OMM roams the world looking for rules, books, and figures. Here's a selection of interesting items:
THE ROMAN CONQUESTS: Vol. 1 Italy
THE ROMAN CONQUESTS: Vol. 2 Spain
THE ROMAN CONQUESTS: Vol. 3 Macedonia & Greece
All three books from the U.K. cover the wars of the Romans in those areas. Each about 200 pages, each $40 USD. Here in two to three weeks.
TMP Special: Mention TMP and take 15% off: each Roman Conquests now $34 USD.
WAR OF ALEXANDER'S SUCCESSORS 323-281 BC: Vol. 2 The Diadochi (Successors) were professionals who had learned the art of war under Alexander and few died a peaceful death. Battles, Tactics, Siege & Naval Warfare. Maps, illustrations, biblio, index. 1 vol, 224 pgs, $40 USD
TMP Special: Mention TMP and take 15% off Alexander's Successors: now $34 USD.
BIG 54mm Plastics from U.K.
Victrix 54mm Napoleonic British Peninsular Infantry Flank Companies: 16 figures including officers, standard bearers, NCOs, and drummers. Separate back packs, sword scabbards, muskets and pistols. Separate heads dozens of arms allowing endless pose combinations. Big 54mm scale. $32 USD. Here in two to three weeks.
US Scenario Books
BATTLES OF THE SEVEN YEARS WAR: Austria vs Prussia - 8.5x11, nine scenarios from Lobositz 1756 to Freiburg 1762. Each scenario includes historical summary, detailed battle map, order of battle. For use with Volley & Bayonet, useful for most rules. 1 vol, 62 pgs, 2009, U.S., Test of Battle Games, new-softcover $20 USD (in stock)
IN THE CLUTCHES OF EAGLES: Fallschirmjager 1939-45 - An overview history of the Fallschrimjager, along with detailed divisional O/Bs for 1941, 1942 and as they expanded 1943. Ten historical battles from Holland to Normandy. Maps, o/bs, scenario notes. 1 vol, 68 pgs, 2009, U.S., Test of Battle Games, new-softcover $22 USD (in stock)
From Spain:
LOS GRANDES ASEDIOS EN LA RECONQUISTA DE LA IBERIA - 9x12, covers all the major sieges from Barcelonia 800, Toledo 1048, Valcenia 1092 thru Granada 1491. Color illust, photos and maps. 1 vol, 206 pgs, 2009, SPAIN, ALMENA PUBLICATION, NEW-softcover SPANISH text, $40 USD (in two to three weeks)
LA BATTALLA DE TORO 1476 - Covers the conflict between King and nobles and the clash between Portugal and Castile. Color plates and b/w maps and illustrations. 1 vol, 80 pgs, 2009, SPAIN, ALMENA EDICIONES, new-pb SPANISH text, $24 USD (in two to three weeks)
LA BATALLA DE LOS CASTILLEJOS: Guerra de Africa 1859-60, v2 in this series. Covers the Spanish advance to Tetuan, color and b/w plates, illust. 1 vol, 80 pgs, 2009, SPAIN, ALMENA EDICIONES, new-pb SPANISH text $24 USD (in two to three weeks)
From Australia:
COMBAT CAMERA NO 2: Onslaught: The German Invasion of Soviet Russia - The author uses 90 photos taken by ordinary German soldiers to chronicle the summer of 1941. Full-color artwork. 1 vol, 64 pgs, 2009, AUSTRALIA, THE FACTORY, new-softcover, available late NOV. $30 USD
From France:
5TH AIRFORCE - 8x10, full color with 120 photos and 200 color profiles. The first real reference published on the colors and markings of the 5th Airforce. 1 vol, 112 pgs, 2009, FRANCE, HISTOIRE & COLL'S, new-softcover $35 USD (in two to three weeks)
TMP Special: Pre-order the 5th Air Force by the end of November and take 15% off: now $29.75 USD.
From Estonia:
THE TANK BATTLE AT PRAGA: July-September 1944 - The 4th SS Panzer Corps vs the 1st Belorussian Front. 60+ pages of color maps and illust/drawings. The counterattack that stalled the Soviet entry into Warsaw. 1 vol, 272 pgs, 2009, ESTONIA, LEANDOER EKHOLM, new-hardcover $45 USD. This is from the same publisher which did Tanks in the Winter War.
TMP Special: Pre-order Praga by the end of November and take 15% off: now $38.25 USD.
And don't forget the magazines:
Against the Odds 27: Falaise Pocket (includes wargame) $35 USD
TMP Special: Pre-order ATO by the end of November and take 15% off: now $29.75 USD.
BATTLE GAMES MAGAZINE #20 ( $10 USD)
MINIATURE WARGAMES: #320 DEC 2009 ( $8 USD).
And more at the OMM website: onmilitarymatters.com