Hammer s slammers series

Alois hammers indomitable slammers are called in to support human colonists against a native uprising in this novellength adventure. The novel is split into a series of short stories which follow various characters and their interactions with the hammers slammers regiment. At any price, counting the cost, rolling hot, and the warriorall have been out of print and unavailable for several years. I love science fiction and i was fortunate to read my first hammers slammers book during my. The hammers slammers series is one of david drakes best known works. Anders legion get four new support vehicles to complete their toe. 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. Cross the stars hammers slammers series by david drake. 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. The complete hammer s slammers, volume 2 the second of three volumes collecting the complete bestselling series that rocketed david drake to military science fiction stardom. David drake the sharp end hammers slammers series audiobook. At any price, counting the cost, rolling hot, and the warriorall have been out of. Series was designed to cover groups of books generally understood as such see wikipedia.

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. Upgraded with a solid maple top on mahogany body, the tone is beefy yet focused and a transparent black on figured maple veneer results in a visually inspiring instrument. Volume 1 hammer s slammers volumes kindle edition by drake, david. 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 his time in the 11th armored cavalry during the vietnam war. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the complete hammer s slammers. 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 s books, play cards, a painting guide by kevin. Hamer xt series california 2 electric guitar excellent condition wsoft case. Volume 1 hammers slammers volumes kindle edition by drake, david. First book of the series was published in 1979, with the same name as the entire series, and is a collection of short stories following the missions of a mercenary armored tank regiment in a fictional war in the 30th century, and their captain colonel alois hammer. 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.

I love science fiction and i was fortunate to read my first hammers slammers book during my second tour in iraq and it. A group dedicated to discussion about david drakes fantastic military scifi series, and. Slammers blowers including dazzle pattern combat car. This is the first in a new compilation of the hammers slammers series. Hammers slammers is a series of military science fiction stories and novels by american author david drake. With a veterans eye for the harsh and gritty details of war, david drake depicts a futuristic analog of tank combat in his hammer s slammers fiction. The hammers slammers series of military sf stories and novels focus on a mercenary armored regiment in the 30 th century. 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. The hammers slammers series of stories by vietnam veteran david. Soon the enemy will know that colonel alois hammer s slammers have landed. Id heard about hammer s slammers for some time and wanted to pick a book in the series up and read it, so i chose this one, which is i think the first one. This omnitrade paperback volume collects the two fulllength novels, the sharp end and paying the piper, plus the darkness, a novelette which has not appeared in previous slammers books. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the complete hammers slammers. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the complete hammer s slammers.

With a veterans eye for the harsh and gritty details of war, david drake depicts a futuristic analog of tank combat in his hammers slammers fiction. Use the links below to see many unpublished shots of vehicles and figures, most built and painted and all photographed by john treadaway. Hammer s slammers volumes 3 book series kindle edition from book 1. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Book 1 of 3 in the hammers slammers combo volumes series. More information about hammer s slammers by david drake. I picked up a used gamer slammer series korean made sunburst guitar used for 300. I like the pickups, but the wiring, kobs and tuners suck.

Volume 2 by david drake available from rakuten kobo. Hammers slammers books and wargaming public group facebook. Hammer s slammers books and wargaming has 434 members. Rather than invest in their own expensive armed forces. It follows the career of a future mercenary tank regiment called hammer s slammers, after their leader, colonel alois hammer. Unfollow slammer hamer guitar to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. This omnitrade paperback volume collects the first four novels in the series. Hammers slammers is a military scifi book series that is part of the hammerverse catalogue. A good rule of thumb is that series have a conventional name and are intentional creations, on the part of the author or publisher. Set in the future, the series is about a regiment of merc tanks that the series is named for.

If you create a free account and sign in, you will be able to customize what is displayed. The complete hammer s slammers the third of three volumes collecting the complete bestselling series that rocketed david drake to military science fiction stardom. Brigade models is now the home of the official slammers models in both 6mm and 15mm scales, complementing the hammer s slammers. Get the audible audio editions of the hammer s slammers series from the. The hammer s slammers series of novels by david drake ranks among the best combat sf ever written not, perhaps, in terms of literary merit but certainly in action and realism. I based the fiction on my experience in 1970 with the 11th armored cavalry regiment in vietnam and cambodia. I cannot find any information as to what this guitar sold for new and i am hoping i didnt. The complete hammers slammers, volume 2 by david drake. The complete hammers slammers series from start to finish, including tales i had not heard of before.

Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Published by ace books in 1979, the series has been repackaged and modified over the last three decades. Includes both the creation of the slammers as an independent force, and the end of its independent existence when colonel hammer becomes the ruler of his native world. Each volume will also include a slammers story not collected in previous slammer s books. Here are two actionpacked novels from david drakes hammers slammers series, which set the standard for military science fiction. Hammer s slammers a series of short stories describing the core characters of the slammers and the beginning and end of the tank regiment at any price another collection of short stories. The titular story describes the slammers fighting an unconventional war with aliens who can teleport. Hammer s slammers based on the novels and short stories of david drake, hammers slammers is a brand new setting for the traveller roleplay. 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. Even the hiss of the main laser turret would seem quiet to an ancient tank commander.

The series follows the career of a future mercenary tank regiment called hammer s slammers, after their leader, colonel alois hammer. With a veteran s eye for the harsh and gritty details of war, david drake depicts a. His books include the genredefining and bestselling hammers slammers series, as well as the nationally bestselling rcn series and his classic novel redliners, which he calls possibly the best thing ive written. This omnitrade paperback volume collects the first four novles in the series. The slammers are a futuristic mercenary group under the command of colonel. Hammers slammers volumes 3 book series kindle edition.

Complete hammers slammers books by david drake from simon. The map represents various battlefield and terrain the. The hammer s slammers series of stories by vietnam veteran david drakefollow the experiences of a mercenary armoured regiment in a future where mankind has rapidly expanded across the galaxy, colonising and exploiting the resources of many planets and inevitably fighting over them. David drake, an american science fiction and fantasy writer, is one of the major authors of the military science fiction genre. It follows the career of a future mercenary tank regiment called hammer s slammers after their leader, colonel alois hammer. The machete aa vehicles are based on the chassis of the rapier heavy tank and come in.

A group dedicated to discussion about david drake s fantastic military scifi series, and. I like the guitar and immediately switched it to a set of alnico 2 pro pickups and it sounds great. Its set up for 9s and i play 10s so i am curious to see how the guitar both sounds and reacts to a higher string gauge. Sep 27, 2018 david drake the sharp end hammers slammers series. I started reading it and called my brother to say that he ought to email the publisher of baen books to put out a hardback version of these stories.

Alois hammer s indomitable slammers are called in to support human colonists against a native uprising in this novellength adventure. It was written in english by david drake with paul alexander as the cover artist. My music teacher at school bought a hammer slammer series guitar at a pawn shop a while back and i know absolutely nothing about a hammer guitar it looks old but im not sure the year. But even though the natives offworld weapons are no match for the slammers their ability to teleport. I have a centaura slammer series like the one c1 is describing. Here are two actionpacked novels from david drakes hammer s slammers series, which set the standard for military science fiction.

Drakes gritty, actionfilled portrayals of future ground combat are essential reading for sf miniatures gamers, alongside other classics such as heinleins starship troopers and laumers bolo series. 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. The archtop is based on the hamer studio body, the third classic hamer design introduced in 1977. The hammers slammers series of military sf stories and novels focus on a mercenary armored regiment in the 30th century. A unique slammers story introduction by david drake character continue reading. The hovertank is amazingly silent for its fusion powered bulk. Welcome to the dedicated hammer s slammers section of our website. 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. Brigade models is now the home of the official slammers models in both. 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.

Hammerverse or the slammerverse, slammers universe, hammer universe is a setting for a series of military science fiction short stories and novels by author. Hammers slammers audiobooks listen to the full series. A board game based on the classic novel by dave drake. The slammers are neither cartoon heroes nor propaganda villains. 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 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. Complete hammers slammers books by david drake learn about the.

I based the fiction on my experience in 1970 with the 11 th armored cavalry regiment in vietnam and cambodia. Artillery, tanks, infantry, shells from the sky, etc. Hammer s slammers i had forgotten how much i enjoyed david drake s hammer s slammers until my wife picked up a copy for me in an antique shop. 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. When a planetary government faces threats from guerillas, insurgents or terrorists, the men they hire are hammer s slammers known throughout the galaxy for their cold, ruthless ferocity, their ability to defeat overwhelming forces, and their willingness to go up against impossible odds. Rattlecan painting fast and dirty with spray cans and the apex dragoons. The cruciblerulebook by john treadaway and john lambshead the hammer s slammers series of stories by vietnam veteran david drakefollow the. Be the first to ask a question about hammers slammers. Download the hammer s slammers audiobook series and listen anywhere, anytime on your iphone, android or windows device. 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. Hammers slammers handbooks in 2010 pireme publishing launched the definitive guide to wargaming the characters and actions in david drakes hammers slammers books.

Volume 3 david drake view series this three volume set presents for the first time the genredefining slammers series in a uniform hardcover set. Hammers slammer don slade is coming home to the more. Hammer s slammers is a 1979 collection of military science fiction short stories by author david drake. Buy a cheap copy of the complete hammer s slammers. Pictures of slammers universe vehicles and figures. Hammer slammer series electric guitars harmony central.