Tuesday 1 September 2015

The Anglo-Martian War of 1895

You may not have seen this upcoming release from Osprey. Looks like November will bring more WOTW goodness!

War of the Worlds

THE ANGLO-MARTIAN WAR OF 1895

DARK OSPREY 9
  • Author: Mike Brunton
  • Illustrator: Alan Lathwell
  • Short code: DARK 9
  • Publication Date: 20 Nov 2015
  • ISBN: 9781472811561
  • Format: Paperback
  • Number of Pages: 80

On one terrible night in August 1895, the world changed forever. Grey metal cylinders, launched from Mars and hurtled through space, came crashing down in southern England. The next 15 days were marked by courage and despair, hope and shock, defeat and fleeting victory as Queen Victoria's army struggled to contain the terrible alien threat. The war, man against machines from space, was fought without mercy on both sides. And the outcome would be decided by the smallest of things… 

This book covers the whole of the Anglo-Martian conflict, beginning with a look at the relative strengths and weakness of the two armies, both English and alien, and comparing the different strategies employed. It then takes a detailed look at the actual military struggle, covering all of the major engagements between the tripods and Victoria's army.

9 comments:

Chris said...

This looks interesting and fun! Wish they'd do a set of rules as well!

Mallius Vane said...

Looking forward to this!

Christopher Sheets said...

I had totally missed that! Now I can't wait

Michael Awdry said...

I feel a purchase coming on.

Stuart S said...

Just in time as the Wyvern's kick off there own WOTW's campaign.
On pre-order already.
Cheers
Stu

Paul O'G said...


You won't be alone with your purchases gentlemen!

Which campaign is that Stuart? I'm not familiar with it!

John Lambshead said...

I have that book on my Amazon wish list.

Squirmydad said...

Already pre-ordered that, another WOTW capaign on the horizon? Do tell!

Captain Darling said...

Thanks for posting! I'd missed this title, I'll add it to my 'to buy' list...


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