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Siegfried: The Nazis Last Stand
Whiting, Charles
ISBN: 0815411669
Cooper Square Press 2001
8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall Soft Cover New book, 268 pages. On September 11, 1944, four American soldiers from the Fifth Armored Division crossed the rover Our and entered Hitler's Thrid Reich - the first hostile force to penetrate German lines since the days of Napoleon. Above them on the heights they found abandoned bunkers of the vaunted Siegfried Line: a three-mile-deep series of fortifications and pillboxes, troop shelters, command posts, and antitank obstacles that ran along Germany's western frontier opposite the French Maginot Line. Four year earlier, British troops had boasted in song that they would hang their washing on the Siegfried Line, and now it seemed as if the Americans would fulfill that vow. But appearances proved as deceptive in 1944 as they had in 1940. By October, Allied troops were bogged down in one of the war's most bitter battles. Where the Siegried ran through "the green hell" of the Huertgen Forest, three U.S. divisions were decimated. In December Hitler struck back, launching the Ardennes Offensive from behind the Siegfried Line. Even after Generals Patton and Montgomery broke through in February 1945, two-thirds of the Siegfried Line still held firm in German hands. This masterful history recounts a crucial and compelling campaign in the epic that was World War II As New
Price: 19.95 (AUD)
Book Number: 002885 Bookseller: Viceroy Books
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Renault D2
Danjou, Pascal
ISBN: 9782917661024
Editions Du Barbotin France 2008
8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall Soft Cover New book, 62 pages, 70+ photos, 38 colour profiles. As the successor of the char D1, the D2 was one time envisioned as replacement for the char B1 bis in case it were forbidden by the International Disarmament Conference. The 50 first examples went to the 507eme RCC as early as 1937, a unit that was one of the most modern regiments of the French Army at the time. All the tanks are fitted with a radio set, a rare case in those days. The regiment is commanded by a famous officer, colonel De Gaulle. He turned it into a unit with a real ‘esprit de corps’. A second batch of 50 tanks was ordered just before the war. Thrown into the May/June 1940 battle with either worn or incomplete new tanks, the crews took part in the important battles of this terrible campaign, fighting with courage and determination. Dual French/English text. As New
Price: 36.95 (AUD)
Book Number: 002882 Bookseller: Viceroy Books
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Somua S 35
Danjou, Pascal
ISBN: 2952098808
Editions Du Barbotin France 2006
CD ** Note - This is a CD ** 81 photos & drawings, 10 colour camouflage illustrations, 20 1/35 & 1/72 scale drawings. This CD contains a 56 page book detailing the Somua S 35 French tank, it covers initial design, the 1939 -1940 French campaign, organization and logistics, the SAu 40, the S 35 and after, 1942: Tunisian campaign, 1944: Liberation of France, 1940-1945: Beutepanzers, Profiles in colour, Scale Plans. The CD is in PDF format, and the CD includes the PDF reader software. Dual French/English text. As New
Price: 36.95 (AUD)
Book Number: 002881 Bookseller: Viceroy Books
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Panhard 178
Danjou, Pascal
ISBN: 2952098816
Editions Du Barbotin France 2006
CD ** Note - This is a CD ** 81 photos & drawings, 22 colour camouflage illustrations, 20 1/35 & 1/72 scale drawings. This CD contains a 56 page book detailing the Panhard 178 armoured car. It covers the design, May June 1940 models, organization and combats, The radio version, June 1940 the last version, A Panhard in Indochina?, 1940-1942, Armistice and Underground forces, 1944 the epopee of 1er GM, Panzerspähwagen P 204 (f), PanHard 178 B, Colour Profiles, Plans and Bibliography, Appendix : Colors & markings. The CD is in PDF format, and the CD includes the PDF reader software. Dual French/English text. As New
Price: 36.95 (AUD)
Book Number: 002880 Bookseller: Viceroy Books
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The Conquistador: 1492-1550
Pohl, John M.D.
ISBN: 1841761753
Osprey Pub Co University Park, Illinois, U.S.A. 2001
8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall Soft Cover New book, 64 pages, WAR040. Many accounts portray the conquest of the New World as a remarkable military achievement, with Cortés' vastly outnumbered but better armed Spaniards defeating hordes of superstitious savages. However, the reality of these events is far more complex and no less significant. The first Conquistadors who had sailed in search of prosperity, inspired by dreams of unlimited riches, soon became disillusioned and restless. With disease rampant, resources exhausted, and the Caribbean populations dwindling, they had little alternative but to find new territories and peoples to exploit. This title shows how, bolstered by influxes of war-hardened veterans from Europe and an army of over 30,000 allied Indian troops, they came to rely on and perfect what they knew best - killing for profit, and without mercy. Contents: Introduction - Recruitment and Mobilization - Training Arms and Armor - Campaigning - Diplomacy - Tactics - The Fate of the Conquistadors - The Far Horizons. As New
Price: 23.95 (AUD)
Book Number: 002879 Bookseller: Viceroy Books
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War Elephants
Nossov, Konstantin
ISBN: 9781846032684
Osprey Pub Co 2008
8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall Soft Cover New book, 48 pages, NVG150. Elephants have been deployed as weapons for centuries, particularly in South and South-East Asia, where war elephants constituted the bulk of most armies in the region from antiquity right up to the 19th century. This book offers an insight into the incredible history of these ‘living tanks,’ focusing on the design of the equipment and armament that made them so terrifying. The author, Konstantin S Nossov, traces the history of war elephants, from their deployment against Alexander the Great’s army at the battle of Gaugamela, through to their use in the 19th century by the armies of South-East Asia, analyzing the battle formation and tactics of war elephants in action and how these tactics developed. Contents: Introduction - The Elephant - Indian War Elephants - War Elephants of Alexander’s Successors - North African War Elephants - War Elephants in South-East Asia - War Elephants in Action - Glossary - Bibliography - Colour Plate Commentary - Index. As New
Price: 23.95 (AUD)
Book Number: 002800 Bookseller: Viceroy Books
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Tudor Warships (2): Elizabeth I’s Navy
Konstam, Angus
ISBN: 9781846032523
Osprey Publishing 2008
8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall Soft Cover New book, 48 pages. NVG149. In his second volume on the Tudor navy, naval expert Angus Konstam covers the extraordinary transformation of the Tudor fleet during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. This period witnessed the birth of a whole new breed of warships designed to dominate the seas and expand the corners of the empire. Detailing warfare during the age of Sea Dogs such as Sir Francis Drake and Walter Raleigh, and the landmark event of the Spanish Armada, he explains the technological innovations that allowed this small but efficient navy to defeat the larger Spanish fleet. Packed with new research, in-depth analysis, photographs, full-colour reconstructions and detailed cutaway artwork, this book is a must for any lover of maritime history, and for anyone who wants to understand how Britain came to rule the waves, creating and retaining her supremacy across the seas throughout the age of fighting sail. Contents: Introduction - Design & Development - Operational History - Armament - The Tudor Fleet in Action - Bibliography - Colour Plate Commentary - Index. As New
Price: 23.95 (AUD)
Book Number: 002798 Bookseller: Viceroy Books
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Carolingian Cavalryman AD 768-987
Nicolle, David
ISBN: 1841766453
Osprey Pub Co University Park, Illinois, U.S.A. 2005
8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall Soft Cover New book, 64 pages, WAR096. The army of Charlemagne and his successors enabled the western Franks to recreate what contemporaries regarded as a 'reborn' western Roman empire. Frankish society was well prepared for war, with outstanding communications drawing together the disparate regions of a large empire. The role of mounted troops, the essential striking force of the Frankish army, is explored here. Alongside it was the impact that new technology, such as stirrups, had on warfare in this period. Illuminating a much-neglected area of history, this book shows how the role of cavalry grew in prestige, as the Carolingian armoured horseman gave way to the knight of the early 10th century. Covers: Chronology, Social Origins & Recruitment, Training & Education, Everyday Life, Dress & Military Equipment, Motivation & Morale, On Campaign, The Warrior in Battle, Collections & Significant Historical Locations. As New
Price: 23.95 (AUD)
Book Number: 002796 Bookseller: Viceroy Books
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Chasseurs of the Guard
Young, Peter
ISBN: 9780850450569
Osprey Pub Co 1971
8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall Soft Cover New book, 48 pages, MAA011. The Chasseurs of the Guard had its origins in the Guides raised by General Bonaparte during his Italian Campaign of 1796. Not only did the Chasseurs prove to be excellent soldiers, but they also served as Napoleon's immediate escort whenever he went on campaign. This book provides an overview of the regimental history of the corps, profiling some of its most memorable personalities, including Jean-Baptise Bessières, Marshal of France, and Prince Eugene de Beauharnais, Commander of the Chasseurs à cheval. The uniforms, guidons and standards of the Consular Guard, later renamed the Imperial Guard, are illustrated throughout the book. Contents: Chronology - Regimental History - Personalities - Uniforms of the Consular Guard - Uniforms of the Imperial Guard - Guidons and Standards - The Plates. As New
Price: 22.95 (AUD)
Book Number: 002755 Bookseller: Viceroy Books
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Napoleon’s Imperial Headquarters (1): Organisation & Personnel
Pawly, Ronald
ISBN: 9781841767932
Osprey Pub Co 2004
8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall Soft Cover New book, 64 pages, ELI115. The 'military machine' by which Napoleon and his indispensable chief of staff Marshal Berthier commanded and controlled his huge armies on campaign numbered some 1,500 officers and men, organized in the different bureaux of his military and civilian 'households' and the army general headquarters. This essential tool of the Emperor's power was designed to provide him, even in a front-line camp, with all the information, technical support and comfort that he enjoyed in his palaces. This fascinating study details the entourage which enabled Napoleon to move hundreds of thousands of troops right across Europe. Contents: Introduction - The Imperial Headquarters - Army General Headquarters - Army Administration - Napoleon’s Entourage on Campaign - Army General Headquarters nominal roll, 1 August 1812 - Select Bibliography - The Plates - Index. As New
Price: 23.95 (AUD)
Book Number: 002754 Bookseller: Viceroy Books
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Austrian Grenadiers and Infantry 1788-1816
Hollins, Dave
ISBN: 9781855327429
Osprey Pub Co 1998
8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall Soft Cover New book, 64 pages, WAR024. Aside from the Peninsula and Napoleon's 1807 campaign, Austrian troops played some part in every major campaign of the Napoleonic Wars. Unable to mobilize its population fully for both political and economic reasons, Austria recruited from territories as diverse as modern Belgium, the Czech Republic, central Romania and northern Italy. These soldiers fought on terrains as diverse as the Po valley and the Swiss mountains. This book traces the life and experiences of both the ordinary infantry and the veteran elite of the Grenadier battalions, covering everything from basic training and equipment, to the tactics and horror of the battlefield. Contents: Chronology 1788-1816 - The Raw Material - In Garrison - Training - Flags - Leadership - Reward and Punishment - On Campaign - Tactics - Outposts and Patrols - Into Battle - Casualties and POWs - Aftermath - Bibliography. As New
Price: 23.95 (AUD)
Book Number: 002753 Bookseller: Viceroy Books
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Irish-American Units in the Civil War
Rodgers, Thomas
ISBN: 9781846033261
Osprey Pub Co 2008
8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall Soft Cover New book, 48 pages, MAA448. Some 150,000 Irish-American immigrants served in the Union Army, most of them from Boston, New York and Chicago, and about 40,000 fought in the Confederate Army. The best known unit was the Irish Brigade of the Union Army of the Potomac, which distinguished itself at Antietam and, particularly, at Fredericksburg, where its sacrificial bravery astonished friend and foe alike. Famous regiments were New York's 'Fighting 69th', the 9th Massachusetts, 116th Pennsylvania, 23rd Illinois and 35th Indiana. Two Louisiana Confederate brigages from New Orleans were almost entirely Irish and several other Irish companies made a name for themselves at Shiloh, Chickamauga and other key battles. This book will give a brief overview of the history of the units on each side of the conflict and will be illustrated with uniform details, flags and archival photographs. As New
Price: 20.95 (AUD)
Book Number: 002752 Bookseller: Viceroy Books
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Napoleon’s Mamelukes
Pawly, Ronald
ISBN: 9781841769554
Osprey Pub Co 2006
8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall Soft Cover New book, 48 pages, MAA429. The most exotic of all the troops of Napoleon’s Imperial Guard were undoubtedly the Mamelukes - the bodyguard of Oriental cavalry which followed him home after the Egyptian expedition of 1798-1801, and remained with his Mounted Chasseurs regiment throughout the First Empire. For the first time in English, this book tells the Mamelukes’ story, from Austerlitz to Waterloo. Quoting from the original nominal rolls and battle casualty returns, the author brings individual members of this extraordinary unit to life. His text is illustrated with rare early engravings and paintings, and the full-colour plates show the development of the unit’s romantic Turkish uniforms. As New
Price: 22.95 (AUD)
Book Number: 002751 Bookseller: Viceroy Books
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The Boer Wars (1) 1836-1898
Knight, Ian
ISBN: 1855326124
Osprey Pub Co 1996
8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall Soft Cover New book, 48 pages, MAA301. Over the space of two centuries, the original Dutch settlers of South Africa, augmented by a trickle of refugees from a succession of religious wars in France and Germany, grew into a hardy breed. In time, these people came to think of themselves as white Africans or 'Afrikaners' though they were generally known to one another, and outsiders, as 'Boers', meaning farmers. This book details the fascinating history of the Boers from the 'Great Trek' of 1836-40, through theirr many wars with such peoples as the Zulus and the Pedi, to their final defeat of the Venda in 1898. Covers: The Trekker-Ndebele War 1836, The Natal Adventure 1837-42, The British Reaction, The Boer-BaSotho Wars, The Conquest of the Transvaal, The 1881 Transvaal War, The Final Subjugation of the Transvaal. As New
Price: 22.95 (AUD)
Book Number: 002750 Bookseller: Viceroy Books
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The Hanoverian Army of the Napoleonic Wars
Hofschroer, Peter
ISBN: 9780850458879
Osprey Pub Co 1989
8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall Soft Cover New book, 48 pages, MAA206. Of all the armies of the German States, that of Hanover remains of greatest interest to the British reader due to the close links between the crowns of the two states. Throughout the Napoleonic era Britain and Hanover had the same head of state, George III. Symbolic of their close relationship, the Hanoverian Army wore uniforms and used equipment largely similar to those used by the British Army. Complemented by numerous illustrations and photographs, plus eight full page colour plates, this text explores the uniforms and organization of the army of the Electorate of Hanover and the King's German Legion. As New
Price: 22.95 (AUD)
Book Number: 002749 Bookseller: Viceroy Books
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Dutch-Belgian Troops of the Napoleonic Wars
Pivka, Otto Von
ISBN: 9780850453478
Osprey Publishing 1992
8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall Soft Cover New book, 48 pages, MAA098. In a desperate attempt to stop the trafficking of British goods, Napoleon absorbed Holland, parts of Westfalia, the Duchy of Oldenburg and the Hanseatic towns of Hamburg, Bremen and Lübeck into Metropolitan France in 1810. The armies raised from these areas fought as allies of the French or as part of France itself from 1795 to 1813. This book examines the history, uniforms, orders of battle and colours and standards of the troops from the Batavian Republic and its short-lived status as the Kingdom of Holland. The text is enhanced with numerous illustrations, including maps, charts and detailed colour plates. As New
Price: 22.95 (AUD)
Book Number: 002748 Bookseller: Viceroy Books
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The King’s German Legion
Pivka, Otto Von
ISBN: 9780850451924
Osprey Pub Co 1974
8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall Soft Cover New book, 48 pages, MAA042. The King's German Legion was the largest and most respected of the foreign corps which fought as integrated elements of the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars. The light and heavy cavalry, light and line infantry, and horse and foot artillery of the KGL made major contributions to Wellington's victories during the Peninsular War, and several units covered themselves with glory at Waterloo. This book offers a comprehensive overview of the KGL from its origins to its disbandment, including its uniforms, weapons, flags and standards. Meticulous illustrations offer unprecedented details of this impressive fighting force. As New
Price: 22.95 (AUD)
Book Number: 002747 Bookseller: Viceroy Books
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Foot Grenadiers of the Imperial Guard
Grant, Charles
ISBN: 9780850450507
Osprey Pub Co 1971
8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall Soft Cover New book, 48 pages, MAA015. This book examines the uniforms, equipment, history and organisation of Napoleon’s Foot Grenadiers. Their experiences at Ulm, Austerlitz, Berlin, in Russia and at Waterloo are all summarised. Uniforms are shown in full illustrated detail. Contents: The Last Hours - The First Years - The Empire - Ulm and Austerlitz - Berlin - Eylau and Friedland - Spain - Return to the Danube - Russia - 1813 - 1814 - Waterloo - The Plates. As New
Price: 22.95 (AUD)
Book Number: 002746 Bookseller: Viceroy Books
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Napoleon’s Imperial Headquarters (2): On campaign
Pawly, Ronald
ISBN: 9781841767949
Osprey Pub Co 2004
8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall Soft Cover New book, 64 pages, ELI116. Following Elite 115 - which described the composition of Napoleon's military and civil 'households', and Marshal Berthier's army general headquarters - this title offers an intimate glimpse of the Emperor's entourage in the field. Centred on the Waterloo campaign in 1815, it draws comparisons with his earlier triumphs. From the testimony of his trusted servants, the text draws a vivid picture of his daily routines on the march. Of particular interest are new details of Napoleon's tented camp HQ from 1812; and a further selection of the striking uniforms worn by his closest attendants. Contents: Integration of military and civil Households within the Great and Small Headquarters - Organisation and functions of the Great Headquarters - Organisation and functions of the Small Headquarters - The Major General (chief of the general staff), Marshal Berthier - Berthier’s staff departments - Communications - The evidence of soldiers. As New
Price: 23.95 (AUD)
Book Number: 002745 Bookseller: Viceroy Books
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German Destroyers 1939-1945
Williamson, Gordon; Volstad, Ron
ISBN: 184176504X
Osprey Pub Co University Park, Illinois, U.S.A. 2003
8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall Soft Cover New book, 48 pages, NVG091. 40 photos, 8 pages of colour illustrations. The German destroyer fleet of World War II consisted of nine classes: the Diether Von Roeder Class, the Leberecht Maas Class and the wartime classes Z23, Z35, Z37, Z40, Z43, Z46 and Z52. These vessels, though fewer in number than the British destroyer fleet, tended to be much bigger and more powerful than their allied counterparts. They served their country well in operations in the Channel, North Sea, the Far North and in the rescue of civilians from East Prussia during the final days of the war. This title describes their design, development and operational use from the fjords of Narvik to the final days of the war. As New
Price: 22.95 (AUD)
Book Number: 002738 Bookseller: Viceroy Books
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Japanese Army Air Force Aces 1937-45
Sakaida, Henry
ISBN: 9781855325296
Osprey Pub Co 1997
8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall Soft Cover New book, 100 pages, 101 photos, 40 color profiles, 6 color uniform illustrations, 12 1/72 scale drawings. ACE13. Little has been published in English on the Japanese Army Air Force (JAAF), let alone its most successful fighter pilots - no less than 150 of them achieved ace status during eight years of near-constant war, and they are all listed in this volume. From the arid plains of the Mongolian border region to the lush jungles of New Guinea, the JAAF was more than a match for the many opponents it fought against for control of the skies. Indeed, even when the mighty Allied war machine proved almost overwhelming from early 1944 onwards, the elite fighter pilots of the various sentais within the JAAF fought on with near-fanatical loyalty in defence of the Home Islands. Contents: The China and Nomonhan Incidents, China-Burma-India Theatre, New Guinea, Home Defence, Appendices. As New
Price: 28.95 (AUD)
Book Number: 002736 Bookseller: Viceroy Books
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US Armored Units in the North Africa and Italian Campaigns 1942 43
Zaloga, Stephen J.
ISBN: 9781841769660
Osprey Pub Co 2006
8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall Soft Cover New book, 96 pages, BTO21. The Mediterranean Theater of Operations (MTO) saw the first operational deployment of US armoured divisions in World War II, and the experience proved chastening for the 1st Armored Division when it suffered defeat at the hands of Rommel’s Afrika Korps at the battle of Kasserine Pass. This title covers the organization of these early US armored divisions, as well as the independent tank and tank destroyer battalions that accompanied them. It details the evolution if US armoured warfare tactics and doctrine, learned from the difficult experiences of North Africa, and illustrates how they were used elsewhere in the MTO, particularly in the Italian Peninsula. Contents: Introduction - The mission - Preparations for war - Unit organization - Command and control - Tactics - Lessons learned - Unit status - Further reading - Index. As New
Price: 32.95 (AUD)
Book Number: 002734 Bookseller: Viceroy Books
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B-26 Marauder Units of the MTO
Styling, Mark
ISBN: 9781846033070
Osprey Pub Co 2008
8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall Soft Cover New book, 96 pages, COM73. The revolutionary design of the B-26 and its associated flight characteristics initially gained it a reputation as a 'widow maker' receiving nicknames such as 'The Baltimore Whore' and 'The Flying Prostitute' - both a reference to its short wingspan, i.e. no visible means of support! Gradual improvements to the design and the development of effective combat tactics enabled these units to make the B-26 a very effective and safe combat aircraft; it went on to play a major role in the defeat of Axis forces in North Africa, Italy, France and Germany. The bombing accuracy of the B-26s was unrivalled and they were therefore selected to bomb targets such as the Florentine rail network. Lt General Eaker MAAF CO said. 'When we teach the B-17s to bomb like the B-26s we will have accomplished our job'. Hastily trained on an airplane with a bad reputation and rushed into combat in North Africa, the MTO B-26 groups went on to gain an enviable reputation for bombing accuracy and low combat loss rate. Performing the dangerous close support and interdiction roles, the units played a major role in the defeat of Axis forces in North Africa, Italy and Germany. They proved the B-26 to be a highly reliable, effective medium bomber - indeed, an MTO-based B-26 was the first ever USAAF bomber to reach the 100-mission mark. It was the three MTO Bombardment Groups that established the Marauder as one of the USAAF's truly great aircraft of World War 2. Contents: Chapter 1: Training and Combat Debut, July 1942-May 1943 - Chapter 2: Targeting Italy, June-October 1943 - Chapter 3: Re-organisation and Consolidation, October 1943-February 1944 - Chapter 4: Marauder Operations March-August 1944 - Chapter 5: Operations from Corsica September 1944-November 1944 - Chapter 6: Into Germany, November 1944-May 1945 - Chapter 7: Marauder Markings - Appendices. As New
Price: 26.95 (AUD)
Book Number: 002732 Bookseller: Viceroy Books
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US Army Long-Range Patrol Scout in Vietnam 1965-71
Rottman, Gordon
ISBN: 9781846032509
Osprey Pub Co 2008
8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall Soft Cover New book, 64 pages, WAR132. The Vietnamese knew the Long-Range Patrol Scouts as "the men with green faces," a reference to the camouflage paint that they used. Operating in patrols of four to six men these men were like ghosts, operating well behind enemy lines and fighting in the shadows. In the rough, inhospitable jungle war these Scouts became invaluable assets. They did not engage the enemy, rather they became the Free World's eyes on the ground, spying out enemy positions and movements before calling in strikes to eliminate them. This book examines the Long-Range Patrol Scout's superior stealth movement techniques, camouflage and concealment, tracking, counter-tracking, observation, and other fieldcraft skills. It also examines the occasions they participated in small scale direct actions including ambushes and small scale raids. Written by a Special Forces' Veteran who fought in Vietnam, and packed with rare photographs and full-color artwork this book not only provides an insight into the remarkable lives of these scouts when on campaign, but also details the training and conditioning that it took to become a shadow warrior. Contents: Introduction - Chronology - Enlistment - Training - Appearance and equipment - Everyday life - Experience of battle - Colour plate commentary - Museums - Collecting - Re-enactment - Index. As New
Price: 23.95 (AUD)
Book Number: 002731 Bookseller: Viceroy Books
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Tarentine Horseman of Magna Graecia: 430-190BC
Fields, Nic
ISBN: 9781846032790
Osprey Pub Co 2008
8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall Soft Cover New book, 64 pages, WAR130. The Taras were the leading power of the scattered Greek states of southern Italy and built their reputation on the unmatched horse warriors who helped the Taras claim and maintain their power. These horsemen, who excelled in valor and wealth not only served on their home soil, but were in great demand abroad and were often exported as mercenaries. In this book, expert author Nic Fields examines the Taras horsemen in detail, using rare artifacts and contemporary sources to create an account which reveals the day to day lives of these warriors together with their experiences in battle. Fields discusses the Taras tactics, weapons and equipment, detailing how they bred the horses that were so essential to their success. He goes on to reveal how their prowess extended to beyond the battlefield in the arena of tribal games. With a wealth of contemporary sources and rare artifacts illustrated with specially commissioned color artwork and rare photographs, this is an intriguing insight into the everyday lives of these horsemen and reveals how they acquired the skills that made them so crucial to the Taras' fate. Contents: Introduction - Organization - The Horse - Appearance - Equipment - On Campaign - Belief and Belonging - In Combat - Bibliography - Colour Plate Commentary - Index. As New
Price: 23.95 (AUD)
Book Number: 002730 Bookseller: Viceroy Books
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Prussian Regular Infantryman 1808-15
Schmidt, Oliver
ISBN: 9781841760568
Osprey Pub Co 2003
8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall Soft Cover New book, 64 pages, WAR062. Following the disastrous defeats at Jena and Auerstadt by Napoleon in 1806, the Prussian armed forces were forced to regroup, and radical changes were instigated in all areas. The fighting spirit and ability of the infantry remained consistently high throughout this period, from the dark days of Jena, through the Wars of Liberation and on to victory under Marshal Blücher's command at Waterloo. This title follows a typical Prussian line infantryman through recruitment, training, the routines of daily life and duties, to experiences on campaign and in battle, in this decisive and dynamic period. Contents: Introduction - Chronology - Enlistment - Training - Appearance and equipment - Everyday life - Experience of battle - Colour plate commentary - Museums - Collecting - Re-enactment - Index. As New
Price: 23.95 (AUD)
Book Number: 002729 Bookseller: Viceroy Books
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Russian Grenadiers and Infantry 1799-1815
Spring, Laurence
ISBN: 9781841763804
Osprey Pub Co 2002
8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall Soft Cover New book, 64 pages, WAR051. This title provides a comprehensive and vivid account of life in the Russian infantry at the turn of the 19th century - a time when the Russian army was arguably one of the most important in the world. Although hopelessly outdated at the outbreak of war in 1799, the army underwent radical changes and modernisation after Czar Paul I's murder. This book details recruitment and training procedures, tactics and equipment, and daily life both at home and on campaign. The experiences of the average soldier are examined, and several commonly held assumptions regarding his character and motivation are reassessed. Contents: Introduction - Chronology - Conscription - Training - Drill - Discipline and punishment - Pay and Provision - Appearance - Daily Life - On Campaign - Tactics - The Soldier in Battle - Casualties - Parades - Aftermath - Bibliography - Glossary - Museums and Collections - Colour plate commentary - Index. As New
Price: 23.95 (AUD)
Book Number: 002728 Bookseller: Viceroy Books
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British Rifleman 1797-1815
Haythornthwaite, Philip
ISBN: 9781841761770
Osprey Pub Co 2002
8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall Soft Cover New book, 64 pages, WAR047. The rifle corps of the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars are among the most recognisable of all the soldiers of that era: their distinctive dark green uniforms are as familiar as some of their exploits. They have achieved considerable fame through the large numbers of memoirs written by members of the rifle corps as well as through modern fiction, most notably the Sharpe series. Apart from their reputation as a corps d'elite, the riflemen were, in their time, at the very cutting edge of military technology and tactical theory. Philip Haythornwaite here uses fascinating first hand accounts and detailed research to give a 'soldier's-eye view' of the British Rifleman, his life and work. Contents: Chronology - Recruiting - Training - Appearance - Equipment - Conditions of Service - On Campaign - Experience of Battle - Colour Plate Commentary - Glossary - Bibliography - Index. As New
Price: 23.95 (AUD)
Book Number: 002727 Bookseller: Viceroy Books
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The Angel of Grozny: Inside Chechnya
Seierstad, Asne
ISBN: 9781844085163
Virago 2008
8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall Soft Cover New book, 340 pages. In the early hours of New Year's Eve 1994, Russian troops invaded the Republic of Chechnya, plunging the country into a prolonged and bloody conflict that continues to this day. Asne Seierstad was a foreign correspondent in Moscow at the time, and travelled regularly to Chechnya to report on the war, describing its effects on those trying to live their daily lives amidst the violence. In 2006 and 2007 she returned, travelling in secret, in constant danger. The tragedy in Chechnya had continued but the world had moved on, its attention on other conflicts. In a broken and devestated society she meets the orphans, the wounded, the lost. And she meets the children of Grozny, those who will shape their country's future. What happens to a child who grows up surrounded by war, who grows accustomed to violence? As New
Price: 28.95 (AUD)
Book Number: 002705 Bookseller: Viceroy Books
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Aussie Soldier: Up Close and Personal
Neave, Denny
ISBN: 9780980325119
Big Sky Publishing 2008
8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall Soft Cover New book, 316 pages. Compassion, Mateship, Courage, Initiative, Loyalty, Integrity, and Trust. These core values are the backbone of the soldier and are highlighted in the personal anecdotes and stories recounted in this book. From World War One to the modern day conflict, Australian soldiers young and old provide an up close and personal perspective on the Army's core values and how being a soldier is more than just putting on a uniform. With anecdotes and excerpts from diaries that have never been published, plus stories and personal perspectives from the battle grounds of Europe, the jungles of New Guinea and Vietnam, the desert sands of Iraq, the complexities of Afghanistan as well as the peace keeping missions in Rwanda, Timor and Somalia, our soldiers honest and thoughtful accounts run the gamut of emotions. As New
Price: 24.95 (AUD)
Book Number: 002704 Bookseller: Viceroy Books
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