Behind the Lines
or an Insider Knowledge
or Even Knowing Someone Who Knows

Osprey Releases
and New Military Club

by O'rr Bob


Sorry I missed the last edition but Kenn's not much use as an alarm clock.

[Fact] My club's into Rapid Fire at the moment using the new 15mm WWII figures. My Shermans are desperately in need of some support to wipe the smug smile off the face of the guy who brought the Germans. He mentioned he was buying some tanks, I foolishly didn't enquire which type and now face Tigers each week, mind you we surprised him the other week with a couple of newly purchased British 171b anti-tank guns. I only wish they would hurry up with those M10 Tank destroyers.

The other evening a few of us were test playing the rules and as my Americans advanced we ended up having a heated discussion over the number of figures that could fit into a M3 half track. My argument being that in the middle of a battle nobody was likely to bother whether it carried 10 or 11 men. I thought about picking my troops up and going home until it dawned on me that I was getting a bit old to be taking my ball away so nobody else could play, it's enough to turn you into a solo wargamer permanently. [Knowing the opponent I find it hard to believe such a famous tabletop general could only operate with superior tanks and not superior tactics. And true to his word Bob Mirrey is now a fully signed (and paid up) member! ]

I hope you've all saved up your dosh as we have a bumper selection from Osprey publishing for the period going up to Christmas..

BOOKS TO LOOK OUT FOR FROM OSPREY PUBLISHING

OCTOBER
M.A.A. No 298Russian Seven Years War (2)£ 7.99
M.A.A. No 299Austrian Auxiliary Troops 1792-1816£ 7.99
WARRIOR No 18Knight of Outremer 1187-1344£ 8.99
ACES 11 Bf1O9 D/E Aces 1939/41£ 10.99
ACES 12 Spitfire Mk 1/11 Aces 1939-41£ 10.99
NOVEMBER
CAMPAIGN No 44 Pavia 1525£ 10.99
CAMPAIGN No 45 Majuba 1881£ 10.99
M.A.A. No 300 French Foreign Legion Since 1945£ 7.99
This (no. 300) is a special collector's edition to celebrate 25 years of Osprey Military and the publication of the 300th Men at Arms title. Grab it while you can.
M.A.A. No 301Boer Wars (1) 1836-1898 £ 7.99
The Osprey Companion to Military History £ 25.00
A unique one-volume encyclopedia for both the historian and enthusiast, 592 pages written by 150 of the worlds most distinguished military historians, journalists and biographers on world history, covering the military history of Europe, Asia, Africa and North & South America.
JANUARY 1997
NEW VANGUARD No 22PANTHER Medium Tank 1943-1945 £ 7.99
M.A.A. No 302 Louis XV's Army (2) French infantry £ 7.99
WARRI0R No 19 British Redcoat 1740-1793 £ 8.99
These should be published in the month shown (including the USA) and be available from all good bookshops.

HOT NEWS OFF THE PRESS. Osprey are launching a New Military Club for a £ 12 joining fee you will get a Personal membership card for use at functions organised by the club and for use in conjunction with special offers on books and merchandise.

A 12 page, A4 format full colour quarterly journal with articles on Wargaming, Renactment and Modelling, a Product review page , Diary , Editorial , Letters page , Articles from authors and Special offers also Vouchers worth £ 2.50 to be used against purchasing Osprey books. You will also get a free Osprey Military Diary which will be in the format of a Osprey book with jacket illustrations and plate illustrations inside, all those military dates and anniversaries and events you already know but need reminding of.

If you are interested write to The Membership Secretary, Osprey Military Club, Dept ZC, 43 Stapledon Rd, Orton Southgate, Peterborough, PE2 6TD.

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