This study devoted to
the vessels of the Confederate Navy, includes all types used
during the conflict: ironclads (both domestic and
foreign-built), commerce raiders, blockade runners, riverine
and ocean-going gunboats, torpedo and submersible vessels,
and floating batteries. The book covers the development,
construction, and design of these vessels using, where
available, original plans, photographs, and contemporary
descriptions. It describes these vessels in context with
wartime conditions as well as with the transitional naval
technology of the era. Over 100 vessels are detailed,
including more than 30 ironclads, with more than 150
illustrations, many of which have not previously been
published. Also included is a section on steam engine
technology of the era.
New in d/w - Square format, 192pp,
150+b/w photos & illustrations
OSPREY COMBAT AIRCRAFT 48:
US NAVY A-7 CORSAIR II UNITS OF THE VIETNAM WAR
by PeterMerky & Norman W. Birzer
Arriving on
station with the USS Ranger (CVA-61) in early December 1967,
the first Corsair II squadron became operational immediately
and sustained its first combat loss three weeks later. This
book tells how the A-7 soon proved its worth supporting
ground operations in South Vietnam. As it continued to serve
in the ground support role, the navy swiftly introduced the
A-7E which soon ran into difficulties with supply lines -
perhaps on account of what many perceived to have been a
rushed introduction to service. Once these teething problems
were resolved, the A-7E became the primary air-to-ground
aircraft of the fleet. Illustrated by Jim Laurier.
New
in card cover - A4 format, 96pp, 12 colour &
numerous b/w photos, 9 colour plates
THE BROWN PLAGUE: TRAVELS IN
LATE WEIMAR
AND EARLY NAZI GERMANY
by Daniel
Guerin
In 1932 and
1933, during the months surrounding the Nazi seizure of
power, the author a young French journalist, made two trips
through Germany. in this he delivers a passionate warning to
French workers about the terror and horror of fascism. He
chronicles the collapse of the German workers’ movement and
reports on the beginnings of clandestine resistance to the
Nazis. He also describes the Socialist and Communist
leaderships’ inability to recognize the danger that led to
their demise. Through vivid dialogs, interviews, and
revealing descriptions of everyday life among the German
people, he offers insight into the tragedy that was
beginning to unfold.
The definitive
study of honours and awards to British Airborne forces,
covering the period 1939-1948. The Parachute Regiment,
Gilder Pilot Regiment, Airborne Infantry, Airborne Support
Units - over 1200 awards. Includes the VC citations, Orders
of Battle for the Airborne Divisions, and brief histories of
all units, with lists of Commanding Officers. Over 1200
awards from a Mention in Despatches to a Victoria Cross.
BRITISH &
DOMINION FORMATION & UNIT VEHICLE SIGNAGE 1914 -1918
by Rod Dux & Mike Hibberd
Following a lengthy period of
research the authors have produced a book which will be
invaluable for enthusiasts and researchers of Great War
units and vehicles. "British & Dominion Formation & Unit
Vehicle Signage, 1914−1918" contains in excess of
1,300 identified Unit signs (in full colour) with more than
120 supporting period images and coloured drawings, most of
which are previously unpublished. This limited edition book
records what is believed to be the most comprehensive
available in the public domain.
New in card cover - Landscape format,
148pp, c1400 colour & b/w images
