OMM: Uniform Guides, Rules & Discounted WWII Books & Games

RULES...

A GOOD DUSTING - gaming actions from the Sudan War 1884-1885 and the Egyptian Revolt of 1882. They include the mechanisms players will need to play out a game to a successful conclusion within two to three hours on a table about 7' x 4'. Rules are supplemented by almost 40 full color illustrations of games in action, together with studies of individual units and vignettes, supplemented with a simple map for campaign games, a sample scenario to get you started, and an outline timeline of the Sudan War from 1883-1885. A short but useful book list is also included to help beginners ease themselves into the period. $20 USD (here in two to three weeks)

STONEWALL: The Battles of General T.J. Jackson, CSAFire & Fury. $24 USD (here in two to three weeks)

UNIFORM GUIDES...

HISTORY OF JAPANESE ARMOR: Volume 1 - Yayoi Period to Muromachi Period: Learn about how the various types of armor were developed, the parts that come together to make the armor, and how armor was used strategically and historically. Fascinating! Japanese text and beautiful illustrations by Ritta Nakanishi, with English translations by HLJ's Brian Keaney. $38 USD (available mid September)

HISTORY OF JAPANESE ARMOR: Volume 2 - Warring States to Edo Period: $38 USD (available mid September)

BRITAIN'S GERMAN ALLIES: The Armies of Hanover, Brunswick & The King's German Legion 1793-1815: Composition, organization, and uniforms of the German troops in British service and the Hanoverian and Brunswick forces which formed a significant part of the allied army which defeated Napoleon at Waterloo. Richly illustrated with contemporary prints and original paintings by Bob Marrion, this book will prove to be an invaluable resource for historians, modelers and wargamers alike. $50 USD (here in two to three weeks)

GO STRONG INTO THE DESERT: The Mahdist Uprising in Sudan 1881-85 - A Military History and Uniform Guide: Expert Mike Snook has recently returned from serving in the Sudan and has once again approached the old interpretations of Victorian military history with a fresh eye, an inquiring mind, and his reader's enjoyment at heart. Go Strong into the Desert focuses in close detail on the combat waged across the Sudan, and is characterized by absorbing blow-by-blow narratives of what actually happened during such dramatic actions. Analysis, copious illustrations, contemporary sketches, maps, detailed orders of battle, a comprehensive guide to the dress and equipment of the participants on both sides, modern photography of the virtually unchanged battlefields, and more than 30 full-color uniform plates by renowned sculptor, artist and designer Michael Perry. $48 USD (here in two to three weeks)

TO THE LAST BULLET: Germany's War on 3 Fronts: Part 1 - The East: 25 pages of full-color illustrations showing over seventy vehicles from the last year of the war on the Eastern Front. Limited run of 1000 copies. $35 USD (here in two to three weeks)

AND DISCOUNTED WWII BOOKS...

ERICH VON MANSTEIN: Hitler's Master Strategist: Though an undoubtedly brilliant military leader - whose achievements, considering the forces at his disposal, cast those of Patton, Rommel, MacArthur, and Montgomery in the pale - surprisingly little is known about Manstein himself, save for his own memoir and the accolades of his contemporaries. In this new book from Casemate, we finally have a full portrait of the man, including his campaigns, and an analysis of what precisely kept a genius such as Manstein harnessed to such a dark cause. $33.00 USD (here in two to three weeks)

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ROER RIVER BATTLES: Germany's Stand at the Westwall, 1944-45: Drawing on primary Wehrmacht and U.S. sources, including battle analysis and daily situation and after-action reports, The Roer River Battles provides insight into the desperate German efforts to keep a conquering enemy at the borders of their homeland. Tactical maps down to battalion level help clarify the very fluid nature of the combat. Combined, they serve to explain not just how, but why decisions were made and events unfolded, and how reality often differed from doctrine in one of the longest U.S. campaigns of World War II. $33.00 USD (here in two to three weeks)

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AND DISCOUNTED WWII WARGAMES...

ARNHEM: The Farthest Bridge: New Fire & Movement combat system that's designed so players can augment their units with 'support fire' during the course of the turns. 17 x 22 inch (43 x 56 cm) terrain map, 100 die-cut counters, one Standard Rules booklet for this series, and one Exclusive Rules booklet for this title. $20.00 USD (available late September 2010)

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AACHEN: First to Fall: Fire & Movement combat system. Attritional design of the new Combat Results Table simulates the true nature of battles in Europe. Units are typically two-sided formations that can incur casualties, accurately replicating the realities of combat and the high losses sustained by both sides during the actual fighting in Aachen. Winning the battle is thus a matter of maneuver, firepower and asset management. $20.00 USD (available late August 2010)

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OTHER DISCOUNTED WARGAMES...

CHALONS: The Fate of Europe: Battles of the Ancient World system, 17 x 22 inch (43 x 56 cm) terrain map, 100 die-cut counters, one Standard Rules booklet for this series, and one Exclusive Rules booklet for this title. $20.00 USD (available late September 2010)

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STONES RIVER: Turning Point in Tennessee: Utilizes the all-new Musket & Saber Combat System, which presents a simple yet accurate portrayal of warfare during the American Civil War. The combat system is intuitive, including all the details that characterized battle during the Civil War while also simulating the unique aspects of 19th century warfare. Units can become weakened and rout; attackers can pursue, and the fortunes of war can intervene at any time. Cavalry can rip open enemy lines and shred fleeing units, and reserves must be ready to plug holes or secure a line of retreat. $20.00 USD (available late August 2010)

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S&T #264 - SHILOH: Bloody April, 1862: Design by Paul Koenig uses an evolution of the old-Avalon Hill classic, Gettysburg '77. Each game turn equals one hour, and each hex on the map represents 100 yards. Units of maneuver are double-sided brigades. Rules cover: roads, surprise, fatigue, rout, organization, ranged fire, reinforcements, army organization, gunboats, night, and more. There are three scenarios: one for each day and a combined look at the entire two-day battle. Historical set-ups are provided for all scenarios. The short scenarios can be completed in about four hours. The game includes a 34x22 hex map and 176 large-sized NATO-style, back-printed units. Solitaire play is doable. $30.00 USD (available late August 2010)

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AND DON'T FORGET MINIATURES WARGAMES...

MINIATURE WARGAMES: #329 - Sept 2010: Cover story - Bish, Bash, Boshin: The Naval Battles That Forged Japan. Also Hexham 1464, The Coa 1810, and Little Inkerman 1854. 1 vol, 84 pgs 2010 U.K., PIREME PUBLISHING LTD, new - softcover, $8.00 USD (here in two to three weeks)

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WARGAMING ON A BUDGET: Gaming Constrained by Money or Space by Iain Dickie. Offers sound practical advice on buying and building your armies (should you opt for metal, plastic or even card, and in which scale), gaming tables, terrain, buildings and even storage solutions. $30 USD (here now, can ship in a week)

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