Hammer s slammers series

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. Download the hammer s slammers audiobook series and listen anywhere, anytime on your iphone, android or windows device. Complete hammers slammers books by david drake learn about the. The complete hammers slammers, volume 2 by david drake. 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. Artillery, tanks, infantry, shells from the sky, etc. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the complete hammer s slammers. Hammer s slammers books and wargaming has 434 members. 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. 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. Hammers slammers audiobooks listen to the full series. I like the pickups, but the wiring, kobs and tuners suck. Series was designed to cover groups of books generally understood as such see wikipedia.

Even the hiss of the main laser turret would seem quiet to an ancient tank commander. The hammers slammers series of military sf stories and novels focus on a mercenary armored regiment in the 30th century. The hovertank is amazingly silent for its fusion powered bulk. 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. 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.

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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, an american science fiction and fantasy writer, is one of the major authors of the military science fiction genre. 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. Volume 1 hammers slammers volumes kindle edition by drake, david. 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.

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. This omnitrade paperback volume collects the first four novles in the series. I like the guitar and immediately switched it to a set of alnico 2 pro pickups and it sounds great. Hamer xt series california 2 electric guitar excellent condition wsoft case. Welcome to the dedicated hammer s slammers section of our website. Complete hammers slammers books by david drake from simon.

Buy a cheap copy of the complete hammer s slammers. 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. A group dedicated to discussion about david drake s fantastic military scifi series, and. Cross the stars hammers slammers series by david drake. Be the first to ask a question about hammers slammers. Here are two actionpacked novels from david drakes hammers slammers series, which set the standard for military science fiction. Hammer slammer series electric guitars harmony central. Slammers blowers including dazzle pattern combat car. Soon the enemy will know that colonel alois hammer s slammers have landed. 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. The hammers slammers series of military sf stories and novels focus on a mercenary armored regiment in the 30 th century.

The slammers are neither cartoon heroes nor propaganda villains. At any price, counting the cost, rolling hot, and the warriorall have been out of. The map represents various battlefield and terrain the. Hammers slammers is a military scifi book series that is part of the hammerverse catalogue. Pictures of slammers universe vehicles and figures. I based the fiction on my experience in 1970 with the 11th armored cavalry regiment in vietnam and cambodia. Volume 3 david drake view series this three volume set presents for the first time the genredefining slammers series in a uniform hardcover set. Hammer s slammers volumes 3 book series kindle edition from book 1. Set in the future, the series is about a regiment of merc tanks that the series is named for. 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. A unique slammers story introduction by david drake character continue reading.

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. Get the audible audio editions of the hammer s slammers series from the. With a veteran s eye for the harsh and gritty details of war, david drake depicts a. I picked up a used gamer slammer series korean made sunburst guitar used for 300. I based the fiction on my experience in 1970 with the 11 th armored cavalry regiment in vietnam and cambodia hammers slammers ace1979 cross the stars connected to hammer series tor1984 at any price baen1985 counting the cost. Unfollow slammer hamer guitar to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.

A board game based on the classic novel by dave drake. Brigade models is now the home of the official slammers models in both. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. I have a centaura slammer series like the one c1 is describing. Hammers slammer don slade is coming home to the more. More information about hammer s slammers by david drake. 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. Volume 1 hammer s slammers volumes kindle edition by drake, david.

But even though the natives offworld weapons are no match for the slammers their ability to teleport. This is the first in a new compilation of the hammers slammers series. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. 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. Rattlecan painting fast and dirty with spray cans and the apex dragoons. The complete hammer s slammers the third of three volumes collecting the complete bestselling series that rocketed david drake to military science fiction stardom. Hammerverse or the slammerverse, slammers universe, hammer universe is a setting for a series of military science fiction short stories and novels by author. At any price, counting the cost, rolling hot, and the warriorall have been out of print and unavailable for several years. 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. The archtop is based on the hamer studio body, the third classic hamer design introduced in 1977. It follows the career of a future mercenary tank regiment called hammer s slammers after their leader, colonel alois hammer. Alois hammer s indomitable slammers are called in to support human colonists against a native uprising in this novellength adventure. 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.

Rather than invest in their own expensive armed forces. 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. 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 slammers are a futuristic mercenary group under the command of colonel. 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. Volume 2 by david drake available from rakuten kobo. Here are two actionpacked novels from david drakes hammer s slammers series, which set the standard for military science fiction.

Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. I love science fiction and i was fortunate to read my first hammers slammers book during my. Hammers slammers books and wargaming public group facebook. Each volume will also include a slammers story not collected in previous slammer s books. I cannot find any information as to what this guitar sold for new and i am hoping i didnt. Use the links below to see many unpublished shots of vehicles and figures, most built and painted and all photographed by john treadaway. Hammers slammers volumes 3 book series kindle edition. Published by ace books in 1979, the series has been repackaged and modified over the last three decades. 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. Hammer s slammers is a 1979 collection of military science fiction short stories by author david drake. 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. The series follows the career of a future mercenary tank regiment called hammer s slammers, after their leader, colonel alois hammer.

A good rule of thumb is that series have a conventional name and are intentional creations, on the part of the author or publisher. The complete hammers slammers series from start to finish, including tales i had not heard of before. Anders legion get four new support vehicles to complete their toe. Book 1 of 3 in the hammers slammers combo volumes series. I based the fiction on my experience in 1970 with the 11 th armored cavalry regiment in vietnam and cambodia. I love science fiction and i was fortunate to read my first hammers slammers book during my second tour in iraq and it. If you create a free account and sign in, you will be able to customize what is displayed. Brigade models is now the home of the official slammers models in both 6mm and 15mm scales, complementing the hammer s slammers. The novel is split into a series of short stories which follow various characters and their interactions with the hammers slammers regiment. The hammers slammers series of stories by vietnam veteran david. 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 hammers slammers fiction. 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. 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.

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 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. It was written in english by david drake with paul alexander as the cover artist. This omnitrade paperback volume collects the first four novels in the series. A group dedicated to discussion about david drakes fantastic military scifi series, and. 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. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the complete hammer s slammers.