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Books by Angus Mcbride
  | | Elite 003 - The Vikings(Reprint) (Elite Ser., No. 3) by Ian Heath, Angus Mcbride, Editor Martin Windrow Paperback, 64 Pages, Published 1985 by Osprey Publishing ISBN-13: 978-0-85045-565-6, ISBN: 0-85045-565-0 "In this worthy addition to the Elite series, Ian Heath transports us to the time of the Vikings examining their epic journeys and the ships they made them in, their methods of warfare - the organisation of their armies and tactics employed, their appearance and equipment and the general history of these fascinating warrior-explorers. His authoritative text is backed by many fine illustrations and photographs including 12 stunning full c ..." |
 | | Elite 007 - The Ancient Greeks(1st Edition) by Nicholas Victor Sekunda, Angus Mcbride, Nick Victor Sekunda, Nick Secunda, Martin Windrow Paperback, 64 Pages, Published 1986 by Osprey Publishing ISBN-13: 978-0-85045-686-8, ISBN: 0-85045-686-X "The cradle of western civilisation, the ancient Greek world, consisted of a series of independent city states some of which, such as Athens and Sparta, became major world powers. This authoritative volume by Nicholas Sekunda covers Greek warfare in the Classical Period, which stretches from the Greek victories over the Persian Empire to the death of Alexander the Great at the end of the 4th century. The book includes such famous battles ..." |
 | | Armies of Medieval Russia, 750-1250(1st Edition) (Men-At-Arms Series, 333) by David Nicolle Phd, Angus Mcbride, Dr David Nicolle Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 1999 by Osprey Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1-85532-848-8, ISBN: 1-85532-848-8 "In the centuries following the first expeditions down the great rivers of northern Russia by Viking traders and adventurers, the foundations for a new state were laid. Many influences combined in this colourful culture which grew up first around the great cities of Kiev and Novgorod – Scandinavian, Finnish, Slav, steppe Turkish, Byzantine. By the time of the Mongol invasions of the 12th century the small enclaves of the old pagan Rus’, ..." |
 | | McDONNELL-DOUGLAS A-4A L SKYHAWK IN USN-US MARINE CORPS-ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY & ROYAL NEW ZEALAND AIR FORCE SERVICE, AirCam Aviation Series, No.27(1st Edition) by Dr David Nicolle, Angus Mcbride, David C. Nicolle, Ernest R. Mcdowell, Richard Ward, Martin Windrow Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 1984 by Osprey Publishing ISBN-13: 978-0-85045-042-2, ISBN: 0-85045-042-X "Most historians agree that the Carolingian Age, from the 8th to 10th centuries AD, represented one of the most important turning points in European history. It can be said with some certainty that early Carolingian military success was built on good leadership, adequate administration, and troops whose morale was almost consistently superb. It is also clear that the Carolingian army managed to adapt itself to face many and differing foe ..." |
 | | Men at Arms No. 109 - Ancient Armies of the Middle East(First Edition) by Terence Wise, Angus Mcbride, Martin Windrow, Terrance. Wise Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 1981 by Osprey Publishing ISBN-13: 978-0-85045-384-3, ISBN: 0-85045-384-4 "This text by Terence Wise explores some of the fascinating peoples who comprised the ancient armies of the Middle East: the Sumerians, who were the first to introduce the use of bronze into warfare, and were centuries ahead of the Egyptians in the use of the wheel – The Akkadians, whose citizen army was composed almost entirely of light troops – The Babylonians, whose people were granted land in return for army service – the horned warr ..." |
 | | The Scandinavian Baltic Crusades 1100–1500 (Men-at-Arms) by David Lindholm, Angus Mcbride, Phd Nicolle David, Dr David Nicolle Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 2007 by Osprey Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1-84176-988-2, ISBN: 1-84176-988-6 "Wielding their swords in the name of their faith, the crusaders originally set out to reclaim Jerusalem and its surrounding territory in the Middle East. Increasingly, however, Eastern Europe and the last remaining bastions of pagan Europe became the targets of their religious zeal.The era officially began in 1147, when the Saxons, Danes, and Poles, responding to Pope Eugene III's call, initiated a crusade against the Wends of the South ..." |
 | | Men at Arms No. 427 - Armies of Ivan the Terrible - Russian Troops 1505 - 1700 by Dr David Nicolle, Viacheslav Shpakovsky, Angus Mcbride, Viacheslav Olegovich Shpakovskii, Viktor Korolkov Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 2006 by Osprey Publishing Bargain Price ISBN-13: 978-1-84176-925-7, ISBN: 1-84176-925-8 "It is generally assumed that the military reforms which propelled Russia into the modern world were due solely to the genius of Peter the Great. In fact, his reforms were built upon changes that had taken place during the previous 200 years, since the creation in 1550 of Russia’s first full-time military force â€" the streltsi â€" by Ivan IV the Terrible. This account traces Russia’s armies from that beginning, through the creatio ..." |
 | | The Mycenaeans c.1650-1100 BC(1st Edition) (Elite) by Nicolas Grguric, Angus Mcbride Paperback, 64 Pages, Published 2005 by Osprey Publishing Illustrated ISBN-13: 978-1-84176-897-7, ISBN: 1-84176-897-9 "Osprey's study of Mycenaean warriors, from 1650 to 1100 BC. The timeless appeal of Homer's epic poem of the ancient Trojan War, The Iliad, has meant an eduring interest in the Mycenaean age. Modern scholarship and new archaeological evidence now allows us to recontruct with reasonable confidence the appearance of this great warrior civilization, which dominated much of the eastern Mediterranean between the 16th and 12th centuries BC. We ..." |
 | | Arthur and the Anglo-Saxon Wars. Anglo-Celtic Warfare, AD 410-1066. Osprey Men-At-Arms Series(1st Edition) by Dr David Nicolle, Angus Mcbride Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 1987 by Osprey ISBN-13: 978-0-85045-548-9, ISBN: 0-85045-548-0 "The Arthurian Age; the Celtic Twilight; the Dark Ages; the Birth of England; these are the powerfully romantic names often given to one of the most confused yet vital periods in British history. It is an era upon which rival Celtic and English nationalisms frequently fought. It was also a period of settlement, and of the sword. This absorbing volume by David Nicolle transports us to an England shrouded in mystery and beset by savage con ..." |
 | | The Normans(Reprint) (Elite Series) by Dr David Nicolle, Angus Mcbride Paperback, 64 Pages, Published 1987 by Osprey Publishing Illustrated ISBN-13: 978-0-85045-729-2, ISBN: 0-85045-729-7 "The Normans ISBN: 9780850457292 Author: David NicolleIllustrator: Angus McBrideAbout this bookDespite the small geographic extent of Normandy its people played a crucial role in the history of the medieval world. Ferocity, boundless energy, cunning and a capacity for leadership were their heritage, to which modern scholars would addsupreme adaptability and a simple piety. Their amazing military successes resulted from careful planning, ..." |
 | | Byzantine Infantryman Eastern Roman Empire c.900-1204 (Warrior) by Timothy Dawson, Angus Mcbride Paperback, 64 Pages, Published 2007 by Osprey Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1-84603-105-2, ISBN: 1-84603-105-2 "Osprey's survey of Byzantine infantrymen during the Middle Ages. Having been trained to operate in small, highly mobile eight-man units adept at living off the land whilst on campaign, the Byzantine infantryman was a formidable foe. Built on a strong belief system that emphasized stealth, surprise, swift maneuvering, and overwhelming force, the Byzantine infantryman was trained in survival, sword, spear and archery techniques, as well a ..." |
 | | Gladiators(1st Edition) 100 BC-AD 200 (Warrior) by Stephen Wisdom, Angus Mcbride Paperback, 64 Pages, Published 2001 by Osprey Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1-84176-299-9, ISBN: 1-84176-299-7 "The gladiatorial games of the Roman world comprised battle for entertainment and slaughter for profit. Although notorious for the use of prisoners of war, conquered slaves and condemned criminals as dispensable 'extras', some did volunteer for the gladiatorial profession. Spectacle was everything: combatants were encouraged to draw their opponents' blood and prolong death. For citizen and caesar, the gladiators created drama through the ..." |
 | | Men at Arms No. 287 - Byzantine Armies AD 1118 - 1461(1st Edition) by Ian Heath, Angus Mcbride, Lee Johnson Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 1995 by Osprey Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1-85532-347-6, ISBN: 1-85532-347-8 "The Byzantine Empire's disastrous defeat by the Seljuk Turks at Manzikert in 1071 effectively marked the end of what is often described as the 'middle' period of Byzantine history. Thereafter, surrounded on all sides by younger, more vigorous nations, the once all-powerful Empire slipped into a steady decline which, ultimately, was to prove terminal. However, the Empire's demise was anything but peaceful, and, one way or another, for mu ..." |
 | | 002(1st Edition) Rome's Enemies (2): Gallic & British Celts (Men-at-Arms) by Peter Wilcox, Angus Mcbride Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 1985 by Osprey Publishing ISBN-13: 978-0-85045-606-6, ISBN: 0-85045-606-1 "In 390 BC, a Gallic army marched on Rome. A confident Roman army of about 15,000 men that was sent to bar the way, was destroyed. Three days after the Battle of Allia, the Gauls entered Rome, much of which they burned, and demanded a huge bounty of gold to leave the city. During the weighing procedure, Brennus, the Gallic leader, is said to have thrown his sword on to the scales with the words 'Vae victis' - 'Woe to the defeated'. A sen ..." |
 | | The Armies of Islam 7th-11th Centuries (Men at Arms, 125) by Dr David Nicolle, Angus Mcbride Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 1982 by Osprey Publishing ISBN-13: 978-0-85045-448-2, ISBN: 0-85045-448-4 "During the Middle Ages, Islam was Christian Europe's only civilized and most troublesome neighbor. The Middle Ages saw almost continual strife between these two distinct cultures. By the time the Frankish Crusaders reached the Middle East at the end of the 11th century, Islam had already incorporated three major races: Arabs, Persians and Turks, each of which contributed different strengths to the armoury of Islam. This title explores t ..." |
 | | The Zulu War(1st Edition) (Men at Arms Series, 57) by Angus Mcbride Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 1976 by Osprey Publishing ISBN-13: 978-0-85045-256-3, ISBN: 0-85045-256-2 "By the end of the nineteenth century the fame of the Zulu was world-wide, and their army was one of the few non-European military organisations to have become the subject of serious historical study. Their very name is still synonymous with bravery, discipline and military skill. This excellent addition to Osprey's Men-at-Arms series tells the story of the Zulu's at war, from their rise to unrivalled power under the fearsome Shaka to th ..." |
 | | The Thracians 700 BC-AD 46(1st Edition) (Men-at-Arms) by Christopher L. Webber, Angus Mcbride Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 2001 by Osprey Publishing Illustrated ISBN-13: 978-1-84176-329-3, ISBN: 1-84176-329-2 "Throughout the three centuries before Christ many hundreds of thousands of Thracians, in more than 40 tribes, occupied the area between northern Greece, southern Russia and north-west Turkey. Skilled horsemen, masters of light infantry fighting in broken terrain, and renowned for their ferocity, the Thracians were feared by even the greatest of their contemporaries, who were eager to employ them as mercenaries. After surviving invasions ..." |
 | | Knights at Tournament(1st Edition) (Elite) by Christopher Gravett, Angus Mcbride Paperback, 64 Pages, Published 1992 by Osprey Publishing ISBN-13: 978-0-85045-836-7, ISBN: 0-85045-836-6 "Like all warrior classes throughout history medieval knights engaged in military games, partly in preparation for war and partly for pure sport. From their often brutal origins in the 10th century to the gaudy pageantry and eventual decline of the 15th and 16th centuries, tournaments were the centre of the knightly life. The image of the armoured and surcoated knight on his caparisoned charger remains the epitome of the chivalric ideal. ..." |
 | | Men at Arms No. 239 - Aztec Mixtec and Zatopec Armies(1st Edition) by John M. D. Pohl, Angus Mcbride Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 1991 by Osprey Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1-85532-159-5, ISBN: 1-85532-159-9 "Details the army of Mexico from the collapse of the Classic centres in around 850AD until the arrival of the Spanish armies around 1520, including the Aztecs, Toltecs and their enemies. Between 1000BC and 900AD the peoples of Mexico and Central America developed and shared cultural traits which made them outstanding among the civilizations of the New World from the rise of the Maya cities in the lowland jungles to the highland Mexican c ..." |
 | | German Commanders of World War 2 (Men-At-Arms Series, No. 124) by Anthony Kemp, Angus Mcbride, Peter Abbott, Nigel Thomas, Mike Chappell Paperback, 48 Pages, Published 1990 by Osprey Publishing ISBN-13: 978-0-85045-433-8, ISBN: 0-85045-433-6 "This fascinating study by Anthony Kemp outlines the careers and characters of a number of senior German commanders of the World War II period (1939-1945). To those who read military history many of the names are familiar. It is a paradox, however, that few biographies have been written. The impression still exists today of German generals as stiff-necked, scar-faced, monocled Prussians. Whilst in a few cases this was certainly true, the ..." |
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