Osprey Battle Orders SC (2004-2009) comic books 2009

Volume 37 - 1st printing. "The Roman Army of the Principate 27 BC-AD 117!" By Nic Fields. The Imperial Army established by Augustus drew heavily on the nomenclature and traditions of the late Roman Republic, but was revolutionary in its design. He decided to meet all the military needs of the Empire from a standing, professional army. Military service became a career: enlistment was for 25 years (16 in the Praetorian Guard), and men were sometimes retained even longer. The loyalty of the new army was to the emperor and not to either the Senate or the People of Rome. Imperial legions became permanent units with their own numbers and titles and many were to remain in existence for centuries to come. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $25.95.

Volume 38 - 1st printing. "Panzer Divisions 1944-45!" By Pier Paolo Battistelli. This volume provides a detailed examination on the late-war changes to the German Army Panzer forces and the formation of new units, from the collapse on the Eastern Front, through operations on the Western Front in Normandy and the Ardennes, to the final battle for Berlin in 1945. The major organizational changes that took place in this intensive period are examined, together with the adaptation of German armoured doctrine, tactics, and the command. Details of unit histories and operations, illustrated in colour maps, are also provided in this packed treatment. Softcover, 96 pages, PC/PB&W Cover price $25.95.