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POST SECOND WORLD WAR
1945 - 1997
"THE KOREAN WAR, 1950 -53"
By Nigel Thomas, Peter Abbott and Mike Chappell,
Osprey's "Men at Arms" Series no. 174
An illustrated guide to the Korean War, 1950 - 53. Illustrated with colour plates, and
B&W photographs.
Soft back. 48 pages. £7.99 plus D p&p
"AT WAR IN KOREA"
By George Forty,
The author served as a young subaltern during the Korean War. In this book, by means of a
blend of personal reminiscences and photographs, he presents a graphic impression of the
reality behind the television view.
As a forerunner of the longer, more recent conflict in Vietnam, the Korean War is of great
significance to
modern military enthusiasts and historians. Well illustrated.
Hard back. 160 pages £20.00 plus G p&p
"HIT THE BEACH - AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE FROM THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM TO SAN CARLOS
WATER"
By Simon Foster
A detailed and informed look at the conduct of four amphibious campaigns, their planning,
execution and
outcome, but assessing each under common principles of military theory that apply equally
in all examples
and all eras. These are four distinct phases of the combined operations: Preparation,
Assault, Consolidation
and Break-out. The Campaigns studied are Quebec, 1759; Dardanelles, 1915-16; Inchon, 1950
and San
Carlos, 1982. Illustrated.
Hard back. 223 pages £19.99 plus F p&p
"U.S.MARINE CORPS SCOUT SNIPER - WORLD WAR II and KOREA"
By Peter R Senich
The advent of jungle warfare in the South Pacific in 1942 opened a new chapter in the art
of fieldcraft and
marksmanship as used by the U.S.Marine Corps. It called for innovative tactics more
efficient than those
successfully used by Scouts; Observers & Snipers of W.W.1 in order to eliminate the
Japanese jungle fighter.
This is a most thorough account of the training, equipment and combat experience that
comprised this facet
of the history of Marine Corps Sniping. Well illustrated.
Hard back. 230 pages. £32.95 plus G p&p
"SUEZ - THE FORGOTTEN INVASION"
By Robert Jackson,
The British involvement in the military action to secure the Suez Canal from Nasser in the
autumn of 1956
proved to be one of the greatest political debacles of the century., with repercussions to
Britain's standing as a
major player in world politics. In the light of many newly released Government documents,
the author appraises
the military campaign and the international backlash that it caused. Illustrated.
Soft back. 144 pages. £12.95 plus E p&p
"ON REVOLUTIONARY WAR"
By Colin M Beer,
This book contains a wealth of practical advise for those who are actually involved with
counter insurgency
operations. With case studies from revolutionary wars in Kenya, the Congo, Rhodesia,
Angola, Kurdistan,
Vietnam and Northern Ireland. Illustrated.
Hard back. 150 pages. £12.95 plus E p&p
"THE SECRET WAR - DHOFAR 1971 - 1972"
By David C Arkless,
The author, who served with the 55th Air Despatch Squadron, R.C.T., recounts numerous
sorties, encounters
with the enemy and day to day life in the desert during the war in Oman, which was fought
to stop the
spread of communism in the Gulf after the British Withdrawal from Aden in 1967.
Illustrated.
Hard back. 246 pages. £13.95 plus E p&p
"THE SAS SAVAGE WARS OF PEACE"
By Anothony Kemp.
The full account of the Special Air Service's Colonial Campaigns and Counter-terrorist
activities, 1947
to the present. Illustrated.
Soft back. 222 pages. £5.99 plus C p&p
"GRENADA, 1983"
By L.E.Russell, M.A.Mendez, and P Hannon
Osprey's "Men at Arms" Series no. 159
An illustrated guide to the U.S. invasion of Grenada. Illustrated with colour plates,
B&W photographs and contemporary illustrations.
Soft back. 40 pages. £7.99 plus D p&p
"THE WORLD IN CONFLICT - CONTEMPORARY WARFARE DESCRIBED AND ANALYSED -
BRASSEY'S WAR ANNUAL 8"
By John Laffin,
As well as incorporating analyses of the latest situations in areas including Israel and
Northern Ireland, John
Laffin has provided a wealth of new material on the developments in the conflicts in
central Africa since
1996 and the ongoing refugee crisis that still exists in these states. With maps.
Hard back. 198 pages. £25.00 plus F p&p
"BRAVERY IN BATTLE - STORIES FROM THE FRONT LINE"
By David Eshel,
In this collection of vivid actions from Air; Land and Sea warfare, the author ranges
across the days of
Colonial Cavalry through to fast moving Armed actions: The Sudan to Yom Kippur.
Illustrated.
Hard back. 240 pages £18.99 plus F p&p
"THE BRITISH ARMY OF THE RHINE"
By Carl Schulze
A colour photographic record of the last days of the British Army of the Rhine. Well
illustrated.
Soft back. 64 pages. £10.95 plus D p&p
"BATTLE FOR THE FALKLANDS - 1 LAND FORCES"
By William Fowler and Mike Chappell,
Osprey's "Men at Arms" Series no. 133
An illustrated guide to the Land Forces during the 1982 Falklands War. illustrated with
colour plates,
and B&W photographs.
Soft back. 40 pages. £7.99 plus D p&p
"BATTLE FOR THE FALKLANDS (2) NAVAL FORCES"
By Adrian English and Anthony Watts,
Osprey's "Men at Arms" Series no. 134
An illustrated guide to the Royal Navy and Argentine Navy during the 1982 Falklands
Conflict.
Illustrated with B&W and colour photographs.
Soft back. 40 pages. £7.99 plus D p&p
"BATTLE FOR THE FALKLANDS (3) AIR FORCES"
By Roy Braybrook, Michael Roffe, Terry Hadler and Mike Chappell,
Osprey's "Men at Arms" Series no. 135
An illustrated guide to the Royal Air Force, Fleet Air Arm and the Argentine Air Force
during the
1982 Falklands Conflict. Illustrated with colour plates, B&W photographs and
contemporary illustrations.
Soft back. 40 pages. £7.99 plus D p&p
"ARGENTINE FORCES IN THE FALKLANDS"
By Nicholas Van der Bijl and Paul Hannon
Osprey's "Men at Arms" Series no. 250
An illustrated guide to the Argentine Forces during the Falklands Campaign of 1982. Well
Illustrated
with colour plates and B&W photographs.
Soft back. 48 pages. £7.99 plus D p&p
"THE FIGHT FOR THE MALVINAS"
By Martin Middlebrook,
The Argentine Forces in the Falklands War. It was a war Argentina began but one that ended
in the
pain of defeat. The first full story of the other side of the Battle of the Falklands.
Illustrated.
Soft back. 321 pages. £9.99 plus D p&p
"HIT THE BEACH - AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE FROM THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM TO
SAN CARLOS WATER"
By Simon Foster
A detailed and informed look at the conduct of four amphibious campaigns, their planning,
execution and
outcome, but assessing each under common principles of military theory that apply equally
in all examples
and all eras. These are four distinct phases of the combined operations: Preparation,
Assault, Consolidation
and Break-out. The Campaigns studied are Quebec, 1759; Dardanelles, 1915-16; Inchon, 1950
and
San Carlos, 1982. Illustrated.
Hard back. 223 pages £19.99 plus F p&p
"TEN YEARS ON - THE BRITISH ARMY IN THE FALKLANDS"
Edited by Linda Washington,
The story of the campaign and the problems posed for the British Army and how the skills
of individual
units were applied to the formidable battlefield, intelligence and logistical tasks that
lay ahead.
Well illustrated.
Soft back. 112 pages £8.00 plus E p&p
"HOSTAGE"
By Glen Dixon as told to Anthony Mockler
Glen Dixon was a British Mining Engineer in Cafunfo who was captured by UNITA forces and
taken
on a forced march with several others to South Africa. This is the story of that march.
Illustrated.
Hard back. 190 pages £13.95 plus E p&p
"WAR IN ANGOLA"
By A.J.Venter,
Concorde Publication 1030
An illustrated guide to the War in Angola. Well illustrated with colour and B&W
photographs.
Soft back. 64 pages £8.99 plus D p&p
"SONS OF JOHN COMPANY:- THE INDIAN & PAKISTAN ARMIES, 1903-1991"
By John Gaylor
An extremely useful book giving details, Regiment by Regiment of British Indian units with
brief histories
including what happened to them after partition in 1947. Invaluable to all collectors of
Indian Medals.
With line drawings of Cap badges and Shoulder titles. Illustrated
Hard back. 379 pages £19.99 plus F p&p
"ELITE FORCES OF INDIA AND PAKISTAN"
By Ken Conboy and Paul Hannon,
Osprey's "Elite" Series no. 41
An illustrated guide to the elite Forces of India and Pakistan. Illustrated with colour
plates, B&W
photographs and contemporary illustrations.
Soft back. 64 pages. £8.99 plus D p&p
"BATTLE HONOURS OF THE INDIAN ARMY, 1757 -1971"
By Major Sarbans Singh PSC (Retd.)
Covers the Battle Honours of the Indian Army from the days of the Honourable East India
Company
through to the Indo-Pakistan War, 1971 with a brief description of the Campaign and
Battles with
details of the Regiments involved.
Hard back. 372 pages. £24.95 plus F p&p
"BLUEPRINT TO BLUEWATER - THE INDIAN NAVY, 1951 to 1965"
By Rear Admiral Satyindra Singh AVSM (Retd.)
Following a brief resume of India's maritime history, this book covers a significant
period of growth
for the Indian Navy resulting with a" balanced naval force" with the
commissioning of the Aircraft
carrier INS "Vikrant" (formerly H.M.S. "Hercules") in 1961.
Illustrated.
Hard back. 548 pages. £24.95 plus G p&p
"THE INDIAN ARMED FORCES - A BASIC GUIDE"
Edited by Major General Afsir Karim AVSM (Retd)
This book covers the functions, basic organisation and equipment of the various branches
of the Indian Army,
Indian Navy and Indian Air Force including the rank structure, traditions and customs of
the three services.
The Army section also includes details of the India Honours and awards system.
Hard back. 248 pages. £16.95 plus E p&p
"INDIA AND ITS ARMY"
By Rajesh Kadian,
Starting with a concise history of the army since its inception, the book reviews, in
depth, India's Military
relationship with China, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Among the aspects covered are, a
dispassionate look at
past conflicts, the likelihood of future wars, including the possible use of nuclear
weapons. Also discussed is the
Indian Army's interaction with its political masters, it experience of tackling various
insurgencies, its
relationship with the media, and emerging prickly issue of arms production and
procurement. Illustrated.
Hard back. 188 pages. £9.95 plus E p&p
"WE LEAD - 7th LIGHT CAVALRY, 1784 to 1990"
Edited by Lt Colonel C.L.Proudfoot
The history of the 7th Light Cavalry from Seringapatam to date. Complete with Honours
and Awards appendix. Illustrated.
Hard back. 259 pages. £16.95 plus F p&p
"I SERVE - THE EIGHTEENTH CAVALRY"
By Major General Gurcharm Singh Sandhu
The book covers the growth and exploits of the 6th King Edward's Own Cavalry and the 7th
Hariana
Lancers from the first Sikh Wars through to 1989. Illustrated.
Hard back. 265 pages. £16.95 plus F p&p
"INDIAN GUNNERS AT WAR - THE WESTERN FRONT, 1971"
By Major General Jagjit Singh,
This book describes the background of the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971 and the Battles fought
on the
Western Front, depicting these in with accounts of the roles played by Indian Gunners, the
honour titles
bestowed on Artillery units for their outstanding contribution and the courage displayed
by individual
officers and men in almost every single action. Illustrated.
Hard back. 270 pages. (ONLY ONE COPY LEFT) £15.95 plus E p&p
"HISTORY OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR RIFLES, 1820 to 1956"
By Major K.Brahma Singh (Retd.)
A detailed and interesting history covering the formation of the Jummu & Kashmir State
Army through
to the provision of Imperial Service troops, with detailed descriptions of their roles in
the Hunza Nagar
Campaign, 1891, Chitral, 1895, World War One, World War Two and operations with the Indian
Army.
Illustrated.
Hard back. 323 pages. £24.95 plus G p&p
"THE RED EAGLES - A HISTORY OF THE FOURTH DIVISION OF INDIA"
By K.C.Praval
The history of the 4th Indian/Mountain Division from the Second World War, with its
service in Egypt,
Eritrea, Libya, Tunisia, Syria, Italy and Greece, through to the Indo-Pakistan War of
1971. Illustrated.
Hard back. 447 pages. (ONLY ONE COPY LEFT) £9.95 plus F p&p
"MISSION WITH A DIFFERENCE - THE EXPLOITS OF 71 MOUNTAIN BRIGADE"
By Lieutenant General P.N.Kathpalia PSVM, AVSM
This book which is the only one of its kind as far as unit and unit actions in Bangladesh
during 1971
are concerned, will be of interest to students of military history and every unit of the
Indian Army.
Hard back. 128 pages. £8.95 plus F p&p
"WE DARED - MARITIME OPERATIONS IN THE 1971 INDO-PAKISTAN WAR"
By Admiral S.N.Kohli, PVSM, AVSM
A first hand account by the Flag Officer Commander in Chief, Western Naval Command
responsible for
the conduct of maritime operations in the western theatre during the 1971 war. The two
attacks on Karachi
which delivered stunning blows on Pakistan's main port involved purely harbour defence
boats launching
their deadly missiles on ships and shore installations. Illustrated.
Hard back. 158 pages £11.95 plus E p&p
"I WAS A PRISONER OF WAR IN PAKISTAN"
By Lieutenant Colonel S.S.Chowdhary VSM
While fighting a war, a soldier is required to be mentally prepared for all consequences.
Perhaps being
taken a Prisoner of War, particularly after being severely wounded, is one of the most
traumatic experiences
and soldier might have to encounter. The author a veteran of the 1962 and 1965 operations
was wounded
in action and captured whilst in the Shakargarth sector in 1971.
Hard back. 93 pages. £5.95 plus E p&p
"A NATION AND ITS NAVY AT WAR - TARGET KARACHI Dec.4 1971"
By Commodore Ranjit Rai,
The story of a momentous chapter in the history of India and its Navy and its men who made
it their
finest hour.
Hard back. 190 pages £10.95 plus E p&p
"KASHMIR - THE TROUBLED FRONTIER"
By Major General Afsir Karim AVSM (Retd)
This book traces the historical roots of the Kashmir problem and provides an overview of
the entire state as
well as presenting the scope and intensity of the current turbulence, an unbiased
description of events and
personalities, and takes into account the Pakistani viewpoint. Illustrated.
Hard back. 396 pages. £19.95 plus F p&p
"INDIAN ARMY AFTER INDEPENDENCE"
By Major K.C.Praval
The history of the Indian Army following partition in 1947 and the wars with Pakistan and
China.
With Maps.
Soft back. 465 pages £7.50 plus F p&p
"THE ISRAELI ARMY IN THE MIDDLE EAST WARS, 1948 - 73"
By John Laffin & Mike Chappell,
Osprey's "Men at Arms" Series no. 127
An illustrated guide to the Israeli Army, 1948 - 1973. Illustrated with colour plates, and
B&W
photographs.
Soft back. 40 pages. £7.99 plus D p&p
"THE ARAB ARMIES OF THE MIDDLE EAST WARS, 1948 - 73"
By John Laffin & Mike Chappell,
Osprey's "Men at Arms" Series no. 128
An illustrated guide to the Arab Armies, 1948 - 1973. Illustrated with colour plates, and
B&W
photographs.
Soft back. 40 pages. £7.99 plus D p&p
"THE ARAB ARMIES OF THE MIDDLE EAST WARS, (2)"
By Samuel M Katz and Ron Volstad,
Osprey's "Men at Arms" Series no. 194
An illustrated guide to the Arab Armies, 1948 - 1973. Illustrated with colour plates, and
B&W photographs.
Soft back. 48 pages. £7.99 plus D p&p
"THE BRITISH ARMY IN NORTHERN IRELAND" Revised Edition
By Col M. Dewar
The tactics, methods, and equipment evolved by the British Army to meet the ever changing
challenge
of the I.R.A, their sympathisers and opponents. Illustrated.
Hard back. 228 pages (SPECIAL PRICE) £9.99 plus F p&p
"SECURITY FORCES IN NORTHERN IRELAND, 1969 - 1992"
By Tim Ripley and Mike Chappell,
Osprey's "Elite" Series no. 44
An illustrated guide to the British Army, Royal Ulster Constabulary and Eire Security
Forces in Northern
Ireland from 1969 to 1992. Illustrated with colour plates, B&W photographs and
contemporary illustrations.
Soft back. 64 pages. £8.99 plus D p&p
"UVF"
By Jim Cusack and Henry McDonald
Based on exclusive interviews with first hand sources and new research material, UVF
tells the full inside
story for the first time of one of the most ruthless and secretive terrorist organisations
in the Western
World. Illustrated.
Soft back. 364 pages £9..99 plus D p&p
"SOUTH AFRICAN SPECIAL FORCES"
By Robert Pitta, Jeff Fannell and Simon McCouaig,
Osprey's "Elite" Series no. 47
An illustrated guide to the South African Special Forces. Illustrated with colour plates,
B&W
photographs and contemporary illustrations.
Soft back. 64 pages. £8.99 plus D p&p
"MODERN AFRICAN WARS (2) ANGOLA AND MOCAMBIQUE, 1961 - 74"
By Peter Abbott, Manuel Ribeiro Rodrigues and Ron Volstad
Osprey's "Men at Arms" Series no. 202
An illustrated guide to the wars in Angola and Mocambique, 1961 - 74. Illustrated with
colour plates, B&W photographs and contemporary illustrations.
Soft back. 48 pages. £7.99 plus D p&p
"MODERN AFRICAN WARS (3) SOUTH-WEST AFRICA"
By Helmoed-Romer Heitman and Paul Hannon
Osprey's "Men at Arms" Series no. 242
An illustrated guide to the Post Second World War South West African Wars. Illustrated
with colour
plates, B&W photographs and contemporary illustrations.
Soft back. 48 pages. £7.99 plus D p&p
"TAMING THE LANDMINE"
By Peter Stiff,
The first three chapters of this book deal with the development of the land mine as a
weapon and the counter-measures to it, but the major part of this title is concerned with
the very effective vehicles developed firstly by Rhodesia
and then South Africa, which diverted the blast away from the load carrying part of the
vehicle.
These designs such as the Pookie, the Cougar, the Hyena, Zebras, Casspirs, Road Runners
etc are all here
for the vehicle enthusiast. Illustrated.
Hard back. 127 pages £21.95 plus G p&p
"NINE DAYS OF WAR AND SOUTH AFRICA's FINAL DAYS IN NAMIBIA" Fully revised
new edition
By Peter Stiff,
Peter Stiff, a specialist in military and political subjects, found out for himself the
complicated scenario in
Namibia and has delivered a comprehensive survey which will delight the enthusiast and
prove a solid
source book for future students on the subject. Illustrated.
Soft back. 304 pages. £13.95 plus E p&p
"SELOUS SCOUTS - TOP SECRET WAR"
By Lt.Colonel R.R.Daly
The story of the famous Rhodesian Selous Scouts from its formation in 1973 to 1980 when it
was abolished. 27 photographs.
Soft back. 751 pages. £9.99 plus E p&p
"ARMIES OF THE GULF WAR"
By Gordon Rottman and Ron Volstad,
Osprey's "Elite" Series no. 45
An illustrated guide to the Allied and Iraqi Armies during the Gulf War, 1990 to 1991.
Illustrated
with colour plates, B&W photographs and illustrations.
Soft back. 64 pages. £8.99 plus D p&p
"IN THE EYE OF THE STORM - COMMANDING THE DESERT RATS IN THE GULF WAR"
By Major General Patrick Cordingley,
The experiences of the Commander of the 7th Armoured Brigade during the Gulf War, from the
moment he first heard of the deployment of his command to Saudi Arabia, through to their
withdrawal
after victory, six months later. Illustrated.
Soft back. 320 pages £6.99 plus D p&p
"A SOLDIER'S SKETCH BOOK - WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN THE GULF, 1990 - 1991"
By Robin Watt
This vivid account of the author's experiences in the Gulf, extracted from his letters and
diaries, is
illustrated throughout with many of his original field sketches, and watercolours painted
since the end
of the conflict.
Soft back. 132 pages. £12.95 plus F p&p
"DESERT GARB & GEAR - THE EQUIPMENT OF AMERICA'S DESERT WARRIORS" -
Concorde Colour Series
By Joel B Paskauskas II
A photographic record of the Camouflage Uniforms and Equipment used by U.S.Forces during
the Gulf
War and in Somalia. Very well illustrated.
Soft back. 64 pages. £8.99 plus D p&p
"THE REGIMENTAL HISTORY OF THE 1st QUEEN'S DRAGOON GUARDS"
By Michael Mann,
The Regimental history of both the King's Dragoon Guards and the Queen's Bays from their
formation and amalgamation in 1959 to become the 1st Queen's Dragoon Guards, to date. Both
units commenced their
service to the Crown over 300 years ago and served with Marlborough, Waterloo, Crimea,
Indian Mutiny,
Zulu War, Sudan, Boer War, First World War, World War Two, Malaya, Cyprus, Northern
Ireland and
the Gulf. Illustrated.
Hard back. 589 pages £45.00 plus G p&p
"THE GRENADIER GUARDS"
By General Sir David Fraser and Angus McBride
Osprey's "Men at Arms" Series no. 73
An illustrated guide to the Grenadier Guards. Illustrated with colour plates, B&W
photographs
and contemporary illustrations.
Soft back. 40 pages. £7.99 plus D p&p
"ONCE A GRENADIER - THE GRENADIER GUARDS, 1945 - 1995"
By Oliver Lindsay,
There are few places of significance where the Regiment has not served: after the round-up
of the Nazis in
1945 in Germany and Austria, Grenadiers saw action in Palestine and in the jungles of
Malaya, and
subsequently served during the emergencies in Cyprus, the Cameroon, British Guyana,
Belize, Northern
Ireland, the Gulf and with the United Nations, to indicate but some of the overseas
postings. Illustrated.
Hard back. 414 pages. £21.00 plus G p&p
"GUARDSMEN OF THE SKY - AN ACCOUNT OF THE INVOLVEMENT OF HOUSEHOLD
TROOPS IN THE AIRBORNE FORCES"
By J.N.P.Watson
This account of the involvement of Household Troops in the Airborne Forces starts with the
story of the
intrepid Household Cavalrymen and Guardsmen who fought with the early SAS and SOE or the
Parachute Regiment during the Second World War. It continues with the Guards Parachute
Battalion and then Guards Independent Parachute Company and there service in Palestine,
Germany, Cyprus, Egypt, Borneo and
Northern Ireland. The last chapter gives a description of the part played today by the
Household Cavalry
in the Airborne Forces. Illustrated.
Hard back. 191 pages £19.95 plus E p&p
"BRITAIN IN OLD PHOTOGRAPHS - THE ROYAL NORFOLK REGIMENT"
By Neil R Storey,
Complemented by an informative and well researched text by one of the foremost authorities
on the
Royal Norfolk Regiment, this photographic collection stands not only as a unique history
in honour of
a beloved county regiment, but also as a tribute to it and all who served with it. Well
illustrated.
Soft back. 160 pages £9.99 plus E p&p
"WITH THE PRINCE OF WALES'S OWN - THE STORY OF A YORKSHIRE REGIMENT,
1958 - 1994"
By H.M.Trillotson,
The history of the Prince of Wales's own Yorkshire Regiment from the amalgamation of the
old East and West Yorkshire Regiments in 1958 to date. It covers their service in South
Arabia, Northern Ireland, Gulf War
and more recently Bosnia. Illustrated.
Hard back. 303 pages £21.00 plus F p&p
"MANU FORTI - A HISTORY OF THE HEREFORDSHIRE REGIMENT, 1860 - 1967"
By Lt Colonel T.J.B.Hill, MBE
The full history of one of England's most famous county Regiments written by a one-time
commanding
officer of the 1st Battalion, the Herefordshire Light Infantry. A selection of rare
photographs and maps
supports the comprehensive text, which is complemented by detailed appendices including a
full roll of
honour. Illustrated.
Hard back. 196 pages £16.99 plus F p&p
"THE PARAS, 1940 - 1984"
By Gregor Ferguson and Kevin Lyles,
Osprey's "Elite" Series no. 1
An illustrated guide to the Parachute Regiment, 1940 to 1984. Illustrated with colour
plates, B&W
photographs and contemporary illustrations.
Soft back. 64 pages. £8.99 plus D p&p
"PARAS! FIFTY YEARS OF THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT"
By Peter Harclerode,
The deployment of the Parachute Regiment from Suez to the jungles of Malaya, the mountains
of Radfan,
the icy moorlands of the Falklands and the mean streets of Northern Ireland. A
comprehensive record of its
training, equipment and weapons together with a chronological history, blending fact and
narrative from
archives and veterans. Illustrated.
Soft back. 415 pages £6.99 plus E p&p
"REDCAPS - BRITAIN'S MILITARY POLICE"
By Mike Chappell
Osprey "Elite" series no. 65
An illustrated guide to the Royal Military Police. Illustrated with colour plates,
contemporary drawings
and B&W photographs.
Soft back. 64 pages. £8.99 plus D p&p
"THE REDCAPS - A HISTORY OF THE ROYAL MILITARY POLICE AND ITS ANTECEDENTS FROM
THE MIDDLE AGES TO THE GULF WAR"
By G.D.Sheffield,
The Redcaps draw upon extensive archival research and is fully documented. It is not just
another
Regiment or Corps history for it also reveals much about the development of discipline in
the British Army,
dealing with controversial subjects such as the use of summary punishment and the bloody
reputation of
Provost. Illustrated.
Hard back 263 pages. £25.00 plus F p&p
"ALONG O' MY OLD BROWN MULE" - MORE ROYAL ARMY VETERINARY CORPS
HISTORY, 1944 - 1947"
By Major J.D.Parkinson & Captain R.B.Hornby, RAVC
A great deal has been written about the Burma Campaign of World War Two, however few if
any of
the books have been devoted to one group of its vital participants - the Military Pack
Mules and Horse.
Illustrated.
Soft back. 68 pages. £11.00 plus E p&p
"CRAFTSMEN OF THE ARMY - THE STORY OF THE ROYAL ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL
ENGINEERS 1969 - 1992"
Compiled by Brig J.M.Keen & Brig D.J.Sutton
The story the last 25 years of REME through to the
50th anniversary of the Corps. Illustrated.
Hard back. 723 pages. £25.00 plus G p&p
"BRITAIN IN OLD PHOTOGRAPHS - THE WOMEN'S LAND ARMY, 1939-1950"
By Bob Powell & Nigel Westacott
Presenting training, occupations and the social activities of the Land Army women, this
absorbing
collection will not only evoke many wartime memories, but will also inspire readers
through these images
of hope, strength and unity. Illustrated.
Soft back. 126 pages £9.99 plus E p&p
"THE BRITISH ARMY IN THE 1980's"
By Mike Chappell,
Osprey's "Elite" Series no. 14
An illustrated guide to the British Army in the 1980's. With colour plates, and B&W
photographs.
Soft back. 64 pages. £8.99 plus D p&p
"THE ROYAL MARINES, 1939 -93"
By Nick Van der Bijl and Paul Hannon
Osprey's "Elite" Series no. 57
An illustrated guide to the Royal Marines during the Second World War until 1993.
Illustrated with
colour plates, B&W photographs and contemporary illustrations.
Soft back. 64 pages. £8.99 plus D p&p
"THE ROYAL MARINES, 1956 - 84"
By Nick Van der Bijl and Paul Hannon
Osprey's "Men at Arms" Series no. 156
An illustrated guide to the Post Second World War Royal Marines. Illustrated with colour
plates,
B&W photographs and contemporary illustrations.
Soft back. 40 pages. £7.99 plus D p&p
"THE ROYAL MARINES IN THE '90s" - Europa Militaria No 21
By Andy Evans,
A photographic record accompanied by a concise description of the organisation, equipment
and missions
of a vital element of NATO's rapid reaction forces. Well illustrated.
Soft back. 64 pages. £10.95 plus D p&p
"VALOUR - A HISTORY OF THE GURKHAS"
By E.D.Smith
A well illustrated history of the Gurkhas from the Nepalese War, 1814-15 through the
Indian Mutiny, First
and Second World Wars and the Falklands Campaign. Their renown in battle earned them the
respect of friend
and foe; their valour has won countless decorations for gallantry including 13 Victoria
Crosses. Illustrated.
Hard back. 178 pages. £24.95 plus G p&p
"THE GURKHAS"
By Ian Fletcher and William Younghusband
Osprey's "Elite" Series no. 49
An illustrated guide to the Gurkhas. Illustrated with colour plates, B&W photographs
and contemporary
illustrations.
Soft back. 64 pages. £8.99 plus D p&p
"A DINOSAUR IN WHITEHALL - THE TRUE COST OF DEFENCE PROCUREMENT
BUREAUCRACY"
By Bill Kincaid,
Each year the Ministry of Defence spends Nine billion pounds of taxpayers' money on the
procurement of
weapons and equipment. Where dose all this money go? Is our tax money spent in as
efficient and relevant a
way as possible? In this insider account, the author examines the claim that there is in
fact a "Dinosaur" in
Whitehall - a huge, bloated bureaucracy where everything takes forever, and where the
officials at the top are
out of touch. Bill Kincaid highlights incompetence and waste, and identifies major
weaknesses in the system
which reduce performance and efficiency far below levels to be expected; but he also
presents solutions to
improve the system. Illustrated.
Hard back. 167 pages £25.00 plus E p&p
"GUARDSMEN OF THE SKY - AN ACCOUNT OF THE INVOLVEMENT OF HOUSEHOLD
TROOPS IN THE AIRBORNE FORCES"
By J.N.P.Watson
This account of the involvement of Household Troops in the Airborne Forces starts with the
story of the
intrepid Household Cavalrymen and Guardsmen who fought with the early SAS and SOE or the
Parachute Regiment during the Second World War. It continues with the Guards Parachute
Battalion and then Guards Independent Parachute Company and there service in Palestine,
Germany, Cyprus, Egypt, Borneo and Northern Ireland. The last chapter gives a description
of the part played today by the Household Cavalry in the Airborne Forces. Illustrated.
Hard back. 191 pages £19.95 plus E p&p
"PARAS! FIFTY YEARS OF THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT"
By Peter Harclerode,
The deployment of the Parachute Regiment from Suez to the jungles of Malaya, the mountains
of Radfan,
the icy moorlands of the Falklands and the mean streets of Northern Ireland. A
comprehensive record of its
training, equipment and weapons together with a chronological history, blending fact and
narrative from
archives and veterans. Illustrated.
Soft back. 415 pages £6.99 plus E p&p
"THE PARAS, 1940 - 1984"
By Gregor Ferguson and Kevin Lyles,
Osprey's "Elite" Series no. 1
An illustrated guide to the Parachute Regiment, 1940 to 1984. Illustrated with colour
plates, B&W
photographs and contemporary illustrations.
Soft back. 64 pages. £8.99 plus D p&p
"THE PARATROOPERS OF THE FRENCH FOREIGN LEGION - FROM VIETNAM TO BOSNIA"
By Howard R Simpson
Based on conversations with the men of the 2nd REP this is the first in-depth book
available in English
about this legendary band of airborne warriors. Illustrated.
Hard back. 162 pages £15.95 plus F p&p
"FRENCH FOREIGN LEGION PARATROOPS"
By Martin Windrow, Wayne Braby and Kevin Lyles,
Osprey's "Elite" Series no. 6
An illustrated guide to the French Foreign Legion Paratroops. Illustrated with colour
plates, B&W
photographs and contemporary illustrations.
Soft back. 64 pages. £8.99 plus D p&p
"AIRBORNE ELITE (1) RUSSIA'S AIR ASSAULT FORCE"
By Yves Debay and James Hill
Concorde Colour Series 3007
An illustrated guide to Russia's Air Assault Force. Well illustrated in colour.
Soft back. 63 pages. £14.99 plus E p&p
"AIRBORNE ELITE (2) NATO'S NORTHERN FLANK"
By Yves Debay and James Hill
Concorde Colour Series 4013
An illustrated guide to the Airborne Forces of Norway, Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, and
Great
Britain. Well illustrated in colour.
Soft back. 96 pages. £14.99 plus E p&p
"U.S.ARMY TODAY - FROM THE END OF THE COLD WAR TO THE PRESENT DAY"
By Christopher J Anderson,
Greenhill's G.I. illustrated history of the American Soldier, his uniform and equipment
series. An
illustrated guide to the U.S.Army of today. Illustrated with colour and B&W
photographs
Soft back. 80 pages. £6.99 plus D p&p
"U.S.ARMY SPECIAL FORCES, 1952 - 84"
By Gordon L Rottman and Ron Volstad,
Osprey's "Elite" Series no. 4
An illustrated guide to the U.S.Army Special Forces. Illustrated with colour plates,
B&W photographs
and contemporary illustrations.
Soft back. 64 pages. £8.99 plus D p&p
"DESERT GARB & GEAR - THE EQUIPMENT OF AMERICA'S DESERT WARRIORS" -
Concorde Colour Series
By Joel B Paskauskas II
A photographic record of the Camouflage Uniforms and Equipment used by U.S.Forces during
the
Gulf War and in Somalia. Very well illustrated.
Soft back. 64 pages. £8.99 plus D p&p
"LEADERSHIP & COMMAND - THE ANGLO-AMERICAN MILITARY EXPERIENCE
SINCE, 1861"
Edited by G.D.Sheffield,
Leadership and Command are the essential elements that allow an army to function
effectively in war.
This collection of essays, written by members of the British Commission for Military
History, examines key
aspects of the experience of the US and British armies, ranging from the American Civil
War to the most
recent examples of high intensity manoeuvre war, the Gulf conflict of 1991. The exercise
of command in
particular is an under researched area and the essays make a major contribution to our
understanding of this
vital topic.
Hard back. 242 pages £25.00 plus E p&p
"AIRBORNE ELITE (1) RUSSIA'S AIR ASSAULT FORCE"
By Yves Debay and James Hill
Concorde Colour Series 3007
An illustrated guide to Russia's Air Assault Force. Well illustrated in colour.
Soft back. 63 pages. £14.99 plus E p&p
"INSIDE THE SOVIET ARMY TODAY"
By Steven J Zaloga and Ron Volstad,
Osprey's "Elite" Series no. 12
An illustrated guide to the Soviet Army. Illustrated with colour plates, B&W
photographs and contemporary illustrations.
Soft back. 64 pages. £8.99 plus D p&p
"SOVIET BLOC ELITE FORCES"
By Steven J Zaloga, James Loop and Ron Volstad,
Osprey's "Elite" Series no. 5
An illustrated guide to the Soviet Bloc Elite Forces. Illustrated with colour plates,
B&W photographs
and contemporary illustrations.
Soft back. 64 pages. £8.99 plus D p&p
"U.N.FORCES"
By Robert Pitta and Simon McCouaig
Osprey's "Elite" Series no. 54
An illustrated guide to the United Nations Forces from Korea to Bosnia. Illustrated with
colour plates,
B&W photographs and illustrations.
Soft back. 64 pages. £8.99 plus D p&p
"THE BLUE HELMETS UNDER FIRE - FIFTY YEARS OF UNITED NATIONS PEACEKEEPING
MISSIONS"
By Samuel M Katz and Yves Debay
Concorde Publication 4018
An illustrated guide to the United Nation Forces and their services around the World. Well
illustrated in colour.
Soft back. 88 pages £14.99 plus E p&p
"UNITAF IN SOMALIA - VEHICLES OF RESTORE HOPE FORCES"
By Barry Beldam,
Concorde Publication 2014
An illustrated guide to the vehicles used UNITAF forces in Somalia. Well illustrated with
colour and
B&W photographs.
Soft back. 88 pages £10.99 plus E p&p
"THE SPECIAL AIR SERVICE"
By James G Shortt and Angus McBride
Osprey's "Men at Arms" Series no. 116
An illustrated guide to the Special Air Service. Illustrated with colour plates, B&W
photographs and contemporary illustrations.
Soft back. 40 pages. £7.99 plus D p&p
"THE SAS SAVAGE WARS OF PEACE"
By Anothony Kemp.
The full account of the Special Air Service's Colonial Campaigns and Counter-terrorist
activities,
1947 to the present. Illustrated.
Soft back. 222 pages. £5.99 plus C p&p
"SAS IN ACTION"
By Chris Chant
Learn what it takes to be the best of the best. SAS in action goes behind the scenes,
tracing the path from
initial training through to soldiers' accounts of their most famous actions. Detailed
equipment summaries
profile the weapons, aircraft and vehicles used by the Regiment. All the SAS's battles and
campaigns are
analysed in detail. Illustrated.
Hard back. 96 pages £5.99 plus G p&p
"U.S.ARMY SPECIAL FORCES, 1952 - 84"
By Gordon L Rottman and Ron Volstad,
Osprey's "Elite" Series no. 4
An illustrated guide to the U.S.Army Special Forces. Illustrated with colour plates,
B&W photographs
and contemporary illustrations.
Soft back. 64 pages. £8.99 plus D p&p
"SOUTH AFRICAN SPECIAL FORCES"
By Robert Pitta, Jeff Fannell and Simon McCouaig,
Osprey's "Elite" Series no. 47
An illustrated guide to the South African Special Forces. Illustrated with colour plates,
B&W
photographs and contemporary illustrations.
Soft back. 64 pages. £8.99 plus D p&p
"ELITE FORCES OF INDIA AND PAKISTAN"
By Ken Conboy and Paul Hannon,
Osprey's "Elite" Series no. 41
An illustrated guide to the elite Forces of India and Pakistan. Illustrated with colour
plates, B&W
photographs and contemporary illustrations.
Soft back. 64 pages. £8.99 plus D p&p
"SOVIET BLOC ELITE FORCES"
By Steven J Zaloga, James Loop and Ron Volstad,
Osprey's "Elite" Series no. 5
An illustrated guide to the Soviet Bloc Elite Forces. Illustrated with colour plates,
B&W photographs
and contemporary illustrations.
Soft back. 64 pages. £8.99 plus D p&p
"WORLD SPECIAL FORCES INSIGNIA"
By Gordon Rottman and Simon McCouaig
Osprey's "Elite" Series no. 22
An illustrated guide to the World Special Forces Insignia. Illustrated with colour plates,
B&W photographs
and contemporary illustrations.
Soft back. 64 pages. £8.99 plus D p&p
"SOUTH EAST ASIAN SPECIAL FORCES"
By Ken Conboy and Simon McCouaig
Osprey's "Elite" Series no. 33
An illustrated guide to the South East Asian Special Forces. Illustrated with colour
plates, B&W photographs
and contemporary illustrations.
Soft back. 64 pages. £8.99 plus D p&p
"FRENCH FOREIGN LEGION SINCE 1945"
By Martin Windrow and Mike Chappell,
Osprey's "Men at Arms" Series no. 300
An illustrated guide to the French Foreign Legion since the end of the Second World War.
Illustrated with
colour plates, B&W photographs and contemporary illustrations.
Soft back. 64 pages. £7.99 plus D p&p
"THE PARATROOPERS OF THE FRENCH FOREIGN LEGION - FROM VIETNAM TO BOSNIA"
By Howard R Simpson
Based on conversations with the men of the 2nd REP this is the first in-depth book
available in English
about this legendary band of airborne warriors. Illustrated.
Hard back. 162 pages £15.95 plus F p&p
"FRENCH FOREIGN LEGION PARATROOPS"
By Martin Windrow, Wayne Braby and Kevin Lyles,
Osprey's "Elite" Series no. 6
An illustrated guide to the French Foreign Legion Paratroops. Illustrated with colour
plates, B&W
photographs and contemporary illustrations.
Soft back. 64 pages. £8.99 plus D p&p
"OPERATION EICHMANN - THE TRUTH ABOUT THE PURSUIT, CAPTURE AND TRAIL"
By Zvi Aharoni and Wilhelm Dietl,
The story of the pursuit, and capture of Adolf Eichmann by Israeli Mossad agents followed
details of
his high profile trial. Illustrated.
Hard back. 192 pages £16.99 plus E p&p
"UVF"
By Jim Cusack and Henry McDonald
Based on exclusive interviews with first hand sources and new research material, UVF
tells the full inside
story for the first time of one of the most ruthless and secretive terrorist organisations
in the Western
World. Illustrated.
Soft back. 364 pages £9.99 plus D p&p
"INSTRUMENTS OF TERROR - MASS DESTRUCTION HAS NEVER BEEN SO EASY"
By Dr Frank Barnaby,
Democracy is in peril from terrorists exploiting advances in technology - and this book
explains why no
one is safe. Entire communities are being intimidated by new lethal inventions.
Governments are secretly
bargaining with killers who threaten the innocent. Illustrated.
Hard back. 197 pages £8.99 plus E p&p
"WEAPONS AND EQUIPMENT OF COUNTER TERRORISM" 2nd Edition
By Michael Dewar,
A well illustrated book covering the full range of weapons and equipment of counter
terrorism and
includes Internal Security Vehicles; Helicopters; Bomb disposal and detection equipment;
Body armour
and Bomb disposal suits; surveillance equipment etc.
Hard back. 288 pages. £9.99 plus G p&p
"GREENHILL MILITARY MANUAL - COUNTER TERRORISM EQUIPMENT"
By Ian Hogg
Up to date information about modern counter terrorism equipment. The specialist guns,
weapons sights,
surveillance systems, bomb detectors, vehicles and much more. Fully illustrated with
photographs and
line drawings.
Hard back. 144 pages. £12.99 plus E p&p
"BODYGUARDS - THE WORLD OF VIP PROTECTION"
By Ricahard O'Connor,
This account of the changes in the world of VIP protection shows how national elite forces
tackled the
steep learning curve necessary to combat a new threat, how specific dedicated units had to
be constructed
even by these groups, and why an industry of commercial bodyguard agencies has come to
prominence
to serve businessmen, show-business personalities and other threatened individuals.
Illustrated.
Hard back. 192 pages £16.99 plus E p&p
"A MOST DIPLOMATIC GENERAL - THE LIFE OF GENERAL LORD ROBERTSON OF
OAKRIDGE"
By Donald Williamson
Brian Robertson was one of the most influential, yet little known, soldiers of this
century. After a distinguished
career in both World Wars he became the Military Governor of the British Zone in Germany
and was
one of the key figures in planning the Berlin Airlift in 1948-49. Then, as Commander in
Chief of the British
Middle East Land Forces he helped negotiate the terms of the British withdrawal from the
Suez Canal zone.
In 1953 he became the Chairman of the British Transport Commission and presided over a
major attempt to
modernise the railways. Illustrated.
Hard back. 265 pages. £25.00 plus F p&p
"LIEUTENANT GENERAL P.S.BHAGAT PVSM, VC"
By Lieutenant General Matthew Thomas, PVSM, AVSM, VSM (Retd)
The life and work of Prem Bhagat. Commissioned into the Royal Bombay Sappers and Miners,
he was
awarded the Victoria Cross during the north east African Campaign in 1941 and served
through the
Sino-Indian Conflict of 1962 and the 1965 war with Pakistan. Illustrated.
Hard back. 517 pages. £19.95 plus G p&p
"WARS BRING SCARS"
By E.D.Smith
Starting in February, 1945, this is the story of post war conflicts in which the British
Brigade of Gurkhas
were involved, culminating in the undeclared war against Indonesia. Illustrated.
Soft back. 144 pages £6.95 plus D p&p
"THEY STAYED A SOLDIER"
By Don Mac Naughton,
This is a follow- on to the now out of print best selling "They stood in the
door". Although the characters
remain the same the story moves on from the Brush fire wars of the sixties and Northern
Ireland of the early
seventies to the Arabian Peninsular before returning to Belfast. Locations and
personalities are only thinly
disguised from the author's own experiences with 5th Para (formerly 16th Independent).
Soft back. 250 pages £5.95 plus E p&p
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