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This book is aimed at assisting those new or unfamiliar with historical figure modeling and wargaming by providing them with a range of simple tips and techniques to assist them in putting together good looking collections using methods that won't take an age.

As John Sadler reveals in this highly readable study, Hotspur was a much more varied and interesting character than his narrow reputation for headstrong attack and rebellion suggests.

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was formed in 1949 to counter the Soviet Union. In response the Soviets assembled and dominated the Warsaw Pact in 1954. The mainstay of both alliances' ground forces were their main battle tanks (MBTs). Initially both sides relied on Second World War tanks; in NATO's case the Sherman medium tank and its successor the M26 Pershing together with the British Centurion and the heavy Conqueror. The Soviets originally fielded the T-34-85 medium tank and the IS-2 and IS-3 heavy tank replaced by the T-10. Next came the T-54 followed by the T-55 and 155mm armed T-63 (1965). The T-64, T-72 and T-80 all with 122mm main armament, were the last Soviet MBTs of the Cold War. By contrast, NATO nations increasingly deployed a range of MBTs; the widely used American Patton series (M46 through M48), British Chieftain (1963) and Challenger (1982), French AMX-13 (1950) and AMX-30. From 1963 the Bundeswehr was equipped with the homegrown Leopard 1, and later, 2 (1979) MBTs. The US M60 series, M1 Abrams (1980), and more MBTs and variants are covered in expert detail in this superbly illustrated book. Written by leading military equipment expert and much published author, Michael Green, NATO and Warsaw Pact Tanks of the Cold War covers all Cold War Soviet/Warsaw Pact, U.S., British, French and German main battle tanks. It is an authoritative text covering technical data and deployments involved, and will appeal to equipment buffs, modelers, and war gamers. Green describes numerous variants and fully captions the superb images portrayed in this book.

John Wenlock, first Lord Wenlock, was a leading diplomat, courtier and soldier during the Wars of the Roses whose remarkable career offers us a fascinating insight into one of the most turbulent periods in English medieval history.

Explores the full story of Hawkers' jet aircraft development programmes that ultimately led to the design of the Hawker Hunter.

Mike Roberts reveals how Alexander the Great's Macedonian homeland benefitted so little from the remarkable empire he built and explains its remarkably rapid decline following the conqueror's death. Alexander's overreaching ambition is blamed.

Features an array of engaging black and white images from wartime archives, telling the story of the North American P-51 Mustang in words and pictures.

Through the words of the Medical Officers themselves, some of the detail of what really happened on the Death Railway, for good or ill, is revealed here.

In this alternate history exploring the end of the Second World War, Jim Mangi examines what might have happened if the atomic bombs had been ready earlier than they actually were.

The only first-hand account of this period and operational theatre flown by the RAF's Sunderland Flying Boats. Outstanding historical photographsWell written with a wealth of technical and operational techniques from the period.

The history of fast attack craft is a perennial favourite amongst naval enthusiasts. New, affordable paperback edition. Large selection of rare photographs.

Extensive use of the unpublished papers of Lydia Becker, other suffragists and suffrage societies.

The second part of a comprehensive history of British submarines. Contains all the sophisticated analysis for which the author is so well known.

The Viking Saint. Half-brother to Harald Hardrada, Olaf was himself a Viking of some repute.He led an attack on London destroying London bridge in the process and took part in many other raids. Converted to Christianity he returned to Norway intent on uniting it into a single Kingdom, which he succeeded in doing by 1016.He is credited with the Christianization of Norway, though this was not completed until after his deathHe was defeated by internal enemies at Helgea in 1026, exiled in 1029 as Cnut invaded, then killed in battle by Cnuts forces when trying to return.He was posthumously dubbed Norways Perpetual King and canonized

Then and Now.

A Weapon Fit to Kill a King. The most extensive history of the crossbow to be published in a hundred yearsFocuses in fascinating detail on the technical history of the crossbow and its developmentDescribes crossbow tactics and how they were deployed in medieval battles and siegesExamines the depiction of the crossbow in medieval art, myth and legend

Ships Strategy and Operations 1870 1918. The first complete overview of the French Navy of this period covering ships, weapons, organisation and building programmes Destined to become a classic reference work for this period lllustrated with a large number of rare photographs

Continues the successful Armies of the Past series.

Her Favourites and Her Fighting Men. Explores the later years of Elizabeth Is reign through the lives of her key favourites, who she surrounded herself with at court and elsewhere in a refined game of courtly love.These were ambitious men, who operated on uneven, even uncomfortable, ground of eroticised political standing and were played off one another with half promises of financial or political preferment.Walter Raleigh, Charles Blount, Robert Devereux, and Sir Francis Vere played crucial roles in the twilight years of the Virgin Queens reign.Notable figures, spies, explorers, great military leaders

A superb first hand infantrymans account of life and death on the Western Front 1915-1918.Stanley Spencer fought at the Somme and on Vimy Ridge to name but two major battles.A true fighting mans memoir written with candour and humour.Will appeal strongly to Great War enthusiasts and those who wish to gain a better understanding of life in the trenches

of the Second World War. Summary of the historical background Full details of types, variations and modifications Colour reference for paint schemes Gallery of photographs of outstanding models Critical reviews of available kits Sources of further information from books to websites

The Crucial Years 194953. The Malayan Emergency was a unique military success against Communist insurgency. Fought over 12 years in most demanding terrain and climate. The Suffolks played a key role at the most critical period. Superb contemporary images and personal accounts of soldiers involved.

A Reference to the Men Aircraft Operational History. Includes Commanders, Aircraft, Orders of Battle, Group overviews, airfields, squadron histories, a reading list and a heritage trail.A unique approach containing all the fundamental information the aviation enthusiast or historian is likely to require.Over 200 illustrations and colour profiles of aircraft.

Features a wealth of first-hand testimony drawn from pilots who flew the outstanding Hawker Hunter.A highly revered aircraft, the Hunter was retired from service in July 2001. But its legend lives on, with 114 potentially airworthy airframes located in fourteen countries around the world.It was employed in a diverse array of roles, from reconnaissance to ground attack to formation aerobatic performance. All roles are celebrated in this publication.