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Illustrated Osprey Publishing military history books explore armies, aircraft, warships and campaigns from ancient times to the modern era. Packed with color artwork, maps and photographs, they're a reference shelf essential for modelers and history readers. Browse the titles and find your next subject.

About Osprey Publishing

Osprey was formed in 1968 as a small subsidiary, growing out of a connection to Brooke Bond Tea, whose military aircraft cards inspired artist Dick Ward to propose illustrated aircraft books. Its first book, North American P-51D Mustang in USAAF-USAF Service, was published in 1969, and the first Men-at-Arms title followed in 1971.

Osprey is a London-based publisher specializing in military history and is an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing.

What Makes Osprey Publishing Collectible

Osprey books are known for full-color artwork plates, maps and photographs organized into focused series, which makes them useful both as history and as reference for modelers painting uniforms or aircraft. Their short, illustrated format suits readers who want a single subject covered clearly.

Popular Osprey Publishing Product Lines

Osprey organizes its books into ongoing series, each focused on one aspect of warfare.

Men-at-Arms: Each book covers a specific historical army or military unit.
Duel: Head-to-head comparisons of opposing aircraft, ships or vehicles.
Elite: Focused studies of units and soldiers.
New Vanguard: Technical coverage of vehicles, ships and weapons.
Air Campaign: Studies of major air operations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Osprey Publishing based?
Osprey is a London-based publisher and an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing.

What are Osprey books known for?
Illustrated military history with color artwork plates, maps and photographs.

Are Osprey books good for modelers?
Yes — the artwork and photographs are a popular reference for uniforms, markings and vehicle details.

When was Osprey founded?
Osprey was formed in 1968, and its first book appeared in 1969.

Shop Fairfield Collectibles' Osprey Publishing collection for illustrated military history books. Find a title on the army, aircraft or campaign you're researching.

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Tanks in the Caucasus 1942-43 Osprey New Vanguard (9781472870179) Softcover by Osprey Publishing

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New Guinea 1943-44 Osprey Air Campaign (9781472870353) Softcover by Osprey Publishing

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U.S. Soldier vs Japanese Infantryman Osprey Combat (9781472868701) Softcover by Osprey Publishing

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Nagato-class Battleships 1920-46 Osprey New Vanguard (9781472869579) Softcover by Osprey Publishing

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The Japanese Home Front 1937-45 Osprey Elite (9781472845535) Softcover by Osprey Publishing

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Kurdish Armour Against ISIS Osprey New Vanguard (9781472847584) Softcover by Osprey Publishing

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U.S. and Allied Special Operations Forces in Afghanistan, 20 Ospery Elite (9781472864932) Softcover by Osprey Publishing

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Swordfish Units of World War 2 OSPREY COMBAT AIRCRAFT (9781472866523) Softcover by Osprey Publishing

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Yugoslavia 1941-44 OSPREY CAMPAIGN (9781472865373) Softcover by Osprey Publishing

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Normandy 1944 Osprey Air Campaign (9781472865809) Softcover by Osprey Publishing

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American Heavy Frigates 1794-1826 Osprey New Vanguard (9781841766300) Softcover by Osprey Publishing

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Kriegsmarine Atlantic Command 1939-42 Osprey Fleet (9781472867377) Softcover by Osprey Publishing

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The Athenian Army 507-322 BC Osprey Elite (9781472862808) Softcover by Osprey Publishing

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New York 1776 OSPREY CAMPAIGN (9781846032851) Softcover by Osprey Publishing

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British Lend-Lease Warships 1940-45 Osprey New Vanguard (9781472861283) Softcover by Osprey Publishing

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Super-Battleships of World War II NEW VANGUARD - Osprey Publishing Softcover by Osprey Publishing

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THE MIGHTY EIGHTH: MASTERS OF THE AIR OVER EUROPE 1942-45 Soft Cover by Osprey Publishing

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B-36 Peacemaker' Units of the Cold War Combat Aircraft Softcover by Osprey Publishing

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Sioux Warrior vs U.S. Cavalryman by Osprey Publishing

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Lords of the Salt Road Osprey (9781472874733) Hardcover by Osprey Publishing

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Soviet Artillery Tractors of World War II Osprey (9781472872005) Hardcover by Osprey Publishing

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Königgrätz 1866 Osprey Campaign (9781472871282) Softcover by Osprey Publishing

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Winter War 1939-40 Osprey Air Campaign (9781472870575) Softcover by Osprey Publishing

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Kyiv 2022 Osprey Raid (9781472869524) Softcover by Osprey Publishing

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Junkers Ju 88C Day and Nightfighters Osprey Combat Aircraft (9781472867872) Softcover by Osprey Publishing

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Grenada 1983 Osprey Campaign (9781472868497) Softcover by Osprey Publishing

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French Foreign Légionnaire vs Viet Minh Insurgent Osprey Combat (9781472828910) Softcover by Osprey Publishing

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New Guinea 1942-43 Osprey Air Campaign (9781472866554) Softcover by Osprey Publishing

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AH-1 Cobra Gunship vs NVA Armor Osprey Duel (9781472861740) Softcover by Osprey Publishing

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Warships in the Komandorski Islands 1943 Osprey New Vanguard (9781472861405) Softcover by Osprey Publishing

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