Publications

MAA534 - Armies of the Italian-Turkish War

This title chronicles and illustrates Italy's conquest of Libya during the Italian-Turkish War, which involved not only the armies and navies of both sides, but also a number of tribal insurgents, and had major implications for both World Wars.In the...

MAA537 - The Numidians 300 BC–AD 300

This fascinating study combines the latest archaeological research with an analysis of the available literary and non-literary evidence to examine the organization, equipment, and tactics of the Numidian warriors who fought in conflicts across the...

MAA539 - Belgian Waffen-SS Legions & Brigades, 1941–1944: Wallonie, Wallonien, Flandern & Langemarck

At the start of the German occupation of Belgium in May 1940, Flemish recruits from northern Belgium – considered by the Nazis to be 'Germanic' – were accepted individually into Waffen-SS units. After Hitler's invasion of the USSR in June 1941,...

MAA542 - Yugoslav Armies 1941-45

This volume describes, lists, and illustrates the several combatant forces raised in Yugoslavia during World War II. In March 1941, an anti-German coup in the Kingdom of Yugoslavia prompted Hitler to order an invasion using allied Italian, Hungarian,...

MAA543 - German Troops in the American Revolution (2)

Fully illustrated, this is the second volume in a detailed study of the German auxiliary troops who fought for Britain in the American Revolutionary War. During the American Revolutionary War (1775–83), German auxiliary troops provided a vital element of...

MAA544 - Italian Colonial Troops 1882-1960

A complete illustrated study of the varied range of Italian colonial units who served in East and North Africa. Italy only unified as a nation in 1870 and was late, and therefore impatient, in the 'scramble' for Africa. An initial foothold in...

MAA545 - Medieval Indian Armies (1): Hindu, Buddhist and Jain

This fully illustrated study explores the armies of the Hindu, Buddhist and Jain states within what are now India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal during the period AD 500–1500, as well as Afghanistan until the early 13th century AD. Following...

MAA546 - The Red Army 1922-41: From Civil War to Barbarossa

This study explores the organization, history and uniforms of the Soviet Red Army during the 20 years between its victory in the Civil War and the invasion of the USSR by Germany in 1941. The two decades following the Bolshevik victory over the 'Whites'...

MAA547 - Roman Army Units in The Eastern Province (2): 3rd Century AD

Drawing upon the latest literary and archaeological research, this is an in-depth study of the Roman Army units based in the Eastern Provinces during the turbulent third century of the Roman Empire.In this book, eminent Roman historian, Dr Raffaele...

MAA549 - The Dacians and Getae at War: 4th Century BC– 2nd Century AD

This intriguing book describes the Romans' formidably warlike enemies in modern Romania and Bulgaria – their 'most illustrated' opponents, thanks to friezes on Trajan's Column and carvings on Trajan's Adamklissi monument. Formidable warriors, able to...

MAA550 - The Dutch–Indonesian War 1945–49: Armies of the Indonesian War of Independence

Highly detailed and colourful, this account illustrates the struggle of Indonesian forces in their War of Independence against the Netherlands, following the surrender of occupying Japanese forces in 1945. Following on from MAA 521 Royal Netherlands East...

MAA551 - Ottoman Armies 1820–1914

This book describes and illustrates the armies of the embattled Ottoman Turkish Empire involved in 19th-century wars during the Empire's long spiral of decline. During the so called 'long 19th century', between the end of the Napoleonic Wars in 1815 and...

MAA552 - Medieval Indian Armies (2): Indo-Islamic Forces, 7th–Early 16th Centuries

This illustrated study investigates the Indo-Islamic fighting men of South Asia from the 7th century AD to the Mughal conquest of the 16th century. From 1206, much of what is now India as well as parts of Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal were ruled by a...

MAA553 - The Union Army 1861–65 (1): The Regular Army and the Territories

This fully illustrated study investigates the uniforms and equipment of the US regular troops and volunteers from the territories fighting for the Union during the American Civil War. During the American Civil War, the United States Army, pitted against...

MAA554 - Czechoslovak Armies 1939–45

Featuring rare photos, detailed colour illustrations and insignia tables, this study explores the contribution made by Czech and Slovak troops fighting alongside Allied forces during World War II. Following the Anglo-French failure at the Munich...

MAA555 - The Union Army 1861–65 (2): Eastern and New England States

This book describes and illustrates the uniforms and personal equipment of the troops fielded by the Eastern and New England states that fought for the Union during the American Civil War. During 1861–65, the United States Army, pitted against the forces...

MAA556 - Germany’s French Allies 1941–45

A fully illustrated study of the Wehrmacht's French volunteer units and their actions on the Eastern Front and in North Africa during World War II. It is little known that, in late 1941, French volunteer units were among Wehrmacht troops defending...

MAA557 - Roman Army Units in the Western Provinces (3): 4th–5th Centuries AD

A fully illustrated account of the large-scale reformation of the Roman Army from the reign of Diocletian to the fall of the Western Empire in AD 476. After the 50-year chaos of the mid-3rd century AD, Emperor Diocletian (r. AD 284–305) and his...

MAA560 - Ground Forces in the Korean War 1950–53 (1): The North Korean People’s Army and the Chinese People’s Volunteer Army

Featuring full-color artwork, this book describes and illustrates the Chinese and North Korean troops who fought US and UN forces in Korea during 1950–53. In June 1950, North Korean forces armed and equipped by the Soviet Union invaded South Korea,...

MAA561 - Ground Forces in the Korean War 1950–53 (2): The US Army and US Marine Corps

This study of the evolving uniforms and personal equipment used by US ground forces in the Korean War features new full-color artwork and previously unpublished photographs. In June 1950, US soldiers and Marines deployed in the Korean War were dressed...

MAA562 - Partisan Warfare in Greece 1941–44

This fully illustrated study examines the German, Italian and Bulgarian occupation forces in Greece during 1941–44 as well as those of the two Greek Resistance organizations. Italy's failed invasion of Greece in 1940–41 led to the German invasion of...

MAA563 - Central European Wars 1918–21: Revolutions and Border Wars in the Former AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN EMPIRE

Depicts the forces involved in uprisings and border conflicts after the break-up of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The Austro-Hungarian Empire during World War I had included peoples of German, Hungarian, Polish, Czech, Slovakian, Serbian, Bosnian and...

MAA564 - Armies of Justinian the Great, AD 527–65

A fully illustrated study of the 6th-century campaigns that saw the Byzantine Empire largely reconquer the Mediterranean, examining Emperor Justinian I's generals and troops in detail. While the Germanic invasions of 5th century destroyed the Western...

MAA565 - The United States Navy 1914–18

An illustrated study of the organization, training, tactics, and operations of the US Navy during World War I, both before and after the US formally joined the Entente Powers.In 1914, the US Navy was the third-largest navy in the world. Although World...

MAA566 - The Indian Army at War 1947–99

This absorbing study describes and illustrates the Indian Army forces that fought in five wars during the second half of the 20th century. The Indian Army is the world's largest volunteer army, with an enviable history and tradition of valour and...

MAA567 - Seleucid Armies 312–63 BC

This colourful study describes and illustrates the troops of the Seleucid Empire in West Asia throughout its turbulent 250-year existence. Founded by the Macedonian general Seleucus I Nicator in 312 BC in the wake of the death of Alexander the Great 11...

MAA568 - Renaissance Polish Armies 1492–1569

This fully illustrated study assesses the armies of Poland at war in the first half of the 16th century, during the transition from feudal to standing forces. Against a background of almost continual warfare, the 80 years after 1492 witnessed the slow...

Marine Corps Jet Fighters

The United States Marine Corps has a proud history of flying fast, well-equipped and powerful jet fighters in support of its troops on the ground. Having started out with McDonnell’s basic FH-1 Phantom, the Marines soon received much more capable jets...

Mastering Metal Painting - English Edition

Model Art Mastering Metal Painting | English Edition

MBT Modern Battle Tanks - English

Middle East at War 45: Syrian Conflagration The Syrian Civil War, 2011-2013 [Revised Edition]

The Syrian Civil War experienced an entirely unexpected transformation during its first two years. It started as unrest and a series of mass demonstrations within the Syrian population in the context of wider protest movements in the Middle East and...

Middle East at War 49: Al-Hussein Iraqi Indigenous Conventional Arms Projects, 1980-2003

Always at the forefront of Arab states when it came to the development of its armed forces and armament industry, during the 1970s Iraq embarked on an ambitious program of becoming self-sufficient in production of almost all equipment and ammunition...

Middle East at War: 75 Years of the Israeli Air Force : Volume 2 - The Last Half Century, 1973 to 2023

In May 2023, Israel will be celebrating the 75th anniversary of its founding as a state, and also the 75th anniversary of the establishment of its air force. The maturation of what was once the Israel Defense Force/Air Force (IDF/AF), and since 2005 is...

Middle East at War: 75 Years of the Israeli Air Force Volume 3 - Training, Combat Support, Special Operations, Naval Operations, and Air Defences, 1948-2023

The Israeli Air Force grew from humble beginnings to one of the largest and most experienced air combat teams in the world. This came through several major and minor wars with its Arab neighbors, almost continuous military actions short of war, and...

Middle East at War: 75 Years of the Israeli Air Force: Volume 1 - The First Quarter of a Century, 1948-1973

In May 2023, Israel will be celebrating the 75th anniversary of its founding as a state, and also the 75th anniversary of the establishment of its air force.The maturation of what was once the Israel Defense Force/Air Force (IDF/AF), and since 2005 is...

Middle East at War: Air Power and the Arab World 1909-1955 : Volume 2 - Military Flying Services in the Arab Countries, 1916-1918

At a time when multiple wars are raging across much of the Middle East, it is almost forgotten that it was Abu al-Qasim Abbas ibn Firnas ibn Wirdas at-Takurni – an Andalusian inventor, physician and engineer – who was the first person to undertake...

Middle East at War: Air Power and the Arab World 1909-1955 Volume 11 The First Arab-Israeli War 1 June - 31 August 1948

Volume 11 of the Air Power and the Arab World, 1909-1955 mini-series continues the story of the men and machines of the first half century of military aviation in the Arab world. It focuses upon combat operations during the period of the Palestine War...

Middle East at War: Air Power and the Arab World 1909-1955 Volume 12 The First Arab-Israeli War 1 September 1948 - 15 March 1949

Volume 12 of the Air Power and the Arab World, 1909-1955 mini-series continues the story of the men and machines of the first half century of military aviation in the Arab world. It focuses upon combat operations during the period of the Palestine War...

Middle East at War: Air Power and the Arab World 1909-1955: Volume 1 - Military Flying Services in Arab Countries, 1909-1918

At a time when multiple wars are raging across much of the Middle East, it is almost forgotten that it was Abu al-Qasim Abbas ibn Firnas ibn Wirdas at-Takurni – an Andalusian inventor, physician and engineer – who was the first person to undertake...

Middle East at War: Air Power and the Arab World 1909-1955: Volume 3 - Colonial Skies, 1918-1936

Much of the Arab World remains ravaged by war or threatened by war. Meanwhile, the decades old Arab-Israeli conflict remains fundamentally unresolved. Consequently, even the Arab air forces and other Arab armed forces remain either at war or on a virtual...