Author: Ian Knight Illustrator: Adam Hook About this book On 11 January 1879 the British Empire went to war with the independent kingdom of Zululand. The British anticipated a swift and decisive victory, placing great faith in
The story of the ‘Winter War’ between Finland and Soviet Russia is a dramatic David versus Goliath encounter. When close to half a million Soviet troops poured into Finland in 1939 it was expected that Finnish defences would collapse in a matter of weeks. New in from Osprey by the authors Vesa Nenye, Peter Munter,…
Author: Nick van der Bijl Illustrator: Rob Chapman About this book The largest, but least-known of all Britain’s elite wartime Commando raiding units, No.10 (Inter-Allied) was recruited from volunteers from many nations who ha
Author: Gordon Williamson Illustrator: Ronald Volstad About this book The campaign in North Africa between September 1940 and May 1943 holds not only an enduring fascination for postwar generations; but also a perhaps unique d
Author: Stephen Wisdom Illustrator: Angus McBride About this book From the high-walls and cheering crowds of the Coliseum to the dark dungeons where prisoners spent their last peaceful moments, Konstantin Nossov brings the wor
The triumph of the New Model Army Author: Martin Marix Evans Illustrator: Graham Turner About this book On the pivotal day of 14 June 1645 Charles I’s Royalist Army and Parliament’s New Model Army made battle at Naseby.
The complete and definitive reference works on the uniforms, equipment, weapons and insignia of the German Armed Forces (Wehrmacht) in world war two. This particular book features and explains all that is essential to know about the late war German inf
In 1939, Germany shattered the peace of Europe with a lightning-fast strike against Poland. The next year, it captured Denmark and Norway, before launching its famous Blitzkrieg against France, Belgium and The Netherlands. In less than two years of fighting, Nazi Germany became the master of mainland Europe. This new Theatre Book for Bolt Action…
In 1775 the simmering resentment of American colonists exploded into a bloody rebellion. Beginning in Boston, the conflict eventually stretched from Canada in the north to Florida in the south and lasted eight gruelling years. On one side stood the King’s redcoats and settlers loyal to their sovereign, later joined by regiments of ‘Hessian’ mercenaries….
Author: Terry Crowdy Illustrator: Christa Hook About this book This title draws on contemporary testimonies of life in Napoleon’s army, documenting the reality of conscription, training, camp life and combat action for the co
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