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WARGAMING…
1914: Plan 19 Supplement and Card Deck
You will need a copy of the main 1914 rulebook to use Plan 19. Contains rules and Orders of Battle for Russian, Austro-Hungarian and Serbian armies in 1914, plus a deck of nine cards to be used with the core card deck in the 1914 main rulebook. The card deck feature two cards each for Russian, Serbian, Austro-Hungarian and German (Eastern Front) forces, plus a blank for players to create their own. $13.00 USD
THE BARONS' WAR: King John Sourcebook
First supplement for the new edition of The Barons' War. Updates the Feudal European retinue list, and introduces six more factions to the game: Welsh, Scottish, Poitevinsm, Flemish, Mercenaries and Outlaws. Also provides rules and background for a score of the dramatis personae of the story, enabling you to command your troops with King John, William Marshal, King Philip Augustus, as well as Robin Hood and his Merry Men. Also contains ten historical scenarios to retell the bloody story of King John's reign, from bitter clashes in the Welsh Marches to the king's harrying of his enemies. Can also recreate the Battle of Bouvines or the Battle of Lincoln. $55.00 USD
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ON BLOODY GROUND: The American War of Independence
Mass-combat rulebook with common-sense rules for movement, shooting and combat, along with a command-and-orders structure which produces a highly tactical, dynamic and versatile wargame that is great fun for both seasoned gamers and beginners alike. Includes six complete army lists to enable players to build The British Army, Loyalist Forces, The Hessians, The Continental Army, The French Army, and Spanish armies. $27.00 USD
BOOKS…
WITH A SHARP BLADE: The Cutting and Stabbing Weapons of the Habsburg Monarchy 1600-1848
This large-scale, lavishly-designed two-volume color publication describes the swords, pallasches, sabres and small swords with which the Habsburg army was armed. The first volume covers the period from the beginning of the 17th Century, the end of the Thirty Years' War, the beginning of standing armies from around 1650, to the end of the Seven Years' War in the middle of the 18th Century. Contains around 850 photographs from public and private collections. Part One is based on the unique holdings of the Styrian Armoury in Graz. Part Two draws on previously overlooked material from the Vienna War Archives, namely the hand-drawn archive of artillery captain Anton Dolleczek.
The second volume covers the period from the mid-18th Century to the reign of Emperor Franz Joseph I. Particular emphasis is placed on the Economic Pattern Books. These documents, preserved in six handwritten volumes and supplemented by extremely precise drawings by contemporary artists, are a key source for research into the army reforms initiated by Emperor Joseph II and Field Marshal Lacy. Part Three of this work was compiled based on this unique compendium, carefully explained and vividly documented with images of pieces in public and private collections. Part Four is based on the Schmideder sheets, preserved in the Museum of Military History in Vienna, which comprise around 1,200 finely executed lithographs, some of which are artfully hand-colored. $279.00 USD
VIKINGS IN NORTH AMERICA
Chronicles how the Vikings made the first European discovery of America, were the first settlers, and more than likely named America. Challenges the outdated views that the Vikings were a footnote in history, and that they made just a handful of voyages with little impact. The Vikings traveled widely in North America, both on the east coast and in the high Arctic and Hudson Bay, and Viking presence in America lasted nearly five centuries. Contains black-and-white maps. $25.00 USD
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FIGHTING NAPOLEON: The Recollections of Lieutenant John Hildebrand 35th Foot in the Mediterranean and Waterloo Campaigns
Memoir of John Hildebrand, who arrived in the Mediterranean as part of the garrison of Malta in 1810. He was involved in the defense of the island of Sicily, the campaign to capture the Ionian Islands, the siege of Ragusa, and the Occupation of Corfu. With the war ending in 1814, John and his regiment returned home, only to be sent to Belgium when Napoleon escaped from Elba in 1815. The regiment was not involved at Waterloo, but was at Hal which guarded Wellington's flank during the battle. He then marched to Paris with the army. Provides an intriguing counterpoint to Wellington's operations in the Iberian Peninsula. $33.00 USD
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THE GREAT CONTEST AFLOAT: The Civil War on the Seas, Coastline, Rivers, and Oceans
Unpacks each of the four naval theaters in the Civil War. The offshore blockade was an economic and logistical campaign waged to determine whether Southern armies would remain properly supplied – sailors worked in tandem with armies to assault cities and coastal areas to deny the Confederacy its ports and coastal infrastructure, while Confederate sailors fought to both break the blockade and keep control of its ports. Fleets on both sides battled for control over the Mississippi River Valley in an effort to cleave off the Trans-Mississippi Theater from the rest of the Confederacy. Details how an economic and diplomatic war was waged across the oceans, where Southern privateers and commerce raiders prowled for Federal merchant ships. Contains 192 images and 17 maps. $17.00 USD
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CRISIS AT ANTIETAM: The Cornfield and West Woods, September 17, 1862
Provides a meticulous tactical analysis of the opening brutal hours of the Civil War's bloodiest single day. In-depth study of the fighting on the Confederate left uncovers critical missed opportunities, profound command failures, and the unpredictability of chance. Details the chaos that ensued – officers failed to restore order amid the maelstrom, regiments and brigades acted independently and pushed forward without orders or full awareness of the battle's unfolding horror. Draws on extensive original sources, including memoirs, official reports, and soldier letters, together with combat experience as a retired Army officer and former West Point military history instructor. Contains 14 images and 13 maps. $35.00 USD
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ITALY AND ITS COLONIES: Askaris, Uniforms, and African Heritage in the Museum Collections of Trentino-South Tyrol
Investigates objects collected during Italy's colonial history in Eritrea, Somalia, Libya and Ethiopia, and the narratives they shaped. Analyzes and questions the creation of these collections, when museums such as the one in Rovereto opened special colonial rooms. The objects served not only documentation purposes but also the glorification of conquest, the construction of an exotic enemy image, and the strengthening of Italian imperial identity through propaganda. Detailed analysis examines uniforms, helmets, and insignia. Mapping extends from the first possessions in Eritrea and Somalia to the Mahdist War in Sudan, the conquest of Libya, and finally the brutal war in Ethiopia, without neglecting lesser-known episodes such as the Tianjin concession or the Dodecanese. $239.00 USD
POLISH MILITARY AIRCRAFT 1918-1939: From Regaining Independence to Hitler's Blitzkrieg
Illustrated history of Polish military aviation from 1917 to 1939, highlighting innovation, development, and wartime resilience. Traces the origins of the Polish Military Aviation to the second half of 1917, and how despite its difficult rebirth, Poland developed a wide range of its own aircraft. These included the PZL P.6 fighter and the PZL P.24 fighter. Tells the story of the valiant Polish flyers, including a collection of photographs which have never been seen in the West. Also includes a section of British aircraft which were used in Poland, along a host of photographs of Polish-designed and built machines, including these that had to face Luftwaffe in September of 1939. Contains 250 mono illustrations. $50.00 USD
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MONOGRAPH ON GERMAN LIGHT ARMOURED CARS KFZ: Images of War Series
The Kfz. 13/14 represented a significant step forward for the German army in the realm of armored scout cars following the devastation of the First World War. Initially intended for training purposes despite their limitations, including inadequate armament, armor, and off-road capabilities, they played a pivotal role in shaping the tactics and strategies of German armored warfare doctrine. Chronicles how despite their contributions to the early development of armored warfare tactics, these vehicles were already outdated by the outbreak of Second World War and gradually phased out in favor of more modern and capable designs. Contains 240 mono illustrations. $30.00 USD
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1918 – THE AMERICANS UNDER FRENCH COMMAND: The Champagne-Argonne Offensives: Blanc Mont, Marines and African-Americans
Deals with three lesser known battles fought by five divisions of the AEF that took place in the Champagne/Marne Region between the City of Reims and the Argonne Forest. Includes actions of the 2nd, 36th, 42nd, 92nd, and the 93rd Divisions. Explains tours of the battles and how they each cover a lesser known area. The starting points are all situated a little north of the A4, the Paris-Metz motorway. The tours also bridge the gap between the better known Chemin des Dames and Meuse-Argonne battlefields. Contains 250 mono illustrations and 39 maps. $30.00 USD
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12.SS PANZER DIVISION 'HITERLJUGEND' IN THE ARDENNES AND HUNGRY: December 1944 - May 1945
Chronicles the 12.SS Panzer Division 'Hitlerjugend' in the Ardennes Offensive, Eastern Front battles, and final surrender in 1945. Details how despite repeated efforts and heavy losses, it never came close to a breakthrough; and by the end of January 1945, when American reinforcements surged the front, the division had been pushed back to its starting positions. Goes on to analyze its involvement in Operation Fruhlingserwachen on the Eastern Front, and then when the division was driven into full-scale retreat toward Vienna. Includes 76 mono illustrations, 25 maps, and 46 color illustrations. $40.00 USD
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THE DESERT MY DWELLING PLACE: With the Long Range Desert Group in North Africa
Recounts in detail the characters in his Y Patrol, their operational methods, their team spirit, and camaraderie of the Long Range Desert Group. Explains how the LRDG was primarily concerned with reconnaissance and intelligence gathering, but was also allowed the occasional 'beat-up'. Describes the origins of the LRDG and the formation and first operations of the SAS under David Stirling, and how the two units worked so closely and successfully together for the rest of the campaign in the desert and thereafter. Covers triumphs and frustrations, as well as during the desert campaign, which ended with Rommel being finally driven out of North Africa after Montgomery's victory at El Alamein. Contains 20 mono illustrations. $45.00 USD
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PREDATORS: History of the Schwere Panzer-Regiment 'Bake,' January-February 1944
Study of the 'Bake' heavy Panzer regiment and its armored battles on the Eastern Front, January-February 1944. After the Soviet offensive, in late December 1943, the Germans deployed a special heavy armored formation, which uniquely was composed only of Tiger and Panther tanks. Explores how this heavy Panzer regiment engaged Soviet forces (mainly tank and mechanized troops) in two of the fiercest operations on the Eastern Front. Seeks to establish, on the basis of archival documents of the Soviet and German units as well as the relevant secondary research literature, whether the outstanding combat performance attributed to the 'Bake' heavy Panzer regiment could be proved. Contains 48 pages of photos and 16 pages of maps. $60.00 USD
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BIKINI ATOLL: Shipwrecks of the Nuclear Tests
Exploration of Bikini Atoll's World War II shipwrecks and the effects of Operation Crossroads nuclear tests. Investigates the Bikini wrecks and presents a detailed analysis of the ABLE and BAKER nuclear tests, alongside a stunning collection of unique images of the wrecks, which graphically portray the effects of the most devastating weapons known to mankind. Contains 80 mono illustrations integrated and 16 color images. $60.00 USD
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NORTH AFRICA, 1941: Rommel's War Machine
Explores the pivotal 1941 desert war in Libya, detailing the British and Axis forces' intense clashes. As 1941 dawned, the British were mopping up the last Italian strongholds in Libya after seven months of fighting. The British had captured hundreds of thousands of Italian soldiers, plus hundreds of tanks and artillery pieces and several thousand valuable trucks, and pushed the Italians out of Egypt and then across the coastline of Libya until they controlled only a small section of western Libya. Details Rommel's counterattack, and then how the British struggled to gain the upper hand until Tobruk. Contains 151 photos and 10 profiles. $29.00 USD
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NORTH AFRICA, 1942: The Turning Point
Chronicles Rommel's North African campaign in 1942, detailing his early victories, eventual setbacks, and the decisive Allied counterattacks that forced his retreat into Tunisia. Following the last book in Casemate's Illustrated series, North Africa 1941, this book focuses on Rommel's Great Offensive, which saw the Axis forces on the Libya-Egypt border and eventually take Tobruk. Details how the U.S. arrived to aid the British and attack Rommel on two fronts, forcing him to withdraw to Tunisia. Contains 154 photographs and 11 profiles. $29.00 USD
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FOR A GREATER REALM, VOLUME 1: The Royal Thai Army at War 1940-1945
Details how Thailand demanded the return of 'lost provinces' in Laos and Cambodia that had been ceded to Indochina half a century earlier. What followed was a border war with Vichy that culminated in Japanese mediation and the territories' return. Covers the border war with Vichy France of 1940-41 and is accompanied by the Royal Thai Army's orders of battle up to mid-1941, as well as a detailed overview of uniforms up until 1945. Contains 130 black-and-white photos, 8 color photos, 6 color illustrations, 6 color profiles, 15 tables, and 4 maps. $30.00 USD
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THE END OF THE ROPE: The Ripcord Campaign and American Disengagement in Vietnam
Based on over 100 interviews with veterans, this is the first complete critical account and analysis of the last American offensive effort in Vietnam, the failed Firebase Ripcord campaign in 1970. Elements of the 101st Airborne Division tried to go back to the area where the Hamburger Hill battles had been fought the year before, but they never made it due to a combination of enemy resistance, lack of resources owing to a reduction in force under Vietnamization, and serious command problems. Details how the Vietnamese built up their forces to isolate the American base, and combined with the system of rotating officers in and out command, the Americans were forced to withdraw. Contains 4 maps and 25 photos. $40.00 USD
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THE FULL STORY OF THE AIR AND SEA BATTLES OF THE FALKLANDS WAR
Explores the lasting impact that the Falklands War had on military technology worldwide, and how not since the Second World War had two capable navies and air forces clashed in open ocean. Notes that it was the first time that sea-skimming anti-ship missiles dominated naval tactics. In addition to this, the British launched an amphibious landing in the jet era, with only 28 serviceable Harrier fighters against 112 fighter jets – it was also the first time air-to-air combat depended entirely on a fighter aircraft capable of vertical take-off and landing (the Harrier). Reveals what might have happened if the Argentine dictators had launched their war several months later, as originally considered. Contains 25 mono illustrations. $45.00 USD
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