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ContentsGreetings from Osprey!New General Military – pp.1–4Gift Books – p.5Calendar – p.6Aircraft of the Aces / Combat Aircraft – pp.7–9Fortress p.10Men-at-Arms – p.11Campaign – pp.12–13Warrior / Raid / Air Vanguard – p.14Combat – p.15Elite – p.16Weapon / Command – p.17New Vanguard – pp.18–19Duel – p.20Osprey Games / Osprey Adventures – pp.21–30Backlist series / Full front list – pp.31–32Having celebrated the publication of our 500th title in the Men-at-Arms series in thefirst half of 2015, there was another major development at the start of the year as OspreyPublishing was acquired by Bloomsbury – confirming a bright future for our iconic brand ofmilitary history publishing.This year also sees the launch of our new Osprey Games division. Osprey Games has beenset up to create board games, card games and a range of other exciting gaming products thatstick to our key ideals – lavishly illustrated, high-quality products at extremely competitiveprices. September sees the arrival of The King is Dead – a board game of politics, intrigueand dark plots set in Britain following the death of King Arthur as you try to gain controlover the land. This is followed in October by the launch of They Come Unseen. Originallydesigned as a training game for the Royal Navy and featuring beautifully manufacturedbespoke pieces They Come Unseen allows players to engage in battles between ships andsubmarines in an effort to win dominance over the seas. Osprey Games continues to publishour excellent wargaming lines including Bolt Action and the Osprey Wargames series.In other news, Aircraft of the Aces and Combat Aircraft are getting an updated look andfeel. For two decades these series have been firm favourites with aviation enthusiasts aroundthe world – and the new covers and design will give them a new lease of life on yourbookshelves and spinners. A selected number of backlist titles will also be rebranded in timefor the series relaunch, with more updated books being added every month after that.Alongside the return of the Fortress series, a new SAS biography and a deluxe atlas depictingthe Eastern Front during World War II, the Osprey calendar returns for 2016 bigger,brighter and better than ever before.Kind regardsRichard SullivanManaging DirectorBestselling Books from 2014ISBN: 978 1 84908 550 2ISBN: 978 1 78200 931 3ISBN: 978 1 4728 0913 1ISBN: 978 1 4728 0133 3ISBN: 978 1 78200 625 1ISBN: 978 1 84908 859 6ISBN: 978 1 4728 0334 4ISBN: 978 1 78200 368 7
1GNMThe Regiment15 Years in the SASAuthor: Rusty FirminAvailable: July 2015ISBN: 978 1 4728 1131 8Price: 19.99 / 25.95 / CAN 30.00Period: Modern WarfareFormat: Hardback, 296ppIllustrations: 24pp plate section in colourand black and whiteFrom its early beginnings in World War II, the Special AirService (SAS) has won renown in some of the most dramatic,dangerous and controversial military special operations ofthe 20th century. It is a secretive and mysterious unit, whoseoperations and internal structures are hidden from the publiceye. Now, one of its longest-serving veterans offers a glimpseinto the shadowy world of the SAS. Rusty Firmin spent anincredible 15 years with ‘The Regiment’ and was a key figurein the assault on the Iranian Embassy in London in May1980. He also served with the SAS in the Falklands and inNorthern Ireland during the 1980s.This is the unforgettable chronicle of Rusty’s combatexperiences – a fascinating and intimate portrayal of whatit was like to be part of the world’s most respected SpecialOperations Force.On December 7, 1941, Japanese fighter planes appearedfrom the clouds above Pearl Harbor and fundamentallychanged the course of history; with this one surprise attackthe previously isolationist America was irrevocably thrownFrom Pearl Harbor to Okinawainto World War II.This definitive history reveals each of the major battles thatAuthor: Robert O’NeillAmerica would fight in the ensuing struggle against ImperialForeword: Dale DyeJapan, from the naval clashes at Midway and Coral Sea to theAvailable: July 2015desperate, bloody fighting on Iwo Jima and Okinawa. EachISBN: 978 1 4728 1061 8chapter reveals both the horrors of the battle and the Allies’Price: 6.99 / 9.95 / CAN 11.95grim yet heroic determination to wrest victory from whatPeriod: World War IIoften seemed to be certain defeat, offering a valuable guide toFormat: Paperback, 328ppIllustrations: 64pp plate section in colour the long struggle for victory in the Pacific.GNMThe Pacific Warand black and whiteGNMGermany AscendantThe Eastern Front 1915Author: Prit ButtarAvailable: August 2015ISBN: 978 1 4728 0795 3Price: 20.00 / 29.95 / CAN 35.00Period: World War IFormat: Hardback, 488ppIllustrations: 2 x 8pp plate sections inblack and whiteThe massive offensives on the Eastern Front during 1915 areoften overshadowed by the events in Western Europe, but thescale and ferocity of the clashes between Imperial Germany,Hapsburg Austria-Hungary and Tsarist Russia were ultimatelyas important to the final outcome of the war. Now, with thework of internationally renowned Eastern Front expert PritButtar, this story of the unknown side of World War I isfinally being told.In Germany Ascendant, Buttar examines the critical eventsof 1915, as the German Gorlice–Tarnow Offensive triggeredthe collapse of Russian forces, coming tantalizingly close toknocking Russia out of the war altogether. Throughout theyear, German dominance on the Eastern Front grew – butstubborn Russian resistance forced the continuation of atwo‑front war that would drain Germany’s reserves of men andequipment. Packed with first-hand accounts and incrediblenew information, this is a staggeringly ambitious history ofsome of the most important moments of World War I.
2GNMFinland at WarThe Winter War 1939–40Authors: Vesa Nenye, Peter Munter, ToniWirtanenAvailable: September 2015ISBN: 978 1 4728 0631 4Price: 25.00 / 34.95 / CAN 41.00Period: World War IIFormat: Hardback, 304ppIllustrations: Fully illustrated in colourand black and whiteThe story of the ‘Winter War’ between Finland and SovietRussia is a dramatic David versus Goliath encounter. Whenclose to half a million Soviet troops poured into Finland in1939 it was expected that Finnish defences would collapsein a matter of weeks. But they held firm. The Finns notonly survived the initial attacks but succeeded in inflictingdevastating casualties before superior Russian numberseventually forced a peace settlement.This is a rigorously detailed and utterly compellingguide to Finland’s vital, but almost forgotten, role in thecataclysmic World War II. It reveals the untold story of irondetermination, unparalleled skill and utter mastery of winterwarfare that characterized Finland’s fight for survival on thehellish Eastern Front.Finland at War: The Winter War 1939–40 is the premiereEnglish-language history of the fighting performance ofthe Finns, drawing on first-hand accounts and previouslyunpublished photographs to explain just how they were ableto perform military feats that nearly defy belief.GNMAmerican KnightsThe Untold Story of the Men of theLegendary 601st Tank DestroyerBattalionAuthor: Victor FailmezgerAvailable: September 2015ISBN: 978 1 4728 0935 3Price: 18.99 / 25.95 / CAN 30.00Period: World War IIFormat: Hardback, 352ppIllustrations: 48pp plate section in blackand whiteGNMThe History of thePanzerwaffeVolume I: 1939–43Author: Thomas AndersonAvailable: September 2015ISBN: 978 1 4728 0812 7Price: 30.00 / 39.95 / CAN 48.00Period: World War IIFormat: Hardback, 304ppIllustrations: Fully illustrated in blackand whiteAs the war swung in the favour of the Allies, it became clearthat no final defeat of the Third Reich would be possible untilthe armoured monsters of the Panzerwaffe were defeated. Butwho would, or even could, take on the mighty Tigers andPanthers, just a handful of whom could stop entire formationsin their tracks? The answer lay with the formation of a newtype of unit, the Tank Destroyer Battalion.This is the story of the men and machines who made upthe very first Tank Destroyer Battalion, the 601st, from theirunique training and formation to the final, desperate battles inthe heart of Nazi Germany. Packed with rare material, letters,diaries and unpublished photographs, this is an intense andintimate chronicle of the men who fought the Panzers in anastonishing 10 campaigns and 546 days of lethal combat.The Germans transformed armoured warfare from alumbering and ponderous experiment in World War I intosomething that could decide the outcome of conflicts. Thistechnical and operational history is the definitive guide tothe legendary Panzerwaffe, from its very infancy to the dayswhen it made Europe its garden path at the height of NaziGerman power. With rare and revealing combat reports, alongwith photographs sourced from previously unseen private andarchival collections, it uncovers the technical and operationalstories of the formidable armoured beasts that formed thebackbone of the German war machine – tanks such as thePanzer I, II and 38(t).
3GNMThe First BlitzBombing London in the FirstWorld WarAuthor: Ian CastleAvailable: October 2015ISBN: 978 1 4728 1529 3Price: 14.99 / 19.99 / CAN 23.99Period: World War IFormat: Hardback, 204ppIllustrations: Fully illustrated in colourand black and whiteThis book tells the story of Germany’s strategic air offensiveagainst Britain, and how it came to be neutralized. Thefirst Zeppelin attack on London came in May 1915 – andwith it came the birth of a new arena of warfare, the ‘homefront’. German airships attempted to raid London on 26separate occasions between May 1915 and October 1917,but only reached the capital and bombed successfully onnine occasions. From May 1917 onwards, this theatre of warentered a new phase as German Gotha bombers set out toattack London in the first bomber raid. London’s defenceswere again overhauled to face this new threat, providing thebasis for Britain’s defence during World War II.This combined edition of two existing Osprey Campaigntitles tells the story of the first aerial campaign in history, asfirst the famed Zeppelins, and then the Gotha and the massiveStaaken ‘Giant’ bombers waged war against the civilianpopulation of London in the first ever ‘Blitz’.GNMAtlas of the EasternFront1941–45Author: Robert KirchubelAvailable: November 2015ISBN: 978 1 4728 0774 8Price: 40.00 / 60.00 / CAN 68.00Period: World War IIFormat: Hardback, 304ppIllustrations: Fully illustrated in colourGNMThe In & OutA history of the Naval and MilitaryClubAuthor: Tim NewarkAvailable: November 2015ISBN: 978 1 4728 1509 5Price: 40.00 / 59.95 / CAN 68.00Period: Multi-periodFormat: Hardback, 208ppIllustrations: Fully illustrated in colourand black and whiteFrom Operation Barbarossa in 1941 through to the final fallof Berlin in 1945, the war across the breadth and depth of theEastern Front is brought to life through Osprey’s famouslydetailed cartography.Over 100 detailed colour maps illustrate the course of the waras the German armoured spearheads surged to within touchingdistance of Moscow before being forced back; how they pressedon once more to the banks of the Volga before the disaster atStalingrad; and the gradual retreat that culminated in the fall ofBerlin. Meticulously researched, this atlas is indispensable foranyone interested in the Eastern Front during World War II.The Naval and Military Club – or the ‘In & Out’ as it isaffectionately known – is one of Britain’s greatest and oldestservice clubs and this book tells its rich and entertaininghistory for the first time. Lavishly illustrated, it capturesthe essence of British style inside one of London’s grandestclubhouses – first with a famous home in Piccadilly andnow in St James’s Square. Over 150 years, its members haveincluded numerous Victoria Cross winners, triumphantgenerals and admirals, even bold explorers. There are intimatetales of brave soldiers and sailors – alongside a few rogues andaccounts of scandalous behaviour!THEIn&OutA history ofthe Naval andMilitary ClubTimNaval Military SubsBrochure.v4.indd 1Ne wark05/01/2015 14:04
4GNMDon’t Hurry Me Down toHadesRising Sun, FallingSkiesSoldiers and Families in America’sCivil WarThe disastrous Java SeaCampaign of World War IIAuthor: Susannah J. UralAvailable: November 2015ISBN: 978 1 4728 0910 0Price: 8.99 / 12.95 / CAN 15.95Period: American Civil WarFormat: Paperback, 288ppIllustrations: 32pp plate section in colourand black and whiteAuthor: Jeffrey R. CoxAvailable: November 2015ISBN: 978 1 4728 1060 1Price: 8.99 / 14.95 / CAN 17.95Period: World War IIFormat: Paperback, 504ppIllustrations: 16pp plate section in blackand whiteFor four years American families on both sides of the Mason–DixonLine were forced to endure the violence and hardship of the Civil War.Don’t Hurry Me Down to Hades is the story of these families, expertlycrafted from their own words. Revealing the innermost thoughts of bothfamous citizens and men and women forgotten by history, esteemedCivil War historian Susannah J. Ural explores life on the battlefield andthe home front, capturing the astonishing perseverance of the men andwomen caught up in this most brutal of conflicts.KAC !RB ONPE ITIPA EDKAC !RB ONPE ITIPA EDGNMFew events have ever shaken a country in the way that the Japaneseattack on Pearl Harbor affected the United States. The Japanese forcesthen continued to overwhelm the Allies, attacking Malaya with itsfortress of Singapore, and taking resource-rich islands in the Pacificin their own blitzkrieg offensive. Allied losses in these early monthsafter America’s entry into the war were great, and among the mostdevastating were those suffered during the Java Sea Campaign, where asmall group of Americans, British, Dutch, and Australians were isolatedin the Far East – directly in the path of the Japanese onslaught. It wouldbe the first major sea battle of World War II in the Pacific.The Napoleonic WarsGNMGNMGNMWaterloo – The DecisiveVictoryThe Peninsular War Atlas(Revised)The Battle of WaterlooAuthor: Nick LipscombeAvailable: Out NowISBN: 978 1 4728 0104 3Price: 35.00 / 49.95 / CAN 58.00Period: NapoleonicFormat: Hardback, 416ppIllustrations: Fully illustrated in colour and blackand whiteAuthor: Nick LipscombeAvailable: Out NowISBN: 978 1 4728 0773 1Price: 45.00 / 75.00 / CAN 85.00Period: NapoleonicFormat: Hardback, 392ppIllustrations: Fully illustrated with colour mapsAuthor: A Near ObserverAvailable: Out NowISBN: 978 1 4728 0589 8Price: 9.99 / 14.95 / CAN 17.95Period: NapoleonicFormat: Hardback, 288pp
5GIFT BOOKSGNMGNAWarriorsSpitfireAuthor: Martin WindrowAvailable: October 2015ISBN: 978 1 4728 1297 1Price: 9.99 / 14.95 / CAN 17.95Period: Multi-periodFormat: Hardback, 320ppIllustrations: Fully illustrated in colourAuthor: Tony HolmesAvailable: Out NowISBN: 978 1 4728 1279 7Price: 5.99 / 11.95 / CAN 13.95Period: World War IIFormat: Hardback, 144ppIllustrations: Fully illustrated in colourand black and whiteFighting men and their uniformsFrom ancient times to the present day, the world’s finest warriors havebeen marked out by a stunning variety of dress, tactics and equipment.This splendid collection of artwork and commentaries illustrates100 of the most famous combatants from all the ages of militaryhistory, bringing them to life in incredible colour and detail. Fromthe gleaming plate armour of the Roman Legionaries to the sleek gearof modern special ops forces, from the magnificent attire of Seminolewarriors to the special aquatic equipment of the US Navy SEALs, thisis an unmissable tour of history’s most impressive fighting men.Perfect for ChristmasOBKThe Story ofSanta ClausAuthor: Joseph A. McCulloughAvailable: Out NowISBN: 978 1 4728 0342 9Price: 8.99 / 14.95 / CAN 17.95Format: Hardback, 80ppIllustrations: Fully illustrated in colourand black and whiteThe Story ofSanta Clausis the perfectChristmas stocking filler for anyone who hasever wondered how a red-clad, bearded and bigbellied jovial gent famed for his reindeer drivingand chimney climbing came to be the face ofChristmas. This magical book traces the origins ofSaint Nicholas in a winding, fantastical tale filledwith mystery, joy and goodwill towards all men,as Joseph A. McCullough travels across the world(stopping off at the North Pole of course) touncover the exploits of a figure that has broughtso much joy to countless children over the years.Sure to fill even the most jaded scrooges with alittle bit of Christmas magic, settle back in frontof the fire, stock up on the mince pies and eggnogand prepare for an enchanting evening that thewhole family will enjoy!The Spitfire is an icon of World War II. It was a beautiful and effectivefighter aircraft that became the darling of the British public, defendingthe skies during the Battle of Britain in deadly, swirling dogfights withthe fighters of Nazi Germany. The Spitfire’s combat ability and superbhandling meant it was loved by British, Canadian and American pilotsalike. This is a complete reference guide to the world’s most famousfighter aircraft, exploring its history, its strengths and weaknessesand its combat performance in battles all over the world. Drawingon a wealth of research, detailed illustrations and contemporaryphotographs, this book reveals how the Spitfire became a legend ofmilitary aviation.Spotter’s GuidesPrice: 4.99 / 9.95 / CAN 11.95ISBN: 978 1 84908 222 8ISBN: 978 1 78096 051 7ISBN: 978 1 4728 0869 1
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