Warrior 46 by Casemate Publishers Ltd

Volume XIII, Issue III, Summer/Fall 2022

Recent Releases

Welcome, readers, to the summer edition of The Warrior! Here at Casemate, we believe a beach read is any book you put in your bag that excites you, and this edition of The Warrior is chock full of some of our favorites, like the latest installment of the spy thriller series The Snake Eater Chronicles comes Direct Legacy (pg. 5). If you’re thinking of something less traditional, but just as exciting, we recommend the first-hand accounts in Take Charge and Move Out (pg. 3). Not headed to the beach? If you’re looking to try your hand at German Renaissance combat, we’ve got Durer’s Fight Book (pg. 14), or if you were thinking a tabletop game is more your speed, we are loving the Three Ages of Rome (pg. 61). Of course, we wouldn’t miss IPMS, and we hope if you’re going you’ll stop by and say hi! If not, our XL modelling section in this issue will make you feel like you were there (starting on pg. 51). And it wouldn’t be summer vacation without a brand-new WWII read, and we’ve got just thing to check out if you want to learn how the US Navy jumped into action after Pearl Harbor in The Silent Service in WWII (pg. 32). As always, there’s something for everyone – and we hope this new edition of The Warrior will keep you busy all summer. Happy Reading! Will, Quinn, Kate, and Courtney The Warrior Team

• COMING SOON • The G.I. Collector’s Guide: U.S. Army Service Forces Catalog, European Theater of Operations Volume 1

Henri-Paul Enjames In World War II, the U.S. Army not only supplied its soldiers with the most modern equipment and uniforms, suitable for any combat situation, but went as far as providing them with their favorite drinks or candy bars, and seemingly anything else they might require. This comprehensive reference book brings together all the equipment issued to American soldiers in the European Theater of Operations, 1943–45. Each item is presented with its catalog numbers, described in detail and fully depicted in photographs, including close-ups of the labels to aid identification of items. Graphics and diagrams offer additional information and context. There are chapters on everything from uniform, insignia, and small arms issued to the individual, through crew-served weapons, rations, tents, to sports and recreation equipment. There is full coverage of the specialist items issued to Airborne, Armored, and Mountain troops, engineers, signallers, Military Police, medics, chaplains and female personnel. From the chewing gum included in K rations through to artillery-laying equipment, mess trays to portable altars and field harmoniums, this photographic reference gives a unique insight into the world of the U.S. Army in World War II. As a complete catalog with high-quality photographs, this book is invaluable to both family historians researching grandpa’s kit found in the attic and to collectors in their quest to find authentic items among the reproductions that flood the modern market. 242019, $69.95 , $45.50 , Hardback, 272 pages

The G.I. Collector’s Guide: U.S. Army Service Forces Catalog, European Theater of Operations Volume 2

Henri-Paul Enjames This second volume of the G.I. Collector’s Guide is fully revised with the addition of sections including personal equipment, trophies and souvenirs, the wartime draft and Stateside training, and the life of POWs in German camps. More than one thousand new artifacts with detailed captions are featured in this completely revised new work. Expert Henri-Paul Enjames describes all variations of uniform, insignia, badges, weapons, and equipment in detail. 242033, $69.95 , $45.50 , Hardback, 272 pages

The front cover image is from Blue Water War Edited by Brian E. Walter, Casemate Publishers, 2022 (page 5) Typeset by Courtney Huntzinger

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• NEW FROM CASEMATE • World War II Snipers The Men, Their Guns, Their Stories

Gary Yee Thousands of volumes have been published about World War II but relatively little attention has been given to the sniper. Drawing from memoirs, government documents and interviews, World War II Snipers incorporates eyewitness accounts to weave a comprehensive narrative of snipers in World War II. While certain common traits were shared among belligerents, each had its unique methodology for selecting and training snipers and, as casualties were high, their replacements. Drawn from hunters, competitive shooters, natural marksmen, outdoorsmen, city dwellers, farmers and veteran soldiers, they fought to assert local battlefield dominance and instill among their enemy a paralyzing fear. Sometimes admired and other times reviled by their own comrades because of the retaliation they drew, they were always too few in number. Their battlefield role, their victories and their defeats are retold here from neglected or forgotten sources. The scope of World War II Snipers is extensive with three chapters each on the major theaters of the war including Western Europe, Eastern Europe and the Pacific. This is supported by a lengthy chapter on the sniper rifles used by the snipers and their equipment. Finally, the last chapter discusses many overlooked or ignored subjects not raised by other researchers and provides much food for thought. The bibliography is a valuable resource to future researchers and writers. For the long-range rifle shooter and today’s snipers, the lessons of the past are as relevant today as they were when learned and practiced in World War II. 240985, $49.95 , $32.50 , Hardback, 352 pages

Normandy From Cotentin to Falaise, June–July 1944

Friedrich Hayn Linden Lyons

A unique perspective on the decisive early weeks of the invasion in 1944, written by a German Army Corps Intelligence officer stationed in Normandy at the time of the Allied invasion, who during the invasion was the department head for enemy messages processing (Ic) in the staff of the LXXXIV AK. It discusses in detail the events leading up to the creation of Falaise Pocket, described by the author as “tragic turning point of an entire front.” It discusses in detail the conditions in the American landing section and explains how the German troops based there came to be defeated. 241562, $45 , $29.50 , Hardback, 200 pages

Take Charge and Move Out: The Founding Fathers of TACAMO True Believers and the Rise of Navy Strategic Communications Lewis McIntyre VADM Nora Tyson USN (Ret)

The US Navy’s “Take Charge and Move Out” (TACAMO) mission provides essential airborne communications to the US nuclear deterrence forces. Today it is a thriving community, respected by the Navy and the US strategic defense forces. But it wasn’t always so. Despite the enormous importance of the mission, for the first decade of their existence, the TACAMO squadrons did not provide a viable career path for officers, instead being a “one and done” tour for the junior officers who found themselves unluckily so assigned. A second tour in the squadrons was considered to be professional suicide. But in 1975, inspired by a significant commanding officer, a handful of lieutenants put their faith in a community that did not yet exist, betting their careers on that second tour. From their faith and courage was born the TACAMO community. This is the story of the birth of TACAMO, in the words of those who built the community from scratch. 241548, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 248 pages

SOG - A Photo History of the Secret Wars

Maj John L Plaster USAR (Ret) In 1972 the U.S. military destroyed all known photos of the top-secret Studies and Observations Group, with the intention that details could never be made public. But unknown to those in charge, SOG veterans had brought back with them hundreds of photographs of SOG in action and would keep them secret for more than three decades. In this new edition of SOG: A Photo History, more than 700 irreplaceable photos bring to life the stories of SOG legends Larry Thorne, Bob Howard, Dick Meadows, George Sisler, “Q” and others, and document what really happened deep inside enemy territory: Operation Tailwind, the Son Tay raid, SOG’s defense of Khe Sanh, Hatchet Force operations, Bright Light rescues, HALO insertions, string extractions, SOG’s darkest programs and much more. 240848, $49.95 , $32.50 , Hardback, 456 pages

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• NEW FROM CASEMATE • The Lion of Round Top The Life and Military Service of Brigadier General Strong Vincent in the American Civil War Hans G Myers Dr Frank P Varney

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. This book restores Vincent to his rightful place among the heroes of the battle of Gettysburg: presenting his life story using new, never-before-published sources and archival material to bring the story of one of the most forgotten officers of the American Civil War back to the attention of readers and historians. 241111, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 216 pages

Leading Like the Swamp Fox The Leadership Lessons of Francis Marion Kevin Dougherty Steven D. Smith

Francis Marion is certainly the stuff of which legends are made. His nickname “The Swamp Fox,” bestowed upon him by one of his fiercest enemies, captures his wily approach to battle. His legacy is enshrined in the fact that more places in the United States have been named after him than any other soldier of the American Revolution, with the sole exception of George Washington. Even today’s U.S. Army Rangers include Marion as one of their formative heroes. Surely much about leadership can be learned from such an intriguing personality. Leading like the Swamp Fox: The Leadership Lessons of Francis Marion unlocks those lessons. Divided into three parts, the book first presents the historical background and context necessary to appreciate Marion’s situation. The main body of the book 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. 241159, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 256 pages

General Jan Smuts and his First World War in Africa, 1914–1917

David Brock Katz WWI 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. 240176, $37.95 , $24.99 , Hardback, 288 pages

Portugal’s Bush War in Mozambique

Al J Venter Portugal fought a bush war in Mozambique — one of the most beautiful countries in the world — for over a decade. The small European nation was ranged against formidable odds and in the end was unable to muster the resources required to effectively take on the might of the Soviet Union and its collaborators — every single communist country on the planet and almost all of sub-Saharan Africa. Yet, Al Venter argues, Portugal did not actually lose the war, and indeed fought in difficult terrain with a good degree of success over an extended period. It was radical domestic politics that heralded the end. Mozambique is once again embroiled in a guerrilla war, this time against a large force of Islamic militants, many from Somalia and some Arab countries, and unequivocally backed by Islamic State and the lessons of Mozambique’s bush war are still relevant today. 241104, $37.95 , $24.99 , Hardback, 280 pages

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• NEW FROM CASEMATE • Among the Firsts: Lieutenant Colonel Gerhard L. Bolland’s Unconventional War D-Day 82nd Airborne Paratrooper, OSS Special Forces Commander of Operation Rype

Matthew T Bolland Unconventional warfare tactics can have a considerable effect on the outcome of any war. During World War II, the United States government developed and employed two new methods of fighting. The first was the development of “paratroop” units, as they were first called. The second was the formation of a covert and sabotage operations branch called the Office of Strategic Services (OSS). Lt. Colonel Bolland was involved in both of these “firsts.” During the D-Day invasion he parachuted behind enemy lines, jumping out of the 82nd Airborne lead aircraft with General James Gavin. After fighting with the 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment for thirty-three days straight, he returned to England and became involved with the OSS Scandinavian Section. He served as Field Commander for their Operation, code named Rype. This was the only American military undertaking, albeit covert, in Norway during the entire course of the war. As a young boy growing up in rural western Minnesota, Bolland got his military start with the Minnesota National Guard, before being accepted to West Point, solely on merit. His military career lasted seventeen years. Lt. Colonel Bolland ended up with numerous decorations including the Norwegian Liberation Medal and Citation, the Bronze Star for valor, the French Fouragerre of Croix de Guerre with Palms and posthumously the Congressional Gold medal awarded to the OSS Society on behalf of all former OSS members that served during the war. His story reveals the struggles, successes, failures and ultimate victories, detailing what went right and what went wrong with these new unconventional methods of fighting. 241210, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 384 pages

The True Story of Catch-22 The Real Men and Missions of Joseph Heller’s 340th Bomb Group in World War II

Patricia Chapman Meder After the publication of his bestselling novel Catch-22, Joseph Heller usually chose to deny that any of his richly drawn characters were based on his actual war mates. However, to those who served with Heller in the 340th Bomb Group the novel’s characters were indeed recognizable— the hard-drinking, vengeful, and disillusioned Chief White Half Oat, young, sliced-in-half Kid Sampson, shrieking, frenzied Hungry Joe, Colonel Cathcart, General Dreedle, Yossarian and that capitalist supreme, Milo Minderbinder. In this book, written and colorfully illustrated by the daughter of the 340th Bomb Group’s commander, Colonel Willis Chapman, we finally encounter the real men and combat missions on which the novel was based. Group relating twelve richly told tales of their own. 241326, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 240 pages

Blue Water War Maritime Struggle in the Mediterranean and Middle East, 1940–1945

Brian E Walter For three millennia the Mediterranean Sea served as the center of western civilization and the scene of many colossal wars and naval battles. In the early summer of 1940, this ancient body of water again played host to a new and extensive conflict as the Kingdom of Italy challenged Britain for dominance within the region. With France on the verge of collapse and Britain facing the prospect of imminent invasion, the Italians hoped to re-establish control over the Mediterranean. The only thing standing in their way was the heavily outnumbered British Mediterranean Fleet and the equally outnumbered British ground and air forces present in the region. Together, these forces would determine whether the Mediterranean reverted back to Italian control or whether the Allies would prevail and retain supremacy over this great body of water for themselves.. 241081, $39.95 , $25.99 , Hardback, 352 pages

Direct Legacy A Cold War Spy Thriller James Stejskal A Cold War thriller.

It is the height of the Troubles and Northern Ireland lies under a shadow…When Neil Fitzpatrick, a rogue Green Beret soldier, is recruited by the Irish Republican Army to help prepare a terrorist attack, Paul Stavros, his former teammate, is sent to stop him and bring him home alive. Fitzpatrick, the American son of an Irish rebel who was forced to flee his birthplace, is a Special Forces demolitions expert. Fitzpatrick knows his trade and has a personal agenda with the IRA. The American public can’t find out that one of its elite soldiers is involved in terrorism and the US government won’t rely on the British to find him. They need someone who knows Fitzpatrick and how he operates. 241197, $27.95 , $18.50 , Hardback, 332 pages

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• ANCIENT & MEDIEVAL• Ancient Battle Formations

Justin Swanton Justin Swanton examines the principal battle-winning formations of the Ancient world, determining their composition, function and efficacy. Looking at the fundamental components of the principal battle formations of heavy and light infantry, cavalry, elephants and chariots, showing how they bolstered the individual soldier’s willingness to fight. The book also looks at massed infantry that reigned supreme in this era: the heavily armored Greek hoplite phalanx, the Macedonian pike phalanx, and the Roman triplex acies which. A careful study of the Greek and Latin of the sources sheds fresh light on how these formations were organized and worked, re-evaluating many conventional notions and leading to some surprising conclusions. 797582, $28.95 , $18.99 , Paperback, 320 pages

The Seleucid Army of Antiochus the Great Weapons, Armour and Tactics

Jean Charl Du Plessis The Seleucid Empire was a superpower of the Hellenistic Age, the largest and most powerful of the Successor States, and it’s army was central to the maintenance of that power. Antiochus III campaigned from the Mediterranean to India, earning the sobriquet ‘the Great’. Jean Charl Du Plessis has produced the most in depth study available in English devoted to the troop types, weapons and armor of Antiochus’ army. He combines the most recent historical research and latest archaeological evidence with a strong element of reconstructive archaeology, that is the making and using of replica equipment. The army’s performance in its many battles, sieges and campaigns is analyzed and assessed. 09179A, $42.95 , $27.99 , Hardback, 360 pages

The Perdiccas Years, 323–320 BC

Tristan Hughes At around 4:00pm 11 June 323 BC in Babylon, Alexander the Great breathed his last. He left one of the largest empires the world had seen, stretching from Greece to the Punjab. With Alexander dead and leaving no clear successor, many of his former brothers-in-arms quickly became fierce foes as they vied for dominance. 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. This first book covers the initial years of the conflict and several major campaigns that immediately seized the kingdom. 775115, $42.95 , $27.99 , Hardback, 400 pages

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An Invincible Beast Understanding the Hellenistic Pike Phalanx in Action

Christopher Matthew Christopher Matthews critically 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, as well as modern theories. The result is the most comprehensive and up-to-date study of what heavy infantry combat was like in the age of Alexander the Great and his Successors. 08526A, $34.95 , $22.99 , Paperback, 544 pages

The Rise of Persia and the First Greco-Persian Wars The Expansion of the Achaemenid Empire and the Battle of Marathon

Manousos E Kambouris Manousos Kambouris revisits the epic events of the first Greco-Persian War and the Persian invasion of Greece. Darius I, the Persian King of Kings ordered the invasion of Greece ostensibly to punish the Greeks, for their support of the Revolt, but in truth to achieve god-ordained world dominance. Describing the invasion in great detail, the author analyses the king’s immense army, considering its composition and logistical constraints. The campaign leading to Marathon and the decisive battle itself are clearly narrated. Manousos Kambouris’ meticulous research brings fresh insights to this timeless tale of defiance of the odds and victory for the underdog. 09329A, $42.95 , $27.99 , Hardback, 240 pages

Alexander the Great, a Battle for Truth and Fiction The Ancient Sources And Why They Can’t Be Trusted

David Grant Most of what we ‘know’ about Alexander the Great (356-323 BC) comes from the pages of much later historians, writing 300 years or more after these events. These writers drew on the accounts of earlier authors who were contemporary with Alexander, some of whom took part in the events they described. David Grant examines the fragments of these testimonies. The author explains how manuscripts became corrupted in their journey from the ancient world to the modern day.This work highlights why the legacy of Alexander is built on shaky foundations. 094719, $42.95 , $27.99 , Hardback, 336 pages

BATTLE OF THE BULGE • ••ANCIENT & MEDIEVAL• War in Greek Mythology

Paul Chrystal Even though war, and conflict generally, feature prominently in Greek mythology, comparatively little has been written on the subject. This is surprising because wars and battles in Greek mythology are freighted with symbolism and laden with meaning and significance. The ubiquity of war themes in the Greek myths is a reflection of the prominence of war in everyday Greek life and society, which makes the relative obscurity of published literature all the more puzzling. This book redresses this by showing how conflict in mythology and legend resonated loudly as essential symbols in Greek culture and how they are represented in classical literature, philosophy, religion, and art. 766168, $42.95 , $27.99 , Hardback, 240 pages

Religion & Classical Warfare The Roman Republic Matthew Dillon Christopher Matthew

Religion was integral to the conduct of war in the ancient world and the Romans were certainly no exception. No campaign was undertaken, no battle risked, without first making sacrifice to propitiate the appropriate gods (such as Mars, god of War) or consulting 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 addresses that omission by drawing together the work of experts from across the globe. 834316, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 336 pages

Egypt and Judaea

John D. Grainger 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. 781598, $26.95 , $17.99 , Paperback, 224 pages

War in Roman Myth and Legend

Paul Chrystal The book opens by addressing how the Romans did adopt and adapt Greek myths to fashion the beginnings of Roman history; it goes on to discuss the Roman gods of war and the ubiquity of war in Roman society and politics and how this was reflected in the Aeneas Foundation Myth, the Romulus and Remus Foundation Myth and the legends associated with the founding of Rome. Warlike Women in Roman Epic and Trojan heroes are discussed next and the use of mythology by Roman poets other than Virgil. The Theban Legion and the vision of Constantine myths conclude the book. 766120, $42.95 , $27.99 , Hardback, 280 pages

Religion & Classical Warfare: The Roman Empire Matthew Dillon Christopher Matthew

Asia Minor, Syria and Armenia

Richard Evans 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. 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. 08521A, $26.95 , $17.99 , Paperback, 176 pages

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BATTLE OF THE BULGE • ••ANCIENT & MEDIEVAL• Roman Empire at War A Compendium of Battles from 31 B.C. to A.D. 565

Don Taylor In a single volume, Roman Empire at War catalogs and offers a brief description of every significant battle fought by the Roman Empire from Augustus to Justinian I. 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.The author 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 is an excellent first-stop reference to the many battles of the Roman Empire. 08520A, $26.95 , $17.99 , Paperback, 224 pages

The Battle of Dyrrhachium (48 BC) Caesar, Pompey, and the Early Campaigns of the Third Roman Civil War

Gareth C Sampson In 49 BC the Roman Republic collapsed once more into bloody civil war. At the heart of this war lay the two greatest living Roman commanders, Pompey the Great and Julius Caesar, each having built their own factions within the Roman oligarchy and refusing to compromise. The subsequent civil war would be fought for control of the Republic.

Gareth Sampson outlines the strategic background, describing the early campaigns of the civil war and the factions of Caesar and Pompey that fought for control of the resources of the Republic. The Battle of Dyrrhachium is analyzed to determine the strengths and weakness of both armies and the aftermath of the battle that saw Caesar defeated and Pompey in the ascendancy. 793584, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 248 pages

Britain and Rome: Caesar to Claudius The Exposure of a Renaissance Fraud

P J O’Gorman This is a bold reassessment of one of the pivotal points in British history. PJ O’Gorman analyses the sources for the period from Julius Caesar’s first forays into these islands to the invasion under the Emperor Claudius and the conclusions he reaches are nothing short of radical and call into question much of the accepted narrative of Roman invasion and conquest. 769510, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 224 pages

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Leading the Roman Army Soldiers and Emperors, 31 BC – AD 235

Jonathan Mark Eaton 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 wellbeing of the empire as a whole. This book analyses 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. Recent discoveries have revolutionised 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. 797032, $28.95 , $18.99 , Paperback, 224 pages

The Roman Empire in Crisis, 248–260 When the Gods Abandoned Rome

Paul N Pearson This book is a narrative history of a 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 crisis, and an empire-wide pandemic, the ‘plague of Cyprian’. There was sustained persecution of the Christians. A central theme of the book is that this was a period of moral and spiritual crisis in which the traditional state religion suffered greatly in prestige, paving the way for the eventual triumph of Christianity. 09097A, $42.95 , $27.99 , Hardback, 336 pages

Four Days in September The Battle of Teutoburg

Jason R Abdale For twenty years, the Roman Empire conquered its way through modern-day Germany, claiming all lands from the Rhine to the Elbe. However, when at last all appeared to be under control, a catastrophe erupted that claimed the lives of 10,000 legionaries and laid Rome’s imperial ambitions for Germania into the dust. In late September of 9 AD, three Roman legions were attacked in a four-day battle with the Germanic barbarians. The Romans 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, later attempts at conquering the Germans were half-hearted at best. 019682, $26.95 , $17.99 , Paperback, 256 pages

• ANCIENT & MEDIEVAL• Trajan Rome’s Last Conqueror

Nicholas Jackson No such volume on Trajan’s life has been tailored to the general reader. The unique book illuminates a neglected period of ancient Roman history, featuring a comprehensive array of maps, illustrations, and photographs to help orientate and bring the text to life. Trajan rose from fairly obscure beginnings to become the emperor of Rome. Trajan’s success in taking the Roman Empire to its greatest expanse is highlighted in this gripping biography. Trajan’s military campaigns allowed the Roman Empire to attain its greatest military, political and cultural achievements. The book draws on novel theories, recent evidence and meticulous research to ensure accurate, vivid writing that transports the reader to Trajan’s territory. 387075, $37.95 , $24.99 , Hardback, 320 pages

Gaius Marius The Rise and Fall of Rome’s Saviour

Marc Hyden 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. He even went on to hold the post an unprecedented seven times. 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. 702333, $39.95 , $25.99 , Hardback, 344 pages

Marcus Agrippa Right-hand man of Caesar Augustus

Lindsay Powell Marcus Agrippa personified the term ‘right-hand man’. As Emperor Augustus’ deputy, he waged wars, pacified provinces, beautified Rome, and played a crucial role in laying the foundations of the Pax Romana for the next two hundred years - but he served always in the knowledge he would never rule in his own name. Why he did so, and never grasped power exclusively for himself, has perplexed historians for centuries. This book is lucidly written by the author of the acclaimed biographies Eager for Glory and Germanicus. Illustrated with color plates, figures and high quality maps, Lindsay Powell presents a penetrating new assessment of the life and achievements of the multifaceted man who put service to friend and country before himself. 846173, $39.95 , $25.99 , Hardback, 384 pages

Caracalla A Military Biography

Ilkka Syvänne 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, however, popular with the army, improving their pay and cultivating the image of sharing their hardships. Surprisingly this is the first full-length biography of this colorful character in English. 07482A, $28.95 , $18.99 , Paperback, 368 pages

Germanicus The Magnificent Life and Mysterious Death of Rome’s Most Popular General

Lindsay Powell Germanicus 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. Born in 15 BC, Germanicus grew up to be a skilled diplomat and bold soldier. Married to the granddaughter of Augustus 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. 881983, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 376 pages

Belisarius The Last Roman General

Ian Hughes A military history of the campaigns of Belisarius, the greatest general of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Emperor Justinian. He twice defeated the Persians and reconquered North Africa from the Vandals in a single year, before going on to regain Spain and Italy, including Rome (briefly), from the barbarians. It discusses the evolution from classical Roman to Byzantine armies and systems of warfare, as well as those of their chief enemies, the Persians, Goths and Vandals. 822979, $26.95 , $17.99 , Paperback, 288 pages

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• ANCIENT & MEDIEVAL• • CHURCHILL’S 145TH • Byzantine Fortifications Protecting the Roman Empire in the East

Nikos D Kontogiannis The Byzantine empire was one of the most powerful forces in the Mediterranean and Near East for over a thousand years. Strong military organization, in particular widespread fortifications, was essential for its defense. Yet this aspect of its history is often neglected, and no detailed overview has been published for over thirty years. That is why Nikos Kontogiannis’s ambitious account of Byzantine fortifications – their construction and development and their role in times of war – is such a valuable and timely publication. This all-round survey is essential reading and reference for anyone with a special interest in the Byzantine empire and in the wider history of fortification. 710253, $42.95 , $27.99 , Hardback, 288 pages

The Mongol Conquests The Military Operations of Genghis Khan and Sube’etei

Carl Fredrik Sverdrup 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. 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 Chinese sourced not translated properly into any European language, the account offer details never before given in English works. 336059, $39.95 , $25.99 , Paperback, 392 pages

Genghis Khan and the Mongol War Machine

Chris Peers Genghis Khan is an almost legendary figure, but he can only be properly understood in terms of the Mongol society and traditions he was born into. So 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. His book offers a fascinating fresh perspective on Genghis Khan and on the armies he led. 019354, $26.95 , $17.99 , Paperback, 216 pages

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Byzantium Triumphant The Military History of the Byzantines, 959– 1025

Julian Romane 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 tenth century. Julian Romane’s careful research allows him to produce a gripping narrative underpinned by 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. 782007, $26.95 , $17.99 , Paperback, 224 pages

Defending Heaven China’s Mongol Wars, 1209-1370

James Waterson Defending Heaven brings together, for the first time in one volume, 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. In this new book James Waterson tackles this fascinating subject with characteristic verve and skill. Setting the Mongol war in the wider context of Chinas 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. 083256, $26.95 , $17.99 , Paperback, 272 pages

The Onin War 1467-77 A Turning Point in Samurai History

Stephen Turnbull In this groundbreaking book, the author has drawn on previously untranslated primary sources to set the conflict in its true context. Its history begins with the glory days of Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, who made the position of shogun into something admired and respected, and left a legacy symbolized by his famous Golden Pavilion. The end of loyalty to the shogun began with the Sengoku Period: Japan’s ‘Age of Warring States.’ The book ends with one of these sengoku daimyo (lords of the warring states) called Hojo Soun, whose family would control Eastern Japan, owing nothing to the authority of the shogun, whose powers were taken away by the terrible Onin War. 059674, $35 , $22.99 , Paperback, 128 pages

• ANCIENT & MEDIEVAL• • CHURCHILL'S 145th CHURCHILL’S 145TH • The Kingdom of the Anglo-Saxons The Wars of King Alfred 865-899

Paul Hill In this compelling military and political history of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom, Paul Hill explores England’s birth amidst the devastation and fury of the Danish invasions of the ninth century. He provides insight into the English response to the new challenges of warfare in these years of turbulence and danger. Alfred the Great, youngest son of King Æthelwulf, 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. But above all, this is the story of how England came into being. 782496, $42.95 , $27.99 , Hardback, 280 pages

King Arthur’s Wars

Jim Storr ‘King Arthur’s Wars’ describes one of the biggest archaeological finds of our times; yet there is nothing new to see. There are secrets hidden in plain sight. We speak English today, because the Anglo-Saxons took over most of post-Roman Britain. How did that happen? There is little evidence: not much little archaeology, and even less written history. There is, however, a hug amount of speculation. ‘King Arthur’s Wars’ brings an entirely new approach to the subject. The answers are out there, in the countryside, waiting to be found. Months of field work and map study allow us to understand, for the first time, how the Anglo-Saxons conquered England; county by county and decade by decade. 777817, $69.95 , $45.50 , Hardback, 320 pages

The Knights Templar at War 1120–1312

Paul Hill There are many books about the Knights Templar, the medieval military order which played a key role in the crusades against the Muslims in the Holy Land, the Iberian peninsula and elsewhere in Europe.The order was founded as a response to attacks on pilgrims in the Holy Land, and it was involved in countless battles and sieges, always at the forefront of crusading warfare. This absorbing study examines why they were such an important aspect of medieval warfare on the frontiers of Christendom for nearly two hundred years. 874923, $32.95 , $21.50 , Hardback, 264 pages

The Knights of Islam The Wars of the Mamluks, 1250 - 1517 James Waterson John Man

The Mamluks were, at one distinct point in history, the greatest body of fighting men in the world and the quintessence of the mounted warrior – reaching near perfection in their skill with the bow, lance and sword. Their story embraces many of the great themes of medieval military endeavor: the Crusaders and the deadly contest between Islam and Christendom, the Mongols and their vision of World Dominion, Tamerlane the Scourge of God and the rise of the Ottoman Empire whose own slave soldiers, the Janissaries, would be the Mamluks’ final nemesis. 387617, $26.95 , $17.99 , Paperback, 288 pages

The Black Prince and the Capture of a King Poitiers 1356 Marilyn Livingstone Morgen Witzel

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 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. 004518, $32.95 , $21.50 , Hardback, 224 pages

The Art of Medieval Warfare

Peter Konieczny 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-color book features artwork by favorite 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. 258214, $21.95 , $14.50 , Paperback, 100 pages

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ANCIENT&&MEDIEVAL• MEDIEVAL • • •ANCIENT Tewkesbury 1471 Eclipse of the House of Lancaster - 1471

Steven Goodchild On 4 May 1471 the forces of Lancaster under the Duke of Somerset and those of York under Edward IV clashed at Tewkesbury in Gloucestershire in one of the decisive battles of the Wars of the Roses. Edward’s overwhelming victory secured for him the throne of England and led to the near ruin of the Lancastrian cause. Steve Goodchild’s gripping account of the fighting, and of the politics and intrigue that led to it, is the first to take fully into account the landscape of the West Country over which the opposing armies marched and the terrain on which they fought. 151905, $19.95 , $12.99 , Paperback, 160 pages

Edward IV and the Wars of the Roses

David Santiuste Indisputably the most effective general of the Wars of the Roses, Edward IV died in his bed, undefeated in battle. Yet Edward has not achieved the martial reputation of other warrior kings such as Henry V - perhaps because he fought battles against his own people in a civil war. It has also been suggested that he lacked the personal discipline expected of a truly great commander. But, as David Santiuste shows in this perceptive and highly readable new study, Edward was a formidable military leader whose strengths and subtlety have not been fully recognized. 845497, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 208 pages

The Man Behind the Tudors Thomas Howard, 2nd Duke of Norfolk

Kirsten Claiden-Yardley Thomas Howard, 2nd duke of Norfolk, lived a remarkable life spanning eighty years and the reigns of six kings. The foundations of this influential dynasty rest on Thomas’ shoulders, and it was his career that placed the Howard family in a prominent position in English society. During the course of the 15th century, Thomas and his father would rise through the ranks through their loyal service to Edward IV and Richard III. In a tragic turn of events, his father was killed fighting for King Richard. Imprisoned for treason and stripped of his titles, Thomas had to start over. He spent the next 35 years devoting his skills to the Tudors whilst rebuilding his family fortunes and ensuring that his numerous children were well-placed to prosper. 745538, $39.95 , $25.99 , Hardback, 208 pages

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The Castle in the Wars of the Roses

Dan Spencer The Wars of the Roses is one of the most dramatic and fascinating periods in medieval history. Much has been written about the leading personalities, bitter dynastic rivalries, political intrigues, and the rapid change of fortune on the battlefields of England and Wales. However, there is one aspect that has been often overlooked, the role of castles in the conflict. Dan Spencer’s original study traces their use from the outbreak of civil war in the reign of Henry VI in the 1450s to the triumph of Henry VII some thirty years later. Using a wide range of narrative, architectural, financial and administrative sources, he sheds new light on the place of castles within the conflict. 718693, $42.95 , $27.99 , Hardback, 256 pages

Soldier, Rebel, Traitor John, Lord Wenlock and the Wars of the Roses

Alexander R Brondarbit John Wenlock, first Lord Wenlock, was a leading diplomat, courtier and soldier during the Wars of the Roses. His remarkable career offers a fascinating insight into one of the most turbulent periods in English medieval history. Yet he has often been overlooked by his more illustrious contemporaries. Alexander Brondarbit’s meticulously researched biography gives a nuanced description of the main episodes of Wenlock’s long career – from his time in France with Henry V, to his career in the royal households of Herny VI, Margaret of Anjou and Edward IV, to his death in the Battle of Tewkesbury. He sheds new light on the motivation of man who has been labeled ‘Prince of the Turncoats’ and establishes Wenlock as a major figure in his own right. 003476, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 224 pages

The Tudor Arte of Warre 1485-1558 The conduct of war from Henry VII to Mary I

Jonathan Davies This book provides a broad and comprehensive survey of the Tudor army, explaining its campaigns and battles in the context of its monarchs and their diplomatic and foreign policy priorities. It also provides a thematic study of key issues, such as recruitment, fortification, equipment, tactics and supply. While much has been written about how far the Tudor military does or does not fit into a perceived pattern of European military development, this book argues that it can only be understood if the unique political, social and economic background of England is appreciated. 336417, $59.95 , $38.99 , Paperback, 442 pages

• 16TH & 17TH CENTURY • The Commotion Time Tudor Rebellion in the West, 1549

E.T. Fox In 1549, two major rebellions and several minor uprising occurred spontaneously throughout England. 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. 118792, $39.95 , $25.99 , Paperback, 230 pages

The Army of the Swabian League 1525

Douglas Miller In 1525 the Swabian League, a defensive alliance of princes, prelates, and Imperial cities within the territory of Southern Germany, faced an existential threat in the form of an attempt by the exiled Duke Ulrich of Württemberg to retake his territory and a series of peasant uprisings which united into a movement for political reform. This book presents a detailed inside account of the different components and internal organisation of the League army, focusing 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 Württemberg and smash the peasant rebellion whilst attempting to appease his political overlords within the League. 866519, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 116 pages

Tanaka 1587 Japan’s Greatest Unknown Samurai Battle

Stephen Turnbull In 1587 the 1,000-strong garrison of tiny Tanaka Castle on Japan’s southern island of Kyushu held out for 100 days against an army ten times their size. When the castle fell it was burned to the ground, and for centuries the epic struggle lived on only through scarce records and in the folk memories of the local people who continued to make offerings on the now anonymous hillside. With new archeological finds and the discovery of Japan’s oldest surviving battle map, the almost forgotten siege of Tanaka has become one of the best documented battles in Japan’s samurai history. Tanaka 1587 tells the complete story of the epic struggle for the first time outside Japan by using the evidence from literature, folklore, archaeology and cartography. 866496, $32.95 , $21.50 , Paperback, 128 pages

The Italian Wars Volume 1 - The Expedition of Charles VIII into Italy and the Battle of Fornovo

Predonzani Massimo Vincenzo Alberici On 6 July 1495 a sudden gunshot came from the right bank of the Taro River in the Gerola Valley, near Fornovo; 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 start of a raging conflict known as the Italian Wars. 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. The reader will be transported into battle and exposed to the thunder and the clash of arms. They will see how the encounter wore out both sides, leading the opponents to a resolution: both armies claimed victory. 866526, $35 , $22.99 , Paperback, 136 pages

The Italian Wars Volume 2 - Agnadello 1509, Ravenna 1512, Marignano 1515

Massimo Predonzani Vincenzo Alberici The League of Cambrai was an alliance stipulated in December 1508 between 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: it lasted from 1508 to 1516. In this volume, the structure of the armies, the weapons, the battles and their death toll are described. Chronicles, reports, and studies on the subject were compared and contrasted with one another to render a picture as true as possible to the reality of facts, highlighting the often contrasting versions of the chroniclers. Finally, military heraldry, armies’ identification marks, and captains’ emblems displayed on garments, harnesses, and insignias are analyzed. 118808, $39.95 , $25.99 , Paperback, 158 pages

The Italian Wars Volume 3 - Francis I and the Battle of Pavia 1525

Massimo Predonzani Vincenzo Alberici In the early hours of February in 1525, under the walls of the city of Pavia, the best Imperial fought against one of the largest French armies every to have invade the Italian states. Pavia was to be the decisive battle of the Italian Wars, a series of conflicts that for thirty years raged Europe.In this third volume of the series, the events that led to the decisive battle of Pavia, from the Peace of Noyon in 1516 to the fateful day are examined. The authors also devote an important section to the heraldry of the armies. The culmination of this research is the creation of 8 specially commissioned original color plates depicting the clothing, equipment and heraldic devices of the armies at Pavia. 059667, $35 , $22.99 , Paperback, 130 pages

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• •16TH & 17TH CENTURY •• ANCIENT & MEDIEVAL The Ethiopian-Adal War 1529-1543 The Conquest of Abyssinia

Jeffrey M. Shaw This book brings sixteenthcentury 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. 059681, $35 , $22.99 , Paperback, 146 pages

One Faith, One Law, One King French Armies of the Wars of Religion 1562 – 1598

T J O’Brien de Clare This book is the only dedicated study available in English that covers all of the armed factions that took part in the Wars of Religion as well as the whole period of these conflicts. It draws on contemporary French, Spanish and English accounts, as well as the best of more recent scholarship, to provide an account of the Wars and armies that did so much to create the Bourbon monarchy and laid the basis for the Ancien Régime’s military machine. 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. 059704, $45 , $29.50 , Paperback, 198 pages

Italian Rapier Combat Capo Ferro’s ‘Grand Simulacro’ Ridolfo Capo Ferro Jared Kirby

Featuring more than 40 beautiful illustrations, this stunning work presents one of the world’s most influential fencing treatises. Ridolfo Capo Ferro was a legend in his own lifetime. His intricate instructions were emulated throughout a Europe bewitched by this grace and style and are a window into his mastery of swordsmanship. This updated edition includes a new introduction and a revised glossary with many technical terms now translated. Additionally, a modernized translation makes it easier for the reader to understand Capo Ferro’s intention. Presented by fencing master Jared Kirby, this handsome volume is a vital historical record and essential reading for any historical swordfighter, student of martial arts or military historian. 386917, $45 , $29.50 , Hardback, 148 pages

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Alba General and Servant to the Crown Margriet Lacy-Bruijn Maurits Ebben

Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, Third Duke of Alba, is one of the most formidable and controversial figures of the sixteenth 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, the dark suppressor of the revolt in the Low Countries. Using a variety of sources, including previously unexamined data, sixteen 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. 258085, $85 , $55.50 , Hardback, 464 pages

Dürer’s Fight Book The Genius of the German Renaissance and His Combat Treatise Dierk Hagedorn Daniel Jaquet

Dürer’s fight book stands out from the mass of illustrated fencing manuscripts because of its outstanding quality. In well over 100 elaborate drawings, the master uniquely depicts dynamic pairs of fighters practicing contemporary combat techniques, such as wrestling or sword and dagger fighting. Since its creation more than 500 years ago, the fight book has never been published in its entirety. This edition offers the complete contents of the manuscript for the very first time: All illustrations are reproduced in color and the complete text is presented in a letter-perfect transcription as well as a translation into modern English. 387037, $45 , $29.50 , Hardback, 320 pages

A Warrior Dynasty The Rise and Fall of Sweden as a Military Superpower, 1611-1721

Henrik O Lunde A Warrior Dynasty chronicles the meteoric rise of Sweden as the pre-eminent military power in Europe during the Thirty Years War during the 1600’s, and then follows its line of warrior kings into the next century until the Swedes finally meet their demise, in an overreach into the vastness of Russia. This book examines thoroughly, yet in highly readable fashion, the century during which Swedish military power set an example for all Europe. While the Continent was most visibly divided along religious lines, geopolitical motives always underlined the conflicts. Sweden’s reliance on its military skill was especially noteworthy, as it veritably founded the modern concept of making wars pay through conquest. 009315, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 320 pages

••16TH & 17TH CENTURY •• ANCIENT & MEDIEVAL To Settle the Crown Waging Civil War in Shropshire, 1642-1648

Jonathan Worton While the First, or ‘Great’, English Civil War of 1642-46 was largely contested at regional and county level, historians often still continue to dwell on the well-known major battles, such as Edgehill and Naseby, and the prominent national leaders. To help redress this imbalance, To Settle The Crown: Waging Civil War in Shropshire, 1642-1648 provides the most detailed bipartisan study published to date of how the war was actually organized and conducted at county level. Extensively illustrated, fully referenced to an extensive bibliography, and including a useful review of Civil War historiography, this book is a fresh approach to the military history of the English Civil Wars. 070944, $37.50 , $24.50 , Paperback, 290 pages

We Came, We Saw, God Conquered The Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth’s military effort in the relief of Vienna, 1683

Micha? Paradowski This book attempts to present the Polish point of view on the battle and the role of the Polish army in the conflict. There are 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 will be presented as well. This 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. 059742, $45 , $29.50 , Paperback, 248 pages

For a Parliament Freely Chosen The Rebellion of Sir George Booth, 1659

Andrew Abram Grounded in primary archival research and published sources, this book provides a focused and up-to-date assessment of the rebellion aimed at overthrowing the recalled Rump Parliament in 1659.It challenges the view that the rebellion was local in nature, and poorly led, planned, and executed. Stress is placed on identifying and reconstructing the background and actions of Booth and the forces under their command. The book adds significantly to our knowledge of the causes, events and perceptions of the Booth rebellion, and will appeal to anyone with an interest in the Protectorate that followed the Wars of the Three Kingdoms and reactions to it, as well as the circumstances that contributed to the Restoration of the Stuart Monarchy in 1660. 05932A, $44.95 , $29.50 , Paperback, 204 pages

The English Garrison of Tangier Charles II’s Colonial Venture in the Mediterranean, 16611684

Andrew Abram Based on primary archival research and published sources, the work represents a focused, and modern assessment of the raising, equipping and composition of the army of Charles II, and the role played by the garrison of Tangier between 1661 and 1684. This book examines the raising and composition of Charles II’s army, with particular emphasis on the occupation and siege of Tangier. The book adds to our knowledge of the army of Charles II and the campaign in Tangier, and will appeal to anyone with an interest in the wars of the mid and late seventeenth century, and European expansionism. 070326, $65 , $42.50 , Paperback, 382 pages

The Bavarian Army During the Thirty Years War, 1618-1648 The Backbone of the Catholic League

Laurence Spring The Bavarian Army has been overshadowed by those of Gustavus Adolphus’ and Wallenstein’s Armies, but it was one of only a few armies to have fought throughout the Thirty Years War, first as part of the Catholic League and then an independent army after the Peace of Prague. 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. As well as life and death in the army, this book also looks at the women who accompanied it. This book is essential reading to anyone interested in the wars of the early seventeenth century, not just the Thirty Years War. 336028, $39.95 , $25.99 , Paperback, 240 pages

The Anglo-Spanish War 1655-1660 The War in the West Indies

Paul Sutton In 1655 Oliver Cromwell sent a fleet to attack and seize Spanish possessions in South America. The English were flexing their muscles on the international stage and chose to attack 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. 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 is explained in detail along with the reasons for its failure. The occupation of Jamaica and the beginning of the Spanish war of resistance is also discussed. 336639, $49.95 , $32.50 , Paperback, 334 pages

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• ANCIENT • 18TH CENTURY & MEDIEVAL • • Crisis at the Chesapeake The Royal Navy and the Struggle for America 1775-1783

Quintin Barry By the end of 1780, the war for American independence was approaching a stalemate. However, events were conspiring to bring about a showdown. This book describes how the crisis was reached. After France had accepted the need for an 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 moved south. The British commander in the Carolinas had chosen to march to Virginia, where he arrived to link up with a force that had been sent to establish a naval base in the Chesapeake. 336530, $37.50 , $24.50 , Paperback, 264 pages

A Very Fine Regiment The 47th Foot during the American War of Independence, 17731783

Paul Knight 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. The officers and men had to alter their tactics and doctrine from peacetime garrison duties, through conventional warfare around Boston to woodland operations in Canada and upper New York. Paul Knight shows how the 47th Foot was able to adapt to the changing threats and operational environment quickly and effectively. These were thinking soldiers led by flexible officers capable of adopting to the prevailing operational environment. 059865, $39.95 , $25.99 , Paperback, 238 pages

All at Sea Naval Support for the British Army During the American Revolutionary War

John Dillon The American Revolutionary War was a conflict that Britain did not want, and for which it was not prepared. In 1775 the government struggled to reinforce, maintain and supply an army while blockading the American coast and defending Britain’s many interests around the world. With a 3,000 mile supply line, taking six to eight weeks for a passage, the scale of the undertaking was enormous. 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. Without the navy the war could not have been fought at all. 866670, $37.95 , $24.99 , Paperback, 298 pages

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The Second Battle of Preston, 1715 The Last Battle on English Soil

Jonathan David Oates Preston was the first battle of the Jacobite rebellion of 1715 and the last to be fought on English soil. This book provides a new account of the events leading up to the campaign, focusing on events in England but not neglecting those in Scotland and on the Continent. It then moves on to explore the movements of both armies, British and Jacobite, without neglecting civilian forces, as they marched through Northumberland, the Scottish Lowlands and then into Cumberland, Westmorland and Lancashire. It deals with both civilian and military actions, at the strategic and tactical level. The appendices provide listings of some of the men who fought the battle, with their parish of origin and former occupations. 070319, $55 , $35.99 , Paperback, 274 pages

The Russian Army in the Great Northern War 1700-21 Organisation, Materiel, Training and Combat Experience, Uniforms

Boris Megorsky The book 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 and his brand-new naval force. 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 firsthand accounts and period observations from Russian, Swedish and impartial sources. 512882, $59.95 , $38.99 , Paperback, 270 pages

Italy, Piedmont and the War of Spanish Succession 1701-1712

Ciro Paoletti 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. 336493, $59.95 , $38.99 , Paperback, 356 pages

• 18TH CENTURY • • ANCIENT & MEDIEVAL • No Want of Courage The British Army in Flanders, 1793-1795

R.N.W. Thomas By using predominantly unpublished sources, including the General Orders issued by the Duke of York’s headquarters, it has been possible to provide detail on the structures necessary for the daily functioning of an army on campaign. 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 expansion and 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. Structures evolved throughout the eighteenth century, becoming more formalized with increased definition of the duties performed in each role. 070401, $55 , $35.99 , Paperback, 330 pages

Hastenbeck 1757 The French Army and the Opening Campaign of the Seven Years War Olivier Lapray Will Raffle

The outbreak of the Seven Years War saw the formation of new alliances and led to the conduct of military operations in several theaters simultaneously. The conduct of the campaign of 1757 testifies to the difficulty of exercising command in the face of a government for which short-term results took precedence over means. The campaign of the French armies in Westphalia saw its climax play out around the village of Hastenbeck on 26 July 1757, where the forces of Maréchal d’Estrées gained a victory that came close to knocking Hanover out of the war. The story of the campaign can be told from the human perspective thanks to the large body of memoirs and letters from officers, both general and subordinate, of cavalry and infantry regiments. 059803, $45 , $29.50 , Paperback, 152 pages

The Sieges of the ‘45 Siege Warfare during the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745-1746

Jonathan D. Oates 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. This book examines the eight places which were under siege in 1745-1746, examining 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. It narrates each siege, using manuscript and published contemporary sources in order to do so. 336554, $37.50 , $24.50 , Paperback, 204 pages

Like a Brazen Wall The Battle of Minden, 1759, and its Place in the Seven Years War

Ewan Carmichael The Battle of Minden is justifiably celebrated by the British infantry and artillery regiments involved, but it was a close affair.This is a celebratory but balanced look: applauding the French and Saxon opponents who are worthy of respect; examining the enduring challenges of multinationality in Britain and Germany; critically reviewing the role of the leader Prince Ferdinand of Brunswick; reviewing the role of the British horse and its controversial commander, Sackville. Using translations of French primary and secondary source material, a commentary of the battle is provided. In order make a comprehensive record, orders of battle, uniform details, and an illustrated battlefield tour are included. 336585, $44.95 , $29.50 , Paperback, 278 pages

‘Their Infantry and Guns Will Astonish You’ The Army of Hindustan and European Mercenaries in Maratha service 1780-1803

Andy Copestake By the middle of the 18th century, the Mughal Empire in India was in serious decline. The rulers of the various breakaway successor states faced a major military problem. Their armies were being scattered by much smaller forces of European led and trained troops. Their answer was to buy in specialist help in the form of European mercenaries to train their own troops in the methods of the British and French. This led to a number of so called ‘Trained Brigades’ of regular eighteenth century infantry and formidable artillery being added to the armies of many of the Indian Princes. This book details the most successful of these formations, the Army of Hindustan in the service of the Maratha Prince Madhaji Scindia and his successor Daulat Rao. 059773, $45 , $29.50 , Paperback, 224 pages

Fashioning Regulation, Regulating Fashion: The Uniforms and Dress of the British Army 1800-1815 Volume I

Ben Townsend The first quarter of the nineteenth 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. 05911A, $44.95 , $29.50 , Paperback, 392 pages

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• 18TH CENTURY • • 17TH / 18TH CENTURY • Germantown A Military History of the Battle for Philadelphia, October 4, 1777

Michael C. Harris Today, Germantown is a busy neighborhood in Philadelphia. On October 4, 1777, it was a small village on the outskirts of the colonial capital whose surrounding fields and streets witnessed one of the largest battles of the American Revolution. Harris’s Germantown is the first complete study to merge the strategic, political, and tactical history of this complex operation and important set-piece battle into a single compelling account. Harris’s sweeping prose relies almost exclusively on original archival research and a deep personal knowledge of the terrain. 215199, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 528 pages

With Musket and Tomahawk Volume I - The Saratoga Campaign and the Wilderness War of 1777

Michael O. Logusz 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. 149002, $40 , $26.50 , Hardback, 432 pages

With Musket and Tomahawk Volume II - The Mohawk Valley Campaign in the Wilderness War of 1777

Michael O. Logusz 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. 000671, $39.95 , $25.99 , Hardback, 272 pages

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The Army of George II 1727-1760 The Soldiers who Forged an Empire

Peter Brown The Army of George II is often forgotten, as 18th century British military history is bookended by the victories of the Duke of Marlborough during the War of the Spanish Succession and the final defeat of Napoleon by the Duke of Wellington. Yet it was in this period that Britain rose to prominence, not only as a European, but also as a world power. This was the army that crushed French colonial ambitions and in so doing laid the groundwork for the British Empire. In this book you will find details of how the army was recruited, funded, and how it functioned day-to-day. There are also new insights into the logistics of 18th century warfare. 118969, $59.95 , $38.99 , Paperback, 314 pages

1745 - Jacobite Battle for Britain

James Hoare 1745 - Jacobite Battle for Britain, a 100-page historical special written by James Hoare, looks at the last battle to be fought on British soil, when in the autumn of 1745, the people of Great Britain and Ireland were asked what sort of country they wanted to live in. Kings and Princes, of course, had their own opinions on how the future should look, but the success or failure of the Jacobite ‘45 was in the hands of ordinary people who were asked to stand up and fight. 295011, $18.99 , $12.50 , Paperback, 100 pages

Fight for a Throne The Jacobite ‘45 Reconsidered

Christopher Duffy 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. These were not the achievements of a backward-looking cause. It all made a telling contrast to the demeaning nature of the Hanoverian government in Britain, which was mired deep in corruption. 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. 05915A, $60 , $39.50 , Paperback, 682 pages

• 19TH CENTURY • • • 17TH / 18TH CENTURY 1809 Thunder on the Danube Volume 1: Napoleon’s Defeat of the Habsburg

John H. Gill 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’. 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. 327573, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 512 pages

1809 Thunder on the Danube Volume 2: Napoleon’s Defeat of the Habsburgs: The Fall of Vienna and the Battle of Aspern

John H. Gill 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. 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 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. 327580, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 464 pages

1809 Thunder on the Danube Volume 3: Napoleon’s Defeat of the Habsburgs: Wagram and Znaim

John H. Gill 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. SGill 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. 327597, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 584 pages

The Devil’s Trap The Victims of the Cawnpore Massacre During the Indian Mutiny

James W Bancroft Much has been written about the siege of Cawnpore and the political events which caused it, but there less known about the people who suffered the ordeal. Who were they, and where did they come from? James Bancroft is well-known for the depth of research he carries out, and during this project he has followed the lives of many of the victims. He has tried to redress this by consulting official documentation, studying primary sources and contacting descendants, then cross-referencing and checking the information. To try to understand opinions on both sides, he also studied documents and contacted individuals who believe the events at Cawnpore were India’s first steps in the freedom struggle towards independence. 718013, $49.95 , $32.50 , Hardback, 192 pages

Voices from the Past: Waterloo 1815 History’s most famous battle told through eyewitness accounts, newspaper reports, parliamentary debates, memoirs and diaries

John Grehan Composed of more than 300 eyewitness accounts, official documents, parliamentary debates and newspaper reports, Voices From the Past tells the story of Napoleons last battles as they were experienced and reported by the men and women involved. Heroic cavalry charges, devastating artillery bombardments, terrible injuries, heart-breaking encounters, and amusing anecdotes, written by aristocratic officers and humble privates alike, fill the pages of this ambitious publication. Many of these reports have not been reproduced for almost 200 years. 092074, $34.95 , $22.99 , Paperback, 368 pages

Britain’s Rise to Global Superpower in the Age of Napoleon

William Nester This is the first book of its kind. Of the hundreds of books on the era, none before has explored all of Britain’s land and sea campaigns from the first in 1793 to the last in 1815. In this vividly written and meticulously researched book, readers will experience each level of war from the debates over grand strategy to the horrors of combat engulfing soldiers and sailors in distant lands. Haunting voices of participants echo from two centuries ago, culled from speeches, diaries, and letters. Britain’s Rise to Global Superpower in the Age of Napoleon reveals how decisively or disastrously the British army and navy wielded the art of military power during the Age of Revolution and Napoleon. 77543A, $42.95 , $27.99 , Hardback, 320 pages

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• 19TH CENTURY • • • 17TH / 18TH CENTURY From the Atacama to the Andes Battles of the War of the Pacific 1879-1883

Alan Curtis This book tells the brutal struggle between two sides to control the wealth of the Atacama and for retention of Bolivia’s coast. The result was that Chile gained the mineral resources of the “New North” and Bolivia became the second landlocked country on the continent. 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, cannons, and machine guns. The Bolivian Army started the war with 806 officers and only 1369 other ranks! In the end, the Chileans won because of their more stable government, better financial situation and their control of the sea. 059919, $45 , $29.50 , Paperback, 236 pages

The Zulu Kingdom and the Boer Invasion of 1837–1840

John Laband 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. 059896, $45 , $29.50 , Paperback, 276 pages

Saarbruck to Sedan: The Franco-German War 1870-1871 Volume 1 - Uniforms, Organisation and Weapons of the Armies of the Imperial Phase of the War

Ralph Weaver The Franco-German War of 1870-71 saw the demise of one empire, that of Napoleon III and the birth of another, a German empire under the rule of the king of Prussia. This is the first book to center on the armies themselves: how they were organized, how they were armed, what uniforms they were dressed in, and how they were supplied with the essentials of war. 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. There were also many memoirs from soldiers, officers and men as well as diplomats, volunteers, combatants and those ministering to the wounded. Includes an annotated reading list. 059889, $39.95 , $25.99 , Paperback, 134 pages

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The Fire of Venture was in his Veins Major Allan Wilson and the Shangani Patrol 1893

David Snape The Shangani or Allan Wilson’s Patrol was a minor incident in the British expansion in Africa. 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. The book provides an account of the causes of Ndebele War and examines the Patrol in detail. In compiling the story of the Patrol, David Snape has used contemporary accounts, Parliamentary Papers, and the work of other historians to analyze the complexity of the circumstances which led to Wilson’s death and the relationships between the senior commanders. The book also attempts to explore the less savory aspects of this episode in the expansion of the British Empire, while acknowledging the bravery of those involved. 059902, $34.95 , $22.99 , Paperback, 178 pages

The Battle of Lissa, 1866 How the Industrial Revolution Changed the Face of Naval Warfare

Quintin Barry Half a century on from the end of the Napoleonic wars, a total transformation had taken place in every aspect of naval warfare. The principal changes had been the introduction of steam power, of shell guns and of armor plating. The use of steam engines to power warships was substantially assisted by the invention of the screw propeller which quickly made paddle steamers obsolete. And the effect of shell guns was hugely increased by the development of rifled ordnance. This book is the first comprehensive account of the campaign of Lissa in the English language for more than a century. It 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. 059926, $55 , $35.99 , Hardback, 255 pages

Dust of Glory The First Anglo-Afghan War 1839-1842, its Causes and Course

Bill Whitburn The attack by the Shah of Persia on Herat was the latest move for influence in Central Asia called the Great Game. Its proximity to India was not tolerated as it threatened British designs for the expansion. The peaceful Governor-General of India, Lord Auckland, ordered a vast army to counter the Persian move and try to replace Shah Shuja back on his throne of Afghanistan. Persia withdrew from its failed attack, and an army of 10,000 soldiers, 50,000 transport animals and 30,000 camp followers advanced in December 1839. The author explores the causes of the First Anglo-Afghan War and describes its course gleaned from sources supported by 17 sketch maps of key actions. 05933A, $49.95 , $32.50 , Paperback, 428 pages

• 17TH / 18TH CENTURY • 19TH CENTURY • • The Road to Waterloo

James Hoare Road to Waterloo tells the story of the British Army’s fight against the French Empire of Napoleon Bonaparte between 1808 and 1815, a period that saw the map of the world redrawn by the valor and discipline of the ordinary men in the army of the Duke of Wellington. It was in the 15 bloody battles and four great sieges of the Peninsular War and the decisive clash of Waterloo that the British Army gained its reputation for professionalism and pragmatism in the face of the impossible. 295073, $18.99 , $12.50 , Paperback, 116 pages

Peninsular and Waterloo General Sir Denis Pack and the War against Napoleon

Marcus de la Poer Beresford Denis Pack was one of a phalanx of senior Anglo-Irish officers who served with great distinction in the British army in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars, earning a reputation as one of the Duke of Wellington’s most able brigade commanders. Despite his remarkable and varied military career, he hasn’t received the individual attention he deserves, but this omission has now been remedied by Marcus de la Poer Beresford’s full biography. This perceptive and meticulously researched study draws on previously unpublished material from archives in the United Kingdom, Portugal and Ireland. 08320A, $42.95 , $27.99 , Hardback, 240 pages

Horses Worn to Mere Shadows The Victorio Campaign 1880

Robert N. Watt This study, continuing from the author’s acclaimed book I Will Not Surrender a Hair of a Horse’s Tail, begins with Victorio’s return to New Mexico in January 1880. By the end of May, Victorio’s troops have rendered the Ninth Cavalry unfit for field service. This was achieved through the Apache strategy of directly 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. By September 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 ends with Mexican state troops inflicting a major defeat upon the Apaches at Tres Castillos. 113030, $59.95 , $38.99 , Paperback, 502 pages

Wellington’s Waterloo Allies How Soldiers from Brunswick, Hanover, Nassau and the Netherlands Contributed to the Victory of 1815

Andrew W Field Andrew Field, in this the latest of his series of pioneering books on Waterloo, makes a powerful contribution to this continuing debate by analyzing in forensic detail the records of these allied forces throughout the campaign. In his balanced, nonpartisan reassessment he describes the make-up of these forces, their training and experience, and their military capability. Included are graphic accounts of their actions and performance on the battlefield. His work is essential reading for all students of the Waterloo campaign. 09037A, $42.95 , $27.99 , Hardback, 296 pages

The African Wars Warriors and Soldiers of the Colonial Campaigns

Chris Peers A graphic account of several of the key campaigns fought between European powers and the native peoples of tropical and subtropical Africa in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This 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. 01314A, $26.95 , $17.99 , Paperback, 240 pages

Conflict in the Crimea British Redcoats on Russian Soil

Don Richards The author relies to a great extent on contemporary accounts of a large number of British men and women who were unwittingly caught up in this appalling war. As well as surviving the efforts of their determined enemy, the Russians, they had to overcome the harshest weather, rampant disease and woefully inadequate administrative support. As revealed to a shocked nation by the first war reporters, medical care was largely nonexistent and wounded faced the trauma of being left for days without medical attention. The Crimean War was the catalyst for the modernization of the Army, due to the disgraceful injustice of conditions and lack of leadership and care by many in authority. 783387, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 224 pages

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• •19TH 19THCENTURY CENTURY• • Crosshairs on the Capital Jubal Early’s Raid on Washington, D.C., July 1864 - Reasons, Reactions, and Results

James H. Bruns 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. He presents a new prospective in explaining Jubal Early’s raid on Washington by focusing on why things happened as they did in 1864, and 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. 240114, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 256 pages

Barksdale’s Charge The True High Tide of the Confederacy at Gettysburg, July 2, 1863

Phillip Thomas Tucker Barksdale’s brigade was already renowned in the Army of Northern Virginia for its standalone 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. 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. 002279, $18.95 , $12.50 , Paperback, 336 pages

Bacteria and Bayonets The Impact of Disease in American Military History

David Petriello For hundreds of years men have fought and died to expand and protect the United States relying on martial skill and patriotism. This book not only traces the path of disease in American military history but also recounts numerous small episodes and interesting anecdotes related to the history of illness. Overall it presents a compelling story, one that has been overlooked and under appreciated. 003412, $32.95 , $21.50 , Hardback, 264 pages

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Voices of the Army of the Potomac Personal Reminiscences of Union Veterans

Vincent L. Burns This collection of memoirs, recollections, and regimental histories make up the history of the Civil War seen through the eyes of the participants is an overview of what soldiers and veterans wrote about their experiences. In an age of increased literacy many of these men had been educated, but even those who had received only a few years of education chose to record their memories. This book explores these themes and also the connection between veterans writing their personal war history and the issue of veterans’ pensions. Understanding what these veterans chose to record and why is important to achieving a deeper understanding of the experience of these men who were caught up in this central moment in American life. 240725, $37.95 , $24.99 , Hardback, 384 pages

The Fights on the Little Horn Unveiling the Mysteries of Custer’s Last Stand

Gordon Harper 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 spent countless hours on the battlefield itself as well as researching every iota of evidence of the fight from both sides, white and Indian. He was thus able to recreate every step of the battle as authoritatively as anyone could, dispelling myths and falsehoods along the way. 002149, $32.95 , $21.50 , Hardback, 408 pages

The Blue & Gray Almanac The Civil War in Facts & Figures, Recipes & Slang

Albert Nofi Albert Nofi tells the story of the American War through a range of insightful essays, anecdotes, and facts. Did you know... • Major General Loring was reputed to have so rich a vocabulary than one of the men once remarked he could “curse a cannon up hill without horses.”• Many militia units had a favorite drink, the Charleston Light Dragoons’ punch took around a week to make while the Chatham Artillery required 1 pound of green tea leaves be steeped overnight.• There were five living former presidents when the Civil War began, and seven veterans of the war (plus one draft dodger) went on to serve as President. 241258, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 304 pages

• •19TH 19THCENTURY CENTURY• • Grant vs Lee Favorite Stories and Fresh Perspectives from the Historians at Emerging Civil War Chris Mackowski PhD Dan Welch

With the presidential election looming in the fall, President Abraham Lincoln needed to break the deadlock. He promoted Ulysses S. Grant—the man who had victory in the Western Theater was now in command of all the Union armies. By early 1864, Robert E. Lee, the commander of the Army of Northern Virginia, had come to embody the Confederate cause. Grant decided to take the field, and his directive to General Meade was: “Where Lee goes, there you will go also.” This book recounts some of the most famous episodes from the marquee matchup of the Civil War. 215953, $29.95 , $19.50 , Hardback, 336 pages

Attack at Daylight and Whip Them The Battle of Shiloh, April 6-7, 1862 Gregory A. Mertz Timothy B. Smith

On the morning of April 6, 1862, the unsuspecting Union Army of the Tennessee, commanded by Major General Ulysses S. Grant, had gathered on the banks of its namesake river, ready to strike deep into the heart of Tennessee Confederates, commanded by General Albert Sidney Johnston. Johnston’s troops were reeling from setbacks earlier in the year and had decided to take the fight to the Federals. Johnston planned to attack them at daylight and drive them into the river. A brutal day of fighting ensued, unprecedented in its horror. Confederates needed just one final push. Grant gathered reinforcements and planned a counteroffensive. The bloodshed that resulted from the two-day battle exceeded anything America had ever known in its history. 213133, $14.95 , $9.99 , Paperback, 192 pages

Bloody Autumn The Shenandoah Valley Campaign of 1864 Daniel T. Davis Phillip S. Greenwalt

In the spring of 1862, a string of Confederate victories foiled Union plans in the state and kept Confederate armies fed and supplied. In 1863, the Army of Northern Virginia used the Valley as its avenue of invasion, culminating in the battle of Gettysburg. When Sheridan returned to the Valley in 1864, the stakes jumped dramatically. To lose the Valley would mean to lose the state. For the North, the momentum its war effort had gained by capturing Atlanta would quickly evaporate. For the South, more than its breadbasket was at stake—its nascent nationhood lay on the line. 211658, $12.95 , $8.50 , Paperback, 168 pages

Dreams of Victory General P. G. T. Beauregard in the Civil War

Sean Michael Chick 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. 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, yet he lived his life in the shadow of his one major defeat: Shiloh. 215212, $16.95 , $11.50 , Paperback, 192 pages

All the Fighting They Want The Atlanta Campaign from Peachtree Creek to the City’s Surrender, July 18-September 2, 1864

Stephen Davis John Bell Hood brought a hangdog look and a hard-fighting spirit to the Army of Tennessee. Once one of the ablest division commanders in the Army of Northern Virginia, he found himself, by the spring of 1864, in the war’s Western Theater. Recently recovered from grievous wounds sustained at Chickamauga, he was suddenly thrust into command of the Confederacy’s ill-starred army even as Federals pounded on the door of the Deep South’s greatest untouched city, Atlanta. 213195, $14.95 , $9.99 , Paperback, 192 pages

The Last Days of Stonewall Jackson The Mortal Wounding of the Confederacy’s Greatest Icon Chris Mackowski PhD Kristopher D. White

May 1863. The Civil War was in its third spring, and Confederate Lt. Gen. Thomas Jonathan Jackson stood at the peak of his fame. He had arisen from obscurity to become “Old Stonewall,” adored across the South and feared and respected throughout the North. On the night of May 2, however, just hours after Jackson executed the most audacious maneuver of his career and delivered a crushing blow against an unsuspecting Union army at Chancellorsville, disaster struck.The Last Days of Stonewall Jackson recounts the events of that fateful night and the tense vigil that ensued as Jackson struggled with a foe even he could not defeat. 211504, $14.95 , $9.99 , Paperback, 168 pages

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19THCENTURY CENTURY• • • •19TH James Longstreet and the American Civil War The Confederate General Who Fought the Next War

Harold M. Knudsen LTC (Ret.) The American Civil War is often called the first “modern war.” Sandwiched between the Napoleonic Wars and World War I, it spawned a host of “firsts” and is considered a precursor to the larger and more deadly 20th century wars. Confederate Gen. James Longstreet made overlooked but profound modern contributions to the art of war. This book draws heavily upon 20th century U.S. Army doctrine, field training, staff planning, command, and combat experience and is the first serious treatment of Longstreet’s generalship vis-a-vis modern warfare. Not everyone will agree with Knudsen’s conclusions, but it will now be impossible to write about the general without referencing this important study. 214758, $32.95 , $21.50 , Hardback, 288 pages

Tullahoma The Forgotten Campaign that Changed the Course of the Civil War, June 23 July 4, 1863 David A. Powell Eric J. Wittenberg

Powell and Wittenberg mined hundreds of archival and firsthand accounts to craft a splendid study of this overlooked campaign that set the stage for the Battles of Chickamauga and Chattanooga, the removal of Rosecrans and Bragg from the chessboard of war, the elevation of U.S. Grant to command all Union armies, and the early stages of William T. Sherman’s Atlanta Campaign. Tullahoma—one of the most brilliantly executed major campaigns of the war—was pivotal to Union success in 1863 and beyond. And now readers everywhere will know precisely why. 215045, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 408 pages

The Complete Human Interest Stories of the Gettysburg Campaign

Scott L. Mingus Sr. Award-winning author Scott L. Mingus, Sr., combines the best stories of Volumes One and Two with new anecdotes and photos presenting a complete edition. The Complete Human Interest Stories of the Gettysburg Campaign will resonate with all those intrigued by fascinating stories—both humorous and tragic—as seen through the eyes of Gettysburg soldiers and civilians. Using primary sources including diaries, pension records, historical collections, official records, journals, newspapers, and books, features are presented in chronological order. 863182, $19.95 , $12.99 , Paperback, 120 pages

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Unceasing Fury Texans at the Battle of Chickamauga, September 18-20, 1863 Scott L. Mingus Sr. Joseph L. Owen

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 loneliness of being so far away from home, and their oftencolorful opinions of their generals. The authors of this richly detailed study based their work on hundreds of personal accounts, memoirs, postwar newspaper articles, diaries, and other primary sources. It is the first exploration of the critical role Texas enlisted men and officers played in the fighting near West Chickamauga Creek in September 1863. 215557, $32.95 , $21.50 , Hardback, 336 pages

Patriots Twice Former Confederates and the Building of America after the Civil War

Stephen M. Hood In the unique and timely Patriots Twice: Former Confederates and the Building of America after the Civil War, awardwinning author Stephen M. Hood identifies more than three hundred former Confederate soldiers, sailors, and government officials who reintegrated into American society and attained positions of authority and influence in the federal government, the United States military, academia, science, commerce, and industry. Their contributions had a long-lasting and positive influence on the country we have today. 215151, $32.95 , $21.50 , Hardback, 256 pages

Gettysburg: The Nature of a Battlefield A Guide to Birds and Flowers in the Gettysburg National Military Park Patricia Rich Lana Taylor

Thanks to years of dedicated preservation efforts, the Gettysburg National Military Park has evolved into a thriving, diverse ecosystem. It is home to many native, and introduced, species of plants and birds. This full-color, photographic field guide identifies the natural treasures of the Military Park’s trails and fields. Over 160 stunning color photos are accompanied by common and scientific names with brief, informative text. Ideal for Gettysburg visitors, armchair naturalists, and nature photographers. 863151, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 180 pages

• WORLD WAR I • Zeppelin Inferno The Forgotten Blitz 1916

Ian Castle 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. The German air campaign against Britain in the First World War was the first sustained strategic aerial bombing campaign in history. Despite this, it has become forgotten against the enormity of the Blitz of the Second World War, although for those caught up in the tragedy of these raids, the impact was every bit as devastating. In Zeppelin Inferno Ian Castle tells the full story of the 1916 raids in unprecedented detail in what is the second book in a trilogy that will reveal the complete story of Britain’s ‘Forgotten Blitz.’ 09392A, $42.95 , $27.99 , Hardback, 400 pages

British Aviation The First HalfCentury David Willis Richard Molloy

British Aviation: The First Half-Century chronicles the wide variety of aircraft produced in Great Britain before 1950. With over 170 period images, carefully colorized, this book goes through the aircraft of the first halfcentury, portraying them in their full glory once more. 821345, $39.95 , $25.99 , Hardback, 192 pages

The Great War Illustrated - 1914 Archive and Colour Photographs of WWI

William Langford Countless thousands of pictures were taken by photographers on all sides during the First World War. These pictures appeared in the magazines, journals and newspapers of the time. Some illustrations went on to become part of post war archives and have appeared, and continue to appear, in present-day publications and TV documentary programs. This is the first of a series of five titles which will cover each year of the war graphically. The Great War Illustrated 1914 covers the outbreak of hostilities, the early battles, the war at sea, forming of the great trench line stretching from the coast to the Swiss border and ends with the Xmas truce. Some images will be familiar but many will be seen for the first time by a new generation. 781987, $34.95 , $22.99 , Paperback, 400 pages

The Flying Sikh The Story of a WW1 Fighter Pilot – Flying Officer Hardit Singh Malik

Stephen Barker The Flying Sikh tells the unique story of the only Sikh airman to fly with the RFC and the RAF during the First World War. It is the remarkable account of one man’s struggle to enlist, against discrimination, and then his service as a fighter pilot over the battlefields of Flanders. This book represents the only detailed study of an Indian national enlisting in Britain’s armed forces during the First World War. It is an account of India’s role in the war; the rise of Indian nationalism and the challenges of Indians to take up the status of a commissioned officer in His Majesty’s Armed Forces. 08329A, $49.95 , $32.50 , Hardback, 248 pages

The Tank Corps in the Great War Volume 1: Conception, Birth and Baptism of Fire, November 1914 November 1916

Stephen Pope This is the first volume of a new six volume history of the Tank Corps during WWI. Older versions provided a broad overview of the origins of the Tank Corps but did not undertake detailed analysis of the tank actions and the changes introduced in the organization or operation of tank units as a result of the lessons learned; an issue which is here corrected. Each volume is illustrated by contemporary photographs and tables showing the order of battle of tank units in each battle, as well the formations they supported, and the opposing forces, and a selection of color photographs showing the battlefields today. It also includes a separate map book which enables the readers to follow the course of the battle. 390816, $79.95 , $51.99 , Hardback, 432 pages

The Great War Illustrated 1915 Archive and Colour Photographs of WWI William Langford Jack Holroyd

The Great War Illustrated 1915 covers the 1915 Gallipoli campaign and the battles that commenced on the Western Front that year. Some images will be familiar, but many will be seen for the first time by a new generation interested in the war that changed the world forever. With over 1,000 painstakingly restored images, this will be a definitive picture reference book on 1915 and will appeal to enthusiasts, collectors, and students of the period alike. 085168, $34.95 , $22.99 , Paperback, 392 pages

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• WORLD WAR I • Stemming the Tide Officers and Leadership in the British Expeditionary Force 1914

Spencer Jones 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. 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. This book is a revised and expanded 2nd edition including amendments, a new introduction, and additional images. 070975, $50 , $32.50 , Paperback, 386 pages

Wilson’s War Sir Henry Wilson’s Influence on British Military Policy in the Great War and its Aftermath John Spencer Gary Sheffield

Field-Marshal Sir Henry Wilson is a ‘love him or hate him’ character. Yet in his lifetime Henry Wilson’s many admirers included leading figures in political and military establishments. This study concentrates on Wilson’s impact on the development and execution of British military policy during the Great War; his role in shaping policy in the final 18 months of the conflict deserves greater attention. 866274, $49.95 , $32.50 , Hardback, 224 pages

The German Corpse Factory A Study in First World War Propaganda

Stephen Badsey The German Corpse Factory is one of the most famous and scandalous propaganda stories of the First World War. In Spring 1917, parts of the British press claimed that Germany was so short of essential fats and glycerin that the German Army was being forced to boil down the bodies of its own dead soldiers, causing a brief scandal of accusation. Behind the scenes, British propaganda experts opposed exploiting the story as it was obviously false, and contrary to their basic principles of never telling an obvious lie in an official statement. But at the time, the British government refused to deny that the ‘German Corpse Factory’ might really exist. 628279, $39.95 , $25.99 , Paperback, 327 pages

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At All Costs The British Army on the Western Front 1916 Spencer Jones Professor Peter Simkins

1916 was a pivotal year for the British Army. It was a year of intense combat that was defined by the Battle of the Somme and the appalling casualties of the 1st July 1916. Yet it was also the year in which the British Army began to master industrial warfare and the tide of the war began to turn in favor of the Allies. This book brings together leading scholars of the First World War to examine the experience of the British Army in 1916. It includes essays which consider Britain’s grand strategy, the role of key commanders, intelligence gathering, the development of logistics and the performance of Dominion forces, as well as offering a thorough examination of the nature of the fighting at the Battle of the Somme and beyond. 070951, $55 , $35.99 , Paperback, 538 pages

Stemming the Tide Officers and Leadership in the British Expeditionary Force 1914

Spencer Jones 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. 866113, $59.95 , $38.99 , Hardback, 384 pages

They Called It Shell Shock Combat Stress in the First World War

Stefanie Linden In the Great War, soldiers were incapacitated by traumatic disorders at an epidemic scale that surpassed anything known from previous armed conflicts. Drawing upon individual histories from British and German servicemen, this book tackles often neglected topics of war history, including desertion, suicide, and soldiers’ mental illness. Based on her expertise in psychiatry and history of medicine, the author argues that many modern trauma therapies had their root in the medicine of WWI. 390533, $49.95 , $32.50 , Paperback, 232 pages

• WORLD WAR 1 I• The Somme 1916 Martinpuich and the Butte de Warlencourt

Bob Paterson Much of the popular attention on the Battle of the Somme 1916 is focused on the first day of the infantry assault when such high hopes were dashed and British casualties ran into the tens of thousands. However, the Somme was a battle that lasted over twenty weeks, running well into the autumn. This book is concerned with fighting south of the famous Albert-Bapaume road from mid September to the official end of the battle. The coverage includes Martinpuich, the hamlet of Eaucourt l’Abbaye, Le Sars and the Butte de Warlencourt. As well as the customary walks, there is a long car tour, covering many less visited parts of the battlefield to the east and north of the Butte and which places it firmly in the context of the battle. 764461, $26.95 , $17.99 , Paperback, 224 pages

American Expeditionary Forces in the Great War The Meuse Argonne 1918: Breaking the Line

Maarten Otte Maarten Otte gives a background narrative to events before the opening of the Offensive and its development. This opening book on the Meuse-Argonne takes the reader to the date when General Pershing handed over command of the US First Army to Major General Liggard in mid October, a change in command that marked an improvement in the American performance as they pushed the Germans backwards. The Great War battlefield of the Argonne is marked by physical remains of the war, some fine monuments and by the stunning American cemetery at Romagne. 714459, $19.95 , $12.99 , Paperback, 272 pages

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

Michael C. Fox To Rule the Winds is the story of how a coordinated force of the Royal Air Force’s fighter squadrons came into being as Fighter Command in 1936 and what became of it after the Battle of Britain. It is a large story, to be told in a series of volumes. This first volume recounts the origins of military aviation in Britain, up to the beginning of the First World War in the August of 1914. The illustrated work is fully referenced, includes a comprehensive bibliography and a detailed index. 384149, $69.95 , $45.50 , Hardback, 316 pages

Verdun 1917 The French Hit Back

Christina Holstein Once more Christina Holstein, the premier expert in Britain of the battlefields around Verdun, leads the reader around the various vital points of this largely unknown battle of 1917, one which was vital for the rebuilding of a French army that played such a notable part in the victorious allied campaign of 1918. 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. 71708A, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 288 pages

The Battle of the YpresComines Canal 1940 France and Flanders Campaign

Jerry Murland Known in some accounts as the Battle of Wijtschaete, the confrontation along the Ypres-Comines Canal in 1940 is still hardly remembered in this country and, apart from the battle honors displayed proudly on the colors of the regiments who took part – many no longer in existence, very little has been written about the four days which probably saved the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) from almost complete destruction. 852570, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 192 pages

Three Wings for the Red Baron Von Richthofen, Strategy, Tactics and Airplanes

Leon Bennett Three Wings for the Red Baron explores the career of Manfred von Richthofen, top fighter pilot in the Imperial German Air Service during WWI, and tells the story of his famous threewinged airplane, the Fokker Triplane. The special tactics employed by the Red Baron were crucial to the success of his Three Wings, in particular those downplaying speed and stressing agility. Numerous sketches included in the book serve to make the Red Baron’s combat tactics clear. Three Wings for the Red Baron represents an important contribution to the study of the Red Baron and WWI aerial combat tactics. 677137, $59.95 , $38.99 , Hardback, 272 pages

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• WORLDWAR WAR1 I• • • WORLD Bullets, Bombs and Poison Gas Supplying the Troops on the Western Front 19141918, Documentary Sources

David Rogers Soldiers in the trenches were issued with four bullets a day. Four bullets a day is 28 per week. Therefore a million soldiers need 28 million bullets per week. 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 many horses. The static nature of battle was somewhat unique in the annals of warfare and led to the use of a narrow gauge railway network and a ferry port in Kent to speed deliveries along. Servicing this supply chain was a complex business, leading to some interesting issues. 512080, $49.95 , $32.50 , Paperback, 304 pages

Those Bloody Kilts The Highland Soldier in the Great War

Thomas Greenshields The book is the first to examine 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 and involves a far more comprehensive search of the original sources. Much work on Highland soldiers 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 revelations about courage, nerves, shell-shock and failure and the ruthless use of the bayonet. 113085, $47.50 , $30.99 , Paperback, 538 pages

King of Fighters — Nikolay Polikarpov and his Aircraft Designs Volume 2 - The Monoplane Era

Mikhail Maslov In the century-long history of the conquest of the sky there have been a number of outstanding personalities. Among them is the name of designer Nikolay Polikarpov (1892-1944), which is inseparably associated with the best achievements of the Russian and Soviet aviation. From 1922, Polikarpov focused his attention on fighter aircraft, creation of which was a priority for him during the following years. This book describes all Polikarpov’s original projects, both those put into reality and unimplemented ones. The author studied materials on the respective topics in all Russian archives, and made use of remembrances of Polikarpov’s contemporaries and publications by other researchers. 336196, $49.95 , $32.50 , Paperback, 276 pages

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Surgeon with the Kaiser’s Army Stephan Kurt Westmann Michael Westman

The author, Stephen Kurt Westmann, gave up his medical studies to enlist in the German Army. He was soon involved in bloody hand-to-hand fighting against the French before moving to the Russian front. Promoted to medical officer, he treats and operates on wounded British and German soldiers after gas attacks on the trenches of the Somme. As medical officer to the German Air Force Westmann sees the dangers and effects of aerial combat at first hand. His writing graphically illustrates life and death in the front line, the carnage and humor that sustained soldiers. Westmann has revealing insights into the social, political, religious, economic and medical aspects of war time life. The text is enhanced by contemporary photographs. 020282, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 168 pages

Chasing the Great Retreat The German Cavalry Pursuit of the British Expeditionary Force before the Battle of the Marne August 1914 Colonel (Ret) Joseph Robinson Sabine Declercq

This book focuses on the German side of the ‘Great Retreat’ of the British Expeditionary Force (BEF). It shows that the Great War should have ended on 23 August 1914 but, due to the ‘fog and friction of war’, as explained by General Carl von Clausewitz, it did not. The book focuses on the role of the German cavalry. In general, both British and German works ignore the role the cavalry played in the war. 070838, $49.95 , $32.50 , Paperback, 188 pages

DH9: From Ruin to Restoration The Extraordinary Story of the Discovery in India and Return to Flight of a Rare WWI Bomber

Guy Black In 2000, upon hearing rumors of aircraft parts being found in a maharaja’s palace in India, Guy Black took a trip that would lead to the most unexpected discovery of his life. Hidden away in a former elephant stable of the maharaja’s palace in Bikaner, Rajasthan was the hulks of at least two DH9 bombers. In DH9: From Ruin to Restoration, Guy Black details the intriguing history of how these two rare aircraft (D-5649 and E-8894) came to be in India under the Imperial Gift Scheme. He also reveals the extraordinary efforts in recovering these two aircraft and the extensive restoration project undertaken to bring them to their former glory. 117335, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 192 pages

• WORLD WAR I • The First Tank Crews The lives of the Tankmen who fought at the Battle of Flers Courcelette 15 September 1916

Stephen Pope This remarkable new book reveals the hitherto unknown story of the soldiers who took the first tanks into action on the Somme battlefield in September 1916. Drawing on official records, contemporary newspaper reports and family memories, Stephen Pope provides a fascinating insight into the lives of the First Tank Crewmen, covering their recruitment, scant training, rapid deployment and their premature use in battle. 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 reveals the story of their return to civilian life and their often difficult struggle to build a family life. 777770, $89.95 , $58.50 , Hardback, 400 pages

Harwich Submarines in the Great War The First Submarine Campaign of the Royal Navy in 1914 Mark Harris Rear Admiral Jonathan Westbrook CBE

The Harwich Submarine Flotilla played a key role establishing British dominance in the North Sea at the beginning of WWI. Letters, diaries, memoirs, and combat reports of the participants are used to give a complete account, many in print for the first time. The text is illustrated by charts and plans prepared using the patrol reports, war diaries, and logs of the submarines and warships that took part. The war experience of the participants is brought to life, giving a real 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. 059971, $59.95 , $38.99 , Paperback, 348 pages

Airborne Landing to Air Assault A History of Military Parachuting

Nikolaos Theotokis Many books have been written about military parachuting, in particular about famous parachute operations like Crete and Arnhem in the Second World War and notable parachute units like the British Parachute Regiment and the US 101st Airborne Division, but no previous book has covered the entire history of the use of the parachute in warfare. That is why Nikolaos Theotokis’s study is so valuable. He traces in vivid detail the development of parachuting over the last hundred years and describes how it became a standard tactic in twentieth century conflicts. 746993, $39.95 , $25.99 , Hardback, 272 pages

The Serbian Army in the Great War, 19141918

Dusan Babac This book offers readers a very thorough analysis of the Serbian Army of the period, 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, while this is complemented by dozens of color plates of uniform reconstructions and color photographs of the preserved pieces of uniform, equipment and weapons. 777299, $119.95 , $77.99 , Hardback, 272 pages

The Kaiser’s U-Boat Assault on America Germany’s Great War Gamble in the First World War

Hans Joachim Koerver A deeply researched and engaging account of the use of U-Boats in the First World War. The focus touches on both diplomatic and economic aspects as well as the tactical and strategic use of the U-boats. The book 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. 773869, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 360 pages

Voices of Snipers Eyewitness Accounts from the World Wars

John Walter Based on an incredible breadth of first-hand testimony, this is a unique collection of eyewitness accounts from World War I and II. John Walter draws on meticulous research and the reminiscences of more than fifty snipers, tracing their journeys from recruitment and selection through training, combat and its aftermath to reveal a surprising commonality of experience, even across nationalities. Laying bare the triumphs and brutalities of sniping, the personalities and psychologies of those who found themselves doing it and considering the immediate implications on both the sniper and the wider theater of war, this is a fascinating, detailed insight into frontline combat and the experience of sharpshooting in its historical context. 386276, $29.95 , $19.50 , Hardback, 272 pages

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• SPANISH CIVIL WAR • Tank Combat in Spain Armored Warfare During the Spanish Civil War 1936–1939

Anthony J Candil 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. 009704, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 264 pages

Spanish Civil War 19361939

Carlos J. Medina A unique book about the fratricidal conflict that ravaged Spain and still remains in force in the memory of a significant part of the population. The author, Lieutenant Colonel of Artillery Carlos Medina, conducts an impartial study of the conflict, analyzing the political causes as well as the military development of operations in the various fronts from 1936 to 1939. 658202, $49.95 , $32.50 , Hardback, 120 pages

The People’s Army in the Spanish Civil War A Military History of the Republic and International Brigades 1936–1939

Alexander Clifford 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. 760920, $42.95 , $27.99 , Hardback, 256 pages

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Spain in Arms A Military History of the Spanish Civil War 19361939

E. R. Hooton Spain in Arms is a military history of the Spanish Civil War. It examines how the Spanish Civil War 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. The book is based upon nearly 60 years of extensive research into the Spanish Civil War, augmented by information from specialized German, Italian and Russian works. Spain in Arms reveals the Nationalist battlefield superiority in terms of training and overall command, and the Republic’s corresponding weaknesses in the same fields. 006376, $32.95 , $21.50 , Hardback, 288 pages

German Military Vehicles in the Spanish Civil War A Comprehensive Study of the Deployment of German Military Vehicles on the Eve of WW2 Jose María Mata Lucas Molina

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. This book looks at a wide range of vehicles: from the humblest motorcycle to the enormous Vomag 3LR 443 truck. Never has such a comprehensive, painstaking and graphical study been made of vehicles used by the German contingent in the Spanish Civil War. The book contains over 500 top quality images, most of them previously unpublished, with each model that served in Spain perfectly identified. 878839, $39.95 , $25.99 , Hardback, 240 pages

The Spanish Civil War at Sea Dark and Dangerous Waters

Michael Alpert The Spanish Civil War 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. This 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. 764362, $42.95 , $27.99 , Hardback, 256 pages

• WORLD WAR II • Luftwaffe Victory Markings 1939–45

Philippe Saintes This book provides an overview of the victory markings painted on the fins and rudders of the planes of the German day fighter and night fighter aircraft between 1939 and 1945, and demonstrates how these were applied in reality through the profiles of nineteen pilots, including some of the most emblematic pilots of the Luftwaffe: Hans Troitzsch, Johannes Gentzen, Frank Liesendahl, Wilhelm Balthasar, Otto Bertram, Joachim Müncheberg, Karl-Heinz Koch, Kurt “Kuddel” Ubben, Felix-Maria Brandis, “Fiffi” Stahlschmidt, Franz-Josef Beerenbrock, Heinrich Setz, Walter “Gulle” Oesau, MaxHellmuth Ostermann, Heinrich Bartels, “Fritz” Dinger, Martin Drewes, Egmont zur Lippe-Weissenfeld and Ludwig Meister. 240909, $39.95 , $25.99 , Hardback, 192 pages

U.S. Army Signal Corps Vehicles 1941-45

Didier Andres The Signal Corps was at the forefront of the technological development of communications throughout World War II. Tasked with coordinating all American military activities, the Signal Corps initially had to rely on a communications landline network covering some 1 300 000 km. Almost every large piece of Signal Corps equipment required wheeled transport. This comprehensive and fully illustrated account covers radar, radio vehicles, plus specialized vehicles such as telephone repair trucks, mobile telephone switchboards and homing pigeon units, all described in technical detail and illustrated by hundreds of period photos. 240640, $37.95 , $24.99 , Hardback, 160 pages

Sherman The M4 Tank in World War II Michel Esteve Alan McKay

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. 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. 00739A, $49.95 , $32.50 , Hardback, 240 pages

Bloody Verrieres: The I. SS-Panzerkorps Defence of the Verrieres-Bourguebus Ridges Volume 1: Operations Goodwood and Atlantic, 18–22 July 1944 Arthur W Gullachsen Russell Hart

South of the Norman city of Caen, the twin features of the Verrières and Bourguebus ridges were key for the British Second Army in late July 1944—taking them was crucial if it was to be successful in breaking out of the Normandy bridgehead. To capture this ground, Allied forces would have to defeat the strongest German armored formation in Normandy: the I. SSPanzerkorps “Leibstandarte.” The resulting battles of late July and early August 1944 saw powerful German defensive counterattacks south of Caen inflict casualties, regain lost ground and defeat Anglo-Canadian operations in detail. This is an account of the I. SS-Panzerkorps’ defensive operations. 240022, $37.95 , $24.99 , Hardback, 312 pages

How Carriers Fought Carrier Operations in WWII

Lars Celander In November 1921 the first purpose-built aircraft carrier was launched by the Japanese, followed 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 U.S. 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. 006215, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 296 pages

Black Tulip The Life and Myth of Erich Hartmann, the World’s Top Fighter Ace

Erik Schmidt Black Tulip is the dramatic story of history’s top fighter ace, Luftwaffe pilot Erich Hartmann. It’s also the story of how his service under Hitler was simplified and elevated to Western mythology during the Cold War. Over 1,404 wartime missions, Hartmann claimed a staggering 352 airborne kills, and his career contains all the dramas you would expect. There were the frostbitten fighter sweeps over the Eastern Front, drunken forays to Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest, a decade of imprisonment in the wretched Soviet POW camps, and further military service during the Cold War that ended with conflict and angst. 008240, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 240 pages

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• WORLD WAR II • Tanks in Hell A Marine Corps Tank Company on Tarawa Romain Cansiere Oscar E. Gilbert

In this unique study Oscar Gilbert and Romain Cansiere use official documents, memoirs, interviews with veterans, as well as 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 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. 006512, $19.95 , $12.99 , Paperback, 264 pages

The Battle for Tinian Vital Stepping Stone in America’s War Against Japan

Nathan N. Prefer 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. When the battle for Tinian finally took place the US acted with great skill. Historian Samuel Elliot Morrison called it “the most perfectly executed amphibious operation of the entire war.” Nevertheless, the Japanese, and the already decimated US Marines suffered hundreds of more casualties. 241319, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 240 pages

The Day Rommel Was Stopped The Battle of Ruweisat Ridge, 2 July 1942 Major F. R. Jephson MC TD Chris Jephson

George VI’s biographer, Sir John Wheeler Bennett wrote “The actual turning of the tide in the 2nd World War may be accurately determined as the first week of July 1942.” This book argues that it is possible to be even more exact: the tide turned at about 21.00 hrs. on 2 July 1942, when Rommel’s tanks withdrew for the first time since the fall of Tobruk on 20 June, or arguably since 14 January 1942 at El Agheila. 241272, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 304 pages

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Tank Killers A History of America’s World War II Tank Destroyer Force

Harry Yeide This is the story of the specialized U.S. armored force designed specifically to kill enemy tanks in direct combat. It follows the men who fought in the TDs from the formation of the force in 1941 through the victory over the Third Reich in 1945, through North Africa, Italy, France, and Germany, describing a story of American flexibility and pragmatism in military affairs. It draws heavily on the records of the tank destroyer battalions and the units with which they fought, and veterans of the force add their personal stories. 006505, $14.95 , $9.99 , Paperback, 256 pages

Blocking Kampfgruppe Peiper The 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment in the Battle of the Bulge

Frank van Lunteren In December 1944 a German army group crashed through the 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. In this work Van Lunteren provides a close-in view of the 504th P.I.R. 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 U.S. regiment in one of the fiercest fought campaigns in the history of the U.S. Army. 241289, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 368 pages

The Silent Service in World War II The Story of the U.S. Navy Submarine Force in the Words of the Men Who Lived It Michael Green Edward Monroe-Jones

When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941, the U.S. Navy had a total of 111 submarines. However, this fleet was not nearly as impressive as the number suggests. It was mostly a collection of aging boats, with only a few of the newer, more modern Gato-class boats. With the war in Europe was already two years old and friction with Japan ever-increasing, help from what would become known as the Silent Service in the Pacific was on the way: there were 73 of the new fleet submarines under construction. This book takes you through the war: what it was like to serve on submarines in combat, the exhilaration of a successful attack, and the terror of being depth-charged. 241265, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 264 pages

• WORLD WAR II • Macchi C.202 Folgore Italy’s Best Fighter of the Second World War Davide F Jabes Alessandro Romanello

The Macchi C.202 was probably the most successful Italian fighter during the Second World War. It is generally agreed that the performance of the Macchi 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. While there is consensus that air war, especially in the African theater, would have been different had the aircraft been adopted before. 558300, $45 , $29.50 , Hardback, 256 pages

Off Target American Guided Bombs, Missiles and Drones: 1917-1948

William Wolf Off Target relates in detail the then “secret” research, development, and combat employment of these early guided bombs, missiles, and drones from 1917 to 1948. Using formerly confidential manuals, reports, microfilm print outs, and photos, collected over 40 years, author Wolf gives the air war historian and enthusiast a detailed look at this unknown topic that progressed from biplane drones to sophisticated post-WWII guided missiles. 558164, $60 , $39.50 , Hardback, 544 pages

Sub Hunters Australian Sunderland Squadrons in the Defeat of Hitler’s U-boat Menace 194243

Anthony Cooper 1943 was the turning point in the Battle of the Atlantic, when the balance of forces, technologies, and tactics turned irrevocably against Germany’s U-boats. The victory thus obtained not only secured Britain’s transatlantic lifeline to the United States, but in so doing enabled the vast build up in military forces in Britain necessary to launch D-Day in June 1944. This is the story of one part of that effort during the decisive mid-war period, in which these two Australian squadrons established a combat record second to none. 558324, $45 , $29.50 , Hardback, 352 pages

Odilo Globocnik The Devil’s Accomplice

Max Williams Outside of the Nazi hierarchy, Odilo Globocnik is almost certainly the most culpable in the planned and almost successful attempt to annihilate all the Jews of Europe. Not only did he play a leading role in the process of murdering the Jews, he was also the arch highwayman in the plunder of their possessions. Additionally, he was responsible for the compulsory uprooting of thousands of Polish non-Jewish citizens, the destruction of their communities, and the trafficking of enforced slave laborers. The ultimate crime of mass murder far outweighs the less significant, but nevertheless considerable, offenses of robbery and human trafficking and Odilo Globocnik was guilty of them all. 557952, $72 , $46.99 , Hardback, 864 pages

Operation Mallory Major from Below Soldiers under a Hailstorm of Bombs

Paolo Dossena The Allied Operation Mallory Major (northern Italy, July 1944) aimed at the destruction of all bridges across the Po River and its tributaries and at isolating the enemy in the northern Apennine mountains (the Gothic Line). The Allied Air Forces could count on the ground support of the guerrillas from the Great Partisan Pocket (in the Apennines south of Piacenza) and were opposed by the Flak. 558089, $35 , $22.99 , Paperback, 144 pages

RAF Fighter Command Defence of the Realm 1936-1945 Ron Mackay Mike Bailey

Royal Air Force Fighter Command’s brief was to provide an effective aerial barrier to any attempt at domination of British skies. The aircraft and technical resources on hand between 1936 and WWII’s initiation were thankfully improved to a level that was barely sufficient to withstand the hitherto unchallengeable Luftwaffe’s advance across Western Europe. Between 1940 and 1942 the Command generally found itself on the backfoot. The introduction of aircraft designs that would change the situation, however costly, featured prominently from the mid-point of WWII. The Luftwaffe found itself being challenged and regularly bested. By D-Day the Command’s efforts had materially contributed to the Allied on-surge that would lead to victory. 557273, $60 , $39.50 , Hardback, 528 pages

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• WORLD WAR II • The Hitler Myths Exposing the Truth Behind the Stories About the Führer Sjoerd J de Boer Sjoerd J de Boer

In The Hitler Myths the author clinically dissects many of the myths and legends which have become part of popular history, as he exposes the inaccuracies and impossibilities of the stories. The myths are discussed chronologically, as the author draws on an array of sources to prove or disprove the rumors and speculations – once and for all! 019057, $42.95 , $27.99 , Hardback, 256 pages

To the Gate of Hell A Memoir of a Panzer Crewman

Armin Böttger Until seriously wounded in August 1944, Armin Böttger experienced the horrors of WWII on the Eastern Front from the perspective of a tank radio operator in the 24th Panzer Division. Here, he gives a full and honest account of his wartime career, encompassing both the terror of combat and the everyday annoyances of army life. Böttger had volunteered to join the Wehrmacht, but only because it allowed him to receive his degree without sitting for an exam. He is honest about his efforts to make his service life as comfortable and safe as possible, and 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. His unique collection of photos illustrate this book. 075060, $26.95 , $17.99 , Paperback, 144 pages

Hitler’s Attack U-Boats The Kriegsmarine’s Submarine Strike Force

Jak P. Mallmann Showell In this latest book by the renowned Kriegsmarine historian Jak Mallmann Showell, these attack U-boats are explored at length. This includes details of their armament, capabilities, crew facilities, and just what it was like to operate such a vessel, and of course the story of their development and operational history. 797667, $26.95 , $17.99 , Paperback, 272 pages

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The Hitler Assassination Attempts The Plots, Places and People that Almost Changed History

John Grehan In this book, John Grehan has examined the known planned or proposed assassination attempts on Hitler, from Chicago to London and from Sweden to the Ukraine – some of which have not previously been presented to the general public by historians. These plots and conspiracies are detailed in this book, along with a unique collection of photographs of many of the proposed or actual assassination locations. All will be revealed in this fascinating compilation of the obscure, the fanciful and the carefully considered attempts to assassinate Hitler. 018906, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 288 pages

In the Hell of the Eastern Front The Fate of a Young Soldier During the Fighting in Russia in WW2

Arno Sauer In June 1941, German forces launched Operation Barbarossa – Hitler’s invasion of the Soviet Union. Instead of the swift knock-out the Germans had anticipated, the war against the Soviets ground for almost four years. It was into this bloody theater of war that Fritz Sauer was sent. Having initially joined the ranks of the Reichsarbeitsdienst, Fritz was posted as part of the 132nd Infantry Division serving on the Eastern Front having been deployed to the Crimea. Based on Fritz’s own recollections and narrative, this account of a young soldier’s experiences in the Second World War was brought together by his son. It is a moving and graphic description of one man’s involvement in the largest military confrontation in history. 797704, $26.95 , $17.99 , Paperback, 192 pages

SOE in Denmark The Special Operations Executive’s Danish Section in WW2

An Official History From a small number of activities against the German occupation of Denmark in 1940, a resistance movement developed which by 1944, with the support of Special Operations Executive, had become a highly effective intelligence gathering and sabotage organisation. This forgotten story of SOE and its agents in Denmark, which faced hazardous conditions, was written right after the war by a SOE staff member and read and validated by the Director of SOE, Major General Colin Gubbins. Many documents were burned at SOE’s London headquarters in Baker Street when the organisation was wound down in 1946, making this history of the Danish Section an irreplaceable study. 015042, $49.95 , $32.50 , Hardback, 208 pages

• WORLD WAR II • Britain’s Plot to Kill Hitler The True Story of Operation Foxley and SOE Eric Lee Ian Kershaw

Operation Foxley was the name of the secret plan supported by Winston Churchill to assassinate Hitler in 1944-45. More than 75 years after its conception, the assassination plan remains shrouded in mystery. Eric Lee’s new book is the product of painstaking research and sheds more light on this plan. Lee also asks what would have happened if Foxley had been executed successfully. A perfect investigation for readers who enjoy reading about modern history, and the Second World War in particular. It is also tailored to those with an interest in the “secret war”, covering topics like the SOE, and military intelligence. 387273, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 216 pages

Spitfire Pilot A Personal Account of the Battle of Britain Flight Lieutenant David Crook Air Vice Marshal Sandy Hunter

Spitfire Pilot is the exhilarating and moving memoir of D. M. Crook, an airman in the legendary 609 Squadron - one of the most successful RAF units in the Battle of Britain. Many of Crook’s fellow airmen did not make it back alive, and the absence they leave in the close-knit community of the squadron is described with great poignancy. Spitfire Pilot offers a unique and personal insight into one of the most critical moments of British history, when a handful of men stood up against the might of the German Air Force in defense of their country. 387488, $14.99 , $9.99 , Paperback, 208 pages

Scramble! The Memoir of Britain’s Most-Decorated RAF Fighter Pilot

J R D ‘Bob’ Braham J. R. D. ‘Bob’ Braham was Britain’s most-decorated fighter pilot and one of the most successful fighter pilots of World War II. Joining the RAF in 1938, he was posted to No. 29 Squadron at Debdon, where he learned to fly. By 1939, the squadron had become a specialized night fighting unit and Braham gained his first victory in August 1940. With 29 confirmed combat victories, Braham achieved more success in night fighting than almost any other RAF pilot and was awarded the triple Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC), the triple Distinguished Service Order (DSO) and the Air Force Cross (AFC). Told in his own words, with all the spirit and dynamism for which he was known as a pilot, this is Braham’s extraordinary story. 386702, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 224 pages

Life and Death on the Eastern Front Rare Colour Photographs From the Second World War Anthony Tucker-Jones Ian Spring

This incredible visual record of life and death along the Eastern Front features more than 250 images Collated into three parts, the book begins with the ground war, including Hitler’s invasion of the Soviet Union. Moving into the war in the skies, the images depict aircraft in flight and on the ground, the bombers, fighters, and Luftwaffe personnel. The images then take us behind the lines to the daily lives and activities of soldiers and civilians. 387235, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 288 pages

StuG III Brigade 191, 1940–1945 The Buffalo Brigade in Action in the Balkans, Greece and from Moscow to Kursk and Sevastopol

Bruno Bork Based on their experiences during the First World War, the Reichswehr decided that the infantry support gun of the future should be an armored, motorized vehicle with an effective caliber of cannon: the Sturmgeschütz III. The weapon was used in the ‘fire brigade role’ at hotspots along the Front, where it was much feared by enemy forces. This illustrated volume tells the tale of Brigade 191, who used the Sturmgeschütz 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. 386955, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 368 pages

U-Boat Ace The Story of Wolfgang Lüth

Jordan Vause Wolfgang Luth was one of only seven men to win Germany’s highest combat decoration. He operated in almost every theater of the undersea war from Norway to the Indian Ocean and he was the second most successful German U-boat ace in World War II. Luth is credited with sinking 47 Allied ships and a submarine – a record topped only by Otto Kretschmer. In 1944, after 16 war patrols, including one that lasted a record 203 days at sea, he was named the youngest Commandant of the German Naval Academy at age 30. Until the publication of this comprehensive study his accomplishments were overshadowed by other aces, to correct the neglect, Jordan Vause provides an entertaining, authoritative biography. 382742, $18.95 , $12.50 , Paperback, 233 pages

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• WORLD WAR II • Luftwaffe Fighter Pilot Defending the Reich against the RAF and USAAF Wolfgang Fischer John Weal

Within weeks of war being declared, Wolfgang Fischer had volunteered to join the Luftwaffe. During this time, he was given a succession of postings varying from a longrange recce unit; as a decoder in a met office in occupied France; to a bomber squadron; and as a flying instructor, before joining a squadron of the famous Richthofen Geschwader in Italy, from where he was shot down in his FW 190 by Mustangs en route to Normandy. By now a Leutnant, he survived to fly offensive rocket attacks over Gold Beach on D-Day, only to be shot down again on D +1 in April 1946. 667292, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 216 pages

Luftwaffe Fighter Ace From the Eastern Front to the Defence of the Homeland Norbert Hannig John Weal

By his own admission Norbert Hannig was a Frontflieger, or operational pilot, who was just one of the many rank and file pilots fighting for his country and not for the Führer. But his wartime career makes for fascinating reading on an aspect of the 1939–45 war, primarily that of the campaign against the Soviet Union. 667223, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 192 pages

Dowding’s Despatch The 1941 Battle of Britain Narrative Examined and Explained

Andy Saunders In September 1946, the London Gazette published a dispatch from Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh C T Dowding that was titled simply: The Battle of Britain. Written and submitted to the Air Ministry in 1941, this document became the very framework for the accepted Battle of Britain narrative which has been established across the following 80 years. This work takes a critical look at Dowding’s dispatch and analyses the facts and details contained in that important document. Fleshing out descriptions, adding intriguing historical detail and perspective to the 1946 publication, and looking at behind-the-scenes machinations at the highest levels of government and Air Ministry before the dispatch finally saw the light of day. 621959, $39.95 , $25.99 , Hardback, 192 pages

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Luftwaffe Eagle A WW2 German Airman’s Story Erich Sommer Erich Sommer

In this compelling memoir, Erich Sommer recalls his life in pre-war Germany and the adventures he had flying for the Luftwaffe during the Second World War. Born in 1912, the third son of a district court judge, Erich grew up in an atmosphere of uncertainty following the First World War. In 1932 he started training as a brewery engineer, shortly before the Nazis came to power. The implications this had on the lives of average Germans are described in great detail. With a detailed introduction from acclaimed Luftwaffe historian J. Richard Smith and illustrated throughout with photographs from private family albums, Luftwaffe Eagle is a fascinating insight into the life of an exceptional Luftwaffe pilot and navigator. 667308, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 224 pages

Beaufighter Boys True Tales from Those who Flew Bristol’s Mighty Twin

Graham Pitchfork Graham Pitchfork traces the roles of Beaufighter squadrons spread across all the theaters of World War Two operations. From home bases, through north-west Europe, North Africa, Malta, and the Mediterranean to the far Far East and south-west Pacific, the Beaufighter served far and wide as did the crews of the RAF, RAAF, SAAF, and New Zealand and Canadian squadrons. All are covered in this quite unique book to be savored by all those interested in the war in the air from 1939–1945. 667162, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 224 pages

Lone Wolf The Remarkable Story of Britain’s Greatest Nightfighter Ace of the Blitz - Flt Lt Richard Playne Stevens DSO, DFC & BAR Andy Saunders Terry Thompson

During the Second World War, Flt Lt Richard Stevens led an extraordinary campaign as an RAF nightfighter. Flt Lt Stevens was the RAF’s highest scoring nightfighter pilot with fourteen victories. What makes his story unique is that all this was achieved without the aid of radar or another crew member. Instead Flt Lt Stevens used extraordinary skill, instinct and innate marksmanship. Described as ‘one of the greatest nightfighter pilots who ever fought in Fighter Command,’ it’s not hard to see why Stevens was greatly admired by his peers. 621348, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 192 pages

• WORLD WAR II • Stalin’s Favorite: The Combat History of the 2nd Guards Tank Army from Kursk to Berlin Volume 1 - January 1943 - June 1944

Igor Nebolsin This study is based on the operational documents of the Army and provides an analysis of every battle it fought in WWII from both sides. The day by day coverage of events, statistical data, and the ‘human element’ based on firsthand reminiscences of Soviet tank officers make this study an valuable source of information on tank battles fought on the Eastern Front. Vol 1 focuses on the first half of the Army’s service in the Great Patriotic War. 510766, $59.95 , $38.99 , Paperback, 466 pages

Doomed Before The Start - The Allied Intervention in Norway 1940 Volume 1 - The Road to Invasion and Early Moves

Niall Cherry Niall Cherry’s new two-volume work covering the Allied intervention in Norway 1940 provides a detailed account of the German invasion and the Allied reaction, including the land, sea and air battles. 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. Research has been carried out using official reports, war diaries and veterans’ accounts, supported by photographs and color maps. 059087, $39.95 , $25.99 , Paperback, 336 pages

Barbarossa Derailed: The Battle for Smolensk 10 July-10 September 1941 Volume 3 - The Documentary Companion. The Documentary Companion. Tables, Orders and Reports prepared by participating Red Army forces

David M. Glantz Volume 3, the Documentary Companion to Barbarossa Derailed, contains the documentary evidence for the two volumes of narrative. 070982, $59.95 , $38.99 , Paperback, 630 pages

Stalin’s Favorite: The Combat History of the 2nd Guards Tank Army from Kursk to Berlin Volume 2 - From Lublin to Berlin July 1944 - May 1945 Igor Nebolsin Stuart Britton

This volume includes the hard fighting outside of Warsaw in the summer of 1944; the 2nd Belorussian Front’s winter offensive in the Vistula – Oder operation and the ensuing combat in Pomerania; and the final assault on Berlin, when the 2nd Guards Tank Army enveloped the German capital from the north and entered the city from north and west, fighting its way to the Tiergarten Park in the heart of Berlin. 113078, $59.95 , $38.99 , Paperback, 514 pages

Doomed Before The Start - The Allied Intervention in Norway 1940 Volume 2 - Evacuation and Further Naval Operations

Niall Cherry Vol. I of this new two-volume work covering the Allied intervention in Norway 1940 provides a detailed account of the German invasion and the Allied reaction, including the land, sea, and air battles. 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. As in Niall’s previous books, detailed research has been carried out using official reports, war diaries and veterans’ accounts, supported by photographs and maps. 05909A, $39.95 , $25.99 , Paperback, 328 pages

Barbarossa Derailed: The Battle for Smolensk 10 July-10 September 1941 Volume 4 - Atlas

David M. Glantz At dawn on 10 July 1941, tanks and infantry of the Second and Third Panzer Groups began what Adolf Hitler believed would be a triumphal march on Moscow. Less than three weeks before, Hitler had unleashed his Wehrmacht’s invasion of the Soviet Union. The Wehrmacht advanced into Soviet territory, and killed one million Red Army soldiers, with Hitler expecting total victory. The ensuing battles frustrated German hopes for quick victory. The ‘derailment’ of the Wehrmacht at Smolensk ultimately became the crucial turning point. Serving as a companion to the previous 3 text volumes in this study, and as a standalone battlefield atlas, this volume provides over 100-commissioned color maps that trace the course of the campaign. 070999, $69.95 , $45.50 , Paperback, 152 pages

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• WORLD WAR II • German Assault Guns and Tank Destroyers 1940 - 1945

Anthony Tucker-Jones The assault guns and tank destroyers deployed by the Wehrmacht during the Second World War are not as famous as tanks, but they were remarkably successful, and they are the subject of this wide-ranging photographic history. As the conflict progressed, the German army had to find a use for its obsolete panzers, and this gave rise to the turretless Sturmgeschütz or assault guns designed for infantry support. From 1944 onwards they played a vital role in Nazi Germany’s increasingly defensive war. 845992, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 128 pages

Battleships: WWII Evolution of the Big Guns

Philip Kaplan 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. 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. 463077, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 144 pages

The Ghettos of NaziOccupied Poland

Ian Baxter Following the 1940 invasion of Poland, the Nazis established ghettos in cities and towns across the country with the initial aim of segregating and isolating the Jewish community. These closed sectors were referred to as Judischer Wohnbezirk or Wohngebiet der Juden (Jewish Quarters). Using contemporary images this well researched and inevitably harrowing book shows the harsh and deteriorating conditions of daily life in these restricted areas. In reality the ghettos were holding areas prior to the transportation to concentration, extermination and work camps, such as Auschwitz-Birkenau and Belzec. 761804, $26.95 , $17.99 , Paperback, 128 pages

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The Waffen SS in Combat A Photographic History

Bob Carruthers This is the photographic history of the Waffen-SS in combat on all fronts. The short six year history of the Waffen SS spanned triumph and disaster, and their story can be traced through these powerful images, which clearly document the reality of combat. 833531, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 160 pages

Stilwell and the Chindits The Allied Campaign in Northern Burma 1943 – 1944

Jon Diamond 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 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. 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. 831982, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 176 pages

Hitler’s Panther Tank Battalions, 1943–1945

Ian Baxter 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. 765451, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 128 pages

• WORLD WAR II • Narvik and the Norwegian Campaign 1940 Rare Photographs from Wartime Archives

Philip Jowett In a concise text and a selection of over 150 photographs thecourse of the fighting in Norway on land, at sea and in the air is traced. The book documents in fascinating detail the troops involved, the aircraft and the large naval forces, and gives an insight into the main episodes in the conflict including the struggle for Narvik and the major clashes at sea which culminated in the loss of the Royal Navy’s aircraft carrier Glorious. 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 were there. 796547, $34.95 , $22.99 , Paperback, 240 pages

Brandenburger Wartime Photographs of Wilhelm Walther

Anthony Rogers In March 1940, Oberleutnant Wilhelm Walther transferred to Bau-Lehr-Bataillon z.b.V. 800 – forerunner of what would soon be known as the ‘Brandenburger’. By May 1944, Walther was an Oberstleutnant and an experienced regimental commander in what had evolved as the Division ‘Brandenburg’. More than 200 images portray the life and times of this career officer. This unique collection of rare images was sourced from the photograph album of Wilhelm Walther and will appeal to all with an interest in the war in the West and on the Eastern Front, as well as to militaria collectors, modelers and reenactment groups. 387150, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 160 pages

Air War Over North Africa USAAF Ascendant

David Mitchelhill-Green The vast, sprawling deserts of North Africa were a new and strange terrain to American aircrew. U.S. air power nevertheless played a decisive role in the Allied invasion of Northwest Africa and the subsequent surrender of Axis forces in Tunisia in May 1943. Later bombing missions flown from North Africa struck Axis targets across Europe and supported the Allied invasions of Sicily and mainland Italy. This book is a pictorial account of U.S. fighter aircraft and bombers — including the iconic B-17 Flying Fortress, P-38 Lightning and B-24 Liberator — and the aircrews that fought to establish ascendancy over North African skies and beyond. 881792, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 216 pages

The Waffen SS Ardennes Offensive Rare Photographs from Wartime Archives

Ian Baxter In late 1944 under extreme pressure on both the Eastern and Western fronts, Hitler realized he needed to force the Allies into negotiating a truce thereby saving Germany from total defeat. Using the Christmas period to enhance the vital element of surprise, he ordered a devastating attack through the rugged and mountainous Ardenne region with the key Allied port of Antwerp as the objective. This book, with its extensive text and rare and unpublished photographs with detailed captions, tells the story of the Waffen-SS offensive, known as `Wacht am Rhein` (Watch on the Rhine). 012898, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 128 pages

The Aftermath of Dunkirk

Stephen Wynn Operation Dynamo, the successful evacuation from the beaches at Dunkirk between 27 May and 4 June 1940, was not only a pivotal moment of the war, but one that changed its final outcome. There has been much debate in the years since the end of the war concerning the “Hitler Halt” order, which was given to German Panzer units waiting patiently on the outskirts of Dunkirk to be allowed to finish the job they had started. Although the Battle of Dunkirk must ultimately go down tactically as a German victory, the rescue of so many of its men, ensured that like a phoenix, Britain rose from the ashes of defeat to gain a great and lasting victory. 738691, $26.95 , $17.99 , Paperback, 176 pages

Hell in the Central Pacific 1944 The Palau Islands

Jon Diamond In September 1944, the Americans attacked Peleliu and Angaur in the Palau group of the Western Caroline Islands. While Angaur fell in four days, on Peleliu the Japanese resisted tenaciously. 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. 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. 762160, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 240 pages

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• WORLD WAR II • Mexicans at War Mexican Military Aviation in the Second World War 1941-1945

Santiago A. Flores This book introduces the reader to an unknown Ally of the Second World War. Few people remember that Mexico, like Brazil, took an active part in that conflict. This volume covers Mexican participation in the Second World War for the first time 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, While the Mexican Republic first had to defend both its coasts and its shipping from enemy submarines, using its obsolete general purpose biplanes. 390069, $49.95 , $32.50 , Paperback, 232 pages

Secret Projects of the Luftwaffe: Heinkel He 162

Dan Sharp The history of the Luftwaffe’s last minute single-jet fighter, the Heinkel He 162, is neither standard nor straightforward. Originally conceived as the jet fighter anyone could fly into combat, the He 162 was designed and built in under five months - an astonishing and unparalleled feat of engineering. But what emerged was not a simple jet fighter but a tricky ‘widow-maker’ which killed far more of its own pilots than it ever did those of the enemy. Going back to the original wartime documentation, author Dan Sharp examines the story of this remarkable aircraft in detail. 658245, $19.99 , $12.99 , Paperback, 116 pages

Panzer Lehr Division 1944-45

Frederick Steinhardt The Panzer Lehr Division was one of the most elite German armored formations in existence in early 1944. Although suffering heavy losses in Normandy, the Division continued to fight in North-West Europe until the end of the war, seeing particularly notable service during the Ardennes Offensive and in the Ruhr. 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. Virtually all of these reports have remained unpublished since they were written soon after the end of WWII. This book provides an extremely detailed chronological history of the Division’s activities, in greater detail than has yet appeared in print before. 033521, $49.95 , $32.50 , Paperback, 352 pages

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Brazilians at War Brazilian Aviation in the Second World War

Santiago Rivas 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. This book contains a large volume of information that is not been published in English before, including many photographs and color profiles of the aircraft. 512585, $39.95 , $25.99 , Paperback, 96 pages

Secret Projects of the Luftwaffe: Blohm & Voss BV 155

Dan Sharp The story of the Messerschmitt Me 109’s ultimate development, the Blohm & Voss BV 155, begins in 1942 with plans to split the Me 109 family into three branches – a standard fighter, a high-altitude fighter and a carrier-based fighter. Initially these were known as the Me 409 but later became the Me 155 A, B and C. The project was given to the French to develop, where it stalled. But when Germany got its first taste of what the USAAF’s bomber force was capable of – suffering huge damage to its war-critical industries as a result of massed raids on its factories and cities – work on the Me 155 B was recommenced as a matter of urgency. 658320, $19.99 , $12.99 , Paperback, 116 pages

Under Himmler’s Command The Personal Recollections of Oberst Hans-Georg Eismann, Operations Officer, Army Group Vistula, Eastern Front 1945 Hans-Georg Eismann Frederick Steinhardt

Under Himmler’s Command addresses two areas of World War II hitherto neglected - Heinrich Himmler as a military commander, and the German staff officer corps during the last months of the war on the Eastern Front. The author, Hans-Georg Eismann, was the Operations Officer for Army Group Vistula, a German formation to which Heinrich Himmler was appointed as commander. Eismann’s memoir of this period has remained unpublished for over fifty years. He recounts the disturbing and sometimes bizarre atmosphere that pervaded the German high command in the East during the final months of the war. Much light is thereby thrown on Himmler the military commander, and on the final climactic battles fought on the Eastern Front during 1945. 62243H, $59.95 , $38.99 , Hardback, 176 pages

• WORLD WAR II • Ceylon at War, 19391945

Ashley Jackson Ceylon at War explains why the British War Cabinet considered the island to be strategically vital as it became a surrogate Singapore following Japan’s dramatic conquest of Southeast Asia and Burma. It documents the measures taken to defend the island and the flight of thousands of civilians and service personnel to its harbors, as well as the April 1942 Japanese raids on Colombo and Trincomalee, described by Churchill as ‘the most dangerous moment of the war’. Ceylon’s role as a base for imperial and Allied forces and headquarters of Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten’s South East Asia Command is explained, along with the transformations brought to the island by the war. 390656, $49.95 , $32.50 , Hardback, 240 pages

Of Islands, Ports and Sea Lanes Africa and the Indian Ocean in the Second World War

Ashley Jackson Of Islands, Ports, and Sea Lanes explains the operational and strategic importance of the ports and sea lanes of Africa and the Indian Ocean during the Second World War. In addition, it offers a novel account of the war in the Indian Ocean, a busy and vital theater of military operations throughout the conflict, though one that is overlooked in most historical studies. 390748, $49.95 , $32.50 , Hardback, 324 pages

Approach To Battle Training The Indian Army During The Second World War

Alan Jeffreys The Indian Army was the largest volunteer army during the Second World War. Indian Army divisions fought in the Middle East, North Africa and Italy - and went to make up the overwhelming majority of the troops in South East Asia. Over two million personnel served in the Indian Army and India provided the base for supplies for the Middle Eastern and South East Asian theaters. This monograph is an interpretation of the Indian Army as a holistic organization during the Second World War. It will look at training in India - charting how the Indian Army developed a more comprehensive training structure than any other Commonwealth country. Finally, it will show that the Indian Army was reorganized after experiences of the First World War. 096511, $69.95 , $45.50 , Hardback, 249 pages

Enduring the Whirlwind The German Army and the Russo-German War 1941-1943

Gregory Liedtke Despite the efforts of historians, many aspects of the struggle between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union during the Second World War remain obscure. One of the most persistent of these is the notion that the German Army was a paragon of military professionalism whose defeat on the Eastern Front was solely attributable to the meddling of a former Corporal and the numerical superiority of the Red Army. This work seeks to address the notion of German numericalweakness in terms of Germany’s ability to replace its losses and regenerate its military strength. Employing a host of primary documents and secondary literature, it traces the development and many challenges of the German Army. 390519, $39.95 , $25.99 , Paperback, 248 pages

Eagles over Husky The Allied Air Forces in the Sicilian Campaign, 14 May to 17 August 1943

Alexander Fitzgerald-Black In the summer of 1943, the United Nations began Operation HUSKY, the invasion of Sicily. The Eagles over HUSKY – the airmen of the Allied air forces – played a crucial role in the assault. Eagles over Husky challenges the notion that the Allied militaries bungled total victory in Sicily. It assesses one of the greatest air battles of the Second World War. Eagles over Husky tells the integrated story of the air war waged during the Battle of Sicily. The author draws upon experiences, perspectives, and sources from both Allied and Axis camps to inform the analysis and enhance the narrative. 174942, $55 , $35.99 , Hardback, 192 pages

Everything Worked like Clockwork The Mechanization of British Regular and Household Cavalry 1918-1942

Roger Salmon The mechanization of British and Household Cavalry regiments took place between the two World Wars and into 1942. This book describes the process by which many horsed cavalrymen were re-trained to operate and fight in armored Fighting Vehicles (AFVs) and the experiences of some of the men and regiments involved. Extensive use has been made of regimental and War Office archives, and particularly from the Imperial War Museum’s sound archives - the oral testimonies of soldiers who had experienced this huge change. A number of veterans were interviewed for this work. The interwar impact on cavalry mechanization; the role of the British Army in general; disarmament; and rearmament are described again with illustrations from oral testimonies. 070968, $45 , $29.50 , Paperback, 326 pages

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• FALKLANDS WARS • SAS South Georgia Boating Club An SAS Trooper’s Memoir and Falklands War Diary

Tony Shaw Many aspire to serve with the Special Air Service, arguably the world’s most prestigious regiment, but few achieve their aim. In this inspiring memoir the author describes how he left school without any qualifications and embarked on a 30 year career much of it spent in Hereford, including four years in ‘The Regiment’. Against the odds he rose through the ranks before being commissioned and eventually retiring as a Major. This is a commendably modest account of one man’s unique career which provides a fascinating insight into elite special forces soldiering. 08776A, $49.95 , $32.50 , Hardback, 256 pages

Amphibious Assault Falklands The Battle of San Carlos Water Michael Clapp Ewen Southby-Tailyour

Since he was in charge of the amphibious operations in the Falklands War, it goes without saying that there is no one better qualified to tell the story of that aspect of the campaign than Commodore Michael Clapp. Here he describes, with considerable candor, some of the problems met in a Navy racing to war and finding it necessary to recreate a largely abandoned operational technique in a somewhat ad hoc fashion. During the time it took to ‘go south’ some sense of order was imposed and a not very well defined command structure evolved, this was not done without generating a certain amount of friction. 155064, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 300 pages

San Carlos to Stanley 40 Commando in the Falklands War

Peter Jackson-Lee San Carlos to Stanley is the first history of 40 Commando in the Falklands and dispels the belief that their only role was to look after the beachhead during this conflict. Men of 40 Commando were involved in the only daylight helicopter assault of the Falklands conflict, against an Argentine position on Sapper Hill, and if the Argentines had not surrendered and all British movements stopped, C Company followed by A Company would have been first to reach Stanley. San Carlos to Stanley has personal accounts from officers and men of 40 Commando including the Ajax Bay and San Carlos bombing which resulted in numerous casualties including two fatalities. 070890, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 170 pages

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A Carrier at Risk Argentinean Aircraft Carrier and AntiSubmarine Operations against Royal Navy’s Attack Submarines during the Falklands/ Malvinas War, 1982

Mariano Sciaroni Based on years of research, including extensive investigation into naval operations of both sides of the conflict, A Carrier at Risk is a vibrant and lucid account of a week-long cat-and-mouse game between antisubmarine warfare specialists on board ARA 25 de Mayo, and multiple nuclear attack submarines of the Royal Navy: an entirely unknown, yet crucial aspect of the South Atlantic War. Illustrated by over 100 photographs, maps, and color profiles, this volume closes one of the major gaps – though also a crucially important affair – in the coverage of this conflict. 628705, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 88 pages

Skyhawks over the South Atlantic Argentine Skyhawks in the Malvinas/Falklands War 1982

Santiago Rivas By 1982, the backbone of the Argentine combat aviation was formed by three batches of Douglas A-4 Skyhawks, with the A-4B and C of the Air Force and the A-4Qs of the Navy. Despite their age and lacking protection, they took on the overwhelming struggle to fight the British Task Force that opposed the Argentine forces on the Malvinas/Falkland Islands. The Skyhawks were responsible for inflicting the greatest damage upon the Royal Navy, sinking HMS Coventry, Ardent, Antelope, the RFA Sir Gallahad, and LCU F-4, while damaging many other ships and striking ground targets. The experience of the Skyhawk during the war was another addition to the legend the model had become over the skies of Vietnam and Israel. 866397, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 96 pages

All for One, One for All Argentine Navy Operations during the Falklands/Malvinas War

Dr Jorge Boveda All for One, One for All provides a contemporary perspective of the baptism of fire of one of the most welltrained war fighting institutions in Latin America: the Argentine Navy. It offers a rare insight into the relationship between institutional culture and modern warfare, with specific reference to the Falklands/Malvinas War of 1982, and is a case study of how a very modest navy with very few naval platforms engaged in a limited war against a major naval power and nevertheless was able to make its mark. 05919A, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 88 pages

• MODERN WARFARE • • • RHODESIAN BUSH WAR Dingo Firestorm The Greatest Battle of the Rhodesian Bush War

Ian Pringle In November 1977, an armada of helicopters and airplanes took off from Rhodesian air bases 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. Code named 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. Using his own experience as a jet and helicopter pilot and skydiver, Ian Pringle describes the political and military backdrop leading up to the operation, and tells the story of the battle through the eyes of key personalities who led and participated in it. 384934, $39.95 , $25.99 , Paperback, 304 pages

Four Flags: The Odyssey of a Professional Soldier. Part 2 Rhodesian Security Forces 1979-80, South African Defense Force 1981-83

Dave Barr Dave Barr knew from the age of 12 that he wanted to be a marine. Following a series of menial jobs, he joined the Marines before shipping out to Vietnam. This was his dream come true – flying as a helicopter gunner – and he ended the war with 57 Air Medals. After leaving the Marines, Dave found it hard to hold a job and stay out of trouble. It was then that he read about Israel. Always looking for a rush, Dave decided to take his chances – emigrating illegally to Israel. He was inducted into the Israeli Army and then the Paratrooper. After serving his time, he left Israel – and back in the USA, Dave was stuck in a rut and ready for his next adventure. 512493, $49.95 , $32.50 , Paperback, 366 pages

The Fighting Doc The Rhodesian Bush War Diary of John Coey, KIA 19 July 1975

John Coey A Rhodesian combat medic receives an order to descend into the riverbed to attend to two critically wounded troopers, their figures seemingly lifeless on the sand. The whereabouts of the insurgents is not known. As the medic moves in, shots ring out and he sustains a fatal head wound. That medic is 24-year-old American John Alan Coey. Driven by his Christian faith and an ardent belief in the threat of global communist hegemony, Coey had come to Rhodesia to fulfill a passion to help the beleaguered southern African country in its fight against what he perceived to be a communist bid to secure the subcontinent. 294963, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 200 pages

Three Sips of Gin Dominating the Battlespace with Rhodesia’s famed Selous Scouts

Timothy Bax There is nothing that terrorized Russian and Chinese-backed guerillas fighting Rhodesia’s bush war in the 1970s more than the famed Selous Scouts. Too afraid to even whisper the name amongst themselves, they referred to soldiers of the unit simply as Skuzapu, or pickpockets. It was not for nothing that history has recorded the Selous Scouts Regiment as being one of the deadliest and most effective killing machines in modern counter-insurgency warfare. In this special ‘deluxe’ edition, we follow Tim on his missions into the silence of the shadows. As his story unfolds, we begin to understand how he managed to survive and it is here you will find the significance of ‘three sips of gin’ revealed. 384293, $59.95 , $38.99 , Paperback, 448 pages

Further Memoirs of a Bush War Operator Life in the Rhodesian Light Infantry, Selous Scouts and Beyond

A.J. Balaam Twice decorated with the Member Of The Legion of Merit (ML) and the Military Forces Commendation (MFC), Andrew Balaam was a member of the Rhodesian Light Infantry and later the Selous Scouts for twelve years. This is his account of his experiences whilst in the Rhodesian Light Infantry, Selous Scouts, Transkei and South African Government. His story is brutally truthful, frightening and sometimes humorous. It is also the story of the final hours of one of the finest armies in the world, the fight for power amongst senior army officers, the fighting, backstabbing and spying as seen through the eyes of the author. 118587, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 172 pages

Shadows of a Forgotten Past To the Edge with the Rhodesian SAS and Selous Scouts

Paul French This impressive book pulls no punches. It gives a unique and purposefully opinionated insight into the workings of the Rhodesian SAS and the Selous Scouts through the story of Paul French. It tells of the missions that succeeded and of the many that failed. It notes simply and succinctly the sheer stress and danger of special forces operations - all of which were deep in enemy-held territory with the threat of capture and death. Attempts to blow rail lines, helicopter assaults, pseudo-operations, the laying of deadly ambushes and risky parachute inserts are candidly related, accompanied by an unparalleled selection of photographs, most of which have never been published before. 916600, $39.95 , $25.99 , Paperback, 224 pages

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• MODERN WARFARE • COLD WAR & BEYOND • Korean Atrocity!

Philip D Chinnery As there was no clear victor at the conclusion of the Korean War, no war crime trials were held. But, as this book reveals, there is evidence of at least 1,600 atrocities and war crimes perpetrated against troops serving with the United Nations command in Korea. The bulk of the victims were Americans but many British servicemen were tortured, killed or simply went missing. Korean Atrocity examines the three phases of this little known but bitter conflict from the POWs perspective the first phase when the two warring factions fought themselves to a stalemate, next, the treatment of POWs in North Korea and China, and finally the repatriation/post active conflict period. This is a shocking, sobering and thought-provoking book. 07447A, $28.95 , $18.99 , Paperback, 296 pages

Marine Corps Tank Battles in Korea

Oscar E. Gilbert The outbreak of the Korean conflict caught America (and the Marine Corps) unprepared. The Corps’ salvation was the existence of its Organized Reserve, the availability of modern equipment in storage and the bravery, initiative, and adaptability of individual Marines. Here, Oscar Gilbert presents an equally exhaustive and detailed account of the little-known Marine tank engagements in Korea, supported by 48 photographs, eight original maps, and dozens of survivor interviews. Marine Corps Tank Battles in Korea details every action, from the valiant defense at Pusan and the bitter battles of the Chosin Reservoir, to the grinding and bloody stalemate along the Jamestown Line. It is a story of bravery and fortitude you will never forget. 005317, $19.95 , $12.99 , Paperback, 320 pages

Combat Over Korea

Philip D Chinnery Combat Over Korea offers a superb selection of thrilling accounts by Allied airmen of their experiences. These include the exploits of the 21 Troop Carrier Squadron (The Kyushu Gipsies) who flew into impossibly short strips to rescue thousands of wounded soldiers – they received the Presidential Citation for their feat. Others tell of their hair-raising escapades after being shot down. While a number miraculously avoided capture (often due to the skill of fellow pilots), many were less lucky. Their treatment in captivity was often brutal. Very few escaped but 1st Lieutenant Melvin Shadduck did and he tells his story here, as do others who have remarkable experiences to describe. 844773, $39.95 , $25.99 , Hardback, 208 pages

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Red Devils over the Yalu A Chronicle of Soviet Aerial Operations in the Korean War 1950-53 Stuart Britton Igor Seidov

The Korean War (1950-1953) was the first full-scale air war in the jet age. This book discusses the Soviet participation in the Korean War and presents a view of this war from the opposite side. Soviet records pertaining to the Korean War were for a highly classified, since Soviet air units were fighting in the skies of North Korea “incognito”. The given work is the first major work in the post-Soviet era. The stories of veterans have been supplemented with archival documents and the work of Western historians. The author presents the aerial combats and work of Soviet fighter regiments in 1950-1953, and dedicates this work to all the men on both sides in the Korean air war. 384415, $49.95 , $32.50 , Paperback, 600 pages

Whispers in the Tall Grass

Nick Brokhausen Picking up where We Few left off, Whispers in the Tall Grass opens as the war moves into a new phase. The enemy are using special formations to hunt recon teams and missions are now rarely accomplished without heavy contact. Despite the teams’ careful prep, losses are mounting. Written in the same vivid, immediate style that made We Few a cult classic, Whispers in the Tall Grass follows Habu, Crusader and other teams as they undertake missions in this new, deadlier phase of the war. The narrative veers from hair-raising to tragic and back as the teams insert into hot targets, act as Bright Light for stricken teams, and play hard in between missions to diffuse the ever-rising tension. 00775B, $32.95 , $21.50 , Hardback, 216 pages

Inchon Landing MacArthur’s Korean War Masterstroke, September 1950

Gerry van Tonder In this series on battles of the Korean War, North Korean ground forces, armor and artillery cross the 38th Parallel into South Korea, inflicting successive ignominious defeats on the ill-prepared US-led UN troops, pushing them ever southward into a tiny defensive enclave—the Pusan Perimeter—on the tip of the Korean Peninsula. General Douglas MacArthur meets with considerable resistance to his plans for a counteroffensive, from both Washington and his staff in South Korea and Japan. However, the controversial MacArthur’s obstinate persistency prevails and, with a mere three weeks to go, the US X Corps is activated to execute the invasion on D-Day, 15 September 1950. 756961, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 136 pages

• MODERN WARFARE • COLD WAR & BEYOND•• Into the Iron Triangle Operation Attleboro and Battles North of Saigon, 1966

Arrigo Velicogna Attleboro was the largest American operation in the Vietnam War to date, the culmination of one year of bloody battles between the 9th Division and II Field Force Vietnam. It would be a test for the campaign that US General William Westmoreland had planned for 1967. It would be also a test of different tactical approaches to be used in Vietnam: an ‘infantryheavy’ approach favored by the commander of the 196th, General Edward H. De Saussure, and for firepower-intensive approach championed by the Commanding General of the 1st Infantry Division, General William DePuy. 336264, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 88 pages

Phoenix 13 Americal Division Artillery Air Section Helicopters in Vietnam

Darryl James A collection of war stories closely based on the author’s experiences flying scout/ observation helicopters in Vietnam. Story telling was a daily evening occurrence for the solo scout pilots. These stories, called “TINS,” an irreverent pilot acronym for ‘this is no shit,’ allowed the solo pilots to learn from each other’s experiences and mistakes. The “TINS” within this collection reveal the brotherhood that developed between pilots and their crew chiefs in combat. The solo pilots relied on their courage, swapping stories and a bit of luck to survive. 759429, $29.95 , $19.50 , Hardback, 192 pages

Along for the Ride Navigating Through the Cold War, Vietnam, Laos & More

Henry Zeybel During Hank Zeybel’s first tour in Vietnam he flew 772 C130 sorties as a navigator. He volunteered for a second tour, requesting assignment to B26s so he could “shoot back.” When B26s were removed from the inventory, he accepted a Spectre gunship crew slot, flying truck-busting missions over the Ho Chi Minh Trail. He describes the terror of flying through heavy AA fire over the trail, and the heroics of the pilots in bringing their crews through. In this memoir of Vietnam, his Air Force career, and his second career as a journalist and writer, Zeybel’s admiration of the skill and bravery of pilots— many of whom who he depended on for his very survival— shines through his descriptions of combat missions and being “along for the ride.” 240381, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 288 pages

Target Saigon 1973-75 Volume 2 - The Fall of South Vietnam: The Beginning of the End, January 1974 – March 1975

Albert Grandolini Drawing on a wide range of Vietnamese-language sources, the author presents a detailed account of the continuing efforts of North Vietnam to invade the South, enlivened by previously unpublished photographs and color profiles. The battle of Ban Me Thuout would be the pivotal event leading to the rapid collapse of S. Vietnam. While the battle was going on, President Nguyen Van Thieu of S. Vietnam decided to take radical measures by redeploying his forces, abandoning half of the country to shorten his logistic communication lines and concentrate his depleted forces around Saigon and the Mekong Delta area. He probably also hoped that by aggravating the military situation, he would force the US to resume their military aid. 512929, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 104 pages

Logistics in the Vietnam Wars, 1945– 1975

N S Nash CBE The combatants in the three Vietnam wars from 1945 to 1975 employed widely contrasting supply methods. This fascinating book 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 unpopular at home. 757449, $34.95 , $22.99 , Hardback, 224 pages

The SAS ‘Deniables’ Special Forces Operations, denied by the Authorities, from Vietnam to the War on Terror

Tony May During the 10,000-day Vietnam war Australia had agreed with the United States to have a team of Australian Army Special Air Services (SAS) soldiers conduct covert missions into Cambodia. The SAS soldiers would be bivouacked in Thailand. With their names changed for security and personal safety reasons, this is a dramatized story of events that happened involving a band of Australian Special Air Service trained specialists involved in covert activities who were co-opted into the Defence Intelligence Organisation repertoire of Plausibly Deniable assets deployed into the shadows of political indulgence in locations where Australian forces should not be seen or heard. 09630A, $42.95 , $27.99 , Hardback, 312 pages

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• COLD WAR &WARFARE BEYOND •• • MODERN Tupolev Tu-22 Blinder Supersonic Bomber, Attack, Maritime Patrol and Electronic Countermeasures Aircraft Sergey Burdin Alan Dawes

This historic Russian aircraft was first delivered to the Soviet Air Force at the height of the Cold War in 1961. This book looks at the design and development of the aircraft up to the introduction of the type M Backfire. Details of construction, weapon systems, photo-reconnaissance, and jamming equipment are included to cover the several variant models. Operational use is explained and the text includes many firsthand accounts from Russian aircrew of the period. The book will be superbly illustrated by unique official photographs and manuals. 783417, $28.95 , $18.99 , Paperback, 272 pages

The Collectors US and British Cold War Aerial Intelligence Gathering

Kevin Wright Over Iran an RAF Canberra flies a feint towards the Soviet border, to provoke Soviet air defense radar operators to reveal their location. He will not deliberately enter Soviet airspace, but the possibilities for miscalculation, or misunderstanding leading to tragedy are always there. These flights cost the lives of over 150 US airmen by the end of the Cold War. Enormous resources were committed to these operations and they shaped the structure of much modern military intelligence collection, analysis and sharing. This book explores their scope, conduct, plus the politics and new technologies behind these operations. It utilizes recently declassified British and US archive material and is illustrated with a wide range of images. 390809, $39.95 , $25.99 , Paperback, 328 pages

Remembering the Dragon Lady Memoirs of the Men who Experienced the Legend of the U-2 Spy Plane Brig Gen (Ret.) Gerald E. McIlmoyle Linda Rios Bromley

With heightened tensions mounting in the Cold War, President Eisenhower’s request for accurate intelligence on the Soviet Union ignited the U-2 project. Modified USAF bombers began overflights of the Soviet Union in 1951 First-person memoirs are included in this book. They include pilots, maintenance specialists, a flight surgeon, photographic specialists and some family members. 677205, $49.95 , $32.50 , Hardback, 400 pages

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Secret SAS Missions in Africa C Squadron’s CounterTerrorist Operations 1968–1980

Michael Graham This fascinating book is the first to cover the little known C Squadron of the Special Air Service. Operating in East Africa, the Squadron was involved in almost continuous counter communist terrorist operations over the period 1968 to 1980. In the unstable final stages of British colonial and white rule, the Squadron was never short of action. African nationalist movements, backed by Russia’s and China’s direct and indirect support posed a constant and deadly threat to the existing regimes. Written by a seasoned former senior member of C Squadron, Secret SAS Missions in Africa paints a graphic and thrilling account of their covert operations and the colorful characters that undertook them. 748447, $19.95 , $12.99 , Paperback, 208 pages

Soviet Strategic Bombers The Hammer in the Hammer and the Sickle

Jason Nicholas Moore The history of Soviet strategic bombers after the Second World War is a fascinating one. This comprehensive history of these aircraft will deal not just with the development of aircraft that entered service, but of experimental aircraft as well, and projects that were never even built will also be explored. The service life of these bombers will be covered, and their use outside of the Soviet Union will be described in detail. The Soviet Union built some of the first jet-powered strategic bombers, and the Tu-95 Bear, the only swept-winged turboprop bomber to ever enter service, remains in service to this day. 555972, $50 , $32.50 , Hardback, 272 pages

Abolishing the Taboo Dwight D. Eisenhower and American Nuclear Doctrine, 1945-1961

Brian Madison Jones Abolishing the Taboo’ takes a new look at the integral role played by Dwight D. Eisenhower in the creation of a new nuclear creed for the United States during the Cold War. The author centers the narrative on Eisenhower with specific focus on his intellectual and political understanding of nuclear technology in general and nuclear weapons in particular. The book presents an analysis of Eisenhower’s thinking about nuclear weapons since 1945 as well as a survey of nuclear developments from 1953-1961. It shows how Eisenhower sought to reverse the perception that nuclear weapons were inherently dangerous by advocating steadily and consistently for the proper and acceptable use of nuclear technology to contribute to the safety of the republic 677311, $49.95 , $32.50 , Paperback, 176 pages

• COLD WAR WARFARE & BEYOND• • • MODERN CIA and British Mercenaries in Angola, 1975-1976 From Operation IA/ FEATURE to Massacre at Maquela

Stephen Rookes The 1974, Carnation Revolution came as a blessing for independence movements in Portugal’s African colonies: Angola, Mozambique, and Portuguese Guinea. As in a number of sub-Saharan countries finding themselves free of the colonialism, the political vacuum left behind gave different factions the opportunity to impose their own rule, in Angola lasting from 1975-2002. In 1975-1976, no fewer than 9 different armed forces were involved in the fighting. In addition, a large group of British mercenaries were recruited to train FNLA soldiers. From Operation IA/FEATURE to Massacre at Maquela examines the dynamics of the Angolan civil war and the inner workings of geopolitical interests, of CIA covert operations, and mercenary recruitment. 059063, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 88 pages

Rhodesian Fire Force 1966-80

Kerrin Cocks On 11 November 1965, Rhodesian prime minister Ian Smith declared his country independent of Britain. As Communist-trained guerrillas flooded the country, the beleaguered Rhodesians, hardpressed for manpower and military resources, were forced to devise new and innovative methods to combat the insurgency. Fire Force was their answer. In spite of the overwhelming number of enemies pitted against them, Rhodesian Fire Forces accounted for thousands of enemy guerrillas, with a kill ratio exceeding 80:1. At the end of the war, ZANLA generals admitted their army could not have survived another year in the field-in no small part due to the ruthless efficiency of the Fire Forces, described by Charles D. Melson as the ultimate “killing machine.” 294055, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 72 pages

Biafra The Nigerian Civil War, 1967-1970

Wings over Ogaden The Ethiopian–Somali War, 1978–1979

Tom Cooper This volume details the history and training of both Ethiopian and Somali air forces, their equipment and training, tactics used and kills claimed, against the backdrop of the flow of the Ogaden war. It explains in detail how the Ethiopian Air Force won the decisive victory in the air by expertly deploying the F-5Es - unequaled in maneuverability, small size and powerful armament - to practically destroy the Somali Air Force and its MiG-17s and MiG-21s. 982383, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 80 pages

Congo Unravelled Military Operations from Independence to the Mercenary Revolt 1960-68

Andrew Hudson Congo Unravelled solves the intractable complexity of this violent period by dispassionately outlining the sequence of political and military events that took place in the troubled country. The reader is systematically taken through the first military attempts to stabilize the country after independence and the two distinguishing military campaigns of the decade the United Nations military operations to end the secession of the Katanga Province, and the Dragon Operations launched to end the insurgency in the east of the country - are chronicled in detail. Finally, the mercenary revolt - an event that tainted the reputation of the modern mercenary in Africa - is described. 866861, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 72 pages

Peter Baxter Nigeria was a unique concept in the formation of modern Africa. It began life as a lucrative holding of the Royal Niger Company. It was handed over to indigenous rule in 1960 with the intentions that it would become the poster child of successful political

transition in Africa. This book traces the history of Nigeria from inception to civil war, and the events that defined the conflict in Biafra, revealing how this event played out, and the scars that it has since left on the disunited federation that has continued to exist in the aftermath. 866892, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 72 pages

For God and the CIA Cuban Exile Forces in the Congo and Beyond, 1959-1967

Stephen Rookes This is the story of the men whose hatred of Communism and Fidel Castro inspired them to volunteer for covert missions in Cuba and the Congo. It relies on their personal testimonies, government archives, declassified documents, and piecing together a series of events to form them into a plausible and well-documented whole. Detailing how over 150 Cuban exiles known as the Makasi were recruited for missions in the Congo, it sheds light on CIA covert operations which are widely unknown. Starting with an examination of the CIA’s covert warfare apparatus and its early operations, it takes us on a journey across two continents, while also demonstrating how important Cuban exiles were in the CIA’s fight to uphold the tenets of the Domino Theory. 336240, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 88 pages

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• COLD WAR & BEYOND • • MODELING • The Erawan War Volume 1: The CIA Paramilitary Campaign in Laos, 1961-1969

Ken Conboy During a National Security Council meeting in March 1971, Henry Kissinger commented “When the CIA reaches the point of having the largest army in Southeast Asia, we better review the program!” He was referring to the secret war brewing in Laos, where the CIA was training, funding, and leading tens of thousands of indigenous guerrillas within the kingdom and, occasionally, across its borders.

The Erawan War mini-series strips away the veil surrounding this conflict, recounting in detail the CIA’s largest paramilitary operation of the Cold War, as well as the Royalist armed forces that battled for decades against communist opponents. It includes hundreds of outstanding photos featuring case officers, military hardware, and battle scenes. 377068, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 64 pages

The Sino-Soviet Border War of 1969 Volume 1 - First Clash at Damansky Island Dmitry Ryabushkin Harold Orenstein

The first volume of this twopart 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. 05923A, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 76 pages

Fury from the North North Korean Air Force in the Korean War, 1950-1953

Douglas C. Dildy It was almost exactly 15.00 hours local time, on 25 June 1950, when nine Yakovlev Yak-9P fighters of the North Korea’s ‘Korean People’s Air Force’ (KPAF) simultaneously attacked Seoul International Airport and the Kimpo Airfield outside Seoul, the capitol of South Korea. In the course of their attacks, the Yaks shot up ground installations and strafed one of Douglas C-54 transports of the US Air Force involved in evacuation of US citizens from the war-stricken country. The Yaks returned to finish off the C-54 at Kimpo around 19.00. Thus began the aerial component of the Korean War, which was to last until mid-1953. 390335, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 96 pages

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The Erawan War Volume 2: The CIA Paramilitary Campaign in Laos, 1969-1974

Ken Conboy During a closed-door meeting of Washington policy makers on 31 March 1971, a senior CIA officer informed National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger that the agency was controlling up to 8 divisions of indigenous troops in Laos. “When the CIA reaches the point of having the largest army in Southeast Asia, we better review the program!” The Erawan War, Volume 2 details how the CIA operation in Laos reached that point, becoming 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. 070609, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 78 pages

The Sino-Soviet Border War of 1969 Volume 2 Confrontation at Lake Zhalanashkol, August 1969

Dimitry Ryabushkin Harold Orenstein The communist victory in the Chinese civil war resulted in the formation of a new socialist state – the People’s Republic of China. The Soviets were the first to recognize the PRC, and subsequently provided China with considerable assistance. After Stalin’s death, however, relations rapidly deteriorated over disagreements regarding Stalin’s legacy and co-existence with capitalist states. 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 description of the battles, Soviet and Chinese tactics and weapons. This study is the most detailed and objective work on the theme of the 1969 Sino-Soviet border war. 377051, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 76 pages

Carrier Killer China’s Anti-Ship Ballistic Missiles and Theater of Operations in the early 21st Century Gerry Doyle Blake Herzinger

The idea of an anti-ship ballistic missile has taken root in China’s military planning. The country is not only building more of its first version of such a weapon, the DF-21D, but has developed an anti-ship warhead for another such missile, the more-numerous DF-26, billed as having a 2,500-mile range — more than enough to hit Guam from several hundred miles inland in China. That makes the development, deployment and threat posed by the DF-21D and China’s other ASBMs crucial to study. The outcome of the next great power conflict might hinge upon whether this type of missile truly is a Carrier Killer. 070647, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 78 pages

• MODELING • • COLD WAR & BEYOND • Cold War Berlin: An Island City Volume 1: The Birth of the Cold War, the Communist Take-Over and the Berlin Airlift, 1945-1949

Andrew Long This is the story of how Stalin imposed his iron will over eastern Germany, and how he tried to squeeze his former allies out by cutting off their lines of supply and blockading the city. It examines the logistical miracle of the Berlin Airlift, which fed and heated a city of over two million people for almost eleven months. It is a story of alliances forged in the uncertainty of conflict, based on common interests and pragmatic convenience, alliances that would shape the twentieth century but would be betrayed for strategic or political reasons. The book is richly illustrated with photos, numerous maps and color profiles and is the first in a miniseries by this author for Helion’s Europe@War series on Cold War Berlin. 059032, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 96 pages

Operation Deliberate Force Air War over Bosnia and Herzegovina, 1992-1995

Bojan Dimitrijevic During the early 1990s, a series of savage wars was fought in the former Socialist Federal Republic of Jugoslavia (SFRJ). The third of the conflicts in question, the war in Bosnia, was in its third year as of 1995. Already internationalized by multiple domestic and foreign actors, it was about to reach its peak and result in a major showdown. Based on the author’s unique approach to local archives and those in the USA and the European-part of NATO, and illustrated by over 120 photographs and color profiles, Operation Deliberate Force is the first ever authoritative, inclusive and richly illustrated account of the combat operations run by all of the involved parties during the four dramatic weeks in Bosnia in August and September 1995. 336301, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 96 pages

Defending Rodinu Volume 1: Build-Up and Operational History of the Soviet Air Defence Force 1945-1960

Krzysztof Dabrowski Volume 1 of Defending Rodinu examines the development of the Soviet air defense forces from the immediate aftermath of the Second World War up until 1960. It looks at the development of dedicated interceptor aircraft, surface-to-air missiles and the radar network needed to support these, along with a detailed history of the attempts, successful and otherwise, to intercept and destroy Western aerial intruders. 070715, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 80 pages

Cold War Berlin: An Island City Volume 2: The Berlin Wall 1950-1961

Andrew Long From the moment the DDR was formed in 1949, many of its citizens chose to leave for the West. Ulbricht’s Communist paradise could not afford to lose the skills and productivity from these workers, so he proposed a radical solution – physically stop them leaving by fencing in the whole population. His plan would fortify the Inner German Border from the Baltic to the Czech border and would build a Wall around West Berlin to stop the flow of East German refugees to the West. This book explores the background to this monumental decision, reviewing the dramatic geo-political developments of the 1950s and early 1960s as international tensions threatened the post-war peace, and is accompanied by numerous photos, maps, diagrams, and illustrations. 377105, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 104 pages

Operation Danube Soviet and Warsaw Pact Intervention in Czechoslovakia, 1968 David Francois In August 1968, the Warsaw Pact armed forces invaded Czechoslovakia. It was the largest military undertaking in Europe since 1945.

Starting with a description of the history of Czechoslovakia after the communist takeover in 1948, this volume describes the birth of the Prague Spring in 1968 and an attempt to reform the communist system. Iillustrated with over 100 photos, maps, and exclusive color artworks. 336295, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 80 pages

The Hunt for the Storozhevoy The 1975 Soviet Navy Mutiny in the Baltic

Michael Fredholm von Essen In 1975, Lieutenant Commander Valeriy Sablin led his crew in a mutiny on the Soviet warship Storozhevoy. His intention was to foment a new communist revolution by taking the warship to Leningrad, where he expected to receive the support of the navy and the masses. However, the Soviet leadership thought that Sablin intended to defect to Sweden, bringing with him a warship of modern design with all its armaments, electronics, communication devices, and code books. As a result, Soviet supreme leader Leonid Brezhnev ordered the destruction of the warship. This book offers a detailed account of the mutiny based on the SIGINT reporting, with supporting evidence from other sources, as well as how Western intelligence interpreted and reported it. 070708, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 58 pages

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• COLD WAR & BEYOND • • MODELING • Modern Israeli Air Power Aircraft and Units of the Israeli Air Force

Ofer Zidon Israel remains the cornerstone of Middle East conflicts and tensions, and the spearhead of Israeli military might remains the Air Corps (Kheil Ha’Avir) of the Israeli Defense Forces. The Israeli Air Force has recently been moving away from preparations for interstate wars towards improving its potential to wage asymmetric conflicts, counterinsurgency campaigns, and special operations. This book provides a compact yet comprehensive, up-to-date, and in-depth analysis and directory of modern Israeli air power, detailing flying units and relevant infrastructure. 455422, $65 , $42.50 , Paperback, 256 pages

Modern Chinese Warplanes Chinese Naval Aviation - Combat Aircraft and Units

Andreas Rupprecht China’s economic development has been matched by rising political ambitions and the aim of returning the country to a central role in regional and global affairs. Within the past decade, China’s military has undergone some of the most profound reforms and improvements since its establishment. This uniquely compact yet comprehensive directory provides an extensively illustrated, in-depth analysis of modern Chinese naval air power. 30925A, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 80 pages

Arab MiGs Volume 6 - October 1973 War, Part 2 Tom Cooper Albert Grandolini

This book continues Harpia Publishing’s coverage of air actions by Arab air forces during the October 1973 Arab-Israeli War. This conflict was one of the best examples of the ever-increasing importance of electronic warfare and unmanned aircraft upon the modernday battlefield, and prompted fundamental changes in the tactics and strategy of the dominant air powers across the globe during the late 20th century. Descriptions based on the reminiscences of veteran aircrews provide an unprecedented insider’s view of key aircraft and operations. It is supported by a plethora of background information, over 300 photographs, color profiles, maps and diagrams depicting the action, aircraft, camouflage patterns, markings, and weaponry deployed. 455460, $64.95 , $35.99 , Paperback, 256 pages

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Modern Chinese Warplanes Chinese Army Aviation - Combat Helicopter Units

Andreas Rupprecht Compared to the People’s Liberation Army Air Force and Naval Aviation, the PLA’s Army Aviation is the least known and understood of the country’s air arms. Its formation was only approved in 1986 and it was established as the Army Aviation Corps in January 1988, using helicopters inherited from the Air Force. Beginning as a single regiment, the first true Army Aviation brigade was formed in 2009 and the force has now expanded to around a dozen frontline units operating hundreds of different helicopters. In its current form, Army Aviation has established itself as a major force in support of the PLA Ground Forces. 309287, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 96 pages

EMB-314 Super Tucano Brazil’s turboprop success story continues

João Paulo Zeitoun Moralez This book describes EMB-314 Super Tucano in detail. The Embraer Super Tucano is tough enough to support operations from unprepared runways and in temperatures of 36°C and 100% humidity. With more than 250 examples produced, the Super Tucano performs missions including armed reconnaissance, escort, counterinsurgency and even air defense. It is used by Brazil and 11 other countries and is manufactured under licence in the United States. Afghanistan, Brazil, Colombia, the Dominican Republic and Mauritania have all made operational use of the Super Tucano. The US may become the next operator of the turboprop, with a requirement for as many as 300 new light close air support aircraft. 309249, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 80 pages

Modern USMC Air Power Aircraft and Units of the ‘Flying Leathernecks’

Joe Copalman As America’s expeditionary force-in-readiness, the US Marine Corps operates an eclectic mix of fixed-wing, rotary-wing, tiltrotor and unmanned aircraft to support the marine rifleman on the ground. The first two decades of the 21st century have seen an almost complete transformation of the marine air wings, as Cold War-era legacy aircraft yield to digital-age replacements. In Harpia’s first book dedicated to a North American air arm, Joe Copalman explains the significance of each aircraft transition in the Marine Corps over the previous 20 years – community by community – on the Marine AirGround Task Force and its ability to conduct amphibious and expeditionary warfare. 394029, $59.95 , $38.99 , Paperback, 256 pages

• MODELING • • MODELING & REFERENCE •

Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IX & Mk.XVI Aircraft in Detail Robert Pied Nicolas Deboeck

A complete photographical portrait of the iconic Spitfire, as it was used near the end of the Second World War and afterwards, based on most of the 39 airworthy aircraft preserved around the world. 083147, $32 , $20.99 , Paperback, 116 pages

Sukhoi Su-22 Fitter Aircraft in Detail Robert Pied Nicolas Deboeck

A complete photographical portrait of the SU-22 Fitter, the export version of the Russian Su-17; Russia’s first swing-wing fighter. 083130, $36 , $23.50 , Paperback, 140 pages

Sepecat Jaguar Aircraft in Detail Robert Pied Nicolas Deboeck

A close up at the Jaguar, in service with the RAF, Armée de l’Air, and Indian Air Force with over 250 photographs in 84 pages. Size: 240 mm x 240 mm, high quality paper. Every detail of the airframe, cockpit, maintenance and action photography, covering all the types, including the maritime version of the IAF Jaguar! 248807, $29 , $18.99 , Paperback, 84 pages

North American T-6 Harvard/Texan Aircraft in Detail Robert Pied Nicolas Deboeck

A close up of one of the most produced Classic Trainer aircraft in the world, including huge chapters on the cockpit and maintenance. 083154, $32 , $20.99 , Paperback, 116 pages

MiG-29 Fulcrum Aircraft in Detail Robert Pied Nicolas Deboeck

A close up of the famous Russian MiG-29. This book includes Fulcrums of Poland, Russia, Slovakia, Hungary, India, Malaysia, Bulgaria and even North Korea. Filled with every imaginable detail: fuselage, landing gear, cockpit (many photos of the K-36 ejection seat in super detail) and 14 pages of the aircraft in maintenance. fantastic action photos, with air-to-air made especially for this book. 248838, $31 , $20.50 , Paperback, 116 pages

Lockheed-Martin F-16 Aircraft in Detail Robert Pied Nicolas Deboeck

A close up of all the Lockheed-Martin F-16 variants in service today, from the MLU to the Lockheed-Martin F-16 E/F block 60, in service with 23 different countries! This book contains with over 330 photographs in 108 pages. 248814, $31 , $20.50 , Paperback, 108 pages

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• BARGAIN BOOKS • • MODELING & REFERENCE • Panzerwaffe on the Battlefield 3

Peter Barnaky In Panzerwaffe on the Battlefield 3, Péter Barnaky looks at various German armored fighting vehicles. The contents of the captions focus on the modifications of these panzers, self-propelled guns, etc. This book covers the entire war period from 1939 to 1945 and all theaters. This book’s brief introduction is followed by more than one hundred mainly unpublished photographs, printed in the highest possible quality. Both the introduction and the captions are bilingual (English/Hungarian). 583674, $41.95 , $27.50 , Hardback, 112 pages

Panzer IV on the Battlefield Volume 1

Craig Ellis Often referred to as a workhorse the PzKpfw IV is certainly not a glamorous beast but from North Africa to the Eastern front it was a ubiquitous fixture on the various battlefields of WWII. Using archive and original photographs to lay down a visual time line for this Panzer’s development, the book takes a historical overview of this strategically important tank. Description and definition of all the different Ausfs are included both within the introduction and captions. It applies recent findings to the analysis and commentary of the photographs. These include the authors own research into unit specific stowage and factory production differences. 007214, $41.95 , $27.50 , Hardback, 112 pages

Panther on the Battlefield Volume 1

Peter Barnaky This publication from PeKo Publishing gives an overview of three subversions of the Panther medium tank with the help of 103 original, large and high quality photographs, many of which were unpublished so far. 962355, $41.95 , $27.50 , Hardback, 112 pages

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Panzer III on the Battlefield Volume 1

Tom Cockle The fourteenth volume of PeKo Publishing’s WWII Photobook Series, Panzer III on the Battlefield, has more than a hundred mainly unpublished photographs, published in the highest possible quality. Both the introduction and the captions are bilingual (English / Hungarian). 583063, $41.95 , $27.50 , Hardback, 112 pages

Panzer IV on the Battlefield Volume 2

Craig Ellis Using archive and original photographs to lay down a visual time line for this Panzer’s development, the book takes an historical overview of this strategically important tank. It applies recent findings to the analysis and commentary of the photographs. Information that should be invaluable to both historians and modelers. 583087, $41.95 , $27.50 , Hardback, 112 pages

Panther on the Battlefield Volume 2

Peter Barnaky PeKo’s second look at the German Panther tank. Dual Hungarian/ English language, 112 pages, 105 large format black and white photographs. 007290, $41.95 , $27.50 , Hardback, 112 pages

• BARGAIN BOOKS • • MODELING & REFERENCE • Camouflage & Markings of German Armor in Italy From Anzio Landing to the Alps, January 1944 May 1945

Jeffrey Plowman The battles for the possession of the Italian peninsula. While the terrain was was often unsuitable for the offensive use of armor, it was entirely suitable for armor in a defensive role. The Sturmpanzer 43 or Brummbär, an infantry support self-propelled gun, made its appearance on this occasion. The Germans also brought in vehicles such as Sturmgeschütz IVs, Jagdpanzer IVs and Hetzers, and some of the higher performance Semovente assault guns. Concurrent with this was the deployment some of their obsolete types with police units in the rear areas. These included the PzKpfw III Ausf. N, the Italian AB41 armored car and P 26/40 tank, along with some Russian T-34/76 tanks. 672358, $48.95 , $31.99 , Paperback, 80 pages

Finnish Aces Their Planes and Units 1939-1945 Kari Stenman Artur Juszczak

The small number of Finnish fighter pilots who defended Finland in three separate wars between 1939 and 1945 amassed scores only bettered by the Luftwaffe’s pilots. Aircraft of the famous Finnish aces are described in detail with many photos and color profiles. This book includes the aircraft of Ilmari Juutilainen, Hans Wind, and Eino Luukkanen, among others. It is an essential reading for aviation enthusiasts and scale aeromodelers. 549593, $75 , $48.99 , Hardback, 432 pages

T-34-85 After WW2 Camouflage & Markings 1946-2016 Przemyslaw Skulski Piotr Kowalski

This book continues the story of the T-34-85, in postwar service this time. Information is included about postwar production in the USSR, and licensed versions made in Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia and Poland. A brief summary of the T-34’s involvement in conflicts and active service up to 2016 is given. The most important part of the book describes the camouflage and markings of T-34-85s in service around the world. There are more than 40 especially commissioned color profiles, and 150+ B&W and color photos, many not previously published. 281654, $29 , $18.99 , Paperback, 112 pages

Panama Canal Defenders Camouflage and Markings of US Sixth Air Force and Antilles Air Command 1941-1945 Volume 1: Singleengined Fighters

Dan Hagedorn This book describes the extraordinary array of classic aircraft that deployed to defend the Panama Canal and its approaches during WWII. Unlike those in the European and Pacific theaters, the units, aircraft, and airmen of the Sixth Air Force – often cited as the “Forgotten Air Force” – have been almost forgotten until now. 672341, $41.95 , $27.50 , Paperback, 64 pages

Combat Meteors Alex Crawford John Smith

After WWII Europe’s air forces were keen to rebuild their air arms with jet aircraft. With little to choose from, the Meteor was the prime candidate and hundreds were sold over the following years. Although it did not achieve a large amount of victories, the Meteor played an important part in the emerging air forces of a forever changing post-WWII World. Essential reading for aviation enthusiasts & scale aeromodellers. 549500, $39 , $25.50 , Paperback, 160 pages

NAA P-51D/K Mustang Rediscovered Robert P?czkowski Artur Juszczak

Third edition, revised and extended of the MMPBooks’ bestseller on P-51D. The development of the most the most famous American WWII fighter is described and illustrated. This book includes redrawn color profiles and scale drawings of the all P-51D/K and F-6D/K subversions including Swedish, Dutch and Australian reconnaissance versions. American special versions like VLR and Navy are also included. There is a separate chapter on reconnaissance F-6D/K written by Robert Bourlier. For the first time, all differences between P-51D variants are shown. Also, information about every foreign user is included with photos and color profiles. Apart from scale plans and color profiles, there are many period photos and drawings from technical manuals. 549081, $45 , $29.50 , Paperback, 288 pages

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• MODELING & REFERENCE • • BARGAIN BOOKS • German Aircraft Instrument Panels

RAF WWII Fighters Instrument Panels

Dariusz Karnas Dariusz Karnas

Dariusz Karnas This book from the series “INSIDE” shows detailed drawings of the famous RAF WWII fighters instrument panels in great detail.

This book from the series “Inside” shows detailed drawings of the German aircraft instrument panels in great detail.

Also, every single instrument is shown in the separate big drawing.

Instrument panels of the following aircraft: Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-4, Messerschmitt Me 262 A, Heinkel He 111 P-1, Henschel Hs 126 B, Dornier Do 17 Z, Messerschmitt Bf 109 F-4, Fieseler Fi 156, Henschel HS 123, Focke Wulf Fw-190 A-3, Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-6, Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-12, and Junkers Ju 87 B-1. 549685, $25 , $16.50 , Paperback, 40 pages

South Pacific Air War Volume 4 Volume 4 - Buna & Milne Bay, September 1942

Instrument panels of the following aircraft: 1. Supermarine Spitfire Vc 2. Hawker Hurricane I 3. North American P-51B Mustang III 4. Boulton Paul Defiant 5. Bristol Beaufighter II 281623, $26 , $16.99 , Hardback, 40 pages

South Pacific Air War Volume 5 Volume 5 - Crisis in Papua September – December 1942

Michael Claringbould Peter Ingman

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. Unlike the previous three volumes, 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. Never before has this campaign been chronicled in such detail, with Allied accounts matched against Japanese records for a truly factual account of the conflict. 665977, $48.95 , $31.99 , Paperback, 200 pages

Michael Claringbould Peter Ingman

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. Never before has this campaign been chronicled in such detail, with Allied and Japanese accounts matched together for a truly factual account of the conflict. 926290, $48.95 , $31.99 , Paperback, 180 pages

PZL P.11 C

Albatros D.III/D.V Aces’ Fighter

Grzegorz Szymanowski Robert Wasik If you were to ask about the symbolic aircraft of the desperate defense of Polish sky during the tragic month of September ’39, without any doubt the answer should be one – the PZL P.11c. Although older machines (PZL P.7a and P.11a) fought next to it, the mentioned variant was a true backbone of the defense force. Pilots liked P.11c but in all publications it is described as “obsolete.” It was the penultimate stage in the evolution of a long line of fighter planes, no longer having the disadvantages of the “infant period,” but also actually constituting a closed alley in the evolution of this type of design. The PZL P.11g modification showed that the already mature construction can only be improved to a small extent. 673649, $51.95 , $33.99 , Paperback, 204 pages

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Tomasz J. Kowalski Wojciech Fajga

The Albatros D.III, often called “De-drei,” is a neat single-seat biplane fighter armed with two guns firing through the propeller. It goes up like a balloon and at full throttle it reaches 170 kilometers per hour. 437952, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 92 pages

• MODELING & REFERENCE • • BARGAIN BOOKS • The Jeep Second World War

Lance Cole The Second World War Jeep was one of the most famous and influential military vehicles of all time, and over 600,000 were produced. It served with all the Allied forces during the war on every front and it has been the inspiration behind the design of light, versatile, rugged military and civilian vehicles ever since. Lance Cole traces the design, development and manufacturing history of the Jeep and describes its operational role within the Allied armies. 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. 746511, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 64 pages

Avro Shackleton Martin Derry Neil Robinson

Initially projected as a maritime reconnaissance version of the Lincoln bomber, itself a development of the famous wartime Lancaster which saw post-war service in a General/ Maritime Reconnaissance role, (see Flight Craft No 4), the Avro Shackleton, (named after the polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton) was a completely new design, powered by four Rolls Royce Griffon 57 engines driving six blade contrarotating propellers. Split into three main sections, this latest Flight Craft title offers a concise history of the Shackleton’s development and operational career from the prototype and initial entry in to RAF service in 1951, and its use with the South African Air Force, the only other operator of the type. 862630, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 96 Pages

British Escort Destroyers of the Second World War

Les Brown 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 volume covers the many variations of Royal Navy wartime escort destroyers, both the purpose-built ‘Hunt’ class and the conversions from older fleet destroyers. The ‘Hunts’ were built in four groups (Types I to IV), while the old ‘V&W’ classes were modified to Long Range Escort, Short Range Escort and ‘Wair’ (anti-aircraft) variants. Also included are the fifty ex-US ‘flush-deckers’ that became the ‘Town’ class. 08175A, $28.95 , $18.99 , Paperback, 64 pages

M2/M3 American Half-tracks of the Second World War

Robert Jackson Among the most successful armored vehicles produced by American industry during the Second World War were the M2 and M3 half-tracks. They served on every battlefront and were as recognizable as other famous American wartime vehicles like the Sherman and the Jeep, and around 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. 746559, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 64 pages

Avro Lancaster 19451964 In British, Canadian and French Military Service Martin Derry Neil Robinson

The Avro Lancaster, such a stalwart of the skies during the WWII, also enjoyed a colorful and exciting postwar career. This book examines this era, profiling the aircraft type across its many variants. Split into three primary sections, this book offers a concise yet informative history of the Avro Lancaster’s postwar operational career (from 1945-1964), charting the course of all the various design improvements that occurred across this timeframe and including a selection of contemporary photographs. A 16-page color illustration section also features, profiling 48 separate aircraft (in profiles and 2-views). A model-making section completes this publication, offering exciting new instructional content. 827240, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 96 pages

British Sloops and Frigates of the Second World War

Les Brown This volume covers the majority of British wartime escort classes, from the inter-war ASW and minesweeping sloops that culminated in the superb Black Swan class, to the wartime designs that were originally known as ‘twin-screw corvettes’ but were eventually classed as frigates – the ‘River’ class, and their derivatives of the ‘Loch/Bay’ classes that were modified for prefabricated construction. Also included are the American-built destroyer escorts which became RN ‘Captains’ class frigates and the earlier ex-US Coast Guard cutters that were listed as sloops. 793874, $28.95 , $18.99 , Paperback, 64 pages

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• MODELING & REFERENCE • • BARGAIN BOOKS • Panther Medium Tank German Army and Waffen SS Eastern Front Summer, 1943

Dennis Oliver In the fifth book on the Panther in this series, Dennis Oliver examines the first vehicles that left the assembly plants to go into service against the Red Army as part of Operation Citadel and the units that arrived in the late summer and early autumn of 1943. In addition to archive photographs and painstakingly researched, exquisitely presented color illustrations, a large part of this 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, providing everything the modeler needs. 017961, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 64 pages

Panther Tanks Germany Army and Waffen SS, Normandy Campaign 1944

Dennis Oliver Central to the German strategy of dealing with an Allied landing in France was the availability of a strong, mobile armored reserve. In June 1944, the Army in the West was able to deploy over 300 Panther tanks, perhaps the best armored fighting vehicle produced by Germany during the Second World War. British and American tank crews found to their horror that the Panthers could often survive numerous hits while a single round from one of their 75mm guns was enough to destroy any enemy tank. In this book, Dennis Oliver uses archive photographs to examine the part these powerful tanks played in the Normandy battles and also the battalions that operated them. 710932, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 64 pages

Jagdpanzer IV German Army and Waffen-SS Tank Destroyers Western Front, 1944– 1945

Dennis Oliver Combining the destructive firepower of the 75mm gun with the mobility of the Pzkpfw IV medium tank , the Jagdpanzer IV was quite possibly the most effective tank destroyer of the Second World War. Here, Dennis Oliver uses contemporary photographs and meticulously researched, superbly presented color and monochrome illustrations to tell the story of these selfpropelled anti-tank guns and the units which operated them in the German defense of the Western Front. As with all the books in the TankCraft series, a large part of this work showcases available model kits and after-market products, complemented by a gallery of expertly constructed and painted models. 771674, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 64 pages

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Scorpion and Scimitar British Armoured Reconnaissance Vehicles, 1970-2020

David Grummitt The British Scorpion and Scimitar are among the most successful armored reconnaissance vehicles ever built and updated versions are still in service today. These compact, maneuverable and fast-moving light tanks played a significant peace-keeping role in conflict zones around the world. They are also a popular subject with tank modelers and enthusiasts which is why David Grummitt’s expert history and guide is such a valuable source of reference. Included is a modeling gallery which features six builds covering a range of Scorpions and Scimitars serving with different nations and a section of large-scale color profiles which provide both information and inspiration for modelers and military enthusiasts alike. 774149, $28.95 , $18.99 , Paperback, 64 pages

Churchill Tanks British Army, North-west Europe 1944-45

Dennis Oliver Designed as a heavily armored tank which could accompany infantry formations, the Churchill’s ability to cross rough ground and climb seemingly unassailable hills became legendary. The tank first saw action in 1942 and the basic design was constantly reworked and upgunned, culminating in the Mark VII version which was capable of taking on the heaviest German tanks. In his fourth book in the TankCraft series, Dennis Oliver uses archive photographs and thoroughly researched, vividly presented color profiles to tell the story of these iconic British tanks. As readers have come to expect from the TankCraft series, the large full colour section of this book features available model kits and accessories as well as aftermarket products. 710888, $22.95 , $14.99 , Paperback, 64 pages

Challenger 2 British Main Battle Tank of the Gulf War

Robert Griffin Archive photos of the Challenger 2 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 Challenger 2. 756572, $28.95 , $18.99 , Paperback, 64 pages

• MODELING & REFERENCE • • BARGAIN BOOKS • T-72M

7TP Twin-Turret

Przemyslaw Skulski This book compiles the color profiles, scale plans, and photo details of the single variant of the T-72M Soviet main battle tank. Scale plans are in 1/35 scale, plus drawings from wartime technical manuals. It also contains photos of the details in B&W. 549876, $11.99 , $7.99 , Paperback, 24 pages

Przemyslaw Skulski This book compiles the color profiles, scale plans, and photo details of the single variant of the 7TP, Twin-turret version, Polish light tank used in 1939. Scale plans are in 1/35 scale, plus drawings from wartime technical manuals. Also contains photos of the details in black and white. 549616, $11.90 , $7.99 , Paperback, 28 pages

NAA P-51B-10-NA

Henschel Hs 126 B-1

Dariusz Karnas Zbigniew Kolacha

This book compiles the 4-view color profiles, scale plans, and photo details of the single variant of the NAA P-51B-10NA. Scale plans are in 1/72 scale, plus drawings from wartime technical manuals. It also includes photos of the details in B&W and color. 549807, $11.99 , $7.99 , Paperback, 24 pages

NAA P-51B-1-NA Mustang

Dariusz Karnas 4-view color profile, 1/72 and 1/48 scale plans, photo details, and drawings from the wartime technical manuals of the NAA P-51B-1-NA Mustang. 549159, $11.99 , $7.99 , Paperback, 24 pages

Supermarine Spitfire Iia

Robert Grudzie? 4-view color profile, 1/72 and 1/48 scale plans, photo details, and drawings from the wartime technical manuals of the Supermarine Spitfire Iia. 958839, $11.99 , $7.99 , Paperback, 24 pages

Robert Panek 4-view color profile, 1/72 and 1/48 scale plans, photo details, and drawings from the wartime technical manuals of the Henschel Hs 126 B-1. 549166, $11.99 , $7.99 , Paperback, 24 pages

Morane Saulnier MS.406 Dariusz Karnas Karolina Holda

4-view color profile, 1/72 and 1/48 scale plans, photo details, and drawings from the wartime technical manuals of the Morane Saulnier MS.406. 958969, $11.99 , $7.99 , Paperback, 24 pages

Lockheed P-38G-15LO Lightning Dariusz Karnas Artur Juszczak

4-view color profile, 1/72 and 1/48 scale plans, photo details, and drawings from the wartime technical manuals of the Lockheed P-38G-15-LO Lightning. 958921, $11.99 , $7.99 , Paperback, 24 pages

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• BARGAIN BOOKS • • MODELING & REFERENCE • The French Battleship Jean Bart

Witold Koszela The French battleship “Jean Bart” together with the twin “Richelieu” was among the largest and most modern ships of this class that served in the Marine Nationale. Their construction was based on the experience gained during the construction of Dunkerque battleships, quite modern for their

Dornier Do 335 Pfeil B

Marek Ry? The Dornier Do 335A did not meet all the Luftwaffe requirements, therefore, in the summer of 1944, a modified version of the Do 335—marked with the letter “B”— was developed. 673847, $25.95 , $16.99 , Paperback, 20 pages

times. 673830, $25.95 , $16.99 , Paperback, 24 pages

The British Aircraft Carrier HMS Furious

Witold Koszela The British Airship Carrier HMS Furious is one of the most unusual units of WWII. The ship was designed during the previous conflict as a “great light cruiser” with 457mm guns, but far-reaching changes were made during construction. Thus, Furious made history as one of the precursors of British on-board aviation. 673885, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 24 pages

The Japanese Battleship Kongo 1944 Waldemar Góralski In the years after she had been launched the Kongo had undergone two major reconstructions, each having a deep impact on the ship’s characteristics and her overall arrangement. 673236, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 28 pages

The Japanese Battleship Nagato 1944

Waldemar Góralski Before the war, “Nagato” underwent many modifications and repairs, increasing the combat value of the ship. With the outbreak of WWII, “Nagato” became the flagship of Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto. The attack on Pearl Harbor was ordered from this battleship’s deck. 148789, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 28 pages

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Club 1/72 Aircraft Drawings. The Best of Mariusz ?ukasik Mariusz Lukasik List of planes whose drawings are in the book: Hanschel Hs 123, Arado Ar 196, Messerschmitt Bf 109 A-D,

Messerschmitt Bf 109 E, Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-B, Messerschmitt Bf 109 T, Messerschmitt Bf 109 F, Me 262 Schwalbe, Dornier Do 17/Do215, Curtis P-40, P-51 Mustang, SBD Dauntless, Ki 43 Hayabusa, Saab J29 Tunna 673199, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 124 pages

The Soviet Fighter Yakovlev Yak-3

Anirudh Rao The key to Yak-3’s success was not the use of a new powerplant, but rather squeezing every bit of performance out of the M-105PF engine. In combination with some weight shedding, the Yak-3 had a significantly better performance than the Yak-1. At altitudes up to 5,000 m, Yak-3 outperformed both the Bf-109 and Fw-190. 673038, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 20 pages

The fighter/bomber Horten Ho 229

Marek Ry? Horten Ho 229 is the first ever “flying wing” jet. The machine was built at the very end of World War II in the German Gotha factory. Today, the bestknown structure of this type is the American strategic bomber Northrop B-2 Spirit, but the two planes are separated by a difference of 44 years of technological development. 148970, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 20 pages

• MODELING & REFERENCE • The Japanese Light Cruiser Yubari

Aliaksandr Sukhanevich Yubari was a test bed for new technologies to construct the future Furutaka class heavy cruisers. Fujimoto Kikuo set out to create a fast, heavily armed cruiser with the lightest displacement. What emerged was a vessel capable of the same speed, range and broadside weight, but with a significantly

The Japanese Cruiser Oyodo

Alexandr Sukhanevich The SS Red Oak Victory is now a museum ship in Richmond, California. It is a cargo ship of the type Victory. It was put into service at the end of 1944, and she was in service until 1968. 673656, $37.95 , $24.99 , Paperback, 80 pages

lower displacement. 673908, $37.95 , $24.99 , Paperback, 80 pages

The Japanese Cruiser Asama

Aleksander Suchaniewicz “Azuma” was one of the six armored cruisers built under the programme. Four of them were built by the British Armstrong shipyard, but “Azuma” was ordered in France, and its sister vessel, the “Yakumo”, in Germany. Both cruisers were to carry British guns, making them compatible with units built in hazy Albion. 673441, $37.95 , $24.99 , Paperback, 64 pages

The Russian Destroyer Spravedlivyy Oleg Pomoshnikov Jan Radziemski

The destroyer Spravedlivyy was constructed in 1954–1956 as one of 27 Project 56 destroyers, also known as the Spokoinyy class. They were destroyers in the old fashion, created in the early 1950s by designers of the 53rd Central Design Bureau led by head designer A.L. Fisher, who was also the author of Project 30bis. 148031, $36.95 , $24.50 , Paperback, 68 pages

The German Armoured Cruiser SMS Blücher Marsden Samuel The SMS Blücher was the last armored cruiser built by the German Empire. Blücher 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 the Imperial German Navy. 157578, $36.95 , $24.50 , Paperback, 92 pages

The Japanese Battleship Hyuga

Waldemar Góralski The Hyuga battleship project was based on the design of the Fuso battleship. Some changes were made. The hull was extended, and the armor of the magazine and central command post were updated. Several gun placements were also moved, which was not a good choice. A solution was to install the wires under the ship’s magazine. 148437, $37.95 , $24.99 , Paperback, 88 pages

The Russian Missile Destroyer of Project 61 (Kashin Class) 1962

Oleg Pomoshnikov Since their emergence until now, they are very popular with both maritime specialists and ship lovers. It could not be otherwise, because they are exceptionally good looking vessels. They were the first Soviet units of the new generation, projected and built separate from foregoing schemes. 148673, $37.95 , $24.99 , Paperback, 96 pages

The German Destroyer Z37

Carlo Cestra Z37 was a German destroyer built for the Kriegsmarine in Kiel during WWII. At the outbreak of WWII, Nazi Germany’s Kriegsmarine had 21 destroyers in service. These 22 vessels had all been built in the 1930s, making them modern vessels. Including that final prewar vessel, 19 were brought into service during the war. 437662, $36.95 , $24.50 , Paperback, 80 pages

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• MODELING & REFERENCE • Grumman F6F Hellcat Robert Skalbania Robert Wasik

Grumman F6F Hellcat was one of the best fighter aircraft of the World War Two era and the most effective fighter of the US Navy. There is no doubt that Hellcats won complete air superiority for the Americans over the vast areas of the Pacific, largely contributing to the victory over Japan. 148949, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 56 pages

T-34

Tomasz Janiszewski This early production T-34/76 with F-34 gun was repainted Dunkelgrau RAL 7021 and used by Waffen-SS. An additional storage box was fitted to the left side of the hull. 148840, $23.95 , $15.99 , Paperback, 56 pages

North American P-51 Mustang Robert Wasik Kamil Gmerek

The P-51 Mustang was, quite simply, the best long-range escort fighter of the World War Two era. Entering service in 1943, it curtailed prohibitive losses suffered by the heavy bombers of the US 8th Army Air Force carrying out strategic daylight bombing campaigns against the Third Reich. 148659, $24.95 , $16.50 , Paperback, 56 pages

Grumman F-14 Tomcat Robert Skalbania Adrian Wolnicki

New book series for warfare and scale modeling fans, describing the most famous aircrafts and vehicles! F-14 Tomcat: American, supersonic deck fighter, with variable-sweep wing, developed by the Grumman Corporation. Decals: Grumman F-14A Tomcat, BuNo 160678, no. 207, VF-111 “Sundowners”, USS “Carl Vinson”, November, 1982. 148567, $23.95 , $15.99 , Paperback, 64 pages

Nakajima Ki-43 Hayabusa Vol. II

Dariusz Paduch Despite its fragile design, poor armament and almost no armored protection, the Ki-43 was well-liked by the Japanese pilots and it became a symbol. It was the pinnacle of Japanese fighter design until the lessons learned in the Pacific laid the ground for new approaches to the construction of tactical aircraft. 673939, $37 , $24.50 , Paperback, 80 pages

The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3 Vol. I Dariusz Paduch MiG-1 and MiG-3 were the most numerous fighters in Soviet aviation during the German invasion of the USSR. They played a key role in the first period of the war. It has been assumed that this applies mainly to use of these aircraft during the battle of Moscow but MiGs also took on a lot of air combat at the front in 1941. 673717, $33.95 , $22.50 , Paperback, 72 pages

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Nakajima B5N Kate

Dariusz Paduch When war broke out in the Pacific, the Japanese naval air force had the world’s most advanced Nakajima B5N2 torpedo-bomber aircraft, which was superior to the American Douglas TBD-1 Devastator and the British Fairey Swordfish. They were faster, more maneuverable, and could drop torpedoes from a higher altitude. 673540, $33.95 , $22.50 , Paperback, 68 pages

The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3 Vol. II Dariusz Paduch The I-200 fighter project was a compromise between design office’s capabilities, realities of the Soviet aviation industry, and military requirements. According to the brief description of the MiG-3 from 1941, it was an interceptor, but it could also be used as… an attack aircraft, or a light, fast dive bomber. 673915, $37 , $24.50 , Paperback, 72 pages

• WARGAMING • Painting Wargaming Figures – Allied Forces in Northwest Europe, 1944–45 British and Commonwealth, US and Free French

Andy Singleton This book is aimed at assisting those new or unfamiliar with historical figure modeling and wargaming by providing them with a range of simple tips and techniques to assist them in putting together good looking collections using methods that won’t take an age. The guide 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. 00562A, $28.95 , $18.99 , Paperback, 160 pages

The Age of Alexander Using Three Ages of Rome to fight the wars of Alexander the Great and his Successors

Philip Garton This book provides an expansion to the Three Ages of Rome wargames’ rules. The six historical scenarios span The Age of Alexander and link directly into the first 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. As in the Three Ages, in battle nothing is certain but generals that practice their skills are more likely to be victorious. 070272, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 78 pages

Every Bullet has its Billet A Guide to Wargaming the Late 17th Century

Barry Hilton This guide provides the kind of information wargamers require to take the step into a new period or, begin collecting a new army. It overviews the main conflicts and outlines major, minor and unusual battles. How to create and paint your troops, information on uniforms and flags, which regiments fought where, the evolution of tactics and battlefield doctrines together with 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. 336622, $59.95 , $38.99 , Paperback, 124 pages

Painting Wargaming Figures

Javier Gomez Valero Javier Gomez, a highly talented figure painter, 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. 848221, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 192 pages

Three Ages of Rome Fast Play Rules for exciting ancient battles

Philip Garton For seven centuries, the history of Rome was central to the history of Europe. Designed for ease of play, Three Ages of Rome offers a player experience based on the commander’s problems. The rules are designed to create a feel for the uncertainty of ancient battles. Most games should take 2-3 hours to play. The six historical battle scenarios 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 system of points gives players all the information needed to exactly balance their forces. 070265, $39.95 , $25.99 , Paperback, 160 pages

In Deo Veritas Fast Play Rules for Exciting Seventeenth Century Battles

Philip Garton Designed for ease of play, this new game 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 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! Using the smaller scales of 6, 10 or 15mm the usual 6’ x 4’ table gives a scale battlefield over a mile wide. The six historical battle scenarios provide different challenges, but also allow the players to develop their own scenarios. 336097, $39.95 , $25.99 , Paperback, 118 pages

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• WARGAMING • Battle for Britain Wargame: The English Civil Wars 1642-1651

Peter Dennis 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. 777909, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 48 pages

Wargame - The Roman Invasion, AD 43-84 Peter Dennis Andy Callan

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. 512035, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 48 pages

The Peninsular War Paper Soldiers for Wellington’s War in Spain

Peter Dennis 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 who fought for and against the Iron Duke in his epic campaign against Napoleon’s forces. 628286, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 46 pages

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Wargame - The War Of The Roses 1455-1487 Peter Dennis Andy Callan

In these books, Peter Dennis sets the paper soldiers of the 19th century marching again across the war games tables of the 21st. All the troop types of the wars are represented in full color in a format designed to create stands of soldiers which can be used to re-fight these epic struggles for the control of Britain. Although the figures can be used with any of the commercial sets of war-game rules, an introduction to war-gaming and a simple set of rules by veteran war gamer Andy Callan is included, along with buildings, trees and even Viking ships to transport Harald Hardrada’s men to meet their fate at Stamford Bridge. 096306, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 48 pages

European Buildings 28mm Paper Models for 18th & 19th Century Wargames Florian Richter Peter Dennis

This is the perfect add-on supplement not just for Helion’s famous ‘Paper Boys’ book series but 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. Here will be some 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 rescaled for other popular sizes of figures. 390939, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 48 pages

The War of the Spanish Succession Paper Soldiers for Marlborough’s Campaigns in Flanders

Peter Dennis 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 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 Allied infantry, cavalry and artillery. 390922, $29.95 , $19.50 , Paperback, 48 pages

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support and medical vehicles. The first deliveries of the ¾-ton Dodge WC54 ambulance arrived in 1942. Built by Chrysler, and utilizing the same chassis and engine as the entire Dodge WC series, the WC54 ambulance has specific features to use for the rescue and transport of injured soldiers. In all, more than 26,000 Dodge WC54 vehicles would be built during the war.

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