This month's book vote sees five Mne-at-Arms titles battling for your support. Read the full descriptions and have your say by filling out the form on the Book Vote Page. Plus, check out the results of last month's Raid vote.

 

Safavid Armies 1501–1736

Swedish Armies 1655–1721

The Armies of Germany 1848–66

American Volunteers at War 1914–45

The Pakistan Army at War 1947–99

 

Safavid Armies 1501–1736

The Safavid dynasty ruled Iran for more than two centuries, at various times controlling a major sweep of territories adjacent to Iran. During this time Iranian armies fought Ottoman, Mughal, Russian and other forces in a host of conflicts. The evolving appearance and organization of Iran’s fighting men is chronicled in this lively study, drawing upon the latest research.

 

Swedish Armies 1655–1721

The Swedish armies that fought in the Northern War of 1655–60, Scanian War (1674–79) and Great Northern War (1700–21) were at the forefront of European warfare in terms of their leadership, tactics, organization and equipment. The organization and evolving appearance of the soldiers who fought for Sweden in these momentous conflicts are described and depicted in this study.

 

The Armies of Germany 1848–66

From the German revolutions of 1848–49 to the Austro-Prussian War of 1866, the armies of Germany’s many states, notably Prussia, fought not only one another but also Danish, Austro-Hungarian and other forces. The colourful appearance, organization and rapidly evolving weaponry of these soldiers at war are examined in this absorbing survey of a great era of military costume.

 

American Volunteers at War 1914–45

During World War I, US citizens served in the front lines in a variety of roles, both on land and in the air, before the United States entered the conflict in April 1917. Similarly, American volunteers participated in both the Spanish Civil War and World War II before Pearl Harbor. This fully illustrated study investigates these volunteers serving in foreign forces during conflicts across the globe.

 

The Pakistan Army at War 1947–99

In the years since 1947 the Pakistan Army has fought four major conflicts against Indian forces and conducted military operations in what is now Bangladesh. It has also participated in peacekeeping and counter-insurgency operations, both at home and abroad. This authoritative account describes and depicts the soldiers who served in Pakistan’s army during this tumultuous period.

 

Last month, we asked what you would like to see published in our Raid series. Thank you to everyone who voted and provided feedback. The results gave us a clear winner. Check out the full results below!

Singeing the King of Spain’s Beard 1587: Francis Drake’s raid on the Armada preparations (20%)

Lysanders over France: The RAF’s secret squadrons in the Resistance war (18.3%)

Souda Bay 1941: Italy’s MT explosive motorboats strike the Royal Navy (19.2%)

Operation Dragon Rouge 1964: The paracommando hostage rescue in Stanleyville (23.4%)

Crimea 2022–23: Ukraine strikes back (19.1%)