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€ 17.00 OBK17 |
OBK17 - “Knight Hospitaller” (2) By David Nicolle. The Hospitallers were the first of the Secular Crusading Orders to be created. They played a major role in the military struggle between Christendom and the Islamic World throughout the medieval and early modern periods. Like the other Military Orders, they played a significant cultural, political and economic role within the Christian Empire itself. <<<<<< € 17.00 |
€ 17.00 OBK18
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OBK18 - “Knight of Outremer” By David Nicolle. In this, the first book in the English language to objectively study the knights of the Latin East, David Nicolle presents a well-balanced and informed account of the Western warriors who defended the Crusader territories for so long. Outremer, as medieval westerners called the remaining Latin or Catholic enclaves in the eastern Mediterranean. € 17.00 >>>>> |
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€ 20.00 OBK19 |
OBK19 - “Marengo 1800” By David Hollins. Melas, the Austrian commander, launched a surprise attack on the morning of 14 June. The attack initially drove the French back to Marengo village and, despite committing the Consular Guard, by 3pm the French were retreating. The wounded Melas left the field to his Chief-of-Staff, Zach. The timely arrival of Desaix's Division led by Kellerman's cavalry and the 9e Légère threw the Austrians into confusion, turned the battle in Napoleon's favor. <<<<<<< € 20.00 |
€ 15.00 OBK20 |
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OBK20 - “Napoleon’s Italian Troops” By Otto von Pivka. In 1796-1800 Napoleon saw that northern Italy was ripe for revolution. French victories in 1798 and 1800 secured his hold on the area, and he at once began reorganizing the many small states into units more suitable for his military and dynastic ambitions. € 15.00 >>>>> |
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€ 15.00 OBK21 |
OBK21 - “Napoleon’s Campaigns in Italy” By Philip Haythornthwaite. During the French Revolutionary Wars, fighting took place on the Franco-Italian frontier, due to the presence there of France's enemies (i.e. the Austro-Hungarians). Supported by detailed illustrations, this title examines Napoleon's campaigns in Italy, and the uniforms of his soldiers. <<<< € 15.00 |
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OBK22 - “The Italian Army of WWI” By David Nicolle. Italy and the Great Army; Chronology; Mobilization, Strength & character; line Infantry; Elite & Specialist units; Weapons; Cavalry & Mechanized troops; technical troops; Support troops; Colonial & naval troops; Select bibliography; The majority of her battles took place on the frozen slopes of the Alps, including the numerous battles of the Isonzo; € 15.00 >>>>>>>> |
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€ 15.00 OBK23 |
OBK23 - “The Italian Invasion of Abyssinia 1935-36” By David Nicolle. Fascist Italy's imperial pretensions in East Africa, and vengeful memories of a 19th century defeat, led her into this aggressive campaign, which helped spark off World War II. This title includes fascinating illustrations of colorful and little-known uniforms and rare photographs. <<<<<< € 15.00 |
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OBK24 - “The Italian Army 1940-45” (1) By Philip Jowett. This the first in a detailed three-part study includes a summary of the campaigns, and details of the organization, uniforms, weapons and equipment of Army, MVSN and auxiliary troops in Southern France, Greece, Yugoslavia and Russia. € 15.00 >>>>>>>>>> |
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€ 15.00 OBK25 |
OBK25 - “The Italian Army 1940-45” (2) By Philip Jowett. This, the second book of a three-part study, covers the organization, uniforms and insignia of the Italian troops committed to both the North African campaign, and the often neglected East African fighting of 1940-41, including the colorful colonial units. <<<<<<< € 15.00 |
€ 15.00 OBK26 
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OBK26 - “The Italian Army 1940-45” (3) By Philip Jowett. This final book in our three-volume series on WWII Italian Army organization, uniforms and equipment covers the division of Italy's forces after the Armistice of 1943. The book examines both regular and irregular forces fighting for the Allied and Axis causes. € 15.00 >>>>>> |
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€ 15.00 OBK27 |
OBK27 - “Axis Forces in Yugoslavia 1941-45” By Nigel Thomas. Following the invasion of Yugoslavia Axis forces quickly seized the principal towns - but in the countryside a vicious and complex guerrilla war was brewing. German, Italian, Croatian, Serbian, Montenegrin, Bulgarian, Macedonian, and Slovenian Axis units are covered here. <<<<<< € 15.00 |
€ 15.00 OBK28 
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OBK28 - “Axis Cavalry in WWII” By Jeffrey Fowler. While Germany was fielding the most advanced tanks and aircraft in the world, on the vast steppes of the USSR the German Army was still sending large units of horsed cavalry into battle - as were many of their allies. This title describes and illustrates in fascinating detail this apparent historical anomaly. € 15.00 >>>>>> |
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€ 19.00 OBK29 |
OBK29 - “Operation Compass 1940” By Jon Latimer. Operation Compass was originally envisaged as a spoiling attack and reconnaissance designed to disrupt the Italian forces in Egypt. In less than two months British and Indian forces swept 500 miles along the coast of North Africa, destroyed nine Italian divisions. <<<<< € 19.00 |
€ 19.00 OBK30 
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OBK30 - By Giorgio Apostolo. Flying aircraft such as the Macchi 200-202, Fiat G.50 and biplane Fiat CR.42, the Italian pilots were recognized by their Allied counterparts as brave opponents blessed with sound flying abilities, but employing under-gunned and underpowered equipment. Nevertheless, they still produced 102 pilots who qualified as aces by scoring five or more kills. € 19.00 >>>>>>> |
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€ 30.00 OBK31 |
OBK31 - “Air war in Northern Italy” Dogfights in the skies of northern Italy between the Allied air force and those of Aviazione Nazionale Repubblicana and Luftwaffe. English text. Bilingual photo captions. Rich photographic documentation. Format: 230 x 230 cm. 220 pages. Color illustrations and black & white photos. <<<<<<<<< € 30.00 |
€ 20.00 OBK32 |
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OBK32 - "Ali d'Italia" series dedicated entirely on Italian war planes of WWII. Text is bilingual, English and Italian. Either 48 to 64 glossy pages and soft cover with beautiful full color illustrations, plane profiles and diagrams in different views. Technical info also taken from the original use and maintenance manuals. May original period photos, largely unedited. A must have book for the serious modeler and student of military history! >>Cover shown for book #5 which deals with the reliable bomber/reconnaissance hydroplane CANT Z506. 48 pages. € 20.00 >>>>>> |
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€ 25.00 OBK33 |
OBK33 - "Ali d'Italia" series dedicated entirely on Italian war planes of WWII. Text is bilingual, English and Italian. Either 48 to 64 glossy pages with beautiful full color illustrations, plane profiles and diagrams in different views. Technical info also taken from the original use and maintenance manuals. May original period photos, largely unedited. A must have book for the serious modeler and student of military history! <<Cover shown for book #8 on the Macchi MC200, fighter plane known as the "Saetta". 56 pages. <<<< € 25.00 |
€ 25.00 OBK34 
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OBK34 - "Ali d'Italia" series dedicated entirely on Italian war planes of WWII. Text is bilingual, English and Italian. Either 48 to 64 glossy pages with beautiful full color illustrations, plane profiles and diagrams in different views. Technical info also taken from the original use and maintenance manuals. May original period photos, largely unedited. A must have book for the serious modeler and student of military history! >>Cover shown for book #7 on the Ba 65 dive bomber. 48 pages. € 25.00 >>>>> |
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€ 25.00 OBK35 |
OBK35 - "Ali d'Italia" series dedicated entirely on Italian war planes of WWII. Text is bilingual, English and Italian. Either 48 to 64 glossy pages with beautiful full color illustrations, plane profiles and diagrams in different views. Technical info also taken from the original use and maintenance manuals. May original period photos, largely unedited. A must have book for the serious modeler and student of military history! <<Cover shown for book #2 on the Macchi MC 202 "Folgore" (Lightning) the best Italian fighter able to down even the best the Allies could throw at it. 56 pages. <<<<< € 25.00 |
€ 25.00 OBK36
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OBK36 - "Ali d'Italia" series dedicated entirely on Italian war planes of WWII. Text is bilingual, English and Italian. Either 48 to 64 glossy pages with beautiful full color illustrations, plane profiles and diagrams in different views. Technical info also taken from the original use and maintenance manuals. May original period photos, largely unedited. A must have book for the serious modeler and student of military history! >>Cover shown for book #1 deals with the highly maneuverable CR42 fighter biplane "Falco" (Hawk), by 1942 relegated to recon missions. 48 pages. € 25.00 >>>>> |
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€ 25.00 OBK37 |
OBK37 - "Ali d'Italia" series dedicated entirely on Italian war planes of WWII. Text is bilingual, English and Italian. Either 48 to 64 glossy pages with beautiful full color illustrations, plane profiles and diagrams in different views. Technical info also taken from the original use and maintenance manuals. May original period photos, largely unedited. A must have book for the serious modeler and student of military history! <<Cover shown for book #6 on the FIAT G50 "Freccia" (Arrow) which operated on all fronts. 48 pages. <<< € 25.00 |
€ 25.00 OBK38 |
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OBK38 - "Ali d'Italia" series dedicated entirely on Italian war planes of WWII. Text is bilingual, English and Italian. Either 48 to 64 glossy pages with beautiful full color illustrations, plane profiles and diagrams in different views. Technical info also taken from the original use and maintenance manuals. May original period photos, largely unedited. A must have book for the serious modeler and student of military history! >>Cover shown for book #10 on the very successful but produced in very small quantities, saw a lot of action inside the RSI fighting the Allies between 1943-45. 56 pages. € 25.00 >>>>> |
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€ 25.00 OBK39 |
OBK39 - "Ali d'Italia" series dedicated entirely on Italian war planes of WWII. Text is bilingual, English and Italian. Either 48 to 64 glossy pages with beautiful full color illustrations, plane profiles and diagrams in different views. Technical info also taken from the original use and maintenance manuals. May original period photos, largely unedited. A must have book for the serious modeler and student of military history! <<Cover shown for book #3 deals with the Reggiane RE 2001, one of the best WW2 fighter planes. 48 pages. <<< € 25.00 |
€ 25.00 OBK40 |
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OBK40 - "Ali d'Italia" series dedicated entirely on Italian war planes of WWII. Text is bilingual, English and Italian. Either 48 to 64 glossy pages with beautiful full color illustrations, plane profiles and diagrams in different views. Technical info also taken from the original use and maintenance manuals. May original period photos, largely unedited. A must have book for the serious modeler and student of military history! >>Cover shown for book #16 On the Reggiane RE 2005, the improved version if produced in significant quantities could have affected the course of the war. 56 pages. € 25.00 >>>>> |
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