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KEPIS AND BAYONETS: Card Deck
Card deck for use with Kepis and Bayonets. $18.00 USD
KEPIS AND BAYONETS: ACW Supplement for Muskets and Tomahawks
American Civil War and Franco-Prussian War supplement for Muskets and Tomahawks. You need a copy of Muskets and Tomahawks to use this book. Contains an overview of both periods within the book as well as army lists for both conflicts, covering the various troop types, cavalry, and artillery available. Also comes with period-specific traits and command abilities for the two wars, a range of generic scenarios, and also more period-specific random events. Comes with two campaigns that cover the American Civil War – From Bull Run to Appomattox and Bleeding Kansas. $36.00 USD
RAPID FIRE RELOADED: Barbarossa Border Battles
Designed to be played using Reloaded and Reloaded Extra rules (or RF2 if players prefer). This 40-page, fully illustrated A5-booklet provides four scenarios for wargaming actions that took place in the first five days of the war on the Eastern Front. Pit Pz 38ts against early T-34s and vulnerable T-26s against German anti-tank guns. Encompassing a wide range of armored vehicles, including the heavy KV-2, T-35 and armored trains. Includes historical backgrounds, full graphic orbats, battle maps, and special rules. $16.00 USD
BOOKS…
CAMOUFLAGE: Designed to Deceive
Explores the history and principles of camouflage, revealing how deception and disguise have shaped espionage from World War I to modern times. Presents four key principles of camouflage and shows how deception and illusion underpin espionage. Details how insights of animals and birds blending into their surroundings was applied to the battlefield during World War I, first namely to disrupt submarine attacks. Explains how mimicry is as essential for undercover assets as for animals: agents must be able to not only look the part, but inhabit new identities, maintain double lives, and deceive everyone they meet. Also considers the implications of modern detection technologies on camouflage in the future. $20.00 USD
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TWIN EVILS: Communism and Fascism
Outlines the history of Communism and Fascism into the modern era, exploring their origins and principles as outlined by their founders. Beginning in the late 18th century and continuing into the modern era, examines the philosophical basis and the effects they had on society and the world around them. Compares and contrasts these Twin Evils, showing the disastrous effects and the incongruous logic that have elevated these lines of thinking to a hold on nations and people. Contains 8 images. $30.00 USD
NAVAL WARFARE UNDER THE BYZANTINE EMPIRE: From Justinian I to the Fourth Crusade
Delves into the profound significance of naval and maritime power in shaping the destinies of ancient empires, with a particular focus on the Empire of the Romans in the East. Details how the imperial fleet played crucial roles in the Empire's reconquest of the West by Justinian I, its struggles against the Muslim Arabs (which turned the Mediterranean into a naval war zone), as well as its resurgence in the tenth and eleventh centuries. Explores the empire's pivotal history from its zenith in the sixth century, a time when the remnants of the Roman Empire aspired to restore its former glory, to its demise at the hands of the Westerners in the early 13th Century. Contains 16 mono illustrations. $33.00 USD
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ANCIENT BRITISH AND IRISH CELTS IN GREEK AND ROMAN SOURCES (500 BC – AD 60)
Presents the ancient sources for the Atlantic Celts in chapters covering the resources, commerce, warfare and beliefs of the oceanic Celts. Contains updated translations of ancient sources concerning the lands known as Ivernia and Britannia. Reveals what the Greeks and Romans knew about the origins, culture and social practices of the insular Celts. Includes the campaign reports of Julius Caesar, along with accounts of conquests by the Emperor Claudius. These ancient texts reveal the ambitions, conflict and compromises involved in establishing the Roman province of Britannia, which by AD60 encompassed most of southern Britain. Contains 20 color illustrations. $40.00 USD
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ON SLAVIC WARRIORS: And Their Battles on Sea and Land
A history of the formation of Slavic military states from the 9th to 11th centuries. Examines the development of Slavic armies, especially in Poland, as the nation states were developing in the early medieval period. Using the latest archeological finds combined with research and reenactors, provides a fascinating history of the early Polish state. Topics covered include tactics, weapons, engineering, and ships used. Contains over 100 images, drawings and photos. $40.00 USD
THE LIFE AND TIMES OF A MEDIEVAL KNIGHT: Sir Geoffrey de Langley and Family
Traces the Langley family to reveal medieval lives, secrets, and untold stories. Easy-to-digest retelling of medieval history from the point of view of the knight and his family. Seeks to bring the Langley family's history back to light after it was concluded that this family failed to achieve anything much of note and fell from history, due to lack of heirs. Traces through historical archives; abbeys, houses, and cemeteries; deciphering manuscripts; and trying to understand Latin. Draws together the genealogical chart to tell tales such as a monk driven to insanity by study, the babes in the wood, the murder of a young Oxford scholar, and a long journey across Europe with a leopard. Contains 40 mono illustrations. $40.00 USD
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WARS AND SOLDIERS IN THE EARLY REIGN OF LOUIS XIV: Volume 9 – The Swedish Army, 1655-1690
Examines how Sweden emerged as one of Europe's foremost military powers, achieving a level of influence and battlefield effectiveness that belied its limited population and economic resources. Looks at how this was sustained through decades of almost continuous warfare. Centers the analysis around organization, structure, and material culture of the Swedish army. Explores recruitment systems, regimental organization, command structures, and the practical realities of maintaining armies in the field, demonstrating that Sweden's success rested on a coherent and innovative military system fully comparable to those of France or the Dutch Republic. Contains detailed color plates depicting infantry, cavalry, dragoons, artillery, and household troops, alongside uniforms, equipment, standards, guidons, and regimental colors. Contains 32 color plates, 119 black-and-white illustrations, 41 black-and-white photos, 9 black-and-white maps, and 2 figures. $60.00 USD
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BRITISH AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE 1739-1815: Success and Failure Across Five Continents
Provides case-studies of naval operations and explores why their outcomes ranged from great successes to major disasters, with no obvious long-term learning curve. Provides an overview of Britain's amphibious operations from the early part of the eighteenth century to the close of the Napoleonic era, an examination of the earliest attempts to develop amphibious doctrine by Thomas More Molyneux, and a series of case-studies that examine both successes and failures. Explores the mistakes at Cartagena in 1741 and Walcheren in 1809, as well as the successes at Louisbourg (twice), Quebec, Belleisle, and Charleston. Explores what factors ensured that some expeditions succeeded where others failed, lessons that were learned along the way, and why were they not consistently applied thereafter. Contains 31 black-and-white illustrations, 8 black-and-white maps, and 6 tables. $50.00 USD
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SCALP HUNTER: Major Robert Rogers and His Rogue Rangers, 1755 – 1760
Provides an exhaustive examination of Rogers and his Rangers, told by the Rangers themselves and their officers of all ranks, including generals, and it is not a modern interpretation by writers lacking a military background. Provides the first in-depth account of Rogers and men who served under him, including much new information unavailable previously. Rogers, his Rangers, and soldiers who served beside them relate fresh information in their own words. Seeks to discredit and remove Rogers from the pantheon of notable frontiersmen due to his savage butchery. Contains 40 black-and-white illustrations and 2 black-and-white maps. $45.00 USD
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THE BRANDYWINE CAMPAIGN, 1777
Provides a detailed account of the 1777 Battle of Brandywine, revealing how Washington's forces fought bravely despite ultimately losing Philadelphia to the British. Details how Howe led his forces against the Americans, securing victory. The bitter fighting on Birmingham Hill drove the Americans from the field, but their heroic defensive stand saved Washington's army from destruction and proved that the nascent Continental foot soldiers could stand toe-to-toe with their foe. Although fighting would follow, Philadelphia fell to Howe's legions on the 26th of September. Contains 120+ photographs, artwork, and maps. $25.00 USD
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THE GULF THEATER, 1813-15
The Gulf Theater shaped the War of 1812, culminating in Andrew Jackson's victory at New Orleans. Examines key episodes in the theater including the battles of Fort Bowyer, the capture of Pensacola, the fighting at New Orleans, and the battle of Fort St. Philip. Situates these events within the broader context of U.S. territorial ambitions and Native American resistance. Contains 80+ photographs, illustrations, and maps. $19.00 USD
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ULYSSES'S ODYSSEY: Ulysses S. Grant's World Tour at the Dawn of American Empire
Chronicles how Grant, newly departed from two terms in the White House, embarked on an extraordinary three-year journey to explore the world. Details how Grant's odyssey spanned continents, from Europe's capitals to uncharted terrain for an American president, including Egypt, the Holy Land, the Ottoman Empire, Russia, India, Siam, Saigon, China, and Japan where he was welcomed by throngs and honored by monarchs, kings, queens, emperors, and heads of state. Grant immersed himself in local cultures: he scaled Mount Vesuvius, sailed the Nile, rode elephants in India, and strolled the streets of Sicily, where he was cautioned about the mafia. Draws upon Grant's extensive papers, accounts of fellow travelers, letters, diaries, historic newspapers, and myriad other sources. Contains 66 images. $35.00 USD
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THE SIRDAR AND THE KHALIFA: Kitchener's Reconquest of Sudan 1896-98
Details the campaign fought by the British against the Mahdi's successor, the Khalifa, by General Kitchener, the Sirdar of the Egyptian Army. Examines Kitchener's belated campaign to reconquer the Sudan and avenge the death of General Gordon: a war that began in 1896 and ended less than two years later with the Battle of Omdurman. Contains 75 illustrations. $30.00 USD
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THE BATTLES OF HLOBANE AND KHAMBULA: Forgotten Turning Point of the Anglo-Zulu War
Details the two main Zulu War battles which were fought on consecutive days with very different outcomes. Argues that Khambula was the most important battle of the war, since it persuaded both Lord Chelmsford and the Zulu king, Cetshwayo, that the British could defeat the Zulus. Both battles are described in the fullest detail possible, drawing on eyewitness testimony and meticulous research. Recounts tales of extraordinary courage but also exposes blunders and cowardice that tarnish some famous reputations. Contains 20 color illustrations. $45.00 USD
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CHINESE MILITARY AVIATION 1912-1937, VOLUME 1: Air Forces in Beijing and Guangzhou, 1912-1927
Offers the first detailed and comprehensive study of the earliest Chinese military aviation forces, focusing on their establishment and development in Beijing and Guangzhou between 1912 and 1927. Presents a nuanced picture of a complex and often chaotic process of technological and institutional adaptation under extreme conditions. Reconstructs the emergence of aviation as a tool of state and warlord power in early Republican China. Documents the foundation of the Nanyuan Flying School near Beijing in 1913 and Sun Yat-sen's competing efforts to build an air arm in Guangzhou. Explores in depth the personalities involved and reveals how fragile institutional frameworks attempted to sustain these fledgling air services amidst political chaos, financial constraints, and shifting allegiances. Details China's early attempts to manufacture its own aircraft and the creation of local repair and production workshops. Operations during internal conflicts such as the White Wolf Rebellion, the Zhili-Anhui and Zhili-Fengtian Wars, and anti-bandit campaigns are analyzed, revealing how aviation was applied in China's fractured military landscape. Contains 131 black-and-white photos, 11 color illustrations, 43 color profiles, 5 black-and-white maps, and 1 color map. $30.00 USD
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THE WAR TO END ALL WARS: New Jersey's Role in World War I
Details how during World War I, New Jersey played a prominent role in the manufacturing of war-related munitions, created the infrastructure necessary to train and mobilize troops, and supplied a portion of the manpower necessary to fight overseas. Contributions ranged from artillery rounds from Amatol, fuses from Bloomfield, shells from Lyndhurst, gun carriages (Singer), aircraft engines (Duesenberg), Handley Page Bombers from Elizabeth, and ship building (New York Shipbuilding and ELCO). Sheds light on prominent figures and their connections to New Jersey. Contains 200 images. $25.00 USD
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CAPTIVE SCORPION: The Story of PoW Trooper Mick Holland of the Long Range Desert Group and his Nine Escape Attempts
Trooper Mick Holland served seven months with the Long Range Desert Group as an interpreter, medical orderly, and gunner until his capture in September 1942. From there until the end of the war, he spent more time 'on the run' than in PoW camps. He made seven escape attempts in Italy and two in Germany. Holland's accounts take the reader on an incredible journey that exhibits an exceptional man with great tenacity and determination. Contains 250 mono illustrations. $55.00 USD
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AFRIKAKORPS AT WAR 1941-43
A detailed, illustrated history of North African World War II battles, Rommel, and American forces' impact. Provides an eyewitness account of what it was like to fight and survive in the desert, examines the importance of intelligence and codebreaking, and reassesses Rommel's reputation as a battlefield commander. Contains 350 photographs. $45.00 USD
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FALL OF BERLIN: The End of the Thousand Year Reich, 1945
The Fall of Berlin, known as the Berlin Strategic Offensive Operation by the Soviets, was one of the last major offensives of the European Theater. It wasn't the last battle but it certainly was the one that marked the end of the war in Europe.
Contents:
- Cover Sheet
- Cardstock Map (11x17-inch)
- Enlarged Map (17x22-inch)
- 176 Counters
- 12 Page Rule Booklet
- Two Force Display Charts (for optional rules)
- Five Player Aid Charts
$42.00 USD
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DOODLEBUGS!: The First Week of Operation Eisbar, 1944
Solitaire game in which the player controls the British response to the V-1 rocket launches of Flak Regiment 155 located along the coast of France across the channel. Covers the first week of Operation Eisbar and concludes after the last phase of the game is completed for June 20. The actual campaign continued until March 1945. The goal of the player (playing the British side) is to prevent the Germans from gaining a victory.
Contents:
- Cover Sheet
- Cardstock Map (11x 25.5-inch)
- 88 Counters
- 63 Counters
- 8 Page Rule Booklet
$26.00 USD
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OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM, VOLUME 1: Prelude to the Invasion of Afghanistan, 2001
Details the prelude to the invasion – the build-up of Conventional and Special Forces, orders of battle, and the covert intelligence war that preceded the invasion. Puts the invasion in its geopolitical context and debunks common myths. Illustrated throughout with original photographs and specially commissioned artworks and maps. Contains 52 black-and-white photos, 19 color profiles, and 3 black-and-white maps. $30.00 USD
OMM Discount 15%: Now $25.50 USD
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