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Casemate Publishers and Book Distributors LLC
Company typeLLC
IndustryPublishing
Founded2001 in Philadelphia
HeadquartersDrexel Hill, Philadelphia
Key people
David Farnsworth; President, Mark Wray; Managing Director, Casemate UK
ProductsPublisher of non-fiction
Number of employees
12 (2009)
Websitewww.casematepublishing.com

Casemate Publishers, also known as Casemate, is a Philadelphia-based publishing company that specializes in producing printed military history books. They have published over 80 books on military history. Many of their books are memoirs and historical overviews of specific military events. They also distribute books for other publishing companies and market their products to enthusiasts, hobbyists, students, instructors and researchers of military history, as well as members of the armed forces and military organizations.[1]

History

Casemate Publishers was established in 2001, when Combined Publishing‘s US operations were sold to Perseus Books Group[2] and rolled into its Da Capo imprint[3]. The running of their distribution operation was taken over by Combined Publishing’s sales director David Farnsworth, who created new distribution company Casemate Publishers and Book Distributors LLC of Pennsylvania. Casemate began distributing books in North America for publishers, specializing in military history. The company also began to publish its own military history books and since 2001 has expanded its publishing output to 15–20 titles a year.

Distribution Clients

Publishers distributed by Casemate in North America are:

  • AF Editions
  • Amber Books
  • Amberley Publishing
  • Andrea Press
  • Birlinn Ltd
  • Brassey's UK
  • CAL Books
  • Casemate
  • Compendium
  • Compendium Films
  • Conway Maritime Press
  • D-Day Publishing
  • De Krijger
  • Earthbound Publications
  • Editions Charles Hérissey
  • Emperor's Press
  • Formac
  • Front Street Press
  • Frontline Books
  • Grub Street Cookery
  • Grub Street Publishing
  • Heimdal
  • Helion & Company
  • Histoire & Collections
  • Historical Archive Press
  • Historical Indexes
  • Ian Allan Publishing
  • Indo Editions
  • Ironclad Publishing
  • CondéNast / Johansens
  • Lancer International
  • Leandoer & Ekholm
  • Lorimer
  • Military Illustrated
  • Newbury Books
  • Orep
  • Pen and Sword Books
  • Philedition
  • Putnam Aeronautical
  • Remember When
  • Riebel-Roque
  • RZM Publishing
  • Savas Beatie
  • Seaforth Publishing
  • Taj Books
  • Travel Publishing
  • Vanwell Publishing
  • Wargames Foundry

The most recent publisher to join Casemate’s distribution operation is new UK history publisher, Amberley Publishing. [4][5]

Casemate Publications

Casemate has published the following books on various aspects of military history since 2001:

  • Afghanistan: The Bear Trap – The Defeat Of A Superpower (2001) ISBN 9780971170926
    By Mohammed Yousaf & Mark Adkin, covering the Russo-Afghan War.
  • Through Hell For Hitler (2001) ISBN 9780971170919
    By Henry Metelmann, a memoir of a German soldier’s experiences in a Panzer Division during World War II.
  • Decision At St Vith (2002) ISBN 9780971170988
    By Charles Whiting, on the battle at St Vith during the Ardennes campaign in World War II.
  • Berlin Dance Of Death (2002) ISBN 9780971170940
    By Helmut Altner and Tony Letissier, covering the last days of the German defence in Berlin, at the end of World War II
  • Falklands Military Machine (2002) ISBN 9780971170995
    By Derek Oakley, detailing the British response to the Argentinean invasion of the Falkland Islands in 1982.
  • Other Battle Of The Bulge: Operation Northwind (2002) ISBN 9780971170971
    By Charles Whiting, on World War II German operation, Northwind.
  • Sons of The Reich: The History Of II Panzer Corps (2002) ISBN 9780971170933
    By Michael Reynolds, on the actions of II Panzer Corps during World War II.
  • Nazi Millionaires: The Allied Search For Hidden SS Gold (2002) ISBN 9780971170964
    By Kenneth Alford and Theodore P. Savas, covering World War II German Waffen-SS soldiers retreating with stolen goods at the end of the war.
  • Ghosts of the ETO: American Tactical Deception Units In The European Theater, 1944–1945 (2002) ISBN 9780971170957
    By Jonathan Gawne, on the operations undertook by US 23rd Special Troops in World War II.
  • Patton's Last Battle (2002) ISBN 9781932033038
    By Charles Whiting, on the last year of General George Patton’s life.
  • D-Day With The Screaming Eagles (2002) ISBN 9781932033021
    By George Koskimaki, on airborne actions of D-Day, 6 June 1944.
  • SS Wiking: The History Of The 5th SS Division 1941–1945 (2002) ISBN 9781932033045
    By Rupert Butler on German 5th SS Division, during World War II.
  • Battle Of The Bulge 1944: Hitler's Last Hope (2002) ISBN 9781932033007
    By Robin Cross, on the Ardennes Offensive, 1944.
  • A Mighty Fortress: Lead Bomber Over Europe (2002) ISBN 9781932033014

By Chuck Alling, on the captain and crew of a lead bomber in the 8th Airforce, 1945.

  • Bounce The Rhine (2002) ISBN 9781932033076
    By Charles Whiting, on the Allied attempts to cross the Rhine during World War II.
  • Battered Bastards Of Bastogne (2003) ISBN 9781932033069
    By George Koskimaki, covering first-hand accounts of soldiers at Bastogne during World War II.
  • Hell's Highway: Chronicle Of The 101st Airborne Division In The Holland Campaign, September– November 1944 (2003) ISBN 9781932033052
    By George Koskimaki, covers the actions of the 101st Airborne Division, 1944.
  • SS Hitlerjugend: The History Of The 12th SS Division 1943–1945 (2003) ISBN 9781932033083
    By Michael Jones, on the history of the German 12th SS Division, 1943–45.
  • German Armored Warfare: The Unpublished Photographs 1939–1945 (2003) ISBN 9781932033083
    By Ian Baxter, an archive of photographs of German armour 1939–45.
  • Filthy Thirteen: From The Dustbowl To Hitler's Eagle’s Nest - The True Story of the 101st Airborne's Most Legendary Squad Of Combat Paratroopers (2003) ISBN 9781932033120
    By Richard Killblane & Jake McNiece
  • Tank Warfare (2003) ISBN 9781932033106
    By Tim Ripley, a history of tank warfare.
  • Trench Warfare (2003) ISBN 9781932033113
    By Stephen Bull, a history of trench warfare during World War I.
  • Marine Corps Tank Battles in Korea (2003) ISBN 9781932033137
    By Oscar E. Gilbert, on tank crewman’s experiences in the Korean War.
  • Paths Of Death And Glory: The Last Days Of The Third Reich, January–May 1945 (2003) ISBN 9781932033168
    By Charles Whiting, on the end of World War II.
  • Eagles And Bulldogs In Normandy 1944: The American 29th Division From Omaha To St. Lô, The British 3rd Division from Sword to Caen (2003) ISBN 9781932033175
    By Michael Reynolds on two infantry divisions from World War II.
  • Fortress Ploesti: The Campaign To Destroy Hitler's Oil Supply (2003) ISBN 9781932033182
    By Jay A Stout, on the bombing effort by the US to destroy German oil refineries in Ploesti, Romania.
  • Prodigals: A Vietnam Story (2003) ISBN 9781932033199
    By Richard Taylor, a memoir of a US soldier in the Vietnam War.
  • Okinawa: April–June 1945 (2003) ISBN 9781932033229
    By Dr. T. M. Huber on the last pacific campaign in World War II.
  • Barbarossa: The First Seven Days – Nazi Germany's 1941 Invasion Of The Soviet Union (2004) ISBN 9781932033236
    By Will Fowler on German operation, Barbarossa, 22 June 1941.
  • Gestapo: A History Of Hitler's Secret Police (2004) ISBN 9781932033243
    By Rupert Butler
  • First Battle: Operation Starlite And The Beginning Of The Blood Debt In Vietnam (2004) ISBN 9781932033274
    By Otto Lehrack on the first battle of the Vietnam War, 1965.
  • Wars Of The Bushes: A Father And Son As Military Leaders (2004) ISBN 9781932033328
    By Stephen Tanner on the military tactics of both Bush US presidents.
  • Unless Victory Comes: Combat With A Machine Gunner in Patton's Third Army (2004) ISBN 9781932033304
    By Gene Garrison with Patrick Gilbert, a memoir of a US soldier in World War II.
  • The M16 (2004) ISBN 9781932033250
    By Jean Huon, a history of the M16 gun.
  • Little Big Horn: Lakota High Noon (2004) ISBN 9781932033359
    By Michael Hughes
  • Little Big Horn: Custer And The 7th Cavalry (2004) ISBN 9781932033342
    By Michael Hughes
  • Horseshoe Bend: The Breaking Of The Red Sticks (2004) 9781932033366
    By John Alden Reid
  • Fort Fisher: The South's Last Bastion (2004) ISBN 9781932033373
    By David Page
  • Tank Killers: A History Of America's World War II Tank Destroyer Force (2005) ISBN 9781932033267
    By Harry Yeide
  • Iran's Nuclear Option: Tehran's Quest For The Atom Bomb (2005) ISBN 9781932033335
    By Al J. Venter, on the Iran nuclear threat.
  • Descending From The Clouds: A Memoir Of Combat In The 505 Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Division (2005) ISBN 9781932033311
    By Spencer Wurst
  • U-Boat War: Doenitz And The Evolution Of The German Submarine Service 1935–1945 (2005) ISBN 9781932033434
    By David Westwood on the U-Boat Section of the German Navy during World War II.
  • Hitler's Alpine Retreat (2005) ISBN 9781932033458
    By James Wilson on the activities of Hitler’s southern headquarters during World War II.
  • Berlin Dance Of Death (2005) ISBN 9781932033441
    By Helmut Altner, on Germany’s last days of World War II.
  • Nam Sense: Surviving Vietnam With The 101st Airborne Division (2005) ISBN 9781932033403
    By Arthur Wiknik Jr, a memoir of a US soldier in the Vietnam War.
  • You Can't Get Much Closer Than This: Combat With Company H, 317th Infantry Regiment, 80th Division (2005) ISBN 9781932033281
    By A.Z. Adkins, Jr. And Andrew Z. Adkins, III on a regiment’s operations in France 1944–45.
  • Tank Rider: Into The Reich With The Red Army (2005) ISBN 978193203348-9
    By Evgeni Bessnov, memoirs of a Russian officer on the Eastern Front.
  • New Wars Of The West: Anglo American Voices On The War On Terror (2006) ISBN 9781932033472
    By Paul Moorcraft et al (Eds) a critique of the aftermath of the terrorist attack 9/11, 2001.
  • Men Of Steel: 1st SS Panzer Corps 1944–45 (2006) ISBN 9781932033519
    By Michael Reynolds on the origins, formation and early history of I SS Panzer Corps.
  • War Dog: Fighting Other People's Wars – The Modern Mercenary In Combat (2006) ISBN 9781932033090
    By Al J. Venter, covering the modern mercenary.
  • Swiss And The Nazis: How The Alpine Republic Survived In The Shadow Of The Third Reich (2006) ISBN 9781932033427
    By Stephen Halbrook on the Swiss involvement in World War II.
  • Gray Wolf In The Atlantic: U68 In Combat Off The American Coast (2006) ISBN 9781932033410
    By Jacques Alaluquetas, covering a mission by U-Boat U68 during World War II.
  • Cheating Death: The Story Of Concealable Body Armor (2006) ISBN 9781932033571
    By Al J. Venter, on policemen and their work in the US.
  • A Leader Born: The Life Of Admiral John Sidney McCain, Pacific Carrier Commander (2006) ISBN 9781932033502
    By Alton Keith Gilbert
  • Jump: Into The Valley Of The Shadow – The War Memories Of Dwayne Burns Communications Sergeant, 508th P.I.R. (2006) 9781932033496
    By Dwayne Burns, a memoir of a US paratrooper in World War II.
  • Finding Your Father's War: A Practical Guide To Researching And Understanding Service In The World War II US Army (2006) ISBN 9781932033144
    By Jonathan Gawne, on the techniques for researching information on a war career of a soldier.
  • At Leningrad’s Gates: The Combat Memoirs Of A Soldier With Army Group North (2006) ISBN 9781932033557
    By William Lubbeck, and David B. Hurt
  • Lucky Thirteen: D-Days In The Pacific With The U.S. Coast Guard In World War II (2007) ISBN 9781932033533
    By Ken Wiley, covering coastguard actions in World War II.
  • Days Of Valor: An Inside Account Of The Bloodiest Six Months Of The Vietnam War (2007) ISBN 9781932033526
    By Robert L. Tonsetic, covering the Tet Offensive, 1968.
  • Intifada: Palestine And Israel - The Long Day Of Rage (2007) ISBN 9781932033632
    By David Pratt, examining the conflict between Palestine and Israel.
  • Allied Liberation Vehicles (2007) ISBN 9781932033762
    By Francois Bertin, a visual guide to vehicles used by the Allies in World War II.
  • D-Day Normandy: Weapons, Uniforms, Military Equipment (2007) ISBN 9781932033779
    By Francois Bertin, a photo history of the troops and their uniforms and equipment at D-Day, 1944.
  • Surrounded By Heroes: Six Campaigns With Divisional Headquarters, 82d Airborne, 1942–1945 (2007) ISBN 9781932033588
    By Leonard Lebenson, covering the actions of the 82nd Airborne through the eyes of a typist and draftsman in service with them.
  • First Jihad: Khartoum, And The Dawn Of Militant Islam (2007) ISBN 9781932033540
    By Daniel Allen Butler, detailing Mahdi’s Arab revolt in 19th-century Sudan.
  • Sand Sun And Hired Guns: 60 Days In Karbala (2007) ISBN 9781932033717
    Detailing a ex-soldier who became a mercenary.
  • War On Truth: Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About The Invasion Of Iraq But Your Government Wouldn't Tell You (2007) ISBN 9781932033625
    By Neil Mackay
  • Napoleonic Uniforms: 2 Volume Boxed Set (2007) ISBN 9781932033755
    By John R. Elting, a visual record of illustrator Herbert Knötel.
  • Stalingrad: How The Red Army Survived The German Onslaught (2007) ISBN 9781932033724
    By Michael K Jones, covering the World War II battle of Stalingrad, 1942.
  • War On Two Fronts: An Infantry Commander's War In Iraq and The Pentagon (2007) ISBN 9781932033816
    By Col. Christopher Hughes covering the handling of the conflict in Iraq following 9/11 in 2001.
  • Escape From Auschwitz (2007) ISBN 9781932033830
    By Andrej Pogozhev, covering the experiences and escape by a Red Army officer from Auschwitz.
  • LBJ’s Hired Gun: A Marine Corps Helicopter Gunner and The War In Vietnam (2007) ISBN 9781932033656
    By John J. Gebhart, a memoir of a US helicopter gunner in the Vietnam War.
  • Marine Corps Tank Battles In Vietnam (2008) ISBN 9781932033663
    By Oscar Gilbert, covering the American tank crewman experience in the Vietnam War.
  • Through Blue Skies To Hell: America's "Bloody 100th" In The Air War Over Germany (2008) ISBN 9781932033670
    By Edward M. Sion, detailing the principles of strategic bombing and how these tactics were used by America during World War II.
  • War Dog: Fighting Other People's Wars -The Modern Mercenary In Combat (2008) ISBN 9781932033908
    By Al J. Venter, covering the mercenary experience in Africa during the 1980s and 1990s.
  • Day Of The Panzer: A Story Of American Heroism And Sacrifice In Southern France (2008) ISBN 9781932033700
    By Jeff Danby, covering an action between US and German forces in Southern France, 1944, during World War II.
  • Jungvolk: The Story Of A Boy Defending Hitler's Reich (2008) ISBN 9781932033878
    By Wilhelm R. Gehlen and Don A. Gregory, a wartime memoir of a German Hitler Youth member from World War II.
  • A Magnificent Disaster: The Failure Of The Market Garden, The Arnhem Operation, September 1944 (2008) ISBN 9781932033854
    By David Bennett, covering the World War II battle of Arnhem and Operation Market Garden in 1944.
  • The Defeat Of Rome In The East: Crassus, The Parthians, And The Disastrous Battle Of Carrhae, 53 BC (2008) ISBN 9781932033892
    By Gareth C. Sampson, covering Roman general Crassus’ invasion of the Parthian Empire in 53 BC.
  • Kamikazes, Corsairs, & Picket Ships: Okinawa 1945 (2008) ISBN 9781932033861
    By Robin L. Rielly, covering the last battle of the Pacific campaign during World War II.
  • The Korsun Pocket: The Encirclement and Breakout of a German Army In The East, 1944 (2008) ISBN 9781932033885
    By Niklas Zetterling & Anders Frankson, covering a battle between German and Russian forces at Cherkassy, 1944 during World War II.
  • Save The Last Bullet For Yourself: A Soldier Of Fortune In The Balkans And Somalia (2008) ISBN 9781932033953
    By Rob Krott, a memoir of his time as a mercenary in the Balkans and Somalia in the 1990s.
  • Deutsche Soldaten: The Uniforms, Equipment And Personal Effects of the German Soldier 1935–1945 (2008) ISBN 9781932033960
    By Augustin Sainz, a visual record of a German soldier’s life during wartime, 1939–1945.
  • A Foot Soldier For Patton: The Story Of A "Red Diamond" Infantryman With The U.S. Third Army (2008) ISBN 9781932033915
    By Michael Bilder with James G. Bilder, a memoir of a US infantryman with General George Patton’s army in World War II.
  • Tanker War: America’s First Conflict With Iran, 1987–88 (2008) ISBN 9781932033847
    By Lee Allen Zatarain, covering the oil tanker conflict between America and Iran at the end of the Iran-Iraq War in 1987.


Creation of Casemate UK

In July 2007, Mark Wray, in association with David Farnsworth and Casemate Publishers and Book Distributors LLC of Pennsylvania, completed a management buyout of the Greenhill Books/Chatham Publishing distribution operation and sales team from Lionel Leventhal Ltd and set up a new company, Casemate UK Ltd.[6][7] As a result, Casemate UK became responsible for the sales, marketing and distribution of a number of military history and art book publishers.

Casemate UK’s distribution clients are:

  • AFV Modeller
  • Amber Books
  • Brookhurst Press
  • Casemate
  • Chatham Publishing
  • Chivalry Bookshelf
  • Ch. Links
  • Compendium
  • Concord Publications
  • Countrysport
  • D-Day Publishing
  • Emperor’s Press
  • Enigma Books
  • Greenhill Books
  • Helion & Company
  • Lancer International
  • Leandoer & Ekholm
  • Medals of America
  • National Maritime Museum
  • Naval Institute Press
  • Orep
  • Paladin Press
  • Paul Holberton Publishing
  • Philedition
  • Presidio Press
  • Quiron
  • RZM
  • Savas Beatie
  • Scoval Publishing
  • Stevens International

Additionally, Casemate UK provides sales representation (but not distribution) for Amberley Publishing, Frontline Books, Lund Humphries Publishers, National Portrait Gallery, and Seaforth Publishing.

Brands and imprints

In January 2009, Casemate Publishers launched brand Casemate Athena[8] their new distribution initiative targeted at ‘the sophisticated reader’. The books distributed under the Casemate Athena brand cover enthusiasms, including travel, cooking, reference, nostalgia, heritage, sports and gardening. Casemate Publishers also launched a new imprint, Newbury Books, in 2009. The Substainable Rose Garden: Exploring 21st Century Environmental Rose Gardening and Hennessey On Roses, Plus: With the 1949–50 Hennessey Nursery Catalogue were the first two books published under the Newbury Books imprint.

Notes

  1. ^ Casemate Publishers, 2008. About Casemate
  2. ^ Perseus Books Group website
  3. ^ Da Capo website
  4. ^ "Casemate Becomes Amberley Publishing's U.S and UK Distributor", PR Zoom, 13 October, 2008.
  5. ^ "Sutton to grow Amberley in 2009", The Bookseller, 17 December, 2008.
  6. ^ "Military publisher makes advances", The Bookseller, 24 October, 2007.
  7. ^ "Casemate adds U.K. division", Publisher's Weekly, 8 October, 2007.
  8. ^ "News from Casemate-Athena", Dane of War, 26 January, 2009.
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