OMM's news item here can't compete with Super Bowl adverts, but then again, you won't find an impressive array of new uniform guides in an ad... and don't forget the rules, minis, scenario books, and more heating up the table.
IMPORTED FROM ITALY...
(and all books are in stock)
THE BATTLE OF TANNENBERG-GRUNWALD 1410: The Teutonic Knights' Grave - Tannenberg was the first battle won against the Order. The great battle has two names for a reason. The place where the battle took place is called 'hill of the firs' (Tannenberg in German language), but around it there was a forest of low trees, 'the green forest' (in German dialect Grunwald) and a village called Grunfeld. The battle was described in a 'Chronica Conflictus' contained in 'Rerum scriptores Prussicarum' and 'Historiae Poloniae' by the Polish priest Jan Dlugosz, whose father directly participated in the battle, and who interviewed many other known survivors. Includes eight full-color pages, with many b/w illustrations and maps. Italian text, but English captions to images. All color plates have full English translations. $32 USD
KNIGHTS AT JOUSTS AND TOURNAMENTS: During XV & XVI Century: Volume 1 - This two-book set covers knights' participation in jousts and tournaments during the golden years between 1400 and 1500, where they fought for honor, glory, wealth, and the most coveted prize of them all - the favor of the ladies. Rules, judging, and pageantry are all covered, from the earliest tournaments to the last years of competition, complemented with gorgeous full-color uniform plates and many black and white illustrations. Each volume includes 12 full-color pages, with many b/w illustrations. Italian text, but English captions to images. All color plates have full English translations. $32 USD per volume.
THE IMPERIAL ARMY in the Age of Prince Eugene of Savoy 1690-1720: The infantry - Volume 1, 2, 3 - Eugene, Prince of Savoia-Carignano and Count of Soissons, became a general at 24 years old and a Field- Marshal at 27. He is considered to be the most famous commander of the history of the Imperial army. When the French king refused him entry to the army, Eugene went to Austria, where he soon showed his worth not only on the field of battle, but in the field of diplomacy where he was known throughout Europe as 'the secret emperor.' This three volume series examines the Imperial Army's organization, equipment, and uniforms as well as its history and evolution to the time of the great Italian captains. Each volume includes eight full-color pages, with many b/w illustrations and maps. Italian text, but English captions to images. All color plates have full English translations. $32 USD per volume.
KINGDOM OF ITALY: ITALIAN ARMY 1805-14 - Volume 1: The Infantry. The first seeds for the eventual unification of Italy in 1861 began with the aftereffects of the French Revolution with the birth in 1805 of the Kingdom of Italy, which was itself derived from the Republic Cisalpino Cispadana. Through the next decade, Italian autonomy rose and fell with the pace of the Napoleonic wars, but was ever driven by the rule of law, helped in part by the legislation by Napoleon. Includes eight full-color pages, with many b/w illustrations and maps. Italian text, but English captions to images. All color plates have full English translations. $32.00 USD
FOREIGN VOLUNTEERS and INTERNATIONAL BRIGADES in SPAIN: 1936-39. The International Brigades were volunteer military units composed of foreigners who fought on the side of the Second Spanish Republic during the Spanish Civil War. Motivated to fight on political or social grounds, they made their way to Spain independently of the Spanish government. Originally, there was no real organization to the streams of volunteers arriving from every quarter of the world, but eventually, the units evolved into brigades. Includes eight full-color pages, with many b/w illustrations and maps. Italian text, but English captions to images. All color plates have full English translations. $32 USD
ABYSSINIAN SKIES: Memories and Shots of an Italian Volunteer in the Ethiopian War 1935-36 - This is the first book of the WAR series in color and based on memoirs of an Italian soldier who fought in the war. In this series, several black and white images are 'recolored' by our artists with the help of special software to obtain wonderful and new images of the war. Abyssian sky offers an interesting research about the Italian-Ethiopian war of 1935-36. The last great colonial conflict of the 20th century also found aviation playing an important part with bombardments and use of deadly gas. Includes 12 full-color pages, with many b/w illustrations and maps. Italian text, but English captions to images. All color plates have full English translations. $32 USD
Dadi & Piombo (Dice & Lead): Issue #44. OK, not a uniform guide per se, but it contains lots of photos of miniatures and is from Italy. Contents of this issue include: The Go-Daigo's Revolution (Samurai), The Parthians (with lists for Impetus and notes for DBMM), Zombie: 28mm comparison and fast play rules, How to organize a convention, Crisis 2010 show report, El Campesino Scenario for Song of Drums and Shakos, and more. [Italian and English text] $10.00 USD (available late February)
MORE UNIFORM GUIDES...
(all available late February)
Historical Description of the Clothing and Arms of the Russian Army - Full color, seminal work was originally published in 1841-1862 as a limited edition work. Particular attention has been paid to the description of the combat groups and the servants of the unit weapons. Illustrated. This gorgeous book is perfect for the connoisseur or an excellent introduction to the world of Russian military uniforms and equipment. 256 pgs [Russian text] $125.00 USD
POLISH ARMY UNDER NAPOLEON: Polish Legions in Italy - Danube Legion, Polish-Italian Legion, and North Legion. Oversized at 9.5x13 inches, the book includes 116 full color/full page illustrations. Polish text, but English captions and summary. Also includes three maps that show the areas where Polish soldiers entered into combat: Italian Peninsula, Danube area and Santo Domingo. Polish text, but English captions. $149.00 USD
1940 LE SOLDAT FRANCAIS: Vol 2: France 1940 Army Catalog Uniforms, Equipments, Weapons, and Insignia - Thanks to more than 10 years of research and analysis of military archives, pictures, and equipment, Bellec reviews all the uniforms, weapons, and equipment used by infantrymen, gunners, troopers, sappers, and medics in the continental and Scandinavian theaters of operations. The items are shown in color with all the details needed for clear identification. Because of the unequaled range and the variety of the items presented - some of which are very rare - this work is a must for all French 1940 memorabilia collectors. This book is also important for those interested in WWI equipment because of the numbers of items inherited from this period and the detailed presentation of the tools, harnesses, small items of equipment, and collective weapons. Oversized at 9 x 12 inches, it contains a whopping 884 images. French text. $50 USD
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FRENCH ARMY 1940 - This, the 13th book in the 'Officers and Soldiers' collection, shows the French Army during the Phoney War and the French Campaign in May-June 1940. Continuing the work - started two years ago by Andre Jouineau in the two volumes dealing with the 1914-1918 armies - given over to an almost exhaustive survey of French Army uniforms and outfits during the two World Wars, this volume shows almost 60 color plates with no less than 300 uniforms, several dozen insignia and equipment illustrations. Particular attention has been paid to the description of the combat groups and the servants of the unit weapons. Andre Jouineau, figurines maker and collector, has worked with Histoire & Collections for more than 16 years. His uniforms plates, which have been fully carried out using data processing, have made him a pioneer in this field. $20 USD
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D-DAY PARATROOPERS Vol. 1: U.S. Airborne Divisions - Oversized at 9x12 inches, the book contains hundreds of b/w and color photos and illustrations of all aspects of U.S. paratrooper uniforms, equipment, weapons, and insignia. Includes orders of battle and insignia for 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions dropped on D-Day in 1944. Illustrated throughout in full color. $45.00 USD
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WARGAMING RULES...
DIE FIGHTING: Horse and Musket Period 1700-1900 - Die Fighting is a tactical wargame ruleset for the period 1700-1900 published in a 54-page staple bound booklet with a gloss color cover and black-and-white interior pages. The rules contain many photos and examples of play, as well as suggested adjustments for the major periods covered, which include: Marlborough, Seven Years War, American War of Independence, French Revolution, Early Napoleonic (1801-1807), Late Napoleonic (1808-1815), American Civil War, Austro-Prussian War, and Franco-Prussian War. $30.00 USD
PANZER KORPS RULES RELATED...
(all available late February)
EISENKREUZ: Wehrmacht General's Handbook for Panzer Korps - Covers the complete Wehrmacht and Heer assets for use with Panzer Korps from 1939 to the end of the war at the divisional level. From brigades to foreign contingents, Eisenkreuz covers all the vehicles, weapons and organizations you will need to play. Includes all major vehicles and organizations, Brigades, Divisions, and Special Formations, the various specialized battalion formations, details organization at the Divisional Level, extensive tactics and techniques, Glossary, Panzer Korps statistics, includes Marine, Luftwaffe, and Construction contingents. A comprehensive look at the Wehrmacht for the wargamer. $40.00 USD
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BANDERAS ADELANTE!: Spanish Civil War Handbook for Panzer Korps. Designed for the wargamer in mind, BANDERAS ADELANTE! breaks down the various factions, formations, weapons, and ideologies of the Spanish Civil War. Includes 8 complete scenarios, Orders of Battle, and maps. Covers the Condor Legion, the Italian CTV, and the various International brigades as well as weapon systems. Organizes and allows the wargamer or casual historian to get a handle on the various political ideologies and diverse forces for Panzer Korps. $30.00 USD
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FORSAKEN WARRIORS: Battle Scenarios V3 of Panzer Korps. Forsaken Warriors is the third Volume in the Panzer Korps scenarios series. Complete OB's, scenarios, and maps for the following battles: Gela 43, Peel 44, Flavion 40, Turda 44, Meiktila 45, Huertgen Forest 44, Panzers on the Son 44, Mechili 41, and Bulge 44. $30.00 USD
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DON'T FORGET THE WWII PLASTIC MINIS...
15mm RUSSIAN INFANTRY: WWII Summer Uniform. 130 hard plastic 15mm miniatures depicting WWII Russian infantry in summer uniform as follows: 15 junior officers/NCOs, 95 riflemen/SMGs, and 10 light machineguns with loaders. $30.00 USD
15mm WWII RUSSIAN T34 76/85 Tanks. Five plastic, injection-moulded 15mm Russian T34 tanks in the box that are easy to assemble. Each sprue gives options to build either a T34/76 or a T34/85 and comes with a commander figure. $26.50 USD
20mm LATE WAR GERMAN INFANTRY 1943-45: 1/72 Scale. 57 hard plastic 1/72 scale miniatures depicting WWII Late War German Infantry circa 1943-45: 6 junior officers/NCOs, 39 grenadiers, and 6 light machinegun teams. $16.00 USD
AND FINALLY, A WARGAME...
S&T #267: RUSSIAN CIVIL WAR. Special edition wargame with two maps, four half counter sheets, and 32 pages of rules. Russian Civil War is a redesigned 1976 SPI multi-player wargame of the military and political conflict of 1918-1921 that abolished the Czarist regime and created the foundation of the modern Soviet Union. The basic game is designed for three to six players, each of whom controls one or more factions among the revolutionary, counter-revolutionary, nationalist, and interventionist forces that participated in the chaotic struggle to determine Russia's future. The new map now covers Central Asia and Mongolia. Additional units have been added to account for specialized formations, foreign interventionist, and nationalist forces. Additional markers have been added to represent various special events not previously covered. The rules have also been clarified, and some modifications have been made. Several optional rules have also been added. Articles in this issue include:
- Russian Civil War, 1918-23. A military history and political dissection of the conflict that shaped much of the world's history in the 75 years following it.
- Marengo. Napoleon almost lost everything in this early major battle. He cared about the damage it did to his early reputation that he kept rewriting its history for the rest of his life afterward.
- William the Conqueror. William's troubles in Britain didn't win when he 'conquered' the place in 1066. This is the story of the many follow-on wars he had to fight to secure his new realm.
- Tanks That Might've Been. U.S. armor underwent major redesign in the two decades after World War II. This is the story of that design evolution.
Issue with wargame: $50.00 USD
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As usual, more at the On Military Matters website.