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 by clicking the link in our Instagram bio.
Last month, we asked what you would like to see published in our Elite series. The Swiss at War 1500–1793 was the winner with 36.3% of the vote.
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June 2026 Artwork Reveal.
Art from 'US Liberty Ship vs German Surface Raider: The Battle of the Atlantic 1942', illustrated by Edouard A. Groult.
This plate shows the scene as the second torpedo strikes home. Esau rests in the water unobserved, as it assesses the damage it has inflicted. In the distance flames silhouette George Clymer, as its panicked crew hastily lowers the lifeboat lest a freighter filled with timber and deck cargo aircraft explodes and sinks before they get off.
You can see more art on the Osprey blog by clicking the link in our bio.
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Mission orders prohibited evasive action by aircrews when delivering paratroopers and gliders past
the front line. Flying low, straight and level and with no way to “fight back” made them easy
targets. Pilots nearby could only watch when enemy fire found a fellow pilot (upper right),
perhaps a friend as he lost control of his aircraft. (National Archives)
Image from 'Into the Firestorm: The Allied Heroes Who Flew World War II's Most Daring Missions' by Scott McGaugh, author of 'Brotherhood of the Flying Coffin', out next month.
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Next month we're excited to publish '1942: Hitler's Gamble for Victory' by Richard Hargreaves.
Based upon 15 years of research in archives, museums and libraries across Europe, this is a unique account of this critical year in World War II. No other history has looked at the Eastern and North African theatres in conjunction, masterfully illustrating how the crushing gains on both fronts would be lost by the end of the year.
You can find out more and pre-order a post by clicking on the Sprout link in our Instagram bio.
UK: 18/06/2026
US: 16/06/2026
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Warships of the Ataka Bune and Seki Bune types are Used During the First Battle of Kizugawaguchi Between Oda Nobunaga and Mori Terumoto, 1576.
Art from 'Fighting Ships of the Far East (2)', illustrated by Wayne Reynolds.
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'Forged in War: A military history of Russia from its beginnings to today' by Mark Galeotti is now out 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.
You can find out more on the Osprey website by clicking the link in our Instagram bio.
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The narrow forecastle deck of Desna, and the sponsons abeam the forward gun, which were necessary to enable it to be operated when trained to port or starboard. Note the Obukhov gun mounting fitted atop the 12.5in high cylindrical pedestal. There was a circular platform half-way up to make it easier for the layers to reach their seats. (Author’s Collection)
Image from Warship 2026, available now!
You can find out more and order through the link in our Insta bio.
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'Berlin: Endgame 1945' by Prit Buttar is available in all formats including audio! Here is an sneak peek from the introduction.
Prit Buttar reveals the brutal combat that defined the final death throes of the Third Reich.
You can start listening on Spotify by clicking the link in our Instagram bio. Also availble on audible and the Osprey Publishing website.
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In June we're delighted to publish 'Overshadowed: US Marines in World War II: Europe, the Caribbean, and South America' by Isaac Lamberth.
This visual history sheds light on forgotten parts of World War II history through the lens of the US Marine Corps, serving everywhere outside of the Pacific.
UK: 04/06/2026
US: 02/06/2026
You can find out more and pre-order a copy by clicking the Sprout link in our Instagram bio.
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August 2026 Artwork Reveal! 🎨🖌️
Art from Royal Navy Mediterranean Fleet 1793–1805: The war at sea against Napoleon, illustrated by Edouard A. Groult.
You can see more art on the Osprey blog.
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Soviet T-72B1 tanks during winter manoeuvres. T-72B and B1 tanks fitted with ‘Kontakt-1’ ERA blocks were labelled ‘BV’ abroad, but this is not a Soviet or Russian designation.
Image from 'T-72 Main Battle Tank' by James Kinnear and Stephen Sewell. Available now!
This new study contains over 300 photos detailing the history of the vehicle, as well as tables and data covering the weapons and systems used.
You can find out more and order a copy of the book by clicking the Sprout link in our Instagram bio.
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