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September 2026 Book Vote: Men-at-Arms

This month's book vote sees five Men-at-Arms titles battling for your support. Read the full descriptions and have your say by visiting the Book Vote page. Plus, check out the results of last month's Fleet vote.

Naval Forces and Marines of the American Revolutionary War

Naval Forces and Marines of the Napoleonic Wars

The Indian Army in World War I

The British Army on Campaign 1919–39

The Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service 1912–45

 

Naval Forces and Marines of the American Revolutionary War

During the American Revolutionary War, King George III’s Royal Navy found itself fighting multiple opponents, ranging from the naval forces of the Thirteen Colonies to the fleets of France, Spain and the Netherlands. The officers, sailors and marines involved in this far-ranging conflict are the focus of this illustrated account, setting the North American land campaigns in a wider, global context.

 

Naval Forces and Marines of the Napoleonic Wars

During 1803–15, many powers deployed naval forces, both alongside and against Britain’s Royal Navy, the pre-eminent fleet of the era. The organization and appearance of the officers, sailors and marines fighting for many combatants – some of whom changed sides as the wars went on – are described and illustrated in this informative book, ranging from the Caribbean to the Baltic.

 

The Indian Army in World War I

During World War, the Indian Army doubled in size to more than 550,000 men. Its personnel not only defended India, but also provided expeditionary forces to North West Europe, the Middle East and East Africa. As well as covering the distinguished regiments and corps of the Indian Army, this absorbing account also investigates the military contingents sent by India’s Princely States.

 

The British Army on Campaign 1919–39

In the two decades after World War I, the British Army conducted a variety of campaigns in various parts of the world, from the Third Anglo-Afghan War to the Arab Revolt. The organization, uniforms and personal equipment of the officers, soldiers and auxiliaries who fought for Britain in these operations are described and depicted in this engaging study.

 

The Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service 1912–45

Responsible for naval aviation and aerial warfare in the Pacific during World War II, the IJAAS pioneered carrier operations and proved a formidable opponent during 1941–45. This fully illustrated volume charts the evolving organization and appearance of the officers and enlisted men of the IJAAS, from its origins before World War I to the end of World War II.

 

Last month, we asked what you would like to see published in our Fleet series. Thank you to everyone who voted and provided feedback. Here are the results: 

 

Kriegsmarine Commerce Raiders 1939–45 - 25.5%

Mississippi River Gunboats 1861–65 - 23.7%

Allied Fleet of the Crimean War - 23.7%

IJN Combined Fleet of the Russo-Japanese War -  17.9%

US Atlantic Fleet 19341–45 - 9.2%

September 2026 Book Vote: Men-at-Arms

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