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News of six more great releases from Osprey for this month! We'll have full reviews up just as soon as we can!
Brushes and Bayonets - Cartoons, sketches and paintings of World War I
Author: Lucinda Gosling
Hardback - 200 pages
Publisher: Osprey
Series: General Military
Price: £20
ISBN: 9781846030956
Osprey:
It is often said that a picture is worth a thousand words, but during World War I, newspaper illustrations were worth even more, not only conveying the news to anxious families at home and soldiers in battle, but also entertaining and lifting the spirits of a nation at war. This thematic collection of 250 World War I illustrations taken from the archives of the Illustrated London News, including light-hearted strip cartoons and line drawings, poignant sketches and hard-hitting political satire, by both well-known illustrators and the men in the trenches these illustrate the mood and humour of a nation at war. Many of the illustrations included are published for the first time in 90 years, and together they are a unique, bittersweet portrayal of the Great War.
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World War II Desert Tactics
Author: Paddy Griffiths
Paperback - 64 pages
Publisher: Osprey
Series: Elite 162
Price: £11.99
ISBN: 9781846032905
Osprey:
From 1940 to 1943 North Africa saw the first major desert campaign by modern mechanised armies. The British, Italians, German Afrika Korps and US Army all addressed and learned from the special problems - human, logistical, mechanical and tactical - of the desert environment, most significantly fighting in a terrain empty of resources and offering little chance of concealment. Paddy Griffith traces the fast-learned development in armour, artillery and infantry tactics in this exceptional arena and illustrates them with references to the major engagements in the North African theatre, which involved some of the greatest tacticians of World War II in one of the pivotal theatres.
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Counterinsurgency in Modern Warfare
Authors: Daniel Marston, Carter Malkasian
Hardback - 304 pages
Publisher: Osprey
Series: General Military
Price: £17.99
ISBN: 9781846032813
Osprey:
Throughout history armies of occupation and civil power have been repeatedly faced with the challenges of insurgency. British and American involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan has highlighted this form of conflict in the modern world. Armies, sometimes reluctantly, have had to adopt new doctrines and tactics to deal with the problems of insurgency and diverse counterinsurgency strategies have been developed, ranging from conventional operations to a combination of propaganda and political strategy. Here, 13 authors examine the development of counterinsurgency from the early 20th century to the present. Including information on the Arab-Israeli conflict, Afghanistan and Iraq this book is a timely and accessible survey of a critical facet of modern warfare.
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Tools of Violence
Author: Chris McNab, Hunter Keeter
Hardback - 344 pages
Publisher: Osprey
Series: General Military
Price: £17.99
ISBN: 9781846032257
Osprey:
Weapons have always attracted controversy. In the modern media age, however, they are also surrounded by confusion and misunderstanding. Tools of Violence unravels the myths of modern weaponry, explaining how a weapon system works, how it is applied by soldiers, police or civilians under pressure, what happens when innocents get in the way, its effect on the human body or physical structures, its political controversies, and its place in international law. Judgements are backed up by interviews with those directly engaged with weapons technology, including frontline soldiers, police officers, academics, weapons specialists and defence analysts. Accessible and absorbing, Tools of Violence is essential reading for those wanting to understand the weapons technology of today and how and why it is used.
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Tudor Warships (1) - Henry VIII's Navy
Author: Angis Konstam
Paperback - 48 pages
Publisher: Osprey
Series: New Vanguard 142
Price: £9.99
ISBN: 9781846032516
Osprey:
In this book, maritime expert Angus Konstam explores the fledging Tudor Navy, tracing its history from its origins as a merchant fleet under Henry VII through to its emergence as a powerful force under Henry VIII. Examining the operational use of Henry VIII's warships the author analyses the battle of the Solent in 1545, in which Henry's fleet took on a French fleet of 200 ships - much larger than the Spanish Armada decades later. Despite the well-documented loss of his flagship, the Mary Rose, Henry's smaller force succeeded in preventing a French victory. Although many people will have heard of the mighty Mary Rose, this book will tell the story of more than just the tragic sinking of Henry's flagship, describing how one of history's most dynamic kings grew the navy from the five warships that were his father's legacy to 53 deadly gunships at the forefront of his empire-building strategy. Through contemporary illustrations and intricate artwork, the author traces the changing face of warship design during the Renaissance as Henry paved the way for English dominance of the sea.
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Immortal Fire - Field of Glory Greek, Persian and Macedonian Army List
Author: Richard Bodley Scott
Paperback - 64 pages
Publisher: Osprey
Series: Field of Glory 3
Price: £12.99
ISBN: 9781846033469
Osprey:
Providing accessible and informative coverage of the Greek, Persian and Macedonian armies, Immortal Fire details conflicts such as the Spartan stand at Thermopylae, Alexander's victory at Gaugamela, and his fight for the Granicus River. Well-designed, visually stunning and with detailed historical overviews of each army, these comprehensive army listings, with supporting maps and artwork, allow gamers to recreate some of the most legendary battles in history. Take on the role of the world's greatest tacticians and soldiers and change history.
My thanks to Osprey for providing the review samples.
For full information on all Osprey Publishing titles, please see their website: Osprey Publishing
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