Gunpowder Armies - Tim Newark - Concord 6010 - 22 colour paintings WWII the 17 pounder

the 17 pounder

Western Desert

They rode without saddles or bridles

belying the modern day view that Italian soldiers were largely craven

Rules for off table support ranging from snipers to heavy weapon platoons

Gunpowder Armies - Tim Newark - Concord 6010 - 22 colour paintings WWII the 17 pounder"Gunpowder Armies" examines the use of gunpowder by military forces from the mid 16th century to the late 19th century. It includes both European and colonial conflicts. There are twenty two full page colour plates accompanied by a detailed and informative description of the illustration exploring the development of gunpowder weapons. The artwork is produced by a variety of artists like Angus McBride, Richard Hook, and features some of the finest