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Anderson, Thomas: Light Panzers 30,00 €

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:00:09 +0200

The light tanks that equipped the first German armoured divisions were originally intended as training or bridging vehicles, suitable only until the arrival of the better armed and armoured Panzerkampfwagen III and IV. Despite their limitations, however, they played a key role in the German Army's victorious campaigns from 1939 to 1942. This richly illustrated title describes the development and organisational history of Panzerkampfwagen I, introduced in 1934, and Panzerkampfwagen II, introduced in 1936. It explains how the annexation of the German-speaking Sudetenland in 1938, and later Czechoslovakia itself, gave the Panzerwaffe an unexpected bonus in the form of two Czech Army light tanks, which were pressed into German service as Panzerkampfwagen 35(t) and Panzerkampfwagen 38(t). The extensive use of these tanks in Poland, France and during the invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941 is then described. They were withdrawn from front-line service at the end of 1941, but the chassis were used for armoured artillery and tank destroyers until the end of the war. In this comprehensive study of the German light tanks that played a key role in the early years of the Second World War, armour expert Thomas Anderson draws on archive material, post-war reports and rare photographs.

Calvatore, A./Priestley, R.: Armies of Great Britain 20,00 €

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:05:06 +0200

Supplementary volume for the tabletop strategy game system "Bolt Action. Third Edition", with updated special rules, unit entries and troop selection guides. This third and revised supplement provides players with all the information they need to command the British army. From the early campaigns in Europe to the deserts of North Africa and the jungles of the Far East, British forces have faced the Axis threat. The army lists presented here contain all the information needed to deploy elite units such as the Paras, Commandos, Chindits and SAS alongside the stalwart 'Tommy'.

D’Amato, Raffaele/Albertini, Giorgio (Illustr.): Ancient Jewish Armies 1200–586 BC 14,95 €

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:50:10 +0200

This richly illustrated study examines the Jewish armies of the Near East, tracing the evolution of their organization and tactics over more than six turbulent centuries. From their origins as nomadic warrior-herdsmenhired as mercenaries by the Egyptians and other major Near Eastern civilizationsthe Jewish people evolved into a nation, Israel, which rose to become a central force in the history of the Fertile Crescent. Drawing on the latest research and findings, the authors chronicle the development of Jewish military organization and customs: from the conquest of Canaan to the conflicts with neighbors and settlersmost notably the Philistinesas the Jewish tribes united under the command of a single monarch, Saul. Jewish victories over the Philistines were achieved under the leadership of David, the conqueror of Jerusalem. Davids son, Solomon, reorganized the army, transforming it into a standing military force with specialized branchessuch as chariotrymodeled after Egyptian, Hittite, Assyrian, and Babylonian precedents. The authors explain how, following Solomons death, the kingdom split into two entities: Judah in the south and Israel in the north. Israel fell under Assyrian rule in 721 BC, while Judah endured until its war against the Neo-Babylonian Empire under Nebuchadnezzarthe ruler who conquered Jerusalem and destroyed the Temple in 586 BC. In this lavishly illustrated volume, the warriors who took the field for Israel and Judah are vividly portrayed.

Wheatley, Ben: Stopping the Panzers 39,95 €

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:00:09 +0200

Following the near-total annihilation of Germany's panzer forces during the winter of 194243 and the fall of Stalingrad in February 1943, these armored units underwent a radical reorganization and modernization to meet the challenges that lay ahead. This study employs original methodological approaches to examine the subject in an innovative manner. The first volume of a two-part series, this book covers the Tunisia Campaign, the battles for Italy, three of the four battles for Kharkov, the Siege of Leningrad, the defense of the Kuban region, the Battle of Kursk (encompassing both the German offensive and the massive Soviet counteroffensives), the German withdrawal from Ukraine and Central Russia, and the collapse of the southern sectors of the Eastern Front in the spring of 1944. Historian Ben Wheatley argues that the heavy losses Germany sustained during this period led to the strategic decision to reinforce the Eastern Front while neglecting the Western Fronta choice that ultimately resulted in the squandering of German panzer formations on the battlefields of Normandy. Drawing upon primary sourcesincluding contemporary aerial photography, cartographic materials, and detailed inventories of armored strengththis book deepens our understanding of some of the most renowned battles in military history.

Fighting Tito's Partisans 34,95 €

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:00:09 +0200

An account of the successes and failures of the Axis powers' counter-insurgency efforts in Yugoslavia during the Second World War. In April 1941, German and other Axis forces invaded the Kingdom of Yugoslavia and overran it in a very short time. Following this brief campaign, the country was dismembered and partitioned among Germany, Hungary, Italy, and Bulgaria. Almost immediately thereafter, remnants of the Royal Yugoslav Army under Colonel Mihailovic began organizing a resistance against the occupation. When the Germans launched "Operation Barbarossa" against the Soviet Union in June 1941, the Communist Party of Yugoslavialed by Josip Broz Titofollowed suit, and the Yugoslav Partisans were born. There followed a campaign of incredible complexity and brutality, during which, at times, more than twelve different factions fought both against and alongside one anothera conflict that claimed up to one million lives out of a total pre-war population of 15 million. In this study of this complex and bloody conflictwhich was simultaneously a liberation movement and a civil warhistorian Klaus Schmider draws upon primary sources as well as the latest research from the various warring parties. He thus provides a comprehensive and authoritative account of this bitter strugglefrom its beginnings in April 1941 to the arrival of the Red Army in 1944.

Lipscombe,: A History and Atlas of Victoria’s Wars, 1815-1902 56,95 €

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 08:35:08 +0200

A magnificently designed atlas that illuminates the numerous battles and campaigns that defined the reign of Queen Victoria. In 1815, the Congress of Vienna brought an end to the Napoleonic Wars and laid the foundation for a general European peace that endured for nearly a century. Britains last European rival in the quest for empire and global supremacy had been neutralized; and between 1815 and 1901Britains "imperial century"the British Empire absorbed approximately ten million square miles of territory and some 400 million people. On every single day of Queen Victorias reign (18371901), British forces were engaged in action somewhere in the worldconflicts that are explained and illustrated in detail in this authoritative atlas. Over the course of this so-called *Pax Britannica*, the British government awarded some 43 campaign medalsfeaturing a total of 202 claspsfor a multitude of minor wars waged against irregular forces, as well as for large-scale conflicts against regular armies. Featuring over 135 maps created specifically for this volumeexpertly explained and placed within their historical context in the accompanying textthis beautifully produced atlas examines the role of Victorias army (and, to a lesser extent, the Royal Navy) in fulfilling its duty as "the Queens soldiers": amidst those inspiring victories and bitter defeats that Rudyard Kipling once termed the "savage wars of peace."

Cernuschi, Enrico: The Italian Navy of World War II 39,95 €

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:50:10 +0200

Drawing on a lifetime of research and hundreds of rare photographs, this book offers a revealing history of the Italian Navy in the Second World War - the least known of the great navies of the war. By 1940, the Italian Navy had risen to become the fourth largest navy in the world. Despite financial, strategic and political challenges in the 1920s and 30s, and despite defeat in the battle for air supremacy, it had a powerful fleet, one of the largest submarine fleets in the world and pursued an ambitious strategic role. To date, however, few books have attempted to comprehensively examine the Italian Navy in World War II, and many of these works have relied on limited or biased sources. In this book, Dr Enrico Cernuschi, one of Italy's foremost naval historians, presents a comprehensive, richly illustrated and myth-busting history of Italian naval power from Mussolini's rise to power until 1945. Drawing on Italian, British, German, French and American primary sources as well as high-calibre documents from his collection, including the recently rediscovered 1947 Technical History of the War of the Italian Naval Staff, the book covers a broad spectrum, from strategic planning to steel production, and is full of historical revelations, new insights and little-known episodes in naval history. With hundreds of rare and unpublished photographs, it is the essential guide to the Italian fleet in the Second World War and its operations in the Mediterranean and the Pacific.

Zaloga, Steven J./Rodríguez, Felipe (Illustr.): Tanks in Southern France 1944 14,95 €

Sat, 23 May 2026 07:40:09 +0200

Zwei Monate nach dem D-Day begannen die Alliierten mit der Befreiung Südfrankreichs. Diese reich bebilderte Studie untersucht die einzigartige US-amerikanisch-französische Panzerstreitmacht der Alliierten und die Panzer, denen sie gegenüberstanden. Weitaus weniger bekannt als die Landung in der Normandie und der Feldzug in Nordfrankreich, begann der zweite Teil der Operation Overlord am 15. August 1944 mit der Operation Dragoon in Südfrankreich. Er umfasste eine beträchtliche alliierte Panzerstreitmacht, die an den amphibischen Landungen und dem anschließenden Vormarsch durch das Rhonetal bis zur deutschen Grenze im Sommer und Herbst 1944 teilnahm. In diesem Buch analysiert Steven Zaloga die alliierte Panzerstreitmacht, die in diesem Feldzug kämpfte, und die einzige Panzerdivision, die die Deutschen ihr entgegensetzen konnten. Die alliierte Streitmacht bestand aus zwei Hauptelementen: Panzerbataillonen und Jagdpanzerbataillonen der 7. US-Armee sowie französischen Panzerdivisionen der 1. Französischen Armee. Die US-Einheiten bestanden aus kampferprobten Veteranen der Feldzüge in Nordafrika, Sizilien und Italien. Die französischen Panzereinheiten wurden 1943 mit US-amerikanischer Hilfe und Ausbildung in Nordafrika aufgestellt und erlebten ihren ersten Kampfeinsatz während der Operation Dragoon. Mit seltenen Fotos und detailgetreuen Illustrationen bietet dieses Buch einen neuen Blick auf dieses weitgehend unbeachtete Thema. Es beschreibt auch die besonders farbenprächtigen Markierungen der an diesen Feldzügen beteiligten Panzereinheiten.

Dahm, Murray/Rava, Giuseppe (Illustr.): Roman Legionary vs Hellenistic Phalangite 18,95 €

Sat, 23 May 2026 07:40:09 +0200

This richly illustrated study examines the clashes between the Roman legion and the Hellenistic phalanx in the 3rd and 2nd centuries BC. After the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC, his generals and their successors used the immense power of the Macedonian phalanx to divide his empire into their own territories. At the same time, Rome rose to become one of the most powerful cities in Italy, with the manipular legion at the forefront of efforts to expand the empire. In this book, Murray Dahm analyzes the warriors who formed the backbone of the military strength of these two civilizations: the phalangites and the legionaries. He recounts their clashes on three bloody battlefields and shows how the strengths and weaknesses of both sides shaped their decades-long struggle for supremacy. At Heraclea (280 BC), Pyrrhus's army of Epirus first encountered Roman troops in a fierce battle that left both sides deeply scarred. At Cynoscephalae (197 BC), a Macedonian army fought a momentous battle against two Roman legions and their allies, ending the Second Macedonian War. At Pydna (168 BC), legionaries clashed with phalangites in a decisive battle that confirmed the decline of the phalanx and the immense power of the legion. Featuring specially commissioned illustrations and maps, this captivating account illuminates the evolving struggle between two rival military systems in a series of battles that shaped the destiny of antiquity.

Hiestand, William E./Tooby, Adam (Illustr.): Kuban 1943 19,95 €

Sat, 23 May 2026 07:40:09 +0200

In April and May 1943, the German Luftwaffe and the Soviet Air Force engaged in a fierce battle for air superiority over the Kuban Peninsula. Both sides focused on supporting their ground offensives, while the Germans attempted to destroy the small Red Army bridgehead and the Soviets sought to push them back to the Kerch Strait. The Kuban became the focal point of the air war on the Eastern Front in the spring of 1943. Military historian William E. Hiestand examines how this massive air campaign shifted the balance of power in favor of the Soviet Air Force. Thousands of aircraft fought to support ground troops and achieve air superiority. Although the Luftwaffe suffered heavy losses, Soviet capabilities improved significantly, and by the end of the campaign, the Red Air Force had, for the first time, achieved air superiority through offensive actions. The Kuban also proved to be a "school" for refining new offensive tactics that would benefit the Soviets in the upcoming Battle of Kursk and ultimately lead to victory. This book, illustrated throughout with photographs, original drawings, 3D diagrams, and maps, offers a detailed examination of the first campaign in which the Soviets were able to directly engage and compete on equal terms with the Luftwaffe.

Noppen, Ryan K./Tooby, Adam (Illustr.): Dakar 1940 19,95 €

Sat, 23 May 2026 07:40:09 +0200

Faced with the ongoing German bombing raids, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill was desperate to take the fight to the enemy and therefore set his sights on the French West African port of Dakar. Emboldened by the recent defection of some Vichy colonies to the Free French movement, Churchill asked Charles de Gaulle if he could win Dakar and its naval forces to their cause. Agreement was immediate, and British and French troops were dispatched to Dakar to bring the city back under Allied control. Operation Menace began on September 23, 1940, but the campaign unfolded almost entirely differently than Churchill and de Gaulle had anticipated. The Vichy forces put up determined and effective resistanceand the damaged Allied ships were withdrawn after three days without a single soldier having landed on Dakar's shore. Using detailed maps, historical photographs, and color illustrations, historian Ryan K. Noppen analyzes the difficult circumstances that led to the creation of Operation Menace. He illuminates how Churchill and de Gaulle, due to their impulsive and overly optimistic attitude, overlooked clear warning signs and examines how this failure later paved the way for the Allies' success in the war. The book also covers the naval and air battles around Dakar and Vichy France's retaliatory attacks on Gibraltar after the failure of Operation Menace.

Stille, Mark/Laurier, Jim (Illustr.): US Navy Pacific Fleet 1942–43 18,95 €

Sat, 23 May 2026 07:40:09 +0200

The fierce naval battles of Guadalcanal, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands were of fundamental importance to the U.S. Navy. Richly illustrated, this book analyzes the fleet's capabilities and combat power during this period. The naval battles of 194243 around Guadalcanal and the Solomon Islands were among the fiercest and most contested of the Pacific War. The campaigns encompassed the majority of the war's surface engagements, as well as two aircraft carrier battles, three major amphibious landings, and a submarine offensive. Fighting day and night against the superbly trained Japanese, the Pacific Fleet's combat capabilities were put to the ultimate test. Naval historian Mark Stille presents a concise overview of the Pacific Fleet in 194243the period in which it underwent its greatest transformation in terms of equipment, doctrine, and capabilities. America's enormous naval construction efforts began to pay off on the front lines, as the fleet improved its previously deficient doctrines and tactics of surface, air, and submarine warfare. The Pacific Fleet also learned to supply large forces far from established bases. Richly illustrated with original drawings, 3D diagrams, maps, and archival photographs, this book illuminates the warships, weapons systems, organization, reconnaissance, logistics, and battles of the Pacific Fleet in its struggle for supremacy in the South Pacific.

Cernuschi, Enrico: The Italian Navy of World War II 56,95 €

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:10:07 +0200

Based on a lifetime of research and featuring hundreds of rare photographs, this book offers an insightful history of the Italian Navy in World War IIthe least known of the war's major navies. By 1940, the Italian Navy had risen to become the fourth largest in the world. Despite financial, strategic, and political challenges in the 1920s and 30s, and despite defeat in the battle for air supremacy, it possessed a powerful fleet, one of the largest submarine fleets in the world, and pursued an ambitious strategic role. Until now, however, few books have attempted a comprehensive study of the Italian Navy in World War II, and many of these works relied on limited or one-sided sources. In this book, Dr. Enrico Cernuschi, one of Italy's foremost naval historians, presents a comprehensive, richly illustrated, and myth-dispelling history of Italian naval power from Mussolini's rise to power to 1945. He draws on primary Italian, British, German, French, and American sources, as well as high-quality documents from his collection, including the recently rediscovered 1947 technical history of the war by the Italian Naval Staff. The book covers a wide range of topics, from strategic planning to steel production, and is filled with historical revelations, new insights, and little-known episodes of naval history. Featuring hundreds of rare and previously unpublished photographs, it is the essential guide to the Italian fleet in World War II and its operations in the Mediterranean and the Pacific.

Paterson, Lawrence/Dalmaso, Renato (Illustr.): Brandenburgers in the Blitzkrieg 1940 18,95 €

Sat, 02 May 2026 07:40:06 +0200

The Brandenburgers, formed from elements of various unorthodox units and militia groups that had participated in the invasion of Poland, established themselves by mid-1940 as the Wehrmacht's specialists for operations behind enemy lines. Several separate combat groups were assigned tasks that could determine the success of the entire campaign. The invasions of France, Belgium, and the Netherlands marked the beginning of their career as a key element of the German war machine. The audacious strategies of Fall Gelb (Case Yellow) and Fall Rot (Case Red) relied on capturing vital river bridges in Belgium and the southern Netherlands, without which the rapid German advance would have stalled. Researcher and historian Lawrence Paterson examines the hitherto little-explored history of the Brandenburgers' organization and mission to capture dozens of these bridges and other crucial objectives, employing both deception and combat prowess. This role proved invaluable in key operations and later led to their establishment as a full regiment. This book, illustrated with archival photographs as well as specially commissioned illustrations and maps, examines and evaluates the course of each attacknot all of which were successful and which often degenerated into bitter battlesas the Brandenburgers fought to open the way to France.

Buttar, Pritt/Taylor, Lottie: Warsaw 34,95 €

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:40:14 +0200

In "Warsaw: A City at War, 193945," historians Prit Buttar and Lottie Taylor illuminate the unprecedented story of a city caught between the occupying powers of Germany and the Soviet Union, and the resilience of its citizens. This story reveals how Warsaw's centuries-old struggle for identity shaped the course of the wartime experience. For only 21 years, Warsaw flourished as the proud capital of an independent Poland until it was betrayed by the German invasion in 1939. Yet the heart of the cityits peoplerefused to capitulate. From the tragic uprising in the ghetto to the heroic citywide revolt, Warsaw put up fierce resistance against the systematic attempt to wipe it off the map. The story doesn't end with the war, for Warsaw was trapped behind the Iron Curtain. This narrative is not just about battlesit is about a city and its inhabitants, whose unwavering spirit shaped it in its darkest times. By incorporating rare archival materials, including countless eyewitness accounts, the war years of Warsaw are brought vividly to life.

Maass, John R.: From Trenton to Yorktown. Turning Points of the Revolutionary War 16,95 €

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:03:37 +0200

For eight grueling years, American and British forces fought a bloody war for the independence of the colonies. Also embroiled in this conflict were Native American warriors, as well as the armies and navies of France, Spain, the Dutch Republic, and several German principalities. From icy Canada to tropical Florida and down to the Mississippi River, the Revolutionary War encompassed hundreds of campaigns, battles, and skirmishes on land and sea, in which soldiers and sailors fought and died for one cause, one crown, and one comrade. In this masterful yet accessible account of the American struggle for freedom, John R. Maass highlights the five pivotal events that secured independence for the 13 beleaguered but determined colonies. These include not only the obvious military victories such as Trenton, Princeton, and Yorktown, but also the leadership and reforms that enabled Washington's forces to survive the harsh conditions of the winter of 1778. Also included is King Louis XVI's decision to... France's provision of much-needed soldiers, weapons, money, and naval support to the Continental forces during the Saratoga Campaign is described as a key factor. These turning points, not all of which resulted in battlefield triumphs, represented a victory for the new United States. The book challenges conventional interpretations of what constitutes victory in warfare and offers a fresh perspective on the Revolutionary War.

Bolt Action. Armies of the British Commonwealth. 3rd Edition 32,95 €

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:11:25 +0200

This revised expansion for "Bolt Action. Third Edition" provides players with all the information they need to command the diverse armed forces of the British Commonwealth, including those from Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, and South Africa, among many others. From the early campaigns in Europe to the deserts of North Africa and the jungles of the Far East, the Commonwealth forces faced the threat of the Axis powers.