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Just a quick list of ten new items coming to the On Military Matters shoppe in the next two weeks…
50%-OFF SPECIALS…
FIGHTING MEN OF WWII: Vol. 2 Allied Forces Uniforms, Equipment and Weapons Neat overview for all you WWII buffs. Designed to be the standard reference on the Americans, British, Soviets, and minor powers. Original photos from museums and private collections, as well as new photos of uniforms and equipment. Over-sized at 9" x 12". $50.00 USD
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MAN AND WOUND IN THE ANCIENT WORLD: A History of Military Medicine from Sumer to the Fall of Constantinople Explores the long-hidden world of ancient military medicine from 4000 BC to AD 1453 to reveal its surprisingly sophisticated body of knowledge, practice, and technique. Ranging broadly from the deserts of North Africa, across the plains of India and Persia, to the mountains of Europe and Asia Minor, this book examines medical history from the Bronze Age through the Middle Ages. By revealing long-forgotten medical secrets, Dr. Gabriel shows how ancient civilizations' technologies have influenced modern medical practices. $30.00 USD
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NAPOLEONIC UNIFORMS Has 918 original watercolors by Herbert Knotel in 988 pages. Depicts accurately the entire Grande Armee in detail. It portrays the French armies as seen by their contemporaries, and combines authoritative text with lavish illustrations. $300.00 USD
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WARGAMING…
OPERATION WARBOARD The book was written for 20mm-25mm WWII wargaming, with rules that are straightforward, fast and comprehensive. The rules include sections on command, communication, air power, airborne forces, invasion, desert, and snow. Of particular note are the simple, but complete, rules for the preparation of the battlefield by engineers. Nothing spoils an attacker's day like being surprised by a dug-in infantry company with mines and wires on a reverse slope. This reprint of the 1976 classic includes a new foreword by Bernard Lyall and new optional rules. $28.00 USD
BOOKS…
THE BEST OF ENEMIES: Germans Against Jacobites, 1746 A book that pits Hessian mercenaries, the same villains we know from the American Revolution, against the Highland Clansmen that supported Bonnie Prince Charlie in 1745. One of the best stories of the Forty Five yet to be told, that of the Hessian soldiers who marched into the Pass of Killiecrankie. The Jacobite clans were on the Great Atholl Raid. Their leader, Lord George Murray, hoped to outflank the army of the Duke of Cumberland. This may have been a fine chance for Jacobite victory. The result was the siege of Blair Castle. The Hessians defended their base at Dunkeld from Jacobite probes. Then they were ordered to relieve the Castle by marching through the feared Pass of Killiecrankie. $27.00 USD
P-61 BLACK WIDOW IN ACTION This 80-page book tells the story of the Black Widow from the experimental XP-61 on through the final production variant, the F-15A, through 164 black-and-white and 30 vintage color photos, augmented by four color profiles and a dozen detailed line drawings. Illustrated with 194 photographs, color profiles, and numerous detailed line drawings. $19.00 USD
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IMAGES OF WAR SERIES…
KOREA: The Ground War from Both Sides – Images of War The story is well told in photographs, captions and text. Many of the images portray the brutal nature of the war, where neither POWs nor civilians were safe. 250 black-and-white photos. $25.00 USD
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FIGHTERS UNDER CONSTRUCTION IN WORLD WAR II: Images of War These images of war – many of which are seen here for almost the first time in 70 years – form a remarkable tribute to the designers, engineers and workers who did so much. 200 black-and-white photos. $30.00 USD
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HITLER'S BOY SOLDIERS: The Hitler Jugend Story – Images of War Founded in 1922, the Hitler Youth movement was the second oldest Nazi group. Comprising male youths aged 14-18, by December 1936, membership stood at over five million. During the Second World War, the role of Hitlerjugend evolved from assisting with the postal, train and fire services into full war-fighting. Recruits went into units such as the elite 12th SS Panzer-Division 'Hitlerjugend', and we see graphic images of this Waffen-SS force in action both on the Eastern and Western fronts. $25.00 USD
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THE CENTURION TANK: Images of War Expert account of this remarkable fighting vehicle is accompanied by a series of color plates showing the main variants of the design and the common ancillary equipment and unit markings. This book is an essential work of reference for enthusiasts, with 90 color and black-and-white photos. $35.00 USD
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