Category Archives: OSPREY Publishing

Osprey WEAPON Series: The Browning Automatic Rifle

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Strikehold

You’ve seen it featured recently on “Triggers”, “Top Guns” and “Sons of Guns” – now’s your chance to get the low-down on one of the 20th Century’s most iconic and hard-hitting battle rifles.  Due out this month in Osprey Publishing’s … Continue reading →

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Libya – we’ve been there before…

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Strikehold

If you’re like me, then the recent conflict in Libya has probably got you thinking about the war in the Western Desert during the Second World War. In my case, its also renewed my interest in finding out more about … Continue reading →

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Osprey Publishing’s October Promotion 25% off!

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Strikehold

Osprey’s New Vanguard series deals with tanks, AFVs and ships.  The books feature specially commissioned full colour artwork, including exploded and cutaway diagrams, and are illustrated throughout with black and white photographs and diagrams.  In the Weapon series Osprey looks … Continue reading →

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Osprey’s Weapon Series: Colt M1911 automatic pistol

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Strikehold

 The M1911 was recently selected as the official Utah State Firearm – John Browning was born in Utah – in honour of the pistol’s 100 years of service to the American military (and many US allies as well).In addition to … Continue reading →

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New from Osprey Publishing: Fairbairn-Sykes Commando Dagger

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Strikehold

The latest offering from Osprey’s excellent “Weapons” series hits the shops this month, this time around they focus on one of the most iconic and influential knife designs of modern times – the legendary Fairbairn-Sykes “Commando” Dagger from WWII.More details … Continue reading →

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