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Weapon 17. The Lee-Enfield Rifle. Paperback. 9781849087889

The Lee-Enfield Rifle. Weapon 17.
Author: Martin Pegler Illustrator: Peter Dennis
Paperback; January 2012; 80 pages. The Lee-Enfield is one of the 20th century’s most recognisable and longest-serving military rifles. It was adopted by the British Army in 1895 and only replaced by the L1A1 SLR in 1957.

Weapon 15 The Browning Automatic Rifle. Paperback

The Browning Automatic Rifle. Weapon 15
Author: Robert R. Hodges Jr. Illustrators: Alan Gilliland, Johnny Shumate
Paperback; April 2012; 80 pages

Weapon 14. The M16. Pb. 9781849086905

The M16. Weapon 14
Author: Gordon L Rottman Illustrators: Alan Gilliland Johnny Shumate
Paperback; December 2011; 80 pages. This volume provides a technical history of the M16 and the struggle to perfect it together with an assessment of its impact on the battlefield drawing on over a decade’s combat experience with the rifle.

Weapon 13. The M1 Carbine. Paperback

The M1 Carbine. Weapon 13.
Author: Leroy Thompson Illustrator: Peter Dennis
Paperback; November 2011; 80 pages
In 1938 the US Chief of Infantry requested that the Ordnance Department develop a carbine to be used by service and support troops, artillerymen, machine-gun crews, tankers, mortar crews and other troops not needing the power of the M1 Garand rifle.

Weapon 12 The Uzi Submachine Gun. Paperback

The Uzi Submachine Gun. Weapon 12
Author: Chris McNab Illustrator: Johnny Shumate
Paperback; November 2011; 80 pages
Tells the story of this unique weapon. It not only explores the gun’s technical development and specifications, but also describes the and analyzes Uzi’s combat use in a wide range of contexts, from Israeli soldiers battling on the Golan Heights in 1967, through to modern pirates operating off the coast of Somalia. This book presents the facts and challenges the myths surrounding this remarkable weapon.

Weapon 11 Beretta M9 Pistol. Paperback 9781849085267

Beretta M9 Pistol. Weapon 9
Author: Leroy Thompson Illustrator: Johnny Shumate
Paperback; September 2011; 80 pages
The volume traces the Beretta designs that preceded the M9, as well as its use on the battlefield, including the impact it has had on close combat training due its the larger magazine capacity. It also details the adoption of the Beretta by US law enforcement agencies and the impact this has had.

Weapon 10 The Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle. Pb

The Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle
Author: Peter Smithurst Illustrator: Peter Dennis
Paperback; July 2011; 80 pages
First issued in 1853, the Enfield proved itself worthy during both the Crimean War and the Indian Mutiny, where its long range, durability, and interchangeable parts made it a perfect campaign rifle.

Weapon 09 Colt 1911 Pistol. Pb

The Colt 1911 Pistol. Weapon 9
Author: Leroy Thompson Illustrator: Peter Dennis
Paperback; May 2011; 80 pages
First used in combat during the Punitive Expedition into Mexico and then extensively during the world wars, the Colt Government Model (1911) pistol remained the standard issue handgun in the US armed forces for nearly 80 years and has continued in service with some units to this day.

Weapon 08 AK-47. Kalashnikov-series assault rifles. Pb

AK-47. Kalashnikov-series assault rifles. Weapon 8
Author: Gordon L Rottman, Illustrator: Johnny Shumate
Paperback; April 2011; 80 pages
The Kalashnikov AK-47 is the most ubiquitous assault rifle in the world, with more AK-47s and its variants in use than any other individual small arm. Created by Senior Sergeant Mikhail Kalashnikov, and first adopted by the USSR soon after World War II, its production continues to this day, with an estimated 75 million produced worldwide. This book takes a look at the complete history of the weapon, discussing its design, development, and usage, taking its story from the great armies of the Soviet Union to the insurgents and criminal gangs that often employ the weapon today.

Weapon 07 Fairbairn-Sykes Commando Dagger. Pb

Fairbairn-Sykes Commando Dagger. Weapon 7
Author: Leroy Thompson, Illustrator: Howard Gerrard
Paperback; March 2011; 80 pages
The Fairbairn-Sykes Commando dagger has become iconic as the most widely recognized fighting knife in the world.

Weapon 06 Sniper Rifles. From the 19th to the 21st Century. Pb

Sniper Rifles. From the 19th to the 21st Century. Weapon 6
Author: Martin Pegler Illustrator: Peter Dennis
Paperback; November 2010; 80 pages
A technical outline of the history of the sniper rifle, from its introduction in warfare during the Napoleonic wars, through the US Civil War to its current apogee as the most frequently used combat rifle in Iraq and Afghanistan. This book details the development of ammunition, different weapons types including single shot, magazine loading and semi-automatic, as well as the introduction and use of optical sights. Martin Pegler, a leading expert on the history of sniping and former Senior Curator of Firearms at the Royal Armouries Leeds, also details the current advances in technology, such as laser range-finding sights and night vision devices. Using first-hand accounts, the book brings the dangerous world of the sniper to life revealing their training and concealment techniques as well as their mastering of their weapon of choice.

Weapon 05 Katana: The Samurai Sword. Pb

Katana: The Samurai Sword. Weapon 5
Author: Stephen Turnbull Illustrator: Johnny Shumate
Paperback; November 2010; 80 pages

Weapon 04 Browning .50-caliber Machine Guns. Paperback

Browning .50-caliber Machine Guns. Weapon 4
Author: Gordon L Rottman. Illustrators: Johnny Shumate and Alan Gilliland
Paperback; October 2010; 80 pages
The Browning “50-cal” has become the longest serving weapon in the US inventory. The “fifty” has been employed in every imaginable role for a machine gun. It is considered such an effective and reliable weapon that few countries ever attempted to develop an equivalent weapon. Even the Japanese created a copy of it during World War II when the US was producing literally thousands every month to use in every theater. This is a history of the development of this famous weapon, its most critical operational use and the variants that have been produced to keep it at the forefront of the action.

Weapon 03 Medieval Handgonnes. The first black powder infantry weapons. Paperback

Medieval Handgonnes. The first black powder infantry weapons. Weapon 3
Author: Sean McLachlan Illustrator: Gerry Embleton
Paperback; October 2010; 80 pages
In the early 14th century, a new weapon entered the arsenals of European armies. This first generation of black powder weapons put fear into the heart of the enemy and in 1453 Ottoman cannon succeeded in pummelling the once-impregnable walls of Constantinople. But cannons, which are both slow and cumbersome, were difficult to use and often proved inaccurate. The first handgonnes were the answer. Easily dismissed by later historians as nothing more than crude tubes that shot wildly inaccurate lead balls, more recent research has revealed the true accuracy of the medieval handgonne together with its penetrative power. This volume, complete with detailed illustrations and colour photographs of reconstructed handgonnes, reveals the true history of what could easily have been the most revolutionary weapon in history.

Weapon 02 The Rocket Propelled Grenade. Paperback

The Rocket Propelled Grenade. Weapon 2
Author: Gordon L Rottman , Illustrators: Tony Bryan Ramiro Bujeiro
Paperback; September 2010; 80 pages
The RPG-series of weapons is the most widely used family of lightweight antitank weapons in the world today. RPGs have been used not only against their intended targets, but against personnel, fortifications, buildings, soft-skin vehicles, watercraft, and aircraft. Lightweight, relatively compact, easy to operate and maintain, they meet most of the requirements of any armed group. Like any weapon system, RPGs and their ammunition have their limitations. While these limitations are much touted by proponents of more advanced weapons, they lose sight of many armed groups’ requirement for lightweight, compact, inexpensive, easy to operate and maintain weapons. Most sophisticated weapons tend to be just the opposite – heavy, cumbersome, excessively expensive, and requiring extensive training and an advanced support infrastructure. They are also more difficult to obtain due to export controls and restrictions. To be effective, an army actually needs a mix of both sophisticated and uncomplicated weapons. Gordon Rottman provides a detailed analysis of perhaps one of the most important weapons to be developed in the 20th century.

Weapon 01 Thompson Submachine Gun. From Prohibition Chicago to World War II. Paperback

Thompson Submachine Gun. From Prohibition Chicago to World War II. Weapon 1
Author: Martin Pegler , Illustrator: Peter Dennis
Paperback; September 2010; 80 pages
The Thompson submachine gun, or Tommy gun developed an almost iconic status during the 20th century. It had an unusual beginning, for it was developed during the dying days of World War I as a ‘one-man, hand-held machine gun.’ The war ended before these first prototypes could be shipped to Europe but once the M1921 Thompson formally entered production it was used by the criminals working in Chicago and New York during the 1920s. With the police increasingly outgunned they too were forced to equip themselves with the Tommy gun. It quickly came to be used in Hollywood films, and by the end of the 1930s it would have probably faded from view had history not intervened. With the entry of the US into World War II there was an urgent need to equip and arm a force of epic proportions; the Thompson submachine gun began a second career as part of the US Army. It also became the weapon of choice for the small band of British commandos as they conducted a number of daring raids against the heart of occupied Europe.

Command 23 Pompey

Pompey. Command 23.
Author: Nic Fields Illustrator: Peter Dennis. Paperback; March 2012; 64 pages; ISBN: 9781849085724

Command 22 Georgy Zhukov. Pb

Georgy Zhukov. Command 22
Author:Robert Forczyk Illustrator:Adam Hook
Paperback; March 2012; 64 pages; ISBN: 9781849085564

Command 021 George Washington. Pb 9781849084482

George Washington. Command 21
Author: Mark Lardas Illustrator: Graham Turner
Paperback; October 2011; 64 pages
His ability to walk away from the battlefield, sheath his sword and willingly relinquish the reigns of power made him truly great.

Command 019 Lawrence of Arabia. Pb

Lawrence of Arabia. Command 19
Author: David Murphy Illustrator: Giuseppe Rava
Paperback; August 2011; 64 pages
Thomas Edward Lawrence, more popularly known as Lawrence of Arabia, is remembered today more for his immortalization on stage and screen rather than for his dramatic exploits in the Middle East during the First World War. This book shines a light on his military achievements, his major campaigns and the impact that his influence had on shaping the war in the Middle East. Lawrence quickly rose to prominence following the outbreak of the Arab Revolt in 1916. His skills in Arab languages helped him co-ordinate Navy support in an effort to regain captured coastal ports, whilst gathering widespread local support and building up the Arab Northern Army. He pioneered new tactics, which would shape British strategy four decades later, recognising the importance of aircraft, mobile artillery and armour in desert warfare. In two short years the obscure staff officer had attained the rank of full colonel and helped to shape the outcome of the war in the Middle East.

Command 018 Eisenhower. Pb

Eisenhower. Command 18
Author: Steven J Zaloga Illustrator: Steve Noon
Paperback; August 2011; 64 pages
Dwight Eisenhower represented a fundamentally new type of modern military commander. Eisenhower was a manager commander, whose grasp of the politics and large-scale tactics of battle were uniquely suited to leading the huge coalition of forces that fought in Europe during the Second World War. Educated at West Point, Eisenhower rose to his position as Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force through a series of powerful contacts and his natural aptitude for leadership and large scale tactical planning. This book analyses how Eisenhower’s tactics and political astuteness helped him successfully lead the invasion of Europe, how he coaxed contradictory parties into supporting his policies and how he triumphed in his now infamous clash with Montgomery. Uniquely, the author goes on to describe how Eisenhower’s military influence continued when he became President, as his leadership and vision were tested by the outbreak of the Cold War.

Command 017 Bill Slim. Pb

Bill Slim. Command 17
Author: Robert Lyman Illustrator: Peter Dennis
Paperback; July 2011; 64 pages
'Bill' Slim was one of the greatest British generals of World War II. In a career that stretched from 1914 until 1958, Bill Slim's greatest triumphs came in India and Burma in the long war against the Japanese. Thrust into a desperate situation, he orchestrated the longest retreat in British Army history in the withdrawal from Burma. He then turned on the Japanese in India, shattered their army, and pursued them to destruction.

Command 016 Horatio Nelson. Pb

Horatio Nelson. Command 16
Author: Angus Konstam Illustrator: Peter Dennis
Paperback; July 2011; 64 pages
The most famous admiral in history, Horatio Nelson’s string of naval victories helped secure Britain’s place as the world’s dominant maritime power, a position she held for more than a century after Nelson’s death.

Command 015 Walther Model. Paperback

Walther Model. Command 15
Author: Robert Forczyk Illustrator: Adam Hook
Paperback; June 2011; 64 pages
Model deserves recognition as one of the great defensive commanders of modern military history.

Command 014 Garibaldi. Pb

Garibaldi. Command 14
Author: Ron Field Illustrator: Peter Dennis
Paperback; June 2011; 64 pages
Garibaldi took an oath dedicating his life to the struggle for the liberation of his homeland from Austrian dominance. The subsequent years would see him fighting in Brazil, in the Uruguayan Civil War, and on the Italian peninsula. Between 1848 and 1870, Garibaldi and his men were involved in a prolonged struggle that eventually led to the final unification of Italy in 1870.

Command 013 Heinz Guderian. Paperback

Heinz Guderian. Command 13
Author: Pier Paolo Battistelli Illustrator: Adam Hook
Paperback; April 2011; 64 pages
Guderian was a typical product of the Prussian military elite; the son of a general in the army, there was little doubt that he would follow in his father’s footsteps. Some consider Guderian to be the founding father of blitzkrieg warfare, and he certainly brought the whole concept to public attention and prominence, chiefly through the publication of his book Achtung Panzer in 1937.

Command 012 Saladin. Pb

Saladin. Command 12
Author: David Nicolle Illustrator: Peter Dennis
Paperback; April 2011; 64 pages
This Osprey Command book looks closely at the early life, military experiences and key battlefield exploits of Al-Malik al-Nasir Yusuf Ibn Najm al-Din Ayyub Ibn Shahdi Abu’l-Muzaffar Salah al-Din – or Saladin

Command 011 Hannibal. Pb.

Hannibal. Command 11
Author: Nic Fields Illustrator: Peter Dennis
Paperback; February 2011; 64 pages
Hannibal was a cool, thoughtful general, and can arguably be described as the greatest general of antiquity. His genius rested on a mixture of bluff, double bluff, and an ability to use all troop types to their best advantage. The battle of Cannae remains a chef-d’oeuvre to which generations of subsequent generals have aspired.

Command 010 Marlborough. Paperback

Marlborough. Command 10
Author: Angus Konstam Illustrator: Graham Turner
Paperback; November 2010; 64 pages
John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, is one of the great commanders of history. Using his great charm and diplomatic skills he was able to bind troops from various European states into a cohesive army that won a string of victories over the French armies of King Louis XIV, the first of which was perhaps his most spectacular triumph – the battle of Blenheim.

Command 009 Bernard Montgomery. Pb

Bernard Montgomery. Command 9

Author: Tim Moreman Illustrator: Graham Turner

Paperback; November 2010; 64 pages

Montgomery’s style and exercise of command and his personal reputation were largely shaped by his highly driven, but often difficult and enigmatic personality. He made an incalculable contribution to the Allied victory in Europe, and his leadership had played a crucial role in transforming the British Army into a war-winning weapon.

Command 008 Henry V. Paperback

Henry V. Command 8
Author: Marcus Cowper , Illustrator: Graham Turner
Paperback; September 2010; 64 pages
Immortalised in the plays of Shakespeare, Henry V is the most famous and celebrated of all England’s medieval monarchs. Although his most famous battles and conquests took place in France, Henry, as was common amongst medieval aristocracy, was introduced to battle at an early age when he fought with his father, Henry IV, at the battle of Shrewsbury in 1403. On his accession to the throne, Henry turned his attention towards foreign affairs and the English position in France. This title will examine Henry’s key battles and sieges, how he systematically extended English control throughout northern France and how he was perceived by his contemporaries as a military leader. It will also deal with his controversial military decisions, such as the slaughter of the French prisoners at Agincourt.

Command 007 Robert E. Lee. Paperback

Robert E. Lee. Command 7
Author: Ron Field , Illustrator: Adam Hook
Paperback; September 2010; 64 pages
Beloved by his soldiers and respected by his enemies, Robert E. Lee is undoubtedly the most popular general in American history to fight on the losing side. This book takes an in-depth look at this southern gentleman as a strategist and a tactician, covering all of his most important victories and defeats. Although courted by Lincoln, Robert E. Lee could not fight against his native Virginia and joined the Confederacy. After assuming command of the Army of Northern Virginia, Lee ran off a string of shocking victories that left the North reeling. However, on two separate occasions, Lee led invasions into the North and both ended in defeat, first at Antietam and then at Gettysburg. Encompassing the huge body of research surrounding General Lee and presenting it with numerous photographs and newly commissioned artwork, this book provides a complete understanding of Lee as a battlefield commander.

Command 006 Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Paperback

Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Command 6
Author: Stephen Turnbull Illustrator: Giuseppe Rava
Paperback; 64 pages
Arguably the greatest military commander in the history of the samurai, Toyotomi Hideyoshi rose from the ranks of the peasantry to rule over all Japan. A student of the great unifier Oda Nobunaga, Hideyoshi would later avenge the murder of his master at the battle of Yamazaki. After consolidating his position, Hideyoshi went on the offensive, conquering the southern island of Kyushu in 1587 and defeating the Hojo in 1590. By 1591, he had accomplished the reunification of Japan. This book looks at the complete story of Hideyoshi’s military accomplishments, from his days as a tactical leader to his domination of the Japanese nation.

Command 005 Erwin Rommel. Paperback

Erwin Rommel. Command 5
Author: Pier Paolo Battistelli Illustrator: Peter Dennis
Paperback; 64 pages
Nicknamed ‘The Desert Fox’ for his cunning command of the Afrika Korps, Erwin Rommel remains one of the most popular and studied of Germany’s World War II commanders. He got his first taste of combat in World War I, where his daring command earned him the Blue Max, Germany’s highest decoration for bravery. He followed this up with numerous successes early in World War II in both Europe and Africa, before facing his biggest challenge – organizing the defence of France. Implicated in the plot to kill Hitler, Rommel chose suicide over a public trial. This book looks at the life of this daring soldier, focusing on his style of command and the tactical decisions that earned him his fearsome reputation.

Command 004 Julius Caesar. Paperback

Julius Caesar. Command 4
Author: Nic Fields, Illustrator: Peter Dennis
Paperback; June 2010; 64 pages
One of the greatest military commanders in history, Julius Caesar’s most famous victory - the conquest of Gaul - was to him little more than a stepping stone to power. An audacious and decisive general, his victories over the Gauls allowed him to challenge for the political leadership of Rome. Leading a single legion across the Rubicon in 49 BC, Caesar launched a civil war which would end the Roman Republic and usher in the Roman Empire, with Caesar at its helm. This examination of the great general’s life covers his great victories and few defeats, looking at the factors which lay behind his military genius.

Command 003 George S. Patton. Paperback

George S. Patton. Command 3
Author: Steven J Zaloga. Illustrator: Steve Noon
Paperback; June 2010; 64 pages
George S. Patton Jr. was the iconic American field commander of World War II, and widely regarded as the US Army’s finest practitioner of mechanized warfare. This title examines Patton’s colorful life and leadership in three wars, with a concentration on his command in World War II. Despite his ability, Patton was thoroughly reviled by most GIs, partly due to his insistence on traditional military discipline in the ranks, but also because of his unwillingness to pander to the growing power of the press. This combination of ability and controversy have combined to make him one of the most interesting figures in American military history.

Command 002 Erich von Manstein. Paperback

Erich von Manstein. Command 2
Author: Robert Forczyk

Illustrator: Adam Hook
Paperback; May 2010; 64 pages
Erich von Manstein was one of the most successful German commanders of World War II. His military mind proved outstanding in many a conflict but perhaps his greatest triumph was his ingenious operational plan that led to the rapid defeat of France in May 1940. Manstein also showed great skill under adversity by commanding a furious rebuff to the Soviet armies in 1943, whilst Germany were retreating. However, his skill could not reverse Germany’s declining fortunes and Manstein’s frequent disagreement’s with Hitler over military strategy led to his dismissal. Robert Forczyk tells the story of one of Germany’s most valuable military talents, from his early years to his post- war conviction and his later career.

Command 001 Napoleon Bonaparte. Paperback

Napoleon Bonaparte. Command 1
Author: G. Fremont-Barnes Illustrator: Peter Dennis
Paperback; May 2010; 64 pages
Napoleon Bonaparte is renowned as one of the great military commanders in history, and the central figure in so many of the events of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars. Throughout the first decade of the 19th century he won battle after battle by wielding the Grande Armée decisively against the other powers of Europe – Prussia, Austria and Russia. Yet his fortunes changed in 1812 when the invasion of Russia wrecked his forces, and Napoleon suffered his final defeat at Waterloo in 1815.