is not a real big fan of pre-painted minis, and he positively despises randomly-packed "collectable" ones - so why is he writing this article?
Reminder: OMM continues to remain open for internet orders and shipping.
The shoppe continues not to be open for walk-in trade at this time.
However, if you wish to pick up your order at the store, call ahead and we can leave a package outside the door.
Most items due into the shoppe in a week or two.
Thank you for your continued support.
Rules…
Libertad! A Supplement for the Popular Blitzkrieg Commander IV Contains 23 new army lists for the various factions present in this conflict, plus five historical scenarios complete with maps by Henry Hyde, and new rules for Line Commanders, Street Barricades, Molotov Cocktails, and more. A copy of Blitzkrieg Commander IV is required to use this supplement. $12.00 USD
Boardgames…
Great Crisis of Frederick II: Strategic Board Game The beautiful game map (very useful for miniatures campaigns) covers almost the whole central European theater of war, including the sites of the major historical battles. The game runs until December 1763, or until victory conditions are fulfilled. Includes 198 large unit counters out of 360 counters total and 32 tactics cards. $79.00 USD
Uniform Guides…
Prussian General Staff: Military Colours Vol. 12 This volume provides a thorough survey of both the uniforms and the function of the Prussian staff of the Napoleonic Wars, including the tactics developed for the Prussian Army post-1812. The huge number of illustrations include superb artwork by Stanislav Lyulin. $28.00 USD
French Infantry of Louis XV, Volume 3: Military Colours Vol. 13 Foreign Regiments 1760-1766. With over 400 color illustrations, this volume continues the series on the infantry of Louis XV by covering the German, Irish, Italian, Scottish and Swiss regiments. Original sources are confusing and uniforms changed throughout the period. Stephen in his characteristically meticulous way presents the best information possible. As with previous volumes, includes plethora of flag illustrations. $28.00 USD
Books…
Neither Up Nor Down: The British Army and the Campaign in Flanders 1793-1795 Britain's war against Revolutionary France is today a largely forgotten prelude to the Napoleonic Wars. The campaign in Flanders was Britain's attempt to stem the power of the new republic as it threatened to engulf its neighbors, but it was to end in disaster. Includes 51 black-and-white illustrations, 32 black-and-white maps. Chronicles the many battles and unraveling of the First Coalition as the varying fortunes of the combatants saw their armies march to and fro across the fields of Flanders. A weak and ill-equipped army led by the Duke of York struggled daily with the terrain and climate of the Low Countries, as well as the competing aims of its allies and the unrealistic expectations of its government. $55.00 USD
OMM Discount 15%, now $46.75 USD
Napoleon's German Division in Spain – Volume Three: Frankfurt Infantry Regiment and Division Princiere at Danzig Includes 11 maps, 21 orders of battle, and nine tables. The Frankfurters were not part of the German Division in the sense of the tactical command structure of the forces fighting under French command in Spain. However, they were the only other German regiment fighting alongside the French. Its history of trials, tribulations, deprivation, isolation and destruction completes the accounts of the members of that nation in Napoleon's service in the Iberian Peninsula. Battles involved include Talavera, Ocana, Vitoria, Bidassoa and Nive. This volume also includes the Frankfurt Infantry Regiment's service in the Russian campaign of 1812 and the Siege of Danzig. Also includes uniform details. $48.00 USD
Shorncliffe Lectures – Volume 6: Adam's Light Brigade (52nd, 71st & 95th Rifles) in the Netherlands and Waterloo, 1813-15 Includes nine figure illustrations, 28 maps, 21 orders of battle, and 19 tables. Complete re-write of the earlier Shorncliffe Lectures of Volume 2. It explores Sir Thomas Graham's campaign in liberating the Netherlands from December 1813 to May 1814. A mixture of new recruits and convalescent veterans of the 2/52nd and 95th Rifles were dispatched from Shorncliffe in Kent. These men remained in the Netherlands and formed Adams's Light Brigade at Waterloo. These were among the most experienced troops available to Wellington. $33.00 USD
The Waterloo Archive, Volume XI: British Sources Some illustrations and maps in text. In particular, two extensive Brigade Order books from Vivian's 6th Cavalry Brigade, plus more new accounts including officers of the 52nd and 32nd Foot, commentaries on the 1st Foot Guards, and two lengthy transcripts of court martials of two officers from the 32nd for conduct at Waterloo. $40.00 USD
The Waterloo Archive, Volume XII: British Sources Further contemporary accounts including James Smithies of 1st Dragoons, John Luard of 16th Dragoons, and Thomas Taylor of 10th Hussars. The infantry include Mathew Clay and less-well-known accounts from the Light Brigade. But this volume also includes order books of the period, including those by Colonel Charles Broke for the daily movements of the cavalry, and also General Adam's Brigade Orders for the Light Division, plus others. $40.00 USD
Wellington at Bay: The Battle of Villamuriel, 25 October 1812 The Battle of Villamuriel was the largest engagement of Wellington's retreat from Burgos in 1812. Twice as many men were involved as in the better-known actions at Villadrigo/Venta del Pozo two days earlier. Includes twelve black-and-white maps, five color plates, three black-and-white and six color photos, numerous tables. Improves significantly on previous accounts in the campaign histories by Napier, Fortescue, Oman and Divall. Archival sources from Great Britain, France, Spain, and Portugal have been used to build a coherent and balanced account. The orders of battle are detailed, and the military experience of both the commanders and their units is provided. Detailed maps of the deployment of both forces throughout the action are provided. A detailed breakdown of the casualties on both sides is also given. $40.00 USD
OMM Discount 15%, now $34.00 USD
The Chaco War: 1932-1935 – Fighting in Green Hell Concise history of first modern conflict in South America, with the full background, the military mobilization and deployment of the Bolivian and Paraguayan armed forces, and all of the battles. Includes an exclusive collection of photographs from the archives of the Institute of History and Military Museum of Ministry of National Defense of Paraguay, and several private archives in Paraguay and Bolivia. $30.00 USD
OMM Discount 15%, now $25.50 USD
Trinidad 1990: The Caribbean's Islamist Insurrection On 27 July 1990, a radical Afro-Trinidadian Islamist group, the Jamaat-al-Muslimeen, led by Imam Yasin Abu Bakr – an Afro-Trinidadian convert to Islam previously known as Lennox Philip, and a former policeman – launched an armed insurrection with 113 of his followers. Their attack quickly sacked the entire leadership of the local government: the then-Prime-Minister of Trinidad, Arthur N.R. Robinson, most of his cabinet, and several opposition members of Parliament, plus the staff of the government-owned television and radio networks were held hostage for six dramatic days. The parliament building, television, and radio studios were occupied by armed insurgents and were severely damaged during the standoff with security forces that ensued. The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service collapsed within the first hour of the insurrection, abandoning the capital city, Port of Spain, and the military took hours to assemble a viable fighting force. This book details the background, the insurrection, and the military operation that crushed it. Illustrated with maps, color profiles, and more than 100 authentic photographs from local archives. $30.00 USD
OMM Discount 15%, now $25.50 USD
And Don't Forget the Magazines
Miniature Wargames: Issue #451 Articles include: Carnevale: Scenario – Investigate 18th Century Venice after the Rent in the Sky opens! Includes With free Barnabotti resin miniature and painting instructions; Send 3 and 4 pence: Is Historical Wargaming Dying?; Command Decision: Part 2 of 2 on Spartan Warfare; Blore Heath: War of the Roses scenario for Lion Rampant rules; Rio Grande Part 1 of three-parter with details of establishing a Republic in Texas during 1839, plus uniform illustrations; Aliens: Short guide to gaming with famous movie xenomorphs and an approach to a show game in 54mm; Practical Wargames Scenery: Build a stone cottage from scratch; Club Spotlight: Essex Warriors Wargames Club; Defence in Depth: Figure and rules reviews; Quartermaster: Terrain and accessories reviews; Forward Observer: News; Recce: Seven book reviews; Last Word: Chris Swan. $9.00 USD
More at the Website…
Visit onmilitarymatters.com for all stocked items. If in doubt about an item or you wish to order, email militarymatters@att.net or phone 609-466-2329. Thank you for your continued support.
