Latest book received

[Modhail]

Fashion and accesories in the age of the Black Prince, by Stella Mary Newton
A book about styles and changes in clothing during the 14th century, what people said about it (Scandalous! It will lead to lechery! Kids these days! ...the usual.), and what clothing said about you. Somewhat academically written, but interesting if your interest in the 14th century runs beyond who fought who, and what did they hit each other with.

Warfare in Medieval Brabant, by Sergio Boffa
Basically what it says on the tin... Focussed on the latter half of the 14th century, essentially the reign of Joan of Brabant. I've read excerpts from it before, but finally managed to get a copy for a reasonable price. Lots of info on happenings within Brabant (where I live), as well as on the nature and equipment of warfare in the era. I haven't read much of it, but it promises to be a treasure trove of information...

Can't wait to dig in... Have to wait till the weekend though. 

[Skyven]

A copy of New Vangard 32, The Long Range Desert Group 1940-1945. One of the few books left on my LRDG want list (the main one now being G Patrol).

Bought via ebay for a great price, and it is in excellent condition. 

[obsidian3d]

I just picked up a copy of Fistful of Kung Fu in PDF so that I can fight out some battles between the Foot clan and my newly-finished TMNT.

[carlos marighela]

John P.Cann's  'The Flechas, Insurgent Hunting in Eastern Angola, 1965-74'.  Quite surprised to find this, happily surprised though.

[Vanvlak]

I am more into fantasy or sci fi or VSF modelling, but that's mainly because I have a fear of historical incorrectness; but I also enjoy reading historical books. The recent thread on Naval & Military Press books: http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=74243.0 resulted in an exploration of the site and a couple of bargains - and a more expensive purchase - thanks Von Stroheim  

Warning: I have not read these yet, so cannot give reviews.

The bargains:
Hellenistic and Roman Naval Wars 336-31 B.C. J D Grainger, Pen and Sword, 2011,  delivers just that - brief accounts of a series of naval battles in the Med. Not too thick or detailed, but useful I guess to get a general view of this bit of history.

Rikugun: Guide to Japanese Ground Forces 1937-1945 Vol. 1 Tactical organization of Impreial Japanese Army & Navy ground forces, L Ness, Helion & Co., 2014 - a very highly detailed reference book with interminable organization lists, includes cavalry, armour and artillery. It is based on allied records (and captured information) and Japanese records. Not a history of events, but descriptive of the forces and the structure of organization. Not many photos, but some very interesting ones included, such as a Heavy AA battery firing during a training exercise, a 20cm Army Type 4 rocket being launched, a Type 91 howitzer on a Type 98 trailer, a heavy weapons team transported in a truck etc. Extremely useful reference.

The more expensive one - not on discount, and a reprint with colour chromolithographs (love the word!):
The Maltese Corps of the British Army 1798-1895, Maj. A G Chesney, reprinted by The Naval & Military Press Ltd
No date provided, but officers serving in 1897 are listed as 'still being in service'! So around 1900 would be a good guess.
This book gives a brief history of the surprisingly large number of different Maltese units (of interest to me as local history) within the British Army over the period covered. Gives the organization, history, officers and even the wages of the troops. The chromolithographs are a set produced by a Maltese officer, and are very much cigarette card-type illustrations of high quality and detail; a few photos from the second half of the period are given as well, together with some illustrations and descriptions of standards. The troops were not restricted to the islands, and also went off to Egypt, Elba and Italy. Another very useful reference for Napoleonics, Victorian, Colonial and even VSF modelling and gaming, if a bit specialised.

[Atheling]

Blood on the Nile from Warlord..... ordered from Perry Miniatures so I get the really nice Barnaby model too!!

Darrell.

[Vermis]

Copies of Huygen's Gnomes and the Osprey Saxon, Viking and Norman. All further research and reference for Vermisworld.

(Gnaked gnomes though. I was... Not prepared for that. )

[Sardoo]

Just got "The Herrin Massacre" - book about the 1922 killing of 24 non-union miners by other miners during a strike. If the story wasn't true it would seem like something out of the most gruesome pulp novel!

[Poiter50]

2 Voyages D'Alix books, La Marine Antique & Pompei. Shame they were never translated in to English, the illustrations are excellent.

[Atheling]

Verneuil 1424: The Second Agincourt - The Battle of the Three Kingdoms, Richard Wadge.

I read it in one sitting but need to read it again. Basically Richard Wadge seems to have much of what we know about the battle well versed and indeed adds his own interpretation as one would expect. The problem arises in the narrative leading up to the battle. This is exemplified in the first chapter when he states that Edward III thought he had a legitimate claim to the thrown of France, which I for one don't swallow. Edward used the claim as a bargaining chip. It show's a historical naivete on behalf of the author who sometimes hasn't quite got his facts straight. IMHO of course.

Darrell.

[obsidian3d]

Received my Batman rule book. Very nice looking product!

[Poiter50]

21 Les Voyages D'Alix. These will test my French but the illustrations are superb.

[Bryanbowdell]

Osprey - New Vanguard 221 - Gunboats of World War 1 - fantastic, some great illustrations and photo's.

[krieghund]

A copy of " To Live & Die in the West " for a penny, well pleased.

[3 fingers]

Mortal engines by Philip reeve,£1.50 delivered ,eBay.