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Gordon L. Rottman
The US armed forces were responsible for many tactical innovations during the years 1941-45, but in no field was US mastery more complete than amphibious warfare. In the vast, almost…
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The US armed forces pioneered amphibious warfare in the Pacific and in the Mediterranean, but it was against Fortress Europe that the famous and successful amphibious assault took place. This…
Steven J. Zaloga
World War II marked the zenith of railway gun development. This book provides an overview of the types of railway guns in service during World War II, with a special…
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Pier Paolo Battistelli
Nicknamed ‘The Desert Fox’ for his cunning command of the Afrika Korps, Erwin Rommel remains one of the most popular and studied of Germany’s World War II commanders. This book…
Little has been published on US armored infantry units and tactics over the years. However, their contribution to the war effort was hugely important. Using period training manuals and combat…
Dr David Nicolle
Looks closely at the early life, military experiences and key battlefield exploits of Al-Malik al-Nasir Yusuf Ibn Najm al-Din Ayyub Ibn Shahdi Abu'l-Muzaffar Salah al-Din - or Saladin as he…
Vietnam infantry tactics .
John F. Winkler
Wabash 1791: St Clair’s Defeat .
John Peter 1934- Denny
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public…
Bill Harriman
Featuring specially commissioned color artwork and drawing upon a range of sources, this engaging study casts new light on origins, combat record, and reputation of the Arisaka bolt-action rifles used…
Alan Larsen,Henry Yallop
Written by a pair of experts in edged weaponry, this is the absorbing story of the origins, evolution, battlefield use and legacy of the lance between the Napoleonic Wars and…
Leroy Thompson
When a soldier must face multiple opponents at close quarters, few weapons can match the effectiveness of the shotgun. From World War I to the War on Terror, the shotgun…
Warlord Games,Massimo Torriani
This is a supplement for the tabletop wargame Bolt Action –Page 6.
Warlord Games,Jake Thornton
From early campaigns in Europe to the deserts of North Africa and the jungles of the Far East, British forces faced the Axis threat. In this title, the army lists…
Warlord Games,Andy Chambers
Provides Bolt Action players with the information they need to field the military forces of the Soviet Union. From the bitter urban warfare of Stalingrad, through the Winter War against…
Warlord Games,Agis Neugebauer
Following the assault on Pearl Harbor, the Imperial Japanese military saw action across Asia, from the capture and defence of the islands of the Pacific to the occupation of territory…
Neil Short
Although far from a typical raid, the 20 July Plot - Operation Valkyrie - was still a daring and audacious attack undertaken by a small, very brave, group of individuals…
David Greentree
Q-ships came in all shapes and sizes - coastal steamer, trawler, barque, yacht or schooner - but all had to look harmless in order to lure their opponents to the…
Warlord Games,Clockwork Goblin
A supplement for the Konflikt ‘47 Weird World War II wargames rules, presenting new rules, units, and background.
Alexander Turner
Vimy Ridge was one of the most important geographic features on the entire Western Front in World War I. In early 1917 it was considered practically impregnable, but on 9…
Ron Field
The American Civil War saw a massive development in the use of field fortifications, the result of the practical application of antebellum West-Point teaching, and the deadly impact of rifled…
Rene Chartrand
The year 1755 saw the rivalry between Britain and France in North America escalate into open warfare as both sides sought to overcome the other’s forts and trading posts. This…
Neil Grant
SA80 infantry weapons have been the British Army s primary assault rifles for 30 years. This highly illustrated title will appeal to military and firearms enthusiasts, and military buffs.
Featuring specially commissioned full-colour artwork and carefully chosen archive photographs, this title assesses the evolving battle between Britain’s submarines and Italy’s torpedo boats in the struggle for primacy in the…
Fought by tough Norwegian skiers and survivalists, this book describes the famous World War II Commando raids that sabotaged a German nuclear facility in the freezing depths of Norway, ensuring…
Ian Castle
In the summer of 1914, as Europe teetered on the brink of war, the spectre of immediate Zeppelin raids on London and other major British towns and cities loomed large…
Sean McLachlan
It was the beginning of the end for the James gang. Frank and Jesse James had gone from unknown ex-Confederate guerrillas to the most famous outlaws in the world. In…
Angus Konstam
Drawing on the underwater archaeological research, this study explains how Prien and his crew navigated the North Sea and Kirk Sound to land a devastating blow to the British. It…
Offers an insight into the iconic Mauser family of German bolt-action rifles. Drawing on accounts of the weapons in combat and primary sources regarding their mechanical performance, this volume charts…
During World War I, the British adopted the US-designed Lewis gun as an infantry weapon, realizing that its light weight and the fact that it could be fired both prone…
Robert Forczyk
On the Soviet side, based upon lessons from the Spanish Civil War, the Red Army decided to develop a heavy breakthrough tank to smash enemy infantry defenses. This resulted in…
Dennis J Billy Cssr
This book looks at J. M. Barrie’s classic children’s story Peter Pan to see what it can tell us about ourselves and our situation today. It discovers in this classic…
Dennis R. Edwards
A new commentary for today’s world, The Story of God Bible Commentary explains and illuminates each passage of Scripture in light of the Bible’s grand story. SGBC offers a clear…
Reid,Pat Degas,Brian Dennis,Peter
The definitive edition of an iconic board game.
Dr Stephen Bull
In a continuation of the tactics mini-series, this book analyzes the physical tactics of the close-quarter fighting that took place in ruined cities during World War II. Street-to-street fighting in…
David R. Higgins
King Tiger Vs Is-2: Operation Solstice 1945 .
Stephen Turnbull (Author)
The walls of Constantinople are the greatest surviving example of European medieval military architecture in the world. They withstood numerous sieges until being finally overcome by the artillery of Mehmet…
Mark Stille (Author)
The story of the Imperial Japanese Army’s victory over the British forces during World War II, focusing on the significance of the aerial campaign that saw Japan claim air superiority.
Raffaele D'Amato (Author)
A fully illustrated study of the colorful standards employed by the Roman army, and the iconic standard-bearers who led the legionaries into battle.
The German A7V and the British Mark IV were similar in weight, size, and speed, but differed significantly in armour, armament and maneuverability. The A7V had thicker armour, and had…
Joseph A. McCullough (Author)
With its fiery breath, scaly armour, and baleful, malevolent stare, the dragon became the ultimate symbol of evil and corruption in European folklore and mythology. This title retells the greatest…
The Teutonic Knights were the most warlike of the religious orders, and this is reflected in the architecture they left behind. This work tells the history of spectacular fortresses from…
Founded in the late 12th century, the order of the Teutonic Knights was to play a major role during the crusades, both in the Holy Land and Northern Europe. This…
From the 10th century onwards the great Japanese monastic foundations of Nara and Mount Hiei maintained large armies of warlike monks. The tempestuous political rivalries that developed between the different…
During the occupation of Korea the Japanese built 25 wajo or castles. This book examines these castles built by the Japanese, as well as the use made of the existing…
Like so many aspects of battle, ‘reconnaissance’ is a familiar term, but few civilians have any idea how it is actually done or what it involves. This book explains how…
Just about every war movie - famously, Saving Private Ryan and Band of Brothers - includes dramatic scenes of soldiers trying to attack an enemy pillbox or trench. Gordon L…
Covering a fascinating range of different styles and types of defensive structure from Japan’s early history, this book relates the history of the period, including the beginnings of Imperial Japan…
