Osprey Warrior Series SC (1993-2011 OSPREY) comic books

Volume 151- 1st printing. "Samurai Women 1184-1877!" Written by Stephen Turnbull. Art by Giuseppe Rava. From when the Empress Jingo-kogo led an invasion of Korea while pregnant with the future Emperor Ojin, tales of female Japanese warriors have emerged from Japan's rich history. Using material that has never been translated into English before, this book presents the story of Japan's female warriors for the first time, revealing the role of the women of the samurai class in all their many manifestations, investigating their weapons, equipment, roles, training and belief systems. Crucially, as well as describing the women who were warriors in their own right, like Hauri Tsuruhime and the women of Aizu, this book also looks at occasions when women became the power behind the throne, ruling and warring through the men around them. Softcover, 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.95.

Volume 153- 1st printing. "Bronze Age Greek Warrior 1600-1100 BC!" Written by Raffaele D'Amato and Andrea Salimbeti. Art by Giuseppe Rava. More than a century has passed past since German archeologist Heinrich Schliemann discovered the treasures of Bronze Age Mycenae. The richly decorated artefacts of the entombed warriors, whose bodies still lay in their graves, confirmed that Homer's epic The Iliad was based upon true events, and that the Achaeans described in his poems probably did exist. Through a combined study of the mythical tradition, archeological findings and written sources, this fascinating addition to the Warrior series explores the evolution of warfare in the Bronze Age Greek world. Covering weaponry, clothing, helmets and body armour, it provides a richly illustrated guide to the warriors who have shone from the pages of Homer's poem for almost three millennia. Softcover, 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.95.

Volume 154- 1st printing. "Border Reiver 1513-1603!" Written by Keith Durham. Art by Gerry Embleton and Sam Embleton. Stretching from the North Sea to the Solway Firth, the Border region has a sharply diverse landscape and was a battleground for over 300 years as the English and Scottish monarchs encouraged their subjects to conduct raids across their respective borders. This Warrior title will detail how this narrow strip of land influenced the Borderer's way of life in times of war. Covering every aspect of militant life, from the choice of weapons and armour to the building of fortified houses, this book gives the readers a chance to understand what it must have been like to live life in a late-medieval war zone. Softcover, 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.95.

Volume 155- 1st printing. "ANZAC Infantryman 1914-15!" Written by Ian Sumner. Art by Graham Turner. This title explores the recruitment, training, and combat experiences of the famous ANZAC infantry in the opening years of World War I. When war broke out in 1914, men rushed to the colours even before their governments had formally offered troops to Britain. The decision to employ the ANZACs in the Dardanelles came as a complete surprise, but the events at the Anzac and Suvla beach-heads quickly revealed the discipline and bravery of the men involved. This book takes a close look at day-to-day life in the trenches of Gallipoli, and explores how the wounded were treated. The experience of Gallipoli had a profound effect on its survivors, and it continues to mark the psyche of the two nations down to the present day. Softcover, 64 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $18.95.