With the holiday season in full swing, On Military Matters has a number of books and wargaming items coming into the store in the next couple weeks, as well as the extra stock that already arrived over the last few weeks. Order early so we can ship promptly. Website is onmilitarymatters.com, and you can send inquiries via email to militarymatters@att.net, or by phone to (609) 466-2329. If you are unsure about an item, do not hesitate to ask.
And now onto the new items coming into the shop in the next couple weeks.
UNIFORM GUIDES…
Peter Bunde Uniform plate 267: Kingdom of Prussia: Foot Artillery 1808-1815 20+ color figures, flags or standards, facings. $15.00 USD
The Imperial German Armies in Field Grey Seen Through Period Photographs, 1907-1918 The new 9" x 12" three-volume boxed set with over 3,000 black-and-white and color images presents in detail the field-grey uniforms, helmets, weapons, and equipment used before and during the First World War. The origin and the many formations in existence at the outbreak of the war, and newly raised will be outlined, followed by a section on uniforms. $150.00 USD
Kriegsmarine 1935-1945: History, Uniforms, Headgear, Insignia, Equipment This 9" x 12" book describes and shows – in over 1,000 color images – the history, uniforms, headgear, insignia, and equipment of the German Kriegsmarine between 1935 and 1945. In this work, the authors focus primarily on all the unnamed seamen who served on the minelayers, Schnellboote, minehunters, cruisers, U-Boats, and other ships. $70.00 USD
TMP Special Offer: Save 10%. New price: $63.00 USD
Latvians in the Ordnungspolizei and Waffen-SS Roughly 40,000 Latvians served in the Waffen-SS from 1943 to the end of war, in the 15. Waffen-Grenadier-Division der SS (lettische Nr.1) and 19. Waffen-Grenadier-Division der SS (lettische Nr.2). They fought in Russia, Latvia, West Prussia, and eventually Berlin in April 1945. This book is the complete operational history of this little-known unit, and includes first-hand accounts, maps, and very rare war-era photographs, and soldbuchs. $30.00 USD
Volksdeutschen in the Wehrmacht, Waffen-SS, Ordnungspolizei in World War II Ethnic Germans all over Europe were drafted into the German military from all of the occupied countries. Nearly 650,000 from all occupied countries men were put into Wehrmacht, Waffen-SS, and Order Police service. For the most part, they fought in their own units or were used as replacements in Reichsdeutsche units. This book details each country and unit from all service arms and includes rare documents, soldbuchs, and war-era photographs. $40.00 USD
The German Generals – As Well As the War Ministries and General Staffs from 1871 to 1914 Uniforms and Equipment This book is part of the series that began with the two volumes published on the German cavalry and infantry. Covering the generals, the war ministries and the general staffs, it brings us another step closer to completing the picture of the colorful uniforms of the Imperial German Army in the period between 1871 and 1914. 850 black-and-white and color photos and illustrations. $145.00 USD
BOOKS…
The Unfortunate Battaile of Alresforde – The Battle of Cheriton 1644 New study of the English Civil War Battle of Cheriton reexamines the battle that ended the Royalist threat to London. Another Partizan Press winner with O/Bs, black-and-white illustrations and maps, appendices, bibliography, and index. $48.00 USD
The Spanish in the SS and Wehrmacht, 1944-1945: The Ezquerra Unit in the Battle of Berlin Day-by-day account of the last weeks of the war to defend Berlin, including information about anti-partisan operations of the Spanish in the north of Italy, the combat together with the Walloons of Leon Degrelle, and their participation in operations against the maquis in France while posted to the German secret service. $45.00 USD
MW MAGAZINE…
MINIATURE WARGAMES: #357 January 2013 Contents include: ELITE WARRIORS 3: SPARTANS (Figure Showcase:), DEATH OF THE KINGMAKER (Barney At Barnet), COMPETITION GAMING IS FUN! (Ancients), SYW BATTLE REPORT (Three Bridges), ACHTUNG PANZER! (The View From Mount Olympus), 1812 CAMPAIGN ACTION (Two Battles At Polotsk), and PART 1: SKIRMISH-STYLE (Refighting Stalingrad). $9.00 USD (Subscription for 2013 is $108 USD for twelve issues)
WARGAME…
VAE VICTUS Board Game #8: Bellum Gallicum II (Caesar's Gallic Wars) Contains several independent scenarios and a campaign game covering the whole of the Gallic Wars. One map 59cm x 41cm (23" x 16"), 216 die-cut counters and markers, one rulebook including ten scenarios (written in French and in English), and two color player aids. $30.00 USD
STAR WARS X-WING…
One plastic miniature with cards, stats, etc., per pack for use with X-Wing. Sadly, Fantasy Flight could not ship them in time for this year, so… AVAILABLE EARLY TO MID JANUARY 2013:
Millennium Falcon Expansion Pack $30.00 USD
Slave 1 Expansion Pack $30.00 USD
TMP Special Offer: Save 15%. New price: $25.50 USD each
A-Wing Expansion Pack $15.00 USD
TIE Interceptor Expansion Pack $15.00 USD
TMP Special Offer: Save 15%. New price: $12.75 USD each
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