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MINIATURES…

 BY FIRE AND SWORD II: Elite Tatar Cavalry 15mm Figures

BY FIRE AND SWORD II: Elite Tatar Cavalry 15mm Figures

Set contains 18 mounted miniatures, S and M size trays, Elite Tatar Cavalry (S) and Elite Tatar Cavalry (M) Unit Cards, 6 plastic bases, and an array of spears and nunchuks. Miniatures are made of metal, horses are made of plastic. All miniatures require gluing and are unpainted. $38.00 USD

OMM Discount 10%: Now $34.20 USD
 BY FIRE AND SWORD II: Tatar Skirmish Set 15mm Figures

BY FIRE AND SWORD II: Tatar Skirmish Set 15mm Figures

Set contains 4 Mirza miniatures, 10 Jasyr miniatures, 8 Tatar warriors with spears (S), 12 Tartar rabble (M) miniatures, and 8 Tatar warriors (S) miniatures. Also contains one set of attachment cards for Veterans, Independent, and Kalka shields. All units in this set have bases, movement trays, and also spears or pikes and banners. Miniatures are made of metal, horses are made of plastic. All miniatures require gluing and are unpainted. $80.00 USD

OMM Discount 10%: Now $72.00 USD
 BY FIRE AND SWORD II: Cossack Rabble 15mm Figures

BY FIRE AND SWORD II: Cossack Rabble 15mm Figures

Set contains 36 miniatures, M and L size trays, Cossack Rabble (M) and Cossack Rabble (L) Unit Cards, and 12 plastic bases. Miniatures are made of metal, horses are made of plastic. All miniatures require gluing and are unpainted. $45.00 USD

OMM Discount 10%: Now $40.50 USD
 BY FIRE AND SWORD II: Cossack Skirmish Set 15mm Figures

BY FIRE AND SWORD II: Cossack Skirmish Set 15mm Figures

Set contains 4 Regimental Yesaul miniatures, 10 Mounted Cossack (S) miniatures, 36 Moloitsy (M/L) miniatures, 18 Registered Moloitsy (S) miniatures, and 1 Veterans Attachment Card. All units in this set have bases, movement trays, and also spears or pikes and banners. Miniatures are made of metal, horses are made of plastic. All miniatures require gluing and are unpainted. $85.00 USD

OMM Discount 10%: Now $76.50 USD
 BY FIRE AND SWORD II: Sipahi with Lances 15mm Figures

BY FIRE AND SWORD II: Sipahi with Lances 15mm Figures

Set contains 24 mounted miniatures, M and L size trays, Sipahi (M) and Sipahi (L) Unit Cards, 8 plastic bases, and a set of banners and banner pole. All units in this set have bases, movement trays, and also spears or pikes and banners. Miniatures are made of thermoplastic, horses are made of plastic. All miniatures require gluing and are unpainted. $37.00 USD

OMM Discount 10%: Now $33.30 USD
 BY FIRE AND SWORD II: Wallachian Cavalry 15mm Figures

BY FIRE AND SWORD II: Wallachian Cavalry 15mm Figures

Set contains 12 mounted miniatures, S and M size trays, Wallachian Cavalry (S) and Wallachain Cavalry (M) Unit Cards, 6 plastic bases, and a set of banners and banner pole. Miniatures are made of metal, horses are made of plastic. All miniatures require gluing and are unpainted. $33.00 USD

OMM Discount 10%: Now $29.70 USD

WARGAMING RULES…

 MAD DOGS & ENGLISHMEN, MAD DOGS ON THE NORTH-WEST FRONTIER 1857-1944: Volume 1, The Bozdari Expedition 1857 to the Mohmand Expeditions 1879-80

MAD DOGS & ENGLISHMEN, MAD DOGS ON THE NORTH-WEST FRONTIER 1857-1944: Volume 1, The Bozdari Expedition 1857 to the Mohmand Expeditions 1879-80

Full-color illustrated booklet offers 36 scenarios for ruleset Mad Dogs & Englishman: India, and can be used for other NW Frontier rules. Includes maps and photos.

$48.00 USD
 MAD DOGS & ENGLISHMEN, MAD DOGS ON THE NORTH-WEST FRONTIER 1857-1944: Volume 2, The Marri Expedition 1880 to the Buner Field Expedition 1898

MAD DOGS & ENGLISHMEN, MAD DOGS ON THE NORTH-WEST FRONTIER 1857-1944: Volume 2, The Marri Expedition 1880 to the Buner Field Expedition 1898

Full-color illustrated booklet offers 30 scenarios for ruleset Mad Dogs & Englishman: India, and can be used for other NW Frontier rules. Includes maps and photos.

$48.00 USD

MAGAZINES…

 ANCIENT WARFARE: Volume 102 Helmets in the Old World

ANCIENT WARFARE: Volume 102 Helmets in the Old World

Theme: Helmets in the Ancient World
An Ancient Connection: The Mystery of Horned Helmets
By Ridge and Spang: Late Roman Helmets
The Face of Victory: Decoration on Roman Helmets
A Mask for a Battle: Losing Your Head in a Foreign Marsh
Hammering it Home: Roman Helmet Production
Three Centuries of Bronze and Iron: The Helmets of the Assyrian Army
Features:
PTSD in Ancient Greece: The Religious Dimension
A Puzzle Without an Answer: Where Did Hannibal Cross the Alps?
Those About to Die, or Not: An Alternative Gladiator Oath
Storming South: Gauls at the Battle of Telamon
Dying on the Edge of the Empire: The Tombstone of Nectovelius
Under Egyptian and Persian Banners: Jewish Soldiers Serving Foreign Kings

$12.00 USD
 ANCIENT HISTORY MAGAZINE #55: Ancient Tyrants

ANCIENT HISTORY MAGAZINE #55: Ancient Tyrants

Theme: Ancient Tyrants
Archaic Greek Tyrants – Dictators or First Among Equals
Harmodius and Aristogeiton – The Athenian Tyrannicides
King of Kings – Achaemenid Tyranny and Kingship
Mausolus of Caria, Dynast Satrap, Tyrant
Dreadful Domitian – How an Emperor Became a Tyrant
The Diadochi – Kings and Tyrants
Features:
The Antonine Plague – The End of the Pax Romana
Historical Homer? – The Invention of the Trojan War
A Sword Through the Family – The Succession of Constantine's Sons
The Aitolian League – Primitives and Pirates or Pioneers
Roman Hairstyles – Dyes, Wigs, and Hairpieces

$14.00 USD
 VAE VICTIS #180: Conquest of Hungary 1526

VAE VICTIS #180: Conquest of Hungary 1526

Issue includes:
News
Hexagons: OP Isabella; Mohicans; Congress of Vienna; Fields of Fire Deluxe; Parabellum Battalion; Les trois geants
Boardgames: Kingmaker; 1943-1945; Virtu; Old School Tactical; The Planet King; Les guerres de Louis XIV; The Other side of the Hill; Robin Hood; Red Dust Rebellion; La guerre des tranchées; Battles in the East 3; Twilight 2000; In the Shadow
Hobby: Des etudiants s'invitent au combat: Article number 2 Saison 3; Construire une ferme grecque – technique; Les jeux Napoleonien 2; Hommage a Rodger McGowan; L'utilisation des wargames en milieu militaire; Interview Claude Corbières
Figurines: Bolt Action 3v: Sword Beach le CR; Listes allemande BA V3; Scénarios la Garde a Eylau; Bataille Fire & Fury; Bonaparte le wargame; The War of the Roses (HC); Tales of the Old West; Wargaming the Marian Civil War and Gordon; Forbes Feud 1562-1571
Scenarios: ASL; M44
Art of War: The Conquest of Hungary 1526
Wargame with die-cut counters: The Conquest of Hungary 1526. Part of the Gold and Steel series. Simulates the campaign led by Suleiman the Magnificent and his Ottoman army that led to the conquest of the Kingdom of Hungary at the end of the Battle of Mohacs in 1526. One player plays the role of the Kingdom of Hungary and its allies (Transylvania/Walachia, Croatia, Moldova, Poland-Lithuania, Germany, Bohemia), the other player plays the Ottoman Empire and its allies (Serbia, Bosnia, Crimean Khanate). A combatant counter represents 500 to 2,000 infantrymen or cavalrymen on the front and half as many on the back. An artillery counter represents around a hundred cannons of various types and calibres.

Game turn: 2 weeks; Counter: 500 to 2000 men; Complexity: 6/10; Solitaire: 4/10; Length of a game: approximately 2 hours.

$28.00 USD
 STRATEGY & TACTICS QUARTERLY #30: Mediterranean Campaign 1940-1941

STRATEGY & TACTICS QUARTERLY #30: Mediterranean Campaign 1940-1941

The WWII war in the Middle Sea was a significantly neglected topic, with the naval war primarily focused on supply, with the British aiming supplies at the island of Malta to keep it protected and the Italo-Germans supplying men and material to North Africa. The complexion of the war changed many times due to fortunes of war and strategic decisions by the belligerents. $20.00 USD

OMM Discount 10%: Now $18.00 USD
 STRATEGY & TACTICS #353: Ukraine Battles 2014 – Ilovaisk and Debal'Tsve

STRATEGY & TACTICS #353: Ukraine Battles 2014 – Ilovaisk and Debal'Tsve

Grand-tactical two-player simulation (battalion-brigade level) of the battles fought in the Donbass in 2014-2015. The game system incorporates the tactical and operational lessons learned from the operations in Ukraine, including tactical and operational drones, improved sub munitions, expanded range and lethality of artillery and MRLS systems, improved thermobaric ammunitions, Russian Battalion Tactical Groups, artillery radars, PSYOPs, Spetsnaz as combat force multipliers, or networked Anti-Aircraft systems. The system simulates armor superiority, reactive armor, Shtora systems vs Anti-Tank missiles and RPGs, defensive positions and pre-arranged artillery fire, as well as the difficulties of command control and coordination of hybrid armies formed by regulars and militias. Each game turn represents two to three days, each hex represents 10km or 6 miles, and combat units range from battalions to brigade sized units. Contains one 22 x 34-inch game map and a sheet of 176 ⅝" counters. $50.00 USD

OMM Discount 10%: Now $45.00 USD

BOOKS…

 NIKEPHOROS II PHOKAS, 912-969: The White Death of the Saracens

NIKEPHOROS II PHOKAS, 912-969: The White Death of the Saracens

A detailed biography of Emperor Nikephoros II Phokas, exploring his military reforms, campaigns, and influence on Byzantine success. Provides thorough analysis of how he reformed military equipment, tactics, and strategy. The ambushes, battles, and military campaigns are discussed in unprecedented detail. Special attention is also paid to the influence of the ascetic Christian lifestyle of Nikephoros on the morale of the armed forces. Contains 50 color and black-and-white illustrations. $50.00 USD

OMM Discount 15%: Now $42.50 USD
 ROME, PERSIA AND THE WAR THAT SHAPED THE WORLD, 565-630

ROME, PERSIA AND THE WAR THAT SHAPED THE WORLD, 565-630

Explores the climactic ancient clash between Rome and Persia, a pivotal battle shaping civilizations for centuries. Details how, on the brink of being extinguished, the Romans marched into Persia. Hunted by three separate armies, they would somehow have to survive, defeat the great King of Kings, and save Constantinople. Seeks to shed light on the drama and significance of the war, as well as detail its heroes. Contains 16 illustrations. $37.00 USD

OMM Discount 15%: Now $31.45 USD
 THE ARMY OF ALEXANDER THE GREAT

THE ARMY OF ALEXANDER THE GREAT

First in a new series by Helion and Company called From Alexander to Adrianople. Provides a comprehensive account of the army with which Alexander conquered the Persian Empire. Details the organization, equipment, appearance, drill and tactics of the core Macedonian units, the Greek and Balkan allies and mercenaries, and the Asian subjects of the Alexandrian army. Initial chapters cover the main components of the army, with particular emphasis on the pike-armed phalanx. The importance of the supporting units of light infantry and cavalry is also emphasized. Subsequent chapters examine the army in action, covering subjects ranging from pay and terms of service to march rates and intelligence. Finally, there is an analysis of each of the major battles fought by the Army, allowing its tactics to be seen in context. Contains 64 black-and-white photos and illustrations, 20 color profiles, 4 black-and-white maps, and 12 black-and-white figures. $45.00 USD

OMM Discount 15%: Now $38.25 USD
 LEUKTRA 371 BCE: Sparta's Twilight

LEUKTRA 371 BCE: Sparta's Twilight

Details how Thebes shattered Sparta's hoplite supremacy at Leuctra, ending its hegemony and ushering in a new era of tactical innovation under Epameinondas. The Theban general's use of what we know as the oblique order foreshadowed the combined arms tactics that was to be fully developed by Philip II of Macedon and subsequently employed by his son Alexander the Great during his eye-opening success against the Persian Empire. The innovative generalship of Epameinondas had given the Thebans a critical victory over the best hoplite force in Greece, and crucially, this signaled the end of Sparta's hegemony over the Greek world. Contains 23 black-and-white photos, 4 color plates, and 4 black-and-white maps. $40.00 USD

OMM Discount 15%: Now $34.00 USD
 COLONEL WILLIAM PRESCOTT: Heroic Commander of the Battle of Bunker Hill

COLONEL WILLIAM PRESCOTT: Heroic Commander of the Battle of Bunker Hill

Details the life of Colonel William Prescott, and in particular, how his brave and determined stand made by mostly inexperienced fighters, against a far more formidable British military force, demonstrated the American fighting spirit and spurred the drive for independence. Prescott survived the famous battle and participated in a series of major events during the Revolutionary Era and the eventual establishment of the United States Constitution. Were it not for Prescott's extraordinary efforts in June 1775, the drive for Liberty might well have been delayed, if not abandoned altogether. $35.00 USD

OMM Discount 15%: Now $29.75 USD
 NAPOLEON'S ARMY AT AUSTERLITZ: Uniforms and Equipment of the Grande Armee at the Emperor's Greatest Battle

NAPOLEON'S ARMY AT AUSTERLITZ: Uniforms and Equipment of the Grande Armee at the Emperor's Greatest Battle

Sets out to chart the story of the men who made up the Grand Armee. Incorporating eyewitness reports that have never been used in English or French histories, assesses if the army was indeed the best in the world. Analyzes the judgments of men like Grouchy, Oudinot, Ney, D'hautpoul and many other famous names. Critically re-examines the mythos and presents the judgment call made at the time about the army, that has ever since been overtly romanticized by both lovers and haters of Napoleon. Supported by an unrivaled collection of full color illustrations, many of which have never been published before, including images of original items of equipment that are held in both museums and private collections to which the author has been granted special access. Contains 200+ color illustrations. $55.00 USD

OMM Discount 15%: Now $46.75 USD
 LEE BESIEGED: Grant's Second Petersburg Offensive, June 18-July 1, 1864

LEE BESIEGED: Grant's Second Petersburg Offensive, June 18-July 1, 1864

A vivid account of Grant's daring but thwarted Second Offensive during the Petersburg siege, where tactical brilliance met fierce Confederate resistance. Puts Grant's second effort into perspective, not only in the context of the Petersburg siege and the Civil War, but in the context of warfare's history. Explanation for the context and consequences of every decision is grounded in hundreds of primary sources and supported by original maps. Contains 40 images and 40 maps. $35.00 USD

OMM Discount 15%: Now $29.75 USD
 THE INVINCIBLE TWELFTH: The 12th South Carolina Infantry of the Gregg-McGowan Brigade, Army of Northern Virginia

THE INVINCIBLE TWELFTH: The 12th South Carolina Infantry of the Gregg-McGowan Brigade, Army of Northern Virginia

Based on years of research, exhaustively mining primary sources to reconstruct the 12th South Carolina's history from its formation in 1861 until its final official reunion in the 1880s and beyond. Through the words of its soldiers and officers, the narrative of protracted and arduous marches, scarcity of provisions, horrific and unimaginable carnage in battle, and an unwavering determination to persevere in the bitter struggle for independence at any cost and against insurmountable odds takes form. Contains 31 images and 14 maps. $35.00 USD

OMM Discount 15%: Now $29.75 USD
 RORKE'S DRIFT REVISITED: A New Account of the Most Famous Battle of the Anglo-Zulu War

RORKE'S DRIFT REVISITED: A New Account of the Most Famous Battle of the Anglo-Zulu War

A new account with new research that challenges many misconceptions and myths. Explains how previous accounts have been distorted by false reporting, false memory syndrome, ignorance of the site, and archaeological evidence. Among the more sensational revelations is that Lieutenant John Chard did not write the famous Chard Report, which has been the main primary source for the battle. Shows that neither Lieutenant Ardendorff nor the missionary Reverend Otto Witt was there. Drawing on previously neglected eyewitness accounts as well as the latest archaeological evidence, there is a wealth of other new information and fresh perspectives. Contains 20 color illustrations. $40.00 USD

OMM Discount 15%: Now $34.00 USD
 SOUTH PACIFIC AIR WAR: Volume 6 – Wau to Bismarck Sea, January-March 1943

SOUTH PACIFIC AIR WAR: Volume 6 – Wau to Bismarck Sea, January-March 1943

Volume Six of this series chronicles aerial warfare in the New Guinea theater in the critical period of January to March 1943. It can be read alone or as a continuation of the previous five volumes which span the first thirteen months of the Pacific War. Never before has this campaign been chronicled in such detail, with Allied and Japanese accounts matched for a factual and thoroughly detailed account of the conflict. $47.00 USD

OMM Discount 15%: Now $39.95 USD
 THE CRIMEAN OFFENSIVE, 1944: The Russian Battle for the Crimea

THE CRIMEAN OFFENSIVE, 1944: The Russian Battle for the Crimea

Fully illustrated with rare and unpublished photos, this is a detailed account of the dogged attempt by the Russians to retake Crimea in 1943-44. Details how the Russians pushed the Germans back to Crimea and then launched a massive amphibious assault at two locations on the eastern coast, but its units were unable to prevent an Axis counterattack that collapsed the southern bridgehead. The Red Army held the bridgehead at Yenikale, from which they launched further offensive operations, culminating in a huge offensive in April 1944. The Germans intended to hold Sevastopol as a fortress, as the Russians had done between 1941 and 1942. However, the fortifications of the city had not been restored and the city fell on May 9. Contains 150 photographs, maps, and artworks. $29.00 USD

OMM Discount 15%: Now $24.65 USD
 U.S.M.C. TANK MARKINGS IN THE PACIFIC

USMC TANK MARKINGS IN THE PACIFIC

Illustrated with numerous period photographs and detailed color profiles, explains the practical markings and names used by U.S.M.C. tank combat units during the Pacific War, from 1942 to 1945. Each chapter details one unit, covering markings down to section level and showing how the markings and names changes through that unit's campaigns. Contains 150+ photographs and artworks. $40.00 USD

OMM Discount 15%: Now $34.00 USD
 U.S. ARMY TRACTOR TRUCKS AND SEMITRAILERS

U.S. ARMY TRACTOR TRUCKS AND SEMITRAILERS

Examines the various tractor trucks and semi-trailers used by the U.S. Army during World War II, highlighting their specialized functions and logistical impact, and detailing their different weight categories. Illustrated with hundreds of period photographs, illustrations, and diagrams, discusses all variants including an array of specialized vehicles for units such as commissary, engineering, aviation, and cavalry. Contains 150+ photographs. $40.00 USD

OMM Discount 15%: Now $34.00 USD
 THE KAISER'S PANZERS: German Tanks of The First World War – Images of War Series

THE KAISER'S PANZERS: German Tanks of The First World War – Images of War Series

Charts the development of German armored vehicles during the First World War. The Imperial German Army's fledgling tank force fielded only twenty A7V tanks by the time of the November 1918 Armistice. To address this shortcoming, the German Army pressed more captured British Mark IV tanks into service through a dedicated workshop facility in Belgium during the final year of the war. A handful of these vehicles later saw service in the Freikorps to suppress left-wing uprisings in Berlin and Leipzig. Draws on contemporary records, newsreels, and newspaper accounts. Contains 200+ images. $27.00 USD

OMM Discount 15%: Now $22.95 USD
 THE TOKYO SIXTEEN: The Heroes of Doolittle's Raid on Japan in April 1942

THE TOKYO SIXTEEN: The Heroes of Doolittle's Raid on Japan in April 1942

Follows the story of the sixteen pilots who took part in the Doolittle Raid on Tokyo in April 1942. Begins with a deep dive into each pilot's life before the war, highlighting their unique aspirations and shared sense of duty, while highlighting the intense and secretive training required to launch B-25 bombers from an aircraft carrier. Focuses on the raid itself as they flew into enemy territory, bombed Tokyo, and then faced perilous escapes. Personal stories of bravery, survival and the physical and mental toll of the mission form a powerful narrative throughout. Contains 32 mono illustrations. $35.00 USD

OMM Discount 15%: Now $29.75 USD
 DANES ON D-DAY: Danish soldiers, sailors and airmen in the invasion of Normandy 1944

DANES ON D-DAY: Danish soldiers, sailors and airmen in the invasion of Normandy 1944

Depiction of the Danes who fought for the Allies before, during, and after the invasion of Normandy in World War II. Based on first-hand accounts and diaries, and while a significant portion of the source material focuses on the perspective of sailors, it also covers Danish pilots, paratroopers, and infantrymen on D-Day and in the subsequent offensives following the invasion. The book is profusely illustrated with contemporary photographs of the men and of the locations that became the settings for the dramatic events of 1944. Contains 70 black-and-white photos, 5 color illustrations, 40 color photos, 5 color profiles, 10 color maps, 5 figures, and 2 tables. $48.00 USD

OMM Discount 15%: Now $40.80 USD

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