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MINIATURES…
083: Templar Heroes 28mm Miniatures
Contains two heroes, Walter de Mesnil and Gilbert de Lacy. The closest thing the Templars had to a contract killer, Walter de Mesnil was a hardened one-eyed warrior who could be relied upon to follow out orders to the letter. De Lacy was a devout warrior, enthusiastic in the defense of the Holy Land. Limited to 500 models, each set comes with a numbered card. 28mm metal figures, supplied unpainted. $15.00 USD
084: Assassin Heroes 28mm Miniatures
Contains two heroes, Abu'l-Fath and Khalid the Shade. Operating out of the Greco-Roman town of Apamea, in Central Syria, Abu'l-Fath was a named assassin who took part in a 'hit' against local lord Khalaf ibn Mula'ib, in 1106. Khalid was inspired by the unknown assassin who attempted to kill Lord Edward by leaping from the shadows and thrusting a poisoned dagger toward the future king. Limited to 500 models, each set comes with a numbered card. 28mm metal figures, supplied unpainted. $15.00 USD
PULP ADVENTURE: Agents
This set will allow you build up to twelve men in suits, four women in suits, and four each of male and female bodies in tactical vests. Weapons include shotguns, pistols, MP-5s, P-90s, HKs and M-class rifles. There are also arms for checking ear-pieces and holding a briefcase. Most parts will be compatible with the other sets in this range for even more weapon and head variety. Models require assembly and painting. Bases are not included. $45.00 USD
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WARGAMING…
BLACK POWDER: Into the Valley of Death
Supplement for Black Powder, contains full details for each of the armies that fought in the Crimean War, including organizational and uniform information, as well as special rules for each of the larger-than-life generals who led them. Contains a full account of the campaign, with each of the battles and skirmishes included as scenarios, including the famous Light Brigade action at Balaklava. Those who pre-order will receive a special miniature: The Trooper. Model supplied unassembled and unpainted. $40.00 USD
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V FOR VICTORY: From Poland to Sicily, 1939-1943
Expansion for V for Victory – you will need the core rulebook to use this supplement. Contains new special rules, orders of battle, and weapons for the early war period, as well as complete army lists for France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, the Soviet Union, Belgium, Poland, Finland, and the United States of America. Three new scenarios and a campaign system expands the scope of your operations and presents new tactical challenges. Comes with an up-to-date quick reference sheet, and a new random events table specific to North Africa. $42.00 USD
SWASHBUCKLER: Duels, Skirmishes and Brawls from the Age of Adventure to the Age of Elegance 1500-1815
Tabletop rules and scenarios with full-color layouts. Whether you want to be an Elizabethan Adventurer, a Pirate Landing Party, one of four French Musketeers, or a Napoleonic Hussar dueling for honor, this book covers all of the above. Swashbuckler has four levels of rules, each increasingly more complex, each designed to reflect the style of duel from that time, building on one another to recreate a challenging game that will thrill and frustrate in equal measure. $36.00 USD
SWASHBUCKLER: Solo Add-On Pack
Contains eight pages for the solo-play rules and scenarios, plus 23 pages of full-size cards and play aids. Swashbuckler was designed for two or more players to test their wits, endurance and luck against one another. This solo system aims to be just as challenging and just as deadly. $30.00 USD
WARGAMING THE HUNDRED YEARS WAR IN SIX BATTLES
Returns to more traditional practice, promoting historical wargaming as a source of fun and learning, while giving clear guidelines on how to achieve this. Focuses on describing games as played, rather than the current trend of promoting figurine producers and commercial rules with diorama-like displays often not even taken during the game. Discusses weapons and tactics of the period in a compact but detailed way. Tells the games in terms of weapon capacities that decide tactics and explains events rather than the traditionally parochial and sometimes jingoistic accounts from traditional narratives. Each game is described in detail with an easy-to-follow sequence of pictures. $30.00 USD
THE SHIELD: Wargame Rules for Large Ancient Battles
From Bronze Age chariots to Medieval knights… step into the great battles as told in the history books – not just played, but understood. These classic-style rules let you command vast armies from the dawn of warfare to the late Middle Ages, with mechanics that reflect the tactical shifts across centuries of change. From phalanx to pike, from horse archer to heavy knight, each army fights in ways true to its time. Easy to learn, rewarding to master, the system is streamlined for fast play with minimal rules-checking; yet beneath its simplicity lies a depth that lets you explore not only history, but its might-have-beens. $16.00 USD
STRATEGY & TACTICS #356: Siege of Vienna 1683
Battles of the Age of Kings system is a grand-tactical, two-player system for battles of the latter half of the 17th Century to early 18th century. It is based on the 30 Years War battles system, with revisions to account for tactical developments of post 1648. Revisions include artillery mobility and an increase in tactical flexibility. The rules for Gates of Vienna are in three sections. The first contains the Standard Rules common to all games in the series. The second is the Optional section, which gives rules that players can use at their option or not. The third is the Exclusive Rules for each battle to include deployment, reinforcements, victory conditions, and special rules. Each hex on the map represents circa 500 meters. Each game turn represents 45 minutes to 90 minutes, depending on the intensity of the action. Most cavalry and infantry units represent one or two regiments or battalions. Each combat strength point represents 100 to 300 men, depending on the quality of the army and assignment of light guns to the unit. Each artillery unit represents four to twelve heavy or medium guns. Contains 22 x 34-inch game map and a sheet of 176 ⅝" counters. $50.00 USD
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BOOKS…
STOICISM AS A WARRIOR PHILOSOPHY: Insights on the Morality of Military Service
Can ancient philosophers really provide useful insights for the modern warfighter? How might they reconcile cosmopolitan principles with patriotic duty? Would a truly enlightened individual participate in the horrors of war? Grapples with these questions and more. Breaks down the most advanced concepts of Stoicism into plain language without oversimplifying. Exhaustively researched, steeped in original sources, and informed by examples from the cutting edge of modern conflict, builds upon ancient thinking to develop innovative theories of patriotic duty and ethical warfighting. Contains 7 black-and-white images. $20.00 USD
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THE RECONQUEST OF VANDAL AFRICA: Strategies, Operations and Tactics
A rigorous and captivating historical study that reconstructs one of the most remarkable military campaigns of Late Antiquity: the Byzantine expedition led by General Belisarius, launched to restore Africa to the dominion of the Eastern Roman Empire. Combines ancient sources with the most recent historiographical research to examine the strategic, logistical, and tactical dimensions of the campaign, along with the military organization, weaponry, and geopolitical context that made the operation possible. Particular attention is devoted to the composition of the Byzantine army, the evolution of combined-arms tactics, and the management of logistics and naval operations. $25.00 USD for hardcover, $18.00 USD for paperback.
THE BATTLE OF PAVIA 1525: From the Chronicles and Tapestries of The Capodimonte Museum
Detailed account of the city's siege, drawing upon the testimonies of chroniclers who witnessed the events firsthand. Analysis of the Capodimonte Tapestries proves essential, as these offer the most accurate visual representations of the conflict – compares their imagery with accounts from contemporary Italian, Spanish, German, and French sources, as well as with reports from participants in both the siege and the battle. Identifies the figures depicted in the tapestries and their heraldic insignia. Contains 51 black-and-white illustrations, 16 pages of color plates, and 6 black-and-white maps. $40.00 USD
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NO MORE TIME TO LOSE: The Battle of Kahlenberg and the Relief of Vienna, 12 September 1683
Detailed account of the historic relief of Vienna from the Ottoman siege in 1683 by an allied army led by John Sobieski, King of Poland, and Charles V, Duke of Lorraine. Begins with a summary of the operations outside Vienna as the relief army assembled, with details of all units, followed by a detailed account of the arduous trek through the woods and the battle of September 12. Features comprehensive orders of battle for both sides and concludes with a summary of the subsequent campaign in Hungary, marking the start of a successful Christian counter-offensive against the Ottomans, along with a discussion on why the saving of Vienna was a pivotal event in history. Contains 8 color plates, 39 black-and-white illustrations, 4 black-and-white maps, and many tables throughout. $60.00 USD
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GUSTAVUS v WALLENSTEIN: Military Revolution, Rivalry and Tragedy in the Thirty Years War
Describes the conflict, personal rivalry, and contrast in personality, generalship, and command between the two iconic commanders in the Thirty Years War, King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden and Albrecht von Wallenstein, Duke of Friedland. Details how both commanders represented the 17th Century 'military revolution in action'. Analyzes the contrasting reputations, mistakes, and triumph, as well as both commanders' understanding of the role of the modern state and finance as vital factors in the military revolution and modern warfare. Contains 16 black-and-white illustrations and maps. $39.00 USD
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THE EVOLUTION OF SOCKET BAYONET MANUFACTURE: From Hand-Craft to Mechanisation 1770 -1860
Explores the origins, design and manufacture of historical socket bayonets, emphasizing their evolution and innovations. Focuses on the beginning of the bayonet's lifetime, the conversion of more or less amorphous pieces of iron and steel into finished products. Details how they are the only bayonets whose manufacture is described in varying degrees of detail in contemporary publications. Contains 178 mono illustrations. $50.00 USD
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A BLOODY BUSINESS: Convoy PQ 17
Examines the disastrous Allied Convoy PQ 17 of 1942, exploring how strategic errors and one critical decision led to its near-destruction. Details how a a convoy supply vital war supplies from Britain and the U.S. to the Soviet Russia was almost completely destroyed. Examines how the decision made by Chief of the Naval Staff and First Sea Lord of the Admiralty, Sir Dudley Pound, who ignored the advice of his staff, could be seen as solely responsible for the destruction. $40.00 USD
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THE FIRST WORLD WAR IN THE BALTIC SEA, VOLUME 1: Essen's triumph, 1914 to February 1915
A definitive history of the remarkable Baltic naval campaign, revealed through new research in Russian, German and British archives. In 1914, the Russian commander, Admiral Essen, inspired his outnumbered fleet. Supported by British allies, he forced back the German fleet, achieving a striking victory. Contains 48 black-and-white photos, 17 black-and-white maps, and 8 black-and-white diagrams/plans. $60.00 USD
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KILLING SHORE: The True Story of Hitler's U-boats Off the New Jersey Coast
Explores the battles that happened on the East Coast of the United States during World War II – while Japan was attacking Pearl Harbor, Hitler was preparing for an assault on the beaches and coastal cities of the U.S. Examines at how the Nazis sent U-boats to target the Allied cargo vessels that carried the economic and military resources of North and South America across the Atlantic. Further explores how every American coastal state became a battlefront in 1942, and how the seafloor along the Garden State is strewn with shipwrecks. Contains 11 images. $20.00 USD
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OPERATION BAGRATION AND THE LIBERATION OF MINSK: Images of War series
Details the Red Army's decisive 1944 summer offensive that shattered German forces and liberated Minsk. Often overshadowed by D-Day, Operation Bagration broke the back of the Axis on the Eastern Front. Details how the Red Army learned the lessons of mobile warfare and was capable of putting them into ruthless practice. Covers the fighting until the liberation of Minsk in early July. Contains 150 mono illustrations. $25.00 USD
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STANDING UP TO HITLER: Resistance in Nazi Germany
Explores both the military and diplomatic figures who resisted Hitler, as well as other forms of internal opposition that predated Nazi control of the Reichstag in 1933. It highlights the tens of thousands who were imprisoned, tortured, or executed for standing against the dictatorship. The elites who welcomed the end of Weimar democracy were often more willing to accommodate Hitler, but many others who were motivated by religious, political, or humane beliefs refused to compromise, showing immense courage and sacrifice. Contains 16 pages of black-and-white plates. $40.00 USD
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THE ULTRA SPY: The Autobiography of Winston Churchill's Personal Liaison with Bletchley Park
Few people had a career that spanned two world wars and which involved some of the most dramatic and dangerous moments of the 20th Century. Group Captain Frederick Winterbotham CBE, however, was one of them. Details his life and career, highlighting how he undertook a valuable intelligence and high-level espionage role among many of the top Nazis. So important was this work, that Winterbotham would often report information they contained directly, and personally, to Winston Churchill. Contains 16 mono illustrations. $45.00 USD
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THE 10TH MOUNTAIN DIVISION IN WORLD WAR II: Equipment and Vehicles
Catalogs the history of 10th Mountain Division unit and the equipment it used to undertake its unique mission, including skis, specialized winter clothing, and vehicles such as the M29 Weasel, designed for mountain and snow operations. Highlights the testing and deployment of various vehicles and artillery adapted for cold, mountainous environments, showcasing the division's specialized role in the U.S. military in World War II. Contains 200 photographs, maps, and illustrations. $40.00 USD
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MIDGET SUBMARINES 1939-45
Features all classes of midget subs and human torpedoes designed and used during World War II and explores how they were used. Also details the recovery of various wrecks of German, British, Japanese, and Italian midget submarines, including the search for ones sunk at Pearl Harbor in 1941. The final chapter features the restoration, testing, and successful operation of a German Biber midget submarine. Contains 250+ period photographs, artwork, and exterior and interior images of the many midget submarines preserved in museums. $40.00 USD
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DOOMSDAY TORPEDOES: Live Testing of Soviet Naval Nuclear Weapons, 1954-1962
Examines the development, testing and deployment of Soviet nuclear weapons in detail, alongside the parallel evolution of Soviet submarines. Brings into sharp relief the events that nearly triggered catastrophe, including the Cuban Missile Crisis, when Soviet submarines came perilously close to launching nuclear-armed torpedoes. Extensively illustrated, with 48 black-and-white photos, 4 color photos, 10 color profiles, 2 color maps, 4 diagrams, and 12 tables. $30.00 USD
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