Osprey Publishing

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The leading publisher of illustrated military history

@ospreypublishing.bsky.social Oct 11, 2026, 12:52 PM

New podcast episode! Robert Forczyk joined the WW2 Podcast to talk about his new book 'Case Green: The Birth of the Wehrmacht.'

Listen to the episode here:🎧 https://bit.ly/4rVvetQ

@ospreypublishing.bsky.social Oct 11, 2026, 10:02 AM

Table Top Miniatures featured our book 'Falaise 1944: Death of an Army' in a recent video.

The battle around Falaise in Normandy during August 1944 saw the destruction of the German Seventh army.

You can watch their video here: https://bit.ly/4yCVeMW

#WWII #Wargaming

@ospreypublishing.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 4:40 PM

Maj. Gen. Raymond “Tubby” Barton crossing the Our River. (NARA)

Image from ‘Javelins in the Half-Light: The Schnee Eifel Battles, 1944-45’ by Craig S. Chapman. Out now!

Find out more about the book: https://bit.ly/4hBhscn

#WWII #History #Books

black and white image showing a military vehicle crossing a river. There is foliage in the background along the river bank.

@ospreypublishing.bsky.social Oct 10, 2026, 9:25 AM

Next month 'Hero City: Leningrad 1943–44' by Prit Buttar will be available in paperback!

At the height of World War II the people of Leningrad endured a bitter 900-day siege, struggling against bombing, shelling, and starvation.

Find out more here: https://bit.ly/4buUaBu

review quote on the image reads this book and its predecessor will surely be the definitive history of the ar on the eastern front and the siege of leningrad. Gordon Corrigan Aspects of History. The book title Hero city is underneath with a 3d cover of the book

@ospreypublishing.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 6:34 PM

Signed copies of 'The Stay Behinds' by Johan Wennström are available in Hatchards! Packed with first-hand accounts and previously classified government documents, this book reveals the secrets of Sweden's resistance network, created to deter a potential Soviet occupation.

author Johan Wennström sat next to a table in a bookshop with copies of is new book The Stay Behinds

Stacks of books. At the front are signed copies of The Stay Behinds

@ospreypublishing.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 1:11 PM

Army Rumour Service have reviewed 'Panther vs A30 Challenger' and given it five stars.

"As is usual for Osprey the book features a wealth of rare archive photographs."

Full review here: https://bit.ly/4y4pm2J
Find out more about the book: https://bit.ly/4zqpF9o
#WWII #History

@ospreypublishing.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 5:26 PM

Two new books publish today!

Explore the new releases:
📖'Case Green: The Birth of the Wehrmacht' - Robert Forczyk: https://bit.ly/4AHpqYH
📖'Javelins in the Half-Light: The Schnee Eifel Battles, 1944–45' -Craig S. Chapman: https://bit.ly/4qBAC4z

#MilitaryHistory #SecondWorldWar

Bookshelf with two prominent books: "Case Green: The Birth of the Wehrmacht" by Robert Forczyk, featuring a tank on a green cover; and "Javelins in the Half-Light: The Schnee Eifel Battles 1944-45" by Craig S. Chapman, showing soldiers on a battlefield. Other book spines are partially visible.

@ospreypublishing.bsky.social Oct 8, 2026, 12:40 PM

Don Hollway’s 'Hammer of the Gods: King Olaf’s Viking Conquest' was featured in an article published by The Past, exploring the viking Olaf Tryggvason.

📰 Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4y8ktWv

📖 Order your copy of 'Hammer of the Gods': https://bit.ly/41vBoEn

The image shows the cover of the book "Hammer of the Gods" by Don Hollway, featuring a stylized Viking design with a dragon head and intricate patterns. The text includes "King Olaf's Viking Conquest" and "Author of The Last Viking." Several silhouette Viking ships and birds are in the background.

@ospreypublishing.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 7:21 PM

'Case Green: The Birth of the Wehrmacht' by Robert Forczyk publishes tomorrow and will also be available in audio. Here is an extract from the introduction.

The full audiobook is available on the Osprey Publishing website, Spotify and more: https://bit.ly/477OoTC

@ospreypublishing.bsky.social Oct 7, 2026, 1:02 PM

On this day in 1571, the Battle of Lepanto began.

This artwork, by Tony Bryan, depicts the opposing fleets as they closed for battle, with Don John’s flagship Real at the centre of the Christian line.

Discover Angus Konstam’s 'Lepanto 1571': https://bit.ly/4yFz5xO

#OnThisDay #Lepanto1571

An artistic depiction of a naval battle scene involving several large galleys, prominently featuring a detailed ship with ornate structures and multiple sails. Other similar ships can be seen in the background under a partly cloudy sky. The sea is depicted with gentle waves.

@ospreypublishing.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 7:00 PM

A dramatic battle scene from the English Channel, as Royal Navy Swordfish torpedo-bombers attack German warships on 12 February 1942.

Artwork by Jim Laurier, featured in 'Royal Navy Torpedo-Bombers vs Axis Warships, 1939–45' by Matthew Willis.

📖 Discover the book: https://bit.ly/3TLI1Cq

A dramatic naval battle scene with aircraft and battleships. A vintage biplane and a World War II fighter plane, resembling a Messerschmitt, are flying over a turbulent sea with explosions and smoke. Warships, including battleships, are engaged in combat amidst splashes from artillery shells hitting the water. The scene conveys intense action and historic wartime imagery.

@ospreypublishing.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 5:01 PM

In 'The Rise and Fall of the British Army, 1975–2025', Ben Barry draws on his 35 years of service, extensive research and interviews to examine five decades of change, from the Cold War through to the Army of today.

📖 Pre-order your copy: https://bit.ly/4mDazXs

#BritishArmy #MilitaryHistory

Cover of the book "The Rise and Fall of the British Army" by Ben Barry, published by Osprey Publishing. The cover features military personnel in camouflage uniforms and caps. The words "Revised and Updated" are highlighted in a red circle. Quotes from Sir Max Hastings and Allan Mallinson are at the top.

@ospreypublishing.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 2:25 PM

Last Saturday, our authors Prit Buttar and Lottie Taylor joined the Chelsea History Festival at the National Army Museum on Saturday to discuss their new book, 'Warsaw: A City at War, 1939–45.

📚 Find out more: https://bit.ly/4vF2o0N

#Warsaw #WWII #MilitaryHistory

Two individuals sit at a table with copies of a book titled "Warsaw 1944." Behind them is a banner for the Chelsea History Festival, along with logos for the National Army Museum and Chelsea Physic Garden.

A group of people is attending a panel discussion in a room. Three speakers are seated on stage in front of an audience. A presentation slide is displayed on a screen behind them. The room is well-lit, and there are portraits on the walls.

@ospreypublishing.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 4:48 PM

On this day in 1813, the Battle of the Thames was fought during the War of 1812.

Image features in “The Thames 1813” by John F. Winklerk, illustrated by Peter Dennis.
Discover the story: https://bit.ly/4dhA9PM

#OnThisDay #MilitaryHistory #BattleOfTheThames #HistoryBooks

@ospreypublishing.bsky.social Oct 5, 2026, 10:48 AM

If you weren't able to attend Sam Cranny-Evans' recent talk on his new book 'Target Stopped' at the National Army Museum, the event recording is now available to watch online!

🎥 Watch the full video: https://bit.ly/3UchkXH
📚 "Target Stopped": https://bit.ly/47AfGCg

#TankHistory #History

@ospreypublishing.bsky.social Oct 4, 2026, 6:23 PM

Catch up with historian and author Mark Lardas discussing his book, "U-Boat vs Royal Navy Capital Ship, 1939–45" on the Company of Makers YouTube channel.

🎥 Watch the full discussion: https://bit.ly/3VpZKQn
📚 Discover the book: https://bit.ly/4rSS991

#NavalHistory #MilitaryHistory

@ospreypublishing.bsky.social Oct 4, 2026, 12:18 PM

New blog post: New Guinea 1943–44

"The Allies had, by May 1943, wrested the strategic initiative from the Japanese in New Guinea."

You can read more on the Osprey blog here: https://bit.ly/4yuVca0

#WWII #Aviation #History

book cover of New Guinea 1943-44 over a plain dark blue background.

@ospreypublishing.bsky.social Oct 3, 2026, 2:09 PM

'The Battle of Gettysburg 1863', Campaign books 1,2 and 3 are now all available in audio! 🎧

Here is an extract from the second book in the series.

Available on the Osprey Publishing website or wherever you listen to your audiobooks.

https://bit.ly/4hpc8Zo

@ospreypublishing.bsky.social Oct 3, 2026, 9:43 AM

On this day in 1918, the Battle of Blanc Mont Ridge began in the Champagne region of France.

📖 "Blanc Mont Ridge 1918: America’s Forgotten Victory" by Romain Cansière and Ed Gilbert - available on our website: https://bit.ly/4hb2Xf3

Image illustrated by Graham Turner

#OnThisDay #WWI

@ospreypublishing.bsky.social Oct 2, 2026, 7:13 PM

Join Ben Barry at the Berwick Literary Festival this Tuesday to explore the story behind his book, "The Rise and Fall of the British Army, 1975–2025".

📅 Tuesday 6 October, 6pm
🎟️ Find out more and book your tickets: https://bit.ly/4rwuuLu

#BritishArmy #MilitaryHistory

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