Commissioning Editor Brianne Bellio tells us about the new titles publishing in the Campaign series in 2026!

Covering battles from 1274 BC to 2015, our 2026 Campaigns are dotted all over the historical timeline. With several new authors joining our seasoned favourites, we are excited to bring these new works to life. Packed with stunning artwork, 3D bird’s-eye-view diagrams, 2D maps and period images, these new titles will be a great addition to our wonderful Campaign list.

Starting way back in history, we have Kadesh 1274 BC by Anthony Spalinger. We then leap forward (just a bit) to Mark Galeotti’s Siege of Kazan 1552 and then onto the American Revolution with Kings Mountain 1780 coming from David Smith. Moving into the 1800s, we have Brian Lane Herder bringing us the American Civil War with Westport 1864 and the incomparable Angus Konstam takes us over to Europe with Königgrätz 1866. Louise Provan explores the race for oil in World War I with Baku 1918. Our World War II titles take us all over the map. David Greentree explores the arctic with Murmansk 1941. Peter Williams covers the Pacific front with Kokoda 1942–43, while Angus returns to move us over to Africa with Madagascar 1942. Mark Stille returns with Battle of the Atlantic (2) and Battle of the Atlantic (3). Within Europe, Steven J Zaloga covers the famous Carentan 1944 and Michael McNally brings closure to his duo with Hürtgen Forest 1944 (2). Pier Paolo Battistelli explores Allied movements in Italy with Florence 1944. We then move into more modern warfare with Grenada 1983 by Matthew A Frakes, Steve covers Gulf War 1990–91 and Mark Galeotti closes out our coverage with Donbas 2014–15.

Alongside all our fabulous authors, we’ve also got our most talented artists returning – plus 4 new artists for the list! We will be featuring artwork from Marco Capparoni, Johnny Shumate, Graham Turner, Angel García Pinto, Manuel Krommenacker, Robert McSweeney, Darren Tan, Marc Lee and Jim Laurier. Hopefully, there’s a little something for everyone and you’ll be just as excited for the new Campaigns as we are.

Gulf War 1990–91: Saddam's Iraq Faces Operation Desert Storm

Steven J. Zaloga, Robert McSweeney

29/01/2026

An in-depth study of the ground campaign led by the US and Coalition forces against Iraq in the Gulf War.

In 1980, Iraq invaded Iran, precipitating an eight-year war. By the end of the 1980s, Iraq was bankrupt, having amassed enormous debts, and oil-rich neighboring Kuwait, which Iraq had long claimed was rightly part of greater Iraq, seemed like the perfect solution. Saddam Hussein's invasion in August 1990 pitted one of the largest Arab armies against the smallest and Kuwait fell in a few days. Upset at this turn of events and worried about Hussein's military power, Saudi Arabia began negotiations with the US, UK and France to create a coalition to oust Iraq from Kuwait. More than 30 countries joined the coalition force. Operation Desert Shield had begun.

With contemporary images, maps, diagrams and stunning artwork, this book by expert historian Steven J. Zaloga dives into the response from the forces of the Coalition to help liberate Kuwait following the month-long air campaign to weaken the Iraqi forces. While Iraq was defeated, the war did not unseat Hussein and the conflict would resume a decade later. This detailed study brings the ground campaign of the Gulf War to life.

Kokoda 1942–43: Japanese Defeat in Papua

Peter Williams, Johnny Shumate

26/02/2026

An in-depth look at the battles at Kokoda, Milne Bay and Buna-Gona, which saw the Japanese battle the Australians and Americans on Papua.

The Japanese invasion of, and ejection from, the Territory of Papua was a six-month long campaign. From July to September 1942, the Japanese, having landed at Buna, advanced towards Port Moresby along the Kokoda Trail (or Track). They were opposed, at first, by Australian militia and later by Australian veterans of the war in North Africa. In September, a Japanese operation intended to support the advance was defeated at Milne Bay. By November, the Japanese had been driven back to their starting point, where, in a two-month siege, American troops joined to Australians to eliminate the Japanese beachhead at Buna.

With detailed maps, colourful artwork and period images, historian and Kokoda expert Dr Peter Williams examines the strategies and tactics of both sides, along with the limitations terrain, disease and weather imposed on the armies. It also covers the struggles of the American–Australian alliance, both at high command and on the battlefield. Along with Guadalcanal, the Papuan campaign marks the end of the Japanese advance in the Pacific, and the beginning of the Allied counter-offensive.

Siege of Kazan 1552: Ivan the Terrible Breaks the Kazan Khanate

Mark Galeotti, Angel García Pinto

26/02/2026

Russian expert Mark Galeotti provides an in-depth look at the siege that pitted Ivan the Terrible and Russia's first standing army against the Khanate of Kazan, leading to Muscovy's rise.

The Khanate of Kazan, one of the greatest Turkic successor states to the Mongol Golden Horde, had for generations been a thorn in Muscovy's side, raiding its lands for slaves and plunder. The newly crowned Ivan IV, who would become known as Ivan the Terrible, was determined to end the threat once and for all, leading a massive army against Kazan in 1552, comprising the Streltsy (musketeers), Russia's first standing army, and a massive artillery and engineer train, including an English expert in siegecraft.

Kazan was finally taken and brought directly into Muscovy's control, making it a truly multi-ethnic empire. The next four years would see a bitter guerrilla war against the Russians, but they were committed to the march south – going on to conquer the Astrakhan Khanate and the move east into Siberia, setting the scene for the rapid expansion of the Russian Empire under Ivan's Romanov successors.

In this gripping tale of Russian history, expert historian Mark Galeotti explores the major land and river offensive that saw Kazan fall to Ivan the Terrible's Army. With colourful battlescenes, detailed 2D maps and 3D diagrams, this book showcases how this siege marked the rise of Muscovy and ultimately helped lead to the Russian state today.

Kings Mountain 1780: The Tide Turns in the South

David Smith, Graham Turner

23/04/2026

An in-depth look at the battle that saw the American Overmountain Men come together and defeat the British Loyalist army, turning the tide of the war.

By 1780, the British strategy of subduing the South by mobilizing Loyalist forces appeared to be working following the capture of Charleston and the destruction of General Gates' Grand Army at Camden. Major Patrick Ferguson was appointed to raise forces and soon amassed a small army of more than 4,000 men, with which the South Carolina backcountry was cowed. It appeared Britain had a firm grip on South Carolina and Georgia, prompting a move into North Carolina.

Ferguson, commanding only a fraction of his Loyalists, was given the job of screening the advance of the main British army under Cornwallis, but his actions in the backcountry caught the attention of the fiercely independent "Overmountain Men." Roused into action by a handful of charismatic leaders, the Overmountain Men joined forces with Patriot militia and set off to find the Loyalists. After a grueling march of more than 300 miles, they caught up to them at Kings Mountain and annihilated Ferguson's command.

With detailed maps, diagrams, and illustrations, this well-researched book by expert author David Smith dives into Britain's plans for the area, the events that drove the Overmountain Men to band together and the final battle that saw the Loyalists defeated.

Grenada 1983: American Resurgence Towards the End of the Cold War

Matthew A Frakes, Johnny Shumate

21/05/2026

A detailed look at the American invasion of Grenada in 1983, the largest and most significant US military operation since the end of the Vietnam War.

Following independence from the United Kingdom in 1974 and internal government power struggles, Grenada was under Marxist rule in the early 1980s. When a hardline communist faction overthrew the existing regime and executed the prime minister in October 1983, the US was asked to intervene by several Caribbean States. President Reagan had to weigh an appeal for intervention, while US military leaders were forced to plan the operation with minimal warning and poor intelligence. The US invaded Grenada on October 25, codenamed Operation Urgent Fury. Despite international criticism and UN disapproval, the US maintained that the American citizens trapped in Grenada were reason enough to engage. The invasion lasted three days, with the evacuation of the US medical students a priority, as well as capturing the airports.

This was the first major combat deployment of the post-Vietnam all-volunteer force and the Joint Task Force involved the Army, Navy, and Marines. This book examines the tricky political situation Reagan faced, the battle against Grenadian and Cuban forces, and how this operation led to reforms that shaped the US military for future conflicts. With detailed maps, diagrams, and stunning artwork, this book explores the legacy of this small but crucial military campaign in US history.

Kadesh 1274 BC: Egypt Tries to Take Syria

Anthony Spalinger, Marco Capparoni

18/06/2026

An illustrated look at one of the earliest recorded battles that put a stop to Ramesses II's drive into Syria.

In c. 1274 BC, Ramesses II was pharaoh and commander of the Egyptian army. He led an expedition northwards from the eastern delta, through Palestine, and aimed for the city of Kadesh, which was currently in the hands of the Hittites. What Ramesses did not expect was that the Hittites' leader, King Muwatallis, was in the city, which made his plan to take the city much harder. Meeting in battle at the Orontes River in southern Syria, it was the largest clash of chariots in battle ever seen. The Hittites proved to be formidable opponents, managing to slice through the second division of the Egyptian army with a targeted chariot attack. In the end, the Hittites were forced to retreat but the Egyptians also failed to capture Kadesh and had to withdraw out of Syria.

In this detailed volume, Egyptologist Anthony Spalinger explores the history of the Egyptians and Hittites, looking at how they fought and how Kadesh came to be considered one of the most decisive battles of the ancient world. With stunning artwork, maps and diagrams, Ancient Egypt is brought to life, showcasing one of the earliest recorded set-piece battles.

Königgrätz 1866: The Creation of Modern Germany

Angus Konstam, Manuel Krommenacker

18/06/2026

An in-depth look at one of the biggest set-piece battles and one of the most decisive in European history pre-WWI.

Growing friction between the centuries-old Austrian Empire, self-styled guardian of Germany, and the smaller but more dynamic Prussian Empire led to war between the two countries. In June 1866, three Prussian armies crossed into Bohemia, and brushed aside the hastily assembled Austrian forces that stood in their path. The battered Austrians fell back to the town of Könnigrätz (now the Czech city of Hradec Králov) on the River Elbe, where their reserves were waiting. The battle began on 3 July and resulted in a Prussian victory.

Expert historian Angus Konstam explores this critical battle, examining what the Prussian victory meant for the political landscape and how it led to the modern German state. Featuring stunning artwork, detailed maps and period images, this book also highlights how advanced Industrial Age technology played an important role, and how more modern tactics fought against the old style. The Austro-Prussian War of 1866 was one of the most significant campaigns of the 19th century and this title showcases why.

Battle of the Atlantic (2): From Operation Drumbeat to the Defeat of the Wolfpacks, 1942–43

Mark Stille, Jim Laurier

30/07/2026

The Battle of the Atlantic was the longest and best-known naval campaign of World War II, and this volume details the dramatic success and failures of Hitler's U-boats in the mid-war years.

At the start of 1942, the German benefited from the utter lack of American preparations to defend shipping along the US East Coast, and this 'Second Happy Time' saw serious Allied losses between January and June 1942. After this Allied debacle, Admiral Dönitz planned to shift his focus to the North Atlantic. This was interrupted by the Allied invasion of North Africa, which diverted the U-boat force for the last months of 1942. When Dönitz was finally able to move his U-boats into the North Atlantic, they inflicted very heavy losses on Allied shipping and, by March 1943, looked poised for victory.
Respected naval historian Mark Stille analyses this critical period in the Battle of the Atlantic, describing how Allied advances in technology and intelligence saw the balance shift, with a stunning 34 boats lost in May 1943 alone and the Germans forced to withdraw from the mid-Atlantic. He also examines whether the Germans could ever have actually threatened the Allied sea lanes of communication in any meaningful way. Using maps, diagrams, photographs and stunning battlescene artworks, the weapons, personalities, and tactics of the opposing sides are brought vividly to life in a unique and engaging way.

Florence 1944: The Allied Advance in Central Italy, June–August

Pier Paolo Battistelli, Johnny Shumate

30/07/2026

A highly illustrated look at the Allied push to stop the Germans across central Italy, culminating in a battle in the middle of Florence.

Following the fighting at Anzio and Cassino, the Allies were in pursuit of the Germans, who had managed to get away when the Americans took Rome. With experienced troops recalled from Italy to participate in the invasions of Normandy and southern France, the Allied numbers dwindled, only partially replaced by three divisions. The Allies pushed on, following the Germans into central Italy in a bid to stop them getting to the Gothic Line. The Allies also made efforts to shorten their lines of communication and advance into the north.

Fighting across Rome, Pisa, Leghorn, Lake Trasimene, Ancona and Florence, the Allies pushed their advance across the country. Troops from the US, UK, France, New Zealand, South Africa, Poland, and India fought in these campaigns, chasing the Germans as they withdrew to safety. With detailed maps, diagrams and period images, Italian historian Pier Paolo Battistelli sets the scene for this last push from Rome, showcasing the highly motorised fighting in multiple cities across central Italy, and explains why this was an Allied tactical failure.

Westport 1864: Price's Raid and the Midwest's Greatest Battle

Brian Lane Herder, Marco Capparoni

27/08/2026

An illustrative look at the final Confederate and Union clash west of the Mississippi.

In September 1864, Confederate Major General Sterling Price decided to try and capture Missouri for the South. After failing to take St. Louis and Jefferson City due to the size of his force, he turned his attention to Westport (part of modern day Kansas City, MO). Warned of the incoming attack, Union forces had already been assembled, bolstered by state militia from Kansas. After a decisive battle at Westport, the Confederates fought a retreat through Kansas which ended in a cavalry battle at Mine Creek. It would be the last Confederate invasion west of the Mississippi and Missouri would remain firmly in Union hands.

With detailed maps, colourful artwork and period images, Kansas historian Brian Lane Herder explores this often overlooked Civil War battle. Involving over 30,000 men, Westport was the largest battle fought in the Midwest and the subsequent battle at Mine Creek was the second-largest cavalry battle of the entire Civil War. Considered to be the "Gettysburg of the West," this Union-won battle was a massive campaign that has fallen into the shadow of its Eastern counterparts. This book shines a light on "Price's Raid," the last strategic Confederate offensive in the Midwest.

Baku 1918: Dunsterforce and the Race for Oil in World War I

Louise Provan, Johnny Shumate

27/08/2026

A highly illustrated look at the desperate race for oil between Britain, Germany, Turkey, Russia and local forces in Azerbaijan in World War I.

Against the background of the Armenian–Azerbaijan war, the Russian Revolution, the Ottoman invasion of Armenia and World War I, Baku suddenly found itself the at the centre of a geopolitical minefield. After signing a treaty with Germany, Russia's withdrawal from the war left Germany and Turkey with access to the oilfields at Baku. Extremely critical to keeping the war machine moving, oil was a precious commodity. Worried about Germany and the Ottomans having access to the oilfields, Britain assembled a multinational force under Major General Dunsterville to prevent this. The force set off to Baku with the aim of training and raising the local Armenian population to stop the Turks from seizing the oilfields.

Weakening relationships between Germany and Turkey saw both countries trying to keep the other out, while also fighting off the British forces, the Bolsheviks, and the White Russians. The rise of Bolshevism in the area, supported by the Jangalis, was a concern to Britain as well, who worried it might spread towards their interests in central Asia and India. With stunning artwork, detailed maps and period images, this book dives into the highly political campaign to secure oil in Baku in 1918 and explores the long-reaching consequences of involvement in that area.

Donbas 2014–15: Undeclared and Uncivil War in Ukraine

Mark Galeotti, Marc Lee

24/09/2026

A detailed look at the undeclared war in Donbas, illuminating the long-running Russia-Ukraine crisis.

The emerging and undeclared struggle for Ukraine's south-eastern Donbas region that erupted after the Russian annexation of Crimea and only effectively froze in mid-2015 with the Minsk II peace deal was at once an insurgency, a proxy war and a direct Russian intervention. At first, it was a struggle largely between local insurgents and Russian volunteers on the one hand, and local security forces and pro-government militias on the other. Over time, Ukrainian government forces assumed a growing role – and so too did Russian regulars. Over the next year, back-and-forth struggles continued as neither side was able to assert themselves until the conflict settled into an uneasy, bad-tempered and ultimately unstable stalemate.

Expert historian Mark Galeotti explores the war in Donbas in 2014–15, detailing the eclectic mix of combatants (including commanders ranging from a tsarist-era war re-enactor to a neo-Nazi ex-con) and the mix of set-piece battles, scrappy insurgency and plain street brawls. With new artwork, detailed maps and diagrams, this book dives into the causes of the conflict and shows how this played a role in the 2022 invasion.

Murmansk 1941: The Failure of Germany's Operation Platinum Fox

David Greentree, Johnny Shumate

22/10/2026

A highly illustrated look at the failed German and Finnish plan to capture Murmansk, repelled by Russian forces at every step.

After taking Narvik in 1940, the Germans then deployed further north and took up positions on the Finnish border by June 1941. As part of the larger Operation Silver Fox, Operation Platinum Fox was conducted by a force of German Gebirgsjager, commanded by General Eduard Dietl, with the aim of securing Murmansk. Murmansk was critical as it was the only port open year-round and it routinely had Allied convoys arriving to supply materiel to the Russians. The nickel deposits in nearby Finland also had to be protected and defended as they were crucial to German armament production. Due to the inhospitable environment, Dietl found his avenues of approach limited. Numerous river lines would have to be bridged but the Russian Northern Fleet began to land soldiers to threaten the German lines of communication. After failing twice to cross the Litsa River, Dietl attempted a third try in September, but the Russian soldiers were ready to fight back.

Here, historian David Greentree explores this lesser-known but strategically vital campaign in the Arctic. This was a resounding failure for the German and Finnish troops – Dietl lost over 10,000 men for 15 miles of ground. With stunning artwork, period images and detailed maps, this book highlights why Operation Platinum Fox failed and how that affected the remainder of the war.

Carentan 1944: Defending the D-Day Beachheads

Steven J. Zaloga, Graham Turner

22/10/2026

An in-depth look at the US' desperate battle to secure Carentan and support the Normandy invasion and the elite German units that sought to repel them.

Although the US Army had successfully secured both Utah and Omaha Beach on D-Day, the next tactical problem was to connect the two beachheads. Utah and Omaha were separated by the Vire river estuary. Carentan was the first major town on the river, and as such was of vital tactical importance. However, this was not lost on the Germans, who dispatched their elite Fallschirmjager-Regiment 6 to hold the town. On the US side, the task of capturing Carentan fell to the 101st Airborne Division. In the week following D-Day, the US and German troops waged a battle for the town of Carentan.

Told by expert historian Steven J. Zaloga, this title goes in depth into the initial battle on 10–12 June, the German counterattack and the final Allied victory. With stunning artwork, detailed maps and BEVs and period images, this title brings to life the fierce fighting between paratrooper forces and highlights how this Allied success led onto the next phase of Operation Overlord.

Madagascar 1942: Operation Ironclad and the Fight against Vichy France

Angus Konstam, Graham Turner

19/11/2026

A highly illustrated look at Operation Ironclad and Britain's attempt to curtail any Japanese threat to the Indian Ocean.

The British invasion of Madagascar was brought on by a much exaggerated fear of Japanese power. France had governed the immense island in the Indian Ocean since 1897, but in 1940, it had become a colony of pro-German Vichy France. For a majority of the war, it was considered of little strategic importance, despite the natural harbour of Diego Suarez. Japan's entry into the war changed all that. Suddenly, Madagascar was now a potential target for the Japanese. Prime Minister Winston Churchill insisted something be done.

Operation Ironclad began on 5 May with landings near Diego Suarez. Despite heavy Vichy resistance, the port was captured after three days of fighting. The initial invasion complete, the next three phases were relatively low-key to capture the rest of the island. On 6 November, an armistice was signed, bringing this campaign to an end. However, by then, the Japanese threat had largely receded. The island was handed over to the Free French, who governed until the end of the war.

Expert naval historian Angus Konstam brings this largely forgotten, but key moment of the war to life. With stunning artwork, detailed maps and period images, this title delves into the first large-scale Allied operation of the war and sheds light on this often dramatic campaign for control of the Indian Ocean.

Hürtgen Forest 1944 (2): The High Cost of Victory for the US

Michael McNally, Darren Tan

17/12/2026

The concluding part of a detailed study of one of the longest, and most brutal, tactical operations of World War II.

Fought in brutal terrain – heavily wooded, riven with razor sharp ridgelines and precipitous cliffs, and with a woefully inadequate road network – and in all elements (wind, rain, hail, snow), the Battle of Hürtgen Forest was a grinding and protracted encounter where gains were measured in feet and yards and not miles. Many of the casualties were caused by pneumonia, trench foot, frostbite, and trauma.

The second phase of the Battle of Hürtgen Forest formed part of the Allied Operation Queen, the thrust to the Roer (Rur) River. The Allies continued their efforts to secure the area, until on December 16, 1944, German forces began the Ardennes Offensive, bringing further fighting in the Hürtgen to a halt. In early February 1945, American forces attacked through the Hürtgen Forest for the final time, securing the Rur Dam and the forest itself.

Covering the period November 16, 1944 to February 10, 1945, this book picks up the gripping narrative from the first volume, and explores the American reaction when their advance ground to a halt and the results of German improvisations in defence. It concludes with a summary of the situation at the conclusion of operations in February 1945.

Battle of the Atlantic (3): The Final Collapse of the U-boats, 1943–45

Mark Stille, Jim Laurier

17/12/2026

A descriptive and illustrated look at the U-boat campaign towards the end of the war and how the Germans lost their edge in the water.

In May 1943, Admiral Dönitz's U-boat force suffered a decisive defeat in the North Atlantic. Forced to abandon attacks there, Dönitz switched the focus of U-boat operations to the central Atlantic, but US Navy escort carrier groups met and defeated them there. In September 1943, Dönitz attempted to resume North Atlantic operations. However, after some initial success, the plan to resume large-scale U-boat operations in the open Atlantic was defeated. When the invasion occurred in June 1944, the Germans made an all-out effort to disrupt the landings with submarines, but it was another disastrous failure. After this, the main focus was Britain’s waters.

Naval historian Mark Stille concludes his Battle of the Atlantic trilogy by digging into why the U-boat offensive failed against the Allied convoys. This book covers the new technologies and tactics utilized by the Germans, why the escorts proved so effective, and how the U-boats kept up the fight until the very end. With stunning artwork, period images and detailed maps, this book delves into the German strategy during this hopeless phase of the war and shows how Allied intelligence and overwhelming numbers contributed to the overall victory.

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