Miniatures, magazines, a trio of Roman books, and more are coming to the OMM shoppe, due in a couple weeks unless otherwise noted.
ROMANS…
UNIFORMS OF THE ROMAN WORLD: An Illustrated Encyclopedia Another in the wonderful series offers a detailed study of the armies of Rome and their enemies, including the Etruscans, Gauls, Huns, Sassaids, Persians, and Turks. $35.00 USD (available in late February)
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THE COMPLETE ROMAN LEGIONS Part I examines the legions of the Republic from Rome's foundation to Caesar's legions and those of Octavian and Mark Antony in the civil wars. Part II provides 'biographies' of all forty-five legions from 31 BC to the Third Century AD. Part III discusses the legions of Late Antiquity in the declining years of Rome's hegemony. Datafiles on each legion and detailed box features on major topics complement the text. $40.00 USD Due in Late February.
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THE COMPLETE ROMAN ARMY 8" x 10", 150+ black-and-white illust, 100+ color illustrations. This book is the first to examine in detail not just the Early Imperial Army, but also the citizens' militia of the Republic and the army of the later Empire. The unprecedented scope and longevity of Roman military success is placed in the context of ordinary soldiers' daily lives, whether spent in the quiet routine of a peaceful garrison or in arduous campaign and violent combat. Key battles and tactics are described, and there are brief biographies of the great commanders. $27.00 USD
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MINIATURES
KV-2 Soviet Heavy Tank 1:100 (15mm) Suitable for Combat Action Command, Flames of War, or other rulesets, at a great price. Snap Kit requires no glue to assemble this plastic model. 1:100 (15mm) scale. $5.00 USD Due in early March.
BOOKS…
THE ARMY OF THE DUCHY PARMA AND PIACENZA: The Troops of Maria Luigia 1814-1847 Result of long and meticulous research, this book deals with the history, organization, uniforms, and weapons of the army of the Duchy of Parma and Piacenza during the reign of Marie Louise (1814-1847). Fully illustrated with color drawings and maps, and includes tables of uniform notes of famous illustrators (Fattorini, Work, etc.). $38.00 USD [Italian text]
MERCENARIES AND THEIR MASTERS – Warfare in Renaissance Italy Reprint of Michael Mallett's classic study of Renaissance warfare in Italy. The book concentrates on the 15th Century, a confused period of turbulence and transition, when standing armies were formed in Italy and more modern types of military organization took hold across Europe. But it also looks back to the Middle Ages and the 14th Century, and forward to the Italian wars of the 16th Century. $40.00 USD In Stock
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FIRST BATTLE OF POLOTSK On August 17, 1812, the first Russian infantry corps, led by Wittgenstein, attacked the French positions, forcing the French to withdraw. French reinforcements arrived and Oudinot delivered a counter-attack against the center. Oudinot was wounded, and command fell to Laurent St. Cyr. This book combs Russian sources for accounts of the battle, shedding new light about French and Russian operations before, during, and after the battle. $198.00 USD [French text]
A-4 SKYHAWK: WALK AROUND Illustrated with 205 photographs, color profiles, and detailed line drawings. $19.00 USD
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USS SARATOGA – Squadron at Sea Profusely illustrated with 383 color and black-and-white photos capturing the ship, her crew, and aircraft, supplemented by eleven line-drawings and 25 color renderings. $30.00 USD
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AND DON'T FORGET THE MAGAZINES…
WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED: Issue #304 February 2013 Theme: Operation Market Garden for FoW. Also includes: SCALP! PART ONE: Backdrop for a nice little French and Indian Wars campaign with a scenario covering a raid on a logging party; DACHSHUNDS AND BULLDOGS: Building WWI battlefield; EVOLUTION OF THE TANK: Introduction; and more. $8.50 USD
TRADITION #265 January-February 2013 Cover photo: Portrait of a surgeon of the Grand Army. Also includes: The Military Hierarchy: Ranks and Functions; Malta 1798 Insurrection; Eagles in Spain: 15th Line; The Fight at Wilkomir (June 1812); The Kurtka: 1st Regiment of Polish Light Horse; and regular columns. $15.00 USD [French text]
SOLDATANI #98 January-February 2013 Includes: Italians in Africa 1885 54mm, Kingdom Come Superman Sixth, Regiment Guide 1860 54mm, Heinz Guderian 1:10, Hunter of the Alps 54mm Officer, Crecy 1346 30mm, Brescia Show 2012, and more. $14.00 USD [Italian text]
GLOIRE & EMPIRE #46: Napoleon in Russia, Moscow The Russians concentrated their forces and encircled the troops of Murat in the trap at Taroutino (also known by the French name Vinkovo). With luck, but also thanks to the skill of Murat and the intelligence of Prince Poniatowski, the French and their allies managed to thwart yet another Russian maneuver. The defeat was actually announced as a half-victory (as noted in our book The Battle of Taroutino) as the French came out of the Russian trap with limited damage. $28.00 USD [French text] $28.00 USD
PRETORIEN #25 The Battle of Pharsale Cover: Battle of Pharsalus. Also: Sumer et son armee; Les guerres daciques; Le chateau de Duras; La derniere victoire de Jeanne d'Arc; and La bataille de Sempach. $18.00 USD [French text]
AND MORE ON THE OMM WEBSITE…
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