This is a
much expanded and updated edition of the author’s original
Israeli Sherman, published in 2001 and long out-of-print.
Following a general description of the basic M4 series, the
humble beginning of the very first Sherman in service in
1948 is covered in detail. Hundreds of black-and-white
photographs trace the evolution of Israel’s Shermans from
cobbled-together veterans of the Second World War into some
of the most lethal variants of the series ever conceived.
There is also coverage of specialised vehicles, such as
ARVs, dozers and mine clearing vehicles. The various types
used in the War of Independence, the 1956 Sinai Campaign,
the Six-Day War and the Yom Kippur War are all covered in
depth. There are also a few never-before-published
photographs of the unique APC developed by Lebanese
engineers and used by the South Lebanon Army. Model builders
will appreciate the detailed close-up colour images of
Israeli Shermans
New in
illustrated boards - 406pp 372 colour & 375 b/w photos &
illustrations
OSPREY MEN-AT-ARMS 495:
THE SPANISH CIVIL WAR 1936-39 (1)
by Alejandro de Quesada. Illustrated by Stephen Walsh
The Spanish
Civil War, 1936-39, was the curtain-raiser to World War II.
It was the first great clash of 20th-century ideologies,
between the rebel Nationalist army led by General Franco
(aided by Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy), and the
Republican army of the government (aided by the Communist
Soviet Union and volunteers from liberal democracies). The
Nationalists secured victory and installed a right wing
dictatorship. Featuring specially commissioned full-color
artwork, this study depicts the fighting men of the
Nationalist forces.
New in card cover - A4 format, 48pp, 8
colour plates, numerous b/w photos
OSPREY MEN-AT-ARMS 498:
THE SPANISH CIVIL WAR 1936-39 (2)
by Alejandro de Quesada. Illustrated by Stephen Walsh
The Spanish Civil War involved a
complex collection of forces, particularly on the Republican
side. This title illustrates how diverse the Republican
forces were, drawn from loyal elements of the Spanish army
that rejected the appeal of the rebel generals, a wide range
of volunteer regional units and political militias, and
supported by volunteers from many other countries, including
Great Britain, France and Germany, in units known as the
International Brigades. Featuring full-colour artwork, this
second of a two-part study depicts the fighting men of the
Republican forces and their foreign comrades.
New in card cover - A4 format, 48pp, 8
colour plates, numerous b/w photos
Although the Anson was a
front-line aircraft early in the war, flying coastal
reconaissence and anti-submarine operations, plus support
over Dunkirk, it was soon obsolescent. Slow, short-legged,
and woefully underarmed, it was soon replaced by the
Lockheed Hudson and other aircraft. However, the performance
and configuration of the aircraft made it ideal for flight,
navigation, gunnery, and wireless training, communications,
air-sea rescue, and utility roles. The Anson went through
many marks, with over 10,000 aircraft produced in a
production span of 18 years and service life of over 32
years.
New in card cover
- A4 format, 40pp, numerous b/w photos & colour plates,
foldout 1:72 scale plans
This fascinating study covers the bunkers and secret
installations of the former German Democratic Republic. It
describes the most important and largest shelter complexes
of the national defence council, and the Ministries for
national defense, public security and the interior, plus
buildings of the Soviet armed forces in Germany. Contains
more than 120 colour and 90 black and white photos, 60
layout plans, sketches and documentation exemplifying 48
types of structure up to 1989. All designs were
reconstructed from previously restricted
plans.
German text.
New in pictorial
boards - 215pp, numerous colour & b/w illustrations
