New blog post! US Soldier vs Japanese Infantryman: Philippines 1944–45 You can read it here: https://bit.ly/4sBFA0J

A gun crew operating a ballista on board one of Octavian’s galleys during the battle of Actium. Art from 'Actium 31 BC: Downfall of Antony and Cleopatra'' illustrated by Christa Hook. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4tstZ5d

"The Goths AD 200–700 provides a well-structured and richly illustrated overview of Gothic warfare across Late Antiquity." You can read the full review from History in Detail here: https://bit.ly/4sBojo7

The latest books from renowned aviation historian Tom Cleaver! Bloody Skies: XV Fighter Command Against all Odds Turning The Tide: The USAAF in North Africa and Sicily Clean Sweep: VIII Fighter Command against the Luftwaffe, 1942–45 Browse the list: https://bit.ly/4vb7TWh

'Midway: The Pacific War’s Most Famous Battle' by Mark Stille is available in paperback. A detailed re-examination of Midway, one of the most significant battles in the Pacific Theater of World War II. You can find out more on the Osprey website: https://bit.ly/3MKmma0

BOOK VOTE! 📚 This month's book vote sees five Duel (Aviation) titles battling for your support. Read the full descriptions and have your say by filling out the form on our website. Vote here: https://bit.ly/4gK9efo

July 2026 Artwork Reveal! HITTITES SURPRISE THE EGYPTIANS The Hittites staged an effective breakthrough and Ramesses II is preparing to counter-attack From 'Kadesh 1286 BC: Egypt Attempts to Take Syria' illustrated by Marco Capparoni See more art here: https://bit.ly/4t0GaWC

A rear view of two T-72B tanks, Dagestan, 1998–99. Note the stowage on operational tanks. (Author's Collection) Image from 'T-72 Main Battle Tank' by James Kinnear and Stephen Sewell. Out next Thursday! You can find out more here: https://bit.ly/44r96Nj

Happening this weekend! An evening in conversation with former MiG-21 and MiG-23 pilot, Lt. Col. Rob ‘Z-Man’ Zettel, Lt Col, USAF (Ret)! Venue: RAF Museum Midlands, Cosford Saturday 18th April 2026, 1700 – 2100 Hrs. You can buy tickets here:

New blog post! Renaissance Polish Armies 1492–1569 "The Polish military of the Renaissance has not received much attention in English-language works." You can read more on the blog here: https://bit.ly/4czfRB2

THE MUSTER OF THE OVERMOUNTAIN MEN, SEPTEMBER 25, 1780 The muster at Sycamore Shoals was a rare event, bringing together people from the scattered settlements over the mountains. Art from 'CAM 427 Kings Mountain 1780', out later this month. See more art: https://bit.ly/3LyNKqX

"The dogfight where a Luftwaffe Ju 88 outmaneuvered 2 RAF Spitfires and shot one down." The Aviation Geek Club has shared a feature for 'Junkers Ju 88C Day and Nightfighters.' You can read it here: https://bit.ly/4s3ouIw

Next month we publish 'Warship 2026'! By signing up to our Warship newsletter you will receive an exclusive pre-order discount! UK: 07/05/2026 US: 05/05/2026 You can find out more here: https://bit.ly/46JCLTa

The Warfare History Network has reviewed 'Hammer of the Gods' by Don Hollway. “A modern retelling of the Nordic saga of King Olaf Tryggvason that’s as fast, efficient and versatile as a Viking longship...highly readable…” Full review: https://bit.ly/4mpYrdG

Next month we publish 'Moonlight Crusaders: Special Duties Pilots over Occupied Europe' by Paul Smiddy! UK: 07/05/2026 US: 05/05/2026 This engrossing history explores the creation, development and actions of the Special Duties squadrons. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4cdTG3b

BOOK VOTE! 📚 This month's book vote sees five Duel (Aviation) titles battling for your support. Read the full descriptions and have your say by filling out the form on our website. Vote here: https://bit.ly/4gK9efo

Next month we publish 'Forged in War' by Mark Galeotti will be published in paperback. Packed with contemporary accounts, Forged in War strips away the myth to give an insider's view on Russia's past and present. UK: 07/05/2026 US: 05/05/2026 https://bit.ly/4cCqSSI

Riochet has reviewed 'Bloody Skies: XV Fighter Command Against all Odds' “Bloody Skies is well-researched and written in a style that keeps readers engaged in the action.” You can read the full review here: https://bit.ly/4vgiL4X #Aviation #WWII

“The significance of Dannatt and Lyman’s work lies in their synthesis, which presents a more refined definition of limited warfare and its role in national policy and military strategy.” 'Korea' has been reviewed by the Journal of Military History! https://bit.ly/4hmjGss

Just in the Stacks has reviewed 'The Man Who Stopped the Sultan'. “I really enjoyed how this book…the goal of any writer of nonfiction should be to distill a complex topic into something cohesive yet understandable, and Albert succeeds.” https://bit.ly/4vgBXje

'Berlin: Endgame 1945' by Prit Buttar is out next month! Written by one of the world's leading experts on the Eastern Front, this captivating history explores the final battle for Berlin and the heart of Germany. UK: 07/05/2026 US: 05/05/2026 See more: https://bit.ly/4d7mOtU

New blog post: The Fleet That Survived – and Destroyed Itself by Hugues Canuel, PhD. "In 1939, the Marine nationale was the fourth-largest navy in the world. It possessed fast battleships designed to counter German raiders." Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/4sNwYoz

On this day in1242, the Battle of Lake Peipus took place. Nevskii's horse archers attack the Danish flank. Art from CAM 46, illustrated by Angus McBride. https://bit.ly/4dpl2Vg

These men display Viking costumes typical of the 9th–10th centuries. (Angus McBride © Osprey Publishing Ltd) 'Vikings: Culture of Discovery and Plunder' is out now! You can find out more here: https://bit.ly/4p2o6d4 #Vikings #thevikings #History

"The book’s quality reflects its author’s substantial professional and analytical experience." The Naval Review has shared a great review of 'The Rise and Fall of the British Army, 1975-2025' by Ben Barry. You can read the full review here: https://bit.ly/4dpg4b4

This month we publish T-72 Main Battle Tank by James Kinnear and Stephen Sewell. A highly illustrated study of the T-72 main battle tank and variants, detailing its history from the Cold War Soviet Army though to the current War in Ukraine. Find out more: https://bit.ly/44r96Nj

Join Author and RAF-trained pilot Paul Smiddy at the Army Flying Museum as he dives into the dangerous missions of 161 Squadron. 10.30am Tuesday 23rd June Book tickets here: https://bit.ly/4tgajRE Paul's book Moonlight Crusaders: Special Duties Pilots over Occupied Europe publishes in May.

On this day in 1945, the Battle of Okinawa began. Art from 'Okinawa 1945: The Royal Navy's biggest carrier campaign', illustrated by Gareth Hector. https://bit.ly/3NZ2BfJ #WWII #History #Art #Books

'Jungle Commandos: The Battle for Arakan, Burma 1945' by Lucy Betteridge-Dyson is included in Amazon's Kindle Monthly deals and you can get the ebook for only £3.99! This is a gripping history of the experiences of the Commandos and their unsung allies. https://amzn.to/4c1wgwO

The retaking of the Santa Barbara Redoubt, 13 October 1813 by Peter Dennis © Osprey Publishing Ltd. Taken from Campaign 266: Bayonne and Toulouse 1813–14. Find out more about the book: https://bit.ly/3PToKwp #History #Books #Art

In May we're excited to be publishing 'Moonlight Crusaders: Special Duties Pilots over Occupied Europe' by Paul Smiddy! UK: 07/05/2026 US: 05/05/2026 Packed with first-hand accounts and expert research You can find out more about the book here: https://bit.ly/4cdTG3b

"Simon Mayall sustains remarkable clarity in description and analysis." Pennant Magazine. 'The House of War: The Struggle between Christendom and the Caliphate' by Simon Mayall is now available in paperback! You can find out more here: https://bit.ly/4aaNW9t

Today's new blog post looks at some of the famous vikings featured in our new book 'Vikings: Culture of Discovery and Plunder' from Ragnar Lodbrok to Harald Sigurdsson. You can read it here: https://bit.ly/4rXK2Gu #Vikings #History #Books

On this day in 1461 the Battle of Towton took place, which saw the decisive defeat of Lancastrian forces and left the path to the throne open for Edward IV. You can read about the battle in 'The Wars of the Roses: The Medieval Art of Graham Turner'. https://bit.ly/3NQov4K

We're very excited to be publishing 'Hammer of the Gods: King Olaf's Viking Conquest' by Don Hollway. UK: 07/05/2026 US: 05/05/2026 The book weaves together Norse sagas and Anglo-Saxon chronicles to vividly depict the violence and spectacle of the Viking age. Find out more: https://bit.ly/41vBoEn

Ottoman artillerymen put a huge cannon into position before the start of the siege, supervised by Urban the Hungarian gun master (March 1453) Art from CAM 78 'Constantinople 1453', illustrated by Christa Hook. #Art #History #Books

Have you tried our Fleet series? Packed with illustrations, each volume examines what it took to build, operate, and fight one of history’s most powerful armadas. Read reviews of the series from the International Journal of Naval History: https://bit.ly/4tb02Gc

This weekend you can find us at The Society for Military History conference in Arlington, Virginia. If you're attending, please do pop by our stand to say hello and find out about the brilliant military history books we publish. https://bit.ly/4bVv8L9

Image from Renaissance Polish Armies 1492–1569, out now! This woodcut is the earliest depiction of the battle of Orsha. The artist depicted mainly heavily armed lancers and Rascian light cavalry with shields and lances. (Polona/Public Domain) See more: https://bit.ly/41wgg0Q

An evening in conversation with former MiG-21 and MiG-23 pilot, Lt. Col. Rob ‘Z-Man’ Zettel, Lt Col, USAF (Ret), author of 'American Mig Pilot.' Venue: RAF Museum Midlands, Cosford Saturday 18th April 2026, 1700 – 2100 Hrs. You can buy tickets here: https://bit.ly/4l6lB8c

It's also publication day for our series books! Which ones will you be adding to your collection? You can find out more about each of them on the Osprey website: https://bit.ly/3WoqHSw #Books #History

Vikings: Culture of Discovery and Plunder is out now! A colourful exploration into the history, training, weapons, lifestyles and legacy of the Vikings. You can find out more here: https://bit.ly/4p2o6d4 #Vikings #History

New Machine of the Month feature: Imperial Roman Warships 193–565 AD. "From the third century, Roman ship and boat construction techniques – especially for military use – were transformed." Read the feature and explore past ones as well here: https://bit.ly/3xtxPU3

The next book by Eastern Front expert Prit Buttar is 'Berlin: Endgame 1945'. This captivating history explores the final battle for Berlin and the heart of Germany using vivid first-hand accounts . UK: 07/05/2026 US: 05/05/2026 Find out more here: https://bit.ly/4d7mOtU

HMS Victory breaks through the Allied line at the battle of Trafalgar, October 1805. Art from 'Horatio Nelson' illustrated by Peter Dennis. https://bit.ly/4lKIEWe #History #Nelson #Books #Navy

'Turning The Tide: The USAAF in North Africa and Sicily' by Thomas McKelvey Cleaver is available in all formats including paperback. Packed with personal accounts of the action. Available to order here: https://bit.ly/4a9G7RO #WWII #History #Books #Aviation

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 on the blog: extract from 'Fw 190 Jabo Units in the West.' "Following the defeat of France in June 1940, the Germans built up a formidable array of fighter and bomber assets on French airfields..." You can read more here: https://bit.ly/4bElRXI #WWII #Aviation

"One thing I have remarked on before is the quality of the illustrations in these books, and this one is no exception. They really are top quality..." Army Rumour Service have reviewed the Fleet title 'French Navy 1939–42'! https://bit.ly/4rC85uJ #History #Navy #WWII

Next week we publish 'Vikings: Culture of Discovery and Plunder'. This artwork shows the battle of Hafrsfjord, c.872. You can find out more on the Osprey Publishing website here: https://bit.ly/4p2o6d4 UK: 26/03/2026 US: 24/03/2026