Newsletter Osprey Publishing - 2016, september

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September Sale - 25% off ACE, AVG and COM! Eager to explore the history of military aviation? You're in luck! Our September sale gives you 25% off all books and eBooks from our Aircraft of the Aces, Air Vanguard and Combat Aircraft series, giving you the perfect opportunity to add to your aviation library. As always, Gold and Silver members can take advantage of the monthly sale alongside their existing membership discounts. Buy Now Available this Month Russia's Last Gasp In Russia's Last Gasp, Prit Buttar looks at one of the bloodiest campaigns launched in the history of warfare - the Brusilov Offensive. Russia's dismal military performance in the preceding years was forgotten, as the Brusilov Offensive was quickly characterised by innovative tactics, including the use of shock troops, a strategy that German armies would later adapt to great effect. Drawing on first-hand accounts and detailed archival research this is a dramatic retelling of the final years of the war on the Eastern Front, in which the Russian Army claimed military success but at a terrible cost. Commonwealth War Graves Commission Battlefield Companion Somme 1916 Published in partnership with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC), this is athematic guide to 30 locations on the Somme. It suggests sites to visit, and reveals some of the lesser-known stories behind CWGC sites and the men and women they commemorate, providing a snapshot of the day's fighting and its casualties - an invaluable resource for anyone travelling to the Somme. The Vikings Examining their way of life at home, at sea and on the battlefield, this is a beautifully illustrated guide to the world of the Vikins in all their colourful glory. From the Archives Modern soldiers depend on their equipment, from the weapons in their hands and the tanks that support them, to the communications equipment that connect them to their commanders. Formed in 1942, the Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) have maintained the British Army's equipment and kept their machines moving for nearly 75 years. The Corps have been involved in every single operation undertaken by the British Army since World War II, and they have some fascinating stories to tell. Throughout the last century, one-off experimental aircraft and high-tech military prototypes have pushed the boundaries of what's possible. Authoritative and accessible, X-Planes explains the technology behind the world's most important experimental and prototype aircraft, their often dangerous flight-test careers, and how their successes and failures fed into frontline development. X-Planes 1: The Bell X-1 In 1947, no one knew if it was possible to break the 'sound barrier'. The Bell X-1 was the tiny, rocket-powered craft that finally broke it. With historical photographs and meticulously researched digital art, Peter Davies traces the whole career of the pioneering Bell X-1, from its early development through to the influence it had on military and civilian jets in the second half of the 20th century. X-Planes 2: Messerschmitt Me 264 Amerika Bomber As Europe plunged into World War II, Hitler ordered the development of a hi-tech secret weapon capable of taking the war across the Atlantic – the Messerschmitt Me 264. Dazzling digital artwork and 50 rare archive photographs perfectly complement the detailed analysis offered by Robert Forsyth as he examines the development, intended role and influence of the aircraft that Hitler planned to use to bomb New York City.

Osprey News The Classic Returns Only one more month until Escape from Colditz is released - for a taste of what you can expect with this game check out this trailer. Watch the Trailer Osprey's Big Reveal Our Big Reveal has reached its end, with the final instalment looking at the General Military books coming out in 2017. Head to the blog for more details, as well as a look at what to expect next year from all our other series.