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The Man Who Stopped the Sultan: Gabriele Tadino and the Defence of Europe by Edoardo Albert has been featured in History of War Magazine. Pick up your copy to read the article.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Next month we publish Bloody Skies: XV Fighter Command Against all Odds by Thomas McKelvey Cleaver.
UK: 12/03/2026
US: 10/03/2026
You can find out more on our website: https://bit.ly/48VzEb5
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UK: 12/03/2026
US: 10/03/2026
You can find out more on our website: https://bit.ly/48VzEb5
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February 9, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Next month we publish Bloody Skies: XV Fighter Command Against all Odds by Thomas McKelvey Cleaver.
UK: 12/03/2026
US: 10/03/2026
You can find out more on our website: https://bit.ly/48VzEb5
#Aviation #History #WWII #Books
UK: 12/03/2026
US: 10/03/2026
You can find out more on our website: https://bit.ly/48VzEb5
#Aviation #History #WWII #Books
New blog post: The Gulf War, 1990–91
"This subject interested me more than many other titles since I had a more personal connection to the conflict than any of the other historical events I had written about."
You can read more on the Osprey blog: https://bit.ly/4bGLdG8
"This subject interested me more than many other titles since I had a more personal connection to the conflict than any of the other historical events I had written about."
You can read more on the Osprey blog: https://bit.ly/4bGLdG8
February 8, 2026 at 6:20 PM
New blog post: The Gulf War, 1990–91
"This subject interested me more than many other titles since I had a more personal connection to the conflict than any of the other historical events I had written about."
You can read more on the Osprey blog: https://bit.ly/4bGLdG8
"This subject interested me more than many other titles since I had a more personal connection to the conflict than any of the other historical events I had written about."
You can read more on the Osprey blog: https://bit.ly/4bGLdG8
German Soldier vs Soviet Soldier: Stalingrad 1942–43 by Chris McNab has been reviewed in a new video from The Ministry of Miniatures!
Watch here: https://bit.ly/4azNodp
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February 8, 2026 at 11:58 AM
German Soldier vs Soviet Soldier: Stalingrad 1942–43 by Chris McNab has been reviewed in a new video from The Ministry of Miniatures!
Watch here: https://bit.ly/4azNodp
#Books #History #WWII #MilitaryHistory #BookReview
Watch here: https://bit.ly/4azNodp
#Books #History #WWII #MilitaryHistory #BookReview
Next week we publish Secret Warriors: British Submarines in the Cold War by Paul Brown.
A highly illustrated history of the Cold War operations of the submarines of the Royal Navy from 1948 to 1990.
UK: 12/02/2026
US: 10/02/2026
Find out more: https://bit.ly/3Xf0V2v
A highly illustrated history of the Cold War operations of the submarines of the Royal Navy from 1948 to 1990.
UK: 12/02/2026
US: 10/02/2026
Find out more: https://bit.ly/3Xf0V2v
February 7, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Next week we publish Secret Warriors: British Submarines in the Cold War by Paul Brown.
A highly illustrated history of the Cold War operations of the submarines of the Royal Navy from 1948 to 1990.
UK: 12/02/2026
US: 10/02/2026
Find out more: https://bit.ly/3Xf0V2v
A highly illustrated history of the Cold War operations of the submarines of the Royal Navy from 1948 to 1990.
UK: 12/02/2026
US: 10/02/2026
Find out more: https://bit.ly/3Xf0V2v
A small Italian navy pontoon, not self-propelled, of the Orso (bear) class, armed with one 6in gun, in the Lagoon of Grado. (Author's collection)
Image from Italian Adriatic Fleet 1915–18: The fierce naval war with Austria-Hungary.
Available now.
https://bit.ly/49Thoj5
Image from Italian Adriatic Fleet 1915–18: The fierce naval war with Austria-Hungary.
Available now.
https://bit.ly/49Thoj5
February 6, 2026 at 7:02 PM
A small Italian navy pontoon, not self-propelled, of the Orso (bear) class, armed with one 6in gun, in the Lagoon of Grado. (Author's collection)
Image from Italian Adriatic Fleet 1915–18: The fierce naval war with Austria-Hungary.
Available now.
https://bit.ly/49Thoj5
Image from Italian Adriatic Fleet 1915–18: The fierce naval war with Austria-Hungary.
Available now.
https://bit.ly/49Thoj5
New series books! Which ones will you be adding to your collection?
Find out more on the Osprey website: https://bit.ly/4hMKfYw
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Find out more on the Osprey website: https://bit.ly/4hMKfYw
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February 6, 2026 at 11:09 AM
New series books! Which ones will you be adding to your collection?
Find out more on the Osprey website: https://bit.ly/4hMKfYw
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Find out more on the Osprey website: https://bit.ly/4hMKfYw
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Next week we publish American MiG Pilot: Inside the Top Secret USAF “Red Eagles” MiG Squadron by Lt. Col. Rob “Z-Man” Zettel, USAF (ret.).
UK: 12/02/2026
US: 10/02/2026
You can find out more and pre-order your copy here: https://bit.ly/3YbtZIO
#Aviation #History
UK: 12/02/2026
US: 10/02/2026
You can find out more and pre-order your copy here: https://bit.ly/3YbtZIO
#Aviation #History
February 5, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Next week we publish American MiG Pilot: Inside the Top Secret USAF “Red Eagles” MiG Squadron by Lt. Col. Rob “Z-Man” Zettel, USAF (ret.).
UK: 12/02/2026
US: 10/02/2026
You can find out more and pre-order your copy here: https://bit.ly/3YbtZIO
#Aviation #History
UK: 12/02/2026
US: 10/02/2026
You can find out more and pre-order your copy here: https://bit.ly/3YbtZIO
#Aviation #History
War Without Mercy has been reviewed by HMGS!
“this book can also serve as a warning how quickly name calling and altered images and propaganda videos can escalate to much worse. Enjoyed it.”
You can read more here: https://bit.ly/4rDi6br
Order the book: https://bit.ly/47er9sl
“this book can also serve as a warning how quickly name calling and altered images and propaganda videos can escalate to much worse. Enjoyed it.”
You can read more here: https://bit.ly/4rDi6br
Order the book: https://bit.ly/47er9sl
February 5, 2026 at 1:24 PM
War Without Mercy has been reviewed by HMGS!
“this book can also serve as a warning how quickly name calling and altered images and propaganda videos can escalate to much worse. Enjoyed it.”
You can read more here: https://bit.ly/4rDi6br
Order the book: https://bit.ly/47er9sl
“this book can also serve as a warning how quickly name calling and altered images and propaganda videos can escalate to much worse. Enjoyed it.”
You can read more here: https://bit.ly/4rDi6br
Order the book: https://bit.ly/47er9sl
The post of Italy was protected by the substantial tenaille in front of the curtain. The inner face of the tenaille shows the width of the original moat. (Brian Delf © Osprey Publishing)
You can read more about the siege of Rhodes in 'The Man Who Stopped the Sultan'.
You can read more about the siege of Rhodes in 'The Man Who Stopped the Sultan'.
February 4, 2026 at 8:50 PM
The post of Italy was protected by the substantial tenaille in front of the curtain. The inner face of the tenaille shows the width of the original moat. (Brian Delf © Osprey Publishing)
You can read more about the siege of Rhodes in 'The Man Who Stopped the Sultan'.
You can read more about the siege of Rhodes in 'The Man Who Stopped the Sultan'.
"This book is essential reading for all Ricardians wishing to understand the military aspects of the 1487 rebellion."
Stoke Field 1487 has been reviewed in the Ricardian Bulletin, the quarterly magazine of the Richard III Society.
https://bit.ly/3MdKqBX
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Stoke Field 1487 has been reviewed in the Ricardian Bulletin, the quarterly magazine of the Richard III Society.
https://bit.ly/3MdKqBX
#History #Book
February 4, 2026 at 11:54 AM
"This book is essential reading for all Ricardians wishing to understand the military aspects of the 1487 rebellion."
Stoke Field 1487 has been reviewed in the Ricardian Bulletin, the quarterly magazine of the Richard III Society.
https://bit.ly/3MdKqBX
#History #Book
Stoke Field 1487 has been reviewed in the Ricardian Bulletin, the quarterly magazine of the Richard III Society.
https://bit.ly/3MdKqBX
#History #Book
The storming of Mirabello
The surprise achieved by De Vasto is indicated by the fact that the defenders were unable to raise the drawbridge over the moat before the Imperialist arquebusiers were upon them.
From Pavia 1525: The Climax of the Italian Wars
https://bit.ly/4kfvHmM
The surprise achieved by De Vasto is indicated by the fact that the defenders were unable to raise the drawbridge over the moat before the Imperialist arquebusiers were upon them.
From Pavia 1525: The Climax of the Italian Wars
https://bit.ly/4kfvHmM
February 3, 2026 at 4:04 PM
The storming of Mirabello
The surprise achieved by De Vasto is indicated by the fact that the defenders were unable to raise the drawbridge over the moat before the Imperialist arquebusiers were upon them.
From Pavia 1525: The Climax of the Italian Wars
https://bit.ly/4kfvHmM
The surprise achieved by De Vasto is indicated by the fact that the defenders were unable to raise the drawbridge over the moat before the Imperialist arquebusiers were upon them.
From Pavia 1525: The Climax of the Italian Wars
https://bit.ly/4kfvHmM
We are delighted that 'The Rise and Fall of the British Army, 1975–2025' by Ben Barry has been long-listed for the 2025 Templer Medal by the Society for Army Historical Research!
View the announcement: https://bit.ly/4c6VYl2
View the announcement: https://bit.ly/4c6VYl2
February 3, 2026 at 12:19 PM
We are delighted that 'The Rise and Fall of the British Army, 1975–2025' by Ben Barry has been long-listed for the 2025 Templer Medal by the Society for Army Historical Research!
View the announcement: https://bit.ly/4c6VYl2
View the announcement: https://bit.ly/4c6VYl2
February 2026 Book Vote!
This month's book vote sees five Combat Aircraft titles battling for your support. Read the full descriptions and have your say: https://bit.ly/4gK9efo
The winner of last month's New Vanguard vote was German Anti-Tank Guns of World War II with 37% of the vote.
This month's book vote sees five Combat Aircraft titles battling for your support. Read the full descriptions and have your say: https://bit.ly/4gK9efo
The winner of last month's New Vanguard vote was German Anti-Tank Guns of World War II with 37% of the vote.
February 2, 2026 at 5:54 PM
February 2026 Book Vote!
This month's book vote sees five Combat Aircraft titles battling for your support. Read the full descriptions and have your say: https://bit.ly/4gK9efo
The winner of last month's New Vanguard vote was German Anti-Tank Guns of World War II with 37% of the vote.
This month's book vote sees five Combat Aircraft titles battling for your support. Read the full descriptions and have your say: https://bit.ly/4gK9efo
The winner of last month's New Vanguard vote was German Anti-Tank Guns of World War II with 37% of the vote.
An evening in conversation with Lt. Col. Rob ‘Z-Man’ Zettel, Lt Col, USAF (Ret).
Saturday 18th April 2026, 1700 – 2100 Hrs
RAF Museum Midlands, Cosford
'American MiG Pilot: Inside the Top Secret USAF “Red Eagles” MiG Squadron' publishes next week.
https://runway25.com/american-mig-pilot/
Saturday 18th April 2026, 1700 – 2100 Hrs
RAF Museum Midlands, Cosford
'American MiG Pilot: Inside the Top Secret USAF “Red Eagles” MiG Squadron' publishes next week.
https://runway25.com/american-mig-pilot/
February 2, 2026 at 1:47 PM
An evening in conversation with Lt. Col. Rob ‘Z-Man’ Zettel, Lt Col, USAF (Ret).
Saturday 18th April 2026, 1700 – 2100 Hrs
RAF Museum Midlands, Cosford
'American MiG Pilot: Inside the Top Secret USAF “Red Eagles” MiG Squadron' publishes next week.
https://runway25.com/american-mig-pilot/
Saturday 18th April 2026, 1700 – 2100 Hrs
RAF Museum Midlands, Cosford
'American MiG Pilot: Inside the Top Secret USAF “Red Eagles” MiG Squadron' publishes next week.
https://runway25.com/american-mig-pilot/
The Man Who Stopped the Sultan: Gabriele Tadino and the Defence of Europe by Edoardo Albert is available in audio!
You can listen to a sneak peek from Chapter One.
Download your copy from Spotify here: https://bit.ly/3MbNoqG
#Audiobook #History #Book
You can listen to a sneak peek from Chapter One.
Download your copy from Spotify here: https://bit.ly/3MbNoqG
#Audiobook #History #Book
February 1, 2026 at 12:04 PM
The Man Who Stopped the Sultan: Gabriele Tadino and the Defence of Europe by Edoardo Albert is available in audio!
You can listen to a sneak peek from Chapter One.
Download your copy from Spotify here: https://bit.ly/3MbNoqG
#Audiobook #History #Book
You can listen to a sneak peek from Chapter One.
Download your copy from Spotify here: https://bit.ly/3MbNoqG
#Audiobook #History #Book
Today marks the 81st anniversary of the end of the Battle of Hill 170. Today on the blog we have shared an extract from Jungle Commandos: The Battle for Arakan, Burma 1945 by Lucy Betteridge-Dyson.
Image: Hill 170 sixty years after the battle
https://bit.ly/3ZaZxPD
#WWII
Image: Hill 170 sixty years after the battle
https://bit.ly/3ZaZxPD
#WWII
January 31, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Today marks the 81st anniversary of the end of the Battle of Hill 170. Today on the blog we have shared an extract from Jungle Commandos: The Battle for Arakan, Burma 1945 by Lucy Betteridge-Dyson.
Image: Hill 170 sixty years after the battle
https://bit.ly/3ZaZxPD
#WWII
Image: Hill 170 sixty years after the battle
https://bit.ly/3ZaZxPD
#WWII
The Balkan Wargamer has reviewed 'Ground Forces in the Korean War 1950–53 (2)'.
"This is really a book for modellers."
Read more: https://bit.ly/3NP3nvl
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"This is really a book for modellers."
Read more: https://bit.ly/3NP3nvl
#History #Books #MilitaryHistory #KoreanWar
Korean War - US forces
I got interested in the Korean War when researching the Turkish units that fought there for my books on the Cyprus conflict. Two new Ospreys...
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January 31, 2026 at 12:56 PM
The Balkan Wargamer has reviewed 'Ground Forces in the Korean War 1950–53 (2)'.
"This is really a book for modellers."
Read more: https://bit.ly/3NP3nvl
#History #Books #MilitaryHistory #KoreanWar
"This is really a book for modellers."
Read more: https://bit.ly/3NP3nvl
#History #Books #MilitaryHistory #KoreanWar
THE ROMAN FLEET DESTROYS THE OSTROGOTHIC NAVY AT THE BATTLE OF SENA GALLICA, WINTER 551 AD.
Art from Imperial Roman Warships 193–565 AD, illustrated by Giuseppe Rava.
https://bit.ly/4qj9E00
#Rome #History #Art #Books
Art from Imperial Roman Warships 193–565 AD, illustrated by Giuseppe Rava.
https://bit.ly/4qj9E00
#Rome #History #Art #Books
January 30, 2026 at 6:38 PM
THE ROMAN FLEET DESTROYS THE OSTROGOTHIC NAVY AT THE BATTLE OF SENA GALLICA, WINTER 551 AD.
Art from Imperial Roman Warships 193–565 AD, illustrated by Giuseppe Rava.
https://bit.ly/4qj9E00
#Rome #History #Art #Books
Art from Imperial Roman Warships 193–565 AD, illustrated by Giuseppe Rava.
https://bit.ly/4qj9E00
#Rome #History #Art #Books
Mark Lardas, author of 'U-Boat vs Royal Navy Capital Ship,' will be giving an online talk on 17th February at 7pm.
How the Royal Navy lost two battleships and three aircraft carriers to German U-boats during 1939–42.
Reserve your spot for free: https://bit.ly/4pGcyeS
How the Royal Navy lost two battleships and three aircraft carriers to German U-boats during 1939–42.
Reserve your spot for free: https://bit.ly/4pGcyeS
On the Line with Historian & Author Mark Lardas - U-Boat v RN Capital Ship
How the Royal Navy lost two battleships and three aircraft carriers to German U-boats during 1939–42.
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January 30, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Mark Lardas, author of 'U-Boat vs Royal Navy Capital Ship,' will be giving an online talk on 17th February at 7pm.
How the Royal Navy lost two battleships and three aircraft carriers to German U-boats during 1939–42.
Reserve your spot for free: https://bit.ly/4pGcyeS
How the Royal Navy lost two battleships and three aircraft carriers to German U-boats during 1939–42.
Reserve your spot for free: https://bit.ly/4pGcyeS
In this video learn about the new innovations that changed the way warfare was conducted in the 16th century.
Happy Publication Day to The Man Who Stopped the Sultan: Gabriele Tadino and the Defence of Europe by Edoardo Albert.
#History #Books #OttomanEmpire
Happy Publication Day to The Man Who Stopped the Sultan: Gabriele Tadino and the Defence of Europe by Edoardo Albert.
#History #Books #OttomanEmpire
January 29, 2026 at 4:33 PM
In this video learn about the new innovations that changed the way warfare was conducted in the 16th century.
Happy Publication Day to The Man Who Stopped the Sultan: Gabriele Tadino and the Defence of Europe by Edoardo Albert.
#History #Books #OttomanEmpire
Happy Publication Day to The Man Who Stopped the Sultan: Gabriele Tadino and the Defence of Europe by Edoardo Albert.
#History #Books #OttomanEmpire
This dramatic photograph almost certainly shows Hiryu launching her dive-bomber squadron at about 1100 on June 4. (Imperial Japanese Navy, now in the Public Domain)
Image from Midway: The Pacific War’s Most Famous Battle by Mark Stille. Now in paperback.
https://bit.ly/3MKmma0
Image from Midway: The Pacific War’s Most Famous Battle by Mark Stille. Now in paperback.
https://bit.ly/3MKmma0
January 28, 2026 at 8:35 PM
This dramatic photograph almost certainly shows Hiryu launching her dive-bomber squadron at about 1100 on June 4. (Imperial Japanese Navy, now in the Public Domain)
Image from Midway: The Pacific War’s Most Famous Battle by Mark Stille. Now in paperback.
https://bit.ly/3MKmma0
Image from Midway: The Pacific War’s Most Famous Battle by Mark Stille. Now in paperback.
https://bit.ly/3MKmma0
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January 28, 2026 at 11:31 AM
Want to be kept up to date with the latest Osprey news?
We have a range of newsletters specially designed to bring you the information you want and leave out the stuff that you don’t. Take a look at the options on our website here: https://bit.ly/4dcvv2D
#History #Books
We have a range of newsletters specially designed to bring you the information you want and leave out the stuff that you don’t. Take a look at the options on our website here: https://bit.ly/4dcvv2D
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Stirling Bridge – the Scots attack the English Vanguard, September 11th, 1297
Art from CAM 117 Stirling Bridge and Falkirk 1297–98: William Wallace’s rebellion, illustrated by Angus McBride.
https://bit.ly/4c0u0au
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Art from CAM 117 Stirling Bridge and Falkirk 1297–98: William Wallace’s rebellion, illustrated by Angus McBride.
https://bit.ly/4c0u0au
#History #Books #WilliamWallace #EdwardI
January 27, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Stirling Bridge – the Scots attack the English Vanguard, September 11th, 1297
Art from CAM 117 Stirling Bridge and Falkirk 1297–98: William Wallace’s rebellion, illustrated by Angus McBride.
https://bit.ly/4c0u0au
#History #Books #WilliamWallace #EdwardI
Art from CAM 117 Stirling Bridge and Falkirk 1297–98: William Wallace’s rebellion, illustrated by Angus McBride.
https://bit.ly/4c0u0au
#History #Books #WilliamWallace #EdwardI