March 2026 Book Vote: Elite. Read the full descriptions and have your say by filling out the form on the website: https://bit.ly/4gK9efo The winner of last month's Combat Aircraft vote was He 111 Units in Balkans, North Africa and the Mediterranean with 31% of the vote.

We recently released 'Turning The Tide: The USAAF in North Africa and Sicily' by Thomas McKelvey Cleaver in paperback. The book is also available in audio. Extract from Chapter One. You can listen to more on Spotify here: https://bit.ly/4u5frci #Aviation #WWII #Audiobook

Mark Stille appeared as a guest on the new episode of WW2 Podcast to talk about his book 'Pearl Harbor: Japan's Greatest Disaster.' Listen to the episode here: https://bit.ly/4b3GDQg Find out more about the book: https://bit.ly/3Kr56oP #WWII #History #Book

New blog post: Italian Adriatic Fleet 1915¬-18: The naval war with Austria Hungary Image: The Battleship Dante Alighieri sorting from Taranto (Author Collection) You can read the piece on the Osprey blog here: https://bit.ly/46YkDVC #WWII #Navy #History

Machine of the Month: Heinkel He 219 Units "During its 24 months of frontline service with the Luftwaffe, the He 219 was fielded in three operational (He 219A-0, A-2 and A-7) and one developmental (He 219 V41/He 219D-1) variants." Read the feature here: https://bit.ly/4s7Wtjs

Brigadier Ben Barry was recently a guest on the Earlylands Podcast to talk about the state of the British Army, the focus of his recent book 'The Rise and Fall of the British Army, 1975–2025.' You can listen here: https://tinyurl.com/fyc7kx56

311th TFTS, Luke AFB, Arizona, January 1979. I’m seated atop the F-4C’s left intake, fifth from the left. (Rob Zettel collection) From 'American MiG Pilot: Inside the Top Secret USAF “Red Eagles” MiG Squadron'. Available now. https://bit.ly/3YbtZIO

On this day in 1942 the Battle of the Java Sea took place. Heavy cruisers Nachi and Haguro were the backbone of the Japanese force at Java Sea and were the most powerful ships present on either side. From CAM 344 Java Sea 1942, illustrated by Jim Laurier https://bit.ly/478jn27

New article from Hush-Kit Aviation: The Case For the Lavochkin La‑7 Being The Greatest Fighter of the Second World War featuring out book 'Soviet Aces of World War 2'. Read it here: https://bit.ly/4l8cnrZ #Aviation #Books #History #WWII

Rhodes fortifications. The defences of the post of England in 1480 and 1522. Note how narrow the original moat was. You can read more about the siege in 'The Man Who Stopped the Sultan: Gabriele Tadino and the Defence of Europe' by Edoardo Albert. https://bit.ly/3X5rZBe

Today our friends at Philip Wilson Publishers have published 'The Wallace Collection Catalogue of Arms and Armour from Asia, Africa and the Ottoman World' A beautifully illustrated catalogue of a world-class collection of arms and armour. https://bit.ly/40BYuIZ

Happy Publication Day to our new series books! Which ones will you be adding to your collection this month? You can find out more and order on our website: https://bit.ly/3WoqHSw #History #Books #MilitaryHistory

HMS Repulse, Image from Secret Warriors: British Submarines in the Cold War by Paul Brown. A highly illustrated history of the Cold War operations of the submarines of the Royal Navy from 1948 to 1990. Available now in hardback and digital formats. https://bit.ly/3Xf0V2v

On this day in 1525, the Battle of Pavia took place. This piece of art depicts the capture of Francis I. Art from CAM 44, illustrated by Graham Turner. Find out more about the book: https://bit.ly/4kfvHmM #History #Books #MilitaryHistory

“‘The Man Who Stopped the Sultan’ by Edoardo Albert is the sort of book that reshapes what you think you know about history.” You can read the full review here: https://bit.ly/4tRR2qz

Lucy Betteridge-Dyson is taking part in a webinar with The Kohima Educational Trust on Thursday 26th February at 8pm. She is the author of 'Jungle Commandos: The Battle for Arakan, Burma 1945'. Book your place: https://bit.ly/3OXGdDo

Our new release 'American MiG Pilot: Inside the Top Secret USAF "Red Eagles" MiG Squadron' by Rob "Z-Man" Zettel, Lt Col. USAF (Ret.) is also available in audio and is read by Rob. Here's a sneak peak from Chapter 9. You can download your copy here: https://bit.ly/3MUJe6Z

We're absolutely delighted to announce that Andrew Wiest has won the Samuel Eliot Morison Prize for 2026 from the Society for Military History. Andrew's latest book is 'Dogwood: A National Guard unit's war in Iraq'. #History #MilitaryHistory

We're delighted that Brigadier (Rtd) Ben Barry will be giving a talk at the Oxford Literary Festival this year on his book 'The Rise and Fall of the British Army, 1975–2025'! Thursday, 26 March 2026 6:00pm Weston Lecture Theatre Buy tickets here: https://bit.ly/48sXj3G

New blog post! Heinkel He 219 Units "Like many of my generation, I had relatives who had served in the RAF and the FAA during the Second World War and was brought up on stories of derring-do about dashing RAF pilots." You can read the blog here: https://bit.ly/4s4Vn8s

On 12th March we publish 'The House of War: The Struggle between Christendom and the Caliphate' by Simon Mayall in paperback. Read an interview that Simon did with Aspects of History here: https://bit.ly/4jkZtFP

On this day in 1916 the Battle of Verdun began. For five days and nights the garrison of Fort Vaux resisted the German assaults. Both sides shelled the fort at various times, heavy detonations rocking the concrete structure. From CAM 93, illustrated by Howard Gerrard.

Gabriele Tadino Goes to Rhodes. Edoardo Albert, author of 'The Man Who Stopped the Sultan: Gabriele Tadino and the Defence of Europe' has written an article for Unseen Histories. You can read the article here: https://bit.ly/4atde2U #History #Books

"Osprey has done its usual, a succinct readable account of a campaign in 96 pages, with outstanding illustrations." 'Sinai 1916–17: The Fight for the Suez Canal' has been reviewed by The Naval Review. You can read the full review here: https://bit.ly/4aGSkfg

P-40Fs of the 64th “Black Scorpions” Fighter Squadron at an advanced airfield in Sicily in July 1943. (USAF Official) Image from 'Turning The Tide: The USAAF in North Africa and Sicily' by Thomas McKelvey Cleaver. Now in paperback. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4a9G7RO

On this day in 1905 The Battle of Mukden began. Japanese companies of the 22nd Brigade are advancing on the Fountain Hill position (1), but are still 1,000 yards out. The Japanese have a machine gun in a support by fire position(2). From CAM 413, illustrated by Johnny Shumate.

February Flash Sale ending soon! Get up to 40% off hardbacks, paperbacks, digital editions and games! Offer available until midnight GMT Sunday 22nd February. Kindly note that books published January 2026 onwards are excluded. Shop the sale: https://bit.ly/4qtKAmK

Dr. Andrew Wiest, author of 'Dogwood: A National Guard unit's war in Iraq', will speak about his book at the National Guard Memorial on February 25, 20 Reserve your place: https://bit.ly/4tTbgAz

Battle for the Island Kingdom: Vikings, Anglo-Saxons & Normans, 1000-1066 by Don Hollway has been featured in History of War Magazine! Find out more: https://bit.ly/4kSp8Fc

We have become aware of a fraudulent website - ospreypress (dot) com - that is misrepresenting itself as Osprey Publishing. This site is not affiliated with us in any way.

The Inside Story of a Top-Secret American MiG Squadron On April 2, Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Rob Zettel will be doing a talk with the Smithsonian Associates. Register: https://bit.ly/4c3s6pM Thursday, ​April 2, 2026 - ​6:30 p.m. ​to 7:45 p.m. ET In person and Online via Zoom

The Man Who Stopped the Sultan: Gabriele Tadino and the Defence of Europe is available in audio! Edoardo Albert. You can listen to a sneak peek from Chapter Fifteen. You can download your copy from Spotify: https://bit.ly/3MbNoqG

On the flight line at Vance AFB, Oklahoma, next to a T-38 Talon “White Rocket.” The first time I sat in the aircraft, I knew this was where I belonged. (Rob Zettel collection) Image from 'American MiG Pilot: Inside the Top Secret USAF “Red Eagles” MiG Squadron' by Rob Zettel.

May 2026 Artwork Reveal! ARTILLERIEFÄHRPRÄHME TRADE FIRE WITH SOVIET SHORE BATTERIES ON THE TAMAN PENINSULA: OPERATION BLÜCHER, SEPTEMBER 1942 Art from Kriegsmarine Southern Command 1941–45, illustrated by Edouard A. Groult. See more art: https://bit.ly/4rk2oSU

On this day in 1945, the Japanese garrison on Corregidor launched Shinyo suicide boats to attack the US Navy landing craft in Mariveles Harbor, with the intention of sinking them. Shown here is the scene at the height of the battle. From CAM 325, illustrated by Johnny Shumate.

February Flash Sale! This week you can get up to 40% off in our February Flash Sale! Offer available until midnight GMT Sunday 22nd February. Kindly note that books published January 2026 onwards are excluded. Shop the sale: https://bit.ly/4qtKAmK #Books #History

HMS Valiant at Port Canaveral Image from Secret Warriors: British Submarines in the Cold War by Paul Brown. A highly illustrated history of the Cold War operations of the submarines of the Royal Navy from 1948 to 1990. Available now. https://bit.ly/3Xf0V2v #history #books

On 12th March we publish Bloody Skies: XV Fighter Command Against all Odds by Thomas McKelvey Cleaver. Image: Pilots of the 332nd Fighter Group’s 99th Fighter Squadron in April 1945. (USAF Official) You can find out more and pre-order on our website: https://bit.ly/48VzEb5

Mark Lardas, author of 'U-Boat vs Royal Navy Capital Ship,' will be giving an online talk on 17th February at 7pm. How the Royal Navy lost two battleships and three aircraft carriers to German U-boats during 1939–42. Reserve your spot for free: https://bit.ly/4pGcyeS

Establishing the island fortress of Sviyazhsk, would prove a crucial step towards securing the supply lines for operations down the Volga against Kazan and later Astrakhan. Wikimedia Commons Image from CAM 426 Siege of Kazan 1552, available this month. https://bit.ly/4bq3E1v

'Heinkel He 219 Units' has been featured by The Aviation Geek Club. "Originally conceived as a high-performance reconnaissance aircraft, the Heinkel He 219 Uhu (“Eagle-Owl”) went on to become the Luftwaffe‘s only purpose-built night fighter." Read more: https://bit.ly/3Od1RDe

February 2026 Book Vote! This month's book vote sees five Combat Aircraft titles battling for your support. Read the full descriptions and have your say: https://bit.ly/4gK9efo The winner of last month's New Vanguard vote was German Anti-Tank Guns of World War II with 37%.

It's publication day for three books! American MiG Pilot by Lt. Col. Rob “Z-Man” Zettel, USAF (ret.). Secret Warriors by Paul Brown. Turning The Tide by Thomas McKelvey Cleaver is now also available in paperback. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3WoqHSw #Books #History

Next month we publish 'The House of War' by Simon Mayall in paperback. A powerful history of the most significant military clashes between Islam and Christendom over the 1,300 years of the Muslim caliphate. UK: 12/03/2026 US: 10/03/2026 https://bit.ly/4aaNW9t

"This excellent book has plenty to offer the wargamer and naval history buff, covering the subject for the first time in English." Italian Adriatic Fleet 1915-18 has been reviewed by The Balkan Wargamer. https://bit.ly/4arKzKa #History #WWII #Navy #Ships

Next month we publish Vikings: Culture of Discovery and Plunder. UK: 26/03/2026 US: 24/03/2026 You can find out more here: https://bit.ly/4p2o6d4 #Vikings #History #Books

Tiger II vs IS-2, 10/02/1945 Tiger IIs, with support from Escort Battalion zbV Reichsführer-SS, stopped a Soviet assault on the Arnswalde perimeter at Kähnsfelde. From King Tiger vs IS-2: Operation Solstice, illustrated by Jim Laurier and Peter Dennis. https://bit.ly/3MzsOkb

The Man Who Stopped the Sultan: Gabriele Tadino and the Defence of Europe by Edoardo Albert has been featured in History of War Magazine. Pick up your copy to read the article. Find out more about the book: https://bit.ly/3X5rZBe #History #Books #Rhodes #Siege #Sultan #Ottomans

Next month we publish Bloody Skies: XV Fighter Command Against all Odds by Thomas McKelvey Cleaver. UK: 12/03/2026 US: 10/03/2026 You can find out more on our website: https://bit.ly/48VzEb5 #Aviation #History #WWII #Books

New blog post: The Gulf War, 1990–91 "This subject interested me more than many other titles since I had a more personal connection to the conflict than any of the other historical events I had written about." You can read more on the Osprey blog: https://bit.ly/4bGLdG8