The General Military Books page contains all the Osprey Hardbound books in general release and information on up and coming releases. It also contains a small selection of some of my Hardbound books. All of which you can peruse at any of the shows I’m attending, most at a discounted price.

Here is a list of General Military titles broken down by historical period!

	TITLE	REVIEW
	Aces of the Rising Sun 1937 - 1945 £15.99 Henry Sakaida	Very little has been published in English on the air arms of the Japanese Army and Navy, and the pilots who flew for them. Yet 150 JAAF and 21 Imperial Japanese Navy pilots achieved 'ace' status in eight years of near-constant warfare. This book relates the experiences of both air forces, how the JAAF aces achieved their scores flying over terrain ranging from the Mongolian plains to the jungles of New Guinea, and how the IJN pilots drew on their experience of fighting over Manchuria, China and Mongolia to take on Allied forces in the Pacific. 208pp
	Aircraft of the Aces Legends of the Skies £20.00 Tony Holmes	Thirty full-colour paintings from Osprey's best selling Aircraft of the Aces series have been reproduced here for the first time, and new text by Aircraft of the Aces series editor Tony Holmes introduces the ace pilot featured in each painting and describes the action depicted. From World War I to Vietnam.
	Commandos The Inside Story of Britian Most Elite Fighting Force £17.99 John Parker	From their exploits of the 1939-45 war, it was the Commandos and Royal Marines which carried on those traditions after the war, engaging in virtually every scenario involving British troops from 1945 to the present day, including Korea, Suez, the post-colonial wars, and later the Falklands, the Gulf war, Bosnia, Northern Ireland and Sierra Leone. 280 pp.
	The D-Day Companion £20.00 Various	Published to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Normandy Landings, The perspectives and opinions of leading military historians from both sides of the Atlantic. Featuring a foreword by Major Richard Winters, real-life commander of Easy Company as featured in Stephen E Ambrose's 'Band of Brothers', this is a unique and incisive examination of the momentous events that surrounded June 6, 1944. Each chapter of this new book focuses on a different aspect of the D-Day landings, from the build-up to the attack to the experiences of the troops on the ground. 288 pp
	The Fall of France Act With Daring £19.99 Martin Marix Evens	On 10 May 1940 the 'Phoney War' ended as the German Army's attack on France, Belgium and the Netherlands began. In less than 50 days all three nations were overwhelmed and the British Expeditionary Force driven from continental Europe. 160 pages
	German Aces of the Russian Front £15.99 John Weal	Luftwaffe pilots of the Russian Front were the highest scoring aces of any aerial conflict in history. This book traces the careers of the pilots who flew the Fw 190 and the Bf 109 in the skies over Russia. The Bf 109 saw action from Operation Barbarossa through to the Defence of the Reich in 1945. The Fw 190, meanwhile, proved itself to be arguably Germany's best piston-engined fighter, with many of its aces scoring over 100 kills. 192 pp.
	GI The U.S. Infantryman in World War II £20.00 Robert S.Ruth	The Pacific, North Africa, Mediterranean and Euope, the terrain, climate and local condistions. Experiance the trials and relief of the soldiers that were there.
	Heroes of World War II The Men and Women Who Won The War £12.50 Tom Bower	Heroes do not win wars but without Heros wars are lost. That spontaneous or calculated act of unique courage in battle or behind enemy lines inspires lesser men to volunteer the ultimate sacrifice - although they may not witness the final victory.A handful of those heroes were specially recognised, through the evocative accounts of the courage of over 100 men and women, Tom Bower tells the authentic story of World War II.143 pages
	Invasion British and American Experiance of Seaborne Landings 1939-45 £18.00 Colin John Bruce	Amphibious invasions on an unprecedented scale were one of the unique features of the Second World War, and in this book veterans of those landings, from Dieppe, D - Day to the Island hopping campaign in the Pacific. Hundreds of soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines tell their own stories. 286 pp.
	Into The Reich Battles on Germany's Western Frontier 1944-1945 £21.99 Stephen Badsey, James Arnold, Ken Ford.	Allied armies closed on the borders of the Reich. The Allied plan to end the war at a stroke ended in bloody failure at Arnhem, but a German offensive in the Ardennes, Hitler's last roll of the dice on the western front, proved equally futile. With German forces bled white, the Allies hurled themselves across the River Rhine to bring the crumbling edifice of Hitler's 1,000-year Reich crashing in ruin. 368 pages
	Out of Nowhere A history of the military sniper £25.00 Martin Pegler	From the American War of Independence to World War II, the history of the military combat marksman is one of indifference and cost cutting. Despite the proven effectiveness of the rifleman in battle, for most of the 20th century snipers were regarded as little more than paid assassins. It was not until the Vietnam War that the undeniable effectiveness of the sniper was fully appreciated by the military, and with the advent of the 21st century the sniper has become one of the most vital battlefield specialists., this chronological study of snipers details their evolution, training, weaponry and tactics. It also includes material from the author's first hand interviews with the veteran snipers whose skills and extraordinary courage have made them the most greatly feared specialists in warfare. 352 pages
	The Coffin Boats Japanese Midget Submarine Operations in W.W.II £20.00 Peggy Warner & Sadao Seno	The idea that sending troops into battle in the almost certain knowledge that they are being sent to their death is a conception not easily gasped by the western mind. Yet the crews of the Japanese Coffin Boats in W.W.II. knew that their chances of survival were virtually nil but nevertheless volunteered enthusiastically to meet death in a manner that would earn them the status of "War God". 206 pages
	The Pacific War Companion [Paperback] £20.00 Various	Published to commemorate the 60th anniversary of V-J Day, 'The Pacific War Companion' brings together the perspectives and insights of world-renowned military historians. From the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour through the release of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the conflict in the Pacific was characterised by amazing tactical innovations in amphibious warfare and horrific battles that raged in the unforgiving climate of the island jungles. Each chapter in this book focuses on a different aspect of this conflict, from the planning of operations to the experiences of the men who were there. 272 pages
	The Pendulum of Battle Operation Goodwood July 1944 £19.00 Christopher Dunphie	Operation Goodwood, the largest tank battle involving British armour ever to have taken place, has been a perpetual subject of controversy, whether the operation was intended as a breakout; to what extent did it lead to a crisis in Montgomery's leadership. This book will be read, enjoyed and remembered not so much for controversial reasons but for the quality of it's research, writing and analysis. 208 pp.
	Raiders Elite Forces Attacks £19.99 John Laffin	John Laffin relates more than twenty such operations mounted by British, German, American Australian Italian and Canadian forces. By air to under the sea, from mountain to desert. Their training, selection and psyche. 192 pp.
	Shadow Warriors A History of the U.S. Army Rangers £20.00 Mir Bahmanyar	No American military unit can claim as colourful and volatile a history as the Rangers, who have led the way in America's wars for well over 300 years. This book traces the Rangers from the time of Robert Rogers during the French-Indian War of the 18th century to the most recent combat operations in Iraq., wreaking havoc behind enemy lines, this fascinating volume incorporates many first-hand accounts of dramatic Ranger actions by the combatants themselves. 336 pages
	Sky Battles Dramatic Airwarfare Actions £12.00 Alfred Price	From the green fields of World War I to the paddy fields of Vietnam to the desert of Iraq, over land and sea. As well as portraying the true accounts of aerial warfare, the accounts illustrate the far-reaching changes to military aviation. 160pp.
	Spitfire Flying Legend [Paperback] £14.99 John Dibbs	The Supermarine Spitfire has become the most recognisable icon of World War 2 for several generations of Britons. From the throaty growl of its Rolls-Royce Merlin, or Griffon, to its beautifully tapered elliptical wings, the Spitfire is a true aeronautical thoroughbred. The Spitfire is without a doubt the most famous combat aircraft the world has ever seen. 1996 celebrates the 60th anniversary of the fighter's first flight, and this lavishly illustrated volume serves as a tribute to the airworthy survivors of today. 192 pp.
	Wolfpack The Story of the u-Boat in W.W.II £20.00Gordon Williamson	Germany's World War II U-Boat fleet represented the elite of their naval personnel. In terms of technology,training, tactics and combat successes, the U-Boat Waffe was far superior to that of any other combatant nation. In this comprehensive book, the wartime development of the U-Boat is traced along with the experiences of typical U-Boat crewmen, from recruitment to combat. The author examines the operational tactics of the U-Boat fleet, as well as describing the massive bunkers that housed them. 272 pages (Paper Back Avaliable OCTOBER £12.99)
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WORLD WAR I

	TITLE	REVIEW
	A Naval History of World War 1 £20.00 Paul C. Halpern	This ' tour de force' from one of the world's top naval historians promises to be the definitive work on the First World War at sea. 591pp. Numerous maps.
	Above the Trenches A Complete Record of the Fighter Aces and Units of the British Empire Air Forces 1915-1920 £25.00 C.Shores, N.Franks & R.Guest	The result of 20 years painstaking research. Is the most comprehensive book ever written on the aces of the British Empire fighting scout units of W.W.I. Its coverage of the British, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand, South African and American pilots who were involved is exhaustive. 397 pp.
	Epic Actions of The First World War £10.00 R.W.Gould MBE	Twenty-eight chapters of super-human fortitude and thrilling endeavour from the battlefields of the Western front and Gallipoli during the W.W.I. 192pp. Numerous maps.
	First World War: Oxford Illustrated History £20.00 Edited by Hew Strachen	In this extensively illustrated book, an international team of experts explores the war in all its different aspects. From its causes to its consequences. From the Western front to the Eastern, from the strategy of the politicians to the tactics of the generals, the course of the war is charted and its political and human consequences assessed. 356pp.
	Passchendale and the Battles of Ypres 1914-18 £14.99 Martin Marix Evans	Passchendaele and the battles of Ypres stand out amongst the key events of World War 1 as particularly striking symbols of both courage, and death and desolation which the great war brought to an entire generation. Here, Martin Marix Evans presents a moving portrayal of those who fought and died in Ypres, on both sides of the conflict. 112 pp.
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ANCIENT WORLD

	TITLE	REVIEW
	Alexander The Great £12.99 N.Sekunda	The spectacular career of Alexander the Great represented a watershed in military history. After the assassination of his father, King Philip II, Alexander took command of a newly united kingdom that combined the military might of Macedonia and Greece. The young Alexander led his forces into Asia, conquering the Persian Empire and campaigning across the face of the known world. This book examines the structure and organisation of Alexander's world-beating army, and traces the course of his epic campaigns. 144 pages
	Persia's Silent Legacy (T.B.A.)
	Rome and Her Enermies An Empire Created and Destroyed By War £20.00 Editor Jane Penrose	From the rise to the fall of Rome. Her enemies in detail and the wars fought against them. 272pp. Colour & B/W illustrations.
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MEDIEVAL WORLD

	TITLE	REVIEW
	Besieged Siege Warfare in the Ancient World £20.00 Duncan B. Campbell	Sieges played a central role in many conflicts of the ancient world, and generals such as Darius, Alexander the Great, Hannibal and Scipio Africanus successfully used siege craft to gain their objectives. As siege tactics became an integral part of war, generals employed the minds of engineers and scientists to develop tactics that ranged from penetrating the defences or blockading the city through tricks and deception. This fascinating book explores the development of siege warfare in the ancient world from Ancient Persia in the 6th century BC to the 4th century Roman World, examining the techniques and weapons on this period. 224pp. Colour & b/w ilIustrations throughout.
	Gods Warriors Crusaders, Saracens and the Battle for Jerusalem £20.00 Christopher Gravett and David Nicole	The true story behind the events. The training, motivation, combat, of both the Knights and the Saracen Faris. Maps, battle, campaign, commanders and the consequences of this epoch shaping campaign. 224pp. Colour & b/w ilIustrations throughout.
	The Normans Warrior Knights and Their Castles £20.00 Christopher Gravett and David Nicole	Descibes the equipment,training,tactics,fortifications and strongholds through out the British Isles,Normandy,Southern Italy and Sicily.Describes the typical daily life of a Norman Knight of the 11th and 12th century. 242pp. Colour and Black & White illustrations through out.
	The Samurai and the Sacred The Path of the Warrior £20.00 Stephen Turnbull (Avaliable OCTOBER)	The fierce loyalty and self-sacrificing attitude of the Samurai have made them both a legend and a cult. Yet although their military Prowess and skills in the martial arts have been studied exhaustively, an understanding of their belief system still eludes many. This original and exciting work examines the spiritual world of the samurai, from their attachment to Japan's mainstream religions of Shinto and Buddhism, to their involvement in Confucianism, Christianity and Folk Religion. Samurai expert Stephen Turnbull examines important topics such as Zen and the martial arts, modern militarism, the cult of the sword, revenge and suicide, hara kiri and the kamikaze pilots - the suicide bombers of their day. He also looks at the fascinating issue of Japanese religious terrorism, as. Veil as the growing cult status of the Samurai both in Japan and in the West. 224pp. Colour & B/W illustrations.
	The Vikings £20.00 K.Durham, M.Harrison & I.Meath	'What a tapestry this book presents! What a splendid pageant of history and story!'Magnus Magnusson The history of the Vikings is bloody and eventful, and Viking warriors capture the popular imagination to this day. Viking raids reached from Norway to North Africa, they established the dukedom of Normandy, provided the Byzantine Emperor's bodyguard and landed on the shores of America 500 years before Columbus. The authors provide a detailed examination of the Viking Hersir, the raiding warrior of the Viking world, and the famed Viking longship that transported the Vikings through treacherous waters to their bloody raids. This beautifully illustrated book includes new material about the Vikings in North America and the lives the Viking led at home. 244pp. Colour & B/W illustrations.
	Warriors of Medieval Japan £20.00 Stephen Turnbull	Covers the ashigaru (foot soldiers), the sohei (warrior monks)and the mysterious ninja,the secret agents and assassins of Japan. 288pp. Colour & b/w illustrations through out.
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16^TH & 17^TH CENTURIES

	TITLE	REVIEW
	Aztecs and Conquistadores The Spanish Invasion and the Collapse of the Aztec Empire £17.99 J.Phol & C.M.Robinson III	The exotic life of the Aztec warriors their training, beliefs and clothing - as well as their spanish conquerous.Hernan Cortes invasion, conquest and destruction of a nation. 1844pp Colour & b/w illustrations throughout.
	Batavia's Graveyard The True Story of the Mad Heretic Who Led History's Bloodiest Mutiny £13.50 Mike Dash	It is the autumn of 1628, and the East Indiaman Batavia, the largest and newest ship in the Dutch East India Company's fleet, is loaded with a king's ransom in GOLD, SILVER and GEMS for her maiden voyage to Java. The Batavia sets sail with great fanfare, but she is destined never to reach Java, for the company as also sent a new employee, Jeroninus Cornelisz a disgraced bankrupt with a disarming charisma and dangerously heretical idea's. 397 pp.
	Highwaymen and Outlaws £16.99 Micheal Billett	That the passage of time can warp the truth is no better demonstrated then in our current belief that the criminal who held up travellers or robbed mail coaches was some dashing, gallant land pirate who was as likely to hand his booty to the poor as keep it himself. The facts are very different. 160 p.p. B /w illustrations throughout
	Samurai The World of the Warrior £20.00 Stephen Turnbull (Paperback Avaliable June £12.99)	Myths, Mystery the ledendary warrior cult. The beauty, violence, art, poetry, revenge, suiside and the lore of the sword. Yet although their military 224pp. Colour and b/w illustrations throughout.
	Soldiers of the Dragon Chinese Armies 1500BC-AD1840 £20.00 C.J.Peers (Avaliable June)	The turbulent history of China has seen many dynastic struggles over the centuries, ever since the semi-nomadic of ancient China were unified under the first emperor, Cheng. From the Great Wall to the terracotta army at Xian, monuments to China's many wars, and the men who fought them, litter the landscape. This book tells the incredible story of China's armies form the first documented civilization over 3,000 years ago to the outbreak of the first Opium War with Britain in the middle of the 19th century. Written by an acknowledged expert on Chinese armies, this volume offers details of their colourful uniforms and fascinating weaponry with colour and black and white photographs, artwork, maps and diagrams. 256pp. Colour & B/W illustrations.
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18^TH CENTURY

	TITLE	REVIEW
	BLENHEIM The Battle For Europe £20.00 Charles Spencer	A detailed and easily followed guidebook that tells the story of the Duke of Marlborough's and his friend and ally Prince Eugène of Savoy won an incredible victory at the Battle of Blenheim in 1704 and changed the face of Europe.Charles Spencer brings out the flesh-and-blood characters behind the stilled portraits the era. From Louis XIV's grisly experience at the hands of his dentist to the violent fury of the battlefield. B/w & Colour photos plus maps 365p.p.
	Empires Collide The French and Indian War 1754-1763 £20.00 Editor Ruth Sheppard	The terrain, the Indians, the tactics all were new to the British army and still they triumphed, find out how. In-depth coverage of the fortresses and personalities.242pp. Colour & B/W illustrations.
	Soldiers of the Revolutionary War £19.99 S.Reid & M.Zlatich	This book examines in complete detail the uniforms and equipment used by the rival armies of George Washington and King George in the American Revolutionary War. General Washington's three armies, the New England Army, the Army of the United States and the forces of the Continental Congress obtained their clothing from a variety of sources, until the receipt of 25,000 uniforms imported from France in 1778 allowed the majority of Washington's men to be dressed in uniform brown and blue. As well as investigating the gradual standardisation of the dress and equipment of King George's army over the same period. 240 pages.
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NAPOLEONIC

	TITLE	REVIEW
	Napoleons Marshals £25.50 Edited by David Chandler	Few military careers, individually or collectively have rivalled the drama of the twenty-six senior officers who in due course formed the Napoleonic Marshalate. Here are the careers of the key French military commanders of those long and bitterly-fought wars, each one illustrated by an analysis of one battle, engagement or campaign that figured significantly - for better or worse - in their individual stories, and in that dramatic period of history known as the Napoleonic wars. 560pp.
	The Trafalgar Companion £20.00 Varios	The political background to the battle. Nelson the man and Commander, Villeneuve and the Spanish Admirals. The Battle itself, the Tactic and Strategies and the aftermath. Extent 224pp. Colour & b/w illustrations throughout.
	WATERLOO The Hundred Days £16.99 David Chandler	The Battle of Waterloo is without doubt one of the most decisive encounters in history. It also signalled a crucial change in the balance of power in Europe that was to have critical consequences for the rest of the world. Yet the story of Napoleon's return from Elba and his dramatic seizure of power - even if for a mere 'hundred days' - is a great adventure story, Not only does the author provide a blow-by-blow account of the battle itself but he also examines key aspects such as the organisation of both the French and the Allied armies, their tactics, strategy, and weaponry, and their commanders' personalities. In addition, the author examines two often-neglected themes; the internal guerrilla resistance to Napoleon by the French themselves, and the Napoleonic legacy to France and the rest of the world. AVAILABLE OUTSIDE USA AND CANADA ONLY 224 pages.
	Who Was Who in the Napoleonic Wars £25.00 Philip J. Haythornthwaite	The story of the Napoleonic Wars, dramatic in it's self was propelled by a host of fascinating and colourful characters. The list of personalities includes not only the 'great men' but many individuals of lesser fame but arguably no less importance. 361pp.
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19^THCENTURY

	TITLE	REVIEW
	THE Boer War South Africa 1899-1902 £19.99 Martin Marix Evens	Martin Marix Evans' splendidly detailed account of the events of the Boer War, a conflict which marked a turning point in the development of military technology. Complete with first-hand accounts, and over 150 contemporary maps and photographs. 160 pp.
	Zulu Wars £19.99 I.Knight & I.Castle	The Zulu War of 1879 was devastating in its brutality. Pitting the firepower of the professional British army against the skill and determination of King Cetshwayo's Zulu warriors, it was a mighty clash of military cultures that ended with the collapse of Zululand - the last great black kingdom bordering Britain's African colonies. This book traces the course of the Zulu War, covering the major battles of Rorke's Drift, Isandlwana and Khambula, and showing that the British victory was by no means easily won. The opposing forces - the British, under Gen Sir Arthur Cunnynghame and the Zulus, under their King Cetshwayo - are profiled, and their dress, equipment, organisation and military methodologies are examined in detail. 224pp
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AMERICAN CIVIL WAR

	TITLE	REVIEW
	Duel of the Ironclads USS Monitor and CSS Virginia at Hampton Roads £19.99 Angus Konstam	When the ironclad USS Monitor steamed out to meet the CSS Virginia on 9 March 1862, the face of naval warfare was changed forever. A four-hour duel left neither ship victorious, but in the wake of the battle wooden warships were rendered obsolete. This book details the clash at Hampton Roads. Union ironclads evolved quickly from the time of the production of the Monitor, so that by the end of the war the US Navy possessed the most powerful artillery afloat. The Confederate fleet, meanwhile, was born out of the hulks of existing vessels in naval yards and backwaters within sight of the enemy - its very existence was a tribute to the ingenuity of Southern shipbuilders. 192 pages
	Struggle for a vast future Price £20.00 Editor Aaron Sheehan-Dean	Perspectives from 15 of the world's leading A.C.W. experts,with new insights in their own specialist areas,including innovations,the role of women,ethnic minorities, espionage,extraodinary leaders and personalities who shaped the United States. 242 pp. Colour and Black & White illustrations through out.
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VIETNAM

	TITLE	REVIEW
	Rolling Thunder in a Gentle Land The Vietnam War Revisited £20.00 Terry Crowdy	From its beginnings in the Colonial War with France in the 1940s and 50s, through to the final evacuation of Saigon in 1975 and beyond, each chapter of Rolling Thunder in a Gentle Land: The Vietnam War Revisited focuses on a different aspect of the Vietnam War. Officers from both the NVA and ARVN take a first-hand look at the strategy and tactics of both sides and give critical assessments of where the war went wrong; Le Ly Hayslip provides a harrowing account of life for the typical South Vietnamese civilian caught up in the war. Acclaimed historians and journalists, such as Bernard Edelman and Arnold Isaacs, take a critical look at the many aspects of the war from the river war and the air war through to the strategy and doctrine used by the US forces. A wealth of colour photographs and illustrations. 352 pp.
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MULTI PERIOD

	TITLE	REVIEW
	Bridges of Battle Famous Battlefield Actions at Bridges and River Crossings £17.99 Donald FatherStone	Throughout history, battles for bridges have punctuated the course of warfare. Rivers pose serious problems for military commanders as barriers to their advancing armies. From over 2,000 years of history this book features 100 examples of battles centred on river crossings. 255 pp.
	Chivalry and Command 500 Years of Horse Guards £12.99 Brian Harwood	Tens of thousands of tourists visit Whitehall each year and gaze at the Horse Guards sentries, but the history behind Horse Guards, and the sentries in front of it are known to virtually no-one. This is the first book to tell the absorbing story of a site which has been used for martial activity continuously since the mid-16th century. From knights competing to be Champion of the Tilt during the reign of Henry VIII, to becoming the first War office, to its role today, the building has continually played a military role. Written by an expert who has researched the building for more than 40 years, this fascinating book tells the hidden history of one of Britain's most famous landmarks. A wealth of colour photographs and illustrations. 144 pp.
	The Enemy Within A History of Espionage Price £20.00 Terry Crowdy (Avaliable OCTOBER)	To gain the upper hand in conflict the ability to know what your enemy is planning is vital. Separating myth from reality, the Enemy Within traces the history of espionage from its development in ancient times through to the end of the Cold War and beyond, shedding light on the clandestine activities that have so often tipped the balance in times of war. From the Monkey hanged as a spy during the Napoleonic wars to the British Double Cross Committee in World War II, this journey through the history of espionage shows us that be they thrill seekers or madmen, fanatics or tricksters no two spies are alike and their fascinating stories fraught with danger and intrigue. 352 pp. Illustrations: 20 b/w 20 Col
	Great Battles of the Royal Navy Price £15.00 Editor-in-Chief Eric Grove	As one of the Greatest Navies in World History, the Royal Navy has a glorious tradition and heritage spanning the centuries of its service to Britain and the Crown. With 25 battles selected, discussed and assessed by an international author team, from over 1100 years of Naval Warfare history. Superbly illustrated by colour paintings and contemporary photographs and prints. 256 pp.
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