:
Murray Dahm, 'Roman military fibulae and what they can tell us - The meanest of things'.
Ross Cowan, 'Dreams and visions in the Roman military - Views of the supernatural'.
Viktor Konczi, 'Psyops techniques in Republican Rome - Manipulating the mind'.
Duncan B. Campbell, 'How were hungry soldiers fed - The Roman army's diet'.
Tacticus, 'Techn? taktik? part XIII - Alexander's biggest tactical challenge'.
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1-954136 Various ANCIENT WARFARE: Volume 13.6 The emperor Claudius at war Theme: The emperor Claudius at war
Jo Ball, 'From Varian Disaster to victory - Claudius in Germania'.
Ross Cowan, 'The Emperor Claudius and his praetorians - Grim guardians'.
Birgitta Hoffmann, 'Claudius' conquest of Britain - Making his mark'.
Murray Dahm, 'Anachronistic pachyderms - Elephants in Britannia'.
Duncan B Campell, 'Claudius and the Roman army - Caesar's legacy'.

Features:
Murray Dahm, 'Hoplitopalas - Greek wrestlers wearing armour?'.
Michael Livingston and Myke Cole, 'End of the Antigonid Empire: 168 BC - Finding Pydna'.
Murray Dahm, 'Ramesses II's grand propganda at Abu Simbel - The Kadesh Relief'.
Tacticus, 'Techne Taktike, part XIV - The corvus: a beak like no other'.
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1-954141 Various ANCIENT WARFARE: Volume 14.1 Warfare in Hellenistic Asia Minor Theme: Warfare in Hellenistic Asia Minor
Crossroads of the Hellenistic World: The Lynchpin
Perks of the Hellenistic Mercenary Life: No Tax Forever
The Galatian War and Its Aftermath: Romans and Gauls
Deploying Beasts in Battle: The Role of Elephants in the Seleucid Army
The Eunuch and the Silver Hoard: Philetaerus of Pergamon

Other Articles:
The Downfall of a Roman Blue-Blood: Catiline's Eagle
The Letter from Apion to His Family (BGU II 423): A Roman Sailor Writes Home
Eupolis of Athens and Greek 'Old Comedy': Laughing at Battle
Musical Instruments in the Roman Army: Blowing Their Own Trumpet
The Problem of the Many Ranks: Depth, What is it Good For?
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1-954142 Various ANCIENT WARFARE: Volume 14.2 Rise of the Roman Legion Theme: Rise of the Roman Legion
The Roman Army of the Fourth Century BC: Livy's Manipular Legion
Considering the Early Roman Army: New Approaches and Paradigms
Rome's First Steps Towards Empire: The Siege of Veii, 406-396 BC
The Origin of the Manipular Legion: Parsing the Phalanx
Pilum, Hasta, Gladius, and Scutum: Weapons of the Early Legions

Features
Soldiers, Sailors, and Seamen: Roman Fleet Personnel
The Roman Niederbieber Helmets: Form and Function
A Civilian Complaint from Vindolanda: Soldiers Behaving Badly
Able to Make as Good a Use of Night as of Day: Nighttime Warfare
Elite Hoplite Units in the City of Cadmus: The 300... Thebans?!
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1-954143 Various ANCIENT WARFARE: Volume 14.3 Ancient sieges and fortifications Theme Articles:
A City-Breaching Buddy System: Assyrian Battering Rams
The Destruction of Fortifications: Tear It Down
Naval Siege Machinery in Action: Besieging Rhodes by Sea
The Claustra Alpium Iuliarum: Protecting the Heart of the Empire

Other Features:
The Ancient Lineage of the Unknown Warrior: To the Glorious Dead
A Roman Pay-Record from Masada: Money and the Milites
Priests in the Roman Army: Taking the Auspices
Secret Communications in Antiquity: The Spartan Scytale
The Travelling Eighth: The Tyne Shield Boss
Dance Training in Greek Warfare: Footloose Hoplites
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1-954144 Various ANCIENT WARFARE: Volume 14.4 The Greco-Persian Wars, Part Theme: The Greco-Persian Wars, Part I
The Greco-Persian Wars: Inevitable Conflict
The Naval Strategy in the Ionian Revolt: The Beginning of Trouble
An Uncertain Alliance in Ancient Greece: The Hellenic League
Athens and the Battle of Salamis: Themistocles Triumphant
Documents, Art, and Stories: Equipping the King's Men

Features: The Empty Throne and the White Fawn: Eumenes of Cardia
Some Sullan Centurions: Before Baculus
Part-mounted Cohorts in the Roman Army: Enthusiastic Horsemen
The Dallas Battle Sarcophagus: Victory in Death
Regulus' Ill-fated African Campaign: Reversal of Fortune
Garrisoning Rome's Frontier (Tab. Vindol. 154) - Armed but Not Ready
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1-954145 Various ANCIENT WARFARE: Volume 14.5 Breakaway empires of the third century AD Theme: Breakaway Empires of the Third Century AD
The Roman Empire in the Third Century AD: Crisis or Consequence
The Egyptian Revolt of Domitius Domitianus: A Brief Empire of Grain
A British Breakaway Empire: Imperium Britanniarum
The Cavalry Actions at Immae and Emesa: Horse Races for Empire
The Franks, the Emperor Postumus, and the Big Nothing
Features:
Military Exploration in the First Century AD: Roman Adventurers
Commemorating a Loyal Athenian Cavalryman: The Stele of Dexileos
The Reading Habits of Ancient Generals: Sleepless Nights
The Roman Marching Column: Order of March
The Mainz-Weisenau Helmet - Exception to the Rule
What if Macedon's Greatest King had Fought the Romans: Alexander in Italy, 317 BC 1 vol, 84 pgs 2021 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-954146 Various ANCIENT WARFARE: Volume 14.6 The Neo-Assyrian Empire at War Theme: The Neo-Assyrian Empire at War

Studying the Assyrian Army - The Way of the Future
The Kingdom of Trartu - Assyria's Rival
The Assyrian King's Elite Bodyguard - The Qurbutu
The Battle of Mount Waush, 714 BC - Like a Furious Arrow
Imperial Assyrian Chariot Tactics, 911-609 BC
Battlefield Justice of the God Ashur

Features:

The Empty Throne and the White Fawn (Part II) - Quintus Sertorius
The Rise of a Neglected Athenian Corps - Making the Cavalry
Centurion Autonomy on the Battlefield, 218 BC - AD 73 - Following the Transverse Crest
A Military Votive Altar from the Antonine Wall - Trust in the Gods
The Dolabra is the Weapon With Which to Beat the Enemy - Lessons from Domitius Corbulo
Managing Horses in the Roman Army - All the Pretty Horses1 vol, 84 pgs 2021 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-954151 Various ANCIENT WARFARE: Volume 15.1 Special Operations in Antiquity Theme: Special Operations in Antiquity

Historical Introduction: Ancient Special Operations
Scouting for the Soldier-Emperor: Exploratores
Father of Special Operations Forces: Philopoemen at Gythium
Demosthenes and the Battle of Olpae, 426 BC: Lessons for the Future
Special Operations at the Sogdian Rock: Alexander's Mountaineers
The Battle of Camarina, 258 BC: The 300 Romans
Late Antique Military Operations at Twilight: Death, Confusion, and Darkness

Other Feature Articles:

Neolithic Jericho and the First Evidence of Warfare: Walls That Didn't Tumble Down
The Hippotoxotai of Athens: The 'Paris' of the Cavalry
A Deadly Roman Sidearm: The Pugio
The Kalkriese Battlefield: Varus and Germanicus1 vol, 84 pgs 2021 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-954152 Various ANCIENT WARFARE: Volume 15.2 The Batavian Revolt Theme: The Batavian Revolt

The Year of the Four Emperors ... Almost Five - The Batavian Revolt
Martial Rape and the Batavian Revolt - Shameful Behavior
When Germanic Warriors Aren't Germanic - Tacitus' Stereotypes
Germanic Warriors and Amphibious Warfare - No Barrier to Battle
The End of the Batavian Revolt - Mopping Up
Ala I Batavorum Milliaria in Roman Dacia - After the Revolt

Features:

Securis, Bipennis, and Dolabra in Combat - Tales of the Axe
The Theban Sacred Band at Chaeronea - Buried in a Brother's Arms
Why the Classical Greeks Avoided Pitched Battle - Less Danger, More Profit
A Roman Officer Writes Home (P. Mich. 8.465) - The Privileges of Rank
Looking After the Weapons - The armorum custos1 vol, 84 pgs 2021 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-954153 Various ANCIENT WARFARE: Volume 15.3 A Time Of Epic Heroes Theme: Warfare in the Age of Homer
Warfare in the Late Bronze Age Aegean - Chariots for a King
Evidence from Mycenaean Greece and Beyond - Homer's Boar-tusk Helmets
The Capstone of a Ten-Year Expedition - One Final Siege
The Strategy Behind the Trojan War - War of Alliances Well-Greaved and Swift-Footed - The Homeric Warrior
The Use of Ships in Homeric Warfare - Across the Wine-Dark Sea

Other Features:
The Tombstone of Titus Flaminius - A Soldier's Message from the Grave
Consular Deaths During the First Roman Civil War - Mutiny and Murder
Italian Engineers Find New Clues - How War Chariots Performed
The Nuragic Culture - The Warriors of Ancient Sardinia
Evidence for Graeco-Roman Fencing - The Ancient Art of Armatura
Interpreters in the Roman army - Fluent in Both Languages
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1-954154 Various ANCIENT WARFARE: Volume 15.4: The Rise of the Legion, Part II Theme: The Rise of the Legion, Part II

* The Polybian legion in context - It's all Greek to me
* The Roman army of the Late Republic - Poor, volunteer soldiers?
* The Virtuosity of the manipular legion - The Battle of Ilipa
* The Myth of the 'Marian reform' - A Mulish tradition
* Command authority in the Second Punic War and after - Independent and all-supreme
* A Guide from Polybius - How to loot a captured city

Features:

* Ancient Athens' forgotten conflict - The Chremonidean War
* An Elite hoplite unit in the city of Athena - The 300... Athenians?
* Surveyors in the Roman army - Who laid out the camps?1 vol, 84 pgs 2022 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-954155 Various ANCIENT WARFARE: Volume 15.5: The Saxon Shore Theme: The Saxon Shore forts get their name from the Notitia Dignitatum and are among the most impressive Roman remains in Britain, but why they were built remains unclear.

The Roman Forts of the Saxon Shore - Constructing Defence
Welsh Perspectives on the Saxon Shore - Cardiff Castle
The Saxon Siege of Anderitum, AD 491 - All the King's Men
The Fortified Town at Rutupiae - Gateway to Roman Britain
Clothing, Arms, and Armour of a Thorsberg warrior - From the Depths of the Bog
The Function of the Saxon Shore Forts - Defensive or Deficient

Features:
Warriors From Central Italy - Warlord and Warbands
The Tombstone of Rufus Sita - Riding into Eternity
Fighting in the Macedonian Phalanx - Pike Through Time
Hannibal's Pyrrhic Victories - Unsustainable Loss
Caltrops and Stimuli - Watch Your Step
A Formidable Class of Warriors - Horse Archers in the Roman Army
The Tomb of the Lycian Dynast Pericles - A Phalanx in Stone1 vol, 84 pgs 2022 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-954156 Various ANCIENT WARFARE: Volume 15.6: Macedonia Rising Theme: Macedonia Rising

The Rise of Philip of Macedon - Soldier or Statesman?
A Lesson that Greece Failed to Learn - Jason of Pherae
The Xyston, Lancea, Kontos... and More - Calling all Macedonian Pikes
The Illyrian Roots of the Macedonian Army - Philip II and Bardylis the Illyrian
The Effect of Peltasts on Greek Warfare - Lighten Up!

Features:

A report from the Battlefield of Plataea, 2022 - On the ground, in Kit
Memorial to a Roman General - The Portonaccio Sarcophagus
The Tombstone of Gaius Secundus - Death of a Career Soldier
Ancient Commanders at the Fore - Leading from the Front
Domitian's Dacian War - Showing the Way
The Ins and Outs of Guard Duty in the Roman Army - Staying Vigilant1 vol, 84 pgs 2022 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-954161 Various ANCIENT WARFARE: Volume 16.1 Ancient Pirates and Raiders Theme: Ancient Pirates and Raiders
* Figuring out Bronze Age piracy - Opportunist raiders
* Greek pirates in the eighth-century Levant - The Iauna have come
* Classical and Hellenistic Greek piracy - The pirate crew at work
* Julius Caesar and the Cilician Pirates - They thought he was joking
* Pompey and the pirates - Anti-piracy imperialism

Features:
* Wars of the Mauryan Empire - In the wake of Alexander
* The tactics and impact of the Getae and Dacians
* The tombstone of Lucius Duccius Rufinus, Upholding military standards
* Officers of the Roman cavalry - The decurion's deputies1 vol, 84 pgs 2023 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-954162 Various ANCIENT WARFARE: Volume 16.2 The Coming of the Hoplite Theme: The Coming of the Hoplite
* The Rise of the Greek Heavy Spearman - Going Hoplite
* The Development of Greek Swords in the Archaic Age - The Cutting Edge
* Hoplite Against Hoplite at the Battle of Delium, 424 BC - Enemies of Old
* Combat Motivations of the Classical Hoplite - Tremble or Assemble
* The Decline of Hoplite Armour - Arrows and Bronze

Features:
* The Panoply of a Roman consul, 218 - 201 BC - Dressed to Impress
* The Environmental Impact of Ancient Sieges - Ancient Toilet Warfare
* A Military Food Purchase from Vindolanda - Bacon and Pork Fat
* Divination and Military Decision-Making - Resolving Doubts
* Swords Stirring the Air - The Spatha
* Evidence for Camel Riders in the Roman Army - The Dromedarii1 vol, 84 pgs 2023 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-954163 Various ANCIENT WARFARE: Volume 16.3 The Late Roman East Theme: The Late Roman East
* The City of Constantinople and Its Orbit - The New Rome
* The Persian-Roman Wars of AD 337-361 - The Simurgh Against the Aquila
* The Battle of Thessalonica, AD 380 - Another Gothic Victory
* The Battle of Adrianople, 9 August, AD 378 - The Empire's Darkest Day
* Letters to a Cavalry Prefect - Greetings to Nonna and the Sweetest Constantius
* The Elite Sentinels of the Eastern Roman Army - The Buccellarii
* Belisarius' Great Triumph - The Battle of Dara

Features:
* The Parallel Development of Mounted Warfare - Early Greek Cavalry
* Not Simply Something For You to Throw - The Pilum
* A Bear Catcher's Thanks to Silvanus - A Specialist's Job
* The Environmental Impact of the Roman Siege of Numantia - Roman Eco-Warriors1 vol, 84 pgs 2023 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-964001 Various ANCIENT HISTORY MAGAZINE # 1 Theme: Explorers and Exploration in Antiquity
* All Lands Covered by the Sun: Exploring the World
* Eudoxus of Cyzicus: Explorer Extraordinaire
* Voyage to the Frozen North: Pytheas of Mass Alia
* The World View of Herodotus: Mapping It Out
* Queen Hatshepsut's Expedition South: Journeying to the Land of Punt
* Romans Seek the Nile's Headwaters: How Low Did They Go?
* The Circumnavigation of Africa and More: Hanno's Periplus
* Exploring the Incense Route: All the Perfumes of Arabia

Other articles:
* Iran on the Eve of Cyrus's Conquests: The Median Dark Age
* A Much Contested Near Eastern Object: Authentic or Fake?
* The Vigiles of Augustan Rome: Protecting the Neighborhoods
* An archaeologist Reads a Gospel: Smashing Bottles
* Bringing Wine to the Frontiers: The Tombstone of Publius Tenatius
* An Egyptian Queen of the Nile: An audience with HatShepsut
* How Do We Know if a Papyrus is Genuine?1 vol, 68 pgs 2015 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-964002 Various ANCIENT HISTORY MAGAZINE # 2 Theme: The Reign of Caracalla

* Tyrant, Traveler, Administrator - Caracalla
* Britain Under Caracalla - Peace in His Time
* Caracalla Erases the Past - Unperson
* Grant, Grab, Process, or Something Else - The Constitutio Antoniniana
* Caracalla's Visit to Raetia - In Search of a Cure
* The Advice of Severus as reflected in Coinage - Caracalla's coins
* Imperial Self-Promotion and the Baths - A Palace for the People

Other articles:

* Roman Persecution of Christians - The Scillitan Martyrs
* How Do We Know - How to Pronounce Latin
* The Uluburun Shipwreck - Trove Beneath the Waves1 vol, 68 pgs 2016 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-964003 Various ANCIENT HISTORY MAGAZINE #3 Theme: Ancient Pergamon

Ancient objects and ancient sources - glass; papyrus; Cash in the first century AD; Hellenism's forgotten civilization - Pergamon; Pergamon - The Attalid jewel; libraries of Alexandria and Pergamon; great altar of Pergamon - Pergamene puzzle; Five ways to read four ancient words - The throne of Satan, Imperial gladiators, How the Persians reinvented their past - Kayanian history, A blind spot in the history of technology - Roman segmental arch bridges, A desert city long ago abandoned - Enigmatic Hatra, The philosophical system of the Hedonists - Lust for life, How do we know - The age of organic material, and more.1 vol, 68 pgs 2016 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-964004 Various ANCIENT HISTORY MAGAZINE # 4 Theme: Egypt Before the Pyramids

* A Message From The Third Century AD: Postumus Victorious -- Coins and Messages
* The Emergence of Egypt -- Circa 3000BC
* Writing Royal Names With Hieroglyphs -- Of Serekhs and Cartouches
* The Naqadan Culture 3900-3000 BC -- The First Pan-Egyptian Culture
* Watercraft in Egypt's State Formation -- Sinking the Boats
* The Birth of Hieroglyphs -- Learning to Write
* The Reign of King Khasekhemwy -- Uniting the Two Kingdoms
* Monumental Mortuary Architecture -- From Pits to Pyramids
* Writing The Pyramid Texts -- How a King Became an Akh
* What The Ancients Saw In St. Elmo's fire -- Lights on the Sea
* Many Myths, Few Realities -- The Druids
* Using Astronomy For Dating -- Eclipses in Antiquity
* Epicurus' Moderate Hedonism -- Nothing to Fear
* How Do They Know How To -- Explain the Past1 vol, 68 pgs 2016 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-964005 Various ANCIENT HISTORY MAGAZINE # 5 Theme: Competing for the Gods

* The Four Crown Games - Competing for the Gods
* The Origins of the Pythian Games - Victory Laps
* Pindar's Victory Odes - Second to none
* Reconstructing the Armed Race of Nemea - The Hoplite Race
* The Olympian Games of Antioch
* Theagenes of Thasos and Kleitomachos of Thebes - Isthmian Brawlers1 vol, 68 pgs 2016 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-964006 Various ANCIENT HISTORY MAGAZINE # 6 Theme: Rome of the Twelve Tables

Articles include: The Four Crown Games - Competing for the Gods; The Origins of the Pythian Games - Victory Laps; Pindar's Victory Odes - Second to None; Reconstructing the Armed Race of Nemea - The Hoplite Race; The Olympian Games of Antioch; and Theagenes of Thasos and Kleitomachos of Thebes - Isthmian Brawlers.1 vol, 68 pgs 2016 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-964007 Various ANCIENT HISTORY MAGAZINE #7 Theme: The Wondrous City of Nineveh

* The Colossus of Constantine - Superhuman Features (Sculpture)
* Death of Hypatia the Philosopher - Caught Between Two Religions
* A City Without Rival - The Rise and Fall of Nineveh
* The Palace of King Sennacherib - The Wonder of Nineveh
* Counting the Words That Remain - Survival of the Fittest
* Istar of Nineveh - The Lady of Heaven
* Imperial Structure of Assyria - Why Did Assyria Collapse?
* Xenophon's Encounter with the Remains of Nineveh - The Ruins of Empire
* Austen Henry Layard and the Rediscovery of Nineveh - Discovering Assyria

Other Articles:

* The Colorful and Intelligent Parrot - Birds Greeting Emperors
* East versus West: Greeks vs. Persians Fact Check
* Romans in Scotland - Moors and Mountains
* Philosophy of the Sceptics - Fundamental Uncertainty
* How Do Scholars Reconstruct Ancient Texts - Texts and Trees1 vol, 68 pgs 2016 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-964008 Various ANCIENT HISTORY MAGAZINE #8 Theme: Food in the Ancient World

* Food and Eating in the Ancient World - Eat, Drink and Be Merry
* Intoxication in Ancient Greece and Rome - The Gift of Dionysus
* Cooking with Apicius - Wine, Olives and Grains
* The Best Thing Since Sliced Figs - Bread in the Ancient World
* Food in Yemen Before the Coming of Islam - Bring with You a Full Sack of Flour
* Decadent Dining While Horizontal - A Roman Feast
* The Number: Three - The Mediterranean Triad
* Garum, Rome's Favorite Condiment - Something Fishy
* Suggested Reading for this Issue - Food for Thought

Other Articles:

* The Famous Venus of Milo - Contested Beauty
* Was Diagoras from Melos a Non-believer? - An Atheist in Athens
* A Time Traveller's Guide - The Toga
* Top Ten Strangest Deaths of Roman Emperors
* A Fearsome Heroine for the Ages - Atalanta
* An Overview of Hellenistic Philosophy - Adding it All Up1 vol, 68 pgs 2016 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-964009 Various ANCIENT HISTORY MAGAZINE # 9: Athens in the Age of Plato Theme: Athens in the Age of Plato
* Athens in the Age of Plato - Historical Introduction
* The Life and Times of Xenophon the Athenian - Athens' Wayward Son
* The Death of the Philosopher Socrates - True to His Word
* Aristocratic Living Culture in Athens - My Home is my Oikos
* The Athenian Symposium - Drink, Deviance, and Dialogue
* Women in Classical Athens - Second-Class Citizens
* Developments in the Fourth century BC - Athenian Vase-Painting
* The Agora in the Fourth century BC - The Heart of Athens
* The Twilight of Classical Greece - The Last Athenian and the First Greek
* Recommended Books on Classical Athens - Beyond the Magazine

Features:
* The Trial of Gaius Verres - Corrupting the State
* The Number: Twelve - Virgil's Aeneid
* The Battle between order and chaos - Marduk and Tiamat
* See: Titans in a Box! - Immortals
* The King's Peace Showed Who Was in Charge - Master of Puppets1 vol, 68 pgs 2017 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-964010 Various ANCIENT HISTORY MAGAZINE # 10: Athens in the Age of Plato Theme: Royalty in the Ancient World

* Royalty in the ancient world - Historical introduction.
* Greek writers on the ideal of kingship - Basileus
* Mycenaean kings and kingdoms - A great kingdom?
* Royal tombs in the Iron-Age Mediterranean - A grave fit for a king?
* A Greek tale mocking all tyrants - Archias and his two boyfriends.
* The kings of ancient Rome - Between myth and reality.
* The court of Hellenistic kings, 359-31 BC - Friends and parasites.
* A golden house worthy of a king - Domus Aurea.
* Role of the empress in second-century Rome - Whore to goddess.
* Recommended books on ancient royalty - Beyond the magazine.

Other Features:

* Of J.R.R. Tolkien and the ancient world - History as inspiration.
* The Chinese goddess of life - Nu Wa.
* The first modern anchor - The two-armed anchor.
* The Roman army on screen, part 7 - King of Kings.
* Periander of Corinth, tyrant or sage?1 vol, 68 pgs 2017 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-964011 Various ANCIENT HISTORY MAGAZINE # 11: The End Of Antiquity Theme: The End of Antiquity

* The End of Antiquity: Historical Introduction
* Constantine and the Rise of Christian Rome: Crossing the Milvian Bridge
* The Last Non-Christian Roman Emperor: Julian the Apostate
* How St. Ambros Tried to Influence Rulers: Christian Advice
* The End of the Roman Empire in the West: Attack of the Visigoths
* The Link Between Ancient and Medieval: Augustine of Hippo
* Closure of the Academy at Athens: Plato's Second Death?
* Recommended Books on Late Antiquity: Beyond the Magazine
* Vultures in the Ancient World: Rejected or Revered?
* The Quest for Immortality in Ancient China: Forever Alive
* An Enigma Tailor-Made for Hollywood: Pontius Pilate1 vol, 68 pgs 2017 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-964012 Various ANCIENT HISTORY MAGAZINE # 12 Theme: Medicine and Healing in the Ancient World
* Bringer of Good Health to the Whole World: The Arts of Asclepius
* Dioscorides and De Materia Medica: Recipes for Ancient Medicine
* Curing the Sick for Over 1,000 years: Asclepius: The Ancient God of Healing
* Quick Fixes for Bleeding Wounds: First Century First Aid
* Rimini's House of the Surgeon: An Uprooted Tree
* Medicine in the Roman Legions: Healing at the Edges of Empire
* Epidaurus and the Cult of Asclepius: Sweet Dreams
* The Creation of Female Bodies: Hippocratic Gynaecology
* Male Infertility in Ancient Greece: Not Always Virile
* Suggested Reading for this Issue: Just What the Doctor Ordered

Other Articles:
* Celebrating Beer Since 1800 BC: The World's Oldest Drinking Song
* To Burn their Sons and Daughters in the Fire: Child Sacrifice in Ancient Carthage
* Geography Becomes Identity: The Origins of Rome's Seven Hills
* The Roman Army on Screen, Part VIII: Barabbas (1961) and Pontius Pilate (1962)
* Claim: The Jewish Temple was not on the Temple Mount: Sacred Space1 vol, 68 pgs 2017 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-964013 Various ANCIENT HISTORY MAGAZINE # 14 Theme: Everyday life in Pompeii
Sandra Alvarez, 'Historical introduction - A slumbering giant awakens'.
Julie Ackroyd, ''Mercator says hello' - Graffiti in Pompeii'.
Sophie Hay, 'A small neighbourhood in Pompeii - Home sweet home'.
Ray Laurence, 'Roman childhood and adolescence - Growing up in Pompeii'.
Kate Trusler, 'Finding a toilet in Pompeii - Where's the loo?'.
Jessica Venner, 'Diet, drink, and daily life in Pompeii - What's for dinner?'.
Ingrid Rowland, 'The rediscovery and romanticism of Pompeii - Lost but not forgotten'.
Danielle Trynoski, 'Ancient History travels - The hidden glories of Pompeii'.

Features:
Alexandra Grigorieva, 'Roman cuisine for new Barbarian kings - Bringing home the bacon'.
Dani?le Cybulskie, 'Donations and giving in ancient Rome - Blessed are the poor?'.
Sandra Alvarez, 'A new exhibit of Scythian culture - Warriors of the steppes'.
David L. Reinke, 'Rome's best-known general on screen - Cinema Caesars'.
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1-964014 Various ANCIENT HISTORY MAGAZINE # 14 THEME: REACHING FOR ETERNITY
* Historical Introduction - Finding a Happily Ever Afterlife
* Good as New - Coffin Re-use in the 21st Dynasty
* Death and Demons - The Ancient Egypt Demonology Project
* A Shabti is for Life - A Servant for the Hereafter
* 'Life Insurance' for the Afterlife - Stages of Passage in the Book of the Dead?
* From Medicine to Monster - Egyptomania and the Egyptian Dead

FEATURES:
* Loving the Tyrant - Domitia Longina, empress of Domitian
* The Many Lives of Cats - Feline Friends in Ancient Egypt
* Outside of the Arena - The Daily Life of Gladiators
* A Disastrous Success - Cleopatra (1963)1 vol, 68 pgs 2018 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-964015 Various ANCIENT HISTORY MAGAZINE # 15 Theme: Ancient Love and Sexuality
* The Greeks and Romans in Bed - Mixing Business with Pleasure
* Wives, Concubines, and Ancient Power Politics - Rank has Its Privilege
* Prostitution in Ancient Rome - The She-Wolf
* A Look at Literary Lesbians - Lesbians do not Come from Lesbos
* Marriage in Ancient Rome - A Union of Needs

Features:
* Egyptian Exploration of the African interior - Caravans to Yam
* Cooking with the Romans - Stuffed Dates
* Beautiful, Unspoiled Illyria - Exploring Ancient Albania
* Rome - Before Christ, after Fellini - Satyricon1 vol, 68 pgs 2018 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-964016 Various ANCIENT HISTORY MAGAZINE # 16: Exploring Roman Britain Theme: Exploring Roman Britain
* Romanization, diversity, and change - Becoming Roman Britain.
* Londinium's mysterious Roman past - The London Mithaeum.
* Entertaining the masses - Spectacula in Londinium.
* Roman ideas about the island - Those wretched Britons.
* The Roman conquest of Britain - Interaction, integration, assimilation.
* Visiting London's Roman remnants - Walking the London Wall.

Features:
* Alexander of Abonoteichus - The false prophet.
* Ancient paradox or anti-war materpiece? - The Trojan Women.
* The peculiar popularity of Mithras - Killing the sacred bull.
* The Roman army on screen, part 10 - The Fall of the Roman Empire (1964).1 vol, 68 pgs 2018 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-964017 Various ANCIENT HISTORY MAGAZINE # 17: The Kingdom of Cleopatra Theme: The Kingdom of Cleopatra
* Introduction to the Theme - The Rosetta Stone
* Papyri and Politics - Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt
* Dealing with Pirates and Tourists - Policing the Nile
* Hollywood Romans - The Eternal Pop Culture Queen
* Egypt and the Nile River - Decline of the Ptolemies
* Literary Sources for the Egyptian Queen - Cleopatra VII Through Roman Eyes

Other Features:
* Where Cleopatra Met Mark Antony - Exploring Tarsus
* Cato the Elder and Roman Baking - Preserving Pastries of the Past
* Why Care About Ancient Earthenware - Sturdy Survivors
* Man of the Devil or Man of the People - Paul of Samosata
* Parallels with Heroes and the Pythia - Katabasis and Anabasis in Plato1 vol, 68 pgs 2018 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-964018 Various ANCIENT HISTORY MAGAZINE #18: Crime and Punishment Theme: Crime and Punishment
* Christian Persecutions - The Myth of Martyrdom
* Julia Restituta - Murdered for Her Necklace
* Pirates of Cilicia - Reaving the Golden Sea
* To Spite a Face - Mutilation as Punishment in the Byzantine Empire
* Policing the Ancient World - Ancient Gatekeepers to Modern Profession
* Discover Olympos - A Pirate Town in Lycia

Features:
* Saucy Romans - Date Sauce for Boiled Ostrich
* Blood-Soaked Groves and Primeval Gods - Rome, Druids and Human Sacrifice in Ancient Britain
* Human Booty - Slavery in the Ancient Near East
* Never Enough Evidence - Philostratus and the Damis Source
* Masada: aka The Antagonists (1981) - The Roman Army on Screen, part 111 vol, 68 pgs 2018 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-964019 Various ANCIENT HISTORY MAGAZINE #19: The divine twins: Artemis and Apollo Theme: The Divine Twins: Artemis and Apollo
* Artemis and Apollo in the Greco-Roman World - Sharing the Womb, Sharing the World
* Protector, Provider, and Force of Divine Vengeance - Artemis the Huntress
* Paradox, Punishment, and Passion - Artemis and Apollo
* Recreating Ancient Greek Taste - Celebrating Artemis
* Predicting the Future with the Help of Apollo - The God of Prophecy

Other Features:
* Roman Wine Trade and Consumption - One for the Road
* A Journey Along the Via Flaminia - In the Footsteps of Hadrian
* The Many Lives of Nero - Antichrist or Messiah
* Gaming Your Way Through Ancient History - Assassin's Creed: Odysse
* Ancient Cinema's Third Wheel - Mark Antony
* Meaning, Context, and Interpretation - The Laughing Legal Scholar1 vol, 68 pgs 2018 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-964020 Various ANCIENT HISTORY MAGAZINE # 20: The Achaemenid Empire Theme: A Multitude of People: The Achaemenid Empire
* Introduction to an Empire - Welcome to Achaemenid Persia
* Cyrus the Great's Policy of Religious Tolerance and Benign Rule - Enlightenment or Calculation
* Achaemenid Queens: Between Fact and Fiction - Loving Mothers, Viragos, Poisoners?
* The Achaemenid Commonwealth Project - Holding the Empire Together
* Why Did Alexander Burn Persepolis - Sacker of Cities
* Glamping' in the Achaemenid Empire - The Tent of the Great King

Other Features:
* Clay Tablet Recipes - Mesopotamian Lamb Stew
* An Egyptian Goddess Among Olympians - The Cult of Isis in Ancient Greece
* Cultivating the Royal Persona - Arsinoe II as the People's Queen
* The Boy Made God Revived - Ave, Vive, Antinoe!
* Ancient History Book Reviews - Mythos1 vol, 68 pgs 2018 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-964021 Various ANCIENT HISTORY MAGAZINE # 21: Cities in the Ancient World Theme: Living the Urban Dream: Cities in the Ancient World
* Ancient Cities and Modern Definitions - Incredibly Incomprehensible
* An Ancient Egyptian Capital - The Mystery of Memphis
* Politics in Ancient Greek Cities - People Power
* Building an Imperial City in Spain - Augusta Emerita
* An Ancient City Transformed - Constantinople

Features:
* A Conversation with Dr. David Saunders - Underworld: Imagining the Afterlife
* Flavors of the Ancient World - A Question of Taste
* The Pharaoh as Scholar - Knowledge is Power
* From Comic to Cultural Phenomenon - Asterix
* A Meeting Point Between East and West - Exploring Mount Nemrut1 vol, 68 pgs 2019 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-964022 Various ANCIENT HISTORY MAGAZINE # 22: Legacy of the Etruscans Theme: Legacy of the Etruscans
* Cosmopolitan Etruria - International Ties in Central Italy
* Lovers of Life and Luxury - Etruscan Society and Daily Life
* Aristocratic Adventurers - Kings and Warlords in Archaic Italy
* Etrusca Disciplina - Reconstructing a Lost Ancient Religion

Features
* China Reaches West - The Making of the Silk Road
* Dining with the Etruscans - Food in Italy Before the Romans
* Gallienus - Death by the Timeless Hand of Megalomania
* Gladiator - The Roman Army on Screen XII
* The City of the Lost Tombs - Death and Rebirth in Ancient Memphis
* Verona - City of Love and Roman History1 vol, 68 pgs 2019 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-964023 Various ANCIENT HISTORY MAGAZINE # 23: The Roman Family Theme: The Roman Family
* Republican Roman Family Values - Fathers, Sons, and Soldiers
* Growing Up in the Roman Empire - A World of Children
* Grandparents in the Roman Family - Mind Your Elders
* Familial powers meet politics - Divorce in Ancient Rome

Features:
* Women Excavating Pompeii - The Work of Caroline Bonaparte
* The Metropolitan Museum of Art's James Doyle on Teotihuacan - The Place Where Men Met the Gods
* The First Cynic and the Ancient World's Greatest Troll - Diogenes
* Treasures from the Villa dei Papiri - The Pursuit of Happiness
* An Ancient Roman Outpost in Istria - Classical Pula1 vol, 68 pgs 2019 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-964024 Various ANCIENT HISTORY MAGAZINE # 24: Trade and Commerce in Ancient Egypt Articles include:
* Introduction to the Theme - Ancient Egypt's Elusive Traders
* Early International Trade - The View From Upper Egypt
* Early Sources for Aquaculture - From River to Table
* War and Trade in Egypt, ca. 1552 BC - Guarding the Western Desert
* Women Excavating Pompeii - The Work of Wilhelmina Jashemski
* The Legacy of the Sea Peoples - Raiders, Pirates, or Explorers
* The Death of Germanicus Caesar - Ancient Rome's JFK Moment
* Ancient Tourists or Golden Handshakes - The Rudge Cup
* Migration and the Spread of Information - Tales that Travel
* A Meal fit for Travellers - Flatbread for the Road
* The Roman Army on Screen, Part XIII - King Arthur (2004)1 vol, 68 pgs 2019 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-964025 Various ANCIENT HISTORY MAGAZINE # 25: Theme: Language and Literature in Antiquity Theme: Language and Literature in Antiquity
* An Ancient Literary Legacy - Advent of the Written Word
* Ancient Egyptian Historical Fiction - Literary Warriors
* An Ancient Literary Loss - The written word in Etruria
* From Etemenanki to Tower of Babel - Confusion of Tongues
* Challenging the Traditional Image of a Julio-Claudian Emperor - 'The Problem of Claudius'
* The True History of an Ancient Tall Tale Teller - Lucian of Samosata

Features:
* The Growth of Facial Hair in Ancient Rome - Beards and Back Again
* Recreating a Recipe from Roman Literature - Trimalchio's Banquet
* Discovering the Glories of Persia - Ancient Iran
* The Roman Army on Screen, Part XIV - Centurion (2010)1 vol, 68 pgs 2019 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-964026 Various ANCIENT HISTORY MAGAZINE # 26: The Ancient Mycenaeans Theme: The Ancient Mycenaeans
* Chronology and Archaeology in the Ancient Aegean - The Palace Cultures
* Rise of the Minoans and Mycenaeans - The Global Aegean
* The Temple Complex at Mycenae - A Room with a View
* Experiencing Mycenaean Religion - A Festival Fit for a Goddess
* Women in Mycenaean Greece - The Ladies of Linear B

Other Features:
* Smashing Stereotypes at the Antikemuseum, Switzerland - Gladiator: The True Story
* The Ideal Union of Odysseus and Penelope - Ancient Myths, Medieval Marriage
* Eating Animals in Roman Antiquity - Extraordinary, Yet Ordinary
* Qin Shi Huang's Cult of Personality - The Immortal Emperor
* One artist's Shockingly Lifelike Portraits of Roman Emperors - Reviving the Caesars
* The Roman Army on Screen, Part 15 - The Eagle (2015)1 vol, 68 pgs 2020 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-964027 Various ANCIENT HISTORY MAGAZINE # 27: The arrival of Christianity Theme: The arrival of Christianity
Mark Humphries, 'Two stories, two perspectives - Making the world Christian'.
James Blake Wiener, 'Early Christian converts: a new view - Moderates not zealots'.
Harold A. Drake, 'Constantine and the tide of history - Christians, pagans, and policy'.
Maijastina Kahlos, 'How Christians created the 'other' - Inventing pagans'.
Daniel Kershaw, 'Pagan origins, Christian continuity - Celebrating Saturnalia'.
Svenja Fabian, 'Christians in (and at) the arena - Martyrs and spectators'.
Andrei Pogacias, 'Early Christianity in Scythia Minor - Here is the blood of martyrs'.

Features:
Manon Henzen, 'The wide world of Roman wine - Lovers of the grape'.
Carole Raddato, 'An archaeological tour of Lebanon - Day trips back in time'.
Graham Sumner, 'The Roman army on screen, part XVI - Ben-Hur (2016)'.
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1-964028 Various ANCIENT HISTORY MAGAZINE # 28: Bad Rulers of Antiquity Theme: Bad rulers of antiquity
Kathryn Milne, 'Ancient explanations for failure - Misjudging the divine'.
James Blake Wiener, 'Egypt's good, bad, and ugly rulers - Pharaohs who made history'.
Martijn Icks, 'Character assassination of Roman emperors - Poisoned ink'.
Colleen Darnell, 'Bringing about maat and destroying evil - How not to be a failed pharaoh'.
Murray Dahm, 'Plato and Dionysius II, Tyrant of Syracuse - Didn't we almost have it all?'.
Josiah Osgood, 'The messy ends of Roman rulers - Take that, Caesar!'.

Features: Manon Henzen, 'Sugar, spice, and everything nice - Rome sweet Rome'.
Hareth Al Bustani, 'The emperor without sorrow - Ashoka Dharma'.
Lindsay Powell, 'Pliny the Elder's book of everything - The Roman encyclopaedia'.
Cyril Dumas, 'Art expressions of the intimate life in Pompeii - The lupanare grande'.
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1-964029 Various ANCIENT HISTORY MAGAZINE # 29: Fashion in antiquity Theme: Fashion in Antiquity
Necessity or Nuisance: The Roman Toga
A La Mode in Ancient India: From Texts to Textiles
Womens' Clothing in Ancient Greece: Ladies Dressing the Part
Aristocratic Athenian Identity: Rich Men Dressing Down
Everything Old is New Again: Timeless Egyptian Style

Features:
Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous: Decoding Status in Pompeii
A Game of Thrones Set in Ancient Korea: The Three Kingdoms
The Big Business Behind Roman Bread: Stronger with Sourdough
Origins Instruments, and Musicians: Roman Theater Music
Holidaying with the Ancients in Southern Italy: Exploring Benevento
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1-964030 Various ANCIENT HISTORY MAGAZINE # 30: Women in the ancient world Theme: Women in the Ancient World

Roman Women at Work: A Room of Her Own
Women in the Athenian Polis: To Work and Work Again
The Reality and Politicisation of Roman Women: An Impossible Ideal
The 'Illustrious Queen' : Zenobia of Palmyra
Women of Locri Epizephyrii: The Early and the Divine
Power, Policy, and Autonomy: Women in Ancient Egypt

Other Articles

Traveling Through Time in Oman: Treasures of the Past
Romans Bundled Up: Winter is Coming
Ancients Feasting on the Sea's Bounty: Roman Fish in a Dish
Ancient Rome's Greatest Show Trial: Avenging Germanicus
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1-964031 Various ANCIENT HISTORY MAGAZINE # 31: Travel and tourism in antiquity Theme:
Ancient Egyptians Look Abroad: From Traders to Fantastic Tales
On Godhood and Impossible Knots: Alexander's Travels in Egypt
Hadrian Tours the Empire: The Restless Emperor
A Roman Passenger at Sea: Knowing the Ropes
The Periegesis of Pausanias: Travelling Ancient Greece
Military Tourism in the Roman World: The Lure of the Unknown

Features:
Exploring South Arabia's Ancient Kingdoms: Yemen - From Sheba to Jerusalem
Riding with the Bedouin Warrior-Poets of Arabia: Vengeance and Honour in the Desert
Ancient Rome's Fishiest Condiment: Garum - Big Business, Big Flavour
Plagues and the Bronze Age Collapse: Naue II Swords, Germs, and Iron
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1-964032 Various ANCIENT HISTORY MAGAZINE # 32: Chariot racing in antiquity Theme: Chariot Racing in Antiquity
From the Sport of Kings to the Sport of Plebs: A Day at the Races
Roman Chariot Racing Fan Merchandise: Vade Pyramus!
Home of the Chariot Race in Rome: The Circus Maximus
The Lives of Roman Charioteers: Despised and Idolized
Chariot Racing in Ancient Greece: Sand and Grit Rained Thick
Chariot Racing in the Movies: 'The Race... is not... Over!'

Features:
From Prehistory to Christianity: Discovering Ancient Malta
Treasures of the Egypt Centre: Ancient Egypt in Wales
Orator, Politician, and Enfant Terrible: The Notorious Alcibiades
Fast Food at the Races and Beyond: Roman Takeout
Rome's Forgotten Triumphator: Publius Ventidius
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1-964033 Various ANCIENT HISTORY MAGAZINE # 33: World of the Celts Theme: World of the Celts
Reconstructing Ancient Societies: Who Were the Celts?
Early Iron Age Elites in the Low Countries: Fragmenting the Chieftain
Always Ready for a Fight: The Celts at War
Alcohol and Feasting in Celtic Culture: A Slave in Exchange for a Drink
Warrior Queen and Feminist Icon: Boudicca
Features:
Treasures of the Medelhavsmuseet: From Cyprus to Sweden
Archaeology and Roman Coins: Learning from Numismatics
One of Ancient Rome's Most Beautiful Buildings: The Temple of Mars Ultor
From Popularity to Decline: Rome and the Cult of Isis
Hand Signs in the Arena: Pollice Verso
Roman-style Cheese Sandwiches: Say Cheese! 1 vol, 68 pgs 2021 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-964034 Various ANCIENT HISTORY MAGAZINE # 34: Fun and Games in the Ancient World Theme: Fun and Games in the Ancient World

Ancient Leisure Activities - Spectans et frigidulus
The Significance of Mehen and Senet - Gaming the Egyptian Afterlife
Recreation and Celebration in Ancient Greece - Music for the People
Public Bathing During the Roman Empire - Beyond Washing
Healthy Minds and Bodies in Antiquity - Mens sana in Corpore Sano
A Deep Dive into Drinking Parties: The Symposium
Board and Dice Games in the Roman Military - A Game of Soldiers

Features:

Dorset's Occupied and Romanized Peoples - The Badbury Rings
Roman Bread in the Netherlands - A Trail of Crumbs
Regency, Rebellion, and Realpolitik - Evagoras I of Salamis
Pencils, Paint, Plaster, and Pixels - Rebuilding Ancient Rome1 vol, 68 pgs 2021 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-964035 Various ANCIENT HISTORY MAGAZINE #35: Science and Engineering in Antiquity Theme: Science and Engineering in Antiquity

Science and Technology in Antiquity: Chipped Stones to Catapults
Symbols of Power and Prestige: Rome's Aqueducts
Early Buildings in the Eternal city: The Tuffs of Rome
The Legacy of Babylonian Astronomy: Gazing at the Stars

Other Feature Articles:

The First Greek on the Atlantic Coast: Kolaios
Imprisonment in Ancient Rome: All Locked Up
Getting Even in Ancient Times: Insults and Innuendo
Fish Cakes with Cumin Sauce: Food for the Eyes
The Modern-Day Attraction of an Unknown Era: Malta's Neolithic Monuments
Britain's Iron Queen: Cartimandua
Living in Late Roman Numidia: The Land of Augustine1 vol, 68 pgs 2021 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-964036 Various ANCIENT HISTORY MAGAZINE # 36: Egypt in the Middle Kingdom Theme: Egypt in the Middle Kingdom

The Age of Cultural Revival - The Middle Kingdom
The Birth of Victorious Thebes - Nebhepetre Mentuhotep II
Burial Practices During the Middle Kingdom - Out with the Old
Middle Kingdom Royal Jewelry - Happiness, Eternity, and Protection
Adventures Abroad - The Story of Sinuhe
Art Production in the Mid-Thirteenth Dynasty - High End versus Low End

Features:

Untangling the Thracian Gladiator - Who was Spartacus?
The Accidental Archaeologist - Becoming Lawrence of Arabia
Philosopher, Mathematician, Astronomer, Wonderwoman - Hypatia of Alexandria
Tripping the Faunal Fantastic with Pliny the Elder - A Cure for What Ails You
Throwing a Party in Ancient Egypt - Pyramid Cakes
A Brief Introduction to Papyrology - Reading Ancient Texts1 vol, 68 pgs 2021 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-964037 Various ANCIENT HISTORY MAGAZINE # 37: Friends With The Animals Theme: Ancient Animal Friends
What Brings Us Together, What Sets Us Apart - Animals in the Ancient World
A Brief History of the Ancient Cat - Fluffy, Grumpy Companions
Hunters, Guards, and Pets - Tjezem: Egypt's Barkless Hound
Man's Unlikely Best Friend - The Dolphin
Foiled by a Gaggle of Feathered Friends - Silence of the Dogs
The Steeds of Gods and Heroes - A Horse that Delights
Canine Tombstones and Epitaphs from the Roman World - Dearly Departed Friends

Other Features:
The Dark Side of Papyrology - Fakes, Vandalism, and Violence
Celebrating Military Victory - To the Victor Goes the Spoils
Surviving the Athenian Courts and Assembly - Rough and Tumble
Going Vegetarian in Antiquity - To Eat or Not to Eat
Linking Science and Religion in Ancient Egypt - Astronomy and the Afterlife
The Diverse Duties of Chinese Peace Brides - Pawns, Diplomats, Spies
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1-964038 Various ANCIENT HISTORY MAGAZINE # 38: Colonization in Antiquity Theme: Colonization in Antiquity

Understanding the Process - Migration and Colonization in the Mediterranean Bronze Age
To Boldly Go Where No One has Gone Before - The First Generations of Greek Overseas Settlements
Foundations, Motives, Consequences - Ancient Greek Colonization
Name, Meaning, Origins - Magna Graecia
The Unusual Case of Naucratis - Greeks on the Nile
Spreading Roman Civilization Through Colonization - Remote Replicas of Rome

Features:
The Royal Artisans of Deir El-Medina - Servants in the Place of Truth
Getting Away With it in Ancient Rome - Fakes, Frauds, and Forgeries
The Meaning Behind Roman Cameo Imagery - Snapshots of Propaganda
The Birth of a New Social Order - Rise of the Equites
New Food Culture on the Roman Border - Eet smakelijk!
Animals in Neo-Assyrian State Ideology and Propaganda - Ancient Assyrian Fake News1 vol, 68 pgs 2022 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-964039 Various ANCIENT HISTORY MAGAZINE # 39: Citizenship in Ancient Rome Theme: Citizenship in Ancient Rome
* Duties and privileges - Citizenship in Ancient Rome
* Roman citizenship and the justice system - Civis Romanus sum!
* Conveying status through fashion - Romans dressing the part
* Taking the Roman census - Making it count
* A Roman citizenship plot twist - Cicer-no
* Citizenship as a reward for service - Quid pro quo

Features:
* Dating ancient papyri - Chronology matters
* Strategies of commemoration under King Tutankhamun
* Between death and the underworld - The wolf in the Etruscan world
* Women at the table in ancient Rome - Impressing the guests
* The Spartans face Telesilla of Argos - Karma for Cleomenes
* Ostia, city of treasures - The gateway of Rome
* Modern Storyteller's new game with a classical twist - Excavating The Forgotten City1 vol, 68 pgs 2022 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-964040 Various ANCIENT HISTORY MAGAZINE # 40: Hadrian's Wall Theme: Hadrian's Wall

Hadrian's Foreign Policy Reversal - The Limits of Empire
War and Trade on Rome's Northern Frontier - Why Build Hadrian's Wall?
The Vindolanda Tablets Speak - Life on the Frontiers
Signalling on Hadrian's Wall - All Along the Watchtower
Constructing Hadrian's Wall - Another Brick

Features:

Higher Than the Heavens - The Leiden Amun Papyrus
Making Sense of Entangled cultures - The Philistines
Time Telling and Weather Forecasting in Ancient Athens - Tower of the Winds
All Roads Lead to Rome - The Vicarello Cups
Spells, Incantations, and Curses - Magic in Ancient Cyprus
Finding Pepper at Hadrian's Wall - Spicing up the Roman Empire
The Barcid Dynasty in Spain - A Kingdom of Their Own?
Plato and the Ideal City - Down to the Piraeus
Banquets Aside, What did Romans Normally Eat? - Dining Out and Dining In1 vol, 68 pgs 2022 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-964041 Various ANCIENT HISTORY MAGAZINE # 41: he Reign of Akhenaten Tutankamun's modern fame often overshadows the truly unique period in Egyptian history that directly proceeded his reign. Akhenaten founded an entirely new capital and religion, which vanished almost as quickly as it had appeared.

Theme: The Reign of Akhenaten
* The Reign of Egypt's Golden Couple - Akhenaten and Nefertiti
* The Sun-Disc, Creator of the World - Aten, the Sole God
* A New City Founded for a New God - Akhetaten
* A Woman from Byblos in the Amarna letters - The Ummahnu Affair
* The Image of Power During Akhenaten's reign - Representing the Aten
* Destruction and Rediscovery - The Legacy of Akhenaten

Features:
* An Ancient Marco Polo - The Lost Story of Maes Titianus
* The Persian king's Breakfast and Alexander the Great - Eat Like a King
* Orosius' Historiae and Late Antique Christian Identity in the Roman empire
* Soak Them, Mash Them, Stick Them in a Sauce - Pears in Antiquity
* A Monument Near Monaco - The Tropaeum Augusti1 vol, 68 pgs 2022 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-964042 Various ANCIENT HISTORY MAGAZINE # 42: A Day at the Theatre Theme: A Day at the Theatre

The City Dionysia in Athens - Theophoric Theatrics
Republican Roman theatre - Politics in Plautus
Drama at the Edge of Empire - Theatre in Roman Britain
The Development of the Theatre of Dionysus - Tents, Trays, and Cranes
The Acoustics of the Greek Theatre Masks - Loud and Clear?
Courtesans, Actresses, and Empresses - Theatre in Late Antiquity

Features:

The Treasure of Oxyrhynchus - A Textual Pompeii
Interview with Paul Cartledge - Myth and Myth Making in the Life of Alexander the Great
Partridge Eggs for Non-elite Pompeiians?
A Roman VIP Tours Sights on the Nile - Germanicus in Egypt
Bitter and Bizarre or Like Ambrosia? - Eating Flower Bulbs in Antiquity
How the Lebanese Invented International Trade - Byblos, the First Port
Lyrists, Brass Bands, and Water Organs - Music in Rome1 vol, 68 pgs 2022 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-964043 Various ANCIENT HISTORY MAGAZINE # 43: From Feast to Famine Theme: Food Insecurity in Antiquity

Feasts, Famines, and Megadroughts - The Late Bronze Age Collapse
Agricultural Rituals in Ancient Egypt - Putting Osiris to Bed
Food Crises in the Roman World - A Starving Mob Has No Respect
Farmers and Land in the Late Republic - Agriculture in Crisis
Sparta, Syssitia, and Citizenship - Agriculture in Ancient Sparta

Features:

To Purify the Army by Means of a Dog - Canine Conciliation
Dentistry and Tooth Decay in Rome - Grin and Bear It
Religious Status in the Roman Empire - Christians to the Lions?
The Texts from Qumran and Their Significance - Sectarian Scrolls?
How Tough the Guts of Farming Folk - Garlic in Antiquity
Buddhist Regions of South-Central Asia - Where Olympus Meets Nirvana1 vol, 68 pgs 2022 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-TPS01 Various TURNING POINT SIMULATIONS # 01: The Battle of Marathon The Battle of Marathon took place where, oddly enough, two armies confronted each other for FIVE days with almost no fighting, and Athenian democracy was put to the test as the Greek forces debated (and voted) whether or not to attack the Persians.

As to the battle itself, numbers are uncertain but we know the Greeks were heavily outnumbered. We know also that the two armies' fighting style and equipment were near opposites, with Greeks depending on shields, armor, and close-quarter fighting and Persians depending on missile weapons and skirmishing. It seems pretty clear that the Greek army ran (or advanced at speed) as soon as they got within bow range, to reduce the time they would endure arrows without being able to retaliate.

At under two hours of play time, you can make your own explorations into this battle without scheduling 'marathon game sessions' in order to play. With a mounted, full color 11' x 17' map and just over 175 unit counters, you'll be able to try various strategies and see what differences you can make on the outcome. Units activate by chit-pull per formations and combat includes both melee and ranged fire. Leadership and morale matter (in several ways) and combat results use step reduction and several levels of unit deterioration.

The game offers a historical set-up scenario plus variants for both set up and reinforcements. With the variants, it's possible that the Spartans may finally show up to the battle.

Map: Full color, 11x17-inch mounted mapboard
Pieces: Over 200 full color, large 5/8-inch die-cut counters
Rulesbook: 8 pages plus one player aid card
Skill Level: Easy1 vol, 1 pgs 2019 US, AGAINST THE ODDS
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1-226150 Venning Timothy IF ROME HADN'T FALLEN: How the Survival of Rome Might Have Changed World History This is a fascinating exploration of how the history of Europe, and indeed the world, might have been different if the Western Roman Empire had survived the crises that pulled it apart in the 4th and 5th centuries. Includes 8-page plate section, and six black and white maps.

Roman survival and recovery might plausibly have happened if several relatively minor things had been different, which leads to a series of scenarios which might have altered the course of subsequent history dramatically. Would the survival of a strong Western Empire have assisted the Eastern (Byzantine) Empire in halting the expansion of Islam in the Middle East and North Africa? How would the Western Roman Empire have handled the Viking threat? Could they even have exploited the Viking discovery of America and established successful colonies there?

While necessarily speculative, all the scenarios are discussed within the framework of a deep understanding of the major driving forces, tensions and trends that shaped European history and help to shed light upon them. In so doing they help the reader to understand why things panned out as they did, as well as what might have been. 1 vol, 208 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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2-226150 Venning Timothy IF ROME HADN'T FALLEN: How the Survival of Rome Might Have Changed World History This is a fascinating exploration of how the history of Europe, and indeed the world, might have been different if the Western Roman Empire had survived the crises that pulled it apart in the 4th and 5th centuries. Includes 8-page plate section, and six black and white maps.

Roman survival and recovery might plausibly have happened if several relatively minor things had been different, which leads to a series of scenarios which might have altered the course of subsequent history dramatically. Would the survival of a strong Western Empire have assisted the Eastern (Byzantine) Empire in halting the expansion of Islam in the Middle East and North Africa? How would the Western Roman Empire have handled the Viking threat? Could they even have exploited the Viking discovery of America and established successful colonies there?

While necessarily speculative, all the scenarios are discussed within the framework of a deep understanding of the major driving forces, tensions and trends that shaped European history and help to shed light upon them. In so doing they help the reader to understand why things panned out as they did, as well as what might have been. 1 vol, 208 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-212750 Verstraaten, Stef text by Jasper Oorthuys ROMANS The Romans have left their mark on the history of Northwest Europe. But what did they really look like? What did they wear? How did a common Roman appear in everyday life? We do not really know this as Roman visual art (murals, images in relief, busts, and statues) represented mainly mythological figures and members of the elite.

Reenactors offer a key to this question as they bring into practice archaeological and historical research into Roman clothing and equipment. Over the past few years, Stef Verstraaten photographed reenactors, complete with their weaponry, religious attributes, and everyday objects in tremendous detail. 1 vol, 176 pgs 2016 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-211920 Vincent, Florent L'ARMEE DE CESAR PENDANT LA GUERRE DES GAULES Careful examination of the military organization of the Gauls: weapons, tactics and the soldiers used during their wars. Includes 15 color plates and 90 b/w illustrations.

The Gallic wars is a major event in the history of the West. It is therefore surprising that the history of men who one conducted this conquest was as little interested in historians of the past. Fortunately, the first archaeological excavations, initiated by Napoleon III, helped to deepen our knowledge of this period, limited until then in ancient written sources, and clarify our image of men of Caesar.

However, the representation of this army has long limited to the only legionnaire. However we know that many Gauls, allies of Rome, and mercenaries to the origins have contributed to the success of the Roman Eagles. Caesar himself mentioned in his writings. Now, thanks to the recent discovered archaeological and news analyses of ancient texts, we have a more accurate vision of the Caesarean army. Through a vast enriched synthesis, original iconography, and a series of unpublished plates of crisp details, the authors discuss all aspects of the daily lives of the men who created this army.1 vol, 120 pgs 2016 FRANCE, HISTORIC ONE
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1-970021 Vincent, Florent SABIS 57 BC: Forgotten Battle Series FORGOTTEN BATTLES series: 60 B/W and Color illustrations

During the winter of 58-57 BC, rumors came to Caesar's ears that the Belgic tribes were forming an alliance because they feared possible Roman interference in their affairs. The union included the Bellovaci, Suessiones, Nervii, Atrebates, Ambiani, Morini, Menapii, Caleti, Veliocasses, Viromandui, Aduatuci, Condrusi, Eburones, Caeroesi, and Paemani tribes, and was under the leadership of Galba, a king of the Suessiones. These reports provided Caesar with a good pretext for conquering more than Gaul itself, and for this, he raised two legions in Cisalpine Gaul (XIII and XIV) and convinced the Remi tribe to side with him.

In response, the other Belgic and Celtic tribes attacked Bibrax (the oppidum of the Remi, situated near the Aisne River). Caesar countered by defending the oppidum and winning an action at the Aisne. In the face of this and because of shortage of provisions, the alliance collapsed and tribal armies retreated to their own lands, with the agreed future intention of coming to the support of any tribe invaded by the Romans. Caesar continued his advance and tribes surrendered one by one. However, four tribes, the Nervii, the Atrebates, the Aduatuci, and the Viromandui refused to submit.

The Ambiani told Caesar that the Nervii were the most hostile of the Belgae to Roman rule. A fierce and brave tribe, they did not allow the import of luxury items as they believed these had a corrupting effect and probably feared Roman influence. They had no intention of entering peace negotiations with the Romans. Caesar moved on them next.

As with all ancient battles, estimates of the forces available to both sides will always be a matter of some speculation. A Roman legion at this period had a theoretical establishment of some 4,800 fighting men with additional auxiliary forces. Eight Roman legions took part in the battle. It is not known if they were at full strength, but a reasonable estimate might be in the region of 42,000 men.

Caesar claims he had earlier received intelligence from the Remi that the various tribes of the Belgae had promised to contribute a total of 300,000 fighting men. According to Caesar the Remi estimates of the men promised by the four tribes now left to oppose Caesar were: 50,000 Nervii, 15,000 Atrebates, 10,000 Veromandui and 19,000 Aduatuci. If these figures were reliable it would mean that Caesar was immediately faced with a maximum of 75,000 men, as the Aduatuci were still en route. Promises are not always kept so it is probable the actual number was smaller than this, though still high enough to outnumber the legionaries.1 vol, 80 pgs 2015 FRANCE, HISTORIC ONE
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1-53700 Warry, John WARFARE IN THE CLASSICAL WORLD:1600 BC-AD 800 8.5x12 b&w/color illust, maps index, a classic, anencyclopedia of weapons, warriors and warfare inthe ancient civilizations of Greece & Rome.1 vol, 224 pgs 2001 UK, HACKBERRY PRESS
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1-194930 Waterfield, Robin DIVIDING THE SPOILS: The War for Alexander the Great's Empire Alexander the Great conquered an enormous empire stretching from Greece to the India and his death triggered forty bloody years of world-changing warfare. These were years filled with high adventure, intrigue, passion, assassinations, dynastic marriages, treachery, shifting alliances, and mass slaughter on battlefield after battlefield. And while the men fought on the field, the women, such as Alexander's mother Olympias, schemed from their palaces and pavilions.

Dividing the Spoils serves up a fast-paced narrative that captures this turbulent time as it revives the memory of the Successors of Alexander and their great war over his empire. The Successors, Robin Waterfield shows, were no mere plunderers. Indeed, Alexander left things in great disarray at the time of his death, with no guaranteed succession, no administration in place suitable for such a large realm, and huge untamed areas both bordering and within his empire. It was the Successors -- battle-tested companions of Alexander such as Ptolemy, Perdiccas, Seleucus, and Antigonus the One-Eyed -- who consolidated Alexander's gains. Their competing ambitions, however, eventually led to the break-up of the empire.

Astonishingly, this period of brutal, cynical warfare was also characterized by brilliant cultural achievements, especially in the fields of philosophy, literature, and art. A new world emerged from the dust and haze of battle, and, in addition to chronicling political and military events, Waterfield provides ample discussion of the amazing cultural flowering of the early Hellenistic Age.

Waterfield has translated numerous classical works, written several books, and lives in the far south of Greece on a small olive farm. 1 vol, 304 pgs 2011 US, OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
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2-20360 Watson, G.R. ROMAN SOLDIER, THE Classic work, author reconstructs the life of the Roman soldier, chapter notes, appendix, index.1 vol, 256 pgs 1981 LONDON, THAMES & HUDSON
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4-11870 Webster, Graham ROME AGAINST CARACTACUS A comprehensive study of the Roman campaigns in Britain AD48-58. Many line drawings, plates, index, biblio, several appendices, chapter notes.1 vol, 181 pgs 1985 NEW YORK, DORSET PRESS
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5-40050 Webster, Graham ROMAN IMPERIAL ARMY, THE This classic work of scholarship scrutinizes the Roman military forces throughout the Empire, on the move, in battle and at rest, the units etc, b/w illust, maps, notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 330 pgs 2000 TULSA, UNIV OF OKLAHOMA
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1-63380 Wellesley, Kenneth YEAR OF THE FOUR EMPERORS, THE Account of a most eventful year in Roman history,maps, b/w illust, chpt notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 272 pgs 2000 LONDON, ROUTLEDGE
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1-65600 Wellesley, Kenneth LONG YEAR , THE: A.D.69 Account of a most eventful year in Roman history.Maps, notes, index, b/w plates.1 vol, 234 pgs 1976 US, WESTVIEW PRESS
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1-TPS03 Werbaneth, Jim TURNING POINT SIMULATIONS # 3: ARBELA Wargame Throughout history, it is hard to find a battle that sees the individual clash of PERSONALITY in a more important way-- a decisively important way-- than the clash at Arbela between Darius III of Persia, ruler of the largest empire in the world-- and a young man named Alexander, who ruled a small, semi-backward nation and a collection of Greek states where he had only recently had to suppress rebellion.

The odds? Best modern estimates put them at something worse than 5-1 against Alexander. His 47,000 troops are fairly well documented. Darius commanded something over 250,000 (although some accounts place the figure much higher).

When Alexander attacked, he personally led the force that broke the enemy line, coming close enough (it was said) to throw a spear at Darius and to challenge him to personal combat. Darius had none of it and fled. His army was doomed, and so was his reign. And the empire of Alexander was begun.1 vol, 12 pgs 2017 US, AGAINST THE ODDS
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1-227980 Whately, Conor A SENSORY HISTORY OF ANCIENT WARFARE: Reconstructing the Physical Experience of War in the Classical World How can we attempt to understand the experience of those involved in ancient battles, sieges and campaigns? What was the visual impact of seeing the massed ranks of the enemy approaching or the sky darkened with their arrows? How did it feel to be trapped in the press of bodies as phalanxes clashed shield to shield? What of the taste of dust on the march or the smell of split blood and entrails? What of the rumble of approaching cavalry, the clash of iron weapons and the screams of the dying? The assault on all five senses which must have occurred is the subject of this innovative book.

Sensory history is a new approach that attempts to understand the full spectrum of the experience of the participants in history. Conor Whately is the first to apply the discipline in a dedicated study of warfare in the classical world. He draws on literary, archaeological, reconstructive and comparative evidence to understand the human experience of the ancient battlefield in unprecedented depth.1 vol, 192 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-228280 Whitby, Michael THE WARS OF JUSTINIAN I Recaps and analyzes all of Justinian I's campaigns based on a full range of sources. Examines the Roman army of the period, considering its equipment, organization, leadership, strategy and tactics, and considers the longer-term impact of Justinian's military ventures on the stability of the empire.

Justinian I was the last great conquering Roman emperor, who dramatically increased the size of his realm although he never actually led an army in person. His long reign (527-565) was devoted to the challenging project of renovatio imperii, that is the renovation of Empire. His was the will and vision behind campaigns that saw the reconquest of Rome itself and Italy from the Ostrogoths, North Africa from the Vandals, and parts of Spain from the Visigoths. These grand schemes were largely accomplished through the services of two talented generals, Belisarius and Narses, and in spite of the distractions of wars against the Persians in the east for most of his reign and the devastation caused by bubonic plague.1 vol, 304 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-84420 White, John F. The Roman Emperor Aurelian - Restorer of the World The ancient Sibylline prophecies had foretold that the Roman Empire would last for 1000 years. As the time for the expected dissolution approached in the middle of the third century AD, the empire was lapsing into chaos, with seemingly interminable civil wars over the imperial succession.

The western empire had seceded under a rebel emperor and the eastern empire was controlled by another usurper. Barbarians took advantage of the anarchy to kill and plunder all over the provinces. Yet within the space of just five years, the general, later emperor Aurelian had expelled all the barbarians from with the Roman frontiers, reunited the entire empire and inaugurated major reforms of the currency, pagan religion and civil administration.

His accomplishments have been hailed by classical scholars as those of a 'superman', yet Aurelian himself remains little known to a wider audience. His achievements enabled the Roman Empire to survive for another two centuries, ensuring a lasting legacy of Roman civilization for the successor European states. Without Aurelian, the 'Dark Ages' would probably have lasted centuries longer. This is a new, revised edition.1 vol, 256 pgs 2016 UK, PEN & SWORD
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2-84420 White, John F. THE ROMAN EMPEROR AURELIAN: Restorer of the World Describes the how Aurelian was able to put the Roman Empire back together after 3rd century civil wars and barbarian invasions in just five years 270-275 AD. Includes b/w maps and illustrations, and bibliography. 1 vol, 256 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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2-61340 Wilcox, Peter and Trevio, Rafael BARBARIANS AGAINST ROME:Celtic, Germanic & Spanish Combination of Osprey MAA's #129, 158 & 180, good value for (3) MAA's (cost $38.85), includes 24 color plates1 vol, 144 pgs 2000 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-205750 Wileman, Julie Rosemary WARFARE IN NORTHERN EUROPE BEFORE THE ROMANS: Evidence from Archaeolgy Julie Wileman challenges the traditional view of the barbaric fighting which went on prior to the Roman occupation of Northern Europe as she uncovers the true nature of warfare before the Romans.

Aspects investigated include what war meant in a pre-state society, the many levels of battle and warfare, the reasons why prehistoric people fought, evidence of early attacks and massacres, ways in which prehistoric war can be identified, heroic warfare, and the rise of war in the Iron Age. Wileman also looks at the Roman evidence for the portrayal of the drunken, savage and barbaric fighting as well as the tactics they employed against one another, why certain battles were won and lost, and which aspects went on to influence Roman warfare in later centuries1 vol, 240 pgs 2014 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-40870 Wilkes, John ROMAN ARMY, THE Brief account of all aspects of the Roman Army during Trajan's time, detailed b/w line drawings, excellent little book.1 vol, 48 pgs 19?? NY, CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS
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1-33990 Wolfram, Herwig HISTORY OF THE GOTHS Traces the Goths from biblical references through the 3rd century invasions of the Aegean to their invasions of the Western Empire and the conquests of Theodoric, maps, chapter notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 620 pgs 1990 BERKLEY, UNIV OF CALIF'IA
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1-69160 Wooliscroft, D.J. ROMAN MILITARY SIGNALLING The author describes the signaling techniques pioneered by the Greeks & developed by the Romans and then looks at the application to both Hadrian's Wall and the German Limes, b/w illust, biblio, index1 vol, 192 pgs 2001 UK, TEMPUS PUBLISHING
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1-230090 Wrightson, Graham THE BATTLES OF ANTIOCHUS THE GREAT: The Failure of Combined Arms at Magnesia that Handed the World to Rome Analysis of the Seleucid army, the inherited standard tactics of Macedonian-style armies reliant on the sarissa phalanx, and a detailed examination of the three main battles of Antiochus III show how it was his failure to utilize combined arms at its fullest realization that led to such a world-changing defeat at Magnesia.

Antiochus III, the king of the Seleucid Empire for four decades, ruled a powerful state for a long time. He fought and won many battles from India to Egypt, and he lost almost as many. Compared with most of the other Hellenistic monarchs of Macedonian-founded kingdoms, Antiochus had a greater variety of units that he could field in his army. He was in a unique position among the other kings because he had access to the traditional infantry-based Greek cultures in Asia Minor as well as the cavalry-dominant cultures of Mesopotamia and Western Asia.

Yet, despite these advantages, Antiochus repeatedly came up short on the battlefield and his tactical shortcomings were no more obviously laid bare than at the Battle of Magnesia-ad-Sipylum in 190 BC. There his huge combined army, one of the largest ever fielded by Hellenistic rulers, was soundly thrashed by the smaller Roman force.1 vol, 184 pgs 2022 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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2-44280 Yalichev, Serge MERCENARIES OF THE ANCIENT WORLD With a blend of narrative and analysis, the author explores the extent to which mercenaries were used from Sumer to Rome, b/w illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 272 pgs 1996 LONDON, CONSTABLE & COMP
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1-223610 Merrow, Alexander Caesar's Great Success - Sustaining the Roman Army on Campaign Logistics have become a principle, if not a governing factor, in modern military operations. Armies need to be fed and supplied and the larger the army, the greater the logistical difficulties that have to be overcome. Two thousand years ago, when communications were far more primitive, the size of armies was limited by the difficulties of supply. It was because the Romans developed a sophisticated supply system that they were able to maintain large armies in the field - armies that conquered much of the then known world.

In Caesar's Great Success: Sustaining the Roman Army on Campaign the authors examine and detail the world's first ever fully-developed logistical supply system - the forerunner of today's complex arrangements. This includes an examination of the sea, river and land transportation of food while on campaign, and of how the food was assembled at the operational bases and subsequently distributed.

The defense of the Roman food supplies, and especially of lines of communication, was an important factor in Caesar's operational planning, as was interdicting the enemy's supplies.

The eating habits of Caesar's men are considered and what items could be obtained locally by forage and which were taken by requisition - and how much food a legionnaire was expected to carry on campaign.

With this, the nature of the actual food consumed by the legionnaires is therefore examined and sample recipes are provided with each chapter of the book to enable the reader to relive those momentous days when Caesar and Rome ruled the world.
1 vol, 248 pgs 2020 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-PWAR091 PAPER WARS: Issue 91 - Jihad: The Rise Of Islam 632-731 A.D. JIHAD! is a game type simulation of the first century of the Islamic expansion after the death of Mohammad, the Prophet and rounder of the Islamic religion. During this period the holy war of conquest and religious conversion of non-Arab peoples were the mainsprings of Islam and the Arabs progressed from a religious force to a secular great power. JIHAD! covers these events on a grand strategic scale with each turn representing 5 years and military units representing entire armies.

The game is for one or two players with one player controlling the Islamic forces and the other controlling all of the various opposing forces including the Byzantines, Persians, Berbers, Franks, Goths, Kaazars, Sinds, and Turks. Players alternate recruiting forces, engaging in religious conversion, moving their forces, and engaging in combat. The objective of the game is for the Muslim player to at least duplicate the conquests of Islam over the historical time frame while for the opposing player the object is to prevent that level of advance by Islam.

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* Complexity: 1-10 (high): 5
* Solitaire Suitability: 1-10 (high): 9
* Time Scale: 5 years per turn.
* Map Scale: 270 kilometers per hex.
* Unit Scale: Armies.
* Players: 1-2.
* Playtime: 2-3 hours.1 vol, 4 pgs 2019 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-234570 Allred, Robert MYSTERIES OF THE NORMAN CONQUEST: Unravelling the Truth of the Battle of Hastings and the Events of 1066 Following in the footsteps of the Viking warriors of Harald Hardrada, the knights of William of Normandy, and the Anglo-Saxon soldiers of King Harold, the reader is taken on a journey from Yorkshire to the South Coast. Re-examines what has been written about that momentous year - the intrigues, preparations and maneuvers - which culminated on 14 October 1066 on a bloody hill somewhere in Sussex. Considers challenges to the traditional site of the Battle of Hastings on the slopes of what is today Battle Abbey. Covers three 1066 battles: Fulford, Stamford Bridge, and Hastings.1 vol, 224 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-62260 Bachrach, Bernard EARLY CAROLINGIAN WARFARE The author demonstrates how the Pippin II and his successors built upon late Roman technology and surviving military institutions to prepare the way for Charlemagne's empire, biblio, index.1 vol, 432 pgs 1999 PHILA, UNIV OF PENNSYLVAN
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1-86910 Benedikz, Benedict VARANGIANS OF BYZANTIUM The author examines the six hundred plus years ofthe Norsemen's service to the Byzantium Empire andEmperor's. B/w illust/maps, biblio, index1 vol, 256 pgs 2007 UK, CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS
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1-196670 Bernage, Georges LES VIKINGS EN NORMANDIE (911-1066) Oversized at 8.5 x 12 inches, this outstanding work presents a complete study of the Vikings and their culture. Through brilliant illustrations and photographs we will learn about their civilization, their boats, and the various artistic styles unique to each period.

In addition, the book provides an overview of the types of swords used and a historical perspective of the Viking raids in Normandy -- from their first establishment in 911, the first dukes, and the Scandinavian vestiges in Normandy until the English invasion in 1066.

French text, but Heimdal loads its books with full color photos throughout of re-enactors and other imagery.1 vol, 96 pgs 2011 FRANCE, HEIMDAL
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1-206110 Burne, Alfred The Agincourt War - A Military History of the Hundred Years War from 1369 to 1453 Henry V's stunning victory at Agincourt was a pivotal battle of the Hundred Years War, reviving England's military fortunes and changing forever the course of European warfare.

In this exciting and readable account Colonel Burne recreates the years leading up to Agincourt and its bitter aftermath. He also puts the battle in the perspective of the other important, yet less well known, engagements of the war such as the battles of Verneuil and Fresnay. As with the battles, so with its commanders: Henry V is known to all, but Colonel Burne gives rightful honour to Talbot, Salisbury, Bedford, Chandos and many others. On the French side he details the parts played by Bertrand du Gueschlin and of course Joan of Arc.

Colonel Burne's outstanding reconstruction of the war is written for layman and historian alike and conveys the drama that Agincourt and its heroes have always so vividly evoked. This new edition of a classic text includes a new introduction by Anne Curry, the world's leading authority on the battle of Agincourt.1 vol, 360 pgs 2014 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-66677 Canales, Francisco SIMANCAS 939 The Battle of Simancas (also called Alhandega or al-Khandaq) was a military battle that started on July 19, 939, in the Iberian Peninsula between the troops of the Christian king Ramiro II of Leon and Muslim caliph Abd al-Rahman III near the walls of the city of Simancas. The battle decided the control of the lands of the Duero.

The battle unfolded after the army of Abd al-Rahman III launched toward the northern Christian territories in 934. Abd al-Rahman III had gathered a large army of Moorish fighters, with the help of the Moorish governor of Zaragoza, Abu Yahya. The Christian king Ramiro II led the counterattack with an army constituted of his own troops, those of the Count Fernan Gonzalez, the Navarrese under Garcia Sanchez I, the Kingdom of Galicia, and the Kingdom of Asturias.1 vol, 110 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-208850 Carr, John FIGHTING EMPERORS OF BYZANTIUM Fighting Emperors of Byzantium assesses the contribution of those Emperors whose military leadership determined the survival of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire for a thousand years after the fall of Rome.1 vol, 288 pgs 2015 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-234430 Carr, John THE VIKING SAINT: Olaf II of Norway Norway's King Olaf II Haraldsson (c. 995-1030) started out with traditional Viking toughness on raids, but eventually changed his overriding mission to Christianize Norway and extirpate heathenism. He took the Norwegian throne in 1015, when he had barely reached his twenties. For the next 15 years he labored against immense odds to subdue the rebellious heathen nobles of Norway while fending off Swedish hostility. Both finally combined against Olaf in 1030, when he fell in battle not far from Trondheim, still only in his mid-thirties. After his body was believed to possess healing powers, and reports of them spread from Scandinavia to Spain and Byzantium, Olaf II was canonized a saint 134 years later. He remains Norway's patron saint as well as a legendary warrior. 1 vol, 168 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-230150 Coleman, Keith AEDAN OF THE GAELS: King of the Scots This bio is devoted to Aedan mac Gabrain, 6th century king of Dal Riata in Scotland. An associate of St. Columba, he was the first recorded king to be ordained in the British Isles and was the most powerful ruler in his generation. Modern writers highlight Aedan as the father of a prince named Arthur, which has led to his place in Arthurian studies. Aedan's prominence in his era qualifies him as a fascinating figure, whose life and legend are explored.

His astonishing military reach covered Orkney, Pictland, Ireland, Northumbria and the Isle of Man. This book details his dominant career, which came to a shattering end after decades of warfare at the Battle of Degsaston in AD 603. Beyond the record of warfare, there is a unique and tantalizing accumulation of legend concerning Aedan, from stories about his birth to tales of him in battle with Irish heroes. English sources mention him and he is one of the few Gaelic kings to feature prominently in Welsh tradition, where he is remembered as a uniquely powerful player in the north of Britain.1 vol, 248 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-217980 Cooper, David BADON AND THE EARLY WARS FOR WESSEX: Circa 500 to 710 Reappraises the evidence regarding the early battles for Wessex territory. It charts the sequence of battles from the c. AD 500 siege of Badon Hill, in which the Britons defeated the first Saxon attempt to gain a foothold in Wessex territory, to Langport in 710, which consolidated King Ine's position and pushed the Britons westwards.

Discussion of the post-Roman British and Germanic factions provides context and background to Badon Hill, which is then covered in detail and disentangled from Arthurian legend. In considering how the opposing commanders are likely to have planned their campaigns, enduring principles of military doctrine and tactics are discussed, using examples from other periods to illustrate how these principles applied in Dark Ages Britain.

Going on to follow subsequent campaigns of the West Saxons in southern Britain, a credible assessment is made of how these resulted in the establishment of a viable Wessex kingdom, two centuries after Badon. Grounded in the latest academic and archaeological evidence, David Cooper offers a number of new insights and ideas.1 vol, 280 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-227990 Davis, John Paul KING JOHN, HENRY III AND ENGLAND'S LOST CIVIL WAR In 1204, the great Angevin Empire created by the joining of the dynasties of Henry II of England and his queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine, was fragmenting. At its height, the family landholdings had been among the largest the world had ever seen. From the border of England and Scotland in the north to south of the Pyrenees, it seemed there was nowhere in Europe destined to escape Plantagenet control.

Yet within five years of his accession, King John's grip on the family holdings was loosening. Betrayal against his father and brother, the murder of his nephew, and breaking promises made to his supporters were just some of the accusations levelled against him. When Philip II conquered Normandy, the chroniclers believed that an ancient prophecy was fulfilled: that in this year the sword would be separated from the sceptre. For the first time since 1066, England's rule over the ancestral land was over.

For John, troubles on the continent were just the beginning of a series of challenges that would ultimately define his reign. Difficult relations with the papacy and clergy, coupled with rising dissent among his barons ensured conflict would not be limited to the continent. When John died in 1216, more than half of the country was in the hands of the dauphin of France. Never had the future of the Plantagenet dynasty looked more uncertain.

As the following pages will show, throughout the first eighteen years of the reign of Henry III, the future direction of England as a political state, the identity of the ruling family and the fate of Henry II's lost empire were still matters that could have gone either way. For the advisors of the young king, led by the influential regent, William Marshal, 1st Earl of Pembroke, the effects of John's reign would be long and severe. Successful implementation of the failed Magna Carta may have ensured his son's short-term survival, yet living up to such promises created arguably a more significant challenge.

This is the story of how the varying actions of two very different kings both threatened and created the English way of life, and ultimately put England on the path to its Lost Civil War.1 vol, 240 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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2-200010 Decker, Michael THE BYZANTINE ART OF WAR Explores the military history of the thousand-year empire of the eastern Mediterranean, Byzantium. Throughout its history the empire faced a multitude of challenges from foreign invaders seeking to plunder its wealth and to occupy its lands, from the deadly Hunnic hordes of Attila, to the Arab armies of Islam, to the western Crusaders bent on carving out a place in the empire or its former lands.

In order to survive, the Byzantines relied on their army that was for centuries the only standing, professional force in Europe. Leadership provided another key to survival; Byzantine society produced a number of capable strategic thinkers and tacticians-and several brilliant ones. These officers maintained a level of professionalism and organization inherited and adapted from Roman models. The innovations of the Byzantine military reforms of the sixth century included the use of steppe nomad equipment and tactics, the most important of which was the refinement of the Roman mounted archer.

Strategy and tactics evolved in the face of victory and defeat; the shock of the Arab conquests led to a sharp decline in the number and quality of imperial forces. By the eighth and ninth centuries Byzantine commanders mastered the art of the small war, waging guerrilla campaigns, raids, and flying column attacks that injured the enemy but avoided the decisive confrontation the empire was no longer capable of winning. A century later they began the most sustained, glorious military expansion of their history.

This work further sketches the key campaigns, battles, and sieges that illustrate Byzantine military doctrine, vital changes from one era to another, the composition of forces and the major victories and defeats that defined the territory and material well-being of its citizens. Through a summary of their strategies, tactics, and innovations in the tools of war, the book closes with an analysis of the contributions of this remarkable empire to world military history.1 vol, 320 pgs 2012 US, WESTHOLME PUBLISHING
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2-60580 Devries, Kelly NORWEGIAN INVASION OF ENGLAND IN 1066, THE The victory of Harold over the invading army of King Haraldr, (4) maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 352 pgs 2003 UK, BOYDEL & BREWER
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1-228610 Esposito, Gabriele ARMIES OF THE VIKINGS - AD 793-1066: History, Organization and Equipment Outlines the history of Viking campaigns and battles and examines their strategy, tactics, weapons, armor and clothing. The subject is brought to life by dozens of color photographs of replica equipment in use.

Viking warriors were feared by their contemporaries and their ferocious reputation has survived down to the present day. This book covers the military history of the Vikings from their early raiding to the final failure of their expansionist ambitions directed against England. In that period Viking warbands and increasingly large armies had left their Scandinavian homelands to range across vast regions, including the whole of Northern Europe and beyond, even reaching North America.

The British Isles were terrorized for two centuries and at times largely conquered, in Normandy, Russia and elsewhere they also settled and founded states. Tough, skilled and resourceful, with a culture that embraced the pursuit of immortal fame and a heroic death in battle, their renown as warriors was second to none. As far afield as Constantinople, the Byzantine emperors employed them as their elite Varangian Guard. 1 vol, 176 pgs 2021 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-235480 Esposito, Gabriele ARMIES OF ANGLO-SAXON ENGLAND 410-1066: History, Organization and Equipment Provides an overview of Anglo-Saxon military history, narrating the great campaigns, such as those of Alfred the Great of Wessex and Harold Godwinson. Discusses the composition of Anglo-Saxon forces, their tactics, weapons, and equipment, detailing developments across the period. Includes 100 color illustrations.

In the early 5th century, Germanic Angles, Saxons, and Jutes crossed the North Sea in increasing numbers and began settling among the ruins of the former Roman province of Britannia. This led to centuries of warfare as these Anglo-Saxons carved new, independent kingdoms at the point of the sword, fighting the native Britons and each other. From the late eighth century they also had to face the threat of the Vikings, at first as opportunistic raiders but increasingly bent on conquest. The last Viking invasion was defeated by Harold Godwinson at Stamford Bridge but he was defeated in turn by the Normans in that same fatal year of 1066, ending the Anglo-Saxon Age.1 vol, 176 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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2-45920 Evans, Stephen S. LORDS OF BATTLE, THE:Warriors & Warbands The Lords of Battle examines the image of the comitatus, or warband, as it is portrayed in literary and historical sources from Britain's early medieval period, attempting to determine the extent to which it reflects an historical reality. Through an extensive use of a variety of source material, literary, historical, and archaeological, the book investigates both the structure of the warband, and the practices and institutions which supported it.

After a review of the historical background of Dark Age Britain, Stephen Evans explores the practical characteristics of the comitatus: its military organisation; its internal social structure and its place within society as a whole; and the lord-retainer relationship, its duties and obligations. He also examines the cultural, social, and economic institutions which produced and supported the warband. Overall, the study provides a number of insights into the ideals and practices of Britain's Celtic and Anglo-Saxon warrior-elites during a turbulent period.
1 vol, 0 pgs 1997 LONDON, BOYDELL & BREWER
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1-222830 Fields, Nic GOD'S VIKING: Harald Hardrada - The Life and Times of the Last Great Viking Harald Hardrada is perhaps best known as the inheritor of 'seven feet of English soil' in that year of fateful change, 1066. But Stamford Bridge was the terminal point of a warring career that spanned decades and continents.

Thus, prior to forcibly occupying the Norwegian throne, Harald had an interesting (and lucrative) career in the Varangian Guard, and he remains unquestionably the most notable of all the Varangians who served the Byzantine emperors: in the latter employment he saw active service in the Aegean, Sicily, Italy, Anatolia, Syria, Palestine and Bulgaria, while in Constantinople he was the hired muscle behind a palace revolution.

A man of war, his reign in Norway was to be taken up with a wasteful, vicious and ultimately futile conflict against Denmark, a kingdom (like England) he believed was his to rule. We follow Harald's life from Stiklestad, where aged fifteen he fought alongside his half-brother king Olaf, through his years as a mercenary in Russia and Byzantium, then back to Norway, ending with his death in battle in England.1 vol, 336 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-86590 Gabriel, Richard A. MUHAMMAD:Islam's First Great General An examination of Muhammad's life as military leader, (12) b/w maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 288 pgs 2007 US, UNIV OF OKLAHOMA
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1-666147 Garcia, Eladio COVADONGA 722: Pelagius the Visigoth vs Umayyad Caliphate The Battle of Covadonga took place in 718 or 722 between the army of Pelagius the Visigoth and the army of the Umayyad Caliphate. Fought near Covadonga in the Picos de Europa, either in 718 or 722, it resulted in a victory for the forces of Pelagius. It is traditionally regarded as the foundational event of the Kingdom of Asturias and thus the initial point of the Christian Reconquista (reconquest) of Spain after the Umayyad conquest of 711.1 vol, 80 pgs 2022 SPAIN, ALMENA
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1-227970 Gardela, Leszak WOMEN AND WEAPONS IN THE VIKING WORLD: Amazons of the North Sets out to investigate the idea of 'the armed woman' in the Viking Age through a comprehensive and cross-cultural approach and weaves a nuanced picture of women's lives in the Viking world.

The Viking Age (c. AD 750-1050) is conventionally portrayed as a tumultuous time when hordes of fierce warriors from Scandinavia wreaked havoc across the European continent and when Norse merchants traveled to distant corners of the world in pursuit of slaves, silver and exotic commodities. Until fairly recently, Norse society during this pivotal period in world history has been characterized as male-dominated, with women's roles dismissed or substantially downplayed.

There is, however, ample textual and archaeological evidence to suggest that many of the most spectacular achievements of Viking Age Scandinavians - in craftsmanship, exploration, cross-cultural trade, warfare and other spheres of life - would not have been possible without the active involvement of women, and that both within the walls of the household and in the wider public arena women's voices were heard, respected and followed.

Lavishly illustrated, this pioneering book explores the stories of the female warrior and women's links with the martial sphere of life in the Viking Age, using literature and archaeological evidence from Scandinavia and the wider Viking world to examine the motivations and circumstances that led women to engage in armed conflict. B&w and color images1 vol, 216 pgs 2021 US, CASEMATE
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1-980021 Gravett, Chris & Nicolle, David NORMANS:Warrior Knights and their Castles Describes the equipment, training, tactics and the daily life of a typical Norman Knight1 vol, 242 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISH'NG
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2-199540 Hill, Paul THE ANGLO-SAXONS AT WAR: 800-1066 Chronicles the time of the great Anglo-Saxon kings like Alfred, Athelstan, Aethelred, and Edmund Ironside and what was warfare really like - how armies were organized, how and why they fought, how the warriors were armed and trained, and other aspects of the Anglo-Saxon experience of war.

Describes the weapons and armor of the Anglo-Saxons: spears, scramsaxes, axes, bows, swords, helmets, shields, and mail that were employed in the close-quarter fighting of the day. Among the most valuable sections of the study are those dealing, in vivid detail, with actual experience of battle and siege - with the brutal reality of combat as it is revealed by campaigns against the Danes, in the battles of Ashdown, Maldon, and Stamford Bridge, and sieges at Reading and Rochester. Includes the Anglo-Saxon use of cavalry as well as naval warfare and the politics and diplomacy of warfare - the conduct of negotiations, the taking of hostages and the use of treachery.1 vol, 0 pgs 2012 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-230370 Hill, Paul THE KINGDOM OF THE ANGLO-SAXONS: The Wars of King Alfred 865-899 Military and political history of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom explores England's birth amidst the devastation and fury of the Danish invasions of the ninth century. Alfred the Great, youngest son of King Aethelwulf, took control of the last surviving Anglo-Saxon kingdom, bringing Wessex and the 'English' parts of Mercia together into a new 'Kingdom of the Anglo-Saxons'. This is a story of betrayal and of vengeance, of turncoat oath-breakers and loyal commanders, of battles fought and won against the odds. Includes 30 color & 90 black and white illustrations.

Warfare in Alfred's England changed from attritional set-piece battles to a grander strategic concern. This is explored, demonstrating how defense-in-depth fortification networks were built across the resurgent kingdom in the wake of Alfred's victory at Edington in 878. The arrival of new Danish armies into England in the 890s would lead to campaigns quite unlike those of the Great Heathen Army of the previous generation.

This is a human, as well as a military story: how a king demonstrated his right to rule was important. Alfred sought to secure the succession on his son Edward, who led his own forces as a young man in the 890s. But not everybody was happy in Alfred's England. Despite the ever-present threat from the Danes, the greatest challenge facing Alfred arose from his own kin, centered deep in the heart of ancient Wessex. Alfred knew very well that his was not the only branch of the family who claimed a right to rule.1 vol, 280 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-235270 Hill, Paul THE FORTRESS KINGDOM: The Wars of Aethelflaed and Edward the Elder, 899-927 Part 2 of his four-volume military and political history of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom follows the careers of Aethelflaed, Alfred the Great's eldest daughter, and Edward the Elder, Alfred's eldest son, as they campaigned to expand their rule after Alfred's death. They faced, as Alfred had done, the full force of Danish hostility during the early years of the tenth century, a period of unrelenting turbulence and open warfare. But through their military strength, in particular their strategy of fortress building, they retained their hold on the kingdom and conquered lands which had been under Danish lords for generations.

Aethelflaed's forces captured Derby and Leicester by both force and diplomacy. Edward's power was always immense. How each of them used forts (burhs) to hold territory, is explored. Fortifications across central England became key. These included Bridgnorth, Tamworth, Stafford, Warwick, Chirbury, and Runcorn (Aethelflaed) and also Hertford, Witham, Buckingham, Bedford, and Maldon (Edward), to name a few.1 vol, 264 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-62390 Hollister, Warren ANGLO-SAXON MILITARY INSTITUTIONS A detailed account of the military institutions just prior to the Norman Conquest.1 vol, 170 pgs 2000 UK, OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRS
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1-227910 Holloway, Don THE LAST VIKING: The True Story of King Harald Hardrada Combines Norse sagas, Byzantine accounts, Anglo-Saxon chronicles, and even King Harald's own verse and prose into a single story that depicts the violence and spectacle of the late Viking era and delves into the dramatic events that brought an end to almost three centuries of Norse conquest and expansion.

Offers a riveting biography of King Harald that seems more like a movie than history, but truth is often stranger than fiction. The number of narrow escapes he had as a youth and young man boggles the imagination as he fought, fled to Sweden, then to Kiev, and then to Constantinople. He seems to have been a charming rascal who backed his ploys with warrior prowess -- especially as he learned court intrigue in the Byzantine Imperial palace. -- RL1 vol, 464 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-227910 Holloway, Don THE LAST VIKING: The True Story of King Harald Hardrada Combines Norse sagas, Byzantine accounts, Anglo-Saxon chronicles, and even King Harald's own verse and prose into a single story that depicts the violence and spectacle of the late Viking era and delves into the dramatic events that brought an end to almost three centuries of Norse conquest and expansion.

Offers a riveting biography of King Harald that seems more like a movie than history, but truth is often stranger than fiction. The number of narrow escapes he had as a youth and young man boggles the imagination as he fought, fled to Sweden, then to Kiev, and then to Constantinople. He seems to have been a charming rascal who backed his ploys with warrior prowess -- especially as he learned court intrigue in the Byzantine Imperial palace. 1 vol, 368 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-198330 Jacobsen, Torsten Cumberland A HISTORY OF THE VANDALS The fifth century AD was a time of great changes in the Mediterranean world. In the early 400s, the Roman Empire ranged from the lowlands of Scotland to the Upper Nile and from Portugal to the Caucasus. It was almost at its widest extent, and although ruled by two emperors-one in the West and one in the East-it was still a single empire. One hundred years later, Roman control of Western Europe and Western North Africa had been lost. In its place, a number of Germanic kingdoms had been established in these regions, with hundreds of thousands of Germanic and other peoples settling permanently inside the former borders of the Western Roman Empire.

One of the most fascinating of these tribes of late antiquity were the Vandals, who over a period of 600 years had migrated from the woodland regions of Scandinavia across Europe and ended in the deserts of North Africa. In A History of the Vandals, the first monograph in English covering the entire history of the Vandals from their emergence to the end of their kingdom, historian Torsten Cumberland Jacobsen pieces together what we know about the Vandals, sifting fact from fiction.

In the middle of the fifth century the Vandals, who professed Arianism, a form of Christianity considered heretical by the Roman emperor, created the first permanent Germanic successor state in the West and were one of the deciding factors in the downfall of the Western Roman Empire. Later Christian historians described their sack of Rome in 455 and their vehement persecution of Catholics in their kingdom, accounts that were sensationalized and gave birth to the term 'vandalism.'

In the mid-sixth century, the Vandals and their North African kingdom were the first target of Byzantine Emperor Justinian's ambitious plan to reconquer the lost territories of the fallen Western Empire. In less than four months, what had been considered one of the strongest Germanic kingdoms had been defeated by a small Roman army led by the general Belisarius. Despite later rebellions, this was the end of the Germanic presence in North Africa, and in many ways the end of the Arian heresy of Christianity. For the Romans it was the incredibly successful start of the reconquest of the lost lands of the Western Empire.1 vol, 344 pgs 2012 US, WESTHOLME PUBLISHING
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1-84450 Jones, Charles FORGOTTEN BATTLE OF FULFORD 1066 Account of the third battle of 1066 that saw the Earls of Mercia and Northumbria defeated by a Viking army of Hardrada and Harold's brother Tostig, b/w illust/maps, glossary, biblio, index.1 vol, 260 pgs 2006 UK, TEMPUS PUBLICATIONS
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1-236920 Jones, Margaret FOUNDER, FIGHTER, SAXON QUEEN Alfred the Great's daughter defied all expectations of a well-bred Saxon princess. The first Saxon woman ever to rule a kingdom, Aethelflaed, Lady of the Mercians, led her army in battle against Viking invaders. She further broke with convention by arranging for her daughter to succeed her on the throne of Mercia.

To protect her people and enable her kingdom in the Midlands to prosper, Aethelflaed rebuilt Chester and Gloucester, and built seven entirely new English towns. In so doing she helped shape our world today. Examines her life from her childhood in time of war to her remarkable work as ruler of Mercia. The final chapter traces her legend, from medieval paintings to novels and contemporary art, illustrating the impact of a legacy that continues to be felt to this day.1 vol, 80 pgs 2023 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-190790 Kaegi, Walter BYZANTIUM AND THE EARLY ISLAMIC CONQUESTS Study of how the Byzantine Empire lost Palestine, Syria, Mesopotamia and Armenia. The problem of strategic and tactical cohesion is studied using the battle of Yarmuk. Maps, biblio, index1 vol, 313 pgs 2009 UK, CAMBRIDGE UNIV
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1-223600 Kay, Helen The 1066 Norman Bruisers - How European Thugs Became English Gentry The 1066 Norman Bruisers conjures up the vanished world of England in the late Middle Ages and casts light on one of the strangest quirks in the nation's history: how a bunch of European thugs became the quintessentially English gentry.

In 1066 go-getting young immigrant Osbern Fitz Tezzo crossed the Channel in William the Conqueror's army. Little did he know that it would take five years to vanquish the English, years in which the Normans suffered almost as much as the people they had set out to subdue. For the English, the Norman Conquest was an unmitigated disaster, killing thousands by the sword or starvation. But for Osbern and his compatriots, it brought territory and treasure - and a generational evolution they could never have imagined.

Osbern's descendants settled in Cheshire, which played a pivotal role in medieval England as the launch pad for Edward I's Welsh wars, the chief recruiting ground for royal armies and Richard II's regional powerhouse. Successive members of the Boydell family fought for monarchs and magnates, oversaw royal garrisons, traveled abroad as agents of the crown and helped to administer the laws of the land. When they weren't strutting across the stage of northwestern England, mingling with great men and participating in great events, they engaged in feuds, embarked on illicit love affairs and exerted their influence in the small corner of the country they had made their own. By 1378, when William Boydell died from wounds sustained in combat, the nation he defended was England and the enemy he opposed dwelled just forty miles from the place where Osbern had probably grown up.1 vol, 272 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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2-212980 Kim Hjardar, Vegard Vike VIKINGS AT WAR A depiction of how the Vikings waged war: weapons technology, offensive and defensive warfare, military traditions and tactics, fortifications, ships, and command structure. It also portrays the Viking raids and conquest campaigns that brought the Vikings to virtually every corner of Europe and even to America.

Contains over 380 color illustrations including beautiful reconstruction drawings, maps, cross-section drawings of ships, line-drawings of fortifications, battle plan reconstructions, and photos of surviving artifacts including weapons and jewelry.

Currently in its fourth printing in Norwegian, the translation presented here makes it available for the first time in English. Awarded the Norwegian literary prize 'Saga Prize' in 2012.
1 vol, 400 pgs 2019 US, CASEMATE PUBLISHING
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1-69270 Leprevost, Thierry & Bernage, George HASTINGS 1066:Norman Cavalry and Saxon Infantry 9x12, plenty of color and b/w illust/drawings of re-enactments.1 vol, 80 pgs 2002 FRANCE, EDITIONS HEIMDAL
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1-227070 Livingston, Michael NEVER GREATER SLAUGHTER: Brunanburh and the Birth of England Late in AD 937, four armies met in a place called Brunanburh. On one side stood the shield-wall of the expanding kingdom of the Anglo-Saxons. On the other side stood a remarkable alliance of rival kings -- at least two from across the sea -- who'd come together to conquer England once and for all. Brunanburh may not today have the fame of Hastings, Crecy, or Agincourt, but those later battles, fought for England, would not exist were it not for Brunanburh.

Generations later it was simply called the 'great battle,' but its location has been lost for centuries. Today, an extraordinary amateur and professional effort, uniting enthusiasts, historians, archaeologists, linguists, and other researchers may well have found the battle site of Brunanburh. This new book describes the discovery and delves into the battle.
1 vol, 224 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-226350 Livingston, Michael and Kelly DeVries 1066: A Guide to the Battles and the Campaigns The Battle of Hastings and its surrounding campaigns. Covers the journeys by which Harold Godwinson and William of Normandy came to the battlefield, and the latest reconstructions of the course of the fighting on that momentous day. Also a visitor's guide for to the battlefield and various associated sites. Includes 130 color illustrations1 vol, 224 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-190960 Marechal, Jacques HASTINGS 1066:Battle for a Kingdom 9x12, fully illustrated in color with 160 photos of 2000+ re-enactors.1 vol, 132 pgs 2009 FRANCE, H&C
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1-84340 Marren, Peter BATTLES OF THE DARK AGES Author examines the battles and shows how they were fought, where they were fought and why, b/w maps/illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 210 pgs 2009 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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1-86770 Marsden, John HARALD HARDRADA:The Warrior's Way Author reconstructs the military life of this hard-fighting Norse leader. Scandinavia to Byzantium to his death at Stamford Bridge in 1066, b/w maps and illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 256 pgs 2006 UK, TEMPUS PUBLICATIONS
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1-68880 Patterson, Benton Rain HAROLD AND WILLIAM: The Battle for England 1064-66 A highly entertaining narrative, 25+ b/w illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 260 pgs 2001 NY, COOPER SQUARE PRESS
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1-200260 Peers, Chris OFFA AND THE MERCIAN WARS: The Rise and Fall of the First Great English Kingdom In England in the eighth century, in the midst of the so-called Dark Ages, Offa ruled Mercia, one of the strongest Anglo-Saxon kingdoms. For over 30 years he was the dominant warlord in the territory south of the Humber and the driving force behind the expansion of Mercia's power. During that turbulent period he commanded Mercian armies in their struggle against the neighboring kingdoms of Northumbria and Wessex and against the Welsh tribes. Yet the true story of Offa's long reign and of the rise and fall of Mercia are little known although this is one of the most intriguing episodes in this little-recorded phase of England's past. 20 illustrations.1 vol, 256 pgs 2012 UK, Pen & Sword
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1-65380 Pollington, Stephen ENGLISH WARRIOR, THE:From early times to 1066 This book is for the most part an examination ofweapons & warfare from about 500AD to 1066AD, lotsof useful information, b/w drawings, biblio, index1 vol, 268 pgs 1996 UK, ANGLO SAXON BOOKS
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1-223710 Potter, Philip The Mighty Warrior Kings - From the Ashes of the Roman Empire to the New Ruling Order The Mighty Warrior Kings traces the history of early Europe through the biographies of nine kings, who had the courage, determination and martial might to establish their dominance over the fragmented remnants of the Roman Empire.

The book begins with Charlemagne, who united large regions of current-day France, Germany and Italy into the Holy Roman Empire and ends with Robert the Bruce, who gallantry defended Scotland against the attempted usurpation of England. There are many famous warrior kings in the book, including Alfred the Great of Wessex, whose victories over the Vikings led to the unification of England under a single ruler, William I of Normandy, whose triumph at Hastings in 1066 changed the course of English history, while Frederick I Barbarossa led his army to victory in Germany and Italy solidifying and expanding the lands under the suzerainty of the Holy Roman Emperor.

Among the lesser known monarchs discussed in the work are Cnut, whose victory at the battle of Ashingdon won the English crown and resulted in the creation of the North Sea Empire, which ruled over the kingdoms of England, Denmark and Norway, while during the reign of Louis IX of France the knights of Europe answered his call for the Seven Crusade to expel the Muslims from the Holy City of Jerusalem.

From Charlemagne to Robert the Bruce, the warrior kings created a new Europe with a centralized power base and set the stage for the following Age of Absolutism.
1 vol, 320 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-71390 Pullen-Appleby, John ENGLISH SEA POWER 871-1100 AD This work examines English sea power prior to the Norman Conquest, detailed account about the appearance and use of fighting ships, b/w maps and illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 128 pgs 2005 UK, ANGLO-SAXON BOOKS
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1-66642 Saez, Ruben illust by J.L. Serrano Silva LAS CAMPANAS DE ALMANZOR 977-1002 'Osprey' type book with (8) color plates with several figures per plate, many b/w illust/maps, covers the battles/campaigns.1 vol, 80 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-90130 Short, william R. VIKING WEAPONS AND COMBAT TECHNIQUES The author and his colleagues at Hurstwic, a Viking-Age living history group, have reconstructed the various techniques. Copiously illustrated, battle maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 232 pgs 2004 US, WESTHOLME PUBLISHING
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1-90080 Stephenson, I.P. LATE ANGLO-SAXON ARMY, THE (16) pages of color including photos/line drawingsof uniform equipment, b/w photos/illust/drawings.1 vol, 160 pgs 2007 UK, TEMPUS PUBLISHING
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1-200640 Stephenson, Ian VIKING WARFARE Comprehensive study of the weapons and warfare of the Vikings, examining the types and range of weapons and armor found to build a complete picture of the warfare of the period. The quantity and quality of the finds allow us to build a picture of not simply an individual's panoply, but also of army structure and tactics. Alongside this, the artifacts allow us to examine the cultural interaction between the Roman and Barbarian worlds, which, as the finds show, was not a simple one-way process: each side impacted on the other. 46 illustrations (25 in color) plus 16 pages in color.1 vol, 128 pgs 2012 UK, AMBERLEY
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2-211850 Storr, Jim KING ARTHUR'S WARS After months of field work and map study, discusses how the Anglo-Saxons conquered England; county by county and decade by decade. 'King Arthur's Wars' exposes what the landscape and the place names tell us. As a result, we can now know far more about this 'Dark Age'.

What is so special about Essex? Why is Buckinghamshire an odd shape? Why is the legend of King Arthur so special to us? Why don't Cumbrian farmers use English numbers when they count sheep? Why don't we know where Camelot was? Why did the Romano-British stop eating oysters? What does this have to do with Napoleon's Ulm campaign of 1805, or the Prusso-Danish War of 1864? 'King Arthur's Wars' tells that story. Includes 96 figures, maps, and 16pp color illustrations.1 vol, 320 pgs 2019 UK, HELION & COMPANY
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1-222420 Syvanne, Llkka BRITAIN IN THE AGE OF ARTHUR: A Military History Starts with the assumption that King Arthur existed and that Geoffrey of Monmouth's account has preserved details of his career that are based on real events. He then interprets these by using 'common sense' and the perspective of a specialist in late Roman military history to form a probable picture of what really happened during the period (roughly AD 400-550). Includes 50 b/w drawings and diagrams, and 16 pages of plates.

This approach tests the entire literary evidence for the existence of Arthur to see if the supposed events of his career match what is known of the events of the period, the conclusion being that in general they do. Arthur's military career is set in the context of the wider military history of Britain and Europe in this period and along the way describes the nature of armies and warfare of the period.1 vol, 256 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-914147 various VAE VICTIS # 147: La Conquete de la Saxe par Charlemagne Wargame : Lex Saxonum

Lex Saxonum is a two player game that simulates the conquest of Saxony by Charlemagne in the last quarter of the 8th century. One of the players represents the Carolingians of Austrasia, Hesse, Thuringia and West Friesland, the other player controls the different Saxon tribal federations and their Danish and Frisian allies. The goal of Charlemagne is to integrate Saxony into the Carolingian domain, including through terror and exemplary massacres.

Game
* Complexity: 4/10
* Solitaire suitability: 2/10
* Duration: 2 to 3 hours
* Game turn equals one year
* A unit equals a few hundred men

Boardgame Articles
* Thunder in the East and interview auteur
* Hitler's Reich
* Santa Cruz 1797
* Twillight Imperium
* Less than 60 Miles and interview auteur
* Korea and Vietnam Rumor of War
* ASL SK4
* Dog Sector
* AMIR (Para Bellum)

Scenarios
* Advanced Squad Leader - Finlande 1942
* Memory 44 - France 1940
* What a Tanker - Normandie 1944

Miniatures
* DonnyBrook and scenario Guerre de 30 ans
* Oil War
* Presentation comparative des boites Hit the Beach et Fury
* La liberation d'Aubagne 1944 and scenarios Bolt Action
* La Moskowa and scenarios1 vol, 84 pgs 2019 FRANCE, CERIGO EDITIONS
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1-914162 various VAE VICTIS # 162: Basileus II Included Wargames: Basileus II

Basileus II is the sixth module of the game system A la Charge!
* Andrassos 960: Arabs under Sayf al-Dawla vs Byzantines under Leo Phokas in Cappadocia.
* Battle of the Orontes 994: Turks under Manjutakin attacks Byzantines under Michael Bourtzes on 15 September near Apamea.
* Azaz 1030: Byzantines under emperor Romanos III Argyros retreat toward Antioch but is trapped by the Mirdasid army on 10 August 1030.
* Manzikert 1071: On 26 August, the Byzantines clash with the Seljuks near Manzikert, at the eastern edge of the empire, north of Lake Van.
* Zombos Bridge 1074: The Byzantines commanded by Caesar Jean Doukas confront a company of Norman mercenaries commanded by Roussel de Bailleul.

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NEWS: Tank Duel NA; Piacenza; ASL; Race to Moscow; Salerno 1943
BOARDGAMES: Deadly Wood; Waterloo et Bismarck solo; Storm above the Reich; 1942- USS Yorktown; Absolute War; 3rd Winter
FIGURINES: Campagne au Mali; CR Hail Caesar; Art de la Guerre V4 2e partie; Epic Waterloo; CR What a Tanker; Trois regles pour la 3e GM 1re partie; DAK Attack
HOBBY: Jeux d'histoire : jeux aleatories (2)
RULES: Impetus volume 3; Lion Rampant Vikings; Fighting for Mexico; Rapid Fire! Blitzkrieg Battlegames
SCENARIOS: M44; ASL; Next War Poland
ART of WAR: Byzantine Empire 10-11th centuries1 vol, 84 pgs 2022 FRANCE, CERIGO EDITIONS
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1-201190 Venning, Timothy AN ALTERNATIVE HISTORY OF BRITAIN: The Anglo-Saxon Age Explores the various decision points in a fascinating period of British history and the alternative paths that it might have taken. While necessarily speculative, all the scenarios are discussed within the framework of a deep understanding of the major driving forces, tensions and trends that shaped British history and help to shed light upon them. In so doing they help the reader to understand why things panned out as they did, as well as what might have been.

For example, was a reconquest by the native British ever a possibility (under 'Arthur' or someone else)? Which of the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms might have united England sooner and would this have kept the Danes out? And, of course, what if Harold Godwinson had won at Hastings?1 vol, 256 pgs 2013 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-228680 Whitehead, Annie WOMEN OF POWER IN ANGLO-SAXON ENGLAND Hardcover. Explores and restores reputations of remarkable women who ruled, schemed, sought peace, and waged war as warriors. Anglo-Saxon women were prized for their bloodlines - one had such rich blood that it sparked a war - and one was appointed regent of a foreign country.

Includes the wife of Aethelred the Unready, who was an anointed queen and powerful regent, but was also accused of witchcraft and regicide, Aethelflaed, Lady of the Mercians, who was queen in all but name, Eadgifu, wife of Edward the Elder, who influenced the reigns of both her sons, Queen Seaxburh, who ruled Wessex, and Queen Cynethryth, who issued her own coinage.1 vol, 240 pgs 2021 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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2-228680 Whitehead, Annie WOMEN OF POWER IN ANGLO-SAXON ENGLAND Softcover. Explores and restores reputations of remarkable women who ruled, schemed, sought peace, and waged war as warriors. Anglo-Saxon women were prized for their bloodlines - one had such rich blood that it sparked a war - and one was appointed regent of a foreign country.

Includes the wife of Aethelred the Unready, who was an anointed queen and powerful regent, but was also accused of witchcraft and regicide, Aethelflaed, Lady of the Mercians, who was queen in all but name, Eadgifu, wife of Edward the Elder, who influenced the reigns of both her sons, Queen Seaxburh, who ruled Wessex, and Queen Cynethryth, who issued her own coinage.1 vol, 240 pgs 2021 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-972027 Williams, Gareth 027 VIKING WARRIOR vs ANGLO-SAXON WARRIOR: England 865-1066 In the two centuries before the Norman invasion of England, Anglo-Saxon and Viking forces clashed repeatedly in bloody battles across the country. Repeated Viking victories in the 9th century led to their settlement in the north of the country, but the tide of war ebbed and flowed until the final Anglo-Saxon victory before the Norman Conquest.

Using stunning artwork, this book examines in detail three battles between the two deadly foes: Ashdown in 871 which involved the future Alfred the Great; Maldon in 991 where an Anglo-Saxon army sought to counter a renewed Viking threat; and Stamford Bridge in 1066, in which King Harold Godwinesson abandoned his preparations to repel the expected Norman invasion in order to fight off Harald Hard-Counsel of Norway.

Drawing upon historical accounts from both English and Scandinavian sources and from archaeological evidence, Gareth Williams presents a detailed comparison of the weaponry, tactics, strategies and underlying military organization of the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, and considers the developments which took place on both sides in the two centuries of Viking incursions into Anglo-Saxon England.1 vol, 80 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-225940 Wright, Arthur ENGLISH COLLUSION AND THE NORMAN CONQUEST Comprehensive analysis of 11th century warfare as exposed in the record of the Norman Conquest of England. King William I experienced a lifetime of conflict on and off so many battlefields. Examines whether he received an undeserved reputation bestowed on him by clerics ignorant alike of warfare, politics, economics, the secular world, and writing 50 years after events reported to them by doubtful sources. How much of this popular legend was actually created by an avaricious Church?

Was William just a lucky, brutal soldier, or was he instead a gifted English King who could meld cultures and talents? This tale of blood, deceit, ambition, and power politics pieces together the self-interested distortion of events, brutalizing conflict, and strategic concerns by analyzing extensive contemporary evidence.

By 1072, King William should have been secure upon the English throne, so what went wrong? How did a Norman Duke and a few thousand mercenaries take and hold such a wealthy and populous Kingdom? Even in the 'Harrowing of the North', which probably saw the death of tens of thousands, who was really to blame and why did it happen? 1 vol, 224 pgs 2020 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-235710 Wright, Arthur THE BATTLES THAT CREATED ENGLAND 793-1100: How Alfred and His Successors Defeated the Vikings to Unite the Kingdoms Examines how the Saxon kingdoms, which had maintained their independence for generations, were compelled to unite their forces to resist the external threat of the Viking incursions. The kingdoms of East Anglia, Mercia, Northumbria, Kent, Essex, Sussex, and Wessex were gradually welded into one as Wessex grew in strength to become the dominant Saxon kingdom.

From the weak Aethelred to the strong Alfred (rightly deserving the epithet 'Great') to the strong, but equally unfortunate, Harold, this era witnessed brutal hand-to-hand battles in congested melees, which are normally portrayed as unsophisticated but deadly brawls. In reality, the warriors of the era were experienced fighters often displaying sophisticated strategies and deploying complex tactics.

Our principal source, replete with reasonably reliable reportage, is the Anglo-Saxon Chronicles, which are comprehensive in collation though subject to oral distortion and mythological excursions. This narrative does not appear to flow continuously, leaving too much to imagination. However, by creating a complementary matrix of landscapes, topography, and communications, it is possible to provide convincing scenery into which we can fit other archaeological and philological evidence to show how the English nation was formed from the bloody slaughter of battle.1 vol, 256 pgs 2023 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-666100 LA GUERRA DE GRANADA (II): The Siege of Malaga and Reconquest 1488-1492 During the reign of Ferdinand and Isabella, a fleet of Castilian and Aragonese ships under a single command descended on the Malaga coast seeking a conclusion of the long process of reunification in the Iberian peninsula.

The siege of a place like Malaga, whose garrison was reinforced by Muslims arrived from North Africa, required the crusaders to close its port and devote a large army to surround the walled perimeter. The logistics work that led to victory was remarkable and included transportation by land and sea of the essential parts of artillery gunpowder coming aboard ships from Barcelona and Sicily.

The experience gained would be very useful during the harsh siege of Baza, which ended with the first snows of winter 1489. They were also years of raids and skirmishes, including Hernando del Pulgar's night raid in the capital of the Muslim emirate.1 vol, 110 pgs 2014 SPAIN, ALMENA
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1-66687 LA BATALLA DEL SALADO 1340 The Battle of Rio Salado, also known as the Battle of Tarifa (30 October 1340) was a battle of the armies of King Afonso IV of Portugal and King Alfonso XI of Castile against those of sultan Abu al-Hasan Ali of Morocco and Yusuf I of Granada.

After his defeat at the Battle of Teba in 1330, Mohamed IV of Granada sent to Abu Hasan for help in maintaining his survival. Hasan sent a fleet and an army that landed at Algeciras in 1333. These set about helping the Granadan King to capture the Castilian outpost of Gibraltar, which he did after less than two months. They then conducted a limited campaign to reunite these territories to the realm of Granada. Back in Morocco, Abu Hasan amassed his biggest army to undertake an invasion of Castile with the intention of undoing the previous century's Christian advances.

This invasion was a final attempt by the Marinids to set up a power base in the Iberian Peninsula. The Marinids had mobilized a vast army and, after crossing the Strait of Gibraltar and defeating a Christian fleet at Gibraltar, proceeded inland to the Salado River near Tarifa, where they met the Christians.1 vol, 110 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-191040 Abad, Ruben Saez LOS GRANDES ASEDIOS EN LA RECONQUISTA DE LA IBERIA 9x12, covers all the major sieges from Barcelona 800, Toledo 1048, Valcenia 1092 thru Granada 1491. Color illust, photos and maps.1 vol, 206 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-66647 Abad, Ruben Saez LA GUERRA DE LOS DOS PEDROS 1356-1369 The conflict between Castile and Aragon1 vol, 80 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-66680 Abad, Ruben Saez La Batalla de Muret 1213 At the Battle of Muret on 12 September 1213 the Crusading army of Simon IV de Montfort defeated the Catharist, Aragonese and Catalan forces of Peter II of Aragon, at Muret near Toulouse

Simon de Montfort led an army of 870 French Crusaders, along with a small contingent of knights brought by his ally, the viscount of Corbeil. Simon de Montfort's 870 mailed cavalry included 270 knights, making the small force of exceptional quality. King Peter of Aragon had brought 800 to 1,000 Aragonese cavalry, joined by a militia from Toulouse and armies brought by the counts of Comminges and Foix. King Peter of Aragon's combined forces possibly numbered 4000 cavalry, with thirty to forty thousand infantry.

Montfort divided his army into three squadrons, and then led them across the Garonne to meet the Aragonese forces. Peter's ally and brother-in-law, Count Raymond, advised a defensive posture in order to weaken the advancing enemy with bowshot and javelins. Peter rejected this suggestion as unknightly and dishonorable. King Peter rode to the front line, forsaking his royal armor for the plain armor of a common soldier. His army was disorderly and confused. When Montfort's first squadron charged the field, the Aragonese cavalry was crushed and Peter himself was unhorsed. He cried out, 'I am the king!' but was killed regardless. With the realization that their king had been killed, the Aragonese forces broke in panic and fled, pursued by Montfort's Crusaders.1 vol, 110 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-68160 Abels, Richard and Bernard Bachrach editors NORMAN AND THEIR ADVERSARIES AT WAR, THE Collected essays study warfare, armies, weapons and logistics and challenge the manner in which the Normans, Anglo-Saxons, Danes, Welsh and others prepared for & fought war, biblio, index.1 vol, 240 pgs 2002 LONDON, BOYDEL & BREWER
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1-37550 Adams, John Laurence FRIEDRICH THE VICTORIUS 1425-1476 Covers the battles of Pieddershein & Seckenheim in the 1460's, also (24) full color banners, maps.1 vol, 52 pgs 1993 UK, FREEZYWATER PUBLISH'G
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1-962201 anon MEDIEVAL WORLD: Volume 1 Magazine undergoes name change and adds culture to warfare. All subscriptions for Medieval Warfare will continue uninterrupted.

Theme: The Holy Roman Empire in the Late Middle Ages
* The Late Medieval Holy Roman Empire: Imperial Visions and Local Realities
* The Last Knight: The Life and Legacy of Emperor Maximilian I
* Imperial Splendour: Armour and Regalia of the Holy Roman Emperors
* The Battle of Dornach: Swiss Pike Put a Stop to the Swabian War
* The Hussites: Warfare and Reform in Bohemia

Features:
* The Monuments of Artsakh: Documents of History, Culture, and Religion
* Yasuke: An African Samurai in Japan
* Destroyers and Protectors: Early Medieval British Warriors
* Only 194 Dishes to Go: Lunch for the Emperor
* Putting a Ring on It: Magical Rings in Medieval Legend
* Conwy and Harlech: The Welsh Castles of Edward I1 vol, 92 pgs 2022 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARY
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1-962202 anon MEDIEVAL WORLD: Volume 2 Kyivan Rus - the largest kingdom by territory in all of medieval Europe - has a rich history and a vibrant cultural heritage.

Theme: Culture and Conflict in Kyivan Rus

The Medieval Kingdom of Kyivan Rus: Expansive and Well-Connected
The Coinage of Kyivan Rus: Byzantine Models and Local Adaptations
Bookmen, Scribes, and Literates: Writing in Rus Between 1000-1400
The Mongol Campaigns in Rus in 1252: Searching for the Kniaginia
A Cathedral and Its Patron: Yaroslav the Wise and Saint Sophia in Kyiv
Kyivan Rus and the Mongols: Hostility and Accommodation
Protective Warriors: Military Saints from Byzantium to Rus

Features:

Women and Authority in Medieval India: Political, Social, and Military Roles
Exquisite Italian Woodwork: The Art of Medieval Chests
The Strange Tale of Brother Isaac: Holy Fools and the Lives of Medieval Monks
Fragrant and Full of Flavour: Spices in the Middle Ages
Caernarfon and Beaumaris: The Welsh Castles of Edward I, part 41 vol, 92 pgs 2022 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARY
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1-962203 anon MEDIEVAL WORLD: Volume 3 Theme: Medieval Women in Charge

Queenship and Power: The Roles of Royal Women in the Global Middle Ages
The Superstar of Baghdad: A Tale of Singing, Sexuality, and Slavery
The Killer and the Queen: Two Women Warriors of Medieval Japan
Women in the Military Orders: Templars, Hospitallers, and Teutonic Knights
Anna Porphyrogenita: A Byzantine Empress at the Russian Court
Memorializing Margaret Holland: A Strategic and Visual Display of Identity
Eleonora and Beatrice of Aragon: Princesses of Diplomacy in the Late Middle Ages

Features:
The Bristol Rebellion, 1312-1316: From Dispute to Uprising
Showing Your Colours: Royal Equestrian Heraldry
Christian Shoots, Pagan Roots: The Green Man in Medieval England
Medieval Legends and Modern Myths: Manipulating History in Communist Romania
On a Sea of Blood: The Battle of Hjorungavagr
The Lady of the Manor: In the Service of the Household
All that Glisters... Gold: 50 Spectacular Manuscripts from Around the World1 vol, 92 pgs 2022 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-962204 anon MEDIEVAL WORLD: Volume 4 Theme: Fighting for Towns and Communities
* Citizens in Arms: An Urban Take on Medieval Armies
* The Night Watch: Night-Time Quiet in the Medieval Town
* Commoners Against Nobles: The French Jacquerie of 1358
* Martial Experts: Members of the Clergy and Martial Activities
* Brothers in Arms: Fribourg's Armed Companies

Features:
* Encountering Sainte Foy: Experiencing a Renowned Reliquary
* Livery Badges: Tactile English Heraldry
* Keeping Up Your Castle: Exploring the Medieval Pipe Rolls, 1154-1216
* Living On The Edge: One Viking Woman's Epic Journey
* Hostility and Fraternity: Besieged and Besiegers During the Crusades
* Margaret of Anjou: 'A grete and strong labourid woman'
* Legendary Weapons: A Few Famous Swords from Medieval Myth and Legend
* Showing Off at Dinner: Spectacular Banquet Dishes
* Medieval Magical Powers: The Good, the Bad, and the Magic
* Across time, space, and media - Feminine Power: The divine to the demonic1 vol, 92 pgs 2023 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-962205 anon MEDIEVAL WORLD: Volume 5 Theme: Medieval Sicily
* Children of Normans' in Medieval Sicily: Blended in a Complex Land
* Sicilian Battleground: The Arabs and Byzantines Clash (827-902)
* Roger II of Sicily: A Self-made Medieval Monarch
* Medieval Coins of Sicily: Norman, Byzantine, and Islamic Models
* From Soil to Scaffold: Medieval Painted Ceilings in Sicily
* Sicily Through the Centuries: Destruction, Change, and Renewal

Features:
* The King at the Walls: The 1264 Battle of Northampton
* A Brief History of Heraldry: Why is it everywhere?
* The Colour of Chivalry: The Transformation of Maurice
* Eleanor of Aquitaine: Medieval Ruler, Rebel, and Renegade
* The Bombard and the Book: Cultural Impact of Gunpowder Artillery in 15th-century Naples
* The Best of Two Worlds: Medieval Sicily's Culinary History
* Barlaam and Josaphat: How Buddha Became a Christian Holy Man
* Crucible of Creativity: A Trip to Toulouse at the new Musee de Cluny1 vol, 92 pgs 2023 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-962206 anon MEDIEVAL WORLD: Volume 6 Theme: The World of Louis IX
* The Most Christian King: The World of Louis IX
* Disaster in the Delta: Louis' Seventh Crusade
* Louis and the Mongols: Eurasian Geopolitics and the Tides of War and Diplomacy
* Louis IX's Large Family: Powerful Women of the Capetian Court
* Blanche of Castile: The Mother of Louis IX

Features:
* Bloody Waters: The Imjin War at Sea, 1592-1598
* Heraldic Roots: Origins and Early Development
* Wawel Hill: The Real House of the Dragon
* A Stately Edifice of Large Extent: Glasgow's Medieval Cathedral
* Aethelred Versus Cnut: The English Campaigns of 1014
* Blanc Manger: Chicken Pudding Anyone?
* Dracula's Men: The Equipment and Tactics of Wallachian Soldiers1 vol, 92 pgs 2023 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-219470 Archobold KNIGHTS OF AGINCOURT: A Roll of Honour The Battle of Agincourt was a major turning point during the Hundred Years War. England's victory against the numerically superior French army was totally unexpected. It crippled the French army and began a period of military success for the English. In this book the author has researched countless references and compiled a full colour armorial of as many of the known combatants from both sides. This colourful and useful reference includes 159 English and 324 French heraldic Coats of Arms.1 vol, 60 pgs 2019 UK, REDCREST PUBLICATIONS
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1-65770 Armstrong, Pete SIEGE OF CAERLAVEROCK 1300, THE A5, details of the Heraldry, Armour and Knightsbrief account of the battles, (6) pgs heraldricshield patterns in color, many b/w shield drawings1 vol, 32 pgs 2001 CUMRIA, BORDER MINIATURES
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1-65780 Armstrong, Pete BATTLE OF BANNOCKBURN, THE: June 1314 A5, details of the Heraldry, Armour and Knightsbrief account of the battles, (10) pgs heraldricshield patterns in color, many b/w shield drawings1 vol, 56 pgs 2001 CUMRIA, BORDER MINIATURES
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1-65790 Armstrong, Pete BATTLE OF DUPPLIN MOOR, THE:1332 A5, details of the Heraldry, Armour and Knightsbrief account of the battles, (6) pgs heraldricshield patterns in color, many b/w shield drawings1 vol, 48 pgs 2001 CUMRIA, BORDER MINIATURES
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1-45940 Ayton, Andrew KNIGHTS AND WARHORSES Military service and the English aristocracy under Edward III, the author focuses on documents which offer detailed lists of men-at-arms and their war-horses, biblio, index.1 vol, 311 pgs 1997 LONDON, BOYDELL & BREWER
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1-76830 Ayton, Andrew BATTLE OF CRECY, 1346 The first ever large-scale study of Crecy and the campaign in Normandy and Ponthieu, it offers new analyses and interpretations of all aspects, b/w illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 400 pgs 2005 UK, BOYDELL & BREWER
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2-76830 Ayton, Andrew BATTLE OF CRECY, 1346 The first ever large-scale study of Crecy and the campaign in Normandy and Ponthieu, it offers new analyses and interpretations of all aspects, b/w illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 400 pgs 2007 UK, BOYDELL & BREWER
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1-53840 Ayton, Andrew and Price, J.L. editors MEDIEVAL MILITARY REVOLUTION State, Society and Military Change in MedievalEurope, nine compelling essays by well-knownmedieval authorities, chpt. notes/biblio, index.1 vol, 208 pgs 1998 LONDON, I.B. TAURIS
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1-202610 Bachrach, David S WARFARE IN TENTH-CENTURY GERMANY Over the course of half a century, the first two kings of the Saxon dynasty, Henry I (919-936) and Otto I (936-973), waged war across the length and breadth of Europe. Ottonian armies campaigned from the banks of the Oder in the east to the Seine in the west, and from the shores of the Baltic Sea in the north, to the Adriatic and Mediterranean in the south.

In the course of scores of military operations, accompanied by diligent diplomatic efforts, Henry and Otto recreated the empire of Charlemagne, and established themselves as the hegemonic rulers in Western Europe.

This book shows how Henry I and Otto I achieved this remarkable feat, and provides a comprehensive analysis of the organization, training, morale, tactics, and strategy of Ottonian armies over a long half century. Drawing on a vast array of sources, including exceptionally important information developed through archaeological excavations, it demonstrates that the Ottonian kings commanded very large armies in military operations that focused primarily on the capture of fortifications, including many fortress cities of Roman origin.

This long-term military success shows that Henry I and Otto I, building upon the inheritance of their Carolingian predecessors, and ultimately that of the late Roman empire, possessed an extensive and well-organized administration, and indeed, bureaucracy, which mobilized the resources that were necessary for the successful conduct of war.1 vol, 0 pgs 2012 US, BOYDEL & BREWER
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2-202610 Bachrach, David S WARFARE IN TENTH-CENTURY GERMANY Over the course of half a century, the first two kings of the Saxon dynasty, Henry I (919-936) and Otto I (936-973), waged war across the length and breadth of Europe. Ottonian armies campaigned from the banks of the Oder in the east to the Seine in the west, and from the shores of the Baltic Sea in the north, to the Adriatic and Mediterranean in the south.

In the course of scores of military operations, accompanied by diligent diplomatic efforts, Henry and Otto recreated the empire of Charlemagne, and established themselves as the hegemonic rulers in Western Europe.

This book shows how Henry I and Otto I achieved this remarkable feat, and provides a comprehensive analysis of the organization, training, morale, tactics, and strategy of Ottonian armies over a long half century. Drawing on a vast array of sources, including exceptionally important information developed through archaeological excavations, it demonstrates that the Ottonian kings commanded very large armies in military operations that focused primarily on the capture of fortifications, including many fortress cities of Roman origin.

This long-term military success shows that Henry I and Otto I, building upon the inheritance of their Carolingian predecessors, and ultimately that of the late Roman empire, possessed an extensive and well-organized administration, and indeed, bureaucracy, which mobilized the resources that were necessary for the successful conduct of war.1 vol, 0 pgs 2014 US, BOYDEL & BREWER
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1-227300 Baillie-Hislop, Malcolm CASTLE BUILDERS: Approaches to Castle Design and Construction in the Middle Ages General introduction castle design and construction, starting with the personalities (architects and craftsmen) behind their creation, the techniques they employed, and how style and technology was disseminated with both a thematic and a chronological approach. Themes include earth, timber and stone construction techniques, the evolution of the great tower, the development of military engineering, the progression of domestic accommodation, and the degree to which aesthetics contributed to castle design. Includes 150 color Illustrations. 1 vol, 272 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-209030 Baker, Darren WITH ALL FOR ALL: The Life of Simon de Montfort Like his crusading father before him, Simon de Montfort's combination of charisma, determination and fearlessness, reinforced by a wife with similar qualities, made him one of the greatest men of his age. This biography follows his life from his birth and upbringing in France until his defeat and death at the hands of the future Edward I. The pivotal year was 1264, when Montfort captured Henry III in battle, established a constitutional monarchy and, in the act he is most famous for, revolutionized the representation of Parliament, the future Commons. While calling him the founder of that institution begs too much, Montfort recognized and cultivated a new awakening in national identity and political awareness not seen since before the Norman Conquest two centuries earlier.

Henry's long reign of fifty-six years saw many changes taking place in England and on the Continent, most strikingly the rise of humanism and power politics, and Montfort's entree to the courts of Paris and Rome was instrumental in his rebellion against the king. Not for another four hundred years, until the advent of Oliver Cromwell, would England see a revolution led by a figure of comparable stature.1 vol, 336 pgs 2015 UK, AMBERLEY
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1-226210 Baker, Darren CRUSADERS AND REVOLUTIONARIES: De Monfort One of the families that dominated the thirteenth century were the de Montforts. They arose in France, in a hamlet close to Paris, and grew to prominence under the crusading fervor of that time, taking them from leadership in the Albigensian wars to lordships around the Mediterranean. They marry into the English aristocracy, join the crusade to the Holy Land, then another crusade in the south of France against the Cathars. 30 color illustrations

The controversial stewardship of Simon de Montfort (V) in that conflict is explored in depth. It is his son Simon de Montfort (VI) who is perhaps best known. His rebellion against Henry III of England ultimately establishes the first parliamentary state in Europe.

The decline of the family begins with Simon's defeat and death at Evesham in 1265. Initially they revive their fortunes under the new king of Sicily, but they scandalize Europe with a vengeful political murder. By this time it is the twilight of the crusades era and the remaining de Montforts either perish or are expelled. Eleanor de Montfort, the last Princess of Wales, dies in childbirth and her daughter is raised as a nun.1 vol, 240 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-223940 Ballard, Richard England, France and Aquitaine - From Victory to Defeat in the Hundred Years War This is a narrative history of England and France during the Hundred Years War, from the triumphs of Henry V to the defeat of the English and loss of Gascony and Bordeaux - a huge blow to English prestige and economic interest.

This is a military history with technical detail, linked to high politics, courtly intrigue, dynastic ambition, and economic interest (wine trade and Bordeaux). The story revolves around the death of two Kings, Henry V of England, soon after his military triumphs, and Charles VI of France, in 1422. Both had historic claims to the 'French fiefs'. Henry was succeeded by Richard II, and Charles was succeeded by Charles VII. The contrast could hardly have been greater between Richard, a diffident, scholarly and religious figure, in an age when kings were expected to be aggressive leaders and military commanders; and Charles - an able politician, soldier and, in modern parlance, a 'hard man', who embodied the 15th century concept of kingship.

Intermittent but constant warfare continued until English defeat in 1476 and the loss of Gascony and Bordeaux, and the Peace of Picquigny brought to an end a decisive episode in the Hundred Years War, foreshadowing England's future total withdrawal from France.
1 vol, 256 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-193210 Barratt, John War for the Throne: The Battle of Shrewsbury 1403 Henry IV, who had overthrown and probably murdered his predecessor Richard II, fought a protracted and bloody campaign against the most powerful nobles in the land. This war is the subject of John Barratt's gripping study.

The Percy family, the 'Kings of the North', and their most famous leader Sir Henry Percy -- 'Hotspur', whose fiery nature and military prowess were immortalized by Shakespeare -- stood out against Henry's rule. And the beleaguered king also had to contend with a range of other unrelenting opponents, among them Owain Glyn Dwr, who led the Welsh revolt against English supremacy.

In this graphic account of the first, deeply troubled years of Henry IV's reign, John Barratt concentrates on the warfare, in particular on the set piece pitched battles fought at Homildon Hill, Pilleth and Shrewsbury. His story brings to life the embittered politics and the personal and family enmities that gave rise to armed conflict. And he describes in vivid detail the tactics and fighting methods of the day, which were dominated by the devastating power of the English longbow.1 vol, 160 pgs 2010 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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1-84860 Bell, Graham ROBERT THE BRUCE'S FORGOTTEN VICTORY:Bryland 1322 October 1322, the North Yorkshire Dales saw what some consider a worse humiliation than Bannockburn. Some 3000 Scots nearly captured Edward II and his Queen, b/w illust/maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 128 pgs 2006 UK, TEMPUS PUBLICATIONS
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1-227620 Bennett Connolly, Sharon DEFENDERS OF THE NORMAN CROWN: Rise and Fall of the Warenne Earls of Surrey Tells the fascinating story of the Warenne dynasty, of the successes and failures of one of the most powerful families in England, from its origins in Normandy, through the Conquest, Magna Carta, the wars and marriages that led to its ultimate demise in the reign of Edward III. Includes 20 color illustrations and plates.

In the reign of Edward I, when asked Quo Warranto - by what warrant he held his lands - John de Warenne, the 6th earl of Surrey, is said to have drawn a rusty sword, claiming 'My ancestors came with William the Bastard, and conquered their lands with the sword, and I will defend them with the sword against anyone wishing to seize them'.

John's ancestor, William de Warenne, 1st Earl of Surrey, fought for William the Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. He was rewarded with enough land to make him one of the richest men of all time. In his search for a royal bride, the 2nd earl kidnapped the wife of a fellow baron. The 3rd earl died on crusade, fighting for his royal cousin, Louis VII of France.

For three centuries, the Warennes were at the heart of English politics at the highest level, until one unhappy marriage brought an end to the dynasty. The family moved in the highest circles, married into royalty and were not immune to scandal.1 vol, 288 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-914021G Beym Fredricc VAE VICTUS BOARD GAME # 21: Avec Honneur et Panache Volume 1 RETHEL 1650: 15 December 1650. With Mazarin having imprisoned the Prince of Conde at the beginning of the year for fear of his growing influence, the troops supporting the Prince rallied behind Turenne who had recently joined Fronde's side. Turenne operated in the northeast of France to join the troops of the Duc de Lorraine and the Spanish with hopes of regaining control of all the fortresses acquired in Conde's cause.

Sensing the danger of having such a great captain against him, Mazarin entrusted the command of the armies of Flanders and Champagne to the Comte de Plessis-Praslin (meanwhile beginning secret negotiations with the other camp). Plessis-Praslin lay siege to Rethel and, despite having given his word, the governor of Rethel surrendered a few days before Turenne's arrival. The commander of the Frondeur army was therefore required to combat the entire Royalist army.

After his defeat (which would be the last one), Turenne joined the king's camp in exchange for amnesty, a few titles and, most importantly, the command of the French armies. He would be a loyal servant of the king until his death on the battlefield 25 years later.

THE DUNES 1658: 14 June 1658, The alliances had evolved since the end of the Thirty Years' War. The Lorraine soldiers had gone over to the French camp after their duke was imprisoned by the Spanish. Mazarin convinced King Louis XIV to sign a military alliance with Cromwell who sent a strong English contingency to the continent, thereby forcing King Charles II and Princes James and Henry to join the Spanish with their meager troops. Exiled with those loyal to him for nearly six years, Conde was also on the side of Juan of Austria, the commander in chief of the Spanish forces.

When Turenne lay siege to the fortress of Dunkirk, Juan of Austria decided to give battle right away. As a result of this French victory, the Treaty of the Pyrenees and other related agreements were signed, putting an end to the Franco-Spanish War, to some extent the Fronde, and the English Civil War. The sun of Louis XIV could begin to shine.

The game includes: Two 59 x 41 cm maps (one sheet back printed); 270 double-sided, pre-cut counters and markers; A book of rules and scenarios; A color player aid1 vol, 24 pgs 2018 FRANCE, CERIGO EDITIONS
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1-55250 Bhakari, S.K. INDIAN WARFARE In deapth study of all aspects of ancient/medievalIndian warfare, river crossings, mixed arms forcesdeployment, tactics, strategy, b/w illust, biblio.1 vol, 230 pgs 1981 NEW DEHLI, MUNSHIRAM PUB
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1-74040 Birkenmeier, John W. DEVELOPMENT OF THE KOMNENIAN ARMY 1081-1180, THE Author examines the ethnic composition, finacialsupport & strategic implementation of theByzantine Army during the 11th & 12th centuries,b/w maps, notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 266 pgs 2002 LEIDEN, BRILL PUBLISHERS
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1-78050 Black, Bob SAMOGITIANS, SWORD BROTHERS & THE BATTLE OF SAULE General background for the Northern Crusades in, and specific details of Saule in 1236, b/w drawings depicting participants, weapons, flags and maps.1 vol, 40 pgs 2005 UK, FREEZYWATER PUBS
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1-88620 Braconnier, Julien & Philippe Ghisolfo & Yann Kerv FRENCH KNIGHT OF THE XIIITH CENTURY A day-by-day, year-by-year account of a traces the life of an imaginary young man as he enters into manhood and becomes a French Knight. B/w & color illust/drawings.1 vol, 216 pgs 2008 FRANCE, HISTOIRE & COLLEC
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1-45860 Bradbury, Jim MEDIEVAL ARCHER A study of the archer & his weapons from the 11th to the 15th century, focus on military tactics, also explores the archer's position in society, (60) b/w illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 208 pgs 1996 LONDON, BOYDELL & BREWER
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1-56550 Bradbury, Jim MEDIEVAL SIEGE, THE In medieval warfare, the siege predominated: for every battle, there were hundreds of sieges. Yet the rich and vivid history of siege warfare has been consistently neglected.
Jim Bradbury's panoramic survey takes the history of siege warfare in Europe from the late Roman Empire to the 16th century, and includes sieges in Byzantium, Eastern Europe and the areas affected by the Crusades. Within this broad sweep of time and place, he finds, not that enormous changes occurred, which might have been expected, but that the rules and methods of siege warfare remained remarkably constant.

His narrative of the main events of siege warfare includes adetailed study of some of the major sieges -Constantinople and Chateau-Gaillard, among others - and also presents evidence relating to the development of siege weapons and siege warfare.
A history of sieges necessarily brings the people caught up in them, besieger and besieged, clearly before the reader; stories from chronicles and letters of danger, famine, endurance and heroism reach out with an immediacy that provides a powerful human context for this study.1 vol, 378 pgs 1998 UK, BOYDEL & BREWER
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1-230560 Brondarbit, Alexander SOLDIER, REBEL, TRAITOR: John, Lord Wenlock and the Wars of the Roses Biography of John Wenlock, first Lord Wenlock, who was a leading diplomat, courtier, and soldier during the Wars of the Roses. Labeled the 'Prince of Turncoats' because of his frequent changes of allegiance, his remarkable career offers us a fascinating insight into one of the most turbulent periods in English medieval history. Wenlock is a major figure in his own right and records in vivid detail how this shrewd nobleman navigated his way through the brutal conflicts of his times.

Wenlock served in Henry V's military campaigns in France in the 1420s before moving on to a career in the royal households of Henry VI, Margaret of Anjou, and Edward IV. As a diplomat, he led multiple embassies to Burgundy and France and, in addition to the kings he served, he was closely connected with other notable figures of the age such as Richard Neville, earl of Warwick. But Wenlock's speciality was on the battlefield - he took part in many raids, skirmishes, sieges, and three major battles -- including the Battle of Tewkesbury in 1471 where he lost his life.1 vol, 224 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-83650 Brown, Chris WILLIAM WALLACE: The True Story of Braveheart The author cuts through the 'Victorian' myths to produce a fine biography of this younger son of a country Knight; both color and b/w photos/illust, b/w maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 288 pgs 2005 UK, TEMPUS PUBLISHING
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1-84870 Brown, Chris SECOND SCOTTISH WARS OF INDEPENDENCE, THE Scottish Independence wasn't won by Bruce, it took his son David II to finally wrest victory after three major defeats Duppin Muir, Halidon Hill and Neville's Cross, b/w illust/maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 300 pgs 2006 UK, TEMPUS PUBLICATIONS
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1-78470 Brown, Gordon S. NORMAN CONQUEST OF SOUTHERN ITALY & SICILY This work focuses on the Tancred of Hauteville;maps, appendices, biblio, index1 vol, 222 pgs 2003 US, McFARLAND & COMPANY
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1-33670 Burns, Thomas HISTORY OF THE OSTROGOTHS Detailed study of the Ostrogoths from their first contacts with the Romans to the end of their kingdom in Italy 554AD, chapter notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 320 pgs 1984 BLOOMINTON, INDIANA UNIV
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1-972016 Campbell, David 016 TEMPLAR KNIGHT vs MAMLUK WARRIOR 1218-50 Step into the violent world of the 13th century, where the European states of the Levant battled with Muslim powers for control of Jerusalem. At the cutting edge of the conflict were the elite fighting men of the Crusader and Egyptian armies -- the Knights Templar and Mamluk warriors, respectively.

The Knights Templar were the most famous and formidable of all the Western Christian military orders, whilst the Mamluks were a slave caste whose fighting prowess had elevated them to the point of holding real political clout, threatening their Ayyubid masters who relied on them so desperately for military success.

This book draws on the latest research to tell the story of three key engagements from the Fifth Crusade to the Seventh Crusade. It reveals the extraordinary ferocity with which these holy wars were fought, and how the combats between Knights Templar and Mamluk warriors came to shape the political future of the region. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-972024 Campbell, David 024 LONGBOWMEN vs CROSSBOWMEN: Hundred Years' War 1337-60 For centuries, the crossbow had played a key role on the battlefields of continental Europe, with mercenaries from Genoa and Brabant in particular filling the ranks of the French army. Yet on the outbreak of the Hundred Years' War, they came up against a more powerful foe. To master the English longbow was a labor of years, requiring far greater skill to use than the crossbow, but it was much more flexible and formidable, striking fear into the French and their allies.

This study examines three battles - Sluys (1340), Crecy (1346) and Poitiers (1356) - and shows how the use of the longbow allowed England's armies to inflict crushing defeats on numerically superior forces. The longbow changed the shape of war, becoming the defining weapon of the age and wreaking havoc upon the French armies that would face it. Featuring full-color artwork, this is the engrossing story of the first clashes between the English longbowmen and the crossbowmen of the French king on the bloody battlefields of the Hundred Years' War.1 vol, 80 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-70460 Canaccini, Federico GLI EROI SI CAMPALDINO 1289 8.5x11, battlemaps, color uniform plates.1 vol, 80 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-66695 Canales, Francisco NAJERA 1367: Castilian Civil War The Battle of Najera, also known as the Battle of Navarrete, was fought on 3 April 1367 between an Anglo-Gascon army and Franco-Castilian forces near Najera, in the province of La Rioja, Castile. The English were led by Edward, the Black Prince, and John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster, allied with Peter of Castile (sometimes called Peter the Cruel) against his brother Henry of Trastamara (Spanish: Enrique II).

Peter and Henry had been in armed conflict, the Castilian Civil War, for some time before the intervention of foreign powers was sought. Peter begged assistance from the Black Prince in Bordeaux to restore him to his throne. James IV of Majorca also agreed to support Peter.

With 24,000 men, the Anglo-Gascon army marched south from Aquitaine and crossed the river Ebro at Logrono. They took control of the fortified village of Navarrete and continued towards Najera to face Henry's Franco-Castilian army, the latter's strength being 60,000. Despite the large size of his army, Henry's commander, Bertrand du Guesclin, was later reported to have been reluctant to face the English in a pitched battle, but he was overruled.

The battle began with the English longbowmen gaining dominance over the French archers. Then, the English vanguard, led by Sir John Chandos and the Duke of Lancaster, attacked the French mercenaries commanded by Du Guesclin and Arnoul D'Audrehem.

The Castilian cavalry, under heavy arrow fire from the English longbowmen, fled early, leaving Henry's battle exposed to attack from the mounted English. The Franco-Castilian army disintegrated and retreated, pursued by the English, back to the bank of the river Najerilla. Du Guesclin was captured, but Henry escaped and fled.

Peter and the English completely routed Henry and the French, inflicting heavy losses. Unlike at other battles of the Hundred Years' War, at Najera it was the English who were attacking dismounted French troops. As with many other battles of the period, the English longbow proved a significant advantage. However, the battle was of dubious long-term significance as Peter and the Black Prince fell out over money, and Peter was not able to maintain his rule for long without foreign support.1 vol, 110 pgs 2014 SPAIN, ALMENA
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1-235640 Carey, Brian WARFARE IN THE AGE OF CRUSADES: The Latin East Explores in fascinating detail the key campaigns, battles, and sieges that shaped the crusading period of the Middle Ages, giving special attention to military technologies, tactics, and strategies. Covers key personalities and political factors, including the role of papal monarchy in initiating the crusading expeditions, the relationship between Catholic Europe and the Byzantine Empire, the role of the religious military orders, and Islamic and Mongol military capabilities. Includes 50 illustrations and maps.

Chapters are devoted to each of the four major crusades to the Levant and an analysis of the Islamic response. The rise of the Mamluks in Egypt, with their innovative military organization, is covered, as are the failed Egyptian and Tunisian campaigns. The concluding chapters describe the Mongol campaigns in the Levant, the Mamluk response, and the final siege of Acre in 1291.

Features regional, strategic and multi-phase tactical maps that illuminate the narrative and provide a valuable resource for students, historians and wargamers alike.1 vol, 272 pgs 2023 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-197850 Carey, Brian Todd and Joshua B Allfree and John Cairns MANZIKERT 1071 In August 1071, the Byzantine Emperor Romanus IV Diogenese led out a powerful army in an attempt to roll back Seljuk Turkish incursions into the Anatolian heartland of the Empire. Outmaneuvered by the Turkish sultan, Alp Arslan, Romanus was forced to give battle with only half his troops near Manzikert. By the end of that fateful day much of the Byzantine army was dead, the rest scattered in flight and the Emperor himself a captive.

As a result, the Anatolian heart was torn out of the empire and it was critically weakened, while Turkish power expanded rapidly, eventually leading to Byzantine appeals for help from Western Europe, prompting the First Crusade. This book sets the battle in the context of the military history of the Byzantine Empire and the Islamic World (Arab and Seljuk Turkish) up to the pivotal engagement at Manzikert in 1071, with special emphasis on the origins, course and outcome of this battle. The composition, weapons and tactics of the very different opposing armies are analyzed.

The final chapter is dedicated to assessing the impact of Manzikert on the Byzantine Empire's strategic position in Anatolia and to the battle's role as a causus belli for the Crusades. Dozens of maps and battle diagrams support the clear text.

6 x 9, 8 pages b/w plates, 100 maps and battle diagrams1 vol, 224 pgs 2012 UK, PEN & SWORD
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2-197850 Carey, Brian Todd and Joshua B Allfree and John Cairns MANZIKERT 1071 In August 1071, the Byzantine Emperor Romanus IV Diogenese led out a powerful army in an attempt to roll back Seljuk Turkish incursions into the Anatolian heartland of the Empire. Outmaneuvered by the Turkish sultan, Alp Arslan, Romanus was forced to give battle with only half his troops near Manzikert. By the end of that fateful day much of the Byzantine army was dead, the rest scattered in flight and the Emperor himself a captive.

As a result, the Anatolian heart was torn out of the empire and it was critically weakened, while Turkish power expanded rapidly, eventually leading to Byzantine appeals for help from Western Europe, prompting the First Crusade. This book sets the battle in the context of the military history of the Byzantine Empire and the Islamic World (Arab and Seljuk Turkish) up to the pivotal engagement at Manzikert in 1071, with special emphasis on the origins, course and outcome of this battle. The composition, weapons and tactics of the very different opposing armies are analyzed.

The final chapter is dedicated to assessing the impact of Manzikert on the Byzantine Empire's strategic position in Anatolia and to the battle's role as a causus belli for the Crusades. Dozens of maps and battle diagrams support the clear text.

6 x 9, 8 pages b/w plates, 100 maps and battle diagrams1 vol, 224 pgs 2012 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-235060 Carradice, Phil ROBERT THE BRUCE: Scotland's True Braveheart Detailed account of the life and times of the Scottish hero and monarch. It covers his life from childhood to death against the era's political, social and military life of Scotland. He was a ruthless, cunning warrior, a man of his times, dedicated to what he saw as his mission in life. Flawed he may have been, but he was also a great King, a worthy warrior, and a man who deserves to emerge from the shadow of William Wallace - a position to which he has been relegated ever since the film Braveheart.

Examines the relationship between The Bruce and people like Edward I and Edward II of England, William Wallace, and the other contenders for the Scottish crown. Chronological account of how The Bruce clawed his way to power, his struggles and battles and his eventual victory which gave Scotland independence and freedom from an acquisitive and warlike neighbor. Looks in detail at the murder of John Comyn, of which The Bruce stood accused, and the political ramifications of the killing.1 vol, 200 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-37600 Chambers, James DEVIL'S HORSEMEN, THE:Mongol Invasion of Europe Examination of the origin, tactics & training, b/w maps/illust, index, biblio.1 vol, 200 pgs 2003 EDISON, BOOK SALES INC
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1-195870 Charton, Brice LES CHAVALIERS TEUTONIQUES This work presents a history of the Teutonic Order during the Middle Ages, its creation, its role in the Holy Land and along the coast of the Baltic Sea, and its expansion into Prussia and the Baltic countries, where the 'Porte-Glaives' knights continued the order. Les Chevaliers Teutoniques includes an extensive and rich collection of illustrations covering documents, weaponry, and castles of the Order, along with maps and magnificent contemporary color photos of several of the castles, particularly Marienburg. The Battle of Tannenberg/Grunwald is also presented with exceptional photos of its reenactment for the 150th anniversary of the battle.
1 vol, 96 pgs 2011 FRANCE, HEIMDAL
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1-1947501 Christini, Luca S. The Battle of Tannenberg-Grunwald 1410: The Teutonic Knights' Grave Tannenberg was the first battle won against the Order. The great battle has two names for a reason. The place where the battle took place is called 'hill of the firs' (Tannenberg in German language), but around it there was a forest of low trees, 'the green forest' (in German dialect Grunwald) and a village called Grunfeld.

The battle was described in a 'Chronica Conflictus' contained in 'Rerum scriptores Prussicarum' and 'Historiae Poloniae' by the Polish priest Jan Dlugosz, whose father directly participated in the battle, and who interviewed many other known survivors.

At the beginning of the battle, the Knights were able to destroy the right of the Lithuanians, but later had to fall back. When their brave Grand Master Ulrich von Jungingen was killed in the center of the mixture, then the battle was finally lost. The Teutonic lost at least 20,000 soldiers and 200 knights including the Grand Commander Conrad von Liechtenstein, Marshal Friedrich von Wallenrod, and many commanders and officers, while the Polish-Lithuanian army suffered 13,000 casualties dead and wounded.

The ultimate goal was the headquarters of the Grand Master of the Castle Marienburg (Malbork in Polish) and this fortress was taken on July 25, 16 days after the battle of Tannenberg.

Includes eight full-color pages, with many b/w illustrations and maps. Italian text, but English captions to images. All color plates have full English translations.1 vol, 68 pgs 2020 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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1-228720 Cocke, John MEDIEVAL BATTLE & TOURNAMENT STANDARDS Large format, full color paperback contains nearly 200 standards. The standards within the pages were researched during the period 1530 to 1550 by the Lancaster Herald John Cocke. His heraldic artist is unknown, however some say he was probably Irish. The drawings cover the period covering the 14th century through to the middle of the 16th century. The drawing were created in black and white by the artist, and the intended colors that was intended to followed were written in heraldic script, probably by Cocke.1 vol, 105 pgs 2021 UK
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1-236590 Cohen, David BATTLES OF THE WARS OF THE ROSES Starting with an overview of the Wars of the Roses' politics and events that culminated in the war between the houses of Lancaster and York. This new history focuses on the 17 battles that took place around the country between 1455 and 1487. It considers the causes, course and result of each battle, beginning with the first battle of St Albans on 22 May 1455, which was won by the Yorkist faction lead by Richard, Duke of York.

The battle of Towton on 29 March 1461 was the bloodiest ever known on English soil and the victory there of the first Yorkist King Edward IV is described here in vivid detail. The battle of Tewkesbury on 4 May 1471 saw the death of Edward Prince of Wales, the last male heir of the Lancastrians, and the subsequent murder of King Henry VI at the Tower of London. The defeat and death of King Richard III at the battle of Bosworth on 22 August 1485 marked the end of the Plantagenet dynasty. The last battle of the Wars of the Roses was at East Stoke on 16 June 1487 where the first Tudor King Henry VII crushed the Yorkist revolt.

The final chapter of the book is devoted to the mystery of the Princes in the Tower, who disappeared at the Tower of London during the reign of King Richard III in 1483, and the suspects to their likely murders. Written with the most up-to-date archaeological and documentary research, and including many images of the main protagonists, battle sites, maps and genealogical charts.1 vol, 240 pgs 2023 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-224120 Constable, Giles How to Defeat the Saracens The fall of the crusader-controlled city of Acre to the Muslims in 1291 inspired many schemes for crusades to recover Jerusalem and its environs. One of these proposals is How to Defeat the Saracens, written around 1317 by William of Adam, a Dominican who traveled extensively in the eastern Mediterranean, Persia, and parts of India. The treatise, poorly known even among specialists, presents a five-pronged plan for retaking the Holy Land. In particular, it focuses on cutting off economic and military support for Egypt. William's personal experience in the lands he describes comes through, for example, when he recollects his encounters in Persia with a captive Greek woman whose child he baptized, and in India with a lapsed Christian who said that God had abandoned him.

In this volume Giles Constable provides a critical edition of the Latin text and a facing English translation. Extensive notes, produced in collaboration with other experts, guide the reader through the political, geographical, economic, military, and historical context of this fascinating work.
1 vol, 152 pgs 2018 US, DUMBARTON OAKS
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1-45950 Corfis, Ivy and Wolfe, Michael MEDIEVAL CITY UNDER SIEGE,THE Study of evolution of siege tactics up to the gun-powder era, covers both offensive & defensive, the logistics of specific sieges from the Byzantium, Europe & the Latin East, b/w illust, biblio.1 vol, 302 pgs 1999 UK, BOYDEL & BREWER
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1-25351 Covney, Thomas HERALDIC BANNERS OF THE WARS OF THE ROSES:VOL 1 Three volume set that lists the vast majority of nobles/knights and their heraldic banners, this volume has 200 listings, (96) color illust, index of names for the counties of ANGLESEY to HAMPSHIRE1 vol, 4 pgs 1996 UK, FREEZYWATER PUBLISH'G
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1-25352 Covney, Thomas HERALDIC BANNERS OF THE WARS OF THE ROSES:VOL 2 Three volume set that lists the vast majority of nobles/knights and their heraldic banners, this volume has 200 listings, (96) color illust, index of names for the counties of HEREFORD to RUTLAND1 vol, 60 pgs 1997 UK, FREEZYWATER PUBLISH'G
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1-25353 Covney, Thomas HERALDIC BANNERS OF THE WARS OF THE ROSES:VOL 3 Three volume set that lists the vast majority of nobles/knights and their heraldic banners, this volume has 200 listings, (96) color illust, index of names counties of SHROPSHIRE TO YORKSHIRE.1 vol, 56 pgs 1998 UK, FREEZYWATER PUBLICAT
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1-1947706 Cristini, Luca and Radaelli, Matteo LA CROCIATA CONTRO I CATARI 1209-1229: The Crusade Against the Cathars The Albigensian Crusade took place between 1209 and 1229 against the Cathars after Pope Innocent III banned the sect in 1208.

Catharism was a Christian movement that spread shortly after the year 1000 and especially between 1100 and 1200, in southern Europe, the Balkans, Italy and France. It was especially strong in the Languedoc, mainly in the region of Albi (which originated from the name Albigensian), where the lords of Provence and the Count of Toulouse (and also some clergymen as bishops of Toulouse and Carcassonne and the archbishop of Narbonne) allowed the Cathars to preach towards the end of the 12th century.

ULtimately, the crusade prevailed and began the long decline of the culture and Occitan language all over the south of France. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2017 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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1-209480 Curry, Anne THE BATTLE OF AGINCOURT: Sources and Interpretations A survey of sources related to the Battle of Agincourt that includes, in translation and with commentary, English and French narrative accounts and literary works of the 15th century.1 vol, 496 pgs 2009 US, BOYDEL & BREWER
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1-237060 Curry, Anne THE HUNDRED YEARS WAR: 1337-1453 An illustrated overview of the Hundred Years War, the longest-running and the most significant conflict in western Europe in the later Middle Ages. Drawing on the latest research for this new edition, examines how the war can reveal much about the changing nature of warfare: the rise of infantry and the demise of the knight; the impact of increased use of gunpowder and the effect of the war on generations of people. Updated and revised edition includes full-color maps and 50 new images.1 vol, 144 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-40450 Curtin, Jeremiah MONGOLS, THE Clans, feuds, battles & conquests of the Mongol era, comprehensive index covers individuals, places and events.1 vol, 464 pgs 2001 NY,
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1-215750 Davies, Sean EDWARD I's CONQUEST OF WALES Edward I's conquest of Wales was a key formative event in the history of Britain, but it has not been the subject of a scholarly book for over 100 years. Research has advanced since then, changing our perception of the medieval military mind and shining fresh light on the key characters involved in the conquest. This gives the Welsh and English perspectives on the war and on the brutal, mistrustful, and ruthless personal motives that drove events.

Set in the context of Welsh warfare and society from the end of Rome to the time of Edward's opening campaign in the late thirteenth century. The narrative describes in vivid detail the military history of the conflict, the sequence of campaigns, Welsh resistance, Edward's castle building and English colonization, and the cost of the struggle to the Welsh and the English - and the uneasy peace that followed.1 vol, 232 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-970002 Delabos, Christian BREMULE 1119 FORGOTTEN BATTLES series:Covers the Battle between Henry King of England & Duke of Normandy against Louis VI King of France, b/w and color original art/drawings/maps/heraldic art.1 vol, 80 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-10690 Delbruck, Hans translated by Walter J. Redfroe Jr. MEDIEVAL WARFARE:History of the Art of War,Vol III Originally published in 1890, Delbruck's 4-volume set is a definitive work on the subject. Volume III covers Charlemagne to the Swiss peasant infantry. Index, chapter notes, appendix.1 vol, 712 pgs 1990 LINCOLN, UNIV OF NEBRASKA
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1-51430 Dennis, George T. translator THREE BYZANTINE MILITARY TREATISES Threatened on all sides by relentless enemies for a thousand years, the Byzantines needed ready armies and secure borders. To this end, experienced commanders compiled practical handbooks of military strategy. Three such manuals are presented here. The Anonymous Byzantine Treatise on Strategy was written by a retired combat engineer around the middle of the sixth century, while Skirmishing and Campaign Organization and Tactics date from the late tenth century and concern warfare in the mountains along the Syrian frontier and campaigns in the rugged terrain of the Balkans. These treatises provide information not only on tactics and weaponry but also on the motivations of the men who risked their lives to defend the empire.1 vol, 380 pgs 2009 US, DUMBARTON OAKS
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2-51430 Dennis, George T. translator THREE BYZANTINE MILITARY TREATISES Three manuals are presented here, the first by aretired combat engineer in the sixthe century andthe other two cover late tenth century warfarealong the Syrian border, b/w illust, index.1 vol, 380 pgs 1985 US, DUMBARTON OAKS
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2-45890 DeVries, Kelly INFANTRY WARFARE IN THE EARLY 14TH CENTURY The author demonstrates the importance of infantry and their tactics through a detailed investigation of nineteen battles fought between 1302-1347 in which Infantry won the day, biblio, index.1 vol, 228 pgs 1998 LONDON, BOYDELL & BREWER
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1-57720 Donnelly, MArk P. and Diehl, Daniel SIEGE:CASTLES AT WAR 8.5x11, the history of siege warfare is examinedthrough a hypothetical attack on a French castleby the English during the Hundred's Year War, manycolor photos of reenactors, notes, index.1 vol, 184 pgs 1998 DALLAS, TAYLOR PUBLISHING
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1-72110 Duffy, Sean editor ROBERT THE BRUCE'S IRISH WARS:1306-1329 Seven essays on the campaign to conquer Ireland, b/w illus/maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 218 pgs 2002 UK, TEMPUS PUBLISHING
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1-190810 Easton, Alan BARONS WAR 1264-1267, THE An account of the Campaign and Battles between Henry III and the Simon de Montfort. (8) color pages of Banners and Standards. Battle maps and o/b's, biblio.1 vol, 68 pgs 2009 UK, LANCE & LONGBOW SOC
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1-234550 Ellis-Gorman, Stuart THE MEDIEVAL CROSSBOW: A Weapon Fit to Kill a King Detailed and highly illustrated study of the medieval crossbow with two foci. The first is a technical study of the design and construction of the medieval crossbow, the many different kinds of crossbows used during the Middle Ages, and a consideration of the relationship between crossbows and art. The second describes the history of the crossbow, from its origins in ancient China to its decline in 16th-century Europe. Also explores the challenges in deciphering the crossbow's early medieval history as well as its prominence in warfare and sport shooting in the High and Later Middle Ages. Includes 50 color and black and white illustrations.1 vol, 224 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-234940 Esposito, Gabriele ARMIES OF PLANTAGENET ENGLAND 1135-1337: The Scottish and Welsh Wars and Continental Campaigns The ascent of the Plantagenets to the English throne in 1154 led to the beginning of a new historical phase in the British Isles, which was marked by numerous wars that were fought between the Kingdom of England and the 'Celtic nations' of Wales, Scotland and Ireland. Covers all these conflicts, following the campaigns of Richard the Lionheart as well as those of his younger brother who was defeated on the continent at the large Battle of Bouvines; the conquest of Wales is analyzed in detail, as well as the First Scottish War of Independence that saw William Wallace playing a prominent role. The organization and equipment of all the troop types taken into account is described in full detail and lavishly illustrated with color images of reenactors, bringing these forces to life. Includes 80 color illustrations.1 vol, 184 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-39000 Evans, H.T. WALES AND THE WARS OF THE ROSES Superb work, using contemporary chronicles, poets and eyewitnesses the author brings to life the Border Marches and their impact on the Wars of the Roses, b/w illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 192 pgs 1995 UK, ALAN SUTTON PUBLISH'G
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1-73380 Firday, Karl SAMURAI, WARFARE & THE STATE IN MEDIEVAL JAPAN Study of the purposes, methods, technology and mores of warfare among the early Samurai and their relationship to society in the 10th-14th century Japan, b/w illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 272 pgs 2004 LONDON, ROUTLEDGE PRESS
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1-204390 Foard, Glenn and Curry, Anne BOSWORTH 1485: A Battlefield Rediscovered Bosworth is one of the most iconic of English battles. Here Richard III suffered what, thanks to Shakespeare, is arguably the most memorable death of any English king, bringing an end to the Wars of the Roses and heralding the Tudor era.

But it was also England's most famous lost battlefield. To find and explore the site, the authors led an intensive program of research, using a wide range of academic disciplines. Bosworth 1485: A battlefield rediscovered is the result.

Techniques included documentary analysis, landscape archaeology, place name study, and, most important, metal detecting survey. Using the resulting evidence the book explores the battle and battlefield - from the composition of the armies to the terrain in which the battle was fought.

They may even have found the very place where Richard fell. Yet most important is the evidence for early gunpowder weapons. Using cutting edge scientific research and ballistic experiments the authors reveal, for the first time, how to read the evidence on medieval lead round shot, just as a ballistic examiner reveals the story of a modern bullet.

Bosworth 1485 provides a fascinating and intricately researched new perspective on the event which, perhaps more than any other, marked the transition between medieval and early modern England.1 vol, 264 pgs 2014 UK, OXBOW BOOKS
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1-46220 France, John VICTORY IN THE EAST A look at the First Crusade as a military campaign and why it was so successful, b/w line drawings, biblio, index.1 vol, 440 pgs 1997 NY, CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS
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1-58360 France, John WESTERN WARFARE IN THE AGE OF THE CRUSADES 1000-13 This book brings together such topics as military organization, weaponry, fortifications & knighthood along with role of war in both Europe and the Latin East, b/w illust/maps/battles, biblio, index1 vol, 326 pgs 1999 ITHACA, CORNELL UNIV PRES
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1-222840 Fulton, Michael S SIEGE WARFARE DURING THE CRUSADES Considers the history of siege warfare in the Holy Land from every angle - the tactics and technology, the fortifications, the composition of the opposing armies, and the ways in which sieges shaped Frankish and Muslim strategy at each stage of the conflict. The differences and similarities between the Eastern and Western traditions are explored, as is the impact of the shifting balance of power in the region. Includes 50 color and black and white illustrations.

The conclusions may surprise some readers. Neither the Muslims nor the Franks possessed a marked advantage in siege technology or tactics, their fortifications reflected different purposes and an evolving political environment, and although there were improvements in technologies and fortifications, the essence of siege warfare remained relatively consistent.1 vol, 368 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-970006 Gaillard, Phillipe & Tardy, Herce VAREY 1325 FORGOTTEN BATTLES series:Covers the Battle between French Dauphine and the Count of Savoy, (8) color plates, 50+ other b/w & color illust/maps/heraldry1 vol, 96 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-2123702 Garuti, Giovanni and Durand, Nadir HEIDELBERG TURNIERBUCH 1482 This reprint is of the 1886 German manuscript based on the Heidelberg Tournament Book of the Jost Pirckhammer of 1486 -- today preserved in the Heidelberg University Library. The appendix contains 12 plates of knights, ladies, and soldiers of the 16th century. 1 vol, 92 pgs 2017 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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1-85991 Gondoin, Stephane William HUNDRED YEARS WAR CASTLES: Volume 1 Oversized at 12x9 inches in full color. Volume 1 deals offers an in-depth look at medieval military architecture and covers the main castles, from Chateau Gaillard to Castel de Coucy.1 vol, 128 pgs 2007 FRANCE, HISTOIRE & COLLECTION
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1-886206 Gondoin, Stephen Siege of Orleans and the Loire Campaign 1428-1429: Joan of Arc and the Path to Victory Year 1428: The war between England and France has been raging for nearly one hundred years. The English controlled the territory to the north of the Loire, but had no control of regions beyond the river. During the summer, Bedford decided to eliminate his enemy and went to besiege Orleans. From October 1428 to May 1429, fierce fighting continued around the town.

The situation seemed to be lost for the besieged until the arrival of a young peasant girl named Joan. The exploits of the Maid of Orleans led to the making of her legend. Inspired by her, the French rekindled their taste for victory and went from one success to another until the decisive battle at Patay. A detailed, animated, and richly illustrated history. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2010 France, Histoire and Collections
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1-666115 Gonzalez, Jose LA BATALLA DE ZALACA 1086 The battle of Zalaca, also known as Sagrajas, generated strategic consequences far greater than expected from a relatively minor confrontation in Spain. The Muslim kingdoms coalesced under a variety of North African empires such as the Almoravids and Almohads, but Christian kingdoms thwarted expansion and began the reconquest process.1 vol, 88 pgs 2016 SPAIN, ALMENA
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1-66651 Gonzalez, M. JAIMEI:La Conquista de Valencia 1238 'Osprey' type book with (8) color plates1 vol, 80 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-42120 Gore, Terry L. NEGLECTED HEROES:Leadership & War in the Medieval The author covers the Campaign for Gaul, A.D. 451,the Rise of the Franks, Ireland & the Vikings, 1066, the Challenge to Byzantium 1081-85; illust, appendix of o/b's, biblio, index.1 vol, 212 pgs 1995 WESTPORT, PRAGER PUBLIS'G
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1-67470 Graff, David MEDIEVAL CHINESE WARFARE 300-900 Drawing on classical Chinese sources and the best of modern Chinese/Japanese scholarship the author survey medieval Chinese warfare, biblio, index.1 vol, 300 pgs 2001 LONDON, ROUTLEDGE
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1-234600 Grbasic, Zvonimir THE TEMPLARS AT WAR Discusses history of The Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ and the Temple of Solomon, better known as the Knights Templar or simply the Templars. Includes organization and hierarchy, training, tactics, daily life and battles. Beautiful original paintings and drawings.

Formed in 1119 to protect Christian pilgrims to the Holy Land, this curious hybrid of military unit and monastic brotherhood were the staunchest defenders of the Crusader States of Outremer for nearly two centuries. Knights joining the Templars renounced their worldly possessions and vowed to follow a strict code, which included the command to fight the infidel enemy bravely regardless of the odds. They provided Christian armies with a lethal cutting edge in open battle, launching fanatical charges to break the enemy formations, as well as garrisoning a network of forts as a stubborn bulwark against reconquest.1 vol, 176 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-191770 Halperin, Charles Russia and the Golden Horde The Mongol Impact on Medieval Russian History, an imaginative and dispassionate re-examination of the significance of the Mongol Conquest.1 vol, 192 pgs 1987 BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA UNIV
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2-195090 Hammond, Peter RICHARD III AND THE BOSWORTH CAMPAIGN On 22 August 1485, the forces of the Yorkist king Richard III and his Lancastrian opponent Henry Tudor, Earl of Richmond, clashed at Bosworth Field in Leicestershire in one of the decisive battles of English history. Richard was defeated and killed. Henry took the crown as Henry VII, established the Tudor dynasty, and set English history on a new course. For the last 500 years, this most famous battle of the Wars of the Roses, has excited passionate interest and continuing controversy.

Peter Hammond, in a vivid and perceptive account of the battle, retells the story of the tangled dynastic and personal rivalries that provoked the conflict, describes the preparations of the two converging armies and offers a gripping analysis of the contest itself. The latest documentary and archaeological evidence is considered, and the author weighs up the merits of conflicting interpretations of the battle and the battlefield. He also pays particular attention to the contrasting characters of Richard III and Henry Tudor, the villain and the victor of the drama, who are reconsidered as individuals and as commanders.

This lucid, authoritative, and readable new history will be essential reading for anyone who is intrigued by the short, unhappy reign of Richard III and the trial of strength that destroyed him. 1 vol, 224 pgs 2011 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-204650 Hammond, Peter RICHARD III: And the Bosworth Campaign Revised Edition. 30 b/w illustrations.

On 22 August 1485 the forces of the Yorkist king Richard III and his Lancastrian opponent Henry Tudor clashed at Bosworth Field in Leicestershire in one of the decisive battles of English history. Richard was defeated and killed. Henry took the crown as Henry VII, established the Tudor dynasty and set English history on a new course. For the last 500 years this, the most famous battle of the Wars of the Roses, has excited passionate interest and continuing controversy.

Peter Hammond, in a vivid and perceptive account of the battle, retells the story of the tangled dynastic and personal rivalries that provoked the conflict, describes the preparations of the two converging armies and offers a gripping analysis of the contest itself. The latest historical evidence is assessed, including the recent discovery of Richard III's body in Leicester and the fascinating archaeological work that has been carried out on the battlefield.1 vol, 224 pgs 2014 UK, Pen and Sword
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2-202590 Harari, Yuval Noah SPECIAL OPERATIONS IN THE AGE OF CHIVALRY 1100-1550 Alongside the familiar pitched battles, regular sieges, and large-scale maneuvers, medieval and early modern wars also involved assassination, abduction, treason and sabotage. These undercover operations were aimed chiefly against key individuals, mostly royalty or the leaders of the opposing army, and against key fortified places, including bridges, mills and dams.

However, because of their clandestine nature, these deeds of 'derring-do' have not been studied in any detail, a major gap which this book fills. It surveys a wide variety of special operations, from the eleventh to the sixteenth century. It then analyzes in greater depth six select and exciting operations: the betrayal of Antioch in 1098; the attempt to rescue King Baldwin II from the dungeon of Khartpert in 1123; the assassination of Conrad of Montferrat in 1192; the attempt to storm Calais in 1350; the 'dirty war' waged by the rulers of France and Burgundy in the 1460s and 1470s; and the demolition of the flour mill of Auriol in 1536.1 vol, 248 pgs 2009 US, BOYDEL & BREWER
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1-212380 Harwood, Brian FIXER AND FIGHTER: The Life of Hubert de Burgh, Earl of Kent, 1170 - 1243 Hubert de Burgh rose from obscure beginnings to become one of the most powerful men in England. He loyally served first King John and then the young Henry III and played a crucial role in saving the Plantagenet dynasty when it was at its most vulnerable.

During King John's disastrous wars in France, Hubert held Chinon castle against the besieging French for a whole year. He remained loyal when the Barons rebelled against John and, when they invited French invaders to intervene, Hubert successfully held Dover Castle for the king against a siege led by the French Prince Louis. After John's death, he held it for the new king, 9-year old Henry, against a renewed siege. In August 1217 he struck the final blow against the French invasion, which still held London, when he defeated a powerful fleet carrying French reinforcements at the naval Battle of Sandwich.

Hubert continued to serve Henry III, making important reforms as Justiciar of England and leading military campaigns against the Welsh Prince Lewellyn. He eventually lost favor due to the machinations of his rivals and narrowly avoided execution but was eventually reconciled with his king and able to die a peaceful death. Incredibly, this is the first full-length biography of this remarkable man.1 vol, 176 pgs 2016 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-234450 Harwood, Brian FIXER AND FIGHTER: The Life of Hubert de Burgh, Earl of Kent, 1170 - 1243 Hubert de Burgh rose from obscure beginnings to become one of the most powerful men in England. He loyally served first King John. After John's death, he held Chinon castle in France for the new king, 9-year old Henry, against a renewed siege. In August 1217 he struck the final blow against the French invasion, when he defeated a powerful fleet carrying French reinforcements at the naval Battle of Sandwich. Hubert successfully held Dover Castle for the king against a siege led by the French Prince Louis.

Hubert continued to serve Henry III, making important reforms as Justiciar of England and leading military campaigns against the Welsh Prince Lewellyn. He eventually lost favor due to the machinations of his rivals and narrowly avoided execution but was eventually reconciled with his king and able to die a peaceful death. 1 vol, 176 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-70030 Hattendorf, John and Unger, Richard editors WAR AT SEA IN THE MIDDLES AGES AND RENAISSANCE The role and characteristics of armed forces at sea in Western Europe and the Mediterranean prior to 1650, b/w illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 296 pgs 2003 UK, BOYDEL & BREWER INC
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1-32980 Haywood, John DARK AGE NAVAL POWER Author details Frankish and Anglo-Saxon Seafaring, and questions much of current academic orthodoxy, in particular the assumption that the Vikings were seafaring pioneers, b/w illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 224 pgs 1999
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1-12590 Heath, Ian ARMIES OF THE DARK AGES: 600AD-1066AD Organization, tactics, dress, and weapons, includes b/w illustrations.1 vol, 128 pgs 1980 SUSSEX UK, WRG PUBLISH.
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3-18680 Heath, Ian ARMIES OF THE MIDDLE AGES Volume 1: 1300-1487 Covers the Hundred Year's War, War of the Roses, and the Burgundian Wars. Classic book of organization, tactics, dress, and weapons. Includes 159 b/w line drawings and bibliography.1 vol, 120 pgs 1978 UK, WARGAMES RESEARCH GROUP
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1-34840 Heath, Ian ARMIES AND ENEMIES OF THE CRUSADES, 1096-1291 Organization, tactics, weapons, dress, with 96 b/w illustrations.1 vol, 120 pgs 1978 UK, WARGAMES RESEARCH GRP PUBLICATIONS
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2-34840 Heath, Ian ARMIES AND ENEMIES OF THE CRUSADES: 1096-1291 Revised 2nd edition contains information on the organization of the various armies, descriptions of the major battles of the period, and information on the dress and equipment of the armies illustrated by the usual line drawings. It contains information about the Franks, Hospitallers, Templars, Armenians, Syrians, Seljuks, Fatamids, Ayyubids, Mamluks, Assassins, Byzantines, Georgians, Mongols and Ilkhanids.1 vol, 194 pgs 2019 UK, WARGAMES RESEARCH GRP PUBLICATIONS
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1-209580 HIll, Paul THE NORMAN COMMANDERS: Masters of Warfare 911-1135 Robert Guiscard, William the Conqueror, Roger I of Sicily and Bohemond Prince of Antioch are just four of the exceptional Norman commanders who not only led their armies to victory in battle but also, through military force, created their own kingdoms in the eleventh and twelfth centuries. Their single-minded and aggressive leadership, and the organization, discipline and fighting qualities of their armies, marked them out from their Viking forebears and from many of the armed forces that stood against them. Their brilliant careers, and those of Robert Curthose, William Rufus, Richard I of Capua and Henry I of England, are the subject of Paul Hill's latest study of medieval warfare.

This traces the course of their conquests, focusing on them as individual commanders and on their achievements on the battlefield. The military context of their campaigns, and the conditions of warfare in France and England, in southern Italy and Sicily, and in the Near East, are vividly described, as are their decisive operations and sieges - among them Hastings, Bremule, Tinchebrai, Civitate, Misilmeri, Dyrrhachium, and the Siege of Antioch. 1 vol, 240 pgs 2015 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-237390 Hill, Paul THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR AT WAR: 1120-1312 Explores the military context in which Templars operated and examines why they were such an important aspect of medieval warfare on the frontiers of Christendom for nearly two hundred years. Discusses how they were funded and supplied, how they organized their forces on campaign and on the battlefield and the strategies and tactics they employed in the various theaters of warfare in which they fought. Templar leadership, command and control are examined, and sections cover their battles and campaigns, fortifications, and castles. Well illustrated.1 vol, 264 pgs 2023 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-201090 Hindley, Geoffrey MEDIEVAL SIEGES AND SIEGECRAFT Here Geoffrey Hindley serves us the history of military sieges from every angle, tracing the development of fortifications and equipment (offensive and defensive), penning vivid portraits of the weapons involved, exploring the psychology of laying siege, and even describing the role played by women and camp followers in battle. He shows siege tactics in action through real-life case studies of famous sieges that changed the course of history in medieval Europe and the Holy Land. His stimulating and accessible study will be fascinating. 50 b/w illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 182 pgs 2009 US, SKYHORSE PUBLISHING
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2-86410 Hindley, Geoffrey SALADIN: HERO OF ISLAM The extraordinary character and career of Saladin are the keys to understanding the Battle of Hattin, the fall of Jerusalem and the failure of the Third Crusade. He united warring Muslim lands, reconquered the bulk of Crusader states, and faced the Richard the Lion Heart, king of England, in one of the most famous confrontations in medieval warfare. Geoffrey Hindley's sympathetic and highly readable study of the life and times of this remarkable, many-sided man, who dominated the Middle East in his day, gives a fascinating insight into his achievements and into the Muslim world of his contemporaries. Includes 20 b/w illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 224 pgs 2010 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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2-218670 Hoskins, Peter SIEGE WARFARE DURING THE HUNDRED YEARS WAR: Once More Unto the Breach Concentrates on and analyzes the sieges that played a decisive role in the Hundred Years War between England and France. Edward III's capture of Calais in 1347 was of crucial importance for the English, and the failure of the English siege of Orleans in 1429 was a turning point for the French after the disaster of Agincourt.

Describes the difficulties faced by besieger and besieged, examines the logistics and resource implications of sieges, and provides a comparative assessment of siege warfare alongside set-piece battles and the English strategy of chevauchees. Key sieges are reconstructed in vivid detail, other sieges are summarized, and the book is fully illustrated with photographs and plans.1 vol, 256 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-222120 Ingram, Mike RICHARD III AND THE BATTLE OF BOSWORTH This is the story of two very different men, Richard III, the last Plantagenet King of England, and Henry Tudor and how they met in battle on 22 August 1485 at Bosworth Field. Includes 68 b/w photos, 17 b/w illustrations, 8pp color plates, 11 b/w maps, and two tables.

The Battle of Bosworth, along with Hastings and Naseby, is one of the most important battles in English history and, on the death of Richard, ushered in the age of the Tudors. This book, using contemporary sources, examines their early lives, the many plots against Richard, and the involvement of Henry's mother, Margaret Beaufort. It also offers a new explanation for Richard's execution of William Hastings.

Despite recent portrayals as the archetypal fence-sitters, the book also shows that the powerful Stanley family had a long standing feud with Richard and were not only complicit in the plots against him in the months before the battle, but probably laid the trap that ultimately led to his death on the battlefield.

It shows that the events that climaxed at Bosworth were made possible by the intrigues of King Louis XI of France and shows that it was not just the fate of England that was at stake but that of France itself. King Louis' taste for intrigue and double-dealing had earned him the nicknames 'the Cunning' and 'the Universal Spider.' The book details how he spun webs of plots and conspiracies first against Edward IV then Richard III, destabilized England, and created a platform for Henry's invasion: policies that were continued by his daughter, Anne de Beaujeu, after Louis death.

This was also a time of revolution in warfare, so the book examines English and European way of war at the time and how it affected the outcome at Bosworth. Then using the latest archaeology and contemporary sources it reconstructs the last hours of Richard III, where the battle took place, and how the battle unfolded using step by step maps and an order of battle for the day. It finally looks at the aftermath of the battle and how Yorkist resistance to the new regime continued into the reign of Henry VIII.1 vol, 302 pgs 2019 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-902907 Iselt, Gerald and Fuhrman, Rolf TANNENBERG 1410 Wow, what a exqusite little book. Color illust &drawings throughout. Dress, banners/standards,heraldic designs, pavise/shield designs.1 vol, 60 pgs 2008 GERMANY, BERLIN ZINNFIG
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1-84560 Jackson, Peter MONGOLS AND THE WEST 1221-1410 Written in accessible style, the author reassesses relations between the West and the Mongols from Gengis Khan to the death of Tamerlane, chpt notes,biblio, index.1 vol, 414 pgs 2005 UK, PEARSON LONGMANS
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1-89510 Jacq-Hergoualc'h, Michel ARMIES OF ANGKOR, THE:Military Structure/Weaponry Drawing on depictions of warfare found on thestone reliefs, the author reconstructs the KhemerArmies organization, technology, strategies, menand weapons. 100's of b/w illust/drawings, index.1 vol, 200 pgs 2008 THAILAND, ORCHID PRESS
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1-69250 Jones, Michael BOSWORTH 1485:The Psychology of a Battle The author uses recent archival discoveries to show that Richard was defeated by betrayal and Henry's use of French mercenaries, a new look at this battle, 25 color illust, 70+ b/w illust.1 vol, 240 pgs 2002 UK, TEMPUS PUBLISHING
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1-196580 Jones, Robert KNIGHT: The Warrior and World of Chivalry The knight in shining armor charging across the battlefield has become an iconic figure of the medieval period. Yet behind the popular image lies a world of the knight that is both more complex and more fascinating. This book uncovers the myths to reveal the true knight warrior, examining his equipment, arms, and armour, his steed, his 'career path', and of course his 'chivalric code.' It also investigates the role of the knight in law, justice, and feudal warfare. Lavishly illustrated and drawing on first-hand accounts from the knights themselves, this book reveals the world of the knight in all his glory. 1 vol, 240 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-66005 Kennedy, Hugh MONGOLS, HUNS & VIKINGS Part of the Cassell 'History of Warfare' series,1 vol, 224 pgs 2001 UK, CASSELL COMPANY
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1-886211 Kervan, Yann HATTIN 1187 - The Inevitable Defeat of the Crusaders The Battle of Hattin, Saladin's greatest victory, and the conquest of Jerusalem that followed, represents the end of the first period of Frankish occupation of the Holy Land. Only the survival of Tyre subsequently allowed them to regain the territories during the Third Crusade in which Philippe Auguste and above all Richard I the Lionheart, distinguished themselves. Despite their initial successes, those who inherited the gains achieved in 1099 were indeed now lost.

This work details the causes, circumstances, and consequences of the most terrible defeat encountered during the Crusades.1 vol, 64 pgs 2012 FRANCE, HISTOIRE AND COLLECTIONS
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1-223720 Kolovou, Loulia Anna Komnene and the Alexiad - The Byzantine Princess and the First Crusade Anna Komnene is one of the most curious ?gures in the history of an intriguing empire. A woman of extraordinary education and intellect, she was the only Byzantine female historian and one of the ?rst and foremost historians in medieval Europe. Yet few people know of her and her extraordinary story. Subsequent historians and scholars have skewed the picture of Anna as an intellectual princess and powerful author. She has been largely viewed as an angry, bitter old woman, who greedily wanted a throne that did not belong to her. Accusations of conspiracy and attempted murder were hurled at her and as punishment for her 'transgressions' she was to live the last days of her life in exile. It was during her time in a convent, where she was not a nun, that she composed the Alexiad, the history of the First Crusade and the Byzantine Emperor, Alexios I Komnenos (1081-1118), her father.

This book aims to present Anna Komnene - the fascinating woman, pioneer intellectual, and charismatic author - to the general public. Drawing on the latest academic research to reconstruct Anna's life, personality and work, it moves away from the myth of Anna the conspirator and 'power-hungry woman' which has been unfairly built around her over centuries of misrepresentation. It places Anna Komnene in the context of her own time: the ancient Greek colony and medieval Eastern Roman empire, known as Byzantium, with the magni?cent city of Constantinople at its heart. At the forefront of an epic clash between East and West, this was a world renowned for its dazzling wealth, mystery and power games. It was also known for a vigorous intellectual renaissance centuries before its western counterpart. This was a world with Anna Komnene directly at the center.
1 vol, 320 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-59050 Konstam ATLAS OF THE CRUSADES, THE 9x12, full color maps with accompanying account of all the 'crusades', biblio, index.1 vol, 192 pgs 2002 US, FACTS ON FILE
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1-217250 Konstam, Angus VIKING WARRIOR: Operations Manual An in-depth look at the Viking warrior culture, from 700 to 1066, including their origins and how they raided their way to expansion over much of the known world. Warrior culture, clan warfare, overlords and local kingdoms, their relationship with the sea and ships, raiding, harrying, and assimilation are all covered in the book. Includes 150 color and 50 b/w photographs.1 vol, 155 pgs 2018 UK, HAYNES PUBLISHING
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1-231010 Kontogiannis, Nikos BYZANTINE FORTIFICATIONS: Protecting the Roman Empire in the East This ambitious study combines the results of decades of wide-ranging archaeological work with an account of the armies, weapons, tactics, and defensive strategies of the Byzantine Empire throughout its long history. Covers their construction, development, and their role in times of war in every region of the Empire, from those in Mesopotamia, Syria and Africa, to those in Asia Minor, the Aegean and the Balkan peninsula.1 vol, 288 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-191130 Kostick, Conor SIEGE OF JERUSALEM:Crusade and Conquest in 1099 The story of the final battle of the First Crusade, the most extraordinary siege in medieval times.1 vol, 232 pgs 2009 UK, CONTINUUM PUBLISHING
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1-57770 Kreutz, Barbara M. BEFORE THE NORMANS:Southern Italy 9th/10th Century Southern Italy 9th/10th Century1 vol, 236 pgs 2003 PHILADELPHIA, UNIV OF PA
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1-212790 Lane-Poole, Stanley and Nicolle, David SALADIN AND THE FALL OF JERUSALEM: Richard the Lionheart, the Crusades and the Battle for the Holy Land Saladin is a legendary figure in the history of the Middle East. His rise to prominence in the tumultuous arena of 12th-century Middle Eastern politics was rapid and he quickly established himself as an intrepid statesman as well as a formidable military commander of great skill, but equally a man of honor.

This detailed biography of Saladin examines Saladin's youth, his military development, his conquest of Egypt and Syria, the Holy War against the crusaders and, crucially, his duel with Richard the Lionheart, including the struggle over Acre and, of course, the fall of Jerusalem. It accesses the rich and colorful chronicles of Arab historians, providing us with a brilliant insight into the life and deeds of this warrior-monarch.1 vol, 288 pgs 2016 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-80140 Lepage, Jean-Dennis G.G. MEDIEVAL ARMIES & WEAPONS IN WESTERN EUROPE Richly illustrated with 250+ b/w & color illust.1 vol, 256 pgs 2004 US, McFARLAND & COMPAMY
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1-196680 Leprevost, Thierry Georges GUILLAUME LE CONQUERANT: La Saga du Septieme Duc Oversized at 8x12 inches, this innovative biography of William The Conqueror focuses on the chronicles of the 11th and 12th centuries based on documents and monuments from the period and with a wide variety of illustrations.

French text, but Heimdal loads its books with full color photos throughout of re-enactors and other imagery.1 vol, 130 pgs 2011 FRANCE, HEIMDAL
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1-75480 Lev, Yaacov SALADIN IN EYPT Divided into two parts, part one covers Saladin'srise to power in Egypt and part two deals with theformation of the Army & Navy, the role of the Navyat the Siege of Acre, biblio, index.1 vol, 214 pgs 1999 LEIDEN, BRILL PUBLISHERS
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1-971002 Levi, Guy SANDWICH 1217: Forgotten Naval Battle Series FORGOTTEN BATTLES series: 47 B/W and Color illustrations

In 1217, Prince Louis of France (the future Louis VIII, son of Philippe Auguste and father of Saint Louis) campaigned in England hoping to seize the Crown. The convoy which brought him necessary reinforcements was intercepted at sea, somewhere between Dover, Sandwich, and South Foreland, and never reached the English coast.

This naval battle is one of the first Anglo-French clashes on sea and showed the innovative tactical skill of the English. Also interesting: the French Commander Eustache Le Moine, a former monk who become pirate and war chief, offering his sword for a price. 1 vol, 58 pgs 2015 FRANCE, HISTORIC ONE
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1-226940 Lewis, Tom MEDIEVAL MILITARY COMBAT: Battle Tactics and Fighting Techniques of the Wars of the Roses A concise explanation of how other accounts, and popular culture such as films, have misrepresented medieval warfare. Shows the techniques and tactics in such battles and uses the Battle of Towton as the base line for its overall study. Also breaks new ground in establishing medieval battle numbers.

How did armored medieval soldiers fight? Did they just walk forward and smash each other with their maces and poleaxes for hours on end, as depicted on film and in programs such as Game of Thrones? Hardly. It is impossible to fight in such a manner for more than several minutes due to exhaustion setting in. Indeed, we know more about how the Roman and Greek armies fought than we do of the 1300 to 1550 period, but a re-examination and re-interpretation of the historical accounts offers insight.
1 vol, 256 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-230770 Livingston, Michael CRECY: Battle of Five Kings New analysis of the 1346 battle of Crecy, in which the outnumbered English under King Edward III won a decisive victory over the French and changed the course of the Hundred Years War. Offers a compelling narrative account of the battle while describing how modern scholars have used archived manuscripts, satellite technologies and traditional fieldwork to help unlock what was arguably the battle's greatest secret: the location of the now quiet fields where so many thousands died.1 vol, 304 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-217590 Livingstone, Marilyn and Morgen Witzel THE BLACK PRINCE AND THE CAPTURE OF A KING: Poitiers 1356 The capture of a king in the course of a battle was a relatively rare event. This, the climactic event of the Black Prince's first campaign as commander, came at the end of nearly a year of campaigning across the southwest of France.

The battle of Poitiers in 1356 is less well known than more famous clashes such as Agincourt, however, Poitiers was no less dramatic, and equally important in terms of the course of the Hundred Years War. The capture of King Jean brought France to the brink of total defeat, and led to one of the most devastating and destructive periods in French history. It is not exaggeration to say that the battle of Poitiers changed the course of history for both France and England.

In the summer of 1356 the Prince and his army drove northward towards the Loire, attacking once again deep into French territory. This time he met real opposition: the full French army led by King Jean and many of the leading nobility of France, some of them veterans of the defeat at Crecy ten years before. Outnumbered, the Prince fell back, but in September he turned near the city of Poitiers to make a stand.

The battle that followed was a tense encounter. The French had learned much from the disastrous defeat at Crecy, and took time to organize and prepare before attacking. Their advance was deliberate and well-planned, yet the result was the same. Once again, English and Welsh archers wrought mayhem among the French ranks. The French formations disintegrated, and a violent counterattack by English men-at-arms caused it to dissolve entirely. King Jean and his eldest son made a final stand with some of their followers, but in the end they were forced to surrender and were taken back to England as prisoners.

The core of the book is a day-by-day description of the campaign of July-September 1356, climaxing with a detailed description of the Battle of Poitiers itself. The detailed account and analysis of the battle and the campaigns that led up to it has a strong focus on the people involved in the campaign: ordinary men-at-arms and noncombatants as well as princes and nobles.1 vol, 224 pgs 2018 US, CASEMATE
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1-217720 Lower, Michael THE TUNIS CRUSADE OF 1270: A Mediterranean History Makes a new argument about the role of the crusades in the development of medieval Mediterranean culture. Integrates Arabic Sources into crusades history, allowing readers to appreciate the many sides of the crusades, not just the Crusader perspective. Brings discussion of violence and religious difference into Mediterranean Studies, a field that usually focuses on day-to-day peaceful inter-religious contact (trade, intellectual exchange, etc.).1 vol, 240 pgs 2018 US, OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
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1-229830 Mackinder, Richard BOSWORTH: The Archaeology of the Battlefield Shows how archaeological evidence, discovered by painstaking work on the ground, puts the Battle of Bosworth on 22 August 1485 that ended the War of the Roses into the modern landscape.

Using the results of the latest research, each phase of the battle: the camp sites of the opposing armies on the night before, movements of thousands of men across the battlefield during the fight, major individual episodes such as the death of the Duke of Norfolk, intervention of Lord Stanley, and the death of Richard III. At each stage, the narrative of the action is paired with location and the surviving physical evidence. Includes 80 color and 30 black and white illustrations.
1 vol, 232 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-34690 Marshall, Christopher WARFARE IN THE LATIN EAST Author looks at the conduct of war in the Crusader Kingdom's, the impact of constant warfare, make up of armies and the structure of castles, maps, b/w illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 304 pgs 1994 NY, CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS
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1-666142 Martinez, Canales CASTILLA FRENTE A INGLATERRA: Naval Battles and Landings in the Hundred Years' War (1337-1453) The work focuses on the naval scope of the conflict, studying the clashes in the waters of the English Channel, even before start this war. The Navy of Castile, as ally of France, intervened in the war after defeating the Muslims at the Battle of the Straits. The war also began with a notable victory, capturing an English fleet in front of the port of La Rochela.1 vol, 96 pgs 2021 SPAIN, ALMENA
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2-49620 McGeer, Eric SOWING THE DRAGON'S TEETH:Byzantine 10th Cent War. The military achievements of the emperors Nikephoros Phokas, John Tzimiskes, and Basil II brought the Byzantine Empire to the height of its power by the early eleventh century. This volume presents new editions and translations of two military treatises-the Praecepta militaria of Nikephoros Phokas and the revised version included in the Taktika of Nikephoros Ouranos-outlining the tactical system used by Byzantine armies in campaigns against Muslim forces in Cilicia and Syria. Products of experienced soldiers, the texts offer a realistic view of Byzantine warfare and reveal the sophistication of Byzantine military science. Eric McGeer places the treatises in military historical context; explores the factors that led the Byzantine army to fight as it did; and investigates morale, discipline, and leadership-all of which determined the difference between failure and success.1 vol, 405 pgs 1995 US, DUMBARTON OAKS
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1-25360 McGill, Patrick STANDARDS, BADGES & LIVERY, THE WARS OF THE ROSES List of the nobles and their heraldic language. 8 color plates of banners, many b/w illust.1 vol, 50 pgs 1992 UK, FREEZYWATER PUBLS
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1-37520 McGill, Patrick BATTLE OF TOWTON 1461, THE Covers the campaign, maps for (5) separate battles of Northampton, Wakefield, Mortimers Cross, 2nd St. Albans and Towton.1 vol, 56 pgs 1993 UK, FREEZYWATER PUBISH'NG
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1-37530 McGill, Patrick BATTLE OF TEWKESBURY 1471, THE An account of the battle, plus (4) color pages of eighty coats of arms of participants, three maps.1 vol, 56 pgs 1995 UK, FREEZYWATER PUBLISH'G
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1-46070 McGill, Patrick BATTLE OF BARNETT 1471, THE Concise & well researched, (2) color pages of the Banners of Leaders from both sides, detailed b/w maps, footnotes.1 vol, 40 pgs 1996 UK, FREEZYWATER PUBLISH'G
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1-216190 McNab, Chris SIEGE WARFARE: Engines, Equipment and Techniques - Ancient to Late Medieval Large format hardback. Very well illustrated. Tracks the technology, artillery, and tactics of starting and maintaining a siege from ancient times to the beginning of the gunpowder age, charting the struggle between defensive structures and the various engines designed to overcome them.1 vol, 155 pgs 2018 UK, HAYES PUBLISHING
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1-53230 MONTORGUEIL, G. et Vogel, H. HENRI IV 9x13, (31) full page and (4) double page prints depicting military and civilian topics.1 vol, 80 pgs 1997 PARIS, EDITIONS ATLANTICA
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1-666143 Moreno, Manual OLMEDO 1445 The instability of the reign of Juan II of Castile, caused by the disputes between the king's favorite, the constable Don Alvaro de Luna and the league of nobles led by the infantes of Aragon, with the support of the kingdom of Navarra, crystallized in a warlike confrontation which lasted, truces in between, between 1437 and 1445, with the final match being fought in the summer of this last year in front of the town of Olmedo.

This book explains the causes and maneuvers of the campaign and offers an authentic treatise on the rules of combat, tactics , equipment, and weapons typical of the mid-15th century. It provides a multitude of weaponry details and curiosities, including the techniques used with each of the various weapons.

This battle is a confrontation between nobles who followed the rules of chivalry. In the mid-15th century, the code ordered many aspects of the forms, weapons, and techniques used in combat, creating the personal honor of the knight and that of his entire household.1 vol, 128 pgs 2021 SPAIN, ALMENA
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1-666140 Moreno, Manuel ARINEZ 1367 Volume 140 of the series 'Guerreros y Batallas' describes the Battle of Arinez in 1367, in which the Castilian and Aragonese knights defeated the English archers who were after their victories over the French in the battles of the Hundred Years War. Covers the background, the course, and the consequences of the Battle of Arinez, as well as the armament, equipment, and combat tactics of the Castilian-Aragonese army. 1 vol, 138 pgs 2021 SPAIN, ALMENA
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1-666149 Moreno, Manuel THE CONQUEST OF ANTEQUERA 1410 On 16 September 1410, after a nearly 4-month siege, the city capitulated to a Castilian army led by the infante Ferdinand of Trastamara. The Muslim population was forced to leave their homes, departing to Archidona and Granada. Following a compromise, they surrendered the castle and their Christian slaves in exchange for being provided with beasts of burden to carry their goods out of the city. For two days, they were able to sell their properties and 895 men, 770 women, and 863 children left. The settling for new Christian population was tasked to Rodrigo de Narvaez.1 vol, 110 pgs 2022 SPAIN, ALMENA
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1-666101 Moreno, Manuel THE BATTLE OF ALARCOS 1195: Prelude to the De Toulouse Navas The Battle of Alarcos was a battle between the Almohads led by Abu Yusuf Ya'qub al-Mansur and King Alfonso VIII of Castile. It resulted in the defeat of the Castilian forces and subsequent retreat to Toledo whereas the Almohads conquered back Trujillo, Montanchez, and Talavera.

The Castilian king put most of his heavy cavalry in a compact body, about 8,000 strong, and gave its command to the fierce Diego Lopez de Haro, Lord of Vizcaya. They were to shatter the enemy with an irresistible charge. The king himself would follow with the infantry and the Military Orders to complete the enemy rout.

The Christian cavalry charge was somewhat disordered, but its impetus was still formidable. The knights crashed against the Zanatas and Bani Marin and dispersed them; lured by the Amir's standard, they charged uphill: vizier Abu Yahya was killed and the Hintatas fell almost to a man trying to protect themselves. Most of the knights turned to their left and after a fierce struggle they routed the al-Andalus forces of Ibn Sanadid. After three hours, in the afternoon's intense heat, fatigue and Almohad missiles took their toll of armored knights.

The Arab right under Yarmun had been enveloping the Castilian flank and rear. At this point, the best of the Almohad forces attacked, with the sultan himself clearly visible in the front ranks, and the knights were almost completely surrounded.

Alfonso advanced with all his remaining forces into the melee, only to find himself assaulted from all sides and under a rain of arrows. For some time he fought hand-to-hand, until removed from the action, almost by force, by his bodyguard. They fled towards Toledo.

The Castilian infantry was destroyed, together with most of the Orders which had supported them. The Lord of Vizcaya tried to force his way through the ring of enemy forces, but finally had to seek refuge in the unfinished fortress of Alarcos with just a fraction of his knights.

The castle was surrounded with some 3,000 people trapped inside, half of them women and children. The king's enemy, Pedro Fernandez de Castro, who had taken little part in the action, was sent by the Amir to negotiate the surrender; Lopez de Haro and the survivors were allowed to go, leaving 12 knights as hostages for the payment of a great ransom.
1 vol, 110 pgs 2014 SPAIN, ALMENA
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1-666105 Moreno, Manuel LA CONQUISTA de SEVILLA 1248 One of the most important events of the historical period called the reconquest is undoubtedly the capture of Seville in 1248 by the king of Castile and Leon Fernando III, later known by the nickname of 'the Holy.'

And such an important event is dedicated this new installment of the Warriors and Battle Collection. In its pages, designed by the renowned specialist Manuel Jesus Ruiz Moreno, who already had a foothold in the series with the issue dedicated to the battle of Alarcos, the reader will have the opportunity to attend an interesting description of the techniques of assault and defense strengths Spanish in the Middle Ages; the organization of the Christian armies, with a remarkable section on military orders, and operations that led to the fall of so prominent Andalusian stronghold.

Includes 16 color plates.1 vol, 110 pgs 2015 SPAIN, ALMENA
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1-45910 Morillo, Stephen WARFARE UNDER THE ANGLO-NORMAN KINGS, 1066-1135 This study of the battles waged between 1066 and 1135 by the Anglo-Norman kings of England - William the Conqueror, William Rufus and Henry I -is a major restatement of the nature of medieval warfare in the eleventh and twelfth centuries. Bringing together the two major trends in recent medieval military history, the study of military organisations and the study of campaigns, Stephen Morillo illuminates the interrelationship of military organisation and social and political structures and brings many new perceptions to bear, such as the central role of the familia regis, the King's military household. The roles of armies and castles and the normal activities of warfare are examined to show why sieges were far more common than pitched battles. Siege and battle tactics are analysed in the context of social and political influences, administrative structures and campaign patterns, and a connection is proposed in most pre-modern warfare between government strength and infantry quality.1 vol, 217 pgs 1997 LONDON, BOYDELL & BREWER
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1-45930 Morillo, Stephen BATTLE OF HASTINGS:Sources & Interpretations A unique collection of materials including all the primary sources, also all the accounts of the past two centuries, set of original maps from first contact to final pursuit, b/w illust, biblio.1 vol, 272 pgs 1997 LONDON, BOYDELL & BREWER
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1-PWAR088 Newberg, Stephen PAPER WARS: Issue 88 - Scourge of God: Mongolians 1206-1259 Magazine and Game. A mainly solo player depiction of the result of the consolidation of the Mongol tribes by Genghis Khan and the resulting 50 years of conquests that created the empire of the Steppes and brought Mongol horsemen across China in the East and into Poland in the West. The Mongol player is the active player, with the Empires player almost entirely reactive. The Mongol player must balance make his conquests in a race against the clock and scarce resources.

Complexity: Medium; Solitaire: High; Map scale: 275km/hex; Game Scale: Strategic; 1 Map and 1 Countersheet.1 vol, 1 pgs 2018 US, COMPASS GAMES
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2-194510 Nicolle, David CROSS AND CRESCENT IN THE BALKANS: The Ottoman Conquest of Southeastern Europe (14th - 15th centuries) It is the history of a quite extraordinary century, one which began when a tiny of force of Ottoman Turkish warriors was invited by the Christian Byzantine Emperor to cross the Dardanelles from Asia into Europe to assist him in one of the civil wars which were tearing the fast-declining Byzantine Empire apart. It ended with the fall of the Byzantine capital of Constantinople to what was by then a hugely powerful and expanding empire of the Islamic Ottoman Turks, whose rulers came to see themselves as the natural and legitimate heirs of their Byzantine and indeed Roman predecessors. Includes 33 b/w photographs and 4 maps.1 vol, 272 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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2-37922 Nicolle, David MEDIEVAL SOURCE BOOK: Volume 2 Christian Europe Over 150 b/w illust/drawings highlight this single source guide, bibliography, and index.1 vol, 320 pgs 1999 LONDON, BROCKHAMPTON PRES
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1-88181 Nicolle, David CRUSADER WARFARE V1:Byzantium, Western Europe This book presents as many aspects as possible of warfare during the period of the crusades. Focus on Western Europe, Byzantium Crusades, Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. B/w maps/illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 306 pgs 2007 UK, CONTINUUM PUBLISING
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1-88182 Nicolle, David CRUSADER WARFARE V2:Muslims, Mongols vs Crusders This volume focuses on the non-Christian cultures which were most directly involved in the Crusades. The campaigns involved an extraordinary array of states and cultures. B/w maps/illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 370 pgs 2007 UK, CONTINUUM PUBLISING
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1-980055 Nicolle, David CRUSADER CASTLES IN THE HOLY LAND Examining the castles built in the Holy Land 1097 to 1302 as well as the castles built in Cyprus, Greece and the Aegean between 1191 and 1571. This book provides a rare overview of the history.1 vol, 192 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-46540 Nicolle, David illust by Richard Hook MONGOL WARLORDS, THE Covers the lives of Genghis Khan, Kublai Khan, Hulegu and Tamerlane, (16) color plates and many b/w illust/drawings, index.1 vol, 192 pgs 2004 LONDON, BROCKHAMPTON PRES
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1-44910 Norwich, John Julius BYZANTIUM:The Early Centuries Another classic by this renowned author, b/w and color illust/photos, excellent b/w maps. Covers the period 330 AS to 800 AD.1 vol, 408 pgs 1988 UK, GUILD PUBLISHING
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2-61900 Norwich, John Julius THE KINGDOM IN THE SUN 1130-1194 Norman conquest of Sicily 1016-1130. Maps, biblio, index, b/w illust, and a listing of every Norman building still extant on the island.

When on Christmas Day 1130, Roger de Hauteville had himself crowned first King of Sicily, the island entered a golden age. Norman and Italian, Greek and Arab, Lombard, Englishman, and Jew all contributed to a culture that was as brilliant as it was cosmopolitan; to an intellectual climate that attracted the artists the artists and scholars of three continents; and to an atmosphere of racial and religious toleration unparalleled in Europe. Sixty-four years later to the day, the sun set on the Sicilian Kingdom; but its glory lives on in such dazzling monuments as the Palatine Chapel in Palermo or the cathedrals of Monreale and Cefalu.

In this second volume, John Julius Norwich tells the story of the Kingdom in all its splendor, through the reigns of the grotesquely misnamed William the Bad and the Good to the bastard Tancred desperately struggling to preserve his country's independence. We read too of St. Bernard -- magnetic but insufferable -- and of Adrian IV, the only English Pope. Also, a surprising number of other compatriots included Richard the Lionheart (behaving abominably in Messina), his sister Queen Joanna of Sicily, and the sinister Walter of the Mill, the only man in history regularly to sign himself Emir and Archbishop. 1 vol, 353 pgs 2012 UK, FABER AND FABER
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1-66940 Nusbacher, Aryeh BATTLE OF BANNOCKBURN 1314 70+ illust, 16 in color highlight this look at Scotland's most important battle, biblio, index.1 vol, 176 pgs 2001 UK, TEMPUS PUBLISHING
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1-74780 O'Callaghan, Joseph F. RECONQUEST AND CRUSADES IN MEDIEVAL SPAIN Using both Christian and Muslim sources the author examines the military activity in Spain from the late 11th century to the mid 13th century, b/w illust/maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 344 pgs 2004 PHILADELPHIA, UNIV OF PA
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1-25680 Oldenbourg, Zoe CRUSADES, THE A thorough analysis of the Crusades in a narrative style, b/w illust, maps, notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 650 pgs 1998 LONDON, WEIDENFELD
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1-226000 Peer, Chris THE HIGHLAND BATTLES The wars fought in Scotland's northern and western highlands between the 9th and 14th centuries were a key stage in the military history of the region. Out of this confused and turbulent period came the more settled and familiar history of the region. The Highlands and islands were controlled by the kings of Norway or by Norse or Norse-Celtic warlords, who not only resisted Scottish royal authority but on occasion seemed likely to overthrow it.

This study provides an account of the series of campaigns and battles that shaped Scotland. The narrative is structured around a number of battles -- Skitten Moor, Torfness, Tankerness, Renfrew, Mam Garvia, Clairdon, and Dalrigh -- which illustrate phases of the conflict and reveal the strategies and tactics of the rival chieftains. It also considers to what extent the fighting methods of the time survived into the post-medieval period. 1 vol, 216 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-216810 Peers, Chris KING STEPHEN AND THE ANARCHY: Civil War and Military Tactics in Twelfth-Century Britain The Anarchy, the protracted struggle between Stephen of Blois and the Empress Matilda for the English crown between 1135 and 1154, is often seen as a disastrous breakdown in one of the best-governed kingdoms of medieval Europe. But perhaps the impact of the conflict has been overstated, and its effect on the common people across the country is hard to judge. Describes each phase of this civil war, in particular the castles and sieges that dominated strategic thinking, and sets the fighting in the context of the changing tactics and military systems of the 12th century. 1 vol, 192 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-231040 Peers, Chris GENGHIS KHAN AND THE MONGOL WAR MACHINE As a soldier and general, statesman and empire-builder, Genghis Khan is an almost legendary figure. His remarkable achievements and his ruthless methods have given rise to a sinister reputation. He possessed exceptional gifts as a leader and manager of men - and ranks among the greatest military commanders - but he can only be properly understood in terms of the Mongol society and traditions.

The military and cultural background of the Mongols and the nature of steppe societies and their armies are major themes of his book. He looks in detail at the military skills, tactics, and ethos of the Mongol soldiers, and at the advantages and disadvantages they had in combat with the soldiers of more settled societies. Offers a fresh perspective on Genghis Khan the man and the armies he led.1 vol, 216 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-55590 Peers, Chris WARLORDS OF CHINA 700 BC TO AD 1662 7.5x9.5, 60 b/w illust highlight this look at thethose who left their mark on China, biblio, index.1 vol, 176 pgs 1998 LONDON, ARMS & ARMOUR
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1-202440 Phillips, Jonathan FOURTH CRUSADE, THE:Sack of Constaninople By far one the better books on the subject, wellwritten, excellent narrative style makes it easy to read, b/w maps/illust, notes, biblio, index1 vol, 374 pgs 2004 US, VIKING PRESS
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1-41510 Prestwich, Michael ARMIES & WARFARE IN THE MIDDLE AGES The author examines recruitment, logistics, tactics and command control, eighty b/w illust and twenty-four color plates, biblio, index.1 vol, 480 pgs 1996 NEW HAVEN, YALE UNIV PRES
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1-50190 Queller, Donald and Madden, Thomas FOURTH CRUSADE, THE:The Conquest of Constantinople Classic account, covers the taking of Zara and the sack of Constantinople in 1204, the election of a Latin Emperor, chpt. notes, maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 358 pgs 1999 PHILA, UNIVERSITY OF PENN
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1-65300 Rogers, Clifford J. WAR CRUEL AND SHARP:English Strategy 1327-1360 Reassessment of Edward III & the Black Prince's military/political strategies, the author argues the quest for decisive battle underlay every campaign, army list, maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 512 pgs 2000 UK, BOYDELL & BREWER
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2-65300 Rogers, Clifford J. WAR CRUEL AND SHARP: English Strategy 1327-1360 Reassessment of Edward III and the Black Prince's military and political strategies as the author argues the quest for decisive battle underlaid every campaign. Includes army list, maps, bibliography, and index.1 vol, 512 pgs 2014 UK, BOYDEL & BREWER
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2-210200 Romane, Julian BYZANTIUM TRIUMPHANT: The Military History of the Byzantines 959-1025 Byzantium Triumphant describes in detail the wars of the Byzantine emperors Nicephorus II Phocas, his nephew and assassin John I Tzimiskes, and Basil II. The operations, battles, and drama of their various bitter struggles unfold, depicting the new energy and improved methods of warfare developed in the late 10th century. These emperors were at war on all fronts, fighting for survival and dominance against enemies including the Arab caliphates, Bulgars (Basil II was dubbed by later authors 'the Bulgar Slayer'), and the Holy Roman Empire, not to mention dealing with civil wars and rebellions.

Drawing on the evidence of Byzantine military manuals, this offers a detailed understanding of the Byzantine tactics, organization, training, and doctrine. While essentially a military history, there is, inevitably with the Byzantine emperors, a healthy dose of court intrigue, assassination, and political skullduggery too.1 vol, 224 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-67580 Rose, Susan MEDIEVAL NAVAL WARFARE 1000-1500 Account of the organization and use of medieval navies, Italian city states, England & France for the control of the Mediterranean and North Sea etc, b/w maps/illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 160 pgs 2002 LONDON, ROUTLEDGE
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1-200930 Rubenstein, Jay ARMIES OF HEAVEN: The First Crusade and the Quest for Apocalypse Beginning in 1095 and culminating four bloody years later in the siege of Jerusalem, the First Crusade represented a new kind of unrestrained-and apocalyptic-warfare. For the Christian warriors, many of them uneducated Germanic tribesmen, the capture of Jerusalem would bring about the End Times and the return of Christ. For their comparatively sophisticated Muslim adversaries, the nearly barbaric Christians represented a deluge of religious fanatics and professional combatants whose zeal and savagery threatened to topple every civilization that stood in their path. 1 vol, 0 pgs 2011 US, BASIC BOOKS
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2-76880 Runciman, Steven FIRST CRUSADE, THE Abridged edition of his famous 3 vol set, coversthe First Crusade urged by Pope Urban III.1 vol, 208 pgs 2005 LONDON, CAMBRIDGE UNIV
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2-195390 Sadler, John TOWTON: The Battle of Palm Sunday Field 1461 The battle at Towton in Yorkshire on 29 March 1461 was the largest, longest fought and bloodiest day in English medieval history. In terms of the number of troops involved, the ruthlessness of the fighting, the quantity of casualties and the decisive nature of its outcome, Towton stands out from the long sequence of battles fought for control of England in the fifteenth century.

This bitter contest of arms was a turning point in the Wars of the Roses and -- as a result of the discoveries of modern archaeological research - it is one of the best known. John Sadler, in this vivid reconstruction of the battle, offers a fresh view of a pivotal episode in English history and an unflinching insight into the cruelties of medieval warfare.1 vol, 224 pgs 2011 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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2-202100 Sadler, John THE SECOND BARON'S WAR: Simon de Montfort and the Battles of Lewes and Evesham Describes the Barons' War events in the mid-13th century and explores the leading personalities whose bitter quarrel gave rise to the conflict -- Henry III, his son Prince Edward (later Edward I), and their most famous opponent, Simon de Montfort, whose masterful charisma galvanized support among the discontented nobility.

The clash of interests between the king and his 'overmighty' subjects is reconsidered, as are the personal and political tensions that polarized opinion and tested loyalties to the limit. The main emphasis is on the two major campaigns that determined the course of the war and indeed the future government of England -- the battles fought at Lewes and Evesham.1 vol, 192 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-229880 Sadler, John HENRY HOTSPUR PERCY & THE BATTLE OF OTTERBURN 1388 History of the battle and the personalities. Covers the battle and the battlefield. Also recfaps what the period chronicles noted about the battle. Includes color photos and color maps. Extensive bibliography.1 vol, 82 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-230700 Sadler, John HOTSPUR: Sir Henry Percy and the Myth of Chivalry On 21 July 1403 Sir Henry Percy - better known as Hotspur - led a rebel army out at Shrewsbury to face the forces of the king Henry IV. The battle was both bloody and decisive. Hotspur was shot down by an arrow and killed. Posthumously he was declared a traitor and his lands forfeited to the crown. This was an ignominious end to the brilliant career of one of the most famous medieval noblemen, a remarkable soldier, diplomat, and courtier who played a leading role in the reigns of Richard II and Henry IV. How did he earn his extraordinary reputation, and why did Shakespeare portray him as a fearsomely brave but flawed hero who, despite a traitor's death, remained the mirror of chivalry?

Hotspur's exploits as a soldier in France during the Hundred Years War, against the Scots in the Scottish borders and at the battles of Otterburn, Homildon Hill, and Shrewsbury have overshadowed his diplomatic role as a loyal royal servant in missions to Prussia, Cyprus, Ireland, and Aquitaine. And, as the heir to one of the foremost noble families of northern England, he was an important player not only in the affairs of the North but of the kingdom as a whole.1 vol, 256 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-89840 Sanchez, Jose MEDIEVAL KNIGHTS:The Age of Chivalry 8.25x11.75. full color throughout with maps, details the rise of cavalry/knights and their impact on warfare.1 vol, 152 pgs 2008 SPAIN, ANDREA PRESS
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1-234740 Sanders, Richard BANNERS OF THE TEUTONIC ARMY AND THE POLISH-LITHUANIAN ARMY AND THEIR ALLIES AT TANNENBERG 1410: Illustrated with Flat Tin Figures The book is about the Banners (divisions) and flags of the armies at that historic 1410 Battle of Tannenberg - or Grunwald as it is called in Poland - and the Zinnfiguren representing the more than 100 different flags. The book contains over 100 color photos of Zinnfiguren with the flags of the Teutonic Order, the Polish-Lithuanian Army and their allies' standard-bearers painted by a number of collectors. It also presents plates with the flags of both armies and of the Polish and Lithuanian coats of arms. Includes 200+ color illustrations.1 vol, 100 pgs 2022 US, RICHARD SANDERS
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1-208860 Santiuste, David THE HAMMER OF THE SCOTS: Edward I and the Scottish Wars of Independence Known to posterity as Scottorum Malleus - the Hammer of the Scots - Edward I was one of medieval England's most formidable kings. This book offers a fresh interpretation of Edward's military career, within the context of his Scottish wars. In part this is a study of personality: Edward was an extraordinary man. His struggles with tenacious opponents - including Robert the Bruce and William Wallace - have become the stuff of legend. It also considers the wider impact of Edward's campaigns, describing the effects on people at all levels of society and providing a compelling portrait of the British Isles at war.1 vol, 240 pgs 2015 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-196690 Santiuste, Davis EDWARD IV AND THE WAR OF THE ROSES Based on contemporary sources and the latest scholarly research, this reassessment of Edward's military role, and of the Wars of the Roses in which he played such a vital part, gives a fascinating insight into Edward the man as well as the politics and fighting. Although Edward has not achieved the martial reputation of other warrior kings such as Henry V, perhaps because he fought his own people in a civil war, he was a formidable military leader whose strengths and subtlety have not been fully recognized. Includes 20 illustrations.1 vol, 208 pgs 2011 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-73430 Santosuosso, Antonio BARBARIANS, MARAUDERS AND INFIDELS The author examines the motives of war during the Middle Ages, from Charlemagne, the Magyars to the Crusades, 30 b/w drawings/maps/figs, biblio, index1 vol, 352 pgs 2004 BOULDER, WESTVIEW PRESS
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1-57820 Sarkar, Jagadish ART OF WAR IN MEDIEVAL INDIA, THE An analytical survey of the Rajput, Turko-Afghan,Mughal, Maratha & Sikh military systems, includingstrategy/tactics, naval, organization, biblio.1 vol, 396 pgs
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1-69750 Sayce, Michael MONGOL INVASION OF EUROPE, THE:1237-1241 8.5x11, organization, weapons, training etc for both the Mongol and Eastern European Armies, o/b's campaign/battle maps, army lists, appendices.1 vol, 48 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-231140 Schrader, Helena THE HOLY LAND IN THE ERA OF THE CRUSADES: Kingdoms at the Crossroads of Civilizations, 1100-1300 Introductory source that provides a comprehensive overview of these unique states as a starting point for the uninitiated. Covers the history, demography, state institutions, foreign policy, economy, art, architecture, and lifestyle of the people who lived in the crusader states in the period from 1100 to 1300. It is organized in two main parts: a chronological historical overview, and a topical discussion of key features of these unique kingdoms. An additional, final chapter describes the rise and fall of the House of Ibelin to give the entire history a human face. 1 vol, 384 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-236400 Scott, Jenn THE MEN OF WARRE: The Clothes, Weapons and Accoutrements of the Scots at War 1460-1600 Uses a wide range of sources to present what the highland and lowland Scots were wearing and fighting in during this crucial and turbulent period in Scotland's history -- from the late medieval to the cusp of the early modern period and the material culture of war.? Includes 14 b/w photos and 8 color illustrations.1 vol, 122 pgs 2023 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-65290 Simms, Katharine FROM KINGS TO WARLORDS:Gaelic Ireland The Norman invasion of Ireland in 1169, did not result in a complete conquest. This book looks at the unconquered chiefs and changes in society, chapter on the King's Army, biblio, index.1 vol, 208 pgs 2000 UK, BOYDELL & BREWER
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1-72381 Solum, Terje illust by Anders K. Rue SAGA OF THE SAMURAI:V1 Takeda Rises to Power 8.5x11, (14) color illust of uniforms/weapons, (2)color maps, V1 explores the beginning & earlyhistory of the Takeda family 1130-1467 AD, manyb/w illust, appendicies.1 vol, 84 pgs 2003 GARDEN GROVE, BROOKHURST
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1-72382 Solum, Terje illust by Anders K. Rue SAGA OF THE SAMURAI:V2 The Unification of Kai 8.5x11, (12) color illust of uniforms/weapons, (4)color maps, V2 explores focuses on the life ofTakeda Nobutora 1494-1574, b/w illust, appendices.1 vol, 84 pgs 2004 US, BROOKHURST PRESS
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1-72383 Solum, Terje illust by Anders K. Rue SAGA OF THE SAMURAI:V3 The Kai Takeda 3 1521-1548 8.5x11, (12) color illust of uniforms/weapons, (4)color maps, V3 explores focuses on the life ofTakeda Shingen, b/w illust, appendices.1 vol, 80 pgs 2005 US, BROOKHURST PRESS
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1-72384 Solum, Terje illust by Anders K. Rue SAGA OF THE SAMURAI:V4 Shingen in Command 1 vol, 80 pgs 2006 US, BROOKHURST PRESS
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1-202570 Stanton, Charles NORMAN NAVAL OPERATIONS in the Mediterranean The rise of Norman naval power in the central Mediterranean in the 11th and 12th centuries prompted a seminal shift in the balance of power on the sea. Drawing from Latin, Greek, Jewish and Arabic sources, this book details how the House of Hauteville, particularly under Robert Guiscard and his brother Roger, used sea power to accomplish what the Papacy, the German Empire and the Eastern Empire could not: the conquest of southern Italy and Sicily from Islam.

The subsequent establishment of an aggressive naval presence on Sicily, first by Roger de Hauteville and then by his son Roger II, effectively wrested control of the central Mediterranean from Byzantine and Muslim maritime hegemony, opening the sea to east-west shipping. The author goes on to describe how this development, in turn, emboldened the West Italian maritime republics, principally Genoa and Pisa, to expand eastward in conjunction with the Crusades. It was, quite literally, a sea change, ushering in a new period of western maritime ascendancy which has persisted into the modern era.1 vol, 0 pgs 2011 US, BOYDEL & BREWER
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1-210220 Stanton, Charles MEDIEVAL MARITIME WARFARE Following the fall of Rome, the sea is increasingly the stage upon which the human struggle of western civilization is played out. In a world of few roads and great disorder, the sea is the medium on which power is projected and wealth sought. Yet this confused period in the history of maritime warfare has rarely been studied - it is little known and even less understood.

Depicts the development of maritime warfare from the end of the Roman Empire to the dawn of the Renaissance, detailing the wars waged in the Mediterranean by the Byzantines, Muslims, Normans, Crusaders, the Italian maritime republics, Angevins and Aragonese as well as those fought in northern waters by the Vikings, English, French, and the Hanseatic League. 1 vol, 368 pgs 2015 UK, PEN & SWORD
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2-210220 Stanton, Charles MEDIEVAL MARITIME WARFARE Depicts the development of maritime warfare from the end of the Roman Empire to the dawn of the Renaissance, detailing the wars waged in the Mediterranean by the Byzantines, Muslims, Normans, Crusaders, the Italian maritime republics, Angevins and Aragonese as well as those fought in northern waters by the Vikings, English, French, and the Hanseatic League1 vol, 368 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-43830 Strickland, Matthew WAR AND CHIVALRY The conduct & perception of War in England and Normandy 1066-1217, emphasis is on conduct in battle & siege not tactics/strategy, b/w illust, maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 448 pgs 1996 NY, CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS
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2-26320 Strickland, Matthew editor ANGLO-NORMAN WARFARE Studies in Anglo-Saxon and Anglo-Norman Military Organization & Warfare, 15 short pieces, biblio.1 vol, 302 pgs 1992 US, BOYDEL & BREWER
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1-34351 Sumption, Jonathan HUNDRED YEARS WAR, THE:Trial by Battle V1 Book is heavily researched from both primary and secondary sources, b/w illust, good maps, index.1 vol, 672 pgs 1999 PHILA, UNIV OF PENN PRESS
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1-34352 Sumption, Jonathan HUNDRED YEARS WAR, THE:Trial by Battle V2 Divided Houses Book is heavily researched from both primary and secondary sources, b/w illust, good maps, index.

A succession of catastrophes in the middle years of the fourteenth century brought France to the brink of destruction. The bankruptcy of the French state and a bitter civil war within the royal family were followed by the defeat and capture of the King of France by the Black Prince at Poitiers. A peasant revolt and a violent revolution in Paris completed the tragedy. In a humiliating treaty of partition France ceded more than a third of its territory to Edward III of England. Not for sixty years would the English again come so close to total victory.

Yet the theme of the volume is not destruction, but survival. France's great cities, provincial towns and rural communities resisted where its leaders failed. They withstood the sustained savagery of the soldiers and the free companies of brigands to undo most of Edward III's work in the following generation. England's triumphs proved to be brittle and short-lived.
1 vol, 696 pgs 2001 US, UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA PRESS
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1-34353 Sumption, Jonathan HUNDRED YEARS WAR, THE:Trial by Battle Book is heavily researched from both primary and secondary sources, b/w illust, good maps, index.

This long-awaited third volume of Jonathan Sumption's monumental history of the war narrates the period from 1369 to 1393, a span marked by the slow decline of English fortunes and the subsequent rise of the French. The English were condemned to see the conquests of the previous thirty years overrun by the armies of the king of France in less than ten. Edward III was succeeded by a vulnerable child, destined to grow into a neurotic and unstable adult presiding over a divided nation. England's citizenry was being asked to pay for a long and expensive war, soldiers were becoming disenchanted, and the Peasants' Revolt of 1381 evidenced the social unrest in the land. However, France too paid a heavy price for her success. Beneath the surface splendor the French government sat poised at the edge of bankruptcy and the population subsisted in fear and insecurity. The inexperience of Charles VI and his gradual relapse into insanity divided the French political world, as the king's relatives competed for the plunder of the state, sowing the seeds of disintegration and civil war in the following century.1 vol, 1024 pgs 20011 US, UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA PRESS
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1-34354 Sumption, Jonathan HUNDRED YEARS WAR, THE: Volume IV - Cursed Kings Tells the story of the destruction of France by the madness of its king and the greed and violence of his family. In the early 15th century, Europe's strongest and most populous state, France, suffered a complete internal collapse. As the warring parties within fought for the spoils of the kingdom under the vacant gaze of the mad King Charles VI, the country was left at the mercy of one of the most remarkable rulers of the European Middle Ages: Henry V of England, who had destroyed the French army on the field of Agincourt in October 1415 and left most of France's leadership dead.

Recounts in extraordinary detail the relentless campaign of conquest that brought Henry to the streets and palaces of Paris within just a few years. He died at the age of 36 in a French royal castle in 1422, just two months before he would have become King of France.1 vol, 928 pgs 2015 US, UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA PRESS
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1-45970 Suppe, Frederick C. MILITARY INSITUTIONS ON THE WELSH MARCHES Between 1066 and 1282 two quite different societies were juxtaposedalong the Welsh Marches: a feudally-based Anglo-Norman one, and aCeltic Welsh one. It has been conventional to consider the formerto have been more sophisticated and developed than the latter but, in fact, the situation was more complex, and during more than two centuries of attacks and campaigns each society borrowed from the other.

This book is the first comparative study of the two military systems. It considers issues pertinent to the entire border region, and, indeed, to other medieval marches. Specific topics examined include: the nature of Welsh military service, Welsh tactics and the English response, the development and functioning of Clun (a representative border castlery), the local command in Shropshire and the so-called 'wardens' of the March, and the extent to which Welsh military customs influenced those of the Marches and of England.
1 vol, 203 pgs 1997 LONDON, BOYDELL & BREWER
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1-214200 Sverdrup, Carl Fredrik THE MONGOL CONQUESTS: The Military Operations of Genghis Khan and Sube'etei The Mongols created the greatest landlocked empire known to history. It was an empire created and sustained by means of conquest. Initially an insignificant tribal leader, Genghis Khan gradually increased his power, overcoming one rival after another. After he had subjugated all tribes of Inner Asia, he struck southward into China and later attacked distant Khwariz in the Near East. Sube'etei continued to make significant conquests after Genghis Khan died, conquering central China and leading a large force into the heart of Europe.

Between them, Genghis Khan and Sube'etei directed more than 40 campaigns, fought more than 60 battles, and conquered all lands from Korea in the east to Hungary and Poland in the west. 25 maps.

This book offers a detailed narrative of the military operations of these two leaders, based on early Mongolian, Chinese, Near Eastern, and European sources. Making full use of newly translated Chinese sources, the account offer details never before given in English works.

Detailed maps showing the operations support the text. Many conventional wisdom views of the Mongols, such as their use of terror as a deliberate strategy, or their excellence at siege warfare, are shown to be incorrect. This is a major contribution to our knowledge of the Mongols and their way of warfare.1 vol, 392 pgs 2017 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-54150 Swanton, Michael editor/translator ANGLO-SAXON CHRONICLE, THE The most complete translation published, extensivenotes draw on the latest archaeologists andpaleographers, fully indexed and complemented bymaps and genealogical tables.1 vol, 400 pgs 1998 LONDON, ROUTLEDGE
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1-228250 Sylvester, Peer BRIAN BORU: High King of Ireland -- Eurogame Ireland is awash with would-be kings, power-hungry pretenders, and self-professed rulers. The provinces are in disarray, and the common folk are paying the price. The land needs a leader.
In Brian Boru, players will strive to unite Ireland under their domain, securing control through might, cunning, and matrimony. Join forces to fend off Viking invaders, build monasteries to extend your influence, and gather support in towns and villages throughout the land. To become High King of all Ireland, you will need to navigate a web of shifting alliances, outmaneuver your enemies, and grab history by the reins. Includes rules in English and German.

Number of players: 3-5
Ages: 14+
Play time: 60-90 minutes
Components: Board, 46 cards, 139 tokens, 125 wooden discs1 vol, 1 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-205670 Theotokis, Georgios THE NORMAN CAMPAIGNS IN THE BALKANS: 1081-1108 The Norman expansion in 11th-century Europe was a movement of enormous historical importance, which saw men and women from the duchy of Normandy settling in England, Italy, Sicily and the Middle East. The Norman establishment in the South is particularly interesting, because it represents the story of a few hundred mercenaries who managed to establish a principality in the Mediterranean that would later develop in to the Kingdom of Sicily.

In this book the author examines the clash of two different military cultures -- the Normans and the Byzantines -- in one theater of war -- the Balkans. It is the first study to date of the military organization of the Norman and Byzantine states in the Mediterranean, and of their overall strategies and their military tactics in the battlefield. It is also the first to examine the way in which each military culture reacted and adapted to the strategies and tactics of its enemies in Italy and the Balkans.

The author closely follows the campaigns conducted by the Normans in the Byzantine provinces of Illyria and Macedonia and their battles against Imperial armies commanded by the Byzantine Emperor. He also examines the ways in which the Italian-Norman and Byzantine military systems differed, and their relative efficiencies.1 vol, 248 pgs 2014 US, BOYDEL & BREWER
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1-226810 Theotokis, Georgios BOHEMOND OF TARANTO: Crusader and Conqueror Bohemond of Taranto, Lord of Antioch and unofficial leader of the First Crusade, was a man of boundless ambition and inexhaustible energy -- he was, in the words of Romuald of Salerno, 'always seeking the impossible'. While he failed in his quest to secure the Byzantine throne, he succeeded in founding the most enduring of all the crusader states. Yet few substantial accounts of the life of this remarkable warrior have been written and none have been published in English for over a century.

He concentrates on Bohemond as a soldier and commander, covering his contribution to the crusades but focusing in particular on his military achievements in Italy, Sicily, the Balkans, and Anatolia. Since medieval commanders generally receive little credit for their strategic understanding, he examines Bohemond's war-plans in his many campaigns, describes how he adapted his battle-tactics when facing different opponents and considers whether his approach to waging war was typical of the Norman commanders of his time. 1 vol, 208 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-39290 Thomas, D.H. HERBERTS OF RAGLAN, THE:Battle of Edgecote 1469 Account of the rise of the Herberts and their support of the House Of York, details the battle of Edgecote and the subsequent rout of Herbert's forces, b/w maps.1 vol, 114 pgs 1994 UK, FREEZYWATER PUBLS'ING
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1-198250 Todd, Brian and map illustrators Joshua Alfee and John Cairns WARFARE IN THE MEDIEVAL WORLD Warfare in the Medieval World with 100+ maps explores how civilizations and cultures made war on the battlefields of the Near East and Europe in the period between the fall of Rome and the introduction of reliable gunpowder weapons during the Thirty Years' War. Through an exploration of thirty-three selected battles, military historian Brian Todd Carey surveys the changing tactical relationships between the four weapon systems - heavy and light infantry and heavy and light cavalry - focusing on the evolution of shock and missile combat.

Through the use of dozens of multiphase tactical maps, this fascinating introduction to the art of war during western civilization's ancient and classical periods pulls together the primary and secondary sources and creates a powerful historical narrative. The result is a synthetic work that will be essential reading for students and armchair military historians alike.1 vol, 272 pgs 2012 UK, PEN and SWORD
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1-79840 Turnbull, S.R. SAMURAI: A MILITARY HISTORY Military history, color and b/w plates, maps, appendices, index.1 vol, 304 pgs 1977 US, MCMILLAN PUBLISHING
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1-74550 Turnbull, Stephen KNIGHT TRIUMPHANT, THE:1314-1485 A look at the Knight in England & Europe, color illust, maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 256 pgs 2001 UK, CASSELL & CO
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1-85270 Tyerman, Christopher GOD'S WAR:A New History of the Crusades Likely to replace Runciman's work as the standardon this subject; covers the Crusades in Spain, theBaltic and the Latin East, biblio, index.1 vol, 1040 pgs 2009 US, HARVARD PRESS
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1-914160 various VAE VICTIS # 160: La Guerre d'ind?pendance de Bretagne The French-Breton War simulates the conflict between the Kingdom of France and the Duchy of Brittany. Confronted with France's rising power and the decline of his duchy, Francois II of Brittany, and later his daughter the Duchess Anne, attempted to form an alliance through marriage with Maximilian of Austria in order to unite the two houses. France was the preeminent country in Europe after the Hundred Years War. The great feudal Bretons were drawn to France's strength and influence and swayed between loyalty and betrayal of the Duke of Brittany. Brittany's independence was played out at the end of the century but its defeat during the battle of Saint-Aubin du Cormier on 24 July 1488 sealed its fate. The war continued for a few more years thanks to the support - gold and soldiers - of England, Spain, Gascony, and the Holy Empire. The war finally ended with the defeat of the Bretons and the marriage of Duchesse Anne to King of France Charles VIII, thereby sealing the annexation of the duchy to the kingdom.

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Game turn: One season
Counters: 1,500 to 2,000 foot soldiers or 750 to 1,000 cavalrymen
Difficulty: 5/10
Possibility of solo play: 0/10
Game duration: 2 to 3 hours

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1 vol, 84 pgs 2021 FRANCE, CERIGO EDITIONS
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1-930330 various STRATEGY & TACTICS # 330 Mediterranean Empires: The Struggle for the Middle Sea 1281-1350 Mediterranean Empires: The Struggle for the Middle Sea, 1281-1350 AD is a low to intermediate complexity, two-player, strategic-level wargame simulating the fight for the Western and Central Mediterranean during the turn of the 13th-14th centuries. Players control either the French/Anjou forces and their allies, or Aragon and their allies. The map shows the Western and Central Mediterranean as it was during the 13th-14th centuries and is divided into its geo-political regions or areas with units moving across the map from area to area. There are seven game turns. Each game turn (GT) represents a decade. Units represent from 500 to 2000 men.

Components: One 22x34-inch map, 176 counters, and the magazine.
1 vol, 84 pgs 2021 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-949031 Various PRETORIEN # 31 Cover story: Belisarius and the Reconquest of Africa

After the fall of Rome and the abdication of Romulus Augustus, the Vandals had seized Carthage in 439 and established a powerful kingdom in Africa. But after unsuccessful attempts, the Emperor Justinian sent Belisarius to reconquer the African land, and proceeded to defeat the Vandals and restoree their African provinces, the Balearic Islands, Sardinia, and Corsica.

The natural and artificial borders that protected the Roman Empire ('limes') is a constant topic of research. Among its fortifications, Hadrian's Wall is one of the most famous, followed by the Antonine Wall. Praetorian profiles these amazing walls and their unequal fate. 1 vol, 68 pgs 2014 FRANCE, LCV
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1-949032 Various PRETORIEN # 32 Cover story: Charlemagne and his time.

This issue of Praetorian no exception to the rule as evidenced by new accounts of battles. In 1388, the clash of Glarus against Habsburg troops in the village of Nafels ends with a Swiss victory all the more surprising that the fight takes place in one in ten between the insurgents that we imagine less prepared and a perfectly organized and commanded by the Duke of Austria in person.

Praetorian makes you share in this issue by referring to the history of Charlemagne, the emperor legendary military leader but also what is said undefeated. It has often been forgotten that lasting reattached Aquitaine in France and he went to the Pope's Papal States.1 vol, 68 pgs 2014 FRANCE, LCV
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1-962032 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE Volume 3.2 April 2013 Theme: Warrior Bishops -- Huldrych Zwingli; and Philip of Dreux. Other Articles: The Battle of the River Berre; The Pontifical Swiss Guard; and more.1 vol, 60 pgs 2013 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-962043 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Volume 4.3 Theme: The First War of Scottish Independence
* William Wallace vs Edward I
* The Battle of Bannockburn
* The Knights of Bannockburn
Features
* The Last Condottieri
* The End of Moravia1 vol, 60 pgs 2014 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-962044 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Volume 4.4 Theme: The Burgundian Wars
The Burgundian lance
Battle of Grandson
Defeat at Nancy

Features Egil Skallargr?msson
German chivalric epics

1 vol, 60 pgs 2014 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-962055 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Volume 5.5 Theme: Naval Warfare and Piracy in the Middle Ages
* Historical Introduction - Yesterday Pirate, Today Privateer
* The Viking Warship - Iron-Studded Dragons
* Klaus Stortebeker and the Victual Brotherhood - God's Friends and All the World's Enemies
* Murtaugh 'The Great' and Irish Naval Power - The Hand on the Rudder
* Roger of Lauria's Victory at Malta - Aragon's Naval Hero
* The Viking Siege of Paris: 885-886 - Besieging an Island-City
* Medieval Ship Castles - Floating Citadel
* The Emirate of Crete - Smoke on the Water

Features:
* The Battle of Myton - To Catch a Queen
* Handgonnes and Hand Cannons, c.1338-1475 - Medieval Europe's First Firearms1 vol, 60 pgs 2015 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-962056 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Volume 5.6 Theme: The Mongol Invasion of Europe
* Historical Introduction: The Scourge of God
* The Travels of Giovanni da Pian del Carpine: Mission to the Great Khan
* Genghis Khan and his Sons: All in the Family
* Weapons and Armor of the Mongol Warrior: Storm from the Steppes
* The Mongol Devastation of Poland: The Battle of Legnica
* The Mongols' Western Campaign: The Ravage of Rus

Other Articles:
* Reputation in Medieval Scandinavia: Law and Honor
* Frankish Armies in the 6th Century: The King's Tool
* The Use of Vegetius in the Middle Ages: Learning from the Romans1 vol, 60 pgs 2015 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-962061 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Volume 6.1 Theme: Reign of the Leper King - The Kingdom Of Jerusalem

* Historical Introduction: Amalric's Legacy -- King Amalric of Jerusalem (r. 1163-1174) was the father and predecessor of King Baldwin IV
* Historia of William of Tyre: Deeds Done Beyond the Sea
* Latin Field Army: circi 1099-1187
* The Reenactor - Clive Kelly
* Kingdom of Jerusalem and Its Neighbors: Hostility in the Holy Land
* Battle of Montgisard 1177: A Day of Terrible Slaughter
* The Life of the Leper King: Baldwin IV

Other Articles:
* The Influence of the Viking God of Warfare: Odin - Warrior God
* Mobile Fortress of the Hussite Wars - Ziska's Wagenburg
* The Military career of St. Francis of Assisi: Soldier before Saint?
* The Grand Chevauchee, 1355: The Black Prince Unleashed1 vol, 60 pgs 2016 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-962062 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Volume 6.2 Theme: The War of the Sicilian Vespers

* Historical Introduction: Amalric's Legacy -- King Amalric of Jerusalem (r. 1163-1174) was the father and predecessor of King Baldwin IV
* Historia of William of Tyre: Deeds Done Beyond the Sea
* Latin Field Army: Circa 1099-1187
* The Reenactor - Clive Kelly
* Kingdom of Jerusalem and Its Neighbors: Hostility in the Holy Land
* Battle of Montgisard 1177: A Day of Terrible Slaughter
* The Life of the Leper King: Baldwin IV

Other Articles:
* The Influence of the Viking God of Warfare: Odin - Warrior God
* Mobile Fortress of the Hussite Wars - Ziska's Wagenburg
* The Military career of St. Francis of Assisi: Soldier before Saint?
* The Grand Chevauchee, 1355: The Black Prince Unleashed1 vol, 60 pgs 2016 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-962064 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Volume 6.4 Theme: The Norman invasion of Ireland

* The Norman Invasion of Ireland
* Gerald of Wales on the Conquest of Ireland
* Irish Warfare During the Norman Invasion
* A Look at Ringforts in Ireland
* The High King Fights Back: Reclaiming the throne (Ruaidri Ua Conchobair)
* The Life and Times of Richard de Clare
* Angol-Norman Castles in Ireland
* The Waterford Massacre, AD 1170
* A Picture from the Topographia Hiberniae
* Ireland's Medieval Treaure: Book of Kells
* Medieval Normans and Irish on Film1 vol, 60 pgs 2016 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-962065 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Volume 6.5 Theme: The Knights Templar

* Why I Write About the Templars
* Who Were the Knights Templar
* The New Knighthood: Bernard of Clairvaux and the Templars
* Ten Unusual Facts about the Templars: From blood brothers to bad breath
* Crusader Catastrophe: The Battle of La Forbie
* The Afterlife of the Templars: From fighting injustice to ruling the world
* Bernard's Chosen: Forged in the furnace of Holy War1 vol, 60 pgs 2016 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-962066 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Volume 6.6 Theme: The German Peasants' War

* A Look at the German Peasants' Revolt - Lucifer and his Angels
* Landsknechts in the German Peasant Armies
* The Prince-Archbishop vs. the People - The Siege of Salzburg
* Gotz von Berlichingen, Reluctant Leader - Knight of the Iron Hand
* and more1 vol, 60 pgs 2016 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-962071 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Volume 7.1 Theme: Viking Invasion

Theme articles include: Why Did the Vikings Attack?; Between Myth and Reality: Amazons of the Viking World; Laying Waste to Everything: Viking Tactics in West Francia; Ship After Ship of the Majus: A Viking Raid on Seville in 844; Brilliant Warfare or Pragmatic Decision: The Viking Sieges of Paris; Curl Up and Sharpen Your Seaxe: Viking Winter Camps; and The Viking Axe.

Other articles include: Medieval Armies of the Dead; Mining as a Medieval Siege Tactic: The Siege of Edessa; and Hollywood's Favorite Viking: Ragnar Lodbrok.1 vol, 60 pgs 2016 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-962072 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Volume 7.2 - First Barons' War Theme: The Battle of Lincoln
* The Failure of Magna Carta - The First Barons' War (1215-1217)
* Hard Pressed and Strongly Resisted - The Siege of Rochester
* Hating John - How English Chroniclers Portrayed the King
* The Key to England - The Siege of Dover
* From Towers to Tunnels - Gamechangers in English Castle-Building
* A Day to be Venerated Through our Age - The Battle of Lincoln
* A Warrior for king and Christ - Peter des Roches at the Battle of Lincoln
* What Happened to the Prisoners of War - The Aftermath of the Battle of Lincoln

Features:
* The Battles of the Orontes and Apamea - Byzantines and Fatimids at War
* The Sweet Side of War - Honey and Military Medicine
* The Crossbow - A Devilish Device
* Take From the Rich; Give to the Poor - Robin Hood on Film1 vol, 60 pgs 2017 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-962073 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Volume 7.3 Theme: Tournaments and Jousting in the Middle Ages
* And the Crowd Went Wild: A Short History of Tournaments
* Old Games and New Order: The Tournaments of the Four Lands
* Quintain, Dice and Young Knights: Jousting on the First Crusade
* The Holy Roman Empire: Pageantry and Violence: Maximilian I, Tournament Fanatic
* He Has Not Abandoned Warlike Custom: Manuel I Komenos and Byzantine Jousting
* A Most Marvelous Deed of Arms: The Combat of the Thirty
* Single Combat during the Hundred Years' War: When it Wasn't a Game
* The Ghent Crossbow Tournament of 1440: Shooting for Prizes and Honor
* Their Shields are Pierced and Shattered: The Lance
* The Story of a Modern-day Knight: Jousting in the 21st Century
* Right in Everything but the Details: Jousting on Film
* No Aiming at Unprotected Parts: Tournament Rules1 vol, 60 pgs 2017 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-962074 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Volume 7.4 Theme: The Battle of Hattin
* The Sign of the Cross on his Forehead - Did Crusaders Get Tattoos?
* The Rise of the Ayyubids - Saladin's Apprenticeship in Egypt
* The Geopolitics of the Medieval Middle East - Was It Just Crusade and Jihad?
* Victory Before the Fall - The Siege of Kerak
* Ayyubid Military Organization Under Saladin - Family, Finance, and Faith
* Give the Lie to the Devil - The Battle of Hattin
* The Consequences of Poor Strategy - Saladin's Post-Hattin Malaise
* Millions of Meandering Lines - Of Swords, Steel, and Saladin
* The Wedge between Egypt and Syria - The Crusader Castle of Montreal
* The Museum of the Order of St John, London - Bearers of the Cross

Other:
* A Pirate-Monk in the English Channel - The Battle of Sandwich
* Miracles, Visions, and St. Barbara's Head - Teutonic Knights and PTSD
* An Invisible Clash - The Battle of Hatting on Film1 vol, 60 pgs 2017 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-962075 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Volume 7.5 - The Murder of Charles the Good Theme: The Murder of Charles the Good

* How Flanders Descended into Civil War - A Murder, a Siege, and Too Many Successors
* Let's Kill Him in the Church - A Medieval Model for Murder
* Vigils, Fights, Attacks, and Other Tasks - In Bruges Goes Medieval
* The War According to Herman of Tournai - Chaos in Flanders
* The Rise and Fall of William Clito - The Siege of Aalst
* The Chronicler and the Historian - My Friend Galbert
* Further Reading - Books and Articles on Charles the Good
* The Rules of the Game - Deception in Siege Warfare
* The Sword in the Bog - Forged by a God, Foretold by a Wizard, Found by a King
* A Salty Brain and Climbing Stairs - Filippo Vadi's Martial Philosophies
* The Earth is a Source of Wonder - Fantastic Beasts and How They Kill You
* A Failed French Expedition Against England - The Portable 'Wooden City' of 1386
* Attacked With Siege-Engines and Arrows - The Siege of Silves in 1189
* Chasing the Monster - Beowulf on Film1 vol, 60 pgs 2017 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-962076 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Volume 7.6 - The Legend OF El Cid Theme: The Legend of El Cid
The Deeds of Rodrigo the Campeado - The Man Who Became El Cid
The Era of the Taifa States - When Iberia was Shattered
Living in a 'Basket of Snakes' - The Takeover of Toledo
The Clear Exposition of the Disastrous Tragedy - The Conquest of Valencia
El Cid and the Principality of Valencia - A Man Raised up by God
Learning About Medieval Warfare from an Epic - Warfare in The Song of the Cid
A Hero's Weapons in Fact and Legend - The Swords of The Cid

Features:
Was Henry III Playing Chicken? - The Siege of London in 1267
An Ancient Weapon in the Middle Ages - The Sling
His Letter to the Duke of Milan in 1482 - Leonardo Da Vinci as Military Engineer
Combat Training for Knights - Forged in the Fires of Chivalry
I Know What It Is to Take a City! - The Film of El Cid
Vikings at the Royal Ontario Museum - A Tale of Two Swords1 vol, 60 pgs 2017 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-962081 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Volume 8.1 - John Hawkwood in Italy Theme: John Hawkwood in Italy
* An English Mercenary in Italy - The Career of John Hawkwood
* The Massacres at Faenza and Cesena - The Dark Side of a Hero
* The Merchant of Prato's Little Secret - Hidden Protections
* Why Did City-States Hire Mercenaries? - The Dilemma
* Hawkwood's Greatest Victory - The Battle of Castagnaro

Features:
* Many Questions with Few Answers - The Longbow
* If it Even Happened - The Battle of Hyddgen, 1401
* Why Sieges were Hard on Your Health - Besieging Bodies
* 11th Century Norman Mercenaries in the Mediterranean - Fame, Faith, and Fortune
* Swords for Hire, Hollywood Style - Condottieri on Film1 vol, 60 pgs 2017 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-962082 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Volume 8.2 - Edward I's Invasion of Wales Theme: Edward I's Invasion of Wales

* The English and Welsh Struggle: One Island, one King?
* Prince, Pawn, and Prodigal Son: The Rise of Edward I
* Hostage, Traitor, Patriot, Hero: The Path of Dafydd ap Gruffudd
* Defense Spending, Medieval Style: The Castles of Edward I in Wales
* 'All Wales was Cast to the Ground': Edward's Conquest
* Further Reading - Books and Articles on the Invasion of Wales
* Maniakes' Great Misadventure: The Invasion of Sicily in 1038
* Can You Answer These?: Anglo-Saxon Riddles
* A Gift for a Poet: The Buckler
* Peasant Resistance in the Imjin War: Guerrillas in the Mist
* 'The Dead Cost Nothing': Edward I on Film1 vol, 60 pgs 2018 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-962083 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Volume 8.3 with the Battle of Vlaardingen Theme: The Battle of Vlaardingen

* Overview: In the year 1018 a band of Frisian 'pirates' face-off against the powerful Ottonian Empire. What happens will shock both sides
* Origins of the German Empire - The rise of the Ottonians
* 'Who could doubt that such a powerful army would prevail?' - The Battle of Vlaardingen
* No rabble at Vlaardingen - The Frisian militia system
* Further reading - Books and articles on the Ottonian Empire

Other Articles
* A personal golden age of chivalry - The good duke
* A heavenly assist on the battlefield - The warrior saints
* With helmet, shield, and spear - The millennium warrior
* 'But he bear a basilard' - The dagger in medieval London
* The buried warriors of Poland - Lutomiersk unveiled
* The military ruse as a manifestation of prudence - The virtue of cunning
* Warrior, saint, martyr - Joan of Arc on film1 vol, 60 pgs 2018 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-962084 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Volume 8.4 From Priest to King Theme: Birkebeiner versus Bagler

* Humble Beginnings, Bold Dreams - Coming to Norway
* A Grand Victory During an Hour of Need - The Battle of Fimreite
* 'The Hungry Louse Bites Hardest' - Sverrir the Guerrilla Fighter
* The Gods Who Need Fighters - Norse Mythology and Warfare
* A Subtle and Strongly Ideological Narrative - Sverris Saga
* Sverrir's Men and Chessmen - The Norwegian Freeman Soldier
* Sverrir's Right to the Throne is Challenged - Birkebeiner versus Bagler
* 'The Blade did not Shatter or Break' - The Sword of the Volsungs
* 'As if Struck by a Lethal Arrow' - Warfare During the Black Death
* Diversity in Medieval Islamic Armies - Warriors of the Abbasid Caliphate
* The Ottoman Empire versus Venice - The Siege of Scutari, 1474
* More Norsemen on Film - Blood, Guts, and Vikings1 vol, 60 pgs 2018 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-962085 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Volume 8.5 Theme: The Umayyad Caliphate Against the Byzantine Empire (674-718)
* Against the Empire - The Arabs Bring War to Byzantium
* They Did the Same Thing for Seven Years - Was Constantinople Besieged in 674-78?
* Defenders of the Empire - The Byzantine Soldier in the Eighth Century
* Knowledge That Kills - Byzantine Military Manuals and Warfare
* A Furious Storm Fell Upon Them - The Arab siege of Constantinople, 717-718
* The First Chemical Weapon? - Playing with Greek Fire
* Readings: Byzantium During the Rise of Islam

Features:
* The Siege of Harlech Castle - Resistance in Wales During the Wars of the Roses
* An Innumerable Multitude of Livestock - An Archbishop and His Cavalry
* The King of Spain's Samurai - Fighting for the Philippines in the 16th Century
* Controversial Treatments - The surgeons Who Tried to Change Medieval Battlefield Surgery
* A Band of Merry Men - Douglas Fairbanks' 1922 Robin Hood1 vol, 60 pgs 2018 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-962086 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Volume 8.6 Theme: Louis IX and the Seventh Crusade
* The King of France Sails to the Middle East - Louis IX Goes on Crusade
* The Infantry in the Seventh Crusade - Louis' Foot Soldiers
* Landing on the Beaches - The Battle of Damietta
* The Sultana of Egypt - Shajar al-Durr
* Victory and Disaster Along the Nile - The Battle of Mansura
* The Slaves That Ruled an Empire - Mighty Mamluks
* Destruction of the Crusader Army in Egypt - Two Rulers Fall
* Louis IX Deals With Defeat - Etiam Reges: Even Kings
* From Blades to Pommels - Swords of the Crusaders
* Warfare in the Films of Shakespeare's Plays - The Game's Afoot1 vol, 60 pgs 2018 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-962091 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Volume 9.1 - Theme: The Battle of Agincourt revisited Theme: The Battle of Agincourt Revisited
* The English Man-at-Arms at Agincourt - Fully Armored
* Finding a Missing Battlefield - Where was the Battle of Agincourt Fought?
* It Is Advised That There Should Be a Large Battle - The French Battle Plan at Agincourt

Features:
* A Much Less Successful Sequel - The Crusade of 1101
* Taking the Castle of Thurie - Stories From a Knightly Drinking Party
* Military Provisioning During the Great Famine - Alas! I Die from Hunger!
* Modern Testing of a Medieval Weapon - Arrows and Arrowheads
* The Intrigue of the Female Warrior - Lagertha, Joan of Arc, and Matilda of Tuscany
* Military Engineers in the Middle Ages - Castle builders and Castle Breakers
* Non-military Films of the Medieval World - In Civilian Garb1 vol, 60 pgs 2019 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-962092 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Volume 9.2 - Theme: Rise and Fall of the Assassins Articles Include:
* The Assassins in Fact and Fiction: The Old Man of the Mountain
* A Weapon for Battle, Town, or Heaven: Bollock Daggers
* Bitter Enemies in 15th-Century Italy: Colleoni versus Sforza
* The Battle of Jargeau
* Horse Trading in 14th-Century England:How Much is Your Warhorse
* Mongol Invasions of Northern China: Hunting Mighty Game
* The Warriors and Their Wagons: The Hussite Flailman
* Military Administrator in a War-Torn Land: Elionor of Sicily
* King Louis VII of France Fails to Lead: Disaster on the Second Crusade
* Myth and the Medieval Culture Wars: The Fair Melusine
* The Films of Medieval Japan: Samurai on Screen1 vol, 60 pgs 2019 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-962093 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Volume 9.3 Theme: The 1527 Sack of Rome
* Hell Itself was a More Beautiful Sight: The 1527 Sack of Rome

Features:
* The Final Clash of the Wars of the Roses: The Battle of Stoke Field
* Medieval Military Logistics: The Practicalities of Managing an Army
* The Tercios - Sixteenth-century Infantrymen
* Where There's Smoke, There's Fire: The Arquebus
* How to Succeed in a Chevauchee: The Black Prince Raids in France in 1355
* The 'Turkish' Trebuchet: Stolen Technology or Invented Terminology?
* A Medieval Parody of warfare: The Battle of Anesin
* Sacking Liege: The Arbitrary Side of Medieval Warfare
* Ivan the Terrible: Medieval Russia on screen, part 11 vol, 84 pgs 2019 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-962094 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Volume 9.4 Theme: Lancastrian Revenge: Edward IV Defends His Throne
* The Early Years of Edward IV's Reign (1461-1470) - Two Kings, Two Queens, and a Kingmaker
* Barnet, Tewkesbury, and London - The Year of Three Battles

Features
* Sybil of Jerusalem as Military Leader - Defending Jerusalem
* The Myth of William Wallace's Longsword - Needing a Bigger Blade
* 'An Incessant Discharge of Arrows' - The English Archer
* To Strike 'the Brains Out of his Head' - The Poleaxe
* The Assassinations of Aetius, Valentinian III, and Aspar - Violent Death in the Shadows of the Fall
* Viking Elites from Myklebostad, Norway - Lords of the Fjords
* Top Ten Peace Treaties of the Middle Ages - Medieval Diplomacy
* Medieval Russia on Film: Part II - Alexander Nevsky1 vol, 84 pgs 2019 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-962095 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Volume 9.5 Theme: Cyprus during the Middle Ages
* Sailors, Soldiers, and Merchants - Cyprus and the Crusades
* 'Wonder of the World' versus Righteous Baron - The Battle of Agridi

Features:
* Henry I of England versus Louis VI of France - The Battle of Bremule
* Bringing the Vitalian Brotherhood to Heel - Scourge of the Hanseatic League
* 'The Hielanmen, wi their Lang Swords' - The Claymore
* Fighting Against England in the Fourteenth Century - The Scottish Knight
* Alfonso IX of Leon and the Challenge of Mediocrity - Failure is Always an Option
* Crushing a 9th-Century Heretical Revolt - The Siege of Al-Badhdh
* Christopher Columbus and the Movies - Filming the New World1 vol, 84 pgs 2019 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-962096 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Volume 9.6 Theme: Warfare in medieval Iceland

* 'Iceland during the middle ages - Land of fire and ice'.
* 'Stories of kings and farmers - The sagas of Iceland'.
* 'Daily life in medieval Iceland - The tale of Gunnar and Hallgerdur'.
* 'Ekki er mark at draumum (dreams leave no marks) - The Battle of Orlygsstadir'.
* 'Naval warfare in Iceland - The Battle of Floabardagi'.

Features:
* 'War snake and widow-maker - The Viking sword'.
* 'Burgundian booty and the rise of the Swiss - The Battle of Grandson'.
* 'In the service of Cnut the Great - The king's thegn'.
* 'Trying to overcome an impregnable city - The sieges of Algeciras'.
* 'The Norman conquest & religious symbolism - Having God on your side'.
* 'Modern viewing platforms and medieval warfare - A new take on the old'.
1 vol, 84 pgs 2020 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARY
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1-962101 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Volume 10.1 The Arthurian Legacy Theme: The Arthurian Legacy
* Warfare in Arthurian literature - The Fall of Camelot
* Defending Britain in the Sixth Century - The Historic Arthur

Features:
* Why did the Scots Really Win at Stirling Bridge - Literal Tides of War
* Danish Naval Organization in the Late Twelfth Century - Of Ships and Men
* The Limitations of Victory - Conquering Cortenova
* A Weapon of Commander and Commoner - Of Mace and Men
* Brothers Fighting in 15th-century Castile - The Second Battle of Olmedo
* Trial by Combat in the Middle Ages - Judicial Duels
* Atrocities After the Battle of Kleidon - Basil the Bulgar-slayer?1 vol, 84 pgs 2020 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARY
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1-962102 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Volume 10.2 Civil wars and revolts in the Middle Ages Theme: Civil wars and revolts in the Middle Ages
Niccol? Capponi and Kelly DeVries, 'A battle in the streets of Florence - Politics turns into war'.
Be?at Elortza, ''The entire realm to the duke did fall' - The Swedish Brothers' War'.
Adam Ali, 'Civil war in the Mamluk Sultanate - Egyptian power struggles'.
Sean Strong, 'The military coup of Nikephoros Bryennios - The sword that became blunt'.
Stephen Turnbull, 'A turning point in samurai history - The Onin War'.
Features: William E. Welsh, '12th-century siege operations in the Mediterranean - The Balearic Crusade'.
Randall Moffett, 'Part 1: Professionalisation in the fifteenth century - The armies of Charles the Bold'.
Andrew Latham and Laurel Kriesel-Bigler, 'Strategy and alliances in the Near East - Theobald's Crusade'.
Kay Smith and Ruth R. Brown, ''A large, sharp blad wielded with some force' - The halberd'.
Vick McAlister and Mary Robbins, 'Studying old technology with modern tools - Castle building 101'.
1 vol, 84 pgs 2020 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARY
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1-962103 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Volume 10.3 The Battle of Brunanburh Theme: The Battle of Brunanburh
The British Isles and the Reign of Aethelstan: The Road to Brunanburh
The Battle of Brunanburh: The Poem - The Baron of Barons
Finding a Missing Battlefield (Again): TheSsearch for Brunanburh

Features:
Surviving the Vikings in France: The Sack of Nantes
Part II: Arms, Armour, and Artillery: The Armies of Charles the Bold
War, Victory, and the Philosophy of History: Contarini on the Battle of Lepanto
A Scene from the Hundred Years' War: The Butcher Versus the Knight
Unifying China in the Sixth Century: The Battle of Yan Island
Super-sized Siege Weapon of the Middle Ages: The Trebuchet
Defense, Administration, and Residence: What is a castle?
1 vol, 84 pgs 2020 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARY
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1-962104 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Volume 10.4 Prisoners of war Theme: Prisoners of War
Captivity and Enslavement During the Viking Age: Human Commodities
Prisoners of War and English Rulers: Taken Into the King's Hands
What it was Like to be a Captive in the Middle Ages: The Capture of Thessaloniki

Features
A Manx Game of Thrones
More Time in the Saddle that on the Ground: The Turkish Cavalryman
The Late Reinvention of Backplates: Turning Your Back
Duke Godfrey in the First Crusade: Cut in Two at Antioch
Reconstructing a Medieval Weapon: The Fire Arrow
Seventh-Century Inter-Asian Warfare: Baekje has Fallen!
Once They Numbered in the Thousands: The Motte Castle
1 vol, 84 pgs 2020 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARY
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1-962105 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Volume 10.5 Siege warfare in the Middle Ages Theme: Siege warfare in the Middle Ages
The Hidden Crusader Super-weapon: Italian Combat Engineers
The Evolution of Sieges in Scandinavia, ca 950-1300: From Palisades to Donjons
Siege Warfare in the Middle Ages: Ten Ways to Conquer a Castle
Divine Assistance in Byzantium and Beyond: Defending Constantinople

Features:
The Battle of Pinkie Cleugh: Scotland's Darkest Day
Crossbows and Shields: The Italian Militiaman
For Throwing Long Darts...Which Terrified: The Springily
I Greet the Sword's Honed Edge: The Vikings and Death
When You Need Your Fortifications Done Quickly: The Ringwork Castle
1 vol, 84 pgs 2020 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARY
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1-962106 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Volume 10.6 Siege of Acre (1189-1191 Theme: The Siege of Acre (1189-1191)
The Beginning of the Third Crusade: The Road to Acre
Acre in the Twelfth Century: Setting the Scene for a Siege
The Whole Globe Assembled to Fight for Her: The Siege of Acre
Infantry of the Third Crusade:Unsung Heroes

Features:
His Limbs are of Gigantic Size: Henry VIII's Jousting Body
Europe's Most Powerful Force: The Swiss and Their Mercenaries
Before the Vikings: The Vendee-age Warrior
Myth and Reality of a 'Dragon Slayer': The Confers Falchion
Gunpowder and Warfare in East Asia 1540-1620: Trampling Over Muskets
The Bishop Who Defended Castile: Ramon de Minverva
An Irish Tower House in Virtual Reality - Kilcolman Castle
1 vol, 84 pgs 2020 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARY
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1-962111 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Volume 11.1 Medieval military technology Theme: Medieval Military Technology
Technology and Medieval Warfare: From Stirrups to Longbows
War and Technology in the Middle Ages: Catapults are Still not Atomic Bombs
The Stubborn Persistence of the Stirrup Thesis: A Transformative Technology That Wasn't
Calais and Its Fortifications -- 1347-1485: England's Home Away From Home
Getting Mars on Your Side: Astral Magic and Warfare
War and Technology From a Modern Perspective: Neither Catapults nor Atomic Bombs

Features:
Owain Glyndwr Takes on the English: The Battle of Bryn Glas 1402
Rise and Fall of the Vandals in North Africa: The Hundred-Year Kingdom
The Advantages of Mobility: The Mounted Crossbowman
Fourteen Firearms From Hasselt: The Early Handgun
Frontier Warfare in Medieval Slovenia: At the Crossroads of Empires
Explaining the Location of Crusader Castles: Control and Defend
Small and Effective Fortifications: The Tower House
1 vol, 84 pgs 2021 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARY
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1-962112 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Volume 11.2 Holy Wars in the Middle Ages Theme: Holy Wars in the Middle Ages

Medieval Holy Wars Around the World - Fighting for the Faith
Female Warriors in Early Islam - Women's Jihad?
'As One Misfortune Often Follows a Worse' - Battle of the Field of Blood
Religion in the Norman Conquest of Sicily: Not a Holy War
Campaigning in Medieval Iberia: How to Carry Out Jihad

Features:
The two Battles of Konodai - Fathers and Sons at War
Perspectives from Byzantine Military Manuals: A Good Military Leader
The X to XII of Medieval Swords: The Oakeshott Typology
The Story of John Neville, Marquess of Montagu - In the Kingmaker's Shadow
Charging an Enemy in the Eleventh Century: The Norman Knight
What was Around the Tower House: Beyond the Walls1 vol, 84 pgs 2021 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARY
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1-962113 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Volume 11.3 -- The Battle of Largs Theme: The Battle of Largs

The Conflict Between Scotland and Norway: The (Sea) Road to Largs, 1230-1263
An Inheritance of Conflict: King Alexander III of Scotland
Came to Scotland and Achieving Nothing: The Battle of Largs

Features:

When Both Sides Were Defeated at Toro in 1476: The Battle That Made Spain
The English Militiaman in the 14th Century: Array All the Men
Gediminas Takes on the Teutonic Order: Lithuania's War Master
Geoffrey Chaucer in Battle: The Trauma of War
Conquering but not Ruling: The Mamluks and Cyprus
A Superb and Mysterious Weapon: The Writhen-hilted Sword
Development of the Japanese Castle: Deadly Elegance
Crusader Imaginings of the Terra Sancta - Where was the Holy Land?
From Machicolations to Murder Holes: Know Your Castle1 vol, 84 pgs 2021 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARY
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1-962114 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Volume 11.4 Vlad the Impaler Theme: Vlad the Impaler at War

Ruling Wallachia During a Turbulent era - The Reign of Vlad II Dracul
The Life and Times of Vlad III (1429-176) - A Timeline of the Impaler
The Night Attacks that Made Vlad Famous - Dracula Against Mehmed the Conqueror
The 1476 Campaign in Serbia and Bosnia - Vlad's Sequel
From Literature to Film - The Postmedieval Dracula

Features:

Venice, Genoa, and Pisa in the Levant - The War of St Sabas, 1256-1258
English Resistance after the Norman Conquest - Hereward and the Siege of Ely
The English Militiaman in the Fourteenth century, part II - From Hobelars to Archers
Fifteenth-Century Wrought-Iron cannons - Mons Meg and her Sisters
Mock Battles and Skilled Manoeuvres - Equestrian Games
When Constitutionalism was in Vogue, but not War - The Rise of the Modern Historical Profession
Archiepiscopal Warfighting in Thirteenth-Century Iberia - Rodrigo Ximenez de Rada
Part Psychology, Part Appearance - Castles and Defence1 vol, 84 pgs 2021 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARY
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1-962115 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Volume 11.5 with Le Jouvencel Theme: Le Jouvencel

For the Betterment of the Man of War - Le Jouvencel
And Because I Know the True Story - The Hidden History Behind Le Jouvencel

Features:

A Warrior Woman in the 10th Century - The Vikings of Birka
A Knight's Tale About a Noblewoman's Truth - The History Behind The Last Duel
The Arms and Armour of Japan's Elite Warriors - The Samurai
Antwerp Falls to the Spanish Fury - A Citadel Against a City
A Weapon for Saints and Soldiers Alike - The Spear
Canine Companions in Military Roles During the Middle Ages - Let Slip the Dogs of War
The Works of Brunner, Delbruck, and Oman - The 'Science' of the Heavy Cavalryman
The Kingdom That Never Was - Fergus of Gallowa
The Welsh Castles of Edward I - Colonization Set in Stone1 vol, 84 pgs 2021 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARY
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1-962116 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Volume 11.6 with Sieges of the Hundred Years' War Theme: Sieges of the Hundred Years' War
Sieges in the Era of the Hundred Years' War - A Quantitative Reconnaissance
Learning About Warfare Through Administrative Records - Crecy and Calais from the Archives
From Trickery to 'Deeds of Arms' - The Ways of Siege Warfare

Features:
The Mongols Return to Hungary and Poland - Wrath of the Dog
England's Medieval Mariners - Soldiers on the High Seas
The Troubles of Byzantium After Manzikert - Battle at the Bridge of Zompe
The Carolingian Conquest of Aquitaine, 760-769 - Pepin versus Waifar
Military Strategy in the Historia Ierosolimitana - William of Tyre's Art of War
Examining the Works of Beeler, Smail, and Gillingham - Changing Faces in the Study of Medieval Warfare
The Welsh Castles of Edward I, Part 2 - Flint and Rhuddlan
1 vol, 84 pgs 2022 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARY
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1-962902 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE AGINCOURT 1415: Special No. 2 Special issue covers 1415: The Battle of Agincourt. Articles include: Historical introduction; Henry V as military commander; Recruitment and organization of the English Army; The war bow; The Battle of Agincourt; Too many dukes: The French commanders; Recruitment and organization of the French army; French and English weapons and armour/equipment; The source: Agincourt on paper; Shakespeare and the myth of Agincourt; A 'gens d'armes' at Agincourt; and The aftermath.1 vol, 84 pgs 2015 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-962903 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE 1066 OF HASTINGS: Special No. 3 Medieval Warfare Special 2017: 1066 - The Battle of Hastings with:

* Two Invasions, Three Battles, One Throne - The Contenders in 1066
* The Path for William, Duke of Normandy - The Conqueror's Apprenticeship
* The Path for Harold Godwinson - How Do You Become a King?
* The Men who Fought with King Harold - The Anglo-Saxon Military
* The path for Haraldr Hardradi Sigurdarson - Hardrulers of the Vikings
* The Vikings' Last Stand in England - The Battles of Fulford and Stamford Bridge
* The Logistics of the Norman Conquest - Crossing the Channel
* A Meeting of Missiles and Sword-Strokes - The Battle of Hastings
* The Legend That Just Won't Die - The Arrow in King Harold's Eye
* Hastings Versus Dyrrhachium - The Myth of the 'Invincible' Norman Cavalry Charge
* Great was the Multitude of the Slain - William I's Subjugation of England
* Great was the Multitude of the Slain - The Battle of Northam
* The 950th Anniversary of the Battle - A Return to Hastings
* Harold Lives! William Kills His Wife! - The Alternative Histories of The Battle of Hastings
* Learn More About the Norman Conquest - Further Reading1 vol, 84 pgs 2017 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-78340 Vasary, Istvan CUMANS AND TATARS:Oriental Military 1185-1361 The first extensive examination of the militaryeffects on the pre-ottoman balkans, appendicies,b/w maps/illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 246 pgs 2005 LONDON, CAMBRIDGE UNIV
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1-196620 Venning, Timothy ANGLO-SAXON KINGS, THE Venning examines the rulers of Anglo-Saxon England, those whom the sources tell us most about, beginning with the legendary leaders of the Anglo-Saxon invasion such as Hengest and Horsa or Cerdic and Cynric and moving on through such figures as Aethelberht of Kent, who received the mission led by Augustine of Canterbury to re-Christianize England, Saint Oswald of Northumbria, to Alfred of Wessex and his dynasty, the Viking invasions, and the last of the Anglo-Saxon kings, Harold Godwineson. 30 illustrations.1 vol, 192 pgs 2011 UK, AMBERLEY
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1-201200 Venning, Timothy AN ALTERNATIVE HISTORY OF BRITAIN: The Hundred Years War Explores the various decision points in a fascinating period of British history and the alternative paths that it might have taken. While necessarily speculative, all the scenarios are discussed within the framework of a deep understanding of the major driving forces, tensions and trends that shaped British history and help to shed light upon them. In so doing they help the reader to understand why things panned out as they did, as well as what might have been.

For example, what would have happened if the Black Prince had not died prematurely of the Black Death, leaving the 10-year-old Richard to inherit Edward IIIs crown. What would have been the consequences if France's Scottish allies had been victorious at Neville's Cross in 1346, while most English forces were occupied in France? What if Henry V had recovered from the dysentery that killed him at 35, giving time for his son Henry VI to inherit the combined crowns of France and England as a mature (and half-French) man rather than an infant controlled by others? And what if Joan of Arc had not emerged to galvanize French resistance at Orleans? 1 vol, 256 pgs 2013 UK, Pen and Sword
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1-1947505 Venturi, Mario and Cristini, Luca THE BATTLE OF AZINCOURT 1415: Vol. 1 16 full color pages of uniform plates. Account of battle [in Italian], but photos and plates have English captions.1 vol, 80 pgs 2017 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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2-45880 Verbruggen, J.F. ART OF WARFARE IN WESTERN EUROPE:8th Century-1340 Warfare is a major feature of the history of the middle ages, but its study has often been the province of amateurs; only recently have the technical details of warfare and its organisation been subject to proper scholarly investigation. Professor Verbruggen's major work, outstanding in its field, applies rigorous standards in analysing often very obscure surviving evidence, and reaches conclusions very different from earlier generations of military historians.

He begins by analysing the sources for our knowledge of the military history of the period, assessing their reliability: some chroniclers exaggerate, others are careful observers or have access to official records. There follows an examination of the constituent parts of the medieval army, knights and footsoldiers, equipment and terms of service, behaviour on the field, and psychology, before the problematic question of medieval tactics is addressed through analysis of accounts of a series of major battles. Strategy is discussed in the context of these battles: whether to seek battle, fight a defensive war, or attempt a war of conquest.
Originally published in Dutch in 1954, now translated and updated.
1 vol, 368 pgs 1998 LONDON, BOYDELL & BREWER
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1-68180 Verbruggen, J.F. BATTLE OF THE GOLDEN SPURS, THE:Courtrai 1302 An account of the defeat of French Nobility at the hands of the Flemish common folk, b/w illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 304 pgs 2002 LONDON, BOYDEL & BREWER
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1-970023 Vincent, Florent MONS-EN PEVELE - 18 AOUT 1304: Forgotten Battle Series Includes 60 B/W and color illustrations of the battle between the French, led by King Philip IV 'the Fair', and the Flemish.

The French King wanted revenge for the defeat in Battle of the Golden Spurs in 1302, after which the Flemish had retaken Douai and Lille. By the beginning of 1304, the French king was ready to attack the Flemish rebels. While the French army, led by the king himself, marched north to attack William of Julich's force, the French navy sailed to Zeeland to unite with the army of Hainault and Holland. It was this combined northern force in Zeeland which struck the first blow on August 10-11, 1304 when it soundly defeated Guy of Namur's army and navy at the Battle of Zierikzee; Guy was captured and the Flemish conquest of Holland was halted.

Philip of Chieti, son of Count Guy, Count of Flanders, had gathered a strong Flemish army to stop the French invasion and taken up positions on the Pevele hill. After a day of fighting the outcome was undecided and negotiations were opened. When a French force under Guy de Saint-Pol tried to surround the Flemish, he was pushed back. Now the furious Flemish decided to launch a frontal attack, and surprised the French, who thought the battle was over for the day.

The attack reached king Philip IV of France, who was wounded and his horse was killed. He barely escaped alive, because some knights around him covered his flight, paying for this act with their lives. The Flemish reached the royal tent, but then William of Julich was killed in a counter attack that the King managed to launch, leading it himself without his helmet.

As only the Flemish right wing had attacked, and the left wing under John I, Marquis of Namur was already leaving the battlefield, the Flemish right wing also withdrew. The French chose not to pursue the Flemish.1 vol, 104 pgs 2015 FRANCE, HISTORIC ONE
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1-77220 Walker, Ian W. HAROLD: The Last Anglo-Saxon King Biography of King Harold Godwineson (c1022-1066),b/w & color illust/maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 258 pgs 1997 UK, SUTTON PUBLISHING
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1-44880 Walker, Simon THE LANCASTRIAN AFFINTY 1361-1399 Examines the medieval Lordship with the example of John of Gaunt and how his imposing household servants, indentured retainers, and estate officials formed the basis of his power. Includes bibliography and index.1 vol, 349 pgs 1996 LONDON, SANDPIPER BOOKS
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1-195190 Waterson, James SACRED SWORDS: Jihad in the Holy Land 1097-1295 In 1071 Muslim Turks crushed the Byzantine Emperor's Anatolian army at Manzikert. The Crusades, the West's response to this catastrophe, are well known as are the names of the European nobles who fought in them. The names and deeds of many of the Crusaders' opponents in the Holy Land are often unfamiliar to Western readers. Waterson tells the story of the famed leaders of the jihad - the lives and deeds of Zangi, Nur al-Din, Saladin and Baybars.

Using primarily Muslim sources, Sacred Swords reconstructs the politics of the Levant on the eve of the First Crusade and also places it in the wider context of the Muslim world of the period. It illustrates the evolution of the jihad from among the Princes of northern Iraq and analyzes the Holy War that would eventually destroy the Latin Kingdoms. Much of the action is comprehensible only when you understand that the Crusaders were not the only concern for Muslim princes. It also covers the long naval contest that raged between the navy of Egypt and the Crusader fleets.

6 x 9.5 inches with 16 pages of plates.1 vol, 288 pgs 2011 UK, Frontline
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2-203410 Waterson, James DEFENDING HEAVEN: China's Mongol Wars, 1209-1370 A complete history of the Jin, Song, and Ming dynasties' wars fought against the Mongols. Lasting nearly two centuries, these wars, fought to defend Chinese civilization against a brutal and unrelenting foe, pitted personal heroics against the inexorable Mongol war machine and involved every part of the Chinese state. The resistance of the Chinese dynasties to the Khans is a complex and rich story of shifting alliances and political scheming, vast armies and navies, bloody battles and an astonishing technological revolution. The great events of China's Mongol war are described and analyzed, detailing their immediate and later implications for Chinese history.

Setting the Mongol war in the wider context of China's ancient and almost perpetual conflict with the northern nomads, it sheds light on the evolution of China's military society and the management, command and control of the army by the Chinese state.1 vol, 272 pgs 2022 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-220720 Weinczok, David THE HISTORY BEHIND GAME OF THRONES: The North Remembers A wall in the distant north cuts the world in two. Ruthless seaborne warriors raid the coasts from their war galleys, yearning to regain lost glories. A young nobleman and his kin are slaughtered under a banner of truce within a mighty castle. A warrior king becomes a legend when he smites his foe with one swing of his axe during a nation-forging battle. Yet this isn't Westeros - it's Scotland.

Game of Thrones is history re-imagined as fantasy; The History Behind Game of Thrones turns the tables, using George R. R. Martin's extraordinary fictional universe as a way to understand the driving forces and defining moments from Scotland's story. Why were castles so important? Was there a limit to the powers a medieval king could use - or abuse? What was the reality of being under siege? Was there really anything that can compare to the destructive force of dragons? By joining forces, Westeros and Scotland hold the answers.

Writer and presenter David C. Weinczok draws on a vast array of characters, events, places, and themes from Scottish history that echo Game of Thrones at every dramatic turn. Visit the castle where the real Red Wedding transpired, encounter the fearsome historical tribes beyond Rome's great wall, learn how a blood-red heart became the most feared sigil in Scotland, and much more.

By journey's end, the cogs in the wheels of Martin's world and Scottish history will be laid bare, as well as the stories of those who tried to shape - and sometimes even break - them.1 vol, 280 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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2-43580 Whittow, Mark MAKING OF BYZANTIUM, THE: AD 600-1025 Broad geographical perspective, extensive detail of allies and enemies, 14 b/w maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 480 pgs 1996 BERKLEY, UNIV OF CALIF'IA
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1-999058 058 THE LANDSKNECHTS Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1981 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-666137 Abad, Ruben La conquista de Canarias 1402-1496 It is hard to believe, but there are still episodes of the history of Spain unknown to the vast majority of Spaniards. Without a doubt, the conquest of the Canary Islands is one of them. There are hardly any easily accessible works that explain the events that led to the archipelago becoming part of the kingdom of the Catholic Monarchs. B/w and color illust.

Its pages contain the gripping account of the conquest of a rugged territory populated by tribes fiercely jealous of their freedom who resisted being colonized by iron-covered foreigners who carried a strange religion. It took considerable human and material effort and the use of all resources within the reach of a modern army such as spanish, to impose themselves on warriors experts in guerrilla warfare and hand-to-hand combat who were able to make the most of a terrain they knew perfectly.
1 vol, 160 pgs 2020 SPAIN, ALMENA
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1-70920 Black, Bob JANOS HUNYADI & THE TURKISH INVASION OF HUNGARY (4) color pages of Banners, account of the 15th century invasion of Hungary by the Turks, b/w ill.1 vol, 64 pgs 2002 UK, FREEZYWATER PUBS
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1-81840 Cooper, Johnathan HEART AND THE ROSE, THE:Linlithgow Bridge 1526 The Battle of Linlithgow Bridge 1526 between the Douglas family & the Earl of Lennox over control of James V; the title refers to the heraldic devices of respective Coats of arms, b/w & color.1 vol, 110 pgs 2008 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-90040 Cooper, Stephen SIR JOHN HAWKWOOD: Chivalry and the Art of War The author examines Hawkwood's exceptional skill as a soldier and commander. B/W maps/illust, notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 224 pgs 2008 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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1-1947705 Cristini, Luca and Radaelli, Matteo Bartolomeo Colleoni e le compagnie di ventura nel XV secolo Colleoni was born at Solza, in the countryside of Bergamo (then part of the Duchy of Milan), where he prepared his magnificent mortuary chapel, the Cappella Colleoni, in a shrine that he seized when it was refused him by the local confraternity, the Consiglio della Misericordia. His family was a noble one, exiled with the rest of the Guelphs by the Visconti. Bartolomeo's father Paolo seized the castle of Trezzo and held it until he was assassinated by his cousins, probably acting on order of Filippo Maria Visconti, Duke of Milan.

The young Colleoni trained at first in the retinue of Filippo d'Arcello, the new master of Piacenza. Then he entered the service of various condottieri, beginning with Braccio da Montone, who was skirmishing in Apulia, profiting from the struggles between Alfonso of Aragon and Louis of Anjou during the weak sovereignty of Queen Joan II by taking Alfonso's cause, and then of Carmagnola. After the latter was put to death at Venice (1432), Colleoni passed to direct service of the Venetian Republic, entering on the major phase of his career.

Although Gianfrancesco Gonzaga was nominally commander-in-chief, Colleoni was in fact the true leader of the army. He recaptured many towns and districts for Venice from the Milanese, and when Gonzaga went over to the enemy, Colleoni continued to serve the Venetians under Erasmo da Narni (known as Gattamelata) and Francesco Sforza, winning battles at Brescia, Verona, and on the Lake of Garda... 1 vol, 80 pgs 2017 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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1-2111310 Cristini, Luca Stefani with illustrations by Quinto Cenni STORIA MILITARE DI GENOVA FINO AL 1339: Volume 1 Military history of Genoa until 1339 with 40 color plates.1 vol, 100 pgs 2017 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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1-2111311 Cristini, Luca Stefani with illustrations by Quinto Cenni STORIA MILITARE DI GENOVA 1637-1797 Military history of Genoa with 40 color plates.1 vol, 100 pgs 2017 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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1-71430 de Gheyn, Jacob edited by David J. Blackmore RENAISSANCE DRILL BOOK, THE The manual with it 100+ b/w illust/drawings clearly demonstrates the drill for caliber/musket and pike, useful for those interested in the 30 Years War and English Civil War.1 vol, 248 pgs 2003 LONDON, GREENHILL BOOKS
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1-76850 di Correggio, Francisco Balbi trans by E. Bradford SIEGE OF MALTA 1565, THE Translated from the Spanish Edition of 1568, This is the history of one of the great battles of the world, written by a private soldier who was an eye-witness. The siege of Malta was a crucial moment in the long struggle between Islam and Christendom for domination of the Mediterranean, fought out by unequal forces on the small island which commands the sea-routes at the centre of that sea. The Knights of St John were a survival from the medieval world, the largest of the surviving crusading orders, and they had been driven out of their base on Rhodes in the eastern Mediterranean after a great onslaught by the Turks in 1522. Now, forty-three years later, the Turkish ruler, Suleyman the Magnificent, who had been the victor at Rhodes, was determined to finish them off. He sent out a huge armada, carrying the pick of his army, under two commanders. Against this powerful force, the Knights could only raise a handful of men and mercenaries, and had to depend on the fortifications they had raised in the thirty-five years since they first came to Malta, which bore no comparison to the massive walls and ditches on Rhodes. Francisco Balbi di Correggio was a humble soldier of fortune who enlisted under the charismatic command of the Grand Master of the Order, Jean de la Valette. The extraordinary drama that unfolded after the first appearance of the Turkish fleet in the summer of 1565 is told in his own words, giving equal credit to the courage and leadership of the Knights and the grim determination of the ordinary people of Malta. 30+ b/w illust/drawings, index.1 vol, 224 pgs 2005 UK, BOYDELL & BREWER
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1-74030 Fegley, Randall GOLDEN SPURS OF KORTRIJK, THE Study of the 14th century between the Flemish andFrench at Courtrai, b/w illust/maps, biblio, index1 vol, 253 pgs 2002 JEFFERSON, McFARLAND & CO
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1-666126 Fernandez, Jose MONTIEL 1369: Jaque al rey. El fin de una dinastia Peter I of Castile battled his nobility, the neighboring Kingdom of Aragon, and especially his stepbrother Enrique de Trastamara for his throne in the fields of Montiel. Add the French, English, Portuguese, and Nasrids into the volatile mix and Castile became a war-torn Kingdom. This offers a detailed study of the causes of the war, its protagonists, and the two phases of the campaign. Black and white and color illustrations and maps.1 vol, 112 pgs 2018 SPAIN, ALMENA
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1-66655 Gavier, Mario Diaz BICOCA 1522:La Primera Victoria de Carlos V Combined French and Venetian force was decisively beaten by a Spanish and Papal Force, in essence leaving the Duchy of Milan in Imperial Hands. Color plates and b/w illust.1 vol, 80 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-89830 Gomez, Michael CONQUEST OF MEXICO, THE 8.25x11.75. full color depicting the uniforms and equipment of the Spanish and indigenous forces during the time of Spain's expansion in the New World. Paintings, graphics, charts, maps and illustrations.1 vol, 112 pgs 2008 SPAIN, AMDREA PRESS
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2-62550 Hale, J.R. WAR AND SOCIETY IN RENISSANCE EUROPE 1450-1620 Covers the years between the Hundred Years War andthe Thirty years War, military reformation, theprofessionals & conditions of service, recruitmentthe impact on taxation/economy, notes, biblio1 vol, 286 pgs 1998 UK, SUTTON PUBLISHING
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1-48150 Hall, Bert S. WEAPONS AND WARFARE IN RENAISSANCE EUROPE One of the best on the era from the 100 Years' War to the 30 Years' War, it is particularly strong on the development of gunpowder weapons, b/w illust, biblio, index.

Explores the history of gunpowder in Europe from the thirteenth century, when it was first imported from China, to the sixteenth century, as firearms became central to the conduct of war. Bridging the fields of military history and the history of technology-and challenging past assumptions about Europe's 'gunpowder revolution'-Hall discovers a complex and fascinating story. Military inventors faced a host of challenges, he finds, from Europe's lack of naturally occurring saltpeter-one of gunpowder's major components-to the limitations of smooth-bore firearms.1 vol, 296 pgs 1997 BALTIMORE, JOHNS HOPKINS
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1-74070 Har-El, Shai STRUGGLE FOR DOMINATION IN THE MIDDLE EAST 1485-91 Study of the Ottoman-Mamluk War 1485-91, b/w maps/illust, notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 257 pgs 2003 LEIDEN, BRILL PUBLISHERS
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1-86260 Huges, Robert CATALAN EXPEDITION TO THE EAST, THE The Bloody Adventures of the Alaogaver army on campaign in the Eastern Mediterranean in 1303 and their short term mission to defend the Byzantine Empire.1 vol, 160 pgs 2007 UK, BOYDEL & BREWER
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1-50530 Lucas, Ray GREAT ITALIAN WARS 1494-1544, THE:Wargamer's Guide 5.5x8, brief but concise guide, b/w drawings/maps, troop types, details nine battles.1 vol, 64 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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2-200410 Mallett, Michael MERCENARIES AND THEIR MASTERS: Warfare in Renaissance Italy Reprint of Michael Mallett's classic study of Renaissance warfare in Italy. His account of the age of the condottieri -- the mercenary captains of fortune -- and of the soldiers who fought under them is set in the wider context of the Italian society of the time and of the warring city-states who employed them.

The book concentrates on the 15th century, a confused period of turbulence and transition when standing armies were formed in Italy and more modern types of military organization took hold across Europe. But it also looks back to the middle ages and the 14th century, and forward to the Italian wars of the 16th century when foreign armies disputed the European balance of power on Italian soil.1 vol, 304 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-222471 Massimo, Predonzani and Vincenzo Alberici THE ITALIAN WARS: VOLUME 1 -- The Expedition of Charles VIII into Italy and the Battle of Fornovo On 6 July 1495, a sudden gunshot came from the right bank of the Taro River in the Gerola Valley, near Fornovo (not far from Parma). Shortly afterwards a sky full of clouds unleashed its fury on a wretched battlefield. That gunshot kicked off a battle which changed warfare and represented the starting point of a raging conflict known as the Italian Wars. Francesco II Gonzaga, leader of the League, challenged the fury of the flooding Taro River in a clash against Charles VIII.

This volume, The Italian Wars Volume 1. The expedition of Charles VIII into Italy and the Battle of Fornovo, offers an accurate analysis of every frantic stage of the battle. Includes 39 b/w ills & photos, 8 color plates, and 3 b/w maps.

The reader will be transported into the heart of battle and exposed to the rumble of thunder and the clash of arms. They will see how the encounter wore out both sides, leading the opponents to an unclear resolution: both armies claimed victory.

The text offers a detailed description of the composition of the armies, the weapons, and the armor, as well as of the heraldry borne by captains and shown on standards. Such analysis is based on the authors' research on Italian and French contemporary documents and pictures. Wonderful painted illustrations are shown on charts, thus delivering an immediate and clear overview of the men and the colors on the battlefield.1 vol, 136 pgs 2020 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-222472 Massimo, Predonzani and Vincenzo Alberici THE ITALIAN WARS: VOLUME 2 -- TAgnadello 1509, Ravenna 1512, Marignano 1515 The League of Cambrai was an alliance created in December 1508 among the main European powers with the purpose of halting the expansion of the Republic of Venice. The war that followed was one of the major conflicts in the Italian wars, lasted from 1508 to 1516, and saw several stages.

The major States involved were the Kingdom of France, the Pontifical State, and the Republic of Venice. They were augmented by the European powers of Spain, England, Scotland, the Holy Roman Empire, and the Kingdom of Hungary, and several minor States, such as the Dukedom of Milan, the Republic of Florence, the Dukedom of Ferrara, the city of Mantua, and the Swiss cantons. Includes 41 b/w illustrations, eight pages of color artwork, and seven b/w maps.

The authors describe the three phases that followed one another during the conflict, and the alternating alliances among the States involved - the League against Venice in the Battle of Agnadello; the following League against France, declared by Pope Julius II, in the Battle of Ravenna; and the alliance between Venice and France in the Battle of Marignano, also known as the Battle of the Giants.

Covers army structures, weapons, and battles using variety of chronicles, reports, and studies. Also includes military heraldry, armies' identification marks, and captains' emblems displayed on garments, harnesses, and insignias.
1 vol, 158 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-222473 Massimo, Predonzani and Vincenzo Alberici THE ITALIAN WARS: VOLUME 3 -- Francis I and the Battle of Pavia 1525 In the early hours of the 24th of February 1525, under the walls of the city of Pavia, the best Imperial army under Emperor Charles V fought against the French army under Francis I for the coveted prize of the Duchy of Milan. It was the decisive battle of what became known as the Italian Wars, a series of conflicts that for almost 30 years raged the length of the peninsula, fought by Europe's most powerful states. By the end of the fighting, the renowned Black Legion had been wiped out and the cream of the French heavy cavalry had been destroyed, by the massed ranks of drilled and disciplined Spanish arquebusiers. The French king and many of his nobles were prisoners of the enemy.

Examines prior events, from the Peace of Noyon in 1516 on, to places the armies at Pavia. The phases of the battle have been reconstructed and described in detail, comparing the many and varied accounts, whilst the site of the battle is examined for evidence of the fighting. Devotes one section of the book to the heraldry of the armies. Coats of Arms, heraldic devices, flags, and colors used are examined and reconstructed from original images and French, Spanish, and Italian sources. The culmination of this research is the creation of eight original color plates depicting the clothing, equipment, flags and heraldic devices of the armies at Pavia.
1 vol, 144 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-222474 Massimo, Predonzani and Vincenzo Alberici THE ITALIAN WARS: VOLUME 4 --The Battle of Ceresole 1544 - The Crushing Defeat of the Imperial Army April 1544: The French army led by Charles of Bourbon Count of Enghien -- deployed in the siege of Cairignano, a city occupied by the imperials -- was ordered to fight Alfonso d'Avalos Marquis of Vasto, the hated Imperial rival. It was French and Swiss vs Imperials and Landsknechts.

On Easter day 1544, the two armies engaged in battle but the outcome remained unclear. The day after, however, the men led by Bourbon seemed to prevail. The Imperial cavalry was defeated by the French - who demonstrated again their bravery.

The initial success of the Spanish infantry was soon jeopardized by the gruesome clash between the Imperial square formations and the Swiss. The Enfants perdus detached from the Swiss square and massacred the enemy with their halberds with a flank attack. A wrong maneuver of the Imperial cavalry broke their companions' formation and signed the Imperial defeat. Hundreds of Landsknechts died under French's and Swiss' pikes with only a few survivors. At the end of the day, Bourbon and his men are victorious.1 vol, 126 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-213230 May, Timothy THE MONGOL ART OF WAR The Mongol armies that established the largest land empire in history, stretching across Asia and into eastern Europe, are imperfectly understood. Often they are viewed as screaming throngs of horsemen who swept over opponents by sheer force of numbers rather than as disciplined regiments that carried out planned and practiced maneuvers.

In this pioneering book, Timothy May demonstrates that the Mongol military developed from a tribal levy into a complex military organization. He describes the make-up of the Mongol army from its inception to the demise of the Mongol empire, and he shows how it was the strength, quality, and versatility of Mongol military organization that made them the preeminent warriors of their time.1 vol, 240 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-65460 McGill, Patrick BURGUNDIAN STANDARDS & BANNERS:1470'S Banners & Standards of the Burgundian Army of the Army of Charles in the 1470's, (12) color pages, brief bios on the knights.1 vol, 72 pgs 2001 UK, FREEZYWATER PUVS
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1-222240 McNab, Chris SAMURAI WARRIOR: Operations Manual Examines the moral and psychological development of the Samurai warrior, ethical standards, training in martial arts and strategy, and the enormous role that the traditions of Shintoism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism had in influencing samurai ideals. It also examines the more personal aspects of a Samurai warrior: what they ate, how they dressed, the weapons they used, their battle tactics, and the fascinating details of their day to day life.1 vol, 156 pgs 2018 UK, HAYNES PUBLISHING
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1-902935 Messer, Florian VENETIAN WAR OF 1487 or the War of Rovereto Contains 41 photos, partly of re-enactment events, nine contemporary illustrations, one map, two other illustrations, and two double-sided coloured drawings.

The Venetian War of 1487 between the maritime great power of Venice and the Alpine Archduchy of Tyrol led to considerable political upheavals -- especially in Tyrol. The conflict is closely linked to the partly tragic, partly bizarre biography of Archduke Siegmund of Tyrol.

The Venetian War stood on the threshold between the end of the Middle Ages and the beginning of modern times: on the one hand, the battle for the town and castle of Rovereto with heavy artillery, and on the other hand, the chivalrous duel between Johann von Waldburg-Sonnenberg and Antonia Maria da Sanseverino.

Decisive was the Battle of Calliano between a veteran of the Burgundy Wars on the one hand and a highly respected condoto on the other, in front of the breathtaking mountain scenery of the Adige Valley. For the first time, the new warrior type 'Landsknechte' was decisive for battle.

This book was written in close cooperation with reenactment groups from Italy, Austria, and Germany. It also contains detailed illustrations of weapons, coloured illustrations, and some of Wolfgang Braun's excellent reconstruction drawings.
1 vol, 96 pgs 2020 GERMANY, BERLIN ZINNFIGUREN
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1-198020 Mihailovic, Konstan MEMOIRS OF A JANISSARY Konstantin Mihailovic, born a Christian Serb in the early 15th century, was kidnapped by Ottoman Turks and brought to Anatolia, where he was trained as a Janissary -- the elite corps of the Ottoman army made up entirely of converted Christian boys. As a Janissary, Konstantin was an eyewitness to important events such as Sultan Mehmet II's sieges of Belgrade and Constantinople in 1453 and the campaign against Count Dracula.

These memoirs were published as a cautionary tale about the heathen customs of the Turks, and as a guide to military practices and customs of the Turkish army. One reason for its success was that the Turks had not only overrun the Balkans but also threatened the heart of Europe with sieges of Vienna between 1529 and 1683. Mihailovic provides salient details of Turkish military subterfuge, the Turks' disregard for truce agreements, and their shocking actions during the battles and beyond, including the standard beheading of the captured kings.

In 1463, his garrison of Janissaries was captured by the Hungarian king, and he opportunistically redeclared his Christian faith. He drew on his unique first-hand experience with the Turks to write his memoirs, which became a 'bestseller' in Central and Eastern Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries.

The siege and conquest of Constantinople and Trebizond reads like a chronicle of treachery, yet also of military genius. Mihailovic describes magnificent court scenes and encounters with the great Khans of the Tatars, with Hungarian and Serbian kings, and from daily life in the Ottoman Empire. 1 vol, 220 pgs 2011 US, MARKUS WIENER
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1-50520 Mills, L.K. HUSSITE WARS 1419-1435 5.5x8, brief but concise guide, b/w drawings/maps.1 vol, 44 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-25950 Pepper, S. & Adams, N. FIREARMS & FORTIFICATIONS Military Architecture & Siege Warfare in the 16th century Siena. The authors use Italy in the 1500's to study the subject. B/w illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 245 pgs 1986 CHICAGO, UNIV OF CHICAGO
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1-209870 Prelli, Alberto SOTTO LE BANDIERE DI SAN MARCO Through unpublished documents, pamphlets, and military treatises, this covers the organization and the daily lives of the soldiers of the Serenissima Republic of Venice. It examines the various specialties of the infantry, cavalry, transport engineers, and artillery -- both in the countryside and on the galleys and galleasses.

A chapter is reserved for women soldiers, wives, partners, and prostitutes, who shared the hard life of their men. There are many curiosities from the evolution of armament to payroll, from food to clothing.

The precise and colorful plates of Pietro comrades, then, give us a vivid picture of details of the men who fought in the ranks of the Venetian forces in that distant and sometimes forgotten century. Includes 24 color plates (with English summary).1 vol, 224 pgs 2012 ITALY, ITINERA PROGETTI
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1-1947633 Querengasser, Alexander Le guerre Hussite - Vol. 1 Armies, armaments, and tactics of the battles and campaigns 1419-1437, with eight color plates and many other color images. 1 vol, 84 pgs 2020 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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1-1947634 Querengasser, Alexander Le guerre Hussite - V2 Armies, armaments, and tactics of the battles and campaigns 1419-1437, with eight color plates and many other color images. 1 vol, 84 pgs 2020 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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1-COM1114 Rivero, Jose GRANADA: LAST STAND OF THE MOORS -- 1482-1492: Wargame Two-player wargame pitting the Catholic player seeking fame and glory by accomplishing the Reconquista and enlarging your kingdoms in one unified powerful state versus the Muslim player seeking to resist and save Granada and maintain and enlarge the Nasrid dynasty.

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Complexity: Low to Medium (4 out of 10)
Solitaire suitability: Low (3 out of 10)
Time Scale: 1 Year per turn
Map Scale: Point-to-point map
Unit Scale: Units vary from 500-1500 men
Players: 2
Playing Time: 3.5 to 4 hours per game

Components: 22x34-inch mounted map; 137 Rectangular wooden blocks in various colors; 2 Sheets of stickers (for blocks); 2 Draw bags; 20 Wooden Castle shape (10 white, 10 black); 20 Wooden Cylinders (10 white, 10 black); 20 Wooden cubes (10 white, 10 black); 7 Wooden markers (various sizes and colors); 3 Decks of cards (72 Christians, 66 Muslims, 17 Naval); 1 Victory Point track; 2 Reference cards (identical); and 1 Rules booklet.1 vol, 1 pgs 2021 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-225590 Romane, Julian The First and Second Italian Wars 1494-1504:Fearless Knights, Ruthless Princes and the Coming of Gunpowder Armies Describes the course of military operations and political machinations in Italy from 1494 to 1504, beginnig with the French conquest of much of Italy, their regression, and the second French invasion that allied with the Pope's son, Cesare Borgia.

Cesare managed to double deal too many people; his efforts ended in disaster. The French agreement with the Spanish allowed them to retake Naples only to be defeated at the Garigliano by general Gonzalo de Cordoba.

These wars were not just another series of medieval fights. These battles were different from what had gone before: the French utilized a new method of artillery transport; the Spanish commander formulated a new system of military unit organization, and Cesare Borgia sought different systems of raising troops and forming states. And all the powers managed to spend vast amounts of money the likes of which no one had imagined before. This was the emergence of the so-called Military Revolution.
1 vol, 256 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-26290 Taylor, R.F. ART OF WARFARE IN ITALY, 1490-1520 Classic, new introduction by Keith Roberts, illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 232 pgs 2008 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-228690 Turnbull, Stephen THE ONIN WAR 1467-77: A Turning Point in Samurai History Draws on previously untranslated primary sources to set the famous yet misunderstood 15th century Onin War in its true context. Begins with the glory days of Ashikaga Yoshimitsu who made the position of shogun into something that was admired and respected, and left a legacy symbolized by his famous Golden Pavilion. Includes 63 b/w ills, 13 color plates, and four maps.

Within decades all that he had achieved seemed to have been lost. In 1441 the reigning shogun Yoshinori, Yoshimitsu's son, had been murdered by a jealous rival. The Bakufu (shogunate) had somehow survived, but Yoshinori was succeeded first by a son who never reached manhood and then by another young son called Yoshimasa. He was to reign for 49 years in a turbulent age. Not only did Yoshimasa have to face up to his background of family tragedy; unprecedented waves of rioting by farmers shook the ruling classes as much as any wars could have done, and all this happened to a background of famines, droughts and floods that killed more people than any of the battles ever did. Yoshimasa had several armed conflicts to contend with, which culminated in a succession dispute over his own choice of heir. This launched the Onin War.

What made the Onin War unique was the fierce street-fighting that went on within Kyoto itself. The battles were conducted from fortified mansions, which were surrounded by stout wooden walls and ditches and sported tall observation towers. In one such fight in the summer of 1467 eight cart-loads of heads were taken as trophies, but within months the conflict deteriorated into a stalemate where night raids were launched and large stones were flung by catapult. At the same time huge areas of Kyoto were needlessly burned out by careless attacks from ashigaru, whose looting and destruction went far beyond the enemy positions and took in temples, mansions and commoners' dwellings.

The greatest loss of all was the disappearance of loyalty to the shogun. His former deputies in the provinces seized power in their local areas. Such was the beginning of the Sengoku Period: Japan's 'Age of Warring States'. 1 vol, 128 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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2-83800 Turnbull, Stephen THE ART OF RENAISSANCE WARFARE: From The Fall of Constantinople to the Thirty Years War Tells the story of the knight during the 15th and 16th centuries - from the great victories of Edward III and the Black Prince to the fall of Richard III on Bosworth Field.

During this period, new technology on the battlefield posed deadly challenges for the mounted warrior; but they also stimulated change, and the knight moved with the times. Having survived the longbow devastation at Crecy, Poitiers and Agincourt, he emerged triumphant, his armor lighter and more effective, and his military skills indispensable.

This was the great age of the orders of chivalry and the freemasonry of arms that bound together comrades and adversaries in a tight international military caste. Men such as Bertrand du Guesclin and Sir John Chandos loom large in the pages of this book -- bold leaders and brave warriors, imbued with these traditions of chivalry and knighthood. How their heroic endeavors and the knightly code of conduct could be reconciled with the indiscriminate carnage of the 'chevauchee' and the depredations of the 'free companies' is one of the principal themes of this book.1 vol, 272 pgs 2018 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-962904 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Special No. 4 The Rise of the Gun Medieval Warfare Special 2019:

* Guns and Gunpowder in the Middle Ages - It was Once a 'Child's Toy'
* The Invention of Firearms in China - The Origins of the Gunpowder Age
* Trying to Understand 500-year-old Weapons - The Development of Guns and Gunpowder in Medieval Europe
* The Good, the Bad, and the Intoxicated - Guns in Battle
* Lancastrians, Yorkists, Tudors, and artillery - Gunpowder Weapons in the Wars of the Roses
* Deadly Renaissance Sculptures - The Art of Gunmaking
* The Evolution of Cannon Design - Bigger, Stronger, Faster
* Another Way to Look for Gunpowder Weapons - Cannons in Stone
* Defending Against Gunpowder Artillery - Castles Confronting Cannons
* Guns and Gunpowder Weapons in Japan - The Battle of Nagashino
* How Guns Changed the World - A Military Revolution1 vol, 84 pgs 2019 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-962905 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Special No. 5 Best Illustration of the first 50 issues The 2020 special edition of Medieval Warfare is a compilation of covers, battle scenes and unit reconstructions from the first fifty issues of the magazine. Compiled and edited by Peter Konieczny, with contributions from the rest of the Medieval Warfare staff, this 100-page full-colour book features artwork by favourite illustrators such as Jose Cabrera-Pena, Darren Tan, Rocio Espin, and Zvonimir Grbasic to name but a few. Also included are articles by the staff with insight into our philosophy for commissioning artwork, and a 'behind-the-scenes' look at how illustrations are produced.1 vol, 100 pgs 2020 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-902930 Wolff, C. THE BURGUNDY WARS The Burgundy Wars are generally considered to be the campaigns of the last Duke of Burgundy against the Confederates. The Duke Charles the Bold was defeated in several battles and found death at the beginning of 1477 at Nancy. This event and the ensuing dispute over the Burgundian heritage are of immense historical importance, as they mark the beginning of the Franco-German hereditary enmity.

This book depicts the Burgundian wars from the campaigns against Liege, the siege of Neuss, the battles in the Sundgau and in Lorraine, and the fighting against the Confederates. The role of the Swiss allies is acknowledged as well as the importance of the French and English crowns in this conflict.

Discusses the driving forces behind the war against Charles the Bold and which factors led to his downfall. Includes 13 contemporary illustrations, 14 color photos, and about 25 partly full-page re-enactment recordings.1 vol, 84 pgs 2018 GERMANY, BERLIN ZINNFIGUREN
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1-66664 Gravelinas 1558 The Battle of Gravelines was fought on July 13, 1558 at Gravelines, near Calais, France. It occurred during the 1547-1559 war between France and Spain.

The battle resulted in a victory by the Spanish forces, led by Lamoral, Count of Egmont over the French under Marshal Paul de Thermes. The Spanish were supported by the English Navy, who opened fire on the French as they reached the sand dunes at Gravelines. Color plates

1 vol, 80 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-666119 Abad, Ruben LAS CAMPANAS DEL DUQUE DE ALBA DE FUENTERRABIA A ARGEL (1524-1541) Few figures in the history of Spain have aroused as much controversy as Fernando Alvarez de Toledo and Pimentel, Duque de Alba. Admired by some and feared by others, he pushed the Spanish empire to achieve its greatest military successes and continental supremacy.

During Fernando's military career he held important positions representing the Spanish Crown throughout the continent. The various political events that took place led one after another to the most committed destinations where Spain struggled to achieve the desired hegemony.

He was governor of the Duchy of Milan (1555-1556), Viceroy of the Kingdom of Naples (1556-1558), Governor of the Netherlands (1567-1573), and Viceroy and Constable of the Kingdom of Portugal (1580-1582). Only the Duke of Alba was a rival and their talents shone in France, Central, North Africa, Germany, the Netherlands, and Portugal.

Illustrated with photographs, maps, and color prints.1 vol, 82 pgs 2017 SPAIN, ALMENA
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1-666129 Abad, Ruben LOS PAISES BAJOS 1567-1573: Las Campanas del Duque de Alaba The Low Countries 1567-1573 and the Campaigns of the Duke of Lauda

There may be little doubt that, although he had already had a long military career behind him, Fernando Alvarez de Toledo is mainly known at European level for his period of command in the Netherlands. Sent there initially for a short time, he had to spend six years playing political work for which he was not prepared.

As a general he demonstrated his prowess by defeating the Protestant rebels in Jemmingen and in Jodoigne, recovering Mons, looting Mechelen or taking Haarlem. However, as governor, he had to confront the complicated and changing game of alliances that had always characterized central European politics. And to make matters worse, he stole the financial resources with which to carry out his work, having to resort to the imposition of taxes Manu Militarii.1 vol, 120 pgs 2018 SPAIN, ALMENA
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1-666113 Abad, Ruben Saez LA GUERRA ANGLO-ESPANOLA: 1585-1604 Covers the events of 20 years when Spain opened up a new front against Protestant England and Queen Elizabeth I. Includes Raids on La Coruna and Cadiz or the Spanish territories in America, English pirates turned into admirals, and attempted invasion of England. 1 vol, 127 pgs 2016 SPAIN, ALMENA
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1-666123 Abad, Ruben Saez CONTRA FRANCESES Y PROTESTANTES: La Guerra Total 1542-1559 The 1542 appointment of Fernando Alvarez de Toledo, third Duke of Alba, as Captain General of Spain made him the main military authority of the peninsula. His successful defense of the Perpignan Square would oblige the French monarch to desist from continuing his war effort in the Pyrenean front.

Alba became chief Imperial Commander in time for Germany's 1546-1547 campaign, when he showed tactical superiority over his opponents despite having inferior material and human means. In the Battle of Muhlberg, he played a pre-eminent role, although his triumph would be of little use. After the revolt of 1552, he suffered a period of failures, including in front of the walls of Metz. He recovered during the Italian campaign of 1555-1557, where he managed to defeat the Franco-Papal armies and subdue the Levantisco Pope Paul IV. 1 vol, 88 pgs 2017 SPAIN, ALMENA
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1-666135 Abad, Ruben Saez THE CAMPAIGNS OF THE DUKE OF ALBA IN PORTUGAL 1580 This last book of the Warriors and Battles series covers the military campaigns of the Duke of Alba and the conquest and annexation of Portugal (1580) under the reign of Philip II. The death of the Portuguese king Sebastian I in the tragic battle of Alcazarquivir (1578) without having left an heir to the throne opened a deep succession crisis in the neighboring kingdom. Soon a struggle opened for the crown, mainly between Philip II and Antonio, prior of Crato.

The impossibility of reaching an agreement that would facilitate Philip II's access to the throne peacefully forced him to launch his armies into Portugal. The Duke of Alba was chosen to lead the invasion army. The Duke achieved one last victory for Philip II, dying in Lisbon without receiving royal authorization to return home.1 vol, 102 pgs 2019 SPAIN, ALMENA
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1-666107 Albi, Julio ENTRE NORDLINGEN Y HONNECOURT (I): Los Tercios Espanoles del Cardenal Infante 1634-1641 First volume of the Spanish campaign led by Fernando de Austria, brother of Felipe IV, governor of the Spanish Netherlands and known as the Cardinal Infante, in Flanders during the 30 Years War.

The period covered by this work, framed by the major battles of Nordlingen and Honnecourt, is an confrontation through many sieges, attacks, and counterattacks of the contenders in looking for continental supremacy. Includes 16 full-color plates with 27 uniforms and B/W photographs and diagrams.1 vol, 80 pgs 2016 SPAIN, ALMENA
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1-230000 Ardelean, Floriin ON THE BORDERLANDS OF GREAT EMPIRES: Transylvanian Armies 1541-1613 In 1526, the army of the Hungarian kingdom was soundly defeated by the army of the Ottoman sultan, Suleiman the Magnificent, in the battle of Mohacs. In the following decades the lands that were once part of the Hungarian Crown were divided. On the eastern half of the former Hungarian kingdom a new state was born, the Principality of Transylvania. For one and a half century (1541-1691), Transylvania was a distinct state on European maps, and played an important military and strategic role in the struggle between the Ottomans and the Habsburgs in Central and South-East Europe. Includes 19 b/w illustrations, eight color plates, five maps, and one table.

This book follows the efforts of the Transylvanian rulers to organize and to defend their new state, during its first seven decades of existence (1541-1613). The army at their disposal inherited an essentially medieval structure that reflected the social composition of the region. The bulk of the army consisted of the so called 'county flags' (noble levies and conscripted peasants from their estates), the Szekely levies (troops recruited in the districts of South-East Transylvania) and the troops supplied by the Saxon districts from the highly urbanized southern parts of Transylvania. In addition, the Transylvanian army also had several groups of professional soldiers that performed permanent or semi-permanent military service: the court guard (aule milites), the garrisons of the main fortifications concentrated on the western frontier of the principality and other groups that performed military service in exchange for tax exemptions like the riflemen (pixidari, puscasi, puskasok) and the guardsmen (darabontok, darabanti).

The last chapter of the book is focused on the main military campaigns in which the Transylvanian army was involved (the expedition of Giovanni Battista Castaldo in Transylvania and the Banat region 1551-1553, the Fortress War period 1552-1571, the Long Turkish War 1591-1606, etc.), with extensive descriptions of some of the most important pitched battles and sieges.1 vol, 122 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-666124 Blanco, Joaquin LOS TERCIOS de FLANDES de ALEJANDRO FARNESIO: El Plan Combinado Con la Gran Armada, y la Invasion de Inglaterra In discussions about the Spanish Armada, much is made of naval warfare, but little about the land forces of Alejandro Farnese. This new study examines the land force that would have landed in England, how it fought, and what would occur after the army landed.1 vol, 88 pgs 2017 SPAIN, ALMENA
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1-88670 Capponi, Niccolo VICTORY IN THE WEST Making use of primary sources, the author presents an absorbing account of Battle of Lepanto, the pivotal battle that claimed the Mediterranean for the Christian powers. B/w illust/maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 464 pgs 2008 NY, DACAPO PRESS
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1-66679 Carnicer, Carlos El Asedio de Haarlem 1572-1573 The siege of Haarlem was an episode of the Eighty Years' War. From December 11, 1572 to July 13, 1573 an army of Philip II of Spain laid bloody siege to the city of Haarlem in the Netherlands, whose loyalties had begun wavering during the previous summer.

After the naval battle of Haarlemmermeer and the defeat of a land relief force, the starving city surrendered and the garrison was massacred. The resistance nonetheless was taken as an heroic example by the Orangists at the sieges of Alkmaar and Leiden.

Usual excellent production values.1 vol, 110 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-19400 Caruana, Adrian B. TUDOR ARTILLERY, 1485-1603 This introduction to early artillery is a most welcome addition to the very little that has been written on artillery of the 15th and 16th century. It could be considered two books: The notebook of John Lad compiled in 1586 while he was a student of artillery transcribed with his instructions, notes, recipes, and drawings. This is preceded by a scholarly overview of English artillery design in the 16th century. 40 pp., tables, 30 ill.1 vol, 40 pgs 1992 NY, MUSEUM RESTORATION
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1-1947624 Cristini, Luca Der Lange Turkenkrieg (1593-1606) - The long Turkish war V1 Now with English text. Includes 16 full-color pages, with many b/w illustrations and maps.

After more than half-a-century of wars in Hungary, the conflict between the Habsburgs and the Sublime Porte explodes in 1593, after a series of border incidents. The confrontation was soon regarded as crucial by both sides, also involving the
neighbouring states in a complex and ruthless game of diplomacy and betrayal. The organization and the equipment of the various armies of the protagonists of those campaigns are treated together, along with the military operations, and the warfare of the first
modern conflict in Eastern Europe1 vol, 80 pgs 2017 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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1-80970 Davies, Jonathon THE KING'S SHIPS: 1509-1547 Henry VIII and the Birth of the Royal Navy 1509 to 1547. Describes the ships, battles, strategy/tactics, and armaments along with the building and manning of the fleets. Includes 12 color pages.1 vol, 96 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-914027G Di Silva, Pacal VAE VICTUS BOARD GAME # 27: Infini Regret III French Wars of Religion, 1562 - 1598 - The battle of Moncontour, 1569 The Peace of Longjumeau, signed on 23 March 1568, ended the second Wars of Religion but was fragile. The royal power no longer trusted the prince of Conde, leader of the Protestant party. A few months after the signing, the Catholics attempted to capture the prince of Conde and Admiral Coligny by surprise. The plot failed and the Protestant commanders reassembled with their armies and took refuge at La Rochelle. Thus began the campaign constituting the third War of Religion at the end of the summer of 1568.

On 3 October 1569, the two armies faced off near Moncontour. De Coligny did not want to engage in battle, knowing he was outnumbered. However, German mercenaries among his troops were unhappy at not being paid and precipitated the movement. The Catholic troops were better prepared, greater in number, and more heavily armed and easily pushed back the assault of the Protestants who were forced into a disorderly retreat. Although it barely lasted two hours, this battle resulted in between 6000 and 10.000 men dead or taken prisoner on the side of the Protestants compared to 1000 for the Catholics. The Swiss soldiers of the Royal Army spared no lansquenet in retaliation for La Roche-L'Abeille.

Components: Two 59 x 41 cm maps (one printed front and back); 216 die-cut counters and markers; 1 rule book including scenarios; and 1 color player aid.
1 vol, 24 pgs 2021 FRANCE, CERIGO EDITIONS
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1-215340 Ebben, Maurits ALBA: General and Servant to the Crown Fernando Alvarez de Toledo, Third Duke of Alba, is one of the most formidable and controversial figures of the 16th century. He has been depicted as a great hero, an indefatigable defender of the Catholic faith, and a true buttress of the Spanish monarchy, but also as a terrifying man and the dark suppressor of the revolt in the Low Countries.

During his long and fascinating life, Alba revealed wide-ranging skills and interests. A successful soldier, he was also a distinguished courtier and an influential diplomat serving his monarchs, Charles V and Philip II, without fail.

Moreover, he was an avid art collector. Using a variety of sources, including previously unexamined data, 16 leading historians from eight countries present newly developed insights and offer a nuanced image of the Grand Duque. Adopting different perspectives, they shed new light on this intriguing and influential leader, thus showing that Alba continues to be deserving of study and discussion.1 vol, 464 pgs 2013 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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2-225930 Fields, Nic LEPANTO 1571: Christian and Muslim Fleets Battle for Control of the Mediterranean Re-examines the Sunday, 7 October 1571 battle of Lepanto and concludes that, while it merely confirmed a strategic reality that had already emerged during the 16th century (i.e. that naval supremacy lay with the Sublime Porte in the eastern Mediterranean, and with Habsburg Spain and its Catholic allies in the western Mediterranean), it's vital importance was psychological. It sank the perception of Ottoman dominance and the inevitability of Islam's westward encroachment beyond the Balkans. Includes 20 color illustrations.

With over 200 ships per side, it was the largest naval battle in sixteen centuries and the last major fight between fleets composed entirely of the muscle-driven galley. These slender ships were the direct descendants of the Classical trireme but carried cannon and marines bearing firearms, although massed archery and cold steel still played a major role on the fateful day. 1 vol, 224 pgs 2023 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-90120 Filjushkin, Alexander Ivan the Terrible Ivan the Terrible describes the organization and equipment of the Tsar's army and the forces of his enemies, the Poles, Lithuanians, Tatars and the Livonian Knights along with all the campaigns.1 vol, 30 pgs 2008 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-225340 Fox, E. T The Commotion Time - Tudor Rebellions of 1549 Examines the military history of two major rebellions and several minor uprising occurred spontaneously throughout England in 1549. In East Anglia Robert Kett, aggrieved at the abuses of enclosure, laid siege to Norwich until defeated by Royal forces at the bloody battle of Dussindale. At the same time, thousands of commoners of Devon and Cornwall rose up against the introduction of the English-language Book of Common Prayer and the systematic destruction of their traditional faith. Like Norwich, Exeter was besieged throughout the long summer until, in a brutal campaign by government forces and hired foreign mercenaries, the rebellion was finally suppressed. Includes 32 b/w ills & photos, 11 maps, and numerous tables.

Previous histories of the rebellions of 1549 have explored their causes in great depth, but little attention has been given to the military history of the campaigns. Yet the mid-Tudor period rests on the cusp between a medieval form of warfare and the new emerging ideas that defined warfare in the early-modern period, making the battles of 1549 of crucial importance in understanding the transition between the two. Explores how the 'medieval' rebels of the Devon and Cornwall militias fared against the German pikemen and Italian arquebusiers the government sent against them. 1 vol, 230 pgs 2020 UK, HELION AND SON
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1-66673 Gavier, Mario Diaz MUHLBERG 1547: El Apogeo de Carlos V This latest installment of 'Warriors and Battles' color illustrations and maps.1 vol, 80 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-229010 Glenn, Chris THE BATTLE OF SEKIGAHARA: The Greatest, Bloodiest, Most Decisive Samurai Battle Ever Sekigahara was the greatest samurai battle in history. Japan had long been at civil war until brought under the rule of Oda Nobunaga, and then, following his death at the hands of a traitorous general, that of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. It was Hideyoshi who completed the unification of Japan and ushered in a period of peace.

After Hideyoshi's death in 1598, a power struggle emerged between those loyal to the Toyotomi, and those who supported the second most powerful warlord, Tokugawa Ieyasu. With Hideyoshi gone, Ieyasu made moves that brought the ire of a number of his contemporaries, and soon the entire country was divided into two great armies, East and West. Leading the loyalist cause was Ishida Mitsunari, who gathered a force of around 130,000 samurai, while the Tokugawa commanded just 80,000.

Reveals the developments in Japan that led up to the outbreak of war, the characters involved, how the battle itself unfolded, and the aftermath. The weapons and armor of the time are also fully explained, along with little known customs of the samurai and their warfare.1 vol, 216 pgs 2021 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-235680 Glenn, Chris THE SAMURAI CASTLE MASTER: Warlord Todo Takatora Bio explains the life of samurai warlord and respected castle architect Todo Takatora, his shifting allegiences, achievements in battle and in castle design, political and personal ideals, and how all these attributes were shaped during the course of his adventurous life that ended in 1630. Reveals why Takatora deserves the epithet of National Hero.

Born to a small landholding samurai family, the maverick youth worked his way to the top, becoming one of the most successful of daimyo warlords. He had served on the front lines of some of the most violent of battles andf turning points that forged the nation. In a land and time in which loyalty was held dear, he changed his allegiances a record seven times, serving a record 10 lords -- more than any other samurai in history.

Standing six feet tall in a time when the average Japanese man stood between 5 and 5 1/2 feet, Todo Takatora was a giant among men. He died aged 74, when the normal life span was around 50. He was also the finest, most innovative of castle architects, responsible for the design and construction of over 30 of the strongest, most innovative Japanese castles and structures, and influencing samurai castle construction across Japan.1 vol, 272 pgs 2023 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-970003 Gomane, Jean Pierre CHAMOUSSET LES MOLLETTES 1597 FORGOTTEN BATTLES series:Covers the Battle between Duke of Savoy against Henri IV of France, (70) b/wand color art/drawings/maps/ heraldic art.1 vol, 80 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-207310 Hutchins, John M CORONADO'S Well-Equipped Army: The Spanish Invasion of the American Southwest The historic 1540-1542 expedition of Captain-General Francisco Vasquez de Coronado is popularly remembered as a luckless party of exploration which wandered the American Southwest and then blundered onto the central Great Plains of Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas.

The expedition was made up of about 1,500 Spanish soldiers, Indian warrior allies, and camp followers. Despite the hopes for a peaceful conquest of new lands-including those of a legendary kingdom of Cibola-the expedition was obliged to fight a series of battles with the natives in present-day Sonora, California, Arizona, and New Mexico.

The final phase of the invasion was less warlike, as the members of the expedition searched the Great Plains in vain for a wealthy civilization called Quivira. While much has been written about the march of Coronado and his men, this is the first book to address the endeavor as a military campaign of potential conquest like those conducted by other conquistadors. This helps to explain many of the previously misunderstood activities of the expedition. In addition, new light is cast on the non-Spanish participants, including Mexican Indian allies and African retainers, as well as the important roles of women.
1 vol, 360 pgs 2015 US, WESTHOLME PUBLISHING
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1-666139 Larrafiaga, Ramon Batalla de San Marcial y Sitio de Hondarriba 1521-1524 At the beginning of the 16th century, Irun and Hondarribia, which form the present region of Lower Bidasoa and border between Gipuzkoa, France, and Navarra, acquired great strategic value in the war for European hegemony between King Francis I, Emperor Charles I, and the King of Navarra.

For years, its theater of operations were full of activity, including the 1522 attempted recovery of the castle of Behobia by French troops supported by German Lansquenet mercenaries, but opposed by contingents of Guipuzcoans and Castilians in the battle of the rock of Aldabe de Irun, now known as Mount San Marcial. Includes day-by-day information about the battle, with abundant strategic details precisely accompanied by highly researched historical. 1 vol, 100 pgs 2020 SPAIN, ALMENA
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1-971001 Levi, Guy LE CONQUET 1513: Forgotten Naval Battle Series FORGOTTEN BATTLES series: 40 B/W and Color illustrations

The white beach of les Sablons in le Conquet attracts thousands of tourists. How many know that five centuries ago, a hard-fought Renaissance naval battle occurred between the English and the French and Bretons? When it was all over, corpses floated onto the fine sands of this cove. 1 vol, 72 pgs 2015 FRANCE, HISTORIC ONE
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1-666138 Lopez, Ignacio Empel 1585 - Milagro in Flanders The Miracle of Empel was an unexpected Spanish victory on 8 December 1585 near Empel, in the Netherlands, as part of the Eighty Years' War, in which a surrounded Spanish force miraculously won against an enemy who exceeded them in number. B/w and color illust.

After the campaign of 1585, the Governor of Spanish Netherlands and commander of the Spanish troops Alexander Farnese, Duke of Parma decided to go into winter quarters on Northern Dutch territory. The troops of Karl von Mansfeld occupied the area around Hertogenbosch. Some 3000-4000 men of the Spanish Tercio, including Juan del ?guila, under Maestre de Campo Francisco Arias de Bobadilla were stationed on Bommelerwaard, which was supposed to be rich enough to support these troops through the winter. But all farmers had left the island, taking their livestock with them.

To make the situation of the hungry Spanish troops even worse, Dutch commander Philip of Hohenlohe-Neuenstein arrived with a strong land force and 100 ships. Philip of Hohenlohe-Neuenstein breached the dikes of Bommelwaard, forcing the Spanish back over the Rhine to Empel. There they were unable to reach Hertogenbosch, because the terrain was flooded and guarded by the fleet of Hohenlohe. The island was attacked as well by artillery fire coming from a fort, at the other side of the river.

That night, a sudden further drop in temperature started to freeze the shallow waters of the flooded lands. This made possible for the Spanish troops to attack the rebels and burn their ships. Admiral Hohenlohe-Neuenstein supposedly responded by saying: 'It seems that God is Spanish to work such a miracle for them'.
1 vol, 160 pgs 2020 SPAIN, ALMENA
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1-50540 Lucas, Ray FRENCH WARS OF RELIGION 1562-1598, THE 5.5x8, brief but concise guide, b/w drawings/maps, troop types, details seven battles.1 vol, 44 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-222480 Miller, Douglas THE ARMY OF THE SWABIAN LEAGUE 1525 The Swabian League was established as a defensive alliance of princes, prelates, and Imperial cities to maintain the peace within the territory of Southern Germany. In 1525 the League faced an existential threat in the form of an attempt by the exiled Duke Ulrich of Wurttemberg to retake his territory and a series of localized peasant uprisings which united into a movement for political reform. Includes 43 b/w photos/ills, 9 b/w maps, 1 diagram, and 8 color plates.

The League was forced to mobilize a mercenary army at a time of financial crisis and a shortage of Landsknechts, many of whom were fighting in the Italian Wars. This book presents a detailed inside account of the different components and internal organization of the League army. It focuses on two campaigns led by its supreme commander, Georg Truchsess von Waldburg, to maintain discipline during an intensive six-month campaign to thwart the Duke of Wurttemberg and smash the peasant rebellion whilst attempting to appease his political overlords within the League.1 vol, 116 pgs 2020 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-237420 Miller, Douglas THE GERMAN PEASANTS WAR: 1524-6 Companion volume to the Army of the Swabian League in this series. Examines the popular 1524-1526 uprising which occurred within the German-speaking part of the Holy Roman Empire. Presents a description and analysis of the rebels' tactics and weaponry used against the Landsknecht armies of the German nobility and seeks to provide a more holistic explanation for the ultimate collapse of this revolution. Includes 67 b/w illustrations, 19 b/w photos, 29 color illustrations, and 20 maps.

The war took place against the backdrop of massive political, economic, technological, and cultural upheaval and a Reformation of religious worship and belief. These developments had a profound effect on the methods of warfare as the mounted fully armored knight with retinue gave way to the use of squadrons of light horse, the deployment of massed ranks of pike, and the continuing development of field artillery and firearms. 1 vol, 206 pgs 2023 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-190820 Moraitis, George et al MARIGNANO 1515:The Battle & The Commanders (2) color pages of Standard & Banners, brief bio's on all the various faction's leaders. Both the campaign and battle is examined, b/w battle maps, biblio.1 vol, 52 pgs 2009 UK, LANCE & LONGBOW SOC
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1-666102 Moreno, Manuel THE BATTLE OF GEMBLOUX 1578: The Last Victory of the Hero of Lepanto After the 1673 dismissal of Duke of Alba as governor of Netherlands -- where the rebellion was consolidated in Holland and Zeeland islands -- and the death of Luis de Requesens, Spanish power in Flanders sank to almost nothing. New Governor don Juan de Austria dallied, Spanish soldiers were declared outlaws, and rebellion spread through all the Netherlands.

After some initial attempts at appeasement, don Juan was forced to call back the dreaded Spanish regiments of infantry, scraped together and army, confronted the rebels on January 31, 1578, and achieved total victory at Gembloux. This also marked the entry of one of the best generals of his time, Alexander Farnese.

This work will help readers understand in detail what happened in that period which was known as the Eighty Years' War.1 vol, 110 pgs 2014 SPAIN, ALMENA
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1-666104 Moreno, Manuel LA BATALLA DE VILLALAR 1521 The Battle of Villalar was a battle in the Revolt of the Comuneros fought on April 23, 1521 near the town of Villalar in Valladolid province, Spain. The royalist supporters of King Charles I won a crushing victory over the Comuneros rebels. Three of the most important rebel leaders were captured, Juan de Padilla, Juan Bravo, and Francisco Maldonado. They were executed the next day, effectively ending armed resistance to Charles I.1 vol, 110 pgs 2015 SPAIN, ALMENA
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1-666122 Moreno, Manuel Jesus DIEGO GARCIA DE PARADES 1486-1533 Biography of the knight Diego Garcia de Paredes, whose exploits and adventures in battle showcased his courage and fortitude and is remembered now by street names in Trujillo, Caceres, Badajoz, Leon, Cordoba, Motril, and Madrid.

Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra quotes him in several chapters of his work Hidalgo don Quixote of la Mancha. In chapter 31, he says: 'And this Diego Garcia de Paredes, born in the city of Trujillo, was a gallant soldier and knight who stopped a mill wheel with only a finger, and later defended a bridge so valiantly, an innumerable army could not pass.' Another in the well-illustrated series. 1 vol, 88 pgs 2017 SPAIN, ALMENA
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1-228750 O'Brien de Clare, T J ONE FAITH, ONE LAW, ONE KING: French Armies of the Wars of Religion 1562 - 1598 Contains:

A summary of the wars and major actions (including maps of the battles of Druex, Sainct Denys, Jarnac, Moncontour, La Rochelle, Coutras, Arques and Ivry). These maps are all newly-researched and are based on the formations and dispositions actually employed rather than vague indications of relative positions. The maps reveal some interesting insight into the position and extent of some of these battlefields.

A description of the great military offices of state, their holders and the chain of command. Military biographies of forty-three of the main commanders of the Wars. This section corrects a great deal of misinformation, including sorting out which 'Duc de Monpensier' or 'Seigneur de Hangest' is being referred to in many more general histories. It places some well-known, but purely understood, historical characters (such as Henry 'the Good' of Navarre, Admiral Coligny, 'Scarface' Guise and Henry III's infamous 'mignons') in their proper context.

A summary of the operation of French armies on the march, in camp, on the battlefield and during a siege. A glossary of contemporary French military terminology.

Detailed examinations of each of the element of the army: guard units, cavalry, artillery, and infantry. Each of these sections includes sections on organization, equipment and tactics as well as descriptions taken from primary sources and both color plates and black and white illustrations specifically produced for this work.

A section on military flags and banners used by the participants, again accompanied by numerous illustrations.

A select bibliography.

It also offers new conclusions on the impact of the Wars on the conduct of warfare throughout Europe during the later 16th and early 17th centuries, highlighting the origins of innovations ascribed to the likes of Maurice of Nassau and Gustavus Adolphus such as smaller, shot-based infantry formations, cavalry tactics and the use of commanded shot to support cavalry.1 vol, 198 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-24190 Parker, Geoffrey ARMY OF THE FLANDERS & THE SPANISH ROAD, 1567-1659 Organization, high command etc are all here, b/w illust, appendices, biblio, index.1 vol, 325 pgs 2002 LONDON, CAMBRIDGE UNIV
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2-24190 Parker, Geoffrey ARMY OF THE FLANDERS AND THE SPANISH ROAD, 1567-1659 - The Logistics of Spanish Victory and Defeat in the Low Countries' Wars 2nd Edition covers organization, high command, etc., with b/w illust, appendices, biblio, index.

First published in 1972, the book emphasized military organization -- mobilization, pay, supply, morale, and, above all, logistics rather than military events such as sieges and battles. Constantly cited since its first publication in English (with translations into Spanish and Dutch), this revised updated second edition includes new sources and references but otherwise remains faithful to the original edition.1 vol, 325 pgs 2004 LONDON, CAMBRIDGE UNIV
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1-202560 Potter, David RENAISSANCE FRANCE AT WAR: Armies, Culture and Society, c.1480-1560 The 'other' Renaissance experienced by France was that of war. In Italy from 1494 to 1529, for instance, France was involved in at least a hundred battles, some of them 'battles of giants' like Marignano. After 1530, though the emphasis partly shifted away from Italy and major battles were replaced by complex sieges and wars of maneuver, the presence of war was universal. In the 'Habsburg Valois' wars that began in 1521, the country was subjected to major military incursions but continued to make notable attempts to occupy contiguous territory in the Pyrenees, the Alps and the north-east.

Explaining such prodigious military efforts is the theme of this book. Why did the rulers of France attach so much importance to war and did the development of French armies in this period contribute to a significant modernization of the country's military potential? The author attempts to answer these crucial questions, through an exploration of the strategy of the country's rulers in the light of contemporary writings, analysis of the nature of the country's high command, and a study of the major components of the king's armies.

He argues that France was a society geared to war, persuaded by a sophisticated network of printed communications; the reception of the triumphalist view of war favored by the rulers is discussed via an investigation of public opinion, as revealed in the literary, artistic and musical worlds. He also shows how the strengthening of the frontiers with new fortifications emerged as a major stage in the adaptation of France to age of artillery.1 vol, 454 pgs 2008 US, BOYDEL & BREWER
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1-902931 Querengasser, Alexander The Armies of the Schmalkaldic War In the middle of the 16th century, the Holy Roman Empire was shaken by a series of conflicts that anticipated the sectarian conflicts of the Thirty Years' War. In 1546/47 the Schmalkaldic League rose up against Emperor Charles V. After some inconclusive campaigns, the troops of the Confederation were decisively defeated in 1547 in M?ulberg, Saxony. When a little later the emperor's most important ally, Moritz of Saxony, sided with the unruly Protestant princes, a new uprising against the emperor took place in 1552, which could only be resolved by the Augsburg religious peace.

Includes 26 mostly colored illustrations, including contemporary illustrations and full-page drawings, and two maps. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2020 GERMANY, BERLIN ZINNFIGUREN
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1-666148 Ribas, Alberto JEMMINGEN 1568: The Rebellion in Flanders The Spanish army consisted of 12,000 infantry (4 tercios), 3,000 cavalry, and some cannons. Louis of Nassau opposed them with 10,000 infantry (2 groups), some cavalry, and 16 cannons.

After three hours of skirmishes, Louis' army left its trenches and advanced. Pounded by effective musket fire and intimidated by the Spanish cavalry, the advance turned into a general retreat towards the river Ems.1 vol, 112 pgs 2022 SPAIN, ALMENA
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1-666136 Santiago, Francisco SAGUNTO 1811 y la RENDICION de VALENCIA Analysis of the year 1811 in the Peninsula -- a year of contrasts, for what began well for the Allies ended badly. After the victories of Fuentes de Onoro in March and La Albuera in May, defeats in Tarragona, in July, and Sagunto, in October, finished this with the capitulation of Valencia already entered the year of 1812. The fall of the latter city involved for the Spaniards a dramatic experience, comparable to that of Bailen for the French, and only the voracious demand for troops by the emperor for his campaign of Russia, prevented Suchet from completing the campaign that could end the full control of the southeastern Peninsula.1 vol, 160 pgs 2019 SPAIN, ALMENA
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1-227950 Shaw. Jeffrey THE ETHIOPIAN-ADAL WAR 1529-1543: The Conquest of Abyssinia In 1529, an army from the Sultanate of Adal in modern-day Somalia invaded neighboring Ethiopia. For the next fourteen years, the conflict ravaged Ethiopia, planting the seeds of enmity and mistrust in the Horn of Africa that resonate to this day.

The Ethiopian-Adal War: The Conquest of Abyssinia brings sixteenth-century Arab, Portuguese, and Ethiopian primary source material from this conflict to contemporary readers for the first time in the English language in a single volume. Situating the conflict into the wider struggle for maritime supremacy between the Portuguese and Ottoman Empires, readers will have the chance to learn about a little-known conflict which nearly resulted in the subjugation of Christian Ethiopia at the hands of Imam Gurey, the Sultan of Adal. Included are maps of the conflict's major battles, never before seen in any publication. Photographs of the Ethiopian landscape and a range of other illustrations complete the account of this epic conflict.1 vol, 146 pgs 2021 UK, HELION & COMPANY
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1-COM1120 Southard, Jon THE CONQUISTADORS: The Spanish Conquest of the Americas - 1518-1548 Your first task will be to seek out and discover the great Indian cities and empires of Central and South America as known in 1520 -- which may appear in their historical locations, or in quite different places.

Playable by one to five players, with an introductory Basic Game, a more involved Standard Game, and some optional rules. While the normal game system requires two or more players, solitaire play is enabled by a special solitaire module.

Product Information:
Complexity: Low to Medium 3/4/5 out of 10 (Basic/Standard/plus Optional Rules)
Solitaire Suitability: High (solitaire scenario), Low (other scenarios)
Time Scale: variable, one turn = 3 to 18 months
Map Scale: abstract, point-to-point area map covers Mexico, Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru
Unit Scale: Individual leaders, 3 to 25 Spanish troops, up to several thousand Indian troops
Players: one or two
Playing Time: three hours (Basic Game), four to six hours (Standard Game)

Components:
Two Maps - each approximately 28 x 20 inches
Two Countersheets (5/8 size)
Deck of 130 Strategy/Conquistador Cards
Deck of 26 Asset Cards
Rules booklet
Four Player Aid Cards
One Logsheet 8.5 x 11
Two 6-sided dice
1 vol, 1 pgs 2020 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-50880 Stradling, R.A. SPANISH MONARCHY AND IRISH MERCENARIES 1618-1668 The auhor provides and illuminating insight intothe reality of the European context behind thelegends of the 'wild geese', b/w illust, biblio.1 vol, 220 pgs 1994 DUBLIN, IRISH ACADEMIC PR
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1-16100 Tincey, John ELIZABETH'S ARMY & THE ARMADA Concise account of the replacement of the 'feudal' system with the Trained Bands of Militia, both the foot & horse, b/w illust, county muster lists.1 vol, 70 pgs 1988 ESSEX, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-74330 Troso, Mario ITALIA, ITALIA 1526-1530 8.5x11, numerous b/w and color plates/maps/illust highlight this work on the 'first war of Italian Unification', biblio, index.1 vol, 292 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-221860 Turnbull, Stephen TANAKA 1587: Japan's Greatest Unknown Samurai Battle In 1587 the 1,000-strong garrison of tiny Tanaka Castle in Higo Province (modern Kumamoto Prefecture) on Japan's southern island of Kyushu, held out for 100 days against an army ten times their size sent by the great general Toyotomi Hideyoshi. When the castle fell, it was burned to the ground, and for four centuries the epic struggle lived on only through a handful of letters, two little-known war chronicles, and in the folk memories of the local people.

Tanaka 1587 uses evidence that is available from history, literature, folklore, archaeology, and cartography based on the author's own translations of the chronicles and the archaeological report together with his extensive fieldwork.

In 1986 everything changed. Prompted by the approaching fourth centenary of the battle, the local council set in motion a systematic archaeological investigation of the castle site. Many interesting finds were made, but the greatest discovery of all came in 1989 in a distant library when a researcher unearthed what turned out to be Japan's oldest surviving battle map. It featured a detailed drawing of Tanaka Castle during the siege that matched up exactly with the picture that was emerging from the excavation. The unique document also contained so much extra information that, when combined with the archaeological finds, the written materials and local folklore, the almost forgotten siege of Tanaka became one of the best documented battles in the whole of Japan's samurai history. Includes 55 b/w photos/ills, 3 b/w maps, and 8 color plates.1 vol, 128 pgs 2019 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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2-191240 Verney, Victor WARRIOR OF GOD:Jan Zizka & the Hussite Revolution Jan Zizka (1370-1424) was a formidable figure whose life and military career was set amidst the whirlwind of monumental revolutions - military, religious, political and social - that engulfed medieval Europe in the 14th and 15th centuries. The leader of Bohemia's Hussite Revolution - the first of the religious wars during the Protestant Reformation - he was a forward-thinking military genius whose record is virtually unmatched.

He fielded a peasant militia, initially untrained and unequipped, and faced down the Holy Roman Empire's huge professional army of armored knights known as 'The Men of Iron'. Among his numerous innovations was the armored wagon fitted with small cannons and muskets, presaging the modern tank. All this, despite the fact that for much of his later career he went completely blind.

Yet remarkably, beyond central Europe, very little is known about him. In this original and engrossing study, historian Victor Verney combines an authoritative analysis with colorful anecdotes to reveal the incredible exploits of this forgotten military genius and the fascinating cast of characters who surrounded him.
1 vol, 256 pgs 2009 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-218370 von Wessen, Michaek Fredholm MUSCOVY'S SOLDIERS: The Emergence of the Russian Army 1462-1689 The book describes and analyses the emergence of the early modern Russian army, before the military reforms introduced by Tsar Peter the Great brought it in line with developments in Western Europe. It will be shown that Tsar Peter's reforms, although decisive, rested on a legacy of previous reforms. Yet, the origin of the early modern Russian army can be found in the East, not the West. The close association during the Middle Ages with the Mongol Golden Horde had transformed the Muscovite military system into a Eurasian one. Includes 60 black and white illustrations/photos, 8 pages of color plates, 3 maps, and 4 tables.

In the 16th and 17th centuries, links with the Northern Caucasus and Siberia brought further Oriental influences into the Russian military system. While the Mongol legacy of the early Muscovite army has been described elsewhere, the real and continuous impact of Oriental influences in the early modern Russian army has not yet been detailed.

Besides, the detailed information on the Russian army in 1673/1674 which can be found in the military handbook then produced by a Swedish intelligence officer has never been fully used in English-language works. This information shows that by the second half of the seventeenth century, Russia already had an army that although not up to date according to Western standards, still was able to hold its own against both Western and Eastern adversaries. The book ends with 1689, when Tsar Peter's reign began and Russia's border in the east with China was negotiated.1 vol, 192 pgs 2018 UK, HELION & COMPANY
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1-235010 Wanklyn, Malcolm THE ARMY OF OCCUPATION IN IRELAND 1603-42: Defending the Protestant Hegemony Established in 1603 and initially composed almost entirely of English officers and soldiers for the first 30 years of its existence, the army's strength waxed and wanes in accordance with the English government's assessment of the security situation in Ireland. However, during the governorship of Thomas Wentworth it was seen as a possible instrument for enforcing royal rule in all three of the Stuart kingdoms.

In 1640, some 8,000 strong, it was geared up for a campaign against Charles I's rebellious Scottish subjects, but it never left Ireland as by the time it was ready to do so the Scots had defeated the king. It was then reduced to only a third of its previous strength. Penny packet deployments across Ireland helped quell minor problems, but they largely focused on behavior of an army of occupation under control such as collecting fines levied by the law courts and unpaid taxes and requisitioning food when marching from one garrison to another and then failing to initiate the process by which farmers or shopkeepers were paid.

On October 23, 1641, surprise attacks during the Catholic uprising caused almost 25% casualties, but the remainder held onto the principal ports until reinforcements arrived in the following spring.1 vol, 256 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-TPS10 Werbaneth, Jim TURNING POINT SIMULATIONS # 10: The Invincible Armada Players use both a Strategic and a Tactical map. The game contains very few physical counters in play but many information chits and dozens of 'Event Chits' that influence play.

With full color maps and die cut counters, the game allows players to examine different operational plans, and includes a series of optional rules that highlight how various historical changes could have tipped the balance either way.

The Invincible Armada includes: One full color, 11x17-inch mounted map; 180 full color, 5/8-inch and 1/2-inch die-cut counters, 12 page rulebook, 2 Squadron Charts, and 2 Player Aid Charts.1 vol, 12 pgs 2017 US, AGAINST THE ODDS
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1-43820 Wood, James B. KING'S ARMY, THE Warfare, Soldiers & Society during the French Wars of Religion 1562-76, an important contribution to debate over 'Military Revolution', b/w illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 425 pgs 1996 NY, CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS
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1-222790 SCURVY DICE: Family Game Prepare to set sail for fortune and fame on the ocean's blue! As a newly recruited captain in Scurvy Dice, you will outfit your ships with sails, cannons, and men to battle your way to the mythical Parrot Island. Once you're sure you've had your fill of gold, it's time to race to Monkey Grove and secure your haul. Legendary captains may even be willing to temporarily join your crew for a chance at the booty! Game for two to four players aims for 15-30 minutes a game.1 vol, 1 pgs 2020 US, FIRELOCK GAMES
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1-227321 V1: FLAGS & STANDARDS OF THE GREAT NORTHERN WAR 1700-1721 - Sweden Contains more than 400 full-color illustrations of flags, with a little text (in German).1 vol, 140 pgs 2021 GERMANY, VERLAG EDITION PETERSTOR
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1-66698 LA BATALLA DE TUTTLIGEN 1643 The Battle of Tuttlingen was fought in Tuttlingen on November 24, 1643. Those involved in the conflict were the French forces led by Marshal Josias Rantzau and the armies of the Holy Roman Empire and Spain led by Franz von Mercy. Technically, Mercy led a military force composed of Imperial, Spanish, Bavarian, and Lorrainer troops.

Ultimately, Rantzau's forces were defeated by Mercy's surprise attack. After having suffered defeat, Rantzau's troops retreated back across the Rhine River into Alsace. Moreover, Mercy held both Rantzau and 7000 French troops captive. Illustrated with photographs and maps and color plates.
1 vol, 110 pgs 2014 SPAIN, ALMENA
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1-218390 Barry, Quintin FROM SOLEBAY TO THE TEXEL: The Third Anglo-Dutch War 1672-1674 England and the Dutch Republic fought three naval wars in the middle of the 17th century, arising principally from a clash of mercantile interests. In the first of these, under the Commonwealth, England had much the better, due largely to the outstanding leadership of Robert Blake. The second war was more even. By now Charles II had been restored to the throne. There were a number of fierce battles which went either way, but the war ended with the humiliation of the Dutch burning a large part of the English fleet in the Medway. Includes 8 color illustrations, 35 black and white illustrations, and 4 maps.

After reviewing the earlier wars, this book goes on to describe the third Anglo-Dutch war, fought between 1672 and 1674. This war of shameless aggression was provoked by England, or rather by King Charles and his court, mainly as a matter of commercial greed. It began, before any declaration of war, with an attack on a Dutch merchant convoy proceeding up-Channel.

In this war, for the first time, England fought in alliance with France, and the French fleet was an important, if ultimately ineffective, part of the fleet which under the leadership first of the Earl of Sandwich, then by James, Duke of York, and finally by Prince Rupert, took on the Dutch fleet led by the brilliant Admiral Michiel de Ruyter.

At Solebay on the Suffolk coast, de Ruyter surprised the English fleet on the morning of 28 May 1672; in the intense fighting Sandwich's flagship, the Royal James was blown up and he was killed. Overall, the Dutch could claim it as a victory.

There later followed in 1673 two battles off Schooneveld and then the battle of the Texel. In this fight the French treacherously hung back. De Ruyter's tactical skill in these battles ensured that a planned attempt at invasion was prevented. The war ended with the Allies by no means in unison, and Charles II, obliged by lack of funds to make peace, had nothing to show for a war that should never have been fought.1 vol, 136 pgs 2018 UK, HELION & COMPANY
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1-235740 Brennan, Patrick and Dylan Brennan AGAINST THE DELUGE: Polish and Lithuanian Armies During the War Against Sweden 1655-1660 In-depth study of Polish and Lithuanian armies fighting during 'The Deluge' -- 1655 Second Northern War pitting the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth against Sweden. Explains unique system of recruiting, organizing, and commanding troops in the Commonwealth, from regular army, through levy of nobility, to forces owned by king and magnates. Each formation, from famous winged hussars to ad hoc raised units of peasant partisans, is described with much detail as are the most important leaders.

Also covers the logistical aspect, from the way that armies were financed to how they were equipped, clothed, and fed. Main battles of the war, including three-days long battle of Warsaw in 1656 and selected siege operations, are depicted in separate chapters. Includes 83 b/w illustrations, 9 b/w photos, 36 color illustrations, 44 maps, and 52 tables.

In writing this volume, the authors used large number of primary sources, such as diaries and letters by Polish and Swedish soldiers, most never before available in English. Associated iconography was chosen with great care, to present depiction of the commanders, troops and battles, all from period plus Polish and Lithuanian flags that survived in Swedish collections.1 vol, 362 pgs 2023 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-215350 Bruijn, Jaap DE RUYTER: Dutch Admiral Was Michiel de Ruyter the greatest sea commander who ever lived? Or simply the greatest sea commander of the 17th century? In this book, nine leading historical authorities from seven different countries examine his astonishing career.

Some people see him as the man who saved the Dutch Republic, and ensured its independence. He knew how to fight a sea-battle on the grandest scale. He could also haggle like a canny Dutch merchant, achieving the release of Hungarian clergymen from Spanish captivity and that of Dutch sailors from barbarian imprisonment. Louis XIV, often his opponent, called him 'a man who did honor to humanity.'1 vol, 280 pgs 2011 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-666120 Canales, Francisco Martinez LA GUERRA DE SUCESION DE MANTUA: 1628-1631 The death of Vicente II Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua and Monferrato -- Levante and Poniente bordering with the Spanish Milanese -- opened another dispute in a Europe already in conflict. Who would inherit the duchies attracted the attention of France, the Holy Roman Empire, the intriguing Duke of Savoy, and Spain.

This book investigates the diplomatic maneuvering -- Quevedo himself spying in Venice -- and the battles in Italy, from the plains of the Po River to the steps and Alpine valleys, led by commanders such as Gonzalo Fernandez de Cordoba and Ambrosio Spinola. Illustrated with photographs, maps, and color prints.1 vol, 82 pgs 2017 SPAIN, ALMENA
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1-66692 Cardona, Enrique F. LA BATALLA DE NIEUPORT 1600: Los Tecios in Flanders The Battle of Nieuwpoort between a Dutch army under Maurice of Nassau and Francis Vere and a Spanish army under Albert of Austria, took place on 2 July 1600 near the present-day Belgian city Nieuwpoort

Against Maurice's complaints, the States General under Johan van Oldenbarneveldt had ordered Maurice to take the army, march south along the coast and take the pirate nest of Dunkirk. The divergence of opinion on this matter between Maurice and Van Oldenbarneveldt were the first signs that the two de facto leaders of the Dutch Republic were beginning to drift apart. This rivalry would eventually lead to the arrest and execution of Van Oldenbarneveldt in 1619.

It was thought that the vicious and long-continued mutiny of a great part of the Spanish troops would make it impossible for the Archduke to collect an army for the relief of Nieuwpoort.

By 21 June Maurice had collected an army for the operation of 12 infantry regiments and 25 cavalry cornets: some 12,000 Foot and 2,000 Horse. On the 22nd, he crossed the Scheldt Estuary in a multitude of small vessels and moved to Ostend; his base of operations. He left there half a regiment and four cornets to reinforce the garrison and on the 30th started for Nieuwpoort.

When Maurice arrived in front of the place on 1 July, he sent 2/3 of his force across the Yser River to blockade it from the West. That night, while he was making preparations for a regular siege, he received news that the Archduke was close at hand with a field army. He knew he was cut off from his base; so he ordered his cousin Ernst Casimir (Ernst Casimir I of Nassau-Dietz) with a force to delay the advancing Spanish while he was bringing the best part of the army to cross again the Yser and rejoin the rest of the army to face the Archduke. He had no option left but to present battle or risk a potentially disastrous retreat by sea.

Ernst Casimir was ordered to seize the Leffinghen bridge, he commanded the Edmonds regiment (Scottish) and the Van der Noot regiment (Dutch) together with four cornets of cavalry and 2 guns, but when he arrived he found that the enemy was already in possession of it. Ernst deployed his force behind a ditch, hoping to fight a delaying action, but the Spaniards were already in great strength across the bridge and charged right home, piercing his centre. The infantry was routed at once and the cavalry fled in panic: the Scots were killed almost to a man and the Dutch fared only slightly better, taking refuge in Ostend. For all purposes, Ernst's command had ceased to exist.

After that cheap victory, the Archduke held a conference with his captains. Most urged to entrench the army across the road to Ostend, forcing Maurice to attack along a narrow front where the Dutch cavalry, mostly heavy, would not be effective against the lighter Spanish cavalry. However, the mutineers, who had been rallied by the Archduke on the promise of free plunder, were eager for a fight and out-argued the rest. The army therefore advanced in battle order along the coast. It was mid-day and the tide was coming in; so that in the end they were forced to abandon the shrinking beach and climb slowly up the slippery sand dunes.

Maurice had just enough time to assemble his whole army to face the Archduke.1 vol, 110 pgs 2013 SPAIN, ALMENA
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1-1947504 Cristini, Luca and Pogliani, Giuseppe THE BATTLE OF TORNAVENTO: 1636 and the 30 Years War in Italy The Battle of Tornavento was a battle fought in Italy on June 22, 1636 during the Thirty Years' War. In 1636, Cardinal Richelieu had persuaded the Duke of Savoy (Vittorio Amedeo I) to launch an offensive on the Spanish Duchy of Milan. A French Army crossed the Ticino river between Oleggio and Lonate Pozzolo, but was checked by a larger Spanish army, and dug in to await their Savoyard allies.

On June 22 the Spanish attacked, but were held back after the arrival of the army of Victor Amadeus I, Duke of Savoy. Fighting in the summer heat was savage and bloody, in a heathland described by Spanish officers as 'sin arbol, y con falta de agua' ('treeless, and lacking water').

The Spanish abandoned the battlefield and retired to Boffalora. The Franco-Savoyard army remained some days near Tornavento, sacking nearby towns and damaging a canal, but decided to conduct a withdrawal from Milanese territory. Little had been achieved with this battle and the invasion of Lombardy turned out to be a complete failure.1 vol, 80 pgs 2020 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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1-10270 Dallas, Philip translator ADVENTURES OF CAPTAIN ALONSO de CONTRERAS Diary of a 17th Century adventurer, from 1597 to the 1640's.1 vol, 193 pgs 1989 NY, PARAGON HOUSE
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1-10960 Delbruck, Hans translated by Walter J. Redfroe Jr. DAWN OF MODERN WARFARE, THE:History of the Art of Orignally published in 1890, Delbruck's 4-volume set is a dfeinitive work on the subject. Volume IV considers the impact of gunpowder, firearms and cannon on standing armies. Index, chapter notes.1 vol, 500 pgs 1990 LINCOLN, UNIV OF NEBRASKA
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2-61600 Drake, Peter introduction by Sidney Burrell AMIABLE RENGADE: THE MEMOIRS OF CAPT DRAKE 1671-17 The remarkable life of this 'wild geese' member.He fought in the major wars of the period. Index,b/w illust.1 vol, 410 pgs 1960 STANFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
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1-217320 Esposito, Gabriele ARMIES OF EARLY COLONIAL NORTH AMERICA 1607-1713: History, Organization and Uniforms Detailed overview of the military history of Colonial North America from the first colonial settlement in Jamestown to the end of the first continental war fought in the Americas. Covers the development of organization and uniforms for the British Colonies of North America and for the French ones of Canada. Includes every colonial unit formed by the Europeans in the New World, as well as the regular troops sent to America by Britain and France -- from the early militias of the 13 Colonies to the expeditionary forces formed during the War of the Spanish Succession.

Great military events like King Philip's War and Bacon's Rebellion are analyzed and the evolution of tactics employed in this theater are discussed, showing how much warfare was influenced by the terrain and conditions in North America. Dozens of illustrations, including color art works, show the first military uniforms ever worn in North America plus details of weaponry and equipment.1 vol, 192 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-225341 Fredholm von Essen, Michael The Lion from the North V1 - The Swedish Army of Gustavus Adolphus, 1618-1632 Describes and analyses the early modern Swedish army, with a particular emphasis on the reforms introduced by King Gustavus Adolphus before and during the Thirty Years War. Also expands our understanding of the Swedish army during the Thirty Years War with focus on its operations on the eastern front against Russian and Polish opponents as well as the better-known operations in Germany against the Catholic League and the Holy Roman Empire. Includes 119 b/w illustrations, 10 b/w maps, 15 tables, 32pp color plates.

Sweden had a long history of conflict with neighbouring countries, and the reforms introduced by King Gustavus Adolphus had their origin in wars fought in the early seventeenth century, before or in the early phases of the Thirty Years War. The Kalmar war with Denmark, the Novgorod and Pskov campaigns in Russia, the conquest of Livonia, and the war with Poland played important roles in preparing the Swedish army for the wars on the continent from 1630 onwards.

While some of the technical and tactical innovations attributed to the Swedish Army in the Thirty Years War are myths, others were real. Possibly of yet more enduring importance were the Swedish Chancellor Axel Oxenstierna's administrative reforms. A conscription system was established which consistently managed to raise troops, despite the small population of Sweden and its territories. A logistics system was introduced which could supply the armies, despite the vast geographical depth of operations. The intelligence service was developed into a comprehensive support establishment to military operations. It is fair to say that the Swedish army that entered the Thirty Years War and the organisation that enabled it formed the foundation for the subsequent Swedish rise to regional great power status. While the army of Gustavus Adolphus has been described elsewhere, the book includes current research that has not yet appeared in the English language. 1 vol, 304 pgs 2020 UK, HELION AND SON
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1-225342 Fredholm von Essen, Michael THE LION FROM THE NORTH Volume 2: The Swedish Army during the Thirty Years War 1632-48 Describes and analyses the early modern Swedish army, with a particular emphasis on the reforms introduced by King Gustavus Adolphus before and during the Thirty Years War. Also expands our understanding of the Swedish army during the Thirty Years War with focus on its operations on the eastern front against Russian and Polish opponents as well as the better-known operations in Germany against the Catholic League and the Holy Roman Empire.
While the army of Gustavus Adolphus has been described elsewhere, the book includes current research that has not yet appeared in the English language. Includes 119 b/w illustrations, 10 b/w maps, 15 tables, 32pp color plates1 vol, 200 pgs 2020 UK, HELION AND SON
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1-63310 Frost, Robert I NORTHERN WARS:War, State & Society 1558-1721 Covers the series of Wars from 1558-1721 and themilitary strategy, based on extensive primary andsecondary research, biblio, index.1 vol, 416 pgs 2000 LONDON, PEARSON EDUCATION
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1-666146 Garcia, Eladio ORBETELLO 1646 The Battle of Orbetello, also known as the Battle of Isola del Giglio, was a major naval engagement of the Franco-Spanish War of 1635. It was fought on 14 June 1646 off the Spanish-ruled town of Orbetello, on the coast of Tuscany, Italy, between a French fleet led by Admiral Armand de Maille, Marquis of Breze, and a Spanish fleet commanded by Miguel de Noronha, 4th Count of Linhares sent to break the blockade of Orbetello and relieve the town, besieged since 12 May by a French army under the command of Prince Thomas of Savoy. The Battle of Orbetello was tactically very unusual, since it was fought by sailing ships towed by galleys in a light breeze.

After a hard but inconclusive fight during which Admiral Breze was killed, the French fleet withdrew to Toulon leaving the sea to the Spanish, who decided not to pursue them to relieve Orbetello. The land forces disembarked by Count of Linhares a few days later, however, failed to dislodge the French lines, and the siege could be undertaken until 24 July, when another Spanish army led by the Marquis of Torrecuso and the Duke of Arcos, which had come from the Kingdom of Naples across the Papal States, defeated the besieging French troops, forcing them to retreat with heavy losses.1 vol, 80 pgs 2022 SPAIN, ALMENA
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1-70360 Gommans, Jos MUGHAL WARFARE:Indian Frontiers 1500-1700 Based on a vast range of primary sources to detail the practical and technological aspects of Mughal combat such as gunpowder, tactics, animals used in battle, b/w illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 256 pgs 2002 LONDON, ROUTLEDGE PRESS
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1-85170 Hawley, Samuel IMJIN WAR, THE: Japan's Sixteenth-Century Invasion of Korea and Attempt to Conquer China The most comprehensive account ever published in English, it discusses every aspect of the war, b/w maps/illust, chapter notes, biblio, index.

In May of 1592, Japanese dictator Toyotomi Hideyoshi sent a 158,800-man army aboard a thousand ships from Kyushu to Pusan on Korea's southern tip. Its objective: to conquer Korea, then China and then the whole of Asia. The Imjin War is the most comprehensive account ever published in English on this important event little known in the West. It begins with the political and cultural background of Korea, Japan, and China, discusses the diplomatic breakdown that led to the war, describes every major incident and battle from 1592 to 1598, and introduces a fascinating cast of characters along the way: Hideyoshi himself, Korea's admiral Yi Sun-sin, Chinese commander Zhao Chengxun, and Kisaeng Chu Non-gae.1 vol, 662 pgs 2005 KOREA, ROYAL ASIACTIC SOCIETY
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1-206420 Hubbard, Ben THE SAMURAI WARRIOR: The Golden Age of Japan's Elite Warriors 1560-1615 During Japan's Warring States period, centuries of strife had left the country divided and leaderless. Those who filled the power vacuum were the daimyo, warlords who ruled over the clans and provinces of Japan. Serving their daimyo, the samurai were the ultimate warriors at a time when military prowess won out over hereditary power and position.

The nature of warfare itself changed-romantic ideas of mounted duels and battlefield decorum became as rare as aristocratic samurai leaders. Marching in to replace them were the common foot soldiers, the ashigaru, armed with pikes and matchlock rifles. The Samurai Warrior examines the fighting men of this key period in Japanese history.

Divided into six chapters, the book describes the unification under the Tokugawa bakufu, the major battles of the era, the weapons and armor used, the social structure of Japanese society, myths about the samurai, and finally the decline of the samurai amidst the modernization of the Meiji period. Includes more than 200 photographs, illustrations, paintings, and maps. 1 vol, 224 pgs 2014 UK, AMBER BOOKS
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1-228800 Leadbetter, Peter THE PERFECT MILITIA: The Stuart Trained Bands of England and Wales 1603-1642 Covers the Trained Bands of the early Stuart period, from 1603 to 1642. Both James I and Charles I tried to create a perfect militia during their reigns, but how far did they get in achieving this aim? There is very little published about this organization. This book includes details on the men who served in it; how they were recruited; their social status, professions and ages. Includes 11 b/w illustrations, 2 b/w maps, and 36 tables.

The soldiers were mustered for training at least once a year at county or regimental level, but were they mustered and trained more often at a local level? And, if so, how often? There were different categories of soldiers in the Trained Bands; these categories were not just designated by the arm of service or by the arms they carried, but also by who had provided (and paid for) them.

The arms and armor used by the soldiers changed over the period covered by this book and descriptions of these are included. Did the men of the Trained Band wear uniforms? Who were the officers who commanded the companies and regiments and how were they appointed? This book aims not only to answer these questions, but also to enlighten the reader on many other aspects of this important organization.

Defense always costs money, and this was especially true of the Trained Bands. Men and muster-masters had to be paid and fed; powder and match bought for training; new arms and armor sourced. All these needed money - money that was in many cases only grudgingly given. The methods of raising this money were varied and in the main seem to have worked.

Relations between the counties and the government in London are also covered. The government's requests or requirements were not always well received; many people in the counties did not like being given orders from London, a place they believed to have little interest in what was happening locally.

The Trained Bands were not put to the test of battle prior to the Civil War, although they had come close in the Bishops' Wars; but they proved reluctant to act against ordinary people during protests about perceived or actual local grievances.1 vol, 178 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-202730 Lenihan, Padraig CONSOLIDATING CONQUEST: Ireland 1603-1727 This book covers the crucial period of Irish history from the completion of the Tudor conquest of Ireland and the end of Gaelic resistance to the temporary achievement of political stability in the early eighteenth century. This was a period of not entirely successful attempts to turn Ireland into a kingdom that was thoroughly English in terms of land settlement, law and government. It was also a period of revolts, suppression and the threat of invasion - of the Ulster plantations, Cromwell's campaigns, the massacres of Drogheda and Wexford and the Battle of the Boyne- iconic events which laid the foundations for many centuries of trouble to come.

Table of Contents

1. Reform to conquest 1534-1603
2. Consolidating conquest
3. Plantation 1608-22
4. English, Old and New 1613-40
5. Rising 1641-42
6. God or King? 1642-49
7. Cromwellian conquest and settlement 1649-59
8. Charles II 1660-85
9. James II 1685-91
10. Parliament, patronage and 'patriots' 1692-1727
11. Land and people
Conclusion: Wars and Peace1 vol, 344 pgs 2012 UK, PEARSON LONGMAN PUBS
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1-85080 Lenithan, Padraig editor CONQUEST & RESISTANCE:War in 17th Century Ireland Eleven essays with topics as:Invasions-Scotland& Ireland 1641-91; Siege Warfare; Women & Warfare;Logistics of Conquest; Naval Strategy 1641-91; b/willust/maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 380 pgs 2001 LEIDEN, BRILL PUBLISHERS
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1-46850 Lynn, John A. GIANT OF THE GRAND SIECLE:French Army 1610-1715 Examination of the army in depth: recruitment,composition, discipline, motivation, leadership, logistics, weaponry, tactics, field warfare and siegecraft, biblio, index.1 vol, 672 pgs 1997 NY, CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS
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2-46850 Lynn, John A. GIANT OF THE GRAND SIECLE: French Army 1610-1715 Examination of the army in depth: recruitment, composition, discipline, motivation, leadership, logistics, weaponry, tactics, field warfare, and siegecraft, with biblio and index.

An 'invisible giant,' the 17th C French army was the largest and hungriest institution of the Bourbon monarchy, yet it has received incomplete treatment and is poorly understood. Combining social and cultural emphases with more traditional institutional and operational concerns, this book examines the army in depth, studying recruitment, composition, discipline, motivation, selection of officers, leadership, administration, logistics, weaponry, tactics, field warfare, and siegecraft. The portrait that emerges differs from what current scholarship might have predicted. Instead of claiming that a 'military revolution' transformed warfare, Lynn stresses evolutionary change. Questioning widely-held assumptions about state formation and coercion, he argues that this standing army was primarily devoted to border defense, and only rarely to internal repression.1 vol, 672 pgs 2006 Us, CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS
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1-198090 Machua, Captain Bernardo de Vargas THE INDIAN MILITIA AND DESCRIPTION OF THE INDIES Sometimes referred to as the first published manual of guerrilla warfare, Bernardo de Vargas Machuca's Indian Militia and Description of the Indies is actually the first known manual of counterinsurgency, or anti-guerrilla warfare. Published in Madrid in 1599 by a Spanish-born soldier of fortune with long experience in the Americas, the book is a training manual for conquistadors. The Aztec and Inca Empires had long since fallen by 1599, but Vargas Machuca argued that many more Native American peoples remained to be conquered and converted to Roman Catholicism. What makes his often shrill and self-righteous treatise surprising is his consistent praise of indigenous resistance techniques and medicinal practices.

Containing advice on curing rattlesnake bites with amethysts and making saltpeter for gunpowder from concentrated human urine, The Indian Militia is a manual in four parts, the first of which outlines the ideal qualities of the militia commander. Addressing the organization and outfitting of conquest expeditions, Book Two includes extended discussions of arms and medicine. Book Three covers the proper behavior of soldiers, providing advice on marching through peaceful and bellicose territories, crossing rivers, bivouacking in foul weather, and carrying out night raids and ambushes. Book Four deals with peacemaking, town-founding, and the proper treatment of conquered peoples.

Appended to these four sections is a brief geographical description of all of Spanish America, with special emphasis on the indigenous peoples of New Granada (roughly modern-day Colombia), followed by a short guide to the southern coasts and heavens. This first English-language edition of The Indian Militia includes an extensive introduction, a posthumous report on Vargas Machuca's military service, and a selection from his unpublished attack on the writings of Fray Bartolome de Las Casas.1 vol, 368 pgs 2008 US, DUKE
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1-33830 Malone, Patrick M. SKULKING WAY OF WAR Study of the technology and tactics among the New England Indians, their superior tactics during the late 1600's forced the colonists to change their own tactics, b/w illust, maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 172 pgs 2001 NY, MADISON BOOKS
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1-902932 Messner, Florian The Ennetbirgische Campaigns THE ENNETBIRGISCHE CAMPAIGNS

The Ennetbirgische Campaigns depicts the campaigns of the Swiss and Valais against Milan, as well as the conflicts between the Graubundner and the Duchy of Milan, with the conquests of the Confederates over the Alpine passes to the south. The luck of the war was changeable, with great victories like the one at Giornico and catastrophic defeats like that of Arbedo. The crossing of the main ridge of the Alps presented the late medieval armies with enormous challenges. For a short time, the Confederation rose to the rank of a major European power. The struggles of the Confederates in northern Italy for and against the French crown are described as well as the founding phase of the papal Swiss Guard.

Also deals with the internal conflicts of the Swiss in connection with the Ennetbirgische Campaigns. The armies of the Confederates and their opponents are portrayed in detail in terms of composition, armament, tactics, and use. Includes contemporary illustrations, maps, and images of international re-enactment groups.
1 vol, 100 pgs 2020 GERMANY, BERLIN ZINNFIGUREN
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1-204160 Mongin, Jean-Marie LA FRONDE 1648-1653 1648 : The Thirty Years War was about to end and we start to see the European balance slowly tip. The great rival of the Bourbon monarchy, Spain, will soon yield to her the place of importance. This conflict weighs heavily on the finances of the French kingdom, and during the years that follow the victory of the young Conde over the Tercios of His Most Catholic Majesty, in Rocroi, have exacerbated a difficult financial situation. The regent, his prime minister, and the king's council are trying to increase revenue, which could plunge the kingdom into chaos.1 vol, 64 pgs 2014 FRANCE, HISTOIRE AND COLLECTIONS
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1-218880 Mugnai, Bruno THE CRETAN WAR 1645-1671: The Venetian-Ottoman Struggle in the Mediterranean A considerable part of the military history of the 17th century is dominated by the conflict between the Christian powers and the Ottoman Empire. Much has been written about the politics and the campaigns that led to the siege of Vienna in 1683 and the defeat suffered by the Sultan's armies, while, until today, there are relatively few studies on the long war that opposed Venice to the Ottoman Empire. The importance of the event in the context of politics not only of the Mediterranean, but of all Europe, is easily found in the number of chancelleries involved in the war, both directly on the battlefield or in diplomatic negotiations.

The strategic duel involved the belligerents in the control of the supply routes, and the metropolitan territory of both sides remained almost excluded from military operations. It was a conflict where the logistics organization and the ability to supply the armies made the difference, similar in many ways to the campaigns in the southwestern Pacific during the Second World War. It could be said that the Cretan War was the first conflict of contemporary age, but fought with the means of the 17th century. Includes 2 maps, 9 b/w photos, 8 original color plates, and 89 b/w illustrations.

Other aspects make this conflict a topic of great interest. Just remember that in the last years of war, men from almost all the countries of Europe were concentrated in Crete - and for the Ottomans also from Asia and Africa. Even with regard to the reconstruction of military clothing and equipment, this work finally opens a window on a period not very frequented by researchers, although these are years in which great transformation took place both in the armaments and in the development of new combat tactics. The different types of soldiers involved in the conflict have been illustrated with care in color plates, based on the most significant coeval examples and employing several unpublished sources.1 vol, 304 pgs 2019 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-1947502 Mugnai, Bruno and Secco, Alberto The War of Candia 1645-69 Vol. 1: Sieges and Field Operations The war of Candia was the place of military confrontation of two different models, the Western and the Ottoman Empire, to rise up in the courts of Europe to 'Champ de Mars' of the continent.

A contemporary of these campaigns shows specific characteristics called the first 'war material,' which is a conflict fought far from the mainland of the two states in conflict. One might almost say that Candia was the first conflict of the modern age, but fought through the means of the seventeenth century. 16 color plates of uniforms and flags.
1 vol, 80 pgs 2012 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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1-1947503 Mugnai, Bruno and Secco, Alberto THE WAR OF CANDIA 1645-69: Vol. 2: Campaigns at Sea The war of Candia was the place of military confrontation of two different models, the Western and the Ottoman Empire, to rise up in the courts of Europe to 'Champ de Mars' of the continent.

A contemporary of these campaigns shows specific characteristics called the first 'war material,' which is a conflict fought far from the mainland of the two states in conflict. One might almost say that Candia was the first conflict of the modern age, but fought through the means of the seventeenth century. 16 color plates of uniforms and flags.1 vol, 80 pgs 2012 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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1-226110 Paradowski, Michael DESPITE DESTRUCTION, MISERY AND PRIVATIONS: The Polish Army in Prussia during the War against Sweden 1626-1629 In-depth study of the Polish troops during the War against Sweden 1626-1629, from unique structure of the army, through organization and equipment of the units, to soldiers' daily struggle due to lack of pay and food. Each formation is described in detail, from famous winged hussars to Western European mercenaries serving as infantry and dragoons. The author's research is based on many Polish primary sources, that for the first time are available to English-speaking readers, presenting many interesting facts about less known conflict. Includes 87 b/w illustrations, 16 b/w maps, 16 pages color plates, numerous tables. 1 vol, 226 pgs 2020 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-226240 Quereng?sser, Alexander HUSSITE WARFARE The Armies, Equipment, Tactics and Campaigns 1419-1437. With the outbreak of the Hussite Revolution in 1419, Bohemia found itself opposed by a superior force of European crusader armies. German knighthood was experiencing its last heyday. But the Bohemian heretics' army, under the leadership of energetic commanders like Jan Ziska, developed tactics with which they won one battle after another. The employment of the defensive Wagenburg ('wagon castle') and intensive use of the first cannon as field artillery brought them many successes. Includes 64 mostly color illustrations, 10 maps, and 18 color plates by Sascha Lunyakov. 1 vol, 144 pgs 2020 GERMANY, BERLIN ZINNFIGUREN
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1-217330 Reid, Stuart BATTLE OF KILLIECRANKIE 1689: The Last Act of the Killing Times In the 50 years of Scottish history dominated by the Jacobite Risings, the last battle, Culloden in 1746, is deservedly remembered as a national tragedy, but the first battle on the braes of Killiecrankie was unquestionably the most dramatic.

It was very much a Scottish battle. The later Jacobite risings would be launched against kings and governments in London. Killiecrankie, on the other hand, pitted Scot against Scot in the last bloody act of the bitter religious struggle known as 'The Killing Times.'

Killiecrankie saw the first, and most successful, Highland Charge, as the clansmen broke the line of the Government's redcoats 'in the twinkling of an eye,' and the outnumbered Jacobites achieved a stunning victory. The Highlanders, however, suffered debilitating losses of almost one third of their strength, and their leader, John Graham the Viscount of Dundee, was killed.

The Jacobites continued their advance until stopped by Government forces at the Battle of Dunkeld a little more than three weeks later. Though the Jacobites had failed, the struggle of the Highland clans to return the Catholic James and his successors to the throne of Scotland and England would continue for the next two generations.1 vol, 264 pgs 2018 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-50330 Reid, Stuart I MET THE DEVIL & DUNDEE:Battle of Killiecrankie Excellent account of the campaign & battle 1689.B/w illust & maps, color plates of flags/uniforms by Bob Marrion.1 vol, 110 pgs 2009 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-80520 Rennoldson, Neil editor WARFARE IN THE AGE OF LOUIS XIV Vol I in the Renaissance Military Series includes Diary of the Siege of Luxembourg 1648; Extracts from the London Gazette July 1705; and The Letters of Richard Pope-Officer in the English Cavalry 1680+.1 vol, 98 pgs 2005 UK, PIKE & SHOT SOCIETY
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1-235620 Ribas, Alberto THE BATTLE OF ROCROI 1643: Clash of Seventeenth Century Superpowers The Battle of Rocroi (19 May 1643) is famous for the French victory over the Spanish Tercios. The Duc d'Enghien, only 21 years old, defeated a Spanish army commanded by Francisco de Melo. The victory has traditionally been attributed to the military genius of the young Duke, to the superiority of the French cavalry, and to the decline of Spanish tactics. The Tercios were no longer invincible. Thus, the date of 1643 established a historical milestone of a paradigm shift in military history: the end of Spanish hegemony and the beginning of the rise of France -- the Grand Siecle of Louis XIV. Includes 31 illustrations, 17 b/w photos, 8 color illustrations, and 10 maps.

Also assesses whether, in fact, the battle of Rocroi was the beginning of the decline of the Spanish hegemony, and of its military tactics and formations. The Tercios, which had fought and been victorious in Europe for more than a century.

Analyzes the military-political context of the 1643 campaign and the tense relations between France and Spain throughout the 16th and 17th centuries, which led to the armed conflict that began in 1635, when Sweden showed signs of weakness in the Thirty Years' War, and Richelieu considered that it was necessary to act to prevent the triumph of the Austrian and Spanish Habsburgs. The French and Spanish armies are also analyzed in depth, their composition, units, tactics, etc. as well as d'Enghien and Milo's chains of command.1 vol, 176 pgs 2023 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-206680 Riley, Jonathon THE LAST IRONSIDES: The English Expedition to Portugal, 1662-1668 When Charles II returned home he began the search for a dynastic marriage. He fixed upon the Infanta of Portugal, Catherine of Braganza, whose dowry included the possession of Tangier, Bombay, and valuable trade concessions. The Portuguese had been fighting for their independence from Spain for twenty years and needed alliances to tip the scales in their favor.

In return for the concessions, Charles agreed to send to Portugal a regiment of horse and two of foot, which provided an excuse to ship away the remnants of the Cromwellian armies that had not been disbanded at the Restoration. The prospect of service was at first well received 'Major-General Morgan drew forth his regiment of foot consisting of 1000 proper men besides officers, and made a short speech, acquainting them that his Majesty had been graciously pleased to design them for honorable service abroad. . . Whereupon they all with great acclamations of joy, cried out, All, all, all. . .'

There were also officers and men who had remained loyal to the crown to them Charles owed a debt of employment. Former Royalists therefore made up the balance of the regiment of horse - uncomfortable bedfellows for their former enemies.

The English and French regiments fought with courage and discipline at the series of major battles and sieges that followed, most of which have never been properly described. This is, therefore, the rediscovery of a lost episode in our military history. It was the English and French soldiers, under Schomberg's leadership, who proved the decisive factor in winning back Portugal's independence. But in return for their courage in battle, the English soldiers were rewarded with insults and want of pay.

At the conclusion of peace in 1667, only 1,000 out of the 3,500 men who made up the force were left standing. 400 of these received what was effectively a death sentence: They were shipped to Tangier to join the fight against the Moors. The remainder returned to seek service in England or abroad - but places were hard to find. One veteran of the horse summed up the feelings of many - '. . . there was never a more gallant party went out of England upon any design whatever, than were that regiment of horse. . . they came into the country full of money and gallantry, and those which survived left it as full of poverty and necessity.'

The author's detailed but lively text is fully supported by a range of illustrations and specially commissioned maps.1 vol, 192 pgs 2014 UK, HELION and COMPANY
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1-66689 Rivas, Alberto LA BATALLA de FLEURS 1622: Thirty Years War After failing to relieve Heidelberg, which was besieged by Tilly's army, Frederick V, Elector Palatine, decided to disband his army. On July 13, 1622 the contract was canceled and the unemployed army of Mansfeld and Christian of Brunswick was hired by the Dutch to help in the relief of the siege of Bergen-op-Zoom.

The Protestant army departed from Alsace and at a fast pace crossed Northern France, entering the Spanish Low Countries through Hainaut.

The Spanish Army of Flanders, under command of Ambrosio Spinola, engaged in the siege of Bergen-op-Zoom, a town on the estuary of the Schelde River, was in a dangerous position; while a relieving Dutch army was being assembled to the East at Breda he faced an invasion from the South. He was in danger of being trapped between the two enemy armies, his line of retreat towards Antwerpen blocked by the invading German army. Gonzalo Fernandez de Cordoba, commander of the Spanish army in the Palatinate, was recalled in a hurry to stop that army. Cordoba marched through Luxembourg and the difficult terrain of the Ardennes, and was able to intercept Mansfeld and Brunswick in the border of Brabant.

The Protestant army advance guard met Spanish cavalry scouts on August 27 and the 29th they found Cordoba's army entrenched. Cordoba, much weaker in cavalry, had assumed a blocking position north of the town of Mellet, near Fleurus, with flanks supported by woods. The Protestant commanders deployed their army to try to break through the Spanish position.1 vol, 110 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-226550 Roberts. Keith AN UNIFORME ORDER AND DISCIPLINE AMONGST US V1: Make Ready, Training in Arms Handling 1590-1650.. Exceptionally well illustrated with plates from Drill Manuals. Includes complete set of plates and translations for EXERCISE OF ARMES and LE MARESCHAL DE BATAIILE, the French 1647 manual. This is the first in a series of books on the military theory and practice introduced by the reforms of Prince Maurice of Orange. These reforms were then developed further by the Dutch and other armies through practical use during the 30YW and ECW. The objective of this series is to set out the perspective of contemporary soldiers on the military systems they used in their own words and with the illustrations used in contemporary military books and pamphlets. Essentially, what contemporary soldiers thought they were doing, and how they went about it and the advantages and disadvantages they saw in doing so. 1 vol, 260 pgs 2021 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-19660 Sapherson, C.A. DUTCH ARMY OF WILLIAM III, THE Covers the Army of the Netherlands and subsidiary troops, b/w illust of flags & standards, biblio.1 vol, 80 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-20920 Sapherson, C.A. BRITISH ARMY OF WILLIAM III, THE Details all the various units, flags, standards, several appendices, biblio.1 vol, 68 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-237600 Schurger, Andre THE BATTLE OF LUTZEN 1632: A Reassessment New interpretation discusses the reliability of eyewitnesses and secondary sources, the potential and limits of battlefield archaeology, and assessing weapon efficiency, troop speed, tactics, line of sight, and topographic features. Historical sources, written and pictorial, were reviewed, and the locations of eyewitnesses pinpointed to assess their credibility and accuracy. Their accounts were compared to the archaeological results, then introduced into a landscape analysis to highlight topographic features affecting tactical movements of the battle between Gustavus Adolphus and Generalleutnant Wallenstein.

Includes the results of a systematic four-year metal detector survey conducted on the Lutzen Battlefield during a research project, which set out to create a new data source by mapping several thousand battle related artifacts and archaeological excavations to shed light on Wallenstein's 'trenches'. Work on late 16th and early 17th Century firearms was conducted to evaluate the lead bullets from the battlefield and create artifact distribution maps. Includes 49 b/w illustrations, 13 b/w photos, 26 color illustrations, 13 maps, 4 diagrams, and 23 tables.1 vol, 262 pgs 2023 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-217930 Spring, Laurence THE BATTLE OF THE WHITE MOUNTAIN 1620 AND THE BOHEMIAN REVOLT: 1618-1622 Battle of the White Mountain and the Bohemian Revolt, 1618-1622 examines the battle, campaigns, and events leading up to the battle, such as the Bohemian Army's march on Vienna, the sieges of Pilsen and Bautzen and the battle of Zablat. These events are often described using the words of the protagonists themselves. Includes 8 pages of color plates and 26 b/w illustrations.

It also examines the armies that took part in these campaigns, the soldiers from which came not only from Bohemia, but also Britain, the Dutch Republic, France, the Holy Roman Empire, Hungary, Poland, Spain, the Spanish Netherlands and Transylvania.

However, even before the battle of the White Mountain the seeds had been sewn for the war to last 30 years and such was the Emperor Ferdinand's Counter Reformation policy that when the sword which executed some Bohemian rebels when on display in the nineteenth century it had to be removed for fear of a public disturbance.1 vol, 164 pgs 2018 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-220480 Spring, Lawrence IN THE EMPEROR'S SERVICE: Wallenstein's Army - 1625-1634 Albrecht von Wallenstein was a poor nobleman who rose to become the Duke of Friedland and Mecklenburg in the Thirty Years War. Many see his assassination at Eger in 1634 as the end of the 'interesting' period of the war, since he was the last of the war's titans to be killed.

However, his army continued to serve the Emperor loyally to the end of the war and a few regiments existed well into the 20th century to see action in WWI as part of the Austrian Army and, after the Austrian Anschluss of March 1938, in the German Army during WWII.

Using archive and archeology sources, this book provides a vivid account of what life was like for a soldier in Wallenstein's Army. Chapters include recruiting, logistics, regimental colors, the arms industry, Wallenstein's tactics at the Battle of Lutzen, and case studies on siege warfare using Stralsund and the Alte Veste as examples.1 vol, 152 pgs 2019 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-227202 Sutton, Paul THE ANGLO-SPANISH WAR 1655-1660 Volume 2: War in Jamaica In 1655, England's Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell sent a fleet to attack and seize Spanish possessions in South America as part of effort to influence international events for political, religious, and commercial reasons. chose to attacked a weakened Spain in the West Indies believing it a soft target. In late 1654 possibly the largest military force to date ever to leave English shores set sail from Portsmouth under the command of General Robert Venables and Admiral William Penn.

Describes the reasons for war with Spain, the army and fleet assembled at Cromwell's bidding and its objective. The attack on Hispaniole in April 1655 will be explained in detail along with the reasons for its failure as will the occupation of Jamaica as will the beginnings of the Spanish war of resistance. A subsequent volume will recount the war on Jamaica from the end of 1655 until 1660. Includes 18 color illustrations.1 vol, 318 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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2-192320 Swope, Kenneth M. A Dragon's Head and a Serpent's Tail: Ming China and the First Great East Asian War, 1592-1598 Kenneth M. Swope has undertaken the first full-length scholarly study in English of this important conflict -- the invasion of Korea by Japanese troops in May of 1592. It was one of the decisive events in Asian history and the most tragic for the Korean peninsula until the mid-twentieth century. Japanese overlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi envisioned conquering Korea, Ming China, and eventually all of Asia; but Korea's appeal to China's Emperor Wanli for assistance triggered a six-year war involving hundreds of thousands of soldiers and encompassing the whole region. For Japan, the war was 'a dragon's head followed by a serpent's tail: an impressive beginning with no real ending.

Drawing on Korean, Japanese, and especially Chinese sources, he corrects the Japan-centered perspective of previous accounts and depicts Wanli not as the self-indulgent ruler of received interpretations but rather one actively engaged in military affairs-and concerned especially with rescuing China's client state of Korea. He puts the Ming in a more vigorous light, detailing Chinese siege warfare, the development and deployment of innovative military technologies, and the naval battles that marked the climax of the war. He also explains the war's repercussions outside the military sphere-particularly the dynamics of intra-regional diplomacy within the shadow of the Chinese tributary system.

What Swope calls the First Great East Asian War marked both the emergence of Japan's desire to extend its sphere of influence to the Chinese mainland and a military revival of China's commitment to defending its interests in Northeast Asia. Swope's account offers new insight not only into the history of warfare in Asia but also into a conflict that reverberates in international relations to this day.
1 vol, 432 pgs 2009 US, UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
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1-201910 Thion, Stephane ROCROI 1643 Fought on 19 May 1643 between the French army of the Duc d'Enghien and the Spanish army under Francisco de Melo, Rocroi is probably one of the most controversial battles in the long period of conflict between the kingdoms of France and Spain. The numerous sources, be they official accounts, memoirs, or correspondence, most often contradict each other.

The principal controversy of this battle, far from being anecdotal, concerns the French right flank, placed under the direct command of Louis II de Bourbon, the Duc d'Enghien. The version generally accepted by historians of French sources affirms that the cavalry of Gassion overthrew and quickly pushed back the first Spanish companies, eventually defeating them.

However, Spanish sources, defended by historians beyond the Pyrenees, contend that the cavalry of the Duc d'Albuquerque, opposing that of Gassion and Enghien, broke through the squadrons and two infantry regiments of the French advanced guard on two occasions! Thus, there exist today two battles of Rocroi: the one found in Spanish works and the one found in numerous French works.

Reconstructing a global vision of the battle remains a delicate undertaking. For this reason and to avoid and dubious interpretation, it seemed necessary to Stephane Thion to include numerous quotations to illustrate the unfolding of this battle.1 vol, 48 pgs 2013 FRANCE, HISTOIRE & COLLECTION
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1-16260 Tincey, John ARMIES OF THE SEDGEMOOR CAMPAIGN Armies, o/b's, b/w illust & maps, biblio.1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-226990 Turnbull, Stephen THE LOST SAMURAI: Japanese Mercenaries in South East Asia, 1593-1688 Reveals the greatest untold story of Japanese samurai warriors -- for almost 100 years were employed as mercenaries in the service of the kings of Siam, Cambodia, Burma, Spain, Portugal, and Dutch East India Company. they were used in dramatic assault parties, as royal bodyguards, as garrisons, and as willing executioners. As a result, a stereotypical image of the fierce Japanese warrior developed that had a profound influence on the way they were regarded by their employers.

While the Southeast Asian kings tended to employ samurai on a long-term basis as palace guards, their European employers usually hired them on a temporary basis for specific campaigns. Also, whereas the Southeast Asian monarchs tended to trust their well-established units of Japanese mercenaries, the Europeans, whilst admiring them, also feared them and led to a great suspicion that the Japanese might one day turn against them. The Spanish in particular feared a Japanese invasion of the Philippines accompanied by a local uprising.

One interesting concept: during the 1630s, if Japan had chosen engagement with Southeast Asia rather than isolation from it, the established presence of Japanese communities overseas may have had a profound influence on the subsequent development of international relations, perhaps even seeing the early creation of an overseas Japanese empire that would have provided a rival to Great Britain. Instead, Japan closed its doors, leaving these fierce mercenaries stranded in distant countries never to return: lost samurai indeed. 1 vol, 192 pgs 2021 UK, FRoNTLINE BOOKS
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1-202550 van Nimwegen, Olaf THE DUTCH ARMY AND THE MILITARY REVOLUTIONS 1588-1688 The Dutch army is central to all discussions about the tactical, strategic and organizational military revolution of the early modern period, but this is the first substantial work on the subject in English. This book addresses the changes that were effected in the tactics and organization of the Dutch armed forces between 1588 and 1688. It shows how in the first decades of this period the Dutch army was transformed from an unreliable band of mercenaries into a disciplined force that could hold its own against the might of Spain.

Under the leadership of Maurits of Nassau and his cousin Willem Lodewijk a tactical revolution was achieved that had a profound impact on battle. However, the Dutch army's organizational structure remained unchanged and the Dutch Republic continued to rely on mercenaries and military entrepreneurs. It was not until the latter half of the seventeenth century that the Dutch, under William III of Orange, Captain-General of the Union, introduced revolutionary changes in military organization and established an efficient standing army. This army withstood attacks by Louis XIV and the Dutch reforms were copied by the English. 1 vol, 602 pgs 2010 US, BOYDEL & BREWER
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1-17900 Verney, Jack GOOD REGIMENT, THE An account of the Carignan-Salieres Regiment in Canada, 1665-1668. The Regiment was sent to secure the colony from the Iroquois, maps, chapter notes, appendix, index.1 vol, 222 pgs 2000 MONTREAL, MCGILL UNIVER
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1-229111 von Essen, Michael Fredholm CHARLES X'S WARS: Volume 1 - Armies of the Swedish Deluge, 1655-1660 Describes and analyses the 'Swedish Deluge' (potop szwedski) -- the devastating 1655-1660 wars fought between Sweden, the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, Brandenburg-Prussia, Muscovite Russia, Transylvania, Cossack Ukraine, the Tatar Khanate of Crimea, and the Holy Roman Empire during the reign of Swedish King Charles X Gustavus.

Focuses on the Swedish-Commonwealth war, which provoked the political and military collapse of the Commonwealth. However, since this conflict cannot be disentangled from the simultaneous wars between the Commonwealth and Muscovy, from 1654 to 1667, and between Sweden and Muscovy, from 1656 to 1661, both are described as well. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian cossacks fought for freedom from what they perceived as the oppression of the Commonwealth.

Explains the continued development of the Swedish Army after the Thirty Years' War and provides full details on the dissimilar military systems of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, Brandenburg-Prussia, Muscovite Russia, Cossack Ukraine, Transylvania, the Crimean Tatar Khanate, and the Imperial expeditionary forces engaged in the Swedish Deluge.

By invading the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, King Charles, an experienced former general from the Thirty Years' War, saw an opportunity to put an end to the Polish King's claim to the Swedish throne and to gain additional territories which would enable him to control the Baltic Sea maritime trade.
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1-229112 von Essen, Michael Fredholm CHARLES X'S WARS: Volume 2 - The Wars in the East, 1655-1657 Describes and analyses the two devastating wars fought between Sweden and Denmark-Norway during the reign of Swedish King Charles X Gustavus, an experienced former general from the Thirty Years' War. Moreover, the book explains the continued development of the Swedish Army and Navy after the Thirty Years' War and details the military systems of Sweden and Denmark-Norway.

The Dano-Swedish War of 1657-1658 was initiated by King Frederick III of Denmark and Norway, who saw an opportunity to recover the territories lost in 1645 and attacked Sweden while the Swedish King was fighting two simultaneous wars in the east, against the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth (The Swedish Deluge) and Muscovite Russia. Fighting also took place on the border between Sweden and Norway.

Based on his experiences in the Thirty Years' War, King Charles led an invasion army to Denmark from Sweden's possessions in Germany. After entering Jutland from the south, the Swedish army in a surprise winter campaign marched across the frozen Great Belt and Little Belt straits onto the Danish island of Zealand, threatening the Danish capital of Copenhagen. The rapid Swedish campaign took the Danes by surprise, and Denmark surrendered.

The Dano-Swedish War of 1658-1660 was a continuation of the previous war between Sweden and Denmark. This time, Charles thought that the time was ripe to subjugate Denmark under the Swedish Crown. However, Denmark received support from the Netherlands, the Holy Roman Emperor, Brandenburg-Prussia, and the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

In early 1660, Charles fell ill and died, which paved the way for the Treaty of Copenhagen, which restored peace between Denmark and Sweden and for the first time established a lasting border between the two countries. 1 vol, 240 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-229113 von Essen, Michael Fredholm CHARLES X'S WARS: Volume 3 - The Danish Wars, 1657-1660 Describes and analyses the two devastating wars fought between Sweden and Denmark-Norway during the reign of King Charles X Gustav of Sweden, an experienced former general of the Thirty Years' War. Additionally, the book explains the continued development of the Swedish Army and Navy after the Thirty Years' War and details the military systems of Sweden and Denmark-Norway. Includes 103 b/w illustrations, 12 b/w photos, 30 maps, and 27 tables.

The Dano-Swedish War of 1657-1658 was initiated by King Frederick III of Denmark-Norway, who saw an opportunity to recover the territories lost in 1645 and attacked Sweden while the Swedish King was fighting two simultaneous wars in the east - against the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth ('The Swedish Deluge') and Muscovite Russia. Based on his experiences in the Thirty Years' War, Charles X led an invasion army to Denmark from Sweden's possessions in Germany. After entering Jutland from the south, the Swedish army in a surprise winter campaign marched across the frozen Great Belt and Little Belt straits onto the Danish island of Zealand, threatening the Danish capital of Copenhagen. The rapid Swedish campaign took the Danes by surprise, and Denmark surrendered.

The Dano-Swedish War of 1658-1660 was a continuation of the previous war between Sweden and Denmark. This time, Charles thought that the time was ripe to subjugate Denmark under the Swedish Crown. However, Denmark received support from the Netherlands, the Holy Roman Emperor, Brandenburg-Prussia, and the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. In early 1660, Charles fell ill and died, which paved the way for the Treaty of Copenhagen that restored peace between Denmark and Sweden and for the first time established a lasting border between the two countries.1 vol, 240 pgs 2023 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-236011 von Essen, Micheal Fredholm THE SHOGUN'S SOLDIERS: Volume 1 - The Daily Life of Samurai and Soldiers in Edo Period Japan, 1603-1721 Tokugawa Ieyasu's decisive victory at Sekigahara in 1600 concluded the civil wars, confirmed his position of military supremacy as shogun (generalissimo) of Japan, and inaugurated the Edo period (1600-1868), so named because Ieyasu after the battle established his capital in Edo (modern-day Tokyo). Covers military and civilian uniforms and dress, weaponry, social life, and the positions and responsibilities of samurai of all levels within Japanese society. Includes 137 b/w ills, 2 b/w photos, 26 color ills, 97 color photos, 2 maps, and 15 tables.

Describes the organization, arms, armor, dress, and daily life of samurai, soldiers, and commoners in Edo-period Japan. Occasionally, the shogunate military had to intervene, mostly against bandits but also during more serious military incidents, including conspiracies against the shogunate. Moreover, the shogun's soldiers had to assume a major role in law enforcement and firefighting. The focus of the present book is a military and social history of how the formerly so powerful Tokugawa clan army rapidly lost its combat preparedness, and how this persuaded the Tokugawa shogunate to initiate a policy of enforced seclusion.?

After 1615, the shogun's soldiers were no longer needed for war. Technically, there was no demobilization. However, with no more wars to fight, the shogun's soldiers in all but name became townsmen. They retained samurai status but were no longer called up to fight. Yet, a Tokugawa army of sorts still existed.1 vol, 341 pgs 2023 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-236012 von Essen, Micheal Fredholm THE SHOGUN'S SOLDIERS: Volume 2 - The Daily Life of Samurai and Soldiers in Edo Period Japan, 1603-1721 Volume Two continues the examination of the Edo period and the evolution of the Samurai class into a verity of new roles. No longer required to fight, many Samurai firstly discarded their distinctive armor and then their training. As a result, a transformation from warrior to townsman took place. New careers were adopted, with many becoming part of the respected Firewatch or police force. Former Samurai also became part of the justice system and ultimately were responsible for the carrying out of criminal sentences. Explains the decline of Japanese martial prowess and that of the Samurai as a class with their integration into civilian society. Includes 40 b/w illustrations, 40 color illustrations, three color photos, and two tables.1 vol, 180 pgs 2023 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-902909 Weber, T. and Fuhrman, Rolf SAMURAI OF THE SENGOKU PERIOD V1 Great drawings/illust of every aspect of weapons,armor, equipment. (8) fold-out plates, full color1 vol, 60 pgs 2009 GERMANY, BERLIN ZINNFIG
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1-902910 Weber, T. and Fuhrman, Rolf SAMURAI OF THE SENGOKU PERIOD: Vol. 2 Great drawings/illust of every aspect of weapons, armor, and equipment. Includes eight fold-out plates in full color.1 vol, 60 pgs 2012 GERMANY, BERLIN ZINNFIGUREN
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1-237351 Weber, Till SAMURAI ARMIES OF THE LATE SENGOKU PERIOD - VOLUME I: Anatomy of a Samurai Army in the 16th and 17th Centuries Details samurai army composition, hierarchies, strengths, and weaknesses as well as examining how it fought. Other aspects include: the differences between samurai and European warfare; the roles assigned to samurai and ashigaru in different armies; how these armies, some of which were over 100,000 strong, functioned; marching orders and camp facilities of the armies and; where each individual samurai stood in the order of battle. Includes more than 75 illustrations, including 20 computer graphics and two full-page and two double-page drawings.1 vol, 104 pgs 2022 GERMANY, ZEUGHAUS VERLAG
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1-237352 Weber, Till SAMURAI ARMIES OF THE LATE SENGOKU PERIOD - VOLUME II: Castles and Sieges, Artillery, Heraldry & Clothing More than 250 illustrations, including 12 computer graphics, 7 full-page, and 9 double-page drawings, detail the elegant, multi-story main towers of Japanese castles. Surrounded by massive fortifications, they are widely known as symbols of samurai rule. However, the first of these tenshukaku were built only at the very end of the Sengoku period. Most fortifications were built of wood with earthen ramparts and ditches exploiting the natural environment.

Details these constructions as well as the fortifications that were affected by major victories: Fushimi, Tanabe, Otsu, and Ueda in 1600, and Osaka in 1614/15. Explains the sophisticated siege techniques and countermeasures employed by samurai armies of the period, and the Japanese artillery of the time.

A second focus is on the complex heraldry of leading as well as lesser known samurai families of the Sengoku period, illustrated by many colourful examples. The third part offers an introduction to the world of traditional Japanese textile patterns and colours, their use, methods of manufacture in the pre-industrial age, and their special symbolism in the context of samurai history.1 vol, 112 pgs 2023 GERMANY, ZEUGHAUS VERLAG
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1-217780 Wolke, Lars Ericson THE SWEDISH ARMY OF THE GREAT NORTHERN WAR, 1700-1721 The book describes the development of the Swedish Army during the Great Northern War, 1700-1721, when Sweden fought against a coalition of Russia, Denmark-Norway and Poland-Saxony. For parts of the War Prussia and Hanover also joined the enemy coalition. The book describes how the Army was reorganized in the year before the outbreak of the war, with its unique allotment system of recruitment. The book also includes a list of all Army units during the 21 years of war.

The strategic situation in the Baltic Sea region in the last 1690s is given, and is then followed up by an analysis of the strategic situation in the early 1720s.

A description of the Army as it was at the time of the outbreak of the war in 1700, as well as the system of fortresses around the Baltic Sea is provided. The equipment and tactics of the Army are presented, not the least how they developed during the long period of the war.

The development of the 21 years of war are described and discussed to give the reader a good overview of the military (and partly the political) developments. The battlefield performance of the Swedish Army is studied through descriptions and analysis of six battles and one campaign.

The book includes a list of suggestions for further reading, and is supported by a large number of illustrations including specially commissioned color uniform and flag plates.1 vol, 177 pgs 2018 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-666110 Albi, Julio ENTRE NORDLINGEN Y HONNECOURT (II): Los Tercios Espanoles del Cardenal Infante 1634-1641 Second volume of the Spanish campaign in Flanders during the 30 Years War led by Fernando de Austria, brother of Felipe IV, governor of the Spanish Netherlands and known as the Cardinal Infante.

Major battles include Nordlingen and Honnecourt, plus many sieges, attacks, and counterattacks. Includes 16 full-color plates with 27 uniforms and b/w photographs and diagrams.1 vol, 80 pgs 2016 SPAIN, ALMENA
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1-56890 Brockington, William S. editor MONRO, HIS EXPEDITION WITH THE WORTHY SCOTS REGT The mist complete memoir or primary account inEnglish of the Thirty Years War.1 vol, 480 pgs 1999 WESTPORT, PRAGER PUBLIS'G
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1-1947508 Cristini, Luca BREITENFELD 1631 On the bleak morning of September 17, 1631, two mighty armies faced each other on the field of Breitenfeld, an obscure Saxon village not far from Leipzig, whose name translated means big field. The meeting was somewhat random, but the two armies were waging war for several months in the region.

Tilly accepted battle with 32,000 men, mostly experienced veterans and a second in command, Pappenheim, known and famous for his courage and audacity. King Gustavus Adolphus II of Sweden and his 23,000-strong army plus the Protestant Elector of Saxony with 18,000 men lined up against him.

Italian text with English captions.1 vol, 80 pgs 2017 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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2-200890 Guthrie, William P. ACTIONS OF THE THIRTY YEARS WAR - Eastern Europe, the Baltic, Italy and France The third in a trilogy of books by the renowned author fills in the gaps in TYW coverage. Covers Eastern Europe, the Baltic, Italy, and France during the Thirty Years War, 1618-48.

Chapters:

1. The Thirty Years War as a World Conflict 7
2. The Livonia War and the Battle of Wallhof 17
3. The Prussia-War and the Battles of Mewe and Honigfelde 72
4. The Smolensk War, 1632-34 115
5. Italy in Crisis: The Montferrat and Gradisca Wars, 1613-1617 137
6. The Mantua War 173
7. Civil War in France 1620-29 209
8. The Val Telline Wars 1618-37 247
9. The War in Italy: Crequi 267
10. Civil War in Savoy: Casale and Turin 277
11. The War of Castro 300
12. Lost Opportunities and the Battle of the Dunes 309
Glossary 360
Bibliography 3651 vol, 376 pgs 2013 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-66950 Guthrie, William P. BATTLES OF THE THIRTY YEARS WAR, 1618-1635 Each chapter deals with a battle and examines leadership, strategy, organization, tactics, war finances and armaments with attention on the evolution of warfare/weapons, biblio, index.1 vol, 352 pgs 2001 WESTPORT, GREENWOOD PUBS
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1-68370 Guthrie, William P. BATTLES OF THE LATER THIRTY YEARS WAR, 1636-1648 Companion volume, from the Battle of Wittstockto the Treaty of Westphalia, includes Wittstock,2nd Breitenfeld, Jankow, Rheinfelden, Rocroi etco/b's, tactics, maps, appendicies, biblio, index.1 vol, 296 pgs 2001 WESTPORT, GREENWOOD PUBS
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2-214170 Hanlon, Gregory ITALY 1636: Cemetery of Armies The campaign and battle of Tornavento. One of the best books on 17th-century warfare, including Thirty Years War and ECW. Analysis of the reason for casualty rates, motivation, tactics, and the effectiveness of the Spanish vs French military methods.

Offers a neo-Darwinian interpretation of war and violence as inherent in human nature. Explores many practical aspects of early modern warfare, including personalities, weapons, and tactics. Richly illustrated with woodcuts, paintings, and maps. Includes 47 illustrations and 10 maps.1 vol, 240 pgs 2018 US, OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
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1-207840 Hoglund, Lars Eric FRAN KARL KNUTSSON TILL KRISTINA From Sweden, this book primarily covers Erik XIV's time (Nordic Seven Years War) and Gustavus Adolphus (Russian war, the Polish War, and the 30 years war's first year). It includes 192 flags and banners in color, including the 116 from Mohners chronicle from 1632-1635, and 45 in black and white. As for uniforms and other clothing, it details 470 items for approximately 260 units, with 18 figures in full color. It also includes a list of 1,170 known captains, cavalry, and infantry colonels and their respective units, from Gustav Vasa to Gustavus Adolphus.1 vol, 120 pgs 2012 SWEDEN, ACEDIA PRESS
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3-207840 Hoglund, Lars Eric FRAN KARL KNUTSSON TILL KRISTINA From Sweden, this book primarily covers Erik XIV's time (Nordic Seven Years War) and Gustavus Adolphus (Russian war, the Polish War, and the 30 years war's first year). It includes 192 flags and banners in color, including the 116 from Mohners chronicle from 1632-1635, and 45 in black and white. As for uniforms and other clothing, it details 470 items for approximately 260 units, with 18 figures in full color. It also includes a list of 1,170 known captains, cavalry, and infantry colonels and their respective units, from Gustav Vasa to Gustavus Adolphus.1 vol, 120 pgs 2012 SWEDEN, ACEDIA PRESS
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1-211011 Lucht, Antje and Jurgen BANNERS AND STANDARDS: From the time of the Thirty Years' War Vol. 1 - The Protestant Union and the Swedish army under Gustav II Adolf The first volume in the series Banners & Standards from the time of the Thirty Years' War is divided into three sections.

* Flags and standards of the Protestant Union be reproduced. In addition to flags of Christian of Brunswick, Frederick V of the Palatinate and Count Ernst von Mansfeld also ensigns of many cities and regions listed. Standartenfuhrer the Margrave of Brandenburg-Jagerndorf, the under Palatine Regiment of Obentraut and many others as well as trumpeter flags from this period.

* Field character of the Swedish army under Gustavus Adolphus and Christina of Sweden. Here are a few great generals are mentioned, as Johan Baner, John Forbes, Lars Kagg, Sir John Hepburn, Robert Monroe of Foulis, Sir Patrick Ruthwen, Bernhard von Sachsen-Weimar, Bernhard Schaffalitzky of Muckothell, Thomas Siegmund of Schlammersdorf, Ake Tott, Gottfried Holzmuller, Gustaf Karlsson Horn, Johann Georg from Winckel.

* Subsequently important events of the Thirty Years War from the period 1618 to 1635.

In this book, all flags are shown, which during the occupation of Augsburg 1632-1635 drew the Benedictine monk Reginbald Mohner and of which Major Erland North Falk, an officer of the Swedish army, prepared in 1930 in Augsburg copies of the drawings for the Swedish Army Museum.1 vol, 178 pgs 2015 GERMANY, VERLAG EDITION PETERSTOR
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1-211012 Lucht, Antje and Jurgen BANNERS AND STANDARDS: From the time of the Thirty Years' War Vol. 2 - The Catholic League and the Imperial Army The second volume of the book series Banners & standards from the time of the Thirty Years' War is the counterpart to the first band and represents the Catholic League and the Imperial army under Ferdinand II.

Here are famous names such as Maximilian I of Bavaria, Gottfried Heinrich Graf zu Pappenheim, Johann d'Serclaes Count of Tilly, Johann Graf von Aldringen, Philipp Friedrich von Breuner, Heinrich Graf von Holk, Karl I Prince of Liechtenstein, Archduke Leopold Wilhelm, Federigo Duca di Savelli, Albrecht Wenzel Eusebius von Wallenstein, Octavio Piccolomini d'Arragona, Archduke Leopold V of Tyrol, Stefan Draghi, and Peter von Keglevich.

Also: subsequently important events of the Thirty Years War from the period 1635 to 1648.

In this book drawings of many extant original flags are shown, which are in the Army Museum in Stockholm. In addition to the presentation of the flags, much emphasis is also placed on the size.1 vol, 192 pgs 2015 GERMANY, VERLAG EDITION PETERSTOR
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1-211013 Lucht, Antje and Jurgen BANNERS AND STANDARDS: From the time of the Thirty Years' War Vol. 3 - Other Forces in Europe Volume 3 of the series Banners & standards from the time of the Thirty Years' War complements the first two volumes with other warring parties from the time of the Thirty Years' War.

They are listed here individually by country. Besides the big nations such as France, Spain, Denmark, the Netherlands, Poland, and Hungary also Brandenburg-Prussia, Switzerland and the Empire Outdoors cities Augsburg and Strasbourg and the Hanseatic city of Gdansk are represented.

At the end of this book far more than 300 Latin, Spanish, and French currency and sayings of flags and standards of the Thirty Years' War with the corresponding counterfoils translations are listed alphabetically.1 vol, 178 pgs 2015 GERMANY, VERLAG EDITION PETERSTOR
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1-211014 Lucht, Antje and Jurgen BANNERS AND STANDARDS: From the time of the Thirty Years' War Vol. 4 - Electorate This volume contains electoral Saxon flags and standards of A as Altenburg to V Vitzthum, made after a design by Balthasar Bohme and trophies from the Army Museum in Stockholm, as well as corresponding crest and a force generation electoral Saxon regiments.1 vol, 208 pgs 2016 GERMANY, VERLAG EDITION PETERSTOR
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1-88270 Murdoch, Steve editor SCOTLAND AND THE THIRTY YEARS WAR 1618-1648 In three sections, 12 authors have contributed tothe process that led to the participation of over50,000 Scottish soldiers. B/w maps/illust, biblio,notes, index.1 vol, 312 pgs 2001 LEIDEN, BRILL PUBLISHERS
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1-236080 Pike, John THE THIRTY YEARS WAR: 1618 - 1648 -- The First Global War and the End of Habsburg Supremacy The 'Defenestration of Prague', the coup d'etat staged by Protestant Bohemian nobles against officials of the Hapsburg Emperor triggered the Thirty Years War. When Habsburg Spain intervened in support of their Holy Roman Emperor relative, what had started as a localized political and religious dispute in Germany, transformed into a European and global conflict.

In seeking to exploit the Bohemian revolt, Spanish Habsburg revanchist ambitions directed by the Spanish Count of Olivarez at the economically powerful Dutch Republic were allied with the Habsburg Emperor's counter-reformation ambitions. After the Bohemian defeat at the White Mountain in 1620 the war widened as the Dutch Republic, England, Transylvania, Denmark, Sweden, and Richelieu's France all intervened to roll back Habsburg hegemony and restore the balance power.

There was extensive fighting across the globe, as the Dutch and English sought to challenge the Spanish Habsburg global monopoly. These colonial wars were a major factor in the Iberian revolutions with brought down the Habsburg Imperium.

It was a tragic war of attrition but also an epic story of remarkable individuals including the 'titans' of the era, Imperial General Wallenstein, warrior King Gustavus, sinister Count Olivarez, and the masters of international intrigue, realpolitik and diplomacy -- Cardinals Richelieu and Mazarin. Above all there were the decisive victories of the unsung military genius of the era, Lennart Torstensson.

The Treaties of Westphalia followed a war which not only changed the global balance of power, but accelerated over thirty years the transformation of the European continent from a world characterized by dynasties and the medieval concept of United Christendom to a European order that was recognizably modern.1 vol, 520 pgs 2023 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-228820 Ribas, Alberto THE BATTLE OF NORDLINGEN 1634: The Bloody Fight Between Tercios and Brigades The King of Hungary Ferdinand, heir to the Holy Roman Empire, decided to assume command of the armies in the West and thus enhance his leadership. He asked the Cardinal-Infante Fernando to help him conquer a small town, called Nordlingen, and together they could fight a Swedish-German army, commanded by Generals Gustav Horn and Bernard of Saxe-Weimar.

Explains the general situation in Germany during the Thirty Years' War in the period 1633-1634; describes in detail the tactics, armament, and units of the Spanish, Swedish, and Imperial armies; and analyzes the conflicting interests of the various powers fighting the war.

Examines the battle that took place in the plain of Nordlingen, describes the various protagonists who commanded the Tercios and Regiments that fought there, and analyzes the mistakes and successes of the generals. With all this, the stereotypes about the Spanish and Swedish tactical models are reviewed, which for a long time were the paradigm of tactics in European battle theaters. In this way, it seeks to answer which deployment was better, if the Swedish Brigades, or the Spanish Tercios.1 vol, 204 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-66683 Ribas, Alberto BATALLA DE LA MONTANA BLANCA 1620 On November 8, a small Catholic force was sent to probe the Protestant flank. To their surprise, the Bohemians retreated at their advance. Tilly quickly sent in reinforcements, and the Bohemian flank began to crumble. Anhalt tried to retrieve the situation by sending forward infantry and cavalry led by his son, Christian II.

The cavalry charged into the Imperial infantry, causing significant casualties, but Tilly countered with his own cavalry, forcing the Bohemian horsemen to retire. The Bohemian infantry, who were only now approaching the Imperial army, saw the cavalry retreating, at which they fired one volley at extreme range before retreating themselves. A small group of Imperial cavalry began circling the Protestant forces, driving them to the middle of the battlefield. With the Bohemian army already demoralized, company after company began retreating, most without having actually entered the battle. Tilly and his Imperial cavalrymen advanced with 2,000 Bavarian hussars, steadily pushing Protestant forces back to the Star Palace (just west of Prague), where the rebels tried without success to establish a line of defense.

The Battle of White Mountain was more a skirmish than a full-fledged battle. The Bohemian army was no match for Emperor Ferdinand's troops. The actual battle lasted only an hour and left the Bohemian army in tatters. Some 4,000 Protestants were killed or captured, while Catholic losses amounted to roughly 700.

Color illustrations throughout.1 vol, 110 pgs 2012 ITALY
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2-215100 Spring, Laurence BAVARIAN ARMY DURING THE THIRTY YEARS WAR 1618-1648: The Backbone of the Catholic League Updated version, with completely new color plates within a large color section. This book covers not only the Bavarian Army's organization, but also has chapters on recruitment, officers, clothing, weaponry, pay and rations of a soldier during the Thirty Years War. 1 vol, 240 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-930332 various STRATEGY & TACTICS # 332:Two Decisive Battles of the 30 Years War: Lutter 1626 & Wittstock 1636 A grand tactical two-player system for simulating battles in Europe during the first half of the 17th century. Each game in the system is based on one of the major battles of the 30 Years War. Each battle has its own map, special rules and counters representing the military formations which participated in the original action. The rules model the overall effects of the weapons and tactics of the great era of pike and shot, and include combat, leadership and morale.

Players command armies of infantry, cavalry and artillery, each with their own special capabilities, as well as the great leaders who took the field in this era. Each hex on the map represents 150-200 meters. Each game turn represents 45 minutes to one hour. Most cavalry and infantry units represent one or two regiments or battalions. Each combat strength point represents 75 to 150 men, depending on the quality of the army and assignment of light guns to the unit. Each artillery unit represents four to six heavy or medium guns.

Components: One 22x34-inch map, 176 counters, and magazine.1 vol, 84 pgs 2021 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-938011 Various STRATEGY & TACTICS QUARTERLY # 11 - Thirty Years War Thirty Years War - Violent Birth of Modern Europe: Modern Europe is the product of the gradual evolution of political, economic, and social institutions, interspersed with cataclysmic events as the old order resisted change. The early seventeenth century saw one of the worst.

The Thirty Years' War of 1618-1648 tore through central Europe, depopulating large tracts of Germany, while subsidiary fights erupted on the high seas, in the Americas, and in the Far East. It melded the last of the Catholic-Protestant wars and the first stirrings of nationalism to ongoing dynastic struggles for European hegemony. Joseph Miranda brings his incisive writing to bear on this complicated story, aided by a profusion of colorful maps, to identify its major threads. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2020 US, DECISION GAMES
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2-21340 Wagner, Eduard EUROPEAN WEAPONS & WARFARE, 1618-1648 Reprint in softcover of Eduard Wagner's classic study of armies involved in the Thirty Years War is packed with lots of black/white and color drawings. He provides information on all the major and minor participants and all aspect of life in the military during this period.1 vol, 292 pgs 2014 US, WINGED HUSSAR PUBLISHING
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1-217000 Wilson, Peter H. LUTZEN: Great Battles Series Battle of Lutzen - one of the most famous battles in the Thirty Years' War. Challenges the accepted view that Lutzen was a milestone in military development, arguing that its significance lies more in the political and cultural sphere. Discusses how the battle has been remembered, from the immediate aftermath to the present day, and what this tells us.1 vol, 272 pgs 2018 US, OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
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1-230140 Wolke, Lars Ericson GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS: Sweden and the Thirty Years War, 1630-1632 As one of the foremost military commanders of the early 17th century Gustavus Adophus, king of Sweden, played a vital role in defending the Protestant cause during the Thirty Years War. In the space of two years - between 1630 and 1632 - he turned the course of the war, winning a decisive victory at the Battle of Breitenfeld and conquering large parts of Germany.

The book sets Gustavus in the context of Swedish and European dynastic politics and religious conflict in the early seventeenth century, and describes in detail Swedish military organization and Gustavus's reforms. Includes his intervention in the Thirty Years War is covered in graphic detail - the decision to intervene, his alliance with France, his campaigns across the breadth of Germany, and his generalship at the two major battles. His exceptional skill as a battlefield commander transformed the fortunes of the Protestant side in the conflict and established him as a major European figure before his death on the battlefield.1 vol, 248 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-26280 YOUNG HORSEMAN, THE Published as 'The Honest Plain Dealing Cavalier' this is a drill manual of the 1640's.1 vol, 96 pgs 1993 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-223130 Abram, Andrew More Like Lions than Men - Sir William Brereton and the Cheshire Army of Parliament, 1642-46 Based on primary archival research (much of which remains unpublished), supported by fieldtrips to battlefields and castles, More Like Lions than Men represents the first focused and sustained study of the recruitment, organisation, payment, equipping, leadership and war service of the forces raised and maintained in the service of parliament in Cheshire between 1642 and 1646. The Cheshire army of parliament was commanded by the devout, energetic and strategically astute Sir William Brereton, MP for the county. 33 b/w photos/ills, 3 maps, 16pp color plates

As a important 'regional' force it undertook the extended war aims and strategy of the parliament in Cheshire (and in particular, its primary objective, the reduction and capture of the royalist stronghold of Chester). Led and trained by a number of officers of experience and ability (including Michael Jones, Robert Venables, and some professional soldiers, such as James Lothian), it often operated in conjunction with other forces and under various regional commands throughout the northwest, as well as the Midland counties, North Wales, Lancashire and Yorkshire, wherein its troops and companies served together or were 'brigaded' with others. These were bolstered in 1644 by the absorption of high quality, veteran troops of Charles I's army in Ireland, who had been captured at Nantwich and Liverpool.

Cheshire and the northwest were no backwaters during the first civil war, and on occasion Brereton's forces became embroiled in events of a more national complexion, such as the landing of the royalist army from Ireland in late 1643, the advance of Prince Rupert through the Welsh Marches, Cheshire and Lancashire during the summer of 1644, and the arrival of Charles I in a temporary relief of Chester 1645.Like other parliamentarian forces, the Cheshire troops were noted for their religious fervour, partly in that they were raised, shaped, motivated and led by radical independent and Presbyterian officers, as well as godly ministers. Yet despite its effectiveness and military experience, parts of the army suffered from pay arrears and subsequent mutinies, as well as organisational problems that stretched resources, and at points created breakdowns in discipline and moral. Moreover, Sir William Brereton's authority as commander-in-chief in Cheshire came under threat in 1645 in the form of divergent war aims and rivalries among subordinates.

1 vol, 402 pgs 2020 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-236580 Abram, Andrew DRAGOONS AND DRAGOON OPERATIONS IN THE BRITISH CIVIL WARS: 1638-1653 Covers the following areas: the origins and role of dragoons; combined arms tactics and specialist operations; organization and composition of dragoon units; pay and quarter; arms and ammunition; standards, equipment and clothing; horses, equine care, saddlery and fodder; the Oxford Army; the Earl of Essex's Army; the Eastern Association Army; the New Model Army; and the role of dragoons in regional warfare.

Explores the concept of raising, equipping, composition, organization, and operational role of dragoons during the British Civil Wars. It also provides information about known dragoon units and their activities, across a relatively broad geographical and chronological range, and challenges previous interpretations in the light of more recent research.

These soldiers were an essential part of 17th-century armies, even if some contemporaries reflected uncertainties about their precise function. Arguably, as part of the wider context of 'military revolution' in the tactics and prosecution of war in Europe, during the Thirty Years' War in particular, the medium harquebusiers and mounted infantry continued to evolve. Although dragoons occasionally delivered mounted charges, their distinctive character dictated that they were employed in operations where mobility was essential - the seizing of bridges and strongholds, raiding, reconnaissance, patrolling and foraging. Dragoons were also used for defending hedges and passes, specialist siege operations, and in providing covering fire for both the horse of foot.1 vol, 334 pgs 2023 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-217520 Archibald, Steve ENGLISH CIVIL WAR FLAGS: English & Scots Foot Regiments Full color paperback. Good quick reference of the many colorful and unique flags from the armies of both sides of the English Civil War. Included is 308 known foot regiment flags from the civil war all illustrated in full color. To be as accurate as possible a variety of sources were used including drawings and detailed descriptions from the time plus some current material. This book will prove to be a handy reference of all the known flags for historians, wargamers, and battle re-enactors. 1 vol, 70 pgs 2018 UK, REDCREST PUBLICATIONS
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1-217521 Archibald, Steve ENGLISH CIVIL WAR FLAGS: Cavalry Cornets & Guidons Includes a collection of over 300 known cavalry troop colors from the ECW, all illustrated in full color. To be as accurate as possible a variety of sources were used including drawings and detailed descriptions from the time as well as some current material. The book will prove to be a handy reference of all the known flags for historians, wargamers, modelers, and re-enactors.1 vol, 70 pgs 2021 UK, REDCREST PUBLICATIONS
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1-45470 Atkin, Malcolm CIVIL WAR IN WORCESTERSHIRE, THE Worcestershire saw the last and the first major engagements of the ECW, b/w illus/maps/drawings, chpt. notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 186 pgs 1995 UK, ALAN SUTTON PUBLISH'G
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1-216120 Barratt, John A RABBLE OF GENTILITY: The Royalist Northern Horse, 1644-45 General George Monck once described the Royalist horse as 'a rabble of gentility.' Modern research has largely dispelled this image of the King's cavalry. However the description seems at first sight appropriate to the body of cavalry known as the Northern Horse.

Formed from those elements of the Marquis of Newcastle's Northern Royalist Army which elected to continue to fight after the crushing defeat at Marston Moor (2 July 1644) during the next 15 months the Northern Horse swept across much of England and Wales, becoming increasingly notorious in the process.

United and reorganized by their commander, the formidable Sir Marmaduke Langdale, the Northern Horse, whilst professing loyalty to the King, increasingly followed their own agenda, of renewing the war in the North, sometimes at the expense of the wider Royalist cause.

This book looks at the origins and composition of the Northern Horse, the characteristics of its officers and men, their motivation and behavior, and their impact on those they encountered. It examines their checkered fighting record, a subject of debate even among contemporaries. It will deal with their victories, notably their epic relief of Pontefract in March 1645, and there controversial role at such encounters as Naseby and Rowton Heath.

Includes 8 pages of color illustrations and 30 b/w illustrations and maps.1 vol, 120 pgs 2018 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-217370 Barratt, John THE LAST ARMY: The Battle of Stow-on-the-Wold and the End of the Civil War in the Welsh Marches 1646 Although the Battle of Naseby (14 June 1645) is generally regarded as the decisive action of the First Civil War, dooming the Royalist cause to inevitable defeat, fierce fighting continued for over a year, including several pitched battles and numerous sieges. Includes 30 illustrations, including color artwork, maps, contemporary prints, portraits, and modern photos.

By the end of 1645, with his forces crumbling and his territory shrinking, King Charles' hopes were increasingly dependent on the Royalist heartland of the Welsh Marches and the tiny field army which Jacob Lord Astley was struggling to muster there. Describes Astley's campaign which ended on 21 March 1646 with his defeat at Stow-on-the-Wold - the last pitched battle of the First Civil War, together with the last stand of the royalist garrisons in the Marches.1 vol, 112 pgs 2018 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-227960 Barratt, John CAVALIER CAPITAL: Oxford in the English Civil War 1642-1646 Detailed account of Oxford's role as Royalist capital examines all aspects of its experience in the English Civil War. As well as the effects on the town and university, special emphasis is placed on the various aspects of the Royalist occupation, including its role as armory and major manufacturing center of munitions. The King's court and the operation of Royalist government and administration are examined, as are the organization and life of the soldiers of the garrison. Leading personalities are described, as well as the military campaigns which were focused on Oxford during the war. The final siege leading to the fall of Oxford is also described. Lavishly illustrated with contemporary and modern illustrations. 1 vol, 184 pgs 2021 UK, HELION & COMPANY
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1-84890 Barratt, John FIRST BATTLE OF NEWBURY 1643, THE First Newbury saw the Army of Essex cut off from London forced to fight; in this detailed account in over a century the author reveals how the Royalist Army lost what it should have won, b/w illust/maps1 vol, 160 pgs 2006 UK, TEMPUS PUBLICATIONS
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1-85810 Barratt, John CROMWELL'S WARS AT SEA Barratt shows how Cromwell's Navy fought for ten years against the Royalist, Dutch and Spanish; he details the ships & men, biblio, index1 vol, 224 pgs 2007 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-213140 Barratt, John BETTER BEGGING THAN FIGHTING: The Royalist Army in Exile in the War Against Cromwell 1656-1660 Cromwell's alliance with France in 1657 opened for the English Republic and Charles II's army in exile a new theater of war in Flanders - in addition to England's ongoing war with Spain. It resulted in the old opponents of the Civil Wars in Britain meeting in combat once again.

This book tells the story of the two armies: Charles II's polyglot army of Irish, Scottish, and English soldiers -- fighting for the Stuarts for a variety of reasons -- and the expeditionary force dispatched by Cromwell to assist his French allies, with the objective of securing Dunkirk as an English possession. 30 b/w illustrations, 8pp color plates and maps

The book, the first detailed study in English, will relate how the two armies were raised and equipped; the commanders and their colorful personalities; and the lives of the soldiers and their campaigns -- climaxing with the Battle of the Dunes and the siege of Dunkirk. It will examine the English garrison, and the later history of this and of Charles II's 'forgotten army.' It looks at the Spanish and French armies, with which Royalists and Republicans were allied. Full use will be made of contemporary and more modern sources -- including the letters, journals and memoirs of participants on both sides. 1 vol, 136 pgs 2015 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-222460 Barrett, John THE KING'S IRISH: The Royalist Anglo-Irish Foot of the English Civil War The book looks at the Irish Campaign and its influence on the experience and behavior of the troops when they reached England. It examines their equipment, logistical care, and experience following their return. It looks at the performance of some of the troops, such as the 'firelocks' who changed sides and became valuable additions to the Parliamentarian forces. Also examined is the controversial topic of 'native Irish' troops who were involved, and a number of prominent individuals who also served in the war. Full use is made of extensive contemporary primary sources and also later research. Includes 24 b/w photos/ills, 8 b/w maps, and 8 color plates.

The English troops serving in Ireland were a vital source of experienced and possibly war-winning manpower sought after by both King and Parliament in the Civil War. The 'cessation' or truce which King Charles reached with the Irish Confederates in September 1643 enabled him to begin shipping over troops from Ireland to reinforce the Royalist armies.

During the following year, the 'Irish,' as they were frequently if inaccurately known by both sides, were an important factor in the war. The Nantwich Campaign (December 1643-January 1644), the consolidation of Royalist control in the Welsh Marches during the spring of 1644, the Marston Moor campaign, and the Battle of Montgomery (September 1644) all received major contributions from the troops from Ireland. Other troops from Ireland, mainly from the province of Munster, provided important reinforcements for the Western and Oxford Royalist armies during the 1644 campaigns in western and southern England. The Irish were still a significant part of the Royalist Army during the Naseby Campaign of 1645, and elements remained in action until the end of the war.1 vol, 214 pgs 2020 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-226870 Bennett, Martyn IN THE MIDST OF THE KINGDOM: The Royalist War Effort in the North Midlands, 1642-1646 Reassess the nature of the royalist cause in the North midland counties of Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Rutland, and Staffordshire during the first civil war (1642-1646).

Previous accounts of the war in the region have been heavily dependent on parliamentarian accounts, which were not written in order to create a thorough narrative of the war, but to demonize the royalists and their cause. The resultant image created by the hostile accounts was a war of confusing, rapine and disorder.

Examination of a wider range of information showed that by contrast the royalists had a regional command structure which exploited thoroughly at times the resources of the region to fund their war effort. However, there were several problems within that war effort. Command was subject to internal rivalries and the interference of the king. Moreover the higher levels of command in the royalist cause created problems for the royalist commander Lord Loughborough, as his region was divided between different commanders at several points in the war. 1 vol, 290 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-33410 Capp, Barnard CROMWELL'S NAVY Account of the Fleet the English Revolution from 1648 to 1660, b/w illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 432 pgs 1992 NY, OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRS
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1-50370 Chippendale, Neil BATTLE OF BRENTFORD, THE:Hounslow area in the War A brief history, includes the Battle of Brentford, the skirmish at Turnham Green, biblio, b/w illust1 vol, 62 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-89860 Day, Jon GLOUCESTER AND NEWBURY 1643: The ECW Turning Point The late summer 1643 was the military high tide for the king and his armies. The Royalists failed first to take the Parliamentarian stronghold of Gloucester and then to defeat them at Newbury.1 vol, 256 pgs 2007 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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1-16120 Denton, Barry NASEBY FIGHT The events at Naseby are clearly described, maps,b/w illust, o/b's.1 vol, 72 pgs 1991 ESSEX, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-200460 Dixon, John The Unfortunate Battaile of Alresforde - The Battle of Cheriton 1644 This new study of the English Civil War Battle of Cheriton re-examines the battle that ended the Royalist threat to London. O/Bs, b/w illustrations and maps, appendicies, bibliography, and index.1 vol, 194 pgs 2012 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-200700 Dixon, John THE BUSINESS AT ACTON - The Battle of Nantwich 1644 Book details the Battle of Nantwich 25th January 1644 in particular and the Civil War in Cheshire
1642-1646. Color and b/w illustration, maps. etc.1 vol, 148 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-222020 Dixon, John BEATING DRUMS AND FLYING COLOURS: An Account of English Civil War Sieges Using eyewitness and contemporary accounts for a large number of the actions, John dissects the anatomy of the very British nature of siege warfare during the English Civil War.1 vol, 330 pgs 2019 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-80510 Ede-Borrett, Stephen LOSTWITHIEL 1644:The Campaign and the Battle The 1644 summer campaign in the West of Englandwas a stunning feat of arms for the Royalists anda vivid demonstration of the complete lack ofablility for the Parlimentarians, o/b's, maps.1 vol, 158 pgs 2004 UK, PIKE & SHOT SOCIETY
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1-215540 Flintham, David CIVIL WAR LONDON: A Military History of London under Charles I and Oliver Cromwell London was the critical location throughout the English Civil Wars - a fact that has been emphasized by countless historians, with some going as far to say that by fleeing his capital in January 1642, King Charles I lost the war several months before the fighting actually started. Most studies focus on London as the political and economic powerhouse - overlooking the fact that militarily, London was just as important.

At the outbreak of the fighting, Parliament was able to call upon the capital's 'citizen soldiers' - well-trained and equipped soldiery - although their commitment was not always assured. In addition to its militia and other volunteers, London was also able to defend herself through the construction of the largest system of urban fortification constructed anywhere in the country - a factor made even more critical by the fact that the London arms trades supplied the Parliamentarian war effort. Includes 50 illustrations, three maps, and photos.

Despite the fact that London did not witness any actual battles (although the fighting did get as near as Mile End on one occasion), armed soldiers were a common sight on London's streets and the political direction of what has sometimes been referred to as 'The English Revolution' was steered by several armed coups within the capital.

Whilst London was controlled by Parliament, there was a large neutral faction and not an insignificant Royalist element - a number of who fled the capital to fight for the King, while others could be found in London's military hospitals and prisons (and, for some, ultimately at the capital's many places of execution).

There is a significant amount of mid-17th century London which can be traced today, and so this book also identifies the sites and places associated with Charles I, Oliver Cromwell and other chief protagonists of this key period in British history.1 vol, 128 pgs 2017 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-43810 Gaunt, Peter NATION UNDER SIEGE, A:The ECW in Wales 1642-48 Excellent overview with many b/w & color illust, maps, siege accounts and more.1 vol, 80 pgs 1991 LONDOM, HMSO BOOKS
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1-88240 Gentles, Ian ENGLISH REVOLUTION AND WARS OF THE THREE KINGDOMS Ian Gentles provides a riveting, in-depth analysis of the battle and sieges 1638-1652. Based on extensive archival and secondary research Gentles depicts the shattering effects. Biblio, index.1 vol, 544 pgs 2007 UK, PEARSON LONGMAN PUBS
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1-15530 Gheyn, Jacob de edited by David J. Blackmore EXERCISE OF ARMS, THE:17th Century Drill Manual A must for all interested in 17th century warfare. All the plates form the original 1607 edition.1 vol, 247 pgs 2003 MINELOA, DOVER PUBLICATIO
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1-205091 Giglio, Bob ENGLISH CIVIL WAR Campaign Scenarios Vol. 1 Includes:

* The 1673 Campaign for the South-West
* The Battles of Glastonbury and Chewton Mendip, 12 June 1643
* The Battle of Stoke Lane, 1 July 1643
* The Battles of Monckton Farlegh and Claverton Down, 3 July 1643
* The Battle of Freezing Hill, 5 July 1643
* The Battle of Lansdown, 5 July 1643
* The Actions at Chippenham, Rowde and Beckhampton, 8-10 July 1643
* The Siege of Devizes, 10-12 July 1643
* The Battle of Roundway Down, 13 July 16431 vol, 64 pgs 2014 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-193130 Gray, Neal Europe Had No Better Soldiers: The Army of the Eastern Association and the York Campaign 1644 Parliamentarian victory at the siege of York and consequent battle of Marston Moor were pivotal moments in the history of the British Civil Wars. Both were close run affairs, and but for the spectacular intervention of the army of the Eastern Association, the outcome could have been very different.

In this work, the author traces the progress of the army of the Eastern Association in the North between April and August 1644; based on the series of seven remarkable newsbooks written during the campaign by the earl of Manchester's personal chaplains, Simeon Ashe and William Goode. Taken as a whole, the seven tracts or 'Intelligences', here transcribed fully for the first time, are a unique and historically significant contemporary account of the Eastern Association army's northern campaign of 1644. The 'Intelligences' are of considerable historical and journalistic importance, for they not only represent the first example of an extended campaign history written by the emergent British serial press; but present an accurate and detailed description of what it was like to fight a Civil War campaign.

The transcriptions are set within a broader historical and political setting with extensive notes and background information. In particular the author has re-examined the 'greatest fight of all' at Marston Moor using all known contemporary primary sources, to present a whole new interpretation of the battle, which challenges many previously held myths and preconceptions
1 vol, 211 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-15240 Haythornthwaite, Philip J. illust by Jeffrey Burn ENGLISH CIVIL WAR, THE:Illustrated Military History 7.5x10, thirty color plates, index, biblio.1 vol, 160 pgs 1994 LONDON, ARMS & ARMOUR
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3-15240 Haythornthwaite, Philip J. illust by Jeffrey Burn ENGLISH CIVIL WAR,THE:Illustrated Military History 7.5x10, thirty color plates, index, biblio.1 vol, 160 pgs 1983 LONDON, BLANDFORD PRESS
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1-50070 Hazell, Martin FIDELITY & FORTITUDE Lord Capell raised Regiments of the King, the book covers their history from 1640 to the Restoration. Extensive biblio, appendix, b/w illust.1 vol, 83 pgs 1989 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-199530 Hill, P.R and Watkinson, J.M. CROMWELL Hath The Honour, But... 'Cromwell hath the honor, but Lambert's discreet, humble, ingenious, sweet, and civil deportment gains him more hugs and ingenious respect.'

Much has been written about the first Civil War and the triumphs of Oliver Cromwell. Less is known, however, of the skirmishes of the second Civil War, especially in the north, or of the role and military prowess of the excellent young Parliamentarian commander Major-General John Lambert.

Not only was Lambert a brilliant general who demonstrated exceptional tactical skills but he was also a brave and humane leader who was well liked by his men and merciful to his captured enemies, refusing to undertake the harsh actions indulged in by Cromwell. This carefully researched and highly readable new account reexamines contemporary sources to shed new light on Lambert's decisive northern campaign of 1648-1649. Remarkably detailed and supported by maps and photographs, this is an important source for the general reader and military historian alike.1 vol, 256 pgs 2012 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-83140 Hime, Lt.H.W. RA FIELD ARTILLERY OF THE GREAT REBELLION, THE Taken from the Proceedings of the Royal ArtilleryInstitution 1870, describes the Nature and Use ofArtillery during the English Civil War.1 vol, 20 pgs 2006 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-229480 Hodkinson, Robert CROMWELL'S BUFFOON: The Life and Career of the Regicide, Thomas Pride Hardback edition.

Colonel Thomas Pride was central to one of the English Civil War's key events: the arrest and exclusion of 140 Members of Parliament at Westminster in December 1648. Those that remained in the House of Commons - the Rump - voted to bring King Charles I to trial, resulting in the first and only public execution of a British Monarch.

Biography of Pride provides a detailed and engaging account of the life of soldier and regicide, who started as a farmer's son, became a brewer, and fought his way through the Civil Wars to become one of the English Commonwealth's most forceful personalities. Examines association with London Puritanism, the experiences of the 17th century battlefield, obtaining military command through army mutiny, and finally brushing aside accusations of hypocrisy to claim ownership of a former Royal estate and a seat in Oliver Cromwell's House of Lords.
1 vol, 224 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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2-229480 Hodkinson, Robert CROMWELL'S BUFFOON: The Life and Career of the Regicide, Thomas Pride Softcover edition. 1 vol, 224 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-226670 Israel, Richard CANON PLAYED THE GREAT FORT: Sieges in the Severn Valley during the English Civil War 1642-1646 The battlefields of Edgehill, Newbury, and Marston Moor are superlatives with the middle of the 17th-century conflict known as the English Civil War, and while their importance to the conflict is undeniable, they detract from the power struggle that occurred between the Royalists and Parliamentarians in the towns and cities throughout the land. This power struggle culminated in the construction of siege batteries and fortifications.

Focusing on the Severn Valley region of England, this book examines, through archaeological, topographic, cartographic and historical research, the sieges of Bristol, Gloucester, Worcester, Bridgnorth, and Shrewsbury, demonstrating how siege techniques and this style of warfare impacted on the outcome of the conflict that set brother against brother and father against son. includes 43 b/w photographs & illustrations, 10 b/w maps, and four tables. 1 vol, 166 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANy
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1-209380 James, Jeffrey SWORDSMEN AND THE KING: Charles I's Nephews Rupert and Maurice at War The story of Charles I's German nephews Rupert and Maurice during the English Civil War (1642-46) -- men dubbed by critics at court the King's Swordsmen, and by their opponents as the Bloody Cavaliers. Analyses the battles and campaigns they fought, drawing on first-hand accounts to evoke the experience of 17th-century warfare. The action is set in the context of ECW politics, exploring tensions between the princes' family (ruined by the Thirty Years War), the English Parliament at Westminster, and the Royal Court at Oxford.

Rupert stands out in histories of the period, attracting criticism and applause in equal measure. Swordsmen establishes him as not only a dashing and talented cavalry commander, but also as a man whose aggressive prosecution of the war shocked contemporaries, and whose apparent haughty disregard for the opinions of others created tensions within the Royalist High Command. Maurice has received less focus in the past than his elder brother.

Rehabilitation can only go so far; the younger prince's later failures compared badly with Rupert's string of successes elsewhere. By the summer of 1644, Rupert had reached the pinnacle of his fame, while Maurice, recovering from illness, had seen his fortunes plummet. Rupert's steam-roller invasion of the North led to a defeat of monumental proportions, plunging the Prince into a deep depression. While Rupert licked his wounds, Maurice redeemed himself, playing a decisive role in defeating Parliamentarian field armies in Cornwall and Berkshire, setting the stage for the fateful campaign of 1645.1 vol, 184 pgs 2015 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-231290 Jennings, Stuart A VERY GALLANT GENTLEMAN: Colonel Francis Thornhaugh (1617-1648) and the Nottinghamshire Horse Colonel Francis Thornhagh figures prominently in Lucy Hutchinson's Memoirs of the Life of Colonel John Hutchinson, an essential source for information about the English Civil War in the East Midlands. Little is known about this influential parliamentarian officer outside of Hutchinson's writings. This new research examines Thornhagh's contribution to the events of the period 1642-1648.

By the time of his death at the age of 31 at the Battle of Preston in 1648, Francis Thornhagh had achieved considerable military and political success. Appointed colonel and commander of the Nottinghamshire at the age of 26, with Henry Ireton as his major, he saw considerable military action, including fight against Prince Rupert and Charles Gerard. This book explores both his military activities alongside other leading parliamentarians such as Cromwell, Poyntz and Hutchinson and his support of the army as an Independent MP over the years 1646-48.1 vol, 132 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-228670 John, Terry THE CIVIL WAR IN WALES: The Scouring of the Nation The 17th century English Civil Wars had a devastating effect upon Wales and the Marches, stripping the country of its human resources and ruining whole communities. This book explores the years of conflict between 1642 and 1649, detailing the campaigns, sieges and battles which took place in every corner of the country, presenting information from a wide variety of sources to paint a wide-ranging picture of the nation at a significant turning point in its history.1 vol, 256 pgs 2021 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-211650 Jonathan Worton TO SETTLE THE CROWN: Volume 1 -- Waging Civil War in Shropshire - 1642-1648 Examines key aspects of the military history of the English Civil Wars: allegiance and motivation; leadership and administration; recruitment and the form of armed forces; military finance; logistics; and the nature and conduct of the fighting. Describes the sieges, skirmishes, and larger engagements in Shropshire, while reflecting on the nature of warfare elsewhere across Civil War England and Wales.

Includes 60 maps, tables, and b/w and color plates.1 vol, 288 pgs 2016 UK, HELION
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2-211650 Jonathan Worton TO SETTLE THE CROWN: Volume 1: Waging Civil War in Shropshire - 1642-1648 Examines key aspects of the military history of the English Civil Wars: allegiance and motivation; leadership and administration; recruitment and the form of armed forces; military finance; logistics; and the nature and conduct of the fighting. Describes the sieges, skirmishes, and larger engagements in Shropshire, while reflecting on the nature of warfare elsewhere across Civil War England and Wales. Includes 60 maps, tables, and b/w and color plates.1 vol, 290 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-213530 Jones, Serena NO ARMOUR BUT COURAGE: Colonel Sir George Lisle, 1615-1648 Few army officers of King Charles I shone as bright as George Lisle during the English Civil Wars, yet have drawn so little attention from subsequent historians. Born in London in 1615, Lisle's father was a well-connected publisher and monopolist, and his mother a kinswoman of the Duke of Buckingham.

Raised in the city of Westminster in a landscape of court intrigue, royal favoritism and ill-advised royal financial experiments, Lisle took to soldiering and was commissioned as a Lieutenant-Colonel at the outbreak of war in 1642. He fought at Edgehill; then at Chalgrove and the First Battle of Newbury in 1643 - latterly where his courage in leading a forlorn hope against a wall of musketeers and artillery first drew him to public attention.

Commissioned shortly afterwards as a full Colonel, in 1644 he took charge of a veteran regiment and was noticed again for his diligence and efficiency at the Battle of Cheriton, despite the battle being lost. Weeks later, he was promoted to tertio command and accompanied Charles on his critical 'night march' from Oxford.

At the Second Battle of Newbury in October, to prevent his position being overwhelmed, he famously tore off his coat and led three charges in his shirtsleeves - driving off the enemy and preventing disaster. Reputedly refusing a knighthood, he wintered as a garrison commander before leading the principal assault on the city of Leicester in May 1645 and then being badly wounded at Naseby.

Knighted in December, he remained at Oxford until its surrender in June 1646 - returning to London in 1647. In 1648, he took up arms again during the Kent rebellion before enduring a three-month siege inside the town of Colchester. Infamously (and controversially), he was executed after the starving town surrendered - and this catapulted him to the status of 'Royalist martyr.'

In this first ever biography of Lisle, the author has scoured dozens of primary sources for fragmentary references - painstakingly piecing together his personal background and reexamining every known detail of his career. The accuracy of existing stories and long-held assumptions about him is investigated minutely, and the first well-informed assessments made of his character and motives. Finally, the persistent memory of his execution is traced forwards through later writers and painters into the 20th century to complete the first cohesive picture of one of King Charles' most loyal, effective and respected military officers.1 vol, 512 pgs 2017 UK, HELION and COMPANY
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1-215630 Jones, Serena A NEW WAY OF FIGHTING: Professionalism in the English Civil War Proceedings of the 2016 Helion and Company 'Century of the Soldier' Conference with the theme 'Professionalism.'

War quickens the pace of military and technological change, and the increasing pace and scope of European warfare during the 16th and 17th centuries prepared the ground for the professional military forces we are familiar with today. The speakers examined a broad range of subjects relating to the increasing professionalization of military bodies and their personnel throughout the 17th century.

Using the Royalist colonel Sir George Lisle as a case study, Serena Jones addresses the concept of a 'professional officer' - exploring whether such a figure existed in the mid-17th century and whether the term itself can be legitimately applied to Lisle and his contemporaries. Stephen Ede-Borrett uses soldiers' personal information found in late-17th century 'Deserters' Notices' in The London Gazette to offer insights into the composition of England's early standing army. Professor Malcolm Wanklyn looks towards the Restoration and examines how the internal dynamics of the New Model Army during the Commonwealth period may have contributed to its failure to prevent the return of the monarchy in 1660.

John Barratt focuses on the Royalist 'Northern Horse' during the first English Civil War and assesses how the personal qualities and characteristics of its officers and men contributed to its effectiveness in the field. Andrew Robertshaw examines how the pre-Civil War military experience of the officers of Marmaduke Rawdon's 'London Regiment' contributed to its performance at Basing House and Faringdon Garrison.

Dr Jonathan Worton uses the Battle of Montgomery in 1644 to consider the structures and effectiveness of contemporary High Command on both sides. Peter Leadbetter looks back to the early part of the century to examine the men who comprised the pre-Civil War county-trained bands and if (or how) they later participated in the Civil Wars. Finally, Simon Marsh examines the career of James Wemyss and demonstrates how his experiments in artillery technology extended far further than creating the leather guns for which he is best known.1 vol, 122 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-40850 Lander, Julian & Frampton David BATTLE OF NASEBY, THE:14 June 1645 Details of the troop types, commanders, coats and colors, terrain and events, o/b's, battle maps.1 vol, 52 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-50080 Lawson, Mike FOR GOD & THE NORTH COUNTRY Concise history of both Roundhead & Royalist units in the North of England, b/w illust, flags, maps.1 vol, 76 pgs 1987 UK, PATIZAN PRESS
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1-236990 Lester, Derek JOHN HAMPDEN AND THE BATTLE OF CHALGROVE: The Political and Military Life of Hampden and his Legacy On June 16, 1643, Prince Rupert slipped out of Royalist Oxford with the intention of beating up Parliamentary quarters and hoping to capture a Parliamentarian convoy carrying some 21,000 pounds in coin. Having failed to intercept the convoy, the Royalists headed back to Oxford. A Parliamentarian cavalry column caught up with the Prince and his troops outside the small Oxfordshire village of Chalgrove, early in the morning of the 18th of June. During the short engagement noted Parliamentarian Colonel John Hampden was wounded, and although he was able to leave the field, he was to die six days later of his wounds. Includes 9 b/w illustrations, 1 b/w photo, and 9 maps.
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His opposition to the King's attempts to impose taxation prior to the war had made him a national figure. His trial for non-payment of the Ship Money Tax turned him into a celebrity. He was one of the five MP's that the King attempted to arrest in January 1642. His was a grievous loss to the Parliamentarian cause. Hampden's mortal wounding at Chalgrove in June 1643 remains a matter of controversy due to the reliance of existing accounts upon tainted evidence, originating from the account of The Earl of Clarendon in the 17th century, through the partisan interpretations in the 18th century, continued into the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The author's research in the Bodleian Library uncovered the contemporary account used by Clarendon, revealing that the accepted version of the Battle of Chalgrove, published in his celebrated History of the Rebellion (London 1702), bore little relation to the original text.1 vol, 176 pgs 2023 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-225300 Lipscombe, Nick The English Civil War - An Atlas and Concise History of the Wars of the Three Kingdoms 1639-51 The English Civil Wars (1638-51) comprised the deadliest conflict ever fought on British soil, in which brother took up arms against brother, father fought against son, and towns, cities and villages fortified themselves in the cause of Royalists or Parliamentarians. Although much historical attention has focused on the events in England and the key battles of Edgehill, Marston Moor and Naseby, this was a conflict that engulfed the entirety of the Three Kingdoms and led to a trial and execution that profoundly shaped the British monarchy and Parliament.

This atlas examines Britain's revolutionary civil war, from the earliest skirmishes of the Bishops' Wars in 1639-40 through to 1651, when Charles II's defeat at Worcester crushed the Royalist cause, leading to a decade of Stuart exile. Each map is supported by a detailed text, providing a complete explanation of the complex and fluctuating conflict that ultimately meant that the Crown would always be answerable to Parliament. 1 vol, 368 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-50690 Long, Charles Edward editor RICHARD SYMONDS'S DIARY OF THE ROYAL ARMY The only first-hand account by a non-officer ofthe Royalist side, Symond's was a Lifeguardsman &served from 1644-45, new informative introduction.1 vol, 352 pgs 1998 NY, CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS
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2-50690 Long, Charles Edward editor RICHARD SYMONDS'S DIARY OF THE ROYAL ARMY The only first-hand account by a non-officer ofthe Royalist side, Symond's was a Lifeguardsman &served from 1644-45, new informative introduction.1 vol, 352 pgs 1998 NY, CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS
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1-211015 Lucht, Antje and Jurgen FAHNEN AND STANDARTEN (BANNERS AND STANDARDS): Volume 5: English Civil War The fifth volume in the series covers the English Civil War.

The war between King Charles I and followers of the Parliament ended with the execution of the king, the temporary abolition of the monarchy, and the establishment of a republic in England led by Oliver Cromwell. Uprisings in Ireland (1649) and in Scotland (1650/51) were smashed.

Personalities of the time included the Duke of Buckingham, Oliver Cromwell, Rupert of the Rhine (a son of Frederick V), Thomas Fairfax (3rd Lord Fairfax of Cameron), and James Butler, 1st Duke of Ormonde.1 vol, 250 pgs 2016 GERMANY, VERLAG EDITION PETERSTOR
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1-190450 Maggs, Stephen THEN BEAT A FLYING DRUM:Battle of Philiphaugh 1645 Not just a battle history of Montrose's defeat and the end of Charles I hopes in Scotland, but also contains much detail on units, weapons, organization, and uniforms of both sides.1 vol, 92 pgs 2009 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-58580 Marshall, Alan OLIVER CROMWELL:SOLDIER The author concentrates on the military side of his life from 1642-1651, (18) b/w illust/maps1 vol, 248 pgs 2004 UK, BRASSEY'S
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1-216991 Miller, Simon FOR KING & PARLIAMENT: Marlowe to Maidenhy -- The Scenario Book Large format, full-color, fictional campaign-based ECW scenarios. Each scenario contains a background briefing, separate briefings for each of the players, a deployment plan and orders of battle. The scenarios can be played individually or in sequence, as a campaign. Many of the characters and units recur throughout the campaign.1 vol, 66 pgs 2021 UK, BIG RED BAT VENTURES
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1-74740 Osborne, Mike SIEGE AND FORTIFIACTIONS OF THE ENGLISH CIVIL WAR Guide and Gazetteer to the Fortifications and Sieges of the English Civil War, 15 pgs of photos/illust.1 vol, 136 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-16130 Peachey, Stuart & Prince, Les ENGLISH CIVIL WAR FLAGS & COLORS:#1 ENGLISH FOOT Most complete and authoritative work, authors have used many primary sources, hundreds of b/w illust of Flags, biblio, index.1 vol, 116 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-24250 Peachey, Stuart and Turton, Alan OLD ROBIN'S FOOT It is now over 30 years since the first edition of Old Robin's Foot. In the interim research has revealed exciting new information particularly about clothing, and thrown some doubt on the accuracy of previously well thought of secondary sources.

Of most significance is the publication in 2014 of the 26-volume Clothes of the Common People in Elizabethan and Early Stuart England, which has shed new light on what soldiers of the period might have worn. This second edition of Old Robin brings the research right up to date, including major revisions of the text where this seemed necessary. The result is a book presenting all the latest research in the context of Essex's infantry units.

Illustrations by Alan Turton, color plates by Bruno Mugnai, and color flags by Lesley Prince.1 vol, 63 pgs 2017 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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2-24250 Peachey, Stuart and Turton, Alan OLD ROBIN'S FOOT The equipping and campaigns of Essex's Infantry 1642-1645, b/w illust.1 vol, 63 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-213120 Pells, Ismini NEW APPROACHES TO THE MILITARY HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH CIVIL WAR Proceedings of the First Helion and Company 'Century Of The Soldier' Conference. Includes 50 B&W illustrations, maps, and tables.

A selection of distinct, yet interrelated, military aspects of the English Civil War commences with two studies that re-evaluate our understanding of two key battles: Middlewich on 13 March 1643, which kickstarted the Civil War (political, as well as military), boosted the career of Sir William Brereton, and played a key role in establishing Parliamentary dominance in the strategically significant county of Cheshire; and Worcester on 3 September 1651, which looks at bridge-building over the rivers Teme and Severn at Powick.

The volume then moves on to consider ideology in practice, starting with a look at how Royalist and Parliamentarian troops built networks and relationships among themselves based on shared battle experiences in the service of the Dutch Republic. Next, a profile of William Rowley and the politics and allegiances within Shrewsbury, which remained under Royalist occupation from September 1642 to February 1645.

Next, a comparison between 17th century military manuals with the evidence from conflict archaeology. Then, two examinations of hospitals and casualty care, and finally, a new explanation for Sir William Waller's defeat at Roundway Down on 13 July 1643.1 vol, 212 pgs 2017 UK, HELION
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1-200820 Reid, Stuart CROWN COVENANT AND CROMWELL - The Civil Wars in Scotland 1639-1651 Crown, Covenant and Cromwell is a groundbreaking military history of the Great Civil War or rather the last Anglo-Scottish War as it was fought in Scotland and by Scottish armies in England between 1639 and 1651. While the politics of the time are necessarily touched upon, it is above all the story of those armies and the men who marched in them under generals such as Alexander Leslie, the illiterate soldier of fortune who became Earl of Leven, James Graham, Marquis of Montrose, and of course Oliver Cromwell, the fenland farmer and Lord Protector of England.
1 vol, 256 pgs 2013 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-209280 Reid, Stuart SCOTS ARMIES OF THE GREAT REBELLION 1638-1658 In 1639 the Scottish Covenanters went to war with their King. Yet this was no mere rebellion, far less the Civil War which their defiance precipitated in England, for they had the government of the country and the forces they raised were no mere rabble of insurgents -- but the army of Scotland.

This new study of the various Scots forces provides a completely fresh and comprehensively detailed survey of both regulars and irregulars, including unprecedented detail on the arming of Highland soldiers and a specially commissioned series of color plates revealing the actual appearance of individual Scottish soldiers as never before. Includes eight full color plates by Bruno Mugnai.1 vol, 236 pgs 2015 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-210853 Reid, Stuart ENGLISH CIVIL WAR FLAGS & COLOURS: Volume 3 Edited by Stuart Reid, with original artwork from the Gary Gibbs Collection. The important collection of contemporary images of flags from the English Civil War, published here for the first time, was assembled by the late W. Y. Carman.

Includes numerous examples of: Parliamentarian Cavalry, Other Parliamentarian Cavalry, The London Trained Bands, Royalist Cavalry Flags, and Royalist Infantry Colours.1 vol, 224 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-50020 Reid, Stuart SCOTS ARMIES OF THE 17TH CENTURY:#1 Provides a concise description of the Army of the Covenant 1639-1651, b/w illust, listing of Regt's.1 vol, 82 pgs 1988 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-50030 Reid, Stuart SCOTS ARMIES OF THE 17TH CENTURY:#2 Scots Colours Lists units serving in the New Model Army and at Dunbar 1648 & Peston 1651, most of the book illust standards & colors of the Scottish Regiments.1 vol, 90 pgs 1990 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-50040 Reid, Stuart SCOTS ARMIES OF THE 17TH CENTURY:#3 Provides a concise description of the Royalists 1639-1646, b/w illust, biblio, notes.1 vol, 66 pgs 1989 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-229750 Riley, Jonathon THE COLONIAL IRONSIDES: English Expeditions under the Commonwealth and Protectorate, 1650 - 1660 Rediscover a series of post-English Civil War episodes in British military history that have not been detailed fully since Victorian times and marked a transition in English foreign policy from raiding the colonies of others, chiefly Spain, to becoming an imperial power.

Comprehensive survey of the role played by Oliver Cromwell's expeditionary forces to subdue Royalist outposts abroad in the Three Kingdoms, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, the Scillies, the West Indies and North America. Also details the launch of the Western design against Spain in the Caribbean and during its course, the failure of the expedition against San Domingo and the conquest of Jamaica. In Europe, the book studies the role of Cromwell's expeditionary brigade, and Charles II's army in exile, in the struggle between France and Spain in the Low Countries during the last years of the Protectorate: the Battle of the Dunes, the sieges of Dunkirk, Ypres, Oudenaarde and other towns leading to the acquisition of Dunkirk and Mardyke as a British colony on the Continent, the first since the loss of Calais under Mary Tudor. Includes 57 b/w illustrations, 33 maps, and 2 color illustrations on back cover.
1 vol, 386 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-83540 Roberts, Keith CROMWELL'S WAR MACHINE:The New Model Army 1645-60 Meticulously researched book, the author deatails the recruitment, training, organization and the equipment along with the tactical & strategic uses 100+ illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 288 pgs 2006 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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1-16190 Ryder, Ian AN ENGLISH ARMY FOR IRELAND One of the most neglected of British armies, the author provides detailed information, biblio.1 vol, 48 pgs 1987 ESSEX, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-223330 Sadler, John Cromwell's Convicts - The Death March from Dunbar 1650 On 3 September 1650 Oliver Cromwell won a decisive victory over the Scottish Covenanters at the Battle of Dunbar - a victory that is often regarded as his finest hour - but the aftermath, the forced march of 5,000 prisoners from the battlefield to Durham, was one of the cruelest episodes in his career. 20 black and white illustrations

The march took them seven days, without food and with little water, no medical care, the property of a ruthless regime determined to eradicate any possibility of further threat. Those who survived long enough to reach Durham found no refuge, only pestilence and despair. Exhausted, starving and dreadfully weakened, perhaps as many as 1,700 died from typhus and dysentery. Those who survived were condemned to hard labor and enforced exile in conditions of virtual slavery in a harsh new world across the Atlantic.

Cromwell's Convicts is the first book to describe their ordeal in detail and, by using archaeological evidence, to bring the story right up to date. John Sadler and Rosie Serdiville describe the battle at Dunbar, but their main focus is on the lethal week-long march of the captives that followed. They make extensive use of archive material, retrace the route taken by the prisoners and describe the recent archaeological excavations in Durham which have identified some of the victims and given us a graphic reminder of their fate.
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1-214800 Scott, Chris and Turton, Alan HEY FOR OLD ROBIN!: The Campaigns And Armies of the Earl of Essex During the First Civil War, 1642-44 'Hey For Old Robin!' was the cry of the Earl of Essex's army during the First Civil War as, contrary to modern popular belief, Robert Devereux was well-liked by the men he led. Includes 53 b/w illustrations, 8 color drawings, photos, and 17 black/white maps.

This book fills a gap in the literature of the Civil Wars, taking up the challenge to write a new history of Essex and his Army and examining the often-repeated view that he was a cautious dullard with little military skill. It presents a view of Parliament's first Lord General, bringing him out of the shadow of Cromwell. In doing so they are not afraid to bite the bullet of period and modern criticism of Essex as a strategist and tactician, as well as his reported failings as a man.

Traces the story of the early campaigns, beginning with Edgehill, then Brentford, Turnham Green, the relief of Gloucester, the retreat to Newbury, the Siege of Reading, the Thames Valley Campaign, the disaster of Lostwithiel, and the rebuilding of the army for Second Newbury. Whilst they leave the detailed examination of the various battles fought by Essex and his men to more specialist books, they tell the story of each of the campaigns and share their thoughts on Essex's problems and his decisions and actions.

Also examines how the armies were constituted, officered, recruited, and maintained, as well as its reductions and transfers. In separate chapters they describe Essex's Foot, the Horse, the Dragoons, The Artillery and The Train, dealing with what the army wore, what it was paid, what weapons it used, the flags it carried and how it was organized, operated and fought. All this is set within a sound understanding and appreciation of the background of the seventeenth century and Essex's place in the socio-political zeitgeist as well as period military thinking and practice.

Illustrated with a wealth of seldom-seen contemporary engravings of Essex's officers and friends and newly commissioned maps, as well as uniform, cornets, and color plates.1 vol, 256 pgs 2017 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-218900 Scott, Christopher THE MOST HEAVY STROKE: The Battle of Roundway Down 1643 Sir William Waller called his defeat at the Battle of Roundway Down, the most heavy stroke that ever befell him. He also said it turned victory into mourning and glory into shame. Indeed his loss in July 1643 was both dramatic and unexpected but what exactly happened has posed questions to historians for many generations.

For years the same old solutions as to why Waller's combined-arms army was overcome by a cavalry force of less than half its numbers have been discussed, but with little variation. They all appear to hail the experience of the vaunted Oxford Horse, the idea that the parliamentarian Horse began their fights stationary, the personal skills of Wilmot and Byron over those of Haselrig and Hungerford, and the cowardice of the parliamentarian Western Horse. These factors are probably correct in some measure, but this volume says there are two more, perhaps even greater reasons for the collapse of Waller's mounted troops.

The text describes how the tactics of the day put Waller's cavalry at a decided disadvantage and that Wilmot having understood the lessons of Edgehill was able to make full use of what he saw. The book also argues a case that perhaps the ostlers and grooms of Oxfordshire contributed more to the royalist victory than has hitherto been acknowledged. Combines what accounts say of movements and eyewitness terrain descriptions with knowledge of period practice in a deeper study of both battle and battlefield than has been hitherto undertaken, turning agreed previous positions of both armies on their head. Includes 12 b/w photos, 45 b/w illustrations, 8 color plates, and 10 tables.1 vol, 224 pgs 2019 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-2078501 Singleton, C. FAMOUS BY MY SWORD: THE ARMY OF MONTROSE AND THE MILITARY REVOLUTION Montrose was a doomed King's general who dared to win - and lost it all. The Scottish Royalist armed forces, along with its principal leader, the Marquis of Montrose, have had a romantic veneer that has long obscured their true composition and function.

In this work, the author examines the troops and their operational doctrines within the themes of the early modern Military Revolution, and places the Scots Royalists within a greater European context of development. The book is enlivened by specially-commissioned color uniform plates based on the latest research, showing how Montrose's troops really appeared on the battlefield.

Includes 20 b/w illustrations, nine maps, and eight pages of color plates.1 vol, 80 pgs 2014 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-237440 Singleton, Charles editor 1648 AND ALL THAT: The Scottish Invasions of England, 1648 and 1651 Selection of papers:
* Key Note Speaker and Foreword
* Colonel Francis Thornhagh and the Battle of Preston, 1648
* A Tale of Two Risings: Was the second civil war in England and Wales primarily pro-Royalist or anti-Parliamentarian?
* The Control of Command in the British Wars 1642-1651
* Three armies into one? Scottish Engager military organization in 1648
* Includes 9 b/w illustrations, 8 b/w photos, 7 maps, and 6 tables.

The resumption of conflict in Britain between 1648 and 1651 is frequently referred to as the Second and Third Civil Wars. The period marked not only a return to war, but to a bloodier, more violent conflict that had perhaps been seen before in the British Isles. Massacre, summary executions, wanton destruction, and assault on the civilian population were commonplace.

In early 1648, a political faction called the Engagers gained control of the Scottish Government and sent an army into England to support numerous pro-Royalist risings across the country. Poorly equipped, poorly trained, and with low morale, the Scottish Engager Army and its Royalist allies were no match for the New Model Army led by Cromwell. The two sides met at Preston in August 1648 and after an initial clash, the Scots finally surrendered at Warrington two days later.

Following the execution of Charles Ist in January 1649, the Scots supporting his son Charles II went to war against England, now a republic. A second invasion of England was launched, and the Scots found themselves cornered at Worcester by English forces, once again led by Oliver Cromwell. The battle, the last major action of the British Civil Wars, was fought on the 3rd September 1651, was described by Cromwell as a crowning mercy. 1 vol, 122 pgs 2023 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-69180 Spicer, Tony BATTLE OF WORCESTER 1651, THE A turning point in history, as a battle it offers wide-sweeping maneuvers, river crossings, defense of a bridge & more, b/w illust/maps1 vol, 58 pgs 2002 UK, PADDY GRIFFITH ASSOC
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1-222270 Spring, Laurence THE CAMPAIGN OF SIR WILLIAM WALLER: 1642-1645 Using contemporary accounts to describe events, this book looks at Waller's campaigns from the siege of Portsmouth in June 1642 to April 1645 when his army was disbanded. It includes his victories in the West in 1643, the raising of a new army in August 1643, the sieges of Basing House and Arundel Castle along with the defense of Farnham and the storming of Alton. Also included is Waller's many battles including Lansdown, Roundway Down, Cheriton, Cropredy Bridge, and the Second Battle of Newbury. Also covers the logistics of putting Waller's Army into the field, including clothing, arms, and taxation as well as the tension between Waller and the Earl of Essex.

Nothing sums up the tragedy of the English Civil War more than the friendship between Sir William Waller and his opponent Sir Ralph Hopton as 'this war without an enemy.' However, Waller was also a general respected by both sides during the war, the Royalist Colonel Walter Slingsby described him as 'the fox' and the 'best shifter and chooser of ground when he was not master of the field.' The Parliamentarian John Vicars in his England's Worthies published in 1647 refers to Waller as 'One of the most impregnable offensive and defensive walls of the kingdom.' His victories in 1642 and early 1643 earned him the nickname of William the Conqueror, and due to his tactics of marching by night to surprise his enemy, the Night Owl. It was Waller who also first mentioned the need for the formation of the New Model Army.1 vol, 216 pgs 2019 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-234770 Spring, Laurence CAMPAIGNS OF THE EASTERN ASSOCIATION: The Rise of Oliver Cromwell, 1642-1645 Examines the performance of the Eastern Association at the battles of Marston Moor and second battle of Newbury, plus the sieges of Reading, King's Lynn, Lincoln and York and battles of Gainsborough and Winceby. It also looks at the religious and political divisions within the army caused by the Presbyterians and Cromwell's Independent factions which would almost cripple the army in winter of 1644, which would end in a bitter dispute in Parliament, which would eventually lead to the formation of the New Model Army.

This book not only looks at the commanders but also the soldiers who served in the army by using their petitions which gives a vivid insight into the campaigns and life as a soldier during the Civil War, and is divided into the following chapters:

1) The First Campaigns: which looks at the campaigns of Lord Grey of Warke, the first commander of the Eastern Association and also the early campaigns of Cromwell;

2) Manchester takes command: which covers the increase in strength of the Association under its new commander the Earl of Manchester and the events leading up to it marching north, including Prince Rupert surprising the besiegers at Newark;

3) The Siege of York: looks at the events of the siege and siege warfare;

4) The battle of Marston Moor: and the surrender of York;

5) Crawford's campaign: which looks at the campaign of Major General Lawrence Crawford after the surrender of York, including the capture of Sheffield;

6) Manchester's campaign: describes his movements from the surrender of York until his uniting with the armies of Essex and Waller at Basingstoke;

7) The second battle of Newbury: Which re-examines the battle and also looks the King return to Newbury and the combined parliamentarian armies refusing to fight;

8) The winter of discontent: dispute in Parliament which resulted in the Self Denying Ordinance and the formation of the New Model Army

9) The last campaigns: Cromwell being sent into the West and Crawford being ordered to assist Sir William Brereton and then the disbandment of Association's regiment to form the New Model Army;

10) Conclusion: traces what happened to some of the combatants after the war;

11) The appendixes describe the logistics of the Eastern Association and the Royalist Colours that were captured at Marston Moor.

The discovery of the whereabouts of the correspondence of the Earl of Manchester after they were withdrawn from the then Public Record Office means that this book contains information not used in other books on the campaigns of the Eastern Association, and also the raising of the New Model Army, so is a must for anyone interested in the Civil War.1 vol, 240 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-226450 Spring, Lawrence THE ARMIES OF SIR RALPH HOPTON: The Royalist Armies of the West 1642-46 Nothing sums up the tragedy of the English Civil War more than the friendship between Sir Ralph Hopton and the parliamentarian general Sir William Waller as 'this war without an enemy.' Hopton was one of the first commanders to support the king and helped secure Cornwall for the Royalist Cause.

Describes the life and death of a soldier during the Civil War. Chapters include recruitment, clothing, equipping and training of Hopton's armies as well as his campaigns, including those of Prince Maurice, Sir Richard Grenville and George Lord Goring. It also looks at the divisions within the royalist high command which ultimately lost King Charles the war. It also looks at what happened to these soldiers once the fighting was over. Includes 25 b/w illustrations, 9 b/w maps, 8 pages color plates, and numerous tables.

In fact, Sir Hopton commanded three armies during the Civil War; the first was made up of the famous Cornish infantry, which would become the backbone of the Royalist war effort in the West. This army was absorbed into Prince Maurice's army after the fall of Bristol to the Royalists in July 1643. His second army was raised during the autumn of 1643 and was disbanded to reinforce the King's Oxford Army after the battle of Cheriton. Finally, Hopton commanded the remnants of the royalist army in the West during the death throes of the Royalist cause in 1646.
1 vol, 220 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-237430 Sutton, Paul THE CITY HORSE: London's Militia Cavalry During the English Civil War -- 1642-1660 Details the raising, equipping, maintenance, and deployment of numerous militia and auxiliary cavalry formations -- collectively called the City Horse -- were raised in and around the City of London at the behest of Parliament for the English Civil War. Analyses how effective they were in the war by following their baptism of fire at Winchester in 1642, the main campaigns of 1643 and 1644, and through to their peripheral role in the Parliamentary victory in 1645/46.

Then describes the important role they played during the heady summer of 1647 as the New Model Army marched on the nation's capital to seek redress, as well as the part they played in the political turmoil in London during the Second Civil War in 1648. Further describes their reorganization under the Commonwealth, their participation at the Battle of Worcester in 1651, how some of the senior officers sought to prolong the English Republic and finally, how the City Horse welcomed the entry of Charles II into London in 1660. Uniquely amongst the units raised during the wars, the City Horse served throughout the conflict. Includes two color illustrations, 11 maps, and five tables.

Demonstrates how political imperatives created and molded this body of troops and how it was used as a pawn in the greater game of chess that was the English Revolution. It is a story of zealous political and religious individuals, of greed, avarice, treachery and naked ambition. It is a story of individuals, brought together by the political maelstrom of their times and how they endeavored to do what they considered to be right. Recounts bravery and also not a small amount of cowardice.1 vol, 344 pgs 2023 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-24110 Turton, Alan CHIEF STRENGTH OF THE ARMY, THE:Essex's Horse The history of the first mounted unit raised to defend Parliament, b/w illust.1 vol, 72 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-82110 Verney, Peter STANDARD BEARER, THE:Charles I Standard Bearer Well written account of the life and times of SirEdmund Verney whose dramatic death at Edgehill in1642 is the portrait of honor and courage, index.1 vol, 224 pgs 1963 LONDON, HUTCHINSON
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1-209950 Wanklyn, Malcolm RECONSTRUCTING THE NEW MODEL ARMY: Volume 1 - Regimental Lists April 1645 to May 1649 This book provides a full listing of the troop and company commanders who served in the New Model Army during the first four years of its existence. A second volume, to be published in 2016, will cover the final years of the army's existence.

This is the first comprehensive reconstruction of New Model Army's officer corps and it corrects numerous errors to be found in more general histories. It is fully indexed and referenced.

In part one, the data concerning the careers of troop and company commanders is presented in the form of snapshots of the army taken on six occasions between April 1645 and May 1649. However, the information to be found in the very extensive footnotes will enable the reader to create a highly accurate reconstruction of the names of the troop and company commanders at any date in that period.

In part two, a similar exercise is conducted with respect to the junior commissioned officers. In their case the surviving documentary evidence makes a complete reconstruction impossible. It is, however, important that their names are recorded as considerable numbers went on to serve as troop and company commanders, and indeed field officers and colonels, during the last 10 years of the New Model Army s existence.

In appendix one, regimental lists are presented for the first time of the Earl of Essex's army at the time of its incorporation into the New Model Army, thus complementing the work of Laurence Spring on the New Model's other two progenitors, the armies of the Earl of Manchester and Sir William Waller.

The book is not a new history of the New Model Army, but it does include chapters on topics that are not addressed head-on in Ian Gentles, The New Model Army 1645-1653 (1992). One examines the extent to which the New Model Army was an English Army, an issue first raised by Mark Stoyle in Soldiers and Strangers (Yale, 2005). Another discusses the positions held by the officers before they became troop or company commanders in the New Model Army, and the effect this may have had on their subsequent military careers. A third explores the circumstances under which officers left the army in the period 1645-1649, whist a fourth questions the notion of pinning numbers to the New Model Army regiments as was the practice in the British Army of the late eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. 1 vol, 176 pgs 2015 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-220490 Wanklyn, Malcolm PARLIAMENT'S GENERALS: Supreme Command and Politics During the British Wars 1642-51 Waller, Essex, Fairfax, Manchester, and Cromwell are among the most famous military men who fought for Parliament during the English Civil War. While their performance as generals has been explored in numerous books on the campaigns, comparatively little has been written by military historians about the political aspects of high command, namely the ever-changing and often fractious relationship with the English Parliament and its executive committees. The book examines the qualities they employed in their attempts to achieve their military and political aspirations.

In a series of insightful chapters he follows their careers through the course of the conflict, focusing on their successes and failures in battle and the consequences for their reputations and influence. Dissatisfaction with the leadership of Essex, Manchester, and Waller in the inconclusive early campaigns is examined, as are the contrasting strengths of Fairfax and Cromwell. This reassessment sheds new light on how these commanders managed promotions, outmaneuvered their fellow generals, and controlled their subordinates.1 vol, 240 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-85820 Wankyln, Malcolm DECISIVE BATTLES OF THE ENGLISH CIVIL WAR An analysis of Edgehill, Newbury I, Cheriton, Marston Moor, Newbry II, Naseby, and Preston, with b/w maps and illustrations, bibliography, and index.1 vol, 240 pgs 2007 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-213460 worton, Jonathan THE BATTLE OF MONTGOMERY 1644: The English Civil War In The Welsh Borderlands Making extensive use of contemporary sources -- many of which are referenced here for the first time -- the campaign, the armies and their commanders are fully considered before the battle is investigated. As the site has not been certainly located, the author uses fieldwork and archival information to propose the most likely battlefield before examining the course of the engagement in the context of contemporary tactics and weaponry.

While the battle is the main subject, The Battle of Montgomery, 1644 also considers the wider war in Northerly Wales and the North-West and West Midlands of England -- a region that remains underrepresented in Civil War historiography. Extensively illustrated, it also includes specially commissioned artwork.1 vol, 120 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-24750 Young, Peter EDGEHILL 1642:The Campaign and the Battle In-depth study of the first major battle of the English Civil War, maps, appendices, biblio, index1 vol, 344 pgs 2001 UK, WINDRUSH PRESS
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1-70190 RUSSIAN NAVY OF PETER THE GREAT (8) color plates, b/w illust/maps, ships, uniforms1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 MOSCOW, ACT PUBLISHING
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1-666109 Abad, Ruben Saez LA GUERRA DE LOS NUEVE ANOS EN CATALUNA The Nine Years War with Catalonia, often called the War of the Grand Alliance or the War of the League of Augsburg, was a major war of the late 17th century fought between King Louis XIV of France, and a European-wide coalition, the Grand Alliance, led by the Anglo-Dutch Stadtholder-King William III, Holy Roman Emperor Leopold I, King Charles II of Spain, Victor Amadeus II of Savoy, and the major and minor princes of the Holy Roman Empire.

Fought primarily on mainland Europe and its surrounding waters, it also encompassed a theater in Ireland and in Scotland, where William III and James II struggled for control of the British Isles, and a campaign in colonial North America between French and English settlers and their respective Indian allies, called 'King William's War' by the English colonists.

The main fighting took place around France's borders: in the Spanish Netherlands; the Rhineland; Duchy of Savoy; and Catalonia. The fighting generally favored Louis XIV's armies, but by 1696 his country was in the grip of an economic crisis. The Maritime Powers (England and the Dutch Republic) were also financially exhausted, and when Savoy defected from the Alliance all parties were keen for a negotiated settlement.

By the terms of the Treaty of Ryswick (1697) Louis XIV retained the whole of Alsace, but he was forced to return Lorraine to its ruler and give up any gains on the right bank of the Rhine. Louis XIV also accepted William III as the rightful King of England, while the Dutch acquired their Barrier fortress system in the Spanish Netherlands to help secure their own borders. However, with the ailing and childless Charles II of Spain approaching his end, a new conflict over the inheritance of the Spanish Empire would soon embroil Louis XIV and the Grand Alliance in a final war - the War of the Spanish Succession.1 vol, 80 pgs 2016 SPAIN, ALMENA
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1-230030 Abram, Andrew THE ENGLISH GARRISON OF TANGIER: Charles II's Colonial Venture in the Mediterranean, 1661-1684 Assesses the raising, equipping, and composition of the standing army of Charles II and the role played by the garrison of Tangier between 1661 and 1684 as well as the wider military, political, and strategic context of expansionism and warfare in Europe. Includes 43 b/w illustrations, four b/w photos, nine maps, and 53 tables.

When Charles landed in Dover in 1660 he inherited two regular armies, both owing him allegiance. First, the New Model (by then regular or standing army) was in England under Monck. Second was a force of exiled royalists in Flanders and Dunkirk. Neither army was in particularly bad health, although being much in arrears of pay. On paper, the New Model Army was an effective power, but its morale was broken by the events leading to the Restoration.

The exile army (Charles II's 'Forgotten Army') was a body of Irish, Scottish, and English soldiers fighting with the Spanish and habituated to periods of hardship and privation. The acquisition of the Moroccan city of Tangier via the marriage agreement between Charles II and Catherine of Braganza, daughter of John IV of Portugal, in May 1661 brought about a period of English occupation, which lasted until 1684. England garrisoned and fortified the city against hostile Barbary forces. 1 vol, 382 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-224140 Ackermann, Karen editor The Role of Native Americans in Military Engagements From the 17th Century to the 19th Century This volume explores the Indian-on-Indian interactions from the 17th through the 19th centuries, with a focus on military encounters. The essays are arranged in a roughly chronological order, beginning with early contacts in 1609 between the Lenape and Dutch in the Delaware region, and the Mohawks and French in New France. The Wiechquaeskeck of southwestern Connecticut also deal with the Dutch in Governor Willem Kieft's War in the early to mid-17th century. The Abenaki (1694), Shawnee (1791), and the southeastern U.S. tribes (mid-19th century) deal with incursions on to their lands. The final essay looks at the St. Albert Mounted Rifles, a corps of the Canadian Militia, in 1885, which was composed mostly of Metis men.

In these essays, the Native Americans, whether working with the whites or against them, are active participants in constructing their lives under the impact of the early European arrivals and their descendants. 1 vol, 284 pgs 2020 US, HERITAGE BOOKS
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1-225140 Carter, Stephen Fighting for Liberty - Argyll & Monmouth's Military Campaigns Against the Government of King James, 1685 Account of the campaign of 1685, the so-called Monmouth Rebellion, which started in Orkney and ended on the battlefield of Sedgemoor. Includes 30 illustrations and 30 maps.

After the political purges of 1683, rebel Whigs planned an invasion of Britain to restore the liberty of Parliament and stop the divine rule by Kings. They have vast stockpiles of the latest weapons, including bayonets, grenades, and firelock muskets. On the death of Charles II in February 1685, and the succession of his brother James, they loaded ships with soldiers, arms, and ammunition.

Led by the Earl of Argyll and the Duke of Monmouth, an audacious plan will attack in three strategic locations, supported by an uprising in London. With enough drums, colours, and officers to raise three well-led and paid armies, the fight for liberty began.

To counter this threat, the Government of King James locked down the country, closing borders and arresting dissenters. As the Militia struggled to contain the invasions, and with the Whig armies growing day by day, James rushed regular forces to the landing sites. But even with a network of spies and the nation's military resources in play, James still struggled to gain the initiative against the Whig invaders.

For centuries, historians have ignored the planning and logistical aspects of the conflict, instead the focus has been on the personalities of Monmouth, Marlborough, and James II. However, the military campaign reveals the true scale of the conflict, it shows us forgotten skirmishes and naval actions. By returning to the original sources to understand Whig strategy, the events in England and Scotland merge into a single operation against the Government of James. Fighting for Liberty describes the whole campaign, from the initial planning by the Whigs, to the military reaction by the Government. Each army movement is placed in the historic landscape, and the detail of every battle covered; from the weapons, uniforms, and drill, to the Regiments deployed. For the first time, the campaign of 1685 is shown as a Whig invasion, that placed the Government and its unprepared forces on its back foot. It is not a forgone conclusion, instead it is a fight between two professional armies, with commanders struggling to gain the initiative, both facing different operational challenges.
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1-236061 Carter, Stephen SCIENCE OF ARMS: The Art of War in the Century of the Soldier 1672 - 1699 Volume 1 - Preparation for War and the Infantry Combines all the great military treatise of the 17th century, with the original illustrations to form a unique depiction of the art of war as learnt by all the officers, and generals of the age into three volumes. This first volume introduces the 17th century concept of the just war. Includes the evolutions, drills, postures, and tactics of the infantry from the lowest private to the colonel. Explains the duties of the general and his staff. Details the Ordinance Park, plus the weapons and equipment needed to wage war. Includes 150 b/w images, diagrams, and tables.

The second volume covers the disciplines of the cavalry and the artillery, fighting a campaign and winning in battle. The final volume tackles the construction, defense, and the attack of fortifications in the age of Vauban.1 vol, 334 pgs 2023 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-228840 Chaivie, Frederic THE NEW KNIGHTS: The Development of Cavalry in Western Europe, 1562-1700 From the middle of the 16th century to the early years of the 18th century, cavalry experienced significant changes in doctrine, deployment, and the equipment it used. The Men-at-Arms, carrying lances and arranged in large formations, were replaced by more lightly-armed cavalrymen fighting with swords and pistols in new and more flexible tactical formations. Includes 85 b/w illustrations, 7 b/w maps, and 5 diagrams.

These transformations have often been interpreted as a symbol of decline in the cavalry, an archaic arm, a conservator of chivalric values, incapable of adapting to the new transformations in the art of war. This book aims to deconstruct this simplifying vision by focusing on an analysis of what constitutes the principal combat action of heavy cavalry: the charge. While centered on France, this study refers to the whole of Europe. The battlefields of the French Wars of Religion to the War of the Spanish Succession are examined in detail, along with the types of cavalry, their equipment and how they performed on the battlefield.1 vol, 242 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-220951 Chartrand, Rene THE ARMIES AND WARS OF THE SUN KING 1643-1715: Volume 1 - The Guard of Louis XIV Volume 1 deals with the Sun King's early years, from his birth in 1638, the resounding victory of Rocroi when he was five and a child king, the unstable years of the Fronde civil wars, his seizure of absolute power in 1661, the initial foreign military adventures, and the French army's blitzkriegs of 1667-1668.

This is followed by a look at the command systems, short biographies of the senior officers, their own guards, their lifestyles and orders of chivalry. Closing with several chapters on the Royal Guard including their more mundane or obscure duties with their battle record, uniforms and material culture. Of the appendices, the largest is devoted to the opponent Spanish army of the 17th century. Includes about 200 illustrations, most in color, taken from contemporary sources joined by many works by now nearly forgotten 19th century eminent military illustrators such as Marbot, Titeu, Philippoteaux, and JOB.

As a bonus, each volume has five especially commissioned color plates of three figures each showing usually never before seen uniforms reconstructed from descriptions and three especially commissioned color plates showing colors and standards.1 vol, 246 pgs 2019 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-220952 Chartrand, Rene THE ARMIES AND WARS OF THE SUN KING 1643-1715: Volume 2 - The Infantry of Louis XIV Volume 2 concerns the wars, military politics, and geo-strategy from 1672 to 1688 and notably includes events in eastern Europe that had much influence on the Sun King's western fronts. The French line infantry units will be described as well as their recruitment, services, lifestyles, tactics, weapons, colors, and uniforms.1 vol, 246 pgs 2020 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-220953 Chartrand, Rene THE ARMIES AND WARS OF THE SUN KING 1643-1715: Volume 3 - The Line Cavalry, Dragoons and the Irish Wild Geese The Cavalry: This section describes what was by very far Europe's largest cavalry force. It included the Gendarmerie de France, which was a privileged division between the guards and the line cavalry. The line cavalry evolved from a fairly standard heavy cavalry force in the 1640s to a more complex arm of the service that first added numerous dragoon regiments in the 1670s, a division of rifled-armed elite carabiniers in the 1690s and also the advent of Hussars as light cavalry at that time. The peculiar organization of the cavalry with its Mestre de Camp General, Colonel General is also described and some of its personalities had rather colorful careers. Arms, accoutrements and dress of the cavalry are discussed and also, the horses and the never-attained challenge of furnishing enough for some 60,000 troopers in the 1690s. By comparison, British cavalry hovered at about 7,000. This included efforts to develop better breeding and the advent of 'dressage' as we know it today from France's Louis XIVs era.

The Wild Geese: This expatriate force of Irish officers and men formed quite a different type of force. They were not mercenaries as other foreign regiments. They either belonged to the army that came with James II to France and, in the 1690s, formed his distinct army or served in the Irish regiments that formed a division within the French army. The Sun King subsided everything and it was a very good investment. One benefit was that he gained Berwick, a leading future marshal of France. The Irish were fine soldiers and, in time, also integrated into French society with success in government and business besides the army.

As in previous volumes, the last part of Vol. 3 features a large appendice listing all the regiments of the French cavalry from 1643 to 1715. Other appendices concern uniforms as described in the main contemporary sources. There will further be at least one appendice on opponent armies, certainly the Austrian army in this volume. Another topic is a list of French Protestant regiments in the British army. Includes 144 b/w illustrations, 32 pages of color plates, and 23 b/w maps.
1 vol, 312 pgs 2020 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-220954 Chartrand, Rene THE ARMIES AND WARS OF THE SUN KING 1643-1715: Volume 4 -- The War of the Spanish Succession, Artillery, Engineers and Militias This fourth and final part of our study concentrates on the early 18th century War of Spanish Succession. It was the largest and most difficult conflict in Europe since the Thirty Years War and unsurpassed until the Napoleonic Wars. It started because of Bourbon France and Habsburg Austria's conflicting candidates to the Spanish that soon involved other nations such as Great Britain and the Netherlands. It was mostly fought on three fronts: Flanders, northern Italy and Spain. Due to various factors, it proved to be a very difficult period for the Sun King. During the first decade, there were repeated and massive defeats in Flanders and Germany where French princes and marshals proved to be unequal to the genial Duke of Marlborough and the competent Prince Eugene.

The hard-pressed French forces in the northern Italian front eventually collapsed in 1706. The Spanish front, although it started badly for Felipe V, the French pretender, things improved and the allied troops supporting the Austrian Carlos III were decisively defeated in 1707, again in 1710 and finally at Barcelona in 1714. Meanwhile, following the hard fought battle at Malplaquet, the main French armies, that were amazingly resilient reflecting the nation's tenacity from the Sun King to the humblest folks, now had some success under Marshal Villars culminating in the strategic 1712 victory at Denain.

This led to many previous allied gains now being lost. This was happening when Great Britain basically withdrew its support for the war. The treaties signed from 1713 basically gave the Sun King and France what it most wanted: Felipe V as King of Spain and its empire. It was a hard fought conflict but, in the end, France won.

The study then discusses the economic and the serious climactic effects notably brought about by the awful winter of 1708-1709 in France that was also severe in other countries. The economic pressure was enormous on the Sun King's government, but it finally managed to go through it thanks to the amazing resilience of the French economy. French histories often state it was catastrophic, yet Britain's economy had a national debt rising up to four times faster than France's and this was obviously a factor in Britain's withdrawal from the alliance. Includes 212 b/w illustrations and maps and 32 pages of color illustrations.1 vol, 316 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-220955 Chartrand, Rene THE ARMIES AND WARS OF THE SUN KING 1643-1715: Volume 5 -- Buccaneers and Soldiers in the Americas This volume covers near-perpetual hostilities during the 16th to the early 18th century in the West Indies and much of coastal Latin America largely caused by the newfound fantastic riches of the Americas. Details the buccaneers, militia, and regular troops of the era and the support provided by France's Sun King Louis XIV to thwart Spain. Includes 102 b/w illustrations, 24 b/w photos, 50 color illustrations, 2 color photos, 58 maps, and 2 tables.

Spain claimed the continent with its gold and silver, often eliminating foreigners by the sword. French and British corsairs and later settlers and soldiers nevertheless occupied small islands; in 1655, a British expedition occupied much larger Jamaica. Meanwhile, mostly French adventurers were roaming in the wilderness of western Haiti (then called Saint Domingue). So began a loose organization of buccaneers.

France's Sun King Louis XIV saw the opportunity to secure his small islands and Guyana by sending troops, ships, and weapons while discreetly providing support to buccaneers in Saint Domingue. Regular French troops, buccaneers, and the navy often united their efforts in expeditions such as the capture of Cartagena de Indias and Rio de Janeiro. They also fought in the Pacific and, after 1700, even escorted Spanish treasure fleets. Louis XIVs efforts were successful and, by 1715, the French domain was sizeable and amongst the most lucrative anywhere.

The remaining chapters and appendices outlay the organization of regular troops, notably the hitherto largely unknown establishments of Compagnies Franches de la Marine (independent companies of the navy) as permanent garrisons in the West Indies and Guyana, their services, lifestyles, weapons, uniforms and colors. The buccaneers will also be similarly presented and readers may expect huge differences with cinema buccaneers, the real one being in dirty linen clothes armed with distinctive buccaneers muskets of renowned accuracy and their own standards and colors.

Militiamen were also very important and often fighting. Their organization, which included Afro-Caribbeans, as well as weapons, costumes, and known uniforms are presented. Fortifications, especially their West Indian peculiarities, are further discussed. A chronology of most battles, appendices and annotated bibliography round out the work.1 vol, 340 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-235500 Childs, David NEW WORLDS OLD WARS: The Anglo-American Indian Wars 1607-1678 From the moment English settlers arrived in the New World, they encountered the native population, principally due to disputes over land ownership. To assert their rights to the country, which the English had been granted by their king without the consent of the local tribes, the English relied on their more modern weaponry. However, the settlers soon found that bows and arrows along with superior tactics and marksmanship by the Amerindians (once they had obtained muskets), made the fighting far more balanced than the settlers anticipated.

In the first war fought in Virginia (made famous by several interventions of the Powhatan princess Pocahontas), the English were almost driven out of America. They only survived thanks to reinforcements that met the fleeing settlers just before sailing back to England. Besieged behind the wooden walls of Jamestown, the English lost far many more people to disease and starvation than were killed in Amerindian attacks.

By 1635, several of the new rival colonies including the Dutch, cast covetous eyes over the broad reaches of the Connecticut River. Rather than negotiate a deal with the Pequot (the dominant native tribe), the English used a pretext to march upon the unsuspecting major Pequot settlement at Mystic where they massacred the men, women, and children. They continued to pursue and slay any survivors they chanced upon.

In 1675, threatened by land grabs, the Wampanoag leader, nicknamed King Philip, rose up against the colonists and destroyed several villages. The English in turn, marched against their one-time allies, the much larger Narragansett tribe, and once again, massacred them in their secluded swampland fort.

With most outlying settlements razed to the ground, the English were forced to adopt Amerindian tactics and in Benjamin Church they found a man who adapted and adopted native fieldcraft to become the founder of The Rangers. Church managed to track down and kill Philip -- his death brought the war in most of New England to an end. However, in Maine, the Abenaki continued to fight and to win, driving most of the settlers out of their coast-hugging townships. Many of the Abenaki were tricked into surrender and sold into slavery but by 1678, a treaty was signed that returned land to the Abenaki and the English agreed to pay tribute to the Amerindians. The failure to honor these arrangements led to six more wars between the two sides.

In the end, the seemingly endless supply of new settlers and replacement weaponry meant the English eventually would win over the land and exterminate the tribes. But while the numbers were more evenly matched, the outcome of these wars was very much in doubt.1 vol, 202 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-204110 Childs, John NINE YEARS WAR AND THE BRITISH ARMY Between 1689 and 1697 the British army fought as a member of the Grand Alliance against Louis XIV. Despite the military and political significance of the European conflict, this book is the first historical investigation for over a century dealing with the operations of the principal campaigns in the Low Countries.

The book explores the diplomatic origins of the Nine Years' War and then focuses on the detailed organization of the British, Dutch, and other allied armies and the conduct of the operations. The specific campaigns are also examined and in particular the author looks at the strategic and tactical role played by the British.

This campaign and operational study of the British army will be of interest to both specialist and general military historians, as well as to political historians. 1 vol, 384 pgs 2014 US, OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
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1-90020 Childs, John WILLIAMITE WARS IN IRELAND, 1688-1691 The author cuts through myth and the accumulations of three centuries to present a balanced and detailed account of the subject. B/w maps/illust,notes, biblio, index1 vol, 440 pgs 2008 UK, CONTINUUM PUBLISHING
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2-90020 Childs, John WILLIAMITE WARS IN IRELAND, 1688-1691 The author cuts through myth and the accumulations of three centuries to present a balanced and detailed account of the subject. B/w maps/illust,notes, biblio, index1 vol, 440 pgs 2008 UK, CONTINUUM PUBLISHING
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1-27740 Church, Thomas edited by Samuel G. Drake HISTORY OF PHILLIP'S WAR Covers the Indian Wars of 1675, 1676, 1689, 1690,1692, 1696 and 1704. Numerous extracts from period documents, Drake provides notes about people and places referred to in the text.1 vol, 360 pgs 2001 BOWIE, HERIATGE PRESS
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1-48730 Dalton, Charles SCOTS ARMY, THE:1661-1688 Details the commanders, provides regiment lists,muster rolls, extensive appendicies, index of the581 officers who rcvd commissions in the period.1 vol, 320 pgs 1989 LONDON, GREENHILL BOOKS
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1-194820 de la Touche Lt General Desfarges and des Verquians, J.V edited by Michale Smithies Three Military Accounts Of The 1688 'Revolution' In Siam The coup d'etat of 18 May, 1688 in the Siamese 'Versailles' at Lopburi led to the establishment of the last Ayutthayan dynasty. But it was not just another internal palace coup in face of the imminent death of the reigning monarch, Narai. For the King's favorite, Phaulkon, had been instrumental in bringing a French expeditionary force into the country in October of the previous year, which had secret orders to seize Bangkok, the 'key of the kingdom', and Mergui, its chief port on the Andaman Sea. Phaulkon's original plan was to place Frenchmen in key positions in the country, perhaps with a view to ruling through a pliant successor, but the unexpected appearance of so many troops eclipsed that project and Phaulkon's hold on power.

The powerful courtier, Petracha, head of the elephant corps, playing on nationalist feelings and throughout 1688 outmaneuvered both Phaulkon and the French. Phaulkon was killed on Petracha's orders and the French were forced to surrender in Bangkok before being allowed to leave. The French general, Desfarges, played a treacherous role in these affairs, abandoning Phaulkon at a crucial juncture and refusing to give shelter to his widow in the French fort, largely because he wished to keep the money Phaulkon had handed to him for safe-keeping before he was betrayed.

Desfarges left an account to justify his actions, hoping to escape the rope on his return to France (he died beforehand). One of the officers sent to Mergui, Lieut. de la Touche, also wrote an account of events in this momentous year, describing the retreat from Mergui, his being taken prisoner and tortured, and his eventual release and return to Bangkok. The engineer in charge of the fortifications in Bangkok, des Verquains, also wrote an account of events, rich in information concerning the treachery of Desfarges, whom he hated, and his treatment of Phaulkon's widow. He goes on to describe the final ignominy of the French, being seized on their return voyage, at the Cape of Good Hope and made prisoner by the Dutch. These three illuminating texts have been brought together and translated from the French for the first time, and throw a great deal of light on the failure of the French to colonize Siam at the end of the 17th century.
1 vol, 192 pgs 2002 THAILAND, ORCHID PRESS
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1-60440 Ede-Borrett, Ede ARMY OF JAMES II Brief history of the British Army 1685-1689, flags, uniforms, organization, equipment, account of Sedgemore, list of Colonels, biblio.1 vol, 60 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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2-60440 Ede-Borrett, Ede ARMY OF JAMES II Brief history of the British Army 1685-1689, flagsuniform, organization, equipment, account ofSedgemore, list of Colonels, biblio.1 vol, 60 pgs 1999 UK, RAIDER PUBLISHING
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1-215120 Ede-Borrett, Stephen The Army of James II, 1685-1688 - The Birth of the British Army Between James' accession in February 1685 and flight in December 1688 the British Armies increased four fold (the English, Scots and Irish Armies were still separate institutions and were to remain so until the early 18th Century, in the case of the Scots, and the early 19th Century in the case of the Irish); from a small force of little more than ceremonial and policing use to a fully-fledged Army with all of its necessary supporting arms and services. Over 60 b/w ills, 8pp colour ills incl. uniforms, flags & paintings, 12 tables

Respected historian Correlli Barnett wrote: 'It might well be said that if the British royal standing army was in fact founded at one given time, it was between 1685 and 1688, and that James II was the army's creator.' James himself said his Army had '.the reputation of being the best paid, the best equipped and the most sightly troops of any in Europe.' At the time there were political complaints about illegality of a 'new standing Army' with a 'new Cromwellian military dictatorship' (and on a point of law a standing army was still illegal), in 1689 the new King, William III, kept James' Army in being and within a few years it was to become the Army which led the victories at Blenheim and elsewhere of the Great Duke of Marlborough, who had himself been a General in James' Army.

It has been said that amongst William's reasons for accepting the British Crowns was a fear that the British Army would serve in alliance with Louis XIV against him. Despite this, James' part in the creation of the British Army is often deliberately overlooked or ignored. The political aspects of James' reign, and thus of the Army, are well covered in numerous works but this book looks at the creation of the enlarged Armies of England, Scotland and Ireland - their uniforms and flags, organization and weapons, their drill and their strength, their pay and their Staff. Researched primarily from contemporary documents and manuscripts, including those in the rarely accessed Royal Library at Royal Archives at Windsor, it will go a long way to restoring these years, and the last Stuart King, to their true importance in the creation of the British Army.
1 vol, 208 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-222920 Endsor, Richard THE MASTER SHIPWRIGHT'S SECRETS: How Charles II built the Restoration Navy This fascinating book reveals the many secrets of King Charles II's shipwrights through an analysis of Deptford master shipwright John Shish's plans for the Tyger (two-deck, fourth-rate warship), revealing innovative practical calculations which differ significantly from the few contemporary treatises on the subject and the complicated process of constructing the moulds necessary to make the ship's frame. All the other duties performed by the master shipwrights, such as repairing ships, controlling their men and keeping up with the latest inventions are also discussed in detail.

Includes detailed illustrations of the construction of the Tyger and explores both its complicated history and its complex rebuilding, complete with deck plans, internal sections, and large-scale external shaded drawings. The title also explores associated ships, including another fourth-rate ship, the Mordaunt, which was purchased into the Navy at the time and underwent a dimensional survey by John Shish. A rare contemporary section drawing of another fourth-rate English ship and constructional drawings of Shish's later fourth-rate ship, St Albans, are also included.1 vol, 304 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-218420 Graham, D. P. LORD MOUNTCASHEL: Irish General - Justin MacCarthy in the Service of James II and Louis XIV, 1673-1694 Justin MacCarthy (later Lord Mountcashel) was born into a notable family of Irish Jacobites, loyal to the exiled Stuarts, and grew up in France. Their Irish land was regained after the Restoration of Charles II but Justin, as the youngest surviving son, sought a career in the French army (as both his father and oldest brother had done).

In 1673 he joined an Irish regiment in French service. He served under the legendary French marshals Turenne and Conde against the Dutch and their Imperial allies and by 1676 was commanding the regiment. He became part of the personal circle of the Catholic Duke of York, the future James II and, after the latter's accession in 1685, Justin helped to transform the Irish army into a Catholic one.

When James II was deposed in the 'Glorious Revolution' of 1688 and fled via France to Ireland, Justin was one of the most experienced commanders resisting William's invasion. Unfortunately MacCarthy was defeated at the Battle of Newtownbutler (1689), wounded and captured. He escaped and again went into exile in France, where he was the first commander of the famous Irish Brigade until his death in 1694.1 vol, 248 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-216150 Harris, Simon THE OTHER NORFOLK ADMIRALS: Myngs, Narbrough and Shovell Biography of three 17th/18th century Norfolk admirals: Cloudesley Shovell, John Narbrough, and Christopher Myngs. Narbrough and Shovell came from the small North Norfolk hamlet of Cockthorpe and Myngs from nearby Salthouse. In the 1660s, Myngs was the captain, Narbrough the lieutenant and Shovell the lowly cabin boy in the same ship. It is also possible that they were all related at least by marriage. In the majority of the naval wars of the second half of the 17th and the early 18th centuries, one or other of them was invariably present.

Cloudesley Shovell was born to a yeoman farmer; he entered the Navy whilst still a boy and, in 1676, came to national prominence by burning the four ships of the Dey of Tripoli right under the castle walls -- gaining a gold medal from Charles II. Later there was a spectacular falling out with James II over the new king's Catholicism. Following Narbrough's premature death, Shovell married his widow: effectively the cabin boy marrying the admiral's widow which is unique in British naval history.

Brave to a fault, in the reigns of William and Mary, and Anne, Shovell became the leading fighting admiral of the age. In 1707, at the very height of his considerable powers, Shovell and nearly 2,000 men drowned after his ships were wrecked on the rocks of Scilly. According to his grandson, Shovell arrived on the shore alive and was then brutally murdered for the sake of an emerald ring on his finger. Faulty navigation was at the heart of Shovell's demise; did he keep his appointment with the celebrated scientist, Sir Isaac Newton, to discuss longitude? New theories concerning the causes of the disaster are examined and also the fate of his gold dinner service.

Explorer, navigator, consummate sailor and naval administrator, John Narbrough was all this and more. No biography of Narbrough has been produced for 85 years and much new material has come to light in this time. For example the rediscovery of the ship, the Nuestra Senora de la Concepcion from which Narbrough was trying to salvage sunken Spanish silver when he died from a mysterious illness.

In addition, the British Library recently raised a large sum of money to buy Narbrough's journals of his voyage [1669-71] into the Pacific Ocean and up to, what is now, modern day Chile. He illustrated his journals with paintings of the flora and fauna plus accurate depictions of the harbors that he visited. On his return journey, Narbrough became the first Englishman to sail through the Strait of Magellan from west to east.

In the 1650s, out in the West Indies, Christopher Myngs played very much the part of an Elizabethan buccaneer with repeated attacks on the Spanish Main. After helping himself to treasure that more properly belonged to the state, he was shipped home to England in semi-disgrace. However, in the run-up to the Restoration of the monarchy, the authorities did not think it appropriate to discipline the most popular man in the Navy.

Later, at the Four Days' Battle of 1666, Myngs leading the English van, would attempt to fight on despite having his face shattered by a musket ball. Six days later, he died at his home in London and was buried in an East London churchyard which has now become a seedy park.1 vol, 336 pgs 2018 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-68080 Hoglund, Lars-Eric SCANIAN WAR 1675-79:Colours and Uniforms 8.5x11, covers the war between Sweden and an alliance of Brandenberg, Denmark & Holland, eight color pages of 80+ colors/standards and twenty uniforms.1 vol, 74 pgs 2002 SWEDEN, ACEDIA PRESS
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1-237690 Hornborg, Eirik CARL GUSTAV ARMFELT: The Struggle for Finland during the Great Northern War Biography of General Carl Gustav Armfelt describes his role in defending the eastern frontier of the Swedish empire from Russian forces during the Great Northern War 1700-21. In 1718, he was commander of a small Swedish-Finnish army that retreated from besieging Trondheim after the death of Charles XII. Setting off on the final stage across the mountains on New Year's Day 1719 the army was struck by a blizzard harsher than any in living memory, and an orderly withdrawal turned into what has become infamously known as the Carolean Death March. It concludes with Armfelt's final years in Finland after the war. Includes 53 b/w illustrations, 17 color illustrations, 9 b/w maps, and 6 color maps.1 vol, 284 pgs 2023 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-216470 Laramie, Michael KING WILLIAM'S WAR: The First Contest for North America, 1689-1697 King William's War encompassed several proxy wars being fought by the English and the French through their native allies. The Beaver Wars was a long running feud between the Iroquois Confederacy, New France, and New France's native allies over control of the lucrative fur trade. Fueled by English guns and money, the Iroquois attempted to divert the French fur trade towards their English trading partners in Albany, and in the process gain control over other Indian tribes.

To the east the pro-French Wabanaki of Maine, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick had earlier fought a war with New England, but English expansion and French urgings, aided by foolish moves and political blunders on the part of New England, erupted into a second Wabanaki War on the eve of King William's War. Thus, these two conflicts officially became one with the arrival of news of a declaration of war between France and England in 1689 following the 'Glorious Revolution,' the coronation of King William III and Mary II.

The next nine years saw coordinated attacks, including French assaults on Schenectady, New York, and Massachusetts, and English attacks around Montreal and on Nova Scotia. The war ended diplomatically, but started again five years later in Queen Anne's War. Includes 25 b/w illustrations and maps.1 vol, 344 pgs 2017 US, WESTHOLME PUBLISHING
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1-236010 Louth, Warwick MONMOUTH'S FIRST REBELLION: The Later Covenanter Risings, 1660-1685 In July 1685, the Duke of Monmouth led his rebel army to defeat at Sedgemoor. In recent years highlighted for his attention to logistics and popular support, in spite of this, it always seems amazing that Monmouth was willing to risk such an initiative, with little more than hurriedly raised local militias. Yet this is to belittle Monmouth's experience six years previously, when sent with a Government army, to suppress a Whig Covenanter Rising in South West Scotland.

In 1679, after the Battle of Drumclog, the Covenanters formed a coherent force along conventional lines, besieged Glasgow, and forced the Scot's Establishment Government army to seek English support. Far from being a local 'Pitchfork Rebellion' this was something different. What did Monmouth see in these Covenanters that convinced him such an armed force could be effective in 1685? Includes 90 b/w ills & photos, 11 maps, 62 tables, and 16 color illustrations.1 vol, 256 pgs 2023 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-205830 Lunde, Henrik A WARRIOR DYNASTY: The Rise and Fall of Sweden as a Military Superpower, 1611-1721 This fascinating book describes the rise and fall of the Swedish Empire in the 17th and 18th Centuries, events that could be viewed as impossible through the prisms of traditional elements of national power. Sweden was basically an agrarian society with a population of only 1.3 to 1.5 million.

However, as described in this book, the case of Sweden does not negate the traditional elements of power. Along with superb leadership and pure military skill, Sweden was able to compensate for its weaknesses in resources- manpower and finances-in the Thirty Years War by foreign resource mobilization. This horrific conflict exists in collective memory as the worst travail in German history, even worse than the Black Death and the world wars.

The twin shortfalls of manpower and finance haunted Sweden after the Thirty Years War as it tried to defend and expand its empire once foreign resource mobilization was no longer feasible, particularly on the financial side. This lack of resources eventually led to the downfall of the empire when beset by a host of enemies, including Russia, which delivered the fatal blow to Swedish arms deep inside Ukraine.

In this work renowned military historian Henrik O. Lunde unveils a fascinating chapter of Western history that is seldom seen or recognized by English or American readers1 vol, 336 pgs 2014 US, CASEMATE
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1-58730 Lynn, John A. WARS OF LOUIS XIV, THE:1667-1714 A 'tour de force' by the leading authority, a comprehensive look at the forty years of war waged by Louis XIV, an explanation of both the strategy logistics of the various campaigns, maps, biblio

Table of Contents
List of maps
Acknowledgements
Introduction
1. Prologue: International and Internal Conflict 1500-1661
2. Louis XIV Gloire and Strategy
3. The Army, the Navy and the Art of War
4. Wars of Glorie: The War of Devolution and the Dutch War
5. Violence and State Policy: Reunions, Mediterranean Expeditions and Internal Struggles
6. The Great Miscalculation: The Nine Year's War
7. The Final Contest: The War of the Spanish Succession
8. The Wars of Louis XIV in the Context of the History of War
Chronology
Bibliographical Essay
1 vol, 421 pgs 2012 LONDON, ROUTLEDGE PRESS
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1-195730 Malleson, George Bruce PRINCE EUGENE OF SAVOY George Bruce Malleson (1825-98) was a British army officer and military historian. This volume, first published in 1888, contains his detailed biography of the highly successful military commander Prince Eugene of Savoy (1663-1736), providing valuable insights into the methods and strategies of warfare during this period.1 vol, 302 pgs 2011 UK, CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
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1-224020 Mather, Increase edited by Samuel G Drake The History of King Philip's War A Brief History of the War with the Indians in New England which was first published in late 1676, just a few months after the end of the war, along with the account of the same war written about twenty years later by Cotton Mather, as it was published as the seventh part of the latter's history of New England, Magnalia Christi Americana in 1702. Drake, who was a founder of the New England Historic Genealogical Society, editor of the first fifteen volumes of the Register, and a prominent antiquarian and historian, has added an extensive introduction and numerous informative notes. Drake's annotated edition of these works was published in 1862.

Increase and Cotton Mather were, respectively, the son and grandson of Rev. Richard Mather, the immigrant minister of Dorchester, Massachusetts, and the founder of one of New England's most prominent families. The Mathers were prolific writers and collectors, and the extant materials from their libraries, much of which is now preserved at the American Antiquarian Society, are an invaluable historical resource. 1 vol, 284 pgs 20124US, HERITAGE BOOKS
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1-217880 McNallly, Michael ST. RUTH'S FATAL GAMBLE: The Battle of Aughrim 1691 and the Fall of Jacobite Ireland In 1685, James, Duke of York, ascended to the thrones of England, Ireland, and Scotland. As the first Catholic monarch in 150 years, many believed that his reign would be short and that he would be succeeded by his eldest daughter Mary, a Protestant, who was married to her cousin William, Prince of Orange and Stadtholder of the United Dutch Provinces. Includes eight-page color section, 39 b/w photos, 4 b/w illustrations, and 7 maps.

James' close ties to King Louis XIV of France served to fuel the fires of discontent, and when a male heir was born in June 1688 a number of nobles and clergymen, fearing a backlash of Catholic absolutism, invited William of Orange to take the throne. William duly invaded, and after a desultory campaign, James fled the country for refuge in France, it being claimed that his flight constituted a legal abdication but whilst William sought to consolidate his position in England and Scotland, the Earl of Tyrconnell - James' viceroy in Ireland - began to prepare for his master's restoration.

Actively supported by King Louis XIV who viewed any military activity in Ireland as a useful diversion to keep his enemies occupied, James' supporters enjoyed early success, but defeats at Newtownbutler, Derry and - above all - at the Boyne destroyed James' confidence, and he fled his kingdoms for a second and final time. William's army pursued the enemy to the gates of Limerick but failed to capture the city before winter set in, giving the Jacobites a much needed respite in which to reorganize and resupply themselves, during which time military supplies and a coterie of advisors led the by the Marquis de St. Ruth, arrived from France.

St. Ruth, after failing to halt the Williamite crossing of the Shannon in the summer of 1691, elected to take up a defensive position and invite an enemy attack, occupying Kilcommadan Hill, near the Galway village of Aughrim. Although his own army was now at the end of a tenuous line of communication and supply, Godard van Reede, commanding the Williamite army, accepted the challenge and the two forces clashed on Sunday, 12th July 1691.1 vol, 305 pgs 2018 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-219581 Mugnai, Bruno WAR AND SOLDIERS IN THE EARLY REIGN OF LOUIS XIV: Volume 1 - The Army of the United Provinces of the Netherlands 1660-1687 Prolific Italian artist and author, Bruno Mugnai, introduces the Dutch Army of the third quarter of the 17th century in the first of a new eight-volume series that covers the armies of early years of Louis XIV reign. France and the United Provinces represented opposite models of state government during the 17th century. Includes 50 black and white illustrations and maps and 8 color plates.

The contrary nature of their political structure led to conflict on several occasions during this period. Military Historians have focused research onto the final phase of the conflicts such as the Wars of the Grand Alliance and the Spanish Succession, which coincides with the beginning of the long decline for both countries. Mugnai examines the evolution of the Dutch Army, its equipment, weapons and tactics, along with its uniforms and flags and ensigns. The book is lavishly illustrated and contains eight specially commissioned color plates that depicts the Army of United Provinces during the nation's 'Golden Age'.1 vol, 184 pgs 2019 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-219582 Mugnai, Bruno WAR AND SOLDIERS IN THE EARLY REIGN OF LOUIS XIV: Volume 2: The Imperial Army, 1660-1689 Presents the history, organization, uniforms, and ensigns of the Imperial army and the 'Reichsarmee.' The Imperial Army represents an interesting laboratory, which involved the multicultural Habsburg's domains and the Holy Roman-Germanic Empire in the birth of one of the major standing army of Europe. Includes 102 b/w ills, 26 b/w photos, 5 maps, and 16 color plates.1 vol, 184 pgs 2019 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-219583 Mugnai, Bruno WAR AND SOLDIERS IN THE EARLY REIGN OF LOUIS XIV: Volume 3: The Armies of the Ottoman Empire 1645-1719 Conflicts between Christian powers and the Ottoman Empire displayed completely different characteristics compared to other contemporary wars fought in Europe, war without mercy being the norm. The tones adopted by Western literature to describe the Ottomans resemble the ones recently used against the communist bloc and the Soviet Union, and it is probably not a coincidence that certain prophecies about the sultan, such as his arrival in Rome and watering the horse in San Pietro, survived until the post-1945 period, replacing the Grand Turk with the Red Army's Cossacks. 121 b/w illustrations, 9 b/w maps, numerous tables, 16pp color plates

This book deals with the organization, the composition and the history of the army of the Sublime Porte, starting from the information contained in Western sources. This approach, despite the partial origin of the information, allows a critical examination of the sources and the formulation of a vision that is not conditioned by the cliches that often occur about such topics, returning us to a a neutral vision of the complex Ottoman 'Military' represented with all its refined and sumptuous costumes and weapons apparatus.

A larger part of the work is dedicated to the different types of clothing and insignia of the different corps, their evolution and the meaning of the different symbols1 vol, 386 pgs 2020 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-219584 Mugnai, Bruno WAR AND SOLDIERS IN THE EARLY REIGN OF LOUIS XIV: Volume 4: The Armies of Spain and Portugal, 1660-1687 Describes actions, organization, uniforms, and equipment of the Spanish and Portuguese armies of this age using archive's sources and unpublished iconography.

It has been a commonly held historical belief that in the second half of the 17th century, the Spanish army suffered such catastrophic defeats that it effectively brought about the collapse of the state as a major player on the European stage. The wars, fought out in Catalonia, Franche Comte, Flanders, and Italy, resulted in a series of substantial defeats for Spain.

The forces of Louis XIV carried all before them. Spain's ability to fend off the French monarch's assault was not eased by the fact that, at the same time, Spain had faced the Portuguese in the Iberian Peninsula, the English in the Caribbean, the Algerians in Melilla, as well as further insidious French assault in southern Italy and in the colonies. In this regard, it would be more correct to consider this age as a period of resilience, rather than military defeats. Equally superficially, the Portuguese War of Independence too was considered as a peripheral conflict of minor interest, while it also involved France and England in addition to the countries directly concerned.1 vol, 386 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-219585 Mugnai, Bruno WAR AND SOLDIERS IN THE EARLY REIGN OF LOUIS XIV: Volume 5: The Portuguese Army 1659-1690 In December 1640, the native dynasty of Braganza ascended to the Portuguese Throne. This event heralded the end Spanish domination in Portugal that had started in 1580. Following the Restoration, an ill-prepared Portuguese David found itself having to face a tormented but not exhausted Spanish Goliath. The new national army was raised in such a short period of time, to be considered almost unique in European military history.

Covers the Portuguese army organization and campaigns, uniforms, and ensigns. Includes 8 special commissioned color plates and uses after archival and unpublished sources along with many contemporary pictures. Includes 72 b/w illustrations, 7 b/w maps, 8 color plates, and 10 tables.1 vol, 202 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-2195861 Mugnai, Bruno WAR AND SOLDIERS IN THE EARLY REIGN OF LOUIS XIV: Volume 6: Armies of the Italian States - 1660-1690 In the 17th century ,Italy was the third-largest country by population in Europe, after France and Germany, passing into second position for a century after 1650. Northern as well as southern Italy constituted a key place in the strategic duel between Spain and France, and the Peninsula lied on the front line in the struggle against the Ottoman Empire. Moreover, Italian states constituted good examples of fairly efficient governance machines, which developed many matters, included the military. Some of these states experienced long periods of wars. Includes 16 color plates and 100 b/w illustrations.1 vol, 300 pgs 20223 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-2195862 Mugnai, Bruno WARS AND SOLDIERS IN THE EARLY REIGN OF LOUIS XIV: Volume 6: Armies of the Italian States - 1660-1690 Part 2 In the 17th century, Italy was the third-largest country by population in Europe, after France and Germany, passing into second position for a century after 1650. Northern as well as southern Italy constituted a key place in the strategic duel between Spain and France, and the Peninsula lied on the front line in the struggle against the Ottoman Empire. Moreover, Italian states constituted good examples of fairly efficient governance machines, which developed many matters, included the military. Some of these states experienced long periods of wars. Includes 79 b/w illustrations, eight b/w photos, 40 color illustrations, 41 maps, and eight tables.1 vol, 652 pgs 2023 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-236500 Nafziger, George illustated by Captain Bommer The Saxon Army 1699 - 1764 Containing over one hundred and sixty seven images, The Saxon Army 1699 - 1764 was created as an album in the 19th century by a German army officer depicting the units in the Saxon Army from this times period when Saxony was joined with Poland-Lithuania into one of the largest countries in Europe. Though the powers were in decline under the rule of Augustus II and III, they could still field formidable forces. This book focuses on the Saxony forces from the various guard units to Invalid regiments. Noted military publisher George Nafziger provides text to give context to the units and their organization1 vol, 120 pgs 2023 US, WINGED HUSSAR PUBLISHING
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1-236660 Niechwiej, Adam TIME OF WARS: Eastern Europe 1590 - 1660 (Wargame) A multiplayer card driven game putting players in charge of five superpowers in Eastern Europe: Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, Russia, the Ottoman Empire, Kingdom of Sweden, and the Holy Roman Empire at the turn of 16th and 17th centuries. Minor states are also present - Denmark, Brandenburg, Moldova, Wallachia, Transylvania and Crimean Khanate. They can be a battleground of strong rivalry between players or source of internal problems. Includes five scenarios. The main scenario is for five players, but four shorter scenarios are for two or three players. Playing time: from 4 to 8 hours.

Contents: One mounted board (68 x 48 cm); five decks of cards - every deck contains 50 cards; one deck of Rulers' cards - 23 cards; five Superpowers' Sheets; 242 die-cut counters in size of 15x15mm; 104 die-cut counters in size of 30x15 mm; 308 die-cut counters in size of 12.5x12.5 mm; 23 wooden holders; one set of sticky labels; one rule book (20 pages); one scenario book (12 pages); one Space - Religion chart; and two 6-sided dice.

The heart of the game are five decks of cards - one for each superpower with interaction between players. Every time a player uses a particular card he must make a tough decision - play the card as operational points or as event. The background of the choice is need of growth of his own state or weakening his opponent's position.

The period was rich in famous characters (rulers and commanders) and critical events - for example the Time of Troubles in the Tsardom, the Thirty Years War in the Reich, Swedish Deluge in the Commonwealth. All these and much more are smoothly incorporated during gameplay.1 vol, 1 pgs 2022 POLAND, STRATEGEMATA
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1-218890 Oates, Jonathan THE BATTLE OF KILLIECRANKIE: The First Jacobite Campaign 1689-1691 Covers the military struggle between forces loyal to the newly established Scottish government and the Jacobite cause. Considers the political and religious situation in Scotland, and to a lesser extent its southern neighbor, from the Restoration of the monarchy in 1660 to the revolution of 1688-1689, which was far more radical in Scotland than it was in England, and which produced a constituency with a grievance which a new restoration might solve. Includes 18 b/w photos, 10 b/w illustrations, 8 color plates, and 12 tables.

The book then turns to the initial campaigning by both armies, led by Dundee and for the government, General Hugh Mackay, a fellow Scot. With marches and counter marches being inconclusive, the possession of Blair Castle focussed attentions and led to confrontation. But before examining the ensuing battle, the book turns to the officers and men of each army, exploring who they were, their tactics, arms, equipment and organization.

The most substantial chapter is a blow by blow account of the battle of Killiecrankie, beginning with the march to conflict on the day itself, discussions over whether to fight, deployment and initial exchanges of fire. Then the crux of the battle is described, the rush of the Highlanders, the musketry of their opponents, melee and the flight and pursuit. Some of Mackay's army stood and repelled their enemy, but by the day's end were obliged to retreat. There is an examination of the numbers of men who fought and the casualties and other losses taken by both sides; including that of the Jacobite commander. A discussion of the battle's aftermath and its importance then occurs.

The conflict was far from over, for the Jacobite army reached its numerical high point after Dundee's death. There was another battle to be fought that season, at Dunkeld, which was unusual for it was fought in a town. As with the previous battle, this chapter looks at the combatants involved as well as the fighting and its aftermath. The chapter also reviews the campaigning before and after the battle to take the reader until the end of the year.

The penultimate chapter covers the final major military engagement of the conflict, at Cromdale, as well as numerous other lesser encounters, skirmishes and sieges, and other developments in the government's strategy to bring peace to the Highlands. Finally, there is a chapter covering the campaign's end; which ended with a peace treaty and then the tragedy of Glencoe, and a commentary about the ending of hostilities and the careers of a number of prominent men who fought in the campaign.1 vol, 224 pgs 2019 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-219580 Paoletti, Ciro WILLIAM III'S ITALIAN ALLY: Piedmont and the War of the League of Augsburg 1683-1697 The Nine Year often assumed that the conflict was fought solely in Flanders and the Rhineland, and by mainly North West European Armies. This was not so. William of Orange, the driving force of the Grand Alliance in the fight against the French, considered the Italian aspect of the conflict to be of the greatest strategic importance.

Piedmont, in north western Italy bordered France, and Italian armies were able to threaten the south of France with invasion. For the first time too, the nature of late 17th century warfare in Italy is considered and the author examines organization, training and logistics. Military artist Bruno Mugnai enhances the book's text with 8 specially commissioned color plates that illustrate the uniforms and flags of this highly visual period. Includes 25 black and white illustrations and maps and 8 color plates.1 vol, 184 pgs 2019 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-229130 Paradowski, Michal WE CAME, WE SAW, GOD CONQUERED: The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth's military effort in the relief of Vienna, 1683 Previous Polish experience from the war against Ottoman Turks in 1672-1676 made their contribution vital for coalition war effort in 1683. No surprise then, that Sobieski was chosen as commander of joint forces and that Poles deployed on ancient place of honor in army battle order - on the right wing. Many Polish researchers, like Jan Wimmer, Leszek Podhorodecki or Zdzislaw Zygulski Junior (to name just few), wrote extensively about the topic, unfortunately their works are not available in English. In this volume author attempts to present to English-speaking readers Polish point of view on the battle and the role of Polish army in the conflict. Includes 89 b/w ills, 16 b/w photos, 8pp color plates, 6 maps, and 50 tables.

Detailed information about organization and strength of the army that Jan III led to Vienna: structure, weapons and equipment of the units, even on the company level. All formations, from winged hussars to artillery, are covered. Command staff - from King to high ranking officers - will be presented as well. Book won't focus solely on relief of Vienna though. Remaining actions of the 1683's campaign are described as well, with both battles of Parkany and arrival of Lithuanian army, Polish and Cossack actions in Podolia and Moldavia, that were always in shadow of main events of 1683; finally organization and military actions of troops under command of Hieronim Augustyn Lubomirski, raised as Imperial auxiliary division in Poland.

Book is based on many primary and secondary sources, including diaries, letters and surviving muster rolls of the units and whole army. Many of them were not previously available in English, so they will provides interesting insight into 17th century view of the army and campaign. 1 vol, 248 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-221180 Picouet, Pierre THE ARMIES OF PHILIP IV OF SPAIN: 1621 - 1665 The reign of Philip IV of Spain is fascinating, as after a century of dominance in Europe, the Spanish hegemony was seriously challenged by France. At the beginning of Philip IV's reign, Spanish dominions were vast, not only in Europe but also in South America, Asia and Africa. The defense policy of such vast territories was established in the XVI century and consisted of the deployment of two core armies, in the Low Countries and in north Italy, the maintenance of strategic garrisons, and of fleets in the Atlantic and the Mediterranean to control communications between all the territories of the monarchy. The different military formations were actively supported by a powerful diplomatic network among the European countries.

The aim of the book is to examine the armies and troops of Philip IV and particularly the famous Spanish Tercios deployed in north Europe, Italy and in the Iberian Peninsula. The book covers the organization and development of the Tercios, the tactics used, recruitment and the life of the ordinary soldiers. The development of the Spanish cavalry and its organization is also covered in depth, along with the financing of the army.

The book also explores the impact of continuous fighting during a period of 44 years to keep the honor and reputation of the Spanish monarchy, as well as their territories intact, and how the army responded to these challenges.1 vol, 320 pgs 2019 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-222470 Querengasser, Alexander THE SAXON MARS AND HIS FORCE: The Saxon Army during the Reign of John George III 1680 - 1691 Detailed study of the origins of the standing Saxon army. Created by elector John George III (r. 1680-1691), it quickly won its laurels in the battle of Vienna (1683) and later in campaigns against the Ottomans and the French. This book gives a broad analysis on this army, dealing with topics like finances and organization, uniforms, tactics and an overview of its campaigns. Includes 8 color plates, 55 b/w photos/ills, 12 tables, and 2 b/w maps.1 vol, 152 pgs 2020 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-72890 Reid, Stuart LAST SCOTS ARMY 1661-1714, THE An account of the Royal Scots Army that served and fought both in Scotland and overseas in Flanders with the Duke of Marlborough, listing of Regt's, (8) uniform colors/flags plates, o/b's.1 vol, 76 pgs 2003 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-215790 Riley, Jonathon THE LAST IRONSIDES: The English Expedition to Portugal, 1662-1668 The author's detailed but lively text is fully supported by a range of illustrations and specially commissioned maps. Includes 50 illustrations, with 8 pages in color, and 22 maps.

When Charles II returned to England, he began the search for a dynastic marriage. He fixed upon the Infanta of Portugal, Catherine of Braganza, whose dowry included the possession of Tangier, Bombay, and valuable trade concessions. The Portuguese had been fighting for their independence from Spain for 20 years and needed alliances to tip the scales in their favor.

In return for the concessions, Charles II agreed to send to Portugal a regiment of horse and two of foot, which provided an excuse to ship away the remnants of the Cromwellian armies that had not been disbanded at the Restoration. The prospect of service was at first well received. However, there were also officers and men who had remained loyal to the crown to them Charles owed a debt of employment, Former Royalists therefore made up the balance of the regiment of horse - uncomfortable bedfellows for their former enemies.

The English and French regiments fought with courage and discipline at the series of major battles and sieges that followed, most of which have never been properly described. This is, therefore, the rediscovery of a lost episode in military history. It was the English and French soldiers, under Schomberg's leadership, who proved the decisive factor in winning back Portugal's independence. But in return for their courage in battle, the English soldiers were rewarded with insults and want of pay.

At the conclusion of peace in 1667, only 1,000 out of the 3,500 men who made up the force were left standing -- 400 of these received what was effectively a death sentence: they were shipped to Tangier to join the fight against the Moors. The remainder returned to seek service in England or abroad, but places were hard to find.1 vol, 192 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-210060 Scott, Chris THE MILITIA OF THE MONMOUTH REBELLION In his political moves to expend his small regular army, James II denigrated his militia, saying they were not up to the job of defending the county, and implying that they were cowardly, ill-disciplined, poorly administrated, badly led, and prone to deserting.

James and his senior commanders, in a remarkable piece of political spin created a picture of an unreliable force, virtually useless on all occasions. This concocted interpretation has been repeated by generations of historians, but the problem is that it's just not true.

This volume delves into the state of the militia of The Monmouth Rebellion and reveals just what a well-organized equipped and creditable army they were, being capable of drilling, marching and even fighting when called upon to do so.1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-90150 Scott, Christopher ARMIES AND UNIFORMS OF THE MONMOUTH REBELLION Campaign & uniforms guide, well-illustrated in full color, fantastic color illust of Flags and Standards by Lesley Prince.1 vol, 122 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-223630 Scott, Jenn I am Minded to Rise - The clothing, weapons and accoutrements of the Jacobites from 1689 to 1719 This book throws new light on the men who fought for the Stuarts in Scotland from the beginning of the Jacobite cause in 1689 to Glenshiel in 1719 by drawing on the work of historians and a wide range of primary sources and therefore presenting a picture based on the evidence available. I am minded to rise looks at the variety of clothing and weapons used by the different Jacobite armies in this time period as well as their material culture used by them to show their allegiance to the Stuarts and the Jacobite cause. 8pp color section, 9 b/w ills/photos

This book will appeal to those interested in the Jacobite Risings reenactors, wargamers, fans of Outlander, anyone with an interest in Scottish clothing from 17th and 18th centuries and the Scottish diaspora who, thanks to a growing interest in family history, are keen to know more about their Scottish heritage.
1 vol, 84 pgs 2020 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-223350 Shearwood, Mark From Pike to Shot - The Perfection of Military Discipline: The Introduction of the Bayonet 1660-1705 Re-evaluates both the plug bayonet as a weapon and its implementation
which fundamentally changed how it impacted both the formation and tactics of
all armies of the long 17th century. The plug bayonets reputation was marred
by General Hugh Mackay following his defeat at the Battle of Killiekrankie on the
27th July 1689 when he supposedly stated: 'his men were defeated by an
unforeseen technical flaw in their weaponry [plug bayonet]'. This view of the plug
bayonet has been re-iterated constantly over the following 300 years, with military
historian's sidelining the plug bayonet as a dead-end technology with little to
commend it.

Also examines contemporary privately printed drill manuals as valuable and
accurate guides to identify changes in military drill; how issues of
supply and demand affected both English and continental armies; and investigates the
changes within infantry battalion drill's and organization, and resulting increase in firepower.
Also asserts the plug bayonet was in use with English forces during the Dunkirk campaign in
the early 1660's, that the English establishment embraced the idea of the plug
bayonet earlier than previously thought, and the Board of Ordnance ordered 10,000 plug bayonets in 1678.

Includes 8-page color section, 46 b/w photos/illustrations, and many tables.1 vol, 176 pgs 2020 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-220580 von Essen, Michael Fredholm CHARLES XI's WAR: The Scanian War Between Sweden and Denmark, 1675-1679 The book describes and analyses the Scanian War, which was fought from 1675 to 1679 between, on one side, primarily Brandenburg and Denmark-Norway and, on the other side, SE - Sweden.

The war was mainly fought in Scania, the former Danish lands along the border with Sweden, and in northern Germany. The Danish objective was to retrieve Scania which, a generation earlier, had been captured by SE - Sweden and ceded by Denmark.

Although the Danish fleet was victorious at sea, and an alliance headed by Brandenburg defeated the Swedes in Germany, the subsequent peace negotiations resulted in no major territorial changes. Danish partisans continued guerrilla operations in Scania for years, yet the former Danish territories remained in Swedish hands. However, the Danish invasion of Scania was defeated by the young Swedish King Charles XI. Includes 75 b/w illustrations, 27 b/w photos, 14 b/w maps, and 8 color plates.1 vol, 262 pgs 2019 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-207620 Warren, Jason W. CONNECTICUT UNSCATHED: Victory in the Great Narragansett War, 1675-1676 The conflict that historians have called King Philip's War still ranks as one of the bloodiest per capita in American history. An Indian coalition ravaged much of New England, killing 600 colonial fighting men (not including their Indian allies), obliterating 17 white towns, and damaging more than 50 settlements.

The version of these events that has come down to us focuses on Plymouth and Massachusetts Bay - the colonies whose commentators dominated the storytelling. But because Connecticut lacked a chronicler, its experience has gone largely untold. This imbalance generated an incomplete narrative of the war. Dubbed King Philip's War after the Wampanoag architect of the hostilities, the conflict, Warren asserts, should more properly be called the Great Narragansett War, broadening its context in time and place and indicating the critical role of the Narragansetts, the largest tribe in southern New England.

In contrast to its sister colonies, Connecticut emerged from the war relatively unharmed. The colony's comparatively moderate Indian policies made possible an effective alliance with the Mohegans and Pequots. These Indian allies proved crucial to the colony's war effort, Warren contends, and at the same time denied the enemy extra manpower and intelligence regarding the surrounding terrain and colonial troop movements. When Connecticut became the primary target of hostile Indian forces - especially the powerful Narragansetts - the colony's military prowess and its enlightened treatment of Indians allowed it to persevere.

Connecticut's experience, properly understood, affords a new perspective on the Great Narragansett War-and a reevaluation of its place in the conflict between the Narragansetts and the Mohegans and the Pequots of Connecticut, and in American history. Includes 13 b/w illustrations/maps.
1 vol, 240 pgs 2014 US, UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA PRESS
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1-226060 LIFE IN THE RED COAT: The British Soldier 1721-1815 This book presents the proceedings of the 2019 From Reason to Revolution conference, from enlistment, through service at home, to life on campaign and the experience of battle. This was an era in which the social position of the soldier began to change, as did the relationship between the Army and society at large. Soldiers saw service against Jacobite rebels in Scotland and anti-Catholic rioters in London. Campaign service overseas stretched from garrison duties in the growing empire to pitched battles in Flanders and the Iberian Peninsula. Lack of indigenous manpower led to the enlistment of foreigners in large numbers into the British Army itself by the end of the period, whereas in earlier days the shortfall had been made up by hiring mercenaries.

As the idea of a social contract became embedded, it was necessary to make provision for pensions for maimed or superannuated soldiers, as well as the more obvious need for medical care for the sick and wounded.
1 vol, 198 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-66643 LA CAMPANA DE GIBRALTER 1779-1783 'Osprey' type book with (8) color plates with several figures per plate, many b/w illust/maps, covers the battles/campaigns.1 vol, 80 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-930308 STRATEGY & TACTICS # 308: The War of Jenkins' Ear The War of Jenkins' Ear is a theater-wide operational two-player game that simulates that last great clash between the English and Spanish empires in the Caribbean during the mid-1700's. Before the American Revolution, control of the Caribbean was to be decisive considering the lucrative commodities that were available to be traded in the West Indies, and this game pits the superior naval might of the English against the long-established Spanish fortified settlements throughout the Caribbean. Though presented as a strategic setting, the game's combat mechanics are operational in scope and so every individual ship-of-line is included, every unit, and even the prominent admirals and leaders that fought during this little-known war.

The War of Jenkins Ear is every bit as much a land game as it is a naval game, and players must manage production, defenses of their ports, and contend with the weather and the treacherous sea. Components: One 22x34-inch map and 280 counters.1 vol, 84 pgs 2017 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-66696 Abad, Ruben Saez El ASEDIO de BARCELONA 1714: War of Spanish Succession During the early part of the war, Barcelona had fallen to the forces of Archduke Charles: his fleet had anchored in the port on 22 August 1705, landing troops which surrounded the city. These troops later captured the fort of Montjuic, and used it to bombard the city into its submission on October 9 of that year.

Even though the freshly defeated Catalan court then supported the Archduke against Philip V, the Franco-Spanish forces were not strong enough to attempt a recapture of the city until 1713. By 25 July of that year, the city was surrounded by Bourbon forces, but attacks upon it were unfruitful due to the scarcity of artillery.

The Bourbons then waited for a 20,000 man reinforcement force, which arrived in April-May 1714. The assault was renewed under the command of the Duke of Berwick, and after entering the city on 30 August, the Bourbons finally triumphed on 11 September. This defeat is now commemorated as the National Day of Catalonia, also known as La Diada Nacional de Catalunya.1 vol, 110 pgs 2014 SPAIN, ALMENA
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1-203710 Abbott, Jacob WARS OF THE COLONIES Covers the roughly 100 years between the consolidation of the New World colonies under British rule to the American Revolution. Includes coverage of the Pequot War, King Philip's War, King William's War, Queen Anne's War, and the Conquest of Canada. Also includes a fascinating account of Pontiac.1 vol, 292 pgs 2012 US, HERITAGE BOOKS
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1-218961 Allen, Mark ARMIES AND ENEMIES OF LOUIS XIV: Volume 1 - Western Europe 1688-1714: France, Britain, Holland This book originally saw the light of day as a long running series of articles in Wargames Illustrated in the late 1980's. Due to growing interest in the wars of the late 17th century, the author of the original features has complied them along with new research and made them available again for the first time in thirty years. Includes over 49 color plates and over 40 photos.

The book is very much a handbook covering all the major conflicts and battles of the period, it examines how the armies were organized and fought. Each army is covered, with attention paid to specific uniform details, and the colors carried by the individual regiments.1 vol, 270 pgs 2019 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-66659 Atud, Ruben Sacz La Guerra del Asiento 1739-1748 1739-17481 vol, 80 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-225350 Bamford, andrew editor Rebellious Scots to Crush - The Military Response to the Jacobite '45 When Charles Edward Stuart launched the last, and perhaps most famous, of the Jacobite Risings in the late summer of 1745, the British Army found itself ill-placed to respond. Its most effective troops were on the continent; regular units at home were weak, inexperienced or both; the Militia system was moribund and politically suspect. When the opposing forces first met in the field, the result was ignominious rout and retreat. Nevertheless, eight months after the Rising began, the Jacobite cause went down in crushing defeat at Culloden.

This collection of essays examines in detail some of the units that marched and fought for George II during this tumultuous period. Consideration is given to regular regiments of foot and dragoons as well as to the additional units raised for the emergency. In the latter category, different chapters examine the 'noblemen's regiments' added to the regular line as a piece of political jobbery, the militias raised by clans loyal to the House of Hanover, and the blue-coated volunteer regiments fielded to resist the Jacobite invasion of England. Emphasizing the fact that this was a civil war, three of the units that are considered were Scottish-raised, whilst others contained substantial numbers of Scotsmen in their ranks.

The experiences of the units in question varied greatly; some took part in the pivotal battles of Prestonpans, Falkirk, and Culloden whilst others never fired a shot in anger. Includes 12 black and white images and maps, with eight 8 pages of color. 1 vol, 204 pgs 2020 UK, HELION AND SON
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1-218700 Banford, Andrew THE LILIES & THE THISTLE: French Troops in the Jacobite '45 The Jacobite Rising of 1745 could not have taken place without French support. French ships carried Charles Edward Stuart to Scotland, French gold financed his campaign, and French weapons equipped many of his troops. Yet the actual French military contribution to the campaign was small, and its role is frequently neglected. Includes eight pages of color plates, plus 20 b/w images.

This book seeks to redress this balance by looking in detail at the French military contribution to the Jacobite '45: the first detachment of troops to sail with the Prince - who instead of landing in Scotland found themselves caught up in an intense naval battle; the staff officers and professionals who helped Charles organize his army on modern European lines; and the Irish and Scots regulars who fought with distinction at Inverurie, Falkrik, and Culloden.

As with many aspects of the '45, myths and misconceptions aplenty have arisen about the nature and significance of the French contribution. New archival research enables a better picture to be obtained than ever before of the men who made up the rank and file of this contingent, and of the background and fates of those who led them. New analysis is offered, too, as to details of the uniforms worn by the detachments serving in Scotland, reconsidering existing sources and also bringing out new information.1 vol, 120 pgs 2018 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-83570 Barr, Daniel P. UNCONQUERED:The Iroquois League at War in America The only overiew of Iroqouis warfare that coversthe entire Colonial Period; this study exploresall the major conflicts with and emphasis on howand why, b/w illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 216 pgs 2006 US, PRAGERS PUBLISHERS
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2-214150 Berkovich, Ilya MOTIVATION IN WAR: The Experience of Common Soldiers in Old-Regime Europe Paperback version. This book fundamentally revises our notion of why soldiers of the 18th century enlisted, served, and fought. In contrast to traditional views of the brutal conditions supposedly prevailing in old-regime armies, soldiers did not regard military discipline as illegitimate or unnecessarily cruel, nor did they perceive themselves as submissive military automatons.

Instead, the men embraced a unique corporate identity based on military professionalism, forceful masculinity, and hostility toward civilians. These values fostered the notion of individual and collective soldierly honor which helped to create the bonding effect which contributed toward greater combat cohesion. It uses research on military psychology and combat theory, and employs the letters, diaries, and memoirs of around 250 private soldiers and non-commissioned officers from over a dozen different European armies.1 vol, 292 pgs 2017 UK, CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
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1-90140 Blackmore, David BRITISH CAVALRY IN THE MID-18TH CENTURY (24) color plates, including reproductions of the Morier Plates1 vol, 120 pgs 2008 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-225910 Brown, Peter ARMY OF GEORGE II 1727-1760: The Soldiers who Forged an Empire The Army of George II came during a period when Britain rose to prominence as a world power, defeating the French in India, North America, and the Caribbean and fighting them in two major wars in Europe. This was the army that crushed French colonial ambitions and in so doing laid the groundwork for the British Empire. Great leaders emerged, such as Robert Clive and James Wolfe, whilst the private soldiers proved themselves to be adaptable, stoic, and brave in the face of extreme hardship.

Details how the army was recruited, funded, and functioned day-to-day, plus uniforms worn by infantry, artillery, and cavalry how they were organised, paid, and punished. Offers insights into the logistics of 18th century warfare, how the soldiers performed in European and colonial battles and what medical treatment they could expect when the battles were over. Includes 49 b/w illustrations and 16 pages of color plates. 1 vol, 314 pgs 2020 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-216420 Brown, Steve BY FIRE & BAYONET: Grey's West Indies Campaign of 1794 There have been few books about Grey's glorious (but ultimately ill-fated) West Indies campaign in the early years of the long and terrible wars of 1793-1815, yet five of the subalterns in Grey's expeditionary force went on to command divisions in Wellington's Peninsula army; another two commanded the Iron Duke's Royal Artillery; and one (Richard Fletcher) - famously - the Royal Engineers.

The tactics used by Sir Charles Grey were as far removed as can be imagined from the traditional image of the two-deep British line delivering massed volleys at pointblank range. The invasions of Martinique, St Lucia, and Guadeloupe were raids undertaken by Special Forces, who were instructed to operate in open order, in silence, and at bayonet-point; all attacks went in with unloaded muskets.

Most of the heavy-duty fighting was undertaken by converged flank battalions, grenadiers and light infantrymen - assembled under hand-picked field officers and used as stormtroopers in every major assault; here were French revolutionary war tactics that are largely unexplored and largely undocumented (at least in modern times).

Sir Charles Grey was one of the most aggressive British generals of the era - something his gentlemanly appearance and demeanor did not immediately indicate. His ability to deliver needle-sharp assaults and then harry a defeated enemy (the latter being something at which British generals of the Napoleonic era were distinctly mediocre) makes him one of the more interesting personalities of the early portion of the 'Great War with France.' If he was not ultimately unsuccessful, it was not his fault: he was robbed of the resources he needed at the outset; then given virtually no reinforcements by Horse Guards.

The great killer on this campaign was not the French... it was disease: principally, Yellow Fever. Of the 6,200 men who landed with Grey on Martinique in February 1794, some 4,100 were dead by Christmas. It took many years to learn the lessons presented by the campaign, but for the young officers who survived, it provided some invaluable lessons that were put to good use 15 or 20 years later in the British Army of a later era.1 vol, 248 pgs 2018 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-231360 Burns, Alexander THE CHANGING FACE OLD REGIME WARFARE: Essays in Honour of Christopher Duffy To honor Prof Christopher Duffy, the book collects 16 essays by scholars covering cavalry tactics, divisional organization, the rise of light forces, and the effects of war-making on society. Although centered on 18th-century warfare, this book also includes chapters which address the Napoleonic conflicts, and First World War.

The first section, Backgrounds and Retrospectives, explores the state of historical writing on 18th-century warfare, as well as Professor Duffy's contribution to it. The second section, Commanders and their Armies, explores the field of traditional military history. It provides coverage of tactical analyses, campaign narratives, and organizational and doctrinal changes for the armies fighting in the Old Regime. The third section, Voices from the Past, provides translations and analyses of military sources which have been previously unavailable to the public. The fourth and final section, New Perspectives, demonstrates the varied picture which methods such as archaeology, cultural history, and colonial history tell us about the imperial history of European states at war.1 vol, 344 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-66697 Canales, Francisco LA GUERRA DE GRANADA: Vol. 1 1482-1492 The Granada War (Spanish: Guerra de Granada) was a series of military campaigns between 1482 and 1492, during the reign of the Catholic Monarchs (los Reyes Catolicos) Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon, against the Nasrid dynasty's Emirate of Granada. It ended with the defeat of Granada and its annexation by Castile, ending Islamic rule, Al-Andalus, on the Iberian peninsula and completing the Reconquista.

The ten-year war was not a continuous effort: it was a series of seasonal campaigns launched in the spring and postponed in the winter. The Granadans were crippled by internal conflict and civil war; meanwhile the Christians were generally unified.

The war also saw the effective use of artillery by the Christians to rapidly conquer towns that would have required a long siege otherwise. The decisive Battle of Granada concluded the war. On January 2, 1492 Muhammad XII of Granada (King Boabdil) surrendered the Emirate of Granada, the city of Granada, and the Alhambra palace. It is still celebrated every year on that date by the City Council of Granada.

The war was a joint project between Isabella's Crown of Castile and Ferdinand's Crown of Aragon. The bulk of the troops and funds for the war came from Castile, and Granada was annexed into Castile's lands. The Crown of Aragon was less important: apart from the presence of King Ferdinand himself, Aragon provided naval collaboration, guns, and some financial loans. Aristocrats were offered the allure of new lands, while Ferdinand and Isabella centralized and consolidated power.

The aftermath of the war saw the end of convivencia ('live and let live') between religions. The Jews were forced to convert to Christianity or be exiled in 1492. In 1501, all of Granada's Muslims were obliged to either convert to Christianity, become slaves, or be exiled; by 1526 this prohibition spread to the rest of Spain. 'New Christians (conversos) came to be accused of crypto-Islam and crypto-Judaism, often accurately. Spain would go on to model its national aspirations as the guardian of Christianity and Catholicism. Illustrated with photographs, maps, and color plates. 1 vol, 110 pgs 2014 SPAIN, ALMENA
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1-10400 Chartrand, Rene FRENCH SOLDIER IN COLONIAL AMERICA Uniforms, drums, flags, muskets, swords, bayonets, artillery, accoutrements and regimental histories. A superb introduction to a long neglected area of colonial history covering Canada, Louisiana and Ile Royale, during the French Regime, written by the leading authority on the subject. 40 pp. 56 illustrations.

1 vol, 40 pgs 1984 NY, MUSEUM RESTORATIONS
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1-236532 Chartrand, Rene VICTORIA'S CANADIAN MILITIA: Uniforms, Flags and Equipment of the Canadian Militia, 1837 - 1901, Volume II Examines the uniforms, flags, and equipment of Her Majesty Queen Victoria's Canadian Militia during the years 1837 to 1901. This unique volume is full of color and black and white images covering all aspects of the Queen's troops in North America. 1 vol, 352 pgs 2023 US, WINGED HUSSAR PUBLISHING
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1-227240 Colson, Dr Bruno BELGIANS IN THE HAPSBURG ARMY: Regiments and Military Personnel of the Austrian Netherlands, 1756-1815 The Belgians in the Austrian Habsburg Army of the 18th century seem to have been completely forgotten. They enjoyed a very great reputation, however, and their numbers included seventeen field-marshals and about fifty generals. Belgian units were identified as such: they were called 'Walloon', recruited in the 'Low Countries'. There were five infantry regiments, the free corps, a regiment of cavalry, artillery and engineers, a real embryo of a complete national army. These units distinguished themselves during the Seven Years' War (1756-1763) against Frederick II's Prussians. The Austrian victories of Kolin, Hochkirch, Domstadtl and Adelsbach, among others, were due in large part to them. Against revolutionary France, the 'national regiments' - as they were called in the Austrian Netherlands - were notably engaged at Neerwinden, Valenciennes, Fleurus, Wurzburg, Stockach, Trebbia and Marengo. Beyond the glorifying historiography of the 19th century, the archives and the testimonies of their opponents confirm their value and professionalism. Includes 1200 colour photographs and illustrations.

The Belgian contribution was also intellectual, which was never sufficiently recognised. Prince Charles-Joseph de Ligne, as we know, was arguably the most important Austrian military thinker of the 18th century, but many other Flemish, Walloon and Brussels officers were employed by the Habsburg army for their talents as tacticians, engineers, draftsmen or cartographers. There was a Belgian specificity related to the advanced education and material prosperity of the Netherlands within the multiple possessions of the Habsburgs.

This book tells the story of all these unjustly forgotten men in a completely new way, drawing not only on first-hand sources but also on an iconography never collected before. This is all the more valuable because the Austrian monarchy did not subsidise many 'battle paintings', as was done in France. Nor, unlike Prussia, did it see to it that uniforms of its armies were preserved.

The Royal Museum of the Army and Military History in Brussels, however, holds a large amount of material, printed and manuscript evidence from that period: it is all on display in this book. The castles of Belgium, in particular the Chateau Beloeil, have authorized the reproduction of their family treasures: portraits, colour battle plans, weapons, pieces of equipment and uniforms. The University of Namur holds in its library two collections of ancient works relating to Charles-Joseph de Ligne, field marshal and writer. The Museum of Military History in Vienna joined the adventure with other Austrian, Belgian, Luxembourg, and German institutions to make this book a veritable catalogue of collectibles and the most complete pictorial sum on the powerful Habsburg army in the second half of the 18th and early 19th centuries. 1 vol, 416 pgs 2021 AUSTRIA, VERLAG MILITARIA
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1-201730 Davies, Brian Empire and Military Revolution in Eastern Europe - Russia's Turkish Wars in the Eighteenth Century In terms of resource mobilization and devastation the wars between Russia, the Crimean Khanate and the Ottoman Empire were some of the largest of the eighteenth century, and had enormous consequences for the balance of power in Eastern Europe.

Brian Davies examines how these conflicts characterized the course of Russian military development in response to Ottoman and Crimean Tatar threats and to determine under what circumstances and in what ways Russian military power experienced a 'revolution' awarding it clear preponderance over the Ottoman-Crimean system.

A central part of Davies' argument is that identifying and explaining a Military Revolution must involve examining the role of factors not purely military. One must look not only at new military technology, new force and command structure, new tactical thinking, and new recruitment and military finance practices but also consider the impact of larger demographic, economic, and sociopolitical changes.

Table Of Contents
Preface
Maps
1. The Trampled Lands
2. The Northern War and the New Russian Army
3. The Prut and Caspian Wars
4. War, Peace and Taxes, 1710-1735
5. The Russo-Turkish War, 1736-1739
6. Empire and Military Revolution, 1740-1774
Notes
Bibliography
Index1 vol, 384 pgs 2013 US, BLOOMSBURY PRESS
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1-217350 Davies, Brian THE RUSSO-TURKISH WAR, 1768-1774: Catherine II and the Ottoman Empire The Russo-Turkish War was one of the most decisive conflicts of the 18th century. In this book, Brian Davies offers a thorough survey of the war and explains why it was crucial to the political triumph of Catherine the Great, the southward expansion of the Russian Empire, and the rollback of Ottoman power from southeastern Europe.

The war completed the incorporation of Ukraine into the Russian Empire, ended the independence of the great Cossack hosts, removed once and for all the military threat from the Crimean Khanate, began the partitions of Poland, and encouraged Catherine II to plan projects to complete the liberation of the lower Danubian and Balkan Slavs and Greeks. The war legitimized and secured the power of Catherine II, finally made the Pontic steppe safe for agricultural colonization, and won ports enabling Russia to control the Black Sea and become a leading grain exporter. Traditionally historians (Sorel, for example) have treated this war as the beginning of the 'Eastern Question' -- the question of how the European powers should manage the decline of the Ottoman Empire. 1 vol, 344 pgs 2016 UK, CONTINUUM PUBLISHING
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1-216530 Dorrell, Nicholas PETER THE GREAT HUMBLED: The Russo-Ottoman War of 1711 In 1711 Peter the Great, the Tsar of Russia, led a large army of veterans from Poltava and his other Great Northern War victories into the Balkans. He aimed to humble the Ottomans in the same way he had the Swedes a few years before. Victory would secure useful allies in the Balkans, cement Russia's 'Great Power' status and offer Peter the opportunity to finally gain control over the Swedish king, Charles XII, thus completing his victory over Sweden.

Yet within a few months, the 'backward' Ottomans had forced the Tsar and his Tsarina and their army of veterans into a humbling surrender near the Pruth River. The war was the first time that Russia was strong enough to confront the Ottomans independently rather than as a member of an alliance. It marked an important stage in Russia's development. However, it also showed the significant military strength of the Ottoman Empire and the limitations of Peter the Great's achievements.

The war was of significance to the allies of both the Russians and the Ottomans. It was of course of an even greater importance to all those directly affected by the war such as the Swedish, the Polish, and the Cossacks, who had taken refuge from the reverses of the Great Northern War in the Ottoman territory. It would also bring about the defeat of the Moldavian and Walachian ambitions to shake off the Ottoman overlordship, elevating Dimitrie Cantemir into the position of a national hero celebrated to this day by the people of Romania.

The book looks at the causes of this little known war and its course. Using contemporary and modern sources it examines in detail the forces involved in the conflict, seeking to determine their size, actual composition, and tactics, offering the first realistic determination on the subject in English. Includes 16 pages of color plates and illustrations, plus b/w maps and illustrations.1 vol, 120 pgs 2018 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-201820 Duffy, Christopher THE BEST OF ENEMIES: Germans Against Jacobites, 1746 A book that pits Hessian mercenaries, the same villains we know from the American Revolution, against the Highland Clansmen that supported Bonnie Prince Charlie in 1745. One of the best stories of the Forty Five yet to be told, that of the Hessian soldiers who marched into the Pass of Killiecrankie.

The Hessians have been portrayed as the villains of the Forty Five, brutal mercenaries. Yet they
were very different from the legend. Their leader, Prince Frederick sympathized more with his foes than with his allies. In later years, his crisis of conscience would perplex Germany. The Jacobite clans were on the Great Atholl Raid. Their leader, Lord George Murray, hoped to
outflank the army of the Duke of Cumberland. This may have been a fine chance for Jacobite victory. The result was the siege of Blair Castle. The Hessians defended their base at Dunkeld from Jacobite probes. Then they were ordered to relieve the Castle by marching through the feared Pass of Killiecrankie.

The cast of characters includes many who behaved unexpectedly: the irresponsible defenders of the Castle; the rival Dukes of Atholl; the Campbell whose assassination featured in Stevenson's novel Kidnapped; the inn-servant Molly; the European hussars seeking information by talking in Latin, the irascible Duke of Cumberland; the lovelorn Earl of Craufurd, attached to the Hessian force; and many more.1 vol, 192 pgs 2013 US, EMPEROR'S PRESS
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1-209930 Duffy, Christopher FIGHT FOR A THRONE: The Jacobite '45 Reconsidered In July 1745 Bonnie Prince Charlie and a tiny group of Jacobite companions arrived in Scotland in a bid to reclaim the throne of England. They came unannounced and unsupported, and yet within less than five months Charles was able to lead an army to within marching distance of London and make King George II fear for this throne. Afterwards the Highland Army continued to out-fight the redcoats in every encounter, except its very last. These were not the achievements of a backward-looking cause, and this groundbreaking study is the first to explain exactly why.

Almost to the very end the Jacobites had the literal and metaphorical 'edge' over their enemies, thanks to the terror-inspiring highland charge, and also, as this book as this book is the first to reveal, to the highly advanced organization of their forces in 'divisions' - miniature armies that allowed them to out maneuver their enemies on the strategic plane.

Prince Charles also made a credible bid for the political and ideological high ground, an appeal based on religious toleration, and a monarchy working in cooperation with an empowered and accountable Parliament. The Prince therefore not only drew on traditional loyalties, but attracted the support of heavyweights of the new 'Enlightenment'.

It all made a telling contrast to the demeaning nature of the Hanoverian government in Britain, which was mired deep in corruption. The Hanoverian politicians in London and Scotland, who had honed their skills in petty advantage, were now all of a sudden called upon to act as strategists, and they failed completely. The prime minister lost the Carlisle to the Jacobites simply because he refused to pay the cost of a courier. These revelations, which show the Jacobite enterprise of 1745 as a potent and modernizing force, turn the accepted interpretation of this episode on its head.

As an impartial historian, Christopher Duffy deals comprehensively with the reasons for ultimate triumph of the Hanoverian cause in 1746. Due credit is given to the Duke of Cumberland. He was an inspirational leader. He had the measure of the strength and weaknesses of the British Army, and he evolved the cautious and systematic kind of war that helped to bring him victory at Culloden on 16 April 1746.

Conversely, the Jacobites had been dogged even from the start of the Rising by their failure to reconcile two perspectives - that of Prince Charles, who was striving to reclaim the crown for the Stuarts in London, and the narrower visions of the more overtly Scottish party. It led to the contentious turnaround of the Jacobites at Derby, and finally and fatally to the dispersal and exhaustion of the Highland Army before Culloden.

These assertions rest on the recent advances by other historians in 'Jacobite studies', and the author's continuing researches in to unexploited primary sources. His documentary finds extend to the autobiography of Lieutenant-General Hawley, Lord George Murray's explanations of key episodes of the Rising (and his detailed accompanying map of Culloden), the material collected by the restored Whig administration in Edinburgh towards an 'official' history of the Rising, the Reverend John Home's detailed questioning of survivors, and much more.

Lastly Duffy returns to his starting point, the enduring appeal of the '45 to our instincts. He concludes that it comes from the elusive nature of the episode, recognized by tough-minded men of the time as something 'epic' and 'miraculous'- literally beyond rational explanation, and capable ever since of being refashioned according to our imaginings.1 vol, 544 pgs 2015 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-22420 Duffy, Christopher FIRE AND STONE:Fortress Warfare 1660-1860 Major work on the classic age of siege warfare, first-hand evidence from besiegers & besieged, b/w contemporary illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 207 pgs 2006 EDISON, BOOK SALES INC
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1-226820 Duffy, Christopher FIGHT FOR A THRONE: The Jacobite '45 Reconsidered The bid of Bonnie Prince Charlie and his Jacobites for the throne of Britain has never lost its grip on the popular imagination. In July 1745 he and a tiny group of companions arrived in Scotland. They came unannounced and unsupported, and yet within less than five months Charles was able to lead an army to within marching distance of London and make King George II fear for this throne. Afterwards the Highland Army continued to out-fight the redcoats in every encounter, except its very last. These were not the achievements of a backward-looking cause, and this groundbreaking study is the first to explain exactly why. 120 color and b/w photos, maps

Almost to the very end the Jacobites had the literal and metaphorical 'edge' over their enemies, thanks to the terror-inspiring highland charge, and also, as this book as this book is the first to reveal, to the highly advanced organization of their forces in 'divisions' - miniature armies that allowed them to out maneuver their enemies on the strategic plane. At the same time Prince Charles made a credible bid for the political and ideological high ground, an appeal based on religious toleration, and a monarchy working in cooperation with an empowered and accountable Parliament. The Prince therefore not only drew on traditional loyalties, but attracted the support of heavyweights of the new 'Enlightenment'. It all made a telling contrast to the demeaning nature of the Hanoverian government in Britain, which was mired deep in corruption. The Hanoverian politicians in London and Scotland, who had honed their skills in petty advantage, were now all of a sudden called upon to act as strategists, and they failed completely. The prime minister lost the Carlisle to the Jacobites simply because he refused to pay the cost of a courier. These revelations, which show the Jacobite enterprise of 1745 as a potent and modernizing force, turn the accepted interpretation of this episode on its head.

As an impartial historian Christopher Duffy deals comprehensively with the reasons for ultimate triumph of the Hanoverian cause in 1746. Due credit is given to the Duke of Cumberland. He was an inspirational leader. He had the measure of the strength and weaknesses of the British Army, and he evolved the cautious and systematic kind of war that helped to bring him victory at Culloden on 16 April 1746. Conversely the Jacobites had been dogged even from the start of the Rising by their failure to reconcile two perspectives - that of Prince Charles, who was striving to reclaim the crown for the Stuarts in London, and the narrower visions of the more overtly Scottish party. It led to the contentious turnaround of the Jacobites at Derby, and finally and fatally to the dispersal and exhaustion of the Highland Army before Culloden.

These assertions rest on the recent advances by other historians in 'Jacobite studies', and the author's continuing researches in to unexploited primary sources. His documentary finds extend to the autobiography of Lieutenant-General Hawley, Lord George Murray's explanations of key episodes of the Rising (and his detailed accompanying map of Culloden), the material collected by the restored Whig administration in Edinburgh towards an 'official' history of the Rising, the Reverend John Home's detailed questioning of survivors, and much more. Lastly Duffy returns to his starting point, the enduring appeal of the '45 to our instincts. He concludes that it comes from the elusive nature of the episode, recognized by tough-minded men of the time as something 'epic' and 'miraculous' - literally beyond rational explanation, and capable ever since of being refashioned according to our imaginings.
1 vol, 680 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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2-226820 Duffy, Christopher FIGHT FOR A THRONE: The Jacobite '45 Reconsidered The bid of Bonnie Prince Charlie and his Jacobites for the throne of Britain has never lost its grip on the popular imagination. In July 1745 he and a tiny group of companions arrived in Scotland. They came unannounced and unsupported, and yet within less than five months Charles was able to lead an army to within marching distance of London and make King George II fear for this throne. Afterwards the Highland Army continued to out-fight the redcoats in every encounter, except its very last. These were not the achievements of a backward-looking cause, and this groundbreaking study is the first to explain exactly why. 120 color and b/w photos, maps

Almost to the very end the Jacobites had the literal and metaphorical 'edge' over their enemies, thanks to the terror-inspiring highland charge, and also, as this book as this book is the first to reveal, to the highly advanced organization of their forces in 'divisions' - miniature armies that allowed them to out maneuver their enemies on the strategic plane. At the same time Prince Charles made a credible bid for the political and ideological high ground, an appeal based on religious toleration, and a monarchy working in cooperation with an empowered and accountable Parliament. The Prince therefore not only drew on traditional loyalties, but attracted the support of heavyweights of the new 'Enlightenment'. It all made a telling contrast to the demeaning nature of the Hanoverian government in Britain, which was mired deep in corruption. The Hanoverian politicians in London and Scotland, who had honed their skills in petty advantage, were now all of a sudden called upon to act as strategists, and they failed completely. The prime minister lost the Carlisle to the Jacobites simply because he refused to pay the cost of a courier. These revelations, which show the Jacobite enterprise of 1745 as a potent and modernizing force, turn the accepted interpretation of this episode on its head.

As an impartial historian Christopher Duffy deals comprehensively with the reasons for ultimate triumph of the Hanoverian cause in 1746. Due credit is given to the Duke of Cumberland. He was an inspirational leader. He had the measure of the strength and weaknesses of the British Army, and he evolved the cautious and systematic kind of war that helped to bring him victory at Culloden on 16 April 1746. Conversely the Jacobites had been dogged even from the start of the Rising by their failure to reconcile two perspectives - that of Prince Charles, who was striving to reclaim the crown for the Stuarts in London, and the narrower visions of the more overtly Scottish party. It led to the contentious turnaround of the Jacobites at Derby, and finally and fatally to the dispersal and exhaustion of the Highland Army before Culloden.

These assertions rest on the recent advances by other historians in 'Jacobite studies', and the author's continuing researches in to unexploited primary sources. His documentary finds extend to the autobiography of Lieutenant-General Hawley, Lord George Murray's explanations of key episodes of the Rising (and his detailed accompanying map of Culloden), the material collected by the restored Whig administration in Edinburgh towards an 'official' history of the Rising, the Reverend John Home's detailed questioning of survivors, and much more. Lastly Duffy returns to his starting point, the enduring appeal of the '45 to our instincts. He concludes that it comes from the elusive nature of the episode, recognized by tough-minded men of the time as something 'epic' and 'miraculous' - literally beyond rational explanation, and capable ever since of being refashioned according to our imaginings.
1 vol, 680 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-53140 Duffy, Christopher WILD GOOSE AND THE EAGLE, THE:Marshal von Browne SCARCE* Covers his life from 1705-1757, he fought in the wars of Austrian Succession and against Frederick the Great, he was counted among the finest soldiers, (21) maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 278 pgs 2009 HOPEWELL, TRICORNE PRESS
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1-215710 Durand, Mario GIACOMO COSTANTINO BELTRANI: The Italian Who Discovered the Sources of the Mississippi Covers the Sioux, Chippewa, and many other Indians who, with Beltrami, discovered the Mississippi springs in the early 1800s. Includes 20 beautiful color charts for fans of American history.1 vol, 88 pgs 2017 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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2-35210 Edmunds, R. David and Joseph L. Peyser THE FOX WARS: Mesquakie Challenge to New France The saga of the Fox Indians' struggle to maintain their identity in the face of colonial New France during the late 17th and early 18th centuries, b/w illustrations, chapter notes, biblio, and index.

The Foxes occupied central Wisconsin, where for a long time they had warred with the Sioux and, more recently, had opposed the extension of the French firearm-and-fur trade with their western enemies. Caught between the Sioux anvil and the French hammer, the Foxes enlisted other tribes' support and maintained their independence until the late 1720s. Then the French treacherously offered them peace before launching a campaign of annihilation against them. The Foxes resisted valiantly, but finally were overwhelmed and took sanctuary among the Sac Indians, with whom they are closely associated to this day.1 vol, 304 pgs 2014 US, UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
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1-202670 Enoch, Harry G AFFAIR AT CAPTINA CREEK With the end of the Revolutionary War, the United States not only gained independence from the British Empire but also secured control of a sizable territory west of the Allegheny Mountains. Native Americans of the Ohio River Valley refused to accept claims of the fledgling nation and militantly resisted white settlements in their homelands.

Constant border strife turned into open war in the spring of 1791. The Shawnee, emboldened by their defeat of General Josiah Harmar the previous autumn, crossed the Ohio River and struck the settlement of Ohio County (West) Virginia and Washington County, Pennsylvania. Affair at Captina Creek describes in stirring detail a little-known incident of this turbulent time on the American Frontier. Following the massacre of several young girls in Washington County, a company of frontier rangers was dispatched from Ryerson's Station to nearby Baker's Fort with the intention of retaliation.

Baker's Fort stood on the Ohio River in what is now Marshall County, West Virginia. As the rangers tracked the warriors down Captina's winding path, little did they know that they were walking into an ambush from which many would not return. Enoch has researched and reconstructed the events using original documents and information gained during his travels through the region.

Personal testimonies of those who survived the Battle of Captina Creek have been combined with second-hand accounts of other settlers, contemporary newspaper articles, excerpts from the biography of General Duncan McArthur and the Lyman Draper Manuscripts. Photographs, illustrations, detailed maps, and a full name index add to the value of this work.1 vol, 214 pgs 1999 US, HERITAGE BOOKS
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1-196730 Falkner, James MARSHAL VAUBAN: The Defence of Louis XIV's France Sebastien Le Prestre, Marshal Vauban, was one of the greatest military engineers of all time. His complex, highly sophisticated fortress designs, his advanced theories for the defense and attack of fortified places, and his prolific work as a writer and radical thinker on military and social affairs, mark him out as one of the most influential military minds of the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries. Yet no recent study of this extraordinary man has been published in English.

James Falkner, in this perceptive and lively new account of Vauban's life and work, follows his career as a soldier from a dashing and brave young cavalry officer to his emergence as a masterful military engineer. Vauban was much more than simply a superlative builder of fortresses, for as a leading military commander serving Louis XIV, he perfected a method for attacking fortifications in the most effective way, which became standard practice until the modern era. Includes 75 b/w and color illustrations.1 vol, 256 pgs 2011 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-202110 Falkner, James FIRE OVER THE ROCK: The Great Siege of Gibraltar 1779-1783 The great siege of Gibraltar was the longest recorded in the annals of the British army. Between 1779 and 1783 a small British force defended the Rock against the Spanish and the French who were determined take this strategically vital point guarding the entrance to the Mediterranean. The tenacity and endurance shown by the attackers and defenders alike, and the sheer ingenuity of the siege operations mounted by both sides, make the episode an epic of military history, and the story gives us a fascinating insight into the realities of siege warfare. In this, the first full study of the siege for over 40 years, James Falkner draws on a wide range of contemporary sources to tell the exciting tale of a huge and complex operation. 1 vol, 192 pgs 2009 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-220710 Falkner, James THE BATTLE OF FONTENOY 1745: Saxe Against Cumberland in the War of the Austrian Succession The Battle of Fontenoy marked a turning point in the War of the Austrian Succession. This book describes the fighting in graphic detail and sets it in the context of the sequence of wars that determined the shape of Europe during the eighteenth century.

Great Britain with her Austrian and Dutch allies fought to ensure that Maria Theresa of Austria should be able to take the throne of the Holy Roman Empire. Ranged against her interests was the might of Louis XV's France, which strove to weaken Austria by promoting a Bavarian aspirant to the Imperial throne. The two sides met on 11 May 1745 in a ferocious day-long struggle at Fontenoy in the Austrian Netherlands that changed course of the war.1 vol, 224 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-230550 Falkner, James PRINCE EUGENE OF SAVOY: A Genius for War Against Louis XIV and the Ottoman Empire Biography of Prince Eugene of Savoy-Carignan (1663-1736), French born of an Italian mother, who was destined for the church but fled France as a young man and chose the life of a soldier. He entered the service of the Habsburg Emperor Leopold I in 1683 and rose rapidly to become one of the greatest military commanders of the age, playing a leading role in the wars against both the Ottoman Turks and the French. Reconstructs his military campaigns in compelling detail and also describes his career as a politician, statesman, and a great patron of the arts.

Eugene first showed his military genius during the siege of Vienna in 1683 where the Ottoman Turkish threat to western Europe was thrown back, and he commanded the Imperial army at the resounding victory over the Ottomans at Zenta in 1697. Most famously for English readers, he joined John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough in the victory over the French at Blenheim in 1704 and served alongside him at the subsequent victories at Oudenarde and Malplaquet. His later triumph, again over the Ottomans, at the capture of Belgrade in 1717, sealed his reputation as a great captain.1 vol, 232 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-65350 Garbett, Captian H. IRISH INFANTRY REGIMENTS IN THE SERVICE OF FRANCE A brief historical sketch of the 'Dillon & Stuart' regiments in French service 1690-1791, this short monograph published in the late 1800's was used by O'Callaghan in his work.1 vol, 56 pgs 2001 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-218951 Geerdink-Schaftenaar, Marc FOR ORANGE AND THE STATES: The Army of the Dutch Republic 1713-1772 Volume 1 - Infantry The purpose of this book is to focus on the uniforms and organization of that army, from the Peace of Utrecht until the reforms of 1772. Includes 50 b/w illustrations, 3 b/w photos, 1 color illustration, and 6 color plates.

Volume I dealt with the history of the Dutch Republic after the War of the Spanish Succession, up to the first campaigns of the War of the Austrian Succession, with information on the uniforms, organization and tactics of the infantry. Volume II describes steady decline of the Dutch Republic; political turmoil and corruption form the background for the information on the uniforms and tactics of the cavalry, dragoons, artillery, and specialist troops.

The Dutch Republic was one of the great European powers during the 17th and 18th centuries. Generally, the Dutch Republic was considered to have lost that status after the Peace of Utrecht (1713); however, when the Republic entered the War of Austrian Succession in 1740, it was able to field an army for over 80,000 men, which expanded to over 110,000 men during the war, and was still a European power to be reckoned with.

The losses it suffered in that conflict led to a period of decline, which in the end would result in the end of the Republic in 1795. But despite the years of neutrality, shortages, budget cuts and reorganizations, the army was still quite a formidable force. 1 vol, 128 pgs 2019 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-218952 Geerdink-Schaftenaar, Marc FOR ORANGE AND THE STATES: The Army of the Dutch Republic 1713-1772 Volume 2 - Cavalry The purpose of this book is to focus on the uniforms and organization of that army, from the Peace of Utrecht until the reforms of 1772. Includes 50 b/w illustrations, 3 b/w photos, 1 color illustration, and 6 color plates.

Volume I dealt with the history of the Dutch Republic after the War of the Spanish Succession, up to the first campaigns of the War of the Austrian Succession, with information on the uniforms, organisation and tactics of the infantry. Volume II describes steady decline of the Dutch Republic; political turmoil and corruption form the background for the information on the uniforms and tactics of the cavalry, dragoons, artillery, and specialist troops.

The Dutch Republic was one of the great European powers during the 17th and 18th centuries. Generally, the Dutch Republic was considered to have lost that status after the Peace of Utrecht (1713); however, when the Republic entered the War of Austrian Succession in 1740, it was able to field an army for over 80,000 men, which expanded to over 110,000 men during the war, and was still a European power to be reckoned with.

The losses it suffered in that conflict led to a period of decline, which in the end would result in the end of the Republic in 1795. But despite the years of neutrality, shortages, budget cuts and reorganizations, the army was still quite a formidable force. 1 vol, 270 pgs 2019 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-234820 Gembarzewski, Bronislaw THE POLISH ARMY OF THE 18th CENTURY: Regiments of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth 1717 - 1794 Uniforms, organization, order of battles, and engagements of the 18th century Polish army.

Based on the works of noted Polish Military historian Bronislaw Gembarzewski, this is a unit by unit history of the regiments of the Commonwealth of Two Nations from the Great Northern War until the Kosciuszko Insurrection. This work will include some illustrations from Gembarzewski's classic Uniforms of the Polish Army as well as contemporary artists such as Raspe. This book will give a list of all the battles these units were involved in, their commanders, and where they were garrisoned. A must for all historians interested in Polish history and the 18th century military.1 vol, 240 pgs 2022 US, WINGED HUSSAR PUBLISHING
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1-220520 Graham. D. P. THE IRISH BRIGADE 1670-1745: The Wild Geese in French Service Explains the origins of the brigade and its regiments, the personalities who led them and formed their reputation, and the circumstances of their final dissolution in the aftermath of French Revolution. From the Nine Years War, through the War of the Spanish Succession, and beyond, their descendants would be present at Fontenoy, Culloden, and in the Americas, forever destined to fight for a cause and land which had changed beyond recognition.

Irish troops had fought for Louis XIV in the 1670s, under Irish officers who had little choice but to fight in foreign service, with the blessing of Charles II. With the accession of James II, and the religious politics of who might earn the English crown, they became embroiled in the Jacobite succession crisis, fighting in Ireland, then sent to France under Lord Mountcashel in 1689. With the fall of Limerick in 1691, Patrick Sarsfield led the second 'flight' of 'Wild Geese' to the continent, to fight in a war for the French against the Grand Alliance of Europe, in the vain hope that their loyalty might warrant French support in a return to Ireland under a Jacobite king.1 vol, 488 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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2-220520 Graham. D. P. THE IRISH BRIGADE 1670-1745: The Wild Geese in French Service Explains the origins of the brigade and its regiments, the personalities who led them and formed their reputation, and the circumstances of their final dissolution in the aftermath of French Revolution. From the Nine Years War, through the War of the Spanish Succession, and beyond, their descendants would be present at Fontenoy, Culloden, and in the Americas, forever destined to fight for a cause and land which had changed beyond recognition. 16 black and white illustrations.

Irish troops had fought for Louis XIV in the 1670s, under Irish officers who had little choice but to fight in foreign service, with the blessing of Charles II. With the accession of James II, and the religious politics of who might earn the English crown, they became embroiled in the Jacobite succession crisis, fighting in Ireland, then sent to France under Lord Mountcashel in 1689. With the fall of Limerick in 1691, Patrick Sarsfield led the second 'flight' of 'Wild Geese' to the continent, to fight in a war for the French against the Grand Alliance of Europe, in the vain hope that their loyalty might warrant French support in a return to Ireland under a Jacobite king.1 vol, 488 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-225030 Grant, Charles WARGAMING WELLINGTON IN INDIA: : A wargamers guide to the Armies and Battles Much enlarged 2nd edition of the Classic Grant & Asquith study. Campaign outlines, Battles, Orbats, Tactics and detailed look at the armies, uniforms etc. Color plates by Bob Marion1 vol, 144 pgs 2020 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-198070 Grant, Charles S THE WOLFENBUTTEL WAR The Wolfenbuttel War is the third book following on from Raid on St. Michel and The Annexation of Chiraz. Once again, this book concerns the hostilities of Charles' two fictitious mid-eighteenth century combatants, the Grand Duchy of Lorraine and the Vereinigte Freie Stadte (VFS). That said, the scenarios are applicable throughout the horse-and-musket period with little modification.

Where this mini-campaign differs from its predecessors is that it is loosely based on a real campaign -- that of the Hundred Days, culminating at Waterloo. The four scenarios and the movements between them are drawn from the battles of Quatre Bras, Ligny, Wavre and Waterloo. However, while the campaign sequence is followed, the outcome is far from certain.

The book provides the fictitious background to the war, planning details including the selection of forces, the instructions for each army, tabletop maps, and orders for each side. There are instructions for the game organizer and options for forces in each battle if fought as a stand-alone wargame. The book is illustrated with photographs of each battle as it was fought with Charles' armies. Newspapers and a Who's Who, not to mention the Ballroom scene, add color to the story of the Wolfenbuttel War.1 vol, 72 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-199180 Grenier, John THE FIRST WAY OF WAR: American War Making on the Frontier, 1607-1814 This book explores the evolution of Americans' first way of war, to show how war waged again Indian noncombatant population and agricultural resources became the method early Americans' employed and, ultimately, defined their military heritage. The sanguinary story of the American conquest of the Indian peoples east of the Mississippi River helps demonstrate how early Americans embraced warfare shaped by extravagant violence and focused on conquest. Grenier provides a major revision in understanding the place of warfare directed on noncombatants in the American military tradition, and his conclusions are relevant to understand US 'special operations' in the War on Terror.1 vol, 246 pgs 2012 UK, CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
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1-88790 Grenier, John FAR REACHES OF EMPIRE:War in Nova Scotia 1710-1760 The author details the efficient small wars that ultimately crushed every remnant of Arcadian, Indian and French resistance on Nova Scotia. B/w illust/maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 288 pgs 2008 US, UNIV OF OKLAHOMA
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1-197740 Hammon, Neal O and Taylor, Richard VIRGINIA'S WESTERN WAR: 1775-1786 More than any other colony, Virginia looked to the west for its future. After the French and Indian War, the Royal Proclamation of 1754 declared that officers and soldiers would be paid with parcels of western land, vaguely extending about eighty miles in all directions from Lexington. By 1768 most of the area had been explored by the Long Hunters, including Daniel and Squire Boone, James Knox, Hasker Mansker, and the Skagg Brothers. These brave, enterprising men battled both with nature and with the Indians, bringing their families to settle this rough frontier. Virginia's Western War traces the little-known period of colonial history. 26 maps and 20 b/w photos.1 vol, 352 pgs 2011 US, STACKPOLE BOOKS
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1-220510 Hattendorf, John editor CHARLES XII: Warrior King For centuries, Charles XII has mainly been seen in the context of Sweden's national experience, yet his activities stretched across the European continent from Russia and Denmark to Germany, Austria, Poland, Ukraine, and the Ottoman Empire. Even the Dutch Republic, Britain, and France became involved diplomatically and economically. Includes full-color illustrations throughout.

In this volume, 20 scholars from 12 different countries contribute to creating a broader perspective on Charles XII and the Great Northern War in European history. The contributors expand the scope of international research on Charles XII and his time by examining not only his victories and defeats, but the king's impact in other areas as well.1 vol, 456 pgs 2019 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY PUBLISHERS
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1-225050 Howard, Martin Wellington and the British Army's Indian Campaigns 1798 - 1805 Covers the 1798-1805 campaigns of Arthur Wellesley - later the Duke of Wellington - and General Lake in the Deccan and Hindustan. While it fully acknowledges Wellington's vital role, it also addresses the nature of the warring armies, the significance of the campaigns of Lake in North India, and leaves the reader with an understanding of the human experience of war in the region. For this was a brutal conflict in which British armies clashed with the formidable forces of the Sultan of Mysore and the Maratha princes. There were dramatic pitched battles at Assaye, Argaum, Delhi and Laswari, and epic sieges at Seringapatam, Gawilghur and Bhurtpore. The British success was not universal. 1 vol, 272 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-225880 Insch, Stuart WARGAMING THE SUGAR ISLANDS CAMPAIGN: A Guide to the British Expedition to Martinique and Guadeloupe in 1759 Wargaming guide to the British Invasion of Martinique and Guadeloupe with detailed summary of the events, the leaders, the forces involved, and the islands. Includes info on suitable figures, scenery, and rule sets to use plus period maps detailing the landing areas and land fought over. Also contains six scenarios, each with a detailed color layout and with special rules, and a simple campaign and special events. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2020 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-2258801 Insch, Stuart AGAINST SPAIN: Wargaming the Sieges of Havana and Manila 1762-1764 Illustrations, background, and scenarios cover the leaders, troops, organization, sieges, and other actions. Companion to The Sugar Islands. Crann Tara miniatures do the 28mm figures. Includews period illustrations and maps. Scenarios cover sieges as well as actions outside the walls.1 vol, 80 pgs 2022 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-57810 Irvine, William ARMY OF THE INDIAN MOGHULS, THE An in deapth study of organization/administrationof the Moghul army, chpts on Drill/Exercise, SiegeBattles, Forts, Equipment & more, biblio, index.1 vol, 324 pgs 1994 DELHI, LOW PRICE PUBS
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1-219290 Jessop, Mark THE ROYAL NAVY 1793-1800: Birth of a Superpower France declared war upon the British in 1793. The burden to conduct a long conflict proved heavy for that island nation. Poverty increased. Liberties and freedoms were sometimes taken away. Thousands of men had to leave their families, and disease, desertion and death meant that many never returned. At first the Royal Navy barely had enough warships to cope, but eight years later she had more than enough. By that time a threat of invasion towards Ireland prompted Parliament to enact a new nation, christened The United Kingdom of Great Britain. As such, 1800 became the final year of the old Kingdom of Great Britain.

As she passed away, many of her men and women might have wondered as to what had made her navy a true Neptune. What had assisted the slow birth of a naval 'superpower'? This book seeks to answer that very question. Includes 32 black and white illustrations.1 vol, 200 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-36830 Johnson, James M. MILITIAMEN, RANGERS AND REDCOATS Using primary sources the author describes the Military in Georgia from 1754-1776, b/w illust and maps, extensive biblio, index.1 vol, 208 pgs 1992 MACON, MERCER UNIVERSITY
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1-215780 Johnston, Arran ON GLADSMUIR SHALL THE BATTLE BE! : The Battle of Prestonpans 1745 In the summer of 1745, a charismatic (but inexperienced) young Prince sailed to Scotland - determined to wrest the crowns of Great Britain from the head of George II. In a few short weeks, he raised an army large enough to challenge the government's forces in Scotland and, against the odds, stormed to a shocking victory over them at the Battle of Prestonpans.

Celebrated ever since in song and art, Prestonpans nevertheless proved to be a false dawn on the road to defeat at the Battle of Culloden seven months later, but without his victory at Prestonpans and all the opportunities it provided, Charles Edward Stuart ('Bonnie Prince Charlie') could never have invaded England and his short uprising would then have been but a footnote in the history of Georgian Britain. Includes 25 black/white illustrations and 13 maps.

This book - the climax of years of on-site investigation and source analysis - pieces together the events of the Prestonpans campaign in unprecedented detail. Focusing on the week of the battle, the author's knowledge of the towns and villages through which the armies marched brings their motions vividly to life.

Combined with eyewitness testimonies and close scrutiny of the evidence presented to the Board of Inquiry in 1746, this allows the reader to understand the buildup to the battle from an individual, as well as strategic, level. Such an understanding is revealed as critical, as the effects of morale, landscape and personality are shown to have determined the fate of the battle far more than the relative power of broadsword and bayonet.1 vol, 232 pgs 2017 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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2-218030 Kling, Stephen Battle of Quebec 1759: Wargame Wargame covers the Battle of Quebec 1759. Includes 48 counters, 11x17-inch map, and 16-20 cards in ziplock bag. There are several variants included with the game including all of the French troops that could have participated in the battle which can potentially enter the game by card play.

Bougainville's men did arrive but a few hours too late which is why the British had some men back behind the main line. The cards are set up so that the longer the game goes on, the higher the probability that these and the other reinforcements plus the Quebec garrison enter the game. The British can get a few reinforcements too if Bougainville arrives and a certain British card is drawn.1 vol, 1 pgs 2018 US, THE HISTORICAL GAME COMPANY
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1-210760 Kling, Stephen editior GREAT NORTHERN WAR COMPENDIUM Oversized at 11.5 x 8.5 pages. A two-volume set with over 600 pages on the armies, battles, campaigns, events and personalities of the Great Northern War.

The Great Northern War was a profound event in European history and has had far too little attention in the English speaking world. This publication is intended to open up this history in a way previously not available in English. An international team of academics, authors, and other experts have written articles on the armies, battles, campaigns, events and major personalities of the war. Over 70 articles are included, all fully illustrated in color.

This a heavy 2 volume set and US postage will be about $12.00. Canadian Postage will be about $44.00 and Insured International postage will be about $68.00.2 vol, 660 pgs 2016 US, THE HISTORICAL GAME COMPANY
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2-210760 Kling, Stephen editior GREAT NORTHERN WAR COMPENDIUM Oversized at 11.5 x 8.5 pages. A two-volume set with over 600 pages on the armies, battles, campaigns, events and personalities of the Great Northern War.

The Great Northern War was a profound event in European history and has had far too little attention in the English speaking world. This publication is intended to open up this history in a way previously not available in English. An international team of academics, authors, and other experts have written articles on the armies, battles, campaigns, events and major personalities of the war. Over 70 articles are included, all fully illustrated in color.

This is a heavy 2-volume set and US postage will be about $12.00. Canadian Postage will be about $44.00 and Insured International postage will be about $68.00.2 vol, 660 pgs 2016 US, THE HISTORICAL GAME COMPANY
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1-210771 Kling, Stephen editior FIELDS OF BATTLE, VOLUME 1: THE GREAT NORTHERN WAR: Boardgame Fields of Battle, Volume 1: The Great Northern War, is a low to moderate complexity level tactical game covering 8 battles of The Great Northern War, 1700-1721 which pitted Sweden against Denmark, Russia and Saxony (including its Polish and Lithuanian domains).

Each battle can be played in about an hour and the game includes tactical cards for each side that can vary combat and movement and utilize various historical circumstances and events to affect game play. In most battles, the Swedish forces must be aggressive to secure a victory. Each battle has its own game map on a period feel calligraphy style map. Counters are 5/8 inches thick, laser cut counters which primarily consist of combat units and leaders of the countries involved in the war. Includes 54 tactical combat cards.1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 US, THE HISTORICAL GAME COMPANY
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1-207320 Laramie, Michael BY WIND AND IRON: Naval Campaigns in the Champlain Valley, 1665-1815 For more than 150 years, the natural invasion route along the waterways of the Champlain and Richelieu valleys into northeastern North America was among the most fiercely contested in the history of the continent. Whether the French and their Indian allies attacking British forts and settlements during the Seven Years' War, the American Continentals striking north into Canada during the American Revolution, or the British battling French and later American forces in these wars and the War of 1812, it was clear to policy makers in Quebec, London, Paris, Philadelphia, and Washington that whoever controlled this corridor and its lakes and rivers, controlled the heart of the continent.

This details the maritime history of this region from the first French fortifications along the Richelieu River in the late seventeenth century through the tremendous American victory over the British at the Battle of Plattsburgh on Lake Champlain in 1814. Using period letters, journals, and other primary source materials, the author examines the northeastern waterways and their tributaries within the framework of the soldiers and sailors who faced the perils of the campaigns, while at the same time clarifying the key role played by this region in the greater struggle for North America and American independence.

In support of the narrative, the book also contains appendices that include after action reports from various fleet commanders, tables of fleet strengths, additional battle maps, a glossary, and a dictionary of lake warships with notes on vessel types, typical armament, construction, deployment, and fates.1 vol, 356 pgs 2015 US, WESTHOLME PUBLISHING
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1-65090 le Fevre, Peter editor PRECURSORS OF NELSON:British Admirals of the 1700s Although Nelson dominates late 18th century naval warfare their were many other great Naval warriors bios on Torrington, Rook & Shovell, Leake, Byng, Hood, St. Vincent and more, biblio, index.1 vol, 352 pgs 2001 HARRISBURG, STACKPOLE BKS
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1-89010 LeDonne, John P. GRAND STRATEGY OF THE RUSSIAN EMPIRE 1650-1831 This masterful analysis reminds that the Russian Empire was acquired thru the conscious work of generations of statesmen and soldiers, b/w maps, chapter notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 261 pgs 2004 US, OXFORD UNIV PRESS
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1-221970 Lenihan, Padrig FLUXES, FEVERS AND FIGHTING MEN: War and Disease in Ancien Regime Europe 1648-1789 This scope of the study includes French army operations in some of its contiguous campaigning theaters, north Italy (1702 and 1734), the Rhineland (1734), Roussillon (1674), possibly Catalonia (1693), and, further afield, Bohemia (1742). The study also includes three case-studies involving the British army that include Ireland (1689), Portugal (1762), Dutch Brabant (1748), and the Rhineland (1743). The outliers are studies of Habsburg operations in and around Belgrade (1717 and 1737), and Russian operations in Crimea (1736).

The proportion of wartime soldiers dying of disease compared to combat injury ran at about 70-75% in armies campaigning in Europe 1648-1789. During this time, field armies doubled in size and regimes usually fought for limited territorial gains, so it was safest to 'occupy, entrench, and wait.'

This study uncovers how many soldiers sickened and died by consulting quantitative data, such as casualty returns and hospital registers, generated by the new state-contract armies which displaced the mercenary hordes of the Thirty Years' War. Includes 30 b/w maps and graphs.1 vol, 176 pgs 2019 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-191460 Lepage, Jean-Denis French Fortifications, 1715-1815:An Illust History Description with illustrations from the death of Louis XIV to the fall on Napoleon, focusing on the Napoleonic era. Nearly 250 b/w line drawings of Vauban, Gribeauval's artillery reforms. Biblio.1 vol, 282 pgs 2009 US, McFARLAND & COMPANY
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1-205870 Letrun, Ludovic FRENCH DRAGOONS: Volume 1: 1669-1749 (Officers and Soldiers #24) According to Pere Daniel the Dragoon corp. got its origins under the reign of Henry II, with the mounted arquebusiers, created in 1554. Those were mostly small units of infantrymen, traveling on horses and firing when dismounted.

The nickname dragoon actually appeared later, under the reign of Henri III, and designates as well mounted arquebusiers, carabiniers, and musketeers.

In this book, you will discover the magnificent uniforms of those cavalrymen, from the first XVIIth century wars, to the battles led by Louis XV's generals.

Illustrated with 66 plates -- 200 horsemen and 60 flags.1 vol, 80 pgs 2014 FRANCE, HISTOIRE & COLLECTIONS
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1-205872 Letrun, Ludovic FRENCH DRAGOONS: Volume 2: 1669-1749 (Officers and Soldiers #25) In this second half of the 18th century, military tactics changed, going from static siege tactics to rapid maneuvers, giving the cavalry a predominant role again on the field of battle. The changes in uniform, organization and tactics of the Dragoon regiments evolved over three periods. The main corps gradually joined with the cavalry, becoming a key element in the new strategy of movement.

The first period, included ordinances from 1750 and 1757, and mainly improved the troop's comfort. The second period of change reorganized and unified the corps. Finally the last period provided the republic with the most modern corps and army in the world.

Illustrated with 66 plates -- 200 horsemen and 60 flags.1 vol, 90 pgs 2015 FRANCE, HISTOIRE & COLLECTIONS
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1-202690 Lobdell. Jared C. ACTION AT THE GALUDOGHSON: December 14, 1742 Colonel James Patton, Captain John McDowell and the First Battle with the Indians in the Valley of Virginia with an Appendix Containing Early Accounts of the Battle. This book was assembled unpublished papers of Lyman Draper (1815-1891) former secretary of the State Historical Society of Wisconsin. This book combines Draper's even-handed account of this important first engagement with transcripts of the original sources from which he drew upon to create his account. We learn the settlers' version from the letters of Colonel James Patton and Samuel McDowell, and articles in the Pennsylvania Gazette. The Indians' case is well expressed by the Conrad Weiser report to the Provincial Council of Pennsylvania1 vol, 64 pgs 2005 US, HERITAGE BOOKS
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1-666132 Lopez, Ignacio THE SPANISH ARMY AFTER THE WAR OF SUCCESSION (I): Sardinia (1717) and Scotland (Glen Shiel 1719) Covers the Spanish Army of the 18th Century after the war of succession to the Spanish Crown, including the battles of Francavilla, Velletri, and Milazzo. Bourbon reforms modeled a new army, with new denominations, symbols, and emblems. Includes historical context, organization, and development of Spanish units and their uniforms as well as their use in combat.1 vol, 118 pgs 2019 SPAIN, ALMENA
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1-213270 Louth, Warwick THE ARTE MILITAIRE: The Application Of 17th Century Military Manuals To Conflict Archaeology Using examples taken from recent investigations at sites such as Edgehill, Lutzen, and Lostwithiel, this book examines to what extent individual drill can be identified in the archaeological record and prove to what level and extent this can be applied to predictive modeling of artifact collections on battlefields - thus providing depth to the archaeological study of fields of conflict.

Like investigations on the Little Bighorn battlefield, through use of wear analysis of the material remains of conflict, we can effectively tell the nuances of individual drill, practice, and movement of people across a landscape; their drill actively mirroring subtleties in our understanding of interpretation.

This work also attempts to investigate the subject of whether such manuals can also be used to dictate the survivability of 17th century fortifications -- often within urban landscapes devoid of their civil war origins, as can be seen at Alton and Basing House.

Includes 50 B&W illustrations, diagrams and maps.1 vol, 148 pgs 2017 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-47820 MacDonnell, Hector WILD GEESE OF THE ANTRIM MacDONNELLS, THE Details of the Irish exile between 1615 and 1820,covers the family in the Spanish Netherlands,France & Spain, here is story of Irish Jacobites& their battles, chpt notes/biblio, index.1 vol, 224 pgs 1996 DUBLIN, IRISH ACADEMIC
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2-65640 Malcomson, Robert WARSHIPS OF THE GREAT LAKES 10x12, 100+ illust highlight this look at the'fresh water navies' of America, England & France1 vol, 192 pgs 2004 EDISON, BOOK SALES INC
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1-236520 McIntyre, James R FORGING THE LIGHTS: The Development of the British Light Infantry, Continental and North American Influences, 1740-1782 This updated edition examines the development of light infantry in North America from their antecedents in the Hungarian irregular troops to the plains of North America where tactics were learned, forgotten, and renewed in the burgeoning Continental forces. This volume not only contains the history of light infantry, but some valuable documents that were used in its growth as a military formation.1 vol, 115 pgs 2023 US, WINGED HUSSAR PUBLISHING
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1-217360 Megorsky, Boris THE RUSSIAN ARMY IN THE GREAT NORTHERN WAR 1700-21: Organisation, Materiel, Training and Combat Experience, Uniforms Describes the armed forces of Peter the Great in its entirety, and covers in depth old Russian troops and irregulars, as well as Peter's new standing army (guards, infantry, dragoons, elite units and artillery) and his brand-new force (the navy, with sailing ships and galleys, and marines).

Besides the staffing, organization and development of troops, the book gives detailed account of uniforms, weapons and other materiel (both conventional and unusual). Training is described using drill manuals and tactical instructions of the period, and fighting methods actually performed on the battlefield are described - based on first-hand accounts and period observations from Russian, Swedish and impartial sources. Pitched battles that often predominate in descriptions of early-18th century warfare are given their due in the book; however, linear tactics on the field were not the only - nor even the main - type of actions during the Great Northern War, so the author goes into details of the sieges, small war actions and riverine, lake and naval combats. Includes 32 color plates, 30 b/w illustrations, and maps.

The author brings up materials that were unavailable to English-speaking readers and scholars so far, including the most recent works of other Russian scholars who specialize in various aspects of the Petrine military history. Includes numerous contemporary prints and paintings, photos of artifacts and recreated uniform kits, as well as specially commissioned artwork.1 vol, 270 pgs 2018 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-218940 Megorsky, Boris PETER THE GREAT'S REVENGE: The Russian Siege of Narva in 1704 Narva and Ivangorod - the two fortresses on both sides of Narova River - comprise a nowadays unique fortification ensemble that has gone through many historical periods of the Baltic region. Narva gained world fame after two battles in early 1700s during the epic struggle between the Kingdom of Sweden and an alliance of northern powers sponsored by Tsar Peter the Great of Russia in the Great Northern War 1700-1721. First attacked in 1700, its Vauban style bastions were saved by a daring strike on the besieging Russians given by young King Charles XII who came to relieve the town. Four years later Narva saw another full scale three-months-long siege packed with sallies, bombardments, trench combat and peaked by general storm - something rare in a period when governors preferred to surrender before assault.

Military campaigns in the Baroque age across Europe were far more fortress-oriented - field battles were few while sieges were many. Even then, Narva's two sieges are extraordinary as they provide samples of nearly all possible siege tactics typical to the period but rarely applied to one and the same town. Telling the story of these 1700 and 1704 events thus gives us a chance to speak about the mechanism of fortification warfare, about everyday life of the besieger and the besieged, about morale, military customs of that time, and about broader context of the resolute struggle between Tsar Peter and King Charles.

While writing about Narva's sieges there are a number of plots to be covered. Lines of circumvallation - their perception in contemporary military thought and their use and fate in the 1700 campaign. Besiegers strive to obtain information via deserters and captives and the most unusual way to do so - a trick or stratagem, with the staging of a mock battle between Russian greencoats and bluecoats pretending to be Swedish relief force. Artillery was probably the most important arm to any siege and it is worth looking into such matters like technology of breaching the walls, use of bombardment against the town buildings, or addiction to a specialty weapon - hand mortars. Work and life in trenches under fire was typical experience to soldiers of the time. Sallies made by the garrison attempted to slow down their foe's work, with varying success. Communication between the besieging army commander and governor is explored, along with the special role in it of drummers and trumpeters.

When it comes to the final and rare stage of the siege - the general storm - aspects to be researched include the way assault columns were composed, controversy on selecting hour of attack, the amazing size of scaling ladders, and the behavior of troops prior to and during the action. The inevitable consequence of a storm, the plundering of the town, raises question about period military laws on this subject. In conclusion the text will conclude with the further story of the town and the fate of several high and low ranking personalities - it will too give additional info on how war was waged in those years.

The book is based on day-to-day journals, relations, personal accounts, and correspondence from Russian, Swedish and impartial sources - both published and archival. The book is accompanied with numerous contemporary illustrations - prints depicting specifically Russian and Swedish military scenes as well as engravings from various European sources that visualize typical scenes of siege warfare - and artworks by modern artists.1 vol, 270 pgs 2019 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-236630 Niechwiej, Adam BATTLE OF RALAWICE: 1794 (Wargame) Second edition. Depicts the most important battle of Kosciuszko's Uprising. The Polish victory spread patriotic enthusiasm on the whole Commonwealth. If the Russian army had won the battle, the uprising would have suppressed at the beginning. Game mechanic is based on random activation of formations and the order of firefights. Rules have been unified with other games showing battles of Kosciuszko's Uprising - Szczekociny 1794 and Maciejowice 1794.

Scale:
* One counter of infantry represents company
* One counter of cavalry represents squadron
* One counter of artillery represents from 2 to 8 guns
* One game turn corresponds to 15 minutes
* One hex shows 100 meters of terrain
* Playing time: 4 to 8 hours
* Two players

Contents:
* Board 48x68 cm
* 216 die-cut counters
* Rulebook (12 pages)
* One 10-sided die1 vol, 0 pgs 2020 POLAND, STRATEGEMATA
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1-230410 Niemeyer, Joachim and Ortenburgh, George THE HANOVERIAN ARMY DURING THE SEVEN YEARS WAR Oversized at 8x11.5 inches. Cointains 30+ color plates and many more b/w plates and drawings detailing the history and uniforms of the cavalry, infantry, artillery, and other troops of the Hannovian Army from 1780 to 1803.1 vol, 90 pgs 1977 DENMARK, BENT CARLSENS
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1-10380 Nosworthy, Brent ANATOMY OF VICTORY, THE: Battle Tactics 1689-1763 An exhaustive study of how warfare was conducted on the 18th century battlefield, maps, 28 pages of formation changes/maneuvers, index, biblio. SCARCE BOOK that's out of print. 1 vol, 395 pgs 1992 NY, HIPPOCRENE BOOKS, INC
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2-71841 Nosworthy, Brent FRENCH DRILL BOOKLET, THE:circa 1703-1727 Packed with b/w drawings/figs depicting the maneuvers for both infantry and cavalry, this is research that the author has expanded on since publishing his ANATOMY OF VICTORY book, biblio.1 vol, 60 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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2-71842 Nosworthy, Brent BRITISH DRILL BOOKLET, THE:circa 1703-1753 Packed with b/w drawings/figs depicting themanoeuvres for both infantry and cavalry, this isresearch that the author has expanded on sincepublishing his ANTATOMY OF VICTORY book, biblio.1 vol, 52 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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2-71850 Nosworthy, Brent FRENCH CAVALRY ORGANIZATION 1733-1763 Charts, tables and unit formation drawings, notes1 vol, 32 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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2-71860 Nosworthy, Brent FRENCH TROUPES LEGERES ORGANIZATION 1680-1763 Charts, tables and unit formation drawings, notes1 vol, 80 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-73370 Nosworthy, Brent Nosworthy's Tactical Studies FRENCH INFANTRY ORGANIZATIONS 1727-1763 Organization of the French & Foreign Regiments in French service for 1730, 1740, 1749, 1755, 1762, also list of the actual Regiments.1 vol, 88 pgs 2004 CANADA, AD SIGNAL PUBS
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1-191500 Oates, Jonathan SWEET WILLIAM OR THE BUTCHER? Duke of Cumberland A dispassionate look at his behavior during 1745 at Culloden. B/w maps/illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 224 pgs 2008 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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1-216110 Oates, Jonathan CRUCIBLE OF THE JACOBITE '15: The Battle of Sheriffmuir 1715 Just over three centuries ago, there was a major battle in Scotland that was to decide the fate of the newly established -- and bitterly contested -- union of England and Scotland. On one hand there was a numerically superior army, trained and armed but officered by men of varying experience.

Facing them was a small, but better experienced and officered British Army. Both armies; one entirely Scottish and the other a mixture of Scots, English and Irish were led by Scottish noblemen. Victory to either side meant control of the gateway from the Highlands to the Lowlands and then England, where the political prize awaited.

The battle's importance can only be appreciated by an examination of its context, in what happened in the campaign before the crucial clash of arms and in the months that followed it. Furthermore, an examination of the officers and men who made up the two armies is made in order to evaluate the human material without which there would have been no battle. Although the book covers the campaigning in the decisive theater of central Scotland, it does not neglect the wider strategic concerns of both the Jacobite court and the British government, nor the international aspects of the rising.

Includes b&w illustrations and maps.1 vol, 288 pgs 2018 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-221930 Oates, Jonathan THE LAST SPANISH ARMADA: Britain and the War of the Quadruple Alliance 1718-1720 Overshadowed by the better known Spanish Armada of 1588, three centuries ago, the final Spanish Armada set sail against England and Scotland. This little known invasion is often treated as part of the little known Jacobite campaign of 1719. However, this invasion and the subsequent campaign in Scotland were part of the virtually unknown War of the Quadruple Alliance. Includes 20 black and white illustrations and maps.

Studies war and diplomacy involving several of the European powers, with fighting on the high seas, in Scotland, Spain, Sardinia, and Sicily. It is a tale of a once great power taking advantage of apparently favorable international circumstances to regain parts of its lost empire. Success seemed possible, but the fortunes of war were fluctuating and luck only went so far. Eventually, the realities of military power reasserted themselves with bloody results.

The emphasis is on Britain's naval, diplomatic and military efforts, whilst not neglecting those of its allies and enemies, both abroad and at home. It draws on a variety of little or unused primary sources held at the National Archives and elsewhere and boasts a cast of interesting and unusual characters.1 vol, 184 pgs 2019 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-222280 Oates, Jonathan BATTLES OF THE JACOBITE REBELLIONS: Killiecrankie to Culloden Comprehensive military account of the campaigns in their entirety for over 50 years. The Jacobites posed a serious threat to the governments of William and Mary, Queen Anne and George I and II. But they were unable to follow up their victories at Killiecrankie, Prestonpans, and Falkirk, and the overwhelming defeat suffered by Bonnie Prince Charlie's army when it confronted the Duke of Cumberland's forces at Culloden in 1746 was decisive.

The author uses vivid eyewitness testimony and contemporary sources, as well as the latest archaeological evidence, to trace the course of the conflict, and offers an absorbing insight into the makeup of the opposing sides, their leadership, their troops and the strategy and tactics they employed. His distinctive approach gives the reader a long perspective on a conflict which is often viewed more narrowly in terms of famous episodes and the careers of the leading men.1 vol, 336 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-226630 Oates, Jonathan THE SIEGES OF THE '45: Siege Warfare during the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745-1746 There were more sieges than battles during the 1745-1746 Jacobite campaign in Scotland and England. Siege warfare was more common than set piece battles in Europe at this time and the '45 was no exception. There were two sieges of both Ruthven Barracks and of Carlisle, whilst the castles at Edinburgh, Blair Atholl, and Stirling were also besieged, as were the more recently-built Forts Augustus, George, and William.

The government, noting the threat passed by some of the Highland clans and their allies, built a number of new forts in the Highlands from 1690 and especially after 1716 in order to contain this danger. In theory the Jacobites, with their lack of heavy artillery (save at Stirling) should have been unable to take any of these old or new garrisoned fortresses. Yet in several cases they were able to do so and the results of these sieges was never guaranteed. Conversely the British Army was forced to undertake its last siege against a fortress on British soil.

Examines and analyzes eight sieges in 1745-1746, the history and strength of the fortress or walled town, its garrison, and the strength of the attackers, along with the artillery employed by both sides. 1 vol, 224 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-217340 Oliphant, John JOHN FORBES: Scotland, Flanders and the Seven Years' War, 1707-1759 In November 1758 Brigadier General John Forbes's army expelled the French army from Fort Duquesne at the forks of the Ohio River. Over seven months Forbes had co-ordinated three obstructive and competitive colonies, managed Indian diplomacy, and cut a road through over a hundred miles of mountain and forest. This is the first full biography of Forbes, which traces his rise from surgeon in the Scots Greys to distinguished service in War of the Austrian Succession before his 1757 posting to North America. 1 vol, 204 pgs 2016 UK, CONTINUUM PUBLISHING
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1-217881 Pagan, Marco BETWEEN SCYLLA AND CHARYBDIS: Volume 1: Staff and Cavalry - The Army of Elector Frederick August II of Saxony, 1733-1763. During the 18th Century, the Electorate of Saxony was a rich state of the Holy Roman Empire. Northern Saxony was one of most fertile parts of Germany, though fertility diminishes toward Ore Mountains of the south where Saxony long had important mineral production. The House of Wettin ruled Saxony since 1429. Between 1697 and 1763, the Electors of Saxony were also elected Kings of Poland. The Elector Frederick August I (12 May 1670-1 February 1733), also known as 'Sun King' of Saxony, was elected King of Poland with the support of Austria and the help of Russia when the former King Stanislaw I Leszczynski, supported by France, was forced to flee after the Swedish defeat of Poltava in 1709.

The Elector married Maria Josepha, sister of the Emperor Charles VI of Austria. The Emperor, having no male heirs was obsessed with the partition of the vast Imperial territories after his death. He issued on 19 April, 1713, an edict to ensure that the Habsburg hereditary possession could be inherited by a daughter, the Pragmatic Sanction. Frederick August I recognized the edict. When Frederick August died in 1733, Leszczynski, the archenemy of the House of Wettin, with the support of France and Spain, contested the election of Frederick August II of Saxony as King of Poland. This led to the War of the Polish Succession.

Volume I of this work deals with the Saxon army of the years 1730-1763. The campaigns, the commanders, the guards mounted units, and the line cavalry units of this overshadowed army are treated. Lavishly illustrated by Franco Saudelli, the volume shows the elegance of the Saxon army and particularly an army misjudged by Frederick II of Prussia as 'weak.' Includes eight-page color section, 5 b/w maps, 2 b/w illustrations, and 2 tables.1 vol, 111 pgs 2018 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-217882 Pagan, Marco BETWEEN SCYLLA AND CHARYBDIS: Volume 2: Infantry and Artillery - The Army of Elector Frederick August II of Saxony 1733-1763 Volume II of this work deals with the Saxon army of the years 1730-1763, detailing the uniforms and service of the infantry and artillery. Lavishly illustrated by Franco Saudelli, the volume shows the elegance of the Saxon army and particularly an army misjudged by Frederick II of Prussia as weak. Includes eight pages of color figures, 15 b/w illustrations, and many tables.

During the 18th Century, the Electorate of Saxony was a rich state of the Holy Roman Empire. Northern Saxony was one of most fertile parts of Germany, though fertility diminishes toward the Ore Mountains of the south where Saxony long had important mineral production. The House of Wettin ruled Saxony since 1429. Between 1697 and 1763, the Electors of Saxony were also elected Kings of Poland. The Elector Frederick August I (12 May 1670-1 February 1733), also known as 'Sun King' of Saxony, was elected King of Poland with the support of Austria and the help of Russia.

The Elector married Maria Josepha, sister of the Emperor Charles VI of Austria. The Emperor, having no male heirs was obsessed with the partition of the vast Imperial territories after his death. He issued on 19 April, 1713, an edict to ensure that the Habsburg hereditary possession could be inherited by a daughter, the Pragmatic Sanction.

In 1741, Saxony reneged on the Pragmatic Sanction and sided with France, Bavaria, and Prussia when Frederick II of Prussia invaded Silesia after the death of Emperor Charles VI. The Saxons fought against Maria Theresia's Austrian army during the First Silesian War, occupied Prague and campaigned in both Bohemia and Moravia. Thereafter, Prussia signed a unilateral peace with Austria. Saxony signed a separate cease-fire and France was left alone. Years of armed peace followed until the Second Silesian War. During the war, Saxony sided with Austria. The Prussian army crossed the border and invaded Saxony. The Saxon army was badly defeated at Kesseldorf on 15 December, 1745. The Second Silesian War was over.

Peace once again reigned in Europe until 1756 when France changed alliances. Frederick II of Prussia launched another preventive war and invaded Saxony. Caught totally unprepared, the Saxon army retired to Pirna where it was surrounded by an overwhelming Prussian force. With no food, the Saxon army was forced to lay down its arms and surrender unconditionally. The prisoners were incorporated into the Prussian army. A massive desertion followed and soon a Saxon Corps was formed in Bohemia. The Saxon Auxiliary Corps of 10,000 men was transferred to French service and fought until the end of the Seven Years War. It was repatriated in 1763.1 vol, 148 pgs 2019 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-67290 Parkman, Francis edited by John Tebbel BATTLE FOR NORTH AMERICA Originally published in 1889 in 13 volumes, this brilliant, unequalled work by the most famous American historian of the age has now been skillfully edited into a single edition. The wonderfully readable result retains its sharp focus and wonderfully graceful style, while eliminating repetitions and archaic phrases. Playing out in the dramatic account is the struggle for a continent, and the brilliant men who dominated the conflict: Champlain, La Salle, Washington, Howe, and others. By ousting the French from the land, the British unwittingly set the stage for their own later defeat.1 vol, 775 pgs 2001 LONDON, PHOENIX PRESS
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1-12230 Penhallow, Samuel edited by Edward Wheelock HISTORY OF THE INDIAN WARS Facsimile reprint of the 1726 edition. History of early colonial conflict with the Indians 1703-1723 in New England. Notes, index.1 vol, 208 pgs 1973 MA, CORNER HOUSE PUBLICAT
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1-235410 Pichat, Henry MAURICE DE SAXE'S 1745 CAMPAIGN IN BELGIUM This account of Saxe's campaign was originally published in France in 1909 and is now translated by George Nafziger. Features actions at Ghent, Ostend, and most famously Fontenoy as part of the War of Austrian Succession. Provides a detailed, but concise history of the campaign with maps, lists of troops, and images of prominent persons in the campaign.1 vol, 256 pgs 2022 US, WINGED HUSSAR PUBLISHING
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1-81860 Plank, Geoffrey REBELLION AND SAVAGERY An analysis of the Jacobite Rising of 1745 and the profound effect it had on the British Empire; the Duke Of Cumberland used the Army as an instrument to expand British Imperialism, notes/biblio/index.1 vol, 259 pgs 2005 PHILADELPHIA, UNIV OF PA
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1-199720 Pollard, Tony (editor) CULLODEN: The History and Archaeology of the Last Clan Battle Leading historians and archaeologists reconsider every aspect of the 16 April 1746 battle. They examine the latest historical and archaeological evidence, question every assumption, and rewrite the story of the campaign in vivid detail. This is the first time that such a distinguished team of experts has focused on a single British battle. The result is a seminal study of the subject, and it is a landmark publication of battlefield archaeology. 6 x 9, color and b/w illustrations.1 vol, 288 pgs 2012 UK, Pen and Sword
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1-203660 Raspe, Gabriel THE POLISH ARMY IN 1775 Gabriel Raspe published a book in the 1780's on the Polish-Lithuanian Army of 1775 illustrating the various units and detailing their organization. The army illustrated in this book existed between the First Partition of Poland and the one that fought against the Russians prior to the Second Partition. It provides a valuable link between the pre-partition Commonwealth Army and the troops that fought in defense of the Constitution of 1791. Full color with 75 plates. This book
has never been reprinted in over 200 years.1 vol, 178 pgs 2013 US, WINGED HUSSAR PUBLISHING
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1-80190 Rea, Robert R. MAJOR ROBERT FARMAR OF MOBILE An engaging bio, Farmar served in various wars from Jenkin's Ear to Fontenoy thru the SYW to the capture of Havana, excellent first hand accounts, b/w illust, index.1 vol, 200 pgs 2005 US, UNIVERISTY OF ALABAMA
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1-206030 Reid, Stuart Wargaming with Jacobites 1745 The Jacobite Rising of 1745 offers a widely varied portfolio of very playable actions ranging from small unit skirmishes up to larger battles involving several brigades on either side - and the purpose of this handbook is not to lay out a prescribed set of rules for Highland warfare but to highlight the salient features of the armies involved and more importantly how the battles were actually fought, in order that existing preferred sets of rules can be adapted according to personal taste. As will soon be apparent although the Jacobites present a colourful and exciting alternative to more familiar 18th century armies, their organisation and fighting methods were not so very different from that of some of their contemporaries and recreating both armies and battles are surprisingly straightforward.1 vol, 96 pgs 2014 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-206660 Reid, Stuart SHERIFFMUIR 1715 Sheriffmuir 1715 is the military history of a doomed Jacobite rising in Scotland, which enjoyed far more public support and arguably far more chance of success than Bonnie Prince Charlie's attempt 30 years later. Unlike the '45, the uprising which culminated in the brutal battle of Sheriffmuir was very much a Scottish affair, fought without either French troops or assistance, and unashamedly aimed at reversing the hated Union with England and reasserting Scotland's independence.
1 vol, 256 pgs 2014UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-212510 Reid, Stuart THE BATTLE OF MINDEN 1759: The Miraculous Victory of the Seven Years War The fighting in Europe during the Seven Years War hung in the balance. After initial successes, the Austro-French forces were driven back across the Rhine. With the opposing sides reinforcing their armies, the campaign of 1759 was going to prove decisive.

Britain and her German allies met the French at Minden in Germany. Due to a misunderstanding of orders, the British infantry actually attacked and dispersed the French cavalry. That action is still commemorated on 1 August each year with the wearing of roses by the infantry and artillery regiments -- whose predecessors picked flowers and put them in their coats as they passed through German gardens on the way to battle.

By contrast, Lord Sackville, who commanded the British cavalry, was accused of ignoring orders to charge the retreating French -- which could have turned defeat into rout. He was court-martialed and cashiered.

The victory at Minden was just one in a number of British successes that year against French forces and overseas territories. This led to 1759 being described by the British as the Annus Mirabilis - the year of miracles.1 vol, 240 pgs 2016 UK, PEN & SWORD
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2-212510 Reid, Stuart THE BATTLE OF MINDEN 1759: The Miraculous Victory of the Seven Years War The fighting in Europe during the Seven Years War hung in the balance. After initial successes, the Austro-French forces were driven back across the Rhine. With the opposing sides reinforcing their armies, the campaign of 1759 was going to prove decisive.

Britain and her German allies met the French at Minden in Germany. Due to a misunderstanding of orders, the British infantry actually attacked and dispersed the French cavalry. That action is still commemorated on 1 August each year with the wearing of roses by the infantry and artillery regiments -- whose predecessors picked flowers and put them in their coats as they passed through German gardens on the way to battle.

By contrast, Lord Sackville, who commanded the British cavalry, was accused of ignoring orders to charge the retreating French -- which could have turned defeat into rout. He was court-martialed and cashiered.

The victory at Minden was just one in a number of British successes that year against French forces and overseas territories. This led to 1759 being described by the British as the Annus Mirabilis - the year of miracles.1 vol, 240 pgs 2016 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-231370 Reid, Stuart LIKE TROOPS OF HUNGARY WOLVES: The Battle of Culloden 16 April 1746 Updated edition of his previous works. Large-format hardback is well illustrated -- including color uniform plates by Dave Gallagher. Takes into account the latest archaeological work on the Culloden battlefield.1 vol, 0 pgs 2022 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-235900 Reid, Stuart HIGHLAND ARMY AT CULLODEN Well illustrated with color uniform and flag plates. The latest research into the organization, dress, equipment and flags by the acknowledged expert in Scottish 17th and 18th century military history.1 vol, 154 pgs 2023 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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2-41420 Reid, Stuart 1745 A MILITARY HISTORY OF THE LAST JACOBITE REBEL In this book both the English & Highlander armies are examined, as well as the battles of Fallkirk,Carlisle, Sterling, Culloden, and the campaign in the Forth valley, b/w illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 264 pgs 1996 NY, SARPEDON PUBLISHERS
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1-84251 Reid, Stuart CUMBERLAND'S ARMY:The British Army at Culloden (8) color pages of uniforms, b/w illust/drawings and maps, o/b's, casualty lists, first hand accounts.1 vol, 80 pgs 2006 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-234991 Shamenkov, Sergey CHARLES XII's KAROLINERS VOLUME 1: The Swedish Infantry & Artillery of the Great Northern War 1700-1721 Examines the evolution and changes in Swedish infantry and artillery uniforms during the Great Northern War. Reconstructs in detail the appearance of infantry and artillery officers, NCOs, and privates at the time of Charles XII, drawing on a number of studies and articles, and based on extant artifacts, and written and iconographic documents that have survived to our time.

Illustrates major and minor changes in the cut, style, and adornments of the uniforms of infantry and artillery officers, NCOs, and privates that occurred shortly before or during the war. It also provides detailed insights into the differences between the Carolean uniforms of the older model of 1687, which served as the basis for later modifications, and the younger model of 1706, as well as into different variations in transitional models existing between the two.

Also studies the different variations of headgear used by Swedish officers, NCOs, and privates, with a particular focus on grenadier caps, and examines soldiers' accouterments and dress. The uniforms and insignia of Swedish infantry and artillery officers are described in a separate section. Includes 33 b/w ills, 9 b/w photos, 61 color illustrations, and 55 color photos.

Along with published sources, this book also relies on little-known or previously unpublished documents. The text is accompanied with photos of surviving uniforms, archaeological finds and period artworks, and is richly illustrated with the author's graphic reconstructions of period uniforms.

A full-color section is dedicated to the author's own plates, which show officers, NCOs, and privates of Charles XII's army during the Great Northern War. These eye-catching graphic reconstructions with detailed descriptions will be helpful for historians, artists, reenactors, and filmmakers. They will also be invaluable to those who are fond of historical figurines and to those who create their own tabletop armies to play out historical battles.1 vol, 152 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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2-218220 Stansfield, Stewart EARLY MODERN SYSTEMS OF COMMAND: Queen Anne's Generals, Staff Officers and the Direction of Allied Warfare in the Low Countries and Germany, 1702-1711 Softcover. Includes 13 color and b/w illustrations, two maps, and nine tables.

The Anglophone history of the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-14) in the Low Countries is dominated by military biographies of John Churchill, first Duke of Marlborough (1650-1722), and studies of the battles he fought. Yet while Marlborough exercised a profound influence as a statesman and general-operating as he did in a less flexible paradigm that could emphasize high-level actors at the expense of their subordinates-he did not direct his forces, or liaise with those of his allies, alone.

Throughout the conflict, Marlborough was variously aided, abetted, and disrupted by a number of general and staff officers. These officers provided the mechanism by which supra-regimental command was effected. While these individuals possessed military dignity according to their rank and station, their real authority in the army was in no small part drawn from the powers and duties delegated to them by the commander-in-chief, or assumed upon their own initiative. Clear chains of command in the modern form did not exist.

Such officers functioned not only as vital elements in their own army, but within the broader context of confederate warfare as a whole. They came from diverse backgrounds and possessed varying political affiliations, aspirations, and notions of duty. Their careers were governed as much by patronage and preference as any personal merit. A burgeoning sense of military duty was complicated by prejudice and the boundary between public and private endeavor was indistinct. Some officers gained wealth and financial security in the course of the war; others were ruined by the intrigues of themselves and others.

Early Modern Systems of Command explores the lives these individuals led on campaign and the nature of the apparatus of command they formed. Drawing upon a wealth of primary material-including sources hitherto unstudied-it examines topics as diverse as corruption, logistics, military justice and intelligence-gathering. Investigating not only the degree to which all actors, from the commander-in-chief down to his subordinate officers, were active in the decision-making processes of the campaign, but also the extent to which they contributed to the ongoing process of British and European military development.1 vol, 318 pgs 2018 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-191190 Summerfield, Dr. Stephen SAXON ARTILLERY 1733-1827 Development and use of artillery from before the Seven Years War to the end of the Napoleonic era. Lots of color uniform details and drawings of the guns and caissons.1 vol, 216 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-200030 Summerfield, Dr. Stephen PRUSSIAN MUSKETEER REGIMENTS OF THE WAR OF AUSTRIAN SUCCESSION AND THE SEVEN YEARS WAR: UNIFORMS, ORGANISATION AND EQUIPMENT This new, comprehensive study of the Musketeer Regiments (Grenadier, Fusilier, and Garrison Regiments will be dealt with separately) of the army of Frederick the Great reflects Frederick's own grading of his troops. It combines sources -- from the earliest available to the most recent studies -- to detail every regiment's campaign history, organization, uniforms, flags, and equipment.

Lavishly illustrated, the book contains 800 color drawings, including over 320 contemporary illustrations from Accurate (1759), Stammliste (1762), and Etat Militaire (1770) and later schematics drawn from Hans Bleckwenn, Eduard Bolz, and Hans Brauer. Depicted are 120 Leibfahne and Kompaniefahne flags including 40 M1713 flags used during the War of Austrian Succession. The 330 illustrations of uniforms and equipment include 170 drawings from the 1755 Lace Book. There are also nine maps, 20 orders of battle, and 18 tables.1 vol, 272 pgs 2004 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-206140 Summerfield, Dr. Stephen PRUSSIAN FUSILIERS REGIMENTS OF THE WAR OF AUSTRIAN SUCCESSION AND THE SEVEN YEARS WAR: UNIFORMS, ORGANISATION AND EQUIPMENT Following Stephen's acclaimed study of Prussian Musketeer uniforms (now out of print awaiting a revised edition) he turns his attention to the stunning uniforms used by the Fusilier regiments, the regiments being classified by the system devised by Hans Bleckwenn. This is the most detailed study to date, meticulously researched to provide a full service history for each regiment plus the most detailed study of their uniform, the fusilier caps, officer's uniforms & lace, musicians uniforms & flags. Essential, terrific. 1 vol, 224 pgs 2014 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-227201 Sutton, Paul THE ANGLO-SPANISH WAR 1655-1660 Volume 1: The War in the West Indies In 1655 Oliver Cromwell, England's Lord Protector, sent a fleet to attack and seize Spanish possessions in South America. The English was flexing its muscles on the international stage and for political, religious and commercial reasons chose to attacked a weakened Spain in the West Indies believing it a soft target. In late 1654 possibly the largest military force to date ever to leave English shores set sail from Portsmouth under the command of General Robert Venables and Admiral William Penn. 18-20 color ills

This book describes the reasons for war with Spain, the army and fleet assembled at Cromwell's bidding and its objective. The attack on Hispaniola in April 1655 will be explained in detail along with the reasons for its failure as will the occupation of Jamaica as will the beginnings of the Spanish war of resistance. A subsequent volume will recount the war on Jamaica from the end of 1655 until 1660.

This work draws upon extensive primary source material from England and Spain as well as the copious amounts of letters and narratives of soldiers and sailors present, from both sides.
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1-230040 Thomas, R.N.W. NO WANT OF COURAGE: The British Army in Flanders, 1793-1795 Provides considerable detail on the administrative structures necessary for the daily functioning of an army on campaign. Integral to this were the men engaged in staff positions, the commissariat and the medical departments, their suitability, how they were appointed, and their day-to-day responsibilities. Includes 11 b/w illustrations, 16 color illustrations, four maps, and 47 tables.

The internal organization of the British Army's fighting units is often taken for granted, but the start of any war during the 18th century inevitably led to rapid expansion and major developments in recruiting methods. As the proportion of recruits increased, unit cohesion and experience declined for both officers and men, affecting discipline, operational capability, and health; all factors which tend to be overlooked in standard campaign narratives. A key component of the fighting troops in Flanders were the Ordnance units, comprising the artillery and engineers, which are often neglected but so critical in providing firepower support and technical expertise. Similarly forgotten are the considerable numbers of women and children who officially accompanied forces in the field, all of whom came under military discipline and received their subsistence from the army. Their numbers, the roles they fulfilled and their experiences in Flanders are discussed in detail.

Underpinning the entire administrative structure of the army on campaign was its relationship with corresponding organizations at home. Performance in the field was heavily dependent on the effectiveness of working relationships on both sides. Structures evolved throughout the eighteenth century, becoming gradually more formalized with increased definition of the duties performed in each role, a process that was to continue until the defeat of Napoleon in 1815. The Flanders campaign represented a key point in this evolutionary process at the start of the French Wars.1 vol, 330 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-196600 Tonsetic, Robert L. 1781: The Decisive Year of the Revolutionary War 1781 was a year of battles, with Cowpens, Guilford Courthouse, and Yorktown among others. This book provides a detailed analysis of the key battles and campaigns of 1781, supported by numerous eyewitness accounts from privates to generals in the American, French, and British armies. He also describes the diplomatic efforts underway in Europe during 1781, as well as the Continental Congress's actions to resolve the immense financial, supply, and personnel problems involved in maintaining an effective fighting army in the field. 16 pages of illustrations.1 vol, 288 pgs 2011 US, CASEMATE
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1-203420 Urban, William BAYONETS AND SCIMITARS: Arms, Armies and Mercenaries 1700-1789 The 18th century marked a period of significant economic, political, and technological upheaval, which led to the American and French revolutions, and was to ultimately pave the way for Europe's domination of much of the world during the 19th century.

The wars and political maneuvering of Frederick the Great and Catherine the Great transformed Prussia and Russia into major players in European politics. France, the richest nation in the West; survived losing successive wars, then bankrupted itself assisting the Americans in an unnecessary war of revenge. Britain became the model of economic and financial efficiency and made itself supreme in North America, the Caribbean, and in India, only to face such financial troubles that its leaders antagonized its colonial subjects in America.

This new book traces the evolution of war making throughout this turbulent period - the politics, the weaponry, the organization of armies, and the transformation of mercenaries into professionals. 1 vol, 256 pgs 2013 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-230981 von Hordt, Count THE ADVENTURES OF A FREIKORPS COMMANDER: Memoirs of Frederick the Great's Swedish Adventurer - Volume 1: 1697-1746 Facsimile of the 1806 edition but with new 18pp.introduction by Stephen Summerfield. Includes 6 maps and additional illustrations in text.

General De Hordt will be familiar to many because of his famous Freikorps Regiment. His story, as elaborated in his extraordinarily rare memoir, is a uniquely readable personal study of his life and times. It is rich with diplomacy at the highest level (De Hordt was well known at the courts of Sweden, Prussia and Russia) as well as remarkable insights into campaigning in the field. He left Sweden to join Dutch service in 1744; under the Duke of Cumberland he fought in the Fontenoy Campaign, then the Low Countries against Marshal De Saxe; after a short retirement he fled Sweden after a failed palace coup and accepted service under Frederick the Great -- forming his famous regiment. In 1758 he was taken prisoner by Cossacks and confined in the Peter-Paul Fortress until released by Tsar Peter III. His ended his career as a valuable companion for Prince Henry of Prussia on his missions abroad. Please note this is a facsimile of the original text.1 vol, 272 pgs 2022 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-230982 von Hordt, Count THE ADVENTURES OF A FREIKORPS COMMANDER: Memoirs of Frederick the Great's Swedish Adventurer - Volume 2: 1747-1762 Facsimile of the 1806 edition but with new 18pp.introduction by Stephen Summerfield. Includes 6 maps and additional illustrations in text.

General De Hordt will be familiar to many because of his famous Freikorps Regiment. His story, as elaborated in his extraordinarily rare memoir, is a uniquely readable personal study of his life and times. It is rich with diplomacy at the highest level (De Hordt was well known at the courts of Sweden, Prussia and Russia) as well as remarkable insights into campaigning in the field. He left Sweden to join Dutch service in 1744; under the Duke of Cumberland he fought in the Fontenoy Campaign, then the Low Countries against Marshal De Saxe; after a short retirement he fled Sweden after a failed palace coup and accepted service under Frederick the Great -- forming his famous regiment. In 1758 he was taken prisoner by Cossacks and confined in the Peter-Paul Fortress until released by Tsar Peter III. His ended his career as a valuable companion for Prince Henry of Prussia on his missions abroad. Please note this is a facsimile of the original text.1 vol, 272 pgs 2022 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-230983 von Hordt, Count THE ADVENTURES OF A FREIKORPS COMMANDER: Memoirs of Frederick the Great's Swedish Adventurer - Volume 3: 1763-1798 Facsimile of the 1806 edition but with new 18pp.introduction by Stephen Summerfield. Includes 6 maps and additional illustrations in text.

General De Hordt will be familiar to many because of his famous Freikorps Regiment. His story, as elaborated in his extraordinarily rare memoir, is a uniquely readable personal study of his life and times. It is rich with diplomacy at the highest level (De Hordt was well known at the courts of Sweden, Prussia and Russia) as well as remarkable insights into campaigning in the field. He left Sweden to join Dutch service in 1744; under the Duke of Cumberland he fought in the Fontenoy Campaign, then the Low Countries against Marshal De Saxe; after a short retirement he fled Sweden after a failed palace coup and accepted service under Frederick the Great -- forming his famous regiment. In 1758 he was taken prisoner by Cossacks and confined in the Peter-Paul Fortress until released by Tsar Peter III. His ended his career as a valuable companion for Prince Henry of Prussia on his missions abroad. Please note this is a facsimile of the original text.1 vol, 272 pgs 2022 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-206430 Walker, Charles THE TUPAC AMARU REBELLION The largest rebellion in the history of Spain's American empire - a conflict greater in territory and costlier in lives than the contemporaneous American Revolution - began as a local revolt against colonial authorities in 1780.

As an official collector of tribute for the imperial crown, Jose Gabriel Condorcanqui had seen firsthand what oppressive Spanish rule meant for Peru's Indian population. Adopting the Inca royal name Tupac Amaru, he set events in motion that would transform him into Latin America's most iconic revolutionary figure.

Tupac Amaru's political aims were modest at first. He claimed to act on the Spanish king's behalf, expelling corrupt Spaniards and abolishing onerous taxes. But the rebellion became increasingly bloody as it spread throughout Peru and into parts of modern-day Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina. By late 1780, Tupac Amaru, his wife Micaela Bastidas, and their followers had defeated the Spanish in numerous battles and gained control over a vast territory. As the rebellion swept through Indian villages to gain recruits and overthrow the Spanish corregidors, rumors spread that the Incas had returned to reclaim their kingdom.

Chapters: The Andes in the Atlantic World; From Pampamarca to Sangarara; A World without the Catholic Church?; The Rebellion Goes South; The Siege of Cuzco; In Pursuit of Tupac Amaru; Torment; The Other Side of the Lake; Southern Campaigns; The Pardon and the Cease-Fire; The Rebellion in Limbo; and Ordered by the Catholic King.1 vol, 376 pgs 2014 US, HARVARD UNIVERSITY PRESS
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1-50990 Watts, Richard D. OTTOMAN ARMY IN THE 18TH CENTURY, THE A fine, but not pretty, 8.5x5.5-inch booklet, includes overview of organization, tactics, flags, uniforms, and unit types covering regular, irregular, and border troops. 1 vol, 52 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-226470 White, Charles Edward SCHARNHORST: The Formative Years, 1755-1801 Comprehensive study of Gerhard Scharnhorst in English uses the previous German studies as a starting point to present many unpublished discoveries about his youth, his education and training, his extensive service in Hanover, and the modernization program Scharnhorst sought to implement in Hanover, and later realized in part in Prussia.

Other than the author's The Enlightened Soldier: Scharnhorst and the Militarische Gesellschaft in Berlin, 1801-1805 (1989), there exists no other work on Scharnhorst in English. Of the major German works, Das Leben des Generals von Scharnhorst (1869/71), written by Hanoverian historian Georg Heinrich Klippel, was a popular biography with no critical analysis. In keeping with the political correctness of his time, Klippel failed to include a single document from Scharnhorst's voluminous papers that was disparaging toward the social, political, and military cultures in Hanover. Seventeen years later, Prussian historian Max Lehmann published (1886/87) his study of Scharnhorst, which corrected many of the flaws in Klippel's work, but failed to provide any critical analysis of Scharnhorst's modernization, especially as it applied to Prussia. Like Klippel, Lehmann complied with the political correctness of his time in Prussia and Germany. Rudolf Stadelmann, Scharnhorst: Schicksal und Geistige Welt (1952), is an incomplete fragment that offers some interesting insights.
1 vol, 436 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-84510 Whitworth, R. FIELD MARSHALL LIGONIER:Story of the British Army Ligonier was one of the more important Generals of this period, with 7 plates and 8 maps this work on the British Army from 1702-1770 is scarce and important to any 18th century collection.1 vol, 422 pgs 2006 UK, KEN TROTMAN
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1-48860 Wilson, Peter H. WAR, STATE AND SOCIETY IN WURTTEMBURG, 1677-1793 This book provides a radical new interpretation ofthe lesser German Princes during the 17th & 18thcentury, the author examines the importance of the'soldier trade', biblio, index.1 vol, 296 pgs 1995 LONDON, CAMBRIDGE UNIV
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1-87960 Winfield, Rif BRITISH WARSHIPS IN THE AGE OF SAIL 1714-1792 10x11, covers the Design, Construction, Careers and Fates of British Warships in this crucial period. 200 illust/maps, appendices, biblio, index.1 vol, 400 pgs 2007 FRANCE, HISTOIRE & COLLEC
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1-218950 Worton, Jonathan THE BATTLE OF GLENSHIEL: The Jacobite Rising in 1719 Its tercentenary is approaching, but the battle of Glenshiel is not well known. Glenshiel: The Jacobite Rising in 1719 therefore takes a fresh view of this curious and remarkable, but part-forgotten engagement. It was fought on 10 June 1719, during the long daylight hours of a summer evening in the mountainous western Highlands of Scotland. Glenshiel was the main and decisive engagement of the 1719 Jacobite rising, the fourth attempt by supporters in Scotland to restore the exiled house of Stuart to the throne of the Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Led by a disunited group of clan chieftains and Scots notables returned from Continental exile, the Highlanders forming most of the Jacobite army at Glenshiel opposed forces of the government of King George I. These included regular soldiers of the British Army, as well as contingents of Highlanders loyal to the Georgian regime. Includes 5 color plates, 30 b/w illustrations, 26 b/w photos, and 4 maps.

With Scots fighting on both sides, the 1719 rising was on one hand a civil war, a continuation of the Jacobite wars, a protracted period of intermittent political and armed conflict affecting the British Isles from the late seventeenth to the mid-eighteenth centuries; and on the other hand was an extension of the wider European war of the Quadruple Alliance, ranging the powers of Great Britain, France, the Netherlands and Imperial Austria against Spain. For these reasons a battalion of white-coated Spanish infantry fought beside Jacobite clansmen at Glenshiel, while there were Dutch infantrymen in the opposing ranks of the government army.

Glenshiel today remains a remote place with a natural grandeur surpassing any other historically identified British battlefield. Historians have paid much less attention to the 1719 rising than to the much better-known rebellions of 1715-16 and 1745-46. Indeed, the fullest account of the 1719 rising was published as long ago as 1895. Glenshiel: The Jacobite Rising in 1719 therefore takes a new and long overdue view of the subject. The background and course of the rising is considered in detail, making use of published and archival sources to reconstruct the likely course of events. Chapters on the leading figures, and on the opposing armed forces, place the battle of Glenshiel within the contexts of the Jacobite period, and of early eighteenth-century European warfare.

Extensively illustrated, including specially commissioned artwork, Glenshiel: The Jacobite Rising in 1719 will appeal to readers drawn to the Jacobite period and to early eighteenth-century military history, to readers generally interested in Scottish and British history, and to the particular interests of model makers, wargamers and living history enthusiasts.1 vol, 230 pgs 2019 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-227322 V2: FLAGS & STANDARDS OF THE GREAT NORTHERN WAR 1700-1721 All color illustrations of approximately 600+ flags. Some text in German. In addition to the great powers, the book also discuss the Duchy of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorf as well as the Duchy of Brunswick-Luneburg and the Resulting Electorate of Hanover.1 vol, 182 pgs 2022 GERMANY, VERLAG EDITION PETERSTOR
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1-TPS11 TURNING POINT SIMULATIONS # 11: Blenheim 1704 AD British, Dutch, Austrians, Prussians, Danes, and various German allies on one side and French, Bavarians, and Irish fighting for Louis on the other. Each unit in the game represents one brigade with each combat strength point around 400 men or 200 horses. One hex on the map equals 400 meters. A turn represents around one hour of action and the game can last up to 7 turns.

The Battle of Blenheim includes: One full color 11x17-inch mounted mapboard; 176 full color large 5/8-inch die-cut counters; and 12-page Rulebook. Skill Level: Medium.1 vol, 12 pgs 2019 US, AGAINST THE ODDS
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2-75130 Boeri, Gianncarlo SPANISH ARMIES 1688-1697 PDF contains text along with b/w & color images.1 vol, 1 pgs 2021 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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2-75140 Boeri, Gianncarlo ARMY OF THE DUTCHY OF SAVOY 1688-1713 A revised edition of his work on the Army of Savoy 1688-1713. The title has changed to the 'Army of the Duke of Savoy 1688-1713.'

The greatest change has been the addition of 20 color plates by Robert Hall. Also, the text includes minor changes and additions and also greatly expanded footnotes that increased the text from 27 pages to 51 pages. 1 vol, 1 pgs 2021 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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2-198610 Dorrel, Nick MARLBOROUGH'S LAST CHANCE IN SPAIN: The 1710 Spanish Campaign The Military Campaign Series is a set of books that take a closer look at campaigns in various conflicts. The aim is to provide the reader with a detailed view of a particular part of a conflict, rather than trying to describe the entire conflict or just focus on a single battle. The series provides information on commanders, armies, battles of the campaign, and OOBs. The series is a good place to start for those interested in knowing more about a particular conflict, whether you are a history buff or a wargamer.

The Spanish theater was crucial to the outcome of the War of the Spanish Succession and yet it is not well known. This book looks in detail at the vital 1710 campaign in the Peninsula, including the five main actions of the campaign. This campaign was the last chance for Marlborough's forces to seize a decisive advantage in this important theater. The campaign ebbed and flowed before the total defeat of Marlborough's hopes and this proved to be a decisive event in the outcome of the war. 1 vol, 132 pgs 2014 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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2-208310 Dorrell, Nick MARLBOROUGH'S OTHER ARMY: The British Army and the Campaigns of the First Peninsula War, 1702-1712 An often neglected aspect of Marlborough's war is its crucial campaign in Spain and Portugal also known as the First Peninsula War of 1702-1712. Whilst this campaign was critical to the outcome of the war, relatively little information is available about it or the army that fought it. This work not only provides a detailed look at the army that fought the Spanish and Portuguese campaigns of Marlborough's war, but it also offers an insight into the course of the war in Iberia. It aims to provide more detail and understanding of a relatively little known part of a war that helped to shape and strengthened Britain's position amongst the main European players.

Several chapters look at the national contingents that made up the confederate armies fighting in Spain and Portugal. The work concentrates not only on the reasonably well known British contribution but also on the equally important role of the less well known Austrian, Dutch, Palatine, Portuguese and Spanish contingents.

These chapters provide general information about the units involved, their organization, tactics and other relevant detail. In other chapters the work concentrates in detail on the developments in the Spanish and Portuguese campaigns in each year of the war. Also provided: details of the composition of the armies in each campaign, their activities and battles, the size of the units if known, and more for each year. Attention is paid not only to the most famous engagement at Almanza but also to the other battles and skirmishes of the Iberian campaigns.1 vol, 200 pgs 2019 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-209300 Falkner, James MARLBOROUGH'S WAR MACHINE: 1702-1711 Blenheim, Ramilles , Oudenarde, Malplaquet - much has been written about the brilliant victories of the Duke of Marlborough's Anglo-Dutch army over the armies of Louis XIV of France during the War of the Spanish Succession. Also provides focus on the men and the military organization that made these achievements possible - the soldiers, the commanders, the army structure, administration, logistics, engineering, weapons, and finance. 1 vol, 256 pgs 2015 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-210350 Falkner, James THE WAR OF SPANISH SUCCESSION 1701 - 1714 The War of the Spanish Succession, fought between 1701 and 1714 to decide who should inherit the Spanish throne, was a conflict on an unprecedented scale, stretching across most of western Europe, the high seas, and the Americas.

In a clear and perceptive narrative he describes and analyses the complex political maneuvers and a series of military campaigns which also involved the threat posed by Ottoman Turks in the east and Sweden and Russia in the north. Fighting took place not just in Europe but in the Americas and Canada, and on the high seas. All European powers, large and small, were involved - France, Spain, Great Britain, Holland, Austria, and Portugal were the major players.

The end result of 11 years of outright war was a French prince firmly established on the throne in Madrid and a division of the old Spanish empire. More notably though, French power, previously so dominant, was curbed for almost 90 years.1 vol, 280 pgs 2015 UK, PEN & SWORD
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2-89560 Falkner, James MARLBOROUGH'S WARS EYEWITNESS ACCOUNTS 1702-1713 Many books have been written about the 1st Duke of Marlborough's famous victories, but none of the previous studies has really concentrated on how the warfare was perceived by the men and women who took part - those who experienced the action at first hand. James Falkner has brought together a vivid selection of contemporary accounts of every aspect of the war to create a panoramic yet minutely detailed picture of those years of turmoil.

The story is told through memoirs, letters, official documents, dispatches, newspaper reports and eyewitness testimony from the French and Allied sides of the conflict.

His linking narrative provides a penetrating analysis of the strategy and tactics of warfare at the time.1 vol, 256 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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1-89620 Falkner, James MARLBOROUGH'S SIEGES Well detailed analysis of the the many sieges that the Duke conducted. B/w sketches, drawings and maps of the forts & the campaigns to reduce them. Chapter notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 268 pgs 2007 UK, SPELLMOUNT PRESS
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1-34280 Foure, Pierre COLORS OF THE FRENCH INFANTRY UNDER LOUIS XIV-VOL1 Part of a set of three covering the years 1638 to 1715, many b/w illust and (4) color pages.1 vol, 32 pgs 1994 ALEXANDRIA, EDIT'S BROKAW
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1-34282 Foure, Pierre COLORS OF THE FRENCH INFANTRY UNDER LOUIS XIV-VOL2 Part of a set of three covering the years 1638 to 1715, many b/w illust and (4) color pages.1 vol, 32 pgs 2000 ALEXANDRIA, EDIT'S BROKAW
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1-75150 Goldberg, Claus-Peter & Robert Hall ARMY OF THE ELECTORATE PALATINE 1690-1716 CD contains text along with b/w & color images.1 vol, 150 pgs 2001 US, DAN SCHOOR
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2-75150 Goldberg, Claus-Peter & Robert Hall ARMY OF THE ELECTORATE PALATINE: 1690-1716 CD and PDF contain text along with 28 plates plates with multiple b/w & color images per plate. 1 vol, 150 pgs 2021 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-74530 Grant, C. S. ARMIES AND UNIFORMS OF MARLBOROUGH'S WARS, THE Second edition combines two previously published two volumes into one while reordering some of the text and making some minor changes in a larger format. Covers better known northern European armies and battles in the War of the Spanish Succession, and also the armies and major actions in Spain, Portugal, and Italy. Uniform plates by the late Bob Marrion.1 vol, 152 pgs 2016 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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3-209680 Hall, Robert FLAGS & UNIFORMS OF THE FRENCH ARMY 1688-1714 - SUPPLEMENT CD contains new, updated information on 33 infantry, 11 cavalry and 5 dragoon units based on extensive research in the French Archives. There are 70 pages of text and 30 colour plates.1 vol, 248 pgs 2021 UK, PIKE AND SHOT SOCIETY
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2-211980 Hall, Robert UNIFORMS AND FLAGS CD: The Armies of Hanover, Celle, and Brunswick - 1670-1715 CD and PDF contains new, updated information.

No. of color plates:
Hanover: 55: incl. 13 cavalry, 4 dragoons, 19 infantry
Celle 15: incl. 3 cavalry, 2 dragoons, 8 infantry
Brunswick 27: incl. 5 cavalry, 4 dragoons, 9 infantry

With regard to Hanover we have found extensive, previously unknown, material both on flags and standards from 1674-1700 as well as very complete uniform information, especially for the period 1682-1694, while a significant document written by the Celle colonels documented the differences between the armies in 1705.1 vol, 248 pgs 2021 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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2-219730 Hall, Robert FLAGS & UNIFORMS OF THE FRENCH INFANTRY 1688-1714: 2nd Edition (2019) PDF This 2nd edition compilation is a PDF (not a book).

The first edition of French Infantry was published in 2001. In 2015, a supplement was published with additional information gleaned from archival research. This 2nd edition contains both as well as new research. This book is the most comprehensive study of French Infantry available.

A number of visits to the Minutier Central des notaires de Paris in the Archives Nationales in Paris in 2018 generated the analysis and documentation of over 190 notary contracts for uniforms. Over 290 regiments are detailed in 548 pages, including all of the Irish regiments, with over 102 of the 290 updated with new information.

The 2nd edition ODF contains all text along with b/w and 296 color plates of which 121 are new or have been updated.1 vol, 1 pgs 2021 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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2-220010 Hall, Robert STANDARD & UNIFORMS OF FRENCH CAVALRY 1688-1714: 2nd Edition (2019) PDF This 2nd edition compilation is a PDF (not a book).

This Second Edition contains 258 pages and 75 color plates detailing over 133 units. A more comprehensive look at French cavalry in the period 1688-1714 would be difficult to find.1 vol, 336 pgs 2021 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-221170 Hall, Robert GUIDONS & UNIFORMS OF FRENCH DRAGOONS 1688-1714: 2nd Edition (2019) The first edition of French Dragoons was published in 2001. In 2015, a supplement was published with additional information gleaned from archival research. This 2nd edition contains both as well as new research.

A number of visits to the Minutier Central des Notaires de Paris in the Archives Nationales in Paris in 2018 generated the analysis and documentation of notary contracts for uniforms. There are 134 pages of text, which include copies of these notary contracts; and there are 48 color plates many of which illustrate the new information gleaned from these contracts.1 vol, 1 pgs 2019 US, DAN SCHOOR
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3-74810 Hall, Robert FLAGS & UNIFORMS OF THE FRENCH ARMY 1688-1714: Supplement CD contains new, updated information on 33 infantry, 11 cavalry and 5 dragoon units based on extensive research in the French Archives. 54 color plates.1 vol, 1 pgs 2021 UK, PIKE AND SHOT SOCIETY
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1-75110 Hall, Robert GUIDONS & UNIFORMS OF FRENCH DRAGOONS 1688-1714 CD contains text along with b/w & color images.1 vol, 1 pgs 2001 US, DAN SCHOOR
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2-75160 Hall, Robert ARMIES OF MECKLENBURG & HOLSTEIN-GOTTORP 1650-1719 CD and PDF contain text. Holstein is covered in eight plates and Mecklenburg is covered in 16 plates with multiple color and black and white uniform illustrations and flags per plate.1 vol, 112 pgs 2021 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-80890 Hall, Robert STANDARD & UNIFORMS OF FRENCH CAVALRY 1688-1714 CD contains (62) COLOR PLATES and 170 pages of text1 vol, 170 pgs 2005 US, DAN SCHOOR
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2-84610 Hall, Robert FLAGS & UNIFORMS OF THE ARMY OF HESSE-KASSELL CD and PDF contain text along with 23 plates plates with multiple b/w & color images per plate. 1 vol, 169 pgs 2021 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-85930 Hall, Robert FLAGS & UNIFORMS HESSE-DARMSTRADT & UPPER RHINE CD contains text along with (9) color pages and(71) pages of text on Hesse-Darmstradt 1678-1739;(11) color pages and (110) pages of text coveringthe Upper Rhine Circle 1664-1734.1 vol, 201 pgs 2007 US, DAN SCHORR
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2-85930 Hall, Robert FLAGS & UNIFORMS HESSE-DARMSTRADT & UPPER RHINE CD contains text along with (9) color pages and(71) pages of text on Hesse-Darmstradt 1678-1739;(11) color pages and (110) pages of text coveringthe Upper Rhine Circle 1664-1734.1 vol, 201 pgs 2021 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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2-RHDK01 Hall, Robert BLENHEIM 1704 DANISH:I.R. LIVGARDEN TIL FODS FOOT 8.5x11 color plate, Colors/Standards/Uniforms.1 vol, 1 pgs 2004 US, DAN SCHOOR
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1-RHDK02 Hall, Robert BLENHEIM 1704 DANISH:I.R. PRINCE CARL FOOT 8.5x11 color plate, Colors/Standards/Uniforms.1 vol, 1 pgs 2004 US, DAN SCHOOR
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1-RHDK03 Hall, Robert BLENHEIM 1704 DANISH:I.R. PRINCE GEORGE FOOT 8.5x11 color plate, Colors/Standards/Uniforms.1 vol, 1 pgs 2004 US, DAN SCHOOR
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1-RHDK04 Hall, Robert BLENHEIM 1704 DANISH:I.R. 1ST JUTLAND HORSE 8.5x11 color plate, Colors/Standards/Uniforms.1 vol, 1 pgs 2004 US, DAN SCHOOR
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1-RHDK05 Hall, Robert BLENHEIM 1704 DANISH:I.R. 1ST SEELAND HORSE 8.5x11 color plate, Colors/Standards/Uniforms.1 vol, 1 pgs 2004 US, DAN SCHOOR
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1-RHDK06 Hall, Robert BLENHEIM 1704 DANISH:I.R. 4TH JUTLAND HORSE 8.5x11 color plate, Colors/Standards/Uniforms.1 vol, 1 pgs 2004 US, DAN SCHOOR
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2-RHGB01 Hall, Robert BLENHEIM 1704 BRITISH:ROYAL IRISH FOOT 8.5x11 color plate, Colors/Standards/Uniforms.1 vol, 1 pgs 2014 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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2-RHGB02 Hall, Robert BLENHEIM 1704 BRITISH:PORTMORE'S FOOT 8.5x11 color plate, Colors/Standards/Uniforms.1 vol, 1 pgs 2014 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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2-RHGB03 Hall, Robert BLENHEIM 1704 BRITISH:CHURCHILL'S FOOT(Buffs) 8.5x11 color plate, Colors/Standards/Uniforms.1 vol, 1 pgs 2014 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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2-RHGB04 Hall, Robert BLENHEIM 1704 BRITISH:ORKNEY'S FOOT(Royal Scots) 8.5x11 color plate, Colors/Standards/Uniforms.1 vol, 1 pgs 2014 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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2-RHGB05 Hall, Robert BLENHEIM 1704 BRITISH:LUMLEY'S HORSE 8.5x11 color plate, Colors/Standards/Uniforms.1 vol, 1 pgs 2014 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-RHGB06 Hall, Robert BLENHEIM 1704 BRITISH:WOOD'S HORSE 8.5x11 color plate, Colors/Standards/Uniforms.1 vol, 1 pgs 2004 US, DAN SCHOOR
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2-RHGB06 Hall, Robert BLENHEIM 1704 BRITISH:WOOD'S HORSE 8.5x11 color plate, Colors/Standards/Uniforms.1 vol, 1 pgs 2014 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-RHPR01 Hall, Robert BLENHEIM 1704 PRUSSIA:DR LEIBREGIMENT OF HORSE 8.5x11 color plate, Colors/Standards/Uniforms.1 vol, 1 pgs 2004 US, DAN SCHOOR
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1-RHPR02 Hall, Robert BLENHEIM 1704 PRUSSIA:KR MARKGRAF PHILLIP WILHELM 8.5x11 color plate, Colors/Standards/Uniforms.1 vol, 1 pgs 2004 US, DAN SCHOOR
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1-RHPR03 Hall, Robert BLENHEIM 1704 PRUSSIA:DR VON SONDFELD HORSE 8.5x11 color plate, Colors/Standards/Uniforms.1 vol, 1 pgs 2004 US, DAN SCHOOR
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1-RHPR04 Hall, Robert BLENHEIM 1704 PRUSSIA:IR ANHALT-DESSAU FOOT 8.5x11 color plate, Colors/Standards/Uniforms.1 vol, 1 pgs 2004 US, DAN SCHOOR
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1-RHPR05 Hall, Robert BLENHEIM 1704 PRUSSIA:IR VARENNES FOOT 8.5x11 color plate, Colors/Standards/Uniforms.1 vol, 1 pgs 2004 US, DAN SCHOOR
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1-RHPR06 Hall, Robert BLENHEIM 1704 PRUSSIA:IR CANITZ FOOT 8.5x11 color plate, Colors/Standards/Uniforms.1 vol, 1 pgs 2004 US, DAN SCHOOR
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1-RHPR07 Hall, Robert BLENHEIM 1704 PRUSSIA:IR MARKGRAF PHILLIP WILHELM 8.5x11 color plate, Colors/Standards/Uniforms.1 vol, 1 pgs 2004 US, DAN SCHOOR
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1-RHPR08 Hall, Robert BLENHEIM 1704 PRUSSIA:IR KRONPRINZ FOOT 8.5x11 color plate, Colors/Standards/Uniforms.1 vol, 1 pgs 2004 US, DAN SCHOOR
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1-RHPR09 Hall, Robert BLENHEIM 1704 PRUSSIA:KR L'OSTANGE HORSE 8.5x11 color plate, Colors/Standards/Uniforms.1 vol, 1 pgs 2004 US, DAN SCHOOR
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1-RHPR10 Hall, Robert BLENHEIM 1704 PRUSSIA:IR WULFFEN FOOT 8.5x11 color plate, Colors/Standards/Uniforms.1 vol, 1 pgs 2004 US, DAN SCHOOR
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1-RHPR11 Hall, Robert BLENHEIM 1704 PRUSSIA:IR HOLSTEIN-BECK FOOT 8.5x11 color plate, Colors/Standards/Uniforms.1 vol, 1 pgs 2004 US, DAN SCHOOR
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1-RHPR12 Hall, Robert BLENHEIM 1704 PRUSSIA:IR LOTTUM, KR BRANDENBURG 8.5x11 color plate, Colors/Standards/Uniforms.1 vol, 1 pgs 2004 US, DAN SCHOOR
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1-RMAN01 Hall, Robert DR Schmettau 8.5x11 color plate with Colors/Standards/Uniforms1 vol, 1 pgs 2006 US, DAN SCHORR
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1-RMEC01 Hall, Robert RD Chassonville & DR Nothafft 8.5x11 color plate with Colors/Standards/Uniforms1 vol, 1 pgs 2006 US, DAN SCHORR
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1-RMFC02 Hall, Robert CR Toulouse & CR Royal E 8.5x11 color plate with Colors/Standards/Uniforms1 vol, 1 pgs 2006 US, DAN SCHORR
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1-RMFC03 Hall, Robert CR Royal Cravattes & CR Rosen 8.5x11 color plate with Colors/Standards/Uniforms1 vol, 1 pgs 2006 US, DAN SCHORR
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1-RMFG01 Hall, Robert Gendarmes de la Garde Cheveaulegers de la Garde 8.5x11 color plate with Colors/Standards/Uniforms1 vol, 1 pgs 2006 US, DAN SCHORR
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1-RMFG02 Hall, Robert 1. Company des Mousquetaires 2. Company des Mou 8.5x11 color plate with Colors/Standards/Uniforms1 vol, 1 pgs 2006 US, DAN SCHORR
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1-RMFI01 Hall, Robert IR Picardie & IR Clare 8.5x11 color plate with Colors/Standards/Uniforms1 vol, 1 pgs 2006 US, DAN SCHORR
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1-RMFI02 Hall, Robert IR Gondrin & IR Royal Italien 8.5x11 color plate with Colors/Standards/Uniforms1 vol, 1 pgs 2006 US, DAN SCHORR
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1-RMFI03 Hall, Robert IR Alsace & IR Sparre 8.5x11 color plate with Colors/Standards/Uniforms1 vol, 1 pgs 2006 US, DAN SCHORR
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1-RMHG01 Hall, Robert DR Dernath & DR Baudissin 8.5x11 color plate with Colors/Standards/Uniforms1 vol, 1 pgs 2006 US, DAN SCHORR
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1-RMHG02 Hall, Robert IR Barner & IR Aderkas 8.5x11 color plate with Colors/Standards/Uniforms1 vol, 1 pgs 2006 US, DAN SCHORR
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1-RMHN01 Hall, Robert IR Bernstorff 1B & IR Ranzow 5B 8.5x11 color plate with Colors/Standards/Uniforms1 vol, 1 pgs 2006 US, DAN SCHORR
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1-RMNL01 Hall, Robert IR Pallandt 8.5x11 color plate with Colors/Standards/Uniforms1 vol, 1 pgs 2006 US, DAN SCHORR
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1-RMNL02 Hall, Robert IR Dutch Guards and IR Nassau 8.5x11 color plate with Colors/Standards/Uniforms1 vol, 1 pgs 2006 US, DAN SCHORR
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1-RMNL03 Hall, Robert IR Slangenburg & IR Salisch 8.5x11 color plate with Colors/Standards/Uniforms1 vol, 1 pgs 2006 US, DAN SCHORR
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2-RMNL04 Hall, Robert IR Albemarle 8.5x11 color plate with Colors/Standards/Uniforms1 vol, 1 pgs 2014 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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2-RMNL05 Hall, Robert IR Hirzel & IR Sturler 8.5x11 color plate with Colors/Standards/Uniforms1 vol, 1 pgs 2014 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-RMNL06 Hall, Robert IR Borthwick 8.5x11 color plate with Colors/Standards/Uniforms1 vol, 1 pgs 2006 US, DAN SCHORR
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2-RMNL07 Hall, Robert IR Murray & IR Colyear 8.5x11 color plate with Colors/Standards/Uniforms1 vol, 1 pgs 2014 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-RMNL08 Hall, Robert CR Oranje-Friesland & CR Driesbergen 8.5x11 color plate with Colors/Standards/Uniforms1 vol, 1 pgs 2006 US, DAN SCHORR
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1-RMNL09 Hall, Robert DR Dopff & CR Wurttemburg 8.5x11 color plate with Colors/Standards/Uniforms1 vol, 1 pgs 2006 US, DAN SCHORR
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1-RMPR01 Hall, Robert KR von der Heyden 8.5x11 color plate with Colors/Standards/Uniforms1 vol, 1 pgs 2006 US, DAN SCHORR
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1-RMSP01 Hall, Robert DR Risbourg & DR Pasteur 8.5x11 color plate with Colors/Standards/Uniforms1 vol, 1 pgs 2006 US, DAN SCHORR
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1-RMSP02 Hall, Robert IR Zuniga 8.5x11 color plate with Colors/Standards/Uniforms1 vol, 1 pgs 2006 US, DAN SCHORR
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1-RMSP03 Hall, Robert IR Girmaldi & IR Lede 8.5x11 color plate with Colors/Standards/Uniforms1 vol, 1 pgs 2006 US, DAN SCHORR
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1-RMSP04 Hall, Robert DR Toulongeon 8.5x11 color plate with Colors/Standards/Uniforms1 vol, 1 pgs 2006 US, DAN SCHORR
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1-75120 Hall, Robert & Yves Roumegoux FRENCH MILITIA, ARTILLERY & BOMBARDIERS The French Artillery and Bombardiers under Louis XIV - Organization, Flags and Uniforms 1 vol, 80 pgs 2001 US, DAN SCHOOR
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2-75120 Hall, Robert & Yves Roumegoux FRENCH MILITIA, ARTILLERY & BOMBARDIERS The French Artillery and Bombardiers under Louis XIV - Organization, Flags and Uniforms.1 vol, 80 pgs 2019 US, DAN SCHOOR
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1-201440 Hall, Robert and Stanford, Ian and Roumegoux, Yves UNIFORMS AND FLAGS OF THE DUTCH ARMY AND THE ARMY OF LIEGE 1685-1715 New revised edition with 450+ text pages and 70 color plates.1 vol, 520 pgs 2013 US, DAN SCHORR
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2-201440 Hall, Robert and Stanford, Ian and Roumegoux, Yves UNIFORMS AND FLAGS OF THE DUTCH ARMY AND THE ARMY OF LIEGE 1685-1715 New revised edition with 450+ text pages and 70 color plates.1 vol, 520 pgs 2021 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-215330 Hattendorf, John MARLBOROUGH: Soldier and Diplomat John Churchill, the first Duke of Marlborough, has long been regarded as one of Britain's greatest generals as well as a key English political figure in the first decade of the 18th century. Full-color illustrations throughout.

The subject of numerous books in English, Marlborough has typically been seen only in terms of British political and military history. In this book, 12 leading specialists of the period broaden the perspective by assessing Marlborough in the wider and more diverse contexts of the European situation, the common soldier in the British army, the complementary activities of navies, the differing perspectives of the Austrians, Dutch, French, and Germans as well as in the context of the British popular press and the visual arts.1 vol, 408 pgs 2012 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-65280 Hoglund, Lars-Eric and Sallnas, Ake GREAT NORTHERN WAR 1700-21: Colors and Uniforms Volume 1 8x11.5 inches. Includes 30 color plates depicts hundreds of flags, standards, and uniforms, plus complete details of the Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian, Danish, and German infantry and cavalry units.1 vol, 158 pgs 2000 SWEDEN, ACEDIA PRESS
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1-78440 Hussey, John MARLBOROUGH:The hero of Blenheim New concise bio of the man & his military genius; the author describes, in the context of the times, his battles/campaigns; 40+ b/w maps/illust, biblio1 vol, 224 pgs 2005 UK, WEIDENFELD & NICOLSON
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2-74820 Kuhn, August revised by Hall, Robert FLAGS & UNIFORMS OF THE AUSTRIAN ARMY 1701-1714 CD and PDF contain 260+ pages and 56 color plates. This is a completely new revision and update of the Kuhnbooklet with all 'new' plates.1 vol, 318 pgs 2021 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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2-74830 Kuhn, August revised by Hall, Robert BRANDENBURG-PRUSSIA'S ARMY UNDER FREDERICK 1ST: PDF CD and PDF contain 260+ pages and 56 color plates. This is a completely new revision and update of the Kuhnbooklet with all 'new' plates.1 vol, 318 pgs 2021 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-230640 Laramie, Michael QUEEN ANNE'S WAR: The Second Contest for North America, 1702-1713 Although King William's War (1689-1697) had established the basic disputes between New France and the English colonies, the conflict had resolved little beyond making it clear that the smaller French colony was more than capable of defending itself. When news of the War of Spanish Succession (1701-1714), or Queen Anne's War as it would become known in North America, arrived in 1702, few envisioned that the resumption of the previous conflict would grow. to engulf eastern North America from Newfoundland to Florida, pitting the Spanish, English, and French colonies along with their respective native allies began a concerted contest for control of the continent. From the storming of Spanish St. Augustine and the opening shots along the Maine frontier, through the implementation of a series of profit-driven Indian Wars and the destruction of the Spanish mission system in Georgia and Florida, to the direct involvement of Britain in the closing days of the conflict.

Recreates the world of early North American expansion, providing riveting accounts of the battles across settlements and wilderness as well as the motives, conditions, triumphs, and failures of the Europeans and their respective Native American allies. Based on English, French, and Spanish sources, this describes the economic and geopolitical ramifications of the war that reshaped North America. It also reveals the sense of independence emerging in the colonies, from Puritan New England to plantation South Carolina, at the close of the war.1 vol, 352 pgs 2021 US, WESTHOLME PUBLISHING
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1-86680 Litten, Neil RAMILLIES:Marlborough's Masterpiece Major new study, color illust, maps.1 vol, 230 pgs 2007 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-COM1181 Meyler, David NO PEACE WITHOUT HONOR Two-player game depicting Louis XIV's earliest European wars, the War of Devolution 1667-68, the Dutch War 1672-78 and the War of the Reunions 1679-1684. While this is a complete game on its own, combined with other wargames Nine Years War and No Peace Without Spain, players can refight the entire wars of Louis XIV in one grand campaign from 1668 to 1713.

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Complexity: Moderate (about 4 out of 10)
Time Scale: One year per turn
Map Scale: point-to-point strategic level
Unit Scale: Corps of 10,000 mixed arms
Players: 1 or 2 Players, best with 2
Solitaire Suitability: Limited (due to card-driven system)
Playing Time: 2.5 hours
Recommended Age: 14+

Components: One 22x34-inch mounted map; One rule and scenario booklet; Two player aid cards; One card deck of 50 playing cards; Two sheets of counters (0.65x 0.65 inches); and 10 six-sided dice.1 vol, 1 pgs 2022 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-80460 Millner, John Royal Regt of Foot of Ireland COMPENDIUM JOURNAL OF ALL THE MARCHES & BATTLES Rare first hand account, Millner was present at all 10 battles/sieges 1701-1712, not only does he describe the events he also lists casualties and o/b's, first rate source.1 vol, 364 pgs 2004 UK, NAVAL & MILITARY PRES
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1-1947620 Mugnai, Bruno THE IMPERIAL ARMY in the Age of Prince Eugene of Savoy 1690-1720: The Cavalry - Volume 2 Volume 2 includes eight full-color pages, with many b/w illustrations and maps. Italian text, but English captions to images. All color plates have full English translations.

Continues the story of Eugene, Prince of Savoia-Carignano and Count of Soissons, his battlefield prowess, and the uniforms of the Army.

1 vol, 80 pgs 2020 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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1-199200 Owen, John Hely WAR AT SEA UNDER QUEEN ANNE 1702-1708 An account of British naval operations in the early 18th century, this book includes lively descriptions of the important figures of the age, drawn from extensive research in the original records. Illustrated with maps and portraits, it contains useful appendices on the Navy's organization and the composition of the fleet.1 vol, 360 pgs 2012 UK, CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
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1-2078563 Paoletti, Ciro ITALY, PIEDMONT AND THE WAR OF SPANISH SUCCESSION: 1701-1712 The War of Spanish Succession is well known in English concerning Flanders and Germany, not that much concerning Spain, not at all about Italy. The Italian front was so important that the French considered it as important as the German one, and committed there their best generals. William III considered it to be far more important than Spain, and, in spite of having no British army there, after King William's death London committed to it 1/10 of her war expense.

It was considered so important in Vienna that the Emperor sent there his best general. Last, it was the front where all the French hopes to submit Europe died in Turin in 1706 after the first dramatic wound they suffered in Blenheim in 1704. 185 b/w illustrations, maps and plans, 16 pages color plates
1 vol, 356 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-LEG1703 Pole, Steve BLENHEIM 1704: August 13th, 1704 The Battle of Blenheim 1704 is a tactical level, two-player game covering one of the pivotal battles during the War of Spanish Succession. One player takes the role of Marlborough, commanding the British and Allied forces, and the other of Tallard, leading the Franco-Bavarians. At Blenheim Marlborough found himself confronted by a superior Franco-Bavarian force in a strong defensive position. Like Hannibal's great victory at Cannae, Blenheim was won by the successful implementation of a bold and imaginative plan. The flanks of the Franco-Bavarian forces were pinned by furious attacks at unfavorable odds which denuded their centre of troops re-deployed to buttress the hard-pressed wings. Then Marlborough released his cavalry to smash what was left of Franco-Bavarian centre and cleave Tallard's army into two. The threat that Louis XIV's France would come to dominate Europe was over.

The Seven Hex System (SHS) derives its name from the map which is divided into areas comprising of seven hexes which enables the player to adopt various positions within an area to reflect different tactical formations thereby making it more likely that an attack will succeed or defending units will stand firm. The SHS incorporates several unique features intended to replicate in a simple and intuitive way the options available to a commander (the wargamer) of a large army. So whilst the commander has complete freedom to devise a plan, and a good deal when positioning units which have yet to encounter the enemy, once battle is joined the options become increasingly limited and unforeseen events can play a part in determining the outcome. Nonetheless, even at a tactical level a commander's decisions are crucial in shaping events. The key to success is a sound plan with a margin for error which allows for ill-fortune, the shrewd deployment of units so as to be able to implement that plan, and the timely commitment of reserves.

Contains: 22x34-inch map, 88 counters, two play aids, and 20-page rule book.
1 vol, 1 pgs 2017 US, LEGION WARGAMES LLC
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1-19690 Sapherson, C.A. FORCES OF THE SWEDISH CROWN: 1688-1721 8.5x5.5-inch booklet covers organization, regiments of foot, horse, and dragoons, artillery, flags and standards, Navy, and distribution of Swedish forces in 1701. Includes 32 black and white hand-drawn illustrations of flags with accompanying color details.1 vol, 36 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-20930 Sapherson, C.A. FRENCH CAVALRY, THE:1688-1715 Equipment, standards, organization, biblio.1 vol, 32 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-20950 Sapherson, C.A. MARLBURIAN ARMIES, 1701-1721 Army lists for (42) countries, Ansbach-Baureuth to Wurzburg, biblio.1 vol, 72 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-20980 Sapherson, C.A. IMPERIAL INFANTRY, THE:1691-1714 Equipment, standards, organization, biblio.1 vol, 32 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-22370 Sapherson, C.A. DANISH ARMY THE: 1699-1715 Covers organization, uniforms, and standards, and includes black and white drawings, appendix, and a bibliography.1 vol, 40 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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2-15370 Schorr, Dan SWEDISH COLORS & STANDARDS OF THE GREAT NORTHERN W 8x11, packed with flag details & more, biblio.1 vol, 64 pgs 1987 VA, EDITIONS BROKAW
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1-236490 von Schmettlau, Frederick translated by George Nafziger Prince Eugene's War in Hungary 1716-1718 Prince Eugene's War in Hungary is a detailed account of the great general's campaign against the Ottoman's culminating in his great victory at Belgrade. Using primary sources available at the time his was writing this, the author provides orders of battles and insight into the great leader's thinking. This edition also includes maps, illustrations and short biographies of the major players in these campaigns.1 vol, 128 pgs 2023 US, WINGED HUSSAR PUBLISHING
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1-72070 Watson, J.N.P. MARLBOROUGH'S SHADOW:Life of the 1st Earl Cadogan This is the story of Marlborough's 'right hand',his Chief of Staff, Quartermaster General andChief of Intelligence, b/w illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 224 pgs 2003 LONDON, LEO COOPER BOOKS
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1-216250 MOLLWITZ and CHOTUSITZ: Battles of the First Silesian War Wargame. Two battles in one box:

The latest installment of the BAR series contains the first two battles of Frederick the Great's career as he began to forge his legacy as the greatest general of his generation. But be aware, this is not the Prussian Army of the Seven Year's War!

At Mollwitz (April 10, 1741) King Frederick II has been outmaneuvered by FM Neipperg. The plodding Prussians must advance over snowy fields to assault the waiting Austrian infantry and escape the entrapment. The Austrian player, with superior cavalry, must use that cavalry to slow down or distract the Prussian infantry before they devastate their Austrian counterparts. Each side has their strengths (and weaknesses) and must seek to maximize them to their benefit before time runs out. And, there is always the possibility that Frederick will flee the battlefield...

At Chotusitz (May 17, 1743), the Austrian army under Prince Charles has again outmaneuvered Frederick and hopes to annihilate the isolated part of his army. The pressure is on as the Austrians must attack quickly before the bulk of the Prussian army arrive as reinforcements. This is a finely matched battle with the Austrians as the attackers!

Both battles are one map in size with less than the usual number of counters. Chotusitz is roughly the size of the BAR game of Lobositz whereas Mollwitz has only 2/3 of the counters of Chotusitz.1 vol, 1 pgs 2018 US, CLASH OF ARMS
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1-1947515 Borello, Nicolla 1741: L'ASSEDIO DI CARTAGENA DE INDIAS (The Siege of Cartagena de Indias) The siege of Cartagena de Indias was an obscure, but significant, battle in the confrontation between Spain and Great Britain during the so-called War of Jenkins Ear (1739-42). It would also end up as a naval disaster in British history and allow the Spanish to maintain its dominions in the Americas for another 70 years. Includes 15 color plates.1 vol, 80 pgs 2017 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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1-78304 Carlyle, Thomas edited by Cyril Ransome BATTLES OF FREDERICK THE GREAT:V4 Sohr 1745 Brief abstract has extracted the Battle portions from the classic (10) volume set by the author on Frederick the Great, maps.1 vol, 20 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-78305 Carlyle, Thomas edited by Cyril Ransome BATTLES OF FREDERICK THE GREAT:V5 Lobositz 1757 Brief abstract has extracted the Battle portions from the classic (10) volume set by the author on Frederick the Great, maps.1 vol, 20 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-78310 Carlyle, Thomas edited by Cyril Ransome BATTLES OF FREDERICK THE GREAT:V10 Zorndorf 1758 Brief abstract has extracted the Battle portions from the classic (10) volume set by the author on Frederick the Great, maps.1 vol, 20 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-COM1067 Firer. John A PRAGMATIC WAR: The War of the Austrian Succession 1741-1748 - No Peace Without Spain System (Wargame) Pragmatic War: The War of the Austrian Succession 1741 - 1748 is a two-player game simulating the War of the Austrian Succession. One player represents the Austrian interest represented by the Austrians and those powers in Europe faithful to the original agreement, ('the Pragmatic Alliance'). The other player represents the challengers to the Austrians, the Bavarian rival for the Imperial title, Charles Albert and his supporters, primarily the Bourbon rulers of France and Spain, intermittently joined by Prussia (the Bourbons).

The war like its predecessor, the War of the Spanish Succession, was fought primarily to determine who would succeed to the throne of a great empire, in this case the Austrian Empire. When the current ruler of the Austrian crown lands and Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, Charles VI died without male issue he had laid the groundwork for his eldest daughter Maria Theresa to succeed to the Hapsburg crown lands.

Known as the 'Pragmatic Sanction,' this diplomatic effort obtained the agreement of the leading powers of Europe to her accession to the Hapsburg dominions and the election of her paramour as the next Holy Roman Emperor. However, with the opportunistic seizure of Silesia by the young Frederick the Great of Prussia, the agreement unraveled and the war began. In time, it would involve virtually all of Europe.

A Pragmatic War continues the series pioneered and excellently portrayed by Don Herndon's No Peace Without Spain! and expanded upon by Nine Years: War of the Grand Alliance 1688-1697. The basic NPWS system is ported to APW but expanded and adapted to include such period specific features as:

* Soldier-Kings (martial rulers) and their political-military effect upon operations
* Expanded opportunities for French sea power to influence the war
* Influence of historic British admirals
* Young Frederick the Great's opportunism
* Variable full belligerency by France, Britain and Holland
* Hungarian support for Maria Therese
* The advent of light troops (Insurrectionists and Genzers)
* The '45 and the potential for a seaborne invasion of England
* The Holy Roman Emperor and his effect on political-military affairs

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* Complexity: 4 out of 10
* Solitaire Suitability: 5 out of 10
* Time Scale: 1 year per turn
* Map Scale: point-to-point strategic level
* Unit Scale: Corps of 10,000 mixed arms and Fleets
* Players: 1 to 2
* Playing Time: 4 to 6 hours

Components:
* 1 Map - 22x34-inch Mounted map
* 1 Sheet of 5/8-inch Counters
* 1 Deck of 55 Playing Cards
* 1 Rules and Scenario Book
* Multiple Player Aid Cards
* 10 Six-Sided Dice
* 1 Box and Lid set1 vol, 1 pgs 2019 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-215520 Johnston, Arran ON GLADSMUIR SHALL THE BATTLE BE! The Battle of Prestonpans 1745 In the summer of 1745, a charismatic (but inexperienced) young Prince sailed to Scotland - determined to wrest the crowns of Great Britain from the head of George II. In a few short weeks, he raised an army large enough to challenge the government's forces in Scotland and, against the odds, stormed to a shocking victory over them at the Battle of Prestonpans.

Celebrated ever since in song and art, Prestonpans nevertheless proved to be a false dawn on the road to defeat at the Battle of Culloden seven months later, but without his victory at Prestonpans and all the opportunities it provided, Charles Edward Stuart ('Bonnie Prince Charlie') could never have invaded England and his short uprising would then have been but a footnote in the history of Georgian Britain. Includes 25 black and white illustrations and 13 maps.

This book pieces together the events of the Prestonpans campaign and focuses on the week of the battle. Uses eyewitness testimonies and close scrutiny of the evidence presented to the Board of Inquiry in 1746 to understand the buildup to the battle from an individual, as well as strategic, level. Such an understanding is revealed as critical, as the effects of morale, landscape, and personality are shown to have determined the fate of the battle far more than the relative power of broadsword and bayonet.

The book opens with an exploration of the battlefield area prior to the Rising, before analyzing the political and military strengths and weaknesses of the opposing causes, including information on the career of Sir John Cope. After following the opening campaign in the Highlands, the reader is then taken on a detailed day-by-day journey through the week leading to the battle.

The account of the engagement itself - driven by eyewitness testimony and contemporary evidence - also incorporates the latest archaeological analysis of the site to create the most detailed and engaging presentation yet of this famous and dramatic event. Its aftermath and legacy, both on a local and national level, is then considered before the book concludes with a look at the changes which have occurred across the battlefield landscape up to the present day. 1 vol, 232 pgs 2017 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-49851 Manley, Stephen WAR OF AUSTRIAN SUCESSION V1 - French Uniform Guide 8.5x11, uniform details of line Infantry/Cavalry,Foreign Troops, Guards, Masion du Roi, Legeres, Gendarmerie, Artillery/Support troops, b/w drawing1 vol, 40 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-498512 Manley, Stephen WAR OF AUSTRIAN SUCESSION V12 - Naval Warfare 1739-4 8.5x11, details of the Danish, French, Genoese, British, Dutch, Piedmont-Sardinia, Russia, Spain,Sweden, the two Sicilies and Barbary Pirates, list of ships, battle history etc1 vol, 76 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-49852 Manley, Stephen WAR OF AUSTRIAN SUCESSION V2 - British Uniform Guide 8.5x11, uniform details of line Infantry/Cavalry, Highlanders, Marines, Guard/Fusileers, Militia, Artillery/Support troops, b/w drawings.1 vol, 38 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-49853 Manley, Stephen WAR OF AUSTRIAN SUCESSION V3 - Dutch Uniform Guide 8.5x11, uniform details of line Infantry/Cavalry, Artillery/Support troops, b/w drawings.1 vol, 24 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-49854 Manley, Stephen WAR OF AUSTRIAN SUCESSION V4 - Spanish Uniform Guide 8.5x11, uniform details of line Infantry/Cavalry, Artillery/Support troops, b/w drawings.1 vol, 32 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-49857 Manley, Stephen WAR OF AUSTRIAN SUCESSION V7 - Swedish & Russians 8.5x11, uniform details of line Infantry/Cavalry, Artillery/Support troops, b/w drawings.1 vol, 32 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-49858 Manley, Stephen WAR OF AUSTRIAN SUCESSION V8 - Italian States 8.5x11, uniform details of line Infantry/Cavalry, Artillery/Support troops, b/w drawings.1 vol, 40 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-49859 Manley, Stephen WAR OF AUSTRIAN SUCESSION V9 - Danish & German State 8.5x11, uniform details of line Infantry/Cavalry,Artillery/Support troops, b/w drawings for Denmark, Hanover, Bavaria, Paltinate, Saxony, and Hesse.1 vol, 44 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-499501 Manley, Stephen WAR OF AUSTRIAN SUCESSION FLAGS:V1 French Inf/Cav A4, 30 color flags with descriptive text designed to be reproduced for both 15mm & 25mm.1 vol, 16 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-73060 Mitchell, James J. WAR OF AUSTRIAN SUCCESSION IN NORTH AMERICA, THE 8.5x11, a brief survey of the events in America,covers Nova Scotia/Louisbourg and the skirmishes between the French & Indian allies against the New Englanders, color and b/w illust/maps/flags.1 vol, 58 pgs 2003 USA, SEVEN YEARS WAR BOOK
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1-44044 Saperson, C.A. and Lenton J.R. NAVY LISTS, V4:WAR OF THE AUSTRIAN SUCCESSION While the majority of the list is British this is all there is on this period, 1740-1748.1 vol, 43 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-211940 Skrine, F FONTENOY AND GREAT BRITAIN'S SHARE IN THE WAR OF THE AUSTRIAN SUCCESSION 1741-48 2016 reissue. Facsimile of 1906 edition, 394-page quality hardback edition. Includes seven plates and two maps, This is by far the most famous study of the Battle of Fontenoy and an essential read for the campaign.1 vol, 394 pgs 2016 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-48040 Skrine, F.H. FONTENOY & G.B.'s SHARE IN THE AUSTRIAN SUCCESSION Classic account of Great Britain's role in the War of Austrian Succession, in the style of Savory (2) folding maps, five plates, index.1 vol, 412 pgs 1997 UK, TERRY WISE
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1-206471 Wilson, David THE FRENCH WAR OF THE AUSTRIAN SUCCESSION 1740-1748 - Volume 1: Organisation, Uniforms & Equipment Another nicely done Partizan Press uniform guide. Thicker than most at 300 pages.

Provides accurate information for the French army during the War of the Austrian Succession and as such it is relevant to that time frame. The uniforms were basically same from the late 1720's till after the Seven Years War (except for the addition of lapels to infantry uniforms in the late 1750's).

They took a more austere appearance following the clothing regulations of 1730's, which reflected both moral ideals against ostentation with just a little bit of economy -- the heavy embroidery on the officers coats, the colored waistcoats and breeches disappeared, except in the foreign units, but then again, the regulations were never completely respected. 1 vol, 300 pgs 2014 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-205600 PRAGUE: The Empty Triumph -- Wargame PRAGUE - The Empty Triumph is volume VII of The Battles From The Age of Reason and continues the course of the Seven Years War in Europe.

On May 6, 1757 King Frederick II of Prussia sent 65,000 men on a maneuver to turn the right flank of 62,000 Austrians strongly deployed along a ridge east of the city Prague under the command of Prince Charles of Lorraine. Both sides were poised for for a battle which would be the largest of the war.

Although the battle clearly was a Prussian success the victory fell short because Prague successfully withstood the enemy siege until June 16 when Marshal Daun's Austrian relief force dealt Frederick his first defeat on the rolling hills near Kolin.

PRAGUE allows players to explore all aspects of the battle with multiple scenarios.

As a bonus, this game includes the Lobositz Expansion map.

Components:
* 3rd Edition Standard Series Rules booklet
* Exclusive Rules booklet containing Special Rules, Scenarios and Historical Commentary
* Three 22x34-inch full color, period-style maps
* 420 1/2-inch Counters, both full color and black & white
* Cardstock charts & tables
* Two 10-sided dice1 vol, 1 pgs 2014 US, CLASH OF ARMS
NEW-box, available early July 2014 ......$88.00 DISCOUNT:25%

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1-71610 Anderson, Fred PEOPLE'S ARMY, A: Massachusetts Soldiers and Society in the Seven Years' War A People's Army documents the many distinctions between British regulars and Massachusetts provincial troops during the Seven Years' War. Originally published by UNC Press in 1984, the book was the first investigation of colonial military life to give equal attention to official records and to the diaries and other writings of the common soldier. The provincials' own accounts of their experiences in the campaign amplify statistical profiles that define the men, both as civilians and as soldiers. These writings reveal in intimate detail their misadventures, the drudgery of soldiering, the imminence of death, and the providential world view that helped reconcile them to their condition and to the war.

The author examines the military relationship between the British professional army & the militia type soldiers of the Bay Colony. Lots of first hand accounts, appendices, returns, biblio, and index.1 vol, 292 pgs 1996 US, UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA PRESS
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1-16110 Annotated and edited by Vincent W. Rospond FREDERICK THE GREAT'S INSTRUCTIONS TO HIS GENERALS At various times in his military career Frederick the Great seemed on the cusp of a major defeat, yet always to find ways to extricate himself a secure a victory for himself and his lands. Frederick has long been considered in the pantheon of military leaders for his strategic and tactical prowess. His instructions to his generals have long been considered a starting point to understand the military mind of this leader. We present an annotated and illustrated version of Frederick the Great's 1754 Instructions to his infantry and cavalry. Included in this volume are maps that provide a background to his battles, a biography of Frederick and some of his generals, and an explanation of 18th century warfare as well as illustrations of his troops.1 vol, 112 pgs 2012 US, WINGED HUSSAR PUBLISHING
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1-236930 Badone, Giovanni YOU HAVE TO DIE IN PIEDMONT: The Battle of Assietta, 19 July 1747. The War of the Austrian Succession in the Alps 'You have to die in Piedmont!' is an old folk song, still played in the western Alps, that tells of the French regiments that were coming from the Mongeneve Pass in order to attack a combined Austro-Sardinian force entrenched on the Assietta Plateau, 2,500 meters up in the Cottian Alps. This crucial position controlled two main roads from France to the Kingdom of Sardinia's capital, Turin. The battle occurred on 19 June 1747, and was the bloodiest single day action not only of the War of Austrian Succession (1740-1748) in Italy, but in the whole military history of the Alps. Includes 26 b/w illustrations, 18 b/w photos, 19 maps, 3 diagrams, and 14 tables.

The strategic goal of the French offensive was the siege and the capture of the Fort of Exilles, in the Susa Valley on the road from Brian?on to Turin. An army of about 20,000 soldiers under the command of the Chevalier de Belle-Isle was divided into two corps: one went down the Moncenisio towards Exilles, while the other advanced towards the Val Chisone to attack the Assietta ridge from the south. Having predicted that the French would move through the area, Carlo Emanuele III of Savoy had fortified the area with an entrenched camp garrisoned with 7,000 men. French intelligence discovered that the allied forces were fortifying the pass, while the main Austrian army had left the siege of Genoa to reach the Alps.

So, the decision was taken to attack immediately. The forces involved amounted to 32 French battalions against nine Sardinian and four Austrian battalions. Despite the desperate effort of the soldiers and the personal valor of the French officers, all the attacks were repulsed with heavy losses. In a matter of three hours of murderous combat, some 5,000 soldiers, out of 27,000 men engaged, became casualties: even the French commander, Belle-Isle, was killed in the struggle. From that day, the Battle of Assietta became a sort of military legend for the Sardinian forces, and subsequently for the Italian Army, but no serious attempt to reconstruct the event was ever made.

Only at the end of the 19th century did the French try to develop a more detailed study of the struggle by publishing the manuscript written by Lt-Gen de Vault in the second half of 18th century. This is therefore the first full work to address the history of this battle, based firmly on extensive archival and printed sources, and fully supported by maps and illustrations as well as a comprehensive index.1 vol, 344 pgs 2023 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-224010 Barrento, Antonio Guerra Fantastica - The Portuguese Army in the Seven Years War This book deals with a series of military operations that occurred in Portugal in 1762 and 1763, during the Seven Years' War, and which have been largely dismissed by the historiography. They are collectively called the Guerra Fantastica, 'Fantastical War', given the fact that the military units of the countries involved carried out multiple movements while not engaging in any battle.

This work begins with an introduction to the phenomenon of war as a whole, to the environment in Europe at the time, and to the military framework of the conflict. It then describes the events that led to the participation of Portugal in the Seven Years' War and the way in which the conflict in Portugal began.

It continues with a presentation of the various forces involved. For this purpose, it analyses in detail the weakness of the Portuguese army, the military reinforcements that were obtained from England, and the arrival in Portugal of the Count of Lippe, whom the King of England had recommended to the King of Portugal to be the commander of the forces, given his recognized ability for the task.

It proceeds with an account of the events of the war, starting with an analysis of the invasion of the North of Portugal by the Spanish army and its later withdrawal to Spain. It continues with a description of how the Spanish army, once strengthened by French units, again invaded Portuguese territory, and the events that occurred until its second withdrawal. Despite the numerical superiority of the Bourbon army, the difficulties of the terrain, the efficient command of the Count of Lippe, and the maneuvers of the Anglo-Portuguese army prevented it from reaching victory and forced its return to Spain.

The book is an important piece of research, based on archival material. It explores contemporary correspondence between the Court of Spain and the commanders of the force that invaded Portugal, which is available at the Archive of Simancas. It makes use, moreover, of the correspondence between the Secretary of State of Portugal, the Count of Oeiras, and the Count of Lippe, and between the latter and his subordinate commanders, which is extant at the Military Historical Archive of Lisbon. At the same time, this work is reader-friendly, integrating several notes and original documents that help clarify certain of its major points, as well as a list of the units that participated in the military operations.
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1-18260 Biles, William S. drawings by Darrell Capshaw UNIFORMS OF THE SEVEN YEARS WAR:Volume #1 Prussia, England, Hanover, Hesse-Cassel, Brunswick. Uniform detail, Flags, Standards, organization for Infantry, Cavalry and Artillery. B/w line drawings biblio, index.1 vol, 64 pgs 2003 US, OMM Publishing
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1-18270 Biles, William S. drawings by Darrell Capshaw UNIFORMS OF THE SEVEN YEARS WAR:Volume #2 France, Austria, Bavaria, Saxony and Wurttenberg. Uniform detail, Flags, Standards, organization for Infantry, Cavalry and Artillery. B/w line drawings, biblio, index.1 vol, 51 pgs 2003 US, OMM Publishing
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1-18280 Biles, William S. drawings by Darrell Capshaw UNIFORMS OF THE SEVEN YEARS WAR:Volume #3 The Reicharmee (German States), Russia & Palatinate. Uniform detail, Flags, Standards, organization for Infantry, Cavalry and Artillery. B/w line drawings, biblio, index.1 vol, 58 pgs 2003 US, OMM Publishing
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1-228740 Carmichael, Ewan LIKE A BRAZEN WALL: The Battle of Minden, 1759, and Its Place in the Seven Years War Balanced examination of the Battle of Minden: Applauding, where due, the dash and elan of the French and Saxon opponents of the English; Examining the enduring challenges of multinationality by considering the relationships between Britain and her German allies; Reviewing the role of the leader by reconsidering the strengths and weaknesses of Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick; and reviewing the role of the British horse and its controversial commander, Sackville.

The battle and the operations leading up to it provide lessons in leadership, command and control, communications, understanding of terrain, maneuver, deception, concentration of force, mutual support, liaison with allies, and discipline. Explains the strategic necessity of British involvement in an Anglo-German allied army in Europe as well as describes the tactical detail of Minden and the parallel battle of Gohfeld, including a review of the effectiveness of British musketry.

Orders of battle, uniform details and an illustrated battlefield tour are included, as are 5 maps, 26 photos, 5 b/w illustrations, 1 color ill, 16pp of tables, and 4pp of uniform plates.1 vol, 278 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-213811 Cogswell, Neil LOBOSITZ TO LEUTHEN: Horace St Paul and the Seven Years War, 1756-1757 In 1751, at the age of 22 and then a law student, Horace St Paul had, as he described it, 'a difference' with an older man over the favor of a lady. This 'difference' resulted in the death of the older man in an impromptu duel to which there were no witnesses. The investigating coroner directed that St Paul should stand trial for willful murder. With no confidence in the outcome, St Paul fled to France where such affairs of were looked on in a different light. He declined to return home to England to stand trial and was outlawed. St Paul was a handsome young man who was possessed of considerable social graces and received a liberal allowance from his father.

From France, he moved to Brussels, where he was accepted at the Court of Prince Charles of Lorraine, Governor-General of the Austrian Netherlands and brother-in-law of Maria Theresa, the Empress Queen. In 1756 Frederic II of Prussia invaded Saxony thereby precipitating a general war in Europe.

Prince Charles of Lorraine confidently expected to be appointed to the chief command of the Austrian army, once it was fully mobilized. The Prince thought sufficiently well of St Paul to offer him a post at his side as aide-de-camp and sent him to join Marshal Browne, then commanding in Bohemia, as a volunteer to learn something of soldiering. St Paul joined Marshal Browne shortly before the Austrain army advanced to attempt to relieve the Saxons, then besieged at Pirna. Having no regimental duties St Paul kept a journal of the day to day operations of the Austrians, thereby learning his new trade. He was present at the first major action of the war at Lobositz. The following year, now in the suite of Prince Charles of Lorraine, St Paul was present at the great battle outside Prague and was subsequently besieged in that city. He was also in a position to gather eyewitness accounts of other actions - notably that at Kolin - as he accompanied the victorious Austrian forces on their advance from Bohemia into Silesia while the King of Prussia was away seeking to prevent the armies of France and the Empire from re-conquering Saxony. Once in Silesia the Austrian army besieged and stormed the great fortress of Schweidnitz and then crushed the remains of the Prussian army ouside Breslau and captured that Capital city. Nike, the capricious Goddess of Victory, had crowned the triumphant Austrians. Nemesis, the Goddess of Retribution, had other ideas. One month after his stunning victory over the French and Empire forces at Rossbach, King Frederic of Prussia hurled his outnumbered and weary troops against the Austrians at Leuthen just outside Breslau.

The Journal of St Paul is a day by day account. He is not shy to write 'Nothing happened', also when the action is hottest he can be understandably brief. As a man learning his trade, he often records details of almost arcane significance. As his original editor George Grey Butler noted: 'This is not history, but it is the stuff from which history is written.' Accompanying the text are a detailed Gazeteer and Lists of Persons and Regiments indicated in the text as well as 232 plates of maps and plans on which the reader can follow the operations described. This is a landmark work in the history of the Seven Years War. A continuation of this Journal, describing the Campaigns from 1758 to 1760, is in preparation.
1 vol, 712 pgs 2018 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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2-213811 Cogswell, Neil LOBOSITZ TO LEUTHEN: Horace St Paul and the Seven Years War, 1756-1757 In 1756, Prince Charles of Lorraine confidently expected to be appointed to the chief command of the Austrian army once it was fully mobilised. The Prince thought sufficiently well of St Paul to offer him a post at his side as aide-de-camp and sent him to join Marshal Browne, then commanding in Bohemia, as a volunteer to learn something of soldiering. Having no regimental duties St Paul kept a journal of the day to day operations of the Austrians, thereby learning his new trade.

Day by day diary kept by Horace St Paul during the war. He is not shy to write, nothing happened, and also when the action is hottest he can be understandably brief. As a man learning his trade, he often records details of almost arcane significance.
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1-213812 Cogswell, Neil OLMUTZ TO TORGAU: Horace St Paul and the Campaigns of the Austrian Army in the Seven Years War 1758-60 Following the disastrous conclusion to the campaign of 1757, the Austrian Army regrouped in Bohemia. Meanwhile, the King of Prussia sought to complete his reconquest of Silesia before seizing the initiative and thrusting directly towards Vienna. In his path stood the town of Olmutz, which would prove to be a high-tide mark of the war.

Over the next three years, Austria and her allies inflicted a series of heavy defeats on the Prussians at Hochkirch, Kunersdorf, Dresden, Maxen, Landeshut, and Glatz. By the end of 1760 - with Berlin open to insult by Swedish, Austrian and especially Russian raiders - the King of Prussia was left with no other option than the desperate measure of attacking the Austrian Army in a renowned, strong defensive position on the heights of Suptitz (outside Torgau).

From the near-balletic formality of the battles and sieges of a prior age, the business of war changed during these campaigns. Many of the actions were designed with the objective of annihilation, and the critical moment of several battles came at night; the geometric precision of siege warfare gave way to the indiscriminate horrors of bombardment.

Throughout these campaigns, Horace St Paul - an English gentleman volunteer - continued to accompany Marshal Daun. He noted the day-to-day progress of the army and recorded the essential connective tissue which links the great events of these campaigns - often highlighting occasions where a general action was expected, but does not occur. In parallel, this volume includes accounts from the Prussian perspective - including that of Henri de Catt, to whom the King of Prussia confided his thoughts.

The text is accompanied by 242 plates of maps and statistical information, as well as a detailed gazetteer and lists of persons and regiments named.1 vol, 712 pgs 2018 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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2-16850 Corbett, Julian S ENGLAND IN THE SEVEN YEARS WAR: 1756-1763 Two-volume set covers England in the Seven Years War (1756-1763). The policy of England - that of Pitt - was to limit the commitment in terms of men; priority was given to the Royal Navy and an indirect form of colonial warfare allied with blockade was established. The naval intricacies, along with their political and land-based military corollaries, are illuminated as ever present simmering tensions between England and France, and the newly emergent Prussia and Austria, lead to a conflict that dragged many other nations into the strife.

The second volume carries the narrative on into 1760: an abortive counter-attack by French forces in Canada; further pressure in Germany thwarted by Frederick and his generals; and the catastrophic intervention of Spain into the war.1 vol, 884 pgs 1992 UK, GREENHILL BOOKS
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1-207610 Cubbison, Douglas ALL CANADA IN THE HANDS OF THE BRITISH: General Jeffery Amherst and the 1760 Campaign to Conquer New France This tells full story of the successful sieges of Montreal that ended France's control of Canada, examines the three principal columns that General Jeffery Amherst's army comprised, only one of which was under his direct command, and also shows how well Brigadier General James Murray's use of what is today called population-centric counterinsurgency corresponded with Amherst's strategic oversight and victory.

In 1760, Amherst led the British campaign that captured Montreal and began the end of French colonial rule in North America. All Canada in the Hands of the British is a detailed account of Amherst's successful military strategy and soldiers' experiences on both sides.

Newly promoted general Jeffery Amherst took command of British forces in North America in 1759 and soon secured victories at Fort Duquesne, Louisbourg, Quebec, Fort Ticonderoga, and Niagara. In 1760 William Pitt, head of the British government, commanded Amherst to eliminate French rule in Canada. During the ensuing campaign, Amherst confronted French resurgence at Quebec and mounted sieges at Isle aux Noix and Fort Levis, both of which were made difficult by French strategic placements on nearby islands.

Using archival materials, archaeological evidence, and the first-hand accounts of junior provincial soldiers, Cubbison takes us from the eighteenth-century antagonisms between the British and French in the New World through the Seven Years' War, to the final siege and its historic significance for colonial Canada. In one of the most decisive victories of the Seven Years' War, Amherst was able, after a mere four weeks, to claim all of Canada.
1 vol, 304 pgs 2014 US, UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA PRESS
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1-18470 Dorn, Gunter & Englemann, Joachim CAVALRY REGIMENTS OF FREDERICK THE GREAT:1756-1763 9.5x12.5, (2) color pages and text on the Hussar, Cuirassier and Dragoon regiments of Frederick's cavalry, index of regiments, biblio, maps.1 vol, 160 pgs 1989 WEST CHESTER, SHIFFER PUB
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1-18480 Dorn, Gunter & Englemann, Joachim INFANTRY REGIMENTS OF FREDERICK THE GREAT:1756-63 9.5x12.5, color page and text on both the garrison and field regiments of Frederick, biblio, index.1 vol, 160 pgs 1989 WEST CHESTER, SHIFFER PUB
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1-11900 Duffy, Christopher ARMY OF FREDERICK THE GREAT Classic, definitive study of Frederick's military machine. Includes List of Regiments, b/w drawings, illustrations, maps, bibliography, and index.1 vol, 272 pgs 1996 CHICAGO, EMPEROR'S PRESS
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1-223160 Duffy, Christopher INSTRUMENT OF WAR V1: The Austrian Army in the SYW How did an 18th Century army work? This book is the most important examination of such an army yet done, written by the premier military historian of the era. 72 b/w ills, 6 b/w maps, 3 diags, numerous tables & graphs

Maria Theresa had seen her inheritance almost lost to unprovoked attacks from her neighbors. Her army had stood by her then, and was now trying desperately to improve, as it had to face Frederick the Great, the master-soldier of the era. But she and her ministers soon faced the dilemma of how to fight a war without sacrificing what they were fighting for.

The structure of the army, the life of its soldiers, its strengths and weaknesses, the personalities that gave it such a unique character, from top to bottom, are all considered. Not only is the Austria of Maria Theresa examined, but fascinating views appear of Prussian opponents and French, Swedish and Russian armies. Efforts were made to reshape the army, the state, and the world of diplomacy. Maria Theresa wanted to be a mother to her army, to serve it as faithfully as it served her. This is a study of what problems they faced.

The army and its needs affected all around it. Conscription, taxation, constitutional change, bureaucracy, logistics, all of these dominated countries that never witnessed a campaign. To most of the inhabitants of Central Europe the army was the state, and their lives cannot be understood without examining it. Conscription tells us much about the homelands of the soldiers - the languages they spoke, the professions they served, their willingness to serve what to many was an alien monarch. The army provides an important view of 18th Century Bohemia, Hungary, Croatia, Lombardy, Belgium and Austria. Even the distant Irish played an important role in this army.

But this is no dry commentary. The 18th Century is brought to life not only in the words of Christopher Duffy, but also of the perceptive diplomat Kaunitz, experienced generals like Daun and Loudon, Prussian spies and foreign attaches, a cynical Belgian prince and a young Italian officer, and many others. Their firsthand accounts explain the successes and failures of Austria at war.

The battles and campaigns of the Seven Years War cannot be understood without knowledge of the instruments necessary to conduct such a war. Every serious military historian should read this book.
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2-58801 Duffy, Christopher INSTRUMENT OF WAR: The Austrian Army in the SYW - Volume 1 Examines the structure of Maria Theresa's army, the life of its soldiers, its strengths and weaknesses, the personalities that gave it such a unique character, from top to bottom. Also considers her Prussian opponents as well as French, Swedish, and Russian armies. Efforts were made to reshape the army, the state, and the world of diplomacy. Maria Theresa wanted to be a mother to her army, to serve it as faithfully as it served her as she addressed various problems.

The 18th century army and its needs affected all around it. Conscription, taxation, constitutional change, bureaucracy, logistics, all of these dominated countries that never witnessed a campaign. To most of the inhabitants of Central Europe the army was the state, and their lives cannot be understood without examining it. Conscription tells us much about the homelands of the soldiers - the languages they spoke, the professions they served, their willingness to serve what to many was an alien monarch. The army provides an important view of 18th Century Bohemia, Hungary, Croatia, Lombardy, Belgium and Austria. Even the distant Irish played an important role in this army.

The 18th Century is brought to life in the words of Christopher Duffy, perceptive diplomat Kaunitz, experienced generals like Daun and Loudon, Prussian spies and foreign attaches, a cynical Belgian prince, a young Italian officer, and many others. 1 vol, 560 pgs 2020 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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2-58802 Duffy, Christopher BY FORCE OF ARMS: The Austrian Army in the SYW - Volume 2 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. 51 b/w photos, 69 maps

Wars never turn out as expected when there are formidable foes, and this book tells what went wrong. This is more than an account of battles and marches. The story of the Seven Years War in Central Europe has been long neglected, and yet it was there that the Austrians (followed closely by the Prussians) broke with the former rigidity of the armies of monarchical Europe, and not just foreshadowed but put into actual effect initiatives that are normally associated with the campaigns of the Revolution and Napoleon.

The myth of a limited war leading to indecisive battles is no longer tenable. Not that it lacks a good story of excellent soldiers, some of them left in the limelight when Frederick the Great's legend was created, and of battles long forgotten. A wealth of maps and as many eyewitness accounts as possible have been used to explain what actually happened. This account of the war in central Europe emphasizes and focuses on the operations of the Austrian army.1 vol, 524 pgs 2023 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-72710 Duffy, Christopher PRUSSIA'S GLORY:Rossbach & Leuthen 1757 Detailed account by the today's foremost, he brings to life the defeat of the larger Austrian army by Frederick, illust/maps.1 vol, 204 pgs 2003 CHICAGO, EMPERO'S PRESS
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1-32300 Edwardes, Michael THE BATTLE OF PLASSEY 'British Battle Series', Clive's victory that won India for the British. B/w illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 167 pgs 1963 NEW YORK,MACMILLAN COMP
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1-214180 Grant, John - edited by Earl Chapman A DANGEROUS SERVICE: A Soldier's View of the Seven Years' War in the Caribbean and North America The Black Watch's John Grant offers eyewitness accounts of military life during the French and Indian War provide fascinating and invaluable insights into the period. Includes the Highland soldier's emotions before and after combat, his will to fight, and, most of all, his perseverance in adversity.

We follow the young Scottish officer to the Caribbean, where he soldiered in the disease-ridden cane fields and swamps of Martinique and Guadeloupe, and later at the siege of Havana, and to North America, where he served at Staten Island, New York and on the Hudson River route to Ticonderoga and points north. He worked on building forts at Oswego and Crown Point and was part of the movement of armies and supplies through the wilderness possible.

With General Jeffery Amherst's force, he survived shooting the treacherous rapids of the St. Lawrence River to capture Montreal in 1760, completing the British conquest of New France. Includes black and white illustrations, maps, notes, appendices, and index.1 vol, 320 pgs 2017 CANADA, ROBIN BRASS STUDIO
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1-228810 Lapray, Olivier HASTENBECK 1757: The French Army and the Opening Campaign of the Seven Years War Covers the campaign of the French armies in Westphalia that saw its climax play out around the village of Hastenbeck on 26 July 1757, where the forces of Marechal d'Estrees gained a victory that came close to knocking Hanover out of the war. Having left their garrisons four months earlier, they had come to battle at the gates of Hanover after having traveled more than 600 kilometers through the Low Countries and into Germany. Includes 10 maps, 8 b/w images, and 8pp of color plates.1 vol, 152 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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2-67500 Luvaas, Jay editor and translator FREDERICK THE GREAT ON THE ART OF WAR Frederick the Great (1712-1786), King of Prussia, initiated the Seven Years' War in 1756; outfought the formidable French, Russian, and Austrian armies aligned against him; and established Prussia as a major power, thereby decisively influencing the next two centuries of European history. He was also a brilliant military thinker whose observations arose from extensive battlefield experience.

This volume presents a balanced selection from Frederick's writings on strategy, tactics, and mobility; the problems of logistics and a two-front war; the combined use of infantry, cavalry, and artillery; the history of the Prussian army; the critical battles of the Seven Years' War; generalship as an art; and much more. A majority of this material is translated here for the first time in English and available nowhere else. The result is an invaluable glimpse into the inner thoughts of a military genius.1 vol, 391 pgs 1999 US, DA CAPO PRESS
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1-222080 Mc Intyre, James JOURNAL OF THE SEVEN YEARS WAR ASSOCIATION SPECIAL ISSUE: Schaumburg, Lippe and Buckeburg in the Seven Years' War Spring 2018 Volume XXI Number 3 issue.

* The Army of Schaumburg, Lippe and Buckeburg
* Scion of Military Enlightenment: Field Marshal Friedrich Wilhelm Ernst Graf zu Schaumburg, Lippe and Buckeburg
* An Abriged Memoir of What Happened at the Siege of Kassel in 17611 vol, 56 pgs 2019 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-936231 Mc Intyre, James JOURNAL OF THE SEVEN YEARS WAR ASSOCIATION SPECIAL ISSUE: The Guerra Fantastica Articles Include:
The Portuguese Army in the Seven Years War/ Guerra Fantastica
The Spanish Army in the Seven Years War/ Guerra Fantastica
The Franco-Spanish Campaign in Portugal, 1761-1762 or Guerra Fantastica
Memoire of the Campaign in Portugal in 1762 by the Count Wilhelm zu Schaumburg-Lippe (Translated and edited)
A Kind of General: The Portugal Campaign of 1762 and the Making of General John Burgoyne
Book Reviews
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1-936232 Mc Intyre, James JOURNAL OF THE SEVEN YEARS WAR ASSOCIATION ISSUE: 23.2 The Battle of Rossbach
Mid-18th century Gallophobia
Katrin and Sascha Mobius
The Battle of Lafelt 1747: Indirect Influence on the Operations and Tactics of the Austrians in the Seven Years' War
Field Marshal Daun and Frederick the Great
Joseph Count Siskovics
The Ambushes at Gundersdrof and Domstadtl: Tactical Engaments with Strategic Results
Book Reviews
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1-936233 Mc Intyre, James JOURNAL OF THE SEVEN YEARS WAR ASSOCIATION ISSUE: 23.3 Contents
Review and Outlook
Call for Submissions
Article Submission Guidelines
Developing Amphibious Doctrine: The British Experience in the Seven Years War
Thomas More Molineux: Father of Amphibious Warfare
Excerpts for the Services of Lieutenant Colonel Francis Downman, Royal Artillery
Items of Interest
Subscription Information
Journal Staff
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1-936234 Mc Intyre, James JOURNAL OF THE SEVEN YEARS WAR ASSOCIATION ISSUE: 23.4 Contents
Review and Outlook
Call for Submissions
Article Submission Guidelines
The Soldiers' General: Counter Piotr Semionovich Saltykov
The Dictator-Karl Heinrich von Wedell
The Battle of Kay/Paltzig-23 July 1759
Seven Years War Association Convention Report
Items of Interest
Subscription Information
Journal Staff
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1-936241 Mc Intyre, James JOURNAL OF THE SEVEN YEARS WAR ASSOCIATION ISSUE: 24.1 Contents: Review and Outlook; Affaire des Postes: Maurice de Saxe's 1746-1747 Battle Tactics; The Oldest Hussar of Empress Maria Theresia; The Embodiment of Military Europe: Ulrich Friedrich Woldemar Graf von Lowendahl; Book Reviews; Schedule of Events for the Seven Years War Convention; and Items of Interest.1 vol, 28 pgs 2022 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-936242 Mc Intyre, James JOURNAL OF THE SEVEN YEARS WAR ASSOCIATION ISSUE: 24.2 Contents:
* Battle of St. Foy 1760
* Putting Words in Soldiers' Mouths: Anecdotes and Poems of SYW
* Conference Report: 26th Annual War College of the SYW (2022)
* Items of Interest: News1 vol, 34 pgs 2022 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-936221 Mc Intyre, James editor SEVEN YEARS WAR ASSOCIATION JOURNAL: Volume XXII No 1 1 vol, 58 pgs 2019 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-936222 Mc Intyre, James editor SEVEN YEARS WAR ASSOCIATION JOURNAL: Volume XXII No 2 Winter 2018-2019 Volume XXII Number 2 issue.

* Identifying the Gunboat at the Battle of Stoney Point
* Frederick's Mentor: Santa Cruz de Marcenado
* The Popularizer: Friedrich Wilhelm von Zanthier and the Works of Santa Cruz de Marcenado
* Excerpt from Military Reflections of Santa Cruz de Marcenado
* Convention Report: 36th Annual SYWA Convention1 vol, 44 pgs 2019 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-936223 Mc Intyre, James editor SEVEN YEARS WAR ASSOCIATION JOURNAL: Volume XXII No 3 Spring 2019 Issue includes: Review and Outlook; Call for Submissions; Article Submission Guidelines; Heavyweight of the Lights: Andreas Count Hadik von Futak; The Raid on Berlin, 1757; Book Reviews; Society for Military History Conference Report; Items of Interest; Subscriptions; and Journal Staff.1 vol, 58 pgs 2019 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-936224 Mc Intyre, James editor SEVEN YEARS WAR ASSOCIATION JOURNAL: Volume XXII No 4 Summer 2019 Issue includes: 1 vol, 58 pgs 2019 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-936143 Mitchell, James editor SYW ASSOCIATION JOURNAL VOL X1V No 2 Life & Times of Graf von Seckendorf; Wargamimg theFrench Infantry Detachments; British Artillerists.1 vol, 88 pgs 2007 CROWN POINT, SYW ASSOCIAT
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1-24670 Pengel, R, & Hurt, G.R. RUSSIAN CAVALRY AND FLAGS OF THE SEVEN YEARS WAR 8x12, packed with b/w line drawings of Uniforms, Equipment, Standards etc.1 vol, 42 pgs 2003 US, OMM Publishing
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1-24680 Pengel, R, & Hurt, G.R. RUSSIAN INFANTRY AND FLAGS OF THE SEVEN YEARS WAR 8x12, packed with b/w line drawings of Uniforms, Equipment, Standards etc.1 vol, 40 pgs 2003 US, OMM Publishing
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1-26830 Pengel, R. FRENCH REGIMENTS ETRANGERES: SEVEN YEARS WAR UNIFORMS & FLAGS 8.5x11-inch booklet starts with listing of infantry regiments and unit strengths, followed by uniform section with black and white illustrations of uniforms and flags with associated regimental color details. 1 vol, 46 pgs 2003 US, OMM Publishing
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1-18100 Pengel, R. & Hurt, G.R. PRUSSIAN INFANTRY UNIFORMS OF THE SEVEN YEARS WAR 8.5x11-inch booklet offers tabular color listing for each infantry regiment, including facings, pompoms, and lace, followed by extensive black and white uniform illustrations. Includes recruitment areas and main battles.1 vol, 62 pgs 2003 US, OMM Publishing
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1-18110 Pengel, R. & Hurt, G.R. AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN HUSSARS, ARTILLERY & SUPPORT 8x12, packed with b/w line drawings of Uniforms, Equipment, Standards etc for 1740-1762.1 vol, 36 pgs 2003 US, OMM Publishing
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1-18120 Pengel, R. & Hurt, G.R. AUSTRIAN DRAGOONS & CUIRASSIERS 8x12, packed with b/w line drawings of Uniforms,Equipment, Standards etc.1 vol, 44 pgs 2003 US, OMM Publishing
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1-18130 Pengel, R. & Hurt, G.R. AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN INFANTRY: 1740-1762 8.5x11-inch booklet starts with listing of infantry regiments and their commanders, battles, organization details, and other info, followed by uniform section with black and white illustrations and uniform color details. Includes foreign regiments serving in army and flag details.1 vol, 64 pgs 2003 US, OMM Publishing
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1-18140 Pengel, R. & Hurt, G.R. BAVARIA, SAXONY & PALATINATE 8x12, packed with b/w line drawings of Uniforms,Equipment, Flags etc.1 vol, 104 pgs 2003 US, OMM Publishing
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1-18150 Pengel, R. & Hurt, G.R. FRENCH INFANTRY REGIMENTS, 1740-1762 8x12, packed with b/w line drawings of Uniforms,Equipment, Standards etc.1 vol, 86 pgs 2003 US, OMM Publishing
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1-18160 Pengel, R. & Hurt, G.R. MAISON DU ROI, CAVALRY & INFANTRY:FLAGS, UNIFORMS 8x12, packed with b/w line drawings of Uniforms,Equipment, Standards etc for 1740-17621 vol, 48 pgs 2003 US, OMM Publishing
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1-18170 Pengel, R. & Hurt, G.R. FRENCH TROUPES LEGERES OF THE SEVEN YEARS WAR: 1740-63 8.5x11-inch booklet is packed with black and white line drawings of infantry and cavalry with associated color information. Also includes many unit OOBs, tabular uniform guide info, many unit strengths, and other details.1 vol, 42 pgs 2003 US, OMM Publishing
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1-18180 Pengel, R. & Hurt, G.R. GERMAN STATES SUPPLEMENT 8x12, packed with b/w line drawings of Uniforms, Equipment, Standards of Brunswick-Luneburg(Hanover), Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel, Hessen Cassel and Schaumburg Lippe.1 vol, 94 pgs 2003 US, OMM Publishing
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1-18200 Pengel, R. & Hurt, G.R. PRUSSIAN CAVALRY, DRAGOONS & CURASSIERS 8x12, packed with b/w line drawings of Uniforms,Equipment, Standards etc.1 vol, 44 pgs 2003 US, OMM Publishing
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1-18210 Pengel, R. & Hurt, G.R. PRUSSIAN FLAGS OF THE SEVEN YEARS WARS 8x12, packed with b/w line drawings.1 vol, 24 pgs 2003 US, OMM Publishing
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1-18220 Pengel, R. & Hurt, G.R. PRUSSIAN REGULAR, IRREGULAR & PROVINCIAL HUSSARS 8x12, packed with b/w line drawings of Uniforms,Equipment, Standards etc.1 vol, 44 pgs 2003 US, OMM Publishing
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1-18230 Pengel, R. & Hurt, G.R. SWEDISH ARMY IN POMERANIA: 1757-1763 8.5x11-inch booklet is packed with black and white line drawings of flags, guidons, and standards with associated color information. Also includes listings of infantry regiments and artillery units, tabular uniform guide, unit strength, deployment in 1757, and other details.1 vol, 48 pgs 2003 US, OMM Publishing
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1-18240 Pengel, R. & Hurt, G.R. SWEDEN & GERMAN STATES: CAVALRY OF THE SEVEN YEARS WAR 8.5x11-inch booklet is packed with black and white line drawings of uniforms, equipment, and standards with associated color information. Each unit description also often includes strength and other details.1 vol, 36 pgs 2003 US, OMM Publishing
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1-18250 Pengel, R. & Hurt, G.R. SWEDEN & GERMAN STATES, INFANTRY AND CANNON 8x12, packed with b/w line drawings of Uniforms,Equipment, Standards etc.1 vol, 78 pgs 2003 US, OMM Publishing
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1-33880 Pengel, R. & Hurt, G.R. REICHSARMEE, THE:ORGANIZATION, FLAGS & UNIFORMS 8x12, packed with b/w line drawings of Uniforms, Equipment, Flags etc.1 vol, 78 pgs 2003 US, OMM Publishing
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1-37460 Pengel, R. & Hurt, G.R. FRENCH CAVALRY & DRAGOONS:UNIFORMS & FLAGS 1740-62 8x12, packed with b/w line drawings of Uniforms, Equipment, Standards etc.1 vol, 85 pgs 2003 US, OMM Publishing
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1-236510 Rambaud, Alfred translated by George Nafziger THE RUSSIANS AND PRUSSIAN DURING THE SEVEN YEARS' WA The Prussians and Russians During the Seven Years' War by Alfred Rambaud is a detailed history of the battles and interactions of the Kingdom in Prussia and Imperial Russia during the years 1756 - 1763. The personalities, battles and diplomacy of the period were brilliantly researched at the end of the 19th century by the French historian Alfred Rambaud. Dr. George Nafziger brings you a new translation of this military history classic. This edition includes black and white drawings and maps.1 vol, 120 pgs 2023 US, WINGED HUSSAR PUBLISHING
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1-88560 Reid, Stuart illust by Bob Marion TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH European Armies in the French-Indian Wars and the War for India, plate, uniform schematics.1 vol, 88 pgs 2008 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-44043 Saperson, C.A. and Lenton J.R. NAVY LISTS, V3:1756-1762 The Seven Years War Lists of all the combatants, action reports, o/b's1 vol, 40 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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2-203390 Showalter, Dennis FREDERICK THE GREAT: A Military History Frederick the Great is one of history's most important leaders. Famed for his military successes and domestic reforms, his campaigns were a watershed in the history of Europe - securing Prussia's place as a continental power and inaugurating a new pattern of total war that was to endure until 1918.

However, much myth surrounds this enigmatic man - his personality and his role as politician, warrior and king. Showalter's cleverly written book provides a refreshing, multidimensional depiction of Frederick the Great and an objective, detailed reappraisal of his military, political, and social achievements.

Early chapters set the scene with an excellent summary of 18th century Europe - The Age of Reason; an analysis of the character, composition and operating procedures of the Prussian army; and explore Frederick's personality as a young man. Later chapters examine his stunning victories at Rossbach and Leuthen, his defeats at Prague and Kolin and Prussia's emergence as a key European power.1 vol, 384 pgs 2020 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-201640 Smelser, Marshall THE CAMPAIGN FOR THE SUGAR ISLANDS, 1759: A Study of Amphibious Warfare In the Seven Years' War, France's Sugar Islands, Guadeloupe, and Martinique, were stakes as important as the Dominion of Canada. This book sketches the background strategy that led William Pitt to send an expedition to capture them, but it is chiefly of the campaign itself.1 vol, 224 pgs 2012 US, UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA
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1-210781 Smith, Digby THE SEVEN YEARS WAR - A NEW HISTORY: VOLUME 1 POWER AND POLITICS (1755-1757) New, detailed history of the Seven Years' War by the celebrated military historian Digby Smith.
Fully illustrated, including 51 maps and 38 orders of battle.

This first volume covers global events to the Battle of Rossbach. But there is one major purpose to this new history. The events of the Seven Years' War are confusing in themselves, but the effects of time and World Wars have been to make following the course of action impossible with the volume of name changes across Europe. For the first time, Digby cuts through the confusions to provide an effective gazetteer of place names to make the understanding of campaigns possible. 1 vol, 300 pgs 2016 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-210782 Smith, Digby THE SEVEN YEARS WAR - A NEW HISTORY 2: YEARS OF MIRACLES (1758-1759) This much awaited second of three volumes in particular deals with the events of 1759 with great victories by British forces over their French opponents. It also of course covers the European theater from the Siege of Schweidnitz to the clash at Maxen. Includes 78 maps, 26 other illustrations, and 83 orders of battle.1 vol, 296 pgs 2017 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-210783 Smith, Digby THE SEVEN YEARS WAR - A NEW HISTORY 3: Years of Survival (1760-1763) This third and final volume covers the period from the battles of Landschut and Warburg to the Peace of Hubertusberg. This completes this monumental new history with its massive number of maps and orders of battle making it essential reference. Includes 73 maps, 26 other illustrations, and 85 orders of battle.1 vol, 304 pgs 2019 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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2-194940 Summerfield, Stephen AUSTRIAN SEVEN YEARS WAR INFANTRY AND ENGINEERS: Uniforms, Organization, and Equipment Completely revised 2nd edition. In our new format (slightly reduced in height but just as good inside). The new edition contains over 250 ADDITIONAL mostly contemporary illustrations on uniforms. The uniform/ equipment chapters have an additional 120 illustrations (from the original 60), 34 flags have been added, there are 55 contemporary illustrations from the 1749 Drill Book, the Grenz uniforms have been massively expanded It is hard to admit you need this edition more than the first, but the fact is that it is completely true.

A regiment by regiment study of the Austrian army in the Seven Years War, complete with uniform details and service history. The work includes the Grenz and Jager regiments as well as engineers. The illustrations come not only from re-worked Brauers but also the Albertini plates, Knotel plates and others. This is the ESSENTIAL reference, an absolute must for all Seven Years War enthusiasts. And before you ask - yes, the companion cavalry volume is being prepared at them moment and we expect to be ready early this year, illustrated throughout in color.1 vol, 234 pgs 2014 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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2-196850 Summerfield, Stephen SAXON ARMY OF THE AUSTRIAN WAR OF SUCCESSION AND THE SEVEN YEARS WAR Includes 250+ either new or improved illustrations plus different flags with their units.

Continuing this highly praised series on the uniforms of the Seven Years War, Stephen has come up with the definitive study of the Saxon army -- of particular interest as it fought on both sides, as it were. Bits and pieces of information exist in various books and uniform plates, but this is the first attempt to put all the information together, regiment by regiment -- infantry, cavalry, artillery and staff: uniforms, equipment, flags, and organization.1 vol, 216 pgs 2018 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-208270 Summerfield, Stephen HANOVERIAN ARMY OF THE SEVEN YEARS WAR: Uniforms, Organisation and Equipment Illustrated in color throughout and Stephen's latest superb uniform book.

This volume explores the uniforms, organization and equipment of the Hanoverian Army during the reign of George II (1727-60) to the end of the Seven Years War in 1763 under George III (1760-1820). In addition it covers the Saxe-Gotha Infantry Regiment, the Schaumburg-Lippe contingent and the various light troops in Anglo-Hanoverian pay. The massive amount of illustration comes from contemporary sources as well as Brauer, Knotel, and Schirmer. But the real joy are Stephen's meticulously reconstructed flags and standards. This will become the essential work for years to come.1 vol, 256 pgs 2015 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-237491 Summerfield, Steven HISTORY OF THE SEVEN YEARS WAR VOLUME 1: 1746-1757 Volume 1. New facsimile English version of the 1789 Thomas Holcroft translation of Frederick the Great's history of the 7YW (original was in French) published after Frederick's death. Reproduced in three separate volumes, with the third including some extra material by him on the Prussian State of the period.1 vol, 272 pgs 2023 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-237492 Summerfield, Steven HISTORY OF THE SEVEN YEARS WAR VOLUME 2: 1758-1760 Volume 2. New facsimile English version of the 1789 Thomas Holcroft translation of Frederick the Great's history of the 7YW (original was in French) published after his death. Reproduced it in three separate volumes, the third including some extra material by him on the Prussian State of the period.1 vol, 274 pgs 2023 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-237493 Summerfield, Steven HISTORY OF THE SEVEN YEARS WAR VOLUME 3: 1760-1763 Volume 3. New facsimile English version of the 1789 Thomas Holcroft translation of Frederick the Great's history of the 7YW (original was in French) published after his death. Reproduced it in three separate volumes, the third including some extra material by him on the Prussian State of the period.1 vol, 274 pgs 2023 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-193200 Tracy, Nicholas Battle of Quiberon Bay, 1759: Hawke and the Defeat of the French Invasion Revered naval theorist, Alfred Thayer Mahan, thought the Battle of Quiberon Bay (20 Nov 1759) was as significant as Nelson's victory in 1805, calling it 'the Trafalgar of this war (the Seven Years War).' Arguably it was even more vital. Britain in 1759 was much less well-defended, with virtually no regular troops at home, and the threat of French invasion was both more realistic and more imminent.

When the British fleet under Admiral Hawke fell upon them, the French ships of the line under Admiral Conflans were actually on their way to rendezvous with the invasion troopships gathered at the mouth of the Loire. Yet the battle and the admiral remain relatively obscure -- there is no Quiberon Square or Hawke's column. The battle itself was fought in terrible weather, the French attempting to exploit their local knowledge by heading for Quiberon Bay, assuming the British would not follow them among its treacherous shoals in such conditions. Hawke, however, pursued them under full sail and the French ships were destroyed, captured, run aground or scattered for the loss of only two British ships which ran aground. The invasion was thwarted. Professor Nicholas Tracy studies the battle and its strategic consequences, particularly upon the war for North America.

8 pages plates, 7 maps.1 vol, 256 pgs 2010 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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1-228650 Tracy, Nicholas THE BATTLE OF QUIBERON BAY, 1759: Britain's Other Trafalgar The Battle of Quiberon Bay (20 Nov 1759) was as significant as Nelson's victory in 1805, said Alfred Thayer Mahan, calling it 'the Trafalgar of this war [the Seven Years War].' Arguably it was even more vital. Britain in 1759 was much less well-defended, with virtually no regular troops at home, and the threat of French invasion was both more realistic and more imminent. When the British fleet under Admiral Hawke fell upon them, the French ships of the line under Admiral Conflans were actually on their way to rendezvous with the invasion troopships gathered at the mouth of the Loire. Includes eight pages of plates and seven maps.

The battle itself was fought in terrible weather, the French attempting to exploit their local knowledge by heading for Quiberon Bay, assuming the British would not follow them among its treacherous shoals in such conditions. Hawke, however, pursued them under full sail and the French ships were destroyed, captured, run aground, or scattered for the loss of only two British ships which ran aground. The invasion was thwarted.1 vol, 248 pgs 2021 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-84262 Woods, James ARMIES & UNIFORMS OF THE SYW: V2 Coalition Forces France, Reichsarmee and Saxony France, Reichsarmee and Saxony, (12) color pages of Uniforms, b/w illust. drawings, tables of uniform details, flags etc.1 vol, 96 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-84263 Woods, James ARMIES & UNIFORMS OF THE SYW: V3 Coalition Forces Austria, Sweden & Russia Austria, Sweden & Russia, twelve color pages of Uniforms, b/w illust. drawings, tables of uniform details, flags etc.1 vol, 96 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-86180 Alexrod, Alan BLOODING AT THE GREAT MEADOWS Story of a young George Washington and the battle that shaped the man, examines Washington's actual dispatches and the recent archeological evidence, biblio, index.1 vol, 270 pgs 2007 US, RUNNING PRESS BOOKS
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1-203720 Baker-Crothers, Hayes VIRGINIA AND THE FRENCH AND INDIAN WAR When hostilities flared between the British and French inhabitants of North America in the 1750s, the Virginia Colony and the Ohio Trading Company took center stage in the events that would later be remembered as the French and Indian War. Habitually without funds, supplies, experienced military leadership, or even a motivated body of men willing to defend their homes, the Virginia Colony struggled desperately to protect its western frontier from Indian incursions and partisan raids meant to wipe out the English presence in the Ohio River and Allegheny Mountain regions and secure a French monopoly on Indian trade.

Professor Hayes Baker-Crothers examines the role of the Virginia Colony at the outbreak of war and analyzes Virginia's contributions to the hard-won English victory, hampered for years by the legislative incompetence, military inactivity, and self-interest inherent in the British Colonial system. It is proposed in this text that the root causes of the conflict lay in the colonial rivalries between the British and French empires, and that the nature of the economic rivalry kept the burgesses of Virginia from concentrating on the implementation of an effective wartime strategy until long after the crippling defeat of General Braddock and the increasing frequency of French and Indian attacks deeper and deeper into British territory.

Professor Baker-Crothers is quick to illustrate the self-imposed isolation in which Virginia and her neighboring colonies of Maryland, Pennsylvania and North Carolina made their defense against the French and Indian threat, choosing to fend for themselves and hold out for British aid rather than pool their resources and provide for common security.

Special attention is paid by the author to the following: the crippling defeat of Braddock's expedition; the appointment by Parliament of Earl of Loudon to commander-in-chief of North American forces; the political turmoil and military blundering surrounding that appointment; the imposition of more strict military discipline at the request of George Washington; the dynamic leadership of Virginia Governor Francis Fauquier and British Secretary of State William Pitt; the political stalemate in the Maryland legislature over tax monies spent on supplying the militia; the taking of Forts Frontenac and Duquesne; and other notable campaigns of the conflict. A bibliography and a full name plus subject index add to the value of this work1 vol, 190 pgs 2007 US, HERITAGE BOOKS
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1-47690 Bearor, Bob BATTLE ON SNOWSHOES, THE In March 1758 Rodgers Rangers suffered a punishingdefeat at the hands of the French under Langis,several detailed maps and re-enactment photosenhance this exiting account, biblio, indexes.1 vol, 89 pgs 1997 BOWIE, HERITAGE BOOKS
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1-AYG5354 Beckett, Beau and Stahl, Jeph 1754: CONQUEST: The French and Indian War Wargame In 1754, France and Britain have thriving colonies in North America. New England has begun expanding into the Ohio River Valley but France has built a chain of forts extending from Lake Erie to protect their own claim on the land. Now fighting has erupted. France and its Native American Allies control the Ohio Valley but George Washington prepares an army to take it from them. A small war has started in the colonies between France and Britain but control of the world is at stake.

This war is known as the French and Indian War in the United States, the War of Conquest in Canada and was part of the Seven Years War which was fought around the world by the European Powers.

Players play as the French and British Factions who fought for dominance over the Americas. The French players either play as the French Canadian Militia or the French Regulars. The British players play as the British Colonial Militias or the British Regulars. Both players can ally and fight with the Native Americans but the French start with more Native Allies.

Players for each side work together in order to coordinate their strategies. To win, each side attempts to control Victory Spaces on the map that represent towns and forts. The militia players receive reinforcements from muster points while the French and English Regulars must ship their reinforcements from overseas. The game ends when the Treaty of Paris is signed and the side controlling the most cities wins the game.

1754 Conquest Introduces:

1. Strategic Forts: Forts allow defenders an opportunity to negate hits in battle!
2. Valuable Muster Points: The new muster system for Native American and Colonial forces makes strategic alliances more dynamic and game changing!
3. Important Harbor Regions: Harbor regions govern regional reinforcements from British and French Regular Troops!1 vol, 1 pgs 2017 US, ACADEMY GAMES
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1-193871 Bellico, Russell P. EMPIRES IN THE MOUNTAINS: French and Indian War Campaigns and Forts in the Lake Champlain, Lake George, and Husdon River Corridor The French and Indian War (1754-1763), the North American theater of the Seven Years' War, would change the map of the continent and set the stage for the American Revolution. The conflict, which pitted the French and their Indian allies against the English, has often been misunderstood and largely received minor treatment in most general histories of America. To some, the name of the war itself has been puzzling and somewhat misleading because Britain also had Indian allies during the war.

The war represented a culmination of a century-old struggle for control of North America. The clash was inevitable. English settlers increasingly pushed westward and northward from their original settlements on the east coast, displacing the French and Native Americans. The French population in North America, approximately 55,000 by the middle of the eighteenth century, lived principally along the St. Lawrence River; but New France claimed a vast amount of territory to the west, linked by a string of isolated trading posts and forts.

In contrast, the population of the English colonies had expanded from a quarter million inhabitants in 1700 to 1.2 million by 1750. English land companies soon began to encroach on territories claimed by the French. To defend their land holdings, the French built a series of substantial fortifications on the strategic water routes of their empire, including along the Richelieu River-Lake Champlain corridor. 150 illustrations.1 vol, 366 pgs 2010 NY, PURPLE MOUNTAIN PRESS
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1-194570 Berleth, Richard BLOODY MOHAWK: The French & Indian War and the American Revolution on New York's Frontier The Mohawk River Valley in New York state sat right in the middle of the expansion of the American frontier during the French & Indian War and the American Revolution and saw its share of warfare. When the fighting was over, the valley lay in ruins and as much as two-thirds of its population lay dead or had been displaced. The sweeping historical narrative chronicles the years 1713 to 1794 as the valley changed from a fast-growing agrarian region streaming with colonial traffic to a war-ravaged wasteland. It covers the relationship of early settlers to the Iroquoian people who made their homes beside the great river and includes profiles of key participants, along with contemporary perspectives of the raids, ambushes, and expeditions. Bloody Mohawk offers insight into the roots of civil war in nonnegotiable ethnic and cultural misunderstandings. 1 vol, 384 pgs 2010 US. BLACK DOME PRESS
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1-31250 Bonin, Charles 'Jolicouer' edited by Andrew Gallup MEMOIR OF A FRENCH & INDIAN WAR SOLDIER A unique memoir, a first person account by a foot soldier. Bonin was part of the surrender of George Washington at Fort Necessity, Braddock's defeat, & the siege of Fort Levis, maps, previous ed. notes.1 vol, 254 pgs 1993 BOWIE, HERIATGE BOOKS
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2-67360 Brumwell, Stephen REDCOATS:British Soldier & War in America 1755-63 The author uses fresh sources to challenge theenduring stereotpyes regarding social compositionmilitary prowess of the REDCOATS and traces theirevolution to a tough, flexible & innovative force.1 vol, 360 pgs 2005 LONDON, CAMBRIDGE UNIV
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2-194630 Campbell, Alexander V. The Royal American Regiment: An Atlantic Microcosm, 1755-1772 In 1755, the British army raised the 60th Royal American Regiment of Foot to fight the French and Indian War. Each of the regiment's four battalions saw action in pivotal battles throughout the conflict. And as Alexander Campbell shows, the inclusion of foreign mercenaries and immigrant colonists alongside British volunteers made the RAR a microcosm of the Atlantic world. Not just a potent, combat-ready force, it played a key role in trade, migration, Indian diplomacy, and settlement.

This book moves beyond the campaign orientation of most regimental histories to explore how the Royal Americans helped forge new Atlantic connections. Campbell draws on the regiment's rich archival legacy - including the private papers of its first three colonels-in-chief and of mercenary field officers - to describe more fully than previous accounts the lives these soldiers led in the context of their times.

Campbell takes a closer look at the motivations of regimental founder James Prevost, a Swiss mercenary in the courts of Kings George II and George III, and explores how migration to America attracted rank-and-file soldiers. He examines the unit's training, deployment, and operational conduct to reveal the use of new tactics, and also chronicles a year in the soldiers' lives as they attended to hard labor in preparation for the summer's campaigns. He also traces the postwar activities of these veterans, showing how many of them, by taking up land grants they had been promised upon enlistment, helped settle the frontier and expand commerce.

Rather than focus on previously documented animosity between British regulars and provincials, Campbell reveals how soldiers from different backgrounds formed a multiracial, multilingual society that reflected a truly cosmopolitan transatlantic identity.

15 b/w illust, 3 maps, tables, biblio, index.
1 vol, 358 pgs 2011 US, UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA PRESS
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1-200940 Clary, David GEORGE WASHINGTON'S FIRST WAR: His Early Military Adventures 'I heard the bullets whistle, and, believe me, there is something charming in the sound.' So wrote the young George Washington to his brother, something that David Clary notes no veteran soldier would say.

In this biographical history, Clary describes how the ambitious new lieutenant colonel was papering over the fact that his men and Indian allies had ambushed a force of French Canadians on a diplomatic mission, killing their leader Joseph Coulon de Villiers de Jumonville and setting off the French and Indian War of 1754-63. Clary's vivid portrait follows the future president from the start of his career, suffering repeated blunders and defeats in the wilderness, yet learning from each of his mistakes.1 vol, 0 pgs 2011 US, SIMON & SCHUSTER
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1-194610 Cubbision, Douglas The British Defeat of the French in Pennsylvania, 1758: A Military History of the Forbes Campaign Against Fort Duquesne This is the first complete military study of the campaign directed by Brigadier General John Forbes in 1758 to drive the French out of the forks of the Ohio River. The author details the leadership, logistics, artillery, training and discipline that led to the campaign's success and discusses its role in American Colonial history. Of note for you campaign buffs: Appendix B: List of Ordnance Supplies on the Forbes Campaign.1 vol, 251 pgs 2010 US, McFARLAND & COMPANY
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1-205960 Cubbison, Douglas ALL CANADA IN THE HANDS OF THE BRITISH: General Jeffery Amherst and the 1760 Campaign to Conquer New France The full story of the successful sieges of Montreal that ended France's control of Canada. Includes 12 b&w illustrations, two figures, and three maps.

In 1760, General Jeffery Amherst led the British campaign that captured Montreal and began the end of French colonial rule in North America. All Canada in the Hands of the British is a detailed account of Amherst's successful military strategy and soldiers' experiences on both sides.

Newly promoted general Jeffery Amherst took command of British forces in North America in 1759 and soon secured victories at Fort Duquesne, Louisbourg, Quebec, Fort Ticonderoga, and Niagara. In 1760 William Pitt, head of the British government, commanded Amherst to eliminate French rule in Canada. During the ensuing campaign, Amherst confronted French resurgence at Quebec and mounted sieges at Isle aux Noix and Fort Levis, both of which were made difficult by French strategic placements on nearby islands. As historian Douglas R. Cubbison demonstrates, however, Amherst was well before his time in strategy and tactics, and his forces crushed French resistance.

Cubbison examines the three principal columns that Amherst's army comprised, only one of which was under his direct command. Cubbison argues that Amherst's success against the French relied on his employment of command, control, communications, and intelligence; and also shows how well Brigadier General James Murray's use of what is today called population-centric counterinsurgency corresponded with Amherst's strategic oversight and victory.

Using archival materials, archaeological evidence, and the firsthand accounts of junior provincial soldiers, Cubbison takes us from the eighteenth-century antagonisms between the British and French in the New World through the Seven Years' War, to the final siege and its historic significance for colonial Canada. In one of the most decisive victories of the Seven Years' War, Amherst was able, after a mere four weeks, to claim all of Canada. All Canada in the Hands of the British will change how military historians and enthusiasts understand the nature of British colonial battle strategy.1 vol, 304 pgs 2014 US, UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA PRESS
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1-99300 Des Cognets, Louis Jr. AMHERST AND CANADA Letters and documents gleaned from the Public Record Office provide the bulk of this book. Interesting work covering all of Amherst's life. Index, biblio.1 vol, 371 pgs 1962 PRINCETON, AUTHOR
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1-79380 Dixon, David NEVER COME TO PEACE AGAIN:Pontiac's Uprising The first new account of Pontiac's Rebellion inover 50 years; ultimately unsuccessful, thisprolong & widespread rebellion took a heavy tollon British Forces, 20+ b/w illust/maps, biblio.1 vol, 384 pgs 2005 US, UNIV OF OKLAHOMA
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1-52510 Dodge, Edward J. RELIEF IS GREATLY WANTED:Fort William Henry Battle Uses material from the Loudon Papers, excerpts from Kilby's Journal, Eyre's Report & Monro-Webb correspondance, Rogers's Ranger muster roll, b/w illust/maps.1 vol, 210 pgs 1998 BOWIE, HERITAGE PRESS
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1-27730 Drake, Samuel G. HISTORY OF THE FIVE YEARS FRENCH & INDIAN WARS. A history of Governor Shirley's War, 1744-49. The work is drawn from newspapers, memoirs and diaries, b/w illust, index.1 vol, 312 pgs 1990 BOWIE, HERITAGE PRESS
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1-10350 Dunnigan, Brian Leigh SIEGE-1759:The Campaign against Niagara 8.5x11, account of the British siege of 1759, over 130 b/w line drawings, biblio, index.1 vol, 120 pgs 1996 NY, OLD FORT NIAGARA ASSC
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1-86540 Gale, R.R. A SOLDIER LIKE WAY The Material Culture of the British Infantry 1751-1768; 11x8.5, the author focus on the actual 3rdQuarter of 18th century equipment; many color andb/w illust/drawing/photos, biblio, index.1 vol, 138 pgs 2007 US, TRACK OF THE WOLF
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1-31230 Gallup, Andrew & Shaffer, Donald F. LA MARINE:The French Soldier in Canada 1745-1761 Covers the equipment, daily life, and the military service of the French colonial soldier in Canada during the French & Indian Wars. B/w illust, maps, list of cannon/small arms, Indian allies & more.1 vol, 274 pgs 1992 BOWIE, HERITAGE BOOKS
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1-221960 Hattendorf, John A REDCOAT IN AMERICA: The Diaries of Lieutenant William Bamford 1757-1765 and 1776 This volume consists of two diaries by William Bamford, an Irish officer in the British Army in the mid-18th century. Includes 22 original b/w drawings.

The first is 'A narrative of the campaigns and feats of arms of the 35th Regiment (Royal Sussex)'. It covers the regiment's activities during the French and Indian War and includes an account of the siege and capture of Louisbourg in 1758, British capture of Quebec in 1759, the French siege of Quebec in 1760 and the capture of Montreal, a march to Fort Ticonderoga, Saratoga, and Albany in 1761, a voyage to Barbados in 1761, the siege and capture of Martinique and Havana in 1762, a voyage to Saint Augustine Florida, Charleston, South Carolina, and Port Royal, Jamaica in 1763, and a voyage to Pensacola, Florida and a description of Mobile, Alabama (then part of West Florida), and other parts of West Florida, in 1765, and finally back again to England by way of Havana in 1765. Also included in this section are a copy of a letter from Major General Webb to Colonel Munro dated 4 August, 1757 documenting Webb's refusal to reinforce Bamford's regiment at Fort William Henry, and two anecdotes from 1759 and 1760 regarding Anglo-French battles fought outside Quebec.

The second dairy, running from January through December 1776, documents William Bamford's service in the 40th Regiment at Boston after the battle of Bunker Hill, during the winter and early spring of 1776, the British evacuation to Halifax, return to Staten Island, New York, the campaign on Long Island, and the occupation of New York City.1 vol, 128 pgs 2019 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-36630 Hibbert, Christopher WOLFE AT QUEBEC Hibbert uses hitherto unused diaries, ships logs, family letters to dispel the romantic view of the over-romanticized view of Wolfe, index.1 vol, 194 pgs 2001 NY, COOPER SQUARE PRESS
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2-198300 Hughes, Ben FORT WILLIAM HENRY The opening years of the French and Indian War were disastrous for the British. In 1755 General Braddock's troops were routed at the Battle of Monongahela and by the middle of 1756 Fort Oswego on Lake Ontario had fallen. Hindered by quarrelsome provincial councils, incompetent generals, and the redcoats' inability to adapt to wilderness warfare, Britain was losing the war.

In 1757 the 35th Regiment of Foot stepped into the breach. A poorly trained assortment of conscripts, old soldiers, and convicted criminals led by Lieutenant Colonel George Monro, the regiment was destined to take center stage in the most controversial event of the war. Fort William Henry on the southern shore of New York's Lake George was a key fortification supporting British interests along the frontier with French America.

Monro and his regiment occupied the fort in the spring of 1757 while Britain planned its attack on the key French fortress at Louisbourg, Nova Scotia. Learning that most of Britain's military resources were allocated to Louisbourg, the French launched a campaign along the weakened frontier. French Commander Louis-Joseph de Montcalm and his American Indian allies laid siege to Fort William Henry; Monro could not hold out and was forced to surrender.

As part of the terms, the British regiment, colonial militia, and their camp followers would be allowed safe passage to nearby Fort Edward. The French watched in horror, however, as their Indian allies attacked the British column after it left the fort, an episode that sparked outrage and changed the tactics of the war.

Seen through the eyes of participants such as Louis Antoine de Bougainville, a scholarly young aide-de-camp, Jabez Fitch, an amiable Connecticut sergeant, and Kisensik, a proud Nipissing chief whose father once met Louis XIV in the marbled halls of Versailles, The Siege of Fort William Henry: A Year on the Northeastern Frontier uses contemporary newspaper reports, official documents, private letters, and published memoirs to bring the narrative to life. From Indian councils on the banks of the Saint Lawrence River and bustling military camps in northern New York to the narrative's bloody denouement on the shores of Lake George, the reader is immersed in the colorful, yet brutal world of eighteenth-century northeastern America.1 vol, 336 pgs 2012 US, WESTHOLME PUBLISHING
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1-203700 Johnson, Rossiter A HISTORY OF THE FRENCH WAR: Ending in the Conquest of Canada This engaging book covers nearly every issue related to the French and Indian War, and the events that led up to it. Organized chronologically, the topics include: explorations by Cartier and Champlain; the Jesuits; interactions with Algonquins and Iroquois; La Salle; King William's War; massacres at Dover, Saco and Schenectady; Queen Anne's War and the attacks on Wells, Saco, Casco, Deerfield and Lancaster; attack on Haverhill; Father Rasle; forts at Niagara, Oswego and Crown Point; King George's War; attacks on Canso and Annapolis; La Loutre; the Siege of Louisbourg; and exile of the Acadians.

Also: French posts in the Ohio Valley; Sir William Johnson; The Walking Purchase; Christopher Gist; French Attack on Picqua; George Washington; Braddock's Defeat; Battle of Lake George; Fort William Henry; Fort Ticonderoga; German Flats; Abercromby's defeat and the death of Lord Howe; capture of Forts Frontenac and Du Quesne; siege and capture of Fort Niagara; Amherst; Adventures of Rogers; the siege and capture of Quebec; deaths of Montcalm and Wolfe; surrender of Canada; Treaty of Paris, and predictions of the Revolt of the Colonies.1 vol, 408 pgs 2007 US, HERITAGE BOOKS
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1-47710 Kemmer, Brenton FREEMEN, FREEHOLDERS AND CITIZEN SOLDIERS An organizational History of Colonel JonathanBagley's Regiment 1755-1760; a comprehensive back-ground including recruitment, uniforms, equipment,training and more, b/w illust/maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 127 pgs 1997 BOWIE, HERITAGE BOOKS
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1-51860 Kemmer, Brenton illust Joe Lee REDCOATS, YANKEES AND ALLIES: A History of Uniforms The vital Lake George - Lake Champlain corridor, always a strategic link between New England and Canada, is the geographical setting of this study of the uniforms and clothing of British and Yankee soldiers and their Native American allies during the French and Indian War. Historians and reenactors alike will consider this book indispensable!

Brief historical sketches of the British campaigns of 1755-1760 provide ample background information. A general description of the military clothing, gear and equipment issued during this period is followed by detailed descriptions of the items worn and used by the different groups: Yankee Provincials, Rangers and Light Infantry, Redcoats, Indian allies, and auxiliary troops.

Includes 33 excellent illustrations by well-known artist Joe Lee and the 16 informative appendices include: marching order and parade dress of the British army, descriptions of 'small clothes,' regimental lace, facing colors, examples of markings, clothing and gear issuance of 14 regiments and two Ranger units, and a description of British musicians' coats and gear. Includes a glossary and an index of names, places and subjects1 vol, 168 pgs 1998 BOWIE, HERITAGE PRESS
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1-63391 Loescher, Burt HISTORY OF ROGERS RANGERS V1:Jan 1755-April 1758 The first volume covers the height of the Rangeractions during the F&I Wars, fold out maps of 20+Ranger battles, illust.1 vol, 438 pgs 2001 BOWIE, HERIATAGE PRESS
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1-63392 Loescher, Burt GENESIS:History of Rogers' Rangers V2 This work offers the complete record of everyaction, ambuscade, scout and expedition of MajorRobert Rogers from 1758 to 1783, several exellentbattle maps, 20 page biblio, index.1 vol, 311 pgs 2000 BOWIE, HERITAGE PRESS
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1-63393 Loescher, Burt HISTORY OF ROGERS RANGERS V3:Officers & NonComs A treasure trove of biographical material, 200+Rangers are listed, illust, new full name index.1 vol, 96 pgs 2001 BOWIE, HERITAGE PRESS
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1-63394 Loescher, Burt HISTORY OF ROGERS RANGERS V4:ST FRANCIS RAID New account using many recently discovered facts,exhaustive appendicies, detailed maps, new colorillust by Gary Zaboly & Ron Embleton, biblio, indx1 vol, 300 pgs 2002 BOWIE, HERITAGE PRESS
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1-COM1024 Marsh, William END OF EMPIRE: 1744-1782 Wargame End of Empire: 1744-1782 is a two-player game covering the three great conflicts fought on the North American continent between 1744 and 1782: King George's War, sometimes known as the Old French War, which was part of the War of the Austrian Succession), the French and Indian War, part of the Seven Years War (known in England as the Great War for Empire), and the American Revolutionary War. The French and Indian War ended the French Empire in Canada; the American Revolution ended the British Empire in the 13 American colonies.

Each End of Empire game turn represents two months time. Each year consists of one spring turn, two summer turns, one fall turn, and two winter turns. Each hex is approximately 20 miles across. Units are mostly regiments but a few represent other sizes, each step represents approximately 250 men.

Complexity: 7 out of 10
Solitaire Suitability: 6 out of 10
Time Scale: 2 months per turn
Map Scale: 20 miles per hex
Unit Scale: Various sizes - mostly regiments and fleets
Players: Two
Playing Time: Six to 18 hours depending on scenario

Components:
* Two 22x34-inch maps
* Four countersheets (9/16-inch size counters)
* One rulebook
* One scenario book with 13 scenarios
* Multiple reference cards1 vol, 1 pgs 2014 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-221950 Mayhood, Charles QUEBEC UNDER SIEGE: French Eye-Witness Accounts from the Campaign of 1759 Late in the summer 1759, Quebec, the capital of New France, was under siege. British Major General James Wolfe had the city surrounded and cut off from reinforcements in Montreal, Vice Admiral Charles Saunders was in firm control of the rivers surrounding the city as well as the supply routes into the region. The French population found itself low on food and ammunition to defend themselves, and suffering daily bombardment by the English.

The walls of Quebec were manned by militiamen and sailors taken from French ships lost or anchored above the city for their protection. Lieutenant General Louis-Joseph de Montcalm-Grozon and his aide-de-camp Louis-Antoine de Bougainville commanded the French regulars outside the city, moving them in rapid deployments to counter the British advances. Includes seven b/w illustrations and maps.

Here the story is told by the citizens within the walls: an artillery captain, a prominent citizen, the emissary traveling between the British and the French commanders, and a Catholic nun working in the main hospital, treating the sick and wounded of both armies. Three of these works are offered in English for the first time, and all four are fully annotated. These journals and memoirs bring us inside the siege, allowing us to watch through their eyes as the fate of New France was determined.1 vol, 144 pgs 2019 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-202680 Mays, Edith editor AMHERST PAPERS 1756-1763: The Southern Sector Dispatches from South Carolina, Virginia and His Majesty's Superintendent of Indian Affairs - Edith Mays. Jeffrey Amherst was Commander-in-Chief of His Majesty's Forces in North America during the French and Indian War. Documents from his records relating to the war are located in the British Public Records Office as 'W.O. 34: General Sir Jeffrey Amherst 1712-1784 (47-48).'

Microfilms of these records have been transcribed, arranged in chronological order and indexed in this book. Page numbers of the original documents are given so that researchers can easily find them on the microfilm. The earliest records of this collection are from Edmund Atkin, Southern Superintendent of Indian Affairs.

These documents include recruitment of Indians for war against the French, orders to Deputy Indian Agent Christopher Gist, and many of Atkin's account records that give names of people who were paid and who received goods. The bulk of the documents range from 1760 and 1761, when Amherst sent forces against the Cherokees. Correspondence describes conditions in South Carolina, the march inland, the attack on the Cherokees, and some courts martial for desertion.

The years 1762-1763 brought finalization of a peace agreement with the Cherokees. Weekly and monthly returns of the state of the troops and applications for commissions are scattered throughout these records. This is a fine resource for genealogists and students of the French and Indian War1 vol, 418 pgs 2006 US, HERITAGE BOOKS
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1-10930 McCardell, Lee ILL-STARRED GENERAL: Braddock of the Cold-Stream Biography of the General, whose army was massacred in 1755 by the French and Indians.1 vol, 335 pgs 1986 PA, UNIV OF PITTSBURG
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1-75350 McCulloch & Todish editors, Robert Griffing illust THROUGH SO MANY DANGERS The Memoirs and Adventures of Robert Kirk late of the Royal Highland Regiment, a first hand account of life in the 42nd & 77th Regiments.1 vol, 178 pgs 2004 NY, PURPLE MOUNTAIN PRESS
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1-236950 McCulloch, Ian JOHN BRADSTREET'S RAID 1758: A Riverine Operation of the French and Indian War John Bradstreet's raid of 1758 -- the first and largest British-American riverine raid mounted during the Seven Years' War (i.e. French and Indian War) was hailed as a great 'American' victory at the time. The operation was carried out principally by American colonial soldiers.

Includes supporting material such as orders of battle, meteorological data, and overviews of captured ships. Examines Bradstreet's new riverine operational capability and water-borne style of combat that the British-American army would soon successfully deploy in the campaigns of Niagara (1759) and Montreal (1760).

Examines with the context campaign planning and the friction among commanders in the war's first three years, the raid looks markedly different than a heroic portrayal. Includes 26 B&W illustrations and four maps.

Includes French and other never-before-seen materials and a new interpretive approach to dispel many of the myths that have grown up around the operation. The result is a closely observed, deeply researched revisionist microhistory.1 vol, 254 pgs 2022 US, UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
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1-83490 McCulloch, Ian SONS OF THE MOUNTAINS:F&I Wars Highland Regiments 8.5x11, Vol 1 follows the campaigns of the threeHighland Regts, the 77th, 78th & 42nd during theF&I Wars; Vol 2 has 350+ bio entries of officers,muster rolls, b/w drawings/illust, biblio, index.2 vol, 600 pgs 2006 NY, PURPLE MOUNTAIN PRESS
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1-13610 Parkman, Francis MONTCALM AND WOLFE Classic work on the subject, volume one covers the early years of the conflict, maps.1 vol, 694 pgs 2001 US, DA CAPO
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1-35320 Pouchot, Pierre MEMOIRS OF THE LATE WAR IN NORTH AMERICA A completely new translation of the original 1781 edition, Pouchot was an eyewitness to many major events from 1754-1760, a complete history of the war, appendices and index have been added.1 vol, 568 pgs 2004 NY, OLD FORT NIAGARA
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1-972017 Reid, Stuart 017 BRITISH REDCOAT vs FRENCH FUSILIER: North America 1755-63 Providing a unique glimpse into the experiences of regular British and French infantry during the French and Indian War, Stuart Reid reveals what it was like to fight in three battles at the height of the struggle for Canada: La Belle-Famille, the Plains of Abraham and Sainte-Foy.

In 1755, Britain and France both decided to escalate a low intensity frontier war that had started the previous year by dispatching regular troops to their respective colonies in North America. Far from home, both sides' equipment and tactics were initially more suited to the European theater. As the war ground on, however, combat doctrine evolved as both armies learned lessons that would be utilized by succeeding generations of soldiers.

Packed with first-hand accounts, dramatic illustrations, and a technical analysis of the changing nature of warfare on the American continent, this book puts readers in the shoes of the combatants who played a pivotal role in shaping the future of North America. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-56780 Richards, Frederick BLACK WATCH AT TICONDEROGA and MAJOR DUNCAN CAMPBELL The Black Watch Regiment gained fame for its fearless charge during Maj. Gen. James Abercrombie's futile attack on Ticonderoga in 1758, in which more than half of the 1000 Highlanders were killed or wounded in one of the most dramatic battles of the French and Indian War. At this battle, Major Duncan Campbell met his death, as foretold by a ghost several years earlier at his home at Inverawe, Scotland. The eerie legend is explained in this book, and was immortalized in Robert Louis Stevenson's poem Ticonderoga.

This small but comprehensive volume gives a history of the Black Watch Regiment from 1667. The Black Watch was also known as the 42nd Regiment of Foot, the Highlanders, the Royal Highlanders or Lord John Murray's Highlanders. Included in this work is a family history of the Campbells of Inverawe. Appendices A-S give a wide variety of information: regimental and company rolls; principal campaigns, battles, etc.; British and Provincial Regiments at Ticonderoga, 1758 and 1759; and biographical sketches of 31 officers of 1758 (including Abercrombie, several Campbells, John Reid, James and Lord John Murray, and Thomas Stirling). Other appendices contain an original regimental list of the Black Watch; 1759 officers list; and references taken from Commissary Wilson's Orderly Book.

A bibliography and copy of references to be found in the Canadian Archives round out this volume. This excellent resource is brimming with hundreds of names, and contains a fold-out map by Thomas Jeffreys of The Plan of the Town and Fort of Carillon at Ticonderoga. 1 vol, 132 pgs 2005 BOWIE, HERITAGE PRESS
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1-27750 Roby, Luther editor REMINISCENCES OF THE FRENCH WAR Robert Roger's Journal & a Memoir of General Stark. Two-thirds of this book is Roger's Journal, and the rest the memoir of Stark, who served in the Ranger's & advanced to Major General in the AWI, maps, index.1 vol, 322 pgs 1988 BOWIE, HERITAGE PRESS
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1-191300 Samuel, Sigmund SEVEN YEARS WAR IN CANADA, 1756-1763, THE Unique volume on this war which gathered an unmatched collection of records. 100+ b/w illust,maps, drawings. Text presents a chronological history of the fall of New France.1 vol, 290 pgs 2006 US, SCHOLAR'S BOOKSHELF
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1-206990 Scharff, Ben SKULKING IN THE WOODS: Irregular Warfare in Pennsylvania During the Seven Years' War Covers five major Pennsylvania episodes of the French and Indian War -- Washington's and Braddock's defeats, the guerrilla attacks of 1756, the taking of Fort Duquesne, and the Battle of Bushy Run.

Scharff's explanations for the outcomes of these campaigns are both fresh and convincing -- Washington and Braddock could have won had they employed different strategies, and by the end of the war the British had learned from their mistakes and were able to deploy regular troops effectively against French irregular forces. Scharff dispels the myth that colonial irregulars were superior to British forces in wilderness fighting by getting beyond Braddock's overwhelming defeat to assess the war in its entirety. Included: several maps, bibliography, and an index to full names, places and subjects.1 vol, 230 pgs 2014 US, HERITAGE BOOKS
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1-45650 Spring, Ted SPANISH INFANTRY 1739-1781, SKETCH BOOK '56' VOL 4 8.5x11, b/w drawings of equipment/weapons/uniforms of Colonial Spanish Infantry, Militia includes the Louisiana Regiment.1 vol, 78 pgs 1991 OSSEO, TRACK OF THE WOLF
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1-56410 Stark, Caleb MEMOIR AND OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF GEN. STARK One of the best sources of documentary material,covers both Stark's memoirs and Rogers account ofhis service during the F&I wars, fullname andsubject index.1 vol, 528 pgs 1999 BOWIE, HERITAGE PRESS
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1-35550 Steele, Ian K. BETRAYALS: Fort William Henry & the Massacre Excellent account of the subject, the author uses new evidence to debunk the myth, biblio, index.1 vol, 272 pgs 1993 NY, OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRS
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1-197750 Sturat, Kenneth DEFENDERS OF THE FRONTIER: Colonel Henry Bouquet and the Officers and Men of the Royal American Regiment Swiss-born Colonel Henry Bouquet remains one of the most unappreciated British Army officers from the pre-Revolutionary War period in North America. During the uneasy peace that followed the French and Indian War, Bouquet and his Royal Americans, along with troops from the Black Watch and Highland regiments, protected and rescued settlers on the western frontiers of Pennsylvania and Maryland from increasingly frequent Indian attacks. Bouquet's victory at Bushy Run and his triumphant march into the Ohio Country essentially halted the Indian uprising of 1763-1764. With patience, military discipline and tactical skill, he defeated a resourceful and deadly enemy.

Historian Martin Blumenson called Bouquet the foremost soldier of his day. Ironically, other British Army defeats and disasters of a more sensational nature often obscure Bouquet's brilliant accomplishments. Military historian and instructor Kenneth P. Stuart thoroughly researched the official papers of Bouquet and his contemporaries for this detailed study. Correspondence reveals Bouquet's highly trained military mind, his personal frustrations with the colonial assemblies and the British high command, and his private moments of occasional depression. This well-rounded work includes maps, illustrations, annotations, appendices, a select bibliography and an index1 vol, 244 pgs 2007 US, HERITAGE BOOKS
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1-236180 Todish, Tim -- Illustrations by Gary Zabody ROGERS' RANGERS, 1755-1763: To Distress the French and Their Allies Introduces the Rangers of the French and Indian, Cherokee, and Pontiac's War series that will document the histories of all Colonies' ranger units that served in the French & Indian War and after. Volume I begins with the most famous ranger unit of all-Robert Rogers' legendary corps, which served in the major campaigns in New York and Canada, then in the Caribbean, and then continued to fight in the Cherokee War and during Pontiac's Rebellion. Using diaries, journals, and other primary sources, this book tells the incredible story of America's first special forces through the eyes of those who were there. Features 24 maps, and 116 illustrations, including 60 drawings and paintings.1 vol, 312 pgs 2023 US, BLACK DOME PRESS
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1-83480 Todish, Timothy and Harburn, Todd BRITISH MILITARY AND THE PONTIAC INDIAN UPRISING 8.5x11, A Most Troublsome Situation is thisconflict of 1763-1764; numerous excerpts fromperiod accounts; the words of the officers andsoldiers, b/w drawings/illust, index.1 vol, 223 pgs 2006 NY, PURPLE MOUNTAIN PRESS
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1-75380 Todish, Timothy annotator & Illust by Gary Zaboly JOURNALS OF MAJOR ROBERT ROGERS:Annotated & Illust 8.5x11, a new superb look at Rogers Journals,Todish brings new light with his annotations andZaboly's b/w line drawings are worth the price,notes, index.1 vol, 344 pgs 2002 NY, PURPLE MOUNTAIN PRESS
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1-930340 various STRATEGY & TACTICS # 340: French and Indian War Battles (Wargame) French and Indian War Battles is a two-player grand tactical system for simulating battles in North America during the French & Indian War (1754-60). While these battles often involved small armies for the era, they decided the fate of the continent.

This game includes three scenarios; Lake George (Sep 1755), Fort Oswego (Aug 1756), and Quebec (Sep 1759). Each battle has its own map, special rules, and counters.

Each game turn represents from 10 minutes to one hour depending on the pace of operations. Each hex represents 50 to 150 yards, depending on the scenario. Combat units represent anything from a wing (two or more companies) to a battalion. Each combat strength point represents 40 to 150 men, depending on the quality of training and weaponry. Each artillery unit represents two to six guns. Leaders represent a single great commander plus staff.

Components: One 22 x 34 inch map and 176 5/8-inch counters.1 vol, 84 pgs 2023 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-938019 Various STRATEGY & TACTICS QUARTERLY #19: French & Indian War This issue digs into the details of the French & Indian War -- a remote corner of the Seven Years War where small battles and campaigns determined the outcome for a continent.1 vol, 116 pgs 2022 US, DECISION GAMES
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2-207780 Williams, Glenn DUNMORE'S WAR: The Last Conflict of America's Colonial Era Known to history as Dunmore's War, the 1774 campaign against a Shawnee-led Indian confederacy in the Ohio Country marked the final time an American colonial militia took to the field in His Majesty's service and under royal command. Led by John Murray, the fourth Earl of Dunmore and royal governor of Virginia, a force of colonials including George Rogers Clark, Daniel Morgan, Michael Cresap, Adam Stephen, and Andrew Lewis successfully drove the Indians from the territory south of the Ohio River in parts of present-day West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky. Although it proved to be the last Indian conflict of America's colonial era, it is often neglected in histories, despite its major influence on the conduct of the Revolutionary War that followed.

The book explains the course and importance of this fascinating event. Supported by primary source research, the author describes each military operation and illustrates the transition of the Virginia militia from a loyal instrument of the king to a weapon of revolution. In the process, he corrects much of the folklore concerning the war and frontier fighting in general, demonstrating that the Americans did not adopt Indian tactics for wilderness fighting as is popularly thought, but rather adapted European techniques to the woods.

As an immediate result of Dunmore's War, the frontier remained quiet for two years, giving the colonies the critical time to debate and declare independence before Britain convinced its Indian allies to resume attacks on American backcountry settlements. Ironically, at the same time Virginia militiamen fought the biggest battle of Dunmore's War under command of a king's officer, delegates to the First Continental Congress in Philadelphia decided on a united resistance to Parliament's heavy-handed Coercive, or Intolerable Acts that threatened representative government in all the colonies.

Before another nine months passed, Virginia became one of the leading colonies in the move toward American independence. Although he was hailed as a hero at the end of the Indian campaign, Lord Dunmore's attempt to maintain royal authority put him in direct opposition to many of the subordinates who followed him on the frontier. Before being driven from Virginia in 1776, he notably organized the Royal Ethiopian Regiment composed of slaves who were promised freedom if they deserted their rebel masters and entered military service to the crown.1 vol, 400 pgs 2021 US, WESTHOLME PUBLISHING
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1-190760 Wolfe, Major-General James INSTRUCTIONS TO YOUNG OFFICERS His orders for a battalion and army together with orders and signals used in embarking and debarking an army from flat-bottomed boats. Includes black and white sketches, drawings, OBs, and more.1 vol, 106 pgs 1967 CANADA, MUSEUM RESTORATION
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1-197932 Wulff, Matt RANGER: North American Frontier Soldier: Volume 2 This book gives a detailed look at the use of rangers in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, the Mohawk Valley, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and Georgia during the colonial period in North America. This volume also contains a large bibliography of books, pamphlets, and websites used in the research of this book, as well as an index of names, subjects, and historical places contained in the book. Over fifty period maps, paintings, illustrations, and photographs.1 vol, 380 pgs 2011 US, HERITAGE BOOKS
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1-83580 Wulff, Matt ROBERT ROGERS RULES FOR THE RANGING SERVICE An analysis of the his (28) Rules as written in1757 to instruct selected members of the BritishArmy in the techniques of woods warfare; eachrule is analyzed, b/w drawings, biblio, index1 vol, 258 pgs 2006 US, HERITAGE PRESS
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1-197931 Wulff, Natt RANGER: North American Frontier Soldier: Volume 1 Once the colonization of North America began it would not take long for conflict to follow. The European Empires of France and Great Britain would wage war for almost a decade to decide which world power would control the continent. The French, through strong alliances with the various Native American tribes would integrate the Native's methods of waging war with their own to develop what would be known as 'La Petite Guerre', or 'The Little War'.

Raiding parties of French Partisan fighters and Native Americans would sweep down from Canada and attack isolated settlements along the frontier of the English colonies, then just as quickly melt back into the forest from which they came. The militia organizations of the English settlements were often caught unaware by the quick hit and run raids of the French and Indians.

A new type of soldier was needed that could provide security against these raiders from the north, a soldier that could fight the enemy on their own terms in the vast woodlands of North America. With this need, the Ranger was born. In this book Matt Wulff takes a look at some of the more famous Ranger units from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries that risked their lives as 'Guardians of our frontiers.'1 vol, 178 pgs 2008 US, HERITAGE BOOKS
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1-84130 Zaboli, Robert TRUE RANGER, A:Life & Many Wars of Robert Rogers 8.5x11, a monumental work with many b/w illust &maps; this is the definitive biography of Rogers,the author's scholarship is supported by extensivedocumentation & primary sources, A MUST HAVE1 vol, 524 pgs 2005 US, ROYAL BLOCKHOUSE LLC
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1-236550 Reid, Stuart THE BATTLE OF PLASSEY 1757: The Victory That Won an Empire As Britain's influence increased through its official trading arm, the East India Company, the ruler of Bengal, Nawab Siraj-ud-daulah, sought to drive the British out of the sub-continent and turned to France for help. The ensuing conflict saw campaigns fought by captains and occasionally colonels and by small companies rather than big armies.

The fighting culminated in Robert Clive's astonishing victory at Plassey where just 3,000 British and sepoy troops defeated Siraj-ud-Daulah's Franco-Bengali army of 18,000 in the space of only 40 minutes. The victory at Plassey in 1757 established Britain as the dominant force in India, the whole of which gradually come under British control and became the most prized possession in its empire. Few battles in history have ever had such profound consequences.

The campaigns created heroes, cowards, and rogues on the make. The story is not only about Robert Clive, a clerk from Shropshire who became to all intents and purposes an emperor, but also about Eyre Coote an Irishman who fought with everyone he met, about Alexander Grant a Jacobite who first escaped from Culloden and then, Flashman-like was literally the last man into the last boat to escape Calcutta and the infamous Black Hole.1 vol, 0 pgs 2023 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-85330 REVOLUTIONARY WAR MAP COLLECTION, THE 366 Maps in total6 vol, 1 pgs 2006 US, THE HISTORICAL ARCHIVE
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1-226561 Acerbi, Enrico AUSTRIAN CAVALRY OF THE REVOLUTIONARY AND NAPOLEONIC WARS: 1792-1815 Starting from the first campaign against France, the book includes the regimental histories of each unit after the original sources, unpublished iconography, and detailed illustrations depicting uniforms and equipment of the mounted 'kaiserlich' white coats. Includes 16 color plates, 60 b/w photos and illustrations.

Austria was one of the five major players of the Napoleonic Wars. In early 19th century, the Austrian army (Kaiserliche-KoniglicheHeer) was the third largest and one of the best-trained armies in the world. The individual regiments performed well and were considered solid. However, hampered by the inherent conservatism of the hierarchy, the Austrians had to face the most modern army in Europe.

Despite the many defeats suffered, the Austrian soldiers performed with discipline and played a central role in the coalitions against France, from the campaigns in 1790s, to the Austerlitz campaign of 1805, the closely balanced battles of 1809, and the final victorious campaigns of 1813-1814. Austrian cavalry, in particular, was considered one of the best in Europe by allies as well as enemies.
1 vol, 256 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-194560 Adler, Jeanne Winston editor CHAINBREAKER'S WAR: A Seneca Chief Remembers the American Revolution Edited for readability, Chainbreaker's War is the authentic narrative of Seneca war chief Chainbreaker (known to American colonists as Gov. Blacksnake) recounting his experiences during the American Revolution on the New York and Pennsylvania frontiers from 1777 to 1783. Chainbreaker's story begins shortly after the first shots were fired in the American War for Independence. He was present at summit meetings in Pittsburgh and Albany when American delegations tried to convince the Iroquois to stay neutral, and he was also at Niagara when British officers successfully swayed Iroquois opinion with a display of wealth and force, veiled threats, and gifts of guns and scalping knives, leading to an alliance with Britain that was to have tragic consequences for thousands of colonists and the entire Iroquois nation.

Chainbreaker's war path led him to some of the fiercest battles and most devastating raids of the Revolution, beginning with the desperate hand-to-hand battle at Oriskany where 'blood was shed in a stream running down the descending ground,' and ending with valiant but vain attempts to stop Continental armies from destroying Iroquois settlements. At the close of the war, Chainbreaker met former adversary George Washington for treaty negotiations and became an emissary for peace to still-hostile western Indian nations.

'I killed. How many I could not tell, for I paid no attention nor kept an account of it. It was a great many. I have thought of it often since, that it was very sinful in the sight of God. Oh, I do think so! But again, I have thought that it was done in honor to protect our own country.' -- Chainbreaker 1 vol, 224 pgs 2002 US, BLACK DOME PRESS
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1-41190 Allen, Robert S. HIS MAJESTY'S INDIAN ALLIES An account of the British Policy in the Defense of Canada, 1774-1815. Covers the AWI, the struggle for the Ohio Valley, and the 1812 campaigns. Book includes chapter notes, appendices, biblio, and an index.1 vol, 294 pgs 2010 TORONTO, DUNDURN PRESS
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1-203550 Antal, Colonel, John 7 LEADERSHIP LESSONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION: The Founding Fathers, Liberty, and the Struggle for Independence This book is about leadership. It tells the dramatic story of seven defining leadership moments from the American Revolution.

On these pages you learn about real people facing historic challenges and overcoming what reasonable observers believed were insurmountable odds. More reasonable people might have surrendered or given up. Many reasonable people did. These leaders, thankfully, were unreasonable for the cause of Liberty.

The leadership skills told in these stories are timeless and telling. These leadership stories tell the story of the birth of the United States as well as providing case studies that can improve your leadership at home, business, in your community, in the military or in government. If you wish to improve your personal leadership skill, this book provides the role models for you to study.

Leadership is not about position, it is about influence. You can be a leader no matter what your rank or position. It is not about power, it is about selflessness. You cannot be a good leader unless you can also be a good follower. Good leaders don't shine, they reflect. Lessons like these are the core of this book. The stories in this book are about leaders who were challenged at all corners, adapted, improvised and overcame to win. Leaders like Samuel Adams, Patrick Henry, Henry Knox, Benjamin Franklin, and George Washington, to name a few, are stories you will want to know and tell.

These leaders knew how to impel teams to succeed under the toughest conditions. These stories will come alive on the pages of this book to fuel your leadership fire and make you a better leader in any endeavor. 1 vol, 240 pgs 2013 US, CASEMATE
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1-219090 Armstrong, Benjamin SMALL BOATS AND DARING MEN: Maritime Raiding, Irregular Warfare, and the Early American Navy Beginning with the Continental Navy, this traces irregular naval warfare missions through the wars of the early Republic, from the coast of modern-day Libya to the rivers and inlets of the Chesapeake Bay as the fledgling US Navy and Marines began raiding pirate camps, attacking enemy ships in the dark of night, and striking enemy facilities and resources on shore. References come from original naval operational reports, sailors' memoirs and diaries, and officers' correspondence. Includes 12 black and white illustrations and 1 map.1 vol, 280 pgs 2019 US, UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA PRESS
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1-220530 Atkinson, Rick THE BRITISH ARE COMING: The War for America, Lexington to Princeton, 1775-1777 This initial volume of the American Revolution trilogy covers the first 21 months of the war for independence. From the battles at Lexington and Concord in spring 1775 to those at Trenton and Princeton in winter 1777, American militiamen and then the ragged Continental Army take on the world's most formidable fighting force.

Includes American and British perspectives and covers characters: Henry Knox, the former bookseller with an uncanny understanding of artillery; Nathanael Greene, the blue-eyed bumpkin who becomes a brilliant battle captain; Benjamin Franklin, the self-made man who proves to be the wiliest of diplomats; George Washington, the commander in chief who learns the difficult art of leadership when the war seems all but lost. The story is also told from the British perspective, making the mortal conflict between the redcoats and the rebels all the more compelling.1 vol, 800 pgs 2019 US, HENRY HOLT
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1-64650 Atwood, Rodney HESSIONS, THE The Hessians are infamous in American history for their role as part of the British forces sent to crush the colonists' rebellion in 1776. Yet these German auxiliaries, or mercenaries were only one instance of a frequent military practice, approved by international jurists of the time and used by the British in all their eighteenth-century wars. This study (dealing with one of the six contingents known inaccurately as the Hessians) is the first to make extensive use of manuscript sources in Germany, Britain and America to put the Hessians in their historical context and to examine a number of the myths about them. The encounter of the Americans with the Hessian troops from a disciplined paternalistic society organized for war, with special thoroughness, was not merely the meeting of two military systems, but also of two ways of life, and is thus worthy of study in an age of conflict.

Scarce book, muster roll,casualty lists, good biblio, index1 vol, 292 pgs 2002 LONDON, CAMBRIDGE UNIV
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2-54060 Babits, Lawrence DEVIL OF A WHIPPING A:The Battle of Cowpens A minute-by-minute account, nineteen maps, tables, chpt. notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 231 pgs 2001 CHAPEL HILL, UNIV OF N.C.
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1-193880 Barker, Thomas M. and Huey, Paul R. THE 1776-1777 NORTHERN CAMPAIGNS OF THE AMERICAN WAR FOR INDEPENDENCE AND THEIR SEQUEL: Contemporary Maps of Mainly German Origin 12x9 with 24 color maps and 8 pages of color uniform plates. The 1776-1777 Northern Campaigns is the first, full-scale presentation in atlas form of the two abortive British-German invasions of New York (Gen. Carleton in 1776 and Gen Burgoyne in 1777) -- events crucial to understanding the rebel American victory in the War for Independence.

The bulk of the maps are from the German archives. The material has previously been little used by researchers in the United States due to linguistic and handwriting barriers. The volume includes transcriptions, translations, and detailed textual analysis of the naval and land operations of 1776 and 1777. It is written from an unusual military-historical perspective -- British, German, loyalist, French Canadian, and First American.

The attack of Benedict Arnold and Richard Montgomery on Quebec City, the colonial assailants' repulse and withdrawal to the Province of New York and the Hudson River corridor, prior actions in the adjacent St. Lawrence-Richelieu river region of Canada, the Battle of Valcour Island on Lake Champlain, the forts at Crown Point and Ticonderoga, and the Battles of Bennington and Saratoga all receive detailed attention.

The last section of the atlas deals with the less known, final phase of combat, in which the British, Germans, refugee tories, Quebec militia, and Amerindians kept the insurgents off balance by mounting numerous small-scale expeditions into New York.

Co-published with Lake Champlain Maritime Museum.1 vol, 239 pgs 2010 NY, PURPLE MOUNTAIN PRESS
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1-227530 Barry, Quintin CRISIS AT THE CHESAPEAKE: The Royal Navy and the Struggle for America 1775-1783 By the end of 1780, the war for American independence appeared to be approaching a stalemate. After five years of war, Washington's armies remained in the field. Once France, and then Spain, joined the war, Lord Sandwich as First Lord of the Admiralty was faced with a constant struggle to balance the forces needed at home and overseas, while facing constant hostile pressure from the opposition. Includes 18 b/w illustrations and 6 b/w maps.

However, events were conspiring to bring about a showdown in North America, which would take place in the waters off Chesapeake Bay. This book describes how, step by step, the crisis was reached. After France had accepted the need for a major effort to support the Americans, Count de Grasse arrived in the West Indies in April 1781 with a large fleet, intending to arrive off the North American coast in July. Once he had opted to sail to Virginia, Washington began to move south. Meanwhile Lord Cornwallis, the British commander in the Carolinas, had chosen without authority to march to Virginia, where he arrived in May to link up with a force that had been sent to establish a naval base in the Chesapeake.

De Grasse reached Chesapeake Bay with his whole fleet at the end of August, outnumbering the British fleet under Graves which arrived on 5 September. The battle that followed was indecisive, though the French had the best of it. Cornwallis was now besieged at Yorktown by Washington; a force intended to relieve him arrived too late and on 19 October he capitulated at Yorktown. The war for American independence was decisively lost; all that remained was a bitter debate as to who was to blame.1 vol, 132 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-231280 Barry, Quintin FROM USHANT TO GIBRALTAR: The Channel Fleet 1778-1783 In 1778, when the expected war finally broke with France, Lord Sandwich, the long serving First Lord of the Admiralty, had to find the resources to match the French fleet not only in the Channel but in other theaters of war such as the West Indies, the Mediterranean, and the Indian Ocean. In addition, the Royal Navy had to protect Britain's extensive maritime commerce, covering the large inbound and outbound convoys on which the country's economy depended. This book is a study of the men who led and the men who managed, both afloat and ashore, the Channel Fleet.

In 1778 it was commanded by Admiral Augustus Keppel; third in command was a member of the Board of Admiralty, Vice Admiral Hugh Palliser. On 27 July it engaged the French fleet commanded by d'Orvilliers. The battle was inconclusive, both sides claiming the victory. During the battle Palliser's flagship suffered particularly. At the time, no issue arose between Keppel and Palliser as to the course of the battle, but when, in late October, the latter came ashore he was shown a newspaper that suggested that he was to blame for Keppel's failure to continue the battle. He was furious, but Keppel refused to sign a statement clearing Palliser's name. The dispute escalated; Palliser demanded Keppel's court martial but he was acquitted, as was Palliser himself when he in his turn was court-martialed. The navy's officer corps was profoundly divided, and it caused lasting damage.

After Sandwich, the most important naval administrator was the outspoken Sir Charles Middleton, the Comptroller of the Navy. He was responsible for two key innovations - the coppering of ships hull's which protected them against damaging marine growths and significantly increased their speed, and the introduction of the cannonade, a lighter cannon of shorter range but greater hitting power. Middleton enjoyed a close relationship with Richard Kempenfelt who was arguably the ablest sea officer on either side. With Lord Howe, Kempenfelt was responsible for the introduction of a new system of signaling. He won a striking victory when attacking a heavily defended French convoy in 1781 but tragically died in 1782 when his flagship the Royal George sank at her moorings at Spithead. Throughout the war the French and Spanish planned the invasion of southern England. The enormous Combined Fleet appeared first in the Channel in 1779, but although causing a panic when it arrived off Plymouth, it was suffering from an epidemic of smallpox and abandoned the attempt.

In 1782, with the fall of Lord North's ministry, Sandwich left the Admiralty. Vilified by nineteenth century writers, his reputation has been largely restored by more recent historians.1 vol, 364 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-227480 Beakes, John DE KALB: One of the Revolutionary War's Bravest Generals Bio of Major General Johann de Kalb's heroic actions at the battle of Camden, South Carolina, where he commanded on despite bleeding from 11 wounds, ultimately dying three days after the battle. Johann de Kalb was a largely unknown, able, professional soldier with broad European experience. His extensive knowledge and leadership were valuable to the American cause while exemplifying the prosaic requirements of much military service and he offered steady, quiet and ultimately heroic contributions during the American Revolution. 1 vol, 488 pgs 2019 US, HERITAGE BOOKS
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1-227490 Beakes, John COOL DELIBERATE COURAGE: John Eager Howard in The American Revolution John Eager Howard was an accomplished army officer, a conscientious political leader, and that rare public personage in American history who maintained an untarnished reputation throughout his life and after his death. General George Washington's expectations of regimental commanders were high and 'Howard continually met this demanding standard ... whether he was in camp, on the march, or leading his proven troops on the battlefield, John Eager Howard could always be counted upon to employ his men to the best possible advantage, no matter how dire the situation.'1 vol, 180 pgs 2020 US, HERITAGE BOOKS
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1-205230 Bennett, David A FEW LAWLESS VAGABONDS: Ethan Allen, the Republic of Vermont, and the American Revolution A Few Lawless Vagabonds is an account of the three-way relationship between Ethan Allen, the Republic of Vermont (1777-1791) and the British in Canada during the American Revolution, a work of political and military history. Ethan Allen was a prime mover in the establishment of the Republic (though he was a captive of the British, 1775-1778), then led the fight to maintain its independence from the 'predatory states' of New Hampshire, New York and Massachusetts; from the American Continental Congress; and from British attacks on the new state.

In order to defend Vermont's independence, Ethan Allen engaged in secret, unlawful negotiations with the British in Canada, aimed at turning Vermont into a 'separate Government under the Crown.' The attempts of the Allen family to maintain Vermont's independence from its neighbors were successful: Vermont became the 14th State in 1791.

A Few Lawless Vagabonds is the first systematic attempt, using archival sources, to show that the Allens were utterly serious in their aim to turn Vermont into a Crown colony, a project which came close to success late in 1781.

The Ethan Allen that emerges is not as a warrior hero of the American Revolution but as a successful Vermont nationalist who is justly celebrated as the principal founder of the State of Vermont, a rare combination of patriot and betrayer of the public trust. The British leaders who were Ethan's opposite numbers emerge in turn as thoroughly capable military officers and diplomatic negotiators: Sir Henry Clinton, Sir Guy Carleton, and Sir Frederick Haldimand. 1 vol, 336 pgs 2014 US, CASEMATE PUBLISHING
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1-191860 Blackmon, Richard D Dark and Bloody Ground-The American Revolution Along the Southern Frontier In Dark and Bloody Ground: The American Revolution Along the Southern Frontier, historian Richard D. Blackmon uses a wealth of primary source material to recount and explain the events that marked the struggles of American Indians and Anglo-Americans in the colonial South during one of the most turbulent periods of North American history. 25+ b/w illust, maps, biblio, index.
1 vol, 464 pgs 2010 US, WESTHOLME PUBLISHING
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1-ATO052 Bomba, Ty AGAINST THE ODDS #52: Operation Ichi-Go Operation Ichi-Go ('Number One') was the largest ground offensive in Japanese history, with 500,000 troops, 800 tanks, and massive logistics and artillery support. They used their tanks in armored divisions -- the only time in the war they deployed such concentrations.

They had three broad objectives: Open a land and rail route across China to their southern conquests in Indochina and the Dutch East Indies (and bypass the US submarine blockade along the Chinese seacoast); Eliminate all the US B-29 bomber bases in China; and at a minimum, severely degrade Nationalist Chinese capabilities and in the best case, maybe even knock the Nationalists out of the war.

Magazine includes two-player wargame with 22x34-inch mapsheet and 252 die-cut counters to fight out the entire operation, as well as bonus solitaire rules with the player commanding Japanese forces to capture B-29 bases (using the same map and counters).

In the two-player game, depending on Japanese success, the US might launch Operation Causeway, the invasion of Formosa and the Chinese mainland, which had been drawn up and contemplated at the time instead of invading the Philippines.
1 vol, 60 pgs 2020 US, AGAINST THE ODDS
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1-972009 Bonk, David 009 CONTINENTAL vs. REDCOAT: Revolutionary War The American Revolutionary War pitched the newly formed Continental Army against the professional British Redcoats - a highly trained organization manned by long-serving and experienced infantrymen with a formidable reputation forged on European battlefields during the Seven Years' War. So, how were the poorly trained, poorly supplied Continental infantry able to hold their own and shape the outcome of the Revolutionary War and establish the future of their young nation?

David Bonk answers this question in a highly illustrated book that looks at the challenges facing both armies, weighing up how each side was able to cope with the day-to-day experiences of the war and using extensive first-hand accounts to allow a modern audience to experience what life was like for soldiers on and off the battlefield during the war.

Contents: Introduction; The opposing sides; Brandywine: September 11, 1777; Monmouth Courthouse: June 28, 1778; Cowpens: January 17, 1781; Analysis; Aftermath; Works Cited; and Index.
1 vol, 80 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-217920 Bonk, David C MEN WHO ARE DETERMINED TO BE FREE: The American Assault on Stony Point, 15 July 1779 Although he had established a strong position at Stony Point, British General Sir William Clinton still lacked the resources to strike further up the Hudson at West Point without exposing New York City to a sudden attack by the Americans. The delay in the anticipated return of 5,000 men from the West Indies and expected reinforcements from England continued to flummox Clinton and after the return of Tyron's Connecticut raiding party Clinton returned to New York to consider his options.

Soon after the British capture of Stony Point, American General George Washington began to develop an audacious plan to recapture the strongpoint and restore American fortunes. After organizing an elite force of light infantry, Washington assigned command to Brigadier General Anthony Wayne. Washington and Wayne spent several days observing the British position at Stony Point and collecting intelligence on British defenses. Washington proposed a night time assault and worked with Wayne to finalize plans for the attack.

At midnight on 15 July, 1779 Wayne led 1,300 picked men against the British defenders of Stony Point. The British force included the 380 men of the 17th Foot and elements of the Loyal American provincial regiment and 71st Highlanders as well as Royal Artillery with 15 cannon deployed to defend the hilltop position. Attacking in two columns with unloaded muskets, the Americans used their bayonets to overwhelm the British defenders. In little over one hour the American light infantry captured Stony Point. 63 British defenders were killed, 61 wounded and 543 captured. American losses were 13 dead and 63 wounded. Wayne, although slightly wounded early in the assault, demanded to be carried in to the British positions and early on the morning of 16 July 1779 prepared a brief report for Washington detailing the American success.

With news of the American victory Washington quickly rode to the fort to congratulate Wayne and his men. Recognizing that he had neither the troops nor the resources needed to defend Stony Point against an expected British counter attack Washington ordered all supplies and arms to be removed, prisoners marched into captivity and the fortifications destroyed. Although the British did successfully reoccupy Stony Point several days later, the Americans trumpeted their unexpected victory and a chagrined General Clinton concluded a further offensive up the Hudson River towards West Point would be pointless.1 vol, 136 pgs 2018 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-COM1037 Borg, Richard COMMAND AND COLORS TRICORNE: American Revolution By design, Commands & Colors Tricorne - The American Revolution is not overly complex. The game is based on the highly successful Commands & Colors game system, where the Command cards drive movement while creating a 'fog of war' and the battle dice resolve combat quickly and efficiently. Commands & Colors Tricorne - The American Revolution, however, introduces many new game concepts, which will add historical depth and provide even the most veteran Commands & Colors player many new play experiences and challenges.

The scale of the game fluctuates, which allows players to effectively portray some of the larger American Revolution battles, as well as smaller size skirmish actions. To further emphasize the differences in battlefield doctrine between the British and Continental forces, each army has its own unique deck of Combat cards.

Players that are familiar with other Commands & Colors games, will soon note that unit combat losses in a Tricorne game are typically not as great as other games covered in the Commands & Colors series. This is a direct result of the linear tactic fighting style of the armies that fought during the American Revolution. Unit morale is the main thematic focus in a Tricorne battle as it was historically.

The 12 battles, showcased in the scenario section of this booklet, feature a stylized battlefield map that emphasize the important terrain features and highlight the historical deployment of forces in scale with the game system. These scenarios are a smattering of some of the better-known engagements of the American Revolution.

* Bunker Hill -17 June 1775
* Long Island (Grant's Attack) - 27 August 1776
* Long Island (British Flank March) - 27 August 1776
* Freeman's Farm - 19 September 1777
* Bemis Heights - 7 October 1777
* Bemis Heights (British Redoubts) - 7 October 1777
* Monmouth - 28 June 1778
* Camden - 16 August 1780
* Cowpens - 17 January 1781
* Guilford Courthouse - 15 March 1781
* Hobkirk's Hill - 25 April 1781
* Eutaw Springs - 8 September 17811 vol, 1 pgs 2017 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-COM1109 Borg, Richard COMMAND AND COLORS TRICORNE: Jacobite Rising First standalone game for Commands & Colors Tricorne (ownership of Tricorne is NOT required) and features 13 battle scenarios by Richard Borg. Mounted game board, terrain tiles, blocks, command and combat cards, stickers and large, molded dice are all included. You will find many new and interesting play concepts which brings new experiences and challenges covering the world of the Highland Clans in the time of the Jacobite Risings.

Scenarios
Killikeankie - 27 July 1689
Dunkeld - 21 August 1689
Cromdale - 1 May 1690
Alness - 10 July 1715
Sheriffmuir - 13 November 1715
Glen Shiel - 10 June 1719
Prestonpans - September 1745
Clifton - 18 December 1745
Inverurie - 23 December 1745
Falkirk (Stage 1) - 17 January 1746
Falkirk (Stage 2) - 17 January 1746
Culloden - 16 April 1746
Culloden (Flanking Move) - 16 April 1746

Components: 1 Rule and Scenario Booklet; 1 Battlefield Game Board (Mounted); 4 Terrain and Accessories punchboards (60 Double-sided Terrain Tiles; 18 Double-sided Victory Banner counters; 6 Double-sided Clan Chief / Chief Officer Markers); 52 Command cards; 58 Combat cards (29 English, 29 Jacobite); 8 Engraved Battle dice; 5 Block Sticker sheets; 2 Double-sided Summary Cards; 283 Blocks: blue Jacobite units, red British units, dark blue German units (176 small, blue and red blocks for infantry units; 68 medium, blue and red blocks for cavalry units ; 39 rectangular, blue and red blocks for leaders and artillery)
1 vol, 1 pgs 2020 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-70950 Borick, Carl L. GALLANT DEFENSE, A:The Siege of Charleston 1780 Detailed account of the tactics & strategy during this pivotal Rev War campaign, the author draws on many primary sources, b/w maps/drawings, biblio.1 vol, 345 pgs 2003 COLUMBIA, UNIV S.CAROLINA
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1-49160 Boyle, Joseph Lee FROM REDCOAT TO REBEL:The Thomas Sullivan Journal Sullivan served from 1775 to 1778 in the 49th Footand saw action during the L.I./New York campaign,he deserted to the Rebels after leaving Phila in1778, everyname index, notes, index.1 vol, 244 pgs 1997 BOWIE, HERITAGE PRESS
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1-204370 Brayall, Richard WASHINGTON'S SAVIOUR: General John Glover and the American Revolution Even today, he still stands guard over Boston, watching all who approach the 'cradle of the Revolution' by way of Huntingdon Avenue. His visage remains as strong and determined in bronze as it was in real-life flesh and blood.

John Glover has been at this post since 1828, when a grateful Commonwealth of Massachusetts erected this statue to honor the general from Marblehead and his men who time and time again saved the American Revolution from total and final defeat.

A true son of Massachusetts, John Glover impressed George Washington at first sight, and the General continued to call on him for special service throughout the war. Glover developed the first American navy early in the conflict, and his ship Hannah was the first armed vessel to fly American colors. Glover and his men saved Washington, the entire army and the Revolution itself at the battles of Brooklyn and Pell's Point on Long Island. Then, on a cold and wintry night in December of 1776, the 'web-footed warriors' from Marblehead rowed the army across the ice-choked Delaware River to Trenton where Washington won his most famous and his most needed victory.

This book, based on letters, diaries, memoirs and contemporary papers, makes note that Glover was many things to many people and also had his set of demons to fight. And it shows that John Glover was, as the statue noted, at his best as a soldier of the Revolution. Several photographs and an index to full-names, places and subjects add to the value of this work.1 vol, 292 pgs 2013 US, HERITAGE BOOKS
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1-234890 Buchanan, John THE BATTLE OF MUSGROVE'S MILL: 1780 Describes the situation in South Carolina following the British invasion of 1780 before introducing the three colonels: Isaac Shelby, James Williams, and Elijah Clarke. These men led Rebel militia from North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia in an effort to disrupt British operations and their Loyalist support. The colonels and other leaders led mounted Rebel militia in a sweeping and bloody guerilla war that played an essential role in opening a path to the eventual British surrender at Yorktown and Britain's loss of America.

On August 19, 1780, near a ford of the Enoree River in northwest South Carolina, a short and savage encounter occurred between Rebel militia and a combined force of Loyalist militia and Provincial regulars. Despite the Rebel's being outnumbered more than two to one, it was an overwhelming victory for the American cause. The Rebels defended from the top of a ridge, inflicted heavy casualties on the Loyalist force as it advanced, then charged and drove the enemy from the field of battle.1 vol, 144 pgs 2022 US, WESTHOLME PUBLISHING
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1-199620 Burgoyne, Bruce These Were the Hessians The ultimate outcome of the American Revolutionary War was foreordained when England turned to the European continent to obtain soldiers. Rulers of six small German states (Hesse-Cassel, Hesse-Hanau, Brunswick, Waldeck, Ansbach-Bayreuth, and Anhalt-Zerbst) signed treaties with England whereby troop units were placed in English service. These Hessians represented one-third of all combatants serving the Crown during the American Revolutionary War.

They were good soldiers; however, they may have been one of the primary reasons that England lost her American colonies. They came as enemies, but many became compatriots and fellow-fighters for freedom and the independence of the United States. This detailed account of the Hessian's contribution to this nation's growth includes the Waldeck Articles of War, 1775 (both the German and English versions); and examines the role of women with the Hessian units. Seven color plates and a bibliography enhance the text.

The author has researched the role of the Hessians in the American Revolutionary War for more than fifty years; published thirty books, primarily based on his translations of Hessian documents; and lectured on Hessians. He is a recipient of the Benjamin Franklin Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Revolution Roundtable of Philadelphia and the Gold Good Citizen Medal from the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution.1 vol, 244 pgs 2008 US, HERITAGE PRESS
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1-73390 Burgoyne, Bruce MOST ILLUSTRIOUS HEREDITARY PRINCE Letters from twenty-six men, most officers, of theHesse-Hanau Regiment, these letters serve asreports on troop activities, logistics, deserters,pay issues etc.1 vol, 196 pgs 2004 BOWIE, HERITAGE PRESS
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1-86740 Burgoyne, Bruce B. DIARY OF LIEUTENANT von BARDELEBEN Contains the wartime diaries of von Bardeleben andthe Church book of the von Donop Regiment alongwith the regimental journal of QuartermasterJohann Gerog Zinn, index.1 vol, 218 pgs 2007 US, HERITAGE BOOKS INC
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1-86750 Burgoyne, Bruce B. JOURNAL OF A HESSIAN GRENADIER BATTALION The journal was kept by the quartermaster KarlBauer & describes the movement and battles of theunit along with more day to day events, index.1 vol, 216 pgs 2005 US, HERITAGE BOOKS INC
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1-45840 Burgoyne, Bruce E. ENEMY VIEWS:AMERICAN REV AS RECORDED BY HESSIONS The editor has translated the majority of the sources used, letters/diaries and regimental records from thirty-four different sources from all the German states but Brunswick, map, index.1 vol, 616 pgs 1996 BOWIE, HERITAGE BOOKS
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1-72920 Burgoyne, Bruce E. HESSE-HANAU ORDER BOOK, A DIARY AND ROSTER Collection of items concerning the Hesse-HanauContigient, contains an anonymous diary possiblywritten by Paul Wihelm Schefer, Order Book ofGeneral von Gall, plus more, full name index.1 vol, 305 pgs 2003 BOWIE, HERITAGE BOOKS
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1-219080 Carpenter, Stanley SOUTHERN GAMBIT: Cornwallis and the British March to Yorktown Outlines the British strategic and operational objectives, devoting particular attention to the strategy of employing Southern Loyalists to help defeat Patriot forces, reestablish royal authority, and tamp down resurgent Patriot activity. Focuses on Cornwallis' operations in the Carolinas and Virginia that ultimately led to the surrender at Yorktown in October 1781. Reveals the flaws in this approach, most notably a fatal misunderstanding of the nature of the war in the South and of the Loyalists' support. Compounding this was the strategic incoherence of seeking a conventional war against a brilliant, unconventional opponent, and doing so amidst a breakdown in the unity of command. Includes 30 black and white illustrations and 8 maps.1 vol, 320 pgs 2019 US, UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA PRESS
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1-199580 Cecere, Michael WEDDED TO MY SWORD: The Revolutionary War Service of Light Horse Harry Lee 'I believe few Officers either in America or Europe are held in so high a point of estimation as you are.' --Gen. Nathanael Greene to 'Light Horse' Harry Lee - January 27, 1782.

The sentiment expressed by General Nathanael Greene, an officer whose military contributions to American independence are second only to General George Washington, captures the view of most Americans in 1782 regarding Light Horse Harry Lee. In early 1782, twenty-six year old Lieutenant Colonel Lee commanded a legion of mounted and dismounted dragoons that had just completed a spectacular year of military service in the South. Lee's efforts in 1781, in conjunction with General Greene and the American southern army, resulted in the British loss of most of South Carolina and Georgia.

Over the course of 1781, Lee and his legion, often detached from Greene's army, helped screen Greene's desperate retreat to Virginia and then, a few weeks later, captured or destroyed numerous enemy outposts and detachments in South Carolina and Georgia. Lee and his legion played a crucial role in the bloody battles of Guilford Courthouse and Eutaw Springs and the sieges of Augusta and Ninety-Six.

The extraordinary service of Lee and his men in 1781 capped what had already been five years of distinguished military service for Lee. He had reported to General Washington's army as a twenty year old cavalry captain in 1777 and quickly earned a reputation as a bold commander. Lee's daring exploits at Valley Forge, Powles Hook and Springfield, like his extraordinary service in the south, are all chronicled within this book. Readers will undoubtedly conclude that Lee made the right decision when he declined General Washington's invitation in 1778 to join his staff as an aide-de-camp with the assertion that, 'I am wedded to my sword.'

Includes illustrations, maps, bibliography, and an index to names, places, and subjects.1 vol, 310 pgs 2012 US, HERITAGE PRESS
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1-199600 Cecere, Michael THEY ARE INDEED A VERY USEFUL CORPS: American Riflemen in the Revolutionary War The story of America's riflemen in the Revolutionary War begins with their formation in 1775. First person accounts of their recruitment, long march, and encampment at Boston, introduce readers to the flamboyant and sometimes unruly nature of riflemen. Gripping eyewitness accounts of Benedict Arnold's march and attack on Quebec and of the battles of Long Island, Harlem Heights, Throg's Neck, Fort Washington, Trenton, Princeton, and Brandywine, highlight the unique abilities of riflemen and their important role in the war.

Nowhere is this role more evident than in the American victory at Saratoga. First hand accounts of the battle provide a detailed image of the fight and the crucial part Daniel Morgan's riflemen played. The importance of riflemen is also evident in their service on the frontier of New York and in the southern battles of King's Mountain and Cowpens, all of which are chronicled by participants. The numerous primary accounts of riflemen in the war help readers better understand and appreciate the service of these men and may cause them to conclude, as General Washington did in 1776, that the riflemen are indeed a very useful corps.

Several maps, bibliography, and an index to names, places and subjects enhance the text. 1 vol, 238 pgs 2007 US, HERITAGE PRESS
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1-208250 Cecere, Michael SECOND TO NO MAN BUT THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF: Hugh Mercer: American Patriot Mercer was not a native of the American colonies. He fled from Scotland in 1746 after the Battle of Culloden and settled on the Pennsylvania frontier to avoid possible arrest for his participation at Culloden. When the French and Indian War erupted nearly a decade later, Mercer's neighbors tapped him to command a company of militia. Mercer quickly rose in the ranks and eventually commanded a battalion of Pennsylvania provincial soldiers as well as the garrison at Fort Pitt (captured Fort Duquesne).

After seven years of military service, Mercer was discharged from the Pennsylvania Regiment in 1761 and settled in Fredericksburg, Virginia. He married, raised a family, and established a very successful medical practice. When the decade long political dispute with Great Britain turned violent in 1775, Virginia's political leaders considered Hugh Mercer for command of one of Virginia's two regiments of regular troops.

After two close ballots, the Virginia Convention opted instead to appoint Virginia natives Patrick Henry and William Woodford to command. Mercer was selected a few months later to command the 3rd Virginia Regiment, but six months after his appointment the Continental Congress elevated him to the rank of Brigadier General in the Continental Army and he left Virginia to assume command of the newly formed Flying Camp in New Jersey.

While he served in the northern theater, Mercer played a critical role in the battles of Trenton and Princeton, two battles that helped save the American army and American independence. Sadly, General Mercer did not live to see the victorious end to America's struggle; he was mortally wounded at the Battle of Princeton in 1777. Congress honored Mercer with a statue that still stands in Fredericksburg and several townships and counties have honored his memory by taking his name.

This book chronicles Mercer's life and service and in doing so validate the observation of Major James Wilkinson, a veteran of the Revolutionary War, who wrote that: In General Mercer we lost a chief, who for education, experience, talents, disposition, integrity, and patriotism, was second to no man but the commander in chief, and was qualified to fill the highest trusts of the country.1 vol, 200 pgs 2015 US, HERITAGE BOOKS
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1-209210 Cecere, Michael AN OFFICER OF VERY EXTRAORDINARY MERIT: Charles Porterfield and the American War for Independence: 1775-1780 Charles Porterfield was one of many Virginians who helped secure America's independence. He served in Daniel Morgan's rifle company at Boston and Quebec. He commanded a company in Morgan's 11th Virginia Regiment as well as William Maxwell's Light Infantry Corps.

Porterfield fought in the battles of Cooches Bridge, Brandywine, Germantown, and Monmouth, and endured the hardships of Valley Forge. He returned to Virginia in 1779 and served as a Lieutenant Colonel in the state garrison regiment. In 1780, he led a relief detachment to South Carolina and initiated the Battle of Camden.

The distinguished service of Charles Porterfield and his men is chronicled through numerous first person accounts. The excitement caused by the riflemen at Boston, the grueling march through the wilderness of Maine, the storming of Quebec in a blizzard, the action at Cooches Bridge, Brandywine, Germantown, the hardships at Valley Forge, and lastly, in one of the best first person narratives of the Revolutionary War, the early morning engagement between Colonel Porterfield's and Colonel Tarleton's advance guards at Camden, are all vividly described in the book.

Charles Porterfield, and the men he served with, endured much for the cause of liberty. Their service is remembered here, in their own words. Includes maps, bibliography, and an index.1 vol, 180 pgs 2015 US, HERITAGE BOOKS
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1-209220 Cecere, Michael THEY BEHAVED LIKE SOLDIERS: Captain John Chilton and the Third Virginia Regiment 1775-1778 Captain John Chilton's letters and diary offer insight into the more routine aspects of life in the American army during the Revolutionary War, along with detailed observations of his military experiences, the marches, battles, hardships and frustrations. His letters are full of inquires and instructions for his children, and express pride and concern for the men of his company.

Struggles in camp and on the march, encounters with fellow officers and local inhabitants, and the hopes and expectations of Chilton and his men are highlighted. The Third Virginia Regiment was the first unit of Virginia regulars to join General Washington's army in New York. They served, with distinction, at Harlem Heights, Trenton, Morristown, Brandywine, Germantown, and Valley Forge. Several maps, a bibliography, and an index augment the text.1 vol, 144 pgs 2015 US, HERITAGE BOOKS
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1-213980 Cecere, Michael THE INVASION OF VIRGINIA: 1781 The American War for Independence was fought in nearly every colony, but some colonies witnessed far more conflict than others. In the first half of the war, the bulk of military operations were concentrated in Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. A shift in British strategy southward after the Battle of Monmouth in 1778 triggered numerous military engagements in 1779 and 1780 in Georgia and the Carolinas.

Surprisingly, Virginia, the largest of the original thirteen colonies, saw relatively little fighting for the first six years of the Revolutionary War. This changed in 1781 when British and American forces converged on Virginia. The war's arrival did not result from one particular decision or event, but rather, a series of incidents and battles beginning in the fall of 1780 at Kings Mountain, South Carolina.

Benedict Arnold's sudden appearance in Virginia in early 1781 with 1,600 seasoned British troops and his successful raid up the James River to Richmond and subsequent occupation of Portsmouth, demonstrated Virginia's vulnerability to attack and the possibility that the colonies could be divided and subdued piecemeal, a strategy Britain had attempted to deploy several times earlier in the war.

British General Henry Clinton's decision to reinforce Arnold in Virginia expanded Britain's hold on the colony while events in North Carolina, including the battle of Guilford Court House, led British General Charles Cornwallis to conclude that defeating the Patriots in Virginia was the key to ending the war. As a result, Cornwallis marched his army north in May 1781 to assume command of what was now a very powerful British force of over 7,000 troops. The war had returned to Virginia with a vengeance, and how it did so and what happened as a result is the focus of The Invasion of Virginia 1781.1 vol, 240 pgs 2017 US, WESTHOLME PUBLISHING
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1-226090 Cecere, Michael A UNIVERSAL APPEARANCE OF WAR: The Revolutionary War in Virginia, 1775-1781 Chronicles the war in Virginia from start to finish (1775-81), shedding light and recognition on many overlooked Virginia engagements. 1 vol, 436 pgs 2014 US, HERITAGE BOOKS
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1-231351 Cecere, Michael VIRGINIA'S CONTINENTALS: 1775-1778 Explores the formation and service of Virginia's continental troops during the first several years of the Revolutionary War. Readers will discover that Virginia continentals played a pivotal role in a number of important battles including: Trenton, Princeton, Brandywine, Germantown, and Saratoga. Includes maps, bibliography, and an index to full-names, places and subjects.1 vol, 340 pgs 2022 US, HERITAGE BOOKS
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1-62880 Clarke, Ernest SIEGE OF FORT CUMBERLAND, THE: 1776 An absorbing study of the divided loyalties that saw the supporters of independence beaten during the 1776 siege and other small actions in Nova Scotia. Period maps, b/w illust, chapter notes, bibliography, and index.1 vol, 302 pgs 1995 MONTREAL, MCGILL UNIVER
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1-COM1140 Collins, Gilbert WAR FOR AMERICA: The American Revolution, 1775-1782 Wargame War for America is a strategic level game based on the events during the American Revolution. It is a two-player game that shows how the conflict, which began as a civil war, erupted into a world conflict with a Great Britain that was greatly isolated. It features a new Action Pulse and Initiative System will vary the length turn. Also suitable for solitaire play.

Components: 2 Map sheets, 2.5 Countersheets of 9/16 and 5/8 unit-counters (432 counters total), 6 Player Aid Cards, 1 Sequence of Play Card, 2 Army Organization Displays, 1 Setup Card
51 Action Cards, 1 Rulebook, and 1 Playbook.1 vol, 1 pgs 2022 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-76790 Cook, Frederick JOURNALS OF THE EXPEDITION AGAINST THE SIX NATIONS This work is the collection of 26 journals byofficers who participated in Sullivan's campaignin 1779, each journal is preceded by a bio sketch,(8) fold out maps, officer roster, index.1 vol, 602 pgs 2004 US, HERITAGE PRESS
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1-199960 Corbett, Theodore NO TURNING POINT: The Saratoga Campaign in Perspective The Battle of Saratoga in 1777 ended with British General John Burgoyne surrendering to the American rebel army commanded by General Horatio Gates. Historians have long seen Burgoyne's defeat as a turning point in the American Revolution because it convinced France to join the war on the side of the colonies, thus ensuring American victory. But that traditional view of Saratoga overlooks the complexity of the situation on the ground.

Setting the battle in its social and political context, Theodore Corbett examines Saratoga and its aftermath as part of ongoing conflicts among the settlers of the Hudson and Champlain valleys of New York, Canada, and Vermont. This long, more local view reveals that the American victory actually resolved very little. He examines the roles not only of enlisted Patriot and Redcoat soldiers but also of landowners, tenant farmers, townspeople, American Indians, Loyalists, and African Americans.

He begins the story in the 1760s, when the first large influx of white settlers arrived in the New York and New England backcountry. Ethnic and religious strife marked relations among the colonists from the outset. Conflicting claims issued by New York and New Hampshire to the area that eventually became Vermont turned the skirmishes into a veritable civil war.

These pre-Revolution conflicts - which determined allegiances during the Revolution - were not affected by the military outcome of the Battle of Saratoga. After Burgoyne's defeat, the British retained control of the upper Hudson-Champlain valley and mobilized Loyalists and Native allies to continue successful raids there even after the Revolution. The civil strife among the colonists continued into the 1780s, as the American victory gave way to violent strife amounting to class warfare. Corbett ends his story with conflicts over debt in Vermont, New Hampshire, and finally Massachusetts, where the sack of Stockbridge - part of Shay's Rebellion in 1787 - was the last of the civil disruptions that had roiled the landscape for the previous twenty years.1 vol, 416 pgs 2012 US, UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA PRESS
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1-237230 Corbett, Theodore A MARITIME HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTIUONARY WAR: An Atlantic-Wide Conflict over Independence and Empire Treats naval history of the Revolution as an Atlantic-wide conflict and drills down to individual actions by sloops and barques which proved to be as decisive as the familiar ship of the line confrontations. Also emphasizes the role of the crew as much the not-always-heroic officers. From a naval perspective, the rebellious colonies did not gain a military victory, though Benjamin Franklin was able to secure their independence at the peace table in Europe. Includes 19 mono illustrations and four maps.1 vol, 280 pgs 2023 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-205720 Corrado, Dr. Gary THE BLACK HUSSARS: A Brief and Concise History of Frederick Diemar's Hussars Captain Diemar's Troop of Hussars was raised in 1779. This unit was composed mainly of escaped German prisoners of war from the various Brunswick regiments that had accompanied Burgoyne at Saratoga. Having made their way back to New York without their officers, these men had become somewhat unruly but were well suited for service in a unique independent hussar troop. Hussars were cavalry troops who dressed lightly, traveled quickly on fast horses and could inflict a devastating blow on the enemy at just the right moment during battle.

Diemar's Hussars found themselves attached to Provincial regiments, including Tarleton's Legion and the Queen's Rangers, and they served in the environs of the British garrison in New York City. They were involved in numerous skirmishes in the area known as the 'no-man's land' in Westchester County, participated in raids into New Jersey, and patrolled the north shore of Long Island against Connecticut whaleboat raiders.

The Rangers also had a hussar company, and given the fact that the Black Hussars, as they were to become known, spent much of their time with, and eventually were joined to the Rangers, their dress was similar. The illustration on the cover depicts their previously unknown appearance, based on documentation which is presented in this work. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2005 US, HERITAGE BOOKS
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1-55760 Cronau, Rudolf ARMY OF THE AMERCIAN REVOLUTION AND ITS ORGANIZER Well written narrative of Baron von Steuben'smolding of the American rebels into a motivated,highly disciplined force, illust, full name index.1 vol, 153 pgs 1999 BOWIE, HERITAGE PRESS
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1-196110 Cubbison, Douglas THE AMERICAN NORTHERN THEATER ARMY IN 1776: The Ruin and Reconstruction of the Continental Force The American War for Independence was under way before the signing of the Declaration of Independence, but the Continental Army didn't have the force to back up the words. This history explores the army's early failures in Canada, with desertion and disease common among the ranks, and how new leadership disciplined and reorganized the army and set the stage for a key victory at Saratoga in 1777. 12 photos, notes, bibliography, index.1 vol, 326 pgs 2011 US, McFARLAND & COMPANY
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1-196160 Cubbison, Douglas THE BRITISH ARTILLERY IN THE 1776 VALCOUR ISLAND AND 1777 SARATOGA CAMPAIGNS Highlights the efforts and contributions of the British Corps of Artillery in the Valcour Island campaign of 1776 and the Saratoga Campaign of 1777, recounting the participation by both the British Royal Artillery and that of the Hesse Hanau Artillery, who served as hired allies of the British. This history focuses on the tactical, logistical, and command functions of the Royal Artillery by making considerable use of primary sources, many of them utilized for the first time in this study. It concludes with a detailed examination of the British artillery pieces used during this campaign and makes an effort to identify the current location of all documented Saratoga artillery pieces. Artillery buffs and students of the War for American Independence will find this book to be of interest. 1 vol, 120 pgs 2008 NY, PURPLE MOUNTAIN PRESS
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1-12810 Cuneo, John R. ROBERT ROGERS OF THE RANGERS Excellent account of Rogers from F&I wars to the American Revolution to his end in London slums.1 vol, 308 pgs 1987 NY, RICHARDSON & STEIRMAN
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1-21880 Curtis, Edward E. BRITISH ARMY IN THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION Examines the failure of the British Army, several appendices, biblio, index.1 vol, 223 pgs 1999 NY, CORNER HOUSE PUBS
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2-193310 Dansey, William CAPTURED REBEL FLAG: The Letters of Captain William Dansey 33rd Regiment of Foot 1776-1777 William Dansey served with the 33rd Regiment in the British Army in America from 1776 until the end of the American Revolutionary War in 1783. In January 1776 he was appointed Captain of his regiment's Light Infantry Company. During the war he was often in independent actions such as raids into rebel territory or scouting ahead of the main body of the army. He served in the First Light Infantry Battalion at the Battle of Brandywine along with light infantry companies from other regiments.

Just before the Battle of Brandywine in September 1777 he was involved in a skirmish with the Delaware Militia and captured their flag and the Militia Commander's baggage. The fascinating series of letters home in this publication describe army life during the war as well as the skirmishes and battles he fought in. Includes one black and white and two color plates.1 vol, 60 pgs 2022 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS,
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1-212870 Daughan, Geroge REVOLUTION ON THE HUDSON: New York City and the Hudson River Valley in the American War of Independence No part of the country was more contested during the American Revolution than New York City, the Hudson River, and the surrounding counties. Political and military leaders on both sides viewed the Hudson River Valley as the American jugular, which, if cut, would quickly bleed the rebellion to death.

Revolution on the Hudson makes the bold new argument that Britain's attempt to cut off New England never would have worked, and that doggedly pursuing dominance of the Hudson ultimately cost the crown her colonies. It unpacks intricate military maneuvers on land and sea, introduces the personalities presiding over each side's strategy, and reinterprets the vagaries of colonial politics to offer a thrilling response to one of our most vexing historical questions: How could a fledgling nation have defeated the most powerful war machine of the era?1 vol, 432 pgs 2016 US, W. W. Norton
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1-81660 Desjardin, Thomas THROUGH A HOWLING WILDERNESS:Arnold to Quebec 1775 A gripping account of Benedict Arnold's march onFort Quebec with 1100 soldiers, many who were lostbefore they got to Quebec and almost took Canadafrom the British, biblio, index.1 vol, 256 pgs 2005 NY, ST MARTINS PRESS
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1-220910 Desmarais, Norman AMERICA'S FIRST ALLY: France in the Revolutionary War This is a comprehensive look at how France influenced the American Revolutionary War in a variety of ways; intellectually, financially, and militarily. It raises the crucial question of whether America could have won its independence without the aid of France. Includes 20 black and white illustrations and maps.

The book begins with an overview of the intellectual and ideological contributions of the French Enlightenment thinkers, called the philosophes, to the American and French revolutions. It then moves to cover the many forms of aid provided by France to support America during the Revolutionary War. This ranged from the covert aid France supplied America before her official entry into the war, to the French outfitters and merchants who provided much-needed military supplies to the Americans.

When the war began, the colonists thought the French would welcome an opportunity to retaliate and regain their country. France also provided naval assistance, particularly to the American privateers who harassed British shipping and contributed to the increased shipping rates which added to Great Britain's economic hardships. France's military involvement in the war was equally as important.

Looks at the contributions of individual French officers and troops, arguing that America could not have won without them and explores the international nature of a war which some people have called the first world war. When France and Spain entered the conflict, they fought the Crown forces in their respective areas of economic interest. In addition to the engagements in the Atlantic Ocean, along the American and European coasts and in the West Indies, there are accounts of action in India and the East Indies, South America and Africa.

Also included are accounts drawn from ships' logs, court and auction records, newspapers, letters, diaries, journals, and pension applications.1 vol, 312 pgs 2019 US, CASEMATE
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1-227360 Desmarais, Norman (editor) THE ROAD TO YORKTOWN: The French Campaigns in the American Revolution, 1780-1783, by Louis-Francois-Bertrand du Pont d'Aubevoye, comte de Lauberdiere The fate of the American Revolution had yet to be decided when a remarkable 21-year-old Frenchman arrived in America. Louis-Francois-Bertrand, the Count of Lauberdiere, belonged to an old noble family that traced its heritage back to the Crusades. Moreover, he served as aide-de-camp to his uncle -- General Rochambeau, the commander of all French forces in America.

This is a translated edition of young Louis-Francois-Bertrand's diary that covers 1780-1783. He interacted with some of the Revolution's most important personalities (including George Washington and Lafayette), and was in the epicenter of many of the war's momentous events. His journal covers a host of topics in remarkable detail, including descriptions of the French army's camp in Newport, Rhode Island, the long march to Yorktown, the siege, and capture, and a fascinating examination of the people and their distinctive colonial culture. Includes 1 chart and 8 maps.1 vol, 312 pgs 2021 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-237240 Desmatais, Norman AMERICA'S FIRST ALLY: France in the Revolutionary War Starts with an overview of the intellectual and ideological contributions of the French Enlightenment thinkers, called the philosophes, to the American and French revolutions. Then, covers the many forms of aid provided by France to support America during the Revolutionary War. This included much-needed military supplies, naval assistance, and military units. Examines the contributions of individual French officers and troops, arguing that America could not have won without them. Includes accounts drawn from ships' logs, court and auction records, newspapers, letters, diaries, journals, and pension applications. Contains 20 black and white illustrations and maps.1 vol, 280 pgs 2023 US, CASEMATE
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1-972010 Diamond, Jon 010 CHINDIT vs JAPANESE INFANTRYMAN: 1943-44 In order to keep China in the war against the Japanese, the Western Allies believed they had to return to Northern Burma. Colonel Orde Wingate, a military maverick and proponent of guerrilla warfare, knew that a different type of British infantryman was required for this role - the Chindit, indoctrinated with special training - to re-enter the jungles and mountains of Northern Burma in order to combat the victorious Japanese forces there.

The Chindits' opponents would include the 18th Division, one of Imperial Japan's most seasoned formations, which by 1941 had already accumulated as much operational experience as most Anglo-American divisions would acquire in the entire 1939-45 war.

In a host of encounters the two sides clashed repeatedly in the harsh conditions of the Burmese jungle; the intended role and subsequent operational performance of the Chindits remains fraught with controversy today. Featuring full-color artwork, specially drawn maps, and archive photographs, this study offers key insights into the tactics, leadership, combat performance, and subsequent reputations of six representative Chindit and Japanese infantry.1 vol, 80 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-222560 Dillon, John All at Sea - Naval Support for the British Army During the American Revolutionary War The American Revolutionary War was a conflict that Britain did not want, and for which it was not prepared. The British Army in America at the end of 1774 was only 3,000 strong, with a further 6,000 to arrive by the time that the conflict started in the spring of 1775. The Royal Navy, on which the British depended for the defence of its shores, trade and far-flung colonies, had been much reduced as a result of the economies that followed the Seven Years War. 9 b/w maps, 9 tables

In 1775 the problem facing government ministers, the War Office, and the Admiralty was how to reinforce, maintain and supply an army (that grew to over 90,000 men) while blockading the American coast and defending Britain's many interests around the world; a problem that got bigger when France entered the war in 1778. With a 3,000 mile supply line, taking six to eight weeks for a passage, the scale of the undertaking was enormous.

Too often in military histories the focus is on the clash of arms, with little acknowledgement of the vital role of that neglected stepchild - logistics. In All At Sea, John Dillon concentrates on the role of the Navy in supporting, supplying and transporting the British Army during the war in America. Because of individual egos, other strategic priorities, and the number of ships available, that support was not always at the level the British public expected. However, without the navy the war could not have been fought at all.
1 vol, 298 pgs 2020 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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2-37230 Dohla, Johann Conrad trans by Bruce E. Burgoyne HESSIAN DIARY OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION This unique diary, written by one of the thirty thousand Hessian troops whose services were sold to George III to suppress the American Revolution, is the most complete and informative primary account of the Revolution from the common soldier's point of view. Johann Conrad D?hla describes not just military activities but also events leading up to the Revolution, American customs, the cities and regions that he visited, and incidents in other parts of the world that affected the war. He also evaluates the important military commanders, giving readers an insight into how the enlisted men felt about their leaders and opponents.

Private D?hla crossed the Atlantic Ocean in 1777 as a private in the Ansbach-Bayreuth contingent of Hessian mercenaries. His American sojourn began in June 1777 in New York. Then, after several months on Staten Island and Manhatten, the Ansbach-Bayreuth regiments traveled to the thriving seaport of Newport, Rhode Island, where they spent more than a year before the British forces evacuated the area.

The Ansbach-Bayreuth regiments returned briefly to the New York New Jersey area before they were sent to reinforce the English command in Virginia. Eventually D?hla participated in the battle of Yorktown-of which he provides a vivid description-before enduring two years as a prisoner of war after Cornwallis's surrender.

Bruce E. Burgoyne has provided an accurate translation, helpful notes for scholars and general readers, and an introduction on the Ansbach-Bayreuth regiments and the history of Johann Conrad D?hla and his diary. This first edition of the diary in English will delight all who are interested in the American Revolution and the thirteen original colonies.

1 vol, 300 pgs 1993 NORMAN, UNIV OF OKLAHOMA
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1-231100 Dougherty, Kevin LEADING LIKE THE SWAMP FOX: The Leadership Lessons of Francis Marion Presents the historical background and context necessary to appreciate American Revolutionary War situation of Francis 'The Swamp Fox' Marion and then examines Marion's leadership across eight categories, with a number of vignettes demonstrating Marion's competency. The summary then captures some conclusions about how leadership impacted the American Revolution in the South Carolina Lowcountry. An appendix provides some information about how the reader might explore those physical reminders of Marion and his exploits that exist today. 1 vol, 256 pgs 2022 US, CASEMATE
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1-70050 Draper, Lyman C. KING'S MOUNTAIN & ITS HEROES Account of the Battle & the events leading up toit, many maps/illust, appendicies include diaries,personal accounts, letters, official reports, bothfull name & subject index, a great battle history.1 vol, 612 pgs 2002 BOWIE, HERITAGE PRESS
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1-235180 Dunkerly, Robert UNHAPPY CATASTROPHES: The American Revolution in Central New Jersey, 1776-1782 Follows the course of the war and details lesser-known battles, military campsites, raids, espionage, and more. Includes historic sites, markers, and websites to visit for further research and study. This part of New Jersey saw more action during the Revolution than anywhere else in the young nation and has been called the Cockpit of the Revolution. To truly understand the war, look at central New Jersey.

Central New Jersey witnessed many small battles and important events during the American Revolution. This area saw it all: from spies and espionage, to military encampments like Morristown and Middlebrook, to mutinies, raids, and full-blown engagements like Bound Brook, Short Hills, and Springfield. The British had their own catastrophes too. So did civilians caught in the middle.

In the fall of 1776, British forces drove the Americans out and secured the state. Following the battles of Trenton and Princeton, New Jersey became a battleground. The spring of 1777 saw the formation of a new Continental Army, one that served the rest of the war. That spring, British and American forces clashed in a series of small but sharp battles. By summer, British General Howe tried to lure Washington into a major engagement, but the Americans avoided the trap. As the conflict dragged on, civilians became engulfed in the fray, and a bitter civil war erupted, continuing until the end of the conflict.1 vol, 192 pgs 2022 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-81500 Dwyer, William M. DAY IS OURS, THE November 1776 - January 1777, an inside view of Battles of Trenton and Princeton. Index, chapter notes, extensive biblio.1 vol, 426 pgs 2001 NEW BRUNSWICK, RUTGERS
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1-202060 Edgar, Gregory T CAMPAIGN 1776: The Road to Trenton In July 1776, after more than a year of war, the Continental Congress declared independence from England. The year's events are tracked in this narrative, which is interspersed with eyewitness descriptions and journal accounts that bring the action into focus.

After the Continental Army forced the British out of Boston in March, everything seemed to go downhill. A series of morale-draining defeats threatened the very existence of George Washington's army. With the end of the year approaching and enlistments about to expire, and perhaps with them the Revolution itself, Washington concluded, 'desperate times require desperate solutions.' He led his remnant of an army across the Delaware on Christmas night, and marched through a blizzard to surprise the enemy at Trenton, New Jersey.

A lengthy bibliography and a full name index make this a helpful resource for students of the Revolutionary War. Several maps illustrate the battles of Charleston, Long Island, Fort Washington, Trenton and Princeton.1 vol, 442 pgs 2005 US, HERITAGE BOOKS
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1-34670 Edgar, Gregory T. LIBERTY OR DEATH:The Northern Campaigns in the AWI Built around excerpts from surviving accounts of the American, German and British participants, covers the campaigns for Hudson, Lakes George & Champlain, b/w maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 397 pgs 1994 BOWIE, HERITAGE PRESS
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1-69480 Edgar, Walter PARTISANS AND REDCAOTS The story of the 'first civil war' in So Carolina, Tories vs Rebels, b/w illust/maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 240 pgs 2002 NY, HARPER COLLONS
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1-227560 Elliot, Steven SURVIVING THE WINTERS: Housing Washington's Army During the American Revolution Documents the growth of Washington and his subordinates as military administrators and offers a telling new perspective on the commander's generalship during the Revolutionary War. At the same time, the book demonstrates that these winter encampments stand alongside more famous battlefields as sites where American independence was won.

George Washington and his Continental Army braving the frigid winter at Valley Forge form an iconic image in the popular history of the American Revolution. Such winter camps, Steven Elliott tells us in Surviving the Winters, were also a critical factor in the waging and winning of the War of Independence. Exploring the inner workings of the Continental Army through the prism of its encampments, this book is the first to show how camp construction and administration played a crucial role in Patriot strategy during the war.

As Elliott reminds us, Washington's troops spent only a few days a year in combat. The rest of the time, especially in the winter months, they were engaged in a different sort of battle -- against the elements, unfriendly terrain, disease, and hunger. Victory in that more sustained struggle depended on a mastery of camp construction, logistics, and health and hygiene -- the components that Elliott considers in his environmental, administrative, and operational investigation of the winter encampments at Middlebrook, Morristown, West Point, New Windsor, and Valley Forge.

Beyond the encampments' basic function of sheltering soldiers, his study reveals their importance as a key component of Washington's Fabian strategy: stationed on secure, mountainous terrain close to New York, the camps allowed the Continental commander-in-chief to monitor the enemy but avoid direct engagement, thus neutralizing a numerically superior opponent while husbanding his own strength.1 vol, 408 pgs 2021 US, UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA PRESS
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1-231391 Esposito, Gabriele ARMIES OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION: Part 1 - George Washington's Army, 1775 - 1783 Full-color illustrated history of the Continental Army during the American Revolution that examines the organization, uniforms, and equipment of the American military forces that fought the British during 1775-1783. It includes details on all the troop types involved in the war: Continentals, cavalry, artillery and technical corps, militiamen, state troops, partisan corps, foreign units and naval contingents. The volume is Part 1 of a three-part series on the American Revolution illustrated with contemporary pictures, photos of re-enactors, and color plates specially created for this publication.1 vol, 175 pgs 2022 US, WINGED HUSSAR PUBLISHING
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1-231392 Esposito, Gabriele ARMIES OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION: Part 2 - Great Britain and her Allies, 1775 - 1783 This pictorial history shows the uniforms, arms, and organization of the British forces that fought in the American Revolution, including regular British forces, American allies, native warriors, and mercenary units. 1 vol, 175 pgs 2022 US, WINGED HUSSAR PUBLISHING
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1-70540 Fanning, Nathaniel FANNING'S NARRATIVE:Memoirs of Nathaniel Fanning Fanning an officer(midshipman) in the AmericanNavy 1778-83 recounts his experiences, alsoincludes his later life in France & as a privateernew index.1 vol, 232 pgs 2003 BOWIE, HERITAGE BOOKS
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1-73460 Fisher, David Hackett WASHINGTON'S CROSSING Detailed examination of this critical campaign, 100+ b/w illust, 15 b/w maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 576 pgs 2004 LONDON, OXFORD UNIV PRESS
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2-73460 Fisher, David Hackett WASHINGTON'S CROSSING Detailed examination of this critical campaign, 100+ b/w illust, 15 b/w maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 576 pgs 2006 LONDON, OXFORD UNIV PRESS
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2-74690 Gaff, Alan D. BAYONETS IN THE WILDERNESS The author examines Anthony Wayne's Legion in the Old Northwest, maps/illust, biblio, index.

In Bayonets in the Wilderness, Alan D. Gaff explores a long-neglected period in American history to tell the complete story of how the U.S. Army conquered the first American frontier-the Northwest Territory. Wayne's successful campaign led to the creation of a standing army for the country and set the standard for future conflicts and treaties with American Indians. Countering the popular impression of Wayne as 'mad,' Gaff depicts him as a thoughtful, resolute, and diplomatic officer whose masterfully organized campaign brought an end in 1794 to forty years of border fighting.

Gaff's account brings to light alliances between Indian forces and the British military, demonstrating that British troops still conducted operations on American soil long after the supposed end of the American Revolution.

1 vol, 416 pgs 2008 US, UNIV OF OKLAHOMA
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1-56420 Gallup, Andrew SKETCH OF THE VIRGINIA SOLDIER IN THE REVOLUTION A short history of the Virginian soldier from thebattle of Trenton to the campaigns in the South,battle maps of Great Bridge, Trenton, Brandywine,Germantown, Cowpens & more, many line drawings.1 vol, 126 pgs 1999 BOWIE, HERITAGE PRESS
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1-214010 Geake, Robert FROM SLAVES TO SOLDIERS: The 1st Rhode Island Regiment in the American Revolution In December 1777, the Continental army was encamped at Valley Forge and faced weeks of cold and hunger, as well as the prospect of many troops leaving as their terms expired in the coming months. If the winter were especially cruel, large numbers of soldiers would face death or contemplate desertion. Plans were made to enlist more men, but as the states struggled to fill quotas for enlistment, Rhode Island general James Mitchell Varnum proposed the historic plan that a regiment of slaves might be recruited from his own state, the smallest in the union, but holding the largest population of slaves in New England.

The commander in chief's approval of the plan would set in motion the forming of the 1st Rhode Island Regiment. The 'black regiment,' as it came to be known, was composed of indentured servants, Narragansett Indians, and former slaves. This was not without controversy. While some in the Rhode Island Assembly and in other states railed that enlisting slaves would give the enemy the impression that not enough white men could be raised to fight the British, owners of large estates gladly offered their slaves and servants, both black and white, in lieu of a son or family member enlisting. The regiment fought with distinction at the battle of Rhode Island, and once joined with the 2nd Rhode Island before the siege of Yorktown in 1781, it became the first integrated battalion in the nation's history. 1 vol, 224 pgs 2017 US, WESTHOLME PUBLISHING
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1-210600 Gilbert, Oscar & Catherine TRUE FOR THE CAUSE OF LIBERTY: The Second Spartan Regiment in the American Revolution Following their defeat at Saratoga in upstate New York in 1777, the British decided to implement a Southern Strategy to roll up the rebellious colonies from Georgia through the Carolinas to Virginia. Instead, they triggered a savage partisan war of raids, ambushes, assassinations, and large pitched battles that rivaled any fought in the northern colonies.

Untrained Patriot militiamen - occasionally stiffened by contingents of the Continental Line - were pitted against Britain's Cherokee and Creek allies, Loyalist militia, and British regulars led by General Cornwallis and his two ablest subordinates, Patrick Ferguson and the ruthless Banastre 'Bloody Ban' Tarleton.

In October 1780 the Loyalist militia was virtually destroyed at King's Mountain, the battle that Lord Clinton, the British commander in Chief, said was 'the first link in a chain of events that followed each other in regular succession until they at last ended in the total loss of America.' Other defeats at Blackstock's Farm and Cowpens, and a Pyhrric victory at Guilford Courthouse, gutted the British Southern Army and drove Cornwallis north to encirclement and surrender at Yorktown.

This study uses battlefield terrain analysis and the words of the officers and common soldiers, from pension records and little-known interviews, to bring to life the crucial role of one militia regiment - the Second Spartans of South Carolina -- that fought in virtually every action of the vicious back-country war that decided the fate of America. 1 vol, 288 pgs 2016 US, CASEMATE
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1-217860 Grainger, John D LIEUTENANT GENERAL SIR SAMUEL AUCHMUTY 1756-1822: The Military Life of an American Loyalist and Imperial General Biography of Samuel Auchmuty, born in New York in 1756, and loyal servant of King George during the American Revolution as part of British 45th Foot. After the war, he remained in British service, campaigned in many parts of the world and rose through the ranks. Despite a varied and distinguished career he has not received the attention he warrants, neither as a Loyalist from New York, nor as a successful British soldier.

Auchmuty served in India through the Second and Third Mysore Wars, the Rohilla War, and a serious mutiny. In 1798 Auchmuty was adjutant-general of the successful Red Sea campaign against French forces in Egypt. Returning to Britain in 1803, he commanded the defenses in Thanet, East Kent, at the height of the French invasion threat.

He was the only British commander to emerge from the River Plate campaign with credit, capturing Montevideo in 1807. In 1811 he commanded the land forces that captured Java from Franco-Dutch control and ended up as Commander-in-Chief, Ireland. 1 vol, 304 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-198420 Greene, Jerome THE GUNS OF INDEPENDENCE: The Siege of Yorktown, 1781 A complete and balanced examination of the siege and the participants involved. Greene's study is based upon extensive archival research and first-hand archaeological investigation of the battlefield. This fresh and invigorating study will satisfy everyone interested in American Revolutionary history, artillery, siege tactics, and brilliant leadership.1 vol, 0 pgs 2009 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-227450 Greenwalt, Phillip THE WINTER THAT WON THE WAR: The Winter Encampment at Valley Forge, 1777-1778 After a campaigning season that saw the defeat at Brandywine, the loss of Philadelphia, the capital of the rebellious British North American colonies, and the reversal at Germantown, George Washington and his harried army marched into Valley Forge on December 19, 1777.

What transpired in the next six months prior to the departure from the winter cantonment on June 19, 1778 was truly remarkable. George Washington solidified his hold on the army and endured political intrigue. The quartermaster department revived under new leadership from a former Rhode Island Quaker. A German baron trained the army in the rudiments of being a soldier and military maneuvers.

Valley Forge conjures up images of cold, desperation, and starvation. Yet Valley Forge also became the winter of transformation and improvement that set the Continental Army on the path to military victory and the fledgling nation on the path to independence.1 vol, 192 pgs 2021 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-216880 Greenwalt, Phillip and Robert Orrison A SINGLE BLOW: The Battles of Lexington and Concord and the Beginning of the American Revolution. April 19, 1775 The history of the Battles of Lexington and Concord (April 19, 1775) were the culmination of years of unrest between those loyal to the British monarchy and those advocating for more autonomy and dreaming of independence from Great Britain in the future. On the morning of April 19th, Gage sent out a force of British soldiers under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Francis Smith to confiscate, recapture, and destroy the military supplies gathered by the colonists and believed to be stored in the town of Concord. Includes 150 images and 6 maps.

Due to the alacrity of men such as Dr. James Warren, Paul Revere, and William Dawes, utilizing a network of signals and outriders, the countryside was well-aware of the approaching British, setting the stage for the day's events.

When the column reached the green of Lexington, Massachusetts, militiamen awaited their approach. The first shots of April 19th would be fired there. The rest of the day unfolded accordingly.1 vol, 192 pgs 2018 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-216890 Greenwalt, Phillip and Robert Orrison VICTORY OR DEATH: The Battles of Trenton and Princeton, December 25, 1776 - January 3, 1777 December 1776: Just six months after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, George Washington and the new American Army sit on the verge of utter destruction by the banks of the Delaware River. The despondent and demoralized group of men had endured repeated defeats and now were on the edge of giving up hope. Washington feared 'the game is pretty near up.' Includes 200 images and 10 maps.

Rather than submit to defeat, Washington and his small band of soldiers crossed the ice-choked Delaware River and attacked the Hessian garrison at Trenton, New Jersey on the day after Christmas. He followed up the surprise attack with successful actions along the Assunpink Creek and at Princeton. In a stunning military campaign, Washington had turned the tables, and breathed life into the dying cause for liberty during the Revolutionary War.

The campaign has led many historians to deem it as one of the most significant military campaigns in American history. One British historian even declared that 'it may be doubted whether so small a number of men ever employed so short a space of time with greater or more lasting results upon the history of the world.'

In Victory or Death, historian Mark Maloy not only recounts these epic events, he takes you along to the places where they occurred. He shows where Washington stood on the banks of the Delaware and contemplated defeat, the city streets that his exhausted men charged through, and the open fields where Washington himself rode into the thick of battle. Victory or Death is a must for anyone interested in learning how George Washington and his brave soldiers grasped victory from the jaws of defeat.1 vol, 192 pgs 2018 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-226600 Hagist, Don NOBLE VOLUNTEERS: The British Soldiers Who Fought the American Revolution Describes the training, experiences, and outcomes of British soldiers who fought during the American Revolution. Drawing on thousands of military records and other primary sources in British, American, and Canadian archives, and the writings of dozens of officers and soldiers, Noble Volunteers shows how a peacetime army responded to the onset of war, how professional soldiers adapted quickly and effectively to become tactically dominant, and what became of the thousands of career soldiers once the war was over.

Dispels long-held myths, revealing the remarkable diversity of British soldiers who represented a variety of ages, nationalities, and socio-economic backgrounds, and how many had joined the army as a peacetime career, only to find themselves fighting a war on another continent in often brutal conditions.

Against the backdrop of the war, the focus remains on the small picture, illuminating the moments in an individual soldier's life -- those hours spent nursing a fever while standing sentry in the bitter cold, or writing a letter to a wife back home. What emerges from these vignettes is the understanding that while these were 'common' soldiers, each soldier was completely unique.
1 vol, 392 pgs 2020 US, WESTHOLME PUBLISHING
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1-229100 Hagist, Don THESE DISINGUISHED CORPS: British Grenadier and Light Infantry Battalions in the American Revolution Operational study of these battalions during the American Revolution, analyzing their creation, evolution, and employment from the first day of hostilities through disbandment at the end of the war. Examines how and why these battalions were created, how they were maintained at optimal strength over eight years of war, how they were deployed tactically and managed administratively. Looks at the individual officers and soldiers who served in the battalions using first-hand accounts and other primary sources. Includes 24 b/w ills, 1 b/w photo, 8 color ills, 2 color photos, 8pp color plates, and 20 tables. 1 vol, 230 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-234900 Hagist, Don ROGER LAMB'S AMERICAN REVOLUTION: A British Soldier's Story: A New Edition Reprint of the 2004 first edition combines all of Roger Lamb's first-hand recollections from his two books, An Original and Authentic Journal of Occurrences during the late American War, from its Commencement to the Year 1783 (Dublin, 1809) and Memoir of his Own Life (Dublin, 1811). Also includes two more important documents written by Lamb have come to light -- an intelligence report written in 1782 recounting details of one of his escapes, and a commonplace book kept later in his life to record a vast range of memories, thoughts, and observations. The result is the most comprehensive first-hand account by a British soldier in the American Revolution.

Of all the British soldiers who served in North America during the American Revolution, none wrote more about his experiences than Roger Lamb. He certainly had a lot to say: his service in two of the most important campaigns-the 1777 Saratoga campaign and the 1781 campaign through the Carolinas to Virginia-put him in the thick of some of the war's most famous battles. Moreover, he was twice captured and twice escaped, making his way through hostile territory to rejoin the British army. 1 vol, 248 pgs 2022 US, WESTHOLME PUBLISHING
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1-68820 Haller, Stephen WILLIAM WASHINGTON: Cavalryman of the Revolution Well written bio on the 'arm' of General Greene,Washington served throughout the war, but is bestremembered for the Southern campaigns, (8) battlemaps, b/w illust, chpt notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 237 pgs 2001 BOWIE, HERITAGE PRESS
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1-237510 Harris, Michael THE PHILADELPHIA CAMPAIGN: 1777 Detailed and fully-illustrated account of the Philadelphia campaign 1777-78. British commander William Howe led his army from New York City by sea to Maryl;and and then up to Philadelphia campaign. Although Howe captured Philadelphia, the events of 1777 led to the French Alliance and ultimately American victory in American Revolution. Includes 150 photographs, maps, and artwork. Casemate Illustrated Series.1 vol, 128 pgs 2023 US, CASEMATE
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1-60500 Hartmann, John W. AMERICAN PARTISAN, THE: Henry Lee 1776-1780 Details Lee's military career and the role he played in gathering intelligence and foraging. Also, his role in commanding the Partisan Corps is covered. Includes black and white maps and illustrations, bibliography, and index. 1 vol, 246 pgs 1999 PA, WHITE MANE PUBLISHING
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2-60500 Hartmann, John W. AMERICAN PARTISAN, THE:Henry Lee 1776-1780 Based extensively on primary sources, the authordetails not olny Lee's military career but alsothe role he played in gathering intelligence andforaging, b/w maps/illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 246 pgs 1999 PA, WHITE MANE PUBLISHING
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1-225730 Hurwitz, Jerald P ALAMO OF THE REVOLUTION: Benedict Arnold and the Massacre at Fort Griswold Before the British surrendered at Yorktown, Benedict Arnold led 1,800 British troops on a punitive expedition to destroy the American privateer base in New London. The result was a bloody assault by the British on Fort Griswold and the near massacre of its defenders.

In July of 1781, an American privateer sailing out of New London, Connecticut captured the British merchantman the Hanna, loaded with a bounty of luxury goods destined for British officers based in New York City. That action induced the British supreme leader of British forces in America to grant permission to the infamous traitor Benedict Arnold to lead an 1,800-man punitive amphibious expedition to destroy the American privateer base in New London. Being a native of the region, Arnold-a former American general-had intimate knowledge of the port and its defenses, including the most powerful fortification defending the harbor from Groton Heights Fort Griswold. So important was the fort that Arnold dedicated half of his expeditionary force to landing on the east side of the Thames River, for the sole purpose of capturing the fort and putting its heavy cannon out of commission.

But Arnold miscalculated the strength of the fort and its defenders. That misperception would have grievous consequences for the British attackers and their outnumbered American defenders. The defenders numbered around 161, made up of some 40 members of the regular garrison and some volunteers from the privateers' crews, including a member of the Pequot tribe. The bulk of the defenders were citizen volunteers from Groton and nearby towns. Virtually all males of local families, aged anywhere from 12 to 70, defended the fort. In the end, the attackers suffered close to 200 casualties. The patriots faced catastrophic losses amounting more than 80% with half the defenders slain outright1 vol, 176 pgs 2020 US, KNOX PRESS
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1-ATO051 Jones, David AGAINST THE ODDS #51: Almost a Miracle Uses ATO's Tarleton's Quarter! (ATO # 28) as a game engine starting point to bring the Northern 'half' of the American Revolution into play. The map and victory conditions show players why battles took place in key areas and also lets players explore those seemingly odd tertiary campaigns, like Halifax, Fort Pitt, and Quebec. The British consistently failed to live off the land and had to buy or ship food to sustain their armies, while the Continentals struggled with their currency's constantly depreciating purchasing power, and securing transportation.

The game handles battles in both large and small scale, as both were critical to the War's outcome, with a system that models 18th Century combat and how it differed from later times, where morale, readiness, leadership, and mere chance all could be the critical factor at one time or another, and disease and desertion could be an army's biggest killer. Special rules cover the short enlistments of the Continentals, the uncertainty of French support and entry, prisoner exchanges, and the variable support of Loyalists and Native Americans.

The map mates up with Tarleton's Quarter! but rules to create one large AWI campaign linking both games are being worked on, but not yet available. 1 vol, 60 pgs 2020 US, AGAINST THE ODDS
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1-84300 Katcher, Phillip UNIFORMS OF THE CONTINENTAL SOLDIER 8.5x11, chapters on each of the thirteen states, hundreds of references, biblio, index.1 vol, 230 pgs 1981 YORK PA, GEORGE SHUMWAY
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1-40090 Kennett, Lee FRENCH FORCES IN THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, THE A study of the military organization and how it was administered. Index, strong biblio.1 vol, 191 pgs 1977 CT, GREENWOOD PUBLISHING
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1-12130 Ketchum, Richard M. WINTER SOLDIERS, THE The story of the Continental Army in 1776-77. The battles of Trenton and Princeton, which resulted in Continental triumphs that produced the eventual victory. Index, biblio, illust.1 vol, 435 pgs 1973 GARDEN CITY, DOUBLEDAY CO
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1-74590 Ketchum, Richard M. VICTORY AT YORKTOWN The author analyzes the Campaign that won the Revolution, 4 pages of maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 384 pgs 2004 NY, HENRY HOLT COMPANY
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1-226270 Kidder, william REVOLUTIONARY PRINCETON 1774-1783: The Biography of an American Town in the Heart of a Civil War The battles of Trenton and Princeton have been the subject of several recent books, but this story complements them by expanding the story to include the many experiences of the people of Princeton in the wider Revolution and their contributions to it. This story combines social history with the better known military and political history of the Revolution. It does not just deal with amorphous groups and institutions, but rather with individuals working with and affected by various groups on both sides of the conflict. Readers can identify with real people they get to know in the story. This story of Princeton unfolds in narrative format and, while deeply researched, reads more like a novel than an academic study. 20+ maps and other b/w illust1 vol, 302 pgs 2020 US, THE KNOX PRESS
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1-230620 Kling, Stephen CAVALRY IN THE WILDERNESS: Cavalry in the Western Theater of the American Revolutionary War and the French and Indian War Covers: The Evolution of Light Dragoons; British Light Horse in North America during the French and Indian War and Later Frontier Campaigns; French Cavalry in North America during the French and Indian War; Spanish Cavalry in North America before the American Revolutionary War; British Recommendations for Light Horse on the Frontier in the West; Spanish Cavalry of the American Revolutionary War along the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico; Leather Dragoons, Light Cavalry and Texas Cattle for Galvez; American Light Dragoons and Light Horse in the West during the American Revolutionary War; British Cavalry in the West during the American Revolutionary War.1 vol, 209 pgs 2021 US, THE HISTORICAL GAME COMPANY
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1-230860 Kling, Stephen and Braden, Guy JAMES COLBERT AND HIS CHICKASAW LEGACY Two main articles: Reprint of 1958 Tennessee Historical Society article about James Colbert, a British agent who interacted with the Chickasaw Native American tribe during the American Revolution, and a new article that fills in the biographical gaps of the old article. Lots of illustrations and maps of the various forts and defenses attacked by the British in general and Colbert in specific.1 vol, 140 pgs 2022 US, THE HISTORICAL GAME COMPANY
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1-230630 Kling, Stephen editor THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION IN THE WEST Covers the battles of the American Revolutionary War west of the Thirteen Colonies and along the Mississippi River. It included French-heritage inhabitants living along the Mississippi River, the new Spanish owners of the Louisiana Territory, the British masters of the east side of the Mississippi River, the Americans who conquered much of the east side of the Mississippi River from the British, the Native Americans who were often (but not exclusively) allied with the British and were involved in almost every military action in the west, and both free and enslaved Blacks who participated in several conflicts (sometimes voluntarily and often involuntarily).1 vol, 300 pgs 2022 US, THE HISTORICAL GAME COMPANY
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1-226590 Knight, John WAR AT SABRE POINT: Banastre Tarleton and the British Legion The British Legion frequently overwhelmed the Continental forces they fought, becoming the most feared British regiment of the war. Banastre Tarleton and the Americans he led have always been characterized as brutal, immoral villains -- most recently in the movie, The Patriot. But this study subverts our pre-conceived notions. The men who filled the Legions ranks were not weak-willed collaborators or treacherous renegades, but free men as motivated by conscience as the Patriots they battled. Few were wealthy. None had a vested stake in the British Government. Each believed that in defending the Crown; they were upholding the rule of law and preserving individual liberty. These men followed Banastre Tarleton clear across America for years, sacrificing not only their families, homes, and lives. Self-interest could not have persuaded them to do this. Patriotism and fidelity did. Uses first-hand accounts such as letters, diaries, and journals to tell the Legion's story and the man who led it. 1 vol, 320 pgs 2020 US, WESTHOLME PUBLISHING
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1-230010 Knight, Paul A VERY FINE REGIMENT: The 47th Foot During the American War of Independence, 1773-1783 The 47th Regiment of Foot served throughout the whole of the American War of Independence. The regiment experienced the transition from peacetime soldiering in Ireland and New Jersey, through the deteriorating political situation, to open rebellion. Examines the regiment within the context of a British Army which was neither stuck in the past nor incapable of reform. New uniforms, weapons, and drill manuals reflected the lessons of the previous war within an environment of doctrinally innovative generals. Against this, the regiment had to train in an era of the financial parsimony and where the friction of peacetime soldiering mitigated against training objectives. Nevertheless, the 47th was called 'A Very Fine Regiment and Fit for Service' before it sailed for New Jersey in 1773. Includes eight pages of color plates, 20 b/w illustrations, five maps, and 10 tables.

Who were the 47th Foot? How well did they overcome the challenges they faced? What became of them? Where they unthinking automatons lead by an officer class incapable of adapting to the reality of warfare in North America?

In North America, the 47th served in peaceful New Jersey and New York before joining the Boston Garrison in response to the deteriorating political situation there. After Boston, they were sent to Quebec where they drove American Rebels out of Canada before participating in the ill-fated Saratoga Campaign. Most of the regiment then endured years of captivity as part of the Convention Army. A fortunate part of the regiment avoided this fate and defended Canada's borders for the remained of the war.

This period saw the 47th, and the British Army in North America, quickly adapting to the rapidly evolving political and military situations they encountered. They successfully evolved their tactics and doctrine from peaceful garrison duties to conventional warfare in response to open rebellion and then to irregular tactics for woodland fighting.1 vol, 238 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-202380 Krebbs, Daniel A GENEROUS AND MERCIFUL ENEMY: Life for German Prisoners of War During the American Revolution Explores German POW experiences during the American War of Independence.

Some 37,000 soldiers from six German principalities, collectively remembered as Hessians, entered service as British auxiliaries in the American War of Independence. At times, they constituted a third of the British army in North America, and thousands of them were imprisoned by the Americans. Despite the importance of Germans in the British war effort, historians have largely overlooked these men. Draws on research in German military records and common soldiers' letters and diaries.

Setting his account in the context of British and European politics and warfare, Krebs explains the motivations of the German states that provided contract soldiers for the British army. We think of the Hessians as mercenaries, but, as he shows, many were conscripts. Some were new recruits; others, veterans. Some wanted to stay in the New World after the war. Krebs further describes how the Germans were made prisoners, either through capture or surrender, and brings to life their experiences in captivity from New England to Havana, Cuba.

Krebs discusses prison conditions in detail, addressing both the American approach to war prisoners and the prisoners' responses to their experience. He assesses American efforts as a 'generous and merciful enemy' to use the prisoners as economic, military, and propagandistic assets. In the process, he never loses sight of the impact of imprisonment on the POWs themselves.

Adding new dimensions to an important but often neglected topic in military history, Krebs probes the origins of the modern treatment of POWs. An epilogue describes an almost-forgotten 1785 treaty between the United States and Prussia, the first in western legal history to regulate the treatment of prisoners of war.1 vol, 344 pgs 2013 US, UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA PRESS
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1-67680 LaCrosse, Richard B. REVOLUTIONARY RANGERS:DANIEL MORGAN'S RIFLEMEN Details the their role on the northern frontier1778-1783, complete account of their weapons,battle record, appendices on dress, equipage andarms, muster role, b/w illust, fullname index.1 vol, 221 pgs 2002 BOWIE, HERITAGE BOOKS
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1-40680 Lambert, Robert Stansbury SOUTH CAROLINA LOYALISTS IN THE AMERICAN REV. Complete study, who they were, were they fought, b/w maps, illust, chapter notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 352 pgs 1987 COLUMBIA, UNIV'SITY OF SC
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1-209230 Langer, Christine BAYLOR'S REGIMENT: The Third Continental Light Dragoons Colonel George Baylor was given command of the Third Regiment of Continental Light Dragoons, which would always be known as Baylor's Regiment. The men covered in this book were almost entirely recruited from Virginia, with some men from North Carolina, but who, after the war, settled and raised families not only in Virginia, but in surrounding states, including Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

Colonel Baylor, who inspired life-long loyalty in his men, was wounded during 'Baylor's Massacre' in September 1778 and was never able to return to active command. The officers of the Third Regiment have been well documented, based on regimental returns, but the one surviving muster roll of the troops gives us only a snapshot of the men. In order to identify them, it has been necessary to search letters written to and from the regimental officers, quartermaster records, and post-war sources, such as state and federal pension records, rejected pension applications, and bounty land warrants.

Due to this scarcity of documentation, it is not possible to compile a complete listing of the men of the Third Continental Light Dragoons; however, the men and their accounts summarized herein give us insight into their service and the hardships suffered during the war, the battles they fought in, their families, the friendships they made, and quite often, the poverty resulting from their inability to work due to their war wounds. A bibliography and a full-name index add to the value of this work.1 vol, 220 pgs 2012 US, HERITAGE BOOKS
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1-199590 Lawrence, Frederick A Journal of Occurrences along the Rebel Coast Collection of accounts of naval events during the Revolutionary War in the waters south and west of Cape Cod, Massachusetts; namely Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound, and Buzzards Bay. The author has stitched together a riveting story from letters, newspaper articles, and other contemporary sources that will make readers feel that they are experiencing this exciting period of history first-hand. Dispassionate treatment is given to both the Patriot and Loyalist perspectives. The text is enhanced by illustrations, a full name index, and references.1 vol, 176 pgs 2008 US, HERITAGE PRESS
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2-88610 Lefkowitz, Arthur BENEDICT ARNOLD'S ARMY: American Invasion of Canada His contemporaries called Arnold the American Hannibal after he successfully led more than 1000 men through the Maine Wilderness to attack Quebec. This rousing tale includes 20 b/w photos/illust/maps, and biblio. A fascinating read.1 vol, 384 pgs 2019 US, SAVAS BEATTIE
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1-230650 Lender, Mark FORT TICONDEROGA: The Last Campaigns: The War in the North, 1777-1783 During the American Revolution, Fort Ticonderoga dominated north-south communications in upstate New York and was considered the Key to the Continent. American efforts to defend the fort in June against British Lieutenant General John Burgoyne's 1777 campaign entailed political and military intrigue, bungling, heroism, and ultimately a narrow escape for the Continental and provincial forces under Major General Arthur St. Clair.

The loss of Ticonderoga stunned patriot morale and ignited one of the greatest political firestorms of the war. But the fortunes of war turned. Two months later, the rebels mounted a sensational-if little known-counter-attack on Ticonderoga that had major implications for Burgoyne's eventual defeat at Saratoga in October. Yet Saratoga brought no peace, and Ticonderoga would be central to additional military and political maneuverings-many of them known only to specialist historians-that would keep the region on edge until the end of the war in 1783.1 vol, 256 pgs 2022 US, WESTHOLME PUBLISHING
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2-211830 Lender, Mark Edward and Stone, Gary Wheeler FATAL SUNDAY: George Washington, the Monmouth Campaign, and the Politics of Battle Fought on Sunday, June 28, 1778, the Battle of Monmouth was critical to the success of the Revolution. It also marked a decisive turning point in the military career of George Washington. Without the victory at Monmouth Courthouse, Washington's critics might well have marshaled the political strength to replace him as the American commander-in-chief. Replete with poignant anecdotes, folkloric incidents, and stories of heroism and combat brutality; filled with behind-the-scenes action and intrigue; and teeming with characters from all walks of life. Includes 15 b/w illustrations and 18 maps.

Includes both American and British perspectives of the battle. Criticism of Washington's performance in command was considerably broader and deeper than previously acknowledged. In light of long-standing practical and ideological questions about his vision for the Continental Army and his ability to win the war, the outcome at Monmouth -- a hard-fought tactical draw -- was politically insufficient for Washington. The general's partisans, determined that the battle for public opinion would be won in his favor, engineered a propaganda victory for their chief that involved the spectacular court martial of Major General Charles Lee, the second-ranking officer of the Continental Army.1 vol, 624 pgs 2017 US, UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA PRESS
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1-234870 Lengel, Edward THE BATTLES OF CONNECTICUT FARMS AND SPRINGFIELD: 1780 Chronicles the Battles for Connecticut Farms and Springfield in 1780 that marked a turning of the tide in the Revolutionary War. Drawing on newly available primary sources, presents a fresh and engaging interpretation of these events, which exposed King George III's declining military fortunes in North America even as they revealed the resilience of George Washington's army.1 vol, 144 pgs 2020 US, WESTHOLME PUBLISHING
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1-205730 Lewis, Charles CUT OFF: Colonel Jedediah Huntington's 17th Continental (Connecticut) Regiment at the Battle of Long Island, August 27,1776 The American Revolutionary War was just a little over one year old, when, shortly after midnight on the 27th of August 1776, the British Army began an attack in force on a small number of picket guards stationed in advance of the right wing of the American Army just south of Brooklyn, New York. Thus began what is generally known as the Battle of Long Island, arguably the largest battle of an extended and sanguinary conflict that was to last six more years.

Retreating precipitously, the terrified pickets sent word of the attack to George Washington's main army encamped behind fortified positions about three miles to the north. From there, American General William Alexander (Lord Stirling) was immediately dispatched with the regiments available to him south along the Gowanus Road to meet the British threat.

One of those American regiments was Colonel Jedediah Huntington's 17th Continental Regiment, made up of men primarily from eastern Connecticut. Arriving at the scene of action, Lord Stirling sent Colonel Huntington's Regiment, with parts of two other regiments, into the wooded hills inland from the Bay to protect his exposed left flank.

In doing so, the general unwittingly sent Huntington's Regiment into oblivion. What happened to the Connecticut men of Huntington's 17th Continental Regiment after they marched off into what was the most isolated and remote part of the battlefield would remain a mystery for the next two and a half centuries.

For the first time, herein, the author has been able to piece together the fate of Huntington's Regiment from diaries, Revolutionary War pension records, Connecticut State records, family histories, and town records and histories. While this book tells the story of the regiment as a whole, genealogists will find it of value as it also provides brief biographies of many of the individual soldiers who served in the regiment during 1776. Names and places have been thoroughly indexed.

The book is 302 pages in all, with maps, illustrations and photographs of important locations included. There are extensive footnotes, a thorough bibliography, and an appendix which contains important historical documents related to Huntington's Regiment.1 vol, 320 pgs 2009 US, HERITAGE BOOKS
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1-227320 Lewis, Charles THE RHODE ISLAND BRIGADE: The New England Convention's Revolutionary War Army, 1776-1780 Profiles the Rhode Island Brigade in the American Revolution, created in response to the British invasion of Newport, Rhode Island, and greater Aquidneck Island in December 1776. Troops from all over New England poured into Rhode Island to oppose the invasion. One group coalesced into a brigade, commonly known as the Rhode Island Brigade, and provided extraordinary service during the War of Independence.

Besides a history of the Brigade as a whole, this book discusses the lives of the men and their experiences and the impact that the war had on their families and communities. The numerous biographical sketches of the Brigade's soldiers and officers provide information later in life that add considerably to the story of the Brigade. This book also documents the many changes in leadership and personnel that occurred during the length of service of the Brigade. Includes illustrations, maps, a bibliography, and an index to full-names, ship names, places, and subjects.1 vol, 408 pgs 2020 US, HERITAGE BOOKS
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1-204380 Lobdell, Jared INDIAN WARFARE: In Western PA and North WV at the Time of the American Revolution Indian Warfare in Western Pennsylvania and North West Virginia at the Time of the American Revolution, Including the Narrative of Indian and Tory Depredations by John Crawford, the Military Reminiscences of Captain Henry Jolly, and the Narrative of Lydia Boggs Shepherd Cruger. Indian Warfare is one of the volumes in Mr. Lobdell's series covering the Heroic Age (1770 to 1794) on the early frontier.

The three narratives often read like adventure stories. The Indians and the British engaged in guerrilla warfare against the settlers: raiding cabins, slaughtering livestock, killing children and the elderly and taking captive those in their teens or early twenties, who were usually taken to Quebec. Some were adopted into the tribes, like Arthur Crawford, who hunted for almost seven years for his adopted father White Eyes before returning home; or Miss Hawkins, who married an Indian and/or Frenchman. John Crawford (1772-1831) based his narrative mainly on the stories he had heard from his relatives, especially his father, William Crawford, who took a very active part in the Revolution in his area.

Henry Jolly (1757-1842) was one of the few Revolutionary War soldiers on the frontier who left a written account. Lydia Cruger was sixteen and inside Fort Henry during its third and final siege in 1782. Her account of the taunting and insulting remarks passed back and forth between the defenders and attackers reminds one irresistibly of the soldiers before and on the wall of Troy.1 vol, 162 pgs 2006 US, HERITAGE BOOKS
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1-192000 Logusz, Michael O WITH MUSKET AND TOMAHAWK - The Saratoga Campaign and the Wilderness War of 1777 With Musket and Tomahawk is a vivid account of the American and British struggles in the sprawling wilderness region of the northeast during the Revolutionary

War. Combining strategic, tactical, and personal detail, this book describes how the patriots of the recently organized Northern Army defeated England's massive onslaught of 1777, thereby all but ensuring America's independence.


1 vol, 308 pgs 2010 US, CASEMATE PUBLISHING
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1-192002 Logusz, Michael O WITH MUSKET AND TOMAHAWK: The Mohawk Valley Campaign and the Wilderness War of 1777 This is the second volume of Michael Logusz's epic work on the Wilderness War of 1777, in which the British Army with its German, Loyalist, and Indian auxiliaries attempted to descend from Canada to sever the nascent American colonies, only to be met by Patriot formations contesting the invasion of their newly declared nation.

In his first volume, on the Saratoga campaign, the author described how Burgoyne's main thrust was first stalled and then obliterated during its advance down the Hudson River. Burgoyne had hoped to be met by a corresponding British thrust from New York City, but this never materialized, Lord Howe opting to attack Philadelphia instead. But the British had indeed launched a third thrust from the west, embarking from Lake Ontario at Oswego and thence forging its way down the Mohawk Valley.

This third British thrust, under General Barry St. Leger, was perhaps the most terrifying of all, as it overran a sparsely populated wilderness where every man and boy had long needed to bear arms to protect against the ravages of the Iroquois Federation. Yet now the British-imitating the French before them-had made common cause with those same Indians, who now roamed across the frontier as the warpainted spearhead of the Empire's new attack.

At Fort Stanwix in upstate New York, a Patriot (former British) fort held fast, though surrounded by St. Leger's forces and his Mohawk and Loyalist auxiliaries. A relief column some 800 strong under Nicholas Herkimer attempted to relieve the fort, but it was ambushed en route with most of its men-including the entire male population of several nearby communities-killed or wounded. At this Battle of Oriskany, the basis for the movie 'Drums Along the Mohawk,' Herkimer himself was mortally wounded. Fortunately a sally from Fort Stanwix raided the Indian camp during the battle, compelling many of the warriors to desist from annihilating the entire column.

In the end, Fort Stanwix was relieved only when Benedict Arnold-soon to excel at Saratoga, just as he had done at Valcour Island and elsewhere throughout the Revolution-marched his troops through and forced the British to give up their western onslaught.

In this book, as in his highly acclaimed first volume, the author captures the terrain, tactics and terror of this brutal, multifaceted wilderness war as few writers have done before. It was neighbor against neighbor, native Americans on both sides, and European professionals against Colonial Patriots, in a desperate campaign that helped determine America's fate.1 vol, 308 pgs 2012 US, CASEMATE PUBLISHING
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1-74370 Loprieno, Don ENTERPRISE IN CONTEMPLATION The first full description of the midnight assaultof the American Corps of Light Infantry and howthey captured Stpny Point in fifteen minutes, b/wsketch maps, photos of today's terrain.1 vol, 320 pgs 2004 BOWIE, HERITAGE PRESS
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1-12210 Lowell, Edward J The Hessians and the other German Auxiliaries of Great Britain in the Revolutionary War 'Much has been made of the fact that 7,000 French soldiers and 19,000 French seamen assisted the United States in the siege of Yorktown, but we have forgotten that a force of 15,000-20,000 Germans served for seven years against us; that more than 29,000 were brought to America for this purpose; that more than 12,000 never returned to Germany.'

This fascinating work (cited in the Harvard Guide to American History) is a must for every student of the Revolution or German-American history, for its depiction of the American Revolution from the German point of view. In addition to solid historical background information, it describes the hardships and experiences of the Hessian soldiers in America from a very personal level, quoting from original German accounts of almost every major and minor engagement of the Revolutionary War, from the year 1776 to the end. Beginning with the Battle of Long Island, this book also provides accounts of Hessian involvement in the occupation of New York and the taking of Fort Washington; Trenton; the winter of 1777; the Brunswickers in Canada; Baroness Riedesel's Journey, 1776 and 1777; Ticonderoga and Bennington; Saratoga; the Brunswickers in captivity; Brandywine, Germantown and Redbank; the Southern Campaign and many others. 1 vol, 354 pgs 1997 NY, CORNER HOUSE PUBLIS'G
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1-75370 Lowenthal, Larry MARINUS WILLET:Defender of the Northern Fontier Willett's bravery and unflinching dedication tothe cause of liberty made him a hero of FortStanwix in 1777 and saved the Northern Fontier in1781, notes, index.1 vol, 104 pgs 2000 NY, PURPLE MOUNTAIN PRESS
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2-89710 Luzander, John SARATOGA: A Military History of the Decisive Campaign The months-long 1777 Saratoga campaign was one of the most decisive of the entire AWI. Great maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 512 pgs 2010 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-48990 Macksey, Piers WAR FOR AMERICA, THE:1775-1783 Classic account of the War from the British point of view as they attempted to execute an overseas war of great complexity, illust, maps, appendices biblio, index.1 vol, 595 pgs 1993 LINCOLN, BISON BOOKS
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3-48990 Macksey, Piers WAR FOR AMERICA, THE:1775-1783 Classic account of the War from the British pointof view as they attempted to execute an overseaswar of great complexity, illust, maps, appendiciesbiblio, index.1 vol, 595 pgs 1993 LINCOLN, BISON BOOKS
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1-236980 MacNiven, Robbie THE PATTERN: The 33rd Regiment in the American Revolution 1770-1783 Regimental history of the 33rd Foot during the Revolutionary War. In the early 1770s, the 33rd Foot acquired a reputation as the best-trained regiment in the British Army. This reputation would be tested beyond breaking point over the course of the American Revolutionary War. From Saratoga to South Carolina, the 33rd was one of the most heavily-engaged units - on either side - throughout the war. Includes 4 b/w illustrations, 22 b/w photos, 2 color illustrations, 18 color photos, 8pp color plates, 15 maps, 2 tables, and 4 graphs.

The 33rd's rise to prominence stemmed from its colonel, Charles, Earl Cornwallis, who took over in 1766. In a period where senior officers wielded huge influence over their own regiments, Cornwallis proved to be the best kind of commander. Diligent and meticulous, he focussed on improving the 33rd in every regard, from drills and field exercises to the quality of the unit's weapons and clothing.

The 33rd subsequently became known as the 'pattern' for the army, the unit on which other successful regiments were based. Prior to the outbreak of fighting in the American colonies in 1775, the 33rd's abilities, particularly in new light infantry drills, were frequently praised. At one point they even assisted in training the elite regiments of the Foot Guards.1 vol, 274 pgs 2023 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-80860 Mann, Barbara Alice GEORGE WASHINGTON'S WAR ON NATIVE AMERICA This well written account details the variouscampaigns, Van Schaick sweep through the Onondaga1779, the Sullivan-Clinton Campaign 1779, the OhioCampaigns 1779-81 and more, b/w maps/illust, index1 vol, 316 pgs 2005 US, PRAGER PUBLICATIONS
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1-191840 Manstan, Roy R and Frese, Frederic J TURTLE-David Bushnell's Revolutionary Vessel the authors provide new insight into Bushnell's engine of devastation, tracing the history of undersea warfare before Bushnell and the origin of the many innovations Bushnell understood would be necessary for conducting a covert submarine attack. The knowledge gained from testing the Turtle replica enabled the authors to speculate as to what America's first submariner Ezra Lee experienced that September night and what may have caused the attack to fail. 100+ b/w
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1-214440 Marston, Daniel THE IMPROBABLE VICTORY: The Campaigns, Battles and Soldiers of the American Revolution, 1775-83 At the start of the American Revolution, American rebel forces were largely a poorly trained, inexperienced, and disorganized militia pitted against one of the most formidable imperial armies in the world. Yet following a succession of defeats against the British, the rebels slowly rebounded in strength under the legendary leadership of George Washington. The fortunes of war ebbed and flowed, from the humid southern states of America to the frozen landscapes of wintry Canada, but eventually led to the catastrophic British defeat at Yorktown in 1781 and the establishment of an independent United States of America.

This covers the war from the opening skirmishes, through the major pitched battles, and up to the Treaty of Paris in 1783. Illustrated with photographs and artwork.1 vol, 260 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-227550 Mayer, Holly CONGRESS'S OWN: A Canadian Regiment, the Continental Army, and American Union Colonel Moses Hazen's 2nd Canadian Regiment was one of the first national regiments in the American army. Created by the Continental Congress, it drew members from Canada, 11 states, and foreign forces. Congress's Own was among the most culturally, ethnically, and regionally diverse of the Continental Army's regiments -- a distinction that reflects the process of union. Tracks key battles and traces debates that raged within the Revolution's military and political borderlands. Disclose how the regiment embodied the dreams, diversity, and divisions within and between the Continental Army, Congress, and the emergent union of states. Includes seven maps.

The 2nd Canadian, like the larger army, represented and pushed the transition from a colonial, continental alliance to a national association. The problems the regiment raised and encountered underscored the complications of managing a confederation of states and troops.

In this enterprising study of an intriguing and at times infernal regiment, Holly A. Mayer marshals personal and official accounts-from the letters and journals of Continentals and congressmen to the pension applications of veterans and their widows-to reveal what the personal passions, hardships, and accommodations of the 2nd Canadian can tell us about the greater military and civil dynamics of the American Revolution. Congress's Own follows congressmen, commanders, and soldiers through the Revolutionary War as the regiment's story shifts from tents and trenches to the halls of power and back.1 vol, 408 pgs 2021 US, UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA PRESS
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1-190340 Mayers, Robert WAR MAN, THE:True Story of a Citizen Soldier Intimate portrait of John Allison, a New York farmer in the 3rd NY Infantry. He fought from Quebec to Yorktown. (25) b/w illust/maps, biblio,index.1 vol, 352 pgs 2009 US, WESTHOLME PUBLISHING
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1-222670 McBurney, Christian GEORGE WASHINGTON'S NEMESIS: The Outrageous Treason and Unfair Court Martial of Major General Charles Lee during the American Revolution Revolutionary War historians and biographers of Charles Lee have treated him as either an inveterate enemy of George Washington or a great defender of American liberty. Neither approach is accurate argues author Christian McBurney, who stresses that in order to fully understand the war's most complicated general, objectivity is required.

General Lee, second in command in the Continental Army led by George Washington, was captured by the British in December 1776. While a prisoner, he prepared and submitted to his captors a military plan on how to defeat Washington's army as quickly as possible. This extraordinary act of treason, arguably on a par with Benedict Arnold's heinous treachery, was not discovered during his lifetime. Many historians shrug off this ignoble act, but it should not be ignored. Less well known is that throughout his 16 months of captivity and even after his release, Lee continued communicating with the enemy, offering to help negotiate an end to the rebellion.

After Lee rejoined the Continental Army, he was given command of many of its best troops with orders from Washington to attack the rear of British General Henry Clinton's column near Monmouth, New Jersey. Lee intended to attack on June 28, 1778, but retreated in the face of Clinton's bold move to reverse his march. Two of Lee's subordinate generals-without orders and without informing Lee-moved more than half of his command off the field. Faced with the possible destruction of the balance, Lee ordered a general retreat while conducting a skillful delaying action.

Many historians have been quick to malign Lee's performance at Monmouth, for which he was convicted by court-martial for not attacking and for retreating in the face of the enemy. This was a miscarriage of justice, stresses McBurney, for the evidence clearly shows that Lee was unfairly convicted and had, in fact, by retreating, performed an important service to the Patriot cause. The guilty verdict was more the result of Lee's having insulted Washington, which made the matter a political contest between the army's two top generals-only one of them could prevail.1 vol, 288 pgs 2020 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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2-198290 McBurnley, Christian THE RHODE ISLAND CAMPAIGN: The First French and American Operation in the Revolutionary War On July 29, 1778, a powerful French naval squadron sailed confidently to the entrance of Narragansett Bay. Its appearance commenced the first joint French and American campaign of the Revolutionary War. The new allies' goal was to capture the British garrison at Newport, Rhode Island. With British resolve reeling from the striking patriot victory at Saratoga the previous autumn, this French and American effort might just end the war.

As the French moved into the bay, surprised British captains scuttled or burned many of their vessels rather than risk capture, resulting in the most significant loss of warships suffered by the British navy during the war. French Admiral Comte d'Estaing then turned to sea to engage the main British fleet but his ships were scattered and damaged by a huge storm. After his flagship and two other ships were attacked, d'Estaing's squadron was taken out of the campaign.

The American army under General John Sullivan, meanwhile, was stranded on a small island near Newport without the expected French naval support. When they tried to retreat off the island, British and Hessian regulars were sent to destroy Sullivan's army; instead of a rout, a running battle ensued that lasted for more than six hours. Continentals, brimming with confidence after their training during the winter of Valley Forge, once more proved that they were an effective fighting force. While the Rhode Island Campaign ended in failure for the Americans and French, there were positive signs for the future of the alliance and the Revolution.

This book unravels one of the most complex and multi-faceted events of the war, one which combined land and sea strategies and featured controversial decisions on both sides. Many prominent patriots participated, including Nathanael Greene, Marquis de Lafayette, John Hancock, and Paul Revere. Most important, while the campaign's failure led to harsh criticism of the French in some quarters, leaders such as Greene, Lafayette, and George Washington steadfastly worked to ensure that the alliance would remain intact, knowing that the next joint operation could well succeed. It relies on in-depth research from American, French, British, and German original sources.1 vol, 400 pgs 2012 US, WESTHOLME PUBLISHING
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1-COM1110 McDonough, David Dawn's Early Light: The War of 1812 Two-player card-driven grand strategy game with high-level abstract recreation of the entire conflict encompassing the territorial, naval, political, and economic competition between the US and Britain. The game cards recreate the characters and moments that shaped the war, while operations such as recruiting, campaigning, privateering, raiding, and shipbuilding let players take the war in their own direction. Each side earns victory points for capturing the enemy's towns and territory, outcompeting them at sea, and outmaneuvering them in politics and public sentiment.

Product Information: Complexity: 4 out of 10; Solitaire Suitability: 5 out of 10; Time Scale: 6 months per turn; Map Scale: Strategic areas of varying size; Unit Scale: Strategic forces of varying size; Players: Two; Playing Time: 120 minutes

Components: One 22 x 34-inch Mounted game map; Two Counter Sheets of 5/8-inch punch-out counters; 86 Game Cards; Two Player Aid Cards; Rules Booklet; Four d6s
1 vol, 1 pgs 2020 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-191830 McGrath, Tim John Barry An American Hero in the Age of Sail The man regarded as the Father of the American Navy returns to the quarterdeck in John Barry: An American Hero in the Age of Sail, the first comprehensive biography of this legendary officer in generations. Volunteering to fight for the Continental cause, Barry saw his star rise during the War for Independence. Drawn from primary source documents from around the world, 50+ b/w
illusts, maps, biblio, index.
1 vol, 640 pgs 2011 US, WESTHOLME PUBLISHING
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2-63450 McGuire, Thomas BATTLE OF PAOLI Full-length treatment of the battle using never before used primary documents to detail the British attack on Wayne's Americans. Includes color and b/w illustrations and maps, bibliography, and index.1 vol, 288 pgs 2015 HARRISBURG, STACKPOLE BKS
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1-226250 McIntyre, James JOHANN EWALD: Jaeger Commander Johann Ewald began as a commoner in one of the states of the Holy Roman Empire who rose above the constraints of his time. As a soldier he fought in all of the great conflict of the latter 18th century, the Seven Years' War, the American War of Independence, and the Napoleonic Wars. He keenly recorded his observations of both the people he met and places he encountered throughout these adventures. Through all of his experiences, he remained a soldiers' soldier. Due to his observations on the conduct of irregular warfare in his time, he has become an important authority on 18th century small-unit tactics. 1 vol, 388 pgs 2021 US, THE KNOX PRESS
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1-228880 McIntyre, James BRITISH LIGHT INFANTRY TACTICS Examines the development of British light infantry, from its origins on the Hungarian frontier to the plains of North America. The author examines the lessons learned, forgotten and renewed in the Continental Army.1 vol, 120 pgs 2020 US, WINGED HUSSAR PUBLISHING
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1-231390 McIntyre, James A MOST GALLANT RESISTANCE: The Delaware River Campaign, September-November 1777 Covers the reduction of the Delaware River defenses that engaged the bulk of the resources and attention of both George Washington and William Howe through October and November of 1777. On the American side, maintaining the integrity of the river defenses involved an attritional campaign waged by an intrepid group of defenders which brought together the efforts of the Continental Army, as garrisons of the various forts, the Continental Navy and the Pennsylvania State Navy. If the Americans could hold their positions until winter set in, they would prevent William Howe from capitalizing his capture of Philadelphia, and possibly force him to abandon the city for want of supplies.1 vol, 324 pgs 2022 US, WINGED HUSSAR PUBLISHING
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1-86730 Minnis, M Lee FIRST VIRGINA REGIMENT OF FOOT 1775-1783, THE A most comprehensive look a single ConntinentalLine Regiment, unit history covers where and whenthey fought, muster roll, individual bios, notes,appendices, biblio, index.1 vol, 467 pgs 1998 US, WILLOW BEND BOOKS
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1-203160 Moore, Rogan H. THE BLOODSTAINED FIELD: A History of the Sugarloaf Massacre, September 11, 1780 In 1779, Sullivan's Expedition against the Iroquois attempted, but failed, to pacify the frontier. As Iroquois war parties and contingents of loyalist troops ravaged the frontier, patriot militias were hastily assembled. Capt. Daniel Klader was put in command of a detachment of Van Etten's Company for a dangerous mission that would take them into hostile country in search of Tory spies and sympathizers. Roland Montour, son of the legendary Queen Esther, caught Klader's men off-guard by the Little Nescopeck-a bloody battle ensued. Several maps and numerous illustrations augment the text.1 vol, 112 pgs 2007 US, HERITAGE BOOKS
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1-196220 Mowday, Bruce SEPTEMBER 11, 1777: Washington's Defeat at Brandywine Dooms Philadelphia During the early morning hours of September 11, 1777, British General William Howe split his army in a daring maneuver. American General George Washington's troops united behind the Brandywine River preparing for the army of King George III. In a dense fog, Howe and General Charles Cornwallis led a portion of the British army on a 17-mile march, crossing the Brandywine at two fords, and surprising the American army near the Birmingham Meeting House. The second portion of the British army under Hessian General Wilhelm Knyphausen pushed the American new light infantry under General William Maxwell back to the Brandywine and then held Washington's forces in check until Howe completed his flanking march. An American patriot, Squire Thomas Cheyney, heroically alerted Washington to the danger of Howe's flanking movement.

The Battle of Brandywine was the largest land battle of the American Revolution and the major conflict of the Philadelphia campaign that ended with Washington's army spending a hard winter at Valley Forge. Brandywine was also the first battle for a young French volunteer, the Marquis de Lafayette. Lafayette suffered a leg wound during the conflict. British Captain Patrick Ferguson's new invention, a breech-loading rifle, was also used for the first time at Brandywine. Ferguson had a chance to alter history that day as he had Washington in the sights of his weapon but declined to fire upon the brave Washington.

Howe's victory allowed him to capture Philadelphia, but he failed to destroy Washington's army and failed to rally the residents, including a large Quaker community, to the British cause.1 vol, 0 pgs 2002 US, WHITE MANE PUBLISHING
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1-30360 Muller, John TREATISE OF ARTILLERY, A:1780 Classic work, the most important artillery manual of this period, b/w plates.1 vol, 240 pgs 1977 CANADA, MUSEUM RESTORAT'N
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1-48260 Murdock, Harold BUNKER HILL:Notes and Queries Classic work, the author has done much research and presents the view that the British prepared a flanking attack that then went awry, presented as a series of essays, b/w map.1 vol, 152 pgs 1995 BOSTON, WEE BEE PUBLISH'G
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1-70750 O'Shaughnessy, Andrew Jackson EMPIRE DIVIDED, AN Traces the split in politics between the Mainland colonies and the six wealthy island colonies in the Caribbean and the war between France & England, b/w illust/maps, notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 358 pgs 2000 PHILADEPHIA, UNIV OF PA
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1-194620 Odom, Wesley S Longest Siege of the American Revolution, The: Pensacola A comprehensive general account of the nine-week battle, includes daily chronology with maps, 25 color plates of Spanish, French, British, and Irregular forces, bibliography, index, and statistical data. The plates alone, which contain 45 uniforms and two headdress images of all participants, including indians, are worth the price of the book.

This is a fascinating, richly detailed and historically accurate account of one of the most significant military actions in The Revolutionary War era. The hostilities involve a daring assault led by Spanish Field Marshall Bernardo de Galvez against English forces in Pensacola. The Spanish victory not only eliminated England from the best-defended and deepest harbor on the Gulf Coast; it deprived England of a base of operations which had long been a threat to the American colonists in their War for Independence. 1 vol, 204 pgs 2009
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1-50560 Pancake, John S. THIS DESTRUCTIVE WAR:British Carolinas Campaign Gripping account of the southern campaign from 1780-82, a scene of grim & deadly guerrilla warfare 10 maps, illust, chpt notes, index.1 vol, 293 pgs 2003 TUSCALOOSA, UNIV OF ALABA
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2-44480 Peterson, Harold L. BOOK OF THE CONTINENTAL SOLDIER, THE A complete account of the uniforms, weapons, and equipment of the American Regular in Revolution, hundreds of line drawings, biblio, index, 8.5x11 inches.1 vol, 286 pgs 1968 HARRISBURG, STACKPOLE BOOKS
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1-202420 Piecuch, Jim and Beakes, John JOHN EAGER HOWARD in the American Revolution From the early campaigns of the Revolutionary War in 1776 to the final battles in 1781, Lieutenant Colonel John Eager Howard of the Maryland Line built a reputation as an outstanding military leader. One author calls Howard one of the finest regimental commanders in American history. Contemporaries, including George Washington and Nathaniel Greene, knew well the impressive fighting qualities of this young officer. Greene once sent Howard to Baltimore carrying a letter that began with the words: 'This will be handed to you by Colonel Howard, as good an officer as the world affords.'

Howard participated in the New York campaign of 1776 and the Philadelphia campaign of 1777, led his Maryland troops as they fought heroically at the Battle of Camden, SC in 1780, and was awarded a Silver Medal by Congress for his superb performance at the 1781 Battle of Cowpens. He also served with distinction during the Race to the Dan and the Battles at Guilford Courthouse, Hobkirk's Hill, and Eutaw Springs.

After the war, Howard held several important offices including Governor of Maryland and US Senator. This is the first military biography of this distinguished soldier.

Includes five maps and 20 illustrations, three appendixes, notes, bibliography, and index.1 vol, 275 pgs 2013 US, NAUTICAL & AVIATION PUBLISHING COMP
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1-202430 Piecuch, Jim and Beakes, John LIGHT HORSE HARRY LEE 'Light Horse Harry' Lee of Virginia was one of George Washington's handpicked young officers and advisers in the field. Later, he became a lifelong friend. With his superb leadership instincts, George Washington used the best capabilities of men as different as Lee and John Eager Howard. His troop commanders were highly effective throughout the Revolutionary War in extracting victory from the jaws of defeat.

Lee's career as a Revolutionary War Cavalryman is a story of daring raids, brilliant exploits, and constant danger. Congress awarded Lee a Gold Medal in 1779, the only such award given to an officer below the rank of General during the war.

His Legion of Cavalry formed the vanguard of the impenetrable screen, which enabled the Southern Army to elude the British in the Race to the Dan in 1781; he was constantly in the saddle during the Southern Campaigns of 1780-81. Lee's bold strokes were reflected in the unrivaled, aggressive maneuvers that his son, Robert E. Lee, would execute during the Civil War. His flamboyant style in combat was quite different from the first subject of this series-the stoic, taciturn infantry commander, John Eager Howard.

Includes five maps, illustrations, notes, bibliography, and index. 1 vol, 275 pgs 2013 US, NAUTICAL & AVIATION PUBLISHING COMP
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1-206130 Polhenus, Richard V. & John F. The Life and Wars of John Stark The Battle of Saratoga and the surrender of Burgoyne on 17 October 1777 was the turning
point of the American Revolution, but the Battle of Benningtonon 16 August set the stage.

At Bennington John Stark commanded a force of militia and Green Mountain Boys,
everyday men from Vermont and New Hampshire facing professional European soldiers.
In a daring and complicated attack, Stark routed an entrenched enemy and almost entirely
destroyed it. It was the beginning of the end of the British invasion from Canada-until
then a juggernaut that could not be stopped.

Burgoyne's nemesis was no gentleman. Stark was the quintessential
citizen soldier-proud, resourceful, independent. He was unschooled and rough around
the edges, a New Hampshire frontiersman. Captured by Indians in 1752, he earned their
respect by fighting his way out of their gauntlet. Congress and commanding officers didn't
always like him, but they relied on him.

French and Indian War Ranger
Stark enlisted for the French and Indian War along with a friend, Robert Rogers. When
Rogers was ordered to form a corps of rangers, one of the first he chose was John Stark,
who rose to captain of rangers and fought in many of the legendary battles along Lake
Georgeand Lake Champlain,including the Battle of Ticonderogaand the First Battle
on Snowshoes.

Revolutionary War General
Stark's ranger experience taught him tactics he would use effectively in the Revolution
as he rose through the ranks to brigadier general, fighting at Bunker Hill, Trenton,
Princeton, Springfield, Bennington, and Saratoga (Stark's Knob). He crossed the
Delaware with Washington, covered the retreat of the army from Canada, defended Fort
Ticonderoga, and sat on the Board of General Officers that convicted Major John Andre,
Benedict Arnold's British contact.

At war's end, John Stark quietly returned to his farm and lumber mill. He departed
the spotlight and remains largely unheralded to this day except in New Hampshire, where
he is best known for some words he penned in a letter to the Bennington Committee on
31 July 1809 in response to an invitation to celebrate the anniversary of the Battle of
Bennington. He regretted that he could not attend, but he offered them this toast:
Live free or die-death is not the worst of evils.1 vol, 0 pgs 2014 US, BLACK DOME PRESS
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1-COM1063 Poniske, John BLOOD ON THE OHIO: The Northwest Indian War 1789 - 1794 Two player, point-to-point game loosely based on King Philip's War (MMP - 2010). It covers the Northwest Indian War which followed the American Revolution. Settlers flooded across the Ohio River testing the patience of Native nations. A coalition under the skilled leadership of the Miami chieftain, Little Turtle, defiantly stood against them. Raiding on both sides caused casualties to mount. President Washington ordered three army expeditions against them. Two ended in defeat; one marked the greatest native defeat of US forces in the history of the US army. The war ended with Little Turtle's defeat at the Battle of Fallen Timbers.

Unit Scale: Each force point represents approximately 50 fighting men
Complexity: Medium (5 out of 10)
Solitaire suitability: Medium to high (5 out of 10)
Time Scale: 1 turn: Each turn segment is two months. Each turn is six months
Map Scale: A point-to-point map of what is modern Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana, and Michigan.
Players: 2
Playing Time: 2 to 2.5 hours per game
Designer: John Poniske
Artist and Developer: Bill Morgal

Components: Two Counter sheets; one 22x34-inch map, one Rules Booklet, one Playbook, two Player Aid Cards, two six-sided dice, one six-sided custom die (white), and one box and lid set.1 vol, 1 pgs 2018 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-226260 Price, David JOHN HASLET'S WORLD: An Ardent Patriot, the Delaware Blues, and the Spirit of 1776 Bio of Colonel John Haslet, an Irish immigrant to the American colonies who made the ultimate sacrifice while fighting for his adopted country. During this pivotal moment in America's war for independence against Great Britain, a newborn nation struggled to survive against a militarily superior force deployed by a mighty empire.

This is also a chronicle of the inspirational leadership and service of the Delaware Regiment that Haslet formed and guided, told as part of a more wide-ranging narrative about the 1776 campaign of Washington's army. That battered but resilient force faced the prospect of total defeat in the winter of 1776-1777 as the quest for American independence hung in the balance. 1 vol, 302 pgs 2020 US, THE KNOX PRESS
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1-226280 Price, David THE ROAD TO ASSUNPINK CREEK: Liberty's Desperate Hour and the Ten Crucial Days of the American Revolution The battles of Trenton and Princeton have been the subject of several recent books, but this story complements them by expanding the story to include the many experiences of the people of Princeton in the wider Revolution and their contributions to it. This story combines social history with the better known military and political history of the Revolution. It does not just deal with amorphous groups and institutions, but rather with individuals working with and affected by various groups on both sides of the conflict. Readers can identify with real people they get to know in the story. 1 vol, 268 pgs 2019 US, THE KNOX PRESS
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1-235380 Price, David THE BATTLE OF HARLEM HEIGHTS: 1776 The Battle of Harlem Heights is an under-appreciated milestone in American military history. The engagement on upper Manhattan Island on September 16, 1776, was the first successful battle for George Washington's troops in the American Revolution and presaged the emergence of an effective fighting force among the citizen-soldiers who made up the Continental Army.

Examines the significance of the Continental Army's first victory and highlights the role of one of its key participants, the largely forgotten Knowlton who gave his life during the action while urging his rangers forward. The cooperative effort of regiments from New England, Maryland, and Virginia-whose men lacked any sense of national identity before the Revolution-indicated the potential for this fledgling army to cohere around a common national purpose and affiliation and become the primary instrument for securing America's right to self-rule.

The action began when a contingent of rangers led by Col. Thomas Knowlton of Connecticut encountered British light infantry while conducting a reconnaissance mission on Washington's orders. What began as a skirmish transformed into a full-fledged battle as both sides reinforced, and a heavy engagement continued for several hours until, with ammunition running low, the British withdrew. Washington decided not to pursue and risk confrontation with a larger force, thereby keeping his army intact. 1 vol, 200 pgs 2022 US, WESTHOLME PUBLISHING
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1-86630 Raab, James W. SPAIN, BRITAIN AND THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1763-83 Details the British occupation of colonial Floridawith emphasis on the effects of possession on thecourse of the war, b.w photos, notes, biblio.0 vol, 0 pgs 2007 US, McFARLAND & COMPAMY
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2-16430 Rankin, Hugh F. NORTH CAROLINA CONTINENTALS Story of the soldiers of NC & the battles fought during the AWI, maps, sources, index; one of the better accounts of the AWI.1 vol, 448 pgs 2005 US, UNIVERSITY OF N.C.
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1-226500 Rees, John THEY WERE GOOD SOLDIERS: African-Americans Serving in the Continental Army, 1775-1783 The role of African-Americans, most free but some enslaved, in the regiments of the Continental Army is not well-known; neither is the fact that relatively large numbers served in southern regiments and that the greatest number served alongside their white comrades in integrated units. Includes 8 pages of color plates, 14 b/w illustrations, 5 tables, and one map.

Discusses the inclusion and treatment of black Americans by the various Crown forces (particularly British and Loyalist commanders, and military units), then moves into an overview of black soldiers in the Continental Army, before examining their service state by state.

Each state chapter looks first at the Continental regiments in that state's contingent throughout the war, and then adds interesting black soldiers' pension narratives or portions thereof. The premise is to introduce the reader to the men's wartime duties and experiences. Concludes with examination of veterans' postwar fortunes in a changing society and the effect of increasing racial bias in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. 1 vol, 210 pgs 2019 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-199120 Reno, Linda Davis THE MARYLAND 400 in the Battle of Long Island, 1776 This work chronicles the story of 400 young men who willingly and knowingly sacrificed themselves to save the Continental Army at the Battle of Long Island on August 27, 1776. Holding back 20,000 British and Hessian soldiers, they allowed their comrades to retreat and may have saved the Revolution from immediate defeat.

This exhaustively researched account introduces the reader to the background of the battle and the stories of the individuals who fought that day, and includes biographies with extensive quoted material in addition to a general historic overview. Also includes 15 b/w photos and maps, notes, and index.1 vol, 208 pgs 2012 US, McFARLAND & COMPANY
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1-219320 Ronald, D.A.B. THE LIFE OF JOHN ANDRE: The Redcoat Who Turned Benedict Arnold John Andre was head of the British Army's Secret Service in North America as the Revolutionary War entered its most bitter and, ultimately, decisive phase. In 1780, he masterminded the defection of a high-ranking American officer-General Benedict Arnold.

Arnold-his name for ever synonymous with treason in American folklore-had recently been appointed commander of West Point and agreed, through Andre, to turn over to the British this strategically vital fort on the upper reaches of the Hudson River. Control of the fort would interrupt lines of communication between New England and the southern colonies, seriously impeding military operations against the British. The plan was also to simultaneously kidnap General George Washington, Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. By these two masterstrokes, the British believed they could end rebel resistance. Includes 15 black and white and 15 color illustrations.1 vol, 304 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-199610 Sanchez-Saavedra, E.M. A Guide to Virginia Military Organizations in the American Revolution, 1774-1787 During the American Revolution, men from the Old Dominion served in both Continental and state military establishments consisting of a sometimes bewildering array of regiments, battalions, corps, legions, detachments, and companies. A valuable aid to the study of Virginia's military contributions to American Independence.1 vol, 226 pgs 2007 US, HERITAGE PRESS
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1-44042 Saperson, C.A. and Lenton J.R. NAVY LISTS, V2:1776-1783 America Breaks Free Includes lists for Britain, France, Spain, Dutch & U.S. also major Privateers, Baltic nations, battle o/b's and Station Listings,1 vol, 68 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-206210 Savas, Theodore and Dameron, David AMERICAN REVOLUTION: Guide to the Battles A Guide to the Battles of the American Revolution is the first comprehensive account of every engagement of the Revolution, a war that began with a brief skirmish at Lexington Green on April 19, 1775, and concluded on the battlefield at the Siege of Yorktown in October 1781. Includes 72 original maps, photos, charts, and tables.

A wide variety of combats blanketed the North American continent from Canada to the Southern colonies, from the winding coastal lowlands to the Appalachian Mountains, and from the North Atlantic to the Caribbean.

Each battle entry begins with introductory details including the date of the battle, its location, commanders, opposing forces, terrain, weather, and time of day. The detailed body of each entry offers both a Colonial and British perspective of the unfolding military situation, a detailed and unbiased account of what actually transpired, a discussion of numbers and losses, an assessment of the consequences of the battle, and suggestions for further reading. Many of the entries are supported and enriched by original maps and photos. 1 vol, 432 pgs 2010 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-199110 Schelhammer, Michael GEORGE WASHINGTON and the Final British Campaign for the Hudson River, 1779 In the summer of 1779, British General Sir Henry Clinton launched one last attempt to gain control of the Hudson River, the most strategically important waterway during the American Revolution. The campaign involved all of George Washington's main Continental Army and most of the forces around New York City under Clinton's command, but ended without a major battle.

Still, the summer saw plenty of action. American cavalry sparred with their British counterparts in eastern New York; thousands of militiamen resisted brutal British raids along the Connecticut coast; and Washington stunned the British with daring night bayonet attacks on the fortified posts of Stony Point and Paulus Hook. This study details the strategy, tactics, officers, soldiers, and spies that shaped this critical campaign, which helped set the stage for America's final victory in the Revolution. Includes b/w photos/maps, biblio, notes, and index.1 vol, 344 pgs 2012 US, McFARLAND & COMPANY
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1-60850 Schenck, David NORTH CAROLINA 1780-1781 - Being a History of the Invasion of the Carolinas by the British Army under Lord Cornwallis in 1780-81 Exciting narratives and battle maps are presented for each of the following significant engagements: Camden, King's Mountain, Cowpens, Guilford Court-House, Hobkirk's Hill and Eutaw Springs. During the course of the war, the North Carolina Legislature voted to raise several regiments of continental troops, six battalions of Minute Men and three Light Horse companies. The names of all of the officers for these units are listed here.

1 vol, 516 pgs 2006 BOWIE, HERITAGE BOOKS
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1-204300 Schroder, Walter THE HESSIAN OCCUPATION of Newport and Rhode Island, 1776-1779 Who were the Hessians? Where did they come from? Were all Hessians truly Hessians? Were they mercenaries or auxiliary troops of the British? This well-researched historical narrative answers these questions and more as it vividly portrays the events of the Rhode Island campaign, which lasted from December 8, 1776 to October 25, 1779.

Information gleaned from source diaries and unit journals, originally recorded in German, provide a wealth of insight into the daily life of the German soldiers who were committed to the Rhode Island campaign. In light of modern travel and technology, it is difficult to imagine the perilous two-month journey across the Atlantic to America that was just the beginning of the hardships, dangers, and fears to be experienced by these eighteenth-century German soldiers.

The 1776 occupation of Newport, troop movements, raids and incursions, the Treaty of Paris, the 1778 siege of Newport, the Battle of Rhode Island, and much more are examined in detail. A bibliography and an index add to the value of this work.1 vol, 222 pgs 2012 US, HERITAGE BOOKS
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1-67940 Scotti, Anthony BRUTAL VIRTUE:Myth & Realty of Banastre Tarleton The author takes a fresh(post THE PATRIOT) look atTarleton's early career & his Command's structureand formation, b/w illust, fullname/subject index1 vol, 304 pgs 2002 BOWIE, HERITAGE PRESS
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1-212070 Shomette, Donald Grady PRIVATEERS OF THE REVOLUTION: War on the New Jersey Coast, 1775-1783 A revelatory narrative of the 535 Pennsylvania and New Jersey privateers -- privately owned ships of war some called pirates. Manned by nearly 18,000 men, these privateers influenced the fight for American independence. From the halls of Congress to the rough waterfronts of Delaware River and Bay to the remote privateering ports of the New Jersey coast and into the Atlantic, a stirring portrait emerges of seaborne raiders, battles, and derring-do, as well as incredible escapes from the great British prison ships where more than 11,000 men perished. A work 40 years in the making extracted from archives in both Europe and America.1 vol, 400 pgs 2015 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-214980 Smith, David WHISPERS ACROSS THE ATLANTICK: General William Howe and the American Revolution General William Howe was the commander-in-chief of the British forces during the early campaigns of the American Revolution. He was an enigma, who appeared on multiple occasions to be on the verge of winning the war for Britain, only to repeatedly fail to deliver the final blow.

Howe evoked passionate reactions in the people he worked with; his men loved him, his second-in-command detested him, his enemies feared him, and his political masters despaired of him. There was even a plot to murder him, in which British officers as well as Americans were implicated.

This book will be the first major work on this inscrutable British general in more than 40 years. Previously largely ignored by historians due to a lack of primary source documents, the author's recent archival discoveries and ground-breaking research means that there are fascinating new insights to be told about Howe's performance during the American Revolution.

Howe's story includes intrigue, romance, and betrayal, played out on the battlefields of North America and concluding in a courtroom at the House of Commons, where Howe defended his decisions with his reputation and possibly his life. The inquiry, complete with witness testimonies and savage debate between the bitterly divided factions of the British Parliament, forms the framework for the book, giving it the flavor of a courtroom drama rather than a standard military narrative history. As Howe struggles to clear his name, the titanic forces at work during the birth of the United States of America rage around him.1 vol, 304 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-90220 Spring, Matthew WITH ZEAL AND BAYONETS ONLY: British Army 1775-1783 The British Army on campaign in North America 1775-1783. Spring provides new information on the training and tactics as the war progressed. B/W maps/illust, notes, extensive biblio, index.1 vol, 381 pgs 2010 US, UNIV'SITY OF OKLAHOMA
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1-86320 Stephenson, Michael PATRIOT BATTLES Drawing on hundreds of specialist sources, the author provides a comprehensive volume that describes the nature of 18th century warfare and the battles fought during the AWI. Many cherished myths are challenged, as Stephenson covers everything from what motivated those who chose to fight to how they were enlisted, trained, clothed, and fed, it offers a close-up view of the war's greatest battles, with maps provided for each.1 vol, 420 pgs 2013 US, HARPER COLLINS
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1-72310 Stille, Charles Janeway MAJOR GENERAL ANTHONY WAYNE This work contains 90 of Wayne's letters, Stillecovers Wayne's role at Ticonderoga, Brandywine,Germantown plus others, he also delves into theGeorgia & the 1793 campaigns, index.1 vol, 441 pgs 2000 NY, CORNER HOUSE PUBS
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1-234880 Stone, Garry and Schopp. Paul THE BATTLE OF GLOUCESTER: 1777 Recreates this minor but important clash during the Philadelphia campaign. Relying on both primary source documents and the latest archaeological interpretations, the authors have determined the course of this fascinating battle as Benjamin Franklin later proclaimed it to be. As a result of this action, when Washington requested that Lafayette be given a division, Congress agreed. On December 4, 1777, the marquis, promoted to major-general, took command of the brigades of Generals Woodford and Scott to begin what would be a glorious career in American service.

The 19-year-old Marquis de Lafayette arrived in Philadelphia at the end of July 1777. He was a rich aristocrat, but he was unpretentious, charming, and eager to learn. Introduced to George Washington, he joined the commander-in-chief at the Battle of Brandywine in September, where he proved that he was courageous. Soon after, the British occupied Philadelphia and prepared to control the Delaware River, vital as a supply route.

In November, the marquis volunteered to go to New Jersey with Major General Nathanael Greene and a detachment sent to defend Fort Mercer, a Delaware River fort controlling shipping access to Philadelphia. Mercer was threatened by an approaching enemy column led by Lord Charles Cornwallis. The Continentals were unable to reach Fort Mercer in time to save it, but Lafayette had ridden ahead of Greene to reconnoiter.

He discovered a 350-man picket of German riflemen (jagers) guarding Cornwallis's camp, and with 10 light dragoons, 150 riflemen from Daniel Morgan's Rifle Corps, and perhaps 200 New Jersey militia, he attacked. In 45 minutes, Lafayette's little band drove the jagers back two and a half miles, almost to Cornwallis' camp. When the news of Lafayette's small victory reached the Continental Congress at York, Pennsylvania, the delegates were elated-this was the only good news amid the gloom over the loss of Philadelphia and control of the Delaware River. 1 vol, 200 pgs 2022 US, WESTHOLME PUBLISHING
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1-60490 Stryker, William S. BATTLE OF MONMOUTH Classic account of the British retreat from Philain June 1778 and their pursuit by the Americansfrom Valley Forge which culimated in the Battle ofMonmouth, four maps, index.1 vol, 308 pgs 1999 NJ, FRIENDS OF MONMOUTH
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2-98700 Symonds, Craig L., maps by William J. Clipson BATTLEFIELD ATLAS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, A Back in print! A visual and narrative overview of the principal military engagements of the American Revolutionary War. Symonds narrates each battle in a clear, concise, and readable way. Accompanying two-color, full-page maps make everything easy to understand, and make this book an ideal classroom text, battlefield tour guide, or library reference.

* I also have 2 hard-bound dust jacket copies available for $22.00 each. First come, first served.1 vol, 120 pgs 2018 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-52110 Syrett, David ROYAL NAVY IN EUORPEAN WATERS DURING THE AWI, THE An account of the battles, blockades, great fleet cruises and above all the impact of the this all had on the AWI, b/w illust, biblio, index.

Noting the complex reasons for British failure in European waters, Syrett lays primary blame at the feet of Britain's political leadership. He describes how Lord North, the first lord of the Treasury and head of government, abdicated control of Britain's military to individual members of the cabinet. Syrett suggests that constant vacillations in policy and strategy, which resulted from power shifts among the cabinet ministers, prevented North's government from formulating a comprehensive wartime strategy or providing the Royal Navy with the strategic guidance to launch a successful campaign.

1 vol, 180 pgs 1998 COLUMBIA, UNIVER OF S.C
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1-221870 Taaffe, Stephen WASHINGTON'S REVOLUTIONARY WAR GENERALS When the Revolutionary War began, Congress established a national army and appointed George Washington its commander in chief. Congress then took it upon itself to choose numerous subordinate generals to lead the army's various departments, divisions, and brigades. How this worked out in the end is well known.

Less familiar, however, is how well Congress's choices worked out along the way. Although historians have examined many of Washington's subordinates. This details the Revolutionary War careers of the Continental Army's generals -- their experience, performance, and relationships with Washington and the Continental Congress -- as well as an overview of the politics of command, both within and outside the army, and a unique perspective on how it affected Washington's prosecution of the war.

This follows these men through the war's most important battles and campaigns as well as its biggest controversies, such as the Conway Cabal and the Newburgh Conspiracy, and depicts the complexities and particulars of character and politics of military command.1 vol, 360 pgs 2019 US, UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA PRESS
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1-225420 Tonsetic, Robert Special Operations in the American Revolution Describes and analyzes numerous examples of special operations conducted during the Revolutionary War. Despite early defeats, the Americans had a reservoir of tough, self-reliant frontier fighters, who were brave beyond compare and entirely willing to contest the King's men with unconventional tactics. Most of the operations were conducted by American irregulars and volunteers, carefully selected, with specialized skills, and led by leaders with native intelligence.

As the war continued, Washington increasingly relied on special operations forces in the northeast, in the Carolinas, and ad hoc frontiersmen to defy British sovereignty inland. When the British and their Indian allies began to wage war on American settlements west of the Appalachians, Washington had to again rely on partisan and militias to conduct long-range strikes and raids targeting enemy forts and outposts.

The fledgling Continental Navy and Marines soon adopted a similar strategy. Realizing that the small American fleet was no match for the powerful British navy in major sea battles, the new Navy and its Marines focused on disrupting British commercial shipping in the Atlantic and Caribbean, and launching raids against British on-shore installations first in the Bahamas and then on the British coastline itself.
1 vol, 288 pgs 2020 US, CASEMATE
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1-85260 Troiani, Don and James Kochan DON TROIANI'S SOLDIERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 9x12, (58) color paintings, (215) color photos highlight this look at the uniforms, equipment and the soldiers from Bunker Hill to Yorktown.1 vol, 192 pgs 2007 US, STACKPOLE BOOKS
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1-214090 van Buskirk, Judith STANDING IN THEIR OWN LIGHT: African American Patriots in the American Revolution The Revolutionary War encompassed at least two struggles: one for freedom from British rule, and another, quieter but no less significant, fight for the liberty of African Americans, thousands of whom fought in the Continental Army. Because these veterans left few letters or diaries, their story has remained largely untold, and the significance of their service largely unappreciated.

Revolutionary-era African Americans began their lives in a world that hardly questioned slavery; they finished their days in a world that increasingly contested the existence of the institution. Judith L. Van Buskirk traces this shift to the wartime experiences of African Americans. Mining first-hand sources that include black veterans' pension files, Van Buskirk examines how the struggle for independence moved from the battlefield to the courthouse-and how personal conflicts contributed to the larger struggle against slavery and legal inequality. Black veterans claimed an American identity based on their willing sacrifice on behalf of American independence. Abolitionists, citing the contributions of black soldiers, adopted the tactics and rhetoric of revolution, personal autonomy, and freedom.

Van Buskirk deftly places her findings in the changing context of the time. She notes the varied conditions of slavery before the war, the different degrees of racial integration across the Continental Army, and the war's divergent effects on both northern and southern states. Her efforts retrieve black patriots' experiences from historical obscurity and reveal their importance in the fight for equal rights-even though it would take another war to end slavery in the United States.1 vol, 312 pgs 2017 US, UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA PRESS
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1-225100 von ewald, Johann Thoughts of a Hessian Officer Ewalds treatise of units in the field written from his experience in the American Revolution1 vol, 108 pgs 2020 US, WINGED HUSSAR PUBLISHING
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2-90060 Walker, Frank JOHN PAUL JONES: Maverick Hero An associate of Benjamin Franklin and hero of the AWI, John Paul Jones was the first captain to sail an American warship under an American flag. A first-rate bio with b/w illust/maps, biblio, and index.1 vol, 278 pgs 2008 US, CASEMATE PUBLISHING
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1-11780 Ward, Christopher WAR OF THE REVOLUTION, THE Christopher Ward chronicles the history not of the American Revolution itself, but rather that of the war caused by that revolution-the military operations on land in the War for Independence. Originally published 60 years ago, the book was recognized as a modern classic of American historical scholarship as well as a narrative masterpiece; it remains probably the most cited single work on the American Revolutionary War.

The original two-volume set is by far the best overview of the AWI. Filled with numerous maps covering all battles. Index, notes, biblio, several appendix.

Nice balance between detail and readability. 2 vol, 989 pgs 2011 US, SKYHORSE PUBLISHING
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1-30280 Ward, Christopher DELAWARE CONTINENTALS, THE:1776-1783 Unit history of a regiment of the Continental Army distinguished for length of service, endurance of hardship and gallantry in action. In seven years it fought at every major battle of the Revolution.1 vol, 620 pgs 2005 US, SCHOLAR'S BOOKSHELF
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1-36940 Ward, Harry M. CHARLES SCOTT AND THE SPIRIT OF '76' Scott's life is an account of the early military life of the US. He served in the French & Indian wars, fought at many of the AWI battles, and finally campaigned on the Old North West frontier. Includes bibliography and index. Softcover reprint.1 vol, 262 pgs 1988 CHARLOTTESVILLE, UNIV VA.
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1-52480 Ward, Harry M. GENERAL WILLIAM MAXWELL AND THE N.J. CONTINENTALS Maxwell commanded N.J.'s only brigade in the AWI,Washington counted on his exemplary qualities, heserved during the F&I wars, led N.J troops toCanada & briefly commanded the L.Inf Corps, biblio1 vol, 241 pgs 1997 WESTPORT, GREENWOOD PRESS
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1-221810 Waters, Andrew THE QUAKER AND THE GAMECOCK: Nathanael Greene, Thomas Sumter, and the Revolutionary War for the Soul of the South As the newly appointed commander of the Southern Continental Army in December 1780, Nathanael Greene quickly realized victory would not only require defeating the British Army, but also subduing the region's divided populace. That included managing South Carolina's determined but unreliable Patriot militia, led by Thomas Sumter, the famed 'Gamecock.' Though Sumter would go on to a long political career, it was as a defiant partisan that he first earned the respect of his fellow back-country settlers, a command that would compete with Greene for status and stature in the Revolutionary War's Southern Campaign.

Greene, born to a devout Quaker family and influenced by the faith's tenets, instinctively understood the war's Southern theater involved complex political, personal, and socio-economic challenges, not just military ones. Though never a master of the battlefield, Greene's mindful leadership style established his historic legacy.

The Quaker and the Gameccock tells the story of these two wildly divergent leaders against the backdrop of the American Revolution's last gasp, the effort to extricate a British occupation force from the wild and lawless South Carolina frontier. Both men needed the other to defeat the British, yet their forceful personalities, divergent leadership styles, and opposing objectives would clash again and again, a fascinating story of our nation's bloody birth that still influences our political culture.1 vol, 224 pgs 2019 US, CASEMATE
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1-67970 Watt, Gavin REBELLION IN THE MOHAWK VALLEY Account of Brigadier Barry St. Leger's expeditionof 1777 in support of Burgoyne which saw the fallof Fort Ticonderoga to the Americans and thedisillusionment of the Iroquoia, illust/maps.1 vol, 392 pgs 2002 TORONTO, DUNDURN GROUP
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1-52040 Watt, Gavin K. BURNING OF THE VALLEY, THE Raids from Canada against the New York frontier in 1780, 24 maps, 40 illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 392 pgs 1997 TORONTO, DUNDURN PRESS
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1-195920 Weigley, Russell THE PARTIZAN WAR: The South Carolina Campaign of 1780-1782 An exciting examination of a comparatively little known episode in the American Revolution serves as an example of unconventional, guerilla war. Brief, with no footnotes but including a selective bibliography, highly original, Weigley's booklet is an excellent introduction to the military history of the American Revolution.
1 vol, 0 pgs 2011, UNIVERSITY SOUTH CAROLINA
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1-206450 Welch, Richard F. GENERAL WASHINGTON'S COMMANDO: Benjamin Tallmadge in the Revolutionary War The multi-faceted Revolutionary War career of Benjamin Tallmadge included operations as a dragoon commander, intelligence and counter-intelligence officer, and master of combined land-sea operations. Tallmadge fought in the battles of Long Island, White Plains, and Germantown, and defended the Patriot population in the no-man's-land of Westchester County against British and Tory raiders.

After Washington rewarded him with his own legion, he unleashed bold raids on British-occupied Long Island from his bases in Connecticut. All the while, he ran Washington's most active espionage ring in New York and Long Island. Reversing roles, he played a key role in foiling Benedict Arnold's plot to betray the American stronghold of West Point to the British.

Tallmadge's Revolutionary service graphically illuminates the struggle in the region that witnessed the most continuous, relentless, often pitiless, fighting of the struggle. In particular, this book describes the internecine quality of the fighting in politically-divided Long Island and Westchester, and details how the struggle continued without let-up even after Yorktown.

Though Tallmadge's fascinating post-war career receives careful attention, the book focuses on his Revolutionary War service.1 vol, 204 pgs 2012 US, McFARLAND & COMPANY
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2-19880 Wilbur, C. Keith PICTURE BOOK OF THE CONTINENTAL SOLDIERS Oversized at 8.5x11 inches with hundred's of b/w line drawings -- a valuable source of information. Includes an index.1 vol, 96 pgs 1969 HARRISBURG, STACKPOLE BKS
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1-79370 Williams, Glenn F. YEAR OF THE HANGMAN:Washington's Iroquois Campaign The British under Colonel Butler and the Mohawk leader Joseph Brant unleashed a terror campaign in PA & NY, Washington responded with 'total war' and destroyed the Iroquois, 30 b/w illust, biblio.1 vol, 320 pgs 2005 US, WESTHOLME PUBLISHING
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1-212820 Willis, Sam THE STRUGGLE FOR SEA POWER: A Naval History of the American Revolution The influence of sea power upon history, of the American path to independence, and of the rise and fall of the British Empire. Includes eight pages of color illustrations. This naval perspective tackles one of the greatest of all historical conundrums: How did 13 isolated colonies, which in 1775 began a war with Britain without a navy or an army, win their independence from the greatest naval and military power on earth?

Traces every key military event in the path to American independence from a naval perspective, including valuable new insights into American, British, French, Spanish, Dutch, and Russian history. Also brings this important viewpoint to bear on economic, political, and social developments that were fundamental to the success of the Revolution.

The American Revolution involved a naval war of immense scope and variety, including no fewer than twenty-two navies fighting on five oceans-to say nothing of rivers and lakes. In no other war were so many large-scale fleet battles fought, one of which was the most strategically significant naval battle in all of British, French, and American history. Simultaneous naval campaigns were fought in the English Channel, the North and Mid-Atlantic, the Mediterranean, off South Africa, in the Indian Ocean, the Caribbean, the Pacific, the North Sea and, of course, off the eastern seaboard of America. Not until the Second World War would any nation actively fight in so many different theaters.1 vol, 608 pgs 2016 US, W.W. NORTON
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3-79940 Wilson, David SOUTHERN STRATEGY: Britain's Conquest of SC and GA The Southern Strategy shifts the traditional vantage point of the American Revolution from the Northern colonies to the South in this study of the critical period from 1775 to the spring of 1780. David K. Wilson suggests that the paradox of the British defeat in 1781- after Crown armies had crushed all organized resistance in South Carolina and Georgia - makes sense only if one understands the fundamental flaws in what modern historians label Britain's 'Southern Strategy.' In his assessment he closely examines battles and skirmishes to construct a comprehensive military history of the Revolution in the South through May 1780.

A cartographer and student of battlefield geography, Wilson includes detailed, original battle maps and orders of battle for each engagement. Appraising the strategy and tactics of the most significant conflicts, he tests the thesis that the British could raise the manpower they needed to win in the South by tapping a vast reservoir of Southern Loyalists and finds their policy flawed in both conception and execution.

Detailed original battle maps and o/b's for each engagement, 30+ b/w illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 341 pgs 2008 US, UNIV OF SO. CAROLINA
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1-215050 Ball, Philip A WASTE OF BLOOD AND TREASURE: The 1799 Anglo-Russian Invasion of the Netherlands With the Netherlands overrun by French Republican forces, the British and Russian governments sent an allied army of 48,000 men under the Duke of York to liberate the country and restore the House of Orange.

The largest operation mounted by Pitt's ministry during the French Revolutionary Wars, the amphibious expedition involved the first ever direct cooperation between British and Russian forces, embroiled the armies in five full-scale battles, and secured the capture of the Dutch fleet. As Britain's first major continental involvement since 1795, it played a part in shaping the early careers of many famous military commanders of the Napoleonic Wars. In the end, however, the campaign failed spectacularly. Its inglorious end provoked parliamentary outrage and led to diplomatic rupture between Britain and Russia. The Duke of York never commanded an army in the field again.

This book examines British, French, Dutch and Russian sources to reveal a fascinating tale of intrigue, diplomatic skullduggery and daring action. Spies, politicians, sailors and soldiers all play a part in the exciting story of an expedition that made (and broke) reputations and tested alliances. It recounts in lavish detail the series of battles fought to liberate a people who showed little interest in being saved and explores the story behind the triumphs and failures of this forgotten campaign.1 vol, 192 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-225630 Ball, Philip Neither Up Nor Down - The British Army and the Campaign in Flanders 1793-1795 Britain's war against Revolutionary France is today a largely forgotten prelude to the Napoleonic Wars. The campaign in Flanders was Britain's attempt to stem the power of the new republic as it threatened to engulf its neighbors, but it was to end in disaster. Includes 51 b/w illustrations, 32 b/w maps.

Chronicles the many battles and unraveling of the First Coalition as the varying fortunes of the combatants saw their armies march to and fro across the fields of Flanders. A weak and ill-equipped army led by the Duke of York struggled daily with the terrain and climate of the Low Countries as well as the competing aims of its allies and the unrealistic expectations of its government1 vol, 432 pgs 2020 UK, HELION AND SON
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1-220820 Carradice, Phil BRITAIN'S LAST INVASION: The Battle of Fishguard 1797 The history of Britain has been shaped by those who have invaded this small isle: the Romans, Vikings and Norman Conquest all molded our society and culture. Surprisingly, the last time mainland Britain was ever invaded was not Duke William's victory at Hastings in 1066 or even the Bloodless Revolution of 1688. It was, in fact, in February 1797 when 1,400 drunken and out-of-control French soldiers from the Legion Noire landed on the north coast of Pembrokeshire near Fishguard.

The Battle of Fishguard, a military invasion of Great Britain by Revolutionary France, consisted mainly of drunken Frenchmen rampaging around the area, burning churches and terrorizing the locals. The role and courage of the women of Fishguard is revealed: when the men fled, the women stayed fast. Learn how the town cobbler Jemima Nicholas - armed with only a pitchfork - captured 12 enemy soldiers.

The attempted invasion lasted just three days, but following the attempt, the government recognized the need to strengthen the British fleet, a policy that almost certainly helped prevent Napoleon's later planned invasion.1 vol, 232 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-970017 Charlet, Phillipe; illust by Florent Vincent HONDSHOOTE - September 1793 FORGOTTEN BATTLES series: September 1793. The country is in great danger facing a Europe outraged by the execution of King Louis XVI. After the defeat of Neerwinden in March, the armies of the Republic must find the morale and winning ways to confront the coalition Anglo - Austro - Prussian who stands against them. With remarkable energy, Lazare Carnot redeploy armies and entrusts new generals. With one of them, General Houchard must walk Dunkirk besieged by the Confederates under the command of the Duke of York. The battle takes place in the small town of Hondschoote. Here, for the first time, shows a body born the previous year, the National Gendarmerie. Even if it does not preclude the danger the French victory allied forces to abandon the siege of Dunkirk and proves psychologically important because it puts an end to a series of failures. 80 b/w & color illust & maps etc.1 vol, 112 pgs 2007 FRANCE, HISTORIC ONE EDITIONS
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1-205950 Cuccia, Phillip NAPOLEON IN ITALY: The Sieges of Mantua, 1796-1799 Eighteenth-century political and social issues entwine in this deeply researched campaign study.
Includes four b&w illustrations, one chart, one table, and seven maps.

In the center of Mantua, in northern Italy, a covered bridge stretches over the narrow Rio where vendors sell fish from pushcarts just as locals did more than two hundred years ago when Napoleon Bonaparte laid siege to the city. Four cannon balls protruding out of an adjacent wall offer a tacit monument to the sufferings of townspeople during the 1796-1797 siege, when the city, held by Austrian troops, finally fell under French control. Two years later, Mantua was again barraged, this time by a combined Austrian and Russian army, which took it back after four months.

Drawing on underutilized military records in Austrian, French, and Italian archives, Cuccia delves into these important conflicts to integrate political and social issues with a campaign study. Unlike other military histories of the era, Napoleon in Italy brings to light the words of soldiers, leaders, and citizens who experienced the sieges firsthand. Cuccia also shows how the sieges had consequences long after they were over. The surrender and proposed court-martial of Francois-Philippe de Foissac-Latour, the French general in charge of Mantua in 1799, sheds new light on Napoleon's disdain for defeat. Foissac-Latour faced Napoleon's ire, expulsion from the army, and harsh public criticism.

Napoleon in Italy is not only the story of Mantua's strategic importance. Mantua also symbolized Napoleon's voracious determination to win and Austria's desperation to retain its possessions. By placing the sieges of Mantua in an eighteenth-century international context, Cuccia introduces readers to a broader understanding of siege warfare and of how the global impacts the local.1 vol, 328 pgs 2014 US, UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA PRESS
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2-218480 Demet, Paul WE ARE ACCUSTOMED TO DO OUR DUTY: German Auxiliaries with the British Army 1793-95 Britain was totally unprepared for war with France in 1793 and relied on German auxiliaries to supplement her own meager resources to pursue her strategy in the Low Countries and beyond. The contingents were drawn from the smaller German states, whose armies still followed the rigid linear tactics of Frederick the Great. They therefore had to adapt to deal with the new threat posed by the mass French armies, with a greater emphasis on light troops and more flexible tactics. Includes 8 pages of color illustrations and 40 black and white maps, tables, other illustrations.

Although the German troops formed a major part of the Allied army in the Low Countries, there has been no detailed English-language account of their role. Their story is told here for the first time, based on extensive research in British and German archives, together with contemporary accounts and 19th Century German sources.

Previously unpublished information is given on the process of negotiating the treaties with the German princes, the organization of the troops taken into British pay, and their experience on campaign, focussing on the key events for the various contingents. Their varied and colorful uniforms are also described and illustrated from contemporary sources.

The German auxiliaries fought bravely, often against overwhelming odds, and the failure of the campaigns owes more to disunity among the allies and the muddled and unrealistic policies of the British government than any shortcomings of the troops on the ground.1 vol, 272 pgs 2018 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-219870 Divall, Carole GENERAL SIR RALPH ABERCROMBY AND THE FRENCH REVOLUTIONARY WARS: 1792-1801 The French Revolutionary Wars of 1793-1801 are less well known than the Napoleonic Wars that followed, but they represent a critical stage in the political and diplomatic history of Europe, and Sir Ralph Abercromby played a leading role in the British military campaigns that were part of them.

Bio throws new light onto Britain's position during the late 18th century, focusing on its military affairs and the expeditionary forces led by Abercromby during the conflict. As tension between Britain and France grew after the convulsions of the French revolution, the British decided to wage an economic war by attacking French colonial possessions, and money and men were sent to campaign on the continent.

Abercromby was the most notable British general to exercise command of these expeditions, and his actions and experiences are central to the narrative. He led British forces during the disastrous campaign in Flanders, achieved some success in St Lucia and Trinidad, failed at Den Helder and finally triumphed in Egypt where he lost his life in 1801.1 vol, 256 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-203110 Duvivier LE DRAPEAUX DE LA REVOLUTION (Flags of the Revolution): 800 Royal Flags and Republicans 1771-1804 Nothing is more difficult than identifying the flags of regiments of the National Guard and the multiple components of armies clashed during the French Revolution. This book meticulously reconstructed 800 flags and many bearers of the royal armies and revolutionary emigrants.

It includes the National Guard (including the 60 flags of the districts of Paris, 26 from the districts of Lyon, and 100 flags of various other cities), the Corsican regiments in the service of France, provincial regiments, battalions provincial garrison infantry regiments royal and republican, foreign regiments in the service of France, and the naval infantry regiments, artillery regiments. Also covers the French guards, half-Swiss brigades, flags of the Irish insurgents, and flags of immigrant armies, Vendee and Brittany. A rigorous work that makes this book a new standard in the field.1 vol, 392 pgs 2013 FRANCE, LCV
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1-30860 Forrest, Alan SOLDIERS OF THE FRENCH REVOLUTION The author examines the idea of the French soldier as a willing volunteer for the Revolution with the reality of protracted warfare, index.1 vol, 224 pgs 1990 DURHAM, DUKE UNIVERSITY
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2-46910 Gardiner, Robert ed FLEET BATTLE & BLOCKADE:French Revolution 1793-97 Draws on the British National Maritime Museum, uses contemporary paintings, prints, drawings, charts & plans, hundreds of illust detail ships, covers Camperdown, St. Vincent and more, index.1 vol, 192 pgs 1997 ANNAPOLIS, US NAVAL INST
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1-219650 Harper, Rob FIGHTING THE FRENCH REVOLUTION: The Great Vendee Rising of 1793 In 1793 France was facing foreign invasion along its borders and a fierce political war was raging in Paris when a large-scale revolt, centered on the western Department of the Vendee, suddenly erupted, almost bringing the new-born French Republic to its knees. Includes 20 black and white illustrations, 54 maps, and tactical diagrams.

The immediate trigger for this Great War of the Vendee, barely known outside of France, was the attempted imposition of conscription but the region seethed at the erosion of its traditional values and way of life. The persecution of the Catholic Church and killing of the king symbolized to the Vendeens how dangerous the new Republic had become; in a matter of weeks tens of thousands had flocked to fight for the 'Catholic and Royal' cause.

This is the story of the new Republic's ferocious military campaigns against the armies of the Vendee, which fiercely defied them between March and December 1793, tying down hundreds of thousands of troops desperately needed on the frontiers. Napoleon later called it 'The War of Giants' and it directly led to the implementation of some of the Republic's most extreme laws.1 vol, 400 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-236960 Jarrett, Nathaniel THE LION AT DAWN: Forging British Strategy in the Age of the French Revolution, 1783-1797 Offers a new perspective on the emergence of modern Britain and its empire and on its early effort to create a stable and peaceful international system. Examining Prime Minister Pitt's foreign policy from 1783 to 1797 -- the years before and during the War of the First Coalition against Revolutionary France. Discusses whether his policy imagined a globe-trotting navy or favored engagement nearer to shore and on the European Continent.

Argues that the prime minister consistently subordinated colonial to continental concerns and pursued a new vision rather than merely honoring past glories. Deliberately, not simply in reaction to the French Revolution, Pitt developed and pursued a grand strategy that sought British security through a novel collective European system-one ultimately realized by his successors in 1815. Includes eight maps.1 vol, 338 pgs 2022 US, UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
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1-666133 Larranga, Raomon IRUN AND HONDARRIBIA IN THE WAR AGAINST THE FRENCH CONVENTION: 1793-1794 In 1789, the French Revolution abolished the monarchy and brought great political and social changes, choosing a parliament called the National Convention that drafted a new Constitution. The European monarchies, feeling threatened, formed a coalition, with Spain joining in August 1792. On March 7, 1793 the French National Convention declared war on Spain.

Two campaigns were prosecuted at the border of the Bidasoa, Irun, and Hondarribia. The first, from April 1793 until February 1794, favored the Spanish, in which the fort of Hendaia was destroyed and the Spanish dominated the two banks of the river with fortified posts in Biriatu and Tellatueta. However, during the second, the French, reinforced with many troops, advanced to occupy Baztan in June of 1794 and the successfully captures San Marcial in Irun and Hondarribia Square. The conflict ended on July 22, 1795 with the signing of the peace of Basel.1 vol, 118 pgs 2019 SPAIN, ALMENA
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1-LEG1403 Loakes, Andy TOULON 1793: Napoleon's First Great Victory Toulon, 1793 is an operational level wargame for two to seven players, covering the siege of Toulon, in the South of France, between 25 August and 21 December, 1793. Its area-based system covers the entire campaign from the initial landing by Anglo-Spanish forces (at the invitation of the rebel Toulonnaise) through to their evacuation of the town as their ships came under threat from the batteries of the previously unknown Napoleon Bonaparte. Operation points are at the heart of the system and combined with an innovative combat, loss and movement system generate a vast number of decision points for the players. Also includes spies, gendarmes, multi-national forces (and associated cooperation issues), reconnaissance, variable reinforcements, and more. The game map covers an area from Ollioules in the West to Sollies in the East and from Mount Farron in the North to Cap Cepet in the South. The game is played in 17 weekly turns and units range from detatchments to regiments (with battalions and companies dominating the counter mix).

Contains: 22x34-inch map, 528 counters, 4 play aids, and 24-page rule book.
1 vol, 1 pgs 2014 US, LEGION WARGAMES LLC
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1-666134 Lopez, Ignacio THE SPANISH ARMY AFTER THE WAR OF SUCCESSION (II): Sicilia 1718 - Invasion de Italia 1734 y guerra de Sucesion Austria 1740-1748 Covers the Spanish Army of the 18th Century after the war of succession to the Spanish Crown, including the battles of Francavilla, Velletri, and Milazzo. Bourbon reforms modeled a new army, with new denominations, symbols, and emblems. Includes historical context, organization, and development of Spanish units and their uniforms as well as their use in combat.1 vol, 118 pgs 2019 SPAIN, ALMENA
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1-44041 Saperson, C.A. and Lenton J.R. NAVY LISTS, V1:1793-1801 Fleets of Revolution Includes lists for Britain, France, Spain, Dutch & minor countries, 10 o/b's1 vol, 72 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-44045 Saperson, C.A. and Lenton J.R. NAVY LISTS, V5:1793-1801 100 Small Actions Lots of small actions with all the ship data.1 vol, 60 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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2-209810 Schneid, Frederick C. editor EUROPEAN ARMIES OF THE FRENCH REVOLUTION, 1789-1802 Contains nine essays analyzing the organization and constitution of European armies of the period, the challenges they faced, and the impact they had on the French Revolutionary Wars and on European military practices. The volume opens with editor Frederick C. Schneid's substantial introduction, which reviews the strategies and policies of each participating state throughout the wars, establishing a clear context for the essays that follow.

Drawing on the latest research and thought, each contributor focuses on the army of a particular power: France, Prussia, Austria, Russia, Britain, Spain, the German principalities, the Italian states, and the Ottoman Empire. Their essays examine the system, tactics, operations, and strategies that each army adopted and developed in the Revolutionary Wars. The authors explore the conflicts' wider influence on these policies and practices, along with significant battles and actions.1 vol, 296 pgs 2015 US, UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA PRESS
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1-914025G Stratigos, Nicolas VAE VICTUS BOARD GAME # 25: Tourcoing 1794 Rules in English.

The battle of Tourcoing (17-18 May 1794) saw the failure of an over elaborate Allied plan designed by General Mack to annihilate the French Armee-du-Nord. At the start of the 1794 campaigning season the Allies had decided to besiege Landrecies, while the French decided to attack at both ends of the front line on the Franco-Belgian border. The attack on the left was the most successful. The Austrian General Clerfayt was defeated at Mouscron (29 April) and on the following day Menin was captured.

The Allies, then under the personal command of the Emperor Francis II of Austria, were forced to rush reinforcements west in an attempt to restore the situation. The French responded by attacking the Allied line twice in two days. The first attack (battle of Willems, 10 May 1794) ended in an Allied victory, but on the following day Clerfayt was forced to retreat north (battle of Courtrai, 11 May 1794), splitting the Allied army. The Duke of York, who had command of the Allied left, was forced to ask for reinforcements, and Francis and the Prince of Saxe-Coburg decided to concentrate their efforts in the west.1 vol, 24 pgs 2020 FRANCE, CERIGO EDITIONS
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1-914146 various VAE VICTIS # 146: Hondschoote 1793 Boardgame Reviews: U-Boot, ASL Red Factories, Austerlitz Moravian Sun, Narva, Hitler's Reich, Picketts Charge, Auztralia, Counter-Attack Arras, Rifles in the Ardennes, Battle Raven

Scenarios: Advanced Squad Leader, Memory 44, What a Tanker

Miniatures: Legion d'Honneur, Naval Command, Sword 1944 pour BA, DonnyBrook, Torpilles en mer noire 2e partie, Blitzkrieg Commander V4, Samourais

Hobby: Tu quoque mi fili (easy rules for Au fil de l'epee), new books and mags about miniatures painting, Little Big Horn

Art of War: Hondschoote 1793, Les Guerres de Louis XIV1 vol, 84 pgs 2019 FRANCE, CERIGO EDITIONS
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1-ATO2019 various AGAINST THE ODDS 2019 ANNUAL: La Vendee 1793 Wargame This area movement game depicts the first Royalist rising in 1793, centering on the 'White' player's attempt to capture and hold Republican fortresses. If all goes well, the English may enter the fray. Meanwhile 'Blue' Republican armies attempt to overwhelm their weaker foe and implement a scorched-earth policy while partisans harry their every move. Event cards present both sides with opportunities and challenges.

Interactive system uses cards to move armies, offering high replay value, while players move partisans and detachments without cards. Fortress siege, British intervention, and optional rule that sends Napoleon Bonaparte to the Vendee instead of Toulon are all part of the rebellion. Good for miniatures campaign use, too.

Also includes a magazine with historical articles.

Game Components: One full color 22x34-inch mapsheet; 176 full color 5/8-inch die-cut counters, 26 cards, rules booklet; Complexity: Medium.1 vol, 60 pgs 2021 US, AGAINST THE ODDS
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1-195310 Wills, Gary David WELLINGTON'S FIRST BATTLE Full color throughout and illustrated with campaign and battlefield maps.

Tells the story of the Duke of Wellington's involvement in his first campaign -- the Duke of York's defence of Belgium and Holland in 1794 and early 1795.

During this campaign, the Duke of Wellington fought his first battle, the combat of Boxtel on the 15th September 1794. The Duke of Wellington is rightly considered a 'great commander', arguably Great Britain's greatest soldier. It is surprising therefore that so little has been written about his early career and the formative experiences of war that guided him in his rise to greatness. Historians past and present have naturally focussed on the Wars of Napoleon rather than those of the preceding Revolutionary period. However the French Revolutionary Wars witnessed the art of warfare in arguably a greater state of flux than the later Napoleonic period and provided the training ground for all the great soldiers who fought for and against Napoleon.

In August 1794, while Napoleon languished in prison in Fort Carre near Antibes, the focus of the war was more than five hundred miles away to the north in the Netherlands, where Revolutionary France's largest and most powerful armies fought the combined forces of Austria, Great Britain and the United Provinces.

The man who would become the Duke of Wellington, Field Marshal in several countries, had departed from Cork as Sir Arthur Wesley, Lieutenant-Colonel of the 33rd Foot, the regiment that would later bear his name. Wesley and his regiment joined Lord Moira's force and travelled to Ostend in order to reinforce the army of the Duke of York. The second half of 1794 provided Wesley with his first active service on campaign, in which he found neither fame (his name is not mentioned in any of the contemporary accounts of Boxtel) nor fortune, but he did gain experience.
1 vol, 64 pgs
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1-66635 Alcala, Cesar illust by Ferrer Dalmau 3RD GUERRE CARLISTA:Guerre De Los Matiners 1873-74 'Osprey' type book with (8) color plates with several figures per plate, many b/w illust/maps, covers the battles/campaigns.1 vol, 102 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-57360 Allen, William and Muratoff, Paul CAUCASIAN BATTLEFIELDS:Turco-Caucasian 1828-1921 The most important English language study of the Military Operations between Russia and Turkey, it covers every major campaign, (39) maps, (8) plates extensive biblio and chpt. notes, index.1 vol, 636 pgs 1999 NASHVILLE, BATTERY PRESS
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1-47780 Anglesey, Marquess of ONE LEG:Life & Letters of Henry William Paget Born before the French Revolution he was one of Wellington's better Cavalry leaders, a must read for any student of Napoleonic Cavalry Tactics, b/w illust.1 vol, 432 pgs 1996 LONDON, LEO COOPER BOOKS
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1-200140 Babac, Dusan THE SERBIAN ARMY in the Wars for Independence Against Turkey 1876-1878 The Wars for Independence, also called the First and the Second Serbo-Turkish Wars 1876-1878, were the first military conflicts in the modern history of the Serbian state, after which the Principality of Serbia gained full independence at the Berlin Congress., There are many written sources concerning the wars of 1876-78. Some of them date from between 1877 to the lull between two world wars, and some many years later. Nevertheless, the fact is that today this bright period of Serbian history is almost forgotten.

This book offers to a very thorough analysis of the Serbian Army of the period, its organization, participation in military operations, weapons, equipment, uniforms, and the system of orders and medals that had just been introduced. It is a synthesis of all available literature, published for the first time in the English language, and contains extensive visual material and photographs, including color uniform plates, contemporary paintings, portraits and photographs and many color photographs of preserved artifacts and documents. A special emphasis is placed on the colorful aspects of Serbian uniforms from the epoch.

After the Crimean War, when photographers were reporting from the field of military conflict for the first time, coverage of the American Civil War and Franco-Prussian War followed, as did the Balkan wars of 1876-78. This book offers remarkable photographs of the time, showing all manner of aspects of the Serbian campaigns, including uniforms, military formations, artillery, telegraphs, liberated towns, and wounded soldiers. It is up to readers to open the book, and enter into this unknown and unexpected territory. Includes 300 color and b/w illustrations.1 vol, 200 pgs 2015 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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2-209140 Babac, Dusan THE SERBIAN ARMY in the Wars for Independence Against Turkey 1876-1878 The Wars for Independence, also called the First and the Second Serbo-Turkish Wars 1876-1878, were the first military conflicts in the modern history of the Serbian state, after which the Principality of Serbia gained full independence at the Berlin Congress., There are many written sources concerning the wars of 1876-78. Some of them date from between 1877 to the lull between two world wars, and some many years later. Nevertheless, the fact is that today this bright period of Serbian history is almost forgotten.

This book offers to a very thorough analysis of the Serbian Army of the period, its organization, participation in military operations, weapons, equipment, uniforms, and the system of orders and medals that had just been introduced. It is a synthesis of all available literature, published for the first time in the English language, and contains extensive visual material and photographs, including color uniform plates, contemporary paintings, portraits and photographs and many color photographs of preserved artifacts and documents. A special emphasis is placed on the colorful aspects of Serbian uniforms from the epoch.

After the Crimean War, when photographers were reporting from the field of military conflict for the first time, coverage of the American Civil War and Franco-Prussian War followed, as did the Balkan wars of 1876-78. This book offers remarkable photographs of the time, showing all manner of aspects of the Serbian campaigns, including uniforms, military formations, artillery, telegraphs, liberated towns, and wounded soldiers. It is up to readers to open the book, and enter into this unknown and unexpected territory. Includes 300 color and b/w illustrations.1 vol, 200 pgs 2015 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-229610 Barry, Quintin THE BATTLE OF LISSA, 1866: How the Industrial Revolution Changed the Face of Naval Warfare Once the Industrial Revolution spread through mainland Europe, it was often in France that important breakthroughs were made, though contrary to the opinion of earlier historians, the British Admiralty kept a close watch on technological progress. The outbreak of the American Civil War in 1861 powerfully accelerated developments in all aspects of warship design. As other navies adopted the latest technology it became apparent that the tactics of naval warfare must also change. In 1866 Italy, in alliance with Prussia, went to war against Austria, having built up a substantial fleet of ironclads. The Austrians, too, had also acquired a number of ironclads.

The two fleets faced each other in a campaign in the Adriatic, in which the Italian fleet was led by Admiral Carlo Persano and that of Austria by Admiral Wilhelm von Tegetthoff. On July 20, 1866 they met in what was to be the first fleet action of the new age, and the encounter ended in a decisive victory for the Austrian fleet. Much of the blame for the Italian defeat was laid at Persano's door, while his opponent became a national hero.

This book covers the campaign of Lissa and explores the progress of naval shipbuilding and tactics in the period leading up to 1866, together with the development of the Italian and Austrian navies.
1 vol, 255 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-231371 Blake, Mike FORCES OF THE BOXER REBELLION & THE EIGHT POWER WAR: Volume 1 - The Dragon Provoked Very well illustrated including a multitude of color uniforms details. A comprehensive account of the war, campaigns, and battles, and detailed study of the armies involved. All split equally over three volumes. This volume Includes the Boxers, Imperial Chinese, and British forces.1 vol, 240 pgs 2022 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-231372 Blake, Mike FORCES OF THE BOXER REBELLION & THE EIGHT POWER WAR: Volume 2 - The Dragon Rampant Volume 2 is also a very well illustrated book including a multitude of color uniforms details. A comprehensive account of the war, campaigns, and battles, and detailed study of the armies involved. All split equally over three volumes. This volume includes the Japanese, Indian Army, French, Italians, Austro-Hungarian and Australians1 vol, 200 pgs 2022 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-227590 Brice, Christopher editor FORGOTTEN VICTORIAN GENERALS: Studies in the Exercise of Command and Control in the British Army 1837-1901 The generals featured in this book represent different types of General and offers insight into generals of this era and the way in which they exercised command.

Field Marshal Sir George White was Commander in Chief in India from 1893 to 1898 and was a rising star of the Army. Yet his reputation suffered from the South African War and his decision to take refuge in Ladysmith and become sieged during the early part of the war.

Field Marshal Robert Napier was also Commander-in-Chief India from 1870 to 1876. He was originally an officer of engineers in the East India Company Army. He was considered one of the finest civil engineers in India and developed a reputation as a fine battlefield commander, culminating in his successfully conducting the Abyssinia Campaign of 1867-68.

Brigadier General Robert Loyd-Lindsay's success lay in the political arena more than the military. He did much in the name of military reform and worked hard for the medical support of soldiers.

General Sir Archibald Allison was very much the fighting soldier in his younger days, but in later life proved a successful Commandant at Sandhurst and Head of the Intelligence Branch at the War Office.

Field Marshal William Nicholson had an interesting campaigning career and had the distinction of being the Second Chief of the General Staff of the British Army and was credited with much success in reforming the army.

General Sir William Lockhart was yet another Commander-in-Chief in India who had seen considerable active service including commanding the Tirah Expedition of 1897-1898.

General Sir Henry Brackenbury saw considerable active service but his greatest contributions were behind the scenes. He was the greatest administrator in the British Army during the Victorian Era.

Major-General Sir John Ardagh had served under Brackenbury in the Intelligence Branch and later became its leader. Ardagh was also a first rate administrator and did an excellent job in the Intelligence Branch. Although criticized during the South African War for a perceived failure of military intelligence he was exonerated by the Royal Commission set up after the war.

General Sir Arthur Cunynghame was an officer of the old school. He perhaps deserves more credit than he gets and certainly provides for an interesting study. 1 vol, 284 pgs 2019 UK, HELION & COMPANY
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1-65430 Brose, Eric Dorn KAISER'S ARMY, THE:1870-1918 The author traces the industrial development of machinery & its application to infantry, cavalry and tactics, b/w illust/maps, biblio, index1 vol, 336 pgs 2001 NY, OXFORD UNIV PRESS
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1-80740 Chaffin, Tom FATAL GLORY The story of Narciso Lopez & the First ClandestineUS War against Cuba; between 1849 & 1851 Lopeztried five times to overthrow the Spanish, b/willust, chpt notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 282 pgs 1996 US, UNIV OF VIRGINIA
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1-227510 Coelho, Sergio Veludo THE WAR OF THE TWO BROTHERS: The Portuguese Civil War 1828-1834 The Portuguese Civil War of 1828-1834, also known as the War of the Two Brothers, chronicles the succession struggles between D. Pedro de Bragan?a, former Emperor of Brazil, King of Portugal and a moderate Liberal, and his brother Miguel I, an resolute absolutist. It split the country in two at all levels -- social, ideological, and military -- and spilled over into European affairs.

The Iberian Peninsula was no exception with a violent trend of conspiracies, military uprisings, and revolts. Monarchies were in turmoil as the political systems crumbling since the end of the Peninsular War, finally started to fall. When the Portuguese civil war finally broke out with the landing of the Liberal Army of D. Pedro at the beach of Pampelido, on the 8th July 1832, his 8,300 men had hundreds of English and French mercenaries, Belgian, German and Italian volunteers, Polish refugees and Portuguese soldiers willing to risk their lives against the Miguelite Army of nearly 80,000 men.

This book shows their uniforms, weapons, equipment, and tells the story of two armies. 25 b/w & 1 color illustrations, 21 pages color uniform plates, 8 b/w maps, numerous tables.1 vol, 132 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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2-81810 Cooper, Randolf G.S. ANGLO-MARATHA CAMPAIGNS AND THE CONTEST FOR INDIA The author explains the British struggle for the control of the South Asia Military Economy. Includes chapters on Maratha Military, Deccan Campaign 1803, and Hindustan Campaign 1803. Includes b/w maps, appendices, bibliography, and index.1 vol, 456 pgs 2014 LONDON, CAMBRIDGE UNIV
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1-2111312 Cristini, Luca Stefani with illustrations by Quinto Cenni ESERCITI DEI DUCATI DI TOSCANA E DI LUCCA Military history of Toscany and the city Lucca with 70 color plates.1 vol, 100 pgs 2017 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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1-230670 Curtis, Alan FROM THE ATACAMA TO THE ANDES: Battles of the War of the Pacific 1879-1883 After the break-up of the Spanish empire, ill-defined boundaries separated the nine independent states. One was the Atacama Desert between Bolivia and Chile, one of the driest regions in the world that contained nitrates that the world needed for explosives and fertilizer. War broke out in February 1879. Includes 35 b/w photographs, 8 color plates, and 15 color maps.

Both sides found themselves unprepared for war, but rapid armament followed as the Peruvians were dragged into the conflict in support of their Bolivian allies. Initially there was a tiresome naval war of blockade. Two naval actions decided the naval campaign in favor of the Chileans who then proceeded to use their naval power to attack the Allies' isolated armies and capture Lima two years after war had broken out. The war was notable in the West for fights involving ironclads, particularly the Battle of Angamos.

The land war was more or less ignored abroad, although it included some of the biggest battles ever fought on the continent, using all the latest technology, including breech loading rifles and cannons and machine guns. Fighting then developed into a cruel and ruthless guerrilla war in the Andes, sometimes even pitting Peruvian against Peruvian.1 vol, 236 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-72680 Elleman, Bruce MODERN CHINESE WARFARE:1800-1999 Why did the Chinese empire collapse? The author seeks to answer by exploring the last 200 years of Chinese Conflict, b/w illust/maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 376 pgs 2001 LONDON, ROUTLEDGE PRESS
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1-215110 Esdailes, Charles and Perry, Alan Godoy's Army - Spanish Regiments and Uniforms from the Estado Militar of 1800 Based on an extremely rare (albeit slightly incomplete) illustrated version of the Spanish Army's order of battle as it existed in the year 1800, this work cannot but form a most unusual addition to the collection of anyone interested in military uniforms (or, more specifically, the Revolutionary and Napoleonic era). 79 color plates

Almost every regiment of the Spanish Army is represented - including such extraordinary units as the Royal Corps of Cosmographic Engineers - while the beautiful full-page, hand-colored engravings of the originals have been supplemented by a transcript of the details (in brief, the senior officers and the uniforms) given in the published edition of the army's order of battle, to which the album reproduced in the pages of this work was intended to complement.

Also included is a substantial introduction to the Spanish Army in the period immediately preceding the Peninsular War - written by the leading expert on the subject - that will be of great interest to any student of that conflict; the soldiers seen in the book are, after all, pretty much the same as the soldiers who suddenly found themselves fighting Napoleon in 1808. A foreword by the current owner of the original - the well-known wargamer and figure designer Alan Perry - explains how the book came into his possession1 vol, 120 pgs 2017 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-215500 Esposito, Gabriele THE WAR OF THE TRIPLE ALLIANCE The War of the Triple Alliance was an international military conflict in South America fought from 1864 to 1870 between Paraguay and the Triple Alliance of Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay. With an estimated 400,000 deaths, it was the deadliest and bloodiest in Latin America's history. It particularly devastated Paraguay, which suffered catastrophic losses in population-some claim that almost 70% of its adult male population died-and was forced to cede territory to Argentina and Brazil.

All the four armies are covered with great detail, with special attention to uniforms and organization. Magnificent color plates by Rava and many other nice pictures. The text is full of details about the narrative of the war.1 vol, 175 pgs 2017 US, WINGED HUSSAR PUBLISHING
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1-221790 Esposito, Gabriele UNIFORMS OF THE BRITISH INVASION OF THE RIO DE LA PLATA 1806-1807: Spanish Forces Defending Buenos Aires Book contains 24 color plates of the uniforms and flags of the Argentine forces 1806-1807.1 vol, 88 pgs 2016 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-235003 Esposito, Gabriele SOUTH AMERICAN ARMIES 1825-1865 Analyzes and details four major non-European armies (Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay) for the period 1825-1870, paying particular attention to the years of the bloody Paraguayan War (1864-1870). Provides dozens of uniform plates showing all the incredible variety of the South American armies' military dress. Regular and irregular contingents will be all covered, together with militia units and volunteer corps.

During the first half of the 19th century, the newly-formed countries of South America lived in a state of great political turmoil, since they fought against each other for defining the extension of their national territories. 1 vol, 180 pgs 2022 UK, MMP BOOKS
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1-236901 Esposito, Gabriele ARMIES OF THE CARLIST WARS 1833-1876 Illustrations on nearly every page, mostly in colour. Detailed description of the armies, their uniforms and equipment.1 vol, 160 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-217460 Esposito, Gabriele and Angel Garcia Pinto THE WAR IN THE PACIFIC (South America) The Pacific War was one of the greatest and bloodiest war ever on the west part of South America, and is one of the most important conflicts in South American history. It is also known as the 'Saltpeter War' or the 'Guano War' because the possession of these two highly profitable nitrates was the main cause of the conflict.

This book examines the troops, uniforms and equipment used by the Chilean, Peruvian and Bolivian forces and traces the events of the war from the early naval blockades, through major pitched battles, to the final guerilla campaign in occupied Peru. The war ended in total victory for Chile, and that country's military emergence thereafter as 'the Prussia of South America,' while it cost Peru some lucrative provinces, and Bolivia its outlet to the Pacific coast. A lavishly illustrated book with original plates by artist Angel Garcia Pinto.1 vol, 170 pgs 2018 US, WINGED HUSSAR PUBLISHING
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1-203530 Felton, Mark CHINA STATION: The British Military in the Middle Kingdom 1839 - 1997 Felton sets out to demonstrate that the British military has been at the forefront of many of the great changes that have swept China over the last two centuries.

He devotes chapters to the various wars, military adventures, and rebellions that regularly punctuated Sino-British relationships since the 1st Opium War 1839-1842. This classic example of Imperial intervention saw the establishment of Hong Kong and Shanghai as key trading centers. The Second Opium War and the Taiping and Boxer Rebellions saw the advancement of British influence despite determined but unsuccessful efforts by the Chinese to loosen the grip of Western domination. The Royal Navy's might ensured that, by 'gunboat diplomacy,' trading rights and new posts were established and great fortunes made.

But in the 1940s the British grossly underestimated Japanese military might and intentions with disastrous results. After WWII, the British returned to find that the Americans had supplanted them. The Communists' victory in the Civil War sealed British and Western fates and, while Hong Kong remained under British control until 1997, the end of British rule was almost inevitable. But the handover was a masterly piece of pragmatic capitalism and the former Colony remains an economic powerhouse with strong British influence.1 vol, 224 pgs 2013 UK, PEN and SWORD
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1-226020 Felton, Mark CHINA STATION: The British Military in the Middle Kingdom 1839 - 1997 Sets out to demonstrate that the British military has been at the forefront of many of the great changes that have swept China over the last two centuries.

Discusses the various wars, military adventures and rebellions that regularly punctuated Sino-British relationships since the 1st Opium War 1839-1842. This classic example of Imperial intervention saw the establishment of Hong Kong and Shanghai as key trading centers. The Second Opium War and the Taiping and Boxer Rebellions saw the advancement of British influence despite determined but unsuccessful efforts by the Chinese to loosen the grip of Western domination. The Royal Navy's might ensured that, by gunboat diplomacy, trading rights and new posts were established and great fortunes made.

But in the 1940s the British grossly underestimated Japanese military might and intentions with disastrous results. After the Second World War the British returned to find that the Americans had supplanted them. The Communists victory in the Civil War sealed British and Western fates and, while Hong Kong remained under British control until 1997, the end of British rule was almost inevitable
1 vol, 224 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-196700 Fermer, Douglas FRANCE AT BAY 1870-1871: The Struggle for Paris The Franco-Prussian War did not end with the catastrophic French defeat at Sedan on 1 September 1870 when an entire French army surrendered, the Emperor Napoleon III was captured and his regime collapsed. The war went on for another five agonizing months, and resolved itself into a contest for Paris - for while Paris held out, France was undefeated.

The story of this dramatic final phase of the Franco-Prussian War is the subject of Douglas Fermer's masterly account, the sequel to his Sedan 1870. He weaves this story of military victory and defeat into a gripping narrative and it sets the extraordinary events of nearly 150 years ago in the wider context of European history. Includes 16 pages of b/w plates. 1 vol, 280 pgs 2011 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-666125 Fernandez, Jose GUERRAS CIVILES I LA INDEPENDENCIA DE LOS VIRREINATOS DE LA MONARQU?A ESPANOLA: Volume 1 In the summer of 1808 the open war broke out between the Empire of France of Napoleon Bonaparte and the Kingdom of Spain of Ferdinand VII. As a result of the defeats suffered by Spanish troops in the early years of that conflict, and perceiving the weakness of the regency that had assumed the Spanish government, several Latin American leaders led various movements of liberation between 1809 and 1810.

This first volume of the three analyzes the causes of these wars and includes the first rebellions against the monarchy of Spain before the 19th century, the special characteristics of the Spanish army deployed in the territories American, and the Territorial organization of Spanish America at the beginning of the conflict.

Also covers military operations in the Viceroyalty of the Rio de la Plata and New Spain, leaving for the second and third volume the narration of the war in the Viceroyalty of new Granada and Peru, and the general captaincies of Chile and Venezuela.1 vol, 118 pgs 2018 SPAIN, ALMENA
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1-666127 Fernandez, Jose GUERRAS CIVILES II: LA INDEPENDENCIA DE LOS VIRREINATOS DE LA MONAROU?A ESPANOLA: Volume 2 In the summer of 1808, the open war broke out between the Empire of France of Napoleon Bonaparte and the Kingdom of Spain of Ferdinand VII. As a result of the defeats suffered by Spanish troops in the early years of that conflict, and perceiving the weakness of the regency that had assumed the Spanish government, several Latin American leaders led various movements of liberation between 1809 and 1810.

Includes: War in the Viceroyalty of new Grenada and the General-Captain of Venezuela; The expedition of Francisco de Miranda, Spring and summer of 1806; The Quito Revolt of August 10, 1809; The Caracas Rebellion, April 19, 1810; Rebellion in Santa Fe, July 20, 1810; The second revolt in Quito, August 2, 1810; The realistic reaction in Venezuela, the Monteverde counterattack in 1812; The war in new Granada between 1812 and 1813, campaigns of the Magdalena River in the north and realistic recovery of Quito in the south; Bolivar's 'admirable campaign,' May-August 1813; Reorganization of the Independence Army in Venezuela at the end of 1813; Boves appears; The expeditionary Army of Pablo Morillo arrives in America, spring of 1815; The decisive campaign of Boyaca in Nueva Granada, summer of 1819; The irrigation uprising, the armistice of 1820, and the creation of the great Colombia; The decisive campaign of Carabobo in Venezuela, Spring and summer of 1821; The campaign of Pichincha, spring of 1822; and The last battles in Venezuela: Maracaibo and Puerto Cabello.1 vol, 118 pgs 2018 SPAIN, ALMENA
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1-666130 Fernandez, Jose GUERRAS CIVILES III: LA INDEPENDENCIA DE LOS VIRREINATOS DE LA MONAROUIA ESPANOLA: Volume 3 This third volume dedicated to the military campaigns of the Latin American Emancipation Wars focuses on the Viceroyalty of Peru and the General Captain of Chile. In the lands between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes Mountains, the Royal Army of Peru fought the most 'American' of campaigns in South America.

Under the direction of the Virreyes Jose de Abascal and Joaquin de la Pezuela, the soldiers fought in Chile between the years 1813 and 1818 against the Chilean independence, altering the military balance. General Jose de San Martin crossed the Andes with disciplined troops and won the decisive victories of Chacabuco and Maipu. Reinforced and sustained by the Chilean navy of the Admiral Blanco Encalada and Lord Cochrane, General San Martin took his Chilean army to confront the Peruvians.1 vol, 118 pgs 2018 SPAIN, ALMENA
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1-195540 Fletcher, John Adventures of the British & Irish Legions in South America 1817-1824 Gamers Guide and Sourcebook, full color, 12 scenarios, and 20 unit uniform illustrations.1 vol, 72 pgs 2011 US, GRENADIER PRODUCTIONS
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1-666111 Giurao, Ramon GUERRAS CARLISTAS EN IRUN Y HONDARRIBIA: 1833-1876 The Carlist Wars were a series of civil wars that took place in Spain during the 19th century. The contenders fought to establish their claim to the throne, although some political differences also existed. Indeed, several times during the period from 1833 to 1876 the Carlists - followers of Infante Carlos (later Carlos V) and his descendants - rallied to the cry of 'God, Country, and King' and fought for the cause of Spanish tradition (Legitimism and Catholicism) against liberalism, and later the republicanism, of the Spanish governments of the day.

The Carlist Wars had a strong regional component (Basque region, Catalonia, etc.), given that the new order called into question region specific law arrangements and customs kept for centuries.

Includes 18 full color plates, 16 detail plates in full color, 27 complete uniforms in full color, and B&W many lithographs, period prints, and drawings.1 vol, 80 pgs 2016 SPAIN, ALMENA
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1-666117 Gonzalez, Jose LA EXPEDICION ESPANOLA A COCHINCHINA 1858-1863 Covers the Spanish military expedition to Cochinchina (today called Vietnam) during the second half of the 19th century. Ostensibly to aid persecuted Christians, these obscure battles took place in disease-infested swamps and well-defended places. Spain squandered treasure and soldiers in these far-flung expeditions, with very little return.1 vol, 106 pgs 2017 SPAIN, ALMENA
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1-LEG1701 Gorkowski, John THE GREAT GAME: Rival Empires in Central Asia 1837-1886 Recreates the 19th Century Anglo-Russian struggle for supremacy in Central Asia. In the actual contest, Tsarist Russia resented British expeditions into the Steppe Khanates while Victorian Britain feared that Russian entreaties to Persia and Afghanistan would jeopardize India's security. So the two imperial powers wove a complex tale of diplomatic intrigue, colonial conquest. and proxy wars that spanned 50 years.

Card-driven game has players alternate moving officers (historical personalities) and troops across a point-to-point map of Central Asia in decade turns. Imperial powers strive to enlist vassal states such as Afghanistan and Bokhara into their camp through diplomacy or combat so an engaging game of move-counter move unfolds across the chessboard of Central Asia.

Contains: 22x34 inch map, 120 counters, 1 deck of 54 cards, and 16-page rule book.
1 vol, 1 pgs 2017 US, LEGION WARGAMES LLC
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1-43960 Greene, Francis V. RUSSIAN CAMPAIGNS IN TURKEY: 1877-1878 First section is a 'handbook' on the Russian Army which includes 50 plates on
arms/equipment, second section details the battles and campaigns, and the third section
discusses Russian/Turkish Tactics. Includes maps.1 vol, 520 pgs 1996 NASHVILLE, BATTERY PRESS
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1-197520 Heath, Ian JAPAN AND KOREA This volume provides a detailed study of the astonishing reinvention of the Empire of Japan during the 19th century as it emerged from 200 years of self-imposed isolation to become a military superpower. As late as the 1850s the country remained technologically and militarily stagnant, but within just 40 years - in what must rank as the most rapid and comprehensive cultural transformation in world history - it had managed not only to absorb and successfully imitate several hundred years of Western technological progress, but had become one of the late Victorian world's top ten military powers.

During the same timeframe it also embraced the concept of colonialism, and with its invasion of China in 1894 and virtual occupation of Korea soon after took its first fateful steps along a road that would lead, with horrible inevitability, to head-on collision with the Allies in World War Two.

The evolution of its army, arms, uniforms and tactics during the 19th century are all covered, from samurai armor to Western uniforms, and from Katana to Krupps. Korea, by contrast, participated only reluctantly in military modernization, and adopted a limited program of reform only under foreign pressure - especially Japanese, but also American, Russian and Chinese - in the closing decades of the century. Such reforms as the country attempted nevertheless proved too little and too late, and were insufficient to prevent Korea becoming first a puppet state and then a colony of its maritime neighbor. The final part of the book comprises a detailed index for the five volumes of the series published thus far.1 vol, 176 pgs 2011 UK, FOUNDRY
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1-56791 Heath, Ian ARMIES OF THE 19TH CENTURY:V1 Central Asia and the Himalayan Kingdoms 8.25x12, organization, tactics, dress and weapons of Central Asia and the Himalayan Kingdoms.1 vol, 160 pgs 2000 UK, THE FOUNDRY
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1-56793 Heath, Ian ARMIES OF THE 19TH CENTURY: Vol. 3 India's NE Frontier 8.25x12, organization, tactics, dress and weapons of India's North East Frontier. The 'northeast frontier' of British India comprised what is now northwestern Burma, Assam and northeastern India. This relatively small area was made up of hills and almost impenetrable jungle and contained a remarkable number of warring tribes. Ian Heath has assembled 125 drawings, 52 other illustrations and 9 maps to chronicle this colorful but little-known part of the colonial world. This quality European hardcover has a gold-embossed cloth cover rather than an American style dust jacket.1 vol, 160 pgs 2000 UK, THE FOUNDRY
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1-237030 Hermann, Robert translated by Chris Pringle THE HUNGARIAN WAR OF INDEPENDENCE 1848-1849: An Illustrated Military History Examines the Hungarian revolution and war of independence of 1848-1849 as it transitions from a feudal system to a civic society. All of this happened as part of a wider European revolutionary process in which Hungarian and international events were in constant interaction. The movement towards German and Italian unity, the attempt to create a unified Poland, and the efforts to federalize the Habsburg Empire all influenced developments within Hungary and vice versa. Includes 150 b/w illustrations, 50 color illustrations, and 25 maps.

The revolution and war of independence was an experience shared by the entire population. Hundreds of thousands served in the military and the national guard, attended elections, endured the difficulties caused by the movements of armies, and suffered the horrors of war. Some of the actors - generals and private soldiers, ministers and deputies, priests and civilians - saw fit to record their experiences.1 vol, 176 pgs 2023 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-73810 Hochedlinger, Michael AUSTRIA'S WARS OF EMERGENCE Part of the 'Modern Wars In Perspective ' series,the author surveys the wars on a chronologicalbasis, the result is a well written analysis, b/wmaps, index.1 vol, 466 pgs 2003 LONDON, PEARSON LONGMAN
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1-88070 Hordynski, Joseph HISTORY OF THE POLISH REVOLUTION OF 1830 After Poland was wiped off the map of Europe in 1794 and divided between Russia, Prussia, and Austria the found some redemption with Napoleon. While the Russians attempted to integrate the Poles into the Russian Empire, the Poles longed for their independence. As part of the Congress of Vienna a nominal 'Congress Kingdom' was established as an independent area.

With the ascension of Nicholas I as Tsar, the new administration attempted to clamp down on any nationalist thoughts. The Poles rose in rebellion and for two years fought against the Russians, seeking to re-establish Poland as an independent nation once again. The uprising was crushed and though there would be further such revolutions, Poland would not become truly independent until 1919. This detailed account imparts focus on the innumerable battles. Written by a participant in the uprising and containing more than thirty maps, it is has long been a source of information on this event.1 vol, 199 pgs 2018 US, WINGED HUSSAR PUBLISHING
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1-219840 Howell, David C.J. WAR WITHOUT PITY: In the South Indian Peninsula 1798-1813: The Letter Book of Lieutenant-Colonel Valentine Blacker In 1798 Valentine Blacker, the son of an Irish clergyman, born in Armagh, left the United Kingdom for a military career in the Madras Army. He was favored by the presence in India of his uncle, Colonel Barry Close, the Adjutant General.

Blacker's active service as a young cavalry officer in Southern India covered several wars and rebellions. He was wounded, suffered disease and the loss of many friends. From the day of his arrival, for the next fifteen years, he wrote regularly to his father until the latter's death in 1813. The letters to some extent expose the truth of how the British held India. Rebellion was ruthlessly crushed, wounded executed on the battlefield and if besieged garrisons failed to surrender, after a successful storm, they were 'put to the sword.'

This was viewed as part of the usages of war by either side, and the letters are intermixed with endearments for his family and his regret at the lack of correspondence from home. In juxtaposition to the executions following a native infantry mutiny in 1806, the 'officer's mutiny' of 1809 was dealt with by the utmost leniency. The East India Company is spared little criticism for its government of Madras and mismanagement of the army.

The correspondence ceases in 1813, but Valentines career progressed until the end of the 3rd Maratha and Pindari War of 1817-1819 when he was the the Quartermaster General of the Madras Army, and wrote 'A Memoir of the Operations of the British Army in India.' In 1823 he was promoted to Lieut. Col. and appointed The Surveyor General of India at Calcutta where he died in 1826.1 vol, 192 pgs 2019 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-192890 Hughes, Ben CONQUER OR DIE! Wellington's Veterans and the Liberation of the New World In the aftermath of Waterloo, over 6,000 British volunteers sailed across the Atlantic to aid Simon Bolivar in his liberation of Gran Columbia from her oppressors in Madrid. The expeditions were plagued with disaster from the start, one ship sank shortly after leaving Portsmouth with the loss of almost 200 lives.

Those who reached the New World faced disease, wild animals, mutiny, and desertion. Conditions on campaign were appalling, massacres were commonplace, rations crude, pay infrequent, and supplies insufficient. Nevertheless, those who endured made key contributions to Bolivar's success. 1 vol, 392 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-215000 Jastrzembski, Frank VALENTINE BAKER'S HEROIC STAND AT TASHKESSEN 1877: A Tarnished British Soldier's Glorious Victory History has best remembered Valentine Baker for his embarrassments. In 1875, he was accused of sexual assault and dismissed from the British Army. In 1884, he suffered an embarrassing defeat at the Battle of El Teb. But what about Baker's positive achievements?

The most underappreciated event that took place in his controversial life came during the Russo-Turkish War in 1877. The exiled Baker, in command of 3,000 Ottoman soldiers, was dispatched to the village of Tashkessen to stall 25,000 advancing Russian soldiers. Through his superb leadership and brilliant disposition of his troops, Baker was able to score a victory.

The Spartan stand of Baker and his command has gained little recognition. Despite this modern obscurity, Baker's performance at Tashkessen was applauded by his contemporaries as a model of tactical leadership and heroism. This is the exhilarating tale of how Valentine Baker was able to find redemption at Tashkessen.1 vol, 200 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-216280 Knetsch, Joe HISTORY OF THE SEMINOLE WAR: 1849-1858 Spanning a period of over forty years (1817-1858), the three Seminole Wars were America's longest, costliest, and deadliest Indian wars, surpassing the more famous ones fought in the West.

After an uneasy peace following the conclusion of the second Seminole War in 1842, a series of hostile events followed by a string of murders in 1849 and 1850 made confrontation inevitable. The war was also known as Billy Bowlegs' War because Billy Bowlegs (Holata Micco) was the main Seminole leader in this the last Indian war to be fought east of the Mississippi River.

Pushed by increasing encroachment into their territory he led a raid near Fort Myers. A series of violent skirmishes ensued. The vastness of the Floridian wilderness and the difficulties of the terrain and climate caused problems for the army, but they had learnt lessons from the second war and amongst other new tactics employed greater use of boats, eventually securing victory through cutting off food supplies.

History of the Third Seminole War is a detailed narrative of the war and its causes, containing numerous firsthand accounts from participants in the war, derived from virtually all the available primary sources, collected over many years. Written in a clear, easy-to-follow style, the work is intended for both a general and scholarly audience and will be of value to those interested in Florida history, American history in general, military history, Native American studies, and nineteenth century subjects.1 vol, 288 pgs 2018 UK, CASEMATE
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1-225540 Konstam, Angus Mutiny on the Spanish Main - HMS Hermione and the Royal Navy's revenge The HMS Hermione, a British frigate, was involved in 1797 in the bloodiest mutiny in British naval history that saw the death of her captain and many of her officers. Though her crew handed her over to the Spanish, Hermione was subsequently recaptured in a daring raid on a Caribbean port two years later. Draws on letters, reports, ship's logs, and memoirs of the period, as well as previously unpublished Spanish sources, to provide a balanced account of the mutiny and its consequences.

Illustrated with maps and diagrams tracing the events as they unfolded, and supported by informative inserts on the technical and tactical nuances of seamanship and naval warfare in the period. 1 vol, 320 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-666144 Larranaga, Ramon BATALLAS DE HUESCA Y BARBASTRO 1837 - The First Carlist War The Battle of Huesca was fought during the First Carlist War on May 24, 1837, between Spanish Constitutionalists and Carlists. During the course of the battle, the French Foreign Legion, which had been attached to the Cristinist army, suffered heavy casualties resulting in its strength being halved. The result of the battle was a decisive Carlist victory.1 vol, 112 pgs 2021 SPAIN, ALMENA
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1-50550 Lucas, Ray RUSSO-TURKISH WAR 1877-78 5.5x8, troop types, b/w drawings/maps, o/b's of the Russian, Romanian and Turkish armies.1 vol, 48 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-222570 McNicholls, Paul Journey Through the Wilderness - Garnet Wolseley's Canadian Red River Expedition of 1870 In the spring of 1870 an Anglo-Canadian military force embarked on a 1,200 mile journey, half of which would be through the wilderness, bound for the Red River Settlement, the sight of present day Winnipeg. At the time the settlement was part of the vast Hudson's Bay Company controlled territories which Canada was in the process of purchasing. 35 b/w photos/ills, 8 maps

Many historians have written on the events of the troubles at Red River in 1869/70, but the expedition itself is usually treated as a footnote and given a few lines or at most a paragraph. The author has found only one relatively recent account (published in the 1980s) that dealt with the expedition in detail and he has frequently, though respectfully, disagreed with many of the assertions and conclusions found therein. Consequently, it has been found necessary to go to the expeditionary force documents and first hand accounts of the men who took part, to properly understand exactly what the Red River Expedition was about and what the men who made up the force actually went through. By doing this author believes he has come up with a lively and original recounting of this little known story in British Imperial and Canadian history. 1 vol, 194 pgs 2020 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-COM1138 McPartland, Kevin MAORI: Warriors of the Long White Cloud (Wargame) Historic simulation game depicts clan warfare typical in New Zealand before European colonization (around 1450 A.D.). Players build war canoes and train warriors to create a force to strike at their adversaries, while protecting their home village. The player himself is represented on the board as the Paramount Chief -- if this leader is killed, the game is lost.

Complexity: 4 out of 10
Solitaire Suitability: special rules to facilitate solitaire play
Map Scale: area movement, strategic level
Unit scale: individual leaders; about 30 to 50 warriors per unit; war canoes are one large canoe or two or three smaller ones.
Time Scale: the time represented is flexible
Players: 1 to 4
Playing time: 60 to 90 minutes

Components: One 22x34-inch MOUNTED map board; Two Sheets of large, 3/4-inch counters; 110 Action Cards; Four Player aid cards; One Rule booklet with designer's notes; and Four six-sided dice.1 vol, 1 pgs 2022 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-83330 Mugnai, B. SOLDIERS & UNIFORMS OF LUCCESI 1799-1847 9x12, history of this city states uniforms, flags, and equipment, b/w & color illust.1 vol, 475 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-227150 Nobili, Johann HUNGARY 1848: The Winter Campaign This book is a translation of the Austrian semi-official history of the Winter Campaign. The first half of this war was the Winter Campaign of 1848-1849, in which invading Austrian armies drove deep into Hungary, only to be hurled back again almost to the Austrian border. The Austrian commander was sacked, and Austria had to ask the Tsar for his aid in the Summer Campaign -- 250,000 Russians helped the Austrians finally to defeat the Hungarian revolution. Includes 18 black and white maps.

The book includes extensive information about orders of battle, precious nuggets about uniforms and weaponry, actual despatches reproduced verbatim, and accounts of myriad actions from tiny skirmishes up to the major battles of K polna and Isaszeg. The translation of the original text is complemented by extensive scholarly annotation providing both critical analysis and additional data or contextual information. No other work in English approaches this level of detail.

The Hungarian War of Independence lasted a year and encompassed a dozen major battles and many smaller actions and sieges, with half a million men under arms by its end. Yet it remains strangely obscure and overlooked by the Anglophone world, perhaps because of the inaccessibility of Hungarian-language sources for most English readers, combined with the limited number of German-language sources due to Austria's embarrassment about the whole episode.
1 vol, 372 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-214220 Olender, Piotr RUSSO-TURKISH NAVAL WAR: 1877-1878 The Russo-Turkish War of 1877-78 was a conflict between the Ottoman Empire and the Eastern Orthodox coalition led by the Russian Empire and composed of Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia, and Montenegro.

Fought in the Balkans and in the Caucasus, it originated in emerging 19th-century Balkan nationalism. Additional factors included Russian hopes of recovering territorial losses suffered during the Crimean War, re-establishing itself in the Black Sea and supporting the political movement attempting to free Balkan nations from the Ottoman Empire.

The background, operations and outcomes are described in detail. All the ships involved, both Russian and Turkish, are described and illustrated with full technical specifications. Profusely illustrated with scale drawings (side views) and illustrations.1 vol, 200 pgs 2017 UK, MMP BOOKS
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1-221840 Orde, Denis IN THE SHADOW OF NELSON: The Life of Admiral Lord Collingwood Vice Admiral Cuthbert (Cuddy) Collingwood may have been 10 years older than Horatio Nelson, but he was Nelson's close friend from the outset. They served together for over 30 years and only at Trafalgar was Nelson his superior officer.

The relationship is all the stranger as their temperaments greatly differed. Collingwood was reserved, austere, and shy but utterly competent which was why Nelson's meteoric career was so closely linked to his. Collingwood's reputation was made in battles such as The Glorious First of June (1794) and Cape St. Vincent (1797).

Collingwood's career survived reverses; he was court-martialed in 1777 by a commander for whom he had no respect. He was acquitted. Collingwood in The Royal Sovereign led the lee column at Trafalgar. After assuming command of the Fleet on Nelson's death he was the author of the famous Trafalgar Despatch that announced the victory and death of Nelson. He became Commander in Chief Mediterranean Fleet but was never to return home. He died at sea in 1810. He is buried beside Nelson in St. Paul's Cathedral.1 vol, 304 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-235321 Orr, David ULSTER WILL FIGHT: Volume 1 - Home Rule and the Ulster Volunteer Force 1886-1922 The various attempts at Home Rule for Ireland ultimately culminated in the Third Home Rule Bill which directly contributed to the creation of the Ulster Volunteer Force. The UVF spanned not just the geographic rural and urban Protestant Ulster from the Atlantic coast of Donegal to the shipyards of east Belfast but also the diverse political ideals of individuals.

Describes the Home Rule period and the Ulster Volunteer Force formed in response to the Home Rule crises. An important period in Irish politics and history this book draws on a number of first-hand accounts, contemporary newspaper reports, UVF papers and records from the Somme Museum. It is illustrated by a number of images never before published. Includes 350 b&w photos and maps.

By the outbreak of the Great War it had become an organization of armed volunteers, the first to use motorcycle dispatch riders and motor transport on a large scale and the first to use armored lorries in street patrols. It was also one of the first in the twentieth century to recognize the varied role for women in warfare against a backdrop of a rise in women's suffrage in the United Kingdom and the United States of America. The importance, role and significance of the existence of the UVF are well summed up in Sir Winston Churchill's book, Great Contemporaries, that if Ulster had confined herself simply to constitutional agitation, it is extremely improbable that she would have escaped forcible inclusion in a Dublin Parliament.
1 vol, 426 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-53520 Penhall, compiler BATTLE OF OSTROLENKA, THE:May 26th 1831 Two eyewitness accounts, one Russian & one Polish highlight this account of the major battle of the Polish revolution of 1830-1831, Napoleonic tactics, o/b's, c/c bios, small biblio.1 vol, 48 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-LEG1802 Poinske, John MAORI WARS: Simulation of the principal uprisings that took place between 1845 and 1872 due to British colonial incursions into native Maori lands on the North Island of New Zealand. Conflict involved the destruction of numerous villages, pas (strongly fortified villages that featured intricate trench-works), and colonial settlements. The war introduced the British to a wily well-armed enemy whose defense works and strategy of ambush surprised and stymied them.

As scenarios progress, so does the extent of the conflict. More British regulars, native-born Australian troops, and New Zealand militia enter and are allied with increasingly more tribes who tend to change sides at the most inopportune times (those supporting the British came to be known as Queenites).

Historical scenarios feature low counter density, quick play time (under two hours), and bush-raiding rule that allows the Maori player to move units temporarily off the map and then back in a location of his choice. As the British player gains experience he learns to track these tribes for battles in the bush. Maori resistance depends on village support so as fortified villages fall to British control, resistance melts away. Random battle dispatches and events reflect historical circumstances.

Contains: 22x34 inch map, 264 counters, 1 play aid, and 16-page rule book.
1 vol, 1 pgs 2018 US, LEGION WARGAMES LLC
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1-66013 Porch, Douglas WAR OF EMPIRE Part of the Cassell 'History of Warfare' series,1 vol, 224 pgs 2000 UK, CASSELL COMPANY
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1-198030 Poulter, Ron SABRES ACROSS THE PAMPAS: The Argentian Indian Wars Numerous black and white photos throughout plus 24 detailed color plates by author.

This book shows the dress and uniforms worn by the opposing forces in what could be called 'The Wild West of Argentina.' This was a long drawn out conflict against the Indian tribes, who fearlessly for centuries resisted, first the Spanish and later Argentinian domination.

This work brings to the English speaking world for the first time, the colorful dresses worn by the many Indian tribes in this bloody war. The Indians wore a variety of costumes such as: animal hides and feathers right up to chain mail and other armor. It also shows the uniforms worn by the many armies and militias sent against these defiant tribes. The soldiers wore a variety of colorful uniforms along with the indigenous dress. Also shown are; loyal Indian Corps, Italian Bersaglieri, and naval dress.

The Indian wars of North America have been covered extensively in hundreds of books but the Indian wars in South America have been sadly neglected. Ron's work rectifies this omission with his book which contains 24 color plates of his original artwork, showing the colorful figures which took part in both sides of the conflict, never seen before outside South America. Complementing this there are approximately 160 color and black and white pictures of contemporary drawings and paintings, also included are the works of early photographers who accompany the army on the later campaigns, these show the officers and men, Indians, uniforms, dress, arms, equipment etc.

Ron has worked from the contemporary Spanish sources, books, journals, diaries, official documents and dress regulations of the participants of the war. This book will be of great interest to the growing readers of South American Military History and Uniforms.1 vol, 176 pgs 2012 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-COM1060 Poutre, Marco PRELUDE TO REBELLION: Mobilization & Unrest in Lower Canada This is not a wargame: the game ends when the fighting begins! Actually, both sides need to prepare for a war which might in fact never break out. The 'Rebellious spirit' track measures how close things are to get out of hand. The higher it gets, the more ugly and violent the conflict becomes. Just like in real life, the Patriotes might run out of time as some hot-headed leaders plunge the colony into a direct confrontation with the British army. People are fed up and the clock is ticking: if results don't start showing up, Lower Canadians might be tempted to take up arms, seeing how successful their Southern neighbors were 50 years before! You've simulated more than your share of war. Now, play out what leads to it!

Details:

* Complexity: Low (3 out of 10)
* Solitaire suitability: Medium (4 out of 10)
* Number of Players: 2
* Playing Time: 3 hours
* Designer: Marco Poutre
* Developer: Curtis Kitchens
* Artist: Marc Rodrigue

Components

* 1 22x34-inch mounted game board;
* 2 double-sided player aids;
* 3 green dice to be used by the Patriote player and 3 red dice to be used by the Loyal player;
* 4 custom scoring dice;
* 150 green mobilization cubes to be used by the Patriote player;
* 125 red mobilization cubes to be used by the Loyal player;
* 147 cards divided as such: 8 'Key event' cards, 24 cards forming the 1834 deck, 24 cards forming the 1835-36 deck, 39 cards forming the 1837 deck, and 52 cards forming the generic deck.1 vol, 1 pgs 2018 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-223500 Provan, Josh Wild East - The British in Japan 1854-1868 For over two centuries Japan had been hidden behind a veil of seclusion. This changed in when Commodore Perry arrived in 1853. Unsurprisingly for a world power, Britain was fast to get in on the action. But unknown to the intruders their sudden appearance had accelerated the pace of political change in Japan. 33 color and black & white

The newcomers found themselves increasingly out of their depth in a power struggle that they did not understand. The Shogun and the Emperor were at each other's throats, factions were jockeying for position, and the foreigners were at the centre of it. Britain's first diplomats found themselves the targets of assassins and to their confusion discovered that the Emperor had no legislative power and the Shogun's word was no longer law.

Yet with the lessons of the Opium Wars still in recent memory, a slew of British soldiers, ambassadors, interpreters and adventurers attempted to protect imperial interests in Japan without causing outright war. This is the story of the rocky beginning of Anglo-Japanese relations, a story of the 'wild east', full of political schemes, Gunboat diplomacy, assassins and samurai, set in the dying days of the Edo period and the twilight of the last Shogun1 vol, 208 pgs 2020 UK, FONTHILL MEDIA
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1-227730 Proven, Joshua BULLOCKS, GRAIN AND GOOD MADEIRA: The Maratha and Jat Campaigns, 1803-1806 and the Emergence of an Indian Army On the last day of the year 1802, the Maratha Peshwa Bajirao II signed the treaty of Bassein which sparked the 2nd Anglo-Maratha War. What began as a seemingly straightforward operation to restore the Peshwa and complete Lord Wellesley's expansionist policy turned into a full-scale conflict for political hegemony which spread across central and northern India and was to establish the East India Company as the foremost power in South Asia. Includes 18 b/w images, 24 color images, and 8 b/w maps.

In military terms, it saw a little-known general named Arthur Wellesley come to prominence and also established the supremacy of the EIC's Native Army over the regular armies of the 'country powers.' It was during these testing campaigns that Europeans began to view what was already being called the 'Indian Army' with respect. Despite a series of crushing defeats, the Marathas stunned their enemies with their bravery and professionalism, exacting a heavy toll on the British despite great handicaps in command and control.

Although successful, the conclusion of the war was much less glorious than the biographies of the future Duke of Wellington care to admit. Few conflicts from this time convey in such detail the challenges faced by field commanders conducting operations in India and fewer books continue the story of the 2nd Maratha War to its ultimate conclusion in the Punjab where the last Maratha prince surrendered, this after the British 'siege lords' under Gerard Lake had been humbled before the mighty mud walls of the impregnable Jat fortress of Bharatpur.1 vol, 200 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-198710 Puliafito, Cesar THE ITALIAN LEGION BAHIA BLANCA 1856: The Forgotten Front of the Risorgimento The arrival in 1856 of the 'Legion Agricultural Italian Military' in Bahia Blanca, south of the province of Buenos Aires, more than 11,000 kilometers from Italy, meant that this distant frontier country overhaul its cultural and economic. Across the ocean the legionaries of the young Colonel Silvino Abruzzo Olivieri is proposed, in an operation organized by Mazzini and Garibaldi, to join the effort to liberate and unite Italy.

Through extensive documentation, in part unpublished, the author attempts to answer several questions: why it has come to today's distorted image Silvino Olivieri? As the Count Cavour interfered in the management of Oliver? What were the means at the disposal of the military organization? What were the uniforms? As the population survived the 1859 Indium assault? Because after the unification of Italy most of the legionaries remained in Bah?a Blanca? The text is enriched by numerous uniformological tables, maps, and drawings.1 vol, 255 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-236020 Ramming, William Edited by Christopher Pringle HUNGARY 1849: The Summer Campaign This second volume covers the decisive second half of the war. Brilliant Hungarian maneuvers and gallant defense defied and delayed the Austrian and Russian armies invading from all points of the compass and even won some notable victories. Despite the victories, the inexorable arithmetic of allied numerical superiority led ultimately to Hungary's defeat.

This work is a translation of the Austrian official history of the Summer Campaign. It therefore provides a detailed and authoritative account of this dramatic campaign, replete with fascinating episodes and invaluable factual data, in English for the first time ever. It is comprehensive in scope, addressing the secondary theaters in Transylvania and southern Hungary as well as the main western and northern fronts. It includes extensive information about orders of battle, precious nuggets about uniforms and weaponry, actual dispatches reproduced verbatim, and accounts of myriad actions from tiny skirmishes up to major battles such as Pered, Komorn, and Temesvar.

Over 20 campaign and battle maps enable clear understanding of this war's dynamic and complex operations. The translation of the original text is complemented by extensive scholarly annotation providing both critical analysis and additional data or contextual information.

Volume one, Hungary 1848: The Winter Campaign, covered the initial period of the war in which the Austrian army was defeated and expelled from Hungary, obliging the Kaiser to seek help from the Tsar. 1 vol, 556 pgs 2023 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-54490 Rothenberg, Gunther ARMY OF FRANCIS JOSEPH, THE Critical study of the army of Austro-Hungary from1815-1918, the author provides a breakdown ofnational divisions & comments on organiaztion,training, arms etc, extensive source/notes, index.1 vol, 295 pgs 1999 LAFAYETTE, PURDUE UNIV
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1-66980 Roubicek, M. OTTOMAN NAVY (10) illust1 vol, 38 pgs 1980 JERUSALEM, FRANCISCAN PRS
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1-208300 Rumsby, John H. DISCIPLINE, SYSTEM AND STYLE: The Sixteenth Lancers and British Soldiering in India 1822-1846 The 16th Lancers already had a long and distinguished history when they sailed for India in 1822. Over the next 24 years they fought in four wars, most famously in the Sutlej campaign against the Sikhs. The Battle of Aliwal, in January 1846, is still celebrated by the successor regiment of the British Army. In their peacetime life in India, the 16th sometimes enjoyed their exotic surroundings, but also endured the perils of a tropical climate - the regiment lost far more men due to disease than in battle. Includes 26 b/w illustrations and maps.

This book examines in detail what regimental soldiering was like in India in those years. It draws on an unprecedented range of sources, most of them previously unpublished. Aside from the official archives, the story is enlivened by a rich collection of journals, letters and diaries left by the officers and men.

An important feature of the book is the detailed roll of every officer and man who served in the 16th in the Sutlej. This provides a unique profile of the ranks at Aliwal: where they came from, what skills they brought to the army, why they enlisted, and what happened to them in their army career and afterwards. Some surprising results have been revealed: the high rate of literacy, the high suicide rates, and the proportion of men who stayed on in India when their regiment returned home. The officers were highly experienced and professional, in stark contrast to the amateur attitudes of their fellows in the Crimea.

All aspects of regimental soldiering are examined - command, uniforms and weapons, horses, training and medical services, but also how the men lived and played (the Sixteenth's theater was famous). Many officers and men were from army families, and the period covered shows soldiers' sons growing up in the regiment and often reaching high rank.

This unique 'social history' approach to the study of a British regiment will appeal to a wide audience; not only to students and academic staff studying military and social history, but also to students of Indian history, and to family historians with army ancestors. The account of the Sutlej campaign is relevant to the worldwide Sikh community. The nominal roll of the regiment will be appreciated by medal collectors, for whom an 'Aliwal' medal to the regiment has a special allure. The successor regiment of the Sixteenth Lancers is again serving in Afghanistan, so that this book has a topical resonance.1 vol, 352 pgs 2015 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-217610 Russell, Eugenia and Quentin ALI PASHA - LION OF IOANNINA: The Remarkable Life of the Balkan Napoleon At the beginning of the nineteenth century, the life of a petty tyrant in an obscure corner of the Ottoman Empire became the stuff of legend. What propelled this cold-blooded archetype of Oriental despotism, grandly known as 'the Lion of Yanina' and the 'Balkan Napoleon', into the consciousness of Western rulers and the general public? This book charts the rise of Ali Pasha from brigand leader to a player in world affairs and, ultimately, to a gruesome end.

Ali exploited the internal weakness of the Ottoman Empire to carve out his own de facto empire in Albania and Western Greece. Although a ruthless tyrant guilty of cruel atrocities, his lavish court became an attraction to Western travelers, most famously Lord Byron, and his military prowess led Britain, Russia, and France to seek his alliance during the Napoleonic Wars. His activities undermined the Sultan's authority.1 vol, 240 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-72390 Schorr, Dan & Starnes Eric POLISH-LITHUANIAN COMMONWEALTH ARMIES: 1792-94 Covers the uniform details and organization. Includes 4 pages of color flags, 8-page appendix of unit strength for 1792-1794, 5-page appendix of unit commanders, black and white illustrations, and bibliography.1 vol, 64 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-63350 Silverstone, Paul H. SAILING NAVY 1775-1854, THE Complete compilation from the Revolution to the Mexican War, covers the great lakes vessels and the Texas Navy along with US deep sea vessels, actions fought, biblio, index1 vol, 144 pgs 2000 ANNAPOLIS, US NAVAL INST
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1-195780 Smaldone, Joseph Warfare in the Sokoto Caliphate The successful jihad of 1804 in Hausaland -- perhaps the most important Islamic revolution in West African history, with consequences still apparent in Nigeria today -- resulted in the establishment of the Sokoto Caliphate, the largest and most enduring West African polity in the 19th century. The book is a full length study of traditional military history, and an authoritative analysis of warfare in its most prominent Islamic state.

After a brief survey of the evolution of warfare and military organization before 1800, Dr. Smaldone examines the historical development and sociological implications of the two important revolutions in military technology which occurred in the 19th century: the adoption of cavalry during the jihad period and the introduction of firearms in the latter half of the century. He argues that these two revolutions were causal factors in producing two structural transformations in the emirates of the Caliphate, first from relatively egalitarian combatant communities to feudal systems, and then to centralized bureaucratic state organizations.
1 vol, 244 pgs 2011 UK, CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
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1-193980 Smith, Digby and Kiley, Kevin MILITARY UNIFORMS OF THE 19th CENTURY: An Illustrated Encyclopedia This comprehensive illustrated directory of the uniforms of the most significant wars of the 19th century contains over 500 images of clothing, weapons, insignia, and kit. It covers the key national conflicts, discussing how the nature of warfare changed in struggles between Liberalism and Conservatism and between the old order and the new.

Chapters cover the Crimean War, fought by Russia, Turkey, British, and French; Wars of German and Italian Unification fought by the Austrians, Prussians, French, Danes, Piedmontese, and Neapolitans; US Civil War fought between the Union and Confederates; Boer War fought between the British and Boers; and Colonial uprisings that occurred in India, China, and America.

It contains an unprecedented wealth of illustrative detail, with color artworks of uniforms, battle scenes, technical drawings, and campaign details, together with contemporaneous color plates and dramatic fine art paintings -- more than 450 color illustrations.

A definitive analysis of the weapons, equipment, deployment, tactics and motivation of these national forces, as well as fascinating detail of day-to-day life for the soldiers that fought the battles. All together, the book brings to life the experience of 19th century soldiers on campaign. 1 vol, 256 pgs 2010 UK, LORENZ BOOKS
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1-222720 Somerville, Michael BULL RUN TO BOER WAR: How the American Civil War Changed the British Army The American Civil War is often said to have predicted the way in which later wars such as the Boer War and WWI would be fought. As a result, the British Army has been criticized for not heeding its lessons -- a view that can be traced back to the 1930s.

This book challenges that long-held view and demonstrates that the responses to the lessons of the war in the British Army were more complex, better informed, and of higher quality, than normally depicted.

Key to this new interpretation is that it takes a19th century perspective rather than pre-supposing what the British should have seen based upon hindsight from the South African veldt or the Western Front trenches. It demonstrates that strategists and policy-makers reacted to the changes in the nature of warfare suggested by American experience, looks at how officers in the cavalry, infantry, artillery and engineers applied their observations in America to the technical and tactical issues of the day, and even examines the war's influence on the development of aeronautics.1 vol, 384 pgs 2019 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-207890 Somogyi, Gyozo ROYAL HUNGARIAN DEFENCE FORCES 1868 - 1914 Hungarian military uniforms 1868-1914

Very little text. Cover-to-cover color illustrations with captions in Hungarian and English. Series presents the military culture, weaponry, and warfare spanning various historical periods. 1 vol, 92 pgs 2014 HUNGARY
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1-191260 Spiers, Edward SCOTTISH SOLDIER AND EMPIRE 1854-1902, THE The author reflects upon the iconic role of the Scottish soldier as an empire builder. It examines his role through letters, diaries and the press. B/w illust/maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 256 pgs 2006 UK, EDINBURG UNIV PRESS
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1-229340 Thomas, Graham PIRATE KILLERS: The Royal Navy and the African Pirates Examines the Royal Navy anti-piracy campaign against African pirates, from the Mediterranean to the shores of West Africa and around to Madagascar. On the Barbary Coast of North Africa, pirates preyed on shipping in the Mediterranean. In the Atlantic, they also terrorized the populations of the coastal towns. Then, about 150 years ago, the RN killed 'The King of the Pirates' Bartholomew Roberts and captured his fleet. Scores of his men were executed by the Admiralty Court. But perhaps the most telling sections concern critical engagements, including the daring rescue of the British merchant ship The Three Sisters by HMS Polyphemus in 1848 and the actions of the HMS Prometheus against the Rif pirates a few years later. 1 vol, 256 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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2-229340 Thomas, Graham PIRATE KILLERS: The Royal Navy and the African Pirates Examines the Royal Navy anti-piracy campaign against African pirates, from the Mediterranean to the shores of West Africa and around to Madagascar. On the Barbary Coast of North Africa, pirates preyed on shipping in the Mediterranean. In the Atlantic, they also terrorized the populations of the coastal towns. Then, about 150 years ago, the RN killed 'The King of the Pirates' Bartholomew Roberts and captured his fleet. Scores of his men were executed by the Admiralty Court. But perhaps the most telling sections concern critical engagements, including the daring rescue of the British merchant ship The Three Sisters by HMS Polyphemus in 1848 and the actions of the HMS Prometheus against the Rif pirates a few years later. 1 vol, 256 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-83990 Troiani, Don DON TROIANI'S AMERICAN BATTLES 1754-1865 9x12, lavishly illustrated with full-color artwork, some of which can be found only in private hands; 172+ color paintings, 50+ color photos, from the F&I Wars to the ACW, must have for old and new fans. A few color images in front from F&I War: Brit 44th Regt Grenadier 1755, US VA Regt 1754, Black Watch 1759, Eastern Woodland Indian 1755-80 (generic it seems). Battle of Bushy Run Aug 6 1763. And then it goes into American Revolution with 31 color uniform plates. Rest is lots and lots of American Civil War uniform/battle plates. 1 vol, 264 pgs 2006 US, STACKPOLE BOOKS
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2-83990 Troiani, Don DON TROIANI'S AMERICAN BATTLES 1754-1865 Oversized at 9x12 inches, and lavishly illustrated with full-color artwork, some of which can be found only in private hands -- 172 color paintings and 50+ color photos covers the French & Indian Wars to the American Cicil War.

In the front: A few color images from F&I War: Brit 44th Regt Grenadier 1755, US VA Regt 1754, Black Watch 1759, Eastern Woodland Indian 1755-80 (generic it seems), and the Battle of Bushy Run Aug 6 1763. And then it goes into American Revolution with 31 color uniform plates. Rest is lots and lots of American Civil War uniform/battle plates. 1 vol, 264 pgs 2013 US, STACKPOLE BOOKS
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1-930334 various STRATEGY & TACTICS # 334: Rio Grande War Wargame Rio Grande War is a two-player wargame on a hypothetical war between the United States and the Empire of Mexico following the American Civil War. The assumption is that France's Napoleon III decided to back up Maximilian with the French army to maintain his power in Mexico, and the US responded with an invasion. At stake: The fate of North America!

One side commands the Imperial forces (Maximilian and his French allies), and the other the Allies (US and Mexican Republic). The central game mechanism is Action Points (AP). AP are a quantification of each sides command and logistical capabilities. Players expend AP to recruit units and conduct various military operations. Each hex on the map represents 45 miles. Each game turn represents one to two months. Combat units represent divisions, brigades, regiments, and groups of partisans/bandits. Infantry and cavalry units include attached artillery, pioneer and logistic support. Leaders represent an inspirational to competent commander plus whatever troops they bring to the field. Also includes magazine.1 vol, 84 pgs 2022 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-930338 various STRATEGY & TACTICS # 338: Russian Boots South: Conquest of Central Asia The game system is based on the previously published S&T games: They Died with Their Boots On Volumes 1 & 2, Julian, and Sepoy Mutiny. This two-player wargame simulates the Russian conquest of Central Asia during the 1850s to 1890s.

Two opposing players: Russian Empire and Khanates. The Russian Empire player represents the theater command of an autocratic empire. The Khanate player represents the various independent kingdoms and tribes of the region, with the possibility of intervention from forces on the periphery. Victory conditions are asymmetrical, with the Russians trying to conquer Central Asia and the Khanates trying to prevent this.

There are three scenarios, each representing a different situation. Each game turn represents from one to six years, depending on the pace of operations. Each hexagon on the map represents 80 to 90 kilometers (53 miles). Each Russian unit represents one or two battalion-sized groups of companies or squadrons. Other units represent brigade or division-sized units, along with corresponding logistics, as well as groupings of tribesmen or other fighters ranging between 1000 to 5000 fighters. Generals represent key commanders, their staffs, and an elite guard.

Components: One 22 x 34-inch game map, 176 5/8-inch counters, and magazine.1 vol, 84 pgs 2022 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-47750 von Warnery, Emanuel -- With Introduction by Nosworthy, B REMARKS ON CAVALRY Reprint of 1798 edition. Extensive introduction by Brent Nosworthy places Warnery in context of the period and examines his major impact on Napoleonic cavalry tactics. Includes 10 b/w plates illustrating cavalry formations and 31 line drawings. This is a prime source for 18th/19th century study.1 vol, 224 pgs 1997 LONDON, CONSTABLE PUBLISH
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1-197180 Weaver, Ralph THE HUNGARIAN ARMY: 1848-1849 This book deals with a period in history that is little known outside the area of central Europe where the events took place. However, the Hungarian uprising was part of a great movement which spread across Europe in 1848. It was sparked off by the revolution in Paris which ousted the king and ushered in a republic, but the roots of the uprising in Hungary went much deeper into history. It was assisted, not directly, but indirectly by 'liberal' disturbances in Vienna, Italy, Prussia, Spain, Germany, and even in Britain where the Chartist movement profoundly shocked the government of the day.

The campaign by the Austrian Hapsburgs and their allies both within and outside the borders of the empire surged backward and forward across the area then referred to as Hungary (a much larger area than the present national state), as first the Hungarians and later the Austrians and Russians became ascendant.

The Hungarian government spared no efforts in raising troops, giving them uniforms and arming and equipping them with modern weapons, and when that was not possible, anything that could be pressed into service. Some troops carried the latest percussion weapons while others had pikes and scythes. Cavalry were given, or brought with them, axes and whips!

Illustrated with original color plates by Ron Poulter.1 vol, 80 pgs 2012 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-217170 Weaver, Ralph THE HUNDRED THOUSAND SONS OF ST. LOUIS This book sheds light on an almost unknown military campaign conducted by a French army, 100,000 men strong. The army was referred to by the French king as the 'Sons of St. Louis' and was pitted against parts of the regular Spanish army and a numerous militia.

The cause of the war was a revolution in Spain in 1820 which brought in a 'Liberal' government and the Cortez (Spanish parliament) held King Ferdinand as a virtual prisoner. Ferdinand appealed for help from the French who were supported by an army of Spanish Royalists. A few years earlier many of these Royalist volunteers had been France's bitter enemies and had fought Napoleon's generals to a standstill.

The French troops who crossed the Pyrenees were part of a newly forged army, taken from the debris of Napoleon's old regiments augmented with newly raised conscripts and many inexperienced officers drawn from emigres and the old nobility who had returned to France after the Battle of Waterloo. However, it was led by battle-hardened former Imperial officers and was placed under the overall command of the king of France's nephew, who was also in line for the throne of France.

A full account of the campaign is given, together with detailed descriptions and organization of the armies of France and Spain, illustrated with contemporary pictures and modern interpretations and including maps and plans of the war.

The final and crucial battle, the taking of the forts on the island of the Trocadero, opposite Cadiz, is given special attention. Although small by recent European standards, the fight was decisive for bringing about the end to the war and for establishing the spirit of the new French Royal army and restoring France to a position as one of the leading world powers. 1 vol, 140 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-228790 Whitburn, Bill DUST OF GLORY: The First Anglo-Afghan War 1839-1842 - Its Causes and Course Explores the causes of the First Anglo-Afghan War and describes its course gleaned from a multitude of sources supported by seventeen sketch maps of key actions. No lessons were learnt as five more conflicts were to follow in this country that only produces fruit, nuts and opium. Includes 12 b/w ills. 23 color illustrations, and 17 b/w maps.

The Russian-sponsored attack by the Shah of Persia on Herat was the latest move in the long-running tournament for predominant influence in Central Asia called the Great Game. Its proximity to India could not be tolerated as it threatened British designs for the expansion of trade along the Indus valley.

Urged on by hawkish secretaries, hoodwinked by the wily Maharaja of Punjab, and prompted by his political masters in London, the ostensibly peaceful Governor-General of India, Lord Auckland, ordered the assembly of a vast army to counter the Persian move. The opportunity was also to be used to replace Shah Shuja back on his ancestral throne of Afghanistan.

At the eleventh hour, Persia withdrew from its failed attack and to many a sage observer, Lord Auckland should have ordered his army back to barracks. Instead, an army of 10,000 soldiers, 50,000 transport animals and 30,000 camp followers advanced in December 1839 for the single purpose of regime change.1 vol, 428 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-87770 Williams, Dennis THERE ARE YOUR GUNS:Warfare in the Age of Steam Based on GENERAL de BRIGADE rules system, complete rules for Warfare in the Age of Steam 1816-1897 Army lists, scenarios.1 vol, 112 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-902929 Wolff, C. THE GERMAN ORDER OF THE 13 YEAR WAR: 1454-1466 Covers Knight Brothers and mercenary armies in the 15th century. After his bloody defeat in the Battle of the 1410, the state of the order in Prussia was in a phase of decline. In 1454, the Prussian cities and Knights rose up against the rule of the friars and allied themselves with the King of Poland. A 13-year war flared up.

The crusade enthusiasm that had led the order at the height of his power to serve huge armies of voluntary knights was now extinguished. Instead, certain mercenaries determined the course of the war. Their upkeep devoured huge sums of money and when the order could no longer raise the required funds, the mercenaries themselves tore into the dominion in the country.

The present volume deals with the army of this last significant conflict in the history of the Teutonic Order. In addition to the composition of the individual armies, the equipment and tactical use of the mercenary armies are also analysis. Includes contemporary illustrations and seven full-page color drawings.1 vol, 64 pgs 2018 GERMANY, BERLIN ZINNFIGUREN
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1-213300 LA BATAILLE DE LIGNY: Wargame System details the climactic moments of Napoleon's last 100 days as Emperor. This 2nd edition simulates the Prussian Army of the Lower Rhine's desperate attempt to stop the French Armee du Nord as it marched north towards Brussels. Napoleon found his last great victory at Ligny.

Includes four 34x22-inch period maps and nearly 1,000 multi-colored playing counters. This tactical game is ideal for solitaire study or team play and can be matched with La Bataille de les Quatre Bras to recreate the events of June 16th 1815.1 vol, 1 pgs 2017 US, CLASH OF ARMS
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1-218120 LA BATAILLE DE LUTZEN: 1813 In May of 1813, Napoleon began the campaign for Germany with a bang - as was his custom. The Prussian and Russian armies attempted to ambush the French main army strung out in road march. Their approach went undetected and they are able to close within two miles. In fact, not until the moment of their assault do the French become aware of them.

But, instead of the expected weak flank guard, they are met by the strong divisions of Souham and Girard and by mid-afternoon, Napoleon and 100,000 French and their allies have swarmed to their support. The battle raged in ever-mounting fury until night finally brought an end to the slaughter. The first major battle of the 1813 campaign ends with thousands of dead and wounded and with the Russian and Prussian armies in full retreat.

La Bataille de Lutzen simulates the first major clash of Napoleon's 1813 campaign. Lacking adequate cavalry and handicapped by a large number of raw recruits, the French player must rapidly consolidate his scattered forces to counter the sudden Allied attack. As the player commanding the Allied forces, you must deal the French a decisive blow before Napoleon can react and bring reinforcements to bear.

Lutzen is ideal for multiple players or solitaire study. Each turn represents 20 minutes of real time, and each hex equals 100 meters. The rules are the Lutzen version of the award winning system developed by the Marshall Enterprises Household and cover the full range of features characteristic of the Napoleonic battlefield. Players are faced with the same tactical dilemmas their historical counterparts faced, though play balance depends upon their own skill.

Contains:
* New Rulebook including historical commentary
* 1,000 plus die-cut counters
* Two 22x34-inch game maps
* Organizational displays
* Charts & Tables
* Dice1 vol, 1 pgs 2018 US, CLASH OF ARMS
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1-218130 LA BATAILLE DE DRESDE: 1813 1813, Austria ends its neutrality and enters the VIth Coalition against France. After joining contingents of the Russian and Prussian armies this new army marches north out of Bohemia nearly 200,000 strong. The army marches along the west bank of the Elbe into Saxony, its large lumbering columns stretched across the Erz mountains.

From where he has been pursuing enemy forces to the east, Napoleon sees this new threat aimed at his line of communications and the city of Dresden, the main supply depot for his army. Only a single French Corps stands in its way. Outnumbered nearly ten-to-one, it cannot hold. In a flurry of orders Napoleon redirects his guard and several corps to march to its rescue.

La Bataille de Dresde details the titanic battle that ensued on August 25th and raged through the 27th. Up to 4 players control the Prussian, Austrian and Russian forces commanded by Feldmarschall Carl zu Schwarzenberg, while up to a further four command such French personages as Marshals Ney, Marmont, Mortier, Victor, St. Cyr... or Napoleon, himself. Every battalion of infantry, squadron of cavalry or battery of artillery that was present at the battle is included... and are at their command.

Contents:
* Standard Rules (based on the 3rd and 4th Editions)
* Special Rules containing 5 scenarios and historical commentary
* Over 1000 full-color 1/2-inch counters (6 sheets)
* 4 22x34-inch full-color period style maps
* 2 full-color Organizational Displays
* Multiple cardstock Charts and Tables for play
* Two six-sided dice1 vol, 1 pgs 2018 US, CLASH OF ARMS
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1-229860 THE CAMP AT DRESDEN, 1812-1813: The Previously Unpublished Manuscript of A. Sauerweid Two-volume set of eyewitness French uniform illustrations by Alexander Sauerweid before Napoleon's last victory in Germany in the summer of 1813. Volume 1 - 450+ illustrations; Volume 2 - Analysis of the plates, manuscript context, and history.

In 1813, Alexander Sauerweid (1783-1844) created dozens of uniform plates based upon the soldiers in the French Army and its allies encamped around the city of Dresden before Napoleon's victory there on August 26-27. These plates have been known to collectors, but until now they were not published as a single collection. Plate analysis by researcher and author Vincent Bourgeot. Foreword by Jean Tulard, member of the Institut de France. Commentary by uniform experts Alfred Umhey and Yves Martin. 2 vol, 244 pgs 2021 FRANCE, EPOPEES HISTOIRE
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1-234710 LA BATAILLE DE MONT SAINT JEAN: June 18, 1815 (Deluxe Edition Wargame) Mont St. Jean is the French name for the Battle of Waterloo, and the Prussians called this The battle of Belle Alliance. The Deluxe edition contains:

4 34x22-inch maps
3 Organizational Displays
Standard Rules & Special Rulebook
6 Counter Sheets (2 Quatre Bras, 3 Ligny, 1 Informational markers)
Charts & Tables
Scale = 100 m/Hex
Time = 20 min/Turn
Units = 50-100 men/SP (Regimental/Brigade Size)1 vol, 1 pgs 2018 US, CLASH OF ARMS1 vol, 1 pgs 2018 US, CLASH OF ARMS
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1-234720 BATTLE FROM THE AGE OF REASON: Primer For 20 years, the Battles from the Age of Reason (BAR) game series has covered mid-18th century warfare. The BAR games feature a highly detailed, realistic and interactive game system, gorgeous map and counter graphics, thorough research, and exciting battles throughout Europe and America.

However, because of rules depth, detail, and period elan, many gamers have been perplexed in learning the system. This Primer is designed as an illustrated learning tool to accompany and enhance the Third Edition BAR rules. This Primer features illustrated rules demonstrations, game tactics, learning modules and 280 upgrade and errata counters for previous BAR games.

This BAR Primer can be used with all BAR games and even with older rules sets, but is designed around the Third Edition BAR rules and ownership of Fontenoy is required for use of the 'Learning Modules' sections.1 vol, 1 pgs 2022 US, CLASH OF ARMS
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1-666099 CASTALLA 1812 Y 1813 On July 21, the Spanish army of General Jose O'Donnell, confident and secure in their numerical superiority, was brutally beaten in the hoya Castalla near Alicante, by the troops of Marshal Suchet.

A year later, on April 13, 1813, a council of war would raise an army composed of English, Portuguese, Sicilian, and Spanish troops to turn the tide of war in the Spanish Levante. With King Joseph in Vitoria, the Second Battle of Castalla marked the beginning of the end of the French in Valencia, who were forced to leave.

Suchet could not retake the initiative and could only delay as long as possible the imperial debacle in Aragon and Catalonia, abandoned to their fate by King Joseph and the Emperor.

THE FIRST BATTLE OF CASTALLA, JULY 21, 1812: Reorganization and deployments; Plan of attack; Battle; Spanish Withdrawal.

THE SECOND BATTLE OF CASTALLA, APRIL 13, 1813: General situation; Yecla, Villena, and Biar; and the battle. 1 vol, 110 pgs 2014 SPAIN, ALMENA
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1-66644 MADRID 1808-1813:La Expulsion de los Frances 'Osprey' type book with (8) color plates with several figures per plate, many b/w illust/maps, covers the battles/campaigns.1 vol, 80 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-66665 Chiclana 1811 - The Defense of Cadiz The Battle of Chiclana, also called the Battle of Barrosa, fought on March 5 of 1811 near Cadiz , was a battle of the Spanish War of Independence . An Anglo-Portuguese division defeated two French divisions, but this had minimal effect on the overall strategy of the war.

The reduction in the number of troops besieging the city gave the Anglo-Spanish garrison an opportunity to lift the siege and to this end a large allied force sailed from Cadiz to Tarifa and then north to attack the French lines by the rear, but the French, under the command of Marshal Victor , learned the moves of the allies and prepared a trap.

A French division blocked the road to Cadiz, while the other two divisions of Victor fell against the British division under the command of Sir Thomas Graham . After a bloody battle on two fronts, the British division defeated the French forces attackers. However, the lack of support from the Spanish contingent prevented an absolute victory, and the French were able to regroup and resume their positions in the siege, the Allies achieved their goal, and even Victor's considered a French victory since the siege C?diz by them could continue until August 24th of 1812. Color plates.
1 vol, 80 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-84710 AUSTERLITZ 1805: Battle of the Three Emperors A4, part of the Andrea Press 'Re-enactment Series,' offers 65 color pages with photos, illustrations, and maps.1 vol, 64 pgs 2006 SPAIN, ANDREA PRESS
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1-932021 LA REVUE NAPOLEON #21:January-March 1805 multiple articles, many illust 1 vol, 92 pgs 2005 FRANCE, LA REVUE NAPOLEON
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1-999294 294 BRITISH TROOPS IN THE WEST INDIES 1792-1815 Osprey Men-At-Arms series, 8 color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1996 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-PWAR092 PAPER WARS: Issue 92: Pitt's War Pitt's War simulates the epic struggle between United Kingdom and France from the beginning of the French Revolution to the end of the French Empire at Waterloo (1792-1815) on a map with zones covering Europe and the Levant. Each turn is worth a year with a fair and a bad weather impulse. Combat units are multi step historical armies with elite corps and main generals. Includes 130 event markers to simulate easily the essence of that period.

One player controls the French forces and the other one controls United Kingdom and her allies to gain predominance over Europe. Because of the low density of counters and low complexity rules, players are able to end a full game in less than 10 hours for the full campaign. The game also provides two scenarios to cover the Republic period and the French Empire.

Product Information:

* Complexity: Low
* Solitaire suitability: Medium
* Time scale: 1 year per turn
* Map scale: One province per area
* Unit scale: Armies and corps
* 1 Map
* 228 counters 1 vol, 64 pgs 2019 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-212680 Abel, Jonathan GUIBERT: Father of Napoleon's Grande Armee If there was one man, other than Napoleon himself, who determined the course of the Napoleonic Wars, it was Jacques-Antoine-Hippolyte, comte de Guibert, the foremost military theorist in France from 1770 to his death in 1790. Taking in the full scope of the times, from the ideas of the Enlightenment to the passions of the French Revolution, Jonathan Abel's Guibert is the first book in English to tell the remarkable story of the man who, through his pen and political activity, truly earned the title of Father of the Grande Armee.

In his Essai General de Tactique, published in 1771, Guibert set forth the definitive institutional doctrine for the French army of the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. But unlike many other martial theorists, Guibert, who served in the French Ministry of War from 1775 to 1777 and again from 1787 to 1789, was able to put his ideas into practice.

Drawing on a wealth of primary source documents-including Guibert's own papers and the letters and memoirs of his friends and associates-Jonathan Abel re-creates the temper of an era of great turbulence and remarkable creativity. More than a military theorist, Guibert was very much a man of his day; he attended salons, wrote poetry and plays, and was inducted into the Academie Francaise. A fiery figure, he rose and fell from power, lived and loved fiercely, and died swearing that he would 'find justice.'

In Abel's account, Guibert does at last receive a measure of justice: a thorough, painstakingly documented picture of this complex man in the thick of extraordinary times, building the foundation for Napoleon's success between 1796 and 1807-and in significant ways, changing the course of European history.1 vol, 296 pgs 2016 US, UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA PRESS
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1-211910 Adye, R and Eliot, W. with New Introduction by Dr. Stephen Summerfield THE BOMBARDIER AND POCKET GUNNER 2016 reissue. Quality hardback facsimile of the most important 400-page, 7th edition 1813 (and virtually impossible to find in the original) with a new 40-page introduction. The finest and rarest edition of the principal artillery manual of the Napoleonic Wars.1 vol, 440 pgs 2016 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-236880 Al-Jabarti NAPOLEON IN EGYPT: Al-Jabarti's Chronicle of the French Occupation of 1798 Expanded edition celebrates the 250th anniversary of Al-Jabarti's birth with an Arab view of Napoleon's conquest of Egypt in 1798. Combines historical narration and reflection with daily observations about the atmosphere in Cairo and the mood among the local population. Illustrated.

The French view of these events is described by Napoleon's secretary, but Columbia and Princeton University experts provide an introduction to the period and a stinging critique of French preoccupation with Egypt and the resulting cultural 'Orientalism.' An additional chapter examines the Arabic interpretation of Al-Jabarti's writings. 1 vol, 210 pgs 2011 US, MARKUS WIENER
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1-66656 Alcala, Cesar LOS SITIOS DE GERONA 1808-1809 Covers the three battles for Gerona, including the Siege that lasted seven months and saw 15,000 French casualties. Color plates and b/w illust.1 vol, 80 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-35350 Alison ALISON'S ATLAS, 1792-1815 108 color maps and battle plans.1 vol, 124 pgs 2006 US, THE HISTORICAL ARCHIV
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1-197450 Anderson, Peter BLUNDERS ON THE DANUBE This book contains 23 scenarios for use with Brent Oman's Horse and Musket era rules, Field of Battle, by Piquet with color maps

1) Sacile: April 16. Prince Eugene's first battle, where he was defeated by Archduke John.
2) Raszyn: April 19 Poniatowski's Polish troops, with Saxon allies, try to delay Archduke Ferdinand's advance on Warsaw.
3) Teugen Hausen: April 19 Davout's 3rd Corps advancing from Ratisbon must defeat Hohenzollern's Austrian III Corps to reunite with the main army and avoid destruction by Archduke Charles
4) Abensberg: April 20. The Emperor Napoleon arrives in Bavaria, and the momentum shifts decisively to the French and their allies!
5) Eggmuhl: April 22 Napoleon attempts to trap the retreating Austrians against the Danube. The Austrian rearguard must delay the French , and then make good their own escape.
6) Neumarkt; April 24 Austrian general Hiller turns at bay and chastises the pursuing French and Bavarians under Marshal Bessieres.
7) Grochow: April 25 Prince Poniatowski leads his Poles on a raid across the Vistula upon the Advanced Guard Division of Austrian General von Mohr.
8) Ebelsberg: May 3 Massena's troops attempts to destroy the Austrians of Hiller's command before they can retreat across the River Traun.
9) Battle on the Piave: May 8 Prince Eugene surprises Archduke John by making a bold crossing of the rapidly rising River Piave.
10) Tarvis: May 17 Prince Eugene and the Army of Italy come across the weak Austrian VII corps under Albert Gyulai. Despite their strong position, the Austrians are swept from the field.
11) Aspern-Essling Day 1: May 21 Overconfidence and reliance upon a rickety bridge leave the French fighting for their lives along the Danbube.
12) Aspern-Essling Day 2: May 22 Unable to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat, Napoleon is ultimately forced to retreat back across the Danube.
13) Gospic: May 21-22 Marshal Marmont attempts to chase the Austrians out of Croatia.
14) St. Michael: May 25 Johann Jellacic's Division is under orders to withdraw from Styria, but Eugene catches up with him and goes immediately to the attack!
15) 2nd Battle of Bergisel: May 29 Tyrolean Rebels, including Andreas Hoffer, harass Deroy's Bavarian Division near Innsbruck.
16) Klagenfurt: June 6 Chasteler's command must withdraw from the Tyrol. They and their baggage must pass by the walled town of Klagenfurt. French GD Rusca isn't planning to make it easy for them!
17) Raab: June 14 Prince Eugene faces Archduke John for the third time. With his army filled with large numbers of the untested Hungarian Insurrectio, John holds a strong defensive position.
18) Graz: June 26 'Une contra Dix'; Ignaz Gyulai attempts to destroy the isolated 84e Ligne; the result is one of the most celebrated feats of arms by the French Infantry.
19) Wagram: July 6 Napoleon and the Archduke Charles square off in what is the largest battle in the history of Europe to that point.
20)Wagram: Davout's Attack The action on the French Right Flank.
21) Wagram: Rumble on the Russbach The central portion of the battle along the Russbach stream.
22) Wagram: Crisis on the French Left Massena and Bernadotte attempt to stem the initial Austrian attack... without using up too many of the French reserves!
23) Znaim: July 11 The French catch up with the retreating Austrians, and battle is joined while peace negotiations proceed apace even as brave men on both sides fight and die.
1 vol, 122 pgs 2012 US, PIQUET
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1-51990 anon MEMOIRS OF A SERGEANT LATE IN THE 43RD LIGHT INF Account of an anonymous Irishman who saw servicein Copenhagen, Corunna, Talavera & the Peninsulauntil 1813.1 vol, 278 pgs 1998 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-52430 anon RULES & REGULATIONS FOR HIS MAJESTY'S FORCES Complete for the Formations, Field-Exercise andMovements of the British Army, was given to everyofficer and covers Recruits, Companys, Battilions,the Line & General Orders, (15) fold out exercises1 vol, 400 pgs 1813 WHITEHALL, T. EGERTON
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2-57610 anon MILITARY UNIFORMS ONE:Imperial Guard of Bonaparte Folio size, (16) color prints, part of the 'ArielPress' series, accompanying text.1 vol, 40 pgs 1968 LONDON, THE ARIEL PRESS
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1-25310 Anton, James RETROSPECT OF A MILITARY LIFE:42nd Royal Highland First-hand account of the author's entry into the 42nd, covers the late Peninsula & Waterloo, index.1 vol, 395 pgs 1991 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-970008 Arcq, Alain illust by Florent Vincent LIGNY 1815 FORGOTTEN BATTLES series:Not so forgotten, niceart work, photos of artifacts, 60 b/w & colorillust & maps etc.1 vol, 112 pgs 2006 FRANCE, HISTORIC ONE EDITIONS
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1-970011 Arcq, Alain; illust by Florent Vincent WAVRE and NAMUR - 18-21 June 1815 FORGOTTEN BATTLES series: On the evening of the battle of Ligny, Napoleon marched to Waterloo. Winner of the Prussians, the Emperor joined Marshal Ney, who was unable to beat the British allies, Belgian and Dutch at the Battle of Quatre Bras. The Emperor left the Grouchy chase what he believes to be a Prussian army routed. While the cannon thundered in Waterloo, the Army Corps of Grouchy engage the Prussians at the Battle of Wavre. Grouchy did err in not walking to the sound of cannon to Waterloo? Did he simply followed the order of the Emperor?

The volume of real Napoleonic battle totally ignored attempts to restore the truth about this episode. After the Battle of Wavre, this book presents for the first time in full fighting Namur copy and retirement of the French army to France, organized with zeal by Grouchy. This volume concludes the trilogy of battles before the final battle of Waterloo. 60 b/w & color illust & maps etc.1 vol, 112 pgs 2012 FRANCE, HISTORIC ONE EDITIONS
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1-207790 Arnold, James NAPOLEON 1813: Decision at Bautzen Napoleon 1813, with 35 maps, 70+ illust and appendices, describes and explains Napoleon's efforts to recover from the catastrophe of 1812. It dismisses many conventional myths regarding the spring campaign of 1813.

Was Ney to blame for the campaign's failure? What role did Napoleon's lack of cavalry play? Did one of history's 'Great Captains' have a realistic chance to preserve his reign? On the allied side, the role of Prussia is described, including the critical contribution of the much-scorned Prussian King Friedrich Wilhelm III.

Blucher and the Prussian General Staff emerge with relentless determination to fight the French. Their distrust of the Russians and their own blunders threaten to unravel the Russo-Prussian alliance.

At the heart of the allied effort is Tsar Alexander. His messianic vision to bring down the French emperor works at odds with his decision to usurp command of the allied armies from the military professionals. Throughout the story of the tumultuous spring days, Napoleon 1813 gives voice to the soldiers who participated in a campaign that proved Napoleon's last, best chance to preserve his dynasty.1 vol, 464 pgs 2015 US, JAMES ARNOLD
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1-228560 Arnold, James THE 1809 CAMPAIGN OMNIBUS: Crisis on the Danube and Napoleon Conquers Austria For the first time together in one volume, Arnold's two books devoted to Napoleon's 1809 campaign Crisis on the Danube and Napoleon Conquers Austria.1 vol, 576 pgs 2021 UK, JAMES ARNOLD
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1-87690 Arnold, James aand Reinersten, Ralph CRISIS IN THE SNOWS: The Eylau Campaign 1806-1807 Back in print. Detailed with 37 maps, 50+ illustrations, and eight appendices. Using primary sources, the authors reveal the hell of a winter campaign that counters much of the classic opinion on the French and Russians. Includes bibliography and index.1 vol, 470 pgs 2015 US, JAMES ARNOLD
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1-190670 Arnold, James and Reinertsen, Ralph BATTLES FOR EMPIRE: Napoleonic Scenarios 1807-09 Thirteen scenarios with 14 color maps, and 31 color and b/w illustrations.

* Mohrungen: Jan 25, 1807
* Bagration's Rear Guard: Feb 7, 1807
* Davout at Eylau: Feb 8, 1807
* Braunsberg: Feb 26, 1807
* Allied Invasion of Germany: Late April 1807
* Relief of Danzig: May 15, 1807
* Teugen Hausen: Apr 19, 1809
* Eckmuhl: Apr 22, 1809
* Train Raid: May 1809
* Lannes' Last Charge: May 22, 1809
* Raab: Jun 19, 1809
* Cadzand: Aug 2, 18091 vol, 80 pgs 2018 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-58670 Arnold, James R. MARENGO AND HOHENLINDEN: Napoleon's Rise to Power The great victories that propelled Napoleon to power and a concise analysis of the creation of the army that Bonaparte led to victory. Includes 20+ b/w maps, OOBs, losses, bibliography, and index.1 vol, 304 pgs 1999 US, JAMES ARNOLD
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2-58670 Arnold, James R. MARENGO AND HOHENLINDEN:Napoleon's Rise to Power The great victories that propelled Napoleon to power, a concise analysis of the creation of the army that Bonaparte led to victory, 20+ b/w maps, o/b's, losses, biblio, index.1 vol, 304 pgs 2006 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-197200 Arnold, James R. and Reinertsen, Ralph R. NAPOLEON'S TRIUMPH: La Grande Armee Versus the Tsar's Army - The Friedland Campaign 1807 Detailed orders of battle, images, and 39 maps for the Battle of Friedland

Using primary sources gleaned from libraries and archives in Europe and the United States, Napoleon's Triumph describes Napoleon's amazing reversal of fortune. It relates the winter battles that blunted the Russian offensive and then turns to the complex, dramatic Siege of Danzig. Renewed campaigning in the spring witnessed yet another surprise Russian offensive.

But for the leadership of Marshal Michel Ney, Bennigsen would have removed a major French piece from the strategic chessboard. Instead came Napoleon's counteroffensive leading to the Battle of Heilsberg, Napoleon's least-understood major battle. The decisive triumph at Friedland occurred four days later, an encounter heretofore shrouded by biased interpretations, one designed to burnish Napoleon's image, the other to explain away a bad Russian defeat.

Lavishly illustrated with portraits, drawings, paintings, and maps, and supplemented with detailed appendices on the strengths and composition of the rival forces, Napoleon's Triumph provides an original interpretation of the 1807 campaign.1 vol, 440 pgs 2011 US, JAMES ARNOLD
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1-20990 Atteridge, A.H. MARSHAL NEY, THE BRAVEST OF THE BRAVE Maps, illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 379 pgs 2001 UK, NAVAL & MILITARY PRES
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1-35760 Austin, Paul Britten 1812: NAPOLEON IN MOSCOW This is the second of three volumes, in which Mr. Britten-Austin paints a riveting picture of Napoleon's Russian Campaign in 1812. The concentration is on that part of the campaign aimed at Moscow, and the activities of other forces, detached to address different targets, are only covered in so far as they impact on the march on, stay-in and retreat from Moscow.

A huge number of personal recollections have been carefully sifted and appropriate extracts selected, and then merged into a continuous narrative, linked almost seamlessly together by Mr.Britten-Austin himself. The result is a masterpiece. The feeling of immediacy is very pronounced and indeed at times the events, harrowing in themselves, are so graphically described by the participants that the reader has to pause, all but overcome by the horror and pathos of the narrative.

This volume is dominated by the conflagration that engulfed most of Moscow immediately after the French arrival, by Napoleon's dithering as he waits for Russian responses that never come to his peace overtures, by Murat's starving forces confronting increasing Russian resistance and by the fatal decision to lurch southwards from Moscow with forces that have already been depleted by hunger and disease, and demoralised by looting and growing breakdowns in discipline. The volume ends with the Emperor's realisation, far too late, that a victory in the field, in the Ukraine or elsewhere, is impossible in 1812 and that retreat is unavoidable. This is grim story of wishful thinking, lack of realism and of a slide towards disaster. Few of the major players come well out of it, other than Prince Eugene Beauharnais, Napoleon's stepson, who in this and the subsequent volume, emerges as an admirable and capable commander in very difficult circumstances. As with the other volumes the footnotes (at the back of the book) are a joy, often packed with detailed information that sheds significant illumination on the main text.
1 vol, 208 pgs 1995 LONDON, GREENHILL PRESS
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1-209520 Baker-Smith, Veronica WELLINGTON'S HIDDEN HEROES: The Dutch and the Belgians at Waterloo The Duke of Wellington described the Battle of Waterloo as 'the most desperate business I ever was in . . . I was never so near being beat.' The courage of British troops that day has been rightly praised ever since, but the fact that one-third of the forces which gave him his narrow victory were subjects, not of George III, but of the King of the Netherlands has been almost completely ignored. This book seeks to correct a grave injustice through the study of Dutch sources, the majority of which have never been used by English-speaking historians.

The Dutch-Belgians have been variously described as inexperienced, incompetent and cowardly, a rogue element in the otherwise disciplined Allied Army. It is only now being tentatively acknowledged that they alone saved Wellington from disaster at Quatre Bras. He had committed a strategic error in that, as Napoleon advanced, his own troops were scattered over a hundred kilometers of southern Belgium.

Outnumbered three to one, the Netherlanders gave him time to concentrate his forces and save Brussels from French occupation. At Waterloo itself, on at least three occasions when the fate of the battle 'hung upon the cusp,' their engagement with the enemy aided British recovery. Their commander - the Prince of Orange - has been viciously described as an arrogant fool, a disaster waiting to happen, and even a dangerous lunatic. According to the assessment of Wellington himself, he was a reliable and courageous subordinate.

This book reveals a full assessment of the challenge Willem I faced as king of a country hastily cobbled together by the Congress of Vienna, and of his achievement in assembling, equipping and training 30,000 men from scratch in 18 months. 1 vol, 208 pgs 2015 US, CASEMATE
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1-202360 Bamford, Andrew SICKNESS, SUFFERING, AND THE SWORD: The British Regiment on Campaign -- 1805-1815 Although an army's success is often measured in battle outcomes, its victories depend on strengths that may be less obvious on the field. This work assesses the effectiveness of the British Army in sustained campaigning during the Napoleonic Wars and a fresh and controversial look at Britain's military system -- showing that success or failure on campaign rested on the day-to-day experiences of regimental units rather than the army as a whole.

Bamford draws his title from the words of Captain Moyle Sherer, who during the winter of 1816-1817 wrote an account of his service during the Peninsular War: 'My regiment has never been very roughly handled in the field. . . . But, alas! What between sickness, suffering, and the sword, few, very few, of those men are now in existence.' Bamford argues that those daily scourges of such often-ignored factors as non-combat deaths and equine strength and losses determined outcomes on the battlefield.

In the 19th century, the British Army was a collection of regiments rather than a single unified body, and the regimental system bore the responsibility of supplying manpower on that field. Between 1808 and 1815, when Britain was fighting a global conflict far greater than its military capabilities, the system nearly collapsed. Only a few advantages narrowly outweighed the army's increasing inability to meet manpower requirements. This book examines those critical dynamics in Britain's major early 19th-century campaigns: the Peninsular War (1808-1814), the Walcheren Expedition (1809), the American War (1812-1815), and the growing commitments in northern Europe from 1813 on.

Drawn from primary documents, Bamford's statistical analysis compares the vast disparities between regiments and different theaters of war and complements recent studies of health and sickness in the British Army.1 vol, 328 pgs 2013 US, UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA PRESS
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1-225450 Bamford, Andrew editor GLORY IS FLEETING: New Scholarship on the Napoleonic Wars Napoleon is supposed to have said, 'glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever', but this collection of essays both revisits some of the most glorious episodes of the Napoleonic Wars and rescues from obscurity some fascinating but overlooked episodes

The chapters cover topics ranging across the European conflict from 1805 to 1814. There is material here on the armies of France, Russia, Prussia, and Austria as well as some of the smaller German states and the single British unit to play a part in the Battle of Leipzig.

It is anticipated that this will be the first of several collaborative volumes, with potential future titles highlighting new scholarship on the Peninsular War, the Hundred Days, and the French Revolutionary War. 1 vol, 264 pgs 2020 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-63580 Barres, Houssaye & others, illust by JOB LA VIEILLE GARDE IMPERIALE 8x11.5, (19) color illustrations and many other 'sepia' tone illust by JOB, chapters on all the various type units that made up the French Imperial Guard.1 vol, 160 pgs 2000 PARIS, LCV SERVICES
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1-229770 Barry, Quintin FAR DISTANT SHIPS: The Blockade of Brest, 1793-1815 Throughout the long drawn-out war at sea during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, it was a cardinal principle of British naval strategy to blockade the port of Brest, the largest and most important of the French naval bases that threatened the security of the British Isles.

Traces the development of British naval strategy, as well as describing the crucial encounters between the rival fleets and the single ship actions. Includes 21 black and white illustrations and seven maps.

There were many aspects to the blockade of Brest, but always at its centre was the need to frustrate French attempts at the invasion of Britain or Ireland. Most famous of these, of course, was Napoleon's intricate combination that led to the campaign of Trafalgar, in the course of which his invasion plans disintegrated. But there were many other offensive moves which it was the blockading fleet's duty to prevent. Inevitably, there were great sea battles when the French ventured out, though fewer than might have been expected.
1 vol, 356 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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2-31210 Beamish, Ludlow HISTORY OF THE KING'S GERMAN LEGION Scarce, detailed account of the KGL at Waterloo & in the Peninsula from the accounts of the Officers who served, the author collected the information in the 1820's, color plates.1 vol, 1058 pgs 2005 UK, NAVAL & MILITARY PRES
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1-42110 Beatson, Major-General F.C. WELLINGTON:The Bidassoa & Nivelle Wellington's final campaign in the Peninsula, with eyewitness accounts, original Allied & French OOBs, illustrations, and index. 1 vol, 224 pgs 1995 UK, TOM DONOVAN PUBLISH'G
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2-42110 Beatson, Major-General F.C. WELLINGTON:The Bidassoa & Nivelle Wellington's final campaign in the Peninsula, the author provides eyewitness accounts along with the original Allied & French o/b's, illust, index.1 vol, 224 pgs 1995 UK, TOM DONOVAN PUBLISH'G
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1-218800 Becke, Archibald WINNING THE PENINSULAR WAR: THE MANUSCRIPT NOTEBOOK AND MAPS OF MAJOR ARCHIBALD F. BECKE - From Salmanca to Toulouse Historian Archibald F. Becke created a beautiful notebook in 1907. Several such notebooks, meticulously compiled, have come into our hands over the years (and sold on) but this one was retained as it was particularly handsome. Becke's notes deal largely with the strategy of the period involved, fascinatingly from the point-of-view of an early 19th Century historian who particularly understood horse transported warfare, only a 100 years away from the time he wrote. But the real gems are his exquisitely drawn color maps which are faithfully reproduced as well as a few other maps either from another source or which were included in the notebook. Includes 34 color maps.1 vol, 114 pgs 2018 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-223200 Becke, Archibald and Summerfield, Stepehen THE BATTLE OF FRIEDLAND 1807: THE DAWN OF MODERN FIELD ARTILLERY TACTICS With this volume we continue our series based on the exquisite notebooks produced by the famous military historian Archibald F.Becke. His survey of the battle of Friedland points out the significance of Senarmont's decisive use of field artillery, which is the area that Stephen Summerfield elaborates upon. The result is the finest study of a battle that changed field tactics.

10 color maps, 19 orders of battle, 36 plans, 24 color paintings, 11 colour plates and 47 tables.1 vol, 142 pgs 2020 UK, KEN TROTMAN
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1-216510 Becke, Archibald and SummerField, Stephen WATERLOO LOGISTICS: Collected Papers and Maps of Major Archibald F Becke This is the book that tells you all of the chaotic stuff that happens when armies are set in campaign against each other. Even genius commanders founder under the problems of weather, terrain, communication, supply, and other challenges.

The book arose from several fascinating articles written by Becke as well as important chapters in his monumental history of Waterloo. To the text have been added a huge amount of maps, tables, and OOBs. The result, in neat concise chapters, is a clarification of why things happened the way they did. It is the perfect companion to all other reading. Includes 60 maps, 54 tables, and 41 orders of battle.1 vol, 312 pgs 2018 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-81760 Bernard, Giles & Lachaux, Gerard WATERLOO RELICS Oversized at 9x12 inches, it includes 75 b/w and 260+ color illust/drawings/photos of artifacts/weapons/uniforms/equipment.1 vol, 128 pgs 2006 FRANCE, HISTOIRE & COLL'S
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1-914031G Bey, Frederic VAE VICTUS BOARD GAME # 31: Waterloo 1815 Napoleon, Wellington, and Blucher meet again in this boardgame of the battles of Les Quatre-Bras and Waterloo 1815. This poses numerous challenges for the players: assaulting fortified farms, launching cavalry charges, organizing grand batteries of artillery, handling reserves, and using reinforcements decisively.

Game Components:

2 maps 59 x 41 cm
432 die-cut units and markers
1 rules booklet
1 scenarios booklet
1 player aid card

Game Scale:

Units: 1 strength point equals 350 infantrymen, 250 cavalrymen, or 3 guns
Time : 1 turn for 90 minutes
Map : 400 meters per hex
Playing time: 2 to 10 hours, depending on scenario
Complexity: 7/91 vol, 24 pgs 2022 FRANCE, CERIGO EDITIONS
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1-914032G Bey, Frederic VAE VICTUS BOARD GAME # 32: Wattignies 1793 At the end of summer 1793, the French thwarted the English Army's attempted siege of Dunkerque by their victory at Hondschoote on their Hanoverian allies. This setback did not disrupt the plans of Austria's Prince of Coburg. With the Austrian Army, he lay siege to Maubeuge, one of the last citadels protecting the border from northern France. It could not hold out long.

Jean-Baptiste Jourdan, the new commander of the Army of the North, spurred on by Lazare Carnot, prominent war minister for the Committee of Public Safety, quickly assembled 45,000 troops to clear the area. On October 15, 1793, the French launched disjointed attacks and were unsuccessful.

The next day, the French concentrated their attack on their right wing, toward the village of Wattignies, whose seizure would force the Austrians to retreat. Fog concealed their initial efforts and Carnot took the village. The Prince of Coburg feared for the survival of his army and prudently ordered their retreat as the French commanders had expected. The siege of Maubeuge was lifted and the Coalition was once again defeated by the troops of the young French Republic.

Scale:
Units: Brigades, regiments or battalions
1 strength point equals 500-1000 infantry, or 300-600 cavalry
Map : 600 meters per hex
Turn : 90 minutes
Complexity : 6/9

Game Components:
One 59 x 41 cm map
216 die-cut counters and markers
One booklet of rules
Two player aid cards1 vol, 24 pgs 2022 FRANCE, CERIGO EDITIONS
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1-81480 Bey, Frederick AUSTERLITZ La Victoire exemplaire The Great Battles of the Empire series from the French publisher EDITIONS QUATUOR covers the entire campaign, in this case the 1805 campaign. The usual first-rate QUATUOR edition with hundreds of color plates, illustrations, and maps.1 vol, 360 pgs 2005 PARIS, EDITIONS QUATUOR
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1-70140 Blaufarb, Rafe FRENCH ARMY 1750-1820:Careers, Talent & Merit The first book to examine the transformation ofthe French military profession during the years1750-1820, notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 225 pgs 2002 UK, UNIV OF MANCHESTER
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1-35770 Blaze, Captain Elzear LIFE IN NAPOLEON'S ARMY:Memoirs of Capt Blaze Blaze served in campaigns after Eylau for the rest of the Napoleonic Wars, the Bourbon restoration & the 1830 revolution, b/w line drawings.1 vol, 216 pgs 1995 LONDON, GREENHILL PRESS
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1-GMT1513 Borg, Richard COMMAND & COLORS NAPOLEONICS: Expansion 5: Generals, Marshals, and Tacticians Generals Marshals Tacticians is the fifth expansion for GMT's Commands & Colors Napoleonics game system. Includes 18 historical battle scenarios that focus on the engagements of the French army of 1813 against the Russian, Austrian, and Prussian armies around Leipzig, plus others through 1815 Players will also find a few new units including, Russian Lt Lancer Cavalry and Militia Lancer Cavalry, British Rocket Battery, and French Guard Horse Artillery.

This expansion features a deck of 50 Napoleonic Tactician cards that enhance the role of leaders on the battlefield and add an element of suspense. In terms of game play, they represent leader actions and Napoleonic battlefield happenings or unit abilities. These cards may hinder the opposition army, enhance a player's units, or change the course of a battle. The number of Tactician cards each player will take at the start of a battle is indicated in the scenario notes. For earlier scenarios, players must refer to the Commander Tactician Rating Reference Card, which is a comprehensive listing of all Commands & Colors Napoleonic scenarios released to date with a commander's tactician rating for each army.

Scenarios:

* Sahagan - 21 December 1808 (British vs French cavalry action)
* Sorauren (French left) - 28 July 1813 (British vs French)
* Sorauren (French right) - 28 July 1813 (British vs French)
* Gohrde - 18 September 1813 (Coalition Allies vs French)
* Wartenburg - 3 October 1813 (Prussian vs French)
* Dohna - 9 October 1813 (Russian vs French)
* Leipzig - Liebertwolkwitz (morning) - 14 October 1813 (Russian, Prussian vs French)
* Leipzig - Liebertwolkwitz (afternoon) - 14 October 1813 (Russian, Prussian, Austrian vs French)
* Leipzig - Mockern (French left) - 16 October 1813 (Prussian vs French)
* Leipzig - Mockern (French right) - 16 October 1813 (Russian vs French)
* Leipzig - Lindenau - 16 October 1813 (Austrian vs French & Allies)
* Leipzig - Gohlis - 17 October 1813 (Prussian vs French & Allies)
* Brienne - 29 January 1814 (Russian vs French)
* Chateau-Thierry - 12 February 1814 (Prussian vs French)
* Vauchamps - 14 February 1814 (Prussian, Russian vs French)
* Orthez (British Attack Left) - 27 February 1814 (British vs French)
* Orthez (British Attack Right) - 27 February 1814 (British vs French)
* Hougoumont - 18 June 1815 (British vs French)1 vol, 1 pgs 2015 US, GMT GAMES LLC
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1-204280 Boue, Gilles LEIPZIG 1813 Around Leipzig between 14-19 October 1813, 500,000 men would battle on what remains the greatest battlefield of the Napoleonic wars. Napoleon would fight to keep his grip on Germany and beyond his empire. The Russians, the crowned winners of the unthinkable victory of their 1812 winter campaign, the Prussians, and their vehemence against France, the Austrians, wanting to erase fifteen years of defeats, all unite against the last Grand Army.

Napoleon succeeded at the feat of rebuilding a credible army on the ruins of 1812; the young recruits would march to the canon surrounded by survivors of the Berezina or the remote sierras of Spain.

The spring campaign has cast doubt on the coalition, however, the battles lost by the allies did not define their defeat. From the depths of Russia, Prussia, and Central Europe, ran hundreds of thousands of troops in the plains of Saxony.

And it is here, on the several dozen square miles of battlefield that the fate of the First Empire will be played out. 1 vol, 84 pgs 2014 FRANCE, HISTOIRE AND COLLECTIONS
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2-50840 Boutflower, Charles JOURNAL OF AN ARMY SURGEON DURING THE PENINSULA The author joined the 40th in 1801 & subsequentlyserved in the West Indies, So. Amercia & Spain, hesaw action from 1810-13 including Busaco, Badajoz& Salamanca, joined Hill's Brigade in 1812.1 vol, 192 pgs 1997 LONDON, SPELLMOUNT BOOKS
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1-46930 Bowden, Scott NAPOLEON AND AUSTERLITZ Comprehensive account of the armies/battles of the Ulm-Austerlitz campaign in 1805, o/b's, detailed battle maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 560 pgs 1997 CHICAGO, EMPEROR'S PRESS
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1-72330 Bowden, Scott translation & commentary NAPOLEON'S FINEST: Marshall Davout's 3rd Corps This is the first English translation of the 'Journal of Operations, 1805-1807' and includes 30+ color maps, OOBs, and primary source.

Napoleon's Grande Armee of 1805-1807 was one of history's greatest armies, and the 3rd Corps under the command of Marshal Louis Davout achieved feats of arms seldom if ever equaled in the annals of military history. Davout's command reached its apogee of glory on 14 October 1806 at the celebrated Battle of Auerstadt. Outnumbered by more than two to one by the Prussians, Marshal Davout's superb 26,000-man corps defeated and put to flight the proud descendants of the army of Frederick the Great.

Marshal Davout's military papers, presented to the French Ministry for War in 1874 by his heirs, represent an invaluable primary source to the study of the first campaigns of Emperor Napoleon's new Grande Armee. These include the actual after-action reports filed by Davout's brigade, division, and other commanders and they detail the marches and combat these officers personally directed. They provide an amazing historical window on the campaigns in Germany and Poland.

The original book, titled Operations du 3e Corps, was published by Davout's nephew in 1896. It has never been available in the English language - until now. Our new book, the first translation of the original into English by award-winning author and historian Scott Bowden, features additional analysis, color maps, color orders of battle, officer biographies, and other material designed to supplement the original work and place it in context.1 vol, 256 pgs 2003 US, MILITARY HISTORY PRESS
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1-90360 Bressonnet, Pascal translated/edited by S. Bowden NAPOLEON'S APOGEE: The Prussian Campaign 1806 Includes battle of Jena, Auerstadt, and Saalfeld. Offers the finest qualities of old world, 19th-century bookmaking resurface in the creation of this book. Full, leather binding with gilt stamping encases this oversize 14x10-inch volume. Marbled endpapers, silk ribbon page marker, and heavy, gilt edged archival pages. 2 vol, 424 pgs 2009 US, MILITARY HISTORY PRESS
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1-55480 Brett-James, Anthony editior WELLINGTON AT WAR 1794-1815 The editor has selected various letters/dispatchesto weave a vivid portrait of a cool/clear-thinkingman & commander, biblio, name index, general index1 vol, 200 pgs 1961 LONDON, MACMILLAN & CO LT
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2-36700 Brett-James, Anthony editor, compiler & translator HUNDRED DAYS, THE-Napoleon's Last Campaign Napoleon's last campaign as told from eyewitness accounts. Index, biblio and sources.1 vol, 242 pgs 1964 NY, ST. MARTIN'S PRESS
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1-222740 Bronevskiy, Vladimir Bogdanovich NORTHERN TARS IN SOUTHERN WATERS: The Russian Fleet in the Mediterranean, 1806-1810 Translated for the first time into English, the memoirs of Vladimir Bronevskiy describe the actions and movements of Russian Admiral Dmitriy Senyavin's squadron and the infantry at his disposal in the Adriatic and Aegean Seas between the years of 1805 and 1810. The story moves from Kronstadt to Corfu, to the siege of Ragusa and battle at Mount Athos, to the chaotic reshuffling of alliances with the signing of the Treaty of Tilsit and the ill-fated dispersion of the fleet among the British, French, and Austrians. Unabridged, illustrated with all the original engravings, featuring newly translated maps and annotated throughout with notes and corrections. Includes 22 black & white illustrations and five maps.

Straddling the Wars of the Third and Fourth Coalitions and the Russo-Turkish War, Senyavin carefully maneuvered around multiple threats from all sides with limited resources and came through with minimal losses, though political circumstances ultimately robbed him of the laurels.

Told from the perspective of a midshipman aboard the frigate Venus, but augmented and expanded with archival data and interviews with his comrades and acquaintances, Bronevskiy illuminated an often-overlooked theater of war and sought to teach his readership about the myriad cultures and rich history of the region, transforming his personal journals into a comprehensive history of the campaign. His scope varies from personal interactions with civilians and tours of local landmarks to the diplomatic correspondence of general and admirals and the combat actions of whole squadrons and corps.1 vol, 684 pgs 2019 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-236480 Brown, Steve FIT TO COMMAND: British Regimental Leadership in the Revolutionary & Napoleonic Wars Regimental and battalion commanders are perhaps the most-overlooked cohort of the British Army during the period of the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. 19th-century histories tending to be written from the top down, such that the decisions of the commanding generals took primacy; the battalion commanders existed at the very bottom of that chain and so were infrequently seen.

In contrast, contemporary works have concentrated on a bottom-up view of history, placing the memoirs of the rank and file and junior officers as central to the action, and for these writers the battalion commanders generally existed at the rarely seen outer edge of their regimental experience.

This book seeks to bring the battalion commanders of the British army in the period 1793 to 1815 into sharp focus and enable to see their progression -- how the field officers of Wellington's victorious Peninsula army of 1814 were dramatically better equipped for their roles than their earlier counterparts in Flanders in 1793. Includes 25 b/w photos, 1 map, 3 diagrams, 29 tables, and two graphs.

We are left with a documentary vacuum at field officer levels. Yet within this vacuum, battalion commanders - lieutenant-colonels and majors - were undertaking a very difficult task for which the British Army frequently failed to equip them for, intellectually or physically. Not only did they have to administer an organization of maybe 1,000 men or more but were also responsible for directing small-unit tactics on the battlefield, as well as providing inspiring leadership to their men. Most commanders had to learn their craft on-the-job.

Singular examples of outstanding battalion leadership such as Colborne at Waterloo, Stirling at Alexandria, and Inglis at Albuera bring into focus the qualities required of good battalion commanders. Conversely, the impact of a bad commander could be disastrous, and at times lead to the near-destruction of the units - such as the 2/69th at Quatre Bras - or near-mutiny, as happened within the 85th Foot in 1813.1 vol, 372 pgs 2023 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-210580 Brown, Steve and Burnham, Robert WELLINGTON'S REDJACKETS: The 45th (Nottinghamshire) Regiment on Campaign in South America and the Peninsula, 1805-14 The assault was failing. Wellington's men had stormed the walls of the great frontier fortress of Badajoz only to be beaten back with terrible losses. Then on the keep of the old castle the French flag was torn down and a British officer's red jacket was hauled up the flagpole. It was the signal - the British were inside Badajoz!

This was one of the most famous incidents during the Peninsular War and marked not only the turning point in the capture of Badajoz but of the entire conflict. The jacket belonged to Lieutenant James MacPherson of the 45th (Nottinghamshire) Regiment. The 45th had landed with Wellington at Mondego Bay in 1808 and fought with him throughout the entire Peninsular War gaining more battle honors than any other line regiment.

Wellington's Redjackets, The 45th (Nottinghamshire) Regiment on Campaign in South America and the Peninsular War is one of the most detailed unit histories ever published of a regiment during the Napoleonic era. As the first, and only, study of this regiment, Wellington's Redjackets will undoubtedly be an essential purchase for those interested in Napoleonic warfare.1 vol, 320 pgs 2016 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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2-89140 Bruce, Robert and Dickie, Ian and Kiley, Kevin etc FIGHTING TECHNIQUES OF THE NAPOLEONIC AGE 1792-1815 A well-produced beginners guide covering the role of Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery, Naval, and Command and Control. B/w and color illust, drawings, maps and diagrams. Biblio, index.1 vol, 256 pgs 2008 US, THOMAS DUNNE BOOKS
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1-85760 Buckham, E. PERSONAL NARRATIVE OF ADVENTURES IN THE PENISULA A unique memoir by an officer serving on theStaff Corps Cavalry.1 vol, 340 pgs 1995 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-222250 Bunde, Peter and Gaertner, Markus THE WESTPHALIAN ARMY IN THE NAPOLEONIC WARS: 1807-1813 The Westphalian Army was organized completely on the French model. Describes the army's structure and its employment, including its operations in Spain, Germany, and Russia. Yet the focus of the book is on providing a comprehensive depiction of the colorful uniforms of the individual units, as well as their military actions. Along with that, it addresses in detail the branches that are usually overlooked, like administration, medical service, national guard, gendarmerie, etc. Includes order of battle, generals' biographies and other information drawn from myriad sources.

Includes 270 color illustrations of museum pieces (uniforms, equipment, etc.), 7 maps, and over 125 color plates by Peter Bunde.1 vol, 528 pgs 2019 GERMANY, BERLIN ZINNFIGUREN
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1-197320 Burnham, Robert CHARGING AGAINST WELLINGTON: The French Cavalry in the Peninsular War, 1807-1814 Eight pages of color plates, biblio, index.

The book is divided into three sections. The first contains biographies of 80 generals who led the French cavalry, focusing on the time they served in the Peninsula and its impact on their careers. Two went on to become Marshals of France and many were promoted and given greater responsibilities. For others, their careers were damaged while serving in Spain or Portugal - nine were relieved from their commands. Nearly half of the generals were killed, wounded, captured, or died from their wounds in Spain: a high price for glory.

The second section looks at the ever-changing organization of the cavalry, where the various regiments and brigades were located and who commanded them. This is not as easy a task as it may appear, because a considerable amount of the cavalry was provisional regiments, consisting of squadrons drawn from other regiments. By April 1814, the Peninsula cavalry was down to 4,000 men - a shadow of the force that invaded six years before. Charging Against Wellington chronicles all the changes, showing which units left, when they left, and how their departure impacted the army.

The third section looks at the service record of the 70+ French cavalry regiments that fought in Spain and Portugal. There is a table for each regiment that tracks the regiment's colonels, composition, organization, strength, and casualties while in the Peninsula, and when its various squadrons arrived and departed. 1 vol, 352 pgs 2011 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-214720 Burnham, Robert and Ron McGuigan WELLINGTON'S BRIGADE COMMANDERS: Peninsula and Waterloo New biographical guide to his brigade commanders investigates the lives and careers of a group of men who performed a vital role in Wellington's chain of command. These officers were the brigadiers and major generals who, for a variety of reasons, never made the jump to become permanent division commanders. Their characters, experience, and level of competence were key factors in the successes and failures of the army as a whole. Their biographies give us a fascinating insight into their individual backgrounds, their strengths and weaknesses, and the makeup of the society they came from.

Each biography features a table covering essential information on the individual, his birth and death dates, the dates of his promotions, and details of his major commands. This is followed by a concise account of his life and service.1 vol, 336 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-197330 Burnham, Robert and Ron McGuigan THE BRITISH ARMY AGAINST NAPOLEON: Facts, Lists and Trivia 1805-1815 Sixteen pages of color plates, biblio, index

Despite the bewildering number of tomes devoted to the Napoleonic wars, much basic data as been hitherto unavailable to anyone other than the most ardent scholars. McGuigan and Burnham have collected a tremendous treasure trove of information in a readily accessible form. Other books may tell you how many regiments were sent on the expedition to Hanover in 1805, but The British Army against Napoleon will tell you where every single regiment in the British army was stationed, who were their honorary colonels, and give you a list of all the barracks in Britain with the number of men they were designed to hold.

Where else will you find not just the pay of different ranked officers but the amount of income tax they paid, as well as all the other deductions and stoppages that reduced their actual receipts to a fraction of their nominal (and generally quite low) pay? Or pension charts for widows? There are tables that list all the recipients of the honors and awards issued, casualties in action and disease, and seniority of officers of the numerous expeditions and campaigns (a matter not just of curiosity but of major significance, for the date of rank of an officer determined who commanded the force and all of its sub-units).1 vol, 336 pgs 2011 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-196080 Buttery, David WELLINGTON AGAINST JUNOT: The First Invasion of Portugal 1807-1808 The first French invasion of Portugal in 1807 -- which was commanded by Junot, one of Napoleon's most experienced generals -- was a key event in the long, brutal Peninsular War. It was the first campaign fought in the Peninsular by Sir Arthur Wellesley, later Duke of Wellington, yet it tends to be overshadowed by more famous episodes in the six-year conflict that followed.

David Buttery, in this original and perceptive new study, sets the record straight -- his tightly focused narrative covers the entire campaign in vivid detail.1 vol, 224 pgs 2011 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-212030 Buttery, David WELLINGTON AGAINST SOULT: The Second Invasion of Portugal 1809 At the heart of David Buttery's third book on the Peninsular War lies the comparison between two great commanders of enormous experience and reputation - Arthur Wellesley, later Duke of Wellington, and Jean de Dieu Soult.

In Soult, Wellesley met one of his most formidable opponents and they confronted each other during one of the most remarkable, and neglected, of the Peninsular campaigns. Soult's invasion of Portugal is rarely studied in great depth and, likewise, the offensive Wellesley launched, which defeated and expelled the French, has also received scant coverage.

As well as giving a fresh insight into the contrasting characters of the two generals, the narrative offers a gripping and detailed, reconstruction of the organization and experience of a military campaign 200 years ago.1 vol, 256 pgs 2016 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-192350 Caldwell, George THOMAS PLUNKETT OF THE 95TH RIFLES: HERO, VILLAIN, FACT OR FICTION? This book, being a combination of new research by George Caldwell and together with the Captain Miller memoir reset from issues of the Royal United Services Journal, investigates the facts surrounding a piece of famous regimental lore that covers the unique ability of an early Rifleman, Thomas Plunkett. Discussion groups and individuals have put all kinds of fanciful theories together as to the prowess and accuracy of an incident on the retreat to Corunna in 1809, involving the shooting of the French Light Cavalry General, Colbert.

This book examines the facts involved, while at the same time it expands on Plunkett the man, his character and his natural trait as a soldier. Plunkett was without doubt an exceptional shot with the rifle, a lovable Irish rogue, who seems to have ticked all the right boxes for what has become acceptable for the stereotype Rifleman of the 95th Rifles during the Napoleonic Wars. This fascinating account of the one rifleman who has escaped publication so far is a must for all enthusiasts of the Rifles in the Peninsular War.1 vol, 122 pgs 2010 UK, KEN TROTMAN
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1-211110 Camignari, Juan Carlos NAPOLEON AND ITALY: 1805-1815 The links between Napoleon and Italy are too often reduced to its dazzling campaigns of 1796 and 1800. This love story, composed of moments of happiness but also resentment, continued well beyond Marengo. The story of Napoleon and Italy from 1805 to 1815 is primarily that of a relentless thought -- each day two, three, or four letters were sent to Milan, Rome, and Naples -- in an effort to make Italy a model French state. 300 photos.1 vol, 192 pgs 2016 FRANCE, HISTOIRE AND COLLECTIONS
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1-82030 Castle, Ian AUSTERLITZ:Napoleon and the Eagles of Europe In this authoritative and well illustrated book, Castle sheds new light on the Commanders and then questions many of the assumptions that have shaped our understanding of this battle, 60 b/w illustrations.1 vol, 224 pgs 2005 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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1-11450 Chandler, David WATERLOO: THE HUNDRED DAYS 8x10, b/w illustrations, and maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 224 pgs 1997 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-82060 Charrie, Pierre LETTRES DE GUERRES 1792-1815 Napoleonic War Letters, 400 selected letters tellthe story of the ordinary soldier, 90+ colordrawings/sketches, very nice work.1 vol, 256 pgs 2004 FRANCE, ED'S DU CANONNIER
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1-225110 Chodzko, Leonard The Polish Legions in Italy Using personal documents and primary sources which are contained in this work, Leonard Chodzko wrote one of the first histories of the Polish Legions in the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. This is the seminal work on the subject, from which all other works start. It traces the history of the Legions from the fall of the Polish-Lithuanian Commowealth and the rise of its leader - Jan Henryk Dabrowski.

Originally published in French, in 1829 as two volumes, we have combined them into one big volume. This is the most recent translation of this work into English in the past fifty years. 1 vol, 532 pgs 2020 US, WINGED HUSSAR PUBLISHING
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1-235510 Clammer, David LADIES, WIVES AND WOMEN: British Army Wives in the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars 1793-1815 During the Napoleonic wars it was customary for British troops ordered on active service to take some of their wives with them. The usual proportion was six women per hundred men. The wives who were to accompany their husbands were chosen by ballot: excitement for the lucky ones and anguish for those left behind. The latter often marched with the regiment to the port of departure, desperate to remain with their men till the last moment, and there were harrowing scenes as families were separated, perhaps forever.

The women who were to accompany their husbands had to endure all the hazards of the high seas, often in slow and leaky transports. In bad weather, conditions resembled a slave ship, with men and women battened down below, rolling about and seasick in the darkness. There were storms, fires, childbirth, and sometimes shipwrecks to contend with.

Once landed in the theater of war, the women faced a life of almost constant marching in summer heat and winter cold. Most of them managed to acquire a donkey to carry their few possessions. There were no tents until late in the war, and regiments were either quartered in whatever buildings were available, or bivouacked in the open. Clothing and especially shoes wore out, and women often had to supply their wants by stripping the dead. Food was frequently in short supply, and, as they were entitled only to half a man's ration, they were notorious plunderers. This frequently resulted in brutal punishment from the provost marshals.

After battles or sieges, soldiers' wives tended the wounded, but they were also determined looters, and shared the army's besetting sin of drunkenness. Occasionally they were taken prisoner, and were sometimes involved in the actual fighting. More often they had to search a battlefield for a wounded husband or his mutilated remains. Many women were widowed, and solved the problem by quick remarriage to another soldier, some of them several times.

After the war, the survivors came home to an uncertain future. Some prospered; others slipped into penury. Some had a surprising later life, and a few earned themselves permanent memorials. Most vanished from the record. This book is an attempt to shed some light on these forgotten heroines and their part in the country's long war against the French.1 vol, 256 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-208150 Cohen, Louis NAPOLEONIC ANECDOTES This collection of amusing, macabre, strange, and tragic stories form a unique and compelling portrait of Napoleon and his remarkable life.1 vol, 224 pgs 2015 UK, FONTHILL MEDIA
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1-216100 Collins, Bruce WELLINGTON AND THE SIEGE OF SAN SEBASTIAN: 1813 Reassessment of the Duke of Wellington's siege of San Sebastian during the Peninsular War. Reconstructs the siege in the context of the practice of siege warfare during the period and Wellington's campaign strategies following his victory at the Battle of Vitoria. Focuses on how the army assigned to the siege was managed and draws on the records of the main military departments for the first time to give an integrated picture of its operations in the field. 1 vol, 288 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-49430 Connelly, Owen BLUNDERING TO GLORY:Napoleon's Military Campaigns Brief look at all from the Siege of Toulon 1793 to the end at Waterloo, 30+ maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 250 pgs 1999 WILMINGTON, SCHOLARLY RSC
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1-235400 Coqueugnoit, Lazare Claude (Major) THE LEGION DU NORD: 1806 - 1808 As Napoleon moved through the former Polish territories in his battles against the Prussians, volunteers from the former Polish territories organized themselves to join the French against their oppressors. One of these units was raised by a Polish nobleman under the name, Legion Du Nord (Legion of the North). Augmented by Prussian supplies and French officers, the Legion Du Nord was accepted into French service and fought with them against the Prussians around Danzig (Gdansk). This volume is Coqueugnoit's account of the unit from its inception until it was taken into the Polish army as the 5th Regiment.1 vol, 144 pgs 2022 US, WINGED HUSSAR PUBLISHING
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1-210000 Cornwell, Bernhard WATERLOO: The History of Four Days, Three Armies, and Three Battles On June 18, 1815, the armies of France, Britain, and Prussia descended upon a quiet valley south of Brussels. In the previous three days, the French army had beaten the Prussians at Ligny and fought the British to a standstill at Quatre-Bras. The Allies were in retreat. The little village north of where they turned to fight the French army was called Waterloo. The blood-soaked battle to which the town gave its name would become a landmark in European history.

In his first work of nonfiction, Bernard Cornwell combines his storytelling skills with a meticulously researched history to give a riveting chronicle of every dramatic moment-from Napoleon's daring escape from Elba to the smoke and gore of the three battlefields and their aftermath. Through quotes from the letters and diaries of Emperor Napoleon, the Duke of Wellington, and the ordinary officers and soldiers, Cornwell brings to life how it actually felt to fight those famous battles-as well as the moments of amazing bravery on both sides that left the outcome hanging in the balance until the bitter end.1 vol, 352 pgs 2015 US, HARPER
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1-61790 Cosseron, Serge LES GRANDES BATAILLES DE L'EMPIRE Battle accounts of the Austerlitz, Jena, Wagram, La Moskova, Waterloo with many color illust and drawings/maps, also contains a (22) page gazetter of seventy battles from 1795 on.1 vol, 128 pgs 1999 PARIS, EDITIOS AUZOU
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1-15430 Cottin, Paul & Henault, Maurice MEMOIRS OF SERGEANT BOURGOGNE, THE: 1812-1813 First-hand account by a sergeant in the Imperial Guard. Vivid description of the retreat in Russia.1 vol, 356 pgs 1979 NY, HIPPOCRENE BOOKS
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1-67060 Cotton, Sergeant Major Edward, edited by S. Monick VOICE FROM WATERLOO, A Cotton was with the 7th Hussars and saw action inthe retreat through Genappe & at Waterloo, afterthe his service was over he took up residence atWaterloo an worked as a battlefield guide.1 vol, 227 pgs 2001 UK, NAVAL & MILITARY PRES
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1-208360 Cowan, Paul WITH WELLINGTON IN THE PENINSULA: Vicissitudes in the Life of a Scottish Soldier Few men from the 71st Highland Light Infantry who sailed from Cork with Wellington to Portugal in 1808 returned to the Irish port six years later. The author of Vicissitudes in the Life of a Scottish Soldier was one of the survivors and claims only four other men from his company came through the entire six years with him.

As one of Wellington's elite Light Infantry units the 71st were in the fore of the fighting in some of the hardest fought battles of the Peninsular War. The book was controversial on its release in 1827 for its unvarnished and unsentimental account of the grim war against the French in Spain, the Netherlands, Portugal and France itself. A cynic with a highly developed sense of humor, the author was not afraid to criticize his superiors, be they thieving sergeants or officers who were far from gentlemen.
1 vol, 256 pgs 2015 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-85770 Cowell, J Stepney LEAVES FROM THE DIARY OF AN OFFICER OF THE GUARDS Rare Peninsular War Memoir, service withColdstream Guards.1 vol, 296 pgs 1994 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-204560 Cronin, Gerard and Summerfield, Stephen SPANISH INFANTRY OF THE EARLY PENINSULAR WAR: UNIFORMS, ORGANISATION AND EQUIPMENT OF THE LINE AND MILITIA Over 400 color drawings including over 104 contemporary illustrations from Ordovas (1805 and 1806), Christopher Suhr, Augsburger and Bradford plus 138 uniform schematics based on Jose Bueno & Lienhart & Humbert; 52 flags & shields are depicted; there is one map, 12 orders of battle and 13 tables.

The authors explore the Spanish Infantry of the period 1798-1811, of La Romana's famous division in Denmark and the troops committed to support the French Invasion of Portugal, which resulted in the disastrous collapse of the nation to French forces, but not before the old Spanish Regular Army had fought with distinction particularly at Bailen.

The Cavalry and Artillery will be covered very soon in a separate volume.1 vol, 176 pgs 2014 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-204562 Cronin, Gerard and Summerfield, Stephen SPANISH CAVALRY OF THE EARLY PENINSULAR WAR: Uniforms, Organization and Equipment of the Cavalry, Guard and Artillery After the great success of Gerard & Stephen's study of the Spanish Infantry we are delighted to be able to announce the companion volume for the Spanish Cavalry. It contains over 300 color drawings including 150 from contemporary sources and 27 flags. Includes 23 orders of battle.1 vol, 212 pgs 2016 UK, KEN TROTMAN
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2-192330 Cross, Edward All for the King's Shilling The British Soldier under Wellington, 1808-1814 Cross draws on a comprehensive database on British soldiers as well as first-person accounts of Peninsular War participants to offer a better understanding of their backgrounds and daily lives. He describes how these neglected and abused soldiers came to rely increasingly on the emotional and physical support of comrades and developed their own moral and behavioral code. Their cohesiveness, Cross argues, was a major factor in their legendary triumphs over the French.1 vol, 392 pgs 2010 US, UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
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2-207690 Crowdy, Terry NAPOLEON'S INFANTRY HANDBOOK Reference guide filled with details on the training, tactics, equipment, service, and administration of Napoleon's infantry regiments. Based on contemporary training manuals, regulations, and orders, includes information on every aspect of the infantryman's existence, from weapons drill, maintenance, uniform regulations, pay, diet, cooking regulations, hygiene and latrine digging, medical care, burial of the dead, how to apply for leave, and more. 1 vol, 304 pgs 2023 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-218300 Crowdy, Terry MARENGO: The Victory That Placed the Crown of France on Napoleon's Head On 14 June 1800, Napoleon Bonaparte fought his first battle as French head of state at Marengo in northern Italy. Unexpectedly attacked, Napoleon's army fought one of the most intense battles of the French Revolutionary Wars. Forced to retreat, and threatened with encirclement, Napoleon saved his reputation with a daring counterattack, snatching victory from the jaws of defeat. This battle consolidated Napoleon's political position and placed the crown of France within his reach.

Meticulously researched using memoirs, reports, and regimental histories from both armies, this casts new light on this crucial battle and reveals why Napoleon came so close to defeat and why the Austrians ultimately threw their victory away. Focuses on the leading personalities in the French and Austrian camps, describes the key events leading up to the battle, and covers the complex armistice negotiations which followed. Exposes the full story of Carlo Gioelli, the enigmatic Italian double agent who misled both armies in the prelude to battle. Includes 22 illustrations.1 vol, 336 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-228850 Crowdy, Terry FRENCH LIGHT INFANTRY 1784-1815: From the Chasseurs of Louis XVI to Napoleon's Grande Armee Explores the origins of the light infantry in the century before Napoleon came to power. From bands of irregular partisans, to sharpshooters and scouts, the book follows France's early experiments with this arm. Drawing on contemporary documents, including the French parliamentary archives, this book charts the expansion of the light infantry arm, reviews the reasons behind organizational changes, and analyses the tactics employed by light infantry in meticulous detail. Lavishly illustrated, this book is an essential reference for students and hobbyists of the Napoleonic Wars. Includes 66 b/w illustrations, 24 pages of color plates, and 23 tables.

In 1792 France unleashed a new form of warfare in Europe. Faced with the well-drilled Austrian and Prussian armies, the French introduced the tactic of mass skirmishing by tirailleurs. Soldiers were thrown forwards and told to fight in open order. Moving quickly and making use of cover, they fired on the enemy line, annoying it, goading it, and all the time distracting it from the infantry columns coming up behind, bristling with bayonets, ready for the charge and a shock action. Of these tirailleurs, the best were the professional chasseur light infantry battalions, raised and trained in the army of Louis XVI; but they were too few in number. A patriotic appeal for light infantry volunteers was made, and within two years the original twelve battalions became ninety strong.

By the time of Napoleon's invasion of Russia in 1812, there were 185 battalions of light infantry in service, with hundreds of voltigeur light companies attached to the regular line infantry battalions. Although all infantrymen could fight as tirailleurs, specialist light infantry did it best, and were clearly an important part of Napoleon's armies.1 vol, 198 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-COL3201 Dalgliesh, Tom NAPOLEON: The Waterloo Campaign 1815 Wargame Includes 58 wooden blocks (24mm) and full-color (22x25-inch) deluxe mapboard.

The success of the Kickstarter campaign has made Napoleon better for everyone - all 4th edition copies have metallic foil unit labels and a deluxe map and battleboards. The 4th edition brings the game back to its 1st edition roots with some improvements. Napoleon can be played by two or three players. 1 vol, 1 pgs 2012 US, COLUMBIA GAMES
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1-218540 Davies, Huw J. SPYING FOR WELLINGTON: British Military Intelligence in the Peninsular War Intelligence is often the critical factor in a successful military campaign. This was certainly the case for Arthur Wellesley, the Duke of Wellington, in the Peninsular War. This book offers the full account of the scope, complexity, and importance of Wellington's intelligence department, describing a highly organized, multifaceted series of networks of agents and spies throughout Spain and Portugal - an organization that was at once a microcosm of British intelligence at the time and a sophisticated forebear to intelligence developments in the twentieth century.

He had, in effect, two parallel networks: one made up of Foreign Office agents 'run' by British ambassadors in Spain and Portugal, and the other comprising military spies controlled by Wellington himself. The network of agents supplied strategic intelligence, giving the British army advance warning of the arrival, destinations, and likely intentions of French reinforcements. The military network supplied operational intelligence, which confirmed the accuracy of the strategic intelligence and provided greater detail on the strengths, arms, and morale of the French forces.

By integrating these two forms of intelligence, Wellington was able to develop an extremely accurate and reliable estimate of French movements and intentions not only in his own theater of operations but also in other theaters across the Iberian Peninsula. The reliability and accuracy of this intelligence was central to Wellington's decision-making and, ultimately, to his overall success against the French.

Correcting past, incomplete accounts, it contributes to a clearer, more comprehensive understanding of Wellington at war and of his place in the history of British military intelligence.1 vol, 328 pgs 2018 US, UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA PRESS
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1-215300 Dawson, Paul MARSHAL NEY AT QUATRE BRAS: New Perspectives on the Opening Battle of the Waterloo Campaign Fought on 16 June 1815, two days before the Battle of Waterloo, the Battle of Quatre Bras has been described as a tactical Anglo-allied victory, but a French strategic victory. The French Marshal Ney was given command of the left wing of Napoleon's army and ordered to seize the vital crossroads at Quatre Bras, as the prelude to an advance on Brussels. The crossroads was of strategic importance because the side which controlled it could move southeastward along the Nivelles-Namur road. Including 16 illustrations and a central plate section.

Yet the normally bold and dynamic Ney was uncharacteristically cautious. As a result, by the time he mounted a full-scale attack upon the Allied troops holding Quatre Bras, the Duke of Wellington had been able to concentrate enough strength to hold the crossroads. Ney's failure at Quatre Bras had disastrous consequences for Napoleon, whose divided army was not able to reunite in time to face Wellington at Waterloo.1 vol, 256 pgs 2017 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-215560 Dawson, Paul NAPOLEON AND GROUCHY: The Last Great Waterloo Mystery Unravelled One of the enduring controversies of the Waterloo campaign is the conduct of Marshal Grouchy. Given command of a third of Napoleon's army and told to keep the Prussians from joining forces with Wellington, he failed to keep Wellington and Blucher apart with the result that Napoleon was overwhelmed at Waterloo. Grouchy, though, was not defeated. He kept his force together and retreated in good order back to France.

Many have accused Grouchy of intentionally holding back his men and not marching to join Napoleon when the sound of the gunfire at Waterloo could clearly be heard, and he has been widely blamed for Napoleon's defeat. This is a subject which is generally overlooked by British historians, who tend to concentrate on the actions of Wellington and Napoleon, and which French historians choose not to look at too closely for fear that it might reflect badly upon their hero Napoleon.

Grouchy's conduct during the Waterloo campaign is analyzed in fine detail, drawing principally on French sources not previously available in English. The author, for example, answers questions such as whether key orders did actually exist in 1815 or were they later fabrications to make Grouchy the scapegoat for Napoleon's failures? Did General Gerard really tell Grouchy to 'march to the sound of the guns?' Why did Grouchy appear to move so slowly when speed was essential?1 vol, 352 pgs 2017 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-216310 Dawson, Paul WATERLOO: The Truth At Last - Why Napoleon Lost the Great Battle During October 2016 Paul Dawson visited French archives in Paris to continue his research surrounding the events of the Napoleonic Wars. Some of the material he examined had never been accessed by researchers or historians before, the files involved having been sealed in 1816. These seals remained unbroken until Paul was given permission to break them to read the contents.

Forget what you have read about the battle on the Mont St Jean on 18 June 1815; it did not happen that way. The start of the battle was delayed because of the state of the ground - not so. Marshal Ney destroyed the French cavalry in his reckless charges against the Allied infantry squares - wrong. The stubborn defense of Hougoumont, the key to Wellington's victory, where a plucky little garrison of British Guards held the farmhouse against the overwhelming force of Jerome Bonaparte's division and the rest of II Corps - not true. Did the Union Brigade really destroy d'Erlon's Corps, did the Scots Greys actually attack a massed French battery, did La Haie Sainte hold out until late in the afternoon?

All these and many more of the accepted stories concerning the battle are analyzed through accounts (some 200 in all) previously unpublished, mainly derived through French sources, with startling conclusions. Most significantly of all is the revelation of exactly how, and why, Napoleon was defeated.1 vol, 568 pgs 2018 UK, FRONTLONE BOOKS
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1-222151 Dawson, Paul NAPOLEON'S IMPERIAL GUARD UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT: Volume 1 - Infantry The author has collected copies of almost all the surviving documents relating to the Guard, which includes a vast amount of material regarding the issuing of dress items, in some instances down to company level.

This information is supported by an unrivaled collection of illustrations, many of which have never been published before, as well as images of original items of equipment held in museums and private collections across the globe. In addition, the renowned military artist, Keith Rocco, has produced a series of unique paintings commissioned exclusively for this book. Includes 100 illustrations.1 vol, 248 pgs 2019 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-222152 Dawson, Paul NAPOLEON'S IMPERIAL GUARD UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT: Volume 2 -- Cavalry From the green and gold trappings of the Chasseurs a Cheval, to the multicolored Mamelukes, the Guard cavalry was among the most brilliantly dressed formations ever to grace the field of battle.

In compiling this magnificent volume, the author has collected copies of almost all the surviving documents relating to the Guard, which includes a vast amount of material regarding the issuing of dress items, even in some instances down to company level.

This information is supported by around 100 contemporary prints, many of which have never been published before, as well as images of original items of equipment held in museums and private collections across the globe. In addition, the renown military artist, Keith Rocco has produced a series of unique paintings commissioned exclusively for this book.1 vol, 248 pgs 2019 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-222510 Dawson, Paul NAPOLEON'S WATERLOO ARMY: Uniforms and Equipment Examines the troops who fought at Ligny, Quatre-Bras and Waterloo and is based on thousands of pages of French archival documents and translations. With hundreds of photographs of original artifacts, supplemented with scores of lavish color illustrations, and dozens of paintings by the renowned military artist Keith Rocco, Napoleon's Waterloo Army is the most comprehensive, and extensive, study ever made of the French field army of 1815, and its uniforms, arms and equipment.1 vol, 248 pgs 2019 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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2-88710 Dawson, Paul NAPOLEONIC ARTILLERY Including numerous drawings, contemporary illustrations,and modern photographs of surviving guns. This is a product of years of research. includes bibliography and index.1 vol, 304 pgs 2008 UK, THE CROWOOD PRESS
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1-214070 Dawson, Paul Lindsay NAPOLEON'S GODS: The Grenadiers a Cheval 1812-1815 The senior regiment of Napoleon's Imperial Guard was the Grenadiers a Cheval, nicknamed the Gods, and hence the title of this book.

As heavy cavalry of the Guard, they took part in the charge of the cavalry of the Guard at Austerlitz. They especially took a share of glory with their charge at Eylau on 8 February 1807. They served in Spain, Austria and Russia. No other cavalry regiment in the French army compared to its service in 1813 and 1814, the campaigns of the Guard par excellence. They were present at Dresden, Leipzig and especially Hanau where they charged the Austrian and Bavarian cavalry, and took part in the famous charges of the Imperial Guard at Waterloo.

This book provides a brief introduction to Napoleon's Imperial Guard and the regiment's place in it, as well as brief early history of the regiment, and a hoof-to-tack description of the Grenadiers a Cheval from the fateful Russian campaign of 1812 to its disbandment in 1815 following the disaster of Waterloo. It describes the horses, uniforms and equipment of the regiment, as well as regimental organization, and provides short biographies of the officers and some of the men, giving a vivid picture of how the men of the regiment lived, and in some cases, how they died.1 vol, 404 pgs 2017 UK, BLACK TENT PUBLICATIONS
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1-89920 De Brack, F. CAVALRY OUTPOST DUTIES The most sought after treatise on light cavalry operations in the Napoleonic Wars by this French Colonel. Art by Keith Rocco.1 vol, 336 pgs 2008 FRANCE, LRT EDITIONES
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1-11690 De Caulaincourt, General Duke of Vicenza WITH NAPOLEON in RUSSIA The memoirs of the Duke on the Russian campaign. Nice b/w illustrations, index, biographical notes, maps.1 vol, 422 pgs 2005 MINELOA, DOVER PUBLICATIO
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1-34730 De Chair, Somerset ed NAPOLEON ON NAPOLEON Using Napoleon's 1823 Memoirs along with additional information from three unpublished volumes the editor has given us a glimpse of Napoleon himself. B/W illust, index.1 vol, 288 pgs 1994 LONDON, CASSELL LIMITED
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1-58390 de Rauncourt, Gaetan DE BOULOGNE A WATERLOO:2nd Chasseurs Cheval 6x9, history of the 2nd Chasseurs, biographies of officers, list of Legion d'Honneur awards, maps.1 vol, 135 pgs 1999 FRANCE
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1-72820 de Saint-Hilaire, Emile Marco NAPOLEON EN RUSSIE:La Campaigne de 1812 Hundreds of color illust/maps, o/b's, the maps alone are worth the price of the book.1 vol, 600 pgs 2003 PARIS, LCV
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1-49401 De Segur, Count Phillipe-Paul HISTORY OF THE EXPEDITION TO RUSSIA V1 Eyewitness account by Napoleon's Aide-de-camp, Volume One relates events up to Borodino, maps, index.1 vol, 192 pgs 2006 UK, NONSUCH PRESS
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1-49402 De Segur, Count Phillipe-Paul HISTORY OF THE EXPEDITION TO RUSSIA V2 Eyewitness account by Napoleon's Aide-de-camp, Volume Two covers the Burning of Moscow and the Retreat.1 vol, 240 pgs 2006 UK, NONSUCH PRESS
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1-85790 de Tasher, Maurice CAMPAIGNING FOR NAPOLEON Tasher joined Napoleon's cavalry in 1806 and died in Berlin in 1813 a victim of Russia.1 vol, 224 pgs 2007 UK, PEN SWORD
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1-190520 Dempsey, Guy ALBUERA 1811 This compelling new book uses primary sources to tell the story from all the combatants' points of view. (16) b/w and (8) color illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 336 pgs 2008 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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1-228920 Dempsey, Guy NAPOLEONIC FRENCH MILITARY UNIFORMS 1798-1814: As Depicted by Horace and Carle Vernet and Eugene Lami Three talented French artists, Carle Vernet, Horace Vernet (son of Carle) and Eugene Lami, capitalized on the wave of nostalgia for the First Empire brought on by the death of Napoleon in 1821 by producing a series of prints of French military uniforms of the French revolutionary and imperial armies. These colorful lithographs, each accompanied by a text by an unidentified author describing the unit depicted, were published in book form in 1822 as Collection des Uniformes des Armees Francaises de 1791 a 1814 (Paris: Gide fils, 1822).

The broad range of uniforms depicted includes many from infrequently-illustrated foreign and auxiliary units in the French army. The images also include unusual back and side views of uniforms. The images in this book are contemporary watercolor copies of the prints and are reproduced with permission from the Anne S. K. Brown Military Collection at Brown University.1 vol, 144 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-237210 Dempsey, Guy ALBUERA EYEWITNESS: Contemporary Accounts of the Battle of Albuera, 16 May 1811 Details the story of the May 16, 1811 battle in Albuera, Spain, exclusively by way of primary sources, with English translations for foreign language sources, along with, in each case, a commentary identifying the source and its context. These contemporaneous accounts include letters, diaries, official correspondence, army records, maps, newspaper reports and memoirs totaling over 100 contemporary accounts of the battle. They range from the comprehensive after-action reports of the British, Portuguese, Spanish and French commanders to casualty and prisoner lists and to recollections of individual soldiers from all the combatant armies.1 vol, 296 pgs 2023 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-195360 Divall, Carole INSIDE THE REGIMENT: The Officers and Men of the 30th Regiment During the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars In this companion volume to her pioneering study Redcoats Against Napoleon, Carole Divall tells the fascinating inside story of a typical infantry regiment during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars. Rather than focusing on the history of the 30th Regiment of the Line in action and on campaign, she explores its organization, traditions and hierarchy, its personnel, and the ethos that held it together.

Using primary source material, in particular surviving regimental records, War Office documents, letters and journals, Divall reconstructs the life of the 30th Foot - and the lives of the men who served in it - during a critical period in Europe's military history.1 vol, 224 pgs 2011 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-195370 Divall, Carole REDCOATS AGAINST NAPOLEON: The 30th Regiment During the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars Companion volume to Inside the Regiment: The Officers and Men of the 30th Regiment During the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars

Military histories of the struggle against the French armies of the Revolution and Napoleon often focus on the exploits of elite units and famous individuals, ignoring the essential contribution made by the ordinary soldiers - the bulk of the British army. Carole Divall, in this graphic and painstakingly researched account, tells the story of one such hitherto ignored group of fighting men, the 30th Regiment of the Line. She takes their story from one of the opening clashes of the long war, the Siege of Toulon in 1793, to the decisive Battle of Waterloo in 1815. She gives us a fresh perspective on key events the men took part in - Massena's retreat from the Lines of Torres Vedras, the bloody storming of Badajoz, the retreat from Burgos, the ordeal of the troops holding the centre of Wellington's Waterloo position. The regiment's history - which she describes using some hitherto unpublished and vivid memoirs left by the men themselves and those they fought alongside - offers a fascinating insight into the life of British soldiers two centuries ago. 1 vol, 256 pgs 2011 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-219270 Divall, Carole THE BRITISH ARMY IN EGYPT 1801: An Underrated Army Comes of Age When the French declared war on Great Britain in 1793, they undermined the chosen policy of William Pitt, which had been to avoid conflict in order to repair the nation's finances. The result of this policy was an understrength army with inadequate resources. Whether campaigning on the continent in coalition with other European powers or picking up the colonial possessions of France and her allies, this army did little to add to its reputation. Includes 38 color illustrations, 13 b/w illustrations, and 7 b/w maps.

Yet, despite appearances, as the decade progressed there could be no doubt that improvements were taking place. When it was decided in 1800 that the French Army of the Orient, abandoned by Bonaparte, could be ejected from Egypt, the troops sent to achieve this objective were of a very different quality from those that had been dispatched to Flanders in 1793. This study analyses that force and its commanders, examines the preparations that contributed so notably to its success, and evaluates why it was able to take the fight to a battle-hardened Revolutionary force and defeat it.1 vol, 184 pgs 2019 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-228990 Divall, Carole WELLINGTON AND THE VITORIA CAMPAIGN 1813: Never a Finer Army Describes the Peninsular war leading up to the 1813 Battle of Vitoria, where Wellington and his army of British, Portuguese, and Spanish defeated the French. The loss was fatal to French interests in Spain, but it is also significant because it demonstrated Wellington's confidence in his allied army and in himself. The complexity of the maneuvers he expected his men to carry out and the shrewd strategic planning that preceded the battle were quite remarkable.1 vol, 256 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-237000 Divall, Carole WELLINGTON'S UNSUNG HEROES: The Fifth Division in the Peninsular War, 1810-1814 The men of the Fifth Division ('The Pioneers') were among the workhorses of the British Peninsular army. Lacking both the kudos and the wealth of letters, journals, and memoirs of divisions like the Third and the Light, it is easy to overlook the part they played in the struggle that finally drove the French out of Spain and Portugal. Yet they were the first troops into the streets of Badajoz, played a crucial part in the great victory at Salamanca, and made up the bulk of the troops that finally took San Sebastian after a protracted and bloody siege. Includes 13 b/w illustrations, 11 maps, and five tables.1 vol, 176 pgs 2023 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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2-86140 Douglas, William DUELLING DAYS IN THE ARMY A classic for duelling and napoleonic enthusiats1 vol, 280 pgs 2007 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-213040 Dr. Lesley Prince & Laurence Spring RUSSIAN INFANTRY FLAGS OF THE NAPOLEONIC WARS The aim of this book is simple: to provide the reader with as complete and accurate a catalogue of Russian Infantry flags used during the Napoleonic Wars, systematically set out and easy to consult. The authors have consulted contemporary sources and informed commentary widely and have produced what is perhaps the definitive source book on the subject.

Each of the illustrations has been prepared with accuracy and clarity in mind, and there is an accompanying text which clarifies some of the ambiguities in the source material. So far as the authors are aware, there is nothing like this book in print either in English or Russian anywhere else in the world.1 vol, 144 pgs 2016 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-56590 Duffy, Christopher EAGLES OVER THE ALPS: Suvorov in Italy/Switzerland Oversize at 8.5x11 inches, this includes maps, complete orders of battle, and full details of the military units along with a gripping campaign narrative that saw several victories by the Russian general. Includes bibliography and index.1 vol, 356 pgs 1999 CHICAGO, EMPEROR'S PRESS
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1-211921 Dupin, C. with New Introduction by Dr. Stephen Summerfield MILITARY FORCE OF GREAT BRITAIN DURING THE NAPOLEONIC WARS: VOLUME ONE: ORGANISATION OF THE ARMY Volume 1. To fully understand the British Army of the Waterloo period we need to turn to a French scientific genius and spy! Charles Dupin visited the British Isles as soon as practical after the Napoleonic Wars in a fact-gathering exercise and wrote up his technical and organizational study of the British Army in his monumental study Force Militaire de la Grande-Bretagne.

This was translated into English in an 1822 edition. Not only is this the closest contemporary study of the administration of the Army, it is also the best technical guide to the ordnance of the period, much of which has been incorrectly described by later authors. Our latest edition is hardbound with color printed covers.1 vol, 412 pgs 2016 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-211922 Dupin, C. with New Introduction by Dr. Stephen Summerfield MILITARY FORCE OF GREAT BRITAIN DURING THE NAPOLEONIC WARS: VOLUME TWO: MILITARY SCHOOLS, ORDNANCE AND ENGINEERS Volume 2. To fully understand the British Army of the Waterloo period we need to turn to a French scientific genius and spy! Charles Dupin visited the British Isles as soon as practical after the Napoleonic Wars in a fact-gathering exercise and wrote up his technical and organizational study of the British Army in his monumental study Force Militaire de la Grande-Bretagne.

This was translated into English in an 1822 edition. Not only is this the closest contemporary study of the administration of the Army, it is also the best technical guide to the ordnance of the period, much of which has been incorrectly described by later authors. Our latest edition is hardbound with color printed covers.1 vol, 412 pgs 2016 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-67450 Dupont, Marcel illust by Maurice Touussaint GUIDES DE BONAPRTE/CHASSEURS A CHEVAL DE LA GARDE 8x11.5, 160+ b/w illust and (8) color pages.1 vol, 160 pgs 2002 PARIS, LE LIVRE CHEZ VOUS
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5-13890 Durova, Nadeshda translated by Mary Fleming Zirin CAVALRY MAIDEN, THE The journals of a woman, who served as a Russian Cavalry Officer, index, biblio, appendices.1 vol, 222 pgs 1988 US, ARDIS PUBLSHERS
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1-220690 Ede-Borrett, Stephen SWISS REGIMENTS IN THE SERVICE OF FRANCE 1798-1815: Uniforms, Organization, Campaigns A detailed study of the uniforms, organization, personnel, and campaigns of the numerous Swiss units that served in the armies of Revolutionary, Directorate, and Imperial France from the campaigns of 1798 in Switzerland until the Hundred Days of 1815. Includes 8 color plates and 60 b/w prints, drawings, and photos.

Covers not just the regulation uniforms but also the numerous variations recorded in contemporary documents and plates. The uniforms of the Tete de Colonne could change from issue to issue and year to year and the author has tried to cover all of these known changes.

Estimates of the number of Swiss who served in the French Army from 1798-1815 vary from 50,000 to 90,000 -- numbers that makes the Swiss the largest non-French nationality in the Imperial Armies. 1 vol, 148 pgs 2019 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-228210 Edited by Lalowski, M and J North 1813: POLISH EYEWITNESS ACCOUNTS OF NAPOLEON'S CAMPAIGN IN GERMANY The vivid accounts of Polish soldiers in Napoleon's armies track them from the frosty chaos of January 1813 to the dismal crossing of the French frontier that November. There are descriptions of battles and sieges, victories and defeats, all set against the backcloth of entire nations at war, as well as more human tales of friendship and betrayal. Includes 9 maps.1 vol, 300 pgs 2021 UK, KEN TROTMAN
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1-201230 Edwards, Peter SALAMANCA 1812: Wellington's Year of Victories The Battle of Salamanca, on 22 July, saw some 50,000 French troops arrayed against a similar number of allies. Using ground astutely, Wellington gained a crushing victory, inflicting over 14,000 French casualties. Although there was a rebuff at Burgos later in the year, Wellington's forces were firmly on the march to victory in the Iberian Peninsula.

Brings to life this pivotal year in the Peninsular War and offers a fascinating insight into the strategy, the command decisions, and the experience of combat in 1812.1 vol, 384 pgs 2013 UK, Pen and Sword
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1-66370 Engstrom, Johan editor BETWEEN THE IMPERIAL EAGLES Contains 20 essays that examine the Swedish Armed Forces from 1780-1820. Includes color plates of flags and uniforms along with battle maps and OOBs.1 vol, 496 pgs 2000 STOCKHOLM, ARMEE MUSEUM
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2-11000 Epstein, Robert M. PRINCE EUGENE AT WAR: 1809 Study of Eugene's Italian & Hungarian campaign in 1809. Maps, b/w illust, chapter notes, biblio.1 vol, 146 pgs 1984 ARLINGTON, EMPIRE PRESS
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1-61820 Escalettes, Jean-Paul LA BATAILLE DE TOULOUSE, 1814 Very detailed look, hour-by-hour full color battle maps, uniform plates, extensive o/b's, 36-page English translation.1 vol, 318 pgs 1999 PARIS, EDITIONS LOUBATIER
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1-191230 Esdaile, Charles PENINSULAR EYEWITNESSES:The Experience of War The Experience of War in Spain & Portugal 1808-13. Instead of generals and statesmen, we mostly hear from junior officers, ordinary soldiers and civilians. Biblio, index.1 vol, 306 pgs 2009 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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1-199950 Esdaile, Charles OUTPOST OF EMPIRE: The Napoleonic Occupation of Andalucia, 1810-1812 Napoleon's forces invaded Spain in 1808, but two years went by before they overran the southern region of Andalucia. Situated at the farthest frontier of Napoleon's 'outer empire,' Andalucia remained under French control only briefly - for two-and-a-half years - and never experienced the normal functions of French rule. Esdaile moves beyond traditional military history to examine the French occupation of Andalucia and the origins and results of the region's complex and chaotic response.

Disillusioned by the Spanish provisional government and largely unprotected, Andalucia scarcely fired a shot in its defense when Joseph Bonaparte's army invaded the region in 1810. The subsequent French occupation, however, broke down in the face of multiple difficulties, the most important of which were geography and the continued presence in the region of substantial forces of regular troops. Drawing on British, French, and Spanish sources that are all but unknown, Esdaile describes the social, cultural, geographical, political, and military conditions that combined to make Andalucia particularly resistant to French rule.

Esdaile's study is a significant contribution to the new field sometimes known as occupation studies, which focuses on the ways a victorious army attempts to reconcile a conquered populace to the new political order. Combining military history with political and social history, Outpost of Empire delineates what we now call the cultural terrain of war. This is history that moves from battles between armies to battles for hearts and minds.1 vol, 512 pgs 2012 US, UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA PRESS
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1-219490 Esdaile, Charles and Reed, Mark editors WITH MOORE TO CORUNNA: The Diary of Ensign Charles Paget, Fifty-Second Foot Ensign Charles Paget's previously unpublished diary of the Peninsular War is an important discovery for two reasons: The regiment in which he served (52nd Foot) was one of the three most famous in the Duke of Wellington's army, yet it is covered sparsely in the spate of memoirs, diaries, and collections of correspondence generated by the conflict; and it's the only genuine diary covering the Battle of Vimeiro and the campaign of Sir John Moore.

The complete text of Paget's diary is reproduced here, edited and with detailed notes and an extended introduction by historian Charles Esdaile. In order to give the reader contrasting views of episodes which Paget records, this also includes first-hand accounts written by other Peninsular veterans featuring the battle of Vimeiro and the action at Cacabelos.1 vol, 216 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-50220 Espitalier, Albert NAPOLEON AND KING MURAT A classic, both Murat's and Napoleon's personalityare well portrayed, (16) illust.1 vol, 526 pgs 2001 UK, WORLEY PUBLICATIONS
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1-227870 Esposito, Gabriele NAPOLEON'S IMPERIAL GUARD: Organization, Uniforms and Weapons A detailed analysis of the organization, uniforms, and weapons of the French Imperial Guard created by Napoleon I. Describes how this large military body evolved from the Consular Guard created by Bonaparte as early as 1799 and came to include dozens of different military units belonging to each branch of service (infantry, cavalry, artillery, and specialist corps). The Imperial Guard was a 'miniature army' made up of veteran soldiers, who were dressed in spectacular and elegant uniforms. 50 color illustrations

The Guard also included several 'exotic' non-French units that are also covered in the text: Egyptian Mamelukes, Polish and Lithuanian lancers, Tatar scouts, Dutch grenadiers and lancers. The way in which Napoleon employed the Guard in battle is discussed and also how it differed from the rest of the French Army in terms of military dress and weaponry.1 vol, 160 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-229110 Esposito, Gabriele WELLINGTON'S CAVALRY AND TECHNICAL CORPS 1800-1815: Including Artillery Covers British cavalry and artillery (foot and horse) of the Napoleonic Wars, as well as supporting units such as engineers, Royal Marines naval infantry, and some other 'auxiliary' corps (like the Yeomanry/militia cavalry or the Sea Fencibles, all very little known). Also covers mounted troops deployed in the various British colonies as well as foreign cavalry units in British service. Describes the history, organization, and uniforms of the various units in full detail and includes 50 color illustrations. 1 vol, 144 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-234930 Esposito, Gabriele NAPOLEON'S INFANTRY: French Line, Light and Foreign Regiments 1799-1815 Covers the infantry units of Napoleon's Imperial Army during 1800-1815. Cover all the categories of units that were part of Napoleon's infantry: line regiments, light regiments, foreign corps, and special corps, including foreign units such as Irish Legion, Corsican light infantry, and mountain infantry. When the future Emperor assumed control of France, the infantry of his army was disorganized and poorly equipped; it lacked discipline and was trained in a quite old-fashioned way. Napoleon acted very rapidly to resolve the major problems of his foot troops, by giving them a new structure and by teaching them new tactics. By 1805, the French infantry was without a doubt the best in the world in terms of combat capabilities. includes 84 color illustrations, including some rare contemporary uniform plates that have never been published before.1 vol, 160 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-64050 Eysturlid, Lee FORMATIVE INFLUENCES, THEORIES & CAMPAIGNS Explores the military life of Archduke Charles ofAustria, Hapsburg military theorist, during theNapoleonic wars, biblio, index.1 vol, 160 pgs 1999 WESTPORT, GREENWOOD PRESS
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1-29660 Featherstone, Donald CAMPAIGNING WITH WELLINGTON & FEATHERSTONE A guide to the battles in Spain & Portugal, author combines first hand and other accounts with his own analysis to provide a very readable account of all major battles, maps, OBs, b/w illust, index.1 vol, 350 pgs 1993 CHICAGO, EMPEROR'S PRESS
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1-66690 Fernandez, Jose FUENTES de ONORO 1811 In 1810, Massena had followed the British-Portuguese army back to Lisbon before arriving at the Lines of Torres Vedras. He was determined against storming this extensive double line of interlocking fortifications. After starving outside Lisbon through a miserable winter, the French withdrew to the Spanish border with the British-Portuguese army in pursuit.

After Portugal was secured, Wellington set about re-taking the fortified frontier cities of Almeida, Badajoz and Ciudad Rodrigo. Whilst Wellington besieged Almeida, Massena reformed his battered army and marched to relieve the French garrison in the city. Wellington chose to check the relief attempt at the small village of Fuentes de Onoro.

Wellington left his line of retreat exposed in order to cover all routes to Almeida: he felt this risk was justified because the French would not have more than a few days supplies whereas he had more than that. The British and Portuguese army had 34,000 infantry, 1,850 cavalry, and 48 guns. The French had 42,000 infantry, 4,500 cavalry and 38 guns.1 vol, 110 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-66674 Fernandez, Jose A. Lopez LA BATALLA de MEDELLIN 1809 This latest installment of 'Warriors and Battles' color illustrations and maps.1 vol, 110 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-66685 Fernandez, Jose Antonio BUSSACO 1810 La invasion francesa de Portugal en la Guerra de Independencia espanola. (The French invasion of Portugal in the War of Spanish Independence)

The Battle of Bussaco in September 1810 marked the turning point of the third invasion of Portugal by Napoleon's armies stationed in the Iberian Peninsula. Again, the army under Lord Wellington beat the French, this time commanded by Marshal Andre Massena. This is a detailed account of the maneuvers, skirmishes and clashes of both armies, including the decisive battle, and also explains the Spanish intervention in this campaign -- very much under appreciated until now.1 vol, 110 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-215900 Field, Andrew WATERLOO ROUT & RETREAT: The French Perspective Fourth volume in series depicts the often neglected final phase - the rout and retreat of Napoleon's army. The text is based exclusively on French eyewitness accounts, which give an inside view of the immediate aftermath of the battle and carry the story through to the army's disbandment in late 1815.

Many French officers and soldiers wrote more about the retreat than they did about the catastrophe of Waterloo itself. Their recollections give a fascinating insight to the psyche of the French soldier. They also provide a first-hand record of their experiences and the range of their reactions, from those who deserted the colors and made their way home, to those who continued to serve faithfully when all was lost. Napoleon's own flight from Waterloo is an essential part of the narrative, but the main emphasis is on the fate of the beaten French army as it was experienced by eyewitnesses who lived through the last days of the campaign.1 vol, 352 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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2-221010 Field, Andrew GROUCHY'S WATERLOO: The Battles of Ligny and Wavre This concluding volume of a study exploring the French perspective of the Waterloo campaign covers the final offensive the French victory over the Prussians at Ligny and Marshal Grouchy's pursuit of the Prussians and the battle at Wavre. Grouchy's extensive description of his operations forms the backbone of the narrative, supplemented by other French sources and those of Prussian eyewitnesses. Napoleon in his memoirs accused Grouchy, like Marshal Ney, of a series of failures in command that led to the French defeat, and many subsequent historians took the same line.1 vol, 336 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-223820 Field, Andrew The French at Waterloo: Eyewitness Accounts - Napoleon, Imperial Headquarters and 1st Corps Andrew Field, who has published four best-selling books on the Battle of Waterloo, has established himself as one of the leading experts on the French perspective of the campaign. Using selected extracts from French eyewitness accounts that haven't been published before in English, he has added a new dimension to our understanding of what happened on the battlefield on 18 June 1815. Now he takes his pioneering work a step further by publishing these accounts, with all their vivid and personal detail, in full.

For the first time readers will be in a position to make their own interpretations of them and compare them to the recollections of soldiers from the allied armies, in particular the British, which have largely determined our assumptions about the battle for the last 200 years. They will also gain a heightened insight into the trauma that the French eyewitnesses went through as they tried to explain how the French lost a battle they claim they had been on the point of winning.

This, the first of two volumes of the French accounts, features Napoleon's own description of the battle, those of his immediate household and the Imperial headquarters, and those of members of 1st Corps. Napoleon's own version of events, one of the first to be published in France, was used as the basis of many subsequent histories that ignore or gloss over his many dubious claims. His account of his actions and his view of what happened on that decisive day, and those of his close associates, make fascinating reading.
1 vol, 176 pgs 2020 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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2-208610 Field, Andrew W PRELUDE TO WATERLOO: Quatre Bras The Battle of Quatre Bras has been overshadowed by the two larger-scale engagements at Ligny and at Waterloo itself. And too often the clash at Quatre Bras has been seen mainly through the eyes of the British and their allies - the viewpoint of the French has been neglected.

Drawing on French eyewitness recollections and later commentary, he reconstructs the French experience of the battle - and the French interpretation of it. He quotes extensively, and subjects to critical analysis, the conflicting accounts written by Napoleon and his subordinates as they sought to justify their decisions and actions at this pivotal moment in the campaign.1 vol, 256 pgs 2014 UK, Pen & Sword
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1-220430 Flaherty, chris NAPOLEON'S JULY 1798 PYRAMID ARMY: And the Egyptian Army Well illustrated with color uniform plates.1 vol, 10 pgs 2019 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-196750 Fletcher, Ian PENINSULA WAR: Wellington's Battlefields Revisited Oversized at 8 x 9.5 inches.

In 1994 Ian Fletcher published his book Fields of Fire, which was the first book to show Wellington's Peninsular War battlefields in full color. Now, almost 20 years on, he returns with a second book, The Peninsular War: Wellington's Battlefields Revisited which shows how things have changed since 1994.

The beautiful photographs cover all of Wellington's major battles, and many smaller engagements also, to show them in all their glory, from the snowy Galician mountains, to the dry, dusty plain of Salamanca, and from the low rolling slopes of Albuera to the breathtaking Pyrenees. Includes 145 color photos and two maps.1 vol, 128 pgs 2011 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-55450 Fletcher, Ian IN THE SERVICE OF THE KING The letters of William Thorton Keep 1808-1814, he served at Vittoria, Neville, Maya & St. Pierre.1 vol, 296 pgs 1998 UK, SPELLMOUNT PUBLISHERS
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2-22840 Fletcher, Ian editor GUARDS OFFICER IN THE PENINSULA, A John Edward Cornwallis Rous spent 1812-1814 with the 2nd Foot Guards, his letters, written in camp, form the basis of this book, appendix, index.1 vol, 144 pgs 1992 UK, SPELLMOUNT LMTD
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1-66560 Fletcher, Ian editor VOICES FROM THE PENINSULA Draws on rare and previously unpublished accounts to give a first hand insight into Wellington's army, (8) pgs of color, 35 illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 256 pgs 2001 LONDON, GREENHILL BOOKS
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1-34020 Fletcher, Ian photos by Andy Cook FIELDS OF FIRE The Peninsular battlefields described year by year with (40) superb full-color photos, 80+ b/w illust. A concise history of the Peninsular War, appendix, biblio, chronology, index.1 vol, 176 pgs 1994 UK, SPELLMOUNT PUBLISHERS
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1-58400 Forshufvud, Sten WHO KILLED NAPOLEON Using recently published evidence of two importantwitnesses, the author makes the case that Napoleondied of arsenic poisoning, appendicies, bibilio.1 vol, 256 pgs 1962 LONDON, HUTCHINOSN
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1-218530 Forty, Simon GERMAN INFANTRYMAN: Operations Manual 1939-45 Between 1939 and 1945, close to 13 million men served in the German army - das Heer. The bulk of these men were infantrymen, who slogged their way, mostly on foot, from Finisterre to Moscow, Kirkenes to Tripoli. They swore unlimited obedience to Adolf Hitler and were ready to stake their lives for this oath: over 1.6 million men of das Heer were killed during the war and over 4.1 million were wounded. 150 color & 150 b/w photos.1 vol, 192 pgs 2018 UK, HAYNES PUBLISHING UK
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1-58780 Foy, Maxmillian JUNOT'S INVASION OF PORTUGAL Classic account, four pages of o/b's, maps/illust.1 vol, 192 pgs 1999 UK, WORLEY PUBLICATIONS
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1-88370 Franceschi, General Michel & Weider, Ben WARS AGAINST NAPOLEON:Debunking the Myth The author dismantle the conclusion that Napoleon sought large-scale military conquests. Lavishly illustrated, original maps and battle diagrams,biblio, index.1 vol, 264 pgs 2008 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-52060 Fryer, Mary Beacock OUR YOUNG SOLDIER:Lieutenant Francis Simcoe Simcoe at age sixteen was an ensign in the 27th Inniskilling, he saw service in Ireland and the Peninsular War and was killed leading the storming party at Badajoz, illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 192 pgs 1996 TORONTO, DUNDURN PRESS
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1-LEG2101 Gale, Tim Decisive Victory 1918: Volume 1 - Soissons Game scale
Unit size: Regiment/Division
Game Turn: 6 Hour Day/ 12 Hour Night
Map Scale: 1 Kilometer per hex
The Battle of Soissons, 18 July to 28 July, 1918, was the first time that the French army used a large-scale attack with tanks supported by a surprise (i.e. not pre-registered) artillery bombardment, similar to the British attack the previous year at Cambrai, and it was the first time that full-size US divisions went on the offensive incorporated in the French army. But most importantly, it was the opening of the Second Battle of the Marne. It not known at the time, although suspected by many, that this battle was the death-knell of the German army.

The game features mandatory attacks into multiple hexes, very rigid ZOC, and severe restrictions on disengagement and advance after combat. 'Threat zones' extend beyond the standard 1-hex ZOCs and represent limited knowledge of the enemy's positions, thus preventing unrealistic infiltration through narrow gaps in the frontline.

The Combat system is highly attritional, in terms of casualties and cohesion disruption. Reorganization is a slow process, conducted under the cover of the night. Attacking units rapidly deplete their offensive power. Defending units, on the other hand, are never completely eliminated, and retain (as 'remnants') indefinite residual defensive power. Defensive initiative superiority also translates into special 'fall back' movement, which allows defenders to extricate themselves from dangerously outflanked positions and avoid encirclement.
1 vol, 1 pgs 2021 US, LEGION WARGAMES LLC
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2-30510 Gallaher, John G. NAPOLEON'S IRISH LEGIONS Drawing heavily on the original documents of the Archives de la guerre, John G. Gallaher has written the first complete account of the storied Irish Legion, which joined with Napoleon to fight England.

Following the failed Rebellion of 1798, hundreds of Irishmen fled to the Continent to avoid imprisonment or execution. As part of his planned campaign against England and Ireland in 1803, Napoleon authorized the creation of an Irish Legion to invade Ireland in order to tie down British forces that could otherwise have been used against the main French invasion of England. The promise of returning to Ireland with the French army at their backs brought many recruits to the Legion. The Irish emigrants who enlisted in this special unit of the French army were Irish nationalists who intended to liberate Ireland and create an Irish republic.

When the anticipated expedition to Ireland never took place, some of the Irishmen quit the army though the great majority of them remained to fight for Napoleon. Battalions of the Legion encountered the British at Flushing in 1809, fought Wellington in Portugal in 1810-11, and served with distinction at the Battle of Bautzen and in Silesia, where after heavy losses in lesser engagements with the enemy, the Legion was finally destroyed on the banks of the Bober River in 1813. B/w illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 296 pgs 1993 CARBONDALE, SO. ILLINOIS
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1-45980 Gallaher, John G. GENERAL ALEXANDRE DUMAS:Soldier of the French Rev The first English bio of this General, who was a favorite of Napoleon until 1799 when he refused to remain in Egypt, b/w illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 272 pgs 1997 CARBONDALE, SOUTHERN UNIV
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1-80310 Ganier, Henry illust by Tanconville & Toussaint LES ALSACIENS DANS LA GARDE IMPERIALE ET LA CORPS 8.5x11 inches, 50 color plates, and 36 b/w illust. This is a re-issued 1914 book.

Full of facts of everyday soldiers and officers of the elite corps of the Revolution to the end of the Second Empire, but mainly to the armies of Napoleon. Includes grenadiers, dragoons, skirmishers, Mamelukes (yes, these were also in the picturesque Alsace body!) Gunners Cent Gardes, and Zouaves. 1 vol, 200 pgs 2005 PARIS, LCV
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1-COM1105 Garc?a de Gabiola, Javier COALITION! The Napoleonic Wars, 1805-1815 Wargame about the Napoleonic Wars (1805-1815) for two to six players that can be completed in a single evening. The scope of the game is grand-strategy, with players handling historical Generals, Armies, Fleets and Event Cards. Counters represent historical fleets and armies, being 18-25 ships or 30-50,000 men every strength point. Although not an event-driven board game in the classic sense, Event Cards are used to recreate historical situations that could imply some modifications in the general rules of the game, or even change the fate of a game dramatically. Includes some operational components (as the execution of maneuvers as Marching to the Sound of the Guns).

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Complexity: 6 out of 10
Solitaire Suitability: 5 out of 10
Time Scale: 1 year per turn
Map Scale: country-to-country grand-strategic level
Unit Scale: Armies (30-50,000 men per Strength Point) and Fleets (15-25 ships per Strength Point)
Players: 2 to 6
Playing Time: 4 to 6 hours

Components: One 22x34-inch mounted map; Two Sheets of 3/4-inch Counters; Three decks of 56 Playing Cards in all; Rules Booklet; Multiple Player Aid Cards; Six 6-Sided Dice; and One Box and Lid set.
1 vol, 1 pgs 2021 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-229240 Gaudencio, Mosies and Burnham, Robert IN THE WORDS OF WELLINGTON'S FIGHTING COCKS: The After-action Reports of the Portuguese Army during the Peninsular War 1812-1814 The after-action reports written by the commanders of Portuguese battalions, regiments and brigades is in contracts to the multitude of Entglish accounts of the Napoleonic War in the Peninsular. Also provides an introduction tracing the history of the Portuguese Army prior to the Salamanca campaign of 1812, while tracking its organizational changes and assignment of commanders from 1808 to 1814. Includes detailed notes on the after-action reports which set them in the context of each stage of the war. 1 vol, 352 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-66653 Gavier, Mario Diaz ZARAGOZA 1808-1809: El Espiritu de Numancia Zaragoza surrendered in Feb 1809, but not before the 'common people' aided the regulars through two French sieges. Color and b/w plates, images o/b's.1 vol, 80 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-59950 Geer, Walter NAPOLEON AND MARIE-LOUISE:The Fall of the Empire An excellent account of the Napoleonic war from1807 to 1812 and the role played by Marie Louisein Napoleon's decisions, (15) nice illust, index.1 vol, 337 pgs 1925 NY, BRENTANO'S
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1-223800 Gill, John The Battle of Znaim - Napoleon, The Habsburgs and the end of the War of 1809 The little known Battle of Znaim (10th-11th July 1809) was the last battle to be fought on the main front of the Franco-Austrian War. Cut short to make way for an armistice it effectively ended hostilities between France and Austria and is now uniquely considered to be an episode both of conflict and simultaneously of diplomacy.

The battle began as a result of the Austrian decision to stage a rearguard action near Znaim, prompting the Bavarians to unsuccessfully storm a nearby town. Battle ensued with the village changing hands a number of times over the course of the two days.

Jack Gill delves deep into the respective tactics of both sides as the two armies continually changed positions and strategies. His account dissects and investigates the dual aspects of the Battle of Znaim and explains the diplomatic decisions that resulted in the peace treaty which was signed at Schonbrunn Palace on 14th October 1809.

Gill's book is an unrivaled analysis of the Battle of Znaim. Accessible, highly detailed and expertly crafted, it sheds new light on this fascinating moment in Napoleonic history.
1 vol, 512 pgs 2020 UK, GREENHILL BOOKS
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2-16820 Gill, John H. WITH EAGLES TO GLORY Napoleon and his German Allies in the 1809 campaign, 80 maps, charts, biblio, index.1 vol, 576 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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2-88591 Gill, John H. THUNDER ON THE DANUBE: V1 Napoleon's Defeat of Austria The Franco-Austrian War of 1809 was Napoleon's last victorious war. Napoleon faced the Archduke Charles, the best of the Habsburg commanders, and a reformed Austrian Army that was arguably the best ever fielded by the Danubian Monarchy. The French ultimately triumphed but the margin of superiority was decreasing and all of Napoleon's skill and determination was required to achieve a victorious outcome.

Gill tackles the political background to the war, especially the motivations that prompted Austria to launch an offensive against France while Napoleon and many of his veterans were distracted in Spain. Though surprised by the timing of the Austrian attack on April 10th, the French Emperor completely reversed a dire strategic situation with stunning blows that he called his 'most brilliant and most skillful maneuvers'. Following a breathless pursuit down the Danube valley, Napoleon occupied the palaces of the Habsburgs for the second time in four years. The Austrians recovered, however, and Napoleon suffered his first unequivocal repulse at the Battle of Aspern-Essling on the shores of the Danube opposite Vienna.

He would win many battles in his future campaigns, but never again would one of Europe's great powers lie broken at his feet.

In this respect 1809 represents a high point of the First Empire as well as a watershed, for Napoleon's armies were declining in quality and he was beginning to display the corrosive flaws that contributed to his downfall five years later.
1 vol, 512 pgs 2008 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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2-88592 Gill, John H. THUNDER ON THE DANUBE:V2 Napoleon's Defeat of Austria In the second volume of this epic work, John H. Gill traces Napoleon's progress as he sought to complete his victory over the Habsburgs. The war had erupted on April 10th with Austria's invasion of Germany and Italy. After just two weeks, Napoleon had battered the Habsburg Archduke Charles in a series of bruising defeats.

This volume begins with Napoleon astride the Danube at Regensburg. He faced a critical strategic choice - whether to pursue the injured Austrian main army into Bohemia or march directly for Vienna, the seat of Habsburg power.

After electing to target Vienna, his troops defeated the Austrians in the brutal Battle of Ebelsberg, allowing him to enter the city on May 13th. However on the far side of the Danube, he then suffered a dramatic loss at the grueling, two-day Battle of Aspern. While his Danube forces recovered from this setback, the Emperor cleared trouble from his strategic flanks.

Gill describes in vivid detail the hopeful Habsburg invasion of Italy, led by the 27-year-old Archduke Johann, and the fierce French counter-offensive under Napoleon's stepson, Eugene de Beauharnais (also aged 27). In a series of encounters across Italy, de Beauharnais rebounded from initial defeat to advance triumphantly into Austrian territory, shattering and scattering Johann's army. In the wake of Aspern, while the Austrians vacillated, Napoleon gathered every man, horse and gun around Vienna, setting the stage for the gigantic spectacle of the Battle of Wagram, the final chapter in the story of the 1809 war.
1 vol, 512 pgs 2008 FRONTLINE BOOKS
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2-88593 Gill, John H. THUNDER ON THE DANUBE: V3Napoleon's Defeat of Austria With this third volume John Gill brings to a close his magisterial study of the war between Napoleonic France and Habsburg Austria. The account begins with both armies recuperating on the banks of the Danube. As they rest, important action was taking place elsewhere: Eugene won a crucial victory over Johann on the anniversary of Marengo, Prince Poniatowski's Poles outflanked another Austrian archduke along the Vistula, and Marmont drove an Austrian force out of Dalmatia to join Napoleon at Vienna. These campaigns set the stage for the titanic Battle of Wagram.

Second only in scale to the slaughter at Leipzig in 1813, Wagram saw more than 320,000 men and 900 guns locked in two days of fury that ended with an Austrian retreat. The defeat, however, was not complete: Napoleon had to force another engagement before Charles would accept a ceasefire. The battle at Znaim, its true importance often not acknowledged, brought an extended armistice that ended with a peace treaty signed in Vienna.

Gill uses an impressive array of sources in an engaging narrative covering both the politics of emperors and the privations and hardship common soldiers suffered in battle. Enriched with unique illustrations, forty maps, and extraordinary order-of-battle detail, this work concludes an unrivalled English-language study of Napoleon's last victory.
1 vol, 576 pgs 2014 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-208280 Glover G editor THE CORRESPONDENCE OF SIR HENRY CLINTON IN THE WATERLOO CAMPAIGN - VOLUME 1 and VOLUME 2: Preparation for Waterloo (August 1814 - April 1815) This set contains Volume One and Volume Two.

This revealing and remarkable study came out of the blue when Gareth Glover discovered that the Clinton papers were held in two libraries on both sides of the Atlantic and that they ran to many thousand un-researched documents. It has been a labor of years of work to collate the documents and effectively edit them into one narrative.

Why is this so important? Clinton's meticulous diary and reports provide the essentially research into the small British-Hanoverian army that served as a defense force for the newly liberated Netherlands under the command of the hereditary Prince of Orange in August 1814. He performed the role of Inspecting Officer for all the troops in Belgium including the fledgling Belgian and Dutch units and is a vital witness to the quality and training of all of these troops and to the massive repair program to the main border fortresses in the run up to the Waterloo campaign.

With Napoleon's return to power and the mobilization of the army for war once again, Henry Clinton was then appointed by the Duke of Wellington to command the Second Division, consisting of Adam's British Light Infantry Brigade, Du Plat's Brigade of King's German Legion troops and Halkett's Brigade of Hanoverian troops, a very diverse group with varying degrees of experience, equipment and training. His correspondence most importantly is written contemporaneously and gives honest assessments regarding the strengths and weaknesses of all of these troops and is both enlightening and often surprising.

The second volume deals with the final preparations for war, including the arrival of the Duke of Wellington. The operations, particularly of the Second Division during the whirlwind campaign of Waterloo and the consequent march to Paris are described in great detail as are the details of the Army of Occupation which lasted until 1818, concluding with their embarkation.

As well as his correspondence, Henry Clinton also kept a personal diary that was completed each evening. All of this various material has been put into date order and each day's diary entry precedes the correspondence for the day (inserted by date of writing rather than of receipt) and the letters have been put in sequential order wherever it is possible or a time of day is indicated. The appendix gives extracts recorded by an officer in Adam's Brigade of his Brigade orders that dovetail with the correspondence between Sir Henry Clinton and his brigade.2 vol, 560 pgs 2015 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-208281 Glover G editor THE CORRESPONDENCE OF SIR HENRY CLINTON IN THE WATERLOO CAMPAIGN - VOLUME 1: Preparation for Waterloo (August 1814 - April 1815) Volume One only.

This revealing and remarkable study came out of the blue when Gareth Glover discovered that the Clinton papers were held in two libraries on both sides of the Atlantic and that they ran to many thousand un-researched documents. It has been a labor of years of work to collate the documents and effectively edit them into one narrative.

Why is this so important? Clinton's meticulous diary and reports provide the essentially research into the small British-Hanoverian army that served as a defense force for the newly liberated Netherlands under the command of the hereditary Prince of Orange in August 1814. He performed the role of Inspecting Officer for all the troops in Belgium including the fledgling Belgian and Dutch units and is a vital witness to the quality and training of all of these troops and to the massive repair program to the main border fortresses in the run up to the Waterloo campaign.

With Napoleon's return to power and the mobilization of the army for war once again, Henry Clinton was then appointed by the Duke of Wellington to command the Second Division, consisting of Adam's British Light Infantry Brigade, Du Plat's Brigade of King's German Legion troops and Halkett's Brigade of Hanoverian troops, a very diverse group with varying degrees of experience, equipment and training. His correspondence most importantly is written contemporaneously and gives honest assessments regarding the strengths and weaknesses of all of these troops and is both enlightening and often surprising. 1 vol, 276 pgs 2015 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-208282 Glover G editor THE CORRESPONDENCE OF SIR HENRY CLINTON IN THE WATERLOO CAMPAIGN - VOLUME 2: Waterloo and the Occupation of France (May 1815 - December 1818 Volume Two only.

The second volume deals with the final preparations for war, including the arrival of the Duke of Wellington. The operations, particularly of the Second Division during the whirlwind campaign of Waterloo and the consequent march to Paris are described in great detail as are the details of the Army of Occupation which lasted until 1818, concluding with their embarkation.

As well as his correspondence, Henry Clinton also kept a personal diary that was completed each evening. All of this various material has been put into date order and each day's diary entry precedes the correspondence for the day (inserted by date of writing rather than of receipt) and the letters have been put in sequential order wherever it is possible or a time of day is indicated. The appendix gives extracts recorded by an officer in Adam's Brigade of his Brigade orders that dovetail with the correspondence between Sir Henry Clinton and his brigade.1 vol, 284 pgs 2015 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-214400 Glover G. editor PERSONAL ADVENTURES OF A YOUNG OFFICER DURING WALCHEREN & THE PENINSULAR WAR: The Memoirs of Ensign Watson, 9th (East Norfolk) Regiment of Foot 1808-11 This rare memoir from Edward Watson of the 9th Foot covers his service with his regiment from 10 August 1808, serving at Walcheren and in the Peninsular, to 8 August 1811, when he resigned his commission.1 vol, 84 pgs 2017 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-214410 Glover G. editor A HUSSAR SERGEANT IN THE KING'S GERMAN LEGION: The Memoirs of Cavalry Sergeant Ebbecke, 2nd Hussar Regiment, King's German Legion 1803-15 This short memoir of Sergeant Ludwig Ebbecke was published in German in 1851, but has never before been translated into English. He served at Stralsund, the Siege of Copenhagen in 1807, and was nearly shipwrecked on the passage back to Britain. He went to Walcheren in 1809 and served in the Peninsula from 1810 to 1812, including Barossa. In 1813 he was at Bergen op Zoom but arrived in Belgium too late for Waterloo.1 vol, 70 pgs 2017 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-214420 Glover G. editor THE ADVENTURES OF PRIVATE SHADRACH BYFIELD: 41st Foot in North America 1812-14 Shadrach Byfield was to serve his entire period in the army with the 41st Regt in Canada. For much of this period, it was heavily involved in fighting the Americans in the war of 1812.

The fighting was largely fought in wooded areas in hilly terrain, difficult of access, often only reachable by boat along the rivers and Great lakes, but it was also a war fought at close quarters and often with great savagery, and not just by the Indians.1 vol, 70 pgs 2017 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-214430 Glover G. editor THE PENINSULAR WAR JOURNAL OF SERGEANT SAMUEL HARRISON OF THE 43RD (MONMOUTHSHIRE) REGIMENT OF FOOT, 1796-1812 Harrison joined the 43rd Foot as a Sergeant. We know that he proceeded with the regiment to the Peninsula and that he fought at the battles of Vimiero, Corunna, Ciudad Rodrigo, Badajoz, Salamanca, Pyrenees, and San Sebastian. He eventually received a General Service Medal in 1848.

Only the first volume of his original journal, giving his service to 1812, has so far been discovered. This was written by another hand who combines his memoir with a general history of the war based on Napier. Harrison's many years in the Militia, the retreat to Corunna, his time at Walcheren, and his part in the storming of a redoubt at Ciudad Rodrigo are all clearly his own (unvarnished) words. But he also clearly had no recourse to any form of notes and therefore his memory fails him sometimes as to particular persons or dates of occurrences. But for all that, there are glimpses of a soldier who fought for many years in the wars against Napoleon and they still deserve to be preserved.1 vol, 112 pgs 2017 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-217430 Glover G. editor THE JOURNAL OF TROOPER SAMUEL GALLAGHER, 5TH DRAGOON GUARDS IN SPAIN, PORTUGAL AND FRANCE, 1810-15 The only published memoir from the 5th Dragoon Guards. Samuel saw action in the Peninsular War covering the sieges of Ciudad Rodrigo and Badajoz, the actions of Usagre and Llerena, Salamanca, entry into Madrid and subsequent retreat, Vitoria and blockade of Pamplona, followed by the Battles of Nive, Orthez, and Toulouse. Remarkably, he was never seriously wounded during his career. He joined the 10th Hussars in 1815 just after Waterloo.1 vol, 107 pgs 2018 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-228170 Glover, G. and S. Summerfield THE WATERLOO ARCHIVE ATLAS Illustrated throughout with color maps and contemporary sketches, portraits etc. At the core of the book are the 83 hand-drawn military field sketches of roads in the surrounding area by Wellington's Staff Corps prior to the Waterloo Campaign, all expertly enhanced in color by Stephen. To these have been added any maps of the area produced prior to 1825 such as the work by Joseph Ferraris and also (redrawn) the famous Willem Craan map of 1816.

Many other maps are included to fill out the wider campaign plus the rare plans of the major sieges by Colonel Sir James Carmichael Smyth. Still that is not all, the volume also includes the earliest views of the battlefield, those of William Stoney, Denis Dighton and James Rouse amongst others. The result is the most sumptuous cartographic study of the battle ever produced.1 vol, 220 pgs 2021 UK, KEN TROTMAN
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1-194490 Glover, Gareth AN ELOQUENT SOLDIER: The Peninsular War Journals of Lieutenant Charles Crowe of the Inniskillings, 1812-14 Lieutenant Charles Crowe's journal covers the 27th Foot (Inniskillings) of the final campaign of Wellington's army. Crowe does not pull his punches: he censures officers both junior and senior; he talks openly of the ravages of war, and the pillaging, raping and looting; the horrors of war, describing the deaths and horrific wounds of many in lurid detail, the cowardice and stupidity; and he also describes the mundane in detail - nothing is passed over.
1 vol, 256 pgs 2011 UK, Frontline
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1-213580 Glover, Gareth THE AMERICAN SHARPE: The Adventures of an American Officer of the 95th Rifles in the Peninsular and Waterloo Campaigns Sharpe and his adventures has made the 95th Foot renowned again and the discovery of an unpublished diary by an American from Charleston South Carolina who served, despite his father's objections, as an officer in this elite regiment has caused great excitement. Includes 16 high quality color prints.

James Penman Gairdner was born in Charleston, SC, but he was sent back to the 'Old Country' for his education, receiving his schooling at Harrow. After school, rather than joining his father's merchant business, he decided to become a soldier and received a commission in the famous 95th Rifles.

He subsequently served, without a break, from the siege of Ciudad Rodrigo in January 1812 until the end of the war in 1814. He then fought in the Waterloo campaign and formed part of the Army of Occupation. He was wounded on three occasions.

Throughout his service he kept a journal, which he managed to maintain on almost a daily basis. This journal, along with a number of letters that he wrote to his family are presented for the first time.

Readers will not find dramatic stories of great battles or adventurous escapades. Instead, Gairdner, details the everyday life of one of Wellington's soldiers; one of marches and billets, of the weather, the places, and the people of the Iberian Peninsula and of Paris and Occupied France - the real nature of soldering.

His diaries also highlight the very strange relationship between these newly independent Americans and the 'Old Country' they had so recently fought with; which even allowed for a true American boy to fight in the British Army, but not in America!1 vol, 272 pgs 2017 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-215930 Glover, Gareth A SCOTS GREY AT WATERLOO: The Remarkable Story of Sergeant William Clarke William Clarke of Prestonpans, Scotland, joined the 2nd Royal North British Dragoons, the Scots Greys, in 1803. Clarke had risen to the rank of sergeant by the time the regiment was ordered to Belgium on the news that Napoleon had escaped from Elba. Forming part of what became known as the 'Union' Brigade, the Scots Greys played a key role in Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo.

The John Rylands Library, Manchester, recently acquired William Clarke's 600-page, handwritten memoir describing his enlistment and military career, the highlight of which was the Waterloo campaign, which he describes in unusual detail in the vernacular of the day, presented and annotated by the renowned historian Garth Glover.

Follow the movements of the Scots Greys throughout the three days from Quatre-Bras to that climatic encounter on the Mont St Jean. Clarke naturally portrays the charge of the Union Brigade in dramatic and heroic terms, but he claims that the man who led the charge, Major General William Ponsonby, was killed by a musket ball and not cut down by French cavalry, as is usually stated, for recklessly charging too far.

After the battle, Clarke was part of the Burial Party. He then graphically describes the sad scene as he does the trail of the defeated French army as the pursuing Prussians cut a merciless path on their way to Paris.1 vol, 352 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-218620 Glover, Gareth THE TWO BATTLES OF COPENHAGEN 1801 and 1807: Britain and Denmark in the Napoleonic Wars The first Battle of Copenhagen in 1801 - the naval battle celebrated in Britain as one of Nelson's great victories - and the second - the British army's assault on the city in 1807 in which Wellington played a prominent part - were episodes in the continental struggle to resist the power of the French. This describes these events in vivid detail, quoting extensively from the recollections of eyewitnesses on both sides. 1 vol, 304 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-221110 Glover, Gareth THE DIARY OF LIEUTENANT ERNST MEIER OF THE WESTPHALIAN GARDE CHEVAU-LEGERS, THE BRUNSWICK HUSSARS AND 2ND DRAGOONS KING'S GERMAN LEGION 1809-1815 A fascinating short memoir. Ernst was captured in 1809 by the Austrians & transferred to the Duke of Brunswick's Black Hussars who eventually took sea to Britain to continue fighting against Napoleon. He then joined the 2nd Dragoons of the KGL being sent to the Peninsula in October 1813 to witness the closing events including Toulouse. He served in the Army of Occupation in 1815.1 vol, 114 pgs 2018 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-2237007 Glover, Gareth THE WATERLOO ARCHIVE VOLUME VII: BRITISH SOURCES, BEING THE KEN TROTMAN WATERLOO ARCHIVE VOLUME 1 We are delighted to announce that Ken Trotman Publishing has taken over the prestigious Waterloo Archive series. This is a continuation of the series (but with slightly different covers).

The good news is that there are many more volumes to come including, hopefully, German & Dutch sources. Gareth's searching of original accounts that are unknown is relentless. This present volume contains original British accounts that have come to light since, including many from the other ranks, important officer's accounts including from the 1st Foot Guards and a concentration upon support services. More, much more is to follow.1 vol, 249 pgs 2018 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-2237008 Glover, Gareth THE WATERLOO ARCHIVE VOLUME VIII: GERMAN AND NETHERLANDS SOURCES We are delighted to announce that Ken Trotman Publishing has taken over the prestigious Waterloo Archive series. This is a continuation of the series (but with slightly different covers).

This is the second volume we have published in the Waterloo Archives series. It is a very significant volume as it concentrates upon the KGL, but in particular, sources covering the forces from The Netherlands1 vol, 278 pgs 2020 UK, KEN TROTMAN
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1-2237009 Glover, Gareth THE WATERLOO ARCHIVE VOLUME IX: BRITISH SOURCES We are delighted to announce that Ken Trotman Publishing has taken over the prestigious Waterloo Archive series. This is a continuation of the series (but with slightly different covers).

21 contemporary illustrations of the battlefield in June-July 1815, 3 maps. 2020. Gareth continues to find more and more unpublished material. This is the third volume we have published in the Waterloo Archives series. It includes significant material relating to the Guards & the 52nd, the 33rd & the 92nd.1 vol, 272 pgs 2020 UK, KEN TROTMAN
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1-2237010 Glover, Gareth THE WATERLOO ARCHIVE VOLUME X: BRITISH SOURCES We are delighted to announce that Ken Trotman Publishing has taken over the prestigious Waterloo Archive series. This is a continuation of the series (but with slightly different covers).

19 contemporary illustrations of the battlefield in June-July 1815, 3 maps. 2020. Gareth continues to find more and more unpublished material. Alongside individual accounts, there is a wealth of other source material available, which contains just as much if not more invaluable information for those interested in the organisation of the Army of this time. These are the letter books of various commanding officers, containing a mass of letters sent by a myriad of correspondents on an astounding variety of subjects. 1 vol, 272 pgs 2020 UK, KEN TROTMAN
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1-2237011 Glover, Gareth THE WATERLOO ARCHIVE VOLUME XI: BRITISH SOURCES Some illus & maps in text. 2020. In particular two extensive Brigade Order books from Vivian's 6th Cavalry Brigade plus more new accounts including officers of the 52nd and 32nd Foot, commentaries on the 1st Foot Guards & two lengthy transcripts of court martials of two officers from the 32nd for conduct at Waterloo1 vol, 272 pgs 2020 UK, KEN TROTMAN
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1-2237012 Glover, Gareth THE WATERLOO ARCHIVE VOLUME XII: BRITISH SOURCES Further contemporary accounts including James Smithies of 1st Dragoons, John Luard of 16th Dragoons & Thomas Taylor of 10th Hussars. The infantry include Mathew Clay & less well known accounts from the Light Brigade. But this volume also includes order books of the period including those by Colonel Charles Broke for the daily movements of the cavalry and also General Adam's Brigade Orders for the Light Division plus others.1 vol, 272 pgs 2020 UK, KEN TROTMAN
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1-2237013 Glover, Gareth THE WATERLOO ARCHIVE VOLUME XIII: BRITISH SOURCES Another fine collection of memoirs, including four serving soldiers from the ranks, such as Second Captain Walcott from the RHA, Captain Drake of the Horse Guards, and Lieutenant Colonel Gomm and Captain Macleod of the Quarter Master General staff. Also includes parts of other memoirs to provide a wide spectrum of information. 1 vol, 258 pgs 2021 UK, KEN TROTMAN
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1-2237014 Glover, Gareth THE WATERLOO ARCHIVE VOLUME XIV: BRITISH SOURCES An eclectic mixture of reports, letters & memoirs, including Lt.Benson Hill who served with the siege artillery supporting the Prussian sieges, three other ranks accounts, the notes of Lt.William Elliot, a poignant letter from Lt.Gordon of the 92nd & many others.1 vol, 258 pgs 2021 UK, KEN TROTMAN
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1-225270 Glover, Gareth Waterloo: Myth and Reality More has probably been written about the Waterloo campaign than almost any other in history. It was the climax of the Napoleonic Wars and forms a watershed in both European and world history. However, the lethal combination of national bias, willful distortion, and simple error has unfortunately led to the constantly regurgitated traditional 'accepted' version being significantly wrong regarding many episodes in the campaign. Oft-repeated claims have morphed into established fact and, with the bicentenary of this famous battle soon to be commemorated, it is high time that these are challenged and finally dismissed.

Gareth Glover has spent a decade uncovering hundreds of previously unpublished eyewitness accounts of the battle and campaign, which have highlighted many of these myths and errors. In this groundbreaking history, based on extensive primary research of all the nations involved, he provides a very readable and beautifully balanced account of the entire campaign while challenging these distorted claims and myths, and he provides clear evidence to back his version of events. His thoughtful reassessment of this decisive episode in world history will be stimulating reading for those already familiar with the Napoleonic period and it will form a fascinating introduction for readers who are discovering this extraordinary event for the first time. 1 vol, 256 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-227251 Glover, Gareth THE NAPOLEONIC ARCHIVE VOLUME 1: BRITISH LINE INFANTRY MEMOIRS This volume contains the memoirs if: Lt-Col.Sir John Cameron, 1/9th Foot, 1808-1814; Private Adam Reed, 47th (Lancashire) Foot, 1806-1817; Ensign William Gavin, 71st Highlanders, 1806-1815; Captain Peter Bowlby, 4th Foot (1791-1877). All are significant memoirs covering The Peninsula War, Walcheren and South America1 vol, 270 pgs 2021 UK, KEN TROTMAN
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1-2272510 Glover, Gareth THE NAPOLEONIC ARCHIVE 10: A Hellish Business: The Letters of Captain Charles Kinloch, 52nd Light Infantry 1806-16 First published in a limited edition paperback but now issued in a better hardback edition. Charles Kinloch served at Copenhagen before proceeding to Portugal to take part in Wellington's first Peninsular campaign. Returning home, he sailed with the Great Expedition to Walcheren in 1809 and then returned to Spain for the campaigns of 1810-12; when his foreign service was rudely halted by a severe wound received at Badajoz. Forced to return home to recuperate, Charles became a captain by purchase in the 99th Foot in March 1813, transferring back to the 52nd in the following July. Charles was appointed as an extra Aide de Camp to General Sir John Hope and became a unique eye-witness to the wounding and capture of Sir John. 1 vol, 268 pgs 2022 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-2272511 Glover, Gareth THE NAPOLEONIC ARCHIVE VOLUME 11: Letters of Lt. Col Henry Packe and Captsain Orlando Bridgeman of the 1st Foot Guards: Letters About Waterloo With the 1st Foot Guards in the Peninsular and at Waterloo: the Letters of Lt-Col Henry Packe 1806-16; A Young Gentleman at War: The Letters of Captain, the Honourable Orlando Bridgeman, 1st Foot Guards in the Peninsula and at Waterloo, 1812-15.1 vol, 268 pgs 2023 UK, KEN TROTMAN
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1-2272512 Glover, Gareth THE NAPOLEONIC ARCHIVE VOLUME 12: Journals of Majors John Duffy and John Maxwell Tylden of the 43rd Foot Journal of Lieutenant John Duffy of the 10th Foot in the West Indies, India, and Egypt; Journal of Captain John Duffy of the 43rd Foot in the Operations of Craufurd's Brigade during the Corunna Campaign; Journal of Major John Duffy of the 43rd in the Peninsula under Wellington; Journal of Major John Maxwell Tylden of the 43rd Foot in the Peninsula 1813-14.n this new volume are: Journal of Lieutenant John Duffy of the 10th Foot in the West Indies, India, and Egypt; Journal of Captain John Duffy of the 43rd Foot in the Operations of Craufurd's Brigade during the Corunna Campaign; Journal of Major John Duffy of the 43rd in the Peninsula under Wellington; Journal of Major John Maxwell Tylden of the 43rd Foot in the Peninsula 1813-14.1 vol, 254 pgs 2023 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-227252 Glover, Gareth THE NAPOLEONIC ARCHIVE VOLUME 2: Coldstream Guards in the Peninsula This volume contains the memoirs of Ensign John Drummond of the 1st Bn Coldstream Guards in the Peninsula 1812-1814 & A Guards Officer in the Peninsula and at Waterloo: The letters of Captain George Bowles, Coldstream Guards (1807-1819).1 vol, 258 pgs 2021 UK, KEN TROTMAN
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1-227253 Glover, Gareth THE NAPOLEONIC ARCHIVE VOLUME 3: CORUNNA AND WALCHEREN MEMOIRS (1808-1809). A continuation of our efforts to convert our original paperback monographs into better bound volumes: Contains the memoirs of Lt-Col James H Stanhope 1810-17 (Staff), Captain Charles A Pierrepoint (Assistant Quarter-Master General), John Dayes (5th Foot), Sergeant Peter Facey (28th Regiment), Walcheren Diary of Lt John Garbutt 84th Foot, and Lt George Bourne 85th Foot & Expedition to Walcheren 2nd Captain Henry Light.1 vol, 250 pgs 2021 UK, KEN TROTMAN
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1-227254 Glover, Gareth THE NAPOLEONIC ARCHIVE VOLUME 4: WELLINGTON'S STAFF A continuation of our efforts to convert our original paperback monographs into better bound volumes: Contains the previously published memoirs of Lt-Col. James H Stanhope (Staff) , Robert Duffield Cooke (Army Pay Corps), Captain Thomas Edwardes-Tucker (ADC to Picton), The Texas Papers (various senior British & Portuguese officers), PLUS the following previously unpublished works: Diary of Maj-Gen John Randoll Mackenzie of Suddie, 3rd Division, Letters of Brgadier William Parker Carrol 3rd Spanish Division, Letters to Sir Charles Stuart Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotential to Portugal and Brazil (1810-1811), and Letters of Major-General William Wheatley of 1st Division 1812.1 vol, 250 pgs 2021 UK, KEN TROTMAN
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1-227255 Glover, Gareth THE NAPOLEONIC ARCHIVE VOLUME 5: WITH THE 43RD ACROSS THE GLOBE: LETTERS AND JOURNALS OF MAJOR JOHN MAXWELL TYLDEN OF THE 43RD FOOT AT MONTEVIDEO, CORUNNA, THE PENINSULA, INDIA AND NEW ORLEANS Major John Maxwell Tylden of the 43rd Foot (1787-1866) wrote throughout his military career to his cousin William Bland about the current military situation and his great passion for agriculture. The extracts come from his Corunna Campaign (Oct 1808-Feb 09), and the Battle of Toulouse (April 1814), the New Orleans Expedition (Oct 1814-10 May 1815) journals. 23 illus., 5 maps1 vol, 208 pgs 2021 UK, KEN TROTMAN
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1-227256 Glover, Gareth THE NAPOLEONIC ARCHIVE VOLUME 6: WITH THE 43RD IN THE PENINSULA: THE LETTERS OF WILLIAM FREER, EDWARD FREER AND DANIEL GARDNER OF THE 43RD FOOT (1807-15). William Freer fought at Vimiero, Corunna, the Coa, Busaco, Foz d'Arouce, Sabugal, Fuentes D'Onoro, Ciudad Rodrigo, Badajoz, Vitoria, the Pyrenees, the Bidassoa, Nivelle, Tarbes & Toulouse. John Freer, his brother, was in the artillery at Gibraltar. Edward Freer, his younger brother, served in the 43rd Foot from 4 April 1809. Thomas Freer, his youngest brother, became a lieutenant in the Leicester Militia. Their uncle Daniel Gardner also in the 43rd was killed at Talavera. 4 illus., 5 maps1 vol, 196 pgs 2021 UK, KEN TROTMAN
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1-227257 Glover, Gareth THE NAPOLEONIC ARCHIVE 7: British Peninsular and Waterloo Cavalry This volume contains the following writings originally published in our paperback series: Lt. Col. Charles Morland (Light Dragoons in Egypt & Spain), Captain Thomas Fenton (4th Dragoons & Scots Greys 1809-15), Sergeant-Major Thomas Playford (Lifeguardsman in Spain, Frane & Waterloo), Colonel George Blathwayt (23rd Light Dragoons) Private James Smithies 1st Royal Dragoons plus a new memoir: The Journal of Captain Edward Keane 7th Light Dragoons.1 vol, 254 pgs 2022 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-227258 Glover, Gareth THE NAPOLEONIC ARCHIVE 8: The Royal Artillery in the Peninsula and the Netherlands (1789-1815). This volume contains the following writings originally published in our paperback series: Captain Charles Dansey 1806-1813, Captain Adam Wall (Corunna Campaign), Captain Edward Charles Whinyates 1788-1814. In addition there are several new memoirs: Reminiscences of a Woolwich Cadet 1802 by 2nd Captain Frederick Robertson, Letter of 1st Lt Edward Thomas Michell from Gibraltar 1805, The Diary of William Laycock on the Practice of Congreve Rockets in Sweden, Portugal, Cadiz & Waterloo, Letters of Gunner Andrew Philips 2nd Battalion RA 1804-14, Journal of 2nd Lt Henry Hough 1812-1813, Letter of 1st Lt Henry Macleod 6 Nov 1810, Diary of Major Thomas Downman Apr-July 1811 & Letters of 1st Lt Hugh Mallet RA from Portugal, 1810-1811.1 vol, 258 pgs 2022 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-227259 Glover, Gareth THE NAPOLEONIC ARCHIVE 9: The Journals of Captain Henry Oglander of the 43rd & 47th Foot in the Copenhagen, Corunna & Peninsula Campaigns Henry served with the 1st Battalion 43rd Foot at Copenhagen and then served in the Peninsula in the Coruna campaign, returning to serve there from July 1810 to June 1812 and once again in the Peninsula with the 47th Foot from February 1813 to April 1814. He served at the following actions in the Peninsula: Coa, Busaco, Redhina, Foz d'Arouce, Sabugal, Fuentes d'Onoro, Ciudad Rodrigo, Badajoz (where he was severely wounded losing his left arm) Vitoria, San Sebastian (severely wounded again, losing a finger) and Bayonne. He received a Gold Medal for commanding his battalion at San Sebastian.1 vol, 292 pgs 2022 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-229230 Glover, Gareth MARCHING, FIGHTING, DYING: Experiences of Soldiers in the Peninsular War Explores the everyday experience of British troops during the Napoleonic War in the Peninsular using excerpts from their letters. Only extracts from letters written during the campaigns are quoted - journals written much later for publication are discounted - so a true picture of life in the army at war comes out directly, as it was perceived at the time. Every aspect of the soldiers' experience is covered, from the fatigue and discomfort of existence on military service to the reality of combat and their feelings when a comrade was wounded or killed. The letters reveal so much about their attitude to the enemy, civilians and the men who served alongside them. Since this was the first war in history where regular postal services operated - and since a rising number of soldiers were able to read and write - their letters offer us an insight into men at war that has never been recorded before. 1 vol, 344 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-236070 Glover, Gareth THE REDCOATS OF WELLINGTON'S LIGHT DIVISION IN THE PENINSULAR WAR: Unpublished and Rare Memoirs of the 52nd Regiment of Foot This collection of short memoirs from soldiers of the 52nd (Oxfordshire) Regiment has never been published before and one previously published, but now virtually unobtainable. This collection will undoubtedly add an essential element to our understanding of the role of the Light Division both in battle and on campaign during the Napoleonic wars.

The Light Division is rightly regarded as the most famous force within Wellington's army in the Peninsular War. Often the first into every battle and the last to withdraw, the men of the Light Division were trained to act independently and think for themselves as well as operating in their battalion formations.

The regiments which comprised the Light Division were present at almost every battle, large or small, throughout the Peninsular War. Many people, however, associate the Light Division with the men of the 95th Rifles, wearing in the distinctive green uniforms made famous in the Sharpe novels.

What is less understood is that the majority of the Light Division actually consisted of troops dressed in the traditional red uniforms. These were men who, although equally capable of skirmishing as light infantry, actually spent the vast majority of their time formed as regular infantry, fighting in line, column or square. The 52nd Foot was the first of the regiments of the Light Division to be trained as light infantry.1 vol, 256 pgs 2023 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-218820 Glover, Gareth editor THE 3rd SCOTS GUARDS IN TIME OF WAR: THE MEMOIRS OF SERGEANT JOHN STEVENSON, 1793-1814 This important memoir, quoted by both Fortescue & Oman, is without doubt one of the most rare, there being only being five copies recorded. His memoir covers campaigns including Ireland in 1798, Egypt 1801, Hanover 1806, Copenhagen 1807, the Peninsular war 1809-11 (Oporto, Talavera, Bussaco, Torres Vedras, and Fuentes d'Onoro) and Bergen op Zoom 1814. It is also an important study of the rise of Methodism in the British Army. He served as a private for five years and was promoted sergeant in 1800. Includes 10 maps and other lllustrations.1 vol, 114 pgs 2018 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-207180 Glover, Gareth -- editor THE PENINSULAR AND WATERLOO JOURNALS OF LIEUTENANT WILLIAM INGILBY, ROYAL HORSE ARTILLERY, 1810-15 He served at the actions of Busaco, Miranda do Corvo, Foz d'Arouce, Sabugal, Fuentes d'Onoro, Ciudad Rodrigo, the Siege of the Salamanca forts, where he was wounded, (nearly losing his head), Salamanca, Burgos, Canizal, Llerena and Cabecon. He joined Mercer's G Troop Royal Horse Artillery with whom he was called to Belgium in 1815. He remained with them until just before the Battle of Waterloo when he was transferred to Gardiner's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, with which he fought at the battle.
1 vol, 108 pgs 2014 UK, KEN TROTMAN
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1-235100 Glover, Gareth and Burnham, Robert THE MEN OF WELLINGTON'S LIGHT DIVISION: Unpublished Memoirs from the 43rd Light Infantry in the Peninsular War Memoirs from members of Wellington's Light Division, many for the first time and many accounts that were produced within hours, or at most days, after the incidents they describe. These often portray a very different view of many famous events and cause us to question numerous claims made in those later published memoirs.

Never intended to be published, the memoirs in this book were written only for the men themselves and their families, being penned without the dreaded influence of 'hindsight' to alter and temper their views. Consequently, they provide brutally honest assessments of their senior officers, how operations were handled and who made mistakes that have subsequently been quietly covered over.1 vol, 240 pgs 2022 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-218810 Glover, Gareth and Morrisson, Paul editors A NEW SYSTEM OF CAVALRY SWORDSMANSHIP: Lt Col Charles Edward Radclyffe 1st Royal Dragoons Transcription of the original manuscript of 1818 with historical notes on the author, plus a complete facsimile of the original notebook printed in color, including the 15 original sketches by the author. This manuscript about cavalry sword exercise proves the change in sword tactics at the end of the Peninsular War and Waterloo, when the use of the cavalry sword went from slashing instrument to a stabbing one (hence the evidence of heavy cavalry grinding their swords to a point before battle).

Radclyffe served with the Royal Dragoons in the Peninsula from 1809 to 1814. He also served with distinction during the Waterloo Campaign. During his distinguished service, he reported upon necessary changes to sword tactics, resulting in this vitally important study. No printed copies of it have been recorded until now. Because of its importance and charm we have reproduced the original work in straight facsimile but also reset it for easier reading. A biography and letters from the Waterloo campaign are also included.1 vol, 114 pgs 2018 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-200040 Glover, Gareth ed SEVEN YEARS IN THE PENINSULA: THE MEMOIRS OF PRIVATE ADAM REED, 47TH LANCASHIRE FOOT 1806-1817 Adam Reed originally joined the Corps of Royal Artillery Drivers, but re-enlisted into the 2nd Battalion 47th (Lancashire) Regiment of Foot and served at Cadiz (where he fought at the Battle of Barossa); witnessed the end of the Siege of Tarragona; fought at the Siege of Tarifa; joined the march to Madrid including the capture of Seville; suffered the subsequent retreat to Portugal; fought at the Battle of Vitoria (where he was wounded); stormed San Sebastian (2nd Storm); and fought at the Battles of Nivelle, Nive, and finally the Sortie from Bayonne.1 vol, 100 pgs 2012 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-86190 Glover, Gareth editor FROM CORUNNA TO WATERLOO A thoroughly researched and engaging history of two officers of the 15th Hussars from 1808-1815.1 vol, 304 pgs 2007 UK, GREEN HILLD BOOKS
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1-209310 Glover, Gateth WATERLOO: The Defeat of Napoleon's Imperial Guard - Henry Clinton, the 2nd Division and the End of a 200-year-old Controversy This is the most detailed account of the 2nd Division at Waterloo ever published. It is based on the papers of its commander Sir Henry Clinton and it reveals for the first time the previously unrecognized vital role this division made in the defeat of Napoleon. It explains how the division was placed ahead of the main allied squares thus impeding the charges of the French cavalry, and how the 2nd Division supported the defense of Hougoumont, considered by the Duke of Wellington as the key to his victory on 18 June 1815.

Perhaps the most significant aspect of this book is the description of the defeat of Napoleon's Imperial Guard. Just who and how the incomparable Guard was stopped and then driven from the battlefield is explained in detail. Once and for all, this 200-year controversy is finally resolved. 1 vol, 256 pgs 2015 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-21950 Glover, Michael WELLINGTON'S PENINSULAR VICTORIES Part of the 'Batsford British Battle' series. B/W illust, appendix, notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 192 pgs 1997 UK, WINDRUSH PRESS
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2-21950 Glover, Michael WELLINGTON'S PENINSULAR VICTORIES Part of the 'Batsford British Battle' series. B/W illust, appendix, notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 192 pgs 1963 NY, MACMILLAN COMPANY
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1-52300 Glover, Michael NAPOLEONIC WARS:an illustrated history 1792-1815 Overview, maps, color and b&w illustrations.1 vol, 232 pgs 1979 NEW YORK, HIPPOCRENE BOOK
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1-217760 Glover. G. editor THE JOURNAL OF SERGEANT DAVID ROBERTSON: 92nd HIGHLANDERS IN EGYPT, DENMARK, THE PENINSULA AND BELGIUM, 1795-1818 Highly prized of Napoleonic memoirs. Only two copies are listed in British collections. A very limited edition was produced by Maggs Brothers in 1982 but this new edition uses the copy in the National Library of Scotland. Robertson joined the 92nd Gordon Highlanders in 1800 and served with them until 1818 -- in Egypt, the Corunna campaign, Copenhagen, Walcheren, the Peninsula, Southern France, and the Waterloo campaign. He was wounded twice, in Egypt and at Quatre Bras. Well illustrated and includes maps.1 vol, 208 pgs 2018 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-81680 Goetz, Robert 1805:AUSTERLITZ Napoleon and the Destruction of the 3rd Coalition,detailed and balanced account that dispels many of the myths of the battle, brought to life by many eyewitness accounts, 20 maps, b/w illust, biblio.1 vol, 368 pgs 2005 UK, GREENHILL BOOKS
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1-935901 Gomez, David editor WARGAMES-SOLDIERS & STRATEGY:Quatre Bras 1815 First in a new series of 'Osprey'-type books, full of color photos of well-painted 28mm figures,
maps, flags, o/b's. SPANISH text1 vol, 64 pgs 2010 MADRID, REVISTAS PROFESIO
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1-195300 Gouragaud, General NAPOLEON AND THE GRAND ARMY IN RUSSIA, OR A CRITICAL EXAMINATION OF THE WORKS OF COUNT PH. DE SEGUR THE BOOK THAT CAUSED A DUEL! One of the most significant studies of the 1812 campaign is also one of the rarest. There was no love lost between Baron Gourgaud & Philip De Segur.

Incensed by inaccuracies in De Segur's famous memoir of the 1812 campaign, Gourgaud wrote this critical reply, analysing the book page by page and providing a hugely valuable & detailed critique based on his own experiences. The spat between the two ended in a duel in which De Segur was wounded. As an appendix to the work are listed the general orders for the campaign.

We are delighted to once again make available the great controversy of the Russian Campaign. (Please note that copies were originally printed on very thin paper which causes some off-setting in our edition.)1 vol, 508 pgs 2011 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-190530 Grant, C.S. WELLINGTON'S RETURN:Battle of Talavera 1809, The Full color, includes plates of the Confederation of the Rhine troops. Maps, o/b's, biblio, index.1 vol, 160 pgs 2009 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-192470 Grant, Charles Wellington in Defence 1810 - Bussaco and the Lines of Torres Vedras Wellington in Defense - 1810 describes the defense of Portugal against Massena, the Light Division's action at the Coa Bridge, the battle of Bussaco and the formidable Lines of Torres Vedras which brought the French invasion to a halt. As with previous books in the series, much of the story is told through extracts from first-hand accounts.

The uniforms of the British and French armies are covered in details and in this volume special attention has been paid to the Portuguese Army. Bob Marrion has provided more than 40 new illustrations to bring the uniforms, both regulation and campaign dress, to life. 1 vol, 160 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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2-201710 Grant, Charles WELLINGTON 1813: The Vittoria Campaign Contains 35 pages of color plates by Bob Marrion plus color maps of the key engagements.

In May 1813 Wellington bade farewell to Portugal and the Allied army marched into Spain. Wellington's advance continuously outflanked the French Army of King Joseph and Marshal Jordan, causing them to fall back to the east. On 21 June 1813, the French made a stand at Vittoria. In a bold and imaginative attack Wellington launched the Allies at the French, turning both flanks of the enemy.

By evening Wellington had achieved a resounding victory and the French were in rout. The destruction of the French army was only prevented by a night of plundering as the Allies fell on the baggage of the French army bearing the loot of Spain. A month later Marshal Soult, who had replaced Joseph and Jordan, launched a counter attack with a reorganized French army. After driving the Allies back through the Pyrenees passes at Maya and Roncesvalles the French were defeated by Wellington at Sorauren and retreated back into France.

On 31 August San Sebastian was stormed and the French garrison finally surrendered on 8 September. Wellington was poised to invade France.1 vol, 192 pgs 2018 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-84330 Grant, Charles NAPOLEON'S CAMPAIGN IN EGYPT:V1 The French 40+ color uniform plates by Bob Marrion, o/b's.1 vol, 112 pgs 2006 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-84332 Grant, Charles NAPOLEON'S CAMPAIGN IN EGYPT:V2 British & Allies 59 color uniform plates by Bob Marrion, o/b's.1 vol, 112 pgs 2007 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-88410 Grant, Charles WELLINGTON'S FIRST CAMPAIGN IN PORTUGAL (20) pages of new color plates by Bob Marrion with British, French and Portuguese uniforms.1 vol, 88 pgs 2008 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-198040 Grant, Charles S WELLINGTON 1812 - The Sieges of Cuidad Rodrigo, Badajoz & Burgos and the Battle of Salamanca Well illustrated throughout with almost 30 Bob Marrion color uniform plates.

The early months of 1812 saw Wellington successfully besiege and storm both Cuidad Rodrigo and Badajoz securing his lines of communication and opening up the route into Spain. Immediately facing him was Marmont's Army of Portugal. After a series of maneuvers, on 22 July Wellington saw his chance and in one of his most famous and brilliant battles he routed the French army at Salamanca. At the end of the month he entered Madrid.

He now decided to follow Marmont's Army but the fortified castle at Burgos would not fall and as news of the movements of other French armies reached him, Wellington decided to withdraw. Falling back to Salamanca and with several French armies coming together he was forced to continue the withdrawal and finished the year back where he had started -- the Portuguese border.

The year that had started so promisingly for the Allies with the storming of Cuidad Rodrigo and Badajoz and the crushing defeat of the French at Salamanca, had gone on to witness the frustration at Burgos and the retreat back almost to Portugal with the breakdown of discipline, at least in parts of the Allied army.

Balanced against this, Wellington's maneuvers had dominated much of Spain with an army that was probably no more than a quarter of the number of French soldiers in the theater of operations. Wellington had not been defeated in battle and his casualties were minimal compared with those of his enemy. Perhaps more significantly the French morale had been shattered by the Allied victory of Salamanca and they would not fight with their old confidence again. 1 vol, 152 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-204970 Grant, Charles S WELLINGTON INVADES FRANCE: 1813-1814 The final volume in this well-received series: Nivelle, Nive, St Pierre, Orthez and Toulouse. Battle descriptions, Orders of Battle, and the usual fine Bob Marrion illustrations. 1 vol, 180 pgs 2014 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-51530 Grattan, William ADVENTURES WITH THE CONNAUGHT RANGERS 1809-1814 First-hand account of the 'Devil's Own' while part of Picton's 3rd Division.1 vol, 340 pgs 2003 LONDON, GREENHILL BOOKS
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1-86330 Greentree, David NAPOLEON'S SWISS REGIMENTS (12) color plates including original art work, photos of uniforms/equipment; covers the origins, organization and campaigns.1 vol, 110 pgs 2007 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-63530 Grehan, John LINES OF TORRES VERDES Study of the cornerstone of Wellington's strategy in the Peninsula 1809-12, b/w maps/illust, biblio.

This is the type of book that is all too rare about the Peninsular War - detailed, well reseached and well-written. Aside from being by far the best book about the Lines, and their remarkable construction and success, this book's secret is that it also happens to contain the best accounts available of both the sige and destruction of Almeida and the battle of Busaco. 1 vol, 256 pgs 2000 UK, SPELLMOUNT PUBLISHING
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1-219590 Griffith, Robert RIFLEMEN: The History of the 5th Battalion, 60th (Royal American) Regiment - 1797-1818 The 5th Battalion of the 60th (Royal American) Regiment was the first rifle battalion in the regular British Army. Raised in 1797, it marked a significant step in the development of British light infantry and rifle corps. Lieutenant Colonel Francis de Rottenburg, the battalion's commander for almost 10 years, formulated the first British Army light infantry manual. Includes 11 color illustrations, 41 black and white illustrations, 36 black and white maps, 5 tables, and 3 figures.

After serving in Ireland during the 1798 rebellion, in the West Indies, and in the Americas, the battalion rose to fame during the Peninsular War. It was one of only three battalions to be present from the initial landings in Portugal through to the invasion of France, and victory six years later. Divided between the brigades of Wellington's army to provide specialist rifle and skirmishing capability, the riflemen often formed advance or rear guards, patrols and outposts. Frequently praised by Wellington and his divisional commanders, the battalion won 16 battle honors.

Drawing on official records, memoirs, court martial transcripts, inspection reports, and unpublished letters, Riflemen recounts not only the campaigns in which the battalion fought, but also many personal stories of the soldiers who served with it. Riflemen includes tales of murder, promotion from the ranks, desertion, prisoners of war, and small actions that are often overlooked. 1 vol, 464 pgs 2019 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-230160 Griffith, Robert editor ARMIES AND ENEMIES OF NAPOLEON, 1789-1815: Proceedings of the 2021 Helion and Company 'From Reason to Revolution' Conference Containing chapters from some of the leading specialists in the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, this volume covers a diverse range of topics that examine aspects of the armies that fought for and against France from 1792-1815.

Philip Ball looks at the unfortunate General Mack, Terry Crowdy covers military intelligence in Napoleon's Italian Campaign and Alex Mikaberidze examines Kutuzov's role in the Austerlitz Campaign. There is a chapter by Alistair Nichols on the French emigre units in British pay and one by Mark Edward Hay on the rebuilding of the Dutch army before Waterloo. The Peninsular War is also covered with a chapter by Kenton White on French strategy and tactics and Robert Griffith covers the role of the battalions of light companies in Wellington's Army.1 vol, 214 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-227190 Griffithm Robert AT THE POINT OF THE BAYONET: The Peninsular War Battles of Arroyomolinos and Almaraz 1811-1812 Rowland Hill was one of the Duke of Wellington's most trusted subordinates, known for caring deeply for the welfare of his men, but the battles of Arroyomolinos (1811) and Almaraz (1812) show that he was far more than just 'Daddy Hill' and a safe pair of hands. He was also a general of considerable skill and daring.

At Arroyomolinos he led his troops for days through appalling weather to outmaneuver and then decimate an entire French division in a perfectly conceived surprise attack. At Almaraz, he advanced far from allied lines to capture and then destroy a vital French bridge, overcoming considerable logistical challenges and substantial defenses, and paving the way for Wellington's victory at Salamanca. Includes 58 photos & illustrations, eight pages of color plates, and nine maps.

For both actions, Hill used the same two British infantry brigades as well as Portuguese and Spanish units. The relatively small numbers of units involved has enabled the author to give greater focus on the individual regiments and the men who served in them than is often the case with larger battles. He uses memoirs, previously unpublished letters, and official returns and reports to paint a very detailed picture of two small but important battles of the Peninsular War and the men that fought them.
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1-970016 Griffon de Pleineville, Natalia; illust by Florent Vincent CHICLANA-BARROSA - 5 March 1811, The Eagles in Andalusia FORGOTTEN BATTLES series: February 1811. Marshal Victor had besieged the Spanish city of Cadiz for a year. Generals Manuel de Lapena and Thomas Graham, at the head of Spanish and British troops, disembarked at Algeciras and at Tarifa and led their men towards Chiclana in order to attack the French lines from the rear. On 5 March, the opposing armies ran into each other on ground overlooked by the Bermeja and the Barrosa towers; the latter giving its name to the battle.

The French troops commanded by Generals Villatte, Leval, and Ruffin fell back before the Allied army. The fighting was fierce and the 8e Regiment of the Line lost its golden wreathed Eagle. Using French, Spanish and British sources and archives, drawing on numerous eyewitness accounts, the author captures the views of both sides of the conflict and provides a new and objective narrative in fascinating detail of this long-forgotten and little-known battle of the Peninsular War. 60 b/w & color illust & maps etc.1 vol, 112 pgs 2012 FRANCE, HISTORIC ONE EDITIONS
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1-235630 Guillemot, Pierre-Baptiste THE GARDE NATIONALE 1789-1815: France's Forgotten Armed Forces In mid-July 1789, after the storming of the Bastille, the municipality of Paris organized a Garde Nationale, heir to the militias of the Ancien Regime. Provinces quickly formed identical militias, which intervened in the troubles of the municipal revolution. Bringing citizens together, the Garde Nationale became one of the most important players of the French Revolution.

Organized on a military model, it nevertheless remained a civilian force whose members, who elected their officers, were often armed and equipped with odds and ends by the municipalities. Responsible for ensuring order, they performed their service despite their professional activity and family life.

The Garde Nationale remains one of the most misunderstood institutions of the French Revolution and the First Empire. It does not lend itself well to synthesis, and occupies a minor place in the work of historians. Based on contemporary documents - in particular on previously little-used archives - this book analyses the successive organizations of the Garde Nationale in Paris and in the provinces, the evolution of its strength, but also its place in relation to the army, not to mention the recurrent hesitations between the two conceptions of the institution: a national force with a broad recruitment or a local and bourgeois militia. Lavishly illustrated with largely unpublished iconography and original artwork, the book also looks at the uniforms and equipment of the Garde Nationale.1 vol, 364 pgs 2023 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-62360 Hall, Christopher BRITISH STRATEGY IN THE NAPOLEONIC WAR 1803-15 The author analyzes the battles/campaigns and the effects of manpower, finances, armaments, politics logistics, intelligence and military objectives, maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 256 pgs 1999 UK, MANCHESTER UNIV PRESS
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1-35150 Hamilton-William, David FALL OF NAPOLEON, THE:The Final Betrayal Using substantial new research, the author details the many betrayals of Napoleon from 1813 to 1815, maps, b/w illust.1 vol, 352 pgs 1999 LONDON, BROCKHAMPTON PUBS
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1-55680 Hamilton, Sergeant Anthony HAMILTON'S CAMPAIGN WITH MOORE & WELLINGTON Extremely rare memoir of a slodier in the 43rdRegt, he took part in the retreat to Coruuna, alsoat all the major battles from Vimiero to SanSebastian where he was captured only to escape.1 vol, 216 pgs 1998 UK, SPELLMOUNT PUBLISHERS
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1-217940 Harding-Edgar, John NEXT TO WELLINGTON: GENERAL SIR GEORGE MURRAY: The Story of a Scottish Soldier and Statesman, Wellington's Quartermaster General Biography includes 24 color illustrations, 41 black and white illustrations, and 9 maps.

Young George Murray, born into a long established Perthshire family with both Jacobite and Hanoverian loyalties, would soon see action in the campaigns against Revolutionary France and Napoleon Bonaparte after obtaining his commission into 3rd Regiment of Foot Guards (the Scots Guards) in 1790. Murray served with distinction in the Low Countries, which were seen as essential to safeguarding Britain's trade links and in Ireland, where the constant threat of insurrection and invasion required a huge garrison. He accompanied General Abercromby to remove the French from Egypt, where Murray was in the first wave of the landing force at Aboukir, one of the great British military successes.

Becoming one of the new 'Scientific' officers, Murray was the brains behind the plans to take a number of West Indian islands from the French, before settling into his career in the Quartermaster General's department. He made a name for himself in the controversial bombardment of Copenhagen in 1807, which resulted in the capture of the entire Danish fleet, the first operation in which Murray and Arthur Wellesley (later the Duke of Wellington) fought together. 1 vol, 408 pgs 2018 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-218210 Harrington, Peter WITH THE GUARDS IN FLANDERS: The Diary of Captain Roger Morris, 1793-1795 Captain Roger Morris, a young British officer in the Coldstream Guards, served in France, Belgium, and Holland during the Duke of York's campaign against the armies of Revolutionary France. During the period from May 1793 until March 1795, he kept a diary in which he described the various actions, commanders and incidents, noting failures and poor leadership, and commenting on some of the wider events. Morris also traveled extensively on horseback throughout the region when he was not campaigning, often visiting local churches to view or play the organs! Includes black and white illustrations and maps.1 vol, 148 pgs 2018 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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2-49700 Hart, Roger ENGLAND EXPECTS-NELSON'S VICTORY 1 vol, 122 pgs 1972 LONDON, WAYLAND PRESS
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1-210620 Haynes, Nick FAR IN ADVANCE: The Peninsular War Paintings of Christa Hook 160-page lavishly illustrated book. Over 25 images of The Rifles antecedent regiments including previously unportrayed scenes.

With the passage of more than another century, we still have the writings of the veterans to illuminate the period and through the remarkable genius of Christa Hook, we have a visual record that is surely as accurate as we can approach through the mists of time. -- From Philip Haythornthwaite's Introduction.1 vol, 154 pgs 2015 UK, PENINSULA PLACE
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1-199710 Haythornthwaite, Philip REDCOATS: The British Soldiers of the Napoleonic Wars Traces the career of a British soldier from enlistment, through the key stages of his path through the military system, including combat, and all the way to his eventual discharge. His fascinating account shows how varied the recruits of the day were, from urban dwellers and weavers to plowboys and laborers, and they came from all regions of the British Isles including Ireland and Scotland. 6 x 9 inches, 70 illustrations integrated.1 vol, 256 pgs 2012 UK, Pen and Sword
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2-35130 Haythornthwaite, Philip ARMIES OF WELLINGTON, THE Assessment of how Wellington altered the structure and equipment of his troops for each campaign that he fought, extensive analysis & statistical data, 100+ b/w illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 288 pgs 1994 LONDON, CASSELL LTD
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1-88650 Haythornthwaite, Philip WATERLOO ARMIES, THE The organization, structure and fighting strength of the opposing armies have received little or no attention. This is the subject of the author's study. 100+ b/w and color illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 224 pgs 2008 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-55400 Haythornthwaite, Philip J. NAPOLEONIC SOURCE BOOK, THE An exhaustive range of facts, details, superb maps200 b/w illust, line drawings. index, biblio, 7.5x9.75 format. A must for the Napoleonic student.1 vol, 416 pgs 1995 LONDON, ARMS & ARMOUR PRS
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2-55570 Haythornthwaite, Phillip WHO WAS WHO IN THE NAPOLEONIC WARS 7.5x10, comprehensive biographical dictionary of more than 500 of the more important figures, 250b/w illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 320 pgs 1998 LONDON, ARMS & ARMOUR
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2-22640 Headley, J.T. NAPOLEON AND HIS MARSHALS Brief account of all of Napoleon's Marshals.2 vol, 551 pgs 19?? NY, PEARSON PUBLISHING CO
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1-26860 Henderson, Earnest F. BLUCHER & THE UPRISING OF PRUSSIA AGAINST NAPOLEON Account of the inspiring part played by Blucher in the War of Liberation, 1806-1815. B/w illust, maps1 vol, 347 pgs 1993 LONDON, R.J. LEACH COMP'Y
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1-10190 Henderson, James FRIGATES, THE Account of the lesser Warships of the Great French Wars 1793-1815, b/w plates, appendix, index.1 vol, 176 pgs 1994 LONDON, LEO COOPER BOOKS
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1-196710 Henderson, James Frigates, Sloops & Brigs Originally published in two volumes, this book is a bargain for all who want the factual low-down on Nelson's navy.

Admiral Nelson's most frequent cry was for more frigates. Though not ships of the line these fast and powerful warships were the 'eyes of the fleet'. They enabled admirals to find where the enemy lay and his likely intentions, as well as patrolling vital trade routes and providing information from far-flung colonies. Together with their smaller cousins, the sloops and brigs of the Royal Navy, they performed a vital function.

Generally commanded by ambitious young men, these were the ships that could capture enemy prizes and earn their officers and men enough prize-money to set them up for life. The fictional characters Horatio Hornblower and Jack Aubrey hardly surpassed some of the extraordinary deeds of derring-do and tragedy described in these pages. Includes 16 pages illustrations, many b/w drawings, and maps.1 vol, 384 pgs 2011 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-219740 Henk, Toorenvliet NAPOLEON'S FAITHFUL VICEROY : Eugene de Beauharnais and his Italian Army A military biography of Eugene de Beauharnais and a study of the organization and uniforms of the first Italian Army. Well illustrated in color. 1 vol, 236 pgs 2019 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-224000 Heuvel, Sean From Across the Sea - North Americans in Nelson's Navy From Across the Sea: North Americans in Nelson's Navy explores the varied contributions of North Americans to the Royal Navy during Great Britain's wars against Revolutionary and Napoleonic France. It is the first book that explores this topic in depth. As an edited compilation, top specialists in the field have contributed thematic essays (on topics ranging from impressment to the Anglo-American maritime relationship) as well as biographical essays on a range of North Americans from both the officer ranks and the lower deck. For the biographical portraits, special attention has been paid to individuals who have not already been the subject of extensive research and writing. Accompanying these essays are several never-before-published illustrations depicting some of the key North Americans as well as the ships and naval battles in which they were a part.

The book's central focus is to challenge the common assumption that the Nelsonic-era Royal Navy was manned exclusively by British sailors and officers. Instead, Royal Navy personnel from this era often hailed from different parts of the world, with North Americans comprising a particularly significant contingent. For instance, Nelson's fleet at Trafalgar had hundreds of Americans as well as Canadians, not to mention individuals from the Caribbean. Thus, From Across the Sea sheds new light on these sailors and officers, showcasing years of original, primary source research on the subject.

The book also challenges the misconception that all North American-born sailors who served in the Royal Navy were pressed into service. Instead, a significant number volunteered for service of their own free will, lured into the Royal Navy by visions of adventure and prize money. Others volunteered more reluctantly, figuring that joining the Royal Navy on their own terms was preferable to being forced in by a press gang. Thus, From Across the Sea reveals that impressment was a more complicated topic than most generally assume.

Over all, From Across the Sea concludes that North Americans played an integral role in the Royal Navy during the Wars with France, from the lower deck all the way to the highest levels of command. While some of these North Americans operated in relative obscurity, others achieved high rank and formed lasting friendships with some of Great Britain's foremost naval leaders of the age, including Lord Nelson and King William IV. Theirs is a story that needs to be told, and now it has been told for the first time through From Across the Sea.
1 vol, 304 pgs 2020 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-64240 Hibbert, Christopher editir WHEATLEY DIARY, THE Edmund Wheatley's illustrated dairy is one of the best accounts of the KGL in the Peninsula and at Waterloo, color illust/maps.1 vol, 112 pgs 2000 UK, THE WINDRUSH PRESS
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2-50281 Hofschroer, Peter 1815:THE WATERLOO CAMPAIGN:V1 Ligny & Quatre Bras Using previously unpublished eyewitness accounts and battle reports from German, British & Dutch archive material the author presents another view of Wellington & his German allies, maps, biblio.1 vol, 432 pgs 2012
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2-50282 Hofschroer, Peter 1815:THE WATERLOO CAMPAIGN:V2 Waterloo, Wavre etc Histories of the Waterloo campaign and tours of the battlefield generally concentrate on the battle between the armies of Napoleon and Wellington - the role of Blucher's Prussians is left in the background. Peter Hofsch?er's fascinating account focuses on the Prussians at the Battle of Waterloo and on their critical but often neglected contribution to the battle. He tells the story of the grueling Prussian advance towards the battlefield and he records the ferocious and decisive fight that broke out when they arrived. At every stage he allows the reader to follow in the footsteps of the Prussian soldiers as they struggled across the Belgian countryside almost 200 years ago.1 vol, 144 pgs 2006 UK, PEN and SWORD
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1-192340 Hofschroer, Peter translator, editor On Wellington A Critique of Waterloo By Carl von Clausewitz Clausewitz, the Western world's most renowned military theorist, participated in the Waterloo campaign as a senior staff officer in the Prussian army. His appraisal, offered here in an up-to-date and readable translation, criticized the Duke of Wellington's actions. Lord Liverpool sent his translation of the manuscript to Wellington, who pronounced it a lying work. The translated commentary was quickly buried in Wellington's private papers, where it languished for a century and a half. Now published for the first time in English, Hofschroer brings Clausewitz's critique back into view with thorough annotation and contextual explanation

Peter Hofschroer, long recognized as a leading scholar of the Napoleonic Wars, shows how the Duke prevented the account's publication during his lifetime-a manipulation of history so successful that almost two centuries passed before Clausewitz's work reemerged, finally permitting a reappraisal of key events in the campaign. In addition to translating and annotating Clausewitz's critique, Hofschroer also includes an order of battle and an extensive bibliography.

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1-216520 Hooker, Terry and SummerField, Stephen WITH CRAUFURD IN BUENOS AIRES 1807: A Personal Account by an Officer of the 36th Foot Very few British accounts of this campaign have ever come to light. This excellent account was first published by the South and Central American Military Historians Society but such is its importance that is needs this new edition.

The 36th Regiment formed part of the reinforcements under Craufurd which arrived at Montevideo on June 14th 1807. Many of the troops had been cooped up aboard ships for almost nine months when they found themselves battling their way into the streets of Buenos Aires on July 5th. After hanging on grimly for what must have seemed like an age, Lumley led his men to the Plaza de Toros. Here, the 36th was left kicking their heels in frustration until news arrived of the armistice, which resulted in the surrender of Whitelocke's force on July 7th. Includes illustrations and maps.1 vol, 160 pgs 2018 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-65450 Hope, Lt. James revised/intro by S. Monick IBERIAN AND WATERLOO CAMPAIGNS, THE:1811-1815 Excellent first hand account, Hope's predominantconcern is the record of the movement/events inwhich he was either a particpant or observer, newintro/index by Monick1 vol, 352 pgs 2000 UK, NAVAL & MILITARY PRES
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1-48280 Horne, Alistair HOW FAR FROM AUSTERLITZ: Napoleon 1805-1815 Author presents theory that the complete and brutal victory of Napoleon at Austerlitz set him up for the defeat in Russia. Covers strategic actions, including brief descriptions of major battles, from 1805 through 1812. Color paintings, maps, other b/w illustrations, biblio, and index.1 vol, 414 pgs 1997 NY, ST. MARTINS PRESS
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1-31810 Horricks, Raymond IN FLIGHT WITH THE EAGLE: A Guide to Napoleon's Elite An exhaustive Who's Who of the major and minor characters that surrounded Napoleon Bonaparte. Detailed guide to the many hundreds of people who immediately surrounded the Emperor: the magic inner circle of Marshals and Near-Marshals, members of his administration, his often treacherous family, wives, and mistresses and the members of his household staff. An in-depth chronological table charting the Emperor's progress provides the historical backdrop within which we can place the elite.1 vol, 272 pgs 1988 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, COSTELLO
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1-34640 Horward, Donald D. NAPOLEON AND IBERIA: The Twin Sieges of Ciudad Rodrigo and Almeida, 1810 Based on original correspondence from the Massena family archives, this details the 1810 campaign and the twin sieges of Ciudad Rodrigo and Almeida, and includes 13 b/w maps, many photos, drawings, bibliography, and index.1 vol, 440 pgs 1994 LONDON, GREENHILL BOOKS
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1-54160 Hourtoulle, F.G. JENA AUERSTADT:The Triumph of the Eagle The classic campaign of Napoleonic Tactics, whileNapoleon prevails Marshall Davout bore the bruntof the Prussian onslaught, heavily illustrated.1 vol, 144 pgs 1998 PARIS, HISTOIRE COLLECTIO
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1-200300 Howard, Martin R WALCHEREN 1809: Scandalous Destruction of a British Army In July 1809, with the Dutch coast 'a pistol held at the head of England,' the largest British expeditionary force ever assembled, over 40,000 men and around 600 ships, weighed anchor off the Kent coast and sailed for the island of Walcheren in the Scheldt estuary. After an initial success, the expedition stalled and as the lethargic military commander, Lord Chatham, was at loggerheads with the opinionated senior naval commander, Sir Richard Strachan, troops were dying of a mysterious disease termed 'Walcheren fever.' Almost all the campaign's 4,000 dead were victims of disease.

The Scheldt was evacuated and the return home was followed by a scandalous Parliamentary Inquiry. Walcheren fever cast an even longer shadow. Six months later 11,000 men were still registered sick. In 1812, Wellington complained that the constitution of his troops was 'much shaken with Walcheren.' Includes 16 pages of b/w plates1 vol, 224 pgs 2012 UK, Pen & Sword
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1-210230 Howard, Martin R DEATH BEFORE GLORY: The British Soldier in the West Indies in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars 1793-1815 Study of the British army's campaigns in the West Indies during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic period (1793-1815) and of the extraordinary experiences of the soldiers who served there. Rich in sugar, cotton, coffee, and slaves, the region was a key to British prosperity and it was perhaps even more important to her greatest enemy - France. Yet, until now, the history of this vital theater of the Napoleonic Wars has been seriously neglected. Focuses on the human experience of the men - the climate and living conditions, the rations and diet, military discipline and training, the treatment of the wounded, and the impact of disease. 1 vol, 240 pgs 2015 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-36400 Howarth, David TRAFALGAR-The Nelson Touch Howarth's reconstruction is masterly, (13) pages of color illust, b/w illust, (6) maps, index.1 vol, 254 pgs 1997 UK, WINDRUSH PRESS
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1-47310 Howarth, David WATERLOO:A Near Run Thing The book follows the fortunes of men of both sides b/w illust, end maps, index. FORMERLY PRINTED AS 'A Day Of Battle'1 vol, 192 pgs 1997 UK, WINDRUSH PRESS
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1-203990 Hughes, Ben THE BRITISH INVASION OF THE RIVER PLATE: 1806-1807 -- How the Redcoats Were Humbled and a Nation Was Born In 1806 a British expeditionary force captured Buenos Aires and Britain was sucked into a costly campaign on the far side of the world. The Spaniards were humbled on the battlefield, Montevideo was taken by storm, but the campaign ended in disaster for the British when 6000 redcoats and riflemen surrendered following a bloody battle fought in the streets of the Argentine capital.

So ended one of the most humiliating - and neglected - episodes of the entire Napoleonic Wars for the British army. In The British Invasion of the River Plate Ben Hughes tells the story of this forgotten war in graphic detail. His account is based on research carried out across two continents, and it draws on contemporary newspaper reports, official documents and the memoirs, letters and journals of the men who were there. Includes 20 b/w illustrations.1 vol, 240 pgs 2013 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-222300 Humble, Richard NAPOLEON'S ADMIRALS: Flag Officers of the Arc de Triomphe, 1789-1815 On the four sides of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, serried tablets display the names of 660 honored commanders of the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. Most are those of generals and marshals of the French Army - but 26 of them are those of admirals -- commanders of the fleets of Republican and Napoleonic France.

This appraisal of the Anglo-French naval war of 1793-1814 presents not only their individual stories, but explodes myths. For example, the aristocratic officers of the French Navy did not emigrate en masse when the Revolution came, leaving the Navy leaderless and doomed to repeated defeats at sea. These former King's officers stayed, and loyally tried to serve their country as the Revolution pursued its wasteful and unpredictable course. Three of them paid for their loyalty under the guillotine.

Of the 26 'Admirals of the Arc,' 23 had learned their trade in the French royal and merchant navies of the ancien regime. Republican France could call on a wide range of seasoned combat veterans from the American Revolutionary War (1778-83), whose stories are a revelation in themselves.1 vol, 270 pgs 2019 US, CASEMATE
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1-83500 Humble, Richard NAPOLEON'S PENINSULAR MARSHALS In this reassessment the author looks at the manyvictories and defeats of the four year attempt tocross the Pyrenees by Wellington.1 vol, 228 pgs 1973 NY, TAPLINGER PUBLISHING
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1-214741 Hussey, John WATERLOO: THE CAMPAIGN OF 1815: Volume I: From Elba to Ligny and Quatre Bras The first of two groundbreaking volumes on the Waterloo campaign, this book is based upon a detailed analysis of sources old and new in four languages. It highlights the political stresses between the Allies, and their resolution; it studies the problems of feeding and paying for 250,000 Allied forces assembling in Belgium during the 'undeclared war', and how a strategy was thrashed out. Includes 16 pages of plates.

It studies the neglected topic of how the slow and discordant Allies beyond the Rhine hampered the plans of Blucher and Wellington, thus allowing Napoleon to snatch the initiative from them. Napoleon's operational plan is analyzed (and Soult's mistakes in executing it). Accounts from both sides help provide a vivid impression of the fighting on the first day, 15 June, and the volume ends with the joint battles of Ligny and Quatre Bras the next day.1 vol, 736 pgs 2017 UK, GREENHILL BOOKS
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1-214742 Hussey, John WATERLOO: THE CAMPAIGN OF 1815: Volume II: From Waterloo to the Restoration of Peace in Europe The concluding volume of this work provides a fresh description of the climatic battle of Waterloo placed in the context of the whole campaign. It discusses several vexed questions: Blucher's intentions for the battle, Wellington's choice of site, his reasons for placing substantial forces at Hal, the placement of Napoleon's artillery, who authorized the French cavalry attacks, Grouchy's role on 18 and 19 June, Napoleon's own statements on the Garde's formation in the final attack, and the climactic moment when the Prussians reached Wellington's troops near la Belle Alliance.

Close attention is paid to the negotiations that led to the capitulation of Paris, and subsequent French claims. The allegations of Las Cases and later historians that Napoleon's surrender to Captain Maitland of the Bellerophon amounted to entrapment are also examined. After a survey of the peace settlement of 1815, the book concludes with a masterly chapter reviewing the whole story of the 1815 campaign.1 vol, 352 pgs 2017 UK, GREENHILL BOOKS
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1-222310 Jaycock, George WELLINGTON'S COMMAND: A Reappraisal of His Generalship in the Peninsula and at Waterloo This reassessment clarifies some simple but fundamental truths regarding his leadership and his performance as a commander over the war years of 1808 to 1815, the competence of his subordinates, and the qualities of the troops he led. Identifies his weaknesses as well as his strengths.1 vol, 264 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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2-85990 JOB et G. MONTORGUEIL MURAT (40) stunning JOB color plates.1 vol, 100 pgs 2005 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-22360 Johnson, William E. and Bell, Christopher OTTOMAN EMPIRE AND THE NAPOLEONIC WARS, THE Nice coverage of the subject includes black and white line drawings.1 vol, 40 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-51950 Jones, Proctor editor IN NAPOLEON'S SHADOW - The Memoirs of Louis-Joseph Marchand, Valet and Friend of the Emperor 1811-1821 The memoirs of Louis-Joseph Marchand, Napoleon's valet/friend form 1811-1821, this is the first English translation, 150 illust.1 vol, 800 pgs 1998 US, PROCTOR JONES PUBS
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1-51960 Jones, Proctor editor NAPOLEON:HOW HE DID IT The memoirs of Baron Fain, 1st Secretary of the Emperor's cabinet, Fain worked with Napoleon from 1806 to 1815, b/w illust, index.1 vol, 224 pgs 1998 US, PROCTOR JONES PUBS
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1-66581 Jouineau, Andre FRENCH IMPERIAL GUARD Volume 1: Foot Troops 1804-1815 Number 3 in Officers and Soldiers series contains more than 50 plates depicting uniforms, equipment, and flags of the Grenadiers, Chasseurs, Light, Naval, and Artillerymen.1 vol, 84 pgs 2001 PARIS, HISTOIRE & COLLECT
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1-66582 Jouineau, Andre FRENCH IMPERIAL GUARD Volume 2: Horse Troops 1804-1815 Number 4 in Officers and Soldiers series contains more than 50 plates depict uniforms, equipment, and flags of the Chasseurs a Cheval, Mamelukes, Dragoons, and Grenadiers.1 vol, 84 pgs 2002 PARIS, HISTOIRE & COLLECT
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1-220280 Jouineau, Andre and Mongin, Jean LES ARTILLERIES FRANCAISES: De la Revolution et du Premier Empire To tackle French artillery of the First Empire, this book also contains descriptions of the artillery of the Ancien Regime and the Revolution in detail. Then Jean-Baptiste Vaquette de Gribeauval,the Inspector of Artillery, gradually set up an artillery organization over more than 30 years, and it remained in force, to a greater or lesser extent, until 1825.

All the artillery pieces, the materiel used by the Foot and Horse Artillery at the end of the Ancien Regime, during the Revolution and the First Empire, as well as the Pontoneers, the permanent artillery (l'artilleriesedentaire) of the Coastguard Artillery are presented in the hundreds of profiles and silhouettes shown in this book. Two chapters are given over to the artillery trains and teams.1 vol, 240 pgs 2019 FRANCE, HEIMDAL
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1-216681 Jouineau, Andre Jean-Marie Mongin THE FRENCH IMPERIAL GUARD 1800-1815: Volume 1 - Foot Troops Oversized at 11.7x 8.3 inches with 1,000+ illustrations -- Much enlarged version of early works.

The Imperial Guard forms a small army in the Grande Armee. This is a study of its organization, like that of its uniforms and its equipment.

Volume 1 covers the uniforms, the equipment, and the armament of The Old Guard, who were launched into the battle at the decisive moment. Explaining the concepts of the organization of Old, Middle and Young Guards, illustrator and researcher Andre Jouineau presents the general colonels, grenadiers, chasseurs, fusiliers, velites, flankers, pupils, veterans, workers, engineers, doctors, Podestats and other gunners.

This practical, small, precise, clear, logical and visual tool, a true vade mecum for amateurs of imperial history, is intended for enthusiasts of imperial history and figures. This book is the new version that has been completely redesigned, revised, amended and widely expanded - it contains nearly 50% new characters from the book published several years ago. 1 vol, 176 pgs 2017 FRANCE, HEIMDEL
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1-216682 Jouineau, Andre Jean-Marie Mongin THE FRENCH IMPERIAL GUARD 1800-1815: Volume 2 - Cavalry Oversized at 11.7x 8.3 inches with 1,000+ illustrations -- Much enlarged version of early works.

The Imperial Guard forms a small army in the Grande Armee. This is a study of its organization, like that of its uniforms and its equipment.

Volume 2 explores the Cavalry of the Guard. This practical, small, precise, clear, logical and visual tool, a true vade mecum for amateurs of imperial history, is intended for enthusiasts of imperial history and figures. Presents the general colonels, horse hunters, Mamelukes, dragons, grenadiers on horseback, lancers, tartars, guides, artillery train, and other artillerymen on horseback.1 vol, 176 pgs 2017 FRANCE, HEIMDEL
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1-216683 Jouineau, Andre Jean-Marie Mongin THE FRENCH IMPERIAL GUARD 1800-1815: Volume 3 - From the Mounted Troops to the Royal Guard Oversized at 11.7x 8.3 inches with 1,000+ illustrations -- Much enlarged version of early works.

The Imperial Guard forms a small army in the Grande Armee. This is a study of its organization, like that of its uniforms and its equipment.

Volume 3: Napoleon gave special attention to this splendid unit - the Imperial Guard - and it became sort of little army within the Grande Armee. This study of its organization is here at its most erudite, like the one on the uniforms and equipment. Discover the uniforms, the equipment, and the weapons used by all those Grognards, who were launched into a battle as a last resort, at the decisive moment.

Explains how the Guard was organized into Old, Middle and Young Guards. Shows the colonel-generals, the grenadiers, the chasseurs a pied, fusiliers, velites, flanqueurs, wards, workmen, sappers, doctors, magistrates and foot gunners. Includes the last mounted units of the Guard, the follow-up units, the Horse Artillery, the Artillery trains and teams, the Health Service, the Guard HQ Staff but also the Emperor's Household, the Emperor and the first uniforms of the Royal Guard. A compilation of two dossiers published in the fifth and sixth issues of the magazine Soldat - is the new, improved, entirely revised and re-drawn larger version (more than 50% more characters) than the previous work published several years ago now by the authors. 1 vol, 176 pgs 2017 FRANCE, HEIMDEL
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1-74650 Kiley, Kevin F. ARTILLERY OF THE NAPOLEONIC WARS V1: Field Artillery, 1792-1815 New edition reprint with additional information to original. Includes 16 pages of b/w plates, maps, and illustrations throughout.

Detailed study of artillery use throughout the Napoleonic period, including examining particular battles to show just how the effective employment of artillery could tip the scales of victory.

Reveals much of the technical aspects of gunnery during the period - how guns were placed, their range, what calibers were preferred, and how artillery operated. It examines French artillery, including that of the Imperial Guard, and compares it to that of Britain, Russia, and Austria. It also looks at many of the personalities involved and the difference between good gunnery and mediocre artillery.1 vol, 304 pgs 2015 UK, FRONTLINE
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1-237611 Kim, Yuhan TO CONQUER AND KEEP: Suchet and the War for Eastern Spain, 1809-1814 Volume 1 - 1809-1811 Examines French Marshal Suchet's successes and failures in his Spanish sieges, battles, counter-guerrilla operations, and administration. Volume 1 addresses the opening battles between Suchet and the Spanish commander Joaquin Blake, showing how Suchet recovered from an initial defeat to decisively crush his opponent, before considering the string of successful sieges that ended with the fall of Tarragona and a Marshal's baton.

Through a string of brilliant battlefield victories and sieges against Spanish regular forces as well as an initially successful counter-guerrilla campaign, Suchet managed to not only secure French control of Aragon, but moved on to conquer Lower Catalonia and Valencia as well. Like all French commanders in the Peninsular War, Suchet was faced with the challenges of Spanish popular resistance, but stood out above his colleagues for his notable success in pacifying Aragon.

Yet despite initial triumphs in 1809-1811 against the 'traditional guerrilla', Suchet's counter-guerrilla policies were less successful than is often popularly perceived. As the war went on, French resources became thinly stretched, while conversely, the guerrilla war was increasingly spearheaded by Spanish regular forces to great efficiency, which contributed to the eventual collapse of French control in Eastern Spain. Includes 16 b/w illustrations, 11 color illustrations, and 11 maps.

Napoleon once famously remarked 'If I had had two Marshals like Suchet, I should not only have conquered Spain, but have kept it.' 1 vol, 256 pgs 2023 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-237612 Kim, Yuhan TO CONQUER AND KEEP: Suchet and the War for Eastern Spain, 1809-1814 Volume 2 - 1811-1814 The second volume takes a detailed look at the campaign leading up to the Battle of Sagunto, which is analyzed to incorporate new Spanish research that reconstructs the historical narrative of Suchet's climactic battle against Joaquin Blake. The French victory at Sagunto was followed by the fall of Valencia and a lengthy struggle for the French to hold on to what had been conquered. Meanwhile, resurgent Spanish armies and a British expeditionary force intruded into those plans. Includes 14 b/w illustrations, 18 color illustrations, 16 maps, and 4 tables.1 vol, 312 pgs 2023 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-24080 Kincaid, Captain J. ADVENTURES IN THE RIFLE BRIGADE Covers the Peninsula, France and the Netherlands 1809-1815, end maps.1 vol, 384 pgs 1997 UK, SPELLMOUNT PUBLISHERS
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1-230310 Kinrade, Warwick SOLDIERS OF NAPOLEON: Card Driven Wargame Card-driven, tabletop miniature wargames rules for the battles of the Napoleonic Wars, 1805 to 1815, pits battalions, regiments, and brigades against each other. At this roughly divisional scale, it recreates parts of the many, many, far larger battles of the period. 1 vol, 1 pgs 2022 UK, GRIPPING BEAST
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2-209090 Kuehn, John NAPOLEONIC WARFARE: The Operational Art of the Great Campaigns This carefully researched book provides an operational level analysis of European warfare from 1792 to 1815 that includes the tactics, operations, and strategy of major conflicts of the time.

Drawing upon familiar battles as well as lesser-known campaigns, this sweeping reference uses 20th century military theory to explain 19th century events. Discusses joint warfare and strategy found in the military movements of Marshal Suvorov in Italy and Switzerland in 1799; the early and later campaigns of Napoleon and Nelson; and the Duke of Wellington's campaigns in Spain, Portugal, and Belgium.

The work also includes an entire chapter on theory and history of operational art spanning a variety of perspectives.

Features
* Integrates topics as diverse as naval warfare, maneuver warfare, compound warfare, and counterinsurgency
* Covers major campaigns during the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars that reflect elements of operational art
* Includes short biographies of key figures that help add depth to readers' understanding of the players behind the battles
* Provides a chronology of major campaigns of the Napoleonic Wars
* Uses modern models to examine campaigns of the period1 vol, 249 pgs 2015 US, PRAEGER PUBLISHING
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3-14220 Lachouque, Henry NAPOLEON'S WAR IN SPAIN In the early 1800s, the Spanish Ulcer was for the French what the Eastern Front was for the Germans in 1941-45 or Vietnam was for the Americans. This book devotes itself to the war in Spain and ignores the campaigns in Portugal, where the French suffered their worst defeats. The treatment is strongly pro-French but told with fine narration and balance. Each chapter covers a single year of the struggle.

The authors stress three major contributing factors to French defeat: the inability of the senior generals to work under King Joseph of Spain, Napoleon's brother and appointee; the popular hostility to French rule; and Wellington's great tactical skills. There has been no important French work devoted to this struggle published since the 1820s. A welcome addition to any collection, this book is lavishly illustrated in black and white complemented by 24 pages in full color1 vol, 192 pgs 1982 LONDON, ARMS & ARMOUR PRS
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1-66676 Lago, Jose Ignacio BAECULA e ILIPA 208-206 a.c. - Escipion Conqusita Hispania This latest installment of 'Warriors and Battles' includes a multitude of color and black and white illustrations and maps.1 vol, 110 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-230980 Lalowski, T and North, J editors POLISH EYEWITNESSES TO NAPOLEON'S LAST CAMPAIGNS: 1814-15 These eyewitness accounts by Polish soldiers tells their story of the campaign in France in Spring 1814 when Napoleon once again revealed his true genius for waging war. Napoleon finally had to accept defeat and was exiled to Elba with a small contingent of his Imperial Guard -- including a squadron of the famous Polish Lancers. This handful of loyal Poles returned with him when he escaped from Elba in 1815 and fought during the 100 Days and at Waterloo. They describe vividly the battles, sieges, the agonies of their final surrender, and the uncertainties surrounding their return home to a very different Poland. Includes many illustrations and maps.1 vol, 241 pgs 2022 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-63280 Lamar, Glenn JEROME BONAPARTE:The War Years 1800-1815 The author utilizes firsthand accounts to portraythis much aligned figure, chpts cover the 1806-07campaigns, Silesia 1807-08, Westphalia & Saxony,Russia, Quatre-Bras/Waterloo & more, biblio, index1 vol, 176 pgs 2000 WESTPORT, GREENWOOD PRESS
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1-207470 Lapray, Olivier BATTLE OF MARENGO: The First Victory of the Century On 14 June 1800, during the second Italian campaign, Napoleon narrowly won the battle of Marengo (Piedmont). This famous battle opposed 28,000 French soldiers against 31,000 Austrian soldiers under the command of General Melas.

At first, the French had to retreat nearly seven miles back. Melas, believing that victory was assured, left the command to a subordinate and returned to Alessandria. The adversary's delay thus allowed Napoleon to concentrate his forces, especially the corps of General Desaix, which arrived as a reinforcement. Around 5:00 in the afternoon, the violent French counterattack forced the Austrians to retreat, although claiming the life of Desaix, the hero of the day.

This great victory lead to the French occupation of Lombardy and reinforced the authority of Napoleon in France.1 vol, 144 pgs 2014 FRANCE, HISTOIRE AND COLLECTIONS
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2-88630 Lapray, Olivier FRENCH CUIRASSIERS 1804-1815 Results of many years of research and investigation, this detailed work shows these officers' careers. Packed with color and b/w portraits, heraldry, and records of battle.1 vol, 192 pgs 2007 FRANCE, HISTOIRE & COLLECTION
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1-202510 Lapray, Olvier FRENCH CARABINIERS: 1679-1871 (Officers and Soldiers #12) This book traces the glorious history of the elite French cavalry. Through 61 plates of highly detailed uniform illustrations, Andre Jouineau guides the reader from the first company of carabiniers established within in each regiment-those superior marksmen equipped with a rifle, the gauge of precision par excellence-sought after by Louis XIV in 1690, to the fiery carabiniers of Napoleon III's Imperial Guard who disappeared in defeat in 1870. The authors' primary emphasis, however, is given to the First Empire.1 vol, 80 pgs 2012 FRANCE, HISTOIRE & COLLECTIONS
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1-66668 Larrahaga, Ramon San Sebastian 1813 During the Siege of San Sebastian (7 July - 8 September 1813) Allied forces from the army of General Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington captured the city of San Sebastian in northern Spain from its French garrison under Brigadier-General Louis Rey. The attack resulted in the ransacking and devastation of the town by the assaulting troops. Includes 16 color plates of uniforms and flags.1 vol, 124 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-66650 Larreina, Emillo LA BATALLA DE VICTORIA 1813 'Osprey'-style book with eight color plates, great b/w and color maps, b/w photos of present day
terrain.1 vol, 80 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-44180 Lavery, Brian NELSON'S NAVY: Its Ships, Men and Organization In-depth and authentic picture of the Royal Navy 1793-1815 with over 400 illustrations, plus appendices and an index. Forward by Patrick O'Brien. Contains considerable original research to profile the Navy. 1 vol, 352 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-46970 Le Marchant, Denis MEMOIRS OF THE LATE MAJOR-GENERAL LE MARCHANT One the most forward-thinking officers to serve in the Peninsula, he was killed at Salamanca in 1812, 16 color illust.1 vol, 336 pgs 1997 UK, SPELLMOUNT PUBLISHING
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1-62790 Legg, Stuart compiler and editor TRAFALGAR:An eyewitness account The author has produced a vivid first hand accountb/w sketches, battle plans, list of ships, biblio.1 vol, 133 pgs 1966 NY, JOHN DAY COMPANY
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2-209370 Leggiere, Michael NAPOLEON AND THE STRUGGLE FOR GERMANY: The Franco-Prussian War of 1813 Following Napoleon's catastrophic defeat in Russia, in the spring of 1813, Prussia, the weakest of the Great Powers, led the struggle against Napoleon as a war of national liberation. Using German, French, British, Russian, Austrian, and Swedish sources, provides a panoramic history ranging from the mobilization of the belligerents, strategy and operations to coalition warfare, diplomacy and civil-military relations.

Examines the strategy, military operations and battles in Germany from Napoleon's initial campaign which drove the Russo-Prussian army to the banks of the Oder and the verge of defeat to the epic four-day Battle of Nations at Leipzig and Napoleon's retreat to France. This study not only highlights the breakdown of Napoleon's strategy in 1813, but constitutes a fascinating study in coalition warfare, international relations, and civil-military relations.

Comprehensive two-volume military history of the German campaign during the Napoleonic Wars. Separate volumes examine the two distinctive phases of the spring and fall campaigns in 1813. An essential contribution to our broader understanding of the Napoleonic Wars and of Napoleon as a commander.2 vol, 1399 pgs 2018 UK, CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
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2-209371 Leggiere, Michael NAPOLEON AND THE STRUGGLE FOR GERMANY: Vol. 1 The Franco-Prussian War of 1813 Volume 1 has 19 b/w illustrations and 26 maps.

History of the campaigns that determined control of Germany following Napoleon's catastrophic defeat in Russia. In the spring of 1813, Prussia, the weakest of the Great Powers, led the struggle against Napoleon as a war of national liberation.

Uses German, French, British, Russian, Austrian and Swedish sources to provide a panoramic history ranging from the mobilization of the belligerents, strategy and operations to coalition warfare, diplomacy and civil-military relations. He examines the strategy, military operations, and battles in Germany from Napoleon's initial campaign which drove the Russo-Prussian army to the banks of the Oder and the verge of defeat to the epic four-day Battle of Nations at Leipzig and Napoleon's retreat to France.

This study not only highlights the breakdown of Napoleon's strategy in 1813, but constitutes a fascinating study in coalition warfare, international relations, and civil-military relations.1 vol, 500 pgs 2015 UK, CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
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12-209372 Leggiere, Michael NAPOLEON AND THE STRUGGLE FOR GERMANY: Vol. 2 The Franco-Prussian War of 1813 Volume 2 has 22 b/w illustrations and 28 maps.

History of the campaigns that determined control of Germany following Napoleon's catastrophic defeat in Russia. In the spring of 1813, Prussia, the weakest of the Great Powers, led the struggle against Napoleon as a war of national liberation.

Uses German, French, British, Russian, Austrian and Swedish sources to provide a panoramic history ranging from the mobilization of the belligerents, strategy and operations to coalition warfare, diplomacy and civil-military relations. He examines the strategy, military operations, and battles in Germany from Napoleon's initial campaign which drove the Russo-Prussian army to the banks of the Oder and the verge of defeat to the epic four-day Battle of Nations at Leipzig and Napoleon's retreat to France.

This study not only highlights the breakdown of Napoleon's strategy in 1813, but constitutes a fascinating study in coalition warfare, international relations, and civil-military relations.1 vol, 899 pgs 2015 UK, CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
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1-70880 Leggiere, Michael NAPOLEON BERLIN: Franco-Prussian War in 1813 The author examines Napoleon's fixation with Berlin and the four separate campaigns to capture it. Includes 20+ b/w maps, illust, chapter notes, biblio, and index.1 vol, 384 pgs 2002 NORMAN, UNIV OF OKLAHOMA
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1-89371 Leggiere, Michael V. FALL OF NAPOLEON, THE:Allied Invasion of France V1 A detailed account of the 1813-1814 Invasion of France. Leggiere is masterful in his telling of the story and this book should be in every serious Napoleonic Library.1 vol, 704 pgs 2007 LONDON, CAMBRIDGE UNIV'TY
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1-34700 Leonard, Neil WELLINGTON'S ARMY RECREATED IN COLOR 150+ beautiful color photos highlight this book, a must for any Peninsula buff.1 vol, 96 pgs 1994 LONDON, WINDROW & GREENE
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1-190150 Letrun, Ludivic French Infantry Flags: 1789-1815 As witnesses to History's ups and downs, flags - and in particular infantry flags - reveal how short-lived ideas and their symbols can be when they are the unfortunate victims of auto-da-fes thought up by different regimes. Today museums have only managed to preserve a few rare specimens and the period texts and documents are mostly incomplete. This is particularly true for the Army of Italy flags, those of the volunteers and those of the half-brigades from 1794-1803, which are still mainly unknown to this day.

Faced with this type of major difficulty, and if a coherent picture of the flags is to be painted, a whole gamut of particularly inescapable assumptions has to be made. Nevertheless since historical exactitude does not allow for even the smallest unverifiable interpretations, it is up to us to warn our readers that the flags illustrated here are those that our research has enabled us to reproduce. Each individual regimental history has been established so as to follow the trail these flags left as they changed from regiment to half-brigade. These histories are not always able follow the rank numbering in the corps since there was often no direct association between them. For the reader to find his way around, an asterisk designates a battalion which was in at the foundation of the new regiment, and also shows that this unit's flag was most certainly adopted provisionally.
1 vol, 176 pgs 2009 FRANCE, HISTOIRE & COLLECTIONS
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1-197433 Letrun, Ludovic CHASSEURS A CHEVAL: Volume 3 - 1810-1815 (Officers and Soldiers #21) This third part illustrates the last years of the Empire; dark years which will see our 'Chasseurs' being gobbled up during the Russian disaster. Like a lot of regiments, the Chasseurs A Cheval were swallowed up in the Russian disaster. Phantom regiments were reformed with considerable difficulty in 1813 and 1814.

During the First Restoration, 15 regiments were formed from the debris of the battles in Prussia and in France -- regiments which then took part in the Belgian Campaign and its epilogue at Waterloo. King Louis VXIII dismissed these 15 regiments on 16 July 1815, but it wasn't until the 18th that the Chasseurs a Cheval reappeared in the Royal Army! During this period there was obviously a whole series of uniform changes.1 vol, 80 pgs 2012
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1-203372 Letrun, Ludovic and Mongin, Jean-Marie FRENCH ARTILLERY: And the Gribeauval System Vol. 2 (Officers and Soldiers # 26) After discovering the artillery pieces and the equipment used by the Foot Artillery at the end of the Ancien Regime, the Revolution and the First Empire, discover the men of the 'Arme Savante' (the knowledgeable arm) who moved their guns around and served them on horseback.

The mobile artillery, then the light artillery, and finally the Horse Artillery was a new weapon which announced the changes in the centuries to come. Just like the Artillery Train which, with the First Empire, finally grew up, to the age of regulations. This was the organization of Mr. de Gribeauval, the Inspector of Artillery, set up slowly over nearly 30 years and which remained more or less as it was until 1825.1 vol, 84 pgs 2013 FRANCE, HISTOIRE & COLLECTIONS
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1-203373 Letrun, Ludovic and Mongin, Jean-Marie FRENCH ARTILLERY: And the Gribeauval System Vol. 3 (Officers and Soldiers # 27) Focuses on pontoneers, permanent gunners, and coastguard gunners and guns. Includes chapter on the Team Train under the Gribeauval system.1 vol, 8 pgs 2016 FRANCE, HISTOIRE & COLLECTIONS
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1-573803 Lezius, Martin and illust by Knotel, Herbert LES UNIFORMES ALLEMANDS 1813-15:Volume 3 Reproduction of the album of 240 color cigarette cards of the regimental uniforms of the Prussian Army 1813-1815, the cards are by Knotel with the descriptive text by Dr. Lezius1 vol, 92 pgs 1999 BELGIUM, TONDEUR EDITIONS
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1-218600 Limm, Andrew WALCHEREN TO WATERLOO: The British Army in the Low Countries during French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars 1793-1815 The military success achieved by the Duke of Wellington casts a long shadow over the history of the British army in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars. The popular account of Britain's military record in the great struggle against Napoleonic France is chiefly one of glorious victories, with Britain cast as the savior of Europe from the Corsican 'monster.' Most British historians have focused on retelling stories of British success, notably Wellington's, in Spain, Portugal, and during the Hundred Days campaign and tend to pay little attention to British military defeats.

But is the focus on Wellington's successes really an appropriate way to understand the performance of the British army in a conflict which lasted over 20 years? And what about the army's poor record in the Low Countries, where it suffered defeats and sustained crippling losses during the same period? This study provides a more balanced account of the British contribution to the downfall of Napoleon.1 vol, 256 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-34510 Linck, Tony NAPOLEON'S GENERALS, THE WATERLOO CAMPAIGN 8.5x11, service history, details of actions during the Hundred Days and post 1st Empire history all highlight seventy of Napoleon's Generals, listing of Command & Leadership Ratings, b/w illust.1 vol, 352 pgs 1994 CHICAGO, EMPEROR'S PRESS
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1-202970 Lipscombe, Nick WELLINGTON'S GUNS: The Untold Story of Wellington and His Artillery in the Peninsula and at Waterloo Dismissive, conservative and aloof, Wellington treated his artillery with disdain during the Napoleonic Wars - despite their growing influence on the field of battle. Wellington's Guns exposes, for the very first time, the often stormy relationship between Wellington and his artillery, how the reluctance to modernize the British artillery corps threatened to derail the British push for victory and how Wellington's views on the command and appointment structure within the artillery opened up damaging rifts between him and his men.

At a time when artillery was undergoing revolutionary changes - from the use of mountain guns during the Pyrenees campaign in the Peninsular, the innovative execution of 'danger-close' missions to clear the woods of Hougomont at Waterloo, to the introduction of creeping barrages and Congreve's rockets - Wellington seemed to remain distrustful of a force that played a significant role in shaping tactics and changing the course of the war.

Using extensive research and first-hand accounts, Colonel Nick Lipscombe reveals that despite Wellington's brilliance as a field commander, his abrupt and uncompromising leadership style, particularly towards his artillery commanders, shaped the Napoleonic Wars, and how despite this, the ever-evolving technology and tactics ensured that the extensive use of artillery became one of the hallmarks of a modern army. 1 vol, 472 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-206330 Lipscombe, Nick WATERLOO: The Decisive Victory Published to coincide with the 200th anniversary of the battle of Waterloo, this lavishly illustrated volume looks at all the different aspects of the 100-day campaign which has become synonymous with the Napoleonic Wars and saw the eventual defeat of Napoleon's French forces. Ten articles by internationally renowned historians examine the battle from different angles, from the microcosm of the bitter fighting for the fortified farmhouse of Hougoumont through to a wider perspective of the 100-day campaign in its entirety.

Contents: List of Contributors, Foreward by his Grace the Duke of Wellington, Introduction by Peter Snow, Chronology, The Waterloo Campaign: The Strategic Background, The Battles of Ligny and Quatre Bras: Napoleon's Lost Opportunities, The Commanders, The Battle: Their Armies, their Weapons and Tactics, Waterloo Eyewitnesses: Different Perspectives, Hougoumont and La Haye Sainte: Points d'appui or Pivotal Bastions?, The Cavalry Charges, The Prussian Army at Waterloo, Le Garde Recule! Napoleon's Last Throw of the Dice, The Legacy of Waterloo: War and Politics in Europe in the 19th Century, Notes, Order of Battle, Bibliography, and Index.
1 vol, 416 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-193490 Liscombe, Nick PENINSULAR WAR ATLAS, THE - Revised Edition The Peninsular War is one of the defining campaigns of the British Army and sealed its reputation for supreme professionalism, heroic obstinacy and sheer perseverance. It made the reputation of Arthur Wellesley, the Duke of Wellington, and acts as the backdrop to the adventures of Bernard Cornwell's fictional hero Richard Sharpe. The British Army, under Sir John Moore and Wellington, ranged across the plains and mountains of Portugal and Spain and into France, taking part in 15 field actions and four bloody sieges, including Salamanca, Vitoria and Badajoz, but this is only part of the picture. The contribution of the Spanish and Portuguese forces is frequently overlooked, but there were a further 25 field actions and 15 sieges in the Iberian peninsula as part of the savage duel between the French occupiers and native inhabitants. In this newly revised edition of The Peninsular War Atlas, Colonel Nick Lipscombe expands upon his comprehensive, non-partisan examination of the conflict with 164 original maps, accompanied by an authoritative text narrating the war. His 34 years of service in the British Army, including postings in both Spain and Portugal, give him a unique perspective on the conflict. With contributions from Professor Charles Esdaile and the present Duke of Wellington as well as the cooperation of the Spanish and Portuguese authorities, this book is the essential topographical guide to the conflict. The Peninsular War Atlas has been published in collaboration with Peninsular War 200, the organisation established 'to commemorate in a spirit of respect to all and malice to none the 40,000 British (including Irish and foreign-auxiliary) service personnel who lost their lives in the Peninsular War of 1808-14'.

Contents
Foreword - By the Duke of Wellington
Preface
Chronology
Legend
Introduction - By Prof Charles Esdaile
Maps and Text
Appendices
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
1 vol, 384 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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3-18020 Lloyd, Peter A. FRENCH ARE COMING, THE:The Invasion Scare 1803-05 Summer 1805, 2000 ships and 100,000 men were ready to invade England, the author describes the scene on both sides of the Channel, b/w illust, chapter notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 224 pgs 1991 UK, SPELLMOUNT LIMITED
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1-219690 Lubomski, George POLISH GUARD LANCERS: Uniforms and Equipment 1807 - 1815 Richly illustrated with many pictures and sources never seen before. This is the complete history of the famed Polish lancers from their founding as an honor guard for Napoleon. The lancers are easily one of the most famous and recognizable units of the Napoleonic Wars. With over 250 illustrations, most in color, this is a must have for students of history or people interested in the era. This book is full of many hard to find photos of uniforms, weapons and standards.1 vol, 256 pgs 2019 US, WINGED HUSSAR PUBLISHING
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1-218971 Lyall, Charles UNIFORMS OF THE ARMIES AT WATERLOO: Volume 1 - British Army This work, created in 1894, is the launch of a series of uniforms on the armies at Waterloo 1815, drawn by Charles James Lyall, one of the classic English uniform artists at the beginning of the 20th century. Lyall compiled numerous series of British, Indian, and various European armies and epochs. His works can be found in the large collections of uniforms such as the Anne S. K. Brown Collection, USA.

Displays all the arms and important regiments who participated in the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 in 75 panels. Each unit is treated on one or more panels and with the various degrees of service. The staff and the special groups are also not missing.

Further volumes will cover the Dutch-Belgian constellations, Royal German Legion, Brunswick Corps, French, and Prussian armies.1 vol, 96 pgs 2018, GERMANY, BERLIN ZINNFIGUREN
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1-218972 Lyall, Charles UNIFORMS OF THE ARMIES AT WATERLOO: Volume 2 - Allied Armies This volume presents the Allied armies of 1815 with Dutch-Belgian, Hanoverian (including the King's German Legion - KGL), Nassau, and Brunswick units.

The volume addresses the foreign units that took part in the 1815 campaign in the Netherlands with the Duke of Wellington, whose British Army was presented in the first volume. Along with the Hanoverian units, either as the KGL or as new formations that were created in the Kingdom of Hanover starting in 1813, these were primarily troops from the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
They consisted not only of the original Dutch but also Belgian units plus a small Nassau contingent. The smallest body of troops was the contingent provided by the Duke of Brunswick.

Drawn from authentic sources by the artist Charles James Lyall, one of the classic English uniform artists at the beginning of the 20th century. In 1894 Lyall launched a series of uniform plates on the armies at Waterloo in 1815. Lyall compiled series of numerous uniform prints of British, Indian, and various European armies and epochs.1 vol, 96 pgs 2019, GERMANY, BERLIN ZINNFIGUREN
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1-218973 Lyall, Charles UNIFORMS OF THE ARMIES AT WATERLOO: Volume 3 - Prussian Army Contains a description of the 16 June 1815 Battle of Ligny that was fought at the same time as the Battle of Quatre Bras. Like in the two previous volumes, the plates by the 19th century artist Charles Lyall are critiqued based on current knowledge of the uniforms, equipment, and weapons. A detailed description of the Prussian forces' organization and uniforms supplements Lyall's illustrations. Two maps from William Siborne's rare atlas facilitate understanding of the course of the Battle of Ligny. This fills a long-standing gap of a comprehensive work on the Prussian Army of 1815. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2019, GERMANY, BERLIN ZINNFIGUREN
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1-43590 Lynn, John A. BAYONETS OF THE REPUBLIC, THE Motivation & tactics in the Army of Revolutionary France 1791-94, covers doctrine, training and tactics, details on the ARMEE du NORD, biblio.1 vol, 368 pgs 1996 BOULDER, WESTVIEW PRESS
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1-48940 Lyon, David editor NELSON AGAINST NAPOLEON, 1798-1801 10x11.5, using the art collection at the British National Maritime Museum the author presents the Navy under Nelson form The Nile to Copenhagen, over 300 illust, index.1 vol, 192 pgs 1997 UK, CHATHAM PUBLISHING
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1-217042 Lyulin, Stanislav PRUSSIAN CAVALRY: 1808-1840 Volume 2 The book is bilingual. The complete text, including the picture descriptions, is in Russian as well as in English, fully illustrated in color, and in large format.

Anyone interested in military history knows that the Prussian kingdom was one of the main protagonists of the Napoleonic Wars. After severe defeats in the fight against Napoleon I and great humiliation by the French occupation, Prussia finally went to the renewal of its own army. In association with Austria and Russia, Napoleon I was able to defeat and move into triumph in Paris. At the same time, the Prussian army and, above all, its uniformity and equipment, to say the least, has been poorly illuminated in Russian military history literature.

The book is a consistent continuation of the series of articles on the uniform of the Prussian Army, published in the years between 2008 and 2016, in the Old Arsenal, Sergeant, and Kaiser journals. Unfortunately, the magazine format prevented the exhaustive processing of the topic, and part of the artwork had to be omitted. This book attempted to collect the most important pieces of uniforms, uniform parts and equipment from the most important Russian and international collections.

Of course, the book cannot claim to portray all the small elements and differences in the uniforms and equipment of the Prussian soldiers in the first half of the 19th century, but it is to be hoped that this book will be for all collectors, Historians and interested parties will be a helpful reference work in clarifying uniformkundlicher issues. 1 vol, 258 pgs 2020 RUSSIA
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1-85470 Macdonald, Jacques ienne Joseph SOUVENIRS DU MARECHAL MACDONALD DUD DE TARENTE First hand account, while their appear to be some glossing over of events detrimental to MacDonald, this is well worth the read in French of course.1 vol, 480 pgs 2007 FRANCE, LCV
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1-208160 Macdonell, A. G. NAPOLEON AND HIS MARSHALS Napoleon created 26 Marshals in all and the tapestry of this book is wound around these men, their interpersonal relationships, their successes together, their constant bickering, and their eventual failure. This new edition covers the period of 1796 to 1815, from Napoleon's classic victories in Italy up to his defeat at Waterloo. Illustrated with contemporary portraits and engravings.
1 vol, 224 pgs 2015 UK, FONTHILL MEDIA
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1-204600 Mace, Martin and John Grehan BRITISH BATTLES OF THE NAPOLEONIC WARS 1793-1806 Despatches from the Front.

Following every Napoleonic battle, the commanding officer submitted a report back to the Admiralty or the War Office. Presented here are those original dispatches from some 40 generals, captains, and admirals detailing more than 80 battles that took place in India, Africa, Europe, and the Americas.

Reports include Trafalgar and Waterloo, as well as less well-known but just as important engagements which resulted in the capture of the islands and territories.1 vol, 224 pgs 2014 UK, Pen and Sword
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1-55690 Mackinnon, Major General H & Malcolm, J. TWO PENINSULA WAR JOURNALS First hand accounts, Mackinnon served as a brigade commander under Picton; Malcom's memoir covers his active service with the 'Black Watch'.1 vol, 200 pgs 1998 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTTMAN
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1-50800 Manceron, Claude AUSTERLITZ:The Story of a Battle One the best written accounts, b/w illust, eightmaps, end maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 318 pgs 1966 NY, W.W. NORTON & COMPANY
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1-666141 Marabel, Jacinto BADAJOZ 1811 Subtitle: Batalla de Santa Engracia y capitulacion de la plaza. 1 vol, 88 pgs 2021 SPAIN, ALMENA
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1-666145 Marabel, Jacinto CAMPANA DE 1811 EN EXTREMADURA Covers the battles of Olivenza, Campomayor, Badajoz, Albuera, and Usagre.1 vol, 112 pgs 2022 SPAIN, ALMENA
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3-11430 Marbot, General MEMOIRS OF BARON DE MARBOT Reprint of the General's experience, b/w plates and maps, index.2 vol, 924 pgs 1988 LONDON, GREENHILL BOOKS
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1-227180 Marsden, John NAPOLEON"S STOLEN ARMY: How the Royal Navy Rescued a Spanish Army in the Baltic A Spanish army, commanded by the Marques de La Romana, which was sent to Denmark by Napoleon in 1807, when France and Spain were allies bound by the Treaty of San Ildefonso, signed in 1796. When relations between the two countries broke down in May 1808, they were soon at war with each other, and La Romana's troops became, in effect, a captive army in the hands of the French.

When Spain looked to create an alliance with Britain against her erstwhile ally, they found the British government only too eager to help. The Royal Navy's dominant presence in the Baltic provided a ready opportunity to seal the new alliance and, once the political groundwork had been laid, plans for a daring rescue of the entrapped Spaniards by Vice Admiral Keats' squadron were drawn up. However, while efforts were being made by the British to accumulate and prepare a sufficient amount of shipping to carry out the operation, difficulties soon arose in making contact with La Romana in order to convey to him the intentions of the Spanish and British high commands. This almost led to disaster, and the whole operation was saved only by some remarkable strokes of fortune, and remarkable leadership provided by Keats and La Romana. Includes seven b/w illustrations, eight pages of color plates, and eight maps.

Until now this remarkable and little-known story has had little coverage in the various histories written about the Peninsular War. Using Spanish archives, this book teels the tale of how part of La Romana's army was evacuated from Danish Baltic territory during the summer of 1808. Due to circumstance and bad fortune, a significant part of the Spanish army was left behind during the Royal Navy's action, and there is an interesting story told about what became of these men, related via the personal accounts left by two of the soldiers who did not return to Spain with La Romana.
1 vol, 248 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-237610 Marsden, John THE TAGUS CAMPAIGN OF 1809: An Alliance in Jeopardy Recaps the first Anglo-Spanish campaign against the French during the Peninsular War, a previous attempt to launch joint operations during Sir John Moore's ill-fated expedition to Iberia having failed before the allies had an opportunity to unite.

Examines the positive contribution Cuesta made to the Tagus campaign, despite the despicable insubordination of General Venegas and the plotting in London and Seville against him; all of which could have served to extinguish the nascent Anglo-Spanish alliance. Major events of the campaign are discussed in detail, including, of course, the Battle of Talavera, as well as descriptions of the battles of Medellin and Almonacid, besides much detail on lesser-known aspects, the whole supported by a number of maps. Includes 27 maps and 1 table.1 vol, 256 pgs 2023 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-215530 Martin, Yves THE FRENCH ARMY OF THE ORIENT 1798-1801: Napoleon's Beloved 'Egyptians' More than 200 years ago - under the inspiration and leadership of Bonaparte - a revolutionary French Army invaded Egypt, then part of the Ottoman Empire; this presence lasted beyond Bonaparte's own departure and subsequent rise to power as First Consul. It ended with another invasion - this time by the British - and the repatriation in France of what was left of the 'Army of the Orient'. The birth of Egyptology; the rise of modern Egypt; the demise of the Ottoman Empire; and start of 'the great game' have all been often told and studied, but what is less well known is that as the French found themselves stranded in a foreign land - profoundly alien to them in culture and climate - they had to adapt to survive.

Egypt was a proving ground for many officers and ordinary soldiers who were to rise to prominence during the Napoleonic period. Some of Napoleon's future inner circle - like Davout, Savary and Lasalle - were first spotted by the young Bonaparte in Egypt, and although initially unplanned as such, it turned out to be the first attempt by the French to build a colony on the African continent. It especially led the French Army to adopt totally new clothing and equipment; to organize native units; and even to draft men from faraway Darfur into its own ranks.

Drawing from a wealth of original primary material - much of it never published or even seen before - this study focuses on the French Army of the Orient and its organization, uniforms, equipment and daily life. It aims at providing a renewed and updated image of the French soldier, as told by the surviving archives, memoirs and rare contemporary iconography. Includes 32 pages of color illustrations.1 vol, 160 pgs 2017 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-942075 Martin, Yves GLOIRE & EMPIRE # 75 Articles cover: Blucher: Tombeur le Napoleon, le Hussard, L'homme Blesse, La Revanche, and more.1 vol, 132 pgs 2017 FRANCE, LCV
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1-73820 Masson, Frederic illust by Myrbach AVENTURES DE GUERRE 1792-1809 120 color plates highlight this book.1 vol, 200 pgs 2003 PARIS, LCV
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1-60340 Maughan, Stephen NAPOLEONIC SOLDIER, THE 8.5x12, 200+ color photos detail all arms of both the French and her enemies.1 vol, 144 pgs 1999 UK, THE CROWOOD PRESS
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1-218830 Mayne, W & J Lillie CAMPAIGNS OF THE LOYAL LUSITANIAN LEGION: 1808-1811 Facsimile of the 1812 original edition plus a new 20-page introduction by Stephen Summerfield plus additional maps. This is the only source to the remarkable unit known as The Loyal Lusitanian Legion, commanded by Sir Robert Wilson in the Peninsula. It saw varied and significant service. This facsimile is considerably enhanced by Stephen's description of its war record, brief biographies and maps to follow the action. [Please note map 14 was not included in the printing].1 vol, 366 pgs 2018 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-14230 McGuffie, T. H. editor PENINSULAR CAVALRY GENERAL, 1811-1813 The Correspondence of Lt. General Robert Ballard Long, end maps, index.1 vol, 304 pgs 1953 LONDON, GEORGE G. HARRAP
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1-218520 McNab, Chris NAPOLEON'S MILITARY MACHINE: Operations Manual The Grande Armee of Napoleon Bonaparte is widely acknowledged to be one of the greatest fighting forces ever deployed. With it the French scored a streak of historic victories that gave them an unprecedented grip on power over the European continent. At its peak it was made up of 680,000 men, a huge multi-national force of officers, infantry and cavalry, artillery and support services masterminded by a superior and highly flexible system of corps, divisions, brigades and regiments, commanded by officers in which Napoleon placed a huge degree of trust and autonomy to operate within the outlines of his strategic objectives. 200 color & 50 b&w illustrations.

Looking closely at how this military machine was constructed and mobilized, Napoleon's Military Machine Operations Manual examines all aspects of the Grande Armee, from individual soldiers, what they wore, ate, slept in and were paid, to the chain of command, recruitment and training, intelligence and comms, and logistics and battle tactics. The legacy of Napoleon's army is assessed, as is how his organization and management initiatives influenced national armies around the world in ways that can still be seen today.1 vol, 160 pgs 2019 UK, HAYNES PUBLISHING UK
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2-980059 McNab, Chris ARMIES OF THE NAPOLEONIC WARS: Illustrated History This book provides a comprehensive and beautiful guide to all the major armies of the Napoleonic Wars -- France, Britain, Austria, Prussia, Russia, Spain and Portugal -- as well as many of the minor powers. The changes in the armies, the organization, the infantry, cavalry, and artillery of each nation are detailed, along with stunning artwork of the often-glorious uniforms worn into battle.1 vol, 432 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-21280 Mercer, Cavalie intro by Michael Glover JOURNAL OF THE WATERLOO CAMPAIGN-CAVALIE MERCER First-hand account of the Waterloo Campaign.1 vol, 388 pgs 1970 NEW YORK, PRAGER PUBLIS'G
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1-222701 Middleton, Marc and Summerfielf, Dr Stephen editors SCHOOL OF THE SOLDIER: FRENCH REGLEMENT OF 1791 (1) Facsimile 1803 edition fully illustrated with b/w figs., 16 color uniform plates.

First volume begins project of reprinting the 1803 edition drill book (translated by John Macdonald) that was used by the French Army throughout the Napoleonic Wars. We re-worked the information to make it more accessible and useful (by combining the plates and text relevantly together).

This is the first of the three parts of the original Reglement and covers the drill exercises taught to all new recruits. It is thus the basis of all company drill and maneuvers. There will follow the School of the Platoon and the School of the Battalion.1 vol, 164 pgs 2019 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-222702 Middleton, Marc and Summerfielf, Dr Stephen editors SCHOOL OF THE PLATOON: FRENCH REGLEMENT OF 1791 (2) This is the second volume in this series (the first being School of the Soldier), being an English translation of the 1791 French infantry drill regulations (used throughout the Napoleonic Wars).

This second volume details company drill maneuvers, essential of course for re-enactors, but also a valuable understanding of how French infantry maneuvered and operated. The final volume will move up to battalion level drill.1 vol, 208 pgs 2020 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-219471 Middleton, Mark & Summerfield, Stephen editors SCHOOL OF THE SOLDIER: FRENCH REGLEMENT OF 1791 Volume 1 Facsimile of 1803 edition. Fully illustrated with black and white illustrations plus 16 color uniform plates. With this first volume, the project of reprinting the drill book that was used by the French Army throughout the Napoleonic Wars is off to a good start.

This edition was translated in 1803 by John Macdonald, and have re-worked the information to make it more accessible and useful (by combining the plates and text relevantly together). This is the first of the three parts of the original Reglement and covers the drill exercises taught to all new recruits. It is thus the basis of all company drill and maneuvers. There will follow the School of the Platoon and the School of the Battalion.1 vol, 164 pgs 2019 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-235761 Mikaberidze, Aexander and Paul Strietelmeier CONFRONTING NAPOLEON: Levin von Bennigsen's Memoir of the Campaign in Poland, 1806-1807: Volume I - Pultusk to Eylau Translated for the first time into English, this memoir by General Levin von Bennigsen offers unique insights into the epic confrontation between the French and Russians in Poland during the winter of 1806-1807, including the terrible carnage at Eylau.

Reveals the extent of command dissension at the Russian headquarters, discusses operational and logistical challenges confronting the Russian army, and underscores the heroism of the Russian soldiers. During a grueling campaign, Bennigsen evaded Napoleon's enveloping maneuvers during a five-day all-out pursuit that brought the two sides to the snow-covered fields of Eylau. Here over 140,000 French and Russian soldiers fought a terrible battle that claimed over 40,000 casualties and left thousands of dead and wounded littering the frozen slope.

A Hanoverian by birth, General Levin von Bennigsen spent 45 years in the Russian army earning a reputation as a capable officer. Includes 32 b/w illustrations and 7 maps.1 vol, 234 pgs 2023 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-199760 Mikaberidze, Alexander RUSSIAN EYEWITNESS ACCOUNTS of the Campaign of 1812 Only a handful of Russian memoirs (e.g. those of Alexey Yermolov, Nadezhda Durova, Denis Davydov, and Eduard Lowernstern) have been translated in English while dozens remain unknown outside Russia. This book seeks to fill this gap by providing, in English, previously unavailable memoirs of Russian participants.

Each chapter deals with an important episode of the 1812 campaign and featuring dozens of memoirs, letters and diaries. These documents show the other side of the proverbial coin, providing an unique insight on the Russian leadership, how and why decisions were made and what a common Russian soldier experienced as he slowly progressed towards victory.1 vol, 262 pgs 2012 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-204470 Mikaberidze, Alexander RUSSIAN EYEWITNESS ACCOUNTS of the CAMPAIGN of 1814 In the spring of 1814, enemy forces invaded France. This book brings together dozens of letters, diaries, and memoirs of Russian participants of the 1814 Campaign. Reading these documents we see what Russian officers and soldiers experienced during the final months of the campaign that started back in 1812 as well as their joy at winning the war over France. We follow them not only through the heat of the battle but also on delightful tours of Paris, which they describe as the pleasure and entertainment capital of the world.1 vol, 288 pgs 2013 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-204830 Mikaberidze, Alexander THE BURNING OF MOSCOW: Napoleon's Trial by Fire 1812 As soon as Napoleon and his Grand Army entered Moscow, on 14 September 1812, the capital erupted in flames that eventually engulfed and destroyed two thirds of the city. The fiery devastation had a profound effect on the Grand Army, but for thirty-five days Napoleon stayed, making increasingly desperate efforts to achieve peace with Russia.

Then, in October, almost surrounded by the Russians and with winter fast approaching, he abandoned the capital and embarked on the long, bitter retreat that destroyed his army. The month-long stay in Moscow was a pivotal moment in the war of 1812 - the moment when the initiative swung towards the Tsar's armies and spelled doom for the invading Grand Army - yet it has rarely been studied in the same depth as the other key events of the campaign.

Alexander Mikaberidze, in this third volume of his in-depth reassessment of the war between the French and Russian empires, emphasizes the importance of the Moscow fire and shows how Russian intransigence sealed the fate of the French army.

He uses a vast array of French, German, Polish and Russian memoirs, letters and diaries as well as archival material in order to tell the dramatic story of the Moscow fire. Not only does he provide a comprehensive account of events, looking at them from both the French and Russian points of view, but he explores the Russians' motives for leaving, then burning their capital.

Using extensive eyewitness accounts, he paints a vivid picture of the harsh reality of life in the remains of the occupied city and describes military operations around Moscow at this turning point in the campaign.1 vol, 288 pgs 2014 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-208350 Mikaberidze, Alexander RUSSIAN EYEWITNESS ACCOUNTS OF THE CAMPAIGN OF 1807 After the crushing defeat of Prussia in 1806, Napoleon marched into Poland to forestall any Russian attempts to come to the aid of their ally. There then followed the bloody battle in a blizzard at Eylau on 8 February 1807, which decimated both armies. Operations resumed in the spring and on 14 June Napoleon wrecked the Russian field army at Friedland. Napoleon and Emperor Alexander met at Tiltsit to end the war, and French mastery of northwest Europe was confirmed.

This book brings together dozens of Russian letters, memoirs, and diaries, with authors ranging from the commander-in-chief (Benningsen) to NCOs. We see the brutal conditions of the winter campaign at first hand, and gain fresh insight into the infamous Treaty of Tiltsit and the diplomatic maneuvering that followed it. 1 vol, 288 pgs 2015 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-222910 Mikaberidze, Alexander THE NAPOLEONIC WARS: A Global History Comprehensive global history of the Napoleonic Wars across six continents and the entire period from 1792 to 1815. France struggled for dominance not only on the plains of Europe but also in the Americas, West and South Africa, Ottoman Empire, Iran, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Mediterranean Sea, and the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Discusses major political-military events around the world and situates geopolitical decision-making within its long- and short-term contexts. Includes 29 maps.

Moves away from the Eurocentric vision of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars to examine British expeditions to Argentina and South Africa, Franco-Russian maneuvering in the Ottoman Empire, rise of Mehmed Ali and the emergence of a powerful state in Egypt, rise of the US, and start of national-liberation movements against the Spanish Colonial Empire in South America.1 vol, 960 pgs 2018 US, OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
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1-234860 Mikhailovsky-Danilevsky, Alexander Ivanovich 1805: TSAR ALEXANDER'S FIRST WAR WITH NAPOLEON First published in 1844, uses original military and diplomatic documents and the testimonies of witnesses and participants to report on the first war between Tsar Alexander I and Napoleon in 1805.

Includes:
* The causes of hostilities; the situation in Europe in 1802. The French war with Britain. The death of the Duc d'Enghien. Austrian mobilization.
* Russian mobilization; The state of the armed forces of Russia. The state of the armed forces of Austria. Deployment of the Austrians into Bavaria. The state of the armed forces of France.
* Kutuzov's march to Austria; the entry into Austrian territory. Kutuzov's stay in Vienna. Departure for Braunau. Rumors of Austrian defeat.
* The Battle of Ulm; Napoleon's advance to the Middle Rhine and Main. Austrian dispositions. Napoleon's advance across the Danube. The initial failures of the Austrians. The investment and capitulation of Ulm.
* Kutuzov in Braunau; the arrival of Austrian and Russian troops. Kutuzov's encounter with Mack.
* The Tsar's diplomatic efforts; Emperor Alexander's journey abroad. Prussia's changing relationship with Napoleon. The Treaty of Potsdam. The Tsar's relations with Britain and Sweden.
* Kutuzov's retreat from Braunau to Krems; Napoleon's plans. Action at Lambach. Action at Amstetten.
* Battle of Krems; Mortier's advance. Miloradovich's operations. Dokhturov's outflanking movement. Mortier's withdrawal. Dokhturov's operations. The Battle of Durnstein. The Battle of Krems.
* Kutuzov's retreat from Krems; Napoleon's decision to cut off Kutuzov. The French at Vienna. Kutuzov's march from Braunau to Znaim. Bagration's march to Hollabrun. Action at Schongrabern.
* Operations in Tyrol and Italy; the French offensive. Battle of Caldiero. Archduke Charles' withdrawal from Italy. The situation of the Austrians in the Tyrol.
* The camp at Olmutz; Buxhoeveden's corps. The Olmutz position. The Austrians assume command of the coalition army.
* The coalition offensive; the action at Wischau. Maneuvers by the allies. Napoleon's operations.
* Deployments for the Battle of Austerlitz.
* The Battle of Austerlitz; Napoleon's dispositions. Initial operations by Dokhturov, Langeron and Przhibyshevsky. The defeat of the coalition centre. Kamensky's battle. The exploits of Prince Volkonsky. The actions of the coalition cavalry. The defeat of the Russian Guard. Bagration's operations. The defeat of Langeron and Przhibyshevsky. Dokhturov's exploits. The coalition withdrawal.
* Aftermath of Austerlitz; casualties of the coalition and French armies.
* The withdrawal to Hungary. Concentration of the Russians at Czeitsch. The arrival of Essen's corps. The truce. The Emperor's return to Russia. The Peace of Pressburg. Napoleon's return to Paris. The march of the Russians through Hungary and Galicia.
* The Russian expedition to Hanover; the composition of Tolstoy's corps and the fleet. Tolstoy's advance from Pomerania to the Weser. The arrival of the British and Swedes. The return of Bennigsen and Tolstoy to Russia.
* The Russian expedition to Naples; General Lacy's departure to Naples. The situation in Naples. The Russians and British arrive. The coalition offensive. The return of the Russians to Corfu and Russia.1 vol, 140 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-236540 Mikhailovsky-Danilevsky, Alexander Ivanovich 1806-1807: TSAR ALEXANDER'S SECOND WAR WITH NAPOLEON The Russian official history of the second war between Emperor Alexander and Napoleon, in 1806 and 1807, using original military and diplomatic documents and the testimonies of witnesses and participants from the war.

First published in 1846, the history considers the reasons for the war undertaken by Emperor Alexander in alliance with Prussia, the disaster that befell Prussia at Jena and Auerstedt, and Alexander's mobilization when, after the destruction of the Prussians, Napoleon moved to the borders of Russia.

Following Napoleon's crossing to the right bank of the Vistula, the narrative describes the subsequent Russian military operations against Napoleon in both the winter and spring campaigns. The winter campaign culminated with the Battle of Eylau, with consideration to the exhaustion of the fighting armies, frosts, impassable roads, and political factors that stopped the bloodshed in the main theater of war until May.

The narrative then considers the inactivity of the armies, and exhaustion of all possible resources in anticipation of the spring campaign, before concluding with Napoleon's repulse at Heilsberg, the Russian defeat at Freidland, retreat to the right bank of the Neman, and peace at Tilsit.1 vol, 232 pgs 2023 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-50150 Miot, M.J. FRENCH EXPEDITION TO EGYPT, THE Memoirs of Jacques Miot(commissary of war) servicein the Egyptian/Syrian expedition, seven maps.1 vol, 168 pgs 1997 UK, WORLEY PUBLICATIONS
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1-208290 Mirante, Rand MEDUSA'S HEAD: The Rise and Survival of Joseph Fouche, Inventor of the Modern Police State Hardcover version.

Minister of Police Joseph Fouche was universally distrusted, feared, and hated in his time, but was nevertheless considered indispensable. This biography recounts the chameleonic and astonishing career of Napoleon's security chief, who created the modern police state and wielded immense power that threatened the other main organs of government.

Fouche was one of the most important, fascinating, and controversial figures of the French Revolution, the First Empire, and the Bourbon Restoration. His roles included a priest-in-training who became a radical Jacobin and de-Christianizer; a regicide who cast a dramatic swing vote for Louis XVI's immediate execution; the grim and remorseless 'Butcher of Lyon' mastermind of the conspiracy that sent Robespierre to the guillotine; and the head of Napoleon's police - privy to everyone's secrets, shaping the media, deploying 10,000 informants in Paris alone, and securing funding from the Empire's casinos and brothels.

He was also the enabler of Napoleon's 1799 coup and subsequent repeated betrayer of the Emperor; acting president after Waterloo and traitor to France; Louis XVIII's Minister of Police, in spite of his responsibility for the death of the King's brother; and finally a wealthy but disgraced exile who met an unusual end in Trieste on the Adriatic.1 vol, 300 pgs 2014 US, ARCHWAY PUBLISHING
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2-208290 Mirante, Rand MEDUSA'S HEAD: The Rise and Survival of Joseph Fouche, Inventor of the Modern Police State Softcover version.

Minister of Police Joseph Fouche was universally distrusted, feared, and hated in his time, but was nevertheless considered indispensable. This biography recounts the chameleonic and astonishing career of Napoleon's security chief, who created the modern police state and wielded immense power that threatened the other main organs of government.

Fouche was one of the most important, fascinating, and controversial figures of the French Revolution, the First Empire, and the Bourbon Restoration. His roles included a priest-in-training who became a radical Jacobin and de-Christianizer; a regicide who cast a dramatic swing vote for Louis XVI's immediate execution; the grim and remorseless 'Butcher of Lyon' mastermind of the conspiracy that sent Robespierre to the guillotine; and the head of Napoleon's police - privy to everyone's secrets, shaping the media, deploying 10,000 informants in Paris alone, and securing funding from the Empire's casinos and brothels.

He was also the enabler of Napoleon's 1799 coup and subsequent repeated betrayer of the Emperor; acting president after Waterloo and traitor to France; Louis XVIII's Minister of Police, in spite of his responsibility for the death of the King's brother; and finally a wealthy but disgraced exile who met an unusual end in Trieste on the Adriatic.1 vol, 300 pgs 2014 US, ARCHWAY PUBLISHING
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1-COM1175 Moeller, Christopher NAPOLEON'S EAGLES 2: Hundred Days Wargame of the final four battles of the Napoleonic age: Quatre Bras and Ligny (June 16, 1815), and Waterloo and Wavre (June 18, 1815). Two campaign games allow the battles of the 16th and 18th to be played together, as well as a grand campaign that combines all four battles.

While there are multiple scenarios presented in the game, each with its own special rules and conditions for victory, most battles are won by inflicting nine demoralizations on an opponent's army, before they do the same to you. Combat is a back and forth affair, using specially designed decks of playing cards. Combat units, featuring glorious period artwork, represent infantry and cavalry formations, massed artillery formations, and those leaders operating at the highest levels (Wing and Army command).

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* Complexity: 5 out of 10
* Solitaire Suitability: High
* Time Scale: Abstract (one full day of battle is 6 turns)
* Unit Scale: Infantry and Cavalry Corps
* Players: Two
* Playing Time: 30 to 90 minutes; 4 hours for large campaign
* Components: 225 Poker-sized cards which include 89 Unit Cards, 32 Terrain and Info Cards, and 104 Playing Cards; Two Player Aid Cards; Three Scenario Set-up Cards; One Rules and Scenario Book; and 1 Box and Lid set.1 vol, 1 pgs 2023 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-73990 Molieres, Colonel Michel & Natalia Griffon DICTIONNAIRE DES BRAVE DE NAPOLEON 6.5x9.5, covers the actions & accomplishments of the soldiers and officers of the French Army from 1792-1815.2 vol, 1152 pgs 2004 PARIS, LE LIVER CHEZ VOUS
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1-71710 Molieres, Michel LA CAMPAGNE DE 1809 8.5x12, 100+ color & b/w illust, (17) color maps, details the movement from April 20th to 23rd for Abensnberg-Landshut-Eckmuhl-Ratisbonne.1 vol, 300 pgs 2003 PARIS, LCV
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1-204610 Mollo, John FROM CORUNNA TO WATERLOO: With the Hussars 1808 to 1815 Describes the conception, gestation, birth, and adolescence of the first British Regiments of Hussars -- the byproducts of the Prince Regent's passion for military finery and dandyism -- leading on to their full maturity in the grim realities of war in the Iberian Peninsula between 1808 and 1814, first under Moore and then under Wellington, in two widely different campaigns.

Based on contemporary letters, diaries, and reports, Mollo takes the reader into the heart of the Hussar Brigade in peace and war, depicting its many colorful characters with a sure hand and describing every facet of day-to-day life, in barracks and on the battlefield. 1 vol, 256 pgs 2014 UK, Pen and Sword
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1-47060 Mollo, John PRINCE'S DOLLS, THE:Hussars 1739-1815 The scandals, skirmishes and splendors; examines the lives of the Hussars, their recruitment, training and administration.1 vol, 272 pgs 1997 LONDON, LEO COOPER BOOKS
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1-220290 Mongin, Jean Rivoli: 1796-1797 Du Pont d'Arcole a la Bataille de Rivoli The French Directory, in 1796, decided to hit the Austro-Hungarian Empire at the heart. Two armies in Germany failed while the small army of Italy, under the orders of Bonaparte, in a dazzling and brilliant campaign rolled the Austrians. In less than 12 months, it destroyed four Austrian armies, grabbed a part of Piedmont, founded two republics, conquered northern Italy, and on October 7, 1797, signed the Treaty of Campo Formio with Austria. Napoleon Bonaparte accessed to glory.

This book reveals the aspects of the last months of the campaign. The first chapters include narratives of battles and maneuvers, plus tactics that brought wins with the strategic importance of the vision of Bonaparte. The second part addresses the technical components and uniforms of the units on both sides. The third deals with the cultural, economic, and political dimensions of the first victorious campaign of Bonaparte.1 vol, 160 pgs 2019 FRANCE, HEIMDAL
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1-226030 Mongin, Jean Marie LES ITALIENS DE L'EMPEREUR: Les Arm?es de la P?ninsule Italienne 1800-1815 This army of the Kingdom of Italy started during Bonaparte's first campaign with the creation of the Lombard and Cisalpine Legions. This army especially featured a greater number of enrolled troops, instead of volunteers. The Italian Royal Guard, from the beginning of the century, was the hub around which the Army of the Kingdom of Italy was formed. It took part in the great campaigns of the Empire. The transalpine uniforms often recalled those worn by their French brothers-in-arms. The Army of the Kingdom of Naples (from 1806 to 1815, commanded in succession by Joseph Bonaparte then Joachim Murat) inherited a tradition forged by the Bourbons. The Neapolitan Army, large but unreliable, was entrusted with defending the south of Italy with the French, against the Bourbons and the English; this did not prevent it from being mobilized alongside the French army in Spain or in divisions within the Grande Armee during the Russian Campaign.1 vol, 160 pgs 2020 FRANCE, HEIMDAL
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1-226040 Mongin, Jean Marie LES SUISSES AU SERVICE DE LA FRANCE: 1715-1820 Very early on, Switzerland set up a real mercenary business. By capitulations each canton could recruit military units on behalf of a neighbouring state with their own officers and rules. The French Revolution encountered the loyalty of the Swiss in the service of the King of France. The infamous massacre of the Swiss Guard on 10 August 1792 in the Tuileries was the bloodiest. After that the Swiss regiments in the infantry of the Line were disbanded. France, reorganised Europe between 1793 and 1813, and transformed Switzerland which supplied, not always in the best conditions, its neighbour with troops of great worth to the Revolution and to the Empire. This book deals with the Swiss troops which served the Monarchy, the Republic, the Consulate, and the Empire and the Second Empire.1 vol, 80 pgs 2020 FRANCE, HEIMDAL
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1-229201 Mongin, Jean Marie L'INFANTERIE DE LIGNE V1: 1776-1820 For Napoleon, 'the infantry is the soul of the army' it effectively brings together most of the combatants present under the flags. Apart from the special case of the Imperial Guard, the French infantry was divided into two broad categories: line infantry and light infantry. The first forms the big battalion of this fighting mass. The 120 images and accompanying descriptions present the soldiers of the Line infantry from the infantry of Louis XVI to those of Charles X without forgetting, of course, the infantry of the Revolution, and the Emperor's grumblers. 1 vol, 160 pgs 2021 FRANCE, HEIMADL
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1-229202 Mongin, Jean Marie L'INFANTERIE DE LIGNE V2: 1814-1830 The Line Infantry suffered all the shocks of the last years of the Empire, from the French campaign to Waterloo, before radically changing its face in 1815, during the Second Restoration.?1 vol, 160 pgs 2021 FRANCE, HEIMADL
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1-48290 Monick, S. editor DOUGLAS' TALE OF THE PENINSULA The memoirs of Sgt John Douglas, The Royal Scots,he was present at Walcheren, the Peninsular and gives a vividly describes Quatre Bras/Waterloo, never before published, a must for Napoleonic Wars1 vol, 256 pgs 1997 LONDON, LEO COOPER BOOKS
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1-194670 Moon, Joshua Wellington's Two-Front War: The Peninsular Campaigns, at Home and Abroad, 1808-1814 The book chronicles Wellington's battle with Napoleon abroad and the British bureaucracy at home during the 1808-14 campaigns in the Iberian Peninsula.

Moon argues that the military's outdated promotion system, political maneuvering, and bureaucratic inertia - all subject to public opinion and a hostile press - thwarted Wellington's efforts, almost costing him the victory. Drawing on archival sources in the United Kingdom and at the United States Military Academy, Moon goes well beyond detailing military operations to delve into the larger effects of domestic policies, bureaucracy, and coalition building on strategy.

The book demonstrates the Iberian campaign was won only through the strategic vision and relentless determination of Wellington. Moon's multifaceted examination of the commander and his frustrations offers valuable insight into the complexities of fighting faraway battles under the scrutiny at home of government agencies and the press - issues still relevant today.
1 vol, 272 pgs 2011
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1-41700 Moorsom, M.S. HISTORY OF THE 52ND REGIMENT, 1755-1816 Primary source of the 52nd's military achievements in the Peninsula & Waterloo Campaigns, eighteen double page battle plans.1 vol, 267 pgs 1996 UK, WORLEY PUBLICATIONS
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1-215840 Morawski, Ryszard & Nieuwazny, Andrzej ARMY OF THE DUCHY OF WARSAW: Generals, Aides-de-camp, Staffs Vol. 4 The fourth book of The Army of the Duchy of Warsaw series offers a new, comprehensive perspective on the commanders of the army of the Duchy of Warsaw, based on previously unused domestic and foreign archival records.

This book analyses topics such as changes in the structure of commanding the army, officials of the Duchy connected with the military, and the health service and chaplains offering pastoral care to the troops. The text contains organization charts of the supreme military offices and of infantry and cavalry regiments. A separate chapter was dedicated to the orders of the era, only partly familiar to those interested in the issue. Apart from popular orders, such as the Virtuti Militari and the Legion of Honour, this covers 10 other orders worn on their uniforms by Polish generals and aides-de-camp.

The two tables provide information on nominations to particular ranks and on the distinctions conferred on the generals of the Duchy and on Polish higher officers serving in foreign armies (in French and Italian pay).

Illustrations depict Prince Jozef Poniatowski and 28 other generals in various uniforms, worn at that time by high-ranking officers of the Duchy of Warsaw. Other charts show officers, aides-de-camps, and officials employed in the staff and in the Ministry of War. Eight detailed charts offer an insight into the separate parts of the uniforms and accessories. Over a dozen other detailed tables are related to orders and medical equipment.1 vol, 328 pgs 2017 POLAND, KARABELA
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1-190980 Morawski, Ryszard & Paczuski, Adam ARMY OF THE GRAND DUCHY OF WARSAW:Uhlans, Guard et 13x10, 200+ full color plates, b/w plates, detail of uniforms, equipment, units. Text in Polish with English summaries & captions. Covers the Uhlans, Guard, Gendarmerie and Noble Levy.2 vol, 592 pgs 2009 POLAND, KARABELA PUBS
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1-89363 Morawski, Ryszard and Dusiewicz, Andrzej POLISH ARMY UNDER NAPOLEON: Polish Legions in Italy -- Danube Legion, Polish-Italian Legion, and North Legion. Oversized at 9.5x13 inches, the book includes 116 full color/full page illustrations. Polish text, but English captions and summary. Also includes three maps that show the areas where Polish soldiers entered into combat: Italian Peninsula, Danube area and Santo Domingo.

Color plates painted by Ryszard Morawski illustrate the uniforms and the equipment of the Legion's infantry, cavalry, and artillery. Morawski used in his work two previously unknown iconographic sources from a private collection in Italy and from the New York Library. Each color plate is captioned in Polish, French, English and Italian. The final section of the book contains additionally the bibliography, alphabetical index of names, and extensive summaries in French, English, and Italian.

This is the last volume of the series dedicated to the Polish formations financed by the French and presents the history of the Polish Legions that fought in Italy under the command of General Henryk Dabrowski. Earlier volumes covered the Vistula Legion and the Polish units in the Napoleon's Guard.1 vol, 360 pgs 2010 POLAND, KARABELA PUBS
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1-212300 Morewood, John WATERLOO GENERAL: The Life, Letters and Mysterious Death of Major General Sir William Ponsonby 1772 - 1815 At the Battle of Waterloo Sir William Ponsonby, a man who the Duke of Wellington stated had 'rendered very brilliant and important services and was an ornament to his profession', was killed by French lancers after leading the Union Brigade (the three Dragoon Regiments of the Royals, Iniskillings, and Scots Greys) in a charge that wrecked a French advance that threatened Wellington with defeat. Sir William was a career soldier who had led his regiment in the decisive charge at the Battle of Salamanca and served with great distinction during the Peninsular War. Yet historians have blamed him because the charge at Waterloo got out of hand. Includes 30 illustrations.

Uses family sources, including Sir William's letters, as well as French and German accounts, to restore his reputation and, by shedding new light on the battle, establishes what really happen to him on that fatal afternoon. It is also a biography of a man whose bravery and professionalism distinguished him as one of the outstanding cavalry commanders of the age.1 vol, 280 pgs 2016 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-234780 Mugnal, Bruni THE OTTOMAN ARMY OF THE NAPOLEONIC WARS 1784-1815: A Struggle for Survival from Egypt to the Balkans Examines the changes and development of the Ottoman army from its campaigns against the Bedouin in Iraq in the 1780s until the Serbian uprisings in 1804-13 and 1815. It also includes a detailed description of the dress and equipment of the Ottoman soldiers of this period.

The Ottoman Empire was only marginally affected by the conflicts of the Napoleonic era; however, the period between the 1780s and 1820s was very important for the history and institutions of the multicultural state. Scholars working on the Ottomans in the Balkans, Anatolia, Egypt, and Syria have reached something of a consensus about these years as a watershed for the Ottomans. It was a moment when reform became necessary not just as a palace experiment, but as a matter of life and death for the dynasty and empire alike.

Survival in the Ottoman dynastic context meant engaging in a series of multilateral negotiations, not only with foreign powers, but also with a host of new military, intellectual, and religious elite groups. These emerged precisely because of shrinking borders, mobile military forces, and refugee populations. The struggle for survival was central to the changing dynamics of Ottoman society, especially in a period when war was generally proving too costly in human and economic terms. The toll on local society was large, and also involved the territories of the empire which were not directly within the war zones.1 vol, 406 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-202921 Muilwijk, Erwin 1815 - FROM MOBILISATION TO WAR: The Netherlands Army During the Waterloo Campaign This history explores in detail the unique perspective from the Netherlands field army for the period of mid-March 1815 up to the outbreak of war on 15th June, when it faced the French Imperial Army for the first time at the village of Frasnes, close to Quatre Bras. This history draws almost exclusively from archival sources, and presents numerous hitherto-unpublished or unknown contemporary documents, to recreate the history of the Netherlands field army during the campaign of 1815.1 vol, 270 pgs 2013 NETHERLANDS, SOVEREIGN HOUSE BOOKS
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1-202922 Muilwijk, Erwin QUATRE BRAS: Perponcher's Gamble On this day of 16th June we will follow the various exploits of the Netherlands field army. The maneuvers of its three divisions in I Corps during the morning are followed closely, as these executed the various defense plans devised in the weeks prior to the outbreak of war for the safe concentration of the entire army of the Duke of Wellington.1 vol, 202 pgs 2013 NETHERLANDS, SOVEREIGN HOUSE BOOKS
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1-202923 Muilwijk, Erwin STANDING FIRM AT WATERLOO This volume deals with the specific role of the Netherlands field army on both days of 17th and 18th June, 1815. In great detail the endeavors, events and the hard fighting of its infantry, cavalry and artillery are described. All this is based on dozens of memoirs by veteran soldiers from Holland, Belgium and Nassau serving together in the Netherlands field army.

Their own words lavishly illustrate and enliven the text. The history presented in this volume adds to the knowledge on the 1815 campaign and the Battle of Waterloo, and shall change the perception on the Netherlands field army. Its men fought brave, showed courage and ultimately firmly stood their ground.

In various chapters this history amongst other shows the important role of Prince Frederik's army corps in the preconceived position south of Halle, while the troops at Waterloo were engaged in battle under the command of Wellington and the Prince of Orange. Sappers cleared the road behind the battlefield to ensure a steady flow of reserve ammunition from Brussels.

The infantry brigade of General van Bijlandt was already in cover behind the reverse slope, well before the French grand battery opened fire and Comte d'Erlon's army corps attacked the position. Throughout the entire battle the Nassau battalion commanded by Captain Busgen formed a vital part of the defense force of Hougoumont. The light cavalry of General Ghigny made several charges on the left wing, after the British cavalry regiments were thrown back in disorder. Colonel von Sachsen-Weimar's Nassau soldiers fought a skirmish battle for the farms of Papelotte and La Haye and the Smohain hamlet, that changed hands during the battle.

The exact circumstances how the Prince of Orange was wounded are presented. And finally the role of General Chasse and his troops is presented in the final stages of the battle, when the Garde Imperiale attacks. Chasse's men were not directly involved, but nonetheless immediately took part in the pursuit at the end of the battle.

In several sidebars this history also examines topics that could not be incorporated in the main narrative, but are nonetheless worthwhile to present. These include the death of General van Merlen, how a single lieutenant recaptured Charleroi on 19th June, who escorted the thousands of French prisoners to Brussels during the battle, whether or not Napoleon used the observatory tower, examples of surgery during the battle, and much more.1 vol, 240 pgs 2014 NETHERLANDS, SOVEREIGN HOUSE BOOKS
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2-51790 Muir, Rory TACTICS & THE EXPERIENCE OF BATTLE IN THE NAPOLEON The author had used many 'first hand' accounts to effects of morale, leadership & personal feelings influenced the 'command & control' of Napoleonic Battles, chpt notes, extensive biblio, index.1 vol, 352 pgs 2000 NEW HAVEN, YALE UNIVERSIT
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1-67530 Muir, Rory SALAMANCA, 1812 An examination in unprecedented detail of the this critical British victory, the author uses many unpublished or obscure sources. Includes 30 b/w illustrations and maps, bibliography, and index.1 vol, 304 pgs 2002 NEW HAVEN, YALE UNIV PRESS
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1-85830 Muir, Rory & McGuigan, Ron & Muir, Howie INSIDE WELLINGTO'S PENINSULAR ARMY 1808-1814 This book emphasizes that there was more to Wellington's generalship than just commanding on the battlefield; it is an important contribution the the subject and builds on Oman.1 vol, 336 pgs 2007 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-211930 Munford, W. AN HISTORICAL ACCOUNT OF THE CAMPAIGN IN THE NETHERLANDS, IN 1815.COMPRISING THE BATTLES OF LIGNY, QUATRE BRAS AND WATERLOO Quality hardback 2016 -- Facsimile of 1817 edition, 368 pages with color portrait of officers front, color title, two color maps (reduced from the large original), color battle scene (also reduced from the large original), and 25 color plates.

Mudford's account of Waterloo is one of the most famous and most sought-after. One of the great features of this account are the series of plates, which follow in sequence (the background of one being the foreground of the next) the journey to the battlefield. The field of battle itself is faithfully recorded immediately after the event, with the correct positioning of bodies and the actual damage to the buildings.1 vol, 368 pgs 2016 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-31900 Myatt, Frederick BRITISH SIEGES OF THE PENINSULAR WAR A look at how and why Wellington conducted sieges. Oversize 8.5x11 with many color and b/w illust, maps, index, biblio.1 vol, 200 pgs 1995 UK, SPELLMOUNT PUBLICAT'S
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1-10330 Nafziger, G.T., Wisoloski, M.T., and Tom Devoe POLES AND SAXONS OF THE NAPOLEONIC WARS A complete treatment of these key French Allies, including OOBs and 16 color plates.1 vol, 266 pgs 1991 CHICAGO, EMPERORS PRESS
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1-207770 Nafziger, George THE END OF EMPIRE: Napoleon's 1814 Campaign The End of Empire continues Nafziger's definitive military studies of the Napoleonic era beginning with the 1812 campaign and progressing through the 1813 campaign. Having suffered a massive reversal of fortunes in Russia Napoleon found himself confronted, in Germany, by the combined forces of Russia, Prussia, and Austria.

After the disaster of Leipzig Napoleon's German allies fell away and he was forced to fall back, beyond the borders of France. Offered a negotiated peace on the basis of a return to the pre-1792 borders, Napoleon chose to continue to fight, trusting in his star. He was, however, desperate for troops and short of horses and cash. Cornered and threatened by three armies invading from the north, northeast, and east, every chance to stop the Allies had to be taken and there was desperate battle after desperate battle.

Of all his campaigns, Napoleon's 1814 campaign was one of his most brilliant. Eventually, after several terrible defeats, the Allies refused to engage him in battle when he confronted them. Instead they pushed their other two armies forward, slowly driving him back as he rushed to block the advance of the other armies on Paris. This strategy proved successful and eventually Napoleon was obliged to abdicate when his marshals refused to fight further.

Includes a detailed text, specially commissioned maps, and the author's trademark extensive orders of battle.1 vol, 656 pgs 2015 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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2-35660 Nafziger, George NAPOLEON AT DRESDEN: The Battles of August 1813 New Edition. This is the second in a three-volume series on the 1813 campaign and the first significant study on the 1813 campaign since Petre. Unlike the other English works on the campaign, it was prepared using French archival and published sources, as well as German, Danish, and Russian published sources.

It discusses every battle and significant action in all parts of Germany -- including various sieges. Detailed color maps support the major battles and a large collection of orders of battle drawn from the French Archives, as well as period-published documents, support the discussion of the campaign, complemented by a large selection of images. Both images and maps are new to this edition of the work. Includes 100 illustrations and maps.1 vol, 252 pgs 2018 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-43020 Nafziger, George IMPERIAL BAYONETS: Tactics of the Napoleonic Battery, Battalion and Brigade as Found in Contemporary Regulations New edition, although essentially a reprint of the original edition. It is the definitive work on Napoleonic tactics and a must read for anyone wanting to understand the fundamentals of period tactics.

Imperial Bayonets examines the maneuvering systems of the French, Prussians, Russians, Austrians and British from 1792 to 1815. It studies infantry maneuvers and firepower, cavalry maneuvers, and artillery. Includes 132 illustrations, 94 tables, and 7 charts/graphs.

It provides not only a discussion of every major maneuver of the five major powers, i.e. from line to square, or column, but does time and motion studies of how long it would take to execute those maneuvers and compares them to the other nations. It covers infantry and cavalry maneuvers on this level. It performs an analysis of both musketry effectiveness and artillery effectiveness, providing curves that demonstrate the effectiveness of both. Also covers brigade maneuvers and army marches.1 vol, 296 pgs 2017 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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2-45360 Nafziger, George NAPOLEON AT LEIPZIG: The Battle of Nations 1813 An exhaustive study in the same vein as Lutzen & Bautzen and Napoleon At Dresden. Includes b/w illustrations and maps, bibliography, and index.1 vol, 432 pgs 2012 US, EMPEROR'S PRESS
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4-45360 Nafziger, George NAPOLEON AT LEIPZIG: The Battle of the Nations 1813 Leipzig dashed the dreams of a French Empire when the armies of Prussia, Russia, Austria and Sweden converged on Napoleon and his Grande Armee. It was the greatest battle of the Napoleonic Wars, and so decisive it would be called Battle of the Nations.

Smaller countries like Poland and Saxony seemed to be submerged in the titanic struggle and the battle shaped Europe for more than a century. Napoleon at Leipzig not only covers this pivotal battle, but also the maneuvers that led up to it and the retreat that followed. At Hanau, the Bavarians learned to their dismay the Napoleon was still the master of the battlefield.

The book includes the campaigns of Marshal Davout in the north, and the fate of the besieged French fortresses. From glittering field marshals to ragged Cossacks, in massive battles or small skirmishes, we see the dramatic campaign unfold. This edition includes a new set of images and newly-commissioned color maps. 1 vol, 432 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-26880 Napier, Lt. General Sir William ENGLISH BATTLES & SIEGES IN THE PENINSULAR Selection of extracts from the author's history of the Peninsular War, b/w illust, maps.1 vol, 469 pgs 1992 LONDON, R.J. LEACH COMP'Y
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1-191380 Nelson, Ivan F. The Irish Militia, 1793-1802:Ireland's Forgotten Story of the Irish militia in the first period of its existence, the French Revolution 1793-1802. Organization, weapons, leaders etc. B/w illust/maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 272 pgs 2007 IRELAND, FOUR COURTS PRES
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1-226770 Nester, William NAPOLEON AND THE ART OF LEADERSHIP: How a Flawed Genius Changed the History of Europe and the World If the art of leadership is about getting what one wants, then Napoleon was among history's greatest masters. He understood and asserted the dynamic relationship among military, economic, diplomatic, technological, cultural, psychological, and thus political power. War was the medium through which he was able to demonstrate his innate skills, leading his armies to victories across Europe.

He overthrew France's corrupt republican government in a coup then asserted near dictatorial powers. Those powers were then wielded with great dexterity in transforming France from feudalism to modernity with a new law code, canals, roads, ports, schools, factories, national bank, currency, and standard weights and measures. With those successes, he convinced the Senate to proclaim him France's emperor and even got the pope to preside over his coronation. He reorganized swaths of Europe into new states and placed his brothers and sisters on the thrones. A psychologically penetrating study of the man who had such a profound effect on the world around him that the entire era still bears his name.
1 vol, 552 pgs 2021 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-207160 Nichols, Aistair WELLINGTON'S SWITZERS: THE WATTEVILLE REGIMENT (1801-1816) - A SWISS REGIMENT OF THE BRITISH ARMY IN EGYPT, THE MEDITERRANEAN, SPAIN AND CANADA. Pioneering regimental study. The Watteville Regiment was formed in 1801 for the British Army. It began service in Egypt (1801) then in the Mediterranean where it particularly at Maida (1806). It was part of the garrison besieged in the Spanish city of Cadiz. Finally the regiment was sent across the Atlantic to defend Canada against the United States and saw action at Oswego and before being sent to the Niagara front. At Fort Erie, the action was marked by both controversy and individual fortitude. Includes 23 maps and 12 tables.1 vol, 302 pgs 2015 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-84840 Nichols, Alistair WELLINGTON'S MONGREL REGIMENT 1801-1814 History of the Chasseurs Britanniques, list of actions, service records, b/w illust/maps, several appendices, biblio, index.1 vol, 248 pgs 2006 UK, TEMPUS PUBLICATIONS
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1-79360 Noel, Colonel Jean-Nicolas trans Rosemary Brindle WITH NAPOLEON'S GUNS:Memoirs of 1st Empire Officer Written in 1850, Noel's memoirs cover 1795-1815 and detail many battles/campaigns, b/w maps/illust.1 vol, 1 pgs 2005 LONDON, GREENHILL BOOKS
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2-61750 North, Jonathan NAPOLEON OPTIONS, THE Ten of todays leading Napoleonic writers offeralternate senarios, from Egypt to Quatre Bras,from Paddy Griffith to John Elting, maps, biblio.1 vol, 222 pgs 2000 LONDON, GREENHILL BOOKS
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1-58720 North, Jonathan translator/editor IN THE LEGIONS OF NAPOLEON:Polish Officer Memoirs Heinrich von Brandt served from Spain in 1808 to Russia in 1813, b/w illust, index.1 vol, 304 pgs 1999 LONDON, GREENHILL BOOKS
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2-46960 O'Neil, Charles MILITARY ADVENTURES OF CHARLES O'NEIL Memoirs of an Irish Soldier who served from 1811 to 1815, eyewitness accounts of Barossa, Badajoz and Waterloo.1 vol, 272 pgs 1997 UK, SPELLMOUNT PUBLISHING
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1-29870 Ojala, Jeanne A. AUGUSTE DE COLBERT, 1793-1809 Study of the one of Napoleon's most capable young officers. He served from 1793 until his death in Spain. The author melds his private correspondence with other sources, maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 199 pgs 1979 SALT LAKE CITY, UNIV UTAH
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1-39410 Oman, Sir Charles HISTORY OF THE PENINSULAR WAR, A Classic work, belongs in any serious Peninsular library, maps, o/b's, index. Only one in stock. 7 vol, 5024 pgs 1995 LONDON, GREENHILL BOOKS
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3-39414 Oman, Sir Charles HISTORY OF THE PENINSULAR WAR:Vol #4 December 1810 - December 1811, Massena's Retreat to Tarragona, 16 maps, 5 illust.1 vol, 752 pgs 1996 LONDON, GREENHILL BOOKS
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3-39415 Oman, Sir Charles HISTORY OF THE PENINSULAR WAR:Vol #5 October 1811-August 1812, Valencia to Madrid, 14 maps, 5 illust1 vol, 634 pgs 1996 LONDON, GREENHILL BOOKS
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1-220160 Orme, E. HISTORIC, MILITARY, AND NAVAL ANECDOTES OF BRITAIN AND HER ALLIES Facsimile of the 1819 edition consists of 96 pages plus 40 superb color plates reproduced from the original hand-colored versions.

Orme's superb work tends to concentrate on Waterloo with a high proportion of the plates referring to incidents in the battle. It is one of those exquisite part works originally issued to subscribers with hand-painted plates. For this edition, we have amended the order of the plates to make more logical sense than the original. 1 vol, 136 pgs 2019 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-22120 Over, Keith FLAGS & STANDARDS OF THE NAPOLEONIC WARS 7.5x9, b/w line drawings and color plates.1 vol, 112 pgs 1976 NY, SKY BOOKS PRESS
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1-25270 Paget, Julian WELLINGTON'S PENINSULAR WAR:Battles & Battlefields Invaluable guide to all the major battlefields, a chapter on twenty-six of the major battle with a map, photos of the battlefield and o/b's, biblio,appendices, index.1 vol, 284 pgs 1996 LONDON, LEO COOPER
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1-14870 Palmer, Alan ENCYCLOPEDIA OF NAPOLEON'S EUROPE, AN This book contains brief articles on Napoleon, his campaigns, and family. Short articles on cities, states, religious issues, slavery, philosophy and much more.1 vol, 300 pgs 1998 LONDON, CONSTABLE & COMP
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1-25690 Palmer, Alan NAPOLEON IN RUSSIA Good overview, b/w illust, maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 318 pgs 1967 NY, SIMON & SCHUSTER
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1-14290 Parker, Harold T. THREE NAPOLEONIC BATTLES An account of Friedland, Aspern-Essling, and Waterloo.1 vol, 235 pgs 1983 DURHAM, DUKE UNIV PRESS
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1-52700 Parkinson, Roger FOX OF THE NORTH-The Life Of General Kutuzov Kutuzov was present at Austerlitz & Borodino, b/wmaps, illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 253 pgs 1976 NEW YORK, DAVID MCKAY CO.
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1-67440 Parquin, Charles SOUVENIRS DE GUERRE 1803-1814 8.5x12, (200) illust, (12) b/w plates, (8) double b/w plates, (12) colored plates, (5) double color plates by Myrbach, Dupray, Walker, Sergent, Roy, Parquin was a captain in the Imperial Guard.1 vol, 176 pgs 2001 PARIS, LE LIVRE CHEZ VOUS
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1-39280 Pattison, Lt. Frederick Hope PERSONAL RECOLLECTIONS OF THE WATERLOO CAMPAIGN Lively first hand account, written some fifty years later, several appendices.1 vol, 50 pgs 1992 UK, GOSLING PRESS
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1-67050 Pattison, Lt. Frederick Hope, edited by S. Monick HORROR RECOLLECTED IN TRANQUILTY Lively first hand account, written 50+ years afterthe event, the editor has added an extensiveintroduction, expanded footnotes and index.1 vol, 199 pgs 2001 UK, NAVAL & MILITARY PRES
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1-17970 Pelet, Jean Jacques edited by Donald D. Horward FRENCH CAMPAIGN IN PORTUGAL 1810-1811, THE The core of this volume is the eyewitness account by Pelet of the French Campaign in Portugal. B/w illust, appendix, biblio, index.1 vol, 570 pgs 1973 MINNEAPOLIS, UNIV OF MINN
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1-211640 Philip Haythornthwaite PICTON'S DIVISION AT WATERLOO An in-depth study of the 5th Division, commanded by Sir Thomas Picton, at Quatre Bras and at Waterloo. The 5th was one of the larger formations that made up the armies on that decisive battlefield.1 vol, 256 pgs 2016 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-69340 Pigeard editor LA CONFEDERATION DU RHIN Oversized at 9x12 inches with hundreds of full color illustrations.1 vol, 304 pgs 2002 PARIS, EDITIONS QUATUOR
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1-530826 Pigeard, Alain LES GEBERAUX DE NAPOELON:Tome 2 A study of the Uniforms from the Revolution-18151 vol, 80 pgs 2003 PARIS, LCV
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1-71290 Pocock, Tom TERROR BEFORE TRAFALGAR, THE Drawing on diaries, letters and newspapers theauthor tells a exciting tale of the period from1801-1805 and the British plans to thwart anyinvasion by Napoleon, illust/maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 256 pgs 2003 NY, W.W. NORTON
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1-200720 Popov, Andrei FIRST BATTLE OF POLOTSK On August 17, 1812, the first Russian infantry corps, led by Wittgenstein, attacked the French positions, forcing the French to withdraw. French reinforcements arrived and Oudinot delivered a counter-attack against the center. Oudinot was wounded, and command fell to Laurent St. Cyr

That night, the French and Russians kept their positions, but when the morning dawned, St. Cyr launched a major offensive, crushing the left flank and turning the center. Wittgenstein ordered a cavalry counter-attack that halted the French momentum and the Russians withdrew to the banks of the river Drissa.

This book combs Russian sources for accounts of the battle, shedding new light about French Russian operations before, during, and after the battle.1 vol, 173 pgs 2012 ITALY
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2-ATO2011 Prados, John BEYOND WATERLOO 2: New Expanded Deluxe Edition (Against the Odds) The original Beyond Waterloo in Against the Odds magazine's 2011 'Annual' came with a 22x34-inch full-color map, over 500 color die-cut counters, and a 42-page magazine, of which about 20 pages were rules, four were charts, and the rest historical articles. This new and revised version has new rules that incorporate errata plus adding explanations and other player notes. Charts are now on good-quality cardstock and includes an expansion map of another 1/2 mapsheet.

Beyond Waterloo begins with Napoleon entering Paris. Players are not locked into marching the Armee du Nord on Brussels, but instead may pursue any number of grand strategic paths often discussed but never gamed. The map includes France - all of France - plus parts of Belgium, Spain, Germany, Switzerland, and Italy. Designed by John Prados.1 vol, 60 pgs 2023 US, AGAINST THE ODDS
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1-ATO2011e Prados, John BEFORE WATERLOO: The 1814 Expansion Kit to the Revised Beyond Waterloo The 2012 Charles S. Roberts Award for Best Magazine Wargame gets an expansion called Before Waterloo. Gamers can explore the 1814 campaign in France that led to the first downfall of Napoleon. You must own the new edition of Beyond Waterloo to use this expansion. Contains:

* Map Extension: One full color 5.5x8.5-inch map with new territories
* Army Organization Display: One separate 17x22-inch sheet to track leader and troop assignments
* Counters: 280 full-color 1/2-inch die-cut pieces
* Upgraded Cards: 12 new Battle Tactic cards
* Game Charts: 1 separate cardstock sheet
* Extra Games: 8 Napoleonic Pocket Battle Games

NOTE: This expansion pack IS NOT A STANDALONE GAME. It requires you own the new edition of Beyond Waterloo (OMM number 2-ATO2011). The expansion is NOT compatible with the original 2011 game.1 vol, 60 pgs 2023 US, AGAINST THE ODDS
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1-235120 Prevost, Jean-Jacques THE EGYPTIAN CAMPAIGN 1798-1801: The Genesis of the Children of Mars Oversized at 9.5x13.5. Includes never before published illustrations by E. Leliepvre, P. Courcelle, L. Rousselot, and H. Boisselier. Preface by Jean Tulard. Text by Jean-Jacques Prevost, with the participation of Sophie Muffat, Vincent Bourgeot, Yves Martin, and Olivier Lapray. English text.1 vol, 196 pgs 2022 FRANCE, EPOPEES HISTOIRE
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1-191780 Rathbone, Julian WELLINGTON'S WAR-His Peninsular Dispaches The author has made a selection from Wellington's war dispatches and letters and, using his own skills as as accomplished thriller writer, added his own dramatic, explanatory narrative.1 vol, 352 pgs 1994 UK, MICHAEL JOSEPH LTD
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1-199090 Rawson, Andrew PENINSULAR WAR: A Battlefield Guide A new battlefield guide to the Peninsular War is long overdue. Modern development in Spain and Portugal has encroached on many of the battlefields, new research has questioned established interpretations of events, and there is a broader appreciation of the parts played by all the armies involved - the French on one side and the Spanish, Portuguese and British on the other.

Andrew Rawson, in this highly illustrated and practical guide, offers a wide-ranging, up-to-date and balanced account of this prolonged conflict, and he guides the reader and the visitor across the terrain over which the armies marched and fought. He reconstructs the major battles in graphic detail, and provides practical tours of the major battlefields and campaigns. Also included are sections examining the armies, the military organization and tactics of the time, and the role of the Spanish guerrillas. 1 vol, 352 pgs 2009 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-221630 Reid, Stuart WELLINGTON'S HISTORY OF THE PENINSULAR WAR: Battling Napoleon in Iberia 1808-1814 Though pressed many times to write about his battles and campaigns, the Duke of Wellington always replied that people should refer to his published dispatches, and he refused to add further to his official correspondence, famously remarking that: 'The history of a battle, is not unlike the history of a ball. Some individuals may recollect all the little events of which the great result is the battle won or lost, but no individual can recollect the order in which, or the exact moment at which, they occurred, which makes all the difference as to their value or importance.'

Yet Wellington did, in effect, write a history of the Peninsular War in the form of four lengthy memoranda, summarizing the conduct of the war in 1809, 1810, and 1811 respectively. These lengthy accounts demonstrate Wellington's unmatched appreciation of the nature of the war in Spain and Portugal, and relate to the operations of the French and Spanish forces as well as the Anglo-Portuguese army under his command.

Unlike personal diaries or journals written by individual soldiers, with their inevitably limited knowledge, Wellington was in an unparalleled position to provide a comprehensive overview of the war. Equally, the memoranda were written as the war unfolded, not tainted with the knowledge of hindsight, providing a unique contemporaneous commentary. Brought together with reports and key dispatches from the other years of the campaign, the result is the story of the Peninsular War told through the writings of the man who knew and understood the conflict in Iberia better than any other. These memoranda and dispatches have never been published before in a single connected narrative.1 vol, 320 pgs 2019 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-227520 Reid, Stuart EGYPT 1801: The End of Napoleon's Eastern Empire Covers the 1798 French expedition led by Bonaparte to seize Egypt and consolidate French influence in the Mediterranean, plus open up a direct route to Indian and provide an opportunity to destroy the East India Company and fatally weaken Great Britain.

Bonaparte returned to France to mount a coup which would eventually see him installed as Emperor of the French, but behind him he abandoned his army, which remained in control of Egypt, still posing a possible threat to the East India Company, until in 1801 a large but rather heterogeneous British Army led by Sir Ralph Abercrombie landed and in a series of hard-fought battles utterly defeated the French.

The first campaign medal awarded to British soldiers is reckoned to be that given to those men who fought at Waterloo in 1815, but a decade and a half earlier a group of regiments were awarded a unique badge -- a figure of a Sphinx -- to mark their service in Egypt in 1801.

It was a fitting distinction, for the successful campaign was a remarkable one, fought far from home by a British army which had so far not distinguished itself in battle against Revolutionary France, and one moreover which had the most profound consequences in the Napoleonic wars to come.1 vol, 248 pgs 2021 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-89551 Reid, Stuart WELLINGTON'S OFFICERS:volume 1 A-G A biographical dictionary of the field and staff officers of the British Army 1793-1815.1 vol, 316 pgs 2008 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-89552 Reid, Stuart WELLINGTON'S OFFICERS:Volume 2 H-Q A biographical dictionary of the field and staff officers of the British Army 1793-1815.1 vol, 316 pgs 2010 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-89553 Reid, Stuart WELLINGTON'S OFFICERS: Volume 3 - R to Z A biographical dictionary of the field and staff officers of the British Army 1793-1815 with last names starting with R to Z.1 vol, 316 pgs 2010 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-216501 Richter, Florian THE BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR 1805: Profile Models of Every Ship in Both Fleets In the first of a potential new series, this presents color profile models of every ship on both sides in this epic battle. In a change to previous paper soldier titles, these ships can be cut straight out of the book to create the British, French, and Spanish fleets.

Includes 24 pages of color artwork, including dozens of ships.1 vol, 48 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-14270 Riehn, Richard K. 1812:NAPOLEON'S RUSSIAN CAMPAIGN Good account, many appendix of troop counts, index.1 vol, 525 pgs 1993 NY, JOHN WHILEY AND SONS
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1-203870 Riley, Jonathon 1813: EMPIRE AT BAY: The Sixth Coalition and the Downfall of Napoleon 1813 was a critical year in the world war that ended with the downfall of Napoleon. In a series of major battles, the converging armies of the Sixth Coalition drove the French forces back. This was the year in which the balance of power tipped decisively against Napoleon's First Empire.

This book covers the operations in central Europe and Spain, where the allies broke French power, humbled Napoleon, and laid the foundations for the Congress of Vienna and the European settlement that endured for the next fifty years.

In particular, he focuses on the operation of the Sixth Coalition - Austria, Prussia, Russia, the United Kingdom, Portugal, Sweden, Spain, and the smaller German states. This was the prototype of all uneasy modern coalitions, with their troubled command relationships, disagreements on strategy and operations, and clashing political ambitions. At the same time, he reassesses the performance of Napoleon himself who was also an alliance commander, for his armies included not only Frenchmen but also Poles, Danes, Italians, Germans, and a host of other contingents.

In graphic detail he covers the 1813 campaigns, which have received less attention than those of 1812 and 1814/15 in spite of the fact that all the decisive moments came in 1813 - save for one: Waterloo. 1 vol, 256 pgs 2013 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-87990 Riley, Major General Jonathon NAPOLEON AS A GENERAL:Command from the Battlefield The author examines Napoleon as a strategist, as acoalition commander, his campaigns and on theBattlefield itself. B/w illust/maps, biblio. index1 vol, 288 pgs 2007 LONDON, HAMBLEDON
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1-63060 Robertson, Ian WELLINGTON AT WAR IN THE PENINSULA:1808-1814 The author is well versed regarding travel in both Spain and Portugal, the 'overview and guide' is quite useful to both the battlefield visitor and historian with plenty of maps/battle illust.1 vol, 352 pgs 2000 UK, LEO COOPER BOOKS
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1-70320 Robertson, Ian WELLINGTON INVADES FRANCE:1831-1814 Drawing on eyewitness accounts/official dispatches the author gives a detailed account Wellington's campaign in Southern France, the battles of Orthez Toulouse & Bayonne, b/w maps/illust, biblio, index1 vol, 288 pgs 2003 LONDON, GREENHILL BOOKS
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2-190410 Robinson, Mike BATTLE OF QUATRE BRAS 1815, THE Founded on a wealth of primary source material, this book is a unique account. This is the story of a battle that turned a campaign. Cracking good book. B/w illust/maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 400 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-202520 Rocco, Keith NAPOLEON'S FIRST ITALIAN CAMPAIGN: 1796-1797 The finest qualities of old world, 19th-century bookmaking resurface in the creation of this book. Full, leather binding with gilt stamping encases this oversize 14x10-inch volume. Marbled endpapers, silk ribbon page marker, and heavy, gilt edged archival pages.

Includes over 40 commissioned maps, 50 full-color Rocco paintings, artifact photos, numerous sketches, two appendices featuring over 40 primary uniform illustrations that served as sources for Keith Rocco's work.

Napoleon received command of the Army of Italy while serving under the French Revolutionary Government known as The Directory. Napoleon's appointment has long been impugned by various anti-Bonaparte historians as being the result of his courtship and marriage to Josephine rather than as an award of merit.

Phipps convincingly dismisses these myths largely by refuting the 'memoirs' of Director Paul Barras, an often used but scurrilous source. Napoleon's sudden rise can mostly be attributed to his resolve on October 5th, 1795, where, on duty in Paris, he led the suppression of an armed Royalist mob with the famous 'whiff of grapeshot,' directing artillery fire that clattered down the streets of Paris, bloodily repulsing the insurrection. Napoleon, in essence, had saved the Directory with his decisive response to the crisis. 1 vol, 272 pgs 2013 US, MILITARY HISTORY PRESS
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1-229070 Rocco, Keith and Dawson, Paul NAPOLEON'S LAST ARMY: Waterloo Contains 64 original paintings portraying many of the French Armee du Nord units at Waterloo, plus four large horizontal battle paintings on 2-page chapter title spreads. Also includes 150+ photographs of historical artifacts from the holdings of three museums and seven private collections. Large, oversize book (9 and 3/8 x 13 and 1/2-inch pages using fine high-grade, art-quality paper) is full color throughout. Includes illustrated Uniform Glossary in French and English and an index of units and officers that are portrayed in the paintings. 1 vol, 176 pgs 2021 US, LOMBARDY STUDIOS
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2-229070 Rocco, Keith and Dawson, Paul NAPOLEON'S LAST ARMY: Waterloo Contains 64 original paintings portraying many of the French Armee du Nord units at Waterloo, plus four large horizontal battle paintings on 2-page chapter title spreads. Also includes 150+ photographs of historical artifacts from the holdings of three museums and seven private collections. Large, oversize book (9 and 3/8 x 13 and 1/2-inch pages using fine high-grade, art-quality paper) is full color throughout. Includes illustrated Uniform Glossary in French and English and an index of units and officers that are portrayed in the paintings. 1 vol, 176 pgs 2021 US, LOMBARDY STUDIOS
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1-24350 Rogers, Colonel H.C.B. NAPOLEON'S ARMY B/w illust, maps, chapters on cavalry, infantry, artillery and support units, biblio, index.1 vol, 192 pgs 1974 LONDON, IAN ALLEN LTD
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2-24350 Rogers, Colonel H.C.B. NAPOLEON'S ARMY B/w illust, maps, chapters on cavalry, infantry, artillery and support units, biblio, index.1 vol, 192 pgs 1974 NY, HIPPOCRENE BOOKS
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1-666128 Rosas, Cardedeu GUERRA DE INDEPENDENCIA EN CATALUNA 1808-1809 Beyond the Bruch and the sites of Gerona, little importance has given historiography to the war of independence in Catalonia. However, the French emperor considered this region so important for his plans, that after the first failures of General Duhesme, he gave command to one of his most capable generals, Gouvion Saint-Cyr, who led one of the most successful campaigns to remember. While Napoleon Bonaparte barred the Spanish armies in the center of the peninsula, Saint-Cyr did the same for all Catalonia. First the Count de Caldagues, then the general Vives and finally the Swiss Reding succumbed to the operational capacity and the speed of decisions of its French counterpart.

After the defeat of Valls, in February 1809, and coinciding with the capitulation of Zaragoza, all the Spanish Northwest was more or less pacified except for Gerona, which would take just a year to fall as well. 1 vol, 120 pgs 2018 SPAIN, ALMENA
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1-207700 Rospond, Vincent ORPHAN EAGLES: Polish Armies of the Napoleonic Wars Orphan Eagles is the history of the Polish Legion and the Grand Duchy of Warsaw during the Napoleonic Wars. The history draws on Polish sources to give a history, organization, and uniforms of the Polish-Lithuanian Armies from 1797 to 1815 from the plains of Italy, to the Caribbean, to Moscow.1 vol, 150 pgs 2015 US, WINGED HUSSAR PUBLISHING
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2-16980 Rothenberg, Gunther E. ART OF WARFARE IN THE AGE OF NAPOLEON, THE Study of how battles were fought, b/w maps, plans, illust, appendix, biblio, index.1 vol, 280 pgs 1980 BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA UNIV
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1-LEG1502 Rouy, Didier Quatre Batailles en Espagne: Vive l'Empereur Series -Vol. VIII Peninsular War, 1808-1814 Vive l'Empereur Series is a simulation of the battles fought during the Napoleonic Era in Europe, between 1805 and 1815. The scale is the regiment, a good compromise between the brigade level (with no formations) and the detailed battalions. The scale is 250 m/hex and a turn is 30 minutes.
Vitoria, fought on June 21, 1813, was one of the most decisive battles of the Peninsular War. It was the last major battle between the allied British, Portuguese and Spanish forces and the French armies, and opened the way for the invasion of France. It opposed 60,000 French soldiers commanded by King Joseph to 80,000 allies superbly trained and equipped attacking on three sides. Looking like a one-sided battle, things are far from obvious for the Allies and many what-ifs make the situation very interesting.

Oca?a, fought on 19 November 1809 was a major Spanish defeat that ended any chance of success in the Spanish Junta's autumn campaign of 1809. The largest Spanish army under general Areizaga, more than 55,000 men, moved toward Madrid but allowed Marshal Soult and King Joseph to concentrate around 30,000 men. A brutal clash occurred at Oca?a, and a French cavalry movement on the flank rolled the Spanish line.

Salamanca, fought on 22 July 1812, was a turning point in 1812. The battle saw the Anglo-Portuguese army under the Duke of Wellington defeat Marshal Marmont's French forces among the hills around Arapiles, south of Salamanca. Both armies, 50,000 men each, have been marching and countermarching for days trying to outflank each other. Wellington eventually caught the French in an over-extended position and struck at the center. A very well balanced battle, where a better concentration gave the advantage to Wellington.

Sorauren is the last battle of the counteroffensive by Soult's reorganized army of Spain in July 1813. It was part of a series of engagements in late July 1813 called the Battle of the Pyrenees in which a combined British and Portuguese force under Sir Arthur Wellesley held off Marshal Soult's French forces attempting to relieve Pamplona. Attacking a thin red line in a very good defensive position, the French were eventually pushed back, but the battle could have turned very differently.1 vol, 1 pgs 2015 US, LEGION WARGAMES LLC
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1-LEG1902 Rouy, Didier TROIS BATAILLES EN ALLEMAGNE: Vive l'Empereur Series -Vol. IX The Vive l'Empereur Series offers a simulation of the battles fought during the Napoleonic Era in Europe between 1805 and 1815.

The scale is the regiment, 250 meters per hex, and 30-minute turns.

Scenarios: Jena (1806), Auerstadt (1806), and Siege of Danzig (1807).

Jena and Auerstadt offer 15 scenarios, including many what-if scenarios. Danzig simulates the siege of the great fortress between March and May 1807 and is played on two maps -- an operational map of the region of Danzig, using the regular Vive l'Empereur rules, and a siege map where the French player will build a siege network to get closer to the mighty walls to breach them.

Components: Five 22x34 inch maps, 560 counters, five play aids, 32-page rule book, and 24-page sceanrio rule book
1 vol, 1 pgs 2019 US, LEGION WARGAMES LLC
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1-LEG2003 Rouy, Didier LE BATAILLE DE HANAU 1813 Retreating from the loss at Leipzig, Napoleon found before him at Frankfurt not only an Austrian corps commanded by Fresnel and Klenau, but the Bavarian corps of General de Wrede, which had defected from the French Grand Armee. Wrede thought he faced only a straggling mob of French, but soon discovered he faced the Imperial Guard, commanded by the Emperor himself. Nonetheless, after a repulse from the fighting overnight and in the morning, Wrede tried again. This is when the game begins.

Components: One 22x34-inch map, 165 counters, three play aids, 40-page series rule book, 4-page game rule book, and booklet containing two scenarios.
1 vol, 1 pgs 2020 US, LEGION WARGAMES LLC
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1-COM1132 Rowland, Andrew Napoleon's Imperium, 1798-1815 Turn-based game of up to 18 turns (one turn equals one year) with a typical game being five to six turns. Approximately 80 to 100 battles will happen in that time. A Battle Point Game lasts 4 to 6 hours (variable turn length based on player agreement) while a Campaign Game can last up to 5 to 20 hours depending on the skills of the players. Victory occurs when one Alliance conquers the other by either achieving a Capital Victory (capturing key enemy territories) or a Battle Points Victory (based on favorable outcomes and achievements made during game play). The map is divided into land and sea territories with different economic values, Capital Cities, and Sea Ports.

Product Information: Scope: Napoleonic Grand Strategic; Complexity: 6 out of 10; Solitaire Suitability: 4 out of 10; Time Scale: 1 Turn = 1 Year; Map Scale: Global map centred on Europe and North Africa; Unit Scale: 10,000 men per Infantry unit, 2,000 men per Cavalry unit, 50 cannon per Artillery unit, and 5 ships of the line per Fleet unit; Players: 2-8 players; Playing Time: 4-6 hours for Battle Point Game, 6-15 hours for Campaign Game depending upon skill of players. Each year of play takes approximately 40 minutes to one hour to complete.

Components: Two paper maps of 22x34-inches each (Total map battlefield map size 34z44 inches); Two decks of 80 Battle Cards (160 cards); One deck of 80 Battle Point Cards; One Battle Point Card Replacement Board; Six sheets of 130 oversized counters each; Eight Player Aid Cards; One Battle Point Card; Weather Pad; Two Map Counter Placement Reference Cards; 40-page Rules Booklet; and Twenty Dice (10-sided red and blue).
1 vol, 1 pgs 2021 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-573806 Royen, Georges DESSINS NAPOLEONIENS:Volume 6 Vol Six in 'La Planches De La Belle Alliance' all-color plates1 vol, 56 pgs 2009 BELGIUM, TONDEUR EDITIONS
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2-59800 Rudorff, Raymond WAR TO THE DEATH: The Sieges of Saragossa 1808-09 Maps, b/w illust, biblio, index. A well writtenaccount of the Siege that cost over 50,000 lives.1 vol, 278 pgs 1974 LONDON, PURNELL BOOK SERV
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1-66675 Saez, Rube and Fernandez, Greve PUERTO RICO 1797 - La batalla por las Antillas This latest installment of 'Warriors and Battles' includes a multitude of color and black and white illustrations and maps.1 vol, 110 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-66681 Santiago, F. Vela OCANA 1809 - El desastre, trans la victoria de Bailen Battle of Ocana was fought on 19 November 1809 between French forces under Marshal Nicolas Jean de Dieu Soult and King Joseph Bonaparte and the Spanish army under Juan Carlos de Areizaga, which suffered its greatest single defeat in the Peninsular War. General Juan Carlos de Areizaga's Spanish army of 51,000 lost nearly 19,000 killed, wounded, prisoners and deserters, mostly due to the French use of their cavalry.1 vol, 110 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-666103 Santiago, Francisco TUDELA 1808: La Primera Derrota de los Vencedores de Bailen The Battle of Tudela (23 November 1808) saw an Imperial French army led by Marshal Jean Lannes attack a Spanish army under General Castanos. The battle resulted in the complete victory of the Imperial forces over their adversaries. The combat occurred near Tudela in Navarre, Spain during the Peninsular War.

Spanish casualties were estimated to be about 4,000 dead and 3,000 prisoners out of a total force of 33,000. The French and Poles lost no more than 600 dead and wounded out of a total of 30,000. This battle's name is one of those engraved on the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.1 vol, 110 pgs 2015 SPAIN, ALMENA
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1-666114 Santiago, Francisco DE TAMAMEN a ALBA de TORMES 1809 after a promising victory in Tamames, the 1809 campaign of Duke Park would end in a fatal misstep in Alba de Tormes.

A rejuvenated army of Galicia, Asturias, Leon, and Castile dealt a serious setback to the VI Corps of the French army, only to be beaten at Alba de Tormes. Eventually, the Army of the Left would recover, this time to shelter from the Portuguese border and Ciudad Rodrigo. 1 vol, 127 pgs 2016 SPAIN, ALMENA
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1-666118 Santiago, Francisco ALCANIZ, MARIA Y BELCHITE 1809 After a surprise victory at Alcaniz on May 23, 1809 by a Spanish Army commanded by Gen Joaquin Blake over a French Army commanded by Suchet, the follow-up battle at Belchite on June 15 proved a victory for the French. Includes the usual color illustrations and OOBs of the series.1 vol, 82 pgs 2017 SPAIN, ALMENA
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1-66693 Santiago, Francisco TOULOUSE 1814 Battle of Toulouse was one of the final battles of the Napoleonic Wars, four days after Napoleon's surrender of the French Empire to the nations of the Sixth Coalition. Having pushed the demoralized and disintegrating French Imperial armies out of Spain in a difficult campaign the previous autumn, the Allied British-Portuguese and Spanish army under the Marquess of Wellington pursued the war into southern France in the spring of 1814.

Toulouse, the regional capital, proved stoutly defended by Marshal Soult. One British and two Spanish divisions were badly mauled in bloody fighting on 10 April, with Allied losses exceeding French casualties by 1,400. As Wellington pulled back to reorganize his shattered units, Soult held the city for an additional day before orchestrating an escape from the town with his entire army.

Wellington's entry on the morning of 12 April was acclaimed by a great number of French Royalists, validating Soult's earlier fears of potential fifth column elements within the city. That afternoon, the official word of Napoleon's abdication and the end of the war reached Wellington. Soult agreed to an armistice on 17 April.1 vol, 110 pgs 2014 SPAIN, ALMENA
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1-66605 Santiago, Francisco Vela CAZADORES CABALLO ESPANOLES EN LA GUERRA DE INDEPE 'Osprey' type book with (16) color plates withseveral figures per plate.1 vol, 1 pgs 2001 MADRID, ALMENA EDICIONES
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1-666108 Santiago, Francisco Vela EL DESASTRE DE UCLES 1809 The January 13, 1809 battle of Ucles pitted a Spanish army lacking equipment, instruction, discipline, and, especially, morale against a French army that represented the polar opposite: veterans, disciplined, competent commanders, and determined soldiers.

This fateful battle closes the circle that began in Bailen on July 19, 1808, followed with 23 November in Tudela, and ultimately ended in Ucles. Afterwards, and for at least six months, the Central Army wandered like a lost soul to return to reorganize, and ultimately, lead to a revitalized Spanish force.1 vol, 80 pgs 2016 SPAIN, ALMENA
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1-44047 Saperson, C.A. and Lenton J.R. NAVY LISTS, V7:THE ROYAL NAVY 1803-1815 Extensive list of all classes of ships1 vol, 80 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-19670 Sapherson, C.A. EUROPEAN ARMIES, 1789-1803 Army lists for (50) countries, Anhalt to Wurzburg.1 vol, 52 pgs 1991 LEEDS, RAIDER BOOKS
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1-234630 Saravanamutta, Rohan A WARGAMER'S GUIDE TO THE BATTLE OF LEIPZIG 1813: The Battle of Nations Describes the strategic situation in central Europe in 1813 and offers an account of the historical battle with detailed orders of battle, scaled-down orders of battle for game purposes, maps of the historical events, stylized maps for laying out wargames tables, and instructions for each scenario and the mini-campaign. Design notes explain the rationale and historical background to the scenario instructions. Includes eight b/w illustrations, 33 color photos, nine maps, and 12 tables.

The scenario maps are set out on square grids for ease of setting up tabletop terrain. Any set of wargames rules for the period should be able to be used to play the scenarios. The key points for the game army lists are the number of units and their quality. There is a section that discusses the quality of the troops of the various nations involved.

A discussion of the historical battle raises questions about the decisions made by the actual commanders. These can be explored by the wargame commanders, for example by their allocation of forces to different sectors (within historical constraints), their deployment within those sectors, or timing their use of reserves.

Was Napoleon's defeat inevitable? Wargaming is a form of counter-factual history, and the guide includes a variation which may answer the question, 'What if Napoleon had recalled the Dresden garrison?' Napoleon had agreed with Marshall St. Cyr that it would be madness to leave his 50,000 men in Dresden rather than concentrate French forces for the decisive battle Napoleon was seeking. What if Napoleon had not changed his mind?

The battle took place over several days (14-19 October 1813 including the battle of Liebertwolkwitz), and divides into distinct phases and sectors. This guide helps wargamers refight the battle on a table top with model soldiers, either as one large battle (suitable as a club game), or a series of smaller battles covering the different sectors. The smaller battles can be played as individual games or linked together in a mini-campaign, the latter giving strategic dilemmas for each of the commanders to resolve.1 vol, 140 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-219020 Saunders, Tim THE SIEGES OF CUIDAD RODRIGO 1810 AND 1812: The Peninsular War The area astride the Spanish/Portuguese border between the respective fortresses of Ciudad Rodrigo and Almeida was the focus of the Peninsular War for much of the period from the autumn of 1809 through until 1812. Includes 200 black and white illustrations.

The fortress of Ciudad Rodrigo that dominated the country between the Rivers Agueda and Coa, was one of the 'Keys to Spain' for any army attacking either east or west across the frontier.With the defeat of the Fifth Coalition at Wagram in 1809, Napoleon was free to turn his attention to the rebellious Iberian Peninsula and the small British Army. Tasking a reluctant Marshal Massena to 'throw the leopard into sea,' preparations started for what proved to be a protracted and lackluster siege.

Marshal Ney, however, champed at the bit and wanted to press on with the invasion and despite an increasing tempo of outpost actions, such as the renowned affair at Barbra del Puerco, Napoleon in attempting to control events from Paris, insisted on an orderly siege. With the fall of Ciudad Rodrigo, Craufurd's Light Division remained covering the Army's frontage but after a superbly conducted withdrawal, Craufurd's judgment erred and he was force into a costly fighting withdrawal to the River Coa.

The British now fell back into Portugal but by Spring 1811 they were back and with Napoleon stripping troops from the Peninsular Wellington could prepare to invade Spain and besiege Ciudad Rodrigo. Preparations for the siege were almost complete in December 1811, when further troops were stripped from Marshal Marmont, an opportunity to presented itself for a lightening operation to take Ciudad Rodrigo in the 1812 siege, which was of very different character.1 vol, 280 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-223810 Saunders, Tim The Light Division in the Peninsular War, 1808-1811 Histories of the Light Division have tended to be incomplete, being based on memoirs of a few well known diarists, principally from the 95th Rifles. The authors of this book, the first volume of two, have sought memoirs from across the division, including the artillery, the King's German Hussars and others to complete a broader history of Wellington's elite division.

Light infantry was not new a concept in 1803, but at Shorncliffe Camp Sir John Moore developed a progressive ethos, set of tactics and training for the newly converted light infantry regiments. With the 95th Rifles they were melded into a brigade that was to form the basis of the incomparable Light Division.

From the outset of the Peninsular campaigns in 1808 they delivered results way beyond their scant numbers, but it was during the epic winter retreat to La Corunna that they showed their metal. Returning to the Peninsular months later, the irascible Brigadier Craufurd led the Light Brigade in terrible march to reach Wellington at Talavera; heavily laden and in the heat of summer.

Over the winter of 1809/10, Craufurd's battalions, now elevated to the status of a division, provided the army's outposts. This was work that Craufurd excelled in and actions abounded, including the Combat on the Coa, where the division fought hard to escape Marshal Ney's trap.

In 1810, with Wellington withdrawing to the Lines of Torres Vedra, the Light Division played a significant part in the battle of Busaco Ridge, while the following year they drove Marshal Massena's army back into Spain having fought almost daily actions en route.

This history of the Light Division is not simply a series of set piece battles but provides a wider picture of campaigning and what it was to be a light infantry soldier.
1 vol, 512 pgs 2020 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-225950 Saunders, Tim THE LIGHT DIVISION IN THE PENINSULA WAR: 1811-1814 By the middle of 1811, Brigadier General Robert Craufurd's Light Division was emerging as the elite of the Peninsular Army and Wellington was seeking opportunities to go over to the offensive, following the expulsion of Marshal Massena from Portugal. 30 black and white illustrations & 15 black and white maps

After a period of outpost duty for the Light Division on the familiar ground of the Spanish borders, Wellington seized 'the keys to Spain' in the epic sieges of Ciudad Rodrigo and Badajoz. Still reeling from the loss of General Craufurd, 'The Division' led the army against Marshal Marmont and after a protracted period of marching and counter marching, the French were finally brought to battle at Salamanca. As a result of King Joseph being driven out of Madrid, the French marshals united and in the autumn of 1812, the British were driven back to Ciudad Rodrigo in another gruelling retreat.

With news of Napoleon's disaster in Russia and with reinforcements from Britain, Wellington prepared his army to drive the French from the Peninsular. A lightening march across Spain to cut the Great Road found King Joseph and Marshal Jourdan at Vitoria and the resulting battle, in which the Light Division fought their way into the heart of the French position, was a triumph of arms for Wellington's light troops.

The pursuit into the Pyrenees, had a sting in the tail when Marshal Soult mounted counter offensives in an attempt to relieve San Sebastian and Pamplona. Having thrown the French back and with the Sixth Coalition intact, the Light Division fought their way through the mountains and into Napoleon's France.

With the allies closing in on all sides, the French fought on into 1814 and the Light Bobs had further fighting before the spoils of peace in a war-weary France could be enjoyed1 vol, 272 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-228640 Saunders, Tim MASSENA AT BAY 1811: The Lines of Torres Vedras to Funtes de Onoro The 1810 French invasion of Portugal, commanded by the veteran marshal Andre Massena, was halted at the Lines of Torres Vedras. Starting with Wellington's occupation of the Lines of Torres Vedras, the book covers Wellington's pursuit of Massena back to Spain. This was a time when the Peninsular Army was still being forged and Wellington was refining his own art of war. In addition, 1810-1811 was a period when the outcome of the struggle in Iberia was still far from certain, and Wellington could not maneuver with the same confidence in the outcome as he could in future years.

The series of combats fought at Pombal, Redhina, Foz da Arounce and Sabugal while Massena was at bay, though not categorised as 'general actions', were of the same scale and significance as those of 1808; Rolica and Vimiero. The general action at Funtes de Onoro was one of the most significant of Wellington's victories, but he confessed that 'If Bony had been here we would have been beat.'1 vol, 248 pgs 2021 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-229840 Saunders, Tim SALAMANCA CAMPAIGN 1812 After a gap of two years, the 1812 Salamanca Campaign saw Wellington taking the offensive in Spain against Marshal Marmont's Army of Portugal. Marching from the border fortress of Ciudad Rodrigo which fell to the Allies in January, neither commander was willing to take the risk of a general action without a clear tactical advantage. The result were stand-offs as Wellington offered battle on the San Christobal Heights, but once the small French-garrisoned forts left behind in Salamanca fell, Marmont withdrew to the Douro.

For over a week the two armies shared cooling waters of the river before Marmont 'humbugged' Wellington and fell on the Allied left flank at Castrejon. Wellington rushed to the aid of the Light and 4th divisions with the heavy cavalry. Over the following days Marmont dexterously maneuvered Wellington back towards Salamanca, with both armies within cannon shot still not risking battle.

When it seemed Wellington would have to march back to the safety of Portugal, Marmont finally made a mistake on the plains south of Salamanca on 22 July 1812, by allowing his army to become over extended. Wellington saw what was happening and after weeks of marching and counter marching, the battle the soldiers earnestly hoped for was on.

In the past it has been difficult to place the fighting on the ground in the center of the Salamanca battlefield, where 'vast clouds of smoke and dust that rolled along the basin' obscured vision even for those fighting. Modern geographical aids and archaeology supplement letters, diaries, and memoirs to reconcile the sequence of the battle with locations.
1 vol, 232 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-71810 Sayce, A. Michael PRUSSIAN EXPEDITONARY FORCE IN RUSSIA 1812, THE Detailed look at the Prussian Corps that joined the Grand Armee, uniform details, standards, o/b's campaign history, several appendices, notes.1 vol, 40 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-80780 Schneid, Frederick NAPOLEON'S CONQUEST OF EUROPE: Schneid increases his stature with this excellentbook on the War of the 3rd Coalition; he smoothlyintregrates policy formation, military operationsand diplomatic interactions; notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 220 pgs 2005 US, PRAGER PUBLISHING
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1-49440 Schom, Alan ONE HUNDRED DAYS:Napoleon's Road to Waterloo A lively narrative describe this detailed accountof the Napoleon's return from exile and his finaldefeat at Waterloo, illust, notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 398 pgs 1992 NEW YORK, ATHENEUM PUBS
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1-54210 Selby, John edotor RECOLLECTIONS OF SERGEANT MORRIS, THE The highlight of this memoir is the account of the Baltic campaign in 1813, maps.1 vol, 152 pgs 1998 UK, WINDRUSH PRESS
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1-235730 Shann, Steve LET'S FIGHT LEIPZIG: Wargame Scenarios Presents a dozen scenarios from the Battle of Leipzig, each with some background information, specially commissioned maps, and orders of battle as well as special rules where appropriate for each scenario. Minimal historical background puts the scenarios within the context of the battle.1 vol, 48 pgs 2023 UK, NATIONS IN ARMS PUBLICATIONS
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2-44590 Sherer, Moyle RECOLLECTIONS OF THE PENINSULA One of the acknowledged classic accounts of the Peninsula War written by an experienced officer of real literary talent, one of the most graphic account of Albuera and scenes of the battlefield.1 vol, 272 pgs 1996 UK, SPELLMOUNT PUBLICAT'S
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1-22750 Simmons, Ted translator MEMOIRS OF A POLISH LANCER The diary of Dezydery Chlapowski, excellent first-hand account of 1807-1813, b/w illust.1 vol, 158 pgs 1992 CHICAGO, EMPEROR'S PRESS
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2-22750 Simmons, Ted translator MEMOIRS OF A POLISH LANCER The diary of Dezydery Chlapowski, excellent first-hand account of 1807-1813, b/w illust.1 vol, 158 pgs 1992 CHICAGO, EMPEROR'S PRESS
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1-207750 Simms, Brendan THE LONGEST AFTERNOON: The 400 Men Who Decided the Battle of Waterloo An account of the 400 heroic Hanoverians fighting under the English flag who held the line at Waterloo.

Neither commander at Waterloo could have predicted that the battle would be decided by the Second Light Battalion, King's German Legion, which was given the deceptively simple task of defending the Haye Sainte farmhouse, a crucial crossroads on the way to Brussels.

The book recounts how these 400-odd riflemen beat back wave after wave of French infantry until finally forced to withdraw, but only after holding up Napoleon for so long that he lost the overall contest. Their actions alone decided the most influential battle in European history.

Drawing on previously untapped eye-witness reports for accurate and vivid details of the course of the battle, Simms captures the grand choreography and pervasive chaos of Waterloo: the advances and retreats, the death and the maiming, the heroism and the cowardice. He describes the gallant fighting spirit of the French infantrymen, who clambered over the bodies of their fallen comrades as they assaulted the heavily fortified farmhouse - and whose bravery was only surpassed by that of their opponents in the Second Light Battalion.

Motivated by opposition to Napoleonic tyranny, dynastic loyalty to the King of England, German patriotism, regimental camaraderie, personal bonds of friendship, and professional ethos, the battalion suffered terrible casualties and fought tirelessly for many long hours, but refused to capitulate or retreat until the evening, by which time the Prussians had arrived on the battlefield in large numbers.

In reorienting Waterloo around the Haye Sainte farmhouse, Simms gives us a riveting new account of the famous battle-an account that reveals, among other things, that Napoleon came much closer than is commonly thought to winning it. A heroic tale of 400 soldiers who changed the course of history, The Longest Afternoon will become an instant classic of military history.
1 vol, 208 pgs 2015 US, BASIC BOOKS
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1-193190 Sinclair, Joseph Soldier of the Seventy-First: From De La Plata to Waterloo 1806-1815 This remarkable memoir was first published in Edinburgh in 1819 and has withstood the test of time. One cannot improve on Sir Charles Oman's description of the book as: 'the work of a man of superior education, who had enlisted in a moment of pique and humiliation to avoid facing at home the consequences of his own conceit and folly. The author wrote from the ranks, yet was so different in education and mental equipment from his comrades that he does not take their vies and habits for granted'.

The reader receives the narrative of an intelligent observer, describing the behavior of his regiment as it traveled the globe. His account covers Whitelock's disastrous South American adventure in 1806, the Peninsular War, the Walcheren Expedition and the Battle of Waterloo. For the first time, Joseph Sinclair has been unmasked as the author of the memoir, thanks to new research work by Stuart Reid.1 vol, 160 pgs 2010 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-197920 Smith, Digby NAPOLEON'S GERMAN DIVISION IN SPAIN VOLUME ONE: NASSAU, BADEN, FRANKFURT & HESSEN-DARMSTADT TROOPS, THEIR REGIMENTAL HISTORY, UNIFORMS & ORGANISATION. Color uniform plates and maps. This is a ground-breaking study from Digby, highlighting a part of the Peninsular War that has received scant attention - the German units who fought in Napoleon's army. The book is a detailed study of their campaign service, fascinating because it concentrates on small engagements and skirmishes (great for wargamers!). The book is enhanced by original color maps, uniform, and flag details. Includes 16 absolutely superb color plates by Bob Marrion. 1 vol, 290 pgs 2010 UK, KEN TROTMAN
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1-197922 Smith, Digby NAPOLEON'S GERMAN DIVISION IN SPAIN VOLUME TWO: The Germans in Catalonia 1808-1813 18 color plates, over 50 b/w illustrations of uniforms, flags etc., 7 maps, 12 orders of battle, 6 tables. Available late 2013 or possibly early 2014.

This second volume of the woes of the Germans in Spain concentrates on those unfortunate enough to have been thrown into the mincing machine of Catalonia and, in particular, the worst-managed operations of the entire peninsular war: the French sieges of Girona. This city was to become the grave of almost the entire German contingent and many others besides.

Extracts from the diaries of participants in this grim fiasco give a totally chilling glimpse into the horrors of siege warfare. In contrast, reports of the operations of Spanish regiments, who acted together with Royal Naval support of the eastern coast of Spain open a window onto the world of highly mobile raids into the French lines of communication there, which helped tie down many thousands of French troops, who should have been conquering the remaining free areas of southern and eastern Spain.

Includes 11 color plates by Bob Marrion of uniforms, based on Ludwig Scharf's interpretations from on-the-spot sketches. 1 vol, 288 pgs 2013 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-197923 Smith, Digby NAPOLEON'S GERMAN DIVISION IN SPAIN VOLUME THREE: FRANKFURT INFANTRY REGIMENT AND DIVISION PRINCIERE AT DANZIG 11 maps, 21 orders of battle, 9 tables. 2020. Th1e Frankfurters were not part of the German Division in the sense of the tactical command structure of the forces fighting under French command in Spain. However, they were the only other German regiment fighting alongside the French and their history of trials, tribulations, deprivation, isolation and destruction completes the accounts of the members of that nation in Napoleon's service in the Iberian Peninsula. Battles involved include Talavera, Ocana, Vitoria, Bidassoa & Nive. This volume also includes The Frankfurt Infantry Regiment's service in the Russian campaign of 1812 and the Siege of Danzig. To compliment the history, this volume also includes uniform details.1 vol, 290 pgs 2020 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-197924 Smith, Digby NAPOLEON'S GERMAN DIVISION IN SPAIN - VOLUME 4: 2nd Nassau Regiment in Spain 1809-14 and in the Netherlands 1814-15 Includes illustrations, 15 maps, 16 orders of battle, and 11 tables. This volume is based upon two earlier German regimental histories never before translated. They cover the many mostly small engagements that involved the regiments in the Peninsula from 1809 to the closing campaign in 1813. The volume then completes their service by an account of the battle of Waterloo.1 vol, 238 pgs 2021 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-202120 Smith, Digby NAPOLEON AGAINST RUSSIA: Concise History of 1812 In June 1812 500,000 men of Napoleon's army invaded Russia. Six months later barely 20,000 returned. The disastrous advance to Moscow and the subsequent retreat irreparably damaged Napoleon's military power and prestige and resulted one of the most celebrated catastrophes of in all military history.

Digby Smith's new account of the grim events of 1812 is based on the diaries and letters of soldiers who survived, many of which have not been published in English before. They describe the deadly effect of Napoleon's faulty decisions on the lives of his men, to say nothing of the innumerable Russian military and civilian casualties his campaign caused.1 vol, 256 pgs 2005 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-212710 Smith, Digby MAJOR VON WERDER AND HIS ULANS: Prussian War Heroes of the 1812 Campaign Digby's translation of this memoir. It concerns the two Prussian cavalry regiments taken from X Corps and transferred into II Cavalry Corps (Montbrun) for the 1812 campaign. There they served throughout the campaign with the main body of troops, experiencing Smolensk, Borodino, the occupation of Moscow and the retreat. Karl Von Werder did manage to bring back to Breslau one sixth of his Uhlan regiment, which was no mean feat. Includes eight maps.1 vol, 160 pgs 2016 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-214100 Smith, Digby THE FRENCH & PRUSSIAN ARMIES AT WAR: 1805-1806 This volume exposes the abysmal performance of the Prussians that culminated in the twin defeats of Jena and Auerstedt on 14 October 1806 triggered one of the most comprehensively catastrophic military defeats of an entire army in western military history. The composition of the French army of 1806 is included, so that the reader may make a comparison between the two organizations. Includes 16 full color maps and plates.1 vol, 208 pgs 2017 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-216200 Smith, Digby NAPOLEON'S SWISS IN THE RUSSIAN CAMPAIGN OF 1812 Includes 10 maps and 6 tables. Following Digby's two volumes on Napoleon's German Division in the Peninsular War, we are delighted to add this present volume. Digby has thoroughly researched the bi-lingual source material to provide a thorough study of the contribution of the Swiss and in particular their contribution to the Battle of Polotsk.1 vol, 264 pgs 2018 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-230990 Smith, Digby GERMAN STATES AGAINST NAPOLEON: Brunswickers, Russo-German Legion, and Saxon Duchies (1796-1815) Includes 32 maps, 17 OOBs, and 16 tables, plus chapters by Stephen Summerfield with details of uniforms and flags with black and white illustrations. This volume covers minor German states that fought against the French (1796-1815) based upon three regimental histories. In 1809, the Black Brunswickers made their valiant march to the North Sea after the defeat of Austria. They fought in Spain (1810-14) and at Quatre Bras and Waterloo. The Russo-German Legion was formed by the Russians from mainly German Volunteers in 1812 before it transferred to British pay. The rifle armed Saxe-Weimar Scharpschutzen Battalion fought with the Prussians at Auerstedt in 1806. In 1807, the contingent formed the III/4th Rheinbund Saxon Duchies Regiment that fought in the Tyrol (1809), the Peninsular War (1810-11), near Vilnius in 1812 and the defense of Danzig (1813). The captured Thuringian Battalion fought against Napoleon at Leipzig (1813).1 vol, 288 pgs 2022 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-84950 Smith, Digby UNIFORMS OF THE NAPOLEONIC WARS: An Illustrated Encyclopedia Oversized at 8.5x11 inches. Contains 550+ color illustrations, maps, and uniform details on all the major forces and many of the minor countries.1 vol, 256 pgs 2006 US, LORENZ BOOKS
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1-14070 Smith, Digby (aka Von Pivka, Otto) NAVIES OF THE NAPOLEONIC ERA The period of turmoil that preceded and marked the Napoleonic era caused an expansion in the navies of Europe and the United States. Naval tactics were evolving too, as the old system of individual ships and captains was replaced by true navies, governed by a hierarchy and working together as a force. The book falls into three parts: Part One: The Ships and the Men describes ship construction, rigging, sail plans and rating system, life at sea, naval tactics and the balance of naval forces from the outbreak of war in 1792.

Part Two: The Engagements describes in detail, in chronological order, the individual actions divided into the three major wars - The War of the First Coalition 1792-1797, The War of the Second Coalition 1798-1802 and The Napoleonic Wars 1803-1815. Part Three: The National Navies gives the strength of fleets at various times, the organization and training of individual navies, and also detailed descriptions of the uniforms worn at different periods. Appendices give precise details of ship losses by the major navies in the periods 1793-1802 and 1803-1815, a glossary of British naval terminology and a bibliography. Detailed battle plans of major engagements, line drawings of construction details and sixty photographs complement this authoritative work that will appeal to all those interested in maritime and military history.
1 vol, 272 pgs 2004 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-14080 Smith, Digby (aka Von Pivka, Otto) ARMIES OF THE NAPOLEONIC ERA Armies of the Napoleonic Era provides a complete overview of the tactics, organisation, uniforms, equipment, weapons and actions fought during those dynamic years 1792-1815, when revolutionary France reshaped Europe before being forced back into a more conventional pattern of life.

Digby Smith has studied first class source data from many European museums, archives, numerous regimental histories, contemporary official handbooks and private diaries, and has distilled this mass of information into a work covering all the standing armies of the Napoleonic era. Technical data on the artillery of the various states include the chemical make-up of gunpowders, fuzes and incendiary bombs; the dimensions, performances and effects of cannon, howitzers and mortars, shot, shell and canister; and the dimensions, calibre and performance of muskets, carbines, rifles and pistols.

The tactics of artillery, cavalry and infantry-are explained and each nation has its own section in which uniform development and regimental history are described. A brief summary of the campaigns and actions in which that nation was involved is also included. An appendix gives an overall summary of all battles and major clashes between 1792-1815. A wide selection of illustrations and diagrams complements this unique work, which will be of incalculable value as a reference work to serious students of the period, modelers and wargamers.
1 vol, 272 pgs 2004 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-51480 Smith, Digby aka Otto von Pivka NAPOLEONIC WARS DATA BOOK 8.5x11, Actions and Losses in Personel, Colours,Standards and Artillery 1792-1815, 2000+ actionslisted with which units participated, a must forevery Napoleonic student.1 vol, 600 pgs 1998 LONDON, GREENHILL BOOKS
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1-230170 Snape, David THE FIRE OF VENTURE WAS IN HIS VEINS: Major Allan Wilson and the Shangani Patrol 1893 The Shangani or Allan Wilson's Patrol was a minor incident in the British expansion in Africa. Much smaller in scale than the massacre of Isandlwana, the fate of the Patrol was a black mark on the British South Africa's conquest of Matabeleland. The Patrol was part of the Ndebele War of 1893-94 which ended in the overthrow of the kingdom of Lobengula, King of the Ndebele. Includes 30 b/w illustrations and 4 maps.

The book provides an account of the causes of Ndebele War, and the relationship between the BSAC and Lobengula. The Patrol is examined in detail as are the battles of Shangani and Bembesi which preceded it. The theft of Lobengula's gold by two members of the Bechuanaland Border Police became a cause celebre and may have contributed to Jameson's decision to send the Patrol in pursuit of the King.

The war was a joint enterprise of Cecil Rhodes' British South Africa Company and the British Government but the Company was the senior partner. Leander Starr Jameson with his military adviser John Willoughby, both of whom were to be protagonists in the notorious Jameson Raid, were heavily involved in the overthrow of Lobengula. Jameson's instructions to the leader of the Patrol, Major Patrick Forbes, placed him in an invidious position and virtually split his command. Allan Wilson and his men were sent to his death by Forbes but Wilson's overconfidence in his ability to fight the Ndebele also played a major part in the massacre of his men.

The relationships between the three commanders of the Patrol was fraught with difficult and Forbes' struggle to maintain control was gradually eroded by Commandant Pieter Raaff, the Afrikaner with extensive experience in fighting the Zulus, whose caution might have been caused by his fatal illness.

Accounts from Ndebele survivors of the battle paint a typical Victorian picture of brave men dying for Queen and country but did they actually die for Queen and Company? Did Forbes leave them to their fate? Whatever the cause, Wilson's men's bravery was unquestioned.

The Company's victory contributed to the creation of Rhodesia and Shangani Day soon became a national holiday in the country. Jameson was seen as a hero and decorated by Queen Victoria for his part in the war.1 vol, 178 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-69030 Soltyk, General Roman; translated by G. Nafziger OPERATIONS OF THE POLISH ARMY DURING 1809 Originally published in 1841, Operations of the Polish Army during the 1809 Campaign, by General Roman Soltyk, is not a simple recitation of the events of the war; it is a reasoned critique of the operations of the Polish Army, disputing its territory and its liberties from the Austrian Army foot by foot. It was written by a man who was personally familiar with the people and events discuss in this work. Using original material along with his memoirs, General Soltyk lays out a fascinating and detailed account of the little researched, but equally important theater of war.1 vol, 175 pgs 2017 US, WINGED HUSSAR PUBLISHING
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1-972004 Spring, Laurence 004 COMBAT: French Guardsman vs Russian Jaeger 1812-14 The Russian Jaeger regiments and Napoleon's Young Guard clashed repeatedly during the campaigns of 1812-14. The Russian Jaeger were light infantry who gained enormous experience and prestige during the struggle to rid Europe of Napoleon's armies, while the Young Guard was expanded to become the main strike force of the French field armies. In appalling winter conditions in 1812, the Young Guard turned to confront their opponents, including Jaeger forces, at Krasnyi. In the face of constant bombardment, Young Guard regiments held off the Russians, covering the retreat of large parts of Napoleon's forces. They clashed again at Leipzig in 1813 and then again in the bitter cold at Craonne in 1814, where horrendous casualties finally told on the newly formed Young Guard units pitched into an attack upon Russian Jaeger regiments. Putting the reader in the shoes of the ordinary soldiers of both sides, this absorbing book traces the evolving trial of strength between Russia's Jaeger arm and France's Young Guardsmen at the height of the Napoleonic Wars1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-63640 Spring, Laurence editor ENGLISHMAN IN THE RUSSIAN ARMY, AN:1807 The Journal of Colonel James Bathurst during theEast Prussia Campaign in 1807, he was Danzig,Lomitten, deppen, Gutstadt, Heilsburg & Friedland.1 vol, 24 pgs 2000 UK, SPRING OFFENSIVE
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1-192460 Springs, Laurence Uniforms of the Russian Army 1802-1815 - Vol Infantry The Russian infantry was formed from serfs who were conscripted into its ranks, but despite this humble beginning, the Russian infantryman was renown all over Europe for his endurance and courage in battle.

This book looks at the appearance of the Russian infantryman during the Napoleonic Wars by using not only well-established sources, like A V Viskovatov's Historical Description of the Clothing and Arms of the Russian Army, but also some of the latest research.
1 vol, 144 pgs 2010 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-229120 Stack, Wayne REBELLION, INVASION AND OCCUPATION: The British Army in Ireland, 1793-1815 Analyzes the British Army in Ireland during the period 1793 to 1815, which proved to be a critical era in British and Irish history. The consequences of the events and government policies of that time helped to determine the social and political divisions within Ireland for the following two centuries. Includes 15 b/w ills, 9 color illustrations, 8 pages of color plates, 1 figure, and 10 maps.

Discusses the influences, experiences, and reputations of the various elements that comprised the Irish military forces. The militia, yeomanry, fencible, and regular regiments are assessed in relation to their intended purpose within Britain's strategy. This work shows that Ireland became an important facet of the tactical and strategic thinking of both the French and British governments at this time, with Britain needing to defend the kingdom against any possible invasion to secure its own defense. This resulted in the British military occupation of a kingdom whose population had been polarized by civil rebellion, invasion, and renewed religious bigotry. A close examination of the military history of the kingdom during these crucial years provides a better understanding of how the Irish became, and remained, a socially and politically divided people, while being subjected to the political and military dominance of Britain. 1 vol, 202 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-666121 Stampa, Leopoldo MEDINA DE RIOSECO 1808 Covers the battle of Medina de Rioseco, or the Moclin, on July 14, 1808 -- a victory over the Spanish. Another in the well-illustrated series. 1 vol, 128 pgs 2017 SPAIN, ALMENA
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1-66678 Stampa, Leopoldo La Batalla de Almonacid 1809 The Battle of Almonacid was fought on August 11, 1809 during the Peninsular War between Sebastiani's IV Corps of the French Peninsular Army, which had withdrawn from the Battle of Talavera to defend Madrid, and the Spanish Army of La Mancha under General Venegas. After the decisive charges of Polish uhlans, the battle resulted in a French victory.1 vol, 110 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-902913 Stein, Markus THE SAXON ARMY 1810-1813 Saxons after the 1809 campaign looked much like the French, but in different colors. Plates by Courcelle, Edmund, and Peter Bunde cover the all the regiments.1 vol, 72 pgs 20202018 GERMANY, BERLIN ZINNFIGUREN
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2-902913 Stein, Markus DIE SACHSISCHE ARMEE 1810-1813 Saxons after the 1809 campaign looked much like the French, but in different colors. Plates by Courcelle, Edmund and Peter Bunde cover the al lthe regiments.1 vol, 72 pgs 2009 GERMANY, BERLIN ZINNFIG
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1-980016 Stilwell, Alexander TRAFALGAR COMPANION, THE 7.5x10, collection of leading historians/writers provide a multi-dimensional perspective on the tactical and strategical impact of the battle, b/w and color maps/illust, notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 224 pgs 2005 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-51980 Stothert, Captain William A NARRATIVE OF THE PRINCIPAL EVENTS OF THE CAMPAIGNS OF 1809, 1810 & 1811 IN SPAIN AND PORTUGAL The opening campaigns from the viewpoint of the adjutant of the UK 3rd Foot Guards. Stothert was captured at Fuentes de Onoro, fold out map.1 vol, 288 pgs 1998 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-195220 Street, George The Army of the Empire of Austria - Hungary 1798-1814 Austria-Hungary proved to be an implacable enemy of France during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, either actively at war or passively resisting when at peace. It drew upon large quantities of manpower, albeit of varying quality -- recruits came from all over the Empire.

The Army changed considerably during this period, from the uniforms they wore to the way the infantry and cavalry arms were organized to the way it fought on the battlefield. It all combines into a fascinating Army to study and Partizan Press applies its usual expertise to provide an interesting illustrations and information.1 vol, 180 pgs 2011 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-197170 Street, George THE ARMY OF THE KINGDOM OF WESTPHALIA 1807-1813 Another terrific, well-illustrated book from Partizan Press.

The Kingdom of Westphalia lasted for just over six years and was one of the countries that Napoleon formed so as to make up a 'cordon sanitaire' to the east of France. It was created from areas that had a tradition of fighting on the English or Prussian side in war and would therefore not necessarily take to changing sides. Napoleon placed his brother Jerome on the throne and recommended that French personnel be used in key positions to counter this. However Jerome attempted to trust his subjects and succeeded to some degree. After a shaky start, the Kingdom produced some troops with good fighting spirit and was amongst the best of the German client armies. It was only really let down when the regiments simply dissolved when the Allies over-ran the country, but this is very understandable.

The Army was not large, consisting of, at most, nine infantry and six cavalry regiments, four light infantry battalions, six artillery companies, and a Royal Guard. It was used to form the complete VIII Corps of the Grande Armee in 1812. Jerome was a bit of a dandy and loved to create 'showy' uniforms and so some of the uniforms described in this book are very elaborate and some of the nicest from the period. 1 vol, 152 pgs 2011 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-203290 Street, George POLISH TROOPS IN THE SERVICE OF NAPOLEON: 1797 to 1815 The Poles sought to create a new kingdom with the aid of France. Initially, Polish Legions were created in Italy with the hope that they would be allowed to fight to re-establish their homeland and later the Duchy of Warsaw was created that was only a fraction of the former state it replaced.

The book covers the organization and uniforms of these formations along with some details of other units, such as those formed for the Imperial Guard and the French Army itself. Along the way some details have been included from Polish sources that were not available in English, such as what headgear the lancer elite companies actually wore and details of some of the more obscure formations such as the Nobel Levy and various Honor Guards.

Details of Lithuanian regiments are also included, even though the Lithuanian Rifles Battalions existed for only a short time. The Duchy of Warsaw also had some light infantry units and these have also been recorded.1 vol, 300 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-216040 Street, George DANISH AND NORWEGIAN ARMIES OF THE NAPOLEONIC WARS Comprehensive study of the organization and uniforms of the Danish and Norwegian armies during the Napoleonic Wars. Includes 16 color plates by Bob Marrion and 18 full color Flags by Nick Buxey.1 vol, 200 pgs 2018 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-199920 Street, George and van Overmeire, Karim DUTCH TROOPS OF THE FRENCH REVOLUTIONARY AND NAPOLEONIC WARS 1793-1810 The Netherlands has always been a country of deep strategic interest to Great Britain; none more so than during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. This maritime power had all the facilities and naval strength necessary to launch an invasion across the North Sea. However, it is of interest to note that no full, in-depth study of the Armies of the Netherlands prior to 1813 has been published in English before. All others have been in a compendium of other armies, or in a small volume which did not do justice to the subject.

In this book, we have attempted to cover, in as much detail as possible, the armies of the three successive States involved, and give as much a flavor of the history of the fighting they were involved in, on both Continental Europe and their own colonies across the world. While researching this book, many surprises were uncovered, and we managed to correct many previous errors, including one by Richard Knotel himself that has caused much bemusement in the past. It has been a fascinating project to write this book, and we hope the reader finds it equally so when reading about the history, organization and uniforms of this most interesting of countries.1 vol, 320 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-228390 Summerfield HANAU 1813: Napoleon's Retreat from Leipzig Full-color, large-format hardback explores Napoleon's retreat from Leipzig and his last victory in Germany at Hanau (30-31 October 1813) over the Austro-Bavarian Army of General von Wrede. To appreciate his victory, it is necessary to explore the reasons for the allied poor pursuit, the battle, the tactics, the armies, and the artillery.1 vol, 140 pgs 2021 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-80680 Summerfield Dr. Stephen COSSACK HURRAH:Irregular Cavalry Organization The Winter of 1812 along with 100+ Cossack & 80+Irregular Cavalry units destroyed Napoleon's Grand Armee, here is the organization, weapons/equipment and (12) uniform plates + b/w illust, biblio.1 vol, 80 pgs 2005 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-87570 Summerfield, Dr. Stephen BRAZEN CROSS OF COURAGE Russian Opolchenie, Partizans and Freikorps during the Napoleonic Wars, (1O) pages of color illust.1 vol, 120 pgs 2007 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-235300 Summerfield, Stephen MOORE AND WELLINGTON: War in the Baltic, Mediterranean and Portugal 1805-1808 Sir John Moore (1761-1809) and Sir Arthur Wellesley (1769-1852) campaigned in the Baltic, the Mediterranean and Portugal in 1805-08. It culminated in the defeat of General Junot at Vimeiro and the evacuation on British ships of his French Army to France. For the first time since the start of the war, Britain had secured a European mainland base. Details military history and has bios of the two esteemed generals but also draws together the connections between the economic, military, political, and social power that shaped the liberation of Portugal from the French. Includes 21 maps, 52 orders of battle, 35 tables, and 38 other illustrations.1 vol, 314 pgs 2022 UK, KEN TROTMAN
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1-235310 Summerfield, Stephen RUSSIAN ARTILLERY 1787-1815 The evolution of Russian Artillery is explored in great depth using the wonderful scale plans of Norman Swales. The artillery of Tsarina Catherine II was a mainly a collection of pieces left over from the Seven Years War. Tsar Paul I introduced much needed reform with a new artillery system that under his son, Tsar Alexander I, became the excellent M1805 Arakcheev system. This invaluable reference for the historian, model maker, and restorer of ordnance of this period. Includes 105 scale plans, 636 color illustrations including 435 drawings, 120 photos., 64 of models, 17 paintings, 10 orders of battle, and 69 tables. 1 vol, 155 pgs 2022 UK, KEN TROTMAN
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1-207170 Summerfield, Stephen -- editor SHORNCLIFFE LECTURES VOL.1: COOTE MANNINGHAM'S SHORNCLIFFE LECTURE OF 1803 AND THE ORIGINS OF THE 95TH RIFLES. The 'universal soldier' capable of thinking for himself was created under General Sir John Moore at Shorncliffe in Kent. This volume explores the development of light infantry from 1755 in both Europe, America, and West Indies to the eve of the Peninsular War in 1808. It includes the original lecture, brief biographies of 46 officers, chronology of the Light Division infantry regiments and the 60th Rifles, and the origins of the 95th Rifles through biographies of its commanders, regulations, and Baker Rifle tests.1 vol, 128 pgs 2014 UK, KEN TROTMAN
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1-207175 Summerfield, Stephen -- editor SHORNCLIFFE LECTURES VOL. 5: THE BAKER RIFLE AND THE EARLY CAMPAIGNS OF THE 95TH RIFLES The latest volume (2019) in the Shorncliffe Lectures Series (# 5) explores the development of the Baker Rifle and the Experimental Corps of Riflemen of Colonel Coote-Manningham that became the 95th Rifles The historical period covered is the early campaigns over the first seven years of their existence (up to the Rifles at Copenhagen). Also included is a complete facsimile of the Coote Manningham Shorncliffe Lectures in 1803. Includes over 100 illustrations, 20 maps, 27 orders of battle, and 93 tables. 1 vol, 312 pgs 2019 UK, KEN TROTMAN
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1-207176 Summerfield, Stephen -- editor SHORNCLIFFE LECTURES VOL. 6: ADAM'S LIGHT BRIGADE (52ND, 71ST & 95TH RIFLES) IN THE NETHERLANDS AND WATERLOO, 1813-15 9 figs., 28 maps, 21 orders of battle, 19 tables. 2020. This volume is a complete re-write of the earlier Shorncliffe Lectures Volume 2. It explores Sir Thomas Graham's campaign in liberating the Netherlands from December 1813 to May 1814. A mixture of new recruits and convalescent veterans of the 2/52nd and 95th Rifles were dispatched from Shorncliffe in Kent. These men remained in the Netherlands and formed Adams's Light Brigade at Waterloo. These were among the most experienced troops available to Wellington.1 vol, 274 pgs 2020 UK, KEN TROTMAN
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1-210021 Summerfield, Stephen and Law, S SIR JOHN MOORE AND THE UNIVERSAL SOLDIER VOLUME 1: THE MAN, THE COMMANDER AND THE SHORNCLIFFE SYSTEM OF TRAINING. This third book in the successful Shorncliffe Lecture Series sets out to put into context Moore's moral compass, principals and experiences that created his philosophy and internal discipline that was key to the 'Shorncliffe System of Training.' Moore's own diary entries, letters, recollections of his family, friends, newspapers, contemporary drill manuals and those who served with him have been used. It also includes the less well known, Moore's Instructions to the Battalions of Irish Militia Light Infantry of 1798.

The chronology shows the global reach of the British Army and the large number of theaters in which Sir John Moore served. There are over 90 mostly contemporary illustrations including 24 Maps and 20 portraits as well as 14 OOBs, 25 Tables. Volume 2, will explore Sir John Moore's expeditions to the Mediterranean, Sweden and the Peninsular (1806-09).1 vol, 25 pgs 2015 UK, KEN TROTMAN
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1-227250 Summerfield, Stephen and Richardson, Paul VILNIUS 1812: GHOSTS OF NAPOLEON'S GRANDE ARMEE THROUGH THEIR ARTIFACTS 2021 edition updates original 2008 edition.

Contains 500 colour illustrations of 281 artifacts, 16 maps, 70 paintings, 22 photos, 43 uniforms, 70 uniform details, and 43 tables.

In 2008 Paul Richardson did a brief study based on the discovery of the Vilnius massed graves of the victims of the retreat from Moscow. This vastly updated version includes collaboration with others in a detailed exploration of the anthropology, buttons, uniform fragments, shakos, and personal items that have survived with comparisons to many of the original artifacts. Also discussed in a survey of the campaign are the contributions of disease, lack of medical provision, nutrition, and weather to the demise of the army.
1 vol, 160 pgs 2021 UK, KEN TROTMAN
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1-216500 Summerfield, Stephen Dr PRUSSIAN LANDWEHR OF THE NAPOLEONIC WARS Enlarged 2nd edition. Large format. 160 full color pages with over 700 illustrations.

Illustrated throughout in color. This is the major work on the subject, exploring the uniforms, organization and equipment of the Landwehr, essential for Prussia to maintain her important contribution to the coalition effort to defeat Napoleon. Precise details of uniforms are difficult to sort out with the distance of time. Stephen presents the known information and resolves inconsistencies. This stunning publication includes photographs of original costume and delightful artwork.1 vol, 160 pgs 2018 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-87680 Summerville, Christopher NAPOLEON'S POLISH GAMBLE:Eylau & Friedland 1807 A clear and concise account which details all the action in day-by-day, hour-by-hour analysis. Full o/b's, fighting capabilities of the opposing sides 60 b/w illust/maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 192 pgs 2006 UK, PEN & SWORD0
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1-24170 Surtees, William TWENTY-FIVE YEARS ON THE RIFLE BRIGADE First hand account, the author served in the Rifle from 1802 to 1826 and saw action in the Peninsula and at New Orleans, appendix, notes.1 vol, 480 pgs 1996 LONDON, GREENHILL BOOKS
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1-194540 Sutherland, Jonathan and Diane Canwell GRAND BATTERY: A Guide and Rules for Napoleonic Wargames The book provides a concise historical overview of the events and battles of the period, and includes sections on the weapons and tactics of the various armies. The buyer's guide gives an up-to-date survey of the wealth of ranges of miniatures available and advice on which are compatible with which.

Organizational tables give a breakdown of typical formations for all the major combatants and most of the minor ones (any one for a Wurttemburg infantry division?), allowing you to structure your collection and also to organize hypothetical games quickly with 'off the peg' orders of battle. Three historical scenarios are also included, each with their own specific orders of battle, maps, objectives and victory conditions.

The rules utilize an innovative card-driven turn sequence to simulate the unpredictable ebb and flow of battle and are designed primarily for division level games with 25 or 15mm figures.1 vol, 192 pgs 2011 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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1-226010 Tadeusz Lalowski, Marek POLISH EYEWITNESSES TO NAPOLEON'S 1812 CAMPAIGN: Advance and Retreat in Russia Describes Napoleon's 1812 invasion of Russia from the viewpoint of the tens of thousands of Polish soldiers who took part. Most of their accounts -- letters, diaries, and memoirs -- have not been translated into English before, and they come from a variety of authors. Some of them were patriots who were keen to wage war on the Russians in order to regain independence for their country. Others were charmed by the glory of Napoleonic warfare or were professional soldiers who did their duty but had seen too much war to be seduced by it.

They all tell an unrivaled tale - of muskets and drums and burning villages, of Borodino and Moscow and ruthless battles, and of the numbing hunger and biting cold. By the end the great army had been reduced to a pitiless mob and the Polish soldiers, who had set out with such hope, recalled it with horror1 vol, 224 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-84470 Taylor, Brian EMPIRE OF THE FRENCH, THE A chronology of the French Revolutionary and the Napoleonic Wars 1792-1815, a day-by-day account, 25+ b/w maps, biblio, index1 vol, 384 pgs 2006 UK, TEMPUS PUBLICATIONS
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1-33520 Thiebault, Baron MEMOIRS OF BARON THIEBAULT, THE Thiebault served from Rivoli to Vimeiro, details of Austerlitz, b/w maps & battle plans, illust.2 vol, 1000 pgs 1997 UK, WORLEY PUBLICATIONS
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1-209240 Thompson, Mark WELLINGTON'S ENGINEERS: Military Engineering in the Peninsular War 1808-1814 Draws on an unrivaled collection of the engineers' letters and diaries in order to tell, in vivid detail, the story of the Royal Engineers in the Peninsular War in all the major operations between 1808 and 1814. The book demonstrates the extraordinary range of tasks they undertook, including surveys, reconnaissance, and the building of roads, bridges, siege works, and field fortifications. 1 vol, 256 pgs 2015 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-225800 Thompson, Mark WELLINGTON'S FAVOURITE ENGINEER - John Fox Burgoyne: Operations, Engineering, and the Making of a Field Marshal Covers the formative years of John Burgoyne, the first field marshal in the Corps of Royal Engineers, and his service in the Napoleonic Wars, first in the Mediterranean, and then in the Iberian Peninsula from 1808-1814. Having built up a good relationship with Wellington, Burgoyne was selected to command the engineers in the disastrous American campaign of 1814-15. Includes 14 b/w illustrations, 50 b/w maps, and seven b/w diagrams.

Burgoyne's father was the well-known British general who surrendered the British Army at Saratoga. He died penniless, leaving his children, including John, to be cared for by family friends. Burgoyne seemed to spend the rest of his life working to obtain his independence. Like many engineers, Burgoyne kept detailed diaries, also writing comprehensive letters and analyses of his actions. These give contemporary knowledge of many notable events, particularly during the Peninsular War. His letters to fellow officers give an insight into the opinions and thoughts of an engineer officer, views which are often not visible in official communications.

The main theme of the book is to show the development of a young officer during the Napoleonic Wars from an inexperienced subaltern through to someone who advised Wellington and his generals directly on military matters. His involvement with the senior officers in the army was not restricted to 'engineering' matters and he was trusted to carry out staff roles on many occasions. Burgoyne was present at many of the sieges and commanded at some. There is a wealth of unpublished information in his journals and letters. Burgoyne was highly critical of some of the sieges, even those that were considered successful. He was also critical of those where he commanded, particularly, Burgos in 1812. When Burgoyne was advising Raglan in the Crimea at the siege of Sevastopol, the failures at Burgos were used to undermine his position.

The previous biography of Burgoyne by his son-in-law, George Wrottesley, was published nearly 150 years ago and is flawed in a number of ways. This new interpretation will help our understanding of this officer and present a different view on some of the key events during the Peninsular War. 1 vol, 336 pgs 2020 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-227940 Thompson, Mark WELLINGTON AND THE LINES OF TORRES VEDRAS Recaps events in 1809 that led to the need for the construction of defenses. The construction work is detailed and illustrated through several maps to explain the position and purpose of the several defenses. The Third French invasion of Portugal of 1810 under Massena is summarized through to the time when the French arrived at the Lines. The operations and movements over the next month are again detailed along with the continuing construction work on the Lines.

France, Portugal, and Britain developed plans for the defense of Lisbon in 1808 and 1809. In November 1809, the British proposal was commenced and became the Lines of Torres Vedras. A Memorandum on the construction was written in October 1809 but was more of an outline. The design and construction was completed over the next 18 months, the bulk being completed before the arrival of the French in October 1810. The initial design was expanded through 1810 as more time became available and the construction in October 1810 was significantly different to the original memorandum. New sources to prove a new, in-depth, English language account of the massive engineering effort.1 vol, 224 pgs 2021 UK, HELION & COMPANY
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1-50470 Thompson, W.F.K. editor AN ENSIGN IN THE PENINSULAR WAR:John Aitchison These are the letters/diaries of a young ensign inthe 3rd Foot Guards, Aitchison was present fromOporto to the final campaigns in 1814 & presentsa vivid account, maps, notes, index.1 vol, 349 pgs 1994 LONDON, MICHAEL JOSEPH
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1-TPS14 Tohver, Lembert TURNING POINT SIMULATIONS: Valmy Campaign 1792 Valmy is little known. No big-name, famous generals were there, with the most status going to the father of the Kellermann who would lead a cavalry charge at Marengo a generation later.
Yet, Napoleon himself made that father an honorary Marshal of the Empire, with the title, Duke of Valmy. Because Napoleon knew that, put simply, Valmy could have marked the end of the French Revolution.

The Valmy Campaign is one of the turning points of history... the end of the old quaint style of warfare under Kings and the beginning of the mass levies begun in the French Republic.
It pitted the unproven revolutionary armies against the troops of Prussia, still living with the reputation gained under Frederick the Great, and aided by a coalition of Austrians, Hessians, and French Royalists... an army headed for Paris to put down the revolt once and for all.

Includes: One full color 11x17-inch point to point mounted map; one 8.5x11-inch battle board; 270 full color 9/16-inch die-cut counters; and 12 page rulebook.1 vol, 1 pgs 2015 US, AGAINST THE ODDS
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1-573914 Tondeur, Courcelle, Pattyn, Meganck QUATRE-BRAS (2): Vol. 14 Les Carnets De La Campagne - Waterloo 1815 Oversized at 8x12 inches.

Cet ouvrage, tres bien illustre en particulier par le talentueux Patrice Courcelle, presente les forces en presence et narre dans le detail les combats du 15 juin. (This book, particularly well illustrated by the talented Patrice Courcelle, shows the forces and recounts in detail the battles of June 1815)

Il fait egalement le tour des campements dans les deux camps a la fin de la journee et raconte la vie a Bruxelles durant cette premiere journee de la campagne. (It also makes the rounds of the camps on both sides at the end of the day and tells the story in Brussels during the first day of the campaign.)1 vol, 239 pgs 2015 BELGIUM, TONDEUR DIFFUSION
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1-78080 Tondeur, Jean-Phillipe Walcheren 1809:L'Expediton Anglaise Au Jour B/w and color illust.1 vol, 200 pgs 2009 BELIGUM, TONDEUR EDITIONS
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1-41210 Tone, John Lawrence FATAL KNOT, THE:The Guerrilla War in Navarre Focusing on the insurgent army of Francisco Espozy Mina, Tone details the origins & motives of this first guerrilla force & its devastating effect on Napoleon's troops, chpt. notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 240 pgs 1994 CHAPEL HILL, UNIV. OF N.C
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1-202620 Toorenvliet, Henk SPLENDOUR REVISITED: King Joachim Murat's Colourful Army - The Neapolitan Army 1808-1815 Joachim Murat was one of those larger-than-life characters that crop up throughout history. He had a humble start in life and took a chance for adventure when he first joined the army. He again took a risk giving support to General Bonaparte in Paris in 1795 and rode on his coattails to become the most brilliant of contemporary cavalry generals, husband to one of Bonaparte's sisters, and eventually King of Naples before, ultimately but tragically, attempting to free himself from Napoleon's influence and unite all of Italy. This book outlines his life and charts his progress from birth in Gascony to death before a firing squad in Italy.

However, Murat was not only a great general, he was one of history's greatest dandies who not only wore some fantastic uniforms of his own, but designed them for his Neapolitan troops. The book describes many of these uniforms and illustrates them using lead figures painted in fantastic detail by the author.

This book provides a concise but full history of this remarkable man and will enable those interested in the Naples Army from 1808 to 1815 to see the full glory of their uniforms.

Includes 50 photos of hand-painted miniatures.1 vol, 128 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-219601 Townsend, Ben FASHIONING REGULATION, REGULATING FASHION: Volume I - Uniforms and Dress of the British Army 1800-1815 First in a two-volume examination into the clothing orders of the British late Georgian army, combined and contrasted with an analysis of fashion in the same army -- comparing the regulated dress with the 'modes of the army' as revealed by contemporary writing and illustrations. Includes 21 color plates, 47 black and white illustrations, and 7 tables.

The first quarter of the 19th century witnessed a refinement of fashionable masculine dress that has not since been surpassed. Military tailoring inspired a parallel flowering of uniform splendor that continued into the 1830s and sparked an enduring fascination with military costume that still rages today.

The army that operated in these cumbersome uniforms managed to achieve fame as one of the most effective British fighting forces ever recognized, and is still remembered and honored for its achievements.

These three strands: the flowering of late Georgian civilian tailoring; of its martial equivalent; and of military excellence on campaign, have gripped the interest and the imagination of the public, and are endlessly revived and recycled through popular culture, on television, film, through books and all of the other new media.

The reader then might properly ask why another book on uniforms of this period is necessary. Quite simply, it is because the amount of material available to the researcher has increased exponentially since the advent of the internet, especially in regard to the now widely available digital archive files of institutional collections. The huge amount of accessible material makes the task of assembling accurate information much longer and much harder, but the results are consequentially more satisfying and accurate than hitherto. 1 vol, 392 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-219602 Townsend, Ben FASHIONING REGULATION, REGULATING FASHION: Volume 2 - Uniforms and Dress of the British Army 1800-1815 The second of two-volume examination into the clothing orders of the late-Georgian British Army, combined and contrasted with an analysis of fashion in the same army - comparing the regulated dress with the 'modes of the army' as revealed by contemporary writing and illustrations. Includes 24 color and 40 b/w illustrations.

The first quarter of the nineteenth century witnessed a refinement of fashionable masculine dress that has not since been surpassed. Military tailoring inspired a flowering of uniform splendour that continued into the 1830s and sparked an enduring fascination with military costume that still rages today.

The army that operated in these cumbersome uniforms managed to achieve fame as one of the most effective British fighting forces ever recognised, and is still remembered and honoured for its achievements.

These three strands: the flowering of late Georgian civilian tailoring; of its martial equivalent; and of military excellence on campaign, have gripped the interest and the imagination of the public, and are endlessly revived and recycled through popular culture, on television, film, through books and all of the other new media.

The reader then might properly ask why another book on uniforms of this period is necessary. Quite simply, it is because the amount of material available to the researcher has increased exponentially since the advent of the internet, especially in regard to the now widely available digital archive files of institutional collections. The huge amount of accessible material makes the task of assembling accurate information much longer and much harder, but the results are consequentially more satisfying and accurate than hitherto.

This, the second of two books on the topic, pays particular attention to the 'Prince's Regulations,' of 1812, which exhibit the full extent of the Prince Regent's excursions into military taste.1 vol, 392 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-61810 Tranie, Jean L'EPOPEE NAPOLEONIENNE:Les Grandes Battilles 9x12, full color look at the major battles from the Italian Campaign, Egypt, 1806, 1809, Russia, 1813 and Waterloo, nice book.1 vol, 176 pgs 1999 PARIS, EDITIONS TALLANDIE
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1-58710 Troubetzkoy, Gregory translator/editor IN THE SERVICE OF THE TSAR AGAINST NAPOLEON Memoirs of Denis Davidov 1806-1814, covers Eylau, the Russian invasion of Finland 1808, the Russian Campaign of 1812 and the wars in Germany 1813-1814, b/w illust, index.1 vol, 208 pgs 1999 LONDON, GREENHILL BOOKS
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1-70060 Uffindel, Andrew GREAT GENERALS OF THE NAPOLEONIC WARS & BATTTLES 9x6, re-assesses the abilities and achievements of Napoleon, Wellington, Blucher, Charles, Kutusov and others, 31 battles maps, b/w illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 328 pgs 2003 UK, SPELLMOUNT PUBLISHERS
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2-34630 Uffindell, Andrew EAGLE'S LAST TRIUMPH: Napoleon's Victory at Ligny Napoleon won his final victory on 16th June 1815 at Ligny, shortly before suffering a crushing defeat at Waterloo. Facing two enemy armies - under Wellington and Blucher - he aimed his main attack against Blucher's Prussians at Ligny and diverted Wellington's attention by engaging his forward elements at Quatre Bras.

The Eagle's Last Triumph provides an examination of these neglected early campaigns, with a description of the fighting and eyewitness testimony. The author shows just how close Napoleon came to winning a crushing victory at the start of the campaign. He also shows Blucher was unhorsed and nearly captured in the evening of Ligny - and how this could have had a decisive impact on subsequent events.

Provides a cogent explanation of why Napoleon, victorious at Ligny, met with defeat two days later. Includes eight pages of plates and 20 maps. 1 vol, 272 pgs 2015 US, CASEMATE
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1-40410 Uffindell, Andrew and Corum, Andrew ON THE FIELDS OF GLORY: Battlefields of the 1815 Eyewitness accounts are used to describe the 1815 Campaign, includes Waterloo, Wavre, the French retreat and the rearguard fighting at Namur, 30+maps, b/w illust/drawings/diagrams, biblio, index.1 vol, 360 pgs 1996 LONDON, GREENHILL BOOKS
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1-72340 Umhey, Alfred NAPOLEON'S LAST GRANDE ARMEE: 1813 French Uniforms Portraits from the Dresden & Freiberg Manuscripts of 1813. Illustrated by two German artists of the French troops in Saxony at these cities with 148 uniform plates.

During the summer armistice of the 1813 campaign, two German artists drew illustrations of the French troops stationed around Dresden and Freiberg in Saxony. The men depicted belonged to Emperor Napoleon's last Grande Armee, a colorful multinational force that included, among others, French, Dutch, Italian, and Polish soldiers.

These rare, exceptional paintings provide invaluable eyewitness evidence of the uniforms of the period, quite set apart from the sometimes fanciful, second-hand works of modern artists. Unlike many uniform plates, the illustrations in these two artists' portfolios show what Napoleon's men actually wore on campaign.

Nearly a century after they were first rendered, French historian and collector Gabriel Cottreau commissioned Charles Brun, one of the foremost artists of the era, to copy 98 of the original images from both portfolios. Sadly, many of the original uniform plates were later destroyed, lost, or disappeared into private collections.

In 2000, some of the original plates resurfaced and permission to publish them, along with the 98 Brun copies, was obtained. We are extremely pleased to offer a book featuring 148 uniform plates, including 50 original Freiberg plates, plus the entire Brun collection. This extraordinary publication includes new descriptive text in English by renowned uniformologist Alfred Umhey. Nearly every plate is presented at its full original size on heavy art paper along with the artist's original notes, translated for this edition.1 vol, 304 pgs 2003 US, MILITARY HISTORY PRES
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1-66920 Urban, Mark MAN WHO BROKE NAPOLEON'S CODES, THE The story of George Scovell, a linguistic genius, who broke the ever increasing complex codes of the French Army, b/w illust/maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 384 pgs 2002 NY, HARPER COLLINS
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2-66920 Urban, Mark MAN WHO BROKE NAPOLEON'S CODES, THE The story of George Scovell, a linguistic genius, who broke the ever increasing complex codes of the French Army, b/w illust/maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 384 pgs 2002 NY, HARPER COLLINS
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1-74980 Urban, Mark WELLINGTON'S RIFLES:Six Years to Waterloo Drawing on letters, diaries & other personal acctsthe author follows six men of the 1st Battalionfrom May 1809 to Waterloo 1815, b/w & color maps &illust, chpt notes, biblio, index1 vol, 352 pgs 2004 US, WALKER & COMPANY
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1-218380 van Uythoven, Geert THE SECRET EXPEDITION: The Anglo-Russian Invasion of Holland 1799 In 1799, as part of the Second Coalition against France, an Anglo-Russian army landed in Holland to overthrow the Batavian Republic and to reinstate the Stadtholder William V of Orange. Initially called 'The Secret Expedition', although not really a secret for both sides, the description of the invasion reads like a novel. Five major battles were fought between armies of four different nations, with unexpected deeds of heroism and unexpected defeats. There were secret negotiations and rumors of bribery. More than enough ingredients for biased opinions, historical errors, and incorrect information copied from historians up to this day. Includes 23 black and white photos, 22 black and white illustrations, and 15 black and white maps.

The aim of this book is to give a balanced, detailed, and complete account of the events taking place during the invasion: the preparations on both sides, detailed descriptions of the battles as well as the events taking place at sea and in the eastern provinces of the Batavian Republic. Also giving new opinions on questions like: What were the causes of 'The Secret Expedition'? Did Brune indeed delay reinforcing the Batavians? What caused the frequent panics in the participating armies? Were the French veteran troops and the Batavians soldiers unreliable? How was the treaty closed?1 vol, 448 pgs 2018 UK, HELION & COMPANY
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1-222700 van Uythoven, Geert THEY FOUGHT WITH EXTRAORDINARY BRAVERY: The III German (Saxon) Army Corps in the Southern Netherlands, 1814 In October 1813, the soldiers of one of Napoleon's staunchest Allies, Saxony, defected en masse in the midst of battle at Leipzig. Almost immediately III German Army Corps was formed with these same soldiers as its nucleus and augmented with returning former prisoners of war, volunteers and militia. Includes 8pp color plates, 4 b&w maps, and 6 b&w illustrations.

Commanded by the Duke of Saxe-Weimar, the Corps was sent to the Southern Netherlands to take part in the final defeat of Napoleon amidst of a constant changing command of control structure, in which the Swedish Crown Prince Bernadotte played a major and dubious role.

Although for the greater part inexperienced and badly armed, fighting against the much superior French I Corps which even contained Imperial Guard units, III Corps struggled to prove that it could be trusted, paying a major role to protect the Netherlands against the French as these regions tried to regain their own identity after decades of French rule.1 vol, 152 pgs 2020 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-208830 Vandeleur, John WITH WELLINGTON'S OUTPOSTS: The Peninsular and Waterloo Letters of John Vandeleur John Vandeleur's letters home to his parents are a lively and engaging account of active service during the Napoleonic Wars, recounting everything from day-to-day life on campaign to the experience of pitched battle at Vitoria and Waterloo.

As first a light infantryman and then a light cavalryman, Vandeleur was frequently on the outposts of Wellington's forces, in frequent contact with the French and often obliged to live a rough-and-ready lifestyle as a result. The conditions that he endured, and the camaraderie that sustained him, are vividly recounted in this fascinating collection - previously only available in an extremely rare private publication over a century ago.

Enhanced with contemporary documents, and with expert editing and commentary by Andrew Bamford, this is an outstanding contribution to our understanding of the Peninsular War and the Waterloo campaign. 1 vol, 224 pgs 2015 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-903027 Various AGE OF NAPOLEON: ISSUE #27 Color and b/w images and illustrations throughout. Articles include:

* 1798: Last Invasion of the British Isles (Ireland)
* Images of 1798 (Uniform Guide)
* Instructions for the Sea Fencibles
* Dusty Archive
* Women, Wives, and Camp Followers of the Napoleonic Era
* Campaign in Portugal: Torres Vedras (Part 2)
* Bio of Gen. Barthelemy-Catherine Joubert
* Book and Rules Reviews
* Robert Crauford and the Irish Problem
* Erin Go Brach (Re-enactors)
* Irish in Scottish Regiments1 vol, 48 pgs 1998 UK. PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-903030 Various AGE OF NAPOLEON: ISSUE #30 Color and b/w images and illustrations throughout. Articles include:

* Commanding the British Army in the Napoleonic Wars
* French Tactics
* Bussaco and Massena
* Bio of FeldMarschall Josef Count Radetzky
* Waterloo Myth: Prussian Position at Ligny (includes two-page, full-color map)
* Notes and Queries: Variety of Topics
* Book and rules reviews
* Defense of San Antonio Pass
* Waterloo: German Victory (Part 2)
* Achievements of Field Artillery (Part 2)
* Dusty Archive
* 30eme de Ligne Re-enactment Group1 vol, 48 pgs 1998 UK. PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-914150 various VAE VICTIS # 150 Bautzen 1813 Boardgames

Stalingrad '42
Fortress Europa
Kernstown
Command & Colors Medieval
Tinian
Black Orchestra
Front Toward Ennemy
Civilisation of the Inner Sea
Soleil Noir
Fate of the Reiter


Scenarios
Advanced Squad Leader
Memory 44
What a Tanker

Miniatures

Le si?ge de Malte
Alsace 1945 avec BA
Le Bren Carrier
Black Seas
Tribal
Ballade au Hanovre, r?gles ? serie 120 ? pour la Guer

Art of war and Wargame with die-cut counters
Bautzen 1813

Bautzen is a game for two players that simulates the second battle day of Bautzen, the second main battle of the spring 1813 Napoleonic campaign. The 21st of May, The Emperor Napoleon assaulted the fortified positions of the Russo-Prussian army of Wittgenstein and Bl?cher. The total victory the Emperor needed depended on Marshall Ney, who however did not completely fulfilled his enveloping manoeuver.
The rule is an evolution of the Battle of Paris (VV 114).
Complexity: 6/10
Solo playability: 8/10
Duration: 2-3 hours
One turn: 1 hour
One unit: 1 division or 1 brigade

1 vol, 84 pgs 2020 FRANCE, CERIGO EDITIONS
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1-914161 various VAE VICTIS # 161: La Garde Avance! - Waterloo 1815 ART OF WAR

Wargame with die-cut counters is an original module for the Jours de Gloire series and covers the last attack of the French army during the Battle of Waterloo. Napoleon's last reserve, six battalions of the Middle Guard and five battalions of the Old Guard, set off in square formation to assault Wellington's thin red line that was still holding its positions, while Blucher's forces were becoming an ever greater threat on the French army's right flank.

The historical scenario has 5 turns, each covering twenty minutes of real time. A game of La Garde avance! should last around 1 hour. Wargame rules in English.

Game turn: 20 minutes
1 Strength Point: About 200 infantry, 150 cavalry, or 2 guns.
1 Hex = 100 m


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Jeux sur cartes, toutes les nouveautes
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Les regles de jeu avec figurines
La revue des revues
Les Clubs et la parade des miniatures

ANALYSE

Across the Bug River (VUCA Simulations)
Canvas Falcon (auto-edition)
Sacred Oil (Thin Red Line Games)
Crusader Kingdoms (Worthington Games)
Medium Aevum (Les XII Singes)
The Mission (White Dog Games)
Santander 1937 (SNAFU Design)
L'Art de la Guerre V4 (Onyx)
Pony Wars (Baccus)

HOBBY

Jeux d'histoire : jeux aleatoires ?
Une campagne DBA sur la journee
Representer l'infanterie napoleonienne au un pour un

RULES

Pugnate! Regles de gladiateurs

SCENARIOS

Medium Aevum: Ce n'est pas de la petite biere
Campagne Guiscard 2: sur les terres des Mirdassides
Italie 1945 pour ASL
France 1944 pour M44
Campagne pour le Mali, Operation Serval1 vol, 84 pgs 2021 FRANCE, CERIGO EDITIONS
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1-932001N Various LA REVUE NAPOLEON #1 (New series) Contents of this first issue of the new series of the journal Napoleon
* 1810 : naissance de l'Argentine, - 1810: Birth of Argentina,
* La victoire de Grand Port, - The victory of Grand Port,
* Massena, marechal d'Empire, prince d'Essling, - Massena, Marshal of the Empire, Prince of Esslingen,
* La bataille de Chiclana-Barrosa, - The Battle of Barrosa-Chiclana,
* La naissance du roi de Rome. - The birth of the King of Rome.
* Et, toujours, comme par le passe, l'actualite napoleonienne... And, again, as before, the news of Napoleon ... avec les memes exigences de qualite. with the same quality.
1 vol, 84 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-932001NS Various LA REVUE NAPOLEON 1st (New series) Special - Navy of the First Empire Contents of this first special issue of the journal Napoleon include: La Marine Sous Empire; La Folie de Boulogne; La Siege d'Anvers 1814; L'enfer des pontons, and more.1 vol, 84 pgs 2015 FRANCE, LCV
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1-932002N Various LA REVUE NAPOLEON #2 (New series) Contents:
* Timeline
* The journey of Napoleon and Marie-Louise Holland in 1811
* Discord and misunderstanding between the French marshals in Spain and Portugal
* Daily life of a soldier of the Grand Army
* Women in the British army during the Napoleonic Wars
* The drums of the Empire
* Dumouriez, hero Jemappes, outlaw of the Empire1 vol, 84 pgs 2012 ITALY
NEW-softcover, available late January 2012 [French text] ......$30.00

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1-932003N Various LA REVUE NAPOLEON #3 (New series) Contents of this issue of the journal Napoleon 3:
* Timeline
* The foreign policy of Russia and France of Catherine II Paul I
* Lines of Torres Vedras, a symbol of the 'grand strategy' British
* The suicide of General Godinot
* The assault of Ciudad Rodrigo
* A pinnacle of glass and paper? Marriage and birth imperial staged by the artists (1810-1811),
* The songs of the soldiers of Napoleon
* Life in the high mountain regions
* The Arms of the King of Rome1 vol, 84 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-932004N Various LA REVUE NAPOLEON #4 (New series) Contents include: Timeline, The pages of their Majesties, The marital problems of the Duke of Wellington, Assault Badajoz (April 6, 1812) , The burning of the Institute of Egypt, The Greek question under the First Empire, Strategic issues of the Adriatic Sea, and Regnier, Duke of Massa, chief judge at the service of the Emperor.1 vol, 84 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-932005N Various LA REVUE NAPOLEON #5 (New series) Contents of this issue of the Napoleon Journal 5: Timeline; The Passage of the Niemen; Oudinot: the Niemen to Polotsk; Logistics and Supply: The Grande Armee during the Russian Campaign; Interview with Jean Tulard; July 22, 1812: Battle of Arapiles; Biennais: Forced and Faithful of the Emperor; Patriotic Songs of the Great Army; and The Reform of the Prussian Army.1 vol, 84 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-932006N Various LA REVUE NAPOLEON #6 (New series) Contents of this issue of the Napoleon Journal 6: Timeline; Summer 1812: The Harvests Were So Beautiful; Destinies: Russian Generals; The Siege of the Castle of Burgos 1812; The Black Napoleon; Joseph de Maistre and Evenings in Saint Petersburg; Prussian Regulation of 1812; Bacler of Alba: A General of War and Glory; and The Empire and the Necessary Reorganization.

This sixth edition of the journal Napoleon offers a new formula: instead of examining only military events, as decisive as they are, it explores many other aspects of this extraordinary period. For the news this fall 1812 is not only on the roads of Moscow, it is equally in St. Petersburg, where Joseph de Maistre developed his philosophy about revolution. 1 vol, 84 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-932007N Various LA REVUE NAPOLEON #7 (New series) Contents of this issue:
* Timeline,
* The miracle of the Berezina
* The French at Novodevichy Convent in Moscow
* The truce between the Prussians and Russians
* Songs of Napoleon's soldiers,
* The retreat of the army of Wellington
* The splendor of the Empire by the painting
* 1812-2012: Questioning History
* December 2, President Madison.1 vol, 84 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-932010N Various LA REVUE NAPOLEON #10 (New series) Includes:
* Timeline,
* Why are Napoleon's Enemies Now His Admirers?
* Revenge of Blucher
* The Melancholy Death of General Moreau
* The Death of Marshal Poniatowski
* Strategic line
* Seats of San Sebastian,
* Kleist and the battle of Arminus and the Fraunhofer Lines
* March of the Old Guard at Leipzig
* Charles Baudin1 vol, 84 pgs 2013 FRANCE, LCV
NEW-softcover, available late September 2013 [French Text] ......$30.00

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1-932011N Various LA REVUE NAPOLEON # 11 (New series) Includes:
* Timeline,
* The campaign of 1814
* Alsace in 1814
* The quarrel natural boundaries
* The crossing of the Rhine at Kaub
* Swiss soldiers in 1814
* The Laine report
* The death of Fichte
* The defeat of Orthez
* Short history of the great history of weapons
1 vol, 84 pgs 2013 FRANCE, LCV
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1-932012N Various LA REVUE NAPOLEON # 12 (New series) Includes: D'un coup d'Etat a l'autre, Abdication of Napoleon, Wellington vs. Soult at Toulouse, Attack at Bergen ap Zoom, and more.
1 vol, 84 pgs 2014 FRANCE, LCV
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1-932013N Various LA REVUE NAPOLEON # 13 (New series) Napoleon plots his return from his island prison as divisions rend France. The Bourbons are on the throne, but many old soldiers and veterans would flock to the colors of Napoleon. Other articles cover the Napoleonic era of 1814 to 1815.1 vol, 84 pgs 2014 FRANCE, LCV
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1-932014N Various LA REVUE NAPOLEON # 14 (New series) Tallyrand and the restoration1 vol, 84 pgs 2014 FRANCE, LCV
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1-932015N Various LA REVUE NAPOLEON # 15 (New series) Includes: La-bas, a l'ile d'Elbe; De l'autre cote de l'Atlantique; Tandis qu'a Vienne le 'congres s'amuse'; General Nansouty qui meurt a Paris le 12 Fevrier; En attendant, c'est le calme avant la tempete; and more.
1 vol, 84 pgs 2014 FRANCE, LCV
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1-932016N Various LA REVUE NAPOLEON # 16 (New series) Contents include: Napoleon: Reorganise son Armee; Compagne du duc d'Angouleme dans le Vauclude; Montgaillard: Agent Secret et Historie; and more.1 vol, 84 pgs 2015 FRANCE, LCV
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1-932017N Various LA REVUE NAPOLEON # 17 (New series) Contents include: Waterloo: Quel Vainquere?; Le culte des morts apres Waterloo; Grouchy: le coupable ideal; and more.1 vol, 84 pgs 2015 FRANCE, LCV
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1-932018N Various LA REVUE NAPOLEON # 18 (New series) Contents include: Waterloo: Quel Vainquere?; Le culte des morts apres Waterloo; Grouchy: le coupable ideal; and more.1 vol, 84 pgs 2015 FRANCE, LCV
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1-932019N Various LA REVUE NAPOLEON #19 (New series) 1 vol, 84 pgs 2015 FRANCE, LCV
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1-932020N Various LA REVUE NAPOLEON # 20 (New series) La Cambronne, Chateaubriand defie Louis XVIII, Les Surprises de l'Occupation Russe, and more.1 vol, 84 pgs 2016 FRANCE, LCV
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1-932021N Various LA REVUE NAPOLEON # 21 (New series) Amiral Nelson: La Face Cachee du Heros, La Revolte des demi-solde, La Vin de Constance porte-t-il malheur? and more.1 vol, 84 pgs 2016 FRANCE, LCV
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1-932023N Various LA REVUE NAPOLEON # 23(New series) Articles include: Admiral Nelson: La Face Cachee du Heros, La Revolte des Demi-solde, La Vin de Constance Porte-t-il Malheur, and more.1 vol, 84 pgs 2016 FRANCE, LCV
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1-932025N Various LA REVUE NAPOLEON # 25 (New series) Articles cover: Epuration a repetition dans la gandarmerie, le proces du general Travot, l'ombre portee de Napoleon, and more.1 vol, 84 pgs 2017 FRANCE, LCV
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1-938017 Various STRATEGY & TACTICS QUARTERLY #17: Napoleon's Art of Battle w/ Map Poster Napoleon's Art of Battle: System or Genius? The rise of Napoleon Bonaparte to the French throne stemmed from a series of battlefield victories over the armies of every European dynasty. Those battles were sought by Napoleon after careful planning and maneuver to give him the edge on the contested field. This work examines the nature of that process, both in the weeks and days leading to the collision and the hours during which it was brought to fulfillment.1 vol, 116 pgs 2022 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-961001 Various TRADITIONS #1 This new magazine combines the older magazines, Tradition and Soldat Napoleon, into one magazine.

Contents include July 1830: La Conquete D'Alger, Bernadotte un Curieux Destin, Le Glaive Modele 1831, and 1870: L'hecatombe de Borney.1 vol, 100 pgs 2015 FRANCE, LCV
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1-961012 Various TRADITIONS # 12 Articles include: 20th Maine at Gettysburg; Battle of Montenorte; Petit Chapeau et sa Redingote; Mouzon Le Pont du Salut; and more.1 vol, 100 pgs 2016 FRANCE, LCV
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1-961017 Various TRADITIONS #17: Borodino Articles include: Borodino, Victory at Neerwinden, Palace of Blenheim, Retour des Fonds de Giberne, and more. 1 vol, 116 pgs 2018 FRANCE, LCV
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1-961018 Various TRADITIONS # 18: Les Fran?ais Victorieux a Waterloo en 1794 Articles include: Combat Bourget 1870, Russian Army in France, Cannon Making by Frerejean, and more. 1 vol, 116 pgs 2018 FRANCE, LCV
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1-961019 Various TRADITIONS #19 Articles include: Combat Bourget 1870, Russian Army in France, Cannon Making by Frerejean, and more. 1 vol, 116 pgs 2018 FRANCE, LCV
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1-961020 Various TRADITIONS #20 Articles include: Combat Bourget 1870, Russian Army in France, Cannon Making by Frerejean, and more. 1 vol, 116 pgs 2018 FRANCE, LCV
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1-961021 Various TRADITIONS #21 Articles include: Combat Bourget 1870, Russian Army in France, Cannon Making by Frerejean, and more. 1 vol, 116 pgs 2018 FRANCE, LCV
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1-961022 Various TRADITIONS # 22 In France of 1823, the internal situation is particularly tense and a generalized climate of suspicion limits the individual initiative. In the Chamber of Deputies, intolerance is maximum and common insults. It is in this high-voltage atmosphere that the government, trapped by its refusal to allow the passage of foreign armies, is forced to lift an observation body of 100,000 men to come to the aid of Ferdinand VII, hostage of the constitutionals. The decision goes horribly wrong in the assembly and even comes to the expulsion Manu Militari from Jacques-Antoine Manuel, Liberal member of the Vendee, on 3 March.

The situation is fortunately more serene on the ground where the French troops, led by the Duke of Angouleme assisted by the experienced general Armand Charles Guilleminot, bring together elders from the first Empire and new recruits. Ten years after the defeat of Vitoria, the French enjoyed their revenge after a quick campaign, all astonished that the population favored them. Thirty years earlier, in 1793, they were two less fortunate armies fighting violently around Cholet. The Republican troops led by General Kleber clashed with the Catholic and Royal army of Vendee led by Maurice d'elbee. Winners in the first clashes, the Vendeens end up being defeated in one of the bloodiest battles of the revolution.1 vol, 116 pgs 2018 FRANCE, LCV
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1-961023 Various TRADITIONS # 23 In France of 1823, the internal situation is particularly tense and a generalized climate of suspicion limits the individual initiative. In the Chamber of Deputies, intolerance is maximum and common insults. It is in this high-voltage atmosphere that the government, trapped by its refusal to allow the passage of foreign armies, is forced to lift an observation body of 100,000 men to come to the aid of Ferdinand VII, hostage of the constitutionals. The decision goes horribly wrong in the assembly and even comes to the expulsion Manu Militari from Jacques-Antoine Manuel, Liberal member of the Vendee, on 3 March.

The situation is fortunately more serene on the ground where the French troops, led by the Duke of Angouleme assisted by the experienced general Armand Charles Guilleminot, bring together elders from the first Empire and new recruits. Ten years after the defeat of Vitoria, the French enjoyed their revenge after a quick campaign, all astonished that the population favored them. Thirty years earlier, in 1793, they were two less fortunate armies fighting violently around Cholet. The Republican troops led by General Kleber clashed with the Catholic and Royal army of Vendee led by Maurice d'elbee. Winners in the first clashes, the Vendeens end up being defeated in one of the bloodiest battles of the revolution.1 vol, 116 pgs 2018 FRANCE, LCV
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1-961024 Various TRADITIONS # 24 Cover story: La Revolution Technologique de l'Artillerie. L'Artillerie a pied de la Garde, Le Reglement de 1791. La Premiere Invasion Francaise en Toscane, and more.1 vol, 116 pgs 2019 FRANCE, LCV
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1-961025 Various TRADITIONS # 25 Articles include: La Legion Etrangere en Espagne, L'Apre Battaille de Villexersexel, Joseph Hooker 'Fighting Joe', Elchingen Audacieuse Victoire, and more. 1 vol, 116 pgs 2019 FRANCE, LCV
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1-961026 Various TRADITIONS # 26 Articles include: L'Armee du Rhin: Une Armee de la Revolultion, L'Exceptionnelle Legion du Danube, Le Peintre et ses Graveurs, Les Carabiniers au Chemin de L'Honneur, and more.1 vol, 116 pgs 2019 FRANCE, LCV
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1-216680 Vasylievm Oleg RUSSIAN DRAGOONS AND GENDARMES 1801-1815 60+ full color plates of uniforms and equipment, over 100 uniforms shown.1 vol, 120 pgs 2018 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-66648 Vela, Francisco SOMOSIERRA 1808:La Grande Armee in Spain 'Osprey' type book with (8) color plates1 vol, 80 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-234460 Vionnet, Louis WITH NAPOLEON'S GUARD IN RUSSIA: The Memoirs of Major Vionnet, 1812 Major Louis Joseph Vionnet's memoirs of Napoleon's disastrous 1812 campaign in Russia are readable, detailed, and full of personal anecdotes and vivid glimpses into the life of the 19th-century soldier. His account concentrates in particular on the retreat from Moscow, but he was present at all the major actions and followed the entire course of the campaign from the opening moves in July 1812 to being chased through Prussia by bands of Cossacks in early 1813. He was present at the destruction of Smolensk, toured the battlefield of Borodino and witnessed the great fire in Moscow.

Vionnet was a major in the Fusiliers-Grenadiers, a regiment of veterans in the Imperial Guard, and his account provides a wonderful insight into the elan, morale and cohesion of this elite fighting force. Jonathan North has translated Vionnet's memoirs for the first time for this English edition. In addition to providing detailed explanatory notes, he quotes from the accounts left by five other soldiers from the same regiment, and these extracts allow the reader to follow the ups and downs of the unit as a whole. He retired in the 1830s and died in 1834.1 vol, 176 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-34591 Viskovatov, A.V. translated by Mark Conrad RUSSIAN ARMY ORGANIZATION, 1801-1825 Volume 10a:HISTORICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE CLOTHING AND ARMS OF THE RUSSIAN ARMY, originally published in 1841. This volume covers Raising's, name changes, disbandment's and assignments for all units.1 vol, 156 pgs 1998 HOPWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-34592 Viskovatov, A.V. translated by Mark Conrad RUSSIAN INFANTRY UNIFORMS, 1801-1825 Volume 10b:HISTORICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE CLOTHING AND ARMS OF THE RUSSIAN ARMY, originally published in 1841, (125) b/w illust of Grenadiers, Marines, Musketeers, Jagers and Carabiniers,1 vol, 185 pgs 1998 HOPWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-34593 Viskovatov, A.V. translated by Mark Conrad RUSSIAN CAVALRY UNIFORMS, 1801-1825 Volume 11:HISTORICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE CLOTHING AND ARMS OF THE RUSSIAN ARMY, originally published in 1841, (125) b/w illust of Cuirassiers, Dragoons, Horse-Jagers, Hussars, Lancers, Gendarmes & Train.1 vol, 278 pgs 1998 HOPWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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2-16880 Von Clausewitz, General Carl CAMPAIGN OF 1812 IN RUSSIA, THE Superb first-hand account, few accounts have contributed more to our understanding of this pivotal Napoleonic campaign.1 vol, 288 pgs 2001 NY,
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1-46920 Von Muffling, Baron intro by Peter Hofschroer MEMOIRS OF BARON VON MUFFLING Senior Prussian staff officer's account of the Napoleonic Wars from Jena to Waterloo, with personal accounts of Blucher, Gneisenau and others. Muffing is best known as Blucher's liaison to Wellington.1 vol, 544 pgs 1997 LONDON, GREENHILL BOOKS
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1-42680 Von Pivka, Otto ARMIES OF 1812:Vol #1-The French Army Includes foreign regiments in French Service and the Confederation of the Rhine, o/b's for all the Corps, b/w & color illust of uniforms/flags.1 vol, 160 pgs 1977 CAMBRIDGE, PSL PUBLISHING
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1-66390 Vovsi, Eman M. L'ARMEE FRANCAISE:Army of the Orient 1798-1804 8.5x11, complete o/b's, bios on the commanders, b/w uniform line drawings, appendices.1 vol, 52 pgs 2003 US, OMM Publishing
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3-32920 Walter, Jakob edited by Mark Raeff DIARY OF A NAPOLEONIC FOOT SOLDIER, THE Walter's account of the Grand Armee from 1806-1815 unique in that Walter's was an enlisted man, and his account is the only known account of Campaigns by the Grand Armee.1 vol, 170 pgs 1991 NY, DOUBLEDAY PUBLISHING
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1-204720 Wareham, Tom FRIGATE COMMANDER Based on the private journal of Lieutenant - and then Captain - Graham Moore, a naval officer serving during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. Moore's journal gives a unique and detailed account of what life was like for a serving naval officer. In particular it reveals the problems an officer had in managing the crew of a frigate, maintaining discipline and turning his ship into an efficient man of war.

Moore was one of the navy's 'star captain', serving continuously as a frigate commander between 1793 and 1804. His early career took him to Newfoundland, and then, as a captain, he served with Sir William Sidney Smith's squadron operating on the north coast of France. He was present during the Naval Mutiny at Spithead in 1797, and helped to destroy the French fleet off Ireland in 1798. His most famous action occurred in September 1804, when his squadron engaged and captured a Spanish frigate squadron carrying a fortune in treasure. The following year his frigate, HMS Indefatigable, was involved in the opening of the Trafalgar campaign.
1 vol, 304 pgs 2014 UK, Pen and Sword
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1-16830 Weller, Jac WELLINGTON IN THE PENINSULA, 1808-1814 This classic account of Wellington's tactics and strategy in the Peninsular War is one of the best single-volume works ever written on the epic campaign.

Jac Weller covers all the battles with the French in which Wellington was involved. Talavera, Busaco, Salamanca and Vitoria are among the famous battles that he brings to life once more, with the aid of meticulous research, extensive visits to and photographs of the battlefields themselves, and an unwavering ability to cut a clear path through tangled military events.

Wellington in the Peninsula brilliantly demonstrates how a great commander finally achieved victory after six years of battle against Napoleon's army.1 vol, 256 pgs 2012 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-195170 Weller, Jac WELLINGTON AT WATERLOO Reprint. Jac Weller studies every move and countermove of the battle, recreating not only the actions and tactics of the two great leaders but the epic engagements and clashes between the troops themselves that were pivotal for the victory or defeat. The author also studies the related battles of Quatre Bras and Ligny. He takes the reader with him onto the battlefield of Waterloo, a terrain whose features are still recognizable today, and which is bought to life for the reader by detailed maps and by the author's vivid and riveting descriptions of the progress of the fighting.

This 'completely original approach,' said the Times Literary Supplement on the book's first publication, strikes as fresh today. This new edition includes an introduction specially written for it by the author. 1 vol, 320 pgs 2011 UK, FRONTLINE
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1-21130 Weller, Jac WELLINGTON AT WATERLOO One of the very best accounts of Wellington's win, b/w illust, appendix, biblio, index.1 vol, 288 pgs 1998 LONDON, GREENHILL BOOKS
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1-53720 Weller, Jac edited by Andrew Uffindell ON WELLINGTON:The Duke and His Art of War Collection of essays on Wellington's generalship and military genius. Weller examines his mastery of logistics, intelligence, defensive positions and more, b/w maps/drawings, biblio, index.1 vol, 224 pgs 1998 LONDON, GREENHILL BOOKS
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1-219700 White, Kenton THE KEY TO LISBON: The Third French Invasion of Portugal, 1810-11 This study details the preparation, planning, and execution of the invasion of Portugal in 1810 by the French Armee de Portugal under Marshal Massena, the defensive measures taken by the British and their Portuguese and Spanish allies, and the practice of all armies involved during this campaign.

The work focusses on the strategic, operational, and tactical planning undertaken by both sides in preparation for the invasion and the actual progress of the campaign. A narrative of the battles and sieges, with analysis at the tactical-level, also brings out the differences in planning and intelligence gathering.

This particular campaign was crucial as a turning point in the Peninsular War. This was the last time that Portugal was invaded by the French during the Peninsular War and the allies' handling of the campaign contrasted sharply with that of the French. Its success also gave Wellington political security against the 'croakers' back in England. The research demonstrates the difficulties both armies had in prosecuting their plans during the campaign, and highlights the stark differences in the approach taken by each commander.1 vol, 256 pgs 2019 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-237670 White, Kenton THE KEY TO LISBON: The Third French Invasion of Portugal, 1810-11 Examines the preparation, planning, and execution of the invasion of Portugal in 1810 by the French Armee de Portugal under Marshal Massena, and the defensive measures taken by the British and their Portuguese and Spanish allies. Details the strategic, operational, and tactical planning undertaken by both sides in preparation for the invasion, and the actual progress of the campaign. A narrative of the battles and sieges, with analysis at the tactical-level, also brings out the differences in planning and intelligence gathering. This particular campaign was crucial and a turning point in the Peninsular War. Also covers the practice of all armies involved during this campaign. Includes 13 b/w photos and 11 maps.1 vol, 256 pgs 2023 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-47380 Wickwire, Franklin & Mary CORNWALLIS:The Imperial Years Detailed bio of Cornwallis during his years inIreland, India and as Master of Ordnance duringthe Napoleonic Wars, b/w illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 340 pgs 1980 CHAPEL HILL, UNIV NC PRES
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2-47380 Wickwire, Franklin & Mary CORNWALLIS:The Imperial Years Detailed bio of Cornwallis during his years inIreland, India and as Master of Ordnance duringthe Napoleonic Wars, b/w illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 340 pgs 1980 CHAPEL HILL, UNIV NC PRES
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1-231070 Wilkin, Bernard FIGHTING FOR NAPOLEON: French Soldiers' Letters 1799-1815 The French side of the Napoleonic Wars is often seen from a strategic point of view, or in terms of military organization and battlefield tactics, or through officers' memoirs. It is rarely seen from the perspective of the lowest ranks of the army, and the experience of the ordinary soldiers is less well known and is often misunderstood. That is why this account, based on more than 1,600 letters written by French soldiers of the Napoleonic armies, is of such value. It adds to the existing literature by exploring every aspect of the life of a French soldier during the period 1799-1815.

The book will be fascinating and informative reading for military and cultural historians, but it will also appeal to anyone who is interested in the war experience of common soldiers. It offers the English-speaking audience a French view of a conflict which is too often limited to the traditional memoirs of Captain Coignet, Colonel Marbot, and Sergeant Bourgogne.1 vol, 192 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-216580 Wilkin, Bernard and Rene FIGHTING THE BRITISH: French Eyewitness Accounts from the Napoleonic Wars The British army during the Napoleonic Wars is often studied using English sources and the British view of their French opponents has been covered in exhaustive detail. However, the French view of the British has been less often studied and is frequently misunderstood. This book, based on hundreds of letters, memoirs, and reports of French officers and soldiers of the Napoleonic armies, adds to the existing literature by exploring the British army from the French side of the battle line.

Each chapter looks at a specific campaign involving the French and the British. Extensive quotes from the French soldiers who were there are complemented by detailed notes describing the context of the war and the career of the eyewitness.

Throughout the emphasis is on the voices of the lower ranks, the conscripts and the noncommissioned and junior officers. They describe in their own words the full range of warfare during the period - not only land battles but battles at sea, including the Nile and Trafalgar - and accounts of captivity in England are included too.

This original and revealing material gives a fascinating insight into the attitudes and concerns of the French soldiers of the period and their views about their British enemy.1 vol, 200 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-210540 Wilkin, Bernard and Rene FIGHTING FOR NAPOLEON: French Soldiers' Letters 1799-1815 This account, based on more than 1,600 letters written by French soldiers of the Napoleonic armies, explores every aspect of the life of a French soldier during the period 1799-1815. It offers the English-speaking audience a French view of a conflict which is too often limited to the traditional memoirs of Captain Coignet, Colonel Marbot or Sergeant Bourgogne.1 vol, 192 pgs 2016 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-COL3212 Willner, Carl BORODINO, Napoleon in Russia 1812 - block game 103 wooden blocks, Labels, Mapboard, Orders of Battle, 4 Dice, and Rules 1.02.

The historical battle involved wave after wave of frontal attacks by both sides, focusing on the Russian redoubts. However, the game will show all the options available to Napoleon and Kutuzov, including some not attempted historically. The French player has several possible lines of attack and the Russian player must try to anticipate and counter them all. The tactical interaction of Napoleonic infantry, cavalry and artillery is also emphasized, including cavalry charges and squares. This makes for exciting and tense gaming.

Movement and combat are resolved within areas. The game plays using the fast-paced Move-Move-Battle sequence seen in Shiloh. Players activate leaders to command divisions of the same corps. Game time is 3-4 hours.1 vol, 1 pgs 2012 US, COLUMBIA GAMES
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1-225640 Wills, Garry David Wellington at Bay - The Battle of Villamuriel, 25 October 1812 The Battle of Villamuriel was the largest engagement of Wellington's retreat from Burgos in 1812. Twice as many men were involved as in the better-known actions at Villadrigo/Venta del Pozo two days earlier. Includes 12 b/w maps, 5 color plates, 3 b/w and 6 color photos, numerous tables.

Improves significantly on previous accounts in the campaign histories by Napier, Fortescue, Oman, and Divall. Archival sources from Great Britain, France, Spain, and Portugal have been used to build a coherent and balanced account. The orders of battle are detailed and the military experience of both the commanders and their units is provided. Detailed maps of the deployment of both forces throughout the action are provided. A detailed breakdown of the casualties on both sides is also given.

Also highlighted are the previously unreported role of 9th Foot as an aspiring light infantry regiment, and the 1835 controversy around Napier's account using the archives of the Sir John Oswald and a potential source for Napier's account is identified. This has resulted in a detailed study of one day's action in the 1812 campaign, with a view to extracting improved understanding of how the armies fought. The wargamer is provided with detailed scenarios to enable them to recreate the action on the table top. The action is effectively a rematch between the Anglo-Portuguese 5th Division and the 5th Division of the Armee de Portugal, only a few months after the former successfully dispersed the latter at Salamanca in July. 1 vol, 224 pgs 2020 UK, HELION AND SON
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1-223631 Wilson, David The Danish Army of the Napoleonic Wars 1807-1814 V1: High Command, Line and Light Infantry This book was written to provide an in-depth study of the Danish and Norwegian armies of the Napoleonic Wars. The goal was to provide a working document which is as accurate as possible, covering the uniforms of these armies, their weapons and their evolution as well as their colours and a look at their basic tactics. Although this is principally a uniform book, historical background is also provided to place the details in their context.

This first volume covers the uniforms of the High Command, Guard, and Line and Light Infantry, their arms, equipment, and colours. 42 color plates

The product of five years of research, this study grew out of the author's desire to provide a reference for friends who were painting Danish wargames figures. It soon became apparent that very little was written on the subject in English and this led to extensive research and consultation with experts including Alan Perry of Perry Miniatures and J?rgen Koefoed Larsen. Every effort has been made to reconcile conflicting sources, rather than risk perpetuating myths and errors, and the result is a comprehensive and lavishly-illustrated reference work on this significant but often-overlooked Napoleonic army.
1 vol, 148 pgs 2020 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-223632 Wilson, David THE DANISH ARMY OF THE NAPOLEONIC WARS1807-1814 V2:Cavalry and Artillery In-depth study of the Danish and Norwegian armies of the Napoleonic Wars -- uniforms, weapons, colors, their evolution, and basic tactics.

This second volume examines the regular cavalry and field artillery: organization, uniforms, arms, equipment, cannon, limbers, and wagons with 54 original full color plates. Also includes fortress and coastal artillery, which was of importance to countries with long coastlines.

Compiled with the assistance of Danish, Norwegian, and German historians.
1 vol, 154 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-223633 Wilson, David THE DANISH ARMY OF THE NAPOLEONIC WARS 1807-1814: Volume 3 - Norwegian Troops and Militia Provides an in-depth study of the Danish and Norwegian armies of the Napoleonic Wars. The goal was to provide a working document which is as accurate as possible, covering the uniforms of these armies, their weapons and their evolution as well as their colors and a look at their basic tactics. Although this is principally a uniform book, historical background is also provided to place the details in their context. Most of the information contained in this volume is published in the English language for the first time. Includes 62 color ills, and three tables.

This third volume looks in depth principally at the Norwegian Army including the regular infantry, cavalry, including their Colours, Guidons, and Standards, and the field artillery covering all aspects of their organization, uniforms, arms and equipment as well as their Jaegers, light infantry and ski troops. The specifically Norwegian cannon and limbers are also covered. Also covers the numerous Norwegian and Danish volunteer and militias companies, some of whom were actively engaged on the field of battle. An in depth study of the Island of Bornholm is also included. 1 vol, 222 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-61610 Wilson, John Marius MEMOIR OF FIELD-MARSHALL THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON Twenty two engraved full color battle maps, (24)steel engraved portraits of British & FrenchGeneral Officers, (6) steel engraved illust, ageneral biography of Wellington.2 vol, 1276 pgs 1855 LONDON, A. FULLERTON & CO
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2-12070 Windrow, Martin & Embleton, Gerry MILITARY DRESS OF THE PENINSULAR WAR: 1808-1814 20 color plates, depicting 100 uniformed figures by Embleton, highlight this excellent work. Maps, appendix, and bibliography.1 vol, 200 pgs 1974 US, HIPPOCRENE BOOKS INC
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1-55270 Wollocombe, Richard Henry WITH THE GUNS IN THE PENINSULA Peninsular War Journal of Captain William WebberRoyal Artillery, b/w illust/map, biblio, index.1 vol, 196 pgs 1991 LONDON, GREENHILL BKS
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1-17800 Wood, General Sir Everlyn CAVALRY IN THE WATERLOO CAMPAIGN Exploits of cavalry regiments and their leaders in the Waterloo Campaign, b/w illust, maps.1 vol, 0 pgs 1998 UK, WORLEY PUBLICATIONS
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1-55460 Woodman, Richard VICTORY OF SEAPOWER:Winning the Napoelonic War Over 300 contemporary images from the National Maritime Museum highlight this book, covers all aspects of the Naval Wars including the support of Wellington, biblio, index.1 vol, 192 pgs 1998 LONDON, CHATHAM BOOKS
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1-203300 Wright, David THE WURTTEMBERG ARMY: In the Campaign of 1809 The Wurttemberg army is little known125430 in English literature, never having come up against British troops, but is one of the most fascinating Napoleonic military organizations for its size.

The brainchild of the autocratic, benevolent despot, Friedrich I, it increased from four battalions of infantry and two regiments of cavalry when Friedrich succeeded in 1797 to 21 battalions of infantry and six regiments of cavalry in 1809. From a tiny Duchy within the Holy Roman Empire, Wurttemberg increased in size and power to become a significant realm within Europe, while Friedrich was promoted from Duke to Elector to King as his army became a more and more important part of Napoleon's Grande Armee.

The army was at the peak of its powers in 1809, having been honed in the Silesian campaign of 1806-7. In the Danube campaign of 1809, it played an important part in the battles of Abensberg and Eggmuhl and, without the aid of French troops, defeated an Austrian Corps at Linz-Urfahr. Wurttemberg officers at all levels showed brilliance and initiative, while the Jager, light infantry, cavalry and horse artillery in particular operated at the highest standards, receiving the admiration of French commanders such as Bernadotte, Bessieres, Massena, Lassalle and their own (begrudged) commander, Vandamme.

After Linz-Urfahr, Bernadotte described it's actions as only bearing comparison with the performance accustomed to be expected of the finest French troops -- a fitting tribute.1 vol, 208 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-209170 Yezhov, A. THE NAPOLEONIC WARS Large format, English text. Contains 42 full-page paintings by the Russian artist Yezhov covering the Napoleonic Wars between the start of the war by the Third Coalition in May 1803 and Emperor Napoleon's second abdication in June 1815. 1 vol, 128 pgs 2015 GERMANY, BERLIN ZINNFIGURIN
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1-52530 Yonge, Charlotte MEMOIRS OF COLONEL BUGEAUD Bugeaud joined French Army in 1805, he served atAusterlitz, Pultusk, Saragossa, Maria. PromotedChef de Battlion 1811 he then served with L'ArmeeD'Aragon and in 1815 L'Armee des Alpes, maps.1 vol, 188 pgs 1998 UK, WORLEY PUBLICATIONS
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1-85364 Zucker, Kevin 1807 TRIUMPH WITHOUT VICTORY Special Study of the Battle of Friedland, a stand-alone product as well as additional data for the OSG game HABIT OF VICTORY; appendices, maps detailed O/B's.1 vol, 158 pgs 2020 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-OSG0011 Zucker, Kevin Napoleon at Bay EXPANSION KIT Includes: 2 rule books, 1 counter sheet (280), many player aid cards, Charts & Tables Folder. Requires Organization Displays and maps from any edition of the game. We have much better OrBat information to fine-tune the scenarios. Our counter mix shows 82 French, 124 Coalition, and 74 Markers. In addition to creating a new slimmed-down set of rules for NAB, we will have a 4-page folder with optional rules on how to interface between NAB and TLNB scale games. The new counter sheet will have the same color scheme as the TLNB counters. This will make it easier to morph your NAB army onto the TLNB map and mix.1 vol, 0 pgs 2020 US, OSG
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1-OSG006 Zucker, Kevin HIGHWAY TO THE KREMLIN II Highway to Kremlin II is a wargame that manage to recreate the dynamics of attrition so peculiar to Napoleon's invasion of Russia. The losses mount quickly, the supply lines and weather are central. The game usually flows in a historically accurate way : you will see the Russians retreat eastwards and regroup around Smolensk, where they could allow or deny the French a battle. Then, the rush for Moscow ensues, with an inevitable intermediary battle, often very close to Borodino.

The rules, whilst detailed are not excessively complicated, and are easy to get into. Highway to Kremlin II includes vedettes, terrain, foraging, negotiations, fires in cities, destroying and repairing bridges, and partisans : this full depiction of the Russian battlefield experience give the game its distinctive feel.

2021 game information :
Reprint map covers European Russia from Tilsit to Moscow at a scale of 1:1,000,000
Turns average 5 days each. Corps and Army-Level Leaders deploy on-map, while Corps-level combats units track their fluctuating strength

Components :
2 Maps 22' x 34'/ OSG maps are extensively researched, historically accurate, and printed on heavy cardstock in full color.
1 Counter Sheet (280 die-cut player pieces)
2 Booklets (Standard Rules Folder and Exclusive Rules Folder)
4 Leader and Unit Manifest Cards
1 Depot Manifest Card
2 Organization Displays
Turn Record Card
4 Set-up/March Tables
1 Charts and Tables Folder (4-pages)
1 Battle Resolution Worksheet
1 vol, 1 pgs 2021 US, OSG
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1-OSG205 Zucker, Kevin NAPOLEON AGAINST RUSSIA: Wargame This wargame covers five battles from the critical phase of the Campaign, when the Russian Army finally gave Napoleon the decisive battles he so greatly desired. His first maneuver starts out well-with the French poised to slip into Smolensk behind the Russians. However, the opportunity to bring an end to the campaign will remain unfulfilled. After that, Moscow became the default destination of the Grande Armee.

DESCRIPTION
Library of Napoleonic Battles Series: 480 meters per hex, 1 hour per turn, 400-800 men per strength point. Each Approach to Battle game lasts about 22 turns. The Full campaign links the individual battles.

COMPONENTS
Three 22x34-inch maps and one 17x22-inch map; 560 counters; 100 cards; 2 rulebooks; and 15 player aid cards.

BATTLES

Smolensk, A Battle Postponed, 16-17 August
When he recognized that the enemy had withdrawn into the city, the Emperor's plan was stymied. He either had to seize Smolensk on the 16th, without waiting for the arrival of the entire army, or cross the Dneiper River east of Smolensk. Instead he waited for the Russians to make a mistake, and gave them time to pull out along the Moscow road.

Valutino, Rearguard Action, 18 August
When the Russians did give him an opportunity to catch the First Army disunited after a confused night march, Napoleon had already returned to Smolensk, expecting nothing more than a rearguard action. Hence he was not on the scene to coordinate the actions of his Marshals, who, left to themselves, were unable to crystallize a victory out of the opportunity.

Shevardino, Fight for the Redoubt, 5-6 September
The preliminary battle opened with the arrival of the French cavalry who immediate attacked Konovnytsyn. On the 6th, more French forces arrived including the IV Corps and the Polish Corps. The French captured the Shevardino redoubt at a cost of 4,000-5,000 French and 6,000 Russian casualties.

Borodino, The Russian Army is Saved, 7-8 September
In the climactic battle, Napoleon has been criticized for making a simple frontal assault. With our large map the French player will have plenty of maneuver room to try and outflank the Russian army to the south, or even to the north. He will also have the option of attacking the north flank as Kutusov expected.

Maloyaroslavets, The Retreat Goes Awry, 23-24 October
Trying to secure a bridge over the Luzha River, the Italians of Eugene's IV Corps lost about 5,000 and the Russians about 6,000 men as the town changed hands eight times. Except for Davout, all the French marshals advocated a return to the main highway to Smolensk, through the depleted zone, a detour that doomed the Army.1 vol, 1 pgs 2015 US, OSG
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1-OSG206 Zucker, Kevin NAPOLEON LAST GAMBLE: Five Games 16-18 June 1815 Wargame BATTLES:

* Quatre-Bras Ney at the Crossroads, 16 June
* Ligny, The Last Victory, 16 June
* Wavre, Grouchy's Blunder, 18 June
* Waterloo, A Near Run Thing, 18 June
* La Souffel, Rapp's Last Stand, 28 June

DESCRIPTION: Napoleon's Last Battles System, in the Library of Napoleonic Battles Series: 480 meters per hex, 1 hour per turn, 400-800 men per strength point. Each Approach to Battle game lasts about 20 turns. The full campaign links the individual battles.

COMPONENTS: Two 22x34-inch maps; one 17x22-inch map; 560 counters; 100 cards; two rulebooks; 15 player aid cards; and box.1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 US, OSG
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1-OSG2061 Zucker, Kevin NAPOLEON LAST GAMBLE: Fleurus 1794 Wargame Fleurus 1794 is an Expansion Game Module for Napoleon's Last Gamble. Requires the south map from Napoleon's Last Gamble and the southern-extension map from Napoleon's Last Gamble Expansion Kit. The four scenarios cover the battles of Fleurus and Mont St Jean played on the NLG maps. Veterans of TLNB will have an opportunity to examine a key campaign from the French Revolutionary Wars.

Components: one countersheet (280 counters), one 12-page Study Folder, and six player-aid cards (TRC, Setup, etc.) In ziplock.

The Fate of Flanders was to be decided on the Sambre - Republican France against Imperial Austria. The decisive Battle of Fleurus led to the Austrian loss of Belgium. With the two armies clashing again at Mont St Jean, the campaign gave the French Republic additional resources and manpower, opened the gateway to Germany, and opened the port of Antwerp to the French navy.1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 US, OSG
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1-OSG206K Zucker, Kevin NAPOLEON'S LAST GAMBLE: Expansion Kit Contains one 22x34-inch map and one 11x34-inch map extending south to Charleroi and north to Brussels, one 4-page scenario folder, and player aid cards1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 US, OSG
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1-OSG206XK2 Zucker, Kevin THE ROAD TO HALLE: Expansion Kit II for Napoleon's Last Gamble This expansion kit adds one 22x34-inch map (WX) to the battlefield area that will extend the area from Brussels to west of Hal, overlapping the (N) and (NX) maps. Also includes a four-page study folder with three scenarios:

* Expanded Waterloo Scenario: June 18th. Allows Napoleon the option of flanking the Mont St Jean position at the risk of freeing up the 17,000-man Hal force.

* The Fields of Hal Scenario: June 17th - 18th: Hypothetical battle in the Hal environs. Can Blucher affect the outcome? Wellington believed that this area was the most likely location for the culminating battle, rather than Mont St Jean.

* Extended Campaign Scenario: June 15th - 19th: Provides Napoleon and Wellington more operational options, with more areas to defend, more room for maneuver (and for error).
In addition, several Turn Record Charts and Anglo-Allied Setup Cards will be provided to account for the added map and associated arrival times on the WX map. No additional counters will be needed.1 vol, 1 pgs 2019 US, OSG
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1-OSG207 Zucker, Kevin 1809 NAPOLEON'S QUAGMIRE: The Peninsular War Part 2 -- The Campaign in Extremadura Boardgame: The Campaign in Extremadura - Medellin, Talavera, Almonacid, and Ocana

The Year 1809 began with Napoleon's departure from the Iberian Peninsula, to face the Austrian threat on the Danube. He left his brother, Joseph, in nominal command of his armies in Spain, as puppet king in Madrid. Fighting flared on several fronts simultaneously, and the French occupation had some successes, notably at the siege of Saragossa, concluded by Marshal Lannes just before his departure to join the Emperor.

In 1809 the French under Joseph nearly mastered the plains of Old and New Castile. However, the Napoleonic magic could not work at such distances (a dispatch sent from Vienna to Madrid, would travel 2400km in 12 to 14 days); when dispatches arrived they were often days or weeks out of date. A series of battles were fought during the course of the year along the approaches to Madrid from Portugal, where the future Duke of Wellington had just arrived with a small British Army to second the Spanish Army of Extremadura.1 vol, 1 pgs 2018 US, OSG
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1-OSG208 Zucker, Kevin NAPOLEON'S RESURGENCE: War of Liberation Part 1: Spring 1813 Renaissance of the Grande Armee Napoleon advanced into Saxony with a fresh army of 130,000 men, conscripted and trained from scratch in just four months. The green cannon fodder lost 25,000 of their number at the Battle of Lutzen on May 2nd, and 15,000 more fell out along the march from weakness, malnutrition, and disease.

With additional reinforcements the army surged again to 160,000, intercepting the Coalition armies at Bautzen. The French lost 12,000 men, and even more through march attrition. The Russians and Prussians were losing just as many, and had not as many to lose. Yet Napoleon's mere 6,500 cavalry were wholly inadequate to impel his pursuits with the needed punch to damage the enemy. In hopes of building up his strength in cavalry and the other arms, Napoleon accepted a six-week truce. Late Summer negotiations, when they finally came, were not seriously engaged.

Battles: Lutzen, Struggle for the Four Villages, 2 May; Bautzen, The Guard's Moment of Truth, 20-21 May; and Luckau, Gateway to Berlin, 6 June.

Components: Two 22x34-inch maps, One 17x22-inch map, One 11x34-inch map, 560 die-cut units, 100 playing cards, Two rulebooks, 15 player aid cards, and Game box.1 vol, 1 pgs 2018 US, OSG
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1-OSG209 Zucker, Kevin NAPOLEON RETREATS: 1814 Campaign in France II The Campaign in France, Part II: 6 March to 13 March 1814. The major battle was Laon, on 9-10 March, when Napoleon, with 37,000, went up against Blucher's position, on the hill of Laon, with 85,000. (Marshal Marmont with a separate VI Corps was supposed to support the attack, but he was dispersed in a night combat.) Blucher wasn't feeling well and failed to pursue. One more battle was to follow (after two days for R&R) and Napoleon won that battle: Reims, against St. Priest. So actually, he won two out of three.

Craonne, Struggle for the Plateau des Dames, 7 March
The chemin des dames runs the length of a continuous ridge from the N2 to the N44, the two main highways leading north to Laon. Blucher stationed Sacken and Woronzoff's infantry on the plateau just west of Craonne. Napoleon decided on a frontal attack up the chemin on what he believed to be no more than a 20,000-man rearguard. The Russians begrudgingly gave ground, gaining it back in a counterattack, and throwing Ney off the Plateau. Once the French Guard cavalry had stabilized the situation, the Russian right flank began to give way under combined pressure of infantry and cavalry. Napoleon directed 88 guns from the Guard artillery to destroy the Russian center and sent the Guard infantry to attack along the chemin to complete the victory. The Russians withdrew in good order.

Laon, Beginning of the End, 9-10 March
Marshal Ney advanced on Laon in the morning snow. Bulow with 17,000 men held the suburbs of Semilly and Ardon. On the plain west of Laon, Winzingerode was posted with 25,000 men; east of Laon at Athies, Yorck and Kleist held another 25,000 men; Langeron and Sacken were in reserve with 36,000; Napoleon attacked with fewer than 40,000. As the southern suburbs traded hands, Bl?cher thought that he was being attacked just by an advanced guard, but Napoleon threw everything into Ney's attack up until 6 PM. Marmont commanded a separate force of 10,000 which had managed to fight their way to Athies by 5 PM, camping for the night. At 7:30, the Prussian Yorck launched a combined arms attack that routed Marmont's entire camp. A small group of French Guardsmen managed to halt the pursuit. Marmont lost 45 guns, all his wagons, and 3,500 men. Blucher lost a chance to destroy his foe's small army.

Reims, A Quick Success en Passant, 13 March
On March 12th the Russian General St. Priest snatched Reims from its small French garrison. Hearing of this, Napoleon and his small force moved east on the 13th, beginning their attack at 4pm, quickly driving out the enemy, and cutting communications between Blucher and Schwarzenberg at the same time. Only 10,000 French troops were actually engaged against 15,000 of St. Priest, with St. Priest killed along with 3,000 men and 23 guns lost.

Campaign Game: 6-13 March - All three maps fit together to create an irregular playing area 44x68-inch and covering an entire week of fighting.

Components: Three 22x34-inch maps, 560 die-cut units, 100 playing cards, Two rulebooks, 15 player aid cards, and Game Box.1 vol, 1 pgs 2019 US, OSG
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1-OSG210 Zucker, Kevin NAPOLEONS WHEEL: DANUBE CAMPAIGN, PART I BATTLES SIMULATED

Ulm, Napoleon's Wheel, 9-15 October

General Mack's plan was to attack across the Danube at Napoleon's exposed lines of communication. He had concentrated his forces at Ulm for this purpose and ordered Kienmayer to move towards him to support the attack.

Mack wasn't wrong about the strategic value of Ulm. He assumed that this conferred on him a strategic victory in the old 18th century book of strategic thinking. From this point he would be able to maneuver in any direction, without being cut off from supplies, etc. The deep flaw in his thinking was revealed by Napoleon's Wheel around Ulm. In the 18th century such a move would not have been possible. There was no operational level to their thinking in those days. What had changed was a new network of post roads. The Battles of Gunzburg, Elchingen, and Ulm are all covered on one of the two full-size maps. Napoleon managed to seal off the Austrian army's escape routes to the south and east, while Mack was fed erroneous news that revolution had broken out in France. Mack sent Reisch down the left bank of the Danube toward Donauw?rth. Ney crossed to the north bank of the Danube and attacked Riesch's corps at Elchingen. The French captured the heights and drove the Austrians west toward Ulm, taking many prisoners. Although Austrian light troops remained on the north bank, Mack's army would soon be surrounded.

Durrenstein, Kutuzov's Trap, 11 Nov. Mortier had over-extended his three divisions along the north bank of the Danube. Mikhail Kutuzov, commander of the Coalition Army, enticed Mortier to send Gazan's division into a trap and French troops were caught in a valley between two Russian columns. They were rescued by the timely arrival of Dupont's division. Both sides claimed victory. The French lost more than a third of their participants, and Gazan's division lost over 40 percent.

Schoengrabern, Bagration's Rear-Guard, 16 November Bagration was assigned the role of rear-guard to provide the retreating Coalition Army some elbow-room. In the evening, Oudinot's grenadiers attacked and carried the village. Oudinot was wounded and lost 2,000 men. Bagration lost 2,400, but withdrew in good order.

Austerlitz, Napoleon's Apogee, 1-2 December The Austro-Russians occupied the Pratzen Heights, the dominating feature of the battlefield. Their plan required a flank march in the presence of the enemy. Napoleon's deliberately-weakened right was a tempting target and, at the outset, the attack had the French on the ropes. A weak division under Davout arrived in time to check the enemy for the remainder of the day in a terrible struggle at Sokolnitz. As the Russians marched off the plateau to reinforce the south, Napoleon unleashed the IV Corps into their vacated center. Miloradovich attempted to plug the gap, and the battle entered its critical phase. The Russian left wing under Buxh?wden was driven back upon the lakes and decimated. The Austro-Russians lost about 26,000 men and 191 guns; the French about 8,000 men.


CHaslach, Elchingen, Durnstein, Schoengrabern, Austerlitz
Contents: Four maps, 2 counter sheets, 2 rulebooks, 15 player aid cards.1 vol, 0 pgs 2020 US, OSG
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1-OSG211 Zucker, Kevin NAPOLEON INVADES SPAIN A series of defeats provoked Napoleon to lead 200,000 men into the Peninsula. The British attacked near Burgos but were soon forced into a long retreat punctuated by the battles of Sahagun, Benavente and Cacabelos, ending in an evacuation from Coruna in January, 1809. Moore was mortally wounded while directing the defence of the town in the Battle of Coru?a. After only two months in Spain, Napoleon handed command over to Marshal Soult and returned to France, to prepare for renewed hostilities against Austria.

Battles simulated:
Battle of Vimeiro, 21 August 1808 (battle)
Espinosa de los Monteros, 10 November 1808 (clash)
Battle of Tudela, 23 November 1808 (river crossing)
Battle of Coru?a, 16 January 1809 (rear guard)

Game informations
scale: 480m (525 yards)/ hex;
strength: 400-800 men/Strength point (brigade scale);
turn-duration: 1 hour/turn

Components:
four high quality, extensively researched, historically accurate maps printed on heavy cardstock in full color : 2 Maps 34'x22'
2 Maps 17'x11'

2 Counter Sheets (560 die-cut player pieces)
2 Booklets (System Rules and Study Folder)
14 Player Aid Cards (TRC x3, Initial Set-up x4, Casualty x2, Combat Results, Reorganization, Weather, Fog of War Card Instructions x2)
5 Resource Cards (Adding the Cards Folder, Combat Tables Folder, Orders Slip Sheet/Sequence of Play, Victory Worksheet, Cards Removed from Deck/Scenario Parameters)

This game uses the two TLNB Universal Card Decks (French and Coalition). If you do not have them in another OSG game, they can be ordered separately.1 vol, 1 pgs 2020 US, OSG
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1-90170 Asquith, Stuart WAR OF 1812:Campaign Guide To The War With America Ninety color uniform plates and re-enactment photos, original art by Bob Marion1 vol, 210 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-227570 Barbuto, Richard NEW YORK'S WAR OF 1812: Politics, Society, and Combat Covers the performance of the state militia, provides a more accurate account of the conflict's impact on the state's diverse population, and details New York's decisive contribution to the War of 1812. Popular memory of the War of 1812 caroms from the beleaguered Fort McHenry to the burning White House to an embattled New Orleans. But the critical action was elsewhere, as Richard V. Barbuto tells us in this clarifying work that puts the state of New York squarely at the center of America's first foreign war. Includes 10 b&w illustrations, 6 maps, and 1 table.

British demands to move the northern border as far south as the Ohio River put New York on the first line of defense. But it was the leadership of Governor Daniel D. Tompkins that distinguished the state's contribution to the war effort, effectively mobilizing the considerable human and material resources that proved crucial to maintaining the nation's sovereignty. New York's War of 1812 shows how, despite a widespread antiwar movement and fierce partisan politics, Tompkins managed to corral and maintain support-until 1814, when Britain agreed to peace.

Retrieving New York's War of 1812 from the fog of military history, Barbuto describes the disproportionate cost paid by the state in loss of life and livelihood. The author draws on in-depth research of the state's legislative, financial, and militia records, as well as on the governor's extensive correspondence, to plot the conduct of the war regionally and chronologically and to tell the stories of numerous raids, skirmishes, and battles that touched civilians in their homes and communities.1 vol, 408 pgs 2021 US, UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA PRESS
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1-65890 Barbuto, Richard NIAGARA 1814:America Invades Canada Richard Barbuto is the first to offer a comprehensive study of the entire campaign. Barbuto covers every aspect of a campaign that saw the American army come of age, even as its military leaders blundered away potential victory and the acquisition of a coveted expanse of North American territory. Vividly recreating the major battles on the Niagara peninsula--at Chippawa, Lundy's Lane, Fort Erie, and Cook's Mill--Barbuto also clarifies the role of these engagements within the overall framework of American strategy.

Despite early success at Chippawa, four long months of fighting finally ended in something like a draw, with the British still in control of Canada. Barbuto argues convincingly that the American government was never really able to harness, coordinate, and focus its tremendous resources in ways that would have allowed the campaign to succeed. Much of the blame, he shows, can be attributed to the poor leadership and confused strategic thinking of President James Madison and his secretary of war, John Armstrong.

The American effort was further undermined by manpower shortages, a few ineffective field commanders, and the army and navy's inability to coordinate their objectives and operations. Even so, Barbuto contends that the American soldier, led by the likes of Jacob Brown and the legendary Winfield Scott, performed surprisingly well against one of the great armies of the nineteenth century.

1 vol, 410 pgs 2001 LAWRENCE, UNIV OF KANSAS
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1-49841 Barbuto, Richard & Manley, Stephen WAR OF 1812:V1-Uniform Guide of the U.S. Forces A1 size, uniform details of the Regulars, Militia and Volunteers, covers all branches of service.1 vol, 28 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-49842 Barbuto, Richard & Manley, Stephen WAR OF 1812:V2-Uniform Guide of the King's Forces A1 size, uniform details of the British Regulars and the Canadian Fencibles/Militia/Provincial troops, covers Infantry/Cavalry/Artillery, biblio.1 vol, 36 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-194730 Barbuto, Richard V. Long Range Guns, Close Quarter Combat: The Third United States Artillery Regiment in the War of 1812 7x10 inches with color covers, War of 1812 expert Richard Barbuto offers a heavily illustrated and detailed account of the US Third Artillery from its authorization in the spring of 1812 to its amalgamation into the Corps of Artillery in 1814. The unit fought mainly on the northern theater from Lake Champlain to Lake Erie and quite often as infantry rather than artillery, through its actions at Fort Niagara, Queenston Heights, Sacket's Harbor, the St. Lawrence campaign of the autumn of 1813, the attack on Fort Ontario, Sandy Creek, the Niagara and Plattsburgh. Barbuto places the Third Artillery's narrative against a proper historical context and properly devotes much space to the senior officers -- George Armistead, Ichabod Crane, George Izard, Alexander Macomb and George Mitchell -- who raised, trained and commanded it in action.

Numerous sidebar sections throughout the text contain information on personnel, battles, gun drill, military installations and the interesting story of William Apess, a native American who served in the regiment. Finally, two appendices provide a time line of the war and short biographies of military officers from both sides while a third contains the complete text of Surgeon William Horner's useful and descriptive memories of medical service at Buffalo and vicinity during the long and bloody Niagara campaign of 1814. The result is an interesting and informative work of regimental history that might serve as a model of its kind.
1 vol, 144 pgs 2011 US, OLD FORT NIAGRA ASSOCIATION
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1-35500 Berton, Pierre INVASION OF CANADA, THE:1812-1813 Good account of the first year of war. Index, maps, biblio.1 vol, 363 pgs 1980 TORONTO,McCLELLAND LTD
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2-35500 Berton, Pierre INVASION OF CANADA, THE:1812-1813 Good account of the first year of war. Index, maps, biblio.1 vol, 363 pgs 1980 BOSTON, ATLANTIC LITTLE
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1-199040 Blumberg, Arnold WHEN WASHINGTON BURNED - An Illustrated History of the War of 1812 To commemorate the bicentennial of the War of 1812, this book tells the complete story of the great conflict between a young United States of America and imperial Great Britain. From the roots of the conflict, through a profile of the two armies, to descriptions of the great battles and events of the war, this work captures in one lavishly illustrated volume one of America's first great crises.1 vol, 288 pgs 2012 US, CASEMATE PUBLISHING
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1-52070 Collins, Gilbert GUIDE BOOK TO THE HISTORIC SITES OF THE 1812 WAR Detailed look at the 300+ historic sites of the war, 40+ illust and 20+ maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 250 pgs 1997 TORONTO, DUNDURN PRESS
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1-197050 Daughan, George 1812: The Navy's War The name and cover suggest a study of the naval war during the War of 1812, but never judge the book by its cover. The work covers sea and land operations in a one-volume treatment of the war. The prose moves along well enough to keep you reading and the details embedded in battles and operations provide a clear picture of historical considerations and outcomes. All the big land battles are included, such as Lundy's Lane, Bladensburg, Detroit, New Orleans, and more, as well as the naval battles of the USS Constitution, President, Essex, and other famous ships. The book includes political and strategic aspects and captures the essence of various commanders and politicians -- competent and otherwise.

The atlas-style maps are old-school basic -- no battle maps with detailed topographies or plotted ship positions -- but the glossary is extensive enough. The illustration of a square-rigged ship naming all the sails can be helpful. The Index includes a considerable number of USS and HMS ships, but neglects to include land battles.

Overall, 1812 offers an excellent one-volume introduction to the War of 1812. As with any one-volume style book, the less you know about the war, the more informative the text. Yet the writing contains a nice balance between detail and development and the book should prove a springboard to delving further into particular battles and campaigns.1 vol, 491 pgs 2011 US, BASIC BOOKS
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1-203180 de Kat, James Tertius THE BATTLE OF STONINGTON: Torpedoes, Submarines, and Rockets in the War of 1812 In the summer of 1814, a squadron of Royal Navy ships attacked the tiny Connecticut seaport of Stonington, and declared its intention of destroying the town. Over the next four days, the British barraged the nearly defenseless civilian population with some 50 tons of explosives before mysteriously upping anchor and sailing away. Drawing on contemporary news accounts, secret Royal Navy correspondence, and other primary sources, de Kay investigates events leading up to the attack and recounts the exciting details of the battle.1 vol, 240 pgs 2012 US, US NAVAL INSTITUE PRESS
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1-68890 Dudley, Wade G. SPLINTERING THE WOODEN WALL Most naval historians take their cue from the work of Alfred Thayer Mahan published a century ago and view the blockade of the United States during the War of 1812 as a highly effective wooden wall. But Wade Dudley challenges that prevailing interpretation and in the pages of this new study provides a bold new assessment. Rather than an impermeable wooden wall, he says the Royal Navy's blockade resembled a light picket fence that was easily splintered by aggressive American public and private navies preying on British merchantmen. The first book-length treatment of the 1812 blockade since Mahan's, his well-reasoned analysis is certain to influence future thinking about the most used tool in a sailing Navy's arsenal.

The work presents a useful overview of the history, theory, and practice of blockades during the age of fighting sail along with an evaluation of the naval capabilities of the belligerents, a comparison of the blockade of the United States to British blockades of Revolutionary and Napoleonic France, and a discussion of the importance of geography in the theater of conflict. Readers will be fascinated by the story that emerges of the modern world's first super power at war with a developing nation and of a conflict between civilized states that threatened to devolve into little more than a campaign of terror. 5 maps, b/w illust, appendix, notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 256 pgs 2002 ANNAPOLIS, US NAVAL INST
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1-68020 Dunnigan, Brian Leigh illustrated by Eric Manders BRITISH ARMY AT MACKINAC, THE:1812-1815 Story of the British soldiers who captured & heldFort Mackinac from 1812-1815, color illust.1 vol, 56 pgs 2001 US, MACKINAC STATE PARK
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1-214190 Elliot, James STRANGE FATALITY: The Battle of Stoney Creek, 1813 On a spring morning in 1813 the largest amphibious force in American history to that point - 6,000 troops aboard 140 vessels - stormed ashore near the mouth of the Niagara River, routed the British garrison and captured Fort George. It was a textbook operation by determined amateurs, the second consecutive American victory and a promising sign that events of 1813 would redress the military calamities of 1812.

The badly mauled British army, short of provisions and ammunition, reeled westward, its leadership uncertain where the retreat would end. Having conquered the past and present capitals of Upper Canada, the American forces were poised to deliver the body blow the War Hawks in Congress had dreamed of when they predicted a four-week war to subdue the upper province. The fate of Upper Canada hung in the balance.

Ten days later, in a field near the hamlet of Stoney Creek, the promise of that triumph was smashed in a terrifying night action, the outcome of which hinged on a single bayonet charge that carried the American artillery and decapitated the invading army. Little known or appreciated, even by Canadians, Stoney Creek was one of the most decisive reversals of military fortune in the War of 1812 and in no small measure determined the fate of the colony that would become Ontario.1 vol, 320 pgs 2009 CANADA, ROBIN BRASS STUDIO
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1-41220 Elting, John R. AMATEURS, TO ARMS:Military History of the 1812 War A gripping narrative of an unpopular and badly fought war, b/w illust, maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 353 pgs 2001 NY,
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1-68870 Fitz-Enz, Colonel David G. FINAL INVASION, THE:Plattsburg 1812 On September 1, 1814, under the command of Lt. Gen. Sir George Prevost, nearly 15,000 veteran British troops, fresh from victory over Napoleon, crossed the Canadian-American border-the largest foreign army ever to invade the United States.

Opposing the British invasion were Gen. Alexander Macomb and his army of fewer than 5,000 men and the improvised fleet and brilliant strategy of thirty-year-old Lt. Thomas Macdonough. They were on the losing side of a devastating war. By the time the British and Americans clashed on the waters and surrounding shores of Lake Champlain on September 11, 1814, Macomb and Macdonough's government, pursued by British troops, had fled from a burning Washington.

Yet despite the odds, the Americans managed to thwart the world's strongest naval power in one of the most decisive battles in American history. The source of the documentary film of the same name, The Final Invasion is based on primary research and original discoveries-including previously unknown private diaries and orders, missing since the war. Fair-minded, astute, and passionately engaged with his subject, Col. David G. Fitz-Enz brings to life the immediacy and immensity of the British threat, the bloody reality of naval warfare, and the far-reaching consequences of the American victory against tremendous odds.

1 vol, 352 pgs 2001 NY, COOPER SQUARE PRESS
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1-194900 Fredriksen, John C. (ed) WAR OF 1812 IN PERSON, THE: Fifteen Accounts by United States Army Regulars, Volunteers and Militiamen This work reproduces fifteen War of 1812 manuscripts, including diaries, memoirs, and letters. The accounts provide a range of perspectives on the war's ground conflicts, from officers to enlisted men, volunteers and militia. Includes 24 photos, maps, notes, bibliography, and index.
1 vol, 332 pgs 2010 US, McFARLAND & COMPANY
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1-65050 Fredrikson, John C GREEN COATS & GLORY:US Regiment of Riflemen 1808 7x10, color covers, heavily illustrated detailed account of the best US Regiment from 1808-1821, footnotes, biblio, index.

John Fredriksen's Green Coats and Glory, recounts the history not only of the Regiment of Riflemen (the First Regiment of Riflemen from 1814 to 1815) but also that of the Second, Third and Fourth Regiments authorized in early 1814. In contrast to Barbuto, Fredriksen's approach to his subject is more anecdotal and he emphasizes the influence of specific personalities. His work is well illustrated, with many rare portraits of individuals and depictions of uniforms and weapons but lacks maps and tactical diagrams. Although it is no fault of the author, much new information has surfaced in the last ten years which might have been incorporated into the book. For example, Fredriksen states (p. 33) that British troops plundered Ogdensburg in February 1813 when we know from the eyewitness account of that action, 'War on the Ice,' which appeared in Issue 7 (January 2007) of this online publication that most of the looting was actually done by Canadian civilians who crossed the St. Lawrence to plunder.

1 vol, 80 pgs 2001 NY, OLD FORT NIAGRA ASSOC
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1-41180 Fryer, Mary Beacock MORE BATTLEFIELDS OF CANADA Covers eighteen battles, including the first capture of Quebec 1629, five War of 1812 battles, several from the 1870's, b/w maps/illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 184 pgs 1993 TORONTO, DUNDURN PRESS
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2-65660 George, Christopher TERROR ON THE CHESAPEAKE:War of 1812 on the Bay For nearly two years during the War of 1812, the British treated the Chesapeake Bay as their private lake. But in 1814, as attention moved from the northern frontier to the Mid-Atlantic region, the Americans fought back and drove the invaders from the bay. Christopher T. George traces the abuses of the inhabitants of the Chesapeake Bay by Royal Navy raiding parties under arrogant Rear Admiral George Cockburn. Cockburn's burning and pillaging of bay communities proceeded the burning of our nation's capital, Washington, D.C., on August 24-25, 1814, by Major General Robert Ross. Cockburn persuaded Ross that the Americans could not stand up to Lord Wellington's Peninsular War veterans. But he miscalculated when it came to attacking Baltimore, where citizen soldiers, strongly led by Revolutionary War veterans General Samuel Smith and John Stricker, and backed by U.S. Navy regulars, held the British at bay, killing Ross and reclaiming American pride. 57 b/w illust, 15 maps.1 vol, 256 pgs 2002 PA, WHITE MANE PUBLISHING
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1-10420 Graves, Donald E. ROCKET'S RED GLARE, THE: Sir William Congreve War rockets had been in use for more than two centuries but it was not until 1805 that they were improved by William Congreve and introduced into British service. Their use at Copenhagen, Leipzig and Baltimore, where they were immortalized by Francis Scott Key, made them famous. This book outlines the history, construction and use of the rocket from its introduction until about the middle of the 19th century and includes a brief biography of its inventor.. 32 pp., 30 ill1 vol, 32 pgs 1989 NY, MUSEUM RSTORATION
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1-39450 Graves, Donald E. RED COATS & GREY JACKETS:Battle of Chippawa, 1814 Detailed examination of the first battle of the 1812 war were US Regulars met and defeated British Regulars in an open battle, b/w maps, appendices, footnotes, (115) b/w illust, biblio and index.1 vol, 210 pgs 1994 TORONTO, DUNDURN PRESS
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1-49710 Graves, Donald E. WHERE RIGHT AND GLORY LEAD:Battle of Lundy's Lane An account of the most bitterly fought battle of the Niagara Campaign, b/w illust, appendix, index1 vol, 352 pgs 1997 TRONTO, ROBIN BRASS
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1-58450 Graves, Donald E. FIELD OF GLORY:The Battle of Crysler's Farm, 1813 The epic story of the 1813 St. Lawrence Rivercampaign & battles, this campaign is without doubtthe worst in the history of the US Army, extensiveo/b's, appendicies, index.1 vol, 426 pgs 1999 TORONTO, ROBIN BRASS
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1-204330 Graves, Donald editor FIRST CAMPAIGN OF AN ADC: The War of 1812 Memoir of Lt. William Jenkins Worth, US Army First-hand reminiscence by an aide-de-camp on United States Army actions in the Northern Theater along the Canadian border during the war of 1812, from March to November 1813. Originally published, unaccredited, in the 'Military and Naval Magazine of the United States' from 1833-1835, the author has been identified by Donald E. Graves as William Jenkins Worth, (1794-1849), later a General in the Army and the namesake of Fort Worth, Texas.1 vol, 224 pgs 2013 US, OLD FORT NIAGARA ASSOCIATION
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1-203230 Grodzinsli, John R DEFENDER OF CANADA: Sir George Prevost and the War of 1812 When war broke out between Great Britain and the United States in 1812, Sir George Prevost, captain general and governor in chief of British North America, was responsible for defending a group of North American colonies that stretched as far as the distance from Paris to Moscow. He also commanded one of the largest British overseas forces during the Napoleonic Wars. This bio offers a reinterpretation of the general's military leadership in the War of 1812 and shows that Prevost deserves far greater credit for the successful defense of Canada than he has heretofore received.

Earlier accounts portrayed Prevost as overly cautious and attributed the preservation of Canada to other officers, but Grodzinski challenges these assumptions and restores the general to his rightful place as British North America's key military figure during the War of 1812. Grodzinski shows that Prevost's strategic insight enabled him to enact a practicable defense despite scarce resources and to ably integrate naval power into his defensive plans.

Prevost's range of responsibilities in British North America were daunting. They included overseeing joint endeavors with Indian allies, managing logistical matters, monitoring naval construction and personnel needs, supervising colonial governments, and commanding the defense of Canada. Tasked with protecting an extensive and complex territory, Prevost employed a mix of soldiers, sailors, locally raised forces, and indigenous people in taking advantage of the American military's weaknesses to defeat most of its plans.

Following his recall to Britain in 1815 after the defeat at the Battle of Plattsburgh, Prevost would have been court-martialed had he not died unexpectedly. In carefully examining the charges leveled against Prevost, Grodzinski shows the general to have preserved the integrity of Canada, allowing diplomats to ensure its continued existence.1 vol, 360 pgs 2013 US, UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA PRESS
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1-202080 Hatch, Colonel William A Chapter of the History of the War of 1812 in the Northwest By the end of the Anglo-Indian war, the British army moved their forces to the established post of Malden at the entrance of the Detroit River. From this point they retained their influence over the Indians, instigating and assisting the tribes' continuing hostilities toward the American settlers.

By 1811 Tecumseh and his brothers had reached maturity and continued the struggle to regain their old territorial boundary of the Ohio River. Their actions to launch a universal war with the other Indian tribes against the American settlers resulted in a call for volunteers in Kentucky. In November 1811 the battle of Tippecanoe was fought, resulting in heavy losses on both sides.

Over the winter of 1811, the threat of war with Britain became so great that the government called for volunteers from Ohio to march to Detroit. Brigadier-General William Hull was placed as commander in chief of the newly formed Northwestern Army and in July 1812 invaded Canada. By August of 1812, the Northwestern Army had surrendered at Detroit; it was theorized that Hull collaborated with the British General Brock.

Through firsthand accounts, much not available elsewhere, of William Hatch, acting Assistant Quartermaster-General and a volunteer in the Cincinnati Light Infantry, we see the disastrous orders from Hull, refusing cattle for the troops, retreating instead of advancing on Malden, refusing to allow the destruction of an unfinished enemy battery, that lead to the surrender. Hatch's allegations lend support to the theory of connivance but in and of themselves are inadequate as proof. A new surname index has been added.1 vol, 154 pgs 2012 US, HERITAGE BOOKS
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1-60620 Hitsman, J. Mackay updated by Donald Graves INCREDIBLE WAR OF 1812, THE:A Military History Regarded by many as the best one-volume history of this conflict, (20) b/w maps, 60+ b/w illust, (8) appendices, notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 432 pgs 1999 TORONTO, ROBIN BRASS
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1-199140 Howard, Hugh MR. AND MRS. MADISON'S WAR: America's First Couple and the Second War of Independence August 28, 1814. Dressed in black, James Madison mourns the nation's loss. Smoke rises from the ruin of the Capitol before him; a mile away stands the blackened shell of the White House. The British have laid waste to Washington City, and as Mr. Madison gazes at the terrible vista, he ponders the future -- his country's defeat or victory -- in a war he began over the unanimous objections of his political adversaries.

The War of 1812 remains the least understood of America's wars. To some it was a conflict that resolved nothing, but to others, it was our second war of independence, settling once and for all that America would never again submit to Britain. At its center was James Madison, our most meditative of presidents, yet the first one to declare war. And at his side was the extraordinary Dolley, who defined the role of first lady for all to follow, and who would prove perhaps her husband's most indispensable ally.

Examines the conflict fought on land and sea -- from the shores of the Potomac to the Great Lakes -- that proved to be a critical turning point in American history.1 vol, 384 pgs 2012 US, BLOOMSBURY PRESS
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1-70090 James, William LATE WAR BETWEEN GREAT BRITAIN & THE UNITED STATES FULL & CORRECT ACCOUNT OF THE MILITARY OCCURRENCES OF THE LATE WAR...., a detailed history written using contemporary sources, particularly useful is the excellent index, b/w illust/maps.2 vol, 1106 pgs 2002 UK, NAVAL & MILITARY
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1-217790 Johnson, Eric Eugene AMERICAN SEA FENCIBLES IN THE WAR OF 1812: United States Sea Fencibles, State Sea Fencibles One of the least understood military organizations in the history of the United States were the sea fencibles companies which were created during the War of 1812 by both the federal government and by some of the states. The US Corps of Sea Fencibles was a unique branch of the US Army.

The US Corps of Sea Fencibles consisted of US Army officers and seamen in the enlisted ranks. They were a very unique corps which not only operated heavy canons but they could also man harbor gunboats and serve as infantry when needed. Various states also created their own sea fencibles companies which protected their ports and harbors. With most of the nation's merchant ships tired up in the ports along our eastern seaboard due to the British blockade during the war, there were plenty of unemployed sailors who needed jobs.

This book lists all of the companies, both federal and state, along with a short history for each company. Plus, the book lists the 979 known men who served in the US Corps of Sea Fencibles and the 1,916 known men who served in the various state sea fencibles companies.1 vol, 170 pgs 2018 US, HERITAGE BOOKS
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1-222730 Kaizer, Nicholas REVENGE IN THE NAME OF HONOUR: The Royal Navy's Quest for Vengeance in the Single Ship Actions of the War of 1812 This volume explores the single ship naval actions during the War of 1812: how they were fought, their strategic context, and their impact on the officers and men who fought them, and the wider British psyche. Trafalgar happened only seven years earlier, and the fighting ethos of the Royal Navy was still hardened by Nelsonic naval culture. Whereas contemporary civilians and modern historians understood the losses as the inevitable result of fighting the vastly superior American 'super' frigates, the officers of the navy struggled to accept that they could not cope with the new American warships. The losses precipitated changes to Admiralty policy and drove an urge for vengeance by the officers of the Royal Navy. Includes 8 color plates, 4 b/w maps, and 5 b/w illustrations.

On 19 August 1812, lookouts of the British frigate HMS Guerriere spotted the American frigate, USS Constitution. Captain James Dacres, Guerriere's commander, was eager for a fight and confident of victory. He had the weight of Britain's naval reputation and confidence behind him. Yet when the guns fell silent Guerriere was a shattered hulk and Dacres had struck to Constitution. By the year's end, three British frigates and two sloops had been defeated in single ship actions against American opponents, throwing the British naval sphere into a crisis.

These losses could not have been more shocking to the Royal Navy and the British world. In a strange reversal, the outnumbered British Army along the Canadian border had triumphed but the tiny United States Navy had humiliated the world's largest and most prestigious navy. Further dramatic sea battles between the two powers followed into early 1815, and the British tried to reconcile the perceived stain to the Royal Navy's honour. Many within and outside of the Royal Navy called for vindication.

The single ship actions of the War of 1812 have frequently been dismissed by historians of the war, or of naval history in general. The fights of late 1813 and 1814 are often omitted from works of history altogether, as many (correctly) argue that they had no strategic impact on the wider course of the war. Yet to contemporaries, naval and civilian alike, these single ship actions could not have been more important.1 vol, 0 pgs 2020 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-204340 Kloten, Gregory editor CAPTAIN GEORGE HOWARD, United States Army: The Chronicles of a Connecticut Yankee on the Northern Frontier of the War of 1812 Based on a letter book compiled by Captain George Howard of the 25th Connecticut Infantry, the book recounts his experience in the War of 1812 and his later career in the Customs Service. A native of Windsor, CT, Howard served in most of the major campaigns on the northern frontier under several of the worst and a few of the best American officers in the war, of the latter most notably Winfield Scott.

Howard's autobiography illuminates the lives of young men who came of age in the early Republic. Not only does he faithfully record his war experiences, he traces his life before and after the war. He provides an autobiographical sketch of his life until 1812 and letters interspersed with journal entries and commentary chart the course of Howard's military and postwar bureaucratic career. Howard's account provides the perspective of a lower level officer on the conduct of the war, as well as changes in the character of the federal government and the economic expansion that occurred after the war. 224 pages and includes maps, illustrations, appendices, and bibliography.1 vol, 224 pgs 2013 US, OLD FORT NIAGARA ASSOCIATION
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2-80900 Mahon, John K. WAR OF 1812, THE Detailed narrative of military operations on land and sea from 1812-15, b/w illust/maps, biblio, index1 vol, 476 pgs 2001 NY, DA CAPO
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1-56440 Malcomson, Robert LORDS OF THE LAKE:The Naval War on Lake Ontario Based on primary sources, over 100 illust/maps, well written account of the this crucial campaign that neither side won, biblio, index.1 vol, 432 pgs 1999 ANNAPOLIS, NAVAL INST PRS
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1-199790 Mann, Timothy FRONTIER MILITIA: The War of 1812 Little information has been published about the frontiersmen living in northwest Ohio at the commencement of the War of 1812. The frontiersmen were often overshadowed by the prominent leaders of the day, such as Cass, Harrison, Tecumseh, and Winchester; however, the lives of these great leaders intersected the lives of the frontiersmen in northwest Ohio. Immediately after General Hull's disastrous campaign that ended in surrender at Detroit, the men of northwest Ohio became the front line of defense for both the state and the nation.

This book offers readers a glimpse of the Ohio Militia, its structure, the dangers of living in what was considered a war zone, and some sites of significance in the state of Ohio during the war. The author also focuses on the Fifth Division, as these men were stationed predominantly throughout northwest Ohio. Accounts of the Wolverton Incident and Dilbone Massacre are followed by a review of documents concerning the 1809 Constitution of the Dayton Rifle Company, basic militia structure, the Ohio Militia 1811 muster return, counties and militia divisions, flintlock phrases, sites of significance during the War of 1812, and a list of Miami County officers. A map showing counties for the state of Ohio circa 1812, numerous facsimile reprints of original documents, and a bibliography add to the value of this work. This slender volume is a must for War of 1812 reenactors, researchers and historians.1 vol, 76 pgs 2011 US, HERITAGE BOOKS
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1-205390 Marine, William BRITISH INVASION OF MARYLAND: 1812-1815 This book presents the history of the British invasion of Maryland during the War of 1812. The volume includes the events leading up to the declaration of war against Great Britain, plus chapters about the privateersmen, the Chesapeake expedition, Blarney's flotilla, and Caulk's Field. Many details of the conflicts are included such as the battles at Frenchtown, Havre de Grace, Bladensburg, Washington, North Point, and Baltimore.

Also included is an appendix giving the Maryland roster of 11,000 soldier names. They are listed in alphabetical order by last names and include rank and the company they served. In the appendix is also a list of names of those belonging to the Society of the War of 1812 in Maryland and the National Society United States Daughters of War of 1812, State of Maryland, at the time of the book's original publication. Both of these are arranged in alphabetical order and list who the member is descended from.

Also includes a pullout map of the Chesapeake campaign in 1814.1 vol, 519 pgs 2014 US, HERITAGE BOOKS
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1-89030 May, George S. WAR OF 1812:US & Great Britain at Mackinac 1812-15 Concise account of the various skrimishes/battlesfor Mackinac Island during the War of 1812. B/willust/maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 48 pgs 2004 US, MACKINAC STATE PARK
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1-199050 McCranie, Kevin UTMOST GALLANTRY: The U.S. and Royal Navies at Sea in the War of 1812 Focusing on the oceanic war rather than the war in the Great Lakes, this study charts the War of 1812 from the perspectives of the two opposing navies at sea one of the largest fleets in the world and a small, upstart navy just three decades old. While American naval leadership searched for a means of contesting Britain's naval dominance, the English sought to destroy the U.S. Navy and protect its oceanic highways. Instead of describing battles between opposing warships, McCranie evaluates entire cruises by American and British men-of-war, noting both successes and failures and how they translated into broader strategies. In the process, his study becomes a history of how the two navies fought the oceanic war, linking high-level governmental decisions about strategy to the operational use of fleets in the Atlantic and Caribbean and from the South Pacific to the Indian Ocean.

Unlike other books on the subject, this work offers a balanced appraisal of the war on the high seas, taking into account the strategic considerations of both sides and how the leadership from each side assessed, planned, and implemented operational concepts. Drawing on a wealth of British and American archival sources, McCranie guides the through the strategic decision making processes on both sides of the Atlantic. He demonstrates vividly their impact of those decisions on the course of the war at sea, where the contest was close and deadly. Indeed, the author's action-packed accounts of battles hold special appeal.1 vol, 384 pgs 2011 US, US NAVAL INSTITUTE PRESS
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1-63560 Morris, John W. SWORD OF THE BORDER:General Jacob Jennings Brown Brown(1775-1828) successfully defended SacketsHarbor in 1813 and was rewarded with a regularArmy commission, he went on the help create theprofessional US Army, biblio, index.1 vol, 360 pgs 2000 KENT, KENT STATE UNIV
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1-67190 Owsley, Frank Lawrence STRUGGLE FOR THE GULF BORDERLANDS:1812-1815 From the Creek War and the Battle of New Orleans, b/w maps, chapter notes, excellent biblio, index.1 vol, 255 pgs 2000 TUSCALOOSA, UNIV ALABAMA
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1-52160 Pitch, Anthony S. BURNING OF WASHINGTON, THE:British Invasion 1814 Using firsthand sources/letters/diaries/journals and newspapers from both sides, b/w photos, maps, chpt notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 304 pgs 1998 ANNAPOLIS, NAVAL INST PRS
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1-72690 Porter, Phil illustrated by Eric Manders EAGLE AT MACKINAC, THE:1796-1802 The estblishment of US Military & Civil Authorityon Mackinac Island, color illust, b/w maps/illustand drawings, muster rolls.1 vol, 56 pgs 2001 US, MACKINAC STATE PARK
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1-51560 Quimby, Robert S. U.S. ARMY IN THE WAR OF 1812 An Operational and Command Study, a detailed lookat the US Army & its Leaders, extensive research,chapter notes, appendix, biblio, index.2 vol, 985 pgs 1998 LANSING, MICHIGAN STATE
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1-12680 Reilly, Robin BRITISH at the GATES, The Classic account of the Battle of New Orleans, 45 illust/maps, biblio, chapter notes.1 vol, 376 pgs 2002 TORONTO, ROBIN BRASS
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1-196450 Riley, Jonathon A MATTER OF HONOUR: The Life, Campaigns and Generalship of Isaac Brock Isaac Brock was the British general responsible for defending the long frontier of Upper Canada with meager forces in the opening days of the War of 1812. Revered by generations of schoolchildren as the 'Saviour of Upper Canada' and commemorated by a towering monument on Queenston Heights, Brock is best known in Canada for his vigorous measures to defend against the invading American forces and for the daring exploit at Queenston Heights in which he died.

Brock was a resourceful field commander who believed in offensive measures to keep his opponent off-balance and he is probably best known in the United States for managing to cow U.S. General William Hull into surrendering Detroit, to that general's eternal shame.

Jonathon Riley describes Brock's upbringing in the Channel Islands, his family life and his military career in Europe and the West Indies, including his service at Den Helder and Copenhagen. He covers in detail how Brock prepared Britain's Canadian provinces for the impending war with the United States, the events of the capture of Detroit, as well as the Battle of Queenston Heights, which cost Brock his life but from which he emerged as a major historical figure. The book includes an assessment of Brock's abilities as a general by an author who is himself a general with experience in various theaters of war.

B/w photos and maps, notes, biblio, index.
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1-206590 Rooney, David SURRENDER AT NEW ORLEANS: General Sir Harry Smith in the Peninsula and America General Sir Harry Smith won the lifelong respect and affection of the Duke of Wellington while serving in the Peninsula War. With the French defeated, Harry left with the British expedition to America in 1814, and witnessed the burning of the White House. The fiery Admiral Cochrane raged bitterly 'I am sorry you left a house standing in Washington - depend on it, it is a mistaken mercy.'

Later, Harry joined Wellington's brother-in-law, Ned Pakenham, in the invasion of Louisiana. On 8 January 1815, they attacked General Jackson's well prepared positions protecting New Orleans. A resounding defeat for the British, in which Pakenham was killed, it fell to Harry to take part in the surrender to General Jackson, and then to convey the dismal news to London. Approaching England, he heard the dramatic news of Napoleon's escape, which led to Harry's breathtaking experience at Waterloo.

The book covers the extraordinary lives of Harry and wife Juana, including their achievements and legacy in South Africa, and Harry's model victory in India in 1846, which made him a hero to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.1 vol, 224 pgs 2014 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-207660 Schroeder, John H. THE BATTLE OF LAKE CHAMPLAIN: A Brilliant and Extraordinary Victory On September 11, 1814, an American naval squadron under Master Commandant Thomas Macdonough defeated a formidable British force on Lake Champlain under the command of Captain George Downie, effectively ending the British invasion of the Champlain Valley during the War of 1812. This decisive battle had far-reaching repercussions in Canada, the United States, England, and Ghent, Belgium, where peace talks were under way. This examines the naval and land campaign in strategic, political, and military terms, from planning to execution to outcome.

Schroeder asserts that the United States really won the war four months before at Plattsburgh on Lake Champlain. Through a comprehensive analysis of politics and diplomacy, Schroeder contends that the victory at Lake Champlain prompted the British to moderate their demands at Ghent, bringing the war directly and swiftly to an end before Jackson's spectacular victory in January 1815. Includes six b/w illustrations and four b/w maps.1 vol, 184 pgs 2015 US, UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA PRESS
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2-48930 Skaggs, David Curtis and Altoff, Gerard T. SIGNAL VICTORY, A:The Lake Erie Campaign, 1812-13 Using British, Canadian & American archives and documents, the authors present new insights along with new Battle Diagrams, photos/drawings, seven maps, chpt, notes, appendix, biblio, index.1 vol, 264 pgs 2000 ANNAPOLIS, US NAVAL INST
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1-204530 Smith, Zachary THE BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS: Including Previous Engagements between the Americans and the British The bulk of this work is an account of the final and decisive battle of the War of 1812. The American victory did much to advance the respect accorded the young nation, and a great deal to enhance the reputation of General Andrew Jackson.

In addition to an extensive account of the battle, there are brief biographies of General Jackson, General John Adair, Colonel Gabriel Slaughter, and Governor Isaac Shelby of Kentucky. There are maps and engravings, and several appendices giving alphabetized rosters of Kentucky soldiers in the battle.1 vol, 242 pgs 2012 US, HERITAGE BOOKS
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1-60310 Turner, Wesley B. BRITISH GENERALS IN THE WAR OF 1812 The author details the problems faced by all fiveof the British Generals 'High Command in Canada',b/w maps, appendicies, chpt notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 260 pgs 1999 MONTREAL, McGILL UNIVER
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2-216490 Weir III, Howard A PARADISE OF BLOOD:The Creek War of 1813-14 In 1811, a portion of the Creek Indians who inhabited a vast area across Georgia, Alabama, and parts of Florida and Mississippi, interpreted an earth tremor as a sign that they had to return to their traditional way of life. What was an internal Indian dispute soon became engulfed in the greater War of 1812 to become perhaps the most consequential campaign of that conflict.

At immediate stake in what became known as the Creek War of 1813-14 was whether the Creeks and their inconstant British and Spanish allies or the young United States would control millions of acres of highly fertile Native American land. The conflict's larger issue was whether the Indian nations of the lower American South-the Creek, Cherokee, Choctaw, and Chickasaw-would be able to remain in their ancestral homes. Includes 30 b/w illustrations and maps.

The Creek War was marked by savagery, such as the murder of hundreds of settlers at Fort Mims, Alabama - the largest massacre of its kind in United States history - and fierce battles, including Horseshoe Bend, where more Indian warriors were confirmed killed than in any other single engagement in the long wars against the Indians.

Many notable personalities fought during the conflict, including Andrew Jackson, who gained national prominence for his service, Sam Houston, War Chief William Weatherford, and Davy Crockett. When the war was over, more than 20 million acres had been added to the US, thousands of Indians were dead or homeless, and Jackson was on his way to the presidency.

The war also eliminated the last effective Native American resistance to westward expansion east of the Mississippi, and by giving the United States land that was ideal for large-scale cotton planting, it laid the foundation for the Civil War a generation later. 1 vol, 480 pgs 2017 US, WESTHOLME PUBLISHING
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1-230200 Whitehome, Joseph THE BATTLE FOR BALTIMORE 1814 The War of 1812 gets little attention in American history; however, this two and a half year conflict had serious consequences, which left regional memories and legends that have endured to the present day. The major actions of the war occurred along the Canadian border but also included the Gulf, Atlantic Coast, and the Chesapeake Bay. Three major events in the Chesapeake Bay (the battles for Hampton, Washington, and Baltimore) have overshadowed other incidents in the bay to the point of obscuring them. A bibliography and an index to full-names, places, and subjects enhance this work.1 vol, 282 pgs 2019 US, HERITAGE BOOKS
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1-204320 Yetwin, Neil TO MY SON: The Life and War Remembrances of Captain Mordecai Myers, 15th United States Infantry, 1812-1815 Mordecai Myers lived the most compelling life of any Jewish-American of his day. Born to impoverished immigrant parents, he spent his formative years (1776-1783) in New York City and, as a child of Loyalists during the Revolution, four years (1783-87) in the Nova Scotian wilderness. Upon the family's return to New York City in 1787, Myers embarked on several careers including military service (he was severely wounded in the War of 1812).1 vol, 0 pgs 2012 US, OLD FORT NIAGARA ASSOCIATION
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1-68350 Halbert, H.S. and Ball, T.H. CREEK WAR OF 1813 AND 1814, THE The first edition of Halbert and Ball's Creek War was published in 1895, and a new edition containing an introductory essay, supplementary notes, a bibliography, and an index by Frank L. Owsley Jr., was published in 1969. This standard account of one of the most controversial wars in which Americans have fought is again available, with introductory materials and a bibliography revised to reflect the advances in scholarship since the 1969 edition. This facsimile reproduction of the 1895 original provides a full and sympathetic account of the Indians' point of view, from the earliest visit of the great Shawnee chief Tecumseh to the southern tribes in 1811, through the buildup of apprehension and hostilities leading to the fateful battles at Burnt Corn, Fort Mims, and Holy Ground.b/w illust/maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 400 pgs 2001 TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA UNIV
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1-205060 Harper, Gordon FIGHTS ON THE LITTLE HORN: Unveiling the Mysteries of Custer's Last Stand This remarkable book synthesizes a lifetime of in-depth research into one of America's most storied disasters, the defeat of Custer's 7th Cavalry at the hands of the Sioux and Cheyenne Indians, as well as the complete annihilation of that part of the cavalry led by Custer himself.

The author, Gordon Harper, spent countless hours on the battlefield itself as well as researching every iota of evidence of the fight from white and Indian sources. He was thus able to recreate every step of the battle as authoritatively as anyone could, dispelling myths and falsehoods along the way. Harper himself passed away in 2009, leaving behind nearly two million words of original research and writing.

This book condensed his work for the general public to observe his key findings and the crux of his narrative on the exact course of the battle.

One of his first observations is that the fight took place along the Little Horn River-its junction with the Big Horn was several miles away so that the term for the battle, Little Big Horn, has always been a misnomer. He precisely traces the mysterious activities of Benteen's battalion on that fateful day, and why it could never come to Custer's reinforcement. He describes Reno's desperate fight in unprecedented depth, as well as how that unnerved officer benefited from the unexpected heroism of many of his men.1 vol, 408 pgs 2014 US, CASEMATE
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1-214270 Hogeland, William AUTUMN OF THE BLACK SNAKE: The Creation of the U.S. Army and the Invasion That Opened the West When the Revolutionary War ended in 1783, the newly independent United States savored its victory and hoped for a great future. And yet the republic soon found itself losing an escalating military conflict on its borderlands. In 1791, years of skirmishes, raids, and quagmire climaxed in the grisly defeat of American militiamen by a brilliantly organized confederation of Shawnee, Miami, and Delaware Indians. With nearly 1000 US casualties, this was the worst defeat the nation would ever suffer at native hands. Americans were shocked, perhaps none more so than their commander in chief, George Washington, who saw in the debacle an urgent lesson: the United States needed an army.

This book tells the overlooked story of how Washington achieved his aim. In evocative and absorbing prose, William Hogeland conjures up the woodland battles and the hardball politics that formed the Legion of the United States, our first true standing army. His memorable portraits of leaders on both sides -- from the daring war chiefs Blue Jacket and Little Turtle to the doomed commander Richard Butler and a steely, even ruthless Washington -- drive a tale of horrific violence, brilliant strategies, stupendous blunders, and valorous deeds.

This sweeping account, at once exciting and dark, builds to a crescendo as Washington and Alexander Hamilton, at enormous risk, outmaneuver Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and other skeptics of standing armies -- and Washington appoints the seemingly disreputable Anthony Wayne, known as Mad Anthony, to lead the legion. Wayne marches into the forests of the Old Northwest, where the very Indians he is charged with defeating will bestow on him, with grudging admiration, a new name: the Black Snake.

Besides a work of military and political history, it is also an original interpretation of how greed, honor, political beliefs, and vivid personalities converged on the killing fields of the Ohio valley, where the US Army would win its first victory -- destroying the coalition of Indians who came closer than any, before or since, to halting the nation's westward expansion.1 vol, 464 pgs 2017 US, FARRAR, STRAUS AND GIROUX
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1-236150 Locke, Steven WAR ALONG THE WABASH: The Ohio Indian Confederacy's Destruction of the US Army, 1791 Describes how a small band of determined Native Americans defended their homeland in 1791, destroyed an invading American army led by Arthur St. Clair, and forced a fundamental shift in the way in which the United States waged war. Also puts the battle into the context of the last quarter of the 18th century, exploring how the central importance of land ownership to Europeans arriving in North America resulted in unrelenting demographic pressure on indigenous tribes, as well as the enormous obstacles standing in the way of the fledgling American Republic in paying off its enormous war debts.

The road to the battle of the Wabash began when Arthur St. Clair was appointed to lead an army into the heart of the Ohio Indian Confederacy while building a string of fortifications along the way. He would face difficulties in recruiting, training, feeding, and arming volunteer soldiers. From the moment St. Clair's shattered force began its retreat from the Wabash the men blamed the officers, and the officers in turn blamed their men. For over two centuries most historians have blamed either the officer corps, enlisted soldiers, an entangled logistical supply line, poor communications, or equipment. The destruction of the army resulted in a stunned Congress authorizing a regular army in 1792.1 vol, 320 pgs 2023 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-972019 McLachlan, Adam 019 APACHE WARRIOR VERSUS US CAVALRYMAN 1846-86 From the 1840s onward, United States military forces clashed with the Apache, a group of Native American peoples associated with the southwestern part of North America. US territorial expansion and conflict - first with Mexico and then during the Civil War - led to an escalation of hostilities that culminated in the defeat of the Apache leader Geronimo in 1886, although fighting continued into the 20th century. In this study the clashes at Cieneguilla (1854), First Adobe Walls (1864), and Cibecue Creek (1881) are assessed in detail.

Fully illustrated and featuring contemporary accounts and specially commissioned artwork, this history examines exactly how the Apache were able to pose such a grave threat to US forces and how their initial advantages were gradually negated by the cavalry. Examining the tactics, equipment and training available to each side over four decades of evolving conflict, this is an eye-opening combatant's eye view of one of history's most intriguing campaigns.1 vol, 80 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-202830 Thompson, Erwin N. MODOC WAR: Its Military History and Topography Far and away the best book on the purely military aspects of the Modoc War, the book is invaluable for its maps (showing all major battles and most engagements) alone. Thompson is thoroughly familiar with the ground the war was fought over, and his archival research is adequate to the task.

On the downside the book is not easy to read, and Thompson makes no attempt to cover the non-military aspects of the war. There are the usual quota of errors -- for example, Thompson attributes the idea of the peace commission to the wrong man, he places the first meeting between Captain Jack and General Canby on the wrong day, and he attributes a comment to Boyle (a participant) that should have been attributed to Boyle's editor (a much later historian).
1 vol, 216 pgs 1971 US, ARGUS BOOKS
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1-216410 Watt, Robert THE VICTORIO CAMPAIGN 1879: I Will Not Surrender the Hair of a Horse's Tail This volume covers the background to the Victorio Campaign of 1879-1881. In the early 1870s, a mixture of diplomacy and successful military campaigning by General George Crook led to the formation of several reservations for various Apache groups such as the Mescalero, Chiricahua, and Western Apaches. Almost before the ink was dry on these treaties, an effort was made to rationalize this arrangement by placing the Apaches upon one reservation (the concentration policy). Includes 67 photos, 6 diagrams, 11 maps, and 22 tables.

In September 1877, Victorio led a large portion of his people off San Carlos and tried to return to Ojo Caliente. Between 1877 and 1879, Victorio and his followers resisted their removal back to San Carlos - periodically fleeing and raiding mainly in Mexico to survive; they minimized hostile activity in the USA in order to keep alive their hopes of a return to Ojo Caliente.

By August 1879, Victorio gave up hope that a return to Ojo Caliente was possible and declared war on the USA, as well as continuing their conflict with the Mexicans. Between September and December 1879, Victorio and his warriors - no more than 150 strong (and often as little as 50) - inflicted a number of defeats upon the Ninth Cavalry, US citizen volunteers, and Mexican State troops. 1 vol, 328 pgs 2018 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-50910 Adams, Anton WAR IN MEXICO An excellent military account, complete o/b's, 20b/w maps, 16 color plates of uniforms/flags, very detailed look at the Mexican Army, biblio, index.1 vol, 208 pgs 1998 CHICAGO, EMPEOR'S PRESS
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1-46800 Bauer, Jack K. THE MEXICAN WAR:1846-1848 Part of the 'Macmillan Wars of the United States' series, b/w maps, illust, biblio, index.

Much has been written about the Mexican war, but this . . . is the best military history of that conflict. . . . Leading personalities, civilian and military, Mexican and American, are given incisive and fair evaluations. The coming of war is seen as unavoidable, given American expansion and Mexican resistance to loss of territory, compounded by the fact that neither side understood the other. The events that led to war are described with reference to military strengths and weaknesses, and every military campaign and engagement is explained in clear detail and illustrated with good maps. . . . Problems of large numbers of untrained volunteers, discipline and desertion, logistics, diseases and sanitation, relations with Mexican civilians in occupied territory, and Mexican guerrilla operations are all explained, as are the negotiations which led to war's end and the Mexican cession. 1 vol, 454 pgs 1992 NE, BISON BOOKS
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1-202050 Connelley, William Elsey WAR WITH MEXICO -- 1846-1847: Doniphan's Expedition and the Conquest of New Mexico and California In June of 1846, under orders from Gen. Stephen Kearny, Col. Alexander Doniphan led the 1st Regiment of Missouri Mounted Volunteers on an extended 3,600 mile march into contested territory.

This expedition took the Army of the West from Ft. Leavenworth to Santa Fe, and then through to Chihuahua, Saltillo and Matamoras, Mexico, with decisive American victories at the battles of Brazito and Sacramento.

The campaign is described here in the first-hand account of John Taylor Hughes, a private in the 1st Regiment and the official historian of the campaign. Hughes' seminal text, Doniphan's Expedition (originally published in 1847), offers a day-by-day retelling of events on the march culminating in the Battle of Sacramento, in which Doniphan's 1,164 Missouri volunteers overcame some 4000 Mexican regulars to occupy Chihuahua City.

The narrative is not confined only to military operations, however. Hughes discusses at great length the character of the New Mexico landscape, buffalo hunting, the everyday activities of the soldier in camp, the habits of the plains Indians and the interactions of American soldiers with the Mexican villagers. The Navajo and Apache were a constant presence during the expedition, posing a serious threat to the supply lines and messengers. By contrast, the Mexicans are most often portrayed as a nuisance, trespassing in camp and distracting the men from their duties.

Connely's 1907 edition features extensive historical and genealogical annotations, additional biographical sketches, fifty pages of regimental rosters, two large fold-out maps, 11 appendices and a comprehensive index. Biographical sketches are included for Col. Doniphan and other key figures in the campaign such as Gen. Kearny, Major-General Sterling Price and John T. Hughes, supplemented by Hughes' diary, Col. Doniphan's memoirs and the narrative of one Charles R. Morehead, a member of Doniphan's supply train. Appendices include an interview with Col. Doniphan, a short history of the Santa Fe Trail and several brief genealogical sketches of Mexican War veterans.1 vol, 688 pgs 2000 US, HERITAGE BOOKS
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1-197120 Dishman, Christopher D A PERFECT GIBRALTAR: The Battle for Monterrey, Mexico, 1846 The dramatic story of the U.S. Army's first major encounter with urban warfare with 27 b/w illust and seven maps.

For three days in the fall of 1846, U.S. and Mexican soldiers fought fiercely in the picturesque city of Monterrey, turning the northern Mexican town, known for its towering mountains and luxurious gardens, into one of the nineteenth century's most gruesome battlefields. Led by Brigadier General Zachary Taylor, graduates of the U.S. Military Academy encountered a city almost perfectly protected by mountains, a river, and a vast plain.

Monterey's ideal defensive position inspired more than one U.S. soldier to call the city 'a perfect Gibraltar.' The first day of fighting was deadly for the Americans, especially the newly graduated West Point cadets, but they soon adjusted their tactics and began fighting building to building.

Chris D. Dishman conveys in a vivid narrative the intensity and drama of the Battle of Monterrey, which marked the first time U.S. troops engaged in prolonged urban combat. Future Civil War generals and West Point graduates fought desperately alongside rough Texan, Mississippian, and Tennessean volunteers. General Taylor engineered one of the army's first wars of maneuver at Monterrey by sending the bulk of his troops against the weakest part of the city. Embedded press reporters wrote eyewitness accounts of the action for readers back in the States.

Dishman interweaves descriptions of troop maneuvers and clashes between units using pistols and rifles with accounts of hand-to-hand combat involving edged weapons, stones, clubs, and bare hands. He brings regular soldiers and citizen volunteers to life in personal vignettes that draw on firsthand accounts from letters, diaries, and reports written by men on both sides. An epilogue carries the narrative thread to the conclusion of the war.1 vol, 344 pgs 2011 US, UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA PRESS
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1-225120 Esposito, Gabriele Armies of the US-Mexican War Examines the organization, uniforms, and operations of the two combatants in the years 1846-1848. The US-Mexican war is not well covered in military history, but it was a pivotal action in the histories of both the US and Mexico. 1 vol, 144 pgs 2020 US, WINGED HUSSAR PUBLISHING
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1-228870 Esposito, Gabriele Armies of the War of 1812 A complete guide to the armies, weapons and uniforms of the War of 1812, written by Gabriele Esposito This work will cover the US, British, native and Canadian forces that fought in the conflict, often call the second war for independence. The book will contain a history of the war, battles, key figures as well as maps and figures.1 vol, 160 pgs 2020 US, WINGED HUSSAR PUBLISHING
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1-28530 Frost, J. MEXICAN WAR AND ITS WARRIORS History of the Operations of the American Armies in Mexico, with biographical sketches of the most distinguished Officers, eyewitness reports and contemporary correspondence, b/w maps, and illustrations.1 vol, 342 pgs 2008 BOWIE, HERITAGE PRESS
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1-60050 Kendall, George Wilkins DISPATCHES FROM THE MEXICAN WAR Kendall brought a keen eye and a good ear to thecoverage of the war as he traveled with Taylor'sarmy1 vol, 448 pgs 1999 NORMAN, UNIV OKLAHOMA
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1-191660 Lewis, Felice Flanery Trailing Clouds of Glory The first examination of the roles played in the Mexican War by the large number of men who served with Taylor and who would be prominent in the ACW both as volunteer and regular army officers.1 vol, 368 pgs 2010 US, UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
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1-56610 Marshall, Bruce UNIFORMS OF THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS, 1836-1846 8.5x11, (26) color plates and (30) b/w illust.1 vol, 88 pgs 1999 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER PUBLIS'G
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1-70520 Marshall, Bruce UNIFORMS OF THE ALAMO/TEXAS REVOLUTION 1835-36 The notion has persisted far too long that the army of patriots that won Texas independence from Mexico in 1835-1836 was totally without uniforms, clad indifferently for the most part in rustic frontier garb. This was true for many, but by no means all. Surprisingly, there were uniformed Texas units in all of the major battles of the Texas Revolution from the first to the last: the siege of Bexar, the Alamo, Goliad (Coleto), and the final victory at San Jacinto.

This new book is a long overdue history of the uniforms of the Texas Revolution and the men who wore them. It will also reveal certain hitherto suppressed material from some who served, including the vast majority of the Texas officers, challenging the generally accepted historical version portraying the Texas commander, General Sam Houston, as a master strategist who, alone, deserved full credit for saving Texas. (22) color plates.1 vol, 80 pgs 2003 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-60550 Nofi, Albert A. ALAMO AND THE TEXAS WAR FOR INDEPENDENCE, THE The author offers a strategic & tactical analysisof the war as well as technical data, details ofwaepons, o/b's, casualty lists, maps including themost detailed to date of San Jacinto, biblio, indx1 vol, 222 pgs 1992 PA, COMBINED BOOKS
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1-75560 Reid, Stuart ORGANISATION OF THE TEXIAN ARMY, THE An operational history with uniform details, o/b's (4) color pages of unit flags, footnotes, biblio, appendix on the Mexican Field Force.1 vol, 36 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-191810 Tucker, Phillip EXODUS FROM THE ALAMO:Anatomy of the Last Stand Contrary to movie and legend, we now know that the defenders of the Alamo died during a predawn attack, and that most of the Texans escaped only to die on the surrounding plains to Cavalry.1 vol, 432 pgs 2010 US, CASEMATE PUBLISHING
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1-222900 Tucker, Phillip Thomas THE ALAMO'S FORGOTTEN DEFENDERS: The Remarkable Story of the Irish During the Texas Revolution The largely Ireland-born garrison of Goliad raised the first flag of Texas Independence months before the Alamo's fall. More than a dozen natives of the Old Country fought and died at the Alamo, and the old Franciscan mission's garrison primarily consisted of soldiers of Scotch-Irish descent. Irish Protestants and Catholics made invaluable and disproportionate contributions in the struggle for Texas Independence. Includes rare newspaper articles, journals, and diaries, together with quality secondary accounts, to paint the dramatic saga of the Irish in Texas. The result is a broad-based cultural, economic, social, political, and military history of the Texas Revolution from the perspective of its Irish participants. Includes 12 b/w images and 4 maps.

The important contributions of the Irish in winning the struggle against Mexico and establishing a new republic are noticeably absent from Alamo and Texas Revolutionary historiography. The Irish embraced a lengthy and distinguished Emerald Isle revolutionary tradition-a distinctive cultural, political, and military heritage reborn during the Texas uprising of 1835-1836. Unbeknownst to most readers, the Irish comprised the largest single immigrant group in Texas during that time, and were among the most vocal and passionate of liberty-loving revolutionaries in all Texas. 1 vol, 192 pgs 2020 UK, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-68980 Woodson, Smith, Gustavus edited by Leonne Hudson COMPANY 'A' CORPS OF ENGINEEERS, 1846-1848 The US Company of Sappers, Miners & Pontooniersquickly became one of the Army's elite unitsduring the Mexican War, b/w illust/maps, biblio,notes, appendicies, index.1 vol, 120 pgs 2002 ASHLAND, KENT STATE UNIV
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1-236850 Bancroft, James THE GREAT REDAN AT SEBASTOPOL: The Most Victoria Crosses Awarded for a Single Action On 18 June 1855, British assault troops moved out of their trenches and attacked Sevastopol's formidable Russian bastion known as the Great Redan. They came under such a murderous fire from the Russian defenders that the attack faltered, and the British were eventually forced to fall back, leaving over 1,000 comrades dead and dying. The British awarded 20 Victoria Crosses during this engagement during the Crimean War.

Includes biographical tributes to many of the men who were killed in action, gives details of the places where they are commemorated, and provides biographies with all the up-to-date information concerning the VC recipients.1 vol, 224 pgs 2023 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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2-44740 Cox, Michael & Lenton, John CRIMEAN WAR BASICS:Britain, France & Sardinia Organization and uniform details. The aim of this book is to cover the organisations and orders of battle of the armies concerned. The uniform section is confined to a concise summary of known material. This will be of interest and use to both the military historian and the wargamer. Although general references are made to the armies as a whole, the authors have concentrated on those units serving in the Crimean theatre itself. 1 vol, 44 pgs 2021 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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2-44750 Cox, Michael & Lenton, John CRIMEAN WAR BASICS:Russia & Turkey Organization and uniform details. The aim of this book is to cover the organisations and orders of battle of the armies concerned. The uniform section is confined to a concise summary of known material. This will be of interest and use to both the military historian and the wargamer. Although general references are made to the armies as a whole, the authors have concentrated on those units serving in the Crimean theatre itself. 1 vol, 38 pgs 2021 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-195490 Dawson, Anthony Leslie French Infantry of the Crimean War Largest Partizan uniform book to date, packed full of color plates and period photographs.

The Crimean War is perhaps best known for two things: the Charge of the Light Brigade and the work of Florence Nightingale. Considerable ink has been spent discussing them, though little attention has been paid to Britain's Allies in that conflict, notably France, Turkey, and Piedmont. It was the French Army that bore the brunt of the fighting at the Battle of Inkerman, having to fight on two fronts against Russians attacking their siege works and also assisting the British Army. The French also fought in the two assaults on Sevastopol in June and September 1855. The French and Piedmontese won a decisive victory at Traktir Bridge against superior Russian forces in August 1855 and the French cavalry (Dragoons, Hussars and Chasseurs d'Afrique) routed a much stronger Russian cavalry force in late September 1855, after the fall of Sevastopol. The French army also sent a Division to fight the Russians in the Baltic.

This book charts the history and development of French Infantry from 1815 to 1855, how it was organized, how it fought, and how it was trained.1 vol, 328 pgs 2011 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-196010 Duckers, Peter CRIMEAN WAR AT SEA, THE: The Naval Campaigns Against Russia 1854-56 Too often, histories of the Crimean War in Russia 1854-56 focus narrowly on the land campaign, ignoring the wider war waged at sea by the British and French against the Russians. The Allied navies struck at Russian interests anywhere in the world where naval force could be brought to bear, and as a result waged campaigns in the Baltic, the Black Sea, the White Sea, on the Russian Pacific coast, and in the Sea of Azoff.

In this graphic and original study, Peter Duckers offers the first overall survey of these neglected, yet remarkably successful, naval campaigns. Allied warships ranged across Russian waters sinking shipping, disrupting trade, raiding ports, bombarding fortresses, destroying vast quantities of stores, and shelling coastal towns. The scale and intensity of the naval operations will astonish you.1 vol, 256 pgs 2011 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-235001 Esposito, Gabriele ARMIES OF THE CRIMEAN WAR The Crimean War of 1854-1856 was one of the largest military conflicts of the 19th century and saw Russia fighting against an international coalition that comprised Great Britain and France in addition to the Ottoman Empire. Under many points of view it was the first modern war of Europe, since it saw the introduction of many military innovations that changed warfare forever.

In this book, all the military contingents taking part to the conflict will be taken into consideration: the Russian Army, British Army, French Army, and Ottoman Army. Also the Piedmontese Army that joined the allies later in the war will be analyzed. All kinds of troop types will be covered, including the following: Russian Cossack and irregulars, British foreign legions, French Imperial Guard and colonial troops, Polish cavalry in Ottoman service, and Greek volunteers supporting Russia. The whole book is illustrated with a large number of color plates, reproducing all the uniforms worn by these contingents.1 vol, 180 pgs 2022 UK, MMP BOOKS
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1-1947642 Flaherty, Chris TURKISH ARMY & NAVY: 1861-1876 This book looks at the Turkish Army and Navy during the Era of Sultan Abdulaziz, the 32nd Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, who reigned between 25 June 1861 and 30 May 1876. The Army and Navy changed its appearance substantially, from the Crimean War Period. The most notable of the 1861 Era changes was the adoption of a standardized system for rank identification than had existed previously. Based on using an arrangement of gold or silver chevrons placed above the tunic cuff.

Other major changes included introduction of a Zouave uniform based on French Army versions used by the bulk of the Turkish Army. Another major change to occur under Sultan Abdulaziz was a massive purchase campaign for new Infantry small arms, Artillery and ironclad warships modernization.1 vol, 100 pgs 2023 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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1-207100 Flaherty. Chris TURKISH UNIFORMS OF THE CRIMEAN WAR Another volume in the excellent Partizan Press line provides a color guide for the uniforms and insignia of the principle frontline troops of the Ottoman Imperial Army, and Navy, as well as it allies or contingents during the Crimean War. Included in this book, are the Egyptian and Tunisian Auxiliary Contingents, the Anglo-Turkish Contingent, or 'Turkish Contingent', the Ottoman Cossack Regiments, and the Ottoman Police Regiments. Only a few examples of uniforms or insignia are known to date from the Crimean War period.

A major source of information is the 1985 C.A. Norman study based on General Vanson notes and illustrations. There is also the Szathmari (1854), and Roger Fenton's Crimean War photographs (1855). The New York Public Library's Vinkhuijzen collection; and the Anne S. K. Brown Military collection also provide a significant amount of information on the appearance of Ottoman Crimean War uniforms. The study of Crimean War uniforms and insignia of the Ottomans is an ongoing task, and any study is faced with the problem that many uniform images were frequently recopied and altered over the decades. This small volume attempts to put these varied sources into their correct contextual order, based on current understandings of this history.1 vol, 88 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-202130 Fletcher, Ian and Ishchenko , Natalia BATTLE OF THE ALMA 1854 On 20 September 1854 the combined British and French armies confronted the Russians at the river Alma in the critical opening encounter of the Crimean War. This was the first major battle the British had fought on European soil since Waterloo almost 40 years before.

In this compelling and meticulously researched study, Ian Fletcher and Natalia Ishchenko reconstruct the battle in vivid detail, using many rare and unpublished eyewitness accounts from all sides - English, French and Russian. Their groundbreaking work promises to be the definitive history of this extraordinary clash of arms for many years to come. It also gives a fascinating insight into military thinking and organization in the 1850s, midway between the end of the Napoleonic era and the outbreak of the Great War.1 vol, 256 pgs 2009 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-237470 Gernsheim, Helmut and Alsion Roger Fenton, Photographer of the Crimean War Roger Fenton's Crimean War photographs represent one of the earliest systematic attempts to document a war through the medium of photography. Fenton, who spent fewer than four months in the Crimea (March 8 to June 26, 1855), produced 360 photographs under extremely trying conditions. While these photographs present a substantial documentary record of the participants and the landscape of the war .1 vol, 172 pgs 1954 UK, SECKER AND WARBURG
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1-65150 Hargreave Mawson, Michael editor EYEWITNESS IN THE CRIMEA Crimean War Letters of Lt. Col George Frederick Dallas, 130+ letters of a then company commander in the 46th Regiment of Foot, b/w photos, 20+ b/w line drawings/vignettes, index.1 vol, 304 pgs 2001 LONDON, GREENHILL BOOKS
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1-191160 Jouineau GRENADIERS & VOLTIGEURS OF THE IMPERIAL GUARD (55) Color pages of uniform plates. Covers the Crimean war and Franco Prussian War(s).1 vol, 80 pgs 2009 FRANCE
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1-26940 Loy Smith, George A VICTORIAN RSM: From India to the Crimea First-hand account by Regimental Sergeant Major of the 11th Hussars, covers Ireland, India, and the Crimea. Author interviewed many of the survivors of the Light Brigade charge. Includes black and white illustrations and maps.1 vol, 245 pgs 1987 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, COSTELLO
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1-205180 Mace, Martin CRIMEAN WAR, THE: Images Of War The Crimean War was a conflict between the Russian Empire and an alliance of the French Empire, British Empire, Ottoman Empire and the Kingdom of Sardinia. The war was part of a long-running contest between the major European powers for influence over territories of the declining Ottoman Empire. Most of the conflict took place on the Crimean Peninsula, but there were smaller campaigns in western Anatolia, the Caucasus, the Baltic Sea, the Pacific Ocean and the White Sea.

The Crimean War is known for the logistical and tactical errors during the land campaign on both sides (the naval side saw a successful Allied campaign which eliminated most of the ships of the Russian Navy in the Black Sea). Nonetheless, it is sometimes considered to be one of the first 'modern' wars as it introduced technical changes which affected the future course of warfare, including the first tactical use of railways and the electric telegraph.

It is also famous for the work of Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole, who pioneered modern nursing practices while caring for wounded British soldiers. The war also led to the establishment of the Victoria Cross in 1856 (backdated to 1854), the British Army's first universal award for valor.

The Crimean War was one of the first wars to be documented extensively in photographs. News correspondence reaching Britain from the Crimea was the first time the public were kept informed of the day-to-day realities of war.

This unique collection of 150-160 images will prove to be an invaluable resource for historians, students and all those interested in what was one of the most significant periods in British military history. Each picture will tell its own story, and will be fully captioned with historical detail. 1 vol, 192 pgs 2014 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-205040 Mace, Martin and John Grehan BRITISH BATTLES OF THE CRIMEAN WARS 1854-1856 This unique collection of original accounts will prove to be an invaluable resource for historians, students and all those interested in the Crimean War.

This conflict between the Russian Empire and an alliance of the French Empire, British Empire, Ottoman Empire, and Kingdom of Sardinia was part of a long-running contest between the major European powers for influence over territories of the declining Ottoman Empire. Most of the conflict took place on the Crimean Peninsula, but there were smaller campaigns in western Anatolia, the Caucasus, the Baltic Sea, the Pacific Ocean and the White Sea.

The Crimean War is known for the logistical and tactical errors during the land campaign on both sides (the naval side saw a successful Allied campaign which eliminated most of the ships of the Russian Navy in the Black Sea). Nonetheless, it is sometimes considered to be one of the first modern wars as it introduced technical changes which affected the future course of warfare, including the first tactical use of railways and the electric telegraph.

It is also famous for the work of Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole, who pioneered modern nursing practices while caring for wounded British soldiers. The war also led to the establishment of the Victoria Cross in 1856 (backdated to 1854), the British Army's first universal award for valor.

The Crimean War was one of the first wars to be documented extensively in written reports and photographs. News correspondence reaching Britain from the Crimea was the first time the public were kept informed of the day-to-day realities of war.1 vol, 208 pgs 2014 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-914009G Martin, Lawrence VAE VICTUS Board Game #9: Inkermann 1854 Inkermann 1854 - The End of Russian Hopes in the Crimea

On November 5, 1854, the Russians launched a heavy attack on the allied right flank east of the city. The assault was made by two columns, which when combined would form a formidable army of some 42,000 men. The initial Russian assault was to be received by the British Second Division, 2,700 men and 12 guns. With both Russian columns moving in a flanking fashion, they hoped to overwhelm this portion of the Allied army before reinforcements could arrive. The Russian general, Soymonov followed Menshikov's directive and deployed his force around the Careenage Ravine, where he could not effectively employ all of his troops in combat.

When dawn broke, Soymonov attacked the British positions on Home Hill with 6,300 men and a further 9,000 in reserve. The British had strong pickets and had ample warning of the Russian attack. The British pickets, some of them at company strength, engaged the Russians as they moved to attack Home Hill. The firing in the valley also gave warning to the rest of the Second Division, who rushed to their defensive positions. The Second Division's commander, Pennefather, a highly aggressive officer, ordered his 2,700 strong division to attack some 15,300 Russian soldiers. Russian guns bombarded Home Hill, but there were no troops on the crest at this point

When the British Fourth Division arrived under General George Cathcart, they were finally able to go on the offensive. They launched a renewed attack against the Russians and on their flanks. However, the flanking troops were caught in the rear by an unexpected Russian counter-attack and Cathcart was shot from his horse and killed, leaving his troops disorganized and the attack broken up. The courage of Cathcart and his men had the unexpected effect of encouraging other British units to charge the Russians. This gave the Russian army an opportunity to gain a crest on the ridge. However, as the Russian troops were coming up, they were attacked and driven off by newly arrived soldiers from the French camps. The French poured reinforcements into the entire line, reducing the Russians' advantage in numbers.1 vol, 24 pgs 2015 FRANCE, CERIGO EDITIONS
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2-12090 Mollo, John & Boris INTO THE VALLEY OF DEATH The British Light and Heavy Cavalry Brigades atBalaclava, 25 October 1854. Eight full color plate100 b/w photos, maps, diagrams, index, biblio.1 vol, 128 pgs 1991 LONDON, WINDROW & GREENE
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1-89320 Oliphant, Laurence TRANS-CAUCASIAN CAMPAIGN OF THE TURKISH ARMY: During the Crimean War 8.5x11 inches. Covers an obscure campaign at the end of the Crimean War to relieve the Fortress of Kars.1 vol, 80 pgs 2008 US, NAFZIGER COLLECTION
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2-81440 Percy, Algemon BEARSKIN'S CRIMEA, A:Lt. Col Percy & the V.Cross Using much previously unpublished sources, this is the blow-by-blow account of the Grenadier Guards experience; Percy was present at all the major battles and was a skilled observer, biblio, index.1 vol, 272 pgs 2008 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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1-199060 Spring, Laurence UNIFORMS OF THE RUSSIAN ARMY DURING THE CRIMEAN WAR 1854-1856 This book looks at the organization, uniforms and the regiments which made up the army of Tsar Nicholas I during the Crimean War. Not only does it cover the regiments which served in the war, but also other units such as the Russian Imperial Guard and the Separate Caucasus Corps, which have not been covered by others books relating to the Crimean War.

The Army itself has got a bad reputation from historians because it was outfought by the Anglo-French Army during the war. However this was because the army had been let down by government officials in not re-equipping the army with modern weapons rather than any cowardice on the part of the Russian soldier. Of course in a book of its size it is not possible to cover all the auxiliary units that also made up the Russian Army at this time, such as the interior regiments.

With 24 color plates including artwork by Bob Marrion and flags by Lesley Prince. Usual Partizan Press excellence.1 vol, 176 pgs 2012 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-235570 Springman, Michael SHARPSHOOTER IN THE CRIMEA: The Letters of the Captain Gerald Goodlake VC 1854-56 The letters home to his family by Gerald Goodlake, a young officer in the Coldstream Guards, make remarkable reading. They vividly describe the ill-preparedness of the British Army and the dire conditions experienced by all ranks in the Crimea. Goodlake's views on senior officers were frank to say the least! Most important, Goodlake's initiative and courage in organizing and leading what were Special Forces were rewarded by the award of one of the first Victoria Crosses. Goodlake served in the Crimea from early 1854 to the end two years later.1 vol, 240 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-39680 Sterling, Lt. Colonel Anthony THE HIGHLAND BRIGADE IN THE CRIMEA First-hand account using over 100 of Sterling's letters home, much quoted in period bibliographies, and includes 18 b/w maps. Originally printed in 1895. An interesting look at a brigade off the beaten path.1 vol, 256 pgs 1995 MINNEAPOLIS, ABSINTHE PRESS
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1-29840 Sweetman, John WAR & ADMINISTRATION Covers the significance of the Crimean War for the British Army. B/w illust, notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 174 pgs 1984 EDINBURG, SCOTTISH PRESS
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1-228980 Trow, M J THE CHARGE OF THE HEAVY BRIGADE: Scarlett's 300 in the Crimea Everyone has heard of the charge of the Light Brigade, a suicidal cavalry attack caused by confused orders which somehow sums up the Crimean War (1854-6). Far less well known is what happened an hour earlier, when General Scarlett's Heavy Brigade charged a Russian army at least three times its size. That proved a brilliant success, whereas the Light Brigade's action resulted in huge casualties and achieved nothing.

Covers the men of the Heavy Brigade, from James Scarlett, who led it, to the enlisted men who had joined for the 'queen's shilling' and a new life away from the hard grind of Victorian poverty. It charts the perils of traveling by sea, in cramped conditions with horses panicking in rough seas. It tells the story, through the men who were there, of the charge itself, where it was every man for himself and survival was down to the random luck of shot and shell.

It looks, too, at the women of the Crimea, the wives who accompanied their menfolk. Best known were Florence Nightingale, the 'lady with the lamp' and Mary Seacole, the Creole woman who was 'doctress and mother' to the men. But there were others, like Fanny Duberly who wrote a graphic journal and Mrs Rogers, who dutifully cooked and cleaned for the men of her husband's regiment, the 4th Dragoon Guards.1 vol, 256 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-914130 various VAE VICTIS #130 Alma 1854 Reviews of OP Dauntless (GMT), Avec infini regret 2 (Conseils Tactiques), Arcole serie jours de gloire, Singidunum (FORSAZ), Golan 73 (GMT + ATO), Philip Sabin et Connections UK, World War 1 (S&T 294), MBT (GMT), Yanks (MMP), Les Marechaux 4 (Ludifolie), OUT : Airsoft the Game (BattlesProject).

Figurines: Congo - Studio Tomahawk + CR Congo, Dead Man's Hand, Indochine Avec Bolt Action, Regles Navales Renaissance, Peinture des Blindes 28 mm.

Articles historiques: La bataille de l'Alma, Liberation de la Crimee 1944 + Jeux sur la Crimee (hexagones), Scenarios ASL, M44 et BlitzKrieg 3 (figurines). 1 vol, 60 pgs 2016 FRANCE, CERIGO EDITIONS
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1-36720 Ward, S.G.P. editor HAWLEY LETTERS, THE 7.5x9, letters written by Captain Hawley of the 89th from December 1854 to August 1856, seven halftones, fold out map.1 vol, 114 pgs 1970 LONDON, GALE & POLDEN
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2-31700 Lunt, James-editor FROM SEPOY TO SUBEDAR: The Life of Subedar Sita Ram Being the Life and Adventures of Subedar Sita Ram, a native Officer of the Bengal Army, written by himself. He enlisted in 1812 and served until 1860, when he drew a pension. Additional commentary by Lunt. Index, glossary, and b/w line drawings.1 vol, 186 pgs 1975 HAMDEN CONN, ARCHON BOOKS
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1-914168 various VAE VICTIS # 168: The Sepoy Mutiny Magazine includes the strategic wargame of the Sepoy Mutiny (The Indian Rebellion) that took more than two years for the British to regain control in the revolting provinces of the Indian subcontinent. Uses the same mechanisms as The Belgian Campaign, 1815 (VV124) and The Eagles of the Danube (VV144).

Product Information:
* One unit: About 2000 men
* Map: One connection = several dozen km
* One turn: 2 months
* Solo playability : 6/10
* Difficulty : 5/10
* Duration of a game : 1.5 to 2 hours

Articles:

* BOARDGAME: Sniper Elite; Downfall of the Third Reich; Vendee militaire; Struggle of Empires; Les Tontons; ASL paras Ste Mere; Second Front; Baltic Approach; TS - Korn of Africa; and China Sea.

* HOBBY: Des etudiants s'invitent au combat 3e partie; Les jeux de role sur Rome; Strategies Viet Nam; Die Festung Hamburg; and Drouet d'Erlon 11.

* FIGURINES: Art de la Guerre : la cavalerie a travers les ages 3e partie; Saga: ce qui change; Scenario Secession; Jouer une campagne Guerre de trente ans; Guerre en Irak avec Au contact; Mini-campagne Silver Bayonet; Hail Caesar 2nd edition; and Mad for War.

* SCENARIOS: ASL; M44

* NEWS RULES: Listes pour Soldiers of Napoleon, Renatio et Gloriam, Rapid Fire : Crete, the airborne Assault, Blood Bilge and Iron balls

* ART of WAR: La revolte des Cipayes1 vol, 84 pgs 2023 FRANCE, CERIGO EDITIONS
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1-930320 various STRATEGY & TACTICS # 320: Sepoy Mutiny Sepoy Mutiny is a two-player wargame simulating the rebellion of Sepoy troops in the British Indian Empire in 1857-58. One player represents the British command, and the other the leadership of the Rebels. Both sides are trying to gain control of India.

The game system is based on the one originally presented in our earlier S&T games: They Died with Their Boots On, Volumes 1 & 2 (S&T 236 & 242). It uses an interactive sequence of play in which command, rebellions and events are randomly generated. The British Empire player controls British Regular, Punjab (including Sikh), Loyal Sepoy, Auxiliary and Nepalese forces. The Rebels initially control no forces but will gain them from Sepoy and Rebel Badmashes units which mutiny.

Both players can also mobilize various Princely State forces. Each turn represents roughly two months of time. Each hexagon is about 40 miles across. Each unit represents anywhere from 2000 to 10,000 troops. Leaders represent major commanders, their staffs, and guard troops.

Components: One 22x34-inch map, 176 counters, and magazine.1 vol, 84 pgs 2019 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-68380 anon GERMAN ACCOUNT OF THE ITALIAN CAMPAIGN 1859, A This short article first appeared in the 'UnitedServices Magazine of 1859', the writer provides asuccint account of strategy employed by both sidesand first hand accounts of several battles.1 vol, 36 pgs 2002 UK, HELION & COMPANY
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1-43310 Brignoli, Marziano LA DIVISIONE LAMBARDA 1848-1849 (16) color & b/w illust Lombard army, battle maps.1 vol, 24 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-72080 Clowes, Sir William Laird NAVAL CAMPAIGN OF LISSA, THE:1866 8.5x11-inch booklet offers account of Lissa 1866 naval campaign featuring the major naval battle between the ACW and Russo-Japanese War. Includes campaign maneuvering and then a blow-by-blow account of the battle. Includes black and white maps and four appendices of OOBs.1 vol, 62 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-196370 Embree, Michael RADETZKY'S MARCHES: The Campaigns of 1848 and 1849 in Upper Italy In the Spring of 1848, revolution threatened to sweep away the old order throughout Europe. In the Austrian-occupied north of Italy, newly nurtured nationalism, further fueled by economic issues, prompted open revolt in Lombardy and Venetia. The Austrian army in Italy, commanded by 82 year old Field Marshal Radetzky, soon saw itself under further threat from the Kingdom of Sardinia-Piedmont, Naples, and the Papal States, as well as thousands of volunteers, all determined to rid Italy of the occupier.

Seemingly under attack from all sides, the Austrian Army was forced to concentrate in the famous 'Quadrilateral', formed by the fortress cities of Peschiera, Mantua, Legnago, and Verona, losing deserters by the thousand, to prepare for the war to follow, a war that would continue into the following year.

This volume narrates the remarkable tale of how one old general quite possibly saved an empire. With iron will, the great personal affection of his men, and some luck, Radetzky maintained his army and finally defeated his opponents. Such was the impact of the 1848 campaign, that Johann Strauss the Elder wrote the 'Radetzky March', in the Field Marshal's honor!

The comprehensive story of the revolts and the subsequent military campaigns is recounted here, taken from many and varied sources, including a considerable number of contemporary and firsthand accounts, as well official reports from all sides.

Continuing Helion's successful series of 19th Century European campaign studies, this book will be produced in a limited-edition hardback printing of 750 copies (all individually numbered and signed by the author). 'Radetzky's Marches' is profusely illustrated in both color and black-and-white, and is accompanied by maps (some color), charts, diagrams and extensive orders-of-battle.1 vol, 480 pgs 2011
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1-235002 Esposito, Gabriele ARMIES OF THE ITALIAN RISORGIMENTO: 1848-1870 The Italian Risorgimento was the political process that led to the unification of the Italian peninsula into a single kingdom after three bloody wars fought between Piedmont and Austria. It lasted for more than two decades (1848-1870) and was one of the key moments in the history of Europe.

Covers all the Italian military contingents taking part to the campaigns of 1848-1870 will be taken into consideration and thus the armies of the following states will be covered: Piedmont, Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, Papal States, Grand Duchy of Tuscany, Duchy of Modena, and Duchy of Parma. The analysis will not focus only on the regular troops, but also on the armies of the short-lived Revolutionary States and on the many volunteer corps that came from abroad in order to fight for the Italian cause. The whole book will be illustrated with a large amount of color plates, showing the uniforms of iconic military units like Piedmontese Bersaglieri and Papal Zouaves.1 vol, 180 pgs 2022 UK, MMP BOOKS
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1-197390 Hold, Alexander HISTORY OF THE CAMPAIGN OF 1866 IN ITALY This is a translation of the 1867 work by Alexander Hold, Geschichte der Feldzugs in Italien 1866, which describes in detail the campaign of the previous year, fought between the armed forces of the Austrian empire and the kingdom of Italy in the Austrian province of Venetia and the southern Tyrol and on the Adriatic Sea.

The author served in the Engineers during the Campaign of 1859, and during the Campaign of 1866 was a Captain present with the Austrian headquarters throughout the Custoza campaign. As such he was ideally placed to provide a detailed account of his countrymen's efforts - he was a firsthand observer and would have taken part in discussions of Austrian strategic planning before and during it. Moreover, since he was on the staff he would have immediate knowledge of the other aspects of Austrian staff work of the period, the administration of the railways and telegraphs and the collection of intelligence.

As a result, Hold's views about the forces of the participants, his comments on the terrain of the theater of war and his assessment of the correct and incorrect decisions made by the Austrian and Italian high commands are of considerable interest because they shed informed light on what is the often forgotten part of the 1866 war, and a close study of his figures and assessments will repay all students of this campaign. Naturally, Hold gives the Austrian point of view, one which occasionally is a bit partisan, but because of the subject this is only natural. His own countrymen received the work well, and it has been called the first objective and learned treatment of the Italian campaign of 1866.

This new translation by Stuart Sutherland, who also supplies extensive explanatory notes, is an important contribution to the literature available for this most interesting and important 19th Century campaign, providing a very detailed account not only of the principal Battle of Custoza, but also the Campaign in the Tyrol, and the naval war in the Adriatic that culminated in the Battle of Lissa.1 vol, 152 pgs 2011 UK, HELION
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1-914033G martin, Laurent VAE VICTUS BOARD GAME # 33: The Italians Wars 1859 - 1866 The revolutionary campaign of 1859 plays out in Po Valley, from Turin to Verona by way of Milan, with no less than an imperial invasion to push back. They will have to cross waterways like so many hedges standing between them and freedom. They must be victorious in the bloody combats of Magenta and Solferino . Unless the Empire counter-attacks to save the Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia.

1866 is the story of a young nation searching for its identity and seeking to take back the last part of its territory from despised Austria. However, this nation has not yet come to terms with its recent unification and will struggle against a tough adversary. The Austrian army will achieve it's greatest exploit of 1866, nevertheless so contrary to victory by force of arms.

Game components: Two 59 x 41 cm maps; 216 die-cut counters and markers; One booklet of rules; Four scenarios and one campaign; and Two player aid cards.1 vol, 24 pgs 2023 FRANCE, CERIGO EDITIONS
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1-1947614 Melani, Andrea L'ESERCITO PIEMONTESE: Seconda Guerra Per L'Indipendenza 1849-1859 Part 1 Infantry Includes 32 full-color pages, with many b/w illustrations and maps. Italian text, but English captions to images. All color plates have full English translations.

The Sardinian Army became one of the protagonists of the military events that led to the formation of the Kingdom of Italy and represented the model on which the General Manfredo Fanti created the new Italian Royal Army.1 vol, 160 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-54240 Penhall, Stuart editor EYEWITNESS ACCOUNTS OF THE BATTLE OF NOVARRA, 1849 Extracts from Hacklander 'Scenes from the Life of a Soldier' details the Piedmontese defeat by the Austrians, b/w maps, Austrian & Piedmont o/b's.1 vol, 52 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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2-54240 Penhall, Stuart editor EYEWITNESS ACCOUNTS OF THE BATTLE OF NOVARRA, 1849 Extracts from Hacklander 'Scenes from the Life ofa Soldier' details the Piedmontese defeat by theAustrians, b/w maps, Austrian & Piedmont o/b's.1 vol, 52 pgs 1998 UK, STUART PENHALL
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1-234960 Poole, Darren VICTORIAN CRUSADERS: British and Irish Volunteers in the Papal Army 1860-70 The struggle for Italian Unification brings to mind images of patriotic heroes such as Garibaldi and Mazzini. However, there is another side to the story: thousands of Catholics from across Europe (and beyond) volunteered to defend the pope from those who threatened his authority and his kingdom. These 19th century crusaders included around 1,600 from England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland.

Focuses on the turbulent period between 1860 and 1870, which saw a Piedmontese invasion of the Papal States (1860), an attempted capture of Rome by Garibaldi (1867), and finally the newly formed Italian Army's attack of 1870, which left Rome as the kingdom's capital. It was also a time of reform and modernization in the pontifical army, with at times inspired leadership and the introduction of new weapons and technologies. Includes 58 color and b/w illustrations and five b/w maps.

In addition to examining the campaigns, the showpiece actions at Castelfidardo, Mentana and Porta Pia, and the political and religious context, Victorian Crusaders studies the backgrounds, motivations and experience of those who flocked to Rome from the British Isles. The Irish joined the Battalion of St Patrick in 1860 and others subsequently signed up for the Pontifical Zouaves, a glamorous transnational unit whose uniform was inspired by the warriors of the Algerian mountains. They came from varied backgrounds, including members of the aristocracy and future members of parliament, though most came from the middle classes.

Most foreign recruits knew that the odds were heavily stacked against them, but they also understood the importance of standing up for their beliefs and the value, as they saw it, of sacrifice and martyrdom. Their experience provides a fascinating insight into Victorian society, large sections of which were proudly in favor of the Italian Risorgimento and often anti-Catholic in their sympathy. Indeed, for the Irish especially, joining the pontifical army was a way of scoring a point against the Protestant English and asserting their national aspirations.1 vol, 222 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-44530 Smith, Nigel VIVA RADETZKY - The Novarra Campaign of 1849 8.5x11, o/b's, maps and detailed text of Lombardy campaign for Italian Independence.1 vol, 80 pgs 2004 UK, PICKELHAUSE PRESS
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1-212700 Summerfield, Stephen THE ITALIAN CAMPAIGN OF 1859: Campaign, Battles and Equipment This is a study of aspects of the 1859 Campaign in Italy, in which the French Emperor Napoleon III, allied to forces from the Kingdom of Sardinia, attempted the independence of Italy from Austria. Success in the enterprise would replace Austrian influence south of the Alps with that of the French.

There followed a brief campaign in Northern Italy culminating in the major battles of Magenta and Solferino. It was a fine example of 'modern' warfare in the mid-19th century, influenced by the use of railways and the increasing power of artillery. 1 vol, 128 pgs 2016 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-204520 Weaver, Ralph GARIBALDI AND THE SIEGE OF ROME Uniforms and actions of the 1849 Roman Republican army, b/w illust and full color plates.1 vol, 120 pgs 2014 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-41890 Wylly, Colonel H.C. CAMPAIGN OF MAGENTA AND SOLFERINO 1859, THE Colonel Wylly describes the campaign beginning with Austria's lethargic opening moves to the rapid series of battles which followed - Montebello, the two-day battle of Palestro, the nearly decisive battle of Magenta, Melegnano, and finally the largest battle fought since Leipsig (1813), at Solferino. The book comes provided with a GIANT sized map (measuring approximately 17 x 34 inches) allowing the reader to track the entire campaign Also included are complete Orders of Battle.1 vol, 109 pgs 1996 MINNEPOLIS, ABSINTHE PRES
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1-214380 BATTLE ABOVE THE CLOUDS: Lifting the Siege of Chattanooga and the Battle of Lookout Mountain, October 16 - November 24, 1863 In October 1863, the Union Army of the Cumberland was besieged in Chattanooga, all but surrounded by familiar opponents: The Confederate Army of Tennessee. The Federals were surviving by the narrowest of margins, thanks only to a trickle of supplies painstakingly hauled over the sketchiest of mountain roads. Soon even those quarter-rations would not suffice. Disaster was in the offing. Includes 150 images and maps.

Yet those Confederates, once jubilant at having routed the Federals at Chickamauga and driven them back into the apparent trap of Chattanooga's trenches, found their own circumstances increasingly difficult to bear. In the immediate aftermath of their victory, the South rejoiced; the Confederacy's own disasters of the previous summer-Vicksburg and Gettysburg-were seemingly reversed. Then came stalemate in front of those same trenches. The Confederates held the high ground, Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge, but they could not completely seal off Chattanooga from the north.

The Union responded. Reinforcements were on the way. A new man arrived to take command: Ulysses S. Grant. Confederate General Braxton Bragg, unwilling to launch a frontal attack on Chattanooga's defenses, sought victory elsewhere, diverting troops to East Tennessee.

Battle above the Clouds by David Powell recounts the first half of the campaign to lift the siege of Chattanooga, including the opening of the 'cracker line,' the unusual night battle of Wauhatchie, and one of the most dramatic battles of the entire war: Lookout Mountain.1 vol, 192 pgs 2017 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-930297 STRATEGY & TACTICS # 297: 1863 ACW 1863 is a two-player wargame of a pivotal year in the American Civil War, with Gettysburg, Vicksburg, and Chattanooga-Chickamauga. Each player commands one of the two Theater of Operations: East and West.

What makes this game unique is that one player commands the Union in the Eastern Theater, and the Confederates in the Western Theater; the second commands the Union in the Western Theater, and the Confederates in the Eastern Theater. Both players are competing to gain the most Victory Points in each Theater while defeating their opponent on the other.

The objective of each player is to score the most Victory Points in terms of seizing critical cities and winning battles. The idea is that you are positioning yourself for a major promotion for total command of all your side's armies for the rest of the war. Units represent corps, divisions and individual leaders with their staffs. Each turn is one month. Includes one 22x34-inch map and 176 counters.

Other Articles:

* Area Denial: the strategies and mechanisms used to prevent a stronger foe, currently the US military, from imposing its will on a region.
* Operation C3: the Italian contribution to the planned Axis invasion of Malta in 1942 was to have included the best troops left to the Italian army.
* An Lushan's Rebellion: General An Lushan rebellion against China's Tang Dynasty in 755 led to the costliest civil war in history.1 vol, 84 pgs 2015 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-930310 STRATEGY & TACTICS # 310; American Civil War This ACW game gives players a chance to change the historical outcome. The Confederate player must maintain a viable economic and political core, while the Union player attempts to divide and conquer the southern states. Victory is checked every turn: Union progress can have political consequences or possibly end the game if either player fails to achieve expectations.

During each quarterly turns, players recruit additional forces, then conduct a pair of impulses. During each impulse, each player moves forces and fight battles. Movement rates are high, but enemy forces can react by retreating, blocking further movement, or counterattacking. Battles are decided by a combination of good leaders and relative strength. The Confederacy starts with a decided advantage in leadership. Union leaders appear only after fighting battles: the Union player may have to lose a few battles to get the leaders needed to win the war.

Components: One 22x34-inch map, 280 counters, and magazine.1 vol, 84 pgs 2018 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-930311 STRATEGY & TACTICS # 311: Pacific Submarine Pacific Subs. Germany's U-boats are better known, but the US Navy's submarine fleet achieved the greater victory, bringing the Japanese Empire to its knees by hollowing out its merchant fleet. In this solitaire game, you the player represent the skipper of a submarine. Your task is to conduct patrols against the Japanese by supporting the US fleets in combat, ambushing Japanese warships, carrying out covert operations in Japanese territory, and sinking merchant ships and tankers. You can conduct one of several individual patrols, or fight the whole campaign, with a goal of promotion to Captain-if you survive.

Patrols are assigned by a die roll against a possible set of missions, but the set changes through the course of the war. In each, you move your boat across the situation map, that covers a quarter of the map, at 375 miles per hex, to the chosen island, ports, or shipping route. Some of the counters represent Japanese naval forces and installations, which you either seek or avoid depending on your mission. Each action covers 1-to-3 hexes and may result in enemy contact.

You decide whether to engage, and choose your boat's actions-depth, speed, course, and weapons-to hit the juiciest targets and avoid their escorts. At the end of the patrol, your tally is based on ships sunk and other mission parameters, less the damage to your boat. High scores result in promotion; low scores leave you beached.

Components: One 22x34-inch map, 280 counters, and magazine.1 vol, 84 pgs 2018 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-ATO049 AGAINST THE ODDS # 49: A Gate of Hell (wargame) Magazine includes ACW wargame A Gate of Hell.

During the summer of 1863, in the aftermath of the Gettysburg and Vicksburg campaigns, battles on land and sea were fought over control of the birthplace of the Confederacy, Charleston, South Carolina. A Union victory here would send an unmistakable signal to the states in rebellion as well as the rest of the world that the Confederacy's cause was lost and further fighting a waste of lives and effort.

A Confederate victory in the face of the tremendous Union host, that included every Union Ironclad on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, as well as some of the most seasoned regiments that numbered among them the first formations of all Black soldiers (free US citizens as well as former slaves), would signify the war would go on and that two nations, not one, could be the result of this 'second' American Revolution.

A Gate of Hell uses an interactive design to portray this decisive battle of the American Civil War. Players use military support points (MSPs), representing the logistical and political support for the campaign, to mobilize and support their forces (ground and naval) on one of the most inhospitable battlegrounds of the war. Both sides have a variety of military assets to deploy, but the planning and effective use of MSPs throughout the game will determine in large measure who is the victor.

Units represent mostly regiments for the ground units, and each ironclad for the naval units. All of the famous batteries and forts, including Sumter and Wagner, are portrayed.

This issue also features an extra game, All or Nothing. By late October of 1777, the British had repulsed the American attack at Germantown, and were occupying Philadelphia in Pennsylvania. American forces still occupied two forts south of the city, blocking the only viable British supply line out to sea via the Delaware River. The British made plans to eliminate these two redoubts.... Can you as the American player hold off the British attack on Fort Mercer? The Pennsylvania State Navy, proud but inexperienced, stands ready to assist. Will you as the Hessian player take the Rebel strong- hold to really secure Britain's grip on the American capital, avenge the defeat at Trenton last year, and perhaps end the rebellion once and for all?1 vol, 60 pgs 2019 US, AGAINST THE ODDS
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1-DG1721 MANSFIELD: Crisis in the Pine Barrens In early 1864, Union Gen. Nathaniel Banks led a small army up Louisiana's Red River. His objective, in conjunction with an overland campaign through Arkansas, was the Confederate Trans-Mississippi capital at Shreveport. Poor coordination of the two columns enabled the Confederates to concentrate their slender resources against each in turn. Banks was first, and in early April his spearhead was hit near the crossroads of Mansfield. Historically, the Union forces, strung out on the march, were routed piecemeal, but the battle could have gone the other way.

Mansfield uses the simplified QuickPlay version of the Musket & Saber system of warfare during the muzzle-loading era. Combat is based on unit quality rather than raw numbers, and rewards use of historical tactics. All units are susceptible to rout when weakened, so players must maintain reserves. Leaders enhance unit capabilities. Winning the battle depends on deployment, thoughtful maneuver to concentrate at the key points, the proper coordination of arms, careful use of leaders and special units, and an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of each army.

Scale: Players: 2; Level: Brigade; Hex: 440 yards

Game Contents:
* 11x17-inch map
* 40 die-cut counters
* Scenario Instructions
* Four page rule booklet1 vol, 4 pgs 2015 CA, DECISION GAMES
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1-40630 8.5x11, details (9) of the major forts of the CSA, CONFEDERATE FORTS color and b/w illust, maps and drawings.1 vol, 107 pgs 1977 NACHEZ, SO. HISTORICAL
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1-200220 Akers, Monte YEAR OF GLORY: The Life and Battles of Jeb Stuart and His Cavalry, June 1862-June 1863 Biography of Jeb Stuart told through the eyes of the men who rode with him, as well as Jeb's letters, reports, and anecdotes handed down over 150 years. This focuses on the twelve months in which Stuart's reputation was made, following his career on an almost day-to-day basis from June 1862, when Lee took command of the army, to June 1863, when Stuart turned north to regain a glory slightly tarnished at Brandy Station, but found Gettysburg instead. 16 pages of illustrations.1 vol, 392 pgs 2012 US, Casemate
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1-207970 Akers, Monte YEAR OF DESPERATE STRUGGLE: Jeb Stuart and His Cavalry, from Gettysburg to Yellow Tavern, 1863-1864 By the summer of 1863, following Chancellorsville, it was clear to everyone on both sides of the Civil War that the Army of Northern Virginia was the most formidable force Americans had ever put in the field. It could only be tied in battle, if against great odds, but would more usually vanquish its opponents. A huge measure of that army's success was attributable to its cavalry arm, under Major General J.E.B. Stuart, which had literally run rings around its enemies.

But Northern arithmetic and expertise were gradually catching up. In this work, the sequel to his acclaimed Year of Glory, this book tracks Stuart and his cavalry through the following year of the war, from Gettysburg to the Overland Campaign, concluding only when Jeb himself succumbs to a gunshot while fending off a force three times his size at the very gates of Richmond. Gettysburg put paid to the aura of unstoppable victory surrounding the Army of Northern Virginia. But when Grant and Sheridan came east they found that Lee, Stuart, Longstreet, and the rest still refused to be defeated. It was a year of grim casualties and ferocious fighting. 16pp of illust.1 vol, 312 pgs 2014 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-216130 Akers, Monte YEAR OF GLORY: The Life and Battles of Jeb Stuart and His Cavalry, June 1862-June 1863 No commander during the Civil War is more closely identified with the 'cavalier mystique' as Major General J.E.B. (Jeb) Stuart. And none played a more prominent role during the brief period when the hopes of the nascent Confederacy were at their apex, when it appeared as though the Army of Northern Virginia could not be restrained from establishing Southern nationhood.

Jeb Stuart was not only successful in leading Robert E. Lee's cavalry in dozens of campaigns and raids, but for riding magnificent horses, dressing outlandishly, and participating in balls and parties. Longstreet reported that at the height of the Battle of Second Manasses, Stuart rode off singing, 'If you want to have good time, join the cavalry . . .' Porter Alexander remembered him singing, in the midst of Chancellorsville, 'Old Joe Hooker, won't you come out of the Wilderness?'

Stuart was blessed with an unusually positive personality-always upbeat, charming, boisterous, and humorous, remembered as the only man who could make Stonewall Jackson laugh, reciting poetry when not engaged in battle, and yet never using alcohol or other stimulants.

The book focuses on the 12 months in which Stuart's reputation was made, following his career on an almost day-to-day basis from June 1862, when Lee took command of the army, to June 1863, when Stuart turned north to regain a glory slightly tarnished at Brandy Station, but found Gettysburg instead.

Includes 16 pages of illustrations.1 vol, 392 pgs 2018 US, CASEMATE
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1-208100 Alexander, Edward S. DAWN OF VICTORY: Breakthrough at Petersburg -- March 25 - April 2, 1865 After the unprecedented violence of the 1864 Overland Campaign, Union Lt. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant turned his gaze south of Richmond to Petersburg, where the railroads that supplied the Confederate capital and its defenders found their junction. Nine grueling months of constant maneuver and combat around the 'Cockade City' followed. Massive fortifications dominated the landscape, and both armies frequently pushed each other to the brink of disaster.

As March 1865 drew to a close, Grant planned one more charge against Confederate lines. Despite recent successes, many viewed this latest task as an impossibility and their trepidations had merit.

Grant ordered the attack for April 2, 1865, setting the stage for a dramatic early morning bayonet charge by his Sixth Corps across half a mile of open ground into the 'strongest line of works ever constructed in America.'1 vol, 168 pgs 2015 UK, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-203850 Alexander, Steve CUSTER AND THE GETTYSBURG CAMPAIGN: Believe in the Bold Beautifully illustrated with an insightful introduction by National Park Historian Emeritus Ed Bearss. Custer and the Gettysburg Campaign combines a unique blend of period writing with the poetic style of Steve Alexander, one of the top Custer historians and a re-enactor of the general. He has combed the archives, original letters, and period writings to help bring to life the thoughts and ideals of the brave horsemen of the Civil War. Includes a look at the 54mm collectible Black Hawk Toy Soldier collection: Custer's Charge At Gettysburg.1 vol, 88 pgs 2013 SPAIN, ANDREA PRESS
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1-211440 Andrews, William G THE LIFE OF A UNION SHARPSHOOTER: The Diaries and Letters of John T. Farnham John T. Farnham, a sharpshooter in the Union Army, wrote a substantial diary entry nearly every day during his three-year enlistment, sent over 50 long articles to his hometown newspaper, and mailed some 600 letters home.

He described training, battles, skirmishes, encampments, furloughs, marches, hospital life, and clerkships at the Iron Brigade headquarters and the War Department. He met Lincoln and acquired a blood-stained cuff taken from his assassinated body. He was gregarious and popular, naming in his diaries 108 friends in the service and 156 at home. Frail and sickly, he died of tuberculosis four years after his discharge. He paints a detailed portrait of the lives of ordinary soldiers in the Union Army, their food, living conditions, relations among officers and men, ordeals, triumphs, and tragedies.1 vol, 266 pgs 2016 UK, FRONTHILL MEDIA
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1-237640 Barringer, Sheridan CUSTER'S GRAY RIVAL: The Life of Confederate Major General Thomas Lafayette Rosser Biography of Confederate Major General Thomas Lafayette Rosser, who looked upon life as a series of contests and loved the glory of combat. He served in nearly every battle of the Army of Northern Virginia. The only person who could derail Rosser, however, was Rosser, whose ability to take umbrage at the slightest offense was matched by his impatience and oversized ego.

In 1864 after Stuart's death, he accused his new commander, General Wade Hampton, of blocking his promotion to major general. The cavalryman's most prominent service arrived in the Shenandoah Valley under Lt. Gen. Jubal Early in the fall of 1864, where Rosser led daring raids and achieved success in furnishing the army with valuable intelligence, livestock, and other supplies. His embarrassing failure in the Confederate debacle at Tom's Brook on October 9 against his former classmate and rival George Custer, combined with his absence from the front at a shad bake at Five Forks during the war's final days, cast a dark cloud over his otherwise solid record.

He continued fighting rivals, gray and blue, after the war by means fair and foul, unable to check his ego and short temper. He ended his military career as a general in the United States army in the Spanish-American War.1 vol, 330 pgs 2023 US, FOX RUN PUBLISHING
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1-199901 Bearss, Edwin PETERSBURG CAMPAIGN, THE - The Eastern Front Battles June - August 1864 Vol. 1 The wide-ranging and largely misunderstood series of operations around Petersburg, Virginia, were the longest and most extensive of the entire Civil War. The fighting that began in early June 1864 when advance elements from the Union Army of the Potomac crossed the James River and botched a series of attacks against a thinly defended city would not end for nine long months. This important - many would say decisive - fighting is presented by legendary Civil War author Edwin C. Bearss in The Petersburg Campaign: The Eastern Front Battles, June - August 1864, the first in a ground-breaking two-volume compendium.

Although commonly referred to as the Siege of Petersburg, that city (as well as the Confederate capital at Richmond) was never fully isolated and the combat involved much more than static trench warfare. In fact, much of the wide-ranging fighting involved large-scale Union offensives designed to cut important roads and the five rail lines feeding Petersburg and Richmond. This volume of Bearss' study of these major battles includes:

The Attack on Petersburg (June 9, 1864) The Second Assault on Petersburg (June 15 - 18, 1864) The Battle of the Jerusalem Plank Road (June 21 - 24, 1864) The Crater (July 30, 1864) The Battle of the Weldon Railroad (August 18 - 21, 1864) The Battle of Reams' Station (August 25, 1864).

Accompanying these salient chapters are original maps by Civil War cartographer George Skoch, together with photos and illustrations. The result is a richer and deeper understanding of the major military episodes comprising the Petersburg Campaign.1 vol, 488 pgs 2012 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-COM1078 Beyma, Rob THE WAR FOR THE UNION: Designer's Edition The War for the Union is a strategic level simulation of the American Civil War. It is the long awaited 2nd edition of the game originally published in 1992. Players command the Union and Confederate forces that fought from 1861 to 1865. The map runs from southeastern Texas to the Atlantic and from Harrisburg, PA to southern Florida. The new map is 34x44 inches to accommodate larger counters. Atlanta and Pensacola are now in the Western Theater. Terrain types include forests, rough, swamps, bayou, mountain hexsides, river hexsides (tidal, navigable, and minor), lakes, bluffs, and major and minor cities.

Ground units include infantry and cavalry strength points. Quality varies from Militia (worst) to Volunteers to Veterans (best). There are about 5,000 men per strength point. There are corps and army leaders and a few division leaders. Leaders have a Command Rating which indicates how many strength points (SPs) they can command, a Battle Rating (combat DRM), and a Movement Factor which also affects their force march DRM. Union militia recruits now have 3 MPs but a very poor force march DRM. There are seagoing and riverine naval units, including ironclads. There are also river transports which are very valuable to the Union player in developing campaigns along rivers. Since the Confederates cannot use sea movement, the Union sea movement capability is somewhat abstracted.

The quality of the armies, particularly the Union, improves as the war progresses. The Confederate player starts out with a small qualitative advantage but the Union catches up by the spring of 1863. The Confederates also have better leaders early in the war but the Union gets more and better leaders as the war progresses. Army counters, such as the Army of the Potomac and the Army of Northern Virginia, are central to the play of the game. Armies enable more efficient use of strength points, leaders, and supply.

Details:
* Complexity: 6 out of 10
* Solitaire Suitability: 8 out of 10
* Time Scale: 1 turn = 1 month
* Map Scale: Approximately 22 miles per hex
* Unit Scale: Approximately 5,000 men per strength point
* Number of Players: 2 to 4 plus solitaire
* Playing Time: An hour for an introductory scenario, an evening for a 1 year scenario, and a weekend for the Campaign Game

Components:
* 2 maps - each at 22x34 inches
* 3-1/2 sheets of 9/16-inch counters
* 1 deck of 25 Tactical cards
* 2 reinforcement schedules - 1 each for North and South
* 2 identical Terrain Effects cards with additional charts/tables
* 2 identical Combat Results Table cards with additional charts/tables
* 1 rulesbook
* 1 scenario book
* 2 ten-sided dice
* 1 box and lid set1 vol, 1 pgs 2018 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-227050 Biekski, Mark A MORTAL BLOW FOR THE CONFEDERACY: The Fall of New Orleans, 1862 If the Union could capture and control of New Orleans, important port and control point of the Mississippi River, it would be a mortal blow to the Confederate economy. Union Adm David G. Farragut, a native New Orleanian, would lead a formidable naval flotilla and attack the city. Includes 150 images and 10 maps.

In the city, Confederate General Mansfield Lovell, a new commander, was thrust into the middle of command chaos. He was hamstrung by conflicting orders from Richmond and lacked both proper seagoing reconnaissance and the unity of command. He was poised to become a scapegoat.
1 vol, 192 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-211760 Bielski, Mark SONS OF THE WHITE EAGLE IN THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR: Divided Poles in a Divided Nation This book describes nine transplanted Poles who participated in the Civil War. They span three generations and are connected by culture, nationality, and adherence to their principles and ideals. The common thread that runs through their lives-the Polish White Eagle-is that they came from a country that had basically disintegrated at the end of the previous century, yet they carried the concepts of freedom they inherited from their forefathers to the New World to which they immigrated.

Once in America the pre-war political feuds, ferocious ensuing battles, captures, prison camp escapes and privations of war-often in the words of the soldiers themselves-are fully described. More highly trained in warfare than their American brethren-and certainly more inured to struggles for nationhood- the Poles made a more significant contribution to Civil war combat than is usually described.

The first group had fought in the 1830 war for freedom from the Russian Empire. The European revolutionary struggles of the 1840's molded the next generation. The two of the youngest generation came of age just as the Civil War began, entered military service as enlisted men and finished as officers. Of the group, four sided with the North and four with the South, and the other began in the Confederate cavalry and finished fighting for the Union side. All but one came from aristocratic backgrounds.

In a war commonly categorized as a 'brother against brother,' a struggle between two American regions, history has not devoted a great deal of attention to the participation of Poles, and foreigners in general. These men fought with a belief in European democratic liberalism. Whether for the North to keep a Union together or to form a new nation from the Southern states, they held to their ideals, and in America's own greatest conflict continued to fight for their beliefs.1 vol, 312 pgs 2016 US, CASEMATE
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1-220370 Bierle, Sarah Kay CALL OUT THE CADETS: The Battle of New Market, May 15, 1864 'May God forgive me for the order,' Confederate Maj. Gen. John C. Breckinridge remarked as he ordered young cadets from Virginia Military Institute into the battle lines at New Market
When the opposing divisions clashed near the small crossroads town of New Market on May 15, 1864, just days after calling them from their academic studies to assist in a crucial defense. Traces the history of this important, yet small battle covering the military aspects and the history of individuals whose lives or military careers were changed because of the fight. Includes 150 images and 12 maps.
1 vol, 192 pgs 2019 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-42470 Billings, John D. SLEEPER'S TENTH MASSACHUSETTS BATTERY Unit history of the 10th Mass Battery of Light Art from 1862-1865, index.1 vol, 494 pgs 19?? BALT, BUTTERNUT & BLUE
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1-220380 Black, Robert YANK AND REBEL RANGERS: Special Operations in the American Civil War USA and CSA employed small forces of bold and highly motivated soldiers for special operations behind enemy lines. Skilled in infiltration - sometimes disguising themselves as rural mail carriers - these warriors deftly scouted deep into enemy territory, captured important personnel, disrupted lines of communication and logistics, and sowed confusion and fear. Often wearing the uniform of the enemy, they faced execution as spies if captured. Despite these risks, and in part because of them, these warriors fought and died as American rangers.1 vol, 320 pgs 2019 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-227600 Bowden, Scott LONE STAR FLAG TO THE TOP: Robert E. Lee and the Texas Brigade at Gettysburg Unit profile of the Texas Brigade at the pivotal battle of Gettysburg. Includes never-before published vignettes of General Robert E. Lee and the troops he called 'my Texans.' Includes six custom maps in color, illustrations and photos in color, black and white photos, and beautiful, full-color paintings by Dale Gallon. Also: Detailed order of battle, footnotes, bibliography, and index.
1 vol, 54 pgs 2021 US, SCOTT BOWDEN
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1-36840 Bragg, William Harris JOE BROWN'S ARMY:The Georgia State Line 1862-1865 An extensive treatment of the two regiments raised to serve only in Georgia, they began with coastal defense until the final major battle at Columbus,b/w illust, maps, appendices, biblio, index.1 vol, 192 pgs 1995 MACON, MERCER UNIVERSITY
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1-235741 Brennan, Patrick and Dylan Brennan GETTYSBURG IN COLOR: Volume 1: Brandy Station to the Peach Orchard This two-volume study uses an artificial intelligence-based computerized color identifier to determine the precise color of uniforms, flesh, hair, equipment, terrain, houses, and much more. The result is a monumental full-color study of the important ACW three-day battle that brings the men, the landscape, and the action into the 21st century. The deep colorization of battle-related woodcuts, for example, reveals a plethora of details that have passed generations of eyes unseen. The photos of the soldiers and their officers look as if they were taken yesterday. Volume 1 covers Brandy Station to the Peach Orchard, and Volume 2 will cover The Wheatfield to Falling Waters.

The use of this modern technology shines a light on one Gettysburg photographic mystery in particular. Colorizing some of the battle's death images revealed the presence of Union and Confederate dead that may help determine the previously unknown location of the photographs. 1 vol, 224 pgs 2023 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-217820 Brueske, Paul THE LAST SIEGE: The Mobile Campaign - Alabama 1865 It has long been acknowledged that General Robert E. Lee's surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia ended the civil war at the Battle of Appomattox in April 1865. Often overlooked, however, was last campaign and siege of the war around Mobile, crucial to securing a complete victory and the final surrender of the last Confederate force east of the Mississippi River.

The Union victory at the battle of Mobile Bay in 1864 ended blockade running from the port of Mobile. Uncaptured, the city remained a priority for the Confederates to defend and the Federals to attack. Offers a new perspective on the strategic importance of Mobile as a logistical center which had access to vital rail lines and two major river systems, essential in moving forces and supplies.

Included are the most detailed accounts ever written on Union and Confederate camp life in the weeks prior to the invasion, cavalry operations of both sides during the expedition, the Federal feint movement at Cedar Point, the crippling effect of torpedoes on US naval operations in Mobile Bay, the tread-way escape from Spanish Fort, and the evacuation of Mobile. The entrance of Federals into the city and the reaction of the citizenry are featured. In doing so evidence is presented that contradicts the popular notion that Mobile wholeheartedly welcomed the Federals and was a predominately pro-Union town.

Using a variety of primary sources, this book highlights the bravery of the men who were still trying to win by utilizing evolved military tactics against the strong defensive fortifications at Mobile. Many acts of heroism occurred in this, the Confederacy's last campaign which ended in the final surrender at Citronelle, Alabama in May.1 vol, 304 pgs 2018 US, CASEMATE
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1-228100 Bruns, James CROSSHAIRS ON THE CAPITAL: Jubal Early's Raid on Washington, D.C., July 1864 - Reasons, Reactions, and Results Focuses on the reasons, reactions and results of Jubal Early's raid towards Washington DC in 1864. History has judged it to have been a serious threat to the capital, but James H. Bruns examines how the nature of the Confederate raid on Washington in 1864 has been greatly misinterpreted-Jubal Early's maneuvers were in fact only the latest in a series of annual southern food raids. It also corrects some of the thinking about Early's raid, including the reason behind his orders from General Lee to cross the Potomac and the thoughts behind the proposed raid on Point Lookout and the role of the Confederate Navy in that failed effort.

Presents a new perspective by explaining on why things happened as they did in 1864. It identifies the cause-and-effect connections that are truly the stuff of history, forging some of the critical background links that oftentimes are ignored or overlooked in books dominated by battles and leaders.

In an era of battlefield one-upmanship, the raid on the Nation's Capital in July 1864 was prompted by an earlier failed Union attempt to destroy Richmond and free the Union prisoners held there. Jubal Early's mission was in part to let the North have a taste of its own medicine by attacking Washington and freeing the Confederate prisoners at Point Lookout in southern Maryland. He was also to fill the South's larder from unmolested Union fields, mills and barns.

By 1864 such southern food raids had become annual wartime events. And he was to threaten and, if possible, capture Washington. This latter task was unrealistic in an age when the success of rifle fire was judged to be successful not by accuracy, but by the amount of lead that was shot into the air. Initially, the Union defenders of the city were larger former slaves, freemen, mechanic, shopkeepers and government clerks, as well as invalids. They might not have known much about firearms and accuracy, but they were capable of putting ample lead on the long until Regular Union regiments arrived. Jubal Early hesitated in attacking Washington, but he held the City at bay while his troops pillaged the countryside for the food Lee's Army needed to survive.1 vol, 256 pgs 2021 US, CASEMATE
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1-229680 Bryan, Chris CEDAR MOUNTAIN TO ANTIETAM: A Civil War Campaign History of the Union XII Corps, July - September 1862 Study blends unit histories with leadership and character assessments to put the XII Corps' actions in context along with a significant and substantive examination of its Confederate opponents. Includes 28 detailed maps and 53 images.

The diminutive Union XII corps swept through the East Woods and the Miller Cornfield -- permanently clearing both of Confederates -- repelled multiple CSA assaults against the Dunker Church plateau, and eventually secured a foothold in the West Woods. Its achievement is especially notable given its string of disappointments and hardships in the months leading up to Antietam. Federal leadership largely ignored this signal achievement and the opportunity it presented.

Explains how the corps endured a bloody and demoralizing loss after coming within a whisker of defeating Maj. Gen. 'Stonewall' Jackson at Cedar Mountain on August 9; suffered through the hardships of Pope's campaign before and after the Battle of Second Manassas; and triumphed after entering Maryland and joining the reorganized Army of the Potomac. The men of this small corps earned a solid reputation in the Army of the Potomac at Antietam that would only grow during the battles of 1863.
1 vol, 408 pgs 2022 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-210470 Canney, Donald THE CONFEDERATE STEAM NAVY Devoted to the vessels of the Confederate Navy, including all types used during the conflict: ironclads (both domestic and foreign-built), commerce raiders, blockade runners, riverine and ocean-going gunboats, torpedo and submersible vessels, and floating batteries. The book emphasizes the development, construction, and design of these vessels using, where available, original plans, photographs, and contemporary descriptions.

The author describes these vessels in context with wartime conditions as well as with the transitional naval technology of the era. Over 100 vessels are detailed, including more than 30 ironclads. Over 150 illustrations are included, many of which have not previously been published. Also included is a section on steam engine technology of the era.1 vol, 191 pgs 2015 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-200121 Carman, General Erza A and Thomas G. Clemens editor MARYLAND CAMPAIGN Of September 1862 - Volume 1, South Mountain When Robert E. Lee marched his Army of Northern Virginia into Maryland in early September 1862, Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan moved his reorganized and revitalized Army of the Potomac to meet him. The campaign included some of the bloodiest, most dramatic, and influential combat of the entire Civil War. Combined with Southern failures in the Western Theater, the fighting dashed the Confederacy's best hope for independence, convinced President Abraham Lincoln to announce the Emancipation Proclamation, and left America with what is still its bloodiest day in history.

One of the campaign's participants was Ezra A. Carman, the colonel of the 13th New Jersey Infantry. Wounded earlier in the war, Carman would achieve brigade command and fight in more than twenty battles before being mustered out as a brevet brigadier general. After the horrific fighting of September 17, 1862, he recorded in his diary that he was preparing 'a good map of the Antietam battle and a full account of the action.' Unbeknownst to the young officer, the project would become the most significant work of his life.

Appointed as the 'Historical Expert' to the Antietam Battlefield Board in 1894, Carman and the other members solicited accounts from hundreds of veterans, scoured through thousands of letters and maps, and assimilated the material into the hundreds of cast iron tablets that still mark the field today. Carman also wrote an 1,800-page manuscript on the campaign, from its start in northern Virginia through McClellan's removal from command in November 1862. Although it remained unpublished for more than a century, many historians and students of the war consider it to be the best overall treatment of the campaign ever written. 10 b/w photos and 10 maps.
1 vol, 624 pgs 2010 US, SAVAS BEATTIE
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1-200123 Carman, General Erza A and Thomas G. Clemens editor THE MARYLAND CAMPAIGN: September 1862 - Volume 3, Shepherdstown Ford and the End of the Campaign This is the third and final volume of Ezra Carman's The Maryland Campaign of September 1862.

As bloody and horrific as the battle of Antietam was, historian Ezra Carman-who penned a 1,800-page manuscript on the Maryland campaign-did not believe it was the decisive battle of the campaign. Generals Robert E. Lee and George B. McClellan intended to continue fighting after Sharpsburg, but the battle of Shepherdstown Ford (September 19 and 20) forced them to abandon their goals and end the campaign.

Carman was one of the few who gave this smaller engagement its due importance, detailing the disaster that befell the 118th Pennsylvania Infantry and Maj. Gen. A. P. Hill's success in repulsing the Union advance, and the often overlooked foray of Jeb Stuart's cavalry to seize the Potomac River ford at Williamsport.

Carman also added a statistical study of the casualties in the various battles of the entire Maryland Campaign, and covered Lincoln's decision to relieve McClellan of command on November 7. He also explored the relations between President Lincoln and General McClellan before and after the Maryland Campaign, which he appended to his original manuscript. The before section, a thorough examination of the controversy about McClellan's role in the aftermath of Second Manassas campaign, will surprise some and discomfort others, and includes an interesting narrative about McClellan's reluctance to commit General Franklin's corps to aid Maj. Gen. John Pope's army at Manassas. Carman concludes with an executive summary of the entire campaign.

Dr. Clemens concludes Carman's invaluable narrative with a bibliographical dictionary (and genealogical goldmine) of the soldiers, politicians, and diplomats who had an impact on shaping Carman's manuscript. While many names will be familiar to readers, others upon whom Carman relied for creating his campaign narrative are as obscure to us today as they were during the war.

This concludes the most comprehensive and detailed account of the campaign ever produced. Jammed with first-hand accounts, personal anecdotes, detailed footnotes, maps, and photos, this long-awaited study will be appreciated as Civil War history at its finest.1 vol, 624 pgs 2017 US, SAVAS BEATTIE
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1-46880 Casdorph, Paul D. PRINCE JOHN MAGRUDER:His Life and Campaigns A master of military maneuvers while fighting in his native Virginia and later defending Texas, b/w illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 400 pgs 1997 NY, JOHN WILEY & SONS
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1-42450 Chenery, William H. FOURTEENTH REGIMENT RHODE ISLAND HEAVY ARTILLERY History of the Regiment, a black unit, from 1861 to 1866, list of all members of various companies.1 vol, 341 pgs 1969 NY, NEGRO UNIVERSITY PRES
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1-PWAR096 Chick, Sean PAPER WARS: Issue 96 -- ACW Rally 'Round the Flag In September, Braxton Bragg's Army of Mississippi out-maneuvered Don Carlos Buell's Army of the Ohio and invaded Kentucky. Outside Perryville, the two armies blundered into each other. A short but brutal battle followed that left neither side satisfied. The Union failed to utilize their numerical advantage, while Bragg withdrew from Kentucky.

First and foremost, Paper Wars is a wargame review magazine. Each issue includes approximately 6 or more detailed game reviews on both new and old wargames. We don't discriminate against the older games here.
1 vol, 64 pgs 2021 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-230680 Chick, Sean Michael DREAMS OF VICTORY: General P. G. T. Beauregard in the Civil War Few Civil War generals attracted as much debate and controversy as Pierre Gustav Toutant Beauregard. He combined brilliance and charisma with arrogance and histrionics. He was a Catholic Creole in a society dominated by white Protestants, which made him appear exotic next to the likes of Albert Sidney Johnston and Robert E. Lee. Includes 13 maps and 175 images.

He was reviled by Jefferson Davis and often mocked by Mary Chesnut in her diary. Yet, he was popular with his soldiers and subordinates. Outside of Lee, he was the South's most consistently successful commander, winning at Bull Run, defending Charleston in 1863, and defeating Benjamin Butler at Bermuda Hundred and Ulysses Grant and George Meade at Petersburg. Yet, he lived his life in the shadow of his one major defeat: Shiloh.

Beauregard's career before and after the war was no less tumultuous than his Civil War record. He was born among the Creole elite of Louisiana, but rejected the life of a planter in favor of the military, inspired by tales of Napoleon. He was considered a shining light of the antebellum army and performed superbly in the Mexican-American War. Yet, he complained about a lack of promotion and made a frustrating stab at being mayor of New Orleans in 1858.

After the war, he was a successful railroad executive and took a stand against racism, violence, and corruption during the Reconstruction. Yet, he was ousted from both railroads he oversaw and his foray into Reconstruction politics came to naught. Although he provided for his family and left them a hefty sum after his death, the money was mostly gained by working for the corrupt Louisiana Lottery.1 vol, 192 pgs 2022 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-237080 Chick, Sean Michael THEY CAME ONLY TO DIE: The Battle of Nashville, December 15-16, 1864 The November 1864 battle of Franklin left the Army of Tennessee stunned. In only a few hours, the army lost 6,000 men and a score of generals. Rather than pause, John Bell Hood marched his army north to Nashville. He had risked everything on a successful campaign and saw his offensive as the Confederacy's last hope. But there was no question of attacking Nashville. The city was well fortified and the Federals outnumbered Hood more than two to one. But Hood knew he could force them to attack him and, in doing so, he could win a defensive victory that might rescue the Confederacy from the chasm of collapse. Includes 220+ images and eight maps.

Unfortunately for Hood, he faced George Thomas, one of the Union's best leaders, who commanded men tested in the fires of Chickamauga, Chattanooga, and Franklin. But with battle imminent, the ground iced over and Thomas had to wait. An impatient Ulysses S. Grant nearly sacked him, but on December 15-16, Thomas struck and routed Hood's army. He then chased him out of Tennessee and into Mississippi in a grueling winter campaign.

After Nashville, the Army of Tennessee was never again a major fighting force. Combined with William Tecumseh Sherman's march through Georgia and the Carolinas and Grant's capture of Petersburg and Richmond, Nashville was the beginning of the end of the Confederate States of America. 1 vol, 192 pgs 2023 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-237450 Christ, Elwood OVER A WIDE HOT CRIMSON PLAIN: The Struggle for the Bliss Farm at Gettysburg, July 2nd and 3rd, 1863 Reprint of 1994 edition covers the actions around Bliss Farm at the Battle of Gettysburg on July 2, 1863. This fight played an oversized role in the overall battle and directly impacted the massive rolling Confederate assault later that afternoon. It would attract at least 10 Union and Confederate regiments, draw heavy artillery fire, disrupt the seemingly unstoppable Confederate assault moving northward against Cemetery Ridge, and kill and wound hundreds of men.1 vol, 240 pgs 2023 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-2238801 Christini, Luca editor Civil War sketch book - V1 In this first book dedicated to our new series on ACW sketch books, we present the artwork of Captain Adolph Metzner of the 32nd Indiana Infantry of US Union Army. He was not only an officer but an artist as well. The 96 pages full of illustrations are a pictorial record of his Regiment.

They show several and interesting subjects: soldiers on the march, in camp, in battle and also many ironic and funny skits. A great job that, combined with the next titles that will soon be add, constitute a precious and unmissable collection piece for every fan of ACW1 vol, 96 pgs 2020 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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1-2238803 Christini, Luca editor Civil War sketch book - V3 Imagine being a young landscape painter sent to the American Civil War, not to fight but to draw it: that's the story of Edwin Forbes, one of the best war artists of his time. In two years spent covering the Potomac Army, Forbes draw everything caught his attention with meticulous and fervent realism. In this volume the art of Forbes is developed around the great battle of Gettysburg! All this, and more, in now collected in this second volume dedicated to him in 96 illustrated pages, some of which have been colored for the very first time1 vol, 96 pgs 2020 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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1-1947702 Christini, Luca S. AMERICAN CIVIL WAR: 150 Years and 150 Photos This is the second book of the WAR IN COLOR series, where black and white images are 'recolored' by artists using special software to obtain wonderful and new images of the war.

This volume includes 80 full-color pages, with many additional b/w illustrations and maps. Bilingual English-Italian text and all color plates have full English translations.1 vol, 80 pgs 2020 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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2-203560 Cobb, Michael BATTLE OF BIG BETHEL: Crucial Clash in Early Civil War Virginia Full-length treatment of the small but consequential June 10, 1861 battle that reshaped both Northern and Southern perceptions about what lay in store for the divided nation. In the spring of 1861, many people in the North and South imagined that the Civil War would be short and nearly bloodless. The first planned engagement of the war at Big Bethel, however, provided undeniable evidence of just how wrong popular opinion could be.

Major General Benjamin F. Butler was in command of Union forces at Fort Monroe, Virginia, at the tip of the peninsula between the James and York rivers only ninety miles from the Confederate capital at Richmond. Thanks to the foresight of Lt. Gen. Winfield Scott, President Abraham Lincoln's elderly chief military adviser, thousands of troops had been assigned to Butler to protect the fort and eventually threaten Richmond, thus perhaps bringing a quick end to the war.

Opposing the Yankees was the aggressive and dramatic Colonel John Bankhead Magruder, who decided to lure Butler into a fight. Magruder fortified a strategic swampy creek crossing, skillfully placed several artillery pieces, selected excellent defensive positions for his 1,400 men, and camouflaged the entire works with brush. Never one to shy away from a challenge, Butler marshaled about 4,000 men for a daring dawn attack.1 vol, 312 pgs 2019 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-235610 Cobb, William editor THE MILITARY MEMOIRS OF A CONFEDERATE LINE OFFICER: Captain John C. Reed's Civil War from Manassas to Appomattox Account of John C. Reed fought through the entire war as an officer in the 8th Georgia Infantry, most of it with General Lee's Army of Northern Virginia. The Princeton graduate was wounded at least twice (Second Manassas and Gettysburg), promoted to captain during the Wilderness fighting on May 6, 1864, and led his company through the balance of the Overland Campaign, throughout the horrific siege of Petersburg, and all the way to the Appomattox surrender on April 9, 1865. Includes recollections of some of the war's most intense fighting and strong opinions on a wide variety of officers and topics. With four maps and eight images.1 vol, 192 pgs 2023 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-229730 Conner, Robert GENERAL GORDON GRANGER: The Savior of Chickamauga and the Man Behind Juneteenth Full-length biography of the Civil War Gen. Granger who saved the Union army from catastrophic defeat at the Battle of Chickamauga and went on to play major roles in the Chattanooga and Mobile campaigns. He fought through the war in the West from the first major battles to its last and even left an impact on the Reconstruction period. Immediately after the war, as commander of US troops in Texas, his actions sparked the 'Juneteenth' celebrations of slavery's end, which continue to this day. 1 vol, 264 pgs 2022 US, CASEMATE
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1-230360 Conner, Robert JAMES MONTGOMERY: Abolitionist Warrior Biography of James Montgomery, a leader of the free-state movement in pre-Civil War Kansas and Missouri and associated with its direct-action military wing. His actions before the Civil War, and then during the war in the Union Army, contributed towards the abolition of slavery. This biography uncovers and deals honestly with his serious flaws, debunks some wilder charges, and uncovers his considerable attributes and achievements.

A close associate and ally of other abolitionists including John Brown, Harriet Tubman, Colonels Thomas Wentworth Higginson and Robert G. Shaw, Montgomery led his African-American regiment along with Tubman and other civilians in the 1863 Combahee River raid, which freed almost 800 slaves from South Carolina plantations. He then commanded a brigade in the siege of Fort Wagner, near Charleston.

In 1864, still in brigade command, he fought at the Battle of Olustee in Florida, helping prevent the collapse and disintegration of Union General Truman Seymour's army. Later that year he returned home and played a significant role in defeating Confederate General Sterling Price's great raid, especially at the Battle of Westport.1 vol, 240 pgs 2022 US, CASEMATE
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1-46810 Cozzens, Peter DARKEST DAYS OF THE WAR, THE:Iuka & Corinth Cozzens presents a complete account of these two battles that led to the fall of Vicksburg, (11) maps, b/w illust, primary source biblio, index.1 vol, 448 pgs 1997 CHAPEL HILL, UNIV OF NC
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1-214610 Crenshaw, Doug RICHMOND SHALL NOT BE GIVEN UP: The Seven Days' Battles, June 25-July 1, 1862 Includes 150 images and maps.

In the spring of 1862, the largest army ever assembled on the North American continent landed in Virginia, on the peninsula between the James and York Rivers, and proceeded to march toward Richmond. Between that army and the capital of the Confederate States of America, an outnumbered Confederate force did all in its feeble power to resist-but all it could do was slow, not stop, the juggernaut.

To Southerners, the war, not yet a year old, looked lost. The Confederate government prepared to evacuate the city. The citizenry prepared for the worst. And then the war turned.

During battle at a place called Seven Pines, an artillery shell wounded Confederate commander Gen. Joseph E. Johnston. His replacement, Gen. Robert E. Lee, stabilized the army, fended off the Federals, and then fortified the capital. 'Richmond must not be given up!' he vowed, tears in his eyes. 'It shall not be given up!'

Federal commander Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan, confident of success, found himself unexpectedly hammered by a newly aggressive, newly emboldened foe. For seven days, Lee planned ambitious attacks and launched them, one after another, hoping not just to drive Federals from the gates of Richmond but to obliterate them entirely.1 vol, 192 pgs 2017 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-236410 Crenshaw, Doug TO HELL OR RICHMOND: The 1862 Peninsula Campaign In the spring of 1862, the Union army made its way up the Virginia Peninsula with a goal of capturing the Confederate capital at Richmond and end the rebellion. Covers the advance and the battles in and around the peninsula. Includes nine maps and 127 images.1 vol, 192 pgs 2023 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-222540 Crowe, Clint CAUGHT IN THE MAELSTROM: The Indian Nations in the Civil War, 1861-1865 Discusses the plight of the Five Civilized Tribes -- the Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Creek (Muscogee), and Seminole -- during the American Civil War. From 1861-1865, the Indians fought their own bloody civil war on lands surrounded by the Kansas Territory, Arkansas, and Texas.

The onset of the Civil War exacerbated the divergent politics of the five tribes and resulted in the Choctaw and Chickasaw contributing men for the Confederacy and the Seminoles contributing men for the Union. The Creeks were divided between the Union and the Confederacy, while the internal war split apart the Cherokee nation mostly between those who followed Stand Watie, a brigadier general in the Confederate Army, and John Ross, who threw his majority support behind the Union cause. Throughout, Union and Confederate authorities played on divisions within the tribes to further their own strategic goals by enlisting men, signing treaties, encouraging bloodshed, and even using the hard hand of war to turn a profit.1 vol, 288 pgs 2020 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-COL3301 Dalgliesh, Tom BOBBY LEE - 3rd Edition American Civil War Block game includes:

* Full color, deluxe mapboard that is 130% larger (25x33-inch) than the original, with ample room to fit 10 blocks in a hex.
* 90 Hardwood blocks, blue and gray. The Order of Battle is similar to that found in earlier editions, but the former NATO symbols have been replaced with period crossed muskets, sabres, and gun barrels and the game includes six extra blocks.
* Two color copies of the rules. Five scenarios are included, one covering the entire war in the east, 1861-65, and one for each year 1861, 1862, 1863, and 1864 that can be played separately or linked together. The third edition rules are a blend of previous 1st and 2nd edition rules.
* Two larger, thicker tactical battle maps. Battles fought on these maps are similar to those found in Napoleon, but have rules to reflect American Civil War battle tactics.
* Four quality dice: two blue and two gray.

The game covers the ACW in the east, focusing on the one hundred miles between the two rival capitals of Washington and Richmond. For four years, the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, commanded by the incomparable Robert E. Lee (known as Bobby Lee to his soldiers) defended these few bloody miles against overwhelming Union strength in men and supply.

The eastern theater saw the campaigns and battles of First Bull Run, Shenandoah Valley, Peninsula, Second Bull Run, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Wilderness, Petersburg, and Appomattox. You can re-stage all of these battles and campaigns, or devise your own war-winning strategies.

Players maneuver their armies on a map of the Eastern Theater. When enemy armies clash in the same location, a battle is fought. Battles are resolved on tactical boards where clever tactical maneuvers allow skilled players to defeat larger armies. 1 vol, 1 pgs 2013 US, COLUMBIA GAMES
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1-223010 David A Welker THE CORNFIELD: Antietam's Bloody Turning Point Fresh view of the battle as a whole, and the cornfield in particular, because of two central facts - Union General George McClellan's linear thinking demanded that the Cornfield must be taken and, because of this, the repeated failure by the generals McClellan charged with fulfilling this task created a self-reinforcing cycle of disaster that doomed the Union's prospects for success -- with 22,000 men becoming casualties as Federal and Confederate forces repeatedly traded control of the Cornfield.1 vol, 384 pgs 2020 US, CASEMATE
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2-223010 David A Welker THE CORNFIELD: Antietam's Bloody Turning Point Examines the battle of Antietam as a whole and the cornfield in particular with the idea that Union General George McClellan's linear thinking demanded that the cornfield must be taken and, because of this, the repeated failure by the generals McClellan charged with fulfilling this task created a self-reinforcing cycle of disaster that doomed the Union's prospects for success -- with 22,000 men becoming casualties as Federal and Confederate forces repeatedly traded control of the cornfield.1 vol, 384 pgs 2022 US, CASEMATE
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1-208030 Davis, Daniel CALAMITY IN CAROLINA: The Battles of Averasboro and Bentonville, March 1865 Robert E. Lee gave Joseph E. Johnston an impossible task.

Federal armies under Maj. Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman had rampaged through Georgia on their March to the Sea and now were cutting a swath of destruction as they marched north from Savannah through the Carolinas. Locked in a desperate defense of Richmond and Petersburg, there was little Lee could do to stem Sherman's tide -- so he turned to Johnston.

The one-time hero of Manassas had squabbled for years with Confederate President Jefferson Davis, eventually leading to his removal during the Atlanta Campaign. The disgraced Johnston had fallen far.

Yet Lee saw his old friend and professional rival as the only man who could stop Sherman -- the only man who could achieve the impossible. J.E. Johnston is the only officer whom I know who has the confidence of the army -- Lee told Davis.

Back in command, Johnston would have to assemble a makeshift force -- including the shattered remnants of the once-vaunted Army of Tennessee -- then somehow stop the Federal juggernaut. He would thus set out to achieve something that had ever eluded Lee: deal a devastating blow to an isolated Union force. Success could potentially prolong the most tragic chapter in American history, adding thousands more to a list of casualties that was already unbearable to read. Includes 148 images and eight maps.
1 vol, 168 pgs 2015 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-219970 Davis, Daniel THE MOST DESPERATE ACTS OF GALLANTRY: George A. Custer in the Civil War Covers George Armstrong Custer's battles in the American Civil War. He served as a staff officer through the early stages of the war. His star began to rise in late June, 1863, when he catapulted several grades to brigadier general and was given brigade command. Shortly thereafter, at Gettysburg and Buckland Mills, he led his men-the Wolverines-in some of the heaviest cavalry fighting of the Eastern Theater.

At Yellow Tavern, Custer's assault broke the enemy line, and one of his troopers mortally wounded the legendary Confederate cavalryman, J.E.B. Stuart. At Trevilian Station, his brigade was nearly destroyed. At Third Winchester, he participated in an epic cavalry charge. Elevated to lead the Third Cavalry Division, Custer played a major role at Tom's Brook and, later, at Appomattox, which ultimately led to the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia.1 vol, 192 pgs 2019 US SAVAS BEATIE
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1-213950 Davis, Stephen ALL THE FIGHTING THEY WANT: The Atlanta Campaign from Peachtree Creek to the City's Surrender, July 18-September 2, 1864 Includes 148 images and eight maps.

Federal armies under Maj. Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman had rampaged through Georgia on their March to the Sea and now were cutting a swath of destruction as they marched north from Savannah through the Carolinas. Locked in a desperate defense of Richmond and Petersburg, there was little Robert E. Lee could do to stem Sherman's tide -- so he turned to Johnston.

The one-time hero of Manassas had squabbled for years with Confederate President Jefferson Davis, eventually leading to his removal during the Atlanta Campaign. The disgraced Johnston had fallen far. Yet Lee saw his old friend and professional rival as the only man who could stop Sherman -- the only man who could achieve the impossible.

Back in command, Johnston would have to assemble a makeshift force -- including the shattered remnants of the once-vaunted Army of Tennessee -- then somehow stop the Federal juggernaut. He would thus set out to achieve something that had ever eluded Lee: deal a devastating blow to an isolated Union force. Success could potentially prolong the most tragic chapter in American history, adding thousands more to a list of casualties that was already unbearable to read. 1 vol, 168 pgs 2017 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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2-35920 Davis, William C. BATTLE OF NEW MARKET, THE Story of the incredible victory in the Shenandoah Valley May, 1864, o/b's, maps, illust, biblio.1 vol, 249 pgs 1993 PA, STACKPOLE BOOKS
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1-60030 Davis, William editor IAMGE OF WAR 1861-65:V2 The Guns of '62 8.5x11, 650+ phptographs chronicle the second yearof the war, index.1 vol, 460 pgs 1982 GARDEN CITY, DOUBLEDAY
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1-198410 Desjardin, Thomas JOSHUA L. CHAMBERLAIN: The Life in Letters of a Great Leader of the American Civil War His life is a remarkable story of perseverance, tragedy and triumph. From an insecure young man with a considerable stutter who grew up in a small town in eastern Maine, Joshua Chamberlain rose to become a major general, recipient of the Medal of Honor, Governor of Maine and President of Bowdoin College. His writings are among the most oft-quoted of all Civil War memoirs, and he has become a legendary, even mythical historical figure.

In 1995, the National Civil War Museum acquired a collection of approximately three hundred letters written by or sent to Chamberlain from his college years in 1852 to his death in 1914. Author Thomas Desjardin puts Chamberlain's words in contemporary and historical context and uses this extraordinary collection of letters to reveal - for the first time - the full and remarkable life of Joshua Chamberlain.1 vol, 336 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-235780 Dewberry, Ray HISTORY OF THE 14th GEORGIA INFANTRY REGIMENT Traces the history of the Company A of 14th Georgia in the ACW, primarily revolving around quotations from soldiers' letters that summarize actions from the days immediately following 1st Manassas right up through the end at Appomattox Courthouse.

The narrative includes an individual accounting of each of the 119 veterans of the company and will be of especial interest to all of their descendants. The narrative and action is placed in the Virginia campaigns of Robert E. Lee's army. Covers 13 battles, including Chancellorsville, The Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Petersburg, and Appomattox.1 vol, 136 pgs 2008 US, HERITAGE BOOKS
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1-230220 Dollar, Ernest HEARTS TORN ASUNDER: Trauma in the Civil War's Final Campaign in North Carolina The war's final campaign in North Carolina began on April 10, 1865, one day after Lee's surrender at Appomattox. More than 120,000 Union and Confederate soldiers were still in the field bringing war with them as they moved across the state's verdant heartland. General William T. Sherman was still out to destroy the South's ability and moral stamina to make war. His unstoppable Union troops faced General Joseph E. Johnston's demoralized but still dangerous Confederate Army of Tennessee. Thousands of desperate, distraught, and destitute paroled Rebels added to the chaos by streaming into the state from Virginia. Grief-stricken civilians, struggling to survive in a collapsing world, were caught in the middle.

Explores the psychological experience of these soldiers and civilians during the chaotic closing weeks of the war. Their letters, diaries, and accounts reveal just how deeply the killing, suffering, and loss had hurt and impacted these people by the spring of 1865. Deftly recounts the experiences of men, women, and children who endured intense emotional, physical, and moral stress during the war's dramatic climax. Their emotional, irrational, and often uncontrollable reactions mirror symptoms associated with trauma victims today, all of which combined to shape memory of the war's end.1 vol, 264 pgs 2022 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-197100 Dougherty, Kevin J. CAMPAIGNS FOR VICKSBURG: 1862-63 - Leadership Lessons Long relegated to a secondary position behind Gettysburg, Vicksburg has more recently earned consideration by historians as the truly decisive battle of the Civil War. Indeed, Vicksburg is fascinating on many levels. A focal point of both western armies, the Federal campaign of maneuver that finally isolated the Confederates in the city was masterful. The Navy's contribution to the Federal victory was significant. The science of the fortifications and siege tactics are rich in detail. The human drama of Vicksburg's beleaguered civilian population is compelling, and the Confederate cavalry dashes that first denied the Union victory were thrilling. But perhaps more than any other factor, the key to the Federal victory at Vicksburg was simply better leadership. It is this aspect of the campaign that Leadership Lessons: The Campaigns for Vicksburg, 1862-1863 seeks to explore.

The first section of this book familiarizes the reader with the challenges, characteristics, and styles associated with leadership during the Civil War in general. It also outlines the Vicksburg Campaign by explaining the strategic significance of the Mississippi River and Vicksburg, detailing the opposing forces and the terrain, discussing the failed attempts to capture Vicksburg over the winter of 1862-63, and tracing the brilliant campaign of maneuver and logistics that allowed Grant to ultimately lay siege and win a Federal victory. The second section of the book contains 30 'leadership vignettes' that span the actions of the most senior leaders down to those of individual soldiers. Each vignette focuses the campaign overview to the specific situation in order to provide appropriate context, explains the action in terms of leadership lessons learned, and concludes with a short list of 'take-aways' to crystallize the lessons for the reader.

The human drama of Vicksburg involved such traits as daring, persistence, hesitation, raw courage, vascillation, self-confidence, and over-reliance-all with a great prize at stake. This study of many of the Civil War's most famous commanders who vied for the Rebel 'Gibraltar on the Mississippi' reveals combat on a wide scale, but more importantly lessons on decision-making that still apply to this day.1 vol, 256 pgs 2011 US, CASEMATE PUBLISHING
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1-208020 Dunkerly, Robert M TO THE BITTER END: Appomattox, Bennett Place, and the Surrender of the Confederacy Across the Confederacy, determination remained high through the winter of 1864 into the new year. Yet ominous signs were everywhere. The peace conference had failed. Large areas were overrun, the armies could not stop Union advances, the economy was in shambles, and industry and infrastructure were crumbling the Confederacy could not make, move, or maintain anything. No one knew what the future held, but uncertainty.

Civilians and soldiers, generals and governors, resolved to fight to the bitter end. Myths and misconceptions abound about those last days of the Confederacy. There would be no single surrender or treaty that brought the war to an end. Rather, the Confederacy collapsed, its government on the run, its cities occupied, its armies surrendering piecemeal.

Offering a fresh look at the various surrenders that ended the war, To the Bitter End: Appomattox, Bennett Place, and the Surrenders of the Confederacy by Robert M. Dunkerly brings to light little-known facts and covers often-overlooked events. Each surrender starting at Appomattox and continuing through Greensboro, Citronelle, and the Trans Mississippi unfolded on its own course. Many involved confusing and chaotic twists and turns. Includes 150 illustrations and maps.
1 vol, 168 pgs 2015 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-205140 Dunkley, Robert NO TURNING BACK: A Guide to the 1864 Overland Campaign, from the Wilderness to Cold Harbor, May 4 - June 13, 1864 With the Union Army of the Potomac as his sledge, Grant crossed the Rapidan River, intending to draw the Army of Northern Virginia into one final battle. Short of that, he planned 'to hammer continuously against the armed forces of the enemy and his resources, until by mere attrition, if in no other way, there should be nothing left to him.' Includes 25 maps and 194 images

Almost immediately, though, Robert E. Lee's Confederates brought Grant to bay in the thick tangle of the Wilderness. Rather than retreat, as other army commanders had done in the past, Grant outmaneuvered Lee, swinging left and south.

The 1864 Overland Campaign would be a nonstop grind of fighting, maneuvering, and marching, with much of it in rain and mud, and with casualty lists longer than anything yet seen in the war.1 vol, 192 pgs 2014 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-215170 Field, Ron SILENT WITNESS: The Civil War Through Photography and Its Photographers Contents: Introduction; The Antebellum Scene, 1845-61; The Opening Shots, 1861; Home Town Photographers, 1861-62; Battles and Campaigns, 1861-65; The Photographer in Camp, 1861-65; The Camera at Sea, 1861-65; The Closing Shots, 1865; and Index.1 vol, 328 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-972002 Field, Ron 002 COMBAT: UNION INFANTRYMAN vs CONFEDERATE INFANTRYMAN: Eastern Theater 1861-65 The enthusiastic but largely inexperienced soldiers serving on both sides in the Civil War had to adapt quickly to the appalling realities of warfare in the industrial age. Author Ron Field, an authority on the Civil War, investigates three clashes that illustrate the changing realities of combat. Pitched into combat after an exhausting march to reach the battlefield, newly recruited infantrymen of both sides clashed at First Bull Run/Manassas in 1861.

Two years later, the outcome of the Civil War's pivotal battle at Gettysburg hung in the balance as the Confederate veterans of Pickett's Division mounted a set-piece attack on Union positions at 'The Bloody Angle'. In 1864, African-American troops fighting for the Union took part in a bloody assault on formidable Confederate positions at Chaffin's Farm/New Market Heights, outside Petersburg. This absorbing study casts light on what it was like to take part in close-quarters battle during the Civil War, as increased infantry firepower and an increasing reliance on prepared defensive positions spelled the end of close-order tactics in the conflict that shaped America. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-972012 Field, Ron 012 CONFEDERATE CAVALRYMAN vs UNION CAVALRYMAN: Eastern Theater 1861-65 During the intense, sprawling conflict that was the American Civil War, both Union and Confederate forces fielded substantial numbers of cavalry, which carried out the crucial tasks of reconnaissance, raiding, and conveying messages. The perception was that cavalry's effectiveness on the battlefield would be drastically reduced in this age of improved mass infantry firepower.

This title, however, demonstrates how cavalry's lethal combination of mobility and dismounted firepower meant it was still very much a force to be reckoned with in battle. It also charts the swing in the qualitative difference of the cavalry forces fielded by the two sides as the war progressed. The enormous initial superiority enjoyed by Confederate cavalry was gradually eroded, through the Union's outstanding improvements in training and tactics, and the bold and enterprising leadership of men such as Philip Sheridan.

Featuring full-color artwork, specially drawn maps, and archive illustrations, this gripping study offers key insights into the tactics, leadership, combat performance, and subsequent reputations of Union and Confederate mounted units fighting in three pivotal cavalry actions of the American Civil War - Second Bull Run/Manassas (1862), Buckland Mills (1863), and Tom's Brook (1864).1 vol, 80 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-36792 Freeman, Douglas Southall R.E. LEE:V2 Definitive work, a must for any Civil War buff, maps, illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 621 pgs 1988 NY, HUDSON RIVER EDITIONS
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1-235000 Geise, William Royston THE CONFEDERATE MILITARY FORCES IN THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI WEST 1861-1865: A Study in Command Traces the evolution of Confederate command and how it affected the shifting strategic situation and general course of the ACW. Military field operations are discussed as needed, but the emphasis is on the functioning of headquarters and staff-the central nervous system of any military command. This was especially so for the Trans-Mississippi. Explains why this remote department (referred to as 'Kirby Smithdom' after Gen. Kirby Smith) failed to function efficiently, and how and why the war unfolded there as it did.

After July 1863, the only viable Confederate agency west of the great river was the headquarters at Shreveport. That hub of activity became the sole location to which all isolated players, civilians and military alike, could look for immediate overall leadership and a sense of Confederate solidarity. By filling these needs, the Trans-Mississippi Department assumed a unique and vital role among Confederate military departments and provided a focus for continued Confederate resistance west of the Mississippi River.1 vol, 240 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-203606 Gottfried, Bradley The Maps of Fredericksburg - An Atlas of the Fredericksburg Campaign, Including all Cavalry Operations, September 18, 1862 - January 22, 1863 Another in the series uses 122 detailed, full-page color maps that drill down to the regimental and battery level and include the march to and from the battlefield and virtually every significant event in between. Keyed to each piece of cartography is a full facing page of detailed text describing the units, personalities, movements, and combat (including quotes from eyewitnesses) depicted on the accompanying map, all of which make the Fredericksburg story come alive. 1 vol, 240 pgs 2018 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-203607 Gottfried, Bradley The Maps of the Cavalry in the Gettysburg Campaign - An Atlas of Mounted Operations from Brandy Station Through Falling Waters, June 9 - July 14, 1863 Another in the series uses 82 detailed, full-page color maps that drill down to the regimental and battery level, and include the march to and from the battlefield and virtually every significant event in between. Keyed to each piece of cartography is a full-facing page of detailed text describing the units, personalities, movements, and combat (including quotes from eyewitnesses) depicted on the accompanying map, all of which make the cavalry actions come alive. 1 vol, 240 pgs 2020 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-203609 Gottfried, Bradley THE MAPS OF SPOTSYLVANIA THROUGH COLD HARBOR: An Atlas of the Fighting at Spotsylvania Court House and Cold Harbor, Including all Cavalry Operations -- May 7 Through June 3, 1864 The Maps of Spotsylvania through Cold Harbor continues Bradley M. Gottfried's efforts to study and illustrate the major campaigns of the Civil War's Eastern Theater. This is the ninth book in the ongoing Savas Beatie Military Atlas Series. Includes 134 maps.

Continues the actions of both armies through the completion of the Overland Campaign. After the Wilderness fighting, the Army of the Potomac attempted to swing around the right flank of Gen. Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia and shoot straight for Richmond. The Confederate capital was never the goal; the move was intended to force Lee out into the open, where the larger and well-stocked Union army could destroy it.1 vol, 384 pgs 2023 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-190510 Gottfried, Bradley M. MAPS OF FIRST BULL RUN, THE (51) color maps break down the entire campaign,includes the pre-battle operations, the initial skirmishing at Blackburn's Ford, the entire battle and the subsequent rout of Federal forces, O/b's.1 vol, 136 pgs 2008 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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1-200590 Green, Arthur Mobile Confederates From Shiloh to Spanish Fort: 21st Alabama Mobile Confederates From Shiloh to Spanish Fort: The Story of the 21st Alabama Infantry Volunteers - Arthur E. Green. The 21st Alabama Volunteers CSA was created in October 1861 and remained in the vicinity of Mobile, Alabama, for most of the war. It was staffed primarily by local Mobile area men supplemented with some additional men from South Alabama counties.

The 21st Regiment included existing companies such as the French Guards, the Spanish Guards, the British Guards and the Mobile Cadets. It served gallantly at Shiloh in April 1862 and suffered heavily in that conflict. Lieutenant George Dixon was a member of the 21st who was wounded at Shiloh; he later died with his crew in command of the submarine Hunley at Charleston after sinking the first enemy warship by submarine warfare.

The 21st manned and defended the forts at the mouth of Mobile Bay, Fort Gaines, Fort Morgan and Fort Powell at Grant's Pass as well as forts at Oven Bluff and Choctaw Bluff on the Alabama and Tombigbee Rivers north of Mobile. The 21st suffered the siege and defeat at Spanish Fort in April 1865. The abstracted compiled service records of almost 3,000 men who served are contained in this roster. Entries are arranged alphabetically by surname. A brief history of the 21st Alabama Infantry Volunteers, an appendix and a bibliography add to the value of this work.1 vol, 388 pgs 2012 US, HERITAGE BOOKS
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1-227460 Greenwalt, Phillip GRANT'S LEFT HOOK: The Bermuda Hundred Campaign, May 5-June 7, 1864 General US Grant sent the 38,000-man Army of The James to Bermuda Hundred, to threaten and possibly take Richmond, or at least pin down troops that could reinforce Lee in Northern Virginia. Jefferson Davis, in desperate need of a capable commander, turned to the Confederacy's first hero: Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard. Butler's 1862 occupation of New Orleans had infuriated the South, but no one more than Beauregard, a New Orleans native. In the hot weeks of May 1864, Butler and Beauregard fought a series of skirmishes and battles to decide the fate of Richmond and Lee's army.1 vol, 192 pgs 2021 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-13730 Griffith, Paddy illustrated by Peter Dennis BATTLE IN THE CIVIL WAR:Generalship & Tactics A structured analysis of all aspects of Civil War combat, making a surprisingly technical and detailed coverage compressed into such a short space (This doubtless explains why it has been used as a set text by several universities). Sub-sections cover the army commander's perspectives in first setting up and then running a battle: the arts of generalship at the level of Corps and Division command; and then a long section on the regiment's battle, including minor tactics, weapons, combat psychology - and the casualties.1 vol, 48 pgs 1986 UK, PADDY GRIFFITHS ASSC
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2-13730 Griffith, Paddy illustrated by Peter Dennis BATTLE IN THE CIVIL WAR: Generalship & Tactics A structured analysis of all aspects of Civil War combat, compressing a surprisingly technical and detailed coverage into such a short space. Sub-sections cover the army commander's perspectives in setting up and then running a battle; the arts of generalship at the level of Corps and Division command; and then a long section onbattle, including minor tactics, weapons, combat psychology, and casualties. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2021 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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1-229450 Gullachsen, Arthur THE CARNAGE WAS FEARFUL: Battle of Cedar Mounrtain Covers the Battle of Cedar Mountain on August 9, 1862, where outnumbered Federal infantry under Maj. Gen. Nathaniel Banks attacked Maj. Gen. Stonewall Jackson's army as it marched toward Culpeper Court House. A violent three-hour battle erupted, yielding more than 3,600 casualties. The tide of battle turned and the resulting Confederate victory added to Stonewall's mystique. Includes 175 images and 10 maps.

The battle saw the emergence of the Federal cavalry as an effective intelligence collector and screening force. It also provided Confederate Maj. Gen. A.P. Hill's first opportunity to save the day and his first opportunity to raise Jackson's ire. Within the Federal Army, the aftermath of the battle escalated the in-fighting among generals and led to recriminations and finger-pointing over why the battle was even fought. Most importantly, the Federal defeat at Cedar Mountain halted an advance into central Virginia and provided the commander of the Army of Northern Virginia, Gen. Robert E. Lee, an opportunity to take the fight away from Richmond and toward Washington.
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2-216140 Hardy, Michael GENERAL LEE'S IMMORTALS: The Battles and Campaigns of the Branch-Lane Brigade in the Army of Northern Virginia, 1861-1865 Two decades after the end of the Civil War, former Confederate officer Riddick Gatlin bewailed the lack of a history of North Carolina's Branch-Lane Brigade, within which he had served, complaining 'Who has ever written a line to tell of the sacrifices, the suffering and the ending of these more than immortal men?' Includes 88 images and 12 maps.

Comprehensive history of the unit, including that infamous day at Chancellorsville when its members mistakenly shot Stonewall Jackson. Two months later they were in Pickett's Charge at Gettysburg, and thereafter throughout the titanic battles of 1864. In the meantime we learn of the camp-life and the hard winters of Lee's army. Yet when Lee finally surrendered at Appomattox, the Branch-Lane Brigade was still with him, no longer victors but yet unbowed.1 vol, 408 pgs 2018 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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2-225560 Harris, Michael DEFENDING THE ARTERIES OF REBELLION: Confederate Naval Operations in the Mississippi River Valley, 1861-1865 The Confederate war machine introduced numerous innovations and alternate defenses of the Mississippi River, including the CSA's first operational ironclad, the first successful use of underwater torpedoes, widespread use of army-navy joint operations, and the employment of extensive river obstructions. When the Mississippi River came under complete Union control in 1863, Confederate efforts shifted to the river's many tributaries, where a bitter and deadly struggle ensued to control these internal lifelines. Despite a lack of ships, material, personnel, funding, and unified organization, not to mention competition among all services for scarce resources, the Confederacy fought desperately and scored many localized tactical victories -- often won at great cost -- but failed at the strategic level. 1 vol, 336 pgs 2022 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-46480 Hendrickson, Robert SUMTER:The First Day of The Civil War A colorful account the ironic first shots of the ACW, b/w illust, list of union soldiers of all ranks present, biblio, index.1 vol, 286 pgs 1990 CHELSEA, SCARBOROUGH HSE
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1-199910 Herdegen, Lance THE IRON BRIGADE IN CIVIL WAR AND MEMORY - The Black Hats from Bull Run to Appomattox and Thereafter Why another book on the Iron Brigade? Because this is really the first book on this storied outfit - and it could not have been written without the lifetime of study undertaken by award-winning author Lance J. Herdegen. More than a standard military account, Herdegen's latest puts flesh and faces on the men who sat around the campfires, marched through mud and snow and dust, fought to put down the rebellion, and recorded much of what they did and witnessed for posterity. 124 b/w photos and 15 maps.

Herdegen's magnificent The Iron Brigade in Civil War and Memory, sure to be looked upon as his magnum opus, is based on decades of archival research and includes scores of previously unpublished letters, photos, journals, and other primary accounts. This well researched and written tour de force, which includes reunion and memorial coverage until the final expiration of the last surviving member, will be the last word on the Iron Brigade for the foreseeable future.

1 vol, 696 pgs 2012 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-236450 Hessler, James GETTYSBURG'S PEACH ORCHARD: Longstreet, Sickles, and the Bloody Fight for the Commanding Ground Along the Emmitsburg Road Hessler and Isenberg, both Gettysburg Licensed Battlefield Guides, combine the military aspects of the July 2, 1863 fighting with human interest stories in a balanced treatment of the bloody attack and defense of Gettysburg's Peach Orchard.

General Sickles's questionable advance forced Longstreet's artillery and infantry to fight for every inch of ground on the way to Cemetery Ridge. The Confederate attack crushed the Peach Orchard salient and other parts of the Union line and threatened the left flank of Maj. Gen. George Meade's Army of the Potomac. The command decisions made on and around the Sherfy property influenced actions on every part of the battlefield. The occupation of the high ground at the Peach Orchard helped General Lee rationalize ordering the tragic July 3 assault known as Pickett's Charge.1 vol, 408 pgs 2023 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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2-236450 Hessler, James GETTYSBURG'S PEACH ORCHARD: Longstreet, Sickles, and the Bloody Fight for the Commanding Ground Along the Emmitsburg Road Hessler and Isenberg, both Gettysburg Licensed Battlefield Guides, combine the military aspects of the July 2, 1863 fighting with human interest stories in a balanced treatment of the bloody attack and defense of Gettysburg's Peach Orchard.

General Sickles's questionable advance forced Longstreet's artillery and infantry to fight for every inch of ground on the way to Cemetery Ridge. The Confederate attack crushed the Peach Orchard salient and other parts of the Union line and threatened the left flank of Maj. Gen. George Meade's Army of the Potomac. The command decisions made on and around the Sherfy property influenced actions on every part of the battlefield. The occupation of the high ground at the Peach Orchard helped General Lee rationalize ordering the tragic July 3 assault known as Pickett's Charge.1 vol, 408 pgs 2023 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-191820 Hessler, James A SICKLES AT GETTYSBURG The Controversial Civil War General Who Committed Murder, Abandoned Little Round Top, and Declared Himself the Hero of Gettysburg. (40) b/w photos & maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 504 pgs 2010 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-220620 Hessler, James and Isenberg, Britt GETTYSBURG'S PEACH ORCHARD: Longstreet, Sickles, and the Bloody Fight for the Commanding Ground Along the Emmitsburg Road More books have been written about the battle of Gettysburg than any other engagement of the Civil War. The historiography of the battle's second day is usually dominated by the Union's successful defense of Little Round Top, but the day's most influential action occurred nearly one mile west along the Emmitsburg Road in farmer Joseph Sherfy's peach orchard. Despite its overriding importance, no full-length study of this pivotal action has been written until now. James Hessler's and Britt Isenberg's Gettysburg's Peach Orchard: Longstreet, Sickles, and the Bloody Fight for the 'Commanding Ground' Along the Emmitsburg Road corrects that oversight. Includes 20 images and 25 maps.

On July 2, 1863, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee ordered skeptical subordinate Lt. Gen. James Longstreet to launch a massive assault against the Union left flank. The offensive was intended to seize the Peach Orchard and surrounding ground along the Emmitsburg Road for use as an artillery position to support the ongoing attack. However, Union Maj. Gen. Daniel Sickles, a scheming former congressman from New York, misinterpreted his orders and occupied the orchard first. What followed was some of Gettysburg's bloodiest and most controversial fighting. 1 vol, 408 pgs 2019 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-207950 Horn, John THE SIEGE OF PETERSBURG: The Battles for the Weldon Railroad, August 1864 The nine-month siege of Petersburg was the longest continuous operation of the American Civil War. A series of large-scale Union offensives, grand maneuvers that triggered some of the fiercest battles of the war, broke the monotony of static trench warfare. Grant's Fourth Offensive, August 14-25, the longest and bloodiest operation of the campaign, is the subject of John Horn's revised and updated Sesquicentennial edition. Includes 20+ maps and 20+ b/w images.

Frustrated by his inability to break through the Southern front, General Grant devised a two punch combination strategy in an effort to sever the crucial Weldon Railroad and stretch General Lee's lines. The plan called for General Hancock's II Corps (with the X Corps) to move against Deep Bottom north of the James River to occupy Confederate attention while General Warren's V Corps, supported by elements of the IX Corps, marched south and west below Petersburg toward Globe Tavern on the Weldon Railroad.

The plan triggered the battles of Second Deep Bottom, Globe Tavern, and Second Reams Station, bitter fighting that witnessed fierce Confederate counterattacks and additional Union operations against the railroad before Grant's troops dug in and secured their hold on Globe Tavern. The end result was nearly 15,000 killed, wounded, and missing, the severing of the railroad, and the jump-off point for what would be Grant's Fifth Offensive in late September.
1 vol, 384 pgs 2015 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-210740 Huffstodt, James LINCOLN'S BOLD LION: The Life and Times of Brigadier General Martin Davis Hardin Biography of General Martin Hardin provides more than a combat record-in fact comprises a walking tour through 1800s America, with its most costly war only a centerpiece. From his childhood in Illinois, where a slave girl implanted in him a fear of ghosts, to his attendance at West Point, along with other future luminaries, to his service on the frontier (where he took particular note of the bearing of the Cheyenne), Hardin's life reveals the progress of a century.

Abraham Lincoln was a close friend and political ally of Martin's father, who died a hero in the Mexican War. The family were also relatives of Mary Todd. Made Brigadier General at age 27, Hardin fought with distinction at Malvern Hill, Second Manassas, Gettysburg, Grant's Overland Campaign, and the July 1864 Rebel raid on Washington. He was wounded four times, nearly died on two occasions, and lost an arm during the war. On one occasion he was ambushed on a road by Mosby's men, one of whom may have been Lincoln conspirator Lewis Paine. Hardin himself took part in the hunt for John Wilkes Booth after Lincoln's assassination.1 vol, 0 pgs 2016 US, CASEMATE
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1-226760 Hughes, Dwight UNLIKE ANYTHING THAT EVER FLOATED: The Monitor and Virginia and the Battle of Hampton Roads, March 8-9, 1862 The Monitor, an untried iron coffin-like ship of which the gloomiest predictions were made, met the CSS Virginia, the brainchild of innovative, dedicated, and courageous men, but the victim of hurried design, untested technology, poor planning and coordination, and a dearth of critical resources. Nevertheless, the Virginia rendered the wooden ship obsolete, threatened the strategically vital US Navy blockade, and disrupted General McClellan's plans to take Richmond.

From flaming, bloody decks of sinking ships, to the dim confines of the first rotating armored turret, to the smoky depths of a Rebel gundeck-with shells screaming, clanging, booming, and splashing all around-to the office of a worried president with his cabinet peering down the Potomac for a Rebel monster, this dramatic story unfolds through the accounts of men who lived it in.
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1-226621 Hunt, Jeffrey MEADE AND LEE AFTER GETTYSBURG: The Forgotten Final Stage of the Gettysburg Campaign, from Falling Waters to Culpeper Court House, July 14-31, 1863 Continues the campaign after the battle after aftermath deep in central Virginia two weeks later along the line of the Rappahannock. First of three volumes includes 12 maps and 25 images.

Rather than follow in Lee's wake, however, Meade moved south on the east side of the Blue Ridge Mountains in a cat-and-mouse game to outthink his enemy and capture the strategic gaps penetrating the high wooded terrain. Doing so would trap Lee in the northern reaches of the Shenandoah Valley and potentially bring about the decisive victory that had eluded Union arms north of the Potomac.

The two weeks that followed was a grand chess match with everything at stake -- high drama filled with hard marching, cavalry charges, heavy skirmishing, and set-piece fighting that threatened to escalate into a major engagement with the potential to end the war in the Eastern Theater. Throughout, one thing remains clear: Union soldiers from private to general continued to fear the lethality of Lee's army. Uses Official Records, regimental histories, letters, newspapers, and other sources to provide a day-by-day account of this fascinating high-stakes affair1 vol, 312 pgs 2021 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-226622 Hunt, Jeffrey MEADE AND LEE AT BRISTOE STATION: The Problems of Command and Strategy after Gettysburg, from Brandy Station to the Buckland Races, August 1 to October 31, 1863 Second volume of three continues the Union pursuit of the Confederate Army. Lee further depleted his ranks by dispatching James Longstreet (his best corps commander) and most of his First Corps via rail to reinforce Bragg's Army of Tennessee. However, the Union defeat that followed at Chickamauga, in turn, forced Meade to follow suit with the XI and XII Corps.

Despite these reductions, the aggressive Lee assumed the strategic offensive against his more careful Northern opponent, who was also busy waging a rearguard action against the politicians in Washington. The Army of Northern Virginia carried the war above the Rappahannock once more in an effort to retrieve the laurels lost in Pennsylvania. When the opportunity beckoned, Lee took it, knocking Meade back on his heels with a threat to his army as serious as the one Pope had endured a year earlier. As Lee quickly learned again, A. P. Hill was no Stonewall Jackson, and with Longstreet away Lee's army was no longer as mighty as he wished. The high tide of the campaign ebbed at Bristoe Station with a signal Confederate defeat. The next move was now up to Meade. Uses Official Records, regimental histories, letters, newspapers, and other sources to provide a day-by-day account.
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1-226623 Hunt, Jeffrey MEADE AND LEE AT RAPPAHANNOCK STATION: The Army of the Potomac's First Post-Gettysburg Offensive, From Kelly's Ford to the Rapidan, October 21 to November 20, 1863 Third volume of three. Lee's bold strategy was to hold the Rappahannock River line as the Army of the Potomac retraced its steps south. Pressured by Washington to fight but denied strategic flexibility, Meade launched a risky offensive to carry Lee's Rappahannock defenses and bring on a decisive battle. The fighting included a stunning Federal triumph at Rappahannock Station which destroyed two entire Confederate brigades and gave Meade the upper hand and the initiative in his deadly duel with Lee, who retreated south to a new position behind the Rapidan River. It seemed as though Lee's vaunted Army of Northern Virginia had lost its magic after its defeat in Pennsylvania.

In addition to politics, strategy, and tactics, examines the intricate command relationships, Lee's questionable decision-making, and the courageous spirit of the fighting men. Uses official reports, regimental histories, letters, newspapers, and other archival sources. Includes maps and photos
1 vol, 324 pgs 2021 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-45110 Imholte, John Quinn FIRST VOLUNTEERS, THE History of the First Minnesota Volunteer Regiment 1861-1865, they served at Bull Run, the Peninsula Campaign and Gettysburg, chpt notes, b/w maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 238 pgs 1963 MINNEAPOLIS, ROSS-HAINES
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1-197770 Jordan, Brian Matthew UNHOLY SABBATH: The Battle of South Mountain in History and Memory, September 14, 1862 Fresh finds fight at South Mountain a decisive Federal victory and important turning point in the campaign, providing a substantial boost for the downtrodden men of the Union army, who recognized the battle as hard fought and deservedly won-a ferocious hours-long fight with instances of hand-to-hand combat and thousands of casualties. This was the first time the Army of the Potomac held the field and were tasked with the responsibility of burying the dead.

Based upon extensive archival research, newspaper accounts, regimental histories, official records, postwar reunion materials, public addresses, letters, and diaries, complete with outstanding maps, photographs, a complete order of battle with losses, and an in-depth interview with the author.

6 x 9, 12 maps, 40 photos 1 vol, 408 pgs 2012 UK, Savas Beatie
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3-34680 Katcher, Phillip ARMY OF ROBERT E. LEE, THE Detailed look at every level of the army, all arms, unit organization, o/b's, 70+ b/w illust/photos.1 vol, 320 pgs 1996 LONDON, CASSELL LTD
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1-227380 Knight, Charles FROM ARLINGTON TO APPOMATTOX: Robert E. Lee's Civil War, Day by Day, 1861-1865 This is not another Lee biography, but it is every bit as valuable as one, and perhaps more so. Focusing on where he was, who he was with, and what he was doing day by day offers an entirely different appreciation for Lee. Readers will come away with a fresh sense of his struggles, both personal and professional, and discover many things about Lee for the first time using his own correspondence and papers from his family, his staff, his lieutenants, and the men of his army.

Lost in all of the military histories of the war, and even in most of the Lee biographies, is what the general was doing when he was out of history's public eye. We know Lee rode out to meet the survivors of Pickett's Charge and accept blame for the defeat, that he tried to lead the Texas Brigade in a counterattack to save the day at the Wilderness, and took a tearful ride from Wilmer McLean's house at Appomattox. But what of the other days? Where was Lee and what was he doing when the spotlight of history failed to illuminate him?1 vol, 576 pgs 2021 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-192510 Knight, Charles R. VALLEY THUNDER: The Battle of New Market Charles R. Knight's 'Valley Thunder' is the first full-length account in more than three decades to examine the combat at New Market on May 15, 1864-the battle that opened the pivotal 1864 Shenandoah Valley Campaign.

'Valley Thunder: The Battle of New Market' is based upon years of primary research and a firsthand appreciation of the battlefield terrain. Knight's balanced and objective approach includes a detailed examination of the complex prelude leading up to the day of battle. His entertaining prose introduces a new generation of readers to a wide array of soldiers, civilians, and politicians who found themselves swept up in one of the war's most gripping engagements.

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1-231000 Knudson, Harold JAMES LONGSTREET AND THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR: The Confederate General Who Fought the Next War Longstreet understood early that the tactical defense was generally dominant over the offense, which was something few grasped in 1862. Longstreet's thinking demonstrated a clear evolution that began on the field at First Manassas in July 1861, developed through the bloody fighting of 1862, and culminated in the brilliant defensive victory at Fredericksburg that December. The lethality with which his riflemen and artillery mowed down repeated Union assaults hinted at what was to come in WWI.

Longstreet's ability to launch and control powerful offensives was on display at Second Manassas in August 1862. His assault plan at Chickamauga in Georgia the following September was similar, if not the forerunner to, World War II tactical-level German armored tactics. Other areas show progressive applications with artillery, staff work, force projection, and operational-level thinking.1 vol, 288 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-235390 Laramie, Michael GUNBOATS, MUSKETS, AND TORPEDOES: Coastal South Carolina, 1861-1865 Examines the contest for the South Carolina coastline during the American Civil War, especially the siege of Charleston that would last from early 1863 until the last months of the war. It was during these operations that the industrial age first introduced elements of modern warfare at a scale that the world noticed.

The ironclad, the newest of the wonder weapons, tested its abilities against the naval fortifications and the artillery of the day, while torpedo boats and the forerunner of submarines were demonstrated with stunning effect. Nor were these matters confined to just maritime affairs as the trench warfare, artillery barrages, bombproof shelters, wire obstructions, and one of the first minefields amply demonstrated. Also covers Union amphibious raids to cut the Savannah-Charleston railroad and the establishment of a Union army and navy facility at Port Royal. 1 vol, 400 pgs 2022 US, WESTHOLME PUBLISHING
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1-886207 le Pautremat, Pascal First Bull Run: First Victory for the South The Battle of Bull Run took place in July 1861 and although when all was said and done, its impact was relatively limited, it did have a far-reaching effect on the American Civil War itself. The psychological impact of the battle on the combatants was indeed unquestionable, particularly for the North, and increased general consciousness of the reality of war and the challenges that lay ahead. The first Battle of Manassas was special because it was the first large-scale engagement in which troops were brought to the battle area by train, which enabled the Confederates to win this battle.

Includes 14 uniform plates, 50 period photographs, and 5 pages of full illustration. 8 x 9.5 inches.1 vol, 80 pgs 2010 France, Histoire and Collections
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1-207630 Longacre, Edward THE EARLY MORNING OF WAR: Bull Run, 1861 When Union and Confederate forces squared off along Bull Run on July 21, 1861, the Federals expected this first major military campaign would bring an early end to the Civil War. But when Confederate troops launched a strong counterattack, both sides realized the war would be longer and costlier than anticipated. First Bull Run, or First Manassas, set the stage for four years of bloody conflict that forever changed the political, social, and economic fabric of the nation. It also introduced the commanders, tactics, and weaponry that would define the American way of war through the turn of the twentieth century.

Longacre has combed previously unpublished primary sources, including correspondence, diaries, and memoirs of more than 400 participants and observers, from ranking commanders to common soldiers and civilians affected by the fighting. In weighing all the evidence, Longacre finds correctives to long-held theories about campaign strategy and battle tactics and questions sacrosanct beliefs-such as whether the Manassas Gap Railroad was essential to the Confederate victory.

Longacre shears away the myths and persuasively examines the long-term repercussions of the Union's defeat at Bull Run, while analyzing whether the Confederates really had a chance of ending the war in July 1861 by seizing Washington, DC. Includes 30 b/w illustrations and 12 maps.1 vol, 648 pgs 2014 US, UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA PRESS
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1-208870 Mackowski, Chris STRIKE THEM A BLOW: Battle Along the North Anna River, May 21-25, 1864 Includes 174 images and 11 maps.

For 16 days the armies grappled in a grueling horror-show of nonstop battle, march, and maneuver that stretched through May of 1864. Union commander Ulysses S. Grant resolved to destroy his Confederate adversaries through attrition if by no other means, while CSA commander Robert E. Lee determined, 'We must strike them a blow.' At the North Anna River, the two sides collided.

This offers a concise, engaging account of the mistakes and missed opportunities of the third and least understood phase of the Overland Campaign.1 vol, 192 pgs 2015 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-230100 Mackowski, Chris THE GREAT WHAT IFS OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR: Historians Tackle the Conflict's Most Intriguing Possibilities Each entry focuses on one of the most important events of the war and unpacks the options of the moment. To understand what happened, we must look with a clear and objective eye at what could have happened, with the full multitude of choices before us. 'What if' is a tool for illumination. These essays also explode the assumptions people make when they ask 'what if' and then jump to wishful conclusions. This collection of thoughtful essays offers not alternate histories or counterfactual scenarios, but an invitation to ask, to learn, and to wonder.1 vol, 312 pgs 2022 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-234750 Mackowski, Chris THE BATTLE OF JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI: May 14, 1863 Comprehensive account of the Battle of Jackson during the Vicksburg Campaign. Jackson was a vital transportation and communications hub and a major industrial center. Its fall would remove vital logistical support for the Southern army holding Vicksburg and block future reinforcement attempts. General Grant turned and made for Mississippi's state capital to confront the growing danger, unaware that Johnston was already planning to abandon the city. The loss of Jackson isolated Vicksburg and set the stage for a major confrontation a few days later at Champion Hill, one of the most decisive battles of the entire war.1 vol, 192 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-211860 Mackowsli, Chris DON'T GIVE AN INCH: The Second Day at Gettysburg - July 2, 1863 George Gordon Meade could hardly believe it: only three days earlier, he had been thrust unexpectedly into command of the Army of the Potomac, which was cautiously stalking its long-time foe, the Army of Northern Virginia, as it launched a bold invasion northward. Meade had hardly wrapped his head around the situation before everything exploded. 150 images and maps.

Outside the small college town of Gettysburg, Confederates had inexplicably turned on the lead elements of Meade's army and attacked. The first day of battle had ended poorly for Federals, but by nightfall, they had found a lodgment on high ground south of town. There, they fortified and waited. 'Don't give an inch, boys!' one Federal commander told his men.

The next day, July 2, 1863, would be one of the Civil War's bloodiest. Confederate commander Robert E. Lee would launch his army at the Federal position in a series of assaults that would test the mettle of men on both sides in a way few had ever before been tested-and the Pennsylvania landscape would run red as a result.

With names that have become legendary - Little Round Top, Devil's Den, the Peach Orchard, the Wheatfield, Culp's Hill - the second day at Gettysburg encompasses some of the best-known engagements of the Civil War. Yet those same stories have also become shrouded in mythology and misunderstanding.1 vol, 192 pgs 2016 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-218990 Mackowsli, Chris The Great Battle Never Fought - The Mine Run Campaign, November 26 - December 2, 1863 The stakes for George Gordon Meade could not have been higher. 150 images, maps

After his stunning victory at Gettysburg in July of 1863, the Union commander spent the following months trying to bring the Army of Northern Virginia to battle once more and finish the job. The Confederate army, robbed of much of its offensive strength, nevertheless parried Meade's moves time after time. Although the armies remained in constant contact during those long months of cavalry clashes, quick maneuvers, and sudden skirmishes, Lee continued to frustrate Meade's efforts.

Meanwhile, in Washington, D.C., Meade's political enemies launched an all-out assault against his reputation and generalship. Even the very credibility of his victory at Gettysburg came under assault. Pressure mounted for the army commander to score a decisive victory and prove himself once more.

Smaller victories, like those at Bristoe Station and Rappahannock Station, did little to quell the growing clamor-particularly because out west, in Chattanooga, another Union general, Ulysses S. Grant, was once again reversing Federal misfortunes. Meade needed a comparable victory in the east.

And so, on Thanksgiving Day, 1863, the Army of the Potomac rumbled into motion once more, intent on trying again to bring about the great battle that would end the war.

The Great Battle Never Fought: The Mine Run Campaign, November 26-December 2 1863 recounts the final chapter of the forgotten fall of 1863-when George Gordon Meade made one final attempt to save the Union and, in doing so, save himself.
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1-41450 Manigault, Major Edward edited by Warren Ripley SIEGE TRAIN:Journal of a Confederate Artilleryman A thirteen month account of the day-by-day affairs of a Civil War Artillery unit, notable for its description of artillery training, b/w drawings, seven maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 386 pgs 1996 COLUMBIA, UNIV OF S.C.
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1-48700 Marshall-Cornwell, James GRANT AS MILITARY COMMANDER B/w maps, appendix, index.1 vol, 244 pgs 1970 NY, VAN NOSTRAND-REINHOLD
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1-236390 Maxfiled, Derek MAN OF FIRE: William Tecumseh Sherman in the Civil War Bio of William Tecumseh Sherman from adoption to West Point to leaving the military for banking and practicing law. He became superintendent of a new military academy in Louisiana until the outbreak of the American Civil War. After Bull Run, he went home for mental health recuperation. Forming a friendship with US Grant, he proved his worth to everyone at Shiloh, Vicksburg, Chattanooga, Georgia, and in the Carolinas. While he was unorthodox, he was also brilliant and creative. More than that, he was eminently successful and played an important role in the Union's victory.1 vol, 192 pgs 2023 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-17240 McAfee, Michael ZOUAVES:The First and The Bravest Brief but concise account, packed with color & b/w illust, index, biblio, front cover by Don Trioani.1 vol, 122 pgs 1991 GETTYSBURG, THOMAS PUBS.
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1-213560 McCarthy, Michael CONFEDERATE WATERLOO: The Battle of Five Forks, April 1, 1865, and the Controversy that Brought Down a General The Battle of Five Forks broke the long siege of Petersburg, triggered the evacuation of Richmond, precipitated the Appomattox Campaign, and destroyed the careers and reputations of two generals. Includes 55 images and 10 maps.

General Lee's Army of Northern Virginia had been locked into the sprawling defenses surrounding the logistical stronghold of Petersburg and the Southern capital at Richmond for more than eight months when General Grant struck beyond his far left flank to break the extended Rebel lines. A series of battles led up to April 1, when General Phil Sheridan's forces struck at Five Forks. The attack surprised and collapsed General George Pickett's Confederate command and turned Lee's right flank. An attack along the entire front the following morning broke the siege and forced the Virginia army out of its defenses and, a week later, into Wilmer McLean's parlor to surrender at Appomattox.

Despite this decisive Union success, Five Forks spawned one of the most bitter and divisive controversies in the postwar army when Sheridan relieved Fifth Corps commander Gouverneur K. Warren for perceived failures connected to the battle. The order generated a life-long effort by Warren and his allies to restore his reputation by demonstrating that Sheridan's action was both unfair and dishonorable. The struggle climaxed with a Court of Inquiry that generated a more extensive record of testimony and exhibits than any other US military judicial case in the 19th Century. In addition to Sheridan and Warren, participants included Generals U. S. Grant and Winfield S. Hancock, and a startling aggregation of former Confederate officers.1 vol, 336 pgs 2017 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-200580 McCoy, Richard KEYSTONE THUNDER: Pennsylvania Field Artillery in the Civil War The story of Pennsylvania's field batteries during the Civil War is, to a great extent, the story of the war itself. Pennsylvania field batteries served through the duration of the war and in every major theatre of the conflict. A Pennsylvania field battery was one of the first units to rush to the defense of Washington after the attack on Fort Sumter, and others fought with the Army of the Potomac in every one of its major engagements except the First Battle of Bull Run.

Pennsylvania batteries were stationed in Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, Ohio, Tennessee, Kentucky, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, the Carolinas, and as far away as Texas. Some Pennsylvania batteries also served within their home state during the war, and during the 1863 invasion of Pennsylvania that culminated in the Battle of Gettysburg, some fought in the direct defense of their home state's soil.

This work tells the story of the entire Pennsylvania field artillery service collectively rather than as a series of individual unit sketches. It chronicles the entire service of the Pennsylvania field artillery, and shares each step along the way-not only what each Pennsylvania battery did, but also what other Pennsylvania batteries were doing at the same time, and how their stories are all interconnected. Numerous illustrations, appendices which include 'Officer Listings by Organization' and 'Battery Assignments,' a bibliography, and an index to full-names, places and subjects augment this exceptionally well-written narrative history.1 vol, 278 pgs 2012 US, HERITAGE BOOKS
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1-46490 McDonough, James Lee CHATTANOOGA:Death Grip on the confederacy Mcdonough reconstructs the siege & battles as they appeared to both the Rebels/Yankees culminating with the battle for Missionary Ridge, b/w illust, maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 298 pgs 1984 KNOXVILLE, UNIV TENNESSEE
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1-237090 McLean James THE BULLETS FLEW LIKE HAIL: Cutler's Brigade at Gettysburg, from McPherson's Ridge to Culp's Hill Revised and updated edition describes the brigade's origins, its march to the field on the morning of July 1, 1863, and how it went into action piecemeal and vulnerable. Brig. Gen. Lysander Cutler arrived with his 1st Corps brigade of infantry just in time to relieve Buford's hard-pressed cavalry. Cutler's stubborn defense, together with the arrival of the famous Iron Brigade, stopped the Confederate advance long enough for other Union troops to reach the field. The desperate fighting that morning helped save the important high ground upon which the battle would be fought-and won-over the next two days. Includes photos and 24 maps.

Two of Cutler's regiments, the 14th Brooklyn and the 95th New York, along with the Iron Brigade's 6th Wisconsin, participated in one of the most famous assaults of the war. The trio of regiments simultaneously charged across open ground, repulsed the attack of Brig. Gen. Joseph Davis's Rebel brigade, and captured a large number of Mississippi and North Carolina troops in an unfinished railroad cut.

By the end of July 1, Cutler's command had faced off against Confederate brigades led by James Archer, Joseph Davis, Alfred Iverson, Junius Daniels, and Alfred Scales. The brigade was one of the last to leave the field of battle and successfully reformed on Cemetery Hill. The brigade was sent to Culp's Hill on July 2, where that evening and during the early morning hours of July 3, Cutler's men assisted Brig. Gen. George Greene's 12th Corps brigade in repulsing spirited Southern attacks against the Union right flank. In doing so, Cutler's veterans held the distinction of being among the few Union troops who fought all three days of the battle. The performance of the brigade came at a great cost. Only five Union and Confederate brigades sustained 1,000 or more casualties at Gettysburg, and Cutler's was one of them.1 vol, 240 pgs 2023 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-235711 McMurry, Richard THE CIVIL WARS OF GENERAL JOSEPH E JOHNSTON: Confederate States Army - Volume I: Virginia and Mississippi, 1861-1863 Joseph Eggleston Johnston was one of the original five full Confederate generals. He graduated West Point in the same 1829 class as Robert E. Lee and served in the War with Mexico, the Seminole Wars in Florida, and in Texas and Kansas. By 1860 Johnston was widely looked upon as one of America's finest military officers. This first installment begins just before the American Civil War and ends on the eve of Johnston taking command of the Army of Tennessee in North Georgia.

Not a traditional military biography per se, but includes a lively and opinionated conversation about major campaigns and battles, strategic goals and accomplishments, and how these men and their decision-making and leadership abilities directly impacted the war effort. Personalities win and lose wars, and the military and political leaders who form the focal point of this study could not have been more different when it came to making the important and timely decisions necessary to wage the war effectively. Includes four maps and six images.

The discord between General Johnston and President Jefferson Davis (and others), which began early in the conflict and only worsened as the months passed, routinely prevented the cooperation and coordination the South needed on the battlefield if it was going to achieve its independence. The result was one failed campaign after another, all of which cumulatively doomed the Southern Confederacy.1 vol, 360 pgs 2023 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-219980 Mertz, Gregory ATTACK AT DAYLIGHT AND WHIP THEM: The Battle of Shiloh - April 6-7, 1862 The Confederate plan on the morning of April 6, 1862 was to attack at daylight and beat the unsuspecting Union Army of the Tennessee. A brutal day of fighting ensued, unprecedented in its horror-the devil's own day, one union officer admitted. Confederates needed just one final push.

Grant did not sit and wait for that assault, though. He gathered reinforcements and planned a counteroffensive. On the morning of April 7, he intended to attack at daylight and whip them. The bloodshed that resulted from the two-day battle exceeded anything America had ever known in its history.1 vol, 192 pgs 2019 US SAVAS BEATIE
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1-211870 Miller, William DECISION AT TOM'S BROOK: George Custer, Thomas Rosser, and the Joy of the Fight The Battle of Tom's Brook, recalled one Confederate soldier, was 'the greatest disaster that ever befell our cavalry during the whole war.' The fight took place during the last autumn of the Civil War, when the Union General Phil Sheridan vowed to turn the crop-rich Shenandoah Valley into 'a desert.' Farms and homes were burned, livestock slaughtered, and Southern families suffered.

The story of the Tom's Brook cavalry affair centers on two young men who had risen to prominence as soldiers: George A. Custer and Thomas L. Rosser. They had been friends since their teenage days at West Point, but the war sent them down separate paths -- Custer to the Union army and Rosser to the Confederacy. Each was a born warrior who took obvious joy in the exhilaration of battle. Each possessed almost all of the traits of the ideal cavalryman -- courage, intelligence, physical strength, inner fire. Only their judgment was questionable.

Their separate paths converged in the Shenandoah Valley in the autumn of 1864, when Custer was ordered to destroy, and Rosser was ordered to stop him. For three days, Rosser's gray troopers pursued and attacked the Federals. On the fourth day, October 9, the tables turned in the open fields above Tom's Brook, where each ambitious friend sought his own advancement at the expense of the other. One capitalized upon every advantage fate threw before him, while the other, sure of his abilities in battle and eager to fight, tried to impose his will on unfavorable circumstances and tempted fate by inviting catastrophe. This long-overlooked cavalry action had a lasting effect on mounted operations and influenced the balance of the campaign in the Valley.

Based upon extensive research in primary documents and gracefully written, award-winning author William J. Miller's Decision at Tom's Brook presents significant new material on Thomas Rosser and argues that his character was his destiny. Rosser's decisions that day changed his life and the lives of hundreds of other men. Miller's new study is Civil War history and high personal drama at its finest. Includes 35 images and 10 maps.1 vol, 288 pgs 2016 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-230800 Mingus, Scott UNCEASING FURY: Texans at the Battle of Chickamauga, September 18-20, 1863 Explores the critical role Texas enlisted men and officers played in the three days of fighting, September 18-20, 1863, near West Chickamauga Creek in September 1863. Texas troops fought in almost every major sector of the sprawling Chickamauga battlefield, from the first attacks on September 18 on the bridges spanning the creek to the final attack on Snodgrass Hill on September 20. Fortunately, many of the survivors left vivid descriptions of battle action, the anguish of losing friends, the pain and loneliness of being so far away from home, and their often-colorful opinions of their generals. Based on hundreds of personal accounts, memoirs, postwar newspaper articles, diaries, and other primary sources, this study provides the Lone Star State soldiers with the recognition they have so long deserved.1 vol, 336 pgs 2022 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-229320 Mingus, Scott and Cooper H. Wingert TARGETED TRACKS: The Cumberland Valley Railroad in the Civil War, 1861-1865 Examines the importance of the Cumberland Valley Railroad, which connected Hagerstown, MD, to Harrisburg, PA, and played a central role in the Union war effort. It proved a tempting target for Confederate forces, not only for its valuable rolling stock, but also the supplies it transported. Includes 28 images and 3 maps.

Northern military and railway officials coordinated its generally successful defense while often butting heads. Southern horsemen wrought havoc on the Northern war effort by tearing up its tracks, seizing or torching supplies, and laying waste to warehouses, engine houses, and passenger depots.

In October 1859, Abolitionist John Brown used the CVRR in his fateful Harpers Ferry raid. The line was under direct threat by invading Confederates during the Antietam Campaign, and the following summer suffered serious damage during the Gettysburg Campaign. In 1864, Rebel raiders burned much of its headquarters town, Chambersburg, including the homes of many CVRR employees
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1-235032 Mingus, Scott and Wittenberg, Eric IF WE ARE STRIKING FOR PENNSYLVANIA: The Army of Northern Virginia and the Army of the Potomac March to Gettysburg - Volume 2: June 22-30, 1863 The second volume covers June 22-30, 1863 and completes the march to Gettysburg. Details the actions and whereabouts of each component of the armies up to the eve of the fighting. The large-scale maneuvering in late June prompted General Hooker to move his Army of the Potomac north after his opponent and eventually above the Potomac, where he is removed from command and replaced by V Corps commander George G. Meade. Jeb Stuart begins his controversial and consequential ride that strips away the eyes and ears of the Virginia army. Throughout northern Virginia, central Maryland, and south-central Pennsylvania, civilians, politicians, and soldiers alike struggle with the reality of a mobile campaign and the massive logistical needs of the armies. Includes 58 images and 22 maps.

Mined primary accounts, newspapers, and other sources to describe the passage of the long martial columns, the thunderous galloping of hooves, and the looting, fighting, suffering, and dying. Gain a firm appreciation of what the armies and the civilians did during the days leading up to the fateful meeting at the small crossroads town in Adams County, Pennsylvania. 1 vol, 456 pgs 2023 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-194960 Mingus, Scott Sr FLAMES BEYOND GETTYSBURG: The Confederate Expedition to the Susquehanna River, June 1863 This is a detailed study of Richard Ewell's maneuvers to seize Harrisburg during the final days of June 1863. Author Scott Mingus examines both sides of the conflict and ensuing action, from key Southern decisions to the burning of the Columbia bridge.

'Flames Beyond Gettysburg' also includes driving tours of the sites discussed in the book, such as the Confederate route of march from Maryland and the skirmish at Wrightsville.

Includes 32 black/white illustrations and 10 black/white maps, bibliography, and index.1 vol, 312 pgs 2011 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-COM1145 Moeller's, Christopher BROTHERS AT WAR: 1862 Wargame Quadrigame offers four tactical wargames that exploring civil war brigade command. Each two-player features a full-size, 22x34-inch game map and covering battles from 1862: Antietam, South Mountain, Mill Springs, and Bloody Valverde. 1 hex = 100 yards. 1 turn = 20 minutes. Units are regiments and batteries.

Command rules are simple and abstracted. Combat and all checks are resolved using six-sided dice, in which results of 5-6 mark success, and 1-4 failure. Brigades activate via chit pull, with their constituent units moving and fighting individually. Stacking is limited to two units per hex. Massive 1.5-inch hexes allow two 3/4-inch units to fit side by side. no information is obscured.

Battle Cards introduce an element of uncertainty and excitement to play. Unique off-map displays track every brigade's reserves and casualties. Once a unit's reserves are used up, it becomes exhausted and liable to break.1 vol, 1 pgs 2022 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-235190 Morgan III, James SIX MILES FROM CHARLESTON, FIVE MINUTES TO HELL: The Battle of Seccessionville, June 16, 1862 Examines the joint Army-Navy operation on James Island and its aftermath. The small, curiously named village of Secessionville, just outside of Charleston, South Carolina, was the site of an early war skirmish. The consequences might have been enormous had the outcome been different. It quickly would be forgotten as the Seven Days' battles, fought shortly afterward and far to the north, attracted the attention of Americans on both sides of the conflict.

The battle at Secessionville was as bloody and hard fought as any similar-sized encounter during the war. But it was poorly planned and poorly led by the Union commanders whose behavior did not do justice to the courage of their men. 1 vol, 192 pgs 2022 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-230810 Myers, Hans THE LION OF ROUND TOP: The Life and Military Service of Brigadier General Strong Vincent in the American Civil War Restores Vincent to his rightful place among the heroes of the battle of Gettysburg by presenting his life story using never-before-published sources and archival material. Citizen-soldier Strong Vincent was many things: Harvard graduate, lawyer, political speaker, descendent of pilgrims and religious refugees, husband, father, brother. But his greatest contribution to history is as the savior of the Federal left on the second day at Gettysburg, when he and his men held Little Round Top against overwhelming Confederate numbers. Forgotten by history in favor of his subordinate, Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, Vincent has faded into relative obscurity in the decades since his death.1 vol, 216 pgs 2022 US, CASEMATE
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2-71340 Nosworthy, Brent BLOODY CRUCIBLE OF COURAGE, THE Fighting Methods & Combat Experince of the ACW, amajor revision of our understanding of how the ACWwas fought & how it looked through the eyes of themen fighting it, b/w maps/drawings/iluust, biblio.1 vol, 754 pgs 2005 NY, CARROLL & GRAF
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1-88550 Nosworthy, Brent ROLL CALL TO DESTINY:Soldier's Eyes View of ACW A soldier's eye view of Civil War combat1 vol, 336 pgs 2008 NY, DACAPO PRESS
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1-236160 Older, Curtis HOOD's DEFEAT NEAR FOX 'S GAP: Prelude to Emancipation Analysis of Confederate Brigadier General John Bell Hood's troop movements during the battle of South Mountain. For the past 160 years, all other authors misplaced Hood's troop positions on the Fox's Gap battlefield by approximately a half-mile. The actual location of Hood's attack reconfigures the entire placement of the competing forces in the battle and, thus, the conclusions one makes about the struggle. The failure to understand the topographical characteristics of the battlefield led other writers to make false assumptions about Hood's movement. 1 vol, 240 pgs 2023 US, CASEMATE
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1-215010 Owen, Joe TEXANS AT ANTIETAM: A Terrible Clash of Arms, September 16-17, 1862 The soldiers in Hood's Texas Brigade who fought at Antietam on September 16- 17, 1862 described intense and harrowing experiences of the fierce battle in the days, weeks, and decades after the battle. Their experiences were written in official reports, diary entries, interviews, newspaper articles, and letters to families at home.

These memories provide a fascinating and descriptive account of the battle against the Union Army of the Potomac at Miller's Cornfield, the Dunker Church and other locations at the battlefield. The 1st Texas Infantry at Miller's Cornfield would suffer an 82.3% casualty rate and their heroics were written down by the soldiers of the 1st Texas Infantry. All the other regiments of Hood's Texas Brigade would suffer over a 50% casualty rate at the battle. Testimonials of Union soldiers who fought against the soldiers of Hood's Texas Brigade are included together for the first time. 1 vol, 272 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-211100 Owen, Joseph TEXANS AT GETTYSBURG: Blood and Glory with Hood's Texas Brigade The Texans from Hood's Texas Brigade and other regiments who fought at Gettysburg on 1-3 July 1863 described their experiences of the battle in personal diaries, interviews, newspaper articles, letters, and speeches. Their reminiscences provide a fascinating and harrowing account of the battle as they fought the Army of the Potomac.

Speeches were given in the decades after the battle during the annual reunions of Hood's Brigade Association and the dedication of the Hood's Brigade Monument that took place on 26-27 October 1910 at the state capital in Austin, Texas. These accounts describe their actions at Devil's Den, Little Round Top, and other areas during the battle.1 vol, 240 pgs 2016 UK, FONTHILL MEDIA
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1-197630 Patchan, Scott C SECOND MANASSAS - Longstreet's Attack and the Struggle for Chinn Ridge 19 B&W Photos; 12 Maps; Appendixes; Notes; Bibliography; Index

In 1862, looking for an opportunity to attack Union general John Pope, Confederate general Robert E. Lee ordered Maj. Gen. James Longstreet to conduct a reconnaissance and possible assault on the Chinn Ridge front in Northern Virginia. At the time Longstreet launched his attack, only a handful of Union troops stood between Robert E. Lee and Gen. John Pope's Army of Virginia. Northern Virginia's rolling terrain and Bull Run also provided Lee with a unique opportunity seldom seen during the entire Civil War - that of 'bagging' an army, an elusive feat keenly desired by political leaders of both sides.

Second Manassas: Longstreet's Attack and the Struggle for Chinn Ridge details the story of Longstreet and his men's efforts to obtain the ultimate victory that Lee desperately sought. At the same time, this account tells of the Union soldiers who, despite poor leadership and lack of support from Pope and his senior officers, bravely battled Longstreet and saved their army from destruction along the banks of Bull Run.

Longstreet's men were able to push the Union forces back, but only after they had purchased enough time for the Union army to retreat in good order. Although Lee did not achieve a decisive victory, his success at Chinn Ridge allowed him to carry the war north of the Potomac River, thus setting the stage for his Maryland Campaign. Within three weeks, the armies would meet again along the banks of Antietam Creek in western Maryland. Uncovering new sources, Scott Patchan gives a vivid picture of the battleground and a fresh perspective that sharpens the detail and removes the guesswork found in previous works dealing with the climactic clash at Second Manassas.1 vol, 214 pgs 2010 US, POTOMAC BOOKS
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2-202450 Patchan, Scott C THE LAST BATTLE OF WINCHESTER: Phil Sheridan, Jubal Early, and the Shenandoah Valley Campaign, August 7 - September 19, 1864 Dissects the five weeks of complex maneuvering and sporadic combat before the opposing armies ended up at Winchester, an important town in the northern end of the Valley that had changed hands dozens of times during the war. Tactical brilliance and ineptitude were on display throughout the day-long affair as Sheridan threw infantry and cavalry against the thinning Confederate ranks, and Early and his generals shifted to meet each assault. A final blow against Early's left flank collapsed the Southern army, killed one of the Confederacy's finest combat generals in Robert Rodes, and planted the seeds of the sweeping large-scale victory at Cedar Creek the following month. Includes 81 illustrations and 22 maps.

The fighting began about daylight and did not end until dusk, when the victorious Union army routed the Confederates off the field. It was the first time Stonewall Jackson's former corps had ever been driven from a battlefield, and the stinging defeat set the stage for the final climax of the 1864 Valley Campaign at Fisher's Hill and Cedar Creek. The Northern victory was a long time coming.1 vol, 576 pgs 2023 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-237520 Pawlak, Kevin SUCH A CLASH OF ARMS: The Maryland Campaign, September 1862 A fully illustrated narrative of the Maryland campaign 1862, culminating in Antietam, the bloodiest single day in American military history. Over a span of 18 days, the two armies fought four significant battles, including the climactic engagement along Antietam Creek outside Sharpsburg on September 17, 1862. Copious illustrations and maps paired with a detailed text of this account of the ACW Maryland campaign. Casemate Illustrated Series.1 vol, 128 pgs 2023 US, CASEMATE
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1-COM017 Perello, Chris COMMAND #17:Gettysburg - Lee's Greatest Gamble Features:

Medical Department
- A Graver Threat Than Rebel Bullets: Infectious Disease and the Union Army
Commentary: Desert Storm
- Robert E Lee or William Tecumseh Sherman?
The Next Japanese-American War
- Military aspects of Next War with Japan
Poland'39
- The initial victory of the German Blitzkreig
I Remember...
- A Polish Soldier's Odyssey Throught World War II
New Light on the Iran Hostage Rescue Mission
Gettysburg, issue game
- Lee's Greatest Gamble
D-Elim
- Strategies for Gettysburg
Variants:
- Hougoumont (Sappers)
Errata:
- 1918, I Am Spartacus 1 vol, 60 pgs 1992 US, XTR CORPORATION
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1-190170 Perello, Christopher QUEST FOR ANNIHILATION, THE Role & Mechanics of Battle in the American Civil War. 220 maps, 100+ diagrams, photos, o/b's and data tables. Each chapter uses a single battle to describe how the armies fought each other.1 vol, 320 pgs 2009 CA, DECISION GAMES
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1-190540 Petruzzi, J. David photos by Steveb Stanley COMPLETE GETTYSBURG GUIDE, THE Walking and Driving Tours of the Battlefield, Town, Field Hospital sites and other topics. Full color, biblio, extensive index.1 vol, 304 pgs 2009 US, SAVAS BEATIE LLC
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1-530836 Pigeard, Alain LES ARMES DE LA GUERRE DE SECESSION AMERICAINE Les Armes de la guerre de secession Americaine1 vol, 80 pgs 2008 FRANCE, LE LIVRE CHEZ VOU
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1-203603 Powell, David The Maps of Chickamauga - An Atlas of the Chickamauga Campaign, Including the Tullahoma Operations, June 22 - September 23, 1863 Third in a new series of campaign studies that take a different approach toward military history, this uses 124 full-color maps, graphically illustrating the complex tangle of combat's ebb and flow that makes the titanic bloodshed of Chickamauga -- one of the most confusing actions of the American Civil War. Track individual regiments through their engagements at 15 to 20-minute intervals or explore each army in motion as brigades and divisions maneuver and deploy to face the enemy.

The maps lay out the troops and terrain as they were in September of 1863. Opening and closing chapters describe each army's approach to the battlefield and the retreat and pursuit to Chattanooga in the aftermath of the bloody combat. In between, sections are devoted to the fighting of September 18, 19, and 20, following the battle as it unfolds from a series of limited collisions between isolated columns into the bloody action of the last two days. Situation maps reflect the posture of each army on an hourly basis, while tactical maps reveal the intricacies of regimental and battery movements.

The text accompanying each map explains the action in succinct detail, supported by a host of primary sources. Eyewitness accounts underscore the human aspect of the actions detailed in the maps as brigades and regiments collide1 vol, 320 pgs 2009 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-219830 Powell, David ALL HELL CAN'T STOP THEM: The Battles for Chattanooga-Missionary Ridge and Ringgold, November 24-27, 1863 This sequel to Battle Above the Clouds details the dramatic final actions of the battles for Chattanooga: Missionary Ridge and the final Confederate rearguard action at Ringgold, where Patrick Cleburne held Grant's Federals at bay and saved the Army of Tennessee from further disaster.

To many of the Federal soldiers watching the Stars and Stripes unfurl atop Lookout Mountain on the morning of November 25, 1863, it seemed that the battle to relieve Chattanooga was complete. The Union Army of the Cumberland was no longer trapped in the city, subsisting on short rations and awaiting rescue; instead, they were again on the attack.

Ulysses S. Grant did not share their certainty. For Grant, the job he had been sent to accomplish was only half-finished. Braxton Bragg's Confederate Army of Tennessee still held Missionary Ridge, with other Rebels under James Longstreet threatening more Federals in Knoxville, Tennessee. Grant's greatest fear was that the Rebels would slip away before he could deliver the final blows necessary to crush Bragg completely.

That blow landed on the afternoon of November 25. Each of Grant's assembled forces-troops led by Union Generals William T. Sherman, George H. Thomas, and Joseph Hooker-all moved to the attack. Stubbornly, Bragg refused to retreat, and instead accepted battle. That decision would cost him dearly.

But everything did not go Grant's way. Despite what Grant's many admirers would later insist was his most successful, most carefully planned battle, Grant's strategy failed him-as did his most trusted commander, Sherman. Victory instead charged straight up the seemingly impregnable slopes of Missionary Ridge's western face, as the men of the much-maligned Army of the Cumberland swarmed up and over Bragg's defenses in an irresistible blue tide.1 vol, 192 pgs 2019 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-223390 Powell, David Union Command Failure in the Shenandoah - Major General Franz Sigel and the War in the Valley of Virginia, May 1864 The Battle of New Market in the Shenandoah Valley suffers from no lack of drama, interest, or importance. The ramifications of the May 1864 engagement, which involved only 10,000 troops, were substantial. Previous studies, however, focused on the Confederate side of the story. David Powell's, Union Command Failure in the Shenandoah: Major General Franz Sigel and the War in the Valley of Virginia, May 1864, provides the balance that has so long been needed.

Union General Ulysses S. Grant regarded a spring campaign in the Valley of Virginia as integral to his overall strategy designed to turn Robert E. Lee's strategic western flank, deny his Army of Northern Virginia much needed supplies, and prevent other Confederates from reinforcing Lee. It fell to Union general and German transplant Franz Sigel to execute Grant's strategy in the northern reaches of the Shenandoah while Maj. Gen. George Crook struck elsewhere in southwestern Virginia. Sigel's record in the field was checkered at best, and he was not Grant's first choice to lead the effort, but a combination of politics and other factors left the German in command.

Sigel met Confederate Maj. Gen. John C. Breckinridge and his small army on May 15 just outside the crossroads town of New Market. The hard-fought affair hung in the balance until finally the Union lines broke, and Sigel's Yankees fled the field. Breckinridge's command included some 300 young men from the Virginia Military Institute's Corps of Cadets. VMI's presence and dramatic role in the fighting ensured that New Market would never be forgotten, but pushed other aspects of this interesting and important campaign into the back seat of history.

Award-winning author David Powell's years of archival and other research provides an outstanding foundation for this outstanding study. Previous works have focused on the Confederate side of the battle, using Sigel's incompetence as sufficient excuse to explain why the Federals were defeated. This methodology, however, neglects the other important factors that contributed to the ruin of Grant's scheme in the Valley.

Union Command Failure in the Shenandoah delves into all the issues, analyzing the campaign from an operational standpoint.

Complete with original maps, photos, and the skillful writing readers have come to expect from the pen of David Powell, Union Command Failure in the Shenandoah will satisfy the most demanding students of Civil War history.
1 vol, 264 pgs 2019 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-225490 Powell, David Tullahoma - The Forgotten Campaign that Changed the Course of the Civil War, June 23 - July 4, 1863 July 1863 was a momentous month in the Civil War. News of Gettysburg and Vicksburg electrified the North and devastated the South. Sandwiched geographically between those victories and lost in the heady tumult of events was news that William S. Rosecrans's Army of the Cumberland had driven Braxton Bragg's Army of Tennessee entirely out of Middle Tennessee. The brilliant campaign nearly cleared the state of Rebels and changed the calculus of the Civil War in the Western Theater.

The campaign included deceit, hard marching, fighting, and incredible luck -- both good and bad. Rosecrans executed a pair of feints against Guy's Gap and Liberty Gap to deceive the Rebels into thinking the main blow would fall somewhere other than where it was designed to strike. An ineffective Confederate response exposed one of Bragg's flanks -- and his entire army -- to complete disaster. Torrential rains and consequential decisions in the field wreaked havoc on the best-laid plans.

Still Bragg hesitated, teetering on the brink of losing the second most important field army in the Confederacy. The hour was late and time was short, and his limited withdrawal left the armies poised for a climactic engagement that may have decided the fate of Middle Tennessee, and perhaps the war. Finally fully alert to the mortal threat facing him, Bragg pulled back from the iron jaws of defeat about to engulf him and retreated all the way to Chattanooga, the gateway to the rest of the Southern Confederacy.
1 vol, 408 pgs 2020 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-213400 Quint, Ryan DETERMINED TO STAND AND FIGHT: The Battle of Monacacy In another fascinating title from the award-winning Emerging Civil War Series, Ryan T. Quint tells the story of what became known as the 'battle that saved Washington.' In early July 1864, outnumbered Union soldiers under the command of Maj. Gen. Lew Wallace prepared for a last-ditch defense along the banks of the Monocacy River against Lt. Gen. Jubal Early's Confederates, who had invaded the north for the third time in the war. That day, Union and Confederate soldiers filled the fields just south of Frederick, Maryland, with the dead and wounded. While Wallace's men fell into retreat, they had succeeded in slowing Early. 1 vol, 192 pgs 2017 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-212620 Rasbach, Dennis JOSHUA LAWRENCE CHAMBERLAIN AND THE PETERSBURG CAMPAIGN: His Supposed Charge from Fort Hell, his Near-Mortal Wound, and a Civil War Myth Reconsidered Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain earned the sobriquet 'Lion of the Round Top' for his tactical brilliance leading his 20th Maine Infantry on the rocky wooded slopes of Little Round Top at on the evening of July 2, 1863. Promoted to brigade command, he was presumed mortally wounded during an assault at Petersburg on June 18, 1864, and bestowed a rare battlefield promotion to brigadier general. He survived, returned to the command in 1865, and participated in the surrender of Lee's veterans at Appomattox.

Chamberlain went to his grave a half-century later believing he was wounded while advancing alone from the future site of Fort Hell. His thrust, so he and others believed, was against the permanent fortifications of the Dimmock Line at Rives' Salient, near the Jerusalem Plank Road, through a murderous flank fire from what was soon to become Confederate-held Fort Mahone.

This narrative has been perpetuated by Chamberlain scholars and biographers over the past century. Chamberlain's wounding and Rives' Salient are now fused in the modern consciousness. This interpretation was given an additional mantle of authority with the erection of a Medal of Honor Recipient's placard near South Crater Road by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources on November 8, 2014.

In fact, author Dennis A. Rasbach argues, a careful review of the primary evidence left by Chamberlain and his contemporaries suggests that Chamberlain was mistaken regarding the larger context of the engagement in which he fought and fell. An overwhelming body of evidence, much of it derived from Chamberlain himself, demonstrates he actually attacked a different part of the Confederate line in the vicinity of an entirely different road. This part of the Petersburg campaign must now be rewritten to properly understand the important battle of June 18, 1864, and Chamberlain's role in it.1 vol, 248 pgs 2016 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-48870 Rhea, Gordon C. BATTLES FOR SPOTSYLVANIA/THE ROAD TO YELLOW TAVERN Rhea examines the maneuvers/battles May 12-17 1864 here for the first time is a detailed examination of the cavalry's role in the campaign, (300 maps,illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 483 pgs 1997 BATON ROUGE, LSU PRESS
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1-64320 Rhea, Gordon C. TO THE NORTH ANNA RIVER The author's spectacular narrative of the initial campaign between Grant and Lee in the Spring of 1864 and the battle of wits between the two, 30+b/w maps, illust, o/b's, biblio, index.1 vol, 505 pgs 2000 BATON ROUGE, LSU PRESS
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1-209250 Robertson,Wwilliam Glenn THE FIRST BATTLE FOR PETERSBURG: The Attack and Defense of the Cockade City, June 9, 1864 Despite its significance, very little has been written about the nearly ten-month struggle for Petersburg, Virginia. It comes as no surprise, then, that few readers are even aware that Petersburg's citizens felt war's hard hand nearly a week before the armies of Grant and Lee arrived on their doorstep in the middle of June 1864.

During his ill-fated Bermuda Hundred Campaign, Maj. Gen. Benjamin Butler in late May took note of the Petersburg, Virginia (nicknamed the Cockade City) position astride Richmond's railroad lifeline and its minuscule garrison.

When two attempts to seize the city and destroy the bridges over the Appomattox River failed, Butler mounted an expedition to Petersburg on June 9. Led by Maj. Gen. Quincy Gillmore and Brig. Gen. August Kautz, the Federal force of 3,300 infantry and 1,300 cavalry appeared large enough to overwhelm Brig. Gen. Henry Wise's paltry 1,200 Confederate defenders, one-quarter of which were reserves that included several companies of elderly men and teenagers. The attack on the critical logistical center, and how the Confederates managed to hold the city, is the subject of Robertson's groundbreaking study.

Ironically, Butler's effort resulted in Gen. P. G. T. Beauregard's decision to slightly enlarge Petersburg's garrison-troops that may have provided the razor-thin margin of difference when the head of the Army of the Potomac appeared in strength six days later.

The First Battle for Petersburg describes the strategy, tactics, and generalship of the Battle of June 9 in full detail, as well as the impact on the city's citizens, both in and out of the ranks. Robertson's study is grounded in extensive primary sources supported by original maps and photos and illustrations. It remains the most comprehensive analysis of the June 9 engagement of Petersburg's old men and young boys. Includes b/w illustrations and maps.1 vol, 192 pgs 2015 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-TPS16 Rohrbaugh TURNING POINT SIMULATIONS #16: The Vicksburg Campaign The full sweep and scope of the campaign are included, from Grant's crossing at Bruinsburg to the finale (or not). Interesting side stories are also part of the picture, like Grierson's Raid, the CSS Arkansas, and 'that devil Forrest' and his part -- or not -- in the grand campaign.

The Vicksburg Campaign includes: One full-color, 11x17-inch mounted map; 140 full-color, die-cut counters; and 12-page rulebook.1 vol, 12 pgs 2017 US, AGAINST THE ODDS
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1-199890 Romaneck, Greg A CIVIL WAR'S REENACTOR'S GUIDEBOOK Offers living historians a treasure trove of information, tips, suggestions, and other information that will appeal to practicing re-enactors, potential participant and curious spectators. In the pages of this book readers will learn how to camp in a style reminiscent of Civil War soldiers. Tips linked to effective marching and safety practices are offered in a way that will assist participants. Sections dedicated to period health remedies, language of the time period, and the experiences of soldiers, civilians, and children in those long gone days will afford readers insights into not only the material world of Civil War America but also aspects of social history. A wealth of period illustrations enhance the text. The author has included resources for additional reading and research in a variety of related areas.1 vol, 262 pgs 2007 US, HERITAGE BOOKS
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1-228730 Rossino, Alexander THEIR MARYLAND: The Army of Northern Virginia From the Potomac Crossing to Sharpsburg in September 1862 Addresses issues: Did supply problems in Virginia force Lee north to press the advantage he had won after the Battle of Second Manassas? What did Rebel troops believe about the strength of secessionist sentiment in Maryland, and why? Did the entire Army of Northern Virginia really camp at Best's Farm near Frederick, Maryland? Did D. H. Hill lose Special Orders No. 191, or is there more to the story? How did Maryland civilians respond to the Rebel army in their midst, and what part did women play? Finally, why did Robert E. Lee choose to fight at Sharpsburg, and how personally was he involved in directing the fighting?

Reassesses the history of Robert E. Lee's 1862 Maryland Campaign in seven chapters:

Rebel Revolutionary: Did Robert E. Lee Hope to Foment Rebellion in Maryland in September 1862
High Hope for Liberating Maryland: The Army of Northern Virginia Crosses the Potomac River, September 4-7, 1862
Four Days on the Monocacy: Confederate Encampments Near Frederick City and the Implications for the Lost Orders Debate
Dreams Dashed on the Rocks of Reality: The Army of Northern Virginia's Mixed Reception in Maryland
Rebels Photographed in Frederick, Maryland: The Case for September 1862
The Army of Northern Virginia Makes a Stand: A Critical Assessment of Robert E. Lee's Defensive Strategy at Sharpsburg on September 15-16, 1862
A Very Personal Fight: The Role of Robert E. Lee on the Field at Sharpsburg, September 17, 18621 vol, 312 pgs 2021 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-227390 Ryan, Thomas LEE IS TRAPPED, AND MUST BE TAKEN: Eleven Fateful Days after Gettysburg -- July 4 - 14, 1863 Focuses on the immediate aftermath of the battle and addresses how Maj. Gen. George G. Meade organized and motivated his Army of the Potomac in response to President Abraham Lincoln's mandate to bring about the 'literal or substantial destruction' of Gen. Robert E. Lee's retreating Army of Northern Virginia. As far as the president was concerned, if Meade aggressively pursued and confronted Lee before he could escape across the flooded Potomac River, the rebellion would be over. Includes 40 images and 11 maps.

The long and bloody three-day battle exhausted both armies. Their respective commanders faced difficult tasks, including the rallying of their troops for more marching and fighting. Lee had to keep his army organized and motivated enough to conduct an orderly withdrawal away from the field. Meade faced the same organizational and motivational challenges, while assessing the condition of his victorious but heavily damaged army, to determine if it had sufficient strength to pursue and crush a still-dangerous enemy. Central to the respective commanders' decisions was the information they received from their intelligence-gathering resources about the movements, intentions, and capability of the enemy. The eleven-day period after Gettysburg was a battle of wits to determine which commander better understood the information he received, and directed the movements of his army accordingly.

Woven into this account is the fate of thousands of Union prisoners who envisioned rescue to avoid incarceration in wretched Confederate prisons, and a characterization of how the Union and Confederate media portrayed the ongoing conflict for consumption on the home front.1 vol, 384 pgs 2021 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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2-215670 Scales, John R THE BATTLES OF CONFEDERATE GENERAL NATHAN BEDFORD FORREST 1861-1865 Examines Forrest's wartime activities and how his actions affected the war in the Western Theater. Each chapter covers specific raids or campaigns, all arranged chronologically. Each action is augmented with detailed driving directions to allow readers to examine his battlefields and the routes his cavalry took during its famous raids. Includes four images and 109 maps.

Describes the environment within which Forrest operated, which helps readers understand the larger situation within which his movements were made and his battles were fought. First-hand sources, including heavy use of documents and reports from the Official Records, coupled with 109 original maps, make it easy to understand the often complex background, movements, and engagements involving Forrest and his command.1 vol, 480 pgs 2017 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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2-23980 Schiller, Dr David Th. ACW, THE:Recreated on Color Photographs (120) stunning color photos, text.1 vol, 96 pgs 1990 LONDON, WINDROW & GREEN
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1-211880 Schmutz, John F THE BLOODY FIFTH: The 5th Texas Infantry Regiment, Hood's Texas Brigade, Army of Northern Virgin Volume 1: Secession to the Suffolk Campaign Profile of the 5th Texas Infantry (the Bloody Fifth) -- one of only three Texas regiments to fight with Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia. The 5th Texas established an exceptional combat record in an army known for its fighting capabilities. This first volume Secession to the Suffolk Campaign includes 15 illustrations and 13 maps. An upcoming second installment, Gettysburg to Appomattox, will complete the history.

The regiment took part in 38 engagements, including nearly every significant battle in the Eastern Theater, as well as the Chickamauga, Chattanooga, and Knoxville campaigns in the Western Theater, before laying down its arms forever at Appomattox. 1 vol, 344 pgs 2016 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-211882 Schmutz, John F THE BLOODY FIFTH: The 5th Texas Infantry Regiment, Hood's Texas Brigade, Army of Northern Virginia: Volume 2 Profile of the 5th Texas Infantry (the Bloody Fifth) -- one of only three Texas regiments to fight with Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia. The 5th Texas established an exceptional combat record in an army known for its fighting capabilities. This first volume Secession to the Suffolk Campaign includes 15 illustrations and 13 maps. An upcoming second installment, Gettysburg to Appomattox, will complete the history.

The regiment took part in 38 engagements, including nearly every significant battle in the Eastern Theater, as well as the Chickamauga, Chattanooga, and Knoxville campaigns in the Western Theater, before laying down its arms forever at Appomattox. 1 vol, 456 pgs 2017 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-220540 Scott L. Mingus, Cooper H. Wingert TARGETED TRACKS: The Cumberland Valley Railroad in the Civil War, 1861-1865 Using the railway's voluminous reports, the letters and diaries of local residents and Union and Confederate soldiers, official reports, and newspaper accounts, this book profiles the 1861-1865 Cumberland Valley Railroad connecting Hagerstown, Maryland to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Includes 28 images and three maps.

Because of its proximity to major cities in the Eastern Theater, the Cumberland Valley Railroad was an enticing target for Confederate leaders. As invading armies jostled for position, the CVRR's valuable rolling stock was never far from their minds. Northern military and railway officials, who knew the line was a prized target, coordinated-and just as often butted heads-in a series of efforts to ensure the railroad's prized resources remained out of enemy hands. When they failed to protect the line, as they sometimes did, Southern horsemen wrought havoc on the Northern war effort by tearing up its tracks, seizing or torching Union supplies, and laying waste to warehouses, engine houses, and passenger depots.1 vol, 288 pgs 2019 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-60040 Sears, Stephen W. editor CENTURY COLLECTION OF CIVIL WAR ART 10.5x13, the 700+ works of art that were done forthe BATTLES AND LEADERS OF THE CIVIL WAR, firstclass reproductions, catalogue of works by artist.1 vol, 400 pgs 1974 NY, AMERICAN HERITAGE PRS
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1-980020 Sheehan-Deanm Aaron editor STRUGGLE FOR A VAST FUTURE:The American Civil War Fifteen of today's ACW experts each provide new insights, color and b/w illust throughout.1 vol, 242 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISH'NG
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1-210160 Shuiltz, David and Mingus, Scott THE SECOND DAY AT GETTYSBURG: The Attack and Defense of Cemetery Ridge, July 2, 1863 Includes 44 illustrations and 12 maps.

Based upon a faulty early-morning reconnaissance, General Robert E. Lee decided to attack up the Emmitsburg Road in an effort to collapse the left flank of General George Meade's Army of the Potomac and decisively defeat it. The effort got underway when General James Longstreet's First Corps troops crushed General Sickles' Peach Orchard salient and turned north and east to drive deeply into the Union rear. A third Confederate division under Richard Anderson, part of A. P. Hill's Third Corps, joined in the attack, slamming one brigade after another into the overstretched Union line stitched northward along the Emmitsburg Road. The bloody fighting stair-stepped its way up Cemetery Ridge, tearing open a large gap in the center of the Federal line that threatened to split the Union army in two. The fate of the Battle of Gettysburg hung in the balance.

Despite the importance of the position, surprisingly few Union troops were available to defend the yawning gap on the ridge. Major General Winfield S. Hancock's Second Corps had been reduced to less than one division when his other two were sucked southward to reinforce the collapsing Third Corps front. Reprising Horatio at the Bridge, the gallant commander cobbled together a wide variety of infantry and artillery commands and threw them into the action, refusing to yield even one acre of ground. The long and intense fighting included hand-to-hand combat and the personal heroics of which legends are made.

Demonstrating how the fighting on the far Union left directly affected the combat to come in the center of General Meade's line, the authors also address some of the most commonly overlooked aspects of the fighting: what routes did some of the key units take to reach the front? What could the commanders actually see, and when could they see it? How did the fences, roads, farms, trees, ravines, creeks, and others obstacles directly affect tactical decisions, and ultimately the battle itself?1 vol, 552 pgs 2015 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-222000 Smith James STORMING THE WHEATFIELD: John Caldwell's Union Division in the Gettysburg Campaign This gripping narrative is an in-depth study of the valiant men of General John Caldwell's Union Division during the Gettysburg Campaign. Caldwell's Division made a desperate stand against a tough and determined Confederate force in farmer George Rose's nearly 20-acre Wheatfield. Ready for harvest, the infamous Wheatfield would change hands nearly six times in the span of two hours of fighting on July 2, becoming a trampled, bloody, no-man's land for thousands of wounded soldiers. Includes 62 illustrations.

Smith examines the lives of the Union soldiers in the ranks -- as well as leaders Cross, Kelly, Zook, Brooke, and Caldwell himself. From Colonel Edward Cross's black bandana, to the famed Irish Brigade's charge on Stoney Hill, to a lone young man from Washington County whose grave is marked in stone nearby. Smith painstakingly contacted nearly one hundred descendants of Caldwell's soldiers as part of his research.1 vol, 208 pgs 2019 US, GETTYSBURG PUBLISHING
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1-218750 Smith, Timothy THE REAL HORSE SOLDIERS: Benjamin Grierson's Epic 1863 Civil War Raid Through Mississippi Covers Benjamin Grierson's Union cavalry thrust through Mississippi is one of the most well-known operations of the Civil War. For 16 days (April 17 to May 2), Grierson led Confederate pursuers on a high-stakes chase through the entire state of Mississippi, entering the northern border with Tennessee and exiting its southern border with Louisiana. The daily rides were long, the rest stops short, and the tension high. Ironically, the man who led the raid was a former music teacher who some say disliked horses. Throughout, he displayed outstanding leadership and cunning, destroyed railroad tracks, burned trestles and bridges, freed slaves, and created as much damage and chaos as possible. Includes 36 images and 13 maps.1 vol, 376 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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2-218750 Smith, Timothy THE REAL HORSE SOLDIERS: Benjamin Grierson's Epic 1863 Civil War Raid Through Mississippi Grierson's Raid, April 17 to May 2 1863, through Mississippi (entering the northern border with Tennessee and exiting its southern border with Louisiana) broke a vital Confederate rail line at Newton Station that supplied Vicksburg and, perhaps most importantly, consumed the attention of the Confederate high command. While Confederate Lt. Gen. John Pemberton at Vicksburg and other Southern leaders looked in the wrong directions, Grant moved his entire Army of the Tennessee across the Mississippi River below Vicksburg, spelling the doom of that city, the Confederate chances of holding the river, and perhaps the Confederacy itself. Includes 36 images and 13 maps.1 vol, 376 pgs 2020 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-13480 Stackpole, Edward J. THEY MET AT GETTYSBURG A step-by-step retelling of the battle, b/w maps, photos, first-hand accounts, index.1 vol, 342 pgs 1966 HARRISBURG, STACKPOLE PUB
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3-13480 Stackpole, Edward J. THEY MET AT GETTYSBURG A step-by-step retelling of the battle, b/w maps, photos, first-hand accounts, index.1 vol, 342 pgs 1956 HARRISBURG, STACKPOLE PUB
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1-24850 Starr, Stephen Z. UNION CAVALRY IN THE CIVIL WAR, THE Definitive work on the Union Cavalry from Sumter to Appomattox and the War in the West; b/w maps and illust, biblio, index.3 vol, 1649 pgs 1985 BATON ROUGE, LSU PRESS
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1-24851 Starr, Stephen Z. UNION CAVALRY IN THE CIVIL WAR, THE:V1 Definitive work on the Union Cavalry from Sumter to Gettysburg; b/w maps/illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 507 pgs 1983 BATON ROUGE, LSU PRESS
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1-24852 Starr, Stephen Z. UNION CAVALRY IN THE CIVIL WAR, THE:V2 Definitive work on the Union Cavalry, Gettysburg to Appomattox, b/w maps/illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 526 pgs 1983 BATON ROUGE, LSU PRESS
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1-237620 Storr, Jim A FINE INTRODUCTION TO BATTLE: Hood's Texas Brigade at The Battle of Eltham's Landing, May 7, 1862 The Battle of Eltham's Landing on May 7, 1862 was the baptism by fire for the Texas Brigade of Gen. John Bell Hood. The Texans distinguished themselves throughout the war as members of Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia. The Battle of Eltham's Landing was considered small, compared to the battles the brigade fought soon afterwards, but the brunt of the fighting at Eltham's Landing was done by the Texans. Collection of source material and photographs provides a view of this overlooked, early battle through the eyes of the Texans and fellow brigade members the 18th Georgia and Hampton's Legion.1 vol, 226 pgs 2023 US, FOX RUN PUBLISHING
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1-221590 Stotelmyer, Steven TOO USEFUL TO SACRIFICE: Reconsidering George B. McClellan's Generalship in the Maryland Campaign from South Mountain to Antietam Although typecast as the slow and overly cautious general who allowed Lee's battered army to escape, in fact, argues Stotelmyer, General McClellan deserves significant credit for defeating and turning back the South's most able general. He does so through five comprehensive chapters, each dedicated to a specific major issue of the campaign:

* Fallacies Regarding the Lost Orders
* All the Injury Possible: The Day between South Mountain and Antietam
* Antietam: The Sequel to South Mountain
* General John Pope at Antietam and the Politics behind the Myth of the Unused Reserves
* Supplies and Demands: The Demise of General George B. McClellan

Was McClellan's response to the discovery of Lee's Lost Orders really as slow and inept as we have been led to believe? Although routinely dismissed as a small prelude to the main event at Antietam, was the fighting on South Mountain the real Confederate high tide in Maryland? Is the criticism leveled against McClellan for not rapidly pursuing Lee's army after the victory on South Mountain warranted? Did McClellan fail to make good use of his reserves in the bloody fighting on September 17? Finally, what is the real story behind McClellan's apparent 'failure' to pursue the defeated Confederate army after Antietam, which triggered President Lincoln's frustration with him and resulted in his removal?

Utilizing extensive primary documents and with a keen appreciation for the infrastructure of the nineteenth century Maryland terrain, Stotelmyer deeply explores these long-held beliefs, revealing that often the influence of political considerations dictated military decision-making, and the deliberate actions of the Lincoln Administration behind McClellan's back resulted in bringing about many of the general's supposed shortcomings. Includes 12 maps and 7 images.1 vol, 336 pgs 2019 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-235750 Thorp, Gene THE TALE UNTWISTED: General George B. McClellan, the Maryland Campaign, and the Discovery of Lee's Lost Orders The discovery of Robert E. Lee's Special Orders No. 191 outside of Frederick, Maryland, on September 13, 1862, is one of the most important and hotly disputed events of the American Civil War. For more than 150 years, historians have debated if George McClellan, commander of the Union Army of the Potomac, dawdled after receiving a copy of the orders before warily advancing to challenge Lee's forces atop South Mountain.

Explains in exhaustive fashion how McClellan in fact moved with uncharacteristic energy to counter the Confederate threat and take advantage of Lee's divided forces, seizing the initiative and striking a blow in the process that wrecked Lee's plans and sent his army reeling back toward Virginia.1 vol, 192 pgs 2023 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-198310 Tidball, John C THE ARTILLERY SERVICE IN THE WAR OF REBELLION: 1861-65 A comprehensive overview and analysis of the US Army's field artillery service in the Civil War's principal battles, written by John C. Tidball, a distinguished artilleryman of the era. The overview, which appeared in the Journal of the Military Service Institution from 1891 to 1893, and nearly impossible to find today, examines the Army of the Potomac, including the battles of Fair Oaks, Gaines's Mill, Mechanicsville, Malvern Hill, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg; the Army of the Tennessee, including the battles of Stones River and Chickamauga, and the Army of the Ohio's battle of Shiloh.

Tidball, a decorated Civil War veteran and superintendent of artillery instruction for the army, expertly presents the war through an artilleryman's eyes in explaining the organization, equipping, and manning of the artillery service. His analysis highlights how the improper use of artillery, tying batteries down to relatively small infantry commands that diluted their firepower, seriously undermined the army's effectiveness until reforms produced independent artillery commands that could properly mass artillery fire in battle.

Presented here in one volume for the first time, this includes additional material from an unpublished paper Tidball wrote in 1905 which contains further insights into the artillery service, as well as a general overview of the Petersburg campaign. 1 vol, 400 pgs 2012 US, WESTHOLME PUBLISHING
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1-230720 Torettam F.Gregory LIEUTENANT GENERAL JAMES LONGSTREET - INNOVATIVE MILITARY STRATEGIST: The Most Misunderstood Civil War General Examines the unique strategies and technological achievements made by Lieutenant-General James Longstreet, commander of the First Corps of the Army of Northern Virginia, during the American Civil War. Offers a new viewpoint of the war and the generals who tailored their designs to pursue the war, analyses Longstreet's views of the generals and the tactics and strategy they employed, and examines why Longstreet proposed and urged a new type of warfare against a backdrop of technological developments and the disparity between the North and South. Longstreet advocated for defensive warfare, using entrenchments, and trying to maneuver the enemy to assault his position, thus conserving manpower, resources and supplies. Includes 40 photographs and five maps.1 vol, 264 pgs 2022 US, CASEMATE
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1-84023 Troiani, Don DON TROIANI'S CIVIL WAR MILITIA & VOLUNTEERS 9x12, 37 color paintings, from previous work.1 vol, 64 pgs 2006 US, STACKPOLE BOOKS
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1-84024 Troiani, Don DON TROIANI'S CIVIL WAR ZOUAVES, OFFICERS & OTHERS 9x12, 38 color paintings, from previous work.1 vol, 76 pgs 2006 US, STACKPOLE BOOKS
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1-30530 Trout, Robert J. THEY FOLLOWED THE PLUME The story of J.E.B. Stuart and his staff, detailed of staff officers & headquarters personnel. Biblio b/w photos/illust, index, chapter notes.1 vol, 400 pgs 1993 HARRISBURG, STACKPOLE BKS
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1-207250 Trudeau, Noah Andre THE LAST CITADEL: Petersburg, June 1864 - April 1865 This revised sesquicentennial edition of Noah Andre Trudeau's The Last Citadel includes updated text, redrawn maps, and new material about the investment of Petersburg, Virginia.

The Petersburg campaign began on June 9, 1864, and ended on April 3, 1865, when Federal troops at last entered the city. It was the longest and most costly siege ever to take place on North American soil, yet it has been overshadowed by other actions that occurred at the same time period, most notably Sherman's famous 'March to the Sea,' and Sheridan's celebrated Shenandoah Valley campaign.

The ten-month Petersburg affair witnessed many more combat actions than the other two combined, and involved an average of 170,000 soldiers, not to mention thousands of civilians who were also caught up in the maelstrom. By its bloody end, the Petersburg campaign would add more than 70,000 casualties to the war's total.

Petersburg was the key to the war in the East. It lay astride five major railroad lines that in turn supplied the Confederate capital, Richmond. Were Petersburg to fall, these vital arteries would be severed, and Richmond doomed. With the same dogged determination that had seen him through the terrible Overland Campaign, Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant fixed his sights on the capture of Petersburg. Grant's opponent, General Robert E. Lee, was equally determined that the 'Cockade City' would not fall.

Includes 23 maps and a choice selection of drawings by on-the-spot combat artists.1 vol, 0 pgs 2014 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-218360 Tsouras, Peter MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE H. SHARPE: And The Creation of American Military Intelligence in the Civil War The vital role of the military all-source intelligence in the eastern theater of operations during the American Civil War is told through the biography of its creator, George H. Sharpe. Renowned historian Peter Tsouras contends that this creation under Sharpe's leadership was the combat multiplier that ultimately allowed the Union to be victorious.

Sharpe is celebrated as one of the most remarkable Americans of the 19th century. He built an intelligence organization (The Bureau of Military Information - BMI) from a standing start beginning in February 1863. He was the first man in military history to create a professional all-source intelligence operation, defined by the US Army as -- the intelligence products, organizations, and activities that incorporates all sources of information, in the production of intelligence.

By early 1863, in the two and half months before the Chancellorsville Campaign, Sharpe had conducted a breath-taking Intelligence Preparation of the Battlefield (IPB) effort. His reports identified every brigade and its location in Lee's army, provided an accurate order-of-battle down to the regiment level and a complete analysis of the railroad. The eventual failure of the campaign was outside of the control of Sharpe, who had assembled a staff of 30-50 scouts and support personnel to run the military intelligence operation of the Army of the Potomac. He later supported Grant's Armies Operating Against Richmond (AOAR) during the Siege of Petersburg, where the BMI played a fundamental role in the victory.

His career did not end in 1865. Sharpe crossed paths with almost everyone prominent in America after the Civil War. He became one of the most powerful Republican politicians in New York State, had close friendships with Presidents Grant and Arthur, and was a champion of African-American Civil rights.

With the discovery of the day-by-day journal of John C. Babcock, Sharpe's civilian deputy and order-of-battle analyst in late 1963, and the unpublished Hooker papers, the military correspondence of Joseph Hooker during his time as a commander of the Army of the Potomac, Tsouras has discovered a unique window into the flow of intelligence reporting which gives a new perspective in the study of military operations in the American Civil War.1 vol, 592 pgs 2018 US, CASEMATE
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1-201300 Tucker, Phillip Thomas BARKSDALE'S CHARGE: The True High Tide of the Confederacy at Gettysburg, July 2, 1863 On the third day of Gettysburg, Robert E. Lee launched a magnificent attack. For pure pageantry it was unsurpassed, and it also marked the centerpiece of the war, both time-wise and in terms of how the conflict had turned a corner-from persistent Confederate hopes to impending Rebel despair. But Pickett's Charge was crushed by the Union defenders that day, having never had a chance in the first place.

The Confederacy's real 'high tide' at Gettysburg had come the afternoon before, during the swirling conflagration when Longstreet's corps first entered the battle, when the Federals just barely held on. The foremost Rebel spearhead on that second day of the battle was Barksdale's Mississippi brigade, which launched what one (Union) observer called the 'grandest charge that was ever seen by mortal man.'

Barksdale's brigade was already renowned in the Army of Northern Virginia for its stand-alone fights at Fredericksburg. On the second day of Gettysburg it was just champing at the bit to go in. The Federal left was not as vulnerable as Lee had envisioned, but had cooperated with Rebel wishes by extending its Third Corps into a salient. Hood's crack division was launched first, seizing Devil's Den, climbing Little Round Top, and hammering in the wheatfield.

Then Longstreet began to launch McLaws' division, and finally gave Barksdale the go-ahead. The Mississippians, with their white-haired commander on horseback at their head, utterly crushed the peach orchard salient and continued marauding up to Cemetery Ridge. Hancock, Meade, and other Union generals desperately struggled to find units to stem the Rebel tide. One of Barksdale's regiments, the 21st Mississippi, veered off from the brigade in the chaos, rampaging across the field, overrunning Union battery after battery. The collapsing Federals had to gather men from four different corps to try to stem the onslaught.

Barksdale himself was killed at the apex of his advance. Darkness, as well as Confederate exhaustion, finally ended the day's fight as the shaken, depleted Federal units on their heights took stock. They had barely held on against the full ferocity of the Rebels, on a day that decided the fate of the nation. Barksdale's Charge describes the exact moment when the Confederacy reached its zenith, and the soldiers of the Northern states just barely succeeded in retaining their perfect Union. 1 vol, 384 pgs 2012
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1-57980 Vandiver, Frank E. THEIR TATTERED FLAGS:The Epic of the Confederacy First rate analysis of life in the south duringthe ACW, chpt notes, index.1 vol, 364 pgs 1970 NY, HARPER & ROW PUBLIS'G
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1-914148 various VAE VICTIS # 148: Second Battle of Bull Run (1862) Articles include:

* Boardgames: Platoon Commander Deluxe : Battle of Kursk; MacArtur's Defeat 1941; Red Alert; To Take Washington; Fields of Fire 2; Peloponesian War; Fallen Eagles : Quatre Bras; and Marathon.
* Scenarios: Advanced Squad Leader and Memory 44
* Miniatures: Le Kriegspiel Napoleon; Campagne Men who would be kings; Ultra combat Normandy; Vietnam; Oil War, 2e partie; Black Seas; Battletech; Scenarios Bull Run
* Hobby: Gencon 2019 and Drouet d'Erlon a Waterloo 9

* Wargame with die-cut counters : Second Battle of Bull Run (1862) -- Two-player game uses the rules of the Secession system developed for Cedar Creek (VV94) and especially Stones River (VV121).

Complexity : 6/10
Playability for solo play : 7/10
Duration : 3 to 4 hours
One turn = 1.5 hours approximately
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1-914153 various VAE VICTIS # 153 Cedar Mountain 1862 Magazine includes wargame covering the Battle of Cedar Mountain.

Having defeated the Union's Peninsula campaign, Confederate General Robert E. Lee decided to put pressure on Washington and regain the initiative. His first target was the new and inexperienced Army of Virginia led by the Union general John Pope. Lee dispatched General Thomas J. 'Stonewall' Jackson to intercept the Union. The vanguard of both armies met in Culpeper County in Virginia.

The Union general Banks positioned his artillery on the ridge near Cedar Mountain and a cannon battle ensued. The Confederate general Winder, leading the southerners, was mortally wounded in action, resulting in confusion and withdrawal for the south. Upon seeing this, Stonewall advanced the reserves and led the counter-attack himself. Faced with this unexpected wave, the Union line was broken and the soldiers retreated in disorder.

The game uses the Civil War Brigade Battle system (Worthington Games).
Complexity : 4/10
Solo playability : 7/10
Duration : 1 hour 30minutes
One turn = 40 minutes
One counter = 1 brigade
Scale : 200 meters per hex.
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1-938013 Various STRATEGY & TACTICS QUARTERLY # 13 - Gettysburg Gettysburg: High Tide or Desperate Gamble? Gettysburg (1-3 July 1863) has achieved near-legendary status among Civil War aficionado and non-history buff alike. The story covers not three days but three months, involving decision-making at the highest governmental levels as well as action by quick-thinking individuals on the battlefield. Christopher Perello takes another plunge into these deep waters, examining how the campaign and battle came about, how they progressed as they did, and how one or both might have turned out differently.
1 vol, 48 pgs 2021 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-ATO2016 various AGAINST THE ODDS 2016 ANNUAL: Confederate Rails Confederate Rails, designed by Richard H. Berg, is a unique type of railroad game. Players operate the historical railways of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War - which ends up turning it into a kind of an 'anti-railroad' game. Not only do players have to deliver goods, supplies, and military loads during a difficult time, but they have to adjust to a dwindling rail network. Make yourself the proud owner of this challenging look at one of the failures that doomed the South.

This Annual also features an extra game: No Safe Harbor covers a little known, but devastating Japanese air attack on the port town of Darwin, in northwest Australia that happened in February, 1942. This 'mini-Pearl Harbor' proved to the Allies there was simply no place to hide. Replay this epic event with this exciting game.1 vol, 60 pgs 2018 US, AGAINST THE ODDS
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1-217210 Vermilya, Daniel THAT FIELD OF BLOOD: The Battle of Antietam, September 17, 1862 Covers the September 17, 1862 battle near Sharpsburg, Maryland. The fighting that day would change the course of American history, but in the process, it became the costliest day this nation has ever known, with more than 23,000 men falling as casualties. Includes 150 images and maps.1 vol, 192 pgs 2018 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-217220 Vermilya, Daniel VALLEY THUNDER: The Battle of New Market Full-length account examines Battle of New Market on May 15, 1864 -- the battle that opened the pivotal 1864 Shenandoah Valley Campaign. Includes 16 b/w photos, eight maps, and woodcuts throughout. Introduces readers to a wide array of soldiers, civilians, and politicians who found themselves swept up in one of the war's most gripping engagements.

The Confederate victory drove Union forces from the Valley, but they would return, reinforced and under new leadership, within a month. Before being repulsed, these Federals would march over the field at New Market and capture Staunton, burn VMI in Lexington (partly in retaliation for the cadets' participation at New Market), and very nearly capture Lynchburg. Operations in the Valley on a much larger scale that summer would permanently sweep the Confederates from the 'Bread Basket of the Confederacy.'1 vol, 336 pgs 2018 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-YAAH07 Walker, Mark Yaah! Magazine Issue #7 The seventh issue of Yaah! Magazine is another gorgeous grab-bag of mirth, merriment, and awesomeness-- great articles, great scenarios, a great pack-in game, and two great expansions!

Finally, there's the game-- BEAST AT THE GATES. This exciting brigade-level treatment of the 1864 Battle of Drewry's Bluff (also known as Proctor's Creek) from designer Sean Chick (Frederick's War and Highland Charge) is simple to learn and quick to play but difficult to master. And oh, those counters. We think you'll love the way it looks1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 US, FLYING PIG GAMES
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1-200440 Ward. John K THE BATTLE OF SACRAMENTO: Forrest's First Fight, A Skirmish of Future Generals The Battle of Sacramento has been shrouded in exaggeration and myth from the time it was fought more than 150 years ago. It is probable that few, if any, military engagements this small saw the beginning careers of so many future high-ranking officers. With a total of less than 500 men engaged, here three future generals and five future colonels began their rise to military glory. And while a small skirmish, we see here the same basic elements of warfare that have appeared since the beginning of recorded history.

Initial developments leading to the cavalry engagement at Sacramento, Kentucky, on December 28, 1861, occurred during the previous month. In November 1861, Confederate Lieutenant Colonel Nathan Bedford Forrest's Tennessee cavalry battalion was assigned to Hopkinsville, Kentucky, at that time a major outpost on the Confederate defense line in Kentucky. On December 28, 1861, at the onset of what is now known as the Battle of Sacramento, Lt. Col. Forrest fired the first shot; and, with about 150 men, Forrest charged the Union advance.

This well-documented account explores not just the battle but the men-and women-involved. Following an account of the prelude to the Battle of Sacramento and the battle itself; the Selected Personnel After-Action Activities section presents individual accounts of twenty-three participants. A section devoted to weapons includes: Colt Navy revolvers, the Enfield rifle musket, the Maynard carbine, Sharps carbine and rifle, and shotguns. Portraits, vintage photographs and maps, a bibliography, and an index to full-names, places, and subjects are included.1 vol, 132 pgs 2012 US, HERITAGE BOOKS
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1-211700 Welch, Dan THE LAST ROAD NORTH: A Guide to the Gettysburg Campaign 1863 A string of battlefield victories through 1862 had culminated in the spring of 1863 with Lee's greatest victory yet: the battle of Chancellorsville. Propelled by the momentum of that supreme moment, confident in the abilities of his men, Lee decided to once more take the fight to the Yankees and launched this army on another invasion of the North, ending at Gettysburg.

The book follows in the footsteps of the Army of Northern Virginia and the Army of the Potomac as they made their way to Gettysburg. Based on the Gettysburg Civil War Trails, it's packed with dozens of lesser-known sites related to the Gettysburg Campaign.1 vol, 192 pgs 2016 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-219350 White, William Lee LET US DIE LIKE MEN: The Battle of Franklin, November 30, 1864 John Bell Hood had done his job too well. In the fall of 1864, the commander of the Confederate Army of Tennessee had harassed Federal forces in north Georgia so badly that the Union commander, William T. Sherman, decided to abandon his position. During his subsequent 'March to the Sea,' Sherman's men lived off the land.

Rather than confront the larger Federal force directly, Hood chose instead to strike northward into Tennessee. There, he hoped to cripple the Federal supply infrastructure and the Federal forces that still remained there-the Army of the Cumberland under George Thomas. Hood hoped to defeat Thomas' army in detail and force Sherman to come northward to the rescue.

On November 30, in a small country town called Franklin, Hood caught part of Thomas' army outside of its stronghold of Nashville. But what began as a promising opportunity for the outnumbered Confederate army soon turned grim. Includes 150 images and maps.1 vol, 168 pgs 2019 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-92200 Williams, Harry T. P.G.T. BEAUREGARD:Napoleon in Grey From Sumter to Richmond, Beauregard left his markon the Civil War. Index, b/w illust.1 vol, 345 pgs 1989 BATON ROUGE: LSU PRESS
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1-208040 Wittenberg, Eric THE BATTLE OF MONROE'S CROSSROADS: And the Civil War's Final Campaign The Battle of Monroe's Crossroads, March 10, 1865, was an important but little-known engagement in William T. Sherman's Carolinas Campaign. Now in paperback, here is the only book-length account of this combat.

As Sherman's infantry crossed into North Carolina, Maj. Gen. Judson Kilpatrick's veteran Federal cavalry division fanned out in front, screening the advance. When Kilpatrick learned that Confederate cavalry under Lt. Gen. Wade Hampton was hot on his trail, he decided to set a trap for the Southern horsemen near a place called Monroe's Crossroads. Hampton, however, learned of the plan and decided to do something Kilpatrick was not expecting: attack.

On March 10, Southern troopers under Hampton and Maj. Gen. Joseph Wheeler launched a savage surprise attack on Kilpatrick's sleeping camp. After three hours of some of the toughest cavalry fighting of the entire Civil War, Hampton broke off and withdrew. His attack, however, stopped Kilpatrick's advance and bought another precious day for Lt. Gen. William J. Hardee to evacuate his command from Fayetteville. This, in turn, permitted Hardee to join the command of Gen. Joseph E. Johnston and set the stage for the climactic Battle of Bentonville nine days later.

Noted Civil War author Eric J. Wittenberg has written the first detailed tactical narrative of this important but long-forgotten battle, and places it in its proper context within the entire Carolinas Campaign. His study features 28 original maps and dozens of illustrations. 1 vol, 360 pgs 2015 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-237630 Wittenberg, Eric WE RIDE THE WHIRLWIND: Sherman and Johnston at Bennett Place Follows the late-war battles and maneuvers of Confederate Gen. Joseph E. Johnston's 31,000 man army against Union Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman's pursuing army in North Carolina. After Lee's surrender, Johnston met with Sherman to discuss surrender terms, but the assassination of Pres Lincoln prompted new Pres Johnson to demand Johnston accept the same terms that Gen. Robert E. Lee did at Appomattox Court House in Virginia.1 vol, 310 pgs 2023 US, FOX RUN PUBLISHING
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1-237650 Wittenberg, Eric FIVE OR TEN MINUTES OF BLIND CONFUSION: The Battle of Aiken, South Carolina, February 11, 1865 One of the few Confederate battlefield victories in the dark days of 1865 occurred at Aiken, SC, on February 11, 1865. Confederate Maj. Gen. Joseph Wheeler's cavalry command ambushed the cavalry under Union Maj. Gen. Judson Kilpatrick in a tactical victory. Examines the near disaster that befell the Union troopers, and how Wheeler's move was actually a strategic debacle. Features five fine maps by a master cartographer and approximately 50 illustrations.1 vol, 330 pgs 2023 US, FOX RUN PUBLISHING
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1-237660 Wittenberg, Eric SIX DAYS OF AWFUL FIGHTING: Cavalry Operations on the Road to Cold Harbor Examines the severe cavalry fighting from May 27 to June 1, as the Cavalry Corps of the Army of the Potomac and the Cavalry Corps of the Army of Northern Virginia slugged it out at places like Hanovertown, Haw's Shop, Matadequin Creek, Hanover Court House, and Ashland. Finally, Union and Confederate armies clashed at Cold Harbor, setting the stage for the well-known infantry battle that broke out on the afternoon of June 1, 1864. Includes 70 photographs and 25 maps.1 vol, 345 pgs 2023 US, FOX RUN PUBLISHING
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1-89720 Wittenberg, Eric & Petruzzi, David & Nugent, Mike ONE CONTINUOUS FIGHT:The Retreat from Gettysburg The retreat from Gettysburg and the pursuit of Lee's Army was a nightmare. This is the first detailed history of the ten days and the twenty plus skirmishes, maps, biblio, index1 vol, 576 pgs 2008 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-201110 Wittenberg, Eric J. PROTECTING THE FLANK AT GETTYSBURG: The Battles for Brinkerhoff's Ridge and East Cavalry Field, July 2 -3, 1863 First and only book to examine in significant detail how the mounted arm directly affected the outcome of the battle.

On July 3, 1863, a large-scale cavalry fight was waged on Cress Ridge four miles east of Gettysburg. There, on what is commonly referred to as East Cavalry Field, Union horsemen under Brig. Gen. David M. Gregg tangled with the vaunted Confederates riding with Maj. Gen. Jeb Stuart. This magnificent mounted clash, however, cannot be fully appreciated without an understanding of what happened the previous day at Brinkerhoff's Ridge, where elements of Gregg's division pinned down the legendary infantry of the Stonewall Brigade, preventing it from participating in the fighting for Culp's Hill that raged that evening.

Stuart arrived at Gettysburg on the afternoon of July 2 after his long ride around the Army of the Potomac just in time to witness the climax of the fighting at Brinkerhoff's Ridge, and spot good ground for mounted operations one ridge line to the east. Stuart also knew that Gregg's troopers held the important Hanover and Low Dutch road intersection, blocking a direct route into the rear of the Union center. If Stuart could defeat Gregg's troopers, he could dash thousands of his own men behind enemy lines and wreak havoc. The ambitious offensive thrust resulted the following day in a giant clash of horse and steel on East Cavalry Field. The combat featured artillery duels, dismounted fighting, hand-to-hand engagements, and the most magnificent mounted charge and countercharge of the entire Civil War.

This fully revised edition of Protecting the Flank at Gettysburg is the most detailed tactical treatment of the fighting on Brinkerhoff's Ridge yet published, and includes a new Introduction, a detailed walking and driving tour with GPS coordinates, and a new appendix refuting claims that Stuart's actions on East Cavalry Field were intended to be coordinated with the Pickett/Pettigrew/Trimble attack on the Union center on the main battlefield.1 vol, 224 pgs 2012
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2-211770 Wittenberg,, Eric amd Scott L. Mingus Sr. THE SECOND BATTLE OF WINCHESTER: The Confederate Victory that Opened the Door to Gettysburg June 1863. The Gettysburg Campaign is underway. Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia is pushing northward through the Shenandoah Valley toward Pennsylvania, and only one significant force stands in its way: Maj. Gen. Robert H. Milroy's Union division of the Eighth Army Corps, in the vicinity of Winchester and Berryville, Virginia.

Despite being heavily outnumbered, General Milroy defied repeated instructions to withdraw his command even as the overpowering Second Corps under Lt. Gen. Richard Ewell approached within striking distance. The veteran Indiana politician-turned-soldier was convinced the enemy consisted of nothing more than cavalry or was simply a feint. Includes 97 images and 17 maps.1 vol, 528 pgs 2023 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-194470 Alexander, Steve G.A. Custer to the Little Big Horn Oversized 8x11.75-inch book traces George Armstrong Custer's life from his beginning to his end at Little Big Horn on June 25, 1876. Includes 200+ period photographs and full color pictures plus 4 maps. 1 vol, 176 pgs 2011 SPAIN, ANDREA PRESS
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1-194600 Burke, Robert F. WITH CUSTER AT THE DEATH The fascination with Custer's Last Stand hasn't diminished in the decades since 1876. He led his regiment well ahead of the main body, only to run into an unprecedented gathering of Indians. The first accounts were pieced together by other soldiers arriving on the scene in the battle's aftermath, and by archaeologists in the generations since. To that information was added the reminiscences of the Indians who fought there.
1 vol, 0 pgs 2011 CA, DECISION GAMES
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1-42800 Connell, Evan S. SON OF THE MORINING STAR Explore the personalities of Custer and the other Federal and Indian leaders. Biblio, index, end map.1 vol, 441 pgs 1984 S. FRANCISCO, N. POINT PR
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1-59720 Fowler, Arlen BLACK INFANTRY IN THE WEST, THE:1869-1891 A history of the 24th & 25th Infantry Regiments, b/w illust, chpt notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 167 pgs 1999 NORMAN, UNIV OF OKLAHOMA
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2-34910 Graham, W.A. STORY OF THE LITTLE BIGHORN, THE Classic account and one of the most comprehensive, b/w photos and line drawings, index.1 vol, 221 pgs 1959 US , BONANZA BOOKS
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1-235880 Harris, Forrest GUNFIGHT ROYALE: Old West Wargame This game is essentially Gunfighter's Ball miniatures rules in a boardgame format with plastic cartoon figures. game includes: 20 x 20-inch Gameboard, 13 plastic playing pieces (12 gunfighters and one rider), 188 cards (characters, weapons and items, dirty tricks, scenarios, wounds, and reference), 6 Punch boards for tokens and wound chips, 7 dice (3 types), and dry erase pens. 1 vol, 1 pgs 2023 US, KNUCKLEDUSTER MINIATURES
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1-194680 Hedren, Paul Great Sioux War Orders of Battle - How the United States Army Waged War on the Nothern Plains, 1876-1877 A unique resource with a new perspective on the US Army in the Great Sioux War.

By the time it ended, the Great Sioux War had played out on twenty-seven different battlefields scattered across five states. In this compelling sourcebook, Hedren uses extensive documentation to demonstrate that the American army adapted quickly to the challenges of fighting this unconventional war and was more effectively led and better equipped than is customarily believed. While it lost at Powder River and at the Little Big Horn, it did not lose the Great Sioux War.

In the first part of this volume, Hedren considers concepts of doctrine, training, culture, and materiel to aid understanding of the army's structure and disposition. In part two he dissects the twenty-eight Great Sioux War deployments in chronological order, including documentation of command structures, regiments, and companies employed. In the concluding section, the author addresses how an otherwise sound American army was defeated in two battles and nearly lost a third. The book also features seven helpful appendices, a glossary, and an oversized map showing forts, encampments, and battle sites.
1 vol, 240 pgs 2011 US, UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA PRESS
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2-39140 Jamieson, Perry D. CROSSING THE DEADLY GROUND: US Army Tactics 1865-99 The first manual to emphasize on both offense and defense using small-unit tactics, b/w illust, maps, biblio, index.

Jamieson, et al. have done a very good job of trying to come to grips with the one of the hottest topics in military history - the way that armies in the late 19th Century attempted to cope with technological innovation and newer, more destructive weapons. Additionally they cover that most peculiarly American of all military campaigns, the Indian Wars, with an intelligence and incisiveness not seen anywhere else - forget about the glorious charges of the Saturday matinee! Sometimes, this book relies too heavily on letting the factual material speak for itself instead of analysis.

Overall, it is a welcome addition to the growing literature on the revolution in military affairs which was taking place at the time, and it serves as a reminder at our own 'fin de siecle', about the continuing need for new ideas in military tactics. 1 vol, 248 pgs 2004 TUSCALOOSA, UNIV ALABAMA
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2-73270 Jones, David E. NATIVE NORTH AMERICAN ARMOR, SHIELDS & FORTS 6x9 inches with b/w illustrations, the author makes a systematic study of the defensive armor and fortifications of native Indian tribes, often with eyewitness descriptions. Biblio, index.1 vol, 232 pgs 2004 AUSTIN, UNIV OF TEXAS
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1-59710 Leckie, William H. BUFFALO SOLDIERS, THE A history of the 9th & 10th Cavalry Regiments, b/w drawings/illust/maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 290 pgs 1999 NORMAN, UNIV OF OKLAHOMA
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1-195830 MacLean, Colonel French L. Custer's Best: The Story of Company M, 7th Cavalry at the Little Bighorn This is the story of George Custer's best cavalry company at the 1876 Battle of the Little Bighorn - Company M. With a tragically flawed, but extremely brave Company Commander and a no-nonsense First Sergeant, Company M maintained a disciplined withdrawal from the skirmish line fighting, saving Major Marcus Reno's entire detachment and possibly the rest of the regiment from annihilation. Presented here is the most-detailed work on a single company at the Little Bighorn ever written -- the product of multi-year research at archives across the country and detailed visits to the battlefield by a combat veteran who understands fields of fire, weapons' effects, training, morale, decision-making, unit cohesion and the value of outstanding non-commissioned officers.1 vol, 272 pgs 2011 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-190180 McChristian, Douglas UNIFORMS, ARMS, AND EQUIPMENT:US Army in the West Vol 1: Headgear, Clothing and Footgear and Vol 2: Weapons and Accoutrments. Hundreds of b/w & color photos/illust/drawings; an outstanding reference guide, biblio, index.2 vol, 628 pgs 2007 US, UNIV'SITY OF OKLAHOMA
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1-190181 McChristian, Douglas UNIFORMS, ARMS, AND EQUIPMENT:US Army in the West Vol 1-Headgear, Clothing and Footgear; 100's of b/w and color photos/illust/drawings. 8.5x11 must have reference guide, biblio, index.1 vol, 300 pgs 2007 US, UNIV'SITY OF OKLAHOMA
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1-190182 McChristian, Douglas UNIFORMS, ARMS, AND EQUIPMENT:US Army in the West Vol 2-Weapons and Accouterments; 100's of b/w and color photos/illust/drawings. 8.5x11 must have reference guide, biblio, index.1 vol, 298 pgs 2007 US, UNIV'SITY OF OKLAHOMA
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1-35730 McChristian, Douglas US ARMY IN THE WEST, THE:1870-1880 Details of the uniforms, weapons & equipment, 233 b/w illust, appendices, notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 384 pgs 1995 NORMAN, UNIV OF OKLAHOMA
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3-35730 McChristian, Douglas US ARMY IN THE WEST, THE:1870-1880 Details of the uniforms, weapons & equipment, 233 b/w illust, appendices, notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 384 pgs 2008 US, UNIV OF OKLAHOMA
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1-62840 Merrill, James M. SPURS TO GLORY:The Story of the US Cavalry The 110 year story of the US Cavalry, covers allthe major campaigns, b/w illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 302 pgs 1966 CHICAGO, RAND McNALLY
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1-196200 Michno, Gregory DAKOTA DAWN: The Decisive First Week of the Sioux Uprising, August 1862 The 1862 Dakota conflict, which encompassed perhaps the greatest massacre of whites by Indians in American history, is filled with emotional drama, irony, tragedy, cowardice, and heroism. The drama engulfed thousands of people and the dimension of individual experiences can be overwhelming. Previous attempts to sort out the stories and place the events in a coherent chronological and geographical order have been unsuccessful. Award-winning author Gregory F. Michno's Dakota Dawn: The Decisive First Week of the Sioux Uprising, August 1862 provides the uprising with an essential clarity and life that readers will find refreshing and invigorating.

Michno's Dakota Dawn focuses in great detail on one week in August 1862, a great paroxysm of destruction when the Dakota succeeded, albeit fleetingly, in driving out the white man. Some 600 white settlers were killed in the Sioux Uprising, the great majority innocent victims slaughtered in the most shocking manner. Nowhere else in the West was there a record of such sustained attacks on a fort (Ridgely) or a town (New Ulm).

In addition to important secondary studies, Michno's work is based upon 2,000 pages of primary sources including recollections, original records, diaries, newspaper accounts, and other archival records. One seldom-used resource is the Indian Depredation Claim files. After the Uprising, settlers filed nearly 3,000 claims for damages in which they itemized losses and set forth their experiences. These priceless documents paint firsthand slices of the life of a frontier people, their cabins, tools, clothes, crops, animals, and cherished possessions. Many of these claims have never been incorporated into a book, allowing Michno to more fully expound on various episodes and correct previous misconceptions.

Long overdue, Dakota Dawn examines the decisive first week of the Sioux Uprising systematically, clearly, and definitively. Its purpose is not to prove or disprove any particular point. Innocence and guilt is found in quantity on both sides-honor, treachery, kindness, and iniquity not being the provenance of any one people. 16 illustrations and 8 maps.1 vol, 456 pgs 2011 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-COM1073 Newberg, Stephen ONCE WE MOVED LIKE THE WIND: The Apache Wars, 1861-1886 Wargame Covers the Apache Wars with native Americans of the Southwestern US commanded by Cochise, Victorio, Chato, Geronimo, and others. Provocation levels determine Apache forces, with combat between forces in the same area.

Playing pieces are wooden blocks with the information about each particular piece only on one side and hence hidden during play from the opposing player until action occurs which must reveal particular blocks. Not all of these blocks are actually opposing forces. For the Apache player in particular, many playing pieces each turn will represent rumors of Apache actions and forces which the Army player must chase down to determine if they are real or false. Similarly, for the Apache player, not knowing which Army pieces represent which forces means not knowing if an opposing group is small enough to attack and win, or is in reality a force big enough to hand out a devastating defeat.

Map scale is about 14 kilometers per centimeter or 22 miles per inch, with four large territories (Arizona, New Mexico, Sonora, and Chihuahua) with each territory divided into smaller areas.

Product Information:
* Complexity: 3 out of 10
* Solitaire Suitability: 5 out of 10
* Time Scale: 3-4 years per turn
* Map Scale: Areas covering parts of Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Sonora and Chihuahua
* Unit Scale: A wooden block represents an Army Troop or Apache War Band
* Players: Two
* Playing Time: 1-2 hours

Components:
* 1 Mounted Map - 22x22-inch
* 1 Color rules book - 16 pages
* 1 Sheet of stickers (for blocks)
* 80 Wooden blocks in various colors
* 4 Player mats/aids
* 2 Six-sided dice
* 1 Box and Lid set1 vol, 1 pgs 2019 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-22060 Nye, Colonel W.S. CARBINES & LANCE:The story of Old Fort Sill From 1833 to 1875 Fort Sill was at the center of the Indian Wars, b/w maps & illust, index.1 vol, 362 pgs 1974 NORMAN, UNIV OF OKLAHOMA
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2-22060 Nye, Colonel W.S. CARBINES & LANCE:The story of Old Fort Sill From 1833 to 1875 Fort Sill was at the center of the Indian Wars, b/w maps & illust, index.1 vol, 362 pgs 1997 NORMAN, UNIV OF OKLAHOMA
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1-45680 Springer, Ted A SHINING TIME - THE DRAGOONS 1776-1849:Horse Soldiers Part 1 8.5x11, guns, gear and uniforms of the US Dragoons during the expansion of the American Frontier, b/w drawings throughout.1 vol, 132 pgs 1995 OSSEO, TRACK OF THE WOLF
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1-193080 Terry, Michael Plains Indians Regalia & Customs 260 color photos. This original study of Plains Indian cultures of the 19th century is presented through the use of period writings, paintings and early photography that relate how life was carried out. The author juxtaposes the sources with new research and modern color photography of specific replica items. Thereby, the past comes to life and today's readers learn this history with concrete examples to which they relate.

The comprehensive text documents the seven major tribes: Blackfeet, Cheyenne, Comanche, Crow, Hidatsa, Mandan, and Lakota. Observations of Plains Indian men's and women's habits include procuring food, dancing, developing spiritual beliefs, and experiencing daily life. Prominent leaders and average members of the tribes are introduced and major incidents are explained. True stories come to light through objects that relate to each incident and personality. 1 vol, 256 pgs 2010 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-10650 Utley, Robert M. FRONTIERSMEN IN BLUE:US Army & the Indian 1848-65 History of the achievements and failures of the US regular and volunteer armies from the Mexican wars to close of Civil War. Biblio, index, maps, illust1 vol, 384 pgs 1984 LINCOLN, UNIV OF NEBRASKA
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2-10650 Utley, Robert M. FRONTIERSMEN IN BLUE:US Army & the Indian 1848-65 History of the achievements and failures of the US regular and volunteer armies from the Mexican wars to close of Civil War. Biblio, index, maps, illust1 vol, 384 pgs 1973 NY, MACMILLAN PUBLISHING
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1-10660 Utley, Robert M. FRONTIER REGULARS:US Army and the Indian 1866-1891 History of the US Army during the twenty-five years following the Civil War. Index, biblio, maps, ill.1 vol, 494 pgs 1984 LINCOLN, UNIV OF NEBRASKA
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1-219600 Watt, Robert N HORSES WORN TO MERE SHADOWS: The Victorio Campaign 1880 This study commences with Victorio's return to New Mexico in January 1880. The US army's January to February campaign illustrates the operational decoy strategy employed by Victorio to protect his own logistic support whilst simultaneously undermining that of his opponents. Includes 109 black and white photos, 25 color maps, 2 black and white sketches, 29 tables, and 8 figures.

The Hembrillo Canyon operation in April 1880 saw the largest battle of the Victorio Campaign. By the end of May 1880, Victorio's warriors have rendered the Ninth Cavalry unfit for field service. This was achieved through the Apache strategy of directly and indirectly targeting the US army's horses and mules. Yet the Apaches also suffer their first major defeat of the campaign at the end of May. After regrouping and engaging in widespread raiding in northern Mexico, Victorio engaged the Tenth Cavalry in Western Texas during July-August 1880.

Failing to break through that regiment's defenses he retreated back into Mexico. This allowed the US army in New Mexico to rest and recover. By September 1880, the US army had negotiated a cross border operation of questionable legality. Known as the Buell Expedition, the aim was to coordinate with Mexican state troops to destroy the Apaches. This volume will end with Mexican state troops, led by Colonel Joaquin Terrazas', inflicting a major defeat upon the Apaches at Tres Castillos.

It will be argued that the setbacks in Western Texas and at Tres Castillos demonstrate the employment of strategies and tactics by the Apaches which came very close to succeeding.1 vol, 500 pgs 2019 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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2-219600 Watt, Robert N HORSES WORN TO MERE SHADOWS: The Victorio Campaign 1880 This study commences with Victorio's return to New Mexico in January 1880. The US army's January to February campaign illustrates the operational decoy strategy employed by Victorio to protect his own logistic support whilst simultaneously undermining that of his opponents. Includes 109 black and white photos, 25 color maps, 2 black and white sketches, 29 tables, and 8 figures.

The Hembrillo Canyon operation in April 1880 saw the largest battle of the Victorio Campaign. By the end of May 1880, Victorio's warriors have rendered the Ninth Cavalry unfit for field service. This was achieved through the Apache strategy of directly and indirectly targeting the US army's horses and mules. Yet the Apaches also suffer their first major defeat of the campaign at the end of May. After regrouping and engaging in widespread raiding in northern Mexico, Victorio engaged the Tenth Cavalry in Western Texas during July-August 1880.

Failing to break through that regiment's defenses he retreated back into Mexico. This allowed the US army in New Mexico to rest and recover. By September 1880, the US army had negotiated a cross border operation of questionable legality. Known as the Buell Expedition, the aim was to coordinate with Mexican state troops to destroy the Apaches. This volume will end with Mexican state troops, led by Colonel Joaquin Terrazas', inflicting a major defeat upon the Apaches at Tres Castillos.

It will be argued that the setbacks in Western Texas and at Tres Castillos demonstrate the employment of strategies and tactics by the Apaches which came very close to succeeding.1 vol, 500 pgs 2012 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-221770 Watt, Robert N WITH MY FACE TO MY BITTER FOES: Nana's War 1880-1881 The third volume takes up the story of the continued Apache struggle for the return of their Ojo Caliente reservation after Victorio's death at Tres Castillos. Led by Nana, the surviving Chihenne Apaches regrouped and, despite their losses, decided to continue the fight. Includes 50 b/w photos, 10 color maps, 27 tables, and 5 figures.

In January 1881, these Apaches launched several attacks in southern New Mexico but, for the moment, avoided direct confrontation with the US army, choosing to evade their pursuers. Having returned to northern Mexico, Nana returned to New Mexico in July and August to lead one of the legendary raids of the Apache wars between 1860 and 1886.

While this event deserves legendary status, the numbers of US troops deployed against the Apaches has been exaggerated. Moreover, the numerical advantage of the actual numbers of US troops deployed was usually offset by the scope and knowledge of the terrain traversed by the Apaches. Most importantly, this was the last time that Apaches would attempt to maintain their independent way of life within the USA. 1 vol, 376 pgs 2019 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-18390 Wormser, Richard THE YELLOWLEGS: Story of the US Cavalry Reprint of a 1966 publication.

The story of America's cavalry is extraordinarily rich in colorful, and often flamboyant, personalities and exciting action. Indeed, much of the early military history of the United States is dominated by the exploits of its horse-soldiers. In this comprehensive and lively account, the author - who was himself an enthusiastic horseman - narrates the major events and characters of the US Cavalry's formative, and, some might say fruitful, years.

From the American Revolution and the exploits of men such as Henry 'Light-Horse Harry' Lee III and Francis Marion, the first of the guerrillas, the author follows on with Stephen Kearny, the 'Father of the Cavalry' whose Dragoons went West to California on mules, and his nephew Philip, who organized the famed Gray Horse Troop of the Mexican War.Other famous names that feature in this narrative are those of Jonathan 'Stonewall' Jackson, George Crook, who admired the Indians it was his duty to hunt down, and George Armstrong Custer.

A United States Army officer and cavalry commander who served with distinction in the American Civil War, Custer is most commonly remembered for leading more than 200 of his men to their deaths in the Battle of the Little Bighorn in June 1876. Also known as 'Custer's Last Stand', Bighorn was part of the Black Hills War against a confederation of Plains Indians, including the Cheyenne and Dakota Sioux. It remains one of the most controversial battles in American history.Roosevelt's Roughriders and Black Jack Pershing, who led his troops in an automobile, complete the narrative - one which is undoubtedly a saga of daring raids, of epic marches, and of grueling battles. 1 vol, 464 pgs 2019 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-COM1027 ON TO PARIS! : The Franco-Prussian War Uses a wargame system adapted from Victory Games' The Civil War to simulate the grand events of the Franco-Prussian war (1870-71) and challenge players to control the leadership, organization, and military operations of Armies and Corps during the later 19th century.

The Franco-Prussian war was fought using Napoleonic tactics but with weapons of almost WWI lethality that included breech loading rifles, artillery and an early version of the machine gun. The Franco-Prussian war developed many key concepts for the control and movement of large formations in warfare as well as tactical combat.

At a time when the French army was considered the best in the world, the armies of Prussia and her German allies invaded France and in less than three months defeated the armies of Napoleon III. Despite German success, the French refused to surrender and as a result German forces laid siege to the French capital. For five long months, Paris, a city of about two million inhabitants, was starved into submission while surrounded by German armies that had to maintain a long supply line back to Germany, all the time fending off desperate French attempts to break the siege.1 vol, 1 pgs 2017 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-COM1045 1866: The Struggle for Supremacy in Germany Two-player simulation dealing with the Austro-Prussian War of 1866 in Central Europe. One player controls the forces of Prussia and its allies, to include the young Kingdom of Italy and the other player controls the forces of Austria and its German Confederation allies.

Using a shared deck of 55 Operations Cards, each player makes decisions concerning the deployment, combat, and political-military operations in support of his forces and his general strategy. Orders of battle include all the historic corps/divisions (with some brigade counters) and all major generals involved in the conflict.

The mapboard covers an area from Hamburg to Florence and Metz to Cracow. The system includes unique mobilization rules that reflect the difficulties of mobilizing for war while attempting to garner as many victory points before war is actually declared. Once war is declared, you must fight with the forces mobilized so shrewd judgment is required as to what to mobilize, where those forces will operate and who commands them. Always waiting in the wings is the French 2nd Empire under Napoleon III, prepared to intervene if neither side appears able to clinch a quick and decisive victory.

Other features include cavalry superiority, railroads, Prussia's mobilization advantage and coordinated attacks. 1866 includes two scenarios, the Mobilization to War scenario (the Campaign scenario) and the Seven Weeks War scenario (covering the post mobilization situation).1 vol, 1 pgs 2017 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-197381 Barry, Quintin THE FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR 1870-1871 - Volume 1: The Campaign of Sedan, Helmuth von Moltke and the Overthrow of the Second Empire This first part of this new two-volume military history of the Franco-Prussian War presents a detailed account of the war between Germany and France. The author places Helmuth von Moltke and his strategic planning in the context of the European balance of power following the ending of the Austria Prussian War of 1866, then explores the initial mobilization and deployment of the armies in 1870.

All of the battles in the opening round of the war are described in detail, including Weissenburg, Worth, Spicheren, Borny-Colombey, Mars la Tour, Gravelotte, Beaumont, and Sedan. The book ends as the Second Empire of Napoleon III lies defeated, crushed by the German armies directed by von Moltke. The author has made full use of an extensive number of German and French language sources. His detailed text is accompanied by a number of black and white illustrations and battle maps. Orders of battle are also provided.

74 b/w illust, 18 maps, biblio, index1 vol, 356 pgs 2011 UK, HELION
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1-197382 Barry, Quintin THE FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR 1870-1871 - Volume 2: After Sedan Helmuth von Moltke and the Defeat of the Government of National Defense This second part of this comprehensive all-new two-volume military history of the Franco-Prussian War continues the narrative from the fall of the Second Empire until the ending of the war and the founding of a unified Germany.

The war against the Government of National Defense presented quite different problems to von Moltke and his staff. Although the Siege of Paris loomed large during the second phase of the war, the author fully explores events in other parts of France, including the siege of Strasbourg, the activities of the Francs Tireurs, the investment of Metz, and the battle against the French armies of the Loire, the North, and the East.

The author has made full use of an extensive number of German and French language sources. His detailed text is accompanied by a number of black and white illustrations and battle maps. Orders of battle are also provided.

97 b/w illust, 22 maps, biblio, index1 vol, 356 pgs 2011 UK, HELION
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1-207810 Barry, Quintin THE SOMME 1870-71: The Winter Campaign in Picardy After the battle of Sedan on September 1, 1870 and the collapse of the Second Empire, followed by the investment of Paris, the Government of National Defense set about raising fresh armies. These had as their first objective the relief of the capital. The German troops covering the investment were stretched extremely thin until the fall of Metz at the end of October 1870. This released the forces around the city to move north and west to deal with the newly forming French armies.

The German Campaign in the northeast of France was conducted by the First Army led by General Edwin von Manteuffel. Opposing him was the French Army of the North. Initially commanded for a short time by General Charles Bourbaki, he was soon replaced by General Louis Faidherbe, who was sent far from Africa.

The Campaign was fought to a large extent over the area of the Somme battlefields of the First World War, and the names of the towns and villages are grimly familiar with the resonance of what was to come. In 1914-1918, the direction of the fighting was on an east - west axis; in 1870 - 1871, it was north-south, with the line of the Somme being crucial to the outcome of the Campaign. Includes 50 illustrations and eight color maps.1 vol, 296 pgs 2015 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-218710 Barry, Quintin LAST THROW OF THE DICE: Bourbaki and Werder in Eastern France 1870-71 Recounts the last attempt by the Government of National Defence to reverse the outcome of the Franco-Prussian War, as General Charles Bourbaki, the former commander of the Imperial Guard, launched the Army of the East in a desperate attack on the German lines of communication in South-Eastern France. Includes 75 b/w ills, color maps.

The plan was that after sweeping aside the forces opposing it, the Army of the East would turn north to cooperate in the relief of Paris. It was faced by the German XIV Corps, which after the fall of Strasbourg had been tasked with overrunning Alsace, besieging Belfort and capturing Dijon. There, it had met and ultimately defeated the corps of Giuseppe Garibaldi, who had volunteered to fight for France after the fall of the Second Empire.

The French enjoyed a heavy numerical superiority; but they moved too slowly. A savage battle was fought at Villersexel, but Bourbaki was unable to prevent Werder from taking up a position along the frozen River Lisaine, covering the siege of Belfort. On January 16th 1871 Bourbaki attacked. For three days, in appalling weather, the French tried to break the German line, but in the end fell back defeated.

Threatened by a new army which Moltke had created, known as the South Army, under General Edwin von Manteuffel, the French retreated, at first to the fortress of Besancon. As the pressure continued, they fell back southwards towards the Swiss border. In his despair tried to take his own life, but failed, though seriously injured. His successor had no choice but to lead the broken army into internment in Switzerland.1 vol, 248 pgs 2018 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-44490 Delmas, Major E. translated by Stuart Penhall WAR BETWEEN DENMARK AND GERMANY, THE:1848-1850 8.5x11, classic account, b/w maps/illust o/b's.1 vol, 72 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-231060 Fermer, Douglas FRANCE AT BAY 1870-1871: The Struggle for Paris The Franco-Prussian War did not end with the catastrophic French defeat at Sedan on 1 September 1870 when an entire French army surrendered, the Emperor Napoleon III was captured and his regime collapsed. The war went on for another five agonizing months, and resolved itself into a contest for Paris -- while Paris held out, France was undefeated.

The story of this dramatic final phase of the war weaves a tale of military victory and defeat into a gripping narrative and it sets the extraordinary events of nearly 150 years ago in the wider context of European history.1 vol, 256 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-227930 Fontane, Theodor THE GERMAN WAR OF 1866: The Bohemian and Moravian Campaign This is the first (and only) unabridged translation of Theodor Fontane's Der deutsche Krieg von 1866 (The German War of 1866) Volume 2, Books 1, 2, & 3, Bohemia and Moravia, and as such represents a significant contribution to the literature of the period. Cited as source material in every major history of the Austro Prussian War, it is now available for the first time in English.

Fontane's celebrated study covers all the major and minor battles that took place between the Prussians, the Austrians, and their Saxon allies in Bohemia, Moravia, and Galicia. This volume ranges from the political origins of the war, to detailed accounts of the actual fighting, to lyrical descriptions of the land, customs, and traditions of the Bohemians and Moravians themselves. The text is accompanied by Ludwig Berger's superb, specially commissioned illustrations, all of which have been included. Extensive footnotes provide the reader with an abundance of background material indispensable to a fuller understanding of the specific text and of the war in general.1 vol, 478 pgs 2021 UK, HELION & COMPANY
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1-235460 Markus Stein 1870/71 IN COLOUR: Uniforms and Equipment -Personal Experiences of German Soldiers During the Franco-Prussian War Based on numerous personal accounts, notes, and anecdotes, details the appearance of the German troops in 1870/71. They were witnessed first-hand and experienced by the soldiers who marched or sat, sodden, in their saddles for days on end. This book departs from the familiar organisation into individual states and their branches of service. Instead, after a brief introduction on developments in general, it deals with specific parts of the uniform such as trousers, shoes and headgear. It also contains interesting insights into the soldiers' experiences with their firearms.

Dedicated to a fascinating aspect of research - the disorder emerging from the otherwise extremely ordered appearance of the troops -- these lively accounts are complemented by 31 colorized black-and-white photographs to present as wide a range as possible of the troops involved.1 vol, 120 pgs 2022 AUSTRIA, VERLAG MILITARIA
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1-89671 Marrion, Bob UNIFORMS OF THE FRANCO PRUSSIAN WAR:V1 Exceptionally well illustrated, many unique period studio photos, (20) color plates, o/b's.1 vol, 200 pgs 2008 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-89672 Marrion, Bob UNIFORMS OF THE FRANCO PRUSSIAN WAR: Volume 2 Bob's last unfinished work is edited by Franco-Prussian War expert Steve Shann, who has moulded this work on what the French actually wore on campaign. It's a fine companion to the Prussian volume, and a tribute to Bob's legacy. Includes 40 color uniform plates and photos.1 vol, 172 pgs 2021 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-195650 Powell, Bruce Bassett ARMIES OF BISMARCK'S WARS: Prussia 1860-1867 On July 3rd, 1866 a Prussian army overwhelmed and defeated an Austrian army near the fortress city of Koniggratz in a bloody battle that lasted all day -- turning Austria into a second-rate power in Germany and central Europe. Less than five years later, the Prussian-led army would defeat France and the Prussian King would be crowned Emperor of a united Germany.

Bruce Bassett-Powell's new book chronicles the growth of the Prussian Army from the end of the Napoleonic Wars to the reforms of the 1860s and then provides a full account of the wars against Denmark in 1864 and Austria in 1866. He shows how the confluence of three men's lives; King William I, Helmuth von Molkte and Otto von Bismarck provided the essential ingredients that created this victorious army.

The growth and influence of the General Staff is examined along with the recruitment and training of officers and men. He fully describes the organization of the army and the fledgling navy as well as the weapons with which they fought. In particular he gives a detailed account of their dress and accoutrements accompanied by 24 full-page color illustrations depicting over 70 uniforms. 1 vol, 248 pgs 2012
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1-44520 Smith, Nigel The 2ND SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN WAR 1864 8.5x11, guide to the campaigns, uniforms & o/b's.1 vol, 62 pgs 2004 UK, PICKELHAUSE PRESS
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1-68440 Smith, Nigel James IRON AND BLOOD:The Storming of Duppel 1864 8x11.5, b/w maps/illust, o/b's, casualty lists,covers the storming of Duppel during the second Schleswig War of 1864.1 vol, 80 pgs 2002 UK, PICKELHAUSE PRESS
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1-68590 Stone, David FIRST REICH, THE A study of the German Army during the war with France 1870-71, 30+ illust, 10 maps, biblio, index1 vol, 352 pgs 2002 LONDON, BRASSEY'S INC
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2-88470 Svendsen, Nick THE FIRST SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN WAR 1848-1850 The author describes the battles and battlefields,from the first major action at Bov in 1848 to the last at Isted 1850. 45 b/w illustrations, 19 maps, 2 color uniform plates, 7 tables, biblio, index.1 vol, 156 pgs 2010 UK, HELION & COMPANY
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1-85670 Weaver, Ralph ARMIES OF THE 1ST SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN WAR 1845-1851 (16) color pages, description of the armies, their uniforms/equipment/organization.1 vol, 80 pgs 2007 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-TPS17 Werbaneth, Jim TURNING POINT SIMULATIONS #17: The Sadowa Campaign Wargame One could make the case that Sadowa in 1866 is the single most significant battle in the entire book, with ripples that had enormous impact over the next century. If the Austrians, instead of the Prussians, had won at Sadowa, it is unlikely World War I would have happened as it did. Take away WWI, and is there a WWII?

Once the war began, history watched fast-moving Prussian formations defeat or outwit stumbling, hesitating Austrian forces. Our Sadowa campaign lets players explore the options open to both sides. Initiative is key and can allow one side the chance to make several partial moves in a row, thus capturing the sweeping moves each side made (or tried to). The Prussian player has further options, like bringing in his superior General HQ (and all the drama of the Prussian court), or choosing 'foraging' tactics which simplify his supply but cost him victory points (for the damage this does to his army).

Can you, as the Prussia player, start the path toward Germany being a world power? Or can you, as the Austrian player, strengthen your fragmented empire and avert the future catastrophe Germany's ambition will bring to Europe?1 vol, 12 pgs 2017 US, AGAINST THE ODDS
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1-204850 Barry, Quintin THE ROAD TO KONIGGRATZ: Helmuth von Moltke and the Austro-Prussian War 1866 Before the War of 1866 the name of Helmuth von Moltke was scarcely known outside the Prussian army. His appointment as Chief of the General Staff was in many ways surprising, and he certainly did not himself expect it. He was thus put at the head of a military institution that was already to some extent superior to its counterparts elsewhere; he was to turn it into a formidable machine that became, in his hands, very nearly invincible. This was due to number of factors which coincided with his appointment. Among these were the many advances in military technology and logistics on the one hand, and on the other the emergence of Otto Von Bismarck as Minister-President of Prussia, with whom Moltke had a crucial, if occasionally uneasy, relationship.

This book follows Moltke's part in the course of the campaign at the end of which his name had become a household word. It traces his rise to the position of Chief of the General Staff, against the background of the political situation of Prussia in the middle of the 19th Century, and the way in which he developed the functions of the General Staff. Moltke's contribution to the allied campaign of Prussia and Austria against Denmark in 1864 was an important part of his own development, before the inevitable war between the successful allies in 1866.

As the book shows, the triumphant success of his strategy in Bohemia was supplemented by the boldness of his campaign in western Germany, in which a small Prussian army overcame a huge numerical disadvantage. By the end of the Seven Weeks' War, Moltke had made Prussia the strongest military power in Europe. The Campaign of 1866 in Bohemia is covered in great detail, including the most extensive coverage of the Battle of Koniggratz yet published in English.

The author has made full use of an extensive number of German language sources. His detailed text is accompanied by a number of black and white illustrations (a significant number of which are previously unpublished) and battle maps. Orders of battle are also provided.1 vol, 522 pgs 2014 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-23440 Craig, Gordon A. BATTLE OF KONIGGRATZ, THE:1866 Prussia's victory over Austria, b/w maps, chapternotes, biblio, index.1 vol, 224 pgs 2003 PHILADELPHIA
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1-210130 Embree, Michael TOO LITTLE, TOO LATE: The Campaign in West and South Germany, June-July 1866 In the spring of 1866, the so-called German Confederation, then a loose organization of autonomous states, was thrown into crisis by a rift between the two largest members, the Austrian Empire, and The Kingdom of Prussia. Since the founding of the Confederation in 1815, it had been tacitly accepted that Austria was the overseeing authority. Now, however, a more belligerent Prussia sought a leading role. Under a new and ambitious Chancellor, Prince Otto von Bismarck, Prussia would no longer accept a secondary role.

This vital question of leadership naturally affected all member states, and none could ignore it. Matters, however, had moved beyond discussion, and, in June, hostilities began, with the Prussian invasion of the Kingdom of Hanover, and the Electorate of Hesse-Cassel.

This volume chronicles the conflict over the unification of Germany. The campaign in southern and western Germany ensured that political control of German affairs would be firmly in Prussian hands, controlled by Bismarck, in much the same way that the great battles between Prussia and Austria in the east would exclude Austria from German affairs altogether.

The detailed story of this, the war of unification within Germany itself, is narrated here, compiled from numerous published and unpublished sources, including many contemporary and first-hand accounts, as well as official reports. The importance of the campaign, far too often ignored, is told here. This is an invaluable resource for any student of European military history of the mid-19th Century.

Key topics include the historical background to the conflict, the political crisis of 1866 in the German Parliament and the build-up to war, full descriptions of all military forces involved, the various phases of the campaign. The book includes comprehensive orders of battle, informative maps, numerous illustrations (some in color) and photographs, many informative charts and diagrams. The author also presents a detailed analysis of contemporary and later sources.

This hardback is a strictly limited edition printing of 750 copies, each individually numbered and signed by the author on a decorative title page. Includes 16 pages of color illustrations.1 vol, 0 pgs 2015 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-235030 Ernst, Heidrich THE BATTLE FOR THE SWIEPWALD: Austria's Fatal Blunder at Koniggratz -- The Climactic Battle of the Austro-Prussian War, 3 July 1866 Translation of Heidrich's brilliant monograph takes us through the fighting, hour by hour and foot by bloody foot.

The battle of Koniggratz was the largest battle ever fought in western Europe until 1914 and its political consequences were no less epic -- the demise of Austria as a European Great Power, the loss of her historic pre-eminence among the German nations, and the final, incontestable rise of Prussia. Whether Austria could have prevailed at Koniggratz on 3 July 1866 and salvaged her Great Power status is debatable. What is not is the part the struggle for the Swiepwald played in her ultimate defeat.

The insubordination of two Austrian Corps Commanders, and the decision to engage in their epic struggle for control of the Swiepwald forest, would leave 12,000 men dead or wounded within its shattered environs, and the Austrian right flank wide open to the Crown Prince of Prussia's advancing Second Army. 1 vol, 134 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-49360 Hozier, H.M. SEVEN WEEKS WAR, THE Originally published in 1867 in two volumes, this classic work covers the 1866 Austro-Prussian War in detail. The entire Bohemian campaign, the Western theatre of operations, the Italian front, naval operations---the great battles of Gitschin, Trautenau, Nachod, Skalitz, Langensalza, Koniggratz, Custozza, Lissa and many others are thoroughly investigated. Full descriptions of all the combatants (large and small) and orders of battle are included along with a dozen maps (eight of which fold-out; one is over-sized).1 vol, 416 pgs 1997 MINNEAPOLIS, ABSINTHE PRS
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1-43880 Lackey, Scott W. REBIRTH OF THE HAPSBURG ARMY, THE Friedrich Beck and the Rise of the General Staff, covers the years from 1860-1890, a must for the serious student of the military affairs of Austro-Hungary, extensive notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 253 pgs 1995 WESTPORT, GREENWOOD PRESS
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1-914165 various VAE VICTIS # 165: Trautenau and Soor 1866 (Wargame) Magazine includes wargame of June 27-28 1866 Battle of Trautenau-Soor, second in the Battles in the time of Napoleon III series.

One turn: one hour
Counters: regiments and battalion
Map: one hex = 750m
Complexity: 5/10
Solo play: 7/10
Duration of a game: 2 to 4 hours depending on the scenario

After several months of growing tensions, war broke out between Austria and Prussia for control of the primacy in Germany. Prussia plans to take its troops through the Sudetenland and into Bohemia through four different passes, with the goal of facing the Austrian main army in a decisive Napoleonic battle.

The end of one of these passages is located here, near the town of Trautenau. On June 27, the 10th Austrian corps pushed back the 1st Prussian corps there. But this tactical victory, the only one for Austria in Bohemia, obtained at the cost of heavy losses will have no strategic consequences: the next day, the 10th Corps is swept away by the Prussian Guard during the Battle of Soor.1 vol, 84 pgs 2022 FRANCE, CERIGO EDITIONS
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1-41620 Wawro, Geoffrey AUSTRO-PRUSSIAN WAR, THE Austria's war with Prussia/Italy in 1866 details the panic that overtook the Austrian army and the blundering of its commanders. Includes b/w illust, 21 maps, biblio, and index.1 vol, 368 pgs 1997 NY, CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY
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1-38080 Baldick, Robert SIEGE OF PARIS, THE Part of the Batsford 'Famous Battle Series'. Maps b/w illust, index, biblio.1 vol, 248 pgs 1964 LONDON, BATSFORD PUBLI'NG
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1-914026G Di Silva, Pacal VAE VICTUS BOARD GAME # 26: The war of 1870 Rules in English.

Early August 1870. The Prussian Chancellor Bismarck has accomplished a diplomatic master stroke thanks to the Ems Dispatch: France has just declared war on Prussia. Prussia was able to gather all of the German states around it while Napoleon IIIs empire remains alone with no nation willing to support the perceived aggressor.

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216 die-cut counters and markers
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2 player aid cards
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2-201020 Fermer, Douglas SEDAN 1870: The Eclipse of France The Franco-Prussian War was a turning point in the history of nineteenth-century Europe, and the Battle of Sedan was the pivotal event in that war.

For the Germans their overwhelming victory symbolized the birth of their nation, forged in steel and tempered in the blood of the common enemy. For the French it was a defeat more complete and humiliating than Waterloo.

Douglas Fermer's fresh study of this traumatic moment in European history reconsiders how the mutual fear and insecurity of two rival nations tempted their governments to seek a solution to domestic tensions by waging war against each other. His compelling narrative shows how war came about, and how the dramatic campaign of summer 1870 culminated in a momentous clash of arms at Sedan. He gives fascinating insights into the personalities and aims of the politicians and generals involved, but focuses too on the experiences of ordinary soldiers and civilians.1 vol, 256 pgs 2016 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-204630 Fermer, Douglas THREE GERMAN INVASIONS OF FRANCE: The Summer Campaigns of 1870, 1914 and 1940 Tension and rivalry between France and Germany shaped the history of Western Europe in the century from 1860. Three times that hostility led to war and the invasion of France -- in 1870, 1914, and 1940. The outcomes of the battles that followed reset the balance of power across the continent. Yet the German invasions tend to be viewed as separate events, in isolation, rather than as connected episodes in the confrontation between the two nations.

Douglas Fermer's fresh account of the military campaigns and the preparations for them treats them as part of a cycle of fear, suspicion, animosity and conflicting ambitions extending across several generations. In a clear, concise account of the decisive opening phase of each campaign, he describes the critical decision-making, the maneuvers and clashes of arms in eastern France as German forces advanced westwards.

Includes 30 illustrations.1 vol, 288 pgs 2014 UK, Pen and Sword
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1-39440 German General Staff FRANCO-GERMAN WAR 1870-1871, THE (5) VOLUME SET Classic work, long out of print5 vol, 2900 pgs 1995-96 NASHVILLE, BATTERY PRS
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1-39441 German General Staff FRANCO-GERMAN WAR, VOLUME #1 This is the first volume in the five volume German General Staff history for the Franco-German War. This volume covers the outbreak of war to the Battle of Gravelotte in August 1870.1 vol, 582 pgs 1995 NASHVILLE, BATTERY PRESS
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1-39442 German General Staff FRANCO-GERMAN WAR, VOLUME #2 Volume II to the five volume official history set done by the German General Staff for the Franco-German War. This volumes the Battle of Sedan and the end of the Second Empire1 vol, 582 pgs 1995 NASHVILLE, BATTERY PRESS
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1-39443 German General Staff FRANCO-GERMAN WAR VOLUME #3 Volume III in the five volume German General Staff history for the Franco-German War. This volume covers the siege of Paris and the new Third Republic1 vol, 582 pgs 1995 NASHVILLE, BATTERY PRESS
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1-39444 German General Staff FRANCO-GERMAN WAR, VOLUME #4 Volume IV in the five volume German General Staff official history for the Franco-German War. This volume covers the Battles in the Provinces1 vol, 582 pgs 1995 NASHVILLE, BATTERY PRESS
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1-39445 German General Staff FRANCO-GERMAN WAR, VOLUME #5 Volume V in the five volume German General Staff official history for the Franco-German War. This volume covers the German victory, the1 vol, 582 pgs 1996 NASHVILLE, BATTERY PRESS
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1-191710 Henderson, Majot G.F.R. THE BATTLE OF SPICHEREN-August 1870 This account, penned by a noted British military historian of the late nineteenth century, remains one of the best narratives. Comprehensive maps.1 vol, 256 pgs 2010 UK, HELION & COMPANY
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1-219630 Jouineau, Andre and Mongin, Jean L'ARMEE DE NAPOLEON III: Dans La Guerre De 1870 Even though the formidable war machine which Napoleon III's army had become had already been through several campaigns in Europe, Asia, Africa, and also in America, and made a good impression on European general staffs, was it really ready to face a modern army like Prussia's on its own soil?

The uniforms, equipment and weapons of all the Imperial Army corps are presented here with extraordinary uniform plates by Andre Jouineau, the famous illustrator-researcher. The texts are by Jean-Marie Mongin and go well beyond the customary details, delving into the organization and the strength of this formidable force, which quite unpredictably suffered what some people in many ways still consider a humiliating defeat, even today.

Discover the campaign clothes - and the great parade uniforms - of the Cent-Gardes squadron, the Guides, the Cuirassiers at Reichshoffen, the Marsouins at Bazeilles, the Hussars, the Turks, the Zouaves, but also that terrible year's 'Moblots' (conscripts), the heroes of Bourbaki's army, and the volunteers of the last months of this war which was, when all is said and done, a foundational conflict. This volume is for the uniform and figurine buffs; it's a small, practical tool, precise, clear, logical and visual. Includes almost 140 uniform plates, maps, and more than 1000 infantry, artillery. and cavalry drawings.1 vol, 0 pgs 2019 FRANCE, HEIMDAL
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1-228120 Nash, N.S. THE SIEGE THAT CHANGED THE WORLD: Paris 1870-1871 The Siege of Paris from September 1870 to the city's capitulation in January 1871 was the result of Louis Napoleon III, Emperor of France's disastrous decision to declare war on Prussia. The Prussian Army of King William I proved vastly superior to their adversaries.

After victories at Metz and Sedan, the Prussians marched on Paris virtually unopposed. By 19 September the city was encircled with the population discontented, disillusioned, and rebellious. Civil disorder was rife as starvation took a grip. On the inevitable surrender in late January and the declaration of the German Empire, France's humiliation was complete. This in turn led to the temporary establishment of the Paris Commune an embryonic communist government, and civil war.

As well as providing a vivid description of the siege and fighting, the author of this well researched account analyses the long-term effects be they social, military and political both on France and wider Europe. He argues that while the siege was not particularly costly in terms of human life, its legacy was the reduction of French global influence, the growth of German militarism, the evolution of international communism and changes in the world order.1 vol, 224 pgs 2021 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-50221 Nutt, Tom FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR PAINTING GUIDE:V1 Imperial French A4, brief description off the units on both sides (14) pgs of full color computer graphics uniform detail, o/b's.1 vol, 48 pgs 2017 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-50222 Nutt, Tom FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR PAINTING GUIDE:V2 German A4, brief description off the units on both sides -- (14) pgs of full color computer graphics uniform details. Covers the NORTH GERMAN CONFEDERATION ARMY: Saxony, Hesse, etc; o/b's.1 vol, 48 pgs 2017 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-50223 Nutt, Tom FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR PAINTING GUIDE:V3 South German Confederation & French Republican Armies A4, brief description off the units on both sides (14) pgs of full color computer graphics uniform details. Covers the SOUTH GERMAN CONFEDERATION ARMY:Bavaria, Baden, etc; o/b's.1 vol, 48 pgs 2017 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-90251 Smith, Nigel ARMIES OF THE FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR:Part One-French 8.5x11, Covers the French Imperial and Republican Armies 1870-71. Includes organization, uniforms, flags and weapons. Bios on French Commanders, extensive o/b's, eight pages of color.1 vol, 80 pgs 2017 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-90252 Smith, Nigel ARMIES OF THE FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR:Part Two Prussian and the German States 8.5x11, Covers the Prussian and the German States 1870-71. Includes organization, uniforms, flags and weapons. Bios on Commanders, extensive o/b's, b/w & color.1 vol, 96 pgs 2017 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-914152 various VAE VICTIS # 152 Sedan 1870 Wargame of Franco-Prussian War 1870 with the French Army of Chalons attempting to relieve French forces trapped by the German siege of Metz.

Complexity: 7/10; Solo playability: 6/10; Duration: 3-4 hours; One turn = 1 day; One counter = 1 division (and 1 SP = 2000 men, 1000 cavaliers or 2 batteries); Scale: 10 km between 2 zones
1 vol, 84 pgs 2020 FRANCE, CERIGO EDITIONS
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1-914164 various VAE VICTIS # 164: Storm over Belfort 1870-1871 (Wargame) NEWS (hexes): Test of Faith, The Fulda Gap, Almoravid, Successors, Give us Victories

BOARDGAMES: Vietnam; Tetrarchia; Piacenza; Into the Woods; Monty's D-Day; Third World War; Saladin; Army Group Center 2nd Ed; North Africa; Wars of Religion; Donnerschlag

FIGURINES: Art de la Guerre : la cavalerie a travers les ages; Flodden; Clash of Katana; Project Z; Venatores et Noxiip Borders of Blood

HOBBY: Convention musee de la Legion Etrangere a Aubagne

SCENARIOS: M44; ASL;

NEWS (rules): Three Ages for Rome; The Age of Alexander; Castles in the Sky; Beyond the Empire; Rapid Fire;

ART of WAR: Les 103 jours du siege de Belfort

WARGAME: Storm over Belfort 1870-18711 vol, 84 pgs 2022 FRANCE, CERIGO EDITIONS
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2-72580 Wawro, Geoffrey FRANCO-PRUSSIAN WAR, THE Follow on to his well received AUSTRO-PRUSSIAN WAR book, an analysis of the German conquest of France. W/w illust/maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 400 pgs 2005 LONDON, CAMBRIDGE UNIV
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1-229302 Weaver, Ralph THE REPUBLIC FIGHTS BACK: The Franco-German War 1870-1871: Volume 2 - Uniforms, Organisation and Weapons of the Armies of the Republican Phase of the War The Franco-German War of 1870-71 saw the demise of one empire, that of Napoleon III and the birth of another, a new German empire under the rule of the king of Prussia and his first minister Bismarck. After the debacle of the French surrender at Sedan vast new armies were raised, both in France and Germany.

The French Republican government, under the tireless enthusiasm of Leon Gambetta, tried to mobilize the whole male population to participate in some form or other; was he successful? This book explains how they were organized, dressed, armed, and supplied with the essentials of war. Technical innovations changed the way armies behaved in the field, railways speeded up movement, the telegraph delivered orders in a fraction of the time and new weapons altered tactics used on the battlefield. Includes 20 color plates, 100 b/w illustrations, and five b/w maps.1 vol, 176 pgs 2023 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-229301 Weaver, Raplh SAARBRUCK TO SEDAN: The Franco-German War 1870-1871 V1 - Uniforms, Organisation and Weapons of the Armies of the Imperial Phase of the War Describes how the armies were organized, equipped, uniformed, and supplied. Equipment is described as well as the medals many men wore on their chests. The color section illustrates many of the lesser known uniforms worn during the war. Technical innovations changed the way armies behaved in the field, railways speeded up movement, the telegraph delivered orders in a fraction of the time, and new weapons altered tactics used on the battlefield. Developments in armaments were not limited to the French, the chassepot rifle was a marvel and the mitrailleuse (a volley gun) could have been a war winner if used properly. The Bavarians had a mitrailleuse of their own design and they developed a modern rifle firing a metallic cartridge at a rate of 20 shots a minute. Includes 41 b/w illustrations, 20 pages of color plates, three maps, and six tables. 1 vol, 134 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-53022 Willing, Paul Conservateur au Musee de l'Armee L'ARMEE DE NAPOLEON III: Volume 1 - 1852-1870 Oversized at 8x12 inches. Part of the 'Collections Historiques duMusee de l'Armee' series on the French Army, with extensive b/w & color illustrations, photos, and maps of uniforms, equipment, militaria, and more.1 vol, 120 pgs 1997 PARIS, MUSEE de l'ARMEE
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1-53023 Willing, Paul Conservateur au Musee de l'Armee L'ARMEE DE NAPOLEON III: Volume 2 - 1870-1871 Oversized at 8x12 inches. Part of the 'Collections Historiques duMusee de l'Armee' series on the French Army, with extensive b/w & color illustrations, photos, and maps of uniforms, equipment, militaria, and more.1 vol, 128 pgs 1997 PARIS, MUSEE de l'ARMEE
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1-970004 Zins, Ronald SPICHEREN 1870 FORGOTTEN BATTLES series:

Born to a diplomatic crisis extremely short, the Franco-Prussian War of 1870 sealed the fate of the Second Empire. In three days, from August 4 to 6, the imperial army suffered three major defeats at the battles of Wissembourg and Froeschwiller (Alsace) and the Battle of Spicheren (Lorraine). These defeats ften the gates of France to German troops. Unlike the two battles in Alsace, the Battle of Spicheren, led by French side Frossard and Bazaine, should have been a French victory. In fact at the beginning of the Prussian offensive, and for several hours, one division foe faces three French divisions. 60 b/w and color illust.1 vol, 96 pgs 2006 FRANCE, HISTORIC ONE EDITIONS
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1-970014 Zins, Ronald WISSEMBOURG: August 4, 1870 FORGOTTEN BATTLES series: On the morning of August 4, 1870, the 2nd Division of General Abel Douay deployed on the heights of Wissembourg a few hundred meters from the enemy border. Several Bavarian and Prussian corps moved forward without being spotted by the French cavalry reconnaissance, creating an unequal battle in and around the city that ended with a heroic defense of the castle Geisberg and the death of General Douay. Despite the bravery of the troops, the French were forced to retire towards 'pigeon neck pass' (Col du Pigeonnier), leaving half their force on the battlefield.

Wissembourg is the first battle of the War of 1870. Through extensive research in French and German archives and rare books, Ronald Zins, a recognized specialist of the Second Empire, offers a fascinating synthesis of this event. 80 b/w and color illustrations.1 vol, 96 pgs 2012 FRANCE, HISTORIC ONE EDITIONS
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1-231330 BRITAIN AGAINST THE XHOSA AND ZULU PEOPLES: Lord Chelmsford's South African Campaigns Britain's war against the Zulu people of southern Africa in the late nineteenth century is one of the most famous clashes in the history of the British empire, but her earlier wars against the Xhosa, also in southern Africa, are far less well known. And, although the role Lord Chelmsford played in the Anglo-Zulu War has been recounted in exhaustive detail, his earlier experience against the Xhosa has rarely been explored in the same intensive way. That is why Stephen Manning's absorbing study of these colonial campaigns and Chelmsford's part in them is so timely and valuable.

Chelmsford's military career and Britain's troubled relationship with the Xhosa people came together in 1878 with the conclusion of the 9th Frontier War, in which Chelmsford commanded the victorious British forces. This conflict is vividly described here. Perhaps Chelmsford learned the wrong lessons from his struggle with the Xhosa because his initial handling of British forces during the Anglo-Zulu War resulted in disaster at the Battle of Isandlwana. Although Chelmsford regained the initiative and his forces defeated the Zulus at Gingindlovu and Ulundi, his reputation never recovered.1 vol, 240 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-67903 anon CAMPAIGNING IN AFGHANISTAN 1842 Journal of the last three months' operations in Afghanistan extracted from a Journal of anOfficer in her Majesty's 13th Light Infantry in India 1841-1842.1 vol, 40 pgs 2001 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-196760 Atwood, Rodney ROBERTS AND KITCHENER IN SOUTH AFRICA: 1900-1902 The British Army was shocked by three military defeats during one week in South Africa in late 1900. The commander, General Sir Redvers Buller, lost his nerve. 'Something must be done' was the cry across the Empire. Britain sent forth not one, but two military heroes.

Field Marshal Lord Roberts and Major General Lord Kitchener spent their first five weeks in South Africa restoring morale, reorganizing their forces and deceiving the enemy as to their intentions. In the next four weeks their offensive transformed the war: Kimberley and Ladysmith were relieved from Boer sieges and an enemy force of 4000 under General Cronje was captured on the Modder River. A long and bitter guerrilla war ensured in a terrain ideally suited to fast-moving Boer commandoes.

On the dark side, deeds were committed of which no civilized empire priding itself on justice and fair play could be proud, including the first use of 'concentration camps.' The comradeship-in-arms of Roberts and Kitchener, their differing yet complementary personalities, their strategic and tactical decisions are described and assessed using a wide variety of sources including, personal papers and official correspondence. Through their resourcefulness the British Army, despite its unpreparedness and poor leadership at many levels, won a remarkable victory in the first of the twentieth century 'People's Wars.' Includes eight pages of b/w plates.1 vol, 272 pgs 2011 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-28580 Bancroft, N.W. FROM RECRUIT TO STAFF SERGEANT Story of life in the Bengal Horse Artillery from 1833 to 1866, Bancroft describes the campaigns he was in, with particular emphasis on the Sikh wars.1 vol, 106 pgs 1979 LONDON, IAN HENRY PUBLI'S
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3-84500 Barthorp, Michael ZULU WAR, THE: A Pictorial History As the title says, photographs, illustrations, maps, and paintings populate the book. The text offers a concise account of the British invasions and Zulu counterattacks, offering a wealth of uniform information for all the various units and touching on all the major battles, including Isandhlwana, Rorke's Drift, Eshowe, Gingindhlovu, Hlobane, and others.

Includes index, bibliography, and two appendices -- one listing British units and one listing Zulu units. 1 vol, 181 pgs 1984 LONDON, BLANDFORD PRESS
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1-237580 Benneyworth, Garth THE BATTLE OF MAGERSFONTEIN: Victory and Defeat on the South African Veld, 10-12 December 1899 Examines the maneuvers and battles that led up to the battle of Magersfontein, fought during the South African War of 1899-1902 (also known as the Second Anglo-Boer War). Uses never before published diaries, letters, photographs, maps, battle orders, official histories and reports, personal reflections, regimental histories of the war, and survivor interviews. The originals, including Dutch and Afrikaans language accounts, are held in extensive archives in the Kimberley and Bloemfontein museums as well as other archives, libraries, museums, and private collections in the UK, South Africa, and Australia.

Consequently, original findings emerge, with regards to Boer positioning and tactics, a British outflanking maneuver at Magersfontein Hill that almost worked, and Boer counter attacks, and the use of mobility, rather than the previously expounded notion that they sat passively parked in trenches, as most narratives present. Includes 25 b/w illustrations, 118 b/w photos, 1 color illustration, 11 color photos, and 11 maps.1 vol, 250 pgs 2023 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-231373 Blake, Mike FORCES OF THE BOXER REBELLION & THE EIGHT POWER WAR: Volume 3 - The Dragon Subdued Third volume in a well-illustrated series offers a comprehensive account of the war, campaigns, and battles, as well as a detailed study of the armies and color uniforms involved. First two volumes are: The Dragon Provoked and The Dragon Rampant. Covers the Boxers, Imperial Chinese, and British forces.1 vol, 200 pgs 2023 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-24390 Brckenbury, Major General Henry RIVER COLUMN, THE Classic account of the movement of the British in the Sudan.1 vol, 200 pgs 1993 NASHVILLE, BATTERY PRESS
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1-202780 Brice, Christopher THINKING MAN'S SOLDIER, THE: The Life and Career of General Sir Henry Brackenbury 1837-1914 Sir Henry Brackenbury is a now largely forgotten but extremely important soldier, writer, and administrator of the late Victorian era. To Lord Wolseley Brackenbury was 'not one of but the cleverest man in the army' and 'that first-rate man of business,' to the conservative Duke of Cambridge he was 'a very dangerous man' whilst King Edward VII remembered him as the man who 'pulled the army out of a hole in South Africa.'

Born to a minor Lincolnshire landowning family of modest but comfortable means, and as the youngest son of a youngest son, it was always essential that Henry Brackenbury have a 'career.' Although initially studying for the legal profession, he was commissioned as a Lieutenant in the Royal Artillery in 1856.

He saw active service during the Indian Mutiny, but after that he settled down into a series of administrative and teaching appointments within the Royal Artillery and as Professor of Military History at the Royal Military Academy Woolwich. Finding he had a considerable amount of spare time on his hands he was encouraged to write a history of the origins of artillery in Europe. With this he started an illustrious literary career which would see him produce five books alongside a large number of journal and newspaper articles. He had a simple narrative style alongside an ability to engage the more technical reader. Being of limited personal means, the financial success of his literary work was extremely important.

The reminder of his career saw him undertake three key administrative posts: First of the Head of the Intelligence Branch of the War Office and then as Military Member of the Governor General of India, where he combined the roles of a Chief of Staff and Secretary of State for War completely reforming the administrative and financial systems of the Indian Army and establishing the Indian Army's first mobilization scheme. Finally as Director General of the Ordnance he had to deal with the large scale demands of the South African War.1 vol, 208 pgs 2013 UK, HELION and COMPANY
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1-88340 Burton, Reginald Burton FIRST AND SECOND SIKH WARS:Offical British Army The Sikh Wars of the 1840s were the final battles that secured British domination of the Indian Sub-continent. In 1911 the British Army produced this work, o/b's, maps, appendices, index1 vol, 150 pgs 2004 US, WESTHOLME PUBLISHING
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1-235520 Clammer, David ONWARDS TO OMDURMAN: The Anglo-Egyptian Campaign to Reconquer the Sudan, 1896-1898 To fully understand how and why an Anglo-Egyptian army arrived to fight at Omdurman, the book takes a fresh look at the Sudan campaign as a whole, discussing how modern technology was used to overcome the vagaries of the desert and the river Nile. Thus, railway lines were built to bring troops and supplies across the desert. Communications were enhanced by miles of telegraph wire. Control of the Nile was ensured by British-built gunboats, armed with machine guns and artillery and the Anglo-Egyptian army carried modern rifles, machine guns, and artillery.

General Kitchener had witnessed Britain's failed Sudan campaign in 1884-85 to rescue General Gordon at Khartoum because of too much haste and not enough forethought. Kitchener did not make the same mistakes. Moreover, he and his officers never underestimated the fighting prowess of their enemy. Includes 30 b/w illustrations, 8 b/w photos, 9 color illustrations, and 13 maps.

Discusses how and why Britain was involved in Egypt and why the decision was made to invade Mahdist Sudan. It then considers the political, social and military organization of the Khalifa's domain. The book also examines the Egyptian army and provides details later on the British contingent. The various stages of Kitchener's advance are then discussed. Examines the 2 September 1898 battle with emphasis that the Mahdists battle plan was poorly executed, hence their defeat. Although it took another year before the Khalifa was defeated and killed, the battle at Omdurman ended a two-year campaign that had utilized the power of modern Victorian technology. 1 vol, 170 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-237590 Driver, Hugh CONTROLLING THE FRONTIER: Southern Africa 1806-1828, The Cape Frontier Wars and The Fetcani Alarm Explores the struggle to determine and stabilize the frontier of southern Africa's Cape Colony in the aftermath of the British occupation in 1806, especially the troop movements arising out of the Napoleonic Wars that would later contribute to bush warfare, with an emphasis on Colonel John Graham's controversial method of frontier control implemented in the wake of the Fourth Cape Frontier War of 1811-1812.

Examines events leading up to the Battle of Grahamstown in April 1819 - notably the inter-Xhosa Battle of Amalinde in October 1818 -- as well as the entire Fifth Cape Frontier War. The book then discusses the development and deployment of colonial forces beyond the frontier in the aftermath of the war, culminating in a British campaign on the Umtata and the highly contentious and much misunderstood Battle of Mbolompo in August 1828. Includes 42 b/w illustrations, 4 b/w photos, and 3 maps.1 vol, 134 pgs 2023 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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2-34150 Duncan, John and Walton, John HEROES FOR VICTORIA 1837-1901 Oversized at 11.2x7.8 inches. Describes the many gallant officers and men who saw service in the 'wars' of Queen Victoria, with accounts from a multitude of climates in Asia and Africa. A multitude of b/w illustrations.1 vol, 192 pgs 1991 UK, SPELLMOUNT LIMITED
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1-63410 Farwell, Bryon ENCYCLOPEDIA OF 19TH CENTURY LAND WARFARE, THE 8.5x11, nearly 1000 b/w illust/maps, global inreach, covers Latin America rebellions; African,Indian & Southeast Asian conflicts, Chinese andJapanese and lots more, biblio, index.1 vol, 928 pgs 2000 NY, W.W. NORTON
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1-40480 Farwell, Byron ARMIES OF THE RAJ Description of the Indian Armies of Queen Victoria1 vol, 400 pgs 19?? NY, W.W. NORTON COMPANY
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1-76600 Farwell, Byron MR. KIPLING'S ARMY:All the Queen's Men This book explores the outrageous, but often braveand glorious, story of Britain's Victorian Army.B/w drawings, illust, index.1 vol, 256 pgs 19?? NY, W.W. NORTON COMPANY
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3-76600 Farwell, Byron MR. KIPLING'S ARMY:All the Queen's Men This book explores the outrageous, but often braveand glorious, story of Britain's Victorian Army.B/w drawings, illust, index.1 vol, 256 pgs 1981 NY, W.W. NORTON & COMPANY
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1-84014 Fastoso, Mark MAXIMILIAN IN MEXICO (10) Wargame Scenarios1 vol, 64 pgs 2006 FAIRAFX, J&D PUBLICATIONS
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1-84011 Fastoso, Mark intro by Larry Brom COLONIAL CAMPAIGNS:Ethiopia 1887-1896 (10) Wargame Scenarios including THE BATTLE OF SAATI 1887; BATTLE OF GALLABAT 1889 Dervish versus Ethiopians; BATTLE OF AGORDAT 1893 Dervish versus Italians and seven more.1 vol, 68 pgs 2002 US, MARK FASTOSO
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1-84012 Fastoso, Mark intro by Larry Brom COLONIAL CAMPAIGNS:Boxer Rebellion (10) Wargame Scenarios covering Admiral Seymour's Relief Attempt; scenarios cover Chinese Army vs Boxers, Chinese vs Europeans and Boxers vs Relief Force, maps and o/b's.1 vol, 68 pgs 2003 US, MARK FASTOSO
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1-84013 Fastoso, Mark intro by Larry Brom ZULU WARS (10) Wargame Scenarios1 vol, 64 pgs 2006 FAIRAFX, J&D PUBLICATIONS
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2-95400 Fredericks, Pierce G. SEPOY AND THE COSSACK, THE The story of the clash between Russia & Englandfor India in the 19th century. Index, biblio.1 vol, 274 pgs 1971 LONDON, W.H. ALLEN LTD
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1-205770 French, Gerald D.S.O. LORD CHELMSFORD AND THE ZULU WAR The Anglo-Zulu war of 1879 was perhaps subjected to much controversy as a result of the epic Zulu victory at the battle of Isandlwana. Lord Chelmsford, the General Officer commanding the invasion force during the war, sustained severe criticism from both journalists and parliament following his actions and conduct at Isandlwana.

In 1939 and on the 60th anniversary of the battle, Major, the Hon Gerald French, wrote this controversial but riveting book titled based on defending both Lord Chelmsford's actions and reputation. The foreword to the book was written by General Sir Bindon Blood who served under Chelmsford in India and a devoted admirer.

French however, had fallen into the error of selective inaccurate source material and false reports that were, at the time, specifically designed to shield Lord Chelmsford from the Isandlwana debacle and conveniently lay such blame on the shoulders of Colonel Anthony Durnford, Royal Engineers, who was present at Isandlwana.

For example, French deliberately altered a map that showed the true disposition of the imperial defense line at the battle in order for readers to reach the conclusion that the primary course of the defeat was the retreat of the Natal Native Contingent which opened a gap in the defense, thus allowing an unopposed Zulu advance.

The book is nevertheless a comprehensive and detailed coverage of the Anglo Zulu war from the initial invasion to the final battle of Ulundi some months later, and has been used extensively as bibliography by authors when addressing the subject of the Anglo-Zulu war. This book is highly recommended for those with a historical interest of the events of 1879 and the demise of the Zulu nation.
1 vol, 360 pgs 2014 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-226380 Fuller, Howard TURRETT VERSUS BROADSIDE: An Anatomy of British Naval Prestige, Revolution and Disaster 1860-1870 Analysis of the great 'turret vs. broadside' debate sheds new light on how the most well-funded and professional navy in the world, at the height of its power, could nevertheless build an 'inherently unstable' capital ship -- the low-freeboard yet fully-masted ironclad HMS Captain that capsized in 1870. Includes 46 color and b/w illustrations.

Uses an impressive array of government reports, contemporary periodicals, and unpublished personal papers. Provides a long-term and international context to this debate amidst a growing emphasis upon new technologies of ever-heavier guns and ever-thicker armor.

As the geopolitical debate over rival ironclad proposals intensified, aggressively-minded Prime Minister Lord Palmerston gradually adopted a non-interventionist foreign policy which surprised his contemporaries. Turret vs. Broadside traces the previously unexplored connection between an increasingly schizophrenic Admiralty for and against the Captain, for example, and saber-rattling mid-Victorians sinking into an era of 'Splendid Isolation.'
1 vol, 116 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-18760 Glover, Michael RORKE'S DRIFT:A Victorian Epic Excellent account, maps, biblio, index, b/w illust.1 vol, 146 pgs 1998 LONDON, WORDSWORTH PUBS
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1-66654 Gomez, Antonio L. Martin LOS COMBATES DE CEUTA:Guerra de Africa, 1859-60 The campaign by the Spanish against the Empire of Morocco to secure their coastal enclaves of Cueta and Melilla.1 vol, 80 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-66658 Gomez, Antonio L. Martin LA BATALLA DE LOS CASTILLEJOS:Guerra de Africa 1859-60, v2 in this series. Covers the Spanish advance to Tetuan, color and b/w plates, illust.1 vol, 80 pgs 2012 ITALY
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2-197840 Greaves, Adrian ISANDLWANA: How the Zulus Humbled the British Empire The story of the mighty imperial British army's defeat at Iswandlwana in 1879 has been much written about, but never with the detail and insight revealed by Dr Adrian Greaves' research. In reconstructing the dramatic and fateful events, the Author draws on recently discovered letters, diaries and papers of survivors and other contemporaries such as Henry Harford, Lt Henry Carling of the Royal Artillery, August Hammar and young British nurse Janet Wells. These, coupled with his own detailed knowledge of the ground, enable the author to paint the most accurate picture yet of this cataclysmic battle that so shamed the British establishment.

We learn for the first time of the complex Zulu decoy, the dishonorable attempt to blame Colonel Durnford for the defeat, evidence of another 'fugitives' trail' and the identity of previously unknown escorts for Lts Coghill and Melville, both awarded VCs for trying to save the Colors.

Isandlwana is a brilliant and fresh account of this most famous battle which will fascinate experts and laymen alike. 6x9 inches and 16 pages of b/w plates.1 vol, 224 pgs 2012 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-85840 Greaves, Adrian & Knight, Ian WHO'S WHO IN THE ANGLO ZULU WAR 1879:V1 British Covers all the main players be they military, political or civilian with concise readable bios.1 vol, 256 pgs 2007 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-85842 Greaves, Adrian & Knight, Ian WHO'S WHO IN THE ANGLO ZULU WAR 1879:V1 Colonials Covers all the main players be they military, political or civilian with concise readable bios. Also includes the Zulus.1 vol, 272 pgs 2007 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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1-18360 Heathcote, T.A. INDIAN ARMY, THE:Garrison of British India Covers the Units British Imperial India, 1822-1922. B/w maps, illust, appendix, biblio, index.1 vol, 215 pgs 1974 UK, DAVID & CHARLES LMTD
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1-25980 Hervey, Captain Albert SOLDIER OF THE COMPANY, A:Life of an Indian Ensign Memoirs of a young man in pre-mutiny India 1833-43. Color and b/w illust.1 vol, 224 pgs 1992 LONDON, MICHAEL JOSEPH
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1-190490 Knight, Ian COMPANION TO THE ANGLO-ZULU WAR The author presents succinct summaries of the issues, events, armies and individuals involved.1 vol, 251 pgs 2008 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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1-194850 Knight, Ian VOICES FROM THE ZULU WAR: Campaigning Through the Eyes of the British Soldier, 1879 The forces of the independent Zulu kingdom inflicted a crushing defeat on British imperial forces at Isandlwana in January 1879. The Zulu army was not, however, a professional force, unlike its British counterpart, but was the mobilized manpower of the Zulu state. Ian Knight details how the Zulu army functioned and ties its role firmly to the broader context of Zulu society and culture.

After surveying the Zulu army from its creation during the wars of Shaka in the early nineteenth century, and the subsequent development of Zulu fighting methods, Ian Knight focuses in detail on the structure and condition of the Zulu army on the eve of the war in 1879. This book describes such key topics as enlistment, organization, training and equipment. He also considers Zulu war aims and strategy, their view of artillery and cavalry, and how they were perceived by their colonial neighbors. Most of all, he reveals how the Zulu army functioned in wartime, from preparatory rituals to battlefield tactics, and the shock of battle itself.

6 x 9.25-inch with eight pages of plates.
1 vol, 280 pgs 2011, UK, Frontline Books
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1-37680 Knight, Ian THE ANATOMY OF THE ZULU ARMY: From Shaka to Cetshwayo, 1818-1879 Covers the Anglo-Zulu wars -- from Shaka to Cetshwayo -- from the Zulu perspective, including training, dress, weapons, and more. Includes b/w illustrations, maps, bibliography, and index.

The Zulu army had its roots in the early groups of young men who took part in combats between tribes, but such warfare was limited to disputes over cattle ownership, grazing rights, or avenging insults. In the early 19th century, the Zulu nation began a period of rapid expansion, and King Shaka began to reform his forces into regular military units.

The Zulu Army was not, however, a professional force, unlike its British counterpart, but was the mobilized manpower of the Zulu state. This charts the development and training of the men that formed the impi which later operated so successfully under King Cetshwayo. It details how the Zulu army functioned and ties its role firmly to the broader context of Zulu society and culture.1 vol, 272 pgs 2016 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-87230 Knight, Ian BRAVE MEN'S BLOOD: EPIC OF THE ZULU WAR, 1879 Geared toward the general reader. Provides aconcise history of the Zulu state and the causesof the war. B/W photos and illusts. Glossary,biblio., index and maps.1 vol, 200 pgs 1990 UK, Greenhill Books
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1-972003 Knight, Ian 003 British Infantryman vs Zulu Warrior Anglo-Zulu War 1879 The short but savage Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 pitched well-equipped but complacent British soldiers into combat with the Zulu, one of history's finest fighting forces. The clashes between these two different armies prompted tactical innovation on both sides, as the British and their Zulu opponents sought to find the optimal combination of mobility, protection and firepower.

This study traces the changing face of infantry combat in the Anglo-Zulu War. Three major engagements are detailed: the Zulu ambush at Nyezane, repulsed by the British using their established tactics; the shocking defeat and massacre of outmaneuvered British forces in savage close-quarter fighting at Isandlwana; and the British victory at Khambula following their adoption of more condensed firing lines and prepared positions. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-220670 Laband, John THE FALL OF RORKE'S DRIFT: An Alternate History of the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 After that brutal defeat on 22 January 1879 at Isandlwana, the British Army is at Rorke's Drift on the Buffalo River in Natal Province, South Africa. A few hundred British and colonial troops led by Lieutenants John Chard of the Royal Engineers and Gonville Bromhead face the might of the Zulu army of thousands led by Prince Dabulamanzi kampande (CORR). Against the odds, the British are victorious and this defeat marks the end of the Zulu nation's dominance of the region. But what if the Zulus had defeated the British at Rorke's Drift and invaded Natal?

In this alternate history of the Anglo-Zulu War, historian John Laband offers a tantalizing glimpse of a very different outcome weaving a compelling and never-before told story of what could have been.1 vol, 256 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-230020 Laband, John THE ZULU KINGDOM AND THE BOER INVASION: 1837-1840 Covers the invasion in 1837 of the Zulu kingdom by Boers migrating from the British Cape Colony, and the massacres, battles, and civil war that ensued between 1838-1840 as the Zulu resisted the settlers with spear against musket. Many Afrikaners long celebrated their partial victory as the God-given justification for their subsequent dominion over Africans, while today Africans commemorate the war for its significance in their struggle against colonialism. Includes 24 b/w illustrations, 16 color illustrations, and 11 maps.

Changing perceptions in a post-colonial world require the reassessment of wars of colonial aggression, but there is no book in English that engages with the war between the Boers and Zulu in its entire context or takes the Zulu evidence into proper account. This work attempts to do so. While dealing with the warring sides as even-handedly as possible and contrasting their military systems, it also makes a point of developing the less familiar Zulu perspective, explaining political motivation, strategic military objectives, and fissures in the royal house. Further, the book situates the Great Trek of the Boers, or Voortrekkers, in the context of the many migrations taking place at that time in southern Africa as the result of widespread political and social upheavals, of which the militarily powerful Zulu kingdom had been the most significant outcome.

The book begins with the journey of the Voortrekkers over the highveld form the Cape Colony towards Zululand where they intended to settle, and with the war they fought and won in 1836-1837 against the Ndebele, an offshoot of the Zulu whose military system they shared. The battle of Vegkop proved the superiority of musket-fire directed from a secure wagon laager against an enemy armed primarily with spears, and would be the model for successful Boer engagement against the Zulu in 1838 at the battles of Veglaer and Blood River. The campaign of 1838 also demonstrated that the Zulu was masters of surprise, ambush, and maneuver in the open field that resulted in their victories at the battles of Bloukrans, eThaleni, the Thukela and the White Mfolozi.

The war reached a stalemate by the end of 1838 but Dingane, the Zulu king, had been discredited by his inability to expel the Boers from the southern part of his kingdom. His half-brother Mpande then rebelled against him and, in alliance with the Boers, overthrew him in 1840. The Boers recognized Mpande as king over a reduced Zulu kingdom that maintained its independence until the British invasion of 1879.1 vol, 238 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-67950 Laband, John ATLAS OF THE LATER ZULU WARS, THE:1883-1888 The author examines the bitter civil war and lastditch resistance to colonialism through the warsand battles, illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 139 pgs 2002 SA, UNIVERSITY OF NATAL
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1-194810 Laurie, Willam Ferguson Second Burmese War, The: A Narrative of the Operations at Rangoon in 1852 An account of the Second Anglo-Burmese War, undertaken to promote the activities of British colonial merchants in the region, and to avenge perceived 'insults, injustice and oppression' of British representatives by the Burmese court. A detailed account of the campaign, first published in 1853, as seen through the eyes of an English officer, with sketch maps of the defenses of Rangoon and Bassein. Includes two b/w illustrations and four fold-out maps and plans.1 vol, 280 pgs 2002 THAILAND, ORCHID PRESS
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1-193220 Lock, Ron Zulu Conquered: The March of the Red Soldiers, 1822-1888 The first Britons to reach Zululand were a handful of shipwrecked traders. They found themselves completely at the mercy of a nation whose name would become a byword for ferocity and courage. The castaways were fearful of their lives but, to their surprise, were well treated and prospered.

At the time, the Indian Ocean shoreline of the Zulu kingdom extended for almost 400 miles, whilst its inland frontiers reached as far as the Drakensberg mountains. Fifty years later the kingdom had diminished by half, followed by a threat that it would shortly cease to exist.

And so it was, in December 1878, as Cetshwayo ka Mpande, the Zulu king, contemplated the British ultimatum with which he knew it would be impossible to comply, he pondered on the past and with bitterness mused: 'first came the traders, then came the missionaries and then came the red soldiers'. But British traders, missionaries and her red soldier army had been invidiously advancing into Zululand for decades, their every encounter and demand bringing the red soldiers closer to the Zulu army of 40,000 disciplined warriors -- 'the bravest of a brave nation'.

Zulu Conquered, with more than 90 vivid illustrations, describes the adventure, treachery and rampage that ensued between Zulu, Boer and Briton during the sixty years separating the arrival of the first white man to the destruction of the Zulu army, the death of King Cetshwayo and, finally, the devastation of Zululand.1 vol, 256 pgs 2010 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-210680 Lock, Ron and Quantrill, Peter ZULU VICTORY: The Epic of Isandlwana and the Cover-up The 22 January 1879 Battle of Isandlwana saw a Zulu victory over the British. The obvious culprit for the blunder was Lieutenant General Lord Chelmsford, the defeated commander. Appearing to respond to the outcry, he ordered a court of inquiry. But there followed a carefully conducted cover-up in which Chelmsford found a scapegoat in the dead - most notably, in Colonel Anthony Durnford.

Using source material ranging from the Royal Windsor Archives to the oral history passed down to the present Zulu inhabitants of Isandlwana, this gripping history exposes the full extent of the blunders of this famous battle and the scandal that followed. It also gives full credit to the masterful tactics of the 20,000 strong Zulu force and to Ntshingwayo kaMahole, for the way in which he comprehensively out-generalled Chelmsford.1 vol, 304 pgs 2016 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-35790 Mackinnon, J.P. and Shadbolt S.H. SOUTH AFRICAN CAMPAIGN OF 1879, THE First published in 1880, details the forces in the field, lines of communication, column strengths, bios of the 62 British officers killed, summary of all regiments/naval brigades, maps, new index.1 vol, 384 pgs 1995 LONDON, GREENHILL PRESS
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1-15160 MacLaren, Roy CANADIANS ON THE NILE:1882-1898 The story of the Canadian 'voyageurs' who helped 'man' the boats up the Nile to Khartoum. Chapter notes, biblio, index, b/w illust.1 vol, 184 pgs 1978 VANCOUVER, UNIV BRITISH
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1-198000 Matthies, Volker SIEGE OF MAGDALA: The British Empire against the Emperor of Ethiopia In 1867-68, a petty diplomatic dispute between Ethiopian emperor Tewodros II and Queen Victoria led to one of the strangest and most dramatic military campaigns in history. The British Indian Army, with 60,000 men, 30,000 elephants, mules and horses, and a bevy of 'embedded' journalists, observers, and translators -- as well as artists and photographers whose images of the campaign are reproduced in this book -- marched into the Ethiopian highlands, advancing on the mountain fortress of Magdala to rescue a small group of European hostages.

The campaign, described by the British as the world's first major humanitarian intervention, saw the emperor's army annihilated, the hostages freed, and Ethiopian treasures shipped to British museums. But Ethiopian independence was retained. 1 vol, 226 pgs 2011 US, MARKUS WIENER
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1-25880 Miller, Charles KHYBER: British India's North West Frontier Story of the Khyber Pass and the influence it had on British policy and campaigns, end maps, biblio.1 vol, 393 pgs 1977 NY, MACMILLAN COMPANY
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1-200080 Olender, Piotr SINO-FRENCH NAVAL WAR: 1884-1885 This new book covers the Sino-French Naval War 1884-1885, a little-known part of late 19th century naval history. The background, operations and outcomes are described in detail. All the ships involved, both French and Chinese, are described and illustrated with full technical specifications. Profusely illustrated with scale drawings and photos.1 vol, 144 pgs 2012 POLAND, MMP
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1-206120 Olender, Piotr Sino-Japanese Naval War 1894-1895 This new book covers the Sino-Japan Naval War 1894-1895, a little-known part of late 19thC naval history. 200 b/w photos, scale plans, 8x12

The First Sino-Japanese War (1 August 1894 - 17 April 1895) was fought between Qing Dynasty China and Meiji Japan, primarily over control of Korea. After more than six months of continuous successes by the Japanese army and naval forces, as well as the loss of the Chinese port of Weihai, the Qing leadership sued for peace in February 1895.

The background, operations and outcomes are described in detail. All the ships involved, both Japanese and Chinese, are described and illustrated with full technical specifications. Profusely illustrated with scale drawings, maps, drawings and rare photos.
1 vol, 180 pgs 2014 UK, MMP BOOKS
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1-199170 Outram, James Rough Notes of the Campaign in Sinde and Affghanistan, in 1838-9 These extracts from the personal journal of Sir James Outram (1803-63), which he kept while serving with the 23rd Regiment in the British Army of the Indus, describe the British campaigns in Sindh and Afghanistan in 1838-9.

In the preface to the book, originally published in 1840, the author explains that his 'rough notes' are not attempting a narrative of the military operations but have been printed 'for the perusal of valued friends'.

The work begins in Sindh, where the author joins the campaign that aims to restore Shah Shuja to the throne of Kabul, in the ultimately disastrous First Anglo-Afghan War. It is dedicated to Sir William Macnaghten, who was later killed during negotiations with an Afghan chief. Outram himself later clashed with the Napier family over Sir William Napier's account of the Conquest of Scinde, and both books are also reissued in this series.1 vol, 286 pgs 2012 UK, CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
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2-69460 Paine, S.C.M. SINO-JAPANESE WAR 1894-95: Japan's Emergence An examination of the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-5, when Japan rapidly defeated China. The European nations saw China as weak and then intruded on Chinese sovereignty. Includes b/w illust/maps, biblio, and index.1 vol, 424 pgs 2005 LONDON, CAMBRIDGE UNIV
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1-212400 Patton, Roxanne COLONIAL CONFLICTS: The Indian Mutiny Set of 10 Indian Mutiny scenarios designed for The Sword and the Flame, but units can be translated into other rule systems.

* Badli-ki-Serai (June 8, 1857)
* Hindu Rao's House (June 23, 1857)
* Najafgarh (August 25, 1857)
* Delhi: Kashmiri Gate (September 14, 1857)
* Agra (October 10, 1857)
* Chinhut (June 30, 1857)
* Fatehpur (July 12, 1857)
* Aong and Pandu Nadi Bridge (July 15, 1857)
* Aherwa (July 16, 1857)
* First Battle of Cawnpore (July 16, 1857)

Each scenario includes background, scenario-specific rules, Historical Overview, Victory Conditions, color map, OOBs, and Quick Reference Chart. Also includes historical overview of campaign and all 10 battles, uniform painting guides, and rule changes and additions for TSATF. Color photos throughout.1 vol, 64 pgs 2016 US, OMM PUBLISHING
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2-212400 Patton, Roxanne COLONIAL CONFLICTS: The Indian Mutiny for The Men Who Would Be Kings Set of 10 Indian Mutiny scenarios designed for Osprey rules set The Men Who Would Be Kings, but units can be translated into other rule systems.

* Badli-ki-Serai (June 8, 1857)
* Hindu Rao's House (June 23, 1857)
* Najafgarh (August 25, 1857)
* Delhi: Kashmiri Gate (September 14, 1857)
* Agra (October 10, 1857)
* Chinhut (June 30, 1857)
* Fatehpur (July 12, 1857)
* Aong and Pandu Nadi Bridge (July 15, 1857)
* Aherwa (July 16, 1857)
* First Battle of Cawnpore (July 16, 1857)

Each scenario includes background, scenario-specific rules, Historical Overview, Victory Conditions, color map, OOBs, and Quick Reference Chart. Also includes historical overview of campaign and all 10 battles, uniform painting guides, and rule changes and additions for TSATF. Color photos throughout.1 vol, 64 pgs 2019 US, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-193970 Peers, Chris AFRICAN WARS, THE Peers provides a graphic account of several of the key campaigns fought between European powers and the native peoples of tropical and sub-tropical Africa in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His pioneering and authoritative study describes in vivid detail the organization and training of African warriors, their weapons, their fighting methods and traditions, and their tactics. He concentrates on the campaigns mounted by the most successful African armies as they struggled to defend themselves against the European scramble for Africa. Resistance was inconsistent, but some warlike peoples fought long and hard. For example, the Zulu victory over the British at Isandhlwana is the best known -- but by no means the only occasion -- when the Africans humiliated the colonial invaders.

This book gives us an insight into the theories of African warfare Chris put into his rule book 'Death in the Dark Continent.' 1 vol, 0 pgs 2010 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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1-196030 Peers, Chris CENTRAL AFRICA: Tribal and Colonial Armies in the Congo, Gabon, Rwanda, Burundi, Northern Rhodesia and Nyasaland, 1800 to 1900 Oversized at 8.25x12 inches. This is the second volume in Foundry's projected series describing the armies of the era of exploration in sub-Saharan Africa. Following a similar format to its predecessor, it covers the area now largely occupied by the countries of Gabon, the Republic of Congo (Brazzaville), the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Burundi, Zambia, and Malawi.

This was the archetypal 'Darkest Africa' of 19th century exploration, and many of its indigenous inhabitants lived at the time in remote regions. Consequently most of what we know about these peoples comes from the fleeting impressions of such European travelers as encountered them - and all too often their experiences were limited to a flight of arrows from an unseen enemy concealed in the forest. This book therefore sets out to put such confrontations into context, and to describe the organization, tactics, costumes, and weapons of the protagonists in this unique theater of conflict. Chris Peers' authoritative text is accompanied by photographs, maps, and 120 drawings of warriors, troop types, and flags.1 vol, 200 pgs 2014 UK, FOUNDRY
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2-226520 Peers, Chris RORKE'S DRIFT AND ISANDLWANA: 22nd January 1879: Minute by Minute In the morning on 22 January 1879, 20,000 Zulus overwhelmed the British invading force at Isandlwana in one of the greatest disasters ever to befall a British army. Includes 16 pages of color plates.

Later the same day, a Zulu force of around 3,000 warriors turned their attention to a small outpost at Rorke's Drift defended by around 150 British and Imperial troops. The British victory that ensued -- against remarkable odds -- would go down as one of the most heroic actions of all time.

Exposes many of the Victorian myths to reveal great acts of bravery as well as cases of cowardice and incompetence. A brief analysis of the aftermath of the battle and notes on the later careers of the key participants completes this expose of this legendary encounter. 1 vol, 224 pgs 2021 UK, GREENHILL BOOKS
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1-190250 Pemble, John BRITAIN'S GURKHA WAR:Invasion of Nepal 1814-1816 The remarkable fighting abilities of the Nepalese contrasted against the most incredible British ineptitude. Pemble's account is a comprehensive history of the conflict. B/w illust, biblio, index1 vol, 400 pgs 2009 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-12020 Ransford, Oliver BATTLE FOR MAJUBA HILL, THE: The First Boer War The defeat of General Colley by the Boers was an outstanding victory for the Boers. This is a first-rate account of the campaign and battle. Includes an index.1 vol, 154 pgs 1968 NY, THOMAS Y. CROMWELL CO
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1-213070 Simmer, Mark PATHAN RISING: Jihad on the North West Frontier of India 1897-1898 The story of the large-scale tribal unrest that erupted along the North West Frontier of India in the late 1890s -- a short but sharp period of violence that was initiated by the Pathan tribesmen against the British. Although the exact causes of the unrest remain unclear, it was likely the result of tribal resentment towards the establishment of the Durand Line and British 'forward policy', during the last echoes of the 'Great Game' that led the proud tribesmen to take up arms on an unprecedented scale.

This resentment was brought to boiling point by a number of fanatical religious leaders, such as the Mad Fakir and the Hadda Mullah, who visited the various Pathan tribes calling for jihad. By the time the revolts ended, 11 Victoria Crosses would be awarded to British troops, which hints at the ferocity and level of bitterness of the fighting. Indeed, although not eligible for the VC in 1897, many Indian soldiers would also receive high-level decorations in recognition of their bravery. It would be one of the greatest challenges to British authority in Asia during the Victorian era.1 vol, 272 pgs 2016 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-215030 Simner, Mark CHITRAL 1895: An Episode of the Great Game In 1895, a small Indian Army garrison, commanded by Surgeon-Major Sir George Scott Robertson and Captain Charles Vere Ferrers Townshend, was besieged by a joint Chitrali and Pathan army at the fort of Chitral.

Despite the odds being heavily stacked against them, Robertson's beleaguered little garrison held out for 48 days until a relief expedition was able to fight its way through to the rescue. The siege and subsequent relief is a story of valor and sheer determination in the face of a stubborn adversary and extreme weather conditions, all played out on the often-mountainous terrain of the northwestern border of British India.

Robertson described events in Chitral as a 'minor siege', but the siege and subsequent relief should be viewed as an important episode in Britain's 'Great Game' with Russia, which would have serious consequences for the British several years later. Indeed, the retention of Chitral by the Indian Government would be a contributing factor to the mass uprisings along the northwest Frontier of India during late 1897. In reality, it was anything but a minor siege.1 vol, 224 pgs 2017 UK, FONTHILL MEDIA
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1-208340 Singh, Amarpal THE FIRST ANGLO-SIKH WAR During the 18th and early years of the 19th century, the red tide of British expansion had covered almost the entire Indian subcontinent, stretching to the borders of the Punjab. There the great Sikh ruler Ranjit Singh had developed his military forces to thwart any British advance into his kingdom north of the River Sutlej.

Yet on the death of Ranjit Singh, unworthy successors and disparate forces fought over his legacy while the British East India Company seized on the opportunity and prepared for battle. In the winter of 1845, the First Anglo-Sikh War broke out. From the start, the two-month campaign was marred by Victorian arrogance and bluster on the British side and personal ambition, intrigue and treason in the Sikh camp. Five keenly fought contests ensued, including the great battle of Ferozeshah where the British force found itself caught between two powerful Sikh armies and came close to destruction. Declining to retreat, Sir Hugh Gough, the British Commander-in-Chief, told his second in command: 'My mind is made up. If we must perish, it is better that our bones should bleach honorably at Ferozeshah than rot at Ferozepore: but they shall do neither the one nor the other.' The fate of the British Empire in India would be decided that day.

Amarpal Singh writes a warts-and-all tale of a conflict characterized by treachery, tragedy and incredible bravery on both sides. In an innovative approach to history writing, the narrative of the campaign is accompanied by battlefield guides that draw on eyewitness accounts and invite the reader to take a tour of the battlefields, either physically or virtually. Fully illustrated with period drawings, modern-day photographs, and new maps.1 vol, 0 pgs 2015 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-226460 Snape, David THE RESCUE THEY CALLED A RAID: The Jameson Raid 1895-96 125 years ago, Leander Starr Jameson sought to expand the British Empire in South Africa with the backing of a mere 500 men. He was part of a conspiracy of entrepreneurs, gold magnates, and politicians, each of whom had different motives for supporting and encouraging his actions. His 'raid' failed miserably. It almost brought down the British Government, destroyed the career of one of the most eminent South African Statesmen, nearly caused a war with the South African Republic, and exposed Britain to international ridicule. Includes 43 b/w illustrations, 1 color plate, and 4 b/w maps.

Examines the motives for Jameson's actions, the reasons for the raid's failure, and its consequences for those involved. Analyzes the extent of the involvement of the British Colonial Office and its Secretary of State, Joseph Chamberlain, Cecil Rhodes, Paul Kruger, and Jameson and offers a detailed account of the evidence given at two Inquiries by many witnesses. Reactions in the British Parliament and the fate of the raiders are covered and how this raid affected the futures of the key players. 1 vol, 180 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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2-194840 Snook, Lt Col Mike BEYOND THE REACH OF EMPIRE: Wolseley's Failed Campaign to Save Gordon and Khartoum n the early 1880s the Mahdi unleashed a spectacularly successful jihadist uprising against Egyptian colonial rule in the Sudan. Early in 1884 Cairo bowed to British pressure to withdraw. Beyond the Reach of Empire describes how Major General Charles Gordon was dispatched to evacuate Khartoum and turn the Sudan over to self-rule. It goes on to explain how and why the mission backfired, and then homes in on Sir Garnet Wolseley's planning and execution of the long-delayed Gordon Relief Expedition which arrived, according to popular myth, only two days after the city had fallen and Gordon had been killed.

Colonel Mike Snook's narrative is characterized by scrupulous attention to detail, an instinctive grasp of the period, and an intimate understanding of its setting. The author argues compellingly that the Khartoum campaign was mismanaged from the outset. The outcome is the exoneration of Colonel Sir Charles Wilson, the man cast in the role of scapegoat, and an indictment of Wolseley's generalship over the course of the last and most deeply flawed campaign of his career.1 vol, 608 pgs 2012
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1-192850 Snook, Lt Col Mike with color plates by Michael Perry GO STRONG INTO THE DESERT: The Mahdist Uprising in Sudan 1881-85 A Military History and Uniform Guide On 11 August 1881, two companies of Egyptian infantry landed on an island in the White Nile to arrest a remarkable imam by the name of Muhammad Ahmad ibn al-Saiyid 'Abd Allah, who called himself the Mahdi. Within the hour most of the soldiers concerned were dead - routed by a poorly armed and numerically inferior band of disciples. The subsequent dramatic rise of the Mahdist movement, culminating in the siege of the Sudanese capital, the death of General Gordon, and a serious fundamentalist threat to Egypt, is told in Go Strong into the Desert, an original and authoritative military history of events in Kordofan, Khartoum and the Red Sea Littoral between 1881 and 1885.

Expert Mike Snook has recently returned from serving in the Sudan and has once again approached the old interpretations of Victorian military history with a fresh eye, an inquiring mind, and his reader's enjoyment at heart. Go Strong into the Desert focuses in close detail on the combat waged across the Sudan and is characterized by absorbing blow-by-blow narratives of what actually happened during such dramatic actions as:

The Siege of El Obeid and the massacre at Sheikan of Hicks Pasha's Kordofan expedition.
The defeat of Valentine Baker Pasha's gendarmerie at El Teb.
Sir Gerald Graham's costly victories over Osman Digna at El Teb and Tamai.
The desperate fights of Sir Herbert Stewart's Desert Column at Abu Klea and Abu Kru.
The epic of General Gordon's stand at Khartoum.
Sir Charles Wilson's river dash and the rescue mission mounted by Beresford RN.
The Battles of Hashin, Tofrek and Giniss.

In addition the book's battle narratives are supported by analysis, copious illustrations, contemporary sketches, maps, detailed orders of battle, a comprehensive guide to the dress and equipment of the participants on both sides, modern photography of the virtually unchanged battlefields, and more than 30 full-color uniform plates by renowned sculptor, artist and designer Michael Perry.
1 vol, 216 pgs 2010 UK, Perry Miniatures
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1-211051 Snook, Lt Col Mike with color plates by Michael Perry CAPE WARRIORS VOLUME 1: Frontier Warfare & Fighting Men in Colonial South Africa Examines in depth the fighting men and type of warfare conducted during the 6th, 7th, and 8th Cape Frontier Wars, the Boer-Ndebele War of 1836-7, the Boer Andash; Zulu War of 1838-40; the Anglo-Boer confrontations in the 1840s; and the one-day Anglo-Basotho war of 1852. Heavily illustrated with contemporary images and 41 color 'uniform' plates by ourselves.1 vol, 216 pgs 2016 UK, PERRY MINIATURES
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1-211052 Snook, Lt Col Mike with color plates by Michael Perry CAPE WARRIORS VOLUME II: British Battles in Colonial South Africa The second volume concentrates on the combat and tactical conduct of operations for the period and looks at the most notable general actions. These are accompanied by contemporary artwork, his own annotated battlefield photography and maps. Color and black and white images throughout. 1 vol, 220 pgs 2016 UK, PERRY MINIATURES
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1-83370 Snook, Lt. Colonel Mike LIKE WOLVES ON THE FOLD:Defense of Rorke's Drift The author provides a fresh interpretation of the events at Rorke's Drift; color & b/w illust/maps, appendices, biblio, index.1 vol, 302 pgs 2006 UK, GREENHILL BOOKS
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1-195130 Snook, Mike (Col) HOW CAN MAN DIE BETTER: The Secrets of Isandlwana Revealed Wednesday January 22, 1879 was one of the most dramatic days in the long and distinguished history of the British Army. At noon a massive Zulu host attacked the 24th Regiment in its encampment at the foot of the mountain of Isandlwana, a distinctive feature that bore an eerie resemblance to the Sphinx badge of the outnumbered redcoats. Disaster ensued. Later that afternoon, the victorious Zulus would strike the tiny British garrison at Rorke's Drift.

How Can Man Die Better is a unique analysis of Isandlwana - of the weapons, tactics, ground, and the intriguing characters who made the key military decisions. Because the fatal loss was so high on the British side, there is still much that is unknown about the battle. This is a work of unparalleled depth, which eschews the commonly held perception that the British collapse was sudden and that the 24th Regiment was quickly overwhelmed. Rather, there was a protracted and heroic defense against a determined and equally heroic foe.

6x9.5-inches, 32 pages of illustrations, and 7 maps.1 vol, 288 pgs 2011 UK, FRONTLINE
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1-223210 Summerfield, Stepehen and Trendall, Simon ARMSTRONG RIFLES BREECH LOADING FIELD ARTILLERY AND WAGONS: ROYAL CARRIAGE DEPARTMENT PLANS, 1860-1880 The Royal Carriage Department plates were the working plans produced to accompany the various editions of the Treatise of Military Carriages. While the treatises can be found in various editions and reprints, only a few RCD plates have previously been made available even to researchers. Fortunately, an almost complete set of plates has been found and preserved in the private reference collection of Simon Trendall. In addition, using the extensive specialist knowledge of Dr.Stephen Summerfield, Editor of the Smoothbore Ordnance Journal, we have been able to reproduce the plates supported by text from contemporary Treatise of Military Carriages to create this invaluable reference for the historian, model maker and restorer of ordnance of this period.

35 double page Royal Carriage Department plates, 53 plans, 39 tables1 vol, 142 pgs 2020 UK, KEN TROTMAN
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1-223212 Summerfield, Stepehen and Trendall, Simon ARMSTRONG HEAVY RIFLED BREECH LOADING GARRISON, NAVAL AND SIEGE ARTILLERY: Royal Carriage Department Plans 1860-80 Volume 2 of this series is illustrated throughout with technical plans and Royal Carriage Department color plates. The Royal Carriage Department plates were the working plans produced to accompany the various editions of the Treatise of Military Carriages. While the treatises can be found in various editions and reprints, only a few RCD plates have previously been made available even to researchers. Fortunately, an almost complete set of plates has been found and preserved in the private reference collection of Simon Trendall. In addition, using the extensive specialist knowledge of Dr. Stephen Summerfield, Editor of the Smoothbore Ordnance Journal, we have been able to reproduce the plates supported by text from contemporary Treatise of Military Carriages to create this invaluable reference for the historian, model maker and restorer of ordnance of this period.1 vol, 160 pgs 2022 UK, KEN TROTMAN
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1-213090 Thorton, Neil RORKE'S DRIFT: A New Perspective The Battle of Rorke's Drift is established in history as one of Britain's most incredible actions where approximately 155 defenders held off a Zulu force of over 4,000 warriors, in a savage, bloody conflict with no quarter given by either side. The battle led to a display of incredible fortitude, courage and tenacity resulting in mutual respect between British red coat and Zulu warrior. Illustrated with previously unpublished artwork -- 49 illustrations (21 in color). The actions of each of the 11 Victoria Cross recipients are looked at in detail, together with those men who were awarded the DCM. 1 vol, 208 pgs 2016 UK, FONTHILL MEDIA
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1-84015 Tilson, Tim THE SIKH WARS 1823-1849: Colonist Campaigns The Sikh Wars features 10 action packed scenarios covering the fighting in the Punjab and Afghanistan. Each scenario includes a campaign History, detailed uniform information, bibliography, campaign rules, and a campaign map. The scenarios are organized to be played with The Sword and the Flame, but can be easily adapted to any rule set.

Naushera, March 14, 1823 The Afghans attempt to retake Peshawar
Jamrud, April 30, 1837 Last fight of the 'Murat of the Sikh Army'
Mudki, December 18, 1845 The Sikhs' surprise attack on the British Army
Ferozeshah, December 21, 1845 The attack of General Gilbert's Division
Cornes' Convoy, January 21, 1846 Quartermaster Cornes and 30 men vs. 1,000 Sikhs
Aliwal, January 28, 1846 General Harry Smith's 'Perfect Battle'
Sobraon, February 10, 1846 End of the Akalis (the Sikh Holy Warriors)
Kineyree, June 18, 1848 'No Englishman can be beaten on the 18th of June' Lt. Herbert Edwardes. C-in-C, Allied Army of Pashtuns, Daudputras and Sikhs
Sudoosam, July 1, 1848 The rebel Mulraj's last hope for victory
Multan, January 2, 1849 Into the breach with 1st Bombay Fusiliers a.k.a. 'the Bombay Toughs' 1 vol, 64 pgs 2011 FAIRFAX, J&D PUBLICATIONS
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1-84016 Tilson, Tim THE GORDON CAMPAIGN: Colonial Campaign Scenarios This book features 10 action-packed scenarios from 1882-1889 covering before, during, and after the 1st Anglo Sudanese War. 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 Army

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.1 vol, 64 pgs 2011\6 FAIRFAX, J&D PUBLICATIONS
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1-24380 Vogt, Lt. Colonel Herman EGYPTIAN WAR OF 1882, THE The author, an officer in the German Army, details an excellent account, map pocket.1 vol, 236 pgs 1992 NASHVILLE, BATTERY PRESS
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1-194520 Wade, Stephen EMPIRE AND ESPIONAGE: Spies in the Zulu War The book examines the roles of spies, diplomats, and other influential figures in the conflict, including John Dunn -- who fought with the British during the campaign, becoming ruler of part of Zululand after its conquest, and even being presented to Queen Victoria. Diplomats include Sir Theophilus Shepstone, who was responsible for directing native affairs in Natal, and was so respected by the Zulus they called him 'Father.'1 vol, 256 pgs 2011 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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1-209420 Whitburn, Bill BRIGHT EYES OF DANGER: An Account of the Anglo-Sikh Wars 1845-1849 Details the seven battles and one siege of Britain's two wars with the Sikhs. Includes 80 illustrations with eight pages in color and eight pages of color maps.

The first battle was brought on by the demise of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the machinations of palace officials and rapacity of the Sikh Army. Despite traitors in command, the Sikhs gave the invincible British Army a run for its money. The Battle of Ferozeshah was a closer run thing than Waterloo as the British Indian Empire stood at the brink of disaster.

At the close of the first war, many expected a British annexation of the Punjab. Yet Governor-General Sir Henry Hardinge, mindful of British public opinion and deeming the Sikh real estate too large and expensive to hold, opted instead for a quasi-independent Sikh State. In deference to the parsimonious East India Company Directors in London, he charged the Sikh State war reparations, annexed the most productive province of Jullundar, and sold Kashmir to the 'biggest scoundrel in India' for 75,000 pounds.

The second war erupted with a rebellion at Multan and the British Army advanced to battle with a new Governor-General and the same Commander-in-Chief, Lord Gough, whose catalogue of tactics did not extend beyond the awesome charge of British bayonets. This was not enough at the bloody onslaught of Chillianwala, where both sides fought to a stand still. At Gujerat Lord Gough, with a greater number of guns than Wellington had at Waterloo, crushed the Sikhs into submission and the Governor-General, Lord Dalhousie, annexed the Punjab.

Having rocked the British Indian Empire at Ferozeshah, Ranjit Singh's soldiers helped save it during the Great Indian Mutiny, and later in both the World Wars.1 vol, 0 pgs 2015 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-45040 Whitehouse, Howard editor WIDOW-MAKING WAR, A:Life & Death of a British Officer The Letters and Diary of Major Warren Wynne, a Royal Engineer, who served & died in the Zulu War of 1879, the letters are to his wife and the diary covers Jan/March 1879, a great first hand account.1 vol, 160 pgs 1995 UK, PADDY GRIFFITH ASSOC.
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1-13740 Whitehouse, Howard illustrated by Peter Dennis BATTLE IN AFRICA:1879-1914 Second edition is edited by John Curry as part of the History of Wargaming Project series of books.

Battle in Africa is a uniquely vivid analysis of colonial campaigning in the late-Victorian and Edwardian eras. Edited by Paddy Griffith, the author Howard Whitehouse guides the reader systematically through each stage of an African campaign, from the formulation of strategy to the fate of the wounded, and from the collection of supplies to the tactics of guerrilla warfare. He also offers a long-overdue comparative approach, which describes the Belgian, German, and Italian experiences as well as the better-known French and British ... and he gives a rare emphasis to the perceptions of the indigenous African 'enemy'. Illustrated throughout by Peter Dennis - who is himself a keen student of these campaigns - in an appropriately 'period' style.
1 vol, 95 pgs 2021 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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2-13740 Whitehouse, Howard illustrated by Peter Dennis BATTLE IN AFRICA:1879-1914 8.5x11, many b/w line drawings, tables, charts. Details the expansion of the colonial powers, maps1 vol, 48 pgs 1987 UK, FIELD BOOKS
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1-211890 Young, John VICTORIA'S HARVEST: The Irish Soldier in the Zulu War of 1879 This book tells the story of some of the Irish men who served as soldiers in Queen Victoria's Army, before, during and after the Zulu War of 1879. Men who fought not necessarily for a queen or a country, but most often for their regiment; a regiment that had seen numerous fellow Irishmen and often preceding family members serve in its ranks. Includes 300 b/w photos, illustrations, and maps.

This book is not about the Zulu War of 1879 per se, enough has already been written on that account. It is the story of some of those Irishmen who volunteered for service in Queen Victoria's Army and found themselves involved in not only the greatest defeat of the British soldier at the hands of a native enemy, but some remarkable victories. 1 vol, 376 pgs 2016 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-197230 Zorzetto, G UNIFORMS AND INSIGNIA OF ITALIAN COLONIAL TROOPS VOL.1: ERITREA AND SOMALIA, 1885-1934 283 pictures, mostly unreleased, 92 figures in color, 160 color drawings of decorations, badges and flags.

Important work dedicated to the uniforms of the native troops of the Italian army during the colonial campaigns. Accompanied by detailed color plates and a large quantity of photographs (mostly unpublished) presents and describes the uniforms and insignia of departments, but is also the clothing, regular or not, all the local staff employed by the Italian Government.

Through careful archival research are detailed the events of individual departments or bodies, from the Battalions Squadrons, Companies from the Autonomous Battery of Artillery, from services to smaller units in order to provide for each of them a comprehensive historical framework, useful the collector as to the researcher.1 vol, 312 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-LEG2103 Bailey, Godfrey HILL OF DOVES: The First Anglo-Boer War 1880-1881 Solitaire boardgame in which the player controls An Imperial British Army at war with a programmed non-player Transvaal Republican Army in 1881. The British army's aim is to win the war by controlling the area known as Laing's Nek which lies on the border between Natal and the Transvaal. The British army has up to 12 weeks to achieve this, failing which, the Boers will win the war.

The player follows the instructions on the Sequence of Play cards aided by the step marker and the Set-up Card. If any battles are to be fought the player will be referred to the Tactical Deck or the Ambush Deck to resolve the battle and then the player will be prompted to return to the Operational Deck to continue the war.

The game plays at the strategic, operational and tactical levels on three boards simultaneously. There are three phases to the game which are detailed on the Sequence of Play Cards. The Operational Phase is the heart of the game and represents a seven-day cycle, with a Strategic Phase being referred to at the end of each Operational Phase to resolve situations occurring during the week just passed. A Tactical Phase represents a variable number of hours being referred to each time the British carry out an assault.1 vol, 1 pgs 2012 US, LEGION WARGAMES LLC
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1-44990 Coetzer, Owen ANGLO-BOER WAR, THE:The Road to Infamy, 1899-1900 In this dramatic work the author brings to light new evidence from eye witnesses in this account of the four month campaign on the Tugela River Oct 1899 to Feb 1900, b/w illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 288 pgs 1996 LONDON, ARMS & ARMOUR
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3-13590 Gardner, Brian MAFEKING-A Victorian legend An account of the siege of Mafeking and its commander Colonel Baden-Powell. B/w illust, maps, biblio and index.1 vol, 246 pgs 1966 LONDON, CASSELL & CO. LTD
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1-205070 Heaton, Colin D FOUR-WAR BOER: The Century and Life of Pieter Arnoldus Krueler The amazing life of Pieter Krueler (1885-1986) provides a window into a full century of conflict such as one man rarely experiences. Four-War Boer traces Krueler's highly colorful life from the Second Boer War, where he first served as a 14-year-old scout, through his service in World War I with the German army in East Africa, to the Spanish Civil War to World War II, this time with the Allies, and on into the latter part of the 20th century, when he served as a mercenary during the 1960s Congo Crisis. Later, by this time in his eighties, he became a civilian trainer for the original Selous Scouts of Rhodesia, and later still a trainer for South African commandos.

This biography of a most remarkable man and warrior is based on six years of historical research through hard-to-find secondary and published primary sources as well as extensive interviews with Krueler himself. Interviews with German officers and others who knew and worked with Krueler amply document the biography, adding first-person testimony and giving the work the immediacy of a memoir.1 vol, 288 pgs 2014 US, CASEMATE
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1-972026 Knight, Ian 026 BOER GUERRILLA vs BRITISH MOUNTED SOLDIER: South Africa 1880-1902 Waged across an inhospitable terrain which varied from open African savannah to broken mountain country and arid semi-desert, the Anglo-Boer wars of 1880-81 and 1899-1902 pitted the British Army and its allies against the Boers' commandos.

The nature of warfare across these campaigns was shaped by the realities of the terrain and by Boer fighting techniques. Independent and individualistic, the Boers were not professional soldiers but a civilian militia who were bound by the terms of the 'Commando system' to come together to protect their community against an outside threat. By contrast the British Army was a full-time professional body with an established military ethos, but its over-dependence on conventional infantry tactics led to a string of Boer victories.

This fully-illustrated study examines the evolving nature of Boer military techniques, and contrasts them with the British experience, charting the development of effective British mounted tactics from the first faltering steps of 1881 through to the final successes of 1902.1 vol, 80 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-216370 Laband, John THE BATTLE OF MAJUBA HILL: The Transvaal Campaign, 1880-1881 The ignominious rout of a British force at the battle of Majuba on 27 February 1881 and the death of its commander, Major General Sir George Pomeroy-Colley, was the culminating British disaster in the humiliating Transvaal campaign of 1880-1881 in South Africa. For the victorious Boers who were rebelling against the British annexation of their republic in 1877, Majuba became the symbol of Afrikaner resistance against British imperialism.

On the flip side, Majuba gave the late Victorian British army its first staggering experience of modern warfare and signaled the need for it to reassess its training and tactics. Includes 1 color photo, 1 color illustrations, 35 b/w photos, 14 b/w illustrations, and six maps.1 vol, 152 pgs 2018 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-197090 Lock, Ron HILL OF SQUANDERED VALOUR:- The Battle for Spion Kop, 1900 The Battle of Spion Kop was fought during the campaign to relieve Ladysmith, South Africa, after the Boers of the Transvaal and Orange Free State had gotten a jump on the British Empire and besieged a British army in the town. It was the single bloodiest episode in the campaign, as well as a harbinger of the bitter and desperate fighting still to come in the Second Boer War.

Spion Kop, just northeast of Ladysmith, was the largest hill in the region, being over 1,400 feet high, and it lay almost exactly at the center of the Boer line. If the British could capture this position and bring artillery to the hill they would then command the flanks of the surrounding Boer positions.

On the night of 23 January 1900, a large British force under Major General Edward Woodgate was dispatched to secure the height, with Lt. Colonel Alexander Thorneycroft selected to lead the initial assault. However, the Boers refused to give up the position and a bitter two days of fighting ensued.

In the initial darkness the British mistakenly entrenched at the center of the hill instead of the crest, and suffered horribly from Boer marksmen clinging to the periphery. Suffering badly themselves, the Boers were finally inclined to admit defeat when they discovered that the British had retreated, leaving behind their many dead. Yet, in light of the devastation wrought on both sides, the British were finally able to rally and relieve Ladysmith four weeks later.

Ron Lock, esteemed author of many Zulu warfare histories, brings to life this bitter and previously overlooked campaign in vivid and complete detail, with supporting sources including then-journalist Winston Churchill's battle report, as well as many previously unpublished illustrations and 6 newly commissioned maps. His account will be valuable to both historians and strategists wanting to better understand this difficult and devastating conflict.1 vol, 288 pgs 2011 US, CASEMATE
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1-209020 Rethman, Hugh FRIENDS AND ENEMIES: The Natal Campaign in the South African War 1899-1902 When the Boer Republics invaded Natal in 1899, the invaders could have been driven out with casualties measured in hundreds. Instead Britain was to lose nearly 9,000 men killed in action, more than 13,000 to disease and a further 75,000 wounded and sick were invalided back to Britain. The war ended in 1902 with a very unsatisfactory Peace Treaty.

At the start of the conflict Britain's Generals were faced with problems new to the military establishment. Shows of force did little to intimidate a determined opposition; infantry charges against a hidden enemy armed with modern rifles resulted in a futile waste of lives. Artillery could now destroy unseen targets at great range. Lack of mobility resulted in more than half the army being besieged in Ladysmith bringing with it concomitant civilian involvement. This includes, for the first time, the experiences of the inhabitants of Natal - soldier and civilian, men, women and children, black and white.

Some generals learnt quickly - others were slower and yet others, perhaps through pride and stubbornness, refused to alter their ways and thus their men paid with their lives. The bravery and sacrifice of men during the campaign have been described in many books, as have the faults - real and imagined - of the generals. But little attention has been paid to the greatest blunder of all: a failure to use local advice, opinion, and capability.

From the beginning, locally-raised regiments demonstrated how the Boers might be defeated without incurring heavy casualties and, when they were finally given their head, they chased the invaders out of Natal while suffering only nominal casualties.

Diaries and letters vividly portray the actions at Talana, Elandslaagte, Colenso, Acton Homes, and Spion Kop, as well as the siege of Ladysmith in which 15,000 military personnel and 2,500 residents and refugees were incarcerated for four months, slowly but surely dying from starvation and sickness until their relief.

Before, during and after the Boer War many myths were created and facts hidden to suit political ends. The result was that lessons, which should have been learned were never adequately understood or applied. With the West still engaged in foreign wars, these old mistakes should be remembered and not repeated.1 vol, 400 pgs 2015 UK, TATTERED FLAG
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1-231170 Ross, Hamish BADEN POWELL'S FIGHTING POLICE - The SAC: The Boer War Unit That Inspired the Scouts Rejecting Army models of command, Baden-Powell creates the South African Constabulary (SAC) in August 1900 with a small number of officers, dividing it into Troops of 100 men, then sub-dividing again into sections and the key working unit - the squad of six men under a corporal. To get the caliber of recruit he wants, the SAC will be better paid than the Army and he expects the men to be motivated by a code of honor, to be self-reliant and 'handy men' able to tackle any kind of work. Most recruits come from the UK, but in Canada, however, the Governor General intervenes and botches selection. Analyzes creation, development, and effectiveness of the SAC and also highlights what Baden-Powell brought from the SAC and gave anew to the Scouts.1 vol, 224 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-12630 Steevens, G. W. edited by Vernon Blackburn FROM CAPETOWN TO LADYSMITH First-hand account of the first year of the Second Boer War.1 vol, 158 pgs 1969 NY, NEGRO UNIVERSITIES PR
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1-217490 Barry, Quintin DISPUTED VICTORY: Schley, Sampson and the Spanish-American War of 1898 An account of the naval campaign of Santiago de Cuba during the Spanish-American War of 1898 and the subsequent public controversy and Court of Inquiry. Includes 16 pages of b/w plates and six b/w maps.

In 1898, the United States went to war with Spain over the future of Cuba. The American navy had, in the preceding decade, been revived after years of neglect, and was much stronger than anything that the Spanish could bring against it. In the Philippines, Admiral George Dewey easily destroyed a weak Spanish squadron. A military invasion of Cuba was supported by the rest of the US Navy, under the command of Admiral William T Sampson. An important part of this force was the Flying Squadron, led by Commodore Winfield Scott Schley.

Meanwhile a Spanish squadron under Admiral Pascual Cervera sailed from Europe to the Caribbean and, after disappearing for some days, reached the port of Santiago de Cuba. Schley was the first on the scene; his movements were later to be severely criticized. When Sampson arrived with the rest of the fleet, a blockade of the port was instituted. In the end, Cervera was obliged to make an attempt to break out, but his squadron of four cruisers was overwhelmed and destroyed. During the battle on Sunday July 3, Schley was in effective command, as Sampson had gone ashore to confer with the army commander.

Although the Americans had won another easy victory, a bitter dispute arose between the respective supporters of Schley and Sampson as to who was entitled to the credit. Fanned by the popular press, the issue split the US Navy to the point where its morale was seriously affected. Matters came to a head with the publication of a book violently attacking Schley's conduct. He demanded a Court of Inquiry; this sat for 40 days at the Washington Navy Yard, presided over by Admiral Dewey. It was one of the great trials of American history, as the lawyers refought the campaign in minute detail.

In the end, the verdict went against Schley, though this was offset by a minority opinion from Dewey that he had indeed been in command and deserved the credit for the victory. This book explores the rights and wrongs of the conduct of those principally involved in a battle that marked the dawn of the American empire, and closely examines the dramatic proceedings of the Court of Inquiry.1 vol, 256 pgs 2018 UK, HELION AND COMPNAY
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1-236130 Houghton, John THE SPANISH NAVY IN THE WAR OF 1898 Examines the state of the Spanish Navy at the start of the Spanish-American War of 1898, before looking at its performance in the various theaters of the conflict against the US. Includes a number of detailed tables comparing and contrasting the two fleets. Detailed lists of the ships and their particulars, along with a list of the civilian ships impressed into wartime service by both combatants.

At the outbreak of the conflict, the Spanish Navy was going through a long term program of renewal and expansion, which was part of a wider plan to develop an industrial base to support such developments within Spain. Contains many illustrations and photographs that illustrate the Navy of this time.1 vol, 288 pgs 2023 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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2-68490 Linn, Brian McAllister PHILIPPINE WAR, THE:1889-1902 The only modern detailed treatment of military operations in the Philippines, 20+ b/w photos, 9b/w maps, chapter notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 427 pgs 2002 LAWRENCE, UNIV OF KANSAS
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1-COM1108 Newberf, Stephen Dawn Of Empire - Spanish-American War of 1898 in the Atlantic Ocean Dawn of Empire is an uncomplicated game centered on the naval aspects of the Spanish-American War of 1898 in the Atlantic Ocean. The game depicts this conflict at a strategic level, with most operational and tactical details represented by fast and easy-to-play systems, rather than intricate mechanisms. The intent of the game is to provide a broad overview of the historical events while being fun to play.

It all really started in February of 1895 when Spain unilaterally suspended constitutional guarantees to Cuba and its population. This lead to open revolt on the island and serious retaliatory measures by the Spanish administration of Captain General Weyler, including concentration camps for non-combatants. This was too much for the American press, and as a result, the American public, and eventually U.S. pressure led to Weyler's removal, but not to a decrease in tensions between the US and Spain. And then, the Maine happened. On 15 February, 1898, well into the darkness of the night, the USS Maine, anchored in Havana Harbour to visible enforcement of U.S. interests on the island, blew up. 268 U,S. naval personnel were killed, about 2/3rd of the crew of the vessel. The American press exploded also. Headlines shouted 'Spanish Treachery' and William Randolph Hearts newspapers stirred the pot of American anger vigorously. By late March a Naval Court Of Inquiry set down a judgment that the Maine was destroyed by an external explosion, pointing the finger by implication at the Spanish. Before the end of the following month, the United States would declare war on Spain.

The object of the game for the United States player is to control the sea areas around the US Atlantic coast and Caribbean Sea to prevent Spanish combatants from supporting their island holdings and to destroy the naval forces of Spain. The object of the game for the Spanish player is to disrupt United States sea control, retain sea control around the Spanish coastline for as long as possible, and destroy United States naval forces. Both players must deploy their naval resources into the sea areas on the map to earn victory points at the end of each turn for areas under their control, blockaded, and for opposing units destroyed.

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Complexity: 4 out of 10
Solitaire Suitability: 4 out of 10
Time Scale: 11 days per turn
Map Scale: variable (area movement maps)
Unit Scale: individual warships
Players: 1-2
Playing Time: 2-3 hours
1 vol, 1 pgs 2020 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-PWAR102 Romero, Javier PAPER WARS ISSUE 102: Santiago Campaign, 1898 Wargame This is a two-player (solitaire adaptable) simulation of the land campaign for Santiago de Cuba, which ended with the surrender of the Spanish forces after the hard-fought battles of San Juan Hill and El Caney. The map runs from Daiquiri and Siboney to west of Santiago at one mile per hex. Units of maneuver are primarily regiments and battalions, and the 15 game turns each represent one day. Low complexity.1 vol, 64 pgs 2023 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-930309 STRATEGY & TACTICS # 309: War for Turkish Liberation The War of Turkish Liberation begins during the first half of 1920, when the victors of World War I (Greece, France, Italy, and Great Britain) tried to implement the partition of the Ottoman Empire that had been agreed to at the treaty of Sevres.

There are two players in this game: the Revolutionary player and the Imperialist player. The Revolutionary player controls the Bolshevik and Turkish Nationalist armies, and the Imperialist player controls the armies of Greece, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia.

There are a total of 11 game turns (from Spring 1920 to Autumn 1922). At the end of game turn 11, the Imperialist player wins if he has accrued enough Victory Points for capturing key objectives throughout Turkey and adjacent countries. The Revolutionary player wins if he prevents his opponent from capturing key objectives.

Contents: One 22x34-inch map, 200 counters, and magazine with historical background.1 vol, 84 pgs 2018 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-COM1056 RED STAR WHITE EAGLE RUSSO-POLISH WAR 1920: Designer Edition Red Star White Eagle: The Russo-Polish War, 1920, Designer Signature Edition, marks the return of a true wargaming classic by David Williams, remastered and updated with this all-new, supersized edition. Celebrated by many as one of the finest and often sought-after game titles ever produced by Game Designers' Workshop (GDW, 1979) on a fascinating, almost forgotten conflict that would determine the course of European history for the next 20 years or more. Red Star White Eagle is yet another Classic Reborn! by Compass.

Red Star White Eagle is an operational level simulation that recreates the 1920 conflict over the border areas of Eastern Europe. Game play offers open maneuvering as both sides seek the opportunity to outflank and attack. Nearly any defensive line can be bypassed in the wide-open expanse of West Russia, forcing players to probe for vulnerabilities and seize the initiative. An exhaustive Order of Battle helps capture the key historically facets of the campaign including supply, cavalry charges, armored trains, loss of command, inter-front cooperation, rail nets, railroad reserve, flotillas and marines, border garrisons, numerous specialized units, and more.

This Designer Signature Edition provides a fully updated treatment to the GDW 1979 release that honors the original game design. All aspects of the game are being enhanced-rules, charts and tables, map, counters-based on years of player experience and feedback. It has been supersized to feature a larger playing surface (two maps) and larger 5/8-inch counters.

Play time can vary with three scenarios provided and the Campaign Game. While suitable for solitaire play and designed as a two-player game, the Campaign game is credited as allowing for up to three players (with two playing the Russian side). This edition serves as the ultimate treatment in paying homage and celebrating the original classic design by David Williams.

Product Information: Complexity: 6 out of 10; Solitaire Suitability: 8 out of 10; Time Scale: Weekly turns; Map Scale: 14 miles (23 kilometers) per hex; Unit Scale: regiment to division; Players: one to three, best with two; Playing Time: three to eight hours.

Components: Two maps (34x42-inch map size), Two Countersheets of 5/8-inch unit-counters, Three Player Aid Cards 8.5x 11-inch, Four Order of Battle Appearance Cards 8.5x11-inch, One Deployment Map 8.5x17-inch, Rulebook, Six-sided Die, and Box and Lid.1 vol, 1 pgs 2018 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-66670 Albi, Julio EL 'ALCANTARA' 1921: La Caballeria en el desastre de Annual This latest installment of 'Warriors and Battles' offers a study of the so-called 'Annual Disaster' of 1921, which included a disgrace of abject surrender, the desperate heroism of defenses, cowardly flight, and heroic sacrifices. Al Alcantara focuses on the performance of Alcantara Cavalry Regiment No. 14, who sacrificed themselves as a unit to protect the lives of their brothers in arms.1 vol, 124 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-235800 Bruce, George SEA BATTLES OF THE 20TH CENTURY Oversized at 9x12 inches. Presents 15 accounts of major naval engagements of the past 70 years, including 1905 Russian Japanese Battle of Tsushima Strait, six battles in WWI, and eight in WWII. Loaded with black and white photos and maps.1 vol, 160 pgs 1975 UK, HAMLYN
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1-208660 Calhoun, Mark GENERAL LESLEY J. McNAIR: Unsung Architect of the US Army George C. Marshall once called him 'the brains of the army' but General Lesley J. McNair (1883-1944), a man so instrumental to America's military preparedness and Army modernization, remains little known today, his papers purportedly lost, destroyed by his wife in her grief at his death in Normandy.

Because McNair contributed so substantially to America's war preparedness, this complete account of his extensive and varied career also leads to a reevaluation of US Army effectiveness during WWII.

McNair graduated 11th of 124 in West Point's class of 1904 and rose slowly through the ranks like all officers in the early 20th century. He was 31 when World War I erupted, 34 and a junior officer when American troops prepared to join the fight. It was during this time, and in the interwar period that followed the end of World War I, that McNair's considerable influence on Army doctrine and training, equipment development, unit organization, and combined arms fighting methods developed.

By looking at the whole of McNair's career-not just his service in WWII as chief of staff, General Headquarters, 1940-1942, and then as commander, Army Ground Forces, 1942-1944-Calhoun reassesses the evolution and extent of that influence during the war, as well as McNair's, and the Army's, wartime performance.

This in-depth study tracks the significantly positive impact of McNair's efforts in several critical areas: advanced officer education; modernization, military innovation, and technological development; the field-testing of doctrine; streamlining and pooling of assets for necessary efficiency; arduous and realistic combat training; combined arms tactics; and an increasingly mechanized and mobile force.1 vol, 432 pgs 2015 US, UNIVERSITY PRESS OF KANSAS
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1-66663 Canales, Francisco LA LEGION 1921 - La Reconquista tras el desastre de Annual La reconquista tras el desastre de Annual

Lots of black and white and color illustrations -- uniforms, and more.1 vol, 80 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-229321 de Gabiola,Javier THE RIF WAR: Volume 1: From Taxdirt to the Disaster of Annual 1909-1921 Volume 1 examines the operations of both sides in rugged northern Morocco, North Africa, between 1909 and 1921, up to the Disaster of Annual. Within are details of the Spanish army, its organization, tactics and reforms to meet the needs of the theater, the fledgling Spanish military aviation which claimed a number of world firsts in this campaign, and their North African auxiliaries and opponents. The Rif War is illustrated with a selection of color artworks and specially commissioned maps.

Spain suffered disasters such as Barranco del Lobo and victories such as the cavalry charge in Taxdirt in 1913, and had had to face enemies such as Mizzian, El Roghi, or the famous El Raisuni. Abd-el Krim's revolt caused 8,000 Spanish deaths at Annual in 1921 in which much of the new colony was lost, at least temporarily. The war also saw the Spanish army completely reformed, reaching new levels of effectiveness with the founding of the Spanish Legion and the recruitment of Moroccan soldiers of the Regulares.
1 vol, 82 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-86110 Dominguez, Jose FUERZAS REGULARES INDIGENAS 9x12, uniforms, equipment and militaria of the Native Irregulars that fought with the Spanish in Morocco 1911-1914, (4) color plates, many b/w and color photos/illust/maps, biblio, index1 vol, 204 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-197160 English, Adrian REVOLUTIONS, CIVIL WARS and COUPS D'ETAT: Internal Disturbances in Paraguay during the 20th Century Paraguay is almost certainly the least known country in the Western Hemisphere. Bisected by the river from which it derives its name, its western frontier is bounded by the Pilcomayo River and its southern and eastern extremities by the Upper Parana, together making it, paradoxically, a landlocked island.

The country fought in two of the three major wars between sovereign Latin American states which have occurred during the two centuries since they gained their independence, including the bloody war of the Triple Alliance (against Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil) and the Chaco War, in which it resoundingly trounced Bolivia.

It has also been ruled over by some bizarre tyrants and has suffered more than its fair share of internal disturbances, most of them during the 20th Century, including at least five bloody revolutions, many relatively bloodless coups d'etat, and two major Civil wars (1922-23 and 1947).

All of these had both land, naval and even amphibious elements (landlocked Paraguay has a Navy, a Marine Corps, and a Naval Air Arm!), the most recent also including aerial conflict, the first air-to-air combat in the Western Hemisphere taking place during the Civil War of 1922-23. It is with the military aspects of all of these that the present book is concerned. Although conducted on a necessarily miniature scale, these involved a microcosm of modern warfare, only chemical, biological and nuclear dimensions being mercifully absent. Anyone concerned with obscure conflicts should find the book fascinating.1 vol, 168 pgs 2011 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-201540 English, Adrian THE CHACO WAR: Bolivia v Paraguay 1932-35 The Chaco War between Bolivia and Paraguay is one of the 20th century's least known conflicts.

Occurring in isolation and involving none of the major powers or any of the contemporary political 'isms', it attracted little external attention, even whilst it was in progress and history quickly forgot it. It was however the first war to be fought in a jungle setting with the full range of contemporary military technology and embodied both elements of the First World War and pointed lessons for the Second.

Involving almost 400,000 men, of whom over 90,000 died, and costing something in excess of $500 million at contemporary values, it was much more than a mere skirmish. It showed a unique example of a conflict between two relatively small and poor countries, sustained for three years, with minimal external support.

Whilst the international press covered it sporadically, the conflict passed largely unnoticed outside the belligerents and their immediate neighbors being overshadowed by the Great Depression and the rise of Fascism, Nazism and Japanese militarism. Numerous b/w and color photos & maps throughout.1 vol, 320 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-51230 English, John A. and Gudmundsson, Bruce ON INFANTRY Analytical look at the role of infantry in thelarger battles of the 20th century, the authorsoffer many insights into the major forces of bothWWI/WWII, chpt. notes, tables/charts, index.1 vol, 201 pgs 1994 WESTPORT, PRAGER PUBLISH
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1-666131 Fernandez, Jose TAXDIRT 1909 Taxdirt 1909 - The heroic cavalry charge in the Melilla campaign.

Early in the afternoon of Monday, September 20, 1909, 65 Spanish riders threw themselves at about 1,500 Rifian troops. The surprise was absolute. More than a hundred of the bewildered Harquenos remained on the ground, and when the rest tried to regroup, the riders led by the Lieutenant-Colonel Cavalcanti charged again. After making a third and final charge and fulfilling his mission, the Cavalry retired.

The scene was the hilly region surrounding the Taxdirt on the peninsula of Tres Forcas about 15km west of Melilla. The news of what happened was received with admiration, first by the commanders of the army, and then by all the people.1 vol, 118 pgs 2018 SPAIN, ALMENA
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1-66671 Gomez, Antonio DE TETUAN A GUAD RAS: Guerra de Africa 1859-1860 This latest installment of 'Warriors and Battles' series, with color illustrations and maps.1 vol, 128 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-197600 Gooch, John MUSSOLINI AND HIS GENERALS: The Armed Forces and Fascist Foreign Policy, 1922-1940 In his masterful and highly detailed study of Italian diplomacy and military power under fascism, John Gooch examines year by year and in great detail the interaction between Il Duce's foreign policy goals - from 1922 to Italy's entry into the Second World War in 1940 - and the response of the army, navy, and air force as they sought to accommodate Mussolini's ever evolving ambitions. Mussolini and his Generals is at once a history of Italian foreign policy and its military strategy. It is the definitive work in English on this subject.1 vol, 651 pgs 2007 UK, CAMBRIDGE PRESS
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1-51240 Gudmundsson, Bruce ON ARTILLERY Analytical look at the role of artillery from thefall of Sedan 1870 until Vietnam conflict, detailsof friendly-fire, the impotence of counter-batteryfire, chpt. notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 176 pgs 1993 WESTPORT, PRAGER PUBLISH
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1-236940 Jeynes, Richard LINE IN THE SAND: Foreign Legion Forts and Fortifications in Morocco 1900-1926 Gives an overview of the French conquest of Morocco between 1900 and 1926. Whilst providing a general outline of the conquest of Morocco the book concentrates on the use of forts and other fortifications built by the French Foreign Legion to secure the territory gained and pacify the areas of operation. Includes three b/w photos, one color illustration, 28 color photos, 14 maps, and two tables.

Looks at the construction of the outposts and forts, garrison life in them in peace and war, operations in the desert and mountains, and desperate last stands. Particular emphasis is given to two sites where the author undertook detailed archaeological investigations as well as extensive use of primary sources (many of which are now out of print).

Contains numerous plans, maps, and photographs to support the text. Many of the photographs show the forts as they are today, and feature imagery of the archaeological digs and some of the items found. Provides insight into the French colonial experience in Morocco and the methods they attempted to control and defend the land against numerous counter insurgencies.1 vol, 344 pgs 2023 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-203580 Jowett, Philip CHINA'S WARS: Rousing the Dragon 1894-1949 In the late 19th century, China was a ramshackle and isolated medieval empire upon whom the European colonial powers could impose their wishes at will. China's Wars describes the series of conflicts from 1894 to 1949 that forged modern China, from colonial clashes such as the Boxer Rebellion, through the chaotic years of warlord domination to the Japanese invasion, the Second World War and the bitter Civil War that followed. Previously unpublished photographs, contemporary pictures, and specially-commissioned maps illustrate these tumultuous events and the men who fought them, events that would end with the eventual triumph of the Communist Party and the rise of modern China.1 vol, 400 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-221100 Jowett. Philip LIBERTY OR DEATH: Latin American Conflicts, 1900-70 From the Banana Wars of the early 20th century through to the Football War of 1969, South and Central America has been a hotbed of revolutions, rebellions and conflicts as diverse as they are numerous. Some were small-scale affairs involving the poorly armed forces of Central American armies with rifles, machetes and a few aged machine guns. Others were full-scale conflicts involving sophisticated armies equipped with tanks, artillery and aircraft, and hundreds of thousands of troops. These wars often went largely unreported in the West, which was preoccupied with its own problems in fighting two world wars and dealing with Cold War tensions.

Fully illustrated with a wealth of rare photographs, this fascinating story sheds light on seven decades of a continent in conflict that is rarely covered in English.1 vol, 368 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-220130 Kinloch, Terry GODLEY: The Man Behind the Myth A comprehensive biography of General Sir Alexander Godley, presenting for the first time a fair and balanced look at his time as commander of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force (NZEF) and II ANZAC Corps during World War I. While Godley is generally remembered as being a poor field commander, Terry Kinloch argues that he was in fact a capable one who had little or no ability to influence the failed battles at Gallipoli and Passchendaele that he is often seen as responsible for.

Kinloch also presents, for the first time, a detailed account of Godley's long pre- and post-World War I career in the British Army. After the war Godley returned to the British Army, eventually reaching the rank of general before retiring in 1933. During his 48-year military career, he also served on operations in Rhodesia and South Africa, as a mounted infantry instructor, in the post-war British occupation force in Germany, and as the Governor of Gibraltar.1 vol, 328 pgs 2019 NEW ZEALAND, EXISLE PUBLISHING
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1-73830 Leuchars, Chris TO THE BITTER END:Paraguay & the Triple Alliance. 1 vol, 1 pgs 2003 WESTPORT, GREENWOOD PUBS
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1-212630 MacDougall, Philip AIR WARS 1920-1939: The Development and Evolution of Fighter Tactics Spain (1936-9), China (1937 onwards), Mongolia (1939), Finland (1939-40), and France (1939-40) were a testing ground for a new approach to air tactics with western democracies and totalitarian states analyzing the resulting lessons. This covers how intelligence on aerial tactics was collected and why it was not always fully absorbed, resulting in many nations having to relearn the same lessons at the outset of WWII.

Finland, during the Winter War, while not involved in Spain or any other air war of the time, better applied the lessons being learned than the Soviet Union, which had been directly involved in air wars fought over China, Mongolia, and Spain.

In the case of Britain, not only were the lessons of Spain ignored, but also those of its own experimental fighter unit, the AFDE (Air Fighting Development Establishment), that had been formed in 1934 and was reinforcing the intelligence received from those real air war conflicts.1 vol, 192 pgs 2016 UK, FRONTHILL MEDIA
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1-221680 Macro, Paul ACTION AT BADAMA POST: The Third Afghan War, 1919 The 3rd Afghan War in 1919 was the only time that the Afghans invaded British India during Britain's long history of conflict in Afghanistan and along the North-West Frontier. It was a campaign that cost the lives of well over 1,000 British and Indian troops. Includes more than 30 images and 5 maps.

This little-known action features a crashed aircraft from RAF's 20 Sqn and the subsequent rescue by the 22 Battery Motor Machine Gun Service. It was an all-arms action -- the lives of two airmen were saved at the cost of an Indian Militiaman and an unknown number of Afghan tribesmen.

This book looks at the background to the conflict, the Kurram Militia, the history of the squadron and the lives of the key players. Whilst this was not the only action the 22 Battery of the Motor Machine Gun Service fought during the 3rd Afghan War, this one was recorded in the account of A/Sjt Ernest 'Bill' Macro, who was in charge of the section of 22 Battery dispatched to Badama Post in late July 1919. 1 vol, 272 pgs 2016 US, CASEMATE PUBLISHING
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1-231220 Marion, Bob THE BOXER UPRISING: An Overview of the Conflict and the Forces Involves Well illustrated in b/w and color. Good introduction based on his Military Modeling articles.
NOTE: THIS IS A LIMITED RUN. GET 'EM WHILST THEY ARE HOT.1 vol, 60 pgs 2022 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-195470 Marsh, Don and Starkings, Peter Japanese Army Flying Schools 1912-1945 The book details the history of Imperial Japanese Army Flying Schools from 1912 to 1945, covering not only the formation of the schools, but also evolution of the training aircraft and the training of pilots, other aircrew, and ground crew maintenance personnel. Includes numerous photographs, many of which have not been seen before in any English language publication. In addition the wide variety of aircraft types used and the different markings they carried add much color interest to inspire modelers in a completely new field and are illustrated by some 400 color art profiles.
1 vol, 0 pgs 2011 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-217050 Meixsel, Richard Bruce FRUSTRATED AMBITION: General Vicente Lim and the Philippine Military Experience, 1910-1944 Biography of Vicente Podico Lim (1888-1944) was once his country's best-known soldier. The first Filipino to graduate from West Point and a graduate of the US Army War College, Lim figured in every significant military development in the Philippines during his thirty years in uniform. Frustrated Ambition is the first in-depth biography of this forgotten figure, whose career paralleled the early 21th century history of the Philippine military. Includes 9 black and white illustrations and 5 maps.

As independence seemed increasingly likely for the Philippines in the 1930s, Lim positioned himself to take a leading role in developing armed forces for a sovereign nation. But as Lim maneuvered behind the scenes, Manuel L. Quezon, soon to be the commonwealth president, revealed that he had invited General Douglas MacArthur to serve as military adviser to the Philippines.

Frustrated Ambition corrects the conventional historical narrative of events thereafter-one that emphasizes the failure of the nascent Philippine military under MacArthur and inflates the general's heroic role in the defense of Bataan and Corregidor. Richard Bruce Meixsel restores Lim as the then-recognized leader of the opposition to MacArthur's mission, and shows how Lim took the Philippine Army in a more tenable direction as MacArthur's military system foundered.

World War II brought Lim to the fore. While MacArthur directed his troops from Corregidor, Lim commanded a division on Bataan that may have suffered more combat losses at the battle of Abucay than did all American units on Bataan during the entire campaign. When the U.S. high command turned its efforts to evacuating the Philippine Islands, Lim began to prepare for the ensuing underground struggle against the Japanese-a fight that cost him his life.

By recounting Vicente Lim's career, Frustrated Ambition illuminates forgotten episodes in Philippine history, offers new perspectives on military affairs during the American occupation, and recovers the story of Filipino soldiers whose service changed the course of their country's military history.1 vol, 368 pgs 2018 US, UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA PRESS
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1-66021 Moran, Daniel WARS OF NATIONAL LIBERATION Part of the Cassell 'History of Warfare' series,1 vol, 224 pgs 192001 , CASSELL & COMPANY
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1-COM1097 Mortell, Ross COMBAT! Solitaire Wargame Solitaire game on man to man combat in the 20th century. At the start of each turn, the player will play 1 card from their hand to the Initiative track to determine the initiative values for each of the player's friendly teams and may have other effects depending on the card.

After this, the player assigns orders to each character on his side to determine the actions that the character can take this turn. Once the friendly characters have orders assigned to them, the player will draw an Enemy AI Card for each Alerted Enemy Character. These cards will determine the Initiative value for each Enemy Team and the Order that they will receive. The Order determines the actions that an Enemy Character will take that turn.

The game turn is then played through in 4 Impulses. From the lowest initiative value to the highest each Character (Friendly and Enemy) will perform the action specified on their Order counter. All Characters will act on Impulse 1 before moving to Impulse 2, then Impulse 3 and finally Impulse 4. At the end of the turn all Orders are removed and the played cards returned to the respective decks. Each soldier (friendly and enemy) is represented by a 1-inch counter with 5/8-inch informational markers showing morale, wounds, orders etc.

Components:
* Four 22x34-inch game maps
* Four 5/8-inch counter sheets
* Two 1 inch counter sheets
* Two decks of cards (52 cards per deck)
* One Rulebook
* One Scenario Book
* Four Displays/Charts
* One Turn Display
* Two Ten-Sided Dice
* One Six-Sided Die
* One Game Box

Product Information:
* Complexity: 6 out of 10
* Solitaire Suitability: 10 out of 10 - Designed specifically for solitaire play
* Time Scale: Abstracted dependent upon actions taken per round but between 30 seconds and 2 minutes
* Map Scale: 10 yards per hex
* Unit Scale: Single man - man-to-man combat
* Players: One - Designed specifically for solitaire play
* Playing Time: Two to six hours dependent upon size of scenario1 vol, 1 pgs 2019 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-199220 Paine, S.C. THE WARS FOR ASIA, 1911-1949 Shows that the Western treatment of World War II, the Second Sino-Japanese War, and the Chinese Civil War as separate events misrepresents their overlapping connections and causes. The long Chinese Civil War precipitated a long regional war between China and Japan that went global in 1941 when the Chinese found themselves fighting a civil war within a regional war within an overarching global war.

The global war that consumed Western attentions resulted from Japan's peripheral strategy to cut foreign aid to China by attacking Pearl Harbor and Western interests throughout the Pacific on December 7-8, 1941. S. C. M. Paine emphasizes the fears and ambitions of Japan, China, and Russia, and the pivotal decisions that set them on a collision course in the 1920s and 1930s. The resulting wars - the Chinese Civil War (1911-1949), the Second Sino-Japanese War (1931-1945), and World War II (1939-1945) - together yielded a viscerally anti-Japanese and unified Communist China, the still-angry rising power of the early twenty-first century. While these events are history in the West, they live on in Japan and especially China.1 vol, 464 pgs 2012 UK, CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
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1-44950 Perrett, Bryan IRON FIST: Classic Armoured Warfare Case Studies Perrett vividly recreates the battlefield in the era of the tank and details the evolution of mechanized warfare. Includes b/w illust, biblio, and index.1 vol, 240 pgs 1995 LONDON, ARMS & ARMOUR
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1-83340 Pignato, P. UNIFORMS & EQUIPMENT OF THE ITALIAN ARMORED TROOPS 8.5x11, 100+ b/w and 200+ color photos/illust of the Italian Armored Troops WWI-WWII, their dress, equipment, unit history and more.1 vol, 340 pgs 2012 ITALY
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2-56880 Raeder, Grand Admiral Erich GRAND ADMIARL/MY LIFE In this frank and modest autobiography covering WWI to WWII, Raeder was the most powerful player in the the German Navy, particularly insightful chapter on Operation Sea Lion, appendices, index.1 vol, 464 pgs 2001 NY,
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1-221580 Rawson, Andrew POLAND'S STRUGGLE: Before, During and After the Second World War Poland was re-created as an independent nation at the end of WWI, but it soon faced problems as Nazi Germany set about expanding its control on Europe. The Wehrmacht's attack on 1 September 1939 was followed by a Red Army invasion two weeks later.

The people of Poland were then subjected to a terrifying campaign of murder, imprisonment and enslavement which only increased as the war dragged on. Polish Catholics faced violence and deportation as they adapted to the draconian laws implemented by the German authorities. Meanwhile, the Polish Jews were forced into ghettos while the plans for the Final Solution were implemented. They then faced annihilation in the Holocaust, code named Operation Reinhard.

Despite the dangers, many Poles joined the underground war against their oppressors, while those who escaped sought to fight for their nation's freedom from abroad. They sent intelligence to the west, attacked German installations, carried out assassinations and rose up to confront their enemy, all against impossible odds. The advance of the Red Army brought new problems, as the Soviet's dreaded NKVD introduced its own form of terror, hunting down anyone who fought for an independent nation. The story concludes with Poland's experience behind the Iron Curtain, ending with the return of democracy by 1991. 1 vol, 208 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-217140 Sapienza, Antonio THE CHACO AIR WAR 1932-35: The First Modern Air War in Latin America Over 200 ills, mostly b/w, with color maps & aircraft profiles.

The Chaco War was probably the first modern conflict in Latin America where military aviation was widely used in all roles. Bolivia, as the reader will find out, had a very powerful military air force, but unfortunately for them and luckily for Paraguay, its high army command did not take advantage of it. On the other hand, the Paraguayan Commander-in-Chief, General Jose Felix Estigarribia used military aviation to help him defeat the enemy on the ground, and the result was clear: the Bolivians were expelled from the Chaco after three years of war.

This book focuses on the Chaco Air War with the aircraft technical details and information on aerial operations. All dogfights and bombing missions mentioned are detailed including crews, aircraft, serials, places, and outcomes. The book also describes how both military air forces were organized, how pilots and aviation mechanics were trained, how and where aircraft were purchased and many other unpublished before details.

The maps included in the book will help the reader have an idea of where aerial operations took place, both combatants air bases, Bolivia's plan to conquer the whole region and how the Paraguayan Army finally expelled the enemy out of the Chaco. The text is supported by a large number of photographs, and specially commissioned color profile artworks from modelers.1 vol, 80 pgs 2018 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-225670 Sapienza, Antonio Luis The Chaco War, 1932-1935 - Fighting in Green Hell Concise history of first modern conflict in South America, with the full background, the military mobilization and deployment of the Bolivian and Paraguayan armed forces, and all of the battles. Includes an exclusive collection of photographs from the archives of the Institute of History and Military Museum of Ministry of National Defence of Paraguay, and several private archives in Paraguay and Bolivia.

Two very different military concepts faced each other: the German General Hans Kundt, a First World War veteran, hired by the Bolivian Government, was a proponent of the typical Prussian tactics of front attacks regardless of cost, but also of the strategy of taking and controlling as much territory as possible without annihilating the enemy.

The Paraguayan Lieutenant-Colonel Jose Felix Estigarribia (later promoted to Colonel, and then General), took his specialization courses in Chile and France, and was a proponent of tactics of using trench warfare for defense, and flanking the enemy when in the offensive.

Eventually, Estigarribia's ideas proved their worth -- partially because his forces managed to capture huge stocks of Bolivian arms and ammunition throughout the war. 1 vol, 72 pgs 2020 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-219250 Sapienza, Antonio Luis AERIAL OPERATIONS IN THE REVOLUTIONS OF 1922 AND 1947 IN PARAGUAY: The First Dogfights in South America In the first half of the 20th Century, there were several revolutions in Paraguay, starting in 1904, then 1908, 1911-12, 1922-23, 1936 and finally 1947. In 1922, a huge internal crisis in the Liberal Party led to a bloody revolution and for the first time in the history of the country, both sides decided to use aerial power against the enemy. There were not any airplanes available in Paraguay at that time, and very few pilots, just three, so both the government led by President Eusebio Ayala, and the revolutionaries led by a couple of Army colonels, Chirife and Mendoza, searched for foreign pilots and planes in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Many WWI veterans emigrated to Latin America in search of a better life, either opened flight schools or offered their services in local conflicts. That is how some of them came to Paraguay with their own aircraft, which were bought by either the government or the revolutionaries. The three Paraguayan pilots offered their services to the government, which soon established the first air base near the capital, in a wide open field called 'Nu-Guazu' (a Guarani name meaning 'Big Field').

Meanwhile, the rebels organized their own air base, first near the city of Villarrica, and later in Cango. The main types used by both sides were the Ansaldo SVA5 and SVA10, but the government also managed to purchase a Breguet XIV, an Armstrong Whitworth FK.8, a SPAD S.20 and a couple of SAML A.3. Inevitably the first dogfights took place, and also bombing raids, strafing enemy troops, and recce missions on both sides. Finally, in mid-1923, the revolutionaries were defeated and one of the consequences was the foundation of the Military Aviation School.

In contrast, the Revolution of 1947 lasted just a few months but it was as bloody as the previous one, if not more so. The government, supported by the Colorado Party, fought against the revolutionaries, composed of almost 70% of the Army, Navy and Air Arm, supported by the Liberal, Febrerista and Communist parties. Regarding the Air Arm, it split in two, but at the beginning most of the aircraft in flying conditions were used by the revolutionaries, whose main base was the city of Concepcion, in the north of the country.

Soon, the government air arm had some aircraft in flying condition although most of the Italian types purchased in 1939 were out of service. Only Lend-Lease trainers such as PT-19, BT-13, AT-6 types were used for recce and light bombing raids, using mortar ammunition. Some weeks later, the loyalists managed to repair some Caproni AP-1s to be flown against the rebels. There were a few dogfights but no aircraft were shot down in them, although some were lost due to AA fire. In the end, the government could defeat the revolutionaries, mainly because of the lack of tactical organization in the rebel forces. This is the first in-depth account of them with data, pictures, maps and profiles, some of them never published before.

Includes 84 b/w photos/illustrations, 18 color profiles, 3 color maps, 4 b/w maps, and 4 tables.1 vol, 48 pgs 2019 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-223670 Schader, Karen German Military and the Weimar Republic - General Hans von Seekt, General Erich Ludendorff and the Rise of Hitler General Hans von Seekt (1866-1936) was the military counterpart of the Weimar Republic who attempted to restore Germany's international acceptance and security following defeat in World War I and the Treaty of Versailles of 1919.

The failure of both led eventually to the rise of Hitler and Nazi Germany. Hans von Seekt was from the traditional German officer caste, served with distinction on the war and became Chief of the Army Command at the Reichewehr Ministry of the Weimar Republic and Germany's 'supreme soldier' and major military strategist. His role was to rebuild the shattered German army in face of the punitive terms of post-war settlement imposed by the victorious Entente Powers which drastically reduced its strength and imposed crippling financial conditions.

He aimed to build a modern and efficient military - a new German army - with a main strategy of peaceful defense purposes, and to reintroduce Germany into the community of nations. This original and far-sighted policy was opposed by the movement seeking revenge for defeat - a 'stab in the back' - led principally by his rival, General Erich Ludendorff, whose aim was rebuild the once-mighty German imperial army as a major international force. The failure of von Seekt's experiment was mirrored by the fall of the Weimar Republic, and the rise of rise of Hitler and Nazi Germany.
1 vol, 288 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-218050 Tincopa, Amaru AIR WAR OVER THE PUTUMAYO: Colombian and Peruvian Air Operations During the 1932-1933 Conflict During 1932, the occupation of the Colombian towns of Leticia and Tarapaca by Peruvian troops and civilians, in the Amazon region, led to a conflict that almost ended in a total war between both countries. Aviation played an important role on both sides, due to the complicated jungle environment, which makes any land movements almost impossible.

After some ground and air combats, a ceasefire was agreed and the conflict was resolved. But the war over the Putumayo area became the baptism of fire for the Peruvian and Colombian air forces, leading, in the second case, to the development of its military aviation, which was almost nonexistent in 1932. For Peru, the result of the conflict was also a rearming process, which proved important when in 1941 it entered into war with Ecuador.

Includes 220 rare and previously unpublished images and specially commissioned color profiles showing camouflage and markings.1 vol, 0 pgs 2018 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-COM1079 Van Beurden, Kris EUROPE IN TURMOIL: Prelude to The Great War Game This card-driven game is set at the beginning of the 20th Century in which two players each assume the role of a political ideology ascendant in Europe at that time.

One player plays the Liberal. At the start of the game he is especially dominant in the United Kingdom and the French Third Republic and represents not just Liberal but also Pacifist and Socialist principles. His opponent plays the Authoritarian, dominating the three great central-European Empires of Russia, Germany and Austria-Hungary and representing their reactionary, repressive regimes.

The careful Balance of Power set at Vienna in 1815 and maintained by Bismarck is broken when Great Britain and Germany embark on the Naval Arms Race, the dramatic Dreadnought build-up. Belle ?poque contains this life-or-death struggle between both players, with several of the game's stronger cards referring to it (Admiral von Tirpitz, Copenhagenization, Winston Churchill, .)

Further focuses for the Events of the game are the growing anarchy and revolutionary spirit in Europe (represented by a chain of events such as Revolution of 1905, Tsarist Repression, Second Duma Disbanded), the system of alliances that transformed Europe into two factions (represented by amongst others the Entente Cordiale, Franco-Russian Alliance and Dual Alliance evens) and finally the series of crises which led to the outbreak of the Great War (Tangier Crisis, Austria annexes Bosnia, Gavrilo Princip).

The last of these mechanics tie together in the Great War mechanic, where each new alliance and each crisis increase the Tension between the Nations of Europe and potentially escalate to the game-ending Great War phase. Resolution of the Great War is dependent on the Alliances made by your Faction, giving a tension between playing the Alliance Events (thereby increasing the change of war breaking out and the chance of you winning that war) or not playing the alliances (preferring not to rattle the sabers, but at the same time also not protecting yourself from a saber-rattling opponent).

Will the strongly Authoritarian Empires of Central Europe hold out against rising Liberalism? Will the Workers combine forces with land-hungry Farmers and marginalized Intelligentsia to oust the ruling Bourgeois, Nobility and Monarchy? Will war break out, shattering the Status Quo? These and other exciting possibilities are now open to players.

Product Information:
* Complexity: Low to Medium (about 4 out of 10)
* Playing time: 3-4 hours
* Solitaire Suitability: Low
* Players: 2
* Time Scale: 1-2 years per turn

Game Components:
* 1 22x34-inch point-to-point map of Europe (one or more spaces per country)
* 1 Rulebook
* 2 player aid cards
* A deck of 110 Strategy Cards
* Two decks of 10 Stability Cards
* Two countersheets containing support markers and game record markers
* A deck of 35 Mobilization Cards
* 2 six-sided dice
* 1 box and lid set1 vol, 1 pgs 2018 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-930325 various STRATEGY & TACTICS # 325 Italian-Ottoman War Italian-Ottoman War 1911-1912 is a two-player wargame using a variation on the system used in Windhoek (S&T # 313) simulating the Italian invasion of the territories that became Libya in 1911 and the subsequent campaign that ended in the following year. The campaign saw the Italians seize the coastal towns, but the Ottomans, supported by local Arab and Bedouin tribes, fell back into the interior. The war came to an end via Italian naval attacks in the Aegean and elsewhere, with the Ottomans finally ceding Libya to Rome. This laid the foundation for the establishment of an Italian colony and had an obvious effect on the campaign in North Africa during World War II. Scale: Each hex represents 45 kilometers, with each game turn one to two months. Units are at the battalion level.

Components: One 22x34-inch map, 176 counters, and magazine.
1 vol, 84 pgs 2020 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-930326 various STRATEGY & TACTICS # 326 The Battle of Mukden 1905 Mukden 1905 is a two-player simulation (easily adapted for solitaire play) of the climactic struggle of the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-05. Both players have the opportunity to attack and defend, but the main burden of the offensive is on the Japanese player. Scale: Each hex represents three miles (4.9 kilometers). The units of maneuver are regiments, brigades, divisions and one (cavalry) corps. Each full turn represents two days of real time.



Components: One 22' x 34' map & 228 counters.
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1-930327 various STRATEGY & TACTICS # 327 Suwalki Gap Wargame covers the Polish-Lithuanian border between Belarus and Kaliningrad, and the potential of a Russian encirclement of the Baltic States by attacking over this route. Scale: Each hex is roughly 28Km (17.3miles) across. Each game turn represents one day. Each combat unit represents a battlegroup or task force and can be considered to include a mix of infantry, armour, artillery, and other support units.

Components: One 22x34-inch map, 280 counters, and magazine.
1 vol, 84 pgs 2021 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-930328 various STRATEGY & TACTICS # 328 Vicksburg May 1863 Vicksburg: The Assault On Stockade Redan (May 19th & 22nd 1863) is a two-player tactical wargame simulating the two Union assaults upon the Stockade Redan defensive position situated at the northeastern corner of the Vicksburg perimeter.

The Union player must assault and capture the imposing Stockade Redan earthworks that overlook Graveyard Road leading into Vicksburg (the most defensible position encompassing the city). The Confederate player must defend the Redan against the two historical assaults that attempted to take it (both failed with heavy casualties to the Union).

Capturing the Redan does not automatically assure a Union victory. If and when the first or second Union assault succeeds, the players must then consult the Gettysburg Matrix to determine if the impending collapse of Vicksburg will prevent Robert E. Lee's invasion of the North by compelling Jefferson Davis (who viewed Vicksburg as critical to the South's survival) to refuse Lee's risky plan to invade Pennsylvania, changing the course of the war.

Scale: Each game turn is equal to 5 to 10 minutes of real time. Each hex represents 12.5 yards (22.8 meters). Each unit-counter represents a company or regiment, depending on the unit type.

Components: One 22x34-inch map & 228 counters.
1 vol, 84 pgs 2021 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-930329 various STRATEGY & TACTICS # 329 The Shanghai-Nanking Campaign 1937 The Shanghai-Nanking Campaign 1937 (SNC) is a two-player historical simulation of the largest single military campaign fought anywhere in the world during the interwar period. The Japanese player is primarily on the offensive, attempting nothing less than ending China's existence as an independent country via the political shock of the rapid conquest of that country's primary port and capital cities.

The units of maneuver are Japanese regiments or Chinese divisions. Japanese regiments were uniform and varied on their combat experience. Chinese divisions varied in manpower and training and so their combat strength and second step are reflective of those factors. Each hexagon on the map represents seven miles (11 km) from side to opposite side. Each full game turn represents approximately two weeks.

Components: One 22x34-inch map, 176 counters, and magazine.
1 vol, 84 pgs 2021 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-194410 Viotti, A. UNIFORMI E DISTINTIVI DELL'ESERCITO ITALIANO FRA LE DUE GUERRE (1918-1935 ITALIAN ARMY UNIFORMS AND BADGES (1918-1935).

Oversized 8.5x12-inch two-volume set covers the development and changes to Italian Army uniforms and badges from 1918-1935 in great detail. Volume I (652 pages) is all text and tables (in Italian). Volume II (661 pages) is all images and contains a multitude of full-color uniform plates, black and white illustrations, and color and b/w photos of uniforms, decorations, insignia, badges, etc. Especially helpful are the photos that show front, back, and sides of a soldier in uniform, 70 pages worth of uniforms and clothing from private collections, 120 color plates, 100 color photos of soldiers in uniform, 60 plates in b/w, and more. All in large size so you can actually see the detail in the uniforms and badges. Impressive compilation.2 vol, 1313 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-54830 Weeks, John ASSAULT FROM THE SKY:A History of Airborne Warfare 8.5x11, covers Europe 1940, Crete, North Arfica &Sicily, the Pacific, NE Europe 1944/45 through toVietnam, many b/w and color photos/illust, index.1 vol, 192 pgs 1978 LONDON, WESTBRIDGE BOOKS
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1-195820 Imperial Japanese Army Flying Schools 1912-1945 The book details the history of Imperial Japanese Army Flying Schools from 1912 to 1945, covering not only the formation of the schools, but also evolution of the training aircraft and the training of pilots, other aircrew, and ground crew maintenance personnel. Includes numerous photographs, many of which have not been seen before in any English language publication. In addition the wide variety of aircraft types used and the different markings they carried add much color interest to inspire modelers in a completely new field and are illustrated by some 400 color art profiles. 1 vol, 288 pgs 2011 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-205214 CONSOLIDATED B-36: Convair B-36 Peacemaker: Visual History Conceived during WWII and first flown on 8 August 1946, seven decades later the Convair B-36 remains the largest bomber in the world. The requirements for the aircraft that became the B-36 were born out of concern about the German advances in Europe. The US Army Air Corps issued a requirement for a very long-range heavy bomber-an aircraft capable of striking targets in Europe from bases in North America.

Due to changing needs, the aircraft was not fully developed until after the end of WWII. Despite its original role, the operational B-36 quickly became the mainstay of the cold war US Air Force strategic bomber arm. This title provides extensive photographic coverage of the aircraft in all stages of its development, production and deployment. Variants covered are the XB-36; XC-99; B-36A; B-36B; B-36C; B-36D; RB-36D; RB-36E; B-36F; RB-36F; GRB-36F; B-36H; NB-36H; RB-36H; B-36J; and YB-60. Many of the period photos are full color and are supplemented with line drawings and illustrations. 1 vol, 120 pgs 2015 US, AMPERSAND PUBLISHING
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1-PAVI020 020 PROFILE AIRCRAFT:North American F-86A Sabre 1 vol, 12 pgs 1970's UK
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1-SS0036 JET PLANES OF THE THIRD REICH:V1 Secret Projects Takes a highly informative look at several of theGerman rocket & jet powered aircraft that neverwent into production. B/w line art, technical data(30) color photos & 150+ b/w photos.0 vol, 200 pgs 2006 US, SQUADRON/SIGNAL
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1-SS1021 B-24 IN ACTION 1 vol, 48 pgs 1973 CROWLEY, SQUADRON/SIGNAL
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2-SS1024 F-15 EAGLE IN ACTION 1 vol, 48 pgs 1974 CARROLTON, SQUAD/SIGNAL
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2-SS1032 F-14 TOMCAT IN ACTION 1 vol, 48 pgs 1976 WARREN, SQUADRON/SIGNAL
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2-SS1035 F-11 IN ACTION 1 vol, 58 pgs 1976 WARREN, SQUADRON/SIGNAL
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2-SS1040 P-80 SHOOTING SATR T-33/F-34 IN ACTION 1 vol, 48 pgs 1974 CARROLTON, SQUAD/SIGNAL
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2-SS1042 B-36 IN ACTION 1 vol, 58 pgs 1976 WARREN, SQUADRON/SIGNAL
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2-SS1061 F-84 THUNDERJET IN ACTION 1 vol, 48 pgs 1974 CARROLTON, SQUAD/SIGNAL
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2-SS1067 P-47 THUNDERBOLT IN ACTION 1 vol, 48 pgs 1976 WARREN, SQUADRON/SIGNAL
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2-SS1068 P2V NEPTUNE IN ACTION 1 vol, 48 pgs 1974 CARROLTON, SQUAD/SIGNAL
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2-SS1085 JUNKERS Ju88 IN ACTION:Part 1 1 vol, 58 pgs 1976 WARREN, SQUADRON/SIGNAL
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2-SS1086 U-2 SPYPLANE IN ACTION 1 vol, 48 pgs 1980 CARROLTON, SQUAD/SIGNAL
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2-SS1095 AG-64 APACHE IN ACTION 1 vol, 48 pgs 1974 CARROLTON, SQUAD/SIGNAL
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2-SS1103 FJ FURY IN ACTION 1 vol, 48 pgs 1974 CARROLTON, SQUAD/SIGNAL
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2-SS1104 F-89 SCORPIAN IN ACTION 1 vol, 48 pgs 1974 CARROLTON, SQUAD/SIGNAL
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2-SS1113 JUNKERS JU88 IN ACTION:Part 2 1 vol, 58 pgs 1976 WARREN, SQUADRON/SIGNAL
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2-SS1115 F-117 STEALTH IN ACTION 1 vol, 58 pgs 1976 WARREN, SQUADRON/SIGNAL
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2-SS1121 HAWKER HUNTER IN ACTION 1 vol, 58 pgs 1976 WARREN, SQUADRON/SIGNAL
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2-SS1123 BE2 IN ACTION 1 vol, 58 pgs 1976 WARREN, SQUADRON/SIGNAL
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2-SS1142 FOCKE-WULF fw189 IN ACTION 1 vol, 52 pgs 1993 TEXAS, SQUADRON/SIGNAL
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1-SS5535 WALK AROUND:EA-6B PROWLER 1 vol, 80 pgs 2006 US, SQUADRON/SIGNAL
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1-SS8272 DETAIL & SCALE:FJ FURY (8) color pages, b/w illust, photos & drawings.1 vol, 72 pgs 2009 US, SQUADRON/SIGNAL
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1-47570 anon VERTICAL TAKE OF AIRCRAFT/HELICOPTERS A mixed lot from the early 80's about VerticalTake Of aircraft/helicopters; includes BoeingVertol NEWS, Boeing Chinook NEWS, Defense ScienceMAGS, manuals, brochures, b/w-color photos etc.1 vol, 0 pgs 1980's
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1-CM002 anon 002 CAMOUFLAGE AND MARKINGS:N.A. Mustang (2) color pages, rest b/w camouflage drawings1 vol, 24 pgs 19?? LONDON, DUCIMUS BOOKS LTD
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1-CM008 anon 008 CAMOUFLAGE AND MARKINGS:Boulton Paul Defiant (2) color pages, rest b/w camouflage drawings1 vol, 24 pgs 19?? LONDON, DUCIMUS BOOKS LTD
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1-CM010 anon 010 CAMOUFLAGE AND MARKINGS:Douglas Boston/Havoc (2) color pages, rest b/w camouflage drawings1 vol, 24 pgs 19?? LONDON, DUCIMUS BOOKS LTD
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1-49770 Bell, Dana USAF COLORS AND MARKINGS IN THE 1990'S 8.5x11, the first detailed look at the camouflage of modern US aircraft, includes a USAF Color Chip chart, lots of b/w camouflage schemes by aircraft type, appendices.1 vol, 148 pgs 1992 LONDON, GREENHILL BOOKS
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1-222630 Bowman, Martin The Vought F4U Corsair - Images of War series First flown in 1940, the prototype Vought F4U Corsair instantly became the fastest fighter in the world and the fastest US aircraft of any description. Powered by a huge 18-cylinder Pratt and Whitney Double Wasp engine driving an enormous 13 feet 4 inch propeller, the first Corsairs were capable of 417mph. This figure would rise to nearly 450mph in later versions. 120 color & black and white illustrations

Production began in 1941, not only by Vought but also by Goodyear and Brewster, and the F4U entered service with the US Navy in September 1942. The aircraft subsequently came to be extensively used from land and sea by the US Marines, Royal Navy and Royal New Zealand Air Force. Famous squadrons like VMF-214 'The Black Sheep' and VF-17 'Jolly Rogers', along with many others, maintained total ascendancy over the Japanese for the rest of the war - a remarkable achievement for a single type.

After the Second World War the Corsair remained in production and was used with distinction by the French in Indo-China and again by the US Navy in Korea. Since then Corsairs have achieved significant success in air races and more and more are being restored to fly for museums and warbird enthusiasts the world over.

This comprehensive new book combines technical information and detailed development history with a fascinating combat history told, in many cases, by the Second World War and Korean War pilots themselves. Well researched, readable and illustrated with scores of rare and previously unpublished photographs, The Vought F4U Corsair is the perfect book for any fan of the 'bent wing bird'.
1 vol, 128 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-965001 Breffort, Dominique and Jouineau, Andre 001 MESSERSCHMITT Me-109 1936-1942:Volume 1 All color, hundreds of side views, top downs,nose art, insignia, b/w photos.

This new set of books by Histoire & Collections is devoted to the most prestigious warbirds from the Second World War.
From the first prototype to the early versions of Me 109 F, this book retraces, in more than 300 colour profiles, the history of the ubiquitous German fighter during Luftwaffe's victorious years. 1 vol, 84 pgs 2002 PARIS, HISTOIRE & COLLECT
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1-969015 Buttler, Tony 015 COLD WAR DELTA PROTOTYPES: The Fairey Deltas, Convair Century-series, and Avro 707 Examines the development of the delta wing in Britain and America, and the way in which experimental aircraft like the Fairey Deltas proved their potential and versatility. In Britain it covers the Fairey Delta 1 and Fairey Delta 2, the proposed Fairey Delta Rocket Fighter and huge Delta 3 long range interceptor, and the Avro 707. On the American side, it examines the Convair XF-92 and XF-92A, the development of the Delta Dagger/Delta Dart family, and the Convair Sea Dart - the world's only supersonic seaplane.

Although Gloster produced the delta wing Javelin, and Boulton Paul its P.111 research aircraft, Fairey and Avro were the champions of the delta in Britain.

Meanwhile in America, with the exception of Douglas's Navy jet fighter programmes, Convair largely had the delta wing to itself. These development lines, one on each side of the Atlantic, had essentially the same objective - to produce high-speed fighter aircraft. In Britain, the Fairey Delta 2 went on to break the World Air Speed Record in spectacular fashion, but it failed to win a production order. In contrast Convair received major orders for two jet fighter types and one jet bomber. At the same time, the British Avro company built the 707 family of research aircraft, which led to the famous Vulcan, to show how the delta wing could be adopted for a highly successful subsonic bomber.
1 vol, 80 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-17200 Cain, Charles W. editor VOLUME #1 PART #1:AIRCRAFT IN PROFILE Profile Publications Volume One/Part One. Scare and hard to find, Single Profiles #1-12.1 vol, 144 pgs 1975 GARDEN CITY, DOUBLEDAY
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1-PROAVI Cain, Charles W. editor AIRCRAFT IN PROFILE:Single issues, 1-262 Indiviual issues, text, b/w photosphotos and illust, color plates.1 vol, 12 pgs 1970's UK
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1-211380 Crickmore, Paul SR-71 BLACKBIRD Lockheed's SR-71 Blackbird is one of the most iconic and famous jets ever built. Assembled in secret at Lockheed's Skunkworks, the Blackbird's vital statistics remain phenomenal decades later.

It holds the airspeed record for a manned jet aircraft, operated at an altitude other aircraft could barely touch and was a marvel of technical engineering. Drawing on declassified material, leading SR-71 expert Paul Crickmore reveals the history of the most fascinating of aircraft, accompanied by a range of fantastic illustrations, photographs and facts about the world's most secret spy plane. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-SS10205 Dann, Richard P-40 WARHAWK IN ACTION The Curtiss P-40 Warhawk, a US single-engine, single-seat, all-metal fighter and ground-attack aircraft, first took to the air in 1939. In service throughout World War II and used by most Allied powers during the war, the P-40 was the third most-produced American pursuit plane. A total of 13,738 of the aircraft were produced by the time output ceased in November of 1944.

The P-40 first saw combat with British Commonwealth forces in June 1941, but it was in the Pacific that the aircraft became an icon. Decorated with menacing shark mouths, P-40s served as workhorse fighters of the American Volunteer Group - better known as the 'Flying Tigers' -- in China.

The P-40 was the first Allied fighter to be supplied to the Soviet Union under Lend-Lease for use against the Germans. After Pearl Harbor, the US Army Air Force flew the P-40 extensively in the Mediterranean Theater and during Operation Torch and the subsequent advance northwards into Europe.

Illustrated with 168 photographs, numerous color profiles, and detailed line drawings, this volume traces the development of the various modifications of the P-40 throughout the war years and carries on with a few contemporary shots of surviving P-40s still going through their paces at airshows today.1 vol, 80 pgs 2016 US, SQUADRON/SIGNAL
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1-969012 Davies, Peter 012 DOUGLAS D-558: D-558-1 Skystreak and D-558-2 Skyrocket The six Douglas D-558 research aircraft, built as two variants, were produced for a US Navy and NACA collaborative project to investigate flight in the high subsonic and supersonic regimes and to develop means of coping with the dangerous phenomena of compressibility and pitch-up which had caused many accidents to early jets. Wind tunnels could not provide the necessary data so pilots had to risk their safety in experimental aircraft which, for their time, achieved phenomenal performance. Supported by full-color artwork including three-view plates of the two D-558 models and a technical view of the D-2 cockpit.1 vol, 80 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-16804 Doll, Thomas FLYING LEATHERNECKS IN WORL WAR II 'Aero Pictorials #4', (150+) photos, index.1 vol, 96 pgs 1971 FALLBROOK, AERO PUBLISHER
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1-SS5001 Drendel, Lou MODERN MILITARY AIRCRAFT:HUEY (8) color pages, b/w illust and drawings.1 vol, 64 pgs 1983 CARROLTON, SQUAD/SIGNAL
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2-SS5003 Drendel, Lou MODERN MILITARY AIRCRAFT:EAGLE (8) color pages, b/w illust and drawings.1 vol, 64 pgs 1985 CARROLTON, SQUAD/SIGNAL
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2-SS5005 Drendel, Lou MODERN MILITARY AIRCRAFT:HORNET (8) color pages, b/w illust and drawings.1 vol, 64 pgs 1988 CARROLTON, SQUAD/SIGNAL
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2-SS6034 Drendel, Lou AIR WAR OVER SOUTHEAST ASIA:Volume #1, 1962-1966 (8) color pages, b/w photos, illust & drawings.1 vol, 80 pgs 1982 CARROLTON, SQUAD/SIGNAL
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1-222410 Fiegel, Sheryl and Theodore Hamady CHAMPIONS OF FLIGHT: Clayton Knight and William Heaslip: Artists Who Chronicled Aviation from the Great War to Victory in WWII Celebrates the work of Clayton Joseph Knight (1891-1969) and William John Heaslip (1898-1970), the two preeminent American aviation artists of their time, as they chronicled the golden age of aviation-from Charles Lindbergh's epochal transatlantic flight through the most devastating war in world history (1927-1945). Knight and Heaslip were experienced military men and formally trained artists who, combining an authenticity of experience and an artistic mastery of illustration, produced powerful artwork that influenced a generation of Americans, creating air-minded adults and youngsters, many of whom flocked to US military service after Pearl Harbor. Includes 220 color images and 200 b/w images.1 vol, 304 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-991007 Francillon, Rene USAFF MEDIUM BOMBER UNITS, ETO & MTO:1942-45 OSPREY/AIRWAR #7, eight color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISH'G
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1-991008 Francillon, Rene J. USAFF FIGHTER UNITS, EUROPE 1942-45 OSPREY/AIRWAR #8, eight color plates and text1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISH'G
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1-WBILL07 Gething, Michael NATO AIR POWER IN THE 1980'S 1 vol, 68 pgs 1981 LONDON, ARMS & ARMOUR
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1-100203 Green, William drawings by Dennis I. Punnett WAR PLANES OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR: VOLUME 3 Covers the fighter aircraft of Japan, Netherlands, Poland, Rumania, and the Soviet Union.1 vol, 181 pgs 1968 GARDEN CITY, HANOVER HOUSE
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1-221380 Gunston, Bill Jane's Fighting Aircraft of World War II More than one thousand black-and-white photographs, line drawings, and data tables accompany an authoritative survey of World War II aircraft that reviews the airpower of sixty-eight nations and provides detailed descriptions of each aircraft, 10x131 vol, 318 pgs 1989 US, MILITARY PRESS
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1-969013 Hallion, Richard 013 THE WRIGHT FLYERS 1899-1916: The Kites, Gliders, and Aircraft that Launched the Air Age This book traces the Wright Brothers' story, from their first success on that cold December day throughout their glory years to their eventual eclipse by other aviators. It explores in detail the process that lead them to their pioneering craft and their many subsequent achievements over the following years, and highlights their enduring importance in the age of modern flight.

Orville and Wilbur Wright, two bicycle-making brothers from Dayton, Ohio, secured their place as the most famous names in aviation history when, on December 17, 1903, they made the first powered, controlled, and sustained heavier-than-air flight. But their success over the cold and windswept Carolina dunes that day has overshadowed their many other accomplishments before and after that historic flight. The Wrights' progression from theory to analysis to ground-testing components and wing shapes, and then to flight-testing kites, gliders, and their first powered aeroplane, marked the world's first successful 'X-Plane' research and development program. They established a template all subsequent aircraft have followed, one still relevant in the era of hypersonic flight and drone research.1 vol, 80 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-195440 Holmes, Tony DOGFIGHT: The Greatest Air Duels of World War II Fighter pilots are the elite of the elite. It can take years of training to produce a fighter pilot and even longer to produce a plane that is worthy of their skills. Yet a dogfight can last only minutes. Discover what it felt like to be a fighter pilot during World War II, flying some of the most iconic planes to have ever graced the skies during combats when both man and machine were tested to the limit. This volume reveals the greatest aerial match-ups which have become the stuff of legend, from Spitfires battling Messerschmitts over the skies of Southern England to Fw 190s attempting to turn the tide against the ever-advancing Mustangs of the 8th Air Force during the dying days of the war.

Contents:
Part I: Spitfires vs Bf 109
Part II: P-51 Mustang vs Fw 190
Part III: P-40 Warhawk vs Ki-43 Oscar: China 1944-45
Part IV: P-47 Thunderbolt vs Bf 109G
Part V: Seafire vs Zero 1 vol, 352 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-991013 Imrie, Alex GERMAN FIGHTER UNITS, 1914-MAY 1917 OSPREY/AIRWAR #13, eight color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISH'G
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1-80610 Leonard, Herbert ENCYLOPEDIA OF SOVIET FIGHTERS 1939-1951 Exhaustive chronological study, covers every single fighter from obscure projects to mass produced fighters, drawings/photos, index.1 vol, 192 pgs 2005 PARIS, HISTOIRE & COLLECT
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1-ARCO16 McDowell, Ernst illust by Richard WardBarthorp, Mi REPUBLIC F/RF-84F THUNDERSTREAK/THUNDERFLASH eight color plates, b/w illust & photos, text,1 vol, 48 pgs 1969 NY, ARCO PUBLISHING
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1-27910 Morgan, Len scale drawings by Richard Groh AT-6 HARVARD, THE 'Famous Aircraft' series, 100+ b/w illust/photos.1 vol, 64 pgs 1985 FALLBROOK, AREO PUBLISHER
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1-33140 Moyes, Phillip illust by James Goulding ROYAL AIR FORCE BOMBERS OF WORLD WAR II:Volume #2 16 color pgs, b/w photos, BOEING B-17C FLYING FORTRESS 1, BRISTOL BLENHEIM, HANDLEY PAGE HAMPDEN, HALIFAX, LOCKHEED VEGA VENTURA, VICKERS WELLESLEY.1 vol, 64 pgs 1968 GARDEN CITY, DOUBLEDAY
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1-991022 Munday, Eric USAFF BOMBER UNITS, PACIFIC:1941-45 OSPREY/AIRWAR #22, eight color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISH'G
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3-14480 Munson, Kenneth HELICOPTERS & OTHER ROTORCRAFT SINCE 1907 Blandford Book. 80 color plates and text, Index.1 vol, 178 pgs 1969 POOLE, BLANDFORD PRESS
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1-30560 Munson, Kenneth FLYING BOATS & SEAPLANES SINCE 1910 Another volume in the Blandford series covers flying boats and seaplanes since 1910. Includes 69 color plates, tech data, and text.1 vol, 164 pgs 1971 NY, MACMILLAN COMPANY
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1-34250 Niccoli, Riccardo and Sacchetti, Renzo ITALIAN MILITARY AVIATION TODAY Over (200) hundred color photos of the Italian Air Force 1992, English text on each page.1 vol, 136 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-38340 Nowarra, Heinz J. tone paintings by Hepworth, W.F. MESSERSCHMIDT 109-A FAMOUS GERMAN FIGHTER, THE 8.5x11, (24) tone paintings, many b/w drawings and illust, tech data and more, scarce.1 vol, 200 pgs 1966 UK, HARLEYFORD PUBLICAT'S
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1-965010 Paloque, Gerald 010 F-4 Phantom Volume 1: US Navy/USMC Volume 1 covers US Navy and USMC fighters with hundreds of color side views, top downs, nose art, and insignia. Also includes black and white photos. (Vol. 2 covers USAF and Export versions -- see book number 965013).

In 1953, McDonnell tasked one of his engineer teams with modernizing the F3H Demon. In July 1959, the F4H-1 was officially christened Phantom II as a tribute to the McDonnell FH-1, the first American jet plane designed in 1953 and intended for carrier-borne from the outset.

Designed originally as a carrier-borne interceptor armed only with missiles, its beginnings were so promising that the USAF adopted it as a tactical fighter ands was quickly followed by an impressive number of other air forces around the world which explains why certain examples are still in service today.
1 vol, 84 pgs 2009 FRANCE, HISTOIRE & COLLEC
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1-191340 Pautigny, Bruno CORSAIR:30 Years of Filibustering 1940-1970 A complete illustrated history of one of the most successful aircraft types to emerge from WWII. B/w and color illust/photos/drawings/profiles.1 vol, 144 pgs 2008 FRANCE, HISTOIRE & COLLEC
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1-WBILL03 Peacock, Lindsay U.S. AIR FORCE IN THE 1970'S 1 vol, 68 pgs 1981 LONDON, ARMS & ARMOUR
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1-991004 Pegg, Martin LUFTWAFFE GROUND ATTACK UNITS 1939-45 OSPREY/AIRWAR #4, eight color plates and text1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISH'G
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1-62702 Philpott, Bryan GERMAN BOMBERS OVER ENGLAND:#2 WW2 Photo Album 100+ b/w photos1 vol, 96 pgs 1981 TUCSON, AZTEX CORPORATION
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2-62702 Philpott, Bryan GERMAN BOMBERS OVER ENGLAND:#2 WW2 Photo Album 100+ b/w photos1 vol, 96 pgs 1978 UK, PSL
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2-62706 Philpott, Bryan GERMAN FIGHTERS OVER THE MED:#6 WW2 Photo Album 100+ b/w photos1 vol, 96 pgs 1978 UK, PSL
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1-62708 Philpott, Bryan GERMAN FIGHTERS OVER RUSSIA:#8 WW2 Photo Album 100+ b/w photos1 vol, 96 pgs 1979 UK, PSL
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1-62713 Philpott, Bryan GERMAN BOMBERS OVER THE MED:#13 WW2 Photo Album 100+ b/w photos1 vol, 96 pgs 1979 UK, PSL
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1-62716 Philpott, Bryan GERMAN FIGHTERS OVER RUSSIA:#16 WW2 Photo Album 100+ b/w photos1 vol, 98 pgs 1980 TUCSON, AZTEX CORPORATION
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2-62718 Philpott, Bryan GERMAN MARITIME AIRCRAFT:#18 WW2 Photo Album 100+ b/w photosGerman Naval Aviation.1 vol, 98 pgs 1981 UK, PATRICK STEPHENS
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1-991001 Philpott, Bryan RAF FIGHTER UNITS, EUROPE:1939-1942 OSPREY/AIRWAR #1, eight color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1977 NY, SKY BOOKS
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1-991005 Philpott, Bryan RAF BOMBER UNITS 1939-42 OSPREY/AIRWAR #5, eight color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISH'G
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1-991010 Philpott, Bryan RAF FIGHTER UNITS, EUROPE:1942-1945 OSPREY/AIRWAR #10, eight color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1978 NY, SKY BOOKS
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1-991019 Philpott, Bryan RAF BOMBER UNITS, JULY 1942-1945 OSPREY/AIRWAR #19, eight color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISH'G
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1-991023 Philpott, Bryan RAF COMBAT UNITS, SEAC 1941-1945 OSPREY/AIRWAR #23, eight color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISH'G
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1-191080 Pons, Gregory 8TH AIR FORCE 9x12, descriptions of combat missions flown by the B-17 Heavy Bomber Groups 1942-1945. Full color throughout details the aircraft,their nose art and crew equipment.1 vol, 192 pgs 2008 FRANCE, HISTOIRE COLLEC'S
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1-191090 Pons, Gregory 9TH AIR FORCE 9x12, descriptions of combat missions flown by the Fighter Groups that supported Operation Overlord and the follow on operations. Full color illust, photos of aircraft, equipment etc.1 vol, 192 pgs 2009 FRANCE, HISTOIRE COLLEC'S
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1-WBILL01 Price, Alfred LUFTWAFFE 1933-1945, THE:Vol 1 1 vol, 68 pgs 1981 LONDON, ARMS & ARMOUR
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1-WBILL02 Price, Alfred LUFTWAFFE 1933-1945, THE:Vol 2 1 vol, 68 pgs 1981 LONDON, ARMS & ARMOUR
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1-WBILL05 Price, Alfred LUFTWAFFE 1933-1945, THE:Vol 3 1 vol, 68 pgs 1982 LONDON, ARMS & ARMOUR
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1-969017 Richardson, Steve 017 MCDONNELL XP-67 MOONBAT History of the USAAF's futuristic World War II prototype interceptor, the McDonnell Aircraft Company's XP-67 Moonbat with photos, plans, and meticulous new digital artwork. Futuristic lines promised performance, but development was still underway when disaster struck. Just before Army performance demonstration flights were scheduled to begin, an engine fire destroyed the only XP-67 prototype, leaving a host of unanswered questions about what might have been, and leading to decades of continuing fascination with the XP-67 among aviation buffs and aircraft modelers. Also examines the XP-67's immediate precursors as well as alternative configurations for unbuilt variants aimed at different missions.1 vol, 80 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-38330 Robertson, Bruce tone paintings by Hepworth, W.F. SPITFIRE-THE STORY OF A FAMOUS FIGHTER Harleyford books are the prime sources for any who are interested in aviation. Photographic illust, index, 24 tone paintings of aircraft. Scarce.1 vol, 216 pgs 1961 UK, HARLEYFORD PUBLICAT'S
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1-991002 Scutts, Jerry USAAF HEAVY BOMBER UNITS ETO & MTO, 1942-1945 OSPREY/AIRWAR #2, eight color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1977 NY, SKY BOOKS
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1-991006 Scutts, Jerry LUFTWAFFE FIGHTER UNITS EUROPE, 1939-41 OSPREY/AIRWAR #6, eight color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1977 NEW YORK, SKY BOOKS
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1-991009 Scutts, Jerry LUFTWAFFE NIGHT FIGHTER UNITS, 1939-1945 OSPREY/AIRWAR #9, eight color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISH'G
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1-991015 Scutts, Jerry LUFTWAFFE BOMBER UNITS, 1939-1941 OSPREY/AIRWAR #15, eight color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISH'G
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1-991011 Shores, Christopher LUFWAFFE FIGHTER UNITS RUSSIA, 1941-45 OSPREY/AIRWAR #11, eight color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1978 NY, SKY BOOKS
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1-991012 Shores, Christopher USAAF FIGHTER UNITS, MTO 1942-45 OSPREY/AIRWAR #12, eight color plates, text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1978 NY, SKY BOOKS PUBLISHING
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1-991024 Shores, Christopher LUFTWAFFE FIGHTER UNITS, EUROPE 1942-45 OSPREY/AIRWAR #24, eight color plates and text.1 vol, 48 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISH'G
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1-236810 Taylor, John editor JANE'S ALL THE WORLD AIRCRAFT 1970-71: 62nd Edition All the specs, stats, and photos of all the aircraft of those years.1 vol, 819 pgs 1988 UK, JANES INFORMATION GROUP
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1-236820 Taylor, John editor JANE'S ALL THE WORLD AIRCRAFT 1972-73: 63rd Edition All the specs, stats, and photos of all the aircraft of those years.1 vol, 819 pgs 1988 UK, JANES INFORMATION GROUP
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1-16050 Toliver, Colonel Raymond F. & Constable, Trevor FIGHTER ACES OF THE USA:WWI to the Vietnam War The story of the great aces from, full action account of their planes, their dogfights, b/w photos/illust, lists of all US aces and top aces.1 vol, 400 pgs 1979 FALLBROOK, AREO PUBLISH'G
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1-ARCO10 Ward, Richard illustrator and complier LOCKHEED P-38 LIGHTNING OSPREY AIRCAM series #10eight color pages, many b/w photos/drawings.1 vol, 48 pgs 1974 UK. OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-68990 Weal, John GERMAN ACES OF THE RUSSIAN FRONT 100+ color illust, many b/w drawings highlight this look at the German FW 190 and ME 109 Aces.1 vol, 192 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISH'NG
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1-224001 Willis, Matthew Fleet Air Arm Legends: Supermarine Seafire Renowned naval aviation author Matthew Willis tells the story of the Supermarine Seafire - a navalized version of the famous Spitfire adapted for use on aircraft carriers. Some 2646 examples were built and saw action with the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm from November 1942 until after the Korean War in the early 1950s. It was involved in combat during the Allied landings in North Africa (Operation Torch), the Allied invasions of Sicily and Italy, the D-Day landings, and Operation Dragoon in southern France. With the Pacific fleet, the Seafire proved capable of intercepting and destroying the feared Japanese kamikaze attack aircraft. 80 drawings and photos, 15 color illustrations1 vol, 92 pgs 2020 UK, MORTONS BOOKS
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1-193250 Winchester. Jim JET FIGHTERS INSIDE OUT - 1942 to Present Discover some of the most the amazing military aircraft of all time in this exhilarating new title with inside and outside vantage points. This high-flying reference book gives mere mortals a unique chance to climb into the cockpits of classified military aircraft, and launch up into the clouds for recon missions and air-to-air combat. From the earliest models developed during WWI to the sophisticated military aircraft of the 21st century, readers can explore iconic fighter jets like the sub-sonic MiG-17, one of the Soviet Union's most punishing weapons, and the iconic McDonnell-Douglas F-15 Eagle, in flight since 1972. Learn how military aircraft evolved from the light-weight bi-planes of WWI to today's technological wonders equipped with radar and long-range missiles. Large-scale spreads are visually arresting, and feature detailed specifications and fact-boxes, as well as specially commissioned cross-section diagrams revealing the design and construction of featured planes. The book is also filled with archival photographs, detailed artwork, and maps.
1 vol, 0 pgs 2010 US, THUNDER BAY PRESS
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1-969014 Wolf, William 014 WORLD WAR II US GUNSHIPS YB-40 FLYING FORTRESS and XB-41 LIBERATOR BOMBER ESCORTS Describes the politics, development, and associated problems of both escort types. The XB-40 and XB-41 were secret, little-known experimental modifications of the B-17F and B-24D, respectively, into heavily-armed bomber gunships sometimes referred to as bomber escorters. They were developed during early World War II in response to the lack of a USAAF long-range fighter aircraft able to escort and protect regular B-17 formations making the round trip from Britain deep into Germany.

Unfortunately, these 'protecters' were found wanting in several ways -- after the addition of guns and ammunition they became overweight and tail-heavy causing center of gravity problems and each encountered numerous delays in the development and delivery of their various armament additions and improvements, particularly the Bendix chin turret.
1 vol, 80 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-969016 Wolf, William 016 DOUGLAS XB-19: America's Giant World War II Intercontinental Bomber This book provides an illustrated history of the XB-19 intercontinental bomber and the text is supported by previously unpublished photographs. Since the XB-19 project was top secret and there was only one example built there is little information remaining for researchers. Over the years Bill Wolf has collected the largest quantity of XB-19 material and a number of photographs, including a copy of the original Army Air Force acceptance of the aircraft, first-hand narratives of its first flight, and other USAAC and Douglas Company documents.

In 1935 the USAAC wanted to build a potential intercontinental bomber, a 'Guardian of the Hemisphere,' and granted Douglas a contract to build the world's largest bomber. The groundwork for the intercontinental bomber had been laid in the previous two decades by the courageous military and civilian pilots who risked their lives to set new distance and endurance records.

While the XB-19 never flew as an intercontinental bomber or even as a combat bomber; its contributions as a 'Flying Laboratory' significantly influenced the development of the Consolidated B-36 Peacemaker, the world's first true intercontinental bomber.1 vol, 80 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-20870 Wood, Tony and Gunston, Bill HITLER'S LUFTWAFFE A pictorial history and technical encyclopedia of Hitler's air power in World War II, b/w illust, line drawings, color plates and photos, index.1 vol, 248 pgs 1970's? NY, SLAMANDER BOOKS
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1-192601 TIGER 1942-1943: TECHNICAL AND OPERATIONAL HISTORY Vol. 1 9x12, 600 B+W photos, 88 pages of color, many 2D and 3D profiles. This first volume will cover the technical development of the TIGER tank and also the combat history of each Tiger tank unit during the years 1942 and 1943.

Separate MAP BOOK: 20 maps in the map book, plus 4 large separate B2 fold-out sheets (26'x 19', 67 cm x 48 cm). The fold-out sheets will include areas of: Citadel, Leningrad, Zaporozhe, the Caucasus, Rostov, Nevel and Vitebsk. Some will be the regular maps, some others will be in 3D, showing the physical terrain.

1 vol, 448 pgs 2010
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1-929034 STEEL MASTERS SPECIAL #34:Stalingrad 1 vol, 84 pgs 2007 PARIS, HISTOIRE & COLLECT
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1-APRO01 ARMOUR IN PROFILE #01:Tank Mark IV (2) color pages, lots of tech spechs & b/w photos.1 vol, 12 pgs 1970's LONDON, PROFILE PUBS
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1-APRO06 ARMOUR IN PROFILE #06:M.24 Chaffee (2) color pages, lots of tech spechs & b/w photos.1 vol, 8 pgs 1970's LONDON, PROFILE PUBS
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1-APRO19 ARMOUR IN PROFILE #19:Tank Mark VIII (2) color pages, lots of tech spechs & b/w photos.1 vol, 8 pgs 1970's LONDON, PROFILE PUBS
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1-APRO21 ARMOUR IN PROFILE #21:SU.85/SU.100 Tank Destroyer (2) color pages, lots of tech spechs & b/w photos.1 vol, 8 pgs 1970's LONDON, PROFILE PUBS
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1-BDATA03 03 BELLONA MILITARY VEHICLE DATA 1 vol, 20 pgs 1973 UK, MODEL & ALLIED PUBS'G
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1-BPRIN02 02 BELLONA MILITARY VEHICLE PRINTS 1 vol, 20 pgs 1970's UK, MODEL & ALLIED PUBS
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1-BPRIN03 03 BELLONA MILITARY VEHICLE PRINTS 1 vol, 20 pgs 1970's UK, MODEL & ALLIED PUBS
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1-BPRIN04 04 BELLONA MILITARY VEHICLE PRINTS 1 vol, 20 pgs 1970's UK, MODEL & ALLIED PUBS
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1-BPRIN05 05 BELLONA MILITARY VEHICLE PRINTS 1 vol, 20 pgs 1970's UK, MODEL & ALLIED PUBS
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1-BPRIN06 06 BELLONA MILITARY VEHICLE PRINTS 1 vol, 20 pgs 1970's UK, MODEL & ALLIED PUBS
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1-CP7044 US ARMOURED ARTILLERY IN COMBAT 1942-1945 8.5x11, 'Armour at War' series, (16) pages ofcolor drawings, lots of b/w photos.1 vol, 72 pgs 2004 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBS
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1-PAFV047 047 PROFILE AFV WEAPONS:Russian T-34 1 vol, 12 pgs 19?? LONDON, PROFILE PUBLICAT.
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1-PAFV050 050 PROFILE AFV WEAPONS::Swiss Battle Tanks 1 vol, 12 pgs 19?? LONDON, PROFILE PUBLICAT.
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1-PAFV057 057 PROFILE AFV WEAPONS:SdKfz 251/250 1 vol, 12 pgs 19?? LONDON, PROFILE PUBLICAT.
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1-PAFV063 063 PROFILE AFV WEAPONS:AMX-30 Battle Tank 1 vol, 12 pgs 19?? LONDON, PROFILE PUBLICAT.
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1-SS6038 ARMOUR IN KOREA (8) color pages, b/w photos, illust & drawings.1 vol, 64 pgs 2006 US, SQUADRON/SIGNAL
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1-SS6096 TANK WARFARE ON IWO JIMA Details the Marine & Japanese Tanks used. 130+ b/wphotos(many never seen before), 14 color plates.1 vol, 96 pgs 2008 US, SQUADRON/SIGNAL
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1-210041 Anderson Thomas THE HISTORY OF THE PANZERWAFFE: Volume 1: 1939-42 First volume covering the development, deployment, and use of the WWII armored force.1 vol, 304 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-210042 Anderson Thomas THE HISTORY OF THE PANZERWAFFE: Volume 2: 1942-45 The final years of World War II saw the legendary Panzerwaffe face its most difficult challenges, with Allied troops landing at Normandy and storming across the continent and the Russians gaining the upper hand on the Eastern Front. As Germany fought fiercely to hold on to the advantages gained in the early years, they relied heavily on the Panzer IV, the Panzer V Panther, and the StuG III to hold back their advancing opponents.

This second volume on the Panzerwaffe offers a comprehensive guide to the final years of Germany's most famous fighting force, covering the further use of the Panzer IV, the role played by the StuG III assault gun and the battlefield debut of the formidable Panther. Combat reports and rare archive photographs help uncover the final years of the panzers, including defense against the D-Day landings, the Ardennes Offensive, and the last stand in and around Berlin.1 vol, 304 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-210043 Anderson Thomas THE HISTORY OF THE PANZERWAFFE: Volume 3: The Panzer Division This third volume focuses on the most important units in the Panzerwaffe, and some of the most famous units in the history of warfare: the Panzer Divisions. It details their pre-war origins and how they developed over the course of the war, covering all the specialized units and how they operated on the battlefield. Illustrated throughout with many rare and previously unpublished images and the text draws heavily on original German documents.1 vol, 288 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-214970 Anderson, Thomas PANTHER This new study draws upon original German archival material to tell the story of the birth of the Panther in response to the Soviet tanks encountered in 1941 and then analyzes its success on the battlefield -- and the many modifications and variants that also came into play. Illustrated throughout with rare photographs and drawings, many of which have never been published in English before, this is a unique history of one of the most famous tanks of World War II. 1 vol, 288 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-217701 Anderson, Thomas THE HISTORY OF THE PANZERJAGER: Volume 1: Origins and Evolution 1939-42 The German Panzerjager, or Panzerjagertruppe, was one of the most innovative fighting arms of World War II and its story has never properly been told. Many books have focused on an element of the story - the Hetzer, Jagdpanzer, Jagdpanther - but this covers the development and organization of Nazi Germany's anti-tank force from its earliest origins in World War I, through its development in the interwar period, and its baptism of fire in the early days of World War II.

This is the first of two volumes that will trace the story through the glory years of Blitzkrieg and the improvements that were made when Soviet tanks were first encountered, leading to new weapons, tactics, and organization. It is packed with previously unpublished wartime photographs, combat reports, and detailed charts and statistics to give an unparalleled account of this unique arm of the Wehrmacht. 1 vol, 304 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-217702 Anderson, Thomas THE HISTORY OF THE PANZERJAGER: Volume 2: From Stalingrad to Berlin 1943-45 Volume 2 continues development of the Panzerjager concept during the mid-war years, describing the innovative new vehicles such as the Ferdinand, Elefant, and Nashorn and key role during battles in desert and Eastern front. Packed with previously unpublished wartime photographs, combat reports, and detailed charts and statistics. 1 vol, 288 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-219410 Anderson, Thomas PANZER ARTILLERIE: Firepower for the Panzer Divisions The German Panzerjager, or Panzerjagertruppe, was one of the most innovative fighting arms of World War II and its story has never properly been told. Many books have focused on an element of the story -- the Hetzer, Jagdpanzer, Jagdpanther -- but this covers the development and organization of Nazi Germany's anti-tank force from its earliest origins in World War I, through its development in the interwar period, and its baptism of fire in the early days of World War II.

This is the first of two volumes that will trace the story through the glory years of Blitzkrieg and the improvements that were made when Soviet tanks were first encountered, leading to new weapons, tactics, and organization. It is packed with previously unpublished wartime photographs, combat reports, and detailed charts and statistics to give an unparalleled account of this unique arm of the Wehrmacht. 1 vol, 256 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-225990 Anderson, Thomas PANZER IV Fully illustrated throughout with contemporary photographs, this fascinating study tells the complete story of Germany's most widely produced tank of World War II, from its design and development that started in 1934 to its many upgrades and variants. At first, German planners envisioned the tank in a secondary role, but during the invasions of The Low Countries and France, it took on a more central role.

When the Panzerwaffe turned east to attack the Soviet Union, the Panzer IV initially fared poorly against the better-armed T-34. However, upgrades to its gun and armour protection saw it perform far better, not only against Soviet armour but also against British and American tanks in North Africa and Italy. In 1944, it was slowly replaced by the Panzer V Panther, but the dire strategic situation meant that it bore the brunt of the Allied D-Day invasion and its aftermath, and it remained in service until the end of the war. 1 vol, 288 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-227880 Anderson, Thomas PANZERGRENADIER Describes the development and evolution of the WWII German armored infantry force that accompanied the panzers as they crossed the battlefields of Europe, as well as detailing the vehicles and equipment that were developed to support their specialized role.1 vol, 288 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-227890 Anderson, Thomas BLITZKRIEG: The Invasion of Poland to the Fall of France Studies the then new 'Blitzkrieg' form of warfare that redrew the map of Europe in the opening year of World War II, bringing about the military collapse of three modern industrialized armies: Poland, Norway, and France/BeNeLux. Illustrated throughout with detailed maps, artwork, and contemporary photographs.1 vol, 304 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-229460 Anderson, Thomas PANZER III Details the history of the Panzer III throughout World War II, from its early development in the pre-war years, through its pivotal role in the Blitzkrieg campaigns in Poland and Western Europe, to its eventual obsolescence. Profusely illustrated.

The Panzer III was the mainstay of the German armoured forces in the early years of World War II and spearheaded the victories in Poland, Western Europe and the Balkans. Designed and developed in the mid-1930s, it was originally equipped with a 3.7cm gun and with 30mm-thick armour. Early combat in Poland and France saw the need for this to be upgraded, and later models were armed with a 5cm KwK L/42 gun and had the frontal armour reinforced to 60mm by adding extra plating. This later version proved to be particularly effective during the campaigns in the Balkans and against British armour in the North African desert campaign. However, in the first months of Operation Barbarossa - the German invasion of the Soviet Union - it became obvious to battlefield commanders that the Panzer III had become obsolete as a main battle tank and it began to be replaced by the Panzer IV as the main front-line battle tank.

The Panzer III was relegated to a secondary role, but its chassis proved the basis for the Sturmgeschutz III, which became the most widespread German armoured vehicle of World War II.
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1-236420 Anderson, Thomas PANZER RECONNAISSANCE Draws on first-hand accounts and rare and previously unseen photographs in this comprehensive and fully-illustrated study of the Panzer reconnaissance troops, the crucial eyes and ears of the German armoured forces of World War II.

Equipped with a mixture of armoured cars and motorcycles, the motorized reconnaissance battalions (Aufklarungs-Abteilungen) often operated far ahead of battlefront to survey the terrain, observe enemy positions, and identify enemy forces - key information required ahead of any armoured assault. In the second half of the war, with Germany on the strategic defensive, armoured reconnaissance troops found themselves increasingly drawn into combat operations, and even holding sectors of the line. At the same time, more modern equipment was introduced with motorcycles phased out and purpose-built armoured personnel carriers (Schutzenpanzerwagen) introduced.1 vol, 288 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-88403 Anderson, Thomas illust Matteo Carlarino HISTORY FILE 03:PANZER Pz.Kpfw.IV-Short Barrel 75+ b/w photo, 2 pages of color drawings/markings1 vol, 64 pgs 2007 GENOVA, AUGRIA PUBLISHING
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1-229200 Andres, Didier U.S. ARMY SIGNAL CORPS VEHICLES 1941-45 Contains 348 black and white photos, four color photos, and two black and white illustrations to accompany a text filled with technical specs and details about the trucks, vans and trailers vital to maintain the communications of the U.S. Army in WWII. Many were variants of regular vehicles while others were specialized vehicles from the chassis up. Comprehensive and fully illustrated account covers radar, radio vehicles, plus specialized vehicles such as telephone repair trucks, mobile telephone switchboards and homing pigeon units1 vol, 160 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-237180 Andrews, William TANK GUN SYSTEMS: The First Thirty Years, 1916-1945: A Technical Examination Describes and examines the main gun systems of medium and heavy tanks from first use in 1916 in World War I to those fielded in numbers to the end of World War II in 1945, including tanks of the interwar period. Specifically considered are more than 100 guns of a caliber greater than 35 mm. The emphasis is on guns mounted in turrets on heavier tracked armored fighting vehicles (greater than 15 tons) which were considered tanks. There are, though, exceptions: the naval 6 pounder guns in First World War British tanks, as well as the 75 mm guns in French medium tanks of the same period (all turretless).

The treatment of gun systems includes sighting and fire control equipment, gun laying equipment, mounts and the array of munitions fired, as well as the actual gun, including its, barrel, cradle, breech, firing mechanism, sights and recoil system. Related to this are issues of gun handling (loading and unloading), ammunition design and rates of fire. Also examined are the maximum impulse and energy generated by firing some of the munitions available that must be absorbed by the gun recoil system.1 vol, 576 pgs 2023 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-929027 anon STEEL MASTERS SPECIAL #27: Normandie Contents include: Propelled Wespe and Peugeot 402B - 1/35; Konigstiger - 1/35; SdKfz 251/7 and Lorraine Beobachtung - 1:35; Crusader AA - 1/35; and Technical details: The Crusader AA.

Packed with color photos, illust and models.1 vol, 84 pgs 2005 PARIS, HISTOIRE & COLLECT
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1-CP7516 Arthur, Gordon MARINES ON THE GROUND-Operation Iraqi Freedoom (1) 8.5x11, 'Armour at War' mini series, (4) pages ofcolor drawings, 125+ color photos, scale drawings1 vol, 48 pgs 2006 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBS
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1-CP7517 Arthur, Gordon MARINES ON THE GROUND-Operation Iraqi Freedoom (2) 8.5x11, 'Armour at War' mini series, (4) pages ofcolor drawings, 125+ color photos, scale drawings1 vol, 48 pgs 2008 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBS
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1-89454 Baryatinskiy, Mikhail T-34 MEDIUM TANK 1939-1943 From the Russian archives this is a fresh look at this awesome tank. Lots of b/w and color photos,illust, drawings. Great interior shots.1 vol, 96 pgs 2007 UK, IAN ALLAN PUBLISHING
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1-84310 Baryatinsky, Mikhail & Kinnear, Jim STEEL FORTRESS:The Russian T-28 Medium Tank A4, hundreds of b/w photos/illust/drawings, (4) color pages of camouflage markings, tech specs.1 vol, 128 pgs 2000 UK, BARBAROSSA BOOKS
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1-211120 Baxter, Ian HITLER'S HEAVY PANZERS 1943-45: Images of War series In-depth captions and rare images chronicle the last desperate years of the Wehrmacht Panzerwaffe. Covered in this superb book are many variants, some well known and others less so including often modified, up-armored and up-gunned models. Copious images of Tiger Is and IIs, Panzerjagers, Panthers, Panzer IVs, StuG IIIs and IVs, Wespes, Hummels, are provided as well as other fine examples of German engineering. 140 pages and is split into three chapters plus three appendices: Armored Crew Uniforms, German Armored Vehicle Colors 1943-45, and a list of Panzer Divisions Units, Insignia, and Theaters of Operation.1 vol, 176 pgs 2016 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-86220 Baxter, Ian GERMAN PANZER MARKINGS 8.5x12, (20) color photos and 200+ b/w wartime photos of both unit and individual markings.1 vol, 136 pgs 2007 UK, THE CROWOOD PRESS
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1-213490 Bean, Tim RED ARMY TANKS OF WORLD WAR II: A Guide to Armoured Fighting Vehicles of the Red Army Details USSR tank development, tactics, and equipment from the early days of the tank arm in the 1920s through to the end of World War II.

Includes 170 rare black-and-white photographs, some of which have never been previously published, of 1920s - 1930s tank training, photographs taken on active service, and pictures of the major tank battles of the war. The photographs are complemented by detailed artworks of Soviet tanks and exhaustive specifications.1 vol, 176 pgs 2017 UK, AMBER BOOKS
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1-884601 Berne, Karl PANZERS IN THE BOCAGE:Under The Gun No 1 When the German Army retreated from Normandy they left behind many tanks and other AFVs. In the aftermath the Allies captured many on film. With (8) color pages they are detailed in this book1 vol, 64 pgs 2009 AUSTRALIA, THE FIREFLY COLLECTION
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1-86420 Bertin, F. ALLIED LIBERATION VEHICLES 7x10, full color throughout, from folding bicycle to tanks, covers the American/British/Canadian forces from Normandy to Berlin.1 vol, 128 pgs 2007 US, CASEMATE PUBLISHING
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1-85516 Bradford, George WWII AFV PLANS:V6 Other Axis & Allied AFV's 8.5x11, 200+ 1/35th & 1/48th scale line drawings. Australian, Belgian, Canadian, Czech, French, South African, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Polish and Romanian.1 vol, 96 pgs 2008 US, STACKPOLE BOOKS
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1-42570 Chamberlain, P. and Ellis, C. MAKING TRACKS:British Carrier Story 1914-1972 Tells the story of the British Armored Infantry Carrier, over 200 b/w photos, index.1 vol, 84 pgs 1973 WINDSOR, PROFILE PUB'ING
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2-51550 Chamberlain, Peter and Doyle, Hilary L. ENCYCLOPEDIA OF GERMAN TANKS OF WORLD WAR TWO 8.5x11, The Complete Illustrated Dictionary of German Battle Tanks, Armoured Cars, Self-Propelled Guns and Semi-Track AFV's. Hundreds of b/wdrawings, photos, illust, index.1 vol, 272 pgs 1993 LONDON, ARMS & ARMOUR PRS
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1-196410 Chaplain, F. AUTOBLINDO AB 40, 41 & 43: Armored Cars Monograph devoted to the most famous and popular family of World War II Italian armored cars describes technical details from a technical point and examines the cars' origins, development, and deployment on all major fronts. Includes service in the Italian Royal Army and, after the Italian armistice in September 1943, in the German Army until the end of the war. Some cars remained in service in various parts of the Italian Army for several years even after the war.

Includes 150 photos and drawings in b / w and color.1 vol, 72 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-197820 Chassillan, Marc Encyclopedie des Chars de Combat Modernes Tome 1: United States France Japan Germany This new work dedicated to contemporary combat tanks will be appearing in two volumes. Volume one introduces about one dozen tanks from four countries: France, USA, Japan, and Germany. Among them the reader will find the US Abrams, the Leclerc, and the German Leopard.

Marc Chassillan provides a detailed analysis of each tank, including plans, supporting profiles, and action shots. In addition, there are technical chapters on the machinery, exterior armor, the sight, and weaponry. This is truly the bible for those who are passionate about of modern tanks.

Oversized 9 x 12.25 inches.1 vol, 176 pgs 2012 FRANCE, Histoire and Collections
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1-197822 Chassillan, Marc Encyclopedie des Chars de Combat Modernes Tome 2: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa Volume 2 covers tanks from Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and other emerging countries, including a detailed analysis of each tank, plans, supporting profiles, and action shots. In addition, there are technical chapters on the machinery, exterior armor, the sight, and weaponry. This is truly the bible for those who are passionate about of modern tanks.

Oversized 9 x 12.25 inches.1 vol, 176 pgs 2012 FRANCE, Histoire and Collections
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1-CP7048 Cockle, Tom BATTLE ON TWO FRONTS: 1944-1945 8.5x11, 'Armour at War' series, 16 pages of color drawings, lots of b/w photos.1 vol, 72 pgs 2004 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBLISHING
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1-CP7070 Cockle, Tom PANZER-DIVISIONS IN BATTLE 1939-45 The main focus of the book is the 160+ b/w and16 color plates by Laurent Lecocq. This volume(V1)covers the Blitzkrieg period including Poland,France, Balkans & N. Africa. More volumes to come.1 vol, 72 pgs 2009 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBS
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1-220501 Cole, Lance THE JEEP: Second World War Over 600,000 Jeeps were produced in WWII, serving with all the Allied forces during the war on every front. This first volume in the LandCraft series traces the design, development, and manufacturing history of the Jeep and describes its operational role within the Allied armies. Includes color as well as black and white illustrations.

A selection of archive photographs showing the Jeep in service in European and Pacific campaigns gives a graphic impression of how adaptable the Jeep was and records the variety of equipment it could carry. For the modeler, this includes details of available kits and specially commissioned color profiles recording how the Jeeps used by different units and armies appeared.1 vol, 64 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-210920 Cowper, Marcus TIGER TANK The most famous tank of World War II, the Tiger was a monster of a machine that dominated the battlefields of Europe and beyond. Originally conceived in response to the German Army's experience fighting British tanks in western Europe and North Africa, the Tiger cemented its reputation of near invincibility during the savage battles of the Eastern Front.

This is a complete illustrated guide to one of the world's most famous fighting vehicles, exploring its history, strengths, weaknesses, and combat performance as it dueled against the best the Allies had to give. Drawing on a wealth of research, detailed illustrations and contemporary photographs, this book reveals how this remarkable tank became an icon of military history.1 vol, 140 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-PROAFV Crow, Duncan editor AFVS/WEAPONS IN PROFILE:Single issues, 1-60 Details of AFV's, color plates, b/w illust.1 vol, 12 pgs 19?? LONDON, PROFILE PUBLICAT.
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1-75620 Culver, Bruce and Feist, Uwe SCHUTZENPANZER 12x9, Covers the halftrack APC vehicles, 100's of b/w and color photos/illust/drawings1 vol, 229 pgs 2007 US, RYTON PUBLICATIONS
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2-SS2014 Culver, Bruce and Greer, Don STURMGESCHUTZ III IN ACTION 1 vol, 50 pgs 1976 CARROLLTON, SQUAD/SIGNAL
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1-28960 Davies, W.J.K. WEHRMACHT MARKINGS OF WWII (6) color plates, many b/w illust.1 vol, 48 pgs 1977 LONDON, ALMARK PUBLISHING
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1-CP7049 DeSisto, Frank V. PANZER ON THE OSTFRONT 1941-1943 8.5x11, 'Armour at War' series, 16 color plates,color drawings, lots of b/w photos.1 vol, 72 pgs 2007 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBLISHING
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1-CP7053 DeSisto, Frank V. PANSER VOR! GERMAN ARMOUR AR WAR 1939-45 8.5x11, 'Armour at War' series, (16) color plates,175+ b/w photos, comprehensive look at all models,written by a modeler for modelers.1 vol, 72 pgs 2006 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBS
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1-CP7061 DeSisto, Frank V. PANSER VOR! 4-GERMAN ARMOUR AT WAR 1939-45 8.5x11, 'Armour at War' series, (16) pages ofcolor drawings, lots of b/w photos.1 vol, 72 pgs 2006 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBS
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1-CP7063 DeSisto, Frank V. GERMAN ARTILLERY AT WAR 1939-45 (2) 8.5x11, 'Armour at War' series, (16) pages ofcolor drawings, lots of b/w photos.1 vol, 72 pgs 2008 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBS
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1-CP7072 DeSisto, Frank V. PANZER VOR! 5: GERMAN ARMOUR AT WAR 1939-45 8.5x11, 'Armour at War' series, (16) pages of color drawings, lots of b/w photos.

The book begins with a summary of the highly effective 'Panzertaktiks' and tactical organizations that Germany developed prior to WWII. This involved combined all-arms cooperation, as well as components like reconnaissance, combat engineers, artillery and air support. The written introduction also summarizes the important elements of German command and control (C2) and logistics.

The work then proceeds to a dazzling array of black and white photos of vehicles in action. The range of vehicles is extraordinary - including the Sd.Kfz.222, Sd.Kfz.231, Sd.Kfz.232, Sd.Kfz.234, Hetzer, Panzer I, Panzer II, Panzer III, StuG III, Panzer IV, Jagdpanzer IV, Panther, Jagdpanther, Tiger I, and Elefant. This list is not exhaustive but it does indicate the gamut of vehicle types featured in these pages. Each photo is accompanied by a detailed caption providing pertinent information regarding vehicle types, units and locations.

In the center of the book are 16 color plates by the accomplished illustrator Laurent Lecocq. These plates provide sample camouflage schemes and markings in full color. This is a well-written and well-illustrated book that will provide modelers and enthusiasts with much inspiration and information respectively. It's a fine companion to the four previous volumes in the Panzer Vor! series. 1 vol, 72 pgs 2011 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBS
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1-CP7074 DeSisto, Frank V. PANZER DIVISIONS IN BATTLE 1939-45 Vol. 2 8.5x11, 'Armour at War' series, 16 pages of color drawings and lots of b/w photos.

This volume begins with a concise summary of Operation Barbarossa, the massive invasion of the Soviet Union that kicked off on 22 June 1941. It describes the main panzer corps and divisions involved in this assault deep into the Russian heartland, one that reached right to the gates of Moscow before being thwarted. The fascinating collection of photos isn't confined to the above operation or time period, as the images span all the way from 1939 through to 1945.

The range of vehicles is extraordinary coverage includes the Panzer I, Panzer II, Panzer III, StuG III, Panzer IV, Panther, and Tiger I. There is also a liberal assortment of tank destroyers (e.g. Marder, Nashorn and Jagdtiger), 4x4 and 8x8 armored cars and a number of halftrack types featured within the covers. Highly detailed captions accompany each picture, highlighting features of production variants and units that specific vehicles belong to.

In the center of the book are 16 color plates by the accomplished illustrator Laurent Lecocq, and these offer sample camouflage schemes and markings from throughout the war period. This carefully assembled and well-researched book is bound to enthuse modelers and military buffs alike, for that's precisely the audience the author had in mind when compiling this volume. 1 vol, 72 pgs 2012 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBS
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1-CP7075 DeSisto, Frank V. PANZER VOR! 7: GERMAN ARMOUR AT WAR 1939-45 8.5x11, 'Armour at War' series, 16 pages of color drawings and lots of b/w photos.

The book opens with a precis of the Germany tank industry before and during the war. This summary describes how the nation's arms industry was resurrected in the 1920-30s, and how it sought to provide the materiel and vehicles needed to feed Germany's insatiable war machine. Despite many restrictions and hurdles, German industry did surprisingly well in producing such a wide range of armored fighting vehicles up till the end of the war. These efforts are reflected in a fascinating array of photos showing military vehicles in action. The range of photography is extraordinary - it includes the Panzer I, Panzer II, Panzer Ill, StuG III, Panzer IV, Panther and Tiger I, for example. There are also artillery pieces and a number of half-tracks featured within the covers. Readers will find very useful the highly detailed captions that accompany each picture.

De Sisto continues his longstanding collaboration with accomplished illustrator Laurent Lecocq. In the center of the book are 16 color plates by Lecocq, and these offer sample camouflage schemes and markings. This well-researched book is a worthy companion to the six previous Panzer Vor! volumes, and it will doubtlessly enthuse military buffs. 1 vol, 72 pgs 2013 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBS
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1-56651 Devey, Andy JAGDTIGER:V1-Technical History 9x12, 170+ b/w photos, 60 line drawings, everyaspect is detailed in this defintive analysis.1 vol, 144 pgs 1999 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER PUBLIS'G
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1-56652 Devey, Andy JAGDTIGER:V2-Operational History 9x12, 250+ b/w photos, 40 line drawings, coverstraining, transport, deployment & a month by monthfighting account of the two Panzer Jager units.1 vol, 160 pgs 1999 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER PUBLIS'G
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1-218870 Diamond, Jon BEYOND ROME TO THE ALPS: Images of War Series Rome was liberated on 5 June 1944 but the Italian campaign had another eleven grueling months to run. The US Fifth and British Eighth Armies drove across the Arno River, capturing Florence on 5 August. Once again The Wehrmacht's 10th and 14th Armies eluded destruction, withdrawing into the Gothic Line in the Northern Apennines. The Eighth Army, advancing along the Adriatic coast and the Fifth Army in the mountains north of Florence penetrated this strong German defensive belt between 25 August and the end of September. Yet the Allied campaign stalled due to a lethal combination of supply and manpower shortages, the early onset of winter and the rugged terrain favoring the German defenders. The Allied April spring offensive saw Eighth Army breakthrough the Argenta Gap into the Po Valley, while Fifth Army captured Bologna. After crossing the Po River the Allies fanned out across Northern Italy, before the Nazi surrender on 3 May 1945. Includes 250 black and white illustrations.1 vol, 224 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-205207 Doyle, David HIGH MOBILITY: U.S. Army's Modern High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicle, Part 1: Visual History Includes over 260 color images and complete full-color walk-around coverage of the M1038, M1025, M1044, Avenger, M997, M1151A1, M1165A1, and the M1152A1 with B2 SECM vehicles.1 vol, 128 pgs 2014 US, AMPERSAND PUBLISHING
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1-205208 Doyle, David M42 DUSTER: U.S. Army's Modern Mobile Anti-Aircraft Platform: Visual History Includes: over 260 black & white and color images with complete coverage of the M42 Duster during its development phase and later during its deployment in Vietnam. Also includes extensive walk around photos.1 vol, 128 pgs 2014 US, AMPERSAND PUBLISHING
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1-205209 Doyle, David 251 HALF-Track: German Army's Sd.Kfz. 251 Armored Half-tracks: Visual History First in a new series of value-priced, hard-cover, horizontal format books on German armor in World War II. Part of the 'Extended' Visual History format, this 168-page book is packed with large, clear images of Germany's well-known and most widely-used armored troop transport and weapons platform. Coverage includes the Sd.Kfz 251 Ausf A; Sd.Kfz 251 Ausf B; Sd.Kfz 251 Ausf C; Sd.Kfz 251 Ausf D; Stuka zu Fuss; Sd.Kfz. 251/2; Sd. Kfz. 251/3; Sd.Kfz. 251/6; Sd.Kfz. 251/7; Sd.Kfz. 251/9; Sd. Kfz. 251/9; Sd.Kfz. 251/10; Sd.Kfz. 251/11; Sd.Kfz. 251/16; Sd. Kfz. 251/17; Sd. Kfz. 251/20; Sd. Kfz. 251/21; Sd. Kfz. 251/22; 2cm Flak 38 auf SPW and 7.5cm PaK42 L/70-armed half-track. The ideal reference for anyone building models or painting miniatures.1 vol, 168 pgs 2015 US, AMPERSAND PUBLISHING
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1-205211 Doyle, David GUN TRUCKS: U.S. Army's Vietnam-Era Wheeled Escort Platforms : Visual History Born out of the need for convoy protection during the escalation of combat in 1967, the Vietnam-era gun trucks are some of the most interesting military vehicles fielded during the 20th century. Offers a detailed description of the truck platforms and designs, giving the reader a basic primer of the trucks prior to modification.

This is followed by a lengthy illustrated description of the many weapons systems used, from small arms to the .50-caliber quad. Coverage of the trucks in action follows and is composed of many never before seen photos, many of which are full page in size and in color.

From the lightly armored jeeps to the 5-ton behemoths mounting an entire APC in their beds, all the types are showcased. Gun trucks fielded by transportation, engineer and air defense artillery units are detailed. The book completes its narrative with a comprehensive photo essay of the world's only surviving gun truck now on display at the US Army Transportation Museum. 1 vol, 120 pgs 2015 US, AMPERSAND PUBLISHING
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1-205212 Doyle, David M48 PATTON: U.S. Army's Mid 20th Century Battle Tank : Visual History Includes: over 260 black & white and color images with complete coverage of its development phase and later during its deployments. Also includes extensive walk around photos.1 vol, 128 pgs 2015 US, AMPERSAND PUBLISHING
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1-205215 Doyle, David GERMAN PANZER I: German Army's WWII Early Light Tank Visual History Clandestinely developed during the post WWI-era during which Germany was forbidden from developing, producing or owning armored combat vehicles, the Panzer I served as a proof of concept. Manufacturers and engineers became acquainted with the creation of modern fully tracked combat vehicles and soldiers were familiarized with the driving, maintenance, logistics entailed by fielding an armored force.

Once war began, not only did these experiences prove invaluable, the tanks themselves, armed only with twin machine guns, nevertheless proved formidable weapons against ill-prepared enemies.

Spread through 168 hardbound pages, over 200 photos document all variations of this, the cornerstone upon which Germany's famed panzer force was built. As a special bonus, this title includes a 16-page-color walk around section featuring very rare examples of the Panzer IA, B and F. 1 vol, 168 pgs 2016 US, AMPERSAND PUBLISHING
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1-205216 Doyle, David DRAGON WAGON PART 2: U.S. Army's Heavy Tank Transporter 1955-1975 Visual History Dragon Wagon is the second in a series of titles covering the US Army's Heavy Tank Transporters. The first volume covered the M25/M26 Pacific family of vehicles and trailers during their service in WWII and Korea.

Part 2 picks up the story with the successor to the Pacific; the magnificent 10-ton M123 tractor. The unarmored M123 soldiered on through the 1950s and Vietnam while paired with the modernized M15A1 and M15A2 trailers from WWII. Also covered is the rare and unusual M746 tractor with service pictures from its brief career. Photo coverage includes lavish color shots of the M123 in Vietnam, as well during development and testing. Additional detail photos are provided of the M123A1C, M123E2, and M746. 1 vol, 120 pgs 2016 US, AMPERSAND PUBLISHING
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1-205217 Doyle, David KUBELWAGEN: Schwimmwagen -- The German Army's Multi-Purpose Vehicle Visual History Though the Kubelwagen designation has been applied to numerous vehicles, it is most synonymous with the Volkswagen Type 82 used by the Germans throughout World War II, both as a ground and amphibious car. Travel back to the early years of the war to see the first militarized production models with the exciting images of the vehicle's interior, engine, and undercarriage featured in this illustrated guide. 136 pages, 200+ B&W and color photos.1 vol, 136 pgs 2016 US, AMPERSAND PUBLISHING
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1-205218 Doyle, David MAXXPRO MRAP: The MaxxPro Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle Visual History From its conception in 2006, the MaxxPro MRAP has spawned an impressive selection of vehicles used in numerous conflicts around the world. This pictorial exploration of the armored truck - which features numerous full-color photos, arranged chronologically, in combat zones like Iraq and Afghanistan - traces its origin, analyzes its battlefield performance, and examines its many variants including the M1224, M1224A1, M1234, M1235, and the massive M1249 wrecker. 120 pages, 200+ color photos.1 vol, 120 pgs 2016 US, AMPERSAND PUBLISHING
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1-205219 Doyle, David GERMAN PANZER II: German Army's WWII Early Light Tank Visual History The Panzer II was Germany's first cannon-armed tank in the post World War I era. Designed and initially produced under the code name of 100-horsepower Farm Tractor, owing to the restrictions of the Treaty of Versailles, the Panzer II remained in production, and in the field, well after it had been surpassed by better engineered, more heavily armed and armored vehicles, and indeed played a key part in the early victories achieved by the Blitzkrieg.

Almost 200 scarce wartime photos, illuminated by detailed captions, fill the 168 pages of this hardbound volume.1 vol, 168 pgs 2016 US, AMPERSAND PUBLISHING
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1-205221 Doyle, David GERMAN MOTORCYCLES: WWII Visual History The Germans developed and used the motorcycle as an instrument of offensive warfare, perhaps more than any other nation in WWII. The major tasks of these units were mopping-up for the following troops and employment as an advance guard, surprise raid-like attacks against an opponent's flanks and rear, as well as pursuit of the opponent. A wide variety of machines were deployed for these tasks, both impressed and adapted civilian models, as well as variety of purpose-built military motorcycles.

This distinctive reference combines rare vintage photographs with photos of superbly restored German WWII motorcycles. The first of a multi-part series on the subject, this volume features large, full-color detail photos of the BMW R4; R12; R35; R71; R74 and Zundapp KS750. Only the very finest examples of these motorcycles were sought out for inclusion in this title.1 vol, 120 pgs 2016 US, AMPERSAND PUBLISHING
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1-205222 Doyle, David M10/ACHILLES: Visual History In late 1941, the concept of a separate tank destroyer force began to jell. This force would be armed with specialized weapons. While the army's primary antitank weapons of the late 1930s were 37mm towed anti-tank guns, these were soon deemed to be inadequate against enemy armor. Accordingly, the quest for larger weapons began, as did the desire for a self-propelled antitank gun, or Gun Motor Carriage.

The initial efforts, which involved adapting 3/4-ton, Dodge trucks to mount antitank weapons (the M6, nee WC-55), which were intended as interim and training vehicles. In the same manner, half-tracks were fitted with cannon, yielding the M3 75mm Gun Motor Carriage. But, the quest was on to create a specialized and ideal tank destroyer, utilizing a tank chassis as the basis.

By January of 1942 a prototype was in the works to mount the weapon in an open topped turret on the chassis of the twin GM Diesel-powered M4A2 Sherman Medium tank. After some months of development a design was finalized for a vehicle sharing the suspension, lower hull, and engine with the M4A2 but with an upper hull made up from thinner, but sloping, armored plate. Initially designated T35E1, when the design was standardized it was redesignated M10. In addition to the 6,700-plus Diesel-powered M10 tank destroyers, a further 1,700 M10A1 vehicles were built, these being driven by Ford GAA gasoline engines.

While the 3-inch weapon of the M10 was superior to that found on earlier U.S. tank destroyers, it was inadequate against the ever-increasing weight of German armor. The British addressed this by rearming some of the 1,700 M10s that they received with the superb Ordnance Quick Firing 17-pounder antitank gun. These vehicles were designated by the British as 17-pdr. SP M10 Mark 1c. After the war the name Achilles was given these vehicles.1 vol, 168 pgs 2016 US, AMPERSAND PUBLISHING
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1-205223 Doyle, David B-17F FLYING FORTRESS: Visual History The B-17F was the first truly combat-capable Flying Fortress to arrive in Europe in large numbers. As such, this type was key to launching the bomber into aviation super-stardom.

Explore this famed aircraft inside and out through this 120-page, soft-bound volume featuring 80 pages of vintage photos, both color and black and white, along with 40 pages of photos of a preserved example, illustrating the minutia of the B-17F inside and out. 1 vol, 120 pgs 2016 US, AMPERSAND PUBLISHING
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1-208082 Doyle, David U.S. HALF-TRACKS: The Development and Deployment of the U.S. Army's Half-track Vehicles -- Part Two Explore the development, production and deployment of America's heavily armed half-track variants. Illustrated with 700 period photos and described in detail in the 448 hard-bound pages of this volume are the myriad of half-track based mortar, howitzer and gun motor carriages ranging from the ubiquitous but uncelebrated M4 Mortar Carrier to the obscure twin-40mm Bofors-armed T68 to the acclaimed M16 antiaircraft vehicle, which armed with four .50 caliber machine guns remained in the US arsenal until the late 1950s.

Drawing heavily on obscure manufacturer documents and long-forgotten government records, this volume, when combined with Part 1, published in 2015, is the only complete study of these vehicles. 1 vol, 456 pgs 2016 US, AMPERSAND PUBLISHING
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1-218850 Doyle, David M2/M3 BRADLEY: Images of War Series Includes 270 color photographs, the bulk previously unpublished, of the M2 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle. The Bradley Fighting Vehicle, made famous through extensive media coverage of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, is given an in-depth examination. Drawing on the lessons learned in Vietnam, the Bradley was built to provide a highly mobile platform from which infantry could be inserted into the battlefield, and from which the infantry could operate. Its use soon expanded to that of a scout vehicle with anti-tank capability. Despite initial criticism from Congress, the Bradley proved itself very capable on the battlefield, destroying more Iraqi armored vehicles than did the famed Abrams tanks. Explores the many variations of the Bradley, including the heavily armed M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System.1 vol, 240 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-218860 Doyle, David M7 PRIEST: Images of War Series Includes 20 color and 190 black and white photographs of the M7 Howitzer Motor Carriage, dubbed the Priest. This was the most successful and widely used example of American self-propelled artillery during WWII, with examples used by the US Army during the Korean war, and even serving Allied countries into the 1970s. Coined the Priest due to its pulpit-like structure for the gun commander, this armored fighting vehicle would see action in North Africa, Italy, and the D-Day landings in Normandy and all the way to Germany. 1 vol, 240 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-219400 Doyle, David M12 GUN MOTOR CARRIAGE: Images of War Series Although only 100 examples were produced, the 155mm Gun Motor Carriage M12 served with distinction as an infantry-support weapon and in particular as a bunker-buster during the US assault on the Siegfried Line in the winter of 1944-45.

The ability to rapidly ready heavy artillery for firing lead to the development of the M12 155mm gun in 1941, based on the M3 Medium Tank chassis. The trial vehicle, built by Rock Island Arsenal, was designated T6. To accommodate the large, rear mounted weapon - a French-made M1917 155mm gun, the engine was relocated forward to a position just behind the driving compartment. A hydraulically operated spade mounted at the rear of the vehicle was lowered during firing to anchor the vehicle against the recoil. When retracted into the traveling position it provided a seat for two of the six crewmen.

The production run was between September 1942 and March 1943, with a total of 100 units built. Though a few were used by training units, most were placed in storage until February 1944, when the first of 74 of them were shipped to Baldwin Locomotive Works to be improved based on further tests and usage in training. This work continued until May 1944.

Three slightly different WWI surplus weapons were mounted depending upon availability, the M1917, the M1917A1 and the M1918M1. The M1917 was French built, the M1918 was US built, and the M1917A1 had the French gun tube, and the US breech.

The M12 would earn the nickname 'Door Knocker' for its pounding of the German Siegfried Line.1 vol, 152 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-220140 Doyle, David THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO GERMAN ARMORED VEHICLES Provides mechanical information, photos, and usage history for: Armored cars, Half-tracks, Tanks, Assault guns, Jagdpanzers, Panzerjagers, Self-propelled guns, howitzers, and mortars, Flakwagens, Flammpanzers, Recovery Vehicles, Armored Engineer vehicles. Includes over 600 photos.1 vol, 328 pgs 2019 US, DAVID DOYLE BOOKS
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1-225010 Doyle, David M3 Lee and Grant - the Design, Production and Service of the M3 This new 472-page book explores the M3 Lee/Grant, and its combat use by US, UK and Soviet troops in detail. Similar in depth and scope to my earlier US Half-track, GMC CCKW & DUKW, Chevrolet and Dodge books, it is profusely illustrated with 700 vintage photos, many never before published. This volume is the first in-depth study of the tank that put the United States in tank business1 vol, 472 pgs 2020 US, DAVID DOYLE BOOKS
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1-75810 Edwards, Robert Jr. and Pruett, Michael FIELD UNIFORMS OF GERMANY'S PANZER ELITE 9x12, 100's of color and b/w photos.1 vol, 321 pgs 1998 CA, J.J. FEDOROWICZ PUB.
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2-SS2003 Feist, Uwe GERMAN HALFTRACKS IN ACTION 1 vol, 50 pgs 1972 CARROLTON, SQUAD/SIGNAL
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1-SS2010 Feist, Uwe LEICHTE PANZERS IN ACTION 1 vol, 50 pgs 2006 US, SQUADRON/SIGNAL
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2-SS2010 Feist, Uwe LEICHTE PANZERS IN ACTION 1 vol, 50 pgs 1973 CARROLTON, SQUAD/SIGNAL
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1-76090 Feist, Uwe and McGuirl, Thomas PANZER TRUPPE German Panzer uniforms, 100's of photos.1 vol, 278 pgs 1996 US, RYTON PUB.
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1-59850 Fleischer, Wolfgang GERMAN HEAVY 24 CM CANNON:Development & Operations Provides a detailed account of the use and designof the 24 cm cannon from 1916-45, 100+ b/w photos.1 vol, 48 pgs 1998 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER PUBLIS'G
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1-59860 Fleischer, Wolfgang MILITARY VEHICLES OF THE REICHSWEHR Vehicles, trailers & towed equipment of the GermanArmy 1920's to the early 1930's, 100+ b/w photos.1 vol, 48 pgs 1996 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-58850 Fleisher, Wolfgang RUSSIAN TANKS AND ARMORED VEHICLES 1917-1945 8.5x11, 400+ b/w photos & line drawings, index.1 vol, 176 pgs 1999 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-214630 Fletcher, David BRITISH BATTLE TANKS: British-Made Tanks of World War II Second of a multi-volume history of British tanks.

Plagued by unreliable vehicles and poorly thought-out doctrine, the early years of World War II were years of struggle for Britain's tank corps. Relying on tanks built in the late 1930s, and those designed and built with limited resources in the opening years of the war, they battled valiantly against an opponent well versed in the arts of armored warfare.

This book covers the development and use of the Matilda, Crusader, and Valentine tanks that pushed back the Axis in North Africa, the much-improved Churchill that fought with distinction from North Africa to Normandy, and the excellent Cromwell tank of 1944-45. It also looks at Britain's super-heavy tank projects, the TOG1 and TOG2, and the Tortoise heavy assault tank, designed to smash through the toughest of battlefield conditions, but never put into production.1 vol, 280 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-56640 Fletcher, David MR. CHURCHILL'S TANK: The Mark IV Infantry Tank 8.5x11, over 250 b/w line drawings/photos, fromthe early A20 prototype to the 1944 models.4 vol, 224 pgs 1999 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER PUBLIS'G
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1-65610 Fletcher, David BRITISH TANKS, THE: 1915-19 8x10, 200 b/w photos tells the story of the design experiments and production of the early tanks.1 vol, 192 pgs 2001 UK, THE CROWOOD PRESS
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1-217690 Fletcher, David and Zaolga, Steven BRITISH BATTLE TANKS: American-Made World War II Tanks The idea of British soldiers using American tanks was not viewed with a great deal of enthusiasm by the British Army. They perceived American tanks as being crudely made, mechanically unsophisticated, and impossible to fight in. However, once British crews got used to them and learned to cope with some of their difficulties, such as limited fuel capacity and unfamiliar fighting techniques, they started to see them in a far more positive light, in particular their innate reliability and simplicity of maintenance.

This book, the last in a three-part series, concentrates on World War II and studies American tanks in British service, some of which were modified in ways peculiar to the British. It shows how the number of these tanks increased to the point that they virtually dominated, as well describing some types, such as the T14 and M26 Pershing, which were supplied but never used in British service.1 vol, 256 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-81120 Foedrowitz, Michael FLAK TOWERS, THE:Berlin, Hamburg & Vienna 1940-50 100+ b/w photos/illust/drawing, tech specs.1 vol, 48 pgs 1998 US, SCHIFFER PUBLISHING
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1-202490 Fortin, Ludovic BRITISH TANKS IN NORMANDY A detailed account of the Normandy campaign fought by the British Armored Divisions and independent Armored Brigades, from the D-Day landing to Operation Goodwood. The Author - a dedicated specialist of British armor - has divided his work into three parts: the units involved, the AFVs fielded in Normandy, and the doctrine of use of the High Command with its actual effect on the battlefield.

Equipped in some cases with obsolescent vehicles, their personnel often under-motivated but sometimes inventive, the British tank formations did not always answer to the hopes of the Allied military planners. This book gives a fresh view on the whole question.1 vol, 160 pgs 2012
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2-27110 Foss, Christopher F. ARMOURED FIGHTING VEHICLES OF THE WORLD Details on all AFVs in service 1970's, 200+ photos, technical data, index.1 vol, 192 pgs 1974 NY, CHARLES SCRIBNERS
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3-27110 Foss, Christopher F. ARMOURED FIGHTING VEHICLES OF THE WORLD Details on all AFVs in service 1970's, 200+ photos, technical data, index.1 vol, 192 pgs 1977 NY, CHARLES SCRIBNERS
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1-47170 Frank, Reinhard CARS OF THE WEHRMACHT:A Photo Chronicle Part of the 'German Vehicles In WWII' series, over 300 b/w photos.1 vol, 192 pgs 1997 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER PUBLIS'G
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1-47180 Frank, Reinhard TRUCKS OF THE WEHRMACHT:A Photo Chronicle Part of the 'German Vehicles In WWII' series, over 300 b/w photos.1 vol, 192 pgs 1997 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER PUBLIS'G
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1-77080 Frank, Reinhard GERMAN PERSONNEL CARS IN WARTIME 100+ b/w photos1 vol, 45 pgs 1989 US, SCHIFFER PUBLISHING
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1-88510 Friesen, Bruno PANZER GUNNER:From Canada to the Ostfront and back Detailed account of the author's training, and his subsequent service with 25th Panzer Regiment, part of 7th Panzer Division. 50+ color illust/photos and maps. He fought in the Panzer IV & Jagdpanzer IV.1 vol, 264 pgs 2008 UK, HELION & COMPANY
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1-213310 Frohlich, Michael KAMPFPANZER MAUS: The Porsche Type 205 Super-Heavy Tank In 1944, the Maus giant battle tank, weighing almost 190 tons, was supposed to help turn the Wehrmacht's fortunes of war on the Eastern Front. Just two prototypes of this monster were delivered, for its undeniable advantages-tremendous firepower and virtually impenetrable armor-were outweighed by the disadvantages of its slowness, excessive use of materials in construction, and fuel consumption so high that it was, by that time, far beyond the Germans' ability to supply. The book includes the complete operating instructions for the tank's crew!

Sized 8.5x11 inches with 328 color and b/w photos.1 vol, 240 pgs 2017 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-197710 Garcia, Juan Vazquez ARMOURED OPERATIONS of the Second World War This large format book recounts the history of several famous armored engagements of the Second World War.

The engagements covered are: The Soviet Invasion of Poland, from Sedan to Abbeville (France), Montcornet, May 17 1940, Rommel's counterattacks in the desert, Barbarossa 1941, the encirclement of Minsk, The Battle of Krasnograd, Prokorovka, Villers Bocage 1944, and Operation Cobra.

The detailed narrative is complimented by dozens of spectacular color profiles and graphics of the armor involved in these battles. There are also over 100 black and white photos.

A unique feature of the book is three gatefold pages that open out to double width. These are devoted to providing detailed information on the three major tanks involved in these battles, the T-34, Tiger, and Panther.1 vol, 0 pgs 2010 US, AF EDITIONS
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1-192952 Gillono, Claude TO THE LAST BULLET: Germany's War on Three Fronts: Part 2 - Italy Features: Black and white archive photographs many from Claude's extensive private collection which have never been published before, authoritative text and captions, and 13 pages of full color artwork highlighting over 40 different vehicles including Panthers, Tigers, Panzer III and IV tanks, half-tracks, the Nashorn self-propelled gun, and the ubiquitous StuG. 1 vol, 36 pgs 2013 AUSTRALIA, THE FIREFLY COLLECTION
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1-201790 Gladysiak, Lukasz BMW R 75 - And Other BMW Motorcycles in the German Army in 1930-1945 8x11, 44 3D graphics, and 30 archive photos.1 vol, 56 pgs 2013 POLAND, KAGERO
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1-213870 Gladysiak, Lukasz PANZER II & LUCHS: The World War II German Basic Light Tank Another fine Kagero book in the series. Contains 26 archives photos and 14 pages of isometric drawings.1 vol, 100 pgs 2017 POLAND, KAGERO
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1-213882 Gladysiak, Lukasz PANZER IV: Ausf. H and Ausf. J -- Volume 2 Another fine Kagero book in the series. Contains 58 b/w photos, 74 color photos, and 60 graphics.

The Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. H and Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. J tanks were produced in the largest numbers in the range known as Sonderkraftfahrzeug 161 in German terminology -- 7,000 vehicles. This means that significant quantities of these vehicles were delivered to units from late Spring 1943 in case of the Ausf. H and from Summer 1944 as far as the Ausf. J is concerned. They fought on every front of the war. In addition to the Germans, other Axis forces also used of both types of these tanks.1 vol, 100 pgs 2017 POLAND, KAGERO
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1-205360 Green, Michael AMERICAN TANKS & AFVs OF WORLD WAR II Stuart, Sherman, Lee, and Grant tanks dominated the US Army and Marine Corps armored warfare effort versus Nazi Germany and Tojo's Japan. This book details the full range of these vehicles, giving technical specifications and development features as well as describing how they were manned and fought in battle.

American industrial might was on full display during WWII. The US built 88,140 tanks between 1939 and 1945, or about twice that of Germany and Great Britain combined during the same period. These tanks also saw service with many allied armies.

In addition to the 18,620 tank-based variants, such as armored engineering vehicles, self-propelled artillery, armored recovery vehicles, and tank destroyers, American factories went on to design and build thousands of wheeled armored cars for reconnaissance purposes and armored half-tracks to transport the infantry into battle behind the tanks. Like the tanks, American armored half-tracks were modified to serve a wide variety of jobs including self-propelled artillery, tank destroyers and antiaircraft vehicles. So useful were these vehicles that they would remain in service with foreign armies for decades after World War II.

To complement its inventory of tanks and armored fighting vehicles the American military industrial complex also designed and built over 18,000 amphibian tractors. Appearing in both unarmored and armored variants they went into combat with a wide variety of armaments. Referred to as the Landing Vehicle Tracked (LVT) they would serve not only with the US Marine Corps who often called them Amtracs but the US Army who referred to them as the Water Buffalo. They would allow the American military to take the fight to the far flung Japanese Empire across vast reaches of the Pacific Area of Operations.1 vol, 0 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-212970 Green, Michael AMERICAN WHEELED ARMOURED FIGHTING VEHICLES: Images of War Another in the photographic-intensive series.

Covers US wheeled armored fighting vehicles since the first M1 was ordered in 1931. Includes 250 color and black and white images. Includes modern vehicles such as the Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) in 1983. The US Army first used armored Humvees in 1994 and variants remain in service (M1141 and M1116). Other types today include the Guardian (M1117) and the Army version of the LAV names the 'Stryker'. To meet the operational requirements of Iraq and Afghanistan, the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle (MRAP) was ordered in bulk from 2007.1 vol, 208 pgs 2016 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-215470 Green, Michael AXIS TANKS OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR: Images of War series The German Army used tanks to devastating effect in their Blitzkrieg campaigns during the early years of the Second World War and in the intense defensive battles leading up to final defeat in 1945. Includes 250 color and black and white illustrations. It may be a surprise to many that the Japanese Army had more tanks than Nazi Germany in 1938; these included the Type 95 light tank and the Type 89 and 97 medium tanks. Co-belligerents in the Axis Alliance that built their own tanks included Italy, Romania and Hungary. The latter was responsible for the Toldi and Turan light tank series.

As can be seen from the descriptions and images in this classic Images of War series work, the Axis powers had drawn on British and, in some cases, French design for their tanks in the period leading up to the Second World War: the Carden-Loyd tankette suspension was used in the Panzer 1 series and the light Italian and Japanese tanks. German engineering talent resulted in the original and ingenious designs of the Panzer II, III and IV series and, later in the War, the Panther Medium and Tiger heavy tanks. 1 vol, 216 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-219200 Green, Michael UNITES STATES ARMY ARMORED DIVISIONS OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR: Images of War Series Includes 250 color & black and white images.

The routing of the British and French Armies in May and June 1940 by the Wehrmacht's armored divisions caused a major rethink by the US Army's senior leadership. The result was the formation of the two armored divisions in July 1940; the first named 'Old Ironside' and second designated 'Hell on Wheels'.

In 1941, a further three armored divisions were created; the third (Spearhead), the fourth (remained unnamed) and the fifth called 'Victory'. The following year seven more were created, the sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth, tenth, eleventh and twelfth. The final two armored divisions formed in 1943 numbered the sixteenth and twentieth. All but one of these powerful formations went on to see service in the European Theater of Operation (ETO); the exception being the 1st Armored Division that served in North Africa, Sicily and Italy.1 vol, 224 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-228480 Green, Michael UNITED STATES TANKS AND TANK DESTROYERS OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR Details the characteristics and contribution to victory of these formidable American armored vehicles -- 90,000 built during WWII. Includes the Stuart, Sherman, Chafee, Locust, and Pershing tanks as well as the half-track-based 75mm Gun Motor Carriage M3 and the full-tracked M10, M18, and M36 tank destroyers.1 vol, 272 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-89101 Green, Michael and Brown, James D. M2/M3 BRADLEY AT WAR 8.25x10, the authors offer detailed account with many color photos and diagrams; many good shots of the interior.1 vol, 128 pgs 2007 US, ZENITH PRESS
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1-201780 Griffin, Robert CHIEFTAIN Main Battle Tank - Development and Active Service from Prototype to MK.11 8x11, 17 b/w photos, and 137 color photos.1 vol, 72 pgs 2013 POLAND, KAGERO
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1-222750 Griffin, Robert M48 PATTON: American Cold War Battle Tank The M48 Patton main battle tank was one of the most successful and longest-serving designs produced in the United States, and it is a popular subject with tank modelers and enthusiasts. When it came into service in 1949 it represented a significant advance on the Sherman and M47 which it replaced, and it formed the backbone of American armored forces during the early years of the Cold War. It also saw combat in Vietnam, during the Indo-Pakistan wars and in the Middle East, in particular during the Iran-Iraq War. So it is an fascinating subject for this volume in the TankCraft series. 200 color & black and white illustrations

Archive photos of the M48 in service and extensively researched color profile illustrations depict the tank throughout its operational life. A large part of the book showcases available model kits and aftermarket products, complemented by a gallery of beautifully constructed and painted models in various scales. Technical details as well as modifications introduced during production and in the field are also examined and provide everything the modeler needs to recreate an accurate representation of the M48.1 vol, 0 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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2-74100 Grove, Eric MECHANICS OF WAR:German Armour 1939-40 Poland/Fran 12 color plates and other b/w illust, drawings.Part of the Almark 'Mechanics of War' series.1 vol, 72 pgs 1976 LONDON, ALMARK PUBLICATIO
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1-222860 Grummitt, David M1 ABRAMS: The US's Main Battle Tank in American and Foreign Service, 1981-2019 Since its introduction in 1981, the Abrams main battle tank has been one of the most visible and iconic symbols of American military power. This heavily illustrated historical and modeling guide in the TankCraft series includes 200 color illustrations. Seven different models, covering the service history of the Abrams, are featured, as is a modelers' guide to the existing kits and accessories in all the popular scales.

Designed to meet head-on the massed tank forces of the Warsaw Pact, the M1 combat debut in fact came in a different scenario in 1991 during the First Gulf War. Since then it has served in the peace-keeping role in the former Yugoslavia and seen combat in Iraq, Afghanistan and Yemen. It has gone through a series of modifications and modernizations that see it set to remain the backbone of the US Army until at least 2050.1 vol, 64 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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2-81070 Guglielmi, Daniele ITALIAN ARMOUR IN GERMAN SERVICE 1943-1945 Oversized at 9x12 inches. Following the Italo-Allied armistice in 1943, the German Army captured large quantities of AFVs which were widely used by Wermacht units. Includes TO&Es, black and white and color drawings, illustrations, and photos. Great Book1 vol, 314 pgs 2005 ITALY, ROADRUNNER PRESS
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1-192220 Guglielmi, Daniele illust by Calzolari, Marcello THE ITALIAN CAMPAIGN THROUGH GERMAN EYES 1943-45 The Italian Campaign from the German perspective 1943-1945. Tank Master Special #3 with
nine pages of color profiles.1 vol, 96 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-197970 Hadacek, Jerome THE ART OF THE JEEP: From Propaganda to Advertising Approximately 350 illustrations. The Jeep, despite its small engine and public underestimation, represents the most well known example of an American manufacturer's success at making the transition from war propaganda to mainstream popular advertising.

Made famous by the appearance of a few articles, images of the Jeep could be found everywhere: on stationary, match boxes, playing cards, and appeared to invade America and then the world. The firm Willys further strengthened the phenomenon by inundating the press with large format color advertisements in order to compete with Bantam, the original maker of the engine. While the group was in reality too small to tackle both the demand of this project and the needs of their major client Ford, Willys was nevertheless able to dominate the publicity about the all terrain vehicle by devoting excellent illustrators to the job. Given the firm's success, the image of the Jeep was thus highly exploited and used in other campaigns advertising the promotion of other products, personnel recruitment, as well as a variety of other items.

Organized by product, Hadacek's work gathers together a superb collection of illustrations and material, retracing an entire period focused on a vehicle that initially went unnoticed but quickly became a major symbol of post-war ingenuity.

Jerome Hadacek is modeler specializing in 1/48 and 1/10 scale recreations. He is particularly fond of working on tanks and the jeep. He has published numerous articles in Steel Masters, Tank Zone and 4x4 Story, on various themes regarding military vehicles based off of reports from military museums throughout the world, technical documentation, and various related events.1 vol, 160 pgs 2012 FRANCE, HISTOIRE & COLLECTIONS
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1-50670 Halberstadt, Hans INSIDE THE GREAT TANKS 8x11.5, close-up details of classic tanks/AFV's in color photos, Matilda, White Scout Car, M2A1 and M16 Halftracks, M5A1 Stuart, M4A1 Sherman, T34/85,M37 HMS, T55, M60A1/A3 Patton, M551, T-72, M1.1 vol, 128 pgs 1997 LONDON, WINDRO & GREENE
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1-193260 Haskew, Michael TANKS INSIDE OUT - WWI to Present Leonardo DaVinci may have been the first to conceive and design an armored vehicle, but it wasn't until WWI that the British first employed a tank in combat. Since then, tanks have evolved significantly, and remain an integral element of strategic land warfare. Now you can discover these remarkable vehicles - inside and out - through this unique new reference book. Get a glimpse of life on the front lines! Explore some of history's most significant tanks, including Britain's Little Willy prototype and the Soviet T-34, credited as WWII's most effective and influential design. Discover how tanks evolved as the nature of war changed, and learn all about each tank's key design elements, including its firepower, protection, and mobility. Fascinating cross-sections and close-up photographs reveal the innermost workings of each tank, while the text and helpful fact boxes offer historical context and design specifications. Filled with more than 300 archival photographs, detailed artwork, maps, and more!
1 vol, 320 pgs 2010 US, THUNDER BAY PRESS
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1-195620 Haskew, Michael E. POSTWAR ARTILLERY: 1945 to Present The Essential Weapons Identification Guide: Postwar Artillery 1945-present offers an highly-illustrated guide to the world's main artillery units and their weapons used since the end of World War II. This compact volume includes sample unit structures and orders of battle from divisional to corps and army level, providing an organizational context for key wars fought since 1945.

Organized chronologically, the book is a comprehensive survey of units and their artillery weapons by war, including Korea, Vietnam, the Arab-Israeli conflicts, Indo-Pakistan wars, the cold war in Europe, Yugoslav civil war, the Iraq wars and Afghanistan. All the major guns, missiles and mortar types are featured, with both towed and self-propelled artillery, for example, as well as anti-tank, anti-aircraft, and other infantry support weapons.

Less conventional forms of artillery are also included, including tactical and strategic missile systems, all combining to make this a rounded compendium of modern artillery weapons as used by the world's armed forces. Packed with more than 200 full-color artworks and photographs with exhaustive specifications, The Essential Weapons Identification Guide: Postwar Artillery 1945-present is a key reference guide for military modelers and artillery enthusiasts.

Includes 200 illustrations and 40 photos, index, and bibliography.1 vol, 192 pgs 2011 UK, AMBER PUBLISHING
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1-86380 Hayward, Mark SHERMAN FIREFLY, THE 200+ b/w photos, 28 line drawings, six pages of 1:35 scale plans, 3 pages of color plates; a most comprehemsive history of one of the more important WWII allied tanks.1 vol, 216 pgs 2006 UK, BARBAROSSA BOOKS
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1-222350 Healy, Mark STUG III: Sturmgeschutz III Ausfuhrung A to G (SdKfz 142) The German Sturmgeschutz series of assault guns was a successful and cost-effective range of armored fighting vehicles; of which some 10,000 were built during WWII. Based on the chassis of the Panzer III tank; the turret was replaced by an armored fixed superstructure fitted with a more powerful 7.5cm StuK 40 L/48 gun. Originally intended as a mobile assault weapon for infantry support; the StuG was constantly modified and saw extensive use on all battlefronts as an assault gun and tank destroyer. Its fixed superstructure with limited-traverse mounting for the main armament was simpler and cheaper to build than the turret of the battle tank; plus its low height meant it was easy to camouflage and conceal. Towards the end of the war; more StuGs were built than tanks.

StuGs also saw combat when used by several Axis allies; notably Romania and Finland. They were also exported to Bulgaria, Hungary, Italy, and Spain. The Soviet Union gave some of their captured German vehicles to Syria in the 1950s, which continued to use them up until the War over Water against Israel in the mid-1960s. By the time of the Arab-Israeli Six-Day War in 1967; all of them had been either destroyed, stripped for spare parts, or placed on the Golan Heights as static pillboxes.1 vol, 192 pgs 2018 UK, HAYNES PUBLISHING
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1-212880 Herr, Ulrich THE GERMANY ARTILLERY: From 1871 to 1914 1500 color photographs plus contemporary black and white photographs and illustrations, bound in linen with a protective cover.1 vol, 528 pgs 2016 AUSTRIA, VERLAG MILITARIA
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2-47190 Hinrichsen, Horst MOTORCYCLES OF THE WEHRMACHT:A Photo Chronicle Part of the 'German Vehicles In WWII' series, over 300 b/w photos.1 vol, 192 pgs 1997 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER PUBLIS'G
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2-67710 Hogg, Ian ALLIED ARTILLERY OF WORLD WAR ONE The author describes the heavy & field artillery, its development to take on the challenges of 'set piece' battles, sieges and trench warfare along with 'breakthrough' attacks, b/w illust/photos1 vol, 224 pgs 2004 UK, THE CROWOOD PRESS
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1-SS27024 Hughes, Chris M41 WALKER BULLDOG Walk Around The standard US light tank during the early years of the Cold War, the M41 Bulldog was developed as a more powerful successor to the M24 Chaffee. Named for General Walton Walker who died in a Jeep accident in Korea, the Walker Bulldog was maneuverable and well armed. It was, however, rushed to the battlefield to counter North Korea's Soviet built T-34s before all its own kinks had been worked out.

Accordingly a number of Bulldog variants were developed over the years in an effort to overcome initial deficiencies. In 1953 a hydraulic turret traverse replaced the initial electrical traverse and in 1956, fuel injection was introduced. The US Army began phasing out the Bulldog at the end of the 1960s, but the rugged vehicle has served more than 20 other countries and continues to operate in several armies around the world to this day.

The detailed photographs that pack this volume offer readers a detailed look at all the facets of the M41, inside and out. In addition to comprehensive images of the outside of the Bulldog, five pages cover the engine compartment alone, while images of the interior of vehicle and turret fill 25 pages. Illustrated with 250 photographs plus color profiles and numerous detailed line drawings.1 vol, 80 pgs 2011 US, SQUADRON/SIGNAL
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1-27650 Hunnicutt, R.P. PERSHING: A History of the Medium Tank T20 Series The story of the development and use of the T20, from end of WWII to Korea, with specifications, data, and b/w illustrations. 1 vol, 240 pgs 1996 BERKLEY, FEIST PUBLICATIONS
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1-60780 Hunnicutt, R.P. SHERMAN:A History of the American Medium Tank Over (1350) b/w photos, (8) color plates, 27 full-page 4-view drawings, index.1 vol, 576 pgs 2006 US, RZM PUBLISHING
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1-KG15012 Jablonski and Pasieczny TOPCOLOR SERIES #12:Eastern Front Part 1 The camouflage and markings worn by the PolishPeople's Army vehicles operating on the EasternFront 1943-1945. (44) full color profiles of IS-2M, ISU-122, ISI-152, US-6s, SU-76, SU-85 & T-34-85s1 vol, 28 pgs 2009 POLAND, KAGERO BOOKS
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1-220502 Jackson, Robert M2/M3: American Half-Tracks of the Second World War The M2 and M3 half-tracks served on every battlefront and were as recognizable as other famous American wartime vehicles. About 40,000 were produced between 1941 and 1945. They were easy to assemble, operate, and maintain, and their versatility allowed them to fulfill a variety of purposes. This volume in Pen & Sword's LandCraft series traces the design, development and manufacturing history of the M2/M3 and describes its operational role within the Allied armies. Color & black and white illustrations.

A selection of archive photographs showing the M2/M3 in action gives a graphic impression of how adaptable the Jeep was and records the variety of equipment it could carry. For the modeler, this includes details of available kits and specially commissioned color profiles recording how the Jeeps used by different units and armies appeared.1 vol, 64 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-210170 Jakl, Tomas CZECHOSLOVAK ARMORED CARS: In the First World War and Russian Civil War This highly illustrated volume covers the variety of armored cars used by Czech forces during World War I, the Russian Civil War, and post-WWI use in Italy and Slovakia. Along with details of armored car design, manufacturers, construction, and variants, the book covers Czech armored unit formations and their extensive operational use during the First World War. Special sections cover vehicle camouflage and markings, technical specifications, and uniforms and biographies of noted personalities. 317 color and b/w photos.1 vol, 176 pgs 2014 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-76350 Jaugitz, Markus GERMAN REMOTE-CONTROL TANK UNITS 1940-1943 100+ b/w photos/illust/drawing, tech specs.1 vol, 52 pgs 1996 US, SCHIFFER PUBLICATIONS
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1-76360 Jaugitz, Markus GERMAN REMOTE-CONTROL TANK UNITS 1943-45 100+ b/w photos/illust/drawing, tech specs.1 vol, 52 pgs 1996 US, SCHIFFER PUBLICATIONS
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1-76420 Jentz, Thomas L. PANZERKAMPFWAGEN MAUS Detailed photos/illust/diagrams, specifications1 vol, 60 pgs 1997 US, DARLINGTON PRODUCTION
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1-CP7010 Jerchel, Michael and Trojca, Waldemar PANZERKAMPWAGEN III AT WAR, THE 8.5x11, 'Armour at War' series, (16) pages ofcolor drawings, lots of b/w photos.1 vol, 72 pgs 1997 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBS
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1-227090 Kinnear, James SOVIET T-62 MAIN BATTLE TANK The T-62 is one of the most widespread tanks used by the Soviets during the Cold War. Developed from the T-55, the T-62 enjoyed a long career in the Red Army and even into the early days of the reformed Russian Army. It was the principal tank used by Soviet forces in the Soviet-Afghan War, and went on to see service with Russian forces in Chechnya and South Ossetia. It has also been employed in almost every conflict in the Middle East and Africa from its introduction into service. It remains in service with many countries throughout the world and has seen a great deal of use in the Syrian Civil War. Written by two experts on Soviet armour, it contains more than 400 stunning contemporary and modern photographs. 1 vol, 224 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-214140 Kinnear, James and Sewell, Stephen SOVIET T-10 HEAVY TANK AND VARIANTS When it was introduced into service in 1953, the T-10 represented a return to the classic Soviet heavy tank. Although considered a major threat to NATO tank forces, it also represented the end of an era. All gun-heavy tanks like the T-10 would eventually be made effectively redundant by later models like the T-62, which had powerful next-generation armament and new ammunition types. The T-10 was gradually withdrawn from service in the 1970s, though the last tanks would only leave Russian service, by decree of the President of the Russian Federation, in 1997. As such the T-10 outlived the Soviet state that had created it.

Never exported outside of the Soviet Union and rarely used in combat, the T-10 has remained a mysterious tank, with many of its variants unknown in the West until very recently. This study, written from original Russian and Ukrainian primary source documents that have only recently been made available, uncovers the history of this enigmatic tank using 130 stunning contemporary and modern photographs of the T-10 as well as full color side-view artwork.1 vol, 232 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-81230 Kleine, Egon and Kuhn, Volkmar TIGER: A HISTORY OF A LEGENDARY WEAPON 1942-45 100+ b/w photos/illust/drawing, tech specs. & mapsReprint of a German publication.1 vol, 261 pgs 1989 CA, J.J. FEDOROWICZ PUB.
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1-47120 Kliment, Charles & Francev, Vladimir CZECHOSOLVAK ARMORED FIGHTING VEHICLES 1918-1948 A complete account of the development, operations and organization, technical data of every Czech AFV built, over 800 b/w & color photos/drawings.1 vol, 384 pgs 1997 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER PUBLIS'G
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1-60740 Koch, Fred RUSSIAN TANKS AND ARMORED VEHICLES 1946 to present 8.5x11, 500+ b/w photos & line drawings, index.1 vol, 176 pgs 1999 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-81200 Koch, Fred FLAMETHROWERS OF THE GERMAN ARMY 1914-1945 100+ b/w photos/illust/drawing, tech specs.1 vol, 48 pgs 1997 US, SCHIFFER PUBLISHING
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1-45090 Kopenhagen, Wilfred ARMORED TRAINS OF THE SOVIET UNION, 1917-1945 8.5x11, over a hundred b/w photos/drawings.1 vol, 52 pgs 1996 ATGLEN, SHIFFER PUBLISH'G
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1-223310 Lister, David The Dark Age of Tanks - Britain's Lost Armour, 1945-1970 In the thirty years after the Second World War, the British army entered a period of intense technological development. Due to the lack of surviving documentation, this period is almost a second Dark Age. What survives shows the British Army's struggle to use cutting edge technology to create weapons that could crush the Soviet Union's armed forces, all the while fighting against the demands of Her Majesty's Treasury. 50 black and white illustrations

On this journey, the Army entertained ideas such as micro-tanks of about 20 tons in weight with two-man crews, massive 183mm anti-tank guns, devastating rocket artillery, colossal anti-tank guided missiles and ended up on the cusp of building hover tanks.

This book takes a look at the records from a time period of increasing importance to the tank historian and starts the process of illuminating the dark age of British tanks.
1 vol, 224 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-213350 Malmassari, Paul ARMOURED TRAINS: An Illustrated Encyclopedia 1825-2016 Oversized at 9.5x11.25 inches, this completely revised and expanded edition since its French publication covers armored trains 1825-2016.

Military forces around the world were quick to see the advantages of railways in warfare, whether for the rapid deployment of men or the movement of heavy equipment like artillery. From this realization, it was a short step to making the train a potent weapon in its own right -- a mobile fort or a battleship on rails. Armed and armored, they became the first practical self-propelled war machines. As demonstrated in the American Civil War, these trains were able to make a significant contribution to battlefield success.

Thereafter, almost every belligerent nation with a railway system made some use of armored rolling stock, ranging from low-intensity colonial policing to the massive employment of armored trains during the Russian Civil War. Although they were somewhat eclipsed as front-line weapons by the development of the tank and other armored fighting vehicles, armored trains retained a role as late as the civil wars in the former republic of Yugoslavia.

Covers the range of fighting equipment that rode the rails country by country. Includes a vast array of photographs and the author's meticulous drawings.1 vol, 528 pgs 2016 US, NAVAL INSTITUTE PRESS
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1-49790 Marchlewski, Andrzej BMP FIGHTING VEHICLE 8.5x11, over seventy color photos of all aspects of the interior/exterior, b/w drawings, specs and painting guide.1 vol, 40 pgs 1995 UK, BOOKS INTERNATIONAL
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1-203790 Massacci, Luca ITALIAN ARMORED VEHICLES 1940-1942 This book presents a part of the rich photographic collection of Luca Massacci, with some additions provided by Daniele Guglielmi, historians, and other researchers. The images present an overview of the Italian armored vehicles used in WWII. Impressive collection. English and Italian text.
illustrated with b/w 236 photos and 14 color plates.
1 vol, 236 pgs 2013 ITALY,
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1-CP7520 Matzold, Tim & Nowak, Daniel BRITISH ARMOURED BATTLE GROUP 8.5x11, 'Armour at War' mini series, (4) pages ofcolor drawings, 125+ color photos, scale drawings1 vol, 48 pgs 2007 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBS
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1-59880 Mayer-stein, Dr. Hans-Georg MEDIUM PKW OF THE GERMAN WEHRMACHT, THE:1937-1945 Text along with 100+ b/w photos are used todescribe the 'workhorse' of the Wehrmacht.1 vol, 48 pgs 1998 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-SS5719 Mesko, Jim WALK AROUND: M5 Stuart The light M5 Stuart tank was a much-upgraded version of the M3 Stuart. Named for Confederate General J.E.B. Stuart, the Stuarts filled the need for a light tank and, in addition to the US, they were supplied to Allied military forces. The leap from the M3 to the M5 Stuart took place in 1941, when the US Ordnance Department accepted a proposal by Cadillac to install double Cadillac V8 engines in the tank and, after remodeling the hull to accommodate the new motors, a new tank, the M5, was born. Reconnaissance units in the front lines of US forces were always accompanied by the agile M5s. With a top speed of 45 miles per hour, armor protection, and firepower, the M5A1 provided powerful support. Though not a match for heavy German armor, the Stuart was more than adequate for dealing with infantry. In addition to the US military, M5s were supplied to Britain, the Soviet Union, and France. After WWII, the Stuart saw action in such far-flung places as China, India, and Indochina. Illustrated with more than 190 photographs, plus color profiles and detailed line drawings; 80 pages. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2011 US, SQUADRON/SIGNAL
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3-SS6033 Mesko, Jim illustrations by Don Greer ARMOUR IN VIETNAM 8.5x11 color plates & many b/w photos illust.1 vol, 64 pgs 1981 CARROLTON, SQUAD/SIGNAL
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1-CP7015 Michulec, Robert PANZERS IN THE EAST:(1)1941-1943 8.5x11, 'Armour at War' series, (16) pages ofcolor drawings, lots of b/w photos.1 vol, 72 pgs 1998 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBS
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1-CP7020 Michulec, Robert ARMOUR BATTLES EAST(2) 8.5x11, 'Armour at War' series, (16) pages ofcolor drawings, lots of b/w photos.1 vol, 72 pgs 1998 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBS
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1-CP7034 Michulec, Robert PANZERDIVISION AT WAR(2) The Eastern Front 1941-43 8.5x11, 'Armour at War' series, (16) pages ofcolor drawings, lots of b/w photos.1 vol, 72 pgs 2001 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBS
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1-CP7035 Michulec, Robert PANZERDIVISION AT WAR(3) 8.5x11, 'Armour at War' series, (16) pages ofcolor drawings, lots of b/w photos.1 vol, 72 pgs 2001 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBS
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1-CP7013 Michulec, Robert & Anderson, Thomas PANZERWAFFE AT WAR:(1) Nuremberg to Moscow 8.5x11, 'Armour at War' series, (16) pages ofcolor drawings, lots of b/w photos.1 vol, 72 pgs 1997 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBS
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2-CP7013 Michulec, Robert & Anderson, Thomas PANZERWAFFE AT WAR:(1) Nuremberg to Moscow 8.5x11, 'Armour at War' series, (16) pages ofcolor drawings, lots of b/w photos.1 vol, 72 pgs 1997 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBS
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1-CP7014 Michulec, Robert & Anderson, Thomas PANZERWAFFE AT WAR:(2) Moscow to Berlin 8.5x11, 'Armour at War' series, (16) pages ofcolor drawings, lots of b/w photos.1 vol, 72 pgs 1997 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBS
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2-CP7014 Michulec, Robert & Anderson, Thomas PANZERWAFFE AT WAR:(2) Moscow to Berlin 8.5x11, 'Armour at War' series, (16) pages ofcolor drawings, lots of b/w photos.1 vol, 72 pgs 1997 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBS
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1-85320 Morinaga,Yoh PANZERTALES COLLECTOR BOOK Cartoon like drawings describe in light hearted fashion the first Seven Series from the World Tank Museum Collection of 1/144 scale AFVs and other assorted guns, planes, and infantry/crew figures.1 vol, 96 pgs 2006 US, BAY PROCESS CONSULT'G
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1-190620 Mroz, Albert AMERICAN MILITARY VEHICLES OF WORLD WAR I This book analyzes how the advent of specialized motor vehicles during WWI altered modern warfare. It also details the Mexican Expedition of 1916-17.300+ photos of cars, motorcycles, trucks, tanks.1 vol, 326 pgs 2007 US, McFARLAND & COMPAMY
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1-190940 Muller, Peter and Zimmerman, Wolfgang STURMGESCHUTZ III:Development-Production-Deployment 8.5x11, 125 wartime photos, 70 charts and tables. While developed as a support weapon for infantry, it also was used a mobile anti-tank weapon. Many b/w drawings, well done book.1 vol, 316 pgs 2009 SWEDEN
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1-85890 Munch, Karlheinz HISTORY OF STURMGESHUTZ ABTEILUNG 197 StuG1 vol, 32 pgs 2007 CANADA, FEDOROWITZ
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1-195630 Newdick, Thomas POSTWAR AIR WEAPONS - 1945 to Present The Essential Weapon Identification Guide: Postwar Air Weapons is a highly illustrated guide to the air-launched weapons used by the world's armed forces since World War II, outlining their capabilities, deployment, and use in combat. This compact volume includes every major weapon currently employed by the world's air forces today, from the 250-pound (113-kg) Small Diameter Bomb employed by US forces in Afghanistan, to the Russian/Indian Brahmos cruise missile currently being tested.

Also featured are major types in use since World War II, including the US Tomahawk cruise missile and the Soviet-era AA-6 Acrid air-to-air missile. Organized by type of weapon and within this by country of origin, the book offers a comprehensive survey of air-launched weaponry in the modern era, including examples produced by the US, Russia, China, Sweden, the UK and France. Individual sections detail the weapons used by forces fighting in current and recent conflicts including Iraq, Afghanistan, Chechnya and Georgia. All the key air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons are featured, including variations of the AIM-9 Sidewinder, the various types of JDAM employed by US forces, and a wide range of Russian guided missiles and bombs.

Also featured are the various ECM, targeting and navigation pods which form a key part of modern air warfare. Packed with more than 200 full-color artworks and photographs with exhaustive specifications, The Essential Weapon Identification Guide: Modern Air-Launched Weapons is a key reference guide for military modelers and aviation enthusiasts

Includes 200 illustrations and 40 photos, index, and bibliography.1 vol, 192 pgs 2011 UK, AMBER PUBLISHING
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1-30401 Nowarra, Heinz and Feist, Uwe AERO ARMOUR #1: The Tiger Tanks Aero 'Armour' series, (4) color plates, b/w illust1 vol, 52 pgs 1966 FALLBROOK, AERO PUBLICA'S
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1-75430 O'Malley, T.J. MILITARY TRANSPORT TRUCKS & TRANSPORTERS 100+ b/w photos/illust. Covers 75 modern vehicles from 1960 onward.

This concise and informative guides provide an excellent source of reference on modern contemporary weapons and military equipment. Each features technical line profiles, a wealth of photographs, and informative text written by experts in the field.1 vol, 160 pgs 2002 UK, GREENHILL BOOKS
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1-207150 Obratztsov, Youri Les Vehicules de Combat du XXIe Siecle A modern army is inseparable from its armored combat vehicles, a guarantee of performance and efficiency. Each year, many new vehicles are developed, and the equipment already in service follows a modernization campaign to keep a maximum operational level.

This book presents all types of modern combat vehicles in worldwide service: tanks, infantry, artillery, engineers, and support. These specialized combat vehicles have extraordinary capabilities that are indispensable to today's military tools. 1 vol, 128 pgs 2014 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-207550 Ogorkiewicz, Richard TANKS A detailed, analytical, and comprehensive account of the worldwide evolution of tanks, from their inception a century ago to the present day. With new ideas stemming from the latest academic research, this study presents a reappraisal of the development of tanks and their evolution during World War I and how the surge in technological development during World War II and the subsequent Cold War drove tank developments in Europe and America, transforming tanks into fast, resilient and powerful fighting machines.

From the primitive, bizarre-looking Mark V to the Matilda and from the menacing King Tiger to the superlative M1 Abrams, Professor Ogorkiewicz shows how tanks gradually acquired the enhanced capabilities that enabled them to become what they are today: the core of combined-arms, mechanized warfare. 1 vol, 288 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-200981 Oliver, Dennis STUG: Assault Gun Units In The East, Bagration To Berlin Vol. I The first volume in a two part set in this series features histories of the German Army's assault gun units (volume two will contain Waffen SS, Luftwaffe, and obscure units); Color artwork by Dennis Oliver depicting over 40 different vehicles with details of unit markings and insignia; Explanation of vehicle characteristics, production, and field modifications; and Campaign maps and diagrams.1 vol, 40 pgs 2013 AUSTRALIA, FIREFLY BOOKS
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1-200982 Oliver, Dennis STUG: Assault Gun Units In The East - Bagration To Berlin Vol. 2 The second and final part of STUG: Assault Gun Units in the East. Volume 1 covered the independent StuG Battalions and the Panzerjaeger companies attached to Infantry divisions equipped with the StuG III and IV. In this book, Vol. 2 examines the units of the Waffen SS, the Luftwaffe and the Panzer divisions - some of which contained mixed battalions of tanks and assault guns. We have also had the assistance of Professor Yuri Shepelev who has been able to access the photo resources of the St Petersburg State Archive.

This book is based on our usual format of 13 full color pages featuring over 30 different vehicles, highlighting the colors and field modifications that make these late-war assault guns so interesting. The illustrations are complemented by black and white archive photographs and we've been lucky to have the help of Dr. Yuri Shepelev and his contacts at the Saint Petersburg archive in Russia to help out here. Add to that organizational charts and unit histories and this book finishes what Volume I began. 1 vol, 40 pgs 2014 AUSTRALIA, FIREFLY BOOKS
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1-206361 Oliver, Dennis SOLDATEN: The German Soldier In World War II - Vol. 1 Holland This book is based around our usual format of 13 full color pages and features five plates of uniform and insignia details in addition to illustrations of 24 different armored vehicles. The illustrations are complemented by black and white archive photographs, maps, orders of battle, and background history.

I should point out that we've deliberately kept the narrative of the Arnhem battles brief, preferring to concentrate on the less well known aspects of the fighting that took place from September 1944 until May 1945. 1 vol, 40 pgs 2014 AUSTRALIA, FIREFLY BOOKS
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1-209361 Oliver, Dennis PANTHER: Panther and Jagdpanther Tank Units in the East - Bagration To Berlin Vol. I In the battles to hold the Eastern Front, the Panther tank was perhaps the most important weapon in the Wehrmacht's arsenal. Desperately switched from one crisis-point to the next, the Panther battalions of the Heer, Waffen-SS, and the Luftwaffe were able to blunt the Red Army's spearheads time and again and in 1944 the Panther's body was used to create the Jagdpanther tank destroyer. This 10th book in ADH's Firefly Collection -- and the first in a series -- examines these deservedly famous tanks and their crews.

Volume 1 includes
* Unit histories of the Army's Panther battalions from Panzer-Regiment 1 to Panzer-Regiment 25.
* 13 pages of full color artwork
* Detailed tables of organization and explanation of the KstN system
* Black and white archive photographs and campaign maps 1 vol, 40 pgs 2015 AUSTRALIA, FIREFLY BOOKS
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1-220503 Oliver, Dennis PANTHER TANKS: Germany Army and Waffen-SS in Defence of the West, 1945 The latest volume in the TankCraft series covers the WWII Panther tank produced by Germany. Archive photos and extensively researched color illustrations examine the Panther tanks and units of the German army and Waffen-SS panzer battalions that struggled to resist the Allied onslaught.

A key section of his book displays available model kits and aftermarket products, complemented by a gallery of beautifully constructed and painted models in various scales. Technical details as well as modifications introduced during production and in the field are also examined providing everything the modeler needs to recreate an accurate representation of these historic tanks. Includes 200 color and black and white photographs.1 vol, 64 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-87540 Ortner, M. CHRISTIAN AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN ARTILLERY 1867-1918, THE 1200 b/w and color photos/illust, ob's, artillery tactics and training and lots more.1 vol, 640 pgs 2006 AUSTRIA, VERLAG MILITARIA
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1-198720 Pignato, N AUTOMITRAGLIATRICI MOTOMITRAGLIATRICI ARMORED AND THE GREAT WAR During the First World War the Italian army was not able to send out, for the limited possibilities for industry and the lack of cooperation of the Allies, 'tanks' that had appeared in Flanders since September 1916. However, the Supreme Command was able to field a small group of armored automitragliatrici on the Isonzo between 1915 and 1916. Others were prepared in late 1917, and after the retreat on the Piave were used both to counter the Austrian offensive in June at Vittorio Veneto.

The volume traces its troubled history, along with that short of motomitragliatrici departments created in the summer of 1918. The author, after having dwelt on technical developments of the machine Ansaldo, also recalls the studies of numerous patents and inventors. Illustrated with 208 images and 19 b/w plates .1 vol, 126 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-191910 Pignato, Nicola SEMOVENTE DA 75/18 Monograph devoted to the famous Assault Gun. 160+
photos and 30+ drawings in b/w and 14 in color. English
captions and brief summary.1 vol, 72 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-75051 Pignato, Nicola GLI AUTOVEICOLI DA COMBATTIMENTO DELL'ESERCITO ITA 8.5x12, volume one covers Italian AFV's from WWI to 1939, 800+ b/w photos/illust, specs.1 vol, 902 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-83350 Pignato, P. TRUCK & CARS OF THE ITALIAN ARMY 1915-1943 9x12, 100's of b/w photos/illust/drawings/designs of Italian Motor Vehicles from WWI to WWII.2 vol, 980 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-206160 Plowman, Jeffrey Camouflage and Markings of Allied Armor in the Battle for Cassino, January-May 1944 Published to coincide with the 70th Anniversary of the battle for Cassino, this is an authoritative guide to the armor deployed by the Allies over the course of the fighting for this strategic objective. Covering American, British, Indian, Canadian, French, New Zealand and Polish armor, this book includes a number of rare and unpublished photos with detailed captions. It includes: M3A1 Scout Cars, Universal Carriers, Indian Wheeled Carriers, M8 HMCs, M10s, Stuarts, Shermans, Churchills, Grant ARVs, M31 TRVs and Valentine Bridgelayers. Contains: 56 pages, 78 b&/w photos and 20 full color plates of artwork1 vol, 78 pgs 2014 UK, MODEL CENTRUM PROGRES
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1-219210 Plowman, Jeffrey MONTE CASSINO: Armoured Forces in the Battle for the Gustav Line: Images of War Series Using almost 200 wartime images, many of which have not been published before, covers the ground war with a focus on tanks deployed by both sides near the Monte Cassino abbey in 1944.1 vol, 144 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-89020 Pruett, Michael PANZERKAMPGRUFFE STRACHWITZ:Battles of Narva 1944 9x12, a photographic study of the Battles for the Ostsack and Estsack in 1944. Mostly previously unpublished b/w photos, b/w tactical map.1 vol, 120 pgs 2008 CANADA, J.J. FEDOROWICZ
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1-76050 Pruett, Michael & Edwards, Robert FIELD UNIFORMS OF GERMAN ARMY PANZER FORCES WWII A photo chronicle of German army panzer uniformsduring WWII. 100's of photos.1 vol, 314 pgs 1993 CA, J.J. FEDOROWICZ PUB.
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1-215400 Pulham, Francis FALLEN GIANTS: The Combat Debut of the T-35A Tank The Soviet T-35A is the only five-turreted tank in history to enter production. With a long and proud service history on Soviet parade grounds, the T-35A was forced to adapt to the modern battlefield when WWII broke out.

Outclassed and outdated, the T-35A tried to hold its own against the German invaders to no avail. Very little is known about these strange vehicles, beyond their basic shape and photographs of them on parade grounds and battlefields. Battlefield photographs have been cross-referenced with maps and documents to bring about a complete look at the T-35A in WWII. It is a grim depiction of the aftermath of the giants that were the Soviet T-35A tanks.1 vol, 144 pgs 2017 UK, FONTHILL MEDIA
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1-76330 Regenberg, Werner CAPTURED ARMORED CARS & OTHR VEHICLES IN WEHRMACHT 100+ b/w photos/illust/drawing, tech specs.1 vol, 52 pgs 1996 US, SCHIFFER PUBLICATIONS
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1-76280 Reinhard, Frank GERMAN MEDIUM HALF-TRACKED PRIME MOVERS 1934-1945 100+ b/w photos/illust/drawing, tech specs.1 vol, 52 pgs 1995 US, SCHIFFER PUBLICATIONS
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1-76310 Reinhard, Frank GERMAN LIGHT HALF-TRACKED PRIME MOVERS 1934-1945 100+ b/w photos/illust/drawing, tech specs.1 vol, 52 pgs 1995 US, SCHIFFER PUBLICATIONS
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1-54170 Restayn, Jean TIGER 1 IN THE EAST 9.5x13, (250) photos, (50) color plates highlight this look at the behemoth of the German AFV's.1 vol, 144 pgs 1998 PARIS, HISTOIRE COLLECTIO
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1-65040 Restayn, Jean TIGER 1 ON THE WESTERN FRONT 9.5x13, (250) photos, (50) color plates highlight this look at the behemoth of the German AFV's.1 vol, 144 pgs 2000 PARIS, HISTOIRE COLLECTIO
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1-78421 Restayn, Jean WWII TANKS ENCYCLOPEDIA IN COLOR 1939-45 9x12, details every type of tank in full color for all the various participants in WWII.1 vol, 128 pgs 2008 PARIS, HISTOIRE & COLLECT
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1-208760 Ribinson, M.P. CHAR LECLERC The Leclerc is the only battle tank serving in operational combat units in the French Army. Designed as a Cold War era tank killer that could take on numerically superior enemies, the Leclerc has served the armies of France and the United Arab Emirates for over twenty years. Since 1989 when the first Leclerc prototype appeared, it has been counted amongst the world's most complex and deadly AFVs.

Despite its fame, relatively little has appeared on the Leclerc in English, and much of the information about the Leclerc on the web is incorrect. Even in French, it has been ten years since the Leclerc was studied in a published work. 313 photographs, 10 painting schemes.

Char Leclerc by MP Robinson and Thierry Guillemain is a survey of the Leclerc's development and service in the French Army right up to the present day. It explains the differences between the eleven Leclerc production batches produced for the French Army, the different Leclerc derived vehicles, and the changes that have transformed the French armored force since the Leclerc first entered service.

This latest addition to the Kagero Photosniper series is illustrated with over 220 unpublished photographs and ten color plates, making it an ideal reference for historians and modelers alike. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2015 POLAND, KAGERO
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1-193390 Riccio, Ralph Italian Tanks and Combat Vehicles of World War II The evolution of Italian armor during the first years of World War II: production, organization, training, and use in battle. Richly illustrated with over 300 black and white photos, unit markings, color artwork.

Very nice book, extensive specifications, includes tankettes, self-propelled guns, truck mounted guns, armored cars, and more. English and Italian text. One appendix includes locations of surviving Italian vehicles, another with production/inventory summaries. 1 vol, 0 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-195410 Riccio, Ralph AFVS IN IRISH SERVICE SINCE 1922: From the National Army to the Irish Defence Forces Oversized 8.25 x 11.75 inches, 200+ b/w photos, and 50+ profiles.

Ralph A. Riccio tells the story of the tanks and other armored vehicles used by the armed forces of the Republic of Ireland (Eire), from independence to the present day.

Although the Irish have never used large numbers of armored vehicles, they have employed a wide and eclectic variety of tanks and armored cars, from British WWI vehicles through to the South African tactical armored cars currently in service. This book describes the acquisition and operational use of all such AFVs by the Irish, and includes scale plans of all major types plus details of color schemes and markings. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2011 UK, MMP
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1-59870 Riebenstahl, Horst and Scheibert, Horst PANZER IV (LANG) The highly produced Panzer IV with the 7.5cm L/43 and L/48 armament. Includes 100+ b/w photos.1 vol, 48 pgs 1996 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-49780 Rifkind, Herbert R. JEEP:Its Development & Procurement 1940-1943 Details the origin/development of the Jeep, 20+b/w photos, also covers the four-wheel & amphibianvariants, chapter notes.1 vol, 144 pgs 1988 LONDON, ISO-GALAGO PUBS
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1-227010 Roberts, Charles US AIRBORNE TANKS 1939-1945 Opens with an investigation into the 1930s efforts by Britain, the Soviet Union, and the USA into the development of, or adaptation of, light tanks for airborne operations. WWII accelerated their efforts, but conventional aircraft limited use to existing airfields, negating the effect. Development shifted to gliders and the 28th Airborne Tank Battalion was born. Detailed and comprehensive study covers design and deployment of American airborne tanks from the earliest concepts to their actual use, by British units, on D-Day and during Operation Varsity, the Rhine crossing. Includes 100 black and white illustrations. 1 vol, 208 pgs 2021 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-219930 Robinson, M P THE AMX 13 LIGHT TANK: Images of War series The AMX 13 was originally designed in the immediate aftermath of the Second World War. It represents French ambitions for national resurgence and withdrawal from wartime dependence on American military technology. Includes 250 color and black and white illustrations.

Being a light tank, it was an ambitious and far sighted departure from conventional tank design and it found a ready export market as well as being a critical part in the French Army arsenal. Its basic hull design lent itself to the development of a vast list of variants.

French designers progressively modernized, and indeed reinvented, the AMX13 and enabled it to claim to be one of the most successful armored vehicle programs of the postwar period. It proved its worth in numerous small wars worldwide in the service of many countries.

This, the first commercially published work on the AMX13 in English, examines in detail the technical industrial and tactical story of this remarkably successful armored fighting vehicle.1 vol, 248 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-205420 Robinson, M.P. AMX-30: Char de Bataille 1966-2006 The AMX-30 was France's principal battle tank for over 30 years and continues to serve the French Army in later forms even to this day. In this first work of a two-volume study examining the history of the AMX-30 battle tank, Robinson describes the development and introduction to service of this long serving weapon system.

Photographic coverage in Volume 1 is focused on the AMX-30B gun tank, its service life and the supporting vehicles that served alongside it in the Arme Blindee Cavalerie in the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. Over 150 color and black and white photographs tell the story of this tank in its environment, as well as in detail, for the historian and modeler alike.1 vol, 80 pgs 2014 POLAND , KAGERO
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1-216170 Robinson, M.P. CHALLENGER 2: The British Main Battle Tank - Images of war series For much of the Cold War, the British Army's main battle tanks (MBT) were first the Centurion and then the Chieftain. The question of the latter's replacement became urgent when in 1980 MBT80 was canceled. While the Royal Ordnance Challenger (originally the Shir 2) was acquired as a stop gap its design and capability limitations quickly became apparent. 250 color & black and white illustrations

Vickers then took over the Royal Ordnance tank building facility and against stiff foreign competition developed the Challenger 2.

This superbly illustrated book tells the story of the evolution and subsequent successful career of Challenger 2 which has seen distinguished service in war and peace since 1990 and has proved itself one of the worlds most formidable fighting vehicles. Includes technical detail and comparisons with competitors. 1 vol, 176 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-CP7040 Rottman, Gordon & Spaulding, Donald VIETNAM ARMOUR IN ACTION 8.5x11, 'Armour at War' series, (16) pages ofcolor drawings, lots of b/w photos.1 vol, 72 pgs 2003 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBS
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1-NB005 Rue, John L. NUTS & BOLTS VOL. 05: Saurer RK-7 Saurer RK-7 (SD.KFZ.254)104 detailed black and white photos. Text is in both English and German1 vol, 37 pgs 1996
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1-229490 Salmon, Roger EVERYTHING WORKED LIKE CLOCKWORK: The Mechanization of British Regular and Household Cavalry 1918-1942 Hardback edition.

Describes the process of retraining British and Household cavalry regiments from post-WWI to 1942 to fight in armored vehicles. Relies heavily on regimental and War Office archives, the historical papers of the tank manufacturer Vickers, Britain by Mass Observation archives, the Imperial War Museum's oral history archives, and interviews with the small number of remaining WWII veterans.

This book checks the accuracy of the assertion that the delay in mechanization was due to reluctance by the cavalrymen to part with their horses and their technophobic attitude. Includes the backdrop of the social, economic and political climate of the 1920s and 1930s, and the pressure on politicians from the wider franchise and public opinion.
1 vol, 328 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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2-229490 Salmon, Roger EVERYTHING WORKED LIKE CLOCKWORK: The Mechanization of British Regular and Household Cavalry 1918-1942 Softcover edition1 vol, 328 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-77031 Sawodny, Michael VW AT WAR, KUBEL & SCHWIMMWAGEN: Schiffer Mil. 31 100+ b/w photos1 vol, 45 pgs 1991 US, SCHIFFER PUBLISHING
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1-76030 Scheibert, Horst PANZER-GRENADIER MOTORCYCLE & RECONNAISSANCE UNITS A history of the German motorized units 1935-1945.100's of photos/diags/illust.1 vol, 175 pgs 1991 US, SCHIFFER PUB.
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1-77027 Scheibert, Horst HETZER JAGDPANTHER 38(t) & G-13: Schiffer Mil. 27 100+ b/w photos1 vol, 45 pgs 1990 US, SCHIFFER PUBLISHING
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1-77037 Scheibert, Horst PANTHER PANZER KAMPFWAGON V: Schiffer Mil. 37 100+ b/w photos1 vol, 45 pgs 1991 US, SCHIFFER PUBLISHING
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1-77042 Scheibert, Horst STURMGESCHUTZ III (L/24 & L33): Schiffer Mil. 42 100+ b/w photos1 vol, 45 pgs 1991 US, SCHIFFER PUBLISHING
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1-77044 Scheibert, Horst TIGER I: Schiffer Mil. 44 100+ b/w photos1 vol, 45 pgs 1991 US, SCHIFFER PUBLISHING
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1-77049 Scheibert, Horst PANZER IV FAMILY, THE: Schiffer Mil. 49 100+ b/w photos1 vol, 45 pgs 1991 US, SCHIFFER PUBLISHING
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1-77062 Scheibert, Horst PANZER IV 100+ b/w photos1 vol, 45 pgs 1994 US, SCHIFFER PUBLISHING
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1-77064 Scheibert, Horst PANZER II 100+ b/w photos1 vol, 45 pgs 1994 US, SCHIFFER PUBLISHING
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1-77070 Scheibert, Horst PANZERKAMPFWAGEN SKODA 35(t) 100+ b/w photos1 vol, 45 pgs 1994 US, SCHIFFER PUBLISHING
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1-77073 Scheibert, Horst TIGER FAMILY, THE 100+ b/w photos1 vol, 45 pgs 1989 US, SCHIFFER PUBLISHING
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1-81260 Scheibert, Horst PANZER: A PICTORIAL DOCUMENTATION 200+ b/w photos/illust/drawing, tech specs.1 vol, 271 pgs 1990 US, SCHIFFER PUBLISHING
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1-215740 Schneider, Wolfang PANZER REGIMENT 1 The oldest Panzer regiment of the Wehrmacht has not yet been documented in the military literature. On 112 pages the creation of this unit is covered in an impressive photo review with the first years before the war, the campaign periods in the Sudeten, in Poland, Belgium, France, Russia, Greece, Italy and in Hungary. Included are detailed inventory tables, campaign maps and unit structure organizations. The photo story also shows the different vehicle markings throughout the war. Almost all of the 300 photos taken from veteran albums are hitherto unpublished. 1 vol, 112 pgs 2017 UK, SCHNEIDER ARMOUR RESEARCH
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1-75542 Schneider, Wolfgang TIGERS IN COMBAT II 8.5x11, (16) color pages, combat history and organization of the Tiger Battalions.1 vol, 422 pgs 2005 US, STACKPOLE BOOKS
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1-75543 Schneider, Wolfgang TIGERS IN COMBAT III: Operation, Training, Tactics Tigers in Combat Volume III closes the gap between the unit histories of volumes 1 and 2 and the technical descriptions in the Jentz and Spielberger books. For the first time, efforts are described in detail of what was taken to create units and what was required to keep the Tiger tank in action regarding handling and operating the vehicle. Other chapters deal with crew training and specific tactical aspects to employ such a heavy tank under all fighting conditions.

Further aspects are covered, such as the protection level of the Tiger and reasons for losses - as well as propaganda work with this famous beast. Due to the usage of more than 1200 photos and drawings, even complex crew tasks and procedures are illustrated in a way that non-Tiger crewmen will be able to comprehend. 1 vol, 520 pgs 2017 UK, HELION & COMPANY
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1-CP7519 Schultz, Carl IRAQ INSURGENCY-US ARMOURED VEHICLES IN ACTION (2) 8.5x11, 'Armour at War' mini series, (4) pages ofcolor drawings, 125+ color photos, scale drawings1 vol, 48 pgs 2006 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBS
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1-CP7510 Schulz, Carl HMMWV Workhorse of the US Army 8.5x11, 'Armour at War' mini series, (4) pages ofcolor drawings, 150+ clor photos, scale drawings1 vol, 52 pgs 2004 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBS
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1-CP7511 Schulz, Carl M113 IN THE 1990'S(Part 1) 8.5x11, 'Armour at War' mini series, (4) pages ofcolor drawings, 150+ clor photos, scale drawings1 vol, 52 pgs 2004 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBS
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1-CP7512 Schulz, Carl & Bohm, Walter ROLLING STEEL:Nato's Self Propelled Artillery 8.5x11, 'Armour at War' mini series, (4) pages ofcolor drawings, 125+ clor photos, scale drawings1 vol, 48 pgs 2004 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBS
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1-CP7513 Schulz, Carl & Zwilling, Ralph US ARMY HMMWV's IN IRAQ 8.5x11, 'Armour at War' mini series, (4) pages ofcolor drawings, 125+ color photos, scale drawings1 vol, 48 pgs 2005 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBS
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1-CP7515 Schulz, Carl & Zwilling, Ralph STRYKER INTERIM ARMORED VEHICLE 8.5x11, 'Armour at War' mini series, (4) pages ofcolor drawings, 125+ color photos, scale drawings1 vol, 48 pgs 2007 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBS
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1-88130 Spielberger, Walter and Doyle, Hilary TIGERS I AND II:And Their Variants 8.5x11, 500 b/w images. 30+ years of intensive research have culminated in this volume.1 vol, 256 pgs 2007 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-69510 Spielberger, Walter J. and Feist Uwe PANZERKAMPWAGEN IV:Workhorse of the Panzertruppen 8.5x11, 80+ b/w photos, technical data.1 vol, 56 pgs 1968 BERKLEY, FEIST PUBLICAT'N
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1-27290 Spielberger, Walter J. and Feist, Uwe PANZERKAMPWAGEN VI, TIGER I & II KONIGSTIGER. 8.5x11, 100+ b/w photos, technical data.1 vol, 76 pgs 1968 BERKLEY, FEIST PUBLICAT'S
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1-210150 Stokes, Neil SU-85 and SU-100 ON THE BATTLEFIELD The SU-85 and SU-100 self-propelled guns were based on the proven chassis of the T-34 Medium Tank, and were used primarily in the antitank role. From mid-1943 onward, the SU-85 gave the Soviet forces a useful tank destroyer with a significant firepower advantage over the T-34's 76.2mm gun. With the introduction of the T-34/85 in early 1944, the SU-85 design was upgraded with a 100mm gun to retain its firepower advantage, though a shortage of 100mm guns led to a number of improved hulls being armed with 85mm guns as the SU-85M. This book provides a pictorial history of the development and combat deployment of the SU-85, SU-85M and SU-100, illustrated with around 100 photographs.1 vol, 112 pgs 2015 UK, PEKO PUBLISHING
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1-237490 Summerfield, Steven BRITISH RIFLED MUZZLE LOADING GUNS OF THE GARRISON ARTILLERY: Royal Carriage Department Plans 1865-1922 Oversized at 8.5x 11 inches. Contains 71 color Royal Carriage Department scale plates plus 68 photographs, 71 plans, and 37 tables. Examines the Rifled Muzzle Loading (RML) guns and carriages that served in the Royal Garrison Artillery.1 vol, 160 pgs 2018 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-237500 Summerfield, Steven BRITISH RIFLED MUZZLE LOADING GUNS OF THE ROYAL NAVY: Royal Carriage Department Plans 1865-1908 Oversized at 8.5x 11 inches. Contains seven color Royal Department scale plates plus 14 illustrations, 38 photographs, 55 plans, 69 ship silhouettes, and 61 tables. Examines the Rifled Muzzle Loading (RML) guns, carriages, and turrets used by the Royal Navy.1 vol, 162 pgs 2018 CAMBRIDGE, KEN TROTMAN
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1-76710 Tallillo, Andrea CARRO L3:Carri Veloci, Carri Leggeri, derivati. 8.5x11, an account of the tactical use of the L3 tankette by the Italians and Germans, b/w photos, illust and drawings all with extensive 'English' captions.1 vol, 136 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-76712 Tallillo, Andrea CARRO L6:Carri Veloci, Carri Leggeri, derivati. 8.5x11, an account of the tactical use of the L6 tankette by the Italians and Germans, b/w photos, illust and drawings all with extensive 'English' captions.1 vol, 136 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-198672 Tallillo. A and Guglielmi, D CARRO M: Vol. 2 - Medium tank M 11/39, M13/40, M14/41, M15/42 Harvester and other derivatives This second volume is essentially the story, the use, the colors and insignia of these vehicles, with references also to the uniforms worn by their staff. 1 vol, 124 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-195430 Tank Museum, The TANK SPOTTER'S GUIDE Invented during World War I to break the grim deadlock of the Western Front trenches, tanks have gone on to revolutionize warfare. From the lightning Blitzkrieg assaults of World War II to the great battles in the Middle Eastern desert and the largest ever tank battles on the Eastern Front, tanks have become one of the key components of the 'combined arms' philosophy of warfare. This pocket guide gives the reader all of the essential information on 40 of history's premiere tanks, including the Tiger, Sherman, Panther and M1A1 Abrams. Each tank is presented with a detailed drawing to aid recognition. 1 vol, 128 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-65910 Taube, Gerhard 500 YEARS OF GERMAN CANNON This book is really two in one, the first fourteenpages cover medieval cannon, while the rest isdevoted to 20th century 'big' german guns with theemphasis on railroad guns, lost of b/w photos.1 vol, 52 pgs 2001 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-73420 Taylor, Blaine VOLKSWAGEN MILITARY VEHICLES OF THE THIRD REICH 9x12, 400+ b/w photos details all aspects of the Volkswagen, Kubelwagen & Schwimmwagen.1 vol, 240 pgs 2004 NY, DACAPO PRESS
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1-198130 Taylor, Dick INTO THE VALLEY - The Valentine Tank and Derivatives 1938 - 1960 200+ b/w photos, 40+ color profiles and detail photos, 20+ scale plans.

The Valentine, unlike most British tanks to see service during WWII, began life as a private venture. That is, it was not designed to a General Staff (GS) specification, but came off the drawing-board with the intention of exciting enough interest within the military establishment to secure an order.

The Valentine had the highest production numbers of any wartime British tank, and arguably the most variations. A total of 8000+ Valentines were produced in no fewer than 11 variants. The Valentine tank received its baptism of fire with the British 8th Army in Operation Crusader in North Africa during July 1941, representing just the beginning of a long career, as they would eventually take part in combat in both the European and Pacific Theaters. After the war, Valentines served in several armies as late as 1960. Valentines also saw action with the armed forces of Canada, the Soviet Union, Poland, Australia, and New Zealand.

Book contents: Development, Technical Description, Marks Descriptions, Operational Use, Colors and Markings, Variants, Survivors.1 vol, 180 pgs 2012 POLAND, MMP
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1-NB021 Terlisten, Detlev NUTS & BOLTS VOL. 21: Kanonenwagen Stummel 250 photos, color photos, scale drawings, and color plates. Text is in both English and German.1 vol, 144 pgs
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1-197790 Thomas, Paul GERMAN HALFTRACKS AT WAR 1939-1945 - Images of War Series In the aftermath of The Great War, which saw the introduction of the tank, the more far sighted military leaders realized that the future of warfare hinged on a balance of mobility, firepower and protection.

Tanks would need to be accompanied into battle by supporting arms, specifically infantry, artillery and engineers. An all fully-tracked field army was thought to be too expensive, so the semi-tracked support vehicle (commonly called a halftrack) was born. The halftrack concept was embraced by the French, the US and most notably Germany.

The Germans commissioned numerous types of half-tracked tractors, which were classified by the weight of their towed load. These vehicles were designated Sonderkraffarzeug (special motorized vehicle), abbreviated as Sd.Kfz. Without these vehicles the Blitzkrieg would not have been possible.

These front-wheel steering vehicles with tracked drive transformed the fighting quality of the armored divisions. They carried the infantry alongside the advancing panzers and brought guns and pontoon-bridge sections. The halftrack also became the preferred reconnaissance vehicle.

7.5 x 9.5, 250 b/w photos1 vol, 160 pgs 2012 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-222580 Thomas, Paul Hitler's Light Tanks - Images of War series Hitler's Wehrmacht led the way in armored warfare as the successful blitzkriegs in Poland and North West Europe in 1940 so convincingly proved. The contribution of light tanks such as Panzers I, II and 35(t) was critical.

As the war spread to the Balkans, north Africa and the invasion of Russia, German engineers worked tirelessly modifying existing light tanks and developing new models. The growing Soviet armored threat, in particular, spawned tank destroyers such as the Marder III Panzerj?ger, SdKfz 138/1 and 139. Antiaircraft variants included the Flakpanzer 38(t) and the SdKfz 140/1 was a reconnaissance tank armed with a 20mm turret-mounted gun, developed from the SdKfz 22 armored car, whereas the Aufklarungerspanzer 38(t) carried a 7.5cm gun in the support reconnaissance role.

In the final stages of the war light tanks were phased out and the Marder and 38(t) were up-gunned; the Wespe was adapted from the Panzer II chassis.

This superbly illustrated book gives a comprehensive overview of the multitude of vehicles and variants that came into service. With the text and captions providing technical data, the images show this formidable array of fighting vehicles in action across the theaters of war.
1 vol, 128 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-76450 Trojca, Waldemar and Jaugitz, Markus SD.KFZ. 166 STURMPANZE BRUMMBAR Detailed photos/illust/diagrams, specifications1 vol, 88 pgs 2001 PO, J.J. FEDOROWICZ
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1-219220 Tucker-Jones, Anthony THE DESERT AIR WAR 1940-1943: Images of War Series Covers the wide range of Italian, British, German and American aircraft involved in the North African air war over Egypt, Libya, the Mediterranean, and Tunisia, the air and ground crews from all sides, and the conditions in which they operated and fought are all shown in this varied selection of over 200 photographs.1 vol, 128 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-924131 various STEEL MASTERS #131 1 vol, 74 pgs 2014 PARIS, HISTOIRE & COLLECTIONS
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1-924163 various STEEL MASTERS #162/163 1 vol, 74 pgs 2018 PARIS, HISTOIRE & COLLECTIONS
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1-957014N Various TANK & MILITARY VEHICLES: # 14 Contents include:

* Les chasseurs de chars a la francaise
* War & Peace 2013
* Le Sd.Kfz 7 (6e partie)
* Armored Car AEC
* Pas-de-calais libere 2013
* 1942, les cent jours de Kholm
* les Kuberwagen de la Wehrmacht (2e partie)
* Les Guntrucks au Vietnam1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 PARIS, HISTOIRE & COLLECTIONS
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1-83441 Vauvillier, Francois LES AUTOMITRAILLEUSES DE RECONNIASSANCE V1 Vol One covers the L'AMR 33 RENAULT, 100+ b/w and color photos/illust/drawings, tech specs.1 vol, 66 pgs 2005 FRANCE, HISTOIRE & COLLEC
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1-83444 Vauvillier, Francois LES CANONS DE LA VICTORIE V2- Heavy artillery August 2, 1914, both sides developed during four years a formidable artillery of very large size. But in this race to gigantism, France has been delayed, she will have to fill a forced march. The first resource artillery great power in support of our Hairy in the trenches, are provided at the end of the year 1914 by the Navy puts on shore or on barges and river gunboats, pieces of 100 mm, 14 , 16, 19 and 24 cm. The Coast Artillery also provides similar resources in guns, but the adaptation of these edge pieces and side-war position on earth requires the development of special carriages of using for Most of them appropriate support: the rail. Thus was born a powerful heavy artillery on track (ALVF), based on impressive carriages, trucks, numbering several hundred in 1918, will be the instruments of a steel flood. This small, highly structured volume looks at some 49 different materials of this kind, modest 95mm side mounted on armored car, to the impressive hardware 340, 370 and 400 mm, not to mention the most gigantic of all, the howitzer of 520 mm model 1916-265 tons rail - whose shell alone weighed over 1,600 pounds.1 vol, 68 pgs 2009 FRANCE, HISTOIRE & COLLEC
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1-83445 Vauvillier, Francois LES CANONS DE LA VICTORIE V3 l'Artillerie de Cote et l'Artillerie de Tranch?e This third volume of the Guns of Victory reviews two quite different types of equipment. First, the Coast Artillery, which played a very discreet role because the Allies had mastery of the seas. Most of the guns however became famous in another role, installed on railway carriages or on various other means of land transport adapted to a static war.

The second group, the Trench Artillery, did not exist in France at the beginning of the war and had to be developed in chaotic conditions in the unexpected context of the colossal siege warfare imposed on the belligerents on the Western Front in the autumn of 1914. From the modest grenade launcher to the gigantic 340-mm trench mortar, this very structured volume deals with all the models of this frontline artillery, scrupulously following the pattern of the two previous volumes.1 vol, 68 pgs 2009 FRANCE, HISTOIRE & COLLEC
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1-201840 Ware, Pat and Delf, Brian THE CENTURION TANK: - Images of War Series Few tank designs have been as effective, versatile and long-lived as that of the British Centurion. Conceived during the Second World War as the answer to the superior German Tiger and Panther tanks and to the lethal 88mm gun, this 52-ton main battle tank incorporated the lessons British designers had learned about armored fighting vehicles during the conflict, and it was free of the major faults that had impaired the other British tank designs of the time. The Centurion was so successful that it served in the British Army and in numerous other armies across the world from 1945 until the 1990s.

Pat Ware's highly illustrated history of this remarkable tank covers its design and development, its technical specifications and the many variants that were produced. He tells the story from the design brief of 1943, through testing and trials to the tank's entry into service. In addition, he traces the course of the Centurion's subsequent career, as it was up-dated, up-gunned and adapted to operate in varied conditions and conflicts all over the world including Korea, the Indo-Pakistan wars, Vietnam and the Arab-Israeli wars.

His expert account of this remarkable fighting vehicle is accompanied by a series of color plates showing the main variants of the design and the common ancillary equipment and unit markings. His book is an essential work of reference for enthusiasts with 90 color and b/w photos.1 vol, 128 pgs 2013 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-47110 Wetzig, Sonja GERMAN ARTILLERY 1864-1910 Covers the variety of guns & ordnance used during the pre-WWI period, over 100 b/w photos/illust.1 vol, 48 pgs 1997 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER PUBLIS'G
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1-222660 Wheelwright, Julie HITLER'S TANKS: German Panzers of World War II Details the development and operational history of the light Panzer I and II, developed in the 1930s, the medium tanks that were the backbone of the Panzer Divisions, and the Tiger and formidable King Tiger, the heaviest tank to see combat in World War II. Draws on Osprey's unique and extensive armor archive.

The Panzers that rolled over Europe were Germany's most famous fighting force, and are some of the most enduring symbols of World War II. However, at the start of the war, Germany's tanks were nothing extraordinary and it was operational encounters such as facing the Soviet T-34 during Operation Barbarossa which prompted their intensive development. Tactical innovation gave them an edge where technological development had not, making Hitler's tanks a formidable enemy.1 vol, 336 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-77055 Wiersch, Dr. Bernd VW AT WAR-Kubel and Schwimmwagon: Schiffer Mil. 55 100+ b/w photos, Development, testing, production1 vol, 45 pgs 1992 US, SCHIFFER PUBLISHING
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1-83930 Yeide, Harry WEAPONS OF THE TANKERS:American Armor in WWII 8.5x11, 14 color & 230+ b/w photos tell the story of almost overnight creation of a world class AFV force; the story of the armored battalion's tanks and equipment, biblio, index.1 vol, 128 pgs 2006 US, ZENITH PRESS
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1-CP7037 Zaloga, Steven SCUD AND OTHER RUSSIAN BALLISTIC MISSILE VEHICLES 8.5x11, 'Armour at War' series, (16) pages ofcolor drawings, lots of b/w photos.1 vol, 72 pgs 2001 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBS
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1-CP7052 Zaloga, Steven US ARMOURED FUNNIES 1942-1945 8.5x11, 'Armour at War' series, (16) pages ofcolor drawings, lots of b/w photos.1 vol, 72 pgs 2005 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBS
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1-CP7057 Zaloga, Steven PANZERS IN THE GUNSIGHT 2 8.5x11, 'Armour at War' series, (16) pages ofcolor drawings, lots of b/w photos.1 vol, 72 pgs 2006 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBS
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1-CP7058 Zaloga, Steven US JEEP AT WAR, THE 8.5x11, 'Armour at War' series, (16) pages ofcolor drawings, lots of b/w photos.1 vol, 72 pgs 2006 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBS
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1-196020 Zaloga, Steven editor BATTLEGROUND: The Greatest Tank Duels in History The tank came of age during World War II at the cutting edge of Hitler's Blitzkreig and became the most powerful machine on the 20th-century battlefield. But what was it like to be a driver or gunner in the Battle of the Bulge, on the Eastern Front, the deserts of North Africa, or the dusty plains of Iraq? From the Sherman and the Tiger to the Abrams M1, Battleground shows how tank crews dealt with the deafening noise and scorching heat of battle whilst driving and operating tons of sophisticated machinery. Packed with breathtaking first-hand accounts and with real-life insights and detailed drawings, this book takes readers inside the greatest tanks ever developed in the some of the most crucial duels of modern land warfare.

Includes: Introduction, Panther vs T-34: Ukraine 1943, Sherman Firefly vs Tiger: Normandy 1944, T-34-85 vs M26 Pershing: Korea 1950, Centurion vs T-55: Golan Heights 1973, M1A1 Abrams vs T-72: Desert Storm 1991.1 vol, 0 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-CP7009 Zaloga, StevenBarthorp, Michael TANK BATTLES OF THE MID-EAST WARS:(2)1973 TO 1998 8.5x11, 'Armour at War' series, (16) pages ofcolor drawings, lots of b/w photos.1 vol, 72 pgs 1996 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBS
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1-SS4018 SCHNELLBOOT IN ACTION 1 vol, 48 pgs 2006 US, SQUADRON/SIGNAL
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1-SS6094 USS TENNESEE IN WORLD WAR II Illust with 200+ photos and detailed drawings1 vol, 80 pgs 2008 US, SQUADRON/SIGNAL
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1-229470 Anderson, Thomas HITLER'S NAVY: The Kriegsmarine in Worldl War II Illustrated study of the WWII German Kriegsmarine, from its limited beginnings under the Treaty of Versailles to years of covert and innovative development to the rearmament programme that defied the restrictions, including submarines.

Blooded in the Spanish Civil War, the surface ships of the Kriegsmarine went on to play a crucial role in the opening salvoes of WWII during the invasions of Poland and Norway, although serious losses set back plans for the invasion of Britain. By the end of the war, only a handful of surface vessels remained to be divided up among the Allies. Profusely illustrated.

From the beginning of the war, but especially after the fall of France, the dreaded and extraordinarily successful U-boats stalked the Atlantic, threatening vital British shipping convoys and choking off the lifeline of munitions and supply from the US. Once Italy and Japan entered the war, German naval operations expanded to the Mediterranean and the Indian Ocean.
1 vol, 256 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-87790 Bagnasco, E LE NAVI DA BATTAGLIA CLASSE 'LITTORIO' 1937-1948 9x12, excellent b/w and color photos, drawings and plans. The author is known for his accuracy/detail1 vol, 312 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-236430 Brown, Paul ELIZABETH'S NAVY: Seventy Years of the Postwar Royal Navy During the 70 years spanned by the reign of the late Queen Elizabeth II, the Royal Navy changed out of all recognition. Its status as a superpower navy with worldwide bases and operations has been eclipsed, but it remains a powerful force because of its potency if not its size. Maritime history author Paul Brown takes us through each decade in turn, outlining the key events and developments, and charting the changes to the size, structure and capabilities of the Navy. More than 260 color and black and white images provide a stunning visual record of the ships and operations that featured most prominently in each decade.1 vol, 344 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-213660 Brown, Robert JAPANESE BATTLESHIPS: Fuso & Ise Classes The 'ShipCraft' series provides in-depth information about building and modifying model kits of famous warship types. Lavishly illustrated, each book takes the modeler through a brief history of the subject class, highlighting differences between sisterships and changes in their appearance over their careers. This volume covers the two related classes of Japanese 14 inch-gunned battleships, originally built during WWI but subsequently totally reconstructed. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2017 UK, SEAFORTH PUBLISHING
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1-217380 Cestra, Carlo JAPANESE DESTROYER SHIMAKAZE The Imperial Naval Staff demanded the development of a destroyer project with powerful weaponry and capable of reaching speed of 40 knots. The project was approved and marked with the symbol F52 and was included in the financial plan of 1939 Maru Yon.

According to the project, the armament was to consist of three two-barrel 127 mm gun turrets, and two seven-tube torpedo launchers. Due to the heavy weight of the tubes and the inability of emergency manual control of the launchers, this idea was abandoned. In connection with this, a project was prepared and the construction of the Japanese destroyer with the number 125 later named Shimakaze commenced. Includes 152 images.1 vol, 80 pgs 2018 POLAND, KAGERO
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1-217420 Cestra, Carlo JAPANESE CRUISER MAYA At the beginning of 1943, following the defeat in the Guadalcanal campaign, the Navy Technical Department and The High Command of the Imperial Japanese Navy strove to increase the defensive potential of all their warships. Apart from standard refits of the majority of the Imperial Japanese Navy units, a plan was adopted, which called for reconstruction of two Takao-class heavy cruisers into anti-aircraft units. Through a coincidence, only the Maya underwent such conversion. This publication shows the cruiser in her anti-aircraft configuration and briefly describes her career. Includes 152 images.1 vol, 80 pgs 2018 POLAND, KAGERO
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1-217850 Cestra, Carlo JAPANESE DESTROYER FUBUKI The Japanese Fubuki class boasted 24 units and was the world's first modern and powerful destroyer class. Her lead ship was the Fubuki, previously named destroyer no. 35, who was a veteran of many battles in World War II in the Pacific Area.

Fubuki class was part of a program intended to give the Imperial Japanese Navy a qualitative edge with the world's most modern ships1 vol, 92 pgs 2018 POLAND, KAGERO
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1-218080 Cestra, Carlo THE ITALIAN BATTLESHIP LITTORIO Littorio was one of the three Italian Littorio-class battleships operated by the Italian Regia Marina during WWII. Littorio (Lictor), in ancient times, was the bearer of the Roman fasces, which was adopted as the symbol of Italian Fascism. Includes 166 profiles, double-sided A2 sheet with modeling plans.1 vol, 92 pgs 2018 POLAND, KAGERI
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1-219860 Cestra, Carlo THE BATTLESHIP HMS PRINCE OF WALES Prince of Wales was a King George V-class battleship of the Royal Navy. She was originally named King Edward VIII but upon the abdication of Edward VIII the ship was renamed even before she had been laid down. This occurred on New Year's Day 1937 at Cammel Lairds at their Birkenhead shipyard, and hull took just over two years to build. She was launched on 4 May 1939 by the Princess Royal and she was fitting out when war was declared in September. Includes 160 profiles and B2-size sheet.1 vol, 72 pgs 2019 POLAND, KAGERO
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1-220470 Childs, Nick THE AGE OF THE INVINCIBLE: The Ship That Defined the Modern Royal Navy Profile of the HMS Invincible covers her conception and design, through her various deployments (including the Falklands), and her evolving role and technical adaptation to meet changing strategic requirements. Includes eight pages of color illustrations.1 vol, 208 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-196440 Cosentino, M illust by E. Bagnasco LE PORTAEREI ITALIANE: From 1912 to 1990's This authoritative book studies the design of the first fledgling Italian 'aircraft carrier,' the Europe, in 1915, and then the Giuseppe Miraglia of 1927, as well as the technical characteristics of these ships and their aircraft. Italy continued carrier development into WWII with the Eagle, its carrier that was almost finished in 1943, but never saw service in the war.

After the war, Italy built several helicopter carriers, then return to the concept of 'the whole bridge' with the aircraft carrier Garibaldi in 1985 and the recent Cavour, both equipped with vertical take-off and landing aircraft.

Includes 8 color plates, and 400+ b/w photos and drawings.
1 vol, 248 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-78017677 Couhat, Jean Labayle COMBAT FLEETS OF THE WORLD, 1976/77: Their Ships, Aircraft and Armament Third Corrected Edition. 575pp. Fully illustrated. This comprehensive encyclopedia lists and describes some 6,300 warships from some 116 navies. Contains over 1400 photographs. Dust wrapper is price clipped. A very good clean copy.1 vol, 575 pgs 1977 ANNAPOLIS, US NAVAL INST
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1-78017879 Couhat, Jean Labayle COMBAT FLEETS OF THE WORLD, 1978/79: Their Ships, Aircraft and Armament Fully illustrated. This comprehensive encyclopedia lists and describes some 6,300 warships from some 116 navies. Contains over 1400 photographs. 1 vol, 794 pgs 1980 ANNAPOLIS, US NAVAL INST
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1-78018081 Couhat, Jean Labayle COMBAT FLEETS OF THE WORLD, 1978/79: Their Ships, Aircraft and Armament Third Corrected Edition. Oblong 575pp. Fully illustrated. This comprehensive encyclopedia lists and describes some 6,300 warships from some 116 navies. Contains over 1400 photographs. Dust wrapper is price clipped. A very good clean copy.1 vol, 652 pgs 1978 ANNAPOLIS, US NAVAL INST
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1-78018485 Couhat, Jean Labayle COMBAT FLEETS OF THE WORLD, 1984/85: Their Ships, Aircraft and Armament Fully illustrated. This comprehensive encyclopedia lists and describes some 6,300 warships from some 116 navies. Contains over 1400 photographs. 1 vol, 1060 pgs 1980 ANNAPOLIS, US NAVAL INST
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1-71410 Dallies-Labourdette, Jean-Phillpe S-BOOTE:German E-boats in action 1939-1945 300 b/w photos & 50 color plates, detailed survey of the equipment & vessels of the fast boat flotilas.1 vol, 160 pgs 2003 PARIS, HISTOIRE COLLECTIO
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1-205213 Doyle, David USS CALIFORNIA: Golden State Battleship BB-44 Visual History One of the new series of value-priced hard cover horizontal format books on US capital ships in the Second World War. Part of the 'Extended' Visual History format, this 168-page book is packed with large, clear images of the USS California.

Coverage begins with the laying of her keel in 1916 and continues with the ship's launching, commissioning and outfitting. The title then explores the ship's long history from her days in the 'Blue Water Navy' to her sinking at Pearl Harbor. Salvaged and refitted, the USS California was back in action at Saipan just 30 months later. The photographic coverage follows the history of the 'Prune Barge' all through her WWII experience right through to her decommissioning in 1959. The many photos are accompanied by beautifully rendered line drawings and color plates.1 vol, 168 pgs 2015 US, AMPERSAND PUBLISHING
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1-204360 Draminski, Stefan BATTLECRUISER HMS HOOD The text part of this book describes history of the ship's construction and service. This is accompanied by more than 100 color illustrations showing HMS Hood's appearance in her final configuration, during battle of the Denmark Strait, 24 May 1941. Elements that are shown in detail include superstructures, armament, boats, equipments, rig, etc. Blueprints in 1:350, 1:200, 1:100 and 1:50 scales (general views and details) are included on a separate sheet. The publication is a great reference for building a detailed model of HMS Hood.1 vol, 68 pgs 2014 POLAND, KAGERO
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1-205430 Draminski, Stefan The Battleship USS Massachusetts The text part of this book describes history of the ship's construction and service. This is accompanied by more than 100 color illustrations showing USS Massachusetts' appearance towards the end of her service in the Pacific, 1945. Elements that are shown in detail include superstructures, armament, fire control instruments, aircraft, boats, equipment, rig, etc. Blueprints in 1:350, 1:200, 1:100 and 1:50 scales (general views and details) are included on a separate sheet. The publication is a great reference for building a detailed model of USS Massachusetts.1 vol, 80 pgs 2014 POLAND, KAGERO
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1-207130 Draminski, Stefan THE HEAVY CRUISER LUTZOW The text part of this book describes technical specifications of the ship and her operational history in detail. This is accompanied by more than 100 color illustrations showing Lutzow's appearance during Operation Rosselsprung, July 1942. Elements that are shown in detail include armament, rangefinders, radar, searchlights, catapult with aircraft, etc. Blueprints in 1:350, 1:200, 1:100 and 1:50 scales (general views and details) are included on a separate sheet. This publication is an invaluable help to any modeler working on this ships' replica. 140 graphics.1 vol, 80 pgs 2014 POLAND, KAGERO
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1-207380 Draminski, Stefan AIRCRAFT CARRIER KAGA She was initially being built as a battleship, but as a result of a coincidence she became one of the first large carriers in history. She was a part of Japanese group of carriers that formed the core power of the Imperial Japanese Navy during the first half-year of the war in Pacific. After a daring attack on Pearl Harbor and a series of further victories, she suffered a reversal of fortune at the battle of Midway, where Kaga and three accompanying carriers were destroyed.1 vol, 80 pgs 2014 POLAND, KAGERO
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1-208740 Draminski, Stefan THE BATTLESHIP USS NORTH CAROLINA Launched in 1940, North Carolina was the first US newly-built battleship to have taken part in the war in the Pacific. During her busy combat career she demonstrated that battleships could perform very well indeed in their new role as escorts for fleet aircraft carriers and weapon platforms providing fire support for ground troops. Having earned no fewer than 15 Battle Stars during her wartime service, North Carolina was the most highly decorated US Navy battleship of World War II. After decommissioning, she escaped the chopping block and is preserved to this day as a floating museum. 100 graphics/illustrations.1 vol, 70 pgs 2015 POLAND, KAGERO
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1-208750 Draminski, Stefan THE VIIC TYPE U-BOOT The type VIIC was a slightly modified version of the successful VIIB. They had basically the same engine layout and power, but were slightly larger and heavier which made them not quite as fast as the VIIB. 5 torpedo tubes (4 at the bow and one at the stern) were installed in all but the following boats; only two bow tubes (U-72, U-78, U-80, U-554 and U-555) and no stern tube (U-203, U-331, U-351, U-401, U-431 and U-651). 91 graphics, 42 photos

The VIIC was the workhorse of the German U-boat force in World War Two from 1941 onwards and boats of this type were being built throughout the war. The first VIIC boat being commissioned was the U-69 in 1940. The VIIC was an effective fighting machine and was seen in almost all areas where the U-boat force operated although their range was not as great as the one of the larger IX types.

The VIIC came into service as the 'Happy Days' were almost over and it was this boat that faced the final defeat to the Allied anti-submarine campaign in late 1943 and 1944.

Perhaps the most famous VIIC boat was the U-96 which is featured in the movie Das Boot, other noticeable boats were the U-flak boats. Many of these boats were fitted with the Schnorkel in 1944-1945. This design saw one more improvement in the type VIIC/41 boat.

The larger mine-laying type VIID was a direct variant of the VIIC.1 vol, 70 pgs 2015 POLAND, KAGERO
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1-209190 Draminski, Stefan BATTLECRUISER HMS HOOD HMS Hood, launched in 1918 was the last battlecruiser built in Great Britain. She was named in honor of Admiral Samuel Hood and was to be the first of the Admiral-class battlecruisers, but a further three vessels were never completed. During the construction, the design had to be extensively modified to embody the experience of the Battle of Jutland, which markedly exposed insufficient armor of British battlecruisers. However not all shortcomings were eliminated, which later contributed to the loss of the ship. Includes 31 drawing sheets and three color profiles.1 vol, 36 pgs 2015 POLAND, KAGERO
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1-220810 Draminski, Stefan THE BATTLESHIP USS IOWA This new addition to the Anatomy of the Ship series is illustrated with contemporary photographs, scaled plans, and superb 3D illustrations of the USS Iowa (BB-61).

Transferred to the Pacific Fleet in 1944, the Iowa first fired her guns in anger in the Marshall Islands campaign, and sunk her first enemy ship, the Katori. The Iowa went on to serve across a number of pivotal Pacific War campaigns, including at the battles of the Philippine Sea and Leyte Gulf. It ended the war spending several months bombarding the Japanese Home Islands before the surrender in August 1945. After taking part in the Korean War, the Iowa was decommissioned in 1958, before being briefly reactivated in the 1980s as part of President Reagan's 600-Ship Navy Plan. After being decommissioned a second and final time in 1990, the Iowa is now a museum ship in Los Angeles.1 vol, 320 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-225980 Draminski, Stefan THE BATTLESHIP SCHARNHORST The Kriegsmarine's Scharnhorst was a German capital ship, described either as a battleship or battlecruiser, and the lead ship of her class, which included one other ship, Gneisenau. She was launched on 3 October 1936 and completed in January 1939, armed with nine 28cm C/34 guns in three triple turrets. She operated with Gneisenau for much of the early portion of World War II, including sorties into the Atlantic to raid British merchant shipping. They took part in Operation Weser?bung (April-June 1940), the German invasion of Norway, during which they sank the aircraft carrier HMS Glorious and her escort destroyers Acasta and Ardent. Scharnhorst also sank HMS Rawalpindi in November 1939. In early 1943, Scharnhorst joined the Tirpitz in Norway to intercept Allied convoys to the Soviet Union. On a sortie from Norway to attack a convoy, the German force was intercepted by British ships and during the Battle of the North Cape (26 December 1943), HMS Duke of York and her escorts sank Scharnhorst. Most of her crew was lost.

Includes a complete set of detailed line drawings with fully descriptive keys and full-colour 3D artwork, supported by technical details, photographs, and text on the building of the ship, as well as a record of her service history. 1 vol, 320 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-231210 Draminski, Stefan THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER HIRYU Comprehensive examination includes a complete set of detailed line drawings with fully descriptive keys and full-color 3D artwork, supported by technical details, photographs, and text on the building of the ship and a record of the ship's service history. The Hiryu took part in the attack on Pearl Harbor, the conquest of the Dutch East Indies, and helped bomb Darwin (Australia) before being sunk at Midway.1 vol, 320 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-218001 Draminski, Stefan THE BATTLESHIP BISMARCK Completed in 1941, the 45,000-ton German battleship sunk the HMS Hood, the pride of the British Navy, and was then chased around the North Atlantic by many units of the Royal Navy. She was finally dispatched with gunfire and torpedoes on 27 May, less than five months after her completion. Her wreck still lies where she sank, 4,800m down and 960km off the west coast of France.

Drawing on new research and technology, this edition is the most comprehensive examination of Bismarck ever published. It includes a complete set of detailed line drawings with fully descriptive keys and full-color 3D artwork, supported by technical details, photographs and text on the building of the ship and a record of the ship's service history.1 vol, 256 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-223011 Edited by the Kure Maritime Museum and Kazushige Todaka; Translated by Robert D. Eldridge THE BATTLESHIPS YAMATO AND MUSASHI Selected Photos from the Archives of the Kure Maritime Museum (The Japanese Naval Warship Photo Albums) Originally published in Japan in 2005, each album in The Japanese Naval Warship photo album series contains official photographs taken by the Kure Maritime Museum, as well as those taken by private individuals. These pictorial records document the main types of Japanese vessels, from battleships to submarines, based on the best images from Shizuo Fukui, a former Imperial Japanese Navy commander and technician.

These photos include the ones Fukui began collecting as a young boy and continued after he worked as a naval shipbuilder, and those that he was given in order to complete a photographic history of the Imperial Japanese Navy's ships, which include those gathered by Nagamura Kiyoshi, a shipbuilder who proactively collected photos, and the collection of machinist Amari Yoshiyuki. Moreover, with the help of shipbuilder Makino Shigeru, among others, Fukui was able to continue to gather photographs and other items throughout the postwar period. It is not an exaggeration, therefore, to say that Fukui dedicated his entire life to this work. These images are especially valuable because of the massive destruction of official documents at the end of the war.1 vol, 236 pgs 2019 US, US NAVAL INSTITUTE PRESS
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1-223012 Edited by the Kure Maritime Museum and Kazushige Todaka; Translated by Robert D. Eldridge SUBMARINES AND SUBMARINE DEPOT SHIPS: Selected Photos from the Archives of the Kure Maritime Museum (The Japanese Naval Warship Photo Albums) Originally published in Japan in 2005, each album in The Japanese Naval Warship photo album series contains official photographs taken by the Kure Maritime Museum, as well as those taken by private individuals. These pictorial records document the main types of Japanese vessels, from battleships to submarines, based on the best images from Shizuo Fukui, a former Imperial Japanese Navy commander and technician.

These photos include the ones Fukui began collecting as a young boy and continued after he worked as a naval shipbuilder, and those that he was given in order to complete a photographic history of the Imperial Japanese Navy's ships, which include those gathered by Nagamura Kiyoshi, a shipbuilder who proactively collected photos, and the collection of machinist Amari Yoshiyuki. Moreover, with the help of shipbuilder Makino Shigeru, among others, Fukui was able to continue to gather photographs and other items throughout the postwar period. It is not an exaggeration, therefore, to say that Fukui dedicated his entire life to this work. These images are especially valuable because of the massive destruction of official documents at the end of the war.1 vol, 240 pgs 2020 US, US NAVAL INSTITUTE PRESS
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1-223013 Edited by the Kure Maritime Museum and Kazushige Todaka; Translated by Robert D. Eldridge AIRCRAFT CARRIERS AND SEAPLANE CARRIERS: Selected Photos from the Archives of the Kure Maritime Museum (The Japanese Naval Warship Photo Albums) Originally published in Japan in 2005, each album in The Japanese Naval Warship photo album series contains official photographs taken by the Kure Maritime Museum, as well as those taken by private individuals. These pictorial records document the main types of Japanese vessels, from battleships to submarines, based on the best images from Shizuo Fukui, a former Imperial Japanese Navy commander and technician.

These photos include the ones Fukui began collecting as a young boy and continued after he worked as a naval shipbuilder, and those that he was given in order to complete a photographic history of the Imperial Japanese Navy's ships, which include those gathered by Nagamura Kiyoshi, a shipbuilder who proactively collected photos, and the collection of machinist Amari Yoshiyuki. Moreover, with the help of shipbuilder Makino Shigeru, among others, Fukui was able to continue to gather photographs and other items throughout the postwar period. It is not an exaggeration, therefore, to say that Fukui dedicated his entire life to this work. These images are especially valuable because of the massive destruction of official documents at the end of the war.1 vol, 236 pgs 2020 US, US NAVAL INSTITUTE PRESS
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1-223014 Edited by the Kure Maritime Museum and Kazushige Todaka; Translated by Robert D. Eldridge DESTROYERS: Selected Photos from the Archives of the Kure Maritime Museum (The Japanese Naval Warship Photo Albums) Originally published in Japan in 2005, each album in The Japanese Naval Warship photo album series contains official photographs taken by the Kure Maritime Museum, as well as those taken by private individuals. These pictorial records document the main types of Japanese vessels, from battleships to submarines, based on the best images from Shizuo Fukui, a former Imperial Japanese Navy commander and technician.

These photos include the ones Fukui began collecting as a young boy and continued after he worked as a naval shipbuilder, and those that he was given in order to complete a photographic history of the Imperial Japanese Navy's ships, which include those gathered by Nagamura Kiyoshi, a shipbuilder who proactively collected photos, and the collection of machinist Amari Yoshiyuki. Moreover, with the help of shipbuilder Makino Shigeru, among others, Fukui was able to continue to gather photographs and other items throughout the postwar period. It is not an exaggeration, therefore, to say that Fukui dedicated his entire life to this work. These images are especially valuable because of the massive destruction of official documents at the end of the war. 1 vol, 232 pgs 2020 US, US NAVAL INSTITUTE PRESS
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1-223015 Edited by the Kure Maritime Museum and Kazushige Todaka; Translated by Robert D. Eldridge CRUISERS: Selected Photos from the Archives of the Kure Maritime Museum (The Japanese Naval Warship Photo Albums) Originally published in Japan in 2005, each album in The Japanese Naval Warship photo album series contains official photographs taken by the Kure Maritime Museum, as well as those taken by private individuals. These pictorial records document the main types of Japanese vessels, from battleships to submarines, based on the best images from Shizuo Fukui, a former Imperial Japanese Navy commander and technician.

These photos include the ones Fukui began collecting as a young boy and continued after he worked as a naval shipbuilder, and those that he was given in order to complete a photographic history of the Imperial Japanese Navy's ships, which include those gathered by Nagamura Kiyoshi, a shipbuilder who proactively collected photos, and the collection of machinist Amari Yoshiyuki. Moreover, with the help of shipbuilder Makino Shigeru, among others, Fukui was able to continue to gather photographs and other items throughout the postwar period. It is not an exaggeration, therefore, to say that Fukui dedicated his entire life to this work. These images are especially valuable because of the massive destruction of official documents at the end of the war. 1 vol, 264 pgs 2020 US, US NAVAL INSTITUTE PRESS
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1-223016 Edited by the Kure Maritime Museum and Kazushige Todaka; Translated by Robert D. Eldridge BATTLESHIPS AND BATTLE CRUISERS: Selected Photos from the Archives of the Kure Maritime Museum (The Japanese Naval Warship Photo Albums) Originally published in Japan in 2005, each album in The Japanese Naval Warship photo album series contains official photographs taken by the Kure Maritime Museum, as well as those taken by private individuals. These pictorial records document the main types of Japanese vessels, from battleships to submarines, based on the best images from Shizuo Fukui, a former Imperial Japanese Navy commander and technician.

These photos include the ones Fukui began collecting as a young boy and continued after he worked as a naval shipbuilder, and those that he was given in order to complete a photographic history of the Imperial Japanese Navy's ships, which include those gathered by Nagamura Kiyoshi, a shipbuilder who proactively collected photos, and the collection of machinist Amari Yoshiyuki. Moreover, with the help of shipbuilder Makino Shigeru, among others, Fukui was able to continue to gather photographs and other items throughout the postwar period. It is not an exaggeration, therefore, to say that Fukui dedicated his entire life to this work. These images are especially valuable because of the massive destruction of official documents at the end of the war. 1 vol, 231 pgs 2020 US, US NAVAL INSTITUTE PRESS
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1-74300 Friedman, Norman U.S. BATTLESHIPS: An Illustrated Design History Offers a comprehensive reference and analysis on the development of U.S. battleships, starting in 1886, with Maine and Texas, continuing to South Carolina, the U. S. Navy's first dreadnought, through to the behemoth Montana-class of World War II. The long careers of the Iowa-class, including their recommissioning in the late Cold War, are covered.

Explains the political and technical rationales for building battleships and recounts the evolution of each design. Includes detailed scale outboard and plan views of each ship class and of major modifications to many classes. Numerous photographs complement the text.1 vol, 463 pgs 1985 LONDON, ARMS & ARMOUR PRESS
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1-198730 Giorgerini, George Augustus SHIPS OF ITALIAN LINE Volume I (1861-1875): Ironclad Corvette, Frigates, Gunboats The first volume of the series 'The ships of Italy' published in 1962 by George Augustus Giorgerini and Nani was dedicated to the ships of the line of the Italian Navy, which included all of these units classified as such at the time, including aircraft carriers. This new volume is the first armored ships, those born around 1860, with the classification of 'armored frigates,' the smaller corvettes and ironclad ironclad gunboats, and the only example of a ram armored towers. It begins with an examination of individual ships or classes of ships, dwelling longer on the facts of the battle of Lissa, which most of them participated. Then put in a proper light the activities of vessels during missions abroad. The subsequent volumes will be subject to pluricalibro battleships and battleships of the first and second world war. Includes 122 illustrations in b / w and 24 color, with 13 color profiles in large folded tables, and dozens of drawings.1 vol, 378 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-207960 Golalski, Waldemar THE HEAVY CRUISER ADMIRAL HIPPER Another new set of super 3D ship images from Kagero, this time for the German Navy heavy cruiser Admiral Hipper... the attraction from any ship modellers, are the detailed, full color 3D images of every detail of the vessel that you might want. Even small things like where the rails were fitted, the main and secondary armament, along with range-finders, radar arrays and even the binocular mountings on the look out stations.

Around the command tower and bridge, even details like the scuttles to cover the porthole glass is included, and floats for mine sweeping stowed round the turret barbettes. Stowage of the ships boats, the Arado aircraft mounted on its' catapult, even the graceful shape of the so-called 'Atlantic bow' are all beautifully rendered. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2015 POLAND, KAGERO
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1-201570 Goralski, Waldemar THE BATTLESHIP USS ARIZONA 3D color artwork, close-up views, photographs and scale line drawings

About the Series This brand-new series focuses on the construction of famous ships - battleships, carriers, cruisers, and submarines. With groundbreaking 3D imagery, each corner, angle, and dimension of the ship is viewable. With various close-up views, and each 3D image based on actual technical scale drawings and photographs, this makes an exceptional reference tool. Information on the design, development and combat history of each vessel is also included, as well as numerous photographs and 1/350th scale drawings.1 vol, 0 pgs 2013 JAPAN, KAGERO
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1-201580 Goralski, Waldemar THE BATTLESHIP BISMARCK The German battleship Bismarck is one of the most famous warships in history. The lead ship of her class, she was named after German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck. At the time of her build, she was the largest warship ever commissioned.

Despite her fame, Bismarck took part in only one operation during her brief career. She and the heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen left Gotenhafen on the morning of 19 May 1941 for Operation Rheinubung, during which she was to intercept and destroy convoys between the United States and Great Britain. When Bismarck and Prinz Eugen attempted to break out into the Atlantic, they were discovered by the Royal Navy and were attacked in Denmark Strait. During the short engagement, the British flagship battle cruiser, HMS Hood, was sunk after several minutes of firing. In response, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill issued the order to 'Sink the Bismarck,' spurring a relentless pursuit by the Royal Navy.

Two days later, Swordfish biplanes launched from the carrier HMS Ark Royal torpedoed the Bismarck. In the ensuing battle on the morning of 27 May 1941, Bismarck was heavily attacked for almost two hours before finally sinking and taking many German soldiers to their watery grave.

About the Series This brand-new series focuses on the construction of famous ships - battleships, carriers, cruisers, and submarines. With groundbreaking 3D imagery, each corner, angle, and dimension of the ship is viewable. With various close-up views, and each 3D image based on actual technical scale drawings and photographs, this makes an exceptional reference tool. Information on the design, development and combat history of each vessel is also included, as well as numerous photographs and 1/350th scale drawings.1 vol, 0 pgs 2010 JAPAN, KAGERO
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1-202660 Goralski, Waldemar THE TYPE II U-BOAT The Type II U-boat - The latest book in Super Drawings in 3D series presents a brief description of the German Type II coastal submarines along with their general characteristics. The text is accompanied by 160 renderings which show the external appearance of all four sub-types including details such as various conning towers and armament variants as well as other fittings. Blueprints of the four sub-types in 1:144 scale (general and isometric views) are included on a separate sheet. This publication is an invaluable help to any modeler interested in building a replica of any of the Type II submarines.1 vol, 76 pgs 2012
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1-204220 Goralski, Waldemar THE HEAVY CRUISER PRINZ EUGEN Following the defeat in the World War I, the Treaty of Versailles limited the tonnage of the German Navy to 144 thousand tons. Moreover, the treaty stipulated that new warships could only be built to replace the decommissioned ones. In 1921 a new law was enacted which brought about the creation of the Reichsmarine.

The few warships that Germany was allowed to keep were modernized and new ones were being built to replace the obsolete ones. Construction of light cruisers was a priority and the first of those, the Emden, was built to replace the Niobe launched in the 19th century.

In 1927, during the disarmament conference in Geneva, Germany demanded equal right as far as the expansion of the navy was concerned. Those demands were rejected, therefore, the Reichsmarine drew up an expansion plan. It stipulated construction of new warships within the coming years, including submarines, which were forbidden by the Treaty of Versailles. 176 drawings/photos.1 vol, 96 pgs 2014 POLAND, KAGERO
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1-207390 Goralski, Waldemar BATTLESHIP HARUNA The text part of this book describes history of the ship's construction and service. Includes 29 drawing sheets and color profiles.1 vol, 32 pgs 2014 POLAND, KAGERO
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1-209200 Goralski, Waldemar JAPANESE CRUISER CHIKUMA According to arrangements of the Treaty of London, light cruisers could be armed with guns of maximum caliber of 155 mm, in number of up to 15 pieces. Japanese designers, admirals Fujimoto and Fukuda developed the design of a ship classified as medium type cruiser. Its task was the protection of the main forces of the fleet against the attacks of light forces of enemy and fighting other cruisers.

The ship was ordered under the Second Program of Fleet Development of 1934. Funds for the construction of the ship were secured in the budget for fiscal year 1935/36. The ship, named Chikuma (a river in Nagano prefecture on the island of Honshu) was built at Mitsubishi shipyard in Nagasaki. The ship was laid down on 1 October 1935, launched on 19 March 1938 and commissioned on 20 May 1939. Includes 140 illustrations and graphics.1 vol, 80 pgs 2015 POLAND, KAGERO
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1-207220 Green, Michael BATTLESHIPS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVY: Images of War From 1895 to 1944 the US Navy commissioned some 60 steel-clad battleships; the first being Indiana (BB-1) and the last USS Missouri (BB-63). After an impressive showing in the Spanish-American War and the 'Great White Fleet' circumnavigation of the world, US battleships played only a minor role in the First World War. They came into their own in World War II primarily bombarding enemy held coastal regions and supporting Allied operations in Europe and the Pacific. Their firepower on the later examples had nine 16-inch and up to 20 5-inch guns plus copious antiaircraft defenses.

On the few occasions these mighty ships took on Japanese counterparts, they performed brilliantly but protection of the increasingly important aircraft couriers was more decisive. Armor plate nearly a foot and a half thick saved many from fatal attack from suicidal kamikaze pilots.

Post WW2 the battleships were relegated to war reserve status but later their value projecting American military power worldwide and their conversion to platforms for cruise missile saw their rebirth. The last US battleship retired in 1992 having served in the Korean and Vietnam War, the Middle East, and finally Desert Storm.

This fine book gives the expert and layman a privileged overview of one of the greatest weapon systems in military history. Includes 250 color and b/w illustrations.1 vol, 192 pgs 2014 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-222620 Green, Michael United States Navy Submarines 1900-2019- Images of War series In 1900 the US Navy took into its first submarine, the Holland VI, into service. With a single torpedo tube, it had a crew of six, weighed 82 tons and traveled submerged at 6.2mph at a depth of up to 75 feet. 250 color & black and white illustrations

Contrast this to the 18 Ohio Class nuclear-powered submarines which entered service in 1981. Weighing 21,000 tons with a crew of 155, its underwater speed is estimated at 30mph at a depth of some 1,000 feet. It carries 16 nuclear warhead ballistic missiles with a range of 4,600 miles.

This latest Images of War title provides a detailed insight into the many US Navy submarine classes. Particularly fascinating is the post Second World War program of nuclear powered submarines stating with the Nautilius and progressing to the Skate, Thresher, Sturgeon, Los Angeles and George Washington. Admiral Hyman G Rickover's role as Father of the nuclear navy is examined in detail.
1 vol, 224 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-220440 Hamilton, Aaron Stephen GERMAN SUBMARINE U-1105 'Black Panther': The Naval Archaeology of a U-boat Now in its final resting place at the bottom of the Potomac River in Maryland, the U-Boat U-1105 is unique among German World War II submarines. Technologically innovative, it was the only U-Boat to conduct a wartime patrol while equipped with the snorkel, GHG Balkon passive sonar, and a rubberized coating known as Alberich designed to reduce its acoustic signature and hide from Allied sonar. After the end of World War II, it was the subject of intense testing and evaluation by the Allies, before finally being sunk to the bottom of the Potomac River.

This highly illustrated book uses many new and previously unpublished images to tell the full story of this remarkable U-Boat, evaluating the effectiveness of its late war technologies, document its extensive postwar testing and detail all the features still present on the wreck site today.1 vol, 0 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-214700 Hansen, Troels THE BATTLESHIP HMS WARSPITE: 1914-1919 Featuring over 100 computer generated color images this volume covers, in full, the majesty of this great ship. From the initial design to the ship's armor and operational history the authors cover the complete history of this mammoth vessel. Numerous scale plans are included.1 vol, 92 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-193270 Jackson, Robert WARSHIPS INSIDE OUT - 1860's to Present Armed and dangerous, warships are designed for battle! Now anyone can climb aboard some of the world's most famous ships and experience all of the action - inside and out - in this fascinating new book. Discover some of the most famous warships of all time, including the supercarrier USS Nimitz and the Yamato, a legendary WWII battleship of the Imperial Japanese Navy. This unique reference book offers a glimpse into life aboard an active military warship, and showcases technological advances over the years. Explore battleships, aircraft carriers, and submarines without getting seasick. Get a bird's-eye view of the ships decks, big guns, and aircraft taking off for battle. Later, go below deck and see the heavy machinery, elevators and hangars, ammunition, and sleeping quarters. Innovative cross-sections illustrate each ship's unique design and construction, while captions and fact boxes provide historical context and further insight. Filled to the hull with more than 300 archival photographs, detailed artwork, maps, and more!
1 vol, 320 pgs 2010 US, THUNDER BAY PRESS
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1-226480 Jordan, John FRENCH BATTLESHIPS 1922-1956 The battleships of the Dunkerque and Richelieu classes were the most radical and influential designs of the interwar period, and were coveted by the British, Germans, and Italians following the Armistice of June 1940. After an extensive refit in the USA, Richelieu went on to serve alongside the Royal Navy during 1943-45.

Details their development, analyzes their design characteristics, and offers their operational histories, particularly those actions against other ships at Mers el-Kebir, Dakar, and Casablanca. These accounts include a detailed analysis of their performance in action and the damage sustained, and are supported by specially-drawn maps and by the logs of Strasbourg and Richelieu. Includes 22 color profile and plan views. 1 vol, 224 pgs 2021 UK, SEAFORTH PUBLISHING
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1-212260 Jordan, John editor WARSHIP 2016 Warship 2016 is devoted to the design, development, and service history of the world's combat ships. Featuring a broad range of articles from a select panel of distinguished international contributors, this latest volume combines original research, new book reviews, warship notes, an image gallery and much more to maintain the impressive standards of scholarship and research from the field of warship history.

This 38th edition features the usual range of diverse articles spanning the subject by an international array of expert authors. Black and white line drawings and photographs.1 vol, 208 pgs 2016 UK, CONWAY PUBLISHING
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1-214316 Jordan, John editor Warship 2016 Warship 2017 is devoted to the design, development and service history of the world's combat ships. Featuring a broad range of articles from a select panel of distinguished international contributors, this latest volume combines original research, new book reviews, warship notes, an image gallery, and much more to maintain the impressive standards of scholarship and research from the field of warship history.

This 39th edition features the usual range of diverse articles spanning the subject by an international array of expert authors. Black and white line drawings and photographs.1 vol, 208 pgs 2016 US, CONWAY
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1-214317 Jordan, John editor Warship 2017 Warship 2017 is devoted to the design, development and service history of the world's combat ships. Featuring a broad range of articles from a select panel of distinguished international contributors, this latest volume combines original research, new book reviews, warship notes, an image gallery, and much more to maintain the impressive standards of scholarship and research from the field of warship history.

This 40th edition features the usual range of diverse articles spanning history of naval ships by an international array of expert authors. Black and white line drawings, photographs and charts.

Articles include: Japanese battleships Kawachi and Settsu; British Armor Plate Pool Agreement of 1903, DDL: Australian Light Destroyer Project of the Early 1970s; From Elba to Europa (Italian naval aviation); Light Aircraft Carrier Ibuki (WWII); Modern Mine Countermeasures; HMS Surrey: Britain's Last Treaty (10,000 ton) Cruiser; US Navy's Last Monitors; and more.1 vol, 208 pgs 2017 US, CONWAY
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1-214319 Jordan, John editor WARSHIP 2019 Warship 2019 is devoted to the design, development, and service history of the world's combat ships. Featuring a broad range of articles from a select panel of distinguished international contributors, this latest volume combines original research, new book reviews, warship notes, an image gallery, and much more to maintain the impressive standards of scholarship and research from the field of warship history.

This new edition features the usual range of diverse articles spanning the subject by an international array of expert authors.1 vol, 224 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-214320 Jordan, John editor WARSHIP 2020 For over 40 years, Warship has been the leading annual resource on the design, development, and deployment of the world's combat ships. Featuring a broad range of articles from a select panel of distinguished international contributors, this latest volume combines original research, new book reviews, warship notes, an image gallery, and much more, maintaining the impressive standards of scholarship and research with which Warship has become synonymous. Detailed and accurate information is the keynote of all the articles, which are fully supported by plans, data tables, and stunning photographs1 vol, 224 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-214321 Jordan, John editor WARSHIP 2021 For over 40 years, Warship has been the leading annual resource on the design, development, and deployment of the world's combat ships. Featuring a broad range of articles from a select panel of distinguished international contributors, this latest volume combines original research, new book reviews, warship notes, an image gallery, and much more, maintaining the impressive standards of scholarship and research for which Warship has become synonymous. Detailed and accurate information is the keynote of all the articles, which are fully supported by plans, data tables, and stunning photographs. 1 vol, 224 pgs 20201UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-214322 Jordan, John editor WARSHIP 2022 The varied topics in this year's annual includes articles on the Imperial Japanese Navy carriers Soryu and Hiryu, post-war radar development in the Royal Navy, gunboats in the Imperial German Navy, Soviet battleship designs of early WWII, modern European frigates, and the origins of the Yokosuka naval yard.

For over 40 years, Warship has been the leading annual resource on the design, development, and deployment of the world's combat ships. Featuring a broad range of articles from a select panel of distinguished international contributors, this latest volume combines original research, new book reviews, warship notes, an image gallery, and much more, maintaining the impressive standards of scholarship and research for which Warship has become synonymous. Detailed and accurate information is the keynote of all the articles, which are fully supported by plans, data tables, and stunning photographs.1 vol, 224 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-214322 Jordan, John editor WARSHIP 2022 The varied topics in this year's annual includes articles on the Imperial Japanese Navy carriers Soryu and Hiryu, post-war radar development in the Royal Navy, gunboats in the Imperial German Navy, Soviet battleship designs of early WWII, modern European frigates, and the origins of the Yokosuka naval yard.

For over 40 years, Warship has been the leading annual resource on the design, development, and deployment of the world's combat ships. Featuring a broad range of articles from a select panel of distinguished international contributors, this latest volume combines original research, new book reviews, warship notes, an image gallery, and much more, maintaining the impressive standards of scholarship and research for which Warship has become synonymous. Detailed and accurate information is the keynote of all the articles, which are fully supported by plans, data tables, and stunning photographs.1 vol, 224 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-214323 Jordan, John editor WARSHIP 2023 This year's Warship includes features on the secret battleship design that Mussolini's Fascist Italy sold to Stalin's USSR, the little-known German flak ships of World War II, the French aircraft carriers Clemenceau and Foch, and the development of electronic warfare in the Royal Navy.

For over 40 years, Warship has been the leading annual resource on the design, development, and deployment of the world's combat ships. Featuring a broad range of articles from a select panel of distinguished international contributors, this latest volume combines original research, new book reviews, warship notes, an image gallery, and much more, maintaining the impressive standards of scholarship and research for which Warship has become synonymous. Detailed and accurate information is the keynote of all the articles, which are fully supported by plans, data tables, and stunning photographs.1 vol, 224 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-213320 Judge, Jeffrey THE IMPERIAL GERMAN NAVY OF WORLD WAR I: Volume 1 -- Warships: A Comprehensive Photographic Study of the Kaiser's Naval Forces The Imperial German Navy of WWI is a series of books (Warships, Campaigns, & Uniforms) that provide a broad view of the Kaiser's naval forces through the extensive use of photographs. Oversized at 9x12 inches with 600 b/w images.

Every effort has been made to cover all significant areas during the war period. In addition to the primary use of photographs, technical information is provided for each warship along with its corresponding service history; with a special emphasis being placed on those warships that participated in the Battle of Skagerrak (Jutland). Countless sources have been used to establish individual case studies for each warship; multiple photos of each warship are provided. The entire series itself is unprecedented in its photographic coverage of the Kaiser's navy. 1 vol, 320 pgs 2016 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-205160 Kaplan, Philip BATTLESHIPS: The First Big Guns - Images Of War This new addition to the Images of War series takes as its focus the early big gun battleships that saw development and deployment during World War I. Iconic ships such as HMS Warspite and Malaya feature amidst this pictorial history that is sure to appeal to fans of the series, and naval enthusiasts in particular.

Vessels featured include the battleship Royal Sovereign, the aircraft carrier HMS Eagle, the cruiser HMS Gloucester, the Queen Elizabeth class battleship HMS Barham and the Italian battleships Littorio, Cesare, Duillo, Vittorio Veneto, Conte di Cavour and Doria, amongst many others. British and international battleships feature side by side in a publication that offers a truly representative selection of the kind of vessels in action at this time.1 vol, 182 pgs 2014 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-209790 Karmleh, Samir LIGHT CRUISER SMS EMDEN: Super Drawings in 3D series Another fine Kagero book in the series.

The SMS Emden light cruiser was built by Kaiserliche Werft Danzig dockyard (nowadays Gdansk in Poland). The construction process began in 1906, the launching of the ship took place on 26 May 1908. Together with SMS Dresden, she belonged to Dresden protected cruiser class.

SMS Emden was put into service on 1 April 1910. Eleven days later she was sent to the German colony Qingdao (Tsingtao) in China. The destination was reached on September that year. There the ship was incorporated into German East Asia Squadron. In 1913 Lieutenant-Commander Karl von Muller took command of the ship. He was soon promoted to the rank of full Commander.

Includes 116 graphics, 16 3D anaglyphs, and 3D glasses -- apparently something new to the series.1 vol, 80 pgs 2015 POLAND, KAGERO
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1-73320 Kemp, Paul MIDGET SUBMARINES OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR 10x12, covers the craft of Italy, Germany, Japan, and Great Britain, b/w photos, illustrations, drawings, cutaway drawings, and a set of large-scale plans for the British X-CRAFT and German SEEBUND. Includes appendices, bibliography, and index.1 vol, 128 pgs 2003 LONDON, CAXTON PUBLISHING
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1-235430 Knowles, Daniel KING GEORGE V-CLASS BATTLESHIPS Details the story of Britain's King George V-class battleships from conception and design through their operational history.

After WWI, the major naval powers agreed to restricting the construction of capital ships and limiting the numbers that signatories were allowed to maintain, so numerous ships were scrapped or disposed of and the majority of planned vessel were either canceled whilst being built or never laid down. By the late 1920s the Royal Navy's battle force comprised of the two Nelson-class ships, the battlecruisers Hood, Renown and Repulse, and Revenge and Queen Elizabeth-class ships, all designed before the First World War.

In 1928, the Royal Navy began planning a new class of battleships which was put on hold with the signing of the Treaty of London. In 1935, realizing its battle fleet was becoming dated as other nations laid down new classes of battleships, the Royal Navy recommenced planning capital ships within treaty limitations. The result was the King George V-class battleships.

Regarded by some as the worst new-generation battleships in WWII, the King George V-class were Britain's most modern battleships during the conflict and saw action in some of the most famous engagements -- from the sinking of the Bismarck in 1941 to the surrender of Japan in 1945. 1 vol, 400 pgs 2022 UK, FONTHILL MEDIA
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1-209180 Koszela, Witold BATTLESHIP USS ALABAMA The battleship USS Alabama is one of the very few big ones that saw service in World War II and survive to this day as museum ships. Includes 28 drawing sheets and 5 color profiles.

A recipient of nine Battle Stars for her wartime service, the USS Alabama was a South Dakota-class warship, widely considered to be the best US Navy treaty battleship design, featuring heavy armor, good underwater protection, tight superstructure arrangement, and formidable armament.

The ship was built at Norfolk Navy Yard in Portsmouth, Virginia. She was laid down on February 1, 1940 and launched on February 16, 1942 sponsored by Henrietta McCormick Hill, wife of the senior U.S. Senator from Alabama J. Lister Hill.32 vol, 0 pgs 2015 POLAND, KAGERO
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1-220381 Koszela, Witold BATTLESHIPS OF THE III REICH: Volume 1 Compilation of the German battleships that were in Kriegsmarine service in WWII. Describes their history in the order in which they entered the service, starting with construction, and notes the differences among them. Includes any excellent quality photographs primarily from private collections. All ships are described and illustrated with full technical specifications, profusely illustrated with scale drawings and color illustrations. Includes more than 120 b&w photos and scale plans.1 vol, 168 pgs 2018 UK, MMP BOOKS
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1-220382 Koszela, Witold BATTLESHIPS OF THE III REICH: Volume 2 Compilation of the German battleships that were in Kriegsmarine service in WWII. Describes their history in the order in which they entered the service, starting with construction, and notes the differences among them. Includes any excellent quality photographs primarily from private collections. All ships are described and illustrated with full technical specifications, profusely illustrated with scale drawings and color illustrations. Includes more than 120 b&w photos and scale plans.1 vol, 200 pgs 2019 UK, MMP BOOKS
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1-227790 Koszela, Witold CRUISERS OF THE III REICH: Volume 1 Describes their history in the order in which they entered the service, devoting much attention to their construction and defining the differences. Also includes the history of the service, considering policy and people who had a direct influence on the ships' fate. Many excellent quality photographs primarily from private collections. All the ships are described and illustrated with full technical specifications. Profusely illustrated with scale drawings and color illustrations.

Cruisers described in Volume 1: Emden, Konigsberg, Karlsruhe, Koln, and Leipzig.1 vol, 200 pgs 2021 POLAND, MMP BOOOKS
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1-219000 Krygier, Zdzislaw OSA-CLASS MISSILE BOAT Progression in development of Osa-class missile boats revolutionized naval warfare. Even though those ships were considered very small marine vessels, they constituted one of the most numerous boat types in the history of shipbuilding. There were more than 400 units built in total. Includes 122 profiles, double-sided A2 sheet with modeling plans.1 vol, 68 pgs 2018 POLAND. KAGERO
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1-230110 Lamnbert, John BRITISH NAVAL TRAWLERS AND DRIFTERS IN TWO WORLD WARS John Lambert was a renowned naval draftsman, whose plans were highly valued for their accuracy and detail by model makers and enthusiasts. By the time of his death in 2016, he had produced over 850 sheets of drawings, many of which have never been published. These were acquired by Seaforth and this title is the fourth of a planned series of albums on selected themes, reproducing complete sheets at a large page size, with expert commentary and captioning. Includes 100 line drawings & 50 b/w photos.

The book takes some 30 large sheets of drawings which John Lambert completed of these vessels and divides into two sections. The first part tells how the fishing fleet came to be an integral part of the Royal Navy's pre-1914 plans and details some of the activities and actions of trawlers and drifters at war in 1914-18. And the second investigates the armed fishing fleet in the struggle of 1939-45.

Trawlers and drifters served in both world wars in their thousands; and, in their tens of thousands, so did their fishermen crews. Indeed, these humble craft were the most numerous vessel type used by the Royal Navy in both wars, and were the answer to the strategic or tactical conundrums posed by new technology of mines and submarines. In his accompanying text, Steve Dunn examines the ships themselves, their design, construction, arming, operations, and development; and he also relates how the trawlermen and skippers, from the age-old fishing ports of Grimsby, Hull, Lowestoft, Great Yarmouth, Aberdeen, and Fleetwood, came to be part of the Royal Navy, and describes the roles they played, the conditions they served under and the bravery they showed.

These wonderfully detailed drawings, which are backed by a selection of photographs and a detailed complementary text, offer a superb technical archive for enthusiasts and ship modelers, but the book also tells a fascinating story of the extraordinary contribution the vessels and their crews made to the defeat of Germany in two world wars.1 vol, 208 pgs 2022 UK, SEAFORTH PUBLISHING
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1-21410B Le Fleming, H.M. WARSHIPS OF WORLD WAR ONE: Volumes 1 through 5 Five volumes in good condition. Volume I: Battleships. Volume II: Cruisers. Volume III: Destroyers. Volume IV: Miscellaneous. Volume V: Submarines. Small in size. Large in data.5 vol, 366 pgs 1967 LONDON, IAN ALLEN LTD
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1-42230 Lenton J.R. NAVAL WARFARE IN THE PACIFIC:Cape Esperance Battle Details the battle on October 11/12, 1942, o/b's.1 vol, 16 pgs 1994 UK, RAIDER PUBLICATIONS
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1-42240 Lenton J.R. NAVAL WARFARE IN THE PACIFIC:The Philippine Sea Details the battle on June 19/20th, 1942, o/b's.1 vol, 38 pgs 1991 UK, RAIDER PUBLICATIONS
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1-12492 Lenton, H.T. BRITISH FLEET AND ESCORT DESTROYERS:Volume 2 Part of the Navies of the Second World War series.1 vol, 160 pgs 1970 GARDEN CITY, DOUBLEDAY
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1-36288 Lenton, H.T. & Colledge, J.J. WARSHIPS OF WWII: Part 8 - Landing Craft Eighth volume in the set covers Landing Craft. Includes black and white photos, tech specs, and more.1 vol, 81 pgs 1963 LONDON, IAN ALLEN
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1-215310 Mardsen, Samuel SMS Posen - German Battleship Another fine Kagero book in the series. Includes 117 graphics, 16 3D anaglyphs, a separate fold-out sheet with 1/350 scale drawings of the vessel, and 3D glasses -- apparently something new to the series.

Filled with Kagero's marvelous full-color 3D drawings of detailed elements of the ship, every part of the vessel is covered, both main and secondary armament, the ships' boats, bridge structure, aircraft catapult, bow with its' colorful red and white stripes for air recognition. Near the end of the book, a couple of pages include some cutaway images showing the gun turret and magazines down through the decks, and the many levels of a main gun turret. Being all in color, this provides a reference for anyone building a model of the in 1/350 scale. 1 vol, 100 pgs 2017 POLAND, KAGERO
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1-229210 McNabb, Chris DREADNOUGHTS AND SUPER-DREADNOUGHTS Account of the evolution, design, and deployment of dreadnought battleships, starting with the HMS Dreadnought, and including the arms race with Germany prior to WWI. Contains 129 black and white photos, 20 color photos, 32 black and white illustrations of ship plans and systems, and 35 color illustrations of plans, systems, and battle paintings. Some cursory battle descriptions and almost nothing on tactics, but a vast technical look at the evolution of ship design. Sidebars explore various ships, gunnery aspects, and shipboard life. 1 vol, 224 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-203000 Motyka, Mariusz The Japanese Destroyer Akizuki The text part of this book describes technical specifications of the ship and detailed history of her construction and service.

The book is primarily focused on the development history, technical data and design features, the battle record of the Akizuki class destroyers including their combat trail and the fate awaited them.1 vol, 68 pgs 2013 POLAND, KAGERO
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1-209800 Motyka, Mariusz The Light Cruiser Yahagi - Super Drawings in 3D series Another fine Kagero book in the series.

Yahagi, the second Japanese warship of that name, was the third of the four Agano-class vessels (the other three being Agano, Noshiro and Sakawa). Construction of the Agano-class cruisers was approved by the Japanese parliament (Diet) in March 1939 under the Fourth Naval Armaments Enhancement Program (Dai-Yon-Ji Kaigun Gunbi Jujitsu Keikaku), also known as 'Four-in-Circle' Program (Maru Yon Keikaku), or simply Maru 4.

Under the terms of the program, the four light cruisers (kei jun'yokan), also referred to as type B cruisers (otsu-gata jun'yokan, or simply otsu jun) and officially classed as second-class cruisers (ni-to jun'yokan), were to fulfill the role of destroyer squadron flagships. At that time destroyer squadrons (DesRon), called literarily torpedo squadrons (suirai sentai), consisted of four four-ship destroyer divisions (DesDiv, or kuchiku-tai).

Includes 116 graphics, 16 3D anaglyphs, and 3D glasses -- apparently something new to the series.1 vol, 80 pgs 2015 POLAND, KAGERO
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1-219850 Motyka, Mariusz THE JAPANESE DESTROYER SUZUTSUKI: 1945 Suzutsuki was the third ship from the series of the most powerful Akizuka destroyers, designed specifically as anti-aircraft defense ships, whose main armament consisted of eight universal 100 mm caliber guns with excellent ballistic characteristics.

The Akizuia destroyers were designed before the beginning of World War II as anti-aircraft ships for fast Japanese groups of aircraft carriers. They were completely different from the previous Japanese destroyers, in which the emphasis was put on strong artillery (127 mm guns) and torpedo armament. They were inspired by the British Dido class light anti-aircraft cruisers, however, in contrast with them, the Akizuka destroyers were medium size ships intended for anti-aircraft defense of groups of fleet. Includes 122 profiles plus a double-sided A2 sheet with modeling plans.1 vol, 72 pgs 2019 POLAND, KAGERO
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1-210511 Nowak, Grzegorz SHIP PLANS NO. 1: Japanese Destroyer Minekaze Terrific for modelers. Scale plans in 1/700, 1/350 and 1/200 of the IJN Destroyer Minekaze. A3 size pages in A4 pb. Also details in 1/100 are shown, including railings, rigging, armament, depth charge racks, antennas, and utility boats. 1 vol, 24 pgs 2015 POLAND, MMP BOOKS
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1-203170 O'Hara, Vincent TO CROWN THE WAVES: The Great Navies of the First World War The only comparative analysis available of the great navies of World War I, this work studies the Royal Navy of the United Kingdom, the German Kaiserliche Marine, the United States Navy, the French Marine Nationale, the Italian Regia Marina, the Austro-Hungarian Kaiserliche und Konigliche Kriegsmarine, and the Imperial Russian Navy to demonstrate why the war was won, not in the trenches, but upon the waves. It explains why these seven fleets fought the way they did and why the war at sea did not develop as the admiralties and politicians of 1914 expected.

After discussing each navy's goals and circumstances and how their individual characteristics impacted the way they fought, the authors deliver a side-by-side analysis of the conflict's fleets, with each chapter covering a single navy. Parallel chapter structures assure consistent coverage of each fleet-history, training, organization, doctrine, materiel, and operations-and allow readers to easily compare information among the various navies.

The book clearly demonstrates how the naval war was a collision of 19th century concepts with 20th century weapons that fostered unprecedented development within each navy and sparked the evolution of the submarine and aircraft carrier. The work is free from the national bias that infects so many other books on World War I navies. As they pioneer new ways of viewing the conflict, the authors provide insights and material that would otherwise require a massive library and mastery of multiple languages. Such a study has special relevance today as 20th-century navies struggle to adapt to 21st-century technologies.1 vol, 360 pgs 2012 US, US NAVAL INSTITUE PRESS
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1-236360 Polmar, Norman GUIDE TO THE SOVIET NAVY Provides a comprehensive overview of the Soviet Navy in the 1980s. Embarked on an extensive new phase of development, the Soviet Navy is the subject of much concern and controversy in the Western world. The Soviet Navy has the world's largest number of warships and is second only to that of the United States in total displacement. While numerical comparisons can sometimes by instructive, the author warns that they can also be misleading, since the Soviet Navy constructs different types of ships based on different rationales and for different missions using different tactics. 1 vol, 344 pgs 1983 US, NAVAL INSTITUTE PRESS
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1-87671 Polmar, Norman AIRCRAFT CARRIERS:VOL 1 1909-1945 8.5x11, 100's of b/w photos and drawings.1 vol, 576 pgs 2004 LONDON, BRASSEY'S INC
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1-87672 Polmar, Norman AIRCRAFT CARRIERS:VOL II 1946-2000 8.5x11, 100's of b/w photos and drawings.1 vol, 576 pgs 2008 LONDON, BRASSEY'S INC
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1-89190 Polmar, Norman THE SHIPS & AIRCRAFT OF THE US FLEET: 12th Edition Oversized book with hundreds of b/w photos, tech data, and index.1 vol, 421 pgs 1978 ANNAPOLIS, US NAVAL INST
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1-219340 Pomoshnikov, Oleg THE RUSSIAN DESTROYER SPRAVEDLIVYYM The Russian Destroyer Spravedlivyym. Offers 122 profiles plus a double-sided A2 sheet with modeling plans.1 vol, 68 pgs 2019 POLAND, KAGERO
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1-236330 Raven, Alan FLETCHER-CLASS DESTROYER Of all the American destroyer classes to serve in World War II, the ships of the Fletcher class are the most famous. The US built 175 Fletchers were in a two-and-one-half-year period, a stunning example of World War II warship standardization and mass production. This volume features a complete description of the design, construction, and wartime modifications of the class; 91 photographs; and 140 line drawings, many with comprehensive keys that show every detail of the ship class - fittings, antennas, weapons, propellers, fire-control equipment, camouflage schemes, and more.1 vol, 160 pgs 1989 US, NAVAL INSTITUTE PRESS
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1-73310 Roberts, John BATTLECRUISERS 10x12, this book traces the development of this class from the 1908 INVINCIBLE to the 1918 HOOD, cutaway drawings, b/w photos/illust, set of large-scale plans of the 1913 QUEEN MARY Battlecrusier.1 vol, 128 pgs 2003 LONDON, CAXTON PUBLISHING
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1-211510 Roberts. John THE BATTLESHIP DREADNOUGHT: Anatomy of the Ship Launched in 1906, HMS Dreadnought was the first 'all-big-gun' battleship and as such revolutionized battleship design for more than a generation. She was built at Portsmouth in 14 months, a record which has never been equaled, and when she was launched she was superior in both firepower and speed to anything then afloat.

Perhaps even more radical than her design was the proposal to adopt Parsons turbines, which at the time had been hardly tested. Though she saw little action during her career, her influence was profound and she gave her name to a class of ship that dominated the high seas for more than a generation.

As part of the renowned Anatomy of the Ship series, this book provides the finest documentation, with a complete set of superb line drawings, supported by technical details and a record of the ship's service history. Incredibly detailed and impressive.1 vol, 256 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-236340 Ross, Al THE DESTROYER: CAMPBELTOWN The destroyer Campbeltown is not only famous for her part in the commando raid on the St. Nazaire dry dock in 1942, but is also representative of an important type. Built as the USS Buchanan (DD131), she was one of over 270 flush-decked destroyers put into service toward the end of World War I. Sent to Great Britain under the Lend-Lease program and renamed Campbeltown, she spent 18 arduous months on convoy duty before being selected for a hazardous mission to deny the Nazi warship Tirpitz the use of repair facilities at the French port of St. Nazaire.

During the desperate but successful operation, the Campbeltown rammed the port's lock gates. Eleven hours later, delayed action fuses set off four-tons of explosives that destroyed both the ship and the docks. Over 200 perspective and 3-view drawings accompany the in-depth description of this distinguished ship along with a large-scale plan on the jacket cover's reverse that is new with this reprint.1 vol, 127 pgs 1990 US, NAVAL INSTITUTE PRESS
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1-199770 Ross, David SUBMARINES 1914-Present Highly illustrated guide to all the main classes of submarines to be used in naval warfare from the beginning of World War I to the present day. Divided by era, campaign and country, the book includes sections on submarine forces in 1914, technical developments during the 1930s, the Atlantic convoy war during World War II, Soviet submarine development during the Cold War, the introduction of nuclear-powered submarines, submarines of the Falklands War, and the latest ICBM carriers. 1 vol, 192 pgs 2012 UK, AMBER BOOKS
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1-206400 Ross, David WARSHIPS IN THE GOLDEN AGE OF STEAM: An Illustrated Guide to Great Warships from 1860 to 1945 The great era of the steam warship was from the mid-1860s to the mid-1940s-an 80-year period in which a huge variety of large ships was built, ever-greater in size, firepower, and technical sophistication.

Capital ships were the most expensive and destructive weaponry prior to the atomic bomb, and their development can be traced decade by decade. Arranged in chronological order, the book provides concise coverage of the most famous warships of the period, including HMS Devastation, the first seagoing turreted ship; the Chinese Ting Yuen, sunk at the Battle of Wei-Hai-Wei in 1894; Mikasa and Retvizan, which fought each other at the Battle of the Yellow Sea in 1904; HMS Indomitable, Nassau, and HMS Lion, which all fought at the Battle of Jutland in 1916; HMS Prince of Wales, which took part in the hunt for the Bismarck, and was eventually sunk by Japanese air attack off the coast of Malaya in December 1941; and the Tirpitz, which remained a constant threat to Allied shipping in the North Atlantic until it was sunk by aerial bombers in a Norwegian fjord in late 1944.

Filled with colorful artworks, expertly-written background text, and useful specifications of 100 warships, this is a visually lavish guide to major fighting ships from 1860 to 1945. 110 color illustrations and photos.1 vol, 224 pgs 2014 UK, AMBER BOOKS
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1-219010 Samuel, Mardsen THE GERMAN ARMOURED CRUISER SMS BLUCHER The SMS Blucher was the last armored cruiser built by the German Empire. She was constructed to counter the new armored cruisers rumored as being built by the British. Blucher was larger than preceding armored cruisers and carried heavier guns but was unable to match the size and armament of the battlecruisers which replaced armored cruisers in the British Royal Navy and - later - the Imperial German Navy (Kaiserliche Marine).

When the Germans learned of the true details of these new British ships, called Invincible class, and that they were to be armored with 12-inch battleship guns, they realized that the Invincible class was a completely new type of warship, soon to be known as battlecruisers. By the time the Germans learned of this it was too late to turn back and construction of the Blucher took place as scheduled. The ship was named after the Prussian Field Marshal Gebhard von Blucher, the commander of the Prussian forces at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. Includes 166 profiles, double-sided A2 sheet with modeling plans.1 vol, 92 pgs 2018 POLAND. KAGERO
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1-191471 Scarpaci, Wayne US Battleships 1941-1963 This volume is a complete, technical reference which covers all USN Battleship types, of the World War II and Early Cold War eras of 1941-1963. The book is illustrated with 52 full color original paintings, 86 new line drawings, and 350 photographs,. Featured are a Chronology of WWII, illustrated sections on Radar and Fire Control, Aviation, and Camouflage. This book includes sections on Arkansas BB33 thru Louisiana BB71. It has fully illustrated sections on Gunnery Ships, Utah AG16, Wyoming AG17, and Mississippi AG128. A section on the 'as designed and ordered' 14' armed North Carolina class. Sections on the cancelled South Dakota BB49 and Lexington CC1 class ships. Coverage extends to the Battlecruisers of the Alaska CB1 class. 1 vol, 140 pgs 2009 US, ART BY WAYNE
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1-191472 Scarpaci, Wayne Italian Battleships 1928-1957 This volume is a complete, technical reference which covers all Italian Battleship types, of the Prewar, World War II, and Early Cold War eras of 1928-1957. The book is illustrated with 19 full color original paintings, 38 new line drawings, and 137 photographs. Featured are a Chronology of WWII, illustrated sections on Radar and Fire Control, Aviation, and Camouflage. This book includes sections on Alighieri thru Littorio class ships. It has fully illustrated sections on the Caracciolo class ships of 1914 ( Including the proposed aircraft carrier conversion), and the Livorno class batllecruisers of 1928. class.1 vol, 78 pgs 2009 US, ART BY WAYNE
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1-191473 Scarpaci, Wayne French Battleships 1933-1970 This volume is a complete, technical reference which covers all French Battleship types, of the Prewar, World War II, and Early Cold War eras of 1933-1970. The book is illustrated 32 full color original paintings, 58 new line drawings, and 237 photographs. Featured are a Chronology of WWII, illustrated sections on Radar and Fire Control, Aviation, and Camouflage. This book includes sections on Courbet thru Richelieu class ships. It has fully illustrated sections on the Normandie and Lyon class ships of 1914 ( Including the aircraft carrier conversion Bearn). As well as the Gascogne and Alsace class ships of 19401 vol, 100 pgs 2009 US, ART BY WAYNE
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1-191474 Scarpaci, Wayne Soviet Battleships 1933-1957 A concise in depth technical reference covering all Soviet Capital Ship designs from 1933 to 1957. There are full sections on the Sevastopol, Imperatritsa Mariya, Archangelsk, and Novorossisk class Battleships. Included are sections on the never completed WWI era Izmail class Battlecruisers, as well as the WWII era P69 Kronstadt class Battlecruisers and P23 Soveteskya Soyuz class Battleships. Coverage extends and the 'never ordered' P24 Variant XIII and III classes are featured. Also featured is full coverage of captured German and acquired Finnish Capital Ships. Coverage extends to proposed conversions of the damaged Poltava to a battlecruiser, and the unfinished P82 Stalingrad class ships to Guided Missile Battlecruisers. A complete illustrated chronology of Soviet Capital Ship operations is included and each ship has a fully illustrated Class Statistical Data and Chronology. This book covers in detail, every aspect of each ship's modifications and appearance changes. In addition there are illustrated sections on armor systems, aircraft, radar, fire control directors, and camouflage. Illustrated with 28 original paintings, 59 line drawings, and 190 photographs.1 vol, 100 pgs 2009 US, ART BY WAYNE
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1-215680 Skulski, Janusz BATTLESHIPS YAMATO AND MUSASHI: Anatomy of The Ship Equipped with the largest guns, heaviest armor, and with the greatest displacement of any WWII ship, the Yamato proved to be a formidable opponent to the US Pacific Fleet. The book contains a full description of the design and construction of the battleship including wartime modifications, and a career history followed by a substantial pictorial section with rare onboard views of Yamato and her sister ship Musashi, a comprehensive portfolio of more than 1,020 perspective line artworks, 350 color 3D views, and 30 photographs. The wreck of Musashi has been recently discovered to great excitement in Japan, renewing interest in these iconic warships.1 vol, 336 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-201590 Skwiot, Miroslaw BATTLECRUISER - FAST BATTLESHIP HARUNA 3D color artwork, close-up views, photographs and scale line drawings

About the Series This brand-new series focuses on the construction of famous ships - battleships, carriers, cruisers, and submarines. With groundbreaking 3D imagery, each corner, angle, and dimension of the ship is viewable. With various close-up views, and each 3D image based on actual technical scale drawings and photographs, this makes an exceptional reference tool. Information on the design, development and combat history of each vessel is also included, as well as numerous photographs and 1/350th scale drawings.1 vol, 84 pgs 2010 JAPAN, KAGERO
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1-209560 Skwiot, Miroslaw THE JAPANESE AIRCRAFT CARRIERS SORYU AND HIRYU Oversized at 8.25x11.5, with 82 archive photos, 30 drawings, and 16 color profiles.

Hiryu was the second aircraft carrier included in The Second Naval Armaments Supplement Program of 1934. Originally both carriers were supposed to be sister vessels, but the number of design modifications introduced during the construction of Soryu resulted in many differences between the two. According to the original plans, Hiryu was to be completed a year after Soryu, but her construction (similarly to her predecessor) suffered delays caused by two key factors.

The first one was the implementation of the lessons learned during the reconstruction of Kaga, which was going on simultaneously with Hiryu's construction. Then there was new data available from the early service days of Soryu, which exposed some of the design's drawbacks and weaknesses. The number of issues popping up along the way was further increased by the Fourth Fleet Incident and by Japan's withdrawal from the previously signed naval treaties.

Considering all those issues, it is not hard to imagine the inevitable impact they had on Hiryu's original design and construction schedule. The greatest source of delays was undoubtedly the aftermath of the Fourth Fleet Incident, which forced the Navy Aviation Bureau to introduce changes in the design of the second carrier. After the new requirements had been implemented, Hiryu's final design (known as the Basic Project G-10) finally emerged.1 vol, 100 pgs 2015 POLAND, KAGERO
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1-235580 Stanglini, Ruggero and Michele Consentino THE FRENCH FLEET: Ships, Strategy and Operations 1870-1918 Oversized at 11x8.5 inches, this provides a complete overview of the French Navy from the establishment of the Third Republic to the end of World War One. French foreign and naval policy, shipyards and industrial organization, technological innovations, operations, and shipbuilding programs are all described in the first part of the volume, while the second and larger part is focused on the different categories of warships, including their qualitative and quantitative evolution during the period of 1871-1918 and their employment during the Great War. A chapter is also dedicated to naval aviation. Superbly illustrated with rare and carefully selected photographs -- Includes 230 illustrations.

At the end of the 1870-1 Franco-Prussian war, the French Navy began to reconstruct its fleet, replacing old generation warships with steam-powered and iron-hulled men-of-war. However, the process was slow and erratic since priority was initially given to the Army. Additionally, the establishment of the Third Republic led to a long period of political and economic instability which affected naval and shipbuilding policy. French naval yards and private shipyards were committed to build a fleet of ironclads, cruisers and minor vessels and led France to become the second European naval power, at least quantitatively.

The rise of the Jeune Ecole (Young School) strategic naval concept in the early 1880s then changed shipbuilding priorities, and emphasis was given to coastal torpedo boats and cruisers while the construction of battleships was slowed. As a consequence, the French Navy implemented the dreadnought concept later than Great Britain and Germany. The 1904 Entente Cordiale contributed to yet further radical changes to foreign, naval, and shipbuilding policies, so that at the outbreak of World War One the French fleet was populated with limited dreadnoughts, many obsolete armored cruisers, an impressive array of torpedo boats, and a fleet of submarines whose efficiency was however questionable. 1 vol, 320 pgs 2022 UK, SEAFORTH PUBLISHING
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2-SS4004 Stern, Robert C. US BATTLESHIPS IN ACTION:Part 2 1 vol, 50 pgs 1984 CARROLTON, SQUADRON SIGNA
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1-229870 Sukhanevich, Aliaksandr THE RUSSIAN CRUISER ASKOLD In the late 1890s, the Russian Empire sought to strengthen its presence in the Far East, China, and Korea. Faced with a growing threat posed by the Imperial Japanese Navy, the Russians saw an urgent need to build up their naval forces in the region. On February 20, 1898, Emperor Nicholas II approved a supplementary ship-building program for the Far East, which would see the construction of six 5,000 - 6,000 ton cruisers in addition to ships already being built under the 1895 program. The task to formulate technical requirement for the new vessels fell to the Maritime Technical Committee (Russian: MTK). 130 illustrations.1 vol, 72 pgs 2022 POLAND, KAGERO
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1-219450 Taylor, Clive & Sue COLD WAR FLEET: Ships of the Royal Navy 1966-91 - A Photographic Album Contains a selection of photographs of Royal Navy vessels from the 25 years from 1966 to 1991. Each is reproduced at an exceptionally high standard, accompanied by a detailed caption. Many of the photos are completely unique and have never been published, such as the images of the minesweepers HMS Wilton and HMS Bossington photographed during Operation Rheostat in 1974. There are many ships displayed that took part in the Falklands conflict and a large number of aerial photographs.

Created by two of the most acclaimed naval photographers in the world, this stunning book is a window back in time to the Royal Navy of the Cold War, showing a fleet created to defend Britain and other NATO countries from Soviet attack. Features every kind of ship from aircraft carriers to auxiliary vessels.1 vol, 304 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-938012 Various STRATEGY & TACTICS QUARTERLY # 12 - Dreadnoughts Few weapons have come and gone so precipitously as the modern battleship. HMS Dreadnought, launched in 1906, instantly made every other battleship obsolete. Though only a single major dreadnought battle was ever fought, at Jutland in 1916, the race continued after the Great War. The sheer expense drove the leading naval powers to the conference table to limit the size of ships and fleets, providing an opening for pariah nations, the soon-to-be Axis, to leap ahead in battleship design, only to be overtaken by greater Allied shipbuilding capacity and the maturation of the aircraft carrier. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2020 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-938020 Various STRATEGY & TACTICS QUARTERLY #20: Aircraft Carriers Aircraft Carriers: Every age of naval warfare is dominated by one ship type, from ancient galleys through ships-of-the-line to dreadnought battleships. The middle of the 20th century was dominated by the aircraft carrier, and they remain a fixture in major navies to this day. The aircraft of the day were only good for observation, but in that role they gave a fleet eyes beyond the horizon for the first time in history. As aircraft became more powerful, the carrier challenged, then supplanted, the battleship as queen of the sea. Today carriers are in turn being challenged by long range missiles, nuclear attack submarines, and space-based platforms.1 vol, 116 pgs 2022 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-ATO2018 various AGAINST THE ODDS 2018 ANNUAL: Sea Monsters! (Naval Wargames) Iron and Fire is a moderate level complexity game covering the battles fought by the Peruvian Ironclad Huascar during the 1879 War of the Pacific against Chile. It basically outclassed everything it met and gobbled them up...until Chile concentrated their ships. Multiple scenarios.

First Strike is a solo game that looks at the first strike by carrier aircraft in military history, the British air raid on Christmas Day, 1914, against Cuxhaven. Using seaplane tenders and seaplanes, the goal was to not just strike at the Zeppelin sheds, but also hopefully lure out, engage, and destroy any elements of the Imperial German Navy that came out to strike back at the raiders. Includes air strike and sea battles involving Zepplins, U-boats, and capital ships.

Under Ten Flags starts early in 1939 when the German merchant raider Atlantis made its way into the South Atlantic to sink and capture Allied cargo vessels. Its crew used their skill in disguising the appearance of the vessel to aid its encounters or avoid enemy warships. The journey of the raider Atlantis lasted for almost two years, traveling over 100,000 miles in 602 days.

XXI is a solitaire game set in 1943 that challenges the player (acting as both Armaments Minister Speer and Grand Adm Donitz) to organize and complete construction of a fleet (or at least 'enough') of the new German Type XXI submarine -- then unleash the wonder weapon on the Allied convoys. However, this new sub is far larger, more complex, expensive, and resource and manpower intensive than previous submarines. Just a few of these new Type XXIs will do nothing. Only a radical transformation in shipbuilding techniques to mass produce the design - backed by the ruthless will to succeed - will enable this 'wonder weapon' to arrive in time...

Includes magazine with articles on Seapower Through the Ages, Huascar, Cuxhaven, 'Modernizing' Wargames, Eastern Front: Napoleon and Hitler, Analysis of ATO's Pocket Battle Games (Postcard Games), and Designing Games Tips and Techniques.
1 vol, 60 pgs 2020 US, AGAINST THE ODDS
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1-25470 Watts, Anthony J. WW2 FACT FILE:ALLIED SUBMARINES Each study in this series provides technical data on weapons, b/w illust & line drawings.1 vol, 64 pgs 1977 NY, ARCO PUBLICATIONS
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1-200060 West, Howard F. IRON MEN WOODEN BOATS: The Epic Story of American PT Boats in World War II As the Japanese advanced in the spring of 1942, US Adm. Ernest King sought to counter enemy naval power with whatever ships he could gather -- including small, inexpensive, and expendable PT boats armed with torpedoes.

The heart of this book consists of naval combat narrative: Guadalcanal, New Guinea, Bougainville, the Mediterranean sea, the English Channel, and the Philippines - historic operations in which the PT boats would win fame, glory, and a place in history.

The author, who served on a PT boat from Rendova in the Solomons to Morotai Island, recreates hair-raising operations on ink-black nights, stalking the vaunted Tokyo Express off Guadalcanal, making high-speed torpedo attacks on massive ships, and exchanging gunfire with heavily armed Japanese motorized supply barges off the New Guinea coast. He uses his experience, official records, essays by Japanese naval officers, and various memoirs of individual officers on both sides to reveal both sides of the struggle.1 vol, 540 pgs 2005 US, HERITAGE BOOKS
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1-209550 Wilkie, Andrew SMS VIRIBUS UNITIS: Austro-Hungarian Battleship Tegetthoff Class In 1907 the navy of the dualist, multinational Austro-Hungarian Empire placed an order for a new class of warships, whose design was based on the 'all big gun' concept pioneered by HMS Dreadnought. Eventually four Tegetthoff-class vessels were laid down, including the flagship Viribus Unitis, Tagetthoff, Prinz Eugen, and Szent Istvan.

The last warship of the class was not completed until well into World War I. The vessels' careers were not especially eventful. They spent most of their service lives as a fleet in being anchored in a well-protected port of Pola with only occasional trips to the Fazana Channel (well-screened by Brijuni Islands) for gunnery practice. During the war the ships were manned mainly by reservists, while the most promising and experienced members of their crews were detached to serve onboard submarines or torpedo boats, or assigned to land-based units. The second ship of the class ended her career in rather dramatic circumstances, which is why she perhaps deserves a more detailed treatment.

Viribus Unitis was laid down at San Marco on July 23, 1910 and launched on June 24, 1911. The Emperor's court used the occasion to organize a lavish celebration designed to carry a strong political message. The Emperor insisted that the battleship be given a rather unusual, Latin name Viribus Unitis (Strength in Unity - the Emperor's personal motto). 1 vol, 73 pgs 2015 POLAND, KAGERO
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1-191434 Worth, Jack BRITISH WARSHIPS SINCE 1945:Part 4-Minesweepers Packed with data and b/w illust.1 vol, 160 pgs 19?? UK, MARITIME BOOKS
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1-71940 RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR:British Naval Attaches Reports Account of the War by the British Naval Observers, 20+ drawings/charts, CD-ROM1 vol, 453 pgs 2003 NASHIVILLE, BATTERY PRESS
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1-220550 Barry Quintin COMMAND OF THE SEA: William Pakenham and the Russo-Japanese Naval War 1904-1905 Studies the Russo Japanese War of 1904-1905, as seen through the eyes of the British Naval Attache Captain William Pakenham. The complicated set of international relations at the turn of the century is reviewed, as well as the balance of sea power in the Far East, which was a matter of considerable importance to the British government. The role of the naval attache was thus of considerable importance, particularly once war had broken out. Includes 28 illustrations and six maps.

He sent a stream of comprehensive reports not only describing the naval actions but also dealing with crucial matters relating for instance to the design of warships, developments in gunnery and the use of torpedoes. These were closely studied at the British Admiralty, at a time when the revolutionary design of the new battleship Dreadnought was under consideration.1 vol, 264 pgs 2019 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-71820 Sayce, A. Michael RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR 1904-1905, THE Includes organizations, o/b's, uniform details for both the Japanese and Russian Armies, details of the main battles, several appendices, biblio.
1 vol, 56 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-71820B Sayce, A. Michael THE RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR 1904-1905: And Three Scenario Booklets Includes organizations, o/b's, uniform details for both the Japanese and Russian Armies, details of the main battles, several appendices, and biblio.

V1. The Battle of the Yalu River 31st April-1st May 1904, background info, maps, o/b's, casualties.

V2. The Battle of Nan Shan 26th May 1904, background info, maps, o/b's, casualties, biblio.

V3. The Battle of Telissu 14th-15th June 1904, maps, background info, o/b's, casualties, biblio.4 vol, 128 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-71821 Sayce, A. Michael BATTLES OF THE RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR 1904-1905:V1 The Battle of the Yalu Rover 31st April-1st May 1904, background info, maps, o/b's, casualties.1 vol, 28 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-71822 Sayce, A. Michael BATTLES OF THE RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR 1904-1905:V2 The Battle of Nan Shan 26th May 1904, background info, maps, o/b's, casualties, biblio.1 vol, 20 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-71823 Sayce, A. Michael BATTLES OF THE RUSSO-JAPANESE WAR 1904-1905:V3 The Battle of Telissu 14th-15th June 1904, maps, background info, o/b's, casualties, biblio.1 vol, 24 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-223090 Blake, Mike ARMIES OF THE MEXICAN REVOLUTION: Uniforms, Equipment & Weapons of the Armed Forces in Mexico 1910-20 Gathers information from disparate sources to describe and illustrate the armed forces of Mexico during the revolution, including their organization, uniforms, clothing, equipment, and weapons. Includes full-page color plates and selected photographs (many published for the first time).

Appearing for the first time were motorcycles, motor trucks, armored cars and the new air power - all made their first tentative appearances. The machinegun played a significant role for the first time in non-colonial warfare, heralding how it would come to dominate future battlefields. Alongside these, wired and wireless communications, barbed wire, searchlights, and trenches established their place on the battlefield in the Mexican Revolution.1 vol, 240 pgs 2020 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-229810 Otte, Maarten THE MEUSE-ARGONNE 1918: The Right Bank to the Armistice The Americans had considerable initial success when they launched their huge offensive against the Germans in the Meuse-Argonne in the last days of September 1918. However, not everything went smoothly and the attack became bogged down, held up by the several lines of the Hindenburg System and logistical challenges. A major additional obstacle was the presence of batteries of German artillery on the high ground on the right bank of the Meuse, almost untroubled by any significant assaults by the allied forces. These guns created severe problems for the American commanders and their troops. Includes 150 black and white illustrations and 20 black and white maps.

Includes tours that take the visitor over some beautiful countryside, with stunning views over the Meuse and the Woevre Plain. There are significant vestiges of the war still to be seen, including numerous observation bunkers and shelters as well as trenches. An unusual feature of the area are the traces of part of the Maginot Line, notably bunkers (some of which are very large) and the rail infrastructure to support it, sometimes making use of lines that the Germans built during WWI. 1 vol, 128 pgs 2022 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-63370 Hall, Richard BALKAN WARS 1912-1913:Prelude to World War One Details the military and political aspects of the Ottoman Empire's war with Bulgaria, Greece, Serbia and Montenegro, b/w illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 176 pgs 2000 LONDON, ROUTLEDGE
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1-206650 Hooton, Edward Robert PRELUDE TO THE FIRST WORLD WAR: The Balkan Wars 1912-1913 The fuse to the First World War was lit in the Balkans where simmering hatreds exploded into violence. Like a string of firecrackers, these hatreds had been fueled by attacks on the Turkish Ottoman Empire in the previous few years. From 1911-1912, Italy seized Libya.

In 1912, the Balkan states united to drive Turkey out of Europe in the First Balkans War, and in the following year in the Second Balkans War, turned on each other in a division of the spoils which allowed Turkey to retain a foothold in Europe. This was a war of land campaigns, sea battles and amphibious operations in which the new military technology was first used. Submarine and aircraft attacked ships, aircraft made reconnaissance flights and bombed troops while even electronic warfare was used.

It also saw mirror images of the events in the First World War; Bulgarians driven from Salonika where an Allied army would later be contained and Turkish troops held back in the Dardanelles, their guns driving off a naval task force. These now forgotten wars were the overture to the First World War and yet they have overtones a century later. The First World War saw echoes of these campaigns in Salonika and especially in the Dardanelles, while the ethnic tensions would erupt into further bloodshed after the Cold War ended as Yugoslavia collapsed during the 1990s. 1 vol, 240 pgs 2014 UK, FONTHILL MEDIA
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1-199440 LOVE, TOMMY: Letters Home, from the Great War to the Present Day A legacy of an empire and a nation at war, Love Tommy, is a collection of letters housed at the Imperial War Museum sent by British and Commonwealth troops from Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa from the front line of war to their loved ones at home. Poignant expressions of love, hope and fear sit alongside amusing anecdotes, grumbles about rations and thoughtful reflections, eloquently revealing how, despite the passage of time, many experiences of the fighting man are shared in countless wars and battles. From the muddy trenches of the Somme to frozen ground of the Falklands to the heat and dust of Iraq, these letters are the ordinary soldier's testament to life on the front line. 1 vol, 272 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-217550 WWI: The First Mechanized War Provides a comprehensive and complete view of the crude beginnings and fast evolution of armored warfare during the Great War. It includes historical texts illustrated with period photographs, and detailed color profiles of each of the most outstanding models. Also included is a brief reference to the evolution of military aviation during the Great War, with color profiles of the most important fighter planes used by all contenders.

Also includes a fantastic collection of large format black & white photographs, never before published to inspire modelers into making accurate WWI dioramas and vignettes.1 vol, 170 pgs 2018 SPAIN, AK INTERACTIVE BOOKS
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1-230490 World War One: Illustrated Magazine Bundle Issues (1-9) of World War One Illustrated magazine including the games in issues 1-4. Mini games are: Zeppelin Raider, Assassination in Sarajevo, On to Paris!, and Russia's Great War: 1914.1 vol, 0 pgs 2013-2018 US, LOMBARDY STUDIOS
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1-930313 STRATEGY & TACTICS # 313: Windhoek: SW Africa 1914-15 Windhoek: The Campaign in German Southwest Africa, 1914-15 is a wargame of the campaign in which British Empire forces, mainly from the Union of South Africa, conquered the German colony of Southwest Africa. In the original campaign, the British won within 10 months, but the campaign could have gone different, as von Lettow Vorbeck demonstrated in German East Africa.

This is a two-player game, in which one side commands the Germans, and the other Allied forces (including South Africa, British and Portuguese colonial). The Allied player must win the game quickly, while the Germans win by delaying the Allies beyond the historical time frame. The central game mechanism is Action Points (AP). These are a quantification of each sides command and logistical capabilities. Players expend AP to recruit units and conduct various military operations. On the map each hex represents approximately 25 miles.

Components: One 22x34-inch map and 176 counters.1 vol, 84 pgs 2018 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-930314 STRATEGY & TACTICS # 314: Last Stand Isandlwana Last Stand at Isandlwana, 22 January 1879 is a two-player tactical wargame of low-intermediate complexity simulating the last 90 to 240 minutes of that infamous and legendary battle of the Anglo-Zulu War. The Zulu player is on the offensive, attempting to wipe out the entire British force on the map as quickly as possible. The British is attempting to win by having some remnant hold out longer than occurred historically or, alternatively, by having some portion of his command escape off the map and get back to relative safety at Roarke's drift. Solitaire-play is easily doable.

Each game turn of Last Stand is equal to five to 20 minutes of real time, depending on the tempo of action in each turn. Each hexagon on the map represents 217 yards (200 meters) from side to opposite side. There are 176 5/8-inch counters with each British unit-counter representing a company or a 'detachment' of infantry. On the Zulu side, they individual units each represent temporary battlefield agglomerations of the about 100 to 200 warriors.

Components: One 22x34-inch map and 176 counters. Includes magazine.1 vol, 84 pgs 2018 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-930315 STRATEGY & TACTICS # 315: Red Tide South Red Tide South is a two-player game. It is a stand-alone game that can is also designed to be played with Red Tide West (Modern War #15).

A war in Europe during the 1980's was primarily going to be decided, one way or the other, in West Germany. Other fronts and theaters were therefore almost irrelevant in the short term. Considering the Soviets' exceedingly optimistic timetables by which they intended to overrun West Germany, events elsewhere would have not even played out before the war ended (either by mutual annihilation or by rapprochement).

However, the Balkan Front could have had the most direct influence on the campaign in West Germany. If there was no significant nuclear exchange in Central Europe, a Soviet capture of the heavily industrialized Po Valley would potentially compel the Italians to sue for peace, as well as serve as a gateway to Southern France. Each hex is equivalent to about 10 miles (16 kilometers) from side to opposite side, and each turn represents about a day.

Components: One 22x34-inch map and 228 counters (plus 46 bonus counters for Red Tide West).1 vol, 84 pgs 2019 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-DG1631 MASURIA: Winter Battle 1915 After the Tannenberg campaign of August-September 1914, East Prussia became a strategic backwater as both sides focused their efforts in Poland. But the Russian threat remained, and the following winter the Germans set about cleaning up their northern flank. A massive attack on the open right flank of the Russian Tenth Army sent it reeling; only the sacrifice of an entire corps in the Augustowo Forest enabled it to escape.

Masuria uses a modification of the Fire & Movement game system. Developed to portray the mechanized battlefields of a later generation, F&M stresses the use of rapidly-concentrated fire support to generate breakthroughs, followed by a rapid penetration by mobile reserves. In 1915, although railroads allowed the rapid shifting of forces on a large scale, no one moved faster than a man on foot on the battlefield, making exploitation ineffective.

However, here both players have hidden movement, allowing them to concentrate in unexpected locations to surround and destroy isolated enemy units. The clumsy and inflexible fire support is represented by the artillery brigades available to division and corps commanders. It must be brought to the point of decision, then supplied to give it the firepower to affect the fighting.

The historical outcome at Masuria was the clearing of the East Prussian border. It might have gone differently; Russian reserves were available, and the German forces were a hodge-podge of units of widely varying quality. Both sides have a number of options to turn the fortunes of the campaign. The player who makes the better choices, and backs his strategy to the hilt, will emerge the victor.

Game Contents: 17x22-inch map, 100 die-cut counters, One Standard Rules booklet for this series, and One Exclusive Rules booklet for this title.1 vol, 4 pgs 2014 CA, DECISION GAMES
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1-DG1632 TANNENBERG: East Prussia, August 1914 In August 1914, two Russian armies, Rennenkampf's First and Samsonov's Second, invaded the German province of East Prussia. The lone German army there, Hindenburg's Eighth, had to rely on interior lines and railroads to concentrate against each Russian army in turn. This game focuses on the southern half of the campaign, with the northern half factored into the victory conditions. Those victory conditions vary with the strategic options chosen by each player so neither knows the other's intent.

Tannenberg uses a modification of the Fire & Movement game system. Developed to portray the mechanized battlefields of a later generation, F&M stresses the use of rapidly-concentrated fire support to generate breakthroughs, followed by a rapid penetration by mobile reserves. In 1914, although railroads allowed the rapid shifting of forces on a large scale, no one moved faster than a man on foot on the battlefield, making exploitation ineffective.

However, here both players have hidden movement, allowing them to concentrate in unexpected locations to surround and destroy isolated enemy units. The clumsy and inflexible fire support is represented by the artillery brigades available to division and corps commanders. It must be brought to the point of decision, then supplied to give it the firepower to affect the fighting.

The historical outcome at Tannenberg was the destruction of Samsonov's army, but it need not have been so. Both players have options and can achieve decisive success. The player who makes the better choices, and backs his strategy to the hilt, will emerge the victor.

Game Contents: 17x22-inch map, 100 die-cut counters, One Standard Rules booklet for this series, and One Exclusive Rules booklet for this title.1 vol, 4 pgs 2014 CA, DECISION GAMES
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1-DG1633 SUEZ 1916: The Ottoman Strike The Suez Canal was essential to British strategic communications and trade in the Great War, as well as being an important political symbol. In August of 1916, the Ottoman Empire sent an expeditionary force, which included contingents of Germans and Austro-Hungarians, against the canal. While the British were expecting an attack, the Ottomans gained tactical surprise by attacking at night. If the Ottoman attack had succeeded, Britain's prestige and warmaking capacity would be severely damaged.

Suez 1916 uses the Fire & Movement system. The movement and combat systems are designed around the realities of mechanized warfare, giving motorized and/or specially-trained units clear advantages. Players can augment units at the instant of combat with support fire, provided by weapons ranging from mortars through cannon and light ground attack aircraft to heavy bombers. A seemingly predictable assault can be overturned at the last minute by heavy defending fires, while even small units may develop tremendous offensive punch with the assistance of a heavy bombardment. Winning the battle is a matter of maneuver, firepower and asset management.

The historical battle was a touch-and-go affair, ending with the British pushing the Turks just far enough to keep the canal safe. The British have the stronger force, but the Central Powers has the advantages of surprise, initiative, and strong artillery support. The player who best utilizes his strengths and is prepared to capitalize on opportunities will prevail.

Game Contents: 17x22-inch map, 100 die-cut counters, One Standard Rules booklet for this series, and One Exclusive Rules booklet for this title.1 vol, 4 pgs 2014 CA, DECISION GAMES
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1-DG1634 GAZA 1917: Gateway to Jerusalem By early 1917 British Empire forces had pushed the Ottoman Turks out of the Sinai to a line near Gaza. If the British could break that line, it would open the road to Jerusalem, and after that Damascus. A hastily prepared attack in March was repulsed. After a month spent bringing forward artillery and supplies, the British were ready to try again, going over the top on 17 April.

Gaza 1917 uses the Fire & Movement system. The movement and combat systems are designed around the realities of mechanized warfare, giving motorized and/or specially-trained units clear advantages. Players can augment units at the instant of combat with support fire, provided by weapons ranging from mortars through cannon and light ground attack aircraft to heavy bombers. A seemingly predictable assault can be overturned at the last minute by heavy defending fires, while even small units may develop tremendous offensive punch with the assistance of a heavy bombardment. Winning the battle is a matter of maneuver, firepower and asset management.

Historically, the Turks eked out a victory, but it was a close call. In this game, the British have numbers, quality, and firepower on their side, while the Ottomans have excellent defensive positions, superior leadership, and time. The player who best utilizes his strengths and is prepared to capitalize on opportunities will prevail.

Game Contents: 17x22-inch map, 100 die-cut counters, One Standard Rules booklet for this series, and One Exclusive Rules booklet for this title.1 vol, 4 pgs 2014 CA, DECISION GAMES
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1-PWAR089 PAPER WARS: Issue 89 - Burning Mountains Burning Mountains is a simulation game about the Spring 1916 Austro-Hungarian offensive on the Italian Front, aimed to drive to the Veneto plain, west of Venice, cutting off the front in Friuli and along the Isonzo river, where most of Italian Army where deployed. A little-known WW I battle, it could have changed the balance of the war. It's an attrition battle, where the mountainous terrain will channel the AH efforts. A race against the time, while the Italian reinforcements hurry up to close the ever widening gaps. One player controls the Austro-Hungarian forces, the other the Italian forces. Each player attempts to achieve, or maintain, geographical objectives to attain the victory.

Product Information:
* Complexity: 1-10 (high): 4
* Solitaire Suitability: 1-10 (high): 8
* Time Scale: 2 Days per Game Turn
* Map Scale: 2 km per hex
* Unit Scale: Brigades and some Regiments
* Players: 2
* Playtime: 7 hours1 vol, 64 pgs 2018 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-972020 Adams, Gregg 020 KING'S AFRICAN RIFLES SOLDIER vs SCHUTZTRUPPE SOLDIER: East Africa 1917-18 Specially commissioned artwork and thrilling combat accounts transport the reader to the far-flung and inhospitable East African theater of World War I, where the Schutztruppe faced off against the King's African Rifles. In an attempt to divert Allied forces from the Western Front, a small German colonial force under the command of Oberst Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck raided British and Portuguese territory.

Despite being heavily outnumbered, his expert use of guerrilla tactics forced the British to mount a series of offensives, culminating in a major battle at Nyangao-Mahiwa that saw both sides suffer heavy casualties.

Meticulously researched analysis highlights the tactical and technological innovation shown by both armies as they were forced to fight in a treacherous climate where local diseases could prove just as deadly as the opposition.1 vol, 80 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-972032 Adams, Gregg 032 US MARINE vs GERMAN SOLDIER: Belleau Wood 1918 After the US declaration of war on Germany, hundreds of thousands of American troops flooded into France and were thrust into the front line. Among them was the US Marine Corps' 4th Marine Brigade whose first major action was the battle of Belleau Wood in June 1918, fighting elements of Germany's 10th, 28th, and 237th Infantry divisions.

Volunteers to a man, the newly arrived Marines faced experienced but war-weary German conscripts whose doctrine had been honed by nearly four years of conflict on the Western Front. During the fighting, the Germans are alleged to have given the nickname 'Devil Dogs' to the Marines, and Belleau Wood has become enshrined in the Corps' heritage.

Employing first-hand accounts and specially commissioned artwork, this book investigates three different actions that shaped the course of the bitter battle for Belleau Wood, revealing the interplay of doctrine, tactics, technology, leadership, and human endeavor on the brutal battlefields of World War I.1 vol, 80 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-203440 Adkin, Mark THE WESTERN FRONT COMPANION: The Complete Guide to How the Armies Fought for Four Devastating Years, 1914-1918 Comprehensive coverage of World War I's Western Front with 91 maps, 65 diagrams, and 275 photos. Breaks down the battles that took place in France and Belgium from 1914 to 1918 in trenches and fields, on muddy river plains, and against forts.

Covers the uniforms, equipment, and weaponry as well as the strategy, tactics, and orders of battle of all sides. Impressively illustrated with color maps, diagrams, charts, drawings, and period photos. Includes modern-day photos overlaid with markings to show troop movements
Required reference for scholars and military history buffs as the war's 100th anniversary approaches.1 vol, 528 pgs 2013 US, STACKPOLE BOOKS
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1-195720 Aksakai. Mustafa The Ottoman Road to War in 1914: The Ottoman Empire and the First World War Why did the Ottoman Empire enter the First World War, months after the war's devastation had become clear? Mustafa Aksakal's dramatic study demonstrates that responsibility went far beyond the war minister, Enver Pasha, and that the road to war was paved by the demands of a politically interested public.

Table of Contents
Introduction: pursuing sovereignty in the age of imperialism
1. The intellectual and emotional climate after the Balkan wars
2. 1914: War with Greece?
3. The Ottomans within the international order
4. The Great War as great opportunity: the Ottoman July crisis
5. Tug of war: Penelope's game
6. Salvation through war?
Conclusion: the decision for war remembered.1 vol, 229 pgs 2011 UK, CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
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1-205310 Anderson, Ken A GERMAN TOMMY: The Secret of a War Hero The date: 14 October 1918 - a misty early morning, east of Ledegem, Belgium. Young British Army officer Lieutenant Walter Lancelot Merritt MC carries a large red flag to indicate the center of a brigade-strength advance. He moves ahead of the main force.

Close to the German lines a bullet smashes into Merritt's right leg. Despite the crippling wound he continues to hold the flag aloft ensuring following troops maintain the line as they move on to take long-entrenched German territory. Merritt's courage and leadership resulted in the award of a Bar to his Military Cross.

While undergoing treatment in postwar England, he confessed in a petition to King George his real name was Walter Schwarz. He had deserted from the Australian Imperial Force in 1915 because he feared his German ancestry would prevent him being sent into battle.

George, who had personally decorated him as Merritt at Buckingham Palace, accepted his story and pardoned him for his desertion. The mystery has remained to this day: How did Schwarz manage to maintain his cover for six long years under the most trying circumstances imaginable?

Schwarz's only comment was he would like to say more but could not. He never did. The author has gone behind the accepted facts to tell for the first time the true story of this gallant deserter. He reveals that official documents have been altered and argues that members of a secret society lied and swore false testimony to help Schwarz, acting on their oath to aid a fellow member in distress. The book offers an insight into the way in which people of German origin were treated in Australia and Britain during the First World War. It is a story of bravery and deception unique in the history of war.1 vol, 0 pgs 2014 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-43331M anon MIL OPS:FRANCE 1917:V1 MAPS Part of the WWI Official History Series, (12) maps on map case1 vol, 0 pgs 1996 NASHVILLE, BATTERY PRESS
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1-52280 anon L'ALBUM de la GUERRE 1914-1919 12x16, several thousand b/w & color drawings, mapsillust, tipped in plates(8.5x11) of all the majorofficers, their are many color 20x14 illust battlepaintings, all in all a magnificent set.2 vol, 1304 pgs 1927 PARIS, L'ILLUSTRATION
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1-54960 anon TRENCH FORTIFICATIONS 1914-1918:A Reference Manual Three separate sections covering the French Army-Notes on Field Fortifications, the German Army-The Construction of Field Positions & the American Army-Notes on the Construction of Trenches, illust1 vol, 466 pgs 1998 NASHVILLE, BATTERY PRESS
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1-55070 anon-British General Staff HANDBOOK OF THE AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN ARMY IN WAR, 1918 Details the administration, organization, use ofInfantry, Cavalry, Artillery, Engineers, SupportServices, and much more, b/w illust, appendicies.1 vol, 184 pgs 1994 NASHVILLE, BATTERY PRESS
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1-43930 anon-British Intelligence Section, Cario HANDBOOK OF THE TURKISH ARMY, 1916 Details the administration, organization, use of Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery, Engineers, Support Services, and much more, b/w illust, appendices.1 vol, 235 pgs 1996 NASHVILLE, BATTERY PRESS
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1-211410 Babac, Dusan THE SERBIAN ARMY IN THE GREAT WAR: 1914-1918 Analysis of the Serbian Army of WWI, including its organization, participation in military operations, weapons, equipment, uniforms, and system of orders and medals. This book is a synthesis of all available literature and periodicals, appearing for the first time in the English language. The book is well Supported by around 500 illustrations, out of which more than 300 are contemporary photographs and other documents, plus dozens of color plates of uniform reconstructions and color photographs of the preserved pieces of uniform, equipment and weapons.

In the first two years of the war, Serbia defeated the Austro-Hungarian Balkan Army. The following year, defeated by a Central Powers offensive, the Serbian Army retreated through Albania and evacuated to Corfu where it rested, rearmed, and reorganized. From there the army transferred to the Salonika Front. After a long lull, the struggle to penetrate the Front began in September 1918. Serbian and other Allied forces broke through the Front and Bulgaria was soon forced to surrender. The Serbian Army advanced rapidly and on 1 November 1918 Belgrade was liberated. Thanks to the Serbian military victories and diplomatic efforts, the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes (later Yugoslavia) was created.1 vol, 272 pgs 2016 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-49320 Babington, Anthony SHELL SHOCK The author's research has produced the first complete study of combat stress from ancient times to the Gulf War, the main thrust is WWI, biblio.1 vol, 224 pgs 1997 LONDON, LEO COOPER BOOKS
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1-191250 Baker, Horace edited by Robert H. Ferrell ARGONNE DAYS IN WORLD WAR I A first-hand poignant memoir recalls the Battle of Meuse-Argonne. Other books have been written about Pershing's offensive but this one tells what happened to the soldiers who carried out his order1 vol, 176 pgs 2007 US, UNIV'TY OF MISSOURI
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1-49350 Banks, Arthur MILITARY ATLAS OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR, A A comprehensive atlas based on the Arthur Banks atlas first published in 1975. The maps in the original were all painstakingly hand-drawn in black and white, covering every aspect of the first truly global war. This book takes the information laid down by Banks and reinterprets it in full color, computer modeled cartography. The book covers the main reasons why the major powers entered the conflict, the individual battles fought along the Western Front as well as in depth coverage of the war in the east of Europe. The War at sea is mapped in great detail, including the clashes at Dogger Bank and Jutland as well as the German submarine campaigns and the first major sea borne landing at Gallipoli. The First World War saw the first extensive use of air power, maps show the routes taken by the German Zeppelin raids on eastern England as well as the Allied strategic bombing effort at the end of the war.
1 vol, 340 pgs 2017 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-90310 Barrett, Michael OPERATION ALBION:German Conquest of the Baltic Operation Albion tells the little-known story ofthe invasion of Dago, Osel, and Moon Islands inthe Gulf of Riga in October 1917. B/w maps/illust, notes, appendix, biblio, index.1 vol, 299 pgs 2008 BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA UNIV
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1-205640 Barrett, Michael B. PRELUDE TO BLITZKRIEG: The 1916 Austro-German Campaign in Romania In contrast to the trench-war deadlock on the Western Front, combat in Romania and Transylvania in 1916 foreshadowed the lightning warfare of WWII. When Romania joined the Allies and invaded Transylvania without warning, the Germans responded by unleashing a campaign of bold, rapid infantry movements, with cavalry providing cover or pursuing the crushed foe.

Hitting where least expected and advancing before the Romanians could react -- even bombing their capital from a Zeppelin soon after war was declared-the Germans and Austrians poured over the formidable Transylvanian Alps onto the plains of Walachia, rolling up the Romanian army from west to east, and driving the shattered remnants into Russia.

Prelude to Blitzkrieg tells the story of this largely ignored campaign to determine why it did not devolve into the mud and misery of trench warfare, so ubiquitous elsewhere. Includes 32 b&w illustrations and 15 maps.1 vol, 424 pgs 2014 US, INDIANA UNIVERSITY PRESS
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2-213170 Barry, Quintin THE WAR IN THE NORTH SEA: The Royal Navy And The Imperial German Navy 1914-1918 For years before the outbreak of the First World War, it was the expectation of most officers of the Royal Navy and the Imperial German Navy that very shortly thereafter, a decisive fleet action would be fought. This had a major impact on the strategic thinking on both sides of the North Sea. In fact, the unalterable geographic situation meant that for the Grand Fleet in its Scottish bases, the correct course to follow was not to seek a major fleet encounter. Essentially, it was by staying where it was that it could neutralize the High Seas Fleet and enforce an economic blockade of Germany.

The history of the war in the North Sea between 1914 and 1918 is a record of the attempts to break the deadlock - and it is also the history of the men who led the British and German navies. On both sides, the stresses of the huge burden which they bore led to a serious breakdown of trust in each other on the part of the admirals charged with the responsibility. Still more serious was the mutual loss of confidence between the admirals on the one hand and the politicians on the other; their letters and diaries reveal the bitter personal disputes that arose between them.

The principal naval battle of Jutland occurred when the British and German fleets clashed, almost by accident, in the North Sea on 31 May 1916. The outcome of the battle has prompted a minute examination of the tactics employed by the commanders, a continuous debate as to who won, and a bitter controversy between the supporters of Sir John Jellicoe (the commander-in-chief of the Grand Fleet) and Sir David Beatty (the commander of the battle cruisers).

Most British historians claim the battle as a British victory - a view which this book questions. It has been often suggested that after Jutland, the High Seas Fleet remained in harbor for the rest of the war, but as this book shows, the underrated Admiral Reinhard Scheer (its commander-in-chief) subsequently launched a number of major sorties. It was a series of chances that had determined the outcome of Jutland - and it was chance that repeatedly intervened to prevent a decisive encounter subsequently.

This book reviews the entire course of the war in the North Sea, from the first contacts between the fleets in the early days, to the ambitious (but abortive) mission planned at the end of the war for the High Seas Fleet - and, as a dramatic epilogue, its scuttling in Scapa Flow. Includes 150 B&W photos and maps.1 vol, 608 pgs 2017 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-211230 Bau, Jean AUSTRALIA'S PALESTINE CAMPAIGN: 1916-18 With nearly two mounted divisions engaged against the Ottoman Empire in the Middle East for almost three years, the Palestine Campaign was Australia's longest running militarily significant endeavor of WWI after the Western Front.

Apart from the battle of Beersheba, the Palestine Campaign receives little attention in Australia compared to Gallipoli and the Western Front. In contrast to the years of grinding trench warfare in France and Belgium, the Palestine Campaign was a war of relative movement and maneuver. Cavalry, including Australia's light horse, played a prominent role, but it was a hard fought fully modern war, in which the latest military technologies and techniques were all used.1 vol, 173 pgs 2016 AUSTRALIA, BIG SKY PUBLISHING
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1-190270 Beckett, Ian and Corvi, Steven editors HAIG'S GENERALS In-depth study of Douglas Haig's army commanders on the Western Front during WWI. Critical look at Command and Control. B/w illust, biblio, index. Each commander gets his own chapter, including short bio and analysis of strengths and weaknesses during particular battles. 1 vol, 240 pgs 2009 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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1-199370 Benbow, Tim Naval Warfare 1914-1918 150 color and b/w photographs and 50 artworks. At the start of the war, the German Empire had cruisers scattered across the globe, some of which were subsequently used to attack Allied merchant shipping.

The British Royal Navy systematically hunted them down, though not without some embarrassment from its inability to protect Allied shipping. However, the bulk of the German East-Asia squadron did not have orders to raid shipping and was instead underway to Germany when it encountered elements of the British fleet. Soon after the outbreak of hostilities, Britain initiated a naval blockade of Germany. The strategy proved effective, cutting off vital military and civilian supplies. The 1916 Battle of Jutland developed into the largest naval battle of the war, the only full-scale clash of battleships during the war.

The Kaiserliche Marine's High Seas Fleet, commanded by Vice Admiral Reinhard Scheer, squared off against the Royal Navy's Grand Fleet, led by Admiral Sir John Jellicoe. The engagement was a standoff, as the Germans, outmaneuvered by the larger British fleet, managed to escape and inflicted more damage to the British fleet than they received. Strategically, however, the British asserted their control of the sea, and the bulk of the German surface fleet remained confined to port for the duration of the war. German U-boats attempted to cut the supply lines between North America and Britain. The nature of submarine warfare meant that attacks often came without warning, giving the crews of the merchant ships little hope of survival.

The U-boat threat lessened in 1917, when merchant ships entered convoys escorted by destroyers. With the aid of numerous black and white and color photographs, many previously unpublished, the World War I series recreates the battles and campaigns that raged across the surface of the globe, on land, at sea and in the air. The text is complemented by full-color maps that guide the reader through specific actions and campaigns.1 vol, 224 pgs 2012 UK, AMBER BOOKS
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1-205790 Bennett, Geoffrey THE BATTLES OF CORONEL AND THE FALKLANDS 1914 The defeat that Rear-Admiral Sir Christopher Cradock suffered at Coronel in 1914 at the hands of Maximilian Graf von Spee, one of Germany's most brilliant naval commanders, was the most humiliating blow to British naval prestige since the eighteenth century and a defeat that had to be avenged immediately.

On 8 December 1914, the German squadron steamed towards Port Stanley, unaware that in the harbor lay two great British battle-cruisers, the 'Invincible' and 'Inflexible'. Realizing this, Spee had no option but to turn and flee. Hour by hour during that long day, the British ships closed in until, eventually, Spee was forced to confront the enemy. With extraordinary courage, and against hopeless odds, the German cruisers fought to the bitter end. At five-thirty that afternoon, the last ship slowly turned and rolled to the bottom. Cradock and Britain had been avenged. 1 vol, 192 pgs 2014 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-209540 Bennett, Leon CHURCHILL'S WAR AGAINST THE ZEPPELIN 1914-18: Men, Machines and Tactics Explores the development of the airship, the efforts to defend Britain against the attacks, and Winston Churchill's role in these efforts. The text is accompanied by nearly 200 illustrations.

As First Lord of the Admiralty in the early years of the war, Churchill was responsible for defending Britain against all attacks, not only from the sea but also from the air. He was instrumental in proposing and sponsoring a variety of measures, including defense by carrier and by flying boat. Unfortunately, while these measures proved successful in the long run, they took too long to be fully developed in time to be effective as an immediate defense against the Zeppelin attacks. Politically weakened by the Gallipoli disaster and the Zeppelin bombings, Churchill had to resign. It would take another war to restore his reputation.1 vol, 424 pgs 2015 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-200240 Bilton, David The Germans in Flanders 1915 - 1916 - Images of War Series Covers the actions of the German Army in the Low Countries during 1915 and 1916. In its broad compass it looks at the battles with the French, Belgians and British, concentrating mostly on the latter.

Each phase and aspect of the period is detailed from the German point of view using primary and secondary sources from both Germany and Britain. The illustrations provide a pictorial background in both a specific and general form, highlighting life in the front-line as well as rear areas and show how the War affected the towns and villages of the region. 250 b/w photos.1 vol, 176 pgs 2012 UK, Pen & Sword
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1-213240 Bilton, David ALLIED POWs IN GERMAN HANDS 1914 - 1918: Images of War In this first fully illustrated history of the Kaiser's unwanted guests, the author looks at the lives of the thousands of Allied men who became POWs during the Great War.

After making the decision to surrender, the soldier, sailor or airman was at the mercy of his captors. The book examines what it felt like to surrender, the dangers involved and then the often long journey to a camp in Germany. For some the there was no journey, they were kept at the Front to help the German war effort.

Not all camps were the same; some were better than others, a situation that could easily change with the replacement of the commandant, but most were poor. Disease was rife and there was little medical care. Barracks were usually cold and there were few blankets and little clothing. Men were abused, starved, denied their basic rights, sent to work in appalling conditions and some were murdered. There were thousands of civilians interned as well, who mostly fared better than combatants, however they did not have it easy.

With the arrival of parcels from home most prisoners could implement their diet, but this was not the case for Russians who received little help and relied on handouts from other prisoners.

Escape was a priority for many men; thousands tried, even though they could be shot for the attempt, as some were, but most failed to make it home.

Then the Armistice was signed and the POWs were freed. Some managed to walk to Allied lines, most had to wait for transport. Within a few months they were all home, except for the thousands of prisoners that were missing, that the Germans claimed they never had.

Includes 150 photographs.1 vol, 208 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-219240 Bilton, David THE BADGES OF KITCHENER'S ARMY While the divisional signs are well known, there has been little authoritative work on the signs worn by the infantry battalions. The book will illustrate the unique cap and shoulder titles used, as well as cloth signs worn to provide easy recognition in the trenches. Each service battalion, of each regiment has a listing, which provides a brief history of the unit and detailed information on the badges worn.

It is prodigiously illustrated and contains much information, like why a shape or color was chosen, when it was adopted, what size it was, whether it was worn on a helmet, what color the helmet was and even what colors were used on horse transport; the majority of this rich and detailed information has never been published before. What helps make the information accurate and authoritative is that much of it comes from an archive created at the time and from personal correspondence with hundreds of veterans in the 1980s, many of whom still had their badges and often had razor-sharp recollections about wearing them. The book will also provide some comments from these veterans.

A further unique aspect of the book is that it will look at the uniforms and badges worn before the battalions left the country, providing much new information that will enable people to identify any photographs they have lying around. 1 vol, 384 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-221000 Bilton, David THE FRENCH ARMY IN THE GREAT WAR: Images of War Series Another fine addition to the Images of War series provides 200 contemporary black and white photographs of the French Army on the Western Front, including the daily life of the French soldier both in and out of the trenches. Many come from wartime and postwar magazines, interspersed with previously unpublished images.

Also included is a lengthy introduction which explains the structure of the army at the onset of the war and some of the problems it faced, and a section that looks at the uniforms worn and how they changed during the war.1 vol, 240 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-227280 Bilton, Joshua GERMANY IN THE GREAT WAR: Verdun & Somme For the Central Powers, 1916 was a year of trial and error, of successes and failures, of innovation, and of drastic changes. Tactics evolved, while war aims mutated to suit the inertia of trench warfare. Advances were aided, and often effectively countered, with the development of new weaponry.

Across all fronts, whether at home or in Poland, citizens and soldiers alike stood fast against Entente forces. On the Western Front, bitter fighting continued apace. To the east the armies of Austro-Hungary, Germany, and Bulgaria battled Entente forces. Meanwhile at sea, the German High Seas Fleet ambushed the Royal Navy off the coast of Denmark. On the Home Front, the poor harvest of 1916, coupled with a lack of transport, led to a winter of stark deprivation. As a consequence, the German government introduced what was effectively a system of rationing entitled, 'sharing scarcity.' In the south, Ottoman forces fought Allied soldiers for control of Kut and Erzurum, a fortified trading port in eastern Turkey.

Includes 500 contemporary photographs, many of which have never before been published. 1 vol, 256 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-LEG1501 Bishop, Dennis TANGA 1914: Invasion of German East Africa Often referred to as 'The Battle of the Bees,' the Battle of Tanga, an amphibious attack launched by British and Indian forces, established the burgeoning reputation of Colonel (later General) Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck as he successfully defeated the British-led attempt to capture German East Africa. Some 80km from the border of British East Africa, Tanga was sited on a high plateau in German East Africa, and was its busiest sea port as well as being the site of the crucial Usambara railway. Already the subject of gunboat diplomacy by a British warship on 17 August, Tanga had been spared from bombardment by an agreement extracted from the town's population to refrain from initiating local aggression.

However, the British subsequently changed their minds and ordered General Aitken to capture the German colony via a landing at Tanga in November 1914; it was to be the first major action of the war in German East Africa. Something of a fiasco from the start, Aitken's force of 8,000 insufficiently trained Indian reserves (from Indian Expeditionary Force 'B') were preceded by the inopportune arrival, on 2 November, of a British cruiser announcing the termination of the August agreement.

Components: One 22x34-inch map, 360 counters, 4 play aids, and 24-page rule book.
1 vol, 1 pgs 2015 US, LEGION WARGAMES LLC
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1-195680 Blair, Dale BATTLE OF BELLICOURT TUNNEL: Tommies, Diggers, and Doughboys on the Hindenburg Line, 1918 6 x 9 inches, 11 maps, and 8 pages of plates.

The Bellicourt Tunnel attack, fought in the fading autumn light, was very much an inter-Allied affair and marked a unique moment in the Allied armies' endeavors. It was the first time that such a large cohort of Americans had fought in a British army. Additionally, untried American II Corps and experienced Australian Corps were to spearhead the attack under the command of Lieutenant General Sir John Monash with British divisions adopting supporting roles on the flanks.

Blair forensically details the fighting and the largely forgotten desperate German defense. Although celebrated as a marvelous feat of breaking the Hindenburg Line, the American attack failed generally to achieve its set objectives and it took the Australians three days of bitter fighting to reach theirs. Blair rejects the conventional explanation of the US 'mop up' failure and points the finger of blame at Rawlinson, Haig, and Monash for expecting too much of the raw US troops, singling out the Australian Corps commander for particular criticism. 1 vol, 280 pgs 2011 UK, FRONTLINE
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2-218500 Blaxland, Gregory AMIENS 1918: From Disaster to Victory Concentrates on the British and Dominion troops of the BEF during 1918. The first half is taken up with the attack on Amiens (and, to a lesser extent, on Arras). The second half provides a cohesive account of the British response in retaking the initiative from the Germans. Also includes critical commentary of the performance of armies and generals and 32 black and white illustrations.

In 1918, despite almost destroying Fifth Army and advancing within ten miles of the crucial rail head city of Amiens, the Germans failed to take the city. Reinforced by substantial numbers of American troops, the allies launched a successful counterattack on 18 July. Shortly afterwards, on 8 August, the BEF (with some French support) attacked with Fourth Army before Amiens and was stunningly successful -- what Ludendorff described as the 'Black Day of the German Army'. There followed a sequence of blows by all the allies along the Western Front, pushing the Germans back to the borders.
1 vol, 288 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-211580 Bob Carruthers 1914 - 1918: The German Army on Campaign This new volume in the long-running Images of War series features the actions of the German Army on the Somme. The book is comprised of rare photographs illustrating the German Army fighting a dogged defensive war against superior odds on the Somme. It is accompanied by a powerful text written by Official War Correspondent Philip Gibbs, who was an eyewitness to the events. Photographs from the battlefield illustrate the terrible conditions, which the beleaguered German forces on the battlefield endured in the notorious engagement, which has become synonymous with vainglorious sacrifice.

This book incorporates a wide range of images that encompass the actions of the German infantry and their supporting artillery. Also featured are images, which depict the almost incomprehensible condition of the battlefield and the trenches after more than one million shells had been poured into the German lines. Portraits of the German troops are contrasted with surviving images of captured British prisoners of war and the endless battle to get the supply columns through to the front.1 vol, 128 pgs 2016 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-237120 Bodsworth, John BRITISH UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR: Volume 1 Clothing & Necessaries Large format contains extensive illustrations and color photos of uniforms and artifacts based on the authors extensive collection and catalogues of the period.1 vol, 450 pgs 2023 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-217740 Boff, Jonathan HAIG'S ENEMY: Crown Prince Rupprecht and Germany's War on the Western Front The in-depth story of the Western Front, as seen from the perspective of one of Germany's leading WWI generals. Illuminates the strengths and weaknesses of the imperial German army, its view on WWI and British generals, and the relations between Prussia and the other German states. A new view of a dynamic 'battle-space,' both physical and intellectual, where three armies struggled to outfight and outthink their enemy. Also the tale of a personal tragedy -- of a man who lost a son, a war, and a throne in the course of four short years.1 vol, 400 pgs 2018 US, OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
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1-208982 Borg, Richard THE GREAT WAR: WWI Boardgame - French Army Expansion A new expansion for The Great War game introducing the French Army, The Battle of Verdun, and brand new units for the French, British, and Germans. Includes new scenarios, new terrain tiles, and rules for special personnel figures, along with a complete 1/100th plastic French army and new special personnel figures for the French, British, and German armies. This expansion requires a copy of the core game The Great War to play.1 vol, 1 pgs 2018 UK, THE PLASTIC SOLDIER COMPANY
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1-210650 Bourhill, James RETURN TO MOROGORO: With the South African Horse through East Africa to France and Flanders, 1914-1918 In WWI, a South African family with deep roots in all four corners of the country served in three different theaters of war. This history of their experiences starts before the war, but links generations across fronts and also the home front. Only one of the five came home unscathed, while others came home suffering from wounds and illnesses. Hazard and hardship lingered on in the form of Spanish influenza, mining strikes, and the Great Depression.

Using extracts of their letters from the front, the story is to a large extent told in the words of those who were there. Context is provided by referencing existing literature, unpublished memoirs, and archival material. It could be called a military history or a social history, but it is a truly South African story which contains much new material for historians, while for the general reader it offers an accessible insight into an unparalleled period of history. Includes 80 b/w photos and five maps.1 vol, 256 pgs 2015 UK, 30 DEGREES SOUTH PUBLISHERS
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1-50630 Brannen, Carl Andrew OVER THERE: A Marine in the Great War First hand account of the his two years with the Marines, many of the b/w photos were taken by the author, maps.1 vol, 166 pgs 1996 COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS AM
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1-41380 Bristow, Adrian SERIOUS DISAPPOIMTMENT, A:Battle of Aubers Ridge On 9 May, 1915 the British First Army attacked the Aubers Ridge for the 2nd time, this attack was a fiasco that ended in one day with casualties of b/w illust/photos, maps, o/b's, biblio, index1 vol, 202 pgs 1995 LONDON, LEO COOPER BOOKS
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1-45370 British General Staff ARMIES OF THE BALKAN STATES, 1914-1918 A compilation of handbooks on the Balkan States,covers o/b's, training, (14) uniform/insignia plates, b/w maps. Covers Bulgarian, Greek, Montenegrin, Rumanian and Serbian forces. Hansy book for research using a contemporary viewpoint.1 vol, 411 pgs 1997 NASHVILLE, BATTERY PRESS
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1-46290 British General Staff BRITISH TRENCH WARFARE, 1917-1918 Details the British small unit tactical trench operations; incorporates the basic infantry handbook for trench warfare with field fortification diagrams, 100+diagrams.1 vol, 214 pgs 1997 NASHVILLE, BATTERY PRESS
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1-85160 Broadbent, Harvey GALLIPOLI THE FATAL SHORE Highlighted with 200+ color & b/w photos, illustand artwork, the author tells the story of thecampaign that forged the national identity of bothAustralia & New Zealand, biblio, index1 vol, 312 pgs 2005 AUSTRALIA, PENGUIN
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2-49280 Bruce, Robert MACHINE GUNS OF WORLD WAR I:In Color Photos Among the weapons covered are the MAXIM, VICKERS,HOTCHKISS, LEWIS & the CHAUCHAT, (200) colorphotos, 8.5x11.1 vol, 128 pgs 1997 LONDON, WINDROW & GREENE
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1-235590 Bruhn, David QUEENSTOWN BOUND: U.S. Navy Destroyers Combating German U-boats in European Waters in World War I Beginning in spring 1917, the U.S. Navy sent divisions of destroyers to Europe, first to Queenstown, Ireland, and later to Gibraltar and French ports, to combat German U-boats. The submarines were taking a huge toll on Atlantic shipping over the course of World War I, resulting in the loss of nearly half of Britain's merchant fleet. By the time America entered the war, an expanded U-boat fleet had come dangerously close to choking off Britain's critical supply of food, which threatened the sustainment of the island nation and could have led to the collapse of the British war effort.

Though lacking sonar, radar, and embarked helicopters common to warships today, the four-stack, coal-burning destroyers bravely carried out anti-submarine patrols and convoy escort duties. Their presence in dangerous waters where unseen submarines searched for victims, helped hold the enemy down and, when possible, enabled depth-charge and gunnery attacks against the enemy. The destroyers' greatest contributions were in helping to get two million U.S. soldiers safely to France, which changed the course of the war and of world history. Includes 177 photos, maps, and diagrams; appendices; a bibliography; and an index to full names, places, and subjects.1 vol, 308 pgs 2022 US, HERITAGE BOOKS
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1-217300 Bull, Stephen THE GERMAN SOLDIER'S POCKET MANUAL: 1914-1918 This is the first Pocket Manual to be dedicated to the German Army in the World War I, with chapters comprising of complete documents or extracts drawn from two major sources: the German Army of 1914 - 1918 itself, or the intelligence sections of other armies.

It describes the new tactics and units developed by the German army during the war, including the myths surrounding Stormtrooper units. These new methods used were a result of interaction between the opposing forces and incremental in their appearance. Nevertheless the new ideas were hugely influential and important not only to the German army but to others as well, including British and American forces.

Utilizing a wide range of sources, including various pamphlets and manuals that were produced throughout World War I, this fascinating pocket manual gives a German perspective to World War I.1 vol, 144 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-86780 Bull, Stephen STOSSTRUPPTAKIK OF WWI:The First Stormtroopers Analysis of the use of Stormtroopers during WWI and their influence on WWII. (32) pages of b/w photos, drawings of uniforms/equipment/weapons; biblio, appendices, index.1 vol, 180 pgs 2007 UK, SPELLMOUNT PUBLISHERS
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1-972005 Bull, Stephen 005 COMBAT: British Infantryman vs German Infantryman - Somme 1916 The mighty struggle for the Somme sector of the Western Front in the second half of 1916 has come to be remembered for the dreadful toll of casualties inflicted on Britain's 'New Armies' by the German defenders on the first day of the offensive, 1 July.

The battle continued, however, throughout the autumn and only came to a close in the bitter cold of mid-November. The British plan relied on the power of artillery to suppress and destroy the German defences; the infantry were tasked with taking and holding the German trenches, but minimal resistance was anticipated. Both sides incurred major losses, however; German doctrine emphasised that the first line had to be held or retaken at all costs, a rigid defensive policy that led to very high casualties as the Germans threw survivors into ad hoc, piecemeal counterattacks all along the line.

Featuring specially commissioned full-colour artwork and based on meticulous reassessment of the sources, this engaging study pits the volunteers of Kitchener's 'New Armies' against the German veterans who defended the Somme sector in the bloody battles of July-November 1916.1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-214950 Buttar, Paul THE SPLINTERED EMPIRES: The Eastern Front - 1917-21 Fourth of four books in this splendid series covering WWI east front operations, mostly at division and corp level.

At the beginning of 1917, the three empires fighting on the Eastern Front were reaching their breaking points, but none was closer than Russia. After the February Revolution, Russia's ability to wage war faltered and her last desperate gamble, the Kerensky Offensive, saw the final collapse of her army. This helped trigger the Bolshevik Revolution and a crippling peace, but the Central Powers had no opportunity to exploit their gains and, a year later, both the German and Austro-Hungarian empires surrendered and disintegrated.

Concluding his acclaimed series on the Eastern Front in World War I, Prit Buttar comprehensively details not only these climactic events, but also the 'successor wars' that raged long after the armistice of 1918. New states rose from the ashes of empire and war raged as German forces sought to keep them under the aegis of the Fatherland. These unresolved tensions between the former Great Powers and the new states would ultimately lead to the rise of Hitler and a new, terrible world war only two decades later.1 vol, 480 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-205130 Buttar, Prit COLLISION OF EMPIRES: The War on the Eastern Front in 1914 Although the myriad of alliances and suspicions that existed between the Russian, German, and Austro-Hungarian empires in the early 20th century proved to be one of the primary triggers for the outbreak of the First World War, much of the actual fighting between these three nations has been largely forgotten in the West. Whilst battles such as Ypres, the Somme, and Passchendaele have been inscribed deeply on the public consciousness, with the exception of perhaps Tannenberg, the conflicts in the East do not hold the same recognition.

In his new book, Prit Buttar seeks to correct this imbalance with a new insight into the fighting in the East - a magisterial account of the chaos and destruction that reigned when three powerful empires collided. His harrowing narrative is driven by first-hand accounts and new, detailed archival research to create a dynamic retelling of the tumultuous events of the first year of the war, examining the battles of Masurian Lakes and Tannenberg in East Prussia, followed by the Russo-Austrian clashes in Galicia, the failed German advance towards Warsaw, and the vicious fighting in the Carpathian mountains.

Buttar reveals how delays in adapting to a modern war and inadequacies in supply and support arrangements, combined with a failure to plan for a long war, left the three powers struggling to keep up with events, leaving the Central Powers coming to terms with the dreaded reality of a war on two fronts whilst slowly driving Russia towards revolution. A war that was initially seen by all three powers as a welcome opportunity to address both internal and external issues would ultimately bring about the downfall of them all. 1 vol, 416 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-209110 Buttar, Prit GERMANY ASCENDANT: The Eastern Front 1915 The massive offensives on the Eastern Front during 1915 are often overshadowed by the events in Western Europe, but the scale and ferocity of the clashes between Imperial Germany, Hapsburg Austria-Hungary and Tsarist Russia were greater than anything seen on the Western Front and ultimately as important to the final outcome of the war.

In Germany Ascendant, Buttar examines the critical events of 1915, as the German Gorlice-Tarnow Offensive triggered the collapse of Russian forces, coming tantalizingly close to knocking Russia out of the war altogether. Throughout the year, German dominance on the Eastern Front grew -- but stubborn Russian resistance forced the continuation of a two-front war that would drain Germany's reserves of men and equipment. Packed with first-hand accounts and incredible new information, this is a staggeringly ambitious history of some of the most important moments of World War I. 1 vol, 464 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-209110 Buttar, Prit GERMANY ASCENDANT: The Eastern Front 1915 The massive offensives on the Eastern Front during 1915 are often overshadowed by the events in Western Europe, but the scale and ferocity of the clashes between Imperial Germany, Hapsburg Austria-Hungary and Tsarist Russia were greater than anything seen on the Western Front and ultimately as important to the final outcome of the war.

In Germany Ascendant, Buttar examines the critical events of 1915, as the German Gorlice-Tarnow Offensive triggered the collapse of Russian forces, coming tantalizingly close to knocking Russia out of the war altogether. Throughout the year, German dominance on the Eastern Front grew -- but stubborn Russian resistance forced the continuation of a two-front war that would drain Germany's reserves of men and equipment. Packed with first-hand accounts and incredible new information, this is a staggeringly ambitious history of some of the most important moments of World War I. 1 vol, 464 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-212250 Buttar, Prit Russia's Last Gasp - The Eastern Front 1916-17 In Russia's Last Gasp, Prit Buttar looks at one of the bloodiest campaigns launched in the history of warfare - the Brusilov Offensive, sometimes known as the June Advance. The assault was intended to ease the pressure on Russia's British and French allies by diverting German troops from the Western Front and knocking Austria-Hungary out of the war.

Russia's dismal military performance in the preceding years was forgotten, as the Brusilov Offensive was quickly characterised by innovative tactics, including the use of shock troops, a strategy that German armies would later adapt to great effect. Drawing on first-hand accounts and detailed archival research this is a dramatic retelling of the final years of the war on the Eastern Front, in which the Russian Army claimed military success but at a terrible cost. 1 vol, 472 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-212250 Buttar, Prit RUSSIA'S LAST GASP: The Eastern Front 1916-17 Looks at one of the bloodiest campaigns launched in the history of warfare -- the Brusilov Offensive, sometimes known as the June Advance. The assault was intended to ease the pressure on Russia's British and French allies by diverting German troops from the Western Front and knocking Austria-Hungary out of the war.

Russia's dismal military performance in the preceding years was forgotten, as the Brusilov Offensive was quickly characterized by innovative tactics, including the use of shock troops, a strategy that German armies would later adapt to great effect.

Drawing on first-hand accounts and detailed archival research this is a dramatic retelling of the final years of the war on the Eastern Front, in which the Russian Army claimed military success but at a terrible cost. 1 vol, 472 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-219540 Buutriss, Jacquie A MUDDY TRENCH: A Sniper's Bullet - Hamish Mann, Black Watch, Officer-Poet, 1896-1917 The recent discovery of a wooden chest, unopened for 100 years, revealed a treasure trove of eloquent trench diaries, letters, and poetry. The author was Hamish Mann, a young Black Watch subaltern killed in France in 1917 just five days after his 21st birthday. Includes 32 black and white illustrations

Thanks to Mann's outstanding literary gifts and prodigious output, this book relives his fateful journey from the declaration of war, his voluntary work at a military hospital, his training and commission and, finally, his service with 8th Black Watch on the Somme. The daily hardship and trauma he experienced at the Front were shared with countless thousands of his comrades. But Hamish's extraordinary gift was his ability to record the traumatic events and the range of his emotions, writing often in his dugout 'by the light of a guttering candle.'1 vol, 240 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-72880 Cappellano, Filippo L'IMPERIAL REGIO ESERCITO AUSTRO-UNGARICO 1915-18 (60) color pages/photos of uniforms and equipment, other b/w illust/maps/photos, official history.1 vol, 530 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-207080 Cardona, Ricardo Recio STURMTRUPPEN: WWI German Stormtroopers (1914-1918) After General Falkenhayn, head of the OHL, gave orders for the creation of special detachments, the first assault units (Sturmtruppen) were formed during the spring and summer of 1916, when the Sturmbataillon Rohr was organized. These detachments had the mission of spreading the Stosstrupptaktik, a new tactic which decisively transformed the fighting methods of the German Army.

But long before this happened, another type of troops had been created within the German infantry during the winter of 1914-1915: the Shock troops (Stosstruppen), fresh infantry groups that were never officially recognized as such and never belonged to any permanent unit, but remained active until the end of the war and contributed to improving the offensive capacity of the German infantry.

This 8.5x11-inch book is a narration of the history of the shock and assault troops and covers their combat methods. Finally, it offers a comprehensive description of their uniforms, equipment, and weapons, along with a large number of illustrations and period photographs rarely seen.1 vol, 216 pgs 2014 SPAIN, ANDREA PRESS
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1-210500 Carruthers, Bob THE BRITISH AT YPRES 1914 - 1915: Images at War This new volume in the long-running series features the actions of the British Army at Ypres from 1914 to 1915. Rare photographs illustrating the optimistic men of the BEF in the act of mobilization and transport to France are contrasted with photographs from the battlefield during the opening phases of the campaign, which culminated in the four-year struggle for the Ypres salient. 1 vol, 128 pgs 2015 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-213820 Carruthers, Bob THE BRITISH ON THE SOMME 1916: Images of War This new volume in the long-running Images of War series features 250 b/w photographs depicting the actions of the British Army on the Somme. Offers rare photographs illustrating the actions of the British infantry and their supporting artillery fighting on the Somme, but it is accompanied by a powerful text written by Official War Correspondent Philip Gibbs, who was an eyewitness to the events. Photographs from the battlefield illustrate the terrible conditions, which the British forces on the battlefield endured in the notorious engagement, which has become synonymous with vainglorious sacrifice.1 vol, 128 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-216690 Carruthers, Bob THE BEF IN 1917: Arras, Vimy, Messines, Passchendaele and Cambrai -- Images of War series This new volume in the long-running Images of War series features the actions of the British Army at Passchendaele. The book is comprised of rare photographs illustrating the years of fighting on the northern sector of the Ypres salient, which finally culminated in the capture of the ridge at Passchendaele, accompanied by a powerful text written by Official War Correspondent Philip Gibbs, who was an eyewitness to the events. Photographs from the battlefield illustrate the terrible conditions, which the British forces on the battlefield endured in the notorious engagement, which has become synonymous with mud and squalor.

This book incorporates a wide range of images, encompassing the actions of the British infantry and their supporting artillery. Also featured are images which depict the almost incomprehensible state of the waterlogged trenches. Portraits of the British troops are contrasted with German prisoners of war and the endless battle to get the supply columns through to the front.1 vol, 128 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-80290 Cassar, George H. KITCHENER'S WAR:British Strategy from 1914 to 1916 Superb analysis of the many crises faced by the British during Kitchener's leadership, b/w maps and illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 364 pgs 2004 US, POTOMAC BOOKS
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1-209710 Castle, Ian The First Blitz - Bombing London in the First World War This book tells the story of Germany's strategic air offensive against Britain, and how it came to be neutralized. The first Zeppelin attack on London came in May 1915 - and with it came the birth of a new arena of warfare, the 'home front'. German airships attempted to raid London on 26 separate occasions between May 1915 and October 1917, but only reached the capital and bombed successfully on nine occasions.

From May 1917 onwards, this theatre of war entered a new phase as German Gotha bombers set out to attack London in the first bomber raid. London's defences were again overhauled to face this new threat, providing the basis for Britain's defence during World War II. This comprehensive volume tells the story of the first aerial campaign in history, as the famed Zeppelins, and then the Gotha and the massive Staaken 'Giant' bombers waged war against the civilian population of London in the first ever 'Blitz'. 1 vol, 208 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-231020 Castle, Ian ZEPPELIN INFERNO: The Forgotten Blitz 1916 The WWI German air campaign against Britain was the first sustained strategic aerial bombing campaign in history. Despite this, it has become forgotten against the enormity of the WWII bombing campaigns. Tells the full story of the 1916 raids in unprecedented detail in what is the second book in a trilogy.

At the beginning of 1916, as the world entered the second full year of global conflict, the cities, towns and villages of Britain continued to lay vulnerable to aerial bombardment. Throughout that period German Zeppelin airships and seaplanes had come and gone at will, their most testing opposition provided by the British weather as the country's embryonic defenses struggled to come to terms with this first ever assault from the air. Britain's civilians were now standing on the frontline - the Home Front - like the soldiers who had marched off to war. But early in 1916 responsibility for Britain's aerial defense passed from the Admiralty to the War Office and, as German air attacks intensified, new ideas and plans made dramatic improvements to Britain's aerial defense capability.

While this new system could give early warning of approaching raiders, there was a lack of effective weaponry with which to engage them when they arrived. Behind the scenes, however, three individuals, each working independently, were striving for a solution. The results of their work were spectacular; it lifted the mood of the nation and dramatically changed the way this campaign was fought over Britain.1 vol, 400 pgs 2022 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-56960 Cave, Nigel BATTLEGROUND EUROPE WW1:Gommecourt Designed to act as a diversion to the 'big push', Gommecourt was an attempt to force the Germans to commit their reserves to the front line before the main battle took place. This Battlefield Guide tells the reader what happened and relates it to the ground as it now stands today.
1 vol, 160 pgs 1998 LONDON, LEO COOPER BOOKS
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1-57120 Cave, Nigel BATTLEGROUND EUROPE WW1:Vimy Ridge-Arras Battle and battlefield described with maps/illust.1 vol, 144 pgs 1998 LONDON, LEO COOPER BOOKS
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1-57150 Cave, Nigel BATTLEGROUND EUROPE WW1:Serre-Somme Battle and battlefield described with maps/illust.1 vol, 144 pgs 1998 LONDON, LEO COOPER BOOKS
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1-57440 Cave, Nigel BATTLEGROUND EUROPE WW1:Beaumont Hamel Designed to act as a diversion to the 'big push', Gommecourt was an attempt to force the Germans to commit their reserves to the front line before the main battle took place. This Battlefield Guide tells the reader what happened and relates it to the ground as it now stands today1 vol, 160 pgs 1999 LONDON, LEO COOPER BOOKS
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1-197830 Chambers, Stephen SUVLA: August Offensive - Gallipoli The landing at Suvla Bay, part of the August Offensive, commenced on the night of 6 August 1915. It was intended to support a breakout from Anzac Beach. Despite early hopes from a largely unopposed landing, Suvla was a mismanaged affair that quickly became a stalemate.

The newly formed IX Corps, commanded by Lieutenant General Sir Frederick Stopford, failed, not for lack of sacrifice by its New Army and Territorials, but because of a failure of generalship. Opportunities were thoughtlessly wasted due to lethargy. Suvla not only signaled the end of Stopford and many of his Brigadiers, but also saw the end of the Commander in Chief, Sir Ian Hamilton. It was the beginning of the end of the Gallipoli gamble and in its own right created a catalyst of disaster that would come to represent the failed campaign.

This book adds to the Gallipoli story by recounting the Suvla Bay landing through a mix of official accounts intertwined with a rich collection of the participants' letters, diaries, personal accounts, photographs and maps.

5.5 x 8.5, 120 b/w photos1 vol, 192 pgs 2012 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-228030 Chambers, Stephen KRITHIA: Gallipoli Krithia was a key objective in the land offensives; a killing ground greater than Anzac or Suvla. Recounts the landings at Helles of 25 April 1915 and subsequent bitter attempts to capture the village and the vital high ground of Achi Baba. General Hunter-Weston's weakened 29th Division achieved little during the first two bloody battles of Krithia, even when reinforced by the Anzacs, 42nd Division, Royal Naval Division, and the French. The allies had little to show from their costly daylight frontal attacks, apart from a slightly firmer footing ashore and a growing casualty list.

As the military situation looked to degenerate into a Western Front style stalemate, General Sir Ian Hamilton pushed for a final battle of Krithia. Using Hunter-Weston's newly formed VIII Corps and General Gouraud's French Corps Expeditionnaire d'Orient, the Third Battle of Krithia launched on 6 June 1915. Despite a promising start, the attack soon collapsed against a stubborn Turkish defence. Although some lessons had been learnt from earlier failures, underestimation of the enemy was not one of them.

Includes a rich mix of letters, diaries, photographs, and maps of Gallipoli's most costly battles. Includes 176 pages of integrated illustrations.
1 vol, 192 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-71110 Christensen, Christian editor BLOCKADE AND JUNGLE The story of Nis Koch, a Danish sailor in the German Navy aboard a blockade runner to Lettow-Vorbeck's German East African force, he joined the land force when his ship sank, 6 b/w photos, index1 vol, 270 pgs 2003 NASHIVILLE, BATTERY PRESS
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1-84630 Coil, Dr. Spencer Anthony UNIFORMS & EQUIPMENT OF THE ITALIAN FORCES IN WW1 9x12, a study of the period with 500+ b/w and color photos covering every aspect of Italian Armed Forces of WWI.1 vol, 304 pgs 2006 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-81890 Coil, Spencer Anthony UNIFORMS & EQUIPMENT:THE FRENCH ARMED FORCES WWI 9x12, hundreds of b/w & color illust/photos of theAir Service/Foreign Legion/Armour & Tanks/Cavlary/Zouaves/Infantry & M1915 Adrian Helmets.1 vol, 380 pgs 2005 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-208510 Cooper, Bryan TANK BATTLE OF WORLD WAR I Failure to exploit the potential of an original idea is a recurring phenomenon in our national history. Few failures, however, can have been so costly in human life as that of our military commanders early in 1916 to appreciate that the tank was a war winning weapon. The slaughter of the Somme, Passchendaele and Ypres salient had to be endured before accepted 'conventional' methods were abandoned and the tank given a chance.

Includes many eyewitness accounts. He tells of the courage and endurance of the crews not just in battle but in the appalling conditions in which they had to drive and fight their primitive vehicles. Scalded, scorched and poisoned with exhaust fumes, constantly threatened with being burned to death, these crews eventually laid the foundation for the Allied Victory in World War I. The book is well illustrated with many original photographs. 1 vol, 144 pgs 2015 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-236210 Cooper, Bryan TANK BATTLES OF WORLD WAR I Hardcover version.

Describes the early tank actions in vivid detail, with many eyewitness accounts explaining the courage and endurance of the crews not just in battle but in the appalling conditions in which they had to use their primitive vehicles. Scalded, scorched, and poisoned with exhaust fumes, constantly threatened with being burned to death, these crews eventually laid the foundation for the Allied Victory in World War I, although the slaughter of the Somme, Passchendaele, and Ypres salient had to be endured before accepted conventional methods were abandoned and the tank given a chance. The book is well illustrated with many original photographs.1 vol, 144 pgs 2023 UK, PEN & SWORD
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2-236210 Cooper, Bryan TANK BATTLES OF WORLD WAR I Softcover version.

Describes the early tank actions in vivid detail, with many eyewitness accounts explaining the courage and endurance of the crews not just in battle but in the appalling conditions in which they had to use their primitive vehicles. Scalded, scorched, and poisoned with exhaust fumes, constantly threatened with being burned to death, these crews eventually laid the foundation for the Allied Victory in World War I, although the slaughter of the Somme, Passchendaele, and Ypres salient had to be endured before accepted conventional methods were abandoned and the tank given a chance. The book is well illustrated with many original photographs.1 vol, 144 pgs 2023 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-84930 Cornish, Nic RUSSIAN ARMY AND THE FIRST WORLD WAR, THE Drawing extensively the author details the Eastern Front developed into a 'modern war'; lots of unpublished photos, good maps a first rate work.1 vol, 226 pgs 2006 UK, TEMPUS PUBLICATIONS
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1-213291 Cox, Michael TO RULE THE WINDS: The Evolution of the British Fighter Force Through Two World Wars -- Volume 1: Prelude to Air War: The Years to 1914 Story of creation of the Royal Air Force's fighter squadrons. The illustrated, referenced, and with a comprehensive bibliography and a detailed index.

This first volume recounts the origins of military aviation in Britain, up to the beginning of World War I in the August of 1914. By the 18th and 19th Centuries, balloons had been tried in various conflicts on the Continent of Europe, during Britain's involvement in the Napoleonic wars, the Crimea, South Africa and elsewhere, as well as during the American Civil War.

After the Wright brothers flight in December 1903, Britain only started its aviation efforts in 1908. It was Bleriot's crossing of the English Channel in 1909 that proved beyond doubt that Britain could be invaded by air. Thereafter, Britain developed a small force of miscellaneous and unarmed airplanes to take the field with the British Army in 1914.

This first volume explores the origins of that force: the Royal Aircraft Factory; the Air Battalion of the Royal Engineers; the Royal Flying Corps; disaffection with airships; early development of airplanes for war; problems with monoplanes; aerial gunnery and wireless experiments; the foundations of an Air Ministry; preparations for aerial defense. 1 vol, 316 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-205970 Crawley, Rhys CLIMAX AT GALLIPOLI: The Failure of the August Offensive Shows how Allied operations against the Ottomans were doomed to fail in 1915. B/w illustrations and maps included.

Gallipoli: the mere name summons the story of this well-known campaign of the First World War. And the story of Gallipoli, where in August 1915 the Allied forces made their last valiant effort against the Turks, is one of infamous might-have-beens. If only the Allies had held out a little longer, pushed a little harder, had better luck-Gallipoli might have been the decisive triumph that knocked the Ottoman Empire out of WWI. But the story is just that, author Rhys Crawley tells us: a story. Not only was the outcome at Gallipoli not close, but the operation was flawed from the start, and an inevitable failure.

A painstaking effort to set the historical record straight, Climax at Gallipoli examines the performance of the Allies' Mediterranean Expeditionary Force from the beginning of the Gallipoli Campaign to the bitter end. Crawley reminds us that in 1915, the second year of the war, the Allies were still trying to adapt to a new form of warfare, with static defense replacing the maneuver and offensive strategies of earlier British doctrine.

In the attempt both the MEF at Gallipoli and the British Expeditionary Force on the Western Front aimed for too much-and both failed. To explain why, Crawley focuses on the operational level of war in the campaign, scrutinizing planning, command, mobility, fire support, interservice cooperation, and logistics. His work draws on unprecedented research into the files of military organizations across the United Kingdom and Australia.

The result is a view of the Gallipoli Campaign unique in its detail and scope, as well as in its conclusions-a book that looks past myth and distortion to the facts and truth of what happened at this critical juncture in 20th-century history.1 vol, 376 pgs 2014 US, UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA PRESS
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2-70720 Cron, Hermann IMPERIAL GERMAN ARMY 1914-18:Organisation, O/b's Detailed account of the composition, structure and organisation of the First World War, appendices, biblio, index.1 vol, 414 pgs 2006 UK, HELION & COMPANY
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1-193830 Cummings, Walter FRONTIER FIGHTERS: On Active Service in Warziristan These are fascinating memoirs of a British officer who fought the legendary Pathan tribesmen of the Northwest Frontier, right up to the beginning of WW2. He describes desperate battles against this highly skilled and ruthless enemy. Pathan atrocities were commonplace and no prisoners were taken.

Cummings served in two Frontier units, the South Waziristan Scouts and the Corps of Guides. Waziristan, then the home of Wazirs and Mahsuds, the most war like of Pathan tribes, is today sanctuary for Al Qaeda and Taliban terrorists. Frontier Fighters describes the closing stages of Britain's imperial presence on the subcontinent. Yet beside the pig sticking, polo and hunting, there was great excitement danger and gallantry. A unique bond existed between the British and their native troops. Paradoxically Cummings went on to command a Pathan regiment in North Africa in WW2.

16 pages of b/w plates.1 vol, 208 pgs 2010 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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1-211600 David Bilton AGAINST THE TOMMIES: History of 26 Reserve Division 1914 - 1918 About 450 images. Details the actions of a German infantry division along the Western Front, where it fought from the start until the end of the war -- including battles of the Somme, Flanders, Vosges, and Arras. The photographs were chosen by the men of the 26th to form a commemorative book (a record of service), published in Germany in 1920, that detailed their experiences in WWI. 1 vol, 192 pgs 2016 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-205760 Davies, Frank BLOODY RED TABS Long before that ghastly and quite unnecessary slogging match in the mud which we now call the First World War had dragged to its blood-soaked conclusion the belief that most of the senior officers had spent their time in comfort and safety in chateaux far behind the lines with no idea of the conditions in which the men they commanded were fighting was firmly embedded in the public mind. As the years pass by that belief has, if anything, become more deeply held, gaining strength from plays like Oh! What a Lovely War, itself based on Alan Clark's book The Donkeys.

It is the purpose of this book to show not only how the myth was born and grew but how totally at odds it is with the facts. Biographies of over 200 officers who held the rank of Brigadier-General or above who were killed or wounded during the war show how closely involved the men at the top were with the men at the front.

Ironically, as the authors point out, this was more than just a waste of blood, for these were the very men whose experience was vital to the successful prosecution of the war. Had they actually stayed in their chateaux, as Lloyd George alleged, they might have done much more to hasten the end of the conflict.

This is not only an invaluable work of reference but a tribute to those gallant senior officers who have been so unfairly traduced by many who should have known better. 1 vol, 240 pgs 2014 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-207430 Desagneaux, Henri A FRENCH SOLDIER'S WAR DIARY 1914-1918 A pattern has been given to the history of the events between 1914 and 1918 which is called the Great War. To Henri Desagneaux and to thousands of others, there was no pattern to be seen from the trenches where he executed orders which ensured that dozens of men had to die attempting to achieve impossible objectives worked out at a headquarters in the rear.

His diary, one of the classic French accounts of the conflict, gives a vivid insight into what it was like to execute those orders, and to live in the trenches with increasingly demoralized, unruly and mutinous men. In terse unflinching prose he records their experiences as they confronted the acute dangers of the front line. The appalling conditions in which they fought and the sheer intensity of the shellfire and the close-quarter combat have rarely been conveyed with such immediacy. 1 vol, 128 pgs 2014 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-228060 Digby, Michael BURN, BOMB, DESTROY: The German Sabotage Campaign in North America, 1914-1917 The true story of German secret agents engaged in a campaign of subversion and terror in the United States before and during World War I.

Many believe that World War I was only fought 'over there,' as the popular 1917 song goes, in the trenches and muddy battlefields of Northern France and Belgium-they are wrong.

There was a secret war fought in America; on remote railway bridges and waterways linking the United States and Canada; aboard burning and exploding ships in the Atlantic Ocean; in the smoldering ruins of America's bombed and burned-out factories, munitions plants, and railway centers; and waged in carefully disguised clandestine workshops where improvised explosive devices and deadly toxins were designed and manufactured. It was irregular warfare on a scale that caught the United States woefully unprepared. 1 vol, 264 pgs 2021 US,CASEMATE
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1-222320 Dixon, John A VITAL ENDEAVOR: Military Engineering in the Gallipoli Campaign Examines the work of the Royal Engineers during the Gallipoli Campaign, demonstrating the amount of engineering work required for a WWI seaborne invasion. The Royal Engineers were working on the first day of the landings and were amongst the last to leave on the evacuation and looks at the difficult tasks of providing infrastructure to the peninsula handling all kinds of engineering works, from piers to land the stores, to roads and railways to distribute the equipment to the various parts of the line. Includes its structure of the MEF and how their work was controlled at Brigade, Division, and Corps level. Includes 21 b/w photos, 21 b/w maps, 20 b/w sketches, and 4 tables.1 vol, 452 pgs 2019 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-204000 Donnell, Clayton BREAKING THE FORTRESS LINE 1914 Breaking the Fortress Line 1914 offers a fascinating new perspective on the German offensive against France and Belgium in 1914. In graphic detail it describes the intense fighting that took place around the forts and fortified cities that stood in the path of the German invasion. The ordeal began with the German assault on the mighty fortress of Li?ge. They took 12 days to batter their way through the 'Gateway to Belgium', losing tens of thousands of men in repeated frontal assaults, and they had to bring up the heaviest siege artillery ever used to destroy the defenses.

This is the epic struggle that Clayton Donnell depicts in this compelling account of a neglected aspect of the battles that followed the outbreak of the Great War. Not only does he reconstruct the German attack on the strong points they encountered along the entire invasion line, but he traces the history and design of these fixed defenses and analyses the massive military building programs undertaken by the French, the Germans and the Belgians between 1871 and 1914.1 vol, 256 pgs 2013 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-190230 Doughty, Robert PYRRHIC VICTORY:French Strategy & Operations-WWI This well-written, exhaustively researched history of France's role in WWI adds a French perspective not often found in English-language literature. B/w maps, chapter notes, biblio, index. A very interesting read.1 vol, 592 pgs 2008 US, HARVARD UNIVERSITY
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1-89460 Dowling, Timothy BRUSILOV OFFENSIVE , THE Using Austrian Military achives the author detailsthe 1916 Offensive that marked the highpoint ofRussia's wartime achievments. B/w maps, notes,biblio, index.1 vol, 208 pgs 2008 US, INDIANA UNIVERSITY
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1-84480 Duffy, Christopher THROUGH GERMAN EYES:The British & the Somme 1916 Duffy's superb account of the reality behind the romantic views of this battle, this is a brilliant new perspective, 10+ maps, o/b's, chpt. notes,biblio, index.1 vol, 384 pgs 2007 UK, WEIDENFELD & NICOLSON
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1-84650 Duiven, Rick & Abbott, Dan-San SCHLACHTFLIEGER!:Origins of Air/Ground support WWI 8.5x11, 200+ b/w photos, color aircraft profiles, maps. This book presents the development of German Air/Ground Support 1916-1918.1 vol, 336 pgs 2006 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-237220 Dunn, Steve THE PATROL NAVY: British, American and Other Naval Motor Boats at War 1914 - 1920 Tells the stirring story of motor-driven boats at war, of their development and operations and of the many colorful characters who were their captains and crew. On the outbreak of war in 1914, the Royal Navy found it required more small craft than it possessed to carry out minesweeping, anti-submarine patrols, and coastal defense. This led to the formation of an auxiliary force of civilian vessels, including motor pleasure boats and yachts, relatively new types of craft powered by the internal combustion engine. The inclusion of these vessels came about when a group of motor boat owners suggested to the Admiralty that their vessels could play an important role in the defense of Britain. The result was the formation of the Royal Naval Motor Boat Reserve (RNMBR) in 1912. Includes 85 mono illustrations.

By mid-1915, the demands of naval duty had proved too much for these quirky craft. A meeting in the USA led to their replacement by American-designed Elco motor launches (MLs), of which 550 were purchased, and these Elco launches gave great service for the rest of the war, usually officered by RNVR personnel. In addition to the Elcos, in 1915 some naval officers developed the hydroplaning coastal motor boats (CMBs), which served with equal distinction in the latter part of the war. Post-war, both types saw valuable service in the occupation of the Rhineland and in the Baltic campaign, where three more VCs were won.

Other countries adopted similar craft. In Italy, the MAS torpedo motor craft achieved fame and success. And in France, MLs supplied by Britain, and by Elco, played their part. Germany too utilized small motor vessels, including the torpedo-armed Luftschiffmotorboote and Fernlenkboot remotely controlled designs. And when America entered the war, she built a fleet of so-called 'sub chasers' -- wooden-built and designed to counter U-boats along her East Coast.1 vol, 248 pgs 2023 UK, SEAFORTH PUBLISHING
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1-43332 Edmonds, Sir James E. MIL OPS:FRANCE 1917:V2 Part of the British 'Official History Series', 28 b/w maps, index, covers the Passchendaele.1 vol, 576 pgs 1996 NASHVILLE, BATTERY PRESS
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1-COM1068 Edwards, John DEATH IN THE TRENCHES: 2nd Edition WWI strategic-level wargame covers the entire war, in all theaters, on an army level with divisional formations handled on an off-map display that minimizes map clutter. Map covers from UK to Egypt and Middle East and from Tunisia to Russia.

The game relies on simple mechanics that eliminate production bean counting and complicated combat results tables. Designed with the narrative gamer in mind, its more than 500 random events draw you into the global nightmare of 1914-1918, while its pulse system of alternating player moves ensures very little down time for the non-phasing player.

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Complexity: Medium (about 6 out of 10)
Playing Time: 10+ hours
Solitaire Suitability: Excellent
Time Scale: 1 turn equals 3 months
Map Scale: 1 hex equals approximately 80 miles
Unit Scale: Army and Corps

Components: One 22x34-inch mounted map covering Europe and the Near East; 3+ countersheets (400 double sided 9/16-inch counters; 1 rules booklet (Game System and Random Events included); Six 8.5x11-inch color player aid and display sheets; 10 six sided dice.1 vol, 1 pgs 2022 US, COMPASS GAMES
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2-62690 Ellis, John EYE-DEEP IN HELL:Trench Warfare in WWI 8x10, the author provides a look at all aspects ofTrench life & warfare, b/w illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 216 pgs 1976 US, JOHNS HOPKINS
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1-214910 Emden, Richard van THE ROAD TO PASSCHENDAELE: The Heroic Year in Soldiers' Own Words and Photographs Using diaries and memoirs, and above all, original photographs taken on illegally held cameras by the soldiers themselves, this tells the story of 1917, of life both in and out of the line culminating in perhaps the most dreaded battle of them all, the Battle of Passchendaele. Over 150 rarely or never-before-seen battlefield images are used out of the author's collection of 5000? private photographs. Richard van Emden, who has written 19 WWI books, interviewed 270 veterans of the Great War for his books.1 vol, 392 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-208380 Erickson, Edward GALLIPOLI: The Ottoman Campaign The Ottoman Army won a historic victory over the Allied forces at Gallipoli in 1915. This was one of the most decisive and clear-cut campaigns of the Great War. Yet the performance of the Ottomans, the victors, has often received less attention than that of the Allied army they defeated. Edward Erickson, in this perceptive study, now released in paperback, concentrates on the Ottoman side of the campaign. He looks in detail at the Ottoman Army - its structure, tactics and deployment - and at the conduct of the commanders who served it so well.

His pioneering work complements the extensive literature on other aspects of the Gallipoli battle, in particular those accounts that have focused on the experience of the British, Australians, and New Zealanders. This highly original reassessment of the campaign will be essential reading for students of the Great War, especially the conflict in the Middle East.

Includes 20 illustrations.1 vol, 288 pgs 2015 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-234970 Erickson, Edward PALESTINE: The Ottoman Campaigns of 1914-1918 Hardback. The campaigns fought by the Ottomans against the British in Palestine are often neglected in accounts of the Great War, yet they are fascinating from the point of view of military history and critically important because of their impact upon the modern Middle East. Edward Erickson's authoritative and absorbing account of the four-year struggle for control of Palestine between 1914 and 1918 - of the battles fought for Suez, Sinai, Gaza, Jordan and Syria - opens up this little-understood aspect of the global conflict and it does so in a strikingly original way, by covering the fighting from the Ottoman perspective.

Using Turkish official histories and military archives, he recounts the entire course of the campaigns, from the initial attack by German-led Ottoman forces on Sinai and the Suez Canal, the struggle for Gaza and the outbreak of the Arab Revolt to the British offensives, the battle for Jerusalem, the Ottoman defeat at Megiddo and the rapid British advance which led to the capture of Damascus and Aleppo in 1918.1 vol, 240 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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2-234970 Erickson, Edward PALESTINE: The Ottoman Campaigns of 1914-1918 Softcover. The campaigns fought by the Ottomans against the British in Palestine are often neglected in accounts of the Great War, yet they are fascinating from the point of view of military history and critically important because of their impact upon the modern Middle East. Edward Erickson's authoritative and absorbing account of the four-year struggle for control of Palestine between 1914 and 1918 - of the battles fought for Suez, Sinai, Gaza, Jordan and Syria - opens up this little-understood aspect of the global conflict and it does so in a strikingly original way, by covering the fighting from the Ottoman perspective.

Using Turkish official histories and military archives, he recounts the entire course of the campaigns, from the initial attack by German-led Ottoman forces on Sinai and the Suez Canal, the struggle for Gaza and the outbreak of the Arab Revolt to the British offensives, the battle for Jerusalem, the Ottoman defeat at Megiddo and the rapid British advance which led to the capture of Damascus and Aleppo in 1918.1 vol, 240 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-207730 Erickson, Edward J GALLIPOLI: Command Under Fire Unique among World War I campaigns, the fighting at Gallipoli brought together a modern amphibious assault and multi-national combined operations. It took place on a landscape littered with classical and romantic sites - just across the Dardanelles from the ruins of Homer's Troy. The campaign became, perhaps, the greatest 'what if' of the war.

The concept behind it was grand strategy of the highest order, had it been successful it might have led to conditions ending the war two years early on Allied terms. This could have avoided the bloodletting of 1916-18, saved Tsarist Russia from revolution and side stepped the disastrous Treaty of Versailles - in effect, altering the course of the entire 20th century.

This study focuses on operational and campaign-level decisions and actions, which drove the conduct of the campaign. It departs from emotive first-hand accounts and offers a broader perspective of the large scale military planning and maneuvering involved in this monstrous struggle on the shores of European Turkey. 1 vol, 288 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-65850 Erickson, Edward J. ORDERED TO DIE:The Ottoman Army in World War One The first english language general history on thesubject, based on newly available Turkish archivesa detailed look at the army that fought a multi-front war & kept fighting until the end, biblio.1 vol, 304 pgs 2001 WESTPORT, GREENWOOD PUBS
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1-193810 Erickson, Edward J. GALLIPOLI: The Ottoman Campaign The Ottoman Army won a historic victory over the Allied forces at Gallipoli in 1915. This was one of the most decisive and clear-cut campaigns of the Great War. Yet the performance of the Ottomans, the victors, has often received less attention than that of the Allied army they defeated.

This perceptive new study, concentrates on the Ottoman side of the 1915 campaign and looks in detail at the Ottoman Army - at its structure, tactics, and deployment - and at the conduct of the commanders who served it so well. 1 vol, 288 pgs 2010 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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1-43331 Falls, Captian Cyril MIL OPS:FRANCE 1917:V1 Part of the British 'Official History Series', 25b/w maps, index, covers the Arras campaign1 vol, 664 pgs 1996 NASHVILLE, BATTERY PRESS
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1-86340 Farr, Don SILENT GENERAL, THE:Horne Of The First Army Biography of Haig's most trusted General, during WWI he commanded the Elite Canadian Corps along with other distinguished British Divisions, his contribution to Artillery tactics was noteworthy.1 vol, 352 pgs 2007 UK, HELION & CO
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1-213290 Fax, Gene WITH THEIR BARE HANDS: General Pershing, the 79th Division, and the Battle for Montfaucon Traces the fate of the US 79th Division-men drafted off the streets of Baltimore, Washington, and Philadelphia-from boot camp in Maryland through the final years of World War I, focusing on their most famous engagement: the attack on Montfaucon, the most heavily fortified part of the German Line, during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive in 1918.

Examines the 79th's mistakes and triumphs, the tactics of its commander General John J. Pershing, and how the lessons it learned during the Great War helped it to fight World War II.

This suggests that had Colonel George C. Marshall followed the original plan, he could have shortened the war and that Pershing was justified in ordering his troops to attack right up to the moment of the Armistice.

Draws upon original documents, including orders, field messages, and the letters and memoirs of the soldiers themselves.1 vol, 496 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-47991 Fayle, Ernest SEABORNE TRADE:V1 Covers the early months of the war and the German Raiders, the battle of Coronel, submarine warfare.1 vol, 460 pgs 1997 NASHVILLE, BATTERY PRESS
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1-47992 Fayle, Ernest SEABORNE TRADE:V2 Continuation of series1 vol, 460 pgs 1997 NASHVILLE, BATTERY PRESS
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1-47993 Fayle, Ernest SEABORNE TRADE:V3 Continuation of series1 vol, 460 pgs 1997 NASHVILLE, BATTERY PRESS
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1-47994 Fayle, Ernest SEABORNE TRADE:V4 (12) large folding maps, nine for V1, two for V2,one for V3, the maps for V1 cover mostly German Commerce Raider Operations.1 vol, 460 pgs 1997 NASHVILLE, BATTERY PRESS
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1-198400 Ferrell, Robert AMERICA'S DEADLIEST BATTLE: Meuse-Argonne, 1918 The great battle of the Meuse-Argonne was the costliest conflict in American history, with 26,000 men killed and tens of thousands wounded. Involving 1.2 million American troops over 47 days, it ended on November 11 - what we now know as Armistice Day - and brought an end to World War I, but at a great price.

Distinguished historian Robert Ferrell re-examines factors in the war that many historians have chosen to disregard. He points first to the failure of the Wilson administration to mobilize the country for war. American industry had not been prepared to produce the weaponry or transport ships needed by our military, and the War Department-with outmoded concepts of battle shaped by the Spanish-American War-shared equal blame in failing to train American soldiers for a radically new type of warfare.

Besides the U.S. shortcomings in mobilization and tactics, Ferrell points to the greatest failure of all: the failure to learn from the experience, as after the armistice the U.S. Army retreated to its prewar mindset. Enhanced by more than four dozen maps and photographs, America's Deadliest Battle is a riveting revisit to the forests of France that reminds us of the costs of World War I-and of the shadow that it cast on the twentieth century.1 vol, 196 pgs 2012 US, UNIVERSITY PRESS OF KANSAS
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1-206280 Flaherty, Chris OTTOMAN IMPERIAL ARMY: Uniforms Handbook 1914-1918 The Ottoman Imperial Army in 1914 was in its 88th year. It had come into existence following the destruction of the Janissary, after their revolt in 1826, known in modern Turkish history as 'The Auspicious Incident'. Following these events, a modern army named the Asakir-i Mansure-i Muhammediye (meaning 'Victorious Soldiers of Muhammad' in Ottoman Turkish), was established.

By 1914, the Imperial Army faced a number of challenges in readying for the oncoming war.
Historically, it had been in a weakened state, following years of being starved of key resources, during the reign of Sultan Abdul Hamid II, as he was fearful of a military coup. Following his overthrow in the constitution revolution of 1908-09, the Imperial Army suffered further setbacks, in major defeats in North Africa (1911-12, against Italy) and the Balkans (1912-13). Nevertheless, the Imperial Army continued to develop its uniforms and insignia over these difficult years, keeping pace with major fashion changes in other world militaries.

This volume is intended as a colour guide for the uniforms and insignia of the principle frontline troops of the Imperial Army over the WW1 period.1 vol, 110 pgs 2014 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-213970 Fleisher, Wolfang MILITARY TECHNOLOGY OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR: Development, Use and Consequences Meticulously documentation of all the weaponry was used by the Central Powers and their opponents, including machine guns, artillery guns, gas, the first armored combat vehicles, aircraft and submarines. 233 b&w images, 38 color images, 56 diagrams/drawings.1 vol, 256 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-212130 Fletcher, David BRITISH BATTLE TANKS: The First World War When British soldiers charged across the Somme in September 1916 they were accompanied by a new, revolutionary weapon - the tank. After a stuttering start armored behemoths such as the Mark IV, Mark V and Whippet Tank played a crucial role in bringing World War I to an end, but were then inexplicably rejected by their country of origin.

This comprehensive volume traces design and development, from the initial concept of a steam powered tank during the Crimean War to the role the British military played in creating the German Blitzkrieg tactic of World War II. Includes historic photographs and stunning illustrations.1 vol, 236 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-207230 Foley, Michael RISE OF THE TANK: Armoured Vehicles and Their Use in the First World War Rise of the Tank will be concentrated on the period of the development of the tank and its use in the First World War. This will appeal to those interested in new developments in war and those interested in the First World War generally.

Using the resources of the Imperial War Museum, The National Archives, and the Tank Museum, Rise of the Tank will have lots of information available on the development and use of the early tanks as well as personal reminiscences of those who fought in them.

The author, Michael Foley, has also collected a great deal of material from the period such as the First World War field service pocket book of a 2nd lieutenant of the 10th Tank Battalion and copies of various magazines of the period. He will have also be accessing First World War newspapers to find original and rare archive sources.
1 vol, 256 pgs 2014 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-972011 Forczyk, Robert 011 GERMAN INFANTRYMAN vs RUSSIAN INFANTRYMAN: 1914-15 The Eastern Front of World War I is sometimes overshadowed by the fighting in the West. But the clashes between Imperial Germany and Tsarist Russia in East Prussia, Poland and Lithuania were every bit as gruelling for the participants as the great battles in Western Europe. In spite of the crushing German victory at Tannenberg in August 1914, the war in the East would grind on into 1918, hampered by supply problems, difficult terrain and appalling weather conditions.

This study assesses the tactics and combat performance of both sides fighting in the brutal clashes at Gumbinnen, Goritten, and Mahartse -- examining their contrasting fortunes and revealing the evolving nature of infantry warfare on the Eastern Front during World War I. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-200850 Forrest, Michael DEFENCE OF THE DARDANELLES: From Bombards to Battleships The Straits of Dardanelles that separates Europe and Asia Anatolia, were fortified in the 15th century with batteries housing massive bronze bombards -- unwelcome ships had to run a formidable gauntlet.

On 18 March 1915, a powerful fleet of British and French warships attempted to overwhelm the shore defenses of the Dardanelles to allow minesweepers to clear the Straits. The attack failed at huge cost; three ships sunk and three more seriously damaged.

By bringing together many threads of information, including extracts from British intelligence sources that had previously determined that a naval attack alone would not succeed; this definitive work examines the flaws of Winston Churchill's strategy and identifies the inadequacies of pitting warships against shore fortifications. The Allied inability to control the Straits necessitated the disastrous Allied invasion of Gallipoli that cost the lives of some 250,000 men.

From the 19th century, the Ottoman army and Turkey's coastal defenses relied entirely on the German firm of Krupp for guns. The author describes how this choice was a crucial element to the successful defense of the Dardanelles.

Many of the fortifications on the Gallipoli peninsula and the Asian shore are still accessible. The Defense of the Dardanelles identifies those that can be visited, many of which still have wrecked guns emplaced.1 vol, 272 pgs 2013 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-207190 Franks, Norman GREAT WAR FIGHTER ACES 1914-1916: Images of War Profiles some of the greatest fighter aces and their aircraft to see action during the first half of the First World War. He explores the manner in which the situation developed from late 1914 to the late summer of 1916 -- to the point at which Oswald Boelcke helped form the German Jasta system that would prove so devastating to the RFC and RNAS.

The first years of the war saw some of the bravest acts of pilot gallantry and ingenuity play out. Franks celebrates the legacy of just a handful of these individuals, participants on both sides, including Boelcke's premier ace Manfred Von Richtofen, Lanoe Hawker, Georges Guynemer, Albert Ball, Lionel Rees, Wilhelm Frankl, Stanley Dallas, and others. 1 vol, 168 pgs 2014 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-213960 Franks, Norman GREAT WAR FIGHTER ACES 1916-1918: Images of War Another is the well-illustrated series. This book explores the many ways in which fighter pilots developed tactics in order to outdo the opposition in the fight for allied victory. In so doing, they achieved high honors on account of their prowess in the skies. It also looks at the development of militarized flight during the course of these key years, revealing how each side constantly endeavored to improve their aircraft and their gunnery. Covers how fighter aces on both sides soon gained publicity and fame as a result of their daily engagements.

This publication also covers the development of American air combat, whilst also recording the efforts of some of their ace pilots flying both British and French aircraft with precision and skill.
1 vol, 144 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-214230 Franks, Norman BLOODY APRIL 1917: An Exciting Detailed Analysis of One of the Deadliest Months in WWI By April 1917, the British and French were again about to launch yet another land offensive, this time on the Arras Front. This would be the first opportunity to launch a major offensive since the winter and would require enormous support from the Royal Flying Corps and French Air Force.

However, the air offensive was to be countered fiercely by the new German Jagstaffeln - Jastas - that had been the brainchild of Oswald Boelcke in 1916. By the spring of 1917, the first Jasta pilots, with new improved fighters - the nimble Albatros DIIIs - were just itching to get to grips with their opponents over the Western Front. What followed was a near massacre of British and French aircraft and crews, which made April the worst month for flying casualties the war had yet seen. Here is a day-by-day, blow-by-blow account of these losses, profusely illustrated with original photographs and expertly told.1 vol, 192 pgs 2017 UK, GRUB STREET PUBLISHING
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1-218400 Franks, Norman SOPWITH CAMELS OVER ITALY 1917-1918: Images of War During the First World War, Italy was on the side of their British Allies and their fight was against the Austro-Hungarian Empire, bordering on Austria. In October 1917, the Austro-Hungarians managed to push the Italians back during the battle of Caporetto. With the danger signs obvious, both Britain and France sent reinforcements. Includes 130 black and white photos and illustrations.

Britain's Royal Flying Corps sent three squadrons of Sopwith Camel fighters, plus one RE8 reconnaissance squadron, and these Camel squadrons fought gallantly over the plains and mountainous regions of northeast Italy, sharing the air battle with aircraft of the Italian Air Force.

Despite the difference in landscape between France and Italy, the Camel pilots employed the same air-fighting tactics and assisted in ground support missions that proved just as destructive in Italy as they had in France. 1 vol, 112 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-80730 Franks, Norman et al CASUALTIES OF THE GERMAN AIR SERVICE 1914-1920 As complete list as possible arranged bothalphabetically and chronologically.1 vol, 384 pgs 1999 UK, GRUBB STREET
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1-221610 Garcia, Antonio THE FIRST CAMPAIGN VICTORY OF THE GREAT WAR: South Africa, Manoeuvre Warfare, the Afrikaner Rebellion and the German South West African Campaign, 1914-1915 Compares the campaign in German South West Africa to maneuver warfare theory. Maneuver theory is based on the principles of mobility, rapidity and surprise which attempts to achieve victory with the least loss of resources and in the shortest time possible. In order to achieve a rapid victory against the German forces, the South African soldiers were pushed to the limits of exhaustion to achieve the Union of South Africa's strategic objectives.

The campaign in the deserts of German South Africa became the setting for adventure and war, where Briton, Boer, and People of Colour served together as a Dominion of the British Empire. Blacks, Coloureds and Indians fought for the hopes of better political franchise, an ambition which was not to be achieved until 80 years later. The book addresses the complex political dynamics in South Africa at the time of the Great War, the deep division between Afrikaners and British South Africans and the Afrikaner Rebellion.

With the backdrop of political difficulties and a lack of overwhelming support for the entry into the Great War, the Botha government needed a quick result so as to maintain the delicate balance of power. The author provides an analysis on the campaign through the lens of military theory so as to determine how the swift victory was achieved. The book answers the question of whether the campaign was won through numerical superiority or through the use of a superior operational strategy. The victory was the first campaign victory led by a British Dominion.1 vol, 208 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-77010 Gardner, Nikolas TRIAL BY FIRE:Command and the BEF in 1914 Based on official unit war diaries, as well asofficer's personal papers/memoirs, this studysheds new light on the retreat from Mons to the1st Battle of Ypres, chpt notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 280 pgs 2004 WESTPORT, PRAGER PUBS
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1-204350 Gilbert, Adrian CHALLENGE OF BATTLE: The Real Story of the British Army in 1914 Winston Churchill described the opening campaign of the First World War as 'a drama never surpassed.' The British Expeditionary Force (BEF) played an immensely significant role in the colossal clash of Europe's armies in 1914, which has gone on to be one of the greatest stories of 20th century history.

Although pride in the British Army's achievements was reflected in the official accounts of the fighting they were, understandably, restrained about its shortcomings and this set the template for subsequent accounts of the campaign, which were tamely accepted with little or no attempt at critical engagement. Challenge of Battle will give a balanced view of the British Army's opening campaign in the West, detailing both successes and failings of the BEF at war.

Using first-hand accounts, Adrian Gilbert presents an examination of the BEF's leadership, organization, and tactics, and for the first time it will be described how British commanders were to come to terms with the fearsome nature of modern warfare. 1 vol, 312 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-208410 Gilbert, Adrian CHALLENGE OF BATTLE: The British Army's Baptism of Fire in the First World War A full picture of the British Expeditionary Force in WWI. Previous assessments of the BEF have held to an unshakable belief in its exceptional performance during the battles of 1914. But closer examination of the historical record reveals a force possessing some key strengths yet undermined by other, significant failings.

Within a well-paced campaign narrative, this work reevaluates the army's leadership, organization, and tactics. It describes the problems faced by commanders, grappling with the brutal realities of 20th-century warfare, and explains how the British infantry's famed marksmanship has to be set against the inexperience and tactical shortcomings of the BEF as a whole.

Making full use of diaries, letters and other contemporary accounts, Adrian Gilbert builds a compelling picture of what it was like to fight in the battles of Mons, Le Cateau, the Aisne, and Ypres. 1 vol, 356 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-215650 Gilbert, Oscar FIRST TO FIGHT: The U.S. Marines in World War I 'Retreat, hell! We just got here!' -- Captain Lloyd Williams at Belleau Wood in June 1918.

The Marines went to war as part of the American Expeditionary Force, bitterly resented by the Army and General Pershing. The Army tried to use them solely as labor troops and replacements, but the German spring offensive of 1918 forced the issue. The French begged Pershing to commit his partially trained men, and two untested American divisions, supported by British and French units, were thrown into the path of five German divisions. Three horrific weeks later, the Marines held the entirety of Belleau Wood. The Marines then fought in the almost forgotten Blanc Mont Ridge Offensive in October, as well as in every well-known AEF action until the end of the war.

This book will look at all the operations of the Marine Corps in World War I, cover the activities of both ground and air units, and consider the units that supported the Marine Brigade. It will examine how, during the war years, the Marine Corps changed from a small organization of naval security detachments to an elite land combat force. 1 vol, 360 pgs 2017 US, CASEMATE PUBLISHING
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1-69640 Giles, John FLANDERS THEN AND NOW:Ypres Salient Passchendaele 10.5x8.5, 336 illust.1 vol, 208 pgs 1987 UK, AFTER THE BATTLE PUBS
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1-235110 Glover, Gareth and Burnham, Robert THE BATTLE OF THE SELLE: Fourth Army Operations on the Western Front in the Hundred Days, 9-24 October 1918 Hardback version.

Between 9-24 October, the British Fourth Army drove elements of two German armies back from the Hindenburg support line in the 'Pursuit to the Selle' (9-11 October); prepared and fought the set-piece Battle of the Selle (17-18 October); and then drove in the flank of the German Second Army towards the Sambre-Oise Canal (23-24 October).

Contrary to expectations, the enemy resistance on 17 October (as Fourth Army crossed the river) was strong and effective, which contradicts the idea that the German Army was an entirely spent force at this late point in the conflict. Furthermore, Fourth Army suffered its worst intelligence failure of the war and artillery, airpower and armor were unable to support the infantry effectively; it was largely the infantry, fighting a soldier's battle, that gave victory.

Details the fighting and the infantry tactics deployed, and it analyses why Fourth Army's weapons system struggled to be effective -- weighing the contribution of each element and the qualities of the infantry that made victory possible. Also examines the nature of semi-mobile warfare in the Hundred Days and assesses the limitations of the British ability to pursue this. Challenges the idea that the BEF had an invincible formula and analyzes the nature of the German resistance. Also examines Fourth Army's planning process and the efforts of the Royal Engineers and the logistics system.1 vol, 344 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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2-235110 Glover, Gareth and Burnham, Robert THE BATTLE OF THE SELLE: Fourth Army Operations on the Western Front in the Hundred Days, 9-24 October 1918 Softcover version.

Between 9-24 October, the British Fourth Army drove elements of two German armies back from the Hindenburg support line in the 'Pursuit to the Selle' (9-11 October); prepared and fought the set-piece Battle of the Selle (17-18 October); and then drove in the flank of the German Second Army towards the Sambre-Oise Canal (23-24 October).

Contrary to expectations, the enemy resistance on 17 October (as Fourth Army crossed the river) was strong and effective, which contradicts the idea that the German Army was an entirely spent force at this late point in the conflict. Furthermore, Fourth Army suffered its worst intelligence failure of the war and artillery, airpower and armor were unable to support the infantry effectively; it was largely the infantry, fighting a soldier's battle, that gave victory.

Details the fighting and the infantry tactics deployed, and it analyses why Fourth Army's weapons system struggled to be effective -- weighing the contribution of each element and the qualities of the infantry that made victory possible. Also examines the nature of semi-mobile warfare in the Hundred Days and assesses the limitations of the British ability to pursue this. Challenges the idea that the BEF had an invincible formula and analyzes the nature of the German resistance. Also examines Fourth Army's planning process and the efforts of the Royal Engineers and the logistics system.1 vol, 344 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-205820 Gooch, John THE ITALIAN ARMY AND THE FIRST WORLD WAR Account of the role and performance of the Italian army during WWI. Drawing from original, archival research, it tells the story of the army's bitter three-year struggle in the mountains of Northern Italy, including the 11 bloody battles of the Isonzo, the near-catastrophic defeat at Caporetto in 1917, and the successful, but still controversial, defeat of the Austro-Hungarian army at Vittorio Veneto on the eve of the Armistice.

Setting military events within a broader context, the book explores pre-war Italian military culture and the interactions between domestic politics, economics, and society. In a unique study of an unjustly neglected facet of the war, illustrates how General Luigi Cadorna, a brutal disciplinarian, drove the army to the edge of collapse, and how his successor, General Armando Diaz, rebuilt it and led the Italians to their greatest victory in modern times. Includes 17 b/w illustrations and six maps.1 vol, 398 pgs 2014 UK, CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
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1-COM1029 Gorkowski, John BALANCE OF POWERS: Wargame Balance of Powers enables players to game the entire First World War in a hex-and-chit format at the army corps and naval squadron-level from the diplomatic crisis of July, 1914, through countless air, land and naval battles until Europe reaches an armistice which can occur as late as May, 1919.

In addition to a three-map, four-year grand campaign, the game has several smaller scenarios, including single season, one-mappers, to accommodate every schedule and area of interest. The innovative map layout divides Europe horizontally rather than vertically to enable two-front struggles on a single map sheet. Taken together, the maps permit a degree of strategic speculation absent from operational-level games. For example, the British can invade the German or Adriatic coast instead of the Dardanelles.

Balance of Powers also portrays diplomacy and economics. A haggle-based diplomacy system enables history buffs to recreate the land-swap politics of the period, or players can opt for a simpler, streamlined schedule of neutral entry with a dash of randomness added for surprise.

Industrial production is as simple as 1-2-3 to avoid excessive math while enabling players to comprehend the cost of their losses. In the end, victory hinges on control of terrain or accumulated demoralization.

Game mechanics recreate the dilemmas of WWI. Land action begins with mobile stacks in grand sweeping offensives, but eventually slows down as corps flip to entrench and thereby lock in gains for the long war of attrition. Trench warfare involves an in-hex dimension with a counter attack mechanism that creates see-saw struggles for single hexes and thereby simulates the tactical ebb and flow that animated the front even during strategic stalemate.

The prospect of a 'breakthrough' to the green fields beyond motivates ceaseless attacks, but it's ephemeral until tanks, planes and tactical innovation change warfare forever. In the air and at sea, a roll-to-hit system enables air and (optional) naval combat to scale from the small dogfights of the Fokker Scourge to the mighty clash of dreadnoughts at Jutland. And there's a Sea Chart, in the corner of one map, which spans the globe so players can recreate events in the Far East and far out at sea.

Components: Three 22 X 34 inch maps, Four countersheets with approximately 900 counters (9/16-inch size), one Rulebook, one Scenario book, one General Records Track, 2 Player Aid Cards, and Dice.
1 vol, 1 pgs 2015 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-COM1031 Gorkowski, John Blitz! A World in Conflict Blitz! A World in Conflict is an army-level adaptation of the internationally award winning global World War II wargame World in Flames. Blitz! covers the entire globe on one large (approx 910mm x 560 mm/36'x22') map of the world with area-based movement covering every theater of the war (Europe, N Africa, Pacific, E. Asia, N Atlantic, etc.)

Blitz! A World in Conflict is a stand-alone boxed game. It includes almost 400 two-sided counters providing all the armies, air wings, and fleets for all the major combatants and many other countries, selected commanders, plus game markers. It plays in a fraction of the time needed for most historically-accurate World War II campaign games (2 hours for Barbarossa, 5 to 8 hours for the entire global war) while still giving players the opportunity to cover the entire war. Rules include various options so you can tailor the game to your preferences
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1-COM1082 Gorkowski, John Red Poppies Campaigns Volume 3: Assault Artillery - La Malmaison Recounts the Battle of La Malmaison, 23-27 October 1917, in which the French employed their Artillerie Speciale (tank force) and creeping barrage to capture Pinon, Vaudesson, and the coveted Chemin des Dames ridge. The French victory confirmed their recovery from the mutinies spawned by the disastrous Nivelle Offensive fought over some of the same ground six months earlier.

In a six-day preliminary bombardment, French guns, with a three to one advantage, silenced most of their German counterparts and smothered German rear areas with dense gas to impeded German reinforcements. At 0515 on October 23, (zero hour) six divisions of the French XI, XIV, and XXI corps attacked on a 7.5-mile wide front. French infantry advanced in the predawn twilight behind an elaborate creeping barrage with 63 Schneider and Saint-Chamond tanks in support. Twenty-seven of the 63 tanks bogged before reaching the front line. A combination of German fire and mud stopped 15 more in no man's land while 21 French tanks (1/3rd of the starting total) actually made it to the German second position. The French 38th Division captured Fort de Malmaison and XXI Corps took Allemant and Vaudesson. From 24 to 25 October, XXI and XIV corps advanced while I Cavalry Corps came forward to exploit a hoped-for German collapse.

Features Complexity: 6 out of 10; Solitaire suitability: 8 out of 10; Time Scale: 10 minutes per turn; Map Scale: 200 yards per hex; Unit Scale: Companies, squadrons, sections; Players: 1 or 2; Playing Time: 2 to 24 hours depending on the scenario/campaign

Components: Two maps at 22x34 inches; 3 sheets of 5/8 inch counters; One rule and scenario book; Three player reference cards; Two dice.
1 vol, 1 pgs 2020 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-86250 Grainger, John D. BATTLE FOR PALESTINE 1917, THE Three battles for the control of the key fortress-city of Gaza took place in 1917 between the ANZACS and the Turks, b/w illust/drawings/maps, biblio, index1 vol, 304 pgs 2007 UK, BOYDEL & BREWER
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1-209450 Greenhalgh, Elizabeth THE FRENCH ARMY AND THE FIRST WORLD WAR This is a comprehensive new history of the French army's critical contribution to the Great War. Ranging across all fronts, Elizabeth Greenhalgh examines the French army's achievements and failures and sets these in the context of the difficulties of coalition warfare and the relative strengths and weaknesses of the enemy forces it faced.

Drawing from new archival sources, she reveals the challenges of dealing with and replenishing a mass conscript army in the face of slaughter on an unprecedented scale, and shows how, through trials and defeats, French generals and their troops learned to adapt and develop techniques which eventually led to victory. In a unique account of the largest Allied army on the Western Front, she revises our understanding not only of wartime strategy and combat, but also of other crucial aspects of France's war, including mutinies, mail censorship, medical services, railways, and weapons development.1 vol, 480 pgs 2014 UK, CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
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1-230230 Greenshields, Thomas THOSE BLOODY KILTS: The Highland Soldier in the Great War Examines the experience of the Highland soldier in the Great War, seeking the truth behind the myths. It does not deal with the operational history, but with the life and character of the Highland soldier. It is based on the original letters, diaries and accounts of serving soldiers and officers, principally from the Imperial War Museum, the Liddle Collection, the National Library of Scotland and the Regimental Museums.

The book reviews the Highland regiments before the declaration of war in 1914, including the kilted regiments not only of Scotland, but of England and the Empire. This includes an examination of their nature, composition, recent battle experience in South Africa and the Empire, sense of identity, public image and reputation. It then reviews the Highland battalions which actually went to war, including not only the prewar Regular and Territorial battalions, but also the additional Territorial, Service, Garrison and Reserve battalions raised in the United Kingdom, together with the battalions raised for war service in Canada and South Africa. Specifically, it examines their composition, including Gaelic speakers, non-Highland Scots, recruits from the other home countries, including England, from the Empire and from foreign countries. It examines how composition varied between Regular, Territorial and Kitchener battalions etc, and how it changed with huge losses, replacement drafts and the introduction of conscription. It further examines the background of both officers and men and the reasons why they specifically joined Highland regiments.

Much work on Highland soldiers, and almost all popular work, has perpetuated myths about their unique character and martial spirit. This book examines such mythology and offers new insights into the practicality of the kilt, the use of the pipes, identity and morale, and frank revelations about courage, nerves, shell-shock and failure and the ruthless use of the bayonet. The whole is evidence based and scholastically sound, but nevertheless thoroughly readable and accessible to the general reader. Includes 25 b/w photos, 25 color ills, 1 color diag, and 15pp tables.1 vol, 538 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-26950 Grimshaw, Captain Roly INDIAN CAVALRY OFFICER 1914-15 Details the battle of Ypres and the part the Indian Army Corps played in WWI France. Grimshaw also details the experiences of Indian NCOs and Officers. Includes black and white illustrations, appendices, notes, and index.1 vol, 223 pgs 1986 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, COSTELLO
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1-195740 Grotelueschen, Mark Ethan THE AEF WAY OF WAR - The American Army and Combat in World War I This book provides the most comprehensive examination of American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) combat doctrine and methods ever published. It shows how AEF combat units actually fought on the Western Front in World War I. It describes how four AEF divisions (the 1st, 2nd, 26th, and 77th) planned and conducted their battles and how they adapted their doctrine, tactics, and other operational methods during the war.

General John Pershing and other AEF leaders promulgated an inadequate prewar doctrine, with only minor modification, as the official doctrine of the AEF. Many early American attacks suffered from these unrealistic ideas that retained too much faith in the infantry rifleman on the modern battlefield. However, many AEF divisions adjusted their doctrine and operational methods as they fought, preparing more comprehensive attack plans, employing flexible infantry formations, and maximizing firepower to seize limited objectives.
1 vol, 398 pgs 2011 UK, CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
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1-204670 Gunn, David SAILOR IN THE DESERT: The Adventures of Phillip Gunn, DSM, RN in the Mesopotamia Campaign, 1915 Includes .

Royal Navy sailor's experiences during the Mesopotamian campaign of 1915. As an able seaman on the armed sloop HMS Clio, he was hunting the soon-to-be-famous German cruiser Emden, then were next in action defending the Suez Canal against an attempted Turkish invasion before joining the expedition to invade Turkish-held Mesopotamia (Iraq) -- supporting the British expedition up the River Tigris. Philip Gunn's recollections give a rare perspective of this ill-fated campaign.

Authentic account drawn from Phillip Gunn's unpublished memoirs as well as conversations with the author, his son David. It is illustrated with 12 b/w photos and 20 color paintings by Philip Gunn himself. 1 vol, 160 pgs 2014 UK, Pen and Sword
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1-237010 Hall, Matthew ON WARMER TIDES: The Genesis and History of Italy's First World War Naval Commandos History of Italy's WWI special forces group -- the MAS Flotillas -- examines the innovation, audacity, and determination of this unit during the Adriatic Campaign of 1915-18. E. Over the course of its wartime development, it pioneered new nautical technologies such as manned torpedoes, jumping boats, and underwater explosives employed in the Buccari Bay Raid, the nocturnal assault on the SMS Wien, and the audacious infiltration of Pola naval base. Includes 22 b&w illustrations, and eight maps.1 vol, 176 pgs 2023 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-191540 Hall, Richard C. BALKAN BREAKTHROUGH:The Battle of Dobro Pole 1918 An account of the battle against the Bulgarian defenses at Dobro Pole and the consequences. Good account of this little known battle.1 vol, 240 pgs 2010 BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA UNIV
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1-206190 Hardin, Sven With the Kaiser's Army in 1914 - A Neutral Observer in Belgium & France In 1914 Swedish professor, writer, illustrator and adventurer Sven Hedin was granted a car and escort and given a comprehensive tour of the German Armies fighting in Belgium and France during September and October 1914. Hedin was given unfettered access to German armies and leadership. The resulting book, With the German Armies in the West, was quickly finished and published, originally in Swedish, in 1914 then swiftly translated and printed in early 1915 by John Lane of The Bodley Head Press, London, at a time when the events described in the book were still fresh.

During his battlefront tour, Hedin took the opportunity to roam around the Army's rear areas and to visit the frontline trench network. In the process he conducted many interviews, ranging from ordinary German privates to the most senior commanders and also with British and French POWs. He was an artist of great skill and was allowed to sketch many scenes depicting German infantry, cavalry, logistics and artillery batteries. He also documented the condition of post-August 1914 Belgium and described the situation in a very different light to the febrile tones of most neutral sources.

This invaluable study of the Kaiser's Army in the early stages of the First World War is a great addition to the literature of the Great War providing a rare glimpse into the German Army of 1914.1 vol, 528 pgs 2014 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-213130 Hardy, Colin THE RECONOGRAPHERS: Intelligence And Reconnaissance In British Tank Operations On The Western Front 1916-18 This is the first book devoted to the subject of reconnaissance in the nascent Tank Corps in the Great War. It is a neglected field in spite of passing references to reconnaissance in a number of early books on the history of the Tank Corps. This is also the first attempt to provide a conceptual framework in which to consider intelligence and reconnaissance work and to see it in the broader context of military reconnaissance. Adding the term 'Reconography' to the military lexicon draws attention to a little-known monograph on the subject which has never entered the popular domain before now. Includes 34 photos, nine maps, 10 pencil sketches, and three diagrams.

The introduction of the tanks on the Western Front in 1916 launched a new form of armored warfare. After their baptism on 15 September 1916, the tanks became dependent on a few reconnaissance officers to guide them into action. The importance of these officers was fully recognized within the Tank Corps itself, but less so outside.

The reconnaissance officers came to form an elite group of talented men, a special caste, whose contribution to the nascent Tank Corps was far greater than their numbers might suggest. It is surprising, therefore, that the contribution made by these officers has hitherto been neglected in the historiography of British tank operations in the First World War.

This book pulls together the activities, skills and techniques of tank Intelligence and reconnaissance officers and assesses their place and contribution to British tank operations in the Great War; it places tank reconnaissance work in the wider context of intelligence and reconnaissance activities prior to the war and it also provides a case study of the tensions that inevitably occur when new wine is put into old bottles, or more prosaically, new technology into existing organizations.

It has been necessary to create conceptual structures in which reconnaissance operations can be analyzed; it attempts to breathe life into what some might regard as a dull technical subject by devoting space to key figures in Tank Corps' intelligence and reconnaissance activities. Fortunately, and perhaps as a consequence of their activities, they were some of the most colorful and interesting figures in the Tank Corps at that time. In awarding the author the WFA-Helion Holmes Prize, the judges concluded that 'his work reflects deep research, a high standard of writing, and a notable originality.'1 vol, 180 pgs 2017 UK, HELION
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1-228520 Harris, Mark HARWICH SUBMARINES IN THE GREAT WAR: The First Submarine Campaign of the Royal Navy in 1914 The Harwich Submarine Flotilla played a key role establishing British dominance in the North Sea at the beginning of WWI. The 1914 campaign saw the first torpedo fired in action by a Royal Navy submarine, the first ship to be sunk, and the first submarine to be lost in action. Offers insight into what it was like to fight in these early submarines, while also relating what really happened and the true significance of the events. The Flotilla had to battle not just the enemy, but also the hazards of mines, human frailties, mechanical failure and the weather.

Uses letters, diaries, memoirs, and combat reports of the participants to give a complete account, all sourced from public and private British, German, and French archives. Includes 37 b/w photos, 49 charts, and 1 graph.1 vol, 348 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-222850 Harrison, Michael ON THE ROAD TO VICTORY: The Rise of Motor Transport with the BEF on the Western Front The Great War produced many innovations, in particular the spectacular development by the British and French armies of motor transport. Using many previously unpublished illustrations, including artists' impressions, this book tells the story of the men and women who made motor transport [MT] work for the victorious British Army on the Western Front, so that in 1918, the humble lorry did indeed help propel the British Army forward. Includes 100 black and white illustrations.1 vol, 368 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-201500 Hart, Peter THE GREAT WAR: A Combat History of the First World War Focusing on the decisive engagements, Hart explores the immense challenges faced by the commanders on all sides. He surveys the belligerent nations, analyzing their strengths, weaknesses, and strategic imperatives. Russia, for example, was obsessed with securing an exit from the Black Sea, while France -- having lost to Prussia in 1871, before Germany united -- constructed a network of defensive alliances, even as it held a grudge over the loss of Alsace-Lorraine.

Includes portraits of the commanders, the prewar plans, and the unexpected obstacles and setbacks that upended the initial operations. He concentrates on the Western and Eastern fronts, but also pays attention to important peripheral events, such as the war at sea, the fighting in Mesopotamia and Palestine, and the Italian front.

In World War I, for the first time, warfare ceased to consist of armies hunting for each other across the landscape and meeting in brief, decisive battles; now continuous lines stretched from the Channel to the Alps, from the Alps to the Adriatic. Hart also examines the changing weapons and tactics, from pioneering British tanks to Germany's devastating infiltration techniques. In the final analysis, Hart argues that France provided the bulwark of the forces and determination that defeated the Central Powers, but Britain tipped the balance, with the crucial help of American intervention. 16 b/w illust and six b/w maps.1 vol, 544 pgs 2012 US, OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
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2-26120 Haythornthwaite, Philip J. WORLD WAR ONE SOURCE BOOK, THE An exhaustive range of facts, details, superb maps 200 b/w illust, line drawings. index, biblio, 7.5x9.75 format. A must for the WWI buffs.1 vol, 412 pgs 1992 LONDON, ARMS & ARMOUR PRS
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1-34040 Haythornthwaite, Philip J. PHOTOHISTORY OF WORLD WAR ONE, A 450+ photos highlight this book, Orders of Battle, organizational tables, uniform detail.1 vol, 240 pgs 1997 LONDON, ARMS & ARMOUR PRS
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1-191170 Herwig, Holger MARNE 1914, THE:The Opening of World War I The author looks at all sides of the story and also presents the Battle of the Frontier and its effect on the Marne. Revelatory and riveting, the new seminal source for this battle. Biblio, index.1 vol, 416 pgs 2009 US, RANDOM HOUSE
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1-56460 Hoffam, General Max WAR OF LOST OPPORTUNITIES, THE Exceptional memoir of a German WWI who served on the Eastern front, his plans were used to win at Tannenburg and Masurian Lakes.1 vol, 246 pgs 1999 NASHVILLE, BATTERY PRESS
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1-200230 Holroyd, Jack American Expeditionary Force France 1917-1918 - Images of War Series 7.5 x 9.5 inches, 300 b/w images, gleaned from the official archives.

Eight chapters deal with different pivotal moments during the World War I from the American perspective, from the reasons behind the American involvement in the war and initial training to the major battles at Cantigny, Chateau Thierry, and St. Mihiel.1 vol, 144 pgs 2012 UK, Pen & Sword
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1-226530 Holstein, Chrsitine VERDUN 1917: The French Hit Back Unlike the popular view, the French army did not cease offensive operations after the disastrous Nivelle Offensive of spring 1917 and the subsequent mutinies. Nor did the fighting at Verdun come to an end in 1916. Includes 75 black and white illustrations.

The successful French counter offensives at the end of that year led to preliminary planning for a two Army operation in 1917 to break out of the Verdun salient and recapture the strategically very significant Briey coal basin. The French Army mutinies of May and June 1917 led to a more limited version of the plan being implemented, with the aim of establishing new lines for a break out in 1918.

The need to rebuild morale in the French army meant that nothing was left to chance. The immense logistical effort of this late summer 1917 campaign and the detailed planning and careful training at all levels brought success to an army weary of war but determined to win. The industrial nature of the preparations, the spectacular numbers of guns and the first appearance of the Americans at Verdun presage the campaigns of 1918 and the final Allied victory.

As for all the books in the Battleground Europe series, it is profusely illustrated and mapped using contemporary and modern material, supported by clear maps to support each of the tours.1 vol, 288 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-31830 Home, Brigadier Sir Archibald DIARY OF A WORLD WAR I CAVALRY OFFICER Based on the author's diary, this is the story of the 11th Hussars on the WWI Western Front, with black and white illustrations.1 vol, 222 pgs 1985 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, COSTELLO
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1-219260 Hutchinson, David MONS: An Artillery Battle History of the Battle of Mons in August 1914 with 16 color maps, 21 b/w photos/illustrations, and 1 table diverges widely from the story enshrined as fact in the Official History, and by subsequent accounts dependent on it. It is based on an examination of the war diaries of almost every British unit involved in the battle, with particular reference to the artillery, thus illuminating the tactical intentions of all arms in every phase of the battle. The artillery had made tactical preparations for the handling of their guns in battle. All units in the British Army conformed to Field Service Regulations. The central role that both these played in the battle is explored.

In documenting the orders to, and subsequent actions of, junior units, many routinely referenced statements in even recent publications pertaining to the battle are challenged. The British went into battle without much of its field artillery. The German field artillery went into battle with totally defective ammunition. These two facts alone profoundly alter the conventional narrative. The primary importance of well-positioned artillery, supporting British army maneuvers, is explained. The routine protection that the guns supplied to their allocated infantry battalions is described; and the devastating effect of German howitzer fire on a number of British infantry and artillery units documented.

Each of the three senior British generals reacted differently to the stress of battle, and their anxieties can be followed and explored in detail. General French, in command of the British Expeditionary Force, remained in tighter control of events than is generally portrayed. General Smith-Dorrien, of II Corps, is confirmed as the main architect of the fighting on the day; and with luck on his side, fought an almost faultless campaign. Both were relying on General Haig to bring his I Corps up in support II Corps. Not only did he disobey this order to advance, but he did not warn either General French or II Corps that he was withholding support. This breached Army Regulations, and endangered the whole force.

The records reveal that he side-lined his staff, and issued such a series of orders and counter-orders, that he exasperated and demoralised his men. General Haig's report on the battle is an oft-quoted primary source. From the day before the battle, it is so inaccurate as to be almost valueless as a summary of events. If the full details of his actions on the day had been known at the time, he could have been dismissed for incompetence. He might even have been court-martialled.

How each of the three generals perceived the role of the artillery under their command is also explored, from the point of view of their previous military experience. The origins of the poor use of artillery by the British Army later in the war can be traced back; partly to the professional army structure of 1914 and the qualities that would be lost as their casualties mounted; and partly to cavalry generals winning out over infantry generals in the direction of future campaigns of the British army.

The Battle of Mons was a dress-rehearsal for the war on the Western Front. It was of disproportionate importance in determining how the British army was handled in the future. It deserves to be better understood by students of the period.1 vol, 184 pgs 2019 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-195080 Hutton, John AUGUST 1914: Surrender at St Quentin The great retreat of the British Expeditionary Force from Mons in August 1914 is one of the most famous in military history, and it is justly celebrated. But not all the British soldiers who were forced back by the German offensive performed well. Two colonels, Elkington and Mainwaring, tried to surrender rather than fight on, and were disgraced.

This is their story. In this compelling account John Hutton shows, in graphic detail, the full confusion of the retreat, and the dire mental state to which brave men can be reduced by extreme stress, uncertainty and fatigue. But he also describes how Elkington redeemed himself. He joined the French Foreign Legion, fought gallantly, was severely wounded and was reinstated by King George V. His is one of the more remarkable stories to come out of the Great War, as is the story of the attempted surrender at St. Quentin itself. 1 vol, 208 pgs 2011 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-211660 Ian Sumner FRENCH ARMY AT VERDUN: Images at War The Battle of Verdun, fought between February and December 1916, in contemporary photographs in another volume in the fine Images at War series. Shows French and German sides, including aerial photos.1 vol, 160 pgs 2016 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-214960 Jefferson, Sam THE SEA DEVIL: The Adventures of Count Felix von Luckner, the Last Raider Under Sail In 1916, a tall ship named Hero sailed under Norwegian colors out of the Elbe river in Germany. Loaded with cargo and ostensibly bound for Australia, she was in reality a German raider: the Seeadler, commanded by German aristocrat Count Felix von Luckner. She was tasked with destroying as many British merchant vessels as possible.

Telling the story from the viewpoint of the utterly foxed and infuriated British Admiralty trying to capture this mysterious raider, The Sea Devil follows von Luckner's extraordinary activities. He destroyed fourteen ships, but in the most 'gentlemanly' fashion. Only one man died in the process: his modus operandi was swashbuckling adventure interspersed with champagne. As the Admiralty's fastest cruisers closed in on him, Von Luckner sped towards Cape Horn, the most dangerous stretch of water on the planet.1 vol, 256 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-217270 Jeffreys, Alan THE INDIAN ARMY IN THE FIRST WORLD WAR: New Perspectives Academic reassessment of the global role of the Indian Army during WWI. It looks at the historiography of the army -- taking into account the recent work on the army (particularly on the Western Front in 1914-1915). Includes seven illustrations and two maps.

Covers the traditional areas of the Indian Army on the Western Front, in Palestine, Mesopotamia and the defense of the Suez Canal; however, there are also chapters on combined operations; Indian prisoners of war in Germany and Turkey; the expansion of the officer corps; and the Sikh experience, as well as the mobilization of the equine army at the beginning of the war and the demobilization of the army in the period from 1918 until 1923. Three additional chapters are related to the theme, such as the role of the Royal Indian Marine; the Territorial Army in India; and Churchill's portrayal of the Indian Army during the Gallipoli campaign.1 vol, 314 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-208920 Johns, Robert BATTLE BENEATH THE TRENCHES: The Cornish Miners of the 251st Tunneling Company, RE The Great War presented an environment that perfectly favored the skills of the military miner. During 1915, the Western Front was established as a static line that grew into a huge network of defense-in-depth earthworks. Siege conditions demanded siege tactics and as the ground was suitable for mining, the Western Front was a prime candidate for underground warfare.

Royal Engineer tunneling companies were specialist units of the Corps of Royal Engineers within the British Army, formed to dig attacking tunnels under enemy lines during the First World War. The Cornish Miners were one of these specialist units recruited from the tin mines of Cornwall.

In February 1915, eight Tunneling Companies were created and operational in Flanders from March 1915. By mid-1916, the British Army had around 25,000 trained tunnelers, mostly volunteers taken from mining communities. This is their story. 1 vol, 208 pgs 2015 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-60560 Johnson, Douglas V. and Hillman, Rolfe L. SOISSONS, 1918 Soissons, 1918 provides an intricately detailed account of this pivotal battle in which partly trained, inexperienced American soldiers and marines literally turned the tide of the war. Despite strange French command methods, alien equipment (such as masses of tanks), immature American staff work, and difficulties in communicating with advancing troops, American enthusiasm and willingness 'to finish the job' briefly shattered German defenses, caused panic, and ultimately unhinged the Germans' carefully prepared strategic plans.

Authors Douglas V. Johnson II and Rolfe L. Hillman, Jr., provide a strategic overview of the war to the point of American involvement in combat operations. Following the long accepted Leavenworth method of analyzing operations, they thoroughly describe the enemy situation, the terrain, and the friendly situation. Subsequent chapters describe in detail each of the four days of intense combat using French, German, and American sources and American personal accounts.

The depth of the authors' coverage spans not only technical aspects of the battle but human dimensions as well. Plans matter, and so too do personalities, from sergeants and lieutenants to commanding generals. Diagrams of attack plans, maps, and photographs effectively illustrate both the intent and reality of the battle, beneath which runs a bloody narrative.


A detailed account of the battle by partly trained & inexperienced Americans that shattered German defenses, b/w photos/drawings, (10) maps, biblio,appendicies, indx.1 vol, 240 pgs 1999 COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS AM
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3-36070 Johnson, J.H. STALEMATE!:The Great Trench Warfare Battle 1915-17 In a diligent & well reasoned analysis the author examines the battles of the Western Front, b/w maps and photos, biblio, index.1 vol, 232 pgs 1995 LONDON, ARMS & ARMOUR PRS
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1-223230 Johnson, Robert Lawrence of Arabia on War - The Campaign in the Desert 1916-18 One hundred years ago, Captain Lawrence and an unlikely band of Arab irregulars captured the strategic port of Aqaba after an epic journey through waterless tracts of desert. Their attacks on railways during the Great War are well known and have become the stuff of legend, but while Lawrence himself has been the subject of fascinating biographies, as well as an award-winning film, the context of his war in the desert, and his ideas on war itself, are less well-known.

This new title offers a high-paced evaluation of T. E. Lawrence 'of Arabia' and the British military operations in the Near East, revising and adding to conventional narratives in order to tell the full story of this influential figure, as well as the Ottoman-Turkish perspective, and the Arabs' position, within the context of the war. It is also a study of warfare and the manner in which Lawrence and others made their assessments of what was changing, what was distinctive, and what was unique to the desert environment. This book sets Lawrence in context, examines the peace settlement he participated in, and describes how Lawrence's legacy has informed and inspired those partnering and mentoring local forces to the present day.1 vol, 368 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-192700 Jones, Simon Underground Warfare 1914-1918 Simon Jones's graphic history of underground warfare during the Great War uses personal reminiscences to convey the danger and suspense of this unconventional form of conflict. He describes how the underground soldiers of the opposing armies engaged in a ruthless fight for supremacy, covers the tunneling methods they employed, and shows the increasingly lethal tactics they developed during the war in which military mining reached its apotheosis. He concentrates on the struggle for ascendancy by the British tunneling companies on the Western Front.

But his wide-ranging study also tells the story of the little known but fascinating subterranean battles fought in the French sectors of the Western Front and between the Austrians and the Italians in the Alps which have never been described before in English. Vivid personal testimony is combined with a lucid account of the technical challenges - and ever-present perils - of tunneling in order to give an all-round insight into the extraordinary experience of this underground war.

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1 vol, 288 pgs 2008 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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1-208770 Jones, Spencer STEMMING THE TIDE: Officers and Leadership in the British Expeditionary Force 1914 The British Expeditionary Force of 1914 was described by the official historian as 'incomparably the best trained, best organized, and best equipped British Army that ever went forth to war.' The BEF proved its fighting qualities in the fierce battles of 1914 and its reputation has endured. However, the same cannot be said for many of its commanders, who have frequently been portrayed as old fashioned, incompetent, and out of touch with events on the battlefield.

Yet the officers who led the BEF to war were every bit as professional and hard-bitten as the soldiers they commanded. These officers had learned their craft in the unforgiving school of colonial warfare and honed their understanding of conflict in the period of reform that reshaped the army between 1902 and 1914. As this book reveals, when faced with the realities of modern combat, the officers of the BEF were prepared for the challenge.

This collection offers a broad picture of command at all levels of the BEF through a series of biographical essays on key officers. Drawing upon much original research, each chapter explores the pre-war background and experience of the officer and assesses his performance in combat in the opening months of the First World War. The book features insightful reappraisals of famous figures including John French and Douglas Haig, fresh studies of staff officers such as William Robertson and Henry Wilson, and a thorough discussion of officers at 'the sharp end', with chapters covering divisional, brigade, battalion and company commanders.

The essays reveal an officer class that, despite certain weaknesses, provided highly effective leadership during the chaotic fighting of August to November 1914. Without their influence it is unlikely that the BEF would have been able to survive the difficulties of the 'Great Retreat,' much less halt the German invasions of France and Belgium.

This book will be of great interest to anyone who studies the First World War, and of particular value to those who seek a greater understanding of the British Army of the era.1 vol, 384 pgs 2015 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-223640 Jones, Spencer Stemming the Tide - Officers and Leadership in the British Expeditionary Force 1914 The British Expeditionary Force of 1914 was described by the official historian as 'incomparably the best trained, best organized, and best equipped British Army that ever went forth to war.' The BEF proved its fighting qualities in the fierce battles of 1914 and its reputation has endured. However, the same cannot be said for many of its commanders, who have frequently been portrayed as old fashioned, incompetent, and out of touch with events on the battlefield. B/w photos, 8 pages of color maps

Yet the officers who led the BEF to war were every bit as professional and hard-bitten as the soldiers they commanded. These officers had learned their craft in the unforgiving school of colonial warfare and honed their understanding of conflict in the period of reform that reshaped the army between 1902 and 1914. As this book reveals, when faced with the realities of modern combat, the officers of the BEF were prepared for the challenge.

This collection offers a broad picture of command at all levels of the BEF through a series of biographical essays on key officers. Drawing upon much original research, each chapter explores the pre-war background and experience of the officer and assesses his performance in combat in the opening months of the First World War. The book features insightful reappraisals of famous figures including John French and Douglas Haig, fresh studies of staff officers such as William Robertson and Henry Wilson, and a thorough discussion of officers at 'the sharp end', with chapters covering divisional, brigade, battalion and company commanders.

The essays reveal an officer class that, despite certain weaknesses, provided highly effective leadership during the chaotic fighting of August to November 1914. Without their influence it is unlikely that the BEF would have been able to survive the difficulties of the 'Great Retreat', much less halt the German invasions of France and Belgium.

This book will be of great interest to anyone who studies the First World War, and of particular value to those who seek a greater understanding of the British Army of the era.
1 vol, 148 pgs 2020 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-199350 Jordan, David Balkans, Italy & Africa 1914-1918 150 color and b/w photographs and 50 artworks. Italy had been allied with the German and Austro-Hungarian Empires since 1882 as part of the Triple Alliance. However, the nation had its own designs on Austrian territory in Trentino, Istria, and Dalmatia. Rome had a secret 1902 pact with France, effectively nullifying its alliance.

At the start of hostilities, Italy refused to commit troops, arguing that the Triple Alliance was defensive in nature, and that Austria-Hungary was an aggressor. The Austro-Hungarian government began negotiations to secure Italian neutrality, offering the French colony of Tunisia in return. However, Italy then joined the Entente in April 1915 and declared war on Austria-Hungary in May. Fifteen months later, it declared war on Germany.

Faced with Russia, Austria-Hungary could spare only one third of its army to attack Serbia. After suffering heavy losses, the Austrians briefly occupied the Serbian capital, Belgrade. Serbian counterattacks, however, succeeded in driving them from the country by the end of 1914. The Serbs suffered defeat near modern day Gnjilane in Kosovo, forces being evacuated by ship to Greece.

In late 1915, a Franco-British force landed at Salonica in Greece, to offer assistance and to pressure the government to declare war against the Central Powers. Only at the end of the conflict were the Entente powers able to break through, which was after most of the German and Austro-Hungarian troops had been withdrawn. Some of the first clashes of the war involved British, French and German colonial forces in Africa. On 7 August, French and British troops invaded the German protectorate of Togoland. On 10 August German forces in South-West Africa attacked South Africa; sporadic and fierce fighting continued for the remainder of the war.1 vol, 224 pgs 2012 UK, AMBER BOOKS
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1-190031 Jouineau, Andre FRENCH ARMY:Volume 1 1914 August-October #11 in the Officers & Soldiers series.
In January 1914, the French Army had 47 divisions in 21 regional corps and mobilized another 2 million men. 1 vol, 68 pgs 2009 FRANCE, H&C
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1-190032 Jouineau, Andre FRENCH ARMY:Volume 2 1915 to Victory #12 in the Officers & Soldiers series.

An examination of the changes in the French Army, that by 1918, counted 40% of all French Troops as Artillerymen. #12 in the Officers & soldiers series.1 vol, 68 pgs 2009 FRANCE, H&C
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1-71730 Jukes, Geoffrey & others FIRST WORLD WAR: The War to End all Wars A compilation of OSPREY Essential History Series nos 13, 14, 22, and 23 provides good basic coverage. includes:
* PART 1: The Western Front 1914-1916, Background to War, Warring sides, Outbreak, The fighting, Portrait of a soldier, The world around the war, Portrait of a civilian, How the period ended
* PART 2: The Western Front 1917-1918, Background to war, The fighting, Portrait of a soldier, The world around the war, Portrait of a civilian, How the war on the Western Front ended
* PART 3: The Eastern Front 1914-1918, Background to War, Warring sides, The fighting, Portrait of a soldier, The world around the war, Portrait of a civilian, How the war on the Eastern Front ended
* PART 4: The Mediterranean Front 1914-1923, Background to War, Warring sides, The fighting, Portrait of a soldier, The world around the war, Portrait of a civilian, How the war on the Mediterranean Front ended, and aftermath1 vol, 364 pgs 2013 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-212230 Kaufmann, J.E . andKaufmann H. W. VERDUN 1916: The Renaissance of the Fortress Wrapped in myth and distortion, the Battle of Verdun is one of the most enigmatic battles of the Great War, and the controversy continues a century later. Before the battle the Germans believed they had selected one of the strongest points in the French defenses in the hope that, if they smashed through it, the French would collapse. But Verdun was actually a hollow shell since its forts were largely disarmed and the trench lines were incomplete. So why did the Germans fail to take Verdun?

As well as seeking to answer this fundamental question, the authors of this perceptive new study reconsider other key aspects of the battle - the German deployment of stormtroopers, the use of artillery and aircraft, how the French developed the idea of methodical battle which came to dominate their military thought after the war. They look too at how Verdun brought about a renaissance of fortress engineering that resulted in the creation of the Maginot Line and the other fortifications constructed in Europe before WWII.1 vol, 272 pgs 2016 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-29680 Keegan, John AUGUST 1914, OPENING MOVES Ballantine's Illustrated History of the Violent Century, Campaign Book #19. Scarce, b/w maps & illust of the beginnings of World War One.1 vol, 160 pgs 1975 NY, BALLANTINE BOOKS
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1-68570 Kihntopf, Michael HANDCUFFED TO A CORPSE:Eastern Front 1914-1917 German intervention in the Balkans and on the Galician Front 1914-1917, b/w illust/maps, a lookat the driving forces on both sides of the Eastern Front, biblio, index.1 vol, 152 pgs 2002 SHIPPENSBURG, WHITE MANE
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1-192720 Kilduff, Peter Herman Goring Fighter Ace Hermann Goring - Fighter Ace is the first in-depth look at Goring's role as a military flyer and air combat leader from 1914 through the end of The Great War, and how those experiences shaped the personality that came to the world's attention in 1939.

At the outset of the First World War, Goring was eager to prove his value to his fatherland in initial skirmishes with French troops. When struck by severe rheumatoid arthritis in September 1914, the twenty-one-year-old officer's burning ambition and ego could not tolerate being sidelined and the following month he forced himself out of a sick bed to begin a new career as an aviation observer.

Goring went on to become a fighter pilot with twenty-two downed enemy aircraft to his credit, the last wartime commander of the Red Baron's own fighter wing, Jagdgeschwader Richthofen, and recipient of a row of prestigious medals including Prussia's highest bravery award, the Pour le Merite.

6.75 x 9.75, 80 drawings and photographs 1 vol, 224 pgs 2010 Grub Street Publishing
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1-49911 Kipling, Rudyard IRISH GUARDS IN THE GREAT WAR, THE:1st BATTALION It was while serving in the 2nd Battalion that Kipling's own son was killed, a fact that goes far toward explaining why this Regimental History, b/w illust/photos, appendices, biblio, index.1 vol, 320 pgs 1996 UK, SPELLMOUNT PUBLISHING
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1-49912 Kipling, Rudyard IRISH GUARDS IN THE GREAT WAR, THE:2nd BATTALION It was while serving in the 2nd Battalion that Kipling's own son was killed, a fact that goes far toward explaining why this Regimental History, b/w illust/photos, appendices, biblio, index.1 vol, 222 pgs 1997 NY, SARPEDON PUBLISHING
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1-230610 Knight, James R The Great War: WWI Card Game MacGowan & Lombardy's The Great War is a collaborative effort of game industry Hall of Fame graphic artist Rodger B. MacGowan and award-winning game designer Dana Lombardy. Intended for quick play, there is just one double-sided page of rules, plus Quick-play instructions to let you start mobilizing your forces right away. Includes nearly all of Rodger MacGowan's dramatic World War I illustrations.

Contents: 200 poker-size cards denote weapons and key personalities representing almost 20 nations; Rules for 2-players, solitaire, and the special expansion; Quick Play Outline; 1 decks and discard mat. Cards also contain standard suits, symbols, and numbers to play poker, bridge, and other traditional card games.1 vol, 128 pgs 2021 LOMBARDY STUDIOS
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1-225600 Koerver, Hans Joachim The Kaiser's U-Boat Assault on America - Germany's Great War Gamble in the First World War Covers diplomatic and economic aspects of German U-Boats in WWI as well as their tactical and strategic use. Also examines the role played by US president Woodrow Wilson and his response to American shipping being sunk by U-boats and how that ultimately forced his hand to declare war on Germany. 1 vol, 360 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-190850 Kraus, Jurgen and Muller, Thomas GERMAN COLONIAL TROOPS 1889-1918, THE 1500+ b/w and color photos, illust and plates of every aspect of uniforms and equipment.1 vol, 600 pgs 2009 AUSTRIA, VERLAG MILITARIA
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1-71040 Lake, Deborah ZEEBRUGGE AND OSTEND RAIDS 1918, THE The Zeebrugge Raid is one of the most exciting small actions, not just of the First World War but in British history. The purpose was to counter the U-boat menace. Submarine attacks on Allied shipping caused great difficulty. The Admiralty claimed that the war would be lost unless the submarine attacks were curtailed.

Admiral Keyes proposed blocking the ports. At Zeebrugge, a diversionary landing on the Mole - an enormous breakwater - would divert attention from the blockships as they entered the harbor. The defenses were extremely strong. Surprise and daring were essential. Despite over 600 casualties, the attacks were a great boost to civilian morale in Britain. Eleven Victoria Crosses were awarded, eight of them for the Zeebrugge raid alone. Some recipients were chosen by the survivors, one of the very few times this has been done.
1 vol, 224 pgs 2002 LONDON, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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1-205940 Langford, William GREAT PUSH ON THE SOMME 1916: Images of War Series Originally: 'Sir Douglas Haig's Great Push; The Battle of the Somme; A popular, pictorial and authoritative work on one of the Greatest Battles in History, illustrated by about 700 wonderful Official Photographs and Cinematograph Films; By Arrangement With the War Office; beautifully printed on the Best English Art Paper.'

The Great Push, in the form of IMAGES of WAR, helps capture the propaganda thrust of the times and presents once more the illustrations of those bewildering days along with an ID number for easy reference.

When British officers sailed to France in 1914 and 1915, they took their cameras, with their photos appearing in newspapers and magazines. The UK War Office decided it had to be stopped - far too much information presented on a plate to the enemy. Only official cameramen would be allowed to take photos -- a decision co-inciding with the 1916 Battle of the Somme.1 vol, 240 pgs 2014 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-194220 Lapray, Olivier Le Sturmbatallion No. 5 Rohr: 1916-1918 At the beginning of the Great War, assault units did not exist. If one was to compare the Caslow assault detachment (Sturmabteilung Caslow) with the assault detachment (Sturmbattalion) Rohr which succeeded it, it is easy to maintain that the former -- an experimental detachment -- gave rise a year later to the latter, a remarkable combat and training unit.

The book offers among other things an exceptional number of illustrations in a small format. Indeed, it allows a closer look at this assault unit, showing different aspects over a period of about three years. The text is drawn from the account written by Schwerin and a number of other sources. It particularly studies the circumstances in which the unit's fighting took place.

8 x 10 inches, over 200 photos.1 vol, 144 pgs 2010 France, Histoire and Collections
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1-59690 Lavisse, Commandant Emile Charles FIELD EQUIPMENT OF THE EUROPEAN FOOT SOLDIER 1914 Originally published in 1902 and revised by the US Army in 1906 to show the British changes, all other countries are shown with equipment used at the start of WWI, many b/w drawings/plates, appendices.1 vol, 200 pgs 1999 NASHVILLE
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1-COM1117 Leibbrandt, Scott AN ATTRITION OF SOULS: WWI Wargame Light, fast-paced wargame at the strategic scale covering the Great War, designed with a high degree of replayability.

Each turn, you randomly draw tiles based on your industrial points and use them to the best of your ability. Game strategy is key due to the unforgiving combat system capturing the horrific attrition of this conflict; the dice offer no bloodless victories or reprieve for either side. Also offers great variability regarding the length of the war. Some games will end with decisive victories in 1915 and other will draw out into brutal stalemates that last until the end of 1918. No two games play alike. Added to this is a plethora of optional rules that bring additional historical depth to the game as well as balancing the game for players of different skill levels.

Components: Mounted Mapboard; Two Counter Sheets; 20 Event Cards; Rules booklet; Entente Player Mat; Central Powers Player Mat; Two Player Aid Cards; Two Pouches; 10 6-sided Dice; Game Box.

Product Information:
Complexity: 4 out of 10 (Low)
Solitaire Suitability: Medium
Time Scale: 6 months per turn
Map Scale: abstract regional map of Europe
Unit Scale: Army and Army Group (each tile = approx. 250,000 men)
Players: One or Two, Best with Two
Playing Time: 90 minutes.
1 vol, 1 pgs 2020 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-210010 Lerneux, Pierre THE BELGIAN ARMY IN THE GREAT WAR: V1 In August 1914, Belgium suddenly made the newspaper headlines when Imperial Germany, forgetting its international commitments, invaded the little country, thereby violating its neutral status. Britain retaliated by declaring war. Like Serbia, 'Poor Little Belgium' became a cause worth defending and gave legitimacy to the conflict that the allied nations entered into.

In military terms, the Belgian army surprised the entire world by resisting with greater vigor than expected. With their modest resources (230,000 men), the Belgian armed forces, cornered as they were in a small and partly inundated scrap of territory, succeeded in fighting off the enemy for the duration of the war, and managed to join forces with the allies in the offensive of Autumn 1918. Belgium, a victim of crippling destruction and the systematic dismantling of its industry, was accordingly afforded priority in its entitlement for compensation when the peace treaties were signed.

This volume of 600 pages (with more than 1,650 color and black-and-white photographs) is dedicated to the uniforms and equipment used by the Belgian army and other affiliated armed forces such as the Garde Civique and the Force Publique in the Belgian Congo. The bibliographic data known to us to date on this subject is limited, representing no more than a set of articles and brochures brought together over the period of a century.

This work, unprecedented in its comprehensiveness, can therefore be considered an excellent reference tome. It is based on the extensive collections on display in the Belgian Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and of Military History. Supplementary private collections have been the source of many other objects in order to provide as much illustrative material as possible for this publication. Like many small states in 1914, the Kingdom of Belgium had an army that absorbed and blended influences from the major powers, drawing inspiration from both France (uniforms) and Germany (equipment). Budgetary necessity meant that uniforms had to be simplified for the infantry (line infantry, chasseurs a pied, carabiniers, etc.), the cavalry (guides, lancers, chasseurs a cheval, etc.), the artillery and the engineering corps, leaving very few distinctive features -- except some extremely outdated forms of headdress -- to distinguish between the different arms.

When stocks ran out, this striving to achieve uniformity culminated in the issuance of khaki uniforms in 1915. They were cut to a common pattern inspired by British styling. A new headdress, the French Adrian helmet, was introduced shortly afterwards. The circumstances of this war meant that the provenance of the basic materials and equipment was diverse, with France, Great Britain, Italy, Russia, Argentina and the United States supplying material for objects that have now become scarce in existing collections.
1 vol, 600 pgs 2015 AUSTRIA, VERLAG MILITARIA
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1-235860 Lewis, John THE FORGOTTEN FRONT: The Macedonian Campaign, 1915-1918 Discusses the much-neglected WWI Macedonian Campaign from its hesitant origins to its triumphant conclusion. Almost accidental in its origins, the reality of the six-nation Allied Army of the East gradually took shape. The terrain fought over, from marshy river valleys to 2,000 meter mountain ranges, presented special military challenges. The ambivalent position of Greece, the Romanian misadventure, the intricacy of Balkan politics, the depredations of malaria, and inter-allied tensions both in Macedonia and at Allied government level all added further layers of complexity. But in the end the Allied army met its defensive objectives and vastly exceeded its offensive ones. In September 1918, a whirlwind offensive on the Macedonian Front brought about the defeat of Bulgaria and played a significant part in bringing the War to a close within the year. 1 vol, 332 pgs 2023 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-208840 Lucas, Andrew FIGHTING THE KAISER'S WAR: The Saxons in Flanders 1914-1918 Personal accounts of the Great War experiences of British soldiers are well known and plentiful, but similar accounts from the German side of no man's land are rare. This highly original book vividly describes the wartime lives and ultimate fates of ten Saxon soldiers facing the British in Flanders, revealed through their intimate diaries and correspondence. The stories of these men, from front-line trench fighters to a brigade commander, are in turn used to illustrate the wider story of thousands more who fought and died in Flanders 'for King and Country, Kaiser and Reich' with the Royal Saxon Army.

Includes 330 mostly unseen wartime photographs and other images that recorded the German experience of the war and gave a rounded picture of how the Saxons lived and died in Flanders.1 vol, 256 pgs 2015 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-226160 Lucas, Andrew FOR KING AND KAISER: Scenes from Saxony's War in Flanders 1914-1918 Covers Saxony's war in Flanders in detail using vivid extracts from personal accounts and letters as well as regimental and documents from the Saxon archives. Illustrated with Over 300 previously unpublished personal black and white photos which show every aspect of wartime experience in the front line and the rear areas.

The role of the Saxon army in the three battles of Ypres is recorded in graphic detail, and rare photographs offer fresh perspectives on famous wartime locations on the Western Front including Ploegsteert Wood, the Menin Road, Bellewaarde, Wytschaete and Passchendaele.1 vol, 256 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-234480 Lucas, Andrew FIGHTING THE KAISER'S WAR: The Saxons in Flanders 1914-1918 Personal accounts of WWI from the German side of no man's land. Vividly describes the wartime lives and ultimate fates of 10 Saxon soldiers, from front-line trench fighters to a brigade commander, facing the British in Flanders, revealed through their intimate diaries and correspondence. Illustrated with over 300 mostly unseen wartime photographs and other images.1 vol, 256 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-64560 Mantoan, Nevio ARMI ED EQUIPGGIAMENTI DELL'ESERCITO 1915-1918 8.5x12, hundreds of b/w photos/illust along with 16 full color plates of all types of equipment, insignia, uniforms, medals, flags etc of the Italian Army during WWI1 vol, 192 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-198691 Marcuzzo, B and Capellano, F. TRENCH ARTILLERY FROM Austro-Hungarian and Germanic Vol 1: - Technical Materials 248 b/w illust and tables make this an indispensable work for scholars, collectors, historians, and militaria experts interested in Austro-Hungarian and Germanic trench artillery. This first volume analyzes the techniques and ammunition used in the first line as a support to the infantry and assault teams. 1 vol, 194 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-198692 Marcuzzo, B and Capellano, F. TRENCH ARTILLERY FROM Austro-Hungarian and Germanic Vol 1: - History and Tactics 175 b/w illust, photos and drawings. Covers A-H light, medium, and heavy artillery and grenade launchers and tactics used. A large chapter is dedicated to the German artillery used from German trenches.
1 vol, 192 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-73730 Massignani, Alessandro LE TRUPPE D'ASSALTO AUSTRO-UNGARICHE NELLA WWI Detailed account of 'storm-troopers', b/w photos,illust, drawings and maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 158 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-204060 Mayhew, Emily WOUNDED: A New History of the Western Front in World War I Unlike any other history of WWI, this offers a new look from the perspective of wounded soldiers and those who strove to save them Utilizes first-hand accounts of medical personnel and wounded men to produce an immediate, intimate narrative Deeply researched and based on unpublished diaries, letters, and other accounts from the war, many housed in the Imperial War Museum. 1 vol, 288 pgs 2014 US, OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
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2-34060 McCarthy, Chris SOMME, THE:The Day-by-Day account Using maps & photos along with detailed text, the author details this five month struggle, index.1 vol, 176 pgs 1993 LONDON, ARMS & ARMOUR PRS
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1-216620 McCartney, Ian JUTLAND 1916: The Archaeology of a Naval Battlefield The Battle of Jutland was the largest naval battle and the only full-scale clash of battleships in WWI. For years the myriad factors contributing to the loss of many of the ships remained a mystery, subject only to speculation and theory.

In this book, marine archaeologist and historian Dr. Innes McCartney reveals for the first time what became of the warships that vanished on the night of 31st May 1916, examining the circumstances behind the loss of each ship and reconciling what was known in 1916 to what the archaeology is revealing today. The knowledge of what was present was transformed in 2015 by a groundbreaking survey using the modern technology of multi-beam. This greatly assisted in unraveling the details behind several Jutland enigmas, not least the devastating explosions which claimed five major British warships, the details of the wrecks of the 13 destroyers lost in the battle, and the German warships scuttled during the night phase.

This is the first book to identify the locations of many of the wrecks, and - scandalously - how more than half of these sites have been illegally plundered for salvage, despite their status as war graves. An essential and revelatory read for anyone interested in naval history and marine archaeology.1 vol, 272 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-220040 McCartney, Innes SCAPA 1919: The Archaeology of a Scuttled Fleet The German High Seas Fleet was one of the most powerful naval forces in the world, and had fought the pride of the Royal Navy to a stalemate at the battle of Jutland in 1916. After the armistice was signed, ending fighting in World War I, it surrendered to the British and was interned in Scapa Flow pending the outcome of the Treaty of Versailles. In July 1919 the entire fleet attempted to sink itself in the Flow to prevent it being broken up as war prizes. Of the 74 ships present, 52 sunk and 22 were prevented from doing so by circumstance and British intervention.

Marine archaeologist and historian Dr. Innes McCartney reveals for the first time what became of the warships that were scuttled, examining the circumstances behind the loss of each ship and reconciling what was known at the time to what the archaeology is telling us today. 1 vol, 242 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-50980 McCellan, Edwin N. UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS IN THE WORLD WAR, THE Concise history of the US Marines during WWI, over 100 b/w photos of where they fought, index.1 vol, 172 pgs 1998 NASHVILLE, BATTERY PRESS
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1-220320 McClenaghan, Tonu FOR THE HONOUR OF MY HOUSE: The Contribution of the Indian Princely States to the First World War Covers the contributions of the Indian Army in WWI, especially military units provided by the semiautonomous Indian Princely States whose contribution, even in the Official Histories, barely merits a mention. Includes 31 illustrations and seven maps.

Drawing on a wide range of regimental and Army Headquarters war diaries as well as political records held exclusively at the National Archive of India, the book explores why the State rulers volunteered their services and those of their armies. It looks at the deployment of those armies in Europe, Egypt, Palestine, Mesopotamia, East Africa, the Dardanelles, and within British India.

It draws attention to problems encountered in their deployment, but also highlights successes such as the capture of Haifa and Aleppo by State cavalry units, and the outstanding role of some State infantry units in East Africa. One appendix records over 1,600 State soldiers who died - killed in action, died of wounds, or as prisoners of war, or died of disease, while other appendices record battle honors and rewards for gallantry or meritorious service. Problems identified during the war were addressed in its aftermath and the book concludes by looking at recommendations which led to the transformation of the Imperial Service Troops scheme into the Indian State Forces scheme.1 vol, 392 pgs 2019 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-216180 McCracken, Timothy THE ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS IN THE GREAT WAR: Images of war series Includes 200 illustrations.

The Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC) supported the British Army throughout WWI treating sick and wounded military personnel. The RAMC also had a range of sanitation responsibilities. The military nursing services and voluntary medical personnel provided vital support to RAMC medical units and hospitals, ensuring the effective treatment of casualties.

The size of the armies, the intensity of the combat, the power of modern weaponry and the global nature of conflict meant the number of casualties proved challenging for the medical services of all combatants, including the RAMC. Consequently a number of innovative solutions were needed, and one such innovation developed by British medical services was the use of barges for the evacuation of seriously wounded casualties.

A range of previously unpublished photographs, in thematic chapters considering aspects such as service in the United Kingdom, global warfare and commemoration, illustrate experiences of RAMC and medical personnel during the WWI.1 vol, 192 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-207060 McEntee-Taylor, Carole THE BATTLE OF BELLEWAARDE: June 1915 It was 2am on the 16th June 1915 and dawn was slowly breaking over Bellewaarde. It was exceptionally quiet, the troops of 3rd Division were situated on the western edge of Railway Wood and shrouded in a thick mist which reduced visibility and gave the illusion of safety. Across the few yards of no man's land, the German troops of Reserve Infantry Regiments (RIR) 248 and 246, and Unter-Elsassisches Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 132 were also blanketed in the thick damp mist. It swirled round their trenches, deadening sound and reinforcing the illusion that all was secure. Fifty minutes later the planned British artillery bombardment began. By the end of the day more than 4,000 men would be casualties on a field approximately half a mile square.

At the close of the 2nd Battles of Ypres, the German trenches between the Menin Road and the Ypres-Roulers railway formed a salient. From Bellewaarde ridge, situated on the eastern side of the lake, they were able to overlook the greater part of the ground east of Ypres. In early June it was decided to attack the salient, and take possession of Bellewaarde ridge. The attack was to be carried out by the 9th Brigade of the 3rd Division, with 7th Brigade in support.

Includes 100 images.1 vol, 256 pgs 2014 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-225720 Mcentee-Taylor, Carole THE BATTLE OF BELEEWAARDE: June 1915 At the close of the 2nd Battles of Ypres, the German trenches between the Menin Road and the Ypres-Roulers railway formed a salient. From Bellewaarde ridge, situated on the eastern side of the lake, they were able to overlook the greater part of the ground east of Ypres. In early June it was decided to attack the salient, and take possession of Bellewaarde ridge. The attack was to be carried out by the 9th Brigade of the 3rd Division, with 7th Brigade in support.

It was 2am on the 16th June 1915 and dawn was slowly breaking over Bellewaarde. It was exceptionally quiet, the troops of 3rd Division were situated on the western edge of Railway Wood and shrouded in a thick mist which reduced visibility and gave the illusion of safety. Across the few yards of no mans land, the German troops of Reserve Infantry Regiments (RIR) 248 and 246, and Unter-Elsssisches Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 132 were also blanketed in the thick damp mist. It swirled round their trenches, deadening sound and reinforcing the illusion that all was secure. Fifty minutes later the planned British artillery bombardment began. By the end of the day more than 4,000 men would be casualties on a field approximately half a mile square.
1 vol, 352 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-223070 McLaren, Michael FOR WHAT WE HAVE DONE: The First Attack on Bellewaarde, 16 June 1915 This study offers a detailed analysis of the enormous challenges faced by the British Army in the middle of 1915, and the risks it faced in undertaking operations while poorly equipped to do so, versus the risks posed by inaction. The decisions made to launch the offensive against the high ground on the low-lying hills commanding the eastern approaches to the medieval town of Ypres and known as Bellewaarde Ridge, are analyzed, along with the efforts made to mitigate the risks.

The outcome was dreadfully costly in human lives -- almost 4,000 casualties were suffered for a very limited territorial gain that saw German retention of the dominant ground. Still, serious attempts were being made to improve tactic, and implement new technology in a bid to overcome a strongly entrenched enemy in a frontal attack. While British attempts were continually, and effectively, thwarted by simultaneous improvements in German defensive methodology, they still represented the first tentative steps on a long and arduous course of improvement that ultimately led to the transformation of the British Army into the effective all-arms-force that played a significant role in the final victory of 1918.

Just after sunrise on 16 June 1915, two infantry brigades of British 3rd Division leapt out of their shallow trenches and charged out into No Man's Land. Their objective was a spur of German-occupied Ongoing enemy occupation of this tactically vital sector afforded the Germans almost unbroken observation of movement within the salient and seriously imperiled the nascent British positions therein. What followed, on that hot summer's day, was a somewhat typical British disaster of the early fighting on the Western Front. Worse than that, it appeared that many of those casualties had fallen victim to friendly fire as the British artillery failed to appreciate the progress of the infantry, and rained shells down onto the recently occupied German trench system.

It is easy to cast the blame, for the disaster that unfolded on Bellewaarde Ridge, on inept British leadership. The common perception is that senior officers, oblivious to the emerging challenges of the trench stalemate and comfortably quartered in safe rear areas, sent thousands of ill-equipped, brave British soldiers to face barbed wire, machine guns and heavy artillery fire without a plan, or even so much as a steel helmet for protection-small wonder so many failed to return. The reality, however, was considerably more complicated and is worthy of detailed examination if we are to prevent an injustice to the memory of the participants.

The action at Bellewaarde was conducted by a British Army that was struggling to undertake an unprecedented expansion and re-arming programme, whilst simultaneously fighting to maintain the integrity of a precarious coalition, the fragmentation of which could have lost Britain the war in short order. It was authorized and coordinated to provide support for a considerably more extensive French operation, already underway in Artois, that had in turn been launched, in part, to support the beleaguered Russian Army, still reeling from the onslaught of a recently initiated and bloody German offensive in the east. Only in the wider context of the prevailing coalition warfare can events at Bellewaarde be properly assessed.1 vol, 480 pgs 2020 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-90200 Middlebrook, Martin FIRST DAY ON THE SOMME: 1st July 1916 A fine account of the 'Blackest Day' in numbers ofcasualties. B/w illust, ondex, biblio.1 vol, 365 pgs 2003 LONDON, PEBGUIN BOOKS
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1-43322 Miles, Captain Wilfrid MIL OPS:FRANCE 1916:V2 Part of the British 'Official History Series', 51b/w maps, index, covers the Somme.1 vol, 654 pgs 1996 NASHVILLE, BATTERY PRESS
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1-228760 Mitchinson, K W OF NO EARTHLY USE: The 2nd Line Territorial Force Divisions and the Western Front Examines the UK's 2nd Line's struggle to reach establishment, discover a role, and achieve a degree of efficiency. These difficulties defined the emerging qualities and ethos of the formations and of their component units. Analyses of their performances in different battlefield scenarios affords assessments of the divisions' fighting power. Their acquisition of battlefield skills, their conceptual understanding of the war's evolving character, and their development of organizational and command structures are examined critically through the prism of both contemporary and modern doctrine.

In addition to the experiences of general trench warfare, 2nd Line divisions fought at Fromelles, Bullecourt, Third Ypres, Cambrai, and in the German offensive of March 1918. In the same way as for many divisions, some of their engagements were poorly planned, ill-prepared, and badly executed; others demonstrated a developing maturity and willingness to learn from mistakes. Includes 36 color photos, 8 maps, and 11 tables.1 vol, 320 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-49330 Mitchinson, K.W. PIONEER BATTALIONS IN THE GREAT WAR:Organized Lab Pioneer battalions, created as an expedient in 1914, were a new concept in the British Army. Intended to provide the Royal Engineers, with skilled labor and to relieve the infantry from some of its non-combatant duties, Pioneers became the work horses of the Expedentiary Forces.

The Coldstream Guards and over three dozen Country regiments each created at least one pioneer battalion. Several New Army battalions were raised specifically as Pioneers, while others were converted Territorials or Kitchener units formed originally as conventional infantry. Adopting a badge of a cross rifle and pick, these battalions wired, dug and reverted in all weathers and in all terrain. On many occasions they abandoned their working tools and fought alongside the infantry in repelling enemy attacks. In their efforts to stem the German offensives of 1918, several Pioneer units fought themselves to virtual annihilation.

Often confused with the Pioneer Corps of the Second World War, the work of the Pioneer battalions has been largely ignored or misunderstood. Far from being the units of the ages and inform, these sixty-eight battalions played a major role in the Allied victory.

Pioneer Battalions in the Great War traces the reasons behind the creation of these units, the work they performed and the dramatic transitions many of them had to undergo. It also examines how and why Pioneers have never received the recognition they deserve. 1 vol, 352 pgs 1997 LONDON, LEO COOPER BOOKS
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2-49330 Mitchinson, K.W. PIONEER BATTALIONS IN THE GREAT WAR: Organized Lab Pioneer battalions, created as an expedient in 1914, were a new concept in the British Army. Intended to provide the Royal Engineers, with skilled labor and to relieve the infantry from some of its non-combatant duties, Pioneers became the work horses of the Expeditionary Forces.

The Coldstream Guards and over three dozen Country regiments each created at least one pioneer battalion. Several New Army battalions were raised specifically as Pioneers, while others were converted Territorials or Kitchener units formed originally as conventional infantry. Adopting a badge of a cross rifle and pick, these battalions wired, dug and reverted in all weathers and in all terrain. On many occasions they abandoned their working tools and fought alongside the infantry in repelling enemy attacks. In their efforts to stem the German offensives of 1918, several Pioneer units fought themselves to virtual annihilation.

Often confused with the Pioneer Corps of the Second World War, the work of the Pioneer battalions has been largely ignored or misunderstood. Far from being the units of the aged and inform, these 68 battalions played a major role in the Allied victory.

Pioneer Battalions in the Great War traces the reasons behind the creation of these units, the work they performed and the dramatic transitions many of them had to undergo. It also examines how and why Pioneers have never received the recognition they deserve. 1 vol, 352 pgs 2014 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-214510 Moore, Lucinda ANIMALS IN THE GREAT WAR: Images of War Series Next in the series. 150 illustrations from the Mary Evans Picture Library.

Through unrivaled access to rarely seen illustrated wartime magazines, books and postcards, discover the sea lions who were trained to detect submarines, and witness the carcass of the 61ft mine-destroying wonder whale. Meet the dog that brought a sailor back from the brink of death, and inspired a Hollywood legend. See how depictions of animals were powerfully manipulated by the propaganda machine on both sides, and how the presence of animals could bring much-needed and even lifesaving companionship and cheer amid the carnage of war. By turns astonishing, heartwarming and occasionally downright bizarre, Animals in the Great War champions the little-known story of the bison, the chameleon, the canary et al in wartime.1 vol, 140 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-218770 Morsi, Paul HELL IN THE TRENCHES: Austro-Hungarian Stormtroopers and Italian Arditi in the Great War The Austro-Hungarian Stormtroopers and the Italian Arditi of World War I were elite special forces charged with carrying out bold raids and daring attacks. These units were comprised of hand-picked soldiers that possessed above-average courage, physical prowess as well as specific combat skills. Many military historians have argued that the First World War was mainly a static conflict of positional attrition, but these shock troops were responsible for developing breakthrough tactics of both fire and movement that marked a significant change to the status quo.

Both armies used special assault detachments to capture prisoners, conduct raids behind enemy lines and attack in depth in order to prepare the way for a broad infantry breakthrough. This account traces the development of Austrian and Italian assault troop tactics in the context of trench warfare waged in the mountainous front of the Alps and the rocky hills of the Carso plateau. It not only examines their innovative tactics but also their adoption of vastly improved new weapons such as light machine-guns, super-heavy artillery, flamethrowers, hand grenades, daggers, steel clubs and poison gas. Includes 124 b/w photos, two b/w ills, seven b/w maps, and three tables.

This book offers a narrative of the organizational development of the shock and assault troops, of their military operations and their combat methods. The bulk of the chapters are devoted to a historical reconstruction of the assault detachments' combat missions between 1917-18 by utilizing previously unreleased archival sources such as Italian and Austrian war diaries, official manuals, divisional and High Command reports and the soldiers' own recollections of the war. Finally, it offers a comprehensive description of their uniforms, equipment, and weapons, along with a large number of illustrations, maps, and period photographs rarely seen.1 vol, 344 pgs 2018 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-196150 Mortlock, Michael J THE EGYPTIAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE IN WORLD WAR I: A History of the British-Led Campaigns in Egypt, Palestine, and Syria This military history follows the 5th Battalion of the Suffolk regiment from England to Syria and the end of World War I. Among the previously untapped primary source materials used are the author's father's correspondence and photographs from his 1913-1919 service with the 5th Suffolk in England, Gallipoli, Egypt, Palestine, and Syria. It follows chronologically the frustrating failures, and the final victory, of the campaigns in North Africa and the Middle East and refutes the widely held misconception that cavalry played no major role in the conflict. 98 photos, maps, appendices, notes, bibliography, index.1 vol, 312 pgs 2011 US, McFARLAND & COMPANY
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1-86620 Mortlock, Michael J. LANDINGS A T SULVA BAY 1915, THE An analysis of the British Failure during theGallipoli Campaign, b/w photos/maps/illust, biblioappendicies, index.1 vol, 237 pgs 2007 US, McFARLAND & COMPANY
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1-205810 Morton-jack, George THE INDIAN ARMY ON THE WESTERN FRONT: India's Expeditionary Force to France and Belgium in the First World War The Indian army fought on the western front with the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) from 1914 to 1918. The traditional interpretations of its performance have been dominated by ideas that it was a failure.

This book offers a radical reconsideration by revealing new answers to the debate's central questions, such as whether the Indian army 'saved' the BEF from defeat in 1914, or whether Indian troops were particularly prone to self-inflicting wounds and fleeing the trenches. It looks at the Indian army from top to bottom, from generals at headquarters to snipers in no man's land.

It takes a global approach, exploring the links between the Indian army's 1914-18 campaigning in France and Belgium and its pre-1914 small wars in Asia and Africa, and comparing the performance of the Indian regiments on the western front to those in China, East Africa, Mesopotamia, and elsewhere.1 vol, 346 pgs 2014 UK, CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
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1-234990 Murland, Jerry THE BEF CAMPAIGN ON THE AISNE 1914: In the Company of Ghosts The river Aisne featured prominently in August 1914 during the Retreat from Mons and in September was the scene of bitter fighting when the BEF re-crossed it in their unsuccessful attempt to dislodge the German Army entrenched along the Northern Crest. Places the Aisne battles in their context from the BEF and German viewpoints. Highlights the early deficiencies and unpreparedness of the British Army staff and logistics organization as well as friction among the command structure, all of which hampered effective operations.

The fighting was hugely costly to the BEF, which had already fought three major engagements and marched over 200 miles in a month. The three British Corps lost over 700 officers and some 15,000 men. Little wonder one officer wrote that he felt he was in the company of ghosts.1 vol, 256 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-210360 Murphy, David BREAKING POINT OF THE FRENCH ARMY: The Nivelle Offensive of 1917 In December 1916 General Robert Nivelle was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the French armies fighting the Germans on the Western Front. He had enjoyed a meteoric rise to high command and public acclaim since the beginning of the war - he was a national hero. In return, he proclaimed he 'had the formula' that would ensure victory and end the conflict in 1917. But his offensive was a bloody and humiliating failure for France, one that could have opened the way for French defeat.

Describes how Nivelle, a highly intelligent and articulate officer, used his charm to win the support of French and British politicians, but also how he was vain and boastful and displayed no sense of operational security. By the opening of the campaign, his plan was an open secret and he had lost the ability to critically assess the operation as it developed. The result was disaster.1 vol, 208 pgs 2015 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-228370 Nash, N S BETRAYAL OF AN ARMY: Mesopotamia 1914-1916 Hardback version.

The British invasion of Mesopotamia was initially successful in securing the oil fields around Basra by November 1914. Despite evidence of stiffening Turkish resistance and inadequate supply lines which relied solely on the River Tigris, the Expeditionary Force was disastrously ordered to advance on Baghdad under the command of the ambitious, capable but flawed Major General Charles Townshend.

After a Pyrrhic victory at Ctesiphon in November 1915 the British were forced to withdraw to Kut. After a five-month siege Townshend had little option but to surrender due to heavy losses and inadequate supplies. Re-examines the circumstances and personalities that brought about such a disastrous and costly outcome to a classic example of 'mission creep'.

Such was the humiliation and loss of life that the British Parliament ordered a Mesopotamia Commission to be set up. This attributed responsibility and blame to the toxic combination of incompetent leadership and wholesale military misjudgment.1 vol, 320 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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2-228370 Nash, N S BETRAYAL OF AN ARMY: Mesopotamia 1914-1916 Softcover version.

The British invasion of Mesopotamia was initially successful in securing the oil fields around Basra by November 1914. Despite evidence of stiffening Turkish resistance and inadequate supply lines which relied solely on the River Tigris, the Expeditionary Force was disastrously ordered to advance on Baghdad under the command of the ambitious, capable but flawed Major General Charles Townshend.

After a pyrrhic victory at Ctesiphon in November 1915 the British were forced to withdraw to Kut. After a five-month siege Townshend had little option but to surrender due to heavy losses and inadequate supplies. Re-examines the circumstances and personalities that brought about such a disastrous and costly outcome to a classic example of 'mission creep'.

Such was the humiliation and loss of life that the British Parliament ordered a Mesopotamia Commission to be set up. This attributed responsibility and blame to the toxic combination of incompetent leadership and wholesale military misjudgment.1 vol, 320 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-199360 Neilburg, Michael Western Front 1914-1916 150 color and b/w photographs and 50 artworks. After the first few months of World War I, the Western Front consisted of a relatively static line of trench systems which stretched from the coast of the North Sea southwards to the Swiss border.

To try to break through the opposing lines of trenches and barbed wire entanglements, both sides employed huge artillery bombardments followed by attacks by tens of thousands of soldiers. Battles could last for months and led to casualties measured in hundreds of thousands for attacker and defender alike. After most of these attacks, only a short section of the front would have moved and only by a kilometer or two. After Gallipoli, Australians were moved to fight in France on the western Front, in battles including the Battle of the Somme. On the first day of the 1916 Battle of the Somme, 60,000 Allies were casualties, including 20,000 deaths.

The principal adversaries on the Western Front, who fielded armies of millions of men, were Germany to the East against a western alliance to the West consisting of France and the United Kingdom with sizable contingents from the British Empire, especially the Dominions. The United States entered the war in 1917 and by the summer of 1918 had an army of around half a million men which rose to a million by the time the Armistice was signed on November 11, 1918. For most of World War I, Allied Forces, predominantly those of France and the British Empire, were stalled at trenches on the Western Front.

With the last few men who served in World War I now dying out, and the 90th anniversary of the Armistice coming in November 2008, there is no better time to reevaluate this controversial war and shed fresh light on the conflict. With the aid of numerous black and white and color photographs, many previously unpublished, the World War I series recreates the battles and campaigns that raged across the surface of the globe, on land, at sea and in the air. The text is complemented by full-color maps that guide the reader through specific actions and campaigns.1 vol, 224 pgs 2012 UK, AMBER BOOKS
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1-197800 Novak, Jiri AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN SUBMARINES IN WWI Austrian submarines of World War I were known as 'U-boot,' an abbreviation of Unterseeboot. This book details the history of the development and operational use by the Austro-Hungarian navy of submarines in WWI. German use of submarines in WWI is well known - this is the fascinating and little-known history of their major ally's activities in undersea warfare.

Contains descriptions and specifications of all the boats involved. Profusely illustrated with scale drawings and many rare photos.

Oversized 8.25 x 11.75, 120+ b/w photos and scale drawings1 vol, 180 pgs 2012 UK, MMP
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1-200670 O'Neill, H.C. THE WAR IN AFRIKA AND THE FAR EAST, 1914-1917 Presented here for the first time in paperback, completely re-typeset and with the original maps and additional photographs.

Provides a concise history of the entire series of military events in Africa and Asia 1914-17, giving the reader a better idea of the relationship and chronology of these wide-ranging events. Waged by Allied troops from Britain, Kenya, South Africa, France, Belgium, Japan, India, Senegal, Netherlands, and other countries and led by such personalities as General Jan Christian Smuts, the theater of operations crossed modern-day Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Togo, Cameroon, Namibia, New Guinea, Qingdau, the Bismarck Archipelago, and other Pacific Island chains. 1 vol, 144 pgs 2012 US, WESTHOLME PUBLISHING
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1-83830 Osborne, Eric W. BATTLE OF HELIGOLAND BIGHT, THE First major action between the British and Germanfleets during WWI, this action won by the Britishhad far reaching effects on the German Navy whichwas hesitant to confront the British, maps, biblio1 vol, 141 pgs 2006 US, INDIANA UNIVERSITY
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1-214370 Osborne. Mike IF THE KAISER COMES: Defence Against a German Invasion of Britain in the First World War On the night of 20 November 1914, everything pointed to the likelihood of invasion by a German army, whisked across the North Sea on a fleet of fast transports. The Royal Navy's Grand Fleet prepared to sail south from remote bases in Scotland, shallow-draught monitors were moored in the Wash, and 300,000 troops stood by to repel the enemy on the beaches.

Fortunately, the night passed without incident. For thirty years prior to the First World War, writers, with a variety of motivations, had been forecasting such an invasion. Britain regarded the army as an imperial police force and, despite the experience gained in military exercises involving simulated invasions, the Royal Navy was still expected to fulfill its traditional role of intercepting and destroying enemy forces.

However, as the technology of warfare developed, with the proliferation of ever more powerful warships, submarines, mines, and torpedoes, alongside the added promise of aerial assault, it became obvious that these long-established notions of the Navy's invincibility might no longer be realistic. The perceived threat of invasion, whether justified or not, persisted throughout World War I, and this book describes the measures taken to protect Britain against enemy attack by land, sea, or air.1 vol, 224 pgs 2017 UK, FONTHILL MEDIA
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1-222680 Otte, Maarten THE ST. MIHIEL OFFENSIVE: 12 to 16 September 1918 The St Mihiel Offensive was the first full scale attack that was under the direct command of the Americans. General J Pershing combined his command of the First (at the time the only) American Army with that of Commander in Chief of the AEF, a tremendous burden.

The American attack (with the assistance of a French Corps) was an outstanding success and the Germans were forced into a rapid withdrawal to the Michel Line, a strongly defended position that formed the Hindenburg Line in this area. Pershing's original hope had been to continue the offensive to seize Metz, crucial rail links and economically vital areas to the German war effort.

Profusely illustrated with contemporary photographs and numerous maps, the narrative is supplemented by a number of first hand accounts and supported by several walking and car tours.1 vol, 320 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-230830 Paasche, Till GENERAL JAN SMUTS: His First World War in Africa, 1914-1917 World War I ushered in a renewed scramble for Africa. At its helm, Jan Smuts grabbed the opportunity to realize his ambition of a Greater South Africa. He set his sights upon the vast German colonies of South-West Africa and East Africa - the demise of which would end the Kaiser's grandiose schemes for Mittelafrika. As part of his strategy to shift South Africa's borders inexorably northward, Smuts even cast an eye toward Portuguese and Belgian African possessions.

Smuts, his abilities as a general much denigrated by both his contemporary and then later modern historians, was no armchair soldier. This cabinet minister and statesman donned a uniform and led his men into battle. He learned his soldiery craft under General Koos De la Rey's tutelage, and another soldier-statesman, General Louis Botha during the South African War 1899-1902. He emerged from that war, immersed in the Boer maneuver doctrine he devastatingly waged in the guerrilla phase of that conflict. His daring and epic invasion of the Cape at the head of his commando remains legendary.

The first phase of the German South West African campaign and the Afrikaner Rebellion in 1914 placed his abilities as a sound strategic thinker and a bold operational planner on display. Champing at the bit, he finally had the opportunity to command the Southern Forces in the second phase of the German South West African campaign.

Placed in command of the Allied forces in East Africa in 1916, he led a mixed bag of South Africans and Imperial troops against the legendary Paul von Lettow-Vorbeck and his Shutztruppe. Using his penchant for Boer maneuver warfare together with mounted infantry led and manned by Boer Republican veterans, he proceeded to free the vast German territory from Lettow-Vorbeck's grip. Often leading from the front, his operational concepts were an enigma to the British under his command, remaining so to modern-day historians. Although unable to bring the elusive and wily Lettow-Vorbeck to a final decisive battle, Smuts conquered most of the territory by the end of his tenure in February 1917.1 vol, 288 pgs 2022 US, CASEMATE
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1-192710 Pengelly, Colin Albert Ball VC: Fighter Pilot Hero of World War I Albert Ball's individuality and his insistence on fighting alone set him apart from other fighter pilots during World War One. His invincible courage and utter determination made him a legend not only in Britain but also amongst his enemies, to whom the sight of his lone Nieuport Scout brought fear.

In 1914 he enlisted in the British army with the 2/7th Battalion (Robin Hoods), of the Sherwood Foresters, Notts and Derby Regiment. By the October of 1914 he had reached the rank of Sergeant and then in the same month was made a Second-Lieutenant to his own battalion. In June 1915 he paid for private tuition and trained as a pilot at Hendon.

In October 1915 he obtained Royal Aero Club Certificate and requested transfer to the Royal Flying Corps. The transfer granted, he further trained at Norwich and Upavon, being awarded the pilot's brevet on 22 January 1916. On 16 May 1916 - flying Bristol Scout 5512 - he opened his score, shooting down an Albatros C-type over Beaumont. On 29 May 1916 he shot down two LVG C-types, whilst flying his Nieuport 5173.

Captain Albert Ball made his final flight on 7 May 1917 when he flew SE5 A4850 as part of an eleven-strong hunting patrol into action against Jagdstaffel 11, led by Lothar Von Richthofen. 1 vol, 208 pgs 2010 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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2-196740 Perrett, Bryan NORTH SEA BATTLEGROUND: The War at Sea 1914 - 1918 Engagements of special note include The Battle of Heligoland Bight, the attempted first German Bombardment of Yarmouth; the German bombardments of Scarborough, Whitby, and Hartlepool, Scheer's escape, and the Battle of Dogger Bank. Other actions include the Zeppelin raids, unrestricted U Boat Warfare, the Battle of Jutland and its consequences, the second Battle of Heligoland Bight, the climax and defeat of the German heavy bomber air offensive against the UK, the 1918 Zeebrugge and Ostend raids, North Sea mine barriers, and the mutiny of the High Seas Fleet. Includes 30 b/w plates.1 vol, 160 pgs 2023 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-205630 Philbin, Tobias R. BATTLE OF DOGGER BANK: The First Dreadnought Engagement, January 1915 On January 24, 1915, a German naval force commanded by Admiral Franz von Hipper conducted a raid on British fishing fleets in the area of the Dogger Banks. The force was engaged by a British force, which had been alerted by a decoded radio intercept. The ensuing battle would prove to be the largest and longest surface engagement until the Battle of Jutland the following summer.

While the Germans lost an armored cruiser with heavy loss of life and Hipper's flagship was almost sunk, confusion in executing orders allowed the Germans to escape. The British considered the battle a victory; but the Germans had learned important lessons and they would be better prepared for the next encounter with the British fleet at Jutand. 1 vol, 216 pgs 2014 US, INDIANA UNIVERSITY PRESS
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1-212560 Pickthalll, Barry THE RED BARON: Images of War Beginning his air war career on the Western Front in 1916, Manfred von Richthofen, or the Red Baron as he became known, had shot down an impressive total of 15 aircraft by January 1917, as well as being appointed commander of his own unit.

By the time of his death in 1918, he had destroyed a staggering total of 80 aircraft. From the perspective of the Allies, he was a deadly menace. For the Germans, he was a fighter pilot hero of legendary significance. This fascinating collection of rare images offers a fresh perspective on the Baron himself, as well as a number of his adversaries from the Allied side of the line.

Found by chance at a car boot sale by the author, this collection has sat mostly unused for almost a century.1 vol, 112 pgs 2016 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-193440 Pidgeon, Trevor TANKS ON THE SOMME: From Morval to Beaumont Hamel On 15 September 1916 during the Battle of the Somme, tanks - one of the decisive weapons of twentieth-century warfare - were sent into action for the first time. In this, his last work which was completed shortly before he died, he reconstructs the tank actions that took place between late September and November when the Somme offensive was closed down. His account gives a vivid insight into the actions and experiences of the tank crews, and it shows the appalling dangers they faced as they maneuvered their crude, vulnerable and unreliable machines towards the enemy.

6 x 9.5 inches, 30 illustrations.1 vol, 176 pgs 2010 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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1-46080 Pidgeon, Trevor TANKS AT FLEURS, THE Over-sized at 8.5x11 inches, an account of the first use of tanks in war at the Battle of Lers-Courcelette, the Somme, February 1916. This definitive work includes many b/w illustrations, photos, maps, and also includes a separate map volume.2 vol, 290 pgs 1995 UK, FAIRMILE BOOKS
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1-15040 Pitt, Barrie 1918: The Last Act By 1918, after three years of war, Europe was weary of the stalemate and the terrible slaughter on the Western Front. The Russian Front had collapsed but the United States had abandoned her neutral stance and joined the Allies.

So the stage was set for what would be the last year of the Great War. Acclaimed military historian Barrie Pitt describes the savage battles that raged unceasingly along the Western front, and analyses the policies of the warring powers and studies the men who led them. From the German onslaught of 21st March 1918 - the Kaiser's Battle designed to force a resolution before America's armies could tip the balance - through the struggles in Champagne and the Second Battle of the Marne to the turning point in August and final victory, the author gathers together scattered material to make an enthralling book. 1 vol, 320 pgs 2014 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-62090 Poolman, Kenneth ZEPPLINS AGAINST LONDON The story of the German Zepplin raids during WWI.1 vol, 246 pgs 1961 NY, JOHN DAY COMAPNY
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1-192620 Racier, Ted CROWNS IN THE GUTTER - A Stategic Analysis of World War I World War I was the crucial event of the 20th century, as the great European powers-- which until then dominated the world economically, militarily and politically-- destroyed themselves. That led to a second war a generation later, enabled the ascendance of the United States and Soviet Union, and unleashed the forces of nationalism and self-determination around the globe. On the battlefield the war ushered in the age of the internal-combustion engine and wireless communication, making factories and science as important as manpower and generalship.

In the midst of all that, politicians and generals still had a war to win, and soldiers a war to fight. Crowns in the Gutter provides a concise analysis of the strategies and tactics employed to to try to achieve those goals. The chapters cover the entire war chronologically. They weave together the campaigns and battles with political events, improvements in weapons and changes in combat methodology, into one seamless story. The narrative also has dozens of maps and diagrams to further illustrate all the action of the first total war.1 vol, 362 pgs 2010 CA, DECISION GAMES
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1-220000 Radley, Kenneth ON THE DANGEROUS EDGE: British and Canadian Trench Raiding on the Western Front 1914-1918 Examines the nature, purposes, mechanics, execution, and value of trench raiding. Leadership was critical since raiding posed many challenges including vicious hand-to-hand fighting most often at night in unfamiliar trenches. These are just some of the reasons why raids are high in human interest. Includes 29 maps, 28 b/w photos, and 9 b/w illustrations.

At the end of the first eight chapters, which thematically answer Kipling's six queries, readers will be well aware of the nature of planning and executing raids. No other book tackles 'How' to raid to the extent this one does. The first half also enables fuller appreciation of the lessons, course and conduct of the selected raids that year by year comprise the last half, based on criteria such as unusual nature, purpose, size or technology, reasons for success or failure, innovation, and lessons. 1 vol, 548 pgs 2019 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-223980 Raw, David Gallipoli: The Egerton Diaries and Papers - The diaries and papers of Major-General Granville Egerton CB Commanding 52nd Lowland Division at Gallipoli, June-September, 1915 As Commander of 52nd Division, Granville Egerton kept a detailed long daily diary of the events, conditions and personalities at Gallipoli between June and September, 1915.

He is highly critical of the decisions and tactics of the campaign as well as of his C-in-C Sir Ian Hamilton and Corps Commander Aylmer Hunter-Weston. 'Ian Hamilton can't help himself from being a liar'.

The daily long diary was sent by King's Messenger to his mother in Bournemouth. It gives a vivid picture of life on the Peninsula. The long diary is now deposited in the National Archives.

He also details the impact of the Gretna Railway disaster before embarkation.

'I landed at Cape Helles Gallipoli Peninsula in Command of the 52nd Lowland Division on June 21st, 1915, and left it on September 16th, 1915. I landed a weak division of 10,900 men, and within three weeks, had lost 4,800 killed and wounded, and about 1,000 sick - of the officers over 70% were hors de combat during this short period'.

He also kept a short diary which details the deteriorating state of his own health, exacerbated by local conditions. The short diaries are in the National Library of Scotland.

In addition Egerton supplied evidence to the Dardanelles Commission and kept post-war Journals with an evaluation of the campaign and the views of his own circle of friends. He records a critical conversation with Kitchener before embarkation. The papers and journals are in the National Library of Scotland and in the Imperial War Museum.

The author reproduces the diaries and papers in full with detailed notes and analysis in chronological order1 vol, 158 pgs 2020 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-214740 Rawson, Andrew THE ARRAS CAMPAIGN: 1917 This is an account of the British Expeditionary Force's actions during the spring of 1917. It begins with the Allied plans for the New Year and shows how they were undone by the German decision to withdraw to a pre-prepared defensive line. Includes 60 integrated maps and an 8-page plate section.

The story follows the cautious advance across devastated territory to the Hindenburg Line and the subsequent revision in Allied plans. The Arras offensive on 9 April resulted in the capture of Vimy Ridge by the Canadians and the longest advance by British troops since trench warfare began. But attempts to replicate the success at places like Oppy, Roeux, Monchy, and Bullecourt ended in bloody failure. Each large battle and minor action is given equal treatment, giving a detailed insight into the most talked about side of the campaign, the British side.

There are details on the reasoning behind each battle, the objectives and the tactics. There is discussion about how the infantry, the artillery, the cavalry, the engineers, and Royal Flying Corps worked together. We see how they used new techniques or made costly mistakes during the attacks.

Over 60 new maps chart the day by day progress of each battle and action. Together the narrative and maps provide an insight into the British Army's experience during this important campaign early in 1917. Where possible the men who made a difference are mentioned; those who led the attacks, those who faced the counterattacks and those who were awarded the Victoria Cross. Discover the spring 1917 campaign experienced by the British Army and learn how its brave soldiers fought and died achieving their objectives.1 vol, 256 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-216710 Rawson, Andrew THE CAMBRAI CAMPAIGN 1917 An account of the British Expeditionary Force's battles in November and December of 1917. It starts with the plan to carry out a tank raid on the Hindenburg Line at Cambrai. The raid grew into a full scale attack and Third Army would rely on a different style of attack. The preliminary bombardment would be done away with and the troops would assemble in secret. Includes 16 black and white images and 35 maps.

Predicted fire had reached such a level of accuracy that 1,000 guns could hit targets without registration. Meanwhile, over 375 tanks would lead the infantry through the Hindenburg Line, ripping holes in the wire and suppressing the enemy. The study of the German counterattack ten days later, illustrates the different tactics they used and the British experience on the defensive.

Each stage of the battle is given equal treatment, with detailed insights into the most talked about side of the campaign, the British side. It explains how far the Tank Corps had come in changing the face of trench warfare. Over 40 new maps chart the day by day progress of each corps on each day. Together the narrative and the maps provide an insight into the British Army's experience during this important campaign. The men who made a difference are mentioned; those who led the advances, those who stopped the counterattacks and those who were awarded the Victoria Cross.1 vol, 200 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-219230 Rawson, Andrew BRITISH EXPEDITIONARY FORCE: The Final Advance September to November 1918 Covers the British Expeditionary Force's part in the final days of the Advance to Victory. It starts with the massive offensive against the Hindenburg Line at the end of September 1918. Second Army launched the first of the British attacks in Flanders on the 28th, followed by Fourth Army the next day along the St Quentin Canal. Includes 50 black and white maps.

Both First and Third Armies joined in, breaking the Hindenburg Line across the Lys plain and the Artois region, taking Cambrai by 10 October. The narrative then follows the advance through the battles of the River Selle and the River Sambre. It culminates with the final operations, including the actions at Maubeuge and Mons, just before the Armistice on 11 November 1918. Time and again the British and Empire troops used well-rehearsed combined arms tactics to break down German resistance as the four year conflict came to an end.

Each stage of the six week long battle is dealt with equally, focusing on the most talked about side of the campaign, the BEF's side. Over fifty new maps chart the day by day progress of the five armies. Together the narrative and the maps explain the British Army's experience during the days of World War One. The men who led the advances, broke down the defenses and those who were awarded the Victoria Cross are mentioned. Discover the end of the Advance to Victory and learn how the British Army reached the peak of their learning curve.1 vol, 240 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-221990 Rawson, Andrew THE LEARNING PROCESS: The BEF's Art of War on the Western Front 1914-18 The men who went to war in August 1914 fought completely differently to those who survived until the Armistice on 11 November 1918. Analyzes the bloody learning process the British Expeditionary Force had to go through on the Western Front. Explains the development of the tactics, impact new weapons and ammunition, and new challenges of modified and improved German defensive tactics and upgraded fortifications. Includes 10 maps.

Each battle and campaign is studied in turn, starting with the first lessons learnt by the Old Contemptibles who served 1914 and the rigid attack plans of 1915. Next comes the rapid evolution of infantry and artillery plans during the Somme campaign in the summer of 1916 and the changes made to accommodate the tank in the autumn.

The important developments in combined arms warfare, and the German reactions to it, are followed through as the 1917 campaigns of Arras and Ypres are discussed. The year ends with a look at the Tank Corps' successes and problems which were highlighted at Cambrai.

The year 1918 starts with the huge German offensives across the Somme, the Lys, and on the Aisne. The strategic mistakes made before the battles, and the tactical decisions made during them, are looked at in turn. Finally, we see how the art of combined arms warfare matured during the offensives of July and August 1918, culminating with the breaking of the Drocourt-Queant Line and the Hindenburg Line in September.1 vol, 346 pgs 2019 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-214000 Reddan, William OTHER MEN'S LIVES: Experiences of a Doughboy, 1917-1919 Written in 1936, this recounts the complete story of Capt. William J. Reddan of the NJ National Guard after reporting for service with the Army's Company B, 114th Infantry Regt, 29th Infantry Division in March 1917. Covers training and then duty in France in June 1918 as he took part in the Meuse-Argonne offensive. Wounded by both shrapnel and gas, Reddan was evacuated to a field hospital and did not return to his unit until after peace was declared.1 vol, 352 pgs 2017 US, WESTHOLME PUBLISHING
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1-210860 Rempe, Paul editor FROM GERMAN CAVALRY OFFICER TO RECONNAISSANCE PILOT: The World War I History, Memories, and Photographs of Leonhard Rempe, 1914-1921 21-year-old Leonhard Rempe volunteered to serve Germany in 1914. By the time WWI ended, he had seen action on both major fronts, witnessed the war from the back of a horse and the cockpit of a plane, and amassed one of the more unique records of anyone in the Kaiser's army. From German Cavalry Officer to Reconnaissance Pilot is his remarkable story. 79 images, 3 maps.

Rempe initially served as a cavalryman in the 35th (1st West Prussian) Field Artillery of the XX Armee-Korps, fighting in several bloody and significant battles against the Russians on the Eastern Front. In 1916, he exchanged his spurs for the cockpit and transferred to the Western front. Flying specially built planes for reconnaissance work was dangerous duty, but Rempe relished his time in the open cockpits, flying at altitudes high and low to provide detailed intelligence information for the German army. He met and knew many of the pilots who flew in both fighter and reconnaissance planes, including Manfred von Richthoven-the Red Baron. Unlike so many of his fellow pilots, Rempe survived several crashes, and was shot down over Reims, France, in March of 1918.

At war's end, Rempe returned to a defeated Germany in the midst of turmoil and revolution and served briefly in a Freikorps (Free Corps) regiment dedicated to preserving the new government in Weimar against German Communists. Seeking a new beginning, he arrived at Ellis Island in the spring of 1923 to start his life as an American. He brought with him flight reports, other miscellaneous documents, and scores of remarkable photographs documenting his wartime service, most of which are published here for the first time. During 1956, the last year of his life, Rempe penned a brief memoir of his WWI service which, together with the photographic record, forms the basis of this book.1 vol, 144 pgs 2016 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-202140 Renz. Irina SCORCHED EARTH: The Germans on the Somme 1914-18 This book discusses in detail the experience of German warfare in the first World War, focusing specifically on the battle of the Somme. The Somme, together with other regions of northern France, had also lain under German domination. Its inhabitants had been rigorously suppressed and their possessions carted off as booty.

Finally, during their 1917 withdrawal, the Germans had subjected the whole region to Operation Alberich, a retreat involving unparalleled brutality which left the population in occupation of a wilderness wrought by war (the 'scorched earth policy'). A well-known, and well-researched account, the authors have combined their research skills to produce a book which includes private testimonies. Amongst these are many unknown or previously unpublished letters and diaries as well as numerous photographs.1 vol, 256 pgs 2009 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-GMT1411 Resch, Michael 1914 Serbien muss Sterbien 1914, Serbien Muss Sterbien (an Austro-Hungarian jingle that translates to 'Serbia must die') is a wargame covering the initial campaigns on the Balkan Front in WWI. The map encompasses the primary theater of war from Peterwardein in the north, Sarajevo in the west, to Nis in the south-east.

The game system used is the same as found in 1914, Offensive a Outrance and includes three scenarios: two short and a Grand Campaign scenario that covers the period from the initial Austro-Hungarian invasion in August to exhaustion a stalemate in December.

Game Scale
Combat units are primarily Divisions and Brigades. Each hex is approximately 8 kilometers across. Each game turn represents from two to four days of time depending on the season.

Game Components: 420 multi-colored 1/2-inch die-cut counters, One 22x34-inch mapsheet, 24-page Rule Booklet, Scenario Booklet, Two 8 1/2x11-inch Player Aid cards, One 8 1/2x11-inch GT Record Track, 6 small army organizational displays, and four 6-sided dice.1 vol, 1 pgs 2015 US, GMT GAMES LLC
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1-85010 Revell, Alex BRITISH SINGLE SEATER FIGHTER SQUADRONS OF WWI Detailed history, 200+ b/w photos.1 vol, 366 pgs 2006 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-211250 Roberts, Chris THE LANDING AT ANZAC: 1915 Challenges many of the cherished myths of the most celebrated battle in Australian and New Zealand history -- myths that have endured for almost a century.

Told from both the ANZAC and Turkish perspectives, this meticulously researched account questions several of the claims of Charles Bean's magisterial and much-quoted Australian official history and presents a fresh examination of the evidence from a range of participants. Also pulls the Gallipoli campaign into the modern era and produces a number of lessons from the armies of today. 1 vol, 188 pgs 2016 AUSTRALIA, BIG SKY PUBLISHING
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1-203840 Robertshaw, Andrew 24HR UNDER ATTACK: Tommy Defends the Frontline Ten million military personnel died during the Great War. Many millions of them experienced horrendous enemy attacks on entrenched positions that stretched across France and Belgium, as well as further afield. This book relives 24 hours of an actual platoon under attack, using a battalion war diary to follow the assault hour by hour.

A team of historians and archaeologists reconstructs the fighting, revealing how the British Tommy defended his hard-won positions against heavy fire and enemy attack. Robertshaw presents the Great War in color, as it was experienced, using stunning images of re-enactors to bring the the full force of these frightening assaults to life. 1 vol, 192 pgs 2013 UK, SPELLMOUNT PRESS
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1-230180 Robinson, Joseph CHASING THE GREAT RETREAT: The German Cavalry Pursuit of the British Expeditionary Force before the Battle of the Marne August 1914 The focus is on the German pursuit of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) retreat. We show that the Great War should have ended on 23 August 1914 but, due to the 'fog and friction of war' it did not and 'Chasing the BEF' was born. This is a story of missed opportunities made more astonishing by the amount of propaganda extolled by some British authors. This propaganda line claimed that British firepower dealt a great blow to the German army at the Battle of Mons. Much is told about the British soldiers' ability to fire 15 rounds of aimed shooting in a minute, which allegedly the Germans mistook for machine-gun fire. Clearly in their eyes, the British won that battle. Britain, in fact, lost the Battle of Mons and should have lost the war on 23 August. Germany missed a wide-open door that would have spelled disaster for the BEF and the entire Left Flank of the French army. Includes 27 b/w photos and 15 maps.

We focus on the role of the German cavalry. This arm is seriously understudied and has had little place in some official histories. In general, both British and German works ignore the role the cavalry played in the war. We are talking about the Right Wing of the German army only, consisting of the German First Army, Second Army, and two cavalry formations known as Hoherer Kavallerie-Kommandeur (HKK 1 and HKK 2). The HKK were ad hoc organizations that had never been tested before the war. They are often wrongly referred to as a cavalry corps - the cavalry did not become a corps until 1915 - but neither were they similar to an infantry corps. However, many authors do not understand the concept of the HKK and therefore do not address the cavalry in operational maneuvers.

Written as a sequel to the award-winning German Failure in Belgium, August 1914: How Faulty Reconnaissance Exposed the Weakness of the Schlieffen Plan (2019), which won the Tomlinson Book Award for best First World War English language book in 2020, this volume stands alone as the German army chases the well-documented 'Great Retreat'. 1 vol, 178 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-207740 Rogan, Eugene THE FALL OF THE OTTOMANS: The Great War in the Middle East In 1914 the Ottoman Empire was depleted of men and resources after years of war against Balkan nationalist and Italian forces. But in the aftermath of the assassination in Sarajevo, the powers of Europe were sliding inexorably toward war, and not even the Middle East could escape the vast and enduring consequences of one of the most destructive conflicts in human history. The Great War spelled the end of the Ottomans, unleashing powerful forces that would forever change the face of the Middle East.

The book brings the First World War and its immediate aftermath in the Middle East to vivid life, uncovering the often ignored story of the region's crucial role in the conflict. Bolstered by German money, arms, and military advisors, the Ottomans took on the Russian, British, and French forces, and tried to provoke Jihad against the Allies in their Muslim colonies.

Unlike the static killing fields of the Western Front, the war in the Middle East was fast-moving and unpredictable, with the Turks inflicting decisive defeats on the Entente in Gallipoli, Mesopotamia, and Gaza before the tide of battle turned in the Allies' favor. The great cities of Baghdad, Jerusalem, and Damascus fell to invading armies before the Ottomans agreed to an armistice in 1918.

The postwar settlement led to the partition of Ottoman lands between the victorious powers, and laid the groundwork for the ongoing conflicts that continue to plague the modern Arab world. A sweeping narrative of battles and political intrigue from Gallipoli to Arabia, The Fall of the Ottomans is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the Great War and the making of the modern Middle East.1 vol, 512 pgs 2015 US, BASIC BOOKS
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1-214990 Rogers, David BULLETS, BOMBS AND POISON GAS: Supplying the Troops on the Western Front 1914-1918, Documentary Sources Soldiers in the trenches were issued with four bullets a day unless they were either snipers or manned a machine gun. This does not seem like a lot of bullets. However, four bullets a day is 28 per week. Therefore a million soldiers need 28 million bullets per week. Of course there were a lot more than a million troops at the Western Front, and despite soldiers with other than front-line duties, the number of bullets required was considerable!

Supplying the troops was further complicated by the need to ensure that the many and varied shells were available for the howitzers, mortars, and other artillery. Furthermore, there was a need for essential supplies of a whole manner of other materials, including rations for the troops and food for the horses. Aircraft and tanks also started to make an appearance on the battlefield at this time, requiring even more supplies. Indeed there is one account of a horse drawn cart carrying aircraft fuel to the aeroplanes.

The static nature of battle led to the use of a narrow gauge railway network and a roll on-roll off ferry port in Kent to speed deliveries along. Unfortunately, not all of the traffic was towards the trenches. Sadly there were many casualties who needed to return to the hospitals either in the field or back in Britain. The returning trains performed this vital function. Servicing this supply chain was a complex business, leading to some interesting issues. 1 vol, 304 pgs 2017 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-200900 Rogerson, Sidiney THE LAST OF EBB: The Battle of the Aisne, 1918 In 1918, the Germans launched the Spring Offensive. Aware that American troops would soon be arriving in Europe, the Germans saw this as their last chance to win the war. If they could overcome the Allied armies and reach Paris, victory might be possible. The German offensive was initially a great success. Striking at the Allied line's strongest point, the Chemin des Dames, they burst their way through and made quick progress towards Marne. However, the advance eventually stalled. With supply shortages and lack of reserves, this was to be the 'last ebb' of the German war effort.

Rogerson, a young officer in the West Yorkshire Regiment, describes the experiences of his battalion from the Aisne through to the Marne. Fighting under French command, the West Yorkshires were inadequately supported by artillery and practically without help from the air. The 4 tired divisions were forced to fight and run 27 miles across wooded hills and three rivers on emergency rations.

The author vividly conveys the bravery and extraordinary resilience of the West Yorkshires, who were able to face up to the terrible ordeal of such a battle without loss of morale. Remarkably for a book of this period, an account by Major-General A. D. von Unruh, which gives the German perspective of the offensive, has been included.1 vol, 147 pgs 2011 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-62510 Rosenhainer, Ernst FORWARD MARCH:Memoirs of a German Officer in WWI The author served on both the Eastern & Westernfronts during WWI, 60+ illust, 20+ maps, index.1 vol, 208 pgs 2000 PA, WHITE MANE PUBLISHING
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1-227330 Rossi, Egidio GAS WARFARE IN THE FIRST WORLD WAR: Anti-Gas Protection and Gas Masks in the Armies of the German Empire, Austria-Hungary and Italy Describes the development of WWI gas-defence equipment over time, including the first respirators borrowed from the sanitary sector to sophisticated protective masks with filters and their corresponding containers and special clothing for protection against blister-forming gases. Numerous official documents from the war years are accompanied by a number of important original photographs. Photographs of more than 200 original specimens preserved in private collections and museums illustrate the most important gas-defence equipment used during WWI by Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy.

Also contains an historical overview of research in the field of poison gases by the three nations, information about the industries that took part in their production, and a chapter dedicated to the most important types of poison gas.1 vol, 504 pgs 2021 AUSTRIA, VERLAG MILITARIA
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1-217600 Rostron, Peter THE BATTLE THAT WON THE WAR - BELLENGLISE: Breaching the Hindenburg Line 1918 It is no exaggeration to claim that 46th North Midland Division's action on 29 September 1918 was the hammer blow that shattered the will of the German High Command.

Painting the strategic picture from early 1918 and the dark weeks following the German's March offensive, the Author lays the ground for the Allied counter-strike. Ahead of them was the mighty Hindenburg Line, the Kaiser's formidable defensive obstacle given added strength by the St Quentin Canal.

Undaunted the Allies attacked using American, Australian, and British formations. Led by Major General Boyd, 46 Division stormed the Canal and, thanks to a combination of sound planning and determined courageous fighting, seized their Hindenburg Line objective by the end of the day.

The psychological damage to the German will, already weakened by the failure of the Spring offensive, is demonstrate by Ludendorff's collapse and opening of negotiations that led five weeks later to the Armistice.1 vol, 0 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-213260 Sadler, John and Silvie Fisch SPY OF THE CENTURY: Alfred Redl and the Betrayal of Austria-Hungary During the night of 24 to 25 May 1913 three high-ranking military officials waited for hours outside a hotel in the center of Vienna. At around 2am, they heard the shot of a Browning. They knew that one of their own has just ended his life: Colonel Alfred Redl, the former deputy head of the Evidenzburo, the Austro-Hungarian General Staff's directorate of military intelligence, and confidant of the heir to the throne. His suicide note reads: 'Levity and passion have destroyed me.'

What no one had known: for almost a decade he had betrayed significant and damaging secrets to the Italians, the French and the Russians.

But what had been his motives? Redl owed everything to the army he deceived. Was he trapped into treason by blackmail? There were no definite answers for almost 100 years. The true story has only recently been reconstructed, after Austrian historians rediscovered long-lost records.1 vol, 240 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-210630 Sams, Chris GERMAN RAIDERS OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR: Kaiserliche Marine Cruisers and the Epic Chases As the world plunged into war in August 1914, two Kaiserliche Marine fleets and several detached cruisers lay beyond the North Sea. These vessels posed a serious threat to British merchant vessels and naval superiority.

Beyond the British blockade there was little chance of reinforcement and resupply of ammunition - their commanders had to make some hard decisions as to what to do for their crews. Admiral Wilhelm Souchon had to cross the Mediterranean with a superior French and British fleet in pursuit. Admiral Maximilian Von Spee had to decide what to do half a world away from Germany with colonies and friendly shipping rapidly being overtaken by Allied forces.

With only the ammunition on board his vessels, he had to fight his way through the British lines to get his men home. Captain Karl Von Muller led the 'Emden' on a daring campaign of commerce raiding as did the commander of the 'Karlsruhe'. Other cruisers also carried out cruiser warfare seriously affecting Allied merchant shipping. The Royal Navy expended a lot of resources to try and remove these threats and Admiral Craddock swept down the coast of America chasing phantoms only to find what he was looking for with fatal results at Coronel.1 vol, 224 pgs 2016 UK, FONTHILL MEDIA
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1-223060 Samson, Anne KITCHENER: The Man Not the Myth This new profile of Kitchener considers him an outsider within the British establishment. Of his 64 years, a mere 11, and those not consecutive, were spent in England. He learned from those around him, ways that were not always understood and appreciated by those educated in England. Includes 10 b/w photos, 4 maps, and 6 tables.

Consideration is given to his skills, interests, beliefs, and relationships -- charting his development from birth in Ireland to education in Europe, training at Woolwich, and what he learnt from his military experiences. It considers his relationships with Free Masonry, journalists, politicians, subordinates, and women. His sense of history, cultural awareness, and foresight made him a man ahead of his time. For all his faults, Kitchener was loyal, dependable, sensitive, and the best man for the job in 1914.1 vol, 274 pgs 2020 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-206170 Scheer, Admiral Reinhard Germany's High Sea Fleet in the World War Anglo-German naval rivalry before 1914 had been expected to culminate in a cataclysmic fleet action in the North Sea once war was declared, a battle upon which the outcome of the war would depend: yet the two fleets met only once, at Jutland in 1916, and the battle was far from conclusive. 1 portrait and 28 plans.

In his own account of the war in the North Sea, first published in 1920, Admiral Scheer, the German commander at Jutland, gives his own explanation for the failure of either fleet to achieve the decisive victory expected of it, particularly the failure of his own operation plans that resulted in the battle of Jutland.

This book is an invaluable account of one of the most important theaters of the First World War, written by one of its most senior commanders.1 vol, 396 pgs 2014 UK, FRONTLINE
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1-70170 Scheer, Admiral Reinhard GERMANY'S HIGH SEAS FLEET IN THE WORLD WAR Concise and open account of the operations of the German Fleet in WWI, covers all theaters, b/w foldout maps, index1 vol, 376 pgs 2002 NASHVILLE, BATTERY PRESS
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1-210530 Schindler, John R FALL OF THE DOUBLE EAGLE: The Battle for Galicia and the Demise of Austria-Hungary Although southern Poland and western Ukraine are not often thought of in terms of decisive battles in World War I, the impulses that precipitated the battle for Galicia in August 1914 - and the unprecedented carnage that resulted - effectively doomed the Austro-Hungarian Empire just six weeks into the war.

Despite military weakness and the foreseeable ill consequences, Austria-Hungary consciously chose war in that fateful summer of 1914. Through close examination of the Austro-Hungarian military, especially its elite general staff, Schindler shows how even a war that Vienna would likely lose appeared preferable to the foul peace the senior generals loathed. After Serbia outgunned the polyglot empire in a humiliating defeat, and the offensive into Russian Poland ended in the massacre of more than 400,000 Austro-Hungarians in just three weeks, the empire never recovered. While Austria-Hungary's ultimate defeat and dissolution were postponed until the autumn of 1918, the late summer of 1914 on the plains and hills of Galicia sealed its fate.1 vol, 360 pgs 2015 US, UNIV OF NEBRASKA
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1-212960 Schwink, Otto THE GERMAN ARMY: From Mobilisation to First Ypres - Images of War Special Issue This new volume in the long-running Images of War series features the actions of the Imperial German Army at Ypres from 1914-15. Includes 250 illustrations.

In the autumn of 1917 Captain Otto Schwink, a General Staff Officer, by order of the Chief of the General Staff of the Field Army, produced a book entitled The Germans at Ypres 1914. Herr Schwink's text is reproduced accompanied by rare photographs illustrating the Imperial German Army as it was in the prewar era and in the field during the campaign, which culminated in the four year struggle for the Ypres salient. Photographs depict the troops, officers, supporting artillery, High Command, and the events of the 1914 Christmas truce.

This volume also features a chapter on Adolf Hitler's service during the Great War, which both began and ended in the Ypres salient, and includes a selection of rare photographs illustrating Hitler's experience in the ranks of the Bavarian Army in Flanders.1 vol, 128 pgs 2016 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-220560 Scotland, Tom A TIME TO DIE AND A TIME TO LIVE: Disaster to Triumph: Groundbreaking Developments in Care of the Wounded on the Western Front 1914-1918 Describes the tremendous progress was made in the treatment of wounded soldiers during the Great War which significantly improved chances of survival. It describes ground breaking advances in resuscitation, anesthesia and surgery which established the foundations of modern war surgery. It stresses the importance of blood transfusion. Includes 90 b/w photos, 8 b/w maps, and 25 tables.

In 1914, definitive management of wounds took place at base hospitals after a journey which sometimes took days. Resuscitation was practically non- existent, anesthesia was poor and surgical methods were hopelessly inadequate. Many soldiers developed catastrophic wound infections and died as a result of overwhelming sepsis when they should have survived.

Two pioneering surgeons challenged established doctrine and introduced new surgical methods against much opposition and hostility from clinicians who lacked vision to see beyond existing methods of treatment. Resuscitation and anesthesia were transformed as knowledge increased and by 1917 blood transfusion became very important in improving survival. From May 1918, Field Ambulance Resuscitation Teams were employed by Australian medical personnel to deliver resuscitation and surgery to wounded soldiers within a very short time, saving limbs and lives.1 vol, 256 pgs 2019 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-198810 Senior, Ian HOME BEFORE THE LEAVES FALL: A New History of the German Invasion of 1914 The German invasion of France and Belgium in August 1914 came close to defeating the French armies, capturing Paris and ending the First World War before the autumn leaves had fallen. But the German armies failed to score the knock-out blow they had planned. The war would drag on for four years of unprecedented slaughter. There are many accounts of 1914 from the British point of view, and the achievements of the British Expeditionary Force are the stuff of legend.

But in reality, there were only four British divisions in the field, while the French and Germans had more than 60 each. The real story of the battle can only be told by an author with the skill to mine the extensive German and French archives. Ian Senior does this with consummate skill, weaving together strategic analysis with diary entries and interview transcripts from the soldiers on the ground to create a remarkable new history. 1 vol, 400 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-980037 Sheffield, Gary WAR ON THE WESTERN FRONT:In The Trenches of WWI Covers the Soldiers and the 'mud' they fought in.1 vol, 272 pgs 2007 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISH'NG
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1-199880 Sheldon, Jack GERMAN ARMY AT YPRES 1914, THE Complete account of the operations of the German army in the battles north of Lille in the late autumn of 1914. The main emphasis will be placed on the battles around Ypres against the Old Contemptibles of the BEF, but the fighting against the French and Belgian armies will also be featured, thus providing fresh and broader insights into a campaign. There are those who believe the BEF was all that saved world civilization as the first year of the Great War drew to its end.

The book uses the comprehensive histories of the participating German regiments found in the Kriegsarchiv in Munich and the Hauptstaatsarchiv in Stuttgart. Their use adds authority and authenticity to the book.

The narrative adopts a chronological approach. The book focuses on some of the most bitterly disputed battles of the first three months of the war, when the Germans strained to achieve a breakthrough and the BEF resisted heroically, at the price of its own destruction.

The book employs a similar format to the author's previous works; the greater part of the text uses the words of the German participants themselves and the primary focus of the book covers the experiences of the fighting troops at regimental level and below. Linking paragraphs provide historical context and commentary and evidence from senior commanders will be introduced as necessary.1 vol, 400 pgs 2011 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-200280 Sheldon, Jack GERMAN ARMY ON THE WESTERN FRONT Examines the German mindset at the close of 1914 when it became apparent that a quick victory was no longer a possibility. Both sides were temporarily exhausted in static positions from the Channel to the Swiss Border. In a reversal of roles, the French launched major offensives in Champagne and Artois, while the British Army, adapting to the demands of large scale continental warfare, went on the offensive in support at Neuve Chapelle, Aubers Ridge, and Loos.

Such was the Allied pressure that the only German offensive in 1915 was at Ypres in April using gas on a large scale for the first time.

1915 was a transitional year on the Western Front with lessons being learned the hard way by both sides prior to the massive attrition battles of 1916 and 1917. 40 original b/w images.1 vol, 336 pgs 2012 UK, PEN & SWORD
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2-201930 Sheldon, Jack GERMAN ARMY AT PASSCHENDAELE, THE Even after the passage of almost a century, the name Passchendaele has lost none of its power to shock and dismay. Reeling from the huge losses in earlier battles, the German army was in no shape to absorb the impact of the Battle of Messines and the subsequent bitter attritional struggle.

Throughout the fighting on the Somme the German army had always felt that it had the ability to counter Allied thrusts, but following the shocking reverses of April and May 1917, much soul searching had led to the urgent introduction of new tactics of flexible defense. When these in turn were found to be wanting, the psychological damage shook the German defenders badly. But, as this book demonstrates, at trench level the individual soldier of the German Army was still capable of fighting extraordinarily hard, despite being outnumbered, outgunned and subjected to relentless, morale-sapping shelling and gas attacks.

The German army drew comfort from the realization that, although it had had to yield ground and had paid a huge price in casualties, its morale was essentially intact and the British were no closer to a breakthrough in Flanders at the end of the battle than they had been many weeks earlier. 1 vol, 352 pgs 2014 US, PEN AND SWORD
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2-201940 Sheldon, Jack GERMAN ARMY AT CAMBRAI, THE After an introductory chapter tracing the development of the Hindenburg Line, the author concentrates on German aspects of the bitterly fought battle of Cambrai from 20 November to 6 December 1917.

The narrative splits easily into two parts. First the defensive battle 20 - 29 November followed by the counter-attack which saw the German Army regain not only most of the ground lost in the opening phase but more besides. Detailed descriptions are given of the struggle for Flesquieres Ridge and the see-saw battles for key terrain, including Bourlon Wood, as the German Army rushed reinforcements to the sectors under attack before we witness the German offensive.

As with his other books full use is made of primary source material from the Munich Kriegsarchiv, the Hauptstaatsarchiv in Stuttgart, regimental histories, and personal accounts. Of particular interest are the controversial interventions in operational matters of Ludendorf which were sharply criticized by Crown Prince Rupprecht. But for many the most fascinating aspect will be the experiences of the front line soldiers.1 vol, 352 pgs 2009 UK, Pen & Sword
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1-202400 Sheldon, Jack GERMAN ARMY ON THE SOMME 1914-1916 By drawing on a very large number of German sources, many of them previously unpublished, Jack Sheldon throws new light on a familiar story. In an account filled with graphic descriptions of life and death in the trenches, the author demonstrates that the dreadful losses of 1st July were a direct consequence of meticulous German planning and preparation.

Although the Battle of the Somme was frequently a close-run affair, poor Allied co-ordination and persistence in attacking weakly on narrow fronts played into the hands of the German commanders, who were able to rush forward reserves, maintain the overall integrity of their defenses and so continue a successful delaying battle until the onset of winter ultimately neutralized the considerable Allied superiority in men and material.1 vol, 432 pgs 2012 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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2-202850 Sheldon, Jack THE GERMAN ARMY ON VIMY RIDGE 1914 - 1917 The book starts with on the capture of Vimy Ridge and the nearly spur of Notre Dame de Lorette in October 1914.

The major battles of spring and autumn 1915 is described as is the twelve month period from late autumn 1915 when British forces occupied the lines on the western Ridge. The period from late autumn 1916 onwards when the Canadian Corps was preparing for the April 1917 assault on the ridge, is given detailed treatment, with special emphasis (based on original German intelligence and interrogation files) on how the defenders built up a detailed picture of Allied plans and how they intended to counter them.

The battle (9 - 14 April 1917) is described in detail and the conclusion summarizes the aftermath of the battle and its consequences for the way the German army prepared for the Third Battle of Ypres.

The book employs a similar format to The German Army on the Somme 1914 - 1916 and The German Army at Passchendaele; the greater part of the text is based on the words of the German participants themselves.

Commentary and evidence from senior commanders is introduced as necessary; the aim once more being to produce a work of popular history, which nevertheless provides an important contribution to the overall historiography of the Great War.1 vol, 384 pgs 2014 US, PEN AND SWORD
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1-210370 Sheldon, Jack THE GERMAN ARMY IN THE SPRING OFFENSIVES 1917 After the great battles of 1916, the Allied Armies planned to launch massive attacks North and South of the Somme. The German withdrawal to the Hindenburg Line in March 1917 forced new French CinC General Nivelle to rethink the plan. The French embarked on a major attack in the Aisne area and along the Chemin des Dames, with the British conducting large scale diversionary operations around Arras. The French suffered disastrously and, rendered incapable of further offensive operations, it fell to the British to step up the pressure, which they did at a terrible price.

This describes the event of Spring 1917 from the defenders' perspective. In particular it reveals the methods the Germans used to smash the French attacks and Oberst Fritz von Lossberg's transformation of the defenses in the Arras front. Actions described in detail are the bitter battles around Monchy Le Preun, the Roeux Chemical works, and Bullecourt as well as the capture of Vimy Ridge.1 vol, 352 pgs 2015 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-212720 Showalter, Dennis INSTRUMENT OF WAR: The German Army 1914-18 Presents a fresh perspective on the German Army during World War I with a survey of an army at heart of a national identity. Driven by - yet also defeated by - warfare in the modern age, the German army struggled to capitalize on its victories and ultimately forgot the lessons of its defeat.

Explores the internal dynamics of the German army and details how the soldiers coped with the many new forms of warfare. Shows how the army's institutions responded to and how Germany itself was changed by war. Covers the major campaigns on the Western and Eastern fronts and the forgotten campaigns fought in the Middle East and Africa.

This comprehensive new volume reveals operational strategy, the complexities of campaigns of movement versus static trench warfare, and the changes in warfare.1 vol, 328 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-46090 Showalter, Dennis E. TANNENBERG:Clash of Empires The battle of Tannenberg (August 27-30, 1914) opened World War I with a decisive German victory over Russia-indeed the Kaiser's only clear-cut victory in a non-attritional battle during four years of war. In this first paperback edition of the classic work, historian Dennis Showalter analyzes this battle's causes, effects, and implications for subsequent German military policy. The author carefully guides the reader through what actually happened on the battlefield, from its grand strategy down to the level of improvised squad actions.

Examining the battle in the context of contemporary diplomatic, political, and economic affairs, he also reviews both armies' social settings and military doctrine, and shows how the battle may be understood as a case study of problems that military organizations face in the initial stages of a major war. In addition, he demolishes many myths about the battle, such as the supposed superiority of the German military, the animosity among Russian field commanders, and the assumption that the Germans viewed their opponents as a horde of uniformed illiterates.

Tannenberg's mystique later served the Weimar Republic and Third Reich propagandists. For years its legends helped to shape German nationalist ideology and military policy. In 1941, Hitler's Wehrmacht grossly underestimated Soviet military capability, leading to disaster in World War II. Extremely perceptive analysis, from the concerns of grand strategy to squad action, should be in every WWI library, maps, unit index, and extensive chapter notes.1 vol, 419 pgs 2004 US, POTOMAC BOOKS
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1-49760 Simpson, Andy HOT BLOOD & COLD STEEL This book tells what it was like to live & fight in the Trenches of the Western Front during WWI, the whole 24 hour 'routine' is explored, b/w photo appendices, biblio, index.1 vol, 226 pgs 2003 UK, SPELLMOUNT PUBLISHERS
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2-49760 Simpson, Andy HOT BLOOD & COLD STEEL This book tells what it was like to live & fightin the Trenches of the Western Front during WWI,the whole 24 hour 'routine' is explored, b/w photoappendicies, biblio, index.1 vol, 226 pgs 1993 LONDON, TOM DONOVAN PUBS
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1-216740 Smith, Alan ALLENBY'S GUNNERS: Artillery in the Sinai and Palestine Campaigns 1916-1918 Tells the story of artillery in the highly successful World War I Sinai and Palestine campaigns. Following Gallipoli and the reconstitution of the AIF, a shortage of Australian gunners saw British Territorial artillery allotted to the Australian Light Horse and New Zealand Mounted Rifle brigades. It was a relationship that would prove highly successful and Allenby's Gunners provides a detailed and colorful description of the artillery war, cavalry and infantry operations from the first battles of Romani and Rafa, through the tough actions of Gaza, the Palestine desert, Jordan Valley and Amman to the capture of Jerusalem. The story concludes with the superb victory of Megiddo and the taking of Damascus until the theater armistice of 1918.

Smith Covers the trials and triumphs of the gunners as they honed their art in one of the most difficult battlefield environments of the war. The desert proved hostile and unrelenting, testing the gunners, their weapons and their animals in the harsh conditions. The gunners' adversary, the wily and skillful Ottoman artillerymen, endured the same horrendous conditions and proved a tough and courageous foe.

The light horsemen and gunners also owed much to the intrepid airmen of the AFC and RFC whose tactical and offensive bombing and counter-battery work from mid-1917 would prove instrumental in securing victory. This is an aspect of the campaign that is seamlessly woven throughout as the action unfolds.

The Sinai and Palestine campaigns generally followed a pattern of heavy losses and setbacks for an initial period before allied forces eventually prevailed. This is a highly descriptive volume that tells and oft-neglected story and fills the gap in the record of a campaign in which Australians played a significant role. It is a welcome addition to the story of the Australians in the Middle Eastern campaigns of World War I.1 vol, 384 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-54230 Smith, Nigel BATTLE OF CAPORETTO, 1917 A guide to the Battles, Uniforms and Armies of the campaign, b/w maps, o/b's, primary sources.1 vol, 9 pgs 20
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1-235760 Smithson, Jim A TASTE OF SUCCESS: The First Battle Of The Scarpe. The Opening Phase Of The Battle Of Arras, 9-14 April 1917 Hardback version.

Covers the Battle of Arras, sometimes called 'The Forgotten Battle,' that was wedged between the Battles of the Somme and Passchendaele. Shows us how infantry tactics had improved and how the use of artillery had become a fine art in supporting the men as they attacked; how a preliminary artillery bombardment left the German defenders shattered, but also created the conditions that would hinder any kind of rapid movement once the first lines were broken. The key role of the Royal Flying Corps, how tanks were used and the vital role of support units such as the Royal Engineers are all examined in detail. Includes 16 pages color illustrations and maps, 35 b/w photos, 43 b/w maps, and three tables.

As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that the initial success - based upon excellent planning and training - was followed by a chaotic confusion of command and control. It soon becomes evident that the development of the British Army in April 1917 had reached a point where in the Battle of Arras, they could stage a successful assault - applying perfect planning, but lacking the forethought to plan and carry out the follow-up phases. 1 vol, 312 pgs 2023 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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2-235760 Smithson, Jim A TASTE OF SUCCESS: The First Battle Of The Scarpe. The Opening Phase Of The Battle Of Arras, 9-14 April 1917 Softcover version.

Covers the Battle of Arras, sometimes called 'The Forgotten Battle,' that was wedged between the Battles of the Somme and Passchendaele. Shows us how infantry tactics had improved and how the use of artillery had become a fine art in supporting the men as they attacked; how a preliminary artillery bombardment left the German defenders shattered, but also created the conditions that would hinder any kind of rapid movement once the first lines were broken. The key role of the Royal Flying Corps, how tanks were used and the vital role of support units such as the Royal Engineers are all examined in detail. Includes 16 pages color illustrations and maps, 35 b/w photos, 43 b/w maps, and three tables.

As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that the initial success - based upon excellent planning and training - was followed by a chaotic confusion of command and control. It soon becomes evident that the development of the British Army in April 1917 had reached a point where in the Battle of Arras, they could stage a successful assault - applying perfect planning, but lacking the forethought to plan and carry out the follow-up phases. 1 vol, 328 pgs 2023 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-236470 Snape, David A TIGER LOOSE ON AN ICE FLOE: The Ferozepore Brigade on the Western Front, 1914-1915 Accounts of the Indian Corps as a whole have been published in recent years but few have concentrated on the experiences of a single infantry brigade. The Ferozepore Brigade, part of the Lahore Division, had been created in 1904 during the Kitchener reforms of the Indian Army. As with all Indian Army brigades, it consisted of three Indian battalions: 9th Bhopal Infantry, 57th (Wilde's) Rifles (Frontier Force), and the 129th The Duke of Connaught's Own Baluchis. In addition, the Brigade had one British Regular Army Battalion, the 1st Battalion Connaught Rangers. This book explains how one Brigade coped with the task they had been given while relating it to the struggle of the Indian Corps as a whole to adjust its strategy and tactics in a European War.

The Indian Corps mobilized in August 1914 and embarked for France the following month. Such was the haste of the Ferozepore Brigade's mobilization and the anomalies which had been allowed to exist with its organization and equipment that the Brigade's composition had to be reorganized during the lengthy voyage.

Once in Europe, the problems of feeding, equipping, caring, and commanding the Brigade all taxed the administration of the BEF. The differing dietary requirements which the various racial and religious groups, the lack of modern equipment such as trench mortars, and particular medical needs also challenged the British officers attached to the Brigade's battalions -- most of whom were equally unused to northwest European conditions.

The paternal relationship between officers and men in the Indian battalions was a great strength but was to prove a weakness when British officers, who were familiars and understood their men, sustained casualties and had to be replaced with substitutes who struggled to fill the gap. It was assumed that the Indians could not fight efficiently without British officers in command. This volume also explores how true this assumption really was.

The Indian Corps had indeed arrived in 'the nick of time'. The BEF was exhausted and was hanging on having been engaged along the entire length of its sector. Consequently, Indian Brigades went straight to the front where they fought with great gallantly in very unfamiliar surroundings. 1 vol, 210 pgs 2023 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-57040 Spagnoly, Tony and Smith, Ted PLUGSTREET:Cameos of the Western Front-South Ypres Illustrated accounts of the Ypres Salient, b/w maps/photos, biblio.1 vol, 160 pgs 1997 LONDON, LEO COOPER BOOKS
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1-218730 Staff, Gary BATTLE OF THE BALTIC ISLANDS 1917: Triumph of the Imperial German Navy In late 1917, the Russians, despite the revolution, were still willing to continue the war against Germany. This is an account of Operation Albion, the highly-successful seaborne operation launched by the Germans to change their minds. The Baltic Islands were pivotal for the defense of the Finnish Gulf and St. Petersburg, so their capture was essential for any campaign towards the Russian capital. Only after the fall of the islands did Russia begin peace negotiations (freeing nearly half a million German soldiers for the Kaiser's last gamble on the Western Front). This then was a campaign of great significance for the war on both Eastern and Western fronts.

A large part of the High Sea Fleet took part in the invasion of the Baltic islands, including the most modern dreadnought battleships. The Russians mounted a resolute defense despite being heavily outgunned and over a ten day period there were many naval clashes around the islands as well as the campaign ashore, all of which are described in detail with the use of both Russian and German first-hand accounts. Includes 40 black and white illustrations and 14 maps.1 vol, 192 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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2-212020 Staff. Gary SKAGERRAK: The Battle of Jutland Through German Eyes On 31 May 1916, the German High Seas Fleet clashed with the Royal Navy in the North Sea. The ensuing Battle of Jutland, known to the Germans as the Skaggerak Battle (der Skagerrakschlacht), was the most significant naval action of WWI. Although not tactically decisive, the strategic result was that British naval supremacy in the North Sea went unchallenged for the rest of the war and the blockade of Germany remained in place. The timeline is fleshed out with eyewitness accounts from the crews of the German ships. By cross-referencing both German and British official records and accounts, it establishes the most coherent narrative of the battle possible.1 vol, 288 pgs 2023 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-236030 Stanley, Peter TERRIERS IN INDIA: British Territorials 1914-19 Describes the 50,000 British Territorials -- pre-war citizen soldiers formed into home defense units -- who volunteered for service in India during the Great War in order to release regular troops for France. The 41 Territorial battalions saw active service in India, Mesopotamia, Frontier campaigns, Aden, and in the Third Anglo-Afghan war of 1919.

Discusses training, how they responded to India and its people (often sensitively), and their participation in the most dramatic upheaval in British India since the 1857 Mutiny. Offers is a rich mix of social and military history, ranging from cantonment bungalows, bazaars, and brothels to sangers on the Frontier, tragic actions on the Tigris, and other battles in which the Terriers played a full part. Includes 54 b/w photos, 9 b/w ills, and 8 maps. 1 vol, 372 pgs 2023 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-208130 Stark, Rudolf; Translated by Claud W. Sykes WINGS OF WAR: An Airman's Diary of the Last Year of the War A rare day-to-day account by a young German squadron leader in Jagdstaffel 35 during the grim last year of WWI. Originally published in 1933, it provides minute descriptions of kills, losses, and the Germans' step-by-step retreat in the face of increasingly overwhelming Allied forces in the air.

Brutally honest and vividly written, Stark's account of the end-game of the Imperial German Army Air Service provides an intimate, front-row glimpse of the death-throes of a once feared corps. This book also contains reproductions of some of the author's paintings depicting life on the Western Front. 1 vol, 228 pgs 2015 US, CASEMATE
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1-57160 Stedman, Michael BATTLEGROUND EUROPE WW1:La Boisselle-Somme Battle and battlefield described with maps/illust.1 vol, 144 pgs 1998 LONDON, LEO COOPER BOOKS
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1-57170 Stedman, Michael BATTLEGROUND EUROPE WW1:Thiepval-Somme Battle and battlefield described with maps/illust.1 vol, 144 pgs 1998 LONDON, LEO COOPER BOOKS
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1-206310 Stejskal, James THE HORNS OF THE BEAST: The Swakop River Campaign and World War I in South-West Africa 1914-15 In December of 1914, veteran Boer commander General Louis Botha landed his forces on the coast of German South West Africa to finish off the colony's Schutztruppe defenders. In August, the South Africans had started off badly with a disastrous battle at Sandfontein and an internal rebellion that could have torn the Union of South Africa apart. Botha's campaign would eventually lead to victory, but it would not be easy.

Overshadowed and largely forgotten by the battles in Europe, this was one of the more distant and now almost forgotten episodes of World War I. But from August 1914 to July 1915, a small German force of 4,000 faced nearly 75,000 Allied troops of the Union of South Africa, Britain, and colonial Rhodesia in a fight that was pivotal in the history of southern Africa. This loss on the battlefield would cost Germany her most prized African possession and prove to be an important milestone in the history of the country that would eventually become Namibia.

Britain was so concerned about the threat the German protectorate of South West Africa posed to the Empire that it requested its dominion, the Union of South Africa, occupy the territory's ports and destroy its powerful wireless stations. South African leaders were eager to take on this 'urgent Imperial service' to expand their own territory. When the Germans capitulated nearly a year later, it was the first Allied victory of the war and a rallying point for the United Kingdom. It was a terrible place to fight a war. Invading troops wondered why anyone would want to live in the place, let alone fight over it. Vast deserts barred easy entry to the country; the bones of animals and humans scattered across the surface attested to their lethal nature.

The South Africans had to feed and water over 100,000 horses and oxen where little fodder existed and after the Germans had sabotaged many of the water points. Meanwhile, the Germans were looking over their shoulders as the native peoples they had long mistreated tried to settle old scores through ambushes and sniping.

Using primary sources, on the ground research, and accurate maps and charts of the battles, the author sheds new light on the operations of the South African Army in its first foreign war and the Schutztruppe defense of German South West Africa. The book also demonstrates the terrible cost of miscalculations by politicians and military leaders on both sides. 1 vol, 140 pgs 2014 UK, HELION
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1-217890 Stejskal, James MASTERS OF MAYHEM: Lawrence of Arabia and the British Military Mission to the Hejaz T. E. Lawrence was one of the earliest practitioners of modern unconventional warfare. His tactics and strategies were used by men like Mao and Giap in their wars of liberation. Both kept Lawrence's Seven Pillars of Wisdom close at hand. This book looks at the creation of the HEDGEHOG force, the formation of armored car sections and other units, and focuses on the Hejaz Operations Staff, the Allied officers and men who took Lawrence's idea and prosecuted it against the Ottoman Turkish army assisting Field Marshal Allenby to achieve victory in 1918.

Includes an examination of how HEDGEHOG has influenced special operations and unconventional warfare, including Field Marshal Wavell, the Long Range Desert Group, and David Stirling's SAS.1 vol, 304 pgs 2018 US, CASEMATE
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1-211590 Stephen Pope THE FIRST TANK CREWS: The Lives of the Tankmen Who Fought at the Battle of Flers Courcelette - 15 September 1916 Drawing on official records, contemporary newspaper reports, and family memories, provides insight into the tankmen who took the first tanks into action on the Somme battlefield in September 1916. Covers their recruitment, scant training, rapid deployment, and their premature use in battle in the first use of tanks on the battlefield. He then traces their inter-connected lives over the next two years as tanks played a key role in the defeat of the Germany Army in 1918. He also reveals the story of their return to civilian life and their often difficult struggle to build a family life. Includes 100 b/w photos and 16 color maps.1 vol, 400 pgs 2016 UK, HELION
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1-235850 Steward, Roger RECLAIMING THE SALIENT: Resurrecting the Great War Battlegrounds of Flanders Fields Tells the remarkable story of the post-Great War clean up of the Ypres Salient. Covers two specific subjects: the recovery of ammunition and the recovery of human remains. Covers from the early days after the war, when official military teams were present salvaging whatever they could, through the years after their departure the book, gives a detailed insight into the first truly industrial worldwide conflict and the incredible amounts of raw materials and human lives it consumed in its wake.

Each year the Belgian bomb disposal units recover an average of 250 tons of Great War munitions from the fields of Flanders. Unfortunately, munitions are not the only thing recovered on a regular basis. Each year the farmer's plow or construction work will reveal the mortal remains of missing soldiers. Details the recovery, potential identification, and reburial process of the remains of the fallen.1 vol, 240 pgs 2023 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-214330 Stone, David THE KAISER'S ARMY: The German Army in World War One Describes and analyzes every aspect of the German Army as it existed under Kaiser Wilhelm II, encompassing its development and antecedents, organization, personnel, weapons, and equipment, inherent strengths and weaknesses, and victories and defeats as it fought on many fronts throughout World War I. Color plate section with photos and illustrations and black and white section with photos.

The book offers considerable detail on the origins and creation of the German army, examining the structure of power in German politics and wider society and the nation's imperial ambitions, along with the ways in which the high command and general staff functioned in terms of strategy and tactical doctrine. Stone examines the nature, background, recruitment, training, and military experiences of the officers, NCOs, and soldiers, as well as personal and collective values relating to honor, loyalty, and conscience.

Also gives the context with an overview of the army at war, covering the key actions and outcomes of major campaigns from 1914 to 1918 up to the signature of the Armistice at Compiegne.1 vol, 512 pgs 2015 US, CONWAY
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1-207760 Stone, David R THE RUSSIAN ARMY IN THE GREAT WAR: The Eastern Front, 1914-1917 This book corrects widespread misperceptions of the WWI Russian Army and the war in the east even as it deepens and extends our understanding of the broader conflict by offering a more judicious view of Russia's war on the home front as well as on the front lines.

Of the four empires at war by the end of 1914 - the Austro-Hungarian, Ottoman, German, and Russian - none survived. But specific political, social, and economic weaknesses shaped the way Russia collapsed and returned as a radically new Soviet regime. One key and fateful difference in the Russian experience emerges here: its failure to systematically and comprehensively reorganize its society for war, while the three westernmost powers embarked on programs of total mobilization.

Context is also vital to understanding the particular rhythm of the war in the east. Drawing on recent and newly available scholarship in Russian and in English, Stone offers a nuanced account of Russia's military operations, concentrating on the uninterrupted sequence of campaigns in the first 18 months of war. The eastern empires' race to collapse underlines the critical importance of contingency in the complete story of World War I. Precisely when and how Russia lost the war was influenced by the structural strengths and weaknesses of its social and economic system, but also by the outcome of events on the battlefield.
1 vol, 368 pgs 2015 US, UNIVERSITY PRESS OF KANSAS
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1-203590 Strohn, Matthias WORLD WAR I COMPANION World War I changed the face of the 20th century. For four long years the major European powers, later joined by America, fought in a life or death struggle that would topple the crowned heads of Europe and redraw the map of the Continent. It was a conflict unparalleled in its scale, which in turn fueled devastatingly rapid developments in military technology, technique and innovation as the belligerent powers sought to break the deadlock on the Western Front and elsewhere.

In the centenary of the outbreak of the conflict, 14 renowned historians from around the world examine some of the key aspects of the war, providing a wide-ranging analysis of the whole conflict beyond but including the stalemate in the trenches of the Western Front.1 vol, 272 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-217110 Strohn, Matthias 1918: Winning the War, Losing the War In 2018, the world will be commemorating the centenary of the end of the First World War. In many ways, 1918 was the most dramatic year of the conflict. After the defeat of Russia in 1917, the Germans were able to concentrate their forces on the Western Front for the first time in the war, and the German offensives launched from March 1918 onward brought the Western Allies close to defeat. Having stopped the German offensives, the Entente started its counterattacks on all fronts with the assistance of fresh US troops, driving the Germans back, and, by November 1918, the Central Powers had been defeated.

This new study is a multi-author work containing ten chapters by historians of WWI from around the world. It provides an overview and analysis of the different levels of war for each of the main armies involved within the changing context of the reality of warfare in 1918. It also looks in detail at the war at sea and in the air, and considers the aftermath and legacy of the war.1 vol, 304 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-211080 Strohn, Matthias editor THE BATTLE OF THE SOMME COMPANION Comprises 12 articles focusing on key aspects of the British, French, and German forces and overall strategic and tactical impacts of the battle.

* The Context of the Somme
* Attrition or Annihilation?
* French Strategy in 1916 and the Battle of the Somme
* Air War over the Somme
* The British Army's Operations on the Somme
* Trial and Error: the Dominion forces
* French Generalship on the Somme
* The Road to Modern Combined Arms Warfare
* British Tactical Practice During the Somme Campaign
* The German Army at War
* The Evolution of French Tactics 1914-16
* The Long Shadows of the Somme1 vol, 288 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-195700 Strong, Paul and Sanders Marble Artillery in the Great War Artillery was central to the tactics of the belligerent nations throughout the long course of the conflict, in attack and in defense. They describe, in vivid detail, how in theory and practice the use of artillery developed in different ways among the opposing armies, and they reveal how artillery men on all sides coped with the extraordinary challenges that confronted them on the battlefield. They also give graphic accounts of the role played by artillery in specific operations, including the battles of Le Cateau, the Somme, and Valenciennes. 6 x 9 inches with 30 illustrations.1 vol, 0 pgs 2011 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-199560 Sulzbach, Herbert WITH THE GERMAN GUNS - Four Years on the Western Front At once harrowing and lighthearted, Sulzbach's exceptional diary has been highly praised since its original publication in Germany in 1935. With the reprint of this classic account of trench warfare it records the pride and exhilaration of what to him was the fight for a just cause. It is one of the very few available records of an ordinary German soldier during the First World War.

'One of the most notable books on the Great War. It is a book which finely expressed the true soldierly spirit on its highest level; the combination of a high sense of duty, courage, fairness and chivalry. -- Sir Basil Liddell Hart.1 vol, 256 pgs 2012 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-51320 Sulzbach, Herbert WITH THE GERMAN GUNS 1914-1918 The author spent four years on the western front. This is one of the few accounts by a ordinary soldier. Includes black/white illustrations. 6x9-inch format.1 vol, 256 pgs 1998 LONDON, LEO COOPER BOOKS
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1-199570 Sumner, Ian THEY SHALL NOT PASS - The French Army on the Western Front 1914-1918 This graphic collection of first-hand accounts sheds new light on the experiences of the French army during the Great War. It reveals in authentic detail the perceptions and emotions of soldiers and civilians who were caught up in the most destructive conflict the world had ever seen. Their testimony gives a striking insight into the mentality of the troops and their experience of combat, their emotional ties to their relatives at home, their opinions about their commanders and their fellow soldiers, the appalling conditions and dangers they endured, and their attitude to their German enemy.

In their own words, in diaries, letters, reports and memoirs - most of which have never been published in English before - they offer a fascinating inside view of the massive life-and-death struggle that took place on the Western Front. In effect, the reader is carried through the experience of each phase of the war on the Western Front and sees events as soldiers and civilians saw them at the time. This emphasis on eyewitness accounts provides an approach to the subject that is completely new for an English-language publication. The author's pioneering work will appeal to readers who may know something about the British and German armies on the Western Front, but little about the French army which bore the brunt of the fighting on the allied side. 1 vol, 256 pgs 2012 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-219480 Sumner, Ian THE FRENCH ARMY ON THE SOMME 1916: Images of War Series So much has been written about the 1916 Battle of the Somme that it might appear that every aspect of the four-month struggle has been described and analyzed in exhaustive detail. Yet perhaps one aspect has not received the attention it deserves - the French sector in the south of the battlefield which is often overshadowed by events in the British sector further north.

Using a selection of over 200 wartime photographs, many of which have not been published before, he follows the entire course of the battle from the French point of view. The photographs show the build-up to the Somme offensive, the logistics involved, the key commanders, the soldiers as they prepared to go into action and the landscape over which the battle took place. Equally close coverage is given to the fighting during each phase of the offensive - the initial French advances, the mounting German resistance and the terrible casualties the French incurred.

The photographs are especially important in that they record the equipment and weapons that were used, the clothing the men wore and the conditions in which they fought, and they provide us with a visual insight into the realities of battle over a hundred years ago. They also document some of the most famous sites on the battlefield before they were destroyed in the course of the fighting, including villages like Gommecourt, Pozieres, La Boiselle, and Thiepval.1 vol, 160 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-199670 Sutherland, Jonathan and Canwell, Diane Carnage - The German Front in World War One - Images of War Series Photographs originate from German collection. They cover the full gamut of the dreadful conditions that all troops involved in that ghastly war experienced between 1914 and 1918. The collection portrays life and conditions in the German trenches, the carnage of the wrecked villages and buildings in which they lived and fought and views of the destruction wrought by the Allied offensives. Many of the photos show downed British and French aircraft and often with their crew, dead or alive. Captured British and French troops are seen being held before shipment to PoW camps well behind the lines. The utter destruction of the country surrounding the Front is difficult to comprehend. 7.5 x 9.5 inches, 144 pages, 120 b/w illustrations.1 vol, 144 pgs 2012 UK, Pen and Sword
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1-226580 Taylor, Blaine TEUTONIC TITANS: Hindenburg, Ludendorff, and the Kaiser's Military Elite Illustrated with over 500 images of German Emperor Wilhelm II's WWI marshals and generals, emphasizing their lives, careers, battles, and campaigns across all fronts. Includes maps, cartoons, and graphics, plus descriptions of strategies, tactics, weapons, statistics on all losses, and results. Period cartoons add to the vast array of photographic sources worldwide: United States National Archives and Library of Congress (Washington and College Park, Maryland), Imperial War Museum London, Bundesarchiv, Bonn, and also His Majesty's own albums at Doorn House, Holland, many of them previously unpublished.

German Crown Prince Wilhelm and Bavarian Crown Prince Rupprecht, all German Chiefs of General Staff and War Ministers are detailed as well, plus all top Allied leaders and commanders: Woodrow Wilson, John J. Pershing, David Lloyd George, King George V, Sir Douglas Haig, and Sir John French among them, Tsar Nicholas II, Grand Duke Michael, Frenchmen Henri Petain, Joffre, Foch, and Weygand, as well as those of Serbia, Italy, Greece, Rumania, and Bulgaria.
1 vol, 352 pgs 2021 UK, FONTHILL MEDIA
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1-192690 Terraine, John Mons: The Retreat to Victory The Battle of Mons takes its place in the history of the British army beside Corunna and Dunkirk. Initially, all three were defeats, saved from disaster by the courage of the soldiers and the skill of some of the commanders in the field, and paving the way to great feats of arms and final success. In the context of the whole of the First World War, Mons was a small scale affair; comparatively short in duration, involving divisions rather than armies, and resulting in casualties that were light indeed by the standard of later battles of attrition. But, especially from the British viewpoint, its importance was crucial, partly because it was the first time for close on a hundred years that a British Army had been engaged in warfare on the continent of Europe, and partly because that army passed straight form the dejection of defeat to the exhilaration of the Battle of the Marne - one of the decisive battles of the War.

6 x 91 vol, 224 pgs 2010 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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1-198370 Torrey, Glenn E THE ROMANIAN BATTLEFRONT IN WORLD WAR I (42) b/w photos and (17) b/w maps. Torrey details how, by the end of 1916, the armies of the Central Powers, led by German generals Falkenhayn and Mackensen, had administered a crushing defeat and occupied two-thirds of Romanian territory, but at the cost of diverting substantial military forces they needed on other fronts. The Allies, especially the Russians, were forced to do likewise in order to prevent Romania from collapsing completely.

Torrey presents the most authoritative account yet of the heavy fighting during the 1916 campaign and of the renewed attempt by Austro-German forces, including the elite Alpine Corps, to subdue the Romanian Army in the summer of 1917. This latter campaign, highlighted here but ignored in non-Romanian accounts, witnessed reorganized and rearmed Romanian soldiers, with help from a disintegrating Russian Army, administer a stunning defeat of their enemies. However, as Torrey also shows, amidst the chaos of the Russian Revolution the Central Powers forced Romania to sign a separate peace early in 1918. Ultimately, this allowed the Romanian Army to reenter the war and occupy the majority of the territory promised in 1916.

Torrey's unparalleled familiarity with archival and secondary sources and his long experience with the subject give authority and balance to his account of the military, strategic, diplomatic, and political events on both sides of the battlefront. In addition, his use of personal memoirs provides vivid insights into the human side of the war. Major military leaders in the Second World War, especially Ion Antonescu and Erwin Rommel, made their careers during the First World War and play a prominent role in his book.1 vol, 440 pgs 2012 US, UNIVERSITY PRESS OF KANSAS
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1-213210 Tucker-Jones, Anthony ARMOURED WARFARE IN THE FIRST WORLD WAR: Images of War In a selection of over 150 archive photographs he offers a fascinating insight into the difficult early days of this innovative new weapon, describing its technical history and its performance in combat. While the Battle of Cambrai in 1917 is often held up as the first large-scale tank battle, tanks had already served at Flers-Courcelette on the Somme, during the Nivelle offensive and the battles of Messines and Passchendaele.

His book shows that the development of the tank was fraught with technical obstacles and battlefield setbacks. It was invented by the British and the French at almost the same time to help break the deadlock of trench warfare, and the British deployed it first in 1916. Belatedly the Germans followed the British and French example. The initial designs were continuously refined during two years of intense warfare. Finding the right balance between power and weight, getting the armament right, and working out the best tactics for tanks on the battlefield was a tricky, often deadly business.1 vol, 160 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-198380 Tunstall, Graydon A. BLOOD ON THE SNOW: The Carpathian Winter War of 1915 The Carpathian campaign of 1915, described by some as the 'Stalingrad of the First World War,' engaged the million-man armies of Austria-Hungary and Russia in fierce winter combat that drove them to the brink of annihilation. Habsburg forces fought to rescue 130,000 Austro-Hungarian soldiers trapped by Russian troops in Fortress Przemysl, but the campaign was waged under such adverse circumstances that it produced six times as many casualties as the number besieged. It remains one of the least understood and most devastating chapters of the war-a horrific episode only glimpsed previously but now vividly restored to the annals of history by Graydon Tunstall.

The campaign, consisting of three separate and ultimately doomed offensives, was the first example of 'total war' conducted in a mountainous terrain, and it prepared the way for the great battle of Gorlice-Tarnow. Habsburg troops under Conrad von H?tzendorf faced those of General Nikolai Ivanov, which together totaled more than two million soldiers. None of the participants were psychologically or materially prepared to engage in prolonged winter mountain warfare, and hundreds of thousands of soldiers suffered from frostbite or succumbed to the 'White Death.'

Tunstall reconstructs the brutal environment - heavy snow, ice, dense fog, and frigid winds - to depict fighting in which a man lasted on average between five to six weeks before he was killed, wounded, captured, or committed suicide. Meanwhile, soldiers warmed rifles over fires to make them operable and slaughtered thousands of horses just to ward off starvation.

This riveting depiction of the Carpathian Winter War is the first book-length account of that vicious campaign, as well as the first English-language account of Eastern Front military operations in World War I in more than thirty years. Based on exhaustive research in Vienna's and Budapest's War Archives, Tunstall's gripping narrative incorporates material drawn from eyewitness accounts, personal diaries, army logbooks, and correspondence among members of the high command.1 vol, 0 pgs 2012 US, UNIVERSITY PRESS OF KANSAS
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1-204480 Uffindell, Andrew THE MARNE 1914: A Battlefield Guide Fought outside Paris in September 1914, the First Battle of the Marne was one of the most pivotal battles in history that turned the tide of the German invasion of France and robbed Kaiser Wilhelm II of his best chance of winning the World War I.

This guidebook includes a gripping account of the battle, followed by a series of easy-to-follow tours of the battlefield. Each tour covers a particular sector in detail, using vivid eyewitness accounts to reveal what the fighting was like for the men in the front line.

It gives directions to dozens of museums, cemeteries, and monuments, including the memorials to the famous 'taxis of the Marne'. 1 vol, 224 pgs 2013 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-195100 Ulrich, Bernd and Ziemann, Benjamin GERMAN SOLDIERS IN THE GREAT WAR: Letters and Eyewitness Accounts This vivid selection of first-hand accounts and other wartime documents sheds new light on the experiences of German frontline soldiers during the First World War. It reveals in authentic detail the perceptions and emotions of ordinary soldiers that have been covered up by the smokescreen of official wartime propaganda with its talk of 'heroism' and 'patriotic sacrifice.'

Over 200 mostly archival documents are featured in the selection, including wartime letters, military dispatches and orders, extracts from diaries, newspaper articles and booklets, medical reports and photographs. This fascinating primary source material provides the first comprehensive insight into the German frontline experiences of the Great War published in English.1 vol, 224 pgs 2011 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-206460 Ulrichsenm Kristian Caotes THE FIRST WORLD WAR IN THE MIDDLE EAST This military and social history covers the clash of world empires in the Dardanelles, Egypt and Palestine, Mesopotamia, Persia, and the Caucasus. It describes and assesses the major campaigns against the Ottoman Empire and Germany involving British and imperial troops from the French and Russian Empires, as well as their Arab and Armenian allies.

Also documented are the enormous logistical demands placed on host societies by the Great Powers' conduct of industrialized warfare in hostile terrain. The resulting deepening of imperial penetration, and the extension of state controls across a heterogeneous sprawl of territories, generated a powerful backlash both during and immediately after the war, which played a pivotal role in shaping national identities as the Ottoman Empire was dismembered.

This is a multidimensional account of the many seemingly discrete yet interlinked campaigns that resulted in one to one and a half million casualties. It details not just their military outcome but relates them to intelligence-gathering, industrial organization, authoritarianism and the political economy of empires at war.1 vol, 320 pgs 2014 US, OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
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1-211260 Uyar, Mesut THE OTTOMAN DEFENCE AGAINST THE ANZAC LANDING The landing at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915 represents a defining moment, not only for Australia and New Zealand, but also for Turkey. This offers a detailed account of the landing from the Turkish perspective with descriptions of the Ottoman forces such as the composition of units, the men who commanded them, their weapons, capabilities, and reactions to the ANZAC invasion have generally remained undocumented or described in piecemeal fashion based on secondary sources.

This meticulously researched volume describes the Ottoman Army in fascinating detail from its order of battle, unit structure and composition, training, and doctrine to the weapons used against the ANZACs. Using Ottoman military documents, regimental war diaries, personal accounts, and memoirs, author Mesut Uyar describes the unfolding campaign, unraveling its complexity and resolving many of the questions that have dogged accounts for a century. Detailed maps and photographs published for the first time add clarity and portray many of the men the ANZACs referred to with grudging respect as 'Johnny Turk.'1 vol, 188 pgs 2016 AUSTRALIA, BIG SKY PUBLISHING
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1-210110 Uys, Ian HOLD AT ALL COSTS! The Epic Battle of Delville Wood 1916 Wood in the Somme was the most famous battle ever fought by South Africans. Through this action other nations learnt to respect the fighting qualities of the men from the fledgling Union of South Africa. Erstwhile foes, Boer and Briton, fought shoulder to shoulder against the pride of the German Army. They withstood waves of attacking infantrymen; were subjected to savage artillery fire which reached a crescendo of seven shells a second, pulverizing the wood and obliterating the defenses; then fought hand to hand until overrun; threw back the enemy; and fought on with unbelievable tenacity. Includes 120 b/w maps and illustrations.

The bone-weary survivors defended the wood through five days and six nights of hell, eventually being forced into a corner of the wood. The orders were to hold on at all costs - and this they did despite appalling casualties. The saga of Delville Wood will never be forgotten by South Africa, yet the story of the battle, told through the eyes of the participants was never fully documented - accounts read like fiction, yet are wholly true.

We learn about youngsters from the plains of Southern Africa who earned the admiration of their enemy. After being shelled for eight hours they stood up from the mud to repel fresh assaults. We read of the Victoria Cross won through rescuing a wounded officer under fire; a man blown up and buried who continued on to deliver his message and earn the DCM; the officer who was captured then knocked out his guard to return to the fighting; the colonel who fought like a private with rifle and mills bombs; and many more.

The Germans' experiences are also chronicled. Extracts from their regimental histories paint a picture of their dogged determination to retake the wood. Their order was that the enemy was not to advance except over corpses! The author interviewed many of the South African survivors, now long gone, and has visited the wood on many occasions during the past 33 years. The trilogy of books he wrote on the battle has been combined into a riveting account of 'the bloodiest battle hell of 1916.'

In 1917 The Times of London recounted, 'No battlefield on all the Western Front was more bitterly contested than was Devil's Wood ... [where] South African forces won their imperishable fame - grimly hanging on against overwhelming odds and repulsing counter attacks by troops five and six times their number.1 vol, 216 pgs 2015 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-914145 various VAE VICTIS # 145: WWI - The War to End All Wars La Der des Ders (The War to End All Wars)

When World War I broke out in August 1914, soldiers on both sides dreamed of a rapid conclusion. Unfortunately, the years that followed contained only tears and mud, horror and death. Starting as a European conflict, it quickly spread to the rest of the world. Militarily speaking, the innovations were numerous and were made possible by an industry fully committed to the war effort. As a single player or facing off against an opponent, will you succeed in taking advantage of the events that mark these four long years? Can you develop your armies faster than the enemy? Victory is not a fantasy but rather the reward for the side that can exploit every opportunity.

* Difficulty : 3/10
* Duration : 60 to 90 minutes
* Players : 1 or 2
* Strategic scale
* One game turn = 4 months

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* Space Corps (GMT)
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Art of War
* The Great War (La Grande Guerre)1 vol, 84 pgs 2019 FRANCE, CERIGO EDITIONS
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1-914155 various VAE VICTIS # 155 1914: Fury in the East Warame simulating the first five months of WWI in the East between Russian and Austro-German forces from the invasion of East Prussia and Galicia in mid-August to the fighting in Lodz in December, including the battles of Tannenberg, the Masurian lakes, and the Vistula.

The units represent army corps or HQs and the simulation emphasizes planning, lethality of combat, and management of reinforcements. Rules in English.

Game Info: Difficulty: 6 / 10; Solo-playability: 7 / 10; One turn: 15 days; Scale: One hexagon = 50 km
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1-914156 various VAE VICTIS # 156 Warburg 1760 Boardgames

Granada
Ariete
Beneath the Med
Storms in the West
The Lost Valley
Almost a Miracle
All bridges burning
Rostov 1941

Scenarios
Advanced Squad Leader
Memory 44

Figurines

Les Hussites
SPQR 2
World of tanks
Lasalle 2
scenarios Balade au Hanovre (VV 150)
Jouer Fran?ais moderne
Epic Secession
L'art de la guerre v4

Hobby
Bouvines par le jeu
Extension La Fronde pour Les guerres du Roi Soleil

Art of war
July?1760. The Coalition army commanded by Ferdinand of Brunswick falls back in the face of the French army, commanded by Broglie. To cut off the retreat of the Coalition, the Chevalier du?Muy is sent north across the Diemel toward Warburg. Meanwhile, the German troops cross farther east at Liebenau. Du?Muy deploys his army alongside the Diemel with its back to the river. Thanks to a turning movement masked by light troops of the British Legion and the mist of the morning, the troops commanded by the Hereditary Prince and Sporcken position themselves on the French left flank. At 13.00 this 31 July, the British and Hanoverian grenadiers appear at the rear of the French line, the Bourbonnais brigade counter-attacks, marking the beginning of a ferocious battle.

Warburg 1760 uses a simplified version of the rules of Corbach 1760 featured in VaeVictis 142.
One strength point =?150-200 men for the cavalry, 200-250 for the infantry
One hexagon =?250?m
One turn =?30?minutes
Difficulty =?5/10
Possibility for solo play =?6/10

1 vol, 84 pgs 2021 FRANCE, CERIGO EDITIONS
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1-930319 various STRATEGY & TACTICS # 319: Schlieffen's War Schlieffen's War is a strategic-level two-player wargame of low-intermediate complexity that covers the first six weeks of fighting on World War I's western front in 1914. The game's sub-systems are crafted to present a supreme-commander's-eye-view of the war: it is therefore almost fully strategic in its perspective, with only the most pastel of operational undertones added to enhance historical tone and texture.

Each hex on the map represents 16 miles (26 km). Each full turn of play represents four days of real time. Units of maneuver are corps with army HQ also being represented. Static fortresses also play an important role in play. One player commands the German forces. The other player commands the Entente forces (Belgian, British, and French) which are allied with each other, in opposition to the Germans.

Components: One 22x34-inch map and 176 counters .1 vol, 84 pgs 2019 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-930331 various STRATEGY & TACTICS # 331: On to Baghdad! WWI Wargame On to Baghdad! is an operational-strategic level, two-player wargame covering the campaign in Mesopotamia and Persia in World War I. Players control either the Allies representing the British-Indian, Russians pro-Allied Persians, Kuwaitis, and pro-Allied Partisans or the Central Powers representing the Ottoman Turks (or Turks), Germans, Austro-Hungarian, pro-CP Persians, and pro-CP Partisans. The Allied objective is to gain strategic control of Mesopotamia and Persia, including oil resources and critical cities. The Central Powers objective is to retain control and threaten British interests in the Persian Gulf and India Each hex on the map represents 35 kilometers. Each turn represents six months. Ground units are mostly divisions, with breakdowns. Air units are mainly squadrons. Partisans represent groups of guerrillas.

Components: One 22x34-inch map, 176 counters, and magazine.1 vol, 84 pgs 2021 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-930337 various STRATEGY & TACTICS # 337: Caporetto: The Italian Front 1917-1918 Two-player wargame of the last year of the Italian Front, from the Central Powers' offensive of the Fall of 1917 until the end of the war in October 1918. In this game, both players command two powerful but fragile forces: the armies of Italy and Austria-Hungary that, in the last year of the war, were at the end of their tethers. Each game turn represents 1 month. Each hexagon is 10 kilometers from side to opposite side. Units are divisions, brigades, or equivalents.

Components: One 22 x 34-inch game map, 228 9/16-inch counters, and magazine.1 vol, 84 pgs 2022 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-938002 Various S&T QUARTERLY # 2: America in World War I America in World War I: In April 1917, the United States entered World War I and the American Expeditionary Force (AEF) proved decisive in the ensuing Allied victory on the Western Front. Yet, a mere 10 years prior the US military was woefully unprepared for war.

How did America build a war winning military that deployed tanks, airplanes, and cutting edge combat divisions? This issue tells the story of the rise of American military doctrine in the late 19th century, the Spanish-American War, and the Herculean efforts to build a modern military. It also shows how the AEF fought and won big battles on the front lines of one of the greatest wars in history, as well as establishing the foundations for the US military that triumphed in World War II and remains a major force on today's global scene.

This issue includes analysis, maps, orders of battle, descriptions of weapons, and biographies of notable military figures such as John Pershing, Billy Mitchell, the young George Patton, and Homer Lea. Includes a map poster.1 vol, 48 pgs 2018 CA, DECISION GAMES
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1-DG1404 Various OPERATION OLYMPIC & CORONET: Wargame Olympic & Coronet is a hypothetical simulation on a regiment-brigade level of the planned invasion of Japan. Olympic is the planned November 1945 invasion of Kyushu, the southernmost Japanese Home Island, while Coronet is the planned March 1946 invasion of the Tokyo Plain.

As the Japanese were committed to a strict operational plan organized around the theme of an aggressive beach defense, the basic version of Olympic & Coronet is a solitaire game in which a single player controls both opposing forces. During solitaire play, you should alternately direct each opposing force so as to maximize the ability of each to fulfill its particular victory conditions. You will have complete control over all American (US) units, while the Japanese units will be restricted by their doctrine rules. To as great a degree as possible, those prescribe how and when Japanese units move and fight. The Japanese doctrine rules fill the role of the absent Japanese player.

In addition to the basic solitaire version, rules for a two-player game, and optional rules for the solitaire and two-player versions are included.

In Olympic, the American objective is to rapidly destroy or drive all Japanese units from the extreme southern portion of Kyushu, and to do that as economically as possible in terms of American casualty points. The Japanese objective is to prevent the American objective from being attained by inflicting the greatest possible number of American casualty points and continuing to occupy and defend southern Kyushu for as long as possible.

In Coronet, the American objective is to rapidly destroy or drive all Japanese units from Tokyo and the surrounding area, and to do that as economically as possible in terms of American casualty points. The Japanese objective is to inflict the greatest possible number of American casualty points and continue to occupy and defend Tokyo and the surrounding cities and towns for as long as possible.

Game Contents: Two 34 x 22 inch maps, 560 counters, and a 32-page rules & campaign analysis booklet.1 vol, 48 pgs 2018 CA, DECISION GAMES
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1-193840 Vaughan, Edwin Campion SOME DESPERATE GLORY: The Diary of a Young Officer 1917 Some Desperate Glory charts the progress of an enthusiastic and patriotic young officer who marched into battle with Palgrave's Golden Treasury in his pack. Intensely honest and revealing, his diary evokes the day-to-day minutiae of trench warfare: its constant dangers and mind-numbing routine interspersed with lyrical and sometimes comic interludes.

Vividly capturing the spirit of the officers and men at the front, the diary grows in horror and disillusionment as Vaughan's company is drawn into the carnage of Passchendaele from which, of his original 'happy little band' of 90 men, only 15 survived.1 vol, 240 pgs 2010 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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1-220310 Veranneman, Jean-Michel BELGIUM IN THE GREAT WAR In August 1914, the German Empire invaded neutral Belgium in order to outflank the defenses of the French army. Unexpectedly, the Belgian army resisted and fought on, holding a small part of unoccupied Belgian territory north of Ypres, alongside the British and French armies, until the Armistice of 1918. Because of their heroic defense, Belgium and its King, Albert I enjoyed enormous international prestige after the war.

Its colonial army conquered part of German East Africa out of the Congo. Occupied Belgium suffered executions of civilians, severe destruction, and was widely stripped of its industrial infrastructure, which was one of the most developed in the world. It was saved from starvation by food shipments from the United States which came in via neutral Holland.

Belgium emerged from four and a half years of complete turmoil a different country and the experiences would have a lasting impact of its politics. Universal suffrage was introduced and the Flemish question was exacerbated. The war resulted in the abandonment of the country's neutrality policy and her claims for reparation and territory, only very partially met, were to have serious foreign policy implications.1 vol, 240 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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2-25430 von Lettow-Vorbeck, Paul MY REMINISENCES OF EAST AFRICA The campaign for German East Africa in WWI. (22)b/w maps, illust, index. Classic account of small unit(s) effectively tying down much larger force.1 vol, 346 pgs 1992 NASHVILLE, BATTERY PRESS
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1-LEG2205 von Rossing, Erik ACES OF VALOR: A Solitaire Game of WWI Aerial Combat Solitaire game where you command a fighter squadron on the Western Front during World War I through a campaign of multiple missions to score as many victory points as possible to assist the war effort. You can play as the Germans, or one the Entente powers (British, French, or Americans). Each aircraft counter represents the pilot and the aircraft combined, and your squadron will have up to eight at any given time.

The player chooses the campaign's duration (8, 12, or 16 missions), and draws a card to determine the objective of each mission, which includes patrols, trench strafing, photo recon, artillery spotting, balloon busting, and bomber escort. The player's flight moves across a gridded map that is a semi-historical representation of the Western front. Anti-aircraft fire is heaviest near the trenches but can happen anywhere over enemy territory. When combat occurs, aircraft are moved to an Initiative Track for up to three rounds of combat, where pilot skill, aircraft performance, and luck all come into play to determine the outcome.

The player earns mission points by destroying enemy aircraft and ground targets, and also by escorting bomber and two-seater aircraft on successful bombing, photo reconnaissance, and artillery support missions. When the flight lands, mission points are converted to victory points or used to repair and replace aircraft as well as upgrade aircraft to newer, better models. The goal is to earn enough victory points to achieve a minor, major, or strategic victory.1 vol, 1 pgs 2023 US, LEGION WARGAMES LLC
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1-193380 Wachtler, Michael First World War in the Alps, The Tells the war in the Alps during WWI with fantastic collection of photos and extensive excerpts from diary of 18-year-old Standshutze soldier Karl Meyr.1 vol, 0 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-196090 Wakefield, Alan and Moody, Simon UNDER THE DEVIL'S EYE: The British Military Experience in Macedonia 1915 - 18 The authors have researched the Salonika Campaign in every detail, from the arrival of the first British troops in 1915 to final victory. During this period large numbers of British and allied troops were tied up in the strategically vital Balkans. Salonika was converted into a vast military base and over 70 miles of defensive works were created.

We learn of the disappointments of the British XII Corps offensive in April/May 1917 (The First Battle of Doiran) and the more successful aggressive raiding in the Struma Valley. Using first-hand accounts, a vivid picture of life for the British Army is painted, with the roles of the Royal Flying Corps/RAF and RNAS well covered.

The campaign drew to a victorious conclusion with the defeat of the Bulgarians in 1918, but the British Salonika Army remained in place until 1921. The effect of this slow demobilization is also covered.1 vol, 272 pgs 2011 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-64360 Walter, John ALLIED SMALL ARMS OF WORLD WAR ONE The author describes the background, development & use by Great Britain, France, Italy, Russia, Japan & the United States, 180 b/w photos, biblio, index

Walker tells of the background, development, and construction of the weapons of the Allied powers during WWI. Walter provides an overview of the developments in the years leading up to the conflict and then documents the handguns, rifles, and machine guns of each of the nations involved. Well researched and lavishly illustrated.1 vol, 192 pgs 2000 UK, THE CROWOOD PRESS
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1-235560 Warner, Phillip THE BATTLE OF LOOS Loos is a small mining town between Lens and La Bassee in northern France. But on 25th September 1915, and for a few days after, it was the center of one of the most intense and bloody battles of WWI. The casualties were appalling - about 60,000 of which the majority died on the first day. The main objective - a large-scale breakthrough - was not achieved although some 8,000 yards of enemy trench were captured and in some places their defenses were penetrated up to two miles.

Yet if the initial gains had been exploited the course of the war might have been different. A large part of this story of Loos consists of survivors' own accounts and diaries of the time, including that of Sir John French. Traces survivors from all parts of the line, infantry, gunners, and officers, and through their words has revealed one of the most horrific tales of war yet to be published as well as the determination and heroism that in the end secured a victory.1 vol, 256 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-221980 Watson, Phillip AUDREGNIES: The Flank Guard Action and the First Cavalry Charge of the Great War 24 August 1914 The book starts at the point the Germany army crosses the Belgium border and follows the individual stories of the key characters, Field Marshals and soldiers alike, military and civilian, German, Belgian, and French, of those who were to be intimately involved in the 'flank guard action at Elouges and the cavalry action of the 2nd Cavalry Brigade.

Includes a series of high-quality maps which help to explain the complexity of the action at Audregnies and Elouges, and is profusely illustrated, with pictures of those who were there. Draws together many unpublished diary accounts from all the regiments involved and period articles from the UK press illustrating the story as it unfolded back in England. Includes 43 b/w photos, 15 color photos, 10 b/w illustrations, and 18 b/w maps.

The analysis and critique is solely based around the actions of the units involved and has avoided some of the much repeated 'sound bites' which are not relevant to his story. The analysis is based around the instructions given to Field Marshal French by Lord Kitchener before he left and how the commanders implemented the tactics which had been articulated in their own specific to arms publications and the Field Service Manual 1909.1 vol, 350 pgs 2019 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-205270 Watson, William WITH THE TANKS 1916-1918: Memoir of a British Tank Commander in the Great War William Watson was a young Oxford post-graduate at the outbreak of the First World War in 1914. Along with several friends from Oxford he enlisted in the army expecting the war to last six weeks. Watson began his service in the Great War as a British Army motorcycle dispatch rider. He saw active service during the key battles of 1914 and early 1915. Watson was then commissioned and became a tank commander and saw active service with the tanks most notably at Cambrai in 1917.

This well written and evocative memoir was originally published under the title 'A Company Of Tanks' it constitutes a wonderful primary source and is an invaluable addition to the library of anyone with an interest in the evolution of the tank as a decisive weapon on the battlefield. Highly detailed, but nonetheless accessible this superb new illustrated edition, edited by Emmy Award-winning historian Bob Carruthers is greatly recommended for serious enthusiasts and casual readers alike. 1 vol, 248 pgs 2014 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-199380 Weist, Andrew Western Front 1917-1918 150 color and b/w photographs and 50 artworks. The next stage of WWI warfare in the West.

The United States entered the war in 1917 and by the summer of 1918 had an army of around half a million men which rose to a million by the time the Armistice was signed on November 11, 1918. For most of World War I, Allied Forces, predominantly those of France and the British Empire, were stalled at trenches on the Western Front. With the aid of numerous black and white and color photographs, many previously unpublished, the World War I series recreates the battles and campaigns that raged across the surface of the globe, on land, at sea and in the air. The text is complemented by full-color maps that guide the reader through specific actions and campaigns.1 vol, 224 pgs 2012 UK, AMBER BOOKS
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1-51330 Westlake, Roy BRITISH BATTALIONS IN FRANCE & BELIGUM 1914 6x9, Westlake gives detailed coverage of movement and location of all (143) British Regular Battalions on 1914, these 'Old Contemptibles' can be traced almost day-by-day, b/w illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 384 pgs 1998 LONDON, LEO COOPER BOOKS
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1-198260 Wictor, Thomas GERMAN ASSAULT TROOPS OF WWI 8.5x11, 300+ b/w illust.

This book covers the organization, tactics, weapons, equipment, orders of battle, and uniforms of official and unofficial units, from early raiding parties to formal assault battalions. Rare photos depict badges and insignia not previously known, while primary documents describing regulations and training are provided in their entirety.

New information on the origin of shock tactics is presented, gleaned from German archives and not previously published in English. Specific operations on all fronts are included, along with extracts from German army manuals for shock-troop arms such as flamethrowers, mortars, machine guns, grenade launchers, assault artillery, and tanks. 1 vol, 344 pgs 2012 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER LTD
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1-86650 Wictor, Thomas GERMAN FLAMETHROWERR PIONEERS OF WORLD WAR I 8.5x11, the definitive reference on the topic. 300+b/w images illustrate this manual of assault troop and flamethrower tactics by a former officer.1 vol, 352 pgs 2007 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-227340 Wilkins, Mark BRITISH FIGHTER AIRCRAFT IN WWI: Design, Construction and Innovation Focuses on the British approach to fighter design, construction, and mass production. Initially the French led the way in Allied fighter development with their Bleriot trainers then nimble Nieuport Scouts-culminating with the powerful, fast gun platforms as exemplified by the Spads. The Spads had a major drawback however, in that they were difficult and counter-intuitive to fix in the field. The British developed fighters in a very different way; Tommy Sopwith had a distinctive approach to fighter design that relied on lightly loaded wings and simple functional box-girder fuselages. His Camel was revolutionary as it combined all the weight well forward; enabling the Camel to turn very quickly-but also making it an unforgiving fighter for the inexperienced. The Royal Aircraft Factory's SE5a represented another leap forward with its comfortable cockpit, modern instrumentation, and inline engine-clearly influenced by both Spads and German aircraft.

Each manufacturer and design team vied for the upper hand and deftly and quickly appropriated good ideas from other companies-be they friend or foe. Developments in tactics and deployment also influenced design-from the early reconnaissance planes, to turn fighters, finally planes that relied upon formation tactics, speed, and firepower. Advances were so great that the postwar industry seemed bland by comparison. Includes 250 photos, profiles, and diagrams.

Companion volume with German Fighter Aircraft in WWI.1 vol, 192 pgs 2021 US, CASEMATE
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1-204660 Wilks, Dr. and Mrs. THE BRITISH ARMY IN ITALY 1917-1918 Re-issue of 1998 edition.

In October 1917 French and British troops were sent to Italy after a German-Austrian army broke through the Italian front at Caporetto and began an advance almost to the gates of Venice. These forces played a notable part, initially in a reserve and support role during the Italian defense of the Piave in 1917, then in the defeat of the Austrian June Offensive, and finally in the totally defeat of the Austrian Army in October 1918. British divisions formed the spearhead of the final drive across the Piave River leading to the total defeat of the Austrian Army.

Describes how the Joint Force came to be sent, the sometimes acrimonious discussions between the Allies, the actions involved, and the varied events which led to some later disillusionment in the Italian political scene. Includes 16 pages of b/w plates.1 vol, 256 pgs 2014 UK, Pen and Sword
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1-200270 Wilks, John and Eileen Wilks Rommel And Caporetto Based largely on official histories and documents, and on Rommel's own account, this book examines his role at the Battle of Caporetto in 1917 where the Italian Army was humiliated with a catastrophic defeat. Also provides some insight into the qualities Rommel was later to exhibit in France and in North Africa.1 vol, 224 pgs 2012 UK, Pen & Sword
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1-204410 Williams, Claud LIGHT CAR PATROLS 1916-19: War and Exploration in Egypt and Libya with the Model T Ford Memoir offers first-hand account of what it was like to be a Light Car Patrol commander during World War I, while Russell McGuirk's commentary provides the historical background to the formation of the Patrols and follows their activities from the British raid on Siwa Oasis to desert exploration and survey work and the Kufra Reconnaissance Scheme. Lavishly illustrated with original photographs from Light Car officers, this combined memoir and history provides a fascinating and informative picture of an unsung hero of the desert - the Model T Ford.1 vol, 288 pgs 2013 UK, SILPHIUM PRESS
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1-31820 Wilson, Robert PALESTINE 1917 Author took part in the Battle of Romani, the raid on Rafa and the first Battle of Gaza, and then was one of the first British officers in to Damascus. B/w illust.1 vol, 178 pgs 1987 TUNBRIDGE WELLS, COSTELLO
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1-224090 Wolf, Klaus Victory at Gallipoli, 1915 - The German-Ottoman Alliance in the First World War The German contribution in a famous Turkish victory at Gallipoli has been overshadowed by the Mustafa Kemal legend. The commanding presence of German General Liman von Sanders in the operations is well known. But relatively little is known about the background of German military intervention in Ottoman affairs. 111 B&W illustrations & 13 color maps

Klaus Wolf fills this gap as a result of extensive research in the German records and the published literature. He examines the military assistance offered by the German Empire in the years preceding 1914 and the German involvement in ensuring that the Ottomans fought on the side of the Central Powers and that they made best use of the German military and naval missions.

He highlights the fundamental reforms that were required after the battering the Turks received in various Balkan wars, particularly in the Turkish Army, and the challenges that faced the members of the German missions.

When the allied invasion of Gallipoli was launched, German officers became a vital part of a robust Turkish defense - be it at sea or on land, at senior command level or commanding units of infantry and artillery. In due course German aviators were to be, in effect, founding fathers of the Turkish air arm; whilst junior ranks played an important part as, for example, machine gunners. This book is not only their missing memorial but a missing link in understanding the tragedy that was Gallipoli.
1 vol, 384 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-206370 Woodward, David THE AMERICAN ARMY: And the First World War This is a definitive history of the American army's role and performance during the First World War. Drawing from a rich pool of archival sources, David Woodward sheds new light on key themes such as the mobilization of US forces, the interdependence of military diplomacy, coalition war-making, the combat effectiveness of the AEF and the leadership of its commander John J. Pershing.

In spite of a flawed combat doctrine, logistical breakdowns, and American industry's failure to provide modern weaponry, the Doughboys were nonetheless able to wage a costly battle at Meuse-Argonne and play a decisive role in ending the war. The book gives voice to the common soldier through first-hand war diaries, letters, and memoirs, allowing us to re-imagine their first encounters with regimented military life, their transport across the sub-infested Atlantic to Europe, and their experiences both in and behind the trenches.

Includes 27 b/w illustrations, 13 maps, bibliography, and index.1 vol, 481 pgs 2014 UK, CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
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1-58821 Woolley, Charles UNIFORMS & EQUIPMENT OF THE GERMAN ARMY 1900-1918 9x12, 500+ b/w photographs and 50 color drawingsof Infantry, Artillery, Jager, Landstrum, Mountainunits along with Insignia/Weapons, biblio, index.1 vol, 376 pgs 1999 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-58822 Woolley, Charles UNIFORMS & EQUIPMENT OF THE GERMAN ARMY 1900-1918 9x12, 500+ b/w photographs and 50 color drawingsof the Air Service, Cavalry, Assault Troops unitsalong with Insignia/Weapons, biblio, index.1 vol, 320 pgs 2000 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-228660 Wyn Griffith, Llewwlyn UP TO MAMETZ AND BEYOND The 1931 book Up to Mametz tells the story of the creation of the battalion Royal Welch Fusiliers, its training, its apprenticeship in the trenches, and through to its ordeal of Mametz Wood on the Somme as part of 38 Division. It ends there.

This new book, based on Wyn Griffith's unpublished diaries and letters, carries the unit through to the end of WWI. With careful editing and annotation, the events of these missing years are now available alongside the original work. They tell of an officer's life on the derided staff and provide fascinating glimpses of senior officers, some who attract high praise and others who the author obviously despised. 1 vol, 248 pgs 2021 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-89070 Yockelson, Mitchell A. BORROWED SOLDIERS:Americans Under British Command The author follow the 27th and 30th Divisions as a case study of coalition warfare that despite cultural differences and Pershing's misgivings worked well with the Tommies. B/w illust/maps.1 vol, 256 pgs 2008 US, UNIV OF OKLAHOMA PRES
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1-225750 Zabecki, david PERSHING's LIEUTENANTS: American Military Leadership in World War I Reveals the history of the key leaders working for and with John J. Pershing during this tumultuous period, including George S. Patton (tank commander and future commander of the US Third Army during World War II), Douglas MacArthur (42nd Division commander and future General of the Army), and Harry S. Truman (artillery battery commander and future President of the United States). 1 vol, 368 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-64780 anon Nationalist Armies of the Russian Civil War 1917-1922 8x10, 'Osprey' style book, Russian text with 8 color plates with 4/5 figs per plate, 20+ b/w photos/illust. Full English translation of text.1 vol, 48 pgs 2013 UK, THE MILITARY HISTORY BOOKSHOP
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3-64790 anon RUSSIAN CIVIL WAR: Interventionist Forces 1917-1922 8x10, 'Osprey' style book, Russian text with 8 color plates with 4/5 figs per plate, 20+ b/w photos/illust. Full English translation of text.1 vol, 48 pgs 1998 MOSCOW, ACT PUBLISHING
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1-214750 Bennett, Geoffrey FREEING THE BALTIC: 1918-1920 In 1919, the new governments of the besieged Baltic states appealed desperately to the Allies for assistance. A small British flotilla of light cruisers and destroyers were sent to help, under the command of Rear Admiral Sir Walter Cowan. They were given no clear instructions as to what their objective was to be and so Cowan decided that he had to make his own policy.

Despite facing a much greater force, Cowan improvised one of the most daring raids ever staged by the British Navy. He succeeded with devastating effect; outmaneuvering his enemies, sinking two Russian Battleships, and eventually freeing the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.1 vol, 264 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-64760 Deryabin, A.I. translation Tom Hillman White Armies of the Russian Civil War 1917-1922 A4, 'Osprey' style book, English text with eight color plates with four to five illustrated figures per plate, 20+ b/w photos and illustrations.1 vol, 48 pgs 2014 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-64770 Deryabin, A.I. translation Tom Hillman Red Army of the Russian Civil War 1917-1922 A4, 'Osprey' style book, English text with eight color plates with four to five illustrated figures per plate, 20+ b/w photos and illustrations. 1 vol, 52 pgs 2014 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-64790 Deryabin, A.I. translation Tom Hillman Interventionist Forces of the Russian Civil War 1917-1922 A4, 'Osprey' style book, English text with eight color plates with four to five illustrated figures per plate, 20+ b/w photos and illustrations. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2014 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-204490 Deryabin, Alexandr illust by V. Boltyshev translation by Tom Hillman The White Army of North Russia 1918-1920 A superb book by the master Russian Civil War researcher - Alexsandr Deryabin. He has put together a masterful study detailing uniforms, equipment, and campaigns. Soft cover, with eight color plates illustrating the uniforms of 19 soldiers and officers plus collar badges, shoulder boards, insignia and other detail. Now completely in English language. 1 vol, 44 pgs 2014 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-204500 Deryabin, Alexandr illust by V. Boltyshev translation by Tom Hillman The White Armies of Northwest Russia 1918-1920 This is the next in Alexander Deryabin's series of fine studies regarding the Russian Civil War. This is a 44-page softcover volume with eight color plates illustrating 24 uniforms, soldiers, and officers of the various White Armies that fought in the Northwest of Russia plus organizational charts/Orders of Battle. Now completely in English language. 1 vol, 44 pgs 2014 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-219560 Dockterm D.B. TRIUMPH OF CHAOS: The Russian Civil War 1918-1921 - Volume 2 Deluxe Card Game Triumph of Chaos: The Russian Civil War 1918-1921 Volume 2 Deluxe is a two-player card driven strategic board game wherein the players assume the roles of the Red (Communist Forces) and the White (reactionary forces). This epic conflict resulted in the toppling of three centuries of Romanov rule and its replacement by a totalitarian communist regime. Belligerents included the various Russian republics, anarchist and independence movements, adherents of the old regime, foreign contingents of volunteers and the overt intervention of the Major Powers.

Originally published in 2005, Volume 2 enhanced the game to provide more Social Revolutionaries, eastern warlords, and a gaggle of obscure personalities and entities, a bigger map (enlarged 40% and including the Trans Siberian rail line all the way to Vladivostok), better play aids and redesigned cards (setting the stage for more player angst).

The basic structure of the original game is still there with three phases to a turn: Political (players compete to push or pull fractions to their side), Action (players alternate playing cards to move, fight, enact events and build up their armies) and Logistics (replacements and a variety of new intriguing game mechanics).

Contents: A beautiful 44x34-inch double map, 220 cards (action, leader, political decks), three sheets of counters (including approximately 400 military units, 40+ leaders and a bundle of other game tokens), rulebook and supplement, very helpful play aids, and few game bits (wood and dice).1 vol, 1 pgs 2019 US, CLASH OF ARMS
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1-230480 Dunn, Steve BATTLE IN THE BALTIC: The Royal Navy and the Fight to Save Estonia and Latvia, 1918-1920 After the WWI armistice but before the Versailles Treaty was ratified, Britain sent the Royal Navy to protect the fragile independence of the newly liberated states of Estonia and Latvia from Bolshevik Russian aggression. For two years, the Navy fought battles against the Red Navy and weather in the Baltic Sea, and against White Russian and German Freicorps troops -- each intent on a Baltic land grab. Hundreds of ships were successfully involved in aiding Estonian and Latvian forces. Patrolling, open sea battles, and 'PT-boat'-style raids populate the campaign that saw three VCs awarded and ships sunk in battle and by leftover WWI mines. Well-written, too.1 vol, 304 pgs 2021 UK, SEAFORTH PUBLISHING
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1-225480 Harrison, Richard editor The Russian Civil War, 1918-1921 - An Operational-Strategic Sketch of the Red Army's Combat Operations The Russian Civil War was one of the most fateful of the 20th century's military conflicts, a bloody three-year struggle whose outcome saw the establishment of a totalitarian communist regime within the former Russian Empire. As such, it commands the attention of the military specialist and layman alike as we mark the one hundredth anniversary of the war's end. 48 maps

This work is the third volume of the three-volume Soviet official history of the Russian Civil War, which appeared during 1928-1930, just before the imposition of Stalinist orthodoxy. While the preceding volumes focused on the minutiae of the Red Army's organizational development and military art, this volume provides an in-depth description and analysis of the of the civil war's major operations along the numerous fronts, from the North Caucasus, the Don and Volga rivers, the White Sea area, the Baltic States and Ukraine, as well as Siberia and Poland. It also offers a well-argued case for the political reasons behind the Bolsheviks' military strategy and eventual success against their White opponents.

And while it is a certainly a partisan document with a definite political bias, it is at the same time a straight forward military history that manages to avoid many of the hoary myths that later came to dominate the subject. As such, it is easily the most objective account of the struggle to emerge from the Soviet Union before the collapse of the communist system in 1991.
1 vol, 552 pgs 2020 US, CASEMATE ACADEMIC
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1-74770 Hillman, Major Thomas TRAN-DNEPR OPERATION 8.5x11, account of the General Baron Wrangel's last operation in the RCW, many scenarios, o/b's, operational & campaign maps, photos, biblio.1 vol, 168 pgs 2004 US, GREENHOUSE GAMES PUBS
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2-85430 Kritsky, M.A. translated by Thomas Hillman KORNILOVSKI SHOCK REGIMENT 8.5x11, the translator has added many footnotes to assist the reader with the history of the most famous regiment (later division) of the Russian Civil War, b/w illust, o/b's.1 vol, 130 pgs 2023 US, ON MILITARY MATTERS
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1-68250 Moore, Perry STAMPING OUT THE VIRUS: Detail account of the Allied Intervention in theRussian Civil War 1918-1920, battle maps, o/b's,80+ b/w photos, biblio, index.1 vol, 300 pgs 2002 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-71950 Plant, Mark & Hillman, Tom & Mehtidis, Alexis HOW ODESSA BECAME RED 8.5x11, organization, o/b's battle maps/accounts of the French, Greeks, Romanians and others during the Intervention in the Ukraine 1919, color maps,wargaming info, scenarios, GOOD general history.1 vol, 124 pgs 2003 US, GREENHOUSE GAMES PUBS
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1-71960 Plant, Mark & Hillman, Tom & Mehtidis, Alexis ARMOURED CARS OF THE RUSSIAN CIVIL WAR 8.5x11, a most detailed account of this weapon, tactics, o/b's, TOE and first hand details of battle by White officers.1 vol, 120 pgs 2003 US, GREENHOUSE GAMES PUBS
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1-213360 Shenk, Robert AMERICA'S BLACK SEA FLEET: The U.S. Navy Amidst War and Revolution 1919-1923 Offers a revealing portrait of America's small Black Sea fleet in the years following World War I. In a high-tempo series of operations throughout the Black and Aegean Seas and the eastern Mediterranean, this small force of destroyers and other naval vessels responded ably to several major international crises. Adm. Mark Bristol served as both head of US naval forces and America's chief diplomat in the region.

Home-ported in Constantinople, US Navy ships helped evacuate some 150,000 White Russians during the last days of the Russian Revolution; coordinated the visits of the Hoover grain ships to ports in southern Russia where millions were suffering a horrendous famine; reported on the terrible death marches endured by the Greeks of the Pontus region of Turkey; and conducted the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of Greek and Armenian refugees from burning Smyrna, the cataclysmic conclusion of the Turkish Nationalist Revolution. After Smyrna, the destroyers escorted Greek steamers in their rescue of ethnic Christian civilians being expelled from all the ports of Anatolian Turkey.1 vol, 400 pgs 2015 US, US NAVAL INSTITUTE PRESS
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1-208390 Smele, Jonathan THE RUSSIAN CIVIL WARS 1916-1926: Ten Years That Shook the World Comprehensive analysis and reconceptualization of the struggles that wracked the collapsing Tsarist empire and the emergent USSR, profoundly affecting the history of the 20th century. The work begins and ends with battles in Central Asia.1 vol, 480 pgs 2015 US, OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
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1-220420 Wieloch, Rupert CHURCHILL'S ABANDONED PRISONERS: The British Soldiers Deceived in the Russian Civil War Tells the previously suppressed story of 15 British prisoners captured in 1919 during the Russian civil war. Explains how the bitter fighting ebbed and flowed along the Trans-Siberian Railway for eighteen months, until Trotsky's Red Army prevailed. It includes the exploits of the only two British battalions to serve in the East, the 'Diehards' and 'Tigers.' Describes the fractious relationships between the Allies, together with the unenviable dilemmas faced by the commander of the American Expeditionary Force and the humanitarian work of the Red Cross. Includes 16 black and white photos.1 vol, 272 pgs 2019 US, CASEMATE
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2-202300 Wilson, Michael FOR THEM THE WAR WAS NOT OVER: The Royal Navy in Russia 1918-1920 As the guns fell silent on the Western front of World War I on November 11, 1918, civil war in Russia blazed on. The White Russian army supporting the Tsar was still fighting the Bolsheviks, particularly in the north of Russia, and the Royal Navy sent a squadron of ships in support of the White Russians, while British troops fought against the Bolsheviks on land. Murmansk and Archangel became British enclaves as soldiers and sailors fought a valiant but doomed war against the Bolsheviks. 1 vol, 143 pgs 2010 UK, HISTORY PRESS
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1-214820 Wright, Damien CHURCHILL'S SECRET WAR WITH LENIN: British and Commonwealth Military Intervention in the Russian Civil War, 1918-20 This is the culmination of more than 15 years of painstaking and exhaustive research with access to many previously classified official documents, unpublished diaries, manuscripts, and personal accounts. Includes 203 black and white photos and 8 maps.

After three years of great loss and suffering on the Eastern Front, Imperial Russia was in crisis and on the verge of revolution. In November 1917, Lenin's Bolsheviks (later known as 'Soviets') seized power, signed a peace treaty with the Central Powers and brutally murdered Tsar Nicholas (British King George's first cousin) and his children so there could be no return to the old order.

As Russia fractured into loyalist 'White' and revolutionary 'Red' factions, the British government became increasingly drawn into the escalating Russian Civil War after hundreds of thousands of German troops transferred from the Eastern Front to France were used in the 1918 'Spring Offensive' which threatened Paris.

What began with the landing of a small number of Royal Marines at Murmansk in March 1918 to protect Allied-donated war stores quickly escalated with the British government actively pursuing an undeclared war against the Bolsheviks on a number of fronts in support of British trained and equipped 'White Russian' Allies. At the height of British military intervention in mid-1919, British troops were fighting the Soviets far into the Russian interior in the Baltic, North Russia, Siberia, Caspian, and Crimea.

The full range of weapons in the British arsenal were deployed, including aircraft, tanks, and even poison gas. British forces were also drawn into peripheral conflicts against 'White' Finnish troops in North Russia and the German 'Iron Division' in the Baltic. It remains a little known fact that the last British troops killed by the German Army in the First World War were killed in the Baltic in late 1919, and that the last Canadian and Australian soldiers to die in the First World War suffered their fate in North Russia in 1919 many months after the Armistice. Despite the award of five Victoria Crosses (including one posthumous) and the loss of hundreds of British and Commonwealth soldiers, sailors, and airmen, most of whom remain buried in Russia, the campaign remains virtually unknown in Britain today. 1 vol, 576 pgs 2017 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-76670 Ales, Stafano illustrated by Andrea Viotti LE UNIFORME E DISTINTIVI CVI IN SPAGNA 1936-1939 9.5x13, the (78) plates by Viotti are magnificent,color drawings/watercolors depicting equipment,flags, uniforms, badges, insignia etc.1 vol, 288 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-228070 Alpert, Michael THE SPANISH CIVIL WAR AT SEA: Dark and Dangerous Waters The Spanish Civil War of 1936-1939 underlined the importance of the sea as the supply route to both General Franco's insurgents and the Spanish Republic. There were attempted blockades by Franco as well as attacks by his Italian and German allies against legitimate neutral, largely British, merchant shipping bound for Spanish Republican ports and challenges to the Royal Navy, which was obliged to maintain a heavy presence in the area. The conflict provoked splits in British public opinion.

Events at sea both created and reflected the international tensions of the latter 1930s, when the policy of appeasement of Germany and Italy dissuaded Britain from taking action against those countries' activities in Spain, except to participate in a largely ineffective naval patrol to try to prevent the supply of war material to both sides. The book is based on original documentary sources in both Britain and Spain and is intended for the general reader as well as students and academics interested in the history of the 1930s, in naval matters and in the Spanish Civil War. Includes 8 black and white illustrations, three black and white maps, and various tables.
1 vol, 256 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-204250 Arias, Raul and Molina, Lucas LEGION CONDOR: History, Organization, Aircraft, Uniforms, Awards, and Memorabilia - 1936-1939 This new, large format book contains over 1,000 images of Germany's Legion Condor during the Spanish Civil War from 1936-1939. Coverage of all branches of the Legion Condor, with a special emphasis on aviation, includes detailed operational and unit histories, technical aspects of aircraft flown, biographies of noted personalities, and a look at uniforms, insignia and equipment.

Superbly rendered full-color aircraft profiles show the variety of fighter, bomber, recon, and transport aircraft used. Covered too are the panzer, flak and naval units of the Legion Condor. A collection of hundreds of extremely rare Legion Condor artifacts - in full-color - rounds out this comprehensive look at the infamous pre-World War II German military.1 vol, 296 pgs 2013 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-227210 Candil, Anthony TANK COMBAT IN SPAIN: Armored Warfare During the Spanish Civil War 1936-1939 Within months of the 1936 start of the Spanish Civil War, three out of the four major European powers (Italy, Germany, and the Soviet Union) decided to intervene. Spain turned out to be the perfect proving ground to carry out controlled, realistic experiments with live weapons and troops. This book covers the theories of the three main contributors that provided armor to the warring parties in the civil war, how those contributions shaped combat, and how the lessons learned were then applied to tank combat in World War II.

The use of tanks in the Spanish Civil War wedded traditional war to modern technology. The fighting in Spain did not offer any easy answers, however, to the question of infantry-armor cooperation, primarily because the tanks supplied were not very worthy and had been supplied in small numbers, even though the Republicans organized an 'armored division.' The situation for the tanks on the Nationalist side was so bad in practical terms that they reused captured Russian armor in their units. Tank employment in Spain did offer many lessons, but the lessons did not always lie in what was done or accomplished but precisely on what was not done and was not accomplished. 1 vol, 264 pgs 2021 US, CASEMATE
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1-223300 Clifford, Alexander The People's Army in the Spanish Civil War Why did the Spanish Republic lose the Spanish Civil War - and could the Republic have won? These are the key questions Alexander Clifford addresses in this in-depth study of the People's Army and the critical battles of Brunete, Belchite and Teruel. These battles represented the Republic's best chance of military success, but after bitter fighting its forces were beaten back. From then on the Republic, facing the superior army of Franco and the Nationalists, aided by Germany and Italy, faced inevitable defeat. 30 black and white illustrations

This tightly focused and perceptive account of the military history of the Republic and its army is fascinating reading. As well as providing a broad overview of the strategy and tactics of the People's Army and its Nationalist opponents, Alexander Clifford quotes vivid eyewitness testimony to give the reader a direct insight into the experience of the front-line soldiers on both sides during these three critical battles. Their recollections reveal to the reader what it was like to fight in the scorching heat of the plains around Brunete, in the shattered streets of Belchite - still ruined to this day - and in the frozen hills of Teruel.
1 vol, 256 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-228040 Clifford, Alexander FIGHTING FOR SPAIN: The International Brigades in the Civil War, 1936-1939 In the English-speaking world, the Spanish Civil War is perhaps best remembered through the exploits of thousands of foreign volunteers from across the globe who joined the International Brigades -- a force of communists, socialists and others who took their opposition to fascism to extraordinary lengths. Their passionate political commitment to Spain's cause and determination in battle placed them among the crack troops of the Republic's People's Army.

Yet while much has been written about the political, social, and cultural significance of the brigades and their experience in Spain, less has been said about their performance as front-line troops. This well-illustrated new study focuses on the brigades as combat units, tracing the course of each major battle in which they fought and showing the drastic changes they underwent as the war progressed - from an untrained militia in 1936, to the tried and tested shock troops of 1937, to a shadow of their former selves by 1938 after repeated maulings and the introduction of Spanish conscripts to fill their ranks. 1 vol, 264 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-200870 English, Adrian J. THE SPANISH CIVIL WAR AT SEA Although the Spanish Civil War was decided on land, the naval aspects carried considerable weight in helping determine supplies and reinforcements, not to mention naval battles and actions actions throughout the war. Profusely illustrated with b/w photos and some maps, this is a concise account of the naval war. includes appendices with ship orders of battle by year and quick ship stats, plus rank and uniform details. B/w uniform plates by J M Bueno.1 vol, 191 pgs 2013 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-42130 Hall, Chris REVOLUTIONARY WARFARE:Spain 1936-1937 Brief look at the various 'revolutionary factions' covers training, uniforms, arms, armored vehicles organization, actions, foreign volunteers, b/w illust, biblio.1 vol, 52 pgs 1996 UK, GOSLING PRESS
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1-55750 Hall, Chris VIVA LA MUERTE:Nationalist forces 1936-1939 Descriptive account of the various Nationalist units and their uniforms, b/w illust, good biblio.1 vol, 51 pgs 1998 UK, GOSLING PRESS
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1-220170 Hooton, E.R. SPAIN IN ARMS: A Military History of the Spanish Civil War 1936-1939 Examines how the Spanish Civil War conflict developed on the battlefield through the prism of eight campaigns between 1937-1939 and shows how many accounts of military operations during this conflict are based upon half-truths and propaganda. Includes 20 black and white photographs and 20 maps.

Includes the Italian campaign against the Basques on the Northern Front in 1937 was one of the most spectacular Nationalist successes of the Civil War, with 60,000 prisoners taken. Claims to be the first book to quote secret data about Italian air operations intercepted by the British -- the Italians flew 1,215 sorties and dropped 231 tons of bombs during the campaign, whilst also suffering the heaviest losses.

It also demonstrates how the Nationalists won not simply by benefitting from a cornucopia of modern arms from the Fascist powers but by using its limited resources to maximum effect, including training and overall command and the Republic's corresponding weaknesses in the same fields. The Republican Brunete and Belchite offensives of 1937 are described in detail, from the weapons they carried and the tactics they employed to the dynamic Nationalist response and reaction of the generals.

This book also explores how the extent of foreign intervention on both sides has been greatly exaggerated throughout history and provides the first accurate information on this military intervention, using British and French archives to produce a radically different but more accurate account of the battles and the factors and men who shaped them.1 vol, 256 pgs 2019 US, CASEMATE
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1-222290 Jose Mar?a Mata, Lucas Molina, Jos? Mar?a Manrique GERMAN VEHICLES IN THE SPANISH CIVIL WAR: A Comprehensive Study of the Deployment of German Military Vehicles on the Eve of WW2 A comprehensive and up-to-date study of the combat and logistics vehicles which formed part of the German contingent that fought in the Spanish Civil War alongside the rebels. Contains over 500 top quality images, most of them previously unpublished, with each model that served in Spain.

Examines a wide range of vehicles: from the humblest motorcycle to the Horch staff car; from Opel 'Blitz', MAN Diesel, Mercedes, and Krupp trucks to the enormous Vomag 3LR 443 truck; not forgetting all the different types of military ambulances seen in Spain during the war years. The Panzer I, which so surprised the world in the Polish campaign and initially equipped the German Panzerdivisionen, was first seen in the Spanish Civil War, together with a wide range of war materiel such as antitank guns, flamethrowers, and so on.1 vol, 240 pgs 2019 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-1947606 Mugani, Bruno Foreign Volunteers & International Brigades in Spain (1936-39) The International Brigades were volunteer military units composed of foreigners who fought on the side of the Second Spanish Republic during the Spanish Civil War. Motivated to fight on political or social grounds, they made their way to Spain independently of the Spanish government. Originally, there was no real organization to the streams of volunteers arriving from every quarter of the world, but eventually, the units evolved into brigades.

Includes eight full-color pages, with many b/w illustrations and maps. Italian text, but English captions to images. All color plates have full English translations.1 vol, 68 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-COM1096 Starkweather, Adam CRUSADE AND REVOLUTION: The Spanish Civil War, 1936-1939 DELUXE EDITION Crusade and Revolution uses the traditional card-driven system, adapting it to the specific circumstances of the Spanish Civil War. Each player has his own deck of strategic cards and must make difficult choices on their use throughout the game. Each card has four possible uses, but only one of them can be chosen each time the card is played! The possibilities are:

* Recreate a Historical Event: Each card shows a historical event that affected the course of the war. They include political, military, economic and even social events, as well as the reinforcements that flowed to both sides throughout the war both from within Spain, and from foreign powers Germany, Italy and Russia.
* Conduct Operations: Each card has an operations value that is used for activating units on the game map for movement, preparing fortifications, or attacking.
*Strategic Redeployment (SR) of Troops: Each card has a Strategic Redeployment value that is used to move units great distances on the game map, or to bring units out of Reserve to shore up a threatened flank.
* Replacement Points for Reforming Your Army: Each card has a Replacement Point value which is recorded and used for repairing damaged or rebuilding destroyed units at the end of the turn.

Design uses 'small units' through Feb 1937, switches to 'large units' from March 1937 to February 1938, and then ends with the 'Decisive Phase' that begins in March 1938 and lasts until the end of the war in April 1939. During this time, the Nationalists tried to force the enemy's unconditional surrender, while the Republic fought desperately to resist and prolong the Spanish Civil War to intertwine with looming WWII.

Product Information
Complexity: Medium (6 out of 10)
Solitaire suitability: 4
Time Scale: 1 turn = Two months (1 month during the first 4 turns of the game)
Map Scale: 1 space = approximately 60 kilometres (37 miles)
Unit Scale: (Small Units) from Irregular columns to divisions. (Large Units) From reinforced divisions to army corps.
Players: 2
Playing Time: Small Scenarios: 3-4 hours, Full Campaign: 8+ hours

Components:
One 22x34-inch Mounted map
110 Strategy Cards
176 5/8-inch diecut counters
280 1/2-inch diecut counters
Larger counters
One Color Rulebook
One Color Playbook
Four Player Aid Cards
One six-sided die
Optional rules, cards, and units1 vol, 1 pgs 2019 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-50410 Wilson, John TANKS & TRUCKS OF THE SPANISH CIVIL WAR 30+ b/w illust of standard and one-off vehicles used by both sides, biblio.1 vol, 36 pgs 2003 HOPEWELL, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-1947701 Christini, Luca S. ABYSSINIAN SKIES: Memories and Shots of an Italian Volunteer in the Ethiopian War 1935-36 This is the first book of the WAR series in color and based on memoirs of an Italian soldier who fought in the war. In this series, several black and white images are 'recolored' by our artists with the help of special software to obtain wonderful and new images of the war. Abyssian sky offers an interesting research about the Italian-Ethiopian war of 1935-36. The last great colonial conflict of the 20th century also found aviation playing an important part with bombardments and use of deadly gas.

Includes 12 full-color pages, with many b/w illustrations and maps. Italian text, but English captions to images. All color plates have full English translations.1 vol, 68 pgs 2020 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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1-236870 Jowett, Philip ABYSSINIAN CONQUEST: The Illustrated History of the Second Italo-Ethiopian War, 1935-1936 In 1935, Fascist Italy invaded Abyssinia (now Ethiopia), one of just two independent states in Africa at the time. Italy first invaded Ethiopia in 1895 and was driven out by the army of Emperor Menelik II. In 1935, the defensive effort would be led by Emperor Haile Selassie I. Benito Mussolini (the Italian Duce) claimed victory in 1936, but the struggle of Selassie and his people against impossible odds won worldwide admiration. This work supplements a concise narrative history of the conflict with more than 600 captioned photos, including detailed coverage of both armies. 1 vol, 320 pgs 2015 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-212770 Saarelainen, Tapio THE WHITE SNIPER: Simo Hayha Finnish soldier Simo Hayha (1905 - 2002) is the most famous sniper in the world. During the Winter War fought between Russia and Finland in 1939 - 1940 he had 542 confirmed kills with iron sights, a record that still stands today. He has been a role model for snipers all over the world and paved the way for them by demonstrating their significance on the battlefield.

Simo Hayha was a man of action who spoke very little, but he was hugely respected by his men and his superiors and given many difficult missions, including taking out specific targets. Able to move silently and swiftly through the landscape, melting into the snowbound surroundings in his white camouflage fatigues, his aim was deadly and his quarry rarely escaped.

The Russians learned of his reputation as a marksman and tried several times to kill him by indirect fire. He was promoted from corporal to second lieutenant and he was awarded the Cross of Kollaa. For sniping, Simo Hayha only ever used his own m/28-30 rifle. Eventually his luck ran out and Simo received a serious head wound on March 6 1940, though he subsequently recovered.1 vol, 192 pgs 2016 US, CASEMATE
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1-914157 various VAE VICTIS # 157: Nachod et Skalitz 1866 Boardgames
Great Crisis of Frederick II
This War without an Ennemy
Soisson
Deadly Nothern Lights
Iron Curtain (N. Sevaux)
Samourai Battles
1866
300
Bayonets & Tomahaws

Scenarios
Advanced Squad Leader
Memory 44
DBA

Figurines
Rise of the Raj troisi?me partie
The Baron's War
Gettysburg
Campagne moderne

Nachod et Skalitz 1866
End of June 1866. After several months of mounting tensions, war has broken out between Austria and Prussia for preeminent control in Germany. Prussia plans for its troops to cross the Carpathians and penetrate Bohemia by 4 different passages with the objective of confronting the principal Austrian Army in a decisive Napoleonic battle. The outlet of one of these passages was here, near the towns of Nachod and Skalitz. The Prussian V Corps was in position to take control of it and allow the VI Corps to follow it before converging with the other Prussian corps on the centre of the Austrian presence. General Steinmetz is appointed commander of the Prussian 1st Army in 1870 and will have to confront the Austrian troops sent by General Benedek.
As a new unit of the series 'Battles in the era of Napoleon III', Nachod-Skalitz is the first game of a series that will cover the principal clashes of the campaign in Bohemia of 1866, concluding with the battle of Sadowa. Players will have the option of playing the battles one after another in a campaign mode, resulting perhaps in a very different situation by the time they arrive at the decisive battle of 3 July 1866.
Using the series 'The Great Battles of Napoleon III' (VaeVictis # 55, # 73 and 138), the system is simple and dynamic with an accent on the engagement of the troops against deadly defensive fire.
Scenarios by Arnold Giraud-Moser on a system by Luc Olivier.

Scale :

Game turn : one hour
Counters : regiments and battalions
Map : one hex. = 750 m
Complexity : 5/10
Solo playability : 7/10
Duration : 2 to 4 hours depending on the scenario1 vol, 84 pgs 2021 FRANCE, CERIGO EDITIONS
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1-914158 various VAE VICTIS # 158: Talvisota, the Winter War 1939-1940 Articles include:

Boardgames: Next War Vietnam (GMT); Brief Border Wars (DG); Great Crisis of Frederick II (VUCA); Caesar (GMT); Hood strikes North (MMP); Atlantic Chase (GMT); C&C Samurai Battles (GMT)

Scenarios: Advanced Squad Leader; Memory 44; Guiscard 2; Gettysburg 2e partie

Figurines: Campagne pour le Mali : Operation Serval, scenario + CR

Other: Lasalle : partie commentee; Battletech; L'affaire d'un dejeuner : version Indes

Hobby: Que chosir : jeux 3e GM; Le wargame en Italie; Verdun 1916 : Compte rendu

Art of War and Wargame : Talvisota - The Winter War 1939-1940 (Rules also in English)

In 1939, faced with Nazi Germany's expansionist politics, Stalin demands of Finland some strategic territories necessary for the defense of Leningrad. Helsinki refuses and on 30 November, with no prior declaration of war, the Red Army attacks the Finnish territory with five armies and 28 divisions. The strength ratio is crushingly in the Soviets' favour with 400,000 troops, 1500 tanks and a modern aviation against 265,000 Finnish soldiers and 20 tanks.

To everyone's surprise, the overwhelming numerical and materiel superiority of the Russians is broken by the fierce resistance and the bravery of the Finnish forces. Despite a front extending from the Arctic to the isthmus of Karelia, and the offensives of mostly 3 against 1, the lack of preparation and coordination of Stalin's forces, the extreme climactic conditions and the Finnish belligerence jostle all predictions and overturn military logic. With Mannerheim's troops employing Molotov cocktails, surprise infiltrations, and an optimal exploitation of the terrain to resist the Russian giant until March. But the lack of armament and international support, the limited numbers of troops, and a Soviet surge irreversibly compel the little Nordic outlier to sign an accord on 12 March 1940.

Based on a system favouring the fog of war and the uncertainties of military preparations, Talvisota places both players in a situation requiring them to choose their strategies after careful reflection. Maintaining one's war morale is important, but the decisive results are mainly achieved by considering the potential actions of the other side.

In the solo play mode, the player controls Finland's destiny against the Soviet steamroller with the same intensity of play. 1 vol, 84 pgs 2021 FRANCE, CERIGO EDITIONS
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1-1994020 BOLT ACTION: Campaign: The Western Desert One of the most popular and enduring campaigns of World War II is that of the Western Desert, where Allied armies beat back the hard-pressed German and Italian forces under the grueling African sun. Covers crucial operations such as Crusader, Lightfoot, and Supercharge, and the great battles of Tobruk, El Alamein, and Gazala for the Bolt Action system. Includes in-depth information on the forces involved, linked scenarios, and new Theater Selectors.1 vol, 144 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-201270 1940 LES BLINDES FRANCAIS (1940 French Tanks) Oversized at 8.5x12 inches and full color throughout. Offers a detailed presentation of the equipment, uniforms, and commanders, in addition to meticulous descriptions of the tanks themselves. A copious number of photos are included throughout the work, providing an accurate image of the tanks on the battlefield.1 vol, 160 pgs 2013 FRANCE, HEIMDAL
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1-217230 SS PANZER DIVISIONS ON THE EASTERN FRONT: Images of War Rare photographs from SS sources illustrating the armored formations which took part in this titanic struggle. Includes rare images of the Panther in action.1 vol, 144 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-222330 WINGATE'S MEN: The Chindit Operations - Special Forces in Burma Images of War Series An examination of Britain's WWII Long Range Penetration Groups, more commonly known as the Chindits, commanded by Colonel Orde Wingate, that performed long-range operations deep within Japanese-held territory with the aim of sowing alarm and confusion amongst the enemy and disrupting Japanese plans for the invasion of India. For this, Wingate was given the Indian 77th Infantry Brigade. In February 1943 this force crossed into Burma on its first Chindit operation, codenamed Loincloth. Includes 150 black and white illustrations.

Promoted to acting major general Wingate was granted permission to undertake another Chindit operation, but this time on a far greater scale. In Operation Thursday Wingate aimed to fly a force of 10,000 men, 1,000 mules, equipment, and supplies into clearings in the heart of Burma behind enemy lines. The operation proved a considerable success, the Chindits causing mayhem amongst the Japanese forces. Wingate, though, did not live to see the end of Operation Thursday, as he was killed when the aircraft in which he was being transported to one of the Chindit bases crashed into the jungle.1 vol, 128 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-222370 AUDACIOUS MISSIONS OF WORLD WAR II: Daring Acts of Bravery Revealed Through Letters and Documents from the Time These missions include Operation Anthropoid, the plot to assassinate SS General Reinhard Heydrich in Czechoslovakia in 1942, Operation Chariot, the attempt to damage the mighty German warship Tirpitz while she was in dock in St-Nazaire in France; and Operation Mincemeat, a complex plot whereby a corpse, replete with documentation designed to mislead the enemy, was dropped in southern Spain to spread misinformation.1 vol, 216 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-223050 BLOOD IN THE FOREST: The End of the Second World War in the Courland Pocket With eyewitness accounts, detailed maps, and expert contributions alongside rare newspaper archive, photographs from private collections, and extracts from diaries translated into English from Latvian, German, and Russian, the author assembles a ghastly picture of death and desperation in a tough, uncomfortable story of a nation both gripped by war and at war with itself.

While the eyes of the world were on Hitler's bunker, more than half a million men fought six cataclysmic battles along a front line of fields and forests in Western Latvia known as the Courland Pocket. Just an hour from the capital Riga, German forces bolstered by Latvian Legionnaires were cut off and trapped with their backs to the Baltic. The only way out was by sea: the only chance of survival to hold back the Red Army.

Forced into uniform by Nazi and Soviet occupiers, Latvian fought Latvian - sometimes brother against brother. Hundreds of thousands of men died for little territorial gain in unimaginable slaughter. When the Germans capitulated, thousands of Latvians continued a war against Soviet rule from the forests for years afterwards.

Compiles eye-witness accounts of veterans who fought in the Latvian Legion, including former partisans and a refugee who fled the Soviet advance to later become President -- Vaira Vike-Freiberga. He was a survivor of the little-known concentration camp at Popervale and founder of Riga's Jewish Museum, Margers Vestermanis has never spoken about his personal experiences. He also gives details of the SS new world order planned in Kurzeme, his escape from a death march, and subsequent survival in the forests with a Soviet partisan group -- and a German deserter.1 vol, 288 pgs 2020 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-229020 WARFARE IN THE FAR EAST: 1944 Tactics This tactical pamphlet covers jungle warfare in 1944. By this time, the British Army had come to terms with the Japanese enemy and his fighting methods and had worked out tactical responses to actions in the field. The pamphlet is particularly valuable because it contains a number of scenarios in jungle fighting. Illustrated with color maps, it is a very good introduction to jungle warfare.1 vol, 106 pgs 2021 US, OMM PUBLISHING
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1-229690 Bolt Action: Combined Arms Whilst Combined Arms can be played and enjoyed as a stand-alone game, it is intended to allow players to incorporate Bolt Action, Blood Red Skies, Cruel Seas, or Victory at Sea for an epic continent-spanning wargaming campaign. The system is modular, simply requiring that you sub out certain Initiative cards from the game for those that pertain to your chosen game systems. These unique cards link your campaign inextricably with your wargames, meaning your choices in the campaign could mean victory or defeat on the tabletop.

Box contains: Rules booklet; four game maps covering North West Europe, The Eastern Front, North Africa, and The Pacific theatres of operation; Orders Board; Operations Board; Six Card decks; 67 Tokens; Plastic Army markers; and Plastic Objectives.
1 vol, 1 pgs 2022 UK, WARLORD GAMES
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1-86132 OPERATIONS AND OBJECTIVES This sourcebook allows players to introduce a strategic level to their WWII gaming. Taking control of company-size formations to complete objectives set by upper echelons commands.1 vol, 80 pgs 2008 UK, GREAT ESCAPE GAMES
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1-930285 S&T 285 DUEL ON THE STEPPE 1943 Duel on the Steppe is a simulation of the Winter Campaign in the Ukraine, from 29 January to 17 March, 1943. Known as Operation Star and Gallop, the Soviets arrayed their incredible numerical advantage against some of the best units in the German army.

This game uses the same rules system as Sedan: The Decisive Battle for France, May 1940 (World at War # 24), and Tobruk: Operation Crusader, Nov-Dec, 1941 (Strategy & Tactics # 278), but is modified appropriate to the scale and the theater. Here, the Soviets have air superiority, albeit somewhat uncoordinated.

Duel on the Steppe includes one counter sheet (228 counters), and one map of the Ukraine area of the Soviet Union (approximately 260 miles, or about 418 kilometers) with each hex representing about 6.5 miles (about 10 kilometers). Unit sizes vary from kampfgruppes to corps, the latter which can be broken down into smaller formations for more operational flexibility, or simply to absorb casualties.

Components: One 22x34-inch map and 228 counters.1 vol, 84 pgs 2013 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-930298 STRATEGY & TACTICS # 298: Balkan Gambit Balkan Gambit is a wargame exploring the alternative-historical premise that the Allied powers have chosen to invade southern Europe via Greece, Albania, and Yugoslavia in the latter half of World War II. Nothing like this actually happened, though the Allies went to great lengths to convince the Axis powers that such plans were intended in order to mislead them as to their true intentions. Some Allied strategists and leaders, including Winston Churchill, believed that an invasion of Europe via the Balkans was a legitimate and war-winning activity.

Each hex on the map equals about 20 miles. Each game turn represents 2-5 days, depending on the scenario chosen and the weather currently in effect. Every ground unit represents a division, division-equivalent, or brigade of about 5,000 to 20,000 men and/or 50 to 350 armored fighting vehicles.

Components: One 22x34-inch map and 176 counters.

Other articles: Cyrus the Great, Operation Colorado, and Integration of Firearms in Japan.1 vol, 84 pgs 2016 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-930305 STRATEGY & TACTICS # 305: Armies of the White Sun 1943 Armies of the White Sun is a solitaire wargame covering the fighting in China from the Marco Polo Bridge Incident through Pearl Harbor to the planned 1943 Operation Go-Go aimed at capturing Chongking and ending Chinese resistance at the national level. The single player actively commands the invading Japanese forces, while the rules system directs him in the deployment of the defending Chinese. The player wins by capturing key areas on the map. Throughout the game, the player selects units for an operational force, then maneuvers with that force to achieve objectives while fighting Chinese forces as they appear during operations.

Contents: One 22x34-inch map, 280 counters, and magazine with historical background.1 vol, 84 pgs 2017 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-956049 WORLD AT WAR # 49: Gertrud 42 Operation Gertrud: The German Invasion of Turkey is a speculative two-player wargame about a German invasion of Turkey during World War II. The historical course of events during World War II precluded any likelihood that the Germans would invade their erstwhile ally, it is conceivable that a different turn of events could have precipitated a German blitzkrieg into Turkey.

The Turks were concerned about this possibility and they endeavored to remain neutral during the war. Unlike World War I, the Turks could not hope to hold Istanbul in the event of a war, and any incursion by one side (Axis or Allied) would certainly invite an incursion by the other. The Turks were most concerned about Soviets, but if Hitler had conceived a notion of invading Turkey, the Germans' most daunting challenge would be the Allied response, not necessarily the Turkish Army.

The Turks had been underestimated during the previous world war, and so it's anyone's guess how well they could have faced up to the Wehrmacht and Luftwaffe.

Contents: One 22x34-inch map; 176 counters; and magazine with historical background.1 vol, 62 pgs 2016 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-956050 WORLD AT WAR # 50: Zhukov's War Covers the pivotal middle period of the titanic struggle between Hitler's Germany and Stalin's USSR, from July 1942 - July 1943. Strategic options abound for both players; victory goes to the one best able to carry out the chosen strategy, while maintaining a reserve to contain sudden enemy action or exploit an opportunity.

The map covers the eastern front from Leningrad to the Sea of Azov at 20 miles per hex. Turns cover one month each for most of the year, two months during winter. Most units are Soviet armies and German divisions, plus a few Axis satellite corps. The turn sequence is built around the random drawing of chits to determine which player moves. Each chit drawn allows a player to both move and attack, but with a twist. One side allows the player to move first, then attack, the other side flips the sequence.

There are two twists to the mechanism. First, chits come in several varieties, with differing penalties or bonuses depending on the chit and the side chosen. Second, during certain turns, one player or the other gets bonuses, allowing selection of the first chit to open the action, and providing a different mix of chits reflecting the overall situation at that point in the war. Victory may occur at one of three times during the game; the end of the first German offensive, the end of the Soviet winter counteroffensive, and finally the end of the game, after the final German summer offensive.

Contents: Two 22x34-inch maps, 352 counters, and magazine with historical background.1 vol, 62 pgs 2016 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-ATO050 AGAINST THE ODDS #50: Die Atombombe Magazine includes Die Atombombe -- a card game for 2 to 5 players, each representing a faction inside German government, industry, or military circles that sought use research institutes to start work on a nuclear program. Acting through the Director of each center, players will need to size matters up, recruit other scientists, acquire scarce resources, (plus spy on their rivals, this is the Third Reich remember) and certainly go all out if they hope to develop atomic weapons.

Progress is slow at first - the Russians are far away and the enormity of the effort seems clear early on. And there are always other weapons more desperately needed now. As the course of the war darkens for Germany, players may see more official support being thrown their way, or engage in fruitless bickering among themselves over the best theories and resources required to succeed. Their finest scientists may even be drafted to serve as simple soldiers at the front!
Fast and quick playing, Die Atombombe shows just how easy it was to be bewitched by the idea, and how hard it really was to mount an effective nuclear program under the increasing rain of Allied bombs and the Soviet menace looming to the east.

In late 1941 with senior officials across Germany becoming increasingly aware that Operation Barbarossa would fail somewhere short of Moscow. Many worriedly began looking for an 'out.' Some, like Ernst Udet, head of Luftwaffe Development, and Walter Borbet, a leading industrialist, shot themselves over the shock of the failure. Others, like General Fromm, in charge of the Army Weapons Office, turned their attention to an extraordinary proposal by Germany's leading physicists to unlock the secrets of the atom and provide limitless power, and a possible war-winning explosive device, the atomic bomb.1 vol, 60 pgs 2020 US, AGAINST THE ODDS
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1-COM1046 LEBENSRAUM: The War for Europe 1941-1945 This game is a new edition of the Simulations Canada games of Lebensraum and West Front. The two games have been updated to include all known errata, some small additions, and have been combined into one game, but can be played as separate scenarios. With fresh new artwork this large, strategic level game now has new life breathed into it.

This is a grand-strategic, moderate-complexity game of the war between Nazi Germany and the Allied Nations, starting with the German invasion of the USSR in late June of 1941, through to the final battles to Berlin in 1945. The game includes both East and West Fronts, and can be played in a number of small (3 to 13) turn historical scenarios starting with Barbarossa in the East and Italy in the West, or in campaigns for each front individually, or a combined East and West front campaign.

The game focuses on the Army group level, with players controlling subordinate armies as their main combat formations. Leadership is a major component of the game, with each player having a pool of named and rated leaders available. Airpower, naval support, partisans, production centers, and transportation networks are all featured. Turns are quarterly, with a map scale of 50 miles (80km) per hex.

Product Information

* Complexity: Medium
* Time Scale: 3 months/turn
* Map Scale: 50 Miles/80km per hex
* Unit Scale: Army Group
* Players: 2
* Solitaire Suitability: High
* Playing Time: 3-16 hours

Components:
* 3 maps - total playing surface of 50 x 35 inches
* 3 countersheets of 9/16-inch counters
* 4 Player Aid Cards
* 1 Rule and Scenario book
* 2 Dice1 vol, 1 pgs 2018 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-COM1070 NIGHTFIGTHER ACE: Solitaire Air Defense Over Germany A solitaire, tactical level game -- based on the popular, action-packed Hunters game system -- places you in command of a German Nightfighter during World War II. Each turn consists of several days, during which a combat mission will be flown from one of many bases in Europe, attempting to intercept incoming British Bombers and increase your prestige, earn skills, and rise in rank through promotion and awards.

The objective of the game is to conduct numerous sorties in the role of a German Nightfighter pilot and rack up kills. Pilots may use the experience gained to improve their odds of success by purchasing Major and Minor skills. As their prestige increases, they may request a transfer to other nightfighter bases in an attempt to get 'closer to the action' or request a newer type of nightfighter. Awards and ace status help to narrate the player's eventual goal - to become the top nightfighter ace of the war.

The system is packed with rich technical detail but without the complexity to capture the key historical facets of the night bombing campaign over Germany. In terms of nightfighters alone, there are 32 nightfighter models available to pilot. The families of nightfighters include: Bf110 (10 aircraft), Ju88 (5 aircraft), Do 215/217 (6 aircraft), He219 (10 aircraft), and Ta154 (1 aircraft).

For each nightfighter, you will be tracking the date of availability, speed, area of operations based on originating base, individual weapon systems, electronic systems, damage, and crew status.

Product Information:
* Complexity: 6 out of 10
* Solitaire Suitability: 10 out of 10
* Time Scale: 3-4 days per Turn
* Map Scale: Abstract
* Unit Scale: individual aircraft, individual weapon systems, individual electronic systems, specific crew members, and ammo rounds
* Players: one (with option for two or more)
* Playing Time: two to three hours

Components:
* One Countersheet of 9/16-inch unit-counters
* Sixteen Aircraft Display Mats 8.5 x11-inch (double-sided, 32 total)
* Four Player Aid Cards 8.5x11-inch
* One Combat Display Mat 8.5x11-inch
* One Bomber Target Mat 8.5x11-inch
* One Pilot Awards Display Mat 8.5x11-inch
* One Air Operations Display Mat 11x17-inch
* Forty Ace Pilot Cards
* Sixty Combat Cards
* Rules Booklet featuring extensive Historical Background
* One Logsheet 8.5x11-inch
* Two 6-sided and one 10-sided die

Playing time: Scenarios of 2+ hours, up to the campaign game of 20 hours.1 vol, 1 pgs 2018 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-DG01018 D-DAY AT OMAHA BEACH: 2nd Edition D-Day at Omaha Beach (Re-print) recreates America's most bloody and heroic day of World War II. In this solitaire game from the designer of the solo classics RAF and Ambush, you control the forces of the US 1st and 29th Divisions landing under fire on the Normandy shore, and struggling desperately to establish a viable beachhead. The game is also great for two players playing cooperatively, each controlling one US division.

US units include assault infantry, amphibious tanks, artillery, engineers and HQs. The game system controls the hidden German defenders in Widerstandsnest resistance points on the bluffs overlooking the beaches. US forces that manage to break through the deadly coastal defenses and reach the high ground must then contend with German mobile reinforcements in the bewildering hedgerows of Normandy's bocage. An innovative diceless combat system highlights unknown enemy deployments and the importance of utilizing the right weapons and tactics.

Event cards keep the action flowing and the rules simple, while controlling German strategy and introducing extensive historical detail. The game includes amphibious landings, German artillery and rocket barrages, US naval bombardment, tides, engineer operations, and intangibles such as US leadership under fire and the initiative of the American GIs.

Scenarios: The First Waves (two to three hour playtime) introduces the basics of the game in a recreation of the initial assault. Beyond the Beach (four to five hours) picks up on the high ground at 10:00 a.m. and adds rules for German tactics. D-Day at Omaha Beach (seven hours) covers the entire day, from 6:15 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Optional rules explore what-ifs, such as more pre-invasion bombardment or the arrival of German armor.

Game Scale: Each turn equals 15 minutes in the basic game, 30 in the extended game; Units are companies for both sides; Map: each hex equals 275 yards (250 meters).

Contents: Rules booklet; Player Aid cards; 352 die-cut counters; 1 34x22-inch map; 55 Event cards; and storage bags.1 vol, 1 pgs 2009 CA, DECISION GAMES
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1-DG1027 D-DAY QUAD: Deluxe Edition (Wargames) Wargame of the Allied invasion of Normandy uses the Fire & Movement system designed to highlight the ability of motorized units to mass quickly for breakthrough and exploitation. Support fire, representing weapons ranging from mortars through cannon and light ground attack aircraft to heavy bombers, provides the extra punch to overwhelm a defense or shatter an attack. Winning the battle is a matter of maneuver, firepower, and asset management.

Contents: One 22x34-inch mounted game board, 400 die-cut counters, color rules booklet, one six-sided die, and storage bags.
1 vol, 1 pgs 2020 CA, DECISION GAMES
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1-DG1635 SHANGHAI INCIDENT: Japan vs. China A faction of the Japanese military had been looking for an excuse to extend Japanese control deeper into the Chinese mainland. When several Chinese monks were beaten, this faction paid thugs to fan anti-Japanese activities in the Chinese sector of Shanghai. Seizing the 'opportunity,' a small force of naval infantry invaded Chapei, the all-Chinese northern section of the city of Shanghai. The Japanese had not counted on the quick reaction and effective fighting of the Nationalist Chinese forces from nearby Nanjing.

The initial Japanese thrust was thrown back quickly. It took repeated reinforcements over the next five weeks for the Japanese to push the Chinese out of the city and away from the Huangpo and Yangtze Rivers. Shanghai would become a major springboard for further Japanese advances, but the battle had taken its toll. This game covers those five weeks of fighting.

Shanghai Incident uses the Fire & Movement system designed around the realities of mechanized warfare, giving motorized and/or specially-trained units clear advantages. Players can augment units at the instant of combat with support fire, provided by weapons ranging from mortars through cannon and light ground attack aircraft to heavy bombers. A seemingly predictable assault can be overturned at the last minute by heavy defending fires, while even small units may develop tremendous offensive punch with the assistance of a heavy bombardment. Winning the battle is a matter of maneuver, firepower and asset management.

The Japanese military has greater overall skill and firepower, although the Chinese have two German-trained divisions. Both players have manpower limitations that are eased only when the Japanese player calls a pause to his offensive. Both sides therefore have to weigh time and space against numbers. The player who strikes the best balance will emerge the victor.

Scale: Players: 2; Level: Regiment; Hex: .625 miles (1 km)

Game Contents:
* 17x22-inch map
* 100 die-cut counters
* One Standard Rules booklet for this series
* One Exclusive Rules booklet for this title1 vol, 4 pgs 2016 CA, DECISION GAMES
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1-DG1636 EL ALAMEIN: Wargame In August 1942, Erwin Rommel, the 'Desert Fox,' had just completed his masterpiece of the desert war, breaking the British Eighth Army at Gazala, capturing Tobruk, and driving deep into Egypt. The British reformed near El Alamein, just 90 miles from Alexandria.

After the repulse of a hasty attack in mid-July, Rommel orchestrated a more careful assault for the end of the month. His mobile troops were to swing wide into the desert to flank the British line and unhinge it. Eighth Army was waiting, forewarned by ULTRA intercepts. Its new commander, Bernard Montgomery, arrayed his armor along the ridge of Alam el Halfa. The German assault would pit the tactical finesse of Afrika Korps against greater numbers of tanks and guns. A German victory might complete the clearance of North Africa; a British victory could spell the end of Afrika Korps.

El Alamein uses the Fire & Movement system designed around the realities of mechanized warfare, giving motorized and/or specially-trained units clear advantages. Players can augment units at the instant of combat with support fire, provided by weapons ranging from mortars through cannon and light ground attack aircraft to heavy bombers.

A seemingly predictable assault can be overturned at the last minute by heavy defending fires, while even small units may develop tremendous offensive punch with the assistance of a heavy bombardment. Winning the battle is a matter of maneuver, firepower and asset management.

Game Contents: 17x22-inch map, 100 die-cut counters, One Standard Rules booklet for this series, and One Exclusive Rules booklet for this title.

Level: Brigade/Regiment; Hex: 1.5 miles (2.4 km) 1 vol, 4 pgs 2016 CA, DECISION GAMES
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1-DG1728 RED EAGLES: Air War over the Kuban Peninsula 1943 Red Eagles: Air War over the Kuban Peninsula, 1943. The Red Air Force challenged the Luftwaffe in a series of air battles over the Kuban Bridgehead in early 1943. The lessons learned by the Soviet airmen would help them gain air superiority on the Eastern Front later that year.

This is a two player game in the Air Wars series. Units represent one or more Soviet air regiments or German Gruppen. Aircraft include IL-2 Sturmoviks, Lend-Lease P-39s, Bf-109s, He-177s, and more. Bombing missions are needed to take out ground targets, while fighters fly escort or interception missions. The map covers the area from Rostov to Sevastopol.

Each player has a set of cards providing additional capabilities, improved logistics, and special orders from the high command. Victory goes to the player hitting the right targets and protecting friendly assets.

Game Contents: One 11x17-inch map, 40 die cut counters, 18 Campaign Cards, and four page system rule booklet plus exclusive scenario rules.1 vol, 4 pgs 2019 CA, DECISION GAMES
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1-PWAR099 PAPER WARS: Issue 99 - Assault on Tobruk, Rommel Triumphant, 20 June, 1942 Wargame: Assault on Tobruk, Rommel Triumphant, 20 June, 1942, designed by Stephen Newberg

The map cover the entire fortress of Tobruk pat its perimeter strong points in hexes equaling about 670 meters across. Double impulse turns represent two hours and most units are of company size. Seven scenarios are provided; one of the historical action and the other six 'what if' examining the various effects of improved Allied command control, tactics, and artillery coordination, as well as various alternate attack plans for the Axis forces. Low complexity.

From march to December of 1941 the forces of Rommel's Afrika Korp surrounded the Allied held fortress port of Tobruk on the Libyan coast of North Africa, but were unable to subdue it. On the 20th of June in 1942, Rommel got another chance at a cut off Tobruk as the Allies retreated from the loss of the Gazala line battles. This time Tobruk fell, and it did so in a swirling action lasting less than a single day.1 vol, 64 pgs 2021 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-209010 Adam, Wilhelm WITH PAULUS AT STALINGRAD Colonel Wilhelm Adam, senior ADC to General Paulus, commander of the German 6th Army at Stalingrad, wrote a compelling and controversial memoir describing the German defeat, his time as a prisoner of war with Paulus, and his conversion to communism.

Now, for the first time, his German text has been translated into English. His account gives an intimate insight into events at the 6th Army headquarters during the advance to Stalingrad and the protracted and devastating battle for possession of the city.

In vivid detail he recalls the sharp personality clashes among the senior commanders and their intense disputes about tactics and strategy, but he also records the ordeal of the German troops trapped in the encirclement and his own role in the fighting. It offers a genuinely fresh perspective on the battle and reveals much about the prevailing attitudes and tense personal relationships of the commanders at Stalingrad and at Hitler's headquarters.1 vol, 240 pgs 2015 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-221640 Adamovich, Ales and Daniil Alexandrovich Granin LENINGRAD UNDER SIEGE: First-Hand Accounts of the Ordeal Leningrad was under siege for almost three years, and the first winter of that siege was one of the coldest on record. The Russians had been taken by surprise by the Germans' sudden onslaught in June 1941.

This book tells the story of that long, bitter siege in the words of those who were there. It vividly describes how ordinary Leningraders struggled to stay alive and to defend their beloved city in the most appalling conditions. They were bombed, shelled, starved and frozen. They dug tank-traps and trenches, built shelters and fortifications, fought fires, cleared rubble, tended the wounded and, for as long as they had strength to do so, buried their dead. Many were killed by German bombs or shells, but most of them died of hunger and cold.

Based on interviews with survivors of the siege and on contemporary diaries and personal memoirs. The primary focus is on three people: a young mother with two small children, a boy of sixteen at the outbreak of war, and an elderly academic. We see the siege through their eyes as its horrors unfold and as they struggle to survive.1 vol, 224 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-208680 Adkins, A.Z. Jr and Adkins, ANDREW III YOU CAN'T GET MUCH CLOSER THAN THIS: Combat with the 80th Blue Ridge Division in World War II Europe After graduating from The Citadel in May 1943, Andrew Adkins, Jr. immediately attended the U.S. Army Officer Candidate School, where he was commissioned and sent on to the 80th Infantry Division, then undergoing its final training cycle in the California-Arizona desert. Upon reaching the division, 2d Lieutenant Adkins was assigned as an 81mm mortar section leader in Company H, 2d Battalion, 317th Infantry Regiment.

When the 80th Infantry Division completed its training in December 1943, it was shipped in stages to the United Kingdom and then on to Normandy, where it landed on August 3, 1944. There, Lieutenant Adkins and his fellow soldiers took part in light hedgerow fighting that served to shake the division down and familiarize the troops and their officers with combat.

The first real test came on August 20, 1944, when the 2d Battalion, 317th Infantry, attacked high ground near Argentan during the Allied drive to seal huge German forces in the Falaise Pocket. While scouting for mortar positions in the woods, Andy Adkins ran into a group of Germans and shot one of them dead with his carbine.

This baptism in blood taught him the answer to a question every novice combatant wants to hear: He was cool under fire, capable of killing when facing the enemy. Thereafter, the 2d Battalion, 317th Infantry, took part in a succession of bloody battles across France. Ineptly led through the tenures of several battalion commanders, the unit suffered grievous losses even as it took hills and towns away from brave and well-led German veterans. 1 vol, 288 pgs 2015 UK, CASEMATE
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1-236380 Afiero, Massimiliano SNOW, ICE, AND SACRIFICE: The Italian Army in Russia, 1941-1943 Covers the genesis, organization, and operations of Italian forces that fought alongside the Germans and allies in Russia beginning with Operation Barbarossa in June 1941 until the defeat of the Italian forces there in early 1943.

In accordance with his anti-Bolshevik ideology, Mussolini felt obligated to join with Germany's attack against the Soviet Union. Italy thus formed the CSIR (Corpo di Spedizione in Russia - Italian Expeditionary Corps in Russia), consisting of some 62,000 men in three divisions (two infantry and one cavalry, plus a Blackshirt legion) which was sent to participate in the Axis attack against the Soviet Union in June 1941. In July 1942 the CSIR was upgraded to the ARMIR (Armata Italiana in Russia - Italian Army in Russia, also known as the Italian 8th Army), consisting of seven additional divisions (four infantry and three mountain or alpini).

By late 1942 the size of the ARMIR had grown to some 235,000 men. However, both the CSIR and the ARMIR suffered from organizational shortcomings as well as lack of proper equipment and clothing to cope with the operational environment in Russia. Throughout 1941, along with the Germans, the CSIR conducted a number of successful operations. With the advent of the ARMIR, initial actions were also favorable for the Italians, but by December 1942 the Italians, who were deployed along the Don River, were subjected to a massive Soviet operation, Little Uranus, which forced the Italians to withdraw under unimaginably harsh conditions.

The Italians were unprepared for the brutal Russian weather as well as for the overwhelming Soviet superiority in men and equipment that they had to face. Nevertheless, the Italians fought well, especially the troops of the Italian alpine corps, but ultimately they were defeated, the survivors returning to Italy.1 vol, 272 pgs 2023 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-235331 Afiero, Massimiliano 12th SS PANZER DIVISION HITLERJUGEND: Volume 1 - From Formation to the Battle of Caen Casemate Illustrated edition is a fully illustrated account of the infamous 12th SS Panzer Division Hitlerjugend, from their formation through to the four battles fierce battles for Caen. Includes 150 photographs and maps.

The 12th SS Panzer Division Hitlerjugend was formed in 1943 from members of the Hitler Youth who had been born in 1926, primarily as an emergency response force in France to repel the expected Allied invasion from the sea. Training was initially haphazard due to lack of equipment, however in March 1944 it was attached to I SS Panzer Corps and transferred to Normandy. Based around Caen, it was intended to repel a possible and expected invasion from the sea. When the invasion came in June, it was one of the two closest panzer divisions to the landing beaches, engaging Allied paratroopers at dawn. Once the Allied bridgehead was established, Hitlerjugend deployed to Caen.1 vol, 128 pgs 2022 US, CASEMATE
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1-234690 Afiero, Massimiloano ZITADELLE: The SS-Panzer-Korps on the Attack, July 1943 An exceptional photographic documentation of the battle of Kursk with hundreds of photographs taken by German war correspondents following the SS units - Max Buschel, Cantzler, Gronert, King, Friedrich Zschackel and many others. The text follows the course of operations of the Das Reich division and other formations of the SS-Panzer-Korps. The narrative is based directly on German war diaries and from Otto Weidinger's previous historical researches on the division.

While some photos have previously been published, many are previously unpublished, gleaned from the principal public and private archives.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Plans for the new offensive
The attack begins
SS Panzer Regiment 2 in action
Operations on 7 July
Operations on 8 July
Operations on 9 and 10 July
Operations on 11 July
The battle of Prochorowka
Orders for 13 June 1943
The Knight's Cross for SS-Unter scharfuhrer Simon Grascher
The attacks resume
Soldiers of the Waffen SS on the Kursk front
The Waffen SS combat photographers
Bibliography1 vol, 96 pgs 2022 UK, KAGERO
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1-215760 Ailsby, Christopher HITLER'S SKY WARRIORS: German Paratroopers in Action 1939-1945 Images of War Series During World War II, the German Fallschirmjger (paratroopers) carried out many successful and daring operations, such as the capture of the Belgian fortress at Eben Emael in 1940 and the invasion of Crete in 1941. This is a detailed examination of all the battles and campaigns of the Third Reich's airborne forces, illustrated throughout by many previously unpublished photographs. Includes detailed accounts of all the ground campaigns of the parachute divisions, especially in Italy and defense of Monte Cassino, and information on the specialist weapons and equipment .1 vol, 248 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-193050 Alcidi Along the Neva: German Paratroops of the 1st Battalion; 3rd Fallschirmjager Regiment on the Russian Front - Sept.-Nov. 1941 130+color/black and white images, maps. This book presents in words and images the first operational use of German paratroopers in the Russian campaign, and also the first time they served as conventional infantry. Focusing specifically on the 1st Battalion of the 3rd Fallschirmjager Regiment, it describes the horrific weather, and unspeakable living and fighting conditions endured by these elite soldiers who were deployed in the trenches near the Neva River in northern Russia. Outnumbered in men and equipment, they fought bravely and with distinction, never faltering in their mission. Included with the operational history are recollections and reminiscences of surviving veterans. 1 vol, 176 pgs 2010 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-194370 Alexander, Christine and Mason Kunze (eds.) EASTERN INFERNO: The Journals of a German Panzerjager on the Eastern Front, 1941-43 This book presents the remarkable personal journals of a German soldier who participated in Operation Barbarossa and subsequent battles on the Eastern Front, revealing the combat experience of the German-Russian War as seldom seen before.

Hans Roth was a member of the anti-tank (Panzerjager) battalion, 299th Infantry Division, attached to Sixth Army, as the invasion of Russia began. Writing as events transpired, he recorded the mystery and tension as the Germans deployed on the Soviet frontier in June 1941. Then a firestorm broke loose as the Wehrmacht tore across the front, forging into the primitive vastness of the East.

In these journals, attacks and counterattacks are described in 'you are there' detail, as Roth wrote privately, as if to keep himself sane, knowing that his honest accounts of the horrors in the East could never pass through Wehrmacht censors. When the Soviet counteroffensive of winter 1942 begins, his unit is stationed alongside the Italian 8th Army, and his observations of its collapse, as opposed to the reaction of the German troops sent to stiffen its front, are of special fascination.

Roth's three journals were discovered many years after his disappearance, tucked away in the home of his brother, with whom he was known to have had a deep bond. Hans Roth was doubtlessly working on a fourth journal before he was reported missing in action in July 1944 during the battle known as the Destruction of Army Group Center. Although Roth's ultimate fate remains unknown, what he did leave behind, now finally revealed, is an incredible firsthand account of the horrific war the Germans waged in Russia.

6x9 inches, illustrations.1 vol, 240 pgs 2010 US, CASEMATE
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2-194370 Alexander, Christine and Mason Kunze (eds.) EASTERN INFERNO: The Journals of a German Panzerjager on the Eastern Front, 1941-43 This book presents the personal journals of a German soldier who participated in Operation Barbarossa and subsequent battles on the Eastern Front. Hans Roth was a member of the anti-tank (Panzerjager) battalion, 299th Infantry Division, attached to Sixth Army, as the invasion of Russia began. Writing as events transpired, he recorded the mystery and tension as the Germans deployed on the Soviet frontier in June 1941. Then a firestorm broke loose as the Wehrmacht tore across the front, forging into the primitive vastness of the East.

Roth's three journals were discovered many years after his disappearance, tucked away in the home of his brother. Hans Roth was doubtlessly working on a fourth journal before he was reported missing in action in July 1944 during the battle known as the Destruction of Army Group Center. Although Roth's ultimate fate remains unknown, what he did leave behind, now finally revealed, is an incredible first-hand account of the horrific war the Germans waged in Russia

In these journals, attacks and counterattacks are described in detail, as Roth wrote privately, as if to keep himself sane, knowing that his honest accounts of the horrors in the East could never pass through Wehrmacht censors. When the Soviet counteroffensive of winter 1942 begins, his unit is stationed alongside the Italian 8th Army, and his observations of its collapse, as opposed to the reaction of the German troops sent to stiffen its front, are of special fascination.1 vol, 240 pgs 2022 US, CASEMATE
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1-203620 Aliev, Rostislav THE SIEGE OF BREST 1941: A Legend of Red Army Resistance on the Eastern Front On 22 June 1941, soon after 3am, the first German shells smashed into the Soviet frontier fortress of Brest - Hitler's Operation Barbarossa had begun. Across a massive front stretching from the Baltic to the Black Sea, the Wehrmacht advanced, taking the Red Army by surprise, brushing aside the first stunned resistance, breaking through and taking thousands of prisoners, but the isolated stronghold of Brest held out.

The defenders trapped and without hope of relief, put up a tenacious resistance against an entire German division as the Soviet front collapsed behind them. The Germans had allowed twelve hours to secure the area, but it took them nine days. The heroic defense of Brest has become one of the legends of the Second World War on the Eastern Front, an example of selfless Soviet heroism in the face of Nazi aggression. Rotislav Aliev, in this gripping narrative, describes the fighting in vivid detail, hour by hour, and he strips away the myths and exaggerations that have grown up around this famous story. 1 vol, 224 pgs 2013 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-207300 Aliev, Rostislav SIEGE OF BREST 1941: The Red Army's Stand Against the Germans During Operation Barbarossa On 22 June 1941, the first German shells of Operation Barbarossa smashed into the Soviet frontier fortress of Brest. As the Wehrmacht advanced, taking the Red Army by surprise, the isolated stronghold of Brest held out in one of World War II's most legendary defenses. This graphic account chronicles the siege of Brest during the opening days of Operation Barbarossa.

Detailed, hour-by-hour reconstruction of the fighting, based on new archival research and eyewitness testimony; Describes how the Red Army garrison held out against a German division; And dispels the myths surrounding this remarkable story. Includes five maps and 45 b/w photos. 1 vol, 272 pgs 2015 US, STACKPOLE BOOKS
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1-237140 Allen, Mark MIDWAY SUBMERGED: American and Japanese Submarine Operations at the Battle of Midway, May-June 1942 Comprehensive examination of the submarine actions during the Battle of Midway. Explains how Nimitz used his submarines at Midway, and the Japanese misused theirs based on a flawed tactical plan. Examines the intended role of the submarine in the plans and doctrine of both navies, and what the submarines were expected to accomplish for both fleets during the battle, before assessing the actual accomplishments, successes, and failures of the submarine forces on both sides. Of particular importance, the book offers an analysis of how well these vessels fulfilled the expectations placed on them by their respective naval planners, concluding that submarines played a more important role in the outcome than has been previously understood.1 vol, 240 pgs 2023 US, CASEMATE
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1-2171214 Andres, Didier U.S. Army Chevrolet Trucks in World War II - 1 1/2 ton, 4x4 Between 1940 and 1945, large numbers of trucks of all categories were delivered to the U.S. Army by the Chevrolet Motor Division of General Motors. Over 160,000 of these trucks were the G-506 light four-wheel-drive trucks-which became the standard 1 1/2-ton, 4x4 truck for both the U.S. Army and Army Air Corps during the war. In addition, many more thousands were delivered to Allied forces as part of the Lend-Lease program, including nearly 50,000 delivered to the Soviet Union. Tough, well-built and more agile than the deuce and a half, the Chevy 1 1/2 ton played a part in every theater of operations during the war. Its durability and mechanical reliability made it ideal for a wide range of missions. Not for nothing did Chevy advertise the trucks during the war as 'Vehicles of Victory.'

More than 75 years after it was designed, the small Chevrolet truck is still a favorite with collectors. This fully illustrated book details the different series of trucks and their many uses within the U.S. Army including cargo trucks, panel delivery trucks for the Signal Corps, dump trucks for engineers, telephone trucks, tractors, and bomb service trucks for the air force. It also covers their part in the Lend-Lease program, and their continued use after the war.
1 vol, 144 pgs 2019 US, CASEMATE
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1-2171216 Andres, Didier U.S. ARMY AMBULANCES & MEDICAL VEHICLES IN WORLD WAR II Of all the armies involved in World War II, the U.S. Army developed the most sophisticated system for the transport and treatment of injured and sick soldiers, pushing the boundaries of available technology to give their men the best chance of not only survival but a full recovery.

Each infantry regiment had a medical detachment that was tasked with conserving the strength of the regiment by not only providing medical and dental treatment but also undertaking all possible measures to keep the regiment healthy. In combat they would provide emergency medical treatment on the battlefield, then move casualties to aid stations they had established. At aid stations, casualties would be triaged, stabilized, and treated before being moved on for further treatment. Vehicles formed a crucial part of the Medical Detachment's equipment.

This fully illustrated, comprehensive book covers all types of medical vehicles used both in-theater and in the United States, including ambulances and technical support vehicles. It details vehicle markings modifications, for use in the evacuation of troops from the battlefield. 1 vol, 144 pgs 2020 US, CASEMATE
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1-207410 Anglim, Simon ORDE WINGATE: Unconventional Warrior From the 1920s to the Twenty-First Century Major General Orde Wingate (1903-1944) was the most controversial British military commander of the Second World War, and perhaps of the last hundred years. He splits opinion among soldiers, academics, and writers seven decades after his death.

His exploits in Ethiopia and Burma, in particular his creation of the Chindits, special forces who were trained to use guerrilla tactics behind the Japanese lines, have made him into a key figure in the history of irregular warfare. But myths and misunderstandings tend to cloud understanding of Wingate's career. Anglim bases his work on a major study of Wingate's official and private papers, and those of his contemporaries, and he aims to provide the definitive guide to Wingate as a military commander. Includes 20 illustrations.1 vol, 240 pgs 2015 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-44640 anon HANDBOOK OF THE GERMAN ARMY, 1940 This is a comprehensive work focuses on the foot powered/horse drawn 1940's army, examines tactics, equipment, (85) plates, (50) appendices, pocket covers contain extensive TOE's.1 vol, 417 pgs 1996 NASHVILLE, BATTERY PRESS
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1-49980 anon INVASION EUROPE:The D-Day Landings British Official History of Operation Neptune, the Campaign in NW Europe & the invasion of the South of France, in (3) volumes with two map folders.5 vol, 568 pgs 1994 LONDON, H.M.S.O. PUBLIS'G
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1-29740 Anon, US War Department HANDBOOK ON GERMAN MILITARY FORCES Big 7.5x10.5 volume, covers every aspect of the German forces, a must for any serious WWII 'buff'. First produced by the US War Department, plenty of b/w illust, maps, drawings, color uniform plates.1 vol, 635 pgs 2003 BATON ROUGE, LSU PRESS
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1-198940 Armstrong Richard N. Red Army Tank Commanders: The Armored Guards Written by a former member of the US Army military intelligence, this book is a lenghty and in-depth analisys of the life and deeds of the Soviet commander who leaded the six Guard Tank Armies: Katukov (1st GTA), Bogdanov (2nd GTA), Rybalko (the 'Soviet Patton', 3rd GTA), Leylushenko (4th GTA), Rotmistrov (commanding the 5th GTA at Prokorovkha!) and Kravchenko (6th GTA).
Except for Rotmistrov (thanks to his involvement in the culminating point of Zitadelle) all the other names are probably unfamiliar to all but few people, even among those interested in the history of the Russo-German war of 1941-45. Recently the situation has somewhat improved, but even today is difficult to dispel the myth that only the Nazi Army had 'real' generals, their Soviet counterparts being skilled only at the very top of the military structure (thus the focus on the 'usual' Zhukov, Koniev and Rokossovsky), while at the operational and tactical level the Red Army was lead by faceless robots alway following orders, and more inclined in launchhing costly human wave attacks than dealing seriously with the art of war.

1 vol, 0 pgs 2004 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-35604 Arnold, James and Wiener, Roberta OPERATION OVERLORD: Volume 4 -- Utah Beach and US Airborne A1 size at 8.25x11.75 inches. Each O/B describes organization, fighting formations down to battalion level, divisional and corps support units, and includes four color maps.

Nice concise overview. One page profiles of army, corp, and each US division AND each regiment of US units (through to the end of the war) that landed at Utah Beach and beyond (airborne units), with color maps of where each unit went after the landing. Includes tactical battle descriptions for various units.1 vol, 32 pgs 1994 UK, RAVELIN
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1-234620 Ashby, Robert D-DAY, ARNHEM AND THE RHINE: A Glider Pilot's Memoir Memoir of a Glider Pilot Regiment pilot describes hair-raising training, portraits of his comrades and officers, and the glide into battle. Covers action of D-Day, Arnhem, and the Rhine crossing. Offers insights into the successes and failures of various operations.1 vol, 192 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-210490 Atkin, Malcolm FIGHTING NAZI OCCUPATION: British Resistance 1939 - 1945 When Winston Churchill made his 'we shall never surrender' speech in 1940 he was speaking in the knowledge that Britain's Secret Intelligence Service was planning a civilian British resistance movement to mobilize after the country had been occupied. Britain's planning for clandestine warfare developed out of a fierce battle between the Secret Intelligence Service and the War Office for the control of guerrilla warfare and conflicting ideas over the legitimacy of armed civilians.

A multilayered system of secret organizations was the result. The Auxiliary Units are the best known of these 'ungentlemanly' forces, but in this perceptive new study based on painstaking original research, Malcolm Atkin clearly demonstrates that they were never intended as a resistance organization. Instead, they were designed as a short-term guerrilla force, whilst their Special Duties Branch was designed to spy on the British public as much as any Nazi invader. Meanwhile, deep in the shadows, was the real resistance organization - Section VII of SIS.

Malcolm Atkin's conclusions will cause controversy among military historians and will change our understanding of the preparations made in Britain to resist Nazi occupation in WWII. 1 vol, 224 pgs 2015 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-220330 Baczkowski, Tadeusz IN PEACE AND WAR 1933-1948: Memoirs of an Exiled Polish Cavalry Officer Captain Baczkowski's extraordinary memoirs a young Polish cavalry officer covers his life story from childhood to his great wish of becoming a cavalry officer being fulfilled a few years before the outbreak of World War II. His idyllic life was shattered by the German invasion on 1st September 1939. The crux of the memoirs are his wartime experiences during the Polish 1939 Campaign when he commanded a bicycle platoon in the 19th Lancers Regiment, taking part in the well-known Battle of Mokra when the Volhynian Cavalry Brigade held up a German Panzer Division.

Following the fall of Poland, he escaped across the mountains into Hungary and then to France to join the reforming Polish Army. After the collapse of France, he was evacuated with the remnants of the Polish Army to Britain to continue the fight against Nazi Germany. He saw service in Scotland and then joined the British Army in West Africa as part of a scheme where 400 Polish officers received short time commissions in the British Army.

On his return to the Polish Army he was posted to the 1st Armored Division and took part in the North West Europe Campaign. His story ends with his decision to remain in exile after the Soviet takeover of Poland in 1945, service with the Polish Resettlement Corps and first tentative steps in creating a new life in London. His love of horses forms a continuous theme throughout his life.1 vol, 96 pgs 2019 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-204700 Bagdonas, Raymond THE DEVIL'S GENERAL: The Life of Hyazinth Graf Strachwitz - The Panzer Graf Bio of the most highly decorated German regimental commander of World War II, known as the 'Panzer Graf' (Armored Count). Strachwitz first won the Iron Cross in the WWI. After fighting with the Freikorps and in between the wars, he served with the 1st Panzer Division when the Polish campaign inaugurated World War II.

His exploits as commander of a panzer battalion earned him further decorations during the French campaign. Transferred to the newly formed 16th Panzer Division, he participated in the invasion of Yugoslavia and then Operation Barbarossa where he earned the Knight's Cross. During the advance on Stalingrad, he won the Oak Leaves for destroying 270 Soviet tanks at Kalach. Now commander of a regiment, he reached the Volga and fought ferociously on the northern rim of Sixth Army's perimeter until wounded and flown out.

Upon recuperation, he was named commander of the Grossdeutschland Division's panzer regiment, and won the Swords to the Knight's Cross during Manstein's counteroffensive at Kharkov. After fighting through Kursk and the ensuing defensive battles, he was transferred the next year to Army Group North where he won the Diamonds to the Knight's Cross at Narva.

Wounded 12 times during the war, and barely surviving a lethal car crash, he was finally able to surrender to the Americans in May 1945.

This would be a nice historical supplement for those of you who play the boardgame Fighting Formations: Grossdeutschland Division.1 vol, 376 pgs 2014 US, Casemate
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1-212780 Bagdonas, Raymond THE DEVIL'S GENERAL: The Life of Hyazinth Graf von Strachwitz, The Panzer Graf Bio of the most highly decorated German regimental commander of World War II, known as the 'Panzer Graf' (Armored Count). An aristocratic Silesian, whose ancestors had faced the Mongols at Leipzig, Strachwitz first won the Iron Cross in WWI. After fighting with the Freikorps and in between the wars, he was serving with the 1st Panzer Division when the Polish campaign inaugurated World War II.

Leading from the front, his exploits as commander of a panzer battalion earned him further decorations during the French campaign. Transferred to the newly formed 16th Panzer Division, he participated in the invasion of Yugoslavia and then Operation Barbarossa where he earned the Knight's Cross. The following year, during the advance on Stalingrad, he won the Oak Leaves for destroying 270 Soviet tanks at Kalach. Now commander of a regiment, he reached the Volga and fought ferociously on the northern rim of Sixth Army's perimeter. Severely wounded during the battles, he was flown out of the Stalingrad pocket and was thus spared the fate of the rest of Sixth Army.

Upon recuperation, he was named commander of the Grossdeutschland Division's panzer regiment, and won the Swords to the Knight's Cross during Manstein's counteroffensive at Kharkov. After fighting through Kursk and the ensuing defensive battles, he was transferred the next year to Army Group North where he won the Diamonds to the Knight's Cross at Narva.

For the rest of the war, sandwiched around a stay in hospital, he commanded ad hoc battlegroups, and pioneered the formation of 'tank hunter brigades,' consisting of deep-penetration infantry armed with panzerfausts and other demolitions who would ambush Soviet tanks. Wounded 12 times during the war, and barely surviving a lethal car crash, he was finally able to surrender to the Americans in May 1945.1 vol, 376 pgs 2016 US, CASEMATE
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1-231160 Baines, Frank CHINDIT AFFAIR: A Memoir of the War in Burma Hardback version.

Memoir of Chindit officer who flew into northern Burma with 2,200 soldiers of 111 Brigade in March 1944 and exited Burma five months later with eight British officers, a score of British soldiers and 90 Gurkhas. Baines commanded two platoons of young Gurkhas. Describes all the horrors of jungle warfare are here - bodies blood-sucked by leeches and corpses impaled by bamboo; Japanese soldiers reduced to eating human flesh; a court martial and execution; soldiers falling sick and dropping by the wayside, and being killed and wounded in action. He also captures the atmosphere of the jungle; its watercourses, trees, birds and the Kachin villagers' simple way of life.1 vol, 256 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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2-231160 Baines, Frank CHINDIT AFFAIR: A Memoir of the War in Burma Softcover version.

Memoir of Chindit officer who flew into northern Burma with 2,200 soldiers of 111 Brigade in March 1944 and exited Burma five months later with eight British officers, a score of British soldiers and 90 Gurkhas. Baines commanded two platoons of young Gurkhas. Describes all the horrors of jungle warfare are here - bodies blood-sucked by leeches and corpses impaled by bamboo; Japanese soldiers reduced to eating human flesh; a court martial and execution; soldiers falling sick and dropping by the wayside, and being killed and wounded in action. He also captures the atmosphere of the jungle; its watercourses, trees, birds and the Kachin villagers' simple way of life.1 vol, 256 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-234470 Baldwin, Frank D-DAY GUNNERS: Firepower on the British Beaches and Landing Grounds Tells the story of the artillerymen who served the guns on the D-Day beaches, and the effects they had on the outcome of the battles on D-Day and afterwards. This volume is primarily about British gunners and certain German kannonier and also written as a guide to the battlefields on the beaches and landing grounds. It also provides a guide in lay terms of the technical impact of field anti-tank and AA artillery on the war.

A second volume will tell the story of artillerymen on the American beaches and landing grounds.1 vol, 280 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-201760 Barbier, M.K. KURSK - The Greatest Tank Battle In July 1943, the German Army launched what proved to be its last great offensive on the Eastern Front. Kursk is a comprehensive history of the last time that Germany held the strategic initiative in the war against the Soviet Union. Once that initiative was lost, a vengeful Red Army set the course for the eventual destruction of the Nazi state. Kursk shows how a bitter struggle developed between the German and Soviet forces, which sucked in huge numbers of tanks, and men into a small area, becoming the greatest armored battle of the war.

The Red Army of 1943 was very different from the force that reeled before the German onslaught in 1941, and its newfound professionalism and greater numbers wore down the attackers until all their momentum (and the battle) was lost. The final chapter discusses the full implications of the battle for the Germans and Russians.

The book's authoritative text is complemented with detailed maps that explain the troop movements that took place during the battle. It also includes appendices with information on orders of battle, losses and equipment. Kursk is an expert account of the moment when the Nazi state lost the initiative against the USSR and how then the course was set for the eventual destruction of Nazi Germany. 200 photos.1 vol, 192 pgs 2013 UK, AMBER BOOKS
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1-34220 Barker, A.J. GERMAN INFANTRY WEAPONS OF WORLD WAR 2 Each weapon is detailed with black and white illustrations and photos. Includes several appendices. 1 vol, 76 pgs 1969 NY, ARCO PUBLISHING COMP
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1-213280 Barnaky, Peter PANTHER ON THE BATTLEFIELD 2: World War Two Photobook Series Another book in the photo series, this one is volume 2 with 105 photos of the Panther in action.1 vol, 112 pgs 2017 UK, PEKO PUBLISHING
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1-228490 Barnes, Barrie THE BLOODY ROAD TO CATANIA: A History of XIII Corps in Sicily 1943 Commences with the landings by XIII Corps on 10 July 1943 (Operation Husky) between Avola and Cassibile and covers the inland advance along the eastern coastal road on the invasion's right flank. Eventually stalemated on the Catania Plain, XXX Corp's left hook around Mount Etna eventually allowed the XIII Corps to continue the advance until the Germans were chased off Sicily.1 vol, 244 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-220030 Barneschi, Gianluca AN ENGLISHMAN ABROAD: SOE agent Dick Mallaby's Italian Missions, 1943-45 Based on 20 years of research, Gianluca Barneschi has uncovered the true story of a real-life James Bond. The debonair Special Operations Executive agent Richard 'Dick' Mallaby was the first Briton to be sent to Italy as an SOE operative, parachuted unceremoniously into Lake Como in August 1943. Arrested and initially tortured by the Italian authorities, he managed to sweet-talk his way out of trouble, and helped Marshal Pietro Badoglio and King Victor Emmanuel III escape to the Allied lines. He also helped negotiate the armistice with Italy, for which he was awarded the Military Cross.

He was back in action in 1945, when he crossed into Fascist-controlled northern Italy from Switzerland but was swiftly captured and interrogated by the SS. Narrowly avoiding a firing squad once again, he helped to secure the surrender of 800,000 German forces in Italy in May 1945.1 vol, 336 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-200610 Barron, Leo and Cygan, Don NO SILENT NIGHT - The Christmas Battle for Bastogne On Christmas Eve 1944, the Luftwaffe unleashed the full fury of its remaining bomber force on Bastogne -- the center of Allied resistance to the German Wacht am Rhein (Watch on the Rhein) offensive. The battle for Bastogne would become the climactic event of the Battle of the Bulge saga: a rapid-fire, desperate assault by overwhelming German armored might against a desperate defense by ragged and weapons-strapped GIs trapped in the city.

For hundreds of German and American soldiers facing off in the siege, the events of Christmas 1944 would destroy any sense of holiness and peace on earth. For the soldiers on both sides, and for the brave people of Bastogne, this would be no silent night. Many b/w illust and maps, including four very detailed maps down to the positions of individual AFVs.

Good tactical descriptions on almost minute-by-minute basis. Reads well, if a little fragmented due to many really short sections (between half and page and half on average) per chapter. Still, well researched and quite interesting on how the US troops stopped the Germans from taking Bastogne. This just screams out for skirmish- or squad-level wargaming!1 vol, 432 pgs 2012 US, NAL Publishing
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1-237110 Barry, Steven BATTALION COMMANDERS AT WAR: U.S. Army Tactical Leadership in the Mediterranean Theater, 1942-1943 Examination of leadership portrays battalion officers as highly trained, adaptable, and courageous in their first combat experiences in North Africa and Sicily. Their leadership brought discipline, maturity, experience, and the ability to translate common operational guidance into tactical reality, and thus contributed significantly to battlefield success in North Africa and Sicily in 1942-1943. To explain how this happened, he examines their prewar experiences, including professional military education and unit training exercises; personal factors such as calmness and physical resilience under fire; and the ability to draw upon doctrine, creatively apply the resources at their disposal, and clearly define and communicate mission goals and means. He also reveals how battalion leaders incorporated technological innovations into combined arms maneuvers by employing tank capabilities and close air support doctrine.

These commanders were not the sole reason for the Allied triumph in North Africa and Sicily, but victory would not have been possible without the special brand of military leadership they exhibited throughout those campaigns. Under their leadership, even inexperienced units were able to deliver credible combat performance, and without the regular army battalion leaders, U.S. units could not have functioned tactically early in the war.1 vol, 272 pgs 2013 US, UNIVERSITY PRESS OF KANSAS
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1-229300 Bates, Aaron THE LAST GERMAN VICTORY: Operation Market Garden, 1944 Focuses on the influence that combat doctrine and training had upon the relative performance of the forces involved. Describes each phase of the fighting and shows how German training, which gave units a high degree of independence of action, were better equipped them to cope with the confusion created by the surprise Allied airborne attack. In contrast, the British forces were hampered by their rigid and centralized approach1 vol, 216 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-2171221 Bauernfiend, Ingo US AIRCRAFT CARRIERS 1939-45 A comprehensive account of the development of American aircraft carriers up to and during World War II. Includes over 200 photos, diagrams, and illustrations.

This extensively illustrated volume tells the dramatic yet successful story of US aircraft carriers in World War II by class, ranging from early pre-war designs to escort carriers built from destroyer hulls, to the gigantic fleet carriers serving as the predecessors of modern-day super carriers.

Besides covering the famous great carrier battles in the Pacific, this book also tells of the equally important actions of US flat tops hunting and destroying German U-boats in the Atlantic, making an enormous contribution to the elimination of the U-boat dangers and the safe arrival of transatlantic supplies, so desperately needed for the launch of D-Day.

Includes profiles and explanatory text boxes, the concise text gives a clear overview of each ship's career, its fate, and its significance in American naval history. Moreover, the reader learns about the technical evolution of US carriers throughout the war and the various aircraft launched from these magnificent vessels to engage their Japanese or German foes. This volume provides an overview of preserved World War II flat tops serving as floating museums for future generations as well as a dive to the sunken USS Saratoga at Bikini Atoll.1 vol, 240 pgs 2021 US, CASEMATE
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1-207290 Baumer, Robert W AACHEN: The US Army's Battle for Charlemagne's City in World War II By September 1944, the Allied advance across France and Belgium had turned into attrition along the German frontier. Standing between the Allies and the Third Reich's industrial heartland was the city of Aachen, once the ancient seat of Charlemagne's empire and now firmly entrenched within Germany's Siegfried Line fortifications. The city was on the verge of capitulating until Hitler forbade surrender.

Dramatic story of the American battle for Aachen, the first city on German soil to fall to the Allies in World War II; Chronicles the six weeks of hard combat for the city, culminating in eight days of fighting in the streets; and details the involvement of some of the US Army's finest units, including the 1st Infantry Division (Big Red One), the 30th Infantry Division (Roosevelt's SS), and the 2nd Armored Division (Hell on Wheels) .1 vol, 416 pgs 2015 US, STACKPOLE BOOKS
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1-229510 Baumgart, Eberhard THE BATTLE OF HALBE, 1945: Eyewitness Accounts from Hell's Cauldron Translated into English for the first time, this collection of first-hand accounts tells the story of the encircled German troops near the small town of Halbe, south-east of Berlin, in April 1945. Their orders were to attempt to break out westward and join up with the German 12th Army. A brutal battle ensued. This book contains the recollections of ordinary soldiers, SS, and men of the Panzer Divisions, as well as civilians. 1 vol, 208 pgs 2022 UK, GREENHIIL BOOKS
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1-216570 Baxter Ian SS POLIZEI AT WAR 1940-1945: A History of the Division - Images of War Series Formed in 1939 SS-Polizei Division were not considered initially as an SS fighting force, and this status was reflected in the quality of the equipment they were issued. Following operations in France, Greece, and then Russia, it was not until 1942 the division was transferred to the Waffen-SS, and eventually upgraded to a Panzergrenadier division, the 4th SS Polizei Panzergrenadier Division. Includes 250 photographs.

The book describes how the SS-Polizei Division fought across the Low Countries, the Eastern Front, before deploying to the Balkans and Greece where it committed numerous atrocities. During the last days of the war, it was assigned to Army Detachment Steiner defending Berlin where many soldiers fought to the death.1 vol, 144 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-194200 Baxter, Ian Operation Barbarossa: Hitler's Invasion of Russia -Images of War Series 7.5 x 9.75 inches, 300 b/w photographs.

The latest book in the Images of War series uses over 300 rare contemporary photographs to capture the scale, intensity, and brutality of the fighting that was unleashed on June 22, 1941. No less than 4.5 million men of the Axis Power advanced on a 2,900 kilometer front.1 vol, 176 pgs 2010 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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1-203510 Baxter, Ian AFRIKA-KORPS: Images of War Series Afrika Korps is an illustrated record of Field-Marshal Erwin Rommel and his desert troops that fought in North Africa against British and Commonwealth forces between 1941 and 1943. Using previously rare and unpublished photographs, many of which have come from the albums of individuals who took part in the desert campaign, it presents a unique visual account of the famous Afrika-Korps' operations and equipment. Thanks to an informative caption with every photograph, the book portrays how the German Army fought across the uncharted and forbidding desert wilderness of North Africa.

The book also examines how Rommel and his Afrika Korps were so successful and includes an analysis of desert war tactics which Rommel himself had created. These tactics quickly won the Afrika Korps a string of victories between 1941 and 1942.

The photographs that accompany the book are a fascinating collection that depicts life in the Afrika Korps as seen through the lens of the ordinary soldier. 1 vol, 160 pgs 2013 UK, PEN and SWORD
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1-204010 Baxter, Ian WAFFEN SS ON THE WESTERN FRONT: Images of War This book in the popular Images of War series covers the deeds of the Waffen-SS on the Western Front during the Second World War. With extensive text and in-depth captions with many rare and unpublished photographs, it describes the fighting tactics, the uniforms, the battles and the different elements that went into making the Waffen-SS such an elite fighting unit. It traces how the Waffen-SS carefully built up their assault forces utilizing all available reserves and resources into a ruthlessly effective killing machine.

It depicts how this awesome military formation grew to be used in offensive and then in defensive battles, and provides much historical information and facts about the weapons and all the components that fought on Western Front. The reader learns how the Waffen-SS battled their way through the Low Countries and the Balkans. After D-Day they played a key role in Normandy and fought at Arnhem, in the Ardennes and shifted from one disintegrating part of the front to another in a drastic attempt to stabilize the crumbling war effort.

The Waffen-SS on the Western Front 1940 - 1945 provides an excellent insight into one of the most effective fighting formations in military history. 1 vol, 160 pgs 2013 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-204930 Baxter, Ian WAFFEN ON THE EASTERN FRONT 1941-1945 - Images of War Series This book in the popular Images of War series covers the deeds of the Waffen-SS on the Eastern Front during the World War II. With extensive text and in-depth captions with many rare and unpublished photographs it is an absorbing analysis of the part they played on the Eastern Front.

It reveals in detail how this elite band of men fought during the opening phase of Barbarossa, the invasion of Russia, how it supported and took part in the victory at Kharkov, Demyansk and other battles in the Soviet Union. The book reveals the Waffen-SS's role at Kursk and how it was forced to withdraw in the face of overwhelming enemy superiority and was rushed from one danger zone to another to plug gaps in the front.

Often these troops faced an enemy 10 times their strength and it was for this reason they were feared and respected by their enemy. Although by early May 1945, the Waffen SS was all but destroyed, having battled across half Russia and gone on to protect the withdrawals of the rest of the German Army to the very gates of Berlin.1 vol, 160 pgs 2014 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-208010 Baxter, Ian GERMAN ARMY ON THE EASTERN FRONT: The Advance -- Images Of War Series The Advance is a highly illustrated record of the extraordinary feat of arms that saw the Nazi armies drive deep into the vast terrain of the Soviet Union, to the gates of Stalingrad and Moscow. It traces the campaign from these hopeful beginnings until, on the brink of victory, the defenders and the winter contrived to slow and then halt the advance. It vividly conveys the appalling conditions endured by the invaders. By early 1943 the German advance finally petered out, leaving some 1.5 million dead from the battle of Stalingrad alone. The long and costly retreat was about to begin. Includes 250 photos.1 vol, 160 pgs 2015 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-211170 Baxter, Ian GERMAN ARMY ON THE EASTERN FRONT: The Retreat 1943-1945 -- Images of War After the defeat at Stalingrad in January 1943, the German Army's front lines were slowly smashed to pieces by the growing might of the Soviet Army. Yet these soldiers continued to fight gallantly. Even after the failed battle of the Kursk in the summer of 1943, and then a year later when the Russians launched their mighty summer offensive, code names Operation Bagration, the German Army continued to fight on, withdrawing under constant enemy ground and air bombardments.

As the final months of retreat were played out on the Eastern Front in early 1945, it depicts how the once vaunted German Army, with diminishing resources, withdrew back across the Polish/German frontier to Berlin itself. Usual plethora of photos.1 vol, 144 pgs 2016 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-214260 Baxter, Ian SS LEIBSTANDARTE ADOLF HITLER (LSSAH) AT WAR 1939 - 1945: A History of the Division on the Western and Eastern Fronts -- Images at War Another Images of War volume collects many unpublished photographs with in-depth captions to describe the Division's history, fighting tactics, weapons, and uniforms as it battled its way through Poland, the Low Countries, the Balkans, on the Eastern Front, and then to Normandy and the carnage of the Falaise Pocket before being transferred back to the Eastern Front.1 vol, 176 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-215020 Baxter, Ian SS DAS REICH AT WAR 1939-1945: A History of the Division on the Western and Eastern Fronts -- Images of War series Another in the marvelous series covers the Das Reich Division with extensive text and over 250 rare and unpublished photographs that describe the fighting tactics, uniforms, battles, and different elements that went into making the Das Reich Division such a formidable fighting force. The chapters reveal the Division as it battled its way through Poland, the Low Countries, the Balkans and the Eastern Front. Finally the Das Reich defended Normandy before falling back to Germany. The unit grew out of SS-Verfgungstruppe (Special Disposal Troop) that saw action in Poland before switching to the Western Front in 1940. 1 vol, 0 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-215610 Baxter, Ian SS TOTENKOPF AT WAR: A History of the Division - Images of War series The SS Totenkopf (Death Head) Division even 70 years on retains its formidable and ruthless reputation as a superbly efficient yet murderous formation. It earned this for its actions throughout the Second World War, first in 1940 during the blitzkrieg in Northern France and then on the Eastern Front. The battles at Kharkov and Kurst saw some of the fiercest fighting of that long and terrible campaign. During the long retreat back to the Fatherland the Division fought with customary dogged determination, nay fanaticism. Includes 250 photos.

This superbly illustrated work, drawing on images taken by participants, portrays the SS Totenkopfs history from formation through training to the battles in northern France and in Russia.1 vol, 184 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-2171212 Baxter, Ian KURSK 1943: Last German Offensive in the East Includes comprehensive captions and photos to Recounts this dramatic battle using rare and unpublished photographs, maps, and profiles. The book reveals the events leading up to the battle in the first half of 1943, and the build up of forces by both sides, and then their climatic showdown at Kursk in 1943.1 vol, 128 pgs 2020 US, CASEMATE
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1-217470 Baxter, Ian 5TH SS DIVISION WIKING AT WAR 1941-1945: Images of War Series Drawing on a superb collection of rare and unpublished photographs, this is the fifth book in the Waffen-SS Images of War Series and tells the dramatic story of the 5th SS Panzer Division Wiking at war. The men of the division were recruited from foreign volunteers in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, the Netherlands, and Belgium under the command of German officers. Not all were collaborators - the choice they were all too often presented with was join up or be locked up - or worse. During the course of the war, the division served on the Eastern Front in 1941, and eventually surrendered in May 1945 to the American forces in Austria.1 vol, 176 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-218650 Baxter, Ian 6TH SS MOUNTAIN DIVISION NORD AT WAR 1941-1945: Images of War Series Drawing on a superb collection of rare and unpublished photographs, the book tells the story of the 6th SS Mountain Division Nord, which was formed in February 1941 as SS Kampfgruppe Nord (SS Battle Group North). Includes 250 b/w photos and illustrations.

The Division was the only Waffen-SS unit to fight in the Arctic Circle when it was stationed in Finland and northern Russia between June and November 1941. It fought in Karelia until the Moscow Armistice in September 1944, at which point it left Finland. It suffered heavy losses in the Operation Nordwind in January 1945 and in early April 1945, the division was destroyed by the US forces near Budingen, Germany.1 vol, 136 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-218660 Baxter, Ian THE ARMOUR OF ROMMEL'S AFRIKA KORPS: Images of War' series The Deutsche Afrika Korps (best known as simply Afrika Korps) built up a well-deserved reputation as a superb fighting machine. While this was founded on the leadership and tactical genius of its legendary commander Erwin Rommel and the fighting skills of its officers and men, another vital element was its equipment in general and armor in particular.

This superbly illustrated Images of War book reveals the full range of German armored vehicles that saw service in North Africa over the two year period 1941 to mid-1943. As well as the formidable panzers, such as the Tiger and Panther tanks, there were Sturmartillerie equipments, reconnaissance vehicles, half- tracks, armored cars, Panzers, and motor cycles. 1 vol, 136 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-222590 Baxter, Ian The Fall of Berlin - Images of War series By March 1945, the Red Army had closed in on Berlin. Marshal Zhukov, with almost a million soldiers and 20,000 tanks and guns at his disposal, launched his assault of the Seelow Heights. While costly with 30,000 Russians killed, it brought the Russian Army to the gates of the capital.

On 20 April, Hitler's 56th birthday, Soviet artillery began a massive bombardment of the doomed city. The Fuhrer ordered every soldier, Hitlerjugend and Volksstrum to fight to the death. The house-to-house fighting that followed was brutal and savage with heavy casualties for both military and civilians.

Using superb Russian and German imagery this fine Images of War series book describes the Russian assault and Nazi last-ditch defense of Hitler's capital during the final days of the Third Reich.
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1-223550 Baxter, Ian The Destruction of 6th Army at Stalingrad - Images of War series he scale of death and destruction during the Battle of Stalingrad during late 1942 and early 1943 remains unprecedented in the history of warfare.

The annihilation of General von Paulus' 6th Army epitomized the devastating defeat of Hitler's ambition to conquer Stalin's Soviet Union. After the successful Operation Blue offensive 6th Army reached the River Volga north of Stalingrad in summer 1942. With overextended supply lines and facing steely opposition, increasingly desperate attempts to seize the city repeatedly failed. Slowly 6th Army became encircled. The German High Command attempted a number of relief attempts, notably Field Marshal von Manstein's 'Winter Storm' but all were defeated by the tenacity of the enemy and the Russian winter. To their credit the men of 6th Army fought to the end but by February 1943 the last pockets of German resistance were either destroyed or had surrendered.

Thanks to a superb collection of unpublished photographs, this Images of War book provides an absorbing insight into the dramatic events of the last months of 6th Army's doomed existence.1 vol, 160 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-223560 Baxter, Ian Hitler's Heavy Tank Battalions 1942-1945Images of War series With rare, often unpublished photographs and full captions Hitler's Heavy Tank Battalions provides a superb record of the Wehrmacht's Schwere Panzerableilung on operations between 1942 and 1945.

In addition to the Tiger I and successor Tiger II heavy tanks, these battalions were equipped with Pz.Kpfw III's, Flakpanzer IV, Sd. Kfz 7/1 self-propelled antiaircraft guns, Sd.Kfz 9 and 10 halftracks, Sd.Kfz 2 and Kettenkrad gun tractors. The Tigers required substantial maintenance and the Berge Panther armored recovery vehicle played a key role.

Heavy tank battalions saw action on the Eastern Front, in Italy and North West Europe before being pushed back to Berlin for the final defensive battles and there are graphic photographs and descriptions of vehicles on operations in all these theaters.

While feared by the Allies in the early years, these units suffered increasing attrition from antitank artillery, ground attack aircraft and mechanical issues.

Modelers and equipment buffs in particular will find this latest Images of War book extremely useful and fascinating.1 vol, 176 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-223760 Baxter, Ian 7th SS Mountain Division Prinz Eugen At War 1941-1945Images of War Series Drawing on a superb collection of rare and unpublished photographs the The 7th SS Volunteer Mountain Division Prinz Eugen 1941 - 1945 is the 7th book in the Waffen-SS Images of War Series written by Ian Baxter.

The book tells the story of the 7th SS Mountain Division was formed in 1941 from the Volksdeutsche (ethnic German) volunteers and conscripts from the Banat, Independent State of Croatia, Hungary and Romania. It fought a brutal counter insurgency campaign against communist-led Yugoslav Partisan resistance forces in the occupied Serbia and Montenegro.

It was given the title Prinz Eugen after Prince Eugene of Savoy, an outstanding military leader of the Habsburg Empire who liberated the Banat and Belgrade from the Ottoman Empire in the Austro Turkish War. It was initially named the SS-Freiwilligen-Division Prinz Eugen (SS-Volunteer Division Prinz Eugen).
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1-225780 Baxter, Ian HITLER'S PANTHER TANK BATTALIONS: 1943-1945 Images of War Series From July 1943 to the Nazis' final defeat in May 1945 the Panther main battle tank and its variants were the mainstay of Germany's armored forces. This superbly engineered fighting vehicle offered a lethal combination of firepower, mobility and protection.

As this classic Images of War series title reveals, the Panther saw nonstop fighting on the Eastern, Western, and Italian fronts. Using rare and often unpublished contemporary photographs with full captions and authoritative text, it provides a comprehensive coverage of elite Panther battalions in action.

The book traces the development of the Panther, for example into tank hunter (Panzerj?ger), and also covers the other supporting vehicles that formed part of the Panther battalions' establishment. These included armored recovery, Bergepanther, halftracks, Sd.kfz.2 Kettenrad, gun tractors and communications vehicles. 250 black and white illustrations
1 vol, 128 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-227650 Baxter, Ian THE WARSAW UPRISINGS, 1943-1944: Images of War series By 1942 the Nazi leadership had decided that the Jewish ghettos across occupied Poland should be liquidated, with Warsaw's being the largest , processed in phases. In response the left-wing Jewish Combat Organisation (ZOB) and right-wing Jewish Military Union (ZZW) formed and began training, preparing defenses, and smuggling in arms and explosives.

The first Warsaw Ghetto Uprising began in April 1943. Although this was quelled at devastating cost to the Jewish community, resistance continued until the summer of 1944. By this time the Red Army was closing on the city and with liberation apparently imminent the 40,000 resistance fighters of the Polish Home Army launched a second uprising. Includes 250 black and white photos.

For 63 days the insurgents battled their oppressors on the streets, in ruined buildings and cellars. Rather than come to their aid the Russians waited and watched the inevitable slaughter. This gallant but tragic struggle is brought to life in this book by the superb collection of photographs drawn from the album compiled for none other than Heinrich Himmler entitled Warschauer Aufstand 1944.1 vol, 128 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-228950 Baxter, Ian WAFFEN-SS ARMOUR ON THE EASTERN FRONT: Images of War series Documents the key role played by Waffen-SS panzer units during Operation Barbarossa. After early victories such as the recapture of Kharkov in early 1943 and the Kursk offensive, commanders and crews of armored vehicles such as Pz.Kpfw.I, II, III, IV, Panther, Tiger, King Tiger, and assault and self-propelled guns had to adapt their tactics and equipment to what became a desperate defensive withdrawal eventually back across a scarred and devastated Eastern Front. Even during the last months of the war as the Panzers withdrew through Poland and into the Reich, these exhausted elite units, broken down into small battle groups or Kampfgruppen, fought to the bitter end. 250 black and white illustrations.1 vol, 122 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-229150 Baxter, Ian SS Foreign Divisions & Volunteers of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, 1941-1945: Images of War Series Offers a superb collection of rare and unpublished photographs. Unlike her Latvian neighbor, Lithuania had no plans to provide Germany with a National Legion. Although volunteers came forward, the majority did not. This was not the case for Latvia and Estonia, which undertook huge recruitment programs, and thousands of men were drafted into their own foreign legion of Waffen-SS Grenadier divisions. After intensive training, these divisions saw action on the Eastern front, around Leningrad, and in the Ukraine before defensive operations in the Baltic States in 1944.

Even in the last dying weeks of the war, what was left of the Baltic soldiers of the 15th, 19th and 20th Waffen-SS Grenadier Divisions continued to fight alongside their Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS counterparts until they were destroyed or surrendered.
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1-229620 Baxter, Ian THE WAFFEN SS AT ARNHEM: Images of War Series Drawing on rare and unpublished photographs, this volume in the Images of War series work reveals the historical combat record of the 'Hohenstaufen' and 'Frundsberg' divisions. It describes the intensity of the fighting in and around Arnhem in 1944 between these elite SS and supporting units against a lightly armed yet equally determined enemy. In spite of the war being only months away from its end and the defeat increasingly certain, the SS soldiers of the 9th and 10th SS Panzer Divisions remained fanatically motivated. 1 vol, 112 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-229630 Baxter, Ian THE WAFFEN SS IN NORMANDY, 1944: Images of War Series Describes how the formidable Leibstandarte, Das Reich, Hitlerjugend, Hohenstaufen, and the Frundsberg SS divisions with supporting Wehrmacht divisions fought fanatically despite facing overwhelming enemy airpower and determined well-led Allied armies. Mounting losses and supply and fuel problems culminated in the Falaise Pocket defeat, when twenty-five out of the thirty-eight German division were completely destroyed. As a result, the remaining Waffen-SS units had to be reluctantly withdrawn and transferred back to Holland and, Belgium to recoup, or sent to the Eastern Front to attempt to stem the relentless Soviet advance. 1 vol, 128 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-231260 Baxter, Ian HIMMLER: Hitler's Henchman: Photographs from Wartime Archives Images of War series Heinrich Himmler has a strong claim to be Adolf Hitler's most powerful subordinate. He was certainly the main architect of the Holocaust. Appointed Reichsfuhrer-SS in 1929 he built the SS into a million strong paramilitary force and took control of the Nazi concentration camps system. From 1943 he became Chief of German Police and Minister of the Interior with command of the Gestapo as well as the Einsatzgruppen, who committed appalling atrocities and murder in occupied Eastern Europe and Russia.

Despite his lack of military experience in the closing stages of the War, he was appointed by Hitler as Commander of Army Group Vistula. Realizing the war was lost, Himmler attempted to open peace talks with the Allies. Learning of this, Hitler dismissed him of all his posts in April 1945. Detained and arrested by British forces, he committed suicide on 22 May 1945.1 vol, 128 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-235240 Baxter, Ian THE SOVIET BALTIC OFFENSIVE, 1944-45: German Defense of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania The German defense of the Baltic States of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Against overwhelming Soviet forces the book shows how the German Army Group North was driven across the Baltics from Leningrad and fought a number isolated battles including the defense of Narva, Memel, and the Kurland pocket. Exhausted and demoralized by continuous Soviet assaults, Army Group North became cut-off and isolated, fighting fanatically to hold the capital cities of Tallin, Vilnius, and Riga. What followed were German forces fighting to the death in the last few small pockets of land surrounding three ports: Libau in Kurland, Pillau in East Prussia, and Danzig at the mouth of the River Vistula. In the Kurland, German divisions became surrounded and fought a vicious defense until May 1945. Includes rare and unpublished photographs.1 vol, 128 pgs 2022 US, CASEMATE
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1-236170 Baxter, Ian THE SOVIET DESTRUCTION OF ARMY GROUP SOUTH: Ukraine and Southern Poland 1943-1945 Analyzes late 1943 Soviet offensive that started the decline in German Army Group South and ended up driving into Poland and the Balkans through 1944 and into 1945. Draws on rare and previously unpublished images accompanied by detailed captions and text plus offensives coincided with other Red Army operations further north, including the Lublin-Brest Offensive-part of Operation Bagration.1 vol, 128 pgs 2023 US, CASEMATE
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1-236250 Baxter, Ian THE ARMOUR OF HITLER'S ALLIES IN ACTION 1943-1945: Images of War series Another volume in the photo-heavy series covers Romanian, Bulgarian, Hungarian, Yugoslavian, Serbian, and Slovakian tanks and other armored fighting vehicles. Examples of tanks and assault guns are the Romanian TCAM R-2 (Panzer 35t tank destroyer), TACAM T-38 (Panzer 38t), the Bulgarian Jadgpanzer 38(t), StuG40 Ausf.G, Pz.Kp.IV AusH and the Hungarian StuG.III Ausf.G, not forgetting Tigers and Panthers. Besides technical specifications, the book traces the fighting record of these vehicles between 1943 - 1945. It shows how armored units fought bands of partisans, and were used to defend their frontiers against the overwhelming might of the Red Army until either captured or destroyed.1 vol, 128 pgs 2023 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-236260 Baxter, Ian WAFFEN-SS DUTCH & BELGIAN VOLUNTEERS: Images of War series Another volume in the photo-heavy series covers the Dutchmen, Belgians, and Danes who volunteered for the Waffen-SS. The largest division, SS Volunteer Legion Netherlands operated in Yugoslavia and then Northern Russia. It was later re-designated 23rd SS Volunteer Panzergrenadier Division Nederland. Also includes SS Volunteer Legion Flanders (later reformed as the SS Assault Brigade Langemarck: SS-Sturmbrigade Langemarck), SS Volunteer Legion Walloon (later integrated with the SS Assault Brigade Wallonia: SS-Sturmbrigade Wallonien), and Free Corps Denmark (later part of Division Nordland as Regiment 24 Danemark).

Showcases the fighting history of each formation, notably the 1944 battle of Narva, which was known as the battle of the European SS. As its forces were pushed further back across a scarred and burning wasteland, the book describes how these Dutch, Belgian, and Danish units became cut off in the Kurland Pocket. Some were evacuated by sea, but the remainder were killed or captured in front of Berlin in April 1945.1 vol, 160 pgs 2023 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-237190 Baxter, Ian 8th SS CAVALRY DIVISION FLORIAN GEYER: Images of War series Another in the photo-heavy series covers the formation and deployment of the 8th SS Cavalry Division Florian Geyer. On the Eastern Front, the Division was responsible for razing towns and villages, poisoning wells, and general genocide often against unarmed civilians. This scorched earth policy was aimed at hindering the Red Army's advance. After moving South, the Division took part in the retreat from the Dnieper River before operating in Hungary and Croatia. The end came when trapped in Budapest by Soviet and Romanian forces, the Division was destroyed in December 1944. By the end of the siege only 800 of the 30,000 men in the SS Corps reached German lines.1 vol, 128 pgs 2023 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-237370 Baxter, Ian GERMAN SELF-PROPELLED ARTILLERY AT WAR 1940-1945: Images of War Next volume in the photo-heavy series describes the key role played by German self-propelled artillery from its introduction in 1940 in France, to North Africa, Italy, Russia, and North-West Europe. It analyzes the development of the numerous variants that came into service as these formidable weapon systems were adapted and up-gunned to face the ever-increasing enemy threat. Includes the Pz.Kpfw.II Wespe with its 10.5cm gun, the Pz.Kpfw.III/IV Hummel armed with a 15cm howitzer, the Sturmpanzer Brummbar with its powerful 15cm gun, and the Grille series based on the Czech Pz.Kpfw 38(t) tank chassis. 1 vol, 144 pgs 2023 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-227420 Baxter, Ian THE NAZIS' WINTER WARFARE ON THE EASTERN FRONT 1941-1945: Rare Photographs from Wartime Archives (Images of War) As the Germans closed in on Moscow, the Soviet 1941/42 winter counter offensive changed the course of the war, helped by Russian winter conditions and the Germans' woeful lack of preparedness. Wehrmacht and SS units only began to be issued with winter clothing in late 1941 and many had to improvise well into 1942. Commanders had to adapt to the snow, freezing conditions and, almost worse, the impassable roads during the melt. With customary thoroughness and drastic measures the Germans largely mastered the climatic challenges but nothing could mask the reality of the ruthless and numerically superior enemy that they faced. Includes extracts from the German 'The Winter Warfare Handbook' (Winter Buch) of 1942.1 vol, 161 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-227430 Baxter, Ian PANZERGRENADIERS 1942-1945: Rare Photographs from Wartime Archives (Images of War) Charts the fighting record of the Wehrmacht and Luftwaffe Panzergrenadiertruppe units, including their initial successes on the Eastern Front, as these elite divisions fought as mechanized infantry and in close cooperation with panzers and other armored fighting vehicles. Trained to fight both mounted and on foot, their priority was to maintain the fast momentum of armoured troops on the battlefield. But as defeat approached, they were forced on the defensive on all fronts including the bitter fighting in Italy and the Western Front. As well as describing their many actions, the book details the vehicles and weapons used and main personalities using a wealth of rare, often unpublished, photographs.1 vol, 176 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-89180 Bennett, David MAGNIFICENT DISASTER, A:Failuer of Market Garden Known as Hitler's last victory by some, this is a complete, balanced and comprehensive account of all the combatants including all three Corps of the British 2nd Army. Maps/photos, biblio, index.1 vol, 352 pgs 2008 US, CASEMATE PUBLISHING
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1-2171218 Beraud, Yves GERMAN MOUNTAIN TROOPS: 1939-42 Volume in the Casemate Illustrated Series contains 38 black and white photos, 150 (!) color photos, three black and white illustrations, and six color illustrations. The period color photos, admittedly some are not particularly super sharp, are published here for the first time. Covers 15 elite mountain divisions and a multitude of small units that fought for the Wehrmacht during World War II in Poland, Norway, France, Balkans, Crete, Soviet Union, and Finland. This book, the culmination of some four decades of research and the support of many veterans and collectors, describes the life, operations and equipment of these specialist units1 vol, 128 pgs 2020 US, CASEMATE
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1-2171219 Beraud, Yves GERMAN MOUNTAIN TROOPS: 1942-45 When World War II began, the Wehrmacht had 15 mountain divisions and a multitude of small units, including some Austrian units that had been incorporated into the German army after the Anschluss. These mountain units would operate in hostile environments on all fronts during World War II. Due to their training, equipment and adaptability, the Gebirgstruppen would be deployed to fight in almost every theater. In the last years of the war they would see action in North Africa, Italy, the Balkans, Norway, and Finland, and in the West as the Allies pushed German forces back toward Berlin.

This book describes the uniform, equipment, and operations of these specialist units during the later years of World War II. The text is complemented by period photographs taken at the front, including many color photographs, and modern photographs of uniform details.1 vol, 128 pgs 2021 US, CASEMATE
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1-207070 Bergstrom, Christer THE ARDENNES: 1944-1945 Hitler's Winter Offensive In December 1944, just as World War II appeared to be winding down, Hitler shocked the world with a powerful German counteroffensive that cracked the center of the American front. The attack came through the Ardennes, the hilly and forested area in eastern Belgium and Luxembourg that the Allies had considered a 'quiet' sector. Instead, for the second time in the war, the Germans used it as a stealthy avenue of approach for their panzers.

Much of US First Army was overrun, and thousands of prisoners were taken as the Germans forged a 50-mile bulge into the Allied front. But in one small town, Bastogne, American paratroopers, together with remnants of tank units, offered dogged resistance. Meanwhile the rest of Eisenhower's broad front strategy came to a halt as Patton, from the south, and Hodges, from the north, converged on the enemy incursion. Yet it would take an epic, six-week-long winter battle, the bloodiest in the history of the US Army, before the Germans were finally pushed back.

Includes re-evaluations of tank and personnel casualties and the most accurate picture yet of what really transpired.

The Ardennes Offensive has often been described from the American point of view; however, this balanced book devotes equal attention to the perspectives of both sides. With nearly 400 photos, numerous maps, and 32 superb color profiles of combat vehicles and aircraft, it provides perhaps the most comprehensive look at the battle yet published.1 vol, 508 pgs 2014 US, CASEMATE
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1-228510 Berke, Daniel CAPTURED BEHIND JAPANESE LINES: With Wingate's Chindits - Burma 1942-1945 Story of Frank Berkovitch, General Orde Wingate's batman, who was captured crossing the Irrawaddy river and endured two years imprisonment in WWII. Also describes the Chindits' first operation (Operation Longcloth) and the hardship suffered by and heroism of Frank and his comrades, many who never returned. Outnumbered, outgunned, carrying 70lb packs and reliant on RAF air drops for supplies, the 3,000 men of the Chindit columns overcame harsh jungle terrain and climatic conditions to take the fight to the Japanese behind enemy lines.1 vol, 184 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-208090 Bernad, Denes MAGYAR WARRIORS: Volume 1 -- The History of the Royal Hungarian Armed Forces 1919-1945 The Hungarian armed forces (known as the Honvedseg) were built up in the 1930s, their expansion gaining momentum once Hungary became free of the strict post-WWI Trianon treaty limitations in August 1938. Politically, Hungary was looking for a strong ally, who would help it to recover at least some of the territories containing sizable Magyar ethnic populations that had been lost after the First World War. Initially, in the mid-1930s, Italy gave political assistance and supplied military material, then - on the eve of WWII - Germany also lent support.

In November 1938, Hungary managed to peacefully recover a chunk of its former territory from Czechoslovakia, followed by the Sub-Carpathian area during a brief border war in March 1939, then the northern part of Transylvania from Rumania in August 1940.

Later, in April 1941, the Bachka region and parts of Baranya were also taken back from the dismembered Yugoslavia in a swift military action. The rub was that Hungary was sucked into the cauldron of the Eastern front, and soon the Honveds (Hungarian soldiers) found themselves deep in Soviet territory, outgunned and outnumbered by the Red Army.

Later on, from August 1944, the beleaguered Honvedseg had to fight against the mighty Soviet army in defense of its own territory. Alongside tiny Croatia, Hungary remained the last German ally up to the bitter end.

Includes 500 b/w photos, 43 tables, and 13 maps.1 vol, 404 pgs 2015 UK, HELION & CO
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1-213471 Bernad, Denes MAGYAR WARRIORS VOLUME 1: The History of the Royal Hungarian Armed Forces 1919-1945 This comprehensive reference, to be published in two volumes, and the fruit of over 20 years of research, strives to provide a complete picture of the Hungarian armed forces between the years 1919-1945. It starts with a brief history of the Magyars, describes the political situation in Hungary before and during WWII, the building of the armed forces, the growth of domestic arms manufacturers, the organization of the armed forces units, and how they changed during the war. The various campaigns of the war are described in great detail, illustrated with many photographs and maps.

This first volume contains approximately 550 photographs, many previously unpublished, as well as numerous tables and maps of the various campaigns. The authors drew on official Hungarian and German archives, and a multitude of private sources, both from individuals living in Hungary and Hungarian emigres from the Western Diaspora.

Volume 2 will cover all small arms, artillery, soft-skin and armored vehicles, motorcycles, aircraft, insignia, markings, and camouflage of armored vehicles and aircraft, both of Hungarian indigenous design and those supplied by Germany and Italy, complete with technical data, production and delivery figures. An extensive selection of b/w photographs and color plates will be included.

The Hungarian armed forces (known as the Honvedseg) were built up in the 1930s, their expansion gaining momentum once Hungary became free of the strict post-WWI Trianon treaty limitations in August 1938. Politically, Hungary was looking for a strong ally, who would help it to recover at least some of the territories containing sizable Magyar ethnic populations lost after WWI. Initially, in the mid-1930s, Italy gave political assistance and supplied military material, then - on the eve of WWII - Germany also lent support.

In November 1938, Hungary managed to peacefully recover a chunk of its former territory from Czechoslovakia, followed by the Sub-Carpathian area during a brief border war in March 1939, then the northern part of Transylvania from Rumania in August 1940.

Later, in April 1941, the Bachka region and parts of Baranya were also taken back from the dismembered Yugoslavia, in a swift military action. The rub was that Hungary was sucked into the cauldron of the Eastern front, and soon the Honveds (Hungarian soldiers) found themselves deep in Soviet territory, outgunned and outnumbered by the Red Army. Later on, from August 1944, the beleaguered Honvedseg had to fight against the mighty Soviet army in defense of its own territory. Alongside tiny Croatia, Hungary remained the last German ally up to the bitter end.1 vol, 404 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-218410 Bernage, George OBJECTIVE FALAISE: 8 August 1944 - 16 August 1944 On the night of 8 August 1944, the First Canadian Army launched Operation Totalize, directing their advance towards Falaise, with the intention of breaking through the German defences south of Caen. In spite of large numbers, they were halted by the 12th SS Panzer Division Hitierjugend, who managed to block the 600 armored vehicles. During one of the German counter-attacks, several Tiger tanks were destroyed, including that of panzer ace, Michael Wittmann, who was killed in the process.

The offensive was relaunched a few days later under the name Operation Tractable, the intention this time being to capture the strategically important town of Falaise and close the Falaise Pocket, also known as the Corridor of Death.

This book provides the reader with a day-by-day account of this forgotten battle, while also acting as a field guide, including maps and both contemporary and modern photographs.1 vol, 128 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-214920 Bernage, Georges OBJECTIVE SAINT-LO: 7 June 1944 - 18 July 1944 This book provides a day-by-day account, including eyewitness testimony from Allied and Axis sides, of the 42 days of fighting from Omaha Beach to Saint-Lo. The book also acts as a field guide, including maps and both contemporary and modern photographs. Includes the battles over little or unknown routes from the horrors of Omaha Beach to Trvires, La Cambe, and Isigny, through the Aure valley to Hill 108 ('Purple Heart Hill') and Hills 192 and 122. 1 vol, 224 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-218310 Bernage, Georges NORMANDY 1944 This book is the fruit of forty years of contact with military and civilian witnesses, now almost all gone, of research, analyses and descriptions of several thousands of photographs about the Landings and the Battle of Normandy. This book is the best synthesis, day by day, from 6 June to 30 August, with a clear narrative, an exceptional report illustrated with the best photographs (470), 22 armor and aircraft profiles and above all, 79 maps enabling the reader to follow this very complex battle more easily. English text.1 vol, 224 pgs 2018 FRANCE, HEIMDAL
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1-216800 Bernsge, Gerorges THE BATTLE OF COTENTIN PENINSULA: 9-19 June 1944 In June 1944, the Americans left the Sainte-Mere-Eglise and Utah Beach bridgehead and crossed the Merderet river to the Chaussee de la Fiere, taking Picauville on 10 June. Their advance was slowed following the failure of the 90th Infantry Division, but they were able to take Pont-l'Abbe on 12 June and Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte 16 June. Two days later they cut the Cotentin peninsula at Barneville, before heading north towards Cherbourg. Includes maps and both contemporary and modern photographs.1 vol, 152 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-914018G Bey, Frederick VAE VICTUS BOARD GAME # 18: Battle of Debrecen 1944 Following the combats around Turda in September 1944, Malinovsky receives the order from Stavka to attack in the direction of Budapest. To do this, he assembles a great force, albeit slightly weakened by previous combat: Pliev and Gorshkov's mobile groups, 6th Armored Guards Army and 53rd Army with a tank corps. on the other side, Third Panzer Korps with three armored divisions and a Panzer Grenadier division supported by some Hungarian and German troops. All told, more than 1000 tanks will face off over the course of three weeks and on a front of nearly 140 km!

On 6 October 1944 the southern pincer of the 2nd Ukrainian Front attacks the forces of Army Group South around Arad and breaks the 3rd Hungarian Army. In 24 hours, the spearhead of the attack, the Cavalry Mechanized Group under Pliev, advances more than 50 km. The northern pincer - 6th Armored Guards Army - throws itself full force against the counter attacks of the 1st and 23rd Panzer around Nagyvarad and cannot break through to the Hungarian plain.
Redirecting Pliev's group toward the northeast, Malinovski hopes to make a pincer attack on Nagyvarad's defenders and open up the route toward Debrecen, Nyiregyhaza and Tokaj, cut Army Group South in two and isolate the 8th Army, retreating before the 4th Ukrainian Front.

On 9 October the southwestern barrier of Debrecen falls but the Germans engage reinforcements and launch two divisions, a Panzer and a Panzer Grenadier division, supported by a Tiger II battalion - Operation Zigeuner Baron - at the flank of the Soviet penetration on 19 October.
Debrecen finally falls on 20 October, Nyiregyhaza the 22nd, thereby isolating the 8th Army.

Is it all over? No - taking advantage of the advanced position of Pliev's cavalry corps, the Germans launch an assault with the units of the 8th Army and the Panzer in order to reopen the Soviet trap and destroy the mobile group. As the Soviet, will you be able to best use your powerful armored forces to surround the enemy, and as a member of the Axis can you save the 8th Army and protect the outskirts of Budapest?

Game components: One 61.5 x 59 cm map, 216 die-cut counters and markers, one rule book, and one color player aid.1 vol, 24 pgs 2017 FRANCE, CERIGO EDITIONS
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1-90050 Bilder, Michael and James G. A FOOT SOLDIER FOR PATTON The Story of a Red Diamond Infantryman with the U.S. Third Army. Frank account of the infantry experience in Northern Europe. A brutally honest depiction of day-to-day combat in WWII, maps.1 vol, 256 pgs 2008 US, CASEMATE PUBLISHING
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1-203020 Bilton, David THE GERMANS IN FLANDERS: 1917-1918 -- Images of War Series The third volume covers the battles in Flanders against the Belgians, French, and British over a 23-month period. Written using primary and secondary sources, it covers all the engagements. The major part of the book covers the Flandern-Schlacht of July to November 1917; a battle viewed by the Germans as harder fought and more costly than the Somme, Arras, and Verdun. Each phase and aspect of the period is detailed from the German point of view.

The book will be in four sections: detailed text; around 250 photos (that are interspersed into the text with captions), a chronological order of events in Flanders and a section on the German divisions that fought there. Where relevant material from the German home front is included and the illustrations, many of which have not been published before, also show how the towns and villages of the area have changed.1 vol, 176 pgs 2013 UK, PEN and SWORD
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1-87740 Bishop, Chris WAFFEN SS DIVISIONS 1939-1945 Illustrated with 280 color and b/w illust/photos it covers every division. Essential vehicle guide and organized by division/formation date, 7.5x9.5.1 vol, 192 pgs 2007 UK, AMBER PUBLICATIONS
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1-88520 Bishop, Chris SS HITLERS'S FOREIGN DIVISIONS 1940-1945 SS: Hitler's Foreign Divisions is an in-depth examination of the approximately 350,000 foreign who opted to fight for the Third Reich. A unit-by-unit history, structure and combat records.1 vol, 191 pgs 2005 FRANCE, HISTOIRE & COLLEC
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1-205030 Blackwell, Ian FIFTH ARMY IN ITALY 1943-1945: A Coalition at War The US Fifth Army first saw action during the Salerno Landings in September 1943. While commanded by US Lieutenant General Mark Clark, from the outset one of its two Corps was the X (British) Corps and the other VI (US) Corps.

The multi-national composition of Fifth Army included the French Expeditionary Corps, the Brazilian Expeditionary Force, the South African Armored Division, the Italian Co-Belligerent forces, formations from the New Zealand Corps, and the 4th Indian Division.

Clark's Fifth Army was itself part of the Fifteenth Army Group, commanded by Field Marshal Alexander. Alexander's light and diplomatic touch oiled the wheels of this uneasy arrangement but inevitably, there were tensions and disagreements that threatened success.

The low priority accorded to Italy as compared with OVERLORD and NW Europe did not help matters. Seen as a backwater, crack units were taken away and insufficient resources allocated to the Italian Campaign. This combined with the tenacity of the Germans, the difficult terrain and the harsh climate caused real problems. Allied morale was at times particularly brittle and suffered from high desertion rates.1 vol, 0 pgs 2014 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-221850 Blades, Brooke THE AMERICANS FROM NORMANDY TO THE GERMAN BORDER: August to Mid-December 1944 -- Images of War series Another fine Images of War book offers 250 black and white illustrations of WWII US troops during campaign in north West Europe during the autumn and early winter of 1944. 1 vol, 224 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-222930 Blades, Brooks THE AMERICANS FROM THE ARDENNES TO VE DAY: Images of War Series The third and final volume of the author's Americans in North-West Europe series covers the period December 1944 to May 1945. Includes 250 black and white illustrations.

Launched in December 1944, the Nazis' Ardennes offensive, known as the Battle of the Bulge, was one of the most dangerous periods of the War. During six weeks of desperate fighting, more US soldiers were killed, wounded or reported missing than in any battle in American history.

The Rhine was crossed in March 1945, first by the seizure of the railway bridge at Remagen and then by the combined American, British and Canadian ground and airborne operation codenamed Varsity. In the closing stages of the war, the western allies pushed remorselessly in the heart of Germany. Shocking evidence of Nazi atrocities was uncovered.

Berlin fell to the Russians in early May and the Allies met up on the River Elbe. In the chaos that followed, Germany was divided into four zones of occupation. The immediate tasks were ensuring the survival of the civilian population, establishing law and order, and the capture of war criminals.1 vol, 256 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-194640 Blair, Bobby C. & Decioccio, John Peter Victory At Peleliu: The 81st Infantry Division's Pacific Campaign When the 1st Marine Division began its invasion of Peleliu in September 1944, the operation in the South Pacific was to take but four days. In fact, capturing this small coral island in the Palaus with its strategic airstrip took two months and involved some of the bloodiest fighting of WWII in the Pacific. Rather than the easy conquest they were led to expect, the Marines who landed on Peleliu faced a war of attrition from the island's Japanese defenders, who had dug tunnels and fortified the island's rugged terrain. When the Marines' advance stalled after a week of heavy casualties, the 'Wildcats' of the 81st Infantry Division were called in, at first as support. Eventually, the 1st Marines Division was evacuated and the 81st Infantry secured the island. Previous accounts of the battle have focused on the 1st Marines, but Blair and DeCioccio offer a revised assessment of the contributions of the 81st.
1 vol, 320 pgs 2011 US, UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA PRESS
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1-COM1135 Blanchett, Greg KHARKOV BATTLES: Before & After Fall Blau -- Wargame Kharkov Battles uses the Fall Blau basic rules to cover the Second & Third Battles of Kharkov.

Stacking is 3 units per hex and combat out of a hex is restricted. Large units (mainly German divisions and Soviet corps) have Combat Ratings which pull a strength chit for combat. Typically only one unit with a strength chit may combat out of a hex along with all smaller units. Movement and Combat phases with Mobile Assaults for mechanized units during certain situations of movement. Combat keys off the defender's terrain and uses CRT column shifts for extras like air support, combined arms, fortifications, etc.

Combat results have some mandatory step losses, but the rest a player's choice on taking step loss or retreating. Advances after combat are along the Path of Retreat for non-mech units, but mech or cav units may deviate. Support Points are used to allow German supply to reach units for mechanized movement and attacks during turn. Support (for Axis attacks) is traced a number of hexes to a HQ and then a number of hexes to a road which leads to the source. Supply is just a general trace to a source.

Given the nature of the covered battles, this game has a shorter playtime and smaller space requirements making it an easier intro into the system used by Fall Blau. Included is a revised Terrain Effects Chart which should ease reference fatigue for either game.

An additional map is included which is made to mate with the Fall Blau maps, allowing players to combine the two games into one Grand Campaign to be played into March 1943. Also included are extra counters and reinforcement charts to allow for this possibility. There are four scenarios within the game: three independent and one which requires Fall Blau to play.

Independent Scenarios:

Second Kharkov (K)(Six Turns/Avg Time 90-120 min)- Soviet attack and German Operation Fridericus to reduce the Izyum Salient from 12-28 May 1942.
Third Kharkov (L)(Six Turns/Avg Time 90-120 min)- German drive to retake Kharkov in March 1943.
Operation Star Scenario (16 Turns/Avg Time 8 hrs)- Soviet drive for Kharkov and the Dnepr crossings from 2 February to 21 March 1943.

Fall Blau Scenarios:

January Campaign (J)(14 Turns/Avg Time 10 hrs)- Maps A & B - Soviet Little Saturn Operation has reached its high water mark and Popov's 5th Tank Army is about to launch attacks of its own. Wintergewitter has failed and Fourth PanzerArmee is conducting a fighting withdrawal - 26 December 1942 to 5 February 1943.

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Complexity: 5 out of 10
Solitaire Suitability: 8 out of 10
Time Scale: 1 turn = 3 days
Map Scale: 1 hex = 6.5 miles or about 10km
Unit Scale: Mostly Divisions, with Corps, Brigades and Battalions, as needed
Players: 2 and solitaire
Playing Time: Less than two hours for small scenarios and up to 80 hours for the extended Fall Blau campaign1 vol, 1 pgs 2021 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-220340 Blazland, Gregory DESTINATION DUNKIRK: The Story of Gort's Army Originally published in 1973, this reprint covers the campaign in France and Flanders through the largely successful evacuation of British and French soldiers, albeit minus most of their equipment. It is written by one who served in the campaign, admittedly as a very junior officer, and was himself evacuated from the beaches of the Dunkirk perimeter. Also includes the final evacuation from Nantes and St Nazaire on 18 June. Includes 32 black and white illustrations.1 vol, 448 pgs 2019 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-225190 Bohmler, Rudolf Monte Cassino - A German View As a German battalion commander Rudolf Bohmler fought in the front line during the fierce battles fought at Monte Cassino. After the war he wrote this remarkable history, one of the first full-length accounts of this famous and controversial episode in the struggle for Italy. 30 black and white illustrations

His pioneering work, which has long been out of print, gives a fascinating insight into the battle as it was perceived at the time and as it was portrayed immediately after the war. While his fluent narrative offers a strong German view of the fighting, it also covers the Allied side of the story, at every level, in graphic detail. The climax of his account, his description of the tenacious defense of the town of Cassino and the Monte Cassino abbey by exhausted, outnumbered German troops, has rarely been equaled. His book presents a soldiers view of the fighting but it also examines the tactics and planning on both sides. It is essential reading for everyone who is interested in the Cassino battles and the Italian campaign.
1 vol, 320 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-66666 Bolanos, Roberto Malor Bagration: The Soviet Offensive 1944 Covers the destruction of the German Army Group Center in Russia 1944. Includes color plates.1 vol, 140 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-236890 Bolivar Fresneda, Jose THE CARIBBEAN WAR FRONT IN WORLD WAR II: The Untold Story of U-Boats, Spies, and Economic Warfare German WWII submarine warfare was sinking one oil tanker or merchant ship per day in Caribbean waters in the worst months of 1942. The US merchant marine suffered heavy losses of ships and men, while the Allies struggled to contain the damage done to the supply of oil from Venezuela and airplane fuel from Cura?ao to the United States.

Puerto Rico experienced food shortages on account of German U-boat warfare in 1942, while Martinique suffered near famine in the aftermath of a British and American blockade induced by the Vichy government's control of the Caribbean island. The US invested billions in military installments on the British and American islands.1 vol, 286 pgs 2021 US, MARKUS WIENER
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1-COM1064 Bomba, Ty STALIN'S WORLD WAR III: Wargame Stalin's World War III is a two game package: Volume 1 - Operation Pincher & The Soviet Offensive in Europe; Volume 2 - Operation Sandown & The Soviet Offensive in the Mid-East.

This is an alternative history monster-size wargame, designed by Ty Bomba, intended to investigate the strategic parameters that would've been in place during the first 10 weeks of operations had that dictator lived long enough to put in motion one of his many plans to start a global conflict in 1953. Had he lived, the most likely start date would've been one coinciding with the signing of the Korean War armistice in July, in order to achieve maximum surprise.

Each two-map volume can be played separately by one to four players or they can both be combined into on Grand Campaign Scenario covering all four maps.

Volume 1's twin-maps (34x33-inch) cover Europe from the East German-Polish border south to Belgrade and Sarajevo and west through Rome to France's Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts. Each hexagon represents 20 miles (32.4 km). Volume 2's twin-maps (34x44-inch) cover the Mid-East from Ankara in the northwest to Tehran in the northeast, and south from there to Kuwait City and Suez. Again, each hexagon represents 20 miles (32.4 km).

Product Information:
* Complexity: 6 out of 10
* Solitaire Suitability: 8 out of 10
* Time Scale: 10 one-week turns
* Map Scale: 20 miles (32.4 km) per hex on all maps
* Units of Maneuver: regiments, brigades, divisions, corps, and armies
* Players: one, two, three, or four
* Playing Time: three to five hours1 vol, 1 pgs 2019 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-PWAR101 Bomba, Ty PAPER WARS CASE GELD: Issue 101 Case Geld: The Axis Invasion of North America, 1945-46 by Ty Bomba. This two-player (solitaire adaptable) alternative history mini-monster has two mapsheets and one counter-sheet to cover the bicoastal invasion of North America by the Japanese and Germans (who have already conquered the rest of the world) at the army/corps level and 50 miles per hex.1 vol, 64 pgs 2022 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-64930 Booth, Terry HANDBOOK OF GERMAN MILITARY SYMBOLS/ABBREVIATIONS The only English language book that looks at allthe known WWII German symbols used in the 1943-45period, simple and clear cut format, bibio, index.1 vol, 120 pgs 2001 UK, HELION & COMPANY
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1-GMT1501 Borg, Richard TRIUMP & TRAGEDY: 2nd edition Triumph and Tragedy is a geopolitical strategy game for 3 players (also playable by 2) covering the competition for European supremacy during the period 1935-45 between Capitalism (the West), Communism (the Soviet Union) and Fascism (the Axis). It has diplomatic, economic, technological and military components, and can be won by gaining economic hegemony or technological supremacy (A-bomb), or by vanquishing a rival militarily.

The 22x34-inch area map covers Eurasia to India and the Urals, with the Americas and the eastern British Empire represented abstractly. Military units are 1/2-inch blocks, of 7 types (Infantry, Tank, Fortress, Air Force, Carrier, Fleet, and Submarine), in 6 different colors (Germany, Italy, Russia, Britain, France, and USA). The mix of approximately 200 blocks allows great flexibility of force composition. There is a 55-card Action deck and a 55-card Investment deck, plus 30 Peace Dividend chits and 50 markers of various types.

The game starts in 1935, with all three Great Powers virtually disarmed: Germany has repudiated the Versailles Peace Treaty, initiating an arms race in Europe. With blocks, the nature of military buildups remain unknown to rivals unless/until military conflict breaks out. The game may end peacefully or there may be war. There are game sanctions for attacking neutral minors or declaring war on an opponent, and rewards for remaining peaceful (you get a Peace Dividend chit of value 0-2 for every year you remain at Peace).

Triumph and Tragedy is a true 3-sided game: there is no requirement that the West and Russia be on the same side (and in fact there are valid reasons to attack each each other), and only one player can win the game. Table talk is allowed (and encouraged) but agreements are not enforceable. Alliances are shifting and cooperation is undependable. The game can continue as an economic battle of attrition or a sudden military explosion can change everything. There is immense replayability as players can pursue dominance in Europe via land, sea or air military superiority, technological supremacy, or economic hegemony without rivals realizing their strategy until it is too late! It is a highly interactive, tense, fast-moving game with little downtime between player turns, covering the crucial geopolitical decade of the 20th century in 4-6 hours.

COMPONENTS
* One full-color die-cut countersheet
* One 22x34 mounted map
* Two sheets of labels
* 208 wooden blocks
* Game Record Sheet
* Rulebook
* Playbook
* 55-card Action Deck
* 55-Card Investment Deck
* Three Player Aid Cards

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A clever game of cards and wooden blocks and one of the few balanced three-player boardgames. The description above only touches on the cleverness of the design. 1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 US, GMT GAMES LLC
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1-229160 Bork, Bruno STUG III BRIGADE 191, 1940-1945: The Buffalo Brigade in Action in the Balkans, Greece and from Moscow to Kursk and Sevastopo Illustrated volume tells the tale of Brigade 191, aka the 'Buffalo Brigade,' who used the Sturmgeschutz III as they took part in Operation Barbarossa in the Ukraine, saw action during the fight for Greece in 1941, and were deployed to the areas of heaviest fighting in the campaign against the Soviet Union.

This began with the infantry advance from Ukraine to Moscow (1941): then to Voronezh, Kursk, the Caucasus and Kuban (1942), then the Kertsch Peninsula and the Crimea (1943-1944), before they were finally evacuated from Sevastopol into Romania by ship. On the South-east Front (the retreat through the Balkans), the Brigade fought its way into Austria and was still fighting on the last day of the war to keep a corridor open.
1 vol, 368 pgs 2021 UK, GREENHILL BOOKS
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1-211340 Borowslim Tomasz LAST BLOOD ON POMERANIA: Leon Degrelle and the Walloon Waffen SS Volunteers, February-May 1945 The 28th SS Volunteer Grenadier Division 'Wallonien,' which mostly consisted of French-speaking citizens of the Kingdom of Belgium -- first as part of the Wehrmacht, and later in the ranks of the Waffen SS -- fought as one of the national legions against the Red Army on the Eastern Front in February 1942.

The Walloons gained fame during the legendary resistance in Cherkassy Pocket, where in early 1944 they lost more than 50% of their strength. In the summer of the same year they fought a defensive battle in Estonia in the region of Dorpat, and in February 1945 were directed to Western Pomerania, where until the last days of the war they put up a stubborn resistance to the armies of Stalin.

This book, which was originally published in Polish, is based on the unpublished memoirs of participants of these events, and is the first account to describe the Walloons' participation in the mysterious Pomeranian campaign in such a detailed manner. It tells the tragic story of the Walloon volunteers, who at all costs tried to stop the onrush of the enemy standing at the gates of the Third Reich.

The Pomeranian odyssey led by the controversial and infamous Volksfuhrer Leon Degrelle went on for three months, and the trial meant death and courage. Stargard, Altdamm, Neu Rosow -- these are locations, that became synonyms for unconditional sacrifice. They are also a symbol of kameradschaft, of a group of tough guys and daredevils, who were determined to stake everything on one throw of the dice.

Illustrated with unique photographs and complemented by a special comic created by the French artist Godus showing silhouettes of the Walloon soldiers. It is worth noting that some of these were made in the same location where the fighting raged in April 1945.1 vol, 200 pgs 2016 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-89990 Borsarello, J and Palinckx, W WEHRMACHT & SS CAUCASIAN, MUSLIM & ASIAN TROOPS Following high losses in Russia, Bosnians, Arabs,Asians, Trans-Caucasians and Indian soldiers were enlisted in the Wehrmacht and Waffen SS. 300+ b/w& color photos, 8.5x121 vol, 176 pgs 2007 FRANCE, EDITIONS HEIMDEL
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1-231080 Bottger, Armin TO THE GATE OF HELL: A Memoir of a Panzer Crewman Until seriously wounded in August 1944, when he was badly burned when his tank was hit and caught fire during fighting in southern Poland, Armin Bottger experienced the horrors of the WWII Eastern Front from the perspective of a tank radio operator in the 24th Panzer Division. In this memoir he gives a full and honest account of his wartime career, encompassing both the hellish terror of combat and the everyday annoyances and injustices of army life in wartime. He graphically portrays the reality of war on the Eastern Front, without heroics and told with contempt for the high command and the Nazi leadership.

Bottger had volunteered to join the Wehrmacht, but only because this would allow him to receive his Abitur (school leaving certificate) without sitting an exam. He is perfectly honest about his efforts to make his service life as comfortable and safe as possible, for instance becoming a radio operator because it was less hard work than being a Panzer driver and by getting himself postings as a courier to keep out of the front line. He also freely admits to lying about the state of his health to avoid being thrown into the hopeless battles in East Prussia at the end of the war. He was a skilled photographer, and was never without his camera, and his unique collection of color and black and white photographs illustrate this book.1 vol, 144 pgs 2022 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-201550 Bouchery, Jean THE BRITISH SOLDIER: From D-Day to VE-Day The purpose of this book, with its 1200+ illustrations, is to collect, in an easily readable form, the basic technical data that concern the British army as engaged in the North-West European campaign between 6th June 1944 and 8th May 1845.

The author's aim has been to include as much information as possible, without making any claim to exhaustivity, along clear and simple guidelines. Special emphasis has been given to the organization of units, a key element in the correct understanding of other chapters.

Those readers who have an interest in contemporary history will then have within their easy reach a reference to data which if frequently referred to, are rarely made explicit in historical works, to which The British Tommy brings but a compliment.

Even though this book is not meant for their sole use, the collectors, reenactment groups, modelers or simple military enthusiasts should find here basic documents in the form of articles, which many will probably have read already, summarized from Militaria Magazine, a specialized French publication of International renown.1 vol, 128 pgs 2013 FRANCE, HISTOIRE AND COLLECTIONS
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1-220920 Bouchery, Jean U.S. ARMY VEHICLE MARKINGS 1944 Everyone is familiar with the iconic WWII Jeep, its green paintwork annotated with white letters, numbers and symbols. Unintelligible to the casual observer, these markings were integral to the organization of the US Army on the move in 1944. This reference book for modelers, collectors, and restorers of historic vehicles, and a fascinating guide to anyone wanting to use WWII photographs to aid their research includes 300 photographs, over 200 illustrations and maps.

Covers all the markings used on American tanks, tracked vehicles, trucks, and jeeps to denote their unit and classification, plus tactical markings and the debarkation codes used in the Normandy landings. Hundreds of contemporary photographs are paired with precise color diagrams to show exactly how markings appeared on vehicles, including the exact measurements of markings, and explaining all the different variations in use. A final chapter covers the variations of camouflage used on vehicles.1 vol, 160 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-222960 Bourhill, James THE KILLING FIELDS OF PROVENCE: Occupation, Resistance and Liberation in the South of France In the South of France, the most memorable WWII event was the sea and airborne invasion of 15 August 1944. Perhaps because it went relatively smoothly, this 'Second D-Day' was soon relegated to the back pages of history. Operation Dragoon and the liberation is however only a small part of the story. The book describes years of suffering and sacrifice under German and Vichy oppression. By sea and air, Allied agents and Special Forces were infiltrated to fan the flames, but wherever the Resistance rose up prematurely, the reprisals from the Nazis and their auxiliaries were ferocious. Includes 40 black and white illustrations.1 vol, 432 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-222870 Bowman, Martin W AIRMEN OF ARNHEM There is no doubting the gallant and valorous contribution of the airmen of Arnhem. All of their incredible, illuminating and often understated accounts of extraordinary courage, camaraderie, shared terror and encounters with the enemy offer a more personalized view of 'Market' portion of Operation Market-Garden.

Over the course of Operation 'Market', 4,050 aircraft saw employment -- the RAF Dakota, Stirling, Halifax, Albemarle, Horsa, Hamilcar and Glider Pilot Regiment crews together with those of the USAAF C-47 Troop Carrier Groups of the IX US Troop Carrier Command, the Waco and Horsa gliders, and the B-24 Liberator resupply crews. Most of them towed the 1,205 Hamilcar and Horsa gliders and were confronted by an unknown number of Luftwaffe aircraft. 'Market', the airborne part of the operation, spanned ten Allied lifts in a calamitous nine days of operations, often in foul weather.1 vol, 336 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-229000 Boyd, Andrew THE ROYAL NAVY IN EASTERN WATERS: Linchpin of Victory 1935-1942 Examines how the Royal Navy secured the strategic waters from Egypt in the west to Australasia in the East through the first half of WWII. Explains why this contribution, made while Russia's fate remained in the balance and before American economic power took effect, was so critical.

Discusses grand strategy, intelligence, accounts of specific operations, and technical assessment of ships and weapons. It challenges established perceptions of Royal Navy capability, as the Royal Navy of 1939 was stronger than usually suggested. Encompasses the key part played by the American relationship in Britain's Eastern naval strategy.1 vol, 560 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-221700 Boyd, Douglas NORMANDY'S NIGHTMARE WAR: The French Experience of Nazi Occupation and Allied Bombing 1940-45 French, German, and Allied eyewitness accounts, including the moving last letters of executed hostages, describing hundreds of German executions of French civilians as well as loss of thousands of lives from Allied bombings that occurred in Normandy. 1 vol, 224 pgs 2019 US, PEN AND SWORD
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1-190080 Bradford, George ROMMEL'S AFRIKA KORPS:El Aghelia to El Alamein Portrait of this famous World War II unit at the height of success. Completely illustrated with 100+ color & B/w photos, maps and diagrams.1 vol, 208 pgs 2008 US, STACKPOLE BOOKS
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1-200330 Bradham, Randolph TO THE LAST MAN: The Battle for Normandy's Cotentin Peninsula and Brittany Detailed overview of the battles that make up the Cotentin Peninsula Campaign, an important part of the invasion of Normandy. While historians often cite specific examples of the fighting that took place on the peninsula, most treat the battles as individual events or singular parts of the overall Normandy campaign. Bradham takes a different approach, focusing on the unique set of battles that had to be fought in order for the Allies to secure their foothold on Normandy.

He discusses the strategy used to secure the peninsula and gives detailed accounts of the major battles and tactical doctrine that was developed to fight them. Along the way, he provides biographical information on the main actors, explaining how key personality traits along with personal relationships influenced their conduct while in battle. 1 vol, 192 pgs 2012 UK, Frontline
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1-195750 Bradley, Phillip TO SALAMAUA Following on from his acclaimed book, The Battle for Wau, Phillip Bradley turns his attention to the Salamaua campaign -- the first of the New Guinea offensives by the Australian Army in the Second World War. Opening with the pivotal air-sea battle of the Bismarck Sea, this important title recounts the fierce land campaign that was fought for the ridges that guarded the Japanese base at Salamaua.

From Mount Tambu to Old Vickers and across the Francisco River, the Australians and their American allies fought a desperate struggle to keep the Imperial Japanese Army diverted from the strategic prize of Lae. From the strategic background of the campaign and the heated conflicts, to the mud and blood of the front lines, this is the extraordinary story.

* Covers the entire campaign in one volume for the first time, and takes the reader to the battlefield by telling the stories of the front line soldiers
* Uses the author's three visits to the battlefield area to ensure a clear and accurate account of the campaign1 vol, 390 pgs 2011 UK, CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
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1-195790 Bradley, Phillip THE BATTLE FOR WAU: New Guinea's Frontline 1942-1943 The Battle for Wau brings together for the first time the full story of the early World War II conflicts in New Guinea, from the landing of the Japanese at Salamaua in March 1942 to their defeat at Wau in February 1943. Phillip Bradley draws on the recollections of over 70 veterans from the campaign and on his own first-hand knowledge of the region.

Beginning with the early commando operations in Salamaua, the story unfolds with the burning of Wau, the clashes around Mubo, the Japanese convoy to Lae and the United States air operation to Wau. The book climaxes with the fortitude of Captain Sherlock's outnumbered company. Desperately fighting an enemy regiment debouching from the rugged unguarded ranges to the east, Sherlock's men fought to hold Wau airfield open for the arrival of vital reinforcements.

Includes 48 b/w illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 304 pgs 2011 UK, CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
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1-74280 Brdaham, Randolph HITLER'S U-BOAT FORTRESSES The German U-Boat bases at St. Nazaire & Lorientfrom their occupation in June 1940 to their finalsurrender after Hitler's death, b/w maps/illust,o/b's, biblio, index.1 vol, 196 pgs 2003 WESTPORT, GREENWOOD PUBS
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1-222490 Broich, John BLOOD, OIL AND THE AXIS: The Allied Resistance Against a Fascist State in Iraq and the Levant, 1941 Spring 1941 was a high point for the Axis war machine. Western Europe was conquered; southeastern Europe was falling, Great Britain on its heels; and Rommel's Afrika Korps was freshly arrived to drive on the all-important Suez Canal.

Tells the story of Iraq and the Levant during this most pivotal time of the war. The browbeaten Allied forces had one last remaining hope for turning the war in their favor: the Axis running through its fuel supply. But when the Golden Square -- four Iraqi generals allegiant to the Axis cause -- staged a coup in Iraq, elevating a pro-German junta and prompting military cooperation between Vichy French-occupied Syria and Lebanon and the Axis, disaster loomed.1 vol, 368 pgs 2019 US, HARRY N ABRAMS
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1-228500 Brooks, Geoffrey HITLER'S TERROR WEAPONS: From Doodlebug to Nuclear Warheads Charts the development of the V-1 and V-2 rockets and their successes against allied targets. It then goes on to look at the even more sinister deadly weapons that Hitler was planning and developing, but fortunately did not succeed in producing. Includes the measures taken by the Allies at the high levels to frustrate the German terror weapons.1 vol, 224 pgs 2021 UK, LEO COOPER
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1-205200 Brown, Bill FIGHTING FOX COMPANY: The Battling Flank of the Band of Brothers Easy Company of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division has become one of the most famous small units in US history, thanks to Stephen Ambrose's superb book Band of Brothers, followed by portrayals in film. However, to date little has been heard of Fox Company of that same regiment-the men who fought alongside Easy Company through every step of the war in Europe, and who had their own stories to tell.

Notably this book, over a decade in the making, came about for different reasons than the fame of the Band of Brothers. Bill Brown, a WWII vet himself, had decided to research the fate of a childhood friend who had served in Fox Company. Along the way he met Terry Poyser, who was on a similar mission to research the combat death of a Fox Company man from his hometown. Together, the two authors proceeded to locate and interview every surviving Fox Company vet they could find. The result was a wealth of fascinating firsthand accounts of WWII combat as well as new perspectives on Dick Winters and others of the 'Band,' who had since become famous.

Told primarily through the words of participants, Fighting Fox Company takes the reader through some of the most horrific close-in fighting of the war, beginning with the chaotic nocturnal paratrooper drop on D-Day. After fighting through Normandy the drop into Holland saw prolonged ferocious combat, and even more casualties; and then during the Battle of the Bulge, Fox Company took its place in line at Bastogne during one of the most heroic against-all-odds stands in US history.

As always in combat, each man's experience is different, and the nature of the German enemy is seen here in its equally various aspects. From ruthless SS fighters to meek Volkssturm to simply expert modern fighters, the Screaming Eagles encountered the full gamut of the Wehrmacht. The work is also accompanied by rare photos and useful appendices, including rosters and lists of casualties, to give the full look at Fox Company which has long been overdue.1 vol, 344 pgs 2014 US, CASEMATE PUBLISHING
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1-217100 Brsdner, Liesi and Phil Stern SNAPDRAGON: The World War II Exploits of Darby's Ranger and Combat Photographer Phil Stern Prior to Phil Stern's death on December 13, 2014, his original, unfinished, tattered wartime memoir was discovered, stashed away in an old folio box in his cluttered Hollywood bungalow. Best remembered for his iconic images of James Dean, Marilyn Monroe, and JFK's inauguration, his remarkable service during World War II as a combat photographer with Darby's Rangers has remained largely unknown. Until now.

Stern's catchy 1940s lingo, honest and intimate observations, and humor, paired with his striking combat photography, transport the reader 70 years back in time to meet the hardscrabble Rangers and experience some of the key battles of the Mediterranean Theater. Snapdragon is an artifact of that time, told not by a man reminiscing in his twilight years, but by a young soldier fresh from the battlefields.1 vol, 320 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-54580 Bruce, Robert GERMAN AUTOMATIC WEAPONS OF WWII 8.5x11, covers the MAUSER SCHELLFEUER-PISTOLE,MASCHINENPISTOLE 40/1, 34 & 42, STURMGEWEHR 44 andthe FALLSCHIRMJAGERWEHR 42/1 & 42/2, plenty of b/wand color photos.1 vol, 128 pgs 1997 LONDON, WINDRO & GREENE
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1-227231 Bruhn, Cdr. David TURN INTO THE WIND V1: US Navy and Royal Navy Light Fleet Aircraft Carriers in World War II, and Contributions of the British Pacific Fleet In 1942, to compensate for a lack of aircraft carriers, FDR directed the US Navy to convert cruiser hulls, already laid down, into light aircraft carriers -- creating nine Independence-class carriers that would earn more battle stars, on average, than their bigger, better-known sisters (the 12 Essex carriers). Covers a variety of actions and pilots.

Britain similarly began construction on 10 698-foot Colossus-class light fleet carriers. Four entered service before the end of the war, and were allocated to the British Pacific Fleet, but arrived too late for frontline action. Aboard the BPF's larger carriers, which fought in the Battle of Okinawa and other actions, were members of many Commonwealth countries. Among them was Robert Hampton Gray, who (posthumously) was Canada's last Victoria Cross winner of the war.

Includes 165 photographs, maps, and diagrams; appendices; and an index to full names, places, and subjects.
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1-227232 Bruhn, Cdr. David TURN INTO THE WIND V2: US Navy, Royal Navy, Royal Australian Navy, and Royal Canadian Navy Light Fleet Aircraft Carriers in the Korean War and through end of service, 1950-1982 Volume 2 follows the light carriers and their crews from the Korean War into the modern era. Following the Korean War, Australia acquired two additional former Royal Navy light fleet carriers and Canada three as centerpieces for their naval fixed air programs. Former CVLs served in new roles during the Cold War/Vietnam War: USS Wright as a 'doomsday' afloat White House, HMAS Sydney as a troop transport, and USS Arlington as a communications link between the Pentagon and commanders in the field.

Includes 155 photographs, maps, and diagrams; appendices; and an index to full names, places, and subjects.
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1-231200 Bruhn, Cmdr David SEND SOME KING'S SHIPS Covers the battle between German U-boats and US, British, and Commonwealth ships and aircraft off North America's Eastern Seaboard and African Waters from 1942 to 1945. Contains 132 photographs, maps, and diagrams; appendices; a bibliography; and an index to full names, places, and subjects.1 vol, 398 pgs 2022 US, HERITAGE BOOKS
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1-235040 Bruhn, Cmdr David KISSING COUSINS: U.S. Navy Wooden Minesweepers and Variants (YMS, PCS, AGS) and USN and Royal Australian Navy Bomb and Mine Disposal Personnel in the Pacific in World War II, 1944-1945. Late in World War II, the U.S. Navy mandated that 59 wooden-hulled ships laid down in builders' yards as YMS minesweepers, be completed as patrol craft sweepers (PCS). 16 of the YMSs were sent to the Pacific, engaged in combat operations with amphibious forces at Saipan and Tinian, followed by the southern Palau Islands, Leyte and Lingayen Gulf in the Philippines, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa. During invasions of Japanese-held islands, PCSs directed waves of assault craft to hostile beaches; then joined YMSs, once finished with minesweeping, in patrol duties.

Four PCSs were converted to AGS survey ships for the invasion of Okinawa. There, while subject to Japanese shore fire and Kamikaze attacks, the gun crews of some YMSs, PCSs and AGSs shot down attacking aircraft. Separately throughout the war in the Pacific, kissing cousins of another ilk, U.S. Navy and Royal Australian Navy Bomb and Mine Disposal personnel plied their dangerous craft at sea, on beaches, and in inland jungle areas of enemy-held or recently captured island bastions. One hundred ninety-six photographs, maps, and diagrams; appendices; and an index to full names, places, and subjects add value to this work.1 vol, 426 pgs 2022 US, HERITAGE BOOKS
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1-228340 Bruhn, David READY TO HAUL, READY TO FIGHT: U.S. Navy, Royal Australian Navy, and British Merchant Navy Cargo Ships in the Pacific in World War II U.S. Navy cargo ships, among the most unglamorous military vessels, kept the supply lines running through the incredible expanses of the Pacific battle zones in World War II. This involved shuttling cargos of gasoline, explosives, and supplies between forward bases on an erratic, unpredictable war-time schedule. The tedious days of slow cruising were broken by an occasional enemy air raid in some atoll harbor, and the rugged work of loading and unloading cargo. Although some cargo ships exhibited the informality of tramp steamers, they got results.

Cargo ships able to carry amphibious landing craft routinely steamed with other assault forces into enemy-held beachheads, and disembarked supplies and personnel under fire. A dozen or so Royal Australian Navy stores-issuing ships lived a perilous existence plying dangerous Japanese-patrolled northern Australian waters, and the coast off Papua New Guinea.

In 1945, when the British Pacific Fleet joined Allied combat operations against Japan, they brought their own 'fleet train.' This Logistics Service Force was the most extraordinary, motley collection of shipping ever assembled in British maritime history - one that included, presumably for fleet morale, a floating brewery. Includes 168 photographs, maps and diagrams; appendices; a bibliography; and an index to full names, places, and subjects add value to this work.1 vol, 394 pgs 2021 US, HERITAGE BOOKS
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1-220070 Bruhn, David and Hoole, Rob ENEMY WATERS: Royal Navy, Royal Canadian Navy, Royal Norwegian Navy, U.S. Navy, and other Allied Mine Forces Battling the Germans and Italians in World War II When Britain declared war on Germany in September 1939, the Royal Navy was deficient in minelayers needed to try to hold enemy forces at bay and out of its home waters. Turning first to the Merchant Navy, it requisitioned a liner and two ferries for this use, and a dozen destroyers and submarines were also converted to carry mines. Later, six fast mine-laying cruisers joined the force.

When Italy entered the war on the Axis side in June 1940, the situation became dire. As U-boats continued to sink shipping in the North Sea and around the British Isles, the Italian Fleet and German and Italian Air Forces controlled the central Mediterranean. Royal Air Force Bomber and Coastal Command planes took up mining, as did old Swordfish biplanes of the Fleet Air Arm. Joining in the fight were units of exiled navies, including the Dutch minelayer Willem van der Zaan, Free French submarine Rubis, and the Norwegian 52nd Motor Launch Flotilla.

US Navy mine forces supported the invasion of French North Africa in late 1942, subsequent landings in Italy, and the invasions of Normandy and southern France. The Canadian 31st Minesweeping Flotilla was at Normandy, and joined in later operations. Enemy Waters puts readers in the heart of the action.

Includes 145 photographs, maps, and diagrams; appendices; and an index.1 vol, 434 pgs 2019 US, HERITAGE BOOKS
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1-211460 Bruhn, David D EYES OF THE FLEET: The U.S. Navy's Seaplane Tenders and Patrol Aircraft in World War II As Halsey's South Pacific, MacArthur's Southwest Pacific, and Spruance's Central Pacific forces advanced toward Japan, these ships served as afloat-bases for patrol planes referred to as the 'eyes of the fleet.' Photos, illustrations, maps, and diagrams.1 vol, 546 pgs 2016 US, HERITAGE BOOKS
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1-62072 Bryant, Arthur TRIUMPH IN THE WEST 1943-1946 General history based on the diaries of FieldMarshall Lord Alanbrooke, Chief of the ImperialGeneral Staff, well written, maps, index1 vol, 438 pgs 1959 NY, DOUBLEDAY & COMPANY
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1-202020 Bryukhov, Vasilly RED ARMY TANK COMMANDER: At War in a T-34 on the Eastern Front What was it like to command a T-34 tank on the Eastern Front during the Second World War? How were tank operations organized and carried out, what was the actual experience of combat, and what were the qualities that made the difference between success and failure - and what were the chances of survival?

Vasiliy Pavlovich Bryukhov's vivid, detailed and gripping memoir of his wartime service gives a fascinating and authentic insight into these questions. In addition, it provides an accurate, unsentimental record of the day-to-day life of a tank man whose unit fought in the forefront of the Red Army throughout the conflict across the western Soviet Union and into Eastern Europe. His first-hand eyewitness account is a memorable personal story, and it gives a powerful insight into the reality of tank warfare seventy years ago.

Bryukhov was born in 1924 in Osa. In April 1943, after graduation from tank school, he was given command of a T-34 tank, and he took part in the Battle of Kursk. He served continuously until the end of the war, fighting through Ukraine, Moldavia, Romania, Hungary, to Austria. In one action his crew destroyed nine German panzers and in another he led the vanguard of his tank brigade through German lines to capture bridges and cut off the German retreat.

In 1944, he was promoted to battalion commander. For his actions at the end of 1944 and 1945, he was nominated for the title Hero of the Soviet Union, but this nomination was not fulfilled until 1995 when he was given the title of a Hero of the Russian Federation for the courage and gallantry he displayed in battle during the Great Patriotic War. 1 vol, 224 pgs 2012
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1-225280 Buchner, Alex Narvik - A German account of the invasion of Norway in 1940. Published for the first time in English, this is a German account of the German invasion of Norway in the spring of Published for the first time in English, this is a German account of the German invasion of Norway in the spring of 1940. It focuses on the efforts of Group '1' led by Eduard Dietl.

This group of Gebirgstruppen was landed at Narvik in early April by 10 destroyers. These ships were then all sunk by the Allies. Dietl's troops were outnumbered by Allied troops but his defense utilized ammunition, food and sailors from the sunken ships and his men retook Narvik once the Allies abandoned their efforts to push the Germans out of Norway. 1940. It focuses on the efforts of Group '1' led by Eduard Dietl. This group of Gebirgstruppen was landed at Narvik in early April by ten destroyers. These ships were then all sunk by the Allies. Dietl's troops were outnumbered by Allied troops but his defense utilized ammunition, food and sailors from the sunken ships and his men retook Narvik once the Allies abandoned their efforts to push the Germans out of Norway.
1 vol, 256 pgs 2020 US, CASEMATE
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1-2171201 Buffetaut, Yves THE 101st AIRBORNE IN NORMANDY: 1944 The 101st Airborne Division was activated in August 1942 in Louisiana, and its first combat mission was Operation Overlord. On D-Day - June 6, 1944 - the 101st and 82nd Airborne divisions dropped onto the Cotentin peninsula hours before the landings, tasked with capturing bridges and positions, taking out German strongpoints and batteries, and securing the exits from Utah and Omaha Beaches.

Things did not initially go smoothly for 101st Airborne, with cloud and antiaircraft fire disrupting the drops, resulting in some units landing scattered over a large area outside their designated drop zones and having to waste time assembling-stymied by lost or damaged radio equipment-or trying to achieve their objectives with severely reduced numbers.

Casualties were high in some areas due to heavy pre-registered German fire. Nevertheless, the paratroopers fought on and they did manage to secure the crucial beach exits, even if they only achieved a tenuous hold on some other positions. A few days later, 101st Airborne were tasked with attacking the German-held city of Carentan as part of the consolidation of the US beachheads and establishment of a defensive line against the anticipated German counteroffensive. The 101st forced their way into Carentan on 10 and 11 June. The Germans withdrew the following day, and a counteroffensive was rebuffed by elements of the 2nd Armored Division.

This fully-illustrated book details the planning of the airborne element of D-Day, and the execution of the plans until the troops were withdrawn to prepare for the next big airborne operation, Market Garden.1 vol, 128 pgs 2018 US, CASEMATE
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1-2171202 Buffetaut, Yves THE 2ND SS PANZER DIVISION DAS REICH This lavishly illustrated book by renowned French historian Yves Buffetaut lays out the full history of the Das Reich division in World War II, with rare photos, informative text, and insights about this combat division in WWII. Covers all its actions, including Poland, France, Barbarossa, Kursk, Normandy, Ardennes, and Hungary.

The 2nd SS Division, 'Das Reich,' was a battlefront mainstay for Nazi Germany throughout WWII-from the invasion of Poland in 1939 to the final surrender in May 1945. In between it was switched back-and-forth between east and west depending on the crisis, and it fought in nearly every major campaign, from Barbarossa to Normandy, and from Kharkov to the Ardennes.1 vol, 128 pgs 2018 US, CASEMATE
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1-2171203 Buffetaut, Yves FROM MOSCOW TO STALINGRAD: The Eastern Front - 1941-1942 Part of the Casemate Illustrated series, this volume outlines how it was that, less than a year after their defeat at Moscow, the German army had found a way to make the Soviet troops waver in their defense, with their persistence eventually leading to the Battle of Stalingrad.

The successful expulsion of the German troops from Moscow in the winter of 1941 came at a cost for the Red Army. Weaknesses in the Soviet camp inspired the Wehrmacht, under Adolf Hitler's close supervision, to make preparations for offensives along the Eastern Front to push the Russians further and further back into their territory. With a complex set of new tactics and the crucial aid of the Luftwaffe, the German army began to formulate a deadly two-pronged attack on Stalingrad to reduce the city to rubble.

Initially only on the periphery of operations, German ambitions soon focused on Stalingrad. In the lead up to this, Timoshenko's failed attack on Kharkov followed by the Battle of Sebastopol in June 1942 prompted Operation Blue, the German campaign to advance east on their prized objective. This volume includes numerous photographs of the ships, planes, tanks, trucks, and weaponry used by both sides in battle, alongside detailed maps and text outlining the constantly changing strategies of the armies as events unfolded. 1 vol, 128 pgs 2018 US, CASEMATE
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1-2171204 Buffetaut, Yves ALLIED ARMOR IN NORMANDY Tanks were the beasts of the Second World War, machines designed to destroy anything and anyone in their path. Throughout the summer of 1944, the Allied forces readily employed tanks and armored vehicles to gain ground in the bloody campaign of Normandy. Heavily armed, they provided a kind of support which no number of infantrymen could offer, battling their way through enemy lines with their guns blazing. From the US 2nd Armored Division named 'Hell on Wheels' to the British 'Achilles' tank, the encounters they had in battle were explosive.

This volume of the Casemate Illustrated series explores the Normandy invasion from the perspective of the Allied Armored divisions, looking at how armored vehicles played a central role in the many battles that took place. It includes over 40 profiles of tanks and armored vehicles, from the American Sherman and Stuart tanks to the bulldozers and amphibious vehicles designed for the beach.1 vol, 128 pgs 2018 US, CASEMATE
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1-2171205 Buffetaut, Yves THE WAFFEN-SS IN NORMANDY: June 1944 For many, the Waffen-SS soldier represents the archetype of the combatant, if not the warrior: well-armed, well-trained, possessing intelligence in combat, imbued with political and ideological fanaticism, he is an elite soldier par excellence, even if a lack of scruples casts a long shadow. However, is this picture true? In the case of the Battle of Normandy, opinions diverged, not only among today's historians, but also amongst the German generals at the time. Black & white photos, color profiles and maps

In all, the Waffen-SS fielded six divisions during the Battle of Normandy, as well as two heavy battalions of Tiger tanks. But they were by no means a single homogenous entity, for with the exception of II SS-Panzerkorps, the divisions arrived at the front one after another and were immediately thrown into battle.

This volume in the Casemate Illustrated series examines the Waffen-SS in Normandy during the fierce fighting of June 1944, when they struggled to hold back the Allied advance on Caen, though the picture was by no means one-sided. Extensively illustrated with photographs, tank profiles, maps, and accompanied by biographies of key personnel and explanatory text boxes, this volume gives a clear and accessible account of events, challenging some popular perceptions along the way. 1 vol, 128 pgs 2018 US, CASEMATE
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1-2171207 Buffetaut, Yves GERMAN ARMOR IN NORMANDY Throughout WWII, a shift occurred in the composition of the large armored units of armies which lead to an increase in the power of their tanks in particular. The Germans were no exception. Many of its recently formed Panzer divisions, from the 12th SS-Panzerdivision Hitlerjugend to the 2nd SS-Panzerdivision Das Reich, were thrust into the effort to repel the Allies from June to August 1944 in Normandy. Within just ten weeks they would be defeated.

This volume of Casemate Illustrated starts by exploring the initial struggle to gain control of Caen after the Allies had landed on the beaches of Normandy which resulted in the ferocious German Tiger tanks hammering the 7th Armored Division. The subsequent strategies the commanders devised for the Panzer tanks during Operations Goodwood and Cobra were not so successful, ultimately ending in disaster for the Germans as the Allies broke through the German line by the end of July.

With over 100 photos, diagrams showing the composition of German armored divisions, and color profiles of tanks and other armored vehicles, this is a detailed examination of the German armored forces in Normandy in 1944, focusing on the organization of the 10 Panzer divisions that took part, the vehicles they relied on and the battles they fought in and why ultimately their combined strength was not enough.1 vol, 128 pgs 2018 US, CASEMATE
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1-2171208 Buffetaut, Yves ARDENNES 1944: The Battle of the Bulge German army deficiencies are often cited as the reason for the failure of the German counteroffensive in the Ardennes region of France, Belgium, and Luxembourg in December of 1944 to January 1945 which the Germans called Operation Wacht am Rhein. The Allies named it the Ardennes Counteroffensive, and it was also commonly known as the Battle of the Bulge.

The three German armies were in differing states when they regrouped for the offensive - only the 5th Panzer Army assembled in good condition, with the 6th and the 7th mediocre at best. The divisions were also often not mobile enough because of the lack of automotive equipment and were short on tanks and artillery. But these cannot be considered the only reasons for the German failure: it was also the speed of the Allied reaction, and especially the conduct of the Americans, who experienced some of the fiercest combat of the war, and suffered over 100,000 casualties.

This volume in the Casemate Illustrated series, with over 100 photographs and 24 color profiles describes in detail the different events that caused the German defeat, from the beginning of the offensive on December 16, 1944 to the retreat behind the Siegfried Line. It looks at several topics in particular: the American resistance at St. Vith; the resistance of the 101st Airborne in Bastogne; German obstinacy in persisting with the siege at Bastogne; the airlift and the intervention of the 9th US Air Force; the rapid regrouping of the 3rd US Army; Patton's counterattack; the British counterattack; and finally how the Allies failed to transform the German withdrawal into rout, missing an opportunity to cross the Siegfried line and the Rhine on the heels of the Germans, leading to an incomplete victory.1 vol, 128 pgs 2018 US, CASEMATE
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1-2171209 Buffetaut, Yves THE WAFFEN-SS IN NORMANDY: July 1944 One of the greatest paradoxes of the Battle of Normandy is that the German divisions found it much harder to reach the front line than the Allies, who had to cross the sea and then deploy in a cramped bridgehead until the American breakthrough of late July 1944. The Waffen-SS were no better off than the Heer units and German high command never quite got on top of operations, as the divisions were thrown into the melee one by one. Includes 150 Black & white photos, color profiles, and maps.

During the month of June 1944, the Panzer divisions present succeeded in containing the Allies in a small bridgehead. In July, the arrival of more SS divisions should have finally allowed the Germans to counterattack decisively. This was not the reality. The Allies had also strengthened in number and kept the blows coming, one after another. Each SS-Panzer division had a different experience of the fighting in July.

This Casemate Illustrated looks at the divisions one by one throughout Operations Goodwood and Cobra which saw large tank battles and the collapse of the German front in Normandy. It includes over 100 photographs, alongside biographies of the commanders and color profiles of trucks and tanks which played a key role in operations as the Americans succeeded in breaking through the German line of defense.1 vol, 128 pgs 2019 US, CASEMATE
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1-2171210 Buffetaut, Yves THE FALAISE POCKET: Normandy August 1944 By early August 1944, the German Army was in turmoil: while it was managing to hold back the Allies, the defense involved resources that could not be replaced and the Allies ruled the skies above. Illustrated account examines the battle from the failed offensive at Mortain to the Pocket, looking at both German and Allied perspectives, using maps, diagrams and profiles to complete the story. Includes 120 photos plus color profiles and maps.1 vol, 128 pgs 2019 US, CASEMATE
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1-199690 Bull, Stephen SECOND WORLD WAR INFANTRY TACTICS: The European Theatre Focuses on the infantry theory and the combat experience of the British, German, US, and Soviet armies. His close analysis of the rules of engagement, the tactical manuals, the training and equipment is balanced by vivid descriptions of the tactics as they were tested in action. 6 x 9 inches, 40 illustrations.1 vol, 224 pgs 2012 UK, Pen and Sword
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1-211820 Burtt, John BARBAROSSA DELUXE: Germany's Assault on the Soviet Union, 1941-1945 Strategic-level, two-player 'mini-monster' wargame by Ty Bomba of intermediate complexity that covers the entire Russo-German War. Play may end sooner than the historic termination time, if the German player is able to do significantly better than his historic counterparts by advancing so quickly he causes the overall political, social, economic, and military collapse of the Soviet Union.

Likewise, if the Soviet player is able to carry out his strategic comeback more efficiently than did his historic counterparts during the second half of the real war, the game may again end earlier than it did historically.

Each extra-large hexagons on the on two-sheet map represents 55 miles. The large-size (5/8-inch) counters provide corps as primary units of maneuver for the Germans, while for the Soviets they're armies.

The full order of battle is easily the most complete ever published in any simulation at this level, including every corps, corps equivalent, army, army detachment, fortress command, Tiger battalion, cavalry mechanized group, and ad hoc large-size unit that took part.

Also includes air army and air fleet counters in the order of battle, as well as the entire Soviet arsenal of Breakthrough Artillery corps. Each full turn represents one to two months, depending on the time of year.

Six scenarios included: The Grand Campaign, 1941-45; The Road Back, 1942-45; Operations Blue & Kremlin, 1942; Operation Citadel, 1943; What If: Manstein's Gambit, 1943; and What If: 1942 (assuming the war didn't start until a year after its historic date). Both the multi-year scenarios can be played out in a long day of gaming, while the one-year scenarios can each be completed in under four hours.

Contents: Two 22x34-inch map, 352 die-cut counters, One full-color Rules booklet, 116-page campaign analysis (includes 20 maps)

Also includes: Barbarossa, S&T Press's first Special Interest Publication (SIP), is written by well-known military historian John Burtt. Presented in 116 pages is a chronologic textual and cartographic analysis of that terrible conflict's first half, from the day the Germans first crossed the border to the surrender of their Sixth Army in the Stalingrad pocket early in 1943. Includes over two dozen full-color and highly detailed maps, along with orders of battle and dozens of period photographs.1 vol, 60 pgs 2016 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-236860 Burtt, John OPERATION C3: Hitler's Plan to Invade Malta 1942 Offers a detailed study of the Axis 1942 plan to invade and take the island of Malta. Examines the combatants up to the Axis capture of Tobruk and provides a realistic assessment of what would have had to happen if the Axis had decided to launch the invasion. Provides a speculative day-by-day battle narrative of the invasion as if it had occurred on Saturday, August 15, 1942. The battle narrative is based on the combatant's actual plans from the Italian and Maltese archives. Includes 13 color illustrations and 10 B&W illustrations.

A Reality & Analysis section is added after the battle narrative to discuss what really happened after Tobruk fell and why Operation C3 was never attempted.1 vol, 224 pgs 2023 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-222530 Buschleb, Hermann OPERATION CRUSADER: Tank Warfare in the Desert, Tobruk 1941 English translation of a German account of Operation Crusader in front of Tobruk in the fall of 1941. Examines the roles of commanders, parameters of the battle: the terrain, weather, visibility, logistics, intelligence, and the forces involved. Narrates the course and result of the battle.1 vol, 128 pgs 2020 US, CASEMATE
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1-193000 Buttar, Prit Battleground Prussia - The Assault on Germany's Eastern Front 1944-45 In September 1944 the Soviet Army poured into German territory, flooding the martial heartland of the Reich, Prussia. Hopelessly outnumbered by the human wave of the Red Army, the Wehrmacht fought on with determination, but was gradually beaten back. This book describes the great battles that marked the Soviet conquest of Prussia, from Memel to Konigsberg, the Heiligenbeil Pocket to Danzig. Using accounts never before published in English, Prit Buttar looks at the campaign both from a command level, and from the perspective of normal soldiers on the front line.
1 vol, 512 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-201720 Buttar, Prit BETWEEN GIANTS: The Battle for the Baltics in World War II During World War II, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia found themselves trapped between the giants of the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany. Over the course of the war these states were repeatedly occupied by different forces, and local government organizations and individuals were forced to choose between supporting the occupying forces or forming partisan units to resist their occupation.

Devastated during the German invasion, these states then became the site of some of the most vicious fighting during the Soviet counter-attack and push towards Berlin. Many would be caught up in the bitter fighting in the region and, in particular, in the huge battles for the Courland Bridgehead during Operation Bagration, when hundreds of thousands of soldiers would fight and die in the last year of the war.

By the end of the war, death and deportation had cost the Baltic States over 20 per cent of their total population and Soviet occupation was to see the iron curtain descend on the region for four decades. Using numerous first-hand accounts and detailed archival research, Prit Buttar weaves a magisterial account of the bitter fighting on the Eastern Front and the three small states whose fates were determined by the fortunes and misfortunes of war.1 vol, 416 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-218190 Buttar, Prit ON A KNIFE'S EDGE: The Ukraine, November 1942-March 1943 Late 1942 saw the strategic situation on the Eastern Front change completely. The encirclement of Paulus' Sixth Army in Stalingrad trapped a significant portion of the Wehrmacht's combat forces in the ruins of the devastated city, where they would ultimately die or be taken prisoner, but at the same time the entire German position was left in a catastrophic state.

The year's campaign had seen the Germans advance first east, but then increasingly to the south and southeast; the Soviet counter-offensive not only isolated Sixth Army, it also raised the possibility of the collapse of the entire front. The ultimate failure of the Red Army to achieve this is due in no small part to the efforts of one of the Wehrmacht's greatest commanders: Erich von Manstein, who rebuilt the German front line and fought a mobile campaign, in which all the strengths of the German forces, and all the weaknesses of their Soviet opponents, were revealed. 1 vol, 456 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-221720 Buttar, Prit RETRIBUTION: The Soviet Reconquest of Central Ukraine, 1943 Making use of the extensive memoirs of German and Russian soldiers to bring their story to life, the narrative follows on from On A Knife's Edge, which described the encirclement and destruction of the German Sixth Army at Stalingrad and the offensives and counter-offensives that followed throughout the winter of 1942-43. Beginning towards the end of the Battle of Kursk, Retribution explores the massive Soviet offensive that followed the end of Operation Zitadelle, which saw depleted and desperate German troops forced out of Western Ukraine.

Describes in detail the little-known series of near-constant battles that saw a weakened German army confronted by a tactically sophisticated force of over six million Soviet troops. As a result, the Wehrmacht was driven back to the Dnepr and German forces remaining in the Kuban Peninsula south of Rostov were forced back into the Crimea, a retreat which would become one of many in the months that followed. 1 vol, 480 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-225530 Buttar, Prit The Reckoning - The Defeat of Army Group South, 1944 By the end of 1944 the Red Army was poised on the very frontiers of the Third Reich. How had the once unstoppable, mighty Wehrmacht faltered so disastrously? Certainly it had suffered defeats before, in particular the vast catastrophe of Stalingrad, but it was in 1944 that the war was ultimately lost. It was no longer a case of if but rather when the Red Army would be at the gates of Berlin.

Retraces the ebb and flow of the various battles and campaigns fought throughout the Ukraine and Romania in 1944. January and February saw Army Group South encircled in the Korsun Pocket. Although many of the encircled troops did escape, in part due to Soviet intelligence and command failures, the Red Army would endeavour to not make the same mistakes again. Indeed, in the coming months the Red Army would demonstrate an ability to learn and improve, reinventing itself as a war-winning machine, demonstrated clearly in its success in the Iasi-Kishinev operation.

The view of the Red Army as a huge, unskilled horde that rolled over everything in its path is just one myth that The Reckoning reassess. So too does it re-evaluate the apparent infallibility of German military commanders, the denial of any involvement in (or often even knowledge of) the heinous crimes committed in the occupied territories by German forces, and the ineffectiveness of Axis allies, such as the Romanians at Iasi, to withstand the Soviet forces. 1 vol, 5 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-234840 Buttar, Prit MEAT GRINDER: The Battles for the Rzhev Salient 1942-43 Examines the four major offensives launched by the Red Army against the Rzhev Salient, all of which were defeated with heavy losses, exceeding two million killed, wounded or missing, until eventually, the Germans were forced to evacuate the salient in March 1943. So many casualties occurred, it was called The Meat Grinder. Drawing on the latest research, the book provides a new study of these horrific battles but also examines how the Red Army did ultimately learn from its colossal failures and how its analysis of these failures at the time helped pave the way for the eventual Soviet victory against Army Group Center in the summer of 1944, leaving the road to Berlin clear.1 vol, 320 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-COM1086 Butterfield, John WWII COMMANDER: Volume One: Battle of the Bulge WWII Commander, Volume One: Battle of the Bulge is the first in a series of fast-playing area-based games on key campaigns of the Second World War. Battle of the Bulge is a two-player game of the German offensive against the Western Allies in December 1944, designed by game designer John H. Butterfield.

Players take turns deciding which units to activate on either attack or defense. As the German player, you must make big gains and be as aggressive as possible while you hold the numerical advantage without over-committing your units, over-extending supply lines or falling prone to fuel shortages. As the Allied player, you must first withstand the initial German surprise attack and coordinate effective holding actions while defending key geographic objectives as you muster your arriving forces for counterattacks.

Components:
* Mounted 25 x 22-inch map
* 140 over-sized 3/4-inch counters
* Rules booklet
* German Order of Battle Appearance Display
* Allied Order of Battle Appearance Display
* Two player Aid cards
* 50 Activation cubes
* 40 wooden German control discs
* Seven 10-sided dice
* Box and Lid1 vol, 1 pgs 2020 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-COM1121 Butterfield, John WWII COMMANDER: Volume Two: Kharkov Enemy Action: Kharkov is the second game in John Butterfield's acclaimed Enemy Action series of card-driven games simulating pivotal battles in World War II, playable by two players or one player controlling either side in the conflict.

This portrays the Third Battle of Kharkov, the key Eastern Front battle in which the German Army ended a string of Soviet victories begun at Stalingrad. In the late winter of 1943, Soviet Operations code-named Star and Gallop drove the Germans from the city of Kharkov and threatened a complete breakthrough, only to be driven back by the German counteroffensive known as Von Manstein's Back Hand Blow.

Components:
Three 22x34-inch maps (1 for each solitaire game and 1 for the 2-player game)
Three rules books (1 for each game)
Two full sheets of counters, printed both sides
110 playing cards (poker quality)
Multiple player aid cards
One ten-sided die (for solo play)
One full color 3-inch box and lid

Scale:
Map: 7.5 miles per hex. Hexes are oversized for easy counter handling.
Time: Three days per turn, with several impulses in each turn.
Unit: Regiments, brigades and divisions1 vol, 1 pgs 2022 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-969011 Buttler, Tony 011 JET PROTOTYPES OF WORLD WAR II: Gloster, Heinkel, and Caproni Campini's Wartime Jet Programmes X-Planes series. While World War II raged, pioneering aircraft and engine designers were busy developing the world's first practical jet-powered research aircraft to test and prove the new technology. This book examines the aircraft that paved the way for Germany's Me 262 and Britain's Meteor -- the world's first jet fighters.

Throughout the war, Germany, Italy and Britain engaged in top-secret jet programs as they raced to develop the airpower of the future. Various experimental aircraft were trialled in order to achieve the goal of producing an effective engine and fighter that could harness the potential of the jet power. These included the German Heinkel He 178 research aircraft and Heinkel He 280 jet fighter prototype, the famed British E.28/39 research aircraft built by Gloster Aircraft as well as the stillborn E.5/42 fighter and E.1/44 Ace fighter prototype, and finally the remarkable Italian Caproni-Campini N.1/CC 2 research aircraft.

Illustrated throughout with full-color artwork and rare photographs, this fascinating study examines the fore-runners to the military jet age. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-46420 Caidin, Martin TIGERS ARE BURNING, THE The story of the Battle of Kursk, the greatest single land/air engagement in history, b/w maps and illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 235 pgs 1974 NY, HAWTHORNE BOOKS
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1-216440 Campbell-Jones, Suzanne NO ORDINARY PILOT: One Young Man's Extraordinary Exploits in World War II After a lifetime in the RAF, Group Captain Bob Allen, finally allowed his children and grandchildren to see his official flying log. It contained the line: 'KILLED WHILST ON OPERATIONS'. He refused to answer any further questions, leaving instead a memoir of his life during World War II. Joining up aged 19, within six months he was in No.1 Squadron flying a Hurricane in a dog fight over the Channel.

For almost two years he lived in West Africa, fighting Germany's Vichy French allies, as well as protecting the Southern Atlantic supply routes. Returning home at Christmas 1942, he retrained as a fighter-bomber pilot flying Typhoons and was one of the first over the Normandy beaches on D-Day. On 25 July 1944, he was shot down, spending the rest of the war in a POW camp -- Stalag Luft 3 -- where he was held in solitary confinement, interrogated by the Gestapo, and imprisoned in the infamous, and suffered the winter march of 1945 before being liberated by the Russians.

Fleshing out Bob's careful third-person memoir with detailed research, his daughter Suzanne Campbell Jones tells the gripping story of a more or less ordinary man, who came home with extraordinary memories which he kept to himself for more than 50 years. 1 vol, 320 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-972007 Campbell, David 007 GERMAN INFANTRYMAN vs SOVIET RIFLEMAN: Barbarossa 1941 The Axis invasion of the Soviet Union on 22 June 1941 pitted Nazi Germany and her allies against Stalin's forces in a mighty struggle for survival. Fighting alongside the spearhead Panzer divisions were Germany's highly skilled and veteran motorized infantrymen - including the German Army's premier unit, Infanterie-Regiment (mot.) Grossdeutschland.

Opposing these German mobile forces, the Soviets deployed the often ill-trained and poorly equipped men of the rifle regiments, who fought tenaciously and with the threat of savage reprisals from their own side. Three bruising clashes during the first seven weeks of the campaign are assessed - a bloody encounter battle at Zhlobin, the struggle for the destroyed city of Smolensk, and then a prolonged clash along a dangerously stretched German defensive perimeter at Vas'kovo-Voroshilovo.

Includes: Introduction, The opposing sides, Zhlobin: 6 July 1941, Smolensk: 15-23 July 1941, Vas'kovo-Voroshilovo: 23-27 July 1941, Analysis, Aftermath, Unit organizations, Bibliography, and Index.1 vol, 80 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-972021 Campbell, David 021 FINNISH SOLDIER vs. SOVIET SOLDIER: Winter War 1939-40 The Winter War was supposed to be a quick and easy conflict; instead it proved to be a bitter war that destroyed the international reputation of the Soviet Red Army. The diminutive Finnish force was desperately outnumbered by almost half a million Russian troops, but rather than sweeping across their neighbors the Soviet troops stumbled blindly, constantly wrong-footed and then bloodied by their seemingly insignificant foe.

Drawing on a wide range of sources this study looks at three key battles, drawing a stark contrast between the poorly prepared Russian troops and the Finns, who made excellent use of terrain and innovative guerrilla tactics as they defended their homeland.

Detailed maps and specially commissioned artwork highlight key moments in the Winter War, a David-and-Goliath conflict that saw the Soviet Union suffer horrendous losses as they tried to recover from each disastrous defeat.1 vol, 80 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-972025 Campbell, David 025 CANADIAN CORPS SOLDIER vs ROYAL BAVARIAN SOLDIER: Vimy Ridge to Passchendaele 1917 In 1917 the soldiers of the Canadian Corps would prove themselves the equal of any fighting on the Western Front, while on the other side of the wire, the men of the Royal Bavarian Army won a distinguished reputation in combat. Employing the latest weapons and pioneering tactics, these two forces would clash in three notable encounters: the Canadian storming of Vimy Ridge, the back-and-forth engagement at Fresnoy and at the sodden, bloody battle of Passchendaele.

Featuring carefully chosen archive photographs and specially commissioned artwork, this study assesses these three hard-fought battles in 1917 on the Western Front, and offers a new take on the evolving nature of infantry combat in World War I.1 vol, 80 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-972033 Campbell, David 033 US AIRBORNE SOLDIER vs GERMAN SOLDIER: Sicily, Normandy, and Operation Market Garden, 1943-44 The US Airborne force fielded some of the toughest, best-trained and most resourceful troops of World War II -- all necessary qualities in a force that was lightly armed and which would in most operational circumstances be surrounded from the moment it landed on the battlefield.

The German Wehrmacht grew to rely on a series of defensive measures to combat the airborne threat, including fortifications, localized reserves, and special training to help intercept and disrupt airborne troops both in the air and on the ground. Despite such methods, it was cool-headed command and control that would prove to be the real key to blunting the Airborne's edge.

Using specially commissioned artwork, this book examines the development of the American airborne forces that spearheaded the Allied effort in Sicily, Normandy, and Operation Market Garden, and the German countermeasures that evolved in response to the threat of Allied airborne landings.1 vol, 80 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-88140 Campbell, Stephen POLICE BATTALIONS OF THE THIRD REICH 8.5x11, with more than 120 b/w images highlight this look at the history of each battalion and the role they played.1 vol, 160 pgs 2007 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-66652 Canales, F. Martinez LENINGRADO 1941-1944: La Division Azul en Combate The Spanish 'Blue' Division in action at Leningrad, Color and b/w plates, photos.1 vol, 80 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-218240 Cansiere, Romain and Gilbert Oscar TANKS IN HELL: A Marine Corps Tank Company on Tarawa On 20 November 1943 the Second Marine Division launched the first amphibious assault of the Pacific War, directly into the teeth of powerful Japanese defenses on Tarawa. In that blood-soaked invasion, a single company of Sherman tanks, of which only two survived, played a pivotal role in turning the tide from looming disaster to legendary victory. This study uses official documents, memoirs, interviews with veterans, and personal and aerial photographs to follow Charlie Company from its formation, and trace the movement, action-and loss-of individual tanks in this horrific four-day struggle.

It is a story of escapes from drowning tanks, and even more harrowing escapes from tanks knocked out behind Japanese lines. It is a story of men doing whatever needed to be done, from burying the dead to hand-carrying heavy cannon ammunition forward under fire. It is the story of how the two surviving tanks and their crews expanded a perilously thin beachhead, and cleared the way for critical reinforcements to come ashore. But most of all it is a story of how a few unsung Marines helped turn near disaster into epic victory.1 vol, 264 pgs 2018 US, CASEMATE
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1-66672 Canules, Francisco ALAS ESPANOLES EN RUSIA 1941-1944 This latest installment of 'Warriors and Battles' color illust and maps.1 vol, 96 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-225220 Car, John The Defence and Fall of Greece 1940-41 On 28th October 1940, after the Greek premier Ioannis Metaxis rejected a deliberately provocative ultimatum from Mussolini, Italian forces began the invasion of Greece via Albania.

This aggression was prompted by Mussolini's desire for a quick victory to rival Hitler's rapid conquest of France and the Low Countries. On paper, Greek forces were poorly equipped and ill-prepared for the conflict, but Mussolini had underestimated the skill and determination of the defenders. Within weeks the Italian invasion force was driven back over the border and Greek forces actually advanced deep into Albania. A renewed Italian offensive in March 1941 was also given short shrift, prompting Hitler to intervene to save his ally. German forces invaded Greece via Bulgaria on 6 April.

The Greeks, now assisted by British forces, resisted by land, sea and air but were overwhelmed by the superior German forces and their blitzkrieg tactics. Despite a dogged rearguard action by Anzac forces at the famous pass of Thermopyale, Athens fell on the 27th April and the British evacuated 50,000 troops to Crete. This island, whose airfields and naval bases Churchill considered vital to the defense of Egypt and the Suez Canal, was invaded by German airborne troops the following month and eventually captured after a bitter thirteen-day battle. The remaining British troops were evacuated and the fall of Greece completed. 1 vol, 272 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-204940 Carey, Alan TWIN MUSTANG: The Mustang F-82 at War - Images of War Series One of the most unusual and remarkable American fighter aircraft, the F-82 Twin Mustang was the last mass production propeller-driven fighter acquired by the US Air Force. Originally intended as a very long-range fighter escort for the Boeing B-29 Superfortress during World War II, it arrived too late to see combat and evolved into a night and all-weather fighter during the post-war years. Combat operations in the Korean War followed, along with a host of other dynamic episodes of deployment. This work traces the developmental, operational, and combat history of this unique American fighter and features 120 photographs and illustrations, many of which have never been published before.

Seven chapters, all extensively illustrated, cover the aircraft's development, descriptions of the variants and subtypes, details of initial entry into service, three chapters covering the F-82's service in the Korean War, and a final chapter detailing the type's removal from the Korean War Theater in February 1952, to see out its operational days in the Alaskan Air Defense Command.

An appendix section follows, featuring tables of the different variants, an illustrated list of known nose art applied to F-82s, and an entry of losses suffered in the Korean War. All these additional details bring new points of interest to the popular Images of War format, making for a richer, more informative reading experience.

Focusing on an overlooked type, deployed in a conflict often sidelined within mainstream war histories, this publication offers a much deserved platform upon which to appreciate this dynamic and immensely interesting aircraft. 1 vol, 128 pgs 2014 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-199740 Carr, John ON SPARTAN WINGS: The Royal Hellenic Air Force in World War Two Rarely has an air force gone into combat as poorly prepared and outgunned as the Royal Hellenic Air Force (RHAF) had to when Mussolini's Italy dragged Greece into war on 28 October 1940. Without warning, as Italian forces poured over the frontier from Albania, the RHAF's paltry effective lineup of 128 battle worthy aircraft, most of them obsolete, were pitted against the 463 fielded by the Regia Aeronautica, whose pilots had honed their skills in the Spanish Civil War. On the Greek side, though, aces such as Marinos Mitralexis, with his audacious ramming of an Italian bomber on the fifth day of the war ensured that morale in the RHAF remained high.

Though the RAF pitched in with whatever help it could provide in machines and manpower, the aerial war was unequal from the beginning. By the end of 1940 the RHAF was seriously depleted, though individual pilots and crews continued to fight valiantly. The end came in April 1941 when Germany rescued Italy. The Luftwaffe blasted out of the sky what remained of the RHAF and whatever RAF units remained to help out its last stand.

Until Greece was liberated in October 1944 the RHAF units in the Allied air forces ranged over targets in the Aegean Sea, Italy and Yugoslavia. After the end of World War II the RHAF was called upon to confront the threat of an attempted communist takeover of Greece and played a major part in overcoming the rebellion and saving the country for the West. 6 x 9 inches, approx 20 b/w photos, 2 maps.1 vol, 192 pgs 2012 UK, Pen and Sword
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1-203010 Carr, John THE DEFENCE AND FALL OF GREECE 1940-41 On 28 October 1940, the Greek premier, Ioannis Metaxis, refused to accept a deliberately provocative ultimatum from Mussolini and Italian forces began the invasion of Greece via Albania. This aggression was prompted by Mussolini's desire for a quick victory to rival Hitler's rapid conquest of France and the Low Countries. On paper, Greek forces were poorly equipped and ill prepared for the conflict but Mussolini had underestimated the skill and determination of the defenders. Within weeks the Italian invasion force was driven back over the border and Greek forces actually advanced deep into Albania.

A renewed Italian offensive in March 1941 was also given short shrift, prompting Hitler to intervene to save his ally. German forces invaded Greece via Bulgaria on 6 April. The Greeks, now assisted by British forces, resisted by land, sea and air but were overwhelmed by the superior German forces and their blitzkrieg tactics.

Despite a dogged rearguard action by Anzac forces at the famous pass of Thermopylae, Athens fell on the 27th April and the British evacuated 50,000 troops to Crete. This island, whose airfields and naval bases Churchill considered vital to the defense of Egypt and the Suez Canal, was invaded by German airborne troops the following month and eventually captured after a bitter thirteen-day battle. The remaining British troops were evacuated and the fall of Greece completed.

John Carr's masterful account of these desperate campaigns, while not disparaging the British and Commonwealth assistance, draws heavily on Greek sources to emphasize the oft-neglected experience of the Greeks themselves and their contribution to the fight against fascism.1 vol, 272 pgs 2013 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-226200 Carr, John MUSSOLINI'S DEFEAT AT HILL 731, March 1941: How the Greeks Halted Italy's Albanian Offensive Hill 731 was the scene of the most ferocious battle of the Greek-Italian War in Albania. Watched by Mussolini himself, on 9 March 1941 the Italians launched their Spring Offensive, designed to stem four months of humiliating reverses. The objective was a pair of parallel valleys dominated by the Greek-held Hill 731 that had to be taken at all costs.

The Italian Eighth Corps, part of Geloso's 11th Army, had the task of seizing the heights, spearheaded by 38 (Puglie) Division. Holding the position was the Greek 1 Division of II Corps, with 4 and 6 Division on the flanks.

For 17 days, after a massive artillery barrage (which reduced the hill's height by 6 metros), the Italians threw themselves with great courage against the Evzones on the hill, to be repeatedly smashed with appalling losses. It was an Iwo Jima-type merciless fight at close quarters, where bayonets held the place of honor but the battered Greeks held.

Mussolini had wanted a spring victory to impress the F?hrer. Instead, the bloody debacle of Hill 731 could well have contributed to Hitler's decision to postpone his invasion of Russia by at least four weeks, a costly delay.1 vol, 502 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-201220 Carruthers, Bob HITLER'S FORGOTTEN ARMIES: Combat in Norway and Finland New edition reprint covers the German campaigns in the northern theater of operations encompassing Denmark, Norway, Finland, and the far north of Russia are detailed in this long neglected account of the campaign as described from the German point of view. Based mainly on original German records captured in 1945 alongside the postwar military recollections of veterans, this fascinating account encompasses the lessons and conclusions drawn from these German sources.1 vol, 384 pgs 2013 UK, Pen and Sword
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1-207930 Carruthers, Bob WAFFEN SS ON THE EASTERN FRONT: Images of War This is the illustrated history of the Waffen SS on the Eastern Front. The life and death of the Waffen SS can be traced in the surviving photographs, and the brooding saga of the decline from triumph into disaster is told through these powerful images which clearly document the reality of combat on the Russian Front. Over 200 original b/w photographs.1 vol, 100 pgs 2015 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-209610 Carruthers, Bob HITLER'S PROPAGANDA PILGRIMAGE: Images of War Series The famous image of Hitler in Paris has become one of the most iconic images of World War II. However, Hitler only spent a few hours in Paris before heading to Flanders to revisit the sites of the battlefields where he had served during the Great War. He was on a propaganda mission to publicize his own war service and a full photographic record of Hitler's visits to France and Flanders was produced by Heinrich Hoffman, Hitler's personal photographer. Those photographs from 1940 have now been collected together for the first time and are reproduced here along with all of the most important surviving images of Hitler in the Great War.

Featuring rare and previously unpublished images of Hitler in France and Flanders from 1914 to 1940, this important photographic study documents a vital but often overlooked chapter in the story of Adolf Hitler.1 vol, 144 pgs 2015 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-213550 Carruthers, Bob SS GRENADIERS ON THE RUSSIAN FRONT: Images Of War Series Rare photographs from both official and unofficial SS sources illustrate the role of the individual in this epic struggle. This is a candid and comprehensive picture of warfare on the Russian Front at the sharp end. These were the men who manned the trenches, climbed mountains, and marched across the endless steppe in all seasons.1 vol, 160 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-213830 Carruthers, Bob THE CRUSHING OF ARMY GROUP NORTH 1944-1945: Eastern Front -- Images of War This new volume in the long-running Images of War series features rare and unpublished photos 300 b/w illustrations that focus on the Eastern Front 1944-45 as remnants of Army Group North were driven back to the borders of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and East Prussia.1 vol, 160 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-216720 Carruthers, Bob GERMAN ARMOUR LOST ON THE EASTERN FRONT: Rare Photographs from Wartime Archives -- Images of War series Rare photographs from German and Russian archives show long-lost German vehicles on the WWII Western Front. Today there are very few surviving vehicles from the Wehrmacht. which illustrate the fate of many of the armored fighting vehicles of Hitler's much vaunted Panzerwaffe.1 vol, 128 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-216730 Carruthers, Bob GERMAN ARMOUR LOST ON THE WESTERN FRONT: Images of War series Rare photographs show long-lost German vehicles on the WWII Western Front.1 vol, 128 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-218580 Carruthers, Bob SS SPECIALIST IN COMBAT: Images of War Series The SS divisions included Cavalrymen, Paratroopers, Mountain, and Ski Battalions and these rare photographs illustrate the unique role played by specialist units in action. Includes 200 Illustrations.1 vol, 160 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-219370 Carruthers, Bob PANZER ROLLEN: The Logistics of a Panzer Division From Primary Sources An insightful look into the workings of the Military Intelligence Service that was invaluable in shaping both the strategy and tactics of the Allied forces during WWII.

Captured German field manuals translated and published by the US Military Intelligence Division are crucial in offering a perception of the intelligence provided to Allied fighters. The two volumes gathered together in this publication were originally published by the German War Office and therefore are particularly valuable, as they also provide a rare glimpse in to the methodology underlying the operation of an armored division from the German perspective. Comprising of two supplementary field manuals, this book is essential reading for any military history enthusiast.1 vol, 128 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-COM1104 Carter, Joe DEVIL BOATS: PT Boats In The Solomons Wargame covers the months from July to September 1943 -- the most active months during the campaign against Japanese forces in the New Georgia Islands area as US forces advanced northward. As PT Boat commander, you will lead up to four PT boats on nightly patrols from your PT base on Rendova Island. Your primary goal is to sink as many IJN barges as possible in an attempt to prevent them from transporting troops and supplies to the surrounding islands.

Most patrols can be completed in 15-30 minutes, with the occasional 1-hour patrol if several enemy convoys are encountered. The option to play Short and Medium campaign games of one or two months is also included. One thing is certain: no two missions will ever play the same.

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Complexity: 5 out of 10
Solitaire Suitability: 10 out of 10 (designed for solitaire play)
Time Scale: 1 day per mission, 20 missions per month
Map Scale: Abstract
Unit Scale: Individual PT boats, ships, aircraft, guns, specific PT boat crew members/equipment, and ammo/bombs
Players: One (with option for two or more)
Playing Time: 15-60 minutes per mission, 15-30+ hours for full campaign game.

Components: One Counter Sheet of 5/8-inch unit-counters, One 8.5x11-inch, Strategic Movement Map Board, One 8.5x11-inch PT Boat Crewmen Placement Board, One 8.5x11-inch Combat Board , One 8.5x11-inch Special Missions Board, One PT Boat Damage Log Sheet (Laminated), One PT Boat Damage Repair Times Sheet (Laminated), One PT Boat Squadron Status Sheet (Laminated), One IJN Barge Status Sheet (Laminated), One Special Missions / Destroyer Status Sheet (Laminated), Three PT Campaign Log Sheets, Tables Book, Rules Book, Two 6-sided dice, four 10-sided dice, and one 4-sided die, and One erasable marker.
1 vol, 1 pgs 2021 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-COM1159 Carter, Joe SCHNELL BOATS: Scourge of the English Channel (Solo Wargame) Solitaire, tactical-level, narrative-driven wargame. You, as Kommandant, will lead a squadron of four German Kriegsmarine torpedo boats or experimental turbojet-powered hydrofoil boats on night missions against Allied forces in the English Channel during 1943-1944.

Your ultimate goal is to survive for up to 12 months, while at the same time destroying as many Allied ships as possible without suffering too many squadron losses yourself. But be careful -- play recklessly and lose too many boats and you may find yourself relieved of command and sent back to Germany, or even court-martialed and sent to fight on the front lines as an infantry soldier! But do well and you will earn medals, Knowing you successfully served the Fatherland.

Schnell Boats was designed to be detailed, yet remain accessible to even new players with no prior wargaming experience. Gameplay has been greatly streamlined by avoiding the need to memorize a bunch of complicated rules, yet it still retains a certain level of content, detail, and unpredictability which add to replayability. Most patrols can be completed within 20-30 minutes, with the occasional 1-hour patrol if multiple enemy convoys are encountered. The option to play quicker Short and Medium campaign games of 4 or 8 months is also included. One thing is certain -- no two missions will ever play the same!

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* Complexity: 5 out of 10
* Solitaire Suitability: 10 out of 10 (designed for solitaire play)
* Time Scale: 1 day per mission, 10 missions per month
* Map Scale: Abstract
* Unit Scale: Individual Schnell Boats, ships, aircraft, guns, Schnell Boat crew members, equipment, and torpedoes/mines/depth charges/rockets
* Players: One (with option for two or more)
* Playing Time: 20-60 minutes per mission, 5-15+ hours for full campaign game

Components:
* Two Counter Sheets of 5/8-inch counters
* One Strategic Movement Map Board (mounted)
* One Schnell Boat Crewmen Placement Board (Card Stock)
* One Schnell Boat Crewmen Placement Board (Card Stock)
* Two Combat Boards (double-sided) (Card Stock)
* Two Schnell Boat Damage Log Sheets (Laminated Card Stock)1 vol, 1 pgs 2023 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-COM1025 Cebrian, Jaun Carlos LA BATAILLE DE FRANCE 1940: Wargame In May, 1940, the German Army invaded France through the neutral countries of Belgium and Netherlands to avoid the fearsome Maginot Line. Against all expectations, the neutral nations were quickly overrun, and the British Expeditionary Corps was forced to be evacuated, almost miraculously, from the channel port of Dunkirk. France capitulated in two months.

This game recreates those events and allows players to reproduce, at a tactical level, the most famous battles of the Blitzkrieg. Based on the A las Barricadas game system, with new rules added to simulate to this historical period, France 1940 promises many enjoyable hours of fierce game play involving infantry, tanks, artillery, and aircraft from all the armies that took part in this campaign.

* Complexity: Medium (5 out of 10)
* Solitaire suitability: 8 out of 10
* Time Scale: 1 turn = 12 - 15 minutes
* Map Scale: 1 hex = 150 - 200 meters
* Unit Scale: Companies and 3-5 vehicles
* Players: 2
* Playing Time: Small Scenarios: 45 minutes and up

Components:
* 4 Isomorphic Maps
* 4 Sheets of Counters (2 of 5/8-inch and 2 of 3/4-inch)
* 1 Rulebook
* 6 Scenario Cards featuring 12 scenarios
* 2 Charts and Tables Cards
* 2 six-sided dice
* One box and lid set1 vol, 1 pgs 2015 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-COM1026 Cebrian, Jaun Carlos A LAS BARRICADES On 18 July 1936, various generals in the Spanish army rose up against the government of the Second Republic. The failure of the coup as it had been originally planned gave way to a civil conflict between the defenders of the democratic government and the backers of the military coup. Machado's two Spains fought each other for nearly three years in a battle which reflected the political and social tensions affecting the world at that time1 vol, 1 pgs 2015 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-217900 Celander, Lars HOW CARRIERS FOUGHT: Carrier Operations in WWII In November 1921 the first purpose-built aircraft carrier was launched by the Japanese, followed a year later by the launch of the British Hermes. The conversion of battlecruisers into aircraft carriers after World War I required the consideration of issues including handling aircraft on the flight deck and the techniques of attacking enemy ships, and the evolution of carrier operations was ongoing when World War II broke out. With a focus on the conflict in the Pacific between the US Navy and the imperial Japanese fleet, this title examines how aircraft carriers fought during World War II by first considering all the tools and building blocks of carrier operations, and then discussing the various battles that involved aircraft carriers to explore how carrier operations evolved during war. Includes 21 black and white photos, 7 black and white illustrations, and 5 maps.

Every aspect of carrier operations is covered; from the technology used on the carriers and in aircraft including for navigation and communication, to what life was really like in the cockpit for the pilots. A world of tactical dehydration, amphetamine pills, and illegal smoking is explored, as well as the measures pilots implemented to reduce their risk of death in the event of being hit.

The major carrier battles of the war are considered, from Coral Sea to Leyte Gulf, with a focus on how the tools of carrier operations were employed. At the battle of Midway the debate of concentration vs. dispersion became relevant, as the Japanese decided to divide their forces while the Americans concentrated theirs. How Carriers Fought questions these tactics, exploring which worked best in theory and in practice.

The book concludes with a discussion of how carrier operations changed during the course of the war, as better technology and a better understanding of this new type of warfare allowed for quick advances in how operations were carried out.1 vol, 296 pgs 2018 US, CASEMATE
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1-219380 Celeski, Joseph THE GREEN BERETS IN THE LAND OF A MILLION ELEPHANTS - U.S. Army Special Warfare and the Secret War in Laos 1959-74 The Secret War in Laos was one of the first 'Long Wars' for special operations, spanning a period of about thirteen years. It was one of the largest CIA-paramilitary operations of the time, kept out of the view of the American public until now.

Between 1959 and 1974, Green Berets were covertly deployed to Laos to prevent a communist take-over or at least preserve the kingdom's neutrality. Operators dressed in civilian clothes, armed with cover stories and answering only to 'Mister,' were delivered to the country by Air America, where they answered to the U.S. Ambassador. There they were faced with the complexities of the three factions in Laos, as well as operating with limited resources - maps of the country often had large blank areas and essential supplies often didn't arrive at all. In challenging tropical conditions they trained and undertook combat advisory duties with native and tribal forces. Veterans remember Hmong guerrillas and Lao soldiers who were often shorter than the M1 rifles they carried.

The Green Berets' service in Laos was the first strategic challenge since its formation in 1952, and proved one of the first major applications of special warfare doctrine. Clouded in secrey until the 1990s, this story is comprehensively told for the first time using official archival documents and interviews with veterans.
1 vol, 400 pgs 2018 US, CASEMATE
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1-218340 Cestra, Carlo AIRCRAFT CARRIER USS LEXINGTON 1935 The USS Lexington (CV-2) was the second aircraft carrier of Lexington class built by the United States (first was the USS Langley), but the first used operationally. Includes 166 profiles, double-sided A2 sheet with modeling plans.

The history of the USS Lexington was troubled: in fact it was designed in 1916 to be an atypical battle cruiser, as little armored, but with heavy cannons. Because of the Washington Treaty of 1922 about the reduction of naval armaments, she was reclassified and converted into an aircraft carrier, capable of carrying a flight of 85 aircraft.1 vol, 92 pgs 2018 POLAND, KAGERO
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4-74900 Chamberlain, Peter and Ellis, Chris BRITISH AND AMERICAN TANKS OF WORLD WAR TWO The complete illustrated history tanks, 1939-1945.Line drawings, illust, tech specs on hundreds oftanks or variants. Index.1 vol, 222 pgs 1969 LONDON, ARMS & ARMOUR
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1-218450 Chambers. Mark WINGS OF THE RISING SUN: Uncovering the Secrets of Japanese Fighters and Bombers of World War II In the Pacific War's early years, Japanese air power was dominant. The only way for the Allies to defeat their enemy was to know it. This made the task of maintaining productive intelligence gathering efforts on Japan imperative. Establishing Technical Air Intelligence Units in the Pacific Theatre and the Technical Air Intelligence Center in Washington DC, the Allies were able to begin to reveal the secrets of Japanese air power through extensive flight testing and evaluation of captured enemy aircraft and equipment. These provided an illuminating perspective on Japanese aircraft and aerial weapon design philosophy and manufacturing practice.

Evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of Japanese air power during the war years and how this intelligence helped them achieve victory in the Pacific. Fully illustrated throughout with a wealth of previously unpublished photographs.1 vol, 336 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-39050 Chant, Christopher KURSK Volume in Almark 'Great Battle' series covers Kursk. Includes 16 color plates.1 vol, 48 pgs 1975 LONDON, ALMARK PUBLISHING
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1-213190 Cherry, Niall DOOMED BEFORE THE START: The Allied Intervention in Norway 1940. Volume 1 Books on the events of the early months of 1940 are dominated by the desperate fighting undertaken the British Expeditionary Force in Northern France and Belgium following the German invasion of May 10th and it is often overlooked that prior to this another British expeditionary force was involved in fierce fighting in Norway.

This provides a detailed account of the German invasion of Norway and the Allied reaction, including the land, sea, and air battles. Indeed, the invasion on April 9th saw the first use of airborne troops in the war and was also one of the very few amphibious operations undertaken by the Germans during WWII. This includes such actions as the sinking of HMS Glowworm and HMS Glorious, the Gladiators on the frozen lakes and Maurice Force, the sacrifice of the Territorial Battalions at Tretten and the Independent Companies, to name but a few. Volume 1 focuses on the prelude to and early phases of the German invasion and Allied response. Includes 75 b/w photos and color maps.1 vol, 336 pgs 2017 UK, HELION
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1-213192 Cherry, Niall DOOMED BEFORE THE START: The Allied Intervention in Norway 1940. Volume 2 - Evacuation and Further Naval Operations Volume 2 focuses on the evacuation and further Naval operations including the sinking of HMS Glorious.

Books on the events of the early months of 1940 are dominated by the desperate fighting undertaken the British Expeditionary Force in Northern France and Belgium following the German invasion of May 10th and it is often overlooked that prior to this another British expeditionary force was involved in fierce fighting in Norway.

This provides a detailed account of the German invasion of Norway and the Allied reaction, including the land, sea, and air battles. Indeed, the invasion on April 9th saw the first use of airborne troops in the war and was also one of the very few amphibious operations undertaken by the Germans during WWII. This includes such actions as the sinking of HMS Glowworm and HMS Glorious, the Gladiators on the frozen lakes and Maurice Force, and the sacrifice of the Territorial Battalions at Tretten and the Independent Companies, to name but a few.1 vol, 328 pgs 2017 UK, HELION
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1-226701 Cherry, Niall DOOMED BEFORE THE START: The Allied Intervention in Norway 1940. V1 The Road to Invasion and Early Moves Hardback version.

First book of two-volume work covers the Allied intervention in Norway 1940. Detailed account of the German invasion and the Allied reaction, including the land, sea, and air battles. Actions include the sinking of HMS Glowworm and HMS Glorious, Gladiators on the frozen lakes, and Maurice Force, the sacrifice of the Territorial Battalions at Tretten, and the Independent Companies. Volume 1 focuses on the prelude and early phases of the German invasion and Allied response.
1 vol, 336 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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2-226701 Cherry, Niall DOOMED BEFORE THE START: The Allied Intervention in Norway 1940. V1 The Road to Invasion and Early Moves Paperback version.

First book of two-volume work covers the Allied intervention in Norway 1940. Detailed account of the German invasion and the Allied reaction, including the land, sea, and air battles. Actions include the sinking of HMS Glowworm and HMS Glorious, Gladiators on the frozen lakes, and Maurice Force, the sacrifice of the Territorial Battalions at Tretten, and the Independent Companies. Volume 1 focuses on the prelude and early phases of the German invasion and Allied response.
1 vol, 336 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-226702 Cherry, Niall DOOMED BEFORE THE START: The Allied Intervention in Norway 1940. V2 Evacuation and Further Naval Operations Hardback version.

Second of two-volume work continues operations through the Allied withdrawal. Includes 112 illustrations.
1 vol, 328 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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2-226702 Cherry, Niall DOOMED BEFORE THE START: The Allied Intervention in Norway 1940. V2 Evacuation and Further Naval Operations Paperback version.

Second of two-volume work continues operations through the Allied withdrawal. Includes 112 illustrations.
1 vol, 328 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-66661 Chicano, Javier MICHAEL WITTMANN - Villers Bocage 1944 Traces the career of WWII German tank ace Michael Wittmann.

Lots of black and white and color illustrations -- tanks, uniforms, and more.1 vol, 80 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-237330 Child, robert IMMORTAL VALOR: The Black Medal of Honor Recipients of World War II The remarkable story and their extraordinary acts of bravery of seven African-American soldiers denied the Medal of Honor for more than 50 years due to their race.

In 1945, when Congress began reviewing the record of the most conspicuous acts of courage by American soldiers during World War II, they recommended awarding the Medal of Honor to 432 recipients. Despite the fact that more than one million African-Americans served, not a single black soldier received the Medal of Honor. The omission remained on the record for over four decades.

But recent historical investigations have brought to light some of the extraordinary acts of valor performed by black soldiers during the war. Men like Vernon Baker, who single-handedly eliminated three enemy machine guns, an observation post, and a German dugout. Or Sergeant Reuben Rivers, who spearheaded his tank unit's advance against fierce German resistance for three days despite being grievously wounded. Meanwhile Lieutenant Charles Thomas led his platoon to capture a strategically vital village on the Siegfried Line in 1944 despite losing half his men and suffering a number of wounds himself.

Ultimately, in 1993 a US Army commission determined that seven men, including Baker, Rivers and Thomas, had been denied the Army's highest award simply due to racial discrimination. In 1997, more than 50 years after the war, President Clinton finally awarded the Medal of Honor to these seven heroes, sadly all but one of them posthumously.1 vol, 0 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-192680 Chinnery, Philip Wingate's Lost Brigade: The First Chindit Operations 1943 With the Japanese seemingly unbeatable after their conquest of Malaya, Singapore, Thailand and much of Burma, Orde Wingate's plans to conduct long range deep penetration operations behind Japanese lines in Burma were audacious to say the least. His Chindit operations (so called after Chindwin River) were hugely demanding on those taking part who suffered terrible deprivation in the harsh climatic and jungle conditions.

While costly in terms of lives lost, the operations inflicted damage to the Japanese and raised Allied morale. The author has compiled a fascinating account of Wingate's 77 Brigade using the personal accounts of survivors, as well as Wingate's own report and post-war interrogation of Japanese generals. A remarkable story emerges of survival, courage and extreme hardship. The author evaluates the successes and failures of the mission.

6 x 9, 16 pages b/w plates
1 vol, 208 pgs 2010 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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1-200910 Christ, James F. MISSION RAISE HELL: US Marines on Choiseul October-November 1943 With Guadalcanal firmly in American control by October 1943, the Allies decided to invade Bougainville, another island in the Solomon chain, to tighten their stranglehold on the Japanese in the area. To divert the enemy's attention, a raid was ordered on the nearby island of Choiseul.

Success relied on making the Japanese think that a Marine division had landed on Choiseul so that they would rush reinforcements there while a much larger American Marine force would land on Bougainville. But Allied resources were scarce, so the Choiseul raid fell to the 2nd Marine Parachute Battalion. An aggressive unit of paratroopers under the command of the now legendary 'Brute' Krulak, they were well trained in guerilla warfare and night fighting. This is the story of the paratroopers' courageous fight, told from their unique perspective.

Told to make the noise of an entire division, the Marines knew that if they got into trouble, there would be no reinforcements. For seven days they raised hell, bringing the fight to the Japanese along the coastline and deep into the jungle. Then, on November 3, as a large Japanese force closed in, the Marines slipped off the island, mission accomplished. Bougainville had been secured. This hour-by-hour account of what happened is based on an exhaustive gathering of all possible eyewitness accounts and includes a rescue by John F. Kennedy's PT boat and the death of a Marine in Kennedy's bunk. It is a page-turner more akin to a novel than a work of nonfiction.1 vol, 257 pgs 2006 US, NAVAL INSTITUTE PRESS
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1-88131 Christensen, Ben 1ST FALLSCHIRMJAGER DIV IN WWII:V1 Years of Attack 9x12, the first volumes follows the recruitment and training in their deployment in Scandinavia, Eben Emael, Holland, Corinth and Crete together with the Eastern Front. 250+ color & b/w images.1 vol, 288 pgs 2007 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-88132 Christensen, Ben 1ST FALLSCHIRMJAGER DIV IN WWII:V2 Years of Retrea 9x12, the second volume follows the division from El Alamein to Tunisia, Sicily, Monte Cassino to Normandy and Brittany and the final chaotic days. 250+ color and b/w images.1 vol, 288 pgs 2007 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-66360 Claasen, Adam R. A. HITLER'S NORTHERN WAR 1940-1945 The author reveals the story of the campaign for Norway, its early successes and long slow defeat, detailed look at the role of Kriegsmarine and the Luftwaffe, b/w maps/illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 338 pgs 2001 LAWRENCE, UNIV OF KANSAS
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1-210250 Clancy, John THE MOST DANGEROUS MOMENT OF THE WAR: Japan's Attack on the Indian Ocean, 1942 In early April 1942, a little-known episode of World War II took place, said by Sir Winston Churchill to be 'the most dangerous moment of the war' -- when the Japanese made their only major offensive westwards into the Indian Ocean. Historian Sir Arthur Bryant said, 'A Japanese naval victory in April 1942 would have given Japan total control of the Indian Ocean, isolated the Middle East and brought down the Churchill government.'

War in the Far East had erupted with the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, followed in succession by Japanese drives on the Philippines, Indochina, the Java Sea and Singapore. Seemingly unstoppable, the Japanese now had a vast new empire, and having crippled the American fleet at Pearl Harbor, turned their sights on the British Eastern Fleet based at Ceylon. Occupation of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) would not only provide the Japanese a springboard into India but control of the essential convoy routes to Europe and the Western Desert. And aside from the British Eastern Fleet, the Indian Ocean lay undefended.

So far the Japanese had suffered no significant losses and the question on everyone's lips was how soon the enemy would appear off India. In April 1942 a Japanese fleet led by six aircraft carriers, four battleships and 30 other ships sailed into the Bay of Bengal. After the war Churchill said that potential disaster was averted by the actions of one pilot, Squadron Leader L.J. Birchall, who in his Catalina flying boat spotted the Japanese warships massing some 350 miles from Ceylon. He was shot down by a Japanese Zero but not before sending a brief radio message back to his base. This gave the island's defense forces time to prepare. In the ferocious battles that followed, the British lost a carrier, two heavy cruisers, and many other ships; however, the Japanese eventually turned back, never to sail against India again. 1 vol, 208 pgs 2015 UK, CASEMATE
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1-219051 Claringbold, Michael SOUTH PACIFIC AIR WAR: Volume 1 - The Fall of Rabaul December 1941 - March 1942 This is the full story of both sides of an air war that could have been won by either incumbent, and examines the impact of timing, crucial decisions, and luck. Fully illustrated in color.

This volume chronicles aerial warfare in the South Pacific from December 1941 until March 1942, during which air operations by both sides became a daily occurrence. As Imperial Japanese Navy flying boats and land-based bombers penetrated over vast distances, a few under-strength squadrons of the Royal Australian Air Force put up a spirited fight. However it was the supreme power of aircraft carriers that had the biggest impact. Four Japanese fleet carriers facilitated the capture of Rabaul over a devastating four-day period in January 1942. The following month, the USS Lexington's fighter squadron VF-3 scored one of the most one-sided victories of the entire Pacific War. By March 1942 the Japanese had landed on mainland New Guinea, and the scene was set for a race to control Port Moresby.1 vol, 352 pgs 2017 AUSTRALIA, AVONMORE BOOKS
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1-219052 Claringbold, Michael SOUTH PACIFIC AIR WAR: Volume 2 - The Struggle for Moresby March - April 1942 This second volume chronicles aerial warfare in the South Pacific for the two crucial months of March and April 1942 when a deadly struggle for Port Moresby played out. It can be read alone or as part of a trilogy that culminates in the Battle of the Coral Sea in May 1942.

The period begins with the stunning 10 March US Navy carrier strike against Lae and Salamaua, which caused the Japanese to pause their advance until their own carriers were available. Instead, they tried to grind the Allied forces at Port Moresby into submission through an unrelenting air assault by their Betty bombers and superlative Zero fighters. After a long wait, Allied land-based fighters finally arrived in the form of Royal Australian Air Force No. 75 Squadron Kittyhawks. These were backed up by a growing collection of United States Army Air Force bombers, including A-24 Banshees, B-17 Flying Fortresses, B-25 Mitchells and B-26 Marauders (the latter two types making their worldwide combat debut over the skies of New Guinea).

Together, this motley force took the fight to the Japanese, resulting in a complex aerial campaign that saw units from both sides reach exhaustion. Never before has such a detailed chronicle of this air war been published, and for the first time the authors match Allied accounts with Japanese records. The result is both thrilling and surprising, with the resulting dispositions of the air forces of both sides setting the scene for the Battle of the Coral Sea in May.1 vol, 232 pgs 2019 AUSTRALIA, AVONMORE BOOKS
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1-219053 Claringbold, Michael SOUTH PACIFIC AIR WAR: Volume 3 - Coral Sea & Aftermath May - June 1942 This third volume chronicles aerial warfare in the South Pacific during the critical months of May and June 1942. It can be read alone or as part of a trilogy that spans the first six months of the Pacific War and culminates in the Battle of the Coral Sea.

In early May 1942 the Japanese launched Operation MO, a complex plan that involved the seizure of Tulagi and Port Moresby. Within the context of an ongoing regional war waged by land-based air forces, opposing fleet carriers were drawn into conflict for the first time in history. The result was the Battle of the Coral Sea, resulting in the loss of the USS Lexington and the withdrawal of the remaining American carrier.

The orthodox view of Coral Sea is of an Allied victory whereby the Japanese were forced to abandon their plan to capture Port Moresby. However, the authors make a compelling argument that the Japanese capacity to mount the invasion was largely intact and it was a serious error by their rigid and hierarchical command structure to postpone the invasion at this critical time.

Following the Coral Sea battle, the bloody aerial campaign continued in earnest between the land-based air forces. This resembled something of a slugfest between the opposing bases of Lae and Port Moresby - just one hour's flying time apart.

The Allied offense was waged by American B-17 Flying Fortress, B-25 Mitchell and B-26 Marauder bombers shuttling up from Australia. Protecting their critical base at Port Moresby were a few hard-battling P-39 Airacobra squadrons, which suffered an astounding loss rate during this period.

On the Japanese side, their formations of Betty and Nell bombers regularly pounded Moresby, and by June had begun targeting its vulnerable harbor. These were protected by the wide-ranging Zero fighters of the famed Tainan Kokutai, whose fighter pilots were amongst the best and most experienced to be found on any front during the Second World War.

Never before has this campaign been chronicled in such detail, with Allied accounts matched against Japanese records and supported by the most accurate artwork ever produced of this era. Both authors are uniquely qualified to tell this story. Raised in Port Moresby, Michael Claringbould is a globally acknowledged expert on the New Guinea conflict and both Japanese and USAAF aviation of this period. Peter Ingman is an acclaimed military history author specializing in the early part of the Pacific War.1 vol, 248 pgs 2019 AUSTRALIA, AVONMORE BOOKS
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1-219054 Claringbold, Michael SOUTH PACIFIC AIR WAR: Volume 4 - Buna & Milne Bay, September 1942 Volume Four chronicles aerial warfare in the South Pacific in the critical period between 19 June and 8 September 1942. It can be read alone or as a continuation of the first three volumes that spanned the first six months of the Pacific War, culminating in the Battle of the Coral Sea. Of note, Allied accounts are matched against Japanese records for a truly factual account of the conflict.

Unlike previous actions, no aircraft carriers appeared in New Guinea waters. Instead, the air war was fought solely by land-based air units. This was in the face of an increasingly complex strategic situation that saw the Japanese land at both Buna and Milne Bay. For the first time, airpower in the theater was tasked to support the land forces of both sides which became engaged in a bloody struggle in the mountains of Papua and then the narrow muddy quagmire of Milne Bay.

Two veteran Japanese air groups, the Tainan and No. 4 Kokutai, continued their Herculean struggle against mounting Allied opposition. In the face of continued attrition, Japanese pilots had many notable successes including several coveted aerial victories against B-17s. Then, from August a plethora of fresh Japanese units arrived in theater including the No. 2, No. 6, Chitose, Misawa and Kisarazu Kokutai.

USAAF P-39s and RAAF P-40Es responded with low level close support missions and B-25s, B-26s and B-17s ramped up an unrelenting bombing campaign. Towards the end of the period A-20A strafers made their combat debut, portending a radical blueprint for future attack tactics in the theater. 1 vol, 200 pgs 2021 AUSTRALIA, AVONMORE BOOKS
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1-223661 Claringbold, Michael Pacific Adversaries V1 - Imperial Japanese Navy vs. The Allies, New Guinea & the Solomons 1942-1944 This volume conveys detailed stories of aerial warfare in the South Pacific, chosen because both Japanese and Allied records can be matched for an accurate accounting. Often the actual outcomes are very different to the exaggerated claims made by both sides upon which many traditional histories have relied to date. Further, for each of the chosen stories photographic or other evidence enables an accurate depiction of the aircraft involved.

Through these chosen snapshots Pacific Adversaries portrays the South Pacific conflict as accurately as possible. This first volume describes confrontations between the Japanese Army Air Force (JAAF) and the Allies in New Guinea and the Solomons.

JAAF units first arrived in the South Pacific in December 1942 and effectively ceased operations in mainland New Guinea in April 1944. Theirs is a rich and colorful history about which many myths persist. Perhaps the biggest is that their Allied counterparts thought they were mainly fighting 'Zeros', a falsehood still published and accepted to this day.

In New Guinea the Allies ratcheted up a grueling, coordinated and unrelenting campaign, destroying most JAAF air power on the ground, not in the air. Their assault against Wewak's key bases involved an interwoven and complex strategy which eventually overpowered the Japanese.

Never before have detailed accounts matched up adversaries so closely and in doing so shine light on key events in Pacific skies so many years ago.1 vol, 112 pgs 2020 AUSTRALIA, AVONMORE BOOKS
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1-223662 Claringbold, Michael Pacific Adversaries V2 - Imperial Japanese Navy vs. The Allies, New Guinea & the Solomons 1942-1944 This Volume Two of Pacific Adversaries conveys detailed stories of aerial warfare in the South Pacific, chosen because both Japanese and Allied records can be matched for an accurate accounting. Often the actual outcomes are very different to the exaggerated claims made by both sides upon which many traditional histories have relied to date. Further, for each of the chosen stories photographic or other evidence enables an accurate depiction of the aircraft involved.

Through these chosen snapshots, Pacific Adversaries will portray the South Pacific conflict as accurately as possible. This second volume focuses exclusively on confrontations with the Japanese Navy Air Force (JNAF) in New Guinea and the Solomons, known to the Japanese as the 'South Seas'.

The JNAF first appeared in the South Pacific in December 1941 and was at the vanguard of offensive efforts during the course of 1942. Following the bloody Guadalcanal campaign, the JNAF fought a largely defensive war in New Guinea and the Solomons against increasingly powerful Allied forces. Perhaps surprisingly, right through to the end of 1943 the JNAF offered significant resistance to the Allies and never ceded air superiority in the vicinity of its key base of Rabaul. Only in 1944, when units were withdrawn to the Central Pacific and the Philippines, was the JNAF presence in the South Pacific finally wound down to just a token force.

Never before have detailed accounts matched up adversaries so closely and in doing so shine light on key events in Pacific skies so many years ago. Fully illustrated in color1 vol, 108 pgs 2020 AUSTRALIA, AVONMORE BOOKS
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1-223663 Claringbold, Michael PACIFIC ADVERSARIES VOLUME 3: Imperial Japanese Navy vs. The Allies, New Guinea & the Solomons 1942-1944 Next volume is excellent series contains detailed stories of WWII aerial warfare in the South Pacific, chosen because both Japanese and Allied records can be matched for an accurate accounting. Often the actual outcomes are very different to the exaggerated claims made by both sides upon which many traditional histories have relied to date. Further, for each of the chosen stories photographic or other evidence enables an accurate depiction of the aircraft involved.

These chosen snapshots portray the South Pacific conflict as accurately as possible. This third volume focuses exclusively on confrontations with the Japanese Navy Air Force (JNAF) in New Guinea and the Solomons, known to the Japanese as the 'South Seas.'

The JNAF first appeared in the South Pacific in December 1941 and was at the vanguard of offensive efforts during the course of 1942. Following the bloody Guadalcanal campaign, the JNAF fought a largely defensive war in New Guinea and the Solomons against increasingly powerful Allied forces. Perhaps surprisingly, right through to the end of 1943 the JNAF offered significant resistance to the Allies and never ceded air superiority in the vicinity of its key base of Rabaul. Only in 1944, when units were withdrawn to the Central Pacific and the Philippines, was the JNAF presence in the South Pacific finally wound down to just a token force.1 vol, 102 pgs 2020 AUSTRALIA, AVONMORE BOOKS
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1-223664 Claringbold, Michael PACIFIC ADVERSARIES VOLUME 4: Imperial Japanese Navy vs. The Allies, the Solomons 1943-1944 Next volume is excellent series contains more detailed stories of aerial warfare in the Solomons theater, chosen because both Japanese and Allied records can be matched for an accurate accounting. Often the actual outcomes are very different to the exaggerated claims made by both sides as outlined in most traditional histories. In some cases, this factual approach enables long-standing mysteries to be solved. Further, for each chosen story photographic or other evidence enables accurate depiction of the aircraft involved.

Through these chosen snapshots, Pacific Adversaries portrays the South Pacific conflict as accurately as possible. This volume focuses exclusively on confrontations between the Japanese Naval Air Force (JNAF) and Allied air power in the Solomons theatre between 1943 and 1944.1 vol, 112 pgs 2020 AUSTRALIA, AVONMORE BOOKS
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1-236451 Claringbold, Michael SOLOMONS AIR WAR: Volume 1 - Guadalcanal: August - September 1942 Australia-based Claringbould has written numerous books about the WWII air war in the Pacific, with the distinction of checking Japanese records to verify or disprove US records. He's led expeditions to find lost WWII aircraft and illustrates at various islands and spots.

This book chronicles aerial warfare in the opening phase of the war in the WWII Solomons Islands theater, being the critical period of August-September 1942. The early August 1942 a bold American invasion of both Tulagi and Guadalcanal caught the IJN completely off guard. Nevertheless, Japanese air power responded swiftly and in some cases desperately.

An ever-increasing variety and number of IJN units was poured into the struggle, met initially with USN carrier-based Wildcats backed up by SBD Dauntless dive-bombers and the new TBF torpedo bomber. These were soon joined by USAAF fighters operating from the newly operational Henderson Field.1 vol, 248 pgs 2023 AUSTRALIA, AVONMORE BOOKS
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1-219055 Claringbould, Michael SOUTH PACIFIC AIR WAR: Volume 5 - Crisis in Papua September - December 1942 Volume Five of this series chronicles aerial warfare primarily in the New Guinea theater in the critical period between September and December 1942. It can be read alone or as a continuation of the previous four volumes which span the first nine months of the Pacific War. Of import, Allied and Japanese accounts get matched together for a balanced account of the conflict.

By early September the strategic picture in the theater had changed markedly within just six weeks. From their new Buna beachhead, the Japanese Army commenced a Papuan mountain campaign which threatened the Allied bastion of Port Moresby. Meanwhile the battle for Guadalcanal was raging, with the outcome of the wider Pacific War in the balance.

Against this background a strengthened US Fifth Air Force took the fight to the IJA with direct air support. While this was being conducted by P-39s, P-40Es, A-20As and B-25s, raids by B-17s against Rabaul aided US forces in the neighboring Solomons. RAAF Beaufighters, Beauforts, Bostons, and Hudsons also contributed substantially to these efforts.

At Rabaul, a wide variety of fresh IJN fighter and bomber units poured in the theater, although these became focused mainly on the Solomons. Such were the massive losses experienced, by November the IJN undertook a complete operational and administrative reorganization of its air power. Then, despite a strong reluctance to become involved, the IJA sent an advance reconnaissance detachment to Rabaul, the forerunner of major reinforcements that would arrive in December.1 vol, 200 pgs 2022 AUSTRALIA, AVONMORE BOOKS
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1-215090 Clark, Lloyd BLITZKRIEG: Myth, Reality, and Hitler's Lightning War - France 1940 Softcover reprint. In the spring of 1940, Nazi Germany launched a military offensive in France and the Low Countries that married superb intelligence, the latest military thinking, and new technology. In just six weeks the Nazis outflanked the large French army, sewed chaos, and took Paris, achieving what the Germans had failed to accomplish in World War I. Yet, much of our understanding of this victory, and blitzkrieg itself, is based on myth.

The tactic was not really new, and far from being a forgone victory, Hitler's invasion was incredibly risky and could easily have failed had the Allies been even slightly less inept or the Germans less fortunate. And while speed and mechanization were essential, 90% of Germany's ground forces were still reliant on horses, bicycles, and their own feet for transportation. Their surprise victory proved the apex of their achievement. Far from being invincible, the campaign revealed Germany's vulnerabilities and lessons not learned by Hitler as he began to plan for the invasion of the Soviet Union. Includes nine maps.1 vol, 480 pgs 2017 US, GROVE PRESS
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2-215210 Cleaver, Thomas PACIFIC THUNDER: The US Navy's Central Pacific Campaign, August 1943-October 1944 On 27 October 1942, four Long Lance torpedoes fired by the Japanese destroyers Makigumo and Akigumo exploded in the hull of the aircraft carrier USS Hornet (CV-8). Minutes later, the ship that had launched the Doolitte Raid six months earlier slipped beneath the waves of the Coral Sea. Of the pre-war carrier fleet the Navy had struggled to build over 15 years, only three were left: Enterprise, that had been badly damaged in the battle of Santa Cruz; USS Saratoga (CV-3) which lay in dry dock, victim of a Japanese submarine torpedo; and the USS Ranger (CV-4), which was in mid-Atlantic on her way to support Operation Torch.

For the American naval aviators licking their wounds in the aftermath of this defeat, it would be difficult to imagine that within 24 months of this event, Zuikaku, the last survivor of the carriers that had attacked Pearl Harbor, would lie at the bottom of the sea. Alongside it lay the other surviving Japanese carriers, sacrificed as lures in a failed attempt to block the American invasion of the Philippines, leaving the United States to reign supreme on the world's largest ocean.

This is the fascinating account of the Central Pacific campaign, one of the most stunning comebacks in naval history as in 14 months the US Navy went from the jaws of defeat to the brink of victory in the Pacific.1 vol, 296 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-227080 Cleaver, Thomas UNDER THE SOUTHERN CROSS: The South Pacific Air Campaign Against Rabaul From August 7, 1942 until February 24, 1944, the US Navy fought the most difficult campaign in its history. Between the landing of the 1st Marine Division on Guadalcanal and the final withdrawal of the Imperial Japanese Navy from its main South Pacific base at Rabaul, the US Navy suffered such high personnel losses that for years it refused to publicly release total casualty figures. Draws on extensive first-hand accounts and new analysis to examine the Solomons and New Guinea campaigns which laid the groundwork for Allied victory in the Pacific War.

The Solomons campaign saw the US Navy at its lowest point, forced to make use of those ships that had survived the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and other units of the pre-war navy that had been hastily transferred to the Pacific. 140 days after the American victory at Midway, USS Enterprise was the only pre-war carrier left in the South Pacific and the US Navy would have been overwhelmed in the face of Japanese naval power had there been a third major fleet action. At the same time, another under-resourced campaign had broken out on the island of New Guinea. The Japanese attempt to reinforce their position there had led to the Battle of the Coral Sea in May and through to the end of the year, American and Australian armed forces were only just able to prevent a Japanese conquest of New Guinea. 1 vol, 352 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-237040 Cleaver, Thomas CLEAN SWEEP: VIII Fighter Command against the Luftwaffe, 1942-45 Discusses the creation, development, and operation of the Eighth Air Force Fighter Command and the battle to establish daylight air superiority over the Luftwaffe so that the invasion of Europe could be successful. On August 7, 1942, 12 B-17 bombers from the Eighth Air Force's 97th Bombardment Group out of Britain bombed the Rouen-Sotteville railroad marshaling yards in France. While the mission was small, the aerial struggle that began that day would continue to the end of the war. Packed with first-hand accounts.1 vol, 464 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-217090 Cleaver, Thomas McKelvey TIDAL WAVE: From Leyte Gulf to Tokyo Bay The United States Navy won such overwhelming victories in 1944 that, had the navy faced a different enemy, the war would have been over at the conclusion of the Battle of Leyte Gulf.

However, in the moment of victory on 25 October 1944, the US Navy found itself confronting an enemy that had been inconceivable until it appeared. The kamikaze, 'divine wind' in Japanese, was something Americans were totally unprepared for; a violation of every belief held in the West. The attacks were terrifying: regardless of the damage inflicted on an attacking airplane, there was no certainty of safety aboard the ship until that airplane was completely destroyed.

Based on first-person accounts, Tidal Wave is the story of the naval campaigns in the Pacific from the victory at Leyte Gulf to the end of the war, in which the US Navy would fight harder for survival than ever before.1 vol, 320 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-225310 Cleaver, Thomas McKelvey I Will Run Wild - The Pacific War from Pearl Harbor to Midway Tells the story of Americans, British, Dutch, Australians, and New Zealanders taken by surprise from Pearl Harbor to Singapore that first Sunday of December 1941, who went on to fight with what they had at hand against a stronger and better-prepared foe, and in so doing built the basis for a reversal of fortune and an eventual victory.

It is easy to see the period as one of unmitigated disaster for the Allies, with the fall of the Philippines, Malaya, Burma and the Dutch East Indies, and the wholesale retreat and humiliation at the hands of Japan throughout Southeast Asia. However, there are also stories of courage and determination in the face of overwhelming odds: the stand of the Marines at Wake Island; the fighting retreat in the Philippines that forced the Japanese to take 140 days to accomplish what they had expected would take 50; the fight against the odds at Singapore and over Java; the stirring tale of the American Volunteer Group in China; and the beginnings of resistance to further Japanese expansion. In these events, there are many individual stories that have either not been told or not been told widely which are every bit as gripping as the stories associated with the turning tide after Midway.
1 vol, 368 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-229190 Close, Bill TANK COMMANDER: From the Fall of France to the Defeat of Germany - The Memoirs of Bill Close Bill Close had a remarkable war. In campaign after campaign, from the defense of Calais in 1940 to the defeat of Germany in 1945, he served as a tank commander in the Royal Tank Regiment - and he survived. Records the day-to-day experience of his WWII tank crew. His tanks were hit 11 times by enemy shellfire and he bailed out. He was wounded three times. He finished the war as one of the most experienced and resourceful of British tank commanders, and in later life, he set down his wartime experiences in graphic detail. 1 vol, 176 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-202470 Cloutier, Patrick REGIO ESERCITO: Italian Royal Army in Mussolini's Wars 1935-1943 Regio Esercito: the Italian Royal Army in Mussolini's Wars 1935-1943. Foreword by Colonel John R. Griffin (retired), US Army Special Forces. A history of the Italian Army's campaigns in East Africa, Spain, North Africa, Greece, Yugoslavia, Russia, and Sicily. Sources include Italian, Russian, Yugoslav, and German texts; includes translated Russian passages.

Mr. Cloutier brings attention to Italian battlefield successes. He examines a few strategic situations of World War 2, and holds that Italian forces at times were a key asset, whose misuse by the Axis cost them important victories. New material on the Spanish Civil War and Russian Front. Black and white; 232 pages, 76 maps, 70 photos, 19 drawings, appendix, and photo annex; 353 footnotes1 vol, 232 pgs 2013 US, PATRICK CLOUTIER
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1-202480 Cloutier, Patrick THREE KINGS: Axis Royal Armies on the Russian Front 1941 Covers the armed forces of the kingdoms of Italy, Romania, and Hungary, which fought alongside the German Wehrmacht in the 1941 invasion of the Soviet Union. Foreword written by Colonel John R. Griffin (retired), US Army Special Forces.

Author Patrick Cloutier discusses the motivations of the three Axis kingdoms for going to war against the USSR, the organization of the forces which participated, their roles as integral components of Army Group South, and traces their movements and progress during the course of Operation Barbarossa. He makes reference to the books of a number of authors -- including Russian historians -- through whose works we get a detailed view of events in the Ukraine in 1941.

Included are accounts of Soviet armored trains in combat, identification of Red Army units which opposed the Germans and their Axis allies, and discussion of the political considerations which may have influenced the military.1 vol, 156 pgs 2013 US, PATRICK CLOUTIER
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1-209070 Cloutier, Patrick THREE KINGS: Axis Royal Armies on the Russian Front 1942 Discusses the battles and campaigns, in which the Romanian, Italian, and Hungarian Royal Armies fought on the Eastern Front, in 1942, up until the eve of the Soviet counteroffensive, Operation Uranus.

Studies in detail the fighting in the Crimea, Izyum, the capture of the Kerch Peninsula, the fall of Sevastopol and the execution of Case Blue. He traces the development of that operation and the role of the Romanian, Italian, and Hungarian armies. Examines how the German departure from the original plan, set the stage for the Axis strategic defeat that winter. The author also examines the war against the partisans and illustrates the substantial role that the Axis royal armies played in that struggle.

In the discussions of each Axis royal army, Cloutier demonstrates that it was not the Romanian 1st Mountain Division which captured the feature known as the Sugar Loaf, but rather the Romanian 4th Mountain Division. He offers a detailed description of the Italian Savoia Cavalry Regiment's victory in the Battle of Izbushenskiy and discusses the rigorous battles fought by the Hungarian 1st Armored Division. For this historical work, uses books written from the Russian, Romanian, Italian, Hungarian, and German viewpoints.1 vol, 272 pgs 2015 US, PATRICK CLOUTIER
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1-223181 Cochet, Francois Fallschirmjager V1: German Paratroops 1937-1941 - Images of War Series As elite troops, the German Fallschirmjager (paratroopers) were regularly engaged in front line combat during the Second World War. Their famed actions such as the fighting in Scandinavia, the taking of the Belgian fortress Eden-Emal in May 1940, and the Battle for Crete just a year later, have given them the reputation of being determined, courageous and loyal soldiers. 160 black and white illustrations

This book covers the early years of the Fallschirmstruppen (paratroop units) before the beginning of the war, until the height of their successes in 1941, after which the Fallschirmjager were more often deployed in a more 'traditional' way, even though high-risk actions (such as at Monte Cassino, the Gran Sasso Raid) allowed them to reconnect once more with their glorious past.
1 vol, 176 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-223182 Cochet, Francois Fallschirmjager V2: German Paratroops 1942-1945 - Images of War Series As elite troops, the German Fallschirmj?ger (paratroopers) were regularly engaged in front line combat during the Second World War. Their famed actions such as the fighting in Scandinavia, the taking of the Belgian fortress Eden-Emal in May 1940, and the Battle for Crete just a year later, have given them the reputation of being determined, courageous and loyal soldiers. 170 black and white illustrations

This book continues the pictorial history of the Fallschirmj?ger, focusing on the period following the bloody Battle for Crete. Used as elite infantry, first in the USSR and then in Africa, the Fallschirmj?ger were able to reconnect with their glorious past, whether in Italy or on the Greek Islands, as they jumped from their Ju 52s to engage the enemy.

Their hard fighting in Italy helped to cement the legend of 'the Green Devils', with the British General Harold Alexander describing them as 'tenacious, highly-trained men, hardened by their many actions and combats'. However, during the fighting in Normandy, the Ardennes and on the Eastern Front, the number of veterans decreased, meaning it was the young German paratroopers who finally surrendered the III Reich on 8 May 1945.
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1-226910 Colley, David THE FOLLY OF GENERALS: How Eisenhower's Broad Front Strategy Lengthened World War II Analyzes critical mistakes made by the Allied supreme commander, General Dwight Eisenhower, in the last nine months of the war. Argues that had Eisenhower been more adept at taking advantage of several potential breakthroughs in the Siegfried Line in the fall of 1944, the war in the European Theater of Operations might have ended sooner.

Details the American penetration of the Siegfried Line in mid-September and their advance into Germany at Wallendorf before the troops were called back. It also examines in detail operations in the Stolberg Corridor and the actions of General Lucian Truscott. It compares the battles at Wallendorf and Stolberg with Operation Market Garden, and assesses the effectiveness of these operations and the use of the troops. Eisenhower later called off another operation in November 1944, already in progress, to cross the Rhine and destroy the German 1st Army north of Strasbourg. American and German generals believe this operation would have shortened the war. 1 vol, 264 pgs 2021 US, CASEMA
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1-62960 Collier, Basil DEFENCE OF THE UNITED KINGDOM, THE British Official History covering all aspects from 1939-1945, 50+ appendices, 30+ maps, 30 illust, extensive index.1 vol, 590 pgs 1996 NASHVILLE, BATTERY PRESS
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1-225200 Collingwood, Donald The Captain Class Frigates in the Second World War The Captain-class frigates, 78 Destroyer Escorts known affectionately by all who sailed in them as the DEs, were built in the United States and leased to the Royal Navy. Describes vividly the close teamwork and comradeship which existed within the Captain-class escort groups as they faced the lethal U-Boat threat, in all weathers, week in and week out, with all too little opportunity for rest between operations. Without doubt these rugged ships and their resilient crews saved many thousands of lives. In assisting the safe passage of countless troops and the delivery of million tons of vital war materials and supplies across the Atlantic, the Captain-class frigates played a hugely significant role in the Allied victory over the Axis. 1 vol, 224 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-201290 Collins, Michael THE TIGERS OF BASTOGNE: Voices of the 10th Armored Division during the Battle of the Bulge The gallant stand of the 101st Airborne Division at Bastogne has long become part of historical and media legend. But how many students of the war realize there was already a US unit holding the town when they arrived? And this unit-the 10th Armored Division-continued to play a major role in its defense throughout the German onslaught.

In The Tigers of Bastogne, authors King and Collins finally detail the travails of this young armored division, which had only arrived in Europe that fall, yet found itself subject to the full brunt of Manteuffel's Fifth Panzer Army in the Ardennes. At first overwhelmed, and then falling back to protect the vital crossroads, the 10th Armored was reinforced (not 'saved') by the Screaming Eagles, and its men and tanks went on to contribute largely to America's victory in its largest battle of the war.

General Anthony McAuliffe, of the 101st Airborne said, 'It seems regrettable to me that Combat Command B of the 10th Armored Division didn't get the credit it deserved at the battle of Bastogne. All the newspaper and radio talk was about the paratroopers. Actually the 10th Armored Division was in there a day before we were and had some very hard fighting before we ever got into it.'1 vol, 336 pgs 2013 US, CASEMATE
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1-226180 Collins, Michael, David Hilborn, Martin King THE FIGHTING 30th DIVISION: They Called Them Roosevelt's SS Combat chronicle of the 30th Infantry Division. Recruited mainly from the Carolinas and Georgia and Tennessee, they were one of the hardest-fighting units the U.S. ever fielded in Europe. What was it about these men that made them so indomitable? They were tough and resilient for a start, but this division had something else. They possessed intrinsic zeal to engage the enemy that often left their adversaries in awe. Their U.S. Army nickname was the 'Old Hickory' Division. But after encountering them on the battlefield, the Germans themselves came to call them 'Roosevelt's SS.'

Covers the hedgerows of Normandy, the gallant stand against panzers at Mortain, brutal slugfest around Aachen and the Westwall, and the Battle of the Bulge. Each chapter is meticulously researched and assembled with accurate timelines and after-action reports. The last remaining veterans of the 30th Division and attached units who saw the action firsthand relate their remarkable experiences here for the first, and probably the last time. This is precisely what military historians mean when they write about 'fighting spirit.'

There have been only a few books written about the 30th Division and none contained direct interviews with the veterans. This work follows their story from Normandy to the final victory in Germany, packed with previously untold accounts from the survivors. These are the men whose incredible stories epitomize what it was to be a GI in one of the toughest divisions in WWII.
1 vol, 360 pgs 2021 US, CASEMATE
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2-226180 Collins, Michael, David Hilborn, Martin King THE FIGHTING 30th DIVISION: They Called Them Roosevelt's SS Combat chronicle of the 30th Infantry Division. Recruited mainly from the Carolinas and Georgia and Tennessee, they were one of the hardest-fighting units the U.S. ever fielded in Europe. What was it about these men that made them so indomitable? They were tough and resilient for a start, but this division had something else. They possessed intrinsic zeal to engage the enemy that often left their adversaries in awe. Their U.S. Army nickname was the 'Old Hickory' Division. But after encountering them on the battlefield, the Germans themselves came to call them 'Roosevelt's SS.'

Covers the hedgerows of Normandy, the gallant stand against panzers at Mortain, brutal slugfest around Aachen and the Westwall, and the Battle of the Bulge. Each chapter is meticulously researched and assembled with accurate timelines and after-action reports. The last remaining veterans of the 30th Division and attached units who saw the action firsthand relate their remarkable experiences here for the first, and probably the last time. This is precisely what military historians mean when they write about 'fighting spirit.'

There have been only a few books written about the 30th Division and none contained direct interviews with the veterans. This work follows their story from Normandy to the final victory in Germany, packed with previously untold accounts from the survivors. These are the men whose incredible stories epitomize what it was to be a GI in one of the toughest divisions in WWII.
1 vol, 360 pgs 2021 US, CASEMATE
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1-226100 Colvin, James EIGHTH ARMY VERSUS ROMMEL: Tactics, Training and Operations in North Africa 1940-1942 Covers the Desert War from 1940 through the Battle of Alamein in 1942. Examines the undertrained and underfunded pre-war British Army, contrasting its leadership with its opposite numbers in Germany, and demonstrates how and why Eighth Army had difficulties in its first 18 months of fighting the Afrika Korps. Includes 30 b/w photos and 11 b/w maps.

Also examines the battles from the perspective of the commanders, the decisions they made and how cultural influences effected tactics and decisions of the Eighth Army high command. Ultimately, British commanders were as much the product of their military culture and education as Rommel and his commanders were of theirs, but British military culture and education was, for much of this period, markedly less fit for purpose than the German. 1 vol, 262 pgs 2020 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-226540 Cooper, Anthony SUB HUNTERS: Australian Sunderland Squadrons in the Defeat of Hitler's U-boat Menace 1942-43 Numbers 10 and 461 Squadrons of the Royal Australian Air Force flew Sunderland flying boats from bases in Wales and Devon as part of RAF Coastal Command; these two sister squadrons flew long-range daylight missions over the eastern Atlantic, patrolling Britain's southwest approaches. They hunted and killed U-boats transiting between their mid-Atlantic hunting grounds and their bases in Bordeaux, and fought furious air battles over the heaving seas of the Bay of Biscay, against Luftwaffe Ju88 long-range fighters tasked specifically with shooting them down. These two Australian squadrons established a combat record second to none. Includes 39 color and black & white photos. 1 vol, 352 pgs 2021 UK, FRONTHILL MEDIA
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1-202150 Cooper, Bryan WAR OF THE GUN BOATS, THE The 'little ships' of the Second World War - the fast and highly maneuverable motor torpedo boats and gunboats which fought in coastal waters all over the world - developed a special kind of naval warfare. With their daring nightly raids against an enemy's coastal shipping - and sometimes much larger warships - they acquired the buccaneering spirit of an earlier age. And never more so than in the close hand-to-hand battles which raged between opposing craft when they met in open waters.

Large numbers of these small fighting boats were built by the major naval powers. The Germans called them Schnellboote (Fast Boats), referred to by the British as E-boats (E for Enemy). In the Royal Navy they were MTBs and MGBs. The American equivalent were PT boats (for Patrol Torpedo). They fought in the narrow waters of the English Channel and the stormy North Sea, in the Mediterranean off the coasts of North Africa and Italy and among the islands of the Aegean, across the Pacific from Pearl Harbour to Leyte Gulf, in Hong Kong and Singapore, and off Burma's Arakan coast.

Bryan Cooper's book traces the history and development of these craft from their first limited use in the First World War and the fast motor boats designed in the 1930s for wealthy private clients and water speed record attempts. With account of the battles which took place during the Second World War, when the vital importance of coastal waters came to be recognized, he captures the drama of this highly individual form of combat. And not least the sea itself which was the common enemy of all who crewed these frail craft.1 vol, 224 pgs 2009 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-79930 Coox, Alvin D. NOMONHAN:Japan Against Russia, 1939 From May to September 1939 Japan and the Sovietsfought a fierce war on the Mongolian plains thatended with a decisive Soviet victory; b/w tables &maps, appendicies, biblio, index.1 vol, 1252 pgs 2002 US, STANFORD UNIVERSITY
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1-914013G Copeaux, Florent VAE VICTUS BOARD GAME #13: Orages a L'Est (Storms in the East) Includes rules in English.

Battle of Tali-Ihantala (June 25 to July 9, 1944) was part of the Finnish-Soviet Continuation War (1941-1944) during World War II. The battle was fought between Finnish forces -- using war materiel provided by Germany -- and Soviet forces. To date, it is the largest battle in the history of the Nordic countries.

Battle of Turda 1944: Troops from the Hungarian 2nd Army and the German 8th Army fought a defensive action against Romanian and Soviet forces.1 vol, 24 pgs 2015 FRANCE, CERIGO EDITIONS
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1-COM1098 Copley, Ernie THE WAR IN PACIFIC 1941-1945 Simulates the military, naval, economic, diplomatic, and political aspects of World War II in the Asia and the Pacific theatres. TWP may be played on its own or may be combined with The War: Europe 1939-1945 ('TWE') to recreate the entire Second World War. In conjunction with The War's Expansion Kit, gamers can now enjoy the complete TW franchise. The game includes TW: Global rules linking the Asia/Pacific and European theaters.

Features sophisticated carrier-warfare rules that capture the unique features of the Allied naval struggle against Japan. Further, TWP isn't just a naval strategy contest. Unlike some WWII strategy games, Nationalist China plays an active role in TWP, and a player's diplomatic strategy in China may be as important as his military strategy.

As in TWE, there are numerous optional rules and variants, from the Doolittle raid to Japanese Fleet suicide missions. Scenarios include Changsha (Nationalist China vs. Japan, Fall 1939); Guadalcanal; Coral Sea; Midway; the Eastern Solomons; Leyte; Okinawa, 1941-1945 Pacific War Campaign; 1942-1943 Turning Point; and TW-Global, combining TWP and TWE into one monster campaign game.

For those who want to run the full Europe-Pacific campaign, joining both games together, you'll need about 80 hours to recreate all of WWII.

Product Information:
Complexity: High (about 8 out of 10)
Solitaire Suitability: Good
Time Scale: 1 turn = 3 months
Map Scale: 1 hex = 100-120 miles/hex
Unit Scale: Fleets and Task-Forces; Air: Wings; Land: Divisions, Corps and Army
Players: two
Playing Time: 50 hours for full campaign (1.5 hours and up for scenarios)

Components: 2 maps; 8 full sheets of 5/8-inch counters; 28 full color 8.5x11-inch cards with various displays, tracks, reminders, tables, charts, worksheets, etc.; 1 rules booklet; 1 scenario booklet; 1 deck of variant cards; 2 dice; and 1 full color box and lid - the big 3' deep box.
1 vol, 1 pgs 2021 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-205930 Cornich, Nik PARTISAN WARFARE ON THE EASTERN FRONT 1941-1944: Images of War Series Between 1941 and 1944, in the war on the Eastern Front, Soviet partisans fought a ruthless underground campaign behind the German lines. During those three terrible years of occupation, they spied on the Germans, disrupted their communications, sabotaged road and rail routes, and carried out assassinations and raids, and thousands of these irregular soldiers lost their lives. Yet their exploits are frequently overlooked in general histories of the conflict, and their experience of the war and their contribution to the Soviet victory are rarely recognized.

That is why Nik Cornish's collection of photographs of the Soviet partisans is a landmark in the field. In a sequence of over 150 images, most of them previously unpublished, he gives a fascinating all-round portrait of the lives of the partisans and their struggle to resist and survive in a war that was waged with almost unparalleled cruelty on both sides.

In addition, in his commentary, he outlines the history of the partisans - their desperate, chaotic beginnings in the wake of the German attack, their increasing coordination, daring and effectiveness as the war went on, and the key role they played as the Germans were forced back. He also records, through the photographs, the merciless counter-measures taken by the Germans and the reprisals.

His book gives a compelling insight into one of the most important sideshows of the Second World War.1 vol, 160 pgs 2014 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-211310 Cornish, Nic HITLER VERSUS STALIN: The Eastern Front 1941-1942 -- Barbarossa to Moscow -- Images of War Series Another volume in Images of War series' photograph-intensive books contains 150 photographs covering the German invasion of the USSR: Operation Barbarossa. Covers Ukraine, Belarus, and the Baltic states; the clashes at Brest, Smolensk, Kiev; the failure of Operation Typhoon; and more.1 vol, 128 pgs 2016 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-213680 Cornish, Nik HITLER VERSUS STALIN: The Eastern Front 1942-1943 -- Stalingrad to Kharkov, Images of War Contains 175 photographs. This phase of the war between Germany and the Soviet Union saw dramatic changes of fortune, offensives and counteroffensives on a massive scale, and these events are also illustrated in these rare photographs. These vivid images show the front-line fighting, the troops and the conditions on both sides, but they also document the consequences of war for the civilians under German occupation and the devastation of the Russian towns and cities.1 vol, 144 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-214490 Cornish, Nik HITLER VERSUS STALIN: The Eastern Front 1943 - 1944 -- Kursk to Bagration: Images of War Series Next in the 'Images' series and the third volume in Nik Cornish's photographic history of the Eastern Front in WWII.

Previously unpublished images show the epic scale of the build-up to the Kursk battle and the enormous cost in terms of lives and material of the battle itself. They also show that the military initiative was now firmly in Soviet hands, for the balance of power on the Eastern Front had shifted and the Germans were on the defensive and in retreat.

Subsequent chapters chronicle the hard-fought and bloody German withdrawal across western Russia and the Ukraine, recording the Red Army's liberation of occupied Soviet territory, the recovery of key cities like Orel, Kharkov, and Kiev, the raising of the siege of Leningrad and the advance to the borders of the Baltic states.

Not only do the photographs track the sequence of events on the ground, they also show the equipment and weapons used by both sides, the living conditions experienced by the troops, the actions of the Soviet partisans, the fight against the Finns in the north, the massive logistical organization behind the front lines, and the devastation the war left in its wake.1 vol, 100 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-217390 Cornish, Nik HITLER VERSUS STALIN: The Eastern Front 1944-1945 - Warsaw to Berlin Images of War series In the fourth and final volume of Nik Cornish's photographic history of WWII on the Eastern Front and the defeat of the German army, the destruction and occupation of the cities in eastern Germany and the humiliation of the German people are shown in mostly unpublished wartime photographs. Includes 200 illustrations.

The extent of the fighting, from the Baltic in the north to the Balkans in the south, is recorded in a selection of graphic images, as is the tenacity and desperation of the German resistance and the unstoppable force of the Red Army as offensive after offensive crushed the Third Reich. While most of the photographs show the Red Army, its troops, equipment, and the conditions in which it fought, the shattered cities of Germany and eastern Europe and the suffering and destitution of the civilians are recorded in graphic detail.1 vol, 144 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-68960 Corum, James S. ROOTS OF BLITZKRIEG, THE Analysis of Hans von Seeckt and German MilitaryReform prior to WW2, best single volume on thesubject, notes, extensive biblio, index.1 vol, 274 pgs 1992 LAWRENCE, UNIV OF KANSAS
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1-223780 Cox, James Blazing Star, Setting Sun - The Guadalcanal-Solomons Campaign November 1942-March 1943 From popular Pacific Theatre expert Jeffrey R. Cox comes this insightful new history of the critical Guadalcanal and Solomons campaign at the height of World War II. His previous book, Morning Star, Rising Sun, had found the US Navy at its absolute nadir and the fate of the Enterprise, the last operational US aircraft carrier at this point in the war, unknown.

This new volume completes the history of this crucial campaign, combining detailed research with a novelist's flair for the dramatic to reveal exactly how, despite missteps and misfortunes, the tide of war finally turned. By the end of February 1944, thanks to hard-fought and costly American victories in the first and second naval battles of Guadalcanal, the battle of Empress Augusta Bay, and the battle of Cape St George, the Japanese would no longer hold the materiel or skilled manpower advantage. From this point on, although the war was still a long way from being won, the American star was unquestionably on the ascendant, slowly, but surely, edging Japanese imperialism towards its sunset.

Jeffrey Cox's analysis and attention to detail of even the smallest events are second to none. But what truly sets this book apart is how he combines this microscopic attention to detail, often unearthing new facts along the way, with an engaging style that transports the reader to the heart of the story, bringing the events on the deep blue of the Pacific vividly to life.1 vol, 512 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-204580 Cox, Jeffrey RISING SUN FALLING SKIES: The Disastrous Java Sea Campaign of World War II Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Japanese offensive in the Far East seemed unstoppable. Allied forces engaged in a futile attempt to halt their rapid advance, culminating in the massed fleet of American, British, Dutch, and Australian forces (ABDA) clashing with the Japanese at the battle of the Java Sea - the first major sea battle of World War II in the Pacific.

But, in a campaign crippled by poor leadership and disastrous decisions, the Allied response was catastrophic, losing their largest warships and their tenuous toe-hold in the south Pacific within the first 72 hours of the battle. This defeat left ground troops cut off from reinforcement and supply, with obsolete equipment, no defense against endless Japanese air attacks, and with no chance of retreat. However, although command decisions were to condemn the Allies to defeat, the Allied goal was never an outright victory, simply a delaying action.

Facing a relentless and thoroughly vicious enemy, the combined forces responded not by running or surrendering, but by defiantly holding on in a struggle that was as much a test of character, bravery, and determination as it was a test of arms, ultimately costing the Allies ten vessels and the lives of 2,100 brave sailors.

This book reconstructing battles that in hindsight were all but hopeless and revealing where fatal mistakes and missed opportunities condemned the Allied forces in an insightful and compelling study of the largely overlooked clash in the Java Sea. 1 vol, 504 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-216060 Cox, Jeffrey MORNING STAR, MIDNIGHT SUN: The Early Guadalcanal-Solomons Campaign of World War II August-October 1942 Following the disastrous Java Sea campaign, the Allies went on the offensive in the Pacific in a desperate attempt to halt the Japanese forces that were rampaging across the region. With the conquest of Australia a very real possibility, the stakes were high. Their target: the Japanese-held Soloman Islands, in particular the southern island of Guadalcanal.

Hamstrung by arcane pre-war thinking and a bureaucratic mind-set, the US Navy had to adapt on the fly in order to compete with the mighty Imperial Japanese Navy, whose ingenuity and creativity thus far had fostered the creation of its Pacific empire. Starting with the amphibious assault on Savo Island, the campaign turned into an attritional struggle where the evenly matched foes sought to grind out a victory.

Quite readable account with all the nuances of command interlaced with operational maneuvers and tactical anecdotes.1 vol, 448 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-216060 Cox, Jeffrey MORNING STAR, MIDNIGHT SUN: The Early Guadalcanal-Solomons Campaign of World War II August-October 1942 Paperback version of this quite readable account with all the nuances of command interlaced with operational maneuvers and tactical anecdotes.

Following the disastrous Java Sea campaign, the Allies went on the offensive in the Pacific in a desperate attempt to halt the Japanese forces that were rampaging across the region. With the conquest of Australia a very real possibility, the stakes were high. Their target: the Japanese-held Soloman Islands, in particular the southern island of Guadalcanal.

Hamstrung by arcane pre-war thinking and a bureaucratic mindset, the US Navy had to adapt on the fly in order to compete with the mighty Imperial Japanese Navy, whose ingenuity and creativity thus far had fostered the creation of its Pacific empire. Starting with the amphibious assault on Savo Island, the campaign turned into an attritional struggle where the evenly matched foes sought to grind out a victory.1 vol, 448 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-236100 Cox, Jeffrey DARK WATERS, STARRY SKIES: The Guadalcanal-Solomons Campaign, March-October 1943 Analysis combines with microscopic attention to detail and an engaging style to describe how, despite missteps and misfortunes, the tide of the Pacific War finally turned in the Allies' favor.

By the end of February 1944, thanks to hard-fought and costly American victories in the first and second naval battles of Guadalcanal, the battle of Empress Augusta Bay, and the battle of Cape St George, the Japanese would no longer hold the materiel or skilled manpower advantage. From this point on, although the war was still a long way from being won, the American star was unquestionably on the ascendant, slowly, but surely, edging Japanese imperialism towards its sunset.1 vol, 528 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-2239003 Crippa, Paolo The Tankers of Mussolini The Armored Group M Leonessa of G.N.R. constituted a unicum among the Armed Forces of the Italian Social Republic. In fact, it was the most consistent and operational of the few units equipped with armored vehicles, operating above all in the anti-partisan struggle. But the Leonessa descended directly from the homonymous Tanks Group which, before the Armistice, was part of the 1st Armored Division M of the MVSN, consisting of personnel loyal to the Duce, renamed after July 25th 136th Armored Division Centaur 2nd.

After the Italian surrender, all the material of the Division was confiscated by the Germans, including the Panzer III, the Panzer IV and the Stug.III of the Leonessa. But part of the Division's staff refused to fight against the former allies and, putting the red M's and the black shirt back in search of weapons and tanks in the now empty Italian barracks, to continue the war alongside the Germans.1 vol, 100 pgs 2020 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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1-2239005 Crippa, Paolo Bersaglieri's units of the Italian Social Republic The general disarray caused by the Armistice on 8th September 1943 had immediate repercussions on the Bersaglieri units, both present in the Peninsula and abroad.

The Bersaglieri, however, were among the first to reorganize and take up arms again, both in the South, where at the end of September 1943 the LI Battalion of Bersaglieri was included in the First Motorized Grouping, and in the North, where in a short time the Bersaglieri Battalion Mussolini, the Bersaglieri Regiment Luciano Manara and the 3rd Volunteer Regiment were formed.1 vol, 100 pgs 2020 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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1-22539023 Crippa, Paolo THE ARMORED UNITS OF THE ROYAL ARMY AND THE ARMISTICE V1 The Armistice of 8 September 1943 caught the Italian armored units scattered not only on the national territory, but also abroad. Like all Italian units, reaction to the armistice was varied. The units that opposed the German attacks, although in need of armaments, fought for reasons of desperation, in a war that was now lost, and for a touch of military pride. This first volume deals with Italian tank and Armored Cavalry units' reactions and the attempts to defend the city of Rome. 1 vol, 100 pgs 2021 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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1-22539025 Crippa, Paolo THE DIVISIONS OF THE ARMY OF THE RSI 1943-1944: Volume 2 This second volume covers the 'San Marco' Division, which operated in Liguria and Garfagnana, against the Allies, until the end of the conflict, and the 'Monterosa' Alpine Division.

Two-volume set examines the Divisions formed by the Army of the RSI as well as the departments used in the fight against the partisans by the Republican National Army, starting from the last months of 1943.

The purpose of 'continuing the war' had always been present since the beginning of autumn 1943 in the military authorities of the Social Republic. During talks between Mussolini and Hitler it was agreed to form a new fascist army of 10 to 15 divisions. In reality, only 4 were planned and formed by the Republican National Army: 1st Bersaglieri Division 'Italy,' 2nd Grenadiers Division 'Littorio,' 3rd Marine Division 'San Marco,' and 4th Alpine Division 'Monterosa.'1 vol, 100 pgs 2021 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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2-32970 Cross, Robin CITADEL, THE BATTLE OF KURSK Analysis of the greatest armored battle in WWII, over 1,000 tanks and guns took part. Cross examines the methods of command and how they affected the outcome of the battle, b/w illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 288 pgs 1992 LONDON, MICHAEL O'MARA
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1-194210 Crossley, James Bismarck: The Epic Chase: The Sinking of the German Menace This new book revises previous theory of the events of May 1941, in which earlier publications have failed to reveal the full extent of the capabilities of both British and German radar or the significance of British ULTRA signal intercepts in the naval hunt for the Bismarck.

6 x 9.25 inches, 15 photos, 4 charts.1 vol, 176 pgs 2010 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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1-980051 Crowdy, Terry DECEIVING HITLER Combining military deceptions with the double-agent networks, the allies were able to send the enemy misleading information about Allied troops, plans and operations. Glossary, index.1 vol, 352 pgs 2008 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-2239018 Cucut, Carlo THE ARTILLERY OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE ITALIAN SOCIAL REPUBLIC The present study intends to fill, or at least try to partially fill, a gap in the artillery equipment present in the Departments of the Armed Forces of the Italian Social Republic. This is a difficult subject to evaluate since, with the exception of the four Divisions trained in Germany and equipped on the basis of well-defined armament tables, all the Departments that fought under the flag of RSI, did not have a battle order defined by tables. of armament, but they were rather armed with what they had found or recovered during the months of reconstruction.1 vol, 100 pgs 2020 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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1-206180 Czajkowski, Zbigniew translates by Marek Czajkowski Warsaw 1944 - An Insurgent's Journal of the Uprising 'Authentic, dramatically realistic, showing the tragedy of a generation thrown into a hopeless battle. A priceless treasure against which other memoirs pale in comparison.' Lech Dzikiewicz

'The Author has described the scenes of fighting so vividly . almost impossible to believe he had come out unscathed' Kultura

'An exceptionally valuable document - great historical and literary value'. Dziennik Polski

This remarkable Journal, written shortly after the event, describes not only the author's own experiences of the 1944 Warsaw Uprising but the wider picture. With the Soviet Army's arrival imminent, the Polish Underground fighters decided to wage open warfare against the hated Nazi occupiers. This courageous decision was taken despite the Poles' chronic shortage of arms, ammunition and medical support. They fully expected the Soviets to relieve them gratefully for hastening the defeat of the Germans. With cruel and calculated cynicism, the Soviets halted their offensive and let the uneven match be settled without their involvement. The outcome was inevitable - Warsaw was largely destroyed, the Polish men, women and children fighters crushed and the Nazis weakened. The Soviets then moved in.

This journal is a unique record of the bitter fighting when neither side was prepared to give quarter1 vol, 176 pgs 2014 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-COL3471 Dalgliesh, Tom COMBAT INFANTRY: WWII Squad-Level Boardgame Combat Infantry is a fast-paced World War II squad-level board game, employing our wooden blocks. The game system features innovative and interactive rules for Fire Combat, Close Combat, Morale, and Leaders. The game is sophisticated, yet very playable.

You command a German or American infantry battalion, composed of three infantry companies and a heavy weapons company. Expansion sets will include British, Soviet, Italian, and Japanese battalions. Unit types include: Leaders, Rifle Squads, Machine Guns, Mortars, Anti-Tank, and Tanks. Units are organized by battalion, company, and platoon and must maintain unit integrity.

The wood blocks in this game provide fog-of-war and step reduction with no muss or fuss. Two 16.5x22-inch geomorphic maps at a scale of 100 meters per hex are included.1 vol, 1 pgs 2017 US, COLUMBIA GAMES
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1-227160 Danby, Jeff DAY OF THE PANZER On August 15, 1944, L Company hit the beaches in southern France as part of Operation Dragoon, joined by the tank crews of 2nd Lt. Andrew Orient's 3rd Platoon -- all veterans of Cassino. Despite logistical problems, the Third Division attacked north through the Rhone River valley, with L Company and its supporting tanks leading the regimental charge. Then the Germans launched a sharp counterattack with rampaging Panther tanks. Includes 40 b/w photos. 1 vol, 384 pgs 2021 US, CASEMATE
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1-227921 Danby, Jeff MEN OF ARMOR: The History of B Company, 756th Tank Battalion in World War II -- Part 1: Beginnings, North Africa, and Italy Narrative unfolds at the individual tanker's level by following key members of the unit through campaigns.

The 756th Tank Battalion (Light) activated at Fort Lewis in June 1941 and by early 1942 were equipped with new M3 light tanks. While companies A and C took part in Operation Torch, B Company was withheld for lack of cargo space in the transport ships and rejoined the battalion two months later in North Africa. The units undertook reconnaissance missions following the landings in Salerno.

In December 1943, the battalion was ordered to upgrade into medium tank (Sherman) unit. Given less than a month to reorganize and train in M4s, the battalion was sent into the Mignano Gap on January 11, 1944 and supported the 34th Infantry Division in the capture of Cervaro and Monte Trocchio. Later in January, B Company supported the troops of the 100th Battalion on bloody but ill-fated attempts to cross the Rapido river - finally at the third attempt the battalion established a secure bridgehead across the Rapido. During the next two days the nearby town of Caira was also captured, opening a clear avenue for an attack on Cassino.1 vol, 392 pgs 2021 US, CASEMATE
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1-227922 Danby, Jeff MEN OF ARMOR: The History of B Company, 756th Tank Battalion in World War II -- Part 2: Cassino and Rome Narrative unfolds at the individual tanker's level by following key members of the unit through campaigns.

The 756th Tank Battalion (Light) activated at Fort Lewis in June 1941 and by early 1942 were equipped with new M3 light tanks. While companies A and C took part in Operation Torch, B Company was withheld for lack of cargo space in the transport ships and rejoined the battalion two months later in North Africa. The units undertook reconnaissance missions following the landings in Salerno.

In December 1943, the battalion was ordered to upgrade into medium tank (Sherman) unit. Given less than a month to reorganize and train in M4s, the battalion was sent into the Mignano Gap on January 11, 1944 and supported the 34th Infantry Division in the capture of Cervaro and Monte Trocchio. Later in January, B Company supported the troops of the 100th Battalion on bloody but ill-fated attempts to cross the Rapido river - finally at the third attempt the battalion established a secure bridgehead across the Rapido. During the next two days the nearby town of Caira was also captured, opening a clear avenue for an attack on Cassino.1 vol, 384 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-89950 Danby, Jeff DAY OF THE PANZER, THE Covers L Company, 15th Regiment, 3rd Division as it pushed north from Marseilles in pursuit of the retreating Germans in August 1944. The focuses is the small scale unit actions. Maps, illust, index1 vol, 365 pgs 2008 US, CASEMATE PUBLISHING
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1-210430 Dando, Neal FROM TOBRUK TO TUNIS: The Impact of Terrain on British Operations and Doctrine in North Africa, 1940-1943 This book focuses on the extent to which the physical terrain features across Egypt, Libya and Tunisia affected British operations throughout the campaign in North Africa during the Second World War. One main theme of the work analyses the terrain from the operational and tactical perspective and argues that the landscape features heavily influenced British operations and should now be considered alongside other standard military factors.

The work differs from previous studies in that it considers these additional factors for the entire campaign until the Axis surrender in May 1943. Until now it has been widely assumed that much of the Western Desert coastal plateau was a broadly level, open region in which mobile armored operations were paramount. However this work concentrates on the British operations to show they were driven by the need to capture and hold key features across each successive battlefield. At the operational level planning was led by the need to hold key ground across Libya and especially the province of Cyrenaica during the crucial middle period of the campaign.

A secondary theme of the work argues that British forces began to improvise certain tactical doctrines, which altered the early practice of combined arms assaults into one of the Infantry and Armored formations fighting largely separated battles until the autumn of 1942. Other developments in doctrine which were affected by the terrain included the practice of unit dispersal to hold key ground and the use of temporary units such as Jock columns to harass and engage the enemy. The two themes are inter-linked and contribute fresh insights to the debate on British methods of warfare. Supported by 24 pages of specially commissioned color maps.1 vol, 216 pgs 2016 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-236040 Dando, Neil FROM TOBRUK TO TUNIS: The Impact of Terrain on British Operations and Doctrine in North Africa 1940-1943 Focuses on how the physical terrain features across Egypt, Libya, and Tunisia affected WWII British operations. Analyzes the terrain from the operational and tactical perspective and argues that the landscape features heavily influenced British operations and should now be considered alongside other standard military factors. Concentrates on the need of British operations to capture and hold key features across each successive battlefield.

A secondary theme of the work argues that British forces began to improvise certain tactical doctrines, which altered the early practice of combined arms assaults into one of the Infantry and Armoured formations fighting largely separated battles until the autumn of 1942. Includes 24 pages of color maps.1 vol, 210 pgs 2023 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-197990 Darling, Kev US CARRIER WAR: Design, Development and Operations 300 b/w photos within text, plus two 16-page color sections. This book covers all aspects of the operations made by US aircraft carriers, from their introduction into service during WW1 to the continuing conflicts in the Middle East. America's part in WWI saw the deployment of US Navy aircraft operating from coastal bases - mainly Curtiss flying boats. In the immediate postwar period the first aircraft carriers were commissioned; Langley, Saratoga, and Lexington.

After the wreckage had settled in the mud of Pearl Harbor, US Navy fighters engaged the Japanese for the first time at Wake Island. Japan continued its conquest of the Pacific countries and Islands throughout 1941. The USN then went on the offensive when two carriers attacked the Gilbert-Marshall Islands, and the Doolittle raid against Japan was launched from USS Hornet. During the Battle of Coral Sea the US Navy achieved a significant victory. Meanwhile in the Atlantic, US Carriers including Wasp and Ranger undertook escort duties across Atlantic. The latter also helped with the supply of Spitfires to Malta.

Post WWII actions included the War in Korea when the US Navy deployed for operations covering combat on both the east and west coasts. During the War over Vietnam USMC and US Navy aircraft were deployed from carriers against targets in North and South Vietnam. Most recent carrier deployments include both Gulf Wars and continuing middle-eastern conflicts.

Appendices include technical details of USN carriers and the aircraft types flown.1 vol, 312 pgs 2012 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-209910 Davies, Norman TRAIL OF HOPE: The Anders Army - An Odyssey Across Three Continents Following the conquest of Poland by Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union in 1939, hundreds of thousands of Polish families were torn from their homes and sent eastwards to the arctic wastes of Siberia. Prisoners of war, refugees, those regarded as 'social criminals' by Stalin's regime, and those rounded up by sheer chance were all sent 'to see the Great White Bear'.

However, with Hitler's invasion of the Soviet Union in Operation Barbarossa just two years later, Russia and the Allied powers found themselves on the same side once more. Turning to those that it had previously deemed 'undesirable', Russia sought to raise a Polish army from the men, women and children that it had imprisoned within its labor camps to create the Polish II Corps or 'Anders Army.'

This recounts the compelling story of this unit and their exceptional journey from the gulag of Siberia through Iran, the Middle East, and North Africa to the battlefields of Italy to fight shoulder-to-shoulder with Allied forces. Complete with previously unpublished photographs and first-hand accounts from the men and women who lived through it, this is a unique visual and written record of one of the most fascinating episodes of WWII.1 vol, 600 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-224170 de Beaulieu, Charles Leningrad - The Advance of Panzer Group 4, 1941 This account of Panzer Group 4's advance was written by Walter Charles de Beaulieu, chief of staff of Panzer Group 4. Published in German in 1961, this is the first English translation. Beaulieu not only gives a detailed account of the Panzer Group's advance, but also offers an assessment of the fighting, an examination of how Panzer Group 4's operations were affected by the limitations imposed on Army Group North, and the lessons that can be learnt from its experiences in the Baltic States. He concludes with a discussion of whether Leningrad could ever have been taken. Includes 10 maps.

Panzer Group 4, which included LVI Panzer Corps and XLI Panzer Corps, was to lead the way. By the end of the first day the group had pushed 70 kilometers into enemy territory in June 1941. Red counterattacks on their unprotected flanks slowed them down, resulting in the tank battle of Raseiniai, but the group managed to capture Dunaburg on the Western Dvina on June 26, with a bridgehead established shortly thereafter. The group then pushed northeast through Latvia to the Stalin Line. In mid-July Hoepner was preparing to push the last 100 kilometers to Leningrad, however Leeb, commander of the army group, had other plans for the group and the advance did not continue for several more weeks.
1 vol, 216 pgs 2020 US, CASEMATE
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1-226680 de Beauliey, Charles GENERAL ERICH HOEPNER: A Military Biography This volume in the Die Wehrmacht im Kampf series examines Erich Hoepner's leadership of panzer formations in Poland in 1939, France in 1940, and Russia in 1941. It is written by Walter Chales de Beaulieu, a general staff officer who fought alongside Hoepner. Erich Hoepner was one of the most competent tank commanders of World War II, playing a significant role in Germany's early successes.

As the commander of the XVI Panzer Corps at the outbreak of war in 1939, Hoepner carried out the main thrust towards Warsaw. The panzer corps covered 250 kilometers and reached the outskirts of the city in only eight days.

In 1940, commanding the same formation, Hoepner fought the French Cavalry Corps in Belgium, partook in the encirclement of Allied forces near Dunkirk, and advanced southwards over the Weygand Line deep into French territory.

In 1941, Hoepner became the commander of Panzer Group 4, which was the main attack formation for the advance on Leningrad. It made rapid progress to begin with, but an increasingly wide and exposed front meant that the attack gradually ground to a halt. After one final attempt to capture the city in the middle of September failed, the panzer group was redeployed to the central sector of the Eastern Front. It was there that the panzer group was to help with the push towards Moscow. In conjunction with Panzer Group 3, Hoepner's Panzer Group 4 completed and eliminated the Vyazma pocket. Hoepner frequently felt that he was not allowed to advance on Moscow quickly enough by his superiors, yet his decision to conduct a withdrawal in January 1942 led to his dismissal.
1 vol, 264 pgs 2021 US, CASEMATE
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1-192660 de Vries, Guus MG34 Machinegun The sixth volume of the Propaganda Photo Series is the first detailed publication on the MG34, Germany's most important machine gun of World War II. This book contains a description of the development, production and use, the accessories and markings of the MG34, including many pictures and descriptions of prototypes and variants that have never been depicted and described before.

The most important quality of the Propaganda Photo Series however, is a unique selection of original German World War II propaganda photos, most never published before. The combination of solid information and original photos makes the Propaganda Photo Series the most extensive and reliable source of German small arms 'in-use', depicting the weapons and equipment as they were actually used.

9 x 9, 220 illustrations, 1 vol, 152 pgs 2010 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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1-229280 de Watervliet, Jean-Michael BELGIUM IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR When the Germans invaded neutral Belgium in May 1940, defeat and occupation were inevitable but Belgian armed forces held out against a vastly superior enemy for 18 days. The elected Government went into exile in London but King Leopold III controversially remained with his people as a prisoner.

Covers the Belgians who continued the fight both outside and inside their country, including two Belgian RAF squadrons, the Colonial Army that defeated the Italians in East Africa, and the Belgian Brigade that fought from Normandy to Germany.

Also includes the Belgian Resistance and organized escape routes, sabotage against the Germans, and spy efforts on behalf of the Allies as well as collaborators and those who fought for the Germans. Large numbers of them were tried postwar for war crimes and treason.
1 vol, 224 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-235550 Degtev, Dimitry HITLER'S AIR BRIDGES: The Luftwaffe's Supply Operations of the Second World War The Luftwaffe's transport aircraft played a vital role in supplying German forces in every WWII theater.

In early May 1940, the battle of Norway was nearing its climax, but General Eduard Dietl's 3rd Jager division was blocked by the Allies in the Narvik area. Only the Luftwaffe could provide effective assistance to the encircled troops. The special purpose groups KGr.zbV107 and KGr.zbV108 were ordered to supply the division by air. Transports delivered ammunition, food, and other supplies for German sailors who found themselves on land.

This was the first of a number of occasions in which the Luftwaffe's transport Gruppen, often equipped with the slow, but reliable Junkers 52, created an air bridge to supply troops cut off or surrounded by the enemy. The transport Gruppen had previously been involved in supporting the advance of German forces during the Polish campaign, this being followed by the capture of Denmark, The Netherlands, Belgium, and Greece.

During Operation Barbarossa, German troops were dispersed over the vast expanses of Russia. It was a country without roads where the normal supply by trucks and trains to the troops was difficult and sometimes impossible. Often, it was only the Luftwaffe's transport aircraft that kept the Germans fighting.

But with Hitler's insistence that there should be no retreat despite the overwhelming strength of the Soviet forces, his Germans armies found themselves surrounded and the Luftwaffe had to create air bridges to supply the beleaguered troops. Nowhere was this more evident than the Battle of Stalingrad, Goering having convinced Hitler that the Luftwaffe was capable of keeping the Sixth Army supplied.

As the war increasingly turned against the Third Reich, air bridges were vital in supporting and maintaining its garrisons in places such as Demyansk, Holm, Korsun, Budapest, Breslau, and many others. 1 vol, 296 pgs 2022 UK, AIR WORLD
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1-228320 Degtev, Dmitry AIR BATTLE FOR MOSCOW: 1941-1942 The book presents the air battle for Moscow, describing in detail the actions of the aircrew on both sides. On 22 July 1941, Operation Clara Zetkin, the Luftwaffe's aerial assault on Moscow, began. But the Luftwaffe was opposed by the 'Stalin's Falcons', the elite 6th Air Defence Corps, which defended the Soviet capital with a determination which saw bitter duels to the death and horrendous casualties on both sides.

Details of losses, biographical outlines of the key individuals, analyses of the different aircraft and a full chronology of the battle are presented, as well as numerous exclusive photos, documents, and drawings. Also tells of the fate of German pilots caught in Russian captivity, and the adventures of those who were able to survive and escape from the Russian executioners. Many myths concerning the battle are also challenged, such as the often-stated belief that Moscow's anti-aircraft defenses were the most powerful in the world and that it was the Soviets who were the finest pilots.1 vol, 256 pgs 2021 UK, AIR WORLD
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1-193820 Delaforce, Patrick Churchill's Desert Rats in North-West Europe: From Normandy to Berlin In this fine account of the British 7th Armored Division, the author who fought alongside the Desert Rats describes the division's battles from the beaches, the breakout battles (Goodwood and Bluecoat), the liberation of Northern France, and Belgium. After taking Ghent there was the long months fighting in the Peel country of the Netherlands before Operation BLACKCOCK, the Rhine Crossing and the final advance into Germany, the capture of Hamburg, and the Allies' triumphant entry into Berlin.1 vol, 232 pgs 2010 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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1-207090 Delaforce, Patrick MONTY'S NORTHERN LEGIONS Monty's famous desert legions -- 7th Armored Division, 51st Highland Division and 50th Northumbrian Division -- helped him win at El Alamein and throughout North Africa, and eventually in North West Europe after D-Day.

This book profiles two other distinguished formations which played significant roles in the liberation of North West Europe.

The 50th Tyne Tees Division was a fine infantry division first blooded at El Alamein and later in Sicily. Monty gave 50th Division the dangerous honor of attacking on D-Day in the first wave ashore on 'Gold' Beach. The only D-Day Victoria Cross was awarded to CSM Hollis of the Green Howards. The division fought through the Normandy campaign up towards the German border before disbandment in late 1944.

The 15th Scottish Division's three brigades swept into Normandy in Operation 'Epsom', Monty's first great battle for Caen. They fought their way through France and the Low Countries and were one of two assault divisions entrusted with storming across the Rhine in Operation 'Plunder.'1 vol, 192 pgs 2014 UK, FRONTHILL MEDIA
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1-208780 Delaforce, Patrick Onslaught on Hitler's Rhine - Operations Plunder and Varsity March 1945 Operation Plunder was Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery's swan song. It is rarely mentioned in the Second World War history books, and when it is, both American and British military historians dismiss it as being ultra-cautious.

Monty was by nature a cautious commander with dwindling manpower resources. Operation Market Garden in September 1944 had not been successful in achieving a major lodgment over the Rhine. Monty knew that Hitler regarded the Rhine as his final barrier, and his storm-troopers and paratroops had fought like demons for four weeks in February/March 1945 defending the Siegfried Line in Operations Veritable and Blockbuster. Presumably they would continue to defend their own country to the bitter end. So, in command of a British, a Canadian and an American army Monty ensured by very careful planning, including a huge airborne drop in Operation Varsity, that the great onslaught would be furious, quick, ruthless and highly successful. And so it was.

Patrick Delaforce fought in Blockbuster, Plunder and all the river battles in his armored battle group, which reached the Danish frontier just before Stalin's Cossacks. The book is part of a Fonthill trilogy by Delaforce: Monty's Rhine Adventure (Market Garden); and Invasion of the Third Reich (the campaign after Plunder). 194 b/w illust.1 vol, 240 pgs 2015 UK, FONTHILL MEDIA
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1-224100 Delaforce, Patrick The Black Bull - From Normandy to the Baltic with the 11th Armoured Division The 11th Armored Division, famous for its Black Bull insignia, was widely recognized as being among the best armored divisions in northwest Europe during the Second World War. This book tells the story of the Division in the words of the soldiers who fought with it: of its part in the three ferocious battles in Normandy-Operations EPSOM, GOODWOOD and BLUECOAT, the great 'Swan' to Amiens, the taking of Antwerp; right flanking for MARKET GARDEN, back-up in the Ardennes and the final slog into Germany across well-defended river barriers, to the liberation of Belsen, Lubeck and the Danish frontier. 60 b/w illustrations

The Division suffered 10,000 casualties, with almost 2,000 lost in action, and so this is also a story of courage and the hardships of a winter campaign, of being wounded, comradeship and fighting fear. Contributions are included from twelve of the regiments who proudly wore the sign of the Black Bull. Memories from troop commanders and riflemen, bombardiers and signalmen, tank crews, troop leaders and from the dashing GOC are brought together to reveal what life was like at the sharp end.

The Black Bull is liberally illustrated with contemporary photographs showing the Division in action. It will appeal not only to those who still have memories of the battles and to those who fought in the Second World War, but also to readers interested in the day-to-day actions and thoughts of soldiers in the front line for almost a year.
1 vol, 256 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-87560 Delize, Jean U-BOOTE CREWS: Daily Life 1939-1945 Written a specialist on naval history this book tells how the men were recruited and their training routine. Also cover day to day life aboard the U-Boats, biblio, index.1 vol, 128 pgs 2007 FRANCE, HISTOIRE & COLLEC
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1-226950 Delve, Ken HOW THE RAF AND USAAF BEAT THE LUFTWAFFE Examines the main campaigns in which the RAF - and later the Allies - faced the Luftwaffe and argues that by the latter part of 1942 the Luftwaffe was no longer a decisive strategic or even tactical weapon. While remarkably resilient, the Luftwaffe was on a continual slide to ultimate destruction. Examines its demise by way of defective strategic planning from its inception, failure to provide decisive results over Britain in 1940 and over the Mediterranean and Desert in 1941-1942, and its failure to defend the Reich and the occupied countries against the Allied bomber offensive. Details numerous aspects to these failures, including equipment (aircraft and weapons), tactics, leadership (political and military), logistics, morale, and more. 1 vol, 256 pgs 2021 UK, GREENHILL BOOKS
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1-204950 Denis, Eric STONNE 1940 In May 1940, the Panzers crossed the Meuse river. Guderian had the choice to go south and attack the rear of the Maginot line or to head west in order to encircle the French troops holding the Meuse line.

The town of Stonne and the woody hills of Mont-Dieu were the single area where it was possible to try to stop the German advance. To attack the Germans, the French urged elements from the 3rd DIM, the 3rd DRC, and the 4th BCC to face elements of the 10th Panzer Division and the Grossdeutschland infantry Regiment.

Stonne saw very hard fighting, the town itself switched sides 17 times in 3 days. Some German officers mentioned Stonne among the battles they will never forget. Most of the Grossdeutschland infantry regiment of the 1940 western campaign were lost in Stonne.

The town was totally occupied only on May 25, French pockets were still resisting to the enemy. The French infantry lost many men too: one of the 51e RI company finished the battle with only five sergeants and 30 soldiers. The battle of Stonne has be called by the Germans the 'Verdun of 1940.' 1 vol, 84 pgs 2014 FRANCE, HISTOIRE AND COLLECTIONS
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1-193460 Denton, Mansel Battle for Narva, 1944 Whereas other German units in 1944 had failed to hold their ground in Russia, Heeresgruppe Nord still clung tenaciously to one of the last occupied positions near Soviet territory; the Estonian city of Narva. That toehold was what these volunteers would fight so dearly for in arduous winter conditions, hugely outnumbered by their opponents.

Massing on the other side were Soviet troops with vengeance in their hearts. Having endured months of near starvation at Leningrad and Oranienbaum, those soldiers would finally get their chance to fight the enemy who had earlier invaded their homeland. The city itself would be fought over for months in relentless battles, often erupting into savage close-quarter combat and frequently leading to thousands of casualties.

It incorporates large amounts of photographic evidence. The photographs and their captions offer uncommon insight into the life of the average combatant under German command wanting nothing more than to survive another day. In some cases the photos dating back to 1944 are contrasted with the same location as seen today. That photographic evidence is effectively supported by accurate historical and archival research, including geographic data.

8 x 11 inches, 120 photographs, 3 maps, tables.1 vol, 112 pgs 2010 UK, HISTORY FACTS BOOKS
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1-914028G Di Silva, Pacal VAE VICTUS BOARD GAME # 28: Typhoon Over the Pacific Simulates WWII between the Japanese Empire and the US and Allies from December 1941 to August 1945. The game does not cover 'the China Incident' of 1937, the Soviet offensive of August 1945, or the attack on Pearl Harbor, which is accounted for in the Allied set-up.

Typhoon is primarily a one-player game since only one side had the initiative at any given time in this war. The Japanese struck first and occupied much of the area, but after the Solomons, they never really acted offensively again. Then the Allies, after a disastrous start, launched their reconquering offensive until Japan's surrender. It is simplest to put the player in the role of the active side and let the rules determine the actions of the non-active side.

The player begins in command of the Japanese Empire, and the game will end with victory, or the end of the success and geographic expansion will lead the player to switches sides and becomes the Allied commander.

Victory is determined at the end of the game by adding the points won by the two sides.
It is also possible to play the game with two players. Simply let each player act during his own Operations Phase, but keep the reaction rules and the Japanese logistical rules.

Game Components: One 59 x 41 cm map; 216 die-cut counters and markers; One rule book including scenarios; One color player aid.

Rules in English.1 vol, 24 pgs 2021 FRANCE, CERIGO EDITIONS
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1-206670 Diamond, Jon STILWELL AND THE CHINDITS: The Allied Campaign in Northern Burma 1943 - 1944 - Images of war This latest book in the highly successful Images of War series covers the dramatic events that saw ultimate Allied victory over the Japanese in remote Northern Burma on the Chinese border. The plan involved two separate but concurrent operations. US Army General Joseph Stilwell was ordered to train up two Chinese divisions and together with a US special force (Merrill's Marauders) advance to seize the key Japanese base at Myitkyina.

At the same time Brigadier Orde Wingate and his 77 Brigade (known as the Chindits) penetrated and fought deep behind Japanese lines. While the success of this Operation (LONG STOP) remains debatable, the Chindits' courage and determination destroyed the myth of Japanese invincibility. Despite terrible deprivation a second much larger operation (THURSDAY) went ahead.

As this highly informative and well illustrated book reveals, the concept was ultimately successful with Myitkyina falling to Stilwell's Chinese/US force in mid 1944. The Chindits and Maranders, now greatly depleted by enemy action, malnutrition and disease were evacuated to India but became legends.

Note: The preliminary cover of the book says 'Sitwell,' presumably fixed before actual printing.1 vol, 176 pgs 2014 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-209350 Diamond, Jon FALL OF MALAYA AND SINGAPORE: Images of War series In just 10 weeks from 8 December 1941 to mid February 1942, British and Imperial forces were utterly defeated by the numerically inferior Japanese under General Yamashita.

British units fought hard on the Malayan mainland but the Japanese showed greater mobility, cunning, and tactical superiority. Morale was badly affected by the loss of HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse to Japanese aircraft on 19 December as they sought out enemy shipping. Panic set in as military and civilians withdrew south to Singapore.

Thought to be an impregnable fortress, its defenses against land attacks were shockingly deficient. General Percival's leadership was at best uninspired and at worst incompetent. Once the Allied troops withdrew to Singapore it was only a matter of time before surrender became inevitable. To make matters worse, reinforcements arrived but only in time to be made POWs.

The whole catastrophe is brilliantly described in this highly illustrated book. 1 vol, 208 pgs 2015 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-217620 Diamond, Jon ON TO ROME: Anzio and Victory at Cassino, 1944 - Images of War series Early in 1944, the Allied advance was halted by the German defense of the Gustav Line. Even with the deployment of Eighth Army reinforcements from the Adriatic, every effort to capture Monte Cassino failed. Fifth Army's VI Corps' amphibious landing at Anzio in January, while initially successful stalled in the face of formidable German counter-attacks and the beachhead was effectively besieged.

The stalemate at Anzio and along the Gustav Line was finally broken in mid May by the Allied Spring offensive. After bitter fighting and the total destruction of the famous Benedictine Abbey, the Germans began their withdrawal towards Rome. Days later the reinforced VI Corps broke out of the Anzio bridgehead and linked up with Fifth Army units on 25 May. But by evading the Allied attempt to trap them south of Rome and despite Rome being occupied by the Allies in early June the bulk of the German 14th Army lived to fight another day. The Italian campaign had another nine costly months to run.

This superbly researched account traces the course of the bitterly fought battles between January and June 1944 in words and images. Includes 240 b/w illust/photos.1 vol, 240 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-222610 Diamond, Jon Montgomery's Rhine River Crossing Operation Plunder- Images of War series After the Normandy break-out, the Allies' headlong dash east came to a halt in the autumn with the ill-fated MARKET GARDEN operation and over-extended supply lines short of the Rhineland. After repulsing the Nazis' daring Ardennes offensive, Montgomery's and Bradley's Army Groups cleared the Reichwald and Rhineland and closed on the Rhine.

With both sides aware of the strategic significance of this physical barrier the stakes could not have been higher. Eisenhower's plan involved a vast airborne assault by General Ridgway's XV11 Airborne Corps (codename VARSITY) and the simultaneously coordinated river crossing by Monty's 21 Army Group codename PLUNDER with Dempsey's British Second Army and General William H. Simpson's US Ninth Army.

This superbly illustrated and researched book describes the March 1945 assault crossing involving naval amphibious craft, the air and artillery bombardment and diversionary attack by the British 1st Commando brigade at Wesel. In concert with VARSITY and PLUNDER, Patton's US Third Army Group crossed further south.1 vol, 240 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-223850 Diamond, Jon MacArthur's Papua New Guinea Offensive, 1942-1943 The Japanese seizure of Rabaul on New Britain in January 1942 directly threatened Northern Australia and, as a result, General Douglas MacArthur took command of the Southwest Pacific Area. In July 1942, the Japanese attacked south across the Owen Stanley mountain range.

Thanks to the hasty deployment of Australian militiamen and veteran Imperial Force troops the Japanese were halted at Ioribaiwa Ridge just 27 miles from Port Moresby.

MacArthur's priority was to regain Northeast New Guinea and New Britain. The capture of airfields at Buna and reoccupation of Gona and Sanananda Point were prerequisites. The Allied offensive opened on 16 November 1942 with Australian infantrymen and light tanks alongside the US 32nd Infantry Division.

Overcoming the Japanese and the inhospitable terrain in tropical conditions proved the toughest of challenges. It remains an achievement of the highest order that the campaign ended successfully on 22 January 1943. This account with its clear text and superb imagery is a worthy tribute to those who fought and, all too often, died there.
1 vol, 240 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-225410 Diamond, Jon Hell in the Central Pacific 1944: The Palau Islands - Images of War Series In September 1944, to prevent Japanese air interdiction against General MacArthur's planned invasion of the Southern Philippines, the Americans attacked Peleliu and Angaur in the Palau group of the Western Caroline Islands. Admiral Halsey, commanding the US Third Fleet, feared the heavily defended Palaus would be costly for his III Amphibious Corps comprising the 1st Marine Division and the 81st Infantry Division. Includes 250 black and white photos.

While Angaur fell in four days, on Peleliu the Japanese resisted tenaciously using their underground fortifications on the Umurbrogel Ridge overlooking the airfield. It was only after over two months' bitter fighting that the Americans finally controlled the island. Despite the heavy cost, the benefits of this hard fought and costly victory were doubtful. In the event, Mindanao and other Southern Philippine Islands were bypassed by MacArthur in favor of a direct assault on Leyte on 20 October. But, as the graphic images and well researched text bear witness, there is no denying the courage and determination shown by the attacking US forces. 1 vol, 160 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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1-227850 Diamond, Jon THE LIBERATION OF THE PHILIPPINES: Images of War series General Douglas A MacArthur, Commander of the Southwest Pacific Area, saw the liberation of the Philippines Archipelago as the launching board for the invasion of the Japanese Home Islands. By late 1944, with the capture of New Guinea and surrounding islands, the US Sixth and Eighth Armies were poised for the challenge. Includes 250 black and white illustrations

American forces landed on Leyte on 20 October 1944 with the Leyte Gulf naval battle quickly following. By 25 December the island was cleared opening the way for Lieutenant General Walter Krueger's Sixth Army to invade Luzon on 9 January 1945. Bitter Japanese resistance required Eichelberger's Eighth Army as reinforcements. Manila finally fell on 4 March. In the meantime Bataan was captured on 16 February and Corregidor on 2 March after a US airborne assault. Fighting continued and MacArthur finally declared the liberation of the Archipelago on 5 July, just a month before the atom bombs fell on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.1 vol, 192 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-231250 Diamond, Jon BURMA VICTORY 1944-1945: Photographs from Wartime Archives Images of War series General Stilwell's ad hoc force of Merrill's Marauders, American-trained Chinese divisions, Kachin guerrillas, and General Wingate's Chindits conducted a northern Burmese offensive that led to the coup de main seizure of Myitkyina's airfield in May 1944. In August 1944, after a protracted siege, Myitkyina town on the Irrawaddy River fell to the Allies. At the same time elements of General Slim's 14th Army were mounting a defense of northeastern India at Imphal and Kohima against Imperial Japan's 15th Army; Operation U-Go, led by General Mutaguchi, from March to July 1944. Thereafter, the Allies began two major campaigns.

First, the northern Burmese Sino-American offensive re-opened the land supply route to China via a newly-built Burma Road, which replaced the American Air Transport Command's airlift that had kept Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek's Chinese forces supplied.

The second offensive was by General Bill Slim's multi-national British 14th Army under, which advanced south-east through the Arakan. The 'Forgotten Army' eventually re-occupied Mandalay and Rangoon.1 vol, 240 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-235720 Diamond, Jon THE THREE BATTLES OF EL ALAMEIN: Rare Photographs from Wartime Archives - Images of War Another volume in the popular Images of War series covers the battles of El Alamein, where British General Bernard Montgomery's troops triumphed over German Field Marshal Rommel's Panzerarmee Africa in Autumn 1942. Includes 250 black and white photos and illustrations.1 vol, 232 pgs 2023 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-235220 Didden, Jack and Swarts, Maarten THE ARMY THAT GOT AWAY: German 15th Army History of the German 15th Army from its inception in 1942 to its arrival in the Netherlands at the end of September 1944. Deals with its fighting in Normandy and fills gaps in most WWII histories about events from Normandy to Market Garden. Includes 100 maps and more than 900 pictures, most of them never published before.1 vol, 528 pgs 2002 GERMANY, DE ZWAARD VISCH
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1-968001 Dildey, Doug 001 Battle of Britain 1940 - The Luftwaffe's 'Eagle Attack' New Air Campaign Series.

The Battle of Britain was one of the most iconic campaigns of World War II, where the 'Few' of the Royal Air Force took on the might of the German Luftwaffe. At stake was not just air superiority over the British Isles -- a German victory would enable Hitler's plan to invade and conquer the last Allied country left fighting.

While most narratives of the battle focus on the brave pilots of Fighter Command, this book tells it from the perspective of the German strategists as they attempted the clear the skies over Britain. Explaining Hermann Goring's plans, the Luftwaffe's capabilities in 1940, the RAF's defenses, and how the fierce aerial battles over south-east England were fought, this fully illustrated fresh study is based on original documents and new analysis by an expert on the campaign.1 vol, 96 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-223380 Dildy, Douglas C To Defeat the Few - The Luftwaffe's campaign to destroy RAF Fighter Command, August-September 1940 Over the past 80 years, histories of the Battle of Britain have consistently portrayed the feats of 'The Few' (as they were immortalized in Churchill's famous speech) as being responsible for the RAF's victory in the epic battle. However, this is only part of the story. The results of an air campaign cannot be measured in terms of territory captured, cities occupied or armies defeated, routed or annihilated. Successful air campaigns are those that achieve their intended aims or stated objectives. Victory in the Battle of Britain was determined by whether the Luftwaffe achieved its objectives.

The Luftwaffe, of course, did not, and this detailed and rigorous study explains why. Analysing the battle in its entirety in the context of what it was - history's first independent offensive counter-air campaign against the world's first integrated air defence system - Douglas C. Dildy and Paul F. Crickmore set out to re-examine this remarkable conflict. Presenting the events of the Battle of Britain in the context of the Luftwaffe's campaign and RAF Fighter Command's battles against it, this title is a new and innovative history of the battle that kept alive the Allies' chances of defeating Nazi Germany.
1 vol, 384 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-205330 Dix, Anthony THE NORWAY CAMPAIGN AND THE RISE OF CHURCHILL 1940 Opens with a summary of the issues and personalities in British politics in the 1930s. The consequences of appeasement and failure to re-arm quickly became apparent in April 1940. The Royal Navy, which had been the defense priority, found itself seriously threatened by the Luftwaffe's control of the skies. The economies inflicted on the Army were all too obvious when faced by the Wehrmacht. Losses of men and equipment were serious and salutary.

The campaign itself is broken down into three phases - the landings in support of the Norwegians, the evacuation from Central Norway, and, finally, the campaign in the North which remained credible until the fall of France. While the campaign in Norway (April to June 1940) was a depressing opening to active hostilities between Britain and Nazi Germany, it led directly to Churchill's war leadership and The Coalition. Both were to prove decisive in the long term.1 vol, 264 pgs 2014 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-206230 Doherty, Richard EIGHTH ARMY IN ITALY 1943-45: The Long Hard Slog Eighth Army, Britain's most famous field army of the twentieth century, landed in Italy in September 1943 and fought continuously until the defeat of the Germans in early May 1945.

This book studies the experience of Eighth Army in the Italian campaign, examining how a force accustomed to the open spaces of North Africa adjusted to the difficult terrain of Italy where fighting became much more a matter for the infantry than for the armor. It also compares the qualities of the commanders of Eighth Army in Italy: Montgomery, Leese and, finally, McCreery.

The book uses official records at various levels, personal accounts - some never before published - and published material to present a picture of an army that, although defined as British, was one of the war's most cosmopolitan formations. Its soldiers came from the UK, Canada, India, Ireland, Nepal, New Zealand, Poland and South Africa as well as from Palestine - the Jewish Brigade - and from Italy itself.1 vol, 272 pgs 2014 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-210960 Doherty, Richard CHURCHILL'S GREATEST FEAR: The Battle of the Atlantic - 3 September 1939 to 7 May 1945 The Battle of the Atlantic (Churchill's term) was arguably the pivotal campaign of the Second World War -- it was certainly the longest starting with the sinking of RMS Athenia on 3 September 1939 and ending with the torpedoing of SS Avon Dale on 7 May 1945.

This superbly researched work covers all the major aspects of The Battle, balancing the initial advantages of Admiral Donitz's U-Boat force, the introduction of the convoy system, the role of the opposing surface fleets and air forces, relative strengths and the all important technical developments. Intelligence particularly the Bletchley Park intercepts played an increasingly important part in the final outcome.

The author concludes that May 1943 was the moment when the Allies seized the initiative and, despite desperate German efforts, never lost their advantage. Using official records, personal accounts and a wealth of historical research, this work gives the reader a splendidly concise yet broad account of the course of the campaign, the men who fought it on both sides and the critical moments and analysis of the outcome.1 vol, 320 pgs 2016 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-215390 Doherty, Richard EL ALAMEIN 1942: Turning Point in the Desert The Battle of El Alamein is well established as a pivotal moment of WWII. Following the wildly fluctuating fortunes of the opposing sides, there was a real risk that Rommel's Afrika Korps and his Italian allies would break through and seize Cairo with catastrophic strategic and political implications for the Allies. That this never happened is, of course, well known but, as this highly readable yet authoritative work reveals, there were moments of extreme peril and anxiety.

Churchill's bold, nay desperate, decisions concerning key appointments, Montgomery's stubborn refusal to be rushed, Rommel's chronic logistic problems and critical air superiority are all examined in expert detail. The author's description of the actual fighting is brought to life by personal accounts as well as his complete grasp of the plan and tactics involved.1 vol, 288 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-218270 Doherty, Richard MONTE CASINO: Opening the Road to Rome One of the bloodiest WWII European battles was from January to June 1944 for the Gustav Line, anchored on Monte Cassino, famous for its Benedictine Abbey. Better known as the Battle of Cassino, the campaign only ended when Rome was liberated.

With General Sir Harold Alexander in overall command, the Allied Army Group in Italy consisted of Fifth (US) and Eighth (British) Armies -- with some 20 allies nations involved. The book recognizes the contributions of all elements and flags up the inevitable national tensions and rivalries exacerbated by restrictions of terrain and weather. Allied commanders, using ingenuity, highly effective artillery and sophisticated close air support, finally triumphed over their formidable German adversaries. Includes 32 black and white illustrations.1 vol, 464 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-226340 Doherty, Richard A NOBLE CRUSADE: The History of the Eighth Army, 1941-1945 First published in 1999, this offers a comprehensive history of the British Eighth Army that was formed in Egypt in September 1941. A year later, under Montgomery, it defeated Rommel's Panzerarmee Afrika at El Alamein which led to the victorious end of the North African campaign at Tunis in May 1943. Landings in Sicily and a slugfest up the Italian peninsula followed. With soldiers drawn from every Empire and Commonwealth country, its troops were awarded 34 Victoria Crosses. Includes 32 black and white illustrations. 1 vol, 368 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-237170 Doherty, Richard VICTORY IN ITALY: 15th Army Group's Final Campaign 1945 Describes and analyzes the 1945 campaign in Northern Italy that saw the 5th (US) and 8th (British) Armies surprise the Germans with its speed and brilliance. Covers how planning, preparation, and training outweighed the diversion of major formations to NW Europe, appalling terrain, harsh climate, and general battle fatigue. Equipment was improvised and air/ground operations coordinated to a very high level. As a result the Germans capitulated on 2 May before the surrender in Germany. 1 vol, 272 pgs 2023 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-212950 Domagalski, John UNDER A BLOOD RED SUN: The Remarkable Story of PT Boats in the Philippines and the Rescue of General MacArthur The story behind the exploits of the unit that was immortalized in the blockbuster 1945 movie 'They Were Expendable' starring John Wayne and Robert Montgomery. Includes 16 pages of photos.

During the opening days of World War II in the Pacific, a small group of American sailors in the Philippines were propelled into the forefront of the fighting. They were manned with six small wooden torpedo (PT) boats and led by a courageous, larger-than-life character in Lieutenant John D. Bulkeley. The men of Torpedo Boat Squadron 3 faced insurmountable odds as they conducted a series of heroic operations against the navy and air power of Imperial Japan.

As America's defense of the Philippines crumbled under the weight of a massive Japanese assault, the courageous activities of Bulkeley's men made headlines across the US - often as the only good news coming from the bleak Pacific front. The unit achieved everlasting fame by evacuating General Douglas MacArthur from the front. Then the squadron continued to fight on until all six of its torpedo boats were lost under fire. The fate of the doomed American defenders was sealed when the Japanese won the battle for the islands in the spring of 1942.1 vol, 304 pgs 2016 US, CASEMATE
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1-219500 Domagalski, John INTO THE DARK WATER: The Story of Three Officers and PT-109 Made famous by her final commanding officer, John F. Kennedy, PT-109 is one of the most celebrated warships in American history. Behind the familiar account of the future president and the boat's violent demise is its little-known record under two previous officers during the swirling battles around Guadalcanal. This book provides the complete record of PT-109 in the Pacific, as well as a valuable glimpse of how the American Navy's daring and initiative found its full playing field in World War II.

In these mainly nocturnal fights, when the Japanese navy was at its apex, America's small, fast-boat flotillas would sally out to probe enemy strength, vying with enemy destroyers, who were similarly roaming the waters and able to blast a PT-boat out of the water if main armament could be brought to bear. It was constant hit-and-run and dodging between searchlights across Iron Bottom Sound.

Bryant Larson and Rollin Westholm preceded Kennedy as commanders of PT-109, and their fights with the brave ship and its crew hold second to none in the chronicles of US Navy daring. As the battles moved on across the Pacific the PT-boat flotillas gained confidence, even as the Japanese, too, learned lessons in how to destroy them.

Under its third and final commander, Kennedy, PT-109 was destroyed as a Japanese destroyer suddenly emerged from a dark mist and rammed it in half. Two crewmen were killed immediately but Kennedy, formerly on the swim team at Harvard, was able to shepherd his wounded and others to refuge. His unsurpassed gallantry can not resist retelling, yet the courage of the book's previous commanders have not till now seen the light of day.1 vol, 288 pgs 2019 US, CASEMATE
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1-230120 Domagalski, John ESCAPE FROM JAVA: The Extraordinary World War II Story of the USS Marblehead The old light cruiser Marblehead was living out her final years of naval service as a member of the United States Asiatic Fleet in 1941. This small group of mostly antiquated ships based in the Philippines sailed the waters of East Asia to show the American flag in places like China, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore. The sudden eruption of World War II in the Pacific put the warship on the front lines of the conflict as Imperial Japan unleashed a series of devastating attacks across the region.

On the morning of February 4, 1942, the warship was surprised by Japanese planes northeast of Java. Two large bombs slammed into Marblehead causing fires, casualties, and knocking out her steering gear. A third bomb exploded close by underwater. The near miss ripped a large gash into her hull allowing a torrent of water to rush inside the ship.

Explains how gunners toiled to keep their guns firing, with medical staff tending to the wounded, and alongside damage control sailors working in flooded compartments. The damage was critical, so much so the Japanese radioed they had sunk the ship. In fact, through courage, sacrifice, and super-human effort, Marblehead would successfully make a harrowing 13,000 mile journey back to the US.1 vol, 320 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-211280 Donnell, Clayton THE DEFENCE OF SEVASTOPOL 1941-1942: The Soviet Perspective In December 1941, while America was reeling from the attack on Pearl Harbor and the offensives of the German Army Groups North and Center were stalled in the mud and cold of the Russian winter, the German Eleventh Army encircled the vast fortress of Sevastopol in the Crimea, launching massive combined air, artillery, and land attacks against the heavily defended positions.

Describes the design and development of the Red Army's formidable base at Sevastopol and concentrates on the sequence of attacks mounted by the Wehrmacht on the strongpoints protecting the city. The forts and bunkers had to be taken one by one after devastating artillery and air attacks, the casualties on both sides were severe, and this brutal struggle went on for over six months. 1 vol, 256 pgs 2016 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-228970 Donnell, Clayton EBEN-EMAEL AND THE DEFENCE OF FORTRESS BELGIUM 1940 Covers the defenders of Fort Eben-Emael, considered to be Belgium's most powerful fortress, in 1940. This huge structure, with its powerful artillery and infantry weapons, was the key to the Meuse and Albert Canal defenses. In the darkness of the pre-dawn, German DFS 230 gliders drifted silently over the southern Netherlands, landing one by one on top of Eben-Emael. Within minutes German Special Forces troops destroyed most of the fort's weapons and observation capabilities. The following day, the garrison surrendered, and the door to Belgium and France was open.

Eben-Emael was only one of the nineteen forts of the fortified positions of Liege and Namur attacked in May 1940. Three new and 16 refurbished forts held out for several days, and often fought to the death. The story he tells contradicts the common assumption that these static defenses were rolled over or bypassed.1 vol, 272 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-210870 Dossena, Paolo HITLER'S TURKESTANI SOLDIERS: A History of the 162nd (Turkistan) Infantry Division This is the story of the 162nd (Turkistan) Infantry Division, a World War II German division composed of Central Asian Turkistanis. The book covers the political background (pan-Turkism) of the founders of this unit in German service, debunks some historical myths, and focuses on the most crucial events in the history of the division: The Gottschee battle (Slovenia) and the 'great winter mopping up' (northern Italy). Include 260 photos and two maps.

Pan-Turkish activists were prime movers in organizing Turkistani military units in German uniform. These men were completely unrelated to the occultist/esoteric beliefs, followed by some top Nazi leaders such as Heinrich Himmler or Alfred Rosenberg. The Pan-Turkish activists recruited the soldiers from Soviet POWs in Hitler's hands. Not all of the former prisoners were volunteers, some were forced to join, while a huge number of Soviet soldiers enlisted in order to survive German captivity (where a large number of their comrades had died because of ill treatment or starvation.)

Another huge problem was that Pan-Turkism is something different from Kemalism (Turkish-Anatolian secular and Jacobin nationalism), the former being the political movement aiming at the political union of all Turkic-speaking populations. This is why the German ambassador to Ankara reported that he thought that the Turkish Government might even be embarrassed by open Pan-Turk propaganda from Berlin. Despite this, four main Turkish or partially Turkish units in German uniform were formed. These units were part of the 'Eastern Troops', whose Soviet personnel (Baltics, Slavs, Caucasians, Turkmen, etc.) were integrated into the German forces.

It seems that the largest formation of the Eastern Troops in German service was the 162nd (Turkistan) Infantry Division. The most crucial event in the history of this formation was the 'great winter mopping up' (November 1944-January 1945). This operation (the clearing of Italian partisan independent republics which had been set up in the Northern Apennine mountains) was the greatest German anti-partisan action in Western Europe and one of the greatest anti-partisan operations of World War II.

The author undertook a massive field investigation to determine what happened in the mountains. He reached the conclusion that the Turkistani soldiers were victims twice over: as Easterners they were regarded as inferior beings by their Nazi masters, as non-Communists, they were regarded as traitors by the Allies. All of this explains why the life and the fate of these Turkmen was absolutely tragic.1 vol, 430 pgs 2016 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-198960 Doubler, Michael Closing With the Enemy: How Gis Fought the War in Europe, 1944-1945 Closing with the Enemy picks up where D-Day leaves off. From Normandy through the breakout in France to the German army's last gasp in the Battle of the Bulge, Doubler deals with the deadly business of war-closing with the enemy, fighting and winning battles, taking and More...holding territory. His study provides a provocative reassessment of how American GIs accomplished these dangerous and costly tasks.

Doubler argues that, without such ingenuity and imaginative leadership, it would have been impossible to defeat an enemy as well trained and heavily fortified as the German army the GIs confronted in the tortuous hedgerow country of northern France, the narrow cobblestoned streets of Aachen and Brest, the dark recesses of the Huertgen Forest, and the frigid snow-covered hills of the Ardennes. B/w photos and maps.


1 vol, 400 pgs 1994 US, UNIVERSITY PRESS OF KANSAS
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1-215230 Doyle, David CLEVELAND TANK PLANT: Aircraft and Military Vehicle Production at Cleveland Plant 2 (1942-1970) Built during WWII to construct B-29s, the facility originally known as Fisher Aircraft Plant 2 instead produced the ill-fated XP-75A Eagle fighter, as well as countless components for the B-29, supplying subassemblies to Boeing, Bell and Martin. Closed following WWII, the outbreak of war in Korea recalled the plant to service, but with an entirely new purpose. Reopened as the Cleveland Tank Plant, the massive 1.7 million square foot plant was retooled in 1951 to produce the M41 Walker Bulldog and the M42 Duster.

Through the succeeding years, the plant also churned out the M56 Scorpion, M114 Reconnaissance Vehicle, M108 and M109 self-propelled howitzer, the M551 Sheridan, and even the revolutionary MBT-70 tank. Through its life, the Cleveland Tank Plant was operated by Cadillac, Chrysler and Allison.

Explore the rich history of not only the Cleveland Tank Plant, but also its products and their wartime use, as well as the intricacies of armored vehicle production in general. This 112-page volume is profusely illustrated with over 200 vintage photographs, many of them previously unpublished and in vintage color.1 vol, 112 pgs 2017 CANADA, G-104 PRESS
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1-220640 Doyle, David M29 WEASEL TRACKED CARGO CARRIER & VARIANTS: Images of War series Conceived as part of a Top Secret project to disrupt Nazi Germany's atomic bomb program, the hastily developed Studebaker Weasel went on to one of, if not THE most successful of the wartime all-terrain vehicles. Designed with light weight to facilitate both air-dropping and efficient, high-speed operation in the snow, the vehicles were soon found to have excellent performance in the mud. 240 color & black and white photographs

Always amphibious, the later models were equipped with flotation tanks on each end and dual rudders in the rear for even more efficient operation in the water. Weasels were used on numerous fronts during WWII, were once again deployed in Korea, by the French in Vietnam, and numerous outposts during the Cold War. These pages provide an overview of the development, and a detailed look at the deployment and the machines themselves, of these iconic, all-terrain vehicles.1 vol, 168 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-220650 Doyle, David M36/M36B1 TANK DESTROYER: Images of War series Going into WWII, the prevailing strategy of the US command was that tanks were not to be used to engage enemy tanks in combat. Rather, tanks were to be the armored spearhead to breach enemy positions. Enemy tanks were to be dealt with by specialized weapons, aptly named tank destroyers. Includes 175 color & black and white illustrations.

While the 3-inch weapon of the M10 was superior to that found on earlier US tank destroyers, it was still found to be inadequate against the ever-increasing weight of German armor. An even larger gun, the 90mm M3, was placed in a new, bigger open-topped turret on 100 new hulls purpose built for this, and by remanufacturing M10A1s, primarily from US-based training units. As the supply of these chassis was depleted, additional vehicles were created by converting Diesel-powered M10s, resulting in the M36B2. The M36B1 was built from the ground-up as a tank destroyer, using a hull based on that of the M4A3 but featuring a standard M36 turret. Examination of rare surviving vehicles indicate that the M36B1 hulls were manufactured expressly for this purpose, and were not merely M4A3 hulls that were converted.

While US antitank doctrine changed, rendering all the tank destroyers obsolete post-WWII, many of these vehicles were supplied to other nations, and in fact some survived as combat vehicles into the 21st century.1 vol, 128 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-202010 Drabkin, Artem PANZER KILLERS: Anti-Tank Warfare on the Eastern Front What was it like to confront the German panzer armies as an anti-tank gunner on the Eastern Front during the Second World War? How could you hope overcome of one of the best-equipped, well-trained and tenacious armored forces of the time? And how did the Red Army's tactics and skills develop over the course of the war in order to counter the threat posed by the elite troops of the Wehrmacht?

The vivid personal narratives of Red Army anti-tank men selected for this book give a fascinating insight into these questions - and into the first-hand experience of anti-tank warfare 70 years ago. Their testimony reveals how lethal, rapid, small-scale actions - gun against tank - were fought, and it shows how such isolated actions determined the outcome of the massive offensives and counter-offensives that characterized the struggle on the Eastern Front. 1 vol, 224 pgs 2013 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-209940 Drabkin, Artem BARBAROSSA THROUGH SOVIET EYES: The First Twenty-Four Hours 22 June 1941 changed the direction of the Second World War. It also changed the direction of human history. Unleashing a massive, three-pronged assault into Soviet territory, the German army unwittingly created its own nemesis, forging the modern Russian state in the process. Thus, for most Russians, 22 June 1941 was a critical point in their nation's history. After the first day of 'Barbarossa' nothing would be the same again - for anyone.

Apparently caught off guard by Hitler's initiative, the Soviets struggled to make sense of a disaster that had seemingly struck from nowhere. Generals scrambled to mobilize ill-prepared divisions, pilots defied orders not to grapple with the mighty Luftwaffe, bewildered soldiers showed individual acts of blind courage, and civilians dumbstruck by air raid sirens and radio broadcasts told of German treachery.1 vol, 224 pgs 2013 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-234580 Drobyazko, Sergey ON THE EASTERN FRONT AT SEVENTEEN: The Memoirs of a Red Army Soldier, 1942-1944 Recruited into the Red army aged just 17, Sergei Drobyazko's introduction to battle is a violent one: forced to retreat from his home city of Krasnodar after it is set ablaze by German forces. Later, Drobyazko is captured by the Germans and placed in a concentration camp, where prisoners are reduced to eating scavenged rubbish and bathing battle wounds in urine.

After a daring escape from the camp, he enters service once more, rising to the rank of sergeant in an infantry regiment. During this time, he witnesses the execution of deserters and the routine ill-treatment of German prisoners of war by vengeful Soviet troops. After surviving an attack that decimates his detachment, Drobyazko is almost court-martialed. Seriously wounded in 1944, he retrains as a radio operator, but he never returns to the war front.

In this gripping memoir, Drobyazko sets down his experience of the war as it unfolded around him. He claims to have consulted no historical sources and to have simply relied on his own memory, making this a deeply personal account. Translated into English for the first time, this unique account will be enjoyed by readers with an interest in military history.1 vol, 288 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-66420 Duffy, James P. HITLER'S SECRET PIRATE FLEET Fascinating account of the fleet of nine warshipsthat cruised the seven seas disguised as merchant-men and sank/captured more than a million tons ofallied shipping, b/w maps/illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 222 pgs 2001 WESTPORT, PRAEGER PRESS
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1-202170 Edwards, Bernard JAPAN'S BLITZKRIEG: The Allied Collapse in the East 1941-42 Early on the morning of 7 December 1941, 360 Japanese carrier-borne aircraft made a surprise attack on the US naval base at Pearl Harbor, and laid waste to the American Far East Fleet. They sank four battleships, crippled three cruisers and three destroyers, and seriously damaged two other battleships. 164 planes were destroyed and 2,403 servicemen and civilians were killed -- all for the loss of 29 Japanese aircraft and 55 men. Two days later, the British battleships Prince of Wales and Repulse, were sunk by Japanese torpedo bombers as they raced north to intercept an enemy invasion force heading for Malaya.

In these two bold forays, the Japanese had successfully emasculated Allied naval power in the East. There now remained no big guns afloat anywhere in the Pacific and Indian oceans capable of opposing Admiral Yamamoto's ships.

So began Japan's blitzkrieg. The Malay peninsular was rapidly overwhelmed, Hong Kong surrendered on Christmas Day, Manila went the same way on the 31st, and on 15 February 1942, in one of the most ignominious defeats in modern warfare, 85,000 British troops laid down their arms, and the vital base of Singapore was in Japanese hands. Thereafter, the rays of the Rising Sun spread ever outwards, overrunning island after island, until even Australia was threatened.

The book tells how the Dutch Spice Islands, Java and Sumatra, became a last refuge for those fleeing before the Japanese whirlwind advance, and it was from here that the remaining Allied merchant ships in the area made their bid for freedom carrying hundreds of refugees. For many of these ships it was to be their last voyage.1 vol, 192 pgs 2006 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-202180 Edwards, Bernard T-34 IN ACTION The Soviet T-34 medium tank was one of the most famous and effective fighting vehicles of the Second World War. Along with the German Tiger and the American Sherman, it was a milestone in tank design that changed the course of the conflict. Much has been written about the technical history of the tank and the vital part it played in the huge tank battles on the Eastern Front, but less has been said about the men who went to war in the T-34 and lived, fought and sometimes died in these remarkable machines. This pioneering book, which is based on extensive interviews with tank crews, records their experiences and offers a compelling inside view of armored warfare in the mid-twentieth century. 1 vol, 224 pgs 2006 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-214710 Edwards, Bernard U-BOATS BEYOND BISCAY: Donitz Looks to New Horizons On the outbreak of war in 1939 Admiral Donitz's U-boat flotillas consisted of some thirty U-boats fully operational, with only six to eight at sea at any one time. Their activities were restricted mainly to the North Sea and British coastal waters. 8 pages of black and white plates.

When France fell in the summer of 1940, the ports in the Bay of Biscay gave direct access to the Atlantic, and the ability to extend their reach even to. The Royal Navy was unable to escort convoys much beyond the Western Approaches. In a short time, the Allies were losing 500,000 tons of shipping a month, every month. Donitz now looked over the far horizons, Americas Eastern Seaboard, the coasts of Africa, and the Mediterranean, where Allied merchantmen habitually sailed alone and unprotected. 1 vol, 208 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-COM1084 Edwards, John FORTRESS EUROPA: Designer Signature Edition Faithfully remastered and updated supersized edition (larger game maps and 5/8-inch counters) of the game that recreates the Allied campaign in Western Europe from D-Day to March 1945.

The Allied player must select an invasion site in June 1944 and make a successful landing, break out of the beachhead, drive across France, and push deep into Germany. The German player must prevent the Allied invasion or else conduct an orderly withdrawal across France, constantly delaying the Allies, and then perhaps counterattacking in the winter.

Updated Version Includes:
* Supersized map and counters
* Unit counter artwork embellished to include reduced strength, optional air units, and additional utility markers
*Charts and Tables available on the game map and on separate player aid cards for convenient referencing
*Re-designed and enhanced player aid cards
*Enhanced ergonomics are built into the set up and reinforcement charts (with helpful game play reminders)
*Revised Sudden Death Victory Conditions
*All new Invasion Sequence Chart to facilitate game play
*Rules presentation honors the acclaimed TAHGC edition with formatting improvements and a formalized Sequence of Play
*All errata from TAHGC edition have been incorporated into the rules
* Minor rules adjustments; no major changes to the Standard Game
*Revised and expanded optional rules based on extensive playtesting
*Updated scenarios with fine-tuning to maximize play balance

Product Information:
* Complexity: 6 out of 10
* Solitaire Suitability: 7 out of 10 (no hidden units)
* Time Scale: one week per turn
* Map Scale: 25 miles per hex
* Unit Scale: divisions, brigades, regiments, and battalions. Abstract naval and air units.
* Players: one to two, best with two
* Playing Time: 2-4 hours for scenarios, 8+ hours for campaign

Components: Two maps (43 x 34 inches); Three countersheets (5/8-inch size); Rules booklet; Two Player Aid Cards, 2-sided (duplicates); One German Player Aid Card; One Allied Player Aid Card; One Aircraft Mission Chart, 2-sided; One German Initial Game Set-up Display; Two German Arrival Schedule Displays; One German Battle of the Bulge Order of Battle Display; One Allied Initial Game Set-up Display; One Allied Arrival Schedule Display; One Allied Battle of the Bulge Order of Battle Display1 vol, 1 pgs 2019 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-COM1162 Edwards, John THE RUSSIAN CAMPAIGN: Remake of Original 1974 Jedko Edition Reprint and remake of classic wargame is a beginner's game of German invasion of USSR in WWII. The flavor of the campaign is captured with simple rules covering weather effects, rail movement, sea movement, HQ units, Stuka units, Russian paratroopers, combat supply and isolation, Russian partisan activity, replacements, and automatic victory conditions to help recreate a tense and action-packed gaming experience that you can complete in a single sitting.

Product Information:

Complexity: Low
Time Scale: 1 turn equals 2 months
Map Scale: 32 miles/hex
Units: army and corps
Players: 1-2 players
Solitaire: High
Playing Time: 5 hours or less

Components: One 22x34-inch mounted map, one countersheet (1/2-inch size counters); 1 Rulebook; 2 Player aid cards; and 2 six-sided dice.1 vol, 1 pgs 2022 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-194240 Edwards, Peter J. Rise and Fall of the Japanese Imperial Naval Air Service This book describes in considerable detail the people, events ships and aircraft that shaped the Air Service from its origins in the late 19th century to its demise in 1945. The formative years began when a British Naval Mission was established in Japan in 1867 to advise on the development of balloons for naval purposes. After the first successful flights of fixed-wing aircraft in the USA and Europe, the Japanese navy sent several officers to train in Europe as pilots and imported a steady stream of new models to evaluate.

During WWI, Japan became allied with the UK and played a significant part in keeping the German fleets of ships and submarines at bay in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. However, in the international naval treaties that followed, they felt betrayed since the number of capital ships, battleships, and cruisers that they were allowed was below those of the USA and the UK.

Aircraft carriers were not included, so a program of carrier building was started and continued until WWII. At the same time they developed an aircraft industry and at the beginning of war their airplanes were comparable, and in some instances superior, to those of the British and Americans.

6 x 9.5 inches, 68 photos and charts.1 vol, 0 pgs 2010 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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1-203680 Edwards. Robert SCOUTS OUT: A History of German Armored Reconnaissance Units in World War II First extensive treatment of the subject in English with 100 color illustrations and 500 b/w photos. This profiles of the armored reconnaissance vehicles that performed vital functions for the Third Reich's war machine. Includes capsule histories of the reconnaissance elements of panzer, mechanized infantry, Waffen-SS, and Luftwaffe divisions.

Includes first-hand accounts from reconnaissance soldiers. Lavishly illustrated with hundreds of photos, the majority of which have never been published before, as well as color illustrations of uniforms and insignia. Essential for historians, armor buffs, collectors, modelers, and wargamers.1 vol, 512 pgs 2013 US, STACKPOLE BOOKS
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3-AYG5001 Eickert, Uwe CONFLICT OF HEROES: Awakening the Bear Russia 41-42 High quality production value Euro-style game. It is a unique, easy to learn, fast playing system. Includes large counters, mounted maps, incredible graphics and lots of play aids.1 vol, 1 pgs 2008 US, ACADEMY GAMES
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1-COM014 Eldridge, BKnight, Ben COMMAND #14:Victory at Midway Features:

Carrier Victory
- The Battle of Midway
Teutoburgerwald
- The Battle that Saved English
Battlewagons Eternal
- History of the Iowa Class Battleships
Japanese Army In (and around) WW1
- Japanese vs the Germans & Russians
The Successors
- Clash of the Generals, 323-301 BC
The Aggravating, Arcane Military Trivia Quiz
- How much do you really know about Military History?
The Battle of Narva, 1944
- Beginning of the end of Army Group North
U.S. Light Infantry On The Modern Battlefield
- The story behind the 'lightfighters'
Victory at Midway, issue game
- Turning Point of the Pacific War, June 1942
Successors
- Clash of the Generals: 323-310 BC (Variant for Alexandros)
Xenophon
- March of the Ten Thousand, 401-400 BC (Variant for Alexandros)
D-Elim
- Strategies for Victory at Midway
Errata:
- Hougoumont, Wahoo, Desert Storm, Red Sky Morning 1 vol, 60 pgs 1992 US, XTR CORPORATION
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1-960003 Ellis, Chris 7TH FLIEGER DIVISION:Student's Fallschirmjager Origins/history, Organisation, O/B's, Campaign andBattle History, Insignia/Markings, color & b/wphotos/illust, biblio, index/1 vol, 96 pgs 2002 UK, IAN ALLEN LTD
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2-960003 Ellis, Chris 7TH FLIEGER DIVISION:Student's Fallschirmjager Origins/history, Organisation, O/B's, Campaign andBattle History, Insignia/Markings, color & b/wphotos/illust, biblio, index/1 vol, 96 pgs 2002 UK, IAN ALLEN LTD
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1-44680 Ellis, L.F. WAR IN FRANCE AND FLANDERS, THE British Official History of the 1940 campaign, b/w photos, (37) maps.1 vol, 564 pgs 1996 NASHVILLE, BATTERY PRESS
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1-78740 Engle, Eloise and Paananen, Lauri WINTER WAR, THE:SOVIET ATTACK ON FINLAND 1939-1940 Russia's invasion of Finland, b/w photos, maps1 vol, 176 pgs 1993 US, STACKPOLE BOOKS
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1-73480 Enjames, Henri-Paul G.I. COLLECTOR'S GUIDE 9x12, hundreds of color photos of every aspect of the GI in the ETO.1 vol, 144 pgs 2004 PARIS, HISTOIRE COLLECTIO
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1-73482 Enjames, Henri-Paul G.I. COLLECTOR'S GUIDE:Volume 2 9x12, hundreds of color photos of every aspect of the GI in the ETO. All the chapters from Volume 1 have been revised and an 132 additional pages added covering Stateside training, POW's in German Camps1 vol, 272 pgs 2008 FRANCE, HISTOIRE & COLLEC
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1-89980 Esteban, Jesus MILITARY INTERVENTION CORPS-SPANISH BLUE DIVISION 8.5x11, 400+ color & b/w images. Detailed study of the Spanish in the Wehrmacht 1941-45. Covers the Organization, Uniforms, Insignia and much more1 vol, 192 pgs 2008 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-2171215 Esteve, Michel Sherman - The M4 Tank in World War II The Medium Tank, M4, better known to the British as the Sherman, was the most widely used medium tank by the United States and western Allies in World War II. Reliable, relatively cheap to produce, and easy to maintain, thousands were distributed to the British Commonwealth and the Soviet Union by the Lend-Lease program. It first saw combat in North Africa, where it outclassed lighter German and Italian tanks. By 1944 the M4 was outgunned by the German heavy tanks, but it still contributed to the fight when deployed in numbers and supported by artillery and fighter-bombers. Includes 360 photographs, 110 diagrams.

A detailed insight into the development and deployment of the M4, this book covers the design and construction of the chassis, turret, engine, armaments and munitions and differences between the variants of the M4. It covers the difficulties facing the crews who fought in this legendary tank, exploring the training they received and the different combat methods perfected by the Allies, including landing from a landing craft, maneuvering in the bocage of Normandy, and fighting in the snow.

Fully illustrated with hundreds of contemporary and modern photographs and detailed diagrams, this complete account provides all the technical details of the construction of the M4, its maintenance and repair, and the logistics required to support it in combat
1 vol, 240 pgs 2020 US, CASEMATE
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2-209410 Failmezger, Victor AMERICAN KNIGHTS: The Untold Story of the Men of the Legendary 601st Tank Destroyer Battalion As the war began to swing in favor of the Allies, it became clear that no final defeat of the Third Reich would be possible until the armored monsters of the Panzerwaffe were defeated. But who would, or even could, take on the mighty Tigers and Panthers, just a handful of which could stop entire formations in their tracks?

The answer lay with the formation of a new type of unit, the Tank Destroyer Battalion. This is the story of the men and machines that made up the very first Tank Destroyer Battalion, the 601st, from their unique training and formation, to the final, desperate battles in the heart of Nazi Germany. Packed with rare material, letters, diaries and previously unpublished photographs, and now available in paperback, this is an intense and intimate chronicle of the men who fought the Panzers in an astonishing 10 campaigns and 546 days of lethal combat. 1 vol, 448 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-225290 Failmezger, Victor Rome - City in Terror, The Nazi Occupation 1943-44 In September 1943, following wave upon wave of Allied bombing, Italy announced an armistice with the Allies. Shortly afterwards, the German army disarmed Italian forces and, despite military and partisan resistance, quickly overran Rome. This offers a comprehensive history of the nine-month-long German occupation of the city brought low, of the terror and hardship of occupation, and of the disparate army of partisan fighters, displaced aristocrats, Vatican priests, Allied POWs and ordinary citizens who battled for its liberation.

The Gestapo wasted no time enforcing an iron grip on the city once the occupation was in place. They swiftly eliminated the Carabinieri, the Italian paramilitary force, rounded up thousands of Italians to build extensive defensive lines across Italy, and, at 5am one morning, arrested more than 1,000 Roman Jews and sent them to Auschwitz.

Resistance, however, remained strong. To aid the thousands of Allied POWs who escaped after the dissolution of the Italian army, priests, diplomats and escaped ex-POWs operating out of the Vatican formed a nationwide organization called the 'Escape Line'. More than 4,000 Allied POWs scattered all over Italy were sheltered, clothed, and fed by these courageous Italians, whose lives were forfeit if their activities were discovered. Meanwhile, as food became scarce and the Gestapo began to raid on homes and institutions, Italian partisan fighters launched attack after attack on German military units in the city, with the threat of execution never far away.
1 vol, 0 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-227000 Fantom, Paul A FORGOTTEN CAMPAIGN: The British Armed Forces in France 1940 - from Dunkirk to the Armistice Conducted between 27 May and 4 June 1940, Operation Dynamo was the evacuation from Dunkirk of most of the British Expeditionary Force cut off and surrounded during Fall Gelb - phase one of Germany's invasion of France. Despite the impression that British forces there until D-Day, this was not the case.

After the British evacuation at Dunkirk from May 27 to June 4, 1940, the popular impression was that the UK forces had no further major presence in France until D-Day. Yet from June 5 to 18, several British and Empire infantry and armored formations and an RAF contingent fought on in France. Two further British and Empire divisions were dispatched to be part of a 'Second BEF,' but the blitzkrieg advance of the Germans proved unstoppable.

Operation Cycle was a further evacuation from Le Havre, though the attempted rescue of the 51st Highland Division from St Valery-en-Caux ended in its surrender. Nevertheless, a rear-guard campaign allowed remaining troops to be evacuated from several ports during Operation Aerial.

This book examines an important yet considerably under-appreciated aspect of British participation in the Battle of France. It describes the many desperate struggles by improvised British formations, often of rear echelon and territorial troops, against German forces that were overwhelmingly superior in numbers, equipment, and tactical battlefield flexibility.
1 vol, 222 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-205440 Feist, Uwe LUFTWAFFE WAR DIARY Visual history of the German air force in World War II.

Includes: Hundreds of color and b/w images of pilots and crews, aircraft, uniforms, awards, sidearms, and more; Stuka dive-bombers, Messerschmitt Bf 109 fighters, and other planes; and is a great reference for historians, modelers, World War II buffs, and aviation enthusiasts.1 vol, 288 pgs 2014 US, STACKPOLE BOOKS
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1-207650 Ferguson, Harvey THE LAST CAVALRYMAN: The Life of General Lucian K. Truscott, Jr. 'Truscott was one of the really tough generals, soldier-cartoonist Bill Mauldin of the 45th Infantry Division once wrote. 'He could have eaten a ham like Patton for breakfast any morning and picked his teeth with the man's pearl-handled pistols.' Truscott spent half his time at the front - the real front - with nobody in attendance but a nervous Jeep driver and a worried aide.

This biography of Lucian K. Truscott, Jr. tells the story of his hardscrabble beginnings, patchy education, and questionable luck to rise to the rank of lieutenant general, earning a reputation as one of World War II's most effective officers along the way.

Drawing on his personal papers -- only recently made available -- Ferguson describes Truscott's near-accidental entry into the US Cavalry (propelled by Pancho Villa's 1916 raids) and his somewhat halting rise through the ranks - aided by fellow cavalryman George S. Patton, Jr., who steered him into the nascent armored force at the right time. Includes his service in the WWII, from creating the US Army Rangers to engineering the breakout from Anzio and leading the invasion of southern France, and then details postwar work with the CIA under President Dwight Eisenhower. Includes 23 b/w illust and 10 b/w maps.1 vol, 448 pgs 2015 US, UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA PRESS
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1-88570 Fisher, Thomas SOLDIERS OF THE LEIBSTANDARTE Text and photo album of Germany's most famous WWII division. In-depth profiles, based on personal contacts/interviews of SS-Brigadefuhrer Wilhelm Mohnke and 62 others. 900 photos/illust.1 vol, 352 pgs 2008 CANADA. JJ FEDOROWITZ
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1-78260 Fleischer, Wolfgang ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO GERMAN PANZERS: 1935-1945 270+ b/w photos1 vol, 160 pgs 2002 US, SCHIFFER PUBLISHING
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1-219180 Flores, Santiago A. MEXICANS AT WAR: Mexican Military Aviation in the Second World War 1941-1945 Mexico, like Brazil, took an active part in that conflict.

This volume covers Mexican participation in WWII using photos, documents, and testimony from official and personal archives. Mexican nationals or those of Mexican descent were already volunteering for the Allied air forces of the British Commonwealth and the Free French naval and air forces. Includes 270 b/w illustrations and photos, 16 color profiles, three color maps, and 15 color photos and illustrations.

While the Mexican Republic first had to defend both its coasts and its shipping from enemy submarines, using its obsolete general purpose biplanes, following the sinking of Mexican ships by German U-boats the first North American Texan armed trainers entered service in the Gulf of Mexico, earning the title of the 'Mexican Dive Bomber'. Due to the necessities of the war, the service had to reorganize its aviation assets to be able to receive a larger number of American-built lease aircraft, which started the modernization and reorganization process that is felt even today.

The war affected all aspect of Mexican military aviation from tactical units, to training, to logistics and military doctrine. This also led to the establishment of Mexican Naval Aviation which led, in turn, to the creation of its first naval squadron to patrol the Gulf of Mexico. One aspect that the war affected was the training of the new generation of military personnel, some of whom would later see action before the end of the war.

As Mexico was securing its coasts and sending aviation personnel to train in the USA, it would later field its fighter squadron to participate in the liberation of the Philippine islands. By the end of the war the Mexican Air Force had experienced its most rapid growth since it was officially established back in February 1915.1 vol, 232 pgs 2019 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-227961 Fontanellaz, adrien RED STAR VERSUS RISING SUN: Volume 1: The Conquest of Manchuria 1931-1938 Examines the origins of the rapidly modernizing Imperial Japanese Army and its expansion largely unfettered by civilian political constraints, into mainland Asia from the late 19th century up until 1938. It examines the culture, structure, and equipment of the IJA and its campaigns in warlord-era China along with an overview of the purge-ravaged Red Army of the same period.

The volume culminates in a detailed description of the major clash of the Soviet and Japanese armies at Lake Khasan in 1938. It includes a range of specially commissioned color illustrations of the men, AFVs, artillery pieces, and aircraft that fought at Lake Khasan in 1938.1 vol, 80 pgs 2021 UK, HELION & COMPANY
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1-227962 Fontanellaz, adrien RED STAR VERSUS RISING SUN: Volume 2: The Nomonhan Incident 1939 Following its 1931 occupation of Manchuria, Japan turned its interest to nearby Soviet territories. The result was a series of border incidents, including the Battle of Lake Khasan in 1938 (see Volume 1). Japan maintained that the border between the Japanese proxy state of Manchukuo and the Soviet-dominated Mongolian People's Republic was the Khalkhyn Gol (or Khalkha River) and deployed some of the best units of their army to occupy and secure this area.

A series of bitter clashes took place in mid-May and June 1939, after which the Japanese launched an all-out assault in July. Due to heavy casualties, the battle resulted in a stalemate. With tension also rising in Europe and concerned about the possibility of facing a two-front war, the Soviets reacted with a major counter-offensive in August 1939, and defeated the Japanese. Having secured its border in the Far East, the Soviet Union was free to concentrate on war in Europe, whilst the Japanese turned their attention to South-East Asia and the Pacific. Includes 91 b/w photos, eight pages of color plates (21 color profiles), three maps, and 15 tables.
1 vol, 80 pgs 2022 UK, HELION & COMPANY
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1-234760 Forbes, Robert FOR EUROPE REVISITED: The French Volunteers of the Waffen-SS 1943-1945 This is the third edition of this title; the first was self published in 2000 which was greatly supported by Helion, followed by an updated edition for Helion in 2006.

The book covers the formation of the French Sturmbrigade of the Waffen-SS and its engagement in Galicia, the formation of the French Division of the Waffen-SS called Charlemagne, including histories of its main components, namely the LVF and the Milice francaise; the bitter fighting of Charlemagne in Pomerania, 1945, and the reformation of Charlemagne as a Regiment.

Also: Blow by blow account of the French Sturmbataillon in the final battle for Berlin; The French Waffen-SS in NW Europe in 1945; The story of a French nurse of the Waffen-SS; Material on the French volunteers who served with the NSKK and the SK-OT; The trials and post war years of the French volunteers; A brief history of the French volunteers of the Waffen-SS who fought in Indo-China.1 vol, 638 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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2-204870 Forczyk, Robert TANK WARFARE: On the Eastern Front 1941-1942 -- Schwerpunkt The German panzer armies that swept into the Soviet Union in 1941 were an undefeated force that had honed their skill in combined arms warfare to a fine edge. The Germans focused their panzers and tactical air support at points on the battlefield defined as Schwerpunkt - main effort - to smash through any defensive line and then advance to envelope their adversaries.

Initially, these methods worked well in the early days of Operation Barbarossa and the tank forces of the Red Army suffered defeat after defeat. Although badly mauled in the opening battles, the Red Army's tank forces did not succumb to the German armored onslaught and German planning and logistical deficiencies led to over-extension and failure in 1941.

In the second year of the invasion, the Germans directed their Schwerpunkt toward the Volga and the Caucasus and again achieved some degree of success, but the Red Army had grown much stronger and by November 1942, the Soviets were able to turn the tables at Stalingrad.

Robert Forczyk's incisive study offers fresh insight into how the two most powerful mechanized armies of the Second World War developed their tactics and weaponry during the critical early years of the Russo-German War. He uses German, Russian and English sources to provide the first comprehensive overview and analysis of armored warfare from the German and Soviet perspectives. His analysis of the greatest tank war in history is compelling reading.1 vol, 304 pgs 2020 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-206070 Forczyk, Robert Where the Iron Crosses Grow - The Crimea 1941-44 The Crimea has been the scene of conflict throughout its history. First occupied by the Russians in the 18th century it was the scene of the Crimean War, and was drawn into the Russian Civil War, as well as World War II. Today it remains a much disputed region with the Crimea at the center of ongoing tensions between East and West. Throughout World War II the Crimea was a microcosm of the more general war on the Eastern Front, reflecting the ebb and flow of fortunes of that conflict. It was a crucible that saw first Soviet and then German armies surrounded, overwhelmed, and then destroyed. The nature of the fighting in the Crimea was unusual for the Eastern Front, with naval forces playing an important role, as the Crimea's position in the Black Sea gave rise to a major role for naval supply, amphibious landings, and, ultimately, evacuation. However, in other ways it was more characteristic of the Eastern Front, and the fighting for and occupation of the region saw the same level of atrocity and ethnic cleansing commonplace throughout the war in the East, with each side reaching the depths of barbarity in their treatment of the civilian population. Based on extensive new archival research, this incredible narrative history by acclaimed historian Robert Forczyk sheds new light on this vital aspect of the Eastern Front that has not been covered in English before. 1 vol, 368 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-212440 Forczyk, Robert WE MARCH AGAINST ENGLAND: Operation Sea Lion 1940-41 In May 1940 Nazi Germany was master of continental Europe, the only European power still standing was Great Britain - and the all-conquering German armed forces stood poised to cross the Channel.

Following the destruction of the RAF fighter forces, the sweeping of the Channel of mines, and the wearing down of the Royal Naval defenders, two German army groups were set to storm the beaches of southern England. Despite near-constant British fears from August to October, the invasion never took place after first being postponed to spring 1941 before finally being abandoned entirely.

This book examines, in depth, how Operation Sea Lion fitted in with German air-sea actions around the British Isles as he shows exactly what stopped Hitler from invading Britain.1 vol, 400 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-215430 Forczyk, Robert CASE RED: The Collapse of France Even after the legendary evacuation from Dunkirk in June 1940 there were still large British formations fighting the Germans alongside their French allies. After mounting a vigorous counterattack at Abbeville and then engaging a tough defense along the Somme, the British were forced to conduct a second evacuation from the ports of Le Havre, Cherbourg, Brest, and St Nazaire. While France was in its death throes, politicians and soldiers debated what to do - flee to England or North Africa, to seek an armistice.

Case Red captures the drama of the final three weeks of military operations in France in June 1940, and explains the great impact it had on the course of relations between Britain and France during the remainder of the war. It also addresses the military, political, and human drama of France's collapse in June 1940, and how the windfall of captured military equipment, fuel, and industrial resources enhanced the Third Reich's ability to attack its next foe -- the Soviet Union.1 vol, 464 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-217540 Forczyk, Robert WE MARCH AGAINST ENGLAND: Operation Sea Lion 1940-41 In May 1940, Nazi Germany was master of continental Europe and the only European power still standing was Great Britain. The all-conquering German armed forces stood poised to cross the Channel. Following the destruction of the RAF fighter forces, the sweeping of the Channel of mines, and the wearing down of the Royal Naval defenders, two German army groups were set to storm the beaches of southern England. Despite near-constant British fears from August to October, the invasion never took place after first being postponed to spring 1941 before finally being abandoned entirely.

Looks at the real scale of German ambition, plans, and capabilities. He examines, in depth, how Operation Sea Lion fitted in with German air-sea actions around the British Isles as he shows exactly what stopped Hitler from invading Britain.1 vol, 400 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-221730 Forczyk, Robert CASE WHITE: The Invasion of Poland 1939 The German invasion of Poland on 1 September, 1939, designated as Fall Weiss (Case White), was the event that sparked the outbreak of World War II in Europe. The campaign has widely been described as a textbook example of Blitzkrieg, but it was actually a fairly conventional campaign as the Wehrmacht was still learning how to use its new Panzers and dive-bombers.

The Polish military is often misrepresented as hopelessly obsolete and outclassed by the Wehrmacht, yet in fact it was well-equipped with modern weapons and armor. Indeed, the Polish possessed more tanks than the British and had cracked the German Enigma machine cipher. Though the combined assault from Germany and the Soviet Union defeated Poland, it could not crush the Polish fighting spirit and thousands of soldiers and airmen escaped to fight on other fronts. The result of Case White was a brutal occupation, as Polish Slavs found themselves marginalized and later eliminated, paving the way for Hitler's vision of Lebensraum (living space) and his later betrayal and invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941.1 vol, 416 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-235830 Forczyk, Robert DESERT ARMOUR: Tank Warfare in North Africa: Beda Fomm to Operation Crusader, 1940-41 Explores the first half of the history of the WWII desert campaign, from the initial Italian offensive and the arrival of Rommel's Panzergruppe Afrika to the British Operation Crusader offensive that led to the relief of Tobruk. He examines the armored forces, equipment, doctrine, training, logistics, and operations employed by both Allied and Axis forces throughout the period, focusing especially on the brigade and regimental level of operations. Fully illustrated throughout with photographs, profile artwork, and maps, it includes tactical-level vignettes plus appendices analyzing tank data, theater tank deliveries, and orders of battle.1 vol, 336 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-196340 Ford, Brian J SECRET WEAPONS: Technology, Science and the Race to Win World War II Deep in the bunkers of Nazi Germany, many of the world's top scientists worked to create a new generation of war winning super-weapons. A few of these, such as jet aircraft and the V2 rocket, became realities at the end of the war, others never made it off the drawing-board. Written by noted research scientist, Brian Ford, this book charts the history of secret weapons development by all the major powers during the war, from British radar to Japanese ray-guns, and explains the impact that these developments eventually had on the outcome of World War II. 1 vol, 288 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-195200 Ford, Ken and Zaloga Steven J OVERLORD: The Illustrated History of the D-Day Landings Softcover reprint of 2009 book, which itself is a compilation of several previously published books: Campaign 1: Normandy 1944 (by Stephen Badsey), Campaign 100: D-Day 1944 (1) and Campaign 102: D-Day 1944 (2) (both by Stephen Zaloga), and Campaign 112: D-Day 1944 (4) (by Ken Ford).

If you missed these, this is a great compilation book with the usual Osprey touch of concise info, maps, and drawings. If you already own them, you'll not miss much. 1 vol, 368 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-222880 Foreman, Melody THE WRECK HUNTER: Battle of Britain & The Blitz Biography created from Terry's original notes and photographs stretching back almost 70 years about aviation archaeology related to the Battle of Britain.

As long ago as 1961 a young Terry Parsons, then still in his twenties, began his long search for lost aircraft and memories of the Battle of Britain and the Blitz. What he discovered over the decades that followed went far beyond the tangled wreckage of military aircraft, both fighters and bombers. For with each of the thousands of RAF and Luftwaffe artifacts he unearthed, came the intricate weave of life stories linking the valiant and the brave, the living and the dead.

Included among the items he has recovered from the many wreck sites he has investigated, was a mud-cloaked control column from a Spitfire with its gun button still switched to firing mode, a piece of Dornier Do 17 fuselage bearing the fatal bullet holes which led it to crash to the of earth of south-east England, a pilot's waistcoat once used to stop the drafts and rattles in a Hurricane cockpit, blood-stained maps from a Luftwaffe bomber, and a buckled tail fin from a Me 110 bearing the unmistakable symbol of the swastika.1 vol, 224 pgs 2020 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-214450 Forsyth, Robert SHADOW OVER THE ATLANTIC: The Luftwaffe and the U-Boats: 1943-45 German U-boats were the scourge of Allied merchant and military shipping in the Atlantic during World War II, threatening to isolate and then starve the UK out of the War. As Germany's war against the Allied convoys intensified in late 1943, German Admiral Karl Donitz called upon the Luftwaffe to provide a long-range spotting and shadowing unit to act as 'eyes' for his U-boats.

Equipped with big, four-engined Junkers JU-290s fitted out with advanced search radar and other maritime electronic intelligence devices, Fernaufklarungsgruppe (FAGr) 5 'Atlantik' undertook a distant, isolated campaign far out into the Atlantic and thousands of miles away from its home base in western France. The information generated and reported back to Donitz's headquarters was vital to the efforts of the U-boats, and FAGr 5's 'shadowing' missions were assigned priority in terms of skilled crews, supplies and equipment.

This book tells for the first time the fascinating story of the formation and operations of FAGr 5 'Atlantik', drawing on never-before-published historical records of the unit that accounted for the reporting and destruction of thousands of tons of Allied shipping.1 vol, 312 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-227310 Forsyth, Robert LUFTWAFFE SPECIAL WEAPONS 1942-45 Examines the many different types of weapons that comprised the Luftwaffe's increasingly potent arsenal during the second half of the war -- aerial torpedoes, wire-guided rockets and missiles, batteries fired by photo-electric cells, chemical weapons, composite bombers, and air-launched flying bombs. As the course of World War II turned against the Third Reich, some of the most inventive and radical proposals and designs were put forward by armaments manufacturers, scientists, technicians, aircrew, and private individuals to the Reichsluftministerium (German Air Ministry) for consideration. Some proposals were destined never to leave the drawing board, while others underwent trials, and were produced, issued to operational units, and used in action1 vol, 272 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-235150 Forsyth, Robert TO SAVE AN ARMY: The Stalingrad Airlift Uses the diaries of Luftwaffe commanders, original reports, rare contemporary photographs, and other previously unpublished sources to analyze the strategic, tactical, and technical elements of one of the most dramatic airlift operations arranged by the Luftwaffe in WWII. Even the daily figure of 300 tons of supplies, needed by Sixth Army just to subsist, proved over-ambitious for the Luftwaffe which battled against a lack of transport capacity, worsening serviceability, and increasing losses in badly needed aircraft.1 vol, 352 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-969002 Forsyth, Robert 002 MESSERSCHMITT ME 264 AMERIKA BOMBER (X-Planes) As Europe plunged into World War II, Hitler ordered the development of the 'Amerika Bomber' -- a hi-tech secret weapon capable of taking the war across the Atlantic. The Messerschmitt Me 264 was chosen from designs tendered by Messerschmitt, Junkers, and Focke-Wulf, and this long-range aircraft would be capable of attacking cities in the United States.

Just one month before the attack on Pearl Harbor and the American entry into World War II, Hitler was promising, privately, to wage a new war against the USA after his victories in Europe. Dazzling digital artwork and 50 rare archival photographs help examine the development, intended role, and influence of the aircraft that Hitler planned to use to bomb New York City.1 vol, 88 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-969004 Forsyth, Robert 004 LUFTWAFFE EMERGENCY FIGHTERS (X-Planes) In late 1944, the German Air Ministry organized what it called an 'Emergency Fighter Competition' intended to produce designs for quick-to-build yet technically and tactically effective jet fighter aircraft capable of tackling the anticipated arrival of the B-29 Superfortress over Europe, as well as the British Mosquito and US P-38 Lightning which were appearing in ever greater numbers.

Thus was born a cutting-edge, highly sophisticated series of aircraft including the futuristic and elegant Focke-Wulf Ta 183; the extraordinary Blohm und Voss P.212, and the state-of-the-art Messerschmitt P.1101 series. Armed with heavy cannon and the latest air-to-air rockets and missiles, these were designed to inflict carnage on American bomber formations at high speed.

Using stunning three-view illustrations of each prototype along with full color artwork, aviation expert Robert Forsyth traces the history of the extraordinary aircraft of the 'Emergency Fighter Competition', Hitler's last throw of the dice in the air war against the Allies.1 vol, 88 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-969008 Forsyth, Robert 008 BACHEM BA 349 Natter The Bachem Ba 349 Natter was a secretive, vertical take-off, single-seat rocket interceptor intended to offer high-speed defense of key targets. This radical aircraft offered Luftwaffe an inexpensive means with which to intercept and attack Allied heavy bombers using a vertically-launched, semi-expendable machine built of wood and armed with a nose-mounted 'honeycomb' battery of spin-stabilized air-to-air rockets as well as cannon armament. Launched vertically at 36,000ft per minute, the pilot was expected to fly within range of the enemy bombers, fire his rockets at them, ram another bomber, eject and parachute to the ground.

Illustrated with contemporary photographs and stunning commissioned artwork, this study examines this inventive yet ultimately unsuccessful attempt by the Luftwaffe to defend against the tide of Allied aircraft that was bombing German cities into the ground.1 vol, 80 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-969009 Forsyth, Robert 009 DORNIER DO 335 The Dornier Do 335 was conceived as a high-speed, all-weather fighter, and represented the pinnacle of piston-engined aircraft design. The Do 335 was a big aircraft, weighing just over 10,000kg when laden with fuel, equipment, and pilot, yet powered by two Daimler-Benz DB 603 engines, it was capable of reaching a maximum speed of 750km/h at 6400 meters, making it the fastest piston engine aircraft produced in Germany during World War II.

Some 40 aircraft were built between late 1943 and the end of the war, and it was intended to deploy the type as a day fighter, bomber, night fighter, bad weather interceptor, and reconnaissance aircraft, all of which were intended to incorporate the latest armament, bomb sights, communications, and radar equipment, as well as an ejector seat. Featuring archive photography and specially commissioned artwork, this is the full story of the aircraft that the Luftwaffe hoped would turn the tide of the war.1 vol, 80 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-73510 Fortin, Ludovic BRITISH TANKS IN NORMANDY 9.x12, the author examines the units involved, the AFVs fielded in Normandy and doctrine used by the High Command, b/w & color illust/drawings/photos.1 vol, 176 pgs 2004 PARIS, HISTOIRE & COLLECT
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1-886202 Fortin, Ludovic Normandy '44 Operations Totalize and Tractable In July and August 1944, the Allies launched a number of operations intended to break through the German lines and push them towards Falaise. Many b/w and color maps, drawings, photos, illust. Excellent photos, but English text needs work.1 vol, 84 pgs 2008 FRANCE, HISTOIRE & COLLEC
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1-208720 Forty, George PATTON'S THIRD ARMY AT WAR This oversize book with 300 illustrations is the story of General George S. Patton's magnificent Third Army as it advanced across Nazi-occupied Europe in World War II. As America's own answer to Blitzkrieg, Third Army's actions from the Normandy coast across France and Germany to Austria gave a new dimension to the term 'fluid warfare.' They only needed one general order-to seek out the enemy, trap, and destroy them. This they did, relentlessly overcoming every obstacle thrown in their way.

Third Army's story is one of armor, infantry, and aircraft working together with a perfection that even amazed the Germans, who had always considered themselves the masters of the mobile offensive. Though Third Army is often remembered for its tank spearheads, like the 4th Armored Division, these pages also give credit to the brave infantry divisions which butted their heads against fortresses such as Metz with ultimate success. It is also the story of a triumph of administration as thousands of trucks carried forward the supplies so vital to keep the army on the move and fighting.

When a German counteroffensive nearly burst through the US lines in the Ardennes, it was Patton's Third Army that turned on its heel and immediately drove in the Bulge, ending Hitler's last great hope for success in the west. Afterward nothing could stop Third Army itself as it crossed the Rhine and overran the Reich. Much of Third Army's greatness, its driving force, its will to win, was owed to one man-General George Smith Patton, Jr - and in consequence a significant section of this book has been devoted to him alone.1 vol, 224 pgs 2015 US, CASEMATE
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1-36890 Forty, George AFRIKA KORPS AT WAR: 2. The Long Road Back 9x12, using b/w photos/illust and maps the author tells the tale of the DAK from Rommel's take over to the end, excellent account.1 vol, 128 pgs 1979 NY, CHARLES SCRIBNERS
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2-36890 Forty, George AFRIKA KORPS AT WAR: 2. The Long Road Back 9x12, using b/w photos/illust and maps the author tells the tale of the DAK from Rommel's take over to the end, excellent account.1 vol, 128 pgs 1979 LONDON, IAN ALLEN
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1-44970 Forty, George ARMIES OF GEORGE S. PATTON, THE Account of how Patton built the armies with which he dominated North Africa and Europe, 120 b/w illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 336 pgs 1996 LONDON, ARMS & ARMOUR
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1-217410 Forty, Simon NORMANDY 1944: The Battle for Caen - Images of War series Caen, a D-Day objective on 6 June 1944, did not fall to the British and Canadian troops of Second Army until 6 August, by which time much of the city had been reduced to rubble. Describes the two-month struggle was a crucial stage in the Normandy campaign. Includes 200 photographs.

Shows the opposing forces, conditions, terrain, equipment, and weaponry deployed - and it illustrates just how intense and protracted the fighting was on the ground. The reasons for the slow Allied advance have been hotly disputed. Deficiencies in British and Canadian equipment and tactics have been blamed, as has the tenacity of the German resistance. Ultimately a sequence of Allied operations sapped the defenders' strength - Perch, Martlet, Epsom, Windsor, Charnwood, Jupiter, Atlantic, and Goodwood.1 vol, 128 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-218980 Forty, Simon FROM THE RIVIERA TO THE RHINE: US Sixth Army Group August 1944 - February 1945 Two months after D-Day, just as the battle of Normandy was reaching its climax, with all eyes on the Falaise Pocket, the Allies unleashed the second invasion of France, not in the Pas de Calais but the French Riviera. Immaculately planned, effectively undertaken, the Allies quickly broke out of their bridgehead, drove 400 miles into France in three weeks, and liberated 10,000 square miles of French territory while inflicting 143,250 German casualties. On September 10 they linked up with Patton's Third Army and advanced into the Vosges Mountains, taking Strasbourg and holding the area against the Germans' final big attack in the west: Operation Nordwind in January 1945.
450 black and white and color photographs throughout

US Seventh Army and 6th Army Group undertook a successful campaign placing a third Allied army group with its own independent supply lines in northeastern France, at a time when the two northern Allied army groups were stretched to the limit. Without this force the Allies would have struggled to hold the frontage to Switzerland and Third Army would have been exposed to attack in its southern flank-something that could have had disastrous repercussions particularly during the Ardennes offensive of December 1944.

The images of palm trees and azure seas obscure our view of this campaign. It was no cakewalk. The Germans knew the Allies were coming and had strong defenses in the area. A shortage of landing craft, vehicles, and materiel meant that the US Seventh and French First armies were restricted in the assault. The heavy fog and anti-glider defenses made for a difficult airborne assault, but it was carried out effectively, the amphibious assault was textbook in execution and the invasion of southern France ended up as a significant victory.

But the story of 6th Army Group wasn't finished. Taking up a position on the east flank of Third Army it fought its way through the Vosges and withstood the Germans' last throw: Operation Nordwind-the vain attempt to relieve pressure on the Ardennes assault by attacking in the Vosges. Heavy fighting pressed hard towards Strasbourg but the Allies were ultimately victorious, inflicting severe losses on the Germans.1 vol, 192 pgs 2018 US, CASEMATE PUBLISHERS
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1-223570 Forty, Simon Across the Rhine: January-May 1945 The last rites were administered to the Third Reich from the west by a massive concentration of Allied forces and firepower. With France secured, Hitler's vain counterattack in the Ardennes held and the Channel and North Sea ports cleared, little stood in the way of the Allies other than the dominant geographical feature of western Europe: the mighty Rhine River stretching from the North Sea almost to Switzerland.

In the north, the 21st Army Group executed one of the largest operations of the war: a huge airdrop backed up by an amphibious crossing that made full use of 79th Armoured Division's specialized armor including the Alligators of 4th Royal Tank Regiment. Further south, until it collapsed under the pressure, the Ludendorff Bridge, captured intact at Remagen allowed US First Army to create a bridgehead. They would use it to good effect, wheeling north to surround the Ruhr, Germany's industrial heartland. Further south, where the river was narrower, Patton's Third Army vaulted the Rhine with its customary elan, as did Devers' Sixth Army Group.

Ahead of the Allies were the remains of the German forces, often no more than Volkssturm or Hitlerjugend, determined to resist for as long as possible so that their F?hrer had time to unleash his super weapons. In the end, these proved figments of Hitler's imagination and the defenders crumbled in the face of units that, after nine months of training, had become deadly proponents of the art of aggressive warfare with modern equipment - such as the M26 Pershing and Comet - being rushed to the front in the hope it could see action before the war finished.1 vol, 224 pgs 2020 US, CASEMATE
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1-223660 Forty, Simon Allied Armies in Sicily and Italy, 1943-1945: Images Of War The 'miracle' of Dunkirk is one of the most inspiring stories of all time. The British Expeditionary Force had been all but surrounded, and, with the French armies collapsing on all sides, it appeared that Britain was about to suffer the heaviest defeat in its history.

When Winston Churchill's War Cabinet finally accepted that the Battle of France had been lost, preparations were made to try and rescue as many soldiers as possible from one of the few ports left open to the British Expeditionary Force - Dunkirk.

So rushed and chaotic was the retreat to the Channel coast, with thousands of guns, vehicles and tanks being abandoned, there was little time for soldiers to consider taking photographs of the shocking scenes of death and destruction which surrounded them. Yet images do exist of the ships and boats of all descriptions which braved the bombs and guns of the German Air Force to rescue Britain's only field army from the clutches of Hitler's panzer divisions.

One man in particular, Sub-Lieutenant John Rutherford Crosby, a member of the crew of the minesweeper, and converted Clyde paddle steamer, HMS Oriole, left a legacy of dramatic images. These include the never-to-be-forgotten scenes of long lines of tired and anxious troops stretching into the sea and of bombs exploding on the packed beaches - all with his own personal little camera.

Other images in this book paint a vivid and memorable picture, as no words ever could, of the greatest evacuation of troops under fire.
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1-212390 Forty, Simon and Georger HITLER'S ATLANTIC WALL: Yesterday and Today Masters of the continent, the Nazis realized that they would have to defend their gains, and once the United States entered the war, redoubled their efforts. Using forced and slave labor, they built a chain of defensive positions, coastal batteries, and beach defenses from the top of Norway to the Franco-Spanish border.

However, as was so typical of the Nazis, while the bunkers and batteries seem impressively constructed, and the Atlantic Wall has left a permanent reminder of the years of Nazi domination, it was crippled by lack of strategic planning, internal bickering, and a multitude of command structures that did not communicate with each other effectively.

In June 1944 the Allies burst through the wall, and while it took many lives to break the crust of the German defenses, the vaunted Atlantic Wall proved ineffective save for the fortresses the Allies bypassed and subdued later.

The book combines aerial photography with old photographs, maps, and current illustrations to provide a pictorial analysis of the subject -- around 500 illustrations ensure the subject is well covered. After opening sections on the construction of the wall, the defensive plan, and the different structures that were built, Hitler's Atlantic Wall yesterday and today provides a survey of the key locations and what can be seen today -- including many of the museums that interpret them. The bulk of the book is divided geographically by country, dealing with France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Norway.1 vol, 192 pgs 2016 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-220400 Forty. George THE EIGHTH ARMY IN NORTH AFRICA: Images of War Series Another in the popular Images of War Series covers the British Eighth Army in WWII North Africa. The photographs show the men, weapons, and equipment of the army during campaigns in Egypt, Libya, and Tunisia. Includes 150 black and white photographs of British and Commonwealth forces.1 vol, 144 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-205010 Franks, Norman FIGHTER PILOTS OVER BURMA: RAF Images of War It is a recognized fact that, had the war gone badly for the Allies on the India/Burma front, and had the Japanese succeeded in invading the Indian Continent, the outcome of the war would have been entirely different. Yet despite this, the campaign on the Burma front is offered surprisingly scant coverage in the majority of photo-history books. This new book, from respected military historian and author Norman Franks, attempts to redress the balance, noting the importance of this particular aerial conflict within the wider context of the World War II.

Franks takes as his focus the pilots, aircraft and landscapes that characterized the campaign. Photographs acquired during the course of an intensive research period are consolidated into a volume that is sure to make for a popular addition to the established Images of War series. Many unpublished photographs feature, each one offering a new insight into the conflict as it unfolded over Burmese skies. The archive offers a wealth of dynamic images of RAF Hurricanes and Spitfires in flight, with shots of both the aircraft and the pilots employed during this challenging conflict.

To fly and fight in Burma, pilots really had to be at the top of their game. The Japanese enemy certainly wasn't the only problem to contend with -- weather, poor food, incredible heat and all its attendant maladies, jungle diseases, tigers, elephants, and fevers. In Britain, a pilot could look forward to a break from operations every six months or so on average. In Burma, pilots first employed in 1941 were still flying operations in 1944.

The collection represents a determination on the author's part to record the part played by these resilient and skilled RAF fighter pilots, the contribution that they paid in supporting General Slim's 14th Army and the part they ultimately played in defeating the Japanese attempts to break through into India. These efforts, all paramount and imperative to success, are celebrated here in words and images in a volume sure to appeal to Spitfire and Hurricane enthusiasts, as well as the more general reader. 1 vol, 176 pgs 2014 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-207400 Franks, Norman COASTAL COMMAND'S AIR WAR AGAINST THE GERMAN U-BOATS This book summarizes the story of how RAF Coastal Command overcame the German U-boat danger during the Second World War and how the escalation of the U-boat war promoted the development of anti-submarine warfare, leading to victory over this menace in the Atlantic.

At the start of the war, RAF Coastal Command had virtually no real chance of either finding or sinking Germany's submarines, but within a short period of time, new methods of detecting and delivering deadly ordnance with which to sink this underwater threat were dreamt up and implemented.

It took the men of Coastal Command long hours patrolling over an often hostile sea, in all types of weather, but their diligence, perseverance and dedication won through, saving countless lives of both merchant and navy seamen out in the cold wastes of the Atlantic and contributing much to the final victory over Nazi Germany. This new addition to the Images of War series serves as a tribute to these men, recording their exploits in words and images.
1 vol, 152 pgs 2014 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-212640 Franks, Norman VETERAN LANCS: A Photographic Record of the 35 RAF Lancasters That Each Completed One Hundred Sorties Aviation historians will know that the Avro Lancaster bomber is the most famous aircraft to have fought with RAF Bomber Command during World War Two. They will know too that, of the 7,366 that were built, over 3,400 were lost on operations and a further 200 plus were destroyed and written-off in crashes. Operational sorties flown totaled more than 156,000, carrying over 600,000 tons of bombs to targets all over Europe.

With extensive losses on some night operations, occurring when bombers were pitted against a dedicated German night-fighter arm and anti-aircraft, only 35 Lancasters managed to complete 100 or more sorties during the course of the war. A number of them actually achieved well over one hundred sorties, and a few were tragically lost after reaching this amazing figure.

This book covers the history of these 35 incredible Lancasters, featuring many photographs of both aircraft and crew members drawn together in an effort to create a photographic record of these veterans. In addition, there is a section dedicated to many Lancasters that, whilst not achieving this almost magic total, either through eventual loss or the ending of the war, did achieve a large number of operations. Pictures of these have been added so that their achievements, as well as the achievements of the crews who flew in them, can be viewed together.1 vol, 176 pgs 2016 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-221650 Friesen, Bruno PANZER GUNNER: From My Native Canada to the German Osfront and Back. In Action with 25th Panzer Regiment, 7th Panzer Division 1944-45 There are few memoirs available of German Panzer crews that focus on the climactic last 12 months of the war on the Eastern Front, 1944-45. What makes Bruno Friesen's account virtually unique is his family background: his parents came from a German-speaking Mennonite community in Ukraine, and were to all intents and purposes culturally German. To make matters even more complex, in 1924 his parents left the Ukraine for Canada, where Bruno was born. In March 1939 he and his brother Oscar found themselves on a ship bound for Bremerhaven in Germany. He barely spoke German and had never been to Germany. Nevertheless his father envisaged that a better life awaited them in the Third Reich.

Needless to say, Bruno became caught up in WWII, and in 1942 was drafted into the Wehrmacht. The author provides a full account of his family background, and how, through these unusual circumstances, he found himself a Canadian-born German soldier.

The bulk of the book is a detailed account of the author's training, and his subsequent service with 25th Panzer Regiment, part of 7th Panzer Division. As the title suggests, Bruno Friesen served as a gunner aboard, initially, Panzer IVs, before crewing the lesser-known Jagdpanzer IV tank hunter. The author provides a fantastic amount of information about these two vehicles, and how the crews actually fought in battle with them. This kind of 'hands-on' detail has almost never been available before, particularly such extensive information concerning the characteristics and combat performance of the Jagdpanzer IV.

Apart from providing information about specific German tanks and their combat performance, the author writes in great detail about the combat the experienced on the Eastern Front, including tank battles in Rumania, spring 1944, Lithuania in the summer of 1944, and West Prussia during early 1945. If one wants to know how German tank crews fought the Soviets in the last year of the war, then this book provides an outstanding account, containing material simply not found elsewhere.

The author closes his account by reflecting on his post-war efforts to return to Canada, which eventually succeeded in 1950, and his subsequent life there. 1 vol, 222 pgs 2019 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-54260 Fritz, Stephan G. FRONTSOLDATEN:The Gernan Soldier in WWII Drawn from letters, diaries and memoirs the authordescribes the daily life of the 'Landser' theordinary German Infantryman, notes, bbiblio, index1 vol, 300 pgs 1995 EXINGTON, KENTUCKEY UNIV
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1-195810 Fuller, Richard JAPANESE GENERALS 1926-1945 A unique and extensive record of 1,771 Imperial Japanese Army Generals involved in the Manchuria, China and the Pacific Wars during the period 1926 to 1945. This includes those involved with both the military and bureaucratic aspects of running an army. 237 photographs of Generals are included. Information contains details of commands, locations, campaigns and war crimes. Personal details, voiced opinions and even details of their swords are included when located.

Additional sections include a table of the Military Command structure at the time of the Japanese surrender in August and September 1945 plus lists of the Commanders of General Armies, Area Armies, Armies, Divisions and Independent Mixed Brigades at that time. Senior Imperial Japanese Army officers are normally believed to have served with unquestioning obedience to their superiors but this work shows that was not always true. This book forms an essential reference for any historian or collector interested in the Japanese war machine. 1 vol, 464 pgs 2011 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-192140 Gamble, Bruce Fortress Rabaul: Battle for the Southwest Pacific Jan 1942-Apr 1943 The Japanese invaded New Britain on Jan 23, 1942 and turned Rabaul into a major military complex that served as the springboard for several offensives and became the key to Japanese operations in the region. Gamble chronicles the rise and fall of 'Fortress Rabaul' as military installation during WWII and Allied efforts to isolate and suppress it from January 1942 on.

This is a well-written book, sort of a cut above the usual campaign history, filled with operational insight and nitty-gritty details. What is particularly interesting is the bomb-counterbomb, counter-counter bomb aspects of the campaign using raids with less than 10 aircraft. As the war progressed, the air raids grew in size until the US pounded Rabaul into insignificance. Great descriptions of the primitive conditions on both sides, the weather conditions facing aieral operations, and the inflated claims of planes shot down / ships sunk by both sides. Well-done, Mr. Gamble.

16pgs of black and white photos, biblio, index1 vol, 398 pgs 2010, US, Zenith Press
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2-26520 Gander, T.J. GERMAN ANTI-TANK GUNS, 1939-1945 Almark 'weapon series', b/w illust, charts.1 vol, 64 pgs 1973 LONDON, ALMARK PUBLISHING
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1-195230 Gannon, Michael Operation Drumbeat: The Dramatic True Story of Germany's First U-Boat Attacks Along the American Coast in World War II The dramatic national bestseller and remarkably exciting account of Germany's little-known U-boat campaign against merchant shipping along the North American Atlantic coast during the first six months of 1942.1 vol, 384 pgs 1992 US, HARPER ROW
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1-210700 Ganz, A. Harding GHOST DIVISION: The 11th 'Gespenster' Panzer Division and the German Armored Force in World War II Nicknamed the 'Ghost Division' because of its speed and habit of turning up where its enemies least expected, the German 11th Panzer Division wreaked havoc in the East and West in World War II, playing a pivotal role in some of the biggest engagements, including Barbarossa, Stalingrad, Kursk, and the West.

Draws on archival sources as well as interviews and correspondence with veterans; Explores the role played by the German Wehrmacht's panzer force during World War II, its tactical prowess, and tenacity of its soldiers; and detailed reconstruction of the 11th Panzer Division's wartime exploits, 20 maps.1 vol, 416 pgs 2015 US, STACKPOLE BOOKS
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1-206340 Gardner, Ian NO VICTORY IN VALHALLA: The Untold story of Third Battalion 506 Parachute Infantry Regiment from Bastogne to Berchtesgaden In late November 1944, after 71 days on the line in Holland, the 506th PIR was withdrawn having suffered heavy losses during Operation Market Garden, and each paratrooper was looking forward to three months rest, recuperation, and restructuring. However, this was not to be.

On December 16, 1944, the Germans launched a huge offensive. The Battle of the Bulge had begun and the 101st Airborne were deployed to halt the German onslaught in the most incredible chapter of their wartime experiences. Bitter fighting in dreadful conditions saw the Third Battalion 506th PIR reduced to the size of a company before its eventual relief on January 17.

The division as a whole was awarded a Unit Citation for its heroic defense of Bastogne - a first in the history of the US armed forces. With little time to recuperate, the battalion then fought on across Europe, taking part in the reduction of the Colmar Pocket, the Ruhr Pocket, and assisted in the liberation of several concentration camps in Germany.

The Third Battalion finished the war occupying Hitler's mountain retreat of Berchtesgaden, held on readiness for deployment to the Pacific until Hiroshima and Nagasaki precipitated the Japanese surrender. It's based on extensive interviews and first-hand accounts and with the support of Ed Shames and other veterans.1 vol, 384 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-222070 Gardner, Ian SENT BY THE IRON SKY: The Legacy of an American Parachute Battalion in World War II From the moment they entered the war in June, 1944, the men of 3rd Battalion were faced with brutal fighting against horrendous odds. Later in the year, nearly five months in combat with no relief lead to heavy losses that reduced them to the size of a company. Their heroic defense of Bastogne saw their division awarded a Unit Citation, a first in the history of the US armed forces, and they subsequently fought on across Europe, finishing the war occupying Hitler's mountain retreat of Berchtesgaden.

Drawing on years of research and interviews with veterans of some of the toughest battles of World War II, together with maps and over 200 vintage images, Ian Gardner brings to life some of the most bitter fighting of the war in Europe, laying bare the horrors of war, the deprivations of day-to-day living and the chaos of the front line. Additional material includes a chapter on the fate of the men captured in Normandy and a foreword by Lee Wolverton, the grandson of the commander of 3rd Battalion, Col Robert Wolverton.1 vol, 384 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-197961 Gardner, Ian and Day, Roger TONIGHT WE DIE AS MEN:3rd Battlion 506 Para Regt The exploits of the 3rd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment have long been overshadowed by those of Easy Company, 2nd Battalion. Using fascinating first-hand accounts of soldiers and French civilians. A comprehensive account from training to D-Day and beyond.

Yet the actions of the 3rd Battalion during the D-Day landings were every bit as incredible. This is the astounding story of how, after suffering many immediate casualties on landing, the surviving paratroopers fought on towards their objective against horrendous odds. Using fascinating first-hand accounts of the soldiers and the French civilians who witnessed the Normandy campaign, and illustrated with black and white photographs and maps throughout, the authors offer a unique and comprehensive account of the experiences of the 3rd Battalion from training through to D-Day and beyond. 1 vol, 344 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-197962 Gardner, Ian and Day, Roger DELIVER US FROM DARKNESS: 3rd Battalion 506 Para Regt Vol. 2 This follow-up to Tonight We Die As Men continues the story of the 506 Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division as they dropped into Holland as part of Operation Market Garden. The following 72-day campaign saw the 506PIR constantly on the move, defending various transport hubs around Eindhoven, desperately trying to keep open 'Hell's Highway'. From there, the airborne troopers moved north to near Arnhem where they took a new position around Betuwe.

For two months, the Americans battled against German tanks, constant artillery barrages and driving rain and they grimly held their ground, until the Germans finally abandoned the effort. Written with the help and input from numerous veterans, this book tells the complete story of many of America's best soldiers as they fought and died in Holland. 1 vol, 344 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-205380 Gassend, Jean Loup OPERATION DRAGOON: Autopsy of a Battle -- The Allied Liberation of the French Riviera August-September 1944 On the night of August 14-15, 1944, the First Airborne Task Force, which included the US 509th, 517th, and 551st Parachute Infantry Regiments, jumped into enemy held territory spearheading Operation Dragoon, the Allied invasion of southern France.

Based on interviews from all combatant units, battlefield archaeology, period photos, letters and reports, this book provides an outstandingly detailed hour-by-hour account of the advance through southern France, as seen through the eyes of those who lived through it, bringing to light the tragic and gruesome realities of what was later to become known as the 'Champagne Campaign.' Includes 874 b/w and color photos.1 vol, 560 pgs 2014 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-193710 Gaujac, Paul 1940 Les Troupes Coloniales: Dans la Campagne de France 8 x 10, 12 maps, and over 300 pictures and photos.

This book takes up the accounts already given in a book entitled Memorial de l'Empire - a la Gloire des Troupes Coloniales (Memorial of the Empire - to the Glory of the Colonial troops). Remaining in relative obscurity, at this time the work did not draw attention to the Colonial Troops' and Senegalese Tirailleurs' exploits during the Phony War and the French Campaigns, covering from September 1939 to June 1940; this book finally provides the information to fill in this important history.
1 vol, 128 pgs 2010, France, Histoire and Collections
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1-73470 Gaujac, Paul LE CORPS EXPEDITIONNAIRE FRANCAIS EN ITALIE 9.5x12.5, 20+ color maps, hundreds of color photos highlight General Juin's French force in the fight for Rome.1 vol, 176 pgs 2004 PARIS, HISTOIRE & COLLECT
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1-68550 Gawne, Jonathan 1944 AMERICANS IN BRITTANY Oversized 9.5x12.5-inch book highlights the history of the 4th/6th Armored, 83rd Infantry Divisions, US Rangers, and other US forces in Brittany during WWII. Includes 300 b/w and 40 color photos and illustrations. 1 vol, 160 pgs 2002 FRANCE, HISTOIRE & COLLECTIONS
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1-201150 George, John B SHOTS FIRED IN ANGER Lieutenant Colonel John B. George recounts his brutal experiences in front-line, WWII jungle warfare and examines the weapons, tactics, equipment, and combat mentalities that won and lost the fight.

For George, marksmanship was always more than a hobby-it was a preparation for national defense. When he is inducted into the US Army as a second lieutenant, he's shocked to see that the military lacks the same enthusiasm: the troops have not been taught to shoot or to march, and they are commanded by men obsessed with obsolete tactics and eyewash. It is only by desperate negotiating that he is able to secure two days of rifle training for his platoon before they are shipped to the Pacific.

On Guadalcanal, George leads from the front with a sniper's calm and a scientist's eye for detail, analyzing what works and what doesn't-from the terrifying but suicidal Japanese Banzai charge to the reliable and effective M1 Garand-in trial by fire. The author interviews his fellow soldiers, questions prisoners, disassembles captured and borrowed weapons, and uses, commands, and faces these strategies and implements of war on the battlefield.

All of this comes together in a fascinating combination of personal memoir / combat dossier, including stories of hunting, drinking, and military jokes played in the face of death.1 vol, 432 pgs 2013 US, CANTON STREET PRESS
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1-203320 Geradomova, Svetlana THE RZHEV SLAUGHTERHOUSE: The Red Army's Forgotten 15-month Campaign against Army Group Center, 1942-1943 Historians consider the Battle of Rzhev one of the bloodiest in the history of the Great Patriotic War and Zhukov's greatest defeat. Veterans called this colossal battle, which continued for a total of 15 months, the Rzhev slaughterhouse or the Massacre, while the German generals named this city the cornerstone of the Eastern Front and the gateway to Berlin.

By their territorial scale, number of participating troops, length and casualties, the military operations in the area of the Rzhev - Viaz'ma salient are not only comparable to the Stalingrad battle, but to a great extent surpass it. The total losses of the Red Army around Rzhev amounted to 2,000,000 men; the Wehrmacht's total losses are still unknown precisely to the present day.

Why was one of the greatest battles of the Second World War consigned to oblivion in the Soviet Union? Why were the forces of the German Army Group Center in the Rzhev - Viaz'ma salient not encircled and destroyed? Whose fault is it that the German forces were able to withdraw from a pocket that was never fully sealed? Indeed, are there justifications for blaming this lost victory on G.K. Zhukov?

In this book, which has been recognized in Russia as one of the best domestic studies of the Rzhev battle, answers to all these questions have been given. The author, Svetlana Gerasimova, has lived and worked amidst the still extant signs of this colossal battle, the tens of thousands of unmarked graves and the now silent bunkers and pillboxes, and has dedicated herself to the study of its history. Includes 112 b/w photos and 38 b/w maps, index, and bibliography.1 vol, 224 pgs 2013 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-64220 Gilbert, Oscar E. MARINE TANK BATTLES IN THE PACIFIC A gripping narrative that combines a gripping narrative with exhaustive detail on Marine armor and combat, 75 photos, biblio, index.1 vol, 284 pgs 2000 PA, COMBINED OUBLISHING
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1-202460 GIllono, Claude A SOUND LIKE THUNDER: Mortain And Falaise, August 1944 Features:

* A focus on the last battles of the Normandy Campaign!
* 13 pages of color artwork depicting over 40 different vehicles including armored cars, half-tracks, assault guns, Panzer IV, Panther and Tiger tanks
* Black and white archive photographs, many never before reproduced
* Campaign maps and histories of the units involved
* Detailed tables showing vehicle types and allocations, and more.

Note: Complements the out-of-print title Panzers In The Bocage with more details, photographs, and illustrations.1 vol, 40 pgs 2013 AUSTRALIA, FIREFLY BOOKS
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1-226640 Gladysiak, Likasz FATED TO DEFEAT: 33. Waffen-Grenadier Division der SS 'Charlemagne' in the Struggle for Pomerania 1945 33. Waffen-Grenadier Division der SS was one of a number of divisions in the Third Reich's armed forces composed of foreign soldiers. The majority that formed this unit were French: volunteers or men who, because of collaboration, had been forced to help the German's on the eve of the Allied invasion in Western Europe.

During February-March 1945 the French division took part in the struggle for Pomerania, facing overwhelming Soviet and Polish Forces. The unit fought in a constant retreat and met its fate during the few days of battle in Bialogard (former Belgard an der Persante) and Karlino (Koerlin) region. From that point, after the Division's reorganisation from the German to the French pattern, the retreat transformed into a chaotic escape, which for many ended tragically in Polish or Soviet captivity, or in mass graves which are still waiting to be discovered. Only a handful of the 4,500 Frenchmen who started the battle near Czarne (Hammerstein) and Czluchow (Schlochau) managed to survive and after a few weeks reached the new meeting point in Neustrelitz, Germany. After that, some of them prepared for struggle for Berlin and went to battle once more in April 1945.

Collecting historical sources from all over Europe, including German Army Group Vistula's documents and memories of veterans of both sides of the frontline largely unpublished so far, the author takes us to the fields, towns and villages of Pomerania during the tragic days of the beginning of 1945, and follows the battle through the towns of Czarne (Hammerstein)-Czluchow (Schlochau), Szczecinek (Neustettin), Bialogard (Belgardan der Persante), Karlino (Koerlin) iKolobrzeg (Kolberg). While the chronological description of the combat forms the backbone of this book, the individual soldiers' stories, including biographies of key figures, as well as a number of previously unsolved mysteries are also covered, such as the fate of General Edgar Puaud.
1 vol, 158 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-85370 Glamtz, Davd M. RED STORM OVER THE BALKANS:Romania Spring 1944 Using Soviet and German archival sources, Glantzonce agains brings to light the 'Failed SovietInvasion of Romania in the Spring of 1944, b/wmaps/illust, notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 448 pgs 2007 US, UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
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1-80210 Glantz, David COLOSSUS REBORN:Red Army at War 1941-43 The author examines, using unrivaled access to Soviet archives, the rebirth of the Red Army and its victories and defeats, b/w maps/illust, o/b's, biblio, index1 vol, 807 pgs 2005 US, UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
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1-80211 Glantz, David COMPANION TO COLOSSUS REBORN Key Documents & Statistics relating to everyday life Red Soldiers, full roster of the senior command cadre, a detailed & exhaustive listing of the Army and NKVD o/b's 06/1941 to 12/19431 vol, 224 pgs 2005 US, UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
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1-63610 Glantz, David and House, Jonathon BATTLE OF KURSK, THE 30+ b/w maps, illust, o/b's, comparative strengths and losses, chapter notes, appendices, biblio, and ndex.

Immense in scope, ferocious in nature, and epic in consequence, the Battle of Kursk witnessed (at Prokhorovka) one of the largest tank engagements in world history and led to staggering losses -- including nearly 200,000 Soviet and 50,000 German casualties within the first ten days of fighting. Going well beyond all previous accounts, David Glantz and Jonathan House now offer the definitive work on arguably the greatest battle of World War II.

Drawing on both German and Soviet sources, Glantz and House separate myth from fact to show what really happened at Kursk and how it affected the outcome of the war. Their access to newly released Soviet archival material adds unprecedented detail to what is known about this legendary conflict, enabling them to reconstruct events from both perspectives and describe combat down to the tactical level.1 vol, 472 pgs 1999 LAWRENCE, UNIV OF KANSAS
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2-63610 Glantz, David and House, Jonathon BATTLE OF KURSK, THE This edition contains 45 photographs, 32 maps, OBs, comparative strengths and losses, chapter notes, appendices, bibliography, and index.

Immense in scope, ferocious in nature, and epic in consequence, the Battle of Kursk witnessed (at Prokhorovka) one of the largest tank engagements in world history and led to staggering losses--including nearly 200,000 Soviet and 50,000 German casualties within the first ten days of fighting. Going well beyond all previous accounts, David Glantz and Jonathan House now offer the definitive work on arguably the greatest battle of World War II.

Drawing on both German and Soviet sources, Glantz and House separate myth from fact to show what really happened at Kursk and how it affected the outcome of the war. Their access to newly released Soviet archival material adds unprecedented detail to what is known about this legendary conflict, enabling them to reconstruct events from both perspectives and describe combat down to the tactical level.1 vol, 472 pgs 2004 LAWRENCE, UNIV OF KANSAS
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1-197941 Glantz, David M and House, Jonathan M. TO THE GATES OF STALINGRAD: V1 April to August 1942 With 80 photographs and 87 maps, this first volume in Glantz's masterly trilogy draws on previously unseen or neglected sources to provide the definitive account of the opening phase of this iconic Eastern Front campaign. Glantz has combed daily official records from both sides-including the Red Army General Staff, the People's Commissariat of Internal Affairs, the German Sixth Army, and the Soviet 62nd Army-to produce a work of unparalleled detail and fresh interpretations. Jonathan House, an authority on twentieth-century warfare, adds further insight and context.

Hitler's original objective was not Stalingrad but the Caucasus oilfields to the south of the city. So he divided his Army Group South into two parts-one to secure the city on his flank, one to capture the oilfields. Glantz reveals for the first time how Stalin, in response, demanded that the Red Army stand and fight rather than withdraw, leading to the numerous little-known combat engagements that seriously eroded the Wehrmacht's strength before it even reached Stalingrad. He shows that, although advancing German forces essentially destroyed the armies of the Soviet Southwestern and Southern Fronts, the Soviets resisted the German advance much more vigorously than has been thought through constant counterattacks, ultimately halting the German offensive at the gates of Stalingrad.1 vol, 678 pgs 2009 US, UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS PRESS
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1-197942 Glantz, David M and House, Jonathan M. ARMAGEDDON IN STALINGRAD: V2 September to November 1942 With 123 photographs, 49 tables, 97 maps, Armageddon in Stalingrad continues David Glantz and Jonathan House's bold new look at this most iconic military campaign of the Eastern Front and Hitler's first great strategic defeat. While the first volume in their trilogy described battles that took the German army to the gates of Stalingrad, this next one focuses on the inferno of combat that decimated the city itself.

Previous accounts of the battle are far less accurate, having relied on Soviet military memoirs plagued by error and cloaked in secrecy. Glantz and House have plumbed previously unexploited sources-including the archives of the People's Commissariat of Internal Affairs (NKVD) and the records of the Soviet 62nd and German Sixth Armies-to provide unprecedented detail and fresh interpretations of this apocalyptic campaign. They allow the authors to reconstruct the fighting hour by hour, street by street, and even building by building and reveal how Soviet defenders established killing zones throughout the city and repeatedly ambushed German spearheads.

The authors set these accounts of action within the contexts of decisions made by Hitler and Stalin, their high commands, and generals on the ground and of the larger war on the Eastern Front. They show the Germans weaker than has been supposed, losing what had become a war of attrition that forced them to employ fewer and greener troops to make up for earlier losses and to conduct war on an ever-lengthening logistics line. 1 vol, 864 pgs 2009 US, UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS PRESS
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1-1979431 Glantz, David M and House, Jonathan M. ENDGAME IN STALINGRAD: November 1942 Vol. 3, Book 1 Book One of the 3rd volume of Glantz' acclaimed Stalingrad Trilogy.

We see the ultimate consequences of the Germans' overreach and the gathering force of the Red Army's massive manpower and increasingly sophisticated command. After failing repeatedly to find and exploit the weaknesses in Axis defenses, Stalin and the Stavka (High Command) finally seized their chance in mid-November of 1942 by launching a bold and devastating counteroffensive, Operation Uranus.

Glantz draws a detailed and vivid account of how, in Operation Uranus, the Red Army's three fronts defeated and largely destroyed two Romanian armies and encircled the German Sixth Army and half of the German Fourth Panzer Army in the Stalingrad pocket-turning the Germans' world on its head. Like its predecessor volumes, this one makes extensive use of sources previously out of reach or presumed lost, such as reports from the Sixth Army's combat journal and newly released Soviet and Russian records.

These materials (many cited at length or printed in their entirety in a companion volume) lend themselves to a strikingly new interpretation of the campaign's planning and execution on both sides-a version of events that once and for all gets at the ground truth of this historic confrontation.

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1-1979432 Glantz, David M and House, Jonathan M. ENDGAME IN STALINGRAD: November 1942 Vol. 3, Book 2 Book Two of the 3rd volume of Glantz' acclaimed Stalingrad Trilogy.

Glantz continues the Red Army's counteroffensive, Operation Uranus, and concludes his definitive history with an account of the final ten weeks of Germany's ill-fated Stalingrad campaign.

In short order, the Red Army parried and then defeated two German attempts to rescue the Sixth Army, crushed the Italian Eighth and Hungarian Second Armies, severely damaged the German Fourth Panzer and Second Armies, and finally destroyed the German Sixth Army in the ruins of Stalingrad. With well over half-a-million soldiers torn from its order of battle, Hitler's Axis could only watch in horror as its status abruptly changed from victor to vanquished.

This concluding chapter, relating events even more steeped in myth than those that came before, is especially bracing as it takes on controversial questions about why Operation Uranus succeeded and the German relief attempts failed, whether the Sixth Army could have escaped encirclement or been rescued, and who, finally was most responsible for its ultimate defeat. The answers Glantz provides, embedded in a fully-realized account of the endgame at Stalingrad, make this book the last word on one of history's epic clashes.

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1-197944 Glantz, David M and House, Jonathan M. COMPANION TO ENDGAME AT STALINGRAD In addition to a wide variety of traditional sources, this volume provides two major categories of documentary materials hitherto unavailable to researchers. The first consists of extensive records from the combat journal of the German Sixth Army, which were only recently rediscovered and published.

The second is a vast amount of newly released Soviet and Russian archival material including excerpts from the Red Army General Staff's daily operational summaries; a wide variety of Stavka (High Command), People's Commissariat of Defense (NKO), and Red Army General Staff orders and directives; and the daily records of the Soviet 62nd Army and its subordinate divisions and brigades for most of the time fighting was underway in Stalingrad proper. Includes 54 maps.

Because of the persistent controversy and mythology characterizing this period, many of these documents are included verbatim in English translation in this companion volume, providing concrete evidence in support of the conclusions put forward in Volume Three. As such, the Companion contributes substantially to this final volume's unprecedented detail and fresh perspectives, interpretations, and evaluations of the later stages of the Stalingrad campaign.

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1-216760 Glantz, David M. OPERATION DON'S MAIN ATTACK: The Soviet Southern Front's Advance on Rostov, January-February 1943 With the defeat and destruction of German Sixth Army at Stalingrad all but certain at the end of 1942, the war on the Eastern Front took a definitive turn as the Germans struggled to erect a new defensive front to halt the Soviet juggernaut driving west. Operation Don's main attack is the first detailed study of the dramatic clash of armies that followed, unfolding inexorably over the course of two months across an expanse of more than 1,600 kilometers.

Using recently released Russian archival material never before available to researchers, David M. Glantz provides a close-up account, from both sides, of the planning and conduct of Operation Don-the Soviet offensive by the Red Army's Southern front that aimed to capture Rostov in January-February 1943.

His book includes a full array of plans, candid daily reports, situation maps, and strength and casualty reports prepared for the forces that participated in the offensive at every level. Drawing on an unprecedented and comprehensive range of documents, the book delves into many hitherto forbidden topics, such as unit strengths and losses and the foibles and attitudes of command cadre. Glantz's work also presents rare insights into the military strategy, combat tactics, and operational art of such figures as Generals Eremenko and Malinovsky and Field Marshal Erich von Manstein.1 vol, 912 pgs 2002 LAWRENCE, UNIV OF KANSAS
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1-69970 Glantz, David M. BATTLE FOR LENINGRAD, THE:1941-1944 Glantz richly detailed account of the battles and campaigns including six or more 'forgotten battles' tables, maps, illust, chapter notes, o/b's, biblio.1 vol, 660 pgs 2002 LAWRENCE, UNIV OF KANSAS
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1-193791 Glantz, David M. BARBAROSSA DERAILED: The Battle for Smolensk 10 July-10 September 1941 Volume 1 Volume 1 of a four-volume study.

Covers the German advance, encirclement battle, and the first and second Soviet counteroffensives from 10 July to 24 August. 40 b/w photos and 107 maps.

General info about series:

At dawn on 10 July 1941, massed tanks and motorized infantry of German Army Group Center's Second and Third Panzer Groups crossed the Dnepr and Western Dvina Rivers, beginning what Adolf Hitler and most German officers and soldiers believed would be a triumphal march on Moscow.

This groundbreaking and expansive new study, exploits a wealth of Soviet and German archival materials, including the combat orders and operational of the German OKW, OKH, army groups, and armies and of the Soviet Stavka, the Red Army General Staff, the Western Main Direction Command, the Western, Central, Reserve, and Briansk Fronts, and their subordinate armies to present a detailed mosaic and definitive account of what took place, why, and how during the prolonged and complex battles in the Smolensk region from 10 July through 10 September 1941.

The structure of the study is designed specifically to appeal to both general readers and specialists by a detailed two-volume chronological narrative of the course of operations, accompanied by a third volume, and perhaps a fourth, containing archival maps and an extensive collection of specific orders and reports translated verbatim from Russian. The maps, archival and archival-based, detail every stage of the battle.1 vol, 656 pgs 2010 UK, Helion and Company BOOKS
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1-193792 Glantz, David M. BARBAROSSA DERAILED: The Battle for Smolensk -- 10 July-10 September 1941 Volume 2 Volume 2 of a four volume study. (Vol. 1 is OMM no. 193791)

This tackles the German advance on the flanks and the third Soviet counteroffensive from August 25 to September 10. Includes 94 maps from WWII -- although you might need a magnifying glass to make out some of the details, they are pretty clean. Extensive overall Aug 1 and Sep 1 OOBs at division level (some regts) with army OOBs inserted at appropriate places in text, which contains what reads much like operational assessments and plans from unit logs, primarily from Soviet perspective. 1 vol, 620 pgs 2012 UK, HELION
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2-193793 Glantz, David M. BARBAROSSA DERAILED: The Battle for Smolensk -- 10 July-10 September 1941 Volume 3 Volume 3 of a four volume study. (Vol. 1 is OMM no. 193791, Vol. 2 is OMM no. 193792)

Volume 3, the Documentary Companion to Barbarossa Derailed, contains the documentary evidence for the two volumes of narrative. In addition to key Fuhrer Directives issued by Adolf Hitler to provide direction to his forces during the Barbarossa Campaign, as well as vital orders issued by German Army Group Center, this book includes the daily operational summaries of the participating Soviet fronts, armies, and some divisions, and many if not most of the orders and reports issued by the struggling Soviet armies.

Precise translations illustrate not only the capabilities and states-of-mind of key Soviet commanders as they dealt with crisis after crisis, but also the characteristics (such as aggressiveness, passivity, brutality and despair) of their varied styles of command. They also demonstrate how an army which lost the bulk of its experienced troops during the first several months of the campaign, attempted to use its operational directives and tactical orders to educate its soldiers and officers in the basics of waging war in the midst of active and bloody operations.1 vol, 630 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-192531 Glass, Andrzej and Tomasz J. Kopaski POLISH AIR FORCE 1939 THROUGH GERMAN EYES VOL. I A detailed photo album of Polish Air Force aircraft and equipment during September 1939. The book contains previously unpublished photos taken by German soldiers during the invasion of Poland. A fascinating and unparalleled view of Polish military aviation and its aircraft, as seen through the lenses of the best photographic equipment of 1939!

8.25 x 11.75, 320 pages, 500+ b/w photos1 vol, 320 pgs 2010 US, MMP
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1-209320 Gonzalez, Oscar THE SILENT ATTACK: The Fallschirmjager Capture the Bridges of Veldwezelt, Vroenhoven and Kanne 1940 Much has been written about the capture of Fort Eben Emael Belgium by German paratroopers on May 10, 1940. This operation marked the first use of gliders and shaped charges and proved it was possible to drop paratroopers behind enemy lines. The training, secrecy, accuracy, and speed, in addition to the element of surprise, made for a lethal force that caused chaos among Belgian soldiers.

However, it should be stressed that these paratroopers were part of a larger group: The Sturmablteilung Koch (Koch Assault Group), the elite of the Luftwaffe in 1940, whose mission was not only to take Eben Emael, but also the three bridges over the Alberto canal near Veldwezelt, Vroenhoven, and Kanne. The success of the attack on Belgium and France would depend on the rapid conquest of those bridges.

The aim of this book is to show how it was planned and carried out the assault on the Albert Canal bridges. All this not only through a supported text documents, records and evidence, but also by many photos never published until now. Every detail, from the creation of the Koch Assault Group, until the final attack, has been closely scrutinized by reference to the best sources, as well as testimonies of Belgian and German soldiers.1 vol, 368 pgs 2015 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-220300 Gonzalez, Oscar and Pablo Sagarra LAKE ILMEN 1942: The Wehrmacht Front to the Red Army In January 1942, south of Lake Ilmen, the 16th German Army clashed with the Morozov's 11th Soviet Army for possession of the strategic Russian city of Stelaia. Includes more than 100 color images.

In this battle, the Blue Division (Spanish volunteers) intervened with the 250th Skier Company. The Spaniards, along with their German and Latvian comrades, endured hard fighting in extreme winter conditions.

In addition to providing a strategic framework of the battle itself, including the Soviet perspective, this book also looks at the human aspect of the battle, by analyzing a selection of the volunteers who fought in it.1 vol, 120 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-205120 Gordon, John W WINGS: From Burma to the Himalayas Veteran of flying C-47s across the uncharted skies of the Hump in the China-Burma-India theater recounts his missions and adventures.1 vol, 268 pgs 2014 US, Wolfe Publishing
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1-204900 Grace Sr. Alexander M. SECOND FRONT: The Allied Invasion of France, 1942-43 (An Alternative History) One of the great arguments of World War II took place among Allied military leaders over when and where to launch a second front against Germany in Europe. Stalin, holding on by his teeth in Russia, urged a major invasion from the west as soon as possible. The Americans, led by Marshall and Wedemeyer, argued likewise. It was Churchill who got his way, however, with his Mediterranean strategy, including a campaign on the Italian peninsula, which he mistakenly called the 'soft underbelly of Europe.'

This realistic, fact-based work posits what would have happened had Churchill been overruled, and that rather than invading North Africa in the fall of 1942, thence Sicily and Italy, the Allies had hit the coast of southern France instead. The key element that enables the alternative scenario is the cooperation of Vichy, which was negotiated at the time but refused. If the Allies had promised sufficient force to support the French, however, the entire southern coastline of France would have been undefended against a surprise invasion.

In this book, once the Allied armies are ashore, German stream toward the front, albeit through a gauntlet of Maquis, Allied paratroopers, and airpower. Meantime the Allied forces push up the Rhone Valley and titanic armored clashes take place near Lyons. Already in desperate straits at Stalingrad, where they had committed their air and armored reserves, the Germans had also yet to switch to a full total-war economy, with tanks like the Panther and Tiger not yet deployed.

This fascinating alternative history comes close to informing us exactly what might have happened had D-Day in Europe come as early as some had wished.1 vol, 288 pgs 2014 US, CASEMATE
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1-203960 Grainger, John D. TRADITIONAL ENEMIES: Britain's War with Vichy France 1940-1942 After the surrender of the French government in May 1940, the British were concerned that the resources of the French Empire, and particularly the powerful French fleet, would be put at the disposal of the Germans. The British, dependent upon their naval power and the resources of the Empire and Commonwealth to continue the war, sought to neutralize the threat of the French fleet and saw an opportunity to gobble up certain French colonies for themselves. Thus, even while Britain was locked in a deadly struggle with Nazi Germany, she continued the centuries-old imperial rivalry with her nearest neighbor and recent allies.

The British attack on the French Mediterranean fleet at Mers el Kebir is well known, but less often remembered are the British operations against Vichy forces in West Africa, Syria, and Madagascar. As the latent threat of the French fleet was the chief source of British concern, the conflict was largely a naval one, but there were substantial land operations in Syria and Madagascar.

In Syria and Lebanon, Operation Exporter pitted 20,000 British, Indian, Australian and Free French troops against 35,000 Vichy French who fought with much greater skill and determination than expected. Operation Ironclad, the invasion of Madagascar, saw three brigades of infantry, supported by light tanks, make the first large scale British amphibious assault since the ill-fated Gallipoli landings in WWI.

John D Grainger narrates and analyses all the British operations, by land, sea and air, against the French up to the Anglo-American Torch landings in North Africa. He reveals the initial reluctance of the British forces to really get stuck into their erstwhile allies and the reverses that resulted from underestimating the will of the Vichy French to fight. The complicating factor of De Gaulle's Free French is another major theme. Above all, what emerges is that these are fascinating campaigns in their own right that have been unduly neglected. Nine maps.1 vol, 224 pgs 2013 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-195640 Grau, Lester RED ARMY'S DO-IT-YOURSELF, NAZI-BASHING GUERRILLA WARFARE MANUAL: The Partizan's Handbook, Updated and Revised Edition 1943 This 1943 third edition of the The Partisan's Companion is the last-and-best Red Army manual used to train partisans to fight the Nazi invader. Its usefulness outlived World War II. It was later used to train 'third-world' guerrillas in their wars of national liberation in the 1950s-70s and even the Fedayeen guerrillas who fought US and coalition forces in Iraq. Once upon a time, the Boy Scout Manual concentrated almost exclusively on camping, field craft and first aid. The Partisan's Companion adds guns, demolitions, hand-to-hand combat, assorted mayhem and multiple forms of Nazi-bashing. It is like the old Boy Scout Manual on steroids.

When Germany invaded the Soviet Union, the Red Army was hard pressed to cope with the 'invincible' Wehrmacht. The initial partisan resistance efforts also had problems. No locals were welcome, and the only guerrillas recognized by Moscow were surrounded Red Army units and units of loyal party members who were sent into unfamiliar territory to battle the Nazis. The initial training manual was a reprint from the Russian Civil War, and most of these units were wiped out. Finally the Soviets began recruiting partisans from the local community-but with Red Army officers and secret police agents. The partisan effort improved.

By 1943, it was obvious that Germany was losing the war. The partisan ranks grew as did the training requirements for the partisan commanders. The 1943 edition of the Partisan's Companion helped quickly train new guerrillas to a common standard. Besides field craft, it covers partisan tactics, German counter-guerrilla tactics, demolitions, German and Soviet weapons, scouting, camouflage, anti-tank warfare and anti-aircraft defense for squad and platoon-level instruction. It contains the Soviet lessons of two bitter years of war and provides a good look at the tactics and training of a mature partisan force. The partisans moved and lived clandestinely, harassed the enemy, and supported the Red Army through reconnaissance and attacks on the German supply lines.

They were also the agents of Soviet power and vengeance in the occupied regions. Soviet historians credit the partisans with tying down ten percent of the German army and with killing almost a million enemy soldiers. They clearly frustrated German logistics and forced the Germans to periodically sideline divisions to hunt the partisans. The partisans, and this third edition, were clearly part of the eventual Soviet victory over Germany.1 vol, 288 pgs 2011 US, CASEMATE PUBLISHING
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1-210520 Graves, Donald BLOOD AND STEEL 3: The Wehrmacht Archive: The Ardennes Offensive, December 1944 to January 1945 Blood and Steel 3, The Wehrmacht Archive: The Ardennes Offensive, December 1944 to January 1945 is an extensive and colorful collection of translated German military documents, private letters and diaries relating to one of the most hard-fought battles of the Second World War.

This rare material was gathered by the intelligence section of the American, British, and Canadian armies and ranges from orders issued by Feldmarschall von Rundstedt down to jokes told by the ordinary German soldier, often at the expense of his superiors. The infamous use by the Germans of troops disguised as Americans, driving captured US vehicles, to sow confusion behind enemy lines, is described as it happened, including a desperate plea by two Germans captured in US uniforms to be spared execution.

This unique collection gives an unparalleled insight into German tactics, organization, morale and attitudes to their opponents during the Battle of the Bulge.1 vol, 240 pgs 2016 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-204590 Graves, Donald E. BLOOD AND STEEL: The Wehrmacht Archive, Normandy 1944 Ordered by Hitler 'to hold, or to die' and to fight 'to the last grenade and round,' the German army was a formidable opponent during the 1944 Normandy campaign. This book depicts the experience of that army in Normandy through its own records and documentation -- translated original orders, diaries, letters, after action reports, and even jokes, as well as Allied technical evaluations of weapons, vehicles, and equipment and also transcripts of prisoner of war interrogations.

You will also learn from official documents about the Germans' efforts to cope with Allied air and artillery superiority, create new tactical methods for all arms and maintain discipline in the face of overwhelming odds. 16 pages of b/w plates.1 vol, 256 pgs 2014 UK, FRONTLINE
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1-203820 Green, Michael RUSSIAN ARMOUR IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR: Images of War This latest book in the Images of War series paints a broad picture of Russian tanks and armored fighting vehicles that defeated the might of Hitler's Panzer Armies. Includes historical images of the full range of Russian armor and exterior/interior color photos of preserved and restored tanks and AFVs from the period.

It was the Stalin's tanks and armored fighting vehicles and their crews that finally pushed the German Army back from the outskirts of Moscow in late 1941 and early 1942. Proof of the Red Army tanks' and AFVs' effectiveness came at the Battle of Kursk in the summer of 1943 when they defeated the cream of the Panzertruppen, From that point on, the tanks and armored fighting vehicles of the Red Army continued their offensive operations until they victoriously entered Berlin in April and May 1945.1 vol, 208 pgs 2013 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-209620 Green, Michael AIRCRAFT CARRIERS OF THE UNITED STATES NAVY: Images of War Series 250 color and b/w images.

In 1922 the US Navy commissioned its first small experimental aircraft carrier. This was followed into service by two much larger and capable carriers in 1927 with five more being built prior to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor including three large Yorktown class.

To take the offensive against the Japanese Navy, the American Congress funded by far the largest carrier building program in history based on the Essex class, a larger version of the pre-war Yorktown vessels. Of the twenty-six ordered, fourteen were commissioned in time to see Second World War service. These were joined by many smaller classes of carriers, including light carriers and escort carriers.

Post-war ever larger and more capable carriers were commissioned. Since 1975, when the first of a fleet of ten nuclear-powered Nimitz class carriers was commissioned, they have epitomized United States superpower status and worldwide power projection. These are due to be replaced in the decades to come with the even more sophisticated nuclear-powered Gerald R. Ford class.

Compiled and written by Michael Green, Aircraft Carriers of the United States Navy contains superb images of all the different types of classes of carriers employed by the US Navy since 1922. These and its highly informative text and captions give the reader a broad overview of this fascinating subject.1 vol, 144 pgs 2015 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-210390 Green, Michael AMERICAN INFANTRY WEAPONS OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR: Images of War During the arduous campaigns in theaters of war from the Pacific to North West Europe, American infantry weapons played a key role in the eventual victory over the Axis forces. In so doing they earned a special reputation for ruggedness and reliability. In addition to being used by US ground forces, they were widely adopted by other Allied nations.

This puts the full range of small arms -- including rifles, submachine guns, shotguns, pistols, machine guns, mortars, anti-tank weapons, and close infantry support artillery -- under the microscope.

Many names such as the Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR) and the incomparable semiautomatic Garand will be well known whereas others (the Johnson Rifle and Reising SMG) are not. The typically informative text completes the wide range of photographic images.1 vol, 200 pgs 2015 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-213930 Green, Michael ALLIED TANKS OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR: Images of War A full inventory of the tanks developed and deployed by the Allied armies during WWII against Nazi Germany and her Axis partners. 250 color & black and white images.

There were four categories of tank: Light, Medium, Heavy and Super Heavy. Combat experience proved Light tanks (such as the Stuart and T-26) to be ineffective. Medium tanks (the US M4 series, named Sherman by the British, and Russian T-34) soon dominated with their fire power, protection and mobility.

The later stages of the War required the Allies to answer the Axis Panther and Tiger tanks with up-gunned and up-armored second generation M4s, T-34-85s and the Sherman Firefly. Totally new heavy tanks such as the M-26, Pershing, Soviet KV-1 series and the British Centurion only saw action in the final months. Also includes a few super heavy tanks such as the French Char 2C and the TOG.1 vol, 208 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-214500 Green, Michael ALLIED ARMOURED FIGHTING VEHICLES: Of the Second World War - Images of War Series Compiles a full inventory of the armored fighting vehicles developed and deployed by the Allied armies during WWII against Nazi Germany and her Axis partners. 250 color & black and white illustrations. Companion volume to the authors Allied Tanks of the Second World War.

Tank destroyers included the US Army's M18 Hellcat and M36 Jackson, the British Archer and Achilles and the Soviet SU-85, SU-100, and SU-122.

Self-propelled artillery vehicles provide indirect fire support. Examples of these were the British Bishop and Sexton, the US M7 Army Priest and The Red Army's SU-152 Beast Slayer.

For reconnaissance the Allies fielded armored cars and scout cars such as the Daimler Dingo, the US M8 Greyhound and T17 Staghound, and the Russian BA-10, -20 and -64.

AFVs such as the British full tracked Universal Carrier and US M3 halftracks were fitted with a range of weapon systems, such as mortars or machine guns.1 vol, 0 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-217400 Green, Michael AXIS ARMOURED FIGHTING VEHICLES OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR: Images of War series During WWII, the Axis deployed a vast array of armored fighting vehicles to support their tanks and infantry. These included tank destroyers, reconnaissance vehicles, flame-thrower vehicles, and self-propelled artillery pieces. Includes 250 color and black and white images.

Armored tank destroyers, such as the Marder series, the Nashorn, Jagdpanther, Jagdtiger, and the turretless German StuG III series (based on the Panzer III medium tank), helped the Nazis overcome their shortage of tanks. Copying the StuG III series, the Italians created the turretless Semovente da 75/18 assault gun and the Hungarians the turretless Zrinyi.

In the role of self-propelled artillery the German fielded the Hummel, the Wespe, and the Grille while the Brummbar and the Sturmtiger performed in the dedicated assault gun role.
For armored reconnaissance German industry came up with a series of capable armored cars; examples were the eight-wheel Puma and the full-tracked Luchs reconnaissance tank.

The Italians developed the impressive four-wheel Autoblinda armored cars. Specialized antiaircraft tanks such the Mobelwagen, Wirbelwind, and the Ostwind gave some protection against the ever more powerful Allied air forces.1 vol, 144 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-218040 Green, Michael US MARINE CORPS IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR: Images of War Series Presents a graphic overview of the Corps' legendary campaign in text and contemporary images. Describes the full range of Marine Corps weaponry and explains their organization, tactics, and fighting doctrine from Guadalcanal through Okinawa.1 vol, 224 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-220630 Green, Michael UNITED STATES AIRBORNE DIVISIONS 1942-2018: Images of War series In 1942, the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions were formed and three more followed. 17th and 92nd (All American Division) and 101st (Screaming Eagles) fought in Sicily, D-Day, Market Garden, and the Rhine Crossing (VARSITY). The 11th served in the Far East. The 13th did not see combat. 250 black and white illustrations

Only the 82nd survived the postwar cull. The Screaming Eagles were reactivated in 1956 and both divisions served in Vietnam with the 101st becoming a helicopter delivered 'airmobile' division in 1968 before being re-designated an 'air assault' division in 1974.

As this superbly illustrated book describes, both 82nd and 101st earned their reputations as 'crack' divisions at the forefront of US operations and military interventions, be it Grenada (Urgent Fury), Panama (Just Cause), the Gulf Wars and most recently Afghanistan (Enduring Freedom).1 vol, 216 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-201250 Greene, J and Massignani, Alessandro HITLER STRIKES NORTH: The Nazi Invasion of Norway and Denmark -- April 9, 1940 Includes 18 maps and 32 b/w photos.

More than any other campaign of WWII, Operation Weserubing has been shrouded in mystery. Strategic political and legal issues were unclear and military issues were dominated by risk.

The German success was the result of improvisation and the application of available forces far beyond the comprehension of their British and Norwegian counterparts. The operation necessitated combining the resources of air force, army and navy. Troops were transported into battle by warship and aircraft, and paratroopers were used for the first time.

This combined arms assault was the first 'three dimensional' strategic invasion in history. Hitler Strikes North details the course of this groundbreaking invasion and provides valuable historical and modern lessons about the role of combined arms planning, the strategic demand for resources, and the use of military force. 1 vol, 304 pgs 2013 UK, FRONTLINE
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1-PWAR090 Greene, Jack PAPER WARS: Issue 90 - MacArthur: The Road to Bataan MacArthur: The Road to Bataan covers the battle of Luzon Island during the winter of 1941-1942. Basically this game deals with a large island that must defend itself without any hope of significant outside help, against an enemy that can strike from virtually any direction. The Japanese can assault the island at many different points, causing the Allies (Filipinos and Americans) to be very wary of being drawn too far from the island's prize, Manila Bay, the main harbor at Manila, and the fortress of Corregidor, that controls the entrance. This game originally appeared in Wargamer # 44 and is designed by Jack Greene.

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* Complexity: 1-10 (high): 5
* Solitaire Suitability: 1-10 (high): 6
* Time Scale: 3 Days per Game Turn
* Map Scale: 11 km per hex
* Unit Scale: Division and some Regiments
* Players: 2
* Playtime: 12 hours1 vol, 64 pgs 2018 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-972001 Greentree, David 001 COMBAT: British Paratrooper vs Fallschirmjager - Mediterranean 1942-43 The airborne forces of Britain and Germany were among their best troops of World War II and when they met in battle the result was a brutal trial of strength. British paratroopers and German Fallschirmjager clashed repeatedly and their training, tactics, experience, morale and weaponry were tested against each other, not least in the three bruising encounters outlined here, in Tunisia and Sicily. From the British attempts to seize the airfields at Depienne and Oudna to the bloody night battle for Green Hill and the bitter struggle for Primosole Bridge in Sicily, these highly trained parachute troops clashed with their opposite numbers, gaining experience, refining tactics and learning valuable lessons. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-972014 Greentree, David 014 German Infantryman vs British Infantryman - France 1940 When Hitler's forces poured into France and the Low Countries in 1940, the uneasy peace of the 'Phoney War' was shattered, and Europe was ripped apart by another Blitzkrieg. Forming the backbone of the German advance were the well-equipped Sch?tzen (Rifles), motorized infantry who embodied the essence of the fluid, swift warfare that had characterized World War II thus far. Facing them were infantrymen of the British Expeditionary Force, units of considerable fighting quality who had nevertheless received no special training to conduct combined-arms warfare in conjunction with armour.

This study investigates the combat between the two adversaries at small-unit level, recreating the ferocity of the fighting on the front lines of the Battle of France in three key clashes at Arras, Calais and Merville. Assessing the training, organization and unit ethos of both sides in the context of a new type of mobile warfare, David Greentree reveals the extraordinary difficulties encountered by infantry units in trying to remain in contact with their armoured and mechanized formations. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-972023 Greentree, David 023 NEW ZEALAND INFANTRYMAN vs GERMAN MOTORCYCLE SOLDIER: Greece and Crete 1941 In April 1941, New Zealand troops were hastily committed to counter the German invasion of Greece where they would face off against the German Kradschutzen - motorcycle troops.

Examining three major encounters in detail with the help of maps and contemporary photographs, this shows how the New Zealanders used ingenuity to counter the mobile and well-trained motorcycle forces opposing them in the mountains and plains of Greece and Crete.

Featuring specially commissioned artwork and drawing upon first-hand accounts, this account assesses the origins, doctrine and combat performance of both sides.1 vol, 80 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-972030 Greentree, David 030 GEBIRGSJAGER vs SOVIET SAILOR: Arctic Circle 1942-44 In 1941-44, Germany's Gebirgsjager -- elite mountain troops -- clashed repeatedly with land-based units of the Soviet Navy during the mighty struggle on World War II's Eastern Front. Formed into naval infantry and naval rifle brigades, some 350,000 of Stalin's sailors would serve the Motherland on land, playing a key role in the defense of Moscow, Leningrad, and Sevastopol.

The Gebirgsjager, many among them veterans of victories in Norway and then Crete, would find their specialist skills to be at a premium in the harsh terrain and bitter weather encountered at the northern end of the front line. Operating many hundreds of miles north of Moscow, the two sides endured savage conditions as they fought one another inside the Arctic Circle.1 vol, 80 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-227260 Grehan, John CORREGIDOR: Siege and Liberation, 1941-1945 Images of War Series Singapore and Hong Kong had fallen to the forces of Imperial Japan, Thailand and Burma had been invaded and islands across the Pacific captured. But one place, one tiny island fortress garrisoned by a few thousand hungry and exhausted men, refused to be beaten. That island fortress was Corregidor which guarded the entrance to Manila Bay and controlled all sea-borne access to Manila Harbor. At a time when every news bulletin was one of Japanese success, Corregidor shone as the only beacon of hope in the darkness of defeat.

The Japanese 14th Army of Lieutenant General Masaharu Homma, threw everything it had at Corregidor, officially named Fort Mills. But deep within the island's rocky heart, a tunnel had been excavated into Malinta Hill and there the US troops, marine, naval and army, endured the terrible onslaught. At their head was General Douglas MacArthur who became a national hero with his resolute determination never to surrender, until ordered to evacuate to Australia to avoid such a senior officer being captured by the enemy. Bur with his departure, the rest of the garrison knew that there was no possibility of relief. They would have to fight on until the bitter end, whatever form that might take.

That end came in May 1942. The defenders were reduced to virtually starvation rations with many of them wounded. Consequently, when, on 5 May the Japanese mounted a powerful amphibious assault, the weakened garrison could defy the enemy no longer. Corregidor, the 'Gibraltar of the East', finally fell to the invaders.

Those invaders were to become the invaded when MacArthur returned in January 1945. For three weeks, US aircraft, warships and artillery hammered the Japanese positions on Corregidor. Then, on 16 February, the Americans landed on the island. It took MacArthur's men ten days to hunt down the last of the Japanese, after many had chosen to commit suicide rather than surrender, but Corregidor was at last back in Allied hands.

In this unique collection of images, the full story Corregidor's part in the Second World War is dramatically revealed. The ships, the aircraft, the guns, the fortifications and the men themselves, are shown here, portraying the harsh, almost unendurable, realities of war.
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1-228700 Grehan, John THE WOLF'S LAIR: Hitler's Headquarters on the Eastern Front - An Illustrated Guide Set deep in the heart of the Masurian woods of northern Poland, in what was formally East Prussia, lies a 2.5 square mile complex of ruined bunkers and shelters that once constituted Hitler's WWII headquarters - the Wolfsschanze or Wolf's Lair. With the aid of color photographs, this guide shows the Wolfsschanze as it appears today, with each building and its purpose identified. Colonel von Stauffenberg almost killed Hitler in the summer of 1944 -- that building is still there, its roof sitting on its collapsed walls. Laced with numerous personal accounts of the installation and of Hitler's routines, and supplemented with contemporary images, the Wolfsschanze is brought to life once more.

The Wolfsschanze, however, was not the only military complex in this small part of the Eastern Front. Other WWII complexes on the Eastern Front are profiled. Once Hitler has established his command centre at the Wolfsschanze, in effect the home of the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht (or military high command), the other branches of the German armed forces and civil authorities quickly followed suit. Just a few miles away, for example, the German Army built its own operational headquarters at Mauerwald - a complex which amounted to an even greater concentration of buildings, many of which remain intact and open to the public. Goring duly ordered that the Luftwaffe's headquarters, code-named Robinson, be built further out near the current Russian border, whilst Himmler's SS headquarters at Hochwald and that for Hans Lammers' Reich Chancellery were situated back nearer the Wolfsschanze.1 vol, 320 pgs 2021 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-231300 Grehan, John GREAT NAVAL BATTLES OF THE PACIFIC WAR: The Official Admiralty Accounts: Midway, Coral Sea, Java Sea, Guadalcanal and Leyte Gulf The accounts here, compiled for and on behalf of the Admiralty, were written either during or immediately after the end of the war before historians had begun to give their assessments of these momentous events. These accounts were written for internal consumption, to guide and instruct naval officers. It was never intended that they would be released to the general public. As such, there was no jingoistic drum beating, no axes to grind, and no new angles to try and find. The authors of these accounts relate each battle, move by move, as they unfolded, accurately and dispassionately.

This makes these accounts so invaluable. They read almost like a running commentary, as action follows action, minute follows minute. This sensation is magnified by the absolute impartiality of the authors, their sole attempt being to provide a thorough but very clear and comprehensible record so that others in the future could understand precisely how each battle was fought.

These accounts can never be superseded and never replaced. Written by naval officers of the time for naval officers of the future, they are the permanent record of the great victories, and the sobering defeat in the Java Sea, during the struggle for control of the Pacific which, for many months, hung precariously in the balance.1 vol, 352 pgs 2022 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-231310 Grehan, John GERMAN U-BOAT LOSSES DURING WORLD WAR II: Details of Destruction An introduction summarizes previous works on the subject and describes the difficulties of obtaining and verifying information from the Germans and Allies on U-boat losses. The main part of the book lists by hull number each U-boat's date of commissioning, its commanding officer, and the date and port of departure for its last patrol. It also gives the date, position, and cause of loss of each submarine, with complete details on Allied units involved in the sinking, the names and ranks of their commanding officers and pilots, and the number of crew killed or rescued. An appendix neatly summarizes data on the disposition of surviving U-boats at the end of the war and provides valuable statistical data on German U-boat losses. Includes 16pp of plates and nine maps.1 vol, 320 pgs 2022 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-207440 Grehan, John and Mace, Martin THE ITALIAN CAMPAIGN 1942-1944 Dispatches in this volume include that on the Conquest of Sicily from 10 July 1942 to 17 August 1943 by Field-Marshall Viscount Alexander of Tunis; the dispatch on the invasion of Sicily in July 1943, by Admiral of the Fleet Sir Andrew B. Cunningham, Commander-in-Chief, Mediterranean; dispatch on naval operations in connection with the landings in the Gulf of Salerno in September 1943, by Admiral of the Fleet Sir Andrew B. Cunningham; and the dispatch on operations of the Allied Armies between September 1943 and December 1944, by Field Marshal the Viscount Alexander of Tunis.

This unique collection of original documents will prove to be an invaluable resource for historians, students and all those interested in what was one of the most significant periods in British military history.1 vol, 224 pgs 2014 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-236190 Greiner, Heinz Translated by Linden Lyons ROME TO THE PO RIVER: The 362nd Infantry Division, 1944-45 German Infanterie-Division 362's commander, Heinz Greiner, describes the division's actions in Italy from 1944 to 1945. From the battle at Anzio through the various mountain defense lines to the ultimate end of the war in Northern Italy, the book offers a commander's eye-view of the threats, strategy, delaying actions, and counterattacks of the unit facing Allied air and ground pressures. Originally published in German as part of Wehrmacht im Kampf series, but translated here, it provides a thorough account of the reestablishment, training, and combat performance of a typical German division.1 vol, 200 pgs 2023 US, CASEMATE
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1-208690 Grice, Frederick WAR'S NOMADS: A Mobile Radar Unit in Pursuit of Rommel during the Western Desert Campaign, 1942-3 Sheds light on a key but little known aspect of the Eighth Army's Western Desert Campaign, the first in British military history in which the RAF and the army collaborated so closely. Evocative account of one man's experience of life in a mobile radar unit after the battle of El Alamein as Rommel's AfrikaKorps was relentlessly pursued across the desert through Egypt, Libya and Tunisia by the Eighth Army. It is the only known detailed account in existence of the small radar units who played a key part in the Western Desert Campaign.

An authoritative introduction explains the background to the military events of the Western Desert campaign, and the purpose of 606's mission, which Fred for security reasons cannot talk about: to get to a selection of the 200 or so landing grounds in the desert with all speed; and then to defend them against air attack by using a light warning set (radar) developed to go operational within an hour.1 vol, 240 pgs 2015 UK, CASEMATE
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1-229520 Griffith, Paddy PADDY GRIFFITH'S WARGAMING OPERATION SEALION: The Game that Launched Academic Wargaming Held at the British Army Staff College in 1974, this ground-breaking wargame was a serious piece of academic research to explore a contested area of military history. Paddy assembled a team of subject matter experts from Britain and Germany to run a wargame to explore what would have happened if the Germans had launched their planned invasion of Britain. To umpire and play in the game, he used combat veterans with senior command experience, including some who were involved in 1940 -- including Luftwaffe Gen. Adolf Galland.

This describes the game, including previously unpublished material such as briefings, analysis, guidance for umpires, and post-game reflections. 'The resulting analysis of the Sealion Wargame is the most authoritative assessment yet produced of the prospects for this titanic and consequential hypothetical struggle.' -- Peter Perla.
1 vol, 144 pgs 2021 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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1-229670 Griffith, Paddy PADDY GRIFFITH'S GAME OF WAR: Reflections on a Lifetime of Wargaming Captures key points of the development of Paddy Griffith's ideas and innovations in wargaming, such as contributing to the Wargamer's Newsletter, to the launch of Wargames Developments in 1980, and his correspondence with some of the key figures in wargaming.

Chapters include:
Gaming World War III: Paddy's Greatest Legacy
The Relationship Between Donald Featherstone and Paddy Griffith
The Game of War: Wargaming for TV
Roleplaying the Experience of Combat: Men Against Fire
Naval Wargaming: Hunt the Bismarck
Monkey Orange Solo: The Wargame That Got Him Barred from Salute
The Taiwan Crisis Game: The Game that Almost Became an International Incident
1 vol, 144 pgs 2021 UK, JOHN CURRY EVENTS
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1-223900 Grunlach, Georg At The Gates of Lenigrad The photographs in this book were taken by Feldwebel Georg Gundlach on behalf of the 291 Command. Infanterie-Division, to document the war operations in Russia, illustrate the fighting of the German Division, and in particular the infantry of Infanterie-Regiment 506, during operation Barbarossa through the Baltic States during the winter 1941-1942 and in the swamp and forests of Volchov, in the Leningrad sector.

The photos, often taken in action, depict both the men and the means of the German units employed in these operations, and the extremely harsh living conditions of the civilian population and the Russian soldiers of General Vlassov's 2nd Assault Army inside the Volchov sack, among the unhealthy swamps and inhospitable forests, the scene of bitter fighting.1 vol, 168 pgs 2020 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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1-2171211 Guardfia, Mike AMERICAN ARMOR IN THE PACIFIC This latest in the Casemate Illustrated series explores American armor during the Pacific Campaign of WWII, from 1942-45. During this period there were over 20 tank battles and operations where tanks provided heavy support to infantry units. These operations include the battle of Tarawa and the Bougainville Campaign. Relying heavily on first-person accounts, the strategies and tactics of the opposing forces are discussed. Includes 100+ b/w illustrations and photos.1 vol, 128 pgs 2020 US, CASEMATE
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1-197270 Guardia, Mike SHADOW COMMANDER: The Epic Story of Donald D. Blackburn US Army Captain Donald D. Blackburn refused to lay down his arms when US forces surrendered on Bataan, Philippines, in 1942. He escaped and ultimately raised a private army of over 22,000 men known as 'Blackburn's Headhunters.' The 'unit' devastated the Japanese 14th Army within the western provinces of North Luzon and destroyed the Japanese naval base at Aparri - the largest enemy anchorage in the Philippines.

After WWII, Blackburn remained on active duty and played a key role in initiating Special Forces operations in Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia in Southeast Asia from 1958 through the Vietnam War, including Operation Ivory Coast: the Son Tay Prison Raid -- the largest POW rescue mission and Special Forces operation of the Vietnam War.1 vol, 240 pgs 2011 US, CASEMATE
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1-222010 Guardia, Mike AMERICAN GUERRILLA: The Forgotten Heroics of Russell W. Volckman -- The Man Who Escaped from Bataan, Raised a Filipino Army against the Japanese, and became the True 'Father' of Army Special Forces When American forces surrendered on Bataan, Army Captain Russell Volckmann refused and disappeared into the jungles of north Luzon where he raised a Filipino army of over 22,000 men. For the next three years, he led a guerrilla war against the Japanese, killing over 50,000 enemy soldiers. At the same time he established radio contact with MacArthur's HQ in Australia and directed Allied forces to key enemy positions. When General Yamashita finally surrendered, he made his initial overtures not to MacArthur, but to Volckmann.

This book establishes how Volckmann's leadership was critical to the outcome of the war in the Philippines. His ability to synthesize the realities and potential of guerrilla warfare led to a campaign that rendered Yamashita's forces incapable of repelling the Allied invasion. Had it not been for Volckmann, the Americans would have gone in 'blind' during their counter-invasion, reducing their efforts to a trial-and-error campaign that would undoubtedly have cost more lives, materiel, and potentially stalled the pace of the entire Pacific War.

Second, this book establishes Volckmann as the progenitor of modern counterinsurgency doctrine and the true 'Father' of Army Special Forces -- a title that history has erroneously awarded to Colonel Aaron Bank of the ETO. In 1950, Volckmann wrote two Army field manuals: Operations Against Guerrilla Forces and Organization and Conduct of Guerrilla Warfare, though today few realize he was their author. Together, they became the Army's first handbooks outlining the precepts for both special warfare and counter-guerrilla operations.

Taking his argument directly to the Army Chief of Staff, Volckmann outlined the concept for Army Special Forces. At a time when U.S. military doctrine was conventional in outlook, he marketed the ideas of guerrilla warfare as a critical force multiplier for any future conflict, ultimately securing the establishment of the Army's first special operations unit -- the 10th Special Forces Group.1 vol, 240 pgs 2019 US, CASEMATE
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1-229800 Guardia, Mike ARRACOURT 1944: Triumph of American Armor Tackles the Battle of Arracourt in September 1944, where a German 5th Panzer Army counterattack to blunt the US 4th Armor's drive looked good on paper but failed in the field. Provides an overview of tanks and other vehicles on both sides, general OOB and TO&E, and 'Strategic Setting' to help understand how and why the battle happened. Includes 150 photographs and illustrations.

In their M4 Shermans, American tank crews squared off against the technologically superior Mark V Panther tanks of the Wehrmacht. Yet through a combination of superior tactics, leadership, teamwork, and small-unit initiative, the outnumbered American forces won a decisive victory against the 5th Panzer Army.

Indeed, of the 262 tanks and mobile assault guns fielded by German forces, 200 were damaged or destroyed by enemy fire. The Americans, by contrast, lost only 48 tanks. Following the collapse of the German counterattack at Arracourt, General Patton's Third Army found itself within striking distance of the Third Reich's borderlands. The battle of Arracourt was the US Army's largest tank battle until the Ardennes Offensive in December 1944. 1 vol, 128 pgs 2022 US, CASEAMATE PUBLISHING
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1-210731 Guillemot, Philippe THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE: The Failure of the Final Blitzkrieg Vol. 1 In this first volume, an examination of the northern edge of this offensive launched by the 6th Panzer Army. Provides a detailed survey of preparations from the offensive, the combatant's logistical challenges, the Allied information service fiasco, and the suffering of Belgian civilians trapped within this inferno. Follows the fierce and bloody run of the Kampfgruppen from the 1st SS-Panzer Division, the failure of the Hitlerjugend in the face of GI's determined resistance, and the charge of the II SS Panzer Korps. It also provides a detailed review of the special operations: von de Heydte's paratroopers' night jump and Otto Skorzeny's 150th Panzer Brigade. Includes 200 photos.1 vol, 192 pgs 2016 FRANCE, HISTOIRE & COLLECTIONS
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1-210732 Guillemot, Philippe THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE: The Failure of the Final Blitzkrieg Vol. 2 - The North Point. The Assault of the 6th Panzer Army This second volume offers the reader the study of the northern tip of this offensive launched by the 6th Panzer Army whose engagement in the Battle of the Bulge represented a baptism by fire.

Based on the study of thousands of pages of archives concerning both US forces and German, the author revisits for us this sector, which should have been the major axis through which Hitler hoped to overthrow its profit in the course of the war. Through these pages, Philippe Guillemeot invites us to follow the fierce and bloody ride of the kampfgruppen of 1. SS-Panzer Division, the failure of the Hitlerjugend, GI's fierce resistance, and the load of the II SS-Panzerkorps. A chapter is devoted to special operations conducted by German paratroopers and the Otto Skorzeny.1 vol, 192 pgs 2016 FRANCE, HISTOIRE & COLLECTIONS
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1-886208 Guillemot, Phillipe HUNGARY 1944-1945: The Panzers Last Stand Following the dramatic destruction of Army Group Center and overshadowed by Koniev's and Zhukov's rush on Berlin, this particular theater of operations has been somewhat ignored. This monograph is an opportunity to go into the details of these clashes whose last convulsions one month and three weeks before the German capitulation at Reims were definitively the Panzers' last lunge. 10 full color maps and 16 profiles.1 vol, 80 pgs 2011 FRANCE, HISTOIRE & COLLECTIONS
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1-229451 Gullachsen, Arthur BLOODY VERRIERES: V1 The I. SS-Panzerkorps Defence of the Verrieres-Bourguebus Ridges I SS PanzerKorps Leibstandarte defend against the Anglo-Canadian forces in July 1944 south of Caen in the area of the Verrieres and Bourguebus ridges. The resulting battles of late July and early August 1944 saw powerful German defensive counterattacks south of Caen inflict tremendous casualties, regain lost ground and at times defeat Anglo-Canadian operations in detail. Includes maps and photographs.

Viewed by the German leadership as militarily critical, the majority of its armored assets were deployed to dominate this excellent tank country east of the Orne river. These defeats and the experience of meeting an enemy with near-equal resources exposed a flawed Anglo-Canadian offensive tactical doctrine that was overly dependent on the supremacy of its artillery forces. Furthermore, weaknesses in Allied tank technology inhibited their armored forces from fighting a decisive armored battle, forcing Anglo-Canadian infantry with massive artillery support to rely on WWI 'Bite and Hold' tactics.

Confronted with the full force of the Panzerwaffe, Anglo-Canadian doctrine at times floundered. In response, the Royal Artillery and Royal Canadian Artillery units pummeled the German tankers and grenadiers, but despite their best efforts, ground could not be captured by concentrated artillery fire alone.
1 vol, 312 pgs 2022 US, CASEMATE
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1-229452 Gullachsen, Arthur BLOODY VERRIERES: Volume 2 -- The I. SS-Panzerkorps Defence of the Verrieres-Bourguebus Ridges Another excellent volume continues the detailed account of the German defense of Verrieres Ridge as the British Second Army tries to break out of the Normandy bridgehead in late July 1944. Imposing in height and containing perfect terrain for armored operations, the Germans viewed it as the lynchpin to their defenses south of the city of Caen and east of the Orne river. Details the fighting of 23 July-3 August, specifically the Anglo-Canadian Operation Spring that began on 25 July. Not satisfied with this defensive victory, German armored forces would then seek to restore an earlier defensive line further north, attacking to destroy the 2nd Canadian Infantry Division. contains 51 black and white photos, one color photo, and eight black and white tactical maps.

Volume I is OMM book number: 2294511 vol, 288 pgs 2023 US, CASEMATE
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1-212930 Gustavsson, Hakan SINO-JAPANESE AIR WAR: 1937-1945 - The Longest Struggle Starting with the Japanese aggression in July 1937, it soon accelerated into a full-scale war with the Chinese Kuomintang government. The Chinese Air Force was to suffer large losses during the whole conflict with Japan. During the first weeks of the war the Chinese lost almost all of their medium bombers. This was a pattern that would be repeated again and again.

Not getting much help from the outside world, the Kuomintang government, led by Chiang Kai-shek, soon signed a treaty with the Soviet Union to receive armament, including a large number of aircraft and Soviet volunteers to fly some of them.

This difficult relation with the Soviet Union lasted until 1941, when the USA became the main supplier of armament to China, including the short-lived but famous US voluntary group called the Flying Tigers.1 vol, 224 pgs 2016 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-70490 Habeck, Mary STORM OF STEEL- The Development of Armor Doctrine in Germany and the Soviet Union, 1919-1939 In this fascinating account of the battle tanks that saw combat in the European Theater of World War II, Mary R. Habeck traces the strategies developed between the wars for the use of armored vehicles in battle. Only in Germany and the Soviet Union were truly original armor doctrines (generally known as 'blitzkreig' and 'deep battle') fully implemented. Storm of Steel relates how the German and Soviet armies formulated and chose to put into practice doctrines that were innovative for the time, yet in many respects identical to one another.

As part of her extensive archival research in Russia, Germany, and Britain, Habeck had access to a large number of formerly secret and top-secret documents from several post-Soviet archives. This research informs her comparative approach as she looks at the roles of technology, shared influences, and assumptions about war in the formation of doctrine. She also explores relations between the Germans and the Soviets to determine whether collaboration influenced the convergence of their armor doctrines.
1 vol, 336 pgs 2014 ITHICA, CORNELL UNIVERSITY PRESS
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1-195320 Hamilton, Hope SACRIFICE ON THE STEPPE: The Italian Alpine Corps in the Stalingrad Campaign, 1942-1943 Draws on many interviews with survivors, as well as massive research, in order to provide this first full English-language account of one of World War II's legendary stands against great odds. About 60,000 of the 227,000 Italian troops in Russia were alpini, elite Italian mountain troops. When the Don front collapsed under Soviet hammerblows, it was the Alpine Corps that continued to hold out until it was completely isolated, and which then tried to fight its way out through both Russian encirclement and 'General Winter,' to rejoin the rest of the Axis front. Only one of the three alpine divisions was able to emerge from the Russian encirclement with survivors. By the summer of 1946, 10,000 survivors returned to Italy from Russian POW camps. 1 vol, 336 pgs 2011 US, CASEMATE
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2-195971 Hamilton, Stephan THE ODER FRONT 1945: Volume 1 - Generaloberst Gotthard Heinrici, Heeresgruppe Weichsel and Germany's Final Defense in the East, 20 March-4 May 1945 Oversized at 8.75 x 12 inches with 100 b/w photos and documents, 21 b/w maps, and 64 pages of color maps (maps are scanned WWII originals).

Germany's final battle began when Generaloberst Gotthard Heinrici took command of Heeresgruppe Weichsel (Army Group Vistula) on 20 March 1945, just before the massive Soviet offensive intended to capture Berlin was launched on 16 April. Heinrici, not Hitler, decided that there was only one strategic course left for Germany -- hold the Soviets back along the Oder Front long enough to entice the Western Allies across the Elbe River.

Heinrici knew two things: the war was lost and what remained of Germany was destined for postwar Soviet occupation. His intent was that a protracted defense along the Oder Front would force General Eisenhower to order the Western Allies into the postwar Soviet Zone of Occupation outlined in the Top Secret Allied Plan known as 'Eclipse', thereby sparing millions of Germans in the east the dismal fate of Soviet vengeance everyone knew was at hand.

Berlin, Heinrici ordered, would not be defended. The capital of Germany would not become another 'Stalingrad' as Heinrici told his subordinates. A decision by OKW on 23 April to defend Berlin in a final decisive battle forced Heinrici into direct conflict with his superiors over the conduct of operations along the Oder Front -- a conflict that undermined his capability to defend against the Soviets and ultimately cost Heinrici his command.

Describes the planning and execution of the defense of the Oder Front, reconstructing it day-by-day using previously unpublished personal diaries, postwar interviews, Heeresgruppe Weichsel's war diary, and daily command phone logs. Operations of the 3.Panzer Armee, 9.Armee, 12.Armee, and 21.Armee are covered in detail, with their unit movements depicted on over 60 wartime operational maps. The narrative is supported by an extensive selection of appendices, including translations of postwar narratives relating to Heeresgruppe Weichsel penned by senior German officers, biographical notes on notable officers of the Heeresgruppe, and highly detailed orders of battles.1 vol, 394 pgs 2017 UK, HELION and COMPANY
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2-195972 Hamilton, Stephan THE ODER FRONT 1945: Volume 2: Documents, Reports & Personal Accounts Oversized at 8.75 x 12 inches, with four b/w photos and documents and 38 b/w maps.

Heeresgruppe Weichsel (Vistula) was created on the order of Adolf Hitler in part to 'organize the national defense on German soil.' Relying on primary documents from Heeresgruppe Weichsel and Oberkommando des Heeres that are reprinted in their entirety along with summary translations, this new volume examines why the command came into existence, what was its priority compared to that of other commands in the East, and how that translated into men and material support for its combat divisions. Specific attention is given to the daily operational deployments of the Heeresgruppe divisions and how they were reconstructed after the brutal combat in Pomerania.

The differences between Himmler and Heinrici's command styles are examined and questions are raised about what, if anything, Himmler contributed to Germany's final defense. Hitler's operational goals are also revealed for the first time through his daily guidance issued to the East Front field commands during the last month of war. Surprisingly, Heeresgruppe Weichsel and Berlin's defense were not among his top priorities.

Operations of the 3rd Panzer Armee are presented through the perspective of its three senior officers. The previously unpublished wartime diary of General der Infanterie Martin Gareis and the postwar interviews of Generaloberst Hasso-Eccard Freiherr von Manteuffel, and Generalmajor Burkhart Mueller-Hillebrand provide detail on the situation of the Armee through the end of the war and offer insights into key military and political personalities of the Third Reich. 1 vol, 584 pgs 2017 UK, HELION and COMPANY
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1-80320 Hammel, Eric CARRIER STRIKE:The Battle of Santa Cruz Oct, 1942 History's fourth carrier vs carrier naval battle, technically a Japanese victory it was their last serious attempt to win the Pacific War, b/w photos o/b's, bibio, index.1 vol, 409 pgs 2004 US, ZENITH PRESS
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1-196590 Hammmel, Eric ALWAYS FAITHFUL: US Marines in World War II Combat A pictorial history of the US Marines who fought during World War II. Hammel selects the top 100 images from his private archives to share with readers-100 images that capture what Semper Fidelis meant to the fighting men during the war. With a mixture of iconic and unique photographs, readers will find themselves faced with the graphic images of Marines during wartime, from the thick of combat to every day survival. Here, in silent, stirring, unwavering testimony, is a display of what the very best combat Marines of any era can do to remain always faithful to their long history, their homeland, their proud heritage, the cornerstone of their honor, and their humanity. 1 vol, 0 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-198580 Hammond, Bryn EL ALAMEIN The Battle that Turned the Tide of the Second World War Before the Battle of El Alamein in 1942, the British had never won a major battle on land against the Germans; nor indeed had anyone else. Drawing on a remarkable array of first-hand accounts, this book reveals the personal experiences of those on the frontline and provides fascinating details of how the war was actually fought.

It also includes analysis of the strategic decisions made by the generals. El Alamein 1942 is the story of exactly how a seemingly beaten and demoralized army turned near-defeat into victory in a little over four months of protracted and bloody fighting in the harsh North African desert. 1 vol, 344 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-198390 Hardesty, Von and Ilya Grinberg RED PHOENIX RISING: The Soviet Air Force in World War II 105 photographs, 8 maps, 6 x 9.

Revised version of a groundbreaking account of the Soviet Air Force in World War II using an avalanche of declassified Russian archival sources, combat documents, and statistical information made available in the past three decades.

The saga of the Soviet Air Force, one of the least chronicled aspects of the war, marked a transition from near annihilation in 1941 to the world's largest operational-tactical air force four years later. Von Hardesty and Ilya Grinberg reveal the dynamic changes in tactics and operational art that allowed the VVS to bring about that remarkable transformation. Drawing upon a wider array of primary sources, well beyond the uncritical and ultra-patriotic Soviet memoirs underpinning the original version, this volume corrects, updates, and amplifies its predecessor. In the process, it challenges many 'official' accounts and revises misconceptions promoted by scholars who relied heavily on German sources, thus enlarging our understanding of the brutal campaigns fought on the Eastern Front.

The authors describe the air campaigns as they unfolded, with full chapters devoted to the monumental victories at Moscow, Stalingrad, and Kursk. By combining the deeply affecting human drama of pilots, relentlessly confronted by lethal threats in the air and on the ground, with a rich technical understanding of complex military machines, they have produced a fast-paced, riveting look at the air war on the Eastern Front as it has never been seen before. They also address dilemmas faced by the Soviet Air Force in the immediate postwar era as it moved to adopt the new technology of long-range bombers, jet propulsion and nuclear arms.

Drawing heavily upon individual accounts down to the unit level, Hardesty and Grinberg greatly enhance our understanding of their story's human dimension, while the book's more than 100 photos, many never before seen in the West, vividly portray the high stakes and hardware of this dramatic tale. In sum, this is the definitive one-volume account of a vital but still underserved dimension of the war - surpassing its predecessor so decisively that no fan of that earlier work can afford to miss it.1 vol, 448 pgs 2012 US, UNIVERSITY PRESS OF KANSAS
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1-206300 Harding, Phillip FROM GAZALA TO TUNIS: 422 Days in the Life of the 2nd Battalion, The Rifle Brigade These 422 days include the bitter battles of Gazala, the conflict around the Cauldron, the loss of Tobruk before the forced withdrawal with the remainder of the Eighth Army, along the Mediterranean Coast and finally digging in at Alamein.

Due to their involvement in the battles around the Alamein Line, the Mine Task Force opened gaps in the Axis defenses which allowed British armor to overwhelm the Germans. The riflemen of the 2nd Battalion took on the enemy in the battles at the Mareth Line and Wadi Akirit in Tunisia before joining the First Army in the final conflicts that brought the North African campaign to a successful conclusion.

It was this battalion that marched two miles into enemy lines to take occupation of the Snipe position, feeling the full brunt of Rommel's counterattack, before marching back 36 hours later. It has been said that Alamein was the turning point of the war and that Snipe was the turning point of Alamein. 1 vol, 304 pgs 2014 UK, FRONTHILL MEDIA
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1-207600 Hargreaves, Andrew SPECIAL OPERATIONS IN WORLD WAR II: British and American Irregular Warfare British and American commanders first used modern special forces in support of conventional military operations during World War II. This book offers a comprehensive study of the development, application, and value of Anglo-American commando and special forces units during WWII.

Special forces are intensively trained, specially selected military units performing unconventional and often high-risk missions. This book describes tactics and operations and outlines the distinctions between commandos and special forces, traces their evolution during the war, explains how the Anglo-American alliance functioned in the creation and use of these units, looks at their command and control arrangements, evaluates their impact, and assesses their cost-effectiveness.
1 vol, 352 pgs 2013 US, UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA PRESS
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2-SS3002 Harms, Norman and Volstadt, Ron GERMAN INFANTRY IN ACTION 1 vol, 50 pgs 1973 WARREN, SQUADRON/SIGNAL
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2-SS3003 Harms, Norman and Volstadt, Ron WAFFEN SS IN ACTION 1 vol, 50 pgs 1973 CARROLLTON, SQUAD/SIGNAL
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1-201170 Harmsen, Peter SHANGHAI 1937: Stalingrad on the Yangtze The struggle for China's largest city over three months was a sinister forewarning of what was in store for the rest of mankind only a few years hence, in theaters around the world. It demonstrated how technology had given rise to new forms of warfare, or had made old forms even more lethal. Amphibious landings, tank assaults, aerial dogfights and most importantly, urban combat, all happened in Shanghai in 1937. It was a dress rehearsal for World War II-or perhaps more correctly it was the inaugural act in the war-the first major battle in the global conflict.1 vol, 320 pgs 2013 US, CASEMATE
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1-220392 Harmsen, Peter Japan Runs Wild, 1942-1943 In early 1942, the Japanese Army and Navy were advancing on all fronts, humiliating their US, British and Dutch foes throughout the Asia Pacific. In a matter of just months, the soldiers and sailors of the Rising Sun conquered an area even bigger than Hitler's empire at its largest extent. They seemed invincible. Hawaiians and Australians were fearing a future under Hirohito. For half of mankind, fate was hanging in the balance.

Fast forward to the end of 1943, and the tables had been turned entirely. A reinvigorated American-led military machine had kicked into gear, and the Japanese were fighting a defensive battle along a frontline that crossed thousands of miles of land and ocean. Japan Runs Wild, 1942-1943 by acclaimed author Peter Harmsen details the astonishing transformation that took place in that period, setting the Allies on a path to final victory against Japan.

The middle installment in the trilogy, Japan Runs Wild, 1942-1943 picks up the story where its predecessor volume Storm Clouds over the Pacific, 1931-1941 left off. The common theme of the series is a comprehensive view of World War Two in the Asia Pacific, giving due emphasis to the central Japanese-American struggle, but also encompassing the other nations that were engulfed in the vast showdown: British, Australians, Soviets, Filipinos, Indians and Koreans. Above all, the central importance of China is highlighted in a way that no previous general history of the war against Japan has achieved1 vol, 216 pgs 2020 US, CASEMATE
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1-220393 Harmsen, Peter ASIAN ARMAGEDDON 1944-45 Third and last book in the War in the Far East trilogy continues and completes the narrative of how a US-led coalition of nations defeated Japan through a series of cataclysmic encounters. Leyte Gulf, the biggest naval battle ever, was testimony to the paramount importance of controlling the ocean, as was the fact that the US Navy carried out the only successful submarine campaign in history, reducing Japan's military and merchant navies to shadows of the former selves. Meanwhile, fighting continued in disparate geographic conditions on land, with the chaos of Imphal, the inferno of Manila, and the carnage of Iwo Jima forming some of the milestones on the bloody road to peace, sealed in Tokyo Bay in September 1945. The nuclear blasts at the end of the war made one observer feel as if he was 'present at the creation.'

Indeed, the participants in the events in the Asia Pacific region were present at the creation of a new and dangerous world. It was a world where the stage was set for the Cold War and for international rivalries that last to this day, and a new constellation of powers emerged, with the outlines, just over the horizon, of a rising China.

War in the Far East offers a general history of WWII in the Asia Pacific, beginning long before Pearl Harbor and encompassing a far wider group of actors to produce a complete account of this epic conflict. 1 vol, 216 pgs 2021 US, CASEMATE
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1-226920 Harmsen, Peter NANJING 1937: Battle for a Doomed City The infamous Rape of Nanjing looms like a dark shadow over the history of Asia in the 20th century, and is among the most widely recognized chapters of World War II in China. By contrast, the story of the month-long campaign before this notorious massacre has never been told in its entirety. Nanjing 1937 by Peter Harmsen fills this gap.

This is the follow-up to Harmsen's best-selling Shanghai 1937: Stalingrad on the Yangtze, and begins where that book left off. In stirring prose, it describes how the Japanese Army, having invaded the mainland and emerging victorious from the Battle of Shanghai, pushed on toward the capital Nanjing in a crushing advance that confirmed its reputation for bravery and savagery in equal measure.

While much of the struggle over Shanghai had carried echoes of the grueling war in the trenches two decades earlier, the Nanjing campaign was a fast-paced mobile operation in which armor and air power played mayor roles. It was blitzkrieg two years before Hitler's invasion of Poland. Facing the full might of modern, mechanized warfare, China's resistance was heroic, but ultimately futile.

As in Shanghai, the battle for Nanjing was more than a clash between Chinese and Japanese. Soldiers and citizens of a variety of nations witnessed or took part in the hostilities. German advisors, American journalists and British diplomats all played important parts in this vast drama. And a new power appeared on the scene: Soviet pilots dispatched by Stalin to challenge Japan's control of the skies.

This epic tale is told with verve and attention to detail by Harmsen, a veteran East Asia correspondent who consolidates his status as the foremost chronicler of World War II in China with this path-breaking work of narrative history.
1 vol, 320 pgs 2013 US, CASEMATE
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1-222110 Harrel, John S SOVIET CAVALRY OPERATIONS DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR: Genesis of the Operational Manoeuvre Group While the development of tanks had largely led to the replacement of cavalry in most armies by 1939, the Soviets retained a strong mounted arm. In the terrain and conditions of the Eastern Front they were able to play an important role denied them elsewhere. Includes 50 black and white illustrations.

Shows the Soviets developed a doctrine of deep penetration, using cavalry formations to strike into the Axis rear, disrupting logistics and lines of communication, encircling and isolating units. Interestingly he shows that this doctrine did not stem from the native cavalry tradition of the steppe but from the example of the American Civil War. The American approach was copied by the Russians in WWI and the Russian Civil War, refined by the Soviets in the early stages of WWII and perfected during the last two years of the war. The Soviet experience demonstrated that deep operations (cavalry raids) against enemy rear echelons set the conditions for victory.

Although the last horse-mounted units disappeared in the 1950s, their influence led directly to the formation of the Operational Maneuver Groups that, ironically, faced US forces in the Cold War.1 vol, 336 pgs 2019 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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2-214470 Harrison Richard THE BUDAPEST OPERATION: An Operational-Strategic Study 29 October 1944-13 February 1945 Examines the Red Army's operations on the approaches to Budapest and the city's ultimate capture following a long siege. Includes two b/w maps and 14 tables. First part concerns operations and the second part concerns an internal General Staff Academy document dealing with the activities of the Third Ukrainian Front.

The first part of the study deals with the Red Army's arrival in central Hungary, following the successful conduct of the Iasi-Kishinev operation in late August 1944 and the subsequent development of the offensive through Romania, Bulgaria, and eastern Yugoslavia. By mid-October the Soviets were poised to continue the offensive into Hungary and its capital of Budapest, the capture of which would clear the path for a subsequent advance into Austria and southern Germany. Also examined are the Germans' repeated attempts to break the siege by launching several counter-offensives to the west and south of the city. However, these were all beaten back in heavy fighting and the enemy garrison was forced to capitulate on 13 February. This study also devotes considerable attention to the combat arms (artillery, tanks and mechanized forces, aviation, and engineering troops) during the operation.

The second part is an internal General Staff Academy document dealing with the activities of the Third Ukrainian Front during the Budapest operation. Throughout the greater part of the operation, the Third Ukrainian Front played a decidedly secondary role, charged with protecting the flank of the Soviet advance through Yugoslavia and Hungary, with the Second Ukrainian Front slated to receive the accolades for taking Budapest. However, the bitter enemy resistance along the approaches to Budapest gradually forced the Soviet high command to increasingly shift its efforts to the right bank of the Danube River, first to help in isolating the Budapest garrison inside the city, and then to fend off repeated German counter-offensives to relieve the city. It was the Third Ukrainian Front's successful repulse of these efforts that enabled the Soviets to finally bring about the garrison's capitulation and the end of the operation.1 vol, 360 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-210880 Harrison, Richard PRELUDE TO BERLIN: The Red Army's Offensive Operations in Poland and Eastern Germany, 1945 Offers a panoramic view of the Soviet strategic offensives north of the Carpathians in the winter of 1945. During the course of this offensive the Red Army broke through the German defenses in Poland and East Prussia and eventually occupied all of Germany east of the Oder River.

The book consists primarily of articles that appeared in various military journals during the first decade after the war. The General Staff's directorate charged with studying the war experience published these studies, although there are other sources as well. A particular highlight of these is a personal memoir that offers a rare insight into Soviet strategic planning for the winter-spring 1945 campaign. Also featured are documents relating to the operational-strategic conduct of the various operations, which were compiled and published after the fall of the Soviet Union.

The book is divided into several parts, corresponding to the operations conducted. These include the Vistula-Oder operation by the First Belorussian and First Ukrainian Fronts out of their respective Vistula bridgeheads. This gigantic operation, involving over a million men and several thousand tanks, artillery and other weapons sliced through the German defenses and, in a single leap, advanced the front to the Oder River, less than 100 km from Berlin, from which they launched their final assault on the Reich in April.

Equally impressive was the Second and Third Belorussian Fronts' offensive into Germany's East Prussian citadel. This operation helped to clear the flank further to the south and exacted a long-awaited revenge for the Russian Army's defeat here in 1914. This effort cut off the German forces in East Prussia and concluded with an effort to clear the flanks in Pomerania and the storming of the East Prussian capital of Konigsberg in April.

The study also examines in considerable detail the First Ukrainian Front's Upper and Lower Silesian operations of February-March 1945. These operations cleared the army's flanks in the south and deprived Germany of one of its last major industrial and agricultural areas.1 vol, 636 pgs 2016 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-212340 Harrison, Richard THE BERLIN OPERATION 1945 Tells the story of the Red Army's penultimate offensive operation in the war in Europe. Here the forces of three fronts (First and Second Belorussian and First Ukrainian) forced the Oder River and surrounded the defenders of the German capital, reduced the city, and drove westward to link up with the Western allies in central Germany. This is another in a series of studies compiled by the Soviet Army General Staff, which during the postwar years set itself the task of gathering and generalizing the experience of the war for the purpose of training the armed forces' higher staffs in the conduct of large-scale offensive operations.

The study is divided into three parts. The first contains a brief strategic overview of the situation, as it existed by the spring of 1945, with special emphasis on German preparations to meet the inevitable Soviet attack. This section also includes an examination of the decisions by the Stavka of the Supreme High Command on the conduct of the operation. As usual, the fronts' materiel-technical and other preparations for the offensive are covered in great detail. These include plans for artillery, artillery and engineer support, as well as the work of the rear services and political organs and the strengths, capabilities and tasks of the individual armies.

Part two deals with the Red Army's breakthrough of the Germans' Oder defensive position up to the encirclement of the Berlin garrison. This covers the First Belorussian Front's difficulty in overcoming the defensive along the Seelow Heights along the direct path to Berlin, as well as the First Ukrainian Front's easier passage over the Oder and its secondary attack along the Dresden axis. The Second Belorussian Front's breakthrough and its sweep through the Baltic littoral is also covered.

Part three covers the intense fighting to reduce the city's defenders from late April until the garrison's surrender on 2 May, as well as operations in the area up to the formal German capitulation. This section contains a number of detailed descriptions of urban fighting at the battalion and regimental level. It closes with conclusions about the role of the various combat arms in the operation.1 vol, 472 pgs 2016 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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2-212350 Harrison, Richard THE BATTLE OF KURSK: The Red Army's Defensive Operations and Counter-Offensive, July-August 1943 Offers a peculiarly Soviet view of the battle. This study was compiled by the Red Army General Staff's military-historical directorate, which was charged with collecting and analyzing the war's experience, and issued as an internal document in 1946-47, but not published until 2006 and then heavily supplemented by commentary and other information not contained in the original. The present work omits these additions, while supplying its own commentary in places deemed necessary.

The book is divided into two parts, dealing with the defensive and offensive phases of the battle, respectively. The first begins with a strategic overview of the situation along the Eastern Front by the spring and summer of 1943 and the Soviet decision to stand on the defensive. This is followed by a detailed examination of the Central Front's efforts to counter the expected German attack out of the Orel salient, and the Voronezh Front's attempts to do the same against the German concentrations in the Belgorod-Kharkov area.

The rest of this section is devoted to an exceedingly detailed day-by-day, tactical-operational account of the struggle, particularly along the southern face of the salient, where the Germans came closest to succeeding.

The second part will be more of a revelation to the Western reader, who is likely to be more familiar with the defensive phase of the battle. Here the authors once again, in great detail, lay out the Red Army's preparations for and conduct of a massive counteroffensive to clear the Orel salient, which soon degenerated to a grinding struggle, which while ultimately successful, cost the Soviets dearly.

Likewise, the authors detail the Voronezh Front's preparations to reduce the Belgorod salient and seize the industrial center of Kharkov. This offensive, in conjunction with a simultaneous offensive in the Donets industrial region, pushed the German lines to the breaking point and set the stage for the follow-on advance to the Dnepr River and the eventual liberation of Ukraine.1 vol, 320 pgs 2018 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-215040 Harrison, Richard The IASI-KISHINEV OPERATION: The Red Army's Summer Offensive Into the Balkans This details the Soviet preparation and conduct of the Red Army's massive offensive into Romania in the summer of 1944. The seventh of 10 strategic operations conducted by the Soviet armed forces that year, the operation successfully carried out the task of destroying German forces in northern Romania, taking Germany's Romanian satellite out of the war, and starting Stalin's consolidation of a Balkan empire.

The study, unlike many others in this series, is based only in part on materials published by the Soviet General Staff's historical section. Nonetheless, this and other material was written and published for the purpose of generalizing the experience of the war's experience for training commanders and staffs in the preparation and conduct of multi-front offensive operations. The study is divided into two parts.

The first deals with the operation as a whole. This includes the preparations by the Second and Third Ukrainian fronts for launching the operation. This includes an overall strategic appreciation of the situation as it obtained by the summer of 1944 and the Stavka's instructions for carrying out an operation along the southern strategic direction.

This is followed by a minute examination of the two fronts' plans for organizing and exploiting a breakthrough of the enemy front, as well as the individual army commanders' plans for their own sectors. The study concentrates on such standard operational indices as the length of the attack front, the density of forces along the breakthrough front, the echeloning of forces for the attack, and cooperation among the combat arms.

Whereas the first part offers an operational-strategic overview of the operation, the second is firmly focused at the tactical-operational level. This study is actually a doctoral dissertation dealing with the Third Ukrainian Front's 37th Army, which played the leading role in the front's offensive across the Dnestr River, from where it subsequently linked up with the Second Ukrainian Front's forces to encircle the German Sixth Army.

Many of the operational indices highlighted in the first part are repeated here in even greater detail. The successful conclusion of the Iasi-Kishinev operation destroyed the German position in the Balkans and laid the groundwork for the Red Army's subsequent advance into Hungary and Central Europe. As one of the army's more successful offensive operations, it is worthy of study by history buffs and professional officers alike.1 vol, 320 pgs 2017 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-218200 Harrison, Richard THE BATTLE OF MOSCOW 1941-42: The Red Army's Defensive Operations and Counter Offensive along the Moscow Strategic Direction New translation into English offers a detailed examination of the climax of Hitler's Operation Barbarossa. Includes 12 maps.

This work originally appeared in 1943, under the title 'Razgrom Nemetskikh Voisk pod Moskvoi' (The Rout of the German Forces around Moscow). The work was produced by the Red Army General Staff's military-historical section, which was charged with collecting and analyzing the war's experience and disseminating it to the army's higher echelons. This was a collective effort, featuring many different contributors, with Marshal Boris Mikhailovich Shaposhnikov, former chief of the Red Army General Staff and then head of the General Staff Academy, serving as general editor.

The book is divided into three parts, each dealing with a specific phase of the battle. The first traces the Western Front's defensive operations along the Moscow direction during Army Group Center's final push toward the capital in November-December, 1941. The study pays particular attention to the Red Army's resistance to the Germans' attempts to outflank Moscow from the north. Equally important were the defensive operations to the south of Moscow, where the Germans sought to push forward their other encircling flank.

The second part deals with the first phase of the Red Army's counteroffensive, which was aimed at pushing back the German pincers and removing the immediate threat to Moscow. Here the Soviets were able to throw the Germans back and flatten both salients, particularly in the south, where they were able to make deep inroads into the enemy front to the west and northwest.

The final section examines the further development of the counteroffensive until the end of January 1942. This section highlights the Soviet advance all along the front and their determined but unsuccessful attempts to cut off the Germans' Rzhev-Vyaz'ma salient. It is from this point that the front essentially stabilized, after which events shifted to the south.1 vol, 476 pgs 2018 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-210640 Harrison, Richard editor ROLLBACK: The Red Army's Winter Offensive Along the Southwestern Strategic Direction, 1942-43 Rollback: The Red Army's Winter Offensive along the Southwestern Strategic Direction, 1942-43 covers the period from mid-December 1942 to mid-February 1943, one of the most critical periods of the war on the Eastern Front. It was here that following the encirclement of an entire German army at Stalingrad, the Soviets sought to take advantage of the ruptured Axis front in southern Russia to finish off the Germans' Italian and Hungarian allies and liberate the economically vital areas of eastern Ukraine.

This study is drawn from a number of wartime and postwar articles, published by the General Staff's directorate for the study of wartime experience. Also featured are documents relating to the operational-strategic conduct of the various operations, which were compiled and published after the fall of the Soviet Union.

Includes Southwestern Front's Middle Don operation of December 1942 and subsequent Voronezh-Kastornoe operation. The offensive not only accomplished its objective of turning back the German attack, thus dooming the Stalingrad garrison, but also destroyed the Italian army in the East as well and enabled the Soviets to push as far west as Kursk.1 vol, 412 pgs 2016 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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2-210640 Harrison, Richard editor ROLLBACK: The Red Army's Winter Offensive Along the Southwestern Strategic Direction 1942-43 Covers the period from mid-December 1942 to mid-February 1943, one of the most critical periods of the war on the Eastern Front. It was here that following the encirclement of an entire German army at Stalingrad, the Soviets sought to take advantage of the ruptured Axis front in southern Russia to finish off the Germans' Italian and Hungarian allies and liberate the economically vital areas of eastern Ukraine.

This study is drawn from a number of wartime and postwar articles, published by the General Staff's directorate for the study of wartime experience. Also featured are documents relating to the operational-strategic conduct of the various operations, which were compiled and published after the fall of the Soviet Union.

Includes Southwestern Front's Middle Don operation of December 1942 and subsequent Voronezh-Kastornoe operation. The offensive not only accomplished its objective of turning back the German attack, thus dooming the Stalingrad garrison, but also destroyed the Italian army in the East as well and enabled the Soviets to push as far west as Kursk.1 vol, 412 pgs 2018 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-86350 Haskew, Michael ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ELITE FORCES IN WWII Arranged by combatant nation, the book covers the Paratroops, Commandos, Rangers and Waffen SS as well as little known units; 100 photos/graphics in both b/w and color, unit strength/combat history.1 vol, 192 pgs 2007 UK, AMBER BOOKS
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1-80270 Hastings, Max ARMAGEDDON:The Battle for Germany 1944-1945 The epic story of the last eight months of WWII inEurope; he asks many questions starting with 'didthe Western Allies prolong the conflict so thatthe Soviets bear the brunt, biblio/sources, index.1 vol, 572 pgs 2004 US, ALFRED A. KNOFF
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1-47140 Haupt, Werner HISTORY OF THE PANZER TROOPS, A:1916-1945 Chronological history of the German Panzer Corps, and its role in modern warfare in photos, charts, maps and documents.1 vol, 208 pgs 1997 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER PUBLIS'G
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1-208170 Hauptmann Hermann THE RISE AND FALL OF THE LUFTWAFFE First published in 1943, this remarkable, but little-known book argues how pure incompetence in planning and strategy left the Luftwaffe hopelessly stretched and exposed. Crammed full of fascinating detail, this prescient book shows how German efficiency was fatally paralyzed by the corrupt Nazi Party, especially Hermann Goring.1 vol, 224 pgs 2015 UK, FONTHILL MEDIA
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1-222940 Havel, Denis SOLDIERS TO THE LAST DAY: The Rhineland-Westphalian 6th Infantry Division, 1935-1945 Recounts the history of the German 6th Infantry Division from its formation in 1935 to its destruction at Babruysk in July 1944 and then its resurrection and continued fighting until the end of the war. Among the first divisions established by the Wehrmacht, the 6th Infantry Division had one of the longest and bloodiest records of continuous combat of any division-Allied or Axis. Presents the German view of the war from inside divisional headquarters and down to the individual Landser as the division marches across France in 1940, advances to the Volga during Operation Barbarossa, fights the brutal battles of Rzhev, Kursk, Babruysk; and makes last desperate attempts to defend the homeland in 1945. Includes 44 black and white illustrations.1 vol, 288 pgs 2020 UK, FONTHILL MEDIA
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1-231120 Hayn, Friedrich NORMANDY: From Cotentin to Falaise, June-July 1944 Translated into English reprint of classic 1954 German series about the Wehrmacht in WWII. This book offers a German view of D-Day . The author was the department head for enemy messages processing (Ic) for the LXXXIV Army Corps intelligence officer in Normandy at the time of the Allied invasion. Discusses events from D-Day to the creation of Falaise Pocket.1 vol, 200 pgs 2022 US, CASEMATE
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1-54970 Hayward, Joel S.A. STOPPED AT STALINGRAD:The Luftwaffe 1942-1943 The story of the Luftwaffe and Hitler's Defeat in the East, an analysis of the cooperation between the ground & air forces, b/w maps, photos, chapter notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 393 pgs 2001 LAWRENCE, UNIV OF KANSAS
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1-87110 Hearn, Chester THE AMERICAN SOLDIER IN WWII Includes B/W and Color photos to help explain whatlife was like for the ordinary American servicemanduring WWII. Moving, humorous and enthrallingaccounts, biblio, index.1 vol, 176 pgs 2000 UK, Salamander Books
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1-LOF011 Heath, David Heroes of Normandy (1st Printing) Line of Fire #11 contains 60 stuffed pages of content. Prepare to overwhelm your senses with tactics articles for Space Infantry and Heroes of the Gap; in-depth battle reports on scenarios from White Star Rising, Island War Deluxe and 'Hot War' from the World at War: SADF Chapter. The Lock 'n Load National Capabilities Chart gets updated with units from Heroes of the Gap. An interview with Peter Bogdasarian provides insights into Tank on Tank East Front. There's a gamer's impression of Warparty, previews of White Star Rising: Operation Cobra and Heroes of the Pacific, riveting reviews of Worthington Games' Boots on the Ground and Warlord Games' Hail Caesar, plus The Cardboard Curmudgeon strikes again, and more. 1 vol, 1 pgs 2011 US, LOCK 'n LOAD PUBLISHING
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1-215660 Heidkamper, Otto VITEBSK: The Fight and Destruction of Third Panzer Army The city of Vitebsk in Belarus was of strategic importance during the fighting on the Eastern Front, as it controlled the route to Minsk. A salient in the German lines, Vitebsk had been declared a Festerplatz-a fortress town-meaning that it must be held at all costs. A task handed to 3rd Panzer Army in 1943.

Otto Heidkamper was chief of staff of Georg-Hans Reinhardt's 3rd Panzer Army, Army Group Center, which was stationed around Vitebsk and Smolensk from early 1942 until June 1944. His detailed account of the defense of Vitebsk through the winter of 1943 into 1944, right up to the Soviet summer offensive, is a valuable first-hand account of how the operations around Vitebsk played out. Twenty maps accompany the narrative.

During this time, 3rd Panzer Army undertook numerous military operations to defend the area against the Soviets. They also engaged in anti-partisan operations in the area, deporting civilians accused of supporting partisans and destroying property.

Finally, in June 1944, the Soviets amassed four armies to take Vitebsk, which was then held by 38,000 men of 53rd Corps. Within three days, Vitebsk was encircled, with 53rd Corps trapped inside. Attempts to break the encirclement failed, and resistance in the pocket broke down over the next few days. On June 27, the final destruction of German resistance in Vitebsk was completed, with 20,000 Germans were dead and another 10,000 had been captured.1 vol, 256 pgs 2017 US, CASEMATE PUBLISHING
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1-220621 Heinz Rehfeldt, Hans MORTAR GUNNER ON THE EASTERN FRONT: The Memoir of Dr. Hans Rehfeldt -- Volume 1: From the Moscow Winter Offensive to Operation Zitadelle The diary of a soldier who frequently came close to death but somehow survived. He was awarded numerous honors including the Wound Badge and the Infantry Assault Badge. Includes 100 b/w illustrations.

Following his Abitur (A-levels) in 1940, Rehfeldt volunteered for the Panzer Arm but was trained on the heavy mortar and heavy MG with Grossdeutschland Division. He was on the Front from 1941 fighting for the city of Tula, south of Moscow. Battling in freezing conditions, at its lowest -52 degrees C, the descriptions of the privations are vivid and terrifying. With no winter clothes they resorted to using those taken from Soviet corpses.

In 1942, fighting near Oriel, however, his battalion suffered heavy losses and was disbanded. Ill with frostbitten legs, Rehfeldt was treated in hospital and once recovered was dispatched back to the Front. Following various battles (Werch, Bolchov), his battalion again suffered heavy losses and was merged. In agony from severe frostbite to his legs, Rehfeldt defied the odds and astonished his surgeon when he walked again. He was promoted from Gunner to Trained Private Soldier in 1942, and to Corporal for bravery in the field in 1943.

On 3 May 1945, he was captured by US Forces and held as POW for one month in a camp at Waschow before internment in Holstein from where he was released in July 1945 after agreeing to work on the land. In December 1945, he began studying veterinary medicine: his future career.1 vol, 352 pgs 2019 UK, GREENHILL BOOKS
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1-220622 Heinz Rehfeldt, Hans MORTAR GUNNER ON THE EASTERN FRONT: The Memoir of Dr. Hans Rehfeldt -- Volume 2: Russia, Hungary, Lithuania, and the Battle for East Prussia Returning to his old unit in May 1944, he experienced the heavy defensive battles in Romania as a platoon commander and from August 1944 in East Prussia and Lithuania. After being transferred by ship from Memel to Konigsberg in late 1944, he took part in the battles for Ostprussen in the winter of 1944/1945.

Constantly exposed to the attacks of Russian bombers and fighter planes and severely wounded by shrapnel on the leg, he managed, with the help of a Russian volunteer and a horse-drawn vehicle, to travel from Balga to Rosenberg, from there by ship transport via Pillau to Swinoujscie, and then by train to Schwerin.

Fleeing the impending Russian imprisonment to the west, he falls into American captivity on 3 May 1945 and is released in July 1945.1 vol, 352 pgs 2019 UK, GREENHILL BOOKS
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1-203610 Henning, Otto PANZER LEADER: Memoirs of an Armoured Car Commander, 1944-1945 The armored reconnaissance units were the spearheads of the Panzer divisions, moving stealthily ahead of the tanks to locate the enemy. Otto Henning's armored car unit of the elite Panzer-Lehr-Division fought throughout the campaigns in the West in 1944 and 1945, arriving in Normandy a few weeks before D-Day and finally surrendering in the Ruhr pocket in mid-April 1945.

Henning describes the difficulties reconnaissance forces faced in the close terrain of the Normandy bocage and the threat posed by the Allies' complete control of the air. He saw the devastation wrought by Michael Wittmann's lone Tiger tank against the British 7th Armored Division at Villers Bocage, and experienced the chaos and demoralization of the Germans' retreat across France. After the Battle of the Bulge and the final fighting in western Germany, Henning surrendered and endured terrible conditions in a prisoner-of-war camp until he escaped in 1947.

This is a fascinating and often harrowing account of the final campaigns in Western Europe, and exposes the little-known scandal of the treatment of German prisoners-of-war even after the war had ended. 1 vol, 224 pgs 2013 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-226510 Hess, COL GEN Wilhelm ARCTIC FRONT: The Advance of Mountain Corps Norway on Murmansk, 1941 In 1941, a modern army suddenly swept into that isolated and inhospitable region that was yet to possess the level of importance it would later assume in Cold War polar strategy. The Arctic Front was the northernmost theater in the war waged by Germany against the USSR. For a period of four years, German troops from all branches of the Wehrmacht fought side by side with Finnish border guard units. Includes 20 maps.

The high point of the war on the Arctic Front was the assembly and advance of Germany's Mountain Corps Norway in the summer and autumn of 1941. Commanded by general of the mountain troops, Eduard Dietl, and composed of the 2nd and 3rd Mountain Divisions, the Mountain Corps advanced out of occupied North Norway, assembled in the Petsamo Corridor in North Finland, and struck into Russian territory in an attempt to seize Murmansk. It did not reach its objective.

This account of the operation was written by Wilhelm Hess, quartermaster of the Mountain Corps Norway. He draws upon his personal experience of the conditions and actions on the Arctic Front in order to describe and analyze the environment, the sequence of events, and the reasons behind certain decisions. In addition to describing how operations conducted by the Mountain Corps unfolded, Hess provides insight as to how the terrain, the flow of supplies, and the war at sea impacted those operations
1 vol, 216 pgs 2021 US, CASEMATE
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1-192980 Higgins, David R. ROER RIVER BATTLES: Germany's Stand at the Westwall, 1944-45 Drawing on primary Wehrmacht and US sources, including battle analysis and daily situation and after-action reports, Roer River Battles provides insight into the desperate German efforts to keep a conquering enemy at the borders of their homeland. Tactical maps down to battalion level help clarify the very fluid nature of the combat. Combined, they serve to explain not just how, but why decisions were made and events unfolded, and how reality often differed from doctrine in one of the longest US campaigns of World War II.

While combatants from both sides suffered equally in an urbanized environment of pillbox-infested hills, impenetrable forests, and freezing rain, the Germans were on the defensive and better able to inflict casualties out of proportion to their own. For the US First Army, what was originally to be a walk-through turned into a frustrating six-month campaign that decimated infantry and tank forces alike. 1 vol, 264 pgs 2010 US, CASEMATE
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1-229220 Hill, Alexander THE WAR ON THE EASTERN FRONT: The Soviet Union, 1941-1945 - A Photographic History The RIA-Novosti press agency - now known as Sputnik in the West - has one of the best archives of WWII Soviet photographs. This book selects 360 black and white images to record the Eastern Front and the extraordinary experience of the soldiers and civilians.

Every aspect of the struggle is depicted - the fighting on the front lines and behind the lines, aerial combat, naval warfare, the ordeal of living under German occupation, the war industries and Lend-Lease, and the massive sacrifices made at every level of Soviet society to defeat the Germans.

The photographs and captions take the reader through the entire course of the war, from the Nazi-Soviet Pact and Soviet expansion into Poland, Finland, and the Baltic Republics, through Operation Barbarossa and the German advances of 1941 and 1942, to the momentous battles at Stalingrad and Kursk and the sequence of massive offensives mounted by the Red Army that drove the Wehrmacht back to Berlin.
1 vol, 344 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-220080 Hillier-Graves, Tim HEAVEN HIGH, OCEAN DEEP: Naval Fighter Wing at War Describes the exceptional group of young men, from Britain, Canada, New Zealand, Holland and South Africa, who joined the Fleet Air Arm as pilots in WWII. With their American-built Hellcats they were in the thick of the action from April 1944 to August 1945, providing a hard, professional core to this fighting fleet that few would equal. Follows the young pilots lives from selection, through training to operations. The 5th Wing went to sea in 1944 and were in continuous action, in the Indian and Pacific Oceans, from then until the last days of the war. They participated in strikes on Sumatra with the aim of destroying its highly important oil refineries, then they joined in the battles for Leyte and Okinawa, before moving with the British Fleet to begin the invasion Japan itself.1 vol, 224 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-191600 Hinze, Rolf CRUCIBLE OF COMBAT:Germany's Defensive Battles The Ukraine 1943-44, the author covers the events after Kursk on the central and southern fronts 1943-44. 100 b/w photos, 105 maps, o/b's, biblio, index.1 vol, 504 pgs 2010 UK, HELION & COMPANY
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1-192010 Hinze, Rolf TO THE BITTER END - The Final Battles of Army Groups A, North Ukraine, Centre-Eastern Front, 1944-45 This is a penetrating and detailed account of the climactic battles of the German forces in Slovakia, the Carpathians, parts of Poland, Silesia and Saxony, from autumn 1944 until the end of the war.

The author provides excellent detail on the movements and actions of numerous German units, and the text covers all major actions including the battle for the Vistula bridgeheads, the epic siege of Breslau, and the final desperate actions around Bautzen and Dresden. Appendices include comprehensive orders-of-battle.

A large number of detailed battle maps are also included. Key sales points: Continues Helion's translation of key German texts on the last phase of the war on the Eastern Front. Presents information previously unavailable in English.

A detailed text is accompanied by photos and maps along with extensive orders-of-battle.


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1-202270 Hinze, Rolf WITH THE COURAGE OF DESPERATION: Germany's Defence of the Southern Sector of the Eastern Front 1944-45 A comprehensive account of events on the central and southern portions of the German Eastern Front from July 1944, in the aftermath of the cataclysmic defeat of Heeresgruppe Mitte, through the Soviet drive to victory. Publication of With the Courage of Desperation completes Hinze's trilogy, and represents a keystone to our understanding of the Soviet-German War 1941-45. 40 b/w photos, 82 maps.

Events covered include the retrograde fighting of 4th Panzer-Armee, the situation on the flanks of Heeresgruppe Nordukraine, operations around Lemberg, and the settling of positions along the line of the Vistula river. The Soviet drive through Rumania against Heeresgruppe Sudukraine is described, leading to the fall of Bucharest before the panorama moves into the Hungarian Puszta, the German attempts to stem the Soviet drive on Budapest, the Gran bridgehead and the last great German offensive of the war, and Operation 'Spring Awakening' are all recounted, as is the steady and inevitable final withdrawal and defeat of the remaining Axis forces as the Soviets penetrate into Austria. The fall of both Budapest and Vienna are related, before Hinze completes his study with the final battles in Austria and the area north of the Danube. 1 vol, 448 pgs 2013 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-192580 Holmes, Tony Wings of Courage: Tales from America's Elite Fighter Groups of World War II Focusing on four elite fighter units across both the European and Pacific theaters of operations we gain a unique insight into the battles against Germany and Japan. The book opens with the experience of 354th Fighter Group. Continuing the focus on the European Operations is the 332nd Fighter Group - the only all-black unit of the air force, revealing how they rose above discrimination to be feared by their enemies and revered by their colleagues.

The action then switches to the Pacific, where the crack 475th Fighter Group included amongst its ranks the highest scoring American pilots. The book concludes with the story of the pilots based on Iwo Jima who risked their lives to fly hundreds of miles across the Pacific, with no hope of rescue, in order to attack the heavily defended Japanese mainland. Those who survived earned themselves membership of a unique society - the 'Tokyo Club'.

Extracts from four previous 'Aviation Elites'.1 vol, 0 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-210240 Holmes, Tony AMERICAN EAGLES: US Fighter Pilots in the RAF 1939 - 1945 - Images of War American Eagles provides a photographic snapshot of the lives of the American fighter pilots who volunteered their services during World War II, as well as the Spitfires and Hurricanes they flew. Keen to help Britain stem the spread of Fascism, or perhaps seeking adventure in a foreign land, a number of American citizens defied the wishes of their government by crossing the border into Canada and subsequently sailing to Britain to join the Royal Air Force.

Some were prewar civilian pilots, others were rich playboys and a few were already serving in the RAF when war was declared. Men such as Don Blakeslee, Billy Fiske, 'Gus' Daymond, and Jim Dunn, as well as many other notable pilots are featured in this volume, in photographs that have been carefully sourced from official and private archives across the globe. Each image has a detailed caption, chronicling the wartime exploits of the elite 'band of brothers' known as the American Eagles.1 vol, 144 pgs 2015 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-214940 Holmes, Tony STAR-SPANGLED SPITFIRES: Images Of War series Chronicles the combat operations of the USAAF units equipped with the iconic Supermarine fighter whilst employed in both the European and Mediterranean theaters of war, from the summer of 1942 right up to the end of the conflict.

Only a handful of British combat aircraft wore the stars and bars of the USAAF during WWII, with the Beaufighter, Mosquito, and Spitfire being the key types. The Spitfire was, by some margin, the most widely used of the three, and the Yanks that flew it in combat rated the fighter very highly. Employed primarily by the six squadrons of the 31st and 52nd Fighter Groups, initially from airfields in the UK and then in North Africa and Italy, the Spitfire was used both as a fighter and fighter-bomber until it was replaced by the P-51 Mustang from the spring of 1944.

The final star-spangled Spitfires in the front-line were the Eighth Air Forces high-flying and unarmed PR XI photo-reconnaissance aircraft, flown by to the 7th Photographic Reconnaissance Group alongside F-5 Lightnings from November 1943. Ranging as far into Germany as Berlin, the PR Blue Spitfires provided critical target imagery both pre- and post-strike for the Eighth heavy bombardment groups through to April 1945.1 vol, 112 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-199650 Holroyd, Jack SS-Totenkopf France 1940 - Images of War Series Photographic account of that unit's birth and first month of active service. The Division, formed from concentration camp guards, fought alongside Rommel's 7th Panzer Division against the only British armored counterattack of the campaign. However, instances of atrocities committed by men of the Totenkopf began early and the machine-gunning of 97 prisoners of the Norfolk Regiment occurred. In this brief and violent history of the birth of an SS division the original captions and text which accompanied the photographs have been retained in order to capture the original flavor. The translated text appears inter spaced with the author's explanations. 7.5 x 9.5 inches, 128 pages, 250-300 b/w illustrations.1 vol, 128 pgs 2012 UK, Pen and Sword
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1-207010 Hooton, E.R. STALIN'S CLAWS: From the Purges to the Winter War: Red Army Operations Before Barbarossa 1937-1941 In the late 1930s the Soviet Union experienced a brutal Ezhovshchina - or Purge - which swept through all levels of its society with millions arrested and tens of thousands shot for reasons lacking any form of ethics or justification. The Soviet armed forces did not escape the bloody tidal wave that swept away the majority of their most experienced and gifted officers.

One of the driving forces for the Red Army Purges was a bitter dispute between the conservatives and radicals who sought a form of warfare based on deep-roaming mechanized forces. But the conservatives' ensuing bitterness was due to the fact that the radicals were unable to make the mechanized forces viable operationally and this failure would prove to be the major factor in driving the radicals to the execution chambers.

Yet as the leadership of the Soviet forces was cut to pieces, the Red Army was deployed in operations at the extremities of Stalin's empire. Despite showing ominous signs of weakness, in every case it triumphed. The Japanese had been defeated on the Korean border at Lake Khasan in 1938 and a year later suffered a major defeat on the Mongolian border at the River Khalkin (Khalkin Gol) in an offensive directed by the future Marshal Zhukov. These guns had barely ceased fire when there was a major invasion of eastern Poland following the Ribbentrop Pact. On the back of that, the Baltic States were compelled to allow the Russians to base forces in their borders.

But as the Purges eased and Moscow became overconfident, the massive Red Army became enmeshed in the disastrous Winter War with Finland of 1939-1940 which saw its military prestige shattered and its invasion not only stopped, but dealt a series of major defeats. Victory of a kind, when it came, was pyrrhic.

In the aftermath, the Red Army hurriedly sought to modernize and to expand in order to meet the growing threat from Nazi Germany. It invaded Romania's eastern province of Bessarabia in June 1940 to provoke 'Barbarossa'. Yet the Purges and the Purge mentality continued to wreak slaughter and fear from 1939 to 1941, culminating in a mini massacre of Soviet generals even as Hitler's armies approached Moscow.

Following detailed research, the author provides a vivid and important insight into the operations conducted by the Red Army from 1937 to 1941 and makes some surprising conclusions about the impact of the Purges. 1 vol, 240 pgs 2014 UK, TATTERED FLAG
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1-212460 Hooton, E.R. WAR OVER THE STEPPES: The Air Campaigns on the Eastern Front 1941-45 The air war over the Steppes was more than a brutal clash in which might alone triumphed. It was a conflict that saw tactical and technological innovation as the Soviet air force faced off against Herman Goring's Luftwaffe.

As Germany and the Soviet Union battled for victory on the Eastern Front they had to overcome significant strategic and industrial problems, as well as fighting against the extreme weather conditions of the East. These factors combined with the huge array of aircraft used on the Eastern Front to create one of the most compelling conflicts of the war.

Told primarily from the strategic and command perspective, this account offers a detailed analysis of this oft-overlooked air war, tracing the clashes between Germany and the Soviet Union over the course of World War II. Historical photographs complement the examination as author E. R. Hooton explores these epic aerial battles between the Third Reich and the Soviet Union.1 vol, 400 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-208120 Hoth, Hermann PANZER OPERATIONS: Germany's Panzer Group 3 During the Invasion of Russia, 1941 This book, originally published in German in 1956, has now been translated into English, unveiling a wealth of both experiences and analysis about Operation Barbarossa, perhaps the most important military campaign of the 20th century.

Hermann Hoth led Germany's 3rd Panzer Group in Army Group Center -- in tandem with Guderian's 2nd Group -- during the 1941 invasion of the Soviet Union, and together those two daring panzer commanders achieved a series of astounding victories, encircling entire Russian armies at Minsk, Smolensk, and Vyazma, all the way up to the very gates of Moscow.

This work begins with Hoth discussing the use of nuclear weapons in future conflicts. This cool-headed post-war reflection, from one of Nazi Germany's top panzer commanders, is rare enough. But then Hoth dives into his exact command decisions during Barbarossa -- still the largest continental offensive ever undertaken -- to reveal new insights into how Germany could, and in his view should, have succeeded in the campaign.

Hoth critically analyses the origin, development, and objective of the plan against Russia, and presents the situations confronted, the decisions taken, and the mistakes made by the army's leadership. Germany's mobile warfare startled not only the Soviets on the receiving end but the German leadership itself, which failed to provide support infrastructure for their panzer army's breakthroughs. Includes 16 pages of photos.1 vol, 224 pgs 2015 US, CASEMATE
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1-208670 Hoth, Hermann PANZER OPERATIONS: Germany's Panzer Group 3 During the Invasion of Russia, 1941 This book, originally published in German in 1956, has now been translated into English, unveiling a wealth of both experiences and analysis about Operation Barbarossa, perhaps the most important military campaign of the 20th century.

Hermann Hoth led Germany's 3rd Panzer Group in Army Group Center-in tandem with Guderian's 2nd Group-during the invasion of the Soviet Union, and together those two daring panzer commanders achieved a series of astounding victories, encircling entire Russian armies at Minsk, Smolensk, and Vyazma, all the way up to the very gates of Moscow.

This work begins with Hoth discussing the use of nuclear weapons in future conflicts. This cool-headed post-war reflection, from one of Nazi Germany's top panzer commanders, is rare enough. But then Hoth dives into his exact command decisions during Barbarossa-still the largest continental offensive ever undertaken-to reveal new insights into how Germany could, and in his view should, have succeeded in the campaign.

Hoth critically analyses the origin, development, and objective of the plan against Russia, and presents the situations confronted, the decisions taken, and the mistakes made by the army's leadership, as the new form of mobile warfare startled not only the Soviets on the receiving end but the German leadership itself, which failed to provide support infrastructure for their panzer arm's breakthroughs.

Hoth sheds light on the decisive and ever-escalating struggle between Hitler and his military advisers on the question whether, after the Dnieper and the Dvina had been reached, to adhere to the original idea of capturing Moscow. Hitler's momentous decision to divert forces to Kiev and the south only came in late August 1941. He then finally considers in detail whether the Germans, after obliterating the remaining Russian armies facing Army Group Center in Operation Typhoon, could still hope for the occupation of the Russian capital that fall.

Hoth concludes his study with several lessons for the offensive use of armored formations in the future. His firsthand analysis, here published for the first time in English, will be vital reading for every student of World War II.1 vol, 224 pgs 2015 UK, CASEMATE
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1-573405 Huges, David & David Ryan & Steve Rothwell BRITISH ARMIES IN WWII: Organisational History Volume 5 8.5x11. Covers the Australian Army, including Infantry, Armored, Tank, Special Forces, Reserves and Coastal Artillery.1 vol, 118 pgs 2003 US, NAFZIGER COLLECTION
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1-216381 Hughes, Matthew FIGHTING TECHNIQUES OF A PANZERGRENADIER 1941-1945 During World War II, the Germans fielded 29 panzergrenadier divisions in which the infantry units were fully motorized to operate alongside tanks and assault guns on the battlefield. This book offers an in-depth analysis of the tactics and equipment used by Germany's motorized infantry between 1941 and 1945. Included are 95 photos and artworks.

The analysis includes the specialist training given to Germany's panzergrenadiers and how that translated into success on the battlefield, especially on the Eastern Front, where after 1943 the Germans fought a skillful and daring war of maneuver against overwhelming odds. The book also includes full descriptions of the weapons and other equipment used, from rifles to pistols to machine guns, and from flamethrowers to tanks to artillery.1 vol, 96 pgs 2018 UK, AMBER BOOKS
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1-216382 Hughes, Matthew FIGHTING TECHNIQUES OF A JAPANESE INFANTRYMAN 1941-1945 During World War II, the Japanese armed forces first captured, then defended, large swathes of the Pacific island groups and the Asian mainland. This book offers analysis of the tactics and equipment used by Japan's infantry between 1941 and 1945. The book examines the infantrymen's training and how it translated into success (or failure) on the battlefield. Illustrated with more than 90 photographs and artworks. The book also includes full descriptions of the weapons and other equipment used by the Japanese forces throughout the war, including rifles, pistols, machine guns, tanks, and artillery.1 vol, 96 pgs 2018 UK, AMBER BOOKS
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1-214250 Hunt, Vincent BLOOD IN THE FOREST: The End of the Second World War in the Courland Pocket Blood in the Forest tells the brutal story of the forgotten battles of the final months of WWII. While the eyes of the world were on Hitler's bunker, more than half a million men fought six cataclysmic battles along a front line of fields and forests in Western Latvia known as the Courland Pocket. Hunt gathered eyewitness accounts, including Vaira Vike-Freiberga (later President of Latvia), to piece together this account. Includes eyewitness accounts, detailed maps and expert contributions alongside rare newspaper archive, photographs from private collections and extracts from diaries.1 vol, 272 pgs 2017 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-190962 Husemann, Friedrich IN GOOD FAITH:History of 4.SS Polizei PG Div. V2 30+ photos, 40 maps & 24 appendices. This second volume covers 1943 to 1945 with an account of the 2 battalions sent to the Don Front in 1942. Also covers Greece, Hungary, Berlin and more.1 vol, 600 pgs 2009 CANADA, JJ FEDOROWITZ
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1-198530 Huston, James OUT OF THE BLUE - US Army Airborne Operations in World War II Beginning with a case study of the greatest airborne operation of the war, the 1944 invasion of Holland, Huston examines the inception, organization, training, equipment, strategies, Allied cooperation, and overall effectiveness of the airborne in the total war effort. Operations in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, Southern France, the Pacific, and the Far East are discussed. 1 vol, 327 pgs 1999 BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA UNIV
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1-227630 Ireland, Bernard WAR IN THE MEDITERRANEAN: 1940-1943 Much has been written about the conduct of the land battles and the commanders who faced each other yet, as the main protagonists realized at the time, success or failure rested on the effectiveness of their seaborne supply chain. Control of the Mediterranean was therefore absolutely crucial. In the final analysis it was the Allies' ability to dominate the Mediterranean that bought them victory but there is no denying that it was a 'damned close run thing'. In this authoritative study, Bernard Ireland brings clarity to the complexities and factors at play during this critical period.1 vol, 224 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-196210 Irincheev, Bair WAR OF WHITE DEATH: Finland Against the Soviet Union 1939-40 On 30 November 1939 Stalin's Red Army attacked Finland, expecting to crush the outnumbered, ill-equipped Finnish forces in a matter of days. But, in one of the most astonishing upsets in modern military history, the Finnish defenders broke the Red Army's advance, inflicting devastating casualties and destroying some of the divisions that had been thrown against them.

Eventually, in March 1940, the overhauled Red Army prevailed through the deployment of massive force. The Finns were compelled to cede territory and cities to their overbearing neighbor, but the moral victory was theirs. The courage and skill their army displayed in the face of the Soviet onslaught - and the chaotic and reckless performance of their opponents - had an important influence on the massive struggle that was about to break out between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union.

For this highly illustrated and original portrayal of this famously unequal struggle, Bair Irincheev has brought together a compelling selection of eyewitness accounts, war diaries, battle reports, and other records from the Finnish and Russian archives to reconstruct the front-line fighting, and he analyses the reasons for the Red Army's poor performance. Never before has the harsh reality of the combat in the depths of the northern winter been conveyed in such authentic detail. The arduous daily experience of the troops on both sides, the brutality of combat and the constant struggle against the elements are recalled in the words of the men who were there. 90 illustrations.1 vol, 0 pgs 2011 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-205890 Isaev, aleksei TOMB OF THE PANZERWAFFE: The Defeat of the Sixth SS Panzer Army in Hungary 1945 In March 1945 the German Wehrmacht undertook its final attempt to change the course of the war by launching a counteroffensive in the area of Lake Balaton, Hungary. Here, the best panzer forces of the Third Reich and the elite of the Panzerwaffe were assembled - the panzer divisions SS Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler, Das Reich, Totenkopf, Wiking and others, staffed by ardent believers in Nazism and armed with the most up-to-date combat equipment, including up to 900 tanks and self-propelled guns.

At the time, this was considered a secondary axis for the Red Army, and thus the troops of the 3rd Ukrainian Front had to stop the German counteroffensive with their own forces and could not count upon reinforcements from the Stavka Reserve, which were needed for the decisive storming of Berlin. Relying upon their combat skill and rich combat experience, the Soviet troops carried out this task with honor, stopping the tidal wave of German armor and inflicting a decisive defeat and enormous, irreplaceable losses upon the enemy. The defeat of the Sixth SS Panzer Army became a genuine catastrophe for Germany, and Balaton became the tomb of the Panzerwaffe.

In this book, penned by two leading Russian military historians, this major defeat suffered by the Wehrmacht has been described and analyzed for the first time using data from both Soviet and German archives. It focuses not only on Operation Spring Awakening, but also describes the preceding Konrad offensives conducted by the Germans in the effort to come to the aid of the encircled and desperate German and fascist Hungarian defenders of Budapest. This edition is lavishly illustrated with over a hundred rare photographs of destroyed or disabled German armor taken shortly after the battle by a Soviet inspection team, besides other photographs and specially commissioned color maps. 1 vol, 200 pgs 2014 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-216870 Isaev, Alexei THE END OF THE GALLOP: The Battle for Kharkov -- February-March 1943 Based heavily on Soviet records, this book presents a lively account of a pivotal battle on the Eastern Front, heavily illustrated with rare photographs. Includes 16 pages of b/w photos, three maps, and five tables.

Red Army units were exhausted and had incurred heavy losses in the German counterattacks during February-March. During the course of the battle for Kharkov Soviet forces encountered a new, powerful enemy in the shape of the Panzer divisions of the SS. These were elite mechanized formations equipped with the latest technology, which were soon to become leading participants in decisive battles.

The battles outside Kharkov between February-March 1943 were dramatic maneuvering battles and the success of both sides hung in the balance on a daily basis. Operations such as these are always much more interesting than the tedious, meat grinding positioning for a 'house in the forest,' that is abundant in the histories of both world wars. Maneuvering, the deployment of corps and divisions around an area to attack an enemy where they are most vulnerable, played a much more important role than the arithmetic of the numbers of tanks and guns. The steady equalization of both Soviet and German sides added spice to this menu of a classic maneuvering battle.1 vol, 160 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-227800 Isaev, Alexey HITLER'S FORTRESS IN THE EAST: The Sieges of Ternopol, Kovel, Poznan and Breslau, 1944-1945 'Fortresses must carry out the same tasks as the fortresses of old..They must allow themselves to be surrounded and thus tie down as many enemy forces as possible.' So Hitler directed in March 1944 and, in so doing, sealed the fate of Ternopol, Kovel, Poznan, and Breslau -- cities that were in the path of the Red Army's advance towards Germany. German forces, under orders to resist at all costs, adopted all-round defense and struggled to hold out while waiting for relief - which never came. Includes: 60 black and white illustrations.

Describes, in vivid detail, what happened next -- intense and ruthless fighting, horrendous casualties among soldiers and civilians, the fabric of these historic cities torn apart. Offers insight into the tactics on both sides, the experience of the close-quarter fighting in the streets and houses, and the dreadful aftermath. At the same time, he shows why these cities were chosen and how the wider war passed them by as the Wehrmacht retreated and the battlefront moved westward.1 vol, 272 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-220270 Isaev, Alexy DUBNO 1941: The Greatest Tank Battle of the Second World War Hardcover Version.

In June 1941 - during the first week of the Nazi invasion in the Soviet Union - the quiet cornfields and towns of Western Ukraine were awakened by the clanking of steel and thunder of explosions; this was the greatest tank battle of the Second World War. About 3,000 tanks from the Red Army Kiev Special Military District clashed with about 800 German tanks of Heeresgruppe South. Why did the numerically superior Soviets fail? Hundreds of heavy KV-1 and KV-2 tanks, the five-turret giant T-35 and famous T-34 failed to stop the Germans. Includes 134 b/w photos, seven b/w maps, eight color maps, and nine color photos.

Describes the battle from a new point of view: that in fact it's not the tanks, but armored units, which win or lose battles. The Germans during the Blitzkrieg era had superior TO&Es for their tank forces. The German Panzer Division could defeat their opponents not by using just tanks, but by using artillery, which included heavy artillery, motorized infantry, and engineers.

The Red Army's armored unit - the Mechanized Corps - had a lot of teething troubles, as all of them lacked accompanying infantry and artillery. In 1941 the Soviet Armored Forces had to learn the difficult science - and mostly art - of combined warfare. Traces the role of these factors in a huge battle around the small Ukrainian town of Dubno. Popular myths about impregnable KV and T-34 tanks are laid to rest. In reality, the Germans in 1941 had the necessary tools to combat them.

Also defines the real achievements on the Soviet side: the Blitzkrieg in the Ukraine had been slowed down. For the Soviet Union, the military situation in June 1941 was much worse than it was for France and Britain during the Western Campaign in 1940. The Red Army wasn't ready to fight as a whole and the border district's armies lacked infantry units, as they were just arriving from the internal regions of the USSR. In this case, the Red Army tanks became the 'Iron Shield' of the Soviet Union; they even operated as fire brigades. In many cases, the German infantry - not tanks - became the main enemy of Soviet armored units in the Dubno battle. Poorly organized, but fierce, tank-based counterattacks slowed down the German infantry - and while the Soviet tanks lost the battle, they won the war.1 vol, 252 pgs 2019 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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2-220270 Isaev, Alexy DUBNO 1941: The Greatest Tank Battle of the Second World War Softcover Version.

In June 1941 - during the first week of the Nazi invasion in the Soviet Union - the quiet cornfields and towns of Western Ukraine were awakened by the clanking of steel and thunder of explosions; this was the greatest tank battle of the Second World War. About 3,000 tanks from the Red Army Kiev Special Military District clashed with about 800 German tanks of Heeresgruppe South. Why did the numerically superior Soviets fail? Hundreds of heavy KV-1 and KV-2 tanks, the five-turret giant T-35 and famous T-34 failed to stop the Germans. Includes 134 b/w photos, seven b/w maps, eight color maps, and nine color photos.

Describes the battle from a new point of view: that in fact it's not the tanks, but armored units, which win or lose battles. The Germans during the Blitzkrieg era had superior TO&Es for their tank forces. The German Panzer Division could defeat their opponents not by using just tanks, but by using artillery, which included heavy artillery, motorized infantry, and engineers.

The Red Army's armored unit - the Mechanized Corps - had a lot of teething troubles, as all of them lacked accompanying infantry and artillery. In 1941 the Soviet Armored Forces had to learn the difficult science - and mostly art - of combined warfare. Traces the role of these factors in a huge battle around the small Ukrainian town of Dubno. Popular myths about impregnable KV and T-34 tanks are laid to rest. In reality, the Germans in 1941 had the necessary tools to combat them.

Also defines the real achievements on the Soviet side: the Blitzkrieg in the Ukraine had been slowed down. For the Soviet Union, the military situation in June 1941 was much worse than it was for France and Britain during the Western Campaign in 1940. The Red Army wasn't ready to fight as a whole and the border district's armies lacked infantry units, as they were just arriving from the internal regions of the USSR. In this case, the Red Army tanks became the 'Iron Shield' of the Soviet Union; they even operated as fire brigades. In many cases, the German infantry - not tanks - became the main enemy of Soviet armored units in the Dubno battle. Poorly organized, but fierce, tank-based counterattacks slowed down the German infantry - and while the Soviet tanks lost the battle, they won the war.1 vol, 252 pgs 2019 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-223530 Izzaed, Brian Mastermind of Dunkirk and D-Day The Vision of Admiral Sir Bertram Ramsay This is the first major biography of Admiral Sir Bertram Ramsay in fifty years. Ramsay masterminded the evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force from Dunkirk in 1940. Initially, it was thought that 40,000 troops at most could be rescued. But Ramsay's planning and determination led to some 330,000 being brought back to fight another day, although the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy paid a high price in ships and men. Ramsay continued to play a crucial role in the conduct of the Second World War - the invasion of Sicily in 1943 was successful in large part due to his vision, and he had a key role in the planning and execution of the D-Day invasion - coordinating and commanding the 7,000 ships that delivered the invasion force onto the beaches of Normandy.

All this from a man who had actually retired in 1938, after forty years in the Navy. He was persuaded out of retirement by Winston Churchill in 1939, however he was not reinstated on the Active List until April 1944, at which point he was promoted to Admiral and appointed Naval Commander-in-Chief for the D-Day naval expeditionary force. Dying in a mysterious air crash in 1945, Ramsay's legacy has been remembered by the Royal Navy but his key role in the Allied victory has been widely forgotten. After the war ended his achievements ranked alongside those of Sir Winston Churchill, Field Marshal Viscount Alanbrooke, Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery and General Dwight Eisenhower, yet he never received the public recognition he deserved.

Brian Izzard's new biography of Ramsay puts him and his work back center-stage, arguing that Ramsay was the mastermind without whom the outcome of both Dunkirk and D-Day - and perhaps the entire war - could have been very different.1 vol, 288 pgs 2020 US, CASEMATE
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1-217910 Jabes, Davaide AIRCRAFT CARRIER IMPERO: The Axis Powers' V-1 Carrying Capital Ship From late 1941 Italy had been developing a secret project with her German allies to move the V1 wunderwaffen aboard aircraft carriers. Hitler required one million victims to get the British and American governments on their knees and force them to sign an honorable ceasefire. The personal archives of Ansaldo's naval architect Lino Campagnoli (1911-1975), bring back to life the plans for a modern aircraft carrier, the unprecedented transformation of the Impero battleship into a fleet carrier.

The new documentation reveals the draft terms of conversion of the last of the four Littorio class modern battleships which were in a state of advanced preparation (hull components and engines completed). In the period 1941-43 a series of plans was drawn for Impero's conversion to an aircraft carrier providing, inter alia, for the embarkation of Fi-103 (the German V1), to provide substance to Italo-German cooperation in strategic military sectors. The Kriegsmarine's underwater tests on the protection of RN Impero's incomplete hull in 1944 put an end to the dream of using her as strategic weapons carrier.1 vol, 256 pgs 2018 UK, FONTHILL MEDIA
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1-229600 Jabes, Davide MACCHI C.202 FOLGORE: Italy's Best Fighter of the Second World War The performance of the Macchi C.202 was superior to both the Hawker Hurricane and the Curtiss P-40 Kittyhawk and on a par with the Supermarine Spitfire Mk. V. It is not by chance that virtually all the Italian top scoring aces flew this plane either with the Regia Aeronautica or the Aeronautica Nazionale Repubblicana. At the same time, the Mc.202 is the symbol of the dysfunctions in the Italian military-industrial complex: the lack of sound industrial planning resulting in orders from the Regia Aeronautica for an exaggerated number of different aircraft; the lack of the development of adequate engines limiting aircraft performance and reducing capacity to house weapons with a proper punch; the corruption of politics and the culpable connivance of the high military spheres. The MC.202 was therefore produced in limited numbers, but the air war, especially in the African theater, would have been different had the aircraft been adopted before. 1 vol, 256 pgs 2022 UK, FONTHILL MEDIA
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1-215280 Jacobsen, Alf Miracle at the Litza - Hitler's First Defeat on the Eastern Front In the early summer of 1941 a select unit of German mountain soldiers under the command of General Eduard Dietl set out in the far north of Scandinavia to attack Russia. Operation Silberfuchs was a key part of the invasion of Russia. A diehard Nazi and one of Hitler's closest comrades, Dietl, and his similarly fanatical officer,s had every expectation of winning glory and fame by conquering the strategically important city of Murmansk.

But conditions at the northernmost section of the Eastern Front would ensure no easy victory. The trackless tundra and extremes of weather created not only major challenges for moving troops and equipment but also hellish deathtraps.

Despite this, German fire power and determination led to initial quick gains against the Russians who were perilously thinly stretched. Stalin had failed to mobilize and the British hesitated to come to the rescue of the Red Army, expecting imminent collapse. But while the situation for both sides steadily worsened, the Russians' resistance increased. Three bloody efforts to force the river Litza were repulsed and German losses mounted.

In an exciting and authoritative narrative based on previously unpublished material, Alf Reidar Jacobsen describes the bitter and bloody fighting that would lead to Hitler's first defeat on the Eastern Front.1 vol, 0 pgs 2017 US, CASEMATE
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1-224150 Jacobsen, Hans Adolf translated by Geoffrey Brooks Dunkirk - German Operations in France 1940 Offers a detailed account in English of the battle for the coast of Frane and the evacuation of British and French forces from Dunkirk from the German perspective. Includes 14 diagrams and 16 maps.

While the Luftwaffe continued to attack pockets of Allied forces, the German ground forces were ordered to halt their advance on 22 May. These orders were changed four days later, but these crucial four days of inaction allowed the Allies time to retreat into Dunkirk and prepare a defensive perimeter.

The fighting during the last days of May was desperate, with the remnants of the French First Army surrounded at Lille, holding off seven German divisions until finally forced to surrender, and the Belgian Army forced to capitulate to the east of Dunkirk. Though the cost was devastatingly high, Dunkirk was held long enough for over 300,000 Allied troops to be evacuated back to England, with the remainder of the rearguard of French troops surrendering on 4 June.
1 vol, 264 pgs 2020 US, CASEMATE
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1-215600 Janzyk, Stephan OPERAION FALL WEISS: German Paratroopers in the Poland Campaign 1939 While the fledgling German paratroop operations in Belgium and the Netherlands in 1940, and on Crete in 1941, attracted worldwide attention, what is not as well known is that the use of paratroopers was planned for the invasion of Poland in 1939, in an act that began WWII. This has given rise to the myth that Adolf Hitler wanted to keep this new, and hitherto little-known, branch of the armed services secret for future projects. Includes 193 illustrations.

However, on several occasions the men of Parachute Regiment 1 were sat ready in their JU-52 transport planes, fully equipped and ready to go. 'Operation Fall Weiss' describes the role of the German paratroopers in the Polish campaign, using war diaries, maps, contemporary documents, and photographs, including those from various private collections around the world. 1 vol, 184 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-205780 Jarzembowski, Janusz ARMOURED HUSSARS: Images of the Polish 1st Armoured Division 1939-47 This wonderful album is a brilliant pictorial history of the 1st Polish Armored Division composed of about 250 photographs, documents and publications largely collected by WO1 Alexander Leon 'Manka' Jarzembowski, a veteran of 2nd Armored Regiment, as he soldiered for Poland between 1917-1949. The collection lay in albums unseen for decades until recent interest in the Division and its Commanding Officer, General Stanislaw Maczek, caused Jarzembowski's son, Jan, to revisit his father's archive in order to provide a narrative for the almost forgotten Division and for his father's memory.

The photographs themselves cover the period from 1939 and the invasion of Poland before moving onto the French Campaign of 1940; the bulk of the images illustrate the story of the Division from arriving in the UK in 1940, reforming in 1942 and then its campaigns in North-West Europe 1944-45 -- pursuit of the Germans across France, Belgium, Holland, and Germany. Included are some of the final Divisional parades prior to disbandment in 1947. There are also many interesting photographs of dignitaries who visited and inspected the Division thorough out those years, including General Sikorski.

The range of images available in this album is wide and impressive with many excellent shots of uniforms, equipment and armor, which not only provide an aid to historians and veteran's families, but, expertly annotated by the author, are of great value to military modelers as reference material.

This album is a tribute to the gallant men of the Polish 1st Armored Division. General Maczek and his men fought the Second World War from the very beginning to the very end with extreme bravery, but gained nothing for their efforts, yet maintained their dignity and pride to the end of their, often very long, lives.1 vol, 148 pgs 2014 UK, HELION
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1-213450 Jarzembowski, Janusz ARMOURED HUSSARS VOLUME 2: Images of the 1st Polish Armoured Division, Normandy, August 1944 Highly-illustrated account of the 1st Polish Armored Division's baptism of fire in Normandy in August 1944, from Operations Totalise and Tractable to the victory at Falaise, culminating at the climactic battle on Mont Ormel - the site of this triumph was justly named 'A Polish Battlefield' by the Canadians.

Author and Normandy veteran Ken Tout served as a young Sherman tank crewman in the Northamptonshire Yeomanry during WWII and witnessed the Poles' savage baptism of fire.

The album features many dramatic photographs and documents, numbering over 250, from the renowned Polish Institute and Sikorski Museum (PISM) as well as from the author's collection. It is also supplemented by eight pages of color plates featuring divisional armor, uniforms, maps and a center page-spread of a close-quarter action on Mont Ormel, based on the memoirs of a regimental commander. Illustrated by the renowned military artist, Peter Dennis, this depiction also features on the front cover. 1 vol, 184 pgs 2016 UK, HELION and COMPANY
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1-218170 Jennings, Christian THE THIRD REICH IS LISTENING: Inside German Codebreaking 1939-45 Comprehensive account of the successes, the failures, and the science of Germany's code-breaking and signals intelligence operations from 1935 to 1945. This fast-moving blend of modern history and popular science is told through colorful personal accounts of the Germans at the heart of the story, including a former astronomer who worked out the British order of battle in 1940; a U-Boat commander on the front line of the Battle of the Atlantic; and the woman from the foreign ministry decrypting Japanese and Italian signals.

It investigates how and why a regime as technologically advanced as the Third Reich both succeeded, and failed, in its battle to break their enemy's codes and to use the resultant intelligence effectively, and why they failed to recognize the fact that the Allies had cracked the enigma code.1 vol, 336 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-GMT0609 Jensen, Chad Combat Commander: Europe Combat Commander is a card-driven board game series covering tactical infantry combat in the European and North African Theaters of World War II. One player takes the role of the Axis (Germany in this first game; Italy & the Axis Minors in later installments) while another player commands the Allies (Russia & America here; Britain, France & the Allied Minors in future expansions).

A game of Combat Commander has no strict sequence of play. Each turn is divided into a variable number of Player Turns, each of which may consist of either: the active player expending one or more Fate cards from their hand for their Actions; or passing, which allows the discarding of one or more Fate cards. Players redraw up to their maximum hand size at the end of each of their own Player Turns. Additionally, Reactions may be played by either player at any time, so long as the prerequisite listed is met.

Game Components:
Counters - 876 full color counters
Maps - Six 17'x22' full-color backprinted mapsheets
Cards - 220 Cards
Full color Rule Book
Full color Scenario Book
one color Track display
4 Full-color Player Aid cards

Game Features
Complexity - 5 out of 10
Solitaire Suitability - 3 out of 10
Time Scale - several minutes per turn
Map Scale - 30 meters per hex
Unit Scale - Squads, Fire Teams, and Leaders
Nubmer of Players - 1 - 2
1 vol, 1 pgs 2006 US, GMT GAMES LLC
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1-GMT0811 Jensen, Chad Combat Commander: Pacific CC:Pacific is a stand alone game in the card-driven Combat Commander game series. While utilizing Combat Commander: Europe's basic rules, CC:Pacific includes numerous rule tweaks and additions in order to more accurately portray tactical warfare as experienced by the participants in and around the Pacific and Indian Oceans. This will slightly ramp up the complexity of the Combat Commander series while at the same time imparting a bit more depth and realism. Just a few of the additions include:
Components:

352x large counters (5/8')
280x small counters (1/2')
216x 2.5 x 3.5 cards
6x 2-sided 17 x 22 maps (twelve maps in total)
3x 2-sided 8.5 x 11 nation-specific player aid cards
2x 1-sided 8.5 x 11 generic player aid cards
1x 32-page Rulebook
1x 32-page Playbook
1x Track Display 1 vol, 1 pgs 2008 US, GMT GAMES LLC
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1-211530 Jerry Murland RETREAT AND REARGUARD - DUNKIRK 1940: The Evacuation of the BEF to the Channel Ports This third title in the Author's Retreat and Rearguard series, covers the actions of the BEF during the retreat from the Dyle Line to the evacuation points of Dunkirk, Boulogne, Calais, St. Valery-en-Caux and finally the Cherbourg Peninsula.

Some of the engagements are relatively well known (Cassell, the Arras counter-attack, and the notorious Le Paradis SS massacre) but the author has unearthed many less known engagements from the long and painful withdrawal. While the main Dunkirk evacuation from the port and beaches was over by early June, elements of the BEF fought on until 21 June.1 vol, 240 pgs 2016 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-218760 Jerzak, Jaroslaw and Maciej Karalus PANZERS IN THE DEFENCE OF FESTUNG POSEN 1945 Describes the bitter 1945 battle for Festung Poznan. That Polish city, occupied by the Nazis since 1939, was declared a fortress (Festung) on January 20, 1945, and for the whole month it saw heavy fighting between Wehrmacht and Waffen SS troops and the Red Army advancing directly towards Berlin. Among the garrison of the fortress a special part was played by a small heavy Panzer unit which possessed just one Tiger tank, two Panthers, one Panzer IV and a handful of Sturmgeschutze. Despite the difficulty and sparsity of sources, the authors were able to acquire an impressive wealth of information and memoirs, as well as rich iconography. Includes 63 b/w photos, 4 b/w ills, and 3 b/w maps.1 vol, 160 pgs 2018 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-195402 Jocca, Adam POLISH TRACKS AND WHEELS No. 2: Polish Vickers Part 1- Vickers E, 7TP, C6P, C7P Oversized 8.25 x 11.75 inches, 200+ b/w photos, and 40+ color profiles. This book is the second in a series on Polish army vehicles. It tells the story of four major tanks of British origin used by the Polish army in the 1930s, some still in use at the time of the German invasion.

Training and operations with these tanks are described and illustrated, with many photos and full color artwork. Color schemes and markings are described and illustrated.1 vol, 96 pgs 2011 OLOAND, MMP
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1-195403 Jocca, Adam POLISH TRACKS AND WHEELS No. 3: Polish Vickers Part 2-7TP, 7TP forced, Vickers 4-Ton AT Oversized 8.25 x 11.75 inches, 200+ b/w photos, and 40+ color profiles. This book is the second in a series on Polish army vehicles. It tells the story of four major tanks of British origin used by the Polish army in the 1930s, some still in use at the time of the German invasion.

Training and operations with these tanks are described and illustrated, with many photos and full color artwork. Color schemes and markings are described and illustrated.1 vol, 96 pgs 2013 UK, MMP
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1-206350 Johnsen, Frederick CAPTURED EAGLES: Secrets of the Luftwaffe The growth in size, lethality, and technology of the German Luftwaffe was of concern to some defense planners in the United States before American entry into the war. Learning about the Luftwaffe became a significant effort once the conflict broke out in Europe.

From defectors with German aircraft to battlefield trophies and combat crew reports, the race to understand German aero technology took on sometimes heroic proportions. After the war, German technology infused American aerospace developments in many ways: German ribbon parachutes were evaluated for high-speed bailouts; sweptwing leading edge slat technology benefited the F-86 Sabre; overall comprehension of sweptwing benefits to fast jet aircraft was validated; pulse jet V-1s and supersonic V-2 rockets boosted American drone weapon, ballistic missile, and space exploration efforts. 1 vol, 304 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-70510 Johnson, David FAST TANKS AND HEAVY BOMBERS The U.S. Army entered World War II unprepared. In addition, lacking Germany's blitzkrieg approach of coordinated armor and air power, the army was organized to fight two wars: one on the ground and one in the air. Previous commentators have blamed Congressional funding and public apathy for the army's unprepared state. David E. Johnson believes instead that the principal causes were internal: army culture and bureaucracy, and their combined impact on the development of weapons and doctrine.

Johnson examines the U.S. Army's innovations for both armor and aviation between the world wars, arguing that the tank became a captive of the conservative infantry and cavalry branches, while the airplane's development was channeled by air power insurgents bent on creating an independent air force. He maintains that as a consequence, the tank's potential was hindered by the traditional arms, while air power advocates focused mainly on proving the decisiveness of strategic bombing, neglecting the mission of tactical support for ground troops. Minimal interaction between ground and air officers resulted in insufficient cooperation between armored forces and air forces.

Fast Tanks and Heavy Bombers makes a major contribution to a new understanding of both the creation of the modern U.S. Army and the Army's performance in World War II. The book also provides important insights for future military innovation.1 vol, 304 pgs 2003 ITHACA, CORNELL UNIVERSIT
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1-20710 Johnstone, Air Vice-Marshall Sandy WHERE NO ANGELS DWELL Short biography, b/w illust, index1 vol, 224 pgs 1969 BATH, CEDRIC CHIVERS
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1-87710 Jones, Kenneth STALINGRAD:How the Red Army survived the Germans This new history offers a radical reinterpretation of the most crucial battle in WWII. Focusing on the first half, it reveals new information on how the Germans nearly succeeded, b/w photos.1 vol, 320 pgs 2007 US, CASEMATE PUBLISING
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1-89170 Jones, Michael K. STALINGRAD:How the Red Army Survived the Germans This new history of Stalingrad offers a radical re-interpretation of this most crucial WWII battle. New information on how the Germans came close to success and the incredible Soviet courage.1 vol, 320 pgs 2008 US, CASEMATE PUBLISHERS
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1-192520 Joseph, Frank MUSSOLINI'S WAR: Fascist Italy's Military Struggles 1935-45 Fascist Italy's Military Struggles from Africa and Western Europe to the Mediterranean and Soviet Union 1935-45

Among the great misconceptions of modern times is the assumption that Benito Mussolini was Hitler's junior partner, who made no significant contributions to the Second World War. That conclusion originated with Allied propagandists determined to boost Anglo-American morale, while undermining Axis cooperation. Il Duce's failings, real or imagined, were inflated and ridiculed; his successes, pointedly demeaned or ignored. Italy's bungling navy, ineffectual army - as cowardly as it was ill-equipped - and air force of antiquated biplanes were handily dealt with by the Western Allies. So effective was this disinformation campaign that it became post-war history, and is still generally taken for granted even by otherwise well-informed scholars and students of World War Two. But a closer examination of recently disclosed, and often neglected, original source materials presents an entirely different picture.

6 x 9, 36 b/w photos/illustrations, 1 map1 vol, 224 pgs 2010 UK, Helion and Company
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1-201130 Jouineau, Andre FRENCH ARMY OF THE VICTORY 1941-1945 #20 in the Officers & Soldiers series.1 vol, 64 pgs 2013 FRANCE, HISTOIRE AND COLLECTIONS
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1-227440 Jowett, Phillip THE BATTLE FOR BURMA 1942-1945: Rare Photographs from Wartime Archives (Images of War) Retells the story of WWII Burma in vivid detail, illustrating each phase of the fighting and showing all the forces involved - British, American, Chinese, Indian, Burmese, and Japanese. Includes over 200 wartime photographs, many of them not published before, that covers the humiliation of the initial British defeat in 1942, retreat into India, and their faltering attempts to recover the initiative; the famous Chindit raids behind Japanese lines; the Japanese offensive of 1944; and their disastrous retreat and ultimate defeat.1 vol, 240 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-230730 Jowett, Phillip NARVIK AND THE NORWEGIAN CAMPAIGN 1940: Images of War Series Another in the fine series uses 150 photos from archives to examine the 1940 German invasion and capture of Norway by land, sea, and air. Describes how important it was for the Allies - the Norwegians, British, and French - to defend northern Norway against the Germans, and in particular to retain control of the strategic port of Narvik. The photographs are especially valuable in that they show the harsh conditions in which the fighting took place and offer us a direct impression of the experience of the men who fought there.1 vol, 240 pgs 2022 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-237250 Jowett, Phillip THE ITALIAN CAMPAIGN 1943-1945: Images of War Series Photo-intensive volume in the series covers every stage of the WWII Italian campaign in photographs -- from the Allied landings in Sicily in 1943, through the tenacious defense by the Germans of a series of fortified lines as the Allies struggled north, to the final Allied advance across the Po in April 1945 and the German surrender. Includes over 300 photographs covering Germans, Italians now on both sides of the front, partisans, and the numerous nationalities in the British Army. 1 vol, 240 pgs 2023 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-195610 Jukes, Geoffrey STALINGRAD TO KURSK: Triumph of the Red Army The epic battles fought at Stalingrad and Kursk were pivotal events in the war on the Eastern Front. After the catastrophic failure of the German offensives of 1942 and 1943, the Wehrmacht was forced onto the defensive. Never again would it regain the initiative against the seemingly inexhaustible forces of the Red Army. But how did this decisive shift in the balance of military power on the Eastern Front come about? This question has intrigued historians ever since.

In this original and thought-provoking new study, Geoffrey Jukes reconstructs Soviet strategy and operations at Stalingrad and Kursk in vivid detail. He looks behind the scenes at the workings of the Soviet high command, at the roles played by the principal Red Army generals, and at the overriding influence of Stalin himself. There is an equally acute insight into German war aims and military planning as Hitler's armies geared themselves up to launch a sequence of massive offensives that would have a decisive impact on the outcome of the war.

This authoritative and highly readable reassessment of the turning point in the war on the Eastern Front is a major contribution to the debate about the reasons for the military defeat of Nazi Germany. 1 vol, 256 pgs 2011 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-225180 Jurado, Carlos Ending the Siege of Leningrad - German and Spanish Artillery at the Battle of Krasny Bor The Battle of Krasny Bor in 1943 was part of the Soviet Red Army's efforts to lift the blockade of Leningrad, one of the longest and most destructive in history. 170 black and white illustrations

Previous works on the Battle of Krasny Bor have focused primarily on the infantry involved, especially when using veteran testimonies, and the use of artillery has been conspicuously absent.

This book aims to put the reader right in the heart of the battle, describing the action from an artilleryman's point of view, seeing it fundamentally as a duel between the Soviet and German-Spanish soldiers.
1 vol, 216 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-211750 Kaisergruber, Fernand WE WILL NOT GO TO TUAPSE: From the Donets to the Oder with the Legion Wallonie and 5th SS Volunteer Assault Brigade 'Wallonien' 1942-45 This is a classic soldier's chronicle, told in unvarnished candor, about the author's experiences as a volunteer with the Wallonian Legion of the German Army and later the 5th SS Volunteer Assault Brigade Wallonien and the 28th SS Volunteer Grenadier Division Wallonien. However, it also ventures far beyond the usual soldier's story and approaches a travelogue of the Eastern Front campaign, seldom attained by the memoirs of the period.

His self-published book in French is highly regarded by Belgian historian and expert on these volunteers Eddy de Bruyne, and Battle of Cherkassy author Douglas Nash. This book merits attention as the SS volunteer equivalent of Guy Sajer's The Forgotten Soldier, a bestseller in the USA and Europe. By comparison, Kaisergruber's story has the advantage of being completely verifiable by documents and serious historical narratives already published, such as Eddy de Bruyne's For Rex and for Belgium and Kenneth Estes' European Anabasis.

Until recent years, very little was known of the tens of thousands of foreign nationals from Norway, Denmark, Holland, Belgium, France and Spain who served voluntarily in the military formations of the German Army and the German Waffen-SS.

In Kaisergruber's book, the reader discovers important issues of collaboration, the apparent contributions of the volunteers to the German war effort, their varied experiences, their motives, the attitude of the German High Command and bureaucracy, and the reaction to these in the occupied countries. The combat experiences of the Walloons echoed those of the very best volunteer units of the Waffen-SS, although they shared equally in the collapse of the Third Reich in May, 1945.

Although unapologetic for his service, Kaisergruber makes no special claims for the German cause and writes not from any postwar apologia and dogma, but instead from his firsthand observations as a young man experiencing war for the first time, extending far beyond what had been imaginable at the time.

His observations of fellow soldiers, commanders, Russian civilians and the battlefields prove poignant and telling. They remain as fresh as when he first wrote some of them down in his travel diary, 'Pensees fugitives et Souvenirs (1941-46)'. Fernand Kaisergruber draws upon his contemporary diaries, those of his comrades and his later work with them while secretary of their postwar veteran's league to present a thoroughly engaging epic.1 vol, 328 pgs 2016 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-214240 Kaltenegger, Roland EASTERN FRONT SNIPER: The Life of Matthaus Hetzenauer Biography of Mathaus Hetzenauer, one of World War II's most accomplished snipers. He was drafted into the Mountain Reserve Battalion 140 at the age of 18 but discharged five month's later. He received a new draft notice in January 1943 for a post in the Styrian Truppenubungsplatz Seetal Alps where he met and learned from some of the best German snipers.

Hetzenauer went on to fight in Romania, Eastern Hungary and in Slovakia. As recognition for his more than 300 confirmed kills, he was awarded on the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on April 17, 1945. After nearly five years of Soviet captivity Hetzenauer returned to Austria on January 10, 1950. He lived in the Tyrol's Brixen Valley until his death on 3 October of 2004.1 vol, 192 pgs 2017 UK, GREENHILL BOOKS
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1-73266 Kaminski, Andrzej Antoni POLISH FORCES IN THE WEST 1940-1945: Volume 6 OD Acromy Do Zwyciezcy. Polish text, but English captions.

Oversized 11x8-inch book contains 150+ black and white photos of vehicles and equipment of the 1st Polish Corps in Great Britain. Includes three color pages of unit recognition signs for 1940 and 1941.1 vol, 44 pgs 2004 KRAKOW, F.H.U. PHANTON SC
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1-73267 Kaminski, Andrzej Antoni POLISH FORCES IN THE WEST 1940-1945: Volume 7 OD Acromy Do Zwyciezcy. Polish text, but English captions.

Oversized 11x8-inch book contains 150+ black and white photos of vehicles and equipment of the 1st Polish Corps in Great Britain. 1 vol, 44 pgs 2004 KRAKOW, F.H.U. PHANTON SC
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1-LEG1801 Kanger, Kim NEMESIS: Burma 1944 In 1944, the Japanese, being outnumbered and with hardly any supply, attacked. Why not? It worked in 1942. But this time Japanese hubris met British General Slim in the West; Stilwell's well-trained and hard-fighting Chinese troops in the North; and Wingate's Chindit brigades in the middle amongst them, and Chinese Yunnan soldiers in the East.

Uses 'Open Game Turn' system of four phases -- Assault (move/overrun); Attack; Supply Check; and Reinforcement -- with the sequence determined by random chit draw except for the first one, which is chosen by the player. Each player has four chits, so combinations usually change each turn.

Components: One 22x34-inch map, 302 counters, 2 play aids, and 16-page rule book.
1 vol, 1 pgs 2018 US, LEGION WARGAMES LLC
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1-LEG2204 Kanger, Kim LA PRIMOGENITA: 1941 East African Campaign (Wargame) Wargame covers the Allied invasion into Italian Eritrea in the north in 1941 where the most intense fighting took place, especially around the town of Cheren. The Allies invaded Eritrea with two Indian Divisions and some Free French units. The defending Italians consisted mostly of colonial Brigades, recruited among Ethiopians and Eritreans. They also had two metropolitan Divisions in reserve among which several elite battalions from the 'Grenadiers of Savoy' Division were sent north to Eritrea. These battalions (Alpini and Bersaglieri), together with loyal Eritrean colonial troops held both Allied Divisions at bay for eight weeks at Cheren before the survivors were finally forced to retreat towards the Eritrean capital Asmara. The battle of Cheren is seen as an hour of glory in the Italian army.

Uses a dynamic order chit system where players give orders to attack, move, entrench, bring forward extra ammo, etc. All order chits have a priority number that decides which order is executed first. After executing four orders each, another set of orders are chosen and played. You will have to chose wisely depending on what forces you have at hand, in what order you wish things to happen, and depending on what you suspect your opponent will choose.

Game Turn: 1 week; Hex: 7.5 miles / 12.5 kilometers; Units: Battalion to Brigade1 vol, 1 pgs 2023 US, LEGION WARGAMES LLC
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1-209340 Kaplan, Phiilip COMBINED ROUND THE CLOCK BOMBING OFFENSIVES: Images of War series In WWII, the most effective fighting units were usually small - submarine crews, infantry platoons, commandos, and bomber crews. Of these it could be said that the men who crewed the bombers caused more damage to the enemy and had a greater impact on the outcome of the conflict than any number of the rest. Most of the aircrews were intelligent, fit, and highly trained volunteers (in the RAF, they all were). Each knew he was essential to the team and knew a mistake by anyone could mean the death of all. Their interdependence was a welding influence.

This library of rare archive photography provides a pictorial history with which to better understand the true extent of Allied operations during the second half of the Second World War, after America had fused its allegiance and the Allied contingent fired itself up for a reactionary attack against Nazi Germany, following a series of defeats and setbacks at their hands during the first half of the war.

First-hand accounts from both American and British bomber pilots feature. An account of the dramatic attack at Peenemunde is included as well as a host of accounts of the 3 December 1943 RAF bombing raid on Berlin. They work to create a real sense of precisely what 'round the clock' actually meant, as these concentrated attacks drained pilots of every ounce of energy they possessed.1 vol, 144 pgs 2015 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-203270 Kaplan, Philip THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN -- LUFTWAFFE BLITZ: Images of War Series German success relied heavily on its air force, the Luftwaffe, dealing with the RAF quickly and efficiently and gaining air superiority over Britain with a series of concentrated bombing attacks throughout the British Isles. Winston Churchill called what followed the Battle of Britain -- fifteen weeks of aerial combats, much happening directly above the towns and villages of England. The threatened invasion never came. Herman Goring's vaunted air force failed to achieve the prerequisites for Sea Lion and Adolf Hitler was forced to call it off.

The Luftwaffe bombing raids on Britain continued, however, into mid-May 1941, resulting in an unprecedented 57-night campaign of horror for the British people.

The airmen of Goring's bomber force, sometimes referred to as 'eagles,' were a unique breed involved in a remarkable experience: a prolonged, dramatic, strategic bombing effort that was met and challenged by a relatively small force of RAF fighter pilots determined to do whatever it took to prevent the enemy invading. The ferocity of fight they put up left the German bomber crews in no doubt about the sort of threat they faced.

The Battle of Britain: Luftwaffe Blitz offers a gripping, graphic view of the routine repeated each day and night, from the summer of 1940 through the following spring, by the German bomber crews bringing their deadly cargoes to Britain.

Through mainly German archival photos, it features images of the airmen on their French bases and in the skies over England; the aircraft they flew, fought and sometimes died in; their leaders; their targets and results; the RAF pilots and aircraft; and the losses. The images, from the Bundesarchiv and other German and British photographic sources, vividly convey a real sense of events as they played out, as do the compelling memories of many on both sides, participants and eyewitnesses to one of the most brutal sustained bombardments of World War II. Contains 150-200 b/w photos.1 vol, 0 pgs 2013 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-204450 Kaplan, Philip NAVAL AVIATION in the Second World War -- Images at War Series The first aircraft carriers made their appearance in the early years of World War I. These first flattops were improvised affairs built on hulls that had been laid down with other purposes in mind, and it was not until the 1920s that the first purpose-built carriers were launched, but no-one was as yet clear about the role of the carriers and they were largely unloved by the 'battleship admirals' who still believed that their great dreadnoughts were the ultimate capital ships.

World War II changed all that. At Taranto, Pearl Harbor, and in the North Atlantic, the carrier, the ugly duckling of the world's navies, proved itself to be the dreadnought nemesis. As the tide of war turned, the fast attack carriers of the US Navy spearheaded the counter-attack in the Pacific while the makeshift escort carriers helped to seal the fate of the German U-boats in the Atlantic. The carrier, and naval aviation, thus emerged into the post-war world as the primary symbol and instrument of sea power; it would play a crucial role in the strategic encirclement of the Soviet Union and enabled western airpower to be rapidly and effectively deployed in areas of conflict as remote as Korea, Vietnam, the Falklands and the Gulf.

Kaplan describes the adventure of the young American, British, and Japanese naval aviators in the Second World War. It is an account of their experiences based on archives, diaries, published and unpublished memoirs, and personal interviews with veteran naval airmen of WWII, providing a vivid and often hair-raising picture of the dangers they encountered in combat and of everyday life aboard an aircraft carrier. It considers some of the key aspects of the WWII naval aviators combat career, such as why it was that only a tiny minority of these pilots - those in whom the desire for aerial combat overrode everything - accounted for such a large proportion of the victories.

In the major carrier actions of that conflict, from the Royal Navy's attack on Taranto which crippled the Italian fleet in 1940, to the Japanese carrier-launched surprise attack on U.S. Navy battleships and facilities at Pearl Harbor in 1941, to the carrier battle of Midway in 1942, and the Great Marianas Turkey Shoot of 1944, through the Japanese Kamikaze campaign against the U.S. Carriers in the final stages of the Pacific war, this book takes the reader back to one of the most exciting and significant times in modern history.1 vol, 0 pgs 2013 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-205000 Kaplan, Philip THE FEW: Preparation for the Battle of Britain: Images of War This new addition to the Images of War series is sure to prove welcome, illustrating as it does the preparatory stages of the iconic Battle of Britain. Whilst the country geared up for action, the air forces rallied, readying the high-performance Hawker Hurricane and Supermarine Spitfire fighters that were to characterize this aerial conflict so dramatically.

The nine-month period that elapsed prior to the German dive-bombing attacks on British shipping in the English Channel (an event that signaled, what Winston Churchill labeled, The Battle of Britain) is the focus of this photographic study. The so-called 'Phoney War' that played out under the leadership of William Maxwell Aitken, the British Minister of Aircraft Production, saw all arms of the Air Force tasked with the job of ensuring that Britain and its forces were prepared for the German challenge that existed on the horizon.

Images of some of the pilots and various aircrews preparing for battle feature alongside shots of Spitfires in waiting, volunteer ambulance crews in readiness and civilians filling sandbags on the beaches of Britain to be used in an effort to protect its buildings. All these images serve to illustrate the times at hand, and the cooperative, resilient spirit of British pilots and civilians during this anticipatory period of uncertainty.

Military enthusiasts and historians of the Second World War will be intrigued by the new insights opened up by these images. All are accompanied by Kaplan's illuminating prose, setting each image within context.1 vol, 192 pgs 2014 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-205170 Kaplan, Philip U-BOAT PREY: Merchant Sailors at War, 1939-1942 - Images Of War During the first stages of the Second World War, all forces were rallied in an attempt to support the Allied effort. With trade and supply routes to Britain suddenly being placed at great risk, a stalwart team of merchant sailors were required to protect vital supplies for the British people, as well as shipping vital army necessities back and forth. The efforts of the sailors involved really can't be overstated.

Despite the fact that they didn't wear uniforms, and few were rewarded with medals or memorials, they were certainly as worthy of the title 'front-line warrior' as the guardsmen and fighter pilots to whom they transported necessary combat supplies. Indeed, many are in agreement that their efforts stood between the might of German forces and the domination of the world. 1 vol, 192 pgs 2014 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-209630 Kaplan, Philip MERCHANT SAILORS AT WAR 1943-1945: Beating the U-boat - Images of War Series The Battle of the Atlantic was the dominating factor all through the war. Never for one moment could we forget that everything happening elsewhere, on land, at sea, or in the air, depended ultimately on its outcome. -- Winston Churchill.

150 black and white images.

Featured in this new volume from Philip Kaplan are images of some of the most iconic and important merchant ships of the latter years of the Second World War, along with intriguing shots of the men who sailed and worked on them. The indomitable HMS Sackville, the only surviving corvette of the Second World War, is afforded particularly prominent coverage, alongside a host of lesser-known but equally formidable ships.

The Corvettes (vessels that escorted convoys throughout the war) were amongst the wettest and most uncomfortable of all warships, and their crews were undoubtedly amongst the most heroic. This volume is, in effect, a photo essay on the corvette. Escorting the convoy system of defensive Allied boats in the Atlantic and tasked with preventing merchant ships from being sunk by German submarines and U-boats, the Corvette's job was invaluable.

This history, told in words and images, is sure to appeal to all military and maritime enthusiasts, representing an exciting addition to the established Images of War series. 1 vol, 144 pgs 2015 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-215920 Kaplan, Philip BUILDING FOR BATTLE: Hitler's D-Day Defences What awaited the Allied landing forces -- many of them suffering the effects of sea sickness when delivered into the surf on June 6, 1944 -- were key elements in the formidable defenses of Hitler's vaunted 'Atlantic Wall'.

The Wall was a 2500-mile chain of various types of fortifications stretching from the North Cape to the Bay of Biscay. That portion of the German defenses between Caen to the east and Cherbourg to the west was particularly menacing, due largely to the planning and implementations of Feldmarschall Erwin Rommel, appointed by Hitler to take charge of the Atlantic Wall defenses. Includes 75 color illustrations and 75 black and white illustrations.

This revisits many of the locations within the five-beach landing area of the invasion forces. It focuses on the various aspects of the German fortifications, the types of defensive systems employed against the American, British, and Canadian invaders, and the results experienced by both invaders and defenders in the Allied struggle to gain and hold possession of that pathway to Berlin.1 vol, 176 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-204910 Kaplan, Phillip WORLD WAR TWO AT SEA: The Last Battleships - Images of War Series The big-gun battleship served as a symbol of the ultimate power of the world's greatest navies beginning late in the 19th century and continuing into the World War II. Odd title for this book, in which veteran battleship crew members describe their unforgettable experiences, including those of a young officer in a British battleship at Jutland; tales of the loss of the German warship Scharnhorst in the arctic off the North Cape; the combat experience inside a sixteen-inch gun turret aboard an Iowa-class battleship bombarding Iraq during the Gulf War, and the adventures of HMS Warspite in World War II, in the Mediterranean and on her way to the breaker's yard in 1947.

Included too is the story of the great German battleship Bismarck, which sank the pride of the British fleet, the story of HMS Hood, and that of the USS Missouri on whose deck the final surrender document of the Second World War was signed.

The text is combined with a compelling selection of historic images representing the era of the great battleships from the early years through the First and Second World Wars, Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf War, and the preservation of a handful of these vessels as museum pieces today.1 vol, 192 pgs 2014 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-204920 Kaplan, Phillip ALLIED BOMBING RAIDS: Hitting Back at the Heart of Germany - Images of War Series The pilots and combined bombing forces of the World War II are revered for a host of reasons. Their bravery when cast against the odds, their resilience and determination under fire, and the startling extent of their combined achievements towards the collective end of Allied victory have all been noted and celebrated in a variety of ways since the end of the conflict.

Kaplan adds to this celebratory tradition by drawing together an intriguing collection of wartime archive photography in an attempt to illustrate the early stages of the conflict. Before America joined the war against Nazi Germany, the RAF aircrews (many of which were volunteers) were tasked with responding to a unique set of demands in an attempt to hit back at the destructive heart of the enemy.

The welding influence of a war which saw teams of young pilots teamed aboard a range of imposing bomber aircraft (including the mighty Boeing B-17), fused a collective resolve and determination that would develop yet further throughout the course of the conflict. The images on display here offer a wealth of insight into this dramatic time.

A second release will follow, illustrating the arrival of the Americans and the course of the road to Allied victory. Both are set to appeal widely, to both military and aviation enthusiasts and historians of the period. 1 vol, 128 pgs 2014 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-208910 Kaplan, Phillip THE FEW: Fight for the Skies - Images of War series A pictorial history of the Blitz (September 1940 to May 1941) from the perspectives of both RAF and Luftwaffe airmen. Accounts and photographs of some of the most notable participants caught up in the proceedings include: Al Deere, Geoffrey Page, Brian Kingcome, Peter Townsend, Bob Doe, and Ginger Lacey.1 vol, 144 pgs 2015 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-209120 Kaplan, Phillip BATTLESHIPS: WWII Evolution of the Big Guns - Images of War series Beginning with a pictorial essay on battleship construction in the 1930s and 1940s, this new book looks at the various design facets of the last great capital ships of the world's navies. Kaplan offers us a glimpse into those massive American and German navy yards and construction facilities that were put to use during this time, acquainting us with the arenas in which these final examples of battleship technology were laid down, built up, launched, fitted out, commissioned and taken out to sea.

The book roots itself in a period of monumental change within the history of contemporary warfare. With the baton being passed from the battleship community to that of the aircraft carrier, the iconic battleship was gradually superseded by a new and even more threatening weapons system. It was destined to be consigned to the history books, whilst newer, slicker and more efficient fighting machines took precedence. This publication serves as a tribute to a lost legend of naval warfare.

There is a look at some of modern history's most significant battleships, relaying their thrilling stories, defining characteristics and eventual fates. Ships featured include Scharnhorst, Gneisenau, Warspite, Tirpitz, and Yamato.

The book is completed with 'Fast and Last', a visit on board the four final examples of battleship technology and design, the last serving battleships USS Iowa, USS New Jersey, USS Wisconsin, and USS Missouri. Their WWII careers are recounted, as are the qualities that made them special.1 vol, 144 pgs 2015 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-86030 Kaplan, Phillip FIGHTER ACES OF THE LUFTWAFFE IN WORLD WAR II 100 b/w photos highlight this look at Gunther Rall Werner Molders, Adolf Galland, Erich Hartman and Johannes Steinhoff.1 vol, 208 pgs 2007 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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1-195160 Kaufman, J E, Kaufman, H W, Jankovic-Potocnik, A, and Lang, P MAGINOT LINE, THE: History and Guide The Maginot Line, the complex system of strongpoints constructed between the world wars by the French to protect against attack from Germany, is one of the most famous, extensive and controversial defensive schemes in all military history. It stretched from Belgium to Switzerland, and from Switzerland to the Mediterranean, and it represented the most advanced and ambitious system of static defenses of its time. Yet it failed to deter German aggression or to halt the invasion of France in May 1940.

Much of this historic line -- with its fortresses, artillery positions, tank traps, blockhouses, and concrete bunkers -- has survived and can be visited today. This invaluable handbook, which has been written and compiled by the foremost experts in the field, is a guide to the history of the line and all the major sites concerned.

6.75 x 9.25, inches with 200 illustrations.1 vol, 320 pgs 2011 UK, Pen & Sword
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1-227810 Kavalerchik, Boris THE TANKS OF OPERATION BARBAROSSA: Soviet Versus German Armour on the Eastern Front Drawing on technical and operational documents from Russian archives, many of which were classified until recently and are unknown to Western readers, compares the strengths and weakness of the German and Soviet tanks and the different ways in which they were used by the opposing armies. Examines how German superiority in tactics overcame inferiority in numbers.1 vol, 288 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-200380 Keeney, Douglas THE POINTBLANK DIRECTIVE: Three Generals and the Untold Story of the Daring Plan that Saved D-Day Where was the Luftwaffe on D-Day? Following decades of debate, a formerly classified history was restored in 2010 and this book is the result of extensive new research that creates a richly textured portrait of perhaps the last untold story of D-Day: three uniquely talented men and why the German Air Force was unable to mount an effective combat against the invasion forces.

Following a year of unremarkable bombing against German aircraft industries, General Henry H. 'Hap' Arnold, commander of the US Army Air Forces, placed his lifelong friend General Carl A. 'Tooey' Spaatz in command of the strategic bombing forces in Europe, and his protege, General James 'Jimmy' Doolittle, command of the Eighth Air Force in England. For these fellow aviation strategists, he had one set of orders - sweep the skies clean of the Luftwaffe by June 1944. Spaatz and Doolittle couldn't do that but they could clear the skies sufficiently to gain air superiority over the D-Day beaches. The plan was called Pointblank. 1 vol, 304 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-204400 Kelly, Saul WAR & POLITICS IN THE DESERT: Britain and Libya During the Second World War In recent years there has been a renewed interest in the War in the Desert, that epic struggle of the Second World War between Axis (Italian and German) and Allied (principally British Commonwealth) forces for control of North Africa, from 1940 to 1943. The current literature concentrates on the military battles, but war cannot be separated from politics: War and Politics sets out to fill this void by chronicling and analyzing the key political debates.

For the first time, Kelly describes the political background to the future of the Italian colony of Libya, and the tribes, sects and factions dwelling in Cyrenaica, Tripolitania, and the Fezzan, and their fundamental importance in the development of Libya towards independence in 1951. A prologue and an epilogue excellently summarize the preceding and following periods to place the story firmly within its historical context. The extensive bibliography is invaluable for those wishing to further their knowledge. With newly drawn maps taken from WWII sources and many black and white and color photographs, some not previously published, this is not only a compelling and intellectually stimulating read but also a vivid one.

The twists and turns of the politics of the war in the desert in War and Politics will be fascinating not only to the participants at the time but to historians and all readers interested in this period or geographical area.1 vol, 256 pgs 2010 UK, SILPHIUM PRESS
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1-210590 Kent, Ron FIRST IN!: The Airborne Pathfinders - A History of the 21st Independent Parachute Company, 1942-1946 They were volunteers to a man. These were the airborne troops who dropped into enemy territory ahead of any others, pinpointing the Drop Zone by means of a radio marker. They would then prepare the ground for the main forces that would follow. Once they had marked out the Drop Zones, they then had to defend them, whatever the odds.

The volunteers had to pass exacting physical and psychological tests before they could join this elite force. These were the men of the 21st Independent Parachute Company, which was part of the Parachute Regiment, and this is their story, told by one of that unique band, then Sergeant, Ron Kent.

The 21st Independent Parachute Company operated in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, Norway, France, as well as the largest airborne operation ever mounted, Market Garden. In compiling this account of the 'Pathfinders', Ron Kent contacted survivors of his company to provide the first comprehensive history of a unit.1 vol, 256 pgs 2016 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-206390 Kershaw, Robert A STREET IN ARNHEM: The Agony of Occupation and Liberation This focuses on the experiences of Dutch civilians and British and German soldiers in one street while fighting to survive at the heart of one of the most intense battles of World War II. He tells the story from the perspective of what could be seen or heard from the Utrechtseweg, a road that runs seven kilometers from the Arnhem railway station west to Oosterbeek.

This stretch of road saw virtually every major event during the fighting for Arnhem during September 1944. The story is about the disintegration of a wealthy Dutch suburb caught unexpectedly in the war it had escaped for so long. The book charts the steady destruction of an exclusive rural community, where wealthy Dutch holiday-makers had relaxed before the war.

The destruction of this pretty village is charted through the eyes of British, Polish and German soldiers fighting amid its confused and horrified inhabitants. It portrays a collage of human experiences, sights, sounds, visceral fears, and emotion as ordinary people seek to cope when their street is so suddenly and unexpectedly overwhelmed in a savage battle using the most deadly weapons of the day.

Many original Dutch, German and English accounts have been unearthed through interviews, diary accounts, and letters, as well as post-combat reports charting the same incidents from both sides. The story is told as a docudrama following the fortunes of participants within a gripping narrative format. Holland had not witnessed conflict since the Napoleonic wars. 1 vol, 336 pgs 2014 US, CASEMATE
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1-234650 Kershaw, Robert THE MIGHTY EIGHTH: Masters of the Air Over Europe 1942-45 Explores the US Eighth Air Force -- known as Mighty Eighth -- and its bomber and fighter planes, pilots and crew, and operations. It also explores the careers of key personalities, including Earle Partridge, James Doolittle, and William Kepner. Packed with hundreds of color aircraft profiles, battlescene artworks, and period photographs. Eighth Air Force was the largest of the deployed combat Army Air Forces in numbers of personnel, aircraft, and equipment. At peak strength, Eighth Air Force had 40 heavy bomber groups, 15 fighter groups, and four specialized support groups.1 vol, 320 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-54510 Kershaw, Robert IT NEVER SNOWS IN SEPTEMBER The German view of operation Market-Garden and the battle of Arnhem 1944, well written & documented account of the retreat across France & the battles around Arnhem, b/w maps/photos, o/b's, appendices1 vol, 364 pgs 2004 US, CASEMATE PUBLISHIBNG
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1-226690 Khazanov, Dmitriy AIR BATTLES OVER HUNGARY 1944-45 This work is dedicated for the most part to the fighting over Hungary during the course of the Debrecen (6 October - 27 October 1944) and Budapest (29 October 1944 - 13 February 1945) offensives, as well as the Balaton Defensive Operation (6 - 15 March 1945), which the Red Army carried out from autumn 1944 until the spring of 1945. The conduct of these operations preceded an attempt by the Regent of Budapest, Miklos Horthy, to pull his country out of the war. This attempt however was unsuccessful - Vice Admiral Horthy was replaced under Hitler's orders by the pro-Hitlerite henchman Szalasi, after which fierce and desperate battles broke out both on the ground and in the air. Oversized at 8.5x11 inches, includes 280 b/w photos and 50 color profiles.

These battles took place with the Red Army Air Force enjoying numerical superiority, the quality of Soviet aircraft at the end of the war had improved significantly, and even the level of training for air force personnel had been raised. It seemed that there were almost no air aces left in the ranks of the Luftwaffe by the end of the war, and Soviet airmen would have no problem securing a victory, however this was not the case. Erich Hartmann, Hans-Ulrich Rudel, Gerhard Barkhorn, and many others fought here. Amongst the Hungarians their highest scoring ace Dezso Szentgyorgyi stood out, as did their outstanding Commander Aladar de Heppes. Their enemies were Kirill Yevstigneyev, Grigoriy Sivkov, Aleksandr Koldunov, Nikolai Skomorokhov, and Georgiy Beregovoy and their comrades.

As air battles occurred over Budapest, the city bristled with anti-aircraft artillery. It was frequently subjected to bombing raids, and between the end of December - and the beginning of January many areas in the Hungarian capital had been turned into improvised airfields, and landing strips where transport aircraft and gliders would land with either German or Hungarian markings. Despite all the efforts to set up an air bridge, German command never succeeded in achieving this which forced those who found themselves besieged in the city to attempt a breakthrough, after which those remaining in the garrison surrendered. The long drawn out battle near Lake Balaton ended in defeat for the German forces and their allies. 1 vol, 160 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-205080 Kindler, Werner OBEDIENT UNTO DEATH: A Panzer-Grenadier of the Leibstandarte-SS Adolf Hitler Between 1941 and 1944 Waffen-SS Oberscharfuhrer (Sergeant) Werner Kindler took part in 84 days of close combat, qualifying him for the Close Combat Clasp in Gold, the Third Reich's highest decoration for a frontline soldier. He was also awarded the German Cross in Gold, the Iron Cross First and Second Class and the Wound Badge in Gold.

Drafted into the SS-Totenkopf in 1939, he served with a motorized unit in Poland, and in May 1941 was selected for the Leibstandarte-SS Adolf Hitler, with which he fought in the invasion of the Soviet Union. His unit converted to a Panzer Grenadier formation in 1942, and Kindler went on to fight at Kharkov and Kursk on the Eastern Front, and later in Belgium and France in 1944, where he was present at the infamous Malmedy massacre. At the end of the war, he was the last man of the Leibstandarte-SS to surrender to the Americans. This is one of the most dramatic first-hand accounts to come out of the World War II. 1 vol, 208 pgs 2014 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-193020 Kinzey, Bert Attack on Pearl Harbor: Japan Awakens a Sleeping Giant Kinzey. Covering all of the major aspects of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, this book is written to appeal both the layman, seeking an understanding on the 'Day of Infamy', and the enthusiast who wishes to learn much more. Includes photos with detailed captions, extensive artwork, tables and text combined to make a comprehensive yet very affordable reference on one of the most important dates in world history.

Provides illustrations of Japanese aircraft used in the attack, American Army and Navy aircraft over Oahu during the attack, information on each of the six aircraft carriers used by the Japanese, numbers and types of aircraft flown, armament carried, carrier assignments, unit assignments, targets assignments, how the torpedo and bombing attacks were carried out, American ships present in or near Pearl during the attack, Navy damage reports, and a look at the Special Attack Unit of five midget submarines. Illustrated with 145 photographs, 46 illustrations, 6 maps and 8 data tables. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2010 US, SQUADRON/SIGNAL
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1-193950 Kirchubel, Robert Hitler's Panzer Armies on the Eastern Front Using German sources, including many first-hand accounts seen for the first time in English, the author reconstructs the operations of the panzer armies from the launch of Operation Barbarossa in 1941 to the German collapse in May 1945. He gives a graphic insight into the organization, tactics, fighting methods, and morale of the Wehrmacht at the height of its powers and as it struggled to defend the Reich.

Robert Kirchubel recently retired from the US Army as a Lieutenant Colonel after serving in Armor Officer positions ranging from tank platoon leader to acting commander of a mechanized brigade.1 vol, 0 pgs 2010 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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1-210300 Kirchubel, Robert ATLAS OF THE EASTERN FRONT: 1941-45 The Eastern Front was the most significant theater of World War II. Here the bulk of the Wehrmacht was committed and eventually shattered by the Red Army in a campaign of unmatched intensity. From Operation Barbarossa in 1941 through to the final fall of Berlin in 1945, German and Soviet soldiers fought across the breadth and depth of the Eastern Front, a staggering 1,600 miles, from the Arctic north through the dense forests and marshes of Belorussia, over the broad Ukraine and arid steppe to the rugged mountains of the Caucasus.

The 128 detailed pieces of cartography in this impressive atlas help to explain the fighting and physical challenges faced by Axis and Soviet forces alike. The complex combat and movement, thrust and parry, brilliance and folly are all explained by these maps and their accompanying text, providing clear historical and geographical understanding of the brutal and titanic conflict. 1 vol, 272 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-221510 Kirchubel, Robert ATLAS OF THE BLITZKRIEG: 1939-41 Oversized at 12x10 inches, it features 107 detailed newly created maps (not war department reprints), showing the fighting and physical challenges faced by the German attackers and Allied defenders. Covers Poland, Finland, Norway, France, and Balkans. Map scales vary from 1 inch = 5 miles to 1 inch = 100 miles. Includes U-Boat and other various naval operations plus Battle of Britain. Maps of ground operations mostly show divisions, some regiments.1 vol, 218 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-222681 Kite, Ben THROUGH ADVERSITY: The British and the Commonwealth War in the Air 1939-45. Volume 1 Provides a comprehensive account of Britain and the Commonwealth's war in the air during WWII. It combines detailed studies into the tactics, techniques and technology, together with the personal accounts of the aircrew themselves as they executed some of the most hazardous operations of the war. Well illustrated with over 150 photographs and diagrams, many never published before, as well as over 15 maps and diagrams. 1 vol, 508 pgs 2020 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-54950 Kliment, Charles K. and Nakladal, Bretislav GERMANY'S FIRST ALLY 8.5x11, the Armed Forces of the Slovak State 1939-1945, from 1939 and the invasion of Poland untilthe Uprising in 1944 the Slovak Army fought forthe 3rd Reich, many b/w photos, 24 pgs of color.1 vol, 205 pgs 1998 ATGLEN, SHIFFER PUBLISH'G
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1-226750 Knowles, Daniel YAMATO: Flagship of the Japanese Imperial Navy The 'Yamato' and her sister ship the 'Musashi' represented the ultimate development in the battleship. Together, the two ships were the heaviest and most powerfully armed battleships ever constructed. Named after the Yamato Province, Yamato was designed to counter the numerically superior fleet of the US Navy. Built amongst a shroud of secrecy and deception and commissioned shortly after the outbreak of the war in the Pacific, she was present at a number of engagements including the Battle of Midway and the Battle of the Philippine Sea.

Despite having been designed to engage and sink enemy surface vessels, the Yamato would only fire her unrivaled 18.1 inch guns at an enemy surface target on one occasion, in October 1944 during the Battle of Leyte Gulf. In the final months of the war, as Kamikaze aircraft targeted American landing fleets off Okinawa, the Yamato herself embarked on a one way mission of sacrifice, in a last desperate roll of the dice in an attempt to wreak havoc on the landing forces around Okinawa, the last stepping stone prior to an invasion of the Japanese Home Islands.
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1-195760 Knox, McGregor HITLER'S ITALIAN ALLIES: Royal Armed Forces, Fascist Regime, and the War of 1940-1943 This book explains why the Italian armed forces and Fascist regime were so remarkably ineffectual at an activity -- war -- that was central to their existence. Italy's economic fragility, Mussolini's strategic-ideological fantasies, and Hitler's failure in the wider war made Italy's ruin inevitable, but did not determine its peculiarly undignified character.

Hitler's Italian Allies demonstrates the extent to which Italian military culture -- a concept with applications far beyond Fascist Italy -- made humiliation inescapable. It offers a striking portrait of a military and industrial establishment largely unable to imagine modern war and of a regime that failed miserably in mobilizing the nation's resources. Above all, it explains why the armed forces, despite the distinguished performance of a few elite units, dissolved prematurely and almost without resistance.1 vol, 224 pgs 2011 UK, CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
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1-230080 Kolakowsli, Christopher NATIONS IN THE BALANCE: The India-Burma Campaigns, December 1943-August 1944 From December 1943 to August 1944, Allied and Japanese forces fought the decisive battles of World War II in Southeast Asia. Fighting centered around North Burma, Imphal, Kohima and the Arakan, involving troops from all over the world along a battlefront the combined size of Pennsylvania and Ohio. The campaigns brought nations into collision for the highest stakes: British and Indian troops fighting for Empire, the Indo-Japanese forces seeking a prestige victory with an invasion of India and the Americans and Chinese focused on helping China and reopening the Burma Road. Events turned on the decisions of the principal commanders-Admiral Louis Mountbatten and Generals Joseph Stilwell, William Slim, Orde Wingate, Mutaguchi Renya, among many others. The impact of the fighting was felt in London, Tokyo and Washington, among other places far away from the battlefront, with effects that presaged postwar political relationships. This was also the first U.S. involvement in Southeast Asia, and Stilwell's operations in some ways foreshadowed battles in Vietnam two decades later. Includes 50 photographs and 12 maps.1 vol, 240 pgs 2022 US, CASEMATE
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1-221490 Konstram, Angus HUNT THE BISMARCK: The Pursuit of Germany's Most Famous Battleship Tells the story of Operation Rheinubung, the Atlantic sortie of the Nazi Germany's largest battleship in May 1941.

Bismarck entered service in the summer of 1940. She was well-armed, with eight 15-inch guns as well as a powerful array of lighter weapons, while her armored protection earned her the reputation of being unsinkable. This claim was finally put to the test in May 1941, when she sortied into the Atlantic and fought the legendary battle of the Denmark Strait, destroying HMS Hood, the pride of the Royal Navy. Bismarck was now loose in the North Atlantic. However, damage sustained in the battle limited her ability to roam at will, while the Royal Navy deployed the Home Fleet to revenge the Hood. The stage was set for the greatest chase story in the history of naval warfare. Draws on a wealth of first-hand accounts.1 vol, 336 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-205900 Korthnhaus, Werner THE COMBAT HISTORY OF THE 21st PANZER DIVISION 1943-45 For years, one of the most essential sources for study of the Normandy invasion was known only to a select few and nearly unobtainable even to those who knew of its existence. It has never before been translated. None of the major English language histories of the Normandy Invasion refer to it, even though it is the history of the only German armored division that was in place in the Caen area at the moment of the invasion. It reveals key facts that are missing elsewhere.

At long last, Werner Kortenhaus' history of the 21st Panzer Division has been published in English. Kortenhaus's account of the division's subsequent commitment, in the Lorraine - Saar Region - Alsace area provides intriguing detail on this little known sector as the southern wing of Patton's 3rd Army strove for the Upper Rhine area of Germany. The last section follows the division after its hasty transfer to the Oder Front, facing the final Russian onslaught on Berlin. 126 b/w photos, 13 diagrams/charts, 30 maps.

In revising and updating his account, originally released in two massive typed volumes, 'Die Schlalcht um Caen, 1944, Caumont, Falaise Seine, der Einsatz der 21. Panzer Division' in 1989 and 'Lothringen Elsass, der Ostfront, der Einsatz der 21. Panzer Division' in 1990, Werner Kortenhaus has exhaustively researched all available sources in German, French and English to supplement his own experiences and those of his fellows and the many individuals whom he interviewed.

The result is a seamless account of the Normandy invasion in the British sector from the German viewpoint that sheds new light on many controversial issues. The account continues, following the division and surrounding events during the retreat to the Seine and the division's later commitment in Alsace - Lorraine and, finally, on the Oder Front against the Soviet Union, and its eventual demise in the horrors of the Halbe pocket.

The account is not restricted to the history of the 21st Panzer Division, but includes detailed analysis and exposition of actions of adjoining divisions and of the larger picture, from the German viewpoint. 1 vol, 381 pgs 2014 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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2-980060 Koskodan, Kenneth K. NO GREATER ALLY: The Untold Story of Poland's Force A comprehensive overview of Poland's participation in WWII. Full of previously unpublished first-hand accounts and rare photos. Chapter notes, index.1 vol, 304 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-216400 Kotelnikov, Vladimir LEND-LEASE AND SOVIET AVIATION: In the Second World War Covers the delivery of aviation equipment from UK and USA to USSR. Includes nearly 700 color and b/w photographs, 100 color aircraft profiles, maps, and charts.

The book details the routes of the aircraft deliveries to Russia, the modifications which were done in order to suit the demands of the Russian climate and specifics of their front-line use, as well as the process of the new aircraft being mastered by the units of the Red Army Air Force. The first foreign aircraft arrived in the Soviet Union with No. 151 Wing RAF in 1941, and their use expanded rapidly - they took part in the counteroffensive near Moscow, the battles for Stalingrad and the Kursk salient, and operations of the war up to the battle for Berlin and the capitulation of Japanese forces in the North China.

Also includes the results of the combat assessments of the aircraft, which were done at the Scientific Testing Institute of the Air Force, as well as reports from front-line regiments, and multiple combat episodes, detailing the views of the Soviet designers and pilots on the British and American aircraft. A separate chapter provides information about the aircraft which were not officially delivered but appeared in the Soviet Union accidentally. Assesses the influence of the deliveries of material and equipment upon the Soviet aviation industry and war effort.1 vol, 576 pgs 2018 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-219040 Krysov, Vasiliy PANZER DESTROYER: Memoirs of a Red Army Tank Commander The day after Vasiliy Krysov finished school, on 22 June 1941, Germany attacked the Soviet Union and provoked a war of unparalleled extent and cruelty. For the next three years, as a tank commander, Krysov fought against the German panzers in some of the most intense and destructive armored engagements in history-including those at Stalingrad, Kursk and Konigsberg.

This is the remarkable story of his war. As the commander of a heavy tank, a self-propelled gun, a tank destroyer, and a T-34 tank, he fought his way across Russia, the Ukraine and Poland against a skillful and determined enemy which had previously never known defeat. Krysov repeatedly faced tough SS panzer divisions, like the SS Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler Panzer Division in the Bruilov-Fastov area in 1943, and the SS Das Wiking Panzer Division in Poland in 1944. Krysov was at Kursk and participated in a counterattack at Ponyri. The ruthlessness of this long and bitter campaign is vividly depicted in his narrative, as is the enormous scale and complexity of the fighting.

Honestly, and with an extraordinary clarity of recall, he describes confrontations with German Tiger and Panther tanks and deadly anti-tank guns. He was wounded four times, his crewmen and his commanding officers were killed, but he was fated to survive and record his experience of combat. 1 vol, 224 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-198140 Kurowski, Franz U-48: The Most Successful U-Boat of the Second World War Following the signing of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919, Germany was not permitted to build or operate submarines. However clandestine training onboard Finnish and Spanish submarines took place and U-boats were still built to German designs in Dutch yards.

At the outset of the Second World War, Donitz argued for a 300-strong U-boat fleet, since his force of 57 U-boats 'could only inflict pin-pricks against British seaborne trade'. In August 1939, U-48 left Germany, commanded by 'Vaddi' Schultze, to take up a waiting position around England.

It scored its first success on 5 September, when it torpedoed the British freighter Royal Sceptre, then the Winkleigh on 8 September. On both occasions - the first of many - Schultze showed himself to be a notable humanitarian: he addressed signals to Churchill giving positions of the sinkings so that crews could be saved.

By 1 August 1941, U-48, the most successful boat of the Second World War, had sunk 56 merchant ships of 322,478 gross tons and one corvette. She was then transferred to the Baltic as a training boat. Schultze became commander of operation 3 U-Flotilla and later was appointed commander, II/Naval College Schleswig. He died in 1987 at the age of 78. U-48 was scuttled on 3 May 1945.1 vol, 208 pgs 2012 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-47130 Kurowski, Franz DEADLOCK BEFORE MOSCOW:Army Group Center:1942-1943 Highly detailed study of Army Group Center during the 1942-43 Soviet campaigns and the defensive battles that ensued, appendices, biblio.1 vol, 412 pgs 1997 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER PUBLIS'G
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1-71682 Kurowski, Franz INFANTERIE ACES 2 This book is a recollection of German Soldiers from the ranks who performed deeds, either alone or with comrades, that decided the outcome of a battle. Includes 160 b/w photos/maps.1 vol, 494 pgs 2006 CANADA, J.J. FEDOROWICZ
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1-200150 Kush, Linda THE RICE PADDY NAVY: U.S. Sailors Undercover in China After the attack on Pearl Harbor, the US Navy knew it would need vital information from the Pacific. After a meeting and a handshake agreement with Chiang Kai-shek, the Sino-American Cooperative Organization was born. This top-secret network worked hand in hand with the Nationalist Chinese to fight the Japanese occupation of China while it intercepted Japanese code, laid mines, and trained Chinese peasants in guerrilla warfare. Its work supplied critical information to the US and contributed to the felling of more than 70,000 Japanese - while losing only five of their own men. SACO - 'the rice paddy navy' - was one of the best-kept secrets of the war. Linda Kush uncovers the military accomplishments and political wrangling that colored one of the most successful - and little known - efforts of World War II.
1 vol, 304 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-219190 Lamb, Ivan Mackenzie THE SECRET SOUTH: A Tale of Operation Tabarin, 1943-46 Launched in 1943, Operation Tabarin was a British expedition to secretly establish bases, keep a watchful eye on German and Japanese activities, and curb opportunistic Argentinian incursions in the Antarctic. Operation Tabarin also set in train a series of events that would lead, ultimately, to the Falklands War of 1982.

Ivan Mackenzie Lamb was the expedition's botanist but, until now, his narrative has never been published. His account provides a fascinating insight into this top secret military operation. He was a member of the naval party that established three manned bases, he remained in the field throughout the operation's two-year duration and took part in all three major sledging expeditions. After the war, he used his diary to complete a vivid story of his time in Antarctica. It is a key eyewitness account and has been illustrated with contemporary photos and expedition maps.1 vol, 304 pgs 2018 UK, GREENHILL BOOKS
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1-201560 Lamotte, Bertrand de LA TRACTION AVANT CITROEN - Sous l'uniforme Built in 1934, Andre Citroen's legendary car had a rich and stunning career due to the events which plunged the world into war five years later. Thousands of them joined the French Army during the Phoney War then went through the trials and tribulations of war.

Very much in spite of itself, the 'Traction' (front wheel drive) changed sides and the Germans, who had a particular taste for it, used them all throughout Europe. By the end of 1942 it was once again serving under French colors, this time engaged successfully in the Tunisian Campaign, appearing there in strange armored versions. Then it was the Liberation of France, the time of the Maquis, white stars and the three letters FFI which proliferated all over the bodywork. Citroen's marvel became one of the symbols of France's rebirth.

A complete visual epic using exceptional documentation: 250 period photos, plus more than 25 color profiles showing authentic military markings. 1 vol, 144 pgs 2013 FRANCE, HISTOIRE AND COLLECTIONS
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1-968002 Lardas. Mark 002 RABAUL 1943-44: Reducing Japan's Great Island Fortress New Air Campaign Series.

In 1942, the massive Japanese naval base and airfield at Rabaul was a fortress standing in the Allies' path to Tokyo. It was impossible to seize Rabaul, or starve the 100,000-strong garrison out. Instead the US began an innovative, hard-fought two-year air campaign to draw its teeth, and allow them to bypass the island completely.

The struggle decided more than the fate of Rabaul. If successful, the Allies would demonstrate a new form of warfare, where air power, with a judicious use of naval and land forces, would eliminate the need to occupy a ground objective in order to control it. As it turned out, the Siege of Rabaul proved to be more just than a successful demonstration of air power -- it provided the roadmap for the rest of World War II in the Pacific.1 vol, 96 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-207800 Larsson, Lars HITLER'S SWEDES: A History of the Swedish Volunteers in the Waffen SS Sweden was neutral during WWII, but thousands of Swedes wanted to participate in the war -- the largest group was in Finland, where over 10,000 Swedes applied to fight against the Red Army. Another much smaller group of some 180-200 men, which saw action against the Soviets, enlisted as SS volunteers.

While the Danish and Norwegian SS volunteers are fairly well known today, their Swedish counterparts remain more unknown. Still, they saw action on both the Eastern Front and NW Europe, and participated in some of the bloodiest clashes: the initial stages of Operation Barbarossa, the winter of 1941/42, the battles of Kursk, Arnhem, Normandy, Narva, the Warsaw uprising, the Cherkassy and Kurland pockets and, finally, the end in Berlin.

Compared to many other groups of volunteers, there was never an official recruitment drive in Sweden. Those who wanted to recruit themselves often had to make their way to the occupied countries -- a fact that makes those Swedes who joined the SS volunteers in the truest sense.

As such, this book is as much a history about the units, which the Swedes served in, as it is a story about the individuals themselves. It also asks, who were they? What motivated them? What did they experience and how did their service end? Includes 160 b/w photos and color maps.1 vol, 336 pgs 2015 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-209640 Lawrence, Christopher KURSK: The Battle of Prokhorovka LIMITED EDITION. LIMITED COPIES. This major work represents 20 years of research and is akin to those magnificent US Army Green books. It began as part of a US Army-funded research project and then became an extended book project. 9.5x11.5

The research began in the 1990s, after the Soviet Union had fallen, when The Dupuy Institute was able to gain access to the Russian military archives. Draws upon both the German and Russian archival records, as opposed to the sometimes distorted narratives and legends that have grown up over the battle, and compares and contrasts those records with the stories and interviews collected from veterans. Covers the entire range of fighting: strategic decisions, operational art, tactics, and personal stories. Offers a detailed description, quantitative analysis, and personal description of the battle as well as accounts from over 100 German and Russian participants.

Approximately six-inches thick and weighing in at 11.5 pounds. Premium white paper, deluxe, heavy cloth boards, deluxe sewn binding, top grade linen paper, top grade photo paper for maps and photos, heavy glossy dust jacket.

The book includes: 29 fold-out maps, 94 maps in the text, 41 charts, graphs and diagrams, 166 tables, 194 statistical sheets covering each engagement, 100 separate sidebars of discussion, 66 German and Soviet commander biographies, and four photo sections with 289 photos drawn from both German and Soviet sources.

The Battle of Kursk was the largest armor battle in history. On 5 July 1943, three German panzer corps, under command of German General Erich von Manstein, tore into the Soviet fortified defenses south of Kursk. Driving back the Soviet Voronezh Front's desperate defense, under command of Soviet General Nikolai Vatutin and future Soviet leader Nikita Khruschev, the fight culminated in the famous tank battle at Prokhorovka.

This book focuses on the German offensive in the south of the Kursk salient that was the high point of the Battle of Kursk. It addresses all units that fought in the battle, not just the Panther and Tiger tanks, not just the SS, and not just the tank-busting Stukas. 1 vol, 1700 pgs 2015 US, Aberdeen Bookstore
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1-203360 Le Cocq, Laurent and Dennis Oliver CASE YELLOW: German Armour in the Invasion of France 1940 Packed with information, this book includes 13 pages of full color artwork and we are very happy to welcome on board the exceptionally talented Laurent Le Cocq who, with Dennis Oliver, created the illustrations which depict almost 40 different early war vehicles including Pz I, Pz II, Pz III, Pz IV and Pz 38(t) tanks and self-propelled guns as well as the first StuGs to see action.

There are also many black and white archive photographs, some taken from the author's personal collection which have never before reproduced before. In addition there are campaign maps, tables of organization, vehicle allocation charts and a breakdown of each Panzer division involved in the momentous event.1 vol, 40 pgs 2013 AUSTRALIA, FIREFLY BOOKS
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1-207460 Le Tissier, Tony SOVIET CONQUEST: Berlin 1945 How did top Red Army commanders see the assault on Berlin in 1945 - what was their experience of the last, terrible battle of the Second World War in Europe? Personal accounts by the most famous generals involved - Zhukov, Koniev and Chuikov - have been published in English, but the recollections of their principal subordinates haven't been available in the west before, and it is their role in the final Soviet offensive that is the focus of Tony Le Tissier's fascinating book.

These were the officers who were responsible for the execution of the Red Army's plan for the assault, in immediate touch with the troops on the front line of the advance. They saw most clearly where the operation succeeded and where it failed. Their recollections, publication of which was long banned in the Soviet Union, throw a new light on the course of battle and on the inner workings of the Red Army command in the final phase of the conflict. 1 vol, 240 pgs 2014 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-COM1015 Ledford, Mitchell and Gregory M. Smith THE WAR IN EUROPE 1939-1945 - reprint WWII strategic level game covering all the action of Europe, the Mediterranean and North Africa.Offers everything a game of this scale and scope should, from massive armored breakthroughs and encirclements to national production and military improvement.

TWE may be played on its own or may be combined with The War: Pacific 1941-1945 ('TWE') to recreate the entire Second World War. In conjunction with The War's Expansion Kit, gamers can now enjoy the complete TW franchise.

Also addresses 'what-if' WWII strategy: what if the Germans really built the carrier Graf Zeppelin; what if Mussolini had upgraded the quality of Italian forces; what if Stalin hadn't shot many of his best generals during the purges; what if the U.S. had entered the war earlier.or later; what if the British had been able to mobilize the Empire and the Dominions more effectively; what if the U.S. had developed the atomic bomb early enough to use in Europe, and so on.

It isn't intended to be a simulation. It's a 'gamer's game' with quick, user-friendly combat systems. Veteran gamers familiar with classic WWII strategic level games should pick up the game very quickly. For new recruits, the short scenarios teach the basics, but can be played as stand-alone games in their own right. Includes 12 scenarios.

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Complexity: High (about 8 out of 10)
Playing Time: 50 hours for full campaign (1.5 hours and up for scenarios)
Solitaire Suitability: Good

Components: 2 maps; 9 full sheets of 5/8-inch counters; 20 full color 8.5x11-inch cards with various displays, tracks, reminders, tables, charts, worksheets, etc.; 1 rules booklet; 1 scenario booklet; 1 deck of variant cards; 2 dice; and 1 full color box and lid - the big 3' deep box.
1 vol, 1 pgs 2021 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-COM1089 Ledford, Mitchell and Gregory M. Smith OSTKRIEG: WW II Eastern Front Wargame A compact, strategic-level game covers the WWII Eastern Front using a unique and fast-paced, card-driven combat/build system first introduced in Pacific Tide. revolving around ground and air operations. While a two-player game, it also includes a solitaire version with different responses depending on the 'personality' selected (aggressive, defensive, etc.).

The card-based combat/build system is a different take on the 'normal' event/operations points driven systems. Separate card decks are provided for the Axis and Russian player. Each year, the players receive that year's cards for free.but must use build points to repurchase older cards. This will cause the player a few agonizing moments, as he typically cannot afford to re-buy every card he needs (or thinks he needs). Players must also decide which aspect of cards to use - many have multiple but exclusive uses (such as, 'Do A or do B') and these uses sometimes give very different results based on operational or strategic needs at the time.

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* Complexity: 3 out of 10
* Solitaire Suitability: 8 out of 10 (solitaire bot system)
* Time Scale: Single Year Turns with alternating, multiple cards plays per player
* Map Scale: Area map
* Unit Scale: army-level infantry, armor, air groups, and partisans
* Players: one to two, best with two
* Playing Time: two to four hours

Components: One map (17x22-inch map size); One Countersheet of 9/16-inch unit-counters; 53 Game Cards; Rules booklet; 2 Player Aid cards; and 16 Six-sided Dice.1 vol, 1 pgs 2020 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-96500 Lefevre, Eric PANZERS IN NORMANDY THEN AND NOW Unique book, oversize, many maps, photos, o/b's ofall Panzer regiments, TOEs. Excellent book.1 vol, 212 pgs 1983 LONDON, AFTER THE BATTLE
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1-192970 Lemay, Benoit Erich Von Manstein: Hitler's Master Strategist Though an undoubtedly brilliant military leader - whose achievements, considering the forces at his disposal, cast those of Patton, Rommel, MacArthur, and Montgomery in the pale - surprisingly little is known about Manstein himself, save for his own memoir and the accolades of his contemporaries. In this new book from Casemate, we finally have a full portrait of the man, including his campaigns, and an analysis of what precisely kept a genius such as Manstein harnessed to such a dark cause.

To many close students of World War II, von Manstein is already considered to be the greatest commander of the war, if not the entire 20th century. He devised the plan that conquered France in 1940, thence led an infantry corps in that campaign; at the head of a panzer corps he reached the gates of Leningrad in 1941, then took command of 11th Army and conquered Sevastopol and the Crimea. After destroying another Soviet army in the north, he was given command of the ad hoc Army Group Don to retrieve the German calamity at Stalingrad, whereupon he launched a counteroffensive that, against all odds, restored the German front. Afterward he commanded Army Group South, nearly crushing the Soviets at Kursk, and then skillfully resisted their relentless attacks, as he traded territory for coherence in the East.

A great military figure, but a man who lacked a razor-sharp political sense, Manstein was very much representative of the Germano-Prussian military caste of his time. Though Hitler was uneasy about the influence he had gained throughout the German Army, Manstein ultimately declined to join any clandestine plots against his Fuhrer, believing they would simply cause chaos, the one thing he abhorred. Even though he constantly opposed Hitler on operational details, he considered it a point of loyalty to simply stand with the German state, in whatever form.

Illustrated throughout.1 vol, 528 pgs 2010 US, CASEMATE
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1-224050 Lembo, Lois and Leon Reed A Combat Engineer with Patton's Army- The Fight Across Europe with the 80th Blue Ridge Division in World War II George Patton is renowned for his daring tank thrusts and rapid movement, but the many rivers and obstacles his Third Army encountered crossing Europe required engineers spearheading his advance. A Combat Engineer with Patton's Army is the untold story of Frank Lembo, one of Patton's men who helped move the American command in the battle of Argentan in the Normandy Campaign, in the high-speed pursuit of the German Wehrmacht eastward across France, and in the brutal battles waged during the Battle of the Bulge and during the final combats along the borders of the collapsing Reich. 75 images, 50 maps

Throughout his time in Europe Lembo maintained a running commentary of his experiences with Betty Craig, his fiance and future wife. This extensive correspondence provides a unique eyewitness view of the life and work of a combat engineer under wartime conditions. As a squad (and later platoon) leader, Frank and his comrades cleared mines, conducted reconnaissance behind enemy lines, built bridges, and performed other tasks necessary to support the movement of the 317th, 318th, and 319th Infantry Regiments of the Blue Ridge Division-Patton's workhorses, if not his glamour boys.

Frank wrote about the deadly river crossings at the Moselle, Seille, and Sauer, all under enemy fire, and of the frustrating pauses when supplies were diverted. He participated in the mid-December sprint to Luxembourg and the relief provided at Bastogne during the Bulge, the liberation of concentration camps once Third Army had charged into Germany, and of their occupation duty in Bavaria. Frank's letters go beyond his direct combat experiences to include the camaraderie among the GIs, living conditions, weather, and the hijinks that helped keep the constant threat of death at bay. His letters also worked to reassure Betty with hopeful dreams for their future together.

Including dozens of previously unpublished photographs, A Combat Engineer with Patton's Army: The Fight Across Europe with the 80th 'Blue Ridge' Division in World War II offers the rare perspective of what day-to-day warfare at the ground-level looked like in the European Theater through the eyes of one of the men spearheading the advance.
1 vol, 336 pgs 2020 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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2-18090 Lenton, H.T. WW2 FACT FILES:AMERICAN GUNBOATS & MINESWEEPERS Each study in this series provides technical data on weapons, b/w illust & line drawings.1 vol, 64 pgs 1974 NY, ARCO PUBLISHING
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1-23050 Lenton, H.T. GERMAN SUBMARINES: VOL #1 and 2 Part of the Navies of the Second World War series.2 vol, 254 pgs 1965 GARDEN CITY, DOUBLEDAY CO
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1-46110 Lenton, J.R. AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE IN THE PACIFIC:Gilbert Islands Brief but comprehensive account of the land battle -- a most comprehensive o/b, b/w sketch maps.1 vol, 41 pgs 1994 UK, RAIDER BOOKS
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1-78190 Lepagem Jean-Denis WESTWALL: The Siegfried Line 1939-1945 8.5x11. Heavily illustrated with numerous black and white drawings of the exterior and interior of standard bunkers and pillboxes. Good reference for those building authentic models for dioramas or gaming tables.1 vol, 94 pgs 2004 US, NAFZIGER COLLECTION
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1-219030 Lewis, Tom CARRIER ATTACK DARWIN 1942: The Complete Guide to Australia's Own Pearl Harbor Provides a timely and fresh analysis of the raid using specially-translated Japanese sources.

When the Pacific war began it was a case of 'when, not if' Darwin would be attacked. But nobody could have predicted the extraordinary scale and ferocity of the 19 February 1942 raid. A massive strike force, blooded at Pearl Harbor just weeks before, hit Darwin in the biggest Japanese air attack ever in the South Pacific. Since then, generations of Australians have been drawn to the stories and folklore of the Darwin action. But facts have blurred and mythology has thrived. Fully illustrated in color

What of the warning that never happened? What of the ghost ship actually sunk in the Atlantic a year earlier? Did a fighter pilot contrive a false combat record? Did the authorities cover up the raid? Why do Australians know so little about it? This is the book that tests these many Darwin myths and reveals new information: another ship sunk; the actual intent and nature of the attack; the precise extent of the Japanese losses.

The Darwin raid is usually portrayed as a wholesale disaster for the Allies, and a day full of military ineptitude. Carrier Attack shows the defenders were alert and fought with purpose. Arguably it was the Japanese that wasted much of their attacking strength, and in this way the Darwin defenders avoided a much larger catastrophe. 1 vol, 368 pgs 2013 AUSTRALIA, AVONMORE BOOKS
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1-219100 Lewis, Tom THE EMPIRE STRIKES SOUTH: Japan's Air War Against Northern Australia 1942-45 Very few Australians today know of the fierce air battles fought across the Top End of Australia in World War II. For more than two years Japanese aircraft crossed the coast and bombed relentlessly. Savage dogfights were fought between the legendary Zero fighter and Allied Kittyhawks and Spitfires. Big twin-engine Betty bombers rained down blast and fire upon airfields and towns, even penetrating as far inland as Katherine, some 300km from the coast. Nearly 200 Japanese aircrew died in the onslaught. Fully illustrated in color.

This book lists all of their names and describes all of the combat missions - and reveals for the first time that the number of combat flights, aircraft shot down, and aircrew who died is far higher than previously thought. Scores of aircraft were downed in combat operations ranging from Exmouth to Townsville, with the majority of action taking place in the Northern Territory. This new extensive research shows the number of air raids was higher than the previously suggested figure of 64, with 78 raids on the Territory alone, while 209 enemy combat flights were carried out across Northern Australia. 187 Japanese airmen died when their aircraft were brought down. In many cases their bodies lie in remote sites across the vast bush and coastal waters of the north. Many of the wrecks have never been found.

The Empire Strikes South describes all of the aircraft used, and gives an insight into the world of fighter pilots and aircrew. With a full range of new colur graphics by renowned illustrator Michael Claringbould, this significant new research reveals a battle for Australia that has been previously unknown.1 vol, 208 pgs 2017 AUSTRALIA, AVONMORE BOOKS
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1-227020 Lewis, Tom EAGLES OVER DARWIN: American Airmen Defending Northern Australia in 1942 In 1942, the air defense of the northern Australian town of Darwin fell to the US. A massive Japanese air attack on 19 February left the town and its air base in ruins. An understrength squadron of USAAC P-40E Warhawks fought a gallant defense but was all but wiped out. Yet, the US sent aid -- the 49th Fighter Group was the first such US group formed after Pearl Harbor to be sent overseas. It was sent to Darwin.

From modest beginnings on makeshift airstrips, the 49th FG entered combat with its feared Japanese adversaries. Its P-40E Warhawks may have been poor interceptors, but they were rugged, reliable, and well-armed. Unable to dogfight the highly maneuverable Zeros, the American pilots resorted to dive and zoom tactics more suited to their heavier fighters.

Over several months the 49th FG pilots fought a brave and innovative campaign against a stronger enemy that did much to safeguard Australia in its darkest hour. Today, lonely and long forgotten airfields still bear the name of American pilots who made the ultimate sacrifice. 1 vol, 140 pgs 2021, AUSTRALIA, AVONMORE BOOKS
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1-237280 Lewis, Tom BOMBERS NORTH: Allied Bomber Operations from Northern Australia 1942-1945 Examines the WWII bomber offensive waged from remote northern Australia after the Netherlands East Indies surrendered and the lightning Japanese conquest of South East Asia was complete in 1942. Two understrength RAAF squadrons of Lockheed Hudsons began a brave fight back against the enemy from the Darwin area. These modest initial efforts were the beginnings of an unwavering campaign by Allied bombers waged from Northern Australia until the end of the war in August 1945.1 vol, 156 pgs 2023 AUSTRALIA, AVONMORE
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1-237530 Lindgjerdet, Frode OPERATION RYPE: A WWII OSS Railway Sabotage Mission in Norway To prevent the Germans from transferring troops from Finland back to Germany via Norway during the final months of World War II, the US Office of Strategic Services launched Operation Rype -- a mission of sabotaging the Nordland Railway in mid-Norway. Rype was led by Major William E. Colby, later director of the CIA.

After several delays, the OSS Norwegian Special Operations Group (NORSO) parachuted into Norway on the night of March 24. Out of eight B-24s, only three dropped on target. Reinforcement and resupply of the unit often failed due to extreme Arctic conditions. Examines how the outcome of the operation was affected by the limitations of equipment in sub-Arctic conditions, British-American rivalry, and indifferent cooperation throughout the operation.1 vol, 288 pgs 2023 US, CASEMATE
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1-228010 Lister, david DEFEATING THE PANZER-STUKA MENACE: British Spigot Weapons of the Second World War Weapons of myth and scandal, that is the best way to describe the spigot weapons deployed by the British in the Second World War. Includes 60 black and white illustrations.

Unlike conventional mortars, a spigot mortar does not have a barrel through with the round is fired. Instead, the general concept involves a steel rod - the 'spigot' - onto which the bomb is placed before it is fired. This design was, as David Lister reveals, the basis of a number of successful weapons used during WWII.

The myth of the PIAT man-portable anti-tank weapon is, for example, tied closely to British paratroopers struggling in the ruins of Arnhem with an inadequate design, one inferior to the German equivalent. Similarly, the myth of the Blacker Bombard is of a useless weapon, of dubious quality, that was dumped on the unsuspecting Home Guard. In reality, the weapons were devastating creations of war, often superior to any other nation's counterpart.

At sea, the Hedgehog anti-submarine weapon was another powerful spigot weapon. It was undoubtedly capable of sweeping the U-boats from the sea and even winning the Battle 1 vol, 232 pgs 2021 UK, AIR WORLD
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1-191140 Lodieu, Didier DYING FOR ST.LO:Hedgerow Hell, July 1944 From 5 to 20 July 1944 American forces ran into fierce resistance around around the town of Saint-Lo. Lots of color and b/w illust/photos/drawings.1 vol, 176 pgs 2007 FRANCE, HISTOIRE & COLLEC
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1-886203 Lodieu, Didier Normandy '44 Operation Goodwood From July 18 - 20, 1944, British & Canadian forces launched Operation Goodwood in order to capture Caen. The book follows the British 11th Armored Division. B/w & color illust, photos, maps etc. Excellent photos, but English text needs work.1 vol, 84 pgs 2008 FRANCE, HISTOIRE & COLLEC
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1-89090 Lodieu, Didier III PZ KORPS AT KURSK 1943 Oversized 9x12-inch book, the first in a new series devoted to German armored formations in WWII, contains many unpublished photo and memoirs along with color profiles of the AFVs. Includes bibliography and index.1 vol, 128 pgs 2007 FRANCE, HISTOIRE & COLLECTIONS
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1-202750 Lopukhovsky, Lev VIAZ'MA CATASTROPHE 1941, THE: The Red Army's Disastrous Stand Against Operation Typhoon This book describes one of the most terrible tragedies of the Second World War and the events preceding it. The horrible miscalculations made by the Stavka of the Soviet Supreme High Command and the Front commands led in October 1941 to the deaths and imprisonment of hundreds of thousands of their own people. Until recently, the magnitude of the defeats suffered by the Red Army at Viaz'ma and Briansk were simply kept hushed up. For the first time, a full picture of the combat operations that led to this tragedy is laid out in detail, using previously unknown or little-used documents.

The author was driven to write this book after his long years of fruitless search to learn what happened to his father Colonel N.I. Lopukhovsky, the commander of the 120th Howitzer Artillery Regiment, who disappeared together with his unit in the maelstrom of Operation Typhoon. He became determined to break the official silence surrounding the military disaster on the approaches to Moscow in the autumn of 1941.

In the present edition, the author additionally introduces documents from German military archives, which will doubtlessly interest not only scholars, but also students of the Eastern Front of the Second World War. Lopukhovsky substantiates his position on the matter of the true extent of the losses of the Red Army in men and equipment, which greatly exceeded the official data.

In the Epilogue, he briefly discusses the searches he has conducted with the aim of revealing the circumstances surrounding the deaths of Soviet soldiers, who to this point have been listed among the missing-in-action - including his own father. Includes 69 b/w photos, tables, and 19 color maps.1 vol, 576 pgs 2013 UK, HELION and COMPANY
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1-198990 Loza, Dimitry FIGHTING FOR THE SOVIET MOTHERLAND - Recollections from the Eastern Front Details of the WWII struggle between the Soviet forces and the Axis powers can now be seen through the efforts of veterans such as Colonel Dmitriy Loza. Loza draws on his own experiences and those of acquaintances to illustrate particular problems, combat situations, and the functioning of the Soviet Army in its struggle with the German and Japanese armies. B/w maps and illust, appendices, and index.1 vol, 271 pgs 1998 US, UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA PRESS
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2-49530 Loza, Dimitry COMMANDING THE RED ARMY'S SHERMAN TANKS Hero of the Soviet Union Dmitriy Loza has carefully crafted his World War II experiences with U.S.-provided Sherman tanks into a highly readable memoir. Between the fall of 1943 and August 1945, Loza fought in the Ukraine, Romania, Hungary, Czechoslovakia, and Austria. He commanded a tank battalion during much of this period and had three Shermans shot out from under him. Loza's unit participated in such well-known combat actions as the Korsun-Shevchenkovskiy Operation, the Jassy-Kishenev Operation, and the battles for Budapest, Vienna, and Prague. Following the German surrender, Loza's unit was sent to Mongolia, where it participated in the arduous trek across the Gobi Desert to attack the Japanese Kwantung Army in Manchuria.
This is the first available detailed examination of the Red Army's exploitation of U.S. war materiel during World War II and one of the first genuine memoirs available from the Russian front. Loza also provides firsthand testimony on tactical command decisions, group objectives and how they were accomplished, and Soviet use of combat equipment and intelligence. Only after the collapse of the USSR and concomitant relaxing of prohibitions against publication of materials related to the Lend-Lease Program there could this account be made available.


1 vol, 173 pgs 1997 US, UNIV OF NEBRASKA PRES
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2-198890 Lubbeck, Wehrmacht Captain William At Leningrad's Gates - The Combat Memoirs of a Soldier with Army Group North This is the remarkable story of a German soldier who fought throughout World War II, rising from conscript private to captain of a heavy weapons company on the Eastern Front.

William Lubbeck, age 19, was drafted into the Wehrmacht in August 1939. As a member of the 58th Infantry Division, he received his baptism of fire during the 1940 invasion of France. The following spring his division served on the left flank of Army Group North in Operation Barbarossa. After grueling marches admidst countless Russian bodies, burnt-out vehicles, and a great number of cheering Baltic civilians, Lubbeck's unit entered the outskirts of Leningrad, making the deepest penetration of any German formation.

The Germans suffered brutal hardships the following winter as they fought both Russian counterattacks and the brutal cold. The 58th Division was thrown back and forth across the front of Army Group North, from Novgorod to Demyansk, at one point fighting back Russian attacks on the ice of Lake Ilmen. Returning to the outskirts of Leningrad, the 58th was placed in support of the Spanish 'Blue' Division. Relations between the allied formations soured at one point when the Spaniards used a Russian bath house for target practice, not realizing that Germans were relaxing inside.

A soldier who preferred to be close to the action, Lubbeck served as forward observer for his company, dueling with Russian snipers, partisans and full-scale assaults alike. His worries were not confined to his own safety, however, as news arrived of disasters in Germany, including the destruction of Hamburg where his girlfriend served as an Army nurse.

In September 1943, Lubbeck earned the Iron Cross First Class and was assigned to officers' training school in Dresden. By the time he returned to Russia, Army Group North was in full-scale retreat. Now commanding his former heavy weapons company, Lubbeck alternated sharp counterattacks with inexorable withdrawal, from Riga to Memel on the Baltic. In April 1945 Lubbeck's company became stalled in a traffic jam and was nearly obliterated by a Russian barrage followed by air attacks.

In the last chaotic scramble from East Prussia, Lubbeck was able to evacuate on a newly minted German destroyer. He recounts how the ship arrived in the British zone off Denmark with all guns blazing against pursuing Russians. The following morning, May 8, 1945, he learned that the war was over.

After his release from British captivity, Lubbeck married his sweetheart, Anneliese, and in 1949 immigrated to the United States where he raised a successful family. With the assistance of David B. Hurt, he has drawn on his wartime notes and letters, Soldatbuch, regimental history and personal memories to recount his four years of frontline experience. Containing rare firsthand accounts of both triumph and disaster, At Leningrad's Gates provides a fascinating glimpse into the reality of combat on the Eastern Front.
1 vol, 288 pgs 2006 US, CASEMATE
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1-204880 Lucas, James KOMMANDO: German Special Forces of World War Two This gripping book tells the remarkable story of Germany's Special Forces - military, naval and aerial - during the Second World War. Although capable of stunning achievements against all the odds, the absence of proper coordination and planning resulted in a lost opportunity for Germany. Units were raised ad hoc, as an increasingly desperate response to Germany's ever-weakening position and the growing strength of the Allies.

At sea, flotillas of manned torpedoes and explosive motor boats were introduced. In the air, the world's first operational jet planes were grouped into special squadrons in an effort to cripple the US air offensive. On the ground, battalions of over-age men set out on foot or on bicycles towards Berlin to protect the city from the Soviet Army's tank armadas. In other parts of Germany the Werewolf was recruiting and training young people to carry out partisan warfare. Then there were the children of the Hitler Youth, some not even in their teens, who committed acts of sabotage against military installations and attacked British and Americans soldiers.

Packed with useful detail and incisive analysis, this is one of the fullest and most accessible accounts of Germany's Special Forces and their efforts to stave off impending military defeat.1 vol, 248 pgs 2014 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-201620 Lunde, Henrik HITLER'S WAVE BREAKER CONCEPT: An Analysis of the German End Game in the Baltic Among the many controversies of World War II, prominent is the debate over Germany's strategy in the north of the Soviet Union, as the tide of war turned, and gigantic Russian armies began to close in on Berlin. In this long-awaited work, Henrik Lunde-former U.S. Special Forces officer and author of renowned previous works on the campaigns in Norway and Finland-turns his sights to the withdrawal of Army Group North.

Providing cool-headed analysis to the problem, the author first acknowledges that Hitler-often accused of holding onto ground for the sake of it-had valid reasons in this instance to maintain control of the Baltic coast. Without it, his supply of iron ore from Sweden would have been cut off, German naval (U-boat) bases would have been compromised, and an entire simpatico area of Europe-including East Prussia-would have been forsaken. On the other hand, Germany's maintaining control of the Baltic would have meant convenient supply for forces on the coast-or evacuation if necessary-and perhaps most important, remaining German defensive pockets behind the Soviets' main drive to Europe would tie down disproportionate offensive forces. Stalwart German forces remaining on the coast and on their flank could break the Soviet tidal wave.

However, unlike during today's military planning, the German high command, in a situation that changed by the month, had to make quick decisions and gamble, with the fate of hundreds of thousands of troops and the entire nation at stake on quickly decided throws of their dice.

As Henrik Lunde carefully details in this work, Hitler guessed wrong. By leaving four entire battle-hardened armies in isolation along the Baltic, the Soviets pulling up to the Oder River encountered weaker opposition than they had a right to expect. Having economic (or aid) resources of their own, they cared little for Hitler's own supply line and instead simply lunged at his center of power: Berlin. Once that was taken the remaining German pockets could be wiped out. The Germans deprived themselves of many of their strongest forces when they most needed them, and the climactic battle for their capital took place.

In this book, both combats and strategy are described in the final stages of the fighting in the Northern Theater, with Lunde's even-handed analysis of the campaign a reward to every student of World War II. 1 vol, 304 pgs 2012
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1-190190 Lunde, Henrik O. HITLER'S PRE-EMPTIVE WAR:The Battle for Norway 1940 A thorough examination of one of WWII's campaigns. The Germans lost the 'sea battle' but the British and French were beaten in the 'land and air' battles. B/w illust/maps, biblio, index. This is an excellent work, reads well, and can be appreciated by buffs and newbies, both.1 vol, 400 pgs 2009 US, CASEMATE PUBLISHING
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1-209990 Lunteren BLOCKING KAMPFGRUPPEN PEIPER: The 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment in the Battle of the Bulge This a superb book for generating scenarios for wargaming WWII. Excellent situation maps.

In December 1944 an enormous German army group crashed through the thin American line in the Ardennes forest. Caught by surprise, the Allies were initially only able to throw two divisions of paratroopers to buttress the collapse-the 82nd Airborne, which was rushed to the area of St. Vith, and the 101st, which was trucked to Bastogne.

After their successful campaign in Holland, Colonel Reuben Tucker's elite 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment was resting and refitting in France when news came of the German breakthrough. Most dangerous to the Allies was the German spearhead of the 1st SS Panzer Division led by Jochen Peiper, which aimed to sever the Allied front. The 504th was committed to block the SS advance, and within 48 hours of their arrival Colonel Tucker's paratroopers were attacking the SS-Panzergrenadiers of Peiper's battlegroup, eventually forcing them to withdraw.

More ferocious fighting ensued as follow-up German units forced a US retreat from St. Vith. In adverse weather conditions against the German 9th SS Panzer and 3rd Fallschirmjager Divisions, the 504th lived up to it's regimental motto -- Strike and Hold. Although some rifle companies were whittled down to less than 50 paratroopers, the Americans doggedly fought on until victory was achieved.

Moving quotations of letters to the next-of-kin provide insight into the impact of their deaths both on the battlefield and homefront.

In this work Van Lunteren provides a fascinating, close-in view of the 504th PIR during the Battle of the Bulge as well as its gallant sacrifice. Using never before published diaries, letters, battle reports and interviews with over 100 veterans, a comprehensive account is painted of a triumphant US regiment in one of the fiercest fought campaigns in the history of the US Army. 1 vol, 368 pgs 2015 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-COM1048 Lupinacci, Art RUSSIA BESIEGED: Deluxe Edition Reworking of L2 Design Group game.

Two large maps cover the territory from Berlin to Archangel to Astrakhan down to Bucharest, all to accommodate 5/8-inch counters. Rich in design features, the game simulates unit breakdowns, surrounded cities, Blitzkrieg attacks, a double impulse movement and attack system, two impulse turns, multi-weather turns and much, much more.

As the German player, you experience many of the challenges experienced by the German commanders on the Eastern Front. Do you channel your forces to Leningrad? Push for Moscow? Or go for the oil rich regions of the Caucasus Mountains? All a tough call as each looks attainable, if you only had another couple of units more on the map.

Early victories quickly change to difficult advances to the point where you make that fateful decision to go on the strategic withdrawal to fend off defeat. Or not. Sudden Death Victory conditions can be met at any time during the struggle.

As the Russian player, the first year of the war is a nail-biter. German troops pour deep into Russia as you husband your forces to blunt the most dangerous attacks, giving up ground grudgingly as you pray for the early onset of Winter. Snow brings respite and fresh forces. But, the relief is short lived as the warm weather of 1942 brings new challenges. A rejuvenated German Army, a shadow of the initial invasion force, is still a force to be reckoned with! Unable to attack everywhere, the German will marshal his panzers and push where he feels success will bring decisive victory.

Russia Besieged is a multi-layered game experience that includes not only pushing counters on the map, players must also take into account their side's War Economy. The Russian player must deal with production of troops and oil to rebuild depleted forces while the German is on a constant struggle with replacement points to rebuild a proper mix of units to defeat the Red Horde.

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* Complexity: 6 out of 10
* Solitaire Suitability: 8 out of 10
* Time Scale: 1 Turn = 2 months, broken down into monthly impulses
* Map Scale: 1 hex = 32 miles or 52 km approx.
* Unit Scale: Army, Corps, Breakdown counters, Volkssturm, and Partisan.
* Players: 2 player or solitaire1 vol, 1 pgs 2018 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-204640 Luto, James FIGHTING WITH THE FOURTEENTH ARMY IN BURMA: Original War Summaries of the Battle Against Japan 1943-1945 The Fourteenth Army was not only the largest of the Commonwealth armies but was also the largest single army in the world with around half a million men under its command. Operating in the most inhospitable terrain, it drove the previously undefeated Japanese Army from the Indian border and out of Burma in an unrelenting offensive.

The Fourteenth Army, often referred to as the 'Forgotten Army,' was composed of 13 divisions from East and West Africa as well as Britain and India. After the defeat of the Japanese, these divisions compiled a summary of its actions and it is these unique documents that form the basis of this new book.

Presented here together then for the first time is the story of war against the Japanese as told by each of the divisions that fought in that bitter conflict - the original and authentic accounts untouched by the pens of historians.

These accounts can never be supplanted and will be an invaluable source of information for generations to come. It will also help the many millions of relatives of those men that fought with the Fourteenth Army understand the complex campaign of 1943-1945.

Includes citations for those actions which saw the award of the Victoria Cross and detailed Orders of Battle throughout the Fourteenth Army's existence to make this the most detailed study of its kind. 1 vol, 304 pgs 2014 UK, Pen and Sword
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1-229180 Luto, James FIGHTING WITH THE FOURTEENTH ARMY IN BURMA: Original War Summaries of the Battle Against Japan 1943-1945 Presents original and authentic accounts from 13 divisions within 14th Army that battled the Japanese in Burma and India. These accounts are untouched by the pens of historians. Covers the complex campaign of 1943-1945 with detailed Orders of Battle throughout and includes citations for those actions which saw the award of the Victoria Cross. After the defeat of the Japanese these divisions compiled a summary of its actions and it is these unique documents that form the basis of this book.1 vol, 288 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-197300 Lyman, Robert JAPAN'S LAST BID FOR VICTORY: The Invasion of India, 1944 Original documents, published works, and personal accounts to weave together an enthralling account of some of the bitterest fighting of WWII in Burma and Kohima and Imphal in 1944. Not only does Lyman use British sources for his research but he has also included material from the Naga tribes of north-east India, on whose land these battles were fought, and from Japanese accounts, including interviews with Japanese veterans of the fighting. Thus he has been able to produce what is arguably the most balanced history of the battles that were pivotal in ending the Japanese empire.

32 b/w illust and 10 maps.1 vol, 304 pgs 2011 UK, PEN & SWORD
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2-228430 Lyman, Robert A WAR OF EMPIRES: Japan, India, Burma & Britain 1941-45 Comprehensive account of the Japanese offensive into Burma, the British/Indian collapse and resurgence, the Japanese offensive into India in 1944, and the ultimate Allied offensive that recaptured the country in 1945. This hard-fought campaign was in securing Allied victory in the east, defeating Japanese militarism, and ultimately redrawing the map of the region with an independent India, free from the shackles of empire, all but guaranteed.

Examines the crucial role of leadership (or lack thereof) on both sides, the emergence and exploitation of Allied air superiority, the fanatical nature of Japanese soldiers, the four-ring circus of Allied 'co-operation,' and the impact of terrain and weather on both sides' exploits. Excellent descriptions of Japanese bunker and strongpoint defenses. Combine that with fanatical Japanese troops and inept frontal assaults and you have the basis for British and Indian defeat after defeat.1 vol, 560 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-236840 MacDonald, Rod PEARL HARBOR'S REVENGE: How the Devastated U.S. Battleships Returned to War After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the US suffered eight battleships, three light cruisers, three destroyers, a training ship, and other smaller vessels sunk or damaged. Hundreds of US aircraft had been damaged or destroyed and 2,403 Americans had been killed.

Within a week of the Japanese attack, a great salvage organization had been formed. Very quickly the lightly damaged battleships Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Tennessee had been repaired in naval yards and put back into service to protect the west coast of the USA.

Of the eight battleships attacked, all but the Arizona were raised, temporarily patched-up and sent back to naval yards on the west coast of America for final repair and modernization. Main battery guns and ordnance were recovered from the wrecked Arizona, which would then be left to rest on the bottom of the harbor for eternity - as a memorial to the events of that fateful December day. USS Nevada was lifted off the bottom in February 1942, California in March 1942, and West Virginia in June 1942. The capsized Oklahoma, while eventually parbuckled and raised, was found to be too badly damaged to be fully rebuilt. This is the story of the six of the eight battleships that were repaired and returned to service.1 vol, 352 pgs 2023 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-81220 Macksey, Kenneth ROMMEL: BATTLES AND CAMPAIGNS Lavishly illustrated with maps and b/w photos1 vol, 223 pgs 1979 CANADA, NELSON & SONS LTD
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1-75200 Macksey, Major Kenneth INVASION:The German Invasion of England-July 1940 A 'what if' book, written like it happened. Manysituation maps, index, biblio, lists of equipmentand units, rreat for devising senarios.1 vol, 223 pgs 2001 UK, WREN'S PARK PUBLISH'G
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1-221690 Macro, Paul BRITAIN'S DESERT WAR IN EGYPY AND LIBYA: 1940-1942 While best remembered for the duel between Montgomery's Eighth Army and Rommel's Afrika Korps and the iconic battle of El Alamein, the desert war in Libya and Egypt between 1940 and 1942 was fought in an unforgiving yet strategically important landscape along the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. Covers British, German, and Italian forces, the commanders, and the weaponry. Also highlights the vital roles of the Royal Navy, disrupting enemy supplies, and the Royal Air Force, which eventually gained command of the air. Includes 32 black and white illustrations.1 vol, 272 pgs 2019 US, PEN AND SWORD
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1-227350 Magreehan, Mark BRITAIN'S AIRBORNE FORCES OF WWII: Uniforms and Equipment After successful German airborne operations in the early days of WWII, Winston Churchill called for an equal capability. The fledgling Parachute Regiment was born after drawing troops from the British Army and Royal Air Force.

Despite being initially poorly equipped, operating outdated aircraft, and wearing clothing copied from captured German examples, the Parachute Regiment rapidly grew into what would become two complete airborne divisions - formations which played a key role in the destruction of the Axis forces. The equipment needed by these men rapidly changed as the war evolved and this is clearly illustrated in the author's fine and unique collection of rare airborne items from that period, several of them being the sole surviving items known to exist.

Covers the chronology of Britain's paratroopers' role and development during WWII and also briefly covers the Polish Parachute Brigade and the Canadian parachute formations. Includes 290 B&W & color illustrations of equipment.1 vol, 168 pgs 2021 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-213720 Mann, Chris and Jorgensen, Christer HITLER'S ARCTIC WAR: The German Campaigns in Norway, Finland and the USSR 1940-1945 This is a study of the campaign waged by the Germans on the northern periphery of Europe between 1940 and 1945.

As Hitler's Arctic War makes clear, the emphasis was on small-unit actions, with soldiers carrying everything they needed - food, ammunition and medical supplies - on their backs. The terrain placed limitations on the use of tanks and heavy artillery, while lack of airfields restricted the employment of aircraft.

Hitler's Arctic War also includes a chapter on the campaign fought by Luftwaffe aircraft and Kriegsmarine ships and submarines against the Allied convoys supplying the Soviet Union with aid. However, Wehrmacht resources committed to Norway and Finland were ultimately an unnecessary drain on the German war effort.1 vol, 224 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-215080 Mansolas, Angelos MONTE CASSINO: January-May 1944 - The Legend of the Green Devils In early 1944, two Allied armies were ready to launch a massive assault against German forces in central Italy so they could then march northwards to Rome. There were three routes available to get there. The fastest one passed through the Liri valley, but the entrance was blocked by the rugged Monte Cassino massif, with its hilltop medieval monastery and the town below.

In front of them ran the Gustav Line: the most formidably constructed defensive line the Western Allies would ever come up against. The second possible route would be to outflank the Gustav Line to reach the valley, but they would then also have to capture the innumerable rough peaks and ridges along the massif, on a treacherous terrain that only favored the defenders.

The third and final option would be to breach the Gustav Line directly in front of the town, which would mean engaging in costly house-to-house fighting until they dug out the very last of the stubborn German paratroopers lurking beneath the rubble. They decided to try all three, but none of them were easy, and all proved deadly.1 vol, 176 pgs 2017 UK, FONTHILL MEDIA
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1-226980 Mansolas, Angelos THE REAPERS'S HARVESTING SUMMER: The 12-SS Panzer Division 'Hitlerjugend' in Normandy: June-September 1944 Established in 1943, the 12th SS Panzer Division was designed to become an elite unit, consisting of 17 year-old youths commanded by a nucleus of hardened SS officers and NCOs. This is a detailed divisional history from its formation through the Normandy campaign, where it received its baptism of fire. They fought with tenacity and ferocity, defending from Caen to Falaise and taking a heavy toll on Canadian and British forces. 1 vol, 368 pgs 2021 UK, FONTHILL MEDIA
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1-237100 Mansoor, Peter THE GI OFFENSIVE IN EUROPE: The Triumph of American Infantry Divisions Comprehensive study of America's infantry combat performance in Europe during World War II, showing that the Army succeeded by developing combat effective divisions that could not only fight and win battles, but also sustain that effort over years of combat. While American industry admittedly enabled the US to sustain its overseas armies, the effectiveness of those forces ultimately rested on their organizational capabilities and ability to adapt to combat in a variety of lethal environments and to learn from their mistakes.

Analyzes the impact of personnel and logistical systems on the Army's strength, explaining how leaders used these systems to keep a small number of divisions at a high state of combat effectiveness. During the critical battles of 1944-45, American divisions were able to sustain this high level while their Wehrmacht counterparts disintegrated, demonstrating that the Army's endurance in extended combat was the most critical factor in its ultimate success. Also takes a close look at the personalities and capabilities of division commanders, infantry tactics and operations, logistics, and the benefits and weaknesses of stateside training.1 vol, 362 pgs 1999 US, UNIVERSITY PRESS OF KANSAS
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1-218610 Margaritis, Peter LANDING IN HELL: The Pyrrhic Victory of the First Marine Division on Peleliu, 1944 On September 15, 1944, the US invaded a tiny island named Peleliu, located at the southern end of the Palau Islands. This island chain lay in the main line of the American advance eastward. The Pacific High Command saw the conquering of this chain as a necessary prelude to General Douglas MacArthur's long-awaited liberation of the Philippines.

Of all the Palaus, Peleliu, the second southernmost, was the most strategically valuable. It boasted a large flat airfield located on a relatively low plain at its southern end. If it was taken, it could be used as a major airbase from which the Americans could mount a massive bomber campaign against the Philippines if needed, and eventually against Japanese home islands. Except for the airfield, Peleliu was a typical humid tropical island, covered by dense jungle and swamps, with many coconut, mango, and palm tree groves.

The Pacific High Command was confident that victory would be theirs in just a few days, convinced that the Japanese defending the island were relatively weak and underprepared. They were drastically wrong. The Peleliu campaign took two and a half months of hard bitter fighting, and just a week after landing, having sustained terrific losses in fierce combat, Chesty Puller's 1st Marine Regiment was withdrawn. The entire division would be out of action for six months, with the three rifle regiments averaging over 50% casualties - the highest unit losses in Marine Corps history.

This book analyzes in detail the many things that went wrong to make these casualties so excessive, and in doing so, corrects several earlier accounts of the campaign. It includes a comprehensive account of the presidential summit that determined the operation, details of how new weapons were deployed, a new enemy strategy, and command failure in what became the most controversial amphibious operation in the Pacific during WWII.1 vol, 208 pgs 2018 US, CASEMATE PUBLISHING
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1-220190 Margaritis, Peter COUNTDOWN TO D-DAY: The German Perspective Offers a detailed, day-to-day journal approach, tracing the daily activities and machinations of the German High Command as they try to prepare for the Allied invasion. Covers the efforts of the German commanders -- Rommel, von Rundstedt, Marcks, von Salmuth, von Schweppenburg, and Pemsel among others, to strengthen the Atlantikwall as the Allied invasion becomes inevitable. Includes 16-page color plate section and 13 maps.1 vol, 648 pgs 2019 US, CASEMATE
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1-81880 Margry, Karel editor OPERATION MARKET-GARDEN THEN AND NOW, THE Airborne operation of 1944 gets a modern day photographic look2 vol, 736 pgs 2005 UK, AFTER THE BATTLE
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1-195140 Marie, Henri VILLERS BOCAGE: Normandie 1944 Henri Marie returns to the subject of Villers Bocage with new insights and documentation. A complementary study by a Panzer specialist Wolfgang Schneider makes it possible to verify Michael Wittman's real motives in contrast to what German propaganda claimed.

This is a controversial yet definitive work on the famous battle between 7th Armoured Division and the s.SS-Pz. Abt. 101, integrating photos from the time with those taken today.

Full color throughout. 8.5x12 inches. 1 vol, 144 pgs 2011 France, Heimdal
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1-230570 Marriot, Leo NAVAL BATTLES OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR: The Atlantic and the Mediterranean -- Volume 1 Heavily illustrated two-volume account of the naval struggle in WWII emphasizes the sheer scale of the conflict in every sea and shows the direct impact of each naval battle on the course of the war. Sets naval actions in the wider strategic context as well as giving graphic accounts of what happened in each engagement.

Volume 1 concentrates on the Royal Navy's confrontation with the ships and submarines of the German Kriegsmarine during the Battle of the Atlantic, the Arctic convoys, and the struggle across the Mediterranean against the Italian navy.1 vol, 160 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-234420 Marriot, Leo NAVAL BATTLES OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR: Pacific and Far East This second volume concentrates on the epic struggle between the Americans and the Japanese in the vast expanses of the Pacific. The first part of the book covers the period from Pearl Harbor to Midway while the second part covers the long and bloody campaign in the south-west Pacific where the US Navy honed its skills and turned a bloody defeat into a hard-won victory. The final section focuses on naval operations during the American advance across the central Pacific up to the Battle of Leyte Gulf - the greatest naval battle ever fought. Included are other actions involving the Royal Navy which, after early setbacks, would go on to play a major supporting role alongside the US Navy in the Pacific.1 vol, 168 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-227410 Marriott, Leo US NAVAL AVIATION 1898-1945: The Pioneering Years to the Second World War: Rare Photographs from Naval Archives (Images of War) Over 200 rare photographs trace the growth of US naval aviation from the flimsy seaplanes of the first years of the 20th century to the mighty armadas that challenged those of the Japanese and, after the carrier battles at Coral Sea and Midway, led the advance across the Pacific. Key aspects of the history are the navy's first aircraft carriers of the 1920s and the tremendous progress made in the decades between the wars in tactics and strategy as well as in the design of ships and aircraft.1 vol, 224 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-237380 Marriott, Leo US NAVAL AVIATION 1945-2003: Rare Photographs from Naval Archives: Images of War Second volume of photo-heavy history of US naval aviation describes developments in design and capability that transformed post-WWII American aircraft and aircraft carriers. Examines supersonic fighters and strike aircraft entered service - the F-8 Crusaders and F-4 Phantoms of the Vietnam era, then the F-14 Tomcat, F/A-18 Hornet, and S-3 Viking of more recent times. Carrier-based helicopters became more important, first for search-and-rescue missions, then for anti-submarine warfare and for landing assault forces. 1 vol, 184 pgs 2023 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-204890 Marriott, Leo and Forty, Simon THE NORMANDY BATTLEFIELDS: D-Day and the Bridgehead With their 70th anniversary just around the corner, the D-Day landings have lost none of their impact. Even today the vestiges of Hitler's Atlantic Wall speak of the huge undertaking necessary for the Allies to gain a foothold in Normandy. This beautiful new full-color book goes on-site to the sacred battleground from its scarred medieval villages to the remains of modern means of destruction.

The huge armada that attacked from Britain left behind many signs of their passage: from the huge caissons of the mulberry harbor around Arromanches, the gun emplacements at Longues and Merville, to the multitude of hardware used as memorials-tanks, artillery, pillboxes-and the many graves and cemeteries that honor those who died on both sides. It is in memory of the dead that much of what can be seen on the ground survives, but as the last few survivors reach their 90s, a new audience requires information about the events of the past that can only come from seeing the ground where the battle was fought. Today, the beaches are a fascinating mixture of the new and the old, including the new visitors' center at Colleville and the renovation and expansion of the Utah Beach museum-even as further new memorials jostle with the older sites that have changed little in 70 years.

The Normandy Battlefields details what can be seen on the ground today using a mixture of media to provide a complete overview of the campaign. Maps old and new highlight what has survived and what hasn't; then-and-now photography allows fascinating comparisons with the images taken at the time-particularly the aerial views; and computer artwork provides graphic details of things that can't be seen today.

The book describes the area from Cherbourg to Le Havre by way of the key D-Day locations, providing a handbook for the visitor and an overview for the armchair traveler. It covers, wherever possible, the forces from both sides and the memorials to those young men who fought so many years ago.1 vol, 192 pgs 2014 US, CASEMATE
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1-204892 Marriott, Leo and Forty, Simon THE NORMANDY BATTLEFIELDS: Bocage and Breakout - From the Beaches to the Falaise Gap The US First Army fought its way south from Normandy as British and Canadian forces on the eastern edges of the bridgehead foght a war of attrition around Caen. The fighting intensified until, seven weeks after D-Day, Operation 'Cobra' broke the German line and Patton's Third Army, operational from 1 August, flooded through the gap exploiting the German confusion, encircling what was left of the German armies in the Falaise Pocket and advancing quickly through into Brittany.

The war in June-July 1944 created brutal losses of front-line troops as heavy as in World War I. The German defense was tenacious, particularly in face of Allied air supremacy. The Allies struggled to get into a position to allow their more mobile forces room for maneuver and and the fighting was ferocious. When victory came, it came at a cost: 209,672 casualties among the ground forces, including 36,976 killed and 19,221 missing. The Allied air forces lost 16,714 airmen. The corresponding German losses were even more significant: some 450,000 men, of whom 240,000 were killed or wounded. More important to the Germans were the losses of heavy equipment-tanks, assault guns, artillery, personnel carriers. As an example, 12th SS Panzer Division had lost 94% of its armor, nearly all of its artillery and 70% of its vehicles. With c20,000 men and 150 tanks before the campaign, after Falaise it had 300 men and 10 tanks.

Mixes text, maps and images, including specially commissioned including aerial photography.1 vol, 192 pgs 2017 US, CASEMATE
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1-209530 Marriott, Leo and Forty,Simon RACE TO THE RHINE: Liberating France and the Low Countries 1944-45 Oversized with over 300 illustrations and maps.

The speed of the German Blitzkrieg in 1940 and the relative ease with which they brushed aside Allied defenses meant four years of occupation. But in June 1944-this time with American forces-the Allies finally returned for a rematch. The destruction of German forces in Normandy's Falaise pocket, on August 14, was as quick as the Blitzkrieg had been: by September British troops were in Ghent and Liege; Canadian forces liberated Ostend, and in northeast France Patton's Third Army was moving rapidly to the German border, taking Rheims on August 29 and Verdun on the 30th. Paris was liberated on August 25th.

The liberation of the Low Countries would not prove as straightforward, however. Operation Market Garden ended in failure on the 25th with over 6,000 paratroopers captured.

V-1 flying bombs had meantime been launched from northern France and the Low Countries from August 1944. During September the more frightening German V-2s began raining in. In late October, belated operations began to clear the Scheldt Estuary and open the port of Antwerp to the Allies, and took nearly a month. Belgium was almost free of the Nazi yoke and the Netherlands looked likely to be cleared before Christmas.

Then, on December 16, came Hitler's last roll of the dice: a major German counter-offensive in the Ardennes aiming to split the Allied armies and retake Antwerp. It turned out to be their last try: the American defenders held, and finally with better weather, Patton's army and Allied air superiority told. With the Germans having shot their last bolt, in the spring the Rhine was gained.

Race to the Rhine, a companion volume to The Normandy Battlefields, links modern aerial photography with contemporary illustrations to provide a modern interpretation of the battles, replete with maps, diagrams, and photos. It is now 70 years since Western Europe was freed from its occupation, and this book provides a graphic view of how it was accomplished. For those interested in visiting the sites, it supplies a guide to the places that best represent the battles today. 1 vol, 192 pgs 2015 US, CASEMATE
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1-2137501 Marriott, Leo and Simon Forty OMAHA BEACH: Normandy 1944 The Past & Present Series reconstructs historical battles by using photography, juxtaposing modern views with those of the past. It shows how much infrastructure has remained and points to the passing nature of things such as outfits, uniforms, and ephemera. More than 100 color and black and white photos and maps (contemporary and modern) and illustrations provide extensive coverage of the area of invasion.

This volume covers D-Day and the US assault on Omaha Beach. There were 32 fortified areas located between the Vire River and Port-en-Bessin: in all, 12 of these strongpoints were able to direct fire on Omaha Beach.1 vol, 64 pgs 2017 US, CASEMATE
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1-2137502 Marriott, Leo and Simon Forty 6TH AIRBORNE: Normandy 1944 The Past & Present Series reconstructs historical battles by using photography, juxtaposing modern views with those of the past. It shows how much infrastructure has remained and points to the passing nature of things such as outfits, uniforms, and ephemera. More than 100 color and black and white photos and maps (contemporary and modern) and illustrations provide extensive coverage of the area of invasion.

Operation Tonga began at 22:56 on the night of 5 June, when six Halifax heavy bombers took off from Tarrant Rushton towing six Horsas carrying a coup-de-main force consisting of D Coy, Ox and Bucks LI reinforced with two extra platoons from B Coy and a party of sappers, who were tasked with capturing the bridges over the Caen Canal and the River Orne. 6th Airborne Division-which included 1st Canadian Para Bn-had been allotted three specific tasks to achieve, apart from protecting the eastern flank of the Allied seaborne landings.

First, it was to capture intact the two bridges over the Caen Canal and the Orne River at Benouville and Ranville. Second, the division was to destroy the heavily fortified Merville coastal artillery battery located at Franceville Plage, to ensure that it could not shell the British forces landing on Sword Beach. A third task was to destroy several bridges spanning the River Dives-at Varaville, Robehomme, Bures, and Troarn. The division would then hold the territory that it had seized until it could be relieved by advancing Allied ground forces.1 vol, 64 pgs 2017 US, CASEMATE
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1-223770 Marshall, James P-51B Mustang North American's Bastard Stepchild that Saved the Eighth Air Force During World War II, the United States Army Air Corps was led by a cadre of officers who believed implicitly that military aviation, particularly fast heavy bombers at high altitude, would be able to destroy strategic enemy targets during daylight with minimal losses. However, by 1942 the Flying Fortress was proving vulnerable to Luftwaffe fighters.

This title charts the United States Army Air Force's struggle to develop a Long-Range Escort which would enable them to achieve the Combined Bomber Objectives and gain mastery of the skies over the Third Reich. The commitment of the USAAF to the Mediterranean and European theatres saw an increasingly desperate need to find a fighter escort, which reached crisis point in 1943 as losses suffered in the Tidal Wave offensive and Schweinfurt-Regensburg-Munster raids emphasised the mounting strength of the Luftwaffe. The USAAF leaders increasingly accepted the probability of bomber losses, and the deployment of the P-51B Mustang solved the problem of Germany's layered defence strategy, as Luftwaffe fighters had been avoiding the P-47 Thunderbolt and P-38 Lightening escort fighters by concentrating their attacks beyond the range of the Thunderbolt and Lightning.

The P-51B duly emerged as the 'The Bastard Stepchild' that the USAAF Material Division did not want, becoming the key Long-Range Escort fighter, alongside the P-38 and P-47, that defeated the Luftwaffe prior to D-Day. As well as the P-51B's history, this title explores the technical improvements made to each of these fighters, as well as the operational leadership and technical development of the Luftwaffe they fought against.
1 vol, 352 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-27400 Marshall, S. L. A. BATTLE AT BEST A study of several small action by the Historian of the 8th Army. Index, maps, illust.1 vol, 257 pgs 19?? NASHVILLE, BATTERY PRESS
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1-78350 Marston, Daniel P. PHOENIX FROM THE ASHES:The Indian Army in Burma Marston demonstrates that the Indian Army of 1945was far differemt than that of 1939; that they hadlearned from their errors; b/w photos/maps, notes,appendicies, biblio, glossary, index.1 vol, 284 pgs 2003 WESTPORT, GREENWOOD PUBS
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1-207830 Martelli, Paul ON THE DEVIL'S TAIL: In Combat with the Waffen-SS on the Eastern Front 1945 and with the French in Indochina 1951-54 This is the riveting true story of Paul Martelli, a 15-year-old German-Italian, who fought in Pomerania, on the Eastern Front, in 1945 as a member of the 33. Waffen-Grenadier-Division der SS Charlemagne and, later, as a soldier with French forces during three years (1951-1954) in the Tonkin area, Vietnam.

Paul recounts his time at the Sennheim military training base, where he was introduced to the rigorous discipline of body and mind: he then goes back to 1940, during the German invasion of France, when he was still a boy in Lorraine, hinting at his motivations for enlisting with the Waffen SS.

He reveals his and many young soldiers' exciting and often humorous escapades at Greifenberg, his first love with a German girl helping refugees, his experiences and feelings during the combats at Korlin, during the strenuous defense of Kolberg, while regrouping at Neustrelitz and at the German defeat. With a companion he ends up at a castle delivering a group of women camp prisoners to a Russian officer, living in disguise among enemy soldiers until he escapes and surrender to the Americans.

After his sentence, imprisonment, evasions, and military service in Morocco, Paul is sent to fight in defense of bases north of Hanoi, Vietnam. He survives three years of fierce combats, assaults, ambushes, night patrols, fatal traps, and mortal risks but, deep down, he compares his service with the Waffen SS during the last year of war with the inefficiency of the French Expeditionary Force in the Far East and comes out deeply frustrated. At almost 26, he has fought and lost in two wars, both against the communists, be they Soviet or Viet-Minh. Unemployed, and with the ideals of a 'Nouvelle Europe' in pieces, he briefly joins the French Foreign Legion, his last hope, but in the end choses another path.

This is a unique memoir, packed with incident and recounting the story of one individual caught up in a series of life-changing events.1 vol, 328 pgs 2015 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-195480 Martinez, Eduardo The Spanish in the SS and Wehrmacht, 1944-1945: The Ezquerra Unit in the Battle of Berlin When talking about the Spanish intervention in the Second World War, the first thing that comes to mind is the Blue Division. Although this was the main Spanish involvement in the conflict, there are other much less known aspects of their intervention. One of these is the Spanish participation on the German side in the last months of the war which has been surrounded in rumors, myths, and legends.

After many years of research, this book tells the story of the reality of the struggle of those few Spaniards who refused to abandon their German comrades in their desperate fight to hold Berlin in the last days of the war. The author gives a day-by-day account of the last weeks of the war to defend Berlin, including information about anti-partisan operations of the Spanish in the north of Italy, the combat together with the Walloons of Leon Degrelle, and their participation in operations against the maquis in France while posted to the German secret service.1 vol, 224 pgs 2012 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-218330 Martinez, Eduardo ROMANIAN ARMORED FORCES IN WORLD WAR II Remembers the performance of the often forgotten Romanian Armored Forces during World War II using a variety of sources. Includes 123 archival photos and 12 color profiles.1 vol, 184 pgs 2018 POLAND, KAGERO
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1-220180 Martinez, Eduardo SPANISH AIR FORCE DURING WORLD WAR II: Germany's Hidden Ally? Discusses the Spanish Air Force, its defense of Spanish skies, and the Blue Squadrons that fought against the Soviet Air Force in the Eastern Front in spite of the Spanish neutrality. Uses various main sources such as Juan Arraez Cerda, Jose Luis Gonzalez Serrano, Carlos Caballero, Francisco Martinez Canales, and Jorge Fernandez-Coppel.1 vol, 184 pgs 2019 POLAND, KAGERO
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1-222600 Martinez, Eduardo Hungarian Armoured Fighting Vehicles in the Second World War- Images of War series The actions of the German armored forces during the Second World War is well known. What has not yet been so well told are the actions of the armored forces from Germany's allies. While it is true that their performance was generally quite secondary in comparison to the Reich,the actions of the Hungarian armored forces should be highlighted.

Hungary not only managed to organize its armored forces, but developed its own military industry that was able to supply weapons and equipment to its troops. The Hungarian military was able to produce all kinds of weapons, vehicles and armored vehicles, although they were generally under-gunned and under-armored.

This book rescues Hungary's participation during the Second World War from oblivion through the use of superb photographs, which take the reader from the beginning of the USSR campaign and the conquest of Soviet lands, before ending with the bloody battles to avoid the Soviet and Romanian advance into Hungary (the Siege of Budapest) and the last clashes in Austrian and Slovenian territory before the army's unconditional surrender.

The author highlights the bravery and courage of these men, as well as the terrible fate of the Hungarian armored forces when the Soviet Army invaded Hungary.
1 vol, 112 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-65171 Mary, Jean-Ives HOMMES ET OUVRAGES DE LA LIGNE MAGINOT:Volume 1 9x12, volume one of this three part series covers the Northeastern France and Fortress Regiments, uniforms, badges and insignia of forty-one regts, many color illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 192 pgs 2001 PARIS, HISTOIRE & COLLECT
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1-65174 Mary, Jean-Ives HOMMES ET OUVRAGES DE LA LIGNE MAGINOT:Volume 4 This 4th part details the French fortifications built in the Alps against the Italian threat; also fortifications in Corsica & Tunisia; tech specs, b/w & color illust/photos/maps.1 vol, 232 pgs 2009 PARIS, HISTOIRE & COLLECT
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1-195180 Mary, Jean-Yves LE GUIDE DU CHAMP DE BATAILLE: Le Corridor des Panzers Oversized at 8.5 x 12 inches with photos and color maps.

May-June 1940 -- the breakthrough of the panzers -- is the focus of this new battlefield guide by specialist Jean-Yves Mary. Supplementing the previous two volumes (Corridor des Panzers and Zur Kuste), this guide permits the reader to follow -- crossing towns and villages, particularly Ardennes -- the itinerary of the battles presented in the two volumes of Corridor des panzers. Included are numerous photos comparing the sites as they were in 1940 to present day, along with color maps.1 vol, 128 pgs 2011 France, Heimdal
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1-208730 Matev, Kaloyan THE ARMOURED FORCES OF THE BULGARIAN ARMY 1936-45: Operations, Vehicles, Equipment, Organisation, Camouflage & Markings This book provides a detailed history of motor vehicles and armored fighting vehicles in the Bulgarian Army from 1936, during the last years of peace, until the end of the Second World War in 1945.

For much of this period, Bulgaria was allied to Germany and mainly equipped with German weapons, or equipment captured by the Germans and then sold to Bulgaria. The negotiations as well as supplies of motor vehicles and armored vehicles are described at length. The combat service of the army's armored units is also described in detail, firmly based on archival research. Despite Bulgaria's entry into World War II as early as 1941, the only military actions during the first period of the war were related to the occupation of parts of Yugoslavia and Greece. The real combat service of the Bulgarian Army began in September 1944 against its former ally, the Germans. The delivery of armored fighting vehicles for 1st Bulgarian Army from the Soviet 3rd Ukrainian Front 1945 is described in detail.

Until very recently, the fate of all armored fighting vehicles in the Bulgarian Army in 1945 remained completely unknown. The classified status of the documents prevented any detailed study. However, this is now possible, and full coverage is provided.

In addition to a detailed narrative, the author also provides full information covering camouflage, markings, and unit insignia. The authoritative text is supported by over 600 photographs (the majority of them previously unpublished), color profiles showing camouflage, markings, color unit insignia and color battle maps.

This book is a result of the author's years of study in the Bulgarian Central Military Archive. Such a detailed study on this topic has not appeared before, and the author's work is unlikely to be superseded. 1 vol, 504 pgs 2015 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-220730 Matev, Kaloyan RED WIND OVER THE BALKANS: The Soviet Offensive South of the Danube, September-October 1944 Describes two Soviet offensive operations carried out during September and October 1944. The first was the operation for the occupation of Bulgaria - known as the 'Bulgarian Operation;' the second was the Belgrade offensive operation, which was carried out immediately after the Bulgarian Operation.

Although separate, the two operations were closely linked to each other: the first was conducted in an almost peaceful manner, which saved resources. This necessitated that the Soviet Command carried out the second operation promptly, which seriously endangered the encirclement of German Army Group position in the Southern Balkans. Pressed by the advancing Red Army, the German troops withdrew from the territories of Greece and Albania. They also relocated fresh forces from the Western Balkans to the Bulgarian-Yugoslav Border in order to build up a defense line. Includes 403 black and white photos, 197 tables, 16 pages color profiles illustrations, and 24 color maps.

The book describes in detail the heavy battles during the Belgrade offensive operation. Both combatants suffered from the same problems: heavy mountainous terrain; poor roads and infrastructure; and severe weather conditions. This is one of the few Soviet offensives which started without a large superiority of their forces over those of the enemy. The German soldiers were trained to fight in mountainous conditions, and the Soviets were not. The Soviet armament was more modern and heavier, but not designed to move on the narrow and steep mountain roads. Therefore, the success of this offensive operation was unclear for a long time.

The German Command was but a step away from turning Belgrade into a fortress, and slowing down the war in the region for months. The Soviet troops won, but only after very tough fighting. After Bulgaria joined the Allied forces, its military forces were subject to the command of the 3rd Ukrainian Front. The commander of the Front used this new ally to the max - thus conserving Soviet forces. There is also a short description of the activities of the Bulgarian troops, who undertook a secondary offensive from the Aegean Sea to the town of Nis in Southern Serbia.

Also describes the operations of both ground and air forces. Special attention is paid to the Soviet tank and mechanized units which participated in both operations, and the book benefits from a detailed set of daily statistics and accompanying analysis which has not been attempted before. As well as a detailed narrative, the author also provides information covering camouflage, markings and unit insignia.

The authoritative text is supported by more than 400 photographs (the majority of them previously unpublished); full-color profiles showing the aforementioned camouflage, markings and unit insignia; and also full-color battle maps. This book is a result of the author's years spent studying documents from the Russian Federation's Central Archives of the Ministry of Defense and the Bulgarian State Military Historical Archives. Such a detailed study on this topic has not appeared before - and the author's work is unlikely to be superseded.1 vol, 694 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-235870 Matthews, Tony SEA WOLVES: Savage Submarine Commanders of WW2 Features true accounts of deeply murderous intent carried out by numerous submarine commanders, including the sinking of the hospital ship Centaur in 1943 and the German liner Wilhelm Gustloff in 1945. Discover how merchant seamen were savagely machine-gunned in the water, callously slaughtered with hand-grenades or simply left to the circling sharks. Elsewhere, hundreds of doctors, nurses, ship's crew, ambulance drivers and hospital orderlies were viciously killed without compassion, despite being protected by the Geneva Convention.1 vol, 256 pgs 2023 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-216391 McCormack, David THE BERLIN 1945 BATTLEFIELD GUIDE: Part 1 The Battle of the Oder-Neisse This highly detailed battlefield guide is the ideal companion for anyone considering exploring the terrain on which the epic battles along the Oderfront were fought between January and April 1945. Included are color and B&W photographs.

This describes these last tumultuous weeks of the war on the Eastern Front, which saw the Red Army advance on Berlin in the face of a dogged, yet skillful German defense. Meticulous historical research, including searing eyewitness accounts and the author's intimate knowledge of the ground, have produced a guide that is both comprehensive and accessible. Prepare for a fascinating journey across the Oderfront battlefield as it is today.1 vol, 160 pgs 2018 UK, FONTHILL MEDIA
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1-226970 McCormack, David JAPANESE TANKS AND ARMOURED WARFARE: A Military and Political History Re-examination of Japanese tank design and doctrine to refute the popular image of WWII Japanese tanks being poorly armed and armored Lilliputian tin cans which failed to make any impression upon the battlefield. Discusses why Japan produced tanks in such limited numbers, and how armored forces contributed to the war effort, long delays in developing heavier tanks capable of meeting the Allies on more equal terms. Appraises the successes and failures of the Japanese tank forces. 1 vol, 176 pgs 2021 UK, FONTHILL MEDIA
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1-236610 McCormack, David THE GALACIAN DIVISION 1943-45: Ukrainian Volunteers and Conscripts in the Waffen SS Debunks many of the myths surrounding the Galician Division and provides an objective appraisal of the volunteers and conscripts who, to this day, are both lauded as heroes and vilified as criminals in the media and academic circles. Now, in the context of Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine under the pretext of 'denazification', it is more critical than ever to uncover the truth of this country's wartime relationship with Nazi Germany.

Ever since its disbandment in May 1945, the memory of the Galician Division, a Ukrainian Waffen SS formation, has been dogged by unsubstantiated claims of war crimes and spurious media attacks. But what were the circumstances in 1943 that led thousands of Ukrainians to volunteer to fight in Hitler's crusade against Bolshevism?

Why, the following year, did coercion replace incentives as a means of recruitment? Did, as has been claimed, Ukrainian soldiers adopt the German doctrine of 'absolute destruction' in occupied zones? And why, in recent years, have Ukrainian nationalists chosen to fly the flag of the Galician Division at rallies and football matches?1 vol, 208 pgs 2023 UK, FONTHILL MEDIA
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1-236110 McGaugh, Scott BROTHERHOOD OF THE FLYING COFFIN: The Glider Pilots of World War II Distills WWII down to individual young men climbing into defenseless gliders made of plywood, ready to trust the towing aircraft that would pull them into enemy territory by a single cable wrapped with a telephone wire. Based on their after-action reports, journals, oral histories, photos and letters home, it reveals every terrifying minute of their missions.1 vol, 288 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-215440 McGilvray, Evan NARVIK AND THE ALLIES: The Polish Brigade at Narvik 1940 This work is about the co-operation between the Allies in Norway between April and June 1940 by initially considering the military-politics of the period August 1939 until the German invasion of Norway in April 1940. Much of the work examines the role of the Independent Podhalian Rifle Brigade and its interaction and dependency on the Allies as the Polish troops found themselves under French command.

Other aspects of the Norwegian Campaign are also explored including inter-service co-operation amongst the Allies, how the Western Allies were still uncertain who their enemy really was and how successful Narvik actually was and what it meant for the UK during the summer of 1940. 30 b/w photos, maps.1 vol, 174 pgs 2017 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-216860 McGilvray, Evan ANDERS' ARMY: General Wladyslaw Anders and the Polish Second Corps 1941-46 Along with thousands of his compatriots, Wladyslaw Anders was imprisoned by the Soviets when they attacked Poland with their German allies in 1939. They endured terrible treatment until the German invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941 suddenly put Stalin in the Allied camp, after which they were evacuated to Iran and formed into the Polish Second Corps under Anders' command.

Once equipped and trained, the corps was eventually committed to the Italian campaign, notably at Monte Cassino. The author assesses Anders' performance as a military commander, finding him merely adequate, but his political role was more significant and caused friction in the Allied camp. From the start he often opposed Sikorski, the Polish Prime Minister in exile and Commander in Chief of Polish armed forces in the West. Indeed, Anders was suspected of collusion in Sikorski's death in July 1943 and of later sending Polish death squads into Poland to eliminate opponents. Furthermore, Anders voiced his deep mistrust of Stalin and urged a war against the Soviets after the defeat of Hitler.1 vol, 280 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-234530 McGilvray, Evan FIRST POLISH ARMOURED DIVISION: 1938-47 Detailed history of the 1st Polish Armored Division. Formed in Scotland in February 1942 from Polish exiles, its commander Stanislaw Maczek and many of its men had previously served in the Polish 10th Motorized Cavalry Brigade, which had taken part in the Polish invasion of Czechoslovakia in 1938 and offered tenacious defense against German and Soviet invasion of 1939. Under Maczek's leadership the division was trained and equipped along British lines in preparation for the invasion of France.

Attached to 1st Canadian Army, the division was sent to Normandy in late July 1944. It suffered heavily during Operation Totalize but went on to play a crucial role in preventing an orderly German withdrawal from the Falaise Pocket by its stand at Hill 262. They then played their part in the advance across Western Europe and into Germany.1 vol, 312 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-201280 McGilvray, Evan MAN OF STEEL AND HONOUR: General Stanislaw Maczek Soldier of Poland, Commander of the 1st Polish Armored Division in North-West Europe 1944-45. Approximately 120 b/w photos and four maps.

Bio notes Maczek was born in the Austrian sector, which meant in 1914 he was conscripted into the Imperial Austrian Army, with which he served with great credit on the Italian Front, high in the Alps. It was this experience which was to serve Maczek well in his future career in the Polish Army after 1918. Maczek should be remembered for his pioneering use of mixed armor and infantry units as well as the early use of commando-style units during the Polish border wars of 1918-1920.

It was feared that the German forces in Normandy might be able to flee over the River Seine and head eastwards towards Germany. A magnificent, stubborn and costly stand by the Polish 1st Armored Division during August 1944 prevented this happening, and the Normandy Campaign was able to succeed. This is yet to be credited to the Poles in the imagination of the West. Maczek's division was later able to advance into Germany, fighting its way through the Low Countries. Maczek's command of the division and its combat service in North-West Europe 1944-45 is fully described, and represents, in particular, an important contribution to our knowledge of the Normandy Campaign.

This book will be produced in a limited-edition hardback printing of 500 copies, all copies individually numbered, and signed by the author, Evan McGilvray.1 vol, 224 pgs 2013 UK, HELION & CO.
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1-221940 McGilvray, Evan POLAND AND THE SECOND WORLD WAR: 1938-1948 Bio of the commander of the 1st Polish Armored Division in Northwest Europe 1944-45. Includes 120 b/w photos and four maps. A limited-edition hardback printing of 500 copies, all copies individually numbered, and signed by the author, Evan McGilvray.

Bio notes Maczek was born in the Austrian sector, which meant in 1914 he was conscripted into the Imperial Austrian Army, with which he served with great credit on the Italian Front, high in the Alps. It was this experience which was to serve Maczek well in his future career in the Polish Army after 1918. Maczek should be remembered for his pioneering use of mixed armor and infantry units as well as the early use of commando-style units during the Polish border wars of 1918-1920.

It was feared that the German forces in Normandy might be able to flee over the River Seine and head eastwards towards Germany. A magnificent, stubborn and costly stand by the Polish 1st Armored Division during August 1944 prevented this happening, and the Normandy Campaign was able to succeed. Maczek's division was later able to advance into Germany, fighting its way through the Low Countries. 1 vol, 352 pgs 2019 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-205210 McManus, John C THE DEAD AND THOSE ABOUT TO DIE: D-Day: The Big Red One at Omaha Beach A white-knuckle account of the 1st Infantry Division's harrowing D-Day assault on the eastern sector of Omaha Beach. As the men of the Big Red One hit the beach on June 6, 1944, courageous heroes emerged: men such as Sergeant Raymond Strojny, who grabbed a bazooka and engaged in a death duel with a fortified German antitank gun; T/5 Joe Pinder, a former minor-league pitcher who braved enemy fire to save a vital radio; Lieutenant John Spalding, a former sportswriter, and Sergeant Phil Streczyk, a truck driver, who together demolished a German strong point overlooking Easy Red, where hundreds of Americans had landed.

Covers the Gap Assault Team engineers who dealt with the extensive mines and obstacles, suffering nearly 50% casualties; highlights officers such as Brigadier General Willard Wyman and Colonel George Taylor, who led the way to victory; and punctures scores of myths surrounding this long-misunderstood battle.1 vol, 384 pgs 2014 US, NAL
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1-196570 McNab, Chris HITLER'S ARMIES: A History of the German War Machine 1939-45 This work charts the evolution of Hitler's war machine from the formidable force which won stunning victories during the Blitzkrieg in 1939-1940, to the hard campaigns it fought in the deserts of North Africa and the frozen wastelands of the Soviet Union to the eventual retreat to the Fatherland itself. Drawing upon Osprey Publishing's unique archive, this volume expertly weaves together the story of the development and deployment of Hitler's armies displayed alongside a stunning collection of original artwork and photographs to show the kit and equipment of the various land forces.

Contents
* Introduction
* Blitzkrieg: Hitler's War Machine Unleashed
* Desert Warfare: Rommel's Afrika Korps
* The Surprise Assault: Operation Barbarossa and the War in the East 1941-43
* The Tide Turns: War on the Western Front 1944
* The Final Defeats: Retreat to the Fatherland 1944-45
* Conclusion 1 vol, 0 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-204570 McNab, Chris HITLER'S FORTRESSES: German Fortifications and Defences 1939-45 Hitler's Fortresses: German Fortifications and Defenses 1939-45 is a detailed guide to every level of defensive project in the Third Reich. It takes you inside Channel Islands pillboxes, Normandy coastal gun positions and emplaced tank turrets on the Gothic Line in Italy. The secretive world of Hitler's command bunkers is revealed in detail, and the principles and engineering of basic frontline defenses are explained, showing how the average German soldier prepared to stand his ground.

There is also a dedicated chapter on special-purpose fortifications, including U-boat pens, V-weapon sites and flak towers. This complete journey into German wartime fortifications reveals much about the strategic and tactical thinking of Hitler and his Wehrmacht, and combat accounts explore how effective the defenses were in practice. The book is illustrated throughout with more than 200 artworks, maps, and photographs.

Contents

* Introduction
* Hitler's Headquarters - The Fuhrer's Command Bunkers
* Protecting the Homeland - Germany's Border Defenses
* Defense of the Periphery - The Atlantic Wall
* Mountain Barriers - German Defensive Lines in Italy
* Etched in the Earth - Field Fortifications
* Specialist Fortifications - Protecting the U-Boats and V-Weapons1 vol, 396 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-212940 Melnyk, Michael James THE HISTORY OF THE GALACIAN DIVISION OF THE WAFFEN SS: Volume 1 - On the Eastern Front, April 1943 to July 1944 The first volume of a two-part set on the history of the Galician Division is based on over 25 years of research. It uses new and hitherto unseen original material from archives and private collections in Europe, Australia, US, and Canada. Complemented by the individual accounts and contributions of many veterans, who add an engaging personal dimension, this new definitive two volume account supersedes his earlier divisional history published in 2002. Includes 210 photographs and six maps.1 vol, 400 pgs 2016 UK, FRONTHILL MEDIA
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1-193060 Michaelis, Rolf Cavalry Divisions of the Waffen-SS 150+ b/w images, maps. This new book is a concise combat history of the three Waffen-SS cavalry divisions in World War II. The 8th SS-Cavalry Division 'Florian Geyer' was established out of the SS-Cavalry Brigade under Hitler's future brother-in-law Hermann Fegelein. The 22nd SS-Freiwilligen Cavalry Division 'Maria Theresia' was formed out of ethnic Germans from Hungary. The 37th SS-Freiwilligen Cavalry Division 'Lutzow' was built out of the first two cavalry divisions along with new volunteers from Hungary including ethnic Germans and Hungarians. The formation and combat histories of each are discussed in detailed text, along with maps and rare photographs.1 vol, 168 pgs 2010 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-193070 Michaelis, Rolf Panzergrenadier Divisions of the Waffen-SS 190+ b/w images, maps. This new book is a concise combat history of the six Waffen-SS panzergrenadier divisions in World War II. The formation and combat histories of each are discussed in detailed text, along with maps and rare photographs and includes: the 4th SS-Polizei Panzergrenadier Division; 11th SS-Freiwilligen Panzergrenadier Division 'Nordland'; 16th SS-Panzergrenadier Division 'Reichsf?hrer-SS'; 17th SS-Panzergrenadier Division 'Gotz von Berlichingen'; 18th SS-Freiwilligen Panzergrenadier Division 'Horst Wessel'; 23rd SS-Freiwilligen Panzergrenadier Division 'Nederland'.1 vol, 168 pgs 2010 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-191610 Michelli, Alison COMMANDO TO CAPTAIN-GENERAL:Brigadier Peter Young This is the story of Brigadier Peter Young (1915-1988), a highly decorated soldier who was one of the founding members of 3 Commando. Peter later became known as an avid war gamer.1 vol, 272 pgs 2008 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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1-191370 Middlebrook, Martin THE NUREMBERG RAID:30-31 March 1944 This book describes one twenty-four-hour period in the Allied Strategic Bomber Offensive in the greatest detail. Everything went wrong for the RAF and 96 of 779 bombers went missing. Biblio, index.1 vol, 366 pgs 2009 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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1-201480 Mikolashek, Jon B GENERAL MARK CLARK: Commander of US Fifth Army and Liberator of Rome Biography of Gen. Mark Clark, commander of the US Fifth Army and tasked with the invasion of Italy. From the September 1943 landing at Salerno, Clark and his army fought their way north against skilled German resistance, augmented by mountainous terrain. The daring January 1944 end-run at Anzio, although not immediately successful, set the stage for Fifth Army's liberation of Rome on 4 June 1944, after ten months of hard fighting.

The war in Italy was not over, but the taking of Rome intact was a tremendous achievement. Pitted against one of Hitler's most able commanders, Field Marshal Albert Kesselring, Fifth Army spent another ten months in ferocious combat from the Gothic Line to the Po Valley, as Clark moved up to head all Allied ground forces in Italy as commander of 15th Army Group.1 vol, 272 pgs 2013 US, CASEMATE PUBLISHING
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1-210400 Miller, David SPECIAL FORCES IN SOUTH-EAST ASIA 1942 - 1945 Describes actions at Minerva, Baldhead, and Longshanks/Creek.1 vol, 240 pgs 2015 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-227370 Miller, David COMMAND DECISIONS: Langsdorff and the Battle of the River Plate New study of the Battle of the River Plate concentrates on Kapitan zur See Hans Langsdorff, the commander of the WWII German pocket battleship Graf Spee and is written from his point of view.

Analyzes Langsdorff's assessment of the situation of his ship and course of action. Describes the intelligence Langsdorff received and his knowledge of the position and strength of the forces of the Royal Navy that were arrayed against him. Langsdorff's interpretation of his mission and the tense calculations he had to make in order to carry it out are the essential elements of this dramatic story.

Langsdorff, operating alone and thousands of miles away from home and with no prospect of support, had to grapple with the enormous burden of a lone command. He made grave mistakes, and these are ruthlessly exposed. But this fascinating re-examination of his actions and his leadership does nothing to diminish his reputation as a brave and honorable officer.1 vol, 224 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-190630 Mills, Scott STRANDED IN THE PHILIPPINES This book, based on Bell's own memoir, is the story of his guerilla war against the Japanese. Bell eventually became fully involved, rising to the rank of major in the guerrilla army.1 vol, 208 pgs 2009 ANNAPOLIS, US NAVAL INST
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1-211400 Mitchelhill-Green, David FIGHTING IN UKRAINE: A Photographer at War -- Images of War Series Although many pictorial books have been published on Germany's hapless invasion of the Soviet Union, they are typically a collection of soldiers' snapshots or 'official' photographs taken by Propagandakompanien (PK) reporters. This book is different. It contains an extraordinary personal record of the war captured by a professional photographer, Walter Grimm, who served in the German Army in a communications unit.

This includes 300 unpublished black and white images that show insight into the daily life and privations of the ordinary German soldier. The Ukrainian people, many of whom initially welcomed the Germans as liberators, are also chronicled in this fascinating study of the fighting in Ukraine.1 vol, 176 pgs 2016 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-214730 Mitchelhill-Green, David WITH ROMMEL IN THE DESERT: Tripoli to El Alamein Up to the outbreak of war in September 1939, the German Army had focused exclusively on the operational, organizational and training preparations needed to wage war in continental Europe. The threat of an Italian collapse in North Africa in early 1941, however, prompted Hitler to reinforce his ally by sending an armored blocking force to Libya. Not content to merely thwart the British from capturing Tripoli, Lieutenant-General Erwin Rommel harried his inexperienced expeditionary force eastward towards the Nile Delta. Includes 250 photos.

This book is a pictorial narrative of the unfolding conflict from the arrival of the Deutsches Afrikakorps until Rommel's departure from the battlefield in March 1943. We view the desert war, with its shifting fortunes and unique challenges, primarily through the lens of ordinary combatants. This is their personal record of serving with Rommel in the desert.1 vol, 216 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-235200 Mitchell, Ian THE BATTLE OF THE PEAKS AND LONG STOP HILL: Tunisia, April-May 1943 Describes the Spring 1943 battles in the hills of northern Tunisia by the British 78th Battle Axe Division and describes how well-led British troops wrested control of a series of high peaks, and thus inflicted a clear defeat on troops of the famed Afrika Korps. This in turn secured a victory which soon led to the surrender of 250,000 Axis troops in May 1943. Includes 18 b/w photos, 8 color photos, 15 color maps, 1 b/w ills, and 1 table.

Traces the background to these operations and the wider Tunisian campaign, including the bloody race for Tunis in late 1942 and the first battle of Longstop Hill on Christmas Day. Chronicles the tough fighting during Operations Sweep and Vulcan that took place in the hills west and north of Medjez el Bab, Tunisia in spring 1943.1 vol, 378 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-214770 Mitchell, Stewart ST VALERY AND ITS AFTERMATH: The Gordon Highlanders Captured in France in 1940 During the German May 1940 offensive, the 51st (Highland) Division, including the 1st and 5th Battalions Gordon Highlanders, became separated from the British Expeditionary Force. After a heroic stand at St Valery-en-Caux the Division surrendered when fog thwarted efforts to evacuate them.

Within days, scores of Gordons had escaped and were on the run through Nazi-occupied France. Many reached Britain after feats of great courage and tenacity, including recapture and imprisonment in atrocious conditions in France, Spain, or North Africa.

Those imprisoned in Eastern Europe were forced to work in coal and salt mines, quarries, factories, and farms. Some died through unsafe conditions or the brutality of their captors. Others escaped, on occasion fighting with distinction alongside Resistance forces. Many had to endure the brutal 1945 winter march away from the advancing Allies before their eventual liberation.1 vol, 272 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-972028 MnNab, Chris 028 GERMAN SOLDIER vs SOVIET SOLDIER: Stalingrad 1942-43 By the end of the first week of November 1942, the German Sixth Army held about 90 per cent of Stalingrad. Yet the Soviets stubbornly held on to the remaining parts of the city, and German casualties started to reach catastrophic levels.

In an attempt to break the deadlock, Hitler decided to send additional German pioneer battalions to act as an urban warfare spearhead. These combat engineers were skilled in all aspects of city fighting, especially in the use of demolitions and small arms to overcome defended positions and in the destruction of armored vehicles. Facing them were hardened Soviet troops who had perfected the use of urban camouflage, concealed and interlocking firing positions, close quarters battle, and sniper support.

This fully illustrated book explores the tactics and effectiveness of these opposing troops during this period, focusing particularly on the brutal close-quarters fight over the Krasnaya Barrikady (Red Barricades) ordnance factory.1 vol, 80 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-222640 Molesworth, Carl FLYING TIGER ACE: The Story of Bill Reed -- China's Shining Mark Biography of Bill Reed, who resigned his commission in the US Army Air Corps to travel to China and fly for the American Volunteer Group -- the legendary Flying Tigers. After a brief return to America, he resumed the fight as a senior pilot and later squadron commander in the Chinese-American Composite Wing. Soon afterwards, Reed tragically lost his life in a desperate parachute jump late in the war, by which point he was a fighter ace with nine confirmed aerial victories. His obituary was front-page news throughout the state of Iowa.1 vol, 336 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-236240 Moorcraft, Paul CHURCHILL'S GERMAN SPECIAL FORCES: The Elite Refugee Troops who took the War to Hitler During WWII, the British created German-speaking units from among the refugees of Austria, Poland, Czechoslovakia, and Germany. The majority were Jews who had fled persecution. Two examples of these secret units were X Troop Commandos and the Special Interrogation Group (SIG). Churchill's initiative was copied by both the Americans and the Russians. Post-war SIG and X Troop survivors joined British special forces or were used to hunt down Nazi war criminals.

The SIG men deserve their legendary status. They fought, and often died, wearing Wehrmacht uniforms. At one point, after infiltrating Field Marshal Rommel's Afrika Korps, one detachment even drew Nazi pay. Inevitably, once the existence of SIG units became known, their immediate execution on capture was ordered, unless their temporary reprieve would reveal intelligence under torture.1 vol, 256 pgs 2023 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-230290 Moore, Chris HOW TO KILL A TIGER TANK: Unpublished Scientific Reports from the Second World War When the Panzer VI Ausf. E Tiger I tank first arrived on the battlefield, it started an Allied intelligence race to discover everything they could about this new threat. The British Army needed to know how to knock it out, then communicate that information back to the troops that had to face this new German metal monster.

This is not a typical book on the Tiger tank. It tries to show the reader what the British and Commonwealth forces knew about the Tiger I tank during the war and the results of scientific firing trials. Unpublished WWII original documents, discovered in different archives, have been transcribed and reproduced along with any existing photographs found in those official secret reports. These include top secret Bletchley Park and Enigma intercepts of German messages that were decoded and translated before being sent to wartime Prime Minister Winston Churchill. Illustrated with over 360 images.1 vol, 250 pgs 2022 UK, FONTHILL MEDIA
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1-227670 Moore, Jason SOVIET FIGHTERS OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR Details the development of the Red Air Force fighters, from the dark days of Operation Barbarossa to eventual triumph over the ruins of Berlin. Starting with obsolete aircraft such as the Polikarpov biplane and monoplane fighters, the Soviets then settled on two main lines of development; the inline-engined LaGG-3 and its radial-engined derivatives, the La-5 and La-7, and the inline-engined Yakovlev fighters, which were produced in greater numbers than any other series of fighters. Includes experimental fighters. Accurate color profiles illustrate the evolution of these aircraft in terms of design, camouflage, and markings. 1 vol, 416 pgs 2021 UK, FONTHILL MEDIA
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1-ATO056 Moore, Perry AGAINST THE ODDS #56: Hitler's Stalingrad - Breslau 1945 Examines the 1945 Soviet siege of the city of Breslau. With 324 counters and a 22x34-inch map scaled at about 650 yards per hex, a game turn represents one week. The game captures the flavor of planned, grand assaults quickly degenerating into gritty, street-level fighting, with players alternating conducting operations during the turn. Skillfully positioned reserves and sharp counterattacks can blunt massive thrusts, but sometimes at a frightfully high rate of casualties.

Special rules model rubble and barricades; the multi-level city buildings; surprise and ambush during combat; Soviet command directives; the armored train 'Porsel'; remotely controlled Goliaths; and the possible use of nerve gas (Breslau was the major repository of both Germany's remaining stocks of the little AFVs and also the deadly nerve agent Tabun).

Components:
Maps - One full color 22x34-inch hex mapsheet
Counters - 324 full color 9/16-inch die-cut counters
Rules length - 15 pages
Charts and tables - 1 page
Complexity - Medium
Playing time - Up to 4 hours
How challenging is it solitaire? - Average1 vol, 60 pgs 2022 US, AGAINST THE ODDS
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1-ATO057 Moore, Perry AGAINST THE ODDS # 57: A Crowning Glory: Austerlitz 1805 This two-player grand-tactical simulation by Ty Bomba presents the Battle of Austerlitz between the French under Napoleon and a combines Austrian/Russian army under Emperor Francis of Austria and Tsar Alexander I.

Aimed at beginners, system provides interactive movement and combat. Each hexagon on the 22x34-inch map represents about 600 yards. The infantry and cavalry units represent both brigades and divisions on each side. Each turn represents one hour of real time.

Magazine included articles on the battle, On Guards: Napoleon's Marshals, Advanced Rules for Red Dragon Blue Dragon game, Column: WWI and WWII were the same war, book reviews on the Battle of the Philippine Sea 1944, and more.
1 vol, 60 pgs 2022 US, AGAINST THE ODDS
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1-196180 Moore, William Mortimer FREE FRANCE'S LION: The Life of Philippe Leclerc, de Gaulle's Greatest General But for his early death, many Frenchmen believe Leclerc would have been their greatest figure to emerge from World War II. De Gaulle himself admitted to his son-in-law that he gave up smoking when Leclerc died, in order to retain his health in case France needed him, because Leclerc was no longer there.

From the fall of France until 1943, Leclerc dovetailed his operations with the British effort in North Africa, establishing himself as a dynamic combat leader in the battles against Rommel. But once the conflict shifted to European soil he became even more prominent as the commander of the 2nd French Armored Division (the famous 2e DB). For the next two years he was under the operational control of either Patton's Third Army, as in the Normandy breakout, Hodges' First Army at the Westwall, or Patch's Seventh Army in the south.

His career not only includes the liberation of Paris, for which he is most famous, but the retaking of Strasbourg and the reduction of the Colmar Pocket. Helping to spearhead the advance into Germany itself, Leclerc's armor comprised a rock upon which American units could rely, and its waving the tricolor during the Allied counter-invasion went far toward retrieving French prestige in the war. By the German surrender in May 1945, Leclerc is one of very few Frenchmen of whom it can be said that he never stopped fighting to regain France's freedom, from the debacle of 1940 right through to the end.

After VE-Day Leclerc was dispatched to reassert French authority in Indo-China, an uphill task given the atrophy suffered by the French colonial government due to its isolation from its homeland and local Japanese superiority. While being partly successful in the south and Cambodia, Leclerc soon discovered that the Viet Minh were harder to dislodge in the North, and that Ho Chi Minh was more than a match for frequently changing postwar French governments. Recognizing that France had neither the means nor the will to recover control, Leclerc advised his government to 'negotiate at all costs.' This didn't happen, leading to Dien Bien Phu eight years later and thence to US involvement.

Surprisingly, Leclerc has never yet been the subject of a thorough biography in English. Nevertheless many Americans and Englishmen will inevitably have noticed the plethora of monuments to Leclerc in any moderately sized French town. 1 vol, 384 pgs 2011 US, CASEMATE
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1-COM1074 Moortell, Ross TINIAN: The Forgotten Battle Wargame Most people have never heard of the Battle of Tinian. Overshadowed by the Battle of Saipan to the north and the Invasion of Guam to the south, Tinian seems like a small side show that had no real impact on the war. Some people may hear the name and remember that the B-29s, the ones that dropped the atomic bombs on Japan, flew from there but for the rest it has become a minor part of military history - a forgotten battle.

Tinian: The Forgotten Battle is Volume 3 in the Marianas Campaign and is a perfect introduction to Adam Starkweather's Company Scale System (CSS). This wargame is played on a single map and includes three scenarios (Jig-Day, Mount Lasso, and Final Round-Up) and three campaign games (Historical, Hypothetical, and Free Set Up).

Includes rules for: Caves, Beach Landings, Naval Support, Air Support, Sealing Caves, Mines, Japanese Tenacity, Inter-service Rivalry, Banzai Charges, Japanese Naval guns, Flamethrowers, Napalm, Under water demolition Teams, Aerial Reconnaissance, Tropical Storms, Japanese Knee Mortars, and drunken Japanese Admirals. There are also rules for additional Japanese troops that could have been on the island if you wish to make it tougher on the Americans.

Components: Series and Exclusive Rules Book; Scenario Book; 1 x 22x34-inch Map Sheet; 4 x 5/8ths Counter Sheets; 2 x Division Displays; 2 x Terrain Effects Chart/Combat Results Table; 1 x Game Turn Record; 2 x D10; 1 x Box and Lid.

Attributes: Complexity: 6 out of 10; Solitaire Suitability: 8 out of 10; Time Scale: 2 hour turns; Players: 1-2; Playing Time: 2 - 35 hours.1 vol, 1 pgs 2019 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-221600 Moran, Jim THE GILBERT AND ELLICE ISLANDS: Pacific War Images of War Series Another in the Images of War series covers the dramatic events that befell both the Gilbert and Ellice Pacific island groups using a wealth of well-captioned photos and informed text. Includes 250 black and white illustrations.

Soon after the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941, the Gilbert Islands were occupied by the Japanese who built a seaplane base at Butaritari. In August 1942 this base was attacked by the US 2nd Raider Battalion (Carlson's Raiders). As a result the base was reinforced and a second built at Apamana. Betio Island on the Tarawa Atoll became the main Japanese strong point.

Operation Galvanic, the US assault on Butarita, Apamana, and Betio, was launched in November 1943 by the 2nd Marine Division and the 27th Infantry Division. While short in duration, the Betio battle has the dubious distinction of being the most costly in US Marine Corps history.1 vol, 176 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-228380 Moran, Jim BATTLE OF PELELIU 1944: Three Days That Turned into Three Months The Palau Islands formed part of Japan's second defensive line, and Peleliu's garrison amounted to more than 10,000 men. Consequently, when the US preliminary bombardment began on 12 September 1944, it was devastating. For two days the island was pounded relentlessly. Such was the scale of the destruction that the commander of the 1st Marine Division, Major General William H. Rupertus, told his men: 'We're going to have some casualties, but let me assure you this is going to be a fast one, rough but fast. We'll be through in three days - it may only take two.'

At 08.32 hours on 15 September 1944, the Marines went ashore. Despite bitter fighting, and a ferocious Japanese defense, by the end of the day the Marines had a firm hold on Peleliu. But rather than Japanese resistance crumbling during the following days as had been expected, it stiffened, as they withdrew to their prepared defensive positions. The woods, swamps, caves and mountains inland had been turned into a veritable fortress - it was there where the real battle for possession of Peleliu was fought.

Day after day the Americans battled forward, gradually wresting control of Peleliu from the Japanese. Despite Major General Rupertus' prediction, it was not until 27 November, after two months, one week, and five days of appalling fighting, and a final, futile last sacrificial charge by the remaining enemy troops, that the Battle of Peleliu came to an end.1 vol, 224 pgs 2021 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-213160 Morisi, Paolo FOLGORE PARACHUTE DIVISION: North African Operations 1940-43 The Folgore Parachute Division in the Axis Alliance is frequently overlooked. Initially created to emulate the German Fallschirmjager to carry out the planned airborne attack against the British base of Malta, Folgore fought on the battlefields of North Africa - including the key Battle of El Alamein. This elite unit distinguished itself at El Alamein despite inadequate equipment and weapons while facing unfavorable odds.

The key theme of the book is the paratroopers' involvement in the Axis war effort through an analysis of their training, weaponry, and battle tactics. Another key focus is an assessment of the Folgore's specific role during the major battles of the North African campaign. It covers, for example, the Folgore's first fierce military engagement against British and New Zealand troops during the Battle of Alam El Halfa in September 1942. It then details a number of smaller actions that preceded the Battle of El Alamein such as the counter-attack during the British 'Operation Beresford', which led to the capture of Brigadier General G.H. Clifton, commander of the New Zealand 6th Brigade, by a patrol of Folgore soldiers.

The focus then shifts upon the Folgore's major engagement of the campaign during the Battle of El Alamein: 'Operation Lightfoot', which was launched by General Montgomery on 24 October 1942. It was designed to break through the Italian-held southern sector of the El Alamein line, where the Bologna, Brescia, Pavia, and Folgore Divisions anchored the Axis right flank.

While describing key events during this operation, the book also highlights how the Folgore used unusual tactics to repulse the massive enemy-armored attack. This included letting the enemy advance into a 'cul-de-sac' and then launching a counter-attack against its armored vehicles and infantry units from all sides and by a combination of fire from 47mm anti-tank guns, mortars, hand grenades, and other incendiary devices. It describes the desperate retreat in the desert of the Italian units as a result of the collapse of Axis military defenses in November 1942.

Finally, it highlights the role of the paratroopers during the last battles in Tunisia - especially those in defense of the Mareth line and Takrouna in the spring of 1943. Illustrated with 100 rare archival photographs, detailed maps, and specially commissioned artwork, this volume offers a fascinating insight into a little-studied aspect of Axis forces. The volume draws heavily upon both Axis and Allied (Britain and New Zealand) archival sources such as the war diaries and the post-battle reports of the military units engaged in North Africa.1 vol, 192 pgs 2017 UK, HELION
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1-229640 Morisi, Paolo PANZERSOLDATEN: Italian Blackshirt Division of the Eastern Front 1941-1943 History of the Milizia Volontaria per la Sicurezza Nazionale (MVSN), commonly referred to as the Blackshirts due to their wartime attire. They were an anti-Communist paramilitary organization that fought for Mussolini while Italy was under fascist rule. They followed the Duce's removal from power, but the organization was quickly swept up by the Italian Army, and forced to swear allegiance to the king. Some, however, defected and continued to fight for the Axis alliance as volunteer units in the German Army.

This volume covers the history of the Blackshirt Division during the campaign on the Eastern Front, focusing on its relations with the Italian Army, the history of the MVSN, its advance into Ukraine, and the First and Second Battles of the Don River. 1 vol, 288 pgs 2022 UK, FONTHILL MEDIA
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1-70901 Morison, Samuel Eliot BATTLE OF THE ATLANTIC, THE:1939-1943 History of U. S. Naval Operation in WWII, Vol #1 Index, many maps, very detailed 15 volume set.1 vol, 432 pgs 2001 EDISON, BOOKSALES INC
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1-70908 Morison, Samuel Eliot NEW GUINEA AND THE MARIANAS:3/44-8/44 History of U. S. Naval Operation in WWII, Vol #8. Index, many maps, very detailed 15 volume set. D/jis torn.1 vol, 435 pgs 2001 EDISON, BOOKSALES INC
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1-COM1148 Mortell, Ross COMBAT 2: From D-Day to V-E Day Campaign Expansion Add-on module for Combat! You must have Combat! to play this expansion.

Various new features have been added such as: Elite Enemies in the form of the SS; a third Squad and command elements for the Americans so Platoon Actions can be gamed with multiple players; new weapons such as the STG44, the Thompson Sub-machine gun, and the Springfield 1903; and much more!

A fully structured campaign game consists of six 'Chapters': 'Normandy', 'Pursuit', 'Hurtgen Forest', 'The Bulge', 'The Siegfried Line', and 'Germany'. Follow the fortunes of your squad from D-day to VE-day performing missions.

Components:
Six 22x34-inch game maps
Three counter sheets (5/8 size playing pieces)
Four 1-inch counter sheets
Two Rulebooks
Two Scenario Books
Two Pads to track your squad's exploits
Nine Displays/Charts
One Game Box

Product Information:
Complexity: 6 out of 10
Solitaire Suitability: 10 out of 10 - Designed specifically for solitaire play
Time Scale: Abstracted dependent upon actions taken per round but between 30 seconds and 2 minutes
Map Scale: 10 yards per hex
Unit Scale: Single man - man-to-man combat
Players: One - Designed specifically for solitaire play
Playing Time: Two to six hours dependent upon size of scenario
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1-196990 Mortimer, Gavin The SAS in World War II: An Illustrated History In his new book, WWII historian Gavin Mortimer examines the pivotal events of one of the most famous military units of all time. Starting with the unit's formation in July 1941, Mortimer recreates the heady days when a young Scots' Guard officer called David Stirling persuaded MEHQ to give its backing to a small band of 60 men christened 'L Detachment.' From there, drawing on over 100 hours of interviews with veterans (much of which has never before been published) he describes the early raids in the desert against Axis airfields that inflicted a deadly cost on the enemy. Embellished with 150 stunning photographs, the majority of which have never before been printed, the book also features side panels on the Lewes bomb, selection and training of personnel, the importance of the French and Belgian squadrons and how the French resistance helped the regiment in 1944. 1 vol, 256 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-198590 Mortimer, Gavin THE DARING DOZEN: 12 Special Forces Legends of World War II In this new book, Gavin Mortimer reveals the 12 legendary Special Forces commanders of World War II. Prior to the war, the concept of 'special forces' simply didn't exist, but thanks to visionary leaders like David Stirling and Charles Hunter, our very concept of how wars can be fought and won has totally changed. These 12 men not only reshaped military policy, but they led from the front, accompanying their troops into battle, from the sands of North Africa to jumping on D-Day and infiltrating behind enemy lines. Mortimer also offers a skillful analysis of their qualities as military commanders and the true impact that their own personal actions, as well as those of their units, had on the eventual outcome of the war. 1 vol, 304 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-202980 Mortimer, Gavin THE SBS IN WORLD WAR II: An Illustrated History The Special Boat Squadron was Britain's most exclusive Special Forces unit during World War II. Highly trained, totally secretive and utterly ruthless, the SBS was established as an entity in its own right in early 1943, having previously operated under the auspices of the SAS during the war in North Africa. Unlike its sister unit, which numbered more than 1,000 men, the SBS never comprised more than 100. Led by men such as the famed Victoria Cross recipient Anders Lassen, the SBS went from island to island in the Mediterranean, landing in the dead of night in small fishing boats and launching savage hit and run raids on the Germans.

By the end of the war they had served in Italy, the Balkans and mainland Greece, and following the cessation of hostilities their deeds were airbrushed out of history by an establishment that had never warmed to their piratical exploits. Through unrivalled access to the SBS archives and interviews with the surviving members of the unit, Gavin Mortimer has pieced together the dramatic exploits of this elite fighting force, fully illustrated with images of their daring actions, finally granting the unit the recognition they so richly deserved.1 vol, 256 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-202980 Mortimer, Gavin THE SBS IN WORLD WAR II: An Illustrated History The Special Boat Squadron was Britain's most exclusive Special Forces unit during World War II. Highly trained, totally secretive and utterly ruthless, the SBS was established as an entity in its own right in early 1943, having previously operated under the auspices of the SAS during the war in North Africa.

Unlike its sister unit, which numbered more than 1,000 men, the SBS never comprised more than 100. Led by men such as the famed Victoria Cross recipient Anders Lassen, the SBS went from island to island in the Mediterranean, landing in the dead of night in small fishing boats and launching savage hit and run raids on the Germans.

By the end of the war they had served in Italy, the Balkans and mainland Greece, and following the cessation of hostilities their deeds were airbrushed out of history by an establishment that had never warmed to their piratical exploits.

Through unrivaled access to the SBS archives and interviews with the surviving members of the unit, Gavin Mortimer has pieced together the dramatic exploits of this elite fighting force, fully illustrated with images of their daring actions, finally granting the unit the recognition they so richly deserved.1 vol, 256 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-208550 Mortimer, Gavin THE SAS IN WORLD WAR II The SAS are among the best-trained and most effective Special Forces units in existence. This book is the incredible story of their origins, told in their own words. During the summer of 1941, a young Scots Guard officer called David Stirling persuaded MEHQ to give its backing to a small band of 60 men christened 'L Detachment.'

With a wealth of stunning photographs, many from the SAS Regimental Archives, the book captures the danger and excitement of the initial SAS raids against Axis airfields during the Desert War, the battles in Italy and those following the D-Day landings, as well as the dramatic final push into Germany itself and the discovery of such Nazi horrors as Belsen.

An exhaustive account of an elite organization's formative years using SAS Regimental Archives also incorporates interviews with the surviving veterans. It's the definitive account of the regiment's glorious achievements in the years from 1941 to 1945. 1 vol, 304 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-213640 Mortimer, Gavin THE LONG RANGE DESERT GROUP: In World War II Established in June 1940, as the brainchild of scientist and soldier Major Ralph Bagnold, a contemporary of Lawrence of Arabia, the Long Range Desert Group (LRDG) allowed the British Army to gain a crucial advantage in the North African Front of WWII.

Traversing great swathes of the desert that had never before been explored by Europeans, the LRDG was able to launch hit-and-run raids against remote enemy targets such as the fort and airfield at Murzuk. From December 1941 until the end of the Desert War in May 1943, the LRDG carried out numerous missions in tandem with the Special Air Service, using their unparalleled knowledge of the desert to navigate the SAS to enemy airfields on which attacks would be launched. The LRDG also fought in the Aegean, undertaking numerous dangerous missions in Yugoslavia, Albania, Italy, and Greece, displaying their extraordinary versatility by operating in boats, on foot and by parachute.

Using never-before-published photographs and archival material, interviews with surviving veterans who have never before gone on record regarding their wartime exploits, and special access to the SAS archives, this tells the story of the origins and dramatic operations of Britain's first ever special forces unit.1 vol, 256 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-230060 Mortimer, Gavin Z SPECIAL UNIT: The Elite Allied World War II Guerrilla Force Z Special Unit, one of the most intrepid but arguably the most unsung of WWII Allied Special Forces which waged a guerrilla war against Japan for two years in the south-west Pacific. On some of their 81 operations, Z Special Unit slipped into enemy harbors in canoes and silently mined ships before vanishing into the night; on others they parachuted into the dense Borneo jungle to fight with headhunters against the Japanese and on one occasion they landed on an Indonesian island and smuggled out the pro-Allied sultan from under Japanese noses.

Drawing on veteran interviews as well as operational reports and recently declassified SOE files, this explores the incredible history of this remarkable special forces unit and the band of commandoes that defied the odds.

The Japanese weren't the only adversary that Z Special Unit encountered in the brutal terrain of the Pacific. In the mango swamps of Borneo and the dense jungle of Papua New Guinea they were faced with venomous snakes, man-eating crocodiles, and deadly diseases. But it was the enemy soldiers who proved the most ruthless foe, beheading those Z Special Unit commandos who fell into their hands.1 vol, 240 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-194230 Morusanu, Teodor Liviu Romanian Fighter Colors 1941-1945 8.25 x 11.75 inches, 200 b/w and color photos, 32 pages in color with profiles.

This book describes and illustrates all the fighter aircraft used by the Romanian armed forces during WW2. Covering both the indigenous designs employed early on through to the German fighters flown for much of the period, the camouflage and markings of these aircraft are described and illustrated in great detail. Fully illustrated with many rare wartime photos, and scale plans of the major types. Full color profiles of many representative aircraft.1 vol, 176 pgs 2010 UK, MMP BOOKS
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1-216270 Mujzer, Peter HUNGARIAN ARMORED FORCES: In World War II Archive photos and 20 painting schemes.1 vol, 112 pgs 2018 POLAND, KAGERO
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1-219330 Mujzer, Peter OPERATIONAL HISTORY OF THE HUNGARIAN ARMOURED TROOPS IN WORLD WAR II Offers unit histories of the different Hungarian armored formation as well as the personal history of the crews. Includes 120 archival photos and painting schemes.1 vol, 180 pgs 2018 POLAND, KAGERO PRESS
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1-229030 Mujzer, Peter BARBAROSSA CAMPAIGN IN 1941: Hungarian Perspective The first major campaign the Royal Hungarian Army fought against the Red Army in Ukraine from July until November of 1941.

The Barbarossa campaign started on 22 June 1941, pitting the forces of the Soviet Union against those of the Third Reich and its allies. Hungary was among the less willing allies who participated on the side of the Germans. The Hungarian involvement during the first phase of the war against the Soviet Union was minimal. On the other hand, the Hungarian committed their most modern, partially motorized units - the Mobile Corps, the elite mountain jagers and border guard troops of the VIII Corps, and selected units of the Royal Hungarian Air Force.

This lavishly illustrated book will show what war meant for ordinary soldiers and civilians from the Hungarian perspective in 1941.1 vol, 160 pgs 2021 POLAND, KAGERO
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1-231320 Mujzer, Peter HUNGARIAN ARMS AND ARMOUR OF WORLD WAR TWO A brief history of the Hungarian Army (Honvedseg) focuses on the main armament of the land forces: armored vehicles, artillery pieces, infantry weapons, and motor vehicles. The Hungarian Army had an interesting mix of weaponry and equipment inherited from the Austro-Hungarian Army, produced by the Hungarian war industry, and purchased from Germany, Italy, Sweden, and Switzerland. The 170 illustrations include 18 original color photos and 18 color profiles.1 vol, 96 pgs 2022 UK, KEY PUBLISHING
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1-2216805 Munoz, Antonio AXIS EUROPA JOURNAL #5 Croatian Army 1941-1945 (Part 5), Hungarian SS (Part 3), Montenegro Volunteer Corps (Part 1), German Police Forces in Poland 1939-1945 (Part 1), Serbian Troops Then and Now, and New Books.1 vol, 28 pgs 1995 US, AXIS EUROPA MAGAZINE
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1-2216807 Munoz, Antonio AXIS EUROPA JOURNAL #7 WWII Military Postage Stamps, Italian Xth Decima MAS Division 1943-1945 (Part II), History of the Mentenegran Volunteer Corps (Part III), German Police and Auxiliary Forces in Poland (Part III), Hungarian Volunteers of the Waffen SS 1944-1945 (Part V), Croatian Army in WWII 1941-1945 (Part VII), books, and more.1 vol, 36 pgs 1996 US, AXIS EUROPA MAGAZINE
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1-2216809 Munoz, Antonio AXIS EUROPA JOURNAL #9 Moslem Militia and the Legion of Sandjak, Croatian Army in WWII 1941-1945 (Part IX), Photos of the Kaminski Brigade, Albanian Collaborationist Forces 1943-1944, book reviews, and more.1 vol, 36 pgs 1999 US, AXIS EUROPA MAGAZINE
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1-46400 Munson, Kenneth BOMBERS & FIGHTERS IN SERVICE SINCE 1960 Covers 1960 to 1972, (73) color plates in the Bomber book, (85) color plates in the Fighter.1 vol, 147 pgs 1967 NEW YORK, MACMILLAN COMP.
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1-195860 Murphy, Robert M NO BETTER PLACE TO DIE: Ste Mere Eglise, June 1944: The Battle for la Fiere Bridge The you-are-there story of one of the most ferocious small-unit combats in US history . . . the 505th Regimental Combat Team of the 82nd Airborne Division in Normandy during D-Day. Its task was to seize the vital crossroads of Ste Mere Eglise, and to hold the bridge over the Merderet River at nearby La Fiere. Benefiting from dynamic battlefield leadership, the paratroopers reached the bridge, only to be met by wave after wave of German tanks and infantry desperate to force the crossing. The 505th not only held the vital bridge for three days but launched a counterattack in the teeth of enemy fire to secure their objective once and for all, albeit at gruesome cost. Robert M. Murphy was a Pathfinder and member of A Company, 505th PIR, was wounded three times in action, and made all four combat jumps with his regiment, fighting in Sicily, Italy, Normandy, and Holland.1 vol, 288 pgs 2011 US, CASEMATE PUBLISHING
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1-36020 Nafziger, George GERMAN ORDER OF BATTLE WORLD WAR II: Volume 5 All the OOBs for Infantry Divisions, 300th to 999th, Named Divisions, and Corps detachments.1 vol, 100 pgs 1994 US, NAFZIGER COLLECTION
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1-41330 Nafziger, George ITALIAN ORDER OF BATTLE WORLD WAR II: Volume 1 Covers Armored, Motorized, Airborne and Alpini Divisions.1 vol, 116 pgs 1995 US, NAFZIGER COLLECTION
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1-41340 Nafziger, George ITALIAN ORDER OF BATTLE WORLD WAR II: Volume 2 8.5x11. Covers infantry divisions.1 vol, 116 pgs 1995 US, NAFZIGER COLLECTION
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1-41350 Nafziger, George ITALIAN ORDER OF BATTLE WORLD WAR II: Volume 3 8.5x11. Covers Black Shirt, Mountain, and Assault Divisions, plus 1944 Italian Army in Allied Service.1 vol, 116 pgs 1995 US, NAFZIGER COLLECTION
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1-67280 Nakanishi, Ritta JAPANESE INFANTRY ARMS IN WORLD WAR II 10x10, covers the expansion into China through the end of WWII, (30) full color pages and (30) b/w pages, packed with multiple drawings of uniforms/equipment etc of land, naval and air units1 vol, 60 pgs 2001 TOKYO, DAINAIPPON KAIGA
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1-219920 Nannini, Marcus A LEFT FOR DEAD AT NIJMEGEN: The True Story of an American Paratrooper in World War II Recalls the larger-than-life experiences of an American paratrooper, Gene Metcalfe, who served in the 82nd Airborne during WWII. From his recruitment into the military at Camp Grant to his training with the 501st Paratroop Infantry Regiment at Camp Toccoa, it wasn't until D-Day itself that he first arrived in England to join the 508th PIR.

When Metcalfe boarded the C-47 which would drop him at Groesbeek Heights, just outside of Nijmegen, Holland, he was handed a box of condoms by an over-confident British lieutenant. He was to be among the first to jump into what should have been a picture-book meadow, free of German troops. Instead, it was defended by three German anti-aircraft cannon emplacements.

As he jumped into a hail of bullets and exploding shells he watched his plane roll over and plummet into the ground. It was at that moment he realized the condoms had either been a bad joke or the planners of Operation Market Garden had seriously underestimated German resistance. Gene was listed as KIA and left for dead by his patrol, who presumed the worst when they saw his injuries from a shell explosion.

The rest of his story is equally gripping, as he became a POW held outside Munich, being moved between various camps ridden with disease and a severely undernourished population. Eventually, after making an escape attempt and being captured within sight of the snow-capped Swiss mountains, his camp was liberated by American troops in April 1945.1 vol, 256 pgs 2019 US, CASEMATE
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1-209510 Napier, Stephen THE ARMORED CAMPAIGN IN NORMANDY: June-August 1944 An outstanding amount of research went into this book, especially as it compares and contrasts various claims of kills and losses. It has a nice balance between recounting the operations, inserting the occasional first-hand account to make a point, and analyzing the numbers behind the battles.

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A critical narrative using original documents of the Allies' victorious armored campaign in Normandy despite defective inferior tanks and poor leadership. 16 b/w illustrations, 10 maps.

Beginning with the D-day landings, this is a frank appraisal of the planned use and actual results of the deployment of armor by both German and Allied commanders in the major tank battles of the campaign including Operations Epsom, Goodwood, Cobra, Bluecoat, Mortain Counterattack, Totalize, and others.

Using new evidence about tanks on D-Day and tank losses in the campaign, this book is a critique of how Montgomery's plans to seize territory and break out failed in the face of German resistance. It details the poor planning by British generals who made many mistakes and how the German convoluted chain of command contributed to their own defeat.

Official reports, war diaries, After Action reports, letters, regimental histories, memoirs of generals and troopers, and Allied and German perspectives from tank crews are used to tell the inside story of the campaign from an armor point of view to give a different but detailed perspective.

For the first time the book gives real numbers of tanks lost in the battle of the campaign from research at archives around the world.

1 vol, 384 pgs 2015 US, CASEMATE
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1-222761 Nash, Douglas FROM THE REALM OF A DYING SUN: Volume 1 - IV. SS-Panzerkorps and the Battles for Warsaw, July-November 1944 The histories of the first three SS corps are well known - the actions of I, II, and III (Germanic) SS-Panzerkorps and their subordinate divisions, including the Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler, Das Reich, Hitlerjugend, Hohenstaufen, Frundsberg and Nordland divisions, have been thoroughly documented and publicized. Overlooked in this pantheon is another SS corps that never fought in the west or in Berlin but one that participated in many of the key battles fought on the Eastern Front during the last year of the war - the IV SS-Panzerkorps. Activated during the initial stages of the defense of Warsaw in late July 1944, the corps, consisting of both the 3. and 5. SS-Panzer Divisions (Totenkopf and Wiking, respectively) was born in battle and spent the last ten months of the war in combat, figuring prominently in the battles of Warsaw, the attempted Relief of Budapest, Operation Spring Awakening, the defense of Vienna, and the withdrawal into Austria where it finally surrendered to US forces in May 1945. Includes maps and 24pp black and white photos

The IV SS-Panzerkorps was renowned for its tenacity, high morale, and, above all, its lethality, whether conducting a hard-hitting counterattack or a stubborn defense in situations where its divisions were hopelessly outnumbered. Often embroiled in heated disputes with its immediate Wehrmacht higher headquarters over his seemingly cavalier conduct of operations, the corps remained to the bitter end one of the Third Reich's most reliable and formidable field formations.1 vol, 624 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-222762 Nash, Douglas FROM THE REALM OF A DYING SUN: V2 - The IV. SS-Panzerkorps in the Budapest Relief Efforts, December 1944-February 1945 On Christmas Eve 1944, the men of the IV SS-Panzerkorps were preparing to celebrate the occasion as best they could. Taking advantage of the pause in the fighting around Warsaw, they looked forward to partaking in that most German of holidays, including the finest Christmas dinner their field kitchens could still prepare in this fifth year of the war. They had earned it too; after five months of unrelenting combat and the loss of many of their friends, troops from the corps headquarters, headquarters troops, and its two divisions-the 3rd SS Panzer Division 'Totenkopf' and the 5th SS Panzer Division 'Wiking'-were eagerly anticipating what the holiday would bring, including presents from home and perhaps sharing a bottle of schnapps or wine with their comrades.

This was not to be, for that very evening, the corps commander, SS-Obergruppenf?hrer Herbert Otto Gille, received a telephone call notifying him that the 35,000 men of his corps would begin boarding express trains the following day that would take them from the relative quiet of the Vistula Front to the front lines in Hungary, hundreds of kilometers away. Their mission: Relieve Budapest!

Thus would begin the final round in the saga of the IV SS-Panzerkorps. In Hungary, it would play a key role in the three attempts to raise the siege of that fateful city. Threatened as much by their high command as by the forces of the Soviet Union, Gille and his troops overcame seemingly insurmountable obstacles in their attempts to rescue the city's garrison, only to have their final attack called off at the last minute. At that moment, they were only a few kilometers away from the objective towards which they had striven for nearly a month. After the relief attempt's failure sealed the fate of hundreds of thousands of Hungarians and Germans, the only course of action remaining was to dig in and protect the Hungarian oilfields as long as possible.
1 vol, 552 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-222763 Nash, Douglas FROM THE REALM OF A DYING SUN: V3 - IV. SS-Panzerkorps from Budapest to Vienna, February-May 1945 In the closing months of World War II, with Budapest's fall on 12 February 1945 and the breakout attempt by the IX SS-Gebirgskorps having failed, the only thing the IV SS-Panzerkorps could do was fall back to a more defensible line and fortify the key city of Stuhlweissenburg.

Exhausted after three relief attempts in January 1945 and outnumbered by the ever-increasing power of Marshal Tolbukhin's Third Ukrainian Front, SS-Obergruppenfu?hrer Gille's veterans dug in for a lengthy period of defensive warfare. However, Adolf Hitler had not forgotten about the Hungarian theater of operations nor the country's rich oilfields and was sending help.

To the detriment of the defense of Berlin, SS-Oberstgruppenf?uhrer Sepp Dietrich's legendary 6 Panzerarmee was on its way, not to retake Budapest, but to encircle and destroy Tolbukhin's forces and completely reverse the situation in south-eastern Europe in Hitler's favor. This overly ambitious offensive, known as Fru?hlingserwachen (Spring Awakening), was soon bogged down in the face of resolute Soviet defenses aided by the springtime thaw. Heralded as Nazi Germany's last great offensive of World War II, it resulted in great losses to Hitler's last armored reserve in exchange for only minor gains.

Though it played a supporting role during the battle, the IV SS-Panzerkorps was soon caught up in its aftermath, after the Red Army launched its Vienna Operation that nearly swept the armies of Heeresgruppe Su?d from the battlefield. Withdrawing into Austria, Gille's battered corps attempted to bar the route into Germany, while the Red Army bore down on Vienna. Forced to endure relentless Soviet attacks as well as the caustic leadership of the 6 Armee commander, General Hermann Balck, the men of the IV SS-Panzerkorps fought their way through Austria to reach the safety of the demarcation line where it finally surrendered to U.S. forces on 9 May 1945 after nearly a year of relentless campaigning.
1 vol, 552 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-228290 Nash, Douglas VICTORY WAS BEYOND THEIR GRASP: With the 272nd Volks-Grenadier Division from the Huertgen Forest to the Heart of the Reich New, revised edition.

Often confused with the Volkssturm (Home Guard militia), Volks-Grenadier Divisions have suffered an undeserved reputation as second-rate formations, filled with young boys and old men suited to serve only as cannon fodder. VGDs were conceived as a new, elite corps loyal to the National Socialist Party composed of men from all branches of Hitler's Wehrmacht and equipped with the finest ground combat weapons available.

Whether fighting from defensive positions or spearheading offensives such as the Battle of the Bulge, VGDs initially gave a good account of themselves in battle. Using previously unpublished unit records, Allied intelligence and interrogation reports and above all interviews with survivors, the author has crafted an in-depth look at a late-war German infantry company, including many photographs from the veterans themselves. In this book we follow along with the men of the 272nd VGD's Fusilier Company from their first battles in the Huertgen Forest to their final defeat in the Harz Mountains. Along the way we learn the enormous potential of VGDs . . . and feel their soldiers' heartbreak at their failure.1 vol, 416 pgs 2021 US, CASEMATE
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1-221480 Nash, Douglas & Spezzano, Remy UNTERNEHMEN ILSE: 5. SS-Panzer Division Wiking - Eastern Front 27 April 1944 Oversized 12x12-inch book contains 256 wartime photos taken by Ernst Baumann, Alois Jarolim, and Ernst Kurbjuhn.

UNTERNEHMEN ILSE (Operation Ilse) is a visual account of one of the most photographed but least known battles on the Eastern Front. Conducted by the 56th Panzer Corps on 27 April 1944 in the area west and southwest of the Polish city of Kovel, which had been encircled by two Soviet armies for nearly a month before a combined Army and Waffen-SS relief force fought its way through and liberated the garrison. However, after its relief, Kovel was connected to the outside world by only a narrow strip of land continually threatened by the surrounding forces of the Red Army.

The purpose of Operation Ilse was to complete the relief of Kovel, destroy all Red Army forces west of the Turiya River and free up the north-south rail line connecting Army Group Center with Army Group North Ukraine. In addition to SS-Gruppenfuhrer Gille's battered Wiking Division, a number of other German Army units took part as well, including three infantry divisions (the 131st, 342nd, and 253rd), the 1st Ski-Jager Brigade, Battle Group Lippert, and an elite assault battalion, Sturm-Bataillon AOK 2.

Adding to the considerable combat power assembled for this operation were several Ju-87 Stuka dive bomber squadrons from the Luftwaffe. Expected to last several days, the operation was carried out with such force and determination, aided in no small part by the 5. SS-Panzer Division Wiking, that Operation Ilse was able to achieve its objectives by midnight that same day ahead of schedule including the destruction of five Soviet rifle divisions encircling Kovel.

Through a fortuitous convergence of events, this offensive was recorded from start to finish by three photographers - two SS-Kriegsberichters (SS-KB, war correspondents) Ernst Kurbjuhn and Alois Jarolim acting in an official capacity and one acclaimed lensman Ernst Baumann, a staff member of III Battailion, SS-Panzergrenadier Regiment 9 Germania.

The powerful and poignant images shot by Baumann in his unofficial capacity reveal the eye of a truly talented artist, whereas those taken by his two SS-KB comrades demonstrate a skill level that is more indicative of their Propaganda Company photographic specialist training. Collectively, their pictures, present an intimate and dynamic visual chronicle of this military operation not seen before. Using the most advanced graphic arts software, RZM Publishing has enlarged and upgraded the original images to further enhance the narrative and operational maps compiled from previously untapped sources.

Taken from a frontline perspective, the photos capture the danger and excitement of mechanized warfare at close range, with a particular emphasis on the mailed fist of Wiking's panzer regiment, including a battalion of newly issued Panther tanks. Not to be out shone by these formidable fighting machines, the Division's higher commanders - Knight's Cross holders Herbert Gille, Johannes Muhlenkamp, Hans Dorr, and Franz Hack - are the very picture of confidence and military professionalism. The wreckage, shattered landscape, casualties and prisoners of war are also depicted in this hard-hitting photo chronology.1 vol, 328 pgs 2019 US, RZM
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1-208110 Nash, Douglas E. VICTORY WAS BEYOND THEIR GRASP: 272nd Volksgrenadier Division With the 272nd Volks-Grenadier Division from the Huertgen Forest to the Heart of the Reich

As the Allies were approaching the German frontier in September 1944, the German Armed Forces responded with a variety of initiatives designed to regain the strategic initiative. including the 'Wonder Weapons' such as the V-1 flying bomb, the V-2 missile, and the Messerschmitt Me-262 jet fighter. Also included: the Volks-Grenadier Divisions (VGDs).

Often confused with the Volkssturm (Home Guard militia), VGDs suffered an undeserved reputation as second-rate formations, filled with young boys and old men suited to serve only as cannon fodder. This new edition shows that VGDs were actually conceived as a new, elite corps loyal to the National Socialist Party composed of men from all branches of Hitler's Wehrmacht and equipped with the finest ground combat weapons available. 1 vol, 416 pgs 2015 US, CASEMATE
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1-2171206 Naud, Phillipe OPERATION TYPHOON: The German Assault on Moscow 1941 After the initial successes of Operation Barbarossa, at the end of September 1941 Hitler turned his focus to Moscow, with the unshakable belief that capturing the capital would knock the Soviets out of the war. On the face of it, it was an unequal struggle; Field Marshall Fedor von Bock had at his command disposal 1 million men, 1,700 tanks, 19,500 artillery guns and 950 combat aircraft - 50% of all the German men in Russia, 75% of all the tanks and 33% of all the planes. To defend Moscow, the Russians had under 500,000 men, fewer than 900 tanks and just over 300 combat planes.

But the picture was in fact a great deal more complex; the Germans had suffered very significant losses since the invasion of Russia had begun, and had issues with logistics and air support. The Soviets, under the command of General Zhukov, were beginning to be better supplied with reinforcements, and were prepared to defend to the death. Includes 150 black and white photos, 12 color profiles, and 2 maps.

Nevertheless Moscow was in a perilous situation. This volume in the Casemate Illustrated series concentrates on the main German assault of October 1941. Guderian's panzer divisions at first made sweeping gains as they had done so many times before and large parts of the Red Army were encircled at Vyazma and Bryansk. These successes in fact allowed the Soviets time to regroup as the encircled armies did not surrender and had to be dealt with. Then three engagements followed at Mtsensk, Maloyaroslavets and the Mojaisk defense line that proved that the war in the East was not entering its final days as German high command believed.

Illustrated with over 150 photographs, plus profile drawings of tanks, vehicles and aircraft, it gives a vivid impression of the situation for both protagonists, and a detailed analysis of the critical days as the fate of Moscow and perhaps the whole war hung in the balance.1 vol, 128 pgs 2018 US, CASEMATE
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1-229170 Nebolisin, Igor TANK BATTLES IN EAST PRUSSIA AND POLAND 1944-1945: Vilkavishkis, Gumbinnen/Nemmersdorf, Elbing, Wormditt/Frauenburg, Kielce/Lisow Paperback version of the brilliant study of tank warfare in the locales of the title. Lots of numerical data and tactical insight. Includes 373 b/w photos, 24 color maps, and 56 tables.

Details a number of forgotten and overlooked armored engagements on the Eastern Front during the final year of the war, based firmly on Soviet and German archival records.

After defeating German Group Army Centre in Belorussia (Operation Bagration) in the first days of August 1944 the Red Army rapidly approached East Prussia. Here, near the borders of the Third Reich in the area of Vilkavishkis heavy tank combats broke out. German Panzer-Grenadier Division Gro?deutschland engaged the Soviet 33rd Army, reinforced by the 2nd Guards Tank Corps and separate Anti-tank artillery Brigades and Regiments, in fierce and extensive combat. Based on the archival documents from both sides and other sources Igor Nebolsin provides a meticulous analysis of this battle and challenges myths created by some German authors.

By mid-October 1944 the Soviet 3rd Belorussian Front was ready to invade East Prussia. 2nd Guards Tank Corps committed to the main axis of attack developed an operational breakthrough in the direction of Gumbinnen and soon captured an important crossing over the Angerapp River at Nemmersdorf. For two days Soviet units were engaged in severe fighting against Fallschirm-Panzer-Division Hermann Goring, 5th Panzer Division and the Fuhrer-Begleit-Brigade. Combat in East Prussia were notable, even by Eastern Front standards, for their severity, mercilessness and heavy losses in personnel and material for both sides.

In January 1945 the Red Army managed to break the strong German defense in East Prussia and swiftly reached the Baltic, cutting off East Prussia from Germany. 5th Guards Tank Army played a decisive role in this breakthrough. At the final stage of this operation the Army contained a desperate attempt of the German 4th Army to escape from East Prussia to Germany in tank engagements at Wormditt and Frauenburg.

This book also covers tank battles near Kielce, Poland in January 1945 where XXIV Panzer Korps (16th Panzer Division, 17th Panzer Division, 20th Panzer-Grenadier Division, 424th Schwere-Panzer-Abteilung) was engaged in an engagement lasting three days against forces of the Soviet 4th Guards Tank Army.

The day-by-day coverage of events, honest views of the Soviet and German commanders, statistical data from both Russian and German viewpoints, and the 'human element' based on the exciting firsthand reminiscences of Soviet tank officers all make this study an incredibly valuable source of information. The text is fully supported by specially commissioned color maps and an extensive selection of photographs, many from private collections.
1 vol, 546 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-190110 Nedialkov, Dimitar AIR WAR IN THE BALKANS 1939-1941 Contains 128 black & photos, 30 color photos and 7 maps. Unfortunately the printers did a horrible job and left out the English sub-titles and brief translation.1 vol, 192 pgs 2008 BULGARIA
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1-236270 Neely, Darren OPERATION NORDWIND: Images of War series Another volume in the photo-heavy series covers Operation Nordwind -- the last major WWII German offensive on the Western Front -- from Dec 31, 1944 to Jan 25, 1945. Although overshadowed by the Battle of the Bulge, Nordwind battles in Rhineland-Palatinate, Alsace, and Lorraine were just as intense and the troops involved faced the same bitter weather conditions and battle conditions their fellow units did to the north.

The goal of the offensive was to break through the lines of the U.S. Seventh Army and French 1st Army in the Upper Vosges mountains and the Alsatian Plain, and destroy them, as well as seize Strasbourg, which Himmler, who had been placed in charge, had promised would be captured by 30 January. The campaign also showcased the difficulties of inter-Allied cooperation between the Americans and the French.

The U.S. VI Corps-which bore the brunt of the German attacks-was fighting on three sides by 15 January. At least 17 German divisions (including units in the Colmar Pocket) from Army Group G and Army Group Oberrhein, including the 6th SS Mountain, 17th SS Panzergrenadier, 21st Panzer, and 25th Panzergrenadier Divisions were engaged in the fighting. Another smaller attack was made against the French positions south of Strasbourg.1 vol, 176 pgs 2023 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-198190 Neiman, Robert TANKS ON THE BEACHES: A Marine Tanker in the Pacific War This provides vivid accounts of fighting in the Pacific War, as well as Marine Corps service during the entire World War II period, devoid of idolatry and mythmaking. The result is a war story told from the unique perspective of men fighting from armored machines in desperate battles against a determined enemy.

After the capture of Guadalcanal, Neiman endured Japanese bombardments there to gather information for his assignment as operations officer of a new tank school being formed in California. He eventually led his own tank company through four island battles culminating in the cauldron of Iwo Jima. Later, he finished the war as executive officer and commanding officer of the 1st Tank Battalion on occupation and security duty in North China in 1945-46.

The reader goes from prewar training at Quantico and in North Carolina through the delights of a New Zealand bereft of men, the horrors of Saipan and Iwo, the peculiar situation in China after the war, and then the trip back to the States for Neiman's successful postwar career as a lumber retailer.

Through it all, Estes translates Neiman's eye for the interesting and the human into a multifaceted tale of a young Marine going to war. This is an adventure story with many novel turns that will attract the interest of military experts, military history aficionados, Marine Corps members in general, and veterans of armored fighting vehicle units. Neiman is not a USMC icon, just one of the unheralded thousands of officers who did the real fighting. This is their story, as much as it is his.1 vol, 224 pgs 2003 US, TEXAS AM
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2-209400 Nenye, Vesa FINLAND AT WAR: The Winter War 1939-40 Draws on first-hand accounts and previously unpublished photographs to explain the 1939 'Winter War' between Finland and Soviet Russia -- and how tiny Finland held firm against 500,000 Soviet troops poured into Finland in 1939. It reveals the untold story of iron determination, unparalleled skill and utter mastery of winter warfare that characterized Finland's fight for survival on the hellish Eastern Front. The Finns not only survived the initial attacks but succeeded in inflicting devastating casualties before superior Russian numbers eventually forced a peace settlement. 1 vol, 304 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-211111 Ness, Leland RIKUGUN: Guide to Japanese Ground Forces 1937-1945 - Volume 1: Tactical Organization Of Imperial Japanese Army & Navy Ground Forces Nuts-and-bolts handbook uses the voluminous raw allied intelligence documents and post-war Japanese documentation as primary sources.

This first volume covers the tactical organization of Army and Navy ground forces during the 1937-45 war. Using the wartime Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) mobilization plans, and the Unit Organization Tables, Unit Strength Tables, and Unit History Tables compiled by the War Ministry and the 1st Demobilization Bureau during and after the war, a complete picture of IJA ground forces through the war is presented.

The evolution of the Japanese force structure is examined, including infantry, armor, cavalry, artillery and naval ground combat units from battalion to division level, each thoroughly discussed and illustrated with tables of organization and equipment and mobilization data. This forms the framework for any discussion of the Imperial Japanese Army's capabilities and intentions. Includes 25 photos and 155 tables.1 vol, 384 pgs 2016 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-212580 Ness, Leland and Shih, Bin KANGZHAN: Guide to Chinese Ground Forces 1937-45 Reference of the organization and armament of Chinese ground forces during the Sino-Japanese War of 1937-45. The work integrates Chinese, Japanese, and Western sources to examine the details of the structure and weapons of the period. Includes 230 b/w photos, three maps, and 30 tables.

An introductory chapter discusses the military operations in China, then traces the evolution of the national army's organizational structure from the end of the Northern Expedition to the conclusion of World War II. Included are tables of organization and strength reports for the wartime period.

The armament section illustrates and details not only the characteristics of the many, varied, and sometimes unique weapons used in China, but also their acquisition and local production. This is complemented by a chapter on the arsenals and their evolution and production programs.1 vol, 576 pgs 2016 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-228310 Neuber, Claus MARCHING FROM DEFEAT: Surviving the Collapse of the German Army in the Soviet Union, 1944 A young German artillery officer's graphic first-hand account of his escape from Soviet captivity during the Red Army's offensive on the Eastern Front in 1944. Records in day-to-day detail what such a bitter defeat was like and shows how individual soldiers somehow survived through their bravery, ingenuity and endurance. After almost 70 days as a fugitive, living in the open, depending on the kindness of villagers, enduring extremes of cold, wet and hunger, and living each day with the ever-present threat of betrayal and imprisonment, he found his way back to the German lines. Translated for the first time from the original German.1 vol, 272 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-229580 Nevenkin, Kamen THE TANK BATTLES OF MARSHALL ROKOSSOVSKY 1943-1945 Konstantin Rokossovsky was one of the most talented commanders of the Soviet Red Army and fought in many important battles such as Kursk, Bobruisk, and East Prussia. This richly illustrated study examines his main battles of 1943-1945 and contains 163 wartime photographs and 10 maps.1 vol, 124 pgs 2022 UK, PEKO PUBLISHING
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1-82040 Newton, Steven HITLER'S COMMANDER:Field Marshall Walther Model Model was an extremely capable and aggressive soldier who rose through ranks of the Wehrmacht to become Hitler's favorite General, b/w illust, chpt. notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 420 pgs 2005 NY, DACAPO PRESS
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1-236650 Niechwiej, Adam FESTUNG BRESLAU 1945: Wargame This board wargame covers the siege of Breslau from 15th February to 6th May 1945. Players take on the role of Commanders of the Red Army or fortress' garrison. They determine the directions of assaults and dispose of available resources. Their decisions affect the outcome of the fighting. You can check whether the Russians could take the city earlier than they did historically or whether the Germans could organize the defense more effectively. Each side has its respective advantages.

Contains: One board 48x68 cm; a set of 308 mounted counters (12.5x12.5mm size); one rule book (12 pages); one scenario card; and one six sided die. Gameplay time: 6 hours.1 vol, 1 pgs 2020 POLAND, STRATEGEMATA
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1-196830 Nipe, George BLOOD, STEEL, AND MYTH: The II.SS-Panzer-Korps and the Road to Prochorowka July 1943 George Nipe, author of Last Victory in Russia and Decision in the Ukraine, has written a revealing re-analysis of the II.SS-Panzer-Korps' operations during the Battle of Kursk in the summer of 1943. Unlike all previous books on the subject, which refer almost exclusively to Russian accounts of the battle, Nipe makes extensive use of original German source material. In so doing he convincingly exposes the conventional wisdom, which through its constant repetition over the years has assumed mythic status, as being fundamentally flawed and patently untrue.

Based principally on Heer and Waffen-SS combat and intelligence reports from the southern sector of the Kursk salient, as well as the individual accounts of veterans, the book covers in detail the daily progress of Operation Citadel. With meticulous attention to detail the author illustrates the unfavorable circumstances and erroneous command decisions which doomed Germany's last major offensive in Russia irrevocably to failure.

The personal notes, conversations, and official orders of generals Hausser, Hoth, and Manstein are all closely scrutinized to shed new light on this much celebrated but incorrectly recounted clash of arms, with particular attention being paid to the 'greatest tank battle in history' at Prochorovka.

Heavily illustrated with hundreds of photos (many previously unpublished) and numerous maps to provide a strong visual component to this unique account of the Kursk Offensive's southern front.1 vol, 496 pgs 2011 US, RZM
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1-968004 Noppen, Ryan 004 MALTA 1940-42: The Axis' Air Battle for Mediterranean Supremacy New Air Campaign Series.

In 1940, the strategically vital island of Malta was Britain's last toehold in the central Mediterranean, wreaking havoc among Axis shipping. Launching an air campaign to knock Malta out of the war, first Italy and then Germany sought to force a surrender or reduce the defenses enough to allow an invasion. Explains how technical and tactical problems caused the original Italian air campaign of 1940-41 to fail, and then how the German intervention came close to knocking Malta out of the war.1 vol, 96 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-211550 Norbert Szamveber ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF THE STURMGESCHUTZ-ABTEILUNG 202 Detailed combat history of Sturmgeschutz-Abteilung 202 -- one of the most successful WWII German assault gun units. It was deployed exclusively on the Eastern Front against the Red Army between 1941 and 1945. The StuGs of this unit were very effective AFVs on the battlefield in the role of heavy weapons for infantry fire support and also as mobile antitank firepower. Includes a significant number of rare photographs and several maps.1 vol, 396 pgs 2016 UK, PEKO PUBLISHING
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1-229760 Noren, Karl-Gunnar THE LONG-RANGE DESERT GROUP: History & Legacy Covers creation, tactics, and inventions of the Long Range Desert Group (LRDG), aka Ghost Patrol, and its raids and reconnaissance mission far behind Axis lines. Includes 30 black and white illustrations, 31 color illustrations, and five maps. 1 vol, 164 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-210690 Norris, John MORTARS IN WORLD WAR II A brief history of the origins of the weapon and its use in the WWI before moving on to detail the many types developed and used in the WWII. The design and development of various types and their various munitions (HE, smoke, and illumination) are discussed, including those incorporated into fixed defensive systems such as the Atlantic Wall, specialist variants developed for airborne units and those mounted on vehicles to provide mobile fire support. The tactics developed for their use and the structure of the support companies formed to utilize them are also examined in detail. And of course their combat history in the many theaters is outlined, using examples drawing on first-hand accounts of those that used them.

Mortars were used throughout the WWII by all armies and in all theaters. Although a very simple weapon they could greatly enhance the firepower of infantry formations, giving them their own mobile artillery arm. They repeatedly proved their worth in both offensive and defensive situations, breaking up or supporting infantry attacks and laying smoke or illumination rounds. Despite their ubiquity and effectiveness, there have been relatively few works devoted to these important and versatile weapons. 50 illustrations - color and b/w.1 vol, 240 pgs 2016 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-225881 Norris, John LOGISTICS IN WORLD WAR II: 1939-1945 First volume of two looks at the early years of the war, with facts and figures to convey the sheer scale of the task all belligerents faced to equip vast forces and supply them in the field. Also draws on first-hand accounts to illustrate what this meant for the men and women in the logistics chain and those depending on it at the sharp end. Many of the vehicles, from supply trucks to pack mules, and other relevant hardware are discussed and illustrated with numerous photographs. Includes 255 full-color illustrations. 1 vol, 464 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-225790 O'Carroll, Brendan THE LONG RANGE DESERT GROUP IN ACTION: 1940-1943 Images of War Series The Long Range Desert Group has a strong claim to the first Special Forces unit in the British Army. This addition to the photobook series follows the LRDG from its July 1940 formation as the Long Range Patrol in North Africa, tasked with intelligence gathering, mapping and reconnaissance deep behind enemy lines. Manned initially by New Zealanders, in 1940 the unit became the LRDG with members drawn from British Guards and Yeomanry regiments and Rhodesians.

After victory in North Africa, the LRDG relocated to Lebanon before being sent on the ill-fated mission to the Dodecanese Islands in the Aegean.

Serving independently, when the Germans overwhelmed and captured the British garrisons, many LRDG personnel escaped using their well-honed skills. Includes 250 integrated black and white photos. 1 vol, 224 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-231270 O'Carroll, Brendan FIGHTING WITH THE LONG RANGE DESERT GROUP: Merlyn Craw MM's War 1940-1945 Drawing on interviews with Merlyn and other former LRDG veterans, the book created a vivid picture of this exceptional and highly decorated fighting man. Readers cannot fail to be impressed by the courage and ruthless determination of Merlyn Craw MM and his comrades.

Formed in 1940 the Long Range Desert Group was the first Allied Special Forces unit established to operate behind German and Italian lines in North Africa. Its officers and men were volunteers recruited from British and Commonwealth units. Merlyn Craw was serving with the 2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force when he joined the LRDG in 1941. He took part in numerous missions in the desert. The navigational driving and fighting skills of the LRDG were legendary and they were frequently responsible for transporting Stirling's SAS detachments on raids.

Merlyn's luck ran out when he was captured on the Barce raid in September 1942, but he escaped twice, the second time making it back to Allied lines. Sent home on leave, he returned to Italy with the New Zealand Army. After a disagreement he went AWOL and rejoined the LRDG with no questions asked, serving until the end of the war.1 vol, 272 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-205660 O'Hara, Vincent P. IN PASSAGE PERILOUS: Malta and the Convoy Battles of June 1942 By mid-1942 the Allies were losing the Mediterranean war: Malta was isolated and its civilian population faced starvation. In June 1942 the British Royal Navy made a stupendous effort to break the Axis stranglehold. The British dispatched armed convoys from Gibraltar and Egypt toward Malta.

In a complex battle lasting more than a week, Italian and German forces defeated Operation Vigorous, the larger eastern effort, and ravaged the western convoy, Operation Harpoon, in a series of air, submarine, and surface attacks culminating in the Battle of Pantelleria. Just two of seventeen merchant ships that set out for Malta reached their destination.

In Passage Perilous presents a detailed description of the operations and assesses the actual impact Malta had on the fight to deny supplies to Rommel's army in North Africa. The book's discussion of the battle's operational aspects highlights the complex relationships between air and naval power and the influence of geography on littoral operations. Includes 24 b&w illustrations and 8 maps.1 vol, 288 pgs 2012 US, INDIANA UNIVERSITY PRESS
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1-194580 O'Keeffe, Timothy J. BATTLE YET UNSUNG: The Fighting Men of the 14th Armored Division in World War II Profile of US 14th Armored Division focuses on combat starting January 1945 in the snow-covered Vosges Mountains, where the Wehrmacht's attempt to destroy the Sixth Army Group in Operation Nordwind failed. From the mountains onto the plains of Alsace very near the Rhine River, ten hellish days of fiery combat allowed the Allies to hold the line. 6x9 inches and includes 16 pages of b/w photos.1 vol, 336 pgs 2011 US, CASEMATE
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1-196980 O'Neill, Robert and Dye, Dale THE ROAD TO VICTORY: From Pearl Harbor to Okinawa On December 7, 1941, as the Japanese dived out of the clouds above Pearl Harbor, America's future was fundamentally altered. Ever since the first world conflict, the United States had resisted the temptation to be drawn into wars outside of its borders. But with this one surprise attack America was inevitably thrown into the fray as the Second World War erupted. This new history by military specialists, Osprey Publishing, reveals each of the battles America would fight against Imperial Japan from the naval clashes at Midway and Coral Sea to the desperate, bloody fighting on Iwo Jima and Okinawa. Each chapter reveals the horrors of battle and the grim determination to wrest victory from certain defeat. Using an astonishing collection of wartime imagery and complete with dozen of full-color maps, this is an invaluable visual guide to the road to victory.1 vol, 0 pgs 2011 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-206540 Olive, Michael THE GERMAN SOLDIER IN WORLD WAR II visual history of the German soldier on the Eastern Front of World War II with 300 photos and an eight-page color insert. Many of the photos are rare and never before published.

A visual history of the German soldier on the Eastern Front of World War II. Photos of army and Waffen SS soldiers, uniforms, weapons, equipment, tanks and other vehicles, aircraft, villages, life on the front lines, and more.1 vol, 205 pgs 2014 US, STACKPOLE BOOKS
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1-206570 Olive, Michael STEEL THUNDER ON THE EASTERN FRONT: German and Russian Artillery in WWII A visual history of the artillery used by both sides on the Eastern Front in World War II. Includes hundreds of photos, most of them from private collections around the world; eight-page color insert shows preserved guns and ammunition; depicts artillery pieces, other equipment, and the men who crewed the guns.
1 vol, 192 pgs 2014 US, STACKPOLE BOOKS
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1-218060 Ovcharenko, Nikolai ODESSA 1941-44: Defense, Occupation, Resistance and Liberation After a brief overview of the origins and development of the city of Odessa on the Black Sea Coast, author Nikolai Ovcharenko turns to its citizens' ordeal during WWII. In the process, he describes the heroism of the city's defenders and residents in the summer of 1941 on the land, sea and in the sky, when defending against insistent Romanian attacks.

Exploiting the numerous estuaries on the Black Sea coastline, which served as natural defensive lines, under the weight of numerically superior Romanian forces, Odessa's defenders successively fell back into the city of Odessa itself. Once the situation became critical, a valiant counterattack -- in part with naval infantry -- gained valuable space and time for Odessa. Eventually, at a time when German forces had advanced far to the east and were approaching the critical naval base of Sebastopol in the Crimea, the decision was made to evacuate the remaining Soviet forces from Odessa.

There ensued more than two years of occupation and underground resistance -- the partisans and activists made use of the extensive catacombs underneath the city of Odessa. The occupiers scored successes against the underground movement, which Ovcharenko details in succeeding chapters using contemporary newspapers and interviews with surviving eyewitnesses, but were never able to stamp out resistance completely. Finally, in the spring of 1944, Odessa was liberated by forces of the advancing Third Ukrainian Front. 1 vol, 196 pgs 2018 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-43470 Pallaud, John Paul BATTLE OF THE BULGE:Then and Now 8.5x11, 1250+ b/w photos, illust, 30+ maps of the campaign, troops, afv's etc,1 vol, 532 pgs 1984 UK, AFTER THE BATTLE PUBS
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1-191050 Palogue, Gerard 5TH AIRFORCE 8x10, full color with 120 photos and 200 color profiles. The first real reference published on the colors and markings of the 5th Air Force.1 vol, 112 pgs 2009 FRANCE, HISTOIRE & COLL'S
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1-200120 Paloque, Gerard 12TH & 15TH AIR FORCE Created in 1942, and immediately placed under the command of General Doolittle, the 12th Air Force was responsible for conducting Operation Torch on November 8, 1942.

The unit served with the Northwest African Air Forces from February to December 1943, then with the Allied Air Forces in the Mediterranean (MAAF) until the end of the war alongside the other unit presented in this work: the 15th Air Force.

Formed in November 1943, the 15th Air Force was established to operate in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations (MTO), primarily from air fields located in southern Italy where they were stationed. The objectives of both units were to destroy all the oil refineries and aircraft factories.

Includes a chapter dedicated to the famous Tuskegee airmen-the 322nd Fighter Group of the 15th Air Force, the United States' first all-black air unit.1 vol, 128 pgs 2012 FRANCE, HISTOIRE AND COLLECTIONS
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1-216610 Pank Bjerregaard, Jens and Lars Larsen DANISH VOLUNTEERS OF THE WAFFEN-SS - Freikorps Danmark 1941-43 Danish Volunteers of the Waffen-SS tells the story of Freikorps Danmark in pictures from 1941-1943. Freikorps Danmark was established as a Danish corps to fight communism and, from its beginning, was controlled from Denmark, being placed under the control of the SS-Division Totenkopf and 1. SS-Brigade during its service on the Eastern Front. 550 b/w photos, maps

It was a relatively small formation, which almost entirely consisted of Danish volunteers; during their time on the Eastern Front, they suffered heavy casualties. In 1943, the High Command of the Waffen-SS decided to disband Freikorps Danmark and the personnel had to transfer to a new German division, which was directly controlled by the Waffen-SS. The source material for this book has been gathered from the photo collections of former members of the unit and includes a large number of previously unpublished images. 1 vol, 320 pgs 2018 UK, HELION & COMPANY
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1-223680 Parker, Danny Peiper's War - The Wartime Years of SS Leader Jochen Peiper, 1941-44 'A bad reputation has its commitments.' So wrote home Jochen Peiper from the fighting front in the East in 1943, characterizing his battle-hardened command during the Second World War. Peiper's War is a new serious work of military history by the renowned author Danny S. Parker which presents a unique view off the Second World War as seen from a prominent participant on the dark side of history.

The story follows the wartime career of Waffen SS Colonel Jochen Peiper, a handsome Aryan prodigy who was considered a hero in the Third Reich. Peiper had been Heinrich Himmler's personal adjutant in the early years of the war, and, having procured a field command in Hitler's namesake fighting force, the Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler, he become famous for a flamboyant and brutal style of warfare on the Eastern Front. There, in his sphere, few prisoners were taken, and motives of racial genocide were never far from unspoken orders.

Transferred to the west, Peiper's battlegroup incinerated a tiny town in Northern Italy and killed the village mayor and priest. Being well-connected to Himmler and other generals of the period, Peiper finds a place in the narrative as a storied witness to the inner workings of the Nazi elite along with other prominent SS officers such as Kurt Meyer.

In this meticulously researched work, we witness the apex and then death spiral of Nazi military intentions as Peiper fights for Germany across every front in the conflict. Peiper's War provides a telling inside look at Hitler's war and then how the dark secrets of his security-minded command were improbably unearthed at the end of the conflict by an obscure top-secret surveillance facility in the United States.
1 vol, 608 pgs 2020 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-58980 Parker, Danny S. BATTLE OF THE BULGE: Hitler's Ardennes Offensive 9x12, first-rate account, many rare photos, b/w & color maps/illust, biblio, index.1 vol, 320 pgs 1991 PHILADEPHIA, COMBINED BKS
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1-236970 Parkerson, Phillip THE ONE-SHIP FLEET: USS Boise - WWII Naval Legend 1938-45 Full history of the Brooklyn-class light cruiser USS Boise (CL-47), which was awarded 11 battle stars in WWII -- more than any other light cruiser in her class.

She participated in the naval battles in the Solomons in 1942. After repairs and modifications, the Boise was sent in 1943 to the Mediterranean theater to participate in the invasions of Sicily, Taranto, and Salerno. She enhanced her fame by destroying enemy tanks during armored counterattacks in both Sicily and Salerno.

From the Mediterranean, Boise was sent to the Southwest Pacific theater to join the US 7th Fleet for the campaign in New Guinea in 1943-44 and then the invasion of the Philippines. She fought in the battle of Leyte Gulf, notably in the night engagement in the Surigao Strait, where battleships faced off against each other for the last time in maritime history. Boise was credited with helping to sink a Japanese battleship. She also fought off the suicide planes known as kamikazes at Leyte and later at Lingayen Gulf during the invasion of Luzon.

MacArthur used her as his flagship for the Luzon attack, thereby adding to her already considerable fame, then after helping retake Corregidor and other islands in the Philippines, Boise carried the general on a triumphant tour of the islands. This tour was interrupted for the invasion of Borneo, but completed when the beach was secured. After MacArthur left the ship in June 1945, she ended the war in the US for an overhaul.1 vol, 304 pgs 2023 US, CASEMATE
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1-230590 Pasholok, Yuri THE SU-152 AND RELATED VEHICLES: The Russian View English translation of Russian tank books published by the the company that created the multiplayer online game World of Tanks. Covers the design, procurement, development, manufacturing, and combat employment of the SU-152.1 vol, 272 pgs 2017 LOMBARDY STUDIOS
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1-224040 Paterson, Lawrence Operation Colossus - The First British Airborne Raid of World War II Lawrence Paterson's groundbreaking new book is a detailed account of the now legendary Operation Colossus, the first British airborne raid of the Second World War, which took place in Basilicata, Italy on 10 February 1941. 60 black and white illustrations

Britain was one of the last major powers of the Second World War to establish an airborne arm of service. Formed by a collection of free-thinking army and air force officers, the fledgling British paratrooper unit, known as the 'SAS', deployed trial and error in terms of tactics and equipment, costing the lives of several volunteers before an elite few were selected to make the first British parachute raid of the war. Alongside the paratroopers were two veterans of the First World War: an Italian SOE agent, formerly a banqueting manager in London hotels, and an RAF reserve officer who held the Military Cross for bravery.

Collectively known as 'X-Troop', these men were parachuted by specially selected bomber crews into the heart of enemy territory, where they successfully destroyed their target, the Tragino Aqueduct, before becoming the object of an exhaustive manhunt by Italian troops and civilians. Captured, they were variously interrogated, imprisoned, and the Italian SOE agent placed on trial for treason and executed.

Given the distances that had to be covered, the logistical complications and the lack of any precedent, the raid was a remarkable feat. Its success or failure depended on a group of men using methods and equipment thus far untried by the British Army. They were truly 'guinea pigs' for those that would follow in their footsteps.

Often overlooked in British military history, Paterson brings this extraordinary episode to light, drawing on verbatim testimony and interrogating the truth of previous accounts. From the formation of the unit and the build up to its first deployment, through Operation Colossus and its aftermath, to its ongoing legacy today, this is the fascinating story of the modern day British Parachute Regiment.
1 vol, 256 pgs 2020 UK, GREENHILL BOOKS
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1-193240 Pavelec, S. Mike Luftwaffe: The Essential Facts and Figures for Goring's Air Force World War II Data Book: The Luftwaffe 1935-45 gets behind this massive WWII organization to reveal the workings of the German Air Force through its command structure, economic resources, production figures, recruitment, training and philosophy. Broken down by key campaigns and subject areas, the book includes reference tables, diagrams, color maps and charts, presenting all the core data in easy-to-follow formats.

150 b/w & color photographs, diagrams & maps.1 vol, 192 pgs 2010 UK, AMBER BOOKS
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1-234980 Pearson, Michael END GAME BURMA 1945: Slim's Masterstroke at Meikila Hardback. When the Burma campaign is discussed, the turning point battles of Imphal and Kohima are crucial, but analysis of General Bill Slim's bold but risky plan to outflank the Japanese on the Irrawaddy at Mandalay deserves far more credit. Describes the plan, the risks, the actions, the seemingly insuperable logistic problems, and the efforts to retain US air support (for which Mountbatten was largely responsible).

With the Japanese withdrawing, Slim's 14 Army (with two Corps - XXXIII and IV) risked a punishing crossing of the mighty Irrawaddy at Mandalay opposed by the main Japanese army. To avoid this is was decided to split 14 Army and send IV Corps on an arduous 300 mile march to seize the town of Meiktila, 85 miles south, a vital rail and road hub and the main Japanese administrative base.1 vol, 224 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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2-234980 Pearson, Michael END GAME BURMA 1945: Slim's Masterstroke at Meikila Softcover. When the Burma campaign is discussed, the turning point battles of Imphal and Kohima are crucial, but analysis of General Bill Slim's bold but risky plan to outflank the Japanese on the Irrawaddy at Mandalay deserves far more credit. Describes the plan, the risks, the actions, the seemingly insuperable logistic problems, and the efforts to retain US air support (for which Mountbatten was largely responsible).

With the Japanese withdrawing, Slim's 14 Army (with two Corps - XXXIII and IV) risked a punishing crossing of the mighty Irrawaddy at Mandalay opposed by the main Japanese army. To avoid this is was decided to split 14 Army and send IV Corps on an arduous 300 mile march to seize the town of Meiktila, 85 miles south, a vital rail and road hub and the main Japanese administrative base.1 vol, 170 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-74180 Penrose, Jane D-DAY COMPANION: Leading historians explore history's greatest amphibious assault, color and b/w illust, photos and maps, a look at both sides, biblio, index.1 vol, 288 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISH'NG
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2-196330 Perret, Geoffrey THERE'S A WAR TO BE WON - The United States Army in World War II the landmark story of one of the greatest armies in history, a conscript force of amateur soldiers who had an unparalleled record of combat success. Here -- for the first time in one volume -- is the chronicle of the United States Army's dramatic mobilization and stunning march to victory in World War II.

In a lively and engrossing narrative that spans theaters of operations around the world, Geoffrey Perret tells how the Army was drafted, trained, organized, armed, and led at every stage of the war. Beginning with the prescient military planners of the 1930s, he offers vivid warts-and-all profiles of the farsighted commanders who would lead the way, men like Marshall, MacArthur, Eisenhower, Ridgway, Bradley, and Patton.
Drawing heavily on important new source material in major archives throughout the United States, THERE'S A WAR TO BE WON offers new insights into the wartime Army, its commanders, and its battles. A major work of American military history.
1 vol, 623 pgs 1991 US, RANDOM HOUSE
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1-217870 Persen, Lovro GUERRILLA NIGHTMARE: Luftwaffe Stukas at War Against Tito's Partisans in Yugoslavia, 1941-1945 For the lightly-armed Partisan forces, Stukas meant despair, defeat, and in a lot of cases, death. For the five long years, Stuka units in the Balkan theater had come and gone, depending on the Axis war fortunes. They did not have permanent base, as was the case with NSGR 7 for example, but the bomb loads that the Ju 87 carried and the precision to deliver them, was a wining combination.

In all major military operations in Yugoslavia against Tito's forces, the Stuka was an element which was always included in Commander's plans. In September 1943, it was Stukas that spearheaded the defeat of the Italian forces since German land forces were few in numbers. Until the last day of WW II in Yugoslavia, Stukas were on the first line of fire even against a strong foe such as the Red Army. Includes 207 archive photos and 19 color profiles.1 vol, 152 pgs 2018 POLAND, KAGERO
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1-203570 Peszke, Michael Alfred THE ARMED FORCES OF POLAND IN THE WEST 1939-46: Strategic Concepts This monograph focuses on the strategic concepts, planning and the limited success of the Polish military, leading up to the British Guarantee of March, 1939 and then throughout the Second World War.

The monograph discusses the valuable contribution of the Polish Military to its two Western allies, France and the United Kingdom leading up to the war, and the respite they received due to Poland's spirited defense that degraded German offensive capability by at least half a year. Recreated in France, the Polish Military conceptualized a liberation policy of encouraging both France and the United Kingdom to undertake a Balkan Strategy to Poland's freedom. Polish relations, with Hungary in particular, and Romania, while British relations with Greece and Turkey, made this a promising policy option. In early 1941, Britain did send troops to aid Greece and the Poles were also about to send their Middle East-based force to Greece.

This Balkan strategy was strongly shared and espoused by Churchill and on the British planning table till late Summer 1944 when the Americans prevailed in landing forces in the south of France, rather than pushing north in Italy and possibly putting forces across the Adriatic into friendly Croatia and Slovenia. This American policy was undoubtedly due to the pressures of finalizing the European war as soon as possible to get on with the war against Japan, and possibly also influenced by the American foreign policy of accommodating Stalin, who did not want Western Allies in his bailiwick. 1 vol, 238 pgs 2013 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-207420 Peters, Major M and Buist, Luuk GLIDER PILOTS AT ARNHEM The fierce struggle between the British 1st Airborne Division and the superior German forces in and around Arnhem is well documented. This book tells of the role played in the battle for Oosterbeek and the bridge at Arnhem itself by the men of the Glider Pilot Regiment (GPR). These men were already experienced soldiers who volunteered to join the airborne forces and take the fight to the Germans in a totally new regiment.

The men of the GPR were predominantly SNCOs trained to fly wooden assault gliders into occupied territory. Once on the ground they were expected to go into battle with the troops they had delivered onto the Landing Zone. During the Arnhem operation they were involved in the initial defense of the LZs, before fighting house to house leading mixed groups of infantrymen, engineers and medics. In so doing they suffered extensive losses from which the Regiment never fully recovered.

This book tells their story in their own words from the moment they landed on Dutch soil through the fierce fighting all around the ever shrinking perimeter until the survivors of the GPR proudly marked the route out for the battered survivors of 1st Airborne Division as they escaped over the Rhine.1 vol, 368 pgs 2015 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-200860 Peters, Mike GLIDER PILOTS IN SICILY The British Airborne landings on Sicily are the least known and, without doubt, the most fraught with political and technical strife. Newly formed Air landing troops were delivered into battle in gliders they knew little about. The men of the Glider Pilot Regiment (GPR) had self-assembled the gliders while living in the empty packing cases. They accomplished this complex and technically challenged task while living on fly ridden, dusty North African airfields. After only a few hours of conversion training, they took off for a night flight across the Mediterranean Sea that was to end in near-catastrophe.

With over three hundred soldiers drowned off Sicily that night in July 1943, the first major operation attempted by the British using gliders almost ended in total disaster. In fact a few Airborne troops reached dry land and attacked their objectives. Shining examples of collective and individual acts of courage rocked the Italian and German defenders. This book tells the controversial story of that first mass glider operation and the men who proved the GPR motto - Nothing is Impossible.1 vol, 224 pgs 2013 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-230050 Peterson, Lawrence THE U-BOAT WAR: A Global History 1939-45 Covers world-wide and interdependent deployments of U-boats and supporting submarines and ships. Illustrates the U-boats' often direct relationship with land, sea, and aerial campaigns of both the Allied and Axis powers, dispels certain accepted mythologies, and reveals how the ultimate failure of the U-boats stemmed from chaotic German military and industrial mismanagement as well as Allied advances in code-breaking and weaponry. The story of Germany's second U-boat war began on the first day of hostilities with Britain and France and ended with the final torpedo sinking on 7 May 1945.1 vol, 336 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-214670 Peto, George TWENTY-TWO ON PELELIU: Four Pacific Campaigns with the Corps, The Memoirs of an Old Breed Marine On September 15, 1944, the US First Marine Division landed on a small island in the Central Pacific called Peleliu as a prelude to the liberation of the Philippines. Among the first wave of Marines that hit the beach that day was 22-year-old George Peto.

Growing up on a farm in Ohio, George always preferred being outdoors and exploring. This made school a challenge, but his hunting, fishing and trapping skills helped put food on his family's table. As a poor teenager living in a rough area, he got into regular brawls, and he found holding down a job hard because of his wanderlust. After working out West with the CCC, he decided that joining the Marines offered him the opportunity for adventure plus three square meals a day; so he and his brother joined the Corps in 1941, just a few months before Pearl Harbor.

Following boot camp and training, he was initially assigned to various guard units, until he was shipped out to the Pacific and assigned to the 1st Marines. His first combat experience was the landing at Finschhaven, followed by Cape Gloucester. Then as a Forward Observer, he went ashore in one of the lead amtracs at Peleliu and saw fierce fighting for a week before the regiment was relieved due to massive casualties. Six months later, his division became the immediate reserve for the initial landing on Okinawa. They encountered no resistance when they came ashore on D+1, but would go on to fight on Okinawa for over six months.1 vol, 368 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-226170 Peto, George and Peter Margaritis TWENTY-TWO ON PELELIU: Four Pacific Campaigns with the Corps: The Memoirs of an Old Breed Marine Wild and remarkable story of George Peto, an 'Old Breed' Marine, from his youth in the Great Depression, his training and combat in the Pacific, to his life after the war, as told in his own words.

On September 15, 1944, the U.S. First Marine Division landed on a small island in the Central Pacific called Peleliu as a prelude to the liberation of the Philippines. Among the first wave of Marines that hit the beach that day was 22-year-old George Peto.

Growing up on a farm in Ohio, George always preferred being outdoors and exploring. This made school a challenge, but his hunting, fishing and trapping skills helped put food on his family's table. As a poor teenager living in a rough area, he got into regular brawls, and he found holding down a job hard because of his wanderlust. After working out West with the CCC, he decided that joining the Marines offered him the opportunity for adventure plus three square meals a day; so he and his brother joined the Corps in 1941, just a few months before Pearl Harbor.

Following boot camp and training, he was initially assigned to various guard units, until he was shipped out to the Pacific and assigned to the 1st Marines. His first combat experience was the landing at Finschhaven, followed by Cape Gloucester. Then as a Forward Observer, he went ashore in one of the lead amtracs at Peleliu and saw fierce fighting for a week before the regiment was relieved due to massive casualties. Six months later, his division became the immediate reserve for the initial landing on Okinawa. They encountered no resistance when they came ashore on D+1, but would go on to fight on Okinawa for over six months.
1 vol, 368 pgs 2021 US, CASEMATE
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2-226170 Peto, George and Peter Margaritis TWENTY-TWO ON PELELIU: Four Pacific Campaigns with the Corps: The Memoirs of an Old Breed Marine Wild and remarkable story of George Peto, an 'Old Breed' Marine, from his youth in the Great Depression, his training and combat in the Pacific, to his life after the war, as told in his own words.

On September 15, 1944, the U.S. First Marine Division landed on a small island in the Central Pacific called Peleliu as a prelude to the liberation of the Philippines. Among the first wave of Marines that hit the beach that day was 22-year-old George Peto.

Growing up on a farm in Ohio, George always preferred being outdoors and exploring. This made school a challenge, but his hunting, fishing and trapping skills helped put food on his family's table. As a poor teenager living in a rough area, he got into regular brawls, and he found holding down a job hard because of his wanderlust. After working out West with the CCC, he decided that joining the Marines offered him the opportunity for adventure plus three square meals a day; so he and his brother joined the Corps in 1941, just a few months before Pearl Harbor.

Following boot camp and training, he was initially assigned to various guard units, until he was shipped out to the Pacific and assigned to the 1st Marines. His first combat experience was the landing at Finschhaven, followed by Cape Gloucester. Then as a Forward Observer, he went ashore in one of the lead amtracs at Peleliu and saw fierce fighting for a week before the regiment was relieved due to massive casualties. Six months later, his division became the immediate reserve for the initial landing on Okinawa. They encountered no resistance when they came ashore on D+1, but would go on to fight on Okinawa for over six months.
1 vol, 368 pgs 2021 US, CASEMATE
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1-211520 Philip S. Jowett China and Japan at War 1937 - 1945 : Images at War Another in the photo-intensive Images at War series. Uses almost 200 historic photographs to trace the course of the entire war - from the Japanese invasion and the retreat of the Chinese armies and their refusal to surrender, to the involvement of the Americans and the eventual Japanese defeat in 1945.

His graphic account is an absorbing introduction this often-neglected theater of the Second World War. The images show the armies on all sides and the weaponry and equipment they used. But they also record the experience of the troops, Chinese and Japanese, and of the Chinese civilians who suffered terribly through eight years of war.1 vol, 160 pgs 2016 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-50961 Phillips, N.C. ITALY, V1:The Sangro to Cassino Originally part of the NZ official history, this volume traces the 2nd NZ Division's operations in southern Italy in 1943-1944, (54) photos and (33) maps, index.1 vol, 387 pgs 1998 NASHVILLE, BATTERY PRESS
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1-231301 Piegzik, Michal THE DARKEST HOUR - VOLUME 1: The Japanese Offensive in the Indian Ocean 1942 - The Opening Moves The goal of the Imperial Japanese Navy offensive in the Indian Ocean area in March-April 1942, was to destroy the Royal Navy in the Far East and achieve domination on the western flank of the Pacific War on the eve of the Battle of Midway. The bold operation by two Japanese task forces (Kido Butai and Malay Force) in the Indian Ocean would only be possible with the fall of Singapore in February and the Dutch East Indies in early March 1942. Includes 75 b/w photos, one color illustrations, 24 color profiles, four maps, and 31 tables.

From the strategic point of view, the Japanese offensive in the Indian Ocean was the only moment in WWII when the Axis forces could coordinate their efforts to severely threaten the position of the British Empire in the crucial Middle Eastern and Indian theaters.

Volume 1 of The Darkest Hour describes the strategic planning and opening moves of both sides in February-March 1942, including the Japanese navy projections on the final steps of the first stage of the Pacific War, and the Royal Navy's hopes to halt the enemy advance without taking any significant risks. The Japanese offensive in the Indian Ocean began in March 1942 with the invasion of the Andaman Islands and Christmas Island. By securing both vital positions, the Japanese navy planned to establish its advanced bases in the eastern part of the Bay of Bengal.

In the next step, the invincible Kido Butai consisting of five aircraft carriers and their escorts, was expected to crush the British bases on Ceylon and once and forever destroy the main core of the Eastern Fleet. The chaos provoked by the Kido Butai would then become a great opportunity for the Malay Force to cut off the British shipping routes in the western part of the Bay of Bengal.1 vol, 98 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-231302 Piegzik, Michal THE DARKEST HOUR - VOLUME 2: The Japanese Offensive in the Indian Ocean, 1942 The book presents the Japanese navy offensive in the Indian Ocean area in March-April 1942. Its main goal was to destroy the Royal Navy in the Far East and achieve domination on the flank of the Pacific War on the eve of the battle of Midway. This daring operation was tactical, though the strategically untapped, success.

Contains the description of the strategic planning of both sides in February-March 1942, including the Japanese navy projections on the last step of the first stage of the Pacific War and the Royal Navy hope to halt the enemy advance without taking any significant risks.

The Japanese mobile force Kido Butai consisted of five aircraft carriers with escorts. It was expected to crush the British bases on Ceylon and destroy the main core of the Allied Fleet. The chaos provoked by the Kido Butai would then become a great opportunity for the Malay Force to cut off the British shipping routes in the western part of the Bay of Bengal.1 vol, 98 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-192490 Pilyushin, Joseph RED SNIPER ON THE EASTERN FRONT: Memoirs of Joseph Pilyushin Joseph Pilyushin, a top Red Army sniper in the ruthless fight against the Germans on the Eastern Front, was an exceptional soldier and he has a remarkable story to tell. His firsthand account of his wartime service gives a graphic insight into his lethal skill with a rifle and into the desperate fight put up by Soviet forces to defend Leningrad. He also records how, during the three-year siege, close members of this family died, including his wife and two sons, as well as many of his comrades in arms. He describes these often-terrible events with such honesty and clarity that his memoir is remarkable.

Piluyshin, who lived in Leningrad with his family, was already 35 years old when the war broke out and he was drafted. He started in the Red Army as a scout, but once he had demonstrated his marksmanship and steady nerve, he became a sniper. He served throughout the Leningrad siege, from the late 1941 when the Wehrmacht's advance was halted just short of the city to its liberation during the Soviet offensive of 1944.

His descriptions of grueling front-line life, of his fellow soldiers and of his sniping missions are balanced by his vivid recollections of the protracted suffering of Leningrad's imprisoned population and of the grief that was visited upon him and his family.

His gripping narrative will be fascinating reading for any one who is keen to learn about the role and technique of the sniper during the Second World War. It is also a memorable eyewitness account of one man's experience on the Eastern Front.

6 x 9.5, 288 pages, 20 illustrations
1 vol, 288 pgs 2010 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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1-80920 Pimlott, John BATTLE OF THE BULGE A history of the battle with maps, illust., photos1 vol, 64 pgs 1983 US, BISON BOOKS
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1-87080 Pimlott, John BATTLE OF THE BULGE Brief but informative account of Hitler's lastoffensive; b/w & color photos/illusts/maps, index.1 vol, 64 pgs 1981 US, Galahad Books
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1-214600 Plevy, Harry NORWAY 1940: Chronicle of a Chaotic Campaign Ostensibly fought for control of Swedish iron ore to Germany, the campaign made an important but largely overlooked contribution to the conduct of WWII. It convincingly proved the supremacy of air power in modern warfare and, particularly, the vulnerability of land and sea forces to sustained undefended air assault.

It was the first conflict in which one side, the German, used all three arms of their forces in integrated combined assault and in which parachute and glider-borne troops were used to secure airfields and strategic targets. The Allies (Britain, France, Norway and Poland) in contrast tried to conduct the campaign on land with inadequate air support and virtually the sole use of infantrymen. 1 vol, 416 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-204140 Plowman, Jeffrey WAR IN THE BALKANS: The Battle for Greece and Crete 1940-1941 -- Images of War Jeffrey Plowman's photographic history traces the course of the entire Balkan campaign from the first moves of the Italians through Albania and the invasion of Jugoslavia and Bulgaria by German forces through to the battle for Greece and the final airborne assault on Crete. 200 b/w photos

He gives equal weight to every stage of the campaign -- he doesn't just combine the first stages and treat them as an introduction to the battle for Crete -- and he covers all the forces involved - the Germans, the Greeks, and the Commonwealth troops. By shifting the focus to the mainland, he views the campaign as a whole, and he offers a balanced portrayal of a conflict that is often overlooked in histories of this phase of the Second World War.

Most of the graphic photographs he has selected have never been published before, and many come from private sources. They are a unique visual record of the military vehicles, tanks, aircraft, artillery and other equipment used by the opposing armies seventy years ago. They also show the conditions the soldiers faced, and the Balkan landscapes over which they fought, and they give a powerful impression of the reality of battle for the men themselves.1 vol, 144 pgs 2014 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-219660 Plowman, Jeffrey GREECE 1941: The Death Throes of Blitzkrieg This new study of the campaign in Greece in 1941 looks at the effectiveness of Blitzkrieg operations. The Germans overran Greece in three weeks, but the author claims that at no time did the Germans gain ascendancy over the token British and Anzac force sent to bolster the Greek defenders. They came close to doing so, but the Anzac troops and their Greek allies put up a spirited defense that sometimes turned the Germans' own methods against them.

This perceptive new account should prompt a reassessment of the Greek campaign. It also offers a fascinating insight into the weaknesses of the Germans' all-conquering method of warfare which became increasing apparent during the later stages of the war.1 vol, 240 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-193230 Porter, David Kriegsmarine: The Essential Facts and Figures for the German Navy World War II Data Book: The Kriegsmarine 1939-45 gets behind this massive WWII organization to reveal the workings of the German Navy through its organization, command structure, economic resources, production figures, recruitment, training and philosophy. Broken down by key campaigns and subject areas, the book includes exhaustive reference tables, diagrams, colorful maps and charts, presenting all the core data in easy-to-follow formats.

150 b/w & color photographs, diagrams & maps.1 vol, 192 pgs 2010 UK, AMBER BOOKS
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1-203070 Poster, David I SS PANZER CORPS at Villers Bocage: 1944 In the days following the Allied D-Day landings in Normandy on 6 June 1944, the German forces rapidly established strong defenses in front of the city of Caen. On 9 June a two-pronged British attempt to surround and capture the city was defeated, but on the British forces' right flank, neighboring American units had forced open a wide gap in the German front line.

Seizing the opportunity to bypass Caen's defenses, a mixed mobile force of tanks, infantry and artillery formed around the 7th Armored Division's 22nd Armored Brigade, advanced through the gap in a flanking maneuver towards Villers-Bocage. Under the command of Brigadier William 'Loony' Hinde, the 22nd Armored Brigade group reached Villers-Bocage without serious incident, but as its lead elements moved beyond the town on the morning of 13 June they were ambushed by Tiger I tanks of the 101st SS Heavy Panzer Battalion.

In less than 15 minutes numerous tanks and AFVs fell victim to the German force, the vast majority being destroyed by SS-Obersturmfuhrer Michael Wittmann's tank. The Germans then launched an assault on the town. Although this was repelled, after six hours, Brigadier Hinde decided to withdraw his force to a more defensible position outside the town. The British successfully defended their position until a controversial decision was taken to pull the Brigade group back from its salient.

1st SS Heavy Panzer Corps at Villers-Bocage has an eight-page gatefold depicting the brigade in battle deployment, with reconnaissance units, advance companies, the main body, the brigade command section, plus all the supporting engineers, signalers, artillery etc to provide a visual guide to exactly how many tanks and other armored vehicles were advancing on 13th June. The book itself provides background on the campaign and the units involved, a detailed breakdown of the battalion, its structure and equipment, its battle service at Villers-Bocage, and its service in the war after that point.

Maps will be used to show the location of each element on the battlefield. The description of each part includes action reports, organization, equipment, unit commanders and much more. With a novel and accessible approach, the book will appeal to both the enthusiast and the general reader interested in World War II. 150 color and b/w illust and photos.1 vol, 192 pgs 2012 UK, AMBER BOOKS
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1-219310 Poyser, Terry and Brown, Bill FIGHTING FOX COMPANY: The Battling Flank of the Band of Brothers Easy Company of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division has become one of the most famous small units in US history, thanks to Stephen Ambrose's superb book Band of Brothers, followed by portrayals in film. However, to date little has been heard of Fox Company of that same regiment-the men who fought alongside Easy Company through every step of the war in Europe, and who had their own stories to tell.

Told primarily through the words of participants, Fighting Fox Company takes the reader through some of the most horrific close-in fighting of the war, beginning with the chaotic nocturnal paratrooper drop on D-Day. After fighting through Normandy the drop into Holland saw prolonged ferocious combat, and even more casualties; and then during the Battle of the Bulge, Fox Company took its place in line at Bastogne during one of the most heroic against-all-odds stands in US history. Hardcover version.1 vol, 344 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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2-219310 Poyser, Terry and Brown, Bill FIGHTING FOX COMPANY: The Battling Flank of the Band of Brothers Easy Company of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division has become one of the most famous small units in US history, thanks to Stephen Ambrose's superb book Band of Brothers, followed by portrayals in film. However, to date little has been heard of Fox Company of that same regiment-the men who fought alongside Easy Company through every step of the war in Europe, and who had their own stories to tell.

Told primarily through the words of participants, Fighting Fox Company takes the reader through some of the most horrific close-in fighting of the war, beginning with the chaotic nocturnal paratrooper drop on D-Day. After fighting through Normandy the drop into Holland saw prolonged ferocious combat, and even more casualties; and then during the Battle of the Bulge, Fox Company took its place in line at Bastogne during one of the most heroic against-all-odds stands in US history. Softcover version.1 vol, 344 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-ATO054 Prados, John AGAINST THE ODDS #54: Monty's D-Day Wargame Monty's D-Day covers the D-Day invasion of France by British and Commonwealth forces on June 6, 1944. It can be played as a stand-alone game or paired up with the previously published Bradley's D-Day to cover all of D-Day.

Monty's D-Day was first published in 1985 with limited distribution. Prados completely overhauled the design to 21st century standards and includes rules for parachute and amphibious landings plus new German alternative responses. It also received a graphics upgrade so as to be visually compatible with BDD.

Game:

Units are battalion with some company. One turn is two daylight hours or four night time hours. Each hex is 800 meters.

Map - One full color 22x34-inch hex mapsheet
Counters - 280 full color 1/2--inch die-cut playing pieces
Rules length - 14 pages
Charts and tables - 2 pages
Complexity - Medium
Playing time - Up to 4 hours for the scenarios, 12 to 15 hours for the full campaign game
How challenging is it solitaire? - Good

Magazine:

Includes articles on the invasion, Hobart's funnies, Weapons in Normandy, Modeling the Next War, Books Reviews, and more.1 vol, 60 pgs 2021 US, AGAINST THE ODDS
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1-ATO055 Prados, John AGAINST THE ODDS #55:Lee's Greatest Victory - The Chancellorsville campaign Area-impulse game but one unlike anything seen before. Since the appearance of the 'sunset die roll' nearly three decades ago, players have alternated activating a single area, with variation coming in the form of an uncertain turn length.

Play has a chess-like feel, with players able to act and react with a great deal of prior calculation. Players no longer know how many impulses they, or their opponent, will have in a turn, creating both opportunities and crises that cannot be anticipated in advance. The 'momentum' swings back and forth but rarely the same way twice. Yet each turn lasts as long as the players wish it to last, ensuring something will happen every turn.

Units of maneuver are Union divisions and Confederate brigades for the most part, with historical leaders present to provide a combat boost though at the risk of being wounded or KIA. Pontoon bridges and entrenchments are part of the basic rules while optional rules incorporate weather and optional units for both sides.

It's just six turns long and very playable in one sitting. This game forms part of a trilogy of titles by the same designer, with all three games using the same system. Considering ordering the other games, too: ATO # 19 Not War But Murder (Cold Harbor, 1864) and ATO # 32 Birth of a Legend (7 Days Campaign 1862).
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1-80940 Prange, Goldstein and Dillon DECEMBER 7, 1941: THE DAY THE JAPANESE ATTACKED Written with the readability of a novel, this isthe culmination of Prange's Pearl Harbor Trilogy,b/w illust/photos, chpt notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 493 pgs 1988 US, MCGRAW-HILL PUBLISHER
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1-198630 Prefer, Nathan BATTLE FOR TINIAN, THE: Vital Stepping Stone in America's War Against Japan In July 1944, the 9,000-man Japanese garrison on the island of Tinian listened warily as the thunder of the United States Navy and Marine Corps, Army and Air Corps, descended on their neighboring island, Saipan, just three miles away. There were 20,000 Japanese troops on Saipan, but the US obliterated the opposition after a horrific all-arms campaign. The sudden silence only indicated it was now Tinian's turn.

By the time the US 2nd and 4th Marine Divisions switched their sights to Tinian, the island had already been bombarded for a month; meantime both sides had learned their lessons from the previous island-hopping invasions. The Americans had learned the arts of recon, deception, plus preliminary firepower so as not to suffer the huge casualties they'd suffered at Saipan, Guadalcanal, and Tarawa; the Japanese, for their part, had learned not to contest US strength on beaches but to draw it further inland where terrain and bomb-proof fortifications could assist.

The Japanese resisted with their usual stubbornness and the already decimated US Marines suffered hundreds of more casualties.

During the battle, Japanese shore batteries riddled the battleship Colorado, killing scores, plus inflicted multiple hits on a destroyer, killing its captain. On the island itself the US used napalm for the first time, paving the way for Marines painstakingly rooting out strongpoints. One last Banzai attack signaled the end to enemy resistance, as Marines fought toe-to-toe with their antagonists in the dark.

In the end, some 8,000 Japanese were killed, with only 300 surrenders, plus some others who hid out for years after the war. But those Japanese who resisted perhaps performed a greater service than they knew. After Tinian was secured the US proceeded to build the biggest airport in the world on that island -- home to hundreds of B-29 Superfortresses. Among these, just over a year later, were the Enola Gay and Boxcar, which with their atomic bombs would quickly bring the Japanese homeland itself to its knees.1 vol, 240 pgs 2012 US, CASEMATE
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2-198630 Prefer, Nathan BATTLE FOR TINIAN, THE: Vital Stepping Stone in America's War Against Japan By the time the US 2nd and 4th Marine Divisions conquered Saipan and attacked Tinian, the island had already been bombarded for a month. In the meantime, both sides had learned their lessons from the previous island-hopping invasions.

The Americans had learned the arts of recon, deception, plus preliminary firepower so as not to suffer the huge casualties they'd suffered at Saipan, Guadalcanal, and Tarawa. The Japanese, for their part, had learned not to contest US strength on beaches but to draw it further inland where terrain and bomb-proof fortifications could assist.

The Japanese resisted with their usual stubbornness and the already decimated US Marines suffered hundreds of more casualties. During the battle, Japanese shore batteries riddled the battleship Colorado, killing scores, plus inflicted multiple hits on a destroyer, killing its captain. On the island itself the US used napalm for the first time, paving the way for Marines painstakingly rooting out strongpoints. One last banzai attack signaled the end to enemy resistance, as Marines fought toe-to-toe with their antagonists in the dark.

In the end, some 8,000 Japanese were killed, 300 surrendered, and a few others hid out for years after the war. But those Japanese who resisted perhaps performed a greater service than they knew. After Tinian was secured the US proceeded to build the biggest airport in the world on that island -- home to hundreds of B-29 Superfortresses. Among these, just over a year later, were the Enola Gay and Boxcar, which with their atomic bombs would quickly bring the Japanese homeland itself to its knees.
1 vol, 240 pgs 2022 US, CASEMATE
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1-221920 Prefer, Nathan LEYTE 1944: The Soldiers' Battle Originally intending to delay the advancing Americans, the Japanese high command decided to make Leyte the 'Decisive Battle' for the western Pacific and rushed crack Imperial Army units from Manchuria, Korea, and Japan itself to halt and then overwhelm the Americans. As were most battles in the Pacific, it was a long, bloody, and brutal fight. As did the Japanese, the Americans were forced to rush in reinforcements to compensate for the rapid increase in Japanese forces on Leyte.

This unique battle also saw a major Japanese counterattack -- not a banzai charge, but a carefully thought-out counteroffensive designed to push the Americans off the island and capture the elusive General MacArthur. Both American and Japanese battalions spent days surrounded by the enemy, often until relieved or overwhelmed. Under General Yamashita's guidance it also saw a rare deployment of Japanese paratroopers in conjunction with the ground assault offensive.

Finally there were more naval and air battles, all designed to protect or cover landing operations of friendly forces. Leyte was a three-dimensional battle, fought with the best both sides had to offer, and did indeed decide the fate of the Philippines in World War II.1 vol, 424 pgs 2019 US, CASEMATE
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1-223120 Prefer, Nathan The Conquering 9th - The Ninth U.S. Army in World War II The Ninth Army came into existence in May 1944, under the command of General William Hood Simpson, himself a rather unknown but highly successful ground commander. By late August, the Ninth Army was ready to join the crusade in Europe. Known by its radio call sign 'Conquer,' they landed at Utah Beach, France, on August 28 and 29. They were now at war and ready for their first assignment. It entered the fray in Brittany, taking over from the Third Army. The biggest port in Brittany was Brest, and operations to capture it began mid-August, with the Ninth Army completing what General Patton had begun by late September. 25 images and maps

The Ninth Army then moved to the Siegfried Line alongside the First Army. After some inter-army political maneuvering, it was moved to the north flank of the American lines and was the only American army to fight under British Field Marshal Montgomery's command for several months, until the Rhine River was crossed, playing a small supportive role in the Battle of the Bulge.

It went on to be involved in the reduction of the Wesel Pocket in cooperation with the British; the Rhine Crossing, including Operation Varsity, the airborne drop across the Rhine, the reduction of the Ruhr Pocket, and then the 'Race to Berlin.' The Ninth reached the Elbe River before it was stopped not by the enemy, but by high command. Following the end of hostilities the army was eventually dissolved, and the book covers the dissolution and the subsequent fate of some of its leaders.

This new history of the Ninth places the contribution of this unsung army into a full history of the war in Europe in 1944-45. It covers all levels of the army's activities from the responsibilities and duties of the higher echelon, the commanders through to combat stories of the units under its command and Medal of Honor actions.
1 vol, 264 pgs 2020 US, CASEMATE
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1-200660 Prefer, Nathan N LEYTE 1944: The Soldiers' Battle Much has been written about the naval Battle of Leyte Gulf that his return provoked, but almost nothing has been written about the three-month long land battle to seize Leyte itself. This unique battle also saw a major Japanese counterattack-not a banzai charge, but a carefully thought-out counteroffensive designed to push the Americans off the island and capture the elusive General MacArthur. Both American and Japanese battalions spent days surrounded by the enemy, often until relieved or overwhelmed. Under General Yamashita's guidance it also saw a rare deployment of Japanese paratroopers in conjunction with the ground assault offensive.1 vol, 424 pgs 2012 US, CASEMATE
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1-213540 Prekatsounakis, Yannis CRETE: THE BATTLE FOR HERAKLION 1941: The Campaign Revealed Through Allied And Axis Accounts Crete, 20 May 1941: the first campaign-sized airborne assault is launched. Many books have been written about this famous invasion, with the emphasis mainly on the battles for Maleme and Chania. The Battle for Heraklion - an epic struggle - remained largely forgotten and widely unstudied.

The desperate fight for Heraklion had everything: street-fighting in the town; heroic attacks against well-fortified positions and medieval walls; heavy losses on all sides; and tragic stories involving famous German aristocratic families like the von Bluchers and members of the Bismarck family.

This book highlights personal stories and accounts - and the author's access to records from all three sides allowed accounts to be placed in their correct place and time. Finally, the history of the battle is written with the added perspective of extensive Greek accounts and sources. In contrast, earlier books were based solely on British and German sources -- totally ignoring the Greek side. Many of these accounts are from people who were fighting directly against each other. Some reveal what the enemies were discussing and thinking while they were shooting at or attacking each other. Some accounts are so accurate and detailed that we can even identify who killed whom.

In addition, long-lost stories behind both well known and previously unpublished pictures are revealed. For the first time, 75 year-old mysteries are solved: what were the names of the paratroopers in the planes seen crashing in famous pictures? What was the fate of soldiers seen in pictures taken just before the battle? The author has studied the battlefield in every detail -- thus giving the reader the opportunity to understand actions and incidents by examining what happened on the actual field of battle.

For example, how was it possible for a whole platoon to be trapped and annihilated, as in the fate of Wolfgang Graf von Blucher? Such a question is not easily answered even by people with a military background. How was it possible for the paratroopers to fail in their attempt to occupy the town? The answers to questions like these became very clear when the author walked through the battlefields - following the accounts of the people from all sides who had fought there and which describe the same incidents.

The author's extensive research is vividly presented via detailed maps and photographs, both from the era of the battle and today; even battlefield archaeology plays a role in revealing what really happened on the battlefield. 1 vol, 304 pgs 2017 UK, HELION and COMPANY
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1-224110 Prekatsounakis, Yannis Crete - The Battle for Heraklion Crete, 20 May 1941: the first campaign-sized airborne assault is launched. Many books have been written about this famous invasion, with the emphasis mainly on the battles for Maleme and Chania. The Battle for Heraklion - an epic struggle - remained largely forgotten and widely unstudied. Yet the desperate fight for Heraklion had everything: street-fighting in the town; heroic attacks against well-fortified positions and medieval walls; heavy losses on all sides; and tragic stories involving famous German aristocratic families like the von Bluchers and members of the Bismarck family. Profusely illustrated with b/w & color photos

This book highlights personal stories and accounts - and the author's access to records from all three sides allowed accounts to be placed in their correct place and time. Finally, the history of the battle is written with the added perspective of extensive Greek accounts and sources. In contrast, earlier books were based solely on British and German sources - totally ignoring the Greek side. Many of these accounts are from people who were fighting directly against each other - and some reveal what the enemies were discussing and thinking while they were shooting at or attacking each other. Some accounts are so accurate and detailed that we can even identify who killed whom. In addition, long-lost stories behind both well known and previously unpublished pictures are revealed.

For the first time, 75 year-old mysteries are solved: what were the names of the paratroopers in the planes seen crashing in famous pictures? What was the fate of soldiers seen in pictures taken just before the battle? The author has studied the battlefield in every detail - thus giving the reader the opportunity to understand actions and incidents by examining what happened on the actual field of battle. 1 vol, 306 pgs 2020 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-62712 Quarrie, Bruce PANZERS IN RUSSIA 1943-45: #12 WW2 Photo Album 100+ b/w photos, a selection of German wartime photographs from the Bundesarchiv, Koblenz, 1 vol, 96 pgs 1981 US, AZTEC CORPORATION
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2-62712 Quarrie, Bruce PANZERS IN RUSSIA 1943-45: #12 WW2 Photo Album 100+ b/w photos, a selection of German wartime photographs from the Bundesarchiv, Koblenz, 1 vol, 96 pgs 1981 US, AZTEC CORPORATION
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1-200600 Radey, Jacky and Sharp, Charlie THE DEFENSE OF MOSCOW 1941: The Northern Flank There was only one point in the Second World War when Nazi Germany had a chance of winning. That point was October 1941, when most of the Red Army's forces before Moscow had been smashed or encircled, and no reserves were available to defend the capital. All that stood in Hitler's way were a handful of Soviet rifle divisions, some tank brigades, and hastily assembled militia.

According to German accounts, their spearheads were stopped by the mud, but a close examination of German records shows this was not so. Instead it is clear that it was the resistance of the Red Army and bad, arrogant planning that halted the Wehrmacht. Using archival records from both sides, they reveal how the Soviets inflicted a stunning defeat on a German plan to encircle six Soviet armies the middle of October 1941. Includes b/w illustrations and maps.1 vol, 320 pgs 2012 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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2-72630 Raus, Erhard translated by Steve Newton PANZER OPERATIONS The Eastern Front Memoir of General Raus 1941-45,includes a detailed examination of the 6th Panzer at Leningrad, the attempt to relieve Stalingrad, 10 maps, index.1 vol, 360 pgs 2005 US, DA CAPO PRESS
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1-201390 Rebentisch, ernst COMBAT HISTORY OF THE 23RD PANZER DIVISION in World War II, THE 103 maps, 636 b/w photos. Complete history of a German tank division that fought exclusively on the Eastern Front near Stalingrad and in Ukraine, Poland, Hungary, and Austria. Unit relied heavily on captured enemy tanks, such as Soviet T-34s. Illustrations include eight pages of color vehicle profiles. Valuable resource for armor modelers.1 vol, 544 pgs 2013 US, STACKPOLE BOOKS
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1-212450 Reid, Pat ESCAPE FROM COLDITZ: 75th Anniversary Edition Reprint of the classic WWII escape game for two to six players that was designed by Major Pat Reid, one of only a handful of prisoners-of-war to escape Colditz Castle, and screenwriter Brian Degas. Each player is either an Allied prisoner collecting equipment to make a break or a German guard seeking to foil escape attempts.

Includes original and updated rules, new hand-painted artwork, an oversized board, 56 wooden playing pieces, 100 fully illustrated cards, a 32-page history book, and unique replicas of artifacts from the prison.1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-213150 Respond, Vincent THE POLISH ARMY IN 1939 Details the organization, planning, strength, and equipment of the Polish Army. Over 225 illustrations, many in color.1 vol, 180 pgs 2017 US, WINGED HUSSAR PUBLISHING
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1-83522 Restayn, Jean & Moller, Nicolle OPERATION CITADEL:Vol 2 The North 9x12, (30) pages of full color maps, insignia and artwork; 540+ photos mostly seen or identified correctly for the first time; o/b's for both sides1 vol, 400 pgs 2006 CANADA, JJ FEDOROWITZ
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1-235070 Reyburn, Ross EYEWITNESS AT DIEPPE: The Only First-Hand Account of WWII's Most Disastrous Raid Re-issue of war correspondent Wallace Reyburn's account of Operation Jubilee, the August 1942 raid on German-held Dieppe. He was with the first soldiers clambering ashore and aboard the last ship returning to England after six hours of carnage.

New foreword by his son Ross tells us more about Wallace's life, details the shortcomings of his father's book that had to conform with wartime censorship, and includes post-war condemnation of raid's mastermind Lord Mountbatten.1 vol, 192 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-21670 Reynolds, Clark G. FAST CARRIERS, THE: The Forging of an Air Navy Thorough analysis of the US Navy and Royal Navy fast carrier operations in WWII. Includes b/w illustrations, appendix, bibliography, and index.1 vol, 498 pgs 1968 NY, McGRAW-HIIL COMPANY
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1-80750 Reynolds, Michael EAGLES & BULLDOGS IN NORMANDY 1944 This is the story of two Infantry Divisions during the first weeks of the Normandy campaign. With battle cries of '29 - Let's Go!' and '3rd Division - Drive On!' the American 29th and British 3rd fought their way into OMAHA and SWORD beaches on D-day and then inland towards their respective objectives - the major communication centers of St. L? and Caen.

After describing the agonies suffered by the Americans on 'Bloody OMAHA' and the difficulties experienced by the British in overcoming the concrete strong points sited in depth behind the SWORD beach, the author follows both Divisions as they tried to break through the German defenses. Their initial moves were quickly countered by a well trained and astute enemy - in the case of the Americans by infantry and paratroopers in the dense 'hedgerow country' covering the approaches to St. L?, and in the British by the Panzers and Panzer-Grenadiers defending Caen in the open country to its north.

It was to take the GIs nearly six weeks to reach their objective, whilst the Tommies were forced into a concurrent holding operation that in many respects resembled the trench warfare hell of World War One. The main part of Caen was eventually captured by the British and Canadians on 9 July and St. L? by the Americans nine days later. By then two Allied Divisions had suffered more than 10,000 casualties, several thousand French civilians had been killed and the previously beautiful cities turned to rubble in a series of devastating air attacks.

Throughout this vivid account of infantry combat, readers will be able to compare and contrast the leadership qualities of the various commanders and the tactics employed by the Americans, British and Germans; and they will surely marvel at the sheer courage of a generation that is rapidly passing away.

1 vol, 260 pgs 2003 US, CASEMATE PUBLISHING
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1-59840 Richter, Klaus WEAPONS & EQUIPMENT OF THE GERMAN CAVALRY:1939-45 Weapons, uniforms and other equipment of theGerman cavalry on all fronts, 70+ b/w photos.1 vol, 48 pgs 1995 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER PUBLIS'G
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1-204190 Rielly, Robin AMERICAN AMPHIBIOUS GUNBOATS IN WORLD WAR II: A History of LCI and LCS(L) Ships in the Pacific 183 photos & illustrations, 55 maps, glossary, appendices, notes, bibliography, index

As the United States began its campaign against numerous Japanese-held islands in the Pacific, Japanese tactics required them to develop new weapons and strategies. One of the most crucial to the island assaults was a new group of amphibious gunboats that could deliver heavy fire close in to shore as American forces landed.

These gunboats were also to prove important in the interdiction of inter-island barge traffic and, late in the war, the kamikaze threat. Several variations of these gunboats were developed, based on the troop carrying LCI(L). They included three conversions of the LCI(L), with various combinations of guns, rockets, and mortars, and a fourth gunboat, the LCS(L), based on the same hull but designed as a weapons platform from the beginning. By the end of the war the amphibious gunboats had proven their worth. 1 vol, 408 pgs 2013 US, McFARLAND & COMPANY
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1-235020 Rijken, Kees OPERATION OYSTER: WWII's Forgotten Raid: The Daring Low Level Attack on the Philips Radio Works Operation Oyster was carried out on the 6th December, 1942 by 2 Group RAF. Considered to be a notable success for the Allies, it cost the Germans an estimated six months of lost production time against the Philips Radio Works in Eindhoven, The Netherlands -- the central hub of German radio navigational and radar technologies. Operation Oyster struck at the very heart of what Churchill termed 'the wizard war' against the Axis. Of the 93 Allied aircraft that took part, a total of 14 were lost. Includes 87 illustrations and 8 maps.1 vol, 240 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-210140 Rikmenspoel, Marc SUNWHEELS AND SIEGRUNEN: Wiking, Nordland, Nederland and the Germanic Waffen-SS in Photograph Volume 1 Oversized at 11.5 x 8.25, with 700+ b/w photos. First of two volumes.

Western European collaboration with the Germans is still misunderstood, nearly 70 years after the end of World War II. On the one hand, the countries involved have usually played down the number of volunteers they provided, while on the other, German propaganda often overstated the participation of foreigners, especially in the Waffen-SS.

The reality was that tens of thousands of volunteers from the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland served in the Waffen-SS and the Legions it sponsored. They fought alongside other volunteers and conscripts from Estonia and Latvia in battles that are rarely mentioned in English-language literature, yet were often of decisive importance and vast scale.

The unprecedented coverage begins in this volume with the founding of the Germania Regiment in 1935, and continues with the forming of the famous Wiking Division in late 1940. Wiking is followed across Ukraine in 1941, and to the Caucasus the next year. The Dutch and Flemish Legions are shown in the hellish fighting along the Volkhov River, and the coverage extends to the Norwegian Legion that took part in the siege of Leningrad, and the Danish volunteers that were flown into the notorious Demyansk pocket. Even the little-known Norwegian ski company is portrayed during its time near the Arctic Circle in northern Russia. The photos include personalities, rare insignia, uniform details, many vehicle shots, and highly detailed captions.1 vol, 432 pgs 2015 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-ATO041 Rinella, Michael AGAINST THE ODDS # 41: Circle of Fire -- Siege of Cholm 1942 Though now largely forgotten, the successful defense of Cholm by Kampfgruppe Scherer ranks as one of the great small unit sieges of WWII. Now you can relive the first 10 days of this epic battle, when the underfed soldiers of the Soviet 3rd Shock Army attempted to capture the town, its food, and its vital road hub on the march and avoid what would ultimately become a long and unsuccessful siege.

As the Soviet side, you have more men, stronger artillery, and armor. As the German side, you have the town, the high ground, and air power. Hitler has declared Cholm a festung: there will be no withdrawal. In the waist-deep snow and sub-zero temperatures the battle will be fought to the last man and the last grenade.

Circle of Fire: The Siege of Cholm, 1942, by designer Michael Rinella, uses an updated version of the low-complexity area-impulse system first used in the award-winning Avalon Hill classic Storm Over Arnhem. Unlike that game, however, this design includes a hallmark of later area-impulse games: the sudden death mechanism to end turns unpredictably.

The game includes a full size area map produced directly from aerial photographs and situational maps, and 176 large counters. Easy to learn, quick to set up, and fast to play, Circle of Fire is both a great introduction to the area-impulse system and a great introductory conflict simulation game.1 vol, 60 pgs 2013 US, AGAINST THE ODDS
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1-216340 Rivas, Santiago BRAZILIANS AT WAR: Brazilian Aviation in the Second World War When WWII erupted, Latin America - despite being initially neutral - became part of it. Brazil, with its large provision of goods to the Allied Powers, was soon a victim of the Axis submarines - leading to the urgent development of an anti-submarine aviation arm.

As it was developed, it also sent a fighter squadron and an observation unit to the Mediterranean Front - taking part in the operations over Northern Italy and supporting the Brazilian ground forces, as well as other Allied units, until the end of the war. Includes 270 photos (35 in color), 6 maps, 10 tables, and 10 color profiles.

This book covers the story of both the operations along the Brazilian coasts and on Italy and contains a large volume of information that is not been published in English before, including many photographs and color profiles of the aircraft.1 vol, 96 pgs 2018 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-220120 Robinson, Stephen FALSE FLAGS: Disguised German Raiders of World War II False Flags tells the epic untold story of German raider voyages to the South Seas during the early years of World War II. In 1940 the raiders Orion, Komet, Pinguin, and Kormoran left Germany and waged a 'pirate war' in the South Seas as part of Germany's strategy to attack the British Empire's maritime trade on a global scale. Their extraordinary voyages spanned the globe and are maritime sagas in the finest tradition of seafaring.

The four raiders voyaged across the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian oceans as well as the Arctic and Antarctic. They sank or captured 62 ships in a forgotten naval war that is now being told in its entirety for the first time. The Orion and Komet terrorized the South Pacific and New Zealand waters before Pearl Harbor when the war was supposed to be far away. The Pinguin sank numerous Allied merchant ships in the Indian Ocean before mining the approaches to Australian ports and capturing the Norwegian whaling fleet in Antarctica. The Kormoran raided the Atlantic but will always be remembered for sinking the Australian cruiser Sydney off Western Australia, killing all 645 sailors on board in tragic circumstances.1 vol, 336 pgs 2016 NEW ZEALAND, EXISLE PUBLISHING
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1-1947618 Rocca, Samuel The Jewish Brigade in the British Army and Jewish units during World War II Includes 16 full-color pages, with many b/w illustrations and maps. Italian text, but English captions to images. All color plates have full English translations.

During the Second World War, no less than 35,000 Jews from Palestine, then under British mandate, served in the British army as volunteers. Towards the end of the war, in September 1944, was created a Jewish Brigade fighter, that servants' on the Italian front. Meanwhile, volunteers from Mandatory Palestine Jews served in the most 'diverse units' of the British Army, in foreign non-combatants as the pioneers (Army Pioneer Corps), transport (Royal Army Service Corps), genius (Royal Engineers), and units' fighters as artillery (Royal Artillery), aviation
(Royal Air Force) and Navy (Royal Navy), and of course the health '(Royal Army Medical
Corps).

No fewer than 3,500 women served as auxiliaries in the ATS (Auxiliary Territorial Service) in various tasks. Volunteers Jews of Palestine were present in all theaters of war in which they fight, 'the British Army from France in 1940, Greece and Crete in 1941, the deserts of Egypt and Cyrenaica from 1940 until 1943, Ethiopia in 1941, Sicily and Italy from 1943 to 1945. Several doctors were found to operate in India, and some pilots flew combat missions against the Japanese in Burma. In addition, various special units were created, including the 51 Commando, the Special Interrogation Group (SIG), acting over the lines Afrika Korps, and various paratroopers acted on behalf of the Special Operations Executive in the Balkans, Italy, and several countries in Central Europe. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2012 ITALY, SOLDIER SHOP
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1-235330 Rogalski, Wielaw SPECIAL OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE: Polish Section - The Death of the Second Polish Republic The primary aim of Special Operations Executive: Polish Section is to ascertain the ultimate effectiveness of SOE assistance provided to the Second Polish Republic during the Second World War. The first chapter examines early contacts made between British and Polish military authorities following the signing of the pact of mutual assistance between the two countries in 1939.

The second chapter analyses certain issues pertaining to the Polish forces prior to the opening of conflict, namely the shortages of modern equipment, military know-how and a defensive plan. Chapter three looks at the Polish defensive war, its failure and the consequences of defeat. The narrative then follows the retreat of the Polish Government together with remnants of the Polish forces to France and then to Britain. This is followed by an examination of the nascent underground resistance movement.

The subsequent chapter looks SOE origins and the establishment of SOE Polish Section, focusing on the unique relationship that developed between the Poles and the Polish Section. It considers the training of Polish Special Forces in Britain by SOE and their subsequent parachuting deep behind enemy lines in Poland. The difficulties surrounding the establishment of an effective air bridge between the West and occupied Poland and how ensuing problems were overcome is also considered. Events drastically change when the Soviet Union joins the western allies after Operation Barbarossa. This precipitated a significant adjustment in the relationship between the Polish Section, Prime Minister Winston Churchill, and the Poles.

The difficulty being Moscow's policy to dismantle the Second Republic in favor of a communist People's Republic of Poland after the war. The conundrum for London was how to continue championing the Second Republic authorities exiled in London, whilst at the same time supporting the Soviet campaign on the Eastern Front. Thus, as the war progressed, Britain could not bring itself to alienate Moscow. Incluides 5 b/w illustrations, 6 b/w photos, 35 maps, and 1 diagram.1 vol, 254 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-214350 Rogalski, Wieslaw DIVIDED LOYALTY: Britain's Polish Ally During World War II At the outbreak of WWI, Poland was a quasi-military state undergoing rapid political and social change. Nevertheless, Britain signed an agreement with the country as part of its decision to adopt a policy of encircling Germany - a resolution requiring an ally in the East.

On the collapse of Poland in October 1939, the country's political opposition executed a coup against the Polish Government and formed a new administration, which was recognized by the Allies as the Polish Government in Exile. This regime change precipitated a feud between the supporters of the new and old governments, which lasted throughout the war.

In 1945, the British removed their recognition of the exiled government - now based in London - to pave the way for the Soviet Union to impose a communist administration in Poland.1 vol, 224 pgs 2017 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-223280 Rogers, Anthony Siege of Malta 1940-42 Images of War Series For nearly two and a half years, from June 1940 until late 1942, Malta was subjected to one Axis air raid after another.

The Mediterranean island was effectively beleaguered, reliant for defense on antiaircraft guns and often-outnumbered fighter aircraft and dependent for survival on naval supply convoys.

The Axis attempted to bomb and starve Malta into submission, attacking ports, military and industrial areas, leading to Malta becoming one of the most intensively bombed areas of the Second World War, with well over 3000 alerts before the end of hostilities.

But against the odds, and at heavy cost, Malta was held. Malta was vital to Allied success in North Africa, dominating Axis supply routes to the region. It was a remarkable, intense campaign, a crucial turning point in the Second World War, and one of the Allies' greatest tactical and strategic victories.

This is an account of that desperate time, as witnessed by those who were there and illustrated by their wartime photographs. Included is a special color section focusing on reminders of the battle in a series of more recent images.
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1-229820 Rogers, Anthony BRANDENBURGER:Wartime Photographs of Wilhelm Walther - Images Of War series In March 1940, Oberleutnant Wilhelm Walther transferred from Aufklarungs-Abteilung 5, an armored reconnaissance unit, to Bau-Lehr-Bataillon z.b.V. 800 - forerunner of what would soon be known as the 'Brandenburger'. Two months later, he led a commando action in the Netherlands and became the first of his unit to be awarded the Ritterkreuz (Knight's Cross).

By May 1944, Walther was an Oberstleutnant and an experienced regimental commander in what had evolved as the Division 'Brandenburg'. He would eventually join Obersturmbannfuhrer Otto Skorzeny's SS-Jagdverbande as Chief of Staff, before seeing out the last days of the war with the short-lived Schutzkorps Alpenland. Presents 250 black and white mono illustrations together with the original German captions and English translations, that portray the life and times of this career officer, from the German annexation of the Sudetenland in 1938, to operations in Russia, Greece and the Balkans during 1941-44.

This unique collection of rare images was sourced from the photograph album of Wilhelm Walther and may appeal to militaria collectors, modelers, and re-enactment groups.
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1-235810 Roscoe, Theodore UNITED STATES DESTROYER OPERATIONS: World War II Oversized at 9x12 inches. Prepared from official logs, war diaries, action records, and other reports, this details the operations of US destroyers across the globe 1941-1945. Loaded with black and white photos and maps.1 vol, 160 pgs 1975 UK, HAMLYN
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1-51074 Roskill, Captain S.W. WAR AT SEA, THE:V3.2 The definitive history of the Royal Navy and those who served alongside, many maps, appendices.1 vol, 502 pgs 1998 NASHVILLE, BATTERY PRESS
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1-191640 Ross, Robert Todd Parachute Rifle Company Living Historian's Introduction to the Equipment, Organization, Tactics and Techniques of the U.S. Army's Elite Airborne Troops in Combat on the Western Front in WWII, 100's color and b/w images.1 vol, 208 pgs 2010 ATGLEN, SCHIFFER BOOKS
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1-972008 Rottman, Gordon 008 US Marine vs Japanese Infantryman - Guadalcanal 1942-43 The brutal fighting between US Marines and Japanese infantry on the island of Guadalcanal in many ways came to typify the island-hopping war in the Pacific. This book not only explores the differing tactics and equipment used by the two combatants but also shows how the challenges of fighting in inhospitable tropical jungles impacted on soldiers on the ground, as combatants had to deal not only with their determined opponents but also the twin issues of disease and stretched supply lines. Written by a former special forces veteran with extensive knowledge of jungle warfare, this fully illustrated book lifts the veil on one of the most pivotal and ferocious close combat duels of World War II.

Contents
Introduction
The opposing sides
The Battle of the Tenaru: August 19-21, 1942
The Henderson Field Attack: September 12-14, 1942
The Matanikau Counteroffensive: October 23-26, 1942
Analysis
Aftermath
Orders of battle
Bibliography
Index
1 vol, 80 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-80340 Ruiz, Captain C. Kenneth USN(Ret) LUCK OF THE DRAW Memoir of a WWII Submariner, he served on the USS Pollack on eight patrols, sinking 50,000 tons of Japanese shipping, b/w maps/photos/drawings.1 vol, 304 pgs 2005 US, ZENITH PRESS
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1-226190 Russell, John THEIRS THE STRIFE: The Forgotten Battles of British Second Army and Armeegruppe Blumentritt, April 1945 The British VIII and XII Corps runs into a new German division made up of naval troops, a Waffen-SS battalion of Hitler Youth and some of the last available Tiger and Panther tanks on the North German Plain in early April 1945. Despite the Germans' inexperience, they are well-motivated troops and determined to acquit themselves to the best of their ability. The destruction of a Churchill tank on the outskirts of Minden on 6 April marked the opening of 11 days of fierce action. For all the combatants, the war is very far from over. Includes 97 black and white photos, 25 black and white figures, and 74 black and white maps.

Although parts of the book were previously published as No Triumphant Procession, this book reflects many years of additional research by the author and provides a significantly broader history. In particular it describes the detail of 6th Airborne and 11th Armoured Division's hard-fought battles for bridgeheads over the Weser, 11th Armoured Division's demanding advance to the Aller, the subsequent battle for the Essel bridgehead and the heavily contested advance to Winsen. The book includes air actions by the RAF and Luftwaffe, the impact of Ultra decrypts, and there are two contextual chapters recording the organization, equipment and state of the participating British and German forces. The Epilogue explores the British strengths and weaknesses and provides an in-depth analysis of why some German units offered stubborn resistance so close to the war's end. 1 vol, 502 pgs 2020 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-217500 Rutherford, Jeff THE GERMAN ARMY ON THE EASTERN FRONT: An Inner View of the Ostheer's Experiences of War Histories of the German army on the Eastern Front generally focus on battlefield exploits on the war as it was fought in the front line. They tend to neglect other aspects of the army's experience, particularly its participation in the racial war demanded by the leadership of the Reich. Using a selection of revealing extracts from a wide range of wartime documents, it looks at the totality of the Wehrmacht's war in the East.

The documents have previously been unpublished or have never been translated into English, and they offer a fascinating inside view of the army's actions and attitudes. Combat is covered, and complicity in Hitler's war of annihilation against the Soviet Union. There are sections on the conduct of the war in the rear areas logistics, medical, judicial, and the army's tactics, motivation, and leadership. The entire text is informed by the latest research into the reality of the conflict as it was perceived and understood by those who took part.1 vol, 288 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-202190 Sadler, John OPERATION MERCURY: The Fall of Crete 1941 Unlike the few other books written on the catastrophic fall of Crete in May 1941, this book concentrates on the military actions between the first German paratroop landing on 20 May and the final defeat and evacuation on 30 May.

As well as studying the strengths, tactics, leadership and weapons of both sides, the book contains numerous graphic personal anecdotes by participants, be they German, Allied, or Cretan. While the battle was a decisive defeat for the Allies, the Germans made a disastrous start. How they recovered from this so spectacularly is well covered.

This is a worthy addition to the Battleground series being both a fine study of the conflict and an invaluable guide. The Author has visited Crete on many occasions and knows the ground well.1 vol, 256 pgs 2006 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-211490 Sadler, John OPERATION AGREEMENT: Jewish Commandos and the Raid on Tobruk The Special Interrogation Group (SIG) was the most exceptional of Special Forces. Created to raid behind enemy lines posing as German troops, the SIG was largely made up of German Jews who were all too aware of the dangers they faced -- capture meant either death or deportation to a concentration camp.

In 1942, Operation Agreement saw the SIG tasked with taking part in a raid on Tobruk, where they were to make up the land-based element of the attack. Disguised as POWs under escort by German-speaking SIGs the group covered close to 1,700 miles of desert to reach their target. The ruse worked perfectly and the SIG went on to destroy a number of coastal guns before eventually being overwhelmed by Axis forces.

This is the history of the SIG, revealing startling details about the group and offering moving insights into the Jewish volunteers.1 vol, 376 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-223030 Sadler, John GHOST PATROL: A History of the Long Range Desert Group 1940 - 1945 Hardback version.

The origins of most of the west's Special Forces can be traced back to the Long Range Desert Group which operated across the limitless expanses of the Libyan Desert, an area the size of India, during the whole of the Desert War from 1940 - 1943. After the defeat of the Axis in North Africa they adapted to serve in the Mediterranean, the Greek islands, Albania, Yugoslavia and Greece. They became the stuff of legend.

The brainchild of Ralph Bagnold, a prewar desert explorer, featured, in fictional terms in The English Patient, who put all of his expertise into the creation of a new and, by the standards of the day, highly unorthodox unit. Conventional tactical thinking shunned the deep heart of the vast desert as it was thought to be a different planet, a harsh, inhospitable wilderness where British forces could not possibly survive even less operate effectively. Bagnold, Pat Clayton, and Bill Kennedy Shaw created a whole new type of warfare.

Using specially adapted vehicles and the techniques they'd learned in the'30s, recruiting only men of the right temperament and high levels of fitness and endurance, the first patrols set out bristling with automatic weapons. The 30-cwt Chevy truck and the famous Jeep have become iconic, the LRDG, in a dark hour, was the force which took the fight to the enemy, roving over the deep desert - a small raider's paradise, attacking enemy convoys and outposts, destroying aircraft and supplies, forcing the Axis to expend more and more resources protecting their vulnerable lines.

Their work was often dangerous, always taxing, exhausting and uncomfortable. They were a new breed of soldier. The Axis never managed to equip any similar unit, they never escaped their fear of the scorching wilderness. Once the desert war was won they transferred their skills to the Mediterranean sector, re-training as mountain guerrillas, serving in the ill-fated Dodecanese campaign, then in strife torn Albania, Yugoslavia and Greece, fighting alongside the mercurial partisans at a time the Balkans were sliding towards communist domination or civil war.1 vol, 384 pgs 2020 US, CASEMATE
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1-223290 Sagarra, Pablo Hitler's Spanish Division On 22 June 1941, Hitler's armies launched Operation Barbarossa and swept in to the Soviet Union. On the same day, the Spanish Foreign Minister, Ramon Serrano Suner, contacted the German embassy in Madrid with an extraordinary proposal - would the German government welcome the addition of a force of Spanish volunteers in the war against the Russians?

Officially designed by the Wehrmacht as the 250th Infantry Division, but commonly referred to as the Azul or Blue Division after the color of Spain's Falangist (Fascist) Party, this force initially amounted to some 18,000 volunteers under the command of the fiercely anti-communist General Agustin Munoz-Grandes. Of the first 18,694 men who entrained for Germany during July 1941, seventy percent, including every officer from captain on up, were from the regular army, whilst most of the rest were Spanish Civil War veterans.

By the time that the Blue Division returned home, 47,000 Spaniards had been involved in fighting on the Russian front. There were 22,000 casualties: 4,500 dead, 8,000 wounded, 7,800 sick and 1,600 suffering from frostbite. As the authors reveal, Spaniards also volunteered or served in other units or organization.

This highly illustrated book examines the history, personalities, and uniforms and equipment of those men and women who volunteered to serve alongside Hitler's armies. Along with full color drawings, there are many rare photographs provided by survivors.
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1-218090 Salinger, Mark THE FIRST BRIDGE TOO FAR: The Battle of Primosole Bridge 1943 Primosole Bridge in Sicily (13-16 July 1943) provided the stage for the first instance of opposing elite paratroopers parachuting into battle and then fighting each other in a see-saw battle raging under the blazing Mediterranean sky.

The British paratroopers of the famed Parachute Regiment's 1st Parachute Brigade, known as the 'Red Devils,' fought their equally esteemed German paratrooper opponents, known as the 'Green Devils,' in a battle of attrition central to the entire success of the Allies' first invasion of Hitler's Fortress Europe.

These two sets of elite Devils fought each other to a standstill in Hellish conditions. The paratroopers found themselves cut off behind enemy lines with dwindling ammunition and ever-growing enemy forces encircling. Their courage and determination in standing up to overwhelming odds allowed the ground forces to arrive and capture the bridge in the nick of time before it was destroyed. The hard-won experience gained by the 1st Parachute Brigade was again tested only a year later at the Battle of Arnhem, the battle christened 'a bridge too far.'

It was in fact an almost identical battle, but on a larger scale, to the ferocious fight that the British paratroopers had faced at Primosole Bridge. The Battle of Arnhem is well documented. The Battle of Primosole Bridge, which provided the foundations for the men and planning for later operations, is virtually unheard of and needs to be told at last in order to honor the sacrifice of the Britain's unsung war heroes.1 vol, 256 pgs 2018 US, CASEMATE
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1-208880 Salisbury, Trevor THE RISE OF HITLER ILLUSTRATED: Images Of War Series A Nazi propaganda book found in the ruins of a bomb-damaged German home in 1945 and recovered as a souvenir by a British soldier. It forms the basis for this photographic account of Hitler's early days as he gains acceptance and eventually took over the hearts and minds of the German people. Includes 150 b/w photos.1 vol, 176 pgs 2015 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-236230 Sangster, Andrew FLAWED COMMANDERS AND STRATEGY IN THE BATTLE FOR ITALY: 1943-45 The book analyzes the errors in the strategies, tactics, coalition communications, and operations at campaign-command level can clearly be seen in first-hand accounts of the Italian campaign from 1943 Sicily to the end of the war in 1945 Northern Italy. Explores the intentions, motives, plans, and deeds while offering insight into the decisions made by five commanders: Montgomery, Alexander, Patton, Clark, and Kesselring.1 vol, 288 pgs 2023 UK, CASEMATE
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1-215410 Santarini, Marco BISMARCK AND HOOD: The Battle of the Denmark Strait - A Technical Analysis for a New Perspective The legendary Battle of the Denmark Strait, which saw the mighty German battleship Bismarck sink Britain's HMS Hood in an epic duel of the titans, has been dogged by controversy to this day. Was the doomed HMS Hood really sunk by a shell that penetrated her wooden decks to explode in one of her magazine compartments? Others believe that Bismarck's fortunate shell detonated in Hood's cordite supply - the powder that propelled 82lb shells some staggering 17,700 yards - suggesting that damage examined on the wreck indicates a more distinct explosion. Or was the Hood's destructive and violent demise a new, and until now, unexplained act of war?

The sinking of HMS Hood on Empire Day, 24 May 1941, resulted in the single largest loss of life for the Royal Navy during the Second World War: 1,415 lives were lost. There were absolutely no traces of any crewmen save three survivors. Bismarck and Hood: The Battle of the Denmark Strait - A Technical Analysis is a controversial and electric study of this infamous battle.

The author, a rear admiral in the Italian Navy, is a leading expert in gunnery and his book, a work of over two decades of study, further investigates this battle in an attempt to attain a more credible explanation. The events and tactics leading up to the battle are explained within their various contexts and a cinematic and ballistic model of the battle was developed, essential for a statistical analysis of Hood's sinking. Certainly, no one will ever be able to confirm what exactly happened in the Denmark Strait on that fateful day, but this fascinating book disposes of myths and falsehoods to give a more definitive and realistic interpretation of this iconic battle between HMS Hood and Bismarck.1 vol, 168 pgs 2017 UK, FONTHILL MEDIA
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1-204820 Sasser, Charles W. TWO FRONTS, ONE WAR: WWII While examining the wider historical perspective to lay the foundation, this book relates the individual stories of the Second World War - of Allied bomber pilots shot down over Germany, of American dog faces fighting to grip a toehold on Iwo Jima, of men struggling for survival during the Bataan Death March, of tankers in Europe and pilots who flew the first B-29s against Japan's mainland, of incredible feats of heroism and self-sacrifice, and even of great wartime romances.

The author interviewed more than two dozen US veterans for this book. Most of these stories have never before been published. Together, they provide a true account of what the war was really like for those individuals who actually fought it on the two main fronts of the war - Europe and the South Pacific. 1 vol, 224 pgs 2014 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-225810 Sauer, Arno IN THE HELL OF THE EASTERN FRONT: The Fate of a Young Soldier During the Fighting in Russia in WW2 Fritz Sauer initially joined the ranks of the Reichsarbeitsdienst, the Reich Labour Service, but was posted to Infantry Regiment No. 437 (132nd Infantry Division) in April 1942, first in the Crimea and then the Leningrad areas. He recalls events such as recovering the body of a fallen colleague from No Man's Land, the terrifying experience of facing a Red Army infantry attack, Soviet tank assaults, and the moment when a group of comrades in a neighboring crater were hit by a shell. He became a casualty himself when he was badly wounded in the legs during a counterattack.

After his recovery and retraining in a convalescent unit, Fritz was detailed to serve as a guard in a prisoner of war camp - still on the Eastern Front. Transferred to a tank assault regiment during the last year of the war, he was ordered to make contact with another unit, but lost his way in the snow. After sheltering with a farmer's family, Fritz decided to head west, fleeing before the advancing Red Army. His subsequent journey home took many twists and turns1 vol, 192 pgs 2020 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-206090 Saunders, Andy Luftwaffe Bombers in the Battle of Britain - Images of War Luftwaffe Bombers in the Battle of Britain will contains some 140-150 images of German bomber aircraft during the summer of 1940. The images will cover the entirety of the battle and will depict losses across Britain during this period. Each picture will tell its own story, and will be fully captioned with historical detail.

Each section will have a short introduction and the images will include those of shot down aircraft, including relatively intact machines, badly damaged/destroyed wreckages, photographs of pilots and other related illustrations. All images are from the author's unique collection of wartime photographs of Luftwaffe losses, collected from a variety of sources across some thirty-five years of research.1 vol, 160 pgs 2014 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-206100 Saunders, Andy Aircraft Salvage in the Battle of Britain and the Blitz - Images of War Aircraft Salvage in the Battle of Britain and Blitz will comprise of some 140-150 images of the work of RAF and civilian salvage squads during the Battle of Britain, the Blitz and beyond. The images will depict losses across Britain, both RAF and German, during this period. Each picture will tell its own story, and will be fully captioned with historical detail. The author will be covering a topic that has rarely been examined in this detail.

Each section will have a short introduction and the images will include those of shot down aircraft, including relatively intact machines, badly damaged/destroyed wreckages, photographs of pilots and other related illustrations. All images are from the author's unique collection of wartime photographs of Luftwaffe losses, collected from a variety of sources across some thirty-five years of research.1 vol, 144 pgs 2014 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-209330 Saunders, Andy LUFTWAFFE BOMBERS IN THE BLITZ 1940-1941: Images of War series Comprises of 140-150 images of German bomber aircraft during the Blitz of 1940-1941. The images will cover the entirety of the Blitz and will also depict losses across Britain during this period. Each picture will tell its own story and will be fully captioned with historical detail.

Each section will have a short introduction and the images will include those of shot down aircraft, including relatively intact machines, badly damaged/destroyed/wrecked aircraft, pilots, and other related illustrations. All images are from the author's unique collection of wartime photographs of Luftwaffe losses, collected from a variety of sources across some 35 years of research.1 vol, 144 pgs 2015 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-219520 Saunders, Tim ARRAS: Counter-Attack 1940 On 21 May 1940 during the ill-fated Dunkirk Campaign, the British launched an operation spearheaded by two tank regiments to help secure the city of Arras. This was the only significant armored operation mounted by the British during the campaign. Includes 32 black and white illustrations.

Poorly coordinated and starting badly, the Matilda tanks ran into the flanks of Rommel's over-extended 7th Panzer Division. With the German antitank guns unable to penetrate the armor of the British tanks, Rommel's infantry fell into chaos as the Matildas plunged deep into their flank. The Germans were machine-gunned and started to surrender in large numbers but with the British infantry lagging well behind, fighting their own battles in the villages, there was no one to round them up.

Into this scene of chaos entered Rommel whose personal leadership and example started to steady his troops and organize an effective response, despite being spattered with the brains of his aide de camp. This was classic Rommel but in the aftermath, he claimed to have been attacked by five divisions.

The Arras counterattack contributed to Hitler issuing the famous 'halt order' to his Panzers that arguably did much to allow the British Army to withdraw to Dunkirk and escape total destruction.1 vol, 0 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-220680 Saunders, Tim OPERATION TOTALIZE By early August 1944, the Germans fighting in Normandy had been worn down by the battles around Caen, while to the west, the American breakout was finally gaining momentum. Now was the time to launch II Canadian Corps south towards Falaise. With much of the German armor having been stripped away for the Mortain Counter-Attack, hopes ran high that the Corps, reinforced with British tanks, the 51st Highland and the Polish Armored Divisions, would repeat the success of their predecessors in the Battle of Amiens.

An innovative change of tactics to a night armored assault and the conversion of seventy-two self-propelled guns to armored personnel carriers for the accompanying infantry was very successful, but up against their implacable foes, 12th Hitlerjugend SS Panzer Division, the pause for bombing allowed Kurt 'Panzer' Meyer to deploy his division. Consequently, when the 4th Canadian and Polish Armored Divisions were launched into their first battle they made frustratingly little progress. As the Canadians advanced over the following days, the battle degenerated into a costly fight for ground as the Hitlerjugend struggled to contain the inexperienced Poles and Canadians.

Operation Totalize is renowned for the death of SS panzer Ace Michael Wittmann at the hands of Trooper Joe Ekins and the destruction of Worthington Force, the result of a navigational error1 vol, 224 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-227290 Saunders, Tim 12th Hitlerjugend SS Panzer Division in Normandy Raised in 1943 with 17-year-olds from the Hitler Youth movement, the Hitlerjugend Panzer Division emerged as one of the most effective German divisions fighting in the West. The core of the division was a cadre of offices and NCOs provided by Hitler's bodyguard division, the elite Leibstandarte, with the aim of producing a division of 'equal value' to fight alongside them in I SS Panzer Corps. Includes 60 black and white illustrations and maps.

During the fighting in Normandy, the Hitlerjugend proved to be implacable foes to both the British and the Canadians, repeatedly blunting Montgomery's offensives. Despite huge disadvantages from constant Allied air attack, highly destructive naval gunfire, and a chronic lack of supplies and replacements, they fought with skill and a degree of determination well beyond the norm from D+1 to the Falaise Pocket1 vol, 320 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-228020 Saunders, Tim NORMANDY 1944: The Fight for Point 103, Tilly-sur-Seulles and Vilers Bocage Difficulties on 50th Division's beaches and lost opportunities allowed time for the 12th Hitlerjugend SS Panzer Division and the equally elite 130th Panzer Lehr Division to arrive in Normandy, despite delays of their own caused by allied fighter bombers. The result was 4th Armoured Brigade's thrust south encountered opposition from the start and was firmly blocked just south of Point 103 after an advance of less than 5 miles.

A major counter-attack by Panzer Lehr failed, as did a renewed British attempt, this time by the vaunted 7th Armoured Division, which was halted at Tilly sur Seulles. From here the fighting became a progressively attritional struggle in the hedgerows of the Bocage country south of Bayeux. More and more units were drawn into the fighting, which steadily extended west. Finally, an opportunity, via the Caumont Gap, to outflank the German defences was taken and 7th Armoured Division reached Villers Bocage. Here the County of London Yeomanry encountered the newly arrived tiger tanks of Michael Wittmann, with disastrous results. The Desert Rats were forced to withdraw having lost much of their reputation.
1 vol, 336 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-236220 Saunders, Tim THE BATTLE OF THE REICHSWALD: Rhineland February 1945 Originally hoping to use the frozen winter ground for a speedy assault, a thaw set in days before Operation Veritable began attack the wooded Reichswald Plug between the rivers Rhine and Maas. On the morning of 8 February, after protracted bombardment but in the worst possible ground conditions, the Allied attack slowly progressed against the German 84th Division.

It took all of the first day to break through the mud and defenses into the Reichswald, while to the north, Canadians and Scots struggled across equally sodden open country with the Rhine floods rising fast. Despite the conditions, overnight the Canadians took to the flood waters to seize what were now island villages and the Scots dashed to capture the vital Materborn, which overlooked Kleve.

With heavy rain compounding difficulties, mud and flood waters made movement of men and supplies increasingly difficult. Despite this and the arrival of German reinforcements, the Allies fought their way forward, forcing the Reichswald Plug and opening the way into the Rhineland and the final phases of the war.1 vol, 224 pgs 2023 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-201380 Schaufler, Hans PANZER WARFARE ON THE EASTERN FRONT Vivid narrative of tank combat on the brutal Eastern Front during World War II. Describes clashes between German Tigers and Soviet T-34s and covers the German invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941, Stalingrad, Kursk, and more. Contains numerous first-hand accounts. 100 b/w photos.1 vol, 352 pgs 2013 US, STACKPOLE BOOKS
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1-218740 Schaufler, Hans PANZERS ON THE VISTULA: Retreat and Rout in East Prussia 1945 Hans Schaufler fought as the commander of a Jagdpanther tank destroyer in rearguard actions against the Red Army in East Prussia in 1945. Then, as an infantryman, he took part in the doomed defense of Danzig and made a daring escape across the Baltic in a small boat. This is his story, and it is the story of tens of thousands of soldiers and civilians who were caught up in the chaos and tragedy of the German retreat. His eyewitness account is one of the most revealing records we have of the experience of the collapse of the Third Reich in the east. Includes 45 b&w illustrations.

He describes the German army's tactics as they fell back before the Soviet advance and the appalling conditions and the fear and panic that gripped the city. Acute shortages of men, equipment, ammunition, and fuel crippled the defense, but extraordinary resilience, heroism, and ingenuity still motivated the soldiers who were fighting for a lost cause and facing certain defeat.1 vol, 160 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-30950 Scheibert, Horst ON TO STALINGRAD: Operation Winter Thunderstorm and the attempt to relieve Sixth Army, December 1942 This account, written by military historian and retired tank commander in 6th Panzer Division during the attempt, was first published in German in 1956. This is the first English translation. Utilizing many excerpts from war diaries, and telegrams sent during operations, it is a unique account of the entire operation from the situation in mid-November through the two German offensives to relieve Stalingrad, the Soviet counter-offensive, and ongoing fighting until early January. Includes 16 maps from the original edition1 vol, 144 pgs 2022 US, CASEMATE
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1-64330 Schneider, Wolfang PANZERTAKTIK:German Small-Unit Armour Tactics 9x12, hundreds of maps/diagrams/drawings and b/wphotos highlight this look at every aspect ofcompany level operations, excellent book.1 vol, 352 pgs 2000 CANADA, JJ FEDOROWICZ
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1-85030 Schneider, Wolfang DAS REICH TIGERS:Tigers of the 8.SS Panzer Regt. 9x12, (8) pages of color, maps, 1st hand accounts,for the first time this famous formation receivesa complete unit history devoted to it.1 vol, 396 pgs 2006 CANADA, JJ FEDOROWICZ
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1-191850 Schultz, Duane Crossing the Rapido-A Tragedy of World War II In Crossing the Rapido: A Tragedy of World War II, Duane Schultz follows the action at the ground level using survivors' interviews and army documents to tell the story of one division's sacrifice in war. In doing so, he demonstrates that the American soldier will face the greatest odds without protest, but expects those in command to share any failure or success. 40+ b/w illust, maps, biblio, index.
1 vol, 304 pgs 2010 US, WESTHOLME PUBLISHING
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1-80840 Sears, David LAST EPIC NAVAL BATTLE, THE:Voices from Leyte Gulf Moving account told thru the eyes of the veteranswho achieved victory in the biggest naval battleof WWII, b/w photos/map, notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 264 pgs 2005 US, PRAGER PUBLISHING
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1-25080 Seaton, Colonel Albert BATTLE FOR MOSCOW, THE Well-done account of a crucial WWII battle, b/w illust and maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 320 pgs 2003 EDISON, BOOK SALES INC
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1-210100 Seidelr, Hans HITLER'S ARTILLERY: 1939 - 1945 - Images of War Series Many of the photos of this illustrated record of the firepower of the German war machine between 1939 - 1945 came originally from the albums of individuals who took part in the war.

The images and text cover the guns in service with the Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS and provide a unique visual record of artillery pieces. These include the 7.5cm 1.IG18, the 10.5cm infantry gun, the powerful 15cm field howitzer, heavy 18cm and 21cm mortars, and others including captured French, British and Russian guns.

These and other weapons are seen in action in Poland, the Low Countries, France, Balkans, North Africa, Italy and, of course, Russia. Initially a key part of the Blitzkrieg offensive concept. The emphasis became defensive as the tide turned against the Germans. Using over 250 rare and unpublished photographs together with detailed captions and accompanying text, this book provides a unique insight into German weaponry from early Blitzkrieg campaigns to the final demise of the Nazi empire.1 vol, 160 pgs 2015 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-193700 Seidler, Hans Hitler's Tank Killer: Sturmgeschutz at War 1940 - 1945 - Images of War Series 11.5 x 7.5 inches, 250 b/w photos.

Sturmgeschutz III was originally designed as an assault weapon, but as war progressed it was increasingly used in a defensive role and evolved into an assault gun and tank destroyer. By 1943 its main role was providing anti-tank support to the units in its area of operation. This consequently led to many StuGs being destroyed in battle. Nonetheless, they were very successful as tank killers and destroyed, among others, many bunkers, pillboxes, and other defenses.

While not considered to be a true tank because it lacked a turret, the gun was mounded directly in the hull, with a low profile to reduce vehicle heights, and had a limited lateral traverse of a few degrees in either direction. Thus, the entire vehicle had to be turned in order to acquire targets. Omitting the turret made production much simpler and less costly, enabling greater numbers to be built. Most assault guns were mounted on the chassis of a Panzer III or Panzer IV, with the resultant model being called either a StuG III or StuG IV respectively. The StuG was one of the most effective tracked vehicles of World War II, and over 10,000 of them were eventually produced.1 vol, 160 pgs 2010 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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1-199660 Seidler, Hans Luftwaffe Flak and Field Divisions 1939-1945 - Images of War Series Describes the evolution of units from Luftwaffe Flak units to Luftwaffe Field Divisions such as the Hermann Goring Division. 7.5 x 9.5 inches, 160 pages, 250 b/w images.1 vol, 160 pgs 2012 UK, Pen and Sword
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1-202870 Seidler, Hans GERMAN MACHINE GUNS of the Second World War - Images of War Series Highly illustrated record of the German war machine between 1939 - 1945. Many of the photographs, all from the author's collection, come originally from the albums of individuals who took part in the war.

Arranged by theater chronologically, the book analyses the development of the machine gun and describes how the Germans carefully utilized weapons such as the MG34 and the much vaunted MG42 into both offensive and defensive roles. Supported by a host of other machine guns like the MP28, MP38/40 and the lethal Sturmgerher 44, it depicts how these formidable machine guns fought against an ever-increasing enemy threat.

Using over 250 rare and unpublished photographs together with detailed captions and accompanying text, this book provides a unique insight into German weaponry from early Blitzkrieg campaigns to the final demise of the Nazi empire. 1 vol, 144 pgs 2013 UK, PEN and SWORD
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1-223730 Seidler, Hans Hitler's Anti-Tank Weapons 1939-1945: Images Of War Hitler's Wehrmacht and SS units will be remembered for their aggressive 'Blitzkrieg' tactics. But, as the war progressed, the Germans, recognizing the offensive capability of armored warfare, developed an impressive range of anti-tank warfare weaponry and munitions. 250 black and white illustrations

Using many rare unpublished images this Images of War book covers the full Nazi anti-armor capability from the 3.7cm Pak 35, 5cm Pak 38 and 7.5cm Pak 40 to the versatile 8.8cm Flak feared by the Allies. Also featured are the half-tracks and converted Panzers that pulled or mounted these weapons and carried forward observers and reconnaissance elements.

Later hand-held anti-tank weapons came into service and were effective and economic against Allied armor. The Panzerfaust, with its shaped charge warhead, became the first disposable anti-tank weapon in history.

This comprehensive book shows this formidable range of weapons in action from Poland in 1939, through North Africa and the Eastern Front to the final collapse in 1945.
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1-225510 Seidler, Hans Knight's Cross Winners of the Waffen SS Another in the popular Images at War photo series details some of the exploits of most-decorated personalities of that infamous organization. Rare photos will portray men such as Sepp Dietrich, Theodor Eicke, and Michael Wittmann. The images are a mix of studio portraits and shots taken in the field. Includes 150 b/w photos and illustrations1 vol, 136 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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1-201850 Seodler, Hans HITLER'S BOY SOLDIERS: The Hitler Jugend Story - Images of War Series Founded in 1922 the Hitler Youth movement was the second oldest Nazi group. Comprising male youths aged 14 - 18, by December 1936 membership stood at over 5 million. During the Second World War, the role of Hitlerjugend evolved from assisting with the postal, train and fire services into full war fighting. Recruits went into units such as the elite 12th SS Panzer-Division 'Hitlerjugend' and we see graphic images of this Waffen-SS force in action both on the Eastern and Western fronts.

Even as the Nazi cause faced inevitable defeat these units fought with fanatical and disturbing bravery and after defeat in May 1945, elements carried out guerrilla actions in the Bavarian and Austrian mountains. 250 illustrations.1 vol, 128 pgs 2013 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-235370 Shafer, Robin BLOOD, DUST AND SNOW: Diaries of a Panzer Commander in Germany and on the Eastern Front A brutally honest, immediate, and unfiltered personal account about the war on the Eastern Front by Oberleutnant Friedrich Wilhelm Sander of the 11th Panzer-Regiment. This regiment made up the core of the 6th Panzer Division, which was involved in most of the major campaigns on the Eastern Front; campaigns such as Operation Barbarossa and Operation Winter Storm. Includes 150+ photos and include maps. Recently-discovered diaries cover the period from April 1938 to December 1943 and also offer insight into the mind of a young and highly politicized officer in the close-knit community of a German Panzer crew.1 vol, 445 pgs 2022 UK, GREENHILL BOOKS
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1-51450 Sharp, Charles GERMAN PANZER TACTICS ON WORLD WAR II 8.5x11 Combat tactics of German Armored Units from Section to Regiment, o/b's for Panzer & PanzerGrenadier Divisions, biblio.1 vol, 101 pgs 1998 US, GEORGE NAFZIGER
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1-AH0868 Shelley, Bruce FURY IN THE WEST - Game of the Battle of Shiloh - April 6 and 7, 1862. This is a solitaire game involving tank command-- that is you control a Sherman tank (17 variations) and command a crew assigned to the 4th Armored Division as you move out of the 'Cobra Breakout' following the Normandy invasion.

You and your tank move into a new territory and deal with German defenses situated in northern France and, as the campaign game goes on, across the Rhine and into Germany. You will need to make life and death decisions in managing your crew's actions, your tank's facing, and attempt to take out enemy forces without losing your tank (which is extremely challenging). The combat system utilizes an 'area map' for the larger scale movement of your 'task force' but then cleverly switches to an abstracted 'Battle Board' when contact is made with the enemy. Many time you are ambushed. Sometimes you are the 'lead tank' and draw the enemies fire. Other times you may actually have some High Velocity Armor Piercing loaded in your gun when you meet up with that Tiger lurking over the hill...

For those of you who like to roll percentile dice --this game's for you!
1 vol, 1 pgs 1987 US, AVALON HILL
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1-237270 Shelley, James THE GERMANS AND THE DIEPPE RAID: How Hitler's Wehrmacht Crushed Operation Jubilee Examines the Wehrmacht's role in defeating UK's Operation Jubilee (Dieppe raid on 19 August 1942), where the majority of the 6,100 soldiers and marines dispatched by Lord Louis Mountbatten were captured or killed. Addresses how Goebbels' propaganda machine exploited the victory, the reaction of the German people, and lessons learned by the Germans.1 vol, 248 pgs 2023 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-206440 Sheperd, Ben H TERROR IN THE BALKANS: German Armies and Partisan Warfare Germany's 1941 seizure of Yugoslavia led to an insurgency as bloody as any in World War II. The Wehrmacht waged a brutal counter-insurgency campaign in response, and by 1943 German troops in Yugoslavia were engaged in operations that ranked among the largest of the entire European war. Their actions encompassed massive reprisal shootings, the destruction of entire villages, and huge mobile operations unleashed not just against insurgents but also against the civilian population believed to be aiding them.

Includes: Before the Great War: Changes in the Officer Corps; Forging a Wartime Mentality: The Impact of World War I; Bridging Two Hells: The 1920s and 1930s; Invasion and Occupation: Yugoslavia, 1941; Islands in an Insurgent Sea: The 704th Infantry Division in Serbia; Settling Accounts in Blood: The 342nd Infantry Division in Serbia; Standing Divided: The Independent State of Croatia, 1942; Glimmers of Sanity: The 718th Infantry Division in Bosnia; The Morass: Attitudes Harden in the 718th Infantry Division; and The Devil's Division: The 369th Infantry Division in Bosnia, 1943.1 vol, 385 pgs 2014 US, HARVARD UNIVERSITY PRESS
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1-198910 Sides, Hampton GHOST SOLDIERS: The Epic Account of World War II's Greatest Rescue Mission On January 28, 1945, 121 hand-selected troops from the elite US Army 6th Ranger Battalion slipped behind enemy lines in the Philippines. Their mission: March thirty miles in an attempt to rescue more than 500 American and British POWs who had spent three years in a surreally hellish camp near the city of Cabanatuan. The prisoners included the last survivors of the Bataan Death March left in the camp, and their extraordinary will to live might soon count for nothing - elsewhere in the Philippines, the Japanese Army had already executed American prisoners as it retreated from the advancing US Army. As the Rangers stealthily moved through enemy-occupied territory, they learned that Cabanatuan had become a major transshipment point for the Japanese retreat, and instead of facing the few dozen prison guards, they could possibly confront as many as 8,000 battle-hardened enemy troops.

Hampton Sides' vivid minute-by-minute narration of the raid and his chronicle of the prisoners' wrenching experiences are masterful. But Ghost Soldiers is far more than a thrilling saga. Hampton Sides explores the mystery of human behavior under extreme duress - the resilience of the prisoners, who defied the Japanese authorities even as they endured unspeakable tortures; the violent cultural clashes with Japanese guards and soldiers steeped in the warrior ethic of Bushido; and the complex motivations of the US high command, some of whom could justly be charged with abandoning the men of Bataan in 1942. 1 vol, 352 pgs 2001 US, DOUBLEDAY
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2-198910 Sides, Hampton GHOST SOLDIERS: The Epic Account of World War II's Greatest Rescue Mission On January 28, 1945, 121 hand-selected troops from the elite US Army 6th Ranger Battalion slipped behind enemy lines in the Philippines. Their mission: March thirty miles in an attempt to rescue more than 500 American and British POWs who had spent three years in a surreally hellish camp near the city of Cabanatuan. The prisoners included the last survivors of the Bataan Death March left in the camp, and their extraordinary will to live might soon count for nothing - elsewhere in the Philippines, the Japanese Army had already executed American prisoners as it retreated from the advancing US Army. As the Rangers stealthily moved through enemy-occupied territory, they learned that Cabanatuan had become a major transshipment point for the Japanese retreat, and instead of facing the few dozen prison guards, they could possibly confront as many as 8,000 battle-hardened enemy troops.

Hampton Sides' vivid minute-by-minute narration of the raid and his chronicle of the prisoners' wrenching experiences are masterful. But Ghost Soldiers is far more than a thrilling saga. Hampton Sides explores the mystery of human behavior under extreme duress - the resilience of the prisoners, who defied the Japanese authorities even as they endured unspeakable tortures; the violent cultural clashes with Japanese guards and soldiers steeped in the warrior ethic of Bushido; and the complex motivations of the US high command, some of whom could justly be charged with abandoning the men of Bataan in 1942.

1 vol, 352 pgs 2001 US, DOUBLEDAY
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1-228080 Siegert, Richard THE TIGER FROM POZNAN In WWII, Poznan was a key river crossing and railway junction on the Polish-German border. When the alarm was given indicating the Red Army's approach in January 1945, the city's 80-100,000 German civilians were speedily evacuated, leaving a garrison of some 15,000 men, mostly poorly-armed infantry, to face the rigours of a siege conducted by a massively superior and ruthless enemy anxious to acquire this transport centre, which was vital for the advance on Berlin. Includes 50 black and white illustrations & maps.

Account of Eastern Front veteran Richard Siegert, the gunner and later commander of the defenders' sole Tiger tank. Since the death of the driver in a futile attempt to escape from a PoW camp in Russia just after the end of the war, Siegert is the only survivor of that crew able to pass its record on to posterity. His account details how the crew fought gallantly against impossible odds, even when the Tiger was immobilised and could only act as a stationary anti-tank gun post or pillbox during the last heroic days' fighting for the citadel. 1 vol, 184 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-218960 Sikora, Peter THE POLISH 'FEW': Polish Airmen in the Battle of Britain They came to fight for freedom and their country, they came to fight Germans. Men of the Polish Air Force, who had escaped first to France and then to Britain, to fly alongside the Royal Air Force just as Fighter Command faced its greatest challenge - the Battle of Britain.

Many of the Polish airmen joined existing RAF squadrons. The Poles also formed their own squadrons, but only four became operational during the Battle of Britain: Nos. 300 and 301, were bomber squadrons, with another two, Nos. 302 and 303, being fighter squadrons. Flying Hawker Hurricanes, both 302 and 303 squadrons were active by the middle of August 1940, just when they were most needed, at the height of the Battle of Britain, with Fighter Command stretched to its limit.

The Polish squadrons, battle-hardened from their encounters with the Luftwaffe during the invasion of Poland and Battle of France, soon made their mark. In particular, 303 Squadron become the highest-scoring unit of Fighter Command.

In total, 145 Polish pilots, the largest non-British contingent in Fighter Command at the time, fought in the Battle of Britain. While Winston Churchill praised the contribution of the 'Few', the pilots of many nationalities who had defended Britain, Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding was more specific: 'Had it not been for the magnificent material contributed by the Polish squadrons and their unsurpassed gallantry, I hesitate to say that the outcome of the Battle would have been the same.'1 vol, 595 pgs 2019 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-2137506 Simon Forty and Leo Marriott THE FALAISE GAP BATTLES: Normandy 1944 The Past & Present Series reconstructs historical battles by using photography, juxtaposing modern views with those of the past. It shows how much infrastructure has remained and points to the passing nature of things such as outfits, uniforms, and ephemera. More than 100 color and black and white photos and maps (contemporary and modern) and illustrations provide extensive coverage of the area of invasion.

The denouement of the battle of Normandy, the fighting around Falaise and Chambois in August 1944 and the pursuit of the retreating German armies to the Seine provided the Allies with an immense victory. After 10 weeks of hard attrition fighting, the Allies had broken loose from the bocage and the Germans' deep defenses around Caen. By the end of September, they would be close to the German border.

As US First Army and British Second Army squeezed the western and northern edges of the German salient, so Third Army rushed headlong eastwards and then north to create the lower of two pincers-the other formed as the Canadian First Army and the Polish 1st Armored Division pushed south of Caen.

As could be expected, the Germans did not simply give up: they fought furiously to keep the pincers from closing. When they did, attacks from inside the pocket to break out and outside the pocket to break in led to fierce fighting between Chambois and Argentan. When the dust settled, between 80,000 and 100,000 troops had been trapped by the Allied encirclement. Estimates vary considerably, but it seems safe to say that at least 10,000 of the German forces were killed and around 50,000 became PoWs. The rest, however, escaped, but without most of their equipment, destroyed in the battle or abandoned in the retreat over the Seine. Those that did escape were subsequently to reform, rearm, and conduct an effective defense into late 1944.1 vol, 64 pgs 2017 US, CASEMATE
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1-2137507 Simon Forty and Leo Marriott 1ST AIRBORNE: Market Garden 1944 The Past & Present Series reconstructs historical battles by using photography, juxtaposing modern views with those of the past. It shows how much infrastructure has remained and points to the passing nature of things such as outfits, uniforms, and ephemera. More than 100 color and black and white photos and maps (contemporary and modern) and illustrations provide extensive coverage of the area of invasion.

While the 6th Airborne Division had landed in France on D-Day and covered itself in glory, its counterpart, the 1st Airborne Division, had last seen action during an amphibious assault at Taranto on September 9, 1943, as part of the invasion of Italy. Returned to the UK in December 1943, it was held in reserve during the battle of Normandy and spent three months waiting for action, as plan after plan was proposed and then discarded, such was the speed of the Allied pursuit of the Germans.

In September 1944, however, 1st Airborne played a leading role in Operation Market-the air component of Operation Market Garden, an audacious attempt by the Allies to bypass the Siegfried Line and advance into the Ruhr. It was to be 1st Airborne's last action of the war. Encountering more resistance than expected, including II SS Panzer Corps, the division landed too far from Arnhem bridge, and fought bravely but in vain. Held up en route, particularly at Nijmegen, XXX Corps' advance to Arnhem stuttered and ran late. After nine days of fighting, 1st Airborne had lost 8,000 men around Arnhem when the survivors retreated across the Lower Rhine to safety. During those nine days, however, they had created a legend: first as the small unit under Lt-Col John Frost held the 'bridge too far' and then as the Oosterbeek perimeter came under sustained attack waiting for XXX Corps to arrive.1 vol, 64 pgs 2017 US, CASEMATE
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1-228270 Simon Forty, Patrick Hook, Nik Cornish RED ARMY INTO THE REICH A detailed narrative of how the Red Army pushed west and into Berlin in 1945. Combines campaign recaps, and contemporary photographs and maps with images of memorials, battlefield survivors, and then & now views. It may come as a surprise to the western reader to see how many memorials there are to Russia's Great Patriotic War and those to the losses suffered by the countries who spent so long under the murderous Nazi regime.

For writers and historians who concentrate on the Western Allies and the battles in France and the Low Countries, the Eastern Front comes as a shock. The sheer size of both the territories and the forces involved; the savagery of both weather and the fighting; the appalling suffering of the civilian populations of all countries and the wreckage of towns and cities-it's no wonder that words like Armageddon are used to describe the annihilation.1 vol, 256 pgs 2021 US, CASEMATE
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1-201870 Simons, Graham FIGHTERS UNDER CONSTRUCTION IN WORLD WAR II: - Images of War Series There has been bookshelf after bookshelf of books compiled, written and published about British aircraft, the Royal Air Force and the activities of its pilots during World War Two. Tales of derring do, bravery and gallantry quite rightly litter the bookshelves and libraries, but little has appeared in print about the could be called the unsung heroes, those that designed, built and maintained the fighting equipment used to eventually defeat the enemy.

This is all the more incredible when one realizes that there exists a huge archive of images that have survived which clearly show the skills and scale of what went on. These images of war - many of which are seen here for almost the first time in seventy years - form a remarkable tribute to the designers, engineers and workers who did so much. 200 b/w photos.1 vol, 128 pgs 2012
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1-217280 Small, Ken and Rogerson, Mark THE FORGOTTEN DEAD: The True Story of Exercise Tiger, the Disastrous Rehearsal for D-Day 27th April 1944. Exercise Tiger. German E-boats intercept rehearsals for the D-Day landings...

One dark night, in 1944, a beautiful stretch of the Devon coast became the scene of murderous horror. The villages around the area had recently been cleared of civilians and had become the focus of intense military activity. Tales began to leak out of night-time explosions and seaborne activity. This was practice for Exercise Tiger, the main rehearsal for the Utah Beach landings...

Ken Small tells a gripping tale of wartime disaster and rescue in the words of the soldiers who were there, and which was buried by officials until it became almost forgotten. But this man's curiosity turned into a fight to honor the memory of nearly 1,000 American soldiers and sailors who died needlessly in one of the great fiascos of World War II.1 vol, 256 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-201120 Smith, Alistair ROMMEL'S ARMY IN THE DESERT - Images of War Series When German General Rommel and the lead elements of what would become the Afrika Korps landed in Libya in February 1941, nobody could have foreseen the legendary status they would achieve. Sent to support the faltering Italians, they were eventually able to drive the Allies to the very gates of Egypt. Fighting over hostile and rugged terrain, often outnumbered and outgunned, they were only finally undone by their defeat at El Alamein and Allied landings to their rear.

This collection of photographs is taken from the albums of three members of the vaunted Afrika Korps. For the first time the daily reality of the North African campaign can be seen from the German point of view. With numerous photographs of vehicles and men at work, this collection paints a portrait of the rugged and dangerous conditions as well as the harsh and brutal nature of desert warfare. 250 b/w photos.1 vol, 144 pgs 2013 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-COM1157 Smith, Greg AMERICAN TANK ACE: 1944-45 (Solitaire Game) American Tank Ace: Europe, 1944-45 is a solitaire tank combat game set in WW2, where the player commands one of nine models of an M4 Sherman tank or a M26 Pershing. Outgunned, the player must use every trick available to survive in combat against the heavier German tanks while avoiding German AT and Panzerfaust fire.

Product Information:
Complexity: Medium
Time Scale: 3-4 days per turn
Map Scale: abstract
Unit Scale: individual tank, weapon systems, crew members, ammo rounds
Players: 1 (with option for 2 or more)
Solitaire: High
Playing Time: 2-3 hours

Components:
1 Countersheet of 9/16-inch unit-counters
10 Tank Display Mats (double-sided, 5 total)
4 Player Aid Cards
2 Crew Status Displays (double-sided, 1 total)
1 Battle board (Operations Display Mat) 11x17-inch
1 Mission logsheet (double-sided)
1 Rulebook1 vol, 1 pgs 2022 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-COM1112 Smith, Gregory AMERIKA BOMBER: Evil Queen of the Skies - Strategic Bombing of America, 1947-48 In another timeline, England stands alone in Europe: beaten down but not completely destroyed. The Soviet collapse in 1944 combined with an armistice allows the Germans to rest and refit their armies and deploy back to the west. The Americans have finally decided to declare war on Germany, but it seems to be a somewhat futile gesture, as any attempt to liberate Europe would have to face the full might of the Wehrmacht and Luftwaffe. In 1946, the Amerika Bomber becomes a reality. The German Atomic bomb project is almost complete. In 1947, the first missions begin against the American Homeland.

Product Information: Complexity: 4 out of 10; Solitaire Suitability: 10 out of 10; Time Scale: Weekly turns (individual sorties, 4 per month); Map Scale: Abstract; Unit Scale: Individual aircraft, weapon systems, specific crew members, and ammo rounds; Players: One (with option for two or more); Playing Time: 60-90 minutes

Components: One Counter Sheet of 9/16-inch unit-counters; Three Aircraft Display Mats; Five Player Aid Cards; One Combat Display Mat; One Pilot Awards Display Mat; One Air Operations Mat; Rules Booklet featuring extensive Alternate History Background; One Logsheet; Two 6-sided dice and one 10-sided die.1 vol, 1 pgs 2020 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-COM1152 Smith, Gregory INTERCEPTOR ACE: Daylight Air Defense Over Germany, Volume 2 1944-1945 This standalone game can be combined with Interceptor Ace 1943-44 to play a German pilot from 1943 through 1945. Players will find it extremely challenging to survive the entire war, and will experience the brutal nature of the air war over Germany in 1944-45. Pilots may use the experience gained to improve their odds of success by purchasing skills. As their prestige increases, they may request a transfer to other fighter bases in an attempt to get closer to the action, request a newer type of fighter or even become an elite jet fighter pilot. Awards and ace status help to narrate the player's eventual goal - to become one of the top aces of the Luftwaffe and survive the war. Choose from 38 aircraft models.

Product Information:
* Complexity: Medium
* Time Scale: 3-4 days per turn
* Map Scale: abstract
* Unit Scale: individual aircraft, weapon systems, crew members, ammo rounds
* Players: 1 (with option for 2 or more)
* Solitaire: High
* Playing Time: 2-3 hours

Components:
* 1.5 Countersheets of 9/16-inch unit counters (342 counters)
* 38 Aircraft Display Mats (double-sided, 19 total)
* 4 Player Aid Cards
* 1 Combat Display Mat
* 2 Bomber Target Mats
* 1 Pilot Awards Display Mat
* 1 Air Operations Display Mat 11x17 inches
* 60 Combat Cards
* 8 Ace Pilot Cards
* 1 Sortie logsheet
* 1 Rulebook1 vol, 1 pgs 2023 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-COM1077 Smith, Gregory PACIFIC TIDE: The United States versus Japan, 1941-45 Pacific Tide: The United States versus Japan, 1941-45 is a compact, strategic-level game covering the struggle between the United States (including some Commonwealth forces) and Japan in World War II. This game utilizes a unique and fast-paced, card-driven combat/build system revolving around carrier operations which will provide players with a multitude of decisions.

Despite the strategic level of the game, there are operational and even tactical nuances, as players must decide when and how to commit their carrier forces, land-based air, and even their intelligence assets. To a degree, the Japanese player is racing against the clock. The quality of his pilots degrades over time, and starting in 1943, he also loses the strategic initiative as he becomes the second player. The US Player is also fighting the clock, as he cannot sit back and take a relaxed approach to defeating Japan. If he doesn't win by 1945, he doesn't win at all. Tension build as both sides race toward decisive carrier battles and seizure of key geographical objectives.

The card-based combat/build system is a different take on the normal event/operations points driven systems. Separate card decks are provided for the US and Japanese player. Each year, the players receive that year's cards for free, but must use build points to repurchase older cards.

This will cause the player a few agonizing moments, as he typically cannot afford to re-buy every card he needs (or thinks he needs). Players must also decide which aspect of cards to use - many have multiple but exclusive uses (such as: do A or do B) and these uses sometimes give very different results based on operational or strategic needs at the time. To help ensure a tense and dynamic game, the system forces players to make many choices and decisions throughout play.

Special rules are provided for amphibious attacks, repair of fleets, supply effects, and guerillas. Bidding rules determine which side one will play in a tournament-style play format.

Units comprise five different types:
* CV units represent individual carriers or small groups of escort carriers
* INF units represent all types of ground combat troops, including Marine and Army units
* Naval Air units represent carrier borne aircraft
* Land Air units represent bombers and fighters based on land
* Partisan units represent the Filipino resistance, which grew to considerable size by the end of the war
* Campaign set up and reinforcement codes are printed on the counter
* Enhanced ergonomics are built into the set up and reinforcement charts
* Control and Entrench markers are also provided for play.


While extremely competitive as a two-player game, Pacific Tide can be enjoyed again and again in solitaire play format with its unique, personality-driven 'bot' system. All game cards have a rating which will prioritize differently -- depending on the personailty -- for play.

Product Information: Complexity: 3 out of 10; Solitaire Suitability: 8 out of 10 (solitaire bot system); Time Scale: Single Year Turns with alternating, multiple cards plays per player; Map Scale: Area map; Unit Scale: from individual carriers or carrier groups, fleets, army-level infantry, air groups; Players: one to two, best with two; Playing Time: two to four hours.

Components: One 17x22-inch map; One Countersheet of 9/16-inch unit-counters; 51 Game Cards; Rules booklet; 2 Player Aid cards; 16 Six-sided Dice; Box and Lid.1 vol, 1 pgs 2019 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-221460 Smith, Peter Stuka Squadron: Stukagruppe 77-The Luftwaffe's 'Fire Brigade Over 150 rare German WWII photos.1 vol, 192 pgs 1990 UK, PSL
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1-2137503 Smith, Stephen and Simon Forty 101ST AIRBORNE: Market Garden 1944 The Past & Present Series reconstructs historical battles by using photography, juxtaposing modern views with those of the past. It shows how much infrastructure has remained and points to the passing nature of things such as outfits, uniforms, and ephemera. More than 100 color and black and white photos and maps (contemporary and modern) and illustrations provide extensive coverage of the area of invasion.

The 101st parachuted right into the middle of enemy territory and north of Eindhoven. They met little resistance to begin with and captured most of their initial objectives by the end of 17 September. But the Germans managed to demolish the division's primary objective, a bridge over the Wilhelmina Canal at Son, forcing the 101st to attempted to capture a similar bridge a few kilometers away at Best.

They found the approach blocked but continued to hold territory enabling engineers to rebuild the demolished bridge. Other divisional units continued moving to the south and eventually reached the northern end of Eindhoven. In the following days they successfully defended the town of Veghel but failed to take the City of Helmond. As Operation Market Garden progressed, the rest of the 101st Airborne Division joined the 82nd Airborne Division on the island to the north of Nijmegen. The Screaming Eagles saw seventy-two days of fierce round-the-clock fighting against crack German troops and showed their fighting ability and tenacity.1 vol, 64 pgs 2017 US, CASEMATE
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1-2137504 Smith, Stephen and Simon Forty BASTOGNE: Ardennes 1944 The Past & Present Series reconstructs historical battles by using photography, juxtaposing modern views with those of the past. It shows how much infrastructure has remained and points to the passing nature of things such as outfits, uniforms, and ephemera. More than 100 color and black and white photos and maps (contemporary and modern) and illustrations provide extensive coverage of the area of invasion.

This volume covers the encirclement, siege, and relief of Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge.1 vol, 64 pgs 2017 US, CASEMATE
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1-2137505 Smith, Stephen and Simon Forty 82ND AIRBORNE: Normandy 1944 The Past & Present Series reconstructs historical battles by using photography, juxtaposing modern views with those of the past. It shows how much infrastructure has remained and points to the passing nature of things such as outfits, uniforms, and ephemera. More than 100 color and black and white photos and maps (contemporary and modern) and illustrations provide extensive coverage of the area of invasion.

On August 15, 1942, the 82nd Airborne became the US Army's first airborne division. Commanded by Major General Matthew B. Ridgway, they trained exhaustively for their new role, which involved parachuting from C-47s and insertion by Waco CG-4A gliders.

In April 1943 the 82nd was shipped overseas to Casablanca, North Africa, and on July 9 made its first combat drop as part of Operation Husky, the invasion of Sicily. A second operation-night parachute drops onto the Salerno beachhead on September 13 and 14-provided more experience, and in December, the bulk of the division left for the United Kingdom and training for D-Day.

Reorganized with two new parachute infantry regiments, the 507th and the 508th, joining the 505th, the division dropped onto the Cotentin peninsula between Ste-Mere-Eglise and Carentan on the night of June 5-6, in a mission code-named Boston. Their glider-borne component, the 325th GIR, arrived the next day. Widely dispersed on landing, the division overcame its problems and strong German defenses to take the important town of Ste-Mere-Eglise.

Further intense action along the Merderet River ensured that the Utah beachhead wasn't compromised, and subsequently, the division fought on losing 5,245 troopers killed, wounded, or missing. When withdrawn after 33 days of action, the division could be satisfied it had performed heroically and helped establish the Allied forces' foothold in France.1 vol, 64 pgs 2017 US, CASEMATE
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1-2137508 Smith, Stephen and Simon Forty LEIBSTANDARTE: Ardennes 1944 The Past & Present Series reconstructs historical battles by using photography, juxtaposing modern views with those of the past. It shows how much infrastructure has remained and points to the passing nature of things such as outfits, uniforms, and ephemera. More than 100 color and black and white photos and maps (contemporary and modern) and illustrations provide extensive coverage of the area of invasion.

The 1st SS Panzer Division Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler was the spearhead of the assault by Sepp Dietrich's Sixth Panzer Armee on the northern flank of the German Ardennes offensive. Divided into Kampfgruppen, the lead was Kampfgruppe Peiper whose armored force included SS Heavy Tank Battalion 501 equipped with King Tigers.

The attack was launched on a snowy, freezing December 16, but from the outset, the division lost time against schedule. It captured a fuel dump at Bullingen, but brave defense forced Peiper onto the southern Rollbahn D whose tight, winding roads proved difficult to negotiate and soon the Kampfgruppe was strung out over 25 kilometers with its heavy armor-the King Tigers-slowly losing ground as vehicle after vehicle succumbed to automotive failures. Pushing through Stavelot and Trois Pont, the advanced units of the Kampfgruppe reached Stoumont before lack of fuel-the Americans had retaken Stavelot and closed off the route for German resupply-and US Army action forced it to halt at La Gleize.

Six days later, on Christmas Eve, with no hope and no fuel, Peiper and his men abandoned their vehicles and made their way back to their lines: only 770 got there. They left behind 135 armored vehicles including the King Tiger that today stands in front of the museum at La Gleize. They also left scattered on their route the murdered bodies of US servicemen-at Malmedy, Ligneuville, and Wereth-and civilians, massacres that would lead to postwar trials and continued recriminations.1 vol, 64 pgs 2017 US, CASEMATE
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1-218010 Smith, Stuart OTTO SKORZENY: The Devil's Disciple SS-Obersturmbannfuhrer Otto Skorzeny became a legend in his own time. 'Hitler's favorite commando' acquired a reputation as a man of daring, renowned for his audacious 1943 mission to extricate Mussolini from a mountaintop prison. Skorzeny's influence on special operations doctrine was far-reaching and long-lasting - in 2011, when US Navy SEALs infiltrated Pakistan to eliminate Osama Bin Laden, the operational planning was influenced by Skorzeny's legacy. Yet he was also an egoist who stole other men's credit (including for the seminal rescue of Mussolini), brave and resourceful but also an unrepentant Nazi.

Stuart Smith draws on years of in-depth research to uncover the truth about Skorzeny's career and complex personality. From his background as a student radical in Vienna, to his bloody service with the Waffen-SS on the Eastern Front, his surprise rebirth as a commando, and his intriguing post-war career and mysterious fortune, this book tells Otto Skorzeny's story in full.1 vol, 384 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-223620 Smmons, Graham The Secret US Plan to Overthrow the British Empire - War Plan Red After the Great War, there was much debate in the USA whether the country should isolate itself from 'old world' conflicts or follow an imperialist path and become the world's only superpower. If the USA was to become a superpower, then conflict with Great Britain might result. Consequently, the US drew up War Plan Red. This was a scheme for the USA to invade Canada and the Caribbean which would draw the Royal Navy into North American waters where it would be destroyed. Without the Royal Navy, the rest of the British Empire would be vulnerable to American attacks.

It became clear, however, as the decade wore on, that the Imperialists were not going to gain a clear-cut victory, so other means of achieving their aims would be needed. In 1939 the American military establishment created an intelligence-gathering machine within their Embassy in London under the Ambassadorship of Joseph Patrick Kennedy. Then in spring 1941, a small group of US Army officers traveled to Britain to plan for Anglo-American cooperation should the United States became involved in the Second World War. This was the US Army Special Observer Group, or SPOBS as it was commonly known.

It is questionable whether the Military Attaches and SPOBS activities were 'spying', for they were operating - at least in the early days - with the full permission and knowledge of the British Government. Their intelligence-gathering activities spread out as far as the Middle East, Africa, South America, Russia and Asia - far beyond the terms of the original brief. It did not cease with the outbreak of peace - the advent of the Cold War between East and West brought forth a whole new range of subterfuge and behind-the-scenes activities by the CIA.

So, were the Americans allies or spies? Certainly, the SPOBS bled Great Britain white of data and information, sending it all back to the War Department in Washington under the guise of helping. It was also a blueprint that America used in one form or another to 'encourage' regime change around the world through the seventy years or so after the Second World War and which continues to this day.
1 vol, 256 pgs 2020 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-COM1173 Southard, Jon CARRIER BATTLE: Philippine Sea (Wargame) Solitaire simulation of the largest carrier battle in history, fought during the invasion of Saipan (June, 1944). As the U.S. commander, you maneuver your task forces and conduct air searches in a tension-packed contest to find the Japanese carriers before they locate and attack yours. Simple game mechanics control Japanese movement and determine the timing and strengths of their attacks. You will not know that a Japanese air strike is headed your way until it is detected by radar and you scramble your fighters to intercept.

The game has a total of nine scenarios. Four learning scenarios take you through the rules by programmed instruction using slices of the real battle. The other five are full-scale, fully replayable games. These include one-day scenarios for each day of the action, a two-day scenario for the whole battle, a hypothetical scenario presuming different US plans, and a hypothetical scenario in which Midway was never fought and the Japanese come armed with the full Pearl Harbor striking force.

Product Information:
* Complexity: Low to High (programmed instruction from initial scenarios to full campaign)
* Time Scale: 80 minutes per turn (four identical 20-minute action phases per turn)
* Map Scale: 33 nautical miles per hex
* Unit Scale: individual capital ships, small groups of smaller ships, 8-12 aircraft
* Players: One (solitaire game)
* Playing Time: several minutes for training scenario up to several hours for full campaign
* Solitaire Suitability: Perfect (designed for solitaire play)

Components: 1 Mounted map; 2 Countersheets (528 9/16-inch playing pieces); 1 Rulebook; 1 Charts and Tables booklet; Multiple Player aid cards; and 10-sided die.1 vol, 1 pgs 2023 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-213110 Soviet General Staff and edited by Richard Harrison OPERATION BAGRATION: 23 June-29 August 1944 - The Rout of the German Forces In Belorussia Covers the Red Army's Belorussian strategic operation: the linchpin of the 10 major Soviet offensive efforts launched that year to clear the country of the invader. During the course of this operation, the German position along the western strategic direction was destroyed and the stage was set for an advance into Poland and Germany. The success of this operation also set the stage for the Red Army's subsequent advance into the Baltic and South-Eastern Europe.

Like most works generated by the General Staff, the Belorussian study divides the operation into two parts: preparation and conduct. The first deals with the massive efforts by the First Baltic and the First, Second, and Third Belorussian Fronts to accumulate the men and materiel to break through the German defenses in the swampy and forested terrain of Belorussia. It contains valuable information on the overall correlation of forces, equipment and troops' densities along the breakthrough sectors and Soviet plans for supplying the offensive, as well as detailed information regarding the employment of the various combat arms.

The second part deals with the actual conduct of the several front operations that comprised the overall effort. This section covers the initial breakthrough battles and the encirclement of the Vitebsk and Bobruisk garrisons, followed by the capture of Minsk and the encirclement of sizable German forces east of the city.

The narrative then continues with the follow-on operations to cut off German forces in the Baltic States and to seize crossings over the Vistula River in Eastern Poland. Compiled and written by professional staff officers, this study provides a detailed look at the conduct of one of the major operations of the WWII. This latest work, along with other studies in this series, offers another insight into the Red Army's conduct of the war at the operational-strategic level.1 vol, 534 pgs 2017 UK, HELION
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1-229270 Spajic, Hrvoje SCHNELLBOOTWAFFE: Adolf Hitler's Guerrilla War at Sea: S-Boote 1939-45 Images of War series Covers the construction, improvements, and operations of high-speed vessels of the Schnellbootwaffe that achieved significant victories for the Kriegsmarine at the beginning of the war by using these vessels in high-level strategies, including a style of guerrilla warfare. The British often called these German torpedo boats E-boats and these fast vessels were a genuine threat not only to coastal trade, but also to the movement of Allied ships after D-Day. Usual excellent selection of photos1 vol, 184 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-237560 Spring, Ian & Anthony Tucker-Jones ROMMEL'S AFRIKA CORPS IN COLOUR: Rare German Photographs from the Second World War Offers 250 color photographs of German soldiers, weaponry, tanks, and aircraft of the WWII Afrika Korps as well as the people and the landscapes of North Africa. Includes detailed text into this German expeditionary force and their long North African Campaign. 1 vol, 288 pgs 2023 UK, GREENHILL BOOKS
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1-203050 Stanley II, Colonel Roy THE NORMANDY INVASION June 1944 - Looking Down on War The Normandy Invasion literally takes a different view of D-Day and just beyond, showing the well-known events using 200+ aerial photos. This is what anxiously waiting senior officers knew about progress in the early hours of 6 June 1944. The RAF and USAAF imagery used is almost entirely from long dormant US Department of Defense Intelligence files. Examining the invasion scene beach-by-beach, the eyes of a trained, experienced photo interpreter uncover details a layman would certainly miss.

This overview of Normandy landings and subsequent combat shows the scope and sweep of battle and helps explain why some objectives were reached, why some units forged ahead where others were stalled. We see the beaches as never before; their width at low tide; the support vessels off shore and equipment moving inland; formidable beach obstacles, and pre-invasion aerial reconnaissance.

Think of this book as an adjunct to all the ground-level photos you have seen of men leaving landing craft or crouching beside sea walls - a different perspective on one of the momentous military actions of the last hundred years. Refer to this book when you read about D-Day and actually see what other authors have written about.1 vol, 272 pgs 2013 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-210510 Stanley, Colonel Roy M M EVOLUTION OF AIRBORNE OPERATIONS 1939 - 1945 The development of air transport in the early 20th Century led military strategists to examine the concept of inserting light infantry at key points behind enemy lines by air landing and air drop.

The Germans were first off-the-mark with assaults in Norway and at Eben Emael in 1940. Crete saw a larger scale attack but while ultimately victorious the cost of men and equipment involved deterred any further Axis operation.

The Allies on the other hand developed the concept dramatically with the large scale operation Husky in Sicily. While only partially successful - there was massive loss of life and aircraft - airborne operations were a key, if relatively minor, element of Operation Overlord.

The most famous airborne operation was the large scale but ill-fated Market Garden. Almost successful the Arnhem battle goes down as a heroic defeat. The culmination of WWII airborne operations was the multi-division Rhine Crossing Varsity.1 vol, 272 pgs 2015 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-196960 Stanton, Shelby WORLD WAR II ORDER OF BATTLE This extraordinary encyclopedic reference book provides a detailed picture of the US Army's fighting edge, covering the structure and organization of the Army's ground combat forces in WWII. A must for historians, collectors, veterans and military buffs. 8 color pp. 75 b&w photos. 648 pp. 9 x 12.1 vol, 621 pgs 1991 US, GALAHAD BOOKS
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1-220930 Stanton, Shelby VIETNAM ORDER OF BATTLE A monumental, encyclopedic work of immense detail concerning U.S. Army and allied forces that fought in the Vietnam War from 1962 through 1973. Extensive lists of units providing a record of every Army unit that served in Vietnam, down to and including separate companies, and also including U.S. Army aviation and riverine units. Shoulder patches and distinctive unit insignia of all divisions and battalions. Extensive maps portraying unit locations at each six-month interval. Photographs and descriptions of all major types of equipment employed in the conflict. Plus much more1 vol, 621 pgs 1981 US, GALAHAD BOOKS
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1-COM1071 Starkweather, Adam MONTELIMAR: Anvil of Fate As the Allies advanced out of the Operation Dragoon Bridgehead, they suffered from too much success. All of Southern France lay before them and where next was debated in the Allied High Command. With indecision also came several supply shortages that accompany rapid advance. What the Allies wanted to do was also limited by what they could do. The Germans they were facing were getting desperate as the Allied advance, as stunted as it was, was moving behind the 19th Army and facing annihilation, knew the only way out was through the narrow Rhone Valley.

The Allies finally realized the importance of the Rhone Valley and, finally, on August 21, moved to secure the high ground north of Montelimar - blocking the entire 19th Army's escape route. At first, just a small task force blocked the way and while pressed hard, they barely held until Allied reinforcements entered the fray. The Germans were also rapidly reinforcing the area until Montelimar became the focal point of the entire war in the south. A furious battle would be fought over eight days with both sides claiming victory. The Allies mauled the Germans getting away - but the Germans did in fact get away.

Montelimar is the third game of the Company Scale System and the first volume of the 'Liberation' series covering the battles of France and Germany in 1944 and 45. Both sides attack and defend, and the fate of all of Southern France weighed in the balance.


Details:
Complexity: 7 (out of 10)
Solitaire Suitability : 8 (out of 10)
Time Scale: 2 hours per game turn
Map Scale: 500 meters per hex
Unit Scale: Company/platoon
Players: 1-4
Playing time: 2-50 hours
Designer: Adam Starkweather
Artist: Antonio Pinar

Scenarios:
Scenario 1: The Feint (4 turns, 1 map)
Scenario 2: Strike to the East (6 turns, 1 map)
Scenario 3: 11th Panzer Attacks! (8 turns, 2 maps)
Scenario 4: Task Force Butler Stands Alone (34 turns, 3 maps)
Scenario 5: The Germans Try to Push Through Again! (8 turns, 2 maps)
Scenario 6: The Ordeal (40 turns, 5 maps)
Scenario 7: The Campaign Game (78 turns, 5 maps)
Scenario 8: Campaign Game with CC Sudre (78 turns, 5 maps)

Components:
5 22x34-inch maps
6 countersheets
1 rules booklet
1 scenario booklet
8 player aids
2 d10 dice
Box and lid1 vol, 1 pgs 2018 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-COM1106 Starkweather, Adam THE LITTLE LAND: The Battle for Novorossiysk 1943 - CSS Nemesis Volume One (Wargame) Battle of February 4-9, 1943 featuring a surprise Soviet invasion from the Black Sea by the North Caucasus Front that would unhinge the German defense. Almost immediately, things went wrong. The bombardment from the Black Sea Fleet merely alerted the defense and the invasion itself ran far behind schedule. So began the battle of Novorossiysk.

CSS: Novorossiysk is the first game in the Nemesis series covering company-level battles on the Eastern Front. With added special rules to cover the unique type of warfare on the Eastern Front, players will battle over the fate of the Kuban with tanks, amphibious invasions, paratroopers, naval ships and artillery. Four scenarios included

Details:
* Complexity: 7 (out of 10)
* Solitaire Suitability : 8 (out of 10)
* Time Scale: 2 hours per game turn
* Map Scale: 500 meters per hex
* Unit Scale: Company/platoon
* Players: 1-2
* Playing time: 2-35 hours

Components:
* 2 22x34-inch maps
* 8 countersheets
* 1 rules booklet
* 1 scenario booklet
* 9 player aids
* 2 10-sided dice1 vol, 1 pgs 2019 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-235770 Starley, John THE RAF's CROSS-CHANNEL OFFENSIVE: Circuses, Ramrods, Rhubarbs and Rodeos 1941-1942 In November 1940, Marshal of the Royal Air Force Hugh Montague Trenchard showed up again at the Air Ministry and proposed that the RAF should 'Lean Towards France' - that it should go on the offensive. The RAF would, claimed Trenchard, win the resulting battle of attrition.

One of the main outcomes of the RAF's new offensive stance was the introduction of the Circus sorties. These were attacks undertaken by a small force of bombers with a powerful fighter escort. They were intended to lure enemy fighters into the air so that they could be engaged by RAF fighters, the primary objective being the destruction of Luftwaffe fighters, followed by the protection of the bombers from attack.

Further developments of the Circus missions were Ramrods, Rhubarbs, and Rodeos, all of which were variations on the same theme. A Ramrod was similar to a Circus, though in this instance the primary objective was the destruction of the target, the main role of the accompanying fighters being to protect the bombers from attack. A Rhubarb was a small-scale attack by fighters using cloud cover and/or surprise, the object of which was to destroy German aircraft in the air and/or striking at ground targets, while a Rodeo consisted of a fighter sweep over enemy territory with no bombers.1 vol, 280 pgs 2023 UK, AIR WORLD
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1-2171213 Stasi, Jean-Charles Operation Chariot - The St Nazaire Raid, 1942 At the beginning of 1942, the Tirpitz, the heaviest battleship ever built by a European navy and sister ship of the Bismarck, was on the cusp of breaking out into the north Atlantic. The prospect of the huge German battleship patrolling the Atlantic posed a huge threat to the convoys that were the lifeline for an embattled Britain. Determined efforts were made to damage the ship through bombing raids: these failed. An altogether more daring and radical plan was conceived: destroy the dry-dock facility at St Nazaire on the French Atlantic coast, and without the use of the only suitable base for the ship, the threat would be neutralized.

The plan was to ram the entrance gates with a ship packed with explosives on a delayed fuse to give the men on board time to take shelter before the ship exploded. A motor boat armed with torpedoes would fire at the inner gate causing further damage to submarine pens. The troops and crew would then destroy as many dockyard targets as they could and withdraw in fast motor launches which had followed them in. All this was to be achieved under cover of an air raid. HMS Campbeltown, a US lend-lease destroyer was chosen for the task.

On the night of 27th March the raid commenced; heavy shelling killed or wounded over half of the motor boat crews in the approach but the Campbeltown succeeded in lodging its bows in the outer gates. On shore fighting was ferocious and close-quartered. The delayed action fuses detonated the high explosives in the Campbeltown's hold at noon on the 28th, killing over 400 German officers and men. The dock gates were destroyed and were not repaired until after the war. The cost to the Allies was high, of the 241 Commandos who took part, 168 were either killed or captured. But the Tirpitz was never able to leave Norwegian waters: the raid was an overwhelming success.

This volume in the Casemate Illustrated series gives a clear overview of the planning and execution of the raid and its aftermath, accompanied by 125 photographs and images, including color profiles and maps.
1 vol, 128 pgs 2019 US, CASEMATE
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1-218320 Stasi, Jean-Charles OPERATION DYNAMO: The Evacuation of 340,000 British and French Soldiers to England Operation Dynamo, between 27 May and 4 June, evacuated almost 340 000 French and British troops from the Dunkirk pocket by a miscellaneous fleet of 850 boats, among which hundreds of fishing vessels, pleasure boats, lifeboats or Merchant Navy vessels. Thanks to the sailors' courage but also the RAF pilots' skill, this operation without precedent was a success which enabled the British to continue to fight the Germans, even though they had to leave behind most of their equipment and weapons. Includes numerous period photos, maps, aircraft profiles, and uniform plates. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2018 FRANCE, HEIMDAL
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1-SS7003 Stavropoulos GREAT BATTLES OF THE WORLD: EL ALAMEIN 1942 During the summer the exhausted British forces in charge of conducting the war in the North African desert were in retreat across all sectors, unable to oppose the 'Rommel phenomenon'. The last obstacle on the road to Alexandria was the British 8th Army, which had finally halted at the isolated El Alamein railroad station after a long, bitter retreat.

At this significant spot, the disciplined British troops and their battle-hardened allies, under General Bernard Law Montgomery, prepared to make a final stand. Rommel launched a violent assault, but was unable to overcome his opponents' stubborn defense. After a bloody 12-day battle, the Africakorps was forced to retreat. The soon-to-be-legendary 8th Army had smashed German dreams of dominating North Africa. Enriched with color and b/w photographs, color maps, aircraft and tank profiles and color illustrations of uniforms. 1 vol, 120 pgs 2008 US, SQUADRON/SIGNAL
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1-SS7007 Stavropoulos, V illust by Shummate, J and others GREAT BATTLES OF THE WORLD: Britain 1940 The confrontation between Britain's Royal Air Force and Germany's Luftwaffe was the first large scale success against Hitler's aggression, and it is one of the defining episodes in the long history of the British nation. Very inclusive account includes comparison of the Spitfire Mk.I vs Bf 109E, the bombing of London, Operation Sealion, Italian involvement, foreigners in the RAF and the nature and personalities of the opposing commanders.

This volume allows the reader to experience the titanic battle as never before: tactics, aircraft, equipment, uniforms, and the men and women who lived it. Enriched with color and black and white photographs (including 10 page Photographic Tribute to the Battle of Britain), color maps, 50 aircraft profiles and 9 color uniform illustrations1 vol, 160 pgs 2009 US, SQUADRON/SIGNAL
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1-230580 Stein, Dimitry and Ulanov, Andrei THE T-34 GOES TO WAR: The Russian View English translation of Russian tank books published by the the company that created the multiplayer online game World of Tanks. Covers the design, procurement, development, manufacturing, and combat employment of the T-34.1 vol, 224 pgs 2017 LOMBARDY STUDIOS
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1-200320 Steinhardt, Dr. Frederick P. (ed) PANZER LEHR DIVISION 1944-45 The first volume in the new Helion series WWII German Military Studies prints an extensive number of reports written by former officers of the Division, principally its commander Fritz Bayerlein. Virtually all of these reports have remained unpublished since they were written soon after the end of WWII. They cover all aspects of the Division's history, although with particular emphasis upon events in Normandy, the Ardennes and Germany. A number of the reports include detailed order-of-battle and other organizational data. Includes photos, tables, diagrams, and 41 maps.1 vol, 352 pgs 2012 UK, Helion & Co
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2-223030 Stejskai, James GHOST PATROL: A History of the Long Range Desert Group, 1940 - 1945 Paperback version.

The origins of most of the west's Special Forces can be traced back to the Long Range Desert Group which operated across the limitless expanses of the Libyan Desert, an area the size of India, during the whole of the Desert War from 1940 - 1943. After the defeat of the Axis in North Africa they adapted to serve in the Mediterranean, the Greek islands, Albania, Yugoslavia and Greece. They became the stuff of legend.

The brainchild of Ralph Bagnold, a prewar desert explorer, featured, in fictional terms in The English Patient, who put all of his expertise into the creation of a new and, by the standards of the day, highly unorthodox unit. Conventional tactical thinking shunned the deep heart of the vast desert as it was thought to be a different planet, a harsh, inhospitable wilderness where British forces could not possibly survive even less operate effectively. Bagnold, Pat Clayton, and Bill Kennedy Shaw created a whole new type of warfare.

Using specially adapted vehicles and the techniques they'd learned in the'30s, recruiting only men of the right temperament and high levels of fitness and endurance, the first patrols set out bristling with automatic weapons. The 30-cwt Chevy truck and the famous Jeep have become iconic, the LRDG, in a dark hour, was the force which took the fight to the enemy, roving over the deep desert - a small raider's paradise, attacking enemy convoys and outposts, destroying aircraft and supplies, forcing the Axis to expend more and more resources protecting their vulnerable lines.

Their work was often dangerous, always taxing, exhausting and uncomfortable. They were a new breed of soldier. The Axis never managed to equip any similar unit, they never escaped their fear of the scorching wilderness. Once the desert war was won they transferred their skills to the Mediterranean sector, re-training as mountain guerrillas, serving in the ill-fated Dodecanese campaign, then in strife torn Albania, Yugoslavia and Greece, fighting alongside the mercurial partisans at a time the Balkans were sliding towards communist domination or civil war.1 vol, 384 pgs 2020 US, CASEMATE
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1-227470 Stephensen, Charles STALIN'S WAR ON JAPAN: The Red Army's 'Manchurian Strategic Offensive Operation', 1945 Describes the political, diplomatic, and military build-up to the Soviet offensive and its decisive outcome. The military side of the story is explored in the invasion of Manchukuo where the Soviet 'Deep Battle' concept was employed with shattering results, plus secondary actions in Korea, Sakhalin, and the Kuril Islands. But equally absorbing is the account of the decision-making that gave rise to the offensive and the political and diplomatic background to it, and in particular the Yalta conference. There, Stalin allowed the Americans to persuade him to join the war in the east; a conflict he was determined on entering anyway. He also considers to what extent Japan's capitulation is attributable to the atomic bomb or the stunningly successful entry of the Soviet Union into the conflict.1 vol, 272 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-219530 Sterne, Gary D-DAY COVER UP AT POINTE DU HOC: The History of the 2nd & 5th US Army Rangers, 1st May - 10th June 1944 This follow-up book to 'Cover Up at Omaha Beach' offers a complete history of the US Army Rangers for the seven months prior to D-Day. Using period documents, many of which have only recently been released from Top Secret status in US Archives, the book fills in the gaps that many have only guessed at concerning the Rangers' real missions on D-Day. Includes explanation why a battalion commander was removed hours before the landings, why the Rangers were not briefed on their actual D-Day missions, and the extraordinary role that Lt. Col. Rudder played at Pointe du Hoc. Includes 50 black and white illustrations.1 vol, 256 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-225210 Stewart, Adrian Kamikaze - Japan's Last Bid for Victory Examines the Japanese concept of Kamikaze, the deliberate self-sacrifice of life in the cause of victory. This attitude has its roots in the samurai tradition of fighting for their master or nation regardless of personal safety. Includes 32 black and white illustrations.

By late 1944, the Japanese had already proved themselves fanatical but the actions of the Kamikaze Corps of pilots from the Leyte Gulf battle onwards took matters to a new level. Allied forces were shocked to find themselves the subject of widespread deliberate suicide attacks by pilots.

These continued during the invasion of the Philippines in early 1945 and reached a climax during the Battle of Okinawa from 1 April to June 1945. In total, over 1000 kamikaze airmen perished. 1 vol, 224 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-206600 Stille, Mark THE IMPERIAL JAPANESE NAVY IN THE PACIFIC WAR The Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) was the third most powerful navy in the world at the start of World War II, and came to dominate the Pacific in the early months of the war. This was a remarkable turnaround for a navy that only began to modernize in 1868, although defeats inflicted on the Russians and Chinese in successive wars at the turn of the century gave a sense of the threat the IJN was to pose.

Bringing together for the first time material previously published in Osprey series books, and with the addition of new writing making use of the most recent research, this book details the Japanese ships which fought in the Pacific and examines the principles on which they were designed, how they were armed, when and where they were deployed and how effective they were in battle. A valuable reference source for Pacific War enthusiasts and historians, The Imperial Japanese Navy in the Pacific War provides a history of the IJN's deployment and engagements, analysis of the evolution of strategy and tactics, and finally addresses the question of whether it truly was a modern navy, fully prepared for the rigors of combat in the Pacific.

Contents: Introduction; IJN Strategy and Tactics in the Pacific War; The IJN in the Pacific War; Carriers; Battleships; Heavy Cruisers; Light Cruisers; Destroyers; Submarines; Conclusion; and Analysis.
1 vol, 392 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-228220 Stille, Mark PACIFIC CARRIER WAR: Carrier Combat from Pearl Harbour to Okinawa A comprehensive study of the carrier formations of the Pacific War, including their origins, development and key battles from the Coral Sea, through Midway and Guadalcanal to the battle of the Philippine Sea. Examining the ships, aircraft and doctrines of both the Japanese and US navies and how they changed during the war.

The defining feature of the Pacific Theater of World War II was the clash of carriers that ultimately decided the fate of nations. The names of these battles have become legendary as some of the most epic encounters in the history of naval warfare. Pre-war assumptions about the impact and effectiveness of carriers were comprehensively tested in early war battles such as Coral Sea, while US victories at Midway and in the waters around Guadalcanal established the supremacy of its carriers.

The US Navy's ability to adapt and evolve to the changing conditions of war maintained and furthered their advantage, culminating in their comprehensive victory at the Battle of the Philippine Sea, history's largest carrier battle, which destroyed almost the entire Japanese carrier force.1 vol, 304 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-228440 Stille, Mark THE UNITED STATES NAVY IN WORLD WAR II: From Pearl Harbor to Okinawa Comprehensive overview of the strategy, operations, and vessels of the United States Navy from 1941 to 1945. In the post-Pearl Harbor Pacific Theater, the US was thereafter locked into a head to head struggle with the impressive Imperial Japanese Navy, fighting a series of major battles in the Coral Sea, at Midway, the Philippine Sea, Leyte Gulf and Okinawa in the struggle for supremacy over Japan. Having avoided the decisive defeat sought by the IJN, the US increased industrial production and by the end of the war, the US Navy was larger than any other in the world. Meanwhile in the west, the US Navy operated on a second front, supporting landings in North Africa, Sicily, and Italy, and in 1944 played a significant part in the D-Day landings, the largest and most complex amphibious operation of all time.1 vol, 304 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-237320 Stille, Mark LEYTE GULF: A New History of the World's Largest Sea Battle The battle of Leyte Gulf was a huge and complex action, actually consisting of four major battles, each of which are broken down in detail in this book. Critically examines the plans of both sides and how they dictated the events of the battle. Dismantles the myths surrounding the respective actions and overall performances of the two most important commanders in the battle, and the lost victory of the Japanese advance into Leyte Gulf that never happened.1 vol, 320 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-ATO047 Stille, Mark AGAINST THE ODDS # 47 Arctic Disaster In the hardest fought Arctic convoy battle of the war, Convoy PQ-17 was largely destroyed by German air and naval forces in July 1942. Arctic Disaster, by designer Mark Stille, examines this pivotal battle and what went wrong (for both sides).

Re-create the voyage of PQ-17 as it transits Arctic waters en route to northern Russia. The game system is built around the uncertainty of task force activation, replicating the weak command and control evident on both sides. The Allied player is challenged to use his assets wisely to run the convoy through and exact painful losses on the Germans. The German player has to carefully weigh the possible gains in, or losses from, using his most effective (but precious) capital ships versus unreliable air and undersea weapons.

Arctic Disaster features individual counters for every ship and submarine, while the Luftwaffe is represented by 9-12 aircraft groups. Surface to air combat, surface combat, and anti-submarine combat is modeled with a clean system steering the players clear of an elaborate combat resolution process - permitting quick play and multiple game iterations. Detection is also handled in a manner so as not to overwhelm other game functions.

Components: One full color 22x34-inch mapsheet; 280 full color die-cut counters; Rules 16 pages; Charts and tables: 2 pages; Complexity: Medium; Solitaire: Poor; Playing Time 12 to 15 hours.1 vol, 60 pgs 2016 US, AGAINST THE ODDS
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1-ATO058 Stille, Mark AGAINST THE ODDS # 58: Clash of Carriers - Marianas Turkey Shoot Clash of Carriers uses the same game system as Imperial Sunset (in ATO # 17) which stresses playability over complexity. Random activation allows air and naval forces to maneuver and attack. Task group, submarine, and dummy task group counters maneuver on the map, adding uncertainty to enemy force locations. Detection plays an important role in the game, but uses straightforward mechanics to enhance fog of war but not overwhelm other aspects of the game. Neither player will possess perfect knowledge of an enemy task group until the AA fires, bombs drop, and torpedoes launch. The basic historical scenario offers the 1944 OBs, but what-if scenarios add optional surface and air forces and allow greater flexibility and coordination than performed in history.

Once found, air strikes and surface battles play out on tactical maps for speedy resolution. Anti-submarine warfare is equally smooth. Carriers, battleships, and cruisers are denoted by individual counters, while destroyers are represented in squadrons. Two to four counters are used to represent the various air groups on both sides.

Features
* One full color 22x34-inch hex mapsheet
* 160 large 5/8-inch ship counters and 160 standard 1/2-inch die-cut counters
* 16 pages of rules
* 8 pages of charts and tables
* Complexity - Medium
* Playing time - Up to 6 hours
* Solitaire Play - Poor 1 vol, 60 pgs 2023 US, AGAINST THE ODDS
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1-213200 Stokes, Neil SU-76 ON THE BATTLEFIELD: World War Two Photobook Series The SU-76 and SU-76M were the most widely produced Soviet self-propelled artillery pieces of the Second World War, second only to the T-34 tank in terms of production numbers. The SU-76M saw action in all campaigns in the latter years of the war and continued to serve with the Soviet Army and other states long after the war. This book provides a concise yet comprehensive description of the development, production and service of this important series, followed by extensive photographic coverage of the SU-76 and SU-76M in service.1 vol, 112 pgs 2017 UK, PEKO PUBLISHING
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1-229791 Stokes, Robert RED BULL - A History of the 34th Infantry Division in World War II: V1 From Mobilization to Victory in Tunisia The story of the US Army National Guard's 34th 'Red Bull' Infantry Division from mobilization through to their bitter but victorious fight at Hill 609 in Tunisia. Includes maps and photographs.

After training, the 34th ID would be deployed in early 1942 to the United Kingdom as the first US division sent overseas, before participating in Operation TORCH and the capture of Algiers. Shocking engagements with Axis forces led to early traumatic defeats in Tunisia, battles that ultimately transformed the division's men into the killer soldiers they needed to become. Their mettle would be tested when they won the bitter fight at Hill 609, where the Red Bull broke the Axis defensive line in Tunisia, resulting in the destruction of two Axis armies and the Allied conquest of the North African shore.

Examines the major battles and little-known events of the Red Bull's brutal introduction to war and its metamorphosis into an effective combat organization, within the context of Allied strategy and leadership.
1 vol, 560 pgs 2022 US, CASEAMATE PUBLISHING
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1-205190 Stolfi, Dr Russel THE 7th PANZER DIVISION IN FRANCE AND RUSSIA: Rommel's Ghost Division This excellent study was commissioned by the US Marine Corps from the distinguished academic and military historian Russel Stolfi. This groundbreaking work is more than just a Divisional history. The whole basis of Rommel's exceptional handling is summed up in Stolfi's masterful conclusion 'Rommel had a bias for action.'

The book traces the actions of the 7th 'Ghost' division in France during 1940 and the early part of the campaign in Russia during 1941. This powerful work brilliantly illustrates the genius of Rommel as a Divisional commander. Long out of print, this new edition brings back into circulation a classic piece of military history writing for a new audience.1 vol, 144 pgs 2014 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-31240 Stolfi, R.H. HITLER'S PANZERS EAST: WWII Reinterpreted How close did Germany come to winning World War II? Did Hitler throw away victory in Europe after his troops had crushed the Soviet field armies defending Moscow by August 1941? R.H.S. Stolfi offers a dramatic new picture of Hitler's conduct in World War II and a fundamental reinterpretation of the course of the war.

Adolf Hitler generally is thought to have been driven by a blitzkrieg mentality in the years 1939 to 1941. In fact, Stolfi argues, he had no such outlook on the war. From the day Britain and France declared war, Hitler reacted with a profoundly conservative cast of mind and pursued a circumscribed strategy, pushing out siege lines set around Germany by the Allies. Interpreting Hitler as a siege Fuhrer explain his apparent aberrations in connection with Dunkirk, his fixation on the seizure of Leningrad, and his fateful decision in the summer of 1941 to deflect Army Group Center into the Ukraine when Moscow and potential victory on the East Front were within its reach.

Unaware of Hitler's siege orientation, the German Army planned blitz campaigns. Through daring operational concepts and bold tactics, the army won victories over several Allied powers in World War II, and these led to the great campaign against the Soviet Union in summer of 1941. Stolfi postulates that in August 1941, German Army Group Center had the strength both to destroy the Red field armies defending the Soviet capital and to advance to Moscow and beyond. The defeat of the Soviet Union would have assured victory in World War II. Nevertheless, Hitler diverted the army to secure the resources of the Ukraine against a potential siege. The chance for a German victory slipped away.

This radical reinterpretation of Hitler and the capabilities of the German Army leads to a reevaluation of World War II, in which the lesson to be learned is not how the Allies won the war, but how close the Germans came to a quick and decisive victory -- long before the United States was drawn into the battle.1 vol, 272 pgs 1993 NORMAN, UNIV OF OKLAHOMA
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1-197280 Stone, David SHATTERED GENIUS: The Decline and Fall of the German General Staff in World War II This work describes the turbulent existence of the German general staff from its resurrection by Hitler in 1935 to the end of World War II. It highlights the increasingly fractured relationship between general staff officers and Hitler during this period. The crisis of conscience that many officers faced is also highlighted, as the articles of the Soldier's Oath-a personal vow of loyalty to Hitler himself-seemed increasingly irreconcilable with the actions of an ideologically obsessed and dangerous leader.

This deteriorating situation that culminated in von Stauffenberg's abortive attempt to assassinate the Fuhrer in 1944. The failure of this plot and the unsuccessful efforts to initiate Operation Valkyrie, a plan to wrest control of Germany from the Nazis, ultimately sealed the fate of the general staff as both Hitler and Himmler exacted a series of savage reprisals in the final stages of the war. Using a wealth of new research material, David Stone has produced a masterful account of this tumultuous period.

The book dispels many prevalent myths that surround the general staff, such as its perceived infallibility, the belief that it unquestioningly supported Hitler's policies, and the convention that it was primarily the general staff which persuaded Hitler to declare war in 1939. At the same time, it identifies failings of the general staff as a whole that meant serious errors of judgment were made in dealings with the Nazis both before and after the party's rise to power. Yet the general staff was still able to prosecute the war effectively up to late 1941 and to prolong the conflict to 1945, despite overwhelming odds and diminished resources. 1 vol, 424 pgs 2011 US, CASEMATE
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1-228090 Storey, Neil BRITAIN'S COAST AT WAR: Invasion Threat, Coastal Forces, Bombardment and Training for D-Day The whole of Britain's coastline was involved in the struggle against the Nazis. In the early days invasion was the main threat and the Channel counties and cities such as Plymouth, Portsmouth and Brighton suffered grievously from aerial attack. Dover and the 'Hell Fire Corner' in the South East were shelled by German coastal batteries. In the North, Greenock, Gourock and the Scapa Flow saw training of troops for Norway, D Day and other campaigns and the return of rescued crews of sunk vessels of both sides. Includes 200 black and white illustrations

The East Coast was pivotal to North Sea operations against enemy mining and E boat operations. The Western ports, particularly Liverpool, were crucial to the vital Atlantic convoys and the defeat of the U-boat threat.

Preparation for D-Day centred on the South Coast both in terms of planning, training and deployment. The Slapton Sands disaster is covered.

Inevitably the crucial role of Britain's coastal ports attracted enemy bombing and V rocket attention and changed the character of its cities and towns. 1 vol, 272 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-71680 Strasner, Peter EUROPEAN VOLINTEERS:5.SS Panzer Division Wiking',100+ b/w photos Spending all its time on the Eastern Front, it gained a reputation as one of the hardest fighting units -- Allied or Axis -- in WWII. includes 30+ maps and numerous detailed appendices index.1 vol, 480 pgs 2006 CANADA, J.J. FEDOROWICZ
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1-914022G Stratigos, Nicolas VAE VICTUS BOARD GAME # 22: Kiev 1943 After Operation Citadel and loss of Kharkov, the Soviet Army drove westward. On 3 November, its attack towards Kiev includes more than 2000 guns and discharged a flood of fire on the units of the VII. and XIII. Korps; the 68th and 88th infantry divisions were impotent against the 38th Army supported by Kravchenko's 5th Guards Tank Corps. Farther north, the 60th Army attacked in the direction of Korosten. On Nov 6th, Soviet troops retook Kiev and kep moving westwards.

The Germans sent reinforcements from everywhere. The 25. Panzer somehow slowed down the Soviets at Fastov with numerous losses; the 1. SS, the 2. SS and the 1. Pz Divisions blocked the Soviet advance in the south. On 13 November, Von Manstein launched a counter offensive with the 48. PzKorps toward Jitomir and Brusilov in the southern flank of the Soviet penetration.

Wargame components: One 61.5 x 59 cm map; 216 die-cut counters and markers; One rule book; Two color player aids.1 vol, 24 pgs 2018 FRANCE, CERIGO EDITIONS
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1-59810 Sulzberger, C.L. AMERICAN HERITAGE PICTURE HISTORY OF WORLD WAR II Oversized at 8.5x11 inches, with over 700 b/w and color illustrations. Contains a wealth of photos, paintings, and drawings. Includes index.1 vol, 640 pgs 1966 US, AMERICAN HERITAGE PRESS
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1-223180 Sutherland, Jon Fallschirmjager: Elite German Paratroops In World War II - Images of War Series The photos in this book are taken from an unpublished album that belonged to a member of the elite German Paratroopers. First Sgt Wilhelm Plieschen served with Fallschirmjager Machine Gun Battalion 7, which suffered very heavy losses in the invasion of Crete, then saw bloody conflict as Hitler's 'Fire-fighters' on the Russian Front and later put up fierce resistance in places such as Monte Casino. 120 b/w photos

The revealing images that Jon Sutherland has compiled for us depict these struggles in dramatic detail, ranging from photographs taken en route to Crete of the paratroopers in a JU52 to 20 May 1941, when Plieschen was dropped over Crete. Some show other paratroopers drifting down and others feature formations of German aircraft amidst flak.

Additionally, Sutherland has included amazing images depicting Germans on the deck of the badly damaged and abandoned HMS York in Souda Bay. There are photographs showing Major Erich Schulz decorating paratroopers on Crete and the then Commander of the Fallschirmjager, General Kurt Student inspecting the troops. We later pay witness to Plieschen in Russia, where outstanding rare photos of paratroopers in heavy winter camouflage clothing portray the men enduring the heavy fighting that occurred in the region.
1 vol, 176 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-199680 Sutherland, Jonathan and Canwell, Diane U-108 at War - Images of War Series Photos taken from an unpublished album that belonged to a member of the crew of U-boat U-108 during World War II. These good quality photos show every aspect life aboard before, during and after a typical mission into the Atlantic. Stunning shots of the sinking of Allied shipping and the rescue of their crews. Rarely seen below-deck views show just how cramped the living and working conditions were in a submerged craft. Shots from the conning tower in mid-ocean demonstrate the vile sea conditions that the vessels were forced to endure, from gigantic seas to frozen decks and equipment. The comradeship of the close-knit crew is expressed in shots showing how the men's domestic chores were performed in the confined space. 7.5 x 9.5 inches, 144 pages, 120 b/w photos.1 vol, 144 pgs 2012 UK, Pen and Sword
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1-194360 Sutherland, Jonathan and Diane Canwell Blitzkrieg Poland: - Images of War Series 7.5 x 9.5 inches and 120 illustrations.

These photographs are taken from three unpublished albums featuring the German invasion of Poland in 1939. One set was taken by an SS officer, another by a regular officer, and the third by a soldier attached to a medical unit. Included are German units on the move, tanks, artillery, and aircraft.

There are several shots of recently knocked out Polish vehicles, captured Polish troops and civilians. The shots reflect the rapid pace of the German advance through Poland, some of the cities, towns and villages show signs of heavy fighting, whilst others appear to be untouched. One of the sets show a German unit mounted in fast open cars, heavily armed, and speeding through the Polish countryside. Another features armored vehicles and engineers, while another shows the ambulance teams moving up to the front through devastation and chaos.

There are also numerous opportunities throughout the book to see uniforms in their various guises and how they were actually worn in practice. There are shots of earlier German armor, 'antique' Polish armor, and photographs of German troops at rest and preparing to move forward again.1 vol, 176 pgs 2010 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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1-202770 Swiecicki, Marek WITH THE RED DEVILS AT ARNHEM: Personal Experiences with the 1st Polish Parachute Brigade 1944 Reprint of a fascinating eyewitness account published shortly after the Battle of Arnhem itself. The author, a Pole himself, was attached to the the 1st Polish Parachute Brigade, saw action at Arnhem, and managed to escape capture and return to Allied lines. He penned his account within weeks of returning, and as a result he offers a vivid insight into the experiences of the Poles at Arnhem, written in an exciting and lively manner. The reprint has been expanded with additional notes providing further information and context. 1 vol, 128 pgs 2013 UK, HELION and COMPANY
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1-217710 Symonds, Craig L WORLD WAR II AT SEA: A Global History Complete narrative of the naval war and all of its belligerents, on all of the world's oceans and seas, between 1939 and 1945. Contains over 100 photographs and 23 maps.1 vol, 0 pgs 2018 US, OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
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1-198080 Szamveber, Norbert WAFFEN-SS ARMOUR IN NORMANDY: Combat History of SS Panzer Regiment 12 and SS Panzerjager Abteilung 12, Normandy 1944 Based on their original war diaries found in Prague, this is a day-by-day reproduction of the unit's entries from June to August 1944, with annotations by the author. The unit started the period with 205 tanks and officially lost 122 (all but eight to combat losses), but records are sketchy and most likely had been more. The Aug 9 entry notes 1st Bttn had only five surviving tanks while 2nd Bttn mentions 10. Entries discuss losses and combats, movements (with village/town names), enemy losses, ammo expenditures, and more.

Documents from SS-Panzer Regiment 12 presented in the book include the following: combat reports, list of knocked-out enemy tanks, German personnel and tank losses, combat orders, summary of acquired combat experiences and others. In addition, the book has benefited from the contribution of rare information, photographs and documents from the archive of noted Waffen-SS historian Mark C. Yerger.

Appendices include variety of copied documents. Includes 61 photographs, 21 documents, five black/white and eight color maps, and 23 tables. All color maps are two-page spreads that cover Caen, Operations Totalize and Tractable, and Falaise. 1 vol, 304 pgs 2012 UK, HELION
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1-204440 Szamveber, Norbert DAYS OF BATTLE: Armoured Operations North of the River Danube, Hungary 1944-45 Presents detailed accounts of four important clashes of German-Hungarian and Soviet armor north of the river Danube 1944-1945, in the southern territory of the historical Upper Hungary (part of Hungary between 1938 and 1945, at the present time now part of Slovakia) in three separate studies. 24 b/w photos, 16 color maps.

The first is an account of the battle between the Ipoly and Garam rivers during the second half of December 1944, in which the elite Hungarian Division Szent Laszlo saw action for the first time.

The second study is about the fierce tank battle of Komarom, fought between the 6-22 January 1945. This was an integral part of the Battle for Budapest, parallel in time with Operation Konrad.

The third part of the book describes the combat during the German Operation Sudwind in February 1945 and the Soviet attack launched in the direction of Bratislava in March 1945.

The author, chief of Hungary's military archives, has based his research firmly on files and documentation from German, Hungarian and Soviet sources. The book's authoritative text is supported by photographs and color battle maps. This is a very important new study that throws much-needed light on armored warfare on the Eastern Front during the final months of the war.1 vol, 288 pgs 2014 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-210790 Szamveber, Norbert THE SWORD BEHIND THE SHIELD: A Combat History of the German Efforts to Relieve Budapest 1945 - Operation 'Konrad' I, III, III The history of the Hungarian theater of war from late August 1944 to the end of March 1945 is a special chapter of the history of the Eastern Front during World War II. The Soviet 2nd and 3rd Ukrainian Fronts had encircled Budapest by Christmas 1944, after very heavy combat. However, this was just the first phase of a period of intense combat, as Adolf Hitler and the German High Command planned the relief of the Hungarian capital.

The reinforced IV SS-Panzerkorps was designated for this task and its units were transferred rapidly from Polish territory to Hungary. Two operational plans were swiftly devised by the Germans, before they chose that code-named 'Konrad.' This was an armored strike from the Komarom region through the mountains south of the river Danube to the Buda side of the Hungarian capital. The first day of Operation Konrad was 1 January 1945, and marked the beginning of a series of fierce clashes that lasted for nearly six weeks, a very special period in the history of the Battle for Budapest. Both sides employed significant numbers of armored forces in these battles, including heavy tanks.

The German-Hungarian forces tried to break through to Budapest three times in three different locations, but each time they struck relocated Soviet tank, mechanized, rifle, cavalry, artillery, and anti-tank units from 3rd Ukrainian Front's reserve. In January 1945, furious tank battles developed in the eastern part of Transdanubia in Hungary, especially in the areas of Bajna, Zsambek, Zamoly, Pettend, Vereb, Dunapentele and Szekesfehervar. After the third and strongest German attempt (code-named Konrad 3), which also failed, the Soviet troops launched a counter-offensive in late January 1945 to encircle and eliminate the advancing enemy forces. But the German armored Kampfgruppen managed to blunt the Soviet attack, which eventually wound down and fragmented, mirroring the German offensives before it.

This work is based mainly on German, Soviet and Hungarian archival records (e.g. war diaries, daily and after-action reports, etc.). In addition, a number of rare unit histories, contemporary private diaries and reliable personal memoirs, from generals to enlisted men, have also been used by the author. The combat actions are extremely detailed, and provide a day-by-day account. The author analyzes the command and control systems at operational and tactical levels and the losses of both sides. For a better understanding of the events the book includes many detailed specially-commissioned color battle maps.1 vol, 408 pgs 2016 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-227230 Szamveber, Norbet THE SWORD BEHAND THE SHIELD: Combat History of the German Efforts to Relieve Budapest 1945 - Operation 'Konrad' I, III, III The Soviet 2nd and 3rd Ukrainian Fronts had encircled Budapest, Hungary, by Christmas 1944, after very heavy combat. However, this was just the first phase of a period of intense combat, as the Germans planned the relief of the capital with a reinforced IV. SS-Panzerkorps.

The first day of Operation 'Konrad' was 1 January 1945, and marked the beginning of a series of fierce clashes that lasted for nearly six weeks. Both sides employed significant numbers of armored forces, including heavy tanks, in these battles. The German-Hungarian forces tried to break through to Budapest three times in three different locations, but each time they struck relocated Soviet tank, mechanized, rifle, cavalry, artillery, and anti-tank units from 3rd Ukrainian Front's reserve. In January 1945, furious tank battles developed in the eastern part of Transdanubia in Hungary.

After Konrad III failed, the Soviet troops launched a counter-offensive in late January 1945 to encircle and eliminate the advancing enemy forces. The German armored Kampfgruppen managed to blunt the Soviet attack, which eventually wound down and fragmented, mirroring the German offensives before it.

Uses German, Soviet, and Hungarian archival records (e.g. war diaries, daily and after-action reports, etc.), including a number of rare unit histories, period private diaries, and reliable personal memoirs to provide a day-by-day account that follows the action and analyzes the command and control systems at operational and tactical levels and the losses of both sides. Also includes many detailed, specially-commissioned color battle maps.
1 vol, 518 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-51030 Taaffe, Stephen R. MACARTHUR'S JUNGLE WAR:1944 New Guinea Campaign An examination of the campaign and individual ops,numerous b/w maps, chpt notes, biblio, index.1 vol, 312 pgs 1998 LAWRENCE, UNIV OF KANSAS
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1-227660 Tarasov, Alexey RED ARMY AUXILIARY ARMOURED VEHICLES 1930-1945: Images of War series During the 1930s, Soviet Union industry produced a remarkable range of auxiliary armoured vehicles for the Red Army, including armored flails, ambulances, bridge-layers, flame-throwers, and amphibious cars. Although often canceled or postponed, these innovative designs demonstrate the diversity and innovation of the Soviet arms industry. Includes 200 black and white photographs.1 vol, 162 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-235260 Taylor, Richard ARMOURED WARFARE IN THE BRITISH ARMY 1939-1945 Volume 2 of three-volume illustrated history of the evolution of armored maneuver warfare in the British army covers WWII. Describes how, during the first half of the war, the British army came close to disaster from the armored warfare perspective and how the bitter lessons of failure were learned in time to deliver success in 1944 and 1945. Provides an overview of the tactical use of armor during the main campaigns, he considers such much-neglected aspects as the role of training and organization, officer selection and recruitment, and the mechanization of other arms. Features extensive spec tables.1 vol, 368 pgs 2022 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-202350 Thomas, Pau; PANZER IV AT WAR 1939 - 1945: Images of War Series Tells the story of the production of the Panzer IV to the key battles in Poland, France, North Africa, Italy, Russia and North West Europe. Initially the Panzer IV was designed as an infantry support tank, but soon proved to be so diverse and effective that it earned a unique tactical role on the battlefield.

The book shows how the Panzer IV evolved and describes how the Germans carefully utilized all available reserves and resources into building numerous variants that went into production and saw action on the battlefield. It depicts how these formidable tanks were adapted and up-gunned to face the ever increasing enemy threat.

Between 1936 and 1945, over 8,000 Panzer IV's were built. For most of the war this tank was a match for its opponents' heavy tanks and quickly and effectively demonstrated its superiority on the battlefield.

The Panzer IV was the only German tank to remain in production during the war. Its chassis was converted into more models than any other Panzers that entered service. As well as the various prototype projects and command tanks, observation vehicles, ammunition carriers, recovery vehicles, amphibious armored ferry vehicles that saw service, the book will show a multiple of converted anti-tank propelled vehicles.

The author also wrote Panzer IV at War and German Halftracks at War, both in the Images of War series.1 vol, 160 pgs 2012
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1-202340 Thomas, Paul PANZER III AT WAR 1939 - 1945: Images of War Series With comprehensive captions and text, this superb book is the latest in the best-selling Images of War Series and the second installment of the author's pictorial history of the German Panzers in WWII. First in the series was Panzer IV at War, and the author also wrote German Halftracks at War.

The Panzer III saw almost continuous action from the annexation of Czechoslakia, the invasion of Poland and then France and the Low countries, in North Africa, Italy, the Eastern Front and, finally, the retreat back into Germany.

Between 1936 and 1945, many thousands of Panzer III's were built. It quickly demonstrated its superiority on the battlefield and, for most of the war, remained a match for its opponents tanks.

The superb collection of images shows how these formidable tanks were adapted and up-gunned to face the ever-increasing enemy threat. The expert commentary describes how the Germans carefully utilized all available reserves and resources into building numerous production variants and how they coped on the battlefield. This is a splendid description of the one of the German's foremost fighting machines and a worthy successor volume to the acclaimed Panzer IV at War. 1 vol, 160 pgs 2012
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1-208900 Thomas, Paul HITLER'S LIGHT PANZERS AT WAR: Images of War series Includes 250 rare and unpublished photographs together with detailed captions and accompanying text that analyzes the development of the light Panzer, which ranged from the Panzer I and II to the Czech build Panzer 35 & 38t. It also depicts how these tanks were adapted and up-gunned to face the ever-increasing enemy threat.1 vol, 144 pgs 2015 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-218720 Thomas, Paul German Reconnaissance and Support Vehicles 1939-1945: Images of War' series The Wehrmacht used reconnaissance and support vehicles widely in the Second World War and this book sets out to show the full range of both categories using over 200 rare images and descriptive text and captions in true Images of War Series fashion.

Both tracked and wheeled vehicles were employed for reconnaissance and screening. These included light tanks mainly comprising of the Pz.Kpfw.I, armored cars such as the six and eight wheeler Sd.Kfz.231,232,233,234 and its variants, 263, the Sd.Kfz.221,222,223,234 and 247, motorcycles such as the famous BMW R75, the Zundapp KS750. In addition to their recce role they would, when possible, engage similar or light units.

Support vehicles such as the tracked Sd.Kfz.2 Kettenkrad, and the renowned Sd.Kfz.251 halftracks were used in the follow-up role, frequently with mounted grenadiers to mop up overrun enemy positions.

The book fills a gap by outlining the full range of such equipment including the variety of armaments and power plants, and the crews that performed these missions.
1 vol, 144 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-221080 Thompson, David UNDAUNTED: Normandy (Card Game) A deck-building game that places you and your opponent in command of American or German forces, fighting through a series of missions critical to the outcome of World War II. Use your cards to seize the initiative, bolster your forces, or control your troops on the battlefield. Strong leadership can turn the tide of battle in your favor, but reckless decisions could prove catastrophic, as every casualty you take removes a card from your deck. Take charge amidst the chaos of battle, hold fast in the face of opposition, and remain undaunted.

* Players: 2
* Ages: 14+
* Playing Time: 45-60 minutes
* Contents: 108 cards, 18 large map tiles, dice, tokens, campaign booklet1 vol, 1 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-221081 Thompson, David Undaunted: North Africa The North African Campaign has begun. Take control of the British Army's Long Range Desert Group and operate behind enemy lines or command the formidable Italian forces opposing them. In this sequel to Undaunted: Normandy, players will once again lead their sides through a varied series of missions. As casualties mount, wounded units leave the players' decks, forcing them to adapt in the face of changing tactical circumstances. Use your cards to strengthen your forces, deploy vehicles to advance rapidly across the battlefield, and seize the initiative as you determine the outcome of the North African Theatre.

Ages: 14+
Players: 2
Playing Time: 45-60 minutes
Contents: 88 cards, 22 large map tiles, 4 dice, tokens, campaign booklet
1 vol, 1 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-221082 Thompson, David UNDAUNTED: Reinforcements Undaunted: Reinforcements is a modular expansion for Undaunted: Normandy or Undaunted: North Africa. Includes a range of new rules, scenarios, and units, including solo and 4-player games. Requires a copy of Undaunted: Normandy or Undaunted: North Africa to play.

Ages: 14+
Players: 1 or 2 or 4
Playing Time: 45-60 minutes
Contents: 59 cards, 150 oversized solo cards, tokens, and two scenario booklets1 vol, 1 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-221083 Thompson, David UNDAUNTED: Stalingrad Stalingrad, 1942. Before you awaits a grueling conflict in this cornerstone battleground. As the bullets and bombs tear the city asunder, only through wits and valor can you seize the cornerstone of the entire Eastern Front and change the course of history.

Standalone game that expands the series' scope and challenge beyond anything that's come before. Features more than 300 unique illustrations by Roland MacDonald and 150 evocative mission briefings written by acclaimed author Robbie MacNiven. Immerse yourself in this campaign at the heart of the war.

Game Information: Ages: 14+; Players: 2; Playing Time: 45-75 minutes
Contents: 375 cards, 129 map tiles, 204 tokens, 4 dice, 4 booklets

A heavy burden rests on your shoulders. Every casualty suffered in battle will weaken your forces for the entire campaign. Every bomb blast and mortar shell leaves the very ground for which you are fighting in further ruin. Every inch lost to the enemy brings you closer to the jaws of defeat. Over the course of up to 15 branching scenarios, you will decide the fate of Stalingrad and, perhaps, the war itself. Even though the consequences of your actions will persist, the game itself can be fully reset and replayed, allowing you to explore every potential outcome.1 vol, 1 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-237680 Thompson, David UNDAUNTED: Battle of Britain The RAF faces the Luftwaffe in Summer, 1940, in this two-player deckbuilding game of aerial WWII combat. Adapts the core gameplay of the previous Undaunted games to recreate WWII dogfighting.

Ages: 14+
Players: 2
Playing Time: 45-60 minutes
Contents: 116 cards, 31 large map tiles, 4 dice, 58 tokens, and scenario booklet1 vol, 1 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-200250 Thorburn, Gordon JOCKS IN THE JUNGLE: The Second Battalion of the 42nd Royal Highland Regiment, The Black Watch, and the First Battalion of the 26th Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) as Chindits These were first-class British infantry, but not the super-selected special forces types that we know today. Nevertheless, it was a special-forces job they were supposed to do and that is what they were called, Special Force.

The challenge in Madhya Pradesh was to turn themselves into jungle fighters as good as the Japanese. They had a few short months to become Chindits.

The two brigades they joined numbered 7,677 officers and men going into the jungle, of whom 531 were killed, captured, or missing, and around 1,600 were wounded. By the end, some 3,800 were too sick to fight. Only 1,754 could be classified as 'effective' when they came out and, in truth, half of those were fit for no more than a hospital bed. It was a miracle anybody survived at all.1 vol, 240 pgs 2012 UK, Pen & Sword
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1-204980 Tillman, Barrett US MARINE CORPS: Fighter Squadrons of World War II The US Marine Corps has a long heritage of aviation excellence, celebrating its centennial in 2012. While 'flying leathernecks' made their mark in both world wars, Korea, Vietnam and throughout the global war on terrorism, in the public mind they are best known for their exploits in World War II. By far the best known Marine aviators are fighter pilots, namely Greg 'Pappy' Boyington, Marion Carl, Joe Foss, John L Smith, and many more, but the historic and organizational background often is lacking.
Contents
* Foreword and Introduction: Forty-five Months of Combat
* Combat Squadrons: VMF-111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 121, 122, 123, 124, 155, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 251, 311, 312, 313, 314, 321, 322, 323, 351, 422, 441, 451, 452, 511, 512, 513, VMF(N)-531, 532, 533, 534, 541, 542, 543.
* Biographies: Who Is the Top Marine Ace?
* The Aircraft
* Bibliography
* Further Reading Appendices
1 vol, 336 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-230070 Tillman, Barrett WHEN THE SHOOTING STOPPED: August 1945 Tells the dramatic story of the final weeks of the war, detailing the last brutal battles on air, land and sea with evocative first-hand accounts from pilots and sailors on all sides caught up in these extraordinary events..

But from Oahu to Tokyo was a long, sanguinary slog, averaging an advance of just three miles per day. The U.S. human toll paid on that road reached some 108,000 battle deaths, more than one-third the U.S. wartime total. But by the summer of 1945 on both the American homefront and on the frontline there was hope. The stunning announcements of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki on August 6 and 9 seemed sure to force Tokyo over the tipping point since the Allies' surrender demand from Potsdam, Germany, in July. What few understood was the vast gap in the cultural ethos of East and West at that time. In fact, most of the Japanese cabinet refused to surrender and vicious dogfights were still waged in the skies above Japan.1 vol, 240 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-218070 Timin, Mikhail AIR BATTLES OVER THE BALTIC 1941: The Air War on 22 June 1941 - The Battle for Stalin's Baltic Region First in a series of publications dedicated to detailing the condition of the air forces of the Red Army prior to the Nazi invasion of 22 June 1941 and then offering a chronology of air battles in 1941. Includes 48pp color plates (maps & aircraft profiles), 490 b/w photos, 13 tables, 1 b/w illustration, and 1 b/w map.

Details the composition and the capabilities of the Soviet aviation alignment in the Baltic Special Military District, as well as the training of flight crews and technical personnel; the number and quality of the materiel; the condition of the logistics structures, as well as the operational and tactical plans of both Soviet and German Command; and their reconnaissance operations.

Photographs and biographies include all the commanders of the divisions, regiments and of the command headquarters of the Baltic Special Military District.

More than 300 unique photographs of Soviet and German aircraft are presented (together with those of their pilots) from the Soviet and German Archives, as well as from private collections. The camouflage, markings and insignia of aircraft that participated in the air battle are recreated, and maps illustrating the bases belonging to the two warring sides (both original and those recreated from archive documents) are presented. 1 vol, 448 pgs 2018 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-209130 Timofeeva-Egorova, Anna OVER FIELDS OF FIRE: Flying the Sturmovik in Action on the Eastern Front 1942-45 During the 1930s the Soviet Union launched a major effort to create a modern Air Force. That process required training tens of thousands of pilots. Among those pilots were larger numbers of young women, training shoulder to shoulder with their male counterparts. A common training program of the day involved studying in 'flying clubs' during leisure hours, first using gliders and then training planes. Following this, the best graduates could enter military schools to become professional combat pilots or flight navigators. The author of this book passed through all of those stages and had become an experienced training pilot when the USSR entered the war.

Volunteering for frontline duty, the author flew 130 combat missions piloting the U2 biplane in a liaison squadron. In the initial period of the war, the German Luftwaffe dominated the sky. Daily combat sorties demanded bravery and skill from the pilots of the liaison squadron operating obsolete, unarmed planes. Over the course of a year the author was shot down by German fighters three times but kept flying nevertheless.

In late 1942 Anna Egorova became the first female pilot to fly the famous Sturmovik (ground attack) plane that played a major role in the ground battles of the Eastern Front. Earning the respect of her fellow male pilots, the author became not just a mature combat pilot, but a commanding officer.

Over the course of two years the author advanced from ordinary pilot to the executive officer of the Squadron, and then was appointed Regimental navigator, in the process flying approximately 270 combat missions over the southern sector of the Eastern Front initially (Taman, the Crimea) before switching to the 1st Belorussian Front, and seeing action over White Russia and Poland.

This is a quite unique story of courage, determination and bravery in the face of tremendous personal adversity. The many obstacles Anna had to cross before she could fly first the Po-2, then the Sturmovik, are recounted in detail, including her tough work helping to build the Moscow Metro before the outbreak of war. Above all, Over Fields of Fire is a very human story - sometimes sad, sometimes angry, filled with hope, at other times with near-despair, abundant in comradeship and professionalism - and never less than a large dose of determination!1 vol, 208 pgs 2015 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-2171217 Tiquet, Pierre The 3rd SS Panzer Regiment The 3rd SS Panzer Regiment was part of the Totenkopf Division-one of the 38 Waffen-SS divisions active during World War II. Notorious for its brutality, most notably a mass execution of British prisoners in the battle of France, 'Totenkopf' had a fearsome reputation. The 3rd SS Panzer Regiment was formed in France in late 1942, and transferred to the Eastern Front in early 1943 where it fought for the rest of the war. 150 photos, maps and profiles

The regiment participated in a number of battles, and would be reduced and rebuilt a number of times. The panzers of 3rd SS Panzer Regiment fought at Kharkov, took part in Operation Citadel, fought in the battle of Krivoi Rog, and the relief of the Korsun Pocket. The regiment then retreated over the Dniester. They fought in Poland against the Russian advance, before being moved to Hungary where they participated in the attempt to relieve Budapest. They eventually surrendered in Czechoslovakia to the 11th US Armored Division.

This Casemate Illustrated tells the story of the 3rd SS Panzer Regiment through the words of the veterans themselves, illustrated with a wealth of contemporary photographs, original documents and artifacts. Among the veterans whose accounts are included are Walter Weber, a member of a tank crew in 5. Kompanie who recounts their optimism and high spirits at the start of Operation Citadel as the Germans made initial advances, followed by retreat as winter set in and the Russians began to push them back. Unterscharfuhrer Stettner recalls the fierce tank battles and the difficulties advancing across minefields and evading an often well-concealed foe. Corporal Fritz Edelmann records the attempts to relieve Budapest in 1945 that Totenkopf took part in, which ended in encirclement, defeat and surrender to the Americans on May 9, 19451 vol, 128 pgs 2020 US, CASEMATE
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1-2171220 Tiquet, Pierre GERMAN TANK DESTROYERS: WWII Examines the development and deployment of all the tank destroyers used by the German army including the Hornisse, Jagdpanzer 38, Jagdpanzer IV, and Elefant. Includes 250 color and black-and-white photographs and illustrations.

From the early days of World War II, it was clear that the Wehrmacht's antitank units would need to be motorized as existing horse- or automobile-drawn units were too slow to be effective. Initially, antitank guns were mounted onto available, usually obsolete, tank chassis, such as the Panzerjager I and II. However German engineers would soon turn to the heavy chassies of the Panzer IV, the Panther, and the Tiger for their tank hunters.

It became apparent during the invasion of France that enemy antitank guns were both more powerful and better armored, and improvement became a priority during Barbarossa as German units faced off against the new Soviet tanks. The appearance of the Soviet T-34 in July 1941 meant that the Germans had to quickly come up with something equally powerful. The result was the motorized panzerjager, faster and more mobile than older towed versions. This was followed in 1942 by the introduction of the 75mm gun. Further designs and modifications were informed by reports from the front line.

Some of these conversions were very successful and resulted in fearsome tank destroyers deployed to great effect by the Wehrmacht. The lightweight Hetzer, for example, was based on a modified Panzer 38(t) and entered service in 1944. This small tank became Germany's main tank destroyer during the final stages of the war, and would continue in use around the world even after 1945. Though they may not have looked that intimidating, the Landser were soon won over, and were comforted to have something reliable to stand between them and the Soviet tanks.1 vol, 192 pgs 2021 US, CASEMATE
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1-202160 Tissier, Tony Le SS CHARLEMAGNE: The 33rd Waffen-Grenadier Division of the SS In May 1945, as the triumphant Red Army crushed the last pockets of German resistance in central Berlin, French soldiers fought back. They were the last surviving members of SS Charlemagne, the Waffen SS division made up of French volunteers. They were among the final defenders of the city and of Hitler's bunker.

Their extraordinary story gives a compelling insight into the dreadful climax of the Battle for Berlin and into the conflicts of loyalty faced by the French in WWII. Yet, whatever their motivation, the performance of these soldiers as they confronted the Soviet onslaught was unwavering, and their fate after the German defeat was grim. Once captured, they were shot out of hand by their French compatriots or imprisoned. 1 vol, 192 pgs 2009 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-78550 Tomlinson, Thomas M. THREADBARE BUZZARD, THE Autobiography of Marine Fighter Pilot in WWII.1 vol, 304 pgs 2004 US, ZENITH PRESS
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1-COM1102 Train, Brian Brief Border Wars - quadrigame or set of four mini-games Brief Border Wars is a quadrigame or set of four mini-games on short border conflicts of the 20th and 21st century, using a card-driven system that models the chaotic, stop-and-start nature of these impromptu wars.

The four conflicts include:
El Salvador vs. Honduras, 1969
The Turkish invasion of Cyprus, 1974
China vs. Vietnam, 1979,
Israel vs. Hezbollah, southern Lebanon, 2006

Product information
Complexity: 4 out of 10
Solitaire Suitability: 5 out of 10
Time Scale: variable (days to weeks per turn)
Map Scale: variable (area movement maps)
Unit Scale: variable (battalion to division)
Players: 1-2
Playing Time: 1-2 hours each
Designer: Brian Train


Components
Four maps at 17 x 22
One countersheet of 176 9/16 counters
Four Player Aid Cards
One set of 54 cards
One rulebook
Two 6-sided dice
1 Box and Lid set

1 vol, 64 pgs 2020 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-195150 Trang, Charles Dictionnaire de la Leibstandarte The two-volume Dictionnaire de la Leibstandarte offers detailed portraits and biographies of the principal members of Hitler's Leibstandarte. Compiled together for the first time, the 600 photographs provide rare images of the men who served in this army, along with the uniforms they wore and related objects in their possession.

Oversized 9x12 inches with 600 photographs.1 vol, 320 pgs 2011 France, Heimdal
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1-229850 Trifkovic, Gaj SEA OF BLOOD: A Military History of the Partisan Movement in Yugoslavia 1941-45 Recounts the creation and rise of the communist-led People's Liberation Movement and its combat arm known as the Partisans as well as the Axis counterinsurgency efforts. Sea of Blood draws heavily on original Yugoslav documents and a vast array of secondary sources published in the region over the past 70 years. The text also cites unpublished materials from more than a dozen archival institutions including NARA, TNA, TSAMO, BA/MA, Military Archives in Belgrade, and national archives from practically every former Yugoslav republic. Includes 14 maps.1 vol, 448 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-86150 Trojca, Waldemar Pz.Kpfw.VI TIGER Ausf.B:Technical & OperationaL 9x12, CAD & 3D drawings; chapters on organization,combat deployment with maps, camouflage/markings;(80) color plates, 160 photos and a lot more1 vol, 400 pgs 2007 POLAND, MODEL HOBBY
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1-85020 Trojca, Waldemar & John Fedorowicz GERMAN UNIT INSIGNIA OF WWII PART 1:Ground Units 1 8.5x11, (24) color pages and (3) pages of 'decals'a must for the modeler.1 vol, 80 pgs 2006 CANADA, JJ FEDOROWICZ
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1-190040 Trojca, Walemar TIGERS IN ITALY 1943-1945 9x12, 132 b+w photos, 5 color photos, 16 pages of color profiles, 8 maps, 8 o/b schematics.1 vol, 104 pgs 2009 POLAND, MODEL HOBBY
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1-220460 Truesdale, David STEEL WALL AT ARNHEM: The Destruction of 4 Parachute Brigade - 19 September 1944 On Monday 18 September 1944, the aircraft and gliders carrying the men and equipment of 4 Parachute Brigade took off from airfields in the south of England. For the first time since its creation in North Africa, the Brigade was going into battle as a unified formation -- albeit not fully trained and far from experienced. Within 24 hours, the Brigade would cease to exist at Arnhem. This history of the brigade includes 221 photos and three maps.1 vol, 288 pgs 2019 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-202240 Tucker-Jones, Anthony ARMOURED WARFARE IN NORTHWEST EUROPE 1944-1945: Images of War Series This latest volume in Anthony Tucker-Jones's series of photographic histories of armored warfare records in graphic detail the role played by tanks, infantry fighting vehicles and self-propelled artillery during the decisive campaign in northwest Europe in 1944-5. In a sequence of over 200 archive photographs he shows how American, British, Canadian, and Polish armored divisions spearheaded the assault on the Third Reich, and how the Wehrmacht mounted a desperate armored defense.

Tanks were required to operate in the dust of Normandy, the mud and waters of the Scheldt and Rhine rivers and the snows of the Ardennes and the forests of Germany. A succession of crucial armored engagements was fought - during the D-Day landings, Operation Goodwood and the struggle for the Bourguebus ridge, the Falaise pocket, the Seine crossing, Arnhem, the German attack in the Ardennes, the Rhine crossing, in the Reichswald and during the rearguard actions and the last-ditch tank battles fought by the panzers in the Ruhr before the German surrender.

Anthony Tucker-Jones's photographic survey of the ultimate tank battles of the Second World War illustrates the range of armored fighting vehicles that were developed during the conflict, and it also includes the specialized vehicles deployed in Europe for the first time such as the Buffalo, DUKW, Weasel, and Terrapin.1 vol, 128 pgs 2013 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-202250 Tucker-Jones, Anthony ARMOURED WARFARE AND HITLER'S ALLIES 1941-1945: Images of War Series German, American and British tanks come to mind first whenever the military vehicles of the Second World War are considered - they get all the historical attention. The tanks, self-propelled guns and armored cars built and deployed by the secondary nations in the conflict, in particular by Hitler's Axis allies, have been almost forgotten. The rarity of these armored fighting vehicles makes them especially interesting, and that is why Anthony Tucker-Jones's photographic history is of such value.

His selection of previously unpublished wartime photographs provides a visual record of the armored forces thrown into action by Hitler's allies on the Eastern Front from 1941 to 1945. Illustrated here are the panzers deployed by Bulgaria, Finland, Slovakia, Hungary, Italy and Romania on the Eastern Front and in the Balkans. Hungary's homemade armor included the Toldi and Turan tanks and Zrinyi self-propelled guns. The Italians produced CV-33 tankettes, Semovente self-propelled guns, Autoblinda and Lancia armored cars and a series of tanks. Romanian and Czech tanks and assault guns were also deployed.1 vol, 128 pgs 2013 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-203040 Tucker-Jones, Anthony ARMOURED WARFARE IN THE ITALIAN CAMPAIGN 1943-1945 -- Images at War Series The Second World War campaigns in North Africa, on the Eastern Front, and in northwest Europe were dominated by armored warfare, but the battles in Italy were not. The mountainous topography of the Italian peninsula ensured that it was foremost an infantry war, so it could be said that tanks played a supporting role. Yet, as Anthony Tucker-Jones demonstrates, in the battles fought from the Allied landings in Sicily in 1943 to the German surrender after the crossing of the Po in 1945, tanks, self-propelled guns, and armored cars were essential elements in the operations of both sides.

His selection of rare wartime photographs shows armor in battle at Salerno, Anzio, and Monte Cassino, during the struggle for the Gustav Line, the advance on Rome, and the liberation of northern Italy. In addition, they reveal the full array of Axis and Allied armored vehicles that was deployed -- most famous among them were the German Mk IVs, Panthers, and Tigers and Allied Stuarts, Chafees, Shermans, and Churchills.

This volume in Anthony Tucker-Jones's series of books on armored warfare in the Second World War gives readers a vivid impression of the Italian landscapes over which the campaign was fought, the wide range of military vehicles that were used, and the grueling conditions endured by the men who fought in them.1 vol, 176 pgs 2013 UK, PEN and SWORD
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1-204810 Tucker-Jones, Anthony THE FALL OF FRANCE: Images of War At 21:00 on 9 May 1940 Codeword Danzig was issued alerting Adolf Hitler's airborne troops that they were about to spearhead an attack on Belgium and the Netherlands. The following day his blitzkrieg rolled forward striking the British Expeditionary Force and the French armies in Belgium and in northern France at Sedan.

The desperate attempts of the allied armies to stem the Nazi tide proved futile and, once their reserves had been exhausted and the remaining forces cut off, Paris lay open. By early June, it was all over - trapped British, Belgian and French troops were forced to evacuate Dunkirk, Calais and Boulogne and the defeated French army agreed to an armistice leaving the country divided in two.

This dramatic story is shown in a sequence of over 150 historic photographs that Anthony Tucker-Jones has selected for this memorable book. The images he has chosen cover every aspect of this extraordinary campaign, but his main focus is on the vital role played by the armored fighting vehicles of both sides. The book is a graphic record of the destruction wrought by the Wehrmacht's lightning offensive through the Low Countries and France. 1 vol, 208 pgs 2014 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-208890 Tucker-Jones, Anthony T-34/76 & T-34/85: The Red Army's Legendary Medium Tank -- Images Of War Series In total 57,000 T-34s were produced between 1941 and 1945, outstripping Hitler's by a factor of three to one, and production of the T-34 also exceeded that of the famed American M4 Sherman.

The T-34 was a robust no frills war-winning design that was easy to manufacture and reliable. Its sloping armor was innovative at the time and its wide tracks suited it to off-road warfare. Crucially, it required little maintenance in comparison to German tanks, and its chassis was used as the basis for a range of assault guns, including the SU-85, SU-100, and SU-122.

Includes 200 illustrations and color profiles, including photographs of a surviving example of the T-34.1 vol, 160 pgs 2015 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-210550 Tucker-Jones, Anthony ARMOURED WARFARE IN THE FAR EAST 1937 - 1945: Images of War Series Anthony Tucker-Jones's photographic history is a fascinating visual introduction to the armored battles of the Second World War in the Far East and Asia-Pacific regions, from 1937 to 1945. In contrast to the experience of the armies that fought in Europe and North Africa, in the Far East tanks remained an infantry support weapon, and their role is often neglected in histories of the conflict.

Japanese armor confronted tanks deployed by the Chinese, Russians, British and Americans. Early in the war, against Chinese forces which lacked armor, the Japanese had some success, but their light and medium tanks were no match for their Allied counterparts. Later Japanese designs were better armed, but they were built in such small numbers that they could do little to stem the Allied advance.

The role of armored vehicles in each theater of the war in the Far East is shown in a selection of over 150 rare wartime photographs that record armor in action in China, Manchuria, Mongolia, Malaya, Burma and during the battles fought for the Pacific islands.1 vol, 160 pgs 2016 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-211320 Tucker-Jones, Anthony ARMOURED WARFARE FROM THE RIVIERA TO THE RHINE 1944-1945: Images of War Series Another volume in Images of War series' photograph-intensive books contains 150 photographs from the invasion of southern France in 1944 to the Rhine in 1945.1 vol, 160 pgs 2016 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-211330 Tucker-Jones, Anthony THE BATTLE FOR KHARKOV 1941-1943: Images of War Series Another volume in Images of War series' photograph-intensive books contains 150 photographs covering the Battle for Kharkov.1 vol, 160 pgs 2016 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-211690 Tucker-Jones, Anthony THE EASTERN FRONT AIR WAR 1941-1945: Images of War Series Another in This selection of over 150 photographs provides a visual guide to the desperate air war fought over the Eastern Front between 1941 and 1945. Most of these black-and-white wartime photographs have never been published before.

They show Stalin's Red Air Force and Hitler's Luftwaffe, their equipment and the role they played in supporting the war on the ground.

Just before Hitler's invasion of the Soviet Union, the leadership of the Red Air Force was decimated by Stalin in a series of purges. Although it had thousands of fighter aircraft these were not capable of taking on the Luftwaffe and were swiftly destroyed in the German blitzkrieg. But a remarkable recovery followed as the Red Air Force slowly but surely turned the tide against the ravages of the Luftwaffe to wrestle back air superiority by 1944.1 vol, 144 pgs 2016 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-212800 Tucker-Jones, Anthony GERMAN ASSAULT GUNS AND TANK DESTROYERS 1940 - 1945: Images Of War Series Another fine photographic history in the series. The WWII assault guns and tank destroyers deployed by the Wehrmacht are not as famous as tanks like the Tiger and Panther, but they were remarkably successful. As the conflict progressed, the German army had to find a use for its obsolete panzers, and this gave rise to the turretless Sturmgeschutz or assault guns designed for infantry support. From 1944 onwards they played a vital role in Nazi Germany's increasingly defensive war.

A selection of rare wartime photographs shows the variety of turretless armored fighting vehicles that were produced and developed - various models of the Sturmgeschutz III, the Sturmhaubitze, Jagdpanzer, Panzerjager, Marder, Hetzer. Often a lack of tanks meant that these armored vehicles were called on to fill the panzer's role, and they proved ideal during the Germans' defensive battles on the Eastern Front as well as in Italy and Normandy - they were instrumental in delaying Germany's defeat.1 vol, 0 pgs 2016 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-213220 Tucker-Jones, Anthony THE BATTLE FOR BUDAPEST 1944 - 1945: Images of War The battle began with Operation Panzerfaust in October 1944 when the Germans seized Hungarian leader Admiral Horthy to prevent his country defecting to the Soviets. Red Army advances then left German and Hungarian units trapped in the city and sparked fifty days of intense fighting. Then in March 1945 Hitler launched Operation Spring Awakening, the reckless final German offensive of the war, designed to recapture Budapest and stabilize the Eastern Front. It failed spectacularly, opening the road to Vienna for the Red Army.

The selection of archive photographs gives a sharp insight into every aspect of the fighting in and around Budapest and records the ravaged city the battle left behind.1 vol, 160 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-214210 Tucker-Jones, Anthony THE PANZER IV: Hitler's Rock - Images of War Another in the Images of War series, this volume collects over 150 rare wartime photographs, plus a selection of specially commissioned color, to describe how the initial design of the Mk IV was modified and refined throughout the course of the conflict to counter the threats posed by ever more formidable Allied tanks and antitank guns on the battlefield. While the Mk IV was never produced in the same numbers as the leading Allied tanks, it was without doubt one of the principal armored vehicles of WWII. This is a companion volume to the best-selling visual histories of the Tiger and Panther tanks.1 vol, 128 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-214360 Tucker-Jones, Anthony ARMOURED WARFARE AND THE WAFFEN-SS 1944-1945: Images at War Series Over 150 wartime photographs give a graphic snapshot of the dramatic tank battles fought by the Waffen-SS panzer and panzergrenadier divisions during 1944-5 on both the Eastern and Western fronts. By this stage of the Second World War these formations were at the height of their powers and took part in major armored operations in Russia, France, the Netherlands, and Poland.

As the Wehrmacht retreated the Waffen-SS played an increasingly important role. Most notably their panzers prolonged the war by staving off defeat at Arnhem and Wolomin, stabilizing both the Western and Eastern fronts at critical points in the fighting.

The photographs and the accompanying narrative record the contrasting conditions they faced on each battlefront and the weapons and equipment they used, especially the armored vehicles, including the Tiger and Panther tanks, which were among the best designs the Germans produced. But they also record the crimes committed by members of the Waffen-SS against civilians and captured enemy soldiers during the series of brutal, often desperate operations mounted to stave off German defeat.1 vol, 128 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-216830 Tucker-Jones, Anthony THE BATTLE FOR THE CAUCUSUS 1942-1943: Images of War Series In late 1942 Hitler's forces advanced far into the Caucasus in the southern Soviet Union in one of the most ambitious offensives of the Second World War, but this extraordinary episode is often forgotten-it is overshadowed by the disastrous German attack on Stalingrad which took place at the same time. Includes over 150 wartime photographs.

Operation Edelweiss was designed to seize the oil fields of Maikop, Baku, and Grozny. Seen by some as a wholly unnecessary diversion of resources from the critical confrontation at Stalingrad, the assault on the Caucasus aimed to secure oil supplies for the Germans and deny them to the Soviets.

As this memorable selection of photographs shows, the Werhmacht came close to success. Their forces advanced almost as far as Grozny, famously raising the Nazi flag over Mount Elbrus, the highest peak in the region, before they were compelled into a hurried withdrawal by the rapid deterioration of the German position elsewhere on the Eastern Front.1 vol, 136 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-216840 Tucker-Jones, Anthony TANK WRECKS OF THE EASTERN FRONT 1941-1945: Images of War Series Four years of armored battle on the Eastern Front in WWII littered the battlefields with the wrecks of destroyed and disabled tanks. This photographic history provides a graphic record of the various types of tank deployed by the Red Army and the Wehrmacht during the largest and most destructive confrontation between mechanized armies in military history.

During the opening stages of the war the German victors regularly photographed and posed with destroyed Soviet armor. Operation Barbarossa left 17,000 smashed Soviet tanks in its wake, and the heavy and medium tanks such as the T-28, T-35, KV-1 and the T-34 proved to be a source of endless interest. Once the tide turned the wrecked and burnt-out panzers - the Mk IVs, Tigers and Panthers - were photographed by the victorious Red Army.1 vol, 136 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-218630 Tucker-Jones, anthony PANZER I AND II: The Birth of Hitler's Panzerwaffe - Images of War Series While the Panzer I and II are not as famous as the German tanks produced later in the Second World War, they played a vital role in Hitler's early blitzkrieg campaigns and in the Nazi rearmament program pursued, at first in secret, by the Nazi regime during the 1930s. Covers their design, development, and wartime service is an ideal introduction to them. Includes 200 b/w photos and illustrations.

Both Panzers saw combat during the invasions of Poland and France, the Low Countries and Scandinavia during 1939-40. Although by the time the Wehrmacht invaded the Soviet Union in 1941, the Panzer I had been virtually phased out of service, in the form of self-propelled guns they continued to see combat well into 1943.

The Panzer II was also phased out with the panzer regiments in late 1943, yet it remained in action on secondary fronts and, as the self-propelled Marder II antitank gun and Wespe artillery variant, it saw active service with the panzer and panzer grenadier divisions until the end of the war. The Panzer I and II were the precursors of the formidable range of medium and heavy tanks that followed - the Panzer III and IV and the Panther and Tiger.1 vol, 128 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-218640 Tucker-Jones, anthony ARMOURED WARFARE in the BATTLE OF THE BULGE 1944-1945: Images of War Series The Battle of the Bulge took the Allied armies by surprise in 1944. It was a result of the extraordinary recovery of Hitler's panzer divisions following crushing defeats on the Eastern and Western fronts. In a daring offensive, he hoped his panzers would unhinge the American and British forces by charging through the Schnee Eifel. The consequence was one of the best-known battles of the entire conflict. Includes 160+ b/w photos and illustrations.1 vol, 128 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-220410 Tucker-Jones, anthony THE BATTLE FOR ARNHEM 1944-1945: Images of War Series Another in the popular Images of War Series covers Operation Market Garden, September 1944, the Netherlands, with three parachute drops and one armored charge. Includes 160 photos. 1 vol, 128 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-223270 Tucker-Jones, Anthony The Battle for Warsaw, 1939-1945 Images of War Series During the Second World War five brutal battles were fought in and around Warsaw. Each proved to be dramatic, decisive and bloody, and in this volume of the Images of War series Anthony Tucker-Jones records them all in graphic detail.

The first occurred in 1939 when the Polish army was defeated by the German invaders, and five years of occupation followed. The second was sparked by the Jewish Ghetto Uprising in 1943 which was ruthlessly suppressed by 1,200 SS troops and led to the deaths of 13,000 people. In the third the Red Army's advance was beaten back at the gates of the city in the summer of 1944 and the fourth was fought at the same time when the Nazis crushed the rising of the Polish Home Army and sought to destroy the city in an act of revenge. The failure of the rising consigned the country to decades of communist rule.

The photographs and the detailed narrative give the reader a powerful impression of the experience of the people of Warsaw during this tragic period in their history and document the widespread devastation the fighting left in its wake.
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1-223790 Tucker-Jones, Anthony The Devil's Bridge - The German Victory at Arnhem, 1944 Explores the operation from the perspective of the Germans and how they were able to mobilize
so swiftly and effectively in spite of depleted troops and limited intelligence. Includes
Valkenswaard, Reichswald, Arnhem, Betuwe, and other battles.

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1-230760 Tucker-Jones, Anthony HITLER'S WINTER: The German Battle of the Bulge Brilliant analysis of the Battle of the Bulge from the German point of view, detailing flaws in operational planning and execution, especially in logistics, as well as efforts that attained a measure of success. Covers all the right topics, from reorganizations to special operations, in a well-written overview that unearths new perspectives. Also includes how Operation Northwind affected Bulge operations.

The Battle of the Bulge was the last major German offensive in the West. Launched in the depths of winter to neutralize the overwhelming Allied air superiority, three German armies attacked through the Ardennes, the weakest part of the American lines, with the aim of splitting the Allied armies and seizing the vital port of Antwerp within a week. It was a tall order, as the Panzers had to get across the Our, Ambleve, Ourthe and Meuse rivers, and the desperate battle became a race against time and the elements, which the Germans would eventually lose. But this dramatic counterattack did succeed in catching the Allies off guard in what became the largest and bloodiest battle fought by US forces during the war.1 vol, 320 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-234950 Tucker-Jones, Anthony HITLER'S ARMED SS: The Waffen-SS at War, 1939-1945 Traces the Waffen-SS' origins, structure, development, and operational role during the war under Himmler from modest beginnings in the early 1930s as Hitler's personal protection squad of elite soldiers to a force which eventually amounted to 38 divisions. Towards the end of the war many Waffen-SS units were formed from foreign volunteers and proved to be of poor quality, but its premier panzer divisions thoroughly deserved their reputation as tough fighters.

Creates a detailed account of the contribution it made to the German war effort on Eastern and Western Fronts, especially when Hitler's armies were in retreat. The parts played by the most famous Waffen-SS formations - Das Reich, Totenkopf, Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler among them - and their commanders - men like Dietrich and Hausser - can be seen in the wider context of the war and Germany's defeat.1 vol, 240 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-237400 Tucker-Jones, Anthony BATTLE OF THE CITIES: Urban Warfare on the Eastern Front Concise and vivid history of the urban war on the Eastern Front in WWII covers more than just Stalingrad and Leningrad. Traces the course of the fighting for a number of cities, including local circumstances, the opposing forces, the strategic significance, and the tactics employed. Focuses not only on the destruction and cruelty of such warfare, but on the heroism displayed on both sides and on the fate of the civilians who found themselves on the front line. The final urban battles were fought in Germany's cities, culminating in Berlin.1 vol, 264 pgs 2023 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-89470 Tucker-Jones, Anthony FALAISE:THE FLAWED VICTORY-Destruction of Panzer Graphic account of the battle from the German viewpoint, telling insight into the conduct of the German High Command. B/w maps/illust, appendices, o/b's, biblio, index.1 vol, 246 pgs 2008 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS LTD
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1-235250 Tucker, S.D. NAZI UFOs: The Legends and Myths of Hitler's Flying Saucers in WW2 Nazi UFOs tells the strange tale of how, following the first alleged flying saucer sightings made in the USA in 1947, a series of fantasists and neo-fascists came forward to create a media myth that the Nazis may have invented these incredible craft as a means for winning the Second World War, a plan which was tantalizingly close to completion before the Allies conquered Berlin in 1945.

By contrasting the fake military-industrial pseudo-histories of Nazi UFO theorists with details of real-life Nazi aerospace achievements, the author demonstrates both how this modern-day mythology came about and how it cannot possibly be more than fractionally true. This fake alternative military history is laid out in full, including anti-gravity craft, a time-machine, star ship engines, and lightning weapons.

Features an appealing cast of con-men and spies, complete madmen, real-life Nazis and completely made-up ones, operating right across the globe from South America to wartime Europe and Japan. A good example may be the mad professor, Viktor Schauberger, who actually genuinely did manage to gain a personal audience with Adolf Hitler in order to try and convince him that he had discovered and then exploited some amazing new source of natural free energy which could make objects (such as saucers, in the opinion of some) float. Hitler dismissed his plan, but it does nonetheless show how close some bizarre schemes came to being implemented in Nazi Germany.1 vol, 208 pgs 2022 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-211350 Tudor, Malcolm AMONG THE ITALIAN PARTISANS: The Allied Contribution to the Resistance Story of foreigners -- Britons, Australians, Canadians, New Zealanders, South Africans, Americans, Russians, Poles, and Yugoslavs -- who volunteered to join the guerrilla war against Germans and Fascists in WWII Italy.

Most were escaped prisoners of war who fled their camps after the Italian armistice and surrender in September 1943. From the summer of 1944 the British Special Operations Executive (SOE) and American Office of Strategic Services (OSS) built on information from their compatriots in enemy territory to send in agents to help arm and train the partisans and to coordinate airdrops.

Against the backdrop of 20 months of savage warfare on the mainland, this is the full story of the Allied servicemen who took part in the Italian Resistance, which became one of the greatest insurgent movements in Western Europe.1 vol, 160 pgs 2016 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-212480 Tyguin, Michael GREECE: February to April 1941 As with the failed attempt to seize the Gallipoli peninsula in 1915, the 1941 Allied campaign to assist Greece against a seemingly invincible German juggernaut was poorly conceived and probably doomed even as planning began. Like any campaign, however, it holds lessons for the contemporary student of strategy, tactics, and history. Full color throughout, highly illustrated.

Greece presented singular geographic difficulties for the defending forces, its mountainous defiles dictating the distribution of ports, road and rail routes. The primitive state of the national infrastructure did little to help a long-term defensive posture. Operations in Greece proved to be a nightmare, particularly for logistics units, which struggled with primitive communication systems in rugged terrain over which the enemy enjoyed total air superiority. Poor liaison between the Greek and Commonwealth forces did not help matters, nor was the force deployed adequate for its task.

The allies never enjoyed air superiority, nor could they consolidate any in-depth defense in time to be effective. The official British history of the campaign stated that the 'British campaign on the mainland of Greece was from start to finish a withdrawal'. Greece: February to April 1941 explores these complexities, and mistakes through the eyes of the Australian Army Medical Corps.1 vol, 160 pgs 2016 AUSTRALIA, BIG SKY PUBLISHING
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1-190950 Urbanke, Axel ENDKAMPF:Final Battles on German Territory 1944-45 180+ b/w wartime photos and 20+ rare color photos. Battles include Nemmersdorf, Goldap, Heiligenbeil, Oxhofter, SS-Panzer Jager 560 in action at the Oder and many more. B/w maps, index.1 vol, 160 pgs 2009
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1-202810 Urbanke, Axel amd Becker Hans Als Panzermann in Afrika und Italien 1942-45: Panzer Regiment 8 und schwere Panzer-Abt. 508 This new title from German publisher Luftfahrt Verlag will showcase for the first time ever, roughly 180 wartime black and white and 30 RARE color photos of Heavy Tiger Tank Battalion 508. None of these images have ever been published before. Since the end of World War II the photos have remained in the private hands of the German veteran who took them during his time with this famed Tiger tank battalion. 180 B/W and 35 wartime color photos.

The author was the official unit photographer from 1942 when the unit first fought in Africa as Panzer Regiment 8, and then later when it was reformed into Heavy Tank Battalion 508 which fought primarily in Italy against the Allies.

The photos are really amazing and they show glimpses into the daily life of a panzer crewmen. There are some really incredible photos showing Tiger tanks and support equipment serving at the front lines. All the images have been scanned from the original negatives for optimum quality. The black and white photos alone would make this book a must have, however it's the amazing super clear color photos taken in Italy of the Tiger tanks that will be sure to impress even the most jaded Tiger enthusiast who thinks he's seen it all.1 vol, 200 pgs 2013 GERMANY, LUFTAHRT VERLAG
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1-49720 Urwin, Gregory J.W. FACING FEARFUL ODDS:The Siege of Wake Island Although the siege of Wake Island was not one of World War II's biggest campaigns, it had a profound psychological effect on the course of the nation's struggle. This was the battle that first raised American spirits in the dark weeks following Pearl Harbor. For sixteen suspenseful days, 449 U.S. Marines, assisted by a handful of sailors and soldiers and a few hundred civilian construction workers, withstood repeated attacks by numerically superior Japanese forces. Although Wake finally fell on 23 December 1941, its garrison made the Japanese pay an embarrassingly high price for a tiny coral outpost.

Based on interviews with over seventy American and Japanese participants, the riveting, you-are-there narrative pulsates with the crack of rifles, the stutter of machine guns, the roar of cannon, and the concussion of bombs. This is a military history from the bottom up, an unforgettable reading experience told from the perspective of enlisted men and junior officers who served on the front lines1 vol, 800 pgs 1998 LINCOLN, UNIV OF NEBRASKA
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1-235790 US Division of Naval Intelligence U.S. NAVAL VESSELS: 1943 Originally printed in 1943 (this is a 1986 reprint) by the US Division of Naval Intelligence. Includes 679 black and white photos and 227 line drawing illustrations (side profile and overhead ship drawings) of ships in the USN inventory, from battleships and carriers to landing craft and Coast Guard ships.1 vol, 0 pgs 1986 US, NAVAL INSTITUTE PRESS
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4-33230 US War Department HANDBOOK ON JAPANESE MILITARY FORCES 8x11, details the Japanese military system, field organization, tactics, weapons and equipment. B/W illust, many maps, drawings, appendices.1 vol, 401 pgs 1991 LONDON, GREENHILL PRESS
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1-59520 Van der Vat, Dan ATLANTIC CAMPAIGN, THE Built on solid original research, a stirring account of WWII's battle for the Atlantic, a struggle of profound consequence that cost the British over 100,000 men and the Germans over 29,000. Includes maps, illustrations, bibliography, and index.1 vol, 424 pgs 1988 NY, HARPER AND ROW
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1-205220 van Lunteren, Frank THE BATTLE OF THE BRIDGES: The 504 Parachute Infantry Regiment in Operation Market Garden Operation Market Garden has been recorded as a complete Allied failure in World War II, an overreach that resulted in an entire airborne division being destroyed at its apex. However, within that operation were episodes of heroism that still remain unsung.

On September, 17, 1944, the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, floated down across the Dutch countryside, in the midst of German forces, and proceeded to fight their way to vital bridges to enable the Allied offensive to go forward. The 101st Airborne was behind them; the British 1st Airborne was far advanced. In the 82nd's sector the crucial conduits needed to be seized.

The Germans knew the importance of the bridge over the Waal River at Nijmegen as well as James Gavin and his 82nd troopers did. Thus began a desperate fight for the Americans to seize it, no matter what the cost. The Germans would not give, however, and fought tenaciously in the town and fortified the bridge. On September 20 Gavin turned his paratroopers into sailors and conducted a deadly daylight amphibious assault in small plywood and canvas craft across the Waal River to secure the north end of the highway bridge in Nijmegen. German machine guns and mortars boiled the water on the crossing, but somehow a number of paratroopers made it to the far bank. Their ferocity thence rolled up the German defenses, and by the end of day the bridge had fallen.

The author draws on nearly 130 interviews conducted with veterans of the 504th, plus Dutch civilians and British and German soldiers, who here tell their story for the first time. 1 vol, 336 pgs 2014 US, CASEMATE PUBLISHING
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1-83530 Vannov, Allyn AGAINST THE PANZERS:US Infantry vs German Tanks 9x6, eight WWII battles are examined from the perspective of US Infantryman who opposed the Panzers; the battles are from 1944-45 and include river crossings, town assaults etc, b/w photos.1 vol, 352 pgs 2006 JEFFERSON, McFARLAND & CO
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21-83530 Vannov, Allyn AGAINST THE PANZERS:US Infantry vs German Tanks 9x6, eight WWII battles are examined from the perspective of US Infantryman who opposed the Panzers; the battles are from 1944-45 and include river crossings, town assaults etc, b/w photos.1 vol, 352 pgs 1996 JEFFERSON, McFARLAND & CO
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1-914151 various VAE VICTIS # 151 Capture Tito Wargame of Operation Rosselsprung (1944) features the first phase of the operation led by the airborne troops of the SS-fallschirmjager battalion 500 to eliminate Tito. This game system of low to medium complexity was developed for the Raid series and is designed for solo play; the artificial intelligence automatically manages the Yugoslav actions while the player manages the German actions.

The map represents a series of points, between one and several hundred meters apart. A game turn equals two day-time hours or five 5 night-time hours. The scenario begins at 6:00 on 25 May 1944 and finishes at 12:00 on 26 May for 12 game turns -- a full game is expected to take about 90 minutes. The front side of the die-cut counters represents full strength -- 35-40 German paratroopers, a company of 20-100 Yugoslav partisans, an officer, two anti-air machine guns, or two Italian tanks.

Magazine:
Boardgames: Front Toward Ennemy; Guerres Indiennes Vol. 1 :Custer; Durchbruch 1917; Tank Duel; Western Empires; Brazen Chariots: Battles for Tobruk 1941; Twilight Struggle; White Tribe
Scenarios: Advanced Squad Leader; Memory 44
Miniatures: Furor Mundi 1.6.1.6; Bolt Action vs. Chain of Command; Les Batailles du Grand Conde; La Bataille d'Angleterre
Hobby: Figurines en Impression 3D; Les Nouveautes Warlord
Art of War: Operation Rosselsprung 1944; 1870: L'ete Tragique 1re Partie
1 vol, 84 pgs 2020 FRANCE, CERIGO EDITIONS
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1-914166 various VAE VICTIS # 166: La Bataille de Velikie Louki 1942-1943 (Wargame) Articles Include:

NEWS
Enemy Action Karkov, Battles for the Shenandoah...

BOARDGAMES
Nach Paris (Vuca Simulations)
Equatorial Clash (Snafu Design)
Race to Bastogne (MMP)
Ultima Ratio Regis (Ignacio Torres Siles)
Downfall of Empires (Shakos)

HOBBY
Les Jeux de guerre a l'honneur au sein des armees
Que Choisir: les kamikases dans les jeux
Des Etudiants s'invitent au combat
Les Nouveautes Warlord

FIGURINES
Art de la Guerre: la Cavalerie a travers les ages 2e partie
Operation Dragoon: La Bataille pour Toulon, 1944
Kings of War Historical (Mantic Games)
Triumph! (Washington Grand Company)
Saga Alexandre (Studio Tomahawk)
Scenarios Austerlitz

SCENARIOS
Russie 1942 pour ASL
Sicile 1943 pour M44

NEWS RULES
Fighting the Dragon
Armoured Storm
Battlegroup Westwall
Team Yankee Red Dawn
Leipzig

ART OF WAR
La Bataille de Velikie Louki 1942-1943
1859, l'autre campagne d'Italie
Guerre en Ukraine (1re partie

WARGAME (with die-cut counters; rules in English)
Velikye Luki:
Anticipating a Soviet operation against the Rhezv Salient and the German 9th Army, the OKH sent Von Manstein to Vitebsk in early November to prepare for Operation Taubenschlag to seize Toropets (65 km northeast of Velikiye Luki) and halt the probable Soviet counter-offensive. Gruppe Chevalerie which was in charge of the sector therefore passes under the command of the 11. Army, to its 83.ID are added the 291.ID, 12. Pz Division and 3. Gebirgs Division as well as werfer units. The 8.Pz Division will attack from Kolm to support the upcoming operation.

Unfortunately for the Germans, Operation Uranus launches on November 19 and within 24 hours the situation of the 6th Army in Stalingrad become critical. Von Manstein is sent south to address the situation, the units of the 11th Army began their transfer on the 21st, and the 89th Division found itself alone in defending the sector of Velikie Luki.

On November 24, the 3rd Shock Army - 5th Guards Rifle Corps and 2nd Mechanized Corps - goes on the offensive with the objective of retaking the city. On the 27th, Velikye Louki is surrounded and declared a fortress by Hitler. The Germans are doing their utmost to rectify the situation, rounding up the few troops available in the sector. For almost two months, heavy fighting will then take place in order to save the garrison and prevent the Soviet offensive from developing towards the west.

Scale
One turn : 5 days
Units : battalions, regiments, brigade, divisions
Map : one hex = 2.5 km
Complexity: 5/10
Solo play : 7/10
Duration of a game: about 3 hours1 vol, 84 pgs 2023 FRANCE, CERIGO EDITIONS
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1-930317 various STRATEGY & TACTICS # 317: Moscow Moscow is a two-player game covering the advance of Army Group Center, Autumn 1941. It is a simulation of the campaign by the Germans to capture Moscow from the Soviets in from October until January 1941.

This game's system is a progeny of the 2010 game Leningrad game with some slight differences (such as the stacking limit). Players whom are familiar with the Leningrad game will be able to play this game with only a perusal of these rules where they are specifically relevant to this game.

Each hex represents 30 miles with each unit representing a division and in some cases brigades. Components: One 22x34-inch map and 176 counters. Includes magazine.1 vol, 84 pgs 2019 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-930321 various STRATEGY & TACTICS # 321: Paratrooper: Great Airborne Assaults, Korea Paratrooper: Great Airborne Assaults, Korea is a game system simulating airborne operations. There are two players, commanding the airborne and defending forces. Each game in the system will include one or more scenarios, representing different airborne operations. Units represent airborne (parachute, glider) and ground forces, plus air support. Combat resolution is quasi-tactical. Central to play of the game is the command system, with players expending command points to conduct special actions. Scale: Ground units are companies and platoons. Each turn is about a third of a day's operations. Each hex is about 600 meters (half a mile).

This game includes two scenarios:
OPERATION TOMAHAWK: Ridgway Springs the Trap, March 1951
SUKCHON-SUNCHON: Air Assualt on North Korea, October 1950

Components: One 22' x 34' map & 176 counters
1 vol, 84 pgs 2020 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-930323 various STRATEGY & TACTICS # 323:Rangers at Pointe du Hoc Solitaire simulation of the US Army Ranger assault on the Pointe du Hoc on D-Day. The game challenges the player to do better than the actual Ranger attack up the cliffs that historic morning and also allows the player to fight the battle using the planned, rather than the actual, forces and landing beaches. The scenarios cover action through 0300 June 7, a span of almost 24 hours. The area movement map uses one inch representing one-quarter of a mile. Scale: Ranger units are groupings of 3 to 12 men, with the Germans shown at squad level and counters representing heavy artillery and machinegun emplacements.

Components: One 22x34-inch map, 280 counters, and magazine. 1 vol, 84 pgs 2020 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-930333 various STRATEGY & TACTICS # 333:Operation Unthinkable Operation Unthinkable is a two player alternative-history wargame intended to investigate the strategic parameters that would have been in place during the first month of operations had the Anglo-Allies and Soviets gone to war against each other starting on or about July 1945.

The map illustrates the militarily significant terrain found in and around this portion of Germany in 1945 when portrayed at this scale. Each hex on the map represents five miles (8 km) from side to opposite side. The Soviet units of maneuver are corps or corps equivalents (western division equivalents). Those on the Allied side are mostly divisions, along with a separate brigades and regiments. The rules abstractly represent air power with the presumption that the Allies would have unchallengeable air supremacy. Each full game turn represents half a week of real time.

Components: One 22x34-inch map, 228 counters, and magazine.
1 vol, 84 pgs 2022 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-930335 various STRATEGY & TACTICS # 335: Descent on Malta Descent on Malta is a solitaire operational level simulation of the planned but never executed Axis airborne assault on the British island fortress of Malta. The player controls Axis forces (Germans and Italians). The game system controls the opposing Allied forces and reaction. The objective of the game is for the Axis to capture Malta at the lowest possible cost in casualties.

The design is based on the Crete '41 game (World at War # 47). The game includes optional rules that allow for two or more players to control different parts of the Axis invasion. Descent on Malta is an area movement game with 1 inch on the map representing 2.5 miles. The map shows Malta, the adjoining islands of Gozo, Comino, and surrounding waters, with displays (boxes) representing Axis units in Sicily and southern Italy. Ground units represent Axis and British regiments, battalions, and companies; Axis air units represent 3 to 6 squadrons. Each turn equals anywhere from 4 hours of intense combat action to two days of attritional warfare and refitting.

Components: One 22x34-inch map, 228 counters, and magazine.1 vol, 84 pgs 2022 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-930341 various STRATEGY & TACTICS # 341: Return to Europe: Sicily & Italy July-Nov 1943 (Wargame) Two-player wargame is the sequel to Desert Fox Deluxe that covers the Allied invasion of Sicily and southern Italy. The operation was viewed as only a limited offensive to secure the Mediterranean and force Italy out of the war. The Germans also intended only a limited effort to delay the Allies while a strong defense was established at the far north of the peninsula. Both sides scented greater possibilities in the early going and were drawn into what would become a grueling and expensive campaign.

There are two scenarios, each covering all or part of the campaign. One player or team of players commands the Allied forces, the other the Axis. In general terms the Allies are trying to knock Italy out of the war and seize the greatest amount of territory as possible, while the Axis seeks to maintain control of Italian territory for the maximum amount of time. Each game turn represents one month with up to six player impulses in each GT. Each hex represents 6.7 miles (10 kilometers) from side to side. Combat units represent brigades/regiments to companies.

Components: One 22 x 34-inch game map, 280 1/2-inch counters, and magazine.1 vol, 84 pgs 2023 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-938010 Various STRATEGY & TACTICS QUARTERLY # 10 - Whirlwind: Kursk to Berlin. Despite massive losses in the first 18 months of fighting, the Soviets were just reaching their peak strength, coupled with an increasing stream of weapons, supplies, and equipment from the western Allies. Massive offensives were undertaken across the front, breaking at first on the bulwark of German tactical and operational superiority. Over time the Soviet advantages grew while German resources shrank, and the offensives began to land telling blows. Chronicles the individual battles and evolution of the opposing armies. Detailed maps, orders of battle, and weapons descriptions support the narrative. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2020 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-956059 various World at War # 59: The Luzon Campaign, 1945 This solitaire wargame covers the fighting across the main Philippine island of Luzon early in 1945. The first turn represents one week, each turn after that represents half a month. Each regular hexagon represents 6.75 miles (11 kilometers) from side to opposite side.

You, as the single player cast in the role of US Sixth Army Commander Lt. Gen. Walter Kruege, actively command the invading US forces, while the rules direct you in the deployment of the defending Japanese. You win or lose via the seizure of (or failure to seize) key areas on the map.

In turn, you're under considerable time pressure from theater commander Gen. Douglas MacArthur (portrayed passive-aggressively by the victory conditions and six-turn limit) to be finished with the major portion of the campaign no later than the end of March. That's necessary to allow the redeployment of major aero-naval assets for the Iwo Jima and Okinawa battles.

Components: 22x34-inch map, 228 die-cut counters, and magazine. 1 vol, 62 pgs 2018 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-956060 various WORLD AT WAR 60: Eisenhower's War Eisenhower's War (EW) is a two-player wargame covering the final 11 months of World War II in northwest Europe, from D-Day through the end of April 1945, when the Anglo-Allied campaign in the west effectively came to its end. The game is also easily adaptable for solitaire play. The political boundaries shown on the map are those drawn by Hitler prior to his downfall.

Victory is judged by measuring the player's performances against that of their historic counterparts, with the historic outcome reckoned as a draw. If the Allied player does better than Eisenhower, he will be adjudged to have won the game. If he does worse, he'll be reckoned to have lost the game. Each turn of play equals one or two months of 'real' time, depending on the time of year.

Components: 22x34 inch map, 176 die-cut counters.1 vol, 62 pgs 2018 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-956063 various WORLD AT WAR # 63: The Central Pacific Campaign The Central Pacific Campaign is a solitaire, strategic-level wargame of the struggle for control of the Central Pacific during World War II. The solitaire player is commanding the US forces and the system controls the Japanese forces. The player wins by accomplishing historic campaign milestones ahead of what was done historically, thereby opening the way for an earlier invasion of Okinawa or Formosa.

Most ground units represent divisions, brigades or regiments. Aircraft units represent two groups or regiments (six to eight squadrons), and are each identified by the primary type of aircraft in those units. Ship units represent one fleet aircraft carrier, divisions of two light or escort carriers, two battleships, four cruisers, squadrons of six to eight destroyers and one light cruiser. The map is drawn to emphasize the strategically critical zones and islands in the Central Pacific. Each grid box on the map is 300 miles from side to side. Each turn represents one month.

Components: 22x34 inch map, 228 die-cut counters.1 vol, 62 pgs 2018 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-956069 various WORLD AT WAR # 69: 1st Panzer Breakout Breakout: First Panzer Army is a two player game that allows players to examine the operational challenges in the battles between the Soviet and German Armies in the northwest Ukraine in March and April 1944, leading to 1st Panzer Army Pocket. Most units are represented as corps-sized units with German garrison units represented as regiments or brigades. Each combat unit displays several types of information: nationality and type, organizational size, attack factor, defense factor, historical identification and substitute counter status.

Components: 22x34 inch map, 176 die-cut counters, Magazine 1 vol, 62 pgs 2019 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-956070 various WORLD AT WAR # 70: Great Pacific War Great Pacific War is a two player strategic simulation of hypothetical campaigns fought between the United States and Japan in the Pacific Theater of Operations sometime in the 1920s or 1930s. Units include many forces which were planned but not built, such as US Navy battlecruisers. The game system shows the effects of various operations over the course of a scenario. Players conduct actions that encompass discrete combat, logistical, intelligence and other operations. A player can conduct one or more actions per turn, depending on control of bases. Ground units in the game represent corps or armies. Aircraft units represent six to twelve squadrons of aircraft. Ship units represent one fleet aircraft carrier, divisions of two or three battleships, four to eight cruisers, flotillas of twelve to twenty destroyers, or various numbers of other ships types. Each grid on the map is about 550 miles across. Each turn represents one month of operations.

Components: 22x34 inch map, 176 die-cut counters.
1 vol, 62 pgs 2020 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-956072 various WORLD AT WAR # 72:Paratrooper: Palenbang & Primsole Bridge Paratrooper is a two player game system simulating airborne operations from World War II to Korea. Each game in the system will include one or more scenarios, representing different airborne operations. This first game includes two scenarios. The first is Palembang: The Air Assault on Sumatra, February 1942, the Japanese airborne operation that attempted to gain control of the Dutch East India oilfields. In the second, Primosole Bridge: The Clash of Airborne, Sicily July 1943, the British 1st Airborne Brigade clash with the German 1st Fallschirmjaeger Division. Units represent airborne (parachute, glider) and ground forces at the company and platoon level. Each hex on the map represents approximately one mile. Combat resolution is quasi-tactical. Central to play of the game is the command system, with players expending command points to conduct special actions.

Components: 22x34 inch map, 176 die-cut counters. 1 vol, 62 pgs 2020 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-956075 various WORLD AT WAR # 75: Centrifugal Offensive Centrifugal Offensive: The Japanese Campaign in the Pacific, 1941-42 is a solitaire, strategic level wargame of the initial Imperial Japanese campaigns in the Pacific War, 1941 to 1942. The player commands the Japanese forces, with the Allies are controlled by the game system. The player's objective is to accomplish campaign objectives ahead of the original schedule, thereby forestalling the inevitable US-led Allied offensive. A critical factor in the game is victory fever. The more the Japanese are winning, the greater the chance they will have to attain additional objectives to win the game. Another factor is the game ends before the Allied counteroffensive in the Solomons, so there are no Allied amphibious operations. Most ground units in the game represent divisions, brigades and regiments. Aircraft units represent one to three air groups or regiments (three to nine squadrons). Distances between each space on the map vary depending on location and strategic importance, with the distance varying from 1,000 to a few hundred kilometers. Each turn represents one month of operations.

Components: 22x34 inch map, 228 die-cut counters.
1 vol, 62 pgs 2020 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-956076 various WORLD AT WAR # 76: Operation Jupiter: Churchill's Plan to Invade Norway, 1942 Two-player wargame simulates the possible events that could have unfolded during the first 30 days of this planned but never run World War II campaign. The British prime minister had intended it as a strategic alternative for Operation Torch. A complete game takes from two to three hours to complete. Each hex on the map equals 10 miles (16.2 km). Each full turn represents three days. Ground units represent a regiment, brigade or division (or ad hoc equivalents) of about 2,500 to 12,000 men and/or 50 to 350 armored fighting vehicles. Allied forces are organized into three groupings: those of the US, British and their Commonwealth partner Canada, and the Soviet Union. The counter sheet contains 48 variant and errata counters for World at War #70, Great Pacific War and 11 variant counters for World at War #74, Munich War.

Components: 22x34-inch map, 176 die-cut counters. 1 vol, 62 pgs 2021 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-956081 various WORLD AT WAR # 81: Balkans 1944 Wargame Balkans 1944. In late Summer 1944, the Soviets were poised to invade the Balkans after having inflicted a crushing blow to the Wehrmacht at Belarus. On 20 August, after a period of relative calm on the front, the Soviets opened up their offensive between the Black Sea and the Carpathians. Despite the German counterattacks and setbacks such as Debrecen, by Christmas Eve the Red Army was besieging Budapest, joined by the Yugoslav Partisans, and occupied Bulgaria and Romania.

Components: 22x34-inch map, 176 die-cut counters, and magazine. Includes articles on Pre-WWII Japanese Naval Planning, US Mechanized Cavalry, and Mexican and Brazilian Air Forces.1 vol, 62 pgs 2021 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-956085 various WORLD AT WAR # 85: Budapest (Wargame) Budapest Campaign: October 1944 to February 1945 is a wargame of the Soviet offensive in Hungary in late 1944 and early 1945 which culminated in the conquest of the city of Budapest. Throughout this campaign the Axis launched successive counterattacks which regained ground but, in the end, failed to stem the Soviet tide.

There are two players: Axis and Soviets. Each side is divided into sub-commands. For the Axis, this includes Armee Kommando Nord, Armee Kommando Sud (these are not historical designators but are based on German operational practice by this period), and Hungarian forces. The Soviets have Second and Third Ukrainian Fronts, as well as the Romanian army.

Budapest Campaign ends just prior to the start of Spring Awakening (World at War #73) which covers the final German offensive on the Eastern Front. Both games use a variant of the DG Boots system to model command/control and logistics. Various command markers activate player sub-commands and launch major offensives.

Components: 22x34 inch map, 176 die-cut counters, and magazine.1 vol, 62 pgs 2022 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-956089 various WORLD AT WAR # 89: The Crimean Campaign 1941-1942 (Wargame) Strategic level two-player wargame (with strong operational undertones) of low-intermediate complexity covering the fighting across the peninsula that climaxed with the German capture of Sevastopol. The game's action took place historically between 28 October 1941 and 4 July 1942. The first date marks the German entry into the Crimea via the Perekop Isthmus, while the second marks the end of organized Soviet resistance across the whole peninsula.

Those nine calendar months are divided into chronologically varied and unequal numbers of turns. That approach allows for the convenient simulation of the ebbs and flows in the action that took place due to bad weather and logistical and command-control constraints.

Magazine articles include Japan's Indian Ocean Raid, Strategic Heavy Lift, and Fortress Battle 1944.

Components: 22x34 inch map, 228 9/16-inch die-cut counters, and magazine.1 vol, 62 pgs 2023 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-956090 various WORLD AT WAR # 90: Great European War, 1941-1943 (Wargame) Great European War is a two-player game of an alternative World War II in Europe, based on the premise that Adolf Hitler did not order the invasion of the Soviet Union in June 1941. Instead, the Axis goes over to a naval-air offensive against the British with additional operations in North Africa and the Middle East, while waiting for America to enter the war and keeping a watchful eye on Stalin who may intervene.

The game assumes that the Western Allies decide on a Europe First Strategy, diverting forces and logistics from the Pacific. The Axis is under pressure to win the war before economic collapse sets in and the Allies to win before the Japanese seize too much of the Pacific. Given the shift in Axis logistics and planning against the British Empire and the US. only the westernmost Soviet Union is shown on the map, but there is emphasis on North Africa and the Middle East.

There are two players: Axis and Allied (to include the Western Allies and the Soviet Union). Both players can develop orders of battle by expending Mobilization Points. The game shows the war in Europe during the early and mid-war years before the full Allied buildup. Both sides will be fighting a war which is markedly different from that fought in the historical event. The game ends in 1943, the time when the Western Allies originally planned to return to Europe.

Components: 22x34 inch map, 280 1/2-inch die-cut counters, and magazine.1 vol, 62 pgs 2023 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-TPS20 Various TURNING POINT SIMULATIONS #20: The Battle of Stalingrad Stalingrad comes with hard-mounted maps and mounted, die-cut counters. Each battle is presented in a design of low complexity, but high challenge, from some of the industry's top designers.

Bitter fighting went from block to block, then building to building, and -- literally -- room to room. German troops joked that they had, 'Captured the kitchen but were still fighting for the living room.' Soviet soldiers in the city said, 'There is no land on the other side of the Volga.'

But the battle for Stalingrad the city was only part of the German 1942 campaign, with its multiple priorities of political objectives (like Stalingrad) and resource objectives (like the Caucasus). Now, gamers can face the same questions and try to do better.

Each hexagon on the map is about 33 miles/55 kilometers from east to west. Each turn represents one-half of a month. The typical combat units on the map are Soviet Armies, Axis minor allied Armies and German Corps.1 vol, 1 pgs 2011 US, AGAINST THE ODDS
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1-210910 Vesa Nenye, Peter Munter, Toni Wirtanen, Chris Birks FINLAND AT WAR: The Continuation and Lapland Wars 1941-45 In the aftermath of the Winter War, Finland found itself drawing ever closer to Nazi Germany and eventually took part in Operation Barbarossa in 1941. For the Finns this was a chance to right the wrongs of the Winter War, and having reached suitable defensive positions, the army was ordered to halt. Years of uneasy trench warfare followed, known as the Continuation War, during which Finland desperately sought a way out, German dreams of victory were dashed and the Soviet Union built the strongest army in the world. In the summer of 1944, the whole might of the Red Army was launched against the Finnish defenses on the narrow Karelian Isthmus.

Over several weeks of fierce fighting, the Finns managed to halt the Soviet assault. With Stalin forced to divert his armies to the race to Berlin, an armistice agreement was reached. The harsh terms forced the Finns to take on their erstwhile German allies in Lapland. Featuring never-before-seen photographs and first-hand accounts, this second volume of a two-part study details the high price Finland had to pay to retain its independence and freedom. 1 vol, 336 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-201381 Veterans of the 3rd Panzer Division ARMORED BEARS: Vol. 1, The German 3rd Panzer Division in World War II 19 maps , 154 b/w photos. First major treatment of the 3rd Panzer Division in English. Covers the division's formation and its battles in Poland in 1939, France in 1940, and the Eastern Front in 1941 and 1942. The division had nearly 50 Knight's Cross winners by the end of the war. Contains numerous photos of soldiers and their tanks and based on the daily logs of the division and recollections of its commanders and soldiers.1 vol, 336 pgs 2013 US, STACKPOLE BOOKS
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1-201382 Veterans of the 3rd Panzer Division ARMORED BEARS: Vol. 2, The German 3rd Panzer Division in World War II Second volume. 19 maps, 154 b/w photos. First major treatment of the 3rd Panzer Division in English. Covers the division's formation and its battles in Poland in 1939, France in 1940, and the Eastern Front in 1941 and 1942. The division had nearly 50 Knight's Cross winners by the end of the war. Contains numerous photos of soldiers and their tanks and based on the daily logs of the division and recollections of its commanders and soldiers.1 vol, 336 pgs 2013 US, STACKPOLE BOOKS
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1-221780 Villahermosa, Gilberto HITLER'S PARATROOPERS IN NORMANDY: The German II Parachute Corps in the Battle for France, 1944 This gripping new account examines the exploits of Germanys II Parachute Corps and its commander, Eugen Meindl, from the Allied invasion on 6 June to the end of August 1944. Meindl was the epitome of the senior WWII German airborne commander -- tough, experienced, and aggressive, he cared deeply for his troops. His Parachute Corps fought stubbornly for three weeks, before being forced to fall back.

Trapped along with the bulk of the German Seventh Army in the Falaise pocket, Meindl and his paratroopers maintained their discipline and were selected by the Commander in Chief of OB West to lead the German breakout to the east. That they managed to do so, despite suffering grievous losses, while so many around them died or surrendered, is a testament to their dedication and fighting ability.1 vol, 288 pgs 2019 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-COM1065 von Borries, Vance FORGOTTEN LEGIONS: Syria and Lebanon 1941 Forgotten Legions is another Classic Reborn! (two reworked games from Vance von Borries) by Compass Games.

Drive on Damascus givers you an operational level simulation that faithfully recreates the (June and July) 1941 Allied invasion of Vichy French held Syria and Lebanon. Here you can hone your game play skills with open maneuvering on the desert side of the map and tough in-fighting on the mountain side. A fluid situation can develop as both sides seek the opportunity to outflank and attack. And along the coast players will probe for vulnerabilities by maneuver and infiltration.

An exhaustive Order of Battle based on archival records helps capture key historical facets of the campaign including armor advantage, air power, ranged artillery, flotillas and commandos, garrisons, mountain units, untried units, and more. Also examined is the possibility of a German intervention.

Bloody Keren presents an operational level simulation that faithfully recreates the (January through April) 1941 campaign in Italian Eritrea that historically saw a climax at the mountain pass at Keren. Here too, good game play is at a premium as strategically you allocate your forces to various mountain passes. Both sides can attack and counterattack while guerilla forces attempt to close off reinforcements coming from the south.

Many all-new historical notes can be found throughout the rules presentation.

Product Information:
* Complexity: 5 out of 10
* Solitaire Suitability: 8 out of 10
* Drive on Damascus Time Scale: 2-Day Turns
* Drive on Damascus Map Scale: 3 miles (about 4.8 kilometers) per hex
* Bloody Keren Time Scale: 4-Day Turns
* Bloody Keren Map Scale: 7.75 miles (about 12.5 kilometers) per hex
* Unit Scale: Battalions with some companies and small brigades
* Players: one to four, best with two
* Playing Time: three to seven hours

Components:
* Three maps (34x42-inch map size)
* One map (11x34-inch map size)
* Two Countersheets of 5/8-inch unit-counters
* Two Player Aid Cards 8.5x11-inch
* Two Order of Battle Appearance Cards 8.5x11-inch
* Rules booklet
* Scenario booklet with Designer's Notes
* Six-sided Die1 vol, 1 pgs 2018 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-COM1066 von Borries, Vance FRANCE 1944: The Allied Crusade in Europe -- Wargame (Designer Signature Edition) France 1944: The Allied Crusade in Europe, Designer Signature Edition, marks the return of an original game covering the historical events that led to the liberation of France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands during the Allied drive on Germany by renowned game designer, Mark Herman. This new signature edition has been re-mastered and updated and will be linking with an all-new companion game, Russia 1944, slated for release in 2019.
France 1944 is yet another Classic Reborn! by Compass

Product Information: Complexity: 6 out of 10; Solitaire Suitability: 9 out of 10 (no hidden information); Time Scale: Monthly turns; Map Scale: 20 miles (32 kilometers) per hex; Unit Scale: army-level HQs, infantry corps, armored divisions; Players: one to two, best with two; Playing Time: two to seven hours.

Components: 22x33-inch Mounted Map; 8.5x11-inch Map; Two Countersheets (14.5mm size); Two Player Aid Cards; Allied Order of Appearance Display and Movement Card; German Order of Appearance Display and Movement Card; Rules booklet with Designer's Notes; Two 6-sided dice; Two 6-sided custom dice; Box and Lid set.1 vol, 1 pgs 2020 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-COM1088 von Borries, Vance Decision at Kasserine: Rommel's Last Chance - Designer Signature Edition Decision at Kasserine: Rommel's Last Chance, Designer Signature Edition, marks the return of a true wargaming classic by Vance von Borries first published in 1983, faithfully remastered and updated with this all-new, supersized edition. Hailed by many as of the premier entry in the popular Battles for North Africa series, this two-player operational level simulation covers the WWII German and Italian offensive in central Tunisia which took place in mid-February 1943.

This edition of Decision at Kasserine features a super-sized map and counters and is another Classic Reborn! by Compass.

This Designer Signature edition of the classic Vance von Borries game goes beyond a mere culmination of the
forward strides made with subsequent games published in the series;
it now features a major update to the game system that will be implemented in future game releases of the popular Battles for North Africa series.
In terms of superior physical presentation, all aspects have been upgraded, including super-sized components; larger game map and 5/8' counters.

Supporting charts convey more information at a glance for ease of play
Enhanced ergonomics are built into the set up and reinforcement charts
Updated the Order of Battle based on new information and analysis
Fixed the original deployment and OoB based on archival information
The rules treatment is all-new with a full re-write backed by many illustrations, an index,
and clarifications and examples of play to reduce potential questions. Some rules were simplified, others enhanced.


Product Information:
Complexity: 6 out of 10
Solitaire Suitability: 6 out of 10 (no hidden units; variable German victory conditions)
Time Scale: 12 hours per turn
Map Scale: two miles per hex
Unit Scale: companies and battalions, artillery batteries or groups
Players: one to two, best with two
Playing Time: 3-8 hours depending upon scenario


Components:
Two map sheets
Three countersheets (5/8' size)
Rules booklet with updated Historical Notes
Three player aid cards
Three order of appearance display cards (Axis & Allied)
One six-sided die
Box and Lid
1 vol, 64 pgs 2020 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-15080 Von Luck, Hans PANZER COMMANDER:Memoirs of Colonel Hans von Luck Classic WWII memoir of a German officer who served in almost all theaters, from Poland to France '40 to Africa to Soviet Union to France '44 to last 1945 battles on Eastern Front. Captured by the Soviets at the end of the war, he was held for five years in a prison camp in the Caucasus. After the war, he formed friendships with those who had been his opponents during it. Includes a new preface by the author's widow.

1 vol, 282 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-216600 von Rosen, Richard Freiherr PANZER ACE: The Memoirs of an Iron Cross Panzer Commander from Barbarossa to Normandy Richard Freiherr von Rosen was a highly decorated Wehrmacht soldier and outstanding panzer commander. His memoirs are richly illustrated with contemporary photographs, including key confrontations of World War II.

After serving as a gunlayer on a Pz.Mk.III during Barbarossa, he led a Company of Tigers at Kursk. Later he led a company of King Tiger panzers at Normandy and in late 1944 commanded a battle group (12 King Tigers and a flak Company) against the Russians in Hungary in the rank of junior, later senior lieutenant (from November 1944, his final rank).

Only 489 of these King Tiger tanks were ever built. They were the most powerful heavy tanks to see service, and only one kind of shell could penetrate their armor at a reasonable distance. Every effort had to be made to retrieve any of them bogged down or otherwise immobilized, which led to many towing adventures. 1 vol, 408 pgs 2018 UK, GREENHILL BOOKS
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1-229310 von Senger und Etterlin, Dr. F.M. COUNTER-STRIKE OPERATIONS: Combat Examples and Leadership Principles of Mobile Defence English translation of Die Wehrmacht im Kampf (Battles and Problems of WWII) originally published in German by Hermann Teske in the 1950s and 1960s. Written by former members of the German Army in World War II, the series provides valuable and historically significant information on the perspective of the German Army of many crucial campaigns and battles. Includes a modern introduction by Matthias Strohn, a lecturer at Sandhurst. This volume, written by panzer officer Ferdinand Maria von Senger und Etterlin, covers successful counteroffensive operations on the Eastern Front. Includes eight maps. 1 vol, 192 pgs 2022 US, CASEMATE
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1-197310 von Studnitz, Hans-George WHILE BERLIN BURNS: The Memoirs of Hans-Georg von Studnitz 'The last few days have been days of intolerable tension... we have done nothing but pack our belongings and store them in bombproof sites. Danger threatens from all sides. The Americans are using phosphorous shells, against which all extinguishers are useless... In a world in which havoc spreads far more quickly than life can burgeon, to look more than fifteen minutes ahead is pointless.' Entry for 4 April 1945.

From 1943 to 1945, while his world was deafened by the sounds of war as Germany fought on hopelessly, Hans-Georg von Studnitz - from his vantage point in the German Foreign Office Press and Information Section - recorded the day-to-day events in Berlin. He was in the perfect position to write such an account: he was entrusted with the drafting of Nazi political directives and was in constant touch with the foreign diplomats stationed in Berlin.

This is a fascinating and comprehensive insight into life in Berlin: the bombings and its effects, the social life, the key personalities and events. Studnitz writes with the trained skill of a journalist and a political commentator, and his account has few equals in the literature of memoirs.1 vol, 0 pgs 2011 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-224160 von Vormann, Nikolaus translated by Geoffrey Brooks The Battle of Korsun-Cherkassy The Encirclement and Breakout of Army Group South, 1944 Written by German General Nikolaus von Vormann, who commanded XLVII Panzerkorps, his account covers the retreat to the Dnepr in 1943, describes the battle of Kirowograd from 5th-17th January 1944, the encirclement of six German divisions, the efforts to relieve the trapped troops, the struggle of the troops within the pocket, and the breakout. His mainly factual account also contains a description of the psychological effects on the men of this most brutal and physically exhausting battle. It is one of the few primary source materials that exists of the battle.

Germans led by Erich von Manstein attempted to break into the pocket. Atrocious weather plus effective resistance repulsed their attacks and by mid-February it became clear that breaking out of the pocket was the only option for the Germans. Abandoning a huge amount of equipment and the wounded, they succeeded and rejoined the surrounding panzer divisions. The Germans avoided a catastrophe but 34% of the troops did not survive.
1 vol, 120 pgs 2019 US, CASEMATE
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1-81920 Vuksic, Velimir SS ARMOR ON THE EASTERN FRONT 1943-1945 9x11, (8) b/w & color maps, 400+ b/w photos, (16)pages of color artwork with 1-3 drawings, theauthor has collected an impressive array ofrecently discovered photos.1 vol, 296 pgs 2005 CANADA, JJ FEDOROWICZ
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1-199300 Wacker, Albrect SNIPER ON THE EASTERN FRONT: The Memoirs of Sepp Allerberger, Knight's Cross Josef 'Sepp' Allerberger was the second most successful sniper of the German Wehrmacht and one of the few private soldiers to be honored with the award of the Knight's Cross.

An Austrian conscript, after qualifying as a machine gunner he was drafted to the southern sector of the Russian Front in July 1942. Wounded at Voroshilovsk, he experimented with a Russian sniper-rifle while convalescing and so impressed his superiors with his proficiency that he was returned to the front on his regiment's only sniper specialist.

In this sometimes harrowing memoir, Allerberger provides an excellent introduction to the commitment in field craft, discipline and routine required of the sniper, a man apart. There was no place for chivalry on the Russian Front. Away from the film cameras, no prisoner survived long after surrendering. Russian snipers had used the illegal explosive bullet since 1941, and Hitler eventually authorized its issue in 1944. The result was a battlefield of horror.1 vol, 196 pgs 2012 US, PEN & SWORD
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1-212590 Wahlert, Glenn THE WESTERN DESERT CAMPAIGN: 1940-41 While the North African campaign has been studied in detail over the years, much of this study has been dedicated to the battles between the British 8th Army and Rommel's Afrika Korps. There has been little serious study of Wavell's campaign against Italian forces in 1940- 41, nor of the role played by the Australian 6th Division in the eventual Italian defeat. Part of this can be attributed to wartime propaganda that labeled the Italian Army dilettantes and mocked their courage.

The truth is much different. Many Italian units showed incredible bravery, and the Australian assaults on fortress towns such as Bardia were far from a walkover. Full color throughout and highly illustrated.1 vol, 192 pgs 2016 UK, BIG SKY PUBLISHING
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1-226290 Wales, Solace BRAIDED IN FIREBlack GIs and Tuscan Villagers on the Gothic Line 1944 Covers the cultures and relationships of the 92nd Infantry in and after the Battle of Garfagnana in Tuscany, Italy. Although the military action and tragic inaction of certain senior officers is described in detail, the book tells of the human toll of war: the drama, the folly, and the heartache. 1 vol, 268 pgs 2020 US, THE KNOX PRESS
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2-79320 Walker, Ian W. IRON HULLS IRON HEARTS:Mussolini's Elite Armoured An account of the part played by the three Italian Armored Divisions during the North African Battle b/w illust/maps/photos, biblio, index1 vol, 208 pgs 2003 UK, THE CROWOOD PRESS
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1-199840 Walling, Michael FORGOTTEN SACRIFICE: The Arctic Convoys of World War II The Arctic Convoys showed war without mercy. If man-made death didn't get you, the Arctic's ice and cold would. These natural weapons killed regardless of whose side you were on or how just your cause. No one escaped unscathed. Author Mike Walling captures the convoy's bitter essence and reveals a timeless tale of determination, heroism, sacrifice, and the strength of the human spirit.1 vol, 292 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-213620 Walling, Michael BLOODSTAINED SANDS: U.S. Amphibious Operations in World War II For the men who served in America's Amphibious Forces during WWII, the conflict was an unceasing series of D-Days. They were responsible for putting men ashore in more than 200 landings throughout the conflict, most against well-entrenched enemy positions.

This tells the story of these forgotten men for the first time, tracing their operational history from Guadalcanal to Casablanca, Sicily, Normandy, Iwo Jima, and finally Okinawa. The men's stories are told in their own voices, with fascinating accounts from Underwater Demolition Teams, Attack Transport crews and many other unsung heroes.

First-hand interviews, entries from personal diaries, and Action Reports create a unique history, perfectly complemented by historic illustrations and detailed maps. These are timeless tales of determination, sacrifice, and triumph of the human spirit.1 vol, 448 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-201770 Walsh, Stephen STALINGRAD - The Infernal Cauldron The German invasion of the Soviet Union was Hitler's biggest gamble in his quest for Lebensraum in the East - and it was at Stalingrad that his gamble failed. Stalingrad is a history of the greatest battle of World War II, a defining moment in the struggle on the Eastern Front. From conditions on the Eastern Front before the battle to the consequences of the battle for both combatants, Stalingrad is a comprehensive account of the build-up, engagement, turning points, and aftermath of what became the Verdun of World War II.

With authoritative text and rarely seen photographs, Stalingrad shows how the rubble-strewn city gave rise to a bitter hand-to-hand struggle between both sides, and how landmarks such as the Mamaev Kurgan Hill could change hands 17 times in a single day. With battle maps, 200 photographs and appendices, Stalingrad is a fascinating and vivid account of the battle that bled the German army dry, and turned the war in the East decisively against Germany. 1 vol, 192 pgs 2013 UK, AMBER BOOKS
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1-223840 Walter, Brian The Longest Campaign - Britain's Maritime Struggle in the Atlantic and Northwest Europe, 1939-1945 For four centuries the British realm depended upon sea power to defend its interest and independence against a myriad of threats both military and economic. During this time the Royal Navy established itself as the 'Sovereign of the Seas,' helping transform England, and later Great Britain, from an unassuming island nation perched on the edge of the European continent to the center of a global empire. Yet the advent of World War II presented Britain's maritime services with their greatest challenge to date. At stake was the survival of the nation.

The Longest Campaign tells the story of this epic struggle and the indispensable role that British sea power played in bringing about the victory that shaped the world we live in today. It is a complete, balanced and detailed account of the activities, results and relevance of Britain's maritime effort in the Atlantic and off northwest Europe throughout World War II. It looks at the entire breadth of the maritime conflict, exploring the contribution of all participants including the Royal Navy, Royal Air Force and British merchant marines and their Commonwealth equivalents. It puts the maritime conflict in the context of the overall war effort and shows how the various operations and campaigns were intertwined. Finally, it provides unique analysis of the effectiveness of the British maritime effort and role it played in bringing about the final Allied victory.
1 vol, 360 pgs 2020 US, CASEMATE
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1-231110 Walter, Brian BLUE WATER WAR: Maritime Struggle in the Mediterranean and Middle East, 1940-1945 Covers the WWII battles between forces of Italy, Germany, Vichy, Britain, US, and France in and around Mediterranean Sea from the coastal waters of Southern Europe in the north to Madagascar in the south and Africa's Atlantic coast in the west to the Persian Gulf in the east. Weapons include surface warships, submarines, and aircraft along with sizable merchant fleets, the British and their subsequent American partners maintained vital seaborne lines of communication, conducted numerous amphibious landings, interdicted Axis supply activities and eventually eliminated all semblances of Axis maritime power within the theater. In turn, these actions facilitated multiple Allied victories that helped secure the defeat of the European Axis.1 vol, 352 pgs 2022 US, CASEMATE
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1-201750 Ward, Arthur CHURCHILL'S SECRET DEFENCE ARMY: Resisting the Nazi Invader In April 1940, the Phony War ended as Hitler's forces invaded Norway and a month later began their successful assault on France and the Low Countries. When on 10 May Winston Churchill became Prime Minister he soon discovered that the nation's defenses were in a parlous state and a Nazi invasion was a very real possibility.

By the end of the month, nearly a million British citizens had joined the Local Defense Volunteers, soon to become the Home Guard, of Dad's Army fame. Churchill, however, realized the Home Guard was initially of little more than PR value, an important morale booster. A more serious deterrent needed to be created if Hitler's panzer divisions and the full might of the blitzkrieg were to be thwarted. Consequently, to supplement the sorely ill-equipped regular forces (all of their tanks and most of their artillery had been abandoned in France) a new, British resistance force was required.

The intentionally blandly named 'Auxiliary Units' might have been the answer. Formed in the Summer of 1940, in great secrecy, this force of 'stay behind' saboteurs and assassins was intended to cause havoc behind the German front line should the Wehrmacht gain a foothold in Britain. Their mission was to go to cover, hiding in underground bunkers for the first 14 days of invasion and then springing up, at nightfall, to gather intelligence, interrogate prisoners, destroying fuel and ammunition dumps as they went about their deadly business.

Each Auxilier knew his life expectancy was short, a matter of weeks. He also knew he could not tell a soul about his activities, even his spouse. 'Dads Army' they were not. Following the publication of his 50th anniversary history of the Battle of Britain, A Nation Alone, written in association with the RAF Museum, Arthur Ward looked deeper into the story of the Invasion Summer of 1940 and enjoyed unique opportunities to interview those involved with Auxiliary Units at the very top and in the front line, as volunteers in a six-man cell. Includes 250 b/w and color illustrations.
1 vol, 256 pgs 2013 UK, PEN and SWORD
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1-213100 Ward, Keith WORLD WAR II SOVIET FIELD WEAPONS & EQUIPMENT Includes over 300 color illustrations. This title is the second in a series that employs a simple and effective concept to illustrate and describe the multiplicity of equipment and weapons systems used on the ground during World War II. Whilst many books have described such weapons and war material, Keith Ward's unique abilities as a 3D technical artist bring these items to life, illustrated throughout in full color.

Here, in a single concise volume, are all major and many minor and less well-known items of Soviet weaponry and equipment, rendered precisely, including detailed cutaways showing their internal workings, information which is often absent from other publications. Technical details are also provided. 1 vol, 160 pgs 2017 UK, HELION
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1-204990 Ware, Pat M4 SHERMAN: Images of War Special The M4 Medium Tank - the Sherman - was one of the most famous tanks of the Second World War. It was produced in greater numbers than any other Allied tank, it fought on every front - in Western Europe, on the Eastern Front, in North Africa, Burma, the Pacific - and it continued to serve effectively as a front-line fighting vehicle in the Korean War, the Arab-Israeli wars, the Indo-Pakistani wars. Pat Ware's new history of this remarkable tank covers in detail its design and development, its technical specifications and the many variants that were produced, and he reviews its operational role in conflicts across the world.

While the Sherman outclassed the older German tanks it encountered when it was first put into combat in 1942, it was vulnerable to the later German medium and heavy tanks, the Panther and the Tiger I and Tiger II. Yet the Sherman was more effective than these superior German tanks because it was cheaper to build, reliable, easy to maintain, and produced in large numbers. It was also adaptable - it was converted into a tank-destroyer, an amphibious tank, a recovery vehicle, a mine-flail, a personnel carrier - and, after the Second World War, the soundness of its original design was proved as it was developed to confront more modern tanks in combat.

A series of color plates show the main variants and the common ancillary equipment and unit markings. His book is an essential work of reference for enthusiasts.1 vol, 128 pgs 2014 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-203520 Ware. Pat BRITISH TANKS: 1945 to the Present Day -- Images of War Series The companion volume to British Tanks: The Second World War provides an expert introduction to the design, production, and operation of British tanks since 1945. Although fewer types of tank were built than during the wartime period, the complexity of design and manufacture increased.

With a selection of contemporary photographs - supported by some modern photographs of preserved vehicles - Ware describes its origins in Britain and its development and deployment in WWII and the post-war period. All the British tanks that have seen service since the war are depicted, among them the Conqueror, Chieftain, Centurion, and Challenger. The engineers' tanks - the flails, recovery vehicles, bridge-layers - are featured, as are the less-well-known British tanks made for export.

This highly illustrated survey gives a fascinating insight into the recent evolution of the British tank and its role in the postwar world.1 vol, 128 pgs 2013 UK, PEN and SWORD
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1-193720 Warner, Philip Battle for France: Six Weeks that Changed the World 6 x 9.5, 8 pages of black and white photos.

Under trained and ill-equipped British forces gallantly, but futilely, resisted the German land and air onslaught that rolled across France in 1940. Warner also emphasizes the understated contribution of the French.

This book provides a fresh and invaluable explanation of the military and political events of that extraordinary campaign, where the British Expeditionary Force was only saved by the miracle of Dunkirk but many men and huge amounts of equipment were lost to the Blitzkrieg. England trembled but the invasion never came.1 vol, 288 pgs 2010 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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1-237410 Washington, Jonathan FIGHTING VICHY FROM HORSEBACK: British Mounted Cavalry in Action, Syria 1941 Starts with the story of a WWII division that was never intended to fight -- the British I Cavalry Division -- composed almost exclusively of yeomanry horsemen from Britain's Territorial Army. This force had been ignored by Whitehall's military reforms since 1920. One of their only upgrades in the 20th century had been the upgrade from leather saber grips to rubber. Ever since the reorganization of the reserve forces in 1920, the yeomanry had been Theoretically destined for mechanization, its vehicles and training had still not materialized when war began.

Yet in May 1941, an incongruous saga of deception, desperation, and reinvention, saw these British horsemen advancing into Syria on Operation Exporter. The leading patrols were soon under fire, and an entire regiment was swimming the Litani River, with some elements taking on aircraft. They accomplished much when so little was expected.1 vol, 188 pgs 2023 UK, HELION AND COMPNY
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1-COM026 Webb, Dean COMMAND # 26: When Tigers Fight Features:

Fighting Nature, Insects, Disease & Japanese
- Chindit War in Burma (I Remember...)
Killer Bs in China
- B-29s and strategic bombing from China
Japan is Burning
- The 'Blitz' incdndiary raids on Japan
Commentary
- Mysteries of Waterloo
The Siege of Sevastopol
- Siege during the Crimean War
Return to the Teutoburger
- More info based on recent archaelogical work
Island of Death
- Battle of Beecher's island in 1868
Peacekeeping Forces, 1993
- Map of world's peacekeeping forces
What You Don't Know About WW2 in Africa And Were Afraid to Ask
- Part 1: Italian 88s
- Part 2: German Planning and Expedients
- Part 3: Italian Red Sea Squadron
When Tigers Fight, issue game
- The War in Asia, 1944
D-Elim
- Strategies for When Tigers Fight
Command Game Index
Variants:
- Czech'38 (Moravian Gate & Ostrava)
- When Eagles Fight (Russian Plan 19)
- Czech'38 (Czech Blitzkrieg)
- When Eagles Fight (Schlieffen East)
- Back to Iraq (Mujihadin)
Errata:
- Czech '38, When Eagles Fight, Back to Iraq 1 vol, 60 pgs 1993 US, XTR PUBLISHING
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1-235450 Webb, William KILLING HITLER'S REICH: The Battle for Austria 1945 Details the battle for Austria at the tail end of WWII as German Army Group South made a last stand. General Dwight Eisenhower changed the entire focus of American ground operations to cut off Germans from retreating into the so-called National Redoubt. Moreover, it was Austria that proved to be the graveyard of the Waffen SS. No less than 15 of Himmler's divisions ended the war there. Note that on VE Day, Army Group South listed 450,000 men still under arms in four armies.

And as the German war effort disintegrated into chaos, high ranking Nazis fled the dying Reich through Austria and into Italy. Some made it, many didn't and the book follows the chase and capture of some of the most notorious, including Ernst Kaltenbrunner, Himmler's second in command.1 vol, 590 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-228260 Webster A.J. WINGS OF THE MOTHERLAND: The Air War Over Russia -- 1941-1945 Fourth volume in the Fighting Wings game series (begun with Whistling Death); this volume covers air-air and air-ground combat on the Eastern Front from 1941-45. Includes streamlined 3rd edition series rules with smoother, cleaner mechanics. Includes 48 aircraft (most being new to the series), 2 doublesided maps, 630 counters, 150 air-air and 60 air-ground/anti-shipping scenarios, 16 naval vessel types. Packaged in a double-thick case box.1 vol, 0 pgs 2020 US, CLASH OF ARMS
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1-79670 Weingartner, James J. HITLER'S GUARD The story of the Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler,1933-1945. Biblio, index1 vol, 193 pgs 1974 US, S ILLINOIS UNIV PRESS
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1-225230 Wellsted, Ian SAS with the Maquis - In Action with the French Resistance June - September 1944 On the night of 5/6 June 1944, D-Day, a Lockheed Hudson dropped a small group of parachutists into the mountainous Morvan area of central France. Their mission was to operate as an advance reconnaissance party 400 miles behind the German lines and to make contact with the French Resistance.

One of the team, later to become its commander, was Ian Wellsted, known by his nom-de-guerrre of Gremlin. During the next three months No.1 Troop of the 1st Special Air Service Regiment relayed vital information about enemy troop locations and movements, sabotaged bridges and supply lines, skirmished with German columns and harried the occupying forces as they retreated eastwards in the face of the Allied invasion.

Camped deep in the woods of the Montsaughe region, the small force worked alongside the local groups of Maquis, forging strong links of mutual respect and friendship.1 vol, 216 pgs 2020 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-225240 Wellsted, Ian With the SAS: Across the Rhine - Into the Heart of Hitler's Third Reich Describes the latter part of Captain Ian Wellsted's military career with the Special Air Service. This is a very personal account, revealing the many emotional as well as physical strains placed upon men in the fighting line. The main focus of the story is his part in Operation Archway -- a British special forces mission which involved the 1st and 2nd Special Air Service Regiments acting in support of the advance of Field Marshal Sir Bernard Montgomery's Allied 21st Army Group in Rhine-crossing Operations Varsity and Plunder. SAS teams thrust deep into German territory, often having to battle their way through the enemy lines to get back to safety. 1 vol, 248 pgs 2020 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-11060 Werner, Captain Herbert A. IRON COFFINS-GERMAN U-BOAT BATTLES OF WWII A personal account of German U-boats during WWII. B/W illust, maps, diagrams. A must for submarine historians.1 vol, 364 pgs 2001 NY,
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1-237310 Wheatley, Ben THE PANZERS OF PROKHOROVKA: The Myth of Hitler's Greatest Armoured Defeat Today in Russia there are three official sacred battlefields: Kulikovo, where the Mongols were defeated in 1380; Borodino, where Russian troops slowed Napoleon's Grande Armee before Moscow in 1812; and Prokhorovka in July 1943 -- the most critical tank battle of the Second World War, which saw the annihilation of Hitler's elite Panzer force in the largest armoured clash in history and left Hitler with no alternative but to halt Germany's offensive against the Kursk salient.

The book seeks to expose myths about the battle and argues that German armoured losses were negligible and a fresh approach is required to understand Prokhorovka. The battle was indeed an important Soviet victory, but a very different one to that described above. Based on ground-breaking archival research and supported by hitherto unpublished images of the battlefield, the book presents a new analysis of this famous battle.1 vol, 320 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-234850 Wheelan, Joseph BITTER PELELIU: The Forgotten Struggle on the Pacific War's Worst Battlefield Dissects the US intelligence and strategic failings, analyses the shift in Japanese tactics, and recreates the Marines' horrific experiences on the worst of the Pacific battlegrounds. Prior to the 1944 invasion, the US failed to detect the complex network of caves, tunnels, and pillboxes hidden inside the island's coral ridges. More importantly, they did not discern - nor could they before it happened - that the defense of Peleliu would represent a tectonic shift in Japanese strategy. No more contested enemy landings at the water's edge, no more wild banzai attacks. Now, invaders would be raked on the beaches by mortar and artillery fire. Then, as the enemy penetrated deeper into the Japanese defensive systems, he would find himself on ground carefully prepared for the purpose of killing as many Americans as possible.1 vol, 464 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-227860 Whitehead, Jonathan SPANISH REPUBLICANS AND THE SECOND WORLD WAR: Republic Across the Mountains Tells the stories of the 500,000 Spanish Republicans who fled across the Pyrenees in 1939 as Catalonia fell to Franco's victorious army in the final weeks of the Spanish Civil War. Many of the exiles played an active part in WWII -- some joined the French and British armed forces and saw action in various theaters including Africa and Europe (both in 1940 and after D-Day).

In August 1944, Spanish Republicans in the La Nueve Company of General Leclerc's Deuxieme Blindee were the first Allied troops into Paris during the liberation of the French capital. Those that had remained in Vichy France were active in the early days of the French Resistance, and Republican Maquis also played a significant part in the liberation of the south-west of France in 1944.

Those who fought the Axis troops in Spain during the Civil War and then again in France assumed that once the Allies had defeated the Nazis, they would launch a military campaign to overthrow Franco's government in Spain. In October 1944, a force of thousands of Spanish Maquis took part in Operacion Reconquista, the invasion of the Valley of Aran on the Spanish side of the Pyrenees. Their declared aim was to trigger a popular uprising and force the Allies to intervene against Franco's dictatorship.

Also examines the role of the Spanish volunteers of the Division Azul who swore an oath of allegiance to Hitler and fought with the Wehrmacht on the Eastern Front; the role of the master double-agent Garbo, who played a crucial part in the success of D-Day; the strategic importance of Gibraltar; and the activities of the British diplomatic corps and secret services in resisting Hitler's plans to invade the Iberian Peninsula.1 vol, 192 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-195850 Whitlock, Flint IF CHAOS REIGNS: The Near-Disaster and Ultimate Triumph of the Allied Airborne Forces on D-Day, June 6, 1944 Concentrates exclusively on the activities of the American, British, and Canadian airborne forces that descended upon Normandy in the dark, pre-dawn hours of 6 June 1944. Includes formation, recruitment, training, and deployment of the Allies' parachute and glider troops as well as first-person accounts by the veterans who were there -- paratroopers, glidermen, pilots, and commanders.1 vol, 352 pgs 2011 US, CASEMATE
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1-190280 Willmott, H.P BATTLE OF LEYTE GULF:The Last Fleet Action Leyte Gulf-October 1944, was the greatest naval engagement in history. Using Japanese material never previously seen, Willmott provides new perspectives. B/w maps, photos, biblio, index.1 vol, 416 pgs 2005 BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA UNIV
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1-219990 Winklareth, Robert THE BATTLE OF THE DENMARK STRAIT: A Critical Analysis of the Bismarck's Singular Triumph Covers the Battle of the Denmark Strait in the spring of 1941 between the HMS Hood and Prince of Wales and the Bismarck. Considers the factors affecting naval gunnery, such as flight time of shells to their target, reaction time for correcting the fall of shot, and recycle times of the various gun systems to painstakingly reconstruct the battle within all of the established time and distance parameters. Also explores the relevant events leading up to the titanic clash, and those events associated with its aftermath. Includes new discoveries, revealed for the first time in this book, that shed new light on the battle.1 vol, 336 pgs 2019 US, CASEMATE
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1-215411 Witkowski, Piotr OPERATION MARKET GARDEN PARATROOPERS: Volume 1 -- Uniforms, Equipment and Personal Items of the Polish 1st Independent Parachute Brigade A history of the Polish 1st Independent Parachute Brigade in WWII, covering its organization, uniforms and equipment. All personal items and parts of the uniform shown in the detailed photos. Largely overlooked in other histories of parachute troops, the Polish unit differed in many ways from its British counterparts, and this book fleshes out the history and makes good the omissions and errors in other works.1 vol, 200 pgs 2017 UK, MMP BOOKS
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1-215412 Witkowski, Piotr OPERATION MARKET GARDEN PARATROOPERS: Volume 2 -- Weapons, equipment and transport of the Polish 1st Independent Parachute Brigade A history of the Polish 1st Independent Parachute Brigade in WWII, covering its organization, uniforms and equipment. All personal items and parts of the uniform shown in the detailed photos. Largely overlooked in other histories of parachute troops, the Polish unit differed in many ways from its British counterparts, and this book fleshes out the history and makes good the omissions and errors in other works. 1 vol, 200 pgs 2017 UK, MMP BOOKS
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1-198640 Womer, Jack and Devito, Stephen FIGHTING WITH THE FILTHY THIRTEEN: The World War II Story of Jack Womer: Ranger and Paratrooper In 2004 the world was first introduced to The Filthy Thirteen, a book describing the most notorious squad of fighting men in the 101st Airborne Division (and the inspiration for the movie The Dirty Dozen).

In this long awaited work, one of the squad's integral members -- and probably its best soldier -- reveals his own inside account of fighting as a spearhead of the Screaming Eagles in Normandy, Market Garden, and the Battle of the Bulge.

Jack Womer was originally a member of the 29th Infantry Division and was selected to be part of its elite Ranger battalion. But after a year of grueling training under the eyes of British Commando instructors, the 29th Rangers were suddenly dissolved. Bitterly disappointed, Womer asked for transfer to another elite unit, the Screaming Eagles, where room was found for him among the division's most miscreant squad of brawlers, drunkards, and goof-offs.

Beginning on June 6, 1944, however, the Filthy Thirteen began proving themselves more a menace to the German Army than they had been to their own officers and the good people of England, embarking on a year-of ferocious combat at the very tip of the Allied advance in Europe.

This provides an amazingly frank look at close-quarters combat in Europe, as well as the almost surreal experience of dust-bowl-era GI's entering country after country in their grapple with the Wehrmacht, finally ending up in Hitler's mountaintop lair in Germany itself.

Throughout his fights, Jack Womer credited his Ranger/Commando training for helping him to survive, even though most of the rest of the Filthy Thirteen did not. And in the end he found the reward he had most coveted all along: being able to return to his fiancee Theresa back in the States.1 vol, 304 pgs 2012 US, CASEMATE
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1-203690 Wood, Michael TIGERS OF THE DEATH'S HEAD: SS Totenkopf Division's Tiger Company Detailed history with 350 b/w photos of the Tiger company of Nazi Germany's notorious Death's Head panzer division of the Waffen-SS. Covers armored combat at Kursk, Warsaw, and other battles on the Eastern Front. Based on after-action reports, war diaries, and personal accounts from veterans. A must-have for modelers, historians, armor fans, and World War II enthusiasts.1 vol, 304 pgs 2013 US, STACKPOLE BOOKS
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1-70430 Woodward, C. Vann BATTLE FOR LEYTE GULF One of the best written accounts of the four phases of the naval battle for the Philippines. Includes b/w illustrations, photos, and maps, plus index.1 vol, 244 pgs 1989 NASHVILLE, BATTERY PRESS
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1-217830 Wragg, David OPERATION SEALION: Hitler's Invasion Plan for Britain During the Summer of 1940, Hitler's Germany appeared unstoppable. The Nazis were masters of mainland Europe, in alliance with Stalin's Russia and only the English Channel prevented an immediate invasion.

Britain stood alone. The BEF had been routed but, due to the 'Dunkirk miracle,' most of her manpower had returned - albeit without their transport and heavy equipment and guns. There was no doubt that the Nazis planned to invade - all intelligence pointed that way. In the event it never materialized, thanks to the outcome of the Battle of Britain and Hitler's decision to invade Russia.

Operation SEALION examines just how realistic the German threat of invasion was. The author studies the plans, the available capability and resources, the Germans' record in Norway and later Crete. The author weighs these against the state of Britain's defenses and the relative strengths of the land, air and particularly naval forces. The result is a fascinating study of what might or might not have been.1 vol, 256 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-222950 Wragg, David MALTA: The Last Great Siege, 1940-1943 Explains the strategic importance of Malta during WWII, for the island sits astride both the Axis and Allied supply routes in the Mediterranean and describes the battles in the air, on the sea, and on the ground to keep the war effort going despite the aerial and naval siege. The losses endured were appalling but repeated attempts to run the gauntlet had to be made. This was indeed a great siege involving every man and women on the Island.1 vol, 224 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-228940 Wynn, Stephen THE AFTERMATH OF DUNKIRK: Images of War series Operation Dynamo rescued 338,226, British and Allied troops from the beaches of Dunkirk aboard a total of 861 vessels, of which 243 were sunk. For those left behind, official figures record that up to 80,000 French and British troops were captured, whilst during the time of the actual evacuation, somewhere in the region of 16,000 French and 1,000 British soldiers were killed. Includes 180 black and white photographs.

Equipment wise, British forces left behind somewhere in the region of 90,000 rifles, 11,000 machine guns, huge supplies of ammunition, 880 field guns, 310 large calibre artillery pieces, 500 anti-aircraft guns, 850 anti-tank guns, 700 tanks, 45,000 cars and lorries, and 20,000 motor cycles - enough equipment to arm nearly ten divisions of soldiers.1 vol, 176 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-214480 Wynne, Graeme STOPPING HITLER: An Official Account of How Britain Planned to Defend Itself in the Second World War With WWII, the UK Chiefs of Staff then had to devise schemes to prevent a German invasion and, as the war progressed, to counter the bombers of the Luftwaffe and the flying bombs and rockets that followed.

Reproduced here in their entirety, are the previously classified plans and reports of the Chiefs of Staff from 1933 to the end of the war. These are the real reports compiled by the men in whose hands lay the fate of the United Kingdom in its darkest hours.1 vol, 400 pgs 2017 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-194870 Yakoslev, N N SON OF THE FATHERLAND: Story of Marshal Georgiy Zhukov in Pictures 8.75x11-inch, 24 pages of text, the rest of the book contains hundreds of black and white photos, captions are in Russian, but 10 pages of English translations of the captions is included. Each page contains usually two to four photos. Some color maps are interspersed with the photos. Chapter headings also contain color paintings of uniforms and vehicles. Nice collector's book for the Eastern Front buff. Also includes his younger days and his post-war days, but primary focus is on WWII.1 vol, 247 pgs 1995, Planeta
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1-190030 Yebra, Jose Antonio Alcaide UNTERNEHMEN MERKUR:The Conquest of Crete 1941 The Conquest of Crete, 1941 describes the eleven days in full detail, including civilian accounts. 175 illust and color profiles/maps.1 vol, 112 pgs 2009 FRANCE, AF Editions
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1-230790 Yee, Gary WORLD WAR II SNIPERS: The Men, Their Guns, Their Stories Covers the full scope of WWII snipers with three chapters each on the major theaters of the war (Western Europe, Eastern Europe, and the Pacific), and a lengthy chapter on sniper rifles and associated equipment. Drawing from memoirs, government documents, interviews, and neglected or forgotten sources, the book incorporates eyewitness accounts to explain snipers' battlefield role, victories, and defeats.1 vol, 352 pgs 2022 US, CASEMATE
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1-200780 Yenne, Bill THE WHITE ROSE OF STALINGRAD - The Real-Life Adventure of Lidiya Vladimirovna Litvyak, the Highest Scoring Female Air Ace of All Time Of all the major air forces that were engaged in the war, only the Red Air Force had units comprised specifically of women. Initially the Red Air Force maintained an all-male policy among its combat pilots. However, as the apparently invincible German juggernaut sliced through Soviet defenses, the Red Air Force began to rethink its ban on women. By October 1941, authorization was forthcoming for three ground attack regiments of women pilots.

Among these women, Lidiya Vladimirovna 'Lilya' Litvyak soon emerged as a rising star. She shot down five German aircraft over the Stalingrad Front, and thus become history's first female ace. She scored 12 documented victories over German aircraft between September 1942 and July 1943. She also had many victories shared with other pilots, bringing her possible total to around 20. The fact that she was a 21-year-old woman ace was not lost on the hero-hungry Soviet media, and soon this colorful character, whom the Germans dubbed 'The White Rose of Stalingrad,' became both folk heroine and martyr.
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1-206080 Yenne, Bill The Imperial Japanese Army - The Invincible Years 1941-42 The German offensives which crushed Poland in 1939 and swallowed most of Western Europe in less than two months in 1940 have been well documented and heavily studied, however, the overall picture of the remarkable Japanese offensive land campaign in 1941-42 has received less attention. In this fascinating new book, Bill Yenne documents the years when the Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) was conducting its equally unstoppable ground campaign in the Far East, and unlike other books on this subject, he studies the campaign from the Japanese point of view. He reveals how the IJA were able to conquer huge swathes of Southeast Asia in a little over eight weeks after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Using first-hand accounts from Japanese sources, Yenne reveals the tactics and mindset of the IJA during their offensive, detailing the capturing of Manila, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Singapore, Burma, and the Dutch East Indies. Exploring the infrastructure and technical challenges of waging war across such a huge area, Yenne delves into the hardships that faced individual Japanese soldiers in theatre and explains how the Japanese were able to remain undefeated and establish the aura of invincibility that marked their campaign between 1941-42.

Contents
Introduction
Prologue
Part I: One Foot on the Road
Part II: Banzai Blitzkrieg
Part III: Rising Sun Over Asia
Part IV: A Crown Jewel, From One Empire to Another
Part V: The Unstoppable Fire of the Rising Sun
Part VI: The Setting of the Sun
Epilogue
An Overview of the Japanese Order of Battle in Southeast Asia (1941-42)
Acronyms
Bibliography
Index
1 vol, 376 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-221520 Yenne, Bill MacARTHUR'S AIR FORCE: American Airpower Over the Pacific and the Far East, 1941-51 General Douglas MacArthur is one of the towering figures of World War II, and indeed of the twentieth century, but his leadership of the second largest air force in the USAAF is often overlooked. When World War II ended, the three numbered air forces (the Fifth, Thirteenth, and Seventh) under his command possessed 4,004 combat aircraft, 433 reconnaissance aircraft, and 922 transports.

After being humbled by the Japanese in the Philippines in 1942, MacArthur and his air chief General George Kenney rebuilt the US aerial presence in the Pacific, helping Allied naval and ground forces to push back the Japanese Air Force, re-take the Philippines, and carry the war north towards the Home Islands. Following the end of World War II MacArthur was the highest military and political authority in Japan, and at the outbreak of the Korean War in June 1950 he was named as Commander in Chief, United Nations Command. In the ten months of his command his Far East Air Forces increased dramatically and saw the first aerial combat between jet fighters.1 vol, 320 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-229040 Yenne, Bill AMERICA'S FEW: Marine Aces of the South Pacific Delves into the history and development of US Marine Corps aviation in World War II, following the feats of the Corps' top-scoring aces in the skies over Guadalcanal.

In the South Pacific, the aviators of the US Marine Corps came out of the shadows to establish themselves as an air force second to none. In the summer of 1942, when Allied airpower was cobbled together into a single unified entity - nicknamed 'the Cactus Air Force' - Marine Aviation dominated, and a Marine, Major General Roy Geiger, was its commander.

Of the twelve Allied fighter squadrons that were part of the Cactus Air Force, eight were USMC squadrons. It was over Guadalcanal that Joe Foss emerged as a symbol of Marine aviation. As commander of VMF-121, he organized a group of fighter pilots that downed 72 enemy aircraft; Foss himself reached a score of 26. Pappy Boyington, meanwhile, had become a Marine aviator in 1935. Best known as the commander of VMF-214, he came into his own in late 1943 and eventually matched Foss's aerial victory score. Includes parallel stories of many other Marine aces, such as Ken Walsh (21 victories), Don Aldrich (20), John L. Smith (19), Wilbur Thomas (18.5), and Marion Carl (18.5).1 vol, 332 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-222200 Yeo, Mike DESPERATE SUNSET: Japan's Kamikazes Against Allied Ships 1944-45 Fully illustrated throughout, Desperate Sunset examines the development and evolution of the kamikaze using first-hand accounts, combat reports and archived histories.

By the middle of 1944, Imperial Japan's armed forces were in an increasingly desperate situation. Its elite air corps had been wiped out over the Solomons in 1942-43, and its navy was a shadow of the force that had attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941. But the Japanese had one last, desperate, card to play.

The Japanese High Command decided that the way to inflict maximum damage on the superior enemy forces was to get the poorly trained Japanese pilots to crash their explosive-laden aircraft onto their target, essentially turning themselves into a guided missile. The kamikazes announced themselves in the immediate aftermath of the Leyte Gulf naval battles, sinking the USS St. Lo and damaging several other ships. The zenith of the kamikaze came in the battle of Okinawa, which included ten kikusui (Floating Chrysanthemum) operations which involved up to several hundred aircraft attacking the US fleet.1 vol, 352 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-DG1034 Youst, Joe LUCKY FORWARD! The Lorraine Campaign This latest game in the GOSS series presents Third Army's Fall 1944 offensive to just before the Germans launch their Ardennes Offensive. The battles of Metz, Fort Driant, and the German counteroffensive attempt against Patton using the new German Panzer Brigades are included. Smaller scenarios allow players to game smaller periods of time in each of the four months making up the campaign. Variant counters are included for an optional airborne operation. The game maps mate to Wacht am Rhein (2012), allowing more options for both simulations. Big game with five maps and 12 counter sheets. 1 vol, 1 pgs 2020 CA, DECISION GAMES
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1-200680 Yung, Christopher D GATORS OF NEPTUNE: Naval Amphibious Planning for the Normandy Invasion A research analyst for the Center for Naval Analyses offers a rare historical account of the Royal and US Navies' involvement in one of the greatest amphibious assaults of modern history. It is a story of cooperation and, at times, discord, between the two navies as they planned the naval portion of the Allied invasion of Normandy in WWII. Covers every obstacle confronted by the naval planners, from the shifting tides of the English Channel to overcoming the European coastal defenses and dealing with the submarine threat.

Thoroughly researched at the US National Archives and the Naval Historical Center, the book takes the reader from the initial plans created by the Anglo-American Allies in 1942, through the first draft of Operation Overlord, to the final naval plan set down in 1944. It then presents a detailed description of the invasion itself. 1 vol, 292 pgs 2006 US, NAVAL INSTITUTE
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1-217080 Zaloga, Stephen ATLAS OF THE EUROPEAN CAMPAIGN: 1944-45 In June 1944 the Allies opened the long-awaited second front against Nazi Germany on the beaches of Normandy, and this was to be the start of a long struggle throughout Western Europe for the Allied forces in the face of stiff German resistance.

The European Theater was where the bulk of the Allied forces were committed in the struggle against Nazi Germany. It saw some of the most famous battles and operations of the war - Normandy, Market Garden, the Battle of the Bulge - as the Allies sought to liberate Western Europe in the face of bitter and hard-fought German resistance. From the beaches of D-Day through to the final battles in war-ravaged Germany, the war across the breadth and depth of Western Europe is brought to life through scores of carefully researched and intricately detailed maps.1 vol, 280 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-972015 Zaloga, Steve 015 US INTFANTRYMAN vs. GERMAN INFANTRYMAN: European Theater of Operations 1944 The Allied airborne and amphibious landings in Normandy on D-Day opened up the long-awaited Second Front against Nazi Germany, but after overcoming the German coastal defenses at Utah and 'Bloody Omaha,' the US Army found itself having to contest every hedgerow and street in a nightmarish battle of attrition. It was the humble infantrymen of both sides who would play a vital role in taking and holding key objectives, from the close-quarters warfare around the key French port of Cherbourg in June 1944 to the struggle for Ubach-Palenberg during the Allies' initial thrust into Germany in October and the savage cold-weather fighting of the Germans' Ardennes counter-offensive that December.

Featuring full-color artwork, specially drawn maps, and archive photographs, this study offers key insights into the tactics, leadership, combat performance, and subsequent reputations of six representative US and German infantry battalions pitched into three pivotal actions that determined the course of the campaign for mastery in Western Europe at the height of World War II. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-197640 Zaloga, Steven ARMORED ATTACK 1944: U.S. Army Tank Combat in the European Theater from D-Day to the the Battle of the Bulge First of two-volume set contains 1,199 photos of American and German tanks with Zaloga's expert captions. Covers D-Day, Normandy, southern France, the Siegfried Line, the push to the Rhine, and the Battle of the Bulge. It includes all varieties of American armor, from Shermans to Hellcats. Perfect for modelers and World War II enthusiasts.1 vol, 512 pgs 2012 US, STACKPOLE BOOKS
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1-203460 Zaloga, Steven THE DEVIL'S GARDEN: Rommel's Desperate Defense of Omaha Beach on D-Day Fresh look at D-Day, one of World War II's pivotal battles, in time for its 70th anniversary in June 2014 with 240 b/w photos. Explains why the US Army suffered enormous casualties on Omaha Beach. Focuses on Erwin Rommel, the Desert Fox, who oversaw German defenses in Normandy.

Covers little-known aspects such as the German patrols tasked with shooting down the pigeons the French Resistance used to send messages to the Allies. Relies on original research, including recently discovered German artillery maps. 1 vol, 288 pgs 2013 US, STACKPOLE BOOKS
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1-230330 Zaloga, Steven SMASHING HITLER'S GUNS: The Rangers at Pointe Du Hoc D-Day 1944 Takes a fresh and comprehensive look at the June 6, 1944 attack on Pointe-du-Hoc, examining the creation of the German gun battery, the initial Allied intelligence assessments of the threat, and the early plans to assault the site. The forgotten Allied bombing attacks on Pointe-du-Hoc are detailed, as well as the subsequent Allied intelligence investigations of the results. While most accounts of Pointe-du-Hoc are based on the published US Army history, the author has tracked down the long-forgotten original, unedited report in the archives that contains a number of curious changes from the better-known and widely accepted version. Little-known interviews of the Rangers who took part in the mission also shed fresh light and a significant number of German records provide the enemy perspective of the battle for control of the guns.1 vol, 368 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-972022 Zaloga, Steven 022 PANZERGRENADIERS vs US ARMORED INFANTRYMAN: European Theater of Operations 1944 WWII encounters between German Panzergrenadiers and US armored infantrymen in Operation Cobra and Battle of the Bulge in 1944. Includes specially commissioned full-color artwork and maps.1 vol, 80 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-214810 Zamulin, Valeriy THE BATTLE OF KURSK: Controversial and Neglected Aspects This collection of essays and articles, two of which have been reprinted from the Journal of Slavic Military History, takes a fresh look at several controversial and neglected topics regarding the battle and its run-up. It starts with a detailed look at the Soviet and Russian historiography on the battle, showing how initially promising research was swamped by Party dogma and censorship during the Brezhnev area, before being resumed with the collapse of the Soviet Union. It then transitions to discussions of how the southern shoulder of the Kursk bulge was formed, preparations for the battle on both sides, and the size and composition of Model's Ninth Army. Includes 154 photos and 8 pages of color maps.

He then examines whether or not the II SS Panzer Corps was aware of the pending Soviet counterattack at Prokhorovka and the effectiveness of the Soviet preemptive barrage that struck the German troops that were poised to attack. Zamulin also discusses whether or not General Vatutin, the Commander-in-Chief of Voronezh Front, erred when arranging his defenses.

Also looks at how the myth of 1,500-tank battle was perpetuated in Soviet and foreign history books, censored information such as the Soviet 183rd Rifle Division repeatedly struck by friendly aircraft, how a Soviet tank counterattack overran a Soviet battalion, and cases of fratricide in the Voronezh Front, including the death of one of the 1st Tank Army's foremost tank commanders in a friendly fire incident. Indeed, he reveals that a wave of suicides swept through the junior command staff of the 5th Guards Tank Army immediately prior to the famous counteroffensive on 12 July 1943.1 vol, 414 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-217480 Zamulin, Valeriy THE FORGOTTEN BATTLE OF THE KURSK SALIENT: 7th Guards Army's Stand Against Army Detachment Kempf A companion work to the author's study of II SS Panzer Corps' offensive and the culminating clash at Prokhorovka. Includes 32 pages of b/w photos, 8 pages of color maps, and many tables.

Using the Russian Ministry of Defense's archives and Western sources, the author lays out the German and Soviet plans for the battle; the forces arrayed for it and the extensive Soviet defenses; and then goes through a meticulous examination of the course of the fighting, as III Panzer Corps suffered initial setbacks in its attempt to link up with the right flank of II SS Panzer Corps (then extemporized on the battlefield to get the offensive going and to complete the linkup). Meanwhile, the Soviet side fought valiantly to prevent this (according to the plan of the Voronezh Front Commander-in-Chief, N.F. Vatutin).1 vol, 648 pgs 2018 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-227951 Zamulin, Valeriy THE PLANNING AND PREPARATIONS OF THE BATTLE OF KURSK: Volume 1 The first volume of a projected two-volume set takes a close look at the condition of the German and Soviet forces following the winter campaign. Analyzing first the German side, the author demonstrates that the Germans were in a woeful condition, especially with respect to the number of serviceable armored vehicles and the lack of infantry. However, Hitler was determined to regain the initiative in the East, though some German commanders expressed concerns.

Examines the German plans for the summer of 1943 and the process of rebuilding its forces. The data shows that the Germans struggled to replenish Army Group South and Model's Ninth Army in the north. The latter was also hampered almost right up to the launching of Operation Citadel by the need to conduct a major anti-partisan operation in woods and thickets in the German rear with divisions earmarked for Citadel. Includes 79 b/w illustrations, 39 tables, and seven color maps.

Also examines the Soviet side and discusses the planning for the summer campaign, including the decision to adopt a defense of the Kursk salient and create a multi-echeloned system of defense (though incomplete in depth). Demonstrates that the Red Army was able quickly to replenish its forces and create a large mobile reserve, the Steppe Front. 1 vol, 566 pgs 2021 UK, HELION & COMPANY
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1-195330 Zamulin, Valeriy and Stuart Britton DEMOLISHING THE MYTH: The Tank Battle at Prokhorovka, Kursk, July 1943: An Operational Narrative First time in English, this 2005 Russian book examines the battle from primarily the Soviet side, laying out in enormous detail the plans and tactics of both sides, culminating in the famous and controversial clash at Prokhorovka on 12 July 1943. Zamulin weaves reminiscences of Red Army and Wehrmacht soldiers and officers into the narrative of the fighting, using in part files belonging to the Prokhorovka Battlefield State Museum. Includes the oft-overlooked efforts of Army Group Kempf's III Panzer Corps on the right-wing of the Fourth Panzer Army, as it sought to keep pace with the II SS Panzer Corps advance, and then breach the line of the Northern Donets River in order to link up with its left-hand neighbor in the region of Prokhorovka. Zamulin describes how the Soviet High Command and the Voronezh Front had to cobble together quickly a defense of this line with already battered units, but needed to reinforce it with fresh formations at the expense of the counterstroke at Prokhorovka.

Zamulin is a former staff member of the Prokhorovka Battlefield State Museum and lives in the area. Includes 180 b/w photos, eight pages of color maps, and supplements with extensive tables of data. 1 vol, 616 pgs 2011 UK, HELION
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1-216320 Zapotoczny, Walter STRAF BATALLION: Hitler's Penal Battalions When war broke out in 1939, Hitler created 'Strafbattalion' (Penal Battalion) units to deal with incarcerated members of the Wehrmacht as well as 'subversives.' His order stated that any first-time convicted soldier could return to his unit after he had served a portion of his sentence in 'a special probation corps before the enemy.'

Beginning in April 1941, convicted soldiers-even those sentenced to death-who had shown exceptional bravery or meritorious service were allowed to rejoin their original units. However those in probation units were expected to undertake dangerous operations at the front. Refusal entailed enforcement of the original sentence. The soldiers who 'win back an honorable place in the national community' had done everything that was asked of them: risky advance teams, spying and shock troops, and laying mines under enemy fire. This book examines the penal units, their combat history, and order of battle. 1 vol, 224 pgs 2018 UK, FONTHILL MEDIA
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1-218510 Zapotoczny, Walter THE ITALIAN ARMY IN NORTH AFRICA: A Poor Fighting Force or Doomed by Circumstance When most people think of the WWII Italian Army in North Africa, they tend to believe that the average Italian soldier offered little resistance to the Allies before surrendering. Many believe the Italian Army, as a whole, performed in a cowardly manner in North Africa.

The reality is not so simple. The question remains as to whether the Italians were really cowards or actually victims of circumstance. While the Italian soldier's commitment to the war was not as great as that of the German soldier, many Italians fought bravely. The Italian Littorio and Ariete Divisions earned Allied admiration at Tobruk, Gazala, and EI Alamein.

The Italian Army played a significant role as part of the German Afrika Korps and made up a large portion of the Axis combat power in North Africa during 1941 and 1942. In the interest of determining how the Italian Army earned the reputation that it did, it is necessary to analyze why and how the Italians fought.1 vol, 200 pgs 2018 UK, FONTHILL MEDIA
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1-225000 Zapotoczny, Walter The Aztec Eagles - The Forgotten Allies of the Second World War Very few people would include Mexico in the list of U.S. World War II Allies. Sadly, Mexico's aid to the United States and the Allies has been largely ignored by historians and is mostly absent from American history books. When the Mexican aviators had the opportunity to show their courage in battle, they did so with valor. Allied theater commander General Douglas MacArthur commended the pilots and 150 support personnel.

The 31 pilots of Mexican Expeditionary Force 201st Fighter Squadron flew missions supporting ground troops in the Philippines and long-range sorties over Formosa. The Aztec Eagles helped the Allies defeat Japan. They helped end the isolationism of Mexico. They paved the way for important agreements between the United States and Mexico. They helped modernize the Mexican Air Force and demonstrated that Mexico could mount a successful expeditionary force.

Significant as these achievements are, perhaps the unit's most important legacy is that the Aztec Eagles fought for honor and for Mexico as Allies in WWII, creating national pride throughout their homeland. That pride endures and is evident today as the story of the Aztec Eagles can be heard in towns and villages across the nation1 vol, 240 pgs 2020 UK, FONTHILL MEDIA
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1-235440 Zapotoczny, Walter CRUSHING THE JAPANESE SURFACE FLEET AT THE BATTLE OF SURIGAO STRAIT On the afternoon of 24 October, 7th Fleet torpedo-boats moved through Leyte Gulf and Surigao Strait into the Mindanao Sea south of Leyte, and by dusk were in position on their patrol-lines. Covering the northern part of the strait, were posted the Meanwhile, destroyer squadrons, cruisers, and battleships formed a line of vast fire power which would force the Japanese ships to approach head on -- classic crossing the T. With overwhelming force, the US impenetrable gauntlet defeated the Japanese at Surigao Strait and played a significant in winning the Battle of Leyte Gulf. By securing the waters around the beachheads, the US Sixth Army on Leyte was safe from Japanese attacks from the sea.1 vol, 256 pgs 2022 UK, FONTHILL MEDIA
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1-222520 Zetterling , Nikias NORMANDY 1944: German Military Organization, Combat Power and Organizational Effectiveness A revised and updated single-source reference book which accurately details the German field forces employed in Normandy in 1944 and their losses. Dr. Zetterling provides a sobering analysis of the subject matter and debunks a number of popular myths concerning the campaign (the effectiveness of Allied air power; the preferential treatment of Waffen-SS formations in comparison to their army counterparts; etc.). He supports his text with exhaustive footnoting and provides an organizational chart for most of the formations covered in the book. Includes numerous organizational diagrams, charts, tables and graphs.1 vol, 480 pgs 2020 US, CASEMATE
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1-197590 Zetterling, Niklas BISMARCK: The Final Days of Germany's Greatest Battleship The sinking of the German battleship Bismarck-a masterpiece of engineering, well-armored with a main artillery of eight 15-inch guns-was one of the most dramatic events of World War II. She left the port of Gotenhafen for her first operation on the night of 18 May 1941, yet was almost immediately discovered by Norwegian resistance and Allied air reconnaissance. British battlecruiser Hood was quickly dispatched from Scapa Flow to intercept the Bismarck, together with new battleship Prince of Wales. They were ordered to find the ship quickly because, on their way from the USA, several large convoys were heading for Britain.

On 24 May, Bismarck was found off the coast of Greenland, but the ensuing battle was disastrous for the British. The Hood was totally destroyed within minutes (only 3 crewmen surviving), and Prince of Wales was badly damaged. The chase resumed until the German behemoth was finally caught, this time by four British capital ships supported by torpedo-bombers from the carrier Ark Royal. The icy North Atlantic roiled from the crash of shellfire and bursting explosions until finally the Bismarck collapsed, sending nearly 2,000 German sailors to a watery grave.

Tamelander and Zetterling's work rests on stories from survivors and the latest historical discoveries. The book starts with a thorough account of maritime developments from 1871 up to the era of the giant battleship, and ends with a vivid account, hour by hour, of the dramatic and fateful hunt for the mighty Bismarck, Nazi-Germany's last hope to pose a powerful surface threat to Allied convoys. 1 vol, 328 pgs 2012 US, CASEMATE PUBLISHING
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1-213780 Zetterling, Niklas BLITZKRIEG FROM THE GROUND UP An examination of the German Blitzkrieg operations -- and why they were so successful -- from Poland to Operation Barbarossa using accounts previously unpublished in English by the enlisted men and junior officers.

It has been argued that German victories in the early part of the war rested less upon newly developed tanks and aircraft and more on German military traditions: rather than creating a new way of war based on new technology, the Germans fitted the new weapons into their existing ideas on warfare. These doctrines focused on independent action, initiative, flexibility, decentralized decision-making, and mobility. The conduct of German soldiers, particularly the lower-ranking men, on the battlefield was at the core of the concept and German victories rested upon the quality of the small combat units.

These narratives fit into a broader perspective to offer a better understanding of why the Germans were so successful in 1939-41.1 vol, 288 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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2-213780 Zetterling, Niklas BLITZKRIEG FROM THE GROUND UP An examination of the German Blitzkrieg operations -- and why they were so successful -- from Poland to Operation Barbarossa using accounts previously unpublished in English by the enlisted men and junior officers. These narratives fit into a broader perspective to offer a better understanding of why the Germans were so successful in 1939-41.

It has been argued that German victories in the early part of the war rested less upon newly developed tanks and aircraft and more on German military traditions: rather than creating a new way of war based on new technology, the Germans fitted the new weapons into their existing ideas on warfare. These doctrines focused on independent action, initiative, flexibility, decentralized decision-making, and mobility. The conduct of German soldiers, particularly the lower-ranking men, on the battlefield was at the core of the concept and German victories rested upon the quality of the small combat units.1 vol, 288 pgs 2021 US, CASEMATE
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1-190330 Zetterling, Niklas and Tamelander, Michael BISMARK:Minute by Minute Account of the Final Hour Tamelander and Zetterling's work rests on stories from survivors and the latest historical discoveries. (8) pages of b/w photos and maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 320 pgs 2009 US, CASEMATE PUBLISHING
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1-17320 Bilband, Grober WENN ALLE BRUDER SCHWEIGEN IN GERMAN: The story of the Waffen-SS, hundreds of b/w photos, some color of the German soldier in every campaign, appendix, index, 8.5x11 format. 12 color plates of uniforms, campaign maps.1 vol, 550 pgs 1973 OSNABRUCK, MUNIN-VERLAG
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1-216550 Archard, Louis HUNGARIAN UPRISING: Budapest's Cataclysmic Twelve Days, 1956 Soviet troops had occupied Hungary in 1945 as they pushed towards Germany and by 1949 the country was ruled by a communist government that towed the Soviet line. Resentment at the system eventually boiled over at the end of October 1956. Protests erupted on the streets of Budapest and, as the violence spread, the government fell and was replaced by a new, more moderate regime. However, the intention of the new government to withdraw from the Warsaw Pact and declare neutrality in the Cold War proved just too much for Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev.

Soviet forces had intervened at the beginning of events to help the former regime keep order but were withdrawn at the end of October, only to return in November and quell the uprising with brute force. Thousands were arrested, many of whom were imprisoned and more than 300 executed. An estimated 200,000 fled Hungary as refugees. Despite advocating a policy of rolling back Soviet influence, the US and other western powers were helpless to stop the suppression of the uprising, which marked a realization that the Cold War in Europe had reached a stalemate. 1 vol, 128 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-969005 Brookes, Andrew 005 TSR2: Britain's Lost Cold War Strike Jet The TSR2 is one of the greatest 'what-if' aircraft of the Cold War, whose cancellation still generates anger and controversy among aviation fans. It was a magnificent, cutting-edge aircraft, one of the most striking of the Cold War, but fell victim to cost overruns, overambitious requirements, and politics. Its scrapping marked the point when Britain's aerospace industry could no longer build world-class aircraft independently. After the demise of TSR2 the RAF's future jets would be modified US aircraft like the Phantom and pan-European collaborations like Tornado and Typhoon.

In this book the eminent air power analyst and ex-Vulcan bomber pilot Andrew Brookes takes a fresh, hard-headed look at the TSR2 project, telling the story of its development, short career and cancellation, and evaluating how it would have performed in Cold War strike roles as well as in the recent wars in the Middle East.1 vol, 88 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-969001 Daies, Peter 001 BELL X-1 (X-Planes) In 1947, no one knew if it was possible to break the sound barrier. The Bell X-1 was the tiny, rocket-powered craft that finally broke it. It was the result of innovative designers and engineers turning their attention from the pioneering jets of World War II to a new task -- an aircraft designed purely to fly faster than sound. Legendary pilots rallied to the cause, with World War II ace Chuck Yeager piloting the X-1 when it finally achieved supersonic flight in 1947, the first manned craft to reach such speeds.

With historical photographs and meticulously researched digital art, it traces the whole career of the Bell X-1, from its early development through to the influence it had on military and civilian jets in the second half of the 20th century.1 vol, 0 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-969006 Daies, Peter 006 BELL X-2: X Planes Even before the spectacular success of its X-1 rocket-powered aircraft in breaking the 'sound barrier', the adventurous Bell Aircraft Corporation was already pushing ahead with a parallel project to build a second aircraft capable of far higher speeds. The X-2 (or Model 52) explored the equally uncertain technology of swept-back wings. Now common in modern conventional fighter aircraft, the Bell X-2 was revolutionary in using this type of airframe to probe Mach 3 and research the effects of extreme aerodynamic friction heat on airframes.

Although both X-2s were destroyed in crashes after only 20 flights, killing two test pilots, the knowledge gained from the program was invaluable in developing aircraft that could safely fly at such speeds. Using stunning artwork and historical photographs, this is the story of the plane that ultimately made the Lockheed Blackbird and Concorde possible.1 vol, 88 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-969007 Daies, Peter 007 NORTH AMERICAN XB-70 VALKYRIE Of the many futuristic military aircraft concepts created in the 1950s the North American XB-70 still stands out as the most awe-inspiring. With its huge, white partially-folding delta wing, its fuselage resembling a striking cobra and its extraordinary performance, it was one of the foremost technological achievements of the 20th Century.

A strategic bomber built to outrun any Soviet fighter jet, it could reach Mach 3 with a full nuclear payload - as fast as the legendary SR-71 Blackbird but more than three times the size. However, its role as a nuclear bomber was limited after the introduction of Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles, and defense cuts eventually led to the project being scrapped in the mid-1960s.

The Valkyrie had a brief, costly decade of life but it proved the continuing value of developing manned bombers. However, almost half a century after the XB-70 its predecessor, the B-52, continues in service. Using full color artwork and rigorous analysis, this is the complete story of the ultimate US Cold War military X-plane.1 vol, 88 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-228530 Dillon, John BOMBERS AT SUEZ: The RAF Bombing Campaign During the Suez War, 1956 In October 1956 the British government, together with the French and Israelis, launched an attack on Egypt in response to President Nasser's nationalization of the Suez Canal. The agreement between these three governments, the Sevres Protocol, was a low point in British diplomacy and a factor in the ending of Prime Minister Eden's political career. The military commanders had to plan for and launch Operation Musketeer, some 2,000 miles from the UK, while their political masters gave them only limited information on the arrangement made with France and Israel. Includes 21 color artworks, 75 b/w photos, 1 color map, and 4 b/w maps.

The RAF squadrons allocated to the operation came from the UK and Germany where their jet bombers, Canberras and Valiants, were intended for nuclear war against the Warsaw Pact countries rather than conventional war with Second World War bombs in a desert environment.

This account uses Cabinet Minutes, Squadron Operation Record Books, reports written by the Commander-in-Chief and personal accounts by aircrew who flew over Egypt, to detail the involvement of the RAF.

When Anthony Eden took the decision to launch Operation Musketeer the RAF did not have the forces required in the Mediterranean. At short notice, squadrons had to train for high level, visual bombing using techniques that would have been familiar to Lancaster crews in the Second World War. Also, the navigation aids fitted in the bombers were those required for the European theatre, not the Egyptian desert.

The RAF's primary role was to neutralize the Egyptian Air Force by destroying aircraft and denying the EAF the use of its airfields. The bombing accuracy, as the book details, was not good but the RAF did what was asked of them and effectively removed the EAF from the battle space. If the weather had not been so good and if the EAF had been a more determined adversary, Operation Musketeer would not have come to the same successful conclusion, militarily. From the political point of view, the British involvement in Suez was a disaster. It took place at the same time as a presidential election in America and the Russian invasion of Hungary. The Anglo-French intervention and their duplicity at Sevres came in for international condemnation and led directly to American pressure on the pound.1 vol, 80 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-236050 Dimitrijevic, Bojan COMINFORM CRISIS: Soviet-Yugoslav Stand-Off, 1948-1954 Describes the first armed conflict within the Communist world after WWII: Between Tito's Yugoslavia and the states led by the Soviet Union from1948 to 1954. Explains the process of 'Sovietization' of the former Yugoslav Partisan Army, its ambitious development plans, and its influence in neighboring Albania, Bulgaria, and in the Greek Civil War.

Stalin grew suspicious of Tito's further goals and this would lead to the slow break up of mutual ties in spring 1948. The Cominform Resolution on 28 June 1948 turned Communist allies of WWII into enemies and the Yugoslavian border with Albania, Bulgaria, Rumania, and Hungary became front lines. Firing at border-guards, attacks on border posts, intrusions by agents, and armed groups and surveillance and troop movements. Also examines the work of the Yugoslav Counterintelligence Service (KOS) and State Security (UDBA) in the widespread struggle with the Soviet and satellite intelligence services on the borders and in the ranks of the army and security forces. Includes 153 b/w photos, 8 color photos, 15 color profiles, one map, and three tables.1 vol, 98 pgs 2023 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-220660 Doyle, David M65 ATOMIC CANNON: Images of War series In 1949, the US Army wanted an artillery gun that could fire a nuclear warhead in the event that guided missiles and long-range bombers proved insufficient in delivering atomic weapons. The result was the M65, 280mm Atomic Cannon. On May 25, 1953, at 0830 hours, an M65 of A Battery, 867th Field Artillery Battalion, let loose with the only nuclear round the type would ever fire. Includes 385 color & black and white photographs.

Six battalions of the M65 would eventually be deployed, most in Europe with one battalion sent to the Korean Peninsula. Though never used in combat, they served as a significant tactical nuclear deterrent in the early stages of the Cold War. 1 vol, 240 pgs 2019 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-231240 Fordsike, Mark THE MALAYAN EMERGENCY: The Crucial Years: 1949-53 - Images of War series From 1948 through the 1950s British and Commonwealth forces fought a ruthless communist insurgency on the Malay peninsula. Thanks to sound generalship and the dedication and resilience of the officers and men, the security forces eventually broke the terrorists' resolve.

1st Battalion The Suffolk Regiment was just one of many British units involved in this successful campaign, known as the Malayan Emergency. Their tour between 1949 and 1953 coincided with the most crucial years when the future of the country and, arguably, the South East Asia region lay in the balance.

This book describes in words and superb contemporary images how the Battalion, the majority of whom were National Servicemen, operated under the most demanding jungle and climatic conditions, earning itself an enviable reputation. The Battalion's experiences are well recorded here and typify those of tens of thousand servicemen whose efforts secured a unique victory.1 vol, 256 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-969010 Forsyth, Robert 010 NORTHROP FLYING WING Half a century before the 'flying wing' B-2 stealth bomber entered service, John K. 'Jack' Northrop was already developing prototypes of a large 'flying wing' strategic bomber, which would have been the most radical bombers of their age.

World War II brought a need for very long-range bombers and Northrop received a contract for a 172-ft span bomber, the B-35. Several of these were built, gradually evolving into the definitive XB-35 configuration. Testing revealed that the aircraft was invisible to radar, but engineers struggled to overcome the design challenges and several pilots were lost in crashes.

While the program was canceled in the 1950s, the concept extended into other highly innovative areas, such as the XP-56 and MX-324 Rocket Wing prototype fighters. But the greatest legacy was the first operational flying wing - the Northrop Grumman B-2 stealth bomber, which used much of the hard-won experience from the pioneering programs of half a century before.1 vol, 80 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-216820 Jowett, Phillip CHIANG KAI-SHEK VERSUS MAO TSE-TUNG: The Battle for China 1946-1949 - Images of War Series This volume in the Images of War series is the first photographic history of the Chinese Civil War, fought between Chiang Kai-shek's Nationalists and the Communists of Mao Tse-tung, which decided the future of modern China. Includes a selection of over 200 archive photographs, many of which have not been published before, depict the battle for power that took place across the breadth of the country. The armies, air forces and navies of the opposing sides are shown in a sequence of graphic images, as is the ordeal of the long-suffering Chinese civilians who were caught up in a conflict that cost millions of lives.1 vol, 192 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-221500 Kinnear, James & Stephen Sewell SOVIET T-55: Main Battle Tank Containing 150 stunning contemporary and modern photographs, and written by two experts on Soviet armor, this authoritative book tells the story of the T-55, one of the most widely produced tanks of all time.

The T-55 is one of the most iconic weapons created by the Soviets during the Cold War and also one of the most widely deployed weapons in history. Like its younger brother, the T-54, the T-55 enjoyed a long career in the Red Army and even into the early days of the reformed Russian Army. Under their control it saw very little combat use or deployments, but it was widely sold to other nations and participated in many of the wars and combat operations from the mid-1960s to the present. The T-55 has been employed in almost every conflict in the Middle East and Africa from its introduction into service. Even today the tank is still employed by both sides in the Syrian Civil War, and they are also in service with Kurdish forces in the struggle against ISIS in the northern part of Iraq.1 vol, 192 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-223080 Mladenov, Alexander HOT SKIES OF THE COLD WAR: The Bulgarian Air Force in the 1950s After the end of the Second World War, Bulgaria fell in total dependency upon the Soviet Union as a direct result of the 1944 Yalta agreement on the 'spheres of influence' division of Europe. The Bulgarian Air Force was radically reformed in the Soviet style and rapidly re-equipped with huge numbers of front-line aircraft. Includes 180 b/w ills, 3 color maps, and 21 color profiles.

The strengthening of the Bulgarian air arm became a high priority as the Cold War in the Balkans gathered speed, and small incidents near the southern and western borders of the country began to occur with increasing frequency. The extensive 'Sovietization' of the Bulgarian air arm led to the eventual change of its official title in late 1949, becoming identical to its Soviet counterpart, the Voennovazdushni Sily (VVS), featuring a structure identical to that of a Soviet front-line air army.1 vol, 96 pgs 2020 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-224180 Napier, Michael In Cold War Skies - NATO and Soviet Air Power, 1949-89 Throughout the second half of the 20th century, international relations across the globe were dominated by the Cold War. From 1949 until the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, US and Soviet strategic forces were deployed across the Arctic Ocean in North America and Northern Russia, while the best-equipped armed forces that the world had ever seen faced each other directly across the 'Iron Curtain' in Europe.

Examines the decade-by-decade air power of the the USA, USSR, NATO, Warsaw Pact countries and the European non-aligned nations at a strategic and at a tactical level. Describes the aircraft types in the context of the units that operated them and the roles in which they were used.
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1-213180 Robinson, M P and Robert Griffin THE ROYAL ARMOURED CORPS IN THE COLD WAR 1946 - 1990: Images of War This focuses on the deployment of the British Army's armored regiments from the end of the World War II, through the creation of the British Army of the Rhine, NATO commitments, and other peripheral missions. The characteristics and variants of the Centurion, the powerful but short lived Conqueror, the Chieftain, and Challenger are covered in expert text and by numerous images. 1 vol, 208 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-205650 Tanner, Harold M. THE BATTLE FOR MANCHURIA AND THE FATE OF CHINA: Siping, 1946 In the spring of 1946, Communists and Nationalist Chinese were battled for control of Manchuria and supremacy in the civil war. The Nationalist attack on Siping ended with a Communist withdrawal, but further pursuit was halted by a cease-fire brokered by the American general, George Marshall. Within three years, Mao Zedong's troops had captured Manchuria and would soon drive Chiang Kai-shek's forces off the mainland.

Did Marshall, as Chiang later claimed, save the Communists and determine China's fate? Putting the battle into the context of the military and political struggles fought, Harold M. Tanner casts light on all sides of this historic confrontation and shows how the outcome has been, and continues to be, interpreted to suit the needs of competing visions of China's past and future. Includes 10 b&w illustrations and five maps.1 vol, 288 pgs 2014 US, INDIANA UNIVERSITY PRESS
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1-201140 Van Der Bijl, Nicholas THE BRUNEI REVOLT 1962-1963 In December 1962, nationalists in Brunei, the hugely wealthy small kingdom on the North Coast of Borneo, formed the Army of North Kalimantan (TNKU) and, demanding greater democracy, engineered a rebellion against the Sultan and seized a large number of hostages. Perceived to be an attempt by communists to destabilize the Sultanate and seize power, within twelve hours of its outbreak, British forces were dispatched by ship and aircraft from Singapore to restore order, the first unit to arrive being 1/2nd Gurkhas, who entered the capital.

Within the week, the 1 Queens Own Highlanders had recaptured the strategically important oil fields and occupied Seria, 42 Commando, Royal Marines attacked Limbang and 1 Green Jackets landed in west Brunei. The next six months were spent rounding up TNKU and, since there were major concerns that Indonesia could be behind the Revolt, the charismatic Major General Walter Walker, then commanding 17th Gurkha Division, was sent to Brunei to command operations. By mid-May 1963, the surviving TNKU had been captured. While rapidly suppressed, the Revolt was the catalyst for the three year confrontation with Indonesia 1963-66.1 vol, 224 pgs 2012 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-914163 various VAE VICTIS # 163: Hoa-Binh 1951-1952 (Wargame) BOARDGAMES: Absolute War; Hollow Legion; Red Flag over Paris; Interceptor Ace; Dogs of War

FIGURINES: Mali fin de campagne; Age of Penda; Trois regles pour la 3e GM, 2e partie; Francais en Egypte (Empire); Strength & Honour; Combined Arms

HOBBY: Edu Team Wargames, retour d'experience

NEWS RULES: Beyond the Empire; Team Yankee; Waking the Bear; in Deo Veritas

SCENARIOS: M44; ASL; Guiscard/Byzance; Basileus II

ART of WAR: Hoa Binh 1951-1952; Wattignies 1793

WARGAME with die cut counters - Solo Game

On 22 September 1951, the Viet Minh 312th Division crossed the Red River and attacked a Franco-Vietnamese garrison along the crest line of Nghia Lo, 140 km from Hanoi, on the Thai highlands between the Red River and the Black River. This action made it clear that Giap's objective was to control the Tonkin delta in order to threaten Hanoi from the south. De Lattre decided to block him by launching a vast operation against his supply lines by occupying the Muong country in the Hoa Binh and Cho Ben sectors between the Da River and the Black River. After seizing Cho Ben (Operation Tulip), the French launched Operation Lotus to seize Hoa Binh.

Hoa Binh, the Battle of the Black River is a solo-player game simulating the combats around the Black River and Colonial Route #6 that occurred from 13 November 1951 to 25 February 1952. The counters mainly represent the French battalions or Viet Minh actions and one game turn represents ten days of operation. The map represents the region of the confluence of the Red River and the Black River in Tonkin, specifically from Viet Tri in the north to Hoa Binh in the south and the immediate surroundings of the Muong territories.

Duration : Approximately 3 hours
Complexity : 5/101 vol, 84 pgs 2022 FRANCE, CERIGO EDITIONS
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1-DG1716 MIG ALLEY: Air War Over Korea 1951 MiG Alley is a two-player game covering the air battles over North Korea in 1951. One player controls the UN forces and must carry out a series of bombing raids to knock out key targets in North Korea. The other player controls the communist forces, including masses of the new MiG-15 jet fighters, and attempts to inflict prohibitive losses on the UN.

The game uses the Air Wars series rules. Aircraft are rated according to historical type. Fuel consumption is factored into the plane types, so a player must manage the available forces to ensure enough combat power is ready when needed. Each player has a unique set of campaign cards generating movement, combat bonuses, historical events, and reinforcements. Playing the right card at the right time is crucial to winning. Level: Air Group.

Game Contents:
* 11x17-inch map
* 40 die-cut counters
* 18 mini cards
* Scenario Instructions
* Four page rule booklet1 vol, 4 pgs 2015 CA, DECISION GAMES
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1-222130 Abebe, Dagmawi EMPEROR'S OWN: Ethiopians in the Korean War In response to North Korea's invasion of South Korea, Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie, a stalwart advocate of collective security, dispatched an infantry battalion composed of his Imperial Bodyguard to affirm this principle -- something the old League of Nations failed to do when Italy invaded Ethiopia in 1935. Includes 88 b/w photos, 8-page color section, 6 maps, 7 diagrams, and 1 table.

The unit (designated Kagnew Battalion) was actually successive battalions which rotated yearly and fought as part of the US 32nd Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. When they arrived, these warriors from an ancient empire were viewed with suspicion by their American allies as they were untested in modern warfare. Their arrival in Korea also coincided with the desegregation of the US Army.

However, the Ethiopians eventually earned the respect of their comrades after countless bloody, often hand-to hand battles, with all three battalions which served during the war earning US Presidential Unit Citations. Remarkably, Kagnew was the only UN contingent which did not lose a single man as prisoner of war or missing in action.1 vol, 96 pgs 2019 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-51690 anon KOREA 1950 8.5x11, the value of this book are the great b/wphotos, covers the first six months of the war.1 vol, 282 pgs 1989 WASHINGTON, U.S. PRINTING
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1-51710 anon KOREA 1951-53 8.5x11, the value of this book are the great b/w1 vol, 328 pgs 1989 DC, U.S. PRINTING OFFICE
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1-201860 Chinnery, Philip KOREA: The Ground War from Both Sides - Images of War Series The Korean War opened with the invasion of South Korea by the North Koreans in June 1950. This superbly illustrated book traces the fluctuating fortunes of war from both sides. The South Koreans were saved from defeat by the arrival of the American and UN forces under General MacArthur but the success of his offensive brought in the Chinese who undetected by the Allies, counter-attacked with over a quarter of a million men of the Peoples Volunteer Army. Once again the Allies fell back and a stalemate developed. No peace treaty was ever signed.

The story is well told in photographs, captions and text. Many of the images portray the brutal nature of the war, where neither POWs nor civilians were safe. 250 b/w photos.1 vol, 128 pgs 2013 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-219430 Cleaver, Thomas HOLDING THE LINE: The Naval Air Campaign In Korea Naval and air power was crucial to the United Nations' success in the Korean War, as it sought to negate the overwhelming Chinese advantage in manpower. In what became known as the 'long hard slog,' naval aviators sought to slow and cut off communist forces and support troops on the ground. USS Leyte (CV-32) operated off Korea in the Sea of Japan for a record 93 continuous days to support the Marines in their epic retreat out of North Korea, and was crucial in the battles of the spring and summer of 1951 in which the UN forces again battled to the 38th Parallel.

All of this was accomplished with a force that was in the midst of change, as jet aircraft altered the entire nature of naval aviation. Holding the Line chronicles the carrier war in Korea from the first day of the war to the last, focusing on front-line combat, while also describing the technical development of aircraft and shipboard operations, and how these all affected the broader strategic situation on the Korean Peninsula.1 vol, 320 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-211800 Cleaver, Thomas McKelvey THE FROZEN CHOSEN: The 1st Marine Division and the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir The Frozen Chosen is an account of the breakout from the Chosin Reservoir in North Korea by the First Marine Division from November to December 1950, following the intervention of Red China in the Korean War. Fought during the worst blizzard in a century, it is considered by the United States Marine Corps to be 'the Corps' finest hour' with 14 Medals of Honor, a record for any American battle, and 85 Navy Crosses -- many awarded in lieu of an original nomination for the Medal of Honor -- attest to the intensity of the battle.

Based on first-person interviews from surviving veterans who came to be known as the 'Frozen Chosen,' this is the incredible story of heroism and bravery in the face of overwhelming odds, as a handful of Marines fought desperately against wave after wave of Chinese forces. Sometimes forced into desperate hand-to-hand fighting in intense cold, cut off from reinforcements, and with dwindling supplies and ammunition, the fighting retreat from Chosin marked one of the darkest moments for Western forces in Korea, it but would go on to resonate with generations of Marines as a symbol of the Marine Corps' dogged determination, fighting skill, and never-say-die attitude on the battlefield.1 vol, 392 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-211800 Cleaver, Thomas McKelvey THE FROZEN CHOSEN: The 1st Marine Division and the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir The Frozen Chosen is an account of the breakout from the Chosin Reservoir in North Korea by the First Marine Division from November to December 1950, following the intervention of Red China in the Korean War. Fought during the worst blizzard in a century, it is considered by the United States Marine Corps to be 'the Corps' finest hour' with 14 Medals of Honor, a record for any American battle, and 85 Navy Crosses -- many awarded in lieu of an original nomination for the Medal of Honor -- attest to the intensity of the battle.

Based on first-person interviews from surviving veterans who came to be known as the 'Frozen Chosen,' this is the incredible story of heroism and bravery in the face of overwhelming odds, as a handful of Marines fought desperately against wave after wave of Chinese forces. Sometimes forced into desperate hand-to-hand fighting in intense cold, cut off from reinforcements, and with dwindling supplies and ammunition, the fighting retreat from Chosin marked one of the darkest moments for Western forces in Korea, it but would go on to resonate with generations of Marines as a symbol of the Marine Corps' dogged determination, fighting skill, and never-say-die attitude on the battlefield.1 vol, 392 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-222060 Cleaver, Thomas McKelvey MiG ALLEY: The US Air Force in Korea 1950-53 Of the many myths that emerged following the end of the Korean War, the prevailing one in the West was that of the absolute supremacy of US Air Force pilots and aircraft over their Soviet-supplied opponents. The claims of the 10:1 victory-loss ratio achieved by the US Air Force fighter pilots flying the North American F-86 Sabre against their communist adversaries, amongst other such fabrications, went unchallenged until the end of the Cold War, when Soviet records of the conflict were finally opened.

From that point onwards, a very different story began to emerge. Far from decisive American victories over an unsophisticated opponent, the aerial battles of the Korean War were, at least in the early years, evenly matched affairs, fought to an approximate 1:1 victory-loss ratio. Though the Soviet victories declined over the following years, this had more to do with home politics than American tactics.

Regardless of the accuracy of claims and wartime propaganda, one fact stands clear: in the battle for air supremacy over Korea, the US Air Force denied to its opponents the opportunity to intervene over the battlefield. In the face of overwhelming enemy manpower superiority, this allowed the United Nations forces to hold the line in Korea until an armistice that protected South Korea could be put into effect.

In addition to the aerial combat over MiG Alley, this title covers the full range of US Air Force activities over Korea, including the failed strategic bombing campaign and the escalating nuclear threat. Incorporating first-hand accounts from those involved, both US and Russian, this new history of the US Air Force in Korea reveals the full story of this bitter struggle in the Eastern skies.1 vol, 336 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-222060 Cleaver, Thomas McKelvey MiG ALLEY: The US Air Force in Korea 1950-53 Of the many myths that emerged following the end of the Korean War, the prevailing one in the West was that of the absolute supremacy of US Air Force pilots and aircraft over their Soviet-supplied opponents. The claims of the 10:1 victory-loss ratio achieved by the US Air Force fighter pilots flying the North American F-86 Sabre against their communist adversaries, amongst other such fabrications, went unchallenged until the end of the Cold War, when Soviet records of the conflict were finally opened.

From that point onwards, a very different story began to emerge. Far from decisive American victories over an unsophisticated opponent, the aerial battles of the Korean War were, at least in the early years, evenly matched affairs, fought to an approximate 1:1 victory-loss ratio. Though the Soviet victories declined over the following years, this had more to do with home politics than American tactics.

Regardless of the accuracy of claims and wartime propaganda, one fact stands clear: in the battle for air supremacy over Korea, the US Air Force denied to its opponents the opportunity to intervene over the battlefield. In the face of overwhelming enemy manpower superiority, this allowed the United Nations forces to hold the line in Korea until an armistice that protected South Korea could be put into effect.

In addition to the aerial combat over MiG Alley, this title covers the full range of US Air Force activities over Korea, including the failed strategic bombing campaign and the escalating nuclear threat. Incorporating first-hand accounts from those involved, both US and Russian, this new history of the US Air Force in Korea reveals the full story of this bitter struggle in the Eastern skies.1 vol, 336 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-LWG1102 Dixon, Steve HELL OVER KOREA: An Expansion Module for B-29 Superfortress Early missions (i.e., before November 1950) for the bomber met with little enemy opposition, with relatively ineffective raids against tactical targets. North Korea's few strategic targets and industries were also quickly disposed of.

However, in November 1950 the Chinese Communists were in the war, and the B-29 began facing its first serious opposition with the introduction of large numbers of Soviet MiG-15 fighters. It was now a real contest. However, the MiG-15 had been specifically designed to shoot down B-29s and the aging Superfortresses were outmatched by the jet, even with fighter escorts. Aircraft losses would soon restrict most B-29 missions to night-only attacks, largely in a supply-interdiction role.1 vol, 1 pgs 2011 US, LEGION WARGAMES LLC
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1-199490 Estes, Kenneth INTO THE BREACH AT PUSAN: The 1st Provisional Marine Brigade in the Korean War In the opening campaign of the Korean War, the 1st Provisional Marine Brigade participated in a massive effort by United States and South Korean forces in 1950 to turn back the North Korean invasion of the Republic of Korea. The brigade's actions loom large in marine lore. According to most accounts, traditional Marine Corps discipline, training, and fighting spirit saved the day as the marines rescued an unprepared US 8th Army, which had been pushed back to the 'Pusan Perimeter' at the southeastern tip of the Korean peninsula. Historian and retired Marine Kenneth W. Estes undertakes a fresh investigation of the marines' and Eighth Army's fight for Pusan. Into the Breach at Pusan corrects discrepancies in earlier works (including the official histories) to offer a detailed account of the campaign and place it in historical context.

Drawing on combat records, command reports, and biographical materials, Estes describes the mobilization, organization, and operations of 1st Brigade during the first three months of American participation in the Korean War. Focusing on the battalions, companies, and platoons that faced the hardened soldiers of the North Korean army, he brings the reader directly to the battlefield. The story he reveals there, woven with the voices of soldiers and officers, is one of cooperation rather than interservice rivalry. At the same time, he clarifies differences in the organizational cultures of the US Army and the Marine Corps.

Into the Breach at Pusan is scrupulously fair to both the army and the marines. Estes sets the record straight in crediting the 8th Army with saving itself during the Pusan Perimeter campaign, but he also affirms that the army's suffering would have been much greater without the crucial, timely performance of the 1st Provisional Marine Brigade.1 vol, 216 pgs 2012 US, UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA PRESS
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1-226830 Green, Michael The United States Marine Corps in the Korean War: Images of War series Describes the USMC' contribution, organization, tactics, fighting doctrine, and weaponry during the Korean War, accompanied by 250 black and white illustrations.

On June 25, 1950, the North Korean Army invaded South Korea. Among the US forces sent to South Korea was the 1st Marine Division. In September 1950, the Division audaciously landed deep behind enemy lines at Inchon port, throwing the North Korea Army into disarray.

In November 1950, the Chinese Army invaded North Korea with eight divisions tasked with the destruction of the 1st Marine Division at the Chosin Reservoir. The Marines made a 78-mile fighting withdrawal in arctic conditions before being evacuated by the US Navy.

In February 1951, the 1st Marine Division returned to combat assisting Eighth (US) Army to repulse five Chinese Army offensives over four months. By November 1951, the large-scale back and forth offensives operations by the opposing sides had ended, replaced by a stalemate which lasted until the 27 July, 1953 armistice. The bitter three-year conflict accounted for the death of 4,267 Marines with another 23,744 wounded.
1 vol, 224 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-GMT1206 Land, Michael NEXT WAR: Korea In Next War: Korea, the Korean Peninsula is on fire with two of the world's most well-prepared, antagonistic forces arrayed against each other. Can you, as the North Korean People's Army commander, conquer the South in 3 weeks before the full might of the US can be brought to bear? Can you, as the Republic of Korea's Army commander, hold out against the renewed Communist assault until help arrives? And what will China do?

Next War: Korea, the first of a planned series of Next War games, allows players to fight a near future war on the Korean peninsula. In this updated and improved version of the previously-released Crisis: Korea 1995, players have access to virtually all military assets of North and South Korea, as well as large forces from the USA and the PRC. The integrated, easy to learn air-land combat system allows for unit efficiency, armor effects, light infantry, attack helicopters, Close Air Support, Cruise Missiles, and the particularly tough terrain of Korea.1 vol, 1 pgs 2012 US, GMT GAMES LLC
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1-205620 Li, Xiaobing CHINA'S BATTLES FOR KOREA-The 1951 Spring Offensive Between November 1950 and the end of fighting in June 1953, China launched six major offensives against UN forces in Korea. The most important of these began on April 22, 1951, and was the largest Communist military operation of the war. The UN forces put up a strong defense, prevented the capture of the South Korean capital of Seoul, and finally pushed the Chinese back above the 38th parallel.

After China's defeat in this epic five-week battle, Mao Zedong and the Chinese leadership became willing to conclude the war short of total victory. China's Battle for Korea offers new perspectives on Chinese decision making, planning, and execution; the roles of command, political control, and technology; and the interaction between Beijing, Pyongyang, and Moscow, while providing valuable insight into Chinese military doctrine and the reasons for the UN's military success. Includes b/w illustrations and maps.1 vol, 432 pgs 2014 US, INDIANA UNIVERSITY PRESS
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1-205610 MacKenzie, S.P. THE IMJIN AND KAPYONG BATTLES: Korea, 1951 The sacrifice of the 'Glorious Glosters' in defense of the Imjin River line and the hilltop fights of Australian and Canadian battalions in the Kapyong Valley have achieved greater renown in those nations than any other military action since World War II.

This book is the first to compare in depth what happened and why. Using official and unofficial source material ranging from personal interviews to war diaries, this study seeks to disentangle the mythology surrounding both battles and explain why events unfolded as they did. Based on thorough familiarity with all available sources, many not previously utilized, it sheds new light on fighting 'the forgotten war.'1 vol, 312 pgs 2013 US, INDIANA UNIVERSITY PRESS
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1-78170 Marshall, S.L.A. COMMENTARY IN INFANTRY OPERATIONS AND WEAPONS USAGE IN KOREA 8.5x11. Declassified in 1998, this US Army document discusses General Marshall's observations of weapons usage and effectiveness during the winter of 1950-51.1 vol, 124 pgs 2004 US, NAFZIGER COLLECTION
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1-226610 Napier, Michael KOREAN AIR WAR: Sabres, MiGs and Meteors, 1950-53 The Korean War (1950-53) proved a technological watershed as the piston-engined aircraft of WWII were superseded by jet aircraft, establishing tactics and doctrine that are still valid today. Covers the parts played by the forces of North Korea, China, the former Soviet Union, the US, the UK, Australia, Canada and South Africa in a volume rich with combat reports and first-person accounts. Lavishly illustrated hardback on the the 70th anniversary of the war1 vol, 320 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-197370 Parritt, Brigadier Brian CHINESE HORDES AND HUMAN WAVES: A Personal Perspective of the Korean War 1950-1953 The North Koreans' attack on their Southern neighbors shocked and surprised the World. The conflict rapidly escalated with China soon heavily involved on one side and the United States and United Nations on the other.

The author, then a young Gunner officer, found himself in the midst of this very nasty war. He describes first hand what it was like to be at the infamous Battle of the Hook, where UN troops held off massed attacks by the Communists. Few outside the war zone realized just how horrific conditions were.

As a qualified Chinese interpreter and, later, a senior military intelligence officer, Parritt is well placed to analyze why the Commonwealth got involved, the mistakes and successes and the extreme risk that the war represented. This is not only a fine memoir but a unique insight into a forgotten war.1 vol, 224 pgs 2011 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-207450 Parritt, Brigadier Brian CBE CNI CHINESE HORDES AND HUMAN WAVES: A Personal Perspective of the Korean War 1950-1953 The North Koreans' attack on their Southern neighbors shocked and surprised the World. The conflict rapidly escalated with China soon heavily involved on one side and the United States and United Nations on the other.

The author, then a young Gunner officer, found himself in the midst of this very nasty war. He describes first hand what it was like to be at the infamous Battle of the Hook, where UN troops held off massed attacks by the Communists. Few outside the war zone realized just how horrific conditions were.

As a qualified Chinese interpreter and, later, a senior military intelligence officer, Parritt is well placed to analyze why the Commonwealth got involved, the mistakes and successes and the extreme risk that the war represented.

This is not only a fine memoir but a unique insight into a forgotten war.1 vol, 224 pgs 2014 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-190590 Posey, Edward L. ALL-BLACK RANGERS:US Army's First, Last, and only The 2nd Ranger Infantry Company (Airborne) in the Korean War 1950-1951. The Company's life span was just 10 months, including seven months in Korea. B/W photos and maps, biblio, index1 vol, 336 pgs 2008 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-69450 Rottman, Gordon KOREAN WAR ORDER OF BATTLE Unit backgrounds, organization, insignia, weapons,period of service, casualties for US, UN andCommunist Ground, Naval & Air Force 1950-1953.1 vol, 1224 pgs 2002 WESTPORT, PRAEGER PUBS
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1-229841 Saunders, Tim NAVAL AVIATION IN THE KOREAN WAR: Reflections of War - Vol1- Cover of Darkness Covers the role of US aircraft carriers and aircraft in stopping the North Korea's initial push to the south and their support during the Inchon Landing and Pusan Perimeter Break out. The last part of the first chapter deals with naval operations during the Marine's Chosin Reservoir march to the sea in December 1950. The book goes on to describe the stabilization of the front lines after the Chinese had entered the war during 1951. Includes 3x16pp color plates with 250 images (75% color and 25% black and white).

At this time, the emphasis for naval air operations is centered on interdiction behind the lines. The focus is on trying to stop road and rail traffic from resupplying the communist troops and allowing them to build up to a major offensive. Also, it includes the entry of the F2H Banshee into carrier operations which gave the USA four major types of aircraft to wage the war. 1 vol, 232 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-51680 Stanto, Shelby L. AMERICA'S TENTH LEGION:X Corps in Korea, 1950 An account of MacArthur's loyal instrument, testedat Inchon/Seoul and Northern Korea, biblio, index.1 vol, 342 pgs 1898 NOVATO, PRESIDIO PRESS
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1-200840 Tucker-Jones, Anthony ARMOURED WARFARE IN THE KOREAN WAR: Rare Photographs from Wartime Archives - Images of War Series Part of the IMAGES OF WAR series. 200 b/w illustrations selected to show Soviet-built T-34/85s and Su-76s, American M4 Shermans, M26 Pershings and M46 Pattons, and British Cromwells and Centurions in action during the Korean War of 1950-53.

Korea, with its rugged mountains, narrow passes, steep valleys and waterlogged fields was not ideal tank country so the armor mainly supported the infantry and rarely engaged in battles of maneuver. Yet the wide variety of armor supporting UN and North Korean forces played a vital if unorthodox role in the swiftly moving campaigns. 1 vol, 160 pgs 2013 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-223741 van Tonder, Gerry Korean War- Chinese Invasion V1: People's Liberation Army Crosses the Yalu, October 1950-March 1951 In his first four volumes on the Korean War, the author traces the war's progress from the North Korean invasion of June 1950, the desperate American defense of the Pusan Perimeter, General Douglas MacArthur's daring and highly successful amphibious offensive at Inch'on, and his subsequent advance across the 38th Parallel to the Yalu River on the Chinese Manchurian border
24 color & 75 black and white illustrations

Communist Chinese forces, that have been secretly infiltrating North Korean territory by slipping across the Yalu from mid-October 1950, ambush a South Korean regiment in the mountains of central North Korea. This is the first of several Chinese victories over unsuspecting and overstretched South Korean and American units in the winter of 1950/1.

On 27 November 1950, Chinese leader Mao Zedong, ostensibly fearful of the consequences of hostile American forces on his country's border along the Yalu River, orders 250,000 troops into Korea, with express orders to annihilate the UN forces. In the western half of the theater, US General Walton H. Walker's Eighth Army front along the Ch'ongch'on axis is breached, while to the east, the US X Corps suffers a series of crushing defeats, including at the Chosin Reservoir, precipitating a massive evacuation from the North Korean port of Hungnam. 1 vol, 128 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-223742 van Tonder, Gerry Korean War - Imjin River Fall of the Glosters to the Armistice, April 1951-July 1953 As of October 1950, a quarter of a million Communist Chinese troops, in twenty-seven divisions, had poured across the Yalu River into North Korea, with the singular objective of forcing General Douglas MacArthur's United Nations troops back across the 38th Parallel and into the Sea of Japan.

Shortly before midnight on 22 April 1951, to the west of the US Eighth Army's defensive front, the Chinese Sixty-third Army fell on the British 29th Brigade. On the left flank, the 1st Battalion, Gloucester Regiment ('Glosters') held a tenuous position at a ford on the Imjin River. Despite a gallant defense, the battalion was pushed back to make a desperate but futile stand on Hill 235. On what became known as 'Glosters' Hill', the battalion ceased to exist. It was subsequently estimated that the attacking force of 27,000 Chinese troops suffered 10,000 casualties, forcing the Chinese army to be withdrawn from the front.

From August 1951 to the summer of 1952, the USAF conducted Operation Strangle in a futile and costly attempt to disrupt Chinese supply routes. In the last two years of fighting, Communist Chinese and UN forces faced each other from well-entrenched positions in hilly terrain, where mapped hill numbers were contested. From June 1952 to March 1953, a series of five hard-fought engagements took place in central Korea as the antagonists sought ownership of Hill 266, commonly referred to as 'Old Baldy'. This was followed during April-July 1953 by two tactically pointless battles over Pork Chop Hill, in which the UN forces won the first battle and the Chinese the second, with both sides sustaining major casualties. On 27 July 1953, the two belligerents signed an armistice agreement, implementing a ceasefire that stands to this day. De facto, the Korean War has never ended.
1 vol, 128 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-938018 Various STRATEGY & TACTICS QUARTERLY #18: Korea - After Chosin Korea-After Chosin: Korea is often referred to as the Forgotten War. Even among military history enthusiasts, not much is known about the battles and campaigns beyond Pusan, Inchon, and Chosin. The issue goes in depth from the First Chinese Counteroffensive to Pork Chop Hill and the Armistice.1 vol, 116 pgs 2022 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-235210 Hoskins, Peter A LEGION PARA IN ALGERIA: Tony Hunter-Choat's War, 1957-62 Bio of Tony Hunter-Choat is based on his memoir and covers his formative years as a paratrooper with the elite 1st Foreign Parachute Regiment (1st REP) of the French Foreign Legion between 1957 and 1962 -- before he joined the British Army. Includes 21 b/w photos, and four maps.

In about two and a half years, he was promoted to Sergeant and became the youngest NCO in the Foreign Legion. He was involved in ferocious combat which resulted in three awards of the Croix de la Valeur Militaire, the Medaille Militaire, and in due course, appointment as Commander of the Legion d'Honneur - a singular achievement for a Brit. Tony served during a turbulent time for France, with the return to power of General de Gaulle in the face of the threat of a military coup d'etat and the Generals' Putsch against de Gaulle in 1961. Tony was heavily involved in the Putsch with his regiment, which was disbanded as a consequence of its key role.1 vol, 190 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-217310 FATE OF A NATION: Arab-Israeli Wars Miniatures Rules Battlefront miniature rules for Arab-Israeli Wars (published by Osprey).

The fate of a nation hangs in the balance. Israel cannot afford to lose a single battle. One defeat would mean the destruction of the tiny Jewish state. Not waiting to be attacked by the Arab forces massing on its borders, Israel strikes first. Hundreds of tanks sweep across the border and punch through the enemy defenses, with infantry following up to clear the way for the advance to continue. After six days of brutal fighting, the war was over. A thousand tanks lay strewn across the desert. Tens of thousands of soldiers lay dead and wounded. Israel had survived, but the Arabs vowed that any peace would be short lived.1 vol, 208 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-DG1717 SUEZ 1956: Anglo-French Intervention Suez 1956 places you in command of British, French, and Israeli forces in Operation Musketeer, the invasion of Egypt. The historical objective was to regain control of the Suez Canal and potentially remove Egypt's President Nasser. Your mission is to achieve those objectives while avoiding the political debacle that marred the actual event.

The game uses the Cold War Blitz series rules, a solitaire game system. You command the allied units, and have a deck of cards to enhance your unit capabilities. A second deck of cards, drawn randomly one at a time, controls Egyptian (OPFOR) activities. Combat is resolved with a quasi-tactical system with opposing units firing at one another. The game ends after the last turn, but you control when that is through the judicious play of your cards (the OPFOR cards can affect it too). Scale: Level: Brigade and Hex: 14.5 miles per inch

Game Contents:
* 11x17-inch map
* 40 die-cut counters
* 18 mini cards
* Scenario Instructions
* Four page rule booklet1 vol, 4 pgs 2015 CA, DECISION GAMES
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1-210660 Aloni, Shlomo ISRAELI AIR FORCE OPERATIONS IN THE 1956 SUEZ WAR: 29 October-8 November 1956 150 color and b/w photos, color profiles, and maps.

By participating in 1956 Suez Crisis, Israel exploited an opportunity to join forces with France and the United Kingdom in an attack against Egypt in order to accomplish diplomatic, military, and political objectives: to open the Red Sea international shipping lane to ships sailing from and to Eilat; to strengthen its alliance with France; to end - or at least to scale down - Egyptian hosted Palestinian terror attacks against Israel; to launch a preventive war in order to crush Egyptian military power before its completion of the transition to Soviet weapons could tempt Egypt to attack Israel and in order to accomplish a profound victory to deter Egypt from pursuing a another round of war policy.

Operation KADESH was the Israeli part in the Anglo-French attack and this title chronicles Israeli Air Force operations along the timeline of Operation KADESH - from day 1 on 29 October 1956 until day 11 on 8 November 1956 - in thus far unmatched depth and detail; all known Israel Air Force missions and sorties are listed and described and all air combats between Israeli Mysteres and Egyptian MiGs and Vampires are presented and analyzed.

The large variety of aircraft flown - Dassault Mysteres, Dassault Ouragans and Gloster Meteors; B-17 Flying Fortresses, P-51 Mustangs and De Havilland Mosquitoes; T-6 Texans (Harvards) and T-17 Kaydets (Stearmans); Nord 2501 Noratlases, C-47 Skytrains (Dakotas), Pipers and Consuls and even a pair of Sikorsky S-55 helicopters - are all covered in this title, which presents Israeli Air Force operations during the Suez War in a depth and detail unseen in previous publications. The text is supported by numerous photographs and color profiles.

Middle East @ War - following on from our highly successful Africa @ War series, Middle East @ War replicates the same format - concise, incisive text, rare images and high quality color artwork providing fresh accounts of both well-known and more esoteric aspects of conflict in this part of the world since 1945.1 vol, 0 pgs 2016 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-972018 Campbell, David 018 ISRAELI SOLDIER vs SYRIAN SOLDIER: Golan Heights 1967-73 Israel seized the strategically critical Golan Heights from Syria during the 1967 Six Day War in an audacious and determined operation. When the Yom Kippur War broke out, the Israeli military confronted the effectiveness of the newly confident and dangerous Syrian army.

In the Golan, strenuous Israeli efforts, tactical misjudgments by the Syrians, and a little luck allowed the Israelis to maintain control to the region. In this book, three pivotal encounters in the Golan are assessed -- supported by artwork, maps, and photographs. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-COM1085 Fawcett, Chris BAR-LEV: The 1973 Arab-Israeli War - Deluxe Edition Updated game treatment of Frank Chadwick's GDW release originally published in 1977, faithfully remastered and updated with this all-new, deluxe edition. Either of the two fronts (the Golan Heights and the Suez Canal) may be gamed separately, or both can be linked to simulate the course of the entire war.

It now features an updated order of battle and revised, expanded rules that fully integrate the air and air defense systems into the rest of the game, featuring a re-engineered sequence of play to provide a much more immersive experience for players. Operational planning is up to the players - you decide who to mobilize and where the hammer blow is to fall.

Some of the enhancements made in this edition include:

* Redesigned 9/16-inch counters featuring BONUS option for tank battalions (two sets of counters; one with NATO symbols and one with representative AFV side view)
* Game map information is updated based on research and includes all-new map artwork
* Supporting charts convey more information at a glance for ease of play
* Updated the Order of Battle based on new information and analysis
* Resolution converted from a d6 to d10 for all game purposes
* Fully-integrated air and air defense systems; re-engineered sequence of play
* Updated rules treatment backed by many illustrations, an index, and clarifications and examples of play to reduce potential questions


Product Information:
* Complexity: 6 out of 10
* Solitaire Suitability: 7 out of 10 (no hidden units)
* Time Scale: 1 day per turn
* Map Scale: 3-6 km per hex
* Unit Scale: battalion and company
* Players: one to four, best with two
* Playing Time: 5-10 hours for one-map scenario, 12+ hours for full two-map game

Components:
* Two map sheets (22x34-inch each)
* Eight countersheets (9/16-inch size)
* Rules booklet
* Four player aid cards
* Four air tasking displays
* One ten-sided die1 vol, 1 pgs 2019 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-191590 Herzog, Chaim WAR OF ATONEMENT:The Story of the Yom Kippur War Certainly the best account of the war from the Israeli standpoint that has yet to appear. B/w photos, maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 308 pgs 2010 US, CASEMATE PUBLISHING
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1-ATO046 Rohrbaugh AGAINST THE ODDS # 46: No Middle Ground Wargame covers the most decisive actions on the northern front of the 1973 Arab-Israeli Conflict.

Includes three scenarios -- opening Syrian attack to retake Golan, Israeli counter-offensive that drove into the heart of Syria to the doorsteps of Damascus, and Grand Campaign game that covers the entire campaign for the Golan.

This game includes a 22x34-inch map and two sheets of full color, die cut counters that represent brigades from the Syrian and Arab Allies' armed forces and the battalions of the Israeli Defense Force.

Rules for No Middle Ground include, among others, Time-on-Target artillery barrages, Combined-Arms tactics, Improved Positions, Minefields, Airborne and Commando assaults, as well as optional units that could have been deployed by both sides. The interactive, chit-pull formation activation recreates the chaos of battle while still allowing players to deploy and fight their armies.

Air units on both sides are potent weapons but must dodge the enemy's AAA and SAMs. Map hexes are 4 kilometers across and each turn represents 8 hours. Plus a well-illustrated rulebook and charts, complete with designer's notes and historical commentary. 1 vol, 60 pgs 2016 US, AGAINST THE ODDS
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1-203030 Tucker-Jones, Anthony ARMOURED WARFARE IN THE ARAB-ISRAELI CONFLICTS: Images of War Series The latest volume in Anthony Tucker-Jones's series of books on armored warfare in the Images of War series is a graphic account of the development of armored forces in the Arab and Israeli armies from 1948 to the present day. In a sequence of over 200 archive photographs he tells the story of the role armor played in Arab-Israeli conflicts over the last sixty years, from the initial battles of 1948, through the Suez Crisis, the Six Day War, the Yom Kippur War, the Israeli invasion of Lebanon in 1982, and the Israeli attack on Hamas in Gaza in 2008.

In all these clashes armored vehicles played a prominent, sometimes decisive part. As the photographs show, an extraordinary range of Second World War and post-war tanks, armored cars and armored personnel carriers was deployed by all sides. Russian T-34s, SU-100s, T-54/55s, T-62s, and T-72s were imported from the Eastern Bloc by the Egyptians and Syrians. Shermans, Pattons, Centurions, and AMX-13s were imported from the West by the Israelis. In addition, the Israelis developed modified hybrids such as the Sherman/Isherman, the Sho't, Magach ,and Sabra, and they produced to their own design their main battle tank, the Merkava.

Anthony Tucker-Jones's photographic survey is an excellent introduction to late-twentieth-century armored warfare, and it gives a fascinating insight into the military history of Israel and its Arab neighbors. 1 vol, 176 pgs 2013 UK, PEN and SWORD
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1-ATO2017 various AGAINST THE ODDS 2017 ANNUAL: Six Days of War Wargame covers the 1967 war between Israel and an Arab coalition. The game begins
with a Strategic Segment of card play and counter-play as each side adjusts its
diplomatic standing and 'war footing' and shifts unit positions on the map. Random
Events can vary from nothing important to forced actions, including withdrawal of UN
peacekeepers, Jordan declaring war, and other events to the benefit of one player or
another...or perhaps neither player will like.

Eventually the war will break out and players will have to jockey for initiative
and conduct combat operations, all while knowing the UN could call for a cease-fire
at any time. Medium complexity and playing time of up to three to four hours.

Also includes a historically based scenario that makes for a faster beginning
(no preliminary card play) and serves as an excellent solo game.

Components: One full color 22x34-inch mapsheet, 288 full-color die-cut counters,
66 cards, 20 pages of rules, and two pages of charts and tables.

Also comes with a magazine full of historical articles.

Bonus Items Inside: All copies include an expansion kit for the solitaire game,
Strange Victory (wargame covering France 1940 invasion published in 2015 Annual) plus
additional cards for Die Atombombe -- card game pitting various Nazi departments against each
other in race to develop an Atomic Bomb (published in ATO Issue 50).

Note: OMM carries Against the Odds back issues. OMM # ATO050 for ATO Issue 50.

1 vol, 60 pgs 2018 US, AGAINST THE ODDS
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1-199450 THE BOYS OF '67: Charlie Company's War in Vietnam In the spring of 1966, while the war in Vietnam was still popular, the US military decided to reactivate the 9th Infantry Division as part of the military build-up. Across the nation, farm boys from the Midwest, surfers from California and city-slickers from Cleveland opened their mail to find greetings from Uncle Sam. Most American soldiers of the Vietnam era trickled into the war zone as individual replacements for men who had become casualties or had rotated home.

Charlie Company was different as part of the only division raised, drafted, and trained for service. From draft to the battlefields of South Vietnam, this is the unvarnished truth from the fear of death to the chaos of battle, told almost entirely through the recollections of the men themselves. This is their story, the story of young draftees who had done everything that their nation had asked of them and had received so little in return - lost faces of a distant war. 1 vol, 376 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-930307 STRATEGY & TACTICS #307: Cold War, Hot Armor Cold War, Hot Armor is a two-player game in which players take command in armored actions during the Cold War. The game is part of a series; this particular game is set during the War in Vietnam, 1954-75. Future games will include battles in continental Africa, the Middle East and eventually a hypothetical NATO-Warsaw Pact conflict. The game system emphasizes command control, combined arms, and evolving technology.

Components: One 22x34-inch map and 280 counters. Plus magazine.1 vol, 84 pgs 2017 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-DG1718 KHE SAHN 1968: Marines Under Siege Khe Sanh 1968 places you in command of United States and South Vietnamese (ARVN) forces in the campaign to relieve the USMC firebase at Khe Sanh during the Vietnam War. The historical campaign was something of a race against time as the US high command feared that the North Vietnamese were going to attempt to overrun the base. All resources put into the Khe Sanh fight, however, were subtracted from those available to deal with the Tet Offensive elsewhere. Your mission is to extract maximum communist losses while minimizing the allied effort.

The game uses the Cold War Blitz series rules, a solitaire game system. You command the US and ARVN units, and have a deck of cards to enhance your unit capabilities. A second deck of cards, drawn randomly one at a time, controls communist (OPFOR) activities. Combat is resolved with a quasi-tactical system with opposing units firing at one another. Scale: Level: Regiment-Brigade and Hex: 260 yards per inch.

Game Contents:
* 11 x 17' map
* 40 die-cut counters
* 18 mini cards
* Scenario Instructions
* Four page rule booklet1 vol, 4 pgs 2015 CA, DECISION GAMES
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1-211610 Albert Grandolini THE EASTER OFFENSIVE VIETNAM 1972: Volume 1 - Invasion across the DMZ On 30 March 1972, the South Vietnamese were attacked by regular North Vietnamese Army divisions supported by hundreds of armored vehicles that crashed though their defensive lines along the border.

The South Vietnamese resistance shuddered, and then crumbled under the communist onslaught, putting Hue the ancient imperial capital at risk. It was only thanks to US airpower, directed by a small group of courageous American advisers, which helped to turn the tide. Under the command of a new capable commander, the South Vietnamese then methodically counterattacked to retake some of the lost ground. This culminated in the ferocious street fighting for Quang Tri.

Contains 130 photos, five maps and 18 color profiles.1 vol, 72 pgs 2015 UK, HELION
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1-211620 Albert Grandolini THE EASTER OFFENSIVE VIETNAM 1972: Volume 2 - Tanks in the Streets The March 30, 1972 North Vietnamese offensive included three communist divisions with T-54 tanks attacked from their sanctuaries in Cambodia just north of Saigon. Their tanks ventured into the streets of An Loc City where they were checked by a desperate and heroic stand by the South Vietnamese soldiers and their American advisers, thus saving the capital of South Vietnam.

Contains 130 photos, five maps, and 18 color profiles.1 vol, 72 pgs 2015 UK, HELION
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1-44710 anon US MARINES IN VIETNAM, 1965:The Landing & Building USMC official history, 120 photos, 17 maps.1 vol, 274 pgs 1996 NASHVILLE, BATTERY PRESS
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1-214160 Bowden, Mark HUE 1968: A Turning Point of the American War in Vietnam At 2:30 a.m. on January 31, 10,000 National Liberation Front troops descended from hidden camps and surged across the city of 140,000. By morning, all of Hue was in Front hands save for two small military outposts.

The commanders in country and politicians in Washington refused to believe the size and scope of the Front's presence. Captain Chuck Meadows was ordered to lead his 160-marine Golf Company against thousands of enemy troops in the first attempt to re-enter Hue later that day. After several futile and deadly days, Lieutenant Colonel Ernie Cheatham would finally come up with a strategy to retake the city, block by block and building by building, in some of the most intense urban combat since World War II.

Played out over 24 days of terrible fighting and ultimately costing 10,000 combatant and civilian lives, the Battle of Hue was by far the bloodiest of the entire war. When it ended, the American debate was never again about winning, only about how to leave. 1 vol, 0 pgs 2017 US, GROVE PRESS
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2-217530 Boylan, Kevin VALLEY OF THE SHADOW: The Siege of Dien Bien Phu Struggling to reassert control over their Indochinese colonies after World War II, the French established a huge air-land base in the valley of Dien Bien Phu. But when the opposing Vietnamese People's Army (VPA) began massing its forces against the base in late 1953, French commanders seized the opportunity to draw their elusive enemy into a decisive set-piece battle.

Defending a series of fortified positions which were reliant upon a single airstrip - and later, risky and inaccurate airdrops - for reinforcement and resupply, the French troops quickly discovered that they had underestimated their enemy. In 56 days of costly close-quarters fighting, the VPA slowly dislodged the French from one strongpoint after another by developing novel tactics and accomplishing incredible feats of engineering.

Draws upon Vietnamese-language sources never previously employed in Western accounts of the siege to tell of the climactic battle of the First Indochina War.1 vol, 368 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-225070 Branfill-Cook, Roger Riverine Craft of the Vietnam Wars The 'ShipCraft' series provides in-depth information about building and modifying model kits of famous warship types. Lavishly illustrated, each book takes the modeler through a brief history of the subject, highlighting differences between ships and changes in their appearance over their careers. This includes paint schemes and camouflage, featuring color profiles and highly detailed line drawings and scale plans. The modeling section reviews the strengths and weaknesses of available kits, lists commercial accessory sets for super-detailing of the subjects, and provides hints on modifying and improving the basic kit. This is followed by an extensive photographic gallery of selected high-quality models in a variety of scales, and the book concludes with a section on research references - books, monographs, large-scale plans and relevant websites.

This volume is something of a departure for the series in covering a wide variety of the types, at first improvised and then purpose-built for the Brown Water conflict. Besides the well-known American involvement, the book also covers some of the craft used by the French in their earlier struggle with Vietnamese guerrillas.

With its unparalleled level of visual information - paint schemes, models, line drawings and photographs - this book is simply the best reference for any model maker setting out to build one of these unusual craft.
1 vol, 64 pgs 2020 UK, SEAFORTH PUBLISHING
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1-217020 Brokhausen, Nick WE FEW: U.S. Special Forces in Vietnam This riveting memoir details the actions and experiences of a small group of Americans and their allies who were the backbone of ground reconnaissance in the Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam War. On his second tour to Vietnam, Nick Brokhausen served in Recon Team Habu, CCN. This unit was part of MACV-SOG (Military Assistance Command Vietnam Studies and Observations Group), or Studies and Observations Group as it was innocuously called.

The small recon companies that were the center of its activities conducted some of the most dangerous missions of the war, infiltrating areas controlled by the North Vietnamese in Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia. The companies never exceeded more than 30 Americans, yet they were the best source for the enemy's disposition and were key to the US military being able to take the war to the enemy, by utilizing new and innovative technology and tactics dating back to the French and Indian Wars.

Brokhausen's group racked up one of the most impressive records of awards for valor of any unit in the history of the United States Army. It came at a terrible price, however; the number of wounded and killed in action was incredibly high. Those missions today seem suicidal. In 1970 equally so, yet these men went out day after day with their indigenous allies - Montagnard tribesmen, Vietnamese, and Chinese Nungs - and faced the challenges with courage and resolve.1 vol, 360 pgs 2018 US, CASEMATE
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1-211630 Bruce Cameron CANISTER ON FIRE: Australian Tank Operations in Vietnam Based on twelve years of research, including personal letters and diaries, extensive searches of official records, and numerous interviews, this book brings to life a previously little-known aspect of the conflict. Two Volume Set.

The 53-ton Centurion tanks were not only involved in intense fighting in conjunction with infantry to capture enemy defenses and defeat attacks, but also fought their own battles against enemy mines, ambushes, and an unforgiving terrain and climate.

This book takes the reader inside the tanks to share the experiences of their crews in action in the jungle. We see the gunner, trying to survive the heat inside the turret, while identifying designated targets; the operator trying to maintain communications, while keeping the guns loaded; the driver, trying to see his way forward, while keeping his head down; and the commander, trying to locate enemy positions, while directing his driver and giving fire orders to his gunner. The account also reveals how mechanics beat overwhelming challenges to maintain 20-year-old tanks, while field engineers risked their lives protecting them against mines.2 vol, 940 pgs 2016 UK, BIG SKY
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1-199800 Bruhn, David WOODEN SHIPS AND IRON MEN: The U.S. Navy's Coastal and Inshore Minesweepers, and the Minecraft that Served in Vietnam, 1953-1976 From 1953 to 1976, twenty-four US Navy coastal minesweepers (MSCs) swept mines, searched the seafloor for downed aircraft, sunken ships and lost munitions, 'showed the flag' in the Caribbean and throughout the Far East, and played a key role in the Vietnam War. Atlantic Fleet coastal minesweepers searched for a nuclear bomb buried in the sea bed off Savannah, Georgia, as a result of a midair collision between two US. Air Force aircraft and provided support for the unsuccessful Bay of Pigs Invasion of Cuba. MSCs based at Sasebo, Japan, conducted patrols off Vietnam to interdict smuggling of supplies by sea to the Viet Cong in the South.

One, USS Vireo, participated in the destruction of an enemy gun runner. Much smaller minesweeping boats (MSBs) kept the Long Tau River, which passed through the dangerous 'Forest of Assassins' and connected the South China Sea to Saigon, open to merchant vessels delivering military cargos to allied forces. Facing daily the possibility of death by Viet Cong mine or riverbank ambush, the thirteen boats of Mine Squadron Eleven Detachment Alfa comprised the first Navy unit to be awarded a Presidential Unit Citation for heroism by President Lyndon B. Johnson. Possessing too few minecraft to support its riverine combat operations, the US Navy also pressed existing landing craft and newly built assault support patrol boats and minesweeping drones into these duties.

The unheralded MSBs and steel-hulled minecraft collectively garnered four Presidential Unit Citations, three Meritorious Unit Commendations, and three Navy Unit Commendations. Significant numbers of the small enlisted crews that took the craft in harm's way received the Navy Cross, Silver Star and Bronze Star Medals for acts of heroism performed under fire. Photographs, maps, diagrams and tables, appendices and an index to full-names, places and subjects add to the value of this work.1 vol, 372 pgs 2011 US, HERITAGE BOOKS
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1-201630 Camp, Dick ASSAULT FROM THE SKY: U.S Marine Corps Helicopter Operations in Vietnam This work describes U.S. Marine Corps helicopter operations, including their actions and evolution, throughout the Vietnam War. The book is divided into parts spanning the three stages of the Corps' combat deployment: 'Buildup (1962-1966),' 'Heavy Combat (1967-1969),' and 'The Bitter End (1975).' Each part includes chapters devoted to 'telling the story' of Marine helicopters from the individual to the strategic level.

Vietnam has often been called our 'first helicopter war,' and indeed the US Marine Corps, as well as Army, had to feel its way forward during the initial combats. But by 1967 the combat was raging across South Vietnam, with confrontational battles against the NVA, on a scale comparable to the great campaigns of WWII. In 1968, when the Communists launched their mammoth counteroffensive, the Marines were forced to fight on all sides, with the helicopter giving them the additional dimension that proved decisive in repelling the enemy.

The author, a Vietnam veteran, uses his experiences as a company commander to bring the story to life by weaving personal accounts, after-action reports and official documents into a remarkably readable narrative of service and sacrifice by Marine pilots and crewmen. The entire story of the war is here depicted through the prism of Marine helicopter operations, from the first deployments to support the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) against the Viet Cong through the rapid United States buildup to stop the North Vietnamese Army, until the final withdrawal from our Embassy. 1 vol, 320 pgs 2012
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2-228230 Cleaver, Thomas THE TONKIN GULF YACHT CLUB: Naval Aviation in the Vietnam War The 'Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club' was the tongue-in-cheek nickname of the US Seventh Fleet that was stationed off the coast of Vietnam. Examines the US Naval air campaign in the Vietnam War from 1964 to 1975. Covers operations from the USS Maddox in the infamous Gulf of Tonkin incidentof 1964 onwards through to the eventual withdrawal of the fleet following the collapse of South Vietnam in 1975.

The Seventh Fleet's Task Force 77, which at points during the war had as many as six carriers on station at any one time with 70-100 aircraft on each, provided vital air support for combat troops on the ground, while at the same time taking part in the major operations against North Vietnam itself such as Rolling Thunder, Linebacker I and II. All of these operations took place in a hostile environment of flak, missiles, and MiGs.1 vol, 304 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-230340 Cleaver, Thomas McKelvey GOING DOWNTOWN: The US Air Force Over Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia 1961-75 Features a wide range of personal accounts and previously untold stories to describe the US Air Force's struggle in the skies over Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War.

The involvement of the US Air Force in the Southeast Asian Wars began in 1962 with crews sent to train Vietnamese pilots, and with conflict in Laos, and finally ended in 1972 with the B-52 bombing of Hanoi, though there were Air Force pilots unofficially flying combat in Laos up to the end in 1975. The missions flown by USAF aircrews during those years in Southeast Asia differed widely, from attacking the Ho Chi Minh Trail at night with modified T-28 trainers, to missions Downtown, the name aircrew gave Hanoi, the central target of the war.

This aerial war was dominated by the major air operations against the north: Rolling Thunder from 1965 to 1968, and then Linebacker I and II in 1972, with the latter seeing the deployment of America's fearsome B-52 bombers against the North Vietnamese capital Hanoi. These operations were carried out in the face of a formidable Soviet-inspired air defense system bristling with anti-aircraft guns and SAM missile sites. Beyond this, the US Air Force was intimately involved in secret air wars against Laos and Cambodia - one cannot speak of a war only in Vietnam regarding US Air Force operations. 1 vol, 352 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-228501 Conboy, Ken THE ERAWAN WAR: Volume 1: The CIA Paramilitary Campaign in Laos 1961-1969 Details the CIA's largest paramilitary operation of the Cold War: the secret war in Laos, where the Central Intelligence Agency was training, funding, and leading tens of thousands of indigenous guerrillas within the kingdom and, occasionally, across its borders. Includes 77 b/w photos, 8 color photos, 6 b/w maps, 1 color map, and 6 color aircraft profiles.1 vol, 64 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-228502 Conboy, Ken THE ERAWAN WAR: Volume 2: The CIA Paramilitary Campaign in Laos, 1969-1974 Details how the CIA operation in Laos became its largest paramilitary operation of the Cold War. With photos and maps, it covers the wide range of CIA-supported units in Laos, from guerrilla regiments that went toe-to-toe with the North Vietnamese army in pitched campaigns, to top-secret commandos that crossed borders to wage clandestine sabotage attacks. 1 vol, 78 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-228503 Conboy, Ken THE ERAWAN WAR: Volume 3: The Royal Lao Armed Forces 1961-1974 Volume 3 covers the Forces Armees du Royaume - FAR - the Royal Lao Armed Forces were the official defense force of the Kingdom of Laos. Best known by their French acronym FAR, the build-up of which was constantly hampered by the developments in the First Indochina War in neighboring Vietnam. Unsurprisingly, it was only in 1952 that the National Laotian Army - the predecessor of the Royal Lao Army - began to take shape, and only in 1961 that the Laotian Armed Forces were officially renamed the Royal Lao Armed Forces. includes 77 b/w photos, 33 color photos, 4 pages of color photos of badges/insignia, 17 color profiles, and two maps.

Plagued by an ineffective leadership at senior levels, and often suffering from chain-of-command problems, the FAR exerted little control over the regional commands and local military commanders for much of the 1960s. A country with a long-standing tradition of warlords - or local power-brokers - and the strong influence of an urban elite aristocracy, Laos took time to build-up effective armed forces, which reached their high tide in the second half of the 1960s, thanks to growing amounts of military aid from the USA. Eventually, the Royal Lao Armed Forces included not only a number of training centers, and several elite units, but the Royal Lao Army, the Royal Lao Air Force and the Royal Lao Navy, all of which fought a bitter war against the North Vietnamese and their local allies until the downfall of the Laotian Kingdom in 1975.1 vol, 82 pgs 2023 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-213380 Daly, Dan WHITE WATER RED HOT LEAD: On Board U.S. Navy Swift Boats in Vietnam During the Vietnam war 3500 officers and men served in the Swift Boat program in a fleet of 130 boats with no armor plating. The boats patrolled the coast and rivers of South Vietnam, with the average age of the crew being twenty-four. Their days consisted of deadly combat, intense lightning firefights, storms and many hidden dangers.

The six-man crew of PCF 76 were volunteers from all over the United States, eager to serve their country in a unique type of duty not seen since the PT boats of WWII. This inexperienced and disparate group of men would meld into a combat team -- a team that formed an unbreakable, lifelong bond. 1 vol, 360 pgs 2017 US, CASEMATE
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1-LEG2203 Dixon, Steve & Best, Bob SKYHAWK: Rolling Thunder 1966 (Wargame) Puts the player in the cockpit of an A-4E Skyhawk of VA-72 flying strike missions against targets in North Vietnam during the early days of Operation Rolling Thunder. Your base of operations is the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt on duty at Yankee Station. Your goal will be to survive a mission or a campaign.

Facing you will be a determined North Vietnamese force. It is possible you will face small arms fire, AAA, SAM launches, and a rare encounter with a MiG. You will have help. Support Forces allow the player to attack NV defense forces before you attack your target. Their success could make your job easier.

The player may fly a single mission or play one of the three campaigns included in the game. These campaigns are:
First Tour of Duty: Yankee Station: 10 August 1966 - 10 September 1966
Second Tour of Duty: Yankee Station 20 October 1966 - 27 December 1966
The third campaign combines the two campaigns above with additional rules.

The game is not meant to be a detailed simulation of the Rolling Thunder campaign. It is a simple yet engaging, quick game for the player. Concepts for the game come from B-29 Superfortress, Target for Today, Target for Tonight, and Kenney's Boys as well as Able Dog, a free print and play game by Patrick Millin. Some of the concepts used in Skyhawk will be expanded upon in the upcoming Operation Linebacker II game.1 vol, 1 pgs 2023 US, LEGION WARGAMES LLC
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1-228590 Doyle, David VEHICLES AND HEAVY WEAPONS OF THE VIETNAM WAR This book, the first in a series on the US military's weapons, vehicles, aircraft, and naval vessels of the Vietnam War, offers a highly illustrated reference for this wishing to delve deeper into this conflict. Through archival images, the arsenal of the US Army and USMC are revisited. Covers M113 APC, M48A3 tank, M551 Armored Reconnaissance/Airborne Assault Vehicle, M151 and M54 trucks, M50 Ontos, M107 and M109 artillery, and M42 Duster. Includes 250 color & black and white photographs.1 vol, 248 pgs 2021 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-223740 Emerson, Stephen North Vietnam's 1972 Easter Offensive - Hanoi's Gamble By the end of 1971, in what Hanoi called the American War and at the height of the Cold War, the fighting had dragged on for eight years with neither side gaining a decisive advantage on the battlefield and talks in Paris to the end the war were going nowhere. While the United States was steadily drawing down its ground forces in South Vietnam, Washington was also engaging in a grand effort to build up and strengthen Saigon's armed forces to the point of self-sufficiency. Not only had the ranks of Saigon's forces swelled in recent years, but they were now being equipped and trained to use the latest American military equipment. Perhaps now was the time for Hanoi to take one last gamble before it was too late. 75 b/w & 20 color illustrations.

With the rumble of men and mechanized equipment breaking the early morning silence, some 40,000 North Vietnamese troops advanced across the demilitarized zone into South Vietnam on March 30, 1972 in what would become the largest conventional attack of the war. Ill-prepared and poorly led, South Vietnamese troops in the far north were quickly routed in the face of the ensuing onslaught. Likewise, coordinated attacks across the Cambodian border northwest of Saigon and into the central highlands in the coming weeks gained steam and in due course as many as 200,000 men along with T-54/55 main battle tanks, 130mm towed artillery, ZSU-57 self-propelled ant-aircraft guns, and hundreds of trucks and armored personnel carriers were engaged across three battlefronts. Soon Saigon's beleaguered forces were being pushed to the brink of defeat in what appeared to be the end for the Thieu government. Ultimately, however, the timely and massive intervention by U.S. and South Vietnamese air power, along with the bravery of some South Vietnamese commanders and their American advisers saved the day. Hanoi's gamble had failed and in its wake lay up to 100,000 dead and South Vietnamese roads littered with the smoldering wrecks of North Vietnamese military equipment. Moreover, it would be another three years before the North had recovered enough to try again.
1 vol, 128 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-223520 Falcon, John D The Freedom Shield - The 191st Assault Helicopter Company in Vietnam The Freedom Shield brings together stories of veterans of the 191st Assault Helicopter Company, tasked with carrying troops into battle, attacking enemy positions and evacuating the wounded in their UH-1 Iroquois 'Huey' helicopters. The unit was assembled from a hodgepodge selection of hand-me-down aircraft, used equipment and overlooked personnel-its appearance belied the invaluable work the crews of the 191st would undertake during the Vietnam War. This narrative of the Company, told through collected stories of veterans, defines a breed of soldier newly minted in Vietnam: the combat assault-helicopter crewman.

The 191st pilots, crews, and support personnel vividly share the details of what it was like to be at war, forced to rely on your fellow crewmembers for your own survival. Their accounts of helicopter combat at the height of the Vietnam conflict accurately recreate the sights and sounds of the battlefields, the fear and horror of watching close friends torn to pieces, their feelings on returning to base. Their message is infinitely clear: 'The price of freedom is painful.'1 vol, 384 pgs 2020 US, CASEMATE
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1-235820 Gardner, Ian SIGN HERE FOR SACRIFICE: The Untold Story of the Third Battalion, 506th Airborne, Vietnam 1968 Drawing on interviews with veterans, many of whom have never gone on the record before, this chronicles the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, reactivated with the idea of resurrecting the Currahee spirit that had defined the original WWII volunteers of 1942.

In December 1967, the battalion was sent into the Central Highlands of Lam Dong Province. Geraci and his men began their Search and Destroy patrols, which coincided with the North Vietnamese build-up to the Tet Offensive and was a brutal introduction to the reality of a dirty, bloody war. It was here that the tenacious volunteers made their mark, just like their predecessors had done in Normandy, and the battalion was ultimately awarded a Valorous Unit Citation. This book shows how and why this unit was deserving of that award, recounting their daily sanguinary struggle in the face of a hostile environment and a determined enemy.1 vol, 304 pgs 2023 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-44720 Garland, Ltc Albert N. editor DISTANT CHALLENGE, A:US Infantryman in NAM 1967-72 (159) photos, (14) maps uses first hand accounts to tell the story.1 vol, 372 pgs 1983 NASHVILLE, BATTERY PRESS
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1-88810 Gilbert, Oscar MARINE CORPS TANK BATTLES IN VIETNAM The author presents the combat history of the 1st, 3rd and 5th Tank Battalions form 1965 to the end. Sixteen pages of b/w photos, maps, biblio, index.1 vol, 304 pgs 2008 US, CASEMATE PUBLISHING
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1-235011 Grandolini, Albert TARGET SAIGON 1973-75: Volume 1 - The Pretense of Peace The first volume assesses the tactical and strategic situation in Vietnam after the North Vietnamese failed to destroy the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN). Also examines the last episode of the US gradual withdrawal as well as the implementation of part of the Peace Accords with the removal by the US Navy of the mines sown by its aircraft from the North Vietnamese ports and inland waters. It then presents the respective opposing armed forces and will particularly focus on the North Vietnamese rebuilding after the havoc wrought by the American aerial campaign of 1972.

Furthermore, the expansion of the famous Ho Chi Minh Trail, vital for the logistical support of the communist troops, is thoroughly detailed. The South Vietnamese on their part placed great emphasis on developing their own air force in order to try to replace the withdrawal of American airpower. Also details the initial fighting that not only resumed but soon escalated into divisional-level battles where the South Vietnamese still prevailed.1 vol, 88 pgs 2017 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-235012 Grandolini, Albert TARGET SAIGON 1973-75: Volume 2 - The Fall of South Vietnam: The Beginning of the End, January 1974 - March 1975 A year after the Paris peace accord had been signed, on 17 January 1973, peace had not been settled in Vietnam. The North Vietnamese continued their attacks and drastic American aid reduction began to impact heavily on the South Vietnamese ability to wage war. After the fall of Phuoc Long, and without US intervention, the North Vietnamese decided to attack the strategic Central Highlands area where they hoped to destroy the greater part of an ARVN Corps. The battle of Ban Me Thuout would be the pivotal event leading to the rapid collapse of South Vietnam. Includes 185 b/w photos, 39 color profiles, 4 color figures, 3 color maps, and 6 b/w maps.1 vol, 104 pgs 2020 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-235013 Grandolini, Albert TARGET SAIGON 1973-75: Volume 3 - Disaster at Da Nang 1975 The third volume of the Target Saigon mini-series describes the opening stages of the final North Vietnamese offensive against South Vietnam. The third volume of Target Saigon details the disastrous evacuation of Hue, Da Nang, and the Central Highlands as well as the delaying actions fought in the central coastal area and is illustrated with a wide range of contemporary photographs and a number of specially commissioned full color artworks of the vehicles, soldiers, and aircraft that fought in this campaign. Includes 144 b&w photos, 24 color profiles, and 5 maps.1 vol, 80 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-235014 Grandolini, Albert TARGET SAIGON 1973-75: Volume 4 - The Final Collapse, April-May 1975 The final volume of Target Saigon examines the final campaigns of the conflict in Vietnam, in which the Communist forces engaged in a highly mechanized war of maneuver. By March 1975 the whole North Vietnamese regular battle corps, some 550,000 troops and 700 tanks, were now amassing at the gates of South Vietnam's capital and the following fighting led to some of the fiercest fighting of the Vietnam War. Despite being heavily outnumbered, many of the ARVN's units put up a fierce resistance, inflicting heavy casualties upon the advancing Northern forces, in a series of battles that were far from the rout often described. Includes 130 b/w ills, 130 b/w photos, and 6 maps.1 vol, 80 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-223860 Green, Michael UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS IN VIETNAM , 1942-1943 With the American-supported South Vietnamese government verging on collapse in early 1965, American President Lyndon Johnson decided to commit American conventional ground forces in the form of a United States Marine Corps (USMC) brigade of approximately 3,000 men on March 8, 1965. 250 color & black and white illustrations

So began a massive and costly 10-year commitment. At its height in 1968, the USMC had 86,000 men in South Vietnam. Almost 500,000 Marines would eventually rotate in out of South Vietnam during their typical one-year tours of duty. In the end, the fighting during such well-known battles at Con Tien, Chu Lai, Hue, Khe Sanh and Dong Ha and thousands of now forgotten smaller-scale engagements would cost the USMC 13,070 killed in action and 88,630 wounded, more casualties than they suffered during the Second World War. In this book, well-known military historian Michael Green using hundreds of dramatic images tells the dramatic and gallant story of the Marines' contribution to an unwinnable war; the battles, their equipment, from rifles to helicopters and jets, and the strategy adopted by the Corps.
1 vol, 160 pgs 2018 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-203770 Guardia, Mike HAL MOORE: A Soldier Once and Always Hal Moore, one of the most admired American combat leaders of the last 50 years, has until now been best known to the public for being portrayed by Mel Gibson in the movie We Were Soldiers. In this first-ever, fully-illustrated biography, we finally learn the full story of one of America's true military heroes.

A 1945 graduate of West Point, Moore's first combats occurred during the Korean War, where he fought in the battles of Old Baldy, T-Bone, and Pork Chop Hill. At the beginning of the Vietnam War, Moore commanded the 1st Battalion of the 7th Cavalry in the first full-fledged battle between U.S. and North Vietnamese regulars.

Drastically outnumbered and nearly overrun, Moore led from the front, and though losing 79 soldiers, accounted for 1,200 of the enemy before the Communists withdrew. This Battle of Ia Drang pioneered the use of air mobile infantry, delivering troops into battle via helicopter which became the staple of US operations for the remainder of the war. 1 vol, 323 pgs 2013 US, CASEMATE PUBLISHING
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1-968003 Hallion, Richard 003 ROLLING THUNDER 1965-68: Johnson's Air War Over Vietnam New Air Campaign Series.

Operation Rolling Thunder was the campaign that was meant to keep South Vietnam secure, and dissuade the North from arming and supplying the Viet Cong. It pitted the world's strongest air forces against the MiGs and missiles of a small Soviet client state. But the US airmen who flew Rolling Thunder missions were crippled by a badly thought-out strategy, rampant political interference in operational matters, and aircraft optimized for Cold War nuclear strikes rather than conventional warfare. Ironically, Rolling Thunder was one of the most influential episodes of the Cold War - its failure spurring the 1970s US renaissance in professionalism, fighter design, and combat pilot training. 1 vol, 96 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-86280 Hammel, Eric MARINES IN HUE CITY:Portrait of Urban Combat 1968 The Tet Offensive in 1968 that spilled over into Hue City was a month of grueling house-to-house fighting; 100's of b/w & color photos, index.1 vol, 168 pgs 2007 US, ZENITH BOOKS
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1-219910 Hapnoski, William C AUTOPSY OF AN UNWINNABLE WAR: VIETNAM Hapnoski contends the Vietnam War was lost before the first American shot was fired. In fact, it was lost before the first French Expeditionary Corps shot, almost two decades earlier, and was finally lost when the South Vietnamese fought partly, then entirely, on their own.

Written by a combatant in six large battles and many smaller firefights, plus a full range of pacification duties, the book examines the futility of the 30-year war in Vietnam. This covers those who lived and revealed by the people inside Vietnam who were directly involved in the war: from leaders in high positions, down to the jungle boots and sandals level of the fighters, and among the Vietnamese people who were living the war. Because of what was happening inside Vietnam itself, no matter what policies and directives came out of Paris or Washington, or the influences in Moscow or Beijing, it is about a Vietnamese idea which would eventually triumph over bullets.1 vol, 336 pgs 2019 US, CASEMATE
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1-972013 Higgins, David R 013 US MARINE vs NVA SOLDIER: Vietnam 1967-68 In 1967-68, the United States Marine Corps (USMC) was on the front line of the defense of South Vietnam's Quang Tri province, which was at the very heart of the Vietnam conflict. Facing them were the soldiers of the North Vietnamese Army (NVA), men whose organization and equipment made them a very different opponent from the famous, irregular Viet Cong forces. From the 'Hill Battles' in April 1967 to the struggle for the city of Hue (January-March 1968) this bloody campaign forced the two sides into a grueling trial of strength.

The USMC held a general technological and logistical advantage -- including close air support and airborne transport, technology, and supplies -- but could not always utilize these resources effectively in mountainous, jungle, or urban environments better known by their Vietnamese opponents. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-228580 Jack, Kenneth EYES OF THE FLEET OVER VIETNAM: RF-8 Crusader Combat and Photo-Reconnaissance Missions A comprehensive, illustrated history of photo recon launched by the U.S. Navy over Vietnam, 1964-72 that describes all types of missions undertaken, including several Crusader vs. MiG dogfights and multiple RF-8 shootdowns with their associated, dramatic rescues. Highlights the role of the unarmed supersonic RF-8A/G photo-Crusader throughout the war, and also the part played by its F-8 and F-4 escort fighters. Focuses on Navy Photo Squadron VFP-63, but also dedicates chapters to VFP-62 and Marine VMCJ-1. Includes 180 color and b/w photographs.1 vol, 272 pgs 2021 US, CASEMATE
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1-45580 Marshall, S.L.A. BIRD Christmas Day 1966 saw two artillery batteries and a rifle company repulse three NVA battalions from landing zone BIRD, first hand accounts, sketches maps of battle zone, b/w illust, index.1 vol, 206 pgs 1983 NASHVILLE, BATTERY PRESS
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1-45590 Marshall, S.L.A. WEST TO CAMBODIA The story of three different operations to stop the flow of men/material down the Ho Chi Minh trail, b/w illust/drawings, glossary, index.1 vol, 253 pgs 1984 NASHVILLE, BATTERY PRESS
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1-235600 McLeroy, James BAIT: The Battle of Kham Duc Hardback version. The strategic potential of the three-day attack of two NVA regiments on Kham Duc, a remote and isolated Army Special Forces camp, on the eve of the first Paris peace talks in May 1968, was so significant that former President Lyndon Johnson included it in his memoirs. This eyewitness narrative and analysis of a widely misinterpreted battle at the height of the Vietnam War radically contradicts all the other published accounts. Covers the tactical details of the combat narrative, and grand strategies and political contexts of the U.S. and North Vietnamese leaders.1 vol, 272 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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2-235600 McLeroy, James BAIT: The Battle of Kham Duc Softcover version. The strategic potential of the three-day attack of two NVA regiments on Kham Duc, a remote and isolated Army Special Forces camp, on the eve of the first Paris peace talks in May 1968, was so significant that former President Lyndon Johnson included it in his memoirs. This eyewitness narrative and analysis of a widely misinterpreted battle at the height of the Vietnam War radically contradicts all the other published accounts. Covers the tactical details of the combat narrative, and grand strategies and political contexts of the U.S. and North Vietnamese leaders.1 vol, 272 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-222641 Miller, Sergio IN GOOD FAITH: A History of the Vietnam War Volume 1 -- 1945-65 First of a two-volume history of America's involvement in Indochina from the end of World War II to the Fall of Saigon in 1975. Starts with the Japanese surrender in 1945 through America's involvement in the French Indochina War and the initial advisory missions that followed. Using recently declassified National Security Agency top secret material to describe how these missions gradually grew in both scope and scale, and how America became ever more committed to the region.1 vol, 416 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-222641 Miller, Sergio IN GOOD FAITH: A History of the Vietnam War Volume 1 -- 1945-65 First of a two-volume history of America's involvement in Indochina from the end of World War II to the Fall of Saigon in 1975. Starts with the Japanese surrender in 1945 through America's involvement in the French Indochina War and the initial advisory missions that followed. Using recently declassified National Security Agency top secret material to describe how these missions gradually grew in both scope and scale, and how America became ever more committed to the region.1 vol, 416 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-222642 Miller, Sergio NO WIDER WAR: A History of the Vietnam War -- Volume 2: 1965-75 Second volume of a two-part exploration of America's involvement in Indochina from the end of World War II to the Fall of Saigon. Traces the story of America's involvement in the Vietnam War from the first Marines landing at Da Nang in 1965, through the traumatic Tet Offensive of 1968 and the gradual Vietnamization of the war that followed, to the withdrawal of American forces and the final loss of the South in 1975. Includes recently declassified top secret National Security Agency material.

Note that the first volume, In Good Faith, covers from the Japanese surrender in 1945 through the initial US advisory missions that followed.1 vol, 416 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-225380 Nash, N. S. Logistics in the Vietnam Wars, 1945-1975 Reveals that basic traditional techniques proved superior to expensive state of the art systems.

During the Indochina or 'French' war, France's initial use of wheeled transport and finally air supply proved vulnerable given the terrain, climate, and Communist adaptability. The colonial power gave up the unequal struggle after the catastrophic defeat at Dien Bien Phu.

To stem the advance of Communism throughout the region, the Americans stepped in to support the pro-Western South Vietnam regime and threw vast quantities of manpower and money at the problem. The cost became increasingly unpopular at home. General Giap's and Ho Chi Minh's ruthless use of coolies, most famously on the Ho Chi Minh Trail, proved resistant to carpet-bombing and Agent Orange defoliation.

The outcome of the final war between the Communist North Vietnam and the corrupt Southern leadership, now with minimal US support, was almost a forgone conclusion. 1 vol, 224 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-83710 Nolan, Keith HOUSE TO HOUSE:Saigon, May 1968 'Playing the enemy's Game', the attack on Saigon just before the Paris Peace Talks was repulsed by four battalions of the 9th Infantry Division, it was bloody week long fight; illust/photos, biblio.1 vol, 368 pgs 2006 US, ZENITH PRESS
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1-203280 O'Rourke, Kevin and Peters, Joe TAKING FIRE: Saving Captain Aikman: A Story of the Vietnam Air War American military special operations forces-Rangers, SEALs, and others-have become a well-recognized and highly respected part of our popular culture. But whom do these elite warriors look to in their times of greatest need: when wounded on the battlefield, cut off deep behind enemy lines, or adrift in the expanse of the world's oceans? They look skyward, hoping to catch a glimpse of their own personal guardian angel: a US Air Force pararescue jumper (PJ) who lives, and sometimes dies, by the motto that others may live.

Taking Fire provides an up-close look into the heroism and mystique of this little known segment of the Air Force Special Tactics community by focusing on one of the most dramatic rescues of the Vietnam War. It was June 1972 and Capt. Lynn Aikman is returning from a bombing mission over North Vietnam when his F-4 Phantom was jumped by an enemy MiG and shot down. He and his backseater Tom Hanton ejected from their crippled aircraft, but Hanton landed near a village and was quickly captured by local militia. Badly injured during the ejection, Aikman landed some distance from the village, and there was a chance that he can be recovered if American rescuers could reach him before the enemy did.

Now on the ground and drifting in and out of consciousness, Captain Aikman looks up and suddenly sees his guardian angel in the form of USAF Pararescue Jumper Chuck McGrath. As Sergeant McGrath is preparing to hook the downed pilot to a hoist line, he sees it fall to the ground. Hostile fire on the hovering Jolly Green Giant rescue helicopter has damaged the hoist mechanism causing the operator to cut the line. While circling A-1 Skyraiders strafe the militia to keep them away from Aikman and McGrath, the helicopter crew races to come up with a plan. It's getting dark, and they'll only have one chance.

Taking Fire is an exciting, highly dramatic story of life and death over North Vietnam. Much more than a chronicle the events of 27 June 1972, the book gives the reader an up-close look at the little known world of the US Air Force's elite aerial rescue force.
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1-219420 Peck, Gaillard SHERMAN LEAD: Flying the F-4D Phantom II in Vietnam Written by a pilot who flew near-daily combat missions, this engrossing book is his story of flying the F-4 Phantom II during the Vietnam War. Operating out of Ubon Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand in 1968-69, Gaillard Peck and his squadronmates in the 433rd Tactical Fighter Squadron of the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing were tasked with flying combat missions into North Vietnam and Laos as part of Operations Rolling Thunder and Steel Tiger.

The F-4 was heavily involved in the air-to-ground mission at this time, with targets being well defended by enemy anti-aircraft artillery and surface-to-air missiles. Gaillard Peck's arrival in-theater coincided with the beginning of electro-optical and laser guided 'smart' bomb combat operations. There were periods of fierce combat interspersed with lulls, and the fighting was intense and unforgettable to those who participated. Some men lived through it, and others died without a clear understanding of why.1 vol, 304 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-234951 Poole, Darren HUNTING THE VIET CONG: The Counterinsurgency Campaign in South Vietnam, 1961-1963 Volume 1: The Strategic Hamlet Programme Examines the early stages of the Vietnam War and how the counterinsurgency policy of the American-backed Diem government separated the Viet Cong from many of their supporters, forced many VC into hiding, and created a platform for further government success. Includes 180 b/w photos, three color illustrations, 22 color profiles, and five maps.

This first volume, The Strategic Hamlet Programme, examines both the Counterinsurgency Plan and the Strategic Hamlet Programme (based upon British success in the Malayan Emergency) and explains how these began to strangle insurgent activity. In many parts of South Vietnam, the VC were reduced to scavenging and intimidating the local people in order to survive. Tragically, this was a period when victory against the VC was possible but political ineptness, arrogance and military delusion threw this chance away.

Using documents captured from the Viet Cong, VC prisoner interviews and American military reports the book reveals just how close the insurgents came to being beaten. It contradicts and challenges many of the assumed notions of this time period; it reveals just how much American planners knew about Viet Cong methods, shows how they developed an excellent counterinsurgency strategy to combat insurgent violence and illustrates how - in contrast to the established wisdom - large parts of South Vietnam were under government control before the Diem coup in 1963.1 vol, 96 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-234952 Poole, Darren HUNTING THE VIET CONG: Volume 2: The Fall of Diem and the Collapse of the Strategic Hamlets 1961-1964 The second volume in this series looks at why the Strategic Hamlet strategy ultimately failed in South Vietnam. The book exposes Viet Cong atrocities, South Vietnamese corruption, and American military and political negligence. It reveals just how violent and aggressive the Viet Cong were towards their own people. Fear was a weapon of choice: beheading civilians, mutilating children, and destroying schools and hospitals were considered legitimate tactics in the VC toolbox. The book also explains how a strategy designed to protect Vietnamese villagers made them easy targets for violent guerrillas. Finally, it reveals that there were many decent Americans in South Vietnam who understood the nation and its people but who were constantly ignored by those in power.1 vol, 96 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-213060 Poole, Eric COMPANY OF HEROES: A Forgotten Medal of Honor and Bravo Company's War in Vietnam Now published in paperback, this tells the remarkable account of a Medal of Honor recipient Leslie Sabo Jr., whose brave actions were forgotten for over three decades. Sabo and other replacement soldiers in Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 506th Infantry (Currahees), 101st Airborne Division, were involved in intense, bloody engagements such as the battle for Hill 474 and the Mother's Day Ambush. 1 vol, 320 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-69990 Pribbenow, Merle translator VICTORY IN VIETNAM:People's Army Official History Contains much detail never before available on the history of the War 1954-1975, produced by the Military Institute of Vietnam, biblio, index.1 vol, 512 pgs 2002 LAWRENCE, UNIV OF KANSAS
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1-196070 Ross, Hamish FROM SAS TO BLOOD DIAMOND WARS Even by SAS standards this is the story of an outstanding warrior.

On the point of being demobilized from the SAS, Fred Marafono was recruited by David Stirling for his private security company. After Stirling's death, Fred found himself in the midst of Sierra Leone's Blood Diamond wars, and formed an unbreakable bonding with the country's champion of democracy, Chief Hinga Norman, whose leadership and tragic death are integral to the story.

Fred was recruited by Simon Mann for the finest of all private military companies in Africa, Executive Outcomes. Fewer than two hundred of them defeated the rebels in their strongholds. Through political weakness, Executive Outcomes were made to leave the country, and chaos ensued. Committed men like Hinga Norman and British High Commissioner Peter Penfold saw that in the absence of military commitment from the west, only high caliber mercenaries would win the fight to restore democracy: three of them kept a vital air bridge open. 'What God abandoned, these defended'. Fred's final action was supporting the SAS in their brilliant hostage release, 'Operation Barras.'1 vol, 256 pgs 2011 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-226900 Sherwood, LTC Ee COURAGE UNDER FIRE: The 101st Airborne's Hidden Battle at Tam Ky Fighting at Tam Ky by the 1st Brigade of the 101st Airborne began 15 May 1969 while the 101st's 3rd Brigade battled on Hamburger Hill. The political consequences of Hamburger Hill's high casualties caused Lamar Plain and its high casualties to remain classified and undisclosed. Uses declassified records and eyewitness accounts to follow 'Never Quit' Delta Company and its sister companies through 28 days of continuous combat at Tam Ky. 1 vol, 360 pgs 2021 US, CASEMATE
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1-216350 Smith, Harry LONG TAN: The Start of a Life Long Battle On the afternoon of 18 August 1966, just five kilometres from the main Australian Task Force base at Nui Dat, a group of Viet Cong soldiers walked into the right flank of Delta Company, 6 RAR. Under a blanket of mist and heavy monsoon rain, amid the mud and shattered rubber trees, a dispersed Company of 108 men held its ground with courage and grim determination against a three-sided attack from a force of 2,500 Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army troops.

When the battle subsided, 18 Australian soldiers lay dead and 24 had been wounded. Battlefield clearance revealed 245 enemy bodies with captured documents later confirming the count at over 500 enemy killed and 800 wounded. Highly Illustrated with b/w maps and images.

These men were led by a gruff and gusty perfectionist, Major Harry Smith. Now, some 50 years after the battle, Harry tells his story. Long Tan is more than just an account of a historic battle. Harry Smith takes his readers on an extraordinary journey - one that ultimately reveals a remarkable cover-up at the highest military and political echelons. Long Tan portrays his many personal battles, from failed marriages to commando-style killing; from a horrific parachute accident through to his modern-day struggles with bureaucracy for recognition for his soldiers.1 vol, 364 pgs 2018 AUSTRALIA, BIG SKY PUBLISHING
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1-228110 Snedeker, Don BLACKHORSE TALES: Stories of 11th Armored Cavalry Troopers at War The stories - and those of their families - of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment (Blackhorse Regiment) represent the Vietnam generation in graphic, sometimes humorous, often heart-wrenching detail. Collected by the author through hundreds of in-person, telephone, and electronic interviews over a period of 25-plus years, these war stories provide context for the companion volume, The Blackhorse in Vietnam. Over the course of the 11th Cavalry's five-and-a-half years in combat in South Vietnam and Cambodia starting in 1966, over 25,000 young men served in the Regiment.

These combat vignettes begin on 2 December 1966, when a small column of 1st Squadron vehicles and troopers was ambushed on Highway 1 and emerged victorious despite being outnumbered. They go on to describe the one-of-a-kind crossing of the Dong Nai River on 25 April 1968, as the Blackhorse Regiment rode to the rescue during Mini-Tet 1968, and the 2nd Squadron's fight to clear the Boi Loi Woods in late April 1971.1 vol, 256 pgs 2021 US, CASEMATE
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1-223250 Snedeker, Donald The Blackhorse in Vietnam - The 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment in Vietnam and Cambodia, 1966-1972 When the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment came ashore at Vung Tau, South Vietnam, in September 1966, it faced a number of challenges. The enemy-Viet Cong (VC) and North Vietnamese Army (NVA)-was, of course, the most critical challenge. But the terrain and weather were also factors that could adversely affect the employment of both armored vehicles and helicopters alike. The dearth of doctrine and tactics for the employment of armored cavalry in a counterinsurgency was equally challenging-especially during the pre-deployment training and initial combat operations.

But just as importantly, there was an institutional bias within the Army that an insurgency was an infantryman's war. Despite the thick jungle and monsoonal rains, despite the lack of doctrinal guidance, Blackhorse leaders found a way to overcome the obstacles and accomplish the mission. Within a year of their arrival in Vietnam, Blackhorse troopers overcame ambushes that featured volleys of anti-tank weapons, multitudes of mines, and coordinated assaults by reinforced enemy regiments against troop-sized positions. They defeated an entire enemy division twice their size. Most importantly, the 11th Cavalry successfully demonstrated the ability to operate on and off the roads, in the jungle, and during both the wet and dry seasons. By the spring of 1967, Army leaders were beginning to realize the value of armored forces in Vietnam. With the Blackhorse Regiment leading the way, armor was considered an essential part of the combat team.

This is a history of the Blackhorse Regiment in the Vietnam War, and the stories of some of the 20,000 young Americans who served in its ranks during the war. 40 photos and maps
1 vol, 336 pgs 2020 US, CASEMATE
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1-COM1069 Starkweather, Adam VIETNAM: Rumor of War -- Wargame In 1965, the United States decided to intervene in the ongoing conflict in Vietnam. From the battlefield to the home front, the United States faced one of the greatest challenges in its history. Blending the Operational Scale System as seen in Korea: Fire and Ice with two older games (Road to the Rhine and A Victory Denied), OSS: Vietnam will show the conflict in a playable yet historical manner.

Players have the ability to move all their units once. However, they may choose to move those units in any of several impulses, if they can afford the supply cost to do so. The opposing player will have to maintain adequate reserves to counter this variable impulse movement.

The Operational Scale System (OSS) is meant to be a fast, accessible way of playing, and finishing, larger games. Finally playing a large monster game will no longer require hundreds of hours - now, you can easily complete a game of this size in a weekend. Players will activate HQs, fight off insurgents, bomb and disrupt the infrastructure of their opponents with the unique means available to each side. Whether by bombing raids or insurgents, how your side maintains the ability to wage war will be the key to victory. All the while, players must watch how their actions influence events far from the battlefield.

There are scenarios to allow various campaigns that defined this war as well as a campaign game.

Product Information:
* Complexity: 6 out of 10
* Solitaire Suitability: 8 out of 10
* Time Scale: 1 season per turn
* Map Scale: 8 miles per hex
* Unit Scale: Divisional/Regimental (with Viet Cong Battalions)
* Players: 1-2
* Playing Time: 2 - 35 hours

Components:
* Three maps at 22x34-inches (overall map footprint is 66x40 inches)
* Three Countersheets of 9/16-inch counters
* Five Player Aid Cards, Displays and Charts
* One rulebook
* One scenario book
* Two 6-sided and two 10-sided dice1 vol, 1 pgs 2019 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-COM1076 Starkweather, Adam HEARTS AND MINDS: 1965 to 1975 -- Wargame This Third Edition is an uncomplicated approach to a very complicated conflict. Eight scenarios introduce players to US involvement in Southeast Asia including a scenario after the US withdrew from Vietnam, a full campaign scenario as well as high solitaire capability. Players appreciate the ability to start in any year of the war they wish and fight to the end of any other year of the war. The game provides a comprehensive historical approach using mechanics that include guerrilla warfare, faction differentiation, political turmoil, and veteran advantages. This design has already been used as a successful teaching tool.

This is a card-driven, area-based design with low counter density and a much simplified combat system. Each scenario represents a year and players have the flexibility of starting in any year of the war and ending in any later year of the war. Players choose either the Allies (US, ARVN, Cambodian and Laotian) or Communist (NVA, VC, Cambodian and Laotian) Players engage in guerrilla warfare - VC units remain hidden until engaged. VC units may be simple units or reinforced units or simply false information. When determined to be false information, players roll on the Bush Events Table which involve events from discovering Chinese troops to the arrival of USO shows featuring John Wayne and Bob Hope.

This edition involves the use of three card decks, A red deck (communist), a blue deck (Allied) and a black deck (interchangeable). Prior to every game, half of the black deck is shuffled into each of the red and blue decks ensuring a different game every time. Cards indicate the amount of RPs (Resource Points) that may be spent or banked, a historic situation, and its game effects. Certain cards are year specific. Within each Red and Blue Deck are a number of Campaign cards that may be chosen by each player allowing increased abilities but only in a predetermined area.

Product Information
* Complexity: Low to Medium (4 out of 10)
* Solitaire suitability: Medium to high (7 out of 10)
* Time Scale: Each scenario represents one year. The campaign game covers 8-10 years.
* Map Scale: The Map is divided into provincial areas, indicating major cities and US major bases
* Unit Scale: Units are abstract and represent US, ARVN, NVA, VC, Cambodian and Laotian
* Players: Two Player game (Solitaire friendly)
* Playing Time: 45 minutes or less per scenario

Components:
* 24-page rule/scenario book
* Solitaire Player Aid
* Three Counter sheets (3/4-inch Counters)
* 22x33-inch Mounted Map
* 80 Standard Playing Cards (27 Red/27 Blue/ 28 black)
* Two 6-sided dice (1 Red/1 Blue)1 vol, 1 pgs 2019 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-223650 Strachan-Morris, David Spreading Ink Blots from Da Nang to the DMZ - The Origins and Implementation of US Marine Corps Counterinsurgency Strategy in Vietnam, March 1965 to November 1968 During the United States' involvement in the war in Vietnam, the decision by the US Marine Corps to emphasize counterinsurgency operations in coastal areas was the cause of considerable friction between the Marines and the army commanders in Vietnam, who wanted the corps to conduct more conventional operations. This book will examine the background to the Marines' decision and place it in the context of Marine Corps doctrine, infrastructure and logistical capability. For the first time, this book brings together the Marine Corps' background in counterinsurgency and the state of contemporary counterinsurgency theory in the 1960s - combining this with the strategic outlook, role, organization and logistic capability of the Marine Corps to provide a complete view of its counterinsurgency operations. 2 b/w maps, 6 tables, 2 figures

This book will argue that the US Marine Corps successfully used counterinsurgency as a means to achieve their primary aim in Vietnam - the defense of three major bases in the coastal area in the north of the Republic of Vietnam - and that the corps' decision to emphasize a counterinsurgency approach was driven as much by its background and infrastructure as it was by the view that Vietnam was a 'war for the people'.

This book is also an important contribution to the current debate on counterinsurgency, which is now seen by many in the military doctrine arena as a flawed or invalid concept following the perceived failures in Iraq and Afghanistan - largely because it has been conflated with nation-building or democratization. Recent works on British counterinsurgency have also punctured the myth of counterinsurgency as being a milder form of warfare - with the main effort being the well-being of the population - whereas in fact there is still a great deal of violence involved. This book will bring the debate 'back to basics' by providing an historical example of counterinsurgency in its true form: a means of dealing with terrorist or guerrilla warfare at an operational level to achieve a specific aim in a specific area within a specific period of time.
1 vol, 158 pgs 2020 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-222820 Thayer, Jim TANGO 1-1: 9th Infantry Division LRPs in the Vietnam Delta Soldiers on Long Range Patrols were all volunteers aged from 18 to 30. They operated in precision movements, like walking through a jungle quietly and being able to tell whether a man or an animal is moving through the brush without seeing the cause of movement. They could sit in an ambush for hours without moving a muscle except to ease the safety off the automatic weapon in their hand at the first sign of trouble. They were kind in some ways, deadly in others. They were men who believed in their country, freedom, and fellow men. They were a new kind of soldier in a new type of warfare. These men were good because they had to be to survive.1 vol, 168 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-208000 Tucker-Jones, Anthony THE VIETNAM WAR: The Tet Offensive 1968 On 30 January 1968 the North Vietnamese communists launched a coordinated surprise attack - the Tet Offensive - across South Vietnam against the South Vietnamese and American armies. Superior firepower eventually crushed the offensive, but it proved to be a major psychological victory for the communists - a turning point in the Vietnam War.

Anthony Tucker-Jones, in this photographic history of Tet - and of American involvement in the struggle against the forces of the Viet Cong and the regular North Vietnamese army - uses over 180 contemporary images, color and black and white, to show all sides of the conflict and to reassess a defining moment in the protracted and bitter campaign against communism in South-East Asia.

The images record in vivid detail the conditions and the nature of the fighting, in particular the battles for Hue, Khe Sanh, and Saigon, and the equipment and the weaponry that was used. They show the impact of the fighting on the civilian population in the countryside and cities as they became battlegrounds. They also illustrate why the US public was so shocked by the capability of the communists to launch such an all-encompassing assault that many lost faith in America's commitment to the South. Includes 200 color and b/w photos.1 vol, 160 pgs 2015 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-938008 Various STRATEGY & TACTICS QUARTERLY # 8: Tet Offensive Tet Offensive: Appearances can be deceiving. In 1968, the leadership of North Vietnam was convinced victory in the decades-old war for control of the nations of Indochina. A massive country-wide offensive exploded during the lunar new year. Viet Cong guerrillas supported by regular units of the North Vietnamese army overran towns and cities across the south as the surprised soldiers of the US and the Republic of Vietnam flailed helplessly. They recovered quickly, crushing the offensive behind devastating airpower.

Although the offensive failed, we now look on it as the war's turning point in the communist favor. Magazine includes plentiful maps, diagrams, weapons descriptions, and images of people and events. A map poster is included depicting the whole of the Tet Offensive across South Vietnam and a detailed infographic of the amount of men, equipment, and munitions that took part in it on the reverse. 1 vol, 48 pgs 2019 CA, DECISION GAMES
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1-216330 Vizcarra, Victor THUD PILOT: A Pilot's Account of Early F-105 Combat in Vietnam Thud Pilot is the personal account of a combat fighter pilot who flew the Air Force's premier fighter-bomber in the most dangerous skies over North Vietnam. In the first five years of the Vietnam War, the F-105 Thunderchief conducted 75% of the Air Force bombing missions over North Vietnam. Color and B&W photographs.

Tells the story of the courageous men who flew the F-105 from its earliest combat deployment in 1964, and on through 1966, the year of its heaviest losses. The author's more significant missions, including his ejection and rescue over North Vietnam are described in detail and are accompanied by map drawings depicting the mission routes from takeoff to refueling orbits, the target, and return.

The book is full of several 'firsts' in the expanding air war over North Vietnam, including 'Operation Spring High,' the first counter Surface-to-Air-Missile (SAM) strike in the history of aerial warfare. The personal perspective from years of combat experience reveals just how the political mismanagement and inane Rules of Engagement made them as much the hunted as they were the hunters. Thud Pilot goes beyond the battle air space and shares the emotional impact on the families left behind.1 vol, 160 pgs 2018 UK, FONTHILL MEDIA
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1-FPG6001 Walker, Mark SOLITAIRE EXPANSION FOR '65: Squad Level Gaming in the Jungles of Vietnam '65 Base Game required to play. Solitaire expansion for '65. Based on the solitaire version of Night of Man. Includes: 24-page rules and scenario booklet; One sheet of counters representing terrain, units, and mechanisms of the solitaire game; and Deck of 27 solitaire cards.1 vol, 1 pgs 2017 US, FLYING PIG GAMES
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1-201370 Wiest, Andrew VIETNAM: A View from the Front Lines Based on rich collections housed at the National Archive, the Center of Military History, and at the Vietnam Archive at Texas Tech, this traces the American experience of Vietnam from the war's popular inception to its morale-crushing and bitter conclusion.

Being careful to demonstrate that the Vietnam War was actually several different wars both in time and in space, it provides a grunt's-eye view of the conflict -- from the steaming rice paddies and swamps of the Mekong Delta, to the triple-canopy rainforest of the Central Highlands, to the forlorn Marine bases that dotted the DMZ.

The stories will detail everything from heroism to fragging, from helicopters hitting the LZs to rampant drug use. It will be a true and grippingly accurate portrait of the American war in Vietnam through the eyes of the men and women who fought there.1 vol, 212 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-218160 Wiest, Andrew CHARLIE COMPANY'S JOURNEY HOME: The Forgotten Impact on the Wives of Vietnam Veterans The human experience of the Vietnam War is almost impossible to grasp - the camaraderie, the fear, the smell, the pain. Men were transformed into soldiers, and then into warriors.
These warriors had wives who loved them and shared in their transformations. Some marriages were strengthened, while for others there was all too often a dark side, leaving men and their families emotionally and spiritually battered for years to come.

Focusing in on just one company's experience of war and its eventual homecoming, Andrew Wiest shines a light on the shared experience of combat and both the darkness and resiliency of war's aftermath.1 vol, 400 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-218250 Wiknik, Arthur NAM SENSE: Surviving Vietnam with the 101st Airborne Division Arthur Wiknik, Jr. served in Vietnam with Company A 2/506th of the 101st Airborne Division as an infantry squad leader from April 1969 to March 1970. Offers a blend of candor, sarcasm, and humor - and it spares nothing and no one in its attempt to accurately convey what really transpired for the combat soldier during this unpopular war.

Nam-Sense is not about heroism or glory, mental breakdowns, haunting flashbacks, or wallowing in self-pity. The GIs Wiknik lived and fought with during his year-long tour did not rape, murder, or burn villages, were not strung out on drugs, and did not enjoy killing. They were there to do their duty as they were trained, support their comrades, and get home alive.1 vol, 288 pgs 2018 US, CASEMATE
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1-211160 Yarboriugh, Thpmas A SHAU VALOR: American Combat Operations in the Valley of Death, 1963-1971 Throughout the Vietnam War, one focal point persisted where the Viet Cong guerrillas and ARVN were not a major factor, but where the trained professionals of the North Vietnamese and US armies repeatedly fought head-to-head. This studies nine years of American combat operations encompassing the crucial frontier valley and a 15-mile radius around it -- the most deadly killing ground of the entire Vietnam War.

Beginning in 1963 Special Forces A-teams established camps along the valley floor, followed by a number of top-secret Project Delta reconnaissance missions through 1967. Then, US Army and Marine Corps maneuver battalions engaged in a series of sometimes controversial thrusts into the A Shau designed to disrupt NVA infiltrations and to kill enemy soldiers, part of what came to be known as Westmoreland's 'war of attrition.'

The various campaigns included Operation Pirous in 1967, 1968's Operations Delaware and Somerset Plain, 1969's Operations Dewey Canyon, Massachusetts Striker, and Apache Snow -- which included the infamous battle for Hamburger Hill -- culminating with Operation Texas Star and the vicious fight for and humiliating evacuation of Fire Support Base Ripcord in the summer of 1970, the last major US battle of the war.

By 1971 the fighting had once again shifted to the realm of small Special Forces reconnaissance teams assigned to the ultra-secret Studies and Observations Group-SOG. Other works have focused on individual battles or units, but A Shau Valor is the first to study the nine-year campaign -- for all its courage and sacrifice -- chronologically and within the context of other historical, political, and cultural events.1 vol, 336 pgs 2016 US, CASEMATE
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1-963040 MODERN WAR # 40: Chechnya Chechen War is an operational-strategic level two-player simulation of the 1st Chechnya War (1994-1996) wherein the Russian Federation under Boris Yeltsin attempted to directly and forcibly put an end to the Chechen independence movement.

The Russian player must deal with low morale at the front and at home to win the war to keep Chechnya within the Russian Federation. The Chechen player is outgunned and outnumbered, but can wage an effective guerilla campaign to bog down the entire Russian effort and thereby achieve independence. There is a total of nine game turns covering two years of conflict, from December 1994 to December 1996.

The game map encompasses Chechnya and surrounding territories (Georgia, Ingushetia, Dagestan). Included on the counter sheet are Bonus counters for Modern War # 1 (Red Dragon/Green Crescent), Modern War # 18 (Green Beret), Modern War # 21 (Kandahar) and errata counters for Modern War # 17 (Dien Bien Phu).

Components: One 22x34-inch map on one sheet, 144 counters, and the magazine.1 vol, 84 pgs 2019 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-963048 MODERN WAR # 48: Block by Block: Hue Block by Block is a two-player conflict simulation of of the 1968 Battle of Hue. Players must balance the military difficulties imposed by the challenges of constrained urban warfare and unique terrain of the Hue Citadel, with the overriding considerations of each side's respective political goals.

The North Vietnamese player must hold the city for as long as possible, to create a media event and lay the groundwork for a new revolutionary government.

The South Vietnamese and American player must retake Hue before this process can advance too far, but not also jeopardize their own political sensitivities from casualties and heavy-handedness.

The map covers an area of 13 square kilometers (approximately 5 square miles). Each turn represents four to five days. Units represent platoon/detachment to battalion sized units.

Components: One 22' x 34' map on one sheet & 176 counters

1 vol, 84 pgs 2020 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-963050 MODERN WAR # 50: Putin Moves East Operational-strategic level two-player wargame covering a struggle for control between the Russian-led Eurasian Union and a Coalition of opposing states led by the People's Republic of China to gain control of the Far East. Among other things, the game presumes a breakdown in Russian Chinese relations leading to open belligerency. Units represent operational task forces of corps or reinforced size; special forces; airpower; and cyberwar. Additionally, paramilitary forces play a significant role in the game rules. The objective of each player is to seize critical resource, industrial, and communications centers, thereby gaining control of the Far East. Each hex on the map represents 100 kilometers from side to side. Each turn of play represents anything from three days of intense combat to a couple weeks of refitting. Ground units represent mostly corps sized task forces. Special forces units are regiments, brigades or groupings of cadres.


Components: One 22x34-inch map, 176 counters, and magazine. 1 vol, 84 pgs 2020 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-963054 MODERN WAR #54: The Nagorno-Karabakh War: 1992-1994 The Nagorno-Karabakh War: 1992-1994 is a two-player wargame of the war between Azerbaijan and the breakaway province (Oblast) of Nagorno-Karabakh, inhabited by an Armenian majority. After the first ethnic clashes between Armenians and Azeri, during the death throes of the Soviet Union, Nagorno-Karabakh declared independence from Azerbaijan. The Azeri launched an ethnic cleansing campaign. Faced with annihilation, the Armenians resisted and fought back. The Armenian player must fight a numerically superior foe but he has the advantage of interior lines and a unified command. The AZ player has a greater supply of former Red Army weapons and ammunition but must fight not only the Armenians but also political infighting and low morale. Each hexagon encompasses about 10 kilometers (6.2 miles). Units of maneuver are battalions. There are nine game turns each representing three months.

Components: 22x34-inch map, 176 die-cut counters, and magazine.
1 vol, 84 pgs 2021 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-CP5543 SPECIAL OPS JOURNAL #43 Aussies in Iraq; Swiss Special Intervention Unitsin Berne; Joint Combined Exercise COLD RESPONSE.1 vol, 72 pgs 2008 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBS
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1-212670 Alberts, Carl CHOPPER DOWN!: The Story of A Mercenary Pilot in Africa After 20 years of armed conflict in Angola and political instability in coup-ridden Sierra Leone going back to 1991, private corporate financial interests became the catalyst that spawned the creation of possibly the most successful private military corporation to date: Executive Outcomes (EO). With its initial task of securing Angolan government control in the Soyo oil-producing region, prompted by private oil interests, EO subsequently became involved in the war against UNITA throughout the country.

With little more that 100 of its own combat personnel on the ground in both the wars in Angola and Sierra Leone, the outstanding success that EO achieved was in no small part due to the force-multiplying effect and support given by its helicopter and jet pilots of the Air Wing. This is the true story of the frustrations, personal sacrifices and too often the extreme risks that the aircrews took while flying in support of the ground offensives. Most of this was achieved with outdated equipment and aircraft that were seldom airworthy.

Living under harsh conditions with the ever-present threat of enemy attack, as well as great risk from their ill-disciplined allies, the contribution these aircrews made to the overall success of the war effort was extensive. Although EO costs were but a small fraction of the replacement United Nations forces, which were generally unsuccessful, international pressure to leave prematurely, led to renewed regional conflict with great loss of life. Describes the realities of 'postwar syndrome,' his subsequent failed business venture in Liberia, and his involvement in the conflict in the Ivory Coast that brought about his arrest in South Africa for mercenary-related activities.1 vol, 352 pgs 2016 SOUTH AFRICA, 30 DEGREES SOUTH PUBLISHERS
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1-COM1131 Anderson, Kerry THE BATTLE OF ARMAGEDDON A 2 to 6 player game dealing with the final battle as foretold in the Bible prophecies as the armies of the world will fight the final battle and that without divine intervention, no life shall be saved. The game brings together the forces of the World into the ultimate battle for control of the Earth. Six battle games are included which allow 2-3 players to play an hour-long game.

Players are forced to adjust their strategy depending on rapidly changing conditions as dictated by the event cards. Combat is bloody, yet managed quickly and decisively through the battle dice. Players must manipulate allies and opponents to achieve the goal of capturing the Holy Land.

Product information: Complexity: 5 out of 10; Solitaire Suitability: average; Time Scale: 1 Turn = 1 Week; Map Scale: 100 km per hex ; Unit Scale: armies of varied size; Players: 2 to 6 players; Playing Time: 2 to 4 hours.

Components: One mounted 19x33-inch game board; 216 large counters (5/8-inch playing pieces); 149 playing cards; Rules booklet ; 6 scenarios and a Campaign Game; Four battle dice (1 blue, 3 white); Game box.
1 vol, 1 pgs 2021 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-229590 Antal, Colonel John 7 SECONDS TO DIE: A Military Analysis of the Second Nagorno-Karabakh War and the Future of Warfightin The Second Nagorno-Karabakh war-fought between Armenia and Azerbaijan between September 24 and November 10, 2020 was the first war in history won primarily by unmanned systems.

This 44-day war resulted in a decisive military victory for Azerbaijan. Armenia was outfought, outnumbered, and outspent and lost even though they controlled the high ground in a mountainous region that favored traditional defense. Azerbaijan's alliance with Turkey, and close technological support from Israel, strategically isolated Armenia. In addition, Turkey's posturing influenced the Russians not to intervene to support Armenia. That Azerbaijan attacked Armenia during the pandemic was an additional factor.

The fact that Azerbaijan won the war is not extraordinary, considering the correlation of forces arrayed against Armenia. What is exceptional is that this was the first modern war primarily decided by unmanned weapons. In this war the Turkish-made BAYRAKTAR TB2 Unmanned Air Combat Vehicle (UCAV) and the Israeli-made HAROP Loitering Munition (LM) dominated the fighting and provided Azerbaijan with a war-winning advantage.
1 vol, 160 pgs 2022 US, CASEMATE
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1-221550 Antal, John INFANTRY COMBAT: The Rifle Platoon In this interactive work, you are US Army Second Lieutenant, Bruce Davis. Your light infantry battalion has been airlifted into the Middle East on short notice, and now your platoon must defend Wafi Al Sirree against the superior might of an advancing enemy's mechanized force. The stakes are high; the odds are long. Your knowledge and judgment will determine your success. If you are wrong, defeat and death may be your fate. Success will let you savor the sweet taste of victory and live to fight another day.

The scenario is supported by maps and appendices with detailed specifications of the equipment and forces involved. The choices you must make are those that would face a rifle platoon leader in combat. You must win the respect of your troops, ensure the security of your positions, obtain intelligence of the enemy, and accomplish everything else required to survive and win in a hostile environment.1 vol, 340 pgs 2019 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-225370 Antal, John Armor Attacks - The Tank Platoon: an Interactive Exercise in Small-unit Tactics and Leadership In this unique, interactive story, you are the leader of a U.S. Army M1 Abrams tank platoon. Throughout the text, you will have an opportunity to make life-or-death decisions, and the events that unfold will be dictated by the choices you make. As you progress through the book, you will learn important tactical and operational lessons. Whether or not you are-or want to be-a tank platoon leader you will find this book highly entertaining and instructive.

There are two operations to survive-an assault and a counter-reconnaissance mission. In each you must bring your knowledge and judgment to bear on the scenario in order to achieve the objective. If you choose wrong, defeat and even death may be your fate. If you succeed, you can savor the taste of victory and live to fight another day. The scenarios are highly realistic, and there are maps and appendices with detailed specifications of the hardware involved to help you make informed decisions.

Written before Operation Desert Storm, and published in 1991, the military technology in Armor Attacks may be dated by today's standards, but the need for human leadership and effective, rapid decision-making has not changed. Armor Attacks was recognized as an invaluable teaching tool by United States Military Academy, West Point and was used to teach cadets the essential skills of leadership, decision-making, and tactics -- a decade of USMA leaders trained with this book. To supplement the original text, this new edition includes the West Point instructor reference guide, which explains and amplifies the teaching points of each scenario encountered. 1 vol, 552 pgs 2020 US, CASEMATE
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1-223990 Badri-Maharaj, Sanjay Kargil 1999 - South Asia's First Post-Nuclear Conflict Kargil 1999 is the first ever military history of this conflict in the English language. It examines the political and strategic situation in the run-up to the conflict, the precarious position of the Indian government, and the disconnect between the Pakistani civilian government and its armed forces. Moreover, it provides a detailed review of the state of the Indian and Pakistani armed forces as of 1998-1999, with particular attention to their organization, orders of battle, their air forces and air defense networks. Because the Kargil War of 1999 was the first conflict during which both India and Pakistan were in possession of nuclear weapons, this account provides a detailed review of their related potentials - including stocks of fissile materials, and delivery systems (manned aircraft and the burgeoning indigenous ballistic missile programs of increasing sophistication).

26 tables, 16 color AFV/equipment/aircraft profiles, 4 color figs, 66 b/w & 2 color photos, 6 b/w & 1 color maps

Finally, Kargil 1999 provides a detailed account of ground combat, which culminated in the Indian infantry storming the heights occupied by the Pakistani infantry, while supported by artillery and air force.

Illustrated by more than 100 photographs, maps, and authentic colour artworks, Kargil 1999 offers a military perspective of the first confrontation of the two declared nuclear powers of South Asia - a conflict that tested their political, military, diplomatic, and nuclear resolve.1 vol, 0 pgs 2020 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-225680 Badri-Maharaj, Sanjay Trinidad 1990 - The Caribbean's Islamist Insurrection On 27 July 1990, a radical Afro-Trinidadian Islamist group, the Jamaat-al-Muslimeen, led by Imam Yasin Abu Bakr -- an Afro-Trinidadian convert to Islam previously known as Lennox Philip, and a former policeman -- launched an armed insurrection with 113 of his followers. Their attack quickly sacked the entire leadership of the local government: the then Prime Minister of Trinidad, Arthur N.R. Robinson, most of his cabinet and several opposition Members of Parliament, plus the staff of the government-owned television and radio networks were held hostage for six dramatic days. The Parliament Building, the television, and radio studios were occupied by armed insurgents and were severely damaged during the standoff with security forces that ensued. The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service collapsed within the first hour of the insurrection, abandoning the capital city, Port of Spain, and the military took hours to assemble a viable fighting force.

This book details the background, the insurrection, and the military operation that crushed it. Illustrated with maps, color profiles, and more than 100 authentic photographs from local archives. 1 vol, 68 pgs 2020 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-227170 Badri-Maharaj, Sanjay OPERATION MEGHDOOT: India's War in Siachen 1984 to Present In 1984, the Indian Army carried out a stunning operation that captured the Siachen Glacier in the northernmost regions of what is now the Union Territory of Ladakh.

Since that time, a full brigade of Indian troops has faced off against a similar number of Pakistani soldiers in the highest battlefield on earth. Sustained by a combination of tenuous road supply lines and air support, where helicopter manuals have had to be rewritten, the two countries have had numerous skirmishes that have escalated into the use of artillery fire. includes 80 photos, 10 maps and diagrams, and 15 color profiles.

Operation Meghdoot tells the story of this conflict. Beginning with the trauma of partition and the first Kashmir war that saw the region divided between India and Pakistan, it progresses to the 1962 Sino-Indian war which saw the Aksai Chin region lost to China and the Shaksgam Valley unilaterally ceded by Pakistan to China. The consequence of this was to allow the development of the Karakoram Pass and highway to link China to Pakistan.

In the aftermath of Pakistan's defeat in the 1971 war, the mapping of the area created sufficient confusion to enable both India and Pakistan to assert their respective claims. This eventually led to Operation Meghdoot which enabled India to secure the entire Siachen glacier, pre-empting Pakistan's Operation Abadeel.

Operation Meghdoot examines the political, geographic and geopolitical imperatives that drove both sides towards conflict in this inhospitable area. The evolution of India's mountain divisions with their attendant expertise is discussed as well as the air support capabilities available to both sides. Operation Meghdoot itself is discussed in detail including its planning and execution, and the conflict since 1984 is chronicled with an emphasis upon the military engagements, the use of air power and the struggle of both armies to adapt and cope with the environment. Finally, the implications of India's hold on the Siachen Glacier is analysed with respect to its position against a hostile Pakistan and an increasingly hostile China. 1 vol, 72 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-228860 Badri-Maharaj, Sanjay ARMED FORCES OF THE ENGLISH SPEAKING CARIBBEAN: The Bahamas, Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica and Trinidad & Tobago Covers from the post-WWII West India Regiment to the independence of the former British Colonies in the 1960s and 1970s. The failed West India Federation led directly to the formation of the national armed forces of Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and Barbados while Guyana's forces had their roots in Police Special Services Units and a Volunteer Force. Shortly after Independence, Guyana's armed forces found themselves in a border conflict with Suriname as well as a far less salubrious operation to support a corrupt and racist government through rigged elections. Trinidad found itself facing a mutiny in the Trinidad and Tobago Regiment, redemption only coming for the force in 1990 when it played a stellar role in quelling an Islamist insurrection. Barbados and Jamaica's armed forces had a more subdued history, supporting police forces but playing an important role in the intervention in Grenada in 1983. The Bahamas, unique in having a naval force as its primary military unit, had the dubious distinction of having one of its patrol boats sunk by Cuban MiG-21s in 1980.

Besides the historical background to the five armed forces in question, examines the evolution, equipment, and current status and plans of these forces. This includes the complete recapitalization of the Jamaica Defence Force, the resurrection of the Bahamas Defence Force as a capable naval unit, the decline and deliberate neglect of the Guyana Defence Force and the revival and near collapse of the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force.1 vol, 84 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-207260 Balaam, Andrew BUSH WAR OPERATOR: Memoirs of the Rhodesian Light Infantry, Selous Scouts and Beyond From the searing heat of the Zambezi Valley to the freezing cold of the Chimanimani Mountains in Rhodesia, from the bars in Port St Johns in the Transkei to the Drakensberg Mountains in South Africa, this is the story of one man's fight against terror, and his conscience.

Anyone living in Rhodesia during the 1960s and 1970s would have had a father, husband, brother or son called up in the defense of the war-torn, landlocked little country. A few of these brave men would have been members of the elite and secretive unit that struck terror into the hearts of the ZANLA and ZIPRA guerrillas infiltrating the country at that time -- the Selous Scouts. These men were highly trained and disciplined, with skills to rival the SAS, Navy Seals and the US Marines, although their dress and appearance were wildly unconventional: civilian clothing with blackened, hairy faces to resemble the very people they were fighting against.

Twice decorated -- with the Member of the Legion of Merit (MLM) and the Military Forces' Commendation (MFC) -- Andrew Balaam was a member of the Rhodesian Light Infantry and later the Selous Scouts, for a period spanning twelve years. This is his honest and insightful account of his time as a pseudo operator. His story is brutally truthful, frightening, sometimes humorous and often sad.

In later years, after Rhodesia became Zimbabwe, he was involved with a number of other former Selous Scouts in the attempted coups in the Ciskei, a South African homeland, and Lesotho, an independent nation, whose only crimes were supporting the African National Congress. Training terrorists, or as they preferred to be called, 'liberation armies', to conduct a war of terror on innocent civilians, was the very thing he had spent the last ten years in Rhodesia fighting against. This is the true, untold story of these failed attempts at governmental overthrows. 1 vol, 288 pgs 2014 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-COM1091 Balkoski, Joe The Korean War: June 1950 - May 1951 Remastered and revised version of the two-player operational-level game first published in 1986 that covers the first year of the Korean conflict, from June 1950 to May 1951. Includes 'super-sized' map and counters.

Product Information:
Complexity: 7 out of 10
Solitaire Suitability: 6 out of 10 (landing options; no hidden units)
Time Scale: one month per turn
Map Scale: 7.5 miles per hex
Unit Scale: Battalions, regiments, brigades and divisions
Players: one to two, best with two or more
Playing Time: 4-8 hours depending upon scenario, 20+ hours for campaign
Components:
Four map sheets (42.5x71-inch overall map dimension)
Three countersheets (9/16-inch size)
Rules booklet with updated Historical Notes
Two charts and tables booklets
One 10-sided die
Box and Lid 1 vol, 1 pgs 2021 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-225760 Barry, Ben BLOOD, METAL AND DUST: How Victory Turned into Defeat in Afghanistan and Iraq From the high-ranking officer who wrote the still-classified British military analysis of the war in Iraq comes the authoritative history of two conflicts which have overshadowed the beginning of the 21st century. Inextricably linked to the ongoing 'War on Terror', the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan dominated more than a decade of international politics, and their influence is felt to this day.

Offers a comprehensive overview of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, providing in-depth accounts of the operations undertaken by both US and UK forces. Brigadier Ben Barry explores the wars which shaped the modern Middle East, providing a detailed narrative of operations as they unfolded. With unparalleled access to official military accounts and extensive contacts in both the UK and the US militaries, Brigadier Barry is uniquely placed to tell the story of these controversial conflicts, and offers a rounded account of the international campaigns which irrevocably changed the global geopolitical landscape. 1 vol, 528 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-222150 Baxter, Peter SELOUS SCOUTS: Rhodesian Counter-Insurgency Specialists Formed in 1973 by the legendary Lieutenant-Colonel Ron Reid-Daly at the behest of Rhodesian military supremo General Peter Walls, the Selous Scouts were to write their name into the annals of military history as one of the finest counterinsurgency units of all time, through their innovative pseudo-guerrilla tactics, brilliant reconnaissance operations into Zambia and Botswana and daring flying-column raids into Mozambique.

Feared and hated by the liberation movements ZIPRA and ZANLA, the Scouts wreaked untold havoc and destruction on their Soviet- and Chinese-backed enemies, accounting for 68% of guerrilla casualties within Rhodesia alone during the bitter bush war of the 1970s. Uniquely ahead of its time, the regimen - a brotherhood of men that traversed cultural and racial barriers; their Shona motto was 'Pamwe Chete' (together only) -- was to produce the type of soldier that earned for the unit one Grand Cross of Valour, nine Silver Crosses, and 22 Bronze Crosses of Rhodesia. Includes 8 pages of color photos, and many b/w photos and maps.1 vol, 72 pgs 2019 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-229740 Baxter, Peter OPERATION RESTORE HOPE: US Military Intervention in Somalia and the Battle of Mogadishu, 1992-1994 Examines the international intervention that took place in Somalia, including the successes, failures, and lessons learned. The crisis in Somalia set the tone for military intervention in a post-Cold War world, and although the same mistakes have been depressingly often repeated, the complexion of global military organization changed dramatically as a consequence of this episode.

Discusses United Nations efforts to adapt their collective military policy toward the challenges of peacekeeping, and peace enforcement, in a human environment only dimly understood, extremely austere in terms of local infrastructure, and with a warring clan leadership. Includes eight pages of color photos, about 100 black and white photos, and maps.
1 vol, 72 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-209690 Benford, Andrew They Come Unseen - A Game of Submarines and Subterfuge in the Cold War Submarines and surface fleets battle for Cold War dominance! NATO players must use their submarines to sneak troops into enemy ports, destroying vital strategic targets, while the Soviet team deploys a surface fleet to hunt down the subs and protect their crucial supply lines.
Designed by retired Royal Navy Officer and submarine commander Andy Benford, and developed deep beneath the waves, They Come Unseen is an asymmetrical strategy game of bluff and deception that uses two boards, one for action on the surface, seen by both players, and one for movement underwater, seen only by the submarine commanders. The game also comes with specially designed control panels to help keep track of vital information such as fuel, ammunition and current cruising depth.

Contents:

1x main board
1x deep board
1x game screen
4x unique player control panels (2x destroyers, 2x submarines)
4x sonar search pieces
6x Ice-Station cards
7x ship submarine tokens
1x rule book
1x history and tactics book Counters for sonar, logistics, damage and more. 1 vol, 1 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-203760 Billingsley, Dodge FANGS OF THE LONE WOLF: Chechen Tactics in the Russian-Chechen War 1994-2009 Books on guerrilla war are seldom written from the tactical perspective and even less seldom from the guerrilla's perspective. Fangs of the Lone Wolf is an exception. These are the stories of low-level guerrilla combat as told by the survivors.

It covers fighting from the cities of Grozny and Argun to the villages of Bamut and Serzhen-yurt, and finally the hills, river valleys and mountains that make up so much of Chechnya. The author embedded with Chechen guerrilla forces and knows the conflict, country and culture. Yet, as a Western outsider, he is able to maintain perspective and objectivity.1 vol, 208 pgs 2013 UK, HELION
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1-236460 Billingsley, Dodge FANGS OF THE LONE WOLF: Chechen Tactics in the Russian-Chechen Wars 1994-2009 A reproduction of Fangs of the Lone Wolf in Helion's at War format, with added color photographs and specially commissioned color artworks. Includes 11 b/w photos, 65 color photos, 21 color profiles, 31 maps, and 1 diagram.

Books on guerrilla war are seldom written from the tactical perspective and even more seldom from the guerrilla's perspective. These are the stories of low-level guerrilla combat as told by the survivors. They cover fighting from the cities of Grozny and Argun to the villages of Bamut and Serzhen-yurt, and finally the hills, river valleys and mountains that make up so much of Chechnya. The author embedded with Chechen guerrilla forces and knows the conflict, country, and culture. Yet, as a Western outsider, he is able to maintain perspective and objectivity. He traveled extensively to interview Chechen former combatants now displaced, some now in hiding or on the run from Russian retribution and justice.1 vol, 106 pgs 2023 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-213790 Bridgland, Fred THE WAR FOR AFRICA: Twelve Months that Transformed a Continent This classic account of a Cold War struggle and its momentous consequences for the participants and across the continent, is released in a new edition with a new preface and epilogue.

The story of the Cuban-South African war in Angola in 1987-88 through the eyes of the South Africans who fought in it. Beginning as a power struggle between two former liberation movements, the MPLA and UNITA, the Angolan Civil War became a Cold War struggle with involvement from the Soviet Union, Cuba, South Africa and the USA.

This book examines the height of the Cuban-South African fighting in Angola in 1987-88, when 3,000 South African soldiers and about 8,000 UNITA guerrilla fighters fought in alliance against the Cubans and the armed forces of the Marxist MPLA government, a force of over 50,000 men. Bridgland pieced together the course of the war, fought in one of the world's most remote and wild terrain, by interviewing the South Africans who fought it, and many of their accounts are woven into the narrative. 1 vol, 0 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-237200 Brooks, James LEADERSHIP IN MODERN WAR: From WW2 to the War Against ISIS Presents defining moments to put you in the shoes of commanders in the field. You can decide when to cross a bridge in Taliban territory, whether to land a helicopter under fire to rescue Marines in danger, and how to lead a command center targeting ISIS through air strikes. These decisions, compared with what the veterans did themselves, teach more about humanity than they do about the tactics of war and serve as lessons for the decisions we face in everyday life. Examines the thought processes of commanders from WWII to Iraq. Brooks served in the US Marine Corps from 2014 to 2021 as a scout sniper platoon commander, intelligence officer, and counter-propaganda mission lead.1 vol, 248 pgs 2023 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-COM1103 Bullock, Dan NO MOTHERLAND WITHOUT: North Korea in Crisis and Cold War Card-driven strategy game for two players depicting the struggles of North Korea against the West from 1953 to present day.

In the aftermath of the Korean Armistice Agreement, the Korean peninsula divided in two. While its signature marked a cessation of armed conflict, the war was not over. In over six decades since the armistice was signed, three generations of the Kim regime resisted Chinese and Soviet control, endured famine, floods, isolation, and economic sanctions while defiantly pursuing nuclear weapons.

One player will be the DPRK (Democratic People's Republic of Korea), seeking a nuclear deterrent to invasion, improving living standards to prevent uprising, and purging elites to prevent a coup.

The other player will be the West, maximizing pressure on the regime by obstructing the missile program to secure the region, implementing sanctions to impede the North Korean economy, aiding defectors, and further isolating the DPRK from the global community.

Product Information: Complexity: Low to Medium; Solitaire Suitability: High; Time Scale: 8-10 years per turn<; Players: one or two; Playing Time: 90-120 minutes.

Components: One mounted game map; One counter sheet; 128 Poker-sized Game Cards; Rules booklet
1 vol, 1 pgs 2021 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-972029 Campbell, David 029 SOVIET PARATROOPER vs MUJAHIDEEN FIGHTER: Afghanistan 1979-89 In 1979 the Soviet Union moved from military 'help' to active intervention in Afghanistan. Four-fifths of the Afghan National Army deserted in the first year of the war, which, compounded with the spread and intensification of the rebellion led by the formidable guerrilla fighters of the Mujahideen, forced the Soviets to intensify their involvement.

The Soviet army was in generally poor condition when the war started, but the troops of the airborne and air assault units were better trained and equipped. As a result they developed aggressive, sometimes effective tactics against an enemy that refused to behave the way most Soviet commanders wished him to.

Featuring specially commissioned artwork, this absorbing study examines the origins, combat role and battlefield performance of the Soviet Union's paratroopers and their Mujahideen adversaries during the long and bloody Soviet involvement in Afghanistan during the 1980s.1 vol, 80 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-200090 Cann, John P. COUNTERINSURGENCY IN AFRICA: The Portuguese Way of War 1961-74 Portugal was the first colonial power to arrive in Africa and the last to leave. As other European states were granting independence to their African possessions, Portugal chose to stay and fight despite the small odds of success. That it did so successfully for thirteen years across the three fronts of Angola, Guine, and Mozambique remains a remarkable achievement, particularly for a nation of such modest means.

The Portugese approach to the conflict was distinct in that it sought to combine the two-pronged national strategy of containing the cost of the war and of spreading the burden to the colonies, with the solution on the battlefield. Even today Portugal's systematic and logical approach to its insurgency challenge holds valuable lessons for any nation forced to wage a small war on the cheap.

John P. Cann's study is both wide-ranging and comprehensive, providing a description and analysis of Portuguese counterinsurgency, including aspects such as intelligence and mobility, besides discussing social and logistical operations. Whilst discussing operations that took place during the 1960s and 1970s this study remains very relevant to present-day counterinsurgency operations.1 vol, 240 pgs 2012 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-208140 Cann, John P. FLIGHT PLAN AFRICA: Portuguese Airpower in Counterinsurgency, 1961-1974 Following the 1952 reorganization of the Portuguese Air Force from the army and naval air arms, Portugal now had a dedicated organization for aviation that would bring it into line with its new NATO commitment. As it developed and trained for its NATO role, it was suddenly confronted in 1961 with fighting insurgencies in all three of its African possessions. This development forced it to acquire an entirely new and separate air force, the African air force, to address this emerging danger.

This is the story of just how Portuguese leadership anticipated and dealt with this threat, and how it assembled an air force from scratch to meet it. The aircraft available at the time were largely castoffs from the larger, richer, and more sophisticated air forces of its NATO partners and not designed for counterinsurgency. Yet Portugal adapted them to the task and effectively crafted the appropriate strategies and tactics for their successful employment.

Includes 90 b/w photos and 40 maps.1 vol, 480 pgs 2015 UK, HELION & CO.
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1-227640 Cartwright, James SNIPER IN HELMAND Author trained as sniper and served a full tour of duty with 1st Battalion the Royal Anglian Regiment in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Describes the highs and lows of almost daily front line action experienced by our soldiers deployed on active service in arguably the most dangerous area of the world.

As part of the Battle Group's crack Mobile Operations Group, James's mission was to liquidate as many Taliban as possible. The reader experiences sniper tactics and actions, whether in ambush or quick pre-planned strikes, amid the ever present lethal danger of IEDs. Reveals the psychological pressures and awesome life-and-death responsibility of his role and, in particular, the deadly cat-and-mouse 'games' with the enemy snipers intent on their own kills. These involved the clinical killing of targets at ranges of 1,000 meters or greater. 1 vol, 192 pgs 2021 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-COM1158 Castronova, Edward 2040: AN AMERICAN INSURGENCY Wargame Simulates a US civil war in the 21st century. In this 2-player, 3-hour game, the blue team is the Federals, agents of the government in Washington. The red team represents the Rebels and militia groups trying to seize control of states, highways, and cities. The conflict spreads across the entire continental US.

Product Information:
* Complexity: 4 out of 10
* Solitaire suitability: 8 out of 10
* Time scale: About one year per turn, covering a 4 to 5 year conflict
* Unit scale: One unit = paramilitary cell
* Players: one to two, best with two
* Playing time: 2-3 hours

Components:
* One 22x34-inch MOUNTED map sheet
* One Rule booklet
* Two Player Aids
* One News Cycle Display
* Deck of 94 Event Cards
* Deck of 20 Story Cards
* Wooden pieces for forces
* One sheet of 9/16-inch counters
* One 20-sided die1 vol, 1 pgs 2023 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-COM1095 Chadwick, Frank THE THIRD WORLD WAR: Designer Signature Edition Classic Reborn! revised edition of wargame The Third World War features many new enhancements, including larger counters. All four games in the series are included:
Third World War (Battle for Germany): Struggle for central Europe between NATO and the Warsaw Pact.
Southern Front: Race for the Turkish Straits: Bulgaria and Romania, reinforced with three Soviet armies and special-capability forces, face off against Greece, Turkey, and Yugoslavia, thinly reinforced with a few elite units from the US, France, and Italy.
Arctic Front: Battle for Norway: Soviet forces of the Leningrad Front, with special airborne, amphibious, and arctic-equipped contingents, assault Norway, reinforced with a few elite units from the US, Britain, Canada, and other NATO nations.
Persian Gulf: Battle for the Middle East: Includes a special game within a game, covering the diplomatic, political, and military maneuvers by the USSR and US in the Middle East before - and leading to - the general outbreak of the Third World War.

All four separate games combined into one, comprehensive package with all-new rules treatment backed by many illustrations, an index, and clarifications and examples of play.

Information:
Complexity: 6 out of 10
Solitaire Suitability: 8 out of 10 (no hidden units)
Time Scale: 1 week per turn
Map Scale: 45 km per hex
Unit Scale: divisions, with some brigades and regiments, 100 aircraft per air unit
Players: one to two per individual game, one to eight for combined campaign
Playing Time: 6-10 hours per game, 36+ hours for full combined campaign

Components: Six map sheets (each measuring 22 x 34 inches); Eight countersheets (9/16 size); Standard Rules booklet; Scenario and Campaign booklet; Numerous player aid cards and unit displays; 24 Diplomacy Cards (for Persian Gulf); and Four 6-sided dice.
1 vol, 0 pgs 2022 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-227780 Choo, Roy MODERN TAIWANESE AIR POWER: The Republic of China Air Force Today Comprehensive study of Taiwan's air force with in-depth analysis backed by high-quality images. It examines its aircraft fleet, combat capabilities today, and what the future holds for the air arm.

The sovereign status of Taiwan - or the Republic of China - has been a source of instability in the Asia-Pacific region for much of the last 70 years. While Taiwan aspires to be an independent and democratic nation, the communist-led People's Republic of China sees it as a breakaway province. With Beijing flexing its muscles in recent years amid rising tensions between China and the US, the potential for a military flashpoint along the narrow Taiwan Strait cannot be overstated.

The strategy of the Republic of China Armed Forces is to present Beijing with a credible deterrent, and should this fail, defend against a People's Liberation Army attack and possible invasion. The Republic of China Air Force (ROCAF) is charged with the defense of airspace over and around Taiwan and enabling military operations in land and sea domains. If necessary, it could also take the battle into China as part of a multi-pronged offensive effort.

While the ROCAF is relatively well-equipped and trained, attempts to modernize have been hit by political and fiscal challenges. The ROCAF has made some headway with mid-life upgrades for the majority of its more than 20-year-old fighter fleet and will receive a much-needed boost with the introduction of F-16C/D Block 70s in the coming years. However, it still lacks many force-multiplier capabilities such as aerial refueling and electronic warfare. Amid qualitative and quantitative improvements to the PLA air combat fleets, the military balance across the Taiwan Strait continues to tip towards Mainland China.1 vol, 96 pgs 2021 UK, HARPIA PUBLISHING
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1-205050 Clement, Jeffrey D THE LIEUTENANT DON'T KNOW: One Marine's Story of Warfare and Combat Logistics in Afghanistan In our wars since 2001 the term 'front line' has long since lost its meaning and the true combats have waged throughout the countries we've invaded, especially along the supply routes. Our opponents have not been able to stand with conventional forces, but instead attack inside our lines, their presence everywhere, if not always discernible. Into this mix of behind-the-lines attacks, combat logistics have played a larger role than ever.

In Afghanistan particularly, the long convoy routes have been vulnerable to the same kind of surprise attacks suffered by the Soviets in past decades. Overland supply was needed as the quick panacea of airpower was often overtaxed.

When he joined the Marines, Jeff Clement was not a high-speed, top-secret recon guy. A logistician instead, he led combat convoys across treacherous terrain in southern Afghanistan through frequent enemy attacks in order to resupply US and British positions. As such he and his vehicles were a constant target of the resistance, and each movement was a travail, often accompanied by thundering blasts as the insurgents paved their way with IEDs. As a Marine Corps lieutenant, he deployed to Afghanistan twice, and always found a learning curve, as men previously on the ground were more savvy, and the insurgents, there for the duration, were savvier still. 1 vol, 264 pgs 2014 US, CASEMATE
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1-216360 Colbeck, Graham WITH 3 PARA TO THE FALKLANDS On Friday, April 9, 1982, a British task force set sail for the Falkland Islands. Three months later, after a short but brutal campaign, it had successfully completed its mission of ejecting the Argentinean occupying forces from the islands. Includes 32 pages of b/w plates.

With 3 Para to the Falklands is the full story of that dramatic struggle from the point of view of a sergeant in the Third Battalion, Parachute Regiment (3 Para). This elite battle group played a significant part in the campaign, marching from Port San Carlos to Port Stanley and fighting in one of its most crucial, yet often-neglected battles - the night assault on Mount Longdon.

Graham Colbeck was there every step of the way and his vivid account reveals the stark realities of fighting in this stubbornly contested conflict. His narrative brings to the fore the chilling nature of the combat, the challenge of the harsh conditions met on the Falklands, the training and techniques of an elite force, and the comradeship of troops in battle.1 vol, 192 pgs 2018 UK, FRONTLINE BOOKS
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1-218071 Cooper, Tom HOT SKIES OVER YEMEN: Volume 1 - Aerial Warfare Over the Southern Arabian Peninsula, 1962-1994 Since September 1962, hardly a week passed without a major armed confrontation or an outright war in Yemen. The number of long-lasting insurgencies, mutinies, rebellions, or terrorism-related activities that took place during this period is going into dozens. Despite duration of all these conflicts and although they may have caused as many as half a million of deaths, the rest of the World heard very little about them. At best, Yemen is nowadays known as a hotbed of international terrorism, an area that is on the receiving end of frequent US air strikes flown by UAVs, or as 'some place' fiercely bombarded by a coalition led by Saudi Arabia. Includes 120 photos, 15 color profiles, and 3 maps.

While at least some details about British aerial operations in what was Southern Arabia of the 1960s were published over the years, next to nothing is known about activities of other, 'local' air forces - like those of Egypt - and even less so about that of Yemen. This is even more surprising considering that for nearly two decades there were no less than two, fully developed services of that kind - one operated by what was then North Yemen, another by what used to be South Yemen - and that these were deeply involved in the Cold War, too.

Using newly released secret intelligence sources, neglected memoirs, and popular memory, this book is telling the story of military flying in Yemen between 1962 and 1994. It is providing in-depth insights and analysis of campaigns fought by the Egyptian air force of the 1960s, the creation of two Yemeni air forces in the 1970s, an entire series of inter-Yemeni wars of the 1980s and 1990s. 1 vol, 72 pgs 2018 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-218072 Cooper, Tom HOT SKIES OVER YEMEN: Volume 2 - Aerial Warfare Over the Southern Arabian Peninsula, 1962-1994 Following the Civil War of 1994, Yemen experienced few years of relative peace. This was rudely interrupted in 2004, when the government opened the first of six campaigns against the movement colloquially known as 'Houthis'. The Yemeni Air Force - partially re-equipped over the previous years - saw intensive involvement in this conflict, but proved insufficient. In late 2009 and through 2010, the war spread into Saudi Arabia, which reacted with its first military intervention in the country. Includes 8pp color profiles & color photos, 114 b/w photos, 6 maps, and 5 tables.

A host of long-simmering internal conflicts culminated in the second Saudi-led military intervention in Yemen, launched in March 2015. Although run along widely accepted Western doctrine of aerial warfare, and highly effective, the campaign in question experienced a number of massive problems - primarily related to unexpected developments and extremely complex relations between multiple parties in Yemen.

That the air forces of the Saudi-led alliance involved in the ongoing campaign in Yemen are operating some of most modern combat aircraft and weaponry manufactured in the West is no secret. But, exactly how, why, when, and where are they deploying weapons systems in question and for what purpose remains entirely unknown in the public. Thanks to approach to first-hand sources, this volume is providing answers to precisely these questions and thus providing an exclusive insight into the conduct of operations by such modern aircraft types like F-15S, F-16E/F, EF-2000 Typhoon, and Mirage 2000.1 vol, 72 pgs 2018 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-234941 Crowther, Edward UKRAINE WAR VOLUME 1: Armed formations of the Donetsk People's Republic, 2014 - 2022 Focuses on the armed formations of the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), the largest of the two separatist entities in the east of Ukraine. Offers an overview of DPR formations in 2014, their status up to the end of February 2022, and combat equipment, while also exploring issues around identity and symbology. Includes 119 color photos, 21 color profiles, four maps, one diagram, and two tables.

Explores the unusual and little-known home grown military technological developments made by the Donetsk People's Republic, including multiple launch rocket systems, armored vehicles, sniper rifles, small arms and remote weapons stations. Also covers the visual propaganda culture around the armed formations of the Donetsk People's Republic, with military glory and fallen personnel commemorated in large scale military parades, murals, monuments and even postage stamps.

Loosely confederated with the armed formations of the neighboring Luhansk People's Republic into the so-called United Armed Forces of Novorossiya, in reality the armed formations of the Donetsk People's Republic have retained a degree of autonomy over their units and planning. Often dismissed in existing literature as mere proxy extensions of Russian forces, since their formation in the fighting in eastern Ukraine during 2014 the armed formations of the Donetsk People's Republic have developed into an integrated fighting force with more main battle tanks than several major Western military powers combined. The title also details some of the key military commanders who have shaped the armed formations of the Donetsk People's Republic since 2014.1 vol, 88 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-969003 Davies, Peter 003 NORTH AMERICAN X-15 The revolutionary X-15 remains the fastest manned aircraft ever to fly. Built in the two decades following World War II, it was the most successful of the high-speed X-planes. The only recently broken 'sound barrier' was smashed completely by the X-15, which could hit Mach 6.7 and soar to altitudes above 350,000 feet, beyond the edge of space. Several pilots qualified as astronauts by flying above 50 miles altitude in the X-15, including Neil Armstrong, the first man on the Moon.

The three X-15s made 199 flights, testing new technologies and techniques which greatly eased America's entry into manned space travel, and made the Apollo missions and Space Shuttle viable propositions. With historical photographs and stunning digital artwork, this is the story of arguably the greatest of the X-Planes.1 vol, 88 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-191320 Debay, Yves FRENCH FOREIGN LEGION PARATROOPERS 2nd Regiment Etranger de Parachutistes from the end of WWII to Modern Era. Full color throughout with hundreds of color pics.1 vol, 144 pgs 2008 FRANCE, H&C PUBLIACTIONS
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1-970024 Delaitre, Fabrice AFGHANISTAN 2011-2012 In 2010, the 1st mechanized brigade, Chalons-en-Champagne set up the Task Force La Fayette V to serve in Afghanistan. Its mission: secure the province of Kapisa, train the Afghan army, reduce the number of Taliban, and begin the progressive disengagement of the French contingent. Although the French have withdrawn, this book covers the engagement of 2011 - 2012. Includes 80 photos and maps in color.1 vol, 80 pgs 2015 FRANCE, HISTORIC ONE
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1-229090 Dettinger, Dan UNMANNED COMBAT AERIAL VEHICLES: Current Types, Ordnance and Operations First in a new series of Strategic Handbooks from Harpia Publishing presents an essential guide to the world of unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs). It features profiles of every UCAV currently in active military service or under development, as well as other unmanned aerial vehicles that could potentially be armed in the future.

The influence of UCAVs on the conduct of war has already been felt in conflicts in the Caucasus, the Middle East and North Africa, where state and non-state actors have fielded a dizzying number of UCAVs from around the world. At the same time, advanced militaries are beginning to equip UCAVs with increasingly sophisticated munitions, some of which are heavier and can fly farther than the types of weapons used by UCAVs in the past.
1 vol, 144 pgs 2021 US, HARPIA PUBLISHING
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1-200160 DiMarco, Louis CONCRETE HELL: Urban Warfare From Stalingrad to Iraq Throughout history cities have been at the center of warfare, from sieges to street-fighting, from peace-keeping to coups de mains. Sun Tzu admonished his readers of The Art of War that the lowest realization of warfare was to attack a fortified city. Indeed, although strategists have advised against it across the millennia, armies and generals have been forced nonetheless to attack and defend cities, and victory has required that they do it well. DiMarco provided a masterful study of the brutal realities of urban warfare, of what it means to seize and hold a city literally block by block.

Contents: Urban Warfare, Past and Future; An Operational Debacle - Stalingrad, 1942; American Urban Warfare - Aachen, 1944; Urban Warfare from the Sea - Inchon and Seoul, 1950; Complex Urban Warfare - The Battle for Algiers, 1956-57; The Long Urban War - Operation Banner, 1969-2007; Urban Death Trap - The Russian Army in Grozny, 1995; Invading the Urban Sanctuary - Operation Defensive Shield and the Battle for Jenin, 2002; Systematic Urban Warfare - 'Ready First' in Ramadi, 2006-07; and Urban Combat in the 21st Century.1 vol, 232 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-222690 Dimitrijevic, Bojan UNEF: The Yugoslav Contingent -- The Yugoslav Army Contingent in the Sinai Peninsula 1956-1967 Pursuing a policy of social revolution, national liberation, and non-alignment, Yugoslavia under Josip Broz Tito became involved in the Middle East in the mid-1950s. Includes 152 b/w photos/ills, 6 maps, 16 color photos/ills, 3 color profiles, and 5 tables.

Combined with some initial interest in economic and military assistance, this involvement found a positive reception among several Arab states, foremost Egypt under Gamal Abdel Nasser. Close personal ties between Tito and Nasser significantly contributed to the deployment of a contingent from the Yugoslav Popular Army (JNA) within the United Nations Emergency Force (UNEF) in Egypt, following the Suez War of 1956.

Established in a hurry and deployed to Egypt in late November 1956, the JNA's part of the UNEF consisted of a reinforced reconnaissance battalion. The unit was manned by conscript soldiers and equipped with vehicles provided by the USA within the frame of the Mutual Defence Assistance Program (MDAP).

The story of the unit's difficult task of entering the Sinai Peninsula right on the heels of withdrawing Israeli forces is the centerpiece of this book. While warmly welcomed by the local inhabitants, through late 1956 and all of 1957, the JNA contingent had the difficult task of reaching the demarcation lines, establishing observation posts, and making sure the cease-fire would be respected by all of the belligerents. For a force that understood itself to have a national-liberation and revolutionary role, rather than being an expeditionary military, the Yugoslav Popular Army thus went through a particularly unusual experience.

The mission of the JNA's contingent with the UNEF on the Sinai came to a sudden end during the crisis leading to the June 1967 Arab-Israeli War: squeezed between the advancing Israeli forces, it had to be quickly evacuated, leaving all its heavy equipment and vehicles behind.1 vol, 72 pgs 2020 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-235670 Eads, kelly and Morgan, Daniel BLACK HEARTS AND PAINTED GUNS: A Battalion's Journey into Iraq's Triangle of Death Early in their deployment to Iraq, the 2nd Battalion brought the fight directly to the enemy by setting up patrol bases in the local areas where they lived and operated. Soon they built a reputation for themselves, becoming known to the enemy as the Black Hearts - The 502nd had been distinguished on the battlefield by black hearts on their helmets since World War II. Their Scout Platoon became known as Painted Guns due to their practice of camouflaging their rifles.

During deployments, the battalion would experience thousands of Improvised Explosive Devices and firefights. They would spend countless hours in blistering 120-degree desert heat, controlling roads and preventing enemy freedom of movement; and would dedicate months to hunting enemy mortar teams and terror cells. Details a rollercoaster of combat experiences during the hunt for the most violent terrorist in Iraq, Abu Mus'ab Zarqawi.1 vol, 216 pgs 2023 US, CASEMATE
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1-199280 Ecker, William and Jack, Kenneth and Dobbs, Michael BLUE MOON OVER CUBA: Aerial Reconnaissance during the Cuban Missile Crisis Most books on the Cuban Missile Crisis tell the story using the memoirs of those who advised President Kennedy as he struggled to avoid World War III. This book is the only known personal account of the lead photographic reconnaissance squadron's scouting dangerous low-level operations, flying the supersonic RF-8A Crusader, during the classified Operation Blue Moon.

Captain Ecker was the commanding officer of US Navy Light Photographic Squadron 62 (VFP-62, otherwise known as Fightin' Photo) during the Cuban Missile Crisis, a team created for reconnaissance and aerial photography, and consulted on the movie Thirteen Days, which included dramatic scenes of his first mission over Cuba on October 23, 1962. Blue Moon over Cuba is an authoritative and complete account of the low-level reconnaissance that might be said to have helped JFK avert nuclear Armageddon. 1 vol, 320 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-COM013 Eldridge, Bo COMMAND #13:Desert Storm Features:

Desert Storm
- The Mother of All Battles
The Iraqi Republican Guards
- Just how good were they?
Chemical Warfare and Desert Storm
- Was the threat real?
Saddam Hussein and the Palestinian Intifada
- Why the Palestinians supported Saddam Hussein
Speculation: Did Desert Storm Avert Mushroom Clouds?
I Remember...
- Desert Storms veterans
A World in Chains
- The 'New World Order' of the Axis Powers
Weather War
- WW2 struggles to predict Western Europe's weather
1940: The BEF in France After Dunkirk
- The struggle of those who missed the boat at Dunkirk
D-Elim
- Scenarios for Desert Storm
Errata:
- Red Sky Mourning, Wahoo! 1 vol, 60 pgs 1991 US, XTR CORPORATION
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1-235090 Fry, Michael THE WORKHORSE OF HELMAND: A Chinook Crewman's Account of Operations in Afghanistan and Iraq RAF Chinook crewman chronicles his combat experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan over 10 years, from leaving the deck of HMS Ocean off the coast of Pakistan under the cover of darkness all the way through numerous fighting seasons and the chaos of Helmand Province.

Whether it was taking part in air assault missions against a determined enemy, or extracting casualties from the battlefield under fire, and in a life or death race against time, he witnessed both the best and worst of humanity on a daily basis. Paints a gritty picture of repeated operational deployments, harrowing scenes, the humor and camaraderie of comrades, and the exhilaration of surviving Taliban RPG's and AK47 fire.1 vol, 224 pgs 2022 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-235160 Galeotti, Mark PUTIN'S WARS: From Chechnya to Ukraine Overview of the Russian conflicts since Vladimir Putin became prime minister and then president, from the First Chechen War to the two military incursions into Georgia, the annexation of Crimea, and the eventual invasion of Ukraine itself. Also looks more broadly at Putin's recreation of Russian military power and its expansion to include a range of new capabilities, from mercenaries to operatives in a relentless information war against Western powers. Peppered with anecdotes of military life, personal snapshots of conflicts, and an extraordinary collection of first-hand accounts from serving and retired Russian officers.1 vol, 352 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-199700 Gardiner, Ian R. YOMPERS, THE: With 45 Commando in the Falklands War Written by a company commander in the Falklands War, the book describes 'yomping' in appalling weather carrying overloaded rucksacks, across the roughest terrain as they fought and won the highly successful and fierce night battle for Two Sisters, a 1,000-foot high mountain which was the key to the defensive positions around Stanley (Falkland islands). 'Yomping' was the word used by the Commandos for carrying heavy loads on long marches. 6 x 9 inches, 16 pages b/w plates.1 vol, 224 pgs 2012 UK, Pen and Sword
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1-207980 Gilbert, Oscar MARINE CORPS TANK BATTLES: In the Middle East In the aftermath of Vietnam a new generation of Marines was determined to wage a smarter kind of war. The tank, the very symbol of power and violence, would play a key role in a new concept of mobile warfare, not seen since the dashes of World War II. The emphasis would be not on brutal battles of attrition, but on paralyzing the enemy by rapid maneuver and overwhelming but judicious use of firepower.

Yet in two wars with Iraq, the tankers, as well as the crews of the new Light Armored Vehicles, quickly found themselves in a familiar role battering through some of the strongest defenses in the world by frontal assault and fighting their way through towns and cities.

In America's longest continual conflict, armored Marines became entangled in further guerilla war, this time amid the broiling deserts, ancient cities, and rich farmlands of Iraq, and in the high, bleak wastes of Afghanistan. It was a familiar kind of war against a fanatical foe who brutalized civilians, planted sophisticated roadside bombs, and seized control of entire cities.

It has been a maddening war of clearing roads, escorting convoys, endless sweep operations to locate and destroy insurgent strongholds, protecting voting sites for free elections, and recapturing and rebuilding urban centers. It's been a war in which the tanks repeatedly provided the outnumbered infantry with precise and decisive firepower. The tankers even added a new trick to their repertoire -- long-range surveillance.
1 vol, 312 pgs 2014 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-82252 Gomez, Michel editor WAR ON TERROR:About Islam & other Terrorist Ways An analysis of the globalization of terrorism and the structure and operational methods of both the terrorist groups and the counter forces, full color throughout, 'Historical Warrior Series'.1 vol, 52 pgs 2004 SPAIN, ANDREA PRESS
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1-COM1081 Gorkowski, John SOUTH CHINA SEA: Indian Ocean Region The game posits possible future conflicts, circa 2025, in the South China Sea region. Players assume the roles of nations or groups of nations and deal cards in multiple rounds of play each representing three to seven weeks to advance their separate agendas. Each card play might trigger armed conflict. If violence comes to pass, the time scale compresses to three to seven hours per turn and players deploy their military units to resolve matters by force. Those forces include: individual capital ships, pairs or triples of smaller vessels, squadrons of aircraft, and battalions of ground troops all waging war at the far end of logistical shoestrings.

Product Information:
Complexity: 7 out of 10
Solitaire Suitability: 6 out of 10
Time Scale: 1 turn = Between 3 and 7 hours
Map Scale: 1 hex = 45 nautical miles
Unit Scale: Aircraft squadrons, pairs of ships/subs, land battalions
Players: Best with 2 players but can be played with up to 3 players or solitaire
Playing Time: 2-4 hours depending on scenario

Game Components:
Three 22x28-inch map sheets; Three Countersheets totaling 390 3/4-inch counters; Deck of 39 political cards; Two player aid cards; Rule/scenario book; and two dice.
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1-198360 Grau, Lester W and Billingsley, Dodge OPERATION ANACONDA: America's First Major Battle in Afghanistan Drawing upon previously unavailable or neglected sources, Lester Grau and Dodge Billingsley give us the most complete and accurate account of this thirteen-day firefight waged in mountainous terrain nearly two miles above sea level. They describe how allied troops fought a fierce and well-entrenched enemy to a standstill, close to an old Soviet battlefield, and then drove them completely out of Afghanistan.

Grau and Billingsley's account also highlights problems encountered in Anaconda and the lessons we should learn from their in-depth study. The Army and Air Force operated under conflicting views regarding the appropriate application of Close Air Support, and airpower both crippled and aided the overall effort. In addition, severe shortages of transport, attack helicopters, and artillery hampered the effort, while the acquisition and timely sharing of intelligence barely occurred at all and coalition relations frayed under the intense pressures of combat.

As an added bonus, the authors also include with the book a documentary on DVD that features interviews with soldiers who fought in Anaconda, provides additional information concerning major phases of the battle, and presents insightful commentary by Grau and by Billingsley, who was on the ground with US forces for the operation. Providing the richest description and critique of all the forces involved-including those that fought on the enemy side-the combined book-and-DVD surpasses all previous accounts of this landmark engagement and is an essential volume in the literature on our war in Afghanistan. (32) b/w photos, (47) b/w maps1 vol, 464 pgs 2012 US, UNIVERSITY PRESS OF KANSAS
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1-236830 Green, Miachael SOVIET AIR POWER OF THE COLD WAR Describes and vividly illustrates the Soviet inventory of fighters and bombers as well as trainers, transports, seaplanes, electronic warfare, and ground attack aircraft, as well as an impressive helicopter fleet. In the 1950s, the USSR possessed some 12,000 aircraft. By the 1990s, this had declined to around 8,000, with the reduction largely reflecting the increase in aircraft capability. Includes 200 color illustrations.

Aircraft included: The Tu-4 'Bull' was the first Russian nuclear-capable bomber, a copy of the US B-29, which was followed by their range of jet bombers, the Il-28 'Beagle,' Tu-16 'Badger,' and M-4 'Bison.' The prop driven Tu-20 'Bear' and its successors the Tu-22 'Backfire' and finally the Tu-160 'Backfire' were all formidable.

The jet-engined MiG-15 fighter entered service in 1948 and proved itself during the Korean War. The MiG-17, MiG-19 and MiG-21 followed along with ground-attack aircraft the Su-7 'Fitter' and M-23 'Flogger.' The 1970s saw the MiG-25 'Foxbat' interceptor, followed by the MiG-29 'Fulcrum' and Su-27 'Flanker.'1 vol, 240 pgs 2023 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-210340 Green, Michael M1 ABRAMS TANK: Images of War The M1 Abrams has proved itself to be the finest main battle tank in the world since its introduction into US Army service in 1981. It combines the ultimate balance between firepower, mobility and protection as demonstrated by its superior performance during the two Gulf Wars and in Afghanistan. It routed the Soviet equipment of Saddam Hussein's army and today remains the yardstick by which friends' and foes' MBTs are judged.

Its versatility and continual modernization of weaponry armor and engineering guarantees that the MI Abrams will remain the US Army's spearpoint for years to come.1 vol, 184 pgs 2015 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-78650 Halberstadt, Hans WAR STORIES OF THE GREEN BERETS Expanded edition, 39 b/w and color photos.1 vol, 320 pgs 2004 US, ZENITH PRESS
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1-236620 Higuchi, Helio CUBAN MiGs: The Defenders of Castro's Air Force Tells the history of the Cuban Fuerza Aerea Revolucionaria (FAR), one of the most powerful and little-publicized air forces in the Americas, had Mikoyan-Gurevich (MiG) fighters as its main fighter aircraft, both in the defense of Cuban territory against the threat of US invasion and in support of Cuban efforts to export their revolutionary ideals.

With its MiG fighters, Cuba's FAR was one of the symbols of the Cold War. This book of a small Caribbean island that challenged the might of the United States. Based on extensive research with veteran airmen, historians, Cuban publications, and documents, it describes the introduction, deployment, and final fate of all 20 MiG models in FAR service from 1962 to present day. Illustrated with over 170 photographs and color profiles.1 vol, 144 pgs 2023 UK, HARPIA PUBLISHING
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1-235540 Hoare, Michael CONGO MERCENARY In July 1964, four years after gaining independence from Belgium, the Democratic Republic of the Congo came under threat from an armed rebellion that spread rapidly through the country. To suppress the rebels and bring the unrest and bloodshed in the country under control, Congolese officials enlisted the help of mercenary leader Mike Hoare. Working alongside military officials, Hoare assembled a band of several hundred men that became known as 5 Commando.

He how this mercenary band was recruited, trained, and how they undertook four campaigns in just 18 months during which they fought rebels, liberated Stanleyville, freed European hostages, and brought order back to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Hoare's experiences in the Congo and his involvement in suppressing the Simba rebellion were hugely significant from a political and a military standpoint. His influence, however, did not stop there. His account of his time in the Congo was first published in 1967 and had a huge cultural impact: contributing to the glorification of the mercenary lifestyle in magazines and pulp novels, and even inspiring the 1978 war film The Wild Geese.1 vol, 336 pgs 2022 UK, GREENHILL BOOKS
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1-213571 Hooton, E.R., Tom Cooper, Farzin Nadimi THE IRAN-IRAQ WAR VOLUME 1: The Battle For Khuzestan, September 1980-May 1982 The Iran-Iraq War was one of the bloodiest conflicts of the 20th century and accidentally created the current nightmare of Islamic fundamentalist terrorism. Includes 120 photos, 15 artworks, five maps, and four diagrams.

Uses materials obtained from US intelligence circles and British governmental archives. It provides a unique insight into a war which began through miscalculation and rapidly escalated into the longest conventional conflict in the post-Second World War era.

The first volume looks at the background and describes in detail how Saddam Hussein decided to invade, but hamstrung, the Iraqi Army to restrict its greatest success to a narrow strip of territory in Iran's southern province of Khuzestan. This left the Iraqis unable to either advance or withdraw, and exposed them to ever greater and more successful Iranian counter-strokes which drove them out in May 1982 in the ferocious Battle of Khorramshahr.1 vol, 80 pgs 2017 UK, HELION and COMPANY
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1-213572 Hooton, E.R., Tom Cooper, Farzin Nadimi THE IRAN-IRAQ WAR VOLUME 2: Iran Strikes Back, June 1982-December 1986 The Iran-Iraq War was one of the bloodiest conflicts of the 20th century and accidentally created the current nightmare of Islamic fundamentalist terrorism. Includes 120 photos, 15 artworks, five maps, and four diagrams.

Volume 2 takes up the account after Iraq withdrew from Khuzestan and is based upon material from both sides: US intelligence data, British Government documents and secret Iraqi files. Iraq's withdrawal exposed the great southern city of Basra to Iranian attack, but it was shielded by fortifications based upon a huge antitank ditch - the so-called 'Fish Lake' - which the Iranians tried to storm in the summer of 1982.

This bloody failure left Tehran in a position where prestige prevented a withdrawal into Iran, but the armed forces lacked the resources to bring the conflict to a favorable conclusion. During the next four years, the Iranians tried to outflank the 'Fish Lake' defenses initially through the marshes in the north and finally through an attack on the Fao Peninsula, which increased national prestige, but was a strategic failure and paved the way for Iraq's massive victories in 1988. This followed a series of successful defensive battles in which the Iranians were driven back with great loss. This account describes the battles in greater detail than before and, by examining them, provides unique insights and ends many of the myths which are repeated in numerous other accounts of this conflict.1 vol, 112 pgs 2017 UK, HELION and COMPANY
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1-213573 Hooton, E.R., Tom Cooper, Farzin Nadimi THE IRAN-IRAQ WAR VOLUME 3: Iraq's Triumph The Iran-Iraq War was one of the bloodiest conflicts of the 20th century and accidentally created the current nightmare of Islamic fundamentalist terrorism. Includes 120 photos, 15 artworks, five maps, and four diagrams. Includes 120 photos, 15 artworks, 5-6 maps, and 4-5 diagrams.

The third volume covers the last two years of the war on the Southern front, where Iranians made their last supreme effort to break through Iraqi lines during the winter of 1986-1987. Iraqi defenses just about held. For a year, there was an ominous silence, but then Iraq launched a series of devastating blows that recovered the Faw Peninsula, pulverized weakly-occupied Iranian positions, and drove the frontlines back to the international border. Iran was left with no option but to sue for peace. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2018 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-213574 Hooton, E.R., Tom Cooper, Farzin Nadimi THE IRAN-IRAQ WAR VOLUME 4: Forgotten Fronts The Iran-Iraq War was one of the bloodiest conflicts of the 20th Century and accidentally created the current nightmare of Islamic fundamentalist terrorism. There have been many books on the conflict but this is the first detailed military history using materials from both sides, as well as materials obtained from US Intelligence circles and British Governmental archives. It provides a unique insight into a war which began through miscalculation and rapidly escalated into the longest conventional conflict in the post-WWII era. Includes 120 photos, 15 artworks, 5-6 maps and 5 diagrams.

Part 4 in this mini-series covers the warfare between Iran and Iraq on the Central and Northern Fronts. Difficult terrain made it problematic for either side to assemble overwhelming superiority. Following initial Iraqi attacks that seized some territory, the Iranians began gradually nibbling back until achieving some success in the center, in 1982.

Subsequently, the Central Front saw only minor conventional battles until Iraq launched several major blows in 1988. In the north, fighting primarily revolved around several Kurdish insurgencies in northern Iraq, and culminated in the horror of the Halabcheh gas attack. The final campaign of the war saw Iraq-supported Iranian emigres launching a spectacular, but also a swiftly-crushed, invasion of their homeland.1 vol, 80 pgs 2018 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-205260 Hutchings, Colonel Richard DSC SPECIAL FORCES PILOT: A Flying Memoir of the Falklands War As a Commando helicopter pilot, the author served with 846 Naval Air Squadron in the Falklands War and was decorated for gallantry (DSC). The author re-lives his part in operations, in particular Special Forces intelligence gathering and direct action missions, including the Pebble Island raid. Events are described in detail including the development of pioneering night operating procedures and the conduct of covert and other operationally sensitive missions.

The book includes hitherto undisclosed material relating to Operation MIKADO, the ill-fated Special Forces mission in Argentina with its disastrous consequences for the Task Force. Hutchings was Captain of the Sea King that carried the Special Forces team into Argentina. The operation is described in detail including events in the air and on the ground in Argentina and Chile.

Hutchings recalls his encounter with the Chilean authorities, meetings with British Embassy officials in Santiago, the international press conference, his eventful repatriation to the UK, debriefings in the MoD and time spent in an MI6 safe-house somewhere in England. The book concludes by describing a follow-up visit to Chile by the author in November 1982, at the behest of the Chilean Government.1 vol, 224 pgs 2014 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-221160 Keegan, John ZONES OF CONFLICT: An Atlas of Future Wars Examines the political, economic, and military factors which may cause outbreaks of war in areas around the world in the mid 1980's. Nice strategic maps. Published 1986.1 vol, 158 pgs 1986 US, SIMON AND SCHUSTER
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1-229780 Kelly, Lt Col David HELL IN THE STREETS OF HUSAYBAH: The April 2004 Fights of 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines in Husaybah, Iraq During the April 2004 battles throughout Iraq, most media attention was focused on the city of Fallujah. However, at the same time, the 3/7 Marines engaged in intense street-by-street fighting to put down the uprising in Husaybah (Iraq) near the border with Syria. Includes first-person accounts of intense fighting based on interviews with Marines at all levels of the fight, from battalion commander Lieutenant Colonel Matt Lopez, USMC, to infantrymen and squad leaders. 1 vol, 200 pgs 2022 US, CASEAMATE PUBLISHING
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1-218460 Kinnear, James and Sewell, Stephen SOVIET T-54: Main Battle Tank The menacing silhouette of the T-54 tank prowling down streets of Eastern European capitals or roaring across fields in massive exercises remains one of the most enduring images of Soviet power in the early years of the Cold War. Its sleek and unmistakable shape was a warning to any nation that wanted to stand against the USSR.

Yet all of this masked a flawed, outdated design, and when T-54s began to clash with the Western armored vehicles in proxy wars in Southeast Asia and the Middle East they were found to be on the losing side of many of the battles.

Containing 130 stunning contemporary and modern photographs, and written by two experts on Soviet armour, this authoritative book tells the complete story of the T-54, one of the most widely produced tanks of all time, including many previously unheard of variants.1 vol, 192 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-COM1150 Kirkpatrick, Kirk SNIPER KILL CONFIRMED (Wargame) Card-driven solitaire wargame makes you the sniper with a spotter in search of targets and completing missions. Includes many single missions as well as a 10-mission campaign. As each mission is completed, you will accumulate kill points which may be used to upgrade your weapons or obtain additional equipment.

Play on one of four terrain maps: jungle, desert, countryside, or ruined city. Though you are at distance from your mission target, you will need to score morale points to be able to move into new zones, getting closer to your target. As you do, enemy hostiles may be seen, forcing you to avoid detection or they may need to be engaged to complete your mission. Movement into new zones closer to the target, is achieved by KIA enemy hostiles which gives you morale points that are expended in order to move but beware of the trip wires and claymore mines. Doing this all the while trying not to draw too much attention to yourself. The enemy may call in reserves looking for you. Many items may help you such as scopes and med kits and other useful equipment.

A hand of cards gives the player options to fire, move, crawl, and hide. Location cards are used in each zone and the player will gain cover from these cards but also may find a surprise event. The player will need to earn morale points to be able to move into the next zone, these are earned by killing enemy hostiles. A player only has a certain number of wounds that can be taken during a mission and critical wounds will see the player in real trouble. Taking a shot is a tense moment the wind and other factors could affect the shot, if missed enemy hostiles will move closer towards the sniper and may even attempt to conduct an assault against them.

Product Information:
* Complexity: Medium
* Time Scale: One Game is One Mission
* Map Scale: Area/Zone
* Unit Scale: Individuals/Groups
* Players: 1 Player
* Solitaire: High
* Playing Time: 1 to 2 hours

Game Components: 8.5x11-inch Sniper Mat; Four 8.5x11-inch Mission Maps; One Countersheet of 56 counters; One Action Card Deck; One Tactical Card Deck; One Hostile Card Deck; Four Target, VIP Cards; One Rules Booklet; and Two 6-sided Dice.1 vol, 1 pgs 2023 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-78620 Koopman, John MCCOY'S MARINES: DARKSIDE TO BAGDAD The story of the 3rd Batt, 4th Marines as told byan embedded reporter. Some color photos.1 vol, 304 pgs 2004 US, ZENITH PRESS
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1-212240 Lai, Benjamin THE DRAGON'S TEETH: The Chinese People's Liberation Army - Its History, Traditions, and Air Sea and Land Capability in the 21st Century When Mao Zedong proclaimed The People's Republic of China in 1949, China was a poor and wrecked society after years of continuous wars. For centuries, in fact, China had been seen as a sort of plunder-zone to be invaded, and then a backwater until the late 1980s, when domestic policy brought about monumental changes. The result was that in the past quarter-century China has grown to be the second largest economy in the world, and its military has grown proportionately.

Successive decades of economic growth have transformed China-in addition to the weapons revolution during the computer age-so that by now the People's Liberation Army (PLA) has become a modern fighting force. No longer having to rely on massed infantry attacks, it now features a formidable arsenal including nuclear submarines, ICBMs, stealth fighters, and modern battle tanks. Perhaps ominously for other maritime powers, the Chinese have also focused on beyond-the-horizon missile technology, as well as anti-aircraft systems, and have also explored the possibilities of cyber-warfare.

What is today's PLA really like? What are its traditions and histories, and how is it armed and equipped? How does it recruit and train? This book describes some of the lesser known battles and wars the Chinese have undertaken, and the development of their key weapons systems. The United States, having opened the door to drone warfare, have had an attentive audience for such technologies in Beijing.

The last chapter provides thoughts on how the Chinese view matters of security. It is not yet known whether foreign powers can still enforce their territorial wills on China, but future attempts will meet an increased challenge. This book will be of interest not only to general readers but to policy-makers and militaries in the West, who may not yet realize that a new China has replaced the old.1 vol, 320 pgs 2016 US, CASEMATE
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2-212240 Lai, Benjamin THE DRAGON'S TEETH: The Chinese People's Liberation Army-Its History, Traditions, and Air, Sea and Land Capabilities in the 21st Century The Chinese military's History, Traditions, and Air, Sea and Land Capabilities in the 21st Century. Includes economic changes that propelled economy to second largest in the world, helping to transform from massed infantry attacks to a formidable arsenal that includes nuclear submarines, ICBMs, stealth fighters, and modern battle tanks. Also notes research into beyond-the-horizon missile technology, anti-aircraft systems, and cyber-warfare. The last chapter provides thoughts on how the Chinese view matters of security. 1 vol, 320 pgs 2022 US, CASEMATE
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1-222432 Lord, Cliff THE ARMED FORCES OF THE GULF STATES: Volume 2 - Oman, 1921-2012 Number 22 in the Middle East at War series provides an overview of the military forces of Muscat & Oman and successor State of Oman. Britain and Oman have had various treaties over several centuries brought closer with Britain's involvement in creating the Sultan's Armed Forces. The book covers the Muscat Armed Forces and the Sultan's Armed Forces of Oman, Dhofar Force, plus selected paramilitary forces and the Royal Oman Police Force. The narrative includes regimental and corps histories, and selected military operations. The book also details the contribution made by British seconded and contract personnel who have shaped these forces from the 1920s to the present, through forming, leading, advising and training them. Includes 73 b/w photos, 26-page color section, 4 maps, and 26 tables.1 vol, 90 pgs 2019 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-222431 Lord, Cliff and Yates, Athol THE MILITARY AND POLICE FORCES OF THE GULF STATES: Volume 1 - Trucial States and United Arab Emirates, 1951-1980 Number 16 in the Middle East at War series provides an overview of the military forces, and their antecedents, of the Arabian Gulf States. Most were British Protected States, resulting in their armed forces being heavily influenced by the British military. The States are: Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman and the United Arab Emirates and its constituent Emirates of (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah, Umm al Quwain, Ajman and Fujairah). Military forces include the Bahrain Levy Corps, Trucial Oman Levies, Trucial Oman Scouts, Union Defence Force, Federal Armed Force, Abu Dhabi Defence Force, Dubai Defence Force, Ras Al-Khaimah Mobile Force, Sharjah National Guard, Umm Al-Quwain National Guard and Sultan's Armed Forces of Oman, plus selected paramilitary and police forces. Includes 8 pages of color profiles, photographs, maps and illustrations; 96 b/w photos; 3 b/w maps; 19 tables; and 15 figures.

The military forces mainly evolved from Emiri (princely) and city guards into competent military organizations with some of the world most sophisticated military technology. British seconded and contract officers and men shaped these forces through establishing, leading, advising and training them.1 vol, 90 pgs 2019 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-222433 Lord, Cliff and Yates, Athol THE MILITARY AND POLICE FORCES OF THE GULF STATES: Volume 3 -Aden The Military and Police Forces of the Gulf States, Volume 3, covers the military, police, and selected para-military services of Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar from early 20th Century until 2010. Great Britain and these three states have had various mutual defense treaties since centuries. This resulted in establishment of very close ties between the British and the Sultan of Oman's armed forces. Since 1920s, the British seconded and contract personnel served with the latter services through forming, leading, advising and training them. Includes 8 pages of color profiles, photographs, maps and illustrations, and about 150 b/w photos.1 vol, 72 pgs 2019 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-192500 Lowry, Richard S. NEW DAWN: The Battles for Fallujah Fallujah. Few names conjure up as many images of blood, sacrifice, and valor as does this ancient city in Al Anbar province forty miles west of Baghdad. This sprawling concrete jungle was the scene of two major U.S. combat operations in 2004. The first was Operation Vigilant Resolve, an aborted effort that April by U.S. Marines intent on punishing the city's insurgents. The second, Operation Phantom Fury, was launched seven months later. Richard Lowry's 'New Dawn: The Battles for Fallujah' is the first comprehensive history of this fighting.

Also known as the Second Battle for Fallujah, Operation Phantom Fury was a protracted house-to-house and street-to-street combat that began on November 7 and continued unabated for seven bloody and exhausting weeks. It was the largest fight of Operation Iraqi Freedom and the heaviest urban combat since the Battle of Hue City, Vietnam in 1968. Death and redemption were found everywhere, from narrow streets to courtyards, kitchens, bedrooms, and rooftops. By the time the fighting ended, more than 1,400 insurgents were dead, compared to ninety-five Americans (and another 1,000 wounded).

Lowry (Marines in the Garden of Eden) spent years researching and writing his new campaign history. In addition to archival research, New Dawn is based upon the personal recollections of nearly 200 soldiers and Marines who participated in the battles for Fallujah, from the commanding generals who planned the operations to the privates who kicked in the doors. The result is a gripping, page-turning narrative of individual sacrifice and valor that also documents the battles for future military historians.

The struggle against a determined enemy at the crossroads of civilization is the story of American kids who grew up down the block from you only to fly halfway around the world to fight in the largest battle of the war. 'New Dawn' is about their courage, their sacrifice, and their commitment to freedom. And it is a story you will never forget.
1 vol, 312 pgs 2010 US, Savas Beatie
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1-24270 Lundari, Giuseppe color plates by Oscar Luna ITALIANS IN LEBANON, 1979-1985 Serie De Bello #3, eight full color plates, and many b/w & color line drawings, Italian/English.1 vol, 88 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-236530 Lunde, Henrick IMMIGRANT WARRIOR: A Challenging Life in War and Peace Henrik Lunde grew up in Norway and came to the United States with his parents as a teenager. After completing high school, he attended the University of California at Berkeley, graduating in 1958 as the Honor Graduate in the History Department. He also received an appointment in the Regular Army. After additional schooling and 18 months as part of the Berlin garrison, he joined a covert Special Forces unit in Berlin. He later commanded a rifle company in Vietnam as part of the 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, in 1965.

In 1967, he served as Brigade S-3 and battalion executive officer in the 9th Division. He then moved to the Vietnamese II Corps as deputy operations adviser. He later returned to Vietnam in 1973 to serve as Chief of Negotiations of the US Delegation to the FPJMT set up by the 1973 Paris Peace Treaty to account for the dead and missing. His last assignment was as Director of National and International Security Studies for Europe at the Army War College.1 vol, 400 pgs 2023 US, CASEMATE
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1-219440 MacKenzie, Alastair PILGRIM DAYS: From Vietnam to the SAS The story of Alastair MacKenzie, who served with the New Zealand Army in Vietnam, the British Parachute Regiment, the British Special Air Service (SAS), the South African Defense Force's famed ParaBats, the Sultan of Oman's Special Forces, and a host of private security agencies and defense contractors over a 30-year career.

Vividly documents the experience of infantry combat in Vietnam, life with the Paras, the tempo of selection for UK Special Forces, covert SAS operations in South Armagh and SAS Counter Terrorist training on the UK mainland, vehicle-mounted Pathfinder Brigade insertions into Angola and maritime counter-terrorism work in Oman.1 vol, 224 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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2-980043 Marson, Daniel and Malkadian, Carter editors Counterinsurgency in Modern Warfare Throughout history armies of occupation and civil power have been faced with the challenges of insurgency. British and American involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan has highlighted this form of conflict in the modern world. Armies have had to adopt new doctrines and tactics to deal with the problems of insurgency and diverse counterinsurgency strategies have been developed. Here, fourteen authors examine the development of counterinsurgency from the early 20th century to the present.

Including information on the Arab-Israeli conflict, Afghanistan and Iraq, this book is a timely and accessible survey of a critical facet of modern warfare. This new paperback edition features a revised introduction, updated chapters on Iraq and Afghanistan and a completely new chapter on Columbia by expert Thomas Marks.
1 vol, 360 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-191330 Micheletti, Eric WARRIORS FROM THE DEEP: 9x12,The Extraordinary History of the World's Combat Swimmers. A full color book also featuring line drawings and profiles of light submarine equipment used by these elite units.1 vol, 192 pgs 2005 FRANCE, HISTOIRE & COLLEC
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1-85710 Micheletti, Eric SPECIAL FORCES:War against Terrorism in Iraq 9x12, 400+ color illust of the Coalition's various elite/special forces operating in Iraq.1 vol, 192 pgs 2006 FRANCE, HISTOIRE & COLLEC
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1-222810 Milburn. Andrew WHEN THE TEMPEST GATHERS: From Mogadishu to the Fight Against ISIS, a Marine Special Operations Commander at War Combat experiences of the first Marine to command a special operations task force, recounted against a backdrop of his journey from raw Second Lieutenant to seasoned Colonel and Task Force Commander; from leading Marines through the streets of Mogadishu, Baghdad, Fallujah and Mosul to directing multi-national special operations forces in a dauntingly complex fight against a formidable foe. Includes 23 color illustrations.

The journey culminates in the story's centerpiece: the fight against ISIS, in which the author is able to use the lessons of his harsh apprenticeship to lead the SOF task force under his command to hasten the Caliphate's eventual demise. 1 vol, 336 pgs 2020 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-963024 Miranda, Joseph MODERN WAR # 24: LZ ALBANY LZ Albany depicts the ambush of US air cavalry units by the North Vietnamese Army on 17 November 1965 during the Pleiku Campaign.

Turns cover one hour, with multiple impulses driven by a random chit draw. Additional chits add extra assets like artillery and airpower. US and NVA platoons maneuver through areas of jungle, sawgrass, and clearings. Leaders magnify unit abilities but are vulnerable. The NVA player is bent on maximizing US losses before being overwhelmed by firepower. The US player must stabilize the situation, maximize NVA casualties, and evacuate wounded to prevent their falling into enemy hands.

Contents: One 22x34-inch map, 176 counters, and magazine with historical background.1 vol, 84 pgs 2016 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-225250 Mitzer, Stijn and Joost Oliemans North Korea's Armed Forces - On the Path of Songun Provides information on a plethora of never-before described North Korean weapons systems and modernization programs to generate an accurate description of the its capabilities in both symmetrical and asymmetrical warfare. includes 110 color and 15 b/w photos, approximately 46 color profiles, four maps, and three tables.

Covers the most important events from the inconclusive ceasefire struck at the end of the Korean War to modern day, with an especially heavy emphasis on the current status of the Korean People's Army. Examines indigenously designed weaponry, secret projects, tactics, and deadly flare-ups between the North and the South. Includes evidence covering tragic incidents such as the Cheonan sinking and Yeongpyeong bombing of 2010.

Moreover, an up-to-date, comprehensive listing of the equipment holdings of several branches of the Korean People's Army is included, offering a numerical assessment of its naval and aerial capabilities. From the recently introduced stealth missile boats, ballistic missile submarines and main battle tank families to their often-ignored indigenous aircraft industry, virtually all indigenous weapons systems are discussed extensively. Offers answers to many questions raised by the minefield of contradictory statements and misinformation that make up current intelligence about this reclusive nation.
1 vol, 236 pgs 2020 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-212310 Moorcraft, Paul OMAR AL-BASHIR: And Africa's Longest War President Omar al-Bashir is Africa's and arguably Arabia's most controversial leader. In power since 1989, he is the first sitting head of state to be issued with an arrest warrant, for war crimes, by International Criminal Court. He has been a central personality in Islamic and African politics, as well as a love-to-hate figure for the US in the 'war on terror'.

For military history readers, Al-Bashir is a field marshal who has fought possibly the world's longest conflict. Modern Sudan has been embroiled in war since 1955. Includes 16 pages of black and white illustrations.

No proper biography has been written on him before. Nor has there been a comprehensive military history of Sudan. The book briefly covers the military background until independence. Then it dissects the long north-south civil war until Bashir's Islamist military coup in 1989. Thereafter it narrates the wars in the east, south, west (in Darfur), with international political and military intervention also factored in. The author draws on in-depth one-on-one interviews with Bashir himself, his family, and close political, military and intelligence colleagues.1 vol, 256 pgs 2016 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-218470 Moore, Nicholas RUN TO THE SOUND OF THE GUNS: The True Story of an American Ranger at War in Afghanistan and Iraq From frozen mountaintops to dusty city streets and everything in between, Run to the Sound of the Guns is a compelling and deeply personal account of a husband and father who nearly lost his life 'leading the way' in America's secretive global wars.

Nicholas Moore served as part of an elite special operations unit at the fighting edge of the Global War on Terrorism. He served for over a decade with the US Army's 75th Ranger Regiment on the battlefields of Afghanistan and Iraq.

In Iraq, Nicholas participated in the rescue of Private Jessica Lynch, hunted Iraq's Most Wanted and experienced brutal street combat, including 160 night-time missions over one 90-day deployment in the insurgent stronghold of Mosul. While serving in Afghanistan, he was also part of the search and rescue operation for Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell (author of Lone Survivor), and was on the ground again when a Chinook helicopter was shot down resulting in the death of 38 men and one military working dog. It was the single greatest loss of special operations personnel to date.1 vol, 304 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-230780 Napier, Michael FLASHPOINTS: Air Warfare in the Cold War Describes eight Cold War aerial conflicts: the Suez Crisis of 1956, the Congo Crisis of 1960-65, the Indo-Pakistan Wars of 1965 and 1971, the Arab-Israeli Wars of 1967 and 1973, the Falklands War of 1982 and the Iran-Iraq War of 1980-88. Details the wide range of aircraft types used, revolution in aviation technology and design, and the development of new tactics during the Cold War.

In all of them both sides had a credible air force equipped with modern types, and air power shaped the final outcomes of the wars. These conflicts saw some of the most modern technology that the NATO and Warsaw Pact forces deployed, alongside some relatively obscure aircraft types such as the Westland Wyvern and the Folland Gnat. Highly illustrated with over 240 images and maps.1 vol, 368 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-212120 Neville, Leigh MODERN SNIPERS The years since 9/11 have seen major changes in the way snipers are employed on the modern battlefield, along with incredibly rapid evolution in their weapons, equipment and training. This book covers the 14 years of near-constant warfare since the dawn of the 21st century, documenting where, when, and how snipers have been deployed; their rifles, optics and their ancillary equipment such as laser range finders; their training and tactics; and accounts of real-life operations involving sniper teams.

The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan reaffirmed the importance of snipers in both conventional and unconventional warfare, and this new study covers these developments in depth, as well as looking at the role of the sniper in police and counter-terrorism environments.1 vol, 336 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-218020 Neville, Leigh DAY OF THE RANGERS: The Battle of Mogadishu - 25 Years On On October 3, 1993, Task Force Ranger was dispatched to seize two high-profile lieutenants of a Somali warlord. Special Forces troops were transported by ground vehicles and helicopters, and the mission was meant to be over within the hour. They quickly found themselves under heavy fire, and two Black Hawk helicopters were shot down. With a hastily organized relief column many hours away, the American troops faced a desperate battle for survival.

Focusing on the stories of the soldiers on the ground, and in the air, Day of the Rangers reveals the experiences and recollections of the Special Forces units, including the Rangers, Delta operators, and Nightstalker crews who fought in the battle of Mogadishu.

Published to mark the battle's 25th anniversary and using recently declassified documents and new interviews with many of the participants, Day of the Rangers is a fascinating and revealing new history of a battle that would influence American Special Forces for decades to come.1 vol, 352 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-227161 Nicolle, David MIGS IN THE MIDDLE EAST: Volume 1: The First 10 Years, 1955-1967 Based on original documentation and extensive interviews with veterans, this extensively illustrated reference covers the operational history of MiG-15, MiG-17, and MiG-19 fighter jets in Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Morocco, and Syria from 1955 until 1956. Includes 100 photos, six maps, and 18 color profiles.

When Egypt and Czechoslovakia signed the so-called 'Czechoslovak Arms Deal', they initiated and era of close cooperation between major Arab military powers, the Soviet Union, and its allies. During the first decade of this period, the air force of Egypt, followed by those of (in chronological order) Syria, Iraq, Morocco and Algeria, were all equipped with dozens and then hundreds of Soviet-made fighters designed by the Mikoyan I Gurevich Design Bureau -- the same swept-wing jets that took the Western powers by surprise during the Korean War.

While the first generation of MiG jet fighter - the MiG-15 - saw only a relatively brief service in Egypt, its more efficient and upgraded successor, the MiG-17F, entered service in larger numbers, and then formed the backbone of additional air forces around the Middle East. The MiG-17PF became the first radar-equipped combat aircraft while the MiG-19 became the first supersonic fighter flown by the air forces of Egypt and Iraq, in the period 1958-1963. In Morocco and Algeria, the MiG-17 was the first and the only jet fighter in service during the first half of the 1960s. Unsurprisingly, MiG-15s, MiG-17s and MiG-19s thus served with many different units and - especially in Egypt and Algeria, and also in Syria - wore a wide range of very different, and often very colorful unit insignia and other markings. They were also flown by many pilots who subsequently played crucial roles in the future of their nations
1 vol, 72 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-227162 Nicolle, David MIGS IN THE MIDDLE EAST: Volume 2: The Second Decade, 1967-1975 Operational history of MiG-15, MiG-17, MiG-19 and MiG-21 fighter jets in Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Morocco, Syria, North and South Yemen from 1967 until 1975.

During and after the June 1967 Arab-Israeli War, fighter-bombers of Soviet-design and manufacture served in the air forces of two frontline Arab states facing Israel: Egypt and Syria. While Algeria and Iraq also deployed contingents flying Soviet-made fighter jets, only the latter saw any significant action. Immediately after, and in reaction to losses and negative experiences from the war with Israel, unprecedented numbers of MiGs were delivered to air forces in the Middle East. The USSR replaced all Egyptian and Syrian losses on 1-for-1 basis, while Iraq and Algeria placed huge orders. Moreover, the USSR replaced Egypt as the main supporter of the republican government in what was then Northern Yemen, and Sudan appeared on the scene to place orders for its own air force. Subsequently, the British Protectorate of Aden achieved independence, quickly established friendly ties to the Soviet Union and Cuba, and began acquiring jet fighters of Soviet origin.

Unsurprisingly, by the early 1970s, not only older MiG-15s and MiG-17s but also newer types like MiG-21s served in huge numbers with at least half a dozen air forces around the Middle East. They wore a wide range of very different, and often very colorful unit insignia and other markings, and were flown by many pilots who would subsequently play crucial roles in the future of their nations.
1 vol, 80 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-211240 O'Halloran, Kevin RWANDA: Unamir 1994 / 95 In 1994 a group of Australian UN peacekeepers, made up of soldiers and army medical personnel, was sent to Rwanda under a United Nations mandate to help restore order to the war-torn country. These Australians would be exposed to a lack of humanity they were not prepared for and found hard to fathom.

On 22nd April 1995, the daily horror and tragedy they had witnessed escalated out of control. At a displaced persons' camp in Kibeho, in full view of the Australian soldiers, over 4,000 unarmed men, women and children died in a hail of bullets, grenades and machete blades at the hands of the Rwandan Patriotic Army. Constrained by the UN peacekeeping Rules of Engagement, these Australians could only watch helplessly and try to assist the wounded under the gaze of the trigger-happy killers.

Pure Massacre is a record of what happened during this peacekeeping mission. Kevin 'Irish' O'Halloran, a Platoon Sergeant at the time, stresses the weaknesses of the UN charter and what happens when 'good men do nothing'. He pulls together the perspectives of those Australian soldiers who served in Rwanda at this time. Pure Massacre gives a new and personal voice to the Kibeho Massacre. It takes a special type of bravery, discipline and compassion to do what these soldiers did. Little did they know, when the second tour of Rwanda was over, that they would be the highest decorated UN peacekeeping contingent since the Korean War.

For many, their service in Rwanda would come with a personal toll. No Australians died during and immediately after the massacre at Kibeho, but as Pure Massacre testifies, the suffering and tragedy is embedded in their memories.1 vol, 148 pgs 2016 AUSTRALIA, BIG SKY PUBLISHING
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1-230820 Paasche, Till AMERICA'S WAR IN SYRIA: Fighting with Kurdish Anti-ISIS Forces Analyses America's war in Syria and structures the intervention into different phases including the secretive build up and the ultimate destruction of the ISIS Caliphate. The authors fought for over two years with the Kurdish forces and participated in all the large Kurdish operations against the Islamic State between late 2014 and mid-2016. They endured muddy archaic trench warfare, witnessed the first waves of decisive US and British airstrikes against ISIS, and experienced the impact America had on the battlefield. Later, when American, British and French Special Forces were deployed at the front lines, the authors worked closely with those teams when they evacuated hundreds of wounded from the battlefield together.

In the US War on Terror and the subsequent democracy experiments in Afghanistan and Iraq having turned into geopolitical disasters, the US military campaign in alliance with the Kurdish forces in Syria remains a rare success story. Considering the overwhelming military victory, the functioning Kurdish civilian governing structures that followed the fighting, the extremely light military footprint and the strong link to Kurdish partners, many political analysts, military experts and politicians in Washington, DC, judge the intervention against ISIS in Syria as the nation's most successful campaign since World War II.1 vol, 304 pgs 2022 US, CASEMATE
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1-215620 Piscitelli, Anthony THE MARINE CORPS WAY OF WAR: The Evolution of the U.S. Marine Corps from Attrition to Maneuver Warfare in the Post-Vietnam Era Examines the evolving doctrine, weapons, and capability of the United States Marine Corps during the four decades since our last great conflict in Asia. Explains the evolution by using traditional and first-person accounts by the prime movers of this paradigm shift. Describe how 'the few, the proud' will continue to be America's cutting-edge force in the future as we move through the 21st Century. 1 vol, 264 pgs 2017 US, SAVAS BEATIE
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1-27570 Polmar, Norman THE SHIPS AND AIRCRAFT OF THE U.S. FLEET Oversize, hundreds of b/w photos, tech data, index1 vol, 421 pgs 1981 ANNAPOLIS, NAVAL INST'UTE
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1-201690 Pringle, Ian DINGO FIRESTORM: The Greatest Battle of the Rhodesian Bush War On 23 November 1977, an armada of helicopters and airplanes took off from Rhodesian airbases and crossed the border into Mozambique. Their objective: to attack the headquarters of the Zimbabwe African National Liberation Army, where thousands of enemy forces were concentrated. Codenamed Operation Dingo, the raid was planned to coincide with a meeting of Robert Mugabe and his war council at the targeted HQ. It would be the biggest conflict of the Rhodesian Bush War.

In this fascinating account, Ian Pringle describes the political and military backdrop leading up to the operation, and he tells the story of the battle through the eyes of key personalities who planned, led and participated in it. Using his own experience as a jet and helicopter pilot and skydiver, he recreates the battle in detail, explaining the performance of men and machines in the unfolding drama of events. It's a fresh, gripping recreation of a major battle in southern African military history. 60+ b/w and color photos and b/w maps.1 vol, 304 pgs 2013 UK, HELION
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1-226720 Radic, Aleksandar OPERATION DELIBERATE FORCE: Air War over Bosnia and Herzegovina, 1992-1995 As Yugoslavia fractured, the war in Bosnia was in its third year as of 1995 and fought between Bosnian Serbs, supported by Belgrade; Bosnian Croats, supported by Zagreb; and Bosnian Muslims. It was characterized by widespread atrocities against civilians, which prompted hundreds of thousands to flee. The United Nations' attempts at finding a negotiated settlement proved fruitless, despite the deployment of a sizable contingent of peacekeepers. On the contrary, the Bosnian Muslims began receiving ever larger amounts of clandestine support from Iran, and also from Saudi Arabia and several other allied countries in the Middle East, while the USA began supporting the Croats. Upon constantly increasing popular pressure, the United Nations requested the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to intervene. Includes 88 photos, 8 maps, 1 diag, 6 tables, and 15 color profiles and based on local, USA, and NATO archives.

Officially at least, NATO initiated Operation Deliberate Force on 30 August 1995: deploying as many as 400 combat aircraft, over the following two weeks it flew 3,515 sorties against 338 Bosnian Serb targets. The damage caused by this assault forced the Serbs to lift the siege of the Bosnian capital of Sarajevo, remove heavy weapons from the UN-declared exclusion zone around the city, and safeguard other UN safe areas.

However, Operation Deliberate Force was only the official part of what was going on in Bosnia during these days. Less-well-known is that Washington and Zagreb exploited the opportunity to run a series of offensives against the Serbian forces in Croatia and in Bosnia, forcing these into a general withdrawal towards the north-east. It was only in this way that Belgrade was eventually forced into negotiations that resulted in the Dayton Agreement, reached in November 1995, which brought the war in Bosnia to an end.
1 vol, 72 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-199730 Ray, Bryan DANGEROUS FRONTIERS: Campaigning in Somaliland and Oman In Part 1 of his book the author describes his life as a young officer in the Somaliland Scouts in the (then) British Protectorate of Somaliland. At that time tribal quarrels, generally over water, were taking place in the troubled strip of country between the Protectorate and Ethiopia; the Ogaden. It was the Scouts' difficult task to keep the warring clansmen apart. It gives a vivid account of a nineteen-year-old in command of Somali troops in a fascinating and unpredictable country.

The second part of the book deals with the author's second period of service with Muslims, a quarter of a century later. This time in the Southern Province of Oman - Dhofar. Here he commanded the Northern Frontier Regiment of the Sultan's Armed Force in a limited but fierce war against Communist Insurgents. It shows how the tide was turned against a brave enemy fighting on their home ground - the savage wadis and cliffs of the jebel. 6x9 inches, 16 pages of b/w plates.1 vol, 224 pgs 2012 UK, Pen and Sword
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1-234810 Reed, Craig THE RUSSIA UKRAINE WAR: Factbook Russia launched a massive, multi-front land, air, and sea attack against Ukraine on February 24, 2022. It targeted Kyiv in the north and other key cities in the east and south, expecting a quick victory.

However, the Ukrainians mounted a fierce defense of their country, deploying old and new technology combined with creative tactics and information warfare. Backed by covert NATO assistance, Ukraine repelled the initial onslaught and, by April 26, had stalled Russia's advance and pushed it out of the northern front, effectively bringing the first phase to a close.

This Factbook covers the first six weeks of the largest European conflict since World War II. Compiled with the most up-to-date information available on the war, this guide is designed to help lay readers understand the conflict's historical roots and the military technologies and developments of that first phase. It's also intended to serve as a useful handbook for journalists, military members, teachers and students, wargamers, and other interested readers.

Includes: The Historical Background Behind the Conflict; A Concise Narrative with Full-Color Maps Covering the Course of the War in its First Phase; A Chronology of Events from February 24 to April 6, 2022; Orders of Battle for Both Russian and Ukrainian Forces; Illustrated Descriptions of the Weapons, Vehicles, Aircraft, and Equipment Fielded by Both Sides.

A second volume is planned for release in Fall 2022.1 vol, 98 pgs 2022 US, MILITARY MINIATURE PRESS
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1-226131 Rikhye, Ravi INDO-PAKISTANI WAR OF 1971: V1 Indian Military Intervention in East Pakistan The end of British rule in India and quick subdivision into India and Pakistan neglected to settle ownership of the Kashmir region. This triggered five wars between the new states: 1947-48, 1965, 1971, 1999 and continuing insurgency/counterinsurgency that began in 1987. Two other potential wars were narrowly averted in 1987-88 and 2001-02, and a limited one fought in 1999.

In 1970, East Pakistan voted for independence and armed rebellion. A quick and nasty counterinsurgency suppressed the rebellion. India, seizing the chance to change the balance of power, first backed East Pakistan, then on 21 and 22 November 1971 invaded with eight divisions. India planned also to attack West Pakistan to recover Kashmir, but at the last moment the offensive was called off due to Soviet pressure. Pakistan attacked pre-emptively, and an all-out war resulted. East Pakistan was overrun by India on 16 December; the US and Soviet forced a ceasefire in the West only a day later. For the first time in 800 years, a predominantly Hindu army defeated a Muslim army.

Includes 89 b/w photos, 1 color and 5 b/w maps, 20 color profiles, 4 color figures, and 18 tables.
1 vol, 380 pgs 2020 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-193450 Ripley, Tim Middle East Air Forces in the 21st Century With Middle East arms sales heating up and potential airstrikes in the future, here's a book to sort out who has what.

It provides an overview of the state of the air forces in the first decade of the 21st Century. Each air force will be profiled, aerospace industries reviewed, major campaigns in the past decade examined, and the future airpower discussed. The countries include Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Iran, Israel, Kuwait, Jordan, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, UAE, and Yemen. British and American operations are also covered. Each profile offers air force history, current status, order of battle, aircraft, ordnance, and recent operations. The book includes many color and mono photographs, maps and diagrams.1 vol, 256 pgs 2010 UK, PEN & SWORD BOOKS
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1-63110 Ripley, Tim & Braybrook, Roy & Gilchrist, Peter DESERT STORM SPECIAL Three-volume set. Covers the LAND/AIR/SEA power of the Coalition and Iraqi forces in First Gulf War.3 vol, 192 pgs 1991 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-226121 Rookes, Stephen RIPE FOR REBELLION: V1 Insurgency and Covert War in the Congo, 1960-1965 The Belgian Congo received its independence in June 1960, starting a bitter internecine political battle which would tear the Congo apart. Hundreds of white mercenaries then were hired for the secession of Katanga province, but ultimately the UN forced them out and ended the rebellion in 1963.

Other rebellions, notably Stanleyville, Kindu, and Kivu Rebellions, aided by the Soviet Union, Republic of China, and radical African governments, became a proxy war between the East and the West. That drew the US into the conflict. Includes 85 b/w photos, 1 color and 6 b/w maps, 16 color profiles, 6 color figures, and 3 tables
1 vol, 88 pgs 2020 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-226122 Rookes, Stephen FOR GOD AND THE CIA: Cuban Exile Forces in the Congo and Beyond Sequel to Ripe for Rebllion covers CIA activities starting in 1962 during the Congo Crisis by fielding a small air force that grew rapidly in size and power and provided air cover to government forces in operations against anti-government forces up to 1967.

The CIA then fielded a naval force to patrol Congolese waters and to prepare areas for attacks made by mercenaries. The presence of this navy proved to be crucial in limiting supplies and persuaded Ernesto 'Che' Guevara that his attempt to provoke widespread communist revolution in Central Africa was forlorn. Details how over 150 Cuban exiles known as the Makasi were recruited for missions in the Congo.
1 vol, 226 pgs 2020 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-234581 Rookes, Stephen BELGIAN MILITARY FORCES IN THE CONGO: Volume 1: The Force Publique, 1885-1960 This first volume of Belgian Military Forces in the Congo is illustrated throughout with photographs and includes specially-commissioned color artworks of the weapons, soldiers, and aircraft of the Force Publique -- established by King Leopold II to secure the Congo Free State and to protect a vast geographical swath of Central Africa that had become his own personal possession following the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885.

Indeed, it is possible to trace the origins of rebellion in the Congo Crisis (1960-1967) back to the Batetela Rebellions that took place in the Congo Free State in the 1890s and early 1900s, and to link them with a succession of anti-Belgian popular uprisings that took place in the Congo up to the time of the Congo's independence. Moreover, a revolt by NCOs of the Force Publique was one of the sparks that plunged the Congo into crisis in early July 1960. The history of the Force Publique is extended into a study of war in the Sudan, East Africa, and in Ethiopia.1 vol, 104 pgs 2022 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-228021 Ryabushkin, Dimirty THE SINO-SOVIET BORDER WAR OF 1969 V1: First Clash at Damansky Island On 2 March 1969, a specially prepared Chinese army detachment made a surprise attack on the Soviet border guards who were patrolling the border sector in the area of Damansky Island on the Ussuri River. In the subsequent battle, the dead alone on both sides numbered more than 50. Two weeks later, on 15 March 1969, a much larger battle took place in this same area, in which the two sides used artillery and armored vehicles; the casualties numbered in the hundreds. Includes 65 b/w photos, 3 color profiles, 6 color figures, 1 color and 8 b/w maps.

The first volume of this two-part mini-series examines, among other things, the historical and political precursors of the 1969 events, the reaction to them in different countries, and the battle of 2 March 1969. Principal attention is focused on a detailed chronological description of the battle, Soviet and Chinese tactics, and the weapons used. Inasmuch as the present state policies in Russia and China are aimed not only at keeping silent about the 1969 events, but also opposing any attempts to study what happened in detail, the authors have relied on finding veterans of the battles and obtaining from them documentary evidence of those distant events.

There were conflicts along the entire Sino-Soviet border - from Primorye to Central Asia - in the following weeks and months. Although smaller in scale than the Damansky events, men still died in them. Shooting on Damansky continued practically into mid-September.

On 13 August 1969 there occurred one more large-scale military clash, in the area of Lake Zhalanashkol, after which the political leadership of the USSR and PRC recognised the very real possibility that the border war might escalate into a full-scale war, with the potential use of nuclear weapons.The authors believe that this study is the most detailed and objective work on the theme of the 1969 Sino-Soviet border war. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-228022 Ryabushkin, Dimirty THE SINO-SOVIET BORDER WAR OF 1969 V2: Confrontation at Lake Zhalanashkol, August 1969 The second volume of this two-part mini-series examines events from 15 March 1969 until the conclusion of the conflict. Principal attention is focused on a detailed chronological description of the battles, Soviet and Chinese tactics, and the weapons used. Inasmuch as the present state policies in Russia and China are aimed not only at keeping silent about the 1969 events, but also opposing any attempts to study what happened in detail. Includes 3 color profiles, 6 color ills, 2 color maps, 57 b/w photos, and 10 b/w maps. 1 vol, 76 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-235050 Somogyi, Gyozo HUNGARIAN DEFENSE FORCES: 1945-1990 The Kossuth Prize-winning painter presents the formations and types of weapons of the Hungarian Armed Forces created between 1945-1990. In this richly illustrated publication, we learn about the history of clothing, weaponry, and military equipment. This is joined by a vivid, comprehensive display of military equipment and military symbols (flags, coats of arms).1 vol, 98 pgs 2019 HUNGARY, HM Zrinyi
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1-COM1118 Starkweather, Adam Fulda Gap - A CSS Game: Moder War Volume 1 Stopping the possibility of a Soviet advance against NATO required some of the highest skilled troops to defend far forward in West Germany to prevent the vital industry and population from falling into Soviet hands. This was the task of the 11th Cavalry Regiment - the famed Black Horse Regiment - in the area well known as the Fulda Gap. The Fulda Gap was a break in the defensively favorable terrain that channelled advance directly towards the main American bases in West Germany. It was vital that this be held as long as possible.

This is the first game in the Central Front series of games using the Company Scale System (CSS) system. It will feature nuclear weapons, chemical weapons, helicopter support, air support, electronic warfare, and many other aspects of modern warfare. Future games in the series will include the Hof Gap defense, the German Northern Plains defense and the last stand at Berlin.

Five scenarios are included in the game.
Exercise Summer Rain. This is a intro game in the guise of a NATO exercise. One map only. The 11th Cavalry defends against a Soviet Division trying to exit the map. Plenty of play here but you'll get a stripped down version of the game - no air, nukes, etc.

The Thin Black Line. This is a 4 mapper but only one day long. This is the balloon going up and the 11th Cavalry is once again desperately defending while V Corps is rushing up to the line.

The Stampede of the Third Herd. This is a 2 mapper also covering one day but takes place on day 6 of the war. The 3rd Armored Division is counterattacking on the Soviet right and must defeat the 79th Guards Tank Division quickly to force the Soviets to retreat.

Hold the Line at All Costs! The first of two campaign games. Here is the likely historical scenario. 4 mappers, 5 days...the 11th Cavalry must hold as the V Corps comes on the map....they too must hold a forward defense as more and more Soviet force comes on the map to force their way through.

Wetzel's Backhand Blow. This is the other campaign game. This assumes that NATO lets the Soviets come head long forward through the map area and are held to the southwest at Frankfurt. Over the next four days, the NATO line stiffens and on Day 4 of the war, the V Corps counterattacks with everything they have deep into the Soviet rear. Another 4 mapper covering 4 days. The Soviets will slowly retreat but all will depend on NATO taking the vital ground in the area and surrounding the Soviet spearhead to win the war.


Details:
Complexity: 8 (out of 10)
Solitaire Suitability: 8 (out of 10)
Time Scale: 2 hours per game turn
Map Scale: 500 meters per hex
Unit Scale: Company/platoon
Players: 1-4
Playing time: 2-50 hours
Designer: Adam Starkweather
Artist: Antonio Pinar


Scenarios:
5 scenarios included


Components:
4 22x34 maps
9 countersheets
1 rules booklet
1 scenario booklet
10 player aids
2 D10 dice
1 vol, 1 pgs 2020 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-COM1119 Starkweather, Adam THE DOOMSDAY PROJECT: Episode One, The Battle for Germany The Doomsday Project is a subseries of the Operational Scale System (OSS) featuring wars that never happened. There will be games on the Persian Gulf, the Balkans, the far north, the Far East, the strategic naval war, and of course, a game of total nuclear war. All the games will feature rules that allow you to play some, part or all of the great war that never happened. The first game in the series will feature the fight that could have happened in Germany. Chemical weapons, tactical nuclear attacks and politics will be present - as well as all the forces that were stationed in the region in 1985. Both sides, notably the United States, were reequipping their forces with many new weapons joining the line. The process had started but is not yet completed.

This is the third game in the 'OSS' system. This series is made to be highly playable and to be completed in far shorter a time that is common for this size game. Low counter density and a concentration on conceptual complexity is the focus of this series. While still mechanically simple, The Doomsday Project will also have all the necessary rules to cover this theater and period. It will be more complex than Korea: Fire and Ice but simpler than Vietnam: Rumor of War.

Product information Complexity: 7 out of 10; Solitaire Suitability: 8 out of 10; Time Scale: 1 day per turn; Unit Scale: Divisional/Brigade/Regiment; Players: 1-2; Scenarios: 5

Components Three Maps at 22by34 inches; one map at 8.5x11 inches; Five Countersheets; Six Player Aids, Charts, and Displays; One Rulebook; One Scenario book; Two 6-sided dice and two 10-sided dice.
1 vol, 1 pgs 2021 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-COM1153 Starkweather, Adam THE DOOMSDAY PROJECT: Episode Two, The Battle for the Balkans (Wargame) The Doomsday Project is a subseries of wars that never happened. It uses the Operational Scale System (OSS) for games on the Persian Gulf, the Balkans, the far north, the Far East, the strategic naval war, and total nuclear war. All the games will feature rules that allow you to play some, part, or all of the great war that never happened. Low counter density and a concentration on conceptual complexity is the focus of this series.

This is the fourth game in the OSS system; and the second game in the Doomsday series. This game will cover the battle for the southern front of Europe. The map stretches from Northern Italy to the Bosporus and all the nations that could have fought in this area will be represented in the game. Sophisticated political rules make their appearance. Players will have to contend with heads of state and their positives and negatives. Rules to retrofit these rules into the Germany game (the first in the series) are included.

Product Information:
* Complexity: 7 out of 10
* Solitaire Suitability: 8 out of 10
* Time Scale: 1 day per turn
* Unit Scale: Divisional/Brigade/Regiment
* Players: 1-2
* Scenarios: 5 (+ one more for a massive campaign game if you attach The Battle for Germany)

Components:
* Four 22x34-inch maps
* Two 8.5x11-inch maps
* Five Countersheets
* Eight Player Aids, Charts, and Displays
* One Rulebook
* One Scenario book
* Two 6-sided dice and two 10-sided dice1 vol, 1 pgs 2023 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-200370 Stirling, Robert Special Forces Sniper Skills Special Forces Sniper Skills is a hard hitting account of the men, weapons and techniques used to coldly eliminate high value targets on the battlefield. Though many books have become best-sellers through telling one side of the story - a sniper's experiences, a training manual or a weapons catalogue - none before have combined the whole spectrum of a sniper's life and skills into one gripping book. This book examines the role of the sniper, and the unique skills employed, when serving as part of a Special Forces unit including the British SAS, the US Navy Seals and the Russian Spetznaz. The book is illustrated with photographs of every aspect of the sniper's trade and stories from the real-life experiences of the author's comrades: men who have served in almost every overt and covert conflict since World War II. 1 vol, 248 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-980058 Stirling, Robert SAS ULTIMATE GUIDE TO COMBAT: How to Fight and Survive in Modern Warfare I've written this book to help you - the soldier - kill the enemy when you get the chance and, most importantly, come back home in one piece. To achieve this aim I've covered combat training from boot camp up to the level required of a Special Forces soldier. And then gone on to add a few tricks of my own.

I've done a bit of soldiering (Northern Ireland, SAS deployments, Bush Wars in Africa, life as a merc) and been in my fair share of fire-fights. I've only been wounded twice and learnt from both occasions. I'm going to use my experience to teach you to play the game. I'm not going to teach you how to survive in snowy mountains for a month with only one tea-bag or how to kill a room fill of people with only a toothpick. There are plenty of books that do that already.

This book will teach you how to fight and survive war in the 21st century from the tools of the trade, to avoiding getting shot or blown-up, from surviving an interrogation to defending a position. This is a book not for the faint hearted, but then neither is war.1 vol, 344 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-228770 Storr, Jim BATTLEGROUP!: The Lessons of the Unfought Battles of the Cold War Discusses whether any supposed British superiority at the unit level, or superior American equipment and technology, would have as much effect on stopping a possible Warsaw Pact attack as the Bundeswehr's apparent mastery of formation tactics.

Investigates the unfought land battles of the Cold War on the Central Front of the 1980s and looks solely at high-intensity, conventional warfare largely from NATO's perspective. Concentrates on the lower tactical levels: how a company to brigade might delay, defend, and withdraw then switch to advance, attack, and counterattack. Covers fighting in woods, built up areas, and at night as well as role of air support on land operations. Considers the tactics, organization and equipment and of the American, British, West German, French and Soviet armies. Includes 15 b/w maps, 26 figures, 2 graphs, and 15 tables.1 vol, 320 pgs 2021 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-210750 Streatfeild, Richard HONOURABLE WARRIORS: Fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan - A Front-line Account of the British Army's Battle for Helmand In 2009 Major Richard Streatfeild and his men fought for six months against the Taliban in Sangin, northern Helmand. They were engaged in over 800 fire-fights. They were the target of more than 200 improvised explosive devices. Ten men in his company were killed, 50 were wounded. This is their story - and it is the story, from the front line, of Western intervention in Afghanistan.

His graphic personal account gives an inside view of the physical, psychological and political battle to come to terms with severe casualties and the stress of battle while seeking the support of the local population. As he describes the day-to-day operations, he provides a fascinating record of the Taliban's guerrilla tactics and the British response to them. His narrative also gives a direct insight into the experiences of soldiers who had to face down their fear throughout a prolonged tour of duty on the Afghan battlefield.1 vol, 240 pgs 2016 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-234830 Suttie, William CHOBHAM ARMOUR: Cold War British Armoured Vehicle Development Explains the development of the British Cold War main battle tanks, including the Centurion, Chieftain, Challenger, and many other wheeled and tracked armour vehicles that served the British Army of The Rhine. The vehicles developed at the Chertsey site were never used for their intended purpose on the plains of North-west Germany, but have proved their worth in British operations in places like Korea, Bosnia, Kuwait, Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as in the hands of other users around the world. Fully illustrated with photographs, schemes and drawings, including some that have never been published before, this is a detailed overview of the development of all post-war British armored vehicles.1 vol, 320 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-225690 Svoboda, Peter HEADHUNTER: 5-73 CAV and Their Fight for Iraq's Diyala River Valley Headhunter is a soldier's story, told by those very paratroopers who gallantly fought to tame Diyala in 2006-2007. Based on dozens of interviews conducted by the author, the narrative describes the danger of combat, the loss of comrades, and the struggles of returning from a deployment. The voice of the families left behind are also included, describing the challenges they faced, including the ultimate challenge-grappling with the death of a loved one. This book explores the human dimensions of loss and struggle and illustrates the sacrifices our service members and their loved ones make.

Selected in 2005 by the Army to be the first airborne reconnaissance squadron, 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, better known as 5-73 CAV, was formed from 3rd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment. The members of the squadron were hand-selected by the squadron command team, Lieutenant Colonel Poppas and Command Sergeant Major Edgar. With just more than 400 paratroopers, they were half the size of a full-strength battalion and the smallest unit in the Panther Brigade.

The squadron deployed to eastern Diyala in August, 2006. Despite their size, they were tasked with an enormous mission and were given the largest area of operations within the brigade. Appropriately for a unit known by the call sign of its CO-Headhunter-5-73 would go on to pursue various terrorist factions including Al Qaeda in Iraq. They got results, and 5-73 was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for launching the Turki Bowl campaign from November 2006 to January 2007 against insurgent groups in Diyala Province. However the toll would be heavy-the squadron lost twenty-two paratroopers during the deployment.
1 vol, 228 pgs 2020 US, CASEMATE
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1-202890 Taylor, Justin A WHISPER IN THE REEDS: 'The Terrible Ones' - South Africa's 32 Battalion at War This amazing work relates the experiences of Justin Taylor who served as the Signals Officer for the South African Defense Force's infamous 32 Battalion - the 'Terrible Ones'! As a young officer he trained in the intricacies of Signaling before volunteering for Border Duty and service with 32 Battalion - a request that was met with astonishment - 'you want to work with 32 Battalion!?'

This book takes you into the discipline of military communications as never before, delivering a new perspective on the work of 'Nine Charlie'; the Battalion Signals Officer with his mantra of 'check, check and recheck!' It illustrates how a unit's Signals Officer sits at the core of military operations, allowing Command elements to control and coordinate war-fighting, whilst countering the never ending failures of equipment and communications. What is more, it emphasizes how the Signals Officer needs to remain abreast of enemy eavesdropping.

Little is known of 32 Battalion - a unit that drew its origins from the Angolan Civil War of 1975 - most of its troops were black Portuguese-speaking soldiers; the remnants of Holden Roberto's FNLA guerrilla army that had fought against the Portuguese colonials. Established by the legendary Colonel Breytenbach and barracked at 'Buffalo Base' in the Caprivi Strip, 32 Battalion was to develop a reputation for military prowess that was second to none. 'A Whisper in the Reeds' takes you into the heart of this elite unit and its military capability. It relates how black and white worked together with a mutual respect forged in the cauldron of combat.

Taylor was placed to take part in one of 32 Battalion's most spectacular operations - the Battle of Savate. Here, the Battalion undertook an aggressive assault on an entrenched enemy brigade that was positioned deep in Angola. Thrown into the chaos of combat, Taylor experienced the intensity and horror of close quarter battle. Working close with the Officer Commanding he saw first hand the difficulty of command and control in a kinetic assault environment. In addition he saw close friends killed and was himself wounded. His account of this historic battle is one of the most comprehensive ever and should be read by every student of military history.

Tasked to train new signalers in the skill of military signaling, Taylor designed and delivered a training program that earned him the respect of both his superiors and the students under training - a Chief of the SADF Commendation medal acknowledging his skill and professionalism.

Justin Taylor was the consummate soldier, utterly professional and dedicated to the trade of military signaling. Read this work and learn why 'a whisper in the reeds' will always carry the story of 32 Battalion.

Justin Taylor grew up on a sugar farm in Zululand and spoke Zulu before he could speak English. He was sent to boarding school for ten years before reporting for National Service in 1979. Doing 'your bit' for your country ran in Taylor's family - his grandfather was a fighter pilot in the Royal Flying Corps and in the Second World War his father flew Spitfires for the SAAF.

In 1979 he was drafted into the military, completing two years of National Service as a Signals Officer with 32 Battalion in the Namibian / Angolan conflict (1979-80). Justin was wounded at the Battle of Savate and awarded the Chief of SADF Commendation Medal (MMM) for services of a high order. He then went on to complete part-time military service with 2 Reconnaissance Regiment.

1 vol, 224 pgs 2013 UK, HELION and COMPANY
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1-214930 Tonder, Gerry van MALAYAN EMERGENCY It is 25 years since the end of the Cold War, now a generation old. It began over 75 years ago, in 1944-long before the last shots of the Second World War had echoed across the wastelands of Eastern Europe-with the brutal Greek Civil War. The battle lines are no longer drawn, but they linger on, unwittingly or not, in conflict zones such as Iraq, Somalia and Ukraine. In an era of mass-produced AK-47s and ICBMs, one such flashpoint was Malaya . 80 b/w & 30 color illustrations.

By the time of the 1942 Japanese occupation of the Malay Peninsula and Singapore, the Malayan Communist Party (MCP) had already been fomenting merdeka - independence - from Britain. The Japanese conquerors, however, were also the loathsome enemies of the MCP's ideological brothers in China. An alliance of convenience with the British was the outcome. Britain armed and trained the MCP's military wing, the Malayan People's Anti-Japanese Army (MPAJA), to essentially wage jungle guerrilla warfare against Japanese occupying forces. With the end of WWII, the anti-Japanese fighters became anti-British, and, using the same weapons and training fortuitously provided by the British army during the war, the MCP launched a guerrilla war of insurgency.

Malaya was of significant strategic and economic importance to Britain. In the face of an emerging communist regime in China, a British presence in Southeast Asia was imperative. Equally, rubber and tin, largely produced in Malaya by British expatriates, were important inputs for British industry.

Typically, the insurgents, dubbed Communist Terrorists, or simply CTs, went about attacking soft targets in remote areas: the rubber plantations and tin mines. In conjunction with this was the implementation of Mao's dictate of subverting the rural, largely peasant, population to the cause. Twelve years of counterinsurgency operations ensued, as a wide range of British forces were joined in the conflict by ground, air and sea units from Australia, New Zealand, Southern and Northern Rhodesia, Fiji, and Nyasaland.1 vol, 128 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-COM1101 Tonge, Stuart BLUE WATER NAVY: Modern Wargame Covers the war at sea, air, close-ashore and low-earth orbit from the Kola Peninsula in Northern Russia to the Mediterranean Sea and West over the Atlantic Ocean to the United States and Cuba. The game models the full order of battle that could be expected in 1980's wartime, from multi-regiment Soviet Tu-22 Backfire bombers to multiple US carrier groups.

The game is card driven, with each card providing points to move units or trigger special events such as 'KGB Assassinations' and 'Space Shuttle.' There is also a reaction mechanic where most cards can be used in the other player's turn to perform a spoiling event such as 'Raid Aborts' and 'Friendly Fire.'

The heart of the game is detection. Task Forces can only be attacked once detected. By contrast, land air-bases can always be attacked -- their enemy knows where they are. The race to detect opposing Task Forces begins as soon as they enter potential striking range of units such as the formidable Soviet bomber formations, or perhaps the Soviet's submarine fleet which, whilst it has considerable strength, cannot effectively detect enemy forces without help from its comrades.

NATO must not only deliver convoys, but also protect its allies! Norway will be hard pressed, as will Denmark. Both will require urgent reinforcement. In the Mediterranean Sea, Soviet forces must be halted by naval aviation strikes. In the deeper seas, NATO may enact it's promised attack on the Soviet nuclear deterrent and the Soviets may attempt to respond. Perhaps the Typhoon SSBNs will flee under the Arctic ice to await doomsday or hole-up in the White Sea. Perhaps the Soviets will use nuclear weapons and scatter those NATO forces that are no-doubt determined to bomb the Soviet's Kola Peninsula bases.

The game models Politburo approval (Soviet leadership) through a stability mechanism, and whether the Soviets feel they can reduce New York to cinders through the use of 'First Strike Points' - these allow the use of things like chemical or nuclear weapons. The game has spies, technological theft, satellites, B-52's, special forces, and Soviet spy trawlers.

Complexity: 6 out of 10 (medium)
Solitaire suitability: 6 out of 10 (medium)
Time Scale: Each turn = 1 day
Map Scale: Each area represents 500 nautical miles square
Unit Scale: Each counter represents 10 ships, 3 submarines, one squadron or regiment
Number of Players: 2
Playing Time: 1-3 hours for scenarios and 8-16 hours per campaign game
Designer: Stuart Tonge

Components: 1 map; 4 countersheets: counters are a mix of 1 inch, 5/8-inch and 0.5-inch markers; 2 decks of 55 playing cards; 6 double-sided player aids; 2 single-sided player aids; 1 rules and scenario booklet; 6 ten-sided dice; and 1 box and lid set.1 vol, 1 pgs 2019 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-205920 Tucker-Jones, Anthony THE SOVIET-AFGHAN WAR: Images of War Series This photographic history of the Soviet-Afghan War of 1979 to 1989 gives a fascinating insight into a grim conflict that predated the American-led campaign in that country. In an unequal struggle, the mujahedeen resisted for ten years, then triumphed over Moscow. For the Soviet Union, the futile intervention has been compared to the similar humiliation suffered by the United States in Vietnam. For the Afghans the victory was just one episode in the long history of their efforts to free their territory from the interference of foreign powers.

By focusing on the Soviet use of heavy weaponry, Anthony Tucker-Jones shows the imbalance at the heart of a conflict in which the mechanized, industrial might of a super power was set against lightly armed partisans who became experts in infiltration tactics and ambushes. His work is a visual record of the tactics and the equipment the Soviets used to counter the resistance and protect vulnerable convoys.

It also shows what this grueling conflict was like for the Soviet soldiers, the guerrilla fighters and the Afghan population, and it puts the present war in Afghanistan in a thought-provoking historical perspective.
1 vol, 160 pgs 2014 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-215770 Tucker-Jones, Anthony T-54/55: The Soviet Army's Cold War Main Battle Tank Images of War Series The Soviet T-54/55 is probably the best-known tank of the Cold War, and it was produced in greater numbers that any other tank in history. It first went into service just after World War II and over 70,000 were made. The design was so successful that it even outlasted its successor the T-62. For a generation it formed the backbone of the armored forces of the Warsaw Pact and it was exported all over the world, remaining in the front-line until the 1990s.

This photographic history in the Images of War series by Anthony Tucker-Jones is the ideal introduction to it. In over 150 archive photographs and a detailed analytical text, he traces the design and development of the T-54/55 and records its operational history. He describes how it was conceived as a main battle tank, an all-rounder, contrasting with the light, medium and heavy tanks produced in the past, and it proved to be extraordinarily effective.

It was as adaptable as it was long-lasting, different versions being produced by China, Czechoslovakia, Poland and Romania. Its relatively simple design also meant it was easy to maintain even in difficult conditions and it was used by armies across the Third World, in particular in wars in Angola, Ethiopia, Mozambique and Somalia.1 vol, 248 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-214760 van der Bijl, Nicholas OPERATION BANNER: The British Army in Northern Ireland 1969-2007 The book opens by setting the historic backdrop to The Troubles. In summer 1969 the annual Loyalist marching season sparked violence in Londonderry which spread rapidly. After three days of violence the British Government deployed troops in support of the Royal Ulster Constabulary. Initially the Catholic community welcomed the Army's presence but this was to change over the years.

The first soldier was killed in 1971 and a further 48 died that year. January 30 1972 - Bloody Sunday - galvanized IRA recruitment and the British Embassy was burnt in Dublin. The Official IRA bombed Aldershot HQ of the Parachute Regiment and in August 1972 the Army launched Op Motorman to clear No Go areas. Internment followed and the Province was firmly in the grip of sectarian violence. The next 30 years saw a remorseless counter-terrorist campaign which deeply affected the lives of all the people of Northern Ireland and several generation of the British Army.

The Peace Process ground on for over 10 years but the campaign formally ended in 2007 with the establishment of hitherto unimaginable power sharing.1 vol, 288 pgs 2017 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-205300 van der Bijl, Nick CONFRONTATION: The War with Indonesia 1962 - 1966 For over four years in the 'Swinging Sixties' the armed forces of the UK were engaged in a little publicized but crucial jungle war against communist aggressive on the vast island of Borneo.

At any one time up to 50,000 troops (half of the Army's strength today) were deployed along a 1,000-mile front. Their enemy was the communist-led Indonesians whose leaders were determined to seize the states of Sarawak, Sabah, and the oil rich Brunei, all of whom for their part wished to maintain their Commonwealth links. The catalyst for the war was the 1962 uprising in Brunei which was quickly crushed by the bold intervention of British army units.

The arrival of Major General Walter Walker, himself a controversial figure, gave the subsequent campaign a clear direction. Indonesian incursions were rigorously defended and ruthlessly pursued. Top Secret 'Claret' operations took the fight to the enemy with cross border operations initially using Special Forces and later with Chindit-style long range patrols. The outcome was a text book military victory thus avoiding a British 'Vietnam' debacle. 1 vol, 304 pgs 2014 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-205320 van der Bijl, Nick and Aldea, David 5th INFANTRY BRIGADE IN THE FALKLANDS WAR For many people it was 3 Commando Brigade, commanded by Major General Julian Thompson, and made up of Royal Marines and Paras that recaptured the Falklands. Yet 5th Infantry Brigade played a key and until now little acknowledged role in this extraordinary saga. Cobbled together in haste (having been stripped of its assets to bring 3 Commando Brigade up to strength), it comprised principally of two Guards battalion (2nd Scots and 1st Welsh) and the Gurkhas.

Many felt the 5th was inadequately trained when it sailed from Southampton on the QE2 and this view was given substance by early disasters such as the tragedy at Bluff Cove. Yet by the end, its contribution, of which Tumbledown is the best known, could not be denied. Why then was its commander (Brigadier Tony Wilson) so conspicuously ignored when the medals and decorations were handed out?1 vol, 256 pgs 2014 UK, PEN & SWORD
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1-216920 van der Waag, Ian A MILITARY HISTORY OF MODERN SOUTH AFRICA Twentieth-century South Africa saw continuous, often rapid and fundamental socioeconomic and political change. The century started with a brief but total war. Less than 10 years later, Britain brought the conquered Boer republics and the Cape and Natal colonies together into the Union of South Africa.

The Union Defence Force (UDF, later SADF), was deployed during most of the major wars of the century as well as a number of internal and regional struggles: the two world wars, Korea, uprising and rebellion on the part of Afrikaner and black nationalists, and industrial unrest. The century ended as it started, with another war. This was a flash point of the Cold War, which embraced more than just the subcontinent and lasted a long, thirty years. The outcome included the final withdrawal of foreign troops from southern Africa, the withdrawal of South African forces from Angola and Namibia, and the transfer of political power away from a white elite to a broad-based democracy.

This analyzes the South African armed forces as an institution and of the complex roles that these forces played in the wars, rebellions, uprisings, and protests of the period. It deals in the first instance with the evolution of South African defense policy, the development of the armed forces and the people who served in and commanded them. It also places the narrative within the broader national past, to produce a fascinating study of a century packed full of episode and personality in which South Africa was uniquely embroiled in three total wars. 1 vol, 420 pgs 2018 US, CASEMATE
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1-914154 various VAE VICTIS # 154 Angola 1987-1988 Difficulty: 6/10; Solo-playability: 4/10; Duration: 3-4 hours; One turn equals 1 month; Scale: Liaison between two zones: 200-400 km; Units: 1 counter = 1 brigade or 1 battalion of between 250 - 2500 men.

The year 1987-1988 was a turning point in the war in Angola. Since 1975, a murderous civil war opposed two sides: the government with the single party, the MPLA, supported by the Soviet Union and Cuba, and Jonas Savimbi's UNITA, supported by the United States and the South African Republic. To break the stalemate, the government decides to launch operation 'Greeting October' during the dry season. This operation would put an end of the conflict by seizing UNITA's capital, Jamba, located in the southeastern corner of the country. But, they hadn't counted on the armed South African forces (SADF) and their game-changing 'modular' and 'hooper-packer' operations. Swept along the Lomba River, the government forces withdrew to the small town of Cuito Cuanavale where they were besieged for several months.

Faced with this situation, the Cuban government (and Fidel Castro) launched Operation '31st Anniversary' to push back the South African forces and ensure the survival of the regime. A great airlift was dispatched with the Cuban contingent of more than 50,000 men, enabling the city of Cuito Cuanavale to resist and push back the SADF to beyond the Namibian border.

Diplomacy in 1988 allowed the joint departure of the Cubans and South Africans and enabled the independence of Namibia.
1 vol, 84 pgs 2021 FRANCE, CERIGO EDITIONS
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1-914159 various VAE VICTIS # 159: A Decade in the Trenches - Iran-Iraq War 1980-1990 French text.

Boardgames: Help Arrives; NATO; World at War; Conquistadors; Lepanto 1571; Dominant Species + Marine Freedom; Ambon; Night Fighter Ace; Resistance.

Scenarios: Advanced Squad Leader - Irak 1941; Memory 44 - Egypte 1942

Hobby: Ranger of the Shadow Deep; Star Wars Legion

Figurines: La charge de Pickett 1863; Campagne d'Italie 1796; Campagne pour le Mali 2e partie; Saint Domingue 1791-1801

Art of War: The Iran-Iraq War 1980-19881 vol, 84 pgs 2021 FRANCE, CERIGO EDITIONS
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1-930322 various STRATEGY & TACTICS # 322: Banana Wars Banana Wars: US Intervention In The Caribbean 1898-1935. Banana Wars is a two-player game simulating the period between 1898 and 1935 that saw increased US involvement due to the novelty and growing popularity of what else- the banana. During this period, the US Military participated in over 50 operations in a dozen Caribbean, Central and South American countries. Some interventions lasted for years. The occupation of Haiti lasted 19 years, the occupation of Nicaragua 21 years. In time, the US led seven separate invasions of Honduras.

Components: One 17x22-inch map, 80 counters, 55 playing cards, and magazine.1 vol, 84 pgs 2020 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-930339 various STRATEGY & TACTICS # 339: Saddam Move South (Wargame) A what-if, operational-level two player wargame covering a hypothetical Iraqi invasion of Saudi Arabia in 1990. The assumption here is that after the Iraqi army overran Kuwait in the first week of August 1990, Saddam Hussein continued the offensive to grab the vital oilfields of Saudi Arabia. In response, the United States leads a coalition of states to stop the Iraqis and then retake lost territories.

The game system is based on that of Desert One War, which models ground, air and amphibious operations. For the Coalition, the central game system is Air Transport Points (ATP) which represent strategic airlift capability. Each hex on the map represents 35 kilometers from side to side. Each turn of play represents anything from three days of intense combat to ten days of refitting. Ground units represent regiments, brigades, divisions, and groups of irregulars. Special operations forces (SOF) represent unconventional warfare activities. Aircraft units represent anything from one to four squadrons, depending on the quality of air force and operational tempo.

Components: One 22x34-inch game map and 9/16-inch counters.1 vol, 84 pgs 2023 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-938016 Various STRATEGY & TACTICS QUARTERLY #16: China - The Next War w/ Map Poster China - The Next War: China has been expanding its reach economically, politically, and militarily. The US remains its chief adversary on every level, but what strategies will be most effective in containing the burgeoning superpower? China's long history gives it a wealth of political-military principles to direct its likely moves; the failure to understand them could doom its opposition. This is an examination of the potential for war, and of its disparate battlefields in the air, on land, at and under the sea, in space, and in the digital world.1 vol, 116 pgs 2021 US, DECISION GAMES
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1-CP5542 various SPECIAL OPS JOURNAL #42 Beligan Special Fordces; French Legionnaries inAfghanistan; Maritime Counterterrorism; Polish 1stPSK Commandos; Swiss Para Recon1 vol, 72 pgs 2008 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBS
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1-CP7811 various ASSULT JOURNAL OF ARMORED HELIBORNE WARFARE:V11 CONTENTS:9th/12th Royal Lancers exercise 'SummerCharge'; ULAN:Austria's Armored Infantry FightingVehicle; Leopard & SAM in the Greek Army; 1/35thscale profile of M2A2 Bradley in Iraq1 vol, 48 pgs 2005 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBS
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1-CP7814 various ASSULT JOURNAL OF ARMORED HELIBORNE WARFARE:V14 CONTENTS:9th/12th Royal Lancers in 'Swabian Lance2004' exercise; Exercise 'Gulf 2005' France & theUAE; Exercise 'Black Panther 2004' German Panzers.1 vol, 48 pgs 2006 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBS
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1-CP7815 various ASSULT JOURNAL OF ARMORED HELIBORNE WARFARE:V15 CONTENTS:German Recon Vehicle FENNECK; BattleGriffin in Norway; Flugabwehrbrigade 1001 vol, 48 pgs 2006 HONG KONG, CONCORD PUBS
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1-204290 Venter, Al PORTUGAL'S GUERRILLA WARS IN AFRICA: Lisbon's Three Wars in Angola, Mozambique and Portuguese Guinea 1961-74 Portugal's three wars in Africa in Angola, Mozambique and Portuguese Guinea (Guine-Bissau today) lasted almost 13 years - longer than the United States Army fought in Vietnam. Yet they are among the most underreported conflicts of the modern era.

Commonly referred to as Lisbon's Overseas War (Guerra do Ultramar) or in the former colonies, the War of Liberation (Guerra de Libertacao), these struggles played a seminal role in ending white rule in Southern Africa.

Though hardly on the scale of hostilities being fought in South East Asia, the casualty count by the time a military coup d'etat took place in Lisbon in April 1974 was significant. It was certainly enough to cause Portugal to call a halt to violence and pull all its troops back to the Metropolis. Ultimately, Lisbon was to move out of Africa altogether, when hundreds of thousands of Portuguese nationals returned to Europe, the majority having left everything they owned behind. Independence for all the former colonies, including the Atlantic islands, followed soon afterwards.

As a foreign correspondent, Al Venter covered all three wars over more than a decade, spending lengthy periods in the territories while going on operations with the Portuguese army, marines, and air force. Venter's camera was always at hand; most of the images used between these covers are his. 1 vol, 544 pgs 2014 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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2-226360 Venter, Al GUNSHIP ACE: The Wars of Neall Ellis, Helicopter Pilot and Mercenary A memoir of his mercenary service in Africa, particularly Sierra Leone, of flying helicopter missions 1 vol, 368 pgs 2020 US, CASEMATE
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1-82000 Venter, Al J. WAR DOG:Fighting Other People's Wars 6x9, (32) color pages, this is the story of the Modern Mercenary in Combat. Having personally been to every locale he describes, the author is quite qualified to analyze the combat, biblio, index.1 vol, 664 pgs 2006 US, CASEMATE PUBLISHERS
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1-225820 Venter, Dr Dewald SOUTH AFRICAN ARMOURED FIGHTING VEHICLES: A History of Innovation and Excellence, 1960-2020 Subjected to international sanctions due to its policies of racial segregation, known as Apartheid, South Africa was cut off from sources of major arms systems from 1977. Over the following years, the country became involved in the war in Angola, which gradually grew in ferocity and converted into a conventional war. With the available equipment being ill-suited to the local, hot, dry and dusty climate, and confronted with the omnipresent threat of land mines, the South Africans began researching and developing their own, often groundbreaking and innovative weapon systems.

The results were designs for some of the most robust armored vehicles produced anywhere in the world for their time, and highly influential for further development in multiple fields ever since. Decades later, the lineage of some of the vehicles in question can still be seen on many of battlefields around the world, especially those riddled by land mines and so-called improvised explosive devices.

Takes an in-depth look at 13 iconic South African armored vehicles, including design, development, main features, layout, equipment, capabilities, variants, and service experiences. Illustrated with over 100 photographs and 25 custom-drawn color profiles. 1 vol, 112 pgs 2020 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-228330 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 valuable tradecraft and covers the gamut of specialized SR topics ranging from operational planning and preparation, through execution, logistics and command and control - all in substantial trade-craft detail.

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, 336 pgs 2021 UK, PEN AND SWORD
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1-199850 Wright, LTC Darron IRAQ FULL CIRCLE - From Shock and Awe to the Last Combat Patrol in Baghdad and Beyond From 2003 through 2010, more than 200,000 men and women deployed to Iraq. US Army LTC Darron Wright, a proven combat leader, joins forces with author Mike Walling to lift the veil on the Iraq War, revealing the build-up of troops; the equipping, training, and planning; the capture of Saddam Hussein; the formation of the new Government; and the last patrol. Through vivid stories and military documents, this provides readers with a first-hand of the full conflict.1 vol, 392 pgs 2012 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-212650 Wroth, Hanlie NORTH OF THE RED LINE: Recollections of the Border War by Members of the SADF and SWATF: 1966-1989 Over the years, much has been written about individuals and the forces and their operations in what became commonly known as South Africa's Border War, or Grens Oorlog, but never before has the human spirit of this 23-year-old conflict been so graphically and unashamedly captured and chronicled as in this book. Equally unique, was the exclusive use of social media to invite and encourage individuals to tell their personal stories, without apology or recrimination, and so provide an indelible oral history of the war. Color & b/w photos, and illustrations.

Over a period of three years, 21,000 of them spoke: national service troops, permanent force officers, aviators, aircrew, medics, submariners and padres. Erstwhile antagonists also stepped up to the plate, placing their own personal first-hand experiences amongst those of their enemies of yesterday: Russians, Cubans, Angolans and SWAPO.

The story is further enriched by the inclusion of a rich plethora of hitherto unseen 'unofficial' photographs of stolen memories, in a war situation where the taking of any such photographs was strictly prohibited. Veterans unabashedly wear their hearts on their sleeves, speaking of the psychological impact of untold tragedy and grief; of bravery and unmitigated fear; of shenanigans and mischievous escapades to relieve the pressures of war; of miracles and fate; and of camaraderie.1 vol, 540 pgs 2016 SOUTH AFRICA, 30 DEGREES SOUTH PUBLISHERS
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1-226130 Yates. Athol THE EVOLUTION OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Using a combination of investment in its nationals, engagement of expatriates, and the purchase of cutting edge military hardware, the UAE Armed Forces has become the Arab region's most capable military . In the last decade, it has also gained considered experience through its military operations which have been undertaken in Afghanistan, Libya, Iraq, Syria, and Yemen.

Includes background information on the country, the enduring roles of the military and the history of each military service, plus details on the political and command structure governing the military, manpower and materiel characteristics, and profiles of the military sheikhs of this growing regional powerhouse. Includes 25 figures and 25 tables.
1 vol, 380 pgs 2020 UK, HELION AND COMPANY
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1-PK003 POKEMON V3:Sister & Cerulean City(75 mins) 1 vol, 1 pgs 1999
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1-194300 PERSIAN INCURSION - Israel and a Nuclear Iran Persian Incursion explores the political and military effects of an Israeli military campaign against Iran. It uses rules adapted from Harpoon 4 to resolve the military action. But its goal is to look beyond the military action by modeling the political and intelligence actions and consequences of a potential political conflict by including a card-based diplomatic/political component to the game.

Players spend Political, Intelligence, and Military Points to influence allies or enemies, purchase reinforcements, execute military strikes, or shape their own domestic opinion. Players choose variable starting conditions that shape scenarios, while random strategic events influence play in unexpected ways.

Persian Incursion provides comprehensive and detailed information on:

Orders of battle for the Israeli and Iranian Air Forces and the Iranian Air Defense Force
Analysis of the Iranian nuclear and oil infrastructure
Iranian ballistic missiles and Israeli anti-ballistic missile defenses
Target folders for Iranian nuclear facilities, oil terminals, refineries, and airfields
Variable starting conditions

17 x 22-inch full color map; Short Deck of 'Super Cards' (4.25 x 6 inches); Two full decks of playing cards (110 cards); Cardboard counters and dice.1 vol, 110 pgs 2010 US, CLASH OF ARMS
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1-195520 BORODINO '41 - WWII Eastern Front Battle for the Moscow Highway October 11-18, 1941. Based on the award winning Black Sea Black Death game system, Borodino '41 uses a map scale of 800 meters (one half mile) per hex, three or four impulses per daily turn, with infantry battalions and tanks and anti-tank guns by company (battery). The units are played mostly face down, with dummies, to recreate the Fog of War. Combat involves fire, and assault, which are influenced by troop morale, terrain effects, armor support, engineers, and various other specialized units. Included are some of the best troops of both sides, as well as Soviet reserve infantry, and tanks ranging from Pzkpfw IIIs and IVs, BT-7s, T-26s, T-34s, a few KV-1s, amphibious T-38s, and even a T-28 company without engines!

The game uses an updated version of the Black Sea system, with relatively little chrome and a high level of excitement. The impulse based game system keeps both players actively involved. Localized swings in initiative are common, and the situation presents many counterattack options for the Soviet player, even though he is on the operational defensive.1 vol, 1 pgs 2011 US, CLASH OF ARMS
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1-198790 AMATEURS TO ARMS; War of 1812 Historical simulation of the War of 1812, Americans vs. British/Canadians, that's playable in three hours or less. The game includes all of the theaters of battle including the US/Canadian border and the Great Lakes, the wilderness of the Northwest, the Atlantic Coast of the US, the civilized Indians of the South, and the site of Andrew Jackson's dramatic victory at New Orleans.

Components include: 22x34-inch period style map, deck of 150 full color cards, 352 5/8-inch full color counters, 30 wood expedition markers, multiple cardstock charts and player aids, 12-page rulebook, designer notes and historical commentary book, and two 10-sided dice. 1 vol, 1 pgs 2012 US, CLASH OF ARMS
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1-AAB52 AXIS & ALLIES 15MM MINIATURES:War At Sea BOOSTER 2 (5) miniatures and stat cards.1 vol, 5 pgs 2008 US, AVALON HILL
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1-ST195 S&T #195:BORODINO & FRIEDLAND Contents: Friedland to Borodino, 1807-12 W. Gray
Korea 1950-51 J. Miranda
Commonwealth Div. in Korea B. Train
FYI Editors
Simulation: Borodino & Friedland W. Dippel & J. Werth
1 vol, 54 pgs 2001 CA, DECISION GAMES
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1-956015 Bomba, Ty World at War #15- Soft Underbelly:Italy 1943 The War in Southern Italy, 1943 (SU). It's an intermediate-complexity, two-player wargame simulating that historic World War II campaign. It may also be used to explore the 'what ifs' inherent in the situation had the German high command chosen to react to the Allied landings in a much different manner: making that effort's defeat Berlin's main strategic goal for late 1943 (Operation Wacht am Tiber). The design therefore combines factual historical detail with studied counter-factual analysis to present players with a situation that will be familiar to most of them, while at the same time allowing for an easy and seamless transition into the less certain realm of alternative history.

Each extra-large-hex on the 34x22' mapsheet equals 11 miles (18 km) when measured from side to opposite side. Each game turn represents between two and 15 days, depending on the exact time of year of each one. That is, as the autumn weather worsens, and attrition and the inevitable declines in soldier morale and force-robustness take their tolls, each game turn comes to represent a longer period of time. That approach allows for the smooth building into the system of what would otherwise be burdensome factors of weather, ground conditions, operational tempo, etc. Every ground unit represents a division or division-equivalent (176 large-size NATO-style).

The game uses the well-liked system originally created by Ben Knight for Victory in Normandy. There are approximately 14,500 words in the rules. A complete game of SU generally takes from four to five hours to complete, and it's suitable for solitaire play. Rules cover such things as: Allied end-run second invasions, Luftwaffe seaport raids, reinforcements, withdrawals, paratroop drops, naval gun support, both sides' army and corps organizational schemes, German tactical superiority, tactical and strategic airpower and much more.
1 vol, 62 pgs 2010 CA, DECISION GAMES
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1-956016 Bomba, Ty World at War #16 - Partizan Partizan is a two-player, intermediate-complexity, historical simulation of the struggle between the Communists and the Axis occupation forces for mastery of Yugoslavia 1941-1944. The 228 iconic and NATO-style counter-mix includes the brigades and divisions of German, Italian, Hungarian, Croatian, Bulgarian, and Ustashi units, as well as all the Partisan forces and Marshal Tito himself (the Chetniks are handled abstractly). Partisan units' exact strengths are mostly unknown by the Axis player (via 'tried' and 'untried' counter-sides).

The 34x22-inch extra-large-hex map contains various infrastructure (warehouses, fuel dumps, bridges, and so on) as well as resource hexes representing strategic mineral deposits, such as bauxite, copper and chromium, which the Axis player must protect, along with routes from them back to Germany, while also guarding possible invasion beaches along the coast. 1 vol, 62 pgs 2010 CA, DECISION GAMES
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1-WAHOO Bomba, Ty WAHOO!: The Battle of Washington July 8 1863 -- Board Game Alternate-history game covering the climactic 8 July 1863 Battle of Washington. One player takes the role of Robert E. Lee, commander of the Army of Northern Virginia, while the other player represents a combined Lincoln/Grant persona.

The game postulates that on the second day at the Battle of Gettysburg, the Confederate attack began earlier... Little Round Top was overrun and the bulk of the Army of the Potomac was forced to fall back on Baltimore to regroup.

The Confederate player is trying to conquer the City of Washington while (optimally) also destroying the Northerner's high command. The degree in which the Rebels succeed or fail is measured in victory points. This basically means, barring Lincoln's death, the Confederate player must gain control of the Capitol and the White House hexes to win.1 vol, 1 pgs 1991 US, XTE CORP
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1-198780 Kettler, Ed STEEL TYPHOON Scenario Book: Building on Clash of Arms' critically acclaimed 'The Rising Sun,' Steel Typhoon features 36 scenarios covering the biggest and most famous naval battles of WWII in the Pacific: Rabaul, Truk, the Marianas, Leyte, and Okinawa plus hypothetical scenarios that challenge the players with historical alternatives.

Designed specifically for the Command at Sea 4th edition rules, Steel Typhoon, along with the data supplements 'American Fleets' and 'The Emperor's Fleet' completes the picture of the USN versus the IJN in the Pacific Theater during the latter half of World War II. Steel Typhoon includes three full-color countersheets with all the ships, aircraft and game markers to make the Pacific War come to life on your tabletop.1 vol, 1 pgs 2012 US, CLASH OF ARMS
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1-956022 Miranda, Joseph WORLD AT WAR 22: Minsk '44 The second game in Joseph Miranda's new East Front Battles Series, which began with Guards Tank in issue 13 -- covers the crucial exploitation phase of the great Soviet summer offensive against the Germans' Army Group Center, in June of 1944. The game utilizes the classic quad series rules' mechanics and a retreat-emphasizing differential combat system to encourage encirclement tactics, so typical of Soviet armor strategy during World War II.

Minsk is a two-player (Soviet versus German) operational level game. The game includes 228 medium-sized die-cut counters, with the division as the primary maneuver unit, and also includes air units, untried units, blown bridge markers, and headquarters units. The colorful map features the area of the Third Belorussian Front during Operation Bagration, with each hex representing approximately 2 miles across, and includes such prominent locations as Berezina and the transportation center of Minsk.

The rules entail a variety of standard and unique rules, such as Railroad Movement, 'What if' Optional Reinforcements, Blowing Bridges, Untried Units, and the full range of historical unit formations, such as 5th Guards Tank Army, and the 505th Heavy Armor unit, etc.

Victory in the game is determined by the accumulation of VP for control of important hexes, as well as evacuating friendly units

Other articles include:

* Green US Forces at Kasserine, 1943. The fierce German counterattack against rookie US forces in North Africa that led to Patton's promotion to army command.
* Savo Island. A revisionist interpretation of this near-miss Japanese naval victory off the coast of Guadalcanal late in 1942.
* Hitler's Military Conferences. An analysis of the procedures Hitler used to arrive at his big military decisions1 vol, 62 pgs 2011 CA, DECISION GAMES
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1-COM025 Raicer, Ted COMMAND #25: WHEN EAGLES FIGHT - WWI in the East Game covers the entire Eastern Front of The Great War from 1914 to the end. Game 25 miles/hex , 1-2 months/turn, 171 counters, and 22x34-inch map. Includes magazine.
1 vol, 60 pgs 1990's CA, XTR PUBLISHING
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1-COM020 Tschanz, David COMMAND #20: CORTES - Conquest of the Aztec Empire Two-player wargame that covers the epic three month siege of Tenochtitlan, the climactic 1521 battle for control of Mexico. Game includes 14 pages of rules, 144 5/8-inch counters, and a 22x34-inch map. Includes Human Sacrifice Rules. Includes magazine.1 vol, 60 pgs 1990's CA, XTR PUBLISHING
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1-CH041 various CRITICAL HIT: Vol 4 No 1 Volume 4, Number 1 of Critical Hit Magazine comes with new expansions for Advanced Squad Leader.

Included are the following articles:
* Fighting Soldiers from the Sky (ASL paradrops)
* Big Cat's Den (Designer Notes and play notes for that scenario)
* Cold Reception (Scenario replay of that scenario)
* Dictum Concentrate (ASL strategy article)
* SW Teams and MG Crews (variant rules)
* The Weapons Pit (variant rules)

There is also a countersheet with a few new vehicles and the 'Weapons Pit'

Also, it contains the following scenarios:
CH73: THE STAND OFF; 18 September, 1941; Outside of Romny, Russia
CH74: TROTEVAL FARM; 24 July, 1944; Near Verrieres, France
CH75: THE BIG CAT'S DEN; 19 August, 1944; St. Lambert-Sur-Dives, France
CH76: HURTGEN HELL; 6 October 1944; Hurtgen Forest, Germany
CH77: DROP ZONE A; 24 March 1945, Two miles west of Hamminkeln, Germany
CH78: THE OUTSKIRTS OF LEMBERG; 12 September 1939; Lemberg, Poland
CH79: BAR's AGAINST PANZERS; 26 December 1944; Verdenne, Belgium
CH80: CUT THE LINE; 17 December 1941; Route 1 near Ragay, Bicol Peninsula, the Philippines1 vol, 52 pgs 1997 US, CRITICAL HIT, INC
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1-901043 ECW N&Q: ISSUES #1-#43 1 vol, 40 pgs
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1-901057 ENGLISH CIVIL WAR TIMES: ISSUE #57 ECW1 vol, 40 pgs 2001 LEIGH-ON-SEA, PARTIZAN
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1-901058 ENGLISH CIVIL WAR TIMES: ISSUE #58 ECW1 vol, 40 pgs 2002 LEIGH-ON-SEA, PARTIZAN
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1-903003 NAPOLEONIC N&Q: ISSUE #3 1 vol, 40 pgs 1991 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-903005 NAPOLEONIC N&Q: ISSUE #5 1 vol, 40 pgs 1992 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-903017 AGE OF NAPOLEON: ISSUE #17 1 vol, 56 pgs 1995 UK. PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-904059 1ST EMPIRE: ISSUE #59 Napoleonic magazine1 vol, 42 pgs 2001 UK, FIRST EMPIRE PUBLISH
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1-904083 1ST EMPIRE: ISSUE #83 THIS ISSUE...Dutch Artillery at Waterloo, Craonne1814, The Failed Franco-Russian Expedition toIndia 1801, Liberation of the Netherlands, RussianLosses at Austerlitz...and more1 vol, 42 pgs 2005 UK, FIRST EMPIRE PUBLISH
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1-904087 1ST EMPIRE: ISSUE #87 1 vol, 42 pgs 2006 UK, FIRST EMPIRE PUBLISH
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1-908255 WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED:ISSUE #255 JAN 2009 1 vol, 84 pgs 2009 UK, STRATAGEM PUBLICATION
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1-909001 PAINTING WAR, Issue #1 - WWII Germans This premier issue covers WWII Germans. In it you will find 'Step by Step' painting guides for different types of German soldiers. From a general painting guide of a 28mm figure, up how to paint the emblems of helmets or the different camouflages used by Germans. In addition, this issue includes a 15mm painting guide, for those who prefer to play with smaller scales. Also, you will find three pages with information about epaulettes colors and rank symbols from all branches of the German army.

Finally, over 36 painted show models (one per page) - by Artizan Design, Warlord, Crusader Miniatures and a model sculpted by Michael Broadbent exclusively for the magazine- of the whole conflict.

From Grenadiers from the France invasion in 1939, to Fallchirmsjagers that fought in the Battle of the Bulge. Thus, this publication offers the possibility to find all info you need to paint your German soldiers to play Bolt Action, Flames of War, or for any destination you want.

Future issues, though the projected dates seem to have been missed
PW002 Napoleonics: French Army in Campaign - September 2013
PW003 WWII: British Army in Campaign - December 2013
PW004 Napoleonics: British Army in Campaign - March 2014
PW005 Ancients:The Roman Army
PW006 Ancients: Enemies of Rome 1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 SPAIN
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1-910056 COURIER ISSUE #56 1 vol, 48 pgs 1992
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1-910081 COURIER, THE: ISSUE #81 1 vol, 64 pgs 2001 BROCKTON, THE COURIER
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1-910085 COURIER, THE: ISSUE #85 Includes MARCHING INTO ZULULAND-Campaign rulesusing TSATF, CIVIL DISORDER-rules for gamingcivil disturbances, WARGAMERS GUIDE TO THE RUSSIANNAVY 1792-1815, figure reveiws, hobby news.1 vol, 64 pgs 2002 BROCKTON, THE COURIER
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1-910087 COURIER, THE: ISSUE #87 1 vol, 64 pgs 2003 BROCKTON, THE COURIER
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1-910088 COURIER, THE: ISSUE #88 1 vol, 64 pgs 2003 BROCKTON, THE COURIER
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1-910V3/1 COURIER Vol III, No 1 1 vol, 52 pgs 1981
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1-910V5/1 COURIER Vol V, No 1 1 vol, 52 pgs 1984
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1-910V7/1 COURIER Vol VII, No 1 1 vol, 52 pgs 1986
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1-910V8/6 COURIER Vol VIII, No 6 1 vol, 52 pgs 1988
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1-910V9/3 COURIER Vol IX, No 3 1 vol, 52 pgs 1990
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1-910V9/6 COURIER Vol IX, No 6 1 vol, 52 pgs 1990
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1-911010 BATTLEFIELDS:ISSUE #10 1 vol, 48 pgs 2001 UK, PARTIZAN PRESS
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1-913114 MWAN #114 1 vol, 192 pgs 2001 US, HAL THINGLUM
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1-913128 MWAN #128 1 vol, 192 pgs 2004 US, LEGIO X
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1-913130 MWAN #130 1 vol, 192 pgs 2004 US, LEGIO X
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1-913132 MWAN #132 1 vol, 192 pgs 2004 US, LEGIO X, INC
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1-913133 MWAN #133 1 vol, 192 pgs 2004 US, LEGIO X, INC
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1-914009S VAE VICTUS SPECIAL #9:Prohibition, Siege/Conquest 1 vol, 60 pgs 2007 PARIS, HISTOIRE & COLLECT
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1-914024 VAE VICTUS #24:LE MARZ 1918 1 vol, 60 pgs 2000 PARIS, HISTOIRE COLLECTIO
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1-914025 VAE VICTUS #25:KHARKOV 1943 1 vol, 60 pgs 2000 PARIS, HISTOIRE COLLECTIO
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1-914026 VAE VICTUS #26:FORMIGNG 1450 & POITERS 1356 1 vol, 60 pgs 2000 PARIS, HISTOIRE COLLECTIO
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1-914035 VAE VICTUS #35:MARENGO 1 vol, 60 pgs 2000 PARIS, HISTOIRE COLLECTIO
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1-914038 VAE VICTUS #38:WAR OF 1870 1 vol, 60 pgs 2001 PARIS, HISTOIRE & COLLECT
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1-914048 VAE VICTIS # 48: 1944 ARDENNES Articles include: L'offensive des ardennes, Les Regles de jeux avec figurines, Barbarossa to Berlin, A contre Pied, Ondurman, L'incroyable reussite militaire des cites grecques, American Conquest, Hearts of Iron, Jutland, Totenkopf vs Hourra, Medieval total war: le combat tactique, and more. 1 vol, 60 pgs 2002 PARIS, HISTOIRE & COLLECT
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1-914051 VAE VICTIS # 51: KURSK Articles include: Encart-jeu: en pointe toujours III : Koursk 1943, Au soleil d'Austerlitz, Objectif Fachoda, Brute Force, De Summer a Constantinople, La Premiere chute de l'Aigle, Nouveautes regles figurines, and more.1 vol, 60 pgs 2003 PARIS, HISTOIRE & COLLECT
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1-914053 VAE VICTIS # 53: CHAMPS DE BATAILLE-ASIA Articles include: Encart-jeu: champs de bataille IV, Rise of the roman republic, Lock and Load, L'histoire avec des cartes, Guerilla 2, Stalingrad la bataille insensee, Ecole de guerre : jours de gloire campagne, Normandie 44, Ecole de guerre : camp d'entrainement pour l'artillerie, Les regles avec figurines, and more.1 vol, 60 pgs 2003 PARIS, HISTOIRE & COLLECT
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1-914054 VAE VICTIS # 54: BATAILLE DE MEGGIDO 1456 BC Articles include: Dragon, Les regles avec figurines, L'empire contre-attaque, Attaque a l'aube, Solferino, Ecole de guerre : Revue de blindes, Revolution et empire, Champ de bataille 4, and more.1 vol, 60 pgs 2003 PARIS, HISTOIRE & COLLECT
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1-914055 VAE VICTUS #55:BATAILLE DE SOLFERINO 1 vol, 60 pgs 2003 PARIS, HISTOIRE & COLLECT
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1-914061 VAE VICTUS #61:EBRE 1938 Spanish Civil War 1 vol, 60 pgs 2005 PARIS, HISTOIRE & COLLECT
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1-914072 VAE VICTUS #72:Korsun 1944 1 vol, 60 pgs 2006 PARIS, HISTOIRE & COLLECT
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1-914082 VAE VICTUS #82:Roumanie 1944 1 vol, 60 pgs 2008 PARIS, HISTOIRE & COLLECT
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1-914085 VAE VICTUS #85: 1 vol, 60 pgs 2009 PARIS, HISTOIRE & COLLECT
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1-914098 VAE VICTIS # 98: May 2011 Operation Norwind Special Issue, includes a board game on NORDWIND. English language rules can be downloaded at vaevictis.histoireetcollections.com/bonus.hml

Articles include:

ANALYSIS: Red Poppies (WG), Labyrinth (GMT), Ottoman Sunset (VPG), Command & Colors Napoleonics (GMT), White October (Battles), The Hell of Stalingrad (CoA), Tide at Sunrise (MMP), and Field of Battle.

ANALYSE + COMPTE-RENDU: We Must Tell the Emperor (VPG)

ART DE LA GUERRE: La liberation de Belgrade, and, Les Guerres de Religon (2e partie)

ART DE LA GUERRE + JEU EN ENCART: La bataille de Fort Alamo 1836

SCENARIOS: Yougoslavie 1944 pour ASL, Combat Commander, Blitzkrieg Commander

HOBBY: Les multiples facettes du jeu avec figurines1 vol, 60 pgs 2015 FRANCE, CERIGO EDITIONS
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1-914098G VAE VICTIS # 98: May 2011 Operation Nordwind Game Only Special Issue, includes a board game on NORDWIND. English language rules can be downloaded at vaevictis.histoireetcollections.com/bonus.hml
1 vol, 60 pgs 2015 FRANCE, CERIGO EDITIONS
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1-915199 PRACTICAL WARGAMMER YEAR BOOK 1999 Best of series1 vol, 100 pgs 1999 LONDON, NEXUS PUBLISHING
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1-916000 MW: Back Issues 450, 452, 455, 458, 461, 463, 465, 467, 469 Clearing out recent MINIATURE WARGAMES (MW) back issues 450, 459, 461, 475, 477 and 479 for $4.00 each plus postage or 5 issues for $14.95 plus Postage. If we run out of an issue, we will substitute another issue. If you wanted to sample MW, here's your (greatly discounted) chance. Normally $10 each.1 vol, 60 pgs 2020-2022 UK, ATLANTIC PUBLISHERS
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1-920043 OSPREY MILITARY JOURNAL:#4/3 1 vol, 64 pgs 2002 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-921269 ARMES MILITARIA #269 1 vol, 70 pgs 2007 PARIS, HISTOIRE & COLLECT
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1-924002S STEEL MASTERS SPECIAL #2: IDF 1 vol, 84 pgs 2014 PARIS, HISTOIRE & COLLECT
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1-924013T STEEL MASTERS THEME ISSUE #13 Special Forces 1941-2011 Articles include: Historique : le LRDG, Chevrolet 30 CWT 1/35, Land Rover Pink Panther 1/35, Kudu Rhodesien 1/35, Jackal 1/35, VM90 Torpedo 1/35, and Tatra SOT 815 1/35.1 vol, 84 pgs 2011 PARIS, HISTOIRE & COLLECT
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1-924998B STEEL MASTERS BINDER: HOLDS (12) ISSUES 1 vol, 1 pgs
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1-925057S SOLDATANI #57S:Le Petit Soldat 2005 Special English/Italian Text.1 vol, 84 pgs 2006 GENOVA, AURIGA PUBLISHING
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1-927003 MILITARIA:1/3 1 vol, 36 pgs 2000 GERMANY, POTSDAM PATZWALL
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1-931004S RAVAGE HS #4:Scenarios & Campaigns Clearing out back issues, check out this French Syfy & Fantasy magazine at 75% discount.1 vol, 60 pgs 2006 PARIS, HISTOIRE & COLLECT
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1-931017 RAVAGE #17 1 vol, 84 pgs 2003 PARIS, HISTOIRE & COLLECT
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1-931038 RAVAGE #38:Role Playing, SF, ELECTRONIC GAMES 1 vol, 1 pgs 2006 PARIS, HISTOIRE & COLLECT
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1-933017S RAIDS #17 SPECIAL:French Army Special Forces 1 vol, 96 pgs 2005 PARIS, HISTOIRE & COLLECT
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1-934041 WINGMASTER #41 1 vol, 84 pgs 2004 PARIS, HISTOIRE & COLLECT
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1-934042 WINGMASTER #42 1 vol, 84 pgs 2004 PARIS, HISTOIRE & COLLECT
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1-934047 WINGMASTER #47 1/72 FW 190D-13, 1/48 FW 189A-1, 1/32 Ki-84 Hayate1 vol, 84 pgs 2005 PARIS, HISTOIRE & COLLECT
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1-934048 WINGMASTER #48 1 vol, 84 pgs 2005 PARIS, HISTOIRE & COLLECT
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2-935013 WARGAMES-SOLDIERS & STRATEGY:#13 THE CRUSADES SPECIAL FEATURE:26 pgs with fig illust, scenarios,painting guide and more; IN-DEPTH ARTICLES: Custer at Gettysburg; Panzers at Gazala-Flames of War scenario and more1 vol, 68 pgs 2006 MADRID, REVISTAS PROFESIO
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1-935037 WARGAMES-SOLDIERS & STRATEGY:#37 SEPT 2008 CONTENTS: The Battle of Ligny 1815; The Polish Cavalry in WWII with two scenarios one for Flames of War the other Blitzkrieg Commander and more.1 vol, 68 pgs 2008 MADRID, REVISTAS PROFESIO
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1-935040 WARGAMES-SOLDIERS & STRATEGY:#40 JAN 2009 DOSSIER: Fall of Afrika 1940-1943. Legends of the Old West; Blitzkrieg Commander Scenarios for Afrika; 28mm conversions; Build a Medieval French Castle and lots more1 vol, 68 pgs 2009 MADRID, REVISTAS PROFESIO
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1-935998 WSS:#131-136(6) ISSUE SUB Wargames Soldiers and Strategy returns to the magazine stands with a new publisher (the same publisher as Ancient Warfare magazine and Medieval Warfare magazine), but the same great wargaming content. Single issues available, too.

Subscription (6) issues Post Paid12 vol, 720 pgs 2011 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-940002 HM GAMER:#2 CONTENTS:Battle of Balaclava using 'Charge of theLight Brigade Rules'; Collecting & Gaming with54mm Plastics; Call to Honor, DeGaulle 1940 MiniCampaign; after actions reports and much more1 vol, 80 pgs 2005 US, LEGIO X, INC
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1-940003 HM GAMER:#3 CONTENTS:Creating Magenta-building the Battlefield circa 1859; Thoughts on getting into Colonial War-gaming; Examination of the 10th Century Arab Military; Russo-Japanese Battle of Mukden; + more1 vol, 80 pgs 2005 US, LEGIO X, INC
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1-940004 HM GAMER:#4 Building a 1939 Polish Army; The Cid and Valenica; Goons in the Woods 1934 Gangsters; ACW Antietam and Gettysburg Wargame Battle reports.1 vol, 80 pgs 2005 US, LEGIO X, INC
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1-940006 HM GAMER:#6 1 vol, 80 pgs 2006 US, LEGIO X, INC
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1-941024 DADI & PIOMBO(Dice&Lead):#24 Bagrada 255BC Punic Wars Battle; Italians in the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars; Painting a WWII US Paratrooper; Part II of AIRWAR over Vietnam and much more.1 vol, 44 pgs 2005 ITALY, DADI & PIOMBO
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1-941025 DADI & PIOMBO(Dice&Lead):#25 Varna Crusade 1442-1444; Castligone 1796 scenario for GRANDE ARMEE; The Devil's Charge-FOW scenario; Nordligen 1634-POW scenario; The Escorta modern scenario; 28mm Byzantium Fig Reviews1 vol, 44 pgs 2006 ITALY, DADI & PIOMBO
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1-941026 DADI & PIOMBO(Dice&Lead):#26 Montlhery 1465 French Lords unite against Lois XI; The Sea Peoples-units/organization and painting guide; Torino 1702; Gazala 1942; Ancient Model Building; lot's of color, Italian/English.1 vol, 44 pgs 2006 ITALY, DADI & PIOMBO
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1-941027 DADI & PIOMBO(Dice&Lead):#27 1 vol, 44 pgs 2006 ITALY, DADI & PIOMBO
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1-941028 DADI & PIOMBO(Dice&Lead):#28 1 vol, 44 pgs 2007 ITALY, DADI & PIOMBO
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1-941029 DADI & PIOMBO(Dice&Lead):#29 CONTENTS:Duppel 1864 by Bruce Weigle; 13 Days of the Alamo; Burma 1944-45; Frederick the Great's Hussars-painting guide and more.1 vol, 44 pgs 2007 ITALY, DADI & PIOMBO
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1-941030 DADI & PIOMBO(Dice&Lead):#30 Mongols in Korea-part 2; Battle of Lodi; The American Army in WWII; The first Punic War etc.1 vol, 44 pgs 2007 ITALY, DADI & PIOMBO
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1-941031 DADI & PIOMBO(Dice&Lead):#31 1 vol, 44 pgs 2007 ITALY, DADI & PIOMBO
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1-941032 DADI & PIOMBO(Dice&Lead):#32 Trafalgar 1805 with scenarios for Cape Finisterre and Trafalgar; Using cork to make buildings-PaulW ard shows us how to build a Control Tower and much more.1 vol, 44 pgs 2007 ITALY, DADI & PIOMBO
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1-941035 DADI & PIOMBO(Dice&Lead):#35 1 vol, 56 pgs 2008 ITALY, DADI & PIOMBO
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1-941036 DADI & PIOMBO(Dice&Lead):#36 The Raetian Wars; Axis Last Stand in Tunisia; Bailen 1808; The French and Indian War and lots more.1 vol, 56 pgs 2009 ITALY, DADI & PIOMBO
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1-941037 DADI & PIOMBO(Dice&Lead):#37 The Great Welsh Revolt; Governolo 1848; Agnadello 1509 an Impetus scenario & lots more.1 vol, 56 pgs 2009 ITALY, DADI & PIOMBO
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1-941038 DADI & PIOMBO(Dice&Lead):#38 1 vol, 56 pgs 2009 ITALY, DADI & PIOMBO
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1-941039 DADI & PIOMBO(Dice&Lead):#39 Vienna 1683; St. Mathieu 1944; Battle in the Teutoburg forest: Scenario for Impetus and lots more.1 vol, 56 pgs 2009 ITALY, DADI & PIOMBO
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1-941040 DADI & PIOMBO(Dice&Lead):#40 Plancenoit 1815

Free Companies in Impetus Companies in free Impetus
including an official beta list Including an official beta list.

The battle of Mutulus 452 AD, battle report of a fictional Patrician Roman battle.

Fog and Impetus tournament reports Fog and Impetus tournament reports

The End of the Mayan world

Gela 1943, Rapid Fire Scenario Gela 1943, Rapid Fire Scenario


1 vol, 56 pgs 2010 ITALY, DADI & PIOMBO
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1-945027 BATTLEGAMES MAGAZINE #27 Articles include:

Visiting The Beast In Its Lair: A visit to Gripping Beast, including a game of Saga.

The Race to St Leger: A game of I Ain't Been Shot Mum with a post- D-Day teaser, pitching the Royal Dragoon Guards and Green Howards against an outnumbered but expertly-handled German defense.

Command Challenge: Malatitze. The Great Northern War battle of Malatitze. This has all the classic components of a dawn raid, set in this much-neglected corner of the horse and musket era -- and of course, it's easy to convert to whatever period you prefer.1 vol, 48 pgs 2011 UK, ATLANTIC PUBLISHERS
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1-946002 TOUCHING HISTORY #2:Recreating History-ECW Terrain & Modelling the English Civil War, with100's of color pics the author's work detail thishow to build, paint etc.1 vol, 84 pgs 2006 UK, TOUCHING HISTORY
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1-947016 MILITOYS:#16 COLLECTING TOY SOLDIERS/TANKS/PLANES 1 vol, 86 pgs 2007 PARIS, HISTOIRE & COLLECT
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1-949003 PRETORIEN:#3:Battles & Soldiers Ancient/Medieval 8.5x11.5, full color illust/maps/plates1 vol, 84 pgs 2007 FRANCE, LCV
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1-949006 PRETORIEN:#6:Battles & Soldiers Ancient/Medieval 1 vol, 84 pgs 2008 FRANCE, LE LIVRE CHEZ VOU
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1-949008 PRETORIEN:#8: 1 vol, 84 pgs 2008 FRANCE, LE LIVRE CHEZ VOU
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1-949010 PRETORIEN:#10 1 vol, 84 pgs 2009 FRANCE, LE LIVRE CHEZ VOU
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1-951005 TECNICHE AVANZATE #5: CONTENTS: Sd.Kfz. 251/10 Dragon 1/35; Cassino 1944Dragon 1/35; Diorama 'Il Bottino' Tamiya 1/35 T-34and German 88...full color througout.1 vol, 84 pgs 2005 ITALY, AURIGA PUBLISHING
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1-954033 ANCIENT WARFARE:Volume 3, no 3, JUNE/JULY 2009 THEME:Classical Heroes; articles on Homer, Heroic Combat; Phillip, Alexander and the Homeric Ethos; Divine Battle Frenzy; Seven against Thebes; The Shield of Achilles; Heroes of the Roman Army.1 vol, 60 pgs 2011 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-954043 ANCIENT WARFARE:Volume 4, no 3, June/July 2010 Theme: Justinian's fireman: the campaigns of Belisarius.

The western and central portion of the Roman Empire disintegrated during the 5th Century, to be replaced by numerous barbarian kingdoms. Culture, science, and centralized administration - the key elements of what is generally considered 'Western Civilization' - were preserved in the eastern Roman or Byzantine Empire centered around Constantinople. But as Justinian I ascended to the Byzantine throne in 527 AD, his domain was under pressure from all sides. Theoderic the Great ruled the Ostrogoth empire in Italy and Moesia, pursuing an anti-Byzantine policy. The Vandal fleet based in North Africa preyed on Byzantine shipping in the Mediterranean. To the East, the cold war with the Persian Sassanids was turning hot.
Boeotian crack troops - the Theban Sacred Band.


1 vol, 60 pgs 2011 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-954045 ANCIENT WARFARE: Volume 4.5 October 2010 Theme: Fighting for the Gods - Warfare and Religion

For the Greeks and Romans of the archaic and classical eras, wars were often fought when oaths and treaties, made sacred from having been witnessed before the gods, were broken. Who won, they believed, was a matter for the gods to decide. Before battle commenced, city states, soldiers and their senior officers actively curried favor with the gods to improve their odds of ultimate victory - or at least of survival. Studying how the Greeks and Romans understood the relationship between gods and men provides a vital glimpse into the mindset of the ancient warrior.

Articles: Inside a temple of Mithras. Secrets of a military cult; Sparta Refuses to Fight - Pious inaction during the Persian invasions; 'Consular suicide - The practicalities of devotio; Epona in Roman service - Military worship of a horse goddess; In the name of Ahuramazda - Darius' wars against the Elamites and Scythians; The Sign of Constantine's Vision: Religion and theLate Roman Shield; The Frankish Constantine - Clovis' Conversion at Tolbiac.

The Debate: Duncan B. Campbell, The fate of the Ninth: the curious disappearance of Legio IX Hispana. In 1954, Rosemary Sutcliff published a novel about Roman Britain. It caught the imagination of an entire generation of readers with its tale of the Ninth Legion, destroyed in the mists of Scotland. A BBC dramatization captivated a fresh generation in 1977. And now a new motion picture is set to revive interest in the fate of the Lost Legion. But was it really destroyed in Britain during the reign of Hadrian? Or have we fallen for a myth that should have been laid to rest fifty years ago?1 vol, 60 pgs 2011 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-954046 ANCIENT WARFARE: Volume 4.6 December 2010 Theme: Royal stalemate: Hellenistic kingdoms at War. Includes articles on: Disciplinary Measures - The Amphipolis Regulation, Bright Colors and Uniformity - Hellenistic Military Costume, At the Edge of Hellenism - Armies of the Greeks in Bactria and India, Battle of Raphia 217 BC, Macedon's Last Hurrah - The Third Macedonian War and Pydna, Fighting on All Sides - Thracian Mercenaries of the Hellenistic Era, Sticks and stones - Low Tech and Improvised Weapons, and Women in Roman Forts - Residents, Visitors or Barred From Entry.1 vol, 60 pgs 2011 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-954901 ANCIENT WARFARE:Special No 1-Teutoburg Forest SPECIAL ISSUE: Augustus' campaigns in Germania; the Campaign of 9AD; The Germanic Warriors; The search for the battlefield; The battlefield today; Roman Fortifications on the Rhine.1 vol, 76 pgs 2011 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-954998 ANCIENT WARFARE: (V17.3-18.2)6 Issue Subscription 1 vol, 60 pgs 2011 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-954998B ANCIENT WARFARE:Binders The binder comes with 12 coated metal rods to secure your magazines in their folder without damaging them, while at the same time allowing easy removal from the binder if needed. Now with whitespace for registering the issues contained in the binder1 vol, 1 pgs 2011 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-955008 NAPOLEON 1ST:#8 Borodino Lots of color illust/maps, o/b's0 vol, 0 pgs 2008 FRANCE, LE LIVRE CHEZ VOU
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1-955047 STEEL ART #47:SPECIAL ISSUE ON ITALIAN TANKS Great models, previously unpublished pics.1 vol, 76 pgs 2007 GENOVA, AUGRIA PUBLISHING
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1-957005 TANK ZONE:#5 M4A3E2 Jumbo Sherman
War Weekend Motors

Churchill NA75

Mercedes 320 142 K?belwagen WK III

Focus: Sd.Kfz 250/3 Neu

Winter Rally

Renault Char D2

Jeep M151 MUTT

Restoration: 4-5 4x4 Ton Tractor White 444-T

The 'Tank Recovery Unit' 6x6 of the U.S. Army
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1 vol, 80 pgs 2009 PARIS, HISTOIRE & COLLECT
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1-962011 MEDIEVAL WARFARE Volume 1.1 - May 2011 Theme: Bouvines, rise of the French State. Also The Battle of Bouvines, The English Navy 1020-1214, The impact of swords on body armor, the Mongols in Hungary and lots more

1 vol, 60 pgs 2011 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-962998 MEDIEVAL WARFARE:(212-217) 6 Issue Subscription 1 vol, 60 pgs 2011 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-964998B ANCIENT HISTORY:Binders The binder comes with 12 coated metal rods to secure your magazines in their folder without damaging them, while at the same time allowing easy removal from the binder if needed. Now with whitespace for registering the issues contained in the binder1 vol, 1 pgs 2020 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-GEN2603 GENERAL - Vol 26 #3 Pub. supporting board games, mainly Avalon Hill1 vol, 60 pgs 1989 US, AVALON HILL
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1-GEN2701 GENERAL - Vol 27 #1 Pub. supporting board games, mainly Avalon Hill1 vol, 60 pgs 1990 US, AVALON HILL
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1-GEN2703 GENERAL - Vol 27 #3 Pub. supporting board games, mainly Avalon Hill1 vol, 60 pgs 1990 US, AVALON HILL
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1-GEN2704 GENERAL - Vol 27 #4 Pub. supporting board games, mainly Avalon Hill1 vol, 60 pgs 1990 US, AVALON HILL
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1-GEN2705 GENERAL - Vol 27 #5 Pub. supporting board games, mainly Avalon Hill1 vol, 60 pgs 1990 US, AVALON HILL
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1-GEN2802 GENERAL - Vol 28 #2 Pub. supporting board games, mainly Avalon Hill1 vol, 60 pgs 1994 US, AVALON HILL
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1-GEN2901 GENERAL - Vol 29 #1 Pub. supporting board games, mainly Avalon Hill1 vol, 60 pgs 1995 US, AVALON HILL
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1-GEN3002 GENERAL - Vol 30 #2 Pub. supporting board games, mainly Avalon Hill1 vol, 60 pgs 1996 US, AVALON HILL
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1-GEN3004 GENERAL - Vol 30 #4 Pub. supporting board games, mainly Avalon Hill1 vol, 60 pgs 1996 US, AVALON HILL
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1-OJ002 OPERATIONS: THE WARGAMING JOURNAL NO 2 Articles & commentary incl:Omaha, The Bloody Beach1 vol, 27 pgs 1991 US, THE GAMER
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1-OJ006 OPERATIONS: THE WARGAMING JOURNAL NO 6 Articles & commentary1 vol, 27 pgs 1992 US, THE GAMER
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1-OJ007 OPERATIONS: THE WARGAMING JOURNAL NO 7 Articles & commentary1 vol, 27 pgs 1992 US, THE GAMER
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1-SCR010 SCRYE: ISSUE #10 1 vol, 96 pgs 1995 FL, ILM INTERNATIONAL INC
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1-SCR042 SCRYE: VOL#4, ISSUE #2 1 vol, 96 pgs 1997 FL, ILM INTERNATIONAL INC
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1-SCR043 SCRYE: VOL#4, ISSUE #3 1 vol, 96 pgs 1997 FL, ILM INTERNATIONAL INC
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1-SCR045 SCRYE: VOL#4, ISSUE #5 1 vol, 96 pgs 1997 FL, ILM INTERNATIONAL INC
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1-SCR063 SCRYE: VOL#6.3 1 vol, 96 pgs 1999 FL, ILM INTERNATIONAL INC
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1-SCR071 SCRYE: VOL#7.1 1 vol, 96 pgs 1999 FL, ILM INTERNATIONAL INC
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1-SCR072 SCRYE #72 1 vol, 96 pgs
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1-STSP03 STRATEGY & TACTICS SPECIAL EDITION #3 Articles: Overlord, Ejidos Y Libertad!, game profiles and variants1 vol, 60 pgs 1984 US, S&T
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1-STSP04 STRATEGY & TACTICS SPECIAL EDITION #4 Articles: Armored Fist, Electronic Warfare, Drive on Stalingrad Variants1 vol, 60 pgs 1984 US, S&T
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1-916344SF various MINIATURE WARGAMES #344 Winter Special 2011 - Sci-Fi Special Issue 1 vol, 68 pgs 2011 UK, ATLANTIC PUBLISHERS
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1-916346 various MINIATURE WARGAMES: #346 February 2012 Contents include:

* The Devil's Own Breakout: D-DAY SCENARIOS
* The Battle of Celideon: ARTHUR'S SEVENTH VICTORY
* How to Handle a Woman?: REFIGHTING SECOND ST ALBANS
* The High Ground: PRINCIPLES IN ACTION
* Soor Losers: A 1745 CLASH BETWEEN PRUSSIA & AUSTRIA
* Bridge on the River Tagus: HILL'S RAID ON ALMARAZ
* Inkerman 1854: FIREWORKS IN THE FOG
* Stonewall In The Swamp: AN ACW 'WHAT IF?'
* Darker Horizons: KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON
* Modelling Project: BUILDING AN ELF WATCHTOWER1 vol, 68 pgs 2012 UK, ATLANTIC PUBLISHERS
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1-916354 various MINIATURE WARGAMES: #354 October 2012 Contents include:
* Blue Dawn Part 1: Republic Against Empire: America and Britain at War in the 1930s
* Show Report War Torn Scarborough
* Figure Focus Warm Acre Games
* Playing at Plataea Part 1: Solving The Greek Crisis
* Colours 2012 Your Full Show Preview
* The High Ground Richard III
* The Battle of Queenston Heights Part 1: Showdown On The Niagara
* Crossing the Boisey Part 2: Set Up & Rules
* Darker Horizons
* Reality Check1 vol, 68 pgs 2012 UK, ATLANTIC PUBLISHERS
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1-916357 various MINIATURE WARGAMES: #357 January 2013 Contents include: ELITE WARRIORS 3: SPARTANS (Figure Showcase:), DEATH OF THE KINGMAKER (Barney At Barnet), COMPETITION GAMING IS FUN! (Ancients), SYW BATTLE REPORT (Three Bridges), ACHTUNG PANZER! (The View From Mount Olympus), 1812 CAMPAIGN ACTION (Two Battles At Polotsk), and PART 1: SKIRMISH-STYLE (Refighting Stalingrad).1 vol, 68 pgs 2013 UK, ATLANTIC PUBLISHERS
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1-916360 various MINIATURE WARGAMES: #360 April 2013 Articles Include:

* Cupola
* Reconnaissance Report & Diary
* Chancellorsville 150 Years On: Part 1: Action At Catherine Furnace
* The Sino-Japanese War 1894-95: Part 3: The Battle Of Ping Yang
* Battlefield Africa: Part 3: Rebels & Mercs
* Salute 2013 Official Guide
* Sculpting & Painting the Salute 2013 Figure
* This Year's Theme: Jason & the Argonauts
* Hammering Route 66
* Darker Horizons
* Bish, Bash, Boche
* From the Archive1 vol, 68 pgs 2013 UK, ATLANTIC PUBLISHERS
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1-916364 various MINIATURE WARGAMES/BG: #364 August 2013 Articles Include:

* Forward Observer: Variation of Operation Market Garden plus Kickstarter news.
* Up the Creek! Making miniature canoes
* Fantasy Facts: Sci-fi first looks.
* Can I be your Condottiere? Mercenary companies of 14th and 15th century Italy, with two refights (Castagnaro 1387 and Caravaggio 1448) plus campaigning ideas.
* Command Challenge: TooFatLardies WWII platoon-level game with the British, supported by a 2-inch mortar and Bren teams, flushing the Germans out of woodland. Maybe.
* Send Three and Fourpence: Wargaming compromises...or not.
* Tommies in Hot Places: Painting guide to British infantry in the WWI era tropics.
* The Tide is Turning: Very British Civil War scenario in which a Royalist diving team plans to set charges and blow up the Mersey tunnels in Liverpool.
* Wilson's Creek 1861: Scenario adaptation for Black Powder rules.
* Meet Kevin Dallimore: Interview from former Foundry brushmeister includes gallery of his great artwork.
* Salamanca's Siren Call: First part of a short series starts by working out just how much of Wellington's great victory can fit on the table. Lots of maps!
* Thoughts From an Armchair: Reviews of boardgames Kingdom of Heaven and Napoleon Against Europe.1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, ATLANTIC PUBLISHERS
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1-921391 Various ARMES MILITARIA #391 1 vol, 70 pgs 2017 PARIS, HISTOIRE & COLLECTIONS
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1-922258 Various TRADITION #258 November-December 2011 Includes:

* Le Passage du Rhin 1795
* L'Armee Royale: Le Troupe
* La Guerre des Zoulous de 18791 vol, 68 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-935064 Various WARGAMES SOLDIERS & STRATEGY: #64 December 2012 Special Feature: Twilight of Burgundian Might.

* Introduction: The Army and Character of Charles the Bold of Burgundy
* A Historical Siege Campaign Set in Medieval Europe: Charles the Bold, Being Bold
* What Would It Take For Him To Win Instead? Winning Morat for Charles
* Armies of Burgundy: For Duke Charles!
* A Bold Front Cover for Charles: Ready, Aim, Fire!

Other Articles include:

* Interview: Deus Vult!
* Bite-Sized Battles: Taktische Aufklarung at Salute 2012
* Lieutenant Nelson and the Red Sea Rifles: Participating in the Sudan
* Ancient Tree-huggers? The Battle of the New Road
* Painting an 18th Century Black Watch Scot - Wee Wullie Revealed
* Holy BigRedBatGunk: Basing with 'The Bat'
* Running a Wargaming Club in Primary School: New School Rules
* Bouchain: Marlborough's Last Campaign'.
* Let's Play: Battlegroup Kursk1 vol, 84 pgs 2012 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-935066 Various WARGAMES SOLDIERS & STRATEGY: #66 Theme: Day One at Gettysburg

* Campaign and scenarios
* Miniatures guide
* Painting the Confederate charge

Features
* Refighting El Moungar
* Hail Caesar! at sea1 vol, 84 pgs 2013 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-935111 Various WARGAMES SOLDIERS & STRATEGY # 111 - 20th-century warfare in Vietnam Special Feature: 20th-Century Warfare in Vietnam
Gaming Wars in Vietnam During the Modern Era: Tour of Duty
Marcel Bigeard in French Indochina: 'Para, you're born to die'
The Battle of Long Tan, 18 August 1966: The Kangaroo Shoot
The Battle for Saigon Racetrack: 31 January 1968 - A Day at the Races
Vietnam War Forces on the Tabletop: The Only War We Had
North Vietnamese Soldiers on Patrol: Rumble in the Jungle

Other Features:
Dueling Tanks During Operation Lumberjack: The Spearhead in Cologne
The Swiss Guard Die Hard at the Palais de Tuileries: Danton's la Carmagnole
The Return of Exiled King Olav Haraldsson: Rex Perpetuus Norvegiae
Baron von Geismar's Cavalry Corps in France: Part II - Constantly in Arms and Mounted
An Easy Guide to Tropical Forest Terrain: The Lore of the Jungle
Painting Those Tricky Lighter Colours: Reds and yellows
1 vol, 88 pgs 2020 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-935112 Various WARGAMES SOLDIERS & STRATEGY # 112 Medieval crusades and holy wars Special Feature:
Wargaming Crusades During the Middle Ages: Warriors of Christ
The Battle of Antioch, 28 June 1098: The Holy Lance of Christ
The Battle of Muret, 12 September 1213: I Am the King
The Swedish Crusade on Novgorod, 1348-1351: The Saint, the King, and the Crusade
Crusader Armies and Their Opposition: The Armies of God
Richard I of England Gets Stuck In: Facing the Lionheart

Other Features
A Cavalry Battle for Clash of Spears: Maharbal's Ambush
The Battle of Medina de Rioseco, 14 July 1808: Rising Against the French Eagle
Putting an End to IGOUGO in Rulesets: Let's Add a Little Friction]
Early Frigates in the Continental Navy: The First Thirteen
A 20th-Century Small Unit Tactical Challenge: Hold the Bridge
The Arcane Art of Painting White Uniforms: Fifty Shades of White
Building a Pacific Island Hideout from Logs: A Japanese Jungle Bunker
Small-Scale Woods, Copses, and Orchards: Making Microscale Forests
1 vol, 88 pgs 2020 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-945029 various BATTLEGAMES MAGAZINE #29 May 2012 Cover story: Ancient Greek Command Challenge. Also: Start Smuggling (rules), TwoFatLardies interrogated, and more.1 vol, 48 pgs 2012 UK, ATLANTIC PUBLISHERS
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1-954066 Various ANCIENT WARFARE: Volume 6.6 February 2013 Theme: Attack of the Celts
* The Siege of Alesia
* The Celtic sack of Delphi
* Maiden Castle

Features
* Roman Brutality
* Caligula on the seashore1 vol, 60 pgs 2013 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-954072 Various ANCIENT WARFARE: Volume 7.2 June 2013 Theme: Wars in Sicily

* The Siege of Motya
* Agathocles of Syracuse

Features
* Roman refusal of military service
* Alexander the Great at the River Granicus1 vol, 60 pgs 2013 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-954073 Various ANCIENT WARFARE: Volume 7.3 Early Roman Republic Theme: The Early Roman Republic

* The First Samnite War
* The Battle of the Caudine Forks

Features

*Diversity in ancient armies
*The Gaesates1 vol, 60 pgs 2013 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-954074 Various ANCIENT WARFARE: Volume 7.4 Theme: Logistics and the army train: Mark Anthony's Parthian Campaign, Babylon Conquers Arabia, Late Roman Baggage Trains, Blacksmithing on the Move, and True Masters of Logistics - The Assyrian Army. and Logistical Failure in North Africa: Julius Ceasar's setback. Also, The Greek Warrior in Poetry and Was Mithraism a Roman military cult? 1 vol, 60 pgs 2013 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-954076 Various ANCIENT WARFARE: Volume 7.6 Theme: The Reluctant Warrior - The Wars of Marcus Aurelius

* Robert Heiligers, Historical introduction
* Eugenia Russel, Marcus Aurelius and the Meditations
* Simon MacDowell, Fighting the Barbarian Threat
* Murray Dahm, Lucius Verus' Parthian Campaigns, 162-165
* Christian Koepfer, Marcomannic Wars
* Sidney E. Dean, The Invasion of Italy
* Michael Taylor, The Column of Marcus Aurelius

Other Feature Articles:
* Vincent van der Veen, Gambling Among the Troops
* Greg Aldrete, 'Reconstructing and Testing Ancient Linen Body Armor
* Duncan B. Campbell, Alexander's Wall1 vol, 60 pgs 2014 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-954084 Various ANCIENT WARFARE: Volume 8.4 This issue deals with the Seleucid Empire, one of the large Hellenistic states that emerged after the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC and the Wars of the Successors that followed it.

Theme: The Seleucid Empire at war
* The rise of Seleucus
* Seleucid war elephants
* The Battle of Corycus

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* Homeric armor
* Roman cavalry helmets1 vol, 60 pgs 2014 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-954903 various ANCIENT WARFARE: Special No 3 -- The Battle of Marathon Sean Hussmann, 'Introduction to the theme'
Michael J. Taylor, 'Historical sources'
Dan Powers, 'The Ionian Revolt'
Fred Ray, 'The Battle of Ephesus, 499 BC'
Duncan B. Campbell, 'Meanwhile, in Sparta'
Ron Ruiters, 'The Marathon Campaign'
Peter Krentz, 'The Battle of Marathon'
Paul McDonnell-Staff, 'Greece and Persia from Marathon to Alexander'
Owen Rees, 'Blinding Epizelus: Ancient PTSD?'
Paul Bardunias, 'The Phalanx in Action'
Nicholas Sekunda, 'Dressing the Hoplite'
Marek Wozniak, 'The Persian Army'
Nicholas Sekunda, 'Dressing the Persian army'
Natascha Sojc, 'The Marathon Memorials of the 5th century BC'
Jona Lendering, 'Commemorating Marathon: Then and Now'
Stafanos Skarmintzos, 'Visiting Marathon'
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1-957010N Various TANK & MILITARY VEHICLES: #10 Articles include: GMC M135 CDN; The Mark IV tank; The Saga of Churchill (Part 4); The 'Nuts Days' MRA; Recogne Cobru-2012; Bastogne 2012: Parade; The Sd.Kfz 7 (Part 2); Dodge WC 20; The Renault R35 Tank; and more. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2012 PARIS, HISTOIRE & COLLECTION
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1-962012 various MEDIEVAL WARFARE Volume 1.2 - July 2011 Theme: The Power of Wealth: Mercenaries in the Middle Ages. Includes:

Introduction

The Source: The Chronicles of Jean Froissart - Warfare and Chivalry in the Hundred Years War. Examination of the work that proved to be a treasure trove of information for military history.

Monarchs and Mercenaries: The Use of Soldiers for Hire by English Kings in the High Middle Ages. The struggle between the centralizing tendencies of English kings and the resistance by the nobility played-out in council chambers and battlefields. One factor in the monarch's favor -- the employment of mercenaries.

The Catalan Company in the East: Defeating Byzantium, the Ottomans, and the Franks. The late medieval era witnessed a dramatic rise in the use of mercenary soldiers. The decline of the Western European feudal system and the Byzantine themata military system of themata as effective mechanisms for efficiently creating armies led to a rise in 'Free Companies' (mercenaries). Probably the most successful and adventurous of all was the Great Catalan Company.1 vol, 60 pgs 2011 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-962013 various MEDIEVAL WARFARE Volume 1.3- September 2011 Theme: Invasion from the South: The Saracens in Spain and France. Introduction to the Saracens; The Battle of Guadalete: The Muslim Invasion of Spain; The Fracture, Downfall, and Remnants of the Visigothic Kingdom: Rising from the Ashes of Defeat; and The Court of the Martyrs: Battle of Tours 732.

Also includes:

* Two-handed Scottish Highland Sword
* 15th Century Medieval German Tournaments
* The Battle of Fulford, Sept. 1066
* Fortifications of Western Europe, 700-1100 AD
* Swords Against Armor Part 2: Plate Harness 1 vol, 60 pgs 2011 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-962014 various MEDIEVAL WARFARE Volume 1.4 November 2011 Theme: Mercenaries and Mighty Warlords: The Normans in the Mediterranean

Among the Norman soldiers of fortune arriving in southern Italy in 1035 were two brothers, William and Drogo d'Hauteville. The young knights found the region known as the Mezzogiorno in turmoil. South of the Papal States lay four fiercely rivalrous Lombard principalities or duchies - Amalfi, Benevento, Capua and Salerno - nominally subordinate to the Holy Roman Empire or (in Benevento's case) the Pope. To the south of the Lombard states, the Byzantine Empire controlled Calabria and Apulia - the 'toe' and 'heel' of the peninsula - including numerous wealthy coastal towns.

In a Gordian knot of competition and shifting alliances, of intrigue and open warfare, each party - including the Holy Roman Empire and the Papacy - vied against the others for control of the region. Very early in the eleventh century the Lombard rulers, the Byzantines, and individual cities and abbeys had begun hiring Norman mercenaries, luring them with generous salaries and the expectation of rich plunder.1 vol, 60 pgs 2011 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-962021 various MEDIEVAL WARFARE Volume 2.1 January 2012 Theme: Creating a Viking empire - The Wars of Cnut the Great, king of Denmark, England and Norway.

The Vikings surreptitiously appear on the Anglo-Saxon scene in 789, with a murder recorded in the Chronicle of Florence of Worcester. Beaduheard, a reeve (a type of sheriff) of Wessex, confronted a raiding party, although 'entirely ignorant' of their identity. While seeking to drive them into a nearby town, his imperious manner cost him his life. The Chronicle remarks that 'these were the first Danes who ever came to England' (Chronicle of Florence of Worcester, entry for 789). William of Malmsbury's Chronicle states that the local population retaliated and scattered the Danes, who dropped their booty while fleeing. The same raiding party of three ships may have been responsible for another atrocity at Lindisfarne in June, 793, when the monastery of St. Cuthbert was sacked and 'heathen men' created 'lamentable havoc in the church of God (.) by rapine and slaughter' (The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, entry for 793). These violent attacks heralded the Viking Age.

Cnut was elected King of England in 1016 and inherited the Danish throne in 1018. As he consolidated his hold over these nations, he cast his eye towards Norway. For significant periods over the preceding century, the rulers of that nation were at least nominal vassals of the Danish Kings Harold Bluetooth and Sweyn Forkbeard, grandfather and father of Cnut. In the year 1000, Sweyn and his Swedish ally King Olof reconquered and divided Norway. Sweyn retained the southern coastal region known as the Viken, to be administered directly by Denmark. He granted the greater part of the nation to his Norwegian son-in-law, Earl Eirikr Hakonarson (or Eric of Norway), who ruled as a Danish vassal. Other parts of Norway became Swedish fiefs governed by Eirikr's brother Earl Sveinn Hakonarson.1 vol, 60 pgs 2012 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-962022 various MEDIEVAL WARFARE Volume 2.2 April 2012 Theme: The Teutonic Order defeated

Last of the three great military orders to be created, the Teutonic Knights are, like the Hospitaller Knights, far too often unjustly overshadowed by the more sensationalized Knights Templar. But where the Knights Templar were abolished and the Hospitaller Knights declined, the Teutonic Order would arguably thrive for a long time, leaving a lasting impact on Eastern Europe and the German world. This article will give an overview of their humble origins and the long process that would lead to an almost inevitable downward spiral. The Thirteen Years War was the conflict that made their decline final and was in many regards even more decisive than the famous Tannenberg disaster.

The Battle of Zarnowitz 1462 Polish commander Piotr Dunin heard the enemy before he saw them. The sound of wagon wheels, horses' hooves, and the clanking of armour was unmistakable; the Teutonic Order's army was approaching. Dunin surveyed his position. His fortified camp was protected on the flanks and rear by marshland and the waters of Lake Witalicz. The enemy could only attack head on. On the other hand, Dunin's choice of position cut off all hope of escape should the battle go badly. Had he made the right choice? He would soon find out. It was Friday, 17 September 1462. Dunin could not know it at the time, but this day would mark the turning point of the Thirteen Years War. It would also be the last day on earth for one of the combatant commanders

The Battle of Kolnitz (18 September 1454) was the greatest field victory of the German Order against the Polish and Prussian coalition in the Thirteen Years War. Although in the summer of 1454 only the capital, Marienburg, and isolated centres like Ryn, Pisz, E?k and Kolnitz (Chojnice) were in the hands of the Teutonic Order (within territories already administratively attached to the Polish Kingdom), the Polish victory over the Teutonic Knights was not yet complete. The military situation of the Order was not compromised, because it still had allies - especially inside the German Empire - and financial resources. For two centuries, the Order was the outpost of the German expansion towards the East. Its main bulk were German knights, the core of the forces taking part in the Baltic crusader expeditions. Following the Great War of 1409-1411, this movement had almost disappeared, going hand in hand with the economic and military decadence of the Order, yet successful propaganda still allowed the quick collection of large expeditionary armies. When the Prussian uprising began in 1454, the Order had already started such a mobilization.

also: The Church vs. the crossbow; Fighting on horseback


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1-962023 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE Volume 2.3 June 2012 Theme: Pikes, Bows, and War Wagons: The Rebirth of Infantry.

* Intro: The infantry's tactical revolution of the fourteenth and fifteenth century.
* The Last Knight: Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I (1459-1519). The death of this last knight in 1519, at the dawn of the early modern period, marked the beginning of the 'military revolution' of the sixteenth and seventeenth century. The changes caused by the artillery revolution, both on the battlefield and in the construction of fortifications, are undeniable. While the psychological and lethal effects of artillery in battle are still being discussed, the fall of Constantinople in 1453 revealed that old-style fortifications, which had protected that city for centuries, could no longer withstand modern artillery.

* The French Knight Defeated: The Battle of Courtrai. The battle is recorded by numerous sources on both sides is the Battle of Courtrai (or Kortrijk, as it is known in Dutch), which was fought between French and Flemish forces in the early hours of 11 July 1302. Fortunately, the presence of numerous sources allows us to compare and clearly understand how the result came about and in what way the battle proved to herald the infantry revival of the fourteenth century.

* Negating English Archery on the Late Medieval Battlefield. A number of well-known battles in the Late Middle Ages proved that a well-trained yeoman armed with a war-bow was a cheap and effective response to a knight on horseback, whose training, warhorse and equipment cost a fortune. This is fine when the investment is almost guaranteed to pay off, but disadvantageous if and when all this finery turns out to be quite vulnerable. So, to an extent, the yeoman archers paved the way towards the rebirth of infantry by invalidating the norm that equated cavalry with victory.1 vol, 60 pgs 2011 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-962024 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE Volume 2.4 August 2012 Theme: The Steppe Warrior Defeated: Otto I vs the Magyars. Articles include: Historical Introduction: Migration, Confrontation, and Transformation; Growth of Magyar Power in Europe: From Pannonia to the West; Liudprand of Cremona on the Magyars; Simple Arms and Complex Strategy: The Other Saxon Revolution; Otto I's Destruction of the Magyars: August 955; The Armenians and Maurice's Strategikon: Byzantine Pragmatism vs. Imperial Prejudice; Medieval Fortresses on the Bosporus and the Dardanelles (1): The Byzantine Empire; Battle of Bryn Glas: 1402; and The Use of the Bow by Medieval Knights.1 vol, 60 pgs 2012 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-962025 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE Volume 2.5 September 2012 Articles include:
Turmoil in Northern Italy: The War of the League of Cambrai;
The Battle of Ravenna, 11 April 1512 - Storm of Steel; Julius II's 1512 Presentation Banners - The Pope's Gift to the Swiss; The Battle of Marignano, 13-14 September 1515 - A Blow to Swiss Ambitions; Medieval Fortresses on the Bosporus and the Dardanelles (2): The Ottoman Empire - Strife Over the Straits (Dardanelles); Miners and Sappers: A Medieval Army's Rough Laborers - Going Underground (Medieval Siege Warfare); Edward Longshanks' First Victory on the Battlefield - The Battle of Evesham (1265); and Fighting and Feasting in Anglo-Saxon Society - The Mead-hall.1 vol, 60 pgs 2012 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-962026 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE Volume 2.6 December 2012 Articles include:

* Introduction: The Warrior Emperor: The Rule of Basil II
* From Ifriqiya to the Walls of Aleppo: The Fatimids
* The Taktika of Nikephoros Ouranos: The Last in a Long Line
* Elite Foreign Soldiers of Byzantium and the Fatimids: Varangian Guard and Mamluks
* The Armour and Equipment of the Kataphraktoi: The Roman Tank of the Eleventh Century
* Shock and Awe Against the Fatimids: Forced March Through Anatolia
* A Medieval Christmas Tale from the Siege of Rouen: 15th Century
* Surviving the Longest Siege in British History: Men of Harlech (Siege of Harlech Castle 1461-68)
* The Use of Firearms in a Rural Revolt: The Companions of the Green
* Eustace the Monk: Scourge of the Seas1 vol, 60 pgs 2012 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-962031 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE Volume 3.1 February 2013 Theme: War of the Two Peters
* The Battle of Nejara
* Du Guesclin's free companies

Features
* Revolt at Blackheath
* Vikings in North America
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1-962033 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE Volume 3.3 June 2013 Theme: Seljuq Turks vs. Byzantium

* Seljuq military technology
* The Battle of Manzikert

Features
* The Scots invade England - 1138
* Professional warriors of Ireland1 vol, 60 pgs 2013 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-962034 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE Volume 3.4 Albigensian Crusade Theme: The Albigensian Crusade

* The Battle of Muret
* Sieges in the south: Montfort and Amaury

Features

* The Hungarian invasion of Italy
* Bishop Absalon on campaign1 vol, 60 pgs 2013 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-962036 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Volume 3.6 Theme: Heroic legends of the Middle Ages

* The World of Arthur
* The real Robin Hood
* The death of Roland

Features
* Qasr Al-Hayr in Syria
* Buckingham vs. Richard III

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1-962041 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Volume 4.1 Theme: Alexander Nevsky

* The Livonian Sword Brethren
* Russian fortresses
* The Battle of Lake Peipus

Features
* Saladin's Christian prisoners
* Poetry and warfare1 vol, 60 pgs 2014 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-962042 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Volume 4.2 Theme: Queens and Valkyries

* Sichelgaita of Salerno
* Joan of Arc at Orleans
* Margaret of Tyrol
* George Maniakes
* John's scythe: Falkes de Breaute
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1-962045 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Volume 4.5 Theme: Richard the Lionheart's Mediterranean adventures.

Includes: Historical introduction - Richard I in the Mediterranean; The Lionheart's Sicilian adventure; The road east and the conquest of Cyprus; The Siege of Acre - Lionheart's massacre; Muslim views of tactics and technology - Fighting the Frankish knights; and more.1 vol, 60 pgs 2014 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-962046 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Volume 4.6 Theme: The Lombard Invasions.

Includes: Battle of Clontarf, Byzantine-Lombard Wars, Strategikon, Constans II, Lombard army, Henry V, Rotharights, and more.1 vol, 60 pgs 2014 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-962051 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Volume 5.1 Theme: Betrayal in the Middle Ages. Articles include: Byzantine History: The Doukai; Battle of Talas; The Despenser War; Pragmatic Politicians: The Stanleys; Swiss Pike: Tactics and Countermeasures; The Shield Wall in Waldere, Moving artifacts from the Higgins Armory Museum (USA's second largest collection of arms and armor) to the Worcester Art Museum; and more. 1 vol, 60 pgs 2015 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-962052 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Volume 5.2 Theme: Charles' Saxon Campaigns. Articles include: The Defeat of the Avars, The Carolingian Army, Heretics Victorius, Hussite Wars - The Battle of Aussig, Treason in Medieval England, and more.1 vol, 60 pgs 2015 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-962053 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Volume 5.3 Theme: Triumph for the Yorkists

* The Rise and Fall of Queen Margaret - Triumph for the Yorkists
* A War-Captain of the House of York - Lord Fauconberg
* Calais' Role in the Yorkist Triumph - Sanctuary and Fortress
* The Early Military Career of Edward IV - Son of York
* The Battle of Towton - Bloody Sunday
* The Changing Face of Warfare - The Poleaxe
* Jasper Tudor and the Welsh Robin Hood - Turmoil in Wales

Other Articles:

* The Rise and Fall of the Hashashin - Blood and Sand
It was a quiet summer day when the Castellan of Alamut, Mahdi, received an apparently unassuming schoolteacher. This teacher soon turned out to be none other than Hassan ibn Sabbah, mastermind of a dangerous new religious movement that was sweeping Persia. When Mahdi called his guards, Hassan merely smiled and informed the Castellan that his services were no longer needed. Alamut had fallen; the rise of the Hashashin had begun.

* Heroine or Ogress? - Freydis' Tale
When people imagine a Viking, they immediately picture images of large, muscular men equipped with axes and blades almost as fierce as their mighty fiery beards. However, it seems that some Viking women chose the path of the warrior as well.1 vol, 60 pgs 2015 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-962054 Various MEDIEVAL WARFARE: Volume 5.4 Theme: The Caliphate of Cordoba
* Historical Introduction: The Caliphate of Cordoba
* Of the Best of Men: The Court Poets of the Adb-al Rahman
* Umar Ibn Hafsun: The Man Who Whould be Emir
* The rise of Al-Mansur Bi-lah: Battle of Torrevicente
* Leader of the Jihad: Almanzor Against the Christian Kingdoms
* Desert nomads come to Europe: Rise of the Berber Mercenaries

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* Assassin Castles: Strongholds of a Militant Sect
* Athens vs Sparta: The War of the Euboeote Succession
* Mystery Swords: Bizarre 15th Century Blade Designs1 vol, 60 pgs 2015 NETHERLANDS, KARWANSARAY
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1-916350 various, sowers MINIATURE WARGAMES: #350 June 2012 includes CAC Scenario Contents include:

Frost At Arnhem: PART 1: LAST STAND ON THE RHINE includes a set of Combat Action Command 'Light' rules with the Data Cards. by Lee Sowers

The Falklands At 30: THE BATTLE OF TOP MALO HOUSE

Figure Focus: OFFENSIVE MINIATURES

Making Marston Moor: AN ECW DISPLAY GAME

Combat At Garcia Hernandez: BREAKING A FRENCH SQUARE

The High Ground: BEAUTY IS IN THE EYE...

Ayacucho: BOLIVAR'S LAST VICTORY

Wings of Glory: The Next Step: THE WWI AIR WARFARE GAME REBORN

Darker Horizons: 3D OR NOT 3D?1 vol, 68 pgs 2012 UK, ATLANTIC PUBLISHERS
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1-951004 Vignocchi, Andrea ADVANCED TECHNIQUES #4:Short Sunderland Mk.111 A CONTENTS: Improvements & Assembling; Painting and Weathering; Dioramas also Section on the British AEC Matador 4x4; full color with lots of photos.1 vol, 84 pgs 2012 ITALY
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1-196040 A GAME OF THRONES: The Board Game Second Edition Based on the best-selling novel series, A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin, A Game of Thrones: The Board Game Second Edition lets 3-6 players take control of the great houses of Westeros in an epic struggle to claim the Iron Throne.

The updated second edition brings a host of enhancements to your A Game of Thrones experience. It incorporates elements from previous expansions, including ports, garrisons, Wildling cards, and Siege engines, while introducing welcome new innovations. Convenient player screens will hide your underhanded dealings from prying eyes, while new Tides of Battle cards convey the uncertainty of war. This, along with updated graphics and a clarified ruleset, means the time has never been better to claim the Iron Throne. Includes:

* 1 Rulebook and 1 Game Board
* 138 Plastic Units
* 105 Cards
* 6 Player Screens
* 266 Tokens and Overlays1 vol, 1 pgs 2011 US, FANTASY FLIGHT GAMES
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1-DG1638 Battles For The Galactic Empire Battles for the Galactic Empire (BFGE) is a two-player game set in the Struggle for the Galactic Empire universe. Players attempt to outwit and outplay their opponent to achieve victory by scoring Chaos points through control of the six regions in the sector. Control of the regions is determined by skillful deployment of space fleets, action chit play, and tactical choices during combat.

Players build their fleets choosing among six types with varying capabilities including military, morphogenetic (ability to convert opposing forces to the friendly side), and deployment/movement options. They pick chits randomly from five categories to enhance movement, tactical and build abilities, recruit special units, and disrupt opponent's plans. 1 vol, 4 pgs 2016 CA, DECISION GAMES
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1-FFGLTR7 WAR OF THE RING Large map with 200 plastic figs, 100+ cards forEvents/Characters, basic & advanced rules.1 vol, 1 pgs 2004 US, FANTASY FLIGHT PUBS
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1-SWL01 STAR WARS LEGION: Core Set Two-player miniatures game of infantry skirmish battles set in the Star Wars universe -- Galactic Civil War. Command an army filled with troopers, powerful vehicles, and iconic characters like Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker.

The box contains 33 unpainted miniatures (assembly required), and all the cards, movement tools, tokens, and terrain that you need for battle. 1 vol, 1 pgs 2018 US, FANTASY FLIGHT GAMES
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1-217290 Barker, Ash LAST DAYS: Zombie Apocalypse - A Game of Survival Horror Last Days: Zombie Apocalypse is a skirmish-scale miniatures game of survival horror. It pits players against each other in a nightmarish near-future where the dead have returned to life and are feasting on the living.

Players build their own factions, representing desperate civilians, military personnel, or hardened survivors, and must explore, scavenge, and fight in order to survive another day. Rival gangs are only one of the dangers they face -- mindless zombies wander the streets, driven by insatiable hunger and drawn by the sound of combat!

A gang's ability to scavenge is as vital as their combat ability, and players must ensure that they have the resources to survive in this hostile world. Scenarios and campaigns allow you to develop your gang, gain experience, and recruit new henchmen to build up your strength or replace the inevitable casualties of the zombie apocalypse.1 vol, 112 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-973009 Brunton, Mike WAR OF THE WORLDS: The Anglo-Martian War of 1895 On one terrible night in August 1895, the world changed forever. Grey metal cylinders, launched from Mars and hurtled through space, came crashing down in southern England. The next 15 days were marked by courage and despair, hope and shock, defeat and fleeting victory as Queen Victoria's army struggled to contain the terrible alien threat. The war, man against machines from space, was fought without mercy on both sides. And the outcome would be decided by the smallest of things.

This book covers the whole of the Anglo-Martian conflict, beginning with a look at the relative strengths and weakness of the two armies, both English and alien, and comparing the different strategies employed. It then takes a detailed look at the actual military struggle, covering all of the major engagements between the tripods and Victoria's army. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-227100 Buckle, Nigel IMPERUM: Classics Standalone deck-building card game contains the Carthaginian, Celt, Greek, Macedonian, Persian, Roman, Scythian, and Viking civilizations and an individual solo opponent behaving as each nation. It is fully compatible with Imperium: Legends for players wanting to expand their pool of civilisations.

In your hands lies the destiny of one of history's great civilizations. Under constant threat of attack, you must conquer new lands, oversee dramatic scientific and cultural advances, and lead your people into the era of empire. Expand too rapidly, and unrest will bring your civilization to its knees; build up too slowly, however, and you might find yourself a mere footnote of history.
1 vol, 1 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-227110 Buckle, Nigel IMPERUM: Legends Standalone deck-building card game contains challenging civilizations: Arthurians, Utopians, Atlantians, Egyptians, Mauryan, Minoan, Olmec, and Qin civilizations, each of which can be played against solo. It is fully compatible with Imperium: Classics for players wanting to expand their pool of civilizations. 1 vol, 1 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-COM1075 Cipcic, Tomstav Brotherhood & Unity Depicts the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina from 1992-1995 ('Bosnian War'). Includes all of the major events: from the siege of Sarajevo (shown in separate, detailed map), to the battles for the Posavina corridor, and the desperate defence of the Bosniak enclaves.

Main features are: Point-To-Point movement system, play driven by Strategy Cards, quick combat resolution (no CRT), streamlined rules and fast gameplay. Interaction between warring sides (Bosniaks, Serbs, and Croats) creates an intensive and exciting gameplay experience.

Product Information: Complexity: 5 out of 10; Time Scale: 1 year per turn, 2 months per action round; Map Scale: Point-to-point strategic level; Unit Scale: Brigades; Number of Players: 2 to 3; Suitability for Solitaire: Medium; Average Time to Play: 2 to 3 hours.

Components: One 22x34-inch Mounted Map; 260 9/16-inch Counters; 96 Strategy cards (in 3 decks: Serbian, Croatian and Bosniak); three Player aid cards; one Rulebook; one 10-sided die; one Box and lid set.
1 vol, 1 pgs 2020 US, COMPASS GAMES
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1-971010 Cresswell, Jukia CHARLEMAGNE AND THE PALADINS Amidst the chaos and violence of Europe in the eighth century, Charlemagne became king of the Franks and established a large empire. As Charlemange's power grew, so did the stories attached to his name.

This book explores the myths and legends of the great King Charlemagne, from the stories about his mother, Bertha Bigfoot, and his youthful adventures with the thief, Basin, to his fantastical journeys to Jerusalem and Constantinople. It also retells the stories of his most famous knights, the Paladins. These brave warriors were all heroes in their own right, and included many famous names such as Roland, Ogier the Dane, Oliver, Archbishop Turpin, and Guy of Burgundy.

Together with his Paladins, Charlemagne established a court to rival Camelot and led the Christian kingdoms of Europe in their ongoing struggles with the armies of the East. Although this great ruler eventually died quietly in his bed, the legends say he now sits on his golden throne beneath the mountain, waiting until the need of his people calls him forth again.

Includes: Historical Charlemange; Early Legends; The Paladins: Roland, Oliver, Ogier, Archbiship Turpin, Renault of Montalban and his brothers, and others; Further Adventures of Charlemagne and his Paladins; Enduring Legacy; and Bibliography.1 vol, 80 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-2010412 Davis, Graeme THESEUS AND THE MINOTAUR: Myths and Legends Vol 12 Even before Theseus descended into the labyrinth to face the Minotaur, he was already a famous hero and a veteran of many battles. The son of a man, a woman, and the god Poseidon, he'd journey far across Ancient Greece, fighting numerous monsters including the Periphetes 'the clubber', the Crymmyon Sow, and the insane demigod, Procrustes 'the stretcher'. He also survived several assassination attempts, including one by Medea, the famous witch-wife of Jason.

Despite these adventures, it was on Crete that Theseus faced his greatest challenge. Taking the place of a sacrificial tribute to the king of Crete, Theseus used his wits and charm to convince the princess Ariadne and the famous inventor Daedalus to help him defeat the dreaded Minotaur, a hideous combination of man and bull that lived in a labyrinthine dungeon.

In this book, Graeme Davis draws upon the classic sources to retell the great myths and legends of Theseus, the founder-king of Athens, and backs this narrative with a factual examination of the myth, its variations, and its development over time. Replete with both classical and modern illustrations, this book is a concise exploration of one of the most enduring myths of Ancient Greece.

Contents: Introduction; Theseus' Early Life; The Minotaur; Theseus in Crete; Further Adventures; The Legend Grows; and Bibliography.
1 vol, 80 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-973002 Davis, Graeme KNIGHTS TEMPLAR: Secret History Born in the dark days of the great crusades, the warrior monks of the Knights Templar vowed to defend pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land. Yet strangely, there are few historical records of the Templars ever fulfilling this task. Instead, their history is one of bloodshed and conquest, wealth and power, dark secrets and conspiracies. Today, the story of the Knights Templar is intimately linked with the story of the Holy Grail. But what exactly is this ancient artifact, and how has it been used to manipulate history for the last one thousand years?

This book, based on the notes of the recently deceased historian, Dr. Emile Fouchet, attempts to unlock the secrets of the Knights Templar. It begins with an examination of their historical origins, their growth in the early middle-ages, and their supposed destruction under the charges of heresy. From there, it uses the clues left by the Templars themselves to reconstruct their secret journeys as they moved the Holy Grail from Europe to the New World and back. It also charts the secret, three-way war that is still being fought between the Templars, the Freemasons, and the Catholic Church. Finally, the book reveals the greatest of all Templar conspiracies, the attempt to found a new world order under the auspices of the European Union.1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-973005 Davis, Graeme WEREWOLVES: A Hunter's Guide Fear the full moon; for on that day of lunacy the wrath of the werewolves is unleashed. For thousands of years, from the depths of the dark forests to the dimly lit city streets, these beasts have stalked us from the shadows.

This book is the only thing standing between humanity and an overwhelming horde of lycanthropes. It reveals the huge variety of werewolf types, including viral, shamanic, and sorcerous, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses, and explaining the best methods to capture or kill each variety. It also tells the full history of werewolves and the shocking role that they have played in some of history's most significant events, especially their involvement in numerous wars. Finally, it covers the groups and societies devoted to hunting the creatures, whether for safety, study, or sport. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-973010 Davis, Graeme NAZI MOONBASE In the dying days of World War II, Nazi Germany spent increasingly large amounts of its dwindling manufacturing capability on the construction of a small fleet of flying saucers capable of travel beyond the atmosphere. While these saucers were too few in number to affect the eventual outcome of the war, they did allow for a small, but fanatical Nazi group to escape Germany, first to Antarctica, and then on to the moon!

For the first time, the history of the Nazi space program has been revealed -- with a focus on the design, construction, and layout of the moonbase. Using detailed maps, the entire moonbase is reconstructed, noting the locations of various important features, such as weapon emplacements, the Vril generator, the air recyclers, and water extractors. The book also covers the various attempt by the allies to overcome this last Nazi stronghold through both subterfuge and outright battle.1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-210450 Gimmler, Thorsten ODIN'S RAVENS: A Mythical Race Game for Two Players Every morning Odin sends his ravens, Huginn and Muninn, across the entire world to bring back news of what life is like on Earth. Naturally, after thousands of years, they've gotten a little competitive. Race through the landscape in opposite directions to be the first to return to Odin. Focus on speed, or enlist the help of the trickster god Loki to create shortcuts and hinder your opponent. Can you be certain Loki's changes won't help your opponent instead? There's only one way to find out! Includes 106 Cards in three decks, two wooden raven markers, and the rulebook.

This revised edition of Thorsten Gimmler's award-winning game has been completely redesigned, with new rules and a beautiful new art style inspired by Norse mythology. Odin's Ravens was the winner of the International Gamers Award for best General Strategy game. Long out of print, this two-player game is a family classic which will be cherished for generations. 1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-box, available mid February 2016 ......$24.00 DISCOUNT:15%

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1-973001 Hite, Ken THE NAZI OCCULT First in the new Osprey Series 'Dark.'

In the dark dungeons beneath Nazi Germany, teams of occult experts delved into ancient and forbidden lore, searching for lost secrets of power. This book tells the complete history of the Nazi occult programs, from their quests for the Ark of the Covenant, the Spear of Destiny, and the Holy Grail, through their experiments with lycanthrope and zero-point energy. It also includes information on the shadow war fought in the dying days of the Reich as the Nazis deployed strange flying saucers that battled to save their final stronghold in the Antarctic.

For years, the Allied governments worked to keep this information from reaching the public, and sought to discredit those few who dared to seek the truth. Now, using a combination of photography and artwork reconstructions, the true story of the most secret battles of World War II can finally be told.

Contents
* The Secret of the Runes
* The Thule Bruderschaft
* The Ahnenerbe
* Tibet and the Secret Kingdom
* The Ark, the Spear, and the Grail
* Aktion Hess
* Ice Moon and Hollow Earth
* Vril and Zero-Point Energy
* Projekt Saucer
* Werwolf
* The Black Sun and the Fourth Reich1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-973011 Hite, Kenneth THE CTHULHU WARS: The United States' Battles Against the Mythos Fictional re-imagining of the Cthulhu mythos against 'historical' actions 1585-2016.

In this war, immortal cultists worship other-dimensional entities and plot to raise an army of the dead. Incomprehensible undersea intelligences infiltrate and colonize American seaports, and alien races lurk beneath the ice of Antarctica and high in the mountains of Afghanistan. It is only through constant vigilance and violence that the earth has survived. Also included are threat reports describing the indescribable -- humanity's deadliest foes serving Cthulhu and the other Great Old Ones. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-220021 Korklewski, Tim RAGNAROK: Heavy Metal Combat in the Viking Age - Morpheus Engine 1 The end of the Aesir has come, but not as the prophecies foretold. The dread dragon Niddhoggr has devoured the roots of the World Ash, Yggdrasil, and the great tree has toppled onto its side, crashing the realms of mortal and supernatural together. With the gods dead and the fires of ruin consuming the world, your war clan of Viking warriors know what they must do to survive the destruction of the Nine Realms and restore order: they must become the new gods!

Ragnarok is a campaign-driven skirmish game in which players form a Viking war clan seeking to prove itself worthy of becoming the new pantheon. The use of a mechanic called Godspark means that battles are no longer determined by merely striking an opponent and dealing damage. Instead, warriors will be pushing, throwing, and crashing their opponents around the battlefield, making their very environment a weapon.

As the war clans develop, they may gain glorious new powers that will bring them closer to godhood, or win the respect of the denizens of the realms, allowing them to bring dire wolves, dwarves, and even the dreaded giants into their war clans. With strategic gameplay and epic storytelling, players must write their own sagas and tell of how their war clans have, through blood and steel, clawed their way up from ruin to stand before the halls of Valhalla.1 vol, 208 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-220022 Korklewski, Tim RAGNAROK: The Vanir - Morpheus Engine 2 The Aesir are dead, and the Vanir, now uncontested in their divinity, come to claim what is left of the Nine Realms. The War Clans must oppose, or align with, these new foes.

Ragnarok: The Vanir features new Godsparks that War Clans may harness to combat the marauding Vanir, as well as new scenarios, monsters, and options to further develop players' campaigns. 1 vol, 208 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-973008 Latham, Mark Bug Hunts - Surviving and Combating the Alien Menace It is the 23rd Century. Across the cold void of space, alien monsters prey on humanity: infesting generation-ships, destroying colonies, and transforming humans into hosts for their foul spoor. From the insectoid hive-beasts of Klaatu, to the xenomorphic parasites of the outer rim, this book contains the sum total of human knowledge of the myriad forms of alien menace; where to find them.and how to kill them.

In this guide you will find details of mankind's greatest champions, the marines of STAR Industries. With their state-of-the-art technology and advanced combat tactics developed over a century of warfare, the STAR marines battle the alien, wherever it may strike. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-216630 Lovejoy, Michael BURROWS & BADGERS: A Skirmish Game of Anthropomorphic Animals The Kingdom of Northymbra is a land in turmoil. King Redwulf is missing, and his son rules as regent in his stead, facing threats from within and without: growing dissension among the knights and nobles of the realm, whispers of revolution from the Freebeasts, Wildbeasts encroaching on the borders, and bandits of all stripes making the most of the chaos.

Burrows & Badgers is a tabletop skirmish game set in the ancient realm of Northymbra, a kingdom where mice, badgers, toads and other animals wear armor, wield swords, and cast magic spells.

Your tabletop becomes part of the Kingdom of Northymbra, whose ruined villages, haunted forests, and misty marshes play host to brutal ambushes and desperate skirmishes. Lead your warband from battle to battle, and uphold the name of your faction, whether you stand with Reinert's Royalists, the Freebeasts of the Fox Families, or simply for your own glory or survival.

Each model in Burrows & Badgers represents an individual character, and can be selected from a wide range of species - from the humble mouse to the mighty badger - and armed and equipped as desired. Scenarios link into ongoing campaigns, where heroes and villains may make their names and the assistance of infamous mercenaries might mean the difference between victory and defeat.1 vol, 144 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-220450 Maggi, Marco JONATHAN STRANGE & MR NORRELL: A Board Game of English Magic Set during the events of the cult-classic book, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell sees players delve into the world of English magic, developing their talents and expanding their social reach as they aim to become the most celebrated magician of the age.

Take on the role of an aspiring magician, including the titular characters Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell themselves, and start them down the path to greatness. Build up your power and status by traveling across Europe and London, performing feats of magic and attending social engagements. The most celebrated magician will face the gentleman with the thistle-down hair, but only the strongest will defeat him.

Number of Players: 2-4
Ages: 14+
Playing Time: 60-80 minutes
Components: Map of Europe, 4 Magician boards, 4 Player markers, Fairy marker, 12 Cards of Marseilles, 170+ cards including spells, invitations, Feats of Magic, and more.1 vol, 1 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-box, available mid June 2019 ......$50.00 DISCOUNT:15% rct

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1-222212 Malthouse, Scott ROMANCE OF THE PERILOUS LAND: A Roleplaying Game of British Folklore Romance of the Perilous Land is a roleplaying game of magic and adventure set in the world of British folklore, from the stories of King Arthur to the wonderful regional tales told throughout this green and pleasant land.

It is a world of romantic chivalry, but also of great danger, with ambitious kings, evil knights, and thieving brigands terrorizing the land, while greedy giants, malevolent sorcerers, and water-dwelling knuckers lurk in the shadows. As valiant knights, mighty barbarians, subtle cunning folk, and more, the players are heroes, roaming the land to fight evil, right wrongs, and create their own legends. 1 vol, 256 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-2010411 Masters, Phil Sinbad the Sailor: Myths and Legends Vol 11 This book retells the story of Sinbad the Sailor and recounts tales of the voyages on which he acquired his wealth, of the strange peoples and monsters he encountered along the way and of lands beyond the horizon. It places the fiction of Sinbad, popularised in the collection of stories known as the Arabian Nights, into the context of medieval Cairo where these tales were originally told. By retracing the history of these stories and the Arabian voyages of exploration and trade which inspired them, and by examining modern incarnations of Sinbad that have appeared since his stories reached the West, this book breathes new life into these ancient tales of adventure, magic and mystery.

Contents
Introduction: Tales Within Tales
The Stories: The Seven Voyages
The Arabian Nights World
Sinbad in Later Times
Select Bibliography
1 vol, 80 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-973006 Masters, Phil THE WARS OF ATLANTIS On the very edge of recorded history, the fabled island of Atlantis formed the center of a vast and powerful empire. From there, the divinely-descended lords of the western ocean made war on the rest of the world, until a brave resistance drove them back, and the gods punished them for their hubris. In that last cataclysmic struggle between gods and mortals, the whole island continent sank beneath the sea.

This book reconstructs the fact and fiction of that lost age of gods and heroes, including the political organization of the Atlantean Empire, the equipment and tactics of the armies of Atlantis and their enemies, and the stories of the great wars themselves, from the early struggles between Atlantean colonies and the Amazons of North Africa to the final and catastrophic counter-invasion of Atlantis by the peoples of Europe and Asia. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-193780 McCullough, Joseph ZOMBIES: A Hunter's Guide If zombies are heading towards your wargaming table, Zombies: A Hunter's Guide contains all of the information necessary to recognize and combat this growing threat.

It begins with an explanation of the historical origins of zombies, then follows straight through to the threat they pose to the world today. All varieties of zombie are catalogued and examined, giving each one's strengths and weaknesses, with a special emphasis on recognition and elimination.

Finally, the book covers the tactics and equipment used in zombie fighting. Numerous full-color reconstructions help with identification.

Makes for a perfect no-brainer gift!1 vol, 80 pgs 2010 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-219150 McCullough, Joseph A. FROSTGRAVE: The Wizards' Conclave Wizards tend to be secretive and solitary, rarely sharing their knowledge, and associating with only a select few apprentices, followers, and henchmen. It is rare that they spend time in the company of other spellcasters, and rarer still that they work together. Now, however, something is about to take place that has not occurred since the great days of Felstad -- a gathering of wizards.

In this new supplement for Frostgrave, some of the biggest names in gaming turn their creative powers towards the Frozen City, each contributing a scenario and adding their own flair to the game. Featuring scenarios by Alessio Cavatore, Alex Buchel, Andy Chambers, Gav Thorpe, Chris Pramas, Daniel Mersey, Andrea Sfiligoi, and many more, this tome provides a collection of adventures that will pit players against unimaginable foes and challenges, pushing their wizards and warbands to new limits.1 vol, 96 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-221090 McGuire, Joseph REALITY'S EDGE: Cyberpunk Skirmish Rules Hyper-reality. The area between the thriving mass of humanity known as the Sprawl and the digital refuge of Cyberspace. This is your playground. As a Showrunner, you can see and manipulate the flow of digital data through the real world - for you, reality is limitless.

Welcome to Reality's Edge, a skirmish wargame set in a dystopian cyberpunk future, where players take on the roles of Showrunners - mercenary hackers who lead small teams of trusted operatives and disposable freelancers.

Funded by shadow backers, the Showrunners accept jobs from faceless clients for profit, glory, and better chrome. always better chrome.

Battles take place in the concrete jungle known as the Sprawl, but Showrunners must remain wary of the threat posed by Cyberspace. Hacking is pivotal to the game, with data nodes, robots, machines, and even enemy chrome presenting potential targets for a cunning Console Cowboy. In an ongoing campaign, each skirmish offers you the opportunity to earn experience and equipment, from advanced weaponry and synthetics to cyber-implants, biological enhancements, clones, and much more.

This is a world obsessed with whether something can be done, not whether it should.1 vol, 320 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-201049 McIntee, David WIZARDS: From Merlin to Faust: Myths and Legends Vol. 9 From the wise and mysterious soothsayer with his long grey beard to the deathless necromancer practicing his dark magics in a forgotten dungeon, wizards have captured our imaginations since the earliest days of human storytelling, presenting us with some of our greatest heroes and villains.

This book collects the tales of the most interesting, popular, and important spell-casters, including such legendary figures as Merlin, Simon Magus, Zhang Guo Lao, Nicolas Flamel, Dr John Dee, and Johann Georg Faust, and examines their place in history and legend. Written in modern language, each tale captures the drama, the tragedy, and the wonderment that has ensured that these stories have survived the passing centuries.

Contents
* Introduction
* The First Wizards: Dedi, Hermes Trismegistus
* Wizards of the Ancient World: Simon Magus, Virgil, Geber
* Merlin of Camelot
* Wizards of the East: Zhang Guo Lao, The Namless Wizard, Koschei the Deathless
* Wizards of the Renaissance: Nicholas Flamel, Cornelius Agripa, Paracelsus
* Wizards of the Golden Age: Francis Stewart, Dr John Dee, Johann Georg Faust
* Wizards of Today
* Glossary
* Bibliography 1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-973003 McIntee, David WE WILL DESTROY YOUR PLANET: An Alien's Guide to Conquering the Earth For over a hundred years, Aliens have been trying to take over the Earth, but every time they have failed, often in the most unlikely ways. Well, no more! We Will Destroy Your Planet offers our future alien overlords all of the information necessary to bring humanity to its knees. Planning for an interstellar, or even intergalactic, conquest is a complex affair, that even races which have mastered faster than light travel might find difficult.

This book offers practical, 'how-to' advice on a variety of topics including logistics, environmental factors, and of course human weaknesses. It also goes into the big question of 'why' you want to destroy or enslave the Earth, as this is crucial in determining which strategy and tactics to employ. Once that has been determined, the book follows as step-by-step approach to annihilating human resistance, suggesting the best and worst weapons, and giving guidelines on just how much destruction is optimal. With this book in hand, there is little doubt that humans are now in their last generation as masters of the Earth. 1 vol, 236 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-softcover, available mid November 2013 ......$15.00 DISCOUNT:15%

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1-192380 Meier, Sid CIVILIZATION - The Board Game Sid Meier's Civilization: The Board Game gives you complete control of an entire civilization.Players take on the roles of famous historical leaders, each in charge of a unique civilization with their own abilities. Explore a module game board and follow one of four paths to victory as you work your way through the ages.

Based on the acclaimed Civilization video game franchise designed by Sid Meier, Civilization: The
Board Game similarly puts players in control of a burgeoning empire. Through strategic planning and precise execution, players can mold the civilization of their dreams

Can you build the most powerful army to dominate your opponents? Or will you focus on advancingyour technology to someday travel to the stars? However you choose to lead your civilization, greatness is always within reach!

An exciting board game adaptation of Sid Meier's classic Civilization video game series
From meager beginnings, lead one of six different historical civilizations to greatness
Four different ways to win: strive for a military victory, a cultural victory, an economic victory, or a technologic victory
A modular board creates a new game experience with every play1 vol, 1 pgs
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1-2010413 Mersey, Daniel THE KNIGHTS OF THE ROUND TABLE; Myths and Legends Vol 13 Although Arthur is the best-known character from these Knights of the Round Table stories, his key knights -- including Lancelot, Gawain, Perceval, and Tristan -- are almost equally well known. This volume provides a collection of the most famous and interesting tales of the knights, including the historical and literary background to the stories.

Contents
* Introduction
* 1. The First Quest of the Round Table: The White Hart
* 2. Balin and Balan
* 3. Lancelot: The Knight of the Cart
* 4. Lancelot, Tarquin and the Four Queens
* 5. Lancelot and Elaine
* 6. Yvain: The Knight of the Fountain
* 7. Gawain and the Green Knight
* 8. Gawain and the Loathly Lady
* 9. Tristan and Isolde
* 10. Erec and Enid
* 11. Beaumains: The Knight of the Kitchen
* 12. The arrival of Perceval
* Books and Movies
* Bibliography 1 vol, 80 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-2010414 Mersey, Daniel ODIN: The Viking Allfather -- Myths and Legends Vol. 14 Although Arthur is the best-known character from these Knights of the Round Table stories, his key knights -- including Lancelot, Gawain, Perceval, and Tristan -- are almost equally well known. This volume provides a collection of the most famous and interesting tales of the knights, including the historical and literary background to the stories.

Contents: Introduction; 1. The First Quest of the Round Table: The White Hart; 2. Balin and Balan; 3. Lancelot: The Knight of the Cart; 4. Lancelot, Tarquin and the Four Queens; 5. Lancelot and Elaine; 6. Yvain: The Knight of the Fountain; 7. Gawain and the Green Knight; 8. Gawain and the Loathly Lady; 9. Tristan and Isolde; 10. Erec and Enid; 11. Beaumains: The Knight of the Kitchen; 12. The arrival of Perceval; Books and Movies; and Bibliography.1 vol, 80 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-208540 Pramas, Chris ORC WARFARE To defeat your enemy, you must understand him. This volume offers an indispensable analysis of the most vicious killers of all - orcs. Born and bred for war, they are an awful, brutish, violent species and, despite their constant infighting and backstabbing, their horde armies remain a dire threat to all races. To them, war is life.

Beginning with an examination of the fighting methods of the individual orc warrior, the book expands to look at how they do battle in their small warbands and in vast armies. Using vivid, illuminating illustrations, it reveals the tactics, technology and disposition of all the orc troop types, from lightly armed archers and heavily armored shock troops to their wolf cavalry and siege engines, uncovering startling regional variations and highly specialized fighters such as berserkers and battle shamans.

Finally, it will explore specific key battles that orcs have fought in to develop the fullest possible understanding of these loathsome, terrifying creatures and the ways in which they go to war. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-210310 Pramas, Chris DWARF WARFARE Despite their short stature, dwarves are amongst the fiercest and most feared fighters of all the races. Thanks to their great strength and stamina, Dwarves march to battle in thick armor and carrying numerous heavy weapons.

This book compiles all of the information known about these grim warriors and how they wage war. From an initial examination of the fighting methods of the individual dwarf soldier, it expands to look at how they do battle in small companies and vast armies. It covers all of their troop types from the axemen that form the front lines of battle to their deadly accurate crossbowmen, and noting their specialist troops such as their famous siege-engineers.

Also examined are their tactics in specific situations such as underground fighting and combat in mountainous terrain. Finally, the book examines a few specific battles in great detail in order to fully demonstrate the dwarven way of war.1 vol, 64 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-211790 Pramas, Chris ELF WARFARE Although few in number, elves produce the most skillful and deadly warriors of all the races. Renowned for their archery and agility, they are mostly associated with hit and run tactics; however, they should not be underestimated in open battle.

This book compiles all of the information known about these elegant warriors and how they practice war. From an initial examination of the fighting methods of the individual Elf fighter, it expands to look at how they do battle in small companies and vast armies. It covers all of their troop types from their justifiably famous bowmen and swordmasters to their lightning fast cavalry, making note of regional variations and highly specialized fighters such as war mages.

Accompanied by numerous illustrations in both color and black and white, the book examines a few specific battles in great detail in order to fully demonstrate the elf way of war. 1 vol, 64 pgs 2015 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
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1-COM1113 Rader, Andrew Stellar Horizons Lead one of seven factions to explore and develop our solar system. Designed by a real-life space engineer with a PhD in long-duration spaceflight from MIT, Stellar Horizons is intended to be a plausible representation of the first steps of humanity towards the stars between 2030 and 2169, with each turn representing a year of time. You control your faction's space program, outposts, and fleets spanning the solar system, although you will also have some influence over your faction's politics back home on Earth as space development becomes more important. For two to seven players: 2 to 7, with high solitaire suitability.

Components:
1 Rulebook
Counters: 231 Units (33 for each faction); 1 Invader; 30 Mission markers; 2 Turn markers (Year and Decade); 8 Asteroid markers; 12 Signs of Life/Life markers; 12 Pirate markers; 15 Helio Transfer markers; 27 Trade markers; 90 Numbers - numbered 1 through 9; 182 Faction markers; 30 Damage markers; 100 Settlement markers; 130 Installation markers (21 each of Supply Stations, Spaceports, Mining Stations, Refineries, and Research Stations plus 25 Defense Works); 40 Politics markers; 40 Victory point markers; 108 Technology number markers for Engineering, Physics, and Biology - in denominations of 1,2,3, and 5; 21 Technology bank markers (3 for each faction)
2 Large Planet tiles - e.g. Jupiter
2 Medium Planet tiles - e.g. Neptune
8 Small Planet tiles - e.g. Earth and Alpha Centauri
24 Satellite/Moon tiles - e.g. Hygeia-Palas and Triton
1 Deep Space Astronomy tile
54 World Cards
29 Currency Coins in denominations of 1,2,5,10, and 25 Billion
393 Resource markers - 131 each of Ore, Fuel, and Supplies in denominations of 1,2,5,10, and 25
Player Faction boards (one each faction)
Policy Tree board
Tracks board
1 Technology Tree on a mounted board
4 Player Aids containing the various charts and tables needed to play and the Solar System and Space diagram
1 Percentile die and 3 ten-sided dice
1 Box and lid set

1 vol, 64 pgs 2020 US, COMPASS GAMES

NEW-box, available mid July 2020 -- NOTE: Stellar Horizons comes in a long 18x12x4-inch box and weighs a whopping 13 pounds. Sorry, this carries a special shipping charge dependent on the destination.

1 vol, 64 pgs 2020 US, COMPASS GAMES
NEW-box, available mid July 2020 - Stellar is in a long 18 12 4 box and weights 13 pounds. Normal shipping charge don't apply ......$149.00 DISCOUNT:15% rct

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1-211390 Ragione, Santa ESCAPE FROM THE ALIENS IN OUTER SPACE: Ultimate Edition A mysterious alien plague has crept aboard the spacestation and is transforming the human crew into horrendous monsters! The remaining crewmen desperately try to save their lives by escaping from the derelict spaceship, but in the darkness the aliens are lurking.HUNGRY FOR HUMAN FLESH!

This a game of strategy and bluff set on a badly damaged deep space research station. Each player's identity and position is kept secret: you will need to interpret the movements and behaviors of the other players to learn where, and what, they really are. For 2 to 8 Players, Ages 12+, and playing time: 20-45 minutes.

The Ultimate Edition of this critically acclaimed game features new rules and components, including unique reusable map books with 8 different game maps, variable character powers and over 90 cards.

INCLUDES: 16 Character Cards, 5 Escape Pod Cards, 77 Dangerous Sector Cards (including 17 Item Cards), 8 Reusable 18-page Map Books, and 8 Dry-Wipe Marker Pens.1 vol, 1 pgs 2016 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-box ......$40.00 DISCOUNT:15%

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1-222211 Rose, Graham PALEOMYTHIC: A Roleplaying Game of Stone and Sorcery Paleomythic is a roleplaying game of grim survival and mythical adventures in the land of Ancient Mu, a harsh prehistoric world full of mysterious ruins and temples to explore, huge and terrible creatures that roam and spread fear across the land, and nefarious mystics and sorcerers who plot dark schemes from the shadows. It is a world of biting cold winters, of people hunting and foraging to survive, and tribes that wage relentless war.

Taking on the roles of hunters, healers, warriors, soothsayers, and more, players will navigate a world of hostile tribes, otherworldly spirits, prehistoric beasts, and monstrous creatures lurking in the dark places of the world. Players have huge scope in sculpting the game experience that best suits them, whether it's a gritty survival story without a trace of the mystical or a tale of grand adventure and exploration in a mythic setting.1 vol, 288 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-hardback, available late December 2019 ......$35.00 DISCOUNT:15% rct

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1-COM2003 Schacht, Michael Traders of the Air Steampunk trading game for two to four players based on a distant planet always on the lookout for an opportunity to acquire valuable goods. Roaming the planet, the guilds need to set up networks of guild contracts on the planet's cities to resell the goods at the most advantageous times to increase power and prestige. Based on the game Hansa.

Components: Two game boards (backprinted on a single 'sheet'); Eight guild maps (four of them backprinted); One steamship; 60 guild contract discs (15 each in four player colors); 22 sky dollar cardboard 'coins'; 78 cardboard goods markers; One bag; One cardboard 'compass' (used only for the variant of Hansa); Two rules booklets (English and German); and One start player marker.
1 vol, 1 pgs 2020 US, COMPASS GAMES
NEW-box, available mid August 2020 ......$52.00 DISCOUNT:15% rct

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1-201047 Smith, Neil ROBIN HOOD: Myths and Legends Vol. 7 He robbed from the rich to give to the poor, or so the legend goes. But who was the outlaw known as Robin Hood? How did his legend develop, and how has it changed over the passing centuries?

This new title in the Osprey Myths and Legends series takes a detailed look at the famous outlaw, beginning with a retelling of the early ballads that established his stories. From there, the book explores how the legend grew and how famous names such as Little John, Friar Tuck, Maid Marian, and Alan-a-Dale became associated with Robin Hood. It also enters the perilous world of Robin Hood scholarship with a critical analysis of the case for a 'historical' Robin Hood and a review of the mostly likely candidates. A perfect primer for young and old alike, this book covers both the fact and the fiction of Britain's most famous outlaw. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-dj, available mid January 2014 ......$22.00 DISCOUNT:15%

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1-219140 Sylvester, Peer JUDGE DREDD: The Cursed Earth This game for 1 to 4 players comes with 50+ oversized cards and associated tokens counters. Playing time 30 to 60 minutes. For ages 14+. Includes specially commissioned artwork from Dredd artists Rufus Dayglo and Dan Cornwell. Includes new cards and new mechanics like radiation tracking and psychic abilities

For years he's been the law in Mega City One, but now it's time for Judge Dredd to bring justice to the rest of America. It's time for him to venture into the Cursed Earth. Featuring competitive, co-operative, and solo player modes. This sci-fi western has players lead a team of judges against dinosaurs, mutants, and the Cursed Earth itself to hunt down a dangerous man who has fled the city -- before a gang of criminals can get to him first. As they scour the wastelands, the team will encounter a host of classic 2000 AD characters that will push their resources and abilities to their limits. 1 vol, 1 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-game, available mid February 2019 ......$35.00 DISCOUNT:15% rct

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1-201046 Van Lente, Fred HERCULES: Myths and Legends Vol. 6 Hercules battled gods, men, and monsters in a lifetime of violence and destruction. Today, Hercules is best known for his twelve labors, a series of near-impossible tasks assigned to him as punishment for the killing of his wife and children.

During those tasks, he slew the multi-headed hydra, wrestled with Cerberus, hound of the underworld, and stole the girdle of Hippolyta, queen of the Amazons. Yet even when his labors were done, his adventures continued. Hercules led armies, sacked cities, fought against the gods, and then joined forces with the gods in the great war known as The Gigantomachy.

This book tells the complete story of this legendary warrior, including information on the classical sources, his deification and cult, and his continuing popularity as a character in film, television, and comic books. 1 vol, 80 pgs 2013 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-softcover, available mid November 2013 ......$18.00 DISCOUNT:15%

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1-218180 Wallace, Mariin WILDLANDS: Game The great Darkness has fallen, and the Empire with it. The arcane crystals which once powered entire cities were shattered, and the darkness was destroyed by the magics unleashed. All that remains are the lawless ruins known as the Wildlands, and the shards of the crystals that have been strewn across them. Now a few souls, the brave and the desperate, seek the shards to harness their power for their own ends.

Take control of one of four factions: spell-slinging Mages' Guild, nimble Gnomads, versatile Lawbringers, or hard-hitting Pit Fighters. Each brings their own playstyle, with unique decks of action cards determining their abilities on the battlefield, so plan your tactics carefully. Dash through the ruins to grab the crystals you so desperately desire or focus your efforts on taking out the opposition - but take care, danger may be lurking in the darkness.

* Players: 2-4
* Ages: 14+
* Playing Time: 30-60 minutes
* Contains: 20 Unique Miniatures, 20 Character Cards, 120 Action Cards, 42 Battlefield Cards, Double-Sided Playing Board, Counters & Tokens1 vol, 0 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-box ......$80.00 DISCOUNT:15%

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1-218181 Wallace, Mariin WILDLANDS: The Unquiet Dead Across the Wildlands the word is spreading - the dead are rising, swords in hand. Drawn to the life-giving power of the crystal shards, a gang of undead nightmares have taken to the battlefield. This ghoulish team can replace one of the existing factions, with the unique mechanic of shared activation offering an aggressive new playstyle, or they can be played using the new 'Encounter' rules as monstrosities that can be controlled by any player, flooding the board as the battle rages.

Note: Requires a copy of Wildlands to play.

* Number of players: 2-4
* Ages: 14+
* Playing time: 30-60 minutes
* Components: 6 unique miniatures, 6 Character cards, 30 Action cards1 vol, 0 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-box, available mid November 2018 ......$25.00 DISCOUNT:15%

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1-218182 Wallace, Mariin WILDLANDS: The Ancients - A Big Box Expansion for Wildlands The Ancients, age-old guardians of the arcane crystals, have long slumbered in their secret vaults. Rumoured to be invincible sentinels, they have defended their crystals unchallenged for eons. With the fall of the Empire, the most desperate bands of the Wildlands have joined forces to take them down and claim the crystals they protect.

Wildlands: The Ancients introduces powerful creatures and new terrains that allow players to play Wildlands solo and cooperatively, as well as supporting play with up to six players.

Requires a copy of Wildlands to play.
At six players, requires a copy of Wildlands and either The Unquiet Dead or The Adventuring Party to play.

Players: 1-6
Playing Time: 60 minutes
Ages: 14+
Contents: 5 Unique Over-Sized Miniatures, Doubled-sided Playing Board, 100+ Cards, 5 Double-Sided Scenario Sheets, 80+ Counters, 10 Plastic Bases, 10 Crystals1 vol, 0 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-softcover, available mid February 2021 ......$60.00 DISCOUNT:15% rct

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1-2181891 Wallace, Mariin WILDLANDS: Map Pack 1 - The Warlock's Tower & The Crystal Canyons Travel into the further reaches of the Wildlands with this new set of maps. Introduce further wrinkles to your game via magical portals which help you rush around the map, or fissures which will slow your progress. Players will have to adapt to their new surroundings if they ever hope to get ahead.

This map expansion for Wildlands adds a new double-sided board to the game, featuring new opportunities and obstacles, and can be used in conjunction with the faction expansions. This map pack requires a copy of Wildlands to play.1 vol, 1 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-softcover, available mid May 2019 ......$20.00 DISCOUNT:15% rct

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1-2181892 Wallace, Mariin WILDLANDS: Map Pack 2 - The Warlock's Tower & The Crystal Canyons Requires a copy of Wildlands to play. The Dark House lies abandoned. Who knows what horrors lie within? This board expansion for Wildlands gives players three new maps, two of which are specifically designed for two players. Each map features new rules, new challenges, and new opportunities.

Once the home of one of the Empire's grandest family, the Dark House lies as an epitaph to their fall. As you fight your way across the two-storied Mansion map, you will find remnants of their wicked ways. Out back, struggle through the Hedge Maze map, sinister and long overgrown with vicious thorns. Down below, in the Crypt map, encounter the deadly curse that once cast a noble line into oblivion.1 vol, 3 pgs 2019 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-softcover, available late October 2019 ......$20.00 DISCOUNT:15% rct

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1-973004 White, Steve VAMPIRES: A Hunter's Guide For centuries, vampires have lurked in the shadows, preying upon the weak and defenseless. Now, with world population centers booming, the vampires have found rich new hunting grounds. But help is at hand, Vampires: A Hunter's Guide contains all the information necessary to recognize and combat the growing vampire threat.

After exploring the origins of these dark and terrible creatures, it examines the numerous vampire species and subspecies that exist around the world today. Focusing on the hunters' weapons, tactics and skillsets, this book provides information on identifying and eliminating vampires, noting the best practices from the secretive, powerful and dedicated hunters from around the world, and throughout the ages. With full-color illustrations of predator and prey, this is the ultimate resource in the fight to save humanity from the vampires.

Contents: Introduction, European Vampires, North American Vampires, African Vampires, Asian Vampires, South American Vampires, and Conclusion.1 vol, 80 pgs 2014 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-softcover, available late August 2014 ......$18.00 DISCOUNT:15%

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1-228240 Bahr, Alan HEIRS TO HERESY: The Fall of the Knights Templar You are one of the 30 Knights Templar who awoke on Friday, 13 October 1307, only to find themselves wanted criminals and branded heretics by the King of France. Abandoned by the Vatican and sent away early in the morning, you must leave Paris on a day of reckoning and try to find your way across a dark, mythic Europe to a mystical utopia where you can rebuild!

Heirs to Heresy starts as a historical-fantasy roleplaying game, but is heavily influenced by Gnosticism, European Folklore, esotericism, and the myths and legends that surround the Templars. The game will ask you to craft the secrets of the Templar treasure, the enemies, and mysteries they will face, as your Knights undertake a mystical journey to the center of themselves along the road to Avallonis.

The mechanics are a blend of narrative, storytelling rules, and classic adventure-gaming inspired roleplaying rules that work to create rich aspect-driven characters. As Templar Knights, your skill at arms is unquestionable, but it is the potential access to gnostic spells, unique powers, or intensely powerful faith sets you apart from your compatriots.1 vol, 192 pgs 2021 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-hardback ......$35.00 DISCOUNT:15% rct

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1-215200 Boisselle, Martin STAR CARTEL: Card Game Star Cartel is a space trading game of making the right bets at the right time. Players take on the role of traders and smugglers, trying to maximize the value of the goods they have stockpiled, while minimizing the value of other player's goods.

Trading goods to the Cartel increases their value on the black market, but you can't stash what you've traded away. Upgrade your ship, stockpile your loot and remember that in space, no-one can hear you scheme.

Number of players: 3-6, Ages: 14+, Play time: 30-45 minutes

Components: Cartel Board, 90 Contraband cards, 27 Ship cards, and 5 Contraband tokens.1 vol, 1 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-box, available mid October 2017 ......$30.00 DISCOUNT:15%

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1-216080 Knizia, Reiner SAKURA: Game Players: 2-6
Ages: 10+
Playing Time: 20-40 minutes
Contents: Playing board, 60 cards, 52 prestige tokens, 6 player figures, Emperor figure

Every year the Emperor walks through the Imperial Gardens to greet the spring, every year he stops beneath the sakura trees, and every year you try to paint his picture. This will be your year. Artists from near and far will step over their rivals to be closest to the Emperor as he reaches the cherry blossoms, hoping to paint a portrait that will please him. However, should one of them accidentally bump into the Emperor, they would be sure to earn his ire!

Sakura is a light game of pushing your luck and pushing your friends. Each player will simultaneously decide how far to move both their character and the Emperor. The player closest to the Emperor when the cherry blossoms are reached will gain a huge amount of prestige, but if you push too far you risk bumping into the Emperor and walking away in disgrace.1 vol, 1 pgs 2018 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-softcover, available late February 2018 ......$30.00 DISCOUNT:15%

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1-225770 Lopiano, Fabio MERV: The Heart of the Silk Road (Game) The ancient city of Merv. A gateway between the East and the West. A hub of scholarship and trade. The greatest city in the world.

In Merv: The Heart of the Silk Road players are vying to amass power and wealth in the prosperous city at the centre of the land. Through careful court intrigue, timely donations to the grand mosque, and securing favourable trade deals, players attempt to redirect as much of that prosperity as possible into their own pockets.

Meanwhile, beyond the city walls Mongol hordes approach. If you help construct the city walls you give up on precious opportunities to build up your own stature, but leave it unprotected and you will burn with the city. Every decision is weighty and the consequences of each misstep are dire. Will you rise to prominence or fade into oblivion?

Number of players: 1-4
Ages: 14+
Play time: 90 - 120 minutes
Components: Board, 25 tiles, 48 cards, 100+ wooden pieces, and 100+ tokens 1 vol, 1 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-box, available late November 2020 ......$65.00 DISCOUNT:15% rct

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1-230350 Mathers, Steve CRESCENT MOON: Game Set in the deserts, rivers, and oases of the Caliphate, this area-control game for four or five players. Take on the role of one of five radically asymmetric characters, each with their own objectives to fulfill, unique actions to utilize, and game-changing special powers to employ. Build symbiotic relationships with your allies, undermine your rivals, and choose your friends and enemies wisely in this cutthroat game of power and politics.

Number of players: 4-5
Ages: 14+
Play time: 150-180 minutes
Components: 59 Custom Wooden Pieces, 5 Player Booklets, 82 Cards, 62 Wooden Discs, 16 Hexes, 5 Cloth Bags, 196 Tokens1 vol, 1 pgs 2022 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-box, available mid May 2022 ......$90.00 DISCOUNT:15% inc

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1-214130 Sylvester, Peer THE LOST EXPEDITION: A Game of Survival in the Amazon Legendary explorer Percy Fawcett marched deep into the Amazon in search of El Dorado. He was never seen again. Your team is following in his footsteps, but in searching for riches you must be careful not to lose the greatest treasure of all - your life.

Make the best of your food, your ammunition and your health, as you plunge deep into the jungle. Choose your path carefully to ensure you're ready for the pitfalls which may occur. Play solo or co-operatively to survive the expedition, or play head-to-head to see which group can reach the lost city first.

From award-winning designer Peer Sylvester and acclaimed comic artist Garen Ewing, The Lost Expedition is a game of hard choices on the road to El Dorado. Players: 1-5; Ages: 14+; Playing Time: 30-50 minutes

Includes: 6 Character cards, 9 Jungle cards, 56 Adventure cards, 2 Reference cards, 2 Playing pieces, 24 Health tokens, 24 Food tokens, 12 Ammo tokens, and 2 Expedition leader tokens.1 vol, 1 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-pb, available mid June 2017 ......$30.00 DISCOUNT:15%

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1-225320 Sylvester, Peer Village Green - A Game of Pretty Gardens and Petty Grudges It's the first day of spring, and there's only one thing on everyone's mind - the Village Green of the Year competition! In just a few months, the judges of this prestigious contest will be visiting, and the village council have finally put you in charge of the preparations. With your newfound authority, you can show those snobs from Lower Aynesmore just what a properly orchestrated floral arrangement looks like!

In Village Green you are rival gardeners, tasked by your respective communities with arranging flowers, planting trees, commissioning statues, and building ponds. You must place each element carefully - time is tight and the stakes couldn't be higher! Split your days between acquiring and installing new features for your green and nominating it for one of the competition's many awards. Will your village green become the local laughing stock, or make the neighbouring villages green with envy?

Attributes: Players: 1-5; Playing Time: 30 minutes; Ages: 14+; Contents: 96 cards
1 vol, 96 pgs 2020 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-deck, available mid September 2020 ......$21.00 DISCOUNT:15% rct

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1-215190 wallace, Martin LONDON: Second Edition Brand new edition of a popular classic, London will appeal to the strategic thinker among board game fans. Tasked with rebuilding London in the decades following the great fire, players will juggle building requirements, bank loans and poverty as they strive to realize their vision for the city.

The game features a unique mechanic of playing cards to develop the city, then 'running' the city by taking all the card actions simultaneously. Players will have to repay all their loans before the game ends, but only need to worry about how much poverty they're creating relative to the other players.

Number of players: 2-4, Ages: 14+, Play time: 60-90 minutes

Contains: Development board, 101 City cards, 20 oversized Borough cards, 4 score markers, 48 coin tokens, 32 poverty tokens, and 12 loan tokens.1 vol, 1 pgs 2017 UK, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-box ......$55.00 DISCOUNT:15%

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1-BW004 BLOOD WARS 1 vol, 0 pgs 1995
NEW-LIMITED EDITION ......$90.00

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1-COL005 EAGLES:WATERLOO-(60) CARD DECK 60 vol, 1 pgs 1995 BLAINE, COLUMBIA GAMES
NEW-sixty card deck ......$5.00

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1-COL010 DIXIE:GETTYSBURG-(12) DECKS OF SIXTY CARDS 1 vol, 1 pgs 1996 BLAINE, COLUMBIA GAMES
NEW-(300) card set ......$60.00

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2-DC001 STARTREK:THE NEXT GENERATION-STARTER DECK/RULE (60) card starter, complete your missions beforeyour opponents using crew members, ships, etc.1 vol, 1 pgs 1994 VA, DECIPHER INC.
NEW-rules, LIMITED EDITION ......$24.00

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1-DC003 STARTREK:THE NEXT GENERATION-(15)BOOSTER PACK 15 vol, 1 pgs 1994 VA, DECIPHER INC.
NEW-UNLIMITED EDITION ......$12.00

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1-DC436 THEED PALACE:SW (11) CARD BOOSTER PACK 1 vol, 11 pgs 2001 VA, DECIPHER INC.
NEW ......$2.83

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1-DC442 REFLECTIONS III:SW (18) CARD BOOSTER/FOIL CARD 1 vol, 18 pgs 2001 VA, DECIPHER INC.
NEW ......$5.19

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1-DC501 YOUNG JEDI:(2/30) DECKS Two limited edition starter decks for the card game Young Jedi - The Menace of Darth Maul and The Jedi Council. Each box comes with two 30-card starter decks and a rulebook.60 vol, 1 pgs 1999 VA, DECIPHER INC.
NEW-LIMITED EDITION ......$10.00

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1-DC802 LORD OF THE RINGS:(63) CARD DECK 1 vol, 63 pgs 2001 NORFOLK, DECIPHER GAMES
NEW ......$11.32

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1-DC805 LORD OF THE RINGS:(11) CARD PACK 1 vol, 11 pgs 2001 NORFOLK, DECIPHER GAMES
NEW ......$3.77

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1-DC811 LOTR:THE MINES OF MORIA (63) CARD DECK 1 vol, 63 pgs 2002 NORFOLK, DECIPHER GAMES
NEW ......$11.32

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1-DC813 LOTR:MINES OF MORIA(11) CARD PACK 1 vol, 11 pgs 2002 NORFOLK, DECIPHER GAMES
NEW ......$3.77

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1-DC817 LOTR:REALMS OF THE ELF LORDS (63) CARD DECK 1 vol, 63 pgs 2002 NORFOLK, DECIPHER GAMES
NEW ......$11.32

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1-DC864 LOTR:THE TWO TOWERS (11) CARD PACK 1 vol, 11 pgs 2002 NORFOLK, DECIPHER GAMES
NEW ......$3.77

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1-DC995 LOTR:RETURN OF THE KING (63) CARD DECK 1 vol, 63 pgs 2003 NORFOLK, DECIPHER GAMES
NEW ......$11.32

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1-DECK02 DECK PROTECTOR SHEETS-(10) 9 card sheets 1 vol, 8 pgs
NEW ......$2.36

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1-DECK03 DECK PROTECTORS-100'S Black Back 1 vol, 100 pgs
NEW ......$8.49

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1-HER02 HERESY-(12) STARTER DECKS/RULES 1 vol, 12 pgs 1995
NEW ......$120.00

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1-ME003 MIDDLE EARTH:(15) CARD BOOSTER PACK 1 vol, 36 pgs 1996 US, IRON CROWN ENTER
NEW ......$2.83

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1-MS001 ECHELONS OF FURY, WWII: (65) CARD DECK 1 vol, 1 pgs 1995 FRESNO, MEDALLION SIMULAT
NEW ......$9.00

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1-DC005 Barthorp, Michael STARTREK:TNG-ALTERNATE UNIVERSE, (15) CARD PACK People and things from the other places15 vol, 1 pgs 1995 VA, DECIPHER INC.
NEW-LIMITED EDITION ......$3.00

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1-DC023 Barthorp, Michael STNG:RULES OF AQUISTION(9) PACK 1 vol, 30 pgs 1999 NORFOLK, DECIPHER INC
NEW ......$2.36

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6-WIZ003 Garfield, Richard MTG:BOOSTER PACK, (15) CARDS (15) card set, contains (11) common, (3) uncommonand (1) rare card, these are the original cards.1 vol, 15 pgs 1999 WA, WIZARDS OF THE COAST
NEW-6TH EDITION ......$3.77

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1-AC031 Gomez, Jeff FALLEN EMPIRES, #1/4 1 vol, 32 pgs 1995 NY, ACCLAIM COMICS
NEW-softcover ......$2.50

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1-GS001 THROWING STONES-SET OF (9) DICE Throwing Stones, published by Gamesmiths. In it, specialized dice are used to represent your character. To act, you simply announce what you're attempting, roll your dice and see how you do. You don't have to total pips and compare them to numbers on your character sheet. Indeed, most of what people think of as a character sheet is absent. In Throwing Stones, you use one just to record your equipment, damage, current mana and experience; your specialized dice really are your character. By removing the character sheet largely from play the game actually feels more 'diceless' than some diceless systems -- a strange result from a system based on constantly rolling dice!

Each tube comes with nine dice: one regular six-sided die, a generic 'monster' die and, the heart of the game, seven of the specialized dice, called stones, to build characters with. A starting character has four stones. As experience is earned, additional stones are gained one at a time.

1 vol, 1 pgs 1995 EL SEGUNDO, GAMESMITHS
NEW ......$10.00 DISCOUNT:15%

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1-DUL008 DUELIST, THE:ISSUE #8 1 vol, 132 pgs 1995 WA, WIZARDS OF THE COAST
NEW-softcover ......$4.00

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1-DUL038 DUELIST, THE:ISSUE #38 1 vol, 132 pgs 1999 WA, WIZARDS OF THE COAST
NEW-softcover ......$4.95

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1-DUL003 Barthorp, Michael DUELIST, THE:ISSUE #3, CONTAINS (1) MAGIC CARD 1 vol, 100 pgs 1994 WA, WIZARDS OF THE COAST
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1-RC01GLD SCRYE COUNTER-GOLD 0 vol, 0 pgs
NEW ......$8.00

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1-GIFT GIFT CERTIFICATE 1 vol, 0 pgs
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1-985049 049 SUEZ CRISIS Brief but succinct account with b/w & color maps and illust, suggested reading list/OSPREY list.1 vol, 96 pgs 2003 LONDON, OSPREY PUBLISHING
NEW-pb ......$20.00 DISCOUNT:15%

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