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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
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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February 14, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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Establishing the island fortress of Sviyazhsk, would prove a crucial step towards securing the supply lines for operations down the Volga against Kazan and later Astrakhan. Wikimedia Commons

Image from CAM 426 Siege of Kazan 1552, available this month.

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island fortress of Sviyazhsk
February 13, 2026 at 6:59 PM
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'Heinkel He 219 Units' has been featured by The Aviation Geek Club.

"Originally conceived as a high-performance reconnaissance aircraft, the Heinkel He 219 Uhu (“Eagle-Owl”) went on to become the Luftwaffe‘s only purpose-built night fighter."

Read more: https://bit.ly/3Od1RDe
The first operational military aircraft equipped with ejection seat: Luftwaffe Heinkel He 219 WWII night fighter
The first operational military aircraft equipped with ejection seat: Luftwaffe Heinkel He 219 WWII night fighter
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February 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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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%.
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February 12, 2026 at 5:54 PM
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It's publication day for three books!

American MiG Pilot by Lt. Col. Rob “Z-Man” Zettel, USAF (ret.).

Secret Warriors by Paul Brown.

Turning The Tide by Thomas McKelvey Cleaver is now also available in paperback.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/3WoqHSw

#Books #History
book cover of American Mig Pilot. There is a roundel that reads out now. book cover of secret warriors. Text underneath reads out now. The book cover has a photo of a submarine The book Turning the tide in ebook, audio and paperback format. The text underneath reads available now.
February 12, 2026 at 1:25 PM
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Next month we publish 'The House of War' by Simon Mayall in paperback.

A powerful history of the most significant military clashes between Islam and Christendom over the 1,300 years of the Muslim caliphate.

UK: 12/03/2026
US: 10/03/2026

https://bit.ly/4aaNW9t
it should be essential reading for diplomats, military leaders and politicians. General Sir Patrick Sanders. Book cover of The House of War by Simon Mayall is underneath the review,
February 11, 2026 at 8:52 PM
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"This excellent book has plenty to offer the wargamer and naval history buff, covering the subject for the first time in English."

Italian Adriatic Fleet 1915-18 has been reviewed by The Balkan Wargamer.

https://bit.ly/4arKzKa

#History #WWII #Navy #Ships
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February 11, 2026 at 12:12 PM
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Next month we publish Vikings: Culture of Discovery and Plunder.

UK: 26/03/2026
US: 24/03/2026

You can find out more here: https://bit.ly/4p2o6d4

#Vikings #History #Books
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February 10, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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Tiger II vs IS-2, 10/02/1945

Tiger IIs, with support from Escort Battalion zbV Reichsführer-SS, stopped a Soviet assault on the Arnswalde perimeter at Kähnsfelde.

From King Tiger vs IS-2: Operation Solstice, illustrated by Jim Laurier and Peter Dennis.
https://bit.ly/3MzsOkb
Art showing soldiers running across a field alongside tanks
February 10, 2026 at 2:05 PM
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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.

Find out more about the book: https://bit.ly/3X5rZBe
#History #Books #Rhodes #Siege #Sultan #Ottomans
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February 9, 2026 at 6:50 PM
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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
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February 9, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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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
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February 8, 2026 at 6:20 PM
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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
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February 8, 2026 at 11:58 AM
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Confrontation at Philomelion

Art from Byzantine Soldier vs Seljuk Warrior: Manzikert to Myriokephalon, 1071–1176, illustrated by Giuseppe Rava. Publishes later this month.

#Art #Medieval #History #Books
artwork showing the Confrontation at Philomelion. In the foreground is cavalry. In the background you can see a line of soldiers with their shields in front of them
February 7, 2026 at 6:58 PM
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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
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February 7, 2026 at 12:35 PM
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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
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February 6, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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New series books! Which ones will you be adding to your collection?

Find out more on the Osprey website: https://bit.ly/4hMKfYw

#Books #History #MilitaryHistory
February 6, 2026 at 11:09 AM
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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
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February 5, 2026 at 6:13 PM
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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
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February 5, 2026 at 1:24 PM
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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'.
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February 4, 2026 at 8:50 PM
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"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
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February 4, 2026 at 11:54 AM
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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
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Art showing The storming of Mirabello. In the art you can see soldiers firing.
February 3, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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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
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February 3, 2026 at 12:19 PM
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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.
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February 2, 2026 at 5:54 PM
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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/
February 2, 2026 at 1:47 PM