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Quick view Osprey Publishing ELI209 - Victory 1945: Western Allied Troops in Northwest Europe Even when Western Allied troops gained a foothold in Normandy, World War II in Europe was far from over. The route to Germany's interior and the Nazis final surrender was long, arduous and blood-stained. The Wehrmacht's stubborn resistance and the... MSRP: Now: $18.95 Add to Cart Quick view Osprey Publishing ELI214 - World War II Infantry Fire Support Tactics As infantry units advanced across Europe the only support they could rely on from day to day was that provided by the heavy weapons of their own units. While thundering tanks struck fear into the hearts of their enemies, it was the machine guns, mortars,... MSRP: Now: $19.00 Add to Cart Quick view Osprey Publishing ELI220 - European Counter-Terrorist Units 1972–2017 The Munich Olympics massacre in 1972 was a shock awakening to the public. In the decades since, European countries have faced a wide range of threats from Palestinian and home-grown terrorists, to the more recent world-wide jihadists. The threats they... MSRP: Now: $19.00 Add to Cart Quick view Osprey Publishing ELI221 - Roman Standards & Standard-Bearers (1) Roman unit standards played a important role, both ceremonially and on the battlefield. With the armies of the late Roman Republic and early Empire continually engaged on the frontiers, the soldiers selected for the dangerous honor of carrying them were... MSRP: Now: $19.00 Add to Cart Quick view Osprey Publishing ELI231 - Soviet Airborne Forces 1930–91 This title explores the history of the airborne troops, the elite striking arm of the Soviet Union during the Cold War, from their inception in 1930 until the fall of the USSR.Established in 1932, the Vozdushno-desantnye voyska (“air-landing forces," or... MSRP: Now: $20.00 Add to Cart 1 2 Next
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Quick view Osprey Publishing ELI220 - European Counter-Terrorist Units 1972–2017 The Munich Olympics massacre in 1972 was a shock awakening to the public. In the decades since, European countries have faced a wide range of threats from Palestinian and home-grown terrorists, to the more recent world-wide jihadists. The threats they... MSRP: Now: $19.00 Add to Cart Quick view Osprey Publishing ELI221 - Roman Standards & Standard-Bearers (1) Roman unit standards played a important role, both ceremonially and on the battlefield. With the armies of the late Roman Republic and early Empire continually engaged on the frontiers, the soldiers selected for the dangerous honor of carrying them were... MSRP: Now: $19.00 Add to Cart Quick view Osprey Publishing ELI231 - Soviet Airborne Forces 1930–91 This title explores the history of the airborne troops, the elite striking arm of the Soviet Union during the Cold War, from their inception in 1930 until the fall of the USSR.Established in 1932, the Vozdushno-desantnye voyska (“air-landing forces," or... MSRP: Now: $20.00 Add to Cart 1 2 Next
Quick view Osprey Publishing ELI221 - Roman Standards & Standard-Bearers (1) Roman unit standards played a important role, both ceremonially and on the battlefield. With the armies of the late Roman Republic and early Empire continually engaged on the frontiers, the soldiers selected for the dangerous honor of carrying them were... MSRP: Now: $19.00 Add to Cart Quick view Osprey Publishing ELI231 - Soviet Airborne Forces 1930–91 This title explores the history of the airborne troops, the elite striking arm of the Soviet Union during the Cold War, from their inception in 1930 until the fall of the USSR.Established in 1932, the Vozdushno-desantnye voyska (“air-landing forces," or... MSRP: Now: $20.00 Add to Cart 1 2 Next
Quick view Osprey Publishing ELI231 - Soviet Airborne Forces 1930–91 This title explores the history of the airborne troops, the elite striking arm of the Soviet Union during the Cold War, from their inception in 1930 until the fall of the USSR.Established in 1932, the Vozdushno-desantnye voyska (“air-landing forces," or... MSRP: Now: $20.00 Add to Cart 1 2 Next