Osprey Elite Series SC (1984-2008 OSPREY) comic books 1986

Volume 7 - 1st printing. "The Ancient Greeks!" Written by Nicholas Sekunda. Art by Angus McBride. The cradle of western civilisation, the ancient Greek world, consisted of a series of independent city states some of which, such as Athens and Sparta, became major world powers. This authoritative volume by Nicholas Sekunda covers Greek warfare in the Classical Period, which stretches from the Greek victories over the Persian Empire to the death of Alexander the Great at the end of the 4th century. The book includes such famous battles such as Marathon, Thermopylae and Salamis and offers a detailed account of Greek military dress during this period, supported by 12 full colour plates by Angus McBride. Softcover,64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.95.

Volume 8 - 1st printing."Israeli Defense Forces since 1973!" Written by Sam Katz. Art by Ronald Volstad. Following the devastation of the 1973 Yom Kippur War, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) underwent significant structural and tactical changes in their battle doctrine. In only a few years the IDF evolved into a truly modern fighting force, much better prepared to confront the Palestinian terrorist attacks that were to follow. Written by an ex-soldier of the IDF, this richly illustrated book chronicles the history of the IDF from the outbreak of the Yom Kippur War to the late 1980s, and covers the various units of the IDF including the Paratroop and Infantry Branch, the Engineering Corps and the Armoured Corps. Softcover,64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.95.