INTRODUCTION TO BLOGS

Welcome to the Osprey Blog! This is where you can keep up-to-date with all of the latest news from Osprey Publishing and our views on the world of military history. Written by a mix of Osprey employees, authors, contributors, editors and enthusiasts this is the place to discover who we are, what we do and what we like.

THE LATEST FROM THE OSPREY BLOGS
Previous    1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7    Next   
615 posts on 62 pages

Russian Polar Paratroopers (Five Times Fast!)

Posted by Joe on February 09, 2010

Here’s a great story sent to me by one of our loyal blog readers about a proposed Russian paradrop operation near the North Pole. The Canadians are less than amused.

Email this | Technorati Links | Save to del.icio.us | Digg This! | Stumble It!

Permalink | Comments (0)


New Artwork Day - Varangian Guard Style!

Posted by Joe on February 08, 2010

Normally, I wouldn't just show off art from a single book, but the new work from Giuseppe Rava just blew me a away!

Email this | Technorati Links | Save to del.icio.us | Digg This! | Stumble It!

Permalink | Comments (1)


Our newest series is nearly here - Command is now available for pre-order

Posted by Mike on February 06, 2010

That's right, Command our latest series is almost here. We have mentioned it on the blog a couple of times, but for anyone who might have missed out on the details, the premise behind Command is pretty simple. These are not simple biographies, the Command series looks at how the greatest military leaders of history adopted technology, battlefield tactics and training methods, or simply inspired their troops through their personality and leadership skills. They provide a critical examination of each commander's key victories, and his notable adversaries. Illustrated with detailed maps, tactical uniforms and our signature uniform artwork and battlescenes, each book explains exactly how and why these great leaders were able to carve their names into the annals of military history.

Email this | Technorati Links | Save to del.icio.us | Digg This! | Stumble It!

Permalink | Comments (2)


Call of Duty Modern Warfare - what impact has this had on the military history community?

Posted by Mike on February 04, 2010

Has the intense PR spotlight and huge success of the Call of Duty Modern Warfare series had a positive impact on the world of military history? Is this the ideal medium to get a younger audience interested in military history, or is it simply a bloodbath of mindless violence and worrying fun? I have played the games - and here is what I think!

Email this | Technorati Links | Save to del.icio.us | Digg This! | Stumble It!

Permalink | Comments (6)


Malcolm McGregor (1935-2010)

Posted by Guest Author on February 02, 2010

Remembered by Martin Windrow. Malcolm, who died of cancer in January at the age of 75, was an important trail-blazer in our kind of publishing.

Email this | Technorati Links | Save to del.icio.us | Digg This! | Stumble It!

Permalink | Comments (0)


HBO's "The Pacific" Round-Up

Posted by Kerry on February 01, 2010

The talk of our small office has been the new HBO miniseries, "The Pacific," produced by the award-winning team that brought us Band of Brothers: Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg. The two make an impressive duo, and "The Pacific" promises not to disappoint. The 10-part series will air on Sunday, March 14th, and slowly but surely, more information on the series is becoming available.

Email this | Technorati Links | Save to del.icio.us | Digg This! | Stumble It!

Permalink | Comments (3)


Check Your Civil War Ancestors

Posted by Joe on January 31, 2010

Looking for something to do on a lazy Sunday afternoon - how about checking to see which unit Great-Grandpa served with during the Civil War?

Email this | Technorati Links | Save to del.icio.us | Digg This! | Stumble It!

Permalink | Comments (0)


Books back in stock - an extra January batch!

Posted by Mike on January 30, 2010

To coincide with the arrival of the Osprey January 30% off sale, we have an extra batch of reprints arriving - just in time for you all to take advantage of the possible savings. On top of the 50 odd books that I announced had been reprinted and arrived last week, our production team and printers have been working round the clock to bring in a bonus reprint batch. Of course, there are some of our most popular titles in there - like the immensely popular Elite 9 Normans, but there is a fair smattering of the more obscure titles cropping up in this reprint batch - Men-at-Arms 209 The War in Cambodia (which is also available as an e-book) is a good example of this, as is MAA 384 Armies of the German Peasant Wars. So get sorting through this list - you never know what sort of bargains you might be able to pick up!

Email this | Technorati Links | Save to del.icio.us | Digg This! | Stumble It!

Permalink | Comments (2)


RICHARD HOOK (1938–2010)

Posted by Guest Author on January 29, 2010

Remembered by Martin Windrow. Richard died on 12 January 2010, after a two-year battle with the cancer that he had fought with his characteristic courage, dignity and humour. He is survived by his wife Hilary, his children Adam, Jason and Christa, and his grandchildren Dale, Lauren and Amber.

Email this | Technorati Links | Save to del.icio.us | Digg This! | Stumble It!

Permalink | Comments (0)


Osprey announces the arrival of... The Osprey Publishing 5-a-side Football team

Posted by Mike on January 28, 2010

At lunchtime this Friday, a moment of history will be made, as the Osprey Publishing 5-a-side football team stride out onto the pitch (or to be more accurate, into the hall) for the first time, making their bow in the inaugural Botley Challenge Cup.

Email this | Technorati Links | Save to del.icio.us | Digg This! | Stumble It!

Permalink | Comments (0)

Previous    1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7    Next