Here's an advance announcement from Osprey Publishing of some of March's interesting releases!

Scourge of the Seas
Buccaneers, Pirates & Privateers
(General Military)

Author: Angus Konstam


US Price: $24.95
UK Price: £20.00
Canadian Price: $32.95
Availability: Not yet published
Hardback; March 27 2007
240 pages;
ISBN: 1846032113



About the book
In their heyday, the sight of a pirate ship on the horizon would strike terror into the hearts of their intended victims. The colourful yet fearsome reputation of the pirate still resonates today and the sight of the skull and crossbones retains its thrilling power. The lives of the most famous of their brethren have been immortalised, initially in the pamphlets of the time, now in films and books. Telling the full story of piracy from the 'buccaneering era' of 17th century to the last great piratical wave of the early 19th century, this book explores the generally short and bloody life of the pirate, detailing his ship, weaponry and codes of behaviour, as well as his most famous exploits. It is the gripping tale of the violent and deadly brigands who roamed the high seas in search of plunder.

Contents

Introduction

Buccaneers

Pirates in the Golden Age

Privateers

Conclusion

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The Pacific War Companion
From Pearl Harbor to Hiroshima
(General Military)

Author: Daniel Marston
US Price: $12.95
UK Price: £7.99
Canadian Price: $16.00
Availability: Not yet published
Paperback; March 27 2007; 264 pages; ISBN: 1846032121



About the book

Twelve world-renowned military historians provide a re-evaluation of the events, troops, strategies, and tactics of the Pacific campaign of World War II. Despite unforgiving conditions and brutal jungle fighting that drained resources and morale, the American advance across the ocean towards the Japanese homelands drove the evolution of ever more innovative amphibious warfare, and increasingly desperate Japanese countermeasures. Bringing together American, Japanese, Australian and British perspectives, each chapter focuses on a different aspect of the conflict - from operational planning to the experiences of the men on the ground, and from the assault on Pearl Harbor to the atomic annihilation of Nagasaki and Hiroshima.


Contents

Japan’s road to empire and war

Pearl Harbor: Japanese planning and command structure

The Japanese invasions

Allied strategy and command in the Pacific 1941–42

The battle of the Coral Sea and Midway

The Burma Campaign

The South and Southwest Pacific campaigns 1942–45

The ANZAC Contribution

Nimitz and the Central Pacific War

After Midway: Japanese naval strategy 1942–45

Amphibious warfare in the Pacific

The battle for Okinawa April 1–June 21, 1945

Ending the Pacific War: “No alternative to annihilation”

Endnotes

Bibliography

Index

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Ancient Greek Warship
500–322 BC
(New Vanguard 132)
Author: Nic Fields
Illustrator: Peter Bull
US Price: $15.95
UK Price: £9.50
Canadian Price: $22.95

Availability: Not yet published

Paperback; March 27 2007
48 pages;
ISBN: 1846030749



About the book

Formidable and sophisticated, triremes were the deadliest battleships of the ancient world and at the height of their success the Athenians were the dominant exponents of their devastating power. Primarily galleys designed to fight under oar power, their main weapon was a bronze-plated ram situated at the prow. This book offers a complete analysis of the most potent battleship of its time; the weapon by which Athens achieved, maintained and ultimately lost its power and prosperity.

Contents

Introduction - Origins - Design - Construction - Crew - In Action - Ruling the Waves - The Athenian Navy - Olympias - Bibliography - Colour Plate Commentary- Index