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Men-at-Arms 455 US Armed Forces in China 1856–1941. Paperback; 9781846034930

US Armed Forces in China 1856–1941. Paperback; Men-at-Arms 455 Author: John Langellier. Illustrator: Mike Chappell May 2009; 48 pages; This volume reveals the little-known story of the 90-year presence of American forces in China until the fall of Peking in 1941. Included is coverage of the first operations on the Pearl River in 1856 as well as US involvement in the Boxer Rebellion of 1900. Discover the history of these various actions and the different services involved, recreated in color artwork and illustrated with rare, previously unpublished photographs.

Men-at-Arms 454 The Seminole Wars 1817–58. Paperback; 9781846034619

Seminole Wars 1817–58. Paperback; Men-at-Arms 454 Author: Ron Field. Illustrator: Richard Hook  August 2009; 48 pages; This book reveals the dramatic stories behind the ensuing Seminole wars, examining the dogged resistance displayed by the Seminole as they endured three drawn-out campaigns. The author discusses the organization and history of a tribe tharefused to give in, until the sheer weight of the opposing forces ultimately led to their defeat.

Men-at-Arms 453 Armies of the East India Company 1750–1850. Paperback. 9781846034602

Armies of the East India Company 1750–1850. Paperback. Men-at-Arms 453 Author: Stuart Reid. Illustrator: Gerry Embleton August 2009; 48 pages; Contrary to popular belief, the capture of India was not accomplished by the British Army, but by the private armies of the East India Company, which grew in size to become larger than that of any European sovereign state. This is the history of its army, examining the many conflicts they fought, their equipment and training, with its regiments of horse, foot and guns, which rivalled those of most European powers.

Men-at-Arms 452 The Belgian Army in World War I. Paperback; 9781846034480

Belgian Army in World War I. Paperback; Men-at-Arms 452 Authors: Ronald Pawly, Pierre Lierneux. Illustrator: Patrice Courcelle June 2009; 48 pages; While small in numbers, the Belgian Army played a vital role in World War 1 that is often overlooked. Discover the story of this determined Army, from their organization and commanders, to their uniforms and equipment.

Men-at-Arms 450 American Loyalist Troops 1775–84. Paperback. 978184603314

American Loyalist Troops 1775–84. Paperback. Maa 450 Author: René Chartrand  Illustrators: Gerry Embleton Samuel Embleton 2008; 48 pages. This book examines in much more depth than previously the units and the uniforms of a still-controversial army: the many thousands of American colonists who chose to fight for King George during the Revolution. America. The text is illustrated with portraits, photographs of rare surviving artefacts

Men-at-Arms 449 The Royal Hungarian Army in World War II. Paperback. 9781846033247

Royal Hungarian Army in World War II. Paperback. Men-at-Arms 449 Authors: Nigel Thomas Laszlo Szabo. Illustrator: Darko Pavlovic 2008; 48 pages. The Hungarian Army was a varied and colourful force, ranging from mountain troops and tank units to horse cavalry and specialist infantry. All of these are illustrated in full-colour artwork, with full details about the Hungarian Army’s own, quite distinct uniforms and insignia as well as many of its own weapons and tanks.

Men-at-Arms 448 Irish-American Units in the Civil War. Paperback 9781846033261

Irish-American Units in the Civil War. Paperback. Men-at-Arms 448 Author: Thomas G. Rodgers. Illustrator: Richard Hook 2008; 48 pages; Rare early photographs are a poignant addition to the story of the immigrants caught up in a vicious civil war, and detailed colour plates illustrate unit distinctions and flags in a book that is essential reading for any Civil War enthusiast.

Men-at-Arms 446: Field: The Confederate Army 1861–65 (6) Missouri, Kentucky & Maryland. Paperback 9781846031885

Confederate Army 1861–65 (6) Missouri, Kentucky & Maryland Author: Ron Field. Illustrator: Richard Hook 2008. This last in a series of six titles studies the archival and pictorial evidence for the infantry, cavalry and artillery of the final states to secede from the Union - Missouri, Kentucky and Maryland - and is illustrated with fascinating early photographic portraits.

Men-at-Arms 445: Nicolle: Medieval Polish Armies 966-1500. Paperback 9781846030147

Medieval Polish Armies 966-1500 Authors: David Nicolle, Witold Sarnecki. Illustrator: Gerry Embleton 2008. Poland became a unified Christian state in AD 966 and by the 12th century a knightly class had emerged, a force that was integral to the defence of Poland against increasingly frequent foreign invasions.

Men-at-Arms 444: Pawly: Napoleon’s Mounted Chasseurs of the Imperial Guard. Paperback

Napoleon’s Mounted Chasseurs of the Imperial Guard. Men-at-Arms 444 Author: Ronald Pawly. Illustrator: Patrice Courcelle. 2008. A concise history of the hand-picked elite cavalry guard that served as Napoleon's close personal escort and were committed to the most dangerous areas of combat on the battlefield.

Men-at-Arms 442 Reid: Queen Victoria's Highlanders. 9781846032233

Queen Victoria's Highlanders Author: Stuart Reid. Illustrator: Gerry Embleton 2007. In 2006 the title 'Highlanders' finally disappeared from the British Army's list of infantry regiments after nearly 270 years. Throughout this period Scottish Highland units distinguished themselves in battle

Men-at-Arms 441: Field :The Confederate Army 1861-65 (5) Tennessee & North Carolina. 9781846031878

Confederate Army 1861-65 (5) Tennessee & North Carolina, Men-at-Arms 441 Author: Ron Field. Illustrator: Richard Hook 2007. This book examines the variety of uniforms worn by the Tennessee and North Carolina militia and volunteers

Men-at-Arms 440 Pawly: Napoleon’s Polish Lancers of the Imperial Guard. 9781846032561

Napoleon’s Polish Lancers of the Imperial Guard. Author: Ronald Pawly. Illustrator: Patrice Courcelle This book draws on original regimental records to give by far the most detailed account ever published in English of the organization and personalities of the most renowned of the foreign units that served in the Emperor's armies

Men-at-Arms 439 Chartrand: The Canadian Corps in World War I. Paperback 9781846031861

Canadian Corps in World War I Author: René Chartrand, Illustrator: Gerry Embleton 2007. This book describes the organization, lists the units and illustrates the uniforms and equipment of the four Canadian divisions which earned an elite reputation on the Western Front in 1915-18.

Men-at-Arms 438: Field: US Infantry in the Indian Wars 1865-91. Paperback 9781841769059

US Infantry in the Indian Wars 1865-91 Author: Ron Field. Illustrator: Richard Hook 2007. The great Paiute War of 1866, where the infantry of the most renowned Indian-fighting general, Cook, together with the role of other infantry units in the final subjugation of Geronimo's Apaches in 1886, are but two instances of their achievements.

Men-at-Arms 437: Quesada: The Spanish-American War and Philippine Insurrection 898–1902. Paperback 9781846031243

Spanish-American War and Philippine Insurrection 1898–1902 Author: Alejandro de Quesada. Illustrator: Stephen Walsh 2007. This book details the uniforms and weapons of the American, Spanish, Cuban and Filipino forces involved in the United States Army's first overseas war.

Men-at-Arms 436: Nicolle:The Scandinavian Baltic Crusades 1100–1500. Paperback. 9781841769882

Scandinavian Baltic Crusades 1100–1500. Authors: David Lindholm, David Nicolle. Illustrator: Angus McBride 2007. This book describes and illustrates the armour, weapons, fortifications and ships of one of the least-known phases of the Medieval Crusades - the expeditions by Scandinavian Catholics against the pagan peoples to the east of the Baltic Sea, and their subsequent clashes with the Eastern Orthodox Russian princes of Novgorod and Muscovy.

Men-at-Arms 435: Field: The Confederate Army 1861-65 (4) Virginia & Arkansas. 9781846030321

Confederate Army 1861-65 (4) Virginia & Arkansas Author: Ron Field. Illustrator: Richard Hook 2006. This book examines the variety of uniforms worn by the Virginia and Arkansas militia and volunteers brought together in the Confederate field armies, and the continuing efforts to clothe them as wear-and-tear gradually reduced this wide range of uniforms. A mass of information from contemporary documents is illustrated with rare early photographs and meticulous color reconstructions

Men-at-Arms 434: Williamson: World War II German Police Units. Paperback 9781846030680

World War II German Police Units Author: Gordon Williamson. Illustrator: Gerry Embleton 2006. This book offers a concise introduction to the organization, responsibilities, uniforms and insignia of the various branches of this machinery of repression, from Police generals to rural constables, transport policemen and factory watchmen.

Men-at-Arms 433: Pawly: Napoleon’s Scouts of the Imperial Guard. 9781841769561

Napoleon’s Scouts of the Imperial Guard. Author: Ronald Pawly. Illustrator: Patrice Courcelle 2006. Through the story of these units the reader can follow Napoleon's dazzling manoeuvres in the campaign of 1814; and their widely varied uniforms are reconstructed in meticulously researched colour plates.

Men-at-Arms 432: Nila: Japanese Special Naval Landing Forces. Uniforms and equipment 1932–45. 9781846031007

Japanese Special Naval Landing Forces. Uniforms and equipment 1932–45 Authors: Gary Nila, Robert. A Rolfe. Illustrator: Christa Hook 2006. The Imperial Japanese Navy’s Special Landing Force units enjoyed a reputation out of proportion to their small size. Often wrongly termed “Imperial Marines”, they were in fact sailors led by Naval officers, and traced their origins directly to landing parties from warships.

Men-at-Arms 431: Fowler: Britain’s Secret War. The Indonesian Confrontation 1962–66. 9781846030482

Britain’s Secret War. The Indonesian Confrontation 1962–66. (Men-at-Arms 431) Author: Will Fowler. Illustrator: Kevin Lyles 2006. This book will reveal the experiences of the soldiers who survived and succeeded amidst some of the world's worst jungle terrain.

Men-at-Arms 430: Field: The Confederate Army 1861–65 3: Louisiana & Texas. 9781846030314

Confederate Army 1861–65 3: Louisiana & Texas Author: Ron Field. Illustrator: Richard Hook 2006. This book examines the uniforms of the Louisiana and Texas militia and volunteer companies originally brought together in the Confederate field armies; and the continuing efforts to clothe them as wear-and-tear gradually reduced this wide range ofuniforms. A mass of information from contemporary documents is illustraed with rare photographs and meticulous color reconstructions.

Men-at-Arms 429 Pawly: Napoleon’s Mamelukes. 9781841769554

Napoleon’s Mamelukes Author: Ronald Pawly. Illustrator: Patrice Courcelle 2006. This book explores the history of Napoleon's Mamelukes throughout the Napoleonic wars, and features detailed illustrations that enhance the story of this extraordinary unit.

Men-at-Arms 428 Johnson: Indian Tribes of the New England Frontier 1841769371

Indian Tribes of the New England Frontier. Men-at-Arms 428 Author: Michael G Johnson. Illustrator: Jonathan Smith 2006; 48 pages. While some tribes came into conflict with the newcomers rather quickly, others such as the Abenakis and the Delawares, began migrating over long distances before violently clashing with the settlers during the colonial wars of the 18th century.

Men-at-Arms 427 Nicolle: Armies of Ivan the Terrible. Russian Troops 1505–1700. 9781841769257

Armies of Ivan the Terrible. Russian Troops 1505–1700 by David Nicolle, Viacheslav Shpakovsky. Illustrator: Angus McBride 2006. It is generally assumed that the reforms which propelled Russia into the modern world were due solely to the genius of Peter the Great at the start of the 18th century. In fact, his reforms were built upon changes that had taken place during the previous 200 years

Men-at-Arms 426: Field: The Confederate Army 1861–65 (2) Florida, Alabama & Georgia. 9781841768502

Confederate Army 1861–65 (2) Florida, Alabama & Georgia. Men-at-Arms 426 Author: Ron Field. Illustrator: Richard Hook 2005. This sequence of books examines a much wider field: the original uniforms of the state and volunteer companies which were brought together to form the Confederate field armies. Click here for more product information

Men-at-Arms 425 D'Amato: Roman Military Clothing (3) AD 400 - 640

Roman Military Clothing (3) AD 400–640. Men-at-Arms 425 Author: Raffaele D’Amato. Illustrator: Graham Sumner 2005. The text is illustrated with many photographs of rare textile finds, and mosaic artwork; with careful drawings of other figurative sources; and with Graham Sumner’s meticulous and dazzling colour reconstructions.

Men-at-Arms 424 Jowett: The Chinese Army 1937–49. World War II and Civil War. 9781841769042

Chinese Army 1937–49. World War II and Civil War. (Men-at-Arms 424) Author: Philip Jowett. Illustrator: Stephen Walsh 2005. Although the Chinese contribution to Allied victory in World War II is often ignored, China fought the Japanese Empire for far longer than any other belligerent nation. By fighting on with Allied support, China tied down a million Japanese troops

Men-at-Arms 423: Field: The Confederate Army 1861–65 (1) South Carolina & Mississippi. 9781841768496

Confederate Army 1861–65 (1) South Carolina & Mississippi By Ron Field. Illustrator: Richard Hook 2005. A mass of information from state papers and other contemporary documents is illustrated with rare photographs and meticulous color reconstructions.

Men-at-Arms 422 Solka: German Armies 1870–71 (2). Prussia’s Allies. 9781841767550

German Armies 1870–71 (2). Prussia’s Allies. Author: Michael Solka. Illustrator: Darko Pavlovic This book details the large independent armies of Bavaria and Saxony as well as the smaller state contingents that nevertheless represented an important element of Germany’s military strength.

Men-at-Arms 421 Heath: The Sikh Army 1799-1849. 9781841767772

Sikh Army 1799 - 1849 Author: Ian Heath. Illustrator: Michael Perry Its story is told here in fascinating detail, illustrated with rare early paintings and with colourful reconstructions of Punjabi regular soldiers and feudal warriors.

Men-at-Arms 420 Williamson: The Waffen-SS (4). 24. to 38. Divisions, & Volunteer Legions. 9781841765921

Waffen-SS (4). 24. to 38. Divisions, & Volunteer Legions Author: Gordon Williamson. Illustrator: Stephen Andrew Illustrated with rare photographs from private collections and meticulous colour artwork, this final title in our sequence details their organisation, uniforms and insignia, and summarises their battle records.

Men-at-Arms 419 Thomas: The German Army in World War I (3). 1917-18 9781841765679

German Army in World War I (3). 1917–18. Author: Nigel Thomas. Illustrator: Ramiro Bujeiro This third volume of a mini-series covering the German forces in World War I examines the troops that fought during the climax of the war on all fronts: the last great battles of attrition in the West (Arras, Messines, 3rd Ypres - Passchendaele/Langemarck - and Cambrai, 1917) and the collapse of Russia in the East.

Men-at-Arms 417 MacCarron: The Irish Defence Forces since 1922. 9781841767420

Irish Defence Forces since 1922 Donal MacCarron. Illustrator: Bill Younghusband Ireland’s freedom to seek examples and equipment worldwide has created an interesting progression of uniforms, illustrated in this study of Ireland’s forces over 80 years.

Men-at-Arms 416 Solka: German Armies 1870-71 (1) Prussia. 9781841767543

German Armies 1870-71 (1) Prussia. Michael Solka, illustrations by Darko Pavlovic The crushing victory by Prussia and her German allies in the Franco-Prussian War, 1870–71, destroyed one empire and created another. It finally unified the German states into an empire under Prussian leadership. In 1870 Prussia's reformed mobilization system put enormous armies into the field with unprecedented efficiency.

Men-at-Arms 415 Williamson: The Waffen-SS (3), 11. to 23. Divisions. 9781841765914

Waffen-SS (3), 11. to 23. Divisions Author: Gordon Williamson. Illustrator: Stephen Andrew The Waffen-SS grew from a handful of obscure infantry battalions in 1939, to a force of more than 30 divisions by the end of World War II. Illustrated with rare photographs from private collections and meticulous colour artwork, the text details their organization, uniforms and insignia, and summarizes their battle records

Men-at-Arms 413: Hollins: Austrian Frontier Troops 1740–98. 9781841767017

Austrian Frontier Troops 1740–98 Author: David Hollins. Illustrator: Darko Pavlovic 2005. This book unravels their complex history, and illustrates the development of their colourful folk costumes into striking uniforms.

Men-at-Arms 412 Abbott: Ukrainian Armies 1914-55. 9781841766683

Ukrainian Armies 1914–55. Men-at-Arms 412 Authors: Peter Abbott, Eugene Pinak. Illustrator: Oleksiy Rudenko This book gives a succinct summary of all the different armed forces raised among the Ukrainians, and of their uniforms and insignia. These are illustrated in colour and in a selection of extremely rare photographs, dating from the Great War to the aftermath of World War II, when Ukrainian guerrillas continued to defy the Soviet authorities until the mid-1950s.

Men-at-Arms 410 Brnardic: Napoleon's Balkan Troops. 9781841767000

Napoleon's Balkan Troops Author: Vladimir Brnardic. Illustrator: Darko Pavlovic 2004. This detailed review of all such troops is illustrated with rare prints and meticulous colour plates

Men-at-Arms 409 Turnbull: The Hussite Wars 1419 - 36. 9781841766652

Hussite Wars 1419 - 36 by Stephen Turnbull, illustrations by Angus McBride 48 pages, many illustrations. 2004. In 1415, the judicial murder of the religious reformer Jan Hus sparked a major uprising in Bohemia. This remarkable episode in medieval warfare is remembered not only as the Czech national epic, but as an important forerunner to the wars of the Reformation the following century

Men-at-Arms 408 Hook: Warriors at the Little Bighorn 1876. Paperback 9781841766669

Warriors at the Little Bighorn 1876. Paperback Richard Hook 48 pages, with rare photographs and pictographs. 2004. This remarkable book is a unique analysis of the oral and pictorial evidence for the appearance of nearly 30 named Sioux and Cheyenne warriors who were present that day, and for their parts in the battle.

Men-at-Arms 407 Thomas: The German Army in World War I (2): 1915-17. Paperback 9781841765662

German Army in World War I (2): 1915–17. Paperback Nigel Thomas, illustrated by Ramiro Bujeiro 2004. This second volume in a three-part sequence offers a mass of detail on organisation, uniforms and insignia, illustrated with rare photographs and meticulous colour artwork.

Men-at-Arms 406 The British Army in World War I (3). The Eastern Fronts. 9781841764016

British Army in World War I (3). The Eastern Fronts. Author and Illustrator: Mike Chappell The text is illustrated with contemporary photographs, and with meticulous colour plates of British, African, Indian and Australian troops, in the uniforms and equipment used on battle fronts from the desert sands to the snows of north Russia.

Men-at-Arms 404 Williamson: The Waffen-SS (2), 6. to 10. Divisions. 9781841765907

Waffen-SS (2), 6. to 10. Divisions Author: Gordon Williamson. Illustrator: Stephen Andrew Illustrated with rare photographs from private collections, the text details their organisation, uniforms and insignia, and summarises their battle record.

Men-at-Arms 403 Crowdy: French Revolutionary Infantry 1789 - 1802. 9781841766607

French Revolutionary Infantry 1789–1802 Author: Terry Crowdy. Illustrator: Patrice Courcelle This book describes the stages of the rebirth that produced an army capable of beating off half the monarchies of Europe, thus laying the foundations for Napoleon's unique victories ten years later

Men-at-Arms 402 Chappell: The British Army in World War I (2). The Western Front 1916-18. 9781841764009

British Army in World War I (2). The Western Front 1916–18 Author and Illustrator: Mike Chappell This second of three titles charts its changing appearance in colourful detail.

Men-at-Arms 401 Williamson: The Waffen-SS (1) 1. to 5. Divisions 9781841765891

Waffen-SS (1) 1. to 5. Divisions Author: Gordon Williamson. Illustrator: Stephen Andrew Illustrated with rare photographs, this first of four Men-at-Arms titles details the organisation, uniforms and insignia of the first five divisions.

Men-at-Arms 400 Chappell: Wellington's Peninsula Regiments (2) 9781841764030

Wellington's Peninsula Regiments (2) The Light Infantry Mike Chappell This book explains their evolution and tactics, details the campaigns in which they fought and illustrates the uniforms and equipment of the Light Infantry regiments: the 43rd (Monmouthshire), 52nd (Oxfordshire), 51st (2nd Yorkshire), 68th (Durham) and 85th (Bucks Volunteers).

Men-at-Arms 399 Linholm: Medieval Scandinavian Armies (2) 1300-1500. Paperback 9781841765068

Medieval Scandinavian Armies (2) 1300-1500. Paperback by D. Linholm & D. Nicolle This second of two books covers the period which saw both expansion in the Baltic, and long wars born of the attempt to bring Scandinavia under a single monarchy - the Union of Kalmar. In the North, as elsewhere, the perfection of plate armour could not prevent the steady decline in the importance of the 15th century mounted knight in favour of the well armed infantryman

Men-at-Arms 398 The Texan Army 1835 - 46. Paperback 9781841765938

Texan Army 1835 - 1846 Author: Stuart Reid. Illustrator: Richard Hook 2003. This book describes and illustrates the group of men who, despite the diversity of their origins, equipment, weaponry and dress, were united in a common cause that reached its culmination in the victory of San Jacinto. The turbulent decade (1836–46) of Texan independence is also covered, and the little-studied army and navy of the Republic of Texas examined

Men-at-Arms 397 Jung: The Austro-Hungarian Forces in World War I (2) 1916 - 18. 9781841765952

Austro-Hungarian Forces in World War I (2) 1916 - 18 Author: Peter Jung. Illustrator: Darko Pavlovic This second volume describes this complex organisation from the accession of Emperor Karl I in November 1916, through the victory of Caporetto and failure of the Piave offensive, to the final Armistice. The text is supported by tables and insignia charts, and illustrated with rare photographs and colourful plates.

Men-at-Arms 396 Linholm: Medieval Scandinavian Armies (1) 1100-1300. 9781841765051

Medieval Scandinavian Armies (1) 1100-1300 by D. Linholm & D. Nicolle This is a fascinating study of a little-known area of medieval military history, covering the transition of armies, weapons and tactics from the Viking age to the Middle Ages under the special conditions of the rugged Scandinavian nations

Men-at-Arms 394 Thomas: The German Army in World War I (Part 1) 1914-15. 9781841765655

German Army in World War I (part 1) 1914-15 by Nigel Thomas. Illustrations by Gerry Embleton 48 pages. In August 1914 the mobilization of Imperial Germany's 800,000-strong army ushered in the first great war of the modern age. That German Army is also the best example of a particular period of military thought, when virtually the whole manpower of the European nations was integrated into mass conscript armies, supported by several age categories of reservists and by dedicated industrial and transport systems.

Men-at-Arms 393 Williamson: World War II German Women’s Auxiliary Services. 9781841764078

World War II German Women’s Auxiliary Services Author: Gordon Williamson. Illustrator: Ramiro Bujeiro This unique book explains and illustrates these organisations and their uniforms and insignia, as well as Red Cross nurses, and auxiliaries of the Labour Corps, Customs Service, National Socialist Women's Organisation, and League of German Maidens (Hitler Youth).

Men-at-Arms 392 Jung: The Austro-Hungarian Forces in World War I (1) 1914 - 16. 9781841765945

Austro-Hungarian Forces in World War I (1) 1914 - 16 Author: Peter Jung. Illustrator: Darko Pavlovi The part played in the Great War by the army of the Austro-Hungarian Dual Monarchy is little known to English-speakers, perhaps because the end of the war saw the complete destruction of the Empire.

Men-at-Arms 391 Chappell: The British Army in World War I (1) The Western Front 1914-16. 9781841763996

British Army in World War I (1) The Western Front 1914-16 Author and Illustrator: Mike Chappell Campaign summary / Organisation - the Regular Army & British Expeditionary Force - Territorial Force - 'Kitchener's Army' - RN & RM units operating on land / Training / Leadership / Communications / Uniforms / Insignia / Decorations / Personal equipment & weapons / Supporting arms

Men-at-Arms 390 Sumner: Roman Military Clothing (2) AD 200 - 400

Roman Military Clothing (2) AD 200 - 400 Author and Illustrator: Graham Sumner Illustrated with meticulous drawings of surviving sculptures, and striking colour artworks; also photographs of rare early textile finds. Tunic designs AD 200-500, Military cloaks, Catalogue of evidence for colours of tunics and cloaks, AD 200-500, Summary of the evidence, Trousers (bracae), leg-bindings, Military boots, Hats and other headgear, The Roman soldier on campaign

Men-at-Arms 388 Castle: Zulu War - Volunteers, Irregulars & Auxiliaries. 9781841764849

Zulu War - Volunteers, Irregulars & Auxiliaries Author: Ian Castle. Illustrator: Raffaele Ruggeri Ian Castle's concise study of their organisation, uniforms, weapons, and campaign service covers a far wider range of units than ever previously published; it is illustrated with rare photographs and vivid colour plates. Natal Volunteer Corps ,Irregular Cavalry, Auxiliary Units , War service

Men-at-Arms 387 Nicolle: The Italian Army of World War I. 9781841763989

Italian Army of World War I Author: David Nicolle. Illustrator: Raffaele Ruggeri This concise study describes and illustrates the Italian Army's campaigns, organisation, uniforms, weapons and equipment – including the famous 'death companies' and Arditi assault troops.

Men-at-Arms 385 Williamson: The Hermann Göring Division 9781841764061

Hermann Göring Division Author: Gordon Williamson. Illustrator: Stephen Andrew This élite unit was steadily enlarged into a brigade, then an armoured division, and finally into a two-division corps, fighting with distinction in Tunisia, Sicily, Italy, and on the Russian Front. This concise history is illustrated with rare personal photographs and eight colour plates, detailing the very varied uniforms and special insignia of this crack formation.

Men-at-Arms 384 Miller: Armies of the German Peasants' War 1524-26. 9781841765075

Armies of the German Peasants' War 1524-26 Author: Douglas Miller. Illustrator: Angus McBride This book details the armies, tactics, costume, weapons, personalities and events of this savage war.

Men-at-Arms 383 Chartrand: Colonial American Troops 1610 - 1774 (3). 9781841764832

Colonial American Troops 1610 - 1774 (3). Author: René Chartrand. Illustrator: David Rickman This final book of a fascinating three-part study covers the militias and provincial troops raised in the Carolinas, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Georgia, Nova Scotia, Hudson's Bay and Quebec Province; and also Rangers, and colors and standards.

Men-at-Arms 381 Hofschröer: Prussian Staff & Specialist Troops 1791-1815. 9781841763446

Prussian Staff & Specialist Troops 1791-1815 Author: Peter Hofschröer. Illustrator: Christa Hook This concise study, concluding the author's series of five titles on the Prussian Army of 1792–1815, covers the staff; the reforms in tactical employment of all-arms brigades; the artillery and other technical troops; and regimental colours and standards. Among the illustrations are rare diagrams from the artillery drill manual of the day.

Men-at-Arms 377 Stedman: Luftwaffe Air & Ground Crew 1939-45. 9781841764047

Luftwaffe Air & Ground Crew 1939-45 Author: Robert F Stedman. Illustrator: Mike Chappell Badly overstretched by war on three fronts in 1942-44, it was crippled by an incompetent commander-in-chief, the losses among experienced aircrew, and shortage of fuel. In 1944-45 it faced a final battle of attrition in skies ruled by the Allies as the Eastern and Western pincers closed on the Reich; but until the very end the dwindling band of veteran pilots presented a potent threat.

Men-at-Arms 375 Brayley: The British Army 1939-45 (3) The Far East. 9781841762388

British Army 1939-45 (3) The Far East. Author: Martin Brayley. Illustrator: Mike Chappell This third of three titles devoted to the uniforms and equipment of 1939-45 describes and illustrates the unprepared garrisons of Britains Asian colonies which crumbles under the Japanese onslaught after Pearl Harbor in 1941/41. At first kitted out with unsuitable clothing, equipment and weapons of an imperial security garrison, the British and Indian armies gradually modified their equipment to suit local conditions.

Men-at-Arms 373 Brzezinski: The Sarmatians 600 BC - AD 450. 9781841764856

Sarmatians 600 BC - AD 450 Author: Mark Henry. Illustrator: Mike Chappell The Sarmatians, famous in ancient history and legend, were an Iranian people who by c300BC were starting to replace the Scythians as rulers of southern Russia, threatening the Greco-Roman Black Sea civilisation.

Men-at-Arms 372 Chartrand: Colonial American Troops 1610-1774 (2). 9781841763255

Colonial American Troops 1610-1774 (2). Author: René Chartrand. Illustrator: David Rickman All these campaigns involved locally raised provincial troops, such as the Virginia Regiment (in which George Washington served), and the Ranger Companies of forest guerrillas such as that led by the legendary Robert Rogers. These units were the seeds from which grew the future American army of the Revolutionary War.

Men-at-Arms 370 Brayley: World War II Allied Nursing Services. 9781841761855

World War II Allied Nursing Services Author: Martin Brayley. Illustrator: Ramiro Bujeiro This first-ever fully illustrated study of the US, British, Commonwealth, and other nursing organisations includes many unpublished photographs and 24 meticulously illustrated colour figures

Men-at-Arms 369 Jowett: The Japanese Army 1931-45 (2) 1942-45. 9781841763545

Japanese Army 1931-45 (2) 1942-45 Author: Philip Jowett. Illustrator: Stephen Andrew In this second book the author describes the deployments, organisation, uniforms and equipment of the Army, the naval infantry, paratroopers, special raiding units, and foreign auxiliaries during the long and savage war in Burma and the Pacific. Illustrated with many rare photographs, three insignia charts, and eight highly detailed colour plates.

Men-at-Arms 368 Brayley: The British Army 1939-45 (2) Middle East & Mediterranean. 9781841762371

British Army 1939-45 (2) Middle East & Mediterranean Author: Martin Brayley. Illustrator: Mike Chappell A summary of the campaigns is illustrated by photographs, and detailed colour plates of the wide range of uniforms worn in the varied conditions of this huge theatre of war.

Men-at-Arms 367 Nicolle: Medieval Russian Armies 1250 - 1500. 9781841762340

Medieval Russian Armies 1250 - 1500 Authors: David Nicolle, Viacheslav Shpakovsky. Illustrator: Angus McBride The marauding Mongols play a key role in the development of Russia during this period. Late medieval Russian armies combined European and Asiatic influences which led to huge variety and colour in their clothing and equipment. Based on excellent scholarship and information from Russia which has only recently become available

Men-at-Arms 366 Chartrand: Colonial American Troops 1610 - 1774 (1) 9781841763248

Colonial American Troops 1610 - 1774 (1) Author: René Chartrand. Illustrator: David Rickman This first of a fascinating three-part study includes a general introduction and chronology, and chapters on Crown troops in North America; and begins a colony-by-colony review of militias and provincial units. Illustrated with rare early images and with eight specially commissioned full colour plates.

Men-at-Arms 365 Williamson: World War II German Battle Insignia 9781841763521

World War II German Battle Insignia Author: Gordon Williamson. Illustrator: Darko Pavlovic In this book an experienced researcher explains and illustrates the Battle and Assault Badges of the Army, Waffen-SS and Luftwaffe ground troops; the sleeve shields and cuffbands issued to mark service in particular campaigns; wound badges, commemorative medals, and other types of insignia.

Men-at-Arms 364 Cornish: The Russian Army 1914-1918. 9781841763033

Russian Army 1914-1918. By Nikolas Cornish Author: Nik Cornish. Illustrator: Andrei Karachtchouk 2001. Often overshadowed by the drama of its catastrophic collapse in the November 1917 Revolution, the Imperial Russian Army's record in 1914-16 included some notable victories. Its human qualities of patriotism and endurance were remarkable, and in 1916 the 'Brusilov Offensive' on the South-Western Front outdistanced anything that was being achieved in France.

Men-at-Arms 362 Jowett: The Japanese Army 1931 - 1945. I: 1931 - 1942. 9781841763538

Japanese Army 1931 - 1945. I: 1931 - 1942 Author: Philip Jowett. Illustrator: Stephen Andrew This first of two titles covers the organisation, equipment, uniforms and character of Japanese ground forces in the Chinese and early Pacific campaigns, illustrated with insignia charts, many rare photographs, and eight meticulous uniform plates.

Men-at-Arms 361 Fowler: Axis Cavalry in World War II. 9781841763231

Axis Cavalry in World War II Author: Jeffrey T Fowler. Illustrator: Mike Chappell In this book an experienced horseman describes that last generation of horse-soldiers in a text supported by tables, photographs, and meticulous colour plates.

Men-at-Arms 360 Webber: The Thracians 700BC - AD46. 9781841763293

Thracians 700BC - AD46 by Christopher Webber. Illustrated by Angus McBride Throughout the three centuries before Christ many hundreds of thousands of Thracians, in more than 40 tribes, occupied the area between northern Greece, southern Russia and north-west Turkey.

Men-at-Arms 358 Chartrand: The Portuguese Army of the Napoleonic Wars (3) 9781841761572

Portuguese Army of the Napoleonic Wars (3) Author: René Chartrand. Illustrator: Bill Younghusband René Chartrand's recent primary research in Portuguese and British archives now offers a wealth of new material. This third volume covers the artillery, militia, Ordenanza, volunteers, troops in the off-shore colonies, navy, and decorations.

Men-at-Arms 357 Brayley: World War II Allied Women's Services. 9781841760537

World War II Allied Women's Services This book gives a concise introduction to the organisation and uniforms of these services, with an emphasis on the British and US forces. For the first time, detailed reference on British, Commonwealth and US servicewomen's wide range of uniforms, supported by insignia charts, period photos and eight pages of painstakingly researched colour illustrations.

Men-at-Arms 356 Thomas: Armies in the Balkans 1914-1918. 9781841761947

Armies in the Balkans 1914-1918 Authors: Nigel Thomas, Dusan Babac. Illustrator: Darko Pavlovic Recent history should remind us that it was events in the Balkans which sparked off the Great War. Armies involved: Austro-Hungarian, German, Ottoman, Serbian, Montenegrin, Albanian, British, French, Italian, Russian, Bulgarian, Greek and Rumanian.

Men-at-Arms 355 Pawly: Wellington's Belgian Allies 1815. 9781841761589

Wellington's Belgian Allies 1815 Author: Ronald Pawly. Illustrator: Patrice Courcelle New research in documentary archives of 1815 reveals much unsuspected detail about this important contingent at the most famous battle in history. A third of Wellington's army at Waterloo were Dutch and Belgian troops, yet their part in the battle has always been overshadowed in British accounts.

Men-at-Arms 354 Brayley: The British Army 1939-1945 (1) North-West Europe. 9781841760520

British Army 1939-1945 (1) North-West Europe Author: Martin Brayley. Illustrator: Mike Chappell This first title of three describes and explains the uniforms developed for European service. It traces the appearance of the 'Tommy' from pre-war mobilisation, through the years of defeat and endurance, to the final return to Europe on D-Day and the long fighting advance to northern Germany by spring 1945.

Men-at-Arms 353Jowett: The Italian Army 1940-1945 (3) Italy 1943-1945. 9781855328662

Italian Army 1940-1945 (3) Italy 1943-1945 Author: Philip Jowett. Illustrator: Stephen Andrew The division of Italian forces between the Axis and the Allies from 1943 led to a bitter civil war in parallel with the main campaign, and brought into being many interesting units with romantic uniforms and insignia. 8 plates of colourful figure artwork on RSI infantry, Bersaglieri, paratroopers, tank crews, volunteer battalions, Fascist anti-partisan units, etc.

Men-at-Arms 352 Kochan: The United States Army 1783-1811,. 9781841760872

United States Army 1783-1811 Author: James Kochan. Illustrator: David Rickman James Kochan's meticulously researched study of a dramatic and confused period in American military history - the years of St Clair's disaster, 'Mad Anthony' Wayne's victory at Fallen Timbers, and Harrison's at Tippecanoe - is illustrated with many rare and important paintings and drawings.

Men-at-Arms 351 Cormack: British Air Forces 1914-1918 (2) Uniforms of the RAF. 9781841760025

British Air Forces 1914-1918 (2) Uniforms of the RAF. Author: Andrew Cormack. Illustrator: Peter Cormack This second in a two-part study covers RAF, WRAF and RAFNS uniforms from the unification of the service in April 1918; and the whole span of flying clothing during the Great War. Endorsed by the RAF Museum, Hendon, and featuring a wealth of information researched from the national archives there.

Men-at-Arms 350 Henry: The US Army in World War II (3) North-West Europe. 9781841760865

US Army World War II (3) North-West Europe Author: Mark Henry. Illustrator: Mike Chappell The GIs who struggled ashore through the surf of Omaha and Utah Beaches on 6 June 1944 were members of the best-equipped army ever assembled up to that date. It was in the NW Europe campaign of June 1944-May 1945 that the US Army was finally able to show its full potential for fluent mechanised warfare.

Men-at-Arms 349 Jowett: The Italian Army 1940-1945 (2) Africa 1940-1943. 9781855328655

Italian Army 1940-1945 (2) Africa 1940-1943 Author: Philip Jowett. Illustrator: Stephen Andrew In this second book of a three-part study Philip Jowett covers the organisation, uniforms and insignia of the Italian troops

Men-at-Arms 348 Nicolle: The Moors: The Islamic West 7th-15th Centuries AD. 9781855329645

Moors. The Islamic West 7th-15th Centuries AD Author: David Nicolle. Illustrator: Angus McBride The colourful armies of Western Islam are described and illustrated here in fascinating detail.

Men-at-Arms 347 Henry: The US Army in World War II: (2) The Mediterranean. 9781841760858

US Army in World War II:  (2) The Mediterranean Author: Mark Henry. Illustrator: Mike Chappell It was the Mediterranean theatre which saw the blooding of the US Army against the German Wehrmacht, in North Africa in winter 1943/44. After this rough education the US forces pressed on to Sicily, the South of France and the Italian mainland.

Men-at-Arms 346 Chartrand: The Portugese Army of the Napoleonic Wars (2) 9781855329812

Portugese Army of the Napoleonic Wars (2) Author: René Chartrand. Illustrator: Bill Younghusband René Chartrand's recent primary research in Portuguese and British archives now offers a wealth of important new material. This second volume covers the light infantry, cavalry, specialist corps and several supporting military and civilian departments

Men-at-Arms 345 Kochan: The United States Army 1812-1815. 9781841760513

United States Army 1812-1815 Author: James Kochan. Illustrator: David Rickman This meticulous history of the uniforms of the American regulars is illustrated with many previously unseen paintings and photographs.

Men-at-Arms 343 Chartrand: The Portugese Army of the Napoleonic Wars (1) 9781855327672

Portugese Army of the Napoleonic Wars (1) Author: René Chartrand. Illustrator: Bill Younghusband René Chartrand's recent primary research in Portuguese and British archives now offers a wealth of important new material.

Men-at-Arms 342 Henry: The US Army in WW II: (1) The Pacific. 9781855329959

US Army in World War II: (1) The Pacific. Author: Mark Henry. Illustrator: Mike Chappell When World War II broke out in September 1939 the US Army – starved of resources since 1919 – numbered just 174,000 men. By VJ-Day, 2 September 1945, a total of 8.3 million had served in an army which had risen to a stable strength of 91 divisions.

Men-at-Arms 342 Henry: The US Army in WW II: (1) The Pacific. 9781855329959

US Army in World War II: (1) The Pacific. Author: Mark Henry. Illustrator: Mike Chappell When World War II broke out in September 1939 the US Army – starved of resources since 1919 – numbered just 174,000 men. By VJ-Day, 2 September 1945, a total of 8.3 million had served in an army which had risen to a stable strength of 91 divisions.

Men-at-Arms 341 Cormack: Britisch Air Forces 1914-18 (1). 9781841760018

Britisch Air Forces 1914-18 (1). Author: Andrew Cormack. Illustrator: Peter Cormack This first in a two-part study describes and illustrates, in unprecedented detail, the uniforms of the RFC and RNAS in 1914-18-20. A detailed and interesting study. Details the birth of the flying services and their baptism of fire in the early years of WWI.

Men-at-Arms 340 Jowett: The Italian Army 1940 - 45: 1: Europe 1940 - 1943. 9781855328648

Italian Army 1940 - 45: 1: Europe 1940 - 1943 In this, the first of a three-part study, Philip Jowett covers the European theatre, including Russia, from 1940 to Italy's armistice with the Allies in 1943. Many interesting uniforms, a number of them new to most readers, are meticulously illustrated by Stephen Andrew.  8 plates of excellent Stephen Andrew artwork.

Men-at-Arms 338 Chappell: The King's German Legion: 1: 1803 - 1812. 9781855329966

King's German Legion: 1: 1803 - 1812 Author and Illustrator: Mike Chappell The Legion represented about 20% of Wellington's fighting strength and distinguished itself in all the major actions, including their famous charge at Garcia Hernandez during the Salamanca campaign.

Men-at-Arms 337 Nicolle: French Armies of the Hundred Years War. 9781855327108

French Armies of the Hundred Years War Author: David Nicolle. Illustrator: Angus McBride This book details how the French began a recovery, partly triggered by the young visionary Joan of Arc, that would end with them as the major European military power.

Men-at-Arms 336 Thomas: German Army 1939-1945: 5: Western Front 1943-45. 9781855327979

German Army 1939-1945: 5: Western Front 1943-45 Author: Nigel Thomas. Illustrator: Stephen Andrew In this the final title of the sequence, Nigel Thomas covers the high command, the developments in unit organisation, the campaigns and the uniforms and equipment of the last two years of the war in North-West Europe and Italy.

Men-at-Arms 335 Chartrand: Émigré & Foreign Troops in British Service 2: 1803-1815. 9781855328594

Emigré Foreign Troops in British Service 2: 1803-1815 Author: René Chartrand. Illustrator: Patrice Courcelle He covers not only relatively well-recorded units, such as Roll’s, Meuron’s and Watteville’s Swiss corps, but also the unjustly neglected Italians, Corsicans and Greeks, and such exotica as the African and Ceylon regiments. Uniform details of nearly 40 corps are based on impressive primary research, and this book and its companion volume make a genuinely new contribution to Napoleonic studies.

Men-at-Arms 333 Nicolle: Medieval Russian Armies. 9781855328488

Medieval Russian Armies Author: David Nicolle. Illustrator: Angus McBride Its story is told here in fascinating detail, and illustrated with striking colour reconstructions of the warriors themselves.

Men-at-Arms 332 Chartrand: Spanish Army of the Napoleonic Wars 2: 1808-1812. 9781855327658

Spanish Army of the Napoleonic Wars 2: 1808-1812 Author: René Chartrand. Illustrator: Bill Younghusband Spain’s stubborn refusal to submit, despite repeated defeats, was typified by epic sieges such as Zaragoza and Gerona, and by the nationwide guerrilla warfare which tied down huge numbers of the occupiers and gave the modern world a new concept of armed resistance.

Men-at-Arms 331 Reid: Scots Armies of the English Civil Wars

Scots Armies of the English Civil Wars Author: Stuart Reid. Illustrator: Graham Turner This fine text by Stuart Reid examines the Scots armies who fought in the English Civil Wars, accompanied by numerous illustrations and photographs, including eight full page colour plates by Graham Turner.

Men-at-Arms 330 Thomas: German Army 1939-1945: 4: Eastern Front. 9781855327962

German Army 1939-1945: 4: Eastern Front Author: Nigel Thomas. Illustrator: Stephen Andrew In this fourth title of their sequence author and artist describe and illustrate the developments in unit organization, uniforms and equipment during 1943–45, including information on European and Eastern volunteer units; text and illustrations are supported by detailed tables.

Men-at-Arms 329 Pavlovic: The Austrian Army 1836-1866: 2: Cavalry. 9781855328006

Austrian Army 1836-1866: 2: Cavalry Author and Illustrator: Darko Pavlovic The Imperial and Royal Army was representative of the Empire, its composition and gorgeously complex uniforms echoing the historical traditions of both German-speaking Middle Europe and the East-facing Hungarian borderlands.

Men-at-Arms 328 Chartrand: Émigré & Foreign Troops in British Service 1: 1793-1802. 9781855327665

Emigré & Foreign Troops in British Service 1: 1793-1802 This fine text by René Chartrand examines the organisation, uniforms and insignia of the Émigré troops in British service from 1793 to 1802, accompanied by plenty of illustrations including eight full page colour plates by Patrice Courcelle.

Men-at-Arms 327 Henry: US Marine Corps in World War I, 1917-1918.. 9781855328525

US Marine Corps in World War I, 1917-1918 This fine text by Mark R. Henry examines the organisation, uniforms, insignia, decorations, weapons and equipment of the US Marine Corps in World War I, with splendid illustrations and photographs throughout, including eight full page colour plates by Darko Pavlovic.

Men-at-Arms 326 Thomas: German Army 1939-1945: 3: Eastern Front 1941-1943. 9781855327955

German Army 1939-1945: 3: Eastern Front 1941-1943 Author: Nigel Thomas. Illustrator: Stephen Andrew This title examines the history of the conflict, and the organisation, uniforms and insignia of the German Army on the Eastern Front from 1941-43. The book contains numerous illustrations and photographs throughout, incuding eight fine full-page colour plates by Stephen Andrew.

Men-at-Arms 324 Heath: The North-East Frontier 1837-1901. 9781855327627

North-East Frontier 1837-1901 British India's North-East Frontier saw much military activity. This fascinating text by Ian Heath examines the peoples and places of the North-East Frontier

Men-at-Arms 323 Pavlovic: The Austrian Army 1836-1866: 1: Infantry. 9781855328013

Austrian Army 1836-1866: 1: Infantry With many fascinating illustrations and photographs, including eight attractive full page colour plates by the author himself, this fascinating book by Darko Pavlovic examines the organisation, uniforms and equipment of Austrian infantry from 1836-66.

Men-at-Arms 321 Chartrand: Spanish Army of the Napoleonic Wars 1: 1793-1808. 9781855327634

Spanish Army of the Napoleonic Wars 1: 1793-1808 In this first of three volumes, Réne Chartrand examines the organisation and uniforms of the Spanish Army of the Napoleonic Wars

Men-at-Arms 320 Nicolle: Armies of the Caliphates 862-1098. 9781855327702

Armies of the Caliphates 862-1098 With numerous illustrations and photographs, including eight attractive full page colour plates by Graham Turner, this worthy addition to Osprey's Men-at-Arms series by David Nicolle examines the recruitment, organisation, weaponry, costume and uniforms of the armies of the Caliphates from 862-1098.

Men-at-Arms 319 Chartrand: British Forces in North America 1793-1815. 9781855327412

British Forces in North America 1793-1815 Author: René Chartrand. Illustrator: Gerry Embleton This fascinating volume by René Chartrand examines the British Forces in North America 1793-1815, with the author's knowledgeable text accompanied by a wealth of illustrations including eight full page colour plates by the renowned Gerry Embleton.

Men-at-Arms 318 Sumner: The French Army 1939-1945: 2. 9781855327078

French Army 1939-1945: 2 Authors: Ian Summer, Francois Vauvillier. Illustrator: Mike Chappell In this companion volume to MAA 315: The French Army 1939-45 (I) , Ian Sumner and François Vauvillier examine the history, uniforms and insignia of the Free French, Fighting French and the Army of Liberation

Men-at-Arms 317 Knight: Henry V and the Conquest of France 1416-1453. 9781855326996

Henry V and the Conquest of France 1416-1453 Author: Paul Knight. Illustrator: Graham Turner This book details the English army that Henry V led back into France in 1417 to conquer Normandy and again take the war to the French.

Men-at-Arms 316 Thomas: German Army 1939-1945: 2: North Africa. 9781855326408

German Army 1939-1945: 2: North Africa In this second of four volumes [Men-at-Arms 311, 316, 326 & 330] on the German Army of the Second World War, Nigel Thomas examines the uniforms and insignia of the forces involved in North Africa and the Balkans.

Men-at-Arms 315 Sumner: The French Army 1939-1945: 1: 9781855326668

French Army 1939-1945: 1: In this book, the first of two volumes examining the French Army of the Second World War, Ian Sumner and François Vauvillier examine the organisation, uniforms and equipment of the army of 1939-40 and Vichy France. It includes orders of battle and formation charts as well as many illustration and colour uniform artworks.

Men-at-Arms 314 Nicolle: Armies of the Ottoman Empire 1775-1820. 9781855326972

Armies of the Ottoman Empire 1775-1820 With numerous illustrations, including eight full page colour artworkss by Angus Mcbride, this fascinating text by David Nicolle explores the armies of the Ottoman empire from 1775 until 1820.

Men-at-Arms 313 Chartrand: Louis XV's Army 5: Colonial and Naval Troops. 9781855327092

Louis XV's Army 5: Colonial and Naval Troops Much of the information presented by René Chartrand in this last volume in a series of five [Men-at-Arms 296, 302, 304, 308 & 313], is entirely new and abstracted from considerable historical data.

Men-at-Arms 312 Windrow: The Algerian War 1954-1962. 9781855326583

Algerian War 1954-1962, Men-at-Arms 312 Martin Windrow This title details the history, organisation, equipment and uniforms of the forces involved

Men-at-Arms 311 Thomas: German Army 1939-1945: 1: Blitzkrieg. 9781855326392

German Army 1939-1945: 1: Blitzkrieg Authors: Nigel Thomas. Illustrator: Stephen Andrew In this first of five volumes examining the German Army of World War Two, Nigel Thomas examines the uniforms and insignia of Hitler's Blitzkrieg forces, including an overview of the Blitzkrieg campaign itself.

Men-at-Arms 309 Nicolle: The Italian Invasion of Abyssinia 1935-1936. 9781855326927

Italian Invasion of Abyssinia 1935-1936 David Nicolle examines in detail the units, equipment and uniforms of the forces on both sides of this conflict that unrealistically bolstered Il Duce’s colonial ambitions. A great read ably supported by Raffaele Ruggeri’s detailed full-page colour plates.

Men-at-Arms 308 Chartrand: Louis XV's Army 4: Light Troops and Specialists. 9781855326248

Louis XV's Army 4: Light Troops and Specialists This fourth instalment of René Chartrand's review of Louis XV's army reveals an extraordinary variety of units, most now long forgotten, who had a dazzling assortment of uniforms, equipment and weapons, as is revealed by this interesting text and its numerous accompanying illustrations, which include eight full page colour plates by Eugène Lelièpvre.

Men-at-Arms 307 Peers: Late Imperial Chinese Armies 1520-1840. 9781855326552

Late Imperial Chinese Armies 1520-1840 Chris Peers engaging text provides a study of late imperial Chinese armies from 1520-1840, in a volume containing plenty of illustrations and photographs, including eight attractive full page colour plates by Christa Hook.

Men-at-Arms 306 Jowett: Chinese Civil War Armies 1911-1949. 9781855326651

Chinese Civil War Armies 1911-1949 From the abdication of Pu-Yi, the last emperor, the invasion of Manchuria by the Japanese, and the 'long march', to the birth of the People's Republic of China in 1949, this book looks in detail at the fighting men, and women, who fought for the communists, imperialists, republicans, nationalists, warlords and the puppet armies

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