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The Pointblank Directive
Three Generals and the Untold Story of the Daring Plan that Saved D-Day
Written by L. Keeney
Format: eBook, 304 pages
On Sale: December 18, 2012
Price: $9.99
Where was the Luftwaffe on D-Day? Historians have debated that question for six decades, but in 2010 a formerly classified World War II D-Day history was restored, and in it were a new set of answers. Pointblank is the result of extensive new research using that newly restored history to create... Read more >
Three Generals and the Untold Story of the Daring Plan that Saved D-Day
Written by L. Keeney
Format: eBook, 304 pages
On Sale: December 18, 2012
Price: $9.99
Where was the Luftwaffe on D-Day? Historians have debated that question for six decades, but in 2010 a formerly classified World War II D-Day history was restored, and in it were a new set of answers. Pointblank is the result of extensive new research using that newly restored history to create... Read more >
Also available as a
hardcover.
Slovakian and Bulgarian Aces of World War 2
Written by Jiri Rajlich
Illustrated by John Weal
Format: eBook, 96 pages
On Sale: December 18, 2012
Price: $15.95
In 1939, Slovakia signed a protection agreement with the German Reich and joined the attack on Poland, where its Avia B-534-equipped fighter squadrons claimed their first kills. In October 1942, having made do with obsolete aircraft, the Slovaks were equipped with Bf 109Es and eventually acquired 43 Messerschmitt fighters. The Slovaks... Read more >
Written by Jiri Rajlich
Illustrated by John Weal
Format: eBook, 96 pages
On Sale: December 18, 2012
Price: $15.95
In 1939, Slovakia signed a protection agreement with the German Reich and joined the attack on Poland, where its Avia B-534-equipped fighter squadrons claimed their first kills. In October 1942, having made do with obsolete aircraft, the Slovaks were equipped with Bf 109Es and eventually acquired 43 Messerschmitt fighters. The Slovaks... Read more >
Also available as a
trade paperback.
Soviet MiG-15 Aces of the Korean War
Written by Leonid Krylov
Illustrated by Yuriy Tepsurkaev
Format: eBook, 96 pages
On Sale: December 18, 2012
Price: $15.95
The Soviet Union began assisting the People's Republic of China in its establishment of a modern air force in 1950, when Soviet Air Force regiments were sent to train local pilots. China's involvement in the Korean War in late October 1950 inevitably drew Soviet pilots into the war. A total of... Read more >
Written by Leonid Krylov
Illustrated by Yuriy Tepsurkaev
Format: eBook, 96 pages
On Sale: December 18, 2012
Price: $15.95
The Soviet Union began assisting the People's Republic of China in its establishment of a modern air force in 1950, when Soviet Air Force regiments were sent to train local pilots. China's involvement in the Korean War in late October 1950 inevitably drew Soviet pilots into the war. A total of... Read more >
Also available as a
trade paperback.
US Navy PBY Catalina Units of the Atlantic War
Written by Ragnar Ragnarsson
Illustrated by Jim Laurier
Format: eBook, 96 pages
On Sale: December 18, 2012
Price: $15.95
Several books have been written about US naval air patrol operations in World War II (1939-1945), but none do full justice to the role played by patrol squadrons of the US Navy in the longest, most bitterly fought campaign of the war, the Battle of the Atlantic. From the Arctic to... Read more >
Written by Ragnar Ragnarsson
Illustrated by Jim Laurier
Format: eBook, 96 pages
On Sale: December 18, 2012
Price: $15.95
Several books have been written about US naval air patrol operations in World War II (1939-1945), but none do full justice to the role played by patrol squadrons of the US Navy in the longest, most bitterly fought campaign of the war, the Battle of the Atlantic. From the Arctic to... Read more >
Also available as a
trade paperback.
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US Marine Corps F-4 Phantom II Units of the Vietnam War
Written by Peter Davies
Illustrated by Jim Laurier
Format: Trade Paperback, 96 pages
On Sale: December 18, 2012
Price: $22.95
Twenty-five US Marine Corps squadrons flew versions of the Phantom II and 11 of them used the aircraft in Southeast Asia from May 1965 through to early 1973. Although one deployment was from an aircraft carrier, and included a successful MiG engagement, most missions were flown from land bases at Da... Read more >
Written by Peter Davies
Illustrated by Jim Laurier
Format: Trade Paperback, 96 pages
On Sale: December 18, 2012
Price: $22.95
Twenty-five US Marine Corps squadrons flew versions of the Phantom II and 11 of them used the aircraft in Southeast Asia from May 1965 through to early 1973. Although one deployment was from an aircraft carrier, and included a successful MiG engagement, most missions were flown from land bases at Da... Read more >
Also available as an
eBook.
Long Reach
Written by Michael O'Leary
Format: eBook, 144 pages
On Sale: December 18, 2012
Price: $15.95
This volume focuses on the little known official Army Air Force report commissioned by the Eighth Air Force's VIII Fighter Command (FC) in May 1944. The detailed document chronicled the experiences of 24 pilots who had seen extensive service in the frontline escorting B-17s and B-24s on daylight raids deep into... Read more >
Written by Michael O'Leary
Format: eBook, 144 pages
On Sale: December 18, 2012
Price: $15.95
This volume focuses on the little known official Army Air Force report commissioned by the Eighth Air Force's VIII Fighter Command (FC) in May 1944. The detailed document chronicled the experiences of 24 pilots who had seen extensive service in the frontline escorting B-17s and B-24s on daylight raids deep into... Read more >
303rd Bombardment Group
Written by Brian O'Neill
Illustrated by Mark Styling
Format: eBook, 128 pages
On Sale: November 20, 2012
Price: $16.95
The first title in the Elite Units series to deal with an American bombardment group, this title focuses on the 303rd BG, dubbed the 'Hells Angels.' One of the very first B-17 units assigned to the newly created Eighth Air Force in England in September 1942, the 303rd was in the... Read more >
Written by Brian O'Neill
Illustrated by Mark Styling
Format: eBook, 128 pages
On Sale: November 20, 2012
Price: $16.95
The first title in the Elite Units series to deal with an American bombardment group, this title focuses on the 303rd BG, dubbed the 'Hells Angels.' One of the very first B-17 units assigned to the newly created Eighth Air Force in England in September 1942, the 303rd was in the... Read more >
Also available as a
trade paperback.
No 617 'Dambuster' Sqn
Written by Alex Bateman
Illustrated by Chris Davey
Format: eBook, 128 pages
On Sale: November 20, 2012
Price: $16.95
Most famous for the dambusting raid in the darkest days of the Second World War, the No 617 Sqn were a vastly experienced crew. It was the first, and only, squadron to use certain equipment and weapons in combat. This study covers the history of the No 617 Squadron. It explains... Read more >
Written by Alex Bateman
Illustrated by Chris Davey
Format: eBook, 128 pages
On Sale: November 20, 2012
Price: $16.95
Most famous for the dambusting raid in the darkest days of the Second World War, the No 617 Sqn were a vastly experienced crew. It was the first, and only, squadron to use certain equipment and weapons in combat. This study covers the history of the No 617 Squadron. It explains... Read more >
US Navy and Marine Corps A-4 Skyhawk Units of the Vietnam War 1963-1973
Written by Peter Mersky
Illustrated by Jim Laurier
Format: eBook, 112 pages
On Sale: November 20, 2012
Price: $15.95
Seeing considerable combat in the nearly 50 years since its service introduction, the Skyhawk was involved in the Vietnam War (1955-1975) from the very beginning. Navy and Marine Corps A-4s quickly established a presence in Southeast Asia, flying from aircraft carriers and land bases in South Vietnam in thousands of sorties... Read more >
Written by Peter Mersky
Illustrated by Jim Laurier
Format: eBook, 112 pages
On Sale: November 20, 2012
Price: $15.95
Seeing considerable combat in the nearly 50 years since its service introduction, the Skyhawk was involved in the Vietnam War (1955-1975) from the very beginning. Navy and Marine Corps A-4s quickly established a presence in Southeast Asia, flying from aircraft carriers and land bases in South Vietnam in thousands of sorties... Read more >
Also available as a
trade paperback.
AH-64 Apache Units of Operations Enduring Freedom & Iraqi Freedom
Written by Jonathan Bernstein
Illustrated by Jim Laurier
Format: eBook, 96 pages
On Sale: November 20, 2012
Price: $15.95
After the attacks on 11 September 2001, Apache units made significant contributions to the Coalition campaign against Taliban and al-Qaeda forces in Afghanistan. Functioning as the 'killer' part of US Army Hunter-killer teams, Apaches sought out and brought overwhelming firepower to bear on Taliban and al-Qaeda forces, as well as providing... Read more >
Written by Jonathan Bernstein
Illustrated by Jim Laurier
Format: eBook, 96 pages
On Sale: November 20, 2012
Price: $15.95
After the attacks on 11 September 2001, Apache units made significant contributions to the Coalition campaign against Taliban and al-Qaeda forces in Afghanistan. Functioning as the 'killer' part of US Army Hunter-killer teams, Apaches sought out and brought overwhelming firepower to bear on Taliban and al-Qaeda forces, as well as providing... Read more >
Also available as a
trade paperback.
B-1B Lancer Units in Combat
Written by Thomas Withington
Illustrated by Mark Styling
Format: eBook, 96 pages
On Sale: November 20, 2012
Price: $15.95
The development of the B-1B Lancer bomber was difficult to say the least. Originally conceived to fulfill a USAF requirement for an Advanced Manned Strategic Aircraft, the original B-1A concept aircraft was accused of being a white elephant, capable of performing nothing which could not be achieved at less financial and... Read more >
Written by Thomas Withington
Illustrated by Mark Styling
Format: eBook, 96 pages
On Sale: November 20, 2012
Price: $15.95
The development of the B-1B Lancer bomber was difficult to say the least. Originally conceived to fulfill a USAF requirement for an Advanced Manned Strategic Aircraft, the original B-1A concept aircraft was accused of being a white elephant, capable of performing nothing which could not be achieved at less financial and... Read more >
Also available as a
trade paperback.
B-24 Liberator Units of the CBI
Written by Edward Young
Illustrated by Mark Styling
Format: eBook, 96 pages
On Sale: November 20, 2012
Price: $15.95
Osprey's study of the B-24 Liberator Units in the CBI Theatre of World War II (1939-1945). The B-24 Liberator was the mainstay of the US Army Air Force's strategic bombing effort in the China-Burma-India (CBI) Theatre from 1942 until the end of the war in 1945. With longer range and a... Read more >
Written by Edward Young
Illustrated by Mark Styling
Format: eBook, 96 pages
On Sale: November 20, 2012
Price: $15.95
Osprey's study of the B-24 Liberator Units in the CBI Theatre of World War II (1939-1945). The B-24 Liberator was the mainstay of the US Army Air Force's strategic bombing effort in the China-Burma-India (CBI) Theatre from 1942 until the end of the war in 1945. With longer range and a... Read more >
B-2A Spirit Units in Combat
Written by Thomas Withington
Illustrated by Chris Davey
Format: eBook, 96 pages
On Sale: November 20, 2012
Price: $15.95
The B-2A ‘Spirit’ was an aircraft conceived to fight the Cold War (1946-1991) but which has proved invaluable to both the ‘New World Order’ and more recently the ‘War on Terrorism’. The combination of low-observability, precision strike, range and payload flexibility has made the ‘Spirit’ the weapon of choice when America... Read more >
Written by Thomas Withington
Illustrated by Chris Davey
Format: eBook, 96 pages
On Sale: November 20, 2012
Price: $15.95
The B-2A ‘Spirit’ was an aircraft conceived to fight the Cold War (1946-1991) but which has proved invaluable to both the ‘New World Order’ and more recently the ‘War on Terrorism’. The combination of low-observability, precision strike, range and payload flexibility has made the ‘Spirit’ the weapon of choice when America... Read more >
Also available as a
trade paperback.
Bf 109 Aces of North Africa and the Mediterranean
Written by Jerry Scutts
Illustrated by Chris Davey
Format: eBook, 100 pages
On Sale: November 20, 2012
Price: $15.95
Totally outnumbered throughout their short two-year sojourn in the Western Desert, the crack fighter pilots of the handful of Jagdgeschwader in-theatre fought an effective campaign in support of Rommel’s Afrika Korps against the British and American forces. Relying almost exclusively on the Luftwaffe’s staple fighter of World War 2, the Messerschmitt... Read more >
Written by Jerry Scutts
Illustrated by Chris Davey
Format: eBook, 100 pages
On Sale: November 20, 2012
Price: $15.95
Totally outnumbered throughout their short two-year sojourn in the Western Desert, the crack fighter pilots of the handful of Jagdgeschwader in-theatre fought an effective campaign in support of Rommel’s Afrika Korps against the British and American forces. Relying almost exclusively on the Luftwaffe’s staple fighter of World War 2, the Messerschmitt... Read more >
Also available as a
trade paperback.
British and Empire Aces of World War 1
Written by Christopher Shores
Illustrated by Mark Rolfe
Format: eBook, 96 pages
On Sale: November 20, 2012
Price: $15.95
At the outset of World War I the British had some 110 assorted aircraft, used mostly for the visual reconnaissance role. With the advent of faster and more agile single-seaters, the Allies and their adversaries raced to outdo each other in the creation of genuinely effective fighters with fixed forward-firing machine... Read more >
Written by Christopher Shores
Illustrated by Mark Rolfe
Format: eBook, 96 pages
On Sale: November 20, 2012
Price: $15.95
At the outset of World War I the British had some 110 assorted aircraft, used mostly for the visual reconnaissance role. With the advent of faster and more agile single-seaters, the Allies and their adversaries raced to outdo each other in the creation of genuinely effective fighters with fixed forward-firing machine... Read more >
Also available as a
trade paperback.
C-47/R4D Units of the ETO and MTO
Written by David Isby
Illustrated by Chris Davey
Format: eBook, 96 pages
On Sale: November 20, 2012
Price: $15.95
The C-47 units of the USAAF were an integral part of some of the most dramatic episodes of World War II (1939-1945): the airborne assaults in North Africa, Sicily, Normandy, southern France, Operation Market Garden and the crossing of the Rhine. The mass fratricide off Sicily, the night drop for D-Day... Read more >
Written by David Isby
Illustrated by Chris Davey
Format: eBook, 96 pages
On Sale: November 20, 2012
Price: $15.95
The C-47 units of the USAAF were an integral part of some of the most dramatic episodes of World War II (1939-1945): the airborne assaults in North Africa, Sicily, Normandy, southern France, Operation Market Garden and the crossing of the Rhine. The mass fratricide off Sicily, the night drop for D-Day... Read more >
Also available as a
trade paperback.
C-47/R4D Skytrain Units of the Pacific and CBI
Written by David Isby
Illustrated by Chris Davey
Format: eBook, 96 pages
On Sale: November 20, 2012
Price: $15.95
C-47 is an aircraft that remains a popular favourite and an acknowledged classic design, carrying out missions every bit as strategically important and as dramatic for the aircrew as those of the fighters and bombers. The C-47's wartime operations paved the way for post-war military air transport. It also demonstrated how... Read more >
Written by David Isby
Illustrated by Chris Davey
Format: eBook, 96 pages
On Sale: November 20, 2012
Price: $15.95
C-47 is an aircraft that remains a popular favourite and an acknowledged classic design, carrying out missions every bit as strategically important and as dramatic for the aircrew as those of the fighters and bombers. The C-47's wartime operations paved the way for post-war military air transport. It also demonstrated how... Read more >
Also available as a
trade paperback.
US Marine Corps F-4 Phantom II Units of the Vietnam War
Written by Peter Davies
Illustrated by Jim Laurier
Format: eBook, 96 pages
On Sale: November 20, 2012
Price: $15.95
Twenty-five US Marine Corps squadrons flew versions of the Phantom II and 11 of them used the aircraft in Southeast Asia from May 1965 through to early 1973. Although one deployment was from an aircraft carrier, and included a successful MiG engagement, most missions were flown from land bases at Da... Read more >
Written by Peter Davies
Illustrated by Jim Laurier
Format: eBook, 96 pages
On Sale: November 20, 2012
Price: $15.95
Twenty-five US Marine Corps squadrons flew versions of the Phantom II and 11 of them used the aircraft in Southeast Asia from May 1965 through to early 1973. Although one deployment was from an aircraft carrier, and included a successful MiG engagement, most missions were flown from land bases at Da... Read more >
Also available as a
trade paperback.
Defiant, Blenheim and Havoc Aces
Written by Andrew Thomas
Illustrated by Chris Davey
Format: eBook, 96 pages
On Sale: November 20, 2012
Price: $15.95
The World War 1 concept of the two-seat fighter persisted during the interwar period, with the RAF's biplane Demons being replaced by the twin-engined Blenheim IF - a fighter derivative of the light bomber then in service. By the start of World War 2 four regular and three Auxiliary squadrons of... Read more >
Written by Andrew Thomas
Illustrated by Chris Davey
Format: eBook, 96 pages
On Sale: November 20, 2012
Price: $15.95
The World War 1 concept of the two-seat fighter persisted during the interwar period, with the RAF's biplane Demons being replaced by the twin-engined Blenheim IF - a fighter derivative of the light bomber then in service. By the start of World War 2 four regular and three Auxiliary squadrons of... Read more >
Also available as a
trade paperback.
Dolphin and Snipe Aces of World War 1
Written by Norman Franks
Illustrated by Harry Dempsey
Format: eBook, 96 pages
On Sale: November 20, 2012
Price: $15.95
This book focuses on the combat careers of the last of the famous Sopwith fighters to enter service during World War 1, the Dolphin and the Snipe, both of which were built on the strong scouting heritage of the Pup and Camel. The Dolphin featured the unique negative-staggered biplane wing arrangement... Read more >
Written by Norman Franks
Illustrated by Harry Dempsey
Format: eBook, 96 pages
On Sale: November 20, 2012
Price: $15.95
This book focuses on the combat careers of the last of the famous Sopwith fighters to enter service during World War 1, the Dolphin and the Snipe, both of which were built on the strong scouting heritage of the Pup and Camel. The Dolphin featured the unique negative-staggered biplane wing arrangement... Read more >
Also available as a
trade paperback.
F-100 Super Sabre Units of the Vietnam War
Written by Peter Davies and Rolando Ugolini
Illustrated by David Menard
Format: eBook, 96 pages
On Sale: November 20, 2012
Price: $15.95
Osprey's examination of the F-100 Super Sabre Units' participation in the Vietnam War (1955-1975). While the F-105 Thunderchief and F-4 Phantom flew the majority of the fighter-bomber missions over North Vietnam, the Thunderchief's service predecessor, the F-100 Super Sabre stayed on to fight the air war in South Vietnam until June... Read more >
Written by Peter Davies and Rolando Ugolini
Illustrated by David Menard
Format: eBook, 96 pages
On Sale: November 20, 2012
Price: $15.95
Osprey's examination of the F-100 Super Sabre Units' participation in the Vietnam War (1955-1975). While the F-105 Thunderchief and F-4 Phantom flew the majority of the fighter-bomber missions over North Vietnam, the Thunderchief's service predecessor, the F-100 Super Sabre stayed on to fight the air war in South Vietnam until June... Read more >
Also available as a
trade paperback.
F-105 Thunderchief Units of the Vietnam War
Written by Peter Davies
Illustrated by Jim Laurier
Format: eBook, 96 pages
On Sale: November 20, 2012
Price: $15.95
The F-105 was a supersonic fighter-bomber used by the USAF to great extent during the Vietnam War (1955-1975). Despite pilots' initial apprehensions about the aircraft and a variety of problems with early designs, these planes ultimately became the primary strike bomber over North Vietnam in the early stages of the Vietnam... Read more >
Written by Peter Davies
Illustrated by Jim Laurier
Format: eBook, 96 pages
On Sale: November 20, 2012
Price: $15.95
The F-105 was a supersonic fighter-bomber used by the USAF to great extent during the Vietnam War (1955-1975). Despite pilots' initial apprehensions about the aircraft and a variety of problems with early designs, these planes ultimately became the primary strike bomber over North Vietnam in the early stages of the Vietnam... Read more >
Also available as a
trade paperback.
F-117 Stealth Fighter Units of Operation Desert Storm
Written by Warren Thompson
Illustrated by Mark Styling
Format: eBook, 96 pages
On Sale: November 20, 2012
Price: $15.95
During the final years of the 20th century, the most significant break-through in military weaponry was the concept of Stealth technology, and the first mass-produced weapon to utilize this to perfection was the F-117 Nighthawk. Originally delivered in 1982, its existence was officially denied until the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, when... Read more >
Written by Warren Thompson
Illustrated by Mark Styling
Format: eBook, 96 pages
On Sale: November 20, 2012
Price: $15.95
During the final years of the 20th century, the most significant break-through in military weaponry was the concept of Stealth technology, and the first mass-produced weapon to utilize this to perfection was the F-117 Nighthawk. Originally delivered in 1982, its existence was officially denied until the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, when... Read more >
F-14 Tomcat Units of Operation Enduring Freedom
Written by Tony Holmes
Illustrated by Jim Laurier
Format: eBook, 96 pages
On Sale: November 20, 2012
Price: $15.95
The legendary F-14 Tomcat was the weapon of choice to strike hard and fast against the enemies of the United States in the wake of the September 11 attacks. Determined to hit the al-Qaeda bases within Afghanistan, US plans were hampered by the reluctance of neighboring countries to allow US military... Read more >
Written by Tony Holmes
Illustrated by Jim Laurier
Format: eBook, 96 pages
On Sale: November 20, 2012
Price: $15.95
The legendary F-14 Tomcat was the weapon of choice to strike hard and fast against the enemies of the United States in the wake of the September 11 attacks. Determined to hit the al-Qaeda bases within Afghanistan, US plans were hampered by the reluctance of neighboring countries to allow US military... Read more >
Also available as a
trade paperback.
F-8 Crusader Units of the Vietnam War
Written by Peter Mersky
Illustrated by Tom Tullis
Format: eBook, 116 pages
On Sale: November 20, 2012
Price: $15.95
Osprey's study of the role played by F-8 Crusader Units in the Vietnam War (1955-1975). Known to its pilots as the 'last of the gunfighters' due to its quartet of Colt-Browning Mk 12 20 mm cannon, the F-8 Crusader was numerically the most populous fighter in the US Navy at the... Read more >
Written by Peter Mersky
Illustrated by Tom Tullis
Format: eBook, 116 pages
On Sale: November 20, 2012
Price: $15.95
Osprey's study of the role played by F-8 Crusader Units in the Vietnam War (1955-1975). Known to its pilots as the 'last of the gunfighters' due to its quartet of Colt-Browning Mk 12 20 mm cannon, the F-8 Crusader was numerically the most populous fighter in the US Navy at the... Read more >
Also available as a
trade paperback.
