Introduction · The Armies of Northern France · The Armies of Southern France · Strategy and Tactics · The Plates
David Nicolle PhD was born in 1944 and was educated at Highgate
School. For eight years he worked in the BBC Arabic Service. In
1971 he went 'back to school', gaining an MA from the School of
Oriental and African Studies and a PhD from Edinburgh University.
For some years he taught art and architectural history at Yarmuk
University, Jordan. David has written many Osprey titles, including
MAA 140 Armies of the Ottoman Turks, MAA 320 Armies of the
Caliphates 862–1098, and Campaign 43 Fornovo 1495.
Angus McBride is one of the world's most respected historical
illustrators, and has contributed to more than 70 Osprey titles in
the past three decades. Born in 1931 of Highland parents but
orphaned as a child, he was educated at Canterbury Cathedral Choir
School. He worked in advertising agencies from 1947, and after
national service, emigrated to South Africa. He now lives and works
in Cape Town.
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