gets medieval.
New items will be available here at the On Military Matters shoppe in late August, except the Mortem et Gloriam packs, due in about two to three weeks.
Rules
Sons of Mars: Gladiatorial Rules Recreate the gladiatorial games of ancient Rome. With a combination of 13 different actions and 30 plus abilities the players, not the dice gods, will have the most control over how the battles on the sands of the arena unfold. Rules for 17 classes of gladiators, ten beasts, over 20 different match types, four Roman festivals with themed matches, 40-plus NPCs (Non Player Characters), and rules for campaign and solo play.
Introductory offer: One free random pack (an $8 USD value) of four gladiators (out of seven packs total) with every rulebook! $32.00 USD
Mortem et Gloriam
Death Dice set Set of ten custom MeG Death Dice with the skulls, wounds, and S symbols. Two each of red, yellow, green, white and black. A second set makes the game even easier as you can roll your four dice together for shooting, but a second set is not essential to play the game. $14.00 USD
Command Card Pack Pack of 55-card MeG cards. Generally only needed if you lose cards or if you have worn a pack out through playing a few hundred games. But here when you need it. $11.00 USD
Marker Set Acrylic purple MeG markers. In each set, you get five reversible arrow markers showing charge and run away on the two sides, one red shatter and ten reversible wound markers which also have moved on the reverse so you can use them to remind you of UGs that have moved if the need arises. One set is usually enough for normal games, two sets is more than enough for any game. $14.00 USD
Measuring Set 40mm BW for 15mm Set of purple measuring sticks in 40mm base widths. Sticks with 2/3/4/5/6 BW covering everything from slowed movement to full-speed cavalry skirmishers. $11.00 USD
Measuring Set 60mm BW for 15mm Set of purple measuring sticks in 60mm Base Widths. Sticks with 2/3/4/5/6 BW covering everything from slowed movement to full-speed cavalry skirmishers. $11.00 USD
Formation Markers A set of 80mm markers (five per pack) to remind your opponent when your flexibles are in their alternative formation. Showing Denser and Looser formation with visual reminder. $9.00 USD
Uniform Guides…
Prussian Freikorps and Jager of the Seven Years War: Military Colours[ Vol. 6 Military Colours 6 unravels the complex information available to provide the most thorough study of the extraordinary uniforms of the Freikorps and Jager. These exotic forces were not just colorful martinets but essential to Frederick the Great's Army, and many commanding officers were of the highest caliber and rose to significant rank. $30.00 USD
Prussian Freikorps and Jager of the Seven Years War: Military Colours Vol. 7 Military Colours 7 unravels the complex information available to provide the most thorough study of the extraordinary uniforms of the Frei-Infanterie, Militia, and Navy. These exotic forces were not just colorful martinets but essential to Frederick the Great's Army, and many commanding officers were of the highest caliber and rose to significant rank. $30.00 USD
Osprey…
035 Roman Legionary versus Carthaginian Warrior: Second Punic War 217-206 BC Combat series. $20.00 USD
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326 The Solomons 1943-44: The Struggle for New Georgia and Bougainville Campaign series. $24.00 USD
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520 Armies of the Italian Wars of Unification 1848-70 (2): Papal States, Minor States & Volunteers Men at Arms series. $18.00 USD
517 French Naval & Colonial Troops: 1872-1914 Men at Arms series. $18.00 USD
521 Royal Netherlands East Indies Army 1936-42 Men At Arms series. $18.00 USD
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Osprey Books…
The History of the Panzerjager: Volume 1: Origins and Evolution 1939-42 First of two volumes that will trace the development and organization of Nazi Germany's anti-tank force from its earliest origins in World War I, through its development in the interwar period, and its baptism of fire in the early days of World War II. Packed with previously unpublished wartime photographs, combat reports, and detailed charts and statistics. $45.00 USD
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British Battle Tanks: American-Made World War II Tanks Last in a three-part series, concentrates on World War II and studies American tanks in British service, some of which were modified in ways peculiar to the British. It shows how the number of these tanks increased to the point that they virtually dominated, as well describing some types, such as the T14 and M26 Pershing, which were supplied but never used in British service. $30.00 USD
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Oxford University Books…
Rome Resurgent: War and Empire in the Age of Justinian Reveals the 6th Century issues of Emperor Justinian's legacy. Discusses the exotic appeal of the Persian east and inherent interest in the Vandals and Goths. Introduces readers to Justinian war policies. Draws on contemporary sources and archaeological evidence. $30.00 USD
The Tunis Crusade OF 1270: A Mediterranean History Makes a new argument about the role of the Crusades in the development of medieval Mediterranean culture. Integrates Arabic sources into Crusades history, allowing readers to appreciate the many sides of the crusades, not just the Crusader perspective. Brings discussion of violence and religious difference into Mediterranean studies, a field that usually focuses on day-to-day peaceful inter-religious contact (trade, intellectual exchange, etc.). $80.00 USD
Haig's Enemy: Crown Prince Rupprecht and Germany's War on the Western Front The in-depth story of the Western Front, as seen from the perspective of one of Germany's leading WWI generals. Illuminates the strengths and weaknesses of the Imperial German army, its view on WWI and British generals, and the relations between Prussia and the other German states. A new view of a dynamic battle-space, both physical and intellectual, where three armies struggled to outfight and outthink their enemy. Also the tale of a personal tragedy – of a man who lost a son, a war, and a throne in the course of four short years. $35.00 USD
World War II at Sea: A Global History Complete narrative of the naval war and all of its belligerents, on all of the world's oceans and seas, between 1939 and 1945. Contains over 100 photographs and 23 maps. $35.00 USD
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More Books…
Sparta: Fall of a Warrior Nation Universally admired in 479BC, the Spartans were masters of the Greek world by 402BC, only for their state to collapse in the next generation. What went wrong? Was the fall of Sparta inevitable? Examines the political blunders and failures of leadership that combined with unresolved social issues to bring down the nation – even as its warriors remained invincible on the battlefield. $33.00 USD
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The Journal of Sergeant David Robertson: 92nd Highlanders in Egypt, Denmark, The Peninsula and Belgium, 1795-1818 Highly prized Napoleonic memoir. Only two copies are listed in British collections. A very limited edition was produced by Maggs Brothers in 1982, but this new edition uses the copy in the National Library of Scotland. Robertson joined the 92nd Gordon Highlanders in 1800 and served with them until 1818 – in Egypt, the Corunna campaign, Copenhagen, Walcheren, the Peninsula, Southern France, and the Waterloo campaign. He was wounded twice, in Egypt and at Quatre Bras. Well illustrated and includes maps. $35.00 USD
And Don't Forget the Magazines…
Strategy & Tactics #312: Alesia Alesia is a two-player game of the epic battle between Roman and Gallic forces in 52BC. The battle pitted two of the great leaders of that era against each other: Julius Caesar and Vercingetorix. Components: One 22 x 34-inch map and 176 counters. Includes magazine. $40.00 USD
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Ancient History Magazine #17: The Kingdom of Cleopatra Theme: The Kingdom of Cleopatra: Introduction to the Theme – The Rosetta Stone; Papyri and Politics – Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt; Dealing with Pirates and Tourists – Policing the Nile; Hollywood Romans – The Eternal Pop Culture Queen; Egypt and the Nile River – Decline of the Ptolemies; and Literary Sources for the Egyptian Queen – Cleopatra VII Through Roman Eyes. Other Features: Where Cleopatra Met Mark Antony – Exploring Tarsus; Cato the Elder and Roman Baking – Preserving Pastries of the Past; Why Care About Ancient Earthenware – Sturdy Survivors; Man of the Devil or Man of the People – Paul of Samosata; and Parallels with Heroes and the Pythia – Katabasis and Anabasis in Plato. $10.00 USD
Soldatini # 130 Articles include: Murmillo 90mm; Ambush at the 54mm House; Templar Knight 200mm; Musket by Hussar MoD; 1786 Armory; Garibaldino BRG; Bersaglieri-Menotti-75mm; Biker Forever 1/6; Himba Flat; German Grenadier 1/35; Tyrol 1809 54mm; Gilera LTE 500 1/35. [Italian text] $12.00 USD
World at War # 62: Spanish Civil War Battles Two-player, operational-level wargame of the Belchite (August to September 1937), Teruel (December 1937), and Alfambra (December 1937 to February 1938) battles. Components: One 22 x 34-inch map and 176 counters. Includes magazine. $40.00 USD
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Modern War #37 Cold Start: Putin Moves South Operational-strategic-level two-player wargame covering a hypothetical struggle between Russia and a coalition of opposing states to gain control of Central Asia, encompassing the area from the Russian frontier to the Persian Gulf. Combatants include Russian, NATO, Chinese, Iranian and various Central Asian States, including the Persian Gulf countries. Units represent operational task forces of corps size; Special Forces; air power, and cyberwar. The game system models operations in a vast theater with limited infrastructure and with coalition forces that all have divergent political aims. Components: One 22 x 34-inch map and 176 counters. Includes magazine. $40.00 USD
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S&T Quarterly #3: Stalingrad – Turning Point in the East Issue provides an in-depth historical analysis of one of history's greatest battles. It analyzes every facet of the 1942 German offensive in Russia, including the Soviet counteroffensive that marked the war's overall turning point. The nine chapters each include several original maps, detailed orders of battle, and numerous photographs. Includes a map poster showing the Battle of Stalingrad. $15.00 USD
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More on the Website…
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