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Defeat of the Ottoman-Serbian miners underground 16 May 1453
The underground struggle between Serbian miners and Byzantine miners is one of the least-known aspects of the siege of Constantinople
Artwork from Constantinople 1453: The end of Byzantium, illustrated by Christa Hook
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August 2023 Artwork Reveal! 🎨 🖌️
Vulcan B.2/Black Buck 5 targets a Westinghouse AN/TPS-43 3D radar, 31 May 1982 from Operation Black Buck 1982 by
@AndydBird
, illustrated by Adam Tooby.
Discover more here:
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Many people all over the world are staying at home to combat the spread of COVID-19. To help pass the time, we’ll be giving customers 5 free eBooks each week for the next 4 weeks. Find out more here:
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On this day in history the Battle of Bosworth took place and Richard III was defeated by Henry Tudor who was crowned Henry VII.
Artwork by Graham Turner from his new book The Wars of the Roses: The Medieval Art of Graham Turner
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Slain Tiger – Confirming the Total Loss of a Fabled Tiger Tank at Prokhorovka.
"The Tiger tank is perhaps the most recognizable symbol of Germany’s armoured force in
#WWII
."
Image: Büschel LSSAH July 1943 (NARA)
Check out
@DrBenWheatley
's new blog post:
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Operation Queen: the tank battle at Puffendorf, November 17, 1944
.
Artwork from Siegfried Line 1944–45: Battles on the German frontier, illustrated by Steve Noon.
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Today marks the 25th anniversary of the Battle of Mogadishu, so we spoke with Leigh Neville about his book Day of the Rangers and how the famous battle has shaped and influenced the US military during the Global War on Terror.
Click here to read more:
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We're getting closer to the publication of The Panzers of Prokhorovka: The Myth of Hitler’s Greatest Armoured Defeat by
@DrBenWheatley
. Three weeks to go today!
Based on ground-breaking archival research.
Pre-order your copy here:
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THE ROMANS ATTEMPT TO BREAK OUT THROUGH THE EASTERN DEFILE.
Artwork from 'Caudine Forks 321 BC', illustrated by Seán Ó’Brógáin.
#romans
#romanhistory
#rome
#ancienthistory
#historybooks
#militaryhistory
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G PIORUN VS BISMARCK, 26 MAY 1941
Artwork from upcoming title 'The Polish Navy 1918–45' illustrated by Paul Wright.
#Bismarck
#Navy
#NavalHistory
#MilitaryHistory
#WWII
#WWIIHistory
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Artwork from The Union Army 1861–65 (1): The Regular Army and the Territories
By Ron Field
Illustrated by Marco Capparoni.
The book is out next Thursday!
#USCivilWar
#Uniforms
#Military
#History
#Books
#Art
#MilitaryHistory
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CLEANING CORBRIDGE-TYPE ARMOUR
Today's piece of artwork is from 'Roman Plate Armour' illustrated by Giuseppe Rava. Out on 24th!
#Rome
#AncientRome
#Armour
#Books
#Art
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We're here at We Have Ways Fest!
@WeHaveWaysPod
Come and say hello at our stand and you could be in with the chance of winning a £100 Coles Bookshop gift card by taking part in a survey! 📚
#WHWF24
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Bannockburn 1314
When it became clear that all was lost the Earl of Pembroke and Sir Giles d’Argentan led King Edward II from the field, much against his will.
Artwork from CAM 102 Bannockburn 1314: Robert Bruce’s great victory, illustrated by Graham Turner.
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We would like to say thank you to Gerry Embleton who, at the age of 77, and having illustrated nearly 60 Men-at-Arms, Elite and Warrior titles, has decided the time is right to retire -
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We Have Ways Fest from
@WeHaveWaysPod
will be taking place in September and
@robert_lyman
and Richard Dannatt will be attending to present on their new book Victory to Defeat: The British Army 1918–40.
Find out more about the festival here:
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Tank Graveyard in Herrlisheim, January 17, 1945
The arrival of rocket anti-tank weapons had dramatically improved the German infantry's ability to defend itself against tanks. The more powerful of these weapons was the 88mm Raketenpanzerbüchse.
Illustrated by Jim Laurier.
#WWII
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Today's blog post looks at three pieces of artwork from three of our July books. This image, from CBT 50: Roman Soldier vs Parthian Warrior illustrated by Johnny Shumate, shows the events during the Battle of Nisibis. Head to the blog to see more:
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Check out this fantastic interview from
@MykeCole
where he looks at what Spartans were really like.
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In two weeks we publish A War of Empires: Japan, India, Burma & Britain: 1941–45 by
@robert_lyman
in paperback! Available to pre-order here:
If you already read the book when the hardback was released we'd love to know what you think in the comments.
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Our next round of free eBooks are now live! This week's selection include a wide range of topics, from medieval knights to 20th-century weaponry. Head to the website to find out more:
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We're very excited to announce the launch of a NEW SERIES!
From the warships and their crews, to logistics, intelligence, command and organization, this series reveals the forces behind the world’s greatest clashes of sea power.
Find out more here:
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#OTD
in 1603, Tokugawa Ieyasu became the third unifier of Japan and founded a dynasty that ruled for 250 years. Here we see him with two of his most trusted retainers, Sakakibara Yasumasa and Ii Naotaka.
Artwork from 'Samurai Commanders (2)' illustrated by Richard Hook.
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Circa late 5th century BC Spartan and allied hoplites are surprised by cavalry on a road. Spartan failure to adequately scout or invest in intelligence operations was a factor in much of their military record.
Artwork by Angus McBride from The Bronze Lie. Out now in paperback.
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Artwork from 'The Portuguese in the Age of Discovery c.1340–1665' illustrated by Gerry Embleton.
(1): Portuguese sergeant, mid-14th century.
(2): Portuguese Knight, Mid-14th century.
(3): Portuguese Knight, Late 14th century
#HistoryInPictures
#Portugal
#PortugueseHistory
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This week’s selection of free eBooks is now live! Take your pick from a range of titles including a Combat that pits Anglo-Saxon warriors against the Viking and 'Japan 1945', the 200th book in the Campaign series:
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An Ottoman attack on the city walls is repelled.
Today's piece of artwork is from CAM 191: 'Vienna 1683' by Simon Millar and illustrated by Peter Dennis.
#Art
#History
#Books
#Battle
#MilitaryHistory
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With war against Germany looming, Britain pushed forward its carrier program in the late 1930s. In 1938, the Royal Navy launched the HMS Ark Royal, its first-ever purpose-built aircraft carrier.
British Aircraft Carriers 1939–45 by Angus Konstam is out now!
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On 7 September 1812, Napoleon’s Grande Armée defeated the Russian Army at the battle of Borodino. This illustration depicts Marshal Joachim Murat at the battle.
Artwork by Peter Dennis from CAM 246: Borodino 1812 written by Philip Haythornthwaite:
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The Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC is often touted as having somehow stopped the Persians. It did nothing of the sort. Here, Achaemenid troops capture the Athenian Acropolis.
Artwork by Peter Dennis from
@MykeCole
's The Bronze Lie.
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Win a copy of Dennis Showalter's incredible 'Instrument of War: The German Army 1914-1918' on Audiobook CD! All you have to do is retweet this tweet, and one lucky winner will be chosen at random. Good luck!
@TantorAudio
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The Visigoths prepare to charge.
After chasing the Huns off the high ground dominating the plain below, Thorismund's Visigoths have held back out of sight behind the crest of the ridge.
Artwork from CAM 286: Catalaunian Fields AD 451, illustrated by Peter Dennis.
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871 – 22 year old Prince Alfred the Great leads a West Saxon army into the Battle of Ashdown, where he repels the invading Danelaw Vikings
#OnThisDay
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Dünkirchen 1940 by Robert Kershaw is out 1st September!
Using revelatory new material on an event which changed the tide of World War II, Robert Kershaw's ground-breaking history explores the Battle of Dunkirk from the German perspective.
Pre-order now:
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How did the Romans invent one of history’s most successful armies? LEGION VERSUS PHALANX author
@MykeCole
discusses with
@HistoryHit
:
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If you enjoyed 'Never Greater Slaughter' and can't get enough medieval history, then don't miss
@medievalguy
's (Michael Livingston) new book 'Crecy: Battle of Five Kings'.
Out 9th June!
Pre-order here:
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In January 1941, Greek operations culminated with the capture of the strategically important Klisura Pass. Find out more about this and other campaigns in the Balkans with the upcoming title 'The Balkans 1940–41 (1)' by Pier Paolo Battistelli:
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We’re very proud to be sponsoring the Arsenal tent at
#WeHaveWaysFest
this weekend and delighted to have been able to catch up with so many of our lovely authors including
@Dienekes_
and
@robert_lyman
!
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On the blog today, Philip Jowett, author of the upcoming Men-at-Arms title 'Japan's Asian Allies 1941–45' looks at the different volunteer groups who fought alongside the Japanese in the 20th century. Head to the blog to read more:
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How could a bunch of barbarians overtake the formation Alexander the Great had used to establish the greatest empire the world had ever known?
Find out more in
@MykeCole
's new article for
@HistoryHit
!
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From
#Medieval
Scandinavian Armies (1) illustrated by Angus McBride.
At the battle of Vänern in 1063, both sides fought in a traditional ‘
#Viking
’ manner. It ended when – according to King Harald’s Saga – the
#Norwegians
charged downhill against the ‘lightly clad’ Gotlanders.
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In today's blog post, author Terry Crowdy gives a brief overview of the women who played a major role in the day-to-day life of Napoleon's armies, their clothing and explores how these were brought to life on the page. Head to the blog to read more:
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2023 marks the 80th anniversary of the battle of Kursk.
In the upcoming The Panzers of Prokhorovka,
@DrBenWheatley
explores a key part of the battle, the armoured clash at Prokhorovka, widely described as the most critical tank battle of
#WW2
.
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Meet the author of Berezina 1812.
Alexander Mikaberidze is Professor of History and the Ruth Herring Noel Endowed Chair at Louisiana State University Shreveport. He is an internationally acclaimed historian of the Napoleonic Wars, and the author and editor of two dozen books.
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The Emperor Romanos IV makes his final stand, sunset, Friday 26 august 1071. The final stage of the battle of Manzikert saw the Byzantine army in disarray, its wings collapsing and in retreat.
Artwork from 'Manzikert 1071', illustrated by Christa Hook.
#Byzantine
#ByzantineArmy
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June 2023 Artwork Reveal! 🎨 🖌️
Take a sneak peek a some of the artwork from the series books we're publishing this year. Art from the second volume of The Battle of Gettysburg 1863, illustrated by Steve Noon.
Visit the blog here:
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October 14, 1952.
Here we see a platoon of Brooks’ L/31st Infantry struggling up a steep slope. Some men have paused to take aim and fire at their tormentors.
Artwork from US Soldier vs Chinese Soldier: Korea 1951-53 illustrated by Adam Hook.
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Alp Arslan’s Askar crossing a flooded river in south-eastern Turkey during their retreat To Azarbayjan, mid-May 1071.
Artwork from CAM 262 'Manzikert 1071: The Breaking of Byzantium'. illustrated by Christa Hook.
#MilitaryHistory
#Medieval
#MedievalHistory
#Books
#Art
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Escorting the elephant is a cohort of Praetorians under the Praetorian prefect Rufrius Pollio. As an avid antiquarian,
#Claudius
was well aware that war elephants had been a terrifying feature of Hellenistic and Punic armies.
Artwork from
#Britannia
AD 43 by Steve Noon
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Leading historical artist Graham Turner visited us at the office this week to see the first finished copy of his book The Wars of the Roses: The Medieval Art of Graham Turner.
It publishes on 15th February next year. Available to pre-order here:
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“Their missions were so dangerous that they earned an Air Medal for each, the equivalent of a Bronze Star.”
@MilHistNow
has published an article by Scott McGaugh, author of our new book Brotherhood of The Flying Coffin.
Read the full article here:
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Motorcycle racer, Guy Martin, spent 5 months making an exact replica of the British Mark IV beast:
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We’ve had a wonderful time here at
#WeHaveWaysFest
today! We attended some excellent talks and caught up with some of our authors including
@LMBD1418
and
@robert_lyman
!
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The Ancient Assyrians: Empire and Army, 883–612 BC by Mark Healy publishes 20th July in the UK and 8th August in the US.
Drawing on 30 years of scholarship, this is a unique, richly illustrated history of the Ancient Assyrian Army and Empire.
Pre-order
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We know many of you are staying at home to fight the spread of COVID-19. To help pass the time, we’ll be giving customers five free eBooks every week. Read about this week's options here:
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Colonel Robin Olds, a World War II ace, reinvigorated the 8th TFW during his time in command of the wing in 1966–67 by “leading from in front.” He was the top-scoring USAF pilot with 4 victories over MiGs during his tour. (USAF Official)
Image from Going Downtown.
#WWII
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The battle of Volturno, 1860.
By about 3.00pm on 1 October 1860 Garibaldi had committed all his remaining reserves into battle, and still the Neapolitan right flank, continued to push forward.
Artwork from 'Garibaldi', illustrated by Peter Dennis.
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#OTD
in 1982 the Royal Air Force began Operation Black Buck.
This August we're publishing Operation Black Buck 1982: The Vulcans' extraordinary Falklands War raids by
@AndydBird
.
Artwork by Adam Tooby.
Find out more and pre-order here:
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MiG-21 pilots from 322 IAP of the Democratic Republic of Afghanistan Air Force pose by one of their aircraft, late 1980s. (Grandolini)
Photo from Afghan Air Wars by Mike Napier.
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In one month we publish 'Putin's Wars' by
@MarkGaleotti
.
A new history of how Putin and his conflicts have inexorably reshaped Russia, including his devastating invasion of Ukraine.
Pre-order here:
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We were delighted to learn that
@robert_lyman
has been awarded an MBE on the New Year Honours List. A big congratulations to you Rob!
My year, or some of it, in 49 photos. With thanks to friends, colleagues and family for making it so memorable.
@HurricaneR4118
@hanni_watson
@TheBrownBeagle
@historical_kate
@KohimaEdTrust
@WeHaveWaysPod
@olliewcq
@OspreyBooks
@LMBD1418
@HistoryofWarMag
@SharpeBooks
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On this day in 27BC Julius Caesar is granted the title 'Augustus'.
Artwork from 'Julius Caesar', illustrated by Peter Dennis.
On the night of 10–11 January 49 BC, Caesar crossed the Rubicon into Italy accompanied by a single legion, legio XIII.
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We have another cover reveal for you!
'Desert Armour: Tank Warfare in North Africa: Beda Fomm to Operation Crusader, 1940–41' by Robert Forczyk is available to pre-order!
Find out more here:
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An Australian fighting patrol negotiates the perimeter wire on its way to make a raid
Today's piece of artwork is from CAM 80 'Tobruk 1941' by Jon Latimer and illustrated by Jim Laurier.
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What books are you planning on reading this month?
Putin's Wars by
@MarkGaleotti
has been chosen as one of American Diplomacy's Books of Interest May 2023!
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Can you guess what battle or operation is depicted in the artwork?
Bonus points for getting the illustrator right as well.
#History
#Military
#MilitaryHistory
#Art
#Books
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On this day in 1807, the Battle of Eylau ends inconclusively between Napoleon's forces and the Russian Empire. This image depicts Grenadiers à Cheval at Eylau. Artwork from WAR 22: Imperial Guardsman 1799–1815 and illustrated by Richard Hook.
#OnThisDay
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THE BREAKOUT AT YENANGYAUNG, 1100HRS, 17 APRIL 1942
Artwork from CAM 384 Japanese Conquest of Burma 1942, by Time Moreman and illustrated by Johnny Shumate.
Out 24th November.
An M3A1 Stuart light tank belonging to the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment.
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Happy publication day to 'The Bronze Lie' by
@MykeCole
! A brilliant and refreshing insight into the world of Classical Sparta, Cole challenges the traditional narrative around the legendary warfare of the Ancient Greeks. Buy your copy here:
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USS Texas at Omaha Beach on D-Day.
From Allied Warships vs the Atlantic Wall, illustrated by Adam Hook.
USS Texas was assigned to provide fire support at Omaha Beach. Starting at 0550, Texas bombarded Pointedu- Hoc with 255 14in. shells. The bombardment lasted 35 minutes.
#WWII
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Publishing this month: Rome at War. This compact volume tells the fascinating story of the major conflicts that shaped the empire, from Julius Caesar's bloody Gallic Wars through the wars of expansion to its decline and fragmentation. Pre-order your copy:
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On this day in 1854 Great Britain and France declare war on Russia, expanding the Crimean War.
Artwork: Men of the Rifle Brigade sniping outside the fortress at Sebastopol.
Illustrated by Peter Dennis from The Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle.
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1941 – The first all-black unit of the US Army Air Corps, the “Tuskegee Airmen”, is activated
#OnThisDay
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German motorcycle reconnaissance troops and ANZAC infantry like those depicted here would have fought one another at Thermopylae in 1941.
Artwork from The Killing Ground: A Biography of Thermopylae by
@MykeCole
and Michael Livingston (
@medievalguy
).
Illustrated by Adam Hook.
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Today marks the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.
A ROYAL NAVY BEACHMASTER AND HIS TEAM ON SWORD BEACH SOON AFTER THE ASSAULT WAVES HAD LANDED
Artwork from Operation Neptune 1944: D-Day’s Seaborne Armada illustrated by Howard Gerrard.
#DDay
#DDay80
#OnThisDay
#WWII
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September 2023 Artwork Reveal! 🎨 🖌️
Take a sneak peek at artwork from series titles publishing this September!
AD Skyraiders (VA-65) dive bomb the Suiho dam generating station, 23 June, 1952
Artwork from Korea 1950–53
Illustrated by Mads Bangsø.
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Today, Osprey remembers the sacrifices made by the brave men and women of Australia and New Zealand, both at Gallipoli and in the many years before and since then.
#lestweforget
#anzacday
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Today in 1868, during the Japanese Boshin War, the battle of Utsunomiya Castle ended as former Shogunate forces withdraw northward to Aizu. Read more about this conflict and the forces involved in MAA 530: Japanese Armies 1868–1877 by Gabriele Esposito:
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New Blog Post!
"The term “classic fighter” is hard to define but it surely implies a highly successful and innovative design, a record of aerial victories, and popularity with some ace pilots.'"
Learn about the career of the F-8 Crusader on the blog:
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“Galeotti compiles an encyclopedic study of the Russian armed forces… Those keen on martial matters will appreciate the in-depth examination of Russia’s military doctrine…”
Many thanks to
@ForeignAffairs
for their review of
@MarkGaleotti
's Putin's Wars
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Today in 1862, the USS Monitor, the US Navy's first ironclad warship launched. Soon afterwards, she engaged CSS Virginia. Here, a moment from that battle is shown.
Artwork by Howard Gerrard from DUE 14: Confederate Ironclad vs Union Ironclad, by Ron Field:
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We've been so touched by all your lovely comments on The Wars of the Roses: The
#Medieval
Art of Graham Turner!
If you've got your copy already, what is your favourite piece of
#artwork
?
This piece shows
#RichardIII
at the Battle of
#Bosworth
.
#History
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FORT VICTORIA, 1852
Artwork from 'Defenses of Bermuda 1612–1995' illustrated by Adam Hook.
Second in size only to the extensive fortifications of the western Bermuda Dockyard.
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1520 – Spanish conquistadores defeat a large and unprepared Aztec army at the Battle of Otumba
#OnThisDay
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It's publication day this Thursday and we have some wonderful books coming your way!
📚 Leyte Gulf
📚 The Panzers of Prokhorovka
📚 The Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club
📚 Immortal Valor
Find out more here:
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Trench raiding, World War I
Artwork from The Webley Service Revolver
Illustrated by Peter Dennis
The British invented trench raiding, but it was refined by the Canadians, and subsequently ‘stunts' became common practice among all Allied (and German) troops.
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On the blog today, Peter gives a brief overview of the clashes between the Curtiss P-40E Warhawk and Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero, the subject of his latest book 'P-40E Warhawk vs A6M2 Zero-sen'. Head to the blog to find out more:
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1600 – Tokugawa leyasu defeats the leaders of rival Japanese clans at the Battle of Sekigahara
#OnThisDay
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