Military History

In today's blog post, Kulikovo 1380 author, Mark Galeotti, writes about how this relatively unknown battle to the west has become mythologised in Russia and utilised for political purposes, telling the story of how a daring Russian force defeated the military superpower of the day... Continue Reading

In today's blog post, Mark Lardas joins us once again, this time exploring the firebombing raids against Japan in the 1940s. The bombing raids are the focus of his new book Japan 1944–45, which examines the air campaign that incinerated Japan's cities.Continue Reading

Today on the blog we are joined by Peter E. Davies, author of Northrop Flying Wings, who explores the origins of the flying wings and the work of aircraft designer Jack Northrop.  Continue Reading

This month, Weapon is our series of choice for the Book Vote. Covering a range of history, this list of five new title ideas looks at weapons from the medieval knight right through to rifles of World War I. Continue Reading

Now is the perfect time to add to your Osprey collection because until 28 February, we've got thousands of books, eBooks and games discounted!Continue Reading

Today on the blog we are joined by Tim Pears, whose new book The Redeemed takes a fictional look at the Battle of Jutland and the scuttling of the German fleet at Scapa Flow. Continue Reading

For our first artwork reveal of the year, we're looking ahead into April, in which we're publishing three series books. Take a look below and let us know your favourite! Continue Reading

In David Campbell's newest Combat book, US Soldier vs Afrikakorps Soldier, he explores the opposing sides of the Tunisian campaign during World War II. Today on the blog, David examines the context behind these two forces: the new-to-combat US soldiers and the divided Afrikakorps.  Continue Reading

Take a look at Epic History TV's newest video on the Battle of Corunna and Napoleon's attempt to seize Spain in 1808.Continue Reading

Today on the blog, Ryan K. Noppen, author of French Battleships 1914–45, writes about the lesser known aerial dimension of the British Royal Navy's Operation Catapult during World War II.   Continue Reading