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Galloglass 1250 1600 Gaelic Mercenary Warrior Warrior 143: Galloglass, from the Gaelic gallóglaigh for 'foreign warriors', were mercenaries from the Western Isles of Scotland who fought in the retinues of Irish magnates from the mid-13th century until the early 17th century. This work looks at the clan and family structures of the galloglass, their performance in battle, their weapons and armor and how these were made and by whom. The unique fighting skills and tactics of the galloglass are also studied, as well as how they were organized on the battlefield and their command structures and systems of rank.

Italian Blackshirt 1935 45 Warrior 144: This book documents the experiences of the Italian armed Fascist militia, the Camicie Nere (Blackshirts), from the Italian Ethiopian war of 1935 36, through the Spanish Civil War to the end of World War II. It explores their origins, development, recruitment, training, conditions of service, uniforms and equipment, battle experience, political and ideological motivation. The Blackshirt legions were raised under army control from 1928, and were employed in 1933 in Libya in counterinsurgency operations against the Senussi tribes; from 1935 in Italy's war against Ethiopia; and during the Spanish Civil War. Following the outbreak of World War II, the Blackshirts fought in North Africa, Greece, Croatia, on the Eastern Front and finally in Italy itself following the Allied invasion.

Byzantine Cavalryman c.900 1204 Warrior 139 Regarded as the elite arm of the military during the Middle Byzantine period, the cavalry executed high speed reconnaissance, agile arrow barrages and crippling blows to enemy formations. Its ranks were filled primarily through direct recruitment or hereditary service by holders of military lands, but in times of crisis irregulars would be temporarily enlisted. Few books provide any accessible study of the medieval Romaic soldier's life, and this colourful addition to the Warrior series seeks to redress this imbalance. Offering a thorough and detailed examination of their training, weaponry, dress and daily life, this book re-affirms the importance of cavalry troops in military victories of the period. Making use of original Greek source material, and featuring unpublished manuscript images, this follow-on volume to Warrior 118 Byzantine Infantryman c.900 1204 brings the world of the Byzantine cavalryman vividly to life.

Roosevelt's Rough Riders Warrior 138: This book examines the brief but colorful history of the 1st US Volunteer Cavalry, and details the rich experiences of the men who fought in its ranks. Founded in May 1898 after the outbreak of the Spanish-American War, the unit was composed of volunteers from all walks of American life. Posted to Cuba, it fought in the battles of Las Guasimas, Kettle Hill and San Juan Hill. At this time, Theodore Roosevelt assumed command, and the unit became known as 'Roosevelt's Rough Riders'. Eventually withdrawn, the men returned to a hero's welcome in the US. The last veteran of the unit died in 1975, but a rich body of source material has survived, and much of this is covered in this fascinating work.

Nelson's Officers and Midshipmen Warrior 131: Filled with the promise of adventure and glory, the Royal Navy of the Napoleonic era enticed hundreds of young men to enlist as officers in its bitter struggle against the French fleet. With some as young as nine, these boys were confronted with the harsh realities of warfare at sea: cramped conditions, ruthless storms and fierce combat. In spite of their youth, these sailors showed enormous courage and valour in the face of battle, their bravery immortalised in the literary works of Patrick O'Brian, C. S. Forester and Alexander Kent. Drawing from letters, poems and personal accounts, this book uncovers the remarkable story of those boys who fought aboard His Majesty's mighty ships-of-the-line to defend their kingdom against the French

Royal Marine Commando 1950 82 From Korea to the Falklands Warrior 137: One of the most prestigious and versatile units of the British armed forces, the Royal Marine Commandos served in many theatres worldwide, performing a number of conventional and specialised roles. During the period covered in this account, conscription to the Royal Marines came to an end and the unit became a professional and dedicated force, with a tough recruitment programme and a focus on teamwork. This book provides a detailed look at the service life of a Royal Marine Commando in a time of great change, exploring the developments that took place in recruitment, training, equipment, weaponry, dress and tactical deployment in the post-World War II period.

Chindit 1942 45 Warrior 136: The Chindits were a specially organised, equipped and trained body of men employing innovative fighting methods based on ideas originally developed by Major-General Orde Wingate. Raised to fight deep behind Japanese lines in the Burmese Jungle in World War II, their contribution to the Allied cause remains controversial to this day. Accompanied by full-colour illustrations this book describes the origins of this elite formation, detailing their recruitment, training and specialist fighting methods, and reveals the distinctive dress, equipment and weapons used, as well as the immense hardships suffered by the officers and men involved

North Vietnamese Army Soldier 1958 75 War 135: Commonly mistaken for the locally raised Viet Cong, the NVA was an entirely different force, conducting large-scale operations in a conventional war. Despite limited armour, artillery and air support, the NVA were an extremely politicized and professional force with strict control measures and leadership concepts. Gordon Rottman follows the fascinating life of the highly motivated infantryman from conscription and induction through training to real combat experiences. Covering the evolution of the forces from 1958 onwards, this book takes an in-depth look at the civilian and military lives of the soldiers, whilst accompanying artwork details the uniforms, weapons and equipment used by the NVA in their clash against America and her allies.

French Poilu 1914 18 War 134:During World War One the French Army was in a state of disarray, plagued by indiscipline, mutinies and desertion. The ordinary French citizens that were called upon to defend their motherland the Poilu were disrespected and demoralized, and the infamous mutinies of 1917 by the Poilu were not protests against the war itself, but against how the war was conducted. Ian Sumner expertly charts the history of the Poilu, from the conscription of hundreds of thousands of men, through their training, to the horrors of the trenches and the fear of no man's land. Accompanied by new artwork and diagrams, this book provides a fascinating insight into the experiences of ordinary Frenchman called upon to defend their motherland.

SOE Agent Churchill's Secret Warriors Warrior 133 : On average a Special Operations Executive (SOE) agent would be dead within three months of being parachuted into action. Terry Crowdy tells the extraordinary story of these agents, some of whom were women as young as 22, following them through their experiences beginning with their recruitment and their unorthodox training methods, which included hand-to-hand combat and parachuting. Packed with photographs and full-colour artwork, this book recounts the incredible combat missions of the SOE agents from their role in the attacks on a heavy water plant in Norway, to operations in the field with Yugoslav and Greek partisans, as well as sabotage missions ranging from blowing up bridges to the raising of full-scale partisan armies as they attempted to fulfill Churchill's directive to set occupied Europe ablaze.

Tarentine Horseman of Magna Graecia 430-190 BC war130: The Taras were the leading power of the scattered Greek states of southern Italy and built their reputation on the unmatched horse warriors who helped the Taras claim and maintain their power. In this book, expert author Nic Fields examines the Tarentine horsemen in detail, discussing their tactics, weapons and equipment and detailing how they operated as mercenaries throughout the region. With a wealth of contemporary sources and rare artefacts, illustrated with specially commissioned colour artwork and photographs of artefacts, this is an intriguing insight into the everyday lives of these horsemen, revealing how they acquired the skills that enabled them to dominate the region.

US Army Long-Range Patrol Scout in Vietnam 1965-71 war32: The Vietnamese knew the Long-Range Patrol Scouts as "the men with green faces," a reference to the camouflage paint that they used. Operating in patrols of four to six men these men were like ghosts - scouting far behind enemy lines. This book examines the Long-Range Patrol Scout's superior stealth movement techniques, camouflage and concealment, tracking, counter-tracking, observation, and other fieldcraft skills. It also examines the occasions they participated in small-scale direct actions including ambushes and raids. Written by a Special Forces' Vietnam veteran, this book not only depicts the remarkable lives of these scouts when on campaign, but also details the training and conditioning that it took to become one of these shadow warriors

Hittite Warrior (Warrior 120): Some 3,700 years ago, at the dawn of the Late Bronze Age, a kingdom arose in central Anatolia (modern Turkey), which became one of the great superpowers of the ancient Near Eastern world. It was called the kingdom of Hatti. Today, we refer to the inhabitants of this land as the Hittites. In their own day, the Hittites simply called themselves the people of the Land of Hatti. From their royal capital Hattusa, the rulers of Hatti embarked on a program of territorial expansion that took their armies westwards across the face of Anatolia to the Aegean Sea, south-eastwards through northern Syria and then across the Euphrates river into Mesopotamia. In the 14th and 13th centuries BC, the Hittites controlled the most powerful empire of the Late Bronze Age. By the 1320s BC, under their warlord emperor Suppiluliuma, they had destroyed their most dangerous rival, the kingdom of Mitanni. Egypt, Babylon and Assyria were the other great powers of the age. Their rulers formed with Suppiluliuma a kind of elite, highly exclusive club. They corresponded regularly with one another, exchanged gifts and addressed one another as 'My Brother' and 'Great King'. But their diplomatic communications, their often lavish gifts, their marriage unions and their profuse expressions of mutual love and devotion barely concealed their distrust of one another and the underlying tensions in their relationships, which sometimes erupted into open conflict.

Highlander in the French-Indian War 1756-67. Warrior 126; McCulloch. The stirring story of the three Scottish Highland regiments that operated in North America during the French-Indian War. Forbidden to carry arms or wear the kilt unless they served the British King, many former Jacobite rebels joined the new Highland regiments raised in North America. Involved in some of the most bloody and desperate battles fought on the American continent, Highlanders successfully transformed their image from enemies of the crown to Imperial heroes, showing their bravery and determination at major battles like Ticonderoga and Quebec; 64 pages.

Teutonic Knight 1190-1561 (Warrior 124): The Military Order of Teutonic Knights was one of the three most famous Crusading Orders, on a par with the Templars and the Hospitallers. Originally focusing on the preservation of the Crusader States in the Middle East, after the loss of their Middle Eastern enclaves in the 13th century, the Knights turned their attention to the Baltic. Over the next two centuries Northern Crusades were conducted against pagan Prussians and Lithuanians and, to a lesser extent, against Orthodox Russia. This title uses detailed illustrations and photographs to bring to life the appearance, beliefs and battle experience of the Teutonic Knights.

Soldier of the Pharaoh Middle Kingdom Egypt 2055-1650 BC (Warrior 121): Mythical in their own time, the power and status of the Pharaohs of Egypt have remained so through the millennia. In this book, Nic Fields explores the lives of the ordinary soldiers who sustained Middle Kingdom Egypt. Using rare artefacts he reconstructs the day-to-day existence of the Pharaoh's army from archers to hand-to-hand fighters, through to the 'sole-companions' of the Pharaoh. Quoting from ancient sources he narrates sea and land battles in dramatic detail, all the while providing the reader with a rare insight into the minutiae of the soldier's life, from the food he ate to the gods he worshiped.

Pirate of the Far East 811-1639 (Warrior 125): Feared throughout the Far East, Japanese pirates were likened to 'black demons' and 'flood dragons'. For centuries relations between Japan, Korea and China were carried out through a bizarre trinity of war, trade and piracy. The piracy, which combined the other elements in a violent blend of free enterprise, is the subject of this original and exciting book. Stephen Turnbull vividly recreates the pirates' daily lives, from legitimate whaling and fishing trips to violent raids. He explores the bases and castles used by the pirates and uses eyewitness accounts and original artwork to give stunning descriptions of a vicious and brutal life.

Soviet Rifleman 1941-45 (Warrior 123): The Soviet rifleman, or Frontovik, initially suffered defeats and retreat during the early desperate days of the war, then resolved a stubborn defence during the brutal winter of 1941-42, eventually turning the tables at the battles of Stalingrad and Kursk, before victoriously marching into Germany. This title provides a view of the Soviet rifleman in defeat and victory, on the defensive and in the attack both in the heat of the summer, and the frozen brutality of the Russian winter. Their political beliefs, motivation, training, everyday life, weaponry and equipment are examined here, accompanied by rare photographs and full-color artwork.

French Resistance Fighter France's Secret Army (Warrior 117: Working as an underground force, the French Resistance was initially formed spontaneously from scattered groups of the displaced and discontent. As the war progressed the Resistance developed into a secret army, terrorizing the occupying forces and would-be collaborators alike although they were unprotected by the Geneva Convention and faced torture and execution if captured. Striking photographs, coupled with first-hand accounts of capture and its terrible consequences, create an engaging and human history of the French Resistance fighter. Terry Crowdy details the military achievements, tactics, backgrounds and motivations of the patriots whose assistance helped ensure the success of the D-Day landings and French liberation

Byzantine Infantryman Eastern Roman Empire c.900-1204 (Warrior 118: The Byzantine Army was the closest the middle ages came to producing a military superpower. Built on a strong belief system emphasising stealth, surprise, swift manoeuvre and overwhelming force, the Byzantine infantryman was trained in survival, sword, spear and archery techniques and also land and sea combat and fighting within the foulkon 'turtle' formation. Timothy Dawson, an expert in the training and techniques of the Byzantine Army, details the everyday experience of the infantryman from his recruitment, through his twice-a-day training regime to his encounters with his enemies. Full-colour artwork richly illustrates their incredible warrior society and gives a real insight into how they lived

African American Soldier in the Civil War: USCT 1862-66 (Warrior 114) Approximately 200,000 African Americans fought for the Union during the Civil War. Initially, many white soldiers doubted their bravery and skill; they were soon proved wrong. The United States Colored Troops performed countless acts of courage, most famously at the battle of Fort Wagner where the 54th Massachusetts marched forth and scaled the parapets, only to be driven back in fierce hand-to-hand combat. Through fascinating first-hand accounts, this title examines the journey of the African American from slave to soldier to free man, ultimately providing a fascinating insight into the impact that these brave men had on the war and how it influenced their lives thereafter.

Viet Cong Fighter (Warrior 116): An enemy in the shadows, the Viet Cong was the military arm of the National Liberation Front, the Communist Party of the Republic of Vietnam. Often working with the North Vietnamese Army, they were a constant factor amid the rice paddies and battlefields throughout the war. Despite fighting an enemy with overwhelming firepower and resources, they ingeniously made use of the local environment and resources to wage war. Gordon L Rottman uses rare photographs and artwork to paint vivid portraits of these determined guerrilla warriors, discussing their initial training, their unique motivation, extensive political and psychological indoctrination, and the brutal reality of combat experience.

US Marine Rifleman 1939-45: Pacific Theater (Warrior 112): The Marine Corps began World War II with less than 66,000 officers and men. Yet despite suffering 10 per cent of the overall American casualties, the Marines were able to build on their proud traditions and history to transform a small branch of service into a premier combined arms amphibious assault force. Regardless of its expansion by 750 percent, the Corps was able to maintain its sense of tradition, instill that into thousands of new Marines, and create an elite arm of service. In this book, Gordon Rottman, follows a Marine Corps rifleman through his draft, training and participation in assaults such as: Roi-Namur in the Marshall Islands, Saipan and Tinian in the Mariana Islands, and Iwo Jima.

The Hun, Scourge of God AD 375-565 (Warrior 111): The Huns were the most feared barbarians of the Ancient world, known to their Roman enemies as the 'scourge of god'. Superb horsemen and excellent archers, they fought with a reflex composite-bow that could penetrate armour at 100 meters. In battle they would rush into the fray with surprising speed and apparent chaos, maintaining an incessant barrage until the enemy was sufficiently weakened; thus their very name came to epitomize swift, merciless destruction. This book explores the rise of the Huns and their development in terms of equipment, tactics and society, from their first attacks on the Goths to the death of the Emperor Justinian, including the great battle of Chalons and the reign of Attila.

Polish Winged Hussar 1576-1775
(Warrior 94)
The Polish hussar was, to quote one of many foreign visitors impressed by them, 'without doubt one of the most spectacular soldiers in the world'. Most dramatic of all hussar characteristics were the 'wings' worn on the back or on the saddle; their purpose has been hotly debated. The hussar's main offensive weapon was a 4-5 metre lance (kopia). This title takes a close look at the origins and development of the Polish 'winged' hussars, and using many years' painstaking research drawn from unpublished Polish sources, provides a rounded view of the training, tactics, appearance and experiences of these legendary and fascinating warriors.

US Marine Corps Raider 1942-43: (Warrior 109) The US Marine Raider was an "elite within an elite." Modeled on British Commandoes, they were the earliest forerunners of the various special operations units of the modern US military. These units would conduct operations with only the equipment they could carry on their backs; their heaviest weapons were light mortars and light machine-guns. Highly trained in close-in fighting, the Raiders were expected to be equally skilled in watercraft, jungle survival, and jungle warfare. This book details the Raiders' experiences through some of the toughest raining ever to be experienced by a Marine and onto combat during the Makin Raid, and through the horrific jungle battles of the Solomon Islands.

Hitler's Home Guard: Volkssturmmann: Western Front, 1944-45 (Warrior 110) The creation of the Volkssturm on October 18, 1944 was a desperate measure by the Nazi government; all able-bodied males between the ages of 16 and 60 who were not already members of the German Armed Forces were conscripted into one organization. Poor equipment, lack of training and low morale took their toll on these men, who were unused to fighting and had little interest in needlessly dying just to prolong the Nazi regime. David K. Yelton follows the experience of a Volkssturmmann from his call-to-arms through to his capture and treatment as a POW, examining his reaction to the creation of the German Home Guard and his response to the fighting into which he was thrust.

US Marine in Iraq: Operation Iraqi Freedom, 2003
(Warrior 106)
Operation Iraqi Freedom officially began on March 20, 2003 and has become one of the most controversial conflicts of modern warfare. Thousands of US Marines were deployed into Iraq in order to topple the dictatorship government and liberate the Iraqi people. This book examines the experience of those "ordinary" Marines who fought on the frontline of one of the major battles in the operation, the battle for An Nasiriyah. This title details the Marines' enlistment, levels of training and life in the Iraqi desert, as well as exploring their important role in the complex stabilization operations after their hard-won victories on the battlefield. US Marine in Iraq: Operation Iraqi Freedom, 2003 offers a fascinating insight into the modern Marine Corps.

Tudor Knight
(Warrior 104)
The Tudor knight was the first line of defence employed by monarchs from Henry VIII to Elizabeth I, the last of a long tradition of knighthood dating back to the 11th century. Knighthood during the Tudor era saw reforms in recruitment, appearance, and most radically in training and equipment. This book details those changes, profiling the knight's appearance and dress, life on campaign, and experience of battle in France, Scotland and Ireland. It also explores the concept of chivalry, as sensationally enacted by Henry VIII and Francis I of France at the celebrated Field of Cloth of Gold near Calais, in 1520.

Native American Mounted Rifleman 1861-65
(Warrior 105)
Before the American Civil War most Native Americans or Indians lived in an area of the South known as the Five Civilized Nations. At the war's outbreak many of these Indians enlisted in the Confederate and Union armies, and were organized into regiments of mounted riflemen. They were motivated to protect their land and way of life, often fighting against their fellow Indians from other Tribes. This book explores these fascinating warriors, and their controversial actions in battles, such as Pea Ridge and Bird Creek, using contemporary sources to detail not only their battle experience but also their beliefs and views of the war.

British Light Infantryman of the Seven Years' War: The British Light Infantryman of the Seven Years War was a "chosen man", proficient at scouting and skirmishing, and more than a match for the French and their ruthless Indian allies. Shooting rapids in canoes and whaleboats, traversing swamps or jungles and snowshoeing through endless tracts of forest, British redcoats earned a reputation for resilience and resourcefulness as they adapted to the wilderness conditions of North America. Their development was a watershed in the history of irregular warfare, and this book provides a full examination of their fighting methods, covering training, tactics and campaigning from Canada to the Caribbean.

US Cavalryman 1891-1920: Following the Battle of Wounded Knee in 1890, the US Cavalry were called into action again with the declaration of war against Spain in 1898. In the years that followed, cavalrymen saw action in a wide variety of theaters. This title takes a close look at the formation and experiences of the average cavalryman in this fascinating period of change and development, and also considers the cavalry officer corps. Numerous developments in dress, training, equipment, weaponry and tactics are all covered here.

ITALIAN ARDITI 1917-20: This title covers the appearance, weaponry, and equipment of the Arditi in great detail, and takes a close look at the life, motivation, and combat role of these elite soldiers. The legacy of their identity is also examined, in the presence of D'Annunzio and rise of Mussolini in postwar Italy.

MONGOL WARRIOR 1500-1350: The Mongol warriors were one of the great success stories of world military history. Under the leadership of Genghis Khan and his successors the Mongols conquered much of the known world. This book tells the story of this remarkable military organization, including details of weaponry, tactics, training, and beliefs.

Warrior Women of northern Europe 750BC - 1014 AD: This book is an examination into the female warrior tradition within both the Celtic and Germanic societies of Northern Europe, including the Historically based Iron Age, Romano-Celtic, Saxon and Viking peoples.

US Submarine Crewman 1941 45: This book takes a close look at the "Dolphins" of the US Navy submarine force, covering recruitment, training, service conditions, and combat experiences, and discusses the effects of advances in torpedo technology on crew roles.

Hungarian Hussar 1756-1815: This title covers a dynamic and glamorous period, during which the Hussars were increasingly regulated within the Hapsburg army, and developments took place in clothing, weaponry and equipment, notably the introduction of short carbines and rifles. Battlefield tactics, campaign life, and famous episodes of derring-do are also given full treatment, making this a fascinating study of the Hungarian Hussar.

American War of Independence Commanders: This book details the appearance, careers and personalities of the commanders of both sides, covering such commanders as Geroge Washington and Lord Cornwallis along with men such as Admiral Suffren and Bernando Galvez.

Irish Volunteer Soldier 1913-23 : This book details the life of an average Volunteer, and includes the experiences of internment, the lack of established medical facilities for the wounded, life on the run, discipline, and typical duties

Gebirgsjger: Few branches of the German armed forces were represented on so many fronts as the mountain infantrymen, or Gebirgstruppen. This new volume examines the recruitment, training, and combat experiences of the common Gebirgsjger.

TITO'S PARTISANS 1941 •45: The civil war that raged in Yugoslavia following the German invasion in 1941 was brutal, uncompromising, and complex, pitting royalists, fascists, communists, ethnic groups, and the Axis powers against one another in a shifting and bloody theatre of war. Using primary source material, stunning contemporary images, and personal accounts, this book brings to light the development, training, weaponry, tactics, and combat experiences of Tito's formidable guerrilla force, and the 39 events of this bloody theatre of World War II.

GERMAN INFANTRYMAN (2) EAST FRONT 1941 •45: In this second volume detailing the German infantryman before and during World War 2, post-1941 training, weapons, equipment, combat experiences, and medical care are examined

IMPERIAL ROMAN LEGIONARY (1 ): The period 31 BC-AD 43 saw the greatest expansion of the Roman Empire. The legionaries exemplified the heroic culture of the Roman world and this title takes a behindthe-scenes look at their lives, training, weaponry, and tactics, including the bloody massacre of the Teutoberg forest.

FRENCH SOLDIER IN EGYPT 1798• 1801 This book concentrates on the dramatic experiences of the infantry, cavalry, and sea soldiers of Napoleon's Army of the Orient and the Holy Land.

JAPANESE WARRIOR MONKS 949-1603 AD: From the 10th to the mid-17th century, religious organisations played an important part in thesocial, political, and military life in Japan. Known as sohei ('monk warriors') or yamabushi ('mountain warriors"), the warrior monks were anything but peaceful and meditative, and were a formidable enemy. This title follows the daily life, training, motivation, and combat experiences of the warrior monks from their first mention in AD 949 through to their suppression by the Shogunate in the years following the Sengoku-jidai period.

NAPOLEON'S RED LANCERS: The legendary Dutch 'Red' Lancers, the 2nd Light Horse Lancers of Napoleon's Imperial Guard, were formed in 1810 after the emperor annexed Holland and its army to France. The former hussars of the Dutch Royal Guard got a handsome new uniform, a new weapon, and a hard-driving new colonel in Baron Edouard Colbert.

DARBY'S RANGERS 1941- 45: This title follows one recruit through commando, raiding, and amphibious training in Scotland, and into action. Packed with first hand accounts, and many unpublished photographs, it provides a vivid description of life among the elite soldiers of Darby's Rangers.

COSSACKS 1799-1815: During the Napoleonic Wars, the Cossacks were Russia's unique and plentiful supply of irregular cavalry. They were employed as skirmishers raiders and scouts, and their tactics of harassment and harrying caused great problems for Napoleon's Grand Army as it retreated through Russia in 1812. This title shows how, although labeled as rapacious, lascivious, mercenary and illdisciplined on the field by their detractors, they laid claim to being the finest light cavalry in Europe.

NINJA 1460- 1650 AD: The Ninja were the secret agents and assassins of feudal Japan, and they remain a subject of enduring fascination. This title provides an accurate and detailed account of the reality of the Mines, detailing methods of daily life, training, hiring, combat use, and secret operations: also covered are the Mines's use and knowledge of poisons, medicines, and charms.

FRENCH REVOLUTIONARY INFANTRY 1791-1802: This title, a prequel to Warrior 57 French Napoleonic Infantryman 1803-15, concentrates on the period from the storming of the Bastille in 1789 until Bonaparte's election as Consul for Life in 1802. It follows typical volunteers of 1791, through the early stages of the war, the Civil War in the west of France and into Bonaparte's second Italian campaign, culminating in the Battle of Marengo in 1800.

GERMAN SECURITY AND POLICE SOLDIER 1939•1945: The security units of the Third Reich were many and diverse, yet often an oversimplified view is projected of these organizations. This title provides a detailed and informed picture of the military police of the Armed Forces proper and the Waffen-SS, the combat units of the German State Police, the SD Sicherheitsdienst, the Schutzmannschaft units, and the extreme and dreaded antipartisan units 'Dirlewanger' and 'Kaminski'.

English Medieval Knight 1300• 1400: The 14th-century knight lived in a century of change, in terms of both recruitment methods and the appearance of fighting men. This book describes all aspects of the knight's life, including his training in the castle yard and the hard knocks of the tournament.

German Infantryman (1)1933-40: This volume examines the recruitment, training, weapons and equipment of the German infantryman in the eventful years building up to and including Blitzkrieg. Weaponry, team roles, tactics, training and personal equipment are all covered.

Sharpshooters of the American Civil War 1861-65: This tide examines the recruitment, training, tactics and deployment of sharpshooters from both sides of the conflict. It also takes a close look at the specialized personal weaponry of the sharpshooter, the rifle and its accouterments, as well as the sharpshooters' unique insignia and identification patches.

FRENCH NAPOLEONIC INFANTRYMAN 1804•15: This title draws on contemporary testimonies of life in Napoleon's army, documenting the reality of conscription, training, camp life, and combat action for the common infantry soldier. Packed with prints taken from contemporary sources and superb colour illustrations, it provides a concise, revealing, and authentic portrait of life in the Grand Army.

US Infantryman in World War II (3) EUROPE: This title follows one soldier as he is drafted in February 1941, assigned to a Regular Army regiment in the 4th Division, and lives and trains with the 22nd Infantry in the United States until January 1944 when it ships to England.

Green Beret In Vietnam 1957-1973: Vietnam was the US Special Forces most complex and controversial mission, one that began in 1957 and ended in 1973. Camp strike Forces, mobile strike forces, mobile guerrilla Forces, special reconnaissance projects, training missions and headquarters duty provided vastly differing experiences and circumstances for SF soldiers. Gordon Rottman examines the training, life, weapons and combat experiences of the Special Forces soldier in this challenging environment.

Confederate Cavalryman 1861 65: This title looks at how the men of the Confederate cavalry were recruited, trained, lived and fought. Both routine and campaign life are covered, as well as the weapons and equipment that served them in their combat roles. Key encounters such as the 1863 clash at Brandy Station are also covered in this authoritative text.

US Infantryman In WWII (2) Mediterranean Theater: Between November 1942 and May 1945, US Army infantry units fought in eight named campaigns in the Mediterranean Theater. This title follows one soldier from enlistment in 1942, through training in a Replacement Training Center, assignment to the 1 st Battalion 1334 Regiment, 34th Infantry Division (Red Bull), and into combat. The training and combat roles of the machine gunner's Military Occupational Specialty are discussed in detail.

Landsknecht Soldier 1485-1555: The Landsknecht (meaning 'servant of the country') flourished during the late 15th century, as the .Holy Roman Emperor, Maximilian I, recruited thousands of mercenaries from Central and Northern Europe, with the aim of creating a reliable source of men for his armies and thus the Landsknecht were born. This book It takes a close look at the recruitment, training, daily life and careers of these formidable soldiers, and examines in detail their clothing, equipment and weaponry.

Russian Grenadiers & Infantry: This title provides a fact-filled and vivid account of life in the Russian infantry at the turbulent turn of the 19th century - a time when the Russian Army was arguably one of the most important in the world. The common and extraordinary experiences of the ordinary soldier are examined, and several commonly held assumptions regarding his character and motivations dismissed.

US Naval Aviator 1941 •45: The US naval aviator of World War II played a pivotal part in the winning of the war. From the warm waters of the Pacific to the icy conditions of the Bering Sea (including the battle of Midway/, the Naval aviator was on hand to fight the enemy in any and all conditions. From recruitment to battle, this title examines the life and experiences of the US Naval Aviator in all three types of carrier squadron - fighters (VF), dive-bombers (VB) and the torpedo squadrons (VT).

 Pictish Warrior AD 297•858 First mentioned by name in AD 297, the Picts inhabited Northern Britain from the end of the third century AD to the 9th. The Picts represent a high point of Celtic civilization, remaining free and unconquered beyond the borders of the Roman world, and rising to become the first barbarians to form a recognizable 'nation'. This title takes a detailed look at their origins, and examines Pictish heroic and warrior society, covering education and training, appearance and equipment, the role of women, and the experience of battle.

English medieval Knight 1200-1300: The 13th century was a time of change for knights in England. This period saw the development of tournament event and the single jousts with blunt lance. Campaign life in the 13th century also embraced several theatres of war, including the baronial revolt against King John, the barons' war of Simon de Montfort, and the Welsh and Scottish wars of Edward 1. This title also covers the use and development of arms, armor, costume and other equipment.

British Rifleman 17971815: The rifle corps of the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars are among the most recognizable of all the soldiers of that era: their distinctive dark green uniforms are as familiar as some of their exploits which have achieved considerable fame through the large numbers of memoirs written by members of the rifle corps as well as in modern fiction. Philip Haythornwaite uses fascinating first hand accounts and evidence to give a 'soldier s eye view of the British Rifleman, his life and work.

Panzer Crewman 193945: In World War II the Panzer crews spearheaded every major campaign or battle from the invasions of Poland and France to the last great counter-offensive in the Ardennes. This book charts the recruitment, paining, service conditions and combat experience of a typical World War II German tank crewman, serving on various Fronts.

Ironsides-English Cavalry: The Ironside is symbolic of the one occasion when the army took an active role in British politics. He represents a unique period when ordinary people displaced the established order to take political control into their own hands. This book attempts to take a wider view of the Ironside as a warrior who evolved from the experiments of the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries to combine firepower with the armored cavalryman.

US Infantryman In World War II (1): From induction, assignment and training, to the draftee stage and into the reality of daily life and combat in the Pacific theater from 1942 to 1945, this fills deals with the experiences of the soldiers who fought the Japanese in the jungle and elsewhere, and the specific nature of the Pacific combat environment. It also looks at the PTO administrative procedures for replacements, and medical and psychiatric care of the ordinary Guardsman.

Matchlock Musketeer 1588-1688: The Matchlock Musketeer follows the lives of soldiers armed with this weapon from its adoption by the English in Queen Elizabeth's reign until its replacement with the flintlock at the end of the 17th century. The musketeers experience in battle, skirmish, siege and camp saw both change and continuity during this period, with the common Factors of Firing and fighting hand to hand, the hardships of sieges, digging trenches, storming a breach, and life on campaign.

Redcoat Officer 1740-1815: 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. Particular emphasis is placed on the experiences and activities in North America in the late 18th century.

The Conquistador 1492-1550: The First Conquistadors who had sailed in search of prosperity, inspired by dreams of unlimited riches, soon became disillusioned and .restless. With disease rampant, resources exhausted, and the Caribbean populations dwindling, they had little alternative but to find new territories and peoples to exploit. This title shows how, bolstered by influxes of war-hardened veterans from Europe and an army of over 30,000 allied Indian troops, they came to rely on and perfect what they knew best - killing for profit, and without merry.

Knight Hospitallier Vol 2 (1306-1663): Having primarily campaigned on land during the early phase of their existence, the Hospitallers fought mainly at sea from the 14th century. Having conquered Rhodes, the Order fortified if and transferred there in 1309. A period of on-off warfare with the Mamluks became fullblown conflict with the Ottomans, who captured Rhodes in 1522, forcing the Hospitallers to transfer fo Malta. This book, the second of hvo, takes a close look at the men who lived and died For the Hospitaller cause in this key period, and the significant political and economic role that the Order played within the Christian empire.

Gladiators: Whether through a Hollywood lens, or a cheap seat in the blistering sun of the Coliseum two thousand years ago, a particular brand of fighting man fires our imagination. This is not the world of close packed Legionnaires or Barbarian hordes, but of battle for entertainment and slaughter for profit. The Gladiatorial games of the Ancient Roman world used cheaply and freely available POWs, conquered slaves or condemned criminals as dispensable extras. Some, however, volunteered for the profession and their fame spread throughout the Empire, from Tavern to Imperial Palace. This title relates how these combatants were encouraged to draw their opponents' blood and prolong his death, thus giving the public what they wanted to see. From citizen to Caesar, the Gladiators gave them blood, and they loved them for it.

Fallschirmjager German Paratroopers: This title looks at the life and experiences of the average Fallschirmjager, and includes first-hand accounts from different theatres and periods of the war, many previously unpublished, including Holland/Belgium 1940, Kampfgruppe Ramcke in North Africa, Cassino, Leningrad, Normandy, and Arnhem.

German Seaman 1939-45: When re-armament came after World War I. The German Navy was forced to build anew, so the Reichsmarine and its successor, the Kriegsmarine, found itself in possession of some of the most modern, powerful and technically advanced vessels in the world. This book charts the recruitment, training, service conditions and combat experiences of a typical World War II German sailor.

Grey Wolf U-Boat Crewmen of WWII: The scourge of Allied shipping during World War II, the U-Boat Waffe was one of the most feared components of Hitler's war machine, yet the Kriegsmarine was the least political branch of the Third Reich. This title explores the life of a typical U-boat crewman during World War II, from recruitment, through training and service conditions, to combat experience throughout the war.

Knight Hospitaller: This book examines the lifestyle, experiences, and military role of the Order of St John of the Hospital of Jerusalem, covering the period from the foundation of the order to the invasion of Rhodes in 1306. Additionally, it takes a close look at the individual Hospitaller "warrior monk" - his recruitment, motivation, duties, weaponry, armor and dress, as well as the Order's overall role in the cultural, political and economic development of the Christian Empire.

English Medieval Knight 1400-1500: This book is a detailed and fascinating look at the English knight through the high watermark of the age of mail. This, and all the other equipment a knight needed are examined, together with the role of squires.

Confederate Artilleryman: This title guides the reader through the life and experiences of the Confederate cannoneer - where he came from; how he trained and lived, how he was equipped, dressed, and fed; and how he fought.

Aztec Warrior: According to one popular image, the Aztec army was a ruthless and efficient war machine that established an empire by convincingly overwhelming its neighbors, sacrificing thousands to bloodthirsty gods along the way. By examining the experiences of a hypothetical individual, Cuauhtli, this meticulously researched book shows that the history of Aztec warfare is much richer and far more complex than previously understood, revealing the close relationship between social and military matters in Aztec society, and the intricate link between the economic gains of conquest and the maintenance of both the social elite and the ranks of its colorful and fearsome warriors.

Union Infantryman 1861-1865: The Union Infantrymen were the 1,700 regiments of foot soldiers who became the mainstay of 'Mr. Lincoln's Army'. It was these long-suffering, hard-fighting Yankees from farmsteads, hamlets, and urban centers, that saved the Union. Their hopes and fears, joy and sorrows, cowardice and bravery were recorded in diaries, letters, memoirs and legions of histories. This title draws on these narratives, and together with contemporary images and photographs and meticulous archival research, provides a vivid account of how the common Union infantryman was recruited and trained, and how he lived and fought.

Ashigaru 1467-1649: The Ashigaru were the foot soldiers of old Japan. Although recruited first to swell an army's numbers and paid only by loot, the samurai began to realize their worth, particularly with arquebuses and spears, until well-trained Ashigaru made up a vital part of any samurai army. This book tells the story of the Ashigaru for the first time, drawing on previously un-translated Japanese sources and with illustrations that show ashigaru as sailors and catapult artillery men as well as the disciplined ranks that they had become.