As the year winds down, On Military Matters winds up with a sleighload of rules, scenario books, uniform guides, wargames, magazines, books, and more in the shoppe. Order early to get items to your home before Santa arrives. These new products below are expected to arrive in the shoppe in the next two weeks. $26.00 USD
Rules…
- Wargamers' Annual 2017
- The usual plethora of wargaming content includes: Napoleonic Skirmish Rules, Great Northern War, Making a 17th Century Great Chair, Battle of Doltz, Great Civil War 1643, Horse soldiers and dragoons, Making a Gate House, Shoot and Scoot scenario, Frederick's Tent, and more. $26.00 USD
- Balance of Power: Horse and Musket Wargame Rules
- Horse and musket rules that allow players to fight battles with multiple corps per side in a reasonable amount of time. The rules emphasize easy to play game mechanics at the unit level so that a large number of units can be fielded. Balance of Power allows players to fight battles from the French Revolution through to the 1870's. $15.00 USD
Scenario Books…
- Airborne: Le Barquette Lock
- Scenario Book about the combat experience of the 101st Airborne Division during the early days of the Normandy Invasion. Play-tested with Final Combat and Micro Melee, these 12 historical scenarios can also be enjoyed with most rules. $24.00 USD
- Warsaw 28th-30th July 1656: Scenario Book
- First book from the new series of expansions for the ruleset By Fire and Sword and includes battles, military formations, and commanders. The main part of the rulebook: Six scenarios linked in campaign which allows you to recreate the most important moments of the battle of Warsaw. Also included: new skirmish and regiment lists, including Carl Gustav's Horse Guard Regiment and Polish-Tartar skirmishers. There are also new profiles including Jan Kazimierz royal winged hussar's banner, the three monarchs participating in the battle, and the general situation in 1656 Poland and short analysis of the battle and its consequences for the remaining part of Polish-Swedish war. $20.00 USD
Uniform Guides…
- Prussian Guard of the Napoleonic Wars: Military Colors Vol. 3
- Traces the history and uniforms of the Prussian Garde from 1808 to 1840. This lavishly illustrated volume includes illustrations both of uniforms and flags, mostly original artwork by Stanislav Lyulin. It covers all the changes as the Garde expanded from eight units in 1808 to 55 units in 1826. Although it is felt best to follow this path through, the vast majority of information refers to the period of the Napoleonic Wars. $28.00 USD
- Wurttemberg Infantry of the Napoleonic Wars: Military Colors Vol. 4
- Wurttemberg army from 1800-1815 is interesting from an organizational point of view, with Guard infantry, cavalry and artillery, a genuine Light Brigade of two Jager (rifle) and two Light Infantry battalions (usually brigaded with light cavalry and horse artillery to form a vanguard), three types of line cavalry (Chevaulegers, Jager-zu-Pferd, and Dragoner) and line horse and foot artillery. The uniforms were impressive: Guard infantry like the French Grenadiers of the Imperial Guard, line infantry in dark blue coats with different regimental facings and flags, Jager and light infantry in green. This volume is full of his superb illustrations. $28.00 USD
Books…
- Britains Toy Soldiers: The History and Handbook 1893-2013
- First full-color history of the world-famous toy soldiers to chart the whole story of their development from Victorian table toy to 21st Century collectable. 504 pgs. $50.00 USD
TMP Special Offer: Save 15%. New price: $42.50 USD
Don't Forget the Magazines…
- Wargames Soldiers & Strategy #88: Fighting General Winter
- Theme: Winter warfare in the period of 1939-1945. While we look at a variety of battles from this time that take place in snowy conditions, there's a special focus on the Germans and Russians in Finland. Articles include a look at Finnish Motti tactics, The Battle of Rovaniemi, and a raid on Staraya Ruza Bridge. Off-theme articles include a refight of the Battle of Ramillies, a couple of scenarios for the new Congo ruleset, lists for Swordpoint, and a painting guide for Victrix's new Numidian cavalry. $10.00 USD
More at the Website…
Visit our website for a full list of our inventory. If you have any questions, email us, or, call 609-466-2329 for recommendations and a more personal touch.
OMM carries miniature wargame rules, scenario books, uniform guides and plates, modeling books, miniature figures (metal and plastic), boardgames, magazines, and more. Also, Osprey, X-Wing, Bolt Action, and other well-known brands, as well as a growing collection of inexpensive rule, wargame design, and scenario booklets.
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