adds artillery to his soft-plastic Union forces.
And here's your wargaming forecast: Every miniature will be painted, based and used on the tabletop for a game. April Fools! Well, hope springs eternal…
As for the following items, most will be coming to the shoppe in early- to mid-April.
Rules…
Men of Bronze: Ancient Greek Hoplite Battles Wargame that allows you to play out Classical Greek hoplite battles on the tabletop. Players are Strategoi (generals) leading phalanxes of bronze-clad warriors in pursuit of fame, glory and the honor of their city-states. To win such prizes, however, you must prove your mettle, display your valor, and bring the other Strategoi to their knees! Designed to recreate small battles or larger skirmishes with 50 to 80 figures per side, each army will have its own unique mix of rules, advantages, backgrounds and abilities. Strategoi must understand and appreciate the strengths and weaknesses of their forces in order to win glory on the battlefield. Of course, there's no telling what tricks a rival Strategos might have up their tunic sleeves. Available late April. $20.00 USD
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Ospreys…
269 European Ironclads 1860-75: The Gloire Sparks the Great Ironclad Arms Race. New Vanguard series. When the Gloire slid down the Toulon slipway in 1859, it changed seapower forever. With this ship, the world's first oceangoing ironclad, France had a warship that could sink any other, and which was proof against the guns of any wooden ship afloat. Instantly, an arms race began between the great navies of Europe – first to build their own ironclads, and then to surpass each other's technology and designs. As both armor and gun technology rapidly improved, naval architects found new ways to mount and protect guns. The ram briefly came back into fashion, and Italian and Austro-Hungarian fleets fought the ironclad era's great battle at Lissa. By the end of this revolutionary period, the modern battleship was becoming recognizable, and new naval powers were emerging to dominate Europe's waters. Available late April. $19.00 USD
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137 A6M Zero-Sen Aces 1940-42. Aircraft of the Aces series. This volume, the first of two on the A6M Zero-sen, covers the use of the A6M2 variant from its debut in China to the Solomons Campaign, and also tells the story of the A6M2-N Rufe floatplane fighter aces. Available late April. $24.00 USD
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227 Armies of the Baltic Independence Wars: 1918-20. Elite series. Offers a concise but detailed introduction to this whole theater of war, focusing on the Estonian, Latvian, Lithuanian and relevant German and Russian forces, plus Finnish, Danish and Swedish contingents. For each region, there is a detailed map, as well as meticulous orders-of-battle and insignia charts. Detailed for the first time in the English language, this fascinating book concisely tells the story of the birth of these Baltic nation states. Available late April. $20.00 USD
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Books…
Two Handed Sword: History, Design and Use Explains how, from the late-13th Century, technological advances made the development of larger swords requiring both hands both possible and desirable. Includes origins in Germany to development and divergence into regional variations. He examines the evidence for their use on the battlefield over 300 years, most notably in the hands of the Swiss, the German landsknechts, and the Scottish clans, before considering their later use in fencing and as ceremonial weapons. Practical advice on fighting with the two-handed sword is also given, drawing on contemporary fencing manuals. The detailed and informative text is beautifully enhanced by dozens of illustrations. $34.00 USD
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Rome: Republic into Empire – The Civil Wars of the First Century BCE Looks at the political and social reasons why Rome repeatedly descended into civil war in the early 1st Century BCE, and why these conflicts continued for most of the century. It describes and examines the protagonists, their military skills, their political aims, and the battles they fought and lost. It discusses the consequences of each battle, and how the final conflict led to a seismic change in the Roman political system with the establishment of an autocratic empire. Offers a rare insight into the wars, battles and politics of this most turbulent and consequential of ancient world centuries; in so doing, it gives us an eloquent and exciting political, military and social history of ancient Rome during one of its most cataclysmic and crucial periods, explaining why and how the civil wars led to the establishment of one of the greatest empires the world has known. $40.00 USD
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General Sir Ralph Abercromby and the French Revolutionary Wars: 1792-1801 Bio throws new light onto Britain's position during the late 18th Century, focusing on its military affairs and the expeditionary forces led by Abercromby during the conflict. As tension between Britain and France grew after the convulsions of the French Revolution, the British decided to wage an economic war by attacking French colonial possessions, and money and men were sent to campaign on the continent. Abercromby was the most notable British general to exercise command of these expeditions, and his actions and experiences are central to the narrative. He led British forces during the disastrous campaign in Flanders, achieved some success in St. Lucia and Trinidad, failed at Den Helder, and finally triumphed in Egypt where he lost his life in 1801. $50.00 USD
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War Without Pity: In the South Indian Peninsula 1798-1813: The Letter Book of Lieutenant-Colonel Valentine Blacker Blacker's active service as a young cavalry officer in Southern India covered several wars and rebellions. He was wounded, suffered disease and the loss of many friends. From the day of his arrival, for the next 15 years, he wrote regularly to his father until the latter's death in 1813. The letters to some extent expose the truth of how the British held India. Rebellion was ruthlessly crushed, wounded executed on the battlefield, and if besieged garrisons failed to surrender, after a successful storm, they were put to the sword. The correspondence ceases in 1813, but Valentine's career progressed until the end of the 3rd Maratha and Pindari War of 1817-1819, when he was the the Quartermaster General of the Madras Army, and wrote A Memoir of the Operations of the British Army in India. In 1823, he was promoted to Lieut. Col. and appointed Surveyor General of India at Calcutta, where he died in 1826. $50.00 USD
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All Hell Can't Stop Them: The Battles for Chattanooga—Missionary Ridge and Ringgold, November 24-27, 1863 This sequel to Battle Above the Clouds details the dramatic final actions of the battles for Chattanooga: Missionary Ridge and the final Confederate rearguard action at Ringgold, where Patrick Cleburne held Grant's Federals at bay and saved the Army of Tennessee from further disaster. $15.00 USD
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The Yellowlegs: Story of the U.S. Cavalry Reprint of a 1966 publication. Much of the early military history of the United States is dominated by the exploits of its horse-soldiers. In this comprehensive and lively account, the author – who was himself an enthusiastic horseman – narrates the major events and characters of the U.S. Cavalry's formative, and, some might say fruitful, years. $35.00 USD
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The Japanese Destroyer Suzutsuki: 1945 Suzutsuki was the third ship from the series of the most powerful Akizuka destroyers, designed specifically as anti-aircraft defense ships, whose main armament consisted of eight universal 100mm caliber guns with excellent ballistic characteristics. 122 profiles plus a double-sided A2 sheet with modeling plans. $37.00 USD
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The Battleship HMS Prince of Wales Prince of Wales was a King George V-class battleship of the Royal Navy. She was originally named King Edward VIII, but upon the abdication of Edward VIII, the ship was renamed even before she had been laid down. This occurred on New Year's Day 1937 at Cammel Lairds at their Birkenhead shipyard, and hull took just over two years to build. She was launched on 4 May 1939 by the Princess Royal, and she was fitting out when war was declared in September. Includes 160 profiles and B2-size sheet. $37.00 USD
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Historical Wargames…
Zeppelin Raider: Imperial German Naval Airships – Wargame Players will find it challenging to survive an entire tour from 1914 to 1918, at which time, if still alive, you will surrender at base, having done your part on the front lines. If desired, a player may start with a more advanced model of Zeppelin which may actually increase their chances to survive. You may start at any month/year you wish, but notice that some Zeppelins are available right away, but others are not available until later. Players may be reassigned to a newer model of Zeppelin under some circumstances, but typically will stay in the same airship until the end of game or until shot down in flames, sunk, or wrecked in a crash landing.
The object of the game is to conduct numerous missions which include two main types: bombing missions are required to bomb a specific geographic location in England (London, for example), whereas scouting missions are required to scout a specific location in the North Sea. Players are not limited by the mission parameters for success, as you may choose to bomb or successfully scout somewhere else. The success of each mission can result in promotion and crew advancement. Just as in the real war, the game system involves a great deal of chance (as was the case historically), but ultimate success rests on the decisions you make during your career. $79.00 USD
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And Don't Forget the Magazines…
Painting War: Issue #9 – Holy War Awesome special issue on how to paint Crusader armies. More than 25 different miniatures painted by Carlos Calatayud, and a complete painting guide. $28.00 USD
More on the Website…
Visit onmilitarymatters.com for all our stock in the shoppe. If you need additional information, don't hesitate to email militarymatters@att.net or phone 609-466-2329. We are also offering used books and wargames (usually one copy each) on our website. Note that if you subscribed to our e-Flyer, you would have had first crack at them. Just drop an email to us to be put on our email list.
