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The book was thought to be a satirical reference to the prevailing cold war aggressions and features modern weaponry as well as references to political intrigue. Another commission for mihoshik, had a great time working on it. Get a free e book by joining our mailing list today. Home product ranges hammers slammers welcome to the dedicated hammers slammers section of our website. Each of the stories is followed by a four to five page aside titled interlude which provides the. Hammerverse or the slammerverse, slammers universe, hammer universe is a setting for a series of military science fiction short stories and novels by author david drake the series follows the career of a future mercenary tank regiment called hammers slammers, after their leader, colonel alois hammer as with his other work, drake borrows plots from historical or mythological sources for. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study.
But even though the natives offworld weapons are no match for the slammers, their ability to teleport gives them. The contents of the first five books of the main series were repackaged and republished, with some additional stories. This collection, and other novels and stories in the same setting, are collectively called the hammer stories, and. It s a standardissue hoverbike for marshals of all sectors to traverse the peculiar terrain of our yettobe. Hammers slammers is a series of military science fiction short stories and novellas written by david drake, based loosely off of various historical models and.
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With a veterans eye for the harsh and gritty details of war, david drake depicts a futuristic analog of tank combat in. Since then i have read many books by david drake and i am a big fan and really like most of his books. The complete hammer s slammers series from start to finish, including tales i had not heard of before. We will send you one email a month notifying you of any hot new books announced or coming out, as well as any new additions to the site. From now through march 16th, this title has been marked down by up to 40%. This is the third of a three volume set presenting for the first time the entire genredefining slammers series in uniform omnitrade paperback volumes, with new introductions by major sf figures and new afterwords by david drake. The complete hammers slammers volume 2 book by david. Hammers slammers is a 1979 collection of military science fiction short stories by author david. The more important question, however, is whether hammers slammers volume 1 is a good reference for a. The complete hammers slammers volume 2 by david drake.
His lord of the isles fantasy novels for tor are genre best sellers. Hammers slammers by gareth hanrahan 2009, hardcover for. Volume 1 by david drake available from rakuten kobo. Arne huber was old enough to be a veteran but still young enough to have principles.
Hammers slammers is a series of military science fiction stories and novels by american author david drake. Release date new old release date old new name az name za price lowhigh price highlow publish date old new publish date new old latest updates old new latest updates new old. If you create a free account and sign in, you will be able to customize what is displayed. It follows the career of a future mercenary tank regiment called hammers slammers after their leader, colonel alois hammer. I based the fiction on my experience in 1970 with the 11th armored cavalry regiment in vietnam and cambodia. David drake at any price and rolling hot hammer slammer part 01.
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In their latest adventure, the hammers slammers help a human community as it grapples with the threat of invading aliens who have the ability to teleport. Id sold a story as an undergraduate, another story after i started law school, and even one while i was in nam. Hammer s slammers commission by shimmeringsword on deviantart pixels somebody s a hammer s slammers fan almost as shameless as lil moi. He often wishes he had a less interesting background. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Here are two actionpacked novels from david drake s hammer s slammers series, which set the standard for military science fiction. If you like military science fiction then this is the definitive series. The crucible has absolutely everything you need to game the system, with background detail and detachment lists for more new forces. Hammers slammers handbooks in 2010 pireme publishing launched the definitive guide to wargaming the characters and actions in david drakes hammers slammers books. David drake at any price and rolling hot hammer slammer.
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Each volume will also include a slammers story not collected in previous slammers books. Brigade models is now the home of the official slammers models in both 6mm and 15mm scales, complementing the hammer s slammers. New hammers slammers rule book the worlds that hammers slammers colonel alois hammers mercenary regiment fight over are torn apart by conflict. Hammers slammers audiobooks listen to the full series. The crucible has absolutely everything you need to game the system, with background detail and detachment lists for more new forces, all straight from the slammer.
Volume 1 was released in january 2006, and features an introduction by gene wolfe. Welcome to the dedicated hammer s slammers section of our website. The machete aa vehicles are based on the chassis of the rapier heavy tank and come in two variants one with four tribarrel powerguns. Something about hammers slammers just doesnt click with me. Set in the future, the series is about a regiment of merc tanks that the series is named for. Indeed it is, and worth the money for all three volumes. Hammer s slammers books and wargaming has 434 members. Its a standardissue hoverbike for marshals of all sectors to traverse the peculiar terrain of our yettobe.
This collection, and other novels and stories in the same setting, are collectively called the hammer stories, and the setting is called the slammers universe or the hammerverse. Paying the piper hammers slammers book 8 by david drake 4. The hammers slammers series is some of the most important and influential work in military sf. David drake at any price and rolling hot hammer slammer part. Slammers campaign new forces on the web alaudae legion. The slammers are a futuristic mercenary group under the command of colonel. Now you can read more about the background behind the men and women of the unit, the people that made it what it is and the equipment they. The hammers slammers series is a collection of military science fiction short stories, novels and novellas by david drake, following the exploits of an interplanetary mercenary company through a string of planets torn apart by war.
This twostory compiliation, read by stefan rudnicki, offers two stories from david drakes popular hammers slammers series. The complete hammers slammers volume 2 book by david drake. A group dedicated to discussion about david drake s fantastic military scifi series, and. Feb 06, 2017 the hammer s slammers series is a collection of military science fiction short stories, novels and novellas by david drake, following the exploits of an interplanetary mercenary company through a string of planets torn apart by war.
Mayfair games brought out a hammers slammers board game back in the 80s. Sep 27, 2018 david drake the sharp end hammers slammers series. A unique slammers story introduction by david drake character continue reading. Hammers slammers is a short story collection, not a novel, and my first book. Slammers series in a uniform trade paperback set, with new introductions by. Free delivery on book orders dispatched by amazon over. After a hard victory in spite of the odds, these star mercenaries are being sold out to the enemy by those who hired them. List verified daily and newest books added immediately. His bestselling hammers slammers series is credited with creating the genre of modern military sf.
He commanded a platoon of combat cars, leading from the front because he was a slammers officer and that s the only place you can lead. Hammers slammers commission by shimmeringsword on deviantart pixels somebodys a hammers slammers fan almost as shameless as lil moi. The slammers are neither cartoon heroes nor propaganda villains. With only their guns, they must go to battle against ships, artillery, treachery and the most powerful tank known to man. When the situation on a planet has gone beyond desperate into hopeless, its time to call in hammers slammers. This is the order of hammers slammers books in both chronological order and publication order. Hammer s slammers is a series of military science fiction short stories and novellas written by david drake, based loosely off of various historical models and his time in the 11th armored cavalry during the vietnam war.
Dave lives with his family in rural north carolina. Clicking any links beside the book lists will lead you to amazon for more details or to purchase the book. It made it possible for me to become a fulltime writer, though i didnt realize it at the time. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. With a veteran s eye for the harsh and gritty details of war, david drake depicts a futuristic analog of tank combat in his hammer s slammers fiction.
From hubers first minutes on plattners world, he was in the middle of hot, flaming war. Gaming in the slammers universe is now better than ever you can now use a book specifically designed for tabletop wargaming hammers slammers in three scales. It follows the career of a future mercenary tank regiment called hammer s slammers after their leader, colonel alois hammer. The slammers are a futuristic mercenary group under the command of colonel alois hammer, who leads the toughest mercs who ever killed for a dollar. The inevitable conflicts between policy, necessity, and human nature are often at the forefront of the slammers narratives, and it is this rich fusion of elements that makes drakes slammers fiction instantly identifiable and utterly compelling. Todays new release is a mix of new 6mm models in the hammers slammers range models that have already been released in 15mm and are now making the move down to our smaller scale anders legion get four new support vehicles to complete their toe. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. The book emphasizes the limited capabilities of the local troops who have to hire the hammers slammers in order to protect themselves. Hammer s slammers, cross the stars, at any price hammer s slammers, counting the cost, rolling hot, the warrior, the sharp end, the voyage, the tank l. Hammers slammers is a 1979 collection of military science fiction short stories by author david drake. Hammers slammers is a collection of 7 short stories about an interstellar mechanized mercenary unit.
Complete hammers slammers books by david drake learn about the complete hammers slammers books. Ben bova star quest 1 new earth audiobook duration. Alois hammers indomitable slammers are called in to support human colonists against a native uprising in this novellength adventure. Besides the bestselling hammers slammers series, his books for baen include the popular leary of the rcn series, with seven volumes so far.
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