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Serie	New Vanguard
Ref	17

A book signed by Osprey Publishing the «KV-1 & 2 Heavy Tanks 1939–45 – NEW VANGUARD 17»

Named after Klimenti Voroshilov, the People’s Commissar for Defence, the KVs proved a nasty surprise for German tank crews during the early days of Operation Barbarossa. Although slow, they were extremely heavily armoured. This volume examines the transition from multi-turreted tanks to heavy single-turret vehicles, consisting of the KV-1 and 2, and the increased favour given to the heavy single-turret after the Germans began to develop ammunition capable of penetrating even the thickest armour, whilst detailing the design, development and operational history of the Soviet Union’s monstrous KV series of tanks.

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Serie	New Vanguard
Ref	15
ISBN	9781855325470
Author	Hilary Doyle
Illustrators	Tom Jentz Peter Sarson

A book signed by Osprey Publishing the «Flammpanzer German Flamethrowers 1941–45 – NEW VANGUARD 15» .

The first attempt at mounting a flamethrower in a German tank was not the result of an engineering design process but rather occurred as a field expedient, when German troops involved in the Spanish Civil War mounted small back-pack flamethrowers on their PzKpfw Is. The German authorities took up this idea and from early 1939 began to design a flamethrowing tank based on the Panzer II. This was the first in a long line of German tanks to be equipped with flamethrowers. During World War II versions of the Panzer III, Sturmgeschütz and half-track were all given flamethrowers. This book examines their development, weapons and operational use, often using original German combat reports

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Serie	New Vanguard
Ref	14
ISBN	9781855325128
Author	David Fletcher

A book signed Osprey Publishing the magazine «Crusader and Covenanter Cruiser Tanks 1939–45 – NEW VANGUARD 14» .

The Covenanter (which never saw active service) and Crusader Cruiser tanks were developed between 1939 and 1940. The Crusader first saw action in the North African desert in June 1941: its speed and sleek design made it a hard target to hit, and the tank was well-respected by the Afrikakorps for its velocity in combat. But its hurried development prior to World War II also made it prone to mechanical failure. This book examines the Covenanter and the many variants of the Crusader tank, detailing the designs, developments and disappointments of these infamous World War II tanks.

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Serie	New Vanguard
Ref	12
ISBN	9781855324336
Author	Steven J Zaloga
Illustrator	Peter Sarson

A book signed by Osprey Publishing the «BMP Infantry Fighting Vehicle 1967–94 – NEW VANGUARD 12» .

The Russian BMP infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) was one of the most significant innovations in infantry tactics in the latter half of the 20th century. Built in response to the threat of nuclear warfare, it was the world’s first IFV, providing the infantry squad with unprecedented firepower, mobility and protection. With over 55,000 manufactured since 1966, the BMP is also numerically one of the most important armoured vehicles ever built. This richly illustrated book examines the development and design of the BMP, detailing its armaments, performance in combat and variants.

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Serie	New Vanguard
Ref	10
ISBN	9781855323797
Author	Christopher Foss
Illustrator	Peter Sarson

A book signed by Osprey Publishing the «Warrior Mechanised Combat Vehicle 1987–94 – NEW VANGUARD 10» .

The Warrior has been an important component of the British Army since the first production example was handed over in May 1987. It has seen action in many parts of the globe and the British Army alone uses eight different specialised versions of the vehicle, while Desert and Arctic Warriors are also produced for countries with extreme climates. In this authoritative text Christopher Foss examines the development and operational life of the Warrior, the British army’s most modern armoured personnel carrier, and its many variants, focussing on its role in ‘Desert Storm’ and other campaigns.

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Serie	New Vanguard
Ref	08
ISBN	9781855324572
Author	David Fletcher
Illustrator	Peter Sarson

A book signed by Osprey Publishing the «Matilda Infantry Tank 1938–45 – NEW VANGUARD 08» .

The Matilda was the principal British infantry tank in the early years of World War II. It served with the BEF in France and later in North Africa, where it earned the title ‘Queen of the Desert’. Outclassed by increasingly powerful German anti-tank weapons, it still remained a power in the South-East Pacific, and was kept in service until the end of the war by Australian forces. In this title, David Fletcher deals with Marks I to V. Development and operational history are discussed, along with service in other countries, including Germany and Russia. Numerous variants are also covered, including the prototype ‘Hedgehog’ bunker-busting weapon.

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Serie	New Vanguard
Ref	07
ISBN	9781855323964
Author	Steven J Zaloga
Illustrator	Peter Sarson

A book signed by Osprey Publishing the «IS-2 Heavy Tank 1944–73 – NEW VANGUARD 07» .

The Iosef Stalin tanks were the ultimate heavy tanks developed by the Soviet Union and were popularly called ‘Victory tanks’ due to their close association with the defeat of Germany in 1945. Yet in spite of their reputation, the Stalin tanks emerged from a troubled design, had a brief moment of glory in 1944 and 1945, and disappeared in ignominy after 1960. This title covers the events contributing to the Soviet Union’s need to design the new series, with particular reference to the unsuccessful KV series and the advent of a new generation of heavy German tanks including the Tiger. It also covers their development, operational history and myriad variants.

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Serie	New Vanguard
Ref	06
ISBN	9781855323384
Author	Steven J Zaloga
Illustrator	Peter Sarson

A book signed by Osprey Publishing the «T-72 Main Battle Tank 1974–93 – NEW VANGUARD 06» .

The Russian T-72 Ural tank is the most widely-deployed main battle tank of the current generation. Used by the armies of the former Warsaw pact and Soviet Union, it has also been exported in large numbers to many of the states in the Middle East. This book reveals the previously secret history behind the tank. Steven J Zaloga examines the conditions under which the T-72 was designed and produced. Technical aspects of the weapon are also discussed, including its EDZ reactive armour which, when it first appeared in December 1984, gave NATO a nasty shock.

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Serie	New Vanguard
Ref	05
ISBN	9781855323377
Authors	Hilary Doyle Tom Jentz
Illustrator	Peter Sarson

Un livre signé Osprey Publishing le livre «Tiger 1 Heavy Tank 1942–45 – NEW VANGUARD 05» .

Probably the most famous tank of the World War II, the Tiger I was originally conceived in 1941 in response to the German Army’s experience in fighting British tanks and anti-tank guns in Western Europe and the North African desert. Following the invasion of Russia, the appearance of the Soviet T-34 and KW tanks lent a further impetus to the programme. The Tiger’s power and performance on the battlefield is emphasised by tables of relevant performance throughout the book, which clearly show the battlefield survivability of the Tiger and its superiority to many allied tank designs. This comprehensive and extremely detailed text is accompanied by a fine selection of black and white photographs showing the tank in use.

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Serie	New Vanguard
Ref	04
ISBN	9781855322974
Author	Bryan Perrett

A book signed by Osprey Publishing the «Churchill Infantry Tank 1941–51 – NEW VANGUARD 04» .

The Churchill was undoubtedly one of the most successful British tanks of the Second World War. Although it suffered from being underarmed, a defect common to most British armoured vehicles of the period, it was nevertheless loved by its crews: its cross-country ability was unrivalled and it was less inclined to ‘brew-up’ from a direct hit than the Sherman. It was also adaptable. Modified Churchills played a crucial part in the initial D-Day landings and in the subsequent advance through France. Bryan Perrett traces the life of this slow-moving but effective and respected tank from its initial inception through till its eventual obsolescence.