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MINIATURES…
BOLT ACTION: Lions of the Folgore, Italian Paracadutisti Starter Army 28mm
This set gives you everything you need to field a Italian Paracadutisti in games of Bolt Action. Contains 42 plastic paratroopers, enabling players to build a Rifle Platoon, as well as Platoon Commanders to lead them; a Heavy Weapons Platoon composed of two Medium Machine Gun teams and a Medium Mortar; and an Armored Platoon of an AB 41 armored car and Semovente assault gun, which can also be assembled as an M13/40 Carro Armato light tank. Models supplied unassembled and unpainted. $176.00 USD
OMM Discount 20%: Now $140.80 USD
MASTERCLASS: John Blanche Volume 3 Paint Set
Step into frost-lit shadows: this set brings a haunting palette and chilling contrast. Ten brand-new paint colors from The Army Painter tailored for chilly atmospheres. Colors include Frostveil, Skyshard, Moonpetal, Ashroot, Shadow Thorn, Bramble Grove, Dewpath, Iceborn, Pine Hollow Shade, and Nightroot Shade. $58.00 USD
OMM Discount 10%: Now $52.20 USD
MASTERCLASS: John Blanche Volume 4 Paint Set
Ignite grimdark energy: this set unleashes visceral warmth and fiery, expressive color. Ten brand-new paint colors from The Army Painter tailored for explosive atmospheres. Colors include Emberveil, Gladeshard, Sunpetal, Umberroot, Blood Thorn, Thicket Grove, Rootpath, Hearthborn, Grove Hollow Shade, and Vineroot Shade. $58.00 USD
OMM Discount 10%: Now $52.20 USD
MAGAZINES…
WARGAMES ILLUSTRATED #460 w/ Bolt Action Japanese Army Infantry Sprue
Theme: Bolt Action Imperial Japan
Features:
- Cover Mount Focus: Imperial Japanese Infantry
- A Festering Threat on the Frontline: Trench Crusade game of Cult of the Black Grail vs New Antioch's Stosstuppen
- Skirmishing Out of Time: New Perry Napoleonic French and Spanish box set used with Spectre Miniatures' new rules
- Making a Colonial Stockade for the Early New Zealand Wars: Quick-build guide for small and large stockades
- On the Banks of the River Nile: Belgian advance into Congo scenario
- Dragons, Snails, and Adventure: Two new Hairfoot Jousting scenarios
- Frame Focus, Jungle-Based Banzai Charge: Hobby techniques for included sprue
- First Look, Shivershield: Fantasy skirmish starter set
- The Fourth Silver Bayonet Bash: Report on clash at Boards and Swords Hobbies
- Too Many Rules: Debates whether the hobby is flooded with rulesets
Departments:
- Observation Post: Reviews cover new books, and resin and plastic minis
- Release Radar: New and upcoming releases
- Quick Fire: WI readers' hobby projects, notes, news, and observations
$10.00 USD
WARGAMING…
BOLT ACTION: Armies of Italy – Third Edition
Covers all of the infantry, artillery, vehicles, and more to field an Italian army in Bolt Action. Contains three army lists and sets of national special rules to cover whether fielding the Italian military as a part of the Axis or post-Armistice. In addition to the unit profiles and national special rules, contains historical background details, as well as full-color illustrations and photography. Those who pre-order will receive a 'Desert Lightning' 28mm special miniature – represents a paratrooper fighting in the Western Desert campaign with two optional sets of arms, brandishing a variety of improvised anti-tank weapons. Model supplied unassembled and unpainted. $45.00 USD
OMM Discount 20%: Now $36.00 USD
SMOOTH AND RIFLED: Skirmish Rules for the Age of the Musket
Skirmish-level wargame designed to bring the Age of Gunpowder onto the tabletop, covering the period from the early 18th Century to the beginning of the 20th Century – French and Indian War, American Revolution, Napoleonic Wars, and American Civil War. Requires 30 to 40 miniatures per side (in most cases), and games run about 60-90 minutes. Contains two cardstock sheets of action-point board and markers, as well as rules for generating terrain and scenarios. Generic but sufficiently detailed army lists are provided to recreate the main troop types of the 1700-1866 period. Official lists will be included in dedicated supplements. $58.00 USD
QUAR, CLASH OF RIFLES: Rulebook
Hardcover rulebook for skirmish gaming on Alwyd, the whimsical world of the Quar beset by the grim horrors of war. Expands on the rules from earlier editions, and clarifies and provides examples of key concepts. Also contains new Special Abilities for rhyflers and Equipment Traits for their weapons. Beyond rules for all existing units, introduces Heavy Weapons Teams. Contains new lore and uniform plates for seven of the main Factions on Alwyd, as well as ten scenarios. $45.00 USD
OMM Discount 20%: Now $36.00 USD
OSPREYS…
017 D-DAY FLEET 1944, BRITISH SECTOR: The Royal Navy's Eastern Task Force
Examines the fleet that secured the British Assault Area from the eve of D-Day until the end of the assault phase of operations. Also explores forces from Canada, Norway, and the Free French. Explains the minesweeping that allowed the landings to take place, and the various naval operations that brought British and Canadian troops to the beaches. Explores how the fleet defended the British Assault Area from counterattacks by enemy destroyers, coastal forces, mining, and special attack units, and how it sustained the build-up that fed resources to the growing Allied forces. Illustrated throughout with 40 archive photos and 15 pages of original color illustrations. $23.00 USD
OMM Discount 15%: Now $19.55 USD
085 U.S. SOLDIER VS JAPANESE INFANTRYMAN: Philippines 1944-45
Examines the U.S. Army and Japanese troops who fought for control of the Philippine Islands in the climactic months of World War II. Examines three important battles of the Philippines campaign – when the IJA's 1st Division faced the U.S. Army's 24th Division as it attacked toward the port of Ormoc (Breakneck Ridge, November 3-11, 1944), when the U.S. 38th Division battled the reinforced 39th Infantry Regiment at Zig-Zag Pass (February 1-13, 1945), and when the U.S. 43d Division fought the Kawashima Force at the battle for the Ipo Dam (May 6-21, 1945). Contains color artwork plates and maps; black-and-white, and color photographs and illustrations. $23.00 USD
OMM Discount 15%: Now $19.55 USD
347 ITALIAN MAS AND MS BOATS 1915-49: Italy's fast coastal forces
An illustrated history of the motor torpedo boats of Italy's fast coastal forces, from their raids on enemy battleships in World War I to the dashing campaigns of World War II. Researched from unpublished primary sources, this is the first authoritative book in English to study the MAS boats; their larger MS successors; and their wars in the Adriatic, Mediterranean, and beyond. Explores their evolving technology, roles, and how the boats fought in two world wars. Traces their history from the famous actions of World War I to the troubled search for a very fast MAS boat and their multifaceted roles in World War II, from the Malta convoy battles to the Black Sea naval war. Explores little-known episodes such as their dangerous, clandestine roles post-1943, landing intelligence agents and commandos, and their secret 1945-48 battles against Yugoslavian communist infiltrators. Illustrated throughout with 40 photos and 8 pages of color illustrations. $20.00 USD
OMM Discount 15%: Now $17.00 USD
427 KINGS MOUNTAIN 1780: The Tide Turns in the South
Provides an in-depth look at the battle that saw the American Overmountain Men come together and defeat the British Loyalist army, turning the tide of the war. Details how the independent Overmountain Men were roused into action by a handful of charismatic leaders and joined forces with Patriot militia to defeat the Loyalists. Dives into Britain's plans for the area, the events that drove the Overmountain Men to band together, and the final battle that saw the Loyalists defeated. Contains color illustrations throughout, including battlescene artworks, maps, 3D diagrams, and photographs. $25.00 USD
OMM Discount 15%: Now $21.25 USD
BOOKS…
THE EMPREROR COMMODUS: God and Gladiator
A revisionist biography reassessing Commodus' turbulent reign, challenging his enduring image as a mad tyrant. Details how that much of his infamy is clearly based on fact, but reviews the ancient evidence to present a full-length biography of Commodus. His twelve-year reign is set in its historical context, showing that the kingdom of gold he supposedly inherited was actually an empire devastated by plague and war. Explores his reign and the number of plotted murders and conspiracies that only emboldened Commodus. $25.00 USD
OMM Discount 15%: Now $21.25 USD
WARS OF THE THREE KINGDOMS: Warfare in the Chinese World from 189 to 238 CE
Examines the Wars of the Three Kingdoms and its political figures, with a focus on Cao Cao. Returns to primary sources to reconstruct Cao Cao's military career in its true operational and political context, stripping away centuries of myth and moral judgment. Reassesses his campaigns with fresh analytical clarity. Traces the evolution of warfare in a fractured imperial world as it examines the organization of armies, the logistical challenges of campaigning across vast territories, the use of fortified cities and river systems, and the shifting alliances that defined the era. Further details the campaigns of Zhuge Liang, Sima Yi, and the foundation of the Jin dynasty. Contains 16 black-and-white illustrations, 9 black-and-white photos, 11 black-and-white maps, and 2 tables. $40.00 USD
OMM Discount 15%: Now $34.00 USD
STRATEGIES OF UKRAINIAN WAR: Russia, Poland and the Ottomans, Conflict over Hegemony, 1500-1800
A comprehensive history of Ukraine, examining empires, warfare, and the region's enduring geopolitical and social conflicts. Examines the overlapping major powers – the Ottomans, Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, and Muscovy-Russia – and how they clashed over the grand geopolitical Ukraine, stretching from the Danube through the Black Sea and Caucasus to the Caspian Sea. Embedded in this conflict is the emergence of Ukraine or several 'Ukraines,' proto-states of military groups, bound together by strategic objectives, social class, and economic interest. Seeks to provide a link to contemporary Ukraine through this study. Contains 16 mono illustrations. $45.00 USD
OMM Discount 15%: Now $38.25 USD
THE NINE YEARS WAR 1593-1603, PART 2: The turning point at Kinsale 1598-1603
Details how The Nine Years War (1593-1603), sometimes known as Tyrone's Rebellion, was one of the most devastating and brutal conflicts to sweep the island; how the English Crown came close to losing its grip on Ireland. Explores the factors that brought this on, such as English misrule, Irish ambition, and the fortuitous creation of political ties with Spain. This volume focuses specifically on how the English recovered from the brink of defeat. Contains 10 black-and-white illustrations, 10 black-and-white photos, 15 color illustrations, 10 color photos, 5 pages of color plates 2 black-and-white maps, and 5 color maps. $43.00 USD
OMM Discount 15%: Now $36.55 USD
CUBAN MILITARY AVIATION: Volume 2 – The Cuban Army Air Force, the fight against Castro's Guerrillas, and the Bay of Pigs, 1952-1961
Continues the two-part study of Cuba's air power, examining the turbulent decade that saw the island's military aviation thrust into sustained combat, political collapse, and Cold War confrontation. Traces how the FAEC evolved from a conventional air arm into a force heavily engaged in counterinsurgency operations, flying thousands of combat sorties against guerrilla forces in the Sierra Maestra and across the island. Provides a detailed operational analysis of air campaigns conducted with aircraft such as the F-47 Thunderbolt, B-26 Invader, T-33 Shooting Star, and a wide array of light liaison and attack aircraft. Examines the introduction of helicopters, forward air control techniques, night operations, and the growing strains placed on personnel and materiel by an intensifying civil war, compounded by political interference, corruption, and the imposition of a U.S. arms embargo. Contains 277 black-and-white photos, 18 color profiles, 5 color maps, 1 black-and-white map, and 17 tables. $30.00 USD
OMM Discount 15%: Now $25.50 USD
T-72 MAIN BATTLE TANK
A highly illustrated study of the T-72 main battle tank and variants, detailing its history from the Cold War Soviet Army though to the current War in Ukraine. Tells the full story behind this iconic tank using extensive primary source material from Russian archives. Details how the T-72 was originally developed in the late 1960s as a cheaper alternative to the T-64 Main Battle Tank and entered service with the Soviet Army in 1974, becoming the most common tank used by the Warsaw Pact from the 1970s until the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. Also covers related vehicles and systems such as artillery systems, engineer vehicles, bridge launchers, and recovery vehicles, as well as the unique heavy infantry support vehicles. Fully illustrated throughout in color and black-and-white. $40.00 USD
OMM Discount 15%: Now $34.00 USD
THE FIGHTING PIONEERS: The Story of the 7th Battalion DLI
Covers the history of the 7th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, from its formation in 1908 to its re-designation in 1936. With the creation of the Territorial Force in 1908, the battalion was re-designated as the 7th Battalion. Details how it went to France in April 1915 with the rest of the Northumbrian Division seeing action almost immediately at the Second battle of Ypres; and in 1920 when the Territorial Army was reformed, it was re-raised in its original role as infantry. Concludes when the 7th Battalion Durham Light Infantry became the 47th (Durham Light Infantry) A.A. Battalion R.E. (T.A.), whose personnel went on to serve in the Second World War. Contains 150 mono illustrations. $40.00 USD
OMM Discount 15%: Now $34.00 USD
HILL 112: The Key to Defeating Hitler in Normandy
Details how Hill 112 was a vital defensive ground for the Germans, but it was an essential steppingstone for the British en route to the River Orne. Details the tactical problem that Hill 112 presented – it was impossible for armor to survive on its broad plateau, while the infantry could only hold the skeletal orchards and woods at the cost of crushing casualties. For six weeks from the end of June into August, when the Allied advances finally gained momentum, Hill 112 was far too important to let the opposition hold and exploit it. Consequently, it was regularly shelled and mortared, and shrouded with smoke and dust, while soldiers of both sides clung to their respective rims of the plateau. Contains 75 black-and-white illustrations and 30 black-and-white maps. $25.00 USD
OMM Discount 15%: Now $21.25 USD
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