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MINIATURES…
Late War German Heavy Weapons Support (1944-1945) 28mm Figures
Contains three heavy weapons sprues and two of the main infantry sprues, allowing you to build a huge number of heavy weapons support troops. Allows you to build up to 3 MG42s on tripod and crew, 3 81mm mortars and crew, 4 MG42 on bipod, 3 Panzerschreks, 9 Panzerfausts, and regular infantry with MP40s, STG44s, and riflemen. $62.00 USD
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CLASSIC FANTASY: Halfling Militia 28mm Figures
This hard-plastic box set allows you to build 40 Halfling Militiamen equipped with bow, sling, halberd or pike, and with options for full command. This set is compatible with the Halfling cavalry set from Wargames Atlantic. Models require assembly and painting. Bases are not included. $35.00 USD
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CLASSIC FANTASY: Halfling Cavalry 28mm Figures
This hard-plastic box set allows you to build up to ten cavalry models equipped with sword, lance, javelin and even jousting lances, along with numerous accessories and five types of heads (80 in total!). This set is fully compatible with the Halfling militia set from Wargames Atlantic. Models require assembly and painting. Bases are not included. $45.00 USD
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WARGAMING RULES…
PAINTING 28mm WARGAMING FIGURES: Volume 7 – The Back of Beyond 1914-1930
Large format, full-color paperback. Sets out a set of photographic tutorials that deal with painting 28mm wargaming miniatures to represent the various regular troops that fought in the East from the early 1900s to the late 1920s. Includes uniforms for Imperial Russia, Bolsheviks, and the White Russians during the Russian Civil War; the Czech Legion; Chinese uniforms; British and Indian Army uniforms; as well as suggestions for palettes to use when rendering Japanese, Italian, American, and German uniforms of the period. $47.00 USD
JOY OF SIX: A Guide to Wargaming in 6mm
Aims to guide both the new and veteran wargamer to the 6mm scale, through reasons for using the scale; its history; and the creation, painting and basing of figures. Rules for wargaming 6mm figures are discussed, and some wargames of various sizes are showcased. How 6mm figure gaming might develop into the future is considered, with potential for large wargames as well as smaller actions and skirmish games assessed. Covers ease of painting, the mass effect of many figures looking like a unit, and the reduction of ground scale distortion when using 6mm. Tracks the history of 6mm wargaming, examining the companies that have produced them and the rules which have been created for them. Contains 100-120 color photos and 8 maps. $45.00 USD
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MAGAZINES…
C3i #38: Korea, The Fight Across the 38th
C3i Nr 38 is the last issue of C3i that Roger MacGowan worked on before passing. This issue's spotlight game is Trevor Bendor's Korea, The Fight Across the 38th. Other articles included are an After Action Report of Korea; Clios Corner 15: Chancellorsville; I, Designer on I, Napoleon; La Defensa – The Siege of Cadiz 1625; Battle for Moscow, Operation Typhoon 1941, and more. $45.00 USD
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JOURNAL OF THE SEVEN YEARS WAR ASSOCIATION: Issue 26.2
Cover: F. Oetinger, 'European cavalry battle scene' (1785)
Contents:
- Review and Outlook
- Call for Submissions: Article Submission Guidelines
- Andreas Emmerich: A Partisan in Three Wars
- In Search of the Elusive Partisan: Lajos Mihaly de Jeny
- Book Announcement
- Seven Years War Convention Information
- Items of Interest
- Subscription Information
- Journal Staff
$14.00 USD
WHITE DWARF: Issue #513
Theme: Season of Chaos, the Khorne Issue
- Planet Warhammer: Models, letters, and questions sent in by readers
- Worlds of Warhammer: The Blacktalons come under scrutiny in this issue's hero focus
- Hobby Hangout: Basing inspiration for miniatures
WARHAMMER 40,000:
- Notes on the Blood God: Learn more through Grey Knight grimoires
- Chain-driven Bloodshed: What's your favorite chainblade?
- Arkoth's Bloodpact: New Combat Patrol for the World Eaters
- Aspects of War: New Khorne game rules
- Basic Training: Get to know your opponent's army with a few pre-game questions
- The Crucible of Blood: World Eaters collection
WARHAMMER AGE OF SIGMAR:
- Death and Depravity: Diving into the relationship between Khorne and Slaanesh
- Korghos Khul: Background on the leader of the Goretide
- The Rise of Khul: Three legends warscrolls
- Battle Report, An Excess of Violence: Attempts to stop a decadent ritual
- Glory Points: Building Nemesis decks for Khorne and Slaanesh warbands
OTHER ARTICLES:
- Prelude to Bloodshed: World Eaters Horus Heresy-era army
- Trials of Albarak, A Debt of Ale: Short story
- Access Granted!: Painting challenges and the latest Bunker news.
- The Kill Team League: A look at the best-painted teams
- Satellite Uplink: Dadhammer Support Network on parenting and gaming
- Bunker Bingo!: The latest hobby from the White Dwarf team
Each copy of White Dwarf 513 also comes with a cardboard insert containing a double-sided card featuring the Warhammer: Age of Sigmar and Warhammer 40,000 scenarios of the month, and 8 Khorne Boon cards for Kill Team. $11.00 USD
BOOKS…
IMPERIAL GENERAL: The Remarkable Career of Petellius Cerialis
Paperback edition. Provides insight into the life of Petilius Cerealis, who is one of the few Imperial Roman officers below the level of Emperor whose career it is possible to follow in sufficient detail to write a coherent biography. Details how he had a knack for being caught up in big events and emerging unscathed despite adventures and scandal. Offers that he appears to have been a Roman version of Blackadder and Flashman combined. Contains 6 maps and 8 pages of black-and-white plates. $30.00 USD
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REVOLTS AGAINST ROME: Rebellions and Mutinies in the First Century AD
Examines first-century Roman military mutinies, exploring soldiers' loyalty, rebellion causes, and imperial responses. Mutinies were rare and often caused by changes to conditions of service or harsh discipline which demeaned the soldier's status and honor. This is the story of the common soldier and their often ruthless and brutal commanders. Examines each of the major cases of armed rebellion or military mutiny during the first century, intertwining analysis of the underlying causes and the varying degrees of success in the face of the Imperial response to these threats. Contains 16 mono illustrations. $40.00 USD
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RELIGION AND CLASSICAL WARFARE: The Roman Republic
Religion was integral to the conduct of war in the ancient world, and the Romans were certainly no exception. No campaign was undertaken, no battle risked, without first making sacrifice to propitiate the appropriate gods or consulting oracles and omens to divine their plans. Explores the link between war and religion by drawing together the work of experts from across the globe. Aspects considered in depth include declarations of war, evocatio and taking gods away from enemies, dedications and ceremonies, the cult of the legionary eagle, the role of women in Republican warfare, omens and divination, live burials of people in times of military crisis, and the rituals of the Roman triumph. Contains 30 black-and-white illustrations. $25.00 USD
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EMPIRES OF THE NORMANS: Conquerors of Europe
Tells the story of how the descendants of Viking marauders in northern France came to dominate European, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern politics. It is a tale of ambitious adventures and fierce pirates, of fortunes made and fortunes lost. Across the generations, the Normans made their influence felt across Western Europe and the Mediterranean, from the British Isles to North Africa and even to the Holy Land, with a combination of military might, political savvy, deeply held religious beliefs, and a profound sense of their own destiny. $30.00 USD
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THE BIRTH OF THE ANGLO-SAXONS: Three Kings and a History of Britain at the Dawn of the Viking Age
A brilliant, profound and authoritative history of the golden age of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom in Britain. Reconnects the worlds of the three kings of Early Medieval Britain, Athelbald, Offa, and Alfred in an absorbing study of the landscape, society, and politics of a fascinating century of change. Details how King Alfred unified England, and how Athelbald and Offa dominated the political landscape of the rising power of Mercia. Contains 16 pages of color insert. $35.00 USD
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THE HIGHLAND BATTLES: Warfare on Scotland's Northern Frontier in the Early Middle Ages
Paperback edition. A detailed account of the battles, strategies and political impact of the 9th through 14th century Highland wars. Provides a coherent and vivid account of the series of campaigns and battles that shaped Scotland. The narrative is structured around a number of battles – Skitten Moor, Torfness, Tankerness, Renfrew, Mam Garvia, Clairdon and Dalrigh – which illustrate phases of the conflict and reveal the strategies and tactics of the rival chieftains. Explores the international background to many of these conflicts which had consequences for Scotland's relations with England, Ireland, and continental Europe. $27.00 USD
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DARK BRILLIANCE: The Age of Reason, From Descartes to Peter the Great
A sweeping history of The Age of Reason, revealing how it was a time of great progress and an era of brutality and intolerance with a very human cost. Details the transformation of Europe after The Age of Reason; how armies transformed and political turbulence exploded on a continental scale. Explores all the key events and influential characters of the era including Caravaggio, Rembrandt, Newton, Descartes, Spinoza, Louis XIV, and Charles I. Tells the vivid story of this paradoxical age, while also exploring the painful cost of creating the progress and modernity upon which the Western world was built. Contains 16 pages of color illustrations. $35.00 USD
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HOME AND AWAY: The British Experience of War 1618-1721 – Proceedings of the 2017 Helion and Company 'Century of the Soldier' Conference
The speakers at Helion's third Century of the Soldier conference focused on a variety of subjects, relating to both personal experiences of warfare, in distant conflicts and by domestic hearths, and the Herculean efforts required to keep conflict going. Discusses how wars affected the family of members of the military – how in the 17th Century, it often left family destitute or following the army to seek aid. Details the necessity of travel, often for great distances and to unfamiliar or even hostile places. Topics include the destruction of the Earl of Essex's army at Lostwithiel in 1644, the Indian War of 1688, deserters' notices in the London Gazette in the 1680s and the attempts to retrieve missing recruits, the grueling experiences of soldiers' wives in Britain and Europe, and a detailed account of the thrice-besieged Basing House. Contains 23 black-and-white photos, 36 black-and-white illustrations, 10 tables, and 4 black-and-white maps. $45.00 USD
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BATTLE OF NEWBURN 1640 AND NEWCASTLE AT WAR 1640-1650
Details the campaign and battle account, as well as the Scots' descent upon Newcastle in the English Civil War. Author lectures at Newcastle University and works as a battlefield tour guide, living history interpreter, and heritage consultant; he also belongs to the Royal Historical Society and the Society of Antiquaries (Scotland). The book weaves together chronicle, narrative and analysis. $32.00 USD
THE SERBIAN ARMY IN THE WARS FOR INDEPENDENCE AGAINST TURKEY 1876-1878
Offers a very thorough analysis of the Serbian army of the period, its organization, participation in military operations, weapons, equipment, uniforms, and the system of orders and medals. Contains extensive visual material and photographs, including color uniform plates, contemporary paintings, portraits and photographs and many color photographs of preserved artifacts and documents. A special emphasis is placed on the colorful aspects of Serbian uniforms from the epoch. Offers remarkable photographs of the time, showing all manner of aspects of the Serbian campaigns, including uniforms, military formations, artillery, telegraphs, liberated towns, and wounded soldiers. Contains 45 color photos, 29 color illustrations, 129 black-and-white photos, and 44 black-and-white illustrations. $64.00 USD
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THE CAMPAIGN OF 1812
Explores the United States' ambitious yet flawed strategy of 1812 to invade Canada as a means to counter British aggression. Details the challenges, including insufficient manpower, untrained militias, logistical failures, and inadequate leadership. Disjointed campaigns in Detroit, Queenston Heights, and other key theaters highlighted systemic issues within the War Department and military operations. Examines the realities of early 19th Century warfare, from the fragile logistics of supplying armies to the political tensions shaping military decisions. Offers assessment of the challenges faced by the young republic and highlights how early setbacks laid the groundwork for eventual reform and resilience in the war's later stages. Contains 80+ photographs, illustrations, and maps. $20.00 USD
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THE CREEK WAR, 1813-14
The Creek War was a civil conflict within the Creek Nation, influencing U.S. expansion and the War of 1812. Chronicles the war's key battles, from the massacre at Fort Mims to the decisive Battle of Horseshoe Bend. Examines the roles of volunteer militias, U.S. Army regulars, and allied Indigenous forces, highlighting their triumphs and struggles as they contended with harsh terrain, logistical challenges, and short enlistments. $19.00 USD
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THE YELLOWLEGS: The Story of the U.S. Cavalry
Paperback edition. Explores the key events and figures that defined the cavalry's formative years. From the American Revolution, where figures like Henry 'Light-Horse Harry' Lee III and Francis Marion pioneered guerrilla tactics, the narrative moves to Stephen Kearny, known as the 'Father of the Cavalry.' Kearny's Dragoons famously traveled West to California on mules. Highlights other iconic figures, including Jonathan 'Stonewall' Jackson, George Crook, and George Armstrong Custer. Also touches on Theodore Roosevelt's Rough Riders and Black Jack Pershing, who led his troops in automobiles. $29.00 USD
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WHISKY ON THE ROCKS: Volume 1 – A Soviet Submarine Stranded in Swedish Waters, 1981
A detailed account of the 1981 Soviet Whiskey-class submarine incident in Sweden. Describes and analyzes the events surrounding the Soviet Navy Whiskey-class submarine of the Baltic Fleet which ran aground on October 27, 1981, on the south coast of Sweden, close to Naval Base Karlskrona. Describes the submarine incident and presents new research on what happened based on recently declassified Swedish, Soviet and U.S. military intelligence archival documents. Details the submarine's voyage into Swedish waters and the confrontation between Swedish and Soviet navy and air force elements. Explains the Soviet naval doctrine and fleet organization that formed the background to the submarine incident, and indeed the Soviet Union's global naval stance. Contains 60 black-and-white photos and 8 color plates. $30.00 USD
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GUADALCANAL'S LONGEST FIGHT: The Pivotal Battles of the Matanikau Front
Focuses on the rarely explored battles of Matanikau Basin. Extensively researched, objectively shows all sides, and fills in this crucial missing piece of the history of the Guadalcanal campaign. Author spent three years walking the battlefields, researching and documenting what he found. Provides a fresh, detailed and new view of the land campaign, establishing previously unknown facts and specifically illustrating their significance as the campaign's land turning points. Contains 9 maps and 12-20 photographs. $35.00 USD
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FIGHTING TIGERS IN ITALY: First Hand Accounts of Tanks in Combat
Examines the feared German Tiger tank, its strengths and weaknesses, and Allied encounters from North Africa to Italy. Starting at the Anzio amphibious landings in January 1944 and finishing with the Senio offensive in 1945, draws on official histories unit diaries, reports, and personal accounts to look at encounters between Tigers (and sometimes the Elefant based on the hull of its cousin, the Porsche Tiger). Seeks to examine how the crews of Allied armor leaned to deal with this menace, and sometimes failed to do so. Delves into a number of detailed accounts of some significant encounters at Anzio, in Tuscany, and on the plains of the Po Valley. Contains 70 mono illustrations. $35.00 USD
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THE ARMY THAT NEVER WAS: George S. Patton and the Deception of Operation Fortitude
The full, dramatic story behind Operation Fortitude, the biggest subterfuge of World War II, and the plan to mislead the Germans into thinking that the invasion of Europe would come at Pas-de-Calais instead of Normandy. Features characters from the American, British and German forces. Focuses on the armies of British General Bradley whose forces deployed to Normandy, and U.S. General Patton whose forces comprised the army that 'didn't exist.' Contains 8 pages of black-and-white photographs. $30.00 USD
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JAPANESE SPY GEAR AND SPECIAL WEAPONS: How Noborito's Scientists and Technicians Served in the Second World War and the Cold War
Uncovers Japan's secret Noborito Research Institute, detailing its wartime spy gear, weapons, and postwar influence. Their espionage devices, including secret inks, bugging devices, and miniature cameras, helped the Kempeitai and the Yama Agency counter foreign spies and track domestic dissent. Details how forgers reproduced Chinese currency in an operation to wreck China's economy, scientists tested biological weapons on Chinese prisoners and developed a virus to strike at America's cattle herds, how they developed bombing balloons to attack the American heartland, among other aspects. Also details how Noborito veterans entered U.S. military service in secret, then applied their skills to operations during the Korean War and for years afterward in the Cold War. Contains 20 mono illustrations. $35.00 USD
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WAR IN UKRAINE: Volume 8 – Battle of Kyiv, February-April 2022
Examines this battle in its entirety, from the dramatic heliborne assault on Hostomel to the mauling of Russian units fleeing encirclement during Ukraine's counteroffensive. Drawing from a synthesis of newly available Ukrainian and Russian accounts and Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) gathering, Volume 8 builds upon the work conducted in volumes 2, 5, and 6 to provide a richer and more comprehensive picture of the Russian axes of advance on Kyiv and their eventual defeats. The opening events of the operation are recast in the light of contemporary evidence, revealing new aspects of the Ukrainian counterattack against Hostomel Airport, whilst many previously unsung engagements of the subsequent fighting are detailed herein for the first time. Contains 61 color photos, 31 color profiles, 1 diagram, 7 tables, and 4 color maps. $30.00 USD
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WAR IN UKRAINE: Volume 9 – Artillery 2022-2024
Details the technical aspects and histories of the individual artillery systems used by both sides, and examines the major tube artillery systems and mortars employed. While Russia was able to maintain its Soviet-legacy artillery systems, and introduce some new developments, Ukraine was much less able to do so, and in particular lacked the levels of ammunition reserves and manufacturing capability of Russia. Inevitably, Ukraine turned to the West, and began to receive weapons and ammunition from NATO and allied nations. Contains 80 color photos, 21 color profiles, 1 color map, and 6 tables. $30.00 USD
OMM Discount 15%: Now $25.50 USD
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