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With its distinctive double-cockpit design, the Mi-24 'Hind' is arguably the most recognizable war machine of the Cold War, and has achieved near-legendary status in the annals of military history. This book presents the Mi-24 in its brutal glory, from design and development to deployment and combat.

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At the start of the American Civil War, neither North nor South had warships on either side of the Mississippi River. Gradually, both sides converted existing riverboats into powerful naval weapons. This title describes their design, development and operation throughout the American Civil War.

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The most produced Japanese bomber of the war saw action on every front from the first day of the Pacific conflict through to VJ-Day. This title charts the history of the "Betty", its strengths and weaknesses, and gives information about the crews who flew them.

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Introduced to the British Army in 1983, the Challenger Main Battle Tanks have served operationally in the Balkans and both Gulf Wars. This book covers a range of the Challenger family, and highlights their firepower, protection and shock action that have been instrumental to the success of British forces.

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Features the PzKpfw V Panther, considered to be one of the finest tanks of World War II due to its combination of mobility, firepower and armour. This book also details how to model the main variants of this fascinating and significant World War II tank, and it provides a listing the main kits and aftermarket sets available.

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Developed during the mid-1930s, the SdKfz 251 was one of the most numerous vehicles used by German forces during World War II. This book covers the plethora of model kits devoted to this half-track, as well as providing tips on building, detailing, converting and customising all kinds of models.

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Details the organization and equipment of the armies engaged in the various wars in South Africa, involving such forces as the South Africa Defence Force, the Cubans, the Angolan Army and various guerilla units.

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The Israeli IDF has seen the most combat of any major army in the post-war world. This title details the tanks and carriers used in conflicts such as 1968 war, Yom Kippur I 1973 and the invasion of Lebanon in 1982.

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The year 1755 saw the rivalry between Britain and France in North America escalate into open warfare as both sides sought to overcome the other's forts and trading posts. This book focuses on a daring feat of arms at the height of the French and Indian War.

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The MS.406 was an important aircraft not only because it was built in larger numbers than any other French fighter of the period, but also because it was the first modern fighter in the Armee de l'Air inventory. This book deals with this aircraft.

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The 4-year long Eastern Front campaign fought between Germany and the Soviet Union produced the greatest number of aces, and also the highest individual and unit scores ever recorded. This book covers the Luftwaffe fighter pilots credited with scores of between 50 and 100, and provides first-hand accounts from the combat veterans themselves.

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The second volume in the trilogy of Combat Aircraft titles devoted the de Havilland 'wooden wonder', this book focuses on the Mosquito fighter variants, and their users.

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Mounted upon their huge black horses, the Mounted Grenadiers of the Imperial Guard were the senior heavy cavalry unit of the French army and were never defeated in battle. Their long list of battle honours earned them the nicknames 'the Giants' and 'the Gods'. This title tells the story of this unit using documentary and pictorial sources.

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Nazi Germany's MP 38 and MP 40 submachine guns are among World War II's most recognizable weapons. This title tells the story of the origins, combat use, and lasting influence of two of World War II's most famous firearms.

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Covers the period from the Moghul invasion of India through Afghanistan to the Moghul Emperor's acceptance of British "protection" in the 18th century.

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Describes the design and production of the P-51D, and draws on first-hand accounts to chart its combat history in Europe, and to tell the stories of the aces who flew the fighter. This book also includes new colour illustrations and cutaways, as well as contemporary photographs.

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The UK-based 9th Air Force produced nearly 100 aces flying Mustangs, the subject of this book. In fact, it was the RAF which was the first Allied air force to put the Mustang into service, producing seven aces. The book looks back on both the plane and the aces who flew them.

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Although better known for their exploits over the war torn skies of Germany and Italy, the USAAF's premier fighters, the P-47 and P-51, also made contributions to the victory against Japan from 1943 onwards.

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Japan in the 16th century was made up of effectively independent kingdoms led by warrior leaders. The author examines this period of Japanese history, looking at the commanders and armies and the way in which the destruction of the elite Takeda army affected the Samurai on all sides.

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Napoleon Bonaparte is renowned as one of the greatest military commanders in history and the central figure in the events of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars. Throughout the first decade of the 19th century he won several battles by wielding the Grande Armee decisively against the other powers of Europe - Prussia, Austria and Russia.