The Panther is one of the most famous, and greatest,
tanks of World War II. Often considered the most elegant
tank design of the war, it embodied a balance of firepower,
armour protection, and mobility unmatched by any other AFV
of the period. This new study by German armour expert,
Thomas Anderson draws upon original German archives to tell
the story of the birth of the Panther in response to the
Soviet tanks encountered in 1941. He analyzes its success on
the battlefield and its many modifications and variants.
Illustrated throughout with rare photographs and drawings,
many of which have never been published before, this is a
unique history of one of the most famous tanks of World War
II.
New in d/w -
223pp, numerous b/w photos & colour profiles
SHADOWS ON THE HORIZON: THE BATTLE OF CONVOY
HX-233
by W A Haskell
The saga of a
German front-line U-Boat, U-175, which, with her
compatriots, very nearly severed Britain's lifeline across
the Atlantic. Her actions culminated in the battle around
Convoy HX-233 in the Spring of 1943. The book is based on
first-hand experience, original documents and eye-witness
accounts.
The battle of Crécy is of huge
significance for the course of the Hundred Years War. It
witnessed the defeat of a major French army with the king at
its head, by the expeditionary force of a kingdom which was
not renowned for its military prowess. Yet it is Agincourt
which has engaged the popular imagination, and Crécy has
been neglected. This book seeks to fill this gap, outlining
the events of the campaign in Normandy and Ponthieu of which
Crécy was the culmination. It offers new interpretations of
the battle, from the composition of the armies to the place
of the battlefield, and will be of major interest for any
student of medieval military history.
New in card cover - 390pp, 4
maps, 3 illustrations
The commissioned officer ranks in the British Army from
1740-1815 were almost entirely composed of the affluent and
educated - the sons of the landed gentry and the wealthy.
This title looks at the enlistment, training, daily life and
combat experiences of the typical British officer in the
crucial periods of the North American conflicts, the
American Revolution, and the Napoleonic Wars. It compliments
the author's previous treatments in the Warrior Series on
British Redcoats which deal exclusively with the common
infantryman.
New in card cover
- A4 format, 64pp, numerous colour plates & b/w
illustrations
THE BAE (HAWKER SIDDELEY) RAF HARRIER: A
COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE
by Andy Evans
Modellers
Data File 17
Designed by the Sidney Camm, the Harrier
introduced the ‘jump-jet’ concept, and it was the Royal Air
Force who quickly saw its unique possibilities. Although
adopted by the US Marines, this new book concentrates on the
Harrier in RAF service, from the P.1127 to the last of the
RAF Harriers - the GR.9 flown until its (premature)
withdrawal in 2011. This book looks at the development of
the aircraft and its roles in the Falklands conflict, the
Gulf and operations over Afghanistan. Includes 1:48 scale
plan, 24 colour side-views plus colour modelling guides to
the Revell 1:48 and Hasegawa and Italeri 1:72 scale kits.
New in card cover
- A4 format, 128pp, 500 + colour photos & illustrations
