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WARGAMING RULES…
BLOOD & BAYONETS: Sea and Land Skirmishes in the Napoleonic Era
Skirmish rules based on the critically acclaimed Blood & Plunder family of games, set during the Peninsular Campaign of the Napoleonic Wars. Command the forces of the French, British, Portuguese or Spanish in skirmish battles on land and sea. Games consists of 40 to 60 28mm miniatures per player for land engagements, or a force of one or more small ships for naval encounters. $49.00 USD
OMM Discount 10%: Now $44.10 USD
BOOKS…
GREAT AMERICAN MARINE CORPS STORIES
Ten unforgettable stories on the courage of America's finest fighting force. Contains stories of Marines at Belleau Wood in France during World War I, breathtaking and heartbreaking action on Iwo Jima, surprise amphibious landing at the strategic port of Inchon during the Korean War, besieged Marines at Khe Sanh in Vietnam under attack for six months, and unsung heroes in unknown battles from the First Gulf War to Marine snipers in Haiti, Somalia and Afghanistan. $23.00 USD
OMM Discount 10%: Now $20.70 USD
ALEXANDRIA: The City that Changed the World
A cultural history of the first modern city, from pre-Homeric times to the present day. Combines rigorous research with myth and folklore to provide an authoritative history of Alexandria. Details how it was the crucible of cultural exchange between East and West for millennia, and the undisputed global capital of knowledge. Major empires fought over Alexandria, and key figures shaped the city, each putting their own stamp on its identity and its fortunes. Contains 16 pages of color photography. $22.00 USD
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THE COMING OF THE SAXONS: Adventus Saxonum
Examines the pivotal 5th Century arrival of Saxon mercenaries and its impact on Britain's transition from Roman rule. Focuses on the events mentioned by the sources such as Gildas and Bede. Seeks to show that the former Roman diocese limped on outside direct Roman rule for a generation, beset by constant raiding from Picts and Scots in the north and Saxons and other Germanic pirates in the south. Looks at Roman practices of hiring and settling mercenaries and Germanic groups across the empire. Contains 10 mono illustrations. $35.00 USD
OMM Discount 15%: Now $29.75 USD
MEDIEVAL NUNS AT WAR: Rebellious, Resilient and Rowdy Women
Reveals the audacious, power-wielding women who shaped medieval society through rebellion, politics and faith. Uncovers the extraordinary lives of nuns who defied expectations, embracing roles that went far beyond contemplation and prayer. From the rebellion of Princess Clothild and her sister Basina, who led mercenaries to storm their abbey, to Queen Radegund's quest for autonomy within the cloistered world of Poitiers, these stories reveal women unafraid to wield power in times of crisis. Contains 16 mono illustrations. $35.00 USD
OMM Discount 15%: Now $29.75 USD
EL CID: The Life and Afterlife of a Medieval Mercenary
Explores the creation of the El Cid legend over the centuries, and seeks to peel away the layers of myth to reveal the real-life historical figure. Details how he became the incarnation of Spain's national character, and how he became a hero to many different people and political views through the centuries to follow. Explores the creation of the legends over the centuries and reveals those active in its making. Medieval monks, the women in El Cid's family, a playwright, and a historian are among the creators of the mythic Cid, and this work seeks to explain their motives. Contains an eight-page color insert. $30.00 USD
OMM Discount 10%: Now $27.00 USD
THE TRIALS OF EDWARD VAUGHAN: Law, Civil War and Gentry Faction in Seventeenth-Century Britain, c.1596-1661
Tells the remarkable story of Welshman Edward Vaughan, and reveals the politics of early modern England and Wales. Born in 1600, he was the fifth son of a landed gentleman, but he managed to gain possession of one of the largest estates in 17th Century Wales. His tenure was not to be a quiet one, however, as the Protestant Vaughan endured a bruising legal contest with a powerful Catholic magnate, and then the case was swept up in the politics of the civil wars. Rich with accusations of attempted murder, treason and a lengthy legal battle with one of the most powerful Catholic families in the country. Contains 3 halftone images. $26.00 USD
THE MESOPOTAMIAN RIDDLE: An Archaeologist, a Soldier, a Clergyman, and the Race to Decipher the World's Oldest Writing
Follows the story of three free-spirited Victorians on their 20-year quest to decipher cuneiform. An archeologist, a military officer, and a cloistered Irish rector all sought to decipher the script that would enable humans to peer farther back into our history than ever before. From the ruins of Persepolis to lawless outposts of the crumbling Ottoman Empire, tells the story through the golden age of archaeology to better understand where we came from. Contains 3 black-and-white photos and 3 black-and-white maps. $30.00 USD
OMM Discount 10%: Now $27.00 USD
THE ROUGH RIDER AND THE PROFESSOR: Theodore Roosevelt, Henry Cabot Lodge, and the Friendship that Changed American History
Chronicles the extraordinary 35-year friendship between President Theodore Roosevelt and Senator Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts. Claims that while Roosevelt became the youngest man ever to assume the presidency in 1901, that rapid success would not have occurred without the assistance of Lodge. Details how Lodge served as the future president's confidant and mentor, advising him on political strategy while helping him obtain positions in government that would eventually lead to the White House. Despite their political disagreements and at some points a strained relationship, Theodore Roosevelt and Henry Cabot Lodge remained devoted friends until Roosevelt's death. Contains 16 pages of black-and-white photos. $20.00 USD
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A GREAT AND RISING NATION: Naval Exploration and Global Empire in the Early U.S. Republic
Illuminates the unexplored early decades of the United States' imperialist naval aspirations. Argues that early U.S. naval expeditions, often characterized as merely scientific, were in fact deeply imperialist. Circling the globe from the Mediterranean to South America and the Arctic, these voyages reflected the diverse imperial aspirations of the new republic, including commercial dominance in the Pacific World, religious empire in the Holy Land, pro-slavery expansion in South America, and diplomatic prestige in Europe. Contains 16 halftone images. $35.00 USD
SOMEWHERE TOWARD FREEDOM: Sherman's March and the Story of America's Largest Emancipation
An account of Sherman's March to the Sea, told from the perspective of the enslaved people who transformed it into the biggest liberation event in American history. Seeks to help understand how Sherman's March impacted the war, and what it meant to the enslaved, but also reveals how it laid the foundation for the fledging efforts of Reconstruction. Details how when the war ended, Sherman and various government and private aid agencies seized plantation lands in order to resettle the newly emancipated; they were fed, housed, and in some instances, taught to read and write. Contains black-and-white photos and maps. $30.00 USD
OMM Discount 10%: Now $27.00 USD
ANALOG SUPERPOWERS: How Twentieth-Century Technology Theft Built the National Security State
A gripping history that spans law, international affairs, and top-secret technology to unmask the tension between intellectual property rights and national security. Details how two British inventors came up with an analog computer that could transmit data on battleships to the gunners, and how the British Royal Navy and the United States Navy pirated it, one after the other. When the inventors sued, both the British and U.S. governments invoked secrecy, citing national security concerns. Analyzes these and related legal battles over naval technology, exploring how national defense tested the two countries' commitment to individual rights and the free market. Contains 20 halftone images and 1 table. $35.00 USD
SAVAGE SKIES, EMERALD HELL: The U.S., Australia, Japan, and the Ferocious Air Battle for New Guinea in World War II
Details the air combat that made winning the fight for New Guinea possible. Includes accounts from fighter, bomber and transport crews – primarily George Kenney's 5th Air Force – and places their actions within the broader context of strategy and tactics. Also provides descriptions of equipment and the experiences of the mechanics and support men who made it all possible. Combines deep primary research and personal experience as a fighter pilot. Contains 89 black-and-white photos and 3 maps. $35.00 USD
OMM Discount 10%: Now $31.50 USD
RAF BOYS IN THE FAR EAST: True Tales of the RAF in India, South East Asia and Hong Kong
Details how the RAF maintained a permanent military aviation presence in the Far East, and the many different aircraft types that flew through. Illustrates what it was like for those air and ground crew who were there by telling their stories in their own words, supported by explanation of the situations at the time and photographs primarily drawn from veterans' own collections. The stories are as varied as the locations, the units and the personnel; everyday operations, exercises, triumph and tragedy, off duty time, and the humor for which the RAF is renowned are included. Chapters focus on differing aircraft roles and their operations, including emphasis on the war years in India and Burma, and the Singapore era with actions such as Operation Firedog and the Indonesian Confrontation. $40.00 USD
OMM Discount 15%: Now $34.00 USD
WORLD WAR II ORDER OF BATTLE: An Encyclopedic Reference to U.S. Army Ground Forces from Battalion through Division 1939-1946
A one-stop reference for details on the thousands of American units fighting in WWII. Contains a wealth of information: tables of organization and equipment, charts detailing the mobilization and expansion of the major units, the important dates and locations of each unit, campaigns participated in, and valuable narrative histories of the divisions and regiments. Contains 100 black-and-white illustrations, 8 color photos, and 8 black-and-white photos. $100.00 USD
OMM Discount 10%: Now $90.00 USD
BUILDING THE ARMY'S BACKBONE: Canadian Non-Commissioned Officers in the Second World War
The remarkable story of how Canada built a corps of non-commissioned officers from scratch at the start of World War II. When Canada declared war on Germany in 1939, its military comprised only about 4,000 active and 50,000 reserve personnel. Unable to function without a strong core of experienced noncommissioned officers, the military embarked on an ambitious recruitment and training regimen. Details the two-pronged approach improvised to meet this challenge: in addition to traditionally centralized training, deployed units would also train officers in the field. Their efforts succeeded thanks to a rotating group of the best-trained NCOs between operational forces, the reinforcement pool, and the training system. As a result, Canada transformed thousands of civilians into officers seemingly overnight, armed with the skills necessary to help the army succeed in battle. Contains 13 halftones images, 2 figures, and 26 tables. $38.00 USD
CANADA AND THE KOREAN WAR: Histories and Legacies of a Cold War Conflict
Fills a gap in Cold War studies by focusing on Canada and its changing relationship with Korea. Canada had little stake and less interest in Korea before 1950, but the risk the conflict posed to the fragile postwar order was deemed too great for the country to stand on the sidelines. Details how more than 30,000 Canadian service personnel fought a determined and skilled enemy. Synthesizes Canadian and international perspectives on a conflict that shaped not only the Canadian armed forces but also the evolving Canada-Korea relationship. In the process, sheds light on how the war has been framed and reframed in public memory. Contains 29 halftone images and 6 maps. $45.00 USD
TECHNOLOGY IN RUSSIAN STRATEGIC CULTURE: From the Nineteenth Century to the Present Day
A history of military-technological innovation in Russia. Traces the dynamics of military-technological innovation in Russia over the last 150 years, particularly focusing on three distinct periods: the introduction of rifled breech-loading weapons in Imperial Russia in the 19th Century, the invention of nuclear weapons in the Soviet Union in the 20th Century, and the development of precision-guided weapons in post-Soviet Russia in the 21st Century. Relies extensively on primary data obtained from Russian archives, complemented by a series of expert interviews, and deciphers Russia's distinct strategic cultural approach to military-technological innovation. $35.00 USD
THE WAGNER GROUP: Inside Russia's Mercenary Army
Details the history and the future of the Wagner Group, using extensive leaks, first-hand accounts, and the byzantine paper trail left in the group's wake. Follows individual commanders and foot soldiers within the group as they fight in Ukraine, Syria and Africa, sometimes alongside fellow military contractors from the United Kingdom and the United States. Demonstrates that Wagner was not an aberration, but a manifestation of the new geopolitical order of global capital, global crime, and of the entrepreneurs that thrive in it. Contains 4 halftone images. $24.00 USD
BOXED GAMES…
BRIEF BORDER WARS 2: Four Small Operational Level Games
The second set of four small, operational-level games on short border conflicts from Compass Games. The game system uses a card-driven system first introduced in Brief Border Wars that models the chaotic, stop-and-start nature of these impromptu wars. Four sets of exclusive rules reflect the peculiar nature of each conflict. The four conflicts included are 1913: Second Balkan War (The Interallied War), 1919: The Seven-Day War (Teschen), 1939: The Nomonhan Incident (The Battle of Khalkin Gol), and 1940: The Italo-Greek War (The Balkan Defiance).
Product information:
- Complexity: 4 out of 10
- Solitaire Suitability: 5 out of 10
- Time Scale: variable (1 day to 1 week per turn)
- Map Scale: variable (area movement)
- Unit Scale: variable (paramilitary groups to divisions)
- Players: 1-2 (best with 2)
- Playing Time: 1-2 hours each
Game Components:
- Four 17 x 22-inch maps
- One countersheet of 176 9/16-inch counters
- One Player Aid Card
- One deck of 54 playing cards
- One system rules booklet
- Four exclusive rules bookletsvTwo six-sided dice
- Box and Lid
$69.00 USD
OMM Discount 15%: Now $58.65 USD
THE KAISER'S HIGH SEAS FLEET: The Great War at Sea 1914-18
Simple game inspired by John Edwards's War at Sea, first published in 1975. Veteran players will recognize some of the original concepts. As this is a game of World War I, there are some important differences. One player takes the Central Powers, consisting of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Turkey. The other takes the Entente Powers consisting of Great Britain, France, Italy, Russia, and eventually the United States. Portugal and Greece are represented as neutral powers where docking and limited ship repairs are available for the Entente. Players will move and fight the primary ships of the time in order to seize and control ocean areas for victory. The effect of the U-Boat campaign against Entente merchant shipping is represented by the placing of U-Boat counters in ocean areas to score victory points.
Product Information:
- Complexity: Medium
- Suitability for Solitaire: High
- Time Scale: 1 Turn = 1 Season
- Map Scale: Variable (area movement)
- Number of Players: Two (suitable for solitaire play)
- Unit Scale: Individual ships and squadrons
- Average Time to Play: 4 hours or less
Game Components:
- One mounted 22 x 34-inch map
- Four Counter sheets (292 Counters)
- Two Task Force Cards
- Two Shipyard Cards
- Six six-sided Dice
- Rules Booklet
- Box and Lid
$69.00 USD
OMM Discount 15%: Now $58.65 USD
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