i like the idea of Frederick the Great's Allies, there could also be more books for the Seven Years' War, like the Saxon and Swedish Armies and the Reichsarmee. and an elaboration on the Russian Army.
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I notice you are considering a title in respect of Queen Victorias' Irish Regiments. As the son of a Royal Welch Fusilier, might I suggest you also consider Quen Victorias' Welsh Regiments?
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I really like the idea of Queen Victoria's Irish Regiments. And you may want to touch on the emergence of Irish pipe bands during this period.
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Yeomanry regiments in WW2. Sherwood Rangers, Northants Yeomanry, etc were diverse but dashing units at the vanguard of the Allied push in France let alone their action in the Desert, etc.
Also love to see one on the Glider Regiment...
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There are several good comments over on the forum pages. Several ideas gleaned from those pages that I would like to see are books on the Indian and Pakistani armies that cover all three wars. Some volumes on modern Asian armies would be good. There is nothing on the Japanese Self Defense Forces, or the Chinese and Korean armies post-Korean War. From the World Wars, it would be nice to see more coverage of the smaller combatants (especially the small armies that faced the blitzkrieg); and more coverage of smaller members of the Commonwealth.
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Frederick's Allies.....
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Both of the proposals are good, the Queen Victoria's Irish Regiments and Frederick the Great's Allies. I also like the idea suggested by Wuerttemberger of the other armies of the Seven Years' War. And, going in a quite different direction, deankal mentioned Asian armies -- what about the armies of Tibet (both in ancient times and more recently fighting against the British Younghusband expedition and Chinese invasions both under the Manchus and Mao)?
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Definitely Frederick the Great's Allies. "Seven Years War" tends to get played off as "French & Indian War", & I'd rather see something about the goings on in Europe than another trek into Indian Country. Besides, if I have to see another "redcoat" book I'd rather see something novel.
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Can you guys do reprints of the Modern African Wars books? Since the Canadian and Aussie books for the World Wars are great how about some of the other Commonwealth nations, ie New Zealand, India, South Africa?
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Medieval and Modern Balkan armies are sadly understudied. I beleive that Serbian Medieval Armies 1180-1537 would be very interesting with its variety of formations, armory and equipment. Also, Armies of the 19th C Sebia would be also interesting with its colourfull uniforms between French, Austrian and Russion rolemodels spiced with some Ottoman influences as well.
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I would like to see a book on the Russians in Chechnya or even include the recent war with Georgia and make it post communism conflicts in general. I would also like to see a book about Poland and other former Warsaw pact countries armies today.
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The Indian,New Zealand,African WW2 soldiers,South American Wars of
Independance,British/Commenwealth tank and arm. car crews I would be interested in reading about.The subjects already recommended below I would also like to read most of too. Kevin
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Roman Military Aces-Eagles of Empire
Extensive records on paper, stone and rusted iron are testamont to a long and illustrious record of Roman war heroes, members of an institution spaning a time-line longer than the history of the even the Roman catholic church. Some were simple men, some 'foreigners, some became saints! Many are household names. . .
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Roman Military Aces-Eagles of Empire.
Extensive records on paper, stone and rusted iron are testamont to a long and illustrious record of Roman war heroes, members of an institution spanning a time-line longer than the history of the even the Roman catholic church. Some were simple men, some 'foreigners', some became saints! Many are household names. . .
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Here's some more ideas:
- Post 1945 and specifically the present day.
- paramilitary police forces ex. the French Gendarmerie, Italian Carabinieri, Spanish Guardia Civil, etc
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Thanks for the chance for some feedback. How about a book on Franco's international support? Not just Germany and Italy, but Portugal, Ireland, france and any others out there. Considering fascism's appeal/support in the world during the Interwar Period, I bet there is a great deal of really fascinating info for a book.
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i think the idea of 7 years war prussian allies is an excellent one, maybe one for british/brunswick/hanover,saxony/reichsarmee etc.after that could you re release the prussian army titles to go with it.also i thought the idea of re releasing modern african wars .
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I wpuld like to see a book on the changes in Queen Victoria's army at home, especially the reorganizations of the Cardwell reforms of 1870. You had the armies on campaign but nothing about the army at home. I would also like to see more on the 16th and 17th centuries in Europe eg Dutch war of Independence, Thirty Year War and Northern Wars etc.
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As a follow up to my earlier comment, MAA 442 was only about Queen Victoria's Highlanders, who wore kilts in uniform, what about the other Scotish regiments that wore conventional uniforms? I also would like to see an issue on the East India company's arny.
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Thank you very much for your comments. You have all suggested some wonderful book ideas that we will definitely add to the list of prospective books. Unfortunately finding someone who can write about these subjects is often the difficult part so please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you would like to become an Osprey author. Please also don’t forget to let us know if you like the two book proposals (Frederick the Great’s Allies and Queen Victoria’s Irish Regiments) we currently have on the cards if you haven’t already done so. Your support could ensure that we get these two projects off the ground! If you have emailed me separately I will be responding to all emails in due course.
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A title on the Allies of Frederick the great would be most welcome. As would be titles describing the various armies of The Thirty Years War, Grand Alliance and Spanish succession conflicts.
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I’d like to see, at very different ends of the military history spectrum, The Goths (c 250-714 AD), Medieval Scottish Armies, and the NATO ISAF forces in Afghanistan. Regards
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Kate:
One of the books that'll you'll need to update and expand is the Flak jackets and then expand it to Ballistic protection.
xavier
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How about Merrill's Marauders, the Chindits, Gideon Force, and some of the other lesser-known spec ops units of WWII?
On the naval side, why not US Navy UDTs, RN COPPs, and LCOCUs (sp?)?
There's also Phil Cochran's Air Commandos and similar private air forces in WWII.
There's also the lesser known Ranger units of the French and Indian War era - Gorham's, companies in Georgia, etc. That might be expanded up to the War of 1812.
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I, too, am keen on seeing more work covering the 7-Years' War.
Additionally, I'd like to suggest covering "Pre-Metal Warfare" - paleo/meso/neolithic warriors, as evidenced from cave paintings, rare remains (like Utzi and Kennewick Man), modern isolated primitive tribes (as shown in the documentary "Dead Birds), and of course the rocks-&-slings Palestinian child resistance fighters and other urban rioters. To my delight, I've found a wide interest amongst wargamrs for this most basic combat technology.
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I'd love to see some of the following MAA titles:
Armies of Eastern Rome 500 - 830
The Eastern Roman Empire never fails to astound me, and I would be delighted to see a more thorough delving into this particular time period. I understand Romano-Byzantine Armies has been released, but I found that too broad in its scope to really get a sense for the transitions and changes the Byzantine Army itself was experiencing. I feel that this book could more profoundly enhance my understanding of these very interesting and diverse people.
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People,I have a long list of possible interesting books,say what you think,I hope the osprey "crew" read it too:
1)Armies of the great northern war:We already have a book covering Peter the great army,but we lack of material on the swedish,danish and polish armies of this war.Considering that this theme is very popular,I think people would like to see it.
2)United states militia:It's not a very covered topic,but it would be nice to know more about the colorfull miltias of the states from the revolution to the civil war of possibly after that.
3)Forces in the Balkans(Not the already existing one):We already have a book on the subject,but it's about the first world war.I suggest a book about the XIX century armies of the balkan states such as Greece,Serbia and Romania.Another possible book of this theme would be a XVIII Century one with the forces of the kuruc rebellion and of Dimitrie Cantemir moldavian rebellion (Both were helped by peter the great)
4)Soldiers of the portuguese empire:It's what is lacking on the XVI Century man at arms.It would be great to have a book talking about the soldiers of this nation which was,in the XVI Century,one of the greatest empires the world has ever seen
5)South American armies:We have a book dealing with the wars for independence,but it stops there.This book would talk about the armies of those countries during the entire XIX century.Another idea would be to have a book talking about the War of the triple alliance,the bloodiest war in Latin America.
6)Turkish Nizam army:The book about the ottoman armies gives room to this one,but it would talk about the army after Mahmud's reforms,which became european like.Ranging from 1826 to the russo turkish war,the book would also deal with the ottomans vassal armies such as Egypt and Tunis.
7)Safavid armies:We have a book about the Mughals and one about the ottomans,so it would be natural to have one about the last of the renaissance Islamic Empires,the Safavid Empire of Persia.
8)The Army of Qajar Persia:As a sucessor to the previous idea,this book would deal with the XIX Century army of the Qajar Shahs,an army which was also reformed in european standards,but keeping it's characteristics (Like camel artillery !).
9)The Army of the Dutch Empire:It's weird that we dont have a book dealing with the geatest XVII Century empire.It could be divided in two books,one from 1640 to 1702 and another from 1702 to 1795
10)Iberian armies of the Marlborough Wars:This book would cover in details the Catalan,Spanish and Portuguese armies who fought in the spanish front of the War of Spanish Sucession.
11)The Meiji Imperial army:My last sugestion,this book would cover the creation of the japanese imperial army up to the russo japanese war,dealing with it's uniforms,It's roles in surpressing rebellions and it's campigns in China and the nearby Islands
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I for one think the MAA on Frederick the Great's Allies (particularly Brunswick & Hannover) is a great idea. Would also definitely love to see MAA volumes on SYW Reichsarmee, Saxons and Swedes, not to mention the re-publication of the existing SYW MAA volumes (and some more SYW battles in Campaign series please!). Also support the suggestion above regarding the publication of MAA books on the Poles, Danes and Swedes in the Great Northern War.
A revised and expanded MAA series on the French army in the First World War (as has already been done for the MAA works on the German and British armies in WWI) would be most welcome as well. As would a MAA volume on the Portugeuse Expeditionary Force in WWI, the Belgian Dutch, Norwegian, Bulgarian, New Zealand and South African armies in World War Two. Oh, and how 'bout MAA volumes on the South Korean army, non-US UN contingents (Commonwealth Division, Thais, Filipinos, Turks, etc), the North Korean People's Army and the PLA (CPV)armies in the Korean War?
Have enjoyed the first 450 and looking forward to the next 450 - whatever they turn out to be on!
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Frederick the Great’s Allies would certainly go straight onto my book shelf and that of quite a few people I know. A definite antidote to the usual ACW & WW11 offerings.
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I would like to see a title on French Foreign Legion vehicles from 1930-modern Era. A title on Colonial and British and Loyalists Cavalry Regiments from the American Revolution. The Carlists Wars...And a new title on French Line Lancers from Napoleonic Era.
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I personally would be interested in Queen Victoria’s Highlanders but not so much Frederick the Great’s Allies. I think Osprey could do more books on armies of the modern warfare, and possibly peacekeeping forces situated worldwide. A book covering the forces of the Balkan Wars such as the Bulgarians, Greeks, Serbians, Ottomans, Romanians and others. Osprey has done several books on the Crimean War, but no books covering the French or Ottoman Forces. A book on the Seljuks is long overdue in my opinion and of the Safavids.
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Well, since you’ve asked… I’d love to see a multi-book series on the Fredericks allies in the Seven Years War! And a similar treatment for the army of Marlborough. Considering how long the Dutch were a significant power they have surprisingly little coverage. What about the Dutch army of the wars with Spain? Barbary Corsairs (never enough volumes on Pirates!), medieval/renaissance Korean Armies (maybe you could get the word “Samurai” somewhere in the title?), Japanese Armies from the Meiji reformation to the Russo-Japanese Wars and rather than coverage of each and every squadron of Napoleons Guard Cavalry we could catch up on some basics like Russian Specialist Troops or the Scandinavian nations of the Napoleonic Wars; Sweden and Denmark? United States militia of the War of 1812 in the North, a multi-volume series on the Armies of the Latin American Wars of Liberation including the Spanish,, Swedish Army of Charles the 12th, Armies of the Balkan Wars, French & Turkish Armies of the Crimean War, Askari Soldiers of the Great Powers in Africa, Polish Armies 1914-1925. For Warrior titles I suggest Maori Warrior, Daylamite, Quebec Militiaman of the 17th-18th Centauries, Indian Warrior of the 7 Years War, Indian Warrior of the American Revolution and Indian Warrior of the War of 1812. World War One Men at Arms titles for the South Africans, New Zealanders, and Australians, expanded coverage of the French. Armies of India from ancient to the 18th centaury (not all in one volume!). Armies of the Canadian Rebellions 1837-1838 and the Reil Rebellion. Forts and Fortresses of the War of 1812. The British and American Great Lakes Navies of the War of 1812. German Mercenary Soldiers of the American Revolution. “Technicals“, Blackwater and other Modern Mercenary Companies, Armies of the Successor States. Wurttemburg and other German states of the Seven Years War and Napoleonic Wars. 19th Centaury Military Rockets. And that’s just off the top of my head…
Colin
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if you are going to do frederick the greats allies would it be good time to re -release the various osprey books on him and his army all of which seem to have vanished.
the idea of doing the allies does appeal to me more that victorias irish regiments.
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Both proposed titles sound good. And i would like to support Faganator proposal on French Gendarmerie (I think Napoleon's Line and Guard Gendarmes would make a good title), Spanish Guardia Civil, Italian Carabinieri, etc. The three named units have long and interesting histories, and colourful and unique uniforms too!
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What about a book on Spanish "Tercios", they were quite important during the Xthe XVI and XVII centuries and the Religion Wars.
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multi book series on WWII special forces all illustrated by mike chappell allied axis etc
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On behalf of everyone here at Osprey, thank you all for your enthusiastic responses to this post - you are certainly giving us a lot to think about! If you think you have the knowledge and flair to author one of these books (bearing in mind that Osprey authors work very hard to compile detailed artwork references for our fantastic illustrators) please feel free to send us an email!
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I quote gangster.
I wold like some book illustrated by mike chapell on WWII (but not ncessarily limeted to) special forces.
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