Osprey New Vanguard Series

M109 155mm Self-Propelled How by OspreyItem Number: OSPNVG86New Vanguard 86Author: Steven J ZalogaIllustrator: Tony BryanAbout this bookEntering service in the early 1960s, the M109 Self-Propelled Howitzer has been in production for 34 years and forms the backbone of US Army and Reserve artillery units. The M109A6 is the latest development of the M109 series and incorporates advanced fire control systems that enable it to have its first rounds on target less than 60 seconds after arriving at...

Panzerkampfwagen Iv Ausf,G.H by OspreyItem Number: OSPNVG39New Vanguard 39Authors: Hilary Doyle Tom JentzIllustrator: Tony BryanAbout this bookThe Panzerkampfwagen IV was one of the most numerous and successful German tanks of World War II. Despite the introduction of the Panther and Tiger tanks, the PzKpfw IV remained the backbone of the German armoured units until the end of the war. This book details all of the variants of the Panzerkampfwagen IV with the long guns 7.5cm KwK 40 L/43 and...

The Spanish Galleon 1530-1690 by Osprey PublishingItem Number: OSPNVG96During the middle decade of the 16th century a new type of sailing vessel emerged, designed to carry the wealth of the Americas to Spain. This was the galleon, and over the next century these vessels would serve Spain well as treasure ships and warships, becoming a symbol of Spanish power and wealth during the period. The development and construction of the Spanish galleon are discussed in this book, and the ordnance and...

Union River Ironclad 1861-65 by OspreyItem Number: OSPNVG56New Vanguard 56Author: Angus KonstamIllustrator: Tony BryanAbout this bookAt the start of the American Civil War, neither side had warships on the Mississippi River, which was a vital strategic artery. In what would prove the vital naval campaign of the war, both sides fought for control of the river. While the Confederates relied on field fortifications and small gunboats, the Union built a series of revolutionary river ironclads....

Us Destroyers 1942-45 by Osprey PublishingItem Number: OSPNVG165Author: Dave McCombIllustrator: Paul WrightAbout this bookFew if any 20th century warships were more justly acclaimed than the destroyers of the U.S. Navy-s Fletcher class. Admired as they were for their advanced and rakish design, it was their record as workhorses of the Pacific War that placed them among the most battle-tested and successful fighting ships of all time. This title describes the Fletchers and their Allen M....