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On the blog today Chris Goss talks about the inspiration behind writing Junkers Ju 88C Day and Nightfighters. You can read the post here: https://bit.ly/4fIiEtW #WWII #History #Aviation #Blog

On this day in 1289 the Battle of Campaldino took place. Here Florentine crossbowmen and pavesari are skirmishing ahead of their simple field-fortifications. Art from 'Italian Militiaman 1260–1392' illustrated by Christa Hook.

Excavation of the Norse settlement at Quoygrew in Westray, in the North Isles of Orkney, which was in use from the 10th to the 13th century (© Charles Tait). From 'Lords of the Salt Road: The Norse Earls of Orkney and the Viking World' by Angus Konstam. https://bit.ly/4n3wloD

September Artwork Reveal 🎨 🖌️ GUNNERY TRAINING SHIP BREMSE UNDER ATTACK From Kriegsmarine Norway Command 1940–45: The naval war on the northern flank. Illustrated by Edouard A. Groult. You can see more art here: https://bit.ly/49ZmPO9

'Moonlight Crusaders: Special Duties Pilots over Occupied Europe' by Paul Smiddy is available in audio! Here you can listen to an extract from Chapter 3. Listen to the full audiobook on Spotify: https://bit.ly/4v5ppdQ Also available on the Osprey Publishing website.

We are thrilled that two of our books have been nominated for the MHM Book of the Year 2026! Korea: war without end Richard Dannatt and Robert Lyman From Trenton to Yorktown: turning points of the Revolutionary War John R Maass Voting open until 10 August 2026 here: https://bit.ly/4tS65zF

Highly choreographed US and British aircrew migrations delivered 1,600 plane loads of troops and gliders in one hour in Operation Market Garden. (National Archives) Image from 'Into the Firestorm' by Scott McGaugh, available now. Find out more: https://bit.ly/48lJxzb

On this day in 1800 the Battle of Marengo was fought. 10 am: First Austrian attack on Marengo village. Art from CAM 70, illustrated by Christa Hook. You can find the book here: https://bit.ly/4vA9Sm8 #Napoleon #History #Art #Books

Angus Konstam recently appeared on BBC Radio Orkney to talk about his new book 'Lords of the Salt Road The Norse Earls of Orkney and the Viking World'. The interview appears in the last five minutes of the recording. You can listen here: https://bbc.in/4oi6rOE

What is your favourite pipe from 'D’you Hear There!: Daily Pipes of the Royal Navy' by Richard Harris? https://bit.ly/3Qqn123 #Navy #RoyalNavy #Ship

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