Osprey Elite Series SC (1984-2008 OSPREY) comic books 1987

Volume 10 - 1st printing. "Warsaw Pact Ground Forces!" Written by Gordon L Rottman. Art by Ronald Volstad . While much has been published on the armed forces of the USSR during the 1980s, surprisingly little is available on the forces supplied by the other member nations of the Warsaw Pact. Rivalling the size of the United States Army, the combined ground forces of the six non-Soviet Warsaw Pact countries totalled over 775,000 active troops, with almost two million ground forces reserves. This book examines the history, organization and uniforms of the often overlooked DDR, Czechoslovak, Polish, Bulgarian, Hungarian and Romanian forces at the end of the Cold War. Softcover,64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.95.

Volume 12 - 1st printing. "Inside the Soviet Army!" Written by Steven J Zaloga. Art by Ronald Volstad. For a young Soviet man in the 1980s, the chances were high that he would be obliged to serve for at least two years in the Soviet Armed Forces. At this time Soviet society was far more militarized than most other European countries; by the time they turned 18, most Soviet boys were far more familiar with military life than their Western European and American counterparts. Focusing on the daily experiences of a young recruit in the Soviet Army of the late 1980s, this book examines the history, organization, appearance and equipment of the Soviet forces, from pre-service indoctrination to uniforms and leadership. Softcover,64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $17.95.

Volume 13 - 1st printing."US Army Rangers & LRRP Units 1942-87!" Written by Gordon L Rottman. Art by Ronald Volstad.. Ranger - the very word conjures up visions of small, highly trained units executing lightning-fast raids on an unexpecting enemy. It is also synonymous with high esprit de corps and excellence at arms. The US Army Rangers provide units of well-disciplined soldiers who possess the knowledge and courage to operate on their own, deep behind enemy lines. Gordon L. Rottman explores the history of these unique troops, starting with the original 'Rogers' Rangers' company of 1756, whose daring operations and deep penetrations of enemy-held country laid down the pattern for all subsequent Ranger units to follow. Softcover,64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.95.