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Frostgrave: Thaw of the Lich Lord

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Nov 092015

$17.95

Thaw of the Lich Lord is a complete campaign for Frostgrave that will challenge both new and veteran players. Through a series of linked scenarios, players discover the existence of a new power in the Frozen City, one who was old when the great city was still young, and who saw both its rise and its disastrous fall. Warbands will confront the Lich Lord’s minions, race against his agents to seize possession of mysterious artifacts, and brave the perils of Frostgrave in search of his lair. Eventually, they will need to muster all their courage to venture into the depths of the city and face the Lich Lord himself.

First Blitz: Bombing London in the First World War

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Oct 132015

First Blitz: Bombing London in the First World War

$19.95

This book tells the story of Germany’s strategic air offensive against Britain, and how it came to be neutralized. The first Zeppelin attack on London came in May 1915 – and with it came the birth of a new arena of warfare, the ‘home front’. German airships attempted to raid London on 26 separate occasions between May 1915 and October 1917, but only reached the capital and bombed successfully on nine occasions.

From May 1917 onwards, this theatre of war entered a new phase as German Gotha bombers set out to attack London in the first bomber raid. London’s defenses were again overhauled to face this new threat, providing the basis for Britain’s defense during World War II.

This comprehensive volume tells the story of the first aerial campaign in history, as the famed Zeppelins, and then the Gotha and the massive Staaken ‘Giant’ bombers waged war against the civilian population of London in the first ever ‘Blitz’.

Author: Ian Castle

History of the Panzerwaffe Volume I: 1939-1943

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Oct 122015

History of the Panzerwaffe Volume I: 1939-1943

$39.95

The Germans transformed armored warfare from a lumbering and ponderous experiment in World War I into something that could decide the outcome of conflicts. This technical and operational history is the definitive guide to the legendary Panzerwaffe, from its very infancy to the days when it made Europe its garden path at the height of Nazi German power.

With rare and revealing combat reports, along with photographs sourced from previously unseen private and archival collections, it uncovers the technical and operational stories of the formidable armored beasts that formed the backbone of the German war machine – tanks such as the Panzer I, II and 38(t).

Author: Thomas Anderson

304 pages

Warrior Fighting Men and Their Uniform From Osprey Publishing

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Oct 112015

Warriors: Fighting Men and their Uniforms

$14.95

From ancient times to the present day, the world’s finest warriors have been defined by the equipment they use and the uniforms they wear. This splendid collection of artwork illustrates the most famous combatants from all the ages of military history, bringing them to life in stunning color and detail.

From the gleaming plate armor of the Roman Legionaries to the sleek gear of modern special ops forces, from the magnificent attire of Seminole warriors to the special aquatic equipment of the US Navy SEALs – this is the premiere guide to the appearance of history’s 100 Greatest Warriors!

Author: Martin Windrow

They Come Unseen from Osprey Publishing

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Oct 102015

They Come Unseen

$49.95

Submarines and surface fleets battle for dominance of the seas! One team must use submarines to sneak troops into enemy ports and destroy vital strategic targets, while the other team deploys a surface fleet to hunt down the subs and protect their crucial supply lines.

Bolt Action: Empires in Flames: The Pacific and the Far East

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Oct 102015

Bolt Action: Empires in Flames: The Pacific and the Far East

$29.95

Far from the battlefields of Europe and North Africa, Allied forces fought a very different war against another foe. From the jungles of Burma to the islands of the Pacific and the shores of Australia, this new Theatre Book for Bolt Action allows players to command the spearhead of the lightning Japanese conquests in the East or to fight tooth and nail as Chindits, US Marines and other Allied troops to halt the advance and drive them back. Scenarios, special rules and new units give players everything they need to recreate the ferocious battles and campaigns of the Far East, from Guadalcanal to Okinawa, from Singapore to the Philippines, Iwo Jima and beyond.

Author: Warlord Games

Illustrator: Peter Dennis

128 pages

Orc Warfare Review

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Sep 282015

Orc Warfare

By Chris Pramas

Publisher Osprey Publishing

Orc Warfare is an interpretation of how orcs live and war; the two are very closely related. Chris starts by taking a look at the social and racial structures. From there he moves to detailed descriptions of orc troops. The last section is an anthology on tales of historic orc victories.

Orc Warfare goes over the orc physique for each of the “sub types” – goblins, orcs, and great orcs. Without spoiling too much, goblins are about four feet tall and amount to roughly twenty-five percent of the population. Orcs are the dominant of the species and they fill more roles in society. The great orcs are effectively born for war. Being the largest of the species, you can imagine how they might be used, but you don’t have to because Chris gives us more than enough information on them.

The King is Dead from Osprey

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Sep 102015

The King is Dead

$24.95

The King Is Dead is a board game of politics and power struggles set in Britain in the chaotic period following the death of King Arthur. For the good of the country, a leader must unite the Scots, Welsh, and Romano-British – not by conquest but by diplomacy.

Players are members of King Arthur’s court. Whether a loyal knight, a scheming lord, or an ambitious noblewoman, you all have one thing in common: power. As prospective leaders, each player uses their power to benefit the factions, gaining influence among their ranks. The player with the greatest influence over the most powerful faction is crowned the new ruler of Britain.

Words With Duncan Molloy from Osprey @ Gen Con 2015

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Aug 082015

Duncan Molloy is the lead game designer for Osprey Publishing. I caught him at Origins to talk about some of their newest games. They Come Unseen has a really cool history.

I’m really looking forward to They Come unseen. I’m a big fan of hidden movement games, it creates some suspense.

In Her Majesty’s Name from Osprey Publishing – Review

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Apr 292015

In Her Majesty’s Name is a miniatures war game that is set in a steam pink setting of 1895. Small bands of of figures are assembled to fight over the objectives you establish. This is a skirmish game where you will generally field not more than ten models per player. Written by by Craig Cartmell and Charles Murton the book totals 64 pages costs about 15.00 and is also available as a pdf. If you know of any book published by Osprey publishing you already know the quality you’re getting.

This Skirmish game can be bloody quick. I’ve had games last as little as 15 minutes or as long as an hour. Play is pretty smooth, it uses an alternate activation system where models take turns following the model play of move and shoot.

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