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Osprey Publishing
Serie	New Vanguard
Ref	166
ISBN	9781849080774
Author	Angus Konstam
Illustrator	Tony Bryan

Une documentation signée Osprey Publishing le livre «British Motor Gun Boat 1939–45 – NEW VANGUARD 166» .

Motor Gun Boats were the “Spitfires of the Seas” of the Royal Navy. Bristling with small-calibre guns and machine guns, they served in a variety of roles during the War. In the early war period they battled against German E-boats in the English Channel, then went on the offensive, searching the enemy shore for targets of opportunity. At other times, they ran support for Motor Torpedo Boats and were used to deliver commandos on various raids. Naval Warfare expert, Angus Konstam, tells the story of these small, but destructive boats, beginning with their design and development and carrying through to their operational use in both the European and Mediterranean theatres of World War II.

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160 - British Battleships 1939-45 (2) - Nelson and King George V Classes

Osprey Publishing
Serie	New Vanguard
Ref	160
ISBN	9781846033896
Author	Angus Konstam
Illustrator	Tony Bryan Paul Wright

Une documentation signée Osprey Publishing le livre «British Battleships 1939–45 (2) – NEW VANGUARD 160» .

With the outbreak of World War II, Britain’s Royal Navy and her fleet of battleships would be at the forefront of her defence. Yet ten of the twelve battleships were already over twenty years old, having served in World War I, and required extensive modifications to allow them to perform a vital service throughout the six long years of conflict. This title offers a comprehensive review of the seven battleships of the Nelson and King George V classes from their initial commissioning to their peacetime modifications and wartime service. Moreover, with specially commissioned artwork and a dramatic re-telling of key battles, such as the duel between the Bismark and HMS Rodney, this book will highlight what it was like on board for the sailors who risked their lives on the high seas.

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157 - Landing Craft Infantry (LCI) and Fire Support

Osprey Publishing
Serie	New Vanguard
Ref	157
ISBN	9781846034350
Author	Gordon L Rottman
Illustrator	Peter Bull

Une documentation signée Osprey Publishing le livre «Landing Craft, Infantry and Fire Support – NEW VANGUARD 157» .

Described by one soldier as “a metal box designed by a sadist to move soldiers across the water,” the Landing Craft, Infantry was a large beaching craft intended to deliver an infantry company to a hostile shore, once the beachhead was secured. The LCI and its vehicle-delivery counterpart, the Landing Ship, Medium were widely used by the allies during World War II. Later, the hulls of these ships were used as the basis for a fire support ship. While the landing ships were phased out after the Korean War, some fire support craft remained in use throughout the Vietnam War. This book tells the developmental and operational history of this important tool of American amphibious military strategy that spanned three wars.

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Osprey Publishing
Serie	New Vanguard
Réf	156
ISBN	9781846033339
Author	Gordon Williamson
Illustrator	Ian Palmer

Une documentation signée Osprey Publishing le livre «Kriegsmarine Auxiliary Cruisers – NEW VANGUARD 156» .

Despite being relatively unknown compared to famous ships like Graf Spee or Bismarke, or the more famous U-boats, the Auxiliary Cruisers were immensely successful, not only in the number of enemy ships they sank, but in the resources which were tied up trying to track them down. The Royal Navy’s auxiliary cruisers tended to be merchant vessels used to protect convoys from attack. The German Auxiliary Cruisers, however, heavily armed and usually carried torpedo tubes as well as guns and even sometimes their own aircraft. These ships were aggressive predators, searching the sea lanes for unsuspecting enemy merchants, and were not only capable of destroying enemy merchant ships, but also of defending themselves against well-armed enemy warships. This book looks at the specifications and designs of the 11 Auxiliary Cruisers, as well as their combat histories, their eventual fates, and the careers of some of the most famous commanders.

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154 - British Battleships 1939-45 (1) - Queen Elizabeth and Royal Sovereign Classes

Osprey Publishing
Serie	New Vanguard
Ref	154
ISBN	9781846033889
Author	Angus Konstam
Illustrator	Tony Bryan Paul Wright

Une documentation signée Osprey Publishing le livre «British Battleships 1939–45 (1) – NEW VANGUARD 154» .

With the outbreak of World War II, Britain’s Royal Navy and her fleet of battleships would be at the forefront of her defence. Yet ten of the 12 battleships were already over 20 years old, having served in World War I, and required extensive modifications to allow them to perform a vital service throughout the six long years of conflict. This title offers a comprehensive review of the development of these British battleships from their initial commissioning to their peacetime modifications and wartime service, with detailed descriptions of the effectiveness of the main armament of individual ships. With specially commissioned artwork and a dramatic re-telling of key battleship conflicts, this book will highlight what it was like on board for the sailors who risked their lives on the high seas.

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Osprey Publishing
Série	New Vanguard
Réf	151
ISBN	9781846033315
Author	Gordon Williamson
Illustrator	Ian Palmer

Une documentation signée Osprey Publishing le livre «Kriegsmarine Coastal Forces – NEW VANGUARD 151» .

Although often overlooked in favour of the U-boats or battleships, the vast majority of the Kriegsmarine was formed of the smaller vessels of the coastal forces. These ships and boats, which included minesweepers, torpedo boats, patrol boats, and blockade breakers, gave crucial service to Germany during the war, and many continued serving for decades after the surrender in such tasks as clearing minefields. Also included in these forces was Hitler’s yacht, the Ostwind.This book reveals the history of the vessels that formed the backbone of the Kriegsmarine, and combines fascinating anecdotes, detailed technical information, and full-colour artwork.

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Ferdinand – Elephant
Country	Nazi Germany
Role	Heavy tank destroyer
Produced	March–May 1943
Built	91

The Elefant (German for “elephant”) was a heavy tank destroyer used by German Wehrmacht Panzerjäger during World War II. It was built in small numbers in 1943 under the name Ferdinand, after its designer Ferdinand Porsche, using tank hulls that had been produced for the Tiger I tank requirement, which was rejected in favour of a Henschel design. In 1944, after modification of the existing vehicles, they were renamed Elefant. The official German designation was Panzerjäger Tiger (P) and the ordnance inventory designation was Sd. Kfz. 184.

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Osprey Publishing
Serie	New Vanguard
Ref	148
ISBN	9781846032271
Author	Gordon L Rottman
Illustrator	Peter Bull

Une documentation signée Osprey Publishing le livre «US Patrol Torpedo Boats – NEW VANGUARD 148» .

Motor torpedo boat development began in the early 1900s, and the vessels first saw service during World War I. However, it was not until the late 1930s that the US Navy commenced the development of the Patrol Torpedo or PT boat. The PT boat was designed for attacking larger warships with torpedoes using its ‘stealth’ ability, high-speed and small size to launch and survive these attacks – although they were employed in a wide variety of other missions, including rescuing General MacArthur and his entourage from the Philippines. This book examines the design and development of these unique craft, very few of which survive today, and goes on to examine their role and combat deployment in World War II.

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Osprey Publishing
Serie	New Vanguard
Ref	146
ISBN	9781846032806
Author	Mark Stille
Illustrator	Tony Bryan

A book signed by Osprey Publishing «Imperial Japanese Navy Battleships 1941-45 – NEW VANGUARD 146» .

The Imperial Japanese Navy of World War II surpassed the Allied and Axis fleets in innovation and technology. This title covers the 12 Japanese battleships that saw service between 1941 and 1945, including the mighty Yamato. Each class is considered in light of its design and construction, its armament and wartime modifications. The author, Mark Stille, uses primary sources and dramatic photographs to tell the story of these mighty battleships at war, including their major engagements during the raid at Pearl Harbor and the battle of Midway. The first English language book to include photographs from the prestigious Fukui Collection, this investigation will fascinate any naval enthusiast.

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Osprey Publishing
Series	New Vanguard
Ref	141
ISBN	9781846032776
Author	David Fletcher
Illustrator	Tony Bryan

A book from Osprey Publishing the book «Sherman Firefly – NEW VANGUARD 141» .

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The most powerfully gunned tank fielded by the Allies during World War II was the Sherman Firefly. An ordinary American-built Sherman modified by the British, the Firefly had the firepower that could finally match the awesome German tanks that had dominated Europe. David Fletcher examines the controversy that dogged the Firefly and the psychological boost the tank provided to Allied forces. Exploring its successes and failures on the battlefield and providing a realistic assessment of the tank’s worth, this is essential reading for anyone wanting to know the facts about a tank variant that quickly developed its own mythology.

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