Publications

Africa at War: Peacekeeping in Darfur: the AMIS The mission of the African Union in Sudan, Darfur 2004-2007

Africa at War: Rhodesian Fire Force 1966-80

On 11 November 1965, Rhodesian prime minister Ian Smith unilaterally declared his country independent of Britain. International sanctions were immediately instituted against the minority white regime...

Africa at War: SAAF's Border War: The South African Air Force in Combat 1966-89

South African Mirages and Cuban MiG-21s dogfighting over Cuito Cuanavale, the largest tank battle on African soil since El Alamein; Puma troopships shot out of the skies by Strela missiles and RPG-7...

Africa at War: Sanctuary Lost Portugal's Air War for Guinea 1961-1974 : Volume 1 - Outbreak and Escalation (1961-1966)

"This is an informative and motivating book covering another little known Cold War/African Colonial War campaign that is a welcome addition to modelers and historian bookshelves." — IPMS/USA From...

Africa at War: Sanctuary Lost: Portugal’s Air War for Guinea, 1961–1974: Volume 2 - Debacle to Deadlock, 1966–1972

From 1963 to 1974, Portugal and its nationalist enemies fought an increasingly intense war for the independence of Portuguese Guinea, then a colony but now the Republic of Guinea-Bissau. For most of...

Africa at War: Showdown in Western Sahara: Air Warfare Over the Last African Colony: Volume 1 - 1945-1975

The former colony of Spanish Sahara saw frequent outbursts of tribal and ethnic rebellions already while ruled by colonial authorities, in the late 19th and through early 20th Century. Its vastness...

Africa at War: South African Armoured Fighting Vehicles : A History of Innovation and Excellence, 1960-2020

During the Cold War, Africa became a prime location for proxy wars between the East and the West. Against the backdrop of a steep rise in liberation movements backed by Eastern Bloc communist...

Africa at War: The Battle of Cuito Cuanavale: Cold War Angolan Finale, 1987–1988

In the broad history of the Cold War, the Battle of Cuito Cuanavale was the climax of a far-off, but nonetheless important African war. It was waged between the apartheid South African Defence Force...

Africa at War: The Biafran Army 1967-70 : Build-Up and Downfall of the Secessionist Military

Synonymous with the starvation that killed almost two million people, Biafra was a parastate that voted to secede from Nigeria in May 1967. Formally recognized by Gabon, Ivory Coast, Tanzania, and...

Africa at War: The Flechas: Insurgent Hunting in Eastern Angola, 1965–1974

In 1961, Portugal found itself fighting a war to retain its colonial possessions and preserve the remnants of its empire. It was almost completely unprepared to do so, and this was particularly...

Africa at War: THE RIF WAR VOLUME 2 From Xauén to the Alhucemas Landing and Beyond 1922-1927

The Rif War in rugged northern Morocco is remembered for romantic films and novels about the French Foreign Legion, such as Beau Geste. In reality, the French intervention, although very important,...

Africa at War: The Rif War: Volume 1 - From Taxdirt to the Disaster of Annual 1909-1921

The Rif War in rugged northern Morocco is remembered for romantic films and novels about the French Foreign Legion, such as Beau Geste. In reality, the French intervention, although very important,...

Africa at War: War of Intervention in Angola : Volume 2 - Angolan and Cuban Forces, 1976-1983

As of mid-1976, the civil war in Angola was seemingly decided: supported by a large contingent of Cuban forces, the MPLA established itself in power in Luanda. Its native competitors, the...

Africa at War: War of Intervention in Angola : Volume 3 - Angolan and Cuban Air Forces, 1975-1989

War of Intervention in Angola, Volume 3 covers the air warfare during the II Angolan War – fought 1975-1992 – through narrating the emergence and operational history of the Angolan Air Force and Air...

Africa at War: WAR OF INTERVENTION IN ANGOLA VOLUME 5: Angolan and Cuban Air Forces 1987-1992

Through late 1987 and early 1988, the battlefields of southern Angola moved ever further away from the border with South West Africa/Namibia, until the showdown between the Soviet and Cuban-supported...

Africa at War: War of Intervention in Angola: Volume 4 - Angolan and Cuban Air Forces, 1985-1988

War of Intervention in Angola, Volume 4 continues the coverage of the operational history of the Angolan Air Force and Air Defense Force (FAPA/DAA) as told by Angolan and Cuban sources, in the period...

Africa at War: Wars and Insurgencies of Uganda 1971-1994

In 1971, Idi Amin Dada, a former officer of the King’s African Rifles and commander of the Ugandan Army, seized power in a military coup in Uganda. Characterized by human rights abuses, political...

Aircraft in Detail 002: Lockheed & Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon

A close up of all the Lockheed-Martin F-16 variants in service today, from the MLU to the Lockheed-Martin F-16 E/F block 60, in service with 23 different countries! This book contains with over 330...

Aircraft in Detail 018: Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet

A close-up of the Alpha Jet, a widely used trainer and close-support aircraft in use with many countries. This is the first time an extensive and complete close-up of the jet has been made.

Aircraft in Detail 019: Atlas A400M

The first close-up look of the new European military transport in detail and action. Aircraft of all current operators are included.

Aircraft in Detail 020: Sukhoi Su-35s Flanker E

The first close-up look at the newest version of the Flanker, recently taken into service by the Russian Air Force. Including spectacular, never before seen details such as cockpit, thrust-vectoring...

Aircraft in Detail 022: C-160 Transall

The first close up look at a true workhorse in European Military aviation. The Transall, a two-engine transport aircraft is seen in every detail, inside and out as well in spectacular action with the...

Aircraft in Detail 023: Sukhoi Su-22 Fitter

A complete photographical portrait of the SU-22 Fitter, the export version of the Russian Su-17; Russia's first swing-wing fighter.

Aircraft Pictorial #06 - F-4BPhantom II

Pete Clayton, CDR USN (Ret) is one of the leading authorities on this topic of US Navy aircraft and a major contributor to the US Navy Tailhook Association Newsletter.  He has put together a photo...

Aircraft Pictorials 9: Aircraft Painting Guide Volume 1

Airframe & Miniature No .20 The Avro Lancaster (including the Manchester) Part 1

The Avro Lancaster (including the Manchester) Part 1 - Wartime Service- A Complete Guide to the RAF's Legendary Heavy Bomber by Richard A. FranksThis covers the Avro Manchester and Lancaster B Mks I,...

Airframe & Miniature No .23 The Junkers Ju-88 Part 1: V1 to A-17

A Complete Guide to the Luftwaffe's Legendary Twin by Richard A. Franks.The Junkers Ju 88 has become a very popular aircraft modelling subject in recent years and this latest book will go some way...

Airframe & Miniature No .24 The Junkers Ju-88 Part 2: Ju88C to Ju88T

The Junkers Ju 88 has become very popular aircraft modelling subject in recent years and our latest book will go some way towards unpicking the bewildering choices of variants and schemes that apply...

Airframe & Miniature No .26 The Bristol Beaufighter

The Bristol Beaufighter A Complete Guide to Bristol's Hard-hitting Twin by Richard A. Franks. Originally published in our Airframe Album series now, 'upgraded' to our Airframe & Miniature series...

Airmark Modellers Airguide 23: Douglas SBD Dauntless

The Airmark series is a smaller, one stop, full colour book of a specific aircraft, with background details, walk arounds, colour side profiles and model builds, ideal for the enthusiast and modeller...

Airmark Modellers Airguide 29: Douglas A-20 Havoc & Boston

Airmark Modellers Airguide 29: Douglas A-20 Havoc & Boston

Airmark Modellers Manual #28: McDonnell Douglas AV-8A/B Harrier

Airmark Modellers Manual is a exciting series looking at the history of the aircraft, detailed scaled drawings, colour schemes and modelling the aircraft. In full colour, photos and illustrations.

Airmark Modellers Manual 10: Lockheed P-38 Lightning

Airmark Modellers Manual 17: F4F Wildcat

Airmark Modellers Manual is a exciting series looking at the history of the aircraft, detailed scaled drawings, colour schemes and modelling the aircraft. In full colour, photos and illustrations.

Airmark Modellers Manual 4: F-15 Eagle

39 pages softcover all color

Airmark Profile & Scale #27: F-89 Scorpion

Airmark Profile & Scale #30: Boeing AH-64 Apache

AK Interactive TINT INC #01

The best publication for figure modelers ever created! Our new magazine features comprehensive articles written by the best figure painters from around the world who will teach you their tricks and...

AK Learning Series 09 - THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO MAKE BUILDINGS IN DIORAMAS

The latest addition to our successful Learning Series is a guide book devoted to the creation of scale buildings. Top specialists from around the world explain what tools and materials they use and...

AK-Interactive: 1944 German Armor in Normandy - Camouflage Profile Guide

This new lavishly illustrated title in our Profile Guide series takes you on a journey through the German armoured vehicles which took part in combat in Normandy after the Allied invasion launched on...